VOL. 117 - NO. 23 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JUNE 7, 2013 $.30 A COPY Religious Procession Held by MassDOT Kicks Off Plans to Societa Santa Maria di Anzano REVOLUTIONIZE TOLL COLLECTION Cash Toll Collection to End on Tobin in 2014; Public Information Meetings Beginning

Societa Santa Maria di Anzano concludes the procession at Christopher Columbus Park. (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) The first religious procession of the summer was held on The Massachusetts Department of Trans- and pay cash for their Tobin Bridge toll. Tolls Sunday, June 2nd by the Societa Santa Maria di Anzano. portation (MassDOT) announced plans are will be collected electronically in one of two This date also marks Italy’s “Festa della Repubblica” which underway for the implementation of All Elec- ways: either through the motorist’s E-ZPass commemorates the date Italians chose their own form of tronic Tolling (AET) on the Tobin Bridge, a transponder or via a program in which a government, in the aftermath of World War II. form of toll collection that saves drivers from camera captures the license plate and the The procession began at St. Leonard Church accompa- both stopping and slowing down to pay their vehicle’s registered owner is billed by mail. nied by music from the Italian-American Band. The Societa toll. MassDOT has scheduled a series of A contractor has been selected to install the Santa Maria di Anzano is located in Somerville and it was informational meetings to inform North gantry or overhead collection system and formed in 1905, honoring the image of the Madonna, dis- Shore commuters and answer questions work is beginning to support the technical covered in Anzano, Italy 400 years ago. The celebration about the upcoming transition. back-office operations. concluded at Christopher Columbus Park where the Santa “With the implementation of this innova- The informational meeting series will Maria di Anzano statue was presented by the Society’s Presi- tive form of toll collection we are saying to acquaint residents with the logistics of dent, Elio LoRusso. (Additonal Photos on Page 3) our customers that their time is valuable,” the transition including the timeframes and said MassDOT Secretary & CEO Richard A. the benefits of AET such as reduced con- Davey. “We are also increasing safety and gestion, increased safety and cutting green- reducing greenhouse gas emissions by cut- house gas emissions. Prior to and following ting congestion and the time spent idling the brief presentation, motorists will be able News Briefs at the cash booth.” to sign up for an E-ZPass transponder by Sal Giarratani Beginning early in 2014, motorists will no on-site. longer have the option to stop at a toll booth (Continued on Page 10) R.I. Health Insurers Seek Premium Hikes Reportedly, health insurers down in Rhode SAVE THE DATE Island are seeking double-digit increases in pre- miums that individuals and small businesses will pay for coverage next year, the largest reported North End Athletic Association increase in many years. It is all due as the fed- eral health care law takes full effect. Obamacare ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT is here and the bad news is just beginning. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, the largest IN MEMORY OF state insurer wants an 18 percent hike for indi- viduals and is seeking almost 15 percent from small business owners. Other insurers are seek- CARMEN “TILLY” DE MARTINO ing very much the same kind of premium hikes. Obama Says MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2013 7:30 a.m. (shot gun start) This War Must End Like All Wars End When I heard President Obama say the above about the War on Terror that was declared on us ANDOVER COUNTRY CLUB Canterbury Street, Andover, MA back on September 11, 2001 when radical Islam- ists hijacked airplanes and took down two towers More than 144 golfers participate in this sold-out tournament annually. It is important in New York City killing nearly 3,000, I wondered that you save the date and plan on joining us on Monday, August 5th. clearly what is the president saying and what does it mean. This war is unlike any war we have GOLF, LUNCH AND RAFFLE PRIZES ... fought. Who is the enemy and what is the enemy The money raised from this tournament allows the North End Athletic Association to purchase today. It is certainly not a country, it is a world uniforms and equipment for sporting events and add to the existing programs. view held by radicalized jihadists who believe the The North End Athletic Association is a 52-year-old organization, which provides athletic, social, West, a/k/a the United States is evil. The note educational and civic activities within the community and the City of Boston. (Continued on Page 14) For further information, please contact Louie Cavagnaro at 617-523-7410

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Nostra by David Trumbull A weekly column highlighting some of the more interesting aspects of our Millions of Dollars in Questionable Benefits According to the recently The biggest concern ought check whether assistance ZACHARY TAYLOR released report of the Audi- to be not the magnitude of recipients are alive or dead. tor of the Commonwealth, the mismanagement found That outrage is justified, for the Department of Transi- at DTA, but the lack of con- such negligence on the part tional Assistance has given cern for proper procedures of a state agency is practi- out “Millions of Dollars in and safeguards. The audit cally criminal. Questionable Benefits.” found that “DTA does not use However, I propose that the Auditor Suzanne M. any of the management re- persons — persons who Bump’s office found over a ports provided by its EBT heretofore have been silent thousand dead persons col- (Electronic Benefits Trans- or even apologists for DTA — lecting benefits totaling $2.4 fer) contractor to assist in who ought to be the most million. the detection of potentially outraged, are the advocates They found nearly a mil- fraudulent activities.” for the truly needy in our lion dollars in double pay- Apparently DTA follows the Commonwealth. Every dollar DATE OF BIRTH: November 24, 1784 ments to persons with dual Sergeant Shultz “I see noth- wasted on benefits paid to accounts due to the use of ing” school of management someone dead or to someone PLACE OF BIRTH: Barboursville, VA more than one social secu- as far as fraud detection. receiving benefits under DATE OF DEATH: July 9, 1850 rity number or variants in This is troubling, for what- more than one name or so- PLACE OF DEATH: Washington, DC the spelling of the recipient’s ever the current rate of fraud cial security number is a SPOUSE: Margaret name. is, you can be sure it will dollar not available to the PRESIDENT: March 4, 1849[a] - July 9, 1850 Those numbers may sound grow, as dishonest persons poor for whom the program “Old rough and ready,” they called Zachary Taylor, big to you and me, but in an find out that one can get away was created. That is not Muscular and stocky, a man in great favor; agency the size of DTA, with scamming the system. merely criminal, it is im- He was a career soldier, but it should be noted, where the cost of one pro- Most of the public outrage moral. DTA’s lack of effective As our twelfth President he had never before voted. gram, SNAP (Supplemental at the exposure of waste, controls to detect and pre- His political views remained an unknown, Nutrition Assistance Pro- fraud and abuse at DTA has vent fraud allows crooks to But his anti-slavery position made slave owners groan; gram) is $1.3 billion, the to- been directed at the harm steal from the taxpayer and As a President he became a potential force, tal waste and fraud is not done to the taxpayers of the from the poor. The prophets To either stop the practice or alter its course. staggering, as some have Commonwealth. We work of the Old Testament had suggested. That is, unless hard only to see the taxes quite a lot to say about those Her promoted efficiency in the Army and Navy, the audit merely spotted the on our wages and salaries who steal from the poor or But with agriculture and commerce, “tip of the iceberg” as many wasted by a bureaucracy that stand by and do nothing while they both said “well maybe.” of us suspect. can’t even be bothered to others plunder the poor. Soon all of the “maybes” were turned into grunts, When Zac kicked the bucket after just sixteen months. He wed Maggy Smith from old Maryland, The daughter of a planter, when he asked for her hand; Mayor Menino 2013 Garden Contest Instead of roaming the country doing things she loved most, She spent thirty-five years at frontier Army posts. When Zac was elected to pursue his goal, Maggy was too ill for her First Lady role; She outlived her husband, some say she was lucky, Died two years later, now they’re both in Kentucky. [a] Taylor’s term of service was scheduled to begin on March 4, 1849, but as this day fell on a Sunday, Taylor refused to be sworn in until the following day. Vice President Millard Fillmore was also not sworn in on that day. Most scholars believe that according to the Constitution, Taylor’s term began on March 4, regardless of whether he had taken the oath. Boston’s green thumbs have until July 12 flights for four to any nonstop destination from to register for Mayor Menino’s 2013 Garden Boston. Terms, conditions and blackout dates Contest presented by the Boston Parks and apply. Recreation Department and sponsored by Last year the Garden Contest announced Comcast with a grand prize provided by a Hall of Fame. Gardeners who have won JetBlue. three or more times in the last ten years Gardeners or those nominating their fa- will be automatically entered into the Hall of vorite gardeners may find nomination forms Fame and will be recognized at the awards at www.cityofboston.gov/parks/gardencontest. ceremony in late August. These distin- First place winners will receive the coveted guished Hall-of-Famers will be ineligible to “Golden Trowel” award from Mayor Menino enter as contestants but are welcome to and prize packages from the Parks Depart- return as judges. ment, Comcast, Mahoney’s Garden Centers To enter the contest, apply online at of Brighton and other sponsors at an awards www.cityofboston.gov/parks/gardencontest or ceremony in August in the Public Garden. pick up entry forms at Boston City Hall, Bos- All finalists in this year’s Garden Contest ton Community Centers, and Boston Public will also be entered into a drawing for a Library branches. 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Massachusetts Department of Transportation Invites you to an informational meeting regarding The Callahan Tunnel Rehabilitation Project Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:30pm Nazzaro Community Center 30 North Bennet Street, Boston, Massachusetts This project, which will have TRAFFIC IMPACTS, includes rehabilitation of the tunnel’s deck, curb line, gutters and replacement of the tunnel’s wall panels. MassDOT project staff will present details and preliminary schedule information. For more information, please contact John Romano, MassDOT Municipal Liaison at 857-368-8905 or [email protected]. This meeting space is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation (such as American Sign Language Interpreters, assistive listening devices, handouts in alternate formats, etc.) and/or language assistance to fully participate, please contact John Romano at MassDOT at 857-368-8905 or [email protected] before June 13th. Such accommodations will be provided free of charge. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 7, 2013 Page 3 Republic Day Reception Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor by Ivanha Paz 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 A reception celebrating Italian National Day took place at the Algonquin Club in Boston hosted by e-mail: [email protected] the Consul General of Italy, Giuseppe Pastorelli and his wife, Lilla. Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com “La Festa della Repubblica” is celebrated in Italy on Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly June 2nd and it commemorates the date in 1946 when the Italian population chose its own form of govern- Published weekly by ment, by universal suffrage after World War II. Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Repre- Boston, MA 02113 sentatives since 2009 Robert DeLeo was the guest USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA speaker. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Entertainment was provided by the Arlington High School Orchestra which is conducted by Sabato James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma (Tino) D’Agostino. D’Agostino was born in Italy and 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 obtained a Bachelor’s degree in classical trumpet, Summa Cum Laude, from the Salerno Conserva- Vol. 117 - No. 23 Friday, June 7, 2013 tory. OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions of this our adopted country the United States of America: Consul General Giuseppe Pastorelli To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: and wife Lilla. To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better than we found it. Dorchester Day Parade

Consul General of Italy Giuseppe L-R: Alfonso Maccatrozzo, Attorney Frank Pastorelli, Susan Crowley and Ciano, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and Representative Paul Donato. Sabato (Tino) D’Agostino.

• Societa Santa Maria di Anzano Procession (Continued from Page 1) The Roma Band at the Dorchester Day Parade held on Sunday, June 2nd. (Photo by Sal Giarratani)

Engine 50 Visits North End Firehouse

Engine 50 recently stopped by the Hanover Street Firehouse for some on-site in-service training. Next to Engine 50, my favorite firehouse in the North End, home Photo above, L-R: Societa to Ladder 1 and Engine 8. (Photo by Sal Giarratani) Santa Maria di Anzano President Elio LoRusso, Scholarship Recipients Alexander Leccese and Elyse Valente, Scholarship Chairman John Norris.

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As the most scientifically-minded of the family, my father would always take Facing Down Fear on Freeport Street time in the evenings to help me with my “We must heed young Martin Richards’ (the 8-year-old math homework when I was in high school Dorchester boy killed in the Marathon bombings) call: ‘No (trust me, the stereotype that historians more hurting people.’ We have to put an end to violence in can’t do math is one-hundred percent true our neighborhoods and the senseless scourge of guns.” in my case). He always stayed up late to — Mayor Thomas M. Menino watch old comedy movies with my brother, and when I was little, our weekend days On a recent evening while killers. Most at the meeting were spent playing soccer. I am so fortunate stopping by the office of the rejected that idea but the to have such a caring father. Boston City Paper newspaper fact it was even raised is Finally, I can thank my Dad more than on Freeport Street in Dor- concerning. anyone else for my deep interest in Italian chester, I was at my car in I have nothing but sup- folklore and traditions. My father always the parking lot when I port for groups that organ- ensured that my brother and I remained noticed getting a long stare ize this Annual Mother’s proud and aware of our Italian heritage. He from three youths passing by Day Walk for Peace every is the one who brings panettone and turrone the lot. I was nervous. It was May. However, actions speak home for Christmas, and a uovo di Pascua “Here I am with my father Rocco and my late and no one else was louder than words or annual for Easter. He always calls me over to watch older brother Dan.” around. Yes, they were marches. People continue to Italian programs with him, especially those three black boys in their late be shot and killed in Matta- Some people have to look far and wide to that deal with Italian geography, history or teens. I’m an older guy just pan, Dorchester and Roxbury find a hero. I don’t. I have my father. traditions. While I never quite inherited any retired. I was relieved when and none of it will stop unless My father, Rocco Di Censo, was born on athletic genes from him, I do enjoy accom- they disappeared out of view. the communities involved August 16th in Sulmona, Italy. He typifies panying my father to the parties thrown by However, moments later stand up together and face the quintessential Leo personality: caring, the fan club of an Italian soccer team, they returned. One walked down their collective fears selfless, generous, funny and magnetic. He Juventus, to which he belongs. Now that I directly toward me and asked together. has the rare ability to charm anyone with write for The Post-Gazette, I know that I can if I had a cell phone. My blood On May 12th, over 5,000 the power of his smile alone, lighting up a turn to Dad whenever I need more informa- pressure started rising. It walkers, many who had lost room with a jolt whenever he enters. My tion about Italian customs. All I have to do was too late for flight, so I put loved ones to violence par- father makes friends no matter where he is tell him the topic of my next article, and on my best Charles Bronson ticipated in the Mother’s goes; people are just naturally drawn to my he returns home from work with stacks of face and told the kids, I had Day march. Some chanted father’s sincere and friendly nature, espe- papers detailing Italian folk practices. no phone. I stood my ground slogans like, “One, two, cially since we live in a world where irony Through my father’s plethora of stories and at that point all I was three, four — no more vio- and sarcasm seem to rule. Being at home about his life in Italy and the superstitions armed with was my chutz- lence at my door.” Everyone with Dad means listening to silly Italian and customs with which he was raised, I pah. He looked at me and I is tired of the violence but shows at top volume, random bouts of tap have developed a strong sense of identity at him and he blinked first yet it continues and too dancing and impromptu trips to fun locales. and a keen awareness of my Italian heri- and left the lot with his many seem to accept it as It is impossible to stay sad around my father. tage. In short, my father is one of the main friends. part of their daily living. In addition, my father’s story exemplifies reasons I blossomed into the young woman I was a police officer for 27 Mothers for Justice and that of the hard-working and intelligent I am today. years and have had these Equality was founded by a Italian immigrant. My father came to the This Father’s Day, I want to thank Dad for moments before but never group of mothers who have United States from Italy when he was a all the love and support he has given me. alone. I always had someone lost children to violence. young man and received engineering de- And to all the fathers out there, I would like at my back. However, not Their message is: The death grees from Northeastern University and to give this message: Never underestimate this evening! I can see why of our children is not okay. Wentworth Institute of Technology. When- your influence. Dads are powerful forces in more and more citizens are Monalisa Smith from ever I am driving through Boston and look their children’s lives, and caring fathers seeking to become gun Roxbury is the president of at bridges and highways, I take pride in the equip their daughters and sons with the owners. The world keeps this mother’s group and in a fact that my father had a hand in the city’s strength and confidence to face life’s chal- getting more dangerous and recent letter in the Boston infrastructure. Dad’s hard work didn’t just lenges. Happy Father’s Day to all! it gets closer and closer to Herald, she stated, “Urban end with the long hours he put into work in And Daddy: ti voglio molto bene. us all the time. I am sure mothers can no longer my hubris made the trio assure the safety of their Ally Di Censo is a Graduate Student in History at the University of Massachusetts Boston. nervous that I might be children by making sure She appreciates any comments and suggestions about Italian holidays and folklore at armed. As they say, “Most they are home before dark. [email protected]. criminals prefer unarmed Shootings take place as victims.” children are on their way Recently, Mothers for Jus- home from school. The NEAA ALL-STAR GAME SPONSORS NEEDED tice and Equality held its 17th cumulative effect of the vio- The North End Athletic sors for this baseball ex- Sponsors will help cover Annual Mother’s Day Walk lence is whole neighbor- Association Youth Majors travaganza, which will fea- the cost of the BBQ, special for Peace. It was preceded hoods suffer from trauma. Baseball Program (Boys & ture a BBQ for all the players All-Star hats for each player, and followed by yet newer There is little outrage among Girls ages 8 to 12) will and fans. A free Red Sox Red Sox tickets for the player acts of violence. I keep hear- the wider public.” I beg to have their annual All-Star ticket raffle for all the raffles, the Umpires for ing folks within the affected differ with this point to a Game on Thursday evening players and also MVP and the game and the All-Star neighborhoods of the city liv- point. Where is the outrage June 27th at Langone Field Defensive Players of the medals. ing with constant violence from within these commu- in the North End. This Game awards. The cost of the event will demanding that the police do nities under siege of con- year’s game will feature the Each of the NEAA All-Stars be approximately $1,800. We more. One minister inquired stant violence? NEAA All-Star Team vs the will receive All-Star Medals are looking for sponsors at a recent meeting at the President Obama recently Hill House All-Star Team. at the NEAA Annual Banquet of any amount, no amount Baker House about having delivered a commencement NEAA is looking for spon- held later in the year. is too small. We are also the police lock-down crime- speech at Morehouse College looking for a few gift certifi- ridden areas as was done fol- in Atlanta and told graduates cates and any sports related lowing the Marathon bomb- tickets, memorabilia or sim- ings and manhunt for the (Continued on Page 14) Boston Harborside Home ilar for our raffle. Checks can be made to: NEAA, c/o John Romano, NEW LOCATION Joseph A. Langone 30 North Bennet Street, Boston, MA 02113. 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 We appreciate everyone’s support and hope there will Richard Settipane 617-536-4110 be a big turnout at the game www.bostonharborsidehome.com to cheer on all of the players. 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As we saluted, honored borhood bakery to bring to thank community leaders and remembered our veter- food banks in Waltham and and neighbors who honored ans living and deceased this Watertown. him for serving others. Memorial Day, I write the He grew up with grand- My final visit with third column in as many parents who came from Italy Armando and Mary, four years about my 92-year-old in the 1880s. His mother days before he passed, saw friend Armando, a veteran taught him to speak Italian him true to cheery charac- and hero of WWII. so he could converse with ter sifting through poems he Armando passed away his grandparents and neigh- wrote. One favorite he read Friday, May 24th at 5:00 p.m. bors from Italy. He spoke aloud. It brought special in the safe and loving pres- English as he and his five meaning of a tree’s delicate ence of his youngest daugh- siblings went to school in beauty to him. He remi- ter and wife Mary, whom their hometown of West nisced about learning the he married 64 years ago af- Haven, Connecticut. Act of Contrition and Our ter courting her during After WWII, Armando hum- Father from nuns in Catho- WWII. bly took advantage of the G.I. lic school and from “my won- And so it is a fitting trib- Bill and earned a college derful mother.” ute that Armando should education at Boston Univer- The one anecdote that peacefully leave her, their sity. He educated young Armando shared with me, family and the nation he minds for four decades in which shall stay in my loved and safeguarded the Newton and Wayland public memory more vividly than month we honor our heroes schools. the hundreds of stories he and heroines of wars past. On numerous occasions, spoke, is this: “The happiest Affectionately known by I witnessed students he day of my mother’s life ar- many friends — most he taught long ago stop to chat rived when me and my knew for decades — as the whenever seeing Armando brother Joe walked up the “Mayor of Auburndale,” in the corner market or out- sidewalk to hug her as she Armando could be seen doors mowing the lawn at stood on the top step of our every spring, summer and the village fountain or prun- home’s front porch, tears $ SELL YOUR GOLD $ fall tidying up nearly every ing trees along Common- streaming down her tanned SELL YOUR GOLD open-space of the village he wealth Avenue. Greatness cheeks, after our call to duty VOTED Now! NOW !!! #1 BEST and Mary adopted soon after never grows old nor fades in World War II was finished.” PLACE the end of WWII. away. Though his earthly $1,800 781-286-CASH TO SELL Every fabric of community And with America’s Great- absence will be immensely Per Ounce! 24K JEWELRY goings on pulsed with est Generation, we Baby missed by myself and We Buy Diamonds, Gold and Silver Jewelry Armando’s selfless giving. Boomers and ensuing gen- the many folks who are We Buy Gold and Silver Coins His patient perseverance erations, are blessed as for blessed to have known him, Jewelry Box 345 Broadway, Revere proved infectious as he cul- the past 70 years these giv- Armando’s spirit shall for- — EXTRA SPENDING MONEY — tivated working relation- ers provided gifts to a nation ever be with us. Again, he sellgoldmass.com ships with Newton officials free from tyranny and in po- is happily reunited with his Hours 10-5:30 pm every day. Saturdays until 3:30 pm so he could get diseased sition to daily better the brother Joseph, mother, trees cut down, a load of lives of its citizens and oth- father and two other sib- mulch dumped next to the ers across the planet. lings who have gone before fountain to spread around Upon receiving recogni- him. Learn to Speak Italian this Summer trees dotting the village tion for his tireless efforts The world is a better place business district and re- through the years, Armando because Armando helped at the Dante Alighieri Society ceive bread from the neigh- graciously took time to make that way. Adult Italian Language School In Cambridge, MA Registrations Are Now Being Accepted Classes wiil be held on Tuesday Evenings from 7 pm to 9:30 pm N.E.W.H.B.A Fest Starting June 11 and Ending July 30 The N.E.W.H.B.A (North End Waterfront Boston Neighborhood and surrounding com- Tuition $200 Health and Beauty Alliance) and the Friends munity. The activities include free exercise For Detailed Course Information Visit of Christopher Columbus Park have come classes such as yoga, pilates and bootcamp www.dantemass.org together to create N.E.W.H.B.A Fest, a day from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, all day Health and focused on beauty and exercise for all of Beauty Expo and live music from 3:00 pm to Boston, free of charge. The N.E.W.H.B.A is 8:00 pm. The event will take place on Sat- an organization dedicated to the growth of urday, June 22nd at Christopher Columbus Fully Insured healthy lifestyles in the historic North End Park. Lic #017936 Little City Garden Program Offered Saturday June 15th Free Seed, Sow & Grow Programs Hosted by Boston Natural Areas Network Heating & Air Conditioning Containers can be a creative way for the tain container gardens so you can grow food Sales, Service & Installation urban gardener to grow food, herbs and flow- and plants on stairs, balconies and patios. ers. 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Recently installed as new members of Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 Order Sons of • Italy in America (OSIA) are Jane Howell, pictured with her sponsor, husband Arthur Birthday Bereavement, Etc. “Skip” Marcella and Anthony E. Avallone being pinned by his sponsor and cousin, Past President Janis Avallone LaRosee. Past National OSIA President Atty. Philip R. Donato Frattaroli Boncore acted as Harold and Lodge President Atty. Joseph A. Boncore welcomed both [email protected] www.luciaristorante.com Jane and Anthony into the Winthrop OSIA family. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 7, 2013 Celebrating Saint Anthony Feast by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Freeway the North End Marching Band followed by the Bless- Says ... ing of the Children at Saint Leonard Church at 5:00 pm. You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t A special Mass will be cel- forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. ebrated at Sacred Heart Church in honor of Saint Freeway says here are 11 gradually lower their body 7. Groom your pet properly Anthony at 7:00 pm on ways to protect my pooch temperature. Finally, seek and ensure they are free of Wednesday, June 12th. friends from heat stroke. veterinary care, which can matted hair. On Thursday, June 13th, As you already noticed best save your pet’s life. 8. Provide access to shade Saint Anthony Bread and the weather has been get- Here are 11 tips to cool at all times. blessed oil will be available ting warm and humid and your pet down in the heat: 9. Sunscreen can be used all day at Saint Leonard don’t forget that dogs and 1. Always supply your pet on pets depending on the lo- Church. Masses will be held cats face increased risk of with water and make sure cation of the sensitive skin. at 12:00 Noon and 7:00 pm. heat stroke during the sum- the dish is out of the sun. Put Use care in picking the prod- The 38th Annual Spaghetti Concluding this year’s cel- mer. Unlike people, they ice in to keep it cooler uct as cats and dogs are Supper will be hosted by ebration. Saint Anthony have few sweat glands, longer. prone to licking themselves Saint Leonard Parish on Sat- Bread is symbolic of the which are found primarily on 2. Take your dog swim- and should not ingest most urday, June 8th, as in past Saint’s extraordinary love for their paws and noses. ming or hose them with wa- lotions. years the event will be held the poor expressed most often Though many people believe ter on hot days. 10. If you have a rabbit, in the parish hall located on by his feeding the hungry. that dogs sweat through 3. Walk dogs in the early keep the hutch in the shade. Prince Street. The supper Saint Anthony known as their tongues, panting is not morning or late hours of the In the wild, rabbits spend begins at 5:00 pm marking “Saint Anthony of Padua” on an effective method of heat day when the sun is least the hottest part of the day in the beginning of festivities account of his long resi- loss. harsh. Carry water during their underground burrows celebrating the life of the dence in that city, was a If your pet exhibits frantic these walks. where it’s cool. great Franciscan Saint. Pa- native of Lisbon, Portugal breathing, a bright red 4. Check your pet for ticks 11. Above all, never leave rishioners and friends of the where he was born on tongue, vomits or staggers, and fleas. Look into purchas- a dog in the car, even with parish are invited to attend August 15, 1195. When he it is likely suffering from ing a pet-safe bug spray if the windows open. Despite the supper and spend a was 15 years of age he joined heat stroke. In severe cases they spend a great deal of massive exposure regarding delightful evening of dining the Canons Regular of Saint you will notice your pet’s lips time outdoors. this topic, the No.1 cause of and conversation at this Augustine. He transferred to begin to turn pale blue or 5. Don’t take your pets to heat stroke in dogs remains much anticipated parish the Holy Cross Monastery in gray. Pets most susceptible crowded summer events. I being left in a hot locked car. event. A donation of $15.00 Coimbra where he prepared to heat stroke are animals can never comprehend why Always be conscious of the is requested. for the priesthood. He lived with shortened muzzles people insist on having their effects of heat buildup in a On Sunday, June 9th, the in this house 8 years, intent such as Bulldogs, Pugs or dogs with them at events vehicle, because it takes regular Mass schedule will on his studies. It was after Persian cats; old and over- such as parades and carni- only a few minutes for the take place starting with observing the relics of 5 weight pets; and those with vals. Dogs don’t care about internal heat to increase 9:00 am. Mass at Sacred Franciscan Friars martyred respiratory problems. The arts and crafts, parades or forty degrees or more above Heart Church, 10:30 am Ital- in Morocco that Anthony was Humane Society advises carnivals. So why subject the outside air temperature ian Mass and 12 noon Mass inspired to follow in the foot- that immediately after you the animals to the heat and especially in direct sunlight. at Saint Leonard Church. steps of Saint Francis. He notice symptoms of heat excitement of these human Summer weather can be At 2:00 pm the statue of obtained consent to transfer stroke, move the pet into activities? extremely dangerous to your the Saint will be processed to the Franciscan Order at the shade or indoors with air 6. Walk your dog on grass pets. It’s your job to keep through the streets of the conditioning. Apply cool not or dirt to avoid burning their them safe and healthy! North End accompanied by (Continued on Page 12) cold water to your animal to paws on hot pavement. That’s all for now!! POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 7, 2013 Page 7

2013 NORTH END East Boston Social Centers FESTIVAL DIRECTORY Annual Meeting Dinner and Awards

JUNE ST. ANTHONY June 9 Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 2 pm

PADRE PIO PROCESSION June 23 Mass at St. Leonard Church 10:30 am Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts. 2 pm JULY MADONNA DEL GRAZIE July 7 Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts 2 pm

ST. ROCCO July 14 Procession Only – Hanover – Prince Sts 1 pm ST. JOSEPH July 26, 27, 28 The East Boston Social Centers Board of Directors. Hanover & Battery Sts. Sunday Procession 1 pm The East Boston Social Centers hosted its annual meeting at the Courtyard Marriott, to elect new Board members and give awards to AUGUST deserving staff, volunteers and community members. The Social Centers Board of Direc- ST. AGRIPPINA August 2, 3, 4 tors welcomed two new members, Deborah Hanover St. & Battery St. Jackson, President & Chief Operating Officer of Sunday Procession 1 pm East Boston Savings Bank and Max Gruner, Info: Call 617-367-2756 Executive Director of East Boston Main Streets. MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 9, 10, 11 Four awards were presented by Executive Director John Kelly and Development Director Hanover & Battery Sts. Marisa Di Pietro: Sunday Procession 1 pm The Community Spirit Award was presented to MADONNA del SOCCORSO August 15, 16, 17, 18 Walter Yourawski of East Boston Diamond & Gold Exchange for his continued support of the Social North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) Centers and the community of East Boston. Sunday Procession 1 pm The Social Centers presented the staff recog- nition award, the Alice Casey Award to William ST. ANTHONY August 23, 24, 25 Quinn, who has been the Jeffries Point Child Endicott, N. Margin & Thacher Sts. Care Center cook for over 20 years. Sunday Procession 12 pm Jeannine Beaudoin was recognized for her dedicated volunteer service at the Social Walter Yourawski (far right), with his ST. LUCY August 26 Centers, where she teaches English as a Second wife and sons. Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm Language. The Pat Rosa Award, pre- SEPTEMBER sented in his memory in recognition of Pat Rosa’s ST. ROSALIE September 8 fund-raising expertise, was Procession Only - North Square 1 pm presented to Ava Cincotti, for her winning smile and fundraising efforts, aided by MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS her aunt and uncle, Diane and John Di Giacomo. Malden, MA SAINT ROCCO FESTIVAL August 9, 10, 11 Pearl Street Sunday Procession 1 pm Lawrence, MA FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 John and Diane Di Giacomo William Quinn and Marisa Saints Alfi o, Filadelfo and Cirino with niece Ava Cincotti. Di Pietro. Common & Union St., Lawrence Sunday Procession 3 pm (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photographer) Cambridge Festival SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 7 - 8 Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge Info: Call 617-354-7992 John Kelly and Jeannine PINELLI’S Beaudoin. FUNCTION FACILITY

Per NORTH END EAST BOSTON MAIN STREETS BEREAVEMENT BUFFET $14.95 Person

JUNE NETWORKING Please accept sincere condolences, from the PRINTING BREAKFAST Spinelli’s family and staff. During this difficult 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 On Tuesday, June 11, time, we would like to offer our facility at a 2013, East Boston Main specially reduced price, for you, your family and Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette Streets will hold its Com- munity Networking Break- friends. fast at Spinelli’s from Quality Printing 7:30 am–9:00 am. SERVED UPON ARRIVAL Meet and mingle over Coffee, Mini Danish Pastries and Tea Breads for all your breakfast with East Boston residents and business own- BUFFET LUNCHEON MENU Commercial and Personal Needs ers. Congressman Michael Tossed Salad, Assorted Rolls with Butter Capuano, Representative of Chicken, Ziti and Broccoli Alfredo Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers the Eighth Congressional Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations District will be delivering the Eggplant Parmigiana Announcements • Business Forms and Documents keynote address and dis- Italian Sausages, Onions and Potatoes cussing important neighbor- — COMPETITIVE PRICES — hood issues. Above price does not include a 15% Administration Fee and a 7% Mass State Tax. For further information or to purchase tickets, visit: 280 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON, MA 617-227-8929617-227-8929 ebmsBreakfast.eventbrite.com Telephone: 617-567-4499 www.spinellis.com or call 617-561-1044. Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 7, 2013 2013 Pirandello Lyceum Scholarship Awards

ALBERT NATALE SCHOLARSHIP — IN MEMORY OF ZACCARIA AND VIRGINIA NATALE L-R: Lola Lombardo, Rosario Cascio, Pirandello President, Mary Vitiello, Josephine Parella, Board Members, Elaine, friend of Albert, Albert Natale, Benefactor, Three generations of Papandrea’s, Joseph Sr., Joseph Jr. and Marcus Papandrea, Scholarship Recipient and Vincent Fazzolari. MARK FRATTAROLI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP — On Sunday, May 19, 2013 dents. Vincent Fazzolari, friends who have donated L-R: Filippo Frattaroli, Benefactor, Michael Tarolli, the Pirandello Lyceum con- Chairman of the Scholar- to the scholarship program. Scholarship Recipient, Vincent Fazzolari, Scholarship ducted its annual scholar- ship Committee and his Congratulations to all Chairman and Philip Frattaroli. ship program at Spinelli’s committee, Jeffrey Arinella winners. Function Hall, East Boston. and Dr. Anthony Lori, did a The Pirandello Lyceum wonderful job in choos- awarded five $1,500 scholar- ing these recipients. The ships to outstanding Massa- Pirandello Lyceum would chusetts high school stu- like to thank the many

MR. & MRS. FRANK FREDELLA SCHOLARSHIP — L-R: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fredella, Benefactor, Mrs. Xhullima, mother of scholarship recipient, Sindi Xhullima, Scholarship Recipient, Mr. Xhullima, father of Sindi, Jeffrey Arinella, Dr. Anthony Lori, Pirandello board members and Scholarship Committee and Vincent Fazzolari.

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FRANK PRIVITERA SCHOLARSHIP — L-R: Frank Privitera, M TS AS ET Benefactor, Luke Giangregorio, Scholarship Recipient SACHUS and Vincent Fazzolari.

BEVERLY KOSTAS CARUSO SCHOLARSHIP — IN LOVING MEMORY OF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS — L-R: Michael Tarolli, Pooja Kalapurakkel, HER HUSBAND VICTOR CARUSO. L-R: Marjorie Cahn, Dr. Dean Saluti Marcus Papandrea, Sindi Xhullima, Luke Giangregorio and Vincent and Dorothy Maio, Pirandello Board Members, Mrs. Kalapurakkel, Fazzolari, Pirandello Scholarship Chairman. mother of Pooja, Bevery Kostas Caruso, Benefactor, Pooja Kalapurakkel, (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photographer) Scholarship Recipient and Vincent Fazzolari. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 7, 2013 Page 9 Socially Scene by Angela Cornacchio

festivals, Valent has been praised by The New York Times for his “lavish but tasteful ornamentation.” Su- perstar keyboardist and Mozart interpreter Kristian Bezuidenhout joins the quar- tet on fortepiano. Proclaimed as “Mozart Reincarnated” for his “rare rhetorical and poetic gifts” by De Telegraaf, Bezuidenhout returns to the BEMF concert stage for the sixth (6th) consecutive festi- val! Completing the BEMF Salzburg Mozarteum Quartet is one of the world’s leading clarinetists, Eric Hoeprich. Regarded as perhaps the definitive interpreter of Mozart’s oeuvre for the clari- History finds its way into the Hub, Mozart’s violin will net, he has won acclaim for be on display Wednesday, June 12th at the Revere Hotel. playing which is “wonderfully (Photo courtesy of realtorrentz.com) fluent and nimble” (The Chefs in Shorts 2013 hits the Seaport Harbor on Boston Globe). take place from June 9–16, visits for young guests. By Friday, June 14th. The concert will be pre- 2013 and will be highlighted linking almost 100 Mozart (Photo courtesy of examiner.com) ceded by a special talk at by several performances of communities worldwide, the Let the Cook Off Begin .… District of Boston and as 6:30 pm at Williams Hall Almira; the first opera by the Mozarteum keeps Mozart’s The 16th annual Chef in always cooking up the party at New England Conserva- celebrated and prolific com- heritage alive all over the Shorts will take place at The are some of the area’s tory featuring two experts poser, George Frideric Handel globe. Select projects dis- Seaport Hotel & World Trade best-known chefs. The event from the staff of the Salz- (1685–1759), in its first fully seminate knowledge about Center, 200 Seaport Boule- takes place on Friday, burg Mozarteum Foundation, staged and historically con- the life and work of Mozart, vard, Boston (along the upper June 14th from 7:00-9:30 pm. Ulrich Leisinger, Head of ceived production outside of with the Mozarteum pro- level viaduct) with the event The venue is the Seaport Research and Johannes Germany. viding support for more cul- beginning at 7:00 pm. The Hotel & World Trade Center. Honsig-Erlenburg, President. The 2013 Boston Early tural initiatives abroad as competition will feature a For details and tickets visit In addition to the perfor- Music Festival is presented well. In each of the areas the grill-off between chefs who www.seaportboston.com. mance, Mozart’s own violin with support from the Mas- Mozarteum’s sponsors will create their favorite dishes, Mozart Makes His Way to and viola will be on display as sachusetts Cultural Council, find numerous opportunities with desserts, beer and wine the Hub .… Mozart’s own vio- part of the opening day of the National Endowment for the for an appropriate demonstra- also being available to guests lin and viola to be performed world famous BEMF Exhibi- Arts, Constellation Center, tion of their commitment. in addition to the BBQ items. and displayed for the first tion on Wednesday, June 12th 99.5 All Classical, Harpsi- Audiences will enjoy the A few of the local celebrity time in the United States at at the Revere Hotel, Boston. chord Clearing House, Zuck- unique experience of hear- foodies who will be at the June 2013 Boston Early From June 12th to June 15th ermann Harpsichords Inter- ing these historic instru- Chefs in Shorts include Jay Music Festival on Monday, the world famous exhibition national, The Gregory E. ments in an all-star concert Silva (Bambara), Jose Duarte June 10th. is host to tradespeople from Bulger Foundation, and U.S. performance on Monday, (Taranta), Andy Husbands On Monday, June 10 at 8:00 across the globe, with top Trust/Bank of America Pri- June 10th as well as viewing (Tremont 647), William Kovel pm in NEC’s Jordan Hall, the makers of period instru- vate Wealth Management. them in a special display at (Catalyst), Sara Ross (Kickass BEMF Salzburg Mozarteum ments joined by schools Directly responsible for the BEMF Exhibition on Wed- Cupcakes), Paul Wahlberg Foundation Quartet will per- of music, performers, pub- administering the legacy nesday, June 12th at the Re- (Alma Nove and Wahlburgers) form a concert of chamber lishers and more. These of Mozart, the Salzburg vere Hotel, Boston. Williams and Rodney Murillo (Davio’s music from Mozart’s Vien- storied instruments have Mozarteum Foundation was Hall is located at 30 Gains- Northern Italian Steakhouse) nese period featuring the been richly preserved and are established by the City of borough Street, Boston and along with many others. great composer’s very own exhibited courtesy of the Salzburg’s citizens in 1841. can be reached at (617) 585- The event is being held to violin and viola. Playing Salzburg Mozarteum Founda- Its mission is to establish a 1122. For information on the support, Future Chefs’. Their Mozart’s violin — and mak- tion for the first three hours bridge between tradition and show and tickets visit mission is to prepare urban ing her BEMF début — will be of the exhibition, from 10:00 contemporary culture in the www.bemf.org for full details. youth in Greater Boston for virtuoso Amandine Beyer. am to 1:00 pm. spirit of Mozart. It offers vary- Chicago Makes Its Way quality early employment and Beyer has been hailed as a Recognized as the preemi- ing perspectives on Mozart’s Back To Boston …. Reagle post-secondary education “wonderfully expressive and nent early music presenter timeless genius, thus open- Music Theatre is bringing opportunities in the culinary sensitive violinist with a and Baroque opera producer ing up new approaches the hit production of Chicago field and to support them in secure technique, clear and in North America, the Bos- and fresh ideas. The 100- back to the city on June 13th developing a broad base of sonorous tone and discreet ton Early Music Festival has employee private non-profit through the 23rd. transferable skills as they approach to ornamentation” been credited with securing organization cultivates the This “killer” Tony and transition into the working (The Strad). Beloved violinist Boston’s reputation. Founded legacy of Mozart in its three Oscar-winning musical fol- world. For more information and violist in the BEMF in 1981, the Boston Early central areas including con- lows two merry murderesses on the organization you can Orchestra and founder of Music Festival offers diverse certs, museums and aca- and their slick lawyer visit: www.futurechefs.net. Solamente Naturali, Milos programs and activities, demic research. In the edu- through 1920s Chicago. The A summer in the city Valent will play Mozart’s including three Grammy- cational sphere, with the longest running American barbecue-based competition viola. In addition to his nominated opera recordings, “Open Your Ears!” program for musical in Broadway history is returning to the Seaport popular appearances at past an annual concert series children, young people and makes its Waltham pre- that brings early music’s families; the Mozarteum also miere. A dazzling new pro- brightest stars to the Boston organizes concerts, tours, and New York concert stages workshops and instructional (Continued on Page 13) Mattéo Gallo and a biennial week-long fes- tival and exhibition recog- nized as the “world’s leading o festival of early music” (The o Appraisals Times, London). The 17th Bos- Sales & Rentals ton Early Music Festival will • JUSTINE YANDLE Real Estate DIAMONDS ROLEX HOTOGRAPHY ESTATE JEWELRY P 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold 781.589.7347 [email protected] (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 7, 2013

The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani “THE MANIPULATED call Arthur Hurley at 617- School Committee,” said THE GREAT GATSBY: wealth comes at a price, PRESS” 242-2724 or Eileen herself Cappucci, MIDNIGHT IN MANHATTAN when she discovers the hor- This was the headline on at 617-242-7523. Back in the 1980s, I was (DVD) ror that awaits her in the a Bay State Banner editorial ISN’T A DRIVER’S bumping into Bobby all the BBC Home Ent. cellar of her new mansion. on May 23rd defending the LICENSE NEEDED TO time as he ran several times Produced in celebration of LEGO BATMAN: president against an on- DRIVE AN MBTA BUS? for public office until he won th the 75 Anniversary of the THE MOVIE – slaught of truthfully telling. Recently, a former T bus a school committee seat publication of ‘The Great DC SUPER HEROES UNITE The president is sinking in supervisor drove T buses for for District 1 in 1987. Back Gatsby,’ this fascinating pro- (DVD) a quagmire of his own mak- reportedly five years with a then, I remember bumping gram explores the turbu- Warner Home Video ing and yet liberals in Wash- suspended driver’s license, into him when he was run- lent life and dark creative An award party for Gotham ington and here locally con- a clear and obvious violation ning for city council from spirit of its writer, F. Scott City’s Man of the Year, Bruce tinue to defend the defense- of T policy. This guy was District 1 when I was cam- Fitzgerald. It examines his Wayne, quickly descends into less. The targeting of con- allowed to retire in March paigning for school commit- disappointing college days at chaos when The Joker servative groups by the from his $86,000 a year teeman in District 1. We Princeton, his disastrous crashes onto the scene with I.R.S., the spying on main- salary one month after the both kept meeting at bingo marriage to Zelda, his diffi- a full gallery of rogues at his stream news media outlets MBTA suspended the 20 halls in East Boston and cult relationship with Hem- side, including the Riddler, and the obvious cover-up of year employee because he those bingo players all loved ingway and his tendency to Catwoman and Two-Face. Benghazi are all major sto- lacked a valid driver’s Bobby. Me, I had to tell them sell out and compromise his The Dark Knight swings ries that need to be quickly license. I was an Italian guy from talent for cash, which led to into action to corral the addressed by this presiden- SALESIANS COMMUNITY Charlestown. his tumultuous last days uninvited guests, but one tial administration. But all BREAKFAST JUNE 20 According to news reports, in Hollywood. It dispels the criminal attendee isn’t quite we get are nice sounding The Salesians Boys & Girls he had 72 volunteers fan- age-old mythology surround- so obvious — Lex Luthor. sound bites, is there any Club will be holding its fifth ning out across the city who ing Fitzgerald, largely self- And with him, a secret other kind? And when more annual community break- helped gather 4,424 signa- created, which tends to glam- weapon that could change is needed, less is obtained fast on June 20 at the Top- tures. He said the volunteers orize the Jazz Age and his the balance of power in as in taking the Fifth before sider Room at Suffolk Downs. “did a heck of a job.” That alcoholism. Gatsby is a Gotham forever: The Decon- Congress. Donations help sustain the sounded just like Cappucci fascinating portrait of this structor! The troublesome The Banner does the usual club’s After School Program of old to me. It has been most enduring American team of Lex Luther and The kiss up to Obama lip service. and Summer Day Camp and too long since I’ve seen icon. Joker may be more than the Don’t look at the facts, just keeps things affordable for Cappucci’s name on the bal- FRINGE: stubborn Batman and Robin throw out the R card and parents. As usual Rep. Carlo lot. Good luck, Bobby! An- THE COMPLETE FIFTH can handle alone, but what blame everything on Repub- Basile will emcee the event. other great Gaelic-Garlic & FINAL SEASON (DVD) are Super Friends for? With licans and racists. Better Awards will be given to out- Guy. Warner Bros. Home Ent. Superman, Wonder Woman, to do that than actually standing members of the KOUTOUJIAN WILL RUN The year is 2036. The Green Lantern and the look like a real newspaper. community. The 2013 Don FOR HOUSE SEAT IF Observers have become Justice League in tow, they Eh? Bosco Award will go to MARKEY WINS ruthless rulers, limiting free storm into action to protect CONNOLLY OPENS Roberto Casaletto while the Middlesex Sheriff Peter will and speech and are slowly the innocent, save Gotham CHARLESTOWN OFFICE 2013 C-Community Service Koutoujian will run to poisoning Earth’s atmo- City and have a few laughs Recently, some 50 volun- Award will be made to Buddy succeed U.S. Rep. Eddie sphere so that only their own along the way. Includes teers gathered at 295 Main Mangini and Manny Lopes. Markey if he defeats Repub- kind can survive. All is not the featurette: ‘Building Street to officially open up For further details call Steve lican Gabriel Gomez in the lost, however. A series of video- Batman,’ three Bonus Car- the campaign office in Char- Fielding at 617-567-0863 or special June 25th U.S. Sen- tapes, preserved in amber, toons, A LEGO Batman stop- lestown for John Connolly’s [email protected]. ate race. Koutoujian was hold detailed plans for over- motion short and much, mayoral run. On May 30th, BOBBY MEANEY appointed sheriff in 2011 throwing the Observers and much more! Connolly hosted a Charles- CAPPUCCI IS BACK after serving 14 years as restoring the planet and POWER RANGERS town kick-off and neigh- Retired BPD Officer Robert a state representative. He its people. The Fringe team SAMURAI: borhood party at the new Cappucci gathered enough said, “This is the right deci- undertakes the most impor- THE SIXTH RANGER – Knights of Columbus on signatures to make the Sep- sion for me. This is some- tant mission of all time: VOL. 4 (DVD) Medford Street. tember mayoral preliminary thing that I’ve looked at retrieve the tapes, follow Lionsgate CHIEF MARSHAL’S ballot. Bobby has lived his in the past. It is something their clues, decipher the When a mysterious fisher- BUNKER HILL DAY entire life in Eastie and about which I feel very code and prepare for the man arrives, the Power PARADE BANQUET before becoming a police strongly and I think I can battle to save humanity. Rangers Samurai meet their JUNE 14 officer, he served two terms bring over 20 years of expe- Thirteen episodes full of newest ally — Antonio, the The James W. Conway on the elected Boston School rience as a prosecutor, state struggles, surprises and sac- Gold Ranger! But before he Post #26 of the American Committee until 1991 when representative and sheriff.” rifices fill this emotional can join the team, Antonio Legion will be hosting the that body was turned into a I have been friends with final season. must prove he possesses the annual banquet to honor the mayoral appointed board. Peter for a few years now FRAGGLE ROCK – true spirit of the samurai. 2013 Chief Marshal Eileen His father served as a state and I think his views are in MEET THE FRAGGLES Jayden, Kevin, Emily, Mia Locke on Friday, June 14th rep from 1936 to 1948. “I line with what the people (DVD) and Mike are challenged at 6:30 pm at the Knights of always wanted a political who live in 5th District are Gaiam Vivendi Ent. by the Nighlok monsters Columbus. A buffet dinner career and it was cut short looking for in their voice on Dance your cares away more than ever when Mas- will be served. For tickets when they abolished the Capitol Hill. with this collection of six ter Xandred sends Steeleto episodes highlighting every- to attack the Power Rangers, one’s favorite fun-loving furry Antberry and Octoroo at- • MassDOT (Continued from Page 1) creatures — Fraggles! Get to tempt to open a portal know Gobo, Red, Boober, and Splitflace traps human MassDOT is encouraging motorists to join INFORMATIONAL Wembley and Mokey as they spirits. Antonio shows the E-ZPass in advance of the transition and MEETING SERIES SCHEDULE explore outer space, dodge Power Rangers he too can be making it easier than ever for new custom- the Gorgs and learn about a samurai with his light- ers to join E-ZPass. MassDOT is planning a REVERE themselves and the world ning-fast Barracuda Blade, new North Shore Customer Walk-In Center Tuesday, June 11, 2013 around them in this silly the ink-spraying OctoZord, as well as putting a new mobile E-ZPass reg- Paul Revere School, 395 Revere Street compilation. and the ClawZord’s Mega istration vehicle on the road this summer 6:00 pm-8:00 pm TEXAS CHAINSAW Modes! Four epic adventures to reach those motorists still using cash. WINTHROP (Blu-ray) to enjoy! Also provided, will be easy ways for custom- Thursday, June 13, 2013 Lionsgate THE HIGH FRUCTOSE ers to add value using cash or credit cards. DeLeo Senior Center, 35 Harvard Street ‘Texas Chainsaw’ contin- ADVENTURES OF Despite the introduction of transponders 6:00 pm-8:00 pm ues the legendary 1974 story ANNOYING ORANGE: and electronic toll collection in the late SALEM of the homicidal Sawyer fam- VOL. 2: GET JUICED (DVD) 1990s, a significant portion of Tobin Bridge Tuesday, June 18, 2013 ily. In Newt, Texas, where for Gaiam Vivendi Ent. customers still elect to pay with cash. In Salem City Hall, decades, people have gone Orange isn’t just out of the 2012, there were 4.1 million cash transac- 93 Washington Street missing without a trace. kitchen, he’s out of this world tions on the Tobin Bridge, an average of 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Years later and hundreds of in his own smash hit Car- more than 11,000 each day. SAUGUS miles away from the original toon Network show! 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THE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF — Classes will be held on Tuesday eve- ocean animals. There is plenty to do July 11 through July 21. The winner nings from 7:00PM to 9:30PM starting for the entire family. of nine Tony Awards, this show’s on Tuesday, June 11th. For detailed universal theme of tradition will leave course information, please visit THE ESPLANADE NOW audiences crying tears of joy, laugh- www.dantemass.org. Along Charles River at the Oval ter, and sadness featuring Jerome BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS Robbins’ original choreography! SPECTACULAR — Celebrate PLAYING LES MISÉRABLES — August 8th America’s birthday on July 3rd and to August 18th. The celebrated Tony FREE EVENTS 4th with the Boston Pops Fireworks and Oscar-winning musical makes its Spectacular, America’s premier Inde- long-awaited Reagle debut in a sump- NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, pendence Day celebration. The con- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN tuous and exciting new production! Central Warf, Boston, MA cert features Conductor Keith Featuring: “I Dreamed a Dream,” “One WORLD OCEAN’S DAY CELEBRA- Lockhart and the Boston Pops Espla- Day More,” Castle on a Cloud,” and TION — Sunday, June 9, 2013. Free, nade Orchestra, along with special “On My Own.” This classic show was outdoor activities as the Aquarium guests, at the historic DCR’s Hatch called “Thrilling, Spectacular, and Un- celebrates World Oceans Day on Shell. Locally, the Boston Pops Fire- forgettable,” by The New York Times Central Wharf. They’ll have hands- works Spectacular is an institution and The AP said,“Its melodies are as on activities for kids, cooking dem- seen on WBZ-TV Channel 4 from grandiose as the story, stirring, tune- onstrations and lots to learn about 8:00PM to 11:00PM ful and totally capturing the emotion of the moment.”

CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 617-824-8400 www.ArtsEmerson.org ALMIRA — June 9th to June 16th. Written when Handel was only 19, Almira tells a story of intrigue and ro- mance at the Court of Castile. The opera features a trio of love triangles as the newly-crowned queen Almira and two princesses navigate the ever- shifting affections of a brave soldier, a loyal aide and a mysterious foreign Don’t miss The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular this ambassador. These lovelorn charac- 2013 YEAR OF ITALIAN CULTURE 4th of July! Check the FREE EVENTS section for more ters must overcome misunderstand- BOSTON - PROVIDENCE PROGRAM details. ings, jealousies, duels and dungeons on their way to a joyously happy ing their second album, Rob Thomas ending. As of March 21, 2013 collaborated with Itaal Shur on a song For more information and updates call 617.722.9302 MUSIC called Smooth for Carlos Santana’s CHARLES PLAYHOUSE comeback album, Supernatural. 74 Warrenton St., Boston, MA or visit www.consboston.esteri.it/ for updates Thomas was supposed to act only as 617-931-2787 or 617-426-6912 BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION a songwriter for Smooth, but Santana www.Charles-Playhouse.com 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA had him sing for it after hearing the BLUE MAN GROUP — Ongoing. www.LiveNation.com MUSIC & THEATER song’s demo. Smooth was the album’s This giddily subversive off-Broadway STING — The Back to Bass Tour lead single and became a hit in 1999. hit serves up outrageous and inven- rolls into Boston on Friday, June 21, JUN 11 | Berklee College of Music, Boston. Concert by Enrico Rava In 2000 Matchbox Twenty released tive theater where three muted, blue- 2013 with Sting performing many of BOSTON their second album, Mad Season painted performers spoof both con- and his Quintet. his greatest hits joined by a 5-piece which includes such hits as Bent and temporary art and modern technol- JULY 14 | Boston. “La Notte della Taranta.” Part of the “Outside the band including: Dominic Miller (gui- Mad Seasons. Also appearing on this ogy. Wry commentary and bemusing BOSTON tar), David Sancious (keyboards), Box” Festival. bill are the ever popular Goo Goo antics are matched only by the inge- Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Peter Tickell JUL 27 | Dolls, whose hits include Iris, Slide nious ways in which music and sound Tanglewood, Lenox “Requiem” by Giuseppe Verdi. (electric fiddle), and Jo Lawry (vocals)! and Black Balloon, just to name a few. are created. The show has recently Performed by Th e Boston Symphony Orchestra, Director Andris Don’t miss the opportunity to see This concert is a “do not miss” event. been updated. Nelsons Gatti. LENOX Sting at a smaller venue setting on OCT 6 | Brown University, Providence. Cameristi della Scala South Boston’s waterfront. TD GARDEN BOSTON PLAYWRIGHTS’ THE COUNTING CROWS AND PROVIDENCE 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA THEATRE performing Verdi. THE WALLFLOWERS — June 18th. 617-624-1050 949 Commonwealth Ave., Boston NOV 13-17 | Th e Paramount, Boston. Compagnia Marionette Carlo Counting Crows is an American rock www.TDGarden.com 617-353-5443 Colla e Figli Presents “Th e Sleeping Beauty.” BOSTON band from Berkeley, California, formed BEYONCÉ — July 23rd. The Mrs. www.BU.edu/bpt/ in 1991. The band consists of Adam Carter Show World Tour promises to FROM DENMARK WITH LOVE – Duritz (lead vocals, piano), David TASTES AND FLAVORS OF ITALY be the entertainer’s most ambitious June 10th to July 1st. A mash-up Bryson (guitar), Charlie Gillingham undertaking to date. It is expected to parody of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and (accordion, keyboards), Dan Vickrey JUNE 7 | be bigger in scope than any of her the one and only Bond, James Bond. Boston Public Library. italianissimo! A special night of (lead guitar), David Immerglück (gui- previous shows. Beyoncé is one of the Written by John J King, the play stars Italian culture, music, fashion and food to raise funds for the creation tar, banjo, mandolin), Jim Bogios most widely recognized and highly Boston’s rising legend Daniel Berger- of the Italian Cultural Center of Boston. BOSTON (drums) and Millard Powers (bass). respected women in pop culture. A Jones and is directed by Barlow Counting Crows gained popularity fol- solo recording artist, actress, philan- Adamson. DENMARK re-imagines lowing the release of its debut album, ITALIAN LANGUAGE & LITERATURE thropist and business woman, she Hamlet as a James Bond adventure, August and Everything After (1993), has released four #1 solo albums and telling Shakespeare’s classic tale of which featured the hit single “Mr. OCT 16 | has sold over 75 million albums world- revenge through the lens of the most Center for European Studies, Harvard University. Jones”. They have sold more than 20 wide. Her work has earned her nu- exciting modern cinematic spy. “Salvemini Colloquium” on Italian history and culture with Prof. million albums worldwide and re- merous awards and accolades, includ- Massimo Salvadori. CAMBRIDGE ceived a 2004 Academy Award nomi- ing 16 Grammy Awards. Billboard OCT 30 | Brown University, Providence. “Giornata di studi nation for their song “Accidentally in named her the Top Female Artist and SPECIAL PROVIDENCE Love”, which was included in the film Top Radio Songs Artist of the 2000s sull’Italia” With the presence of Romano Prodi. Shrek 2. The Wallflowers is a rock decade. The Recording Industry As- EVENTS NOV 1-10 | Dartmouth College, University of Rhode Island. Italian band from Los Angeles, California, sociation of America also recognized preeminent authors: Carmine Abbate at URI and Dartmouth. fronted by Jakob Dylan. Formed in Beyoncé as the Top Certified Artist of HANOVER, KINGSTON 1989 and originally known as The the 2000s. AGANNIS ARENA Apples, the ensemble has gone 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston NOV 8 | Emmanuel College, Boston. “Th e Meaning of Machiavelli’s through numerous personnel 617-358-7000 Prince.” Lecture by Prof. Maurizo Viroli (Princeton). BOSTON changes but focuses on Dylan, Rami www.BU.EDU/Agannis/ NOV 23 | Jaffee and Greg Richling. They have THEATER AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! — returns Brown University, Providence. International Prize: released six studio albums, one com- this summer on August 19th for an- “Boccaccio Afterlife.” In cooperation with the American Boccaccio pilation album and have had various STONEHAM THEATRE other hit Tour to showcase the Association (ABA) and the Town of Certaldo on the occasion of the songs on television and movie 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA season’s talented top Finalists. 700th anniversary of Giovanni Boccaccio. PROVIDENCE soundtracks. They have won two 781-279-2200 AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! gives fans the Grammy awards for Best Rock Perfor- www.StonehamTheatre.org unique opportunity to be up close and ART mance by a Duo or Group with Vocal THE MARVELOUS WONDER- personal with Season 12 Idol Final- and Best Rock Song for their song ETTES — From July 7th to July 18th. ists Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller, THROUGH JUN 28 | City Hall, Boston. “Looking for Hemingway.” “One Headlight” in 1998. Revisit your prom at Springfield High Burnell Taylor, Candice Glover, Curtis BOSTON circa 1958. You’ll have a crush on this Finch Jr, Devin Velez, Janelle Arthur, Exhibition by Franco Azzinari. COMCAST CENTER funny, sweet, frothy musical revue Kree Harrison, Lazaro Arbos, and Paul THROUGH JUN 30 | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Exhibition 885 S Main St, Mansfield, MA that features every hit song you can Jolley. Plus, Aubrey Cleland joins the “Michelangelo: Sacred and Profane Master Drawings from the Casa www.LiveNation.com imagine from the 50s and 60s, includ- Tour as the 11th Idol Finalist thanks Buonarroti.” BOSTON RASCAL FLATTS — June 14th. ing Mr. Sandman, Lollipop, It’s My to the AT&T AMERICAN IDOL® LIVE! Since their musical debut in 2000, Party, Leader of the Pack, It’s in His Tour Fan Save, voted on by the Idol THROUGH JUL 14 | RISD Museum, Providence. Exhibition Rascal Flatts has sold over 21 million Kiss and Respect. In an effort to bring fans. Finalists will perform favorite mo- “Th e Festive City.” PROVIDENCE albums, 25 million digital downloads the excitement of live theatre to more ments from the season as well as FALL 2013 | PROVIDENCE and delivered 14 #1 singles to the top of our community, Stoneham Theatre never before seen performances. Providence. De Chirico Exhibition. of the charts. Rascal Flatts is the most is proud to offer “Pay What You Can.” awarded Country group of the past One hour prior to the first Thursday CITY HALL PLAZA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY decade, earning over 40 trophies performance of each Mainstage pro- Government Center,Boston from the ACAs, ACMs, AMAs, CMAs, duction, tickets to that performance PHANTOM GOURMET BBQ OCT 4 | Harvard University, Cambridge. International Conference People’s Choice Awards and more with will be sold on a “Pay What You Can” BEACH PARTY — June 21-23. The on “Galileo and Sunspots.” Organized by Museo Galileo, Firenze such hits as What Hurts the Most, basis. biggest rib fest on the East Coast, and Istituto Nazionale di Astrofi sica, Harvard University. In cooperation Bless The Broken Road, My Wish, one of the premiere BBQs in the na- with NASA. CAMBRIDGE Stand, Feels Like Today, Life is a High- REAGLE MUSIC THEATRE tion! The greatest barbecue teams in way and I Won’t Let Go. As one of the 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA the world from Australia to Texas to OCT 28 | Boston. PIB Seminar Series: “Italian and American Policies hottest-selling acts on tour in any 781-891-5600 Virginia, plus your favorite summer on Biomedical Research.” BOSTON genre, they’ve sold over 7 million con- www.ReagleMusicTheatre.org foods, beer gardens, tons of sand, and cert tickets and counting. Opening CHICAGO — June 13th through music. Phans can bring beach chairs NEXT GENERATION the show will be The Band Perry. June 23rd. The longest running Ameri- and towels. The event will take place MATCHBOX TWENTY & THE can musical makes its Reagle debut! Friday and Saturday noon-9:45pm and JUN 16-22 | Boston PIB Sailing Championship, in partnership with GOO GOO DOLLS — August 18th. This “killer” Tony and Oscar-winning Sunday noon-6:45pm. Tickets are $10 Scuola Vela Mascalzone Latino and three sailing centers in Boston Matchbox Twenty released their de- musical follows the merry murder- at the event. $5 in advance, for a lim- BOSTON but album, Yourself or Someone Like esses Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly and ited time. Boston City Hall Plaza. You, in 1996. While their first single, their slick lawyer Billy Flynn through www.bbq.phantomgourmet.com. Long Day, was a rock radio-only suc- 1920’s Chicago with the fabulous CINEMA & PHOTOGRAPHY cess, the album soon spawned sev- choreography in the style of Bob DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY SEP 13–29 | eral Top 40 singles including Push, 3 Fosse and iconic Kander and Ebb 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts. Harvard A.M., Real World and Back 2 Good. The tunes: “All that Jazz,” “Razzle Dazzle,” 617-876-5160 University, Cambridge. “New Italian Cinema,” in cooperation with album sold more than 12 million cop- “We Both Reached for the gun” and www.DanteMass.org Cinecitta’ and Harvard Film Archive. CAMBRIDGE ies in the U.S. alone. Before record- more! LEARN TO SPEAK ITALIAN — Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 7, 2013

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

No longer a fatso! New Jersey Governor lamb in the COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Chris Christie has admitted that he under- city’s mar- QUICK VEAL OR CHICKEN SPECIAL went secret gastric-band surgery in Febru- kets was ac- QUICK VEAL OR CHICKEN SPECIAL ary to lose weight, prompting speculation that tually fox, 1 pound cubed veal stew 1 or 2 *julienne carrots he is preparing for a 2016 White House run. mink or even meat or chicken breast (optional) The popular governor, thought to weigh rat laced with 1 large ripe tomato ¾ cup frozen or canned between 300 and 350 pounds, underwent the dyes and chemicals. Dozens were arrested 1 medium chopped onion green peas one-day outpatient procedure without the for the scam, which has apparently been 2 cloves chopped garlic 2 tablespoons red wine knowledge of anyone but his family and chief going on for years and nobody knows how 2 small sprigs bay leaf 1 chicken bouillon cube of staff. In an interview, Christie said that many people ended up eating rat. (optional) 3 tablespoon olive oil his 50th birthday prompted the procedure and Do you know the difference between brown 1 fresh mint leaf (optional) 1 can sliced mushrooms or that he had done it for his family, not in eggs and white eggs? Well, there is no differ- 1 or 2 *julienne potatoes mushrooms of choice anticipation of a presidential run. “The idea ence. But New Englanders favor brown eggs Heat oil in skillet and add cut up veal or chicken breast. that public criticism or ridicule or a public only because they are hatched by Rhode Stir and simmer to brown lightly. Remove only meat from race could force me to do this is laughable to Island red hens. Ha! skillet and set aside. Add cut up onion and garlic to oil in me,” he said. “Any of that stuff is minuscule There goes your tax dollars! The National skillet and simmer until onion is opaque. Add cut up tomato. pressure compared to what I put on myself Institutes of Health (NIH) is going to blow Stir and simmer over medium heat. Cover and continue to when I look at my children and look at my a whopping $1.5 MILLION to see why lesbi- simmer for two or three minutes before adding one cup of wife.” ans like TV personality Rosie O’Donnell are water and a chicken bouillon to skillet. Stir, cover and Carlo Scostumato claims too many Ameri- overweight. The project will be conducted continue to simmer mixture slowly for another two min- cans go in for weightlifting with the wrong at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston. utes. Then add veal or chicken breast to tomato mixture equipment — a knife and fork. In 2011, a similar study was conducted — at and bring to a slow boil. Add bay leaf and mint (optional) to Wow! Judge Judy, the TV judge received a a cost of $778,522. Even worse, in 2012, skillet and stir. Continue to simmer at low heat for ten higher trust level in a poll of 1,000 Ameri- another $741,378 was shelled out for the minutes. cans than any other jurist, including the same project! Even worse than that, no word Meanwhile, remove skin from carrots and potatoes and nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. on what the studies concluded! *cut into thin long strips (julienne). Set aside in water in Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, says, “It’s diffi- Unbelievable! They say, lightning doesn’t separate bowls. cult to tell who gives some couples the most strike twice — but the lottery did for one When meat has cooked about ten minutes in skillet, add happiness, the preacher who marries them retired Arizona couple who hit a $1 million carrots first. Cover and cook for about five minutes. Then or the judge who divorced them.” jackpot a year before the annuity expires on add potato and mushroom slices. Stir and cover. Continue The magic of music! French researchers their $2.5 million lotto payday from 1995! to simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender to your found that 31 percent of women would give Diane and Kerry Carmichael are from Tempe, liking. Add wine, cover and bring to a slow boil and then their telephone number to a man carrying a but purchased both winning tickets at the remove from burner. guitar — double the number who would hand Arizona Lottery’s Phoenix office. “It was my Serves two. their number to the same man when he was ticket this time, the first time it was his NOTE: It was meals like this that I remember Mama surpris- empty-handed. ticket, so I got the thrill of saying: ‘I won,’” The witty Robyn Waters of Swampscott, laughs Diane. Their $125,000 annuity ends ing us with at various times. I often wondered — Now where did she find this recipe? She loved creating meals that might says, “You don’t have to be much of a musi- in December 2014 and the couple say they’ll be different. It was a great lesson for me that encouraged me cian to toot your own horn.” “resist the urge to splurge” with their latest Nosey individuals! An Arizona man who suf- million. to create meals with meats and vegetables that my family enjoyed. fered a constant drip for 18 months found out “If anything lucky happens to you, don’t he was leaking brain fluid and needed sur- forget to tell your friends in order to annoy gery. “You don’t really think about it, but our them.” So says, the brainy Kyle Waters of Vita can be reached at [email protected] brains are really just above our noses all of Swampscott. the time,” said a neurosurgeon. Buffone? Pint-size superstar Danny DeVito Showing off! A California high school sus- worked for his supper after dining at The • Celebrating St. Anthony Feast (Continued from Page 6) pended 33 students and banned them from Spotted Pig in the Big Apple. Danny cleaned the age of 25 and took the through France, Spain and the prom for making a video demonstrating his plate, then “just wandered into the name of Anthony. After some Italy. Feeling that his days “twerking,” a dance move that involves pop- kitchen and asked if he could help,” says an time he obtained leave to go were coming to an end, he ping one’s hips suggestively. “It was just eyewitness. “He was entertaining all of the to Africa and preach to the asked to be relieved of his expression,” said one puzzled parent, “maybe customers in the restaurant and the cooks. Moors where he became se- duties as Provincial and overly expressive I guess.” Wee bit of Italian American history. Jerre verely ill and returned to retired to the hermitage of Speaking of dancing, belly dancing is the Mangione (1909-1998) was one of the most Spain. At that time, Saint Camposampiero. When he only profession where the beginner starts in celebrated early Italian American writers. Francis was holding a chap- expressed the desire to the middle. His first book, Mount Allegro, (1943) and his ter in Assisi, Friar Anthony return to Padua to die, his Police action! When Phoenix police officer later An Ethnic At Large (1978), explore the attended the gathering and brother companion, Ruggero, Natalie Simonick saw 18-year-old Christian evolution of Mangione’s identity from child from there was sent to a hired a small cart to take Felix out after dark in March, she suspected of Sicilian immigrants to an American. His monastery in Forli and later him. On the way, at Arcella, he was violating curfew. But Felix told her last book, La Storia, which he co-authored to Rimini. In recognition of the Saint knew his hour he was walking six miles home from his job with Ben Morreale, is a monumental five- his talents, he was asked to was coming, asked to re- at McDonald’s as he had missed the bus and century social history of the Italians in teach theology in Bologna ceive the Sacrament of the didn’t own a bicycle. Simonick was so America. And Roy Campanella, a catcher for and later Toulouse, Mont- Sick and expired peacefully impressed with the teen’s work ethic that the Brooklyn Dodgers, played in five World pellier and Padua. on June 13, 1231 at the age she decided to buy him a bicycle. Her squad Series. He was named Most Valuable Player He was later appointed of 36. members taught him to ride it and traffic in 1951, 1953 and 1955. His career ended Provincial of the Romagna Saint Anthony was made cops even donated a helmet. Felix said the tragically when he was left paralyzed from a province. He gave up teach- a Doctor of the Church by officers’ kindness was a welcome surprise. car crash. ing to devote himself to the Pope Pius XII in 1946. He is “These days, you don’t see anything like Show business reminiscing with the work of preaching, for which Patron of the poor and that,” he said. stately musicologist and philanthropist he was an accomplished ora- elderly, his feast day is Favorites! A plurality of Democrats, 39% Albert Natale. Once upon a time, Boston’s tor. In this work he travelled celebrated on June 13. say John Lennon is their favorite Beatle. Just Old Howard was the place to be to enjoy watch- 15% of Republicans agree. 49% of Republi- ing shapely beautiful ladies dancing around cans name Paul McCartney as their favorite. and stripping off some of their clothing. The 1st Generation Unbelievable! In 2011, 1.65 million Ameri- popular Old Howard was located in Scollay can households — including 3.55 million chil- Square and today, it’s known as Government Italian-American dren were living on less than $2 per person Center. A plaque was placed on the location per day, placing them below the World Bank’s of the stage (a concrete bench behind One Vita Orlando Sinopoli average poverty line for developing countries. Center Plaza) and dedicated on October 28, Shares with us Not a shoe-in! A German shoe firm called 1968, by a group of Harvard alumni. A trip to Atheist thinks that God-fearing American the Howard also required your imagination, a delightful recollection postal workers are interfering with its ship- for there was no real nudity ... only flashes of of her memories as a child ments. About half of the packages sent what you thought might be a part of the by the Berlin-based firm to U.S. customers stripper’s anatomy. The Old Howard had a growing up in have either gone missing or suffered lengthy talented group of musicians banging away Boston’s “Little Italy” delays, said company founder David Bonney. as the ladies danced and pranced around. He suspects U.S. mailmen are disrupting the Many aspiring young musicians would attend and a collection of deliveries because they object to the word the shows at the Old Howard to watch and Italian family recipes “Atheist” stamped on the boxes. If it’s not the listen to the house band. from the homeland. mailmen, Bonney says, “maybe it truly is Al, we were a young aspiring drummer who divine intervention.” attended a few of the shows at the Old Howard Weird! It’s hard to be a Chinese house- to watch the drummer banging away. Our Great as Gifts wife these days, said Wang Zhenghua. What drum teacher, Harold Stone, suggested we FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM are you supposed to feed your family go to the Old Howard and study the drummer and in local bookstores — ask for when you can’t trust the labels on meat? banging away. Wow! He was fantastic! Boom! Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Shanghai food safety officials announced Boom! Bang! Bang! Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN that thousands of pounds of meat sold as AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 7, 2013 Page 13

• Socially Scene (Continued from Page 9)

wise guy decided to give Dad board. One day he was called a knuckle sandwich on his out of class by the principal bald head. After it happened, who was accompanied by two he handed his violin to a men who identified them- friend who was walking along selves as members of the with him, approached the ag- OSS, today’s CIA. They asked gressor and cold cocked him him to volunteer to interro- knocking him out with one gate Italian war prisoners punch. I don’t know the out- that were being housed in come of the altercation, but what had been the East Bos- Grandpa never shaved his ton Immigration Station back only son’s head again and in the day. I don’t know how Dad gave up the violin. His they got his name, but when love for music didn’t change they checked him out, they and he soon took up a much gave him clearance to handle larger violin, a bass violin. By this responsibility. After Italy the time he graduated EBHS, surrendered and switched he became a professional sides in 1943, the prisoners Chicago hits the Hub on Thursday, June 13th. musician, but accepted a job were released, but some (Photo courtsey of reaglemusictheatre.org) with an iron works during didn’t want to go home. Dad the day. He only lasted a year used his influence obtaining duction of the long-running Adam Kronowski is a 20- My folks: John and Ann or two working days as he jobs and apartments for the Broadway revival Chicago year-old musician originally Christoforo, summer of soon developed a reputation ones that stayed behind. opens Reagle Music Theatre from Augusta, Georgia. With th 1936, three months before as a good bass player who Once the war was over, of Greater Boston’s 45 an- passions ranging from drums they were married. doubled on tuba and Sousa- Dad had a conversation with niversary season. Broadway’s to piano, writing to producing phone. From his 20s on, he a band leader who was Angie Schworer as Roxie and recording to performing, June 9 was my father’s traveled around the country like his Godfather, Gordon Hart, Sara Gettelfinger as Kronowski has a musical birthday. If he was alive, he playing music with various Seabury. He assured Dad that Velma Kelly and Rick Pes- voice that brings together a would be 103, but he didn’t bands. times were going to change sagno as Billy Flynn will multitude of genres and com- make it beyond 81. Dad The depression of the and with a growing family, it razzle-dazzle as they kick bines them into a powerful passed away in the fall of 1930s was in full swing, but would be in his best interest off Reagle’s spectacular musical experience. This 1991 due to an abdominal Dad worked constantly. He to continue with his teach- summer season with a bang. show will also feature the aneurysm that burst. He had even joined a band that was ing job and play music at Production features all-new sounds of Beyond the Sun and been in great shape all of his part of a tent show estab- night locally. Dad listened staging and exciting chore- Nile Alexander. life, but developed an aortic lished by the noted world trav- and followed his friend’s sug- ography in the Bob Fosse Fenway Recording Sessions aneurysm in his late 70s, eler and newsman, Lowell gestions. He would teach at style. Boston actress Mary- presents Saul Williams/ was operated on to solve the Thomas. When he returned EBHS until 1948 and then go ann Zschau is featured as DJ Carbo on Saturday, June problem, but slowed down dra- from his world travels, Tho- into administration in the Matron “Mama” Morton. 15th 8:00 pm. Saul Williams’ matically after he recuper- mas would put a show to- Boston Public Schools. He The Reagle Music Theatre early success as a poet has ated. In the music world, he gether for people in rural had helped a candidate for is located at 617 Lexington led to collaborations with the became a respected icon with parts of the country and Dad the Boston School Commit- Street, Waltham and can be likes of Erykah Badu, Nas, the title of Papa Johnnie was part of the music that tee get elected and was reached at (781) 891-5600. The Roots and Zack De La Christie, a term of endear- entertained the country told that the school depart- Visit www.reaglemusic Rocha, and descended as ment which he really en- folks. Later in the 30s he ment was starting a new theatre.org for more informa- much from KRS One and Pub- joyed. With his playing days began playing swing music specialized program called tion on Chicago or upcoming lic Enemy as Allen Ginsberg in the past, his bass violin, and joined the big bands the Department of Audio Vi- productions. and Amiri Baraka. He started tuba and bass guitar all sat that were touring the coun- sual Education. They would June in the Red Room .… a journal on a heart-healing in the hall closet collecting try. When returning home, handle projectors, cameras, The Red Room Café 939 is trip to Africa with his mother cob webs with echoes of past he recorded with Vaughn the latest in recording equip- rocking their way into the and continued through performances lingering in Monroe’s orchestra. ment and films that could be summer with some hit his NYU acting education, the air. He kept his hand in On a given day, he was used at all of the schools. Dad lineups! which gave way to the more music and union affairs, playing a double header with became a pioneer in this field Fenway Recording Ses- personal verse that would heading a committee that the Contini brothers, Nick and programmed science sions Presents: Wake Owl/ eventually evolve into his helped out musicians who and Paul. Between jobs, they experiments for the middle DJ Carbo on Monday, Nuyorican repertoire. DJ were unable to play and were brought him home for dinner schools in Boston. June 10th at 8:00 pm. Singer- Carbo will open the show. in need of the necessities of and to meet their parents, Through all of this, he songwriter Colyn Cameron of The Red Room @ Cafe 939 life. Nanna and Babbononno. He stayed active with music Wake Owl has been im- is a Berkley College produc- My father was born also met their sister Anne. playing locally with many mersed in the world of music tion located at 939 Boylston Giovanni DeCristoforo on The chemistry was there different bands that special- for the past 10 years. After Street, Boston. You can con- Chelsea Street in East Bos- from the beginning and ized in weddings, engage- graduation Cameron trained tact them at 617 747-2261 for ton on June 9, 1910, the first they began dating with ment parties, baptisms, bar in organic agriculture at hours of operation or visit child in the family headed by Babbononno’s approval. Dad mitzvahs, and, you name it, Emerson College in England; www.cafe939.com for infor- Nunzio DeCristoforo and was a musician and that was he played it. During the sum- worked on different farms mation on upcoming shows. Antoinette Paglia. enough for Babbononno to mer months, he would book throughout the world. Upon A Tasty Treat to Compli- Grandpa Christoforo was a like him. The dating lasted in county fairs in the north- returning to Vancouver, ment Your Time in the City day laborer and swung a pick 3 years because Dad was on eastern states and bring Cameron spent some time .… Looking for that ice cold or shovel all of his working the road much of the time. Mom and me with him. As a playing in bands before decid- beer during the next heat life. He could barely speak Finally, my mother gave him child, to me, this was show ing to record the songs he had wave? Take your pick at the English and was not able to an ultimatum, now or never, business at its best. written after his journey and Sunset Cantina in Allston! read or write in either Ital- and they were married at the Dad would retire from the thus began the Wild Country Something’s always brewing ian or English, but in spite of Sacred Heart Parish in East school department in the EP. DJ Carbo, a.k.a. Mark in Sunset Grill and Tap this handicap, he supported Boston on October 25, 1936. 1970s, after over 30 years of Kates, will open the show. where you can find the larg- a family that included Dad I showed up 2 years later on service. This left a void in his Mike Dillon Band/Evan est selection on the East and his sister, Aunt Mary. October 21 and would be an life and he became involved Marien x Dana Hawkins Coast — 112 taps and 380 Grandpa made sure that only child. in musicians’ union politics. on Thursday, June 13th at micros and exotic imports. Dad learned a trade in school. My folks were living in Music is a young person’s 8:00 pm. Mike Dillon is one Try a yard, cask-conditioned At East Boston High School, Allston on the Brookline bor- profession and when Dad of the most dynamic and mul- beer, flights, seasonals, he majored in machine shop der, in a neighborhood that began to slow down, he and tifaceted percussionists in ciders, etc. Full menu till to prepare for a career in the was called Musician’s Row. Mom began to travel through- the country, best known for late includes Boston’s award trades. Starting at a young After I was born, they moved out the U.S. and take cruises his unforgettable live perfor- winning steam beer burgers age, he decided to study vio- back to East Boston so that to the islands. When I finally mances, unorthodox percus- and famous curly fries, origi- lin, but due to an incident in Nanna could care for my settled down and my wife pro- sion rig and distinct original nal buffalo wings and giant the neighborhood studying mother and me when Dad duced two young athletes, sound. Over the last 27 years, nachos. Still hungry? Try the violin was short lived. When was on the road. After De- Dad became the consum- his creative song writing and juicy BBQ steak tip, grilled school let out, Grandpa would cember 7, 1941, things mate grandfather being the repertoire of artists he fish, homemade pastas, ten- shave Dad’s head to cut out changed…war. My uncles all called Papa by both of my has worked with on tour, der Yankee ribs or the siz- the cost of a summer hair- joined the military to fight boys. The story doesn’t end stage or in the studio reveals zling fajitas. Sunset Cantina cut. Can you imagine some- our enemies and Dad ac- here, but I thought you might his eclectic musical inspira- is located at 130 Brighton one walking down Chelsea cepted a job teaching ma- like to know a little about my tion and skillful versatility. Avenue, Allston and can Street in East Boston with a chine shop and math at East father who I can say was re- Evan Marien x Dana Hawkins be contacted about reserva- shaved head and carrying a Boston High School, his old sponsible for the way I turned will open the show. tions at (617) 254-133. Visit violin case? The comments alma mater. He was holding out in life. Happy Birthday Adam Kronowski/Beyond www.sunsetgrillallston.com to were out there. One day, on off in joining a service until Dad. the Sun/Nile Alexander on view their extensive beer list the way to a music lesson, a he was called up by the draft GOD BLESS AMERICA Friday, June 14th at 8:00 pm. and menu. Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 7, 2013

LEGAL NOTICE • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY scratched into the inside of lief? How can we even begin terprise. Has the federal gov- NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS that boat in Watertown by to understand how two ernment become part of the Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. A288-C4 FY 14-15 EXTERIOR AND ROADWAY terrorist #2, the 19-year-old brothers could plant bombs at endless void, perhaps a black SIGNAGE, TERM CONTRACT, AVIATION AND NON-AVIATION FACILITIES BOSTON, killer, mentioned that in the site of the Boston Mara- hole or someplace “where BEDFORD, AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts this battle being waged, thon and not think twice no man has gone before.” Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, there are no innocent by- about concern for innocent Big question marks needed JULY 10, 2013 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read standers. To these radicals human beings they had here. Has Washington, DC publicly. no one is innocent. We are targeted for death? Same bureaucracy turned into a NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS all guilty. That is how we are thing for the colonel over at vast Milky Way or maybe a DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013. viewed. If that scratched Ft. Hood in Texas who just Snickers Bar? The work includes: note on that boat weren’t opened fire in the name of If you listened carefully to TERM CONTRACT FOR EXTERIOR AND ROADWAY SIGNAGE AT ALL MASSACHUSETTS enough, what about the his God. Axelrod’s logic, you can PORT AUTHORITY AVIATION AND NON-AVIATION FACILITIES LOCATED AT BOSTON, statement screamed into a We did not start this war blame the whole IRS thing BEDFORD AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS ON AN “ON-CALL, WORK ORDER” video camera after two ter- on terror and we cannot just on a few rogue Klingons BASIS OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD. WORK INCLUDES REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNAGE; FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGN PANELS, SUPPORTS, AND FRAMES; rorists hacked a British sol- declare it over because the in Cincinnati. And when REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SIGN PANELS; AND MODIFICATION dier in broad daylight on a president wants it to be over. they’re not blaming the Wal- (IN-PLACE) OF EXISTING SIGN PANEL MESSAGING. London street. Yelling into It reminds me of U.S. Sena- nut People, they like taking WORK TO BE INSTALLED ON EXISTING SUPPORTS (WALLS, COLUMNS, OVERHEAD, the cameras after the kill- tor George Aiken, R-VT who the Fifth. POSTS, ETC.) OR ON NEW POST SUPPORTS WHEN SPECIFIED. ing, one of the assailants supported bringing home the Twice, I did not vote for WORK INCLUDES THE REPLACEMENT OF BEST ROUTES SIGN PANELS, SUPPORTS, AND FOUNDATIONS ALONG THE I-95 CORRIDOR. says, “You people will never troops from Vietnam by just Obama and proudly so be- Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2013. be safe. Remove your gov- declaring we had won the cause his world view and Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital ernment — they don’t care war. He sounded foolish back understanding of our demo- Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may about you — We swear by over 40 years ago and our cratic republic were and issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. almighty Allah we will never president sounds just like remain alien to me. In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this Contract, General Bidder must be pre-qualifi ed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and must submit with their bid a stop fighting you.” Aiken today. Quote to Note copy of the current pre-qualifi cation certifi cate issued by the MassDOT. The General Bidder must be Can the United States It’s Not His Fault? “Homeland Security Direc- prequalifi ed in the classifi cation of Signing-Structural. simply say the war is over, Lately the president found tor Janet Napolitano indi- The estimated contract cost is FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS time to move on? I don’t himself in a quagmire with cated that our borders are as ($433,000.00). think so. Every day we seem three issues coming home secure as they ever have A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied to be burying dead soldiers to roost. Benghazi, the IRS been. Nothing could be fur- by a deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, fighting a war that Obama targets and spying on A.P. ther from the truth, illegals or a certifi ed check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust wishes away. However, the reporters. Of all the sad ex- are openly crossing the bor- company, payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a dead keep coming home, cuses, alibis and “explaining ders at will and as long as surety company qualifi ed to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and funerals are held and our coming from liberals of the they remain unguarded (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. heroes get buried, but never IRS kneecapping of conser- America is at peril. I remind The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials forgotten. vative groups, the one by readers; President Obama is payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages Perhaps, this is a war David Axelrod is tops: “Part committed to comprehen- to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General unlike any other that has no of being president is that sive reform, in which he Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum ending because you cannot there’s so much beneath wants to include, one way or wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner compromise or reason with you that you can’t know, be- another, amnesty for illegal of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. fanaticism. How could any- cause the government is so aliens. Under this adminis- The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance one reason with the 9/11 vast.” Axelrod turns Presi- tration I contend the borders and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of ONE MILLION DOLLARS hijackers who were willing dent Obama into Cpt. James will never be secure.” ($1,000,000.00). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division to die for an intangible be- T. Kirk of the Starship En- — EDWARD P. SHALLOW II, Special Provisions for complete details. This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal there is no more time for best “father to your children looking for trouble. I was Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations excuses and that it is time that you can be … because lucky the other night on (Executive Order 11246). The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior for this generation of African nothing is more important.” Freeport Street. It was an to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such American men to step up to Every year on Father’s Day, important victory for me but certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. their responsibilities. He there should be a men’s how many innocent people of Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs told the graduates to “keep march to bring peace to the all races become frozen by Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. setting an example for what community. As Jude Gold- the shadows of fear roaming MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY it means to be a man.” He man from the Lenny Zakim around us all the time. THOMAS P. GLYNN also advised them to be the Fund recently said, “Each Teaching peace is about CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and every child is everyone’s teaching respect for each Run date: 06/7/13 A PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who made me see child and each and every other as human beings. We everything and showed me the way to reach child’s life lost to violence is are all leafs on the same my ideal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is a crime against us all.” tree. We should be looking — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — done to me and you who are in all instances of my life with me, I in this short dialogue There is a negative pathol- out for each other not look- want to thank you for everything and ogy at work in communities ing for victims. Kids live THE confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great of violence when youths longer when they respect the material desire may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your think it is acceptable to put the value of each and every Johnny Christy perpetual glory. Amen. fear into people and rob them life around them. Thank you for your love towards me and my loved ones. Persons must pray of things they want. Vio- the prayer 3 consecutive days without asking your wish. After the third day, your lence for many stops when LEGAL NOTICE wish will be granted no matter how difficult they die on the streets but Orchestra it may be. Then promise to publish this NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE dialogue as soon as favor is granted. it really stops in the homes M.E. Notice is hereby given by TODISCO where parents instill values TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, MUSIC FOR ALL in their children. Too many EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to the OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 young people run around provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, Section 39A that they will sell the following ATTENTION vehicles by private sale on Tues- day, June 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. LEGAL NOTICE Vehicles are being sold to satisfy their ATTORNEYS garage keeper’s lien for towing, stor- Commonwealth of Massachusetts age and notices of sale:  The Trial Court The POST-GAZETTE Probate and Family Court 2005 FORD TAURUS VIN #1FAFP53U65A214886 newspaper is a paper SUFFOLK DIVISION 24 New Chardon Street 1996 CHEVY BLAZER    VIN #1GNDT13W1T2143540 of general circulation. Boston, MA 02114   (617) 788-8300 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE We are qualified to Docket No. SU13A0076AD VIN #1J4GW58S01C551698     accept legal notices In the Matter Of 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX ASHER GABRIEL BAUGHMAN VIN #1G2WJ52J8YF216816   from any court in each CITATION 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE G.L. c. 210, § 6 VIN #1J4GW58N8YC326272 town that we serve. In the matter of Asher Gabriel Baughman 1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA To any unnamed or unknown parent and per- VIN #3VWRB81HYXM230326 sons interested in a petition for the adoption 2000 HONDA CIVIC LEGAL NOTICES of said child and to the Department of Chil- VIN #2HGEJ6578YH600933 dren and Families of said Commonwealth. A petition has been presented to said 1999 HONDA CIVIC For information on placing court by: NATHANIEL PARKER RANDALL VIN #1HGEJ6673XL041615 a Legal Notice in the of E. BOSTON, MA and JOY RACHEL RANDALL 2000 FORD F-150 of E. BOSTON, MA requesting for leave to adopt VIN #2FTRX18W8YCA74241 said child and that the name of the child be POST-GAZETTE, please changed to ASHER GABRIEL RANDALL. 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, VIN #4T1GK13E7RU061580 !" call (617) 227-8929; YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE 2001 HONDA CIVIC A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID VIN #2HGES15541H511820 or mail notice to: COURT AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE 1997 SAAB 900 POST-GAZETTE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) The Federal Trade Commission ON AUGUST 8, 2013. VIN #YS3DD58B3V2007988 P.O. BOX 135 WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, The above vehicles will be sold works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. First Justice of this Court. at auction online at BOSTON, MA 02113 Date: May 23, 2013 TOWLOT.COM Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) and is open to everyone. Patricia M. Campatelli, Register of Probate or log on to www.ftc.gov. Attn: Legal Notices Run date: 6/7/13 Run dates: 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 2013 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 7, 2013 Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting consulting services for MPA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting consulting services for MPA CONTRACT NO. W229-D1, ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, WORCESTER The Trial Court CONTRACT NO. A262-S2 THIRD PARTY COMMISSIONING AGENT. The Authority is seeking REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MA. The Authority is seeking qualifi ed multidiscipline Probate and Family Court qualifi ed consulting fi rm or team, with proven experience to provide professional commissioning consulting fi rm or team, with proven experience to provide professional services including planning, Middlesex Division services. These services are expected to be provided at any Massport owned or operated aviation design, and construction related services including resident inspection, on an on-call, as needed 208 Cambridge Street and maritime facilities including Boston-Logan Airport, L.G. Hanscom Field, Worcester Regional basis. These services are expected to be provided at Worcester Airport. The Consultant must be East Cambridge, MA 02141 Airport, Conley Terminal, Cruiseport Boston, and South Boston waterfront properties to name a few. able to work closely with the Authority and other interested parties in order to provide such services (617) 768-5800 The Consultant must be able to work closely with the Authority and other interested parties in order in a timely and effective manner. Docket No. MI12P4366EA to provide such services in a timely and effective manner. The projects may range from small and The consultant shall demonstrate experience in several disciplines including but not limited to Estate of simple to relatively large and complex. Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Geotechnical, JOHN F. BEAUDOIN The commissioning process will involve all building systems, balancing the long-term energy and Vertical Transportation, Landscape Architecture, Code Compliance, Cost Estimating, Construction Date of Death JULY 30, 2012 maintenance requirements of each facility with the functional requirements of the building occupants Phasing, and Sustainable Design. and operators. The consultant shall demonstrate experience in systems commissioning and retro- INFORMAL PROBATE commissioning. The Consultant shall demonstrate its ability to manage costs effectively and shall be The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to the following: PUBLICATION NOTICE New construction, alterations or additions to various facilities such as airline terminals, experienced in providing similar services on an on-call, as needed basis, as well as on a continuous To all persons interested in the above maintenance facilities, garages, sheds, warehouses, electrical substations, pump houses, commissioning basis. Consultants demonstrating the ability to bi-directionally integrate COBie captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner elevators, escalators, and security systems. Services may include but shall not be limited (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange) data from and to a Building Information James S. Beaudoin of Woburn, MA a Will has to conceptual or schematic drawings and outline specifi cations, preparation of a BIM model, Model (BIM) to inform commissioning documents are preferred. been admitted to informal probate. design development and construction drawings and specifi cations, construction services, The projects to be commissioned shall include, but not be limited to the following: new construction, James S. Beaudoin of Woburn, MA has resident inspection services, cost estimates and analyses, investigations, reports, value alterations or additions to various facilities, lighting, airline terminals, maintenance facilities, garages, been informally appointed as the Personal engineering, and energy audits. Consultant may also be required to manage commissioning sheds, warehouses, electrical substations, pump houses, elevators, escalators, and security Representative of the estate to serve without systems. Services may include but shall not be limited to: commissioning plans, commissioning of systems and closeout of construction contracts. Abatement of hazardous or contaminated surety on the bond. materials is not included in the scope of work for this agreement. Services associated with specifi cations, retro-commissioning, design reviews, functional performance test procedures and The estate is being administered under documentation, operations and maintenance documentation review, and LEED commissioning airfi eld design (e.g., runway and taxiway design) is also not included in the scope of work informal procedure by the Personal Represen- documentation. Review of operations and maintenance documentation may include but not be for this agreement. tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- limited to reviewing and coordinating COBie data provided by others, developing COBie data that The Authority expects to select one (1) consultant. However, the Authority reserves the right to select bate Code without supervision by the Court. supports commissioning, determining the accuracy and appropriateness of OmniClass designations a different number if it is deemed in its best interest to do so. Each consultant shall be issued a Inventory and accounts are not required to be for commissioned systems identifi ed and described in COBie data, and incorporating commissioning contract in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000). The services filed with the Court, but interested parties are data in appropriate COBie spreadsheet tabbed locations and formats. shall be authorized on a work order basis. entitled to notice regarding the administration Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in from the Personal Representative and can The Authority expects to select two (2) consultants. However, the Authority reserves the right to response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services petition the Court in any matter relating to the select a different number if it is deemed in its best interest to do so. Each consultant shall be issued questionnaires SF 330 (www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) with the appropriate estate, including distribution of assets and a contract in an amount not to exceed Five-Hundred-Thousand Dollars ($500,000). The services number of Part IIs. M/W/DBE certifi cation of the prime and subconsultants shall be current at the expenses of administration. Interested parties shall be authorized on a work order basis. time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of the M/W/DBE certifi cation letter from the are entitled to petition the Court to institute Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in Supplier Diversity Offi ce, formerly known as State Offi ce of Minority and Women Business Assistance formal proceedings and to obtain orders response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services (SOMWBA) within its submittal. The Consultant shall also provide an original and fourteen copies terminating or restricting the powers of Per- questionnaires SF 330 (www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) with the appropriate of litigation and legal proceedings information, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, in a sonal Representatives appointed under infor- number of Part IIs. M/W/DBE Certifi cation of the prime and subconsultants shall be current at the separate sealed envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of the M/W/DBE certifi cation letter from the if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. See www.massport.com/doing-business/Pages/CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx for Supplier Diversity Offi ce, formerly known as State Offi ce of Minority and Women Business Assistance more details on litigation and legal proceedings history submittal requirements. Run date: 6/7/13 (SOMWBA) within its submittal. The Consultant shall also provide an original and fourteen copies of litigation and legal proceedings information, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, in a In order to be eligible for selection, all aspects of Provision 44, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of separate sealed envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. See www.massport.com/ the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be satisfi ed including the majority of the fi rm’s Board of doing-business/Pages/ CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx for more details on litigation and Directors or ownership shall be registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance LEGAL NOTICE legal proceedings history submittal requirements. with the applicable provisions of the statute. Consultants shall furnish professional registration status of the fi rm’s board of directors or ownership. All individuals responsible for technical disciplines shall, In order to be eligible for selection, all aspects of Provision 44, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of Commonwealth of Massachusetts the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be satisfi ed including the majority of the fi rm’s Board of upon commencement of the project, be registered Architects or Engineers, in that discipline, in the The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Directors or ownership shall be registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance Probate and Family Court with the applicable provisions of the statute. Consultants shall furnish professional registration status The submission shall be evaluated on basis of: Middlesex Division of the fi rm’s board of directors or ownership. All individuals responsible for technical disciplines shall, (1) current level of experience and knowledge of the team for similar projects, particularly the 208 Cambridge Street upon commencement of the project, be registered Architects or Engineers, in that discipline, in the Project Manager, East Cambridge, MA 02141 Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (617) 768-5800 (2) geographic location (proximity to the airport) and availability of the Project Manager, The submission shall be evaluated on basis of: resident inspectors and other key personnel to be assigned to the project, Docket No. MI13P2201EA (1) current level of experience and knowledge of the team for similar projects, particularly (3) experience and expertise of subconsultants, Estate of the Project Manager, (4) demonstrated ability to perform work with minimal disruption to facility operations, SANDRA HELEN LACEY Also Known As (2) geographic location and availability of the Project Manager and other key personnel to be (5) familiarity with MGL, including fi led sub-bid experience, SANDRA LACEY, SANDY LACEY, assigned to the project, (6) cost management and scheduling capabilities, SANDRA H. LACEY (3) experience and expertise of subconsultants, (7) M/W/DBE and affi rmative action efforts; please indicate the proposed % of M/W/DBE Date of Death NOVEMBER 16, 2012 (4) demonstrated ability to perform work with minimal disruption to airport and port participation INFORMAL PROBATE operations, (8) current level of work with the Authority, PUBLICATION NOTICE (5) familiarity with MGL, including fi led sub-bid experience, (9) past performance for the Authority, if any, To all persons interested in the above (6) cost management and scheduling capabilities, (10) experience with sustainable design concepts captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner (7) M/W/DBE and affi rmative action efforts; please indicate the proposed % of M/WBE Aimee a/k/a E. Aimee Smith of Brighton, MA a (11) project understanding and technical approach to this project, and participation, Will has been admitted to informal probate. (12) experience in implementing BIM in all design and construction phases. Aimee a/k/a E. Aimee Smith of Brighton, (8) current level of work with the Authority, The selection shall involve a two-step process including the shortlisting of a minimum of three fi rms MA has been informally appointed as the Per- (9) past performance for the Authority, if any, based on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, sonal Representatives of the estate to serve (10) experience with sustainable design concepts, followed immediately by a fi nal selection of the consultant(s) by the Authority. without surety on the bond. (11) project understanding and technical approach to this project, and By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Represen- (12) current level of experience making relevant data fl ow from project BIMs to commissioning standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on the documentation and to COBie spreadsheets Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The Consultant shall specify in its cover letter that it tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- The selection shall involve a two-step process including the shortlisting of a minimum of three fi rms has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage. bate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be based on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”), no acetate covers. Fifteen (15) filed with the Court, but interested parties are followed immediately by a fi nal selection of the consultant by the Authority. The Authority reserves copies of a bound document and one PDF version on a disc each limited to: entitled to notice regarding the administration the right to interview the fi rms prior to fi nal selection, if deemed appropriate. 1) an SF 330 including the appropriate number of Part IIs, from the Personal Representative and can By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s 2) resumes of key individuals only each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section E, petition the Court in any matter relating to the standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on the 3) no more than ten (10) projects each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section F, estate, including distribution of assets and Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The Consultant shall specify in its cover letter that it expenses of administration. 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EXTRA Innings HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Sal Giarratani by Richard Preiss

WHAT IS SO RARE AS A best-of-seven playoff semi- DAY IN JUNE? — With apolo- finals but were defeated in gies to 19th century poet the Stanley Cup Finals, 4-2, James Russell Lowell, it cer- by Philadelphia. tainly seems to be that the Before that you have to go days of the sixth month of the all the way back to 1942 calendar year are no longer when the B’s downed Chi- solely the province of warm, cago 2-1 in the opening round languid, sunny afternoons. and then lost to Detroit 2-0 No, now, as they have been in the best-of-three second for quite a number of years, round. And here’s something they are also the culmina- interesting: the first time tion of the hockey season, the Bruins made the playoffs featuring the Stanley Cup (in 1927) the very first series Jackie Robinson Finals. And while the final they played was against the round of the Cup playoffs Blackhawks. Many of you movie goers routinely ends in June — According to the Bruins out there maybe saw the the B’s won the 2011 Stanley media guide archives, the B’s “42” movie about the legend- Cup on June 13 in Vancouver played the very first playoff ary Hall of Famer Jackie Pumpsie Green was the first African American to play — the proceedings will con- game in their history on Robinson who broke the base- for the Red Sox. He is shown here with Earl Wilson (left), tinue even later in the March 29, 1927, downing ball color line back in 1947. I who pitched a no-hitter in 1962, the first by an African month this time around be- Chicago, 6-1 at Madison was born in 1948 and by the American in American League history. cause of the January start Square Garden in New York time I truly understood what (Leslie Jones photograph, from the Leslie Jones (and late April conclusion) to City because the Chicago Robinson did for both baseball Collection of the Boston Public Library, August 30, 1959) the regular season. Coliseum had already been and America, he had been The last possible date for a booked for an event. How long retired. Sometimes I feel as they often did in those amazing that America toler- game in the 2013 Stanley about that? like I was born at the end of days. The Red Sox under Tom ated the intolerable idea of Cup Finals is June 28. That Here’s some Bruins trivia. the dark ages when racism Yawkey were the last all- having both the Major doesn’t necessarily mean The Bruins first playoff goal ran rampant across many white team in baseball. Leagues and the Negroes there will be a contest that in history was scored at parts of America. I always Yawkey passed up on some Leagues and neither the two day. To get to that date one of the 3:24 mark of the first wondered where all the Black great players like Robinson shall mix. I still remember the Conference Finals series period in that game when soldiers were in those World and Willie Mays because watching the Red Sox on TV must go seven games and Frank Frederickson found War II movies starring John reportedly he was a good ole playing the Kansas City Ath- then the Final series must the range. The Bruins went Wayne. I was amazed and boy who didn’t like Blacks. letics when out of the visitor go seven games. on to win 6-1. puzzled when I found out as a Finally, in 1959, he was pres- bullpen came an aging 59- But they will almost surely The B’s advanced past child during the ’50s that our sured into signing a Black year-old relief pitcher named be playing on the first day Chicago in 1927, got by the Armed Forces, the men and ballplayer by the name of Satchel Paige. He pitched two of summer — June 21. Is Rangers but then were de- women who made up the Pumpsie Green, an infielder scoreless innings of relief hockey still a winter sport? feated by Ottawa in the ranks and risked their lives who couldn’t play the infield against the Sox and I won- You would never know it by Stanley Cup Finals. By the so that I might be free to grow nor could he obviously see the dered all that baseball fans the length of the Stanley Cup way, the final game of the up as an American boy had ball go pass him at bat at had missed when Paige was Playoffs. Stanley Cup playoffs was been a segregated force dur- home plate. His fielding left 42 years old when the Indi- AS THE SERIES WITH played on April 13 in 1927. ing our battles against Hitler much to be desired and his ans finally brought him up to PITTSBURGH CONTINUED Something has been added and Nazism. We were fight- bat was too often very cold. the majors in 1948. He may — The continued future of since then — two months or ing a world war to bring the Pumpsie was signed it very well have been the best the B’s looked bright as the more of action. We’re not ideals of democracy and per- seemed for one purpose — to pitcher of all time. Eastern Conference Finals sure that’s been a positive sonal liberty on two fronts, yet get everyone off Yawkey’s Luckily, young people today came to the Garden after development. back home we were our- back. Later, the same sea- live in a better America than opening in Pittsburgh where Many in the media would selves far from reaching the son, Yawkey did sign Earl Wil- the one I was born into. My the B’s took a 2-0 series lead. probably prefer a Boston- same idea we were fostering son, a catcher in the minors generation truly was unique If, and of course that’s Chicago series this year over overseas. turned starting pitcher up in as we were handed outdated an important two letter word, one featuring the B’s and L.A. I was three months old the majors. He was a real good values and we built some- the Bruins downed the Pens It’s a much shorter distance before President Harry S. ballplayer. He pitched in the thing much better for us and and advanced to the finals, between the two cities and Truman ended segregation starting rotation for several the generations to follow. it looked like they might that would matter under the in the United States Armed seasons with good success Young people have no idea face Chicago, making the current 2-2-1-1-1 format of Forces. It took a war against and he also was among one what Jackie Robinson faced Stanley Cup Finals an his- the Finals. Remember in Hitler to realize that Amer- of the best hitting pitchers in every day before he became toric matchup of original Six 2011 when the B’s had to fly ica wasn’t all that it should the majors next to Cleveland’s a ballplayer and national teams. all the way to Vancouver for be. It was a small first step Jimmy “Mudcat” Grant. figure. The Brooklyn Dodgers We say historic because Game Five, come all the way and it would take 17 years However, season after sea- played the Boston Braves at the Bruins and the Black- back to Boston for Game Six before American society could son, very few African-Ameri- Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947 hawks have never met in and then fly out to Vancouver stand up and say all of us were cans from Boston showed up and half of the 27,000 fans in the Stanley Cup Finals over again for Game Seven? equal before the law and that at Fenway because of the the stands were black. To the course of their long That comparable long dis- all of us had the very same reputation mostly earned some this remains just one histories — which date back tance haul to L. A. and back rights. that the Red Sox were a white baseball game on one day in to the 1920s for both teams. would be eliminated by a The battle for an America team. Things didn’t really time but to the bigger picture Chicago entered this year’s Boston-Chicago series. Also, unified by character and not change much until Yawkey of what was America, it was playoff as the NHL’s top- the flights between the two color is a never ending battle. passed away and only then the first day that America was seeded team. The Bruins cities are numerous, the There is always room for could the team move forward. forced to recognize that all were seeded fourth. rates are lower and thus improvement. I grew up in St. They started signing players men were created equal. Post- Of course, to set that up the more fans from Boston might Philip’s Parish in lower based on skills not color and 1947 took America through Blackhawks have to do their be able to attend. Plus there’s Roxbury back in the ’50s and little by little the stands racial struggles that led up to part and defeat the defending even a daily Amtrak train early ’60s when Italian, Irish started showing a rainbow of President Lyndon Johnson Stanley Cup Champion L.A. with a sleeper car for those and Black Catholics lived colors too. The Red Sox had signing the Civil Rights Act Kings in the Western Confer- that prefer land-based travel. together. It was far from, finally become all of Boston’s of 1964 but it all began when ence Finals. Chicago led 2-1 SPEAKING OF … A HAR- Selma or Montgomery or the baseball team. that first pitch was thrown to at press time. But as we all BINGER OF FALL — While Edmund Pettus Bridge. I have I never saw Robinson play home-plate at Ebbets field on know, anything is possible in the present season contin- old photos taken during the but I do remember coming a long-ago but hardly forgot- the NHL playoffs. ues for the Bruins, those who Civil Rights struggles of face to face with Minnie ten April afternoon. Remember that the Maple follow hockey at Boston Uni- young African Americans and Minoso infielder for the Even if you never see “42” Leafs were down 3-0 in versity were given an early their parents being hosted by Chicago White Sox. He was this summer, think about games to the B’s and came heads up on the 2013-2014 fire fighters and police offic- among the first five Black how far we have come since back to force a game seven campaign via a newspaper ad ers unleashing their German ballplayers who followed the end of World War II and before Boston’s miracle fin- that noted the “history of pas- shepherds into anxious Jackie Robinson out onto the since Jackie Robinson’s days. ish (two goals in the final 82 sion, pride and tradition” of crowds. They had committed baseball diamonds of Amer- We didn’t get here by accident seconds of regulation plus BU hockey. no crimes except demanding ica. Too bad we never signed it took a struggle and that the winner in overtime) The season will highlight their rights and were being Willie Mays. Too bad we struggle continues on be- ended their quest. the first head coaching treated as aliens from outer passed up on so many in the cause America strives to be The last time the Bruins change for BU hockey in 40 space. Fifties when racism was alive better all the time. We grow and Chicago met in the play- years as Dave Quinn takes I know this is a baseball and well in too many places. in understanding the gift offs was way back in 1975 over for the retired Jack column and I need to return Some of my favorite ball- handed us by our Founding when Chicago beat Boston Parker. BU will play 18 home to first base again before I lose players were guys like Mays, Fathers over 237 years ago. 2-1 in a best-of-three prelimi- games at Agganis Arena, fea- you. I can remember as a kid Felipe Alou, Frank Robinson, The Battle of Bunker Hill nary series. A year earlier, turing contests against Bos- in the Sixties going to Fenway Orlando Cepeda, Hank Aaron never ends for a living in 1974, the Bruins downed ton College, Wisconsin, North Park to see the Red Sox lose and so many others. It was America. the Blackhawks 4-2 in the Dakota and Bentley.