VOL. 113 - NO. 33 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AUGUST 14, 2009 $.30 A COPY Maverick Square Renaissance Party, When in the Course of Human Events Now thru August 16 by Justin Williams Many historians agree, divide it among the many, have finally triggered a the United States of Ameri- distributing to every one ex- states right revolt. Thirty- can was founded with feder- actly the functions he is seven states have proposed alism at its core. This meant competent to.” a resolution to exert their that each state would have Federalism, through the state as sovereign. And more it’s own jurisdiction to gov- competition between states are expected to follow. ern its citizens on all ac- for taxpayers, gave citizens The Governor of Texas, counts that were not granted of the United States another Rick Perry (R), has been one to the federal government or mechanism to check their of the staunchest supporters banned to the states. governments — and that of reinstitutionalizing state A “state” is defined by was with their feet. But, like rights ever since legislation Merriam-Webster as “a po- other well-intended pro- was proposed by the federal litically organized body of grams, it didn’t take long for government to socialize people usually occupying a the federal government to health care. He stated, “that definite territory; especially: encroach upon this vital our federal government has one that is sovereign” [em- principle. become oppressive in its phasis theirs]. But it is clear One example of this is the size, its intrusion into the that the states that were legislation called the lives of our citizens, and its once near-independent bod- No Child Left Behind Act, interference with the af- ies are now nowhere near which brought blankets of fairs of our state...” and sug- sovereign. red tape into a sector of gested the possibility of se- (Photo by www.eastboston.com) And increasingly, as the government that had cession. the Obama Administration, historically been reserved In short, the current The new Maverick MBTA ers back to historic Maver- turns the screws on states for the states. And the Inter- growth of government under Blue Line station house ick Square — to dine, shop, rights, the sovereign citi- state Commerce Act has the past two administrations opened Sunday, August 9, and be entertained! zens are fighting back. imposed myriad restriction has put the states in a situ- 2009, returning the square The Maverick Square Re- They understand, as did upon the individual states ation where they must back to pedestrians. Local naissance Party is a celebra- the founders, that the cen- tying funding to meeting threaten to leave the union businesses, East Boston tion of the ingenuity and tralization of power was a bad dictates. — all because the federalism Chamber of Commerce, East resiliency of local small busi- idea. As Thomas Jefferson But, millions of Americans ideal has been forgotten. Boston Main Streets, and ness owners, and the mod- put it “The way to have good now decided that enough is While the founders argued Boston City Councilor Sal ernization of one of Boston’s and safe government, is not enough, and Obama’s health LaMattina wish to take this most storied neighborhood to trust it all to one, but to care and economic “reforms” (Continued on Page 15) opportunity to welcome resi- dents, visitors, and commut- (Continued on Page 15) Mayor’s Column News Briefs by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston A tough economy combined with a ents and children to enjoy biking in a by Sal Giarratani healthy dose of rainy weather this sum- relaxed atmosphere with music and free mer left many children and families in food. In all of our efforts to make Boston Boston searching for fun, inexpensive, a more bike-friendly city, the R.O.C.K., Cutting Back the Sales Tax and creative ways to pass the time. Roll and Rides have been a great chance The Center for Small Government filed a While thousands of tourists flock here for kids to receive important cycling tips number of ballot initiatives at the Attorney every summer, those of us that live in and to learn about bike safety and main- General’s Office. One of this group’s ideas is to the city sometimes forget about all of the tenance. We’re even able to offer free roll back the sales tax as low as 2.5 percent. great activities available right in our bike rentals so that people new to bik- Carla Howell, the number one Libertarian in own backyard. As we pass the halfway ing can participate. the Bay State says, “Big government, high taxes point of the summer, I want to share just While we’re always thinking of new, and out of control spending are driving people a few of the exciting programs and creative activities, our long-running and the private sector out of the Common- events that are keeping our kids safe programs are as popular as ever. As wealth of Massachusetts. The sales tax hike and entertained. BCYF’s Boston Neighborhood Basketball is just one more blow.” Last year Carla tried to Realizing that many family budgets League (BNBL) celebrates its 40th anni- repeal the state’s income tax but voters turned are tighter this year than in years versary, I’m looking forward to the up- that idea down. However, that was then and past, the Boston Centers for Youth & coming league championship games. this is now. Families (BCYF) has done a wonderful Some of the best young players in our job of offering free and fun entertainment city have competed all summer long to Making Toll Booths History for children of all ages through its make it to this stage, and I’d encourage Citizens Against Road Tolls has filed two ballot Recreational Opportunities for City you to check out the exciting champi- questions. Both would require the state to end Kids (R.O.C.K.S) initiative. In fact, over onship match-ups that will take place tolls on the MassPike, Tobin Bridge and the 40,000 youth from neighborhoods at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Boston Harbor tunnels by January 1, 2012. around the city participate in a wide Center on August 20th and 21st. Log onto www.closethetolls.org for further range of activities every week at our BNBL isn’t the only program celebrat- information. 46 community facilities. Throughout ing a milestone, though, as this year the summer, our centers offer terrific also marks the 35th anniversary of Great Bumper Sticker programming options – from arts to BCYF. We’re inviting everyone to join in Someone told me they saw a great bumper athletics — every day of the week. the birthday festivities by coming to one sticker the other day. It read: Deval Patrick: One of our newest programs, which of our special R.O.C.K. ‘N Splash Birth- The Best Governor New Hampshire Ever Had! expanded this year after launching last day Bashes. These weekly Wednesday summer, is the R.O.C.K., Roll and Ride. (Continued on Page 12) These family-friendly events allow par- (Continued on Page 14)
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Stirpe by Prof. Edmund Res Publica Turiello Nostra by David Trumbull A weekly column highlighting some of the more interesting aspects of our ancestry...our lineage...our roots. Feet Don’t Fail Me Now For Barack Obama, democracy appears to be a distraction. VESTA He really does seem to view himself as a Caesar. — Kathryn Jean Lopez, August 7, 2009, Vesta was the Roman god- first temple to Vesta was writing in “The Corner” the National Review’s blog. dess of the hearth, similar to built by Numa Pompilius, the the Greek goddess Hestia, successor to Romulus, and The Obama = Dictator around to attacking his real provision in the 1,000-page but she was worshipped by the first of the Sabine kings Julius Caesar equation has weaknesses. Likewise, if bill. In this Obama is more the Romans during ancient of Rome. He introduced the been out there for sometime, conservatives stick on a Cato the Younger than times independently of any worship of this goddess, and going back to before he theory of Obama-Caesarism Julius Caesar. Cato insisted connection with Greece. devoted to her a space of ascended to the Presidency. to the exclusion of the real on one — his own — par- The worship of Vesta goes ground just in front of his own It even predates Mr. Obama. threats of Obamaism, we ticular Grand Idea of the back to the time when it was dwelling house. It is also in- Opponents charged that lose, and along with us the Republic. The reality of the difficult but necessary to ob- teresting to note that at this President Lincoln was a Republic. Republic is his day bore little tain fire. Then, as well as time in history; about 700 tyrant destroying the Con- Caesar overthrew the resemblance to his Grand even now among some primi- B.C, the king was the high stitution to preserve the Roman Republic by offering, Idea and, compromise being tive tribes, they developed priest, and in this office he Union and overthrowing and delivering, to the popu- out of the question for him, the custom of always keep- was known as “Pontifex democracy in the name of lace security, justice, and in the end he lost both along ing a fire alive for the use of Maximus” or “Pontiff”. “The People.” Lincoln’s as- prosperity through his tyran- with his life when Caesar’s the community, and even to There were at least five sassin shouted “Sic, Sem- nical rule at a time when vision — more grounded in carry it to new settlements. successive temples here in per, Tyrannis” (ever thus to the legal institutions of the reality and with popular sup- This custom was preserved Rome that were built in tyrants) after firing that fa- Republic had been failing port — prevailed. in the religion of later honor of this goddess, and all tal shot in Ford’s Theater, a for decades to deliver those When Caesar threatened Greeks and Romans even adhered to the same style of line from a popular play basic needs. Obama is no to cross the Rubicon an- after more modern technolo- architecture. It was always a Brutus that celebrated the Caesar. The people do not other misguided opponent, gies had been developed. small circular edifice with a life of the tyrannicide of the support his Grand Idea of Pompey the Great, re- The sacred fire, the source domed roof that was sup- Ides of March. a government takeover of sponded that he had to but of all Roman life and power, ported on columns. This was The Reductio ad Hitlerum every aspect of healthcare. stamp his foot and up would was kept alive in a structure thought to typify the round logical fallacy in American And for all the problems rise an army to defeat known as the Temple of earth and the vaulted sky. political discourse is not with healthcare it is mani- Caesar. Later, overwhelmed Vesta, and it was constantly The interior contained a low only silly, it can — as in the festly not the case that the by Caesar’s forces and fac- tended by a group of virgin circular altar upon which case of Booth and Lincoln — Republic is irretrievably bro- ing defeat, one of Pompey’s priestesses that were known burned the perpetual fire. be deadly. But when a main- ken as was Rome in 44 B.C. supporters turned to the as the Vestals. They resided The maintenance of this fire stream publication such as or Weimar in A.D. 1932 — “The Great One” and in- near the temple in the Forum was the chief duty of the six National Review calls Presi- the times simply do not call quired whether it might be Romanum. The whole con- vestals. dent Obama another Gaius for a Caesar. time to start stamping. We cept goes back into antiquity Numa’s temple stood for Julius Caesar the compari- No, Obama’s tragic flaw is saw that foot-stamping re- where the Vestals repre- about three centuries until son is likely to stick. It’s that he is committed to cently in Obama’s petulant sented the daughters of the the Gauls burned Rome in funny how these things the Grand Idea, the holy reaction to the protesters at primitive tribal chief, and 390 B.C. It was soon rebuilt stick whether they truly grail of the left, socialized the town halls. they kept alive the State fire and the second edifice stood apply or not. President medicine. Grand Ideas are in their father’s hut. The for about fifty years. The third George W. Bush had flaws, like conspiracy theories and David Trumbull is the public worship of this goddess temple to Vesta stood until but lack of intelligence was cheap sweaters: pull at one chairman of the Boston Ward was maintained in the the great fire under Nero, and manifestly not one of them, string and the whole thing Three Republican Committee. temple of Vesta, but her pri- the fourth lasted for about and it was the left’s obses- unravels. That’s why we see Boston’s Ward Three includes vate worship was preserved one hundred years. The re- sion with an imagined lack the outsized reaction from the North End, West End, part in every domestic hearth. mains which now mark the of brain-power than let him Obama when participants of Beacon Hill, downtown, After she was recognized as consecrated site belong to the out-think them and kept in the town halls question waterfront, Chinatown, and a personal deity, it then be- last rebuilding by Septimius them from ever getting even the smallest individual part of the South End. came necessary to have her Severus and this work is attendants live in guarded contemporary with the great seclusion in a structure we arch of Septimius Severus at now call “The House of the the opposite end of the Fo- Vestal Virgins” or “Atrium rum. Vestae”. 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She was USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA charitable causes that she and the strength behind her POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the her husband Frank found husband Frank as his beloved POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 worthwhile. Frank and Jean’s wife for 49 years. She is the James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma hard work provided a very devoted mother of Attorney 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 fulfilling life for their family. Jeannine Privitera of Medford, Vol. 113 - No. 33 Friday, August 14, 2009 Jean was born in East Boston, Frank Privitera, Jr. Esq. and his Massachusetts and raised by wife Andrea of Woburn, Philip Italian immigrant parents. She Privitera, Esq. and his wife GUEST EDITORIAL attended Boston Public Schools and Toni-Ann of Arlington. Loving took various courses at Harvard’s Evening grandmother of Angelique, Anthony, KENNEDY’S REFORM BILL NEARS FRUITION Extension Program. Jean never forgot her humble Olivia, Vanessa, Payton and Presley. Sister of by Edward P. Shallow and modest beginnings which led her and Phillip Fiorino of Revere, Charles Fiorino of We are nearing the culmination of Ted Kennedy’s husband Francis D. “Frank” Privitera to always Randolph, Anthony Fiorino of East Boston, the dream to create an undefeatable Democrat party by share their good fortune with various non- late Joseph Fiorino, Vincenza “Vinnie” establishing a solid majority of parasites; the idea is profits, such as The Don Orione Home and Terranova and Josephine Cheffro. Also survived to create a constituency that would always be depen- Madonna Shrine in East Boston, The Sacred by many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces dent on government largesse; in other words a solid Heart Church in the North End, Project Triangle and grandnephews. voting block to ensure perpetual Democrat majorities in Malden, and the Society for the Prevention Visiting hours will be held on Friday, in the Congress of the United States. It all began with Kennedy’s 1965 Reform Bill. In an of Blindness in Massachusetts. As a team, Jean August 14 from 3pm to 8pm at the Dello Russo article I authored in June of 2006, I quoted an edito- and Frank developed a humanitarian program Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford. rial by Mortimer Zuckerman: “I remind America that that supported all these causes and many more Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to immigration has been out of control since 1965, when as a way to give back. She lived a very fortunate attend. Funeral Mass Saturday, August 15th, at Ted Kennedy introduced a “reform” bill that ended the life and she developed a passion for helping 9 a.m. St. Agnes Church, 30 Medford St., historical basis of the American melting pot”. It was a others. Arlington. Services will conclude with bill remarkable for the fact that every single one of Her involvement along with her husband’s entombment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. the assurances he and others gave proved wildly wrong earned them many prestigious awards such as For directions, and guest book log on to because the bill unleashed forces they did not fore- the “I Migliori” Pirandello Lyceum Award, the www.dellorusso.net. see. Indeed the ensuing Immigration Reform Act trig- Renaissance Lodge OSIA Legionnaire Award for gered an immigration explosion, involving millions Philanthropy, Don Orione Man and Woman Our deepest sympathy to the Privitera family more than any other period, plus millions of illegals. There was a gross miscalculation of the effect of basing of the Year, Girls Town of Italy Woman of the from the Post-Gazette, Pamela Donnaruma, entry on family reunification; the criterion of “imme- Year and the Scalabrini Heritage Award for Editor/Publisher. To my lifelong friend you will diate relatives” was lost in the daisy-chain effect of Humanitarianism from the Sacred Heart Church be forever missed. brothers sponsoring brothers sponsoring cousins. Traditional immigrants from northern and western Requiscat in Pace Europe were discriminated against in favor of third world immigrants. I suggest the 1965 reform bill was designed to guarantee more votes for Democrats because of a major policy that accelerated the influx of illegals were the welfare policy in place to welcome Eileen E. (Driscoll) Buttafuoco them. It should be clear, illegals bring dishonor to the legal’s that immigrated to America according to the Eileen E. (Driscoll) Funeral was from the law. Buttafuoco passed away on Joseph Russo Funeral Home Look for an Obama proposal to put millions of illegal August 8, 2009. She is the in Roslindale. Funeral Mass aliens on a path to amnesty; if it becomes a reality beloved wife of Orazio was held at the Immaculate will cost the United States trillions of dollars as they Buttafuoco, a columnist for the Conception Church in become eligible for Social Security and Medicare Post-Gazette and devoted sister Weymouth, Massachusetts. benefits. of the late John Driscoll. She Interment at Fairmount The Senior Citizens League has informed me (I am is the sister-in-law of Barbara Cemetery, Weymouth. a senior) that the President has promised that mil- Driscoll of Virginia Beach, Eileen may be remembered lions of illegal immigrants will be put on a fast track to citizenship. Virginia and the loving aunt through the Grand Lodge of If amnesty is granted, some 8 million immigrants to her nieces, nephews, Massachusetts Order Sons of working illegally in the U.S. labor force, plus their grandnieces and grandnephews Italy Scholarship Fund, dependents, plus an additional 4 million who have and dear friend to many. 93 Concord Avenue, Belmont returned home could become eligible for Social Secu- Eileen was a member Massachusetts 02478. rity and Medicare benefits. and Past President of the Pamela Donnaruma and the I remind baby boomers and today’s seniors, The South Shore Lodge #1851 May She Rest in Peace staff of the Post-Gazette offers Supreme Court has Ruled Your Social Security Ben Order Sons of Italy, Hingham, our deepest sympathy to Orazio (Continued on Page 14) Massachusetts. Buttafuoco and family. Happy 200th Birthday Felix Mendelssohn The Boston Landmarks Orchestra Celebrates Composer’s Birthday with a Commemorative Concert Boston Landmarks Orchestra will present Night’s Dream and Mozart’s Symphony No.41 a special concert entitled Felix and Wolfgang in C major (“Jupiter”). commemorating the 200th birthday of Felix The concert will be held on Wednesday, Mendelssohn with performances of August 26 at 7:00p.m., at the DCR’s Hatch Mendelssohn’s own compositions and selec- Shell on Boston’s Esplanade adjacent to the tions from the composer who influenced him Charles River and Storrow Drive. The con- the most, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Featur- certs is free and open to the public. For more ing Mendelssohn’s Overture to A Midsummer info, visit www.landmarksorchestra.org. R.J. Antonelli and Company Incorporated Accountants and Auditors Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, Boston Business Journal Top 50 Firms – 2004/2005 The Post-Gazette, P.O. 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Since 1948 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2009 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING OUT LOUD with Ben Doherty by Sal Giarratani UNEMPLOYMENT RULES THE DAY The “FOG” of McNamara’s War Former Defense Secretary book, “In Retrospect: The Job losses were 88,000, informational technology incomes, are putting pres- (1961-68) McNamara who Tragedy and Lessons of Viet- fewer than expected in July. and renewable energy said sure on the amount of dis- was vilified for his role in es- nam” was published in 1995. Unemployment dropped to Hilda Solis, Labor Secretary. cretionary dollars available. calating the Vietnam War, a In it, McNamara stated that 9.4% from 9.5%, the first “We’re stabilizing the patient Cooler than normal weather conflict he would later called by 1967 he had grave misgiv- decline since April 2000. but the patient is still sick,” in parts of the country, “terribly wrong” has passed ings about war policy and The street had expected a she said. Average wages rose dampened interest in sum- away at 93. He has been and thought America didn’t have tick up to 9.6%. The market .2% were up 2.5% versus last mer goods. Shoppers are will continue to be linked with the capacity to prevail over was a bit hesitant early then year. The average work also expected to scrimp on that disastrous war. Many the Viet Cong just as guer- rallied after the first hour week edged up to 33.1 hours back to school sales. In July opponents of the war dubbed rilla insurgency forced the of trading. Some of that from June’s record low of 33. teen chains saw very weak it, ‘McNamara’s War’ and French out of Indo China. optimism faded. The stocks Manufacturing jobs fell by comps which slid 9.9% hounded the Secretary of De- He also disclosed he kept in the DOW had to settle 52,000 as GM and Chrysler versus last year. Wal-Mart fense for years. Vietnam was his private thoughts to him- for 43 winners up out of rehired workers after has a “dress your student the only American war ever self while expressing public 50 stocks. The gains in- emerging from bankruptcy. for under $50” for a week’s to end in abject withdrawal. confidence that American cluded financial and trans- Analysts said this accounted promotion. TJX, an off-price Who can forget those photos firepower would cause the portation stocks, while the for much of the improvement chain, saw its same store of helicopters plunking people enemy to make peace. losers included textiles and in the jobs report. sales rise topping fore- off those rooftops in the McNamara told the Associated gold mining stocks. Employ- AIG posted a second casts. Another teen chain wake of the North Vietnam- Press in an interview an- ers cut far fewer jobs than quarter profit of $2.55/ Aeropostle same store sales ese Army entering Saigon. nouncing the book’s release forecasted in July bolstering share. Sales grew .48%, rose 6%. Ross, JC Penney When he was selected by saying, “We of the Kennedy expectations that the reces- but AIG which received and Kohl’s raised guidance President John F. Kennedy to and Johnson Administration sion will end soon. The data $180 billion in government for the 2nd quarter. Costco’s run the Pentagon, he was acted according to what we may exaggerate improve- aid warned there may be sales fell 7% versus last known as a cerebral policy- thought were the principles ments in the job markets as swings in the future as it year. August is a key month maker. He was a member of and traditions of our country, auto plants rehire workers goes through restructuring. and we see some glitter of the New Frontier’s Best and but we were wrong. We were later this year and some Shares jumped 20%. hope for some retailers Brightest. Kennedy consid- terribly wrong.” unemployed workers have The Royal Bank of Scot- which could extend into ered him “the most brilliant His mea culpa only re- given up looking for work. land, the top UK bank in September-October, and the member of a very smart newed the bitterness over President Obama cautioned assets warned that results rest of this year. Cabinet.” Even though, the the handling of the Vietnam that unemployment could may not improve substan- Cisco beat analysts’ views war strategy was a team ef- War. The Boston Globe edito- hit 10% this year and tially until 2011, as slug- and its CEO, Chambers says fort, McNamara became the rialized, “Where was he economists have agreed. gish activity in retail and it could be the bottom of the face of the war. Secretary of when we needed him?” The Meanwhile the 10-Year corporate units offset in- stock after earnings were State Dean Rusk also played New York Times opined that U.S. Treasury Bond climbed vestment banking gains. down 18%. Cisco is consid- a major role in that war McNamara was only offering 9 basic points to 3.86% as The bank owns Citizens. ered a barometer for tech policy in Southeast Asia, the 58,000 American dead a investors migrated to riskier Ambac Financial posted spending as the top seller of McNamara became the “prime-time apology and stale assets such as stocks. The huge losses of $1.04/share routers and switches. Both object of scorn by anti-war tears, three decades late.” economy has lost 119,700 after being stripped of its IMB and Hewlett Packard protesters. McNamara also discussed the jobs, led by retailers and AAA rating and the stock purchased a new line of Back in the sixties I was in war in a 2003 documentary business service firms. fell 25%. Retail sales extend switches and routers com- high school and graduated “The Fog of War: Eleven les- Government payroll rose by slump and same store sales peting directly with Cisco. from Boston English in 1966. sons from the Life of Robert 7,000 after dropping 48,000 as the retail sector fell 59%, Cisco has aggressively low- Shortly after graduation, I S. McNamara.” It won an the previous month. The and the chains missed Wall ered prices on its products to enlisted into the US Air Force Oscar for best documentary. government’s $787 million Street’s projection. It was the compete. to avoid the draft. I was McNamara was also pres- stimulus, a third of which retail sectors 11th straight It’s time to call your sent to Lackland, AFB in San ident of the Ford Motor Antonio, Texas. All I wanted Company before joining has already been spent, will monthly sales drop. Ongoing financial advisor or call me was to be 18 years old and Kennedy’s Cabinet and would create jobs in health care, job worries, falling personal at 617-261-7777. make it to my 19th birthday. later serve as president of While in training I fell sick the World Bank, but it was as and was given a medical dis- an architect of a failed war Feast of the Assumption charge. I wasn’t happy either in Southeast Asia that he by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari about being sick or getting will forever be remembered. discharged. As much as I As an aging baby boomer A close friend of ours, who despite the fact that autumn regarding the day, year and feared death at a young age today, I am less angry with has been in religious life for is still a full month away, manner of Our Lady’s death in war, I felt denied my oppor- him and his legacy than I was more than 40 years, has and begins the arduous but the dates often assigned tunity to serve my country. I back in college after my short learned to organize his life work of preparing the abbey for it vary between three and didn’t want to be discharged stay in Texas at the Lackland around the religious holi- grounds for winter. He has fifteen years after Christ’s but home I came. I thought I AFB. It is always easy to have days. Brother Matthias is often expressed his particu- Ascension. Two cities claim was unlucky but years later, hindsight since it is always the groundskeeper of his lar attachment to Mary and to be the place of Mary’s As- I realized at least I had a 20-20 vision. The Vietnam abbey, he lives his life the Feasts of the Church sumption, Jerusalem and chance to grow up which War was built on a flawed attuned to nature and in that honor her, the Assump- Ephesus, common consent many of my generation didn’t theory by some of the best response to his religious tion being his favorite. attributes Jerusalem as that have, dying half way around and brightest of that new calling. At Christmas he The Feast of the Assump- place. the world in a terrible little generation that entered the th decorates the abbey then his tion, August 15 , is a Holy St. Juvenal, Bishop of war. White House in January room, come Easter he pre- Day of Obligation and one of Jerusalem, at the Council In 1991 he told Time Maga- 1961. Our idealism hid the pares the abbey grounds for the principal feasts of the of Chalcedon (451), made zine that he did not think the reality of those times. We summer and begins to shift Blessed Virgin celebrating known to the Emperor bombing of North Vietnam sunk deeper and deeper into into clothing suitable to gar- the departure of Mary from Marcian, who wished to would work but he went along the quicksand before we dening. He has always seen this life and the assumption possess the body of the with the idea “because we prevented our latest war but the Feast of the Assumption of her body into heaven. Mother of God, that Mary had to try to prove it would not like the old truism states, as the beginning of Fall Nothing certain is known died in the presence of work, number one, and (be- “that we are doomed to repeat all the Apostles, but that her cause) other people thought history because we never tomb, when opened, upon the it would work.” Two years seem to learn from it. request of St. Thomas, was later, he decided to put to- McNamara wasn’t an evil Boston Harborside Home found empty; wherefrom gether his memoirs to show architect of war. He like most the Apostles concluded that that lessons learned in Viet- of generation simply were not Joseph A. Langone her body was taken up to nam were applicable to the reading history correctly. We heaven. new post-Cold War period. His do the same today. 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O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 (Continued on Page 13) POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2009 Page 5 Saint Rocco’s Feast a Big Hit Steven Ultrino, Chairman of St. Rocco’s Society with Joyce Mover, Secretary and Dom Fermano Vice President. Rocco is considered unique among theolo- gians because of his pose. It is most un- usual because it depicts him with his left hand pointing to an open sore on his left leg. Few images of saints expose any afflic- tions or handicaps. His body is enclosed in a glass tomb in the church of San Rocco in This past weekend, St. Rocco’s feast was Venice, Italy. The actual commemoration celebrated in Malden, Massachusetts. Cel- of the death of this great follower of Christ ebrating 80 years, Saint Rocco’s is not only is on August 16th. about large crowds, food and music. It’s a Festivals like St. Rocco’s hold communi- celebration of community. Devotees of Saint ties together and gives people a reason to Rocco and Malden residents put together celebrate and come together. Without Happy Birthday, this event to keep tradition and community festivals like these all would be lost with alive. And that was done with much suc- the residents who enjoy getting together cess on the weekend of August 7th through while inviting friends and visitors to take Ann Januario! the 9th. Committee chairperson Steven part in their tradition. Special thanks to Ultrino is very proud of the work that was Steven Ultrino and his committee for all done to keep the feast alive. The once thriv- their hard work. For pictures and more ing parish that served as a base for the feast information about St. Rocco please log onto is now defunct which would have been a www.saintroccosfeast.org. major setback for the committee, however, it did not deter the group from working harder to produce one of Malden’s biggest community events. A procession with Saint Rocco started off the feast as devotees crowded the streets to pay homage to Saint Rocco. Saint Rocco is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church as the protector against the plague and all contagious diseases. The statue of Saint Ann Januario, sister of Fr. Bede Femara, OFM recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Ann is a former resident of East Boston and Revere and now resides in Lynn, In front: Dick Barricelli, behind him is Massachusetts. She has two sisters who are in their David Cagno, Dom Fermano to the left, nineties also: Connie Vernacchio and Jean Feola of Bill Settemio to the right, behind Dom is Watertown, Massachusetts. Her brother, Fr. Bede Anthony Spadafora Jr., behind Bill is Bill Femara, OFM is 85 years old. Here she is pictured with Spadafora and in the far back is John some of her grandchildren. Congratulations, Ann on Spadafora Jr. being 90 years young! Fully Insured Steven Ultrino, Chairman of St. Rocco’s Lic #017936 Society with Fr. John V. 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The muscles, scrapes, scalds, Here I have information on combination and balance of psoriasis, acne, burns, an ancient healing ingredi- all the plant’s ingredients is sprains, bruises, cold sores, ent especially great for skin what makes it a soothing and abrasions. that has had too much sun. and healing substance. So for all over health The Aloe Vera plant with Known for its benefits and beauty purposes we its succulent, long spiked for over 3,500 years, Aloe is should all keep some potted leaves are thick skinned still a frequently used plant. Aloe around and invest containing a clear gel-like Research has proven that in some juice. Enjoy the appearance. With its 200 it speeds the healing pro- benefits! varieties of these desert cess, mostly burns (from Buona giornata and God lilies, Aloe Vera meaning radiation), bless the United States of “true aloe” in Latin is the Dermatologists recom- America! most commonly used and mend it after facial derm- — Mary N. effective species of aloe. abrasion to speed healing DiZazzo-Trumbull Originating in North from scars on the skin’s top Africa, Aloe Vera plants are layers. Read prior weeks’ “All That readily available and can be You can find “Aloe Vera” in Zazz” columns at www.mary grown inside or outside. body and hand creams. Also 4nails.com. Mary is a third- Some people keep a potted in capsule, gel, lotion, spray generation cosmetologist and plant in the kitchen so a leaf and liquid forms. Great for a Massachusetts distributor of Marking a memorable milestone: (from left) Senator Anthony Petrucelli, Representative Carlo Basile and City can be cut and the inside post sun care! Kosmea brand rose hip oil applied on a cut or burn. Aloe Vera juice is used to products. She may be con- Councilor Sal LaMattina joined long-time East Boston Aloe Vera contains a vari- treat digestive disorders, tacted at (978) 470-8183 or community activist Filippa Pizzi to celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, August 8th. ety of vitamins, minerals, ulcers and heartburn. [email protected] Letter to the Editor . . . Parliamo L’italiano for Adults NEW YORK CITY — WE DON’T WANT TO BE ... Italian Classes offered through Italia Unita North End Residents ... Group Together and Voice Your Opinions Italia Unita is accepting adult students for its session of Dear Editor: NEWNC, is to work with plying for licenses to stay “Parliamo L’italiano”, a beginner-level course of the Ital- I speak on behalf of myself these establishments to cre- open until 4AM. If Boston ian language. and perhaps many more ate a common ground with decides to follow the path of The course will be offered at the YMCA, 215 Bremen Street, residents of the North End the residents. We live here New York City nightlife then in East Boston. who have endured the im- and want our quality of life to the entire city needs to come Basic Italian: will be offered on Tuesday evenings from pact of the business commu- be of high standards like up with a plan to keep the 6:30pm to 8:00pm beginning September 15th, 2009 nity, specifically restaurants other communities. A small residential community safe through November 24, 2009. and bars in the North End. I percentage of restaurant and clean. It is unfair that The course is designed for students who have little or no understand that the restau- owners live in the North End certain Boston neighbor- experience with the Italian language. The goal of the course rants add flavor to the North and the few that do can un- hoods are being used as is to familiarize the students with the phonetics and gram- End in respect to the many derstand the frustrations pawns in the politics of mar to develop speaking, reading, and writing skills in ba- tourists and locals who en- that we face. Certain situa- the city to keep business sic Italian. C. Instructed by our instructor, Valentina joy dining in Boston’s “Little tions are just not acceptable owners happy. Oppezzo. Italy”. However, it appears to the residents and abutters How can people voice Classes are offered for adults 18 years or older. Parking that the business commu- such as loud noise, reckless their opinions if the Li- is available. nity and the residential com- patron behavior, trash and censing Board meetings Italia Unita reserves the right to postpone the class is there munity are divided and the the vermin it attracts. are held during the day are less than five paid students. constant push and shove The restaurants are here when most of us are work- For more information please contact 617-561-3201 or log matches that occur at our to stay as are the residents. ing? For such “hot button” onto www.italiaunita.com. neighborhood meetings It is up to our residents to issues, the residents ada- such as the North End keep this community a mantly have a right to Waterfront Residential Asso- place that people can work voice their opinion. ciation (NEWRA) and the and live together on mutual Enough politics and more To the Lady North End Waterfront Neigh- ground. But we will stand our interest in the residents. by Judean Langone borhood Council (NEWNC) ground and keep the restau- Remember it’s our vote that Bold and Brazen – are becoming a circus. rants in check and not in gets you in! Your colors!! Our goal as residents, and control of our neighborhood. Marie C. Simboli Golden their aura! myself, as a member of the Now we have businesses ap- Resident and NEWNC Member Never seen before – Any painter’s eyes!! NORTH END CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES WITH Rainments of the Utmost refinement! TREET MAGI What Honor to You S C August Lady!! CAPELL We can see in time – A A However, it is only The 2009 North End Summer concert series In eternity – shall we continues starring Street Magic Acapella Know her depths!! group singing the best in Doo Wop on Thursday August 20th at 7PM. Richard Vita, concert producer invites you to come down and enjoy the sweet sounds of Street Magic. 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The event will a long happy life together. 2009 from 7-11 pm at the include a live band, a light Whatever support anyone Weymouth Elks. Lisa is buffet and raffles. It is our can provide will be appre- a Weymouth resident who hope that you will find this a ciated. If you require addi- P I C C O L O N I D O Caffe Vittoria has been recently diagnosed worthy cause and contribute tional information about this with Breast Cancer. She is to this event. All donations event, Please contact Karen in the recovery and recon- will be recognized in the Mariani 781-337-4838 or struction process from her local newspaper and on the Kerry Delahunt 781-982- surgery and will begin night of the event. 9587 they will be happy to grueling chemotherapy Cancer is a disease that answer any questions you treatment. She has a long touches many of us in some may have. Please keep this and tough road ahead of way and it’s important to date in mind it is for some- her. Lisa is a married create awareness to prevent one very special and for a AUGUST mother of two young boys. the spread of it. This disease good cause. One of which has been does not have to be fatal; with MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO August 13 - 16 diagnosed with Type 1 Dia- the proper care and preven- That is all for now … Life is North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) betes just last year. Not tion techniques you can stay giving, support and love! Sunday Procession 1 pm THE SORRENTO CHEESE ST. ANTHONY August 28 - 30 Endicott & Thacher Sts. Fisherman’s Feast Sunday Procession 12 pm Since 1910, this North End products. The Ray Cavic- Madonna returns to the Feast has celebrated the de- chio Trio will take the stage North Street, a young angel SEPTEMBER votion of immigrant Sicilian followed by Breakway, New will fly from a fourth floor win- fishermen to the Madonna England’s Premiere disco dow and recite a prayer to ST. LUCY August 31 del Soccorso di Sciacca (Our band. her (8:30 PM). Entertain- Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm Lady of Help). Don’t miss this Sunday, August 16 ment will be Jimmy “Bono” year’s feast which takes 7 hour Procession of the Geany featuring “EQUINOX”. place on August 13-16, 2009 statue of the Madonna del Located at North, Fleet and ST. ROSALIE September 13 on North, Lewis, and Fleet Soccorso through the North Lewis Streets, Boston’s Procession Only - North Square 1 pm Streets with its usual entic- End Streets (12:00 PM) North End. For more info ing selection of entertain- The famous Flight of the www.fishermansfeast.com or ment, food and traditional Angel. As the statue of the call 617 248 0066. MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS processions that runs from Thursday, August 13 to Sun- Lawrence, MA day August 16, 2009. FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 4 - 6 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino Thursday, August 13 Common & Union St., Lawrence Procession of the Ma- donna del Soccorso to the Ristorante “Saraceno” Sunday Procession 3 pm waterfront for the blessing of Fishing Waters (7:00 PM) in Boston at 286 Hanover Street Cambridge, MA The Seventh Sorrento SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 12 - 13 Cheese Tower Building 617-227-5353 Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge Competition featuring local Info: Call 617-354-7992 Italian-American personali- Franco Pezzano, Proprietor ties competing to win money for their chosen local chari- ties (9:00 PM). At 9:30 PM check out The Al Vega Trio P I C C O L O N I D O featuring Adam Herbert. Restaurant Friday, August 14 Music by The Tokens – on LUCIA the Main Stage on North R I S T O R A N T E & B A R Street. Saturday, August 15 617.742.4272 Traditional Special Children’s Activi- fax 617.227.5154 ties, including face painting, [email protected] Italian Cuisine Pino Irano games and prizes (12:00 PM). Owner 257 North Street, Boston, MA 02113 Chef Demonstrations using Donato Frattaroli various Sorrento Cheese 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 Ristorante and Pizzeria 617.367.2353 — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — “Bella Vista” Private dining rooms for any occasion in Boston at 288 Hanover Street [email protected] 617-367-4999 www.luciaboston.com Lucia Pezzano, Proprietor All the glory that was Thirsty? Hungry? Rome ..... Pompei Be sure to experience the tradition of these fine establishments. • Bistro • Beer • Wine WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2009 Saint Anthony’s Feast THE END OF AN ERA Announces the Visitation of the by John Christoforo BLESSED RELICS OF SAINT ANTHONY retire and he has been selling and do- In celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the Feast of Saint nating his memorabilia internationally. Anthony, the members of Saint Anthony’s Society are pleased In one of the photos you may notice to announce the visitation of the Blessed Relics of Saint the names Metz, Jewett, Graham Bros., Anthony from the Basilica Di Sant’ Antonio in Padua, Italy. Star, Hupmobile, Mitchell, Willys Knight, Accompanying the Blessed Relics to Boston will be Arch- Wills-Claire, Oakland, Durant, Pan bishop Francesco Gioia, the Pontifical Delegate to the American, Nash, Studebaker, Essex, Basilica di Sant’ Antonio and the Director Emeritus of the Chandler, Cleveland and LaSalle, all Basilica, Father Dominico Carminatti. cars that no longer exist. Bob can give Festivities begin on Friday, August 28 at 6:30 PM when you the history of all of these long-gone the members of the Saint Anthony Society parade to the automotive companies and many more. Bob Frissore called it quits this sum- Peace Garden of Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Church The other photo shows Mr. Frissore mer. For several decades he has col- (Hanover Street) to greet Archbishop Gioia, Father standing next to his 50 Chevy holding lected automotive memorabilia from all Carminatti, and Saint Leonard’s own Fr. Antonio to escort onto a window tray from the Adventure th over America and has been considered the Blessed Relics to the Opening Ceremonies of the 90 Car Hop. The famous Route 1 drive-in one of the country’s experts on old cars, Anniversary of Saint Anthony’s Feast. Ceremonies include featured burgers, fries and Coca Cola including many that have faded into the exposition and blessing of the statue of Saint Anthony, that were often advertised on a pop ra- history. His 1950 Chevy Bel Aire is a members and fellow devotees followed by a short procession. dio show hosted by Arnie “WooWoo” perfect example of his interest in past A public viewing and veneration of the Blessed Relics of Ginsberg back in the 1950s. In the not- automotive technology. He is often seen Saint Anthony will take place on Saturday, August 29, be- to-distant future, Bob Frissore will be driving this first hard top convertible to ginning at 1:00 PM at the Outdoor Chapel of Saint Anthony seen driving an antique car in the 2009 old car get togethers during the sum- located on Endicott Street. Columbus Day Parade. mer months. A special outdoor celebration of the Eucharist in honor of Until recently, the garage at his Lex- Saint Anthony is planned for Saturday, August 29 at ington home has been a show place, a 5:00 PM on the main stage located on Endicott Street. The museum that housed thousands of Mass, celebrated by the Archbishop and priests from across pieces of memorabilia from the begin- the Archdiocese of Boston, will conclude with the individual ning of the automotive era to the blessing with the blessed relic of Saint Anthony, followed by present. For over 20 years, Thanks- the distribution of blessed Saint Anthony Bread. giving morning had been open house at “Since 1919, Saint Anthony’s Feast has celebrated the the Frissore garage, where old car en- true spirit of the North End and the devotion of the thusiasts would drop by in their antique neighborhood’s Italian immigrants to Saint Anthony of vehicles and look over his collections Padua,” said Anthony DiStefano, President of Saint Anthony while sipping coffee, tea or hot cider. But, Society, “We are honored that Archbishop Gioia, and according to Bob, the time has come to Fr. Carminatti are joining us for our 90th Anniversary Feast and bringing with them the Blessed Relics of our patron, Saint Anthony.” Other highlights include the Grand Procession of Saint Anthony on Sunday, August 30, award winning marching LA PENTOLA DI RAME KICKS OFF bands, drum & bugle corps, Italian street bands, strolling singers and color guards will participate. CULINARY PROGRAM AUGUST 15 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2009 Boston-based company launches unique culinary program with 6:30 PM — Members of Saint Anthony Society parade to acclaimed Tuscan chef, Mariella Lencioni Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Church Peace Garden (Hanover Street) to greet Archbishop Francesco Gioia and On August 15, closely with top culinary talent from all over Father Dominico Carminatti, and Pastor Antonio Nardoiani La Pentola di Italy as they sample regional cuisine as it and Reverend Claude Scrima of Saint Leonard’s to escort Rame welcomes is best and most authentically enjoyed, with the Blessed Relics of Saint Anthony to the Opening Chef Mariella passion and a sense of place. Ceremonies. Lencioni of About Chef Mariella Lencioni — Chef 7:00 PM — Opening Ceremonies of the 90th Anniversary of Lucca, Tuscany Mariella Lencioni was born and raised in Saint Anthony’s Feast — Exposition and blessing of the statue to Boston to kick Tuscany and has focused her career on car- of Saint Anthony, members and devotees through the streets off its culinary rying forward the traditions of her ances- of the North End followed by a short procession of the statue program. Chef tors and her region. Having held the posi- to the outdoor chapel of Saint Anthony. Lencioni is the tion of Executive Chef at some of the 8:00 PM — Procession of the Relic of Saint Anthony to Saint first in an ongo- region’s most renowned establishments, Leonard of Port Maurice Church, Hanover Street, North End. ing series of including her own, she is recognized as an Our inaugural chef, guest chefs that expert of Tuscan cuisine. Today Chef SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2009 Mariella Lencioni from the company will Lencioni is a Master Chef Instructor at the 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM — PUBLIC VIEWING AND VENERATION Lucca, Tuscany. transport to the highly regarded La Scuola Internazionale di OF THE BLESSED RELICS OF SAINT ANTHONY— at the U.S. to create Cucina di Lucca. Here she guides chefs in Outdoor Chapel of Saint Anthony, Endicott Street unique Italian food and cultural experi- the fine art of Italian cuisine with a spe- 5:00 PM — OUTDOOR CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST ences. Lencioni will spend two weeks in- cific focus on Tuscan traditions. commemorating 90 years of faith and tradition of honoring troducing Boston-area residents to the fla- About La Pentola di Rame — La Pentola Saint Anthony of Padua celebrated by Archbishop Francesco vors of Tuscany through cooking classes, di Rame is a culinary program that offers Gioia, Pontifical Delegate with con-celebrants Father special events, and a communal-style feast, unique Italian food and cultural experiences Dominico Carminatti, and Pastor Antonio Nardoiani and “The Chef’s Table Supper Club”. to Boston-area residents. The company Reverend Claude Scrima. La Pentola di Rame will offer Bostonians brings acclaimed Italian chefs stateside for Following the Mass will be the individual blessing with the the rare opportunity to learn about the two-week tours packed with cooking classes, Relic of Saint Anthony & distribution of Blessed Saint simple yet sophisticated cuisine of Tuscany guest chef dinners, a Chef’s Table Supper Anthony Bread. while working closely with this widely rec- Club, and private, in-home events that al- 6:30 PM — Procession of the Relic of Saint Anthony to Saint ognized regional expert. Chef Lencioni is low guests to engage closely with Italy’s top Leonard of Port Maurice Church, Hanover Street, North End. La presently a Master Chef Instructor at culinary talent as they sample regional cui- SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2009 Scuola Internazionale di Cucina di Lucca and sine prepared with passion and a sense of 10:15 AM — Mass celebrated in Italian in honor of Saint has held the position of Executive Chef at place. The name, which translates to “The Anthony at Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Church, Hanover some of Tuscany’s most renowned estab- Copper Pot” in Italian, is homage to this Street, North End. lishments, including her own. Classes will prized tool used by exceptional chefs to pre- 12:00 Noon — GRAND PROCESSION OF SAINT ANTHONY be offered at the Boston Center for Adult pare dishes with excellence and precision, — Join us for the ten hour grand procession, as the statue of Education, the Cambridge School of Culi- much like the company’s Michelin star- Saint Anthony is carried through the streets of the North nary Arts, and Eurostoves Culinary Cen- studded roster of chefs. End accompanied by Italian street bands, award winning drum tre in Beverly, MA. For a full class sched- La Pentola di Rame was born from the & bugle corps, school marching bands, floats, and color guard. ule, visit http://www.lapentoladirame.com/ study and experiences of owner Carleen All Day — Public viewing and veneration of the Blessed events.html. Haylett while working and living as a chef Relics of Saint Anthony at Saint Leonard of Port Maurice On August 23, La Pentola di Rame will in Italy. Determined to recreate her dining Church, Hanover Street, North End. host its inaugural “Chef’s Table Supper experiences for epicureans in the United 9:30 PM — Feast Grand Finale — Saint Anthony returns Club” dinner at Eurostoves Culinary Cen- States, Haylett returned to Boston to found to Endicott Street amidst confetti and streamers. tre in Beverly, MA. Guests will interact the company in 11:00 PM — Traditional candlelight last walk of Saint closely with this acclaimed chef and each 2009. Anthony to the chapel for the Opening Ceremonies of the other as they enjoy a five-course commu- CLASSES: Feast of Santa Lucia — Exposition and blessing of the Statue nal style feast paired with wine, offering an TASTE OF of Santa Lucia and devotees followed by a short procession to intimate glimpse into Italian family-style TUSCANY — Bos- the outdoor chapel. dining. ton Center Chef Lencioni is the first of many chefs for Adult Educa- that La Pentola di Rame will transport tion, 122 Arlington The Federal Trade Commission stateside. Each month the company will Street, Boston, works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. welcome a new luminary from a different (617) 267-4430, region of Italy to offer unique food and cul- Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) tural experiences to area residents. Hands making (Continued on or log on to www.ftc.gov. Bostonians will have a chance to engage tortellini Page 14) POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2009 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill social gathering outside in the Calderwood Courtyard featuring music by DJ Deja and a cash bar with specialty cocktails. The August 28 “Free Community Day” is part of the MFA’s “9 in ’09 initiative,” offering free Museum admis- sion once per month (nine times) through 2009, pro- viding opportunities for all families to enjoy the Museum and its treasures. For more information, call 617-267-9300 or visit www.mfa.org. ……. “The Boston Comedy Festival” is scheduled for August 29 through Septem- All guests at the Ginger Esty birthday celebration got to ber 5. Celebrating its tenth take home a box of Ginger Snaps. anniversary this year, the (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) Ginger Esty, center, welcomes friends to her birthday Festival celebrates Boston’s party. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) aim to celebrate and pro- Reach Foundation. rich comedy community mote with each Festival. The festivities kick off at One of the most delightful featured cocktails, hors that produced such great co- This year’s event is espe- Sandy Burr, off Route 27 events we have enjoyed in d’oeuvres and networking. medians as Jay Leno, Denis cially sweet since it marks in Wayland, at 8 a.m. with recent memory was the This week we are happy Leary and Lenny Clarke, 10 years of fabulously funny traditional coffee and birthday party of our dear to share a couple of more while highlighting the best folks.” donuts. There’s a “Putting friend Ginger Esty, the chair photos from the fun event. up-and-coming talents on Highlights this year in- Contest” at 8:30 a.m., fol- of the Board of Selectmen in .…… The Museum of Fine the local scene. clude performances by Lewis lowed by “Shotgun Tee Framingham. Arts, Boston (MFA), will hold At venues across the city, Black, Bobcat Goldthwait, Time” at 9 a.m. Hosted by Ginger’s chil- a “Free Community Day” on comedy fans have a week of Funny Females and a Tony There’ll be a complimen- dren, grandchildren and one Friday, August 28, from 10 live laughs and cinematic V roast along with improv, tary “Lunch On The Course” precious great-grandchild, a.m. to 9:45 p.m. offering chuckles in a huge variety sketch and one-person (courtesy of Boathouse the festivities were held at free general admission to of styles and formats. Com- shows throughout the week. Group, Inc.) for all players, the beautiful Southborough the public. “August 28 Free petition for the $10,000 Jim McCue conceived and plus many prizes, including home of her daughter Pam Day” is made possible with grand prize culminates with created the first Boston the fun “At Least We Fin- and her husband Whitney support from the Highland a special event on Septem- Comedy Festival in 1999 ished” Award, which will be Beals. Street Foundation. ber 5 at Hard Rock Café, lo- with the vision to showcase bestowed on the least pro- The bucolic setting was General admission in- cated at 22-24 Clinton New England’s stand-up ductive foursome of the day. perfect for the afternoon cludes entry to the mu- Street, and sponsored by Vin comedy talent to bigger au- The “After Party & Spec- celebration — full of fam- seum’s numerous galleries DiBona. diences and the entertain- tacular Awards Ceremo- ily, friends, yummy food, filled with treasures ranging The 2009 preliminary line- ment industry in general. nies” (including a raffle also gorgeous floral arrange- from ancient Egyptian mum- up was recently announced The Boston area has a long benefiting Family Reach) fol- ments and lots of “Gingery” mies to masterworks by including appearances by history of producing suc- lows at 3 p.m. back at Dick’s memories. Claude Monet. Visitors may fan favorites, such as this cessful comedians. Over the at Quincy Market in Faneuil To add to the fun, everyone also tour special exhibitions year’s Boston Comedian of years, such stars as Lewis Hall Marketplace. (All Dick’s went home with his or her such as “Viva Mexico: Ed- the Year recipient Tony V, Black, The Smothers Broth- “friends” get discounted own box of Ginger Snaps. ward Weston and His Con- and top comedians from ers, and Steven Wright have parking at The Garage at 75 Best Wishes, Ginger! temporaries”; “Contempo- Boston and all across the all participated. State Street. Just have your ……. Last week we told rary Outlook: Seeing Songs”; country as they compete The Festival is a family parking ticket validated at you about the Boys & Girls and “A New and Native for a chance at being discov- business, with Jim’s sister Dick’s front desk.) Clubs of Boston’s “Launch Beauty: The Art and Craft of ered by top talent scouts Helen as Festival vice presi- All players will chow down Party” for its newly organized Greene and Greene,” as well from shows like “The To- dent and his sister-in-law on Dick’s complimentary Friends Council, which as participate in free gallery night Show” and the “David Midge a major organizer. Steak & Lobster Dinner, ice was held on June 3rd, at the tours and activities. Letterman Show.” The Festival fulfills Jim’s cold Samuel Adams Beer Foundation Room at the Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Festival founder Jim dream in making Boston a and tangy Jose Cuervo House of Blues on Lans- those 21 and older can check McCue, himself a Boston- true hub of comedy. margaritas while savoring downe Street. The evening out “mfasummerfridays,” a area comedy club favorite, For more information, their victory (or downplaying says, “Boston’s comedy com- tickets and the entire the number of divots they munity is a tight group of Festival line-up, visit www. (Continued on Page 13) talented individuals that we bostoncomedyfestival.com. NORTH END ……. Dick’s Last Resort will host its “Annual Golf DIAMONDS Tournament & After Party” ROLEX on Thursday, September 17. ESTATE JEWELRY PRINTING The beneficiary of this year’s Bought & Sold tournament at Sandy Burr Jewelers Exch. Bldg. 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 Country Club is the Family Jim (617) 263-7766 Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette Quality Printing Mattéo Gallo for all your Commercial and Personal Needs o Appraisals Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers Sales & Rentals Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations • Announcements • Business Forms and Documents Smiling for the camera at Real Estate — COMPETITIVE PRICES — the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s “Launch Party” are Bill Fink and Stephanie 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929617-227-8929 Sweeney. (Photo by (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Roger Farrington) Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo Showcase Championship game. John Caldwell of Charlestown received the HNIB ‘Best Pro Prospect’ Award. GLORIANA (CD) “Believers. Nichols’ music is Emblem-Warner Bros. true country, as you can FREE FAMILY FRIDAYS Soaring four-part harmo- hear on the drinking song The Stone Zoo is your family place Friday, th st nies, a sizzling stage pres- “Cheaper Than a Shrink,” the August 14 , and next’s Friday, August 21 , ence, and songs with mean- reflective “The Shape I’m In,” the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem is your ing, all equal one of Nash- the sexy, jazz-tinged “This family place to be. Thank You Highland ville’s brightest new groups, Bed’s Too Big,” thinking back Street Foundation! Gloriana. Their recently re- to his roots with “We All Go leased self-titled debut album Home,” and the simple beauty COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD packs tight harmonies, and of “An Old Friend of Mine” Reverend Patricia Handloss, former Assis- tasty blends of country, topped puts the final touch on an tant Vicar at the Old North Church, was pre- off by infectious beats. Pick excellent album! sented a Boston Police Department National your favorite from glorious TRIBECASTAN — Lio and Bob D. Night Out Community Service Award by Gloriana samplings as “How STRANGE COUSIN (CD) Area A Captain Bernie O’Rourke, Sergeant Far do You Wanna Go?,” Evergreene Music STANLEY CUP AT LUCIA’S Tom Lima and Mayor Tom Menino as part trailed by their smash hit The connotation Strange August 13, North Ender Hal Gill, a mem- of the National Night Out Ceremony held “Wild At Heart,” the current Cousins was never more de- ber of the 2009 Stanley Cup Champion as the Prado in the North End as part of the single “The Way It Goes,” the scriptive than the TriBe- Pittsburgh Penguins Team, will bring the NEAD North End Family Pride Week. mellow “Lead Me On,” the up- CaStan duo of John Kruth and Stanley Cup to Lucia’s Restaurant on Patty was recognized for the outstanding beat “If You’re Leavin’,” the in- Jeff Greene. This pair along Hanover Street in the North End from work she has done with the North End your-face “You Said,” and with Dave Dreiwitz, Matt 3pm to 5pm. BRING YOUR OWN CAMERA for Public Safety Committee. mark the midpoint with the Darriau, Brahim Fribgane, photos! teary-eyed “Cry On Com- Jolie Holland and Steve ST. LEONARD’S DINNER DANCE mand.” Gloriana is Tom and Turre, comprise TriBeCa- THANK YOU (EARLY REMINDER) Mike Gossin along with Stan as we know it. Add to North End Against Drugs would like to Plans are now underway for St. Leonard’s Rachel Reinert and Chey- that collection of musicians THANK all those who made North End Family Parish Annual Dinner Dance, which enne Kimball. They currently a host of instruments not Pride Week a tremendous success, and to will take place on Saturday, October 24. open for Taylor Swift on her commonly used, and it all be- all those who participated. The North End is It’s a great night to come together and ‘Fearless Tour 2009’ which comes relative with Strange truly a great community. The 20th year is a celebrate our vibrant North End Parish. A runs through October. The Cousins. The initial cut is a milestone year, and everyone made it a most mailing with all the details is being sent, questioning “Over Me Now?” banjo-laced cover of Don memorable milestone. and you can call St. Leonard’s 617-523-2110 soars, followed by the support- Cherry’s “Mopti,” the flute- for further information. ive “Come and Save Me,” the laden “Yusef’s Motif” pay AL NATALE helpless reality “Even If I homage to Yusef Lateef, Once again Al Natale did another brilliant TIDBITS Wanted To,” the passionate the klezmer-flavored “The job at the Congressman Mike Capuano - Special ‘Thank You’ to Korey McIssac, “All The Things That Mean Flower,” the Tribecastani Senior Concert and Cookout at the Nazzaro you are a special human being! The Most,” the indecisive original “Dancing Girls,” and Center. Al is a North End Gift, and his ‘Big - August 15th is the Feast day of Our Lady “Change Your Mind,” and end the steel drum sounds found Band Sound’ each year is another gift back of Assumption. with the pretty “Time To Let on “Sunda Sunday” hit the to the North End. How lucky we are to have - Celeb Sightings: Carmen Vigorito and Me Go.” The future looks halfway mark. The unique- Al Natale. How lucky the world is to have Ramona at the St. Agrippina Feast, City bright for Gloriana and their ness of instruments as, his music. One can learn a lot from this Councilor Sal LaMattina celebrating North smooth country sound! bendir, darbuka, koncovka, fine man. End Family Week, Post-Gazette legendary LALO SCHIFRIN — tupan, and Bulgarian kaval columnist Sal Giarratani, Officer Ralph SKY RIDERS (CD) create a unique sound to SIR PAUL Amoroso BPD, DJ Sal Bartolo, Teddy Pasto Aleph be sure. Amongst the gems Thanks to a good friend a lot of North End and Officer Roy singing at the North End The 1976 film Sky Riders are the slick “Black Ice,” people had the opportunity to see Paul National Night Out, North End football starred Robert Kulp, Susanna the transparent “The Bottle McCartney in Concert at Fenway Park. It legend Nick Savino, Famed North End band York, Charles Aznavour and Man,” the blues riff “Otha’s was a great show. I’m a little prejudice, but CrossTown and famed North End Accapella James Coburn. A film of Blues,” the regal Princess daring rescue attempts, it Rahsaanica,” plus the high- watching a star in concert at Fenway is ‘Street Magic’ all at North End Family featured an unmistakable energy title cut “Strange something very special. I worked it, and I Sunday. score penned by legendary Cousin” and end with the watched it, and it was great. ‘All we are say- - East Boston Pride Day is August 15th. composer Lalo Schifrin. While lengthy “Many Mansions.” ing is give peace a chance’ never sounded the film featured high- TriBeCaStan playing music or looked any better. SMILE! flying breathtaking sky riders you haven’t heard yet! (hang-gliders), the music fea- PATTY LOVELESS — LATINO FESTIVAL tures the colorful sounds of MOUNTAIN SOUL II (CD) Boston is a tremendous city. I had the Schifrin’s music in eight Saguaro Road opportunity to work the Latino Festival at creative cuts. Enjoy the high- Patty Loveless uses her Fenway Park, and after I got off the clock it wire instrumentation of “Fly- crystalline country vocals was a lot of fun to be there watching. I caught ing Circus,” the intrigue of amid bluegrass-tinged in- up with a few friends that made the day even “Climbers,” both the gaiety strumentation to create a pot- better, among them LIO, a reggae singer, and threatening of “The Rid- pourri of tasty tracks on her who recently performed at Tabu in Saugus. ers,” along with the emotion album Mountain Soul II, sched- The Latino Festival was sponsored by El of “Gliding.” With over 100 uled for September 29 release. Mundo Boston’s largest Latino newspaper. scores for films and televi- Surrounded with a stellar COLLEGE BOARD sion, Schifrin has scored four supporting cast, Patty delivers Mike Bavis, longtime assistant BU Hockey Grammy Awards and received the goods on fifteen tracks. Coach, has been named Associate Coach of six Oscar nominations. The Pick your favorites from, the Terriers, and BU Hockey alum Buddy intensity of “The Terrorists” Harlan Howard’s 1962 classic Powers has been named new assistant continues the flavor varia- “Busted,” trailed by the pretty coach. tions, plus the soaring “The melody of “Fool’s Thin Air,” Last Kite,” the pursuit of the optimism of “Half Over HIGH SCHOOL PREP NOTEBOOK “Copters and Gliders,” finish- You,” the steel guitar whine South Shore came from behind to defeat Mayor Tom Menino and Reverend Patricia ing up with the original ver- of “Prisoner’s Tears,” the South Florida 3-2 in the HNIB Hockey Handloss. sion of “End Credits.” It’s gospel-flavored “Working amazing how Schifrin’s jazz/ On A Building” and Vince funk-dominated scores be- Gill’s baritone vocals shower Have a professional represent came his signature sound, “Friends In Gloryland.” Love- Remember one that would earn him his less and husband/producer you and your claim against reputation and success! Emory Gordy Jr. co-wrote “(We the Insurance Company Your JOE NICHOLS — Are All) Children of Abraham” OLD THINGS NEW (CD) and “Big Chance,” followed by Loved Ones Universal Records South the honky-tonk cut “When Richard Settipane Country singer Joe Nichols The Last Curtain Falls,” the PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER is no stranger to awards, hav- tasty ballad “You Burned The ing scored three #1 singles Bridge,” the memorable folk FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD and seven Top 10 singles, now ode “Bramble and the Rose,” And All Other Losses Pertaining to making a move to add to that putting the finishing touches Your Home or Business. The Post-Gazette impressive list. Opening with on her outstanding album the upbeat track “Gimmie with a wonderful job on One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 accepts memorials That Girl,” the bluesy “It’s Me Emmylou Harris’ “Diamond Boston, Massachusetts 02114 throughout the year. I’m Worried About,” using a In My Crown” which features bit of help from Vince Gill harmony vocals from Harris. 24 Hour Service Please call on the tender title cut — Patty describes her album as (617) 523-3456 617-227-8929 “Old Things New,” the catchy “It’s Appalachian, bluegrass FAX (617) 723-9212 and ask for Lisa “Man, Woman,” and the and country combined” - I de- heart-warming first single scribe it as “must listening!” POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2009 Page 11 in 2006. Counting Crows most recent 970-5200 or simply log onto studio album, Saturday Nights & www.lowellsummermusic.org. THEATER Sunday Mornings, was released in March of 2007. Counting Crows STONEHAM THEATER NOW SHUBERT THEATER has sold over 20 million records 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA worldwide. For tickets, please log THE GOOD WAR - September 10 - PLAYING JERSEY BOYS – Now through onto www.livenation.com or call October 4, 2009. This is the New En- September 26, 2009. JERSEY BOYS, ticketmaster at 1-866-448-7849. gland Premiere. Studs Terkel’s The winner of the 2006 Grammy® Award Good War features classic songs such for Best Musical Show Album, fea- DCR THE HATCH SHELL as “I’ll Be With You In Apple Blossom UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN tures hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls The Esplanade on the Charles Time,” “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a River, Boston, MA “Uncle Sam Blues,” “I’ll Be Seeing Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off MUSIC OF THE STARS – Wednes- You,” and “Moonlight Serenade.” For You.” “IT WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” day, August 19th at 7:00 PM. The Bos- tickets call 781.279.2200 or log onto proclaims Time Magazine. For a com- ton Longwood Symphony Orchestra www.stonehamtheatre.org. plete listing of upcoming events at the will perform its annual free summer Shubert and Citi Wang Center please concert at the Hatch Shell and it will HOUSE OF BLUES log onto www.citicenter.org/shows feature a young soloist from the Foun- 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA dation for Chinese Performing Arts. PET SHOP BOYS - Saturday, Sep- REAGLE PLAYERS The evening’s entertainment will fea- tember 5, 2009. MOBY - Thursday, 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA ture the works of Gene Scheer; Rich- September 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM. COL- LA CAGE AUX FOLLES – ard Wagner; Gustav Holst; Jerry Gold- LECTIVE SOUL - Sunday, August 23, Now through August 22, 2009. Based smith and John Williams. 2009 7:00 PM. Don’t miss these on the same play as the hit movie GREEN MASTERPIECES – fantastic performances. For tickets “The Birdcage”, original Broadway cast Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:00 and further information log onto members Engel and Ross will have you PM. Works of Mendelssohn, Respigni, www.ticketmaster.com or www.live rolling in the aisles, and feeling Sant-Saens, Mozart, Mussorgsky and nation.com. For a complete line up like “The best of times is now!” For Handel performed by the Boston log onto www.houseofblues.com. tickets call 781-891-5600 or log onto Landmarks Orchestra under the ba- www.reagleplayers.org. ton of Charles Ansbacher. This is con- cert is free and open to the public. Special Events THE SAUGUS CHILDREN’S For more information, please visit: THEATRE www.landmarksorchestra.org or call: 466 Central Street, Saugus, MA 617-520-2200. CLARION BEACH RESORT HOTEL SNOW WHITE – Sunday, Septem- RAFFAEL’S NANTASKET ROOM ber 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM. We all know BOSTON HARBOR CRUISE Hull, MA this beloved story and you can enjoy TERMINAL JUMP ‘N’ JIVE REVIEW – Friday, th it again and again with your children. Long Wharf (located between August 14 at 8:00 PM. Dance to Rico Moms and Grandmothers are always New England Aquarium and Barr and New England’s premiere free! For more information call: 1-781- Marriott Hotel), Boston, MA dance band as they pay tribute to the 1230-EXPO or visit the website at: ROCK AND BLUES CONCERT Rat Pack, Louis Prima, Tony Bennett, www.kaleidoscopechildrenstheatre.com. CRUISES – Friday, August 14th at Harry Connick, Jr., and others. For 8:00 PM features the Ellis Paul tickets call 617-633-5100. ZERO ARROW THEATRE Band; Friday, August 21st at 8:00 PM 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA features the Enter the Haggis BOSTON CITY HALL PLAZA THE DONKEY SHOW – August 21 with Hot Day at the Zoo; Satur- Boston, MA through October 31, 2009. The in- day, August 22nd at 8:00 PM fea- ARTS ON THE ARCADE – Wednes- toxicating international sensation tures Beatlejuice and Thursday, days, 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Now that takes you behind the velvet August 27 that 8:00 PM features the through August 26, 209. Perfomers ropes into a glittered wonderland Virginia Coalition. Tickets online include: Celia Slattery (Light folk and th of decadence, divas, and disco, in- at: www.RockandBluesCruise.com. rock), August 12 ; Charles Lanford th spired by Shakespeare’s A Midsum- (Smooth Jazz Sax), August 19 and mer Night Dream. Don’t miss it. For LOWELL SUMMER MUSIC Christopher Barnes (Minimalist glam th tickets call: 617-547-8300 or visit: SERIES trans) on August 26 . For more info www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org. Boarding House Park visit www.cityofboston.gov/arts. “Julie & Julia” is about Julia Child (Meryl Streep) and 40 French Street, Lowell, MA Julie Powell (Amy Adams) which are featured in writer- 2009 CONCERTS – The venue is a public park. Bring your lawn chair ARTS director Nora Ephron’s adaptation of two bestselling MUSIC or blanket. All shows are general ad- memoirs: Powell’s Julie & Julia and My Life in France, mission, so come early for best loca- PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM by Julia Child with Alex Prud’homme. Based on two true BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION tion. August 15 - Entrain - August East India Square, Salem, MA stories, Julie & Julia intertwines the lives of two women 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 21 - Eileen Ivers and Immigrant THE GOLDEN AGE OF DUTCH who, though separated by time and space, are both at COUNTING CROWS - Monday, Soul, August 22 - Livingston Tay- SEASCAPES – Now through Septem- August 31, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. In 2004 lor, August 28 - Terrance Simien ber 7, 2009. This exhibit represents loose ends ... until they discover that with the right com- the band released their first ever and the Zydeco Experience, August the works of Dutch masters of mari- bination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is “Best Of” set Films About Ghosts 29 - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcast- time art working in the time of possible. Showing at most movie theaters check your which featured songs from every ers, September 4 - Hot Tuna, Sep- Rembrandt and Vermeer. Dutch mas- local listings for specific show times. phase of Counting Crows’ recording tember 5 - Tom Rush, September 12 ters of paint and color attracted to career, followed by the live album - 30 Annual Banjo and Fiddle Con- the seascape developed novel *New Amsterdam: Live at Heineken tests, September 18 - Gaelic Storm. approaches to composition and ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS Music Hall 2003, which appeared For more information please call 978- technique. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS LA PENTOLA DI RAME Boston, MA KICKS OFF - CULINARY PRO- “THE FILMS OF LUCHINO GRAM - Boston-based company VISCONTI” - Now through August launches unique culinary program 16th. A fascinating retrospective with acclaimed Tuscan chef, Mariella dedicated to one of the masters of Lencioni - On August 15, La Pentola Italian and international cinema, di Rame welcomes Chef Mariella which will be presented by the Lencioni of Lucca, Tuscany to Boston Museum of Fine Arts in cooperation to kick off its culinary program. Chef with the Consulate General of Italy Lencioni is the first in an ongoing in Boston. For information log onto series of guest chefs that the com- www.mfa.org/calendar. This event pany will transport to the U.S. to cre- will also represent the last chance to ate unique Italian food and cultural admire the masterpieces of Venetian experiences. Lencioni will spend two Renaissance, showcased at the weeks introducing Boston-area resi- Museum from March 15th 2009 until dents to the flavors of Tuscany August 16th 2009 For more info through cooking classes, special www.mfa.org/venice. events, and a communal-style feast. CLASSES: TASTE OF TUSCANY - REGATTA BAR-CHARLES HOTEL Boston Center for Adult Education, CAMBRIDGE, MA 122 Arlington Street, Boston, (617) NICOLA CONTE CONCERT - Sep- 267-4430, www.bcae.org. Monday, tember 8, 2009. One of the acclaimed August 17, 6-9 p.m., talents of new Italian jazz, for the first TRADITIONAL TUSCAN FISH - time in the United States, will per- The Cambridge School of the Culinary form accompanied by an extraordinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, band at the Bostonian “temple” of Cambridge, MA. Friday, August 21, international jazz. Nicola Conte will 6-10 p.m. hold an American tour to promote his TRADITIONAL TUSCAN FRESH new album: “Rituals” (Universal Mu- PASTA AND SAUCES - The Cam- sic). For more info visit site: bridge School of the Culinary www.getshowtix.com/regattabar. Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Ave., Cam- bridge, 617-354-2020 or log onto, ITALIAN RADIO www.cambridgeculinary.com. Satur- “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM day, August 22, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom EUROSTOVES GUEST CHEF SE- HJ;;DA@9DLCHEH G:HH:CI:C H Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The RIES - Eurostoves Culinary Center, I=:8DBB>IIB:CIIID Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca 45 Enon Street, Beverly, MA, (978) 232- 8DBBJC>IIN8DC88:GI every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM 0007 website is www.eurostoves.com. www.1110wccmam.com Thursday, August 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m., “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays Friday, August 28, 7:00-10:00 p.m., For 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi updated class schedule information, 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com visit www.lapentoladirame.com/ “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco events.html 8DC8:GIHI6GIH6I,/(%E#B#+ <:C:G6A69B>HH>DC&% Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM SPECIAL EVENTS: - Chef’s Table EJE G8G =6H:NNDJD GI>I 8@:IH;GDBAD86A8=6G>I67A:DG<6C>O6I>DCH 8DC8:GI9DDGHDE:CC or online www.djrocco.com Supper Club: A Tuscan Feast. “The Nick Franciosa Show” - Eurostoves Culinary Center, 45 Enon ;DG68DBEA:I:A>HI!K>H>IHJ;;DA@9DLCH#8DB 6I)/%%E#B# Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM Street, Beverly, MA, 978- 232-0007. on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and Sunday, August 23, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., GdjiZ&6>c:Vhi7dhidc +&,"*++,"((.%% WAZN 1470 AM. Five-course sit-down dinner paired DcI]Z7ajZA^cZ hj[[dad `Ydlch#XdXdb “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” with wine. For ticket price and infor- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM every Sunday mation about this event call the tele- on WSRO 650AM Framingham phone numbers paired with the and online at www.wsro.com. event. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2009 Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli What’s new? Two childhood sweethearts you know, COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED have gotten married, 88 years after they first when I met. As third-graders after they first met at headed an VINE-RIPENED TOMATO SALAD English Ridge Public School in Wisconsin in advertising 3 vine-ripened tomatoes 1921, Roland McKitrick and Lorraine Beatty agency and 1 large cucumber talked of how they would tie the knot one one morn- 1 large onion day. But they drifted apart and raised fami- ing, my receptionist Anita Waxman buzzed 3 tbs oregano lies of their own. Three years ago, after both me about a call from a woman at WGBH-TV, 3 tbs virgin olive oil had been widowed, they got back in touch Channel 2. In short, she asked if we could Salt and black pepper to taste through siblings. Roland, 93, told Lorraine, have one of our clients help to sponsor the Wash tomatoes thoroughly. Cut each tomato lengthwise 92, that he needed to speak to her. “I thought, new cooking show. My answer? “Who would into quarters. Cut each quarter into one-inch portions. Place what have I done wrong?” she said. “He just care to watch a TV show about cooking?” Yes, in serving bowl. Then remove outer skin from cucumber said, ‘I want to ask you to marry me, ‘ and I I was wrong! and slice thinly for salad. Add to tomatoes. Remove skin said, ‘Go ahead.’” They were married three A few years ago we attended a Tribute to from onion. Wash and cut in half, lengthwise. Slice halves days later. Julia Child, featuring video clips from some into 1/3’ long slices. Add to tomatoes and cucumber slices. The naked truth! State liquor officials in of her shows. One of the videos showed her Sprinkle oregano and virgin olive oil over contents in the Alabama have banned the sale of a Califor- placing a casserole in the oven and the bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly before nia wine because its label, a reproduction casserole dropped to the bottom of the oven. serving. of an 1895 French advertising poster, Yes, someone had removed the oven rack! The combination of vine-ripened tomatoes and virgin olive depicts a naked flying nymph. Alcoholic And there was Julia shouting, “Oh, s____!” oil enhances the flavor of this salad though regular olive Beverage Control Board officials said the Yes, she used the word! oil, canola or vegetable oil can be used. decision to ban Cycles Gladiator wine came Bella Culo of Chesnut Hill thinks Italian in response to a citizen complaint. State law, Americans eat an average of 50 pounds of NOTE: When I prepare this vine-ripened tomato salad today, they said, bans the sale of any wine whose pasta, 20 pounds of meatballs, 15 pounds of I often think about growing up in Boston’s North End. Fresh label features “a person posed in an immoral bracioli, one pound of calzone, and only a vine-ripened tomatoes were only available for sale during or sensuous manner.” quarter-of-a-pound of baccala every year. mid-summer. However, from springtime to fall, during those Dummies? Two Swedish tourists headed Reminder, from the Italian for “trouser leg” depression days, we experienced the sight and fragrances of for the Italian resort of Capri misspelled the comes the name of the little stuffed pizza “container gardens” resting on our fire escapes and roof areas. name in their GPS device and ended up in known as calzone. And other wearable foods My friends and I saw tomatoes grow from the small yellow the industrial town of Carpi, 400 miles away, include ditali and its miniature version, blossoms that appeared on the tomato plants in containers. where they were puzzled by the absence of ditalini, the small pieces of pasta whose Some North Enders rented gardening lots in Revere or Woburn a beach. “It’s hard to understand how they names come from the Italian for “thimble” to grow their tomatoes, vegetables and herbs. I waited patiently managed it,” said a Carpi official. “I mean, or “finger of a glove.” From the Latin manica, for tomatoes and cucumbers to be harvested from my parent’s Capri is an island.” or “sleeve,” comes the Italian name for garden lot in Silver Lake, Wilmington, MA. Hollywood stuff! John Travolta is threat- those roomy, stuffable sleeves of pasta, Mama served us the fresh tomato salad for lunch many times, ening to leave the Church of Scientology manicotti From the Italian tagliare, “to cut”-a together with our fresh bread, some cheese and roasted black after 34 years, says the London Daily Mail. relative of the English tailor — comes the olives. We also enjoyed the salad with suppers of baked poul- The actor, 55, is wracked with guilt and pasta name tagliatelli, or “little ribbons.” The try or meats. anger because he didn’t seek conventional noodles called fettuccine also have a name medical treatment for his son, Jett — who that means “ribbons,” apparently a descen- died in January at 16 after years of seizures dant of the Italian fetta, or “slice.” Vita can be reached at [email protected] — relying instead on treatments approved Germs lurking in the sand! Most by Scientology. Travolta is upset “his reli- beachgoers know that swimming in foul • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) gion was not able to help his son more,” said water can make them sick. But in the adja- author Rick Ross, who has written about cent sand, levels of fecal bacteria — from Bay State GOP Got Two comes to leadership. If he Scientology. “It’s led him to question his runoff, sewage, and bird droppings — can be Charlie Baker is running were doing a bad job, would faith.” Friends said Travolta might be afraid many times higher than in the water. And for governor this year in his numbers be even lower? to leave the religion, which keeps files on think twice before being buried in sand: the GOP primary. He’ll be members’ personal lives. You’re 27% more likely to develop diarrhea, taking on Christy Mihos Slow Summer for Yancy? Carlo Scostumato says there would be and your kids’ risk rises 44%. If you must who ran last time as an In- I recently picked up my more religion in business if there were less play in the sand, study co-author Tim Wade dependent. Lots of Republi- third copy of City Councilor business in religion. tells the San Diego Union-Tribune, use a hand cans I’ve talked with. Yes, I Charlie Yancy’s YANCY 2009 The ageless Mother Superior Frances sanitizer or wash your hands.” know their pool is very small. report. The first one I read Fitzgerald, who is celebrating her birthday Despite a national unemployment rate I found a few Republicans had I believe, 55 photos of today, reminds us, the first gold brought back approaching 10 percent, more than 100,000 out there willing to admit to Yancy, the second one I by Christopher Columbus from the Ameri- U.S. nursing jobs are going unfilled. In that party designation and saw had the number around cas was used to gild the ceiling of the church response, Rep. Robert Wexler of Florida has most of them were rooting 64. This latest one only of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. The ceil- introduced a bill that would allow 20,000 for Mihos because he’s not had 34 photos of himself. ing and the gold are still there. foreign nurses annually to enter the U.S. your usual kind of politician. Yes, it was a smaller report The bare facts of life! Farmers in the for the next three years. Governor Patrick says his but per page, 34 still seems drought ravaged Indian state of Bihar have The astute Rosalie Cunio of Waltham numbers are down because way too many snapshots, ordered their unmarried daughters to plow claims a woman must nurse something, he’s doing a good job when it doesn’t it? the fields in the nude, in hopes of trigger- even if its only a grievance. ing the overdue monsoon. The theory, ac- Come Tuesday, August 18, the handsome 1st Generation cording to Upendra Kumar, a councilman in ageless musicologist Albert Natale will be the remote village of Banke Bazaar, is that celebrating a birthday. Yes, it’s his birthday! Italian-American the sight of so much exposed female flesh Other notables celebrating their birthdays “would get the weather gods badly embar- on August 18: Shelley Winters, and Robert Vita Orlando Sinopoli rassed, who in turn would ensure bumper Redford. It is rumored Shelley Winters did crops by sending rains.” ask Albert Natale to join her in celebrating Shares with us Nosey people! Michael Jackson’s artificial their birthdays together. Just remember, a a delightful recollection nose has vanished, says Rolling Stone. A birthday is what a child deserves, a man witness who viewed Jackson’s body in the observes and a woman preserves. of her memories as a child morgue said the prosthetic device he nor- A wee bit of show business reminiscing growing up in mally attached to his surgically damaged with Albert Natale. Bobby Darin’s 1959 Boston’s “Little Italy” nose was missing, revealing “bits of carti- smash hit “Mack the Knife” was on the Bill- lage surrounding a small dark hole.” board Magazine charts for twenty-two weeks. and a collection of Jackson’s former housekeeper Adrian Jerome Kern has received Academy Awards Italian family recipes McManus said that the performer kept “a for two songs: “The Last Time I Saw Paris” jar of fake noses,” some for use as disguises, (1941) and earlier “The Way You Look To- from the homeland. others that “were similar to his real nose,” night” (1936). Les Brown referred to his band which collapsed after too many plastic as “The Malted Milk Band.” Boris Karloff won surgeries. 16-thousand dollars in the 1950s quiz show, Great as Gifts The observant Tom Analetto of Medford “The 64-Thousand Dollar Question. His sub- FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM order an autographed copy from says, “Nature invented the nose for breath- ject was children’s stories. Hit records for Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 ing and smelling, but human nature added composer/conductor David Rose have been Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling a new use: sticking it into other people’s spread over the years. They include “Holi- business.” day For Strings” in 1944, “Like Young” in Michael Joe Jackson, born August 29, 1959, and “The Stripper” in 1962. And when 1958, was eleven when “I Want You Back” Tommy Dorsey left the Dorsey Brothers’ The Federal Trade Commission was released in November 1969 and sold band, among those stepping in as trombon- works for the consumer to prevent 2 million copies in its first six weeks. ist was a CBS staff trombonist named Jerry fraud and deception. So Oscar winner Meryl Streep takes on Colana, later a comedic bright-eyed mus- the iconic role of Julia Child in the film tached sidekick with Bob Hope. Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) “Julie & Julia.” Well. We doubt if we are or log on to www.ftc.gov. recognized in the film. In brief, as some of AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2009 Page 13 THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF EAST BOSTON Join us on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 6:30 PM at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library, located at 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, Massachusetts for the History and Development of East Boston by Anthony M. Here it is the middle of and Babbononno would invite Coleman stove that ran on Sammarco, noted author and historian will take place in August and many people Nanna’s siblings: Nanna’s unleaded gasoline. This would the form of an illustrated slide lecture on August 17, 2009 are on vacation. Actually, brother Zi’Antonio Ceruolo be used to make the Ameri- at 6:30PM. Please join us for a lovely evening of the begin- the English word “holiday” and his wife, Zi’ Mariucchia; can and Italian coffee that ning of East Boston formally known as Noddle’s Island. sounds more appropriate for her sister Zia Peppa and would accompany dessert at This event is free to the public and is handicapped a relaxing venture. To vacate her husband, Zi’ Mike the end of the picnic. Dessert accessible. For further information, please call sort of means to abandon. DeFelippis, her brother often included canoli, all (617) 569-0271 Anyway, it’s the middle of Zi’ Luigi Ceroli and his wife, types of Italian cookies and Planting this week. Stop by and just look, or bring you August and working folks Zi’ Carmelinda. Mom and for us kids, brownies. Babbo- gloves and gardening tools. Take a chance; meet the friends have between one and three Dad would include Uncle nonno would bring along a of the library at their best. Learn how to garden. This is a weeks off … hopefully with Nick, Uncle Paul, his wife bottle of Brioschi, just in great opportunity to take part in the beautification of the pay. Since the 1950s, head- Aunt Eleanor and their two case. library landscape. It’s free, it’s fun and we will make the ing to a vacation spot has be- daughters, Paula and Ellie. The pre-cooking would grounds just gorgeous. come the way most people (Uncle Gino wasn’t around at begin long before the picnic We can’t give you an exact time because everyone is vol- spend their time off. this time.) Included in the day would arrive. On the unteering when they are able to, after work, after personal When I was a kid, I was invitation would be several day before, the meats would stuff you know what I mean. Our suggestion is to take a told that going to a resort was of Mom’s cousins: Marie be picked up and on the chance, drop by any time during the day and early evening only for the rich. We people Beatrice and her husband, Al morning of the picnic, the and there might just be someone there planting away. If from East Boston and the (Al was called Al Ravanello, pastry and bread would be not you will get to see the progress. It is starting to look North End weren’t in that which means radish in En- attended to. As the morning stunning in parts. Everyone is welcome to participate. category, but if we owned a glish. He got the nickname progressed, Dad would pile It is a great time to be a Friend of the Library. car, day trips were possible. when he was a kid and wore Mom, Nanna and Babbo- There was Revere Beach, red pants with a green shirt. nonno into his car and head Nantucket Beach in Hull, His attire changed but the to the other end of East Bos- • Feast of the Assumption (Continued from Page 4) Hampton Beach, Stage Fort name stuck.) Next would be ton to pick up Zi’Antonio and Council taught in the Dog- reassuring to know that in Park in Gloucester, possible her cousins Josie and Mike Zi’Mariucchia, they didn’t matic Constitution Lumen a world that seems to be trips to the Cape or New who were both handicapped drive. Uncle Paul and Uncle Gentium that “the Immacu- growing increasingly out of Hampshire … locations but made the best of it and Nick both had cars and would late Virgin, preserved free control, there is a man and where you could head in the worked all of their adult lives. pick up the rest of the family from all stain of original a place so attuned to nature morning and return from by Mom’s closest cousin was members as most, back in sin, was taken up body and and its Creator that he has nightfall. If on your time off Louise Pepe. She would al- the day, didn’t own their soul into heavenly glory, built his life around the you did chores around the ways be included along with own transportation. But, by when her earthly life was seasons of nature and of house, after dinner you her husband, Ralph, and her 10:00 a.m., everyone would over, and exalted by the Lord the Church and most assur- might sit on your front steps children Lulu, Anthony and be at Mystic Lake and the as Queen over all things .” edly will stop on Saturday to to cool off. No one had air Ralphie. Lulu and Anthony preparation for a picnic would It has been several spend some time contem- conditioners in those days. A are gone, but you might find begin. years since we visited with plating the Assumption and vacation might be sitting on the name Ralph Pepe famil- We kids would be looking Brother Matthias, still it is its significance. someone else’s front steps. iar. He is my closest relative forward to a swim at the Don’t laugh, that’s the way it and my family and his spend lake’s public beach. This was • The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9) was. I remember many an all of the holidays together to only possible with an adult evening after dinner when this day. I’ve written about watching us from the shore- we kids would be playing in him many times. line. It’s not that we weren’t the street and the adults Once the plans were set in trusted or couldn’t swim, but would be sitting on their front motion, the anticipation we were out of our environ- steps. Around 6:30 or 7:00 PM would become more intense ment and in the American my father would come out of as the day for the picnic came world, so a watchful eye was the house in his tuxedo, ma- closer. There are many there, just in case. Frisbees neuver his bass violin into preparations for a picnic. and wiffle balls hadn’t been his car, say hello and goodbye There are even more for invented yet, so after a to the neighbors, tell me to an Italian picnic. Dad and swim, we kids tossed a base- mind my mother and get in Babbononno would determine ball around. Babbononno the house early and then how much beer and wine would have brought bocce head off to play with his band. and soda would be needed balls for the adult men to play Babbononno would yell in- and buy all of it ahead of if there was time and room structions on how to play well time. If it was to be a barbe- enough. All the while, the and then get back to his con- cue, steaks, ribs, hamburg- women would be warming versation with the neighbors ers, hotdogs, and hot and the pasta and sauce that they while puffing his stogie. That sweet Italian sausages would had made earlier. Dad and is the way it was. have to be ordered and picked my uncles, before anything At some point during up the night before the event. else happened, would have August, Nanna, Babbononno Now, American picnics might made a fire in the designated and my folks would plan a include some or all of the hearth so the women could Enjoying the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s “Launch picnic. This would include things I’ve mentioned, but warm things that had to be Party” for its newly organized Friends Council are, left all of the generations in the Italian picnics were differ- heated. to right, Rebecca Ivey, James and Jennifer Rosenberg, extended family and would ent. Nanna, her sisters-in- When it was time to cook and Paul Meade. (Photo by Roger Farrington) be a one day vacation for all law, my mother and her the meats, Dad usually was the relatives involved. One of female cousins would pre- the designated chef. While had to replace). Live enter- Island Hospital to support the easiest places for every- pare antipasti, salad, ravioli, watching him cook, the tainment will provide a great local families in great need. one to get to was Mystic Lake gnocchi, pasta al forno and supervisors, Babbononno and end to a great day. For more information which runs through Medford the meat sauce that would the other males would Family Reach is a non- about the Tournament or to and Winchester. For us city cover their pastas. Loaves of indulge in liquid refresh- profit organization dedicated sign up, call Tom, Susan or folks, this was the country. sliced Italian bread would ment: Zi’Antonio’s home- to providing financial relief Kerry at Dick’s Last Resort, You had to make a weekend have to be included, espe- made red wine, a bottle of and heartfelt support to fami- 617-267-8080. Players can reservation for a fireplace to cially to accompany the anti- Harvard Ale, Pickwick Ale, lies fighting pediatric can- also sign-up online at barbecue meats way ahead pasto selections and the Balentine Beer, or a high ball, cers and other life-threaten- www.familyreach.org. of time and Dad usually sausages. A jar of home- seeing that someone would ing diseases. The foundation Enjoy! handled this chore. The day pickled (real) hot peppers always include a bottle of alleviates the burden of would most likely be a Sun- would be opened and placed Canadian whiskey and a everyday expenses that ac- (Be sure to visit Hilda day. It was the best choice for on the picnic table for the bottle of ginger ale. cumulate during treatment, Morrill’s gardening Web site, all family members. Nanna brave at heart. Dad had a Once the meats were all in from monthly mortgage pay- www.bostongardens.com. place on the grill, everyone ments to hospital parking In addition to events covered would be called to the picnic bills. and reported by the columnist, — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — table for the first course, the Family Reach has estab- “The Socially Set” is compiled THE antipasto. This would be fol- lished relationships with from various other sources lowed by the pasta that the major hospitals nationwide, such as news and press re- women in Nanna’s genera- including Dana Farber’s leases, PRNewswire services, Johnny Christy tion had made. Somehow, the Jimmy Fund and Rhode etc.) gravy always contained an abundance of meatballs. Orchestra I’m out of space and will Your Ad Could Go Here continue with this genuine MUSIC FOR ALL picnic next week. For information about advertising in OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 In the meantime, GOD the Post-Gazette, call 617-227-8929. BLESS AMERICA Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2009 The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) Surprise 75th Birthday Party Shooters are Anything Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco Morphs into Family Reunion BUT “KNUCKLEHEADS” Recently, Howie Carr has been slamming OIL FOR FOOD: HOW FIAT GOOFED! Most readers may Mayor Tom Menino’s efforts at curbing remember the ‘oil for food program’ regarding the old regime neighborhood violence. He factiously said in Iraq. The Torino’s Corporation (FIAT) was accused of the Mayor’s efforts seemed to be working having to pay bribes to the old Regime in Baghdad. The US since it’s been more than a week since Department of Justice which investigated the matter fined any 12 year old girls have been shot by an FIAT to the tune of $7.8 million for indirect involvement in AK-47. Fewer people have died this year on the investigation. The SEC that investigated the illegal the streets of Boston compared to last transaction claimed refund from FIAT for having bribed year at the same date. Actual numbers are officials of the old Iraq Government. Now the Italian corpo- down by at least six. Then, the newest act ration has put an end to the matter by paying the fine. of violence happens leaving death in After a long dispute FIAT was responsible because three Brother and Sister Act: From left to right Dorchester’s Uphams Corner area. One corporations controlled by FIAT committed the infraction: are “the other” Sal Giarratani of shot through a restaurant window on IVECO, CNH Italia, and CNB France. FIAT has now imposed Beachmont, Nina Whipple of Nashua, New Hancock Street and another man nearby on strict controls over its American subsidiaries to forestall Hampshire, the center of attraction Phyllis Bird Street. future troubles. Gorman and Mike “Angelo” Giarratani of Carlo’s “Tony” Henriquez, a Boston City Fort Myers, Florida. Council candidate in District 7 says he was THE NEW TECHNOLOGY: MICRO-MECHANICS In the not (Photo taken by Karen Gorman) “appalled” by senseless deaths. He added, too distant future a research conducted in the USA by the “What’s really saddening is the knuckle- Italian Federico Capasso, there are nanosensors which Back on Saturday, heads in the neighborhoods are not only are based on levitation, as reported by the magazine July 25th, Karen affecting residents but businesses, and now “Nature”. “Our next objective is to observe the phenom- Gorman of Maine they’ve taken the life out of a hardworking enon of levitation at ‘quantistic’ levels in which we are with her sisters guy.” already working”, said Capasso to the interviewer after Phyllis Ann of The other day, I drove behind an MBTA Capasso’s publication of the research he had conducted with North Carolina and bus with an advertisement proclaiming a Physicist Jeremy Munday, of Harvard, and Adrian Parsegian Michelle of Saugus “Season of Peace” this summer in Boston. of the National Institute of Health, of Bethesda, Maryland. threw a surprise The ad campaign was sponsored by the Capasso left Italy several years ago to work in the United birthday party for Boston Ten Point Coalition but apparently States, to conduct research on the fundamental signifi- Karen Gorman and their mom and it this peace season hasn’t caught on with cance vis-à-vis the laser. He has been working at the Bell Sal Giarratani cel- was a real surprise. enough folks. Laboratories and at Harvard University. To be able to ebrating at her Mom Their mother The term “knucklehead” hardly seems observe levitation at a nanometric level would be a zenith Phyllis’ surprise Phyllis who turned appropriate for shooters out there killing of the phenomenon which Capasso and his colleagues, first birthday party. 75 years old never other folks. Perhaps, Reverend Eugene in the world, have been able to measure, i.e. the inversion saw it coming. Rivers can get away with using this term of an attraction force at a quantistic level (the Casimir’s The Giarratani family came in from all but it sounded terrible coming from a can- force) at a repulsive strength. In a force which can then be over to surprise Phyllis. didate for public office. Folks who kill other controlled and calibrated it would make possible a minia- The party took place in her Melrose back- folks aren’t knuckleheads and cutesy sound turization of the mechanics, heretofore impossible. In the yard as her husband who already reached bites seem inappropriate for the circum- future it could be possible to make sensors based on the 75 years old kept the secret a secret. stances sounding violent acts. presence of free elements to rotate, or to transfer one or Phyllis grew up in Boston’s’ North End on Candidates for public office need to address the other with an imperceptible friction, for their surface Prince Street across from the power plant. ways of addressing this urban pathology of will not be able to come in contact thanks to the repulsive The Giarratani family which started out killing. How to fight it. How to prevent its force. Capasso thinks that devices’ as those above described, in the Sacred Heart Parish, moved to spread. How to take the root causes behind could become a reality in five to ten years. It’s, however, St. Leonard’s Parish and from there across it. We don’t need more street workers on the impossible to make predictions, while he observed the laser the country. street, we need more parents in the homes he perfected in 1994 while working at the Bell labs. And Just as I was the oldest in my wing of the of our besieged neighborhoods when people now, a brief comment. How is it that people here don’t think family, she was the same in her wing. can die just from being in the wrong place at highly of the Italians, who hardly produce anything in Italy, Photos were taken at this event and all the wrong time. The only knuckleheads out but when they move abroad, mostly in the US. They quickly my cousins are waiting for this account of there are politicians and wannabes who have excel, and well. Obviously, research in Italy doesn’t get the the party. Anytime a family can gather to- little if any idea how to fight this “cancer”. Government’s support it needs, and deserves. When young gether in happy times is a time to celebrate We all need to be pro-active to be a pro- and talented scientists are denied any help they accept and remember! season of peace. offers from abroad, and run away. • La Pentola di Rame Kick Off (Continued from Page 8) • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) www.bcae.org Monday, Au- Cambridge, MA, 617-354- 232-0007, www.eurostoves. gust 17, 6-9 p.m., Thurs-day, 2020, www.cambridge com Friday, August 28, 7:00- efits Are Not Guaranteed by themselves to the fruits of August 27, 6-9 p.m. culinary.com. Friday, August 10:00 p.m. Law. Congress Can Treat the taxpayer’s largesse, TRADITIONAL TUSCAN 21, 6-10 p.m. For updated class sched- Your Benefits Like Welfare DEMS can render seniors to FISH — The Cambridge TRADITIONAL TUSCAN ule, visit www.lapentola or Pork Barrel Spending. expendable status. They will School of the Culinary Arts, FRESH PASTA AND dirame.com/events. I remind readers, in the have their super majority for 2020 Massachusetts Ave., SAUCES — The Cambridge last nine years, Congress decades to come. School of the Culinary Arts, SPECIAL EVENTS: has “raided” over $1.7 tril- Kennedy and his Demo- 2020 Massachusetts Ave., Chef’s Table Supper Club: lion from the SS Trust Fund. cratic party are willing to ATTENTION Cambridge, MA, 617-354- A Tuscan Feast The Trust Fund is danger- sell the nation out for politi- 2020, www.cambridgecul Eurostoves Culinary Cen- ously close to paying out cal expedience and at the ATTORNEYS inary.com Saturday, August ter, 45 Enon Street, Beverly, more than it takes in. same time put the security 22, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. MA, (978) 232-0007 With the millions of para- of the nation in great peril. The POST-GAZETTE EUROSTOVES GUEST Sunday, August 23, 6:30 – sites eagerly awaiting citi- Our founders weep in their CHEF SERIES — Eurostoves 9:30 p.m., zenship delighted to avail graves. newspaper is a paper Culinary Center, 45 Enon Five-course sit-down din- of general circulation. Street, Beverly, MA, 978- ner paired with wine. • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) We are qualified to evening celebrations, held Red Sox legend and new Hall accept legal notices at community pools around of Famer Jim Rice also re- Boston, bring hundreds of cently hosted a youth base- from any court in each neighbors together for pool- ball clinic. The Bruins, who town that we serve. side fun in the sun, a healthy reinvigorated hockey in the cook-out, music, games, and Hub with a great season last information about BCYF pro- year, have hosted neighbor- LEGAL NOTICES gramming. If you haven’t hood hockey clinics, and the made it to one yet, don’t Celtics showed their com- For information on placing worry! You still have a munity spirit by helping a Legal Notice in the chance to join the fun before distribute food for over 400 they wrap up on August 26. families at the Mildred Av- POST-GAZETTE, please This summer, I’m espe- enue Community Center as call (617) 227-8929; cially proud of all of the sup- part of Feed the Children. or mail notice to: port we’ve received from our We’ve had a lot of fun so professional sports teams. far, but there’s still more POST-GAZETTE The Red Sox continue to step summer left. You can check P.O. BOX 135 up to the plate with the Sox out all of the upcoming Talks series that brings summer activities for kids BOSTON, MA 02113 kids together with their and families by visiting Attn: Legal Notices ! favorite players and coaches. www.cityofboston.gov/BCYF. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 14, 2009 Page 15 • Maverick Station (Continued from Page 1) districts. Join us for musical and variety entertainment with local business promotions in and around Maverick EXTRA Innings Square. Residents and visitors of all ages are invited to by Sal Giarratani Maverick Square to enjoy exclusive discounts, promotions, sidewalk sales, and more by local merchants! Catch musical Remember the You Gotta Believe Fame in Cooperstown. Many say it took so and variety entertainment (weather permitting) in Miracle Mets of ‘69 long because the way his stats dropped Maverick Square between 4pm-7pm, and other entertain- over night. His last season, he was plain The late ment on Saturday and Sunday throughout the day. horrible but overall his career stats made 60s produced For more information, including the latest enter- him Hall of Fame material. Many myself two great tainment schedules and merchant promotions, please included, the other thing that caused miracle contact the East Boston Chamber at 617-569-5000, him to wait so long was his attitude and baseball East Boston Main Streets at 617-561-1044, or visit personality as a player. He was that word teams, the www.EastBostonChamber.com or www.EBMainStreets.com. that begins with the letter “A”. He had little Impossible THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 if any personality and forget about being Dream Red EBNHC Giveaways & Blood Pressure Screening: pleasant. Pete Rose was even better at that Sox in ’67 11:00AM – 4:00PM at Lewis Mall. trait. With time I even warmed up to him and the Miracle Mets of ’69. The Kardiac Al Natale Big Band: 5:00PM – 7:00PM at Lewis Mall, and am glad to see a “clean” player get into Kids and the You Gotta Believe team. The www.zumix.org. the Hall. 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He Dunkin Donuts Mascots: 4:00PM - 7:00PM, throughout Tommy Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Nolan Ryan graduated from the Mick back in 1966, I the Square. and Gary Gentry. In that rotation, Ryan was graduated three years earlier in 1963. We Open Mic Nightly at Eddie C’s. actually the number three starter behind talked about our old teachers like Mr. Shea North End Musical Duo at Lewis Mall. the Seaver-Koosman tag team. and how short we thought the girls’ skirts (Note: This schedule is subject to change. Also, in the event I was only 21 years old and loving every were back in the sixties. Then Tony and of inclement weather, entertainers may be moved inside local minute of baseball that year when 25 guys I started talking about baseball. Back in business establishments or the Maverick MBTA station.) got together and said they could do it. They the day at the Mick, Tony said he was a just had to believe in themselves. They did standout player. He played on that notori- ous 1966 All-Time team. They had nine (Continued from Page 1) and they won. • Course of Human Events straight victories that year before they that the states needed a cen- American people. So, the became notorious. Tony says he was great tral authority to defend states and the people have Jimmy Rice Gets Inducted at bat and on the mount. Sandy Koufax, themselves against a com- decided to stand up and take into Hall of Fame Frank Robinson and Luis Aparico rolled up mon enemy, they did not back their state sovereignty It took him 16 years but Jimmy Rice fi- into one or as they say in the North End, an make the argument that before their state citizen- nally got himself inducted into the Hall of Italian guy. the states should give up ship, like private health in- their sovereignty to achieve surance becomes, a thing of that. And, they never even the past. National Italian American remotely imagined that the Soon, the “feds” may be Taste of the “common enemy” would be- faced with a dire choice: ei- Sports Hall of Fame come the federal govern- ther return to the tenets of North End ment itself. federalism or be prepared for New England Chapter, Inc. But that is exactly what today’s “ragtag army” of has happened. rebels to echo the actions of Of course, the Obama Ad- the founders and “dissolve 6th ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT ministration and Congress the political bonds which To raise funds for scholarships and the North End Community. are showing no signs of stop- have connected them with ping the fleecing of the another.” Mr. Obama, meet Mr. Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 1 pm LEGAL NOTICE Jefferson. 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Saturday games listed — the It is the 2009-2010 regular fewest for any day of the week. season schedule for the The busiest month for the Boston Celtics — a slate of Celtics will be March, just games that has them open- when they enter the stretch ing on the road and closing at drive to secure the highest home. Whether they will be playoff position they possibly safe there will be determined can. They’ll play 17 games in the 2010 playoffs. that month, 10 at home and After the completion of seven on the road — includ- an eight-game preseason ing eight games in 12 days Left to Right: Reinaldo Oliveira Jr.; schedule, the C’s will get during the middle of the Corporal Kenneth Bell, Rhode Island State Real Contenders Rich Gingras, and Jimmy things rolling for real on Oc- month. They’ll also play 14 Police; Retired Massachusetts State Farrell. tober 27 when they travel to games a month in November, Police Lieutenant Robert McCarthy advice that I could, give; My advice was on Cleveland to open the regu- December and January, Director of Office of Education & Compli- the strengths that Boxing gives one in life. lar season against the Cava- along with 12 in February — ance Diocese of Providence; Lieutenant Staying in school, working hard in your liers. The Cavs, who finished the break for the All-Star Wilfred Hill, Rhode Island State Police, studies, plugging ahead, and the impor- atop the Eastern Conference game in Dallas on February Speaker at Salve Regina University Rhode tance of, getting back up on your own two last season with a 66-16 14 accounting for the reduced Island. feet, after a knock down. I’ve had experi- mark, are expected to be even number. Never forget, where you came from. Face ence getting back up after a knockdown. stronger this year following When will it be this season? adversity face to face. Get back up, after you More than I wanted to in Boxing and in Life. their acquisition of NBA vet- It — the game that most get knocked down. The great Heavyweight I spoke of, when I almost died. I was given eran star Shaquille O’Neal. people circle on their calen- Champion 49-0-0, 43 KO Rocky Marciano my “Last Rites” at the age of eight. Struck The game featuring the dars being the one against got knocked down twice in his career by by a motor vehicle, and rushed by ambu- LeBron James-led team is the Los Angeles Lakers — will Jersey Joe Walcott in the 1st and Archie lance to a hospital. Eventually I got back up. widely seen as a possible pre- be on Sunday, January 31 Moore in the 2nd round. Rocky Marciano got A rebuilt left arm, about five inches shorter, view of the Eastern Confer- starting at 3:30 p.m. some two back up, fought back and Kayoed Walcott than my right arm. A disfigured face. A ence finals that will be played and a half weeks later the C’s in the 13th round, and Moore in the 9th. Get smashed nose, that I couldn’t breath out of. many months later during will play the Lakers on the back up on your own two feet, or stay down. This caused me to spit my mouthpiece out the latter half of May. road in a February 18 game. A decision you make, or are unable to make, on a few occasions, because I couldn’t There will be no rest for the Oh, and there will also be due to a lack of consciousness. Boxing does breath. Only one airway (my mouth). The Celtics, though, as they re- two preseason games at the introduce you to the rude awakening of re- referees stopped these fights, a couple of turn to Boston for their home Garden — both over the long ality. You learn respect. You learn to under- times. They thought I was hurt, and did it opener against Charlotte — Columbus Day Weekend. In stand that others might be able to do better for my own good. I fought real tough war- set for the very next night the first one the C’s will host than you, or that you can do better than oth- riors. This is a proud thing about myself. “I (October 28) — the first of 17 the New York Knicks on ers. Accept reality, and go on in life. I ac- lost fair, and square in Boxing!” “I won fair back-to-back pairings of Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. cepted it, when I wasn’t the best. Some- and square in Boxing!” Other fighters have games scheduled throughout Then on Sunday, October 11, things I did the best and some things I didn’t. their own Achilles Heels. The message to the season. Two nights later the New Jersey Nets visit the I learned to work harder, to do better. I did these youths was! “No excuses!” Always do on October 30, it’s the 2009 parquet for a 1 p.m. start. the best Reinaldo A. Oliveira Jr. could. Your the best you can. “Pug on!” To me I can do playoffs all over again as the The Celtics will also play a opponent, an equal at the start of the match. anything I want to in the World. I am Tall, Chicago Bulls pay a visit to preseason game in Hartford, “Touch gloves. Go twelve rounds or less, Dark and Handsome!” Okay. I’m not tall. the Garden. facing the Toronto Raptors in “Ding!” Who’s hand gets raised, is the The sport of Boxing is the greatest. Because In fact, just as the regular the Nutmeg State on October Winner. You learn, that the only way to dem- of Boxing, I learned to never quit. To face season opens with a back- 14. It will be the Celtics first onstrate that you are better, is to compete. difficult obstacles face to face. To continue to-back, it will close with game in Hartford since they Society can learn from Boxing. You learn! on when battered with difficulties. I can one as well, the C’s playing played the Philadelphia 76ers “Equal Rights!” Which is? That all Right succeed at anything I want to. Keep Plug- at Chicago on April 13 fol- in a preseason game there Hands, are not equal. We don’t talk a good ging ahead. That’s where victory is. I’ll lowed by a home contest with back on October 18, 1995 — fight. “We face and confront opposition face decide myself, when to throw in the Towel. Milwaukee on April 14. some 14 years ago. In all, the to face, and learn to back up our words!” Walk I also received a Special Thank You letter The Orlando Magic — the Celtics will play eight pre- up the stairs to adversity. Two fighters. The from The Diocese of Providence. Office of team that eliminated the season games in a span of only Equality, in the Ring is Weight-class! Education & Compliance, for this time. Celtics from the 2009 playoffs 15 days — a good preparation That’s all. We accept competition. Accept This letter is very much appreciated. If my — will come to Causeway for the rigors of the regular who we are. You’re own strengths, weak- message to these youth, was at least only Street twice during the sea- season. nesses, power, speed, size, intelligence, listened to by one, and it made at least a son — on Friday, November As the middle of August endurance, aggressiveness, belief in God, small difference in their lives, a goal was 20 and Sunday, February 7. approached the Celtics finally genetics, desire, will to win, motivation, achieved. I appreciate their letter of thanks. Cleveland, the powerful re-signed restricted free preparation, confidence, and corner, are I’m honored to assist you, in helping these team that the Celtics will face agent Glen “Big Baby” Davis what really counts. No time outs. No substi- youth. As I do to help Boxing. in the regular season opener, to a new two-year deal. That tutions. Accept it, as all fighters do. These ** Now a Special Announcement! I re- will eventually play on the should make many in Celtics factors develop in oneself, and make us who ceived an email on August 3, 2009. Great parquet. You’ll have to wait Nation quite happy since he we are, and become. World Champions and news. I am glad that this decision was made until 2010 but they will come has been a fan favorite since World Contenders, Real Fighters in Life by you. It makes sense. Doesn’t It? CES now to Boston — on Thursday, his arrival two years ago. “The Best of the Best!” All that counts is throws “A three punch, knockout Combi- February 25 and Sunday, Davis really came alive in real ability. We understand and applaud, that nation!” “1” New York Wednesday Sep- April 4. the 2009 playoffs, averaging some are better than others. There’s a rat- tember 2nd (New York State Fair in Syra- And if you like wearing 15.8 points and 5.6 rebounds ing system in Boxing, for a reason. We don’t cuse), “2” Rhode Island Friday September green then mark the date — per contest — a performance cover up weaknesses, in an opponent. They 4th (Twin Rivers Lincoln), and “3” in Mas- the Celtics will play at home that obviously played a key get exposed by their inabilities, and go on sachusetts Friday September 11th (Ply- on St. Patrick’s Day this sea- factor in his contract or not? Develop your strengths, and do the mouth Memorial Hall). “Take That!” A 1, son, meeting the New York renewal. best “You Can.”This brings to point, that I 2, 3 Knockout Punch. “POW!” “You want Knicks on March 17. In addition, management recently spoke at Salve Regina University, more of this?” Get up, on your feet. Call Rare items on the schedule must also be happy since Big in Newport, Rhode Island. On behalf of CES at (401)724-2253 for tickets, and “We’ll include the Celtics playing on Baby — who was listed as a the Most Reverend Bishop Thomas J. see you at the Fights!” Congratulations. Thursday and Saturday — tra- robust 289 pounds last Tobin, D.D., and the Office of Black Catho- And Best Wishes. ditionally the nights for spring—appears to be a bit lics. Participating in this 2009 Kujenga “You get knocked down. Get back up, Bruins home games at the more slim as the start of Weekend Retreat. I along with Retired and fight back in life!” That’s what Garden. The Celtics will play training camp grows closer. Lieutenant Robert McCarthy of the Mas- Boxers do!” two Thursday home games on There were reports that Davis sachusetts State Police (He’s tough, and ran Causeway Street — on Janu- has put himself through in- the great Police Academy, I graduated from. ary 14 against Chicago and tense workouts this summer One of the Smallest graduating classes be- the aforementioned February and his efforts have indeed cause of a large dropout rate), Lieutenant 25 contest against Cleveland. paid dividends. Wilfred Hill and Corporal Kenneth Bell of The first of two Saturday Comcast SportsNet will the Rhode Island State Police, spoke with home contests will usher in once again carry the games these children. They did an excellent job. the 2010 portion of the sched- throughout the region on the They were spectacular. This was a great ule for the Green and White TV side. WEEI-AM will carry weekend event for these young adults. Many — a game against Toronto on all Celtics regular season and other speakers and many events were January 2. A second Satur- playoff games on radio this present for these future leaders. I am hon- day home game is penciled in season via a 17-station net- ored that myself a Retired Boxer, and re- for February 27 against New work that will feature outlets tired Police Officer (1981 to 2001), was able Jimmy Manning, and Papa Ray Drayton. Jersey and it will be the rar- in all New England states to contribute little, hopefully listened to Sean Creegan. est of the rare — a Saturday except Connecticut.