VOL. 113 - NO. 29 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JULY 17, 2009 $.30 A COPY Tall Ships Dock in Boston Do You Remember the North End Beach? by Al Natale

(Photo courtesy of Al Natale) Located on Commercial Street adjacent to a full bathing suit. The men and young boys the Coast Guard Base, I remember my were not permitted to be bare-chested. No mother taking me by the hand to walk the bikinis in those days. The beach also had a beach. She would meet with friends and they large double deck pier where we would go to would get together in the water to form a enjoy the sun and lunch after a swim. A good circle and dip up and down in the water and time was had by all. Today the beach is no enjoy themselves. In those years everyone, longer there, however a pool has been built men and women, young children had to wear for the enjoyment of many locals. ... and Now the North End Pool by Sal Giarratani

The “Europa” from the Netherlands docked at Rowes Wharf. (Photo by Sal Giarratani)

News Briefs by Sal Giarratani

(Photo by Sal Giarratani) When I was a little boy on Salutation feet over to my right. I could claim that spot. Street, my mother would take me and my When they asked my name, I said “Sal”. little brother to the pool down on Commer- They replied now that’s “Sal’s spot.” The pool Proposed Boston Museum on Blackstone and cial Street. Then it was practically brand- has become a meeting place for the old and North Streets, facing the Greenway. new. My mother always called it the North new North End. Old-timers, long-timers and End Beach. Everybody was Italian except my the younger yuppie crowd. Everyone blends Boston Museum Hits Snag mother who looked every bit Charlestown in quite well. A coalition of North End neighborhood groups Irish as she was. When my father moved us You can cool off in the water or bake in is opposing construction of a proposed $120 mil- to Roxbury, it was no more pool. the sun. You can buy something from the lion museum along the Rose Kennedy I have now returned to the pool, only this food stand. When you finish you can even Greenway. In a letter to the Massachusetts time I got a senior discount membership. I shower. I found a great bunch of guys who Turnpike Authority, which owns the parcel of actually always deny the need for any se- sun there all the time. land near Quincy Market, the coalition mem- nior discount, but when you get a two thirds As I baked in the sun, I wondered how bers said the site will be costly to taxpayers and break on membership, I shout it from the close to where I was laying down did my fa- could remain vacant for years. rooftops. By the way, the official name is the ther bake in the sun too. He always had David Kubiak, a member of the North End Mirabella Pool, but most people call it the great memories of that old beach. As I looked Waterfront Residents Association, stated, “The North End Pool or the “Italian Riviera.” Others around the pool area and out into the ocean museum lacks money to build and they want still call it the North End Beach. My father water staring at Charlestown, I could feel taxpayers to fund it to the tune of $40 million.” swam at the beach as a kid. my roots to both the North End and Most people have their own “spots”. I re- Charlestown. I am now hooked on the “Ital- (Continued on Page 14) cently threw my beach blanket down and ian Riviera” and I shall return to it this sum- was told that spot already belonged to an- mer quite often, especially since those guys other guy. So, they told me to move a few are watching my spot for me every day.

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Res Publica

by David Trumbull

No! To Me Too Republicanism “Gentlemen, what ails the will keep the faith and be THE NETHER WORLDS Republican party is not the prepared, it will be ready fact that it is in the minor- when the surge comes to This week we will con- If there was no answer, then its wide open doors was in the ity. It has been in the reap the harvest.” tinue with the series of the person was considered depths of the earth. It was a minority before. What ails it J. Fred Essary, Washing- articles which delve into the officially dead. A similar cus- place where all dead souls is a certain sort of yielding ton correspondent of the roots of our Roman Catholic tom is still observed at the went while awaiting judge- to opportunism, a yielding Baltimore Sun, speaking in structures and rituals. Our deathbed of a Pope, but with ment and commitment to to that element within the Providence, Rhode Island at subject is the nether worlds the addition of a good strong the upper or lower world. party clamoring for liberal- the 83rd Annual Meeting of (the land of the dead). whack on the head. Hades was often represented ization, clamoring to the the National Association Greek mythology describes Immediately after death as a grove of barren wil- Republican party to throw of Cotton Manufacturers, “Charon” as the god of the the body was washed with lows, veiled in darkness or away the birthright of con- October 7, 1937. lower world. He personally warm water, anointed with clouds, where the sun never servatism and enter the Substitute “2012” for conducted the souls of the perfumes or spices, and then shone. The ground was lists against the radical “1940” and “2004 or 2000” dead, by boat, across a river clothed in a toga or robe of covered with asphodel, a Democratic party on the for “1932 or 1928” and called Acheron to the infer- office, if appropriate. Pre- dreary plant of the lily fam- Democratic party’s side. To Mr. Essary’s remarks could nal regions. The fare that cious ornaments and rings ily, that was often planted me that is utter nonsense. be delivered today. Unfortu- was charged for this service were often added, in addition on graves. The entrance to There just isn’t room in this nately, his call for a return was at least one obolus, to the small coin which was Hades was guarded by a dog country of ours for two ma- to conservatism was rejected but never more than three. placed in the mouth. named “Cerberus”, a terrible jor radical parties, and all of by party leaders. The result The obolus was a coin of ex- Charon is often repre- monster with three heads, a us know that the Demo- was four decades of Demo- tremely low value, but in or- sented as a stern and ro- tail of three serpents, and a cratic party now has a lien cratic party hegemony with der that the ghost might bust old man, with flame- body bristling with vipers. He upon whatever radicalism the Republican response to meet this demand, the an- like eyes, white bushy hair, was friendly to all who en- there is in public life. the prevailing liberalism cients placed it under the stained clothing, and propel- tered, but if anyone tried to “No, I think the Republi- being a faint, me too. tongue of a deceased person. ling the boat with a long escape he would seize that can party could return to One encouraging sign in Among the pre-Christian rusty pole. The lower right person and hold him fast. power if it would go back 2009 is that young Republi- Romans, the burial of the hand corner of Michel- Tartarus (our hell) was a first to its old moorings, re- cans, such as those who dead was a most solemn duty. angelo’s “Last Judgement” place beneath the earth, as turn to the old faith, become attend the monthly Repub- It was incumbent upon any- on the wall of the Sistine far below Hades as Elysium the champion, the unblush- lican Meetup in Boston re- one who found an unburied Chapel shows a scene of was above the earth. It was ing defender of the great con- ject me too Republicanism. body to at least cast earth Charon performing his closed by iron gates and oc- servative thought in Ameri- The next meetup will be upon it three times. If funeral daily duties in a manner cupancy was reserved as the can life. It may have to wait Tuesday, July 21st from rites were not performed, the that only the great master abode of the damned, those longer than 1940 for victory. 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at soul of the dead person was could portray. people who had incurred the I realize that, and yet maybe Hennessy’s, 25 Union believed to wander home- “Elysium” or the “Elysian wrath of the gods, and in not. This country of ours is Street (between Faneuil lessly upon the earth forever. Plains” (that we call heaven) so doing, became subject to given to sweeping tides of Hall and Haymarket). If you When a person was on his was the place where chaste, divine vengeance. emotionalism. Who would want to help the Republican deathbed a near relative moral, righteous, or virtuous Remember, these were have believed in 1932 or 1928 party return to power, come caught the last breath in his people went after death, and very popular beliefs as far that in four years the coun- on down! own mouth, and as soon as where there was complete back as 500 years before the try would somersault into death came, the eyes and happiness, paradise, and birth of Jesus Christ. Fur- the Democratic column? We David Trumbull is the mouth of the corpse were ideal bliss. Vergil repre- ther evidence to support this like to boast of the fact chairman of the Boston Ward closed by one of those pres- sented Elysium as a region faith lies in the countless that we are great practical Three Republican Committee. ent. Next came the “concla- blessed with perpetual number of skeletons that people. Of course we are Boston’s Ward Three includes matio”, a cry or recall of the spring, beautiful flowers, have been found still con- practical. We are also an the North End, West End, part dead, by uttering his or her pleasantly shaded groves, taining the coins that had emotional people, a volatile of Beacon Hill, Downtown, name three times in order to and never-failing fountains. been placed in their mouths. people. These surges do Waterfront, Chinatown, and ascertain the fact of death. Hades (our purgatory), with NEXT WEEK: Sacrificum come. If the Republican party part of the South End. TITO JACKSON KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN Why is Menino Ducking Debates? for Boston City Council At-Large by Sal Giarratani To date, the debate over Fouhy says he is mulling Kickoff Event Brings Together Hundreds of Supporters debates continues as Mayor invites from five groups Tito Jackson kicked off his change to his surroundings. Thomas Menino’s three and is in the process of “sort- campaign for Boston City Jackson was introduced by mayoral opponents accuse ing them out.” Shouldn’t all Council At-Large July 1st his mother, Rosa Jackson, the incumbent of dodging four camps be mulling out with the help of over 200 who said, “Tito is not just my their requests to face off be- the debates mutually. Why supporters from throughout son, he is the very best per- fore the electorate. City is the mayor’s campaign do- the city. The event took place son for the job.” Councilor Sam Yoon told the ing a “Lone Ranger” here? at Morton’s Steakhouse in Jackson credits his Boston Herald’s Richard Sounds like a typical power Back Bay, symbolically lo- mother with inspiring him Weir that “We are going no- play not unknown in Bos- cated near the finish line to use his strong social net- where with it. We need to ton’s political history. of the Boston Marathon, an work as a catalyst for rais- call the mayor out on why The last time Boston’s vot- emblem of perseverance ing money for charities, and he’s refusing to debate and ers got to hear the mayoral and triumph. says that the legacy of his make his case to the citi- candidates debate one an- Jackson is a proud lifelong late father, a community ac- zens of Boston on why he other, it was 1983 when resident of Dorchester ready tivist who worked with the deserves another four years.” Mayor Ray Flynn debated to bring positive change to Greater Roxbury Workers The mayor’s campaign anywhere and anytime. I the city of Boston. As an economic develop- Association to provide people with jobs in committee announced way still remember that Chan- ment director for the Commonwealth of the construction industry, motivates him back on May 5 that Menino nel 7 mini-debate on the Massachusetts, he is the only At-Large to serve Boston starting where his dad left planned to debate twice be- 6 o’clock News when he took candidate for Boston City Council with off, by creating employment opportunities fore the September 22 pre- on David Finnegan in that experience delivering jobs and economic for people so they can care for their fami- liminary and once before the infamous “Chameleon” de- investment to Massachusetts cities — a lies, have affordable housing and pay their November 3 general elec- bate on live TV. You remem- skill the Council needs now more than ever. bills. tion. MassVOTE, a nonparti- ber, Finnegan slammed Jackson’s experience working with the Jackson is a graduate of the University of san voting rights group has Flynn for behaving like a private sector, combined with his passion New Hampshire, which, he told the audience, mailed out invites to all the chameleon with an apparent for social justice and his record of building had a grand total of 55 black students when candidates for its three may- different answer depending community partnerships, makes him he first enrolled. Jackson dedicated his time oral forums on September 3, on where he was. Flynn shot uniquely qualified to provide Boston’s diverse at UNH to establishing a Black Student September 17 and Octo- back, “Are you calling me a neighborhoods with the resources and ser- Union, through which he then created a now ber 27. Yoon, Kevin McCrea LIZARD?” Finnegan never vices they deserve. 15-year-old special pre-orientation program and Michael Flaherty have had a shot for the job after “I am running for Boston City Council for student of color, designed to combat the all accepted. However, Ed that and finished out of the because Boston residents deserve real talk problem of early attrition. Jackson also built Fouhy, the mayor’s debate running in the September and real action on their behalf. I have com- strong relationships with fraternity students manager said it was “doubt- primary to Mel King. One mitted my life to making positive change who shared his concerns about how students ful” the mayor would attend five-minute debate decided in the lives of people I’ve known and treated one another, ultimately leveraging and suggested that Mass- an election. Debates are touched,” said Jackson. his grass-roots work and student empower- VOTE “lacks the organiza- necessary in a representa- Jackson used the kickoff event as an op- ment efforts to be elected Student Body tional capacity to sponsor a tive democracy. portunity to talk to supporters about his President. debate.” To all those new to No one, especially not a early inspiration for serving his community politics, this is politicalese and his history of bringing about positive (Continued on Page 15) for “We don’t want to go.” (Continued on Page 13) POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2009 Page 3 First Lady of Fashion Bids Farewell

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This is a fantastic fa- August to assist you. Stop by The results of these energy audits would then will be relocating their busi- cility with an Olympic-sized and visit Yolanda’s to person- be used to determine what retrofits need to be ness to 144 Moody Street — pool, racquetball courts, ally speak with Yolanda. performed. The audits would examine things like water usage, infrared photography, and pressurized testing to determine the efficiency of door and window Patrick “Pat” Simboli, Sr. seals, and indoor air quality. I maintain that inspectors will come to your house June 26, 1932 - July 13, 2009 and determine if you need new windows and doors to meet their standards. It is entirely possible, they will Patrick Simboli Sr., 77, died peacefully could not afford alternative treatment. His pre-determine how you set your thermostats for heat surrounded by his family on Monday, philosophy is that music not only in the winter, I have heard unverified gossip this is July 13, 2009. He was the husband of nourishes the soul, but heals the heart. seriously being considered. Mary (Franco) Simboli with whom he Pat has also been an active After the retrofit have been completed on your shared 55 years of marriage. Born in member at St. John the Evangelist homes (at your expense) the government, state, local, Boston, he was the son of the late Church for over 40 years. He was a or federal will come back and re-inspect the house to Patrick and Mary (Gennazzi) Simboli. personal consultant for the last 25 determine how much energy has been saved and Pat was a graduate of Christopher years for the Waverly News in whether it meets federal government standards. Columbus High School in Boston. He Newburyport. He was an avid sports I recommend readers call Senator Kerry and also studied at the New England fan and an athlete. Pat loved to run demand he vote against this revolting bill. Conservatory of Music in Boston. He and play tennis. served in the United States Army from In addition to his wife, Pat is survived 1952-1954 and was in the Korean War. by son Patrick Simboli, Jr., of North Pat and his wife Mary moved to Beverly Andover, daughter Louisa Simboli and her in 1962. husband Timothy Kimball of Newbury, brothers Pat had began playing the piano in 1945 at Anthony Simboli and his wife Gloria of the age of thirteen. He played in many clubs in Winchester, Eddie Simboli of Boston and sister Boston before moving to upstate New York where Marie Simboli of Boston and grandchildren he also played at lounges and private parties Joseph Carney, Nicholas Simboli and Margaret around Lake George. Using his love and talent Kimball. He is pre-deceased by his daughter Mary of music, Pat played the piano at charity events, Carney. He loved his grandchildren and his establishing scholarships for students at the family and will truly be missed. St. John the Evangelist School that continue Contributions can be made in Pat’s name to on to a Catholic high school. He also raised Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan Street, money for the Marino Center for Preventative Suite B102, Danvers, MA 01923. Medicine in Cambridge, helping those who Pat will always remain in our hearts.

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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD STOCK’S MIXED by Sal Giarratani Stocks were mostly lower risking a glut of chips, driv- estimating its economy will “Rocky” was Always More than a with weaker consumer ing down prices. GM, the grow by 8.5% this year. sentiment and a Chevron auto giant, emerged from Toyota is building a car fac- Bunch of Movies about a Boxer warning. The Dow and Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 40 tory in Brazil that will triple I remember when As he aged, I did too. The the S&P 500 fell .4% and days with its CEO, Fritz production in the country. Sylvester Stallone brought same thing was happening the NYSE composite .7%. But Henderson, saying GM will Ben Laidler, a JP Morgan “Rocky” to the big screen on screen to Rocky Balboa. the NASDAQ gained 0.2%. generate cash and repay bil- analyst is bullish on domes- back in 1976 during As a young Italian American There was lower volume lions in government loans, tic cyclical stocks such as America’s Bicentennial. It in the 70’s, I could really across the board. The ahead of a 2015 deadline. It its retailers and economists was viewed by movie critics identify with the movie char- 10-year U.S. Treasury Bond will create an eight member expect the Real to appreci- as a low-budget B movie and acter. I never wanted to lose fell 13/30 back to its lows of board to speed decision mak- ate further. They also expect it turned out unexpectedly at anything, but sometimes May. Semi-conductor mak- ing. GM will partner with the economy to rise 4% in into a blockbuster movie and we all experience losing. It’s ers sees signs of hope bet- EBay to allow customers to 2010. best movie of the year. I never fun but we often learn ting on a market recovery. buy cars on EBay. This an- Panera Bread grows but its thought the idea of some from it. I remember that Six months ago analysts nouncement was sooner stock weakened. Analysts poor slob from a working movie theme song. It was so ranked semi-conductor than expected and was a sur- upped their earnings esti- class ethnic community in uplifting. Listening to it ac- makers 117 out of 197 in- prise. The Reuters Univer- mates but the stock fell 12%. Philadelphia becoming world tually seemed to empower dustry groups, now as of Fri- sity of Michigan confidence It revamped its menu to champion was the quintes- me. day that number has zoomed ratio jumped to 70.8% from make high margin items as sential story of the Ameri- Here’s something few folks up to #5. Semi-conductor the low 60s. Oil prices fell soup and salads were put can Dream where you could know. Back in my high companies design and below $60/bll. The dollar and front and center. Analysts rise to unreachable heights school days, I used to go to a manufacture the tiny cir- the yen continue to climb on are estimating $2.64/share, just by trying. A sort of des- gym on Friend Street across cuitry on the chips that safe haven flows, pressuring a 19% increase from last tiny that carries you up. We from the Garden. The place power just about any device crude and other dollar priced year and 14% for 2010, can all remember Rocky was run by an ex-boxer today. The number of chips commodities. stocks are mixed as major running up that flight of named Bill Duffy. Mr. Duffy sold last year exceeded 560 Brazil may be back on a indexes drop for the week. stairs and standing with could have been Burgess billion according to their growth track with help from The NASDAQ edged up .7% hands raised declaring a Meredith. Mike’s Gym in trade group. Arm chips China. Stocks are up 32% but still flat for the week. personal victory. those movies looked just power nearly every cell this year. Rising consumer Potash Saskatchewan earn- Boxing was a metaphor for like Duffy’s New Garden phone. Chip-making tech- confidence is one reason ings fell 8.44 points to $85.07. a view of life. We all struggle Gym on those long ago Sat- nology continues to evolve. why Brazil’s economy may NRG Energy slipped .74¢ to every day with our own urday mornings, punching a The name of the game was have bottomed in 2008. The $23.24 in high volume eras- rounds of life. Sometimes we bag or sparring with my smaller, cheaper, faster and country’s car sales are rev- ing earlier gains. Infosys ride high. Other times we brother Dominic. I was 16 greener. Intel rolled out the ving up. They will rise 6.4% Technology climbed $1.46 on fall. The real victory is al- years old with life unending tiny atom chip for notebooks in 2009 versus an earlier double its volume. Applied ways getting back up on your in front of me. When I saw and handheld devices last forecast of a 3.9% decline. Signal rose 1.21 points to feet. Nothing ends unless that first Rocky movie, life year that uses 2.5 watts and The retailers, banks and tel- $23.86 in rapid trading as the bell rings. still seemed unending. AMD has its own low pow- ecommunications are im- the company made new On a recent Sunday, I was Then years passed by and ered device called Yukon for proving. China has been the highs. AMGEN rose 14%, over in East Boston with a time moved forward. I am notebooks. Analysts are ex- main destination of com- the first since February bunch of friends who happen the same person I always pecting 6.5% pickup in sales modities from Brazil such as 2009. Denosumahs topped to be Rocky fanatics. One was except older. next year to $208 billion and iron ore for steel production Novartis in both surgeries guy actually knows all the Recently, I saw the last another 6.5% rise in 2011 to and China’s exports from and radiation treatments. lines to the movie because Rocky movie from a few $221 billion. Some govern- Brazil has climbed steadily It’s time to call your he’s seen them all appar- years ago called “Rocky ments are giving a lot of this year. IMF has upped its financial advisor or call me ently 100 times each. I al- Balboa”, an aging ex-boxer money to their chip-makers forecast for China’s economy, at 617-261-7777. ways loved the first Rocky lost in time. He had no fu- movie, but my favorite is still ture, only a past. His glory Rocky III, where Rocky days behind him, signing takes on Mr. T with the as- autographs from his mo- sistance of Apollo Creed. ment in the sun and won- Pasta Perfect When I saw the first three dering where he was going IN THE NORTH END movies at a movie theater, I or what it was he really ac- was amazed that the Rocky complished. He decides to Balboa character reached get back into the ring as a across racial lines. He wasn’t “60-year-old has been” as a white fighter, he was some were calling him. Rocky, he was all of us, Rocky can’t seem to move whomever we were and forward beyond his younger wherever we came from. days. He needs to prove to Rocky was every person who himself that he was some- fought adversity in his or her body and is still somebody. life. He was everyone who He takes on the reigning struggled to get by on a daily heavyweight champion in a basis. 10-round fight. No one ex- Sylvester Stallone is about pects him to last more than my age which meant when he was young, I was young. (Continued on Page 15) NORTH END PRINTING Joseph Locilento, Frank DePasquale and Zoya Kogan 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 The North End boasts fantastic unique concept of ready made fresh restaurants, cafes, pastry shops and pastas, ravioli, sauces, pesto, fresh Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette more. The “more” recent addition is baked bread, imported cheese, olive DePasquale’s Homemade Pasta Shop oil and vinegars and other Italian located at 66A Cross Street. Frank specialties to the neighborhood. Quality Printing DePasquale owner, wanted to bring an- Zoya Kogan has been making pasta for for all your other touch of Italy’s classic character- over nine years. You may often find her istic and what is better than a home- making pasta right in front of your eyes Commercial and Personal Needs made pasta shop. which is a definite treat in itself. The shop proudly offers a variety of dif- Stop in today for a fresh batch of ravioli Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers ferent shapes and sizes, such as 100% or linguine or sample a signature Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations durum wheat semolina pastas, gnocchi, DePasquale Panino with prosciutto, rotini, tagliatelle, papardelle among fresh homemade mozzarella and tomato, Announcements • Business Forms and Documents the forty diverse pastas offered. The cre- which is the only panino offered at the ative team of Frank DePasquale, store pasta shop. For further information, — COMPETITIVE PRICES — manager Joseph Locilento, and pasta please log onto www.homemade- extraordinaire Zoya Kogan brings a pasta.com or call 617-248-9629. 617-227-8929617-227-8929 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2009 Page 5

LEPRECHAUN TALES Retold by Yvonne Carroll Illustrated by Jacqueline East Hard Cover • 64 Pages • Published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. I found it refreshing to review two enchant- sister on the spur of the ing children books. The first book, Lepre- moment decides to pick chaun Tales, included six vivid Irish folklore. blue-bells in the Lepre- Naturally, everyone knows that Leprechauns chaun’s lios (pasture) have pots of gold hidden. The initial chapter which was forbidden. called, The Crock of Gold, is about Tom, a The Leprechauns in young lad and a bearded mischievous Lep- turn, punished her. rechaun. Was gold Tom’s only interest when Wherever she slept she he tried to capture the Leprechaun? Obvi- was uncomfortably sur- ously, the Leprechaun outwits naïve Tom. rounded by stinging The next tale is about Liam whose sister nettles. Connors who Niamh danced with a group of musically played the feadog (tin inclined Leprechaun’s for a mere twenty whistle), which pleased the Leprechauns minutes, so she thought, when in reality it immensely, led them to break the spell they was twenty years. had placed on Eithne. Most individuals are well aware that it is Each story is preciously told emphasizing best not to meddle with Leprechauns who the role of growing up. The tantalizing can make their life miserable. Take for sketches offered by Jacqueline East bring instance, Eithne who was Connor’s younger the tales to a loving magical end. IRISH LEGENDS FOR CHILDREN Retold by Yvonne Carrol Illustrated by Lucy Su Hard Cover • 64 Pages • Published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc. DICK CONTINO I would have expected The tale of Oisin in Tir na n-Og is filled with to Headline 84th Annual St. Joseph’s Feast these two wonderful intrigue. Beautiful Niamh of the golden hair books to be similar in searches the countryside on her white Mark your calendars as nature since they are horse to find a husband. She decides on the festivities begin in both written by the handsome Oisin, son of noted Fionn, and Boston’s North End! The wel- same author, Yvonne brings him back to her home in Tir na come mat will roll out for Carroll, however they n-Og. Although happy in his new home he Dick Contino who will ap- are not. I’ll explain as I nevertheless longs to return for a visit with pear on Saturday, July 25. continue. his family in Fianna. Once it was agreed, Dick is a world renowned The first tale in this his wife Niamh, said take my white horse accordion player who will be book called, Irish Leg- and you will be safe during your journey. accompanied by The U.S. Air However, you must Force Band of Liberty. ends for children, is never get off the horse Dick Contino was born on a near perfect legend, The first tale in this book and touch the soil of January 17, 1930, in it includes kings, Ireland. What she did Fresno, California. He at- witches and magical called, Irish Legends for not tell her husband is tended Fresno High and swans that once were Children, is a near perfect he would be gone 300 played fullback on the foot- children. As foretold, years not a few years, ball team until his father 900 years later the legend, it includes kings, as he believed. found out and forced him to spell on the swans is witches and magical swans These legends stop. As another activity, broken by the sounds though filled with care Dick played his accordion in the school assemblies and at of the church bells. I that once were children. and love do not always special functions. His accordion playing popularized him suspect some readers end happy. Perhaps so well that he easily won the class presidency at election may not like the ending, which was very one could say they reflect and assume the time. Dick’s father played the accordion and it was he who sad. realities of life. Nonetheless, it was fun to gave Dick his first instructions. Later, Dick traveled to San The next legend, Deirdre of the Sorrows bor- read these retold tales about the Lepre- Francisco every Friday for six years to take lessons. After ders on the noire. In the midst of life’s joys chauns and legends with their funny names. school and on weekends Dick worked as a delivery boy in disappointing circumstances exist. Perhaps The best part is that both grown-ups and his father’s butcher shop, but he always had his accordion revealing these conditions help children on youngsters will enjoy reading these ever- handy and would practice many hours each day, striving the path of growing up. lasting tales to each other. for perfection and waiting for the break that would carry him up the ladder of success to stardom. Dick’s first and last love was his accordion and music. Dick Contino, the legendary virtuoso of the accordion, is There’s A Party Goin’ On once again proving himself as one of the premier enter- AT SUFFOLK DOWNS tainers of our time. Dick stars in main showrooms from Las Vegas to Atlantic City and headlines many fairs and Classic R&B Recording Artist Kool & The Gang to Perform festivals throughout America. Don’t miss this exclusive at “Commitment to Community” Concert on Saturday, August 22 Boston engagement. There is only one Dick Contino! For more information log onto www.saintjosephssociety.com. with its own day at the track this summer. All sales from the show will benefit chari- table organizations in the eight cities and towns that are being recognized. These or- ganizations will be given tickets in advance Italy Trip to sell for their own fundraising purposes. November 1-9, 2009 (9 days /7 nights) Proceeds from walk-up ticket sales will also DAVID SALIBA and AL TASSONE are be allocated to charitable organizations. Kool & The Gang’s performance will follow arranging a trip with a Travel Agency to an afternoon of live racing. Special first post Sorrento with visits to Capri, Amalfi, etc. time will be 3:00 p.m. with the concert Cost of the trip includes air fare, hotel, meals slated for 7:30 p.m. In addition to a full card (Photo courtesy of Silvia Mautner) of racing, the track will provide free family and bus trip visits. The cost is about $2,206 p.p. Classic R&B recording artist Kool & The entertainment, including pony rides, car- We will be staying in the same hotel for the Gang, whose prolific resume of hits includes nival games, face painting and a balloon complete trip. party favorites Celebration, Ladies Night and artist. Patrons can have their picture taken YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US. THERE Get Down On It, will be performing live at with a racehorse and jockey at the track’s Suffolk Downs at the track’s “Commitment “Fan Photo Experience.” Oldies 103.3 FM in ARE NO STRANGERS ONLY FRIENDS WE to Community” concert on Saturday, August Boston will be broadcasting live from the HAVEN’T MET. 22, which is also “East Boston Day.” track throughout the day. Any commissions or fees received for the trip will The concert is the culmination of the Kool & The Gang has sold over 70 million track’s 2009 “Commitment to Community” albums worldwide and influenced the mu- be used to arrange a reunion of our traveling program which celebrates individuals and sic of three generations. They have earned friends after the trip at a great hotel. (No profit for organizations that make a positive differ- two Grammy Awards, seven American Mu- us). A brochure with all details and costs will be ence in eight surrounding communities: sic Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, Chelsea, Ten Pop hits, and 31 gold and platinum al- sent to you. Everett, Lynn, Saugus and Salem. Each of bums. Additional hits include Jungle Boogie, Call Al Tassone 1-508-864-3533 these cities and towns is being recognized Fresh, Too Hot, Joanna and Cherish. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2009 FRIENDS OF THE NORTH END Father & Sons Bocce Tournament ALL THAT ZAZZ by Mary N. DiZazzo completed, we moved up from the courts to the sce- nic waterfront to enjoy a de- SUNGLASSES: A SHADY HISTORY licious BBQ prepared by three of our top chefs, Bob vertising campaign by Ragucci, Joe Buceta and the comb and glass firm of Richie Delliago. The food and Foster Grant. the ribbing lasted about two By 1930 sunglasses were hours and it was time to all the rage! leave with some great With World War II brewing memories and a whole new in 1936, Ray Ban designed generation of friends. anti-glare aviator style sun- Although most of the old- glasses, using polarized lens timers do not live in the Ciao bella, technology newly created neighborhood, their names Sunglasses started off with by Edwin H. Land, founder of still echo through the a dark history. Traced back Polaroid Corporation. They streets. Such as Briano, Car- to the Roman Emperor Nero also designed a slightly regal, Carbone, Coppola, Co- who viewed the gladiator drooping frame perimeter to Committee, Left to Right: Ronald Fuccillo, Tony Gaeta, rolla, DaBene, DeGregorio, Gus Pesaturo, Joe Ferullo and Victor Passacantilli. competitions through pol- maximally shield an avia- Ferullo, Freda, Fuccillo, ished light emerald green th tor’s eyes, when repeatedly On Sunday, June 28 the vying for bragging rights. Gaeta, Gambale, Graziano, gems held up to his eyes. glancing downward toward a Friends of the North End re- The matches were a huge Lauretano, LaVecchia, Lom- The actual invention of plane’s instrument panel. turned home to their roots, success and highly competi- bardi, Marino, Ostuni, Pas- sunglasses is known to be Fliers were issued the with the next generation, tive. The weather conditions sacantilli, Pesaturo, Scola, around 1268 and 1289. A glasses at no charge, and the their sons, to compete and were overcast, but the cama- Troisi and Zizza. visual and historic recollec- public in 1937 was able to eat in a fun filled day of Bocce raderie amongst the old boy- Thanks to all the fine tion of early sunglasses is a purchase the model that and BBQ. hood friends and their sons young men for making their painting done by Tommaso banned the sun’s rays as Ray The response was over- lit up the day. fathers proud to call them da Modena in 1352. This was Ban Aviator sunglasses. whelming. We had 12 teams When the competition was their sons. the first portraiture with Well-known fashion de- sunglasses, more were to signers and Hollywood stars follow making it a fashion escalated the sunglass craze symbol of distinction or in the 70s with their brand honor. name lines. A giant indus- Around the 12th century in try developed where only a China early sunglasses few decades earlier none served a special purpose and existed. As women since it wasn’t to block the rays of ancient times had hidden sun. Chinese judges had seductively behind an ex- routinely worn smoke-col- panded fan or a dropped para- ored quartz lenses to conceal sol, modern women — and their eye expressions in men — discovered an allure court! in wearing sunglasses, irre- Italy developed the pre- spective of solar glare. scription sunglass in 1430. So grab yourself a fav pair In 1780 our grand old of shades and be cool!! Ben Franklin developed the Buona giornata and God bifocal lenses. bless the United States of It wasn’t until the 20th America! Century that modern type — Mary N. sunglasses came to be to DiZazzo-Trumbull Left: Anthony Gaeta, Joseph Gaeta, Gaspar Ostuni, Ron Young Nicholas Marino get- protect the eyes. In 1929 Read prior weeks’ “All That Fuccillo and Robert Fuccillo shooting the ball. ting ready to play. Sam Foster, founder of The Zazz” columns at www.mary Foster Grant Company sold 4nails.com. Mary is a third- the first pair of Foster Grant generation cosmetologist and sunglasses at Woolworth a Massachusetts distributor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Stores on The Boardwalk in Kosmea brand rose hip oil by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Atlantic City, New Jersey. products. She may be con- Thursday, July 16th is the the scapular and promised for her to choose between Making sunglasses chic and tacted at (978) 470-8183 or Feast of Our Lady of Mount supernatural favors and her marriage and religious life, fashionable was a style ad- [email protected] Carmel; it is a feast famil- special protection to his she had a tough time mak- iar to most yet not under- Order and to all persons who ing the decision due to stood by many of us. would wear her scapular. the fact that she had expe- This feast was instituted Two of the most notable rienced the difficult mar- Vazza WANTED by the Carmelites between Carmelites were Saint riage of her parents. 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2009 NORTH END Freeway FESTIVAL DIRECTORY SPONSORED BY Says ... FLORENTINE CAFE LUCIA You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t R I S T O R A N T E & B A R BAR-BISTRO forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. I really enjoy taking my walks early in the morning because most of my pooch friends are out and our human companions are not in a hurry — they know we need time to associate with other pooches. Usually I meet my friend Arthur, who lives up the street and my friend Henry, the new guy on the block. Wow! Excuse me guys I see another pooch that has my interest — hello there! Her name Caffe Vittoria is Angel. What a pretty name! Her human companion is Kristina Riccio, her father JULY owns Cafe Vittoria. What a beautiful white tiny Maltase, no more than 6½ pounds and ST. ROCCO July 19 two years old. What do you think? Procession Only - Prince St. 1 pm Should we go for a café latte and get to know one another. It is wonderful being a pooch especially when your loved and cared Freeway with Angel ST. JOSEPH July 24 - 26 for and now that we are in the month of July Hanover & Battery Sts. my human companion starts her vacation. sun and talking to everyone at the pool that Sunday Procession 1 pm Let’s see, I think we have 10 weeks off, they don’t see all the time. I hope I see Angel that’s a lot of time for us to bond. Come on! again! I have to get her phone number and AUGUST sun, just shine for me and my human com- see what we can cook up together! My good- panion. The pool is open and we need to get ness what a beautiful looking pooch. We out there and enjoy ourselves. We look have so many out there in the North End! ST. AGRIPPINA July 31 - August 2 forward to the North End pool and all my Living in a pooch world, isn’t it wonder- Hanover & Battery Sts. human friends look forward to sitting in the ful? Life is good! Sunday Procession 1 pm

MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 7 - 9 Eastie Concerts ... Hanover & Battery Sts. Grupo Fantasia Quartet for Music — Al Vega for Music — Tuesday, July 21, Sunday Procession 1 pm Sunday, July 19, 2009 5pm- 7pm — Piers 5pm-7pm — Bremen Street Park, East Bos- Park on Marginal Street in East Boston. ton. Accessible by the Airport stop on the MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO August 13 - 16 Accessible by the Maverick stop on the Blue Blue Line T. Line T. The history of the New England jazz scene North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) Not merely a band, but also a mobile semi- is neatly summarized in the person of Al Sunday Procession 1 pm nar on Latin and Caribbean music, Grupo Vega. Al has been gigging in the Boston area Fantasia is the brainchild of multi-instru- since 1938 and he’s still one of the area’s ST. ANTHONY August 28 - 30 mentalist Angel Wagner. A Dominican na- foremost jazz artists. The Boston Media re- Endicott & Thacher Sts. tive who began his musical career banging fers to Al as “Boston’s Living Legend of Jazz”. on a cheese grater with a fork, Wagner has He’s worked opposite virtually every name Sunday Procession 12 pm since mastered more than 30 different in- in American jazz — to mention a few: Dizzy struments. With Grupo Fantasia, Wagner Gillespie, Betty Carter, Lester Young, Stan SEPTEMBER and his cohorts demonstrate mastery of Getz and Billy Holiday! He’s shared with them Latin music in many styles: merengue, Boston’s legendary jazz rooms: The HiHat, ST. LUCY August 31 salsa, Latin jazz, cumbia, bachata and Storyville, The Ken Club and The Jazz Work- Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm vallenato are but a few. You may also spot shop. Vega is more than a veteran. He has Mr. Wagner heading a mariachi quartet or been playing classical piano since he was a calypso/soca trio. And, as if that isn’t five. He was born in Worcester and moved to ST. ROSALIE September 13 enough, Mr. Wagner also heads the Angel Chelsea at an early age, where he attended Procession Only - North Square 1 pm Wagner Musical Workshop, which gives stu- Chelsea High School. “I almost gave up music dents hands-on lessons in the sounds of the when I was in high school. I was too busy MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS Caribbean and Latin America. Check the with sports,” said Vega, “but that’s when I Fantasia website for more information, and formed my trio,” which became an instant learn as you dance. www.grupofantasia.com. success. Lawrence, MA FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 4 - 6 Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino THE HISTORY AND Common & Union St., Lawrence DEVELOPMENT OF EAST BOSTON Sunday Procession 3 pm Join us on Monday, of upland and marsh was Cambridge, MA August 17, 2009 at 6:30 PM to see five islands (Noddle, at the East Boston Branch Hog, Governor’s, Bird and SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 12 - 13 of the Boston Public Library, Apple) joined tough infilling Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge located at 276 Meridian and new streets laid out and Info: Call 617-354-7992 two squares, Maverick and Central Squares. Over the next few decades, East Bos- ton grew rapidly, attract- ing many residents who East Boston in 1775 built homes, churches and [Noddle’s, Hog, Apple, schools and created a thriv- LUCIA Govenor’s, and Bird Islands] ing neighborhood that by the th R I S T O R A N T E & B A R (Image courtesy of turn of the 20 century was Library of Congress) a thriving nexus of cultures. Traditional Sammarco is the author of Street, East Boston, Massa- Images of America East Bos- Italian Cuisine chusetts for an illustrated ton (Arcadia, 1997) as well slide lecture on The History as over 50 books on the his- Donato Frattaroli and Development of East tory of Boston and the neigh- Boston by Anthony M. borhoods. He has been rec- 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 Sammarco, noted author ognized for the excellence of and historian. his presentation of history 617.367.2353 Originally known as with the Bulfinch Award from Noddle’s Island, William the Doric Dames of the Mas- — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — Hyslop Sumner founded the sachusetts State House and East Boston Company in the George Washington Medal Private dining rooms for any occasion 1833 that envisioned a new from Freedom Foundation. residential area of Boston This event is free to the [email protected] that was accessible to the public and is handicapped city by the ferries Maverick accessible. For further www.luciaboston.com and East Boston from Mav- information, please call erick Square. The 633 acres (617) 569-0271 Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2009 — ANTHONY MORELLA REMEMBERED — (Photo essay by Bob DeCristoforo)

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Hard to believe that it’s been a year already when the North End said ‘Good- bye’ to Anthony Morella, a young man, who taught us how to ‘Smile’, and made us ‘Smile’ in his own special way. Once again his many friends ‘Remembered’ him in the 2nd Annual Anthony Morella Street Hockey Tour- nament held at the DiFilippo Playground on Prince Street. It was another special day in honor of a very special person. We ‘Salute’ An- thony Morella and Thank Team Lou Strazzullo him for being our friend! Team Amoroso

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More than 200 friends suffragist, and pacifist. ……. Boston Lyric Opera and supporters gathered at The house was built by (BLO) invites all arts lovers the Boston Athenaeum on Jonathan Mason and is at- to spend a summer evening June 4th for the Nichols tributed to Charles Bulfinch. listening to opera for free at House Museum’s annual The Museum educates visi- the DCR Hatch Shell on the “Spring Fete” benefit to raise tors by providing a unique Charles River Esplanade. funds for ongoing preserva- glimpse into domestic life in Those “eager for an inex- tion and community out- the nineteenth and twenti- pensive evening and itching reach efforts. eth centuries on Boston’s for live music” can go to the The Nichols House Mu- historic Beacon Hill. Hatch Shell alone or with seum preserves and inter- Located at 55 Mount friends and family in tow on prets the 1804 townhouse Vernon Street, the Nichols Wednesday, August 12, at that was from 1885 to 1960 House Museum is consid- 7 p.m. The concert runs the home of Rose Standish ered one of Boston’s hidden until 9 p.m. Nichols, landscape gardener, cultural gems. For more info Together with the Bos- about the Museum, visit ton Landmarks Orchestra, www.nicholshousemuseum.org. BLO will preview excerpts

“Spring Fete” committee member Maureen Mellowes, left, with Jerry and Priscilla Anderson. (Photo by Roger Farrington)

Nichols House Museum from its 2009-2010 Season, ket or chairs and settle in President Lynne Ricka- combined with selected for a real treat. baugh, left, and Marilyn works from other timeless In the event of rain, the Keane at the Museum’s Committee member Douglas Irwin and “Spring operas. concert will be relocated annual “Spring Fete” ben- Therese Minton and Fete” committee member BLO artists, Meredith to the Church of the Cov- efit, which was held at the “Spring Fete” chair Greg Jennifer Irwin smile for the Hansen, soprano; Heather enant, 67 Newbury Street, Boston Athenaeum. Van Bove. camera. Johnson, mezzo-soprano; Boston. (Photo by (Photo by (Photo by Darren Anderson, tenor; and For more information, as Roger Farrington) Roger Farrington) Roger Farrington) Christopher Burchett, bari- well as updates on Boston tone, will take the stage with Lyric Opera’s 2009-2010 Sea- the Orchestra to perform son, adult education pro- pieces from Bizet’s “Carmen” grams and special events, (BLO’s Season opener), visit www.blo.org. Gounod’s “Romeo et Juli- Boston Lyric Opera is New ette,” Mozart’s “Idomeneo” England’s largest opera com- (also from the Season), and pany. Founded in 1976, BLO Verdi’s “La Traviata,” among is recognized for its artisti- other favorites. cally excellent productions of Opera-goers and newcom- a diverse repertoire that ers alike can lend their ears entertain and inspire audi- to recognizable tunes rang- ences and feature emerging ing from “Juliet’s Waltz” to operatic talent. the “Brindisi.” BLO produces three main- “There is something stage productions at the Citi magical about an evening Performing Arts Center of open-air opera,” said BLO Shubert Theatre in Boston General & Artistic Director and a production of a fully Esther Nelson. “Our last staged, one-hour English performance with the Or- version of a popular opera for chestra at the Hatch Shell school children and families attracted one of the largest crowds of the concert series, (Continued on Page 13) demonstrating that the ap- petite for this art form is DIAMONDS stronger than ever!” ROLEX The concert is a rare oc- ESTATE JEWELRY casion for music-lovers of Bought & Sold all types to experience opera in a relaxed setting. Guests Jewelers Exch. Bldg. are invited to bring a blan- Jim (617) 263-7766

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Arts and Crafts will The 2009 Boston Classic 2001, as he was headed Eddie Murphy from the tude of “Thinking of You.” take place at the Mirabella All-Star Baseball Game West to a new job with the film, Imagine That, is backed Flip side favorites have the Pool each Thursday after- FINALLY (because of the LA Kings hockey team. His by eleven exciting tracks, simplicity of, “A Theory,” the noon 1pm to 4pm, and Sports weather) took place at spirit, life, and goals lives on ten of which are ex-Beatles unconditional “Conditional,” Nights under the direc- Harvard’s O’Donnell Field on through the work of the songs. Eight penned by the likely, non-reality of tion of Al Vilar and Mike Friday night. The North All- Foundation, named in his Lennon/McCartney and two “Something To See,” the Giannasoli will take place Stars shutout the South All- honor. For details, please George Harrison songs, sung spiritualistic “The First at the Nazzaro Center/ Stars 5-0. MVP for the victor- log on to www.markbavis by today’s artists. “Got To Person on Earth,” and the Polcari Playground on Friday, ious North Team was Joab leadershipfoundation.org. Get You Into My Life” comes hopeful signs of “Spring.” July 17; Thursday, July 23 Fuertes (Madison Park), and from the duet of Matthew Chapman’s music is in- and 30; Thursday, August the South MVP honors went CAPE COD Sweet and Susanna Hoffs, tense, emotional, and most 13; Friday, August 21; to Anthony Caruso (East ALL-STAR GAME followed by Harrison’s “Here of all mind-expanding, enjoy Wednesday, August 26 and Boston), who pitched three Over the years we have Comes The Sun” (Colbie her live July 31st! Friday, September 4 from perfect innings. The All-Star heard much about the Cape Caillat), plus “Nowhere Man” DAVE RIVELLO 6pm to 9pm. Both programs Game was originally sched- Cod Baseball League where (Landon Pigg), “I’m Looking ENSEMBLE — are FREE and open to boys uled for Fenway Park. future Major League stars Through You” (Tyler Hilton), FACING THE MIRROR (CD) and girls 8 to 16 years of age, flourish each summer. This “I Want To Hold Your Allora but all ages are welcome! EDUCATION PLUS: year we can take some of Hand” (Hope), and “I’ll Fol- The Dave Rivello Ensemble Special Thank You to Mayor READ YOUR WAY them in, when the Cape Cod low The Sun” from Glen makes their debut with; Fac- Menino for his support of the TO FENWAY League 47th All-Star Baseball Phillips. Second half hap- ing the Mirror, an eight-song NEAA Proposal. Kids head over to your Game takes place at Fenway penings reveal “Here, There, collection of songs performed Boston Public Library, read Park on Thursday, July 23 and Everywhere” (Mikal with a 12-piece ensemble. FREE FAMILY FRIDAYS three books, write an essay, at 7:05pm. There will be a Blue), the comforting “With Slightly pared down from the AND MORE complete an entry form, and Home Run Derby prior to the A Little Help From My usual 17-piece big band, The Highland Street Foun- enter yourself in the READ game. Friends” (Karey Kirkpatrick), Rivello makes his ensemble dation FREE FRIDAYS PRO- YOUR WAY TO FENWAY the Paulist Choristers of work by utilizing the horns GRAM continues this Fri- contest. You might just win TIDBITS California drop a pair — the available to fill the void. The day, July 17th when Free tickets to a Red Sox game - Birthday Best to Lena Lennon/McCartney’s “All eight original compositions Ferry Transportation is and a great day at the ball Sala, a very young 90th! You Need Is Love” and the provide more than an hour made available to the Har- park. August 7th (5pm) is the - Congrats to Paul and Kate Karey and Wayne Kirk- of music that listeners will bor Islands of the Boston deadline. Your neighborhood Scapicchio on their new patrick slice “Leaves of find to be — outstanding! Harbor Alliance, and on Fri- Branch Library has all the arrival ... baby Julia! Autumn” wrapped around “One By One By One” is a day, July 24th Free admis- details. - July 16th is the Feast of “Here Comes the Sun” from mathematical masterpiece, sion will be available to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Blue and Caillat. Funny film, while time stands still for Franklin Park Zoo. The Mu- COLLEGE BOARD - It’s the TD Garden now! great soundtrack! “Time and Time Past,” then seum of Fine Arts will host Former BU Hockey stand- - Celeb Sightings: Carmen GREEN DAY — picking up the pace, the en- a Free Community Day on out Peter MacArthur has Vigorito chowing on his 21st CENTURY semble delivers the dynamic Sunday, July 19th from signed an NHL contract with favorite Parziale pizza, BREAKDOWN (CD) “Stealing Space,” and hit the 10am to 4:45pm, and on the Chicago Blackhawks. Stephen Scapicchio at Reprise midpoint with a series of Thursday, July 23 the Boston University versus St. Leonard’s, Coach Martig- Enjoying the success of delicious solos on “Dancing Isabella Stewart Gardner Boston College on the netti cruising down North their album 21st Century in Circles.” Rivello will keep Museum, 280 The Fenway, Fenway ICE? Stay tuned! Bennet Street, the Amoroso Breakdown, Green Day con- you riveted with the beauty will have a Free Neighbor- ‘boys’ at Fenway, along with tinues to dominate the air- of “Sometime,” laying a solid hood Night from 5pm to MARK BAVIS the LaCollas, Mohammed waves and the concert scene foundation for “Beyond the 8pm. GOLF TOURNAMENT and his sidekick Ralph as their tour begins to cross Fall,” there is certainly no The 8th Annual Mark Verocchi, England bound North America. Boston will feeling of guilt in the haunt- NAZZARO KIDS AT Bavis Leadership Founda- Sunny Davidson, and cam- be blessed with a Green Day ing strains of “The Path of TALL SHIPS tion takes place July 19-20, paigning, hard working Bos- sighting at TD Banknorth Innocence,” and ends with a Thanks to Janet Stalker, 2009 at the New Seabury ton City Councilor Sal Garden on July 20th. Among smooth, harmonic tune sim- and Save the Harbor, Save Country Club in Mashpee. LaMattina on Hanover the 18 tracks, 21st Century ply titled “Chorale.” Mirror the Bay, a group of our North Mark was a beautiful human Street with Julio Ciarlone Breakdown’s first single, has a reflection of success! End Nazarro Center kids had being, a hockey star at and Mrs. Buonopane. “Know Your Enemy,” has SALAAM (CD) the opportunity to take a been number one at Alter- SalaamBand.com cruise around Boston Harbor native radio for six weeks, Salaam is the brainchild of to view the Tall Ships, and while the track “21 Guns” is a Chicago-born Iraqi-Ameri- even board the Tall Ship about to make its mark on can on a quest for her roots. Concordia. Save the Harbor, the charts. Green Day is Dena ElSaffar joins with Tim Save the Bay does a lot all singer-guitarist Billie Joe Moore, Amir ElSaffar, and year-round making the Armstrong, bassist Mike Hakan Toker to create this beauty of our harbor acces- Dirnt, and drummer Tre unique band. The result is sible to all. They will also be Cool. The album content has Middle Eastern music that part of North End Family Acts I: Heroes and Cons; Act is appealing to many cul- Pride Sunday (August 9) at II: Charlatans and Saints; tures. A dozen tracks create the North End Park. and Act III: Horseshoes and interest, as the lush sound Handgrenades, with each act of “Layla” and the spirited MAYOR’S CUP BASEBALL containing eight tracks, all “21st Century Gypsy,” both North End participants in sandwiched around “Song of composed by Dena, plus the Mayor’s Cup Baseball the Century” and “See The “Chobi Party,” an improvisa- Tournament were Ariyand Light.” Without a doubt, this tion on an infectious Iraqi Aminpour, Jase Cherchi, timely Breakdown marks a dance beat, trailed by the Isabella Del Peschio, Max high point for Green Day! fiery “Mandira.” It has been DeMarco, Bayard Eton, Zach TRACY CHAPMAN — written that Salaam’s wily Knopf, Owen Locke, Timothy Julio Ciarlone, Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina and OUR BRIGHT FUTURE (CD) innovations may raise a Martin, Alex Miller, Andrew Matilde Buonopane. Elektra few eyebrows among hard- Elektra recording artist core purists, but in reality Tracy Chapman will be mak- they are the products of ing Boston’s House of Blues years of research. Additional SHEPARD FAIREY: Supply and Demand her ‘step off’ point, July 31st, delights have, “Yugrug,” If you haven’t seen Shepard Fairey: Supply prints of political revolutionaries and rock to start her tour promot- a love song from Tunisia and Demand at the ICA/Boston yet, there are stars to recent mixed-media works and a new ing her album, Our Bright Fu- simply titled “Retik,” along only a few weeks left to catch the hit exhibi- mural commissioned for the ICA show. ture, released in November. with the improvisation tion the entire nation has been talking about. In complement to the exhibition, Fairey Chapman received critical “Taqsim Lami,” the popular The exhibition closes on August 16, 2009. created a number of public art works at sites acclaim for her effort, as the Iraqi folk song “Gulli Featuring more than 250 works, Shepard around Greater Boston, including Boston City first single, “Sing For You” Ya Hilw,” and it all comes to Fairey: Supply and Demand traces the career Hall. A list of the outdoor works currently on made its mark. Chapman an end with an early 20th of Shepard Fairey, the influential street art- view can be found here: www.icaboston.org/ first appeared on the music century Turkish instru- ist whose ubiquitous Obama Hope poster be- exhibitions/exhibit/fairey/outdoor/Shepard scene in 1988 with her mental track, “Nihavent came an iconic image of a historic presiden- Fairey: Supply and Demand is the ICA’s most multi-platinum debut album, Saz Semaisi” — the latter tial campaign. The 20-year retrospective, the popular exhibition since opening the land- and for Our Bright Future, composed by Mesut Cemil. first solo museum show of Fairey’s work, ex- mark new museum in 2006. she penned all the tunes, The music may not be plores the breadth of Fairey’s artistic prac- For more information, call 617-478-3100 or then co-produced them with familiar, but the sound is tice — from the Obey Giant stencil to screen visit our website at www.icaboston.org. Grammy Award winner intoxicating! POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2009 Page 11

explore with me.” For tickets log onto September 18 - Gaelic Storm. DICK’S LAST RESORT www.livenation.com. For more information please call Faneuil Hall Marketplace 978-970-5200 or simply log onto Quincy Market, Boston, MA TD BANKNORTH GARDEN www.lowellsummermusic.org. July 2009 Entertainment Line- NOW Causeway Street, Boston, MA up: Now through July 31st. Dick’s Last P!NK – Friday, October 2, 2009 HOUSE OF BLUES Resort has great evenings of fun and PLAYING 8:00 PM. “This is my most vulnerable 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA lots more. For info call: 617-267-8080. album to date,” says P!nk, 29, who TRACY CHAPMAN - Friday, July has no problem fessing up to the fact 31, 2009 at 8:00 PM. PET SHOP CHRISTIAN HERTER PARK that the split from her husband, BOYS - Wednesday, September 9, 1175 Soldiers Field Road UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN motocross star Carey Hart, earlier 2009. MOBY - Thursday, September Brighton, MA this year is the subject of some songs 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM. COLLECTIVE THE COMPLETE WORKS OF on Funhouse. Don’t miss her elec- SOUL - Sunday, August 23, 2009 7:00 WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE - Now trifying performance. For tickets PM. Don’t miss these fantastic per- through Mondays, July 9th – August 2, log onto www.ticketmaster.com or formances. For tickets and informa- 2009 at 6:45 PM. This is an irrever- 1-800-745-3000. tion log onto www.ticketmaster.com ent, rollicking production of or www.livenation.com. For a com- Shakespeare’s complete works. To GILLETTE STADIUM plete line up of House of Blues events reserve your tickets, please call: 617- One Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA log onto www.houseofblues.com. 747-4460 or visit: www.orfeogroup.org. 6TH ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL – INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY NICKERSON STATE PARK August 15, 2009. The New England ART Brewster, MA (Cape Cod) Country Music Festival is the largest 100 Northern Avenue, Putnam The 11th ANNUAL AGAINST THE concert series in New England and Investments Plaza, Boston, MA TIDE – Saturday, August 15th. This is has sold out Gillette Stadium in each HARBORWALK SOUNDS – Berklee a one-mile swim, two-mile kayak and of its five years, including 2007 when College of Music at the ICA – Thurs- three mile fitness walk to benefit the more than 50,000 tickets disappeared days, from 6-8:30 PM. These are all Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coali- in 15 minutes. “There is just some- free concerts featuring rising stars in tion. This fun and inspirational day thing about those people. Every time jazz, world, Latin and more; July 16th brings together swimmers, kayakers, we play Gillette Stadium, they come Tubby Love; July 23rd, La Timbistica and walkers of all ages and abilities and they sing their hearts out,” to join efforts with MBCC in their mis- and July 30th, Alex Wintz. said Chesney in a press release. For sion of eradicating the breast cancer tickets log onto HARBORWALK SHUFFLE – epidemic. For more information please th th www.ticketmaster.com or by phone Thursdays, August 6 ; August 13 ; call: 1-800-649-MBCC or visit: th at 1-866-448-7849. August 20 and August 27 – Times of www.againstthetidembcc.org. the concerts are 6-8:30 PM. These COMCAST CENTER evenings are free. INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY Mansfield, MA WAVELENGTHS – Fridays, August ART st KID ROCK & LYNYRD SKYNYRD 7, August 14, August 21 and August 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA th CONCERT TICKETS - July 29, 2009 28 – starting at 7:30 PM. Each con- TALKING TASTE – with Deidre at 6:30PM. The Live Nation produced cert will feature artists performing Heekin and Caleb Barber- Friday, tour kicks off in West Palm Beach, FL outside against the stunning back- July 24th at 6:30 PM. Owners of Pane at the Cruzan Ampitheatre with a 22 drop of Boston Harbor. For artist line- e Salute in Woodstock, Vermont, market trek through outdoor amphi- up call: 617-478-3100 or visit: Heekin and Barber have developed a theaters across the country. www.icaboston.org. stylish, classic Italian tavern, inspired COLDPLAY - August 3, 2009 at by and celebrating the regional varia- 8:00PM. Worldwide sales for the al- tions of Italy. bum had approached six million by Special Events TALKING TASTE - with Frank November, when Coldplay released McClelland – Friday, July 31st at 6:30 After surfacing in 2000 with the breakthrough single several new recordings (including a CLARION BEACH RESORT HOTEL PM. Frank is the proprietor of two of “Yellow,” Coldplay quickly became one of the biggest collaboration with hip-hop mogul Jay- RAFFAEL’S NANTASKET ROOM Boston’s most highly acclaimed res- bands of the new millennium, honing a mix of introspec- Z) as part of the Prospekt’s March EP. Hull, MA taurants L’Espalier and Sel de la tive Brit-pop and anthemic rock that landed the British Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide. For JUMP ‘N’ JIVE REVIEW – Friday, Terre, both featuring cuisine that th quartet a near-permanent residence on record charts tickets call 1-800-745-3000. Log onto August 14 at 8:00 PM. Dance to Rico combines regional ingredients with www.ticketmaster.com or for addi- Barr and New England’s premiere the culinary traditions of France. worldwide. Chris Martin (vocals/piano), Jon Buckland tional ticket information go to dance band as they pay tribute to the Take part in this culinary delight of (guitar), Will Champion (drums), and Guy Berryman (bass) www.livenation.com. Rat Pack, Louis Prima, Tony Bennett, different regional foods represented were all born into musical households. Success put Harry Connick, Jr., and others. For from various countries. Space is lim- Coldplay on the same commercial level as U2, and O’DAY PLAYGROUND tickets call 617-633-5100. ited, first come, first served so call 617- 75 West Newton Street 478-3100 or visit: www.icaboston.org. Coldplay retreated to the studio in late 2006 to work COMEDY CONNECTION WILBUR for more information and for tickets. with famed producer Brian Eno (who had teamed up with Boston, MA Obbini Tumbao with pianist THEATRE U2 two decades prior for The Joshua Tree). Recording Rebecca Cline and Venezuelan per- 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA MUSEUM OF SCIENCE th sessions with Eno were completed within one year, fol- cussionist Anita Quinto. – Thursday, JOY BEHAR - Friday, July 24 1 Science Park, Boston, MA lowed by several months of mixing and growing antici- July 23rd at 7:00 PM. This concert is at 8:00 PM. Come and enjoy this Friday Evening Stargazing at the evening’s entertainment. For a com- Gilliland Observatory - Fridays, 8:30 pation from the band’s audience. Viva la Vida — also FREE of charge sponsored by Bank of America in partnership with Berklee plete line up of comedians – 10:00 p.m.—Free. The observatory known by its extended name, Viva la Vida or Death and College of Music. performaing, visit www.thewilbur is open every Friday weather permit- All His Friends — ultimately arrived in June 2008. Check Victor Mendoza – Thursday, July theatre.com or to purchase tickets, ting. For viewing status and hours, out music section for more details. 30th at 7:00 PM. This concert is FREE call 1-800-745-3000. please call 617/589-0267. Mugar of charge. This is the best of Latin Omni Theater - Adrenaline Rush: REAGLE PLAYERS jazz. For more information call: 617- ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO The Science of Risk, Amazon, Deep THEATER 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA 927-1717 or visit: www.berklee.edu/ 1000 Elmwood Avenue Sea, Mystic India. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES – events/summer. Providence, Rhode Island Butterfly Garden -Experience a August 13-22, 2009. Based on the FLUTTERBY: BUTTERFLIES IN living exhibit filled with blooming SHUBERT THEATER same play as the hit movie “The Bird- BLOOM AT THE ZOO – Now through plants and free-flying butterflies. En- 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA BOSTON HARBOR CRUISE cage”, original Broadway cast mem- September 7, 2009. Come and enjoy trance to the Butterfly Garden is lim- JERSEY BOYS – July 23-August 30, TERMINAL bers Engel and Ross will have you the summer-long special exhibit in- ited to a certain number of individu- 2009. JERSEY BOYS, winner of the Long Wharf (located between rolling in the aisles, and feeling side a beautifully landscaped green- als at one time to allow all visitors to 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Musi- New England Aquarium and like “The best of times is now!” For house filled with hundreds of free fly- enjoy the space comfortably. For more cal Show Album, features hit songs Marriott Hotel), Boston, MA tickets call 781-891-5600 or log onto ing butteries. For more information information about these events and “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag ROCK AND BLUES CONCERT www.reagleplayers.org. and for upcoming events happening others not mentioned or for general Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t CRUISES – Bellevue Cadillac Tall th at the zoo, please call: 401-785-3510 information about the museum you Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT WILL RUN Ships Party – Saturday, July 18 at LOEB DRAMA CENTER or visit www.rwpzoo.org. may log onto www.mos.org. FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims Time 8:00 PM features Booty Vortex; Fri- 64 Brattle Street th Magazine. day, July 24 at 8:00 PM features Al- Cambridge, MA CARMEN – Friday, November 6 at ternate Routes with Civil Twi- AURELIA’S ORATORIO – July 22nd th 7:30 pm, Sunday, November 8 at light; Saturday, July 25 at 8:00 PM through August 2, 2009. Behind the th 3:00 pm. Wednesday, November 11 at features the Brew; Friday, August 7 red velvet curtain lies a topsy-turvy 7:30 pm. Friday, November 13 at at 8:00 PM features Entrain; Satur- world of surreal surprises, tricks, and th 7:30 pm. Sunday, November 15 at day, August 8 at 8:30 PM features transformations where dreams come 3:00 pm. Tuesday, November 17 at Adam Ezra Group; Friday, August to life and the impossible happens th 7:30 pm. Music by Georges Bizet. Sung 14 at 8:00 PM features the Ellis Paul before your very eyes — come and be st in French with French dialogue and Band; Friday, August 21 at 8:00 PM enchanted. For tickets and more in- projected English translation. Carmen features the Enter the Haggis with formation, call: 617-547-8300 or visit: and Don José crash into each other Hot Day at the Zoo; Saturday, Au- www.americanrepertorytheater.org. nd with a passion that’s as much about gust 22 at 8:00 PM features will as it is about desire. At its pre- Beatlejuice and Thursday, August miere, Bizet’s opera shocked and 27 that 8:00 PM features the Virginia thrilled audiences. The thrill’s still MUSIC Coalition. Tickets online at: there in this new, highly theatrical www.RockandBluesCruise.com. BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION Boston Lyric Opera production. For 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA tickets log onto www.telecharge.com LOWELL SUMMER MUSIC JOHN LEGEND or call 1-800-432-7250. For a complete - Friday, August 7, SERIES listing of upcoming events at the 2009 at 7:30PM. Three years ago, Boarding House Park Shubert and Citi Wang Center please John Legend was a highly regarded 40 French Street, Lowell, MA log onto www.citicenter.org/shows session musician. Today he’s an art- 2009 CONCERTS – The venue is ist who proves that, even in an age of a public park. Bring your lawn chair EMERSON COLLEGE expediency and crass commercialism, or blanket. All shows are general ad- Cutler Majestic Theatre real talent not only still matters but mission, so come early for best loca- 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA will be acknowledged. When asked tion. July 18 - Aimee Mann, July “MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY how success has affected him, John 24-26 - Annual Lowell Folk Festi- FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M IN replies, “I think I’m happier, not just val, July 30 - Joan Baez, July 31- THERAPY” – July 23-August 3, 2009 because of winning Grammys and Blues Traveler, August 1 - Melissa at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 3:00 PM selling records, but because it’s really Ferrick and Catie Curtis, August 7 and 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. fulfilling to have all these things - Dar Williams, August 8 - The Steve Solomon’s one man show happen with something you love Derek Trucks Band, August 14 - is filled with hilarious stories about to do. To have the chance to see Jakob Dylan and the Wallflowers, his wacky family and the crazy char- your music be elevated and to have August 15 - Entrain - August 21 - acters he meets on the road whose almost universally positive response Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul, sole purpose is to drive him into to that music, makes me feel bet- August 22 - Livingston Taylor, therapy ... and they have succeeded. ter every day. I feel more confident August 28 - Terrance Simien and Steve creates voices, dialects and and inspired, and that’s fun. I’m feel- the Zydeco Experience, August 29 - sound effects which make the stories ing truly creative and I’m hoping Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, and jokes come alive. For tickets call that feeling will stay around, be- September 4 - Hot Tuna, September Telecharge: 1-800/233-3123 or log cause my hope and belief is that 5 - Tom Rush, September 12 - 30 onto www.maj.org. most people are down to grow and Annual Banjo and Fiddle Contests, Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

The legendary crooner Vic Damone, 81, Lisa Cap- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED reveals in his new autobiography, Singing puccio of East MOLIGNANA PIENA Was the Easy Part (St. Martin’s Press) how Boston thinks Baked/Stuffed Eggplant in Tomato Sauce he flew into a murderous rage when he hair tinting 6 small eggplants found out his first wife was cheating on him is more popu- 1 cup unflavored bread crumbs — but Frank Sinatra stopped him from blow- lar than ever; 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese ing the other guy’s brains out! Vic was mar- many a girl is out to get a boyfriend or dye 6 minced Sicilian green olives ried to Italian film star Anna Maria trying. 1 can anchovies chopped Pierangeli at the time. When he found out The charming Rosalie Cunio of Waltham, 1 stalk celery chopped his wife, who went by the stage name Pier thinks, if men were less interested in femi- 1 small onion chopped Angeli, was seeing another man, he was so nine hairdos, women would be more inter- 1 large garlic clove chopped or minced incensed he planned to shoot him between ested in what’s in their heads than what is 2 tablespoons capers the eyes. That’s just one of the dozen of tales on them. 3 tablespoons olive oil Damone shares in his book. Robyn Waters of Swampscott thinks the 1 baking dish Damone, the five-times-wed Italian heart best way to get your husband to appreciate *TOMATO SAUCE throb — who once was dangled from a your old hairdo is to get a new one. 1 28 oz crushed tomatoes th 14 floor hotel window when he broke off an Wal-Mart this summer plans to open its 1 onion chopped engagement to the daughter of a Mob first stores targeted directly at U.S. Hispan- 1 garlic clove chopped (optional) boss — lived rough and played even rougher. ics. The Supermercado de Wal-Mart stores 3 tablespoons olive oil Damone survived four divorces — includ- planned for Phoenix and Houston will fea- In a sauce pan, heat olive oil and add onion to simmer. ing one from actress Diahann Carroll — ture a bilingual staff and merchandise Stir in garlic (optional) and stir to keep from burning. Add bankruptcy, a gambling habit and a near- geared toward Hispanic tastes. crushed tomatoes, stir and bring to a slow boil. Add some fatal car accident in which his car careened Poor people? Only 793 people made the water and stir. Cover and simmer at least thirty minutes. over a cliff in the remote California desert. new Forbes billionaires list, down from 1,125 Stir occasionally to prevent from sticking. And one of his Hollywood sweethearts was last year. The combined wealth of the world’s EGGPLANT screen siren Liz Taylor, who wasted little billionaires was $2.4 trillion, down $2 tril- Remove stems from top. Wash outer skin of eggplants. time in kicking off a passionate five-month lion from the previous year. Cut each in half. With a sharp paring knife, in a circular fling with Damone. But some of Damone’s Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald, says, motion cut out part of the center portion of eggplant. Cut up fondest memories are the times he spent “It’s hard for a rich man to enter the king- each removed portion into small pieces and place in a bowl with Sinatra. dom of heaven, but it’s easy for him to get with the bread crumbs. In bowl add cheese, capers, chopped Damone knew a lot of Mobsters. He started on the church board of trustees. garlic, celery, onion, green olives and anchovies. Sprinkle singing in clubs at age 17. “And of course, Courageous! Patrick Swayze has been a little olive oil over contents in bowl and mix thoroughly. at these clubs I met all sorts of people by nominated for Golden Globe awards three (Keep in mind that Capers and anchovies are salted.) which I mean Mob people — they owned or times, but has never won. In 1977, he was In a skillet, heat olive oil. Place breadcrumb mixture into controlled many of the venues, so there was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk skillet and stir for a minute or two as it blends and softens. hardly any way not to,” Damone writes. So of Fame. Well, over the past 17 months, the Remove skillet from heat. Cool. Using all the mixture, with girls, wives and singing were Damone’s life “Dirty Dancing” star has astounded his doc- a tablespoon fill each eggplant cavity. — along with knowing all the Mob guys. tors — and the world — with his will to live Heat olive oil in skillet and place the six eggplant halves Interesting to note, since the recession and irrepressible spirit as he’s waged his skin down in skillet. Simmer skin portions of eggplant for began, in late 2007, U.S. consumers have battle with cancer. a few minutes, being careful not to burn. Remove from heat been switching from national brands such Useless Information: The only three U.S. and cool. as Tropicana and Crest to off-brand discount presidents who ever had to deal with real or BAKING goods. impending impeachment — Andrew Jack- Spoon some tomato sauce into bottom of baking dish. Place Strictly confidential: The Pentagon is son, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. Adolph stuffed eggplant portions in baking dish over sauce. Sprinkle spending $400 million to develop a giant spy Hitler was Time’s Man of the Year in 1938. grated cheese over each eggplant half. Add more tomato sauce blimp that could station itself 65,000 feet Augustus Caesar had achluophobia — the over stuffing. Cover and bake in a preheated 275°F oven for over a targeted region — so high up it would fear of sitting in the dark. Gee, when I was about thirty minutes. If drying too much, add additional sauce be out of range of enemy radar, missiles, a little boy I also feared sitting or sleeping or a little water to baking dish. Uncover and return to oven and fighter jets. in the dark. Napoleon had his servants wear for about two or three minutes to brown on top. This just in! 43% of Americans say that his boots to break them in before he wore *Remaining sauce can be served with pasta of choice or losing their local newspaper would greatly them. In Ethiopia, both males and females save in a container in your refrigerator or freezer. hurt civic life in their community. Just 33% of the Surma tribes shave their heads as a NOTE: In 1947, Papa’s niece Marianna (Amico) Giacalone say they would personally miss reading the mark of beauty. It costs more to buy a car arrived from Salemi with her two daughters, Frances and Paula. local newspaper if it were no longer avail- today than it cost Christopher Columbus to They lived in our home until after the husband Giuseppe able. Have no fear! The Post-Gazette is here equip and undertake three voyages to the Giacalone arrived with their young son, Paul. Eventually they to stay! New World. moved into an apartment of their own in the North End and the Speaking of news, Carlo Scostumato, says, Some interesting show biz stuff by our family increased to have one more boy named Anthony. We “Today’s news makes us so nervous we have gifted, handsome, musicologist, Albert spent many great times together as my children grew close in to take a tranquilizer to steady our nerves Natale Roseanne Barr used to be an open- age to these cousins. long enough to open a bottle of sleeping pills.” ing act for Julio Iglesias. In high school, A special treat for me was when Frances prepared her Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill thinks news Robin Williams was voted the least likely to mother’s recipe of stuffed eggplant for us in her home. She is the same old thing — only happening to succeed. Elvis Presley loved to eat meatloaf. had married. Frances had become an excellent cook like her different people. He weighed 230 pounds at the time of his mother. Recently I asked if she would share the above recipe Weather report! For chronic headache death. Be aware, Elvis failed his music class with my readers and me. sufferers, heat waves and thunderstorms in school, and Elvis never gave an encore. Though a little time consuming in preparation, I find it worth- aren’t just an inconvenience. Rising tem- Frank Sinatra was once quoted as saying while because of the scrumptious taste. Try it. peratures and falling barometric pressure, that rock ‘n’ roll was only played by “cretin- says a new study, often portend a pounding ous goons.” What Sinatra was actually say- headache for those prone to them. Doctors ing was that rock ‘n’ roll musicians were Vita can be reached at [email protected] who treat people who suffer migraines and morons. When Beethoven was a child, he other chronic headaches say 50 percent of made such a poor impression on his music their patients have reported suffering ter- teachers that he was pronounced hopeless rible episodes when the weather becomes as a composer. Beethoven’s Fifth was the 1st Generation extreme. first symphony to include trombones. And A woman spends $300 getting her hair cut Madonna once did a commercial for Pepsi. Italian-American and highlighted. She comes home, waiting One of my dear friends, Albert “Paddy anxiously for her husband’s reaction — but Harmon” Puglio, 96, of East Boston, passed Vita Orlando Sinopoli he says nothing. It might not be because away on June 24. There he was on Thurs- Shares with us he’s a jerk, says New Scientist; he simply day mornings, at Shaw’s in East Boston, may be suffering from “hair blindness.” Cog- stacking Post-Gazettes. Yes, he was an ar- a delightful recollection nitive neuroscientist Brad Duchaine, who dent reader of the paper. In brief, Paddy was of her memories as a child works with prosopagnosiaca — people who a US Army veteran of World War II. Well, can’t recognize faces — has found that the rest in peace, dear friend. growing up in brain generally does not recognize hair as The clock of life is wound but once, Boston’s “Little Italy” a facial feature, like it does eyes and noses. and no man has the power “Normal” men Duchaine believes, focus To tell just where the hands will stop, at late and a collection of mainly on their spouses or girlfriend’s face or early hour. Italian family recipes upon greeting them, and therefore may not To lose one’s wealth is sad indeed; from the homeland. really “see” that their hair has changed. To lose one’s health is more; The observant Tom Analetto of Medford, To lose one’s soul is such a loss as no man says, “Another thing about women is that can restore. Great as Gifts they can be persuaded to do anything with The present only is our own. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM their hair, except leave it alone. Live, love toil with a will — order an autographed copy from Joey Antonelli of Somerville thinks a Place no faith in “tomorrow” — for the clock Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 hairdo on a woman’s head is even more may then be still. Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling changeable than what’s on her mind. AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2009 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9)

According to Nanna and ern part of the country and population. Babbononno, the world was went into the tobacco busi- Most of the major indus- inhabited by Italians. Every- ness. When tobacco fell out trial cities of early 20th cen- body came from Italy. When of favor, they began growing tury America attracted im- Babbononno mentioned this tropical fruit and, today, own migrant Italians due to the to me as a little boy, I asked the largest farms growing abundance of work available him, through my youthful fruits and vegetables that to a new population. These level of knowledge, “Hey, only grow in warm parts of cities include: Baltimore, Babbononno what about the the globe. A friend sent me Maryland; Boston, Massa- people that don’t look or talk pictures taken on the main chusetts; Philadelphia, Penn- like us?” His answer was, street in Perth, Australia. sylvania; Pittsburgh, Penn- “Tutti i genti nel mondo sono With rabbits, lambs and sides sylvania; Providence, Rhode italiani.” (All the people in of pigs hanging in front of Island; Kansas City, Mis- the world are Italian) When the small shops, it reminded souri; and New Orleans, I would question him on a me of Hanover Street in Louisiana, which attracted particular ethnic group, he the North End when I was a a large group of Sicilians would say they were Italian, kid. before the turn of the Enjoying the Nichols House Museum’s annual “Spring so I let it go. Well, as you may know, we 20th century. Fete” are, left to right, Maureen O’Brien, Caroline Baker, Later in life, traveling are about the 5th largest eth- In contrast to the North- and Katherine Minton. (Photo by Roger Farrington) around the world, I discov- nic group in the United east, most of the Southern throughout New England. Mashed Taters, Jalapeno ered that many countries States. There are between American states have very BLO’s programs are funded, Gravy and your very own per- had sizable Italian popula- 15 and 20 million who are few Italian Americans as in part, by a grant from the sonal Jelly Donut. The fea- tions. Much later, when full-blooded Italians and an- residents. The exceptions to Massachusetts Cultural tured Elvis Libation will be a doing research for this col- other 15 million or so who this are Florida and Louisi- Council. Blue Hawaiian. th umn and the ones I occa- are 1/4 to ½ Italian. If you ana, Fort Lauderdale, Pom- ……. Elvis may have driven Dick’s will also be serving’ sionally write for the Sons of combine these groups, we pano Beach, Coral Gables off in his big pink Cadillac up its usual menu of tasty Italy magazine, I began to are up there in number. Due and Tampa in the former for the last time some 32 eats, from Bourbon-Glazed wonder about Italian popu- to the mixes, last names and New Orleans in the lat- years ago, but that won’t stop Salmon and Fried Shrimp to lations around the world may not be Italian, but these ter of the states. A sizable Dick’s Last Resort at Quincy Ride’M Cowboy Rib Eye, King and in the states of the U.S. folks classify themselves as amount now reside in At- Market in Faneuil Hall Mar- Crab Legs, Steak Salad, a When I discovered groups of Italian American (without lanta, Georgia, as that city ketplace from celebrating succulent Seafood Platter, Italians in my travels, I the hyphen). There is also a has become quite cosmopoli- the life and musical times Brew-Battered Fish N’ Chips, found that many of them percentage who Anglicized tan. During the labor short- of The King with an “Elvis a temptin’ Rib & Wing Combo, th were the result of immigra- their names. I know people age of the late 19 and early Memorial Night” on Sunday, Dick’s own Chowdah, and th tions after World War II. whose last names were 20 centuries, planters in August 16. The event is pre- lots more. Exceptions to these were DiCristoforo, DeCristoforo or the deep-south did attract sented in partnership with There’s no cover charge Italians in Latin America. Cristoforo. Today, their sur- some Italian immigrants to Miller Lite. at Dick’s plus there’s dis- There had been Italians in name is Christopher. A work as share-croppers, but To mark the “Blue Suede” counted parking at the Argentina and Uruguay that friend whose name is Vic they soon left the extreme anniversary of the day Garage at 75 State Street. went back to the early Andrews had a grandfather anti-Italian discrimination Mr. “Jail House Rock” passed Just bring your parking th 20 century. There were a who changed the last from that existed in the south and on to that recording studio ticket to the front desk to be couple of other countries in D’Andrea to Andrews, so his strict rules of the plantation in the sky (August 16, 1977), validated by one of Dick’s South America that had children and their descen- owners. The greatest num- Dick’s will present Elvis staffers. sizable Italian sections, San dents would be more Ameri- ber of hangings of people in Impersonator DANA Z and For reservations and Paolo, Brazil, and Caracas, can and find it easier in his one day occurred over a cen- his Band in a “Musical Trib- more information, please Venezuela. In Africa, I dis- adopted land. tury ago when the mayor of ute To The King.” The mer- call 617-267-8080. covered that there were Well, according to Babbo- New Orleans was shot and riment starts at 8 p.m. Enjoy! Italians in Libya, Tunis, nonno’s stories, there were killed and the Italian popu- To keep things festive, Ethiopia, Eritrea and in Italians in every state of lation was blamed, not the there’ll be an Audience Sing- (Be sure to visit Hilda some of the major cities in the United States. I read in African American popula- A-Long, “Hound Dog” Trivia Morrill’s gardening Web site, South Africa. Ray Barron’s column a week tion, as you might think and Giveaways, plus a Jelly www.bostongardens.com. The largest number of Ital- or two ago a slight break- knowing what the south Donut Eating Contest with a In addition to events covered ians I found were in London, down of Italian popula- used to be like. Italians were prize of $100. and reported by the columnist, England; Paris, France; and tions and decided to see being rounded up and hung With everybody decked “The Socially Set” is compiled several cities in Germany whether Babbononno was in such large numbers that out in their best “Viva Las from various other sources and Switzerland, but the right or whether it was just the Italian government Vegas” duds, the featured such as news and press re- largest populations were in my grandfather pontificating warned prospective immi- Dish ‘O The Night will be leases, PRNewswire services, North America. Toronto, after an extra glass of home- grants to keep away from the Chicky Fried Chicky with etc.) Canada has more Italians made wine. Here’s what I American south and almost than the city of Rome. Before found: broke off diplomatic rela- I get to the United States, I Italian Americans are tions with the United States. • Menino Ducking Debates (Continued from Page 2) have to throw in the conti- found in large numbers in Times have changed four-term mayor should be dents are facing one of the nent and country of Austra- New York, New Jersey, Penn- (thank God) and today, the afraid to debate like Flynn worst economies since the lia. After WWII, Italians sylvania, Rhode Island, Con- states with the largest num- anytime and anyplace. As Great Depression and the immigrated to the “Land necticut, Michigan, Florida, bers of Italians are New City Councilor Michael mayor doesn’t want to talk Down Under” as their popu- California, Illinois and right York, Pennsylvania, New Flaherty noted, “Boston resi- about it.” lation of Europeans was here in Massachusetts. Ac- Jersey and Rhode Island, but rather small and they clam- cording to Wikipedia, a free if you don’t mind, I will go ored for people from the war on-line encyclopedia, there state by state and give you a LAW OFFICES OF ravaged countries of Europe are an estimated 20 million breakdown that Babbononno to develop the remote areas Americans of Italian or Si- would be proud of: FRANK J. CIANO of Australia. Italians, as a cilian descent, with New Alabama — Daphne, Lake GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW result, flocked to the north- York City having the largest Forest and Mobile. Arizona — Maricopa DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS County and the City of CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Have a professional represent Phoenix. you and your claim against Arkansas — Pulaski 617-354-9400 County (Little Italy) and Si Parla Italiano the Insurance Company Tontitown. 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 California — Los Angeles, Richard Settipane San Diego, in the south, in the north, North Beach, PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — San Francisco, and the fol- FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD lowing counties: Alameda, THE And All Other Losses Pertaining to Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Your Home or Business. Sonoma, Monterey, San Benito, Mendocino and San Johnny Christy One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 Mateo. Boston, Massachusetts 02114 Colorado — Denver’s Little Italy. 24 Hour Service I’m out of space and will Orchestra (617) 523-3456 continue this story next week. MUSIC FOR ALL FAX (617) 723-9212 In the meantime, all I can say OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 is GOD BLESS AMERICA. Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2009

The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) WHAT’S WITH ALL THESE could ask, “What would Elvis do?” The forum Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco MULTI-NUMBERS PLAN? was organized by members of the Greatest I attended a candidate forum at the Hi- Minds. They must have been in the audi- AURORA BOREALIS: NO titude of 120,000 Km. from bernian Hall near Dudley Station recently. ence because I didn’t see them on stage. LONGER A MYSTERY The the earth (@ 75,000 mi.) they There were so many candidates stretched Remember, I’m just being funny here be- flashes of the aurora borea- produce the typical lights of out over a long table covered with a white cause it is good to see so many seeking pub- lis are no longer a mystery. the ‘aurora borealis’. NASA tablecloth that is looked like a famous lic office. It was good to see so many younger The ‘Northern Lights’, as has now discovered that Leonardo da Vinci painting. Stuck right in folk attending a candidates’ night. they are commonly known, these sudden explosions of the middle for over three hours was city FRANKIE SABLONE SQUARE is a phenomenon known all magnetic energy also in- council candidate Doug Bennett sitting at DEDICATED IN QUINCY over the world, for its beauty. crease the strength of some attention the whole night. Seemed one can- Frankie Sablone came to the City of It has also frightened the sub-atoms; it is the latter didate after another had a three point strat- Quincy from the Wrentham State School northern populations for mil- that originate the light egy or a four prong attack or in the case of over 35 years ago as a young man who lennia, giving rise to fantas- shades which are visible in another city council at-large candidate Tito washed dishes in the old Hollow Restaurant tic mythologies. The Vi- the dawns and of their pecu- Jackson, a Jackson 5 point plan. I guess and he never left, becoming a fixture in the kings, for example, believed liar movements, i.e., the it’s don’t stop till you get enough, eh? There Wollaston Center retail district. On July 6, that the light-show of colors dance of the northern lights. was so much malarkey going on, they should the intersection of Hancock and Chapman was the work of the The sub-storms often ac- have had an Irish band playing like in the Streets was dedicated in his memory. Walkirie, warring virgins company magnetic storms old days at the Hibernian. Candidates also “Frankie Sablone Square.” When Sablone who rode on horseback in the which damage the satel- couldn’t seem to answer any question passed away on May 1, the Quincy City sky with their shining ar- lites, the space shuttles, and thrown at them without first repeating their Council honored him with a moment of si- mors. To the Inuit tribe of the communication sys- names over and over again. One candidate lence at their meeting. Greenland, the lights were tems. If scientists could fell out of his chair and woke everyone in Most people who knew him, only knew him the spirits of children who learn to predict, in advance, the audience up. Maybe, they all should have as Frankie, he was after all on a first name had met a violent death, or the intensity and the effects taken turns falling off their chairs. It would basis with seemingly the whole world. Po- on the day of their birthday. of these phenomena they have made the three hours feel much lice officers always watched out for him and To certain Indian tribes, as could solve the problems to shorter. I give Tito Jackson credit. The au- his safety. Mental Retardation held a joint the Athabasca, the lights radio communications and dience liked the Jackson 5 reference. Per- celebration of his life at the Tobin Towers were the reflection of their guarantee, to the astro- haps, next time when Boston City Councilor senior housing complex he called home. ‘first dance’ by some hobgob- nauts, more secure travels. Stephen Murphy talks about his ideas, he Frankie Sablone came from the City of lins. To the natives of Sri- could refer to them as “Murphy’s Law”? City Malden but chose the City of Quincy as his Lanka they are, even today, A MAGIC VACCINE FROM Council at Large hopeful Ayanna Pressley final home. messages from Buddha. The THE TOBACCO PLANT! In first to study these lights the tobacco plant grows a • (Continued from Page 6) scientifically was Galileo vaccine against ‘personal- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Galilee. It was Galileo to call ized’, cancer which has pro- February 24, 1563, and took ing out the primitive rule. He became chiefly occu- them “Aurora Borealis”. Sci- duced positive results in pre- the name of John of He accompanied her to pied with the foundation and ence Scholars from NASA liminary tests on patients St. Matthias. After profession Valladolid in order to gain government of monasteries announced recently that with a chronic form, now in- he obtained leave from his practical experience of the at Baeza, Granada, Cordova, they have made great curable, of non-Hodgkin lym- superiors to follow to the let- manner of life led by the re- Segovia, and elsewhere, but progress in their research phoma. Tests have been ter the original Carmelite formed nuns. He was offered took no prominent part in too. By observing the images conducted by Ronald Levy, of rule. However, before taking a small house where St. John the negotiations which led to transmitted by five satellites Stanford University, in Cali- any further step he made the resolved to try at once the the establishment of a sepa- and a network of 20 obser- fornia, on 16 patients to as- acquaintance of St. Teresa, new form of life; John of the rate government for the vation centers between certain the safety of the vac- who had come to Medina to Cross, as he now called him- Discalced Carmelites. Canada and Alaska they cine. Soon a phase-2 study found a convent of nuns, and self, became the first master He died at Ubeda, Andalu- found that the phenomenon will be conducted on a larger who persuaded him to assist of novices, and laid the sia on December 14, 1591. occurs when certain par- number of patients to verify her in the establishment of foundation of the spiritual Saint John was canonized ticles, charged with electric- the effectiveness, already a monastery of friars carry- edifice. on December 27, 1726. ity, which are part of the so- tested successfully on ani- lar wind, penetrate into the mals. The plant, genetically • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) magnetosphere, the mag- modified, produces a tumor netic bubble that surrounds molecule (different for each In a seven page letter to felons do not have a right to The Bathroom Test the earth. The electrons patient), a reason why the MassPike, the neighborhood test DNA evidence from A visitor to a mental then start to move, very fast, vaccine is ‘personalized’, groups said they were most their own cases. The major- health facility asked the di- toward the magnetic field of which injected into a patient critical of the museum be- ity opinion written by Chief rector of the program how it the earth, converging toward activates its immune sys- cause it doesn’t conform to Justice John Roberts ar- is decided to hospitalize the two poles. As soon as tem versus the sick cells. the 55-feet height zoning gued that the judiciary someone there. He says, he they collide with the atoms The study has been pub- limit, is not compatible with doesn’t have to guarantee uses the bathroom test. of the ionosphere, at the al- lished in the American Acad- the historic area, would at- the right because most When the visitor asked what emy of Science magazine. tract too much vehicular states have already legis- he meant, he replies, “If I The follicular lymphoma ‘B traffic and lacks proper fund- lated it. Bad news if you are tell you to empty a bathtub ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA cells’ is a chronic tumor of ing. a convicted felon in one of full of water and hand you a May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Staples Leaving the three states that don’t do teacup, a teaspoon and a adored, glorified, loved and preserved the defense cells, the white throughout the world now and for- blood cells. Scientists have Downtown Crossing this. Massachusetts along bucket, what do you do?” The ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for inserted the gene of a mol- Another exit from Down- with Alaska and Oklahoma visitor says, “Ah huh, I take us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, ecule in the DNA of the to- town Crossing as the Staples are the last hold-outs, Mas- the bucket because it’s big- prayforus.St.Anthony,mostloving bacco plant, and in a few store in the old Gilchrist sachusetts, the Cradle of ger.” The director says, protector and wonder worker, pray days they have isolated large building is set to close its Liberty needs to guarantee “WRONG”, the correct an- forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday and by the 8th day your prayer will be quantities of molecules from doors on Winter Street. Many that DNA access now. swer is pull the plug.” The answered. It has never been known to the leaves. The vaccine is are blaming high rents and Rocky Marciano visitor says, “Oh!” He says, fail. Publication must be promised. My prayers have been answered. produced quickly, cheaply, it the giant hole in the ground Still Champ in Brockton “Would you like a room with Favor received. P.G. left by the stalled Filene’s He’s the hometown hero a view?” A.T.P. is safe, and has no collateral effects. project. John Hynes III, who even made it to postage Cops Back Kenneally doesn’t believe his stalled stamp fame. Rocky, the un- The leadership of the Bos- Filene’s project is the blame defeated heavyweight cham- ton Police Superior Officers for vacant retail spaces and pion has his name back up Federation announced re-  the news about Staples’ ex- in lights. This time on the cently that it had endorsed iting the area. Hynes said Brockton Post Office. Marci- Andrew Kenneally for Boston that Downtown Crossing has ano, born in Brockton re- City Council At-Large. Said    been struggling nearly a de- portedly used a stuffed Kenneally, “Having two broth-   cade and that Barnes & mail sack as his punching ers and a cousin working as Noble bookstore closed be- bag that hung from a tree in Boston Police Officers, I have     fore his development team his backyard. “Renaming the a unique understanding of both the Filene’s site. Said Brockton Post Office for the dangers our men and   Hynes, “The problems were Rocky is a fitting tribute to women in law enforcement pre-existing and out of our the greatest boxer of all time, face on a daily basis. They control.” There are now said USPS Southwest New are our first line of defense.”   nearly three dozen empty England Acting District Man- Andy also worked with the   storefronts despite efforts by ager Bob Cintron.” He also West Roxbury Public Safety     the Menino Administration added, “The Postal Service is Coalition helping to provide to breathe new life into the pleased to be able to join Con- parents with the tools to    area. gressman Stephen Lynch keep children drug-free and CSI: Boston? and the City of Brockton in also is proud of his efforts to  Last month, the United celebrating the life of a leg- help pass legislation to get      ! States Supreme Court, endary hero to people all over “cop-killer” guns off the ruled, 5-4, that convicted the world. streets of Boston. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2009 Page 15

• Tito Jackson (Continued from Page 2) After graduation, Jackson tached to property tax incen- EXTRA Innings told his supporters, he tives for landlords to attract learned more about the im- and keep good, stable ten- by Sal Giarratani portance of civic engagement ants who will then contrib- through his involvement in ute to the community and All-American Jason Bay Many people enjoy having a to rethink that idea after a voter registration and civic build our neighborhoods. He Boston Red Sox left fielder hot dog at Fenway. Now, the reading Steve Buckley in participation organization also suggested that federal Jason Bay is married to an fans have a chance to enjoy the Herald sports pages when called Dunk The Vote, dollars be used to convert American. He has two pizza at the park. More seat- he talked about Terry through which he empow- foreclosed properties into af- American children, makes ing is available at Fenway Francona’s father. Seems ered disenfranchised people, fordable housing. his money in America and these days. The Coca-Cola back on April 22, 1959 when particularly around Mission With regard to public edu- can now call himself Ameri- Pavilion in left field is a Terry was born, his father Hill and other neighborhoods cation, Jackson noted that can too. Bay who hails great place to sit. There is Tito Francona was playing in the inner city. one-third of Boston residents from British Columbia was more standing room for fans. with the Indians in Detroit. Jackson serves as the In- — approximately 200,000 among 360 folks to become Former managers include: Actually, sitting on the dustry Director for Informa- people — are between the US citizens in a ceremony Dick Williams, Don Zimmer bench. Terry said, “My dad tion Technology in Governor ages of 20 and 34. “If we can at historic Faneuil Hall. and Ralph Houk. Sometimes didn’t get to see me for a Deval Patrick’s Executive connect even a quarter of Holding a small American they are invited back for a couple of weeks … That’s Office of Housing and Eco- these young adults to our flag, he took the oaath. Then reunion. Seeing former play- just the way the game was nomic Development in the public school students, we he helped lead all in the ers and managers at Fenway in those days.” You’d think Office of Business Develop- will create a powerful Pledge of Allegiance. One is always a pleasure. we were talking about dino- ment. His work, which builds mentoring partnership for little boy wearing a Red Sox Those Were the saurs and cavemen. Terry on over 10 years experience each of the 55,000 students tee-shirt with the number Francona even missed the in the fields of healthcare, in the Boston Public School Good Old Days? 44 also was a new American birth of his daughter Alyssa technology and government system,” said Jackson. Watching Archie Bunker citizen too. Bay and this twenty-two years ago when focuses on job creation, job Jackson ended the eve- years ago on TV, I remem- little boy plus 358 others he was playing for the Cin- retention and growing busi- ning with a rally for support. ber when he sang that old from around the world joined cinnati Reds for Pete Rose. nesses in Massachusetts, “I’m asking you to invest in song about the good old days, all of us as American citi- Much more recently, when making Jackson uniquely me, which is in fact invest- about when girls were girls zens. Last summer was Dustin Pedroia’s wife went qualified to help lead the ing in yourself and in some- and men were men and how David Ortiz’s turn when the into premature labor, city during these difficult one who will listen, respond we could use Herbert Hoover Dominican-born Big Papi Francona pulled him out of economic times. and be a steadfast advocate again. My good old days were also became a US Citizen. the lineup to be with his In addition to using the for the City of Boston,” Jack- 50 years ago, when I was a Said Bay, “I don’t denounce wife. Says Buckley, “It’s a kickoff event to highlight his son told the enthusiastic 11-year-old Roxbury kid. Had being Canadian at any point, classic example of how the background and qualifica- crowd. “I need your help and but I’m definitely proud to good old days weren’t always tions, Jackson also expanded I need you to be the evange- be an American.” It was a LEGAL NOTICE as golden as we want to upon his 5 Point Plan for a lists of hope and change for pretty good day for Jason Bay! think they were.” Better Boston, which in- the City of Boston!” Commonwealth of Massachusetts cludes creating jobs, making Tito Jackson is a candidate Red Sox Memory Lane The Trial Court John H. O’Neill II, over at Probate and Family Court Department housing affordable, providing for Boston City Council At- SUFFOLK DIVISION LEGAL NOTICE Boston Elderly Commission first class public education, Large. For more information Docket No. SU09P1443GD Commonwealth of Massachusetts securing safe neighborhoods about Jackson, including his recently penned a short ar- SU09P1444GD The Trial Court and building partnerships 5 Point Plan for creating ticle for the summer issue SU09P1445GD Probate and Family Court Department with the community. jobs, making housing afford- of Boston Senority honoring PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINORS SUFFOLK Division With regard to housing, able, providing first class pub- former members of the Bos- Docket No. SU09P1450EA ton Red Sox. In the interests of Julian Cruz, Makayla Jackson suggested offering lic education, securing safe Cruz and Isabella Cruz of East Boston, MA, In the Estate of landlords incentives to nego- neighborhoods and build- The Boston Red Sox honor minors. GRACE M. ZUNGOLO tiate long-term leases with ing partnerships with the former members of the NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES Late of BOSTON, MA 02113 team. “Our alumni are in- 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Pe- Date of Death April 25, 2009 stable tenants, such as a 5- community, please visit tition for Appointment of Guardian of a year lease that could be at- www.titojacksonforboston.com. valuable members of our Minor filed on July 2, 2009 will be held on NOTICE OF PETITION ballclub and we are pleased October 19, 2009 at 9:00 AM. Guardianship FOR PROBATE OF WILL of Minor Hearing located at 24 Chardon To all persons interested in the above to see them back at Fenway Street, Boston, MA 02111. captioned estate, a petition has been pre- Park,” said Red Sox Vice sented requesting that a document pur- • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) 2. Response to Petition: You may re- President and team histo- spond by filing a written response to the porting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that BARBARA a round or two. However, he quite proud of that accom- rian Dick Bresciani. He said, Petition or by appearing in person at the surprises everyone by never plishment. Sometimes, just hearing. If you choose to file a written re- ANN PAGE of Norwood, MA be appointed “Our fans are always knowl- sponse you need to: executor/trix, named in the will to serve giving up. He takes a beat- being there is a victory of edgeable about their Red File the original with the Court; and Without Surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, ing and keeps on ticking as sorts. I’m still a starting first Sox history and love seeing Mail a copy to all interested parties at least that old watch commercial baseman. I was a starting five (5) business days before the hearing. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE these former stars, such as: 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT once claimed. He goes the first baseman back in 1965 Jim Rice, Dwight Evans, Luis an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON entire 10-rounds, gets badly for the St. Philip Phillies Tiant and Carlton Fisk at to request that counsel be appointed for the bruised but recovers his long and again in 1978 for the minor. AUGUST 6, 2009. America’s Most Beloved 4. Presence of the Minor at: A minor over In addition, you must file a written affidavit lost self respect. He loses the Fenwood Flyers. I moved Ballpark, which they called age 14 has the right to be present at any of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection fight but found his victory in faster back then, but I still home for so many years.” He hearing unless the Court finds that it is not in surviving. He never set out move okay today. The only the minor’s best interests. is based, within thirty (30) days after the said, “They help with chari- THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important return day (or such other time as the Court, to beat the champion, but difference is the post- game table work and are invited court proceeding that may affect your rights on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. just himself. He wants out of pain. Didn’t have it back back to throw out the first has been scheduled. If you do not under- the arena when his head is then. If I didn’t think I could stand this notice or other court papers, WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, First pitch.” Seniors enjoy seeing please contact an attorney for legal advice. Justice of this Court. lifted high like so many do it, I would hang up my the former ballplayers. Richard Iannella Date: July 6, 2009 years before on that steep great 1982 glove, which is Register of Probate Richard Iannella Concession stands at Register of Probate set of stairs. also older than most of my Fenway have improved. Run Date: 7/17/09 “Rocky Balboa” was a teammates. I look, thank Run date: 7/17/09 movie about finding the God a whole lot better than LEGAL NOTICE victories that really count that aging Rocky Balboa LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE in life. For Rocky, it was character in the last Rocky Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts honoring his deceased wife movie, but I used to look The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department The Trial Court Adrienne who carried him better. Probate and Family Court Department MIDDLESEX Division Probate and Family Court Department so long during his early Maybe, as an aging baby MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI09D2446DR MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI09D1557DR Docket No. 08D1467DV1 boxing years, who taught boomer, I try and defy the DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DIVORCE SUMMONS BY him what was really impor- aging process. Maybe, still PUBLICATION PUBLICATION tant and gave him the love being able to play means ROBERT ALEXANDER DESAUTELS, FRANCIS HENRY KADDU, Plaintiff FRANCIS JORDAN MURRAY, and recognition he always more than I think. I suspect Plaintiff vs. Plaintiff sought. at some point ending life at vs. RAQUEL OBREGON, vs. LISA A. MURRAY, You know, none of us re- first base and doing some- LANDRA JAQUATER SUMMERS, Defendant Defendant To the above named Defendant: Defendant ally wants to age or lose thing less strenuous. We all To the above named Defendant: A Complaint has been presented To the above named Defendant: younger skills. We suffer define who we are and nor- A Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff, ROBERT A Complaint has been presented from a Peter Pan syndrome mally don’t care what others to this Court by the Plaintiff, FRANCIS ALEXANDER DESAUTELS, seeking a to this Court by the Plaintiff, FRANCIS HENRY KADDU, seeking a DIVORCE. DIVORCE. JORDAN MURRAY, seeking a DIVORCE. of never wanting to grow up. may think. All that matters An automatic Restraining Order has been An automatic Restraining Order has been An automatic Restraining Order has been Getting old and facing our is how we feel and what we entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from destiny is scary. “Rocky think and what our values taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either Balboa” is a story of a boxer are. There’s a little Rocky party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- who finally grows in wisdom Balboa in all of us. We can bate Court Rule 411 for more information. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. and sees beyond the ropes of only hope not to take a beat- You are required to serve upon Lawrence You are required to serve upon Donald J. You are required to serve upon Francis J. Gatei, Esq. - Attorney for Plaintiff - whose ad- Bertrand, Esq. - Attorney for Plaintiff - whose Murray - Plaintiff - whose address is: the ring. There’s a little ing in a 10-round boxing dress is 411 Waverly Oaks Road, Suite 328, address is 1651 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, 84 Linwood Street #2, Malden, MA 02148 “Rocky Balboa” in all of us, match with the heavyweight Waltham, MA 02452 your answer on or MA 02126 your answer on or before August your answer on or before especially guys who just champion of the world. That before August 4, 2009. If you fail to do so, 18, 2009. If you fail to do so, the Court will August 18, 2009. If you fail to do so, the Court the Court will proceed to the hearing and proceed to the hearing and the adjudica- will proceed to the hearing and the adjudi- seem to hate aging. I do it could be much too painful the adjudication of this action. You are also tion of this action. You are also required to cation of this action. You are also required to too, I guess. Right now, I play even for me. required to file a copy of your answer in the file a copy of your answer in the Office of this file a copy of your answer in the Office of this in the West End Softball No one wants to end up Office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. Court at CAMBRIDGE. Court at CAMBRIDGE. Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First League every Saturday over like the character Mr. T Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, this Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, this Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, this at that beautiful ball field played in Rocky III. We want 23, day of June, 2009. 7, day of July, 2009. 7 day of July, 2009. by the banks of the Charles to stay a winner in this life Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro River. I am the oldest of 60 of ours for every round we Register of Probate Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Run date: 7/17/09 players in the league and have left in us! Run date: 7/17/09 Run date: 7/17/09 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JULY 17, 2009

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

Our Boxer Family prays myself, fought for Vinny for good health, to Ed Vecchione for approximately IT’S GETTING CLOSER — of Canada. May we suggest Palladino Executive Admin- six years of my career. Yes, even though it is still a tour of the Parliament istrative Assistant to Massa- You guys, remember this July the countdown is on for buildings for all those play- chusetts State Auditor Joe one? A fighter would be in the start of on-ice activity for ers who have never visited DeNucci, recovering from the center of the ring, spar- the Boston Bruins. the federal capital of the recent surgery. Also to Terry ring with another fighter. Things will actually get great country that lies just Nelson, the lady-friend of Then you would hear the under way before Labor Day north of the U.S. border. It Jimmy Connors who is also name of another fighter, this year when Rookie Camp surely would be educational. recovering from recent sur- who suddenly emerged from opens on September 5 — the Anyway, the game against gery. God Bless you, and good one of the manned corners Saturday of Labor Day week- the Senators is set for health. and, “POW!” Right in the end. But you won’t be able to September 25 in Ottawa. Recently departed Broth- kisser. (It kept us tough). see the first-year players in The next night — Septem- ers, to that Golden Ring Like in the movie Rocky. the Boston area at that time. ber 26 — the B’s will be in in Heaven, refereed by The quote, I believe was. “I They will come together action in their second pre- God are Bill Connolly of Fighter Dan O’Malley. who think, he invented it?” He briefly in the Hub and then season game at the Garden Randolph, Bernie Doherty now Fights for the Law in affected many careers, in leave for Kitchener, Ontario against Columbus, starting of Jamaica Plain, Vinny Court, as Attorney Dan boxing. Many on this list where they will participate at the traditional time of Vecchione of Braintree and O’Malley. in practices and games un- 7 p.m. That’s quite a sched- World Champion Great til September 10. ule of games in so short a Alexis Arguello of Nicara- there when I needed him.” Then they will return to time. And just think, at that gua. They have all, an- “A great man for the sport of Boston for the opening of the juncture the regular season swered that final bell. The boxing.” Joe Devlin had high full camp on September 12. will not have started yet. prayers of the Boxer Family praise, for this great man. That’s when all the veterans That contest at the Gar- are with you all. These indi- God is with you all. Vinny will be on hand at Ristuccia den will mark the end of the viduals of boxing, all contrib- Vecchione, and the Ward 5 Arena in Wilmington, the pre-season schedule. Media uted to our profession in Gym of Brockton, had many long-time practice facility of Day — always a big event for many ways. Bill Connolly top fighters in; Joe Benoit, the B’s. the members of the Fourth owner of Connolly’s Gym in Jimmy Corkum, Steve You’ve got to say one thing Estate — is set for Septem- South Boston, had many Dovell, Peter McNeeley, for hockey players — they ber 28 at the Garden. great fighters who entered Paul Poirier, Dan O’Malley, get right down to business. By the way, did you notice their doorway; Muhammad Jackie Smith, Donnell Only three days after the how long the NHL “season” Ali, Ken Buchanan, Tommy Wigfall, to name a few. I full camp opens — just three is with all the add-ons. I Connors, Danny Cronin, days — the first pre-season mean, consider that the Joe DeNucci, Kevin Dorion, Sean Eklund of Lowell, game is scheduled for Sep- rookies will come together Ronnie Drinkwater, Macka fights for victory in RI. tember 15 against the arch- on September 5 — and prob- Foley, Danny Long, Cliff rival New York Rangers at ably within a day or two of McDonald, Bruce Perry, Madison Square Garden in that date for other NHL Donnie Sennett, Joe Sed- New York City. teams. Fast forward nine eri, Rich Torsney, and many In all, the B’s have eight months and just think — others. pre-season games on tap some of those NHL rookies Bernie Doherty, a gentle- and the schedule reads as will still be playing in June man that whenever his if it were right out of the on the two teams that ad- name is mentioned, only middle of the campaign. Af- vance to the Stanley Cup good things are said. Audi- ter the contest against the Finals. tor Joe DeNucci, was trained Rangers, the Black and Gold Last season — and we say by Bernie Doherty in his travel to Toronto where they that not really thinking of it successful comeback of will go against the Maple quite in that manner yet 1971-1973. “He was always South Boston Fighter Leafs the very next night on since it has only been just Danny Long. Now a Police Ken Buchanan, World Light- September 16. over a month since it ended Officer in East Boston. weight Champion from Then it’s back to Boston — the Pittsburgh Penguins Scotland. for the first hockey action at won the Stanley Cup on rose to high notoriety the Garden since last May June 12. And that’s without through the hard work, and when the B’s were elimi- the shutdown that will occur dedication, of their trainers nated in the second round of this season as the NHL and management. the Stanley Cup playoffs by pauses in February to allow Braggin Rights, on July the Carolina Hurricanes. its players to participate in 17th, from Twin Rivers, This time the B’s will face the Winter Olympics in Rhode Island, 13-0-1 Phila- the Rangers. When the Vancouver. delphian Hammerin Hank game is played it will mark When Edmonton played Lundy a several times Na- just over four months since Carolina in Game 7 of the tional Champion battles the Bruins last played on Stanley Cup Finals a few Josh “BamBam” Beeman Garden ice, the Black and years ago, it was the 284th 4-3-3, 2 KO’s. Eddie “The Gold having been eliminated day of the season for Puerto Rican Sensation” by the Canes back on Edmonton — when you count Soto in a rematch of a con- May 14. It’s a Saturday with all the days from the start Vinny Vecchione of the troversial win decision takes a 4 p.m. start so it’ll be a fine of rookies camp and go Ward 5, and one of his Fighter Donnell Wigfall, of on Sean Eklund of Lowell at opportunity for parents to forward. fighters, Paul Poirier. Brockton. 6-4, 1 KO in a title match. bring along young children. That’s way too long a sea- In other matches Cruiser- The next night — Septem- son, the longest one in pro weight Jay Holland 2-0, 1 KO ber 20 — the B’s will journey sports. The NBA, which also Annual North End Athletic Association versus Billy Greenwalt, northward once again where plays until June, starts later Diego Pereira 3-0, 2 KO’s they will meet the Can- — with training camps not GOLF TOURNAMENT versus TBA, Vladine Biosse adiens. But the game won’t opening until October. The 1-0, 1 KO in 4 versus Rafael be in Montreal. Rather it will NFL which will open train- to Benefit the North End Athletic Association Jastrebski. Five amateur be played in Quebec City, ing camps the end of this Honorary Chairman bouts will be on this card. the former home of the month, now goes until Feb- ROBERT E. TRAVAGLINI One of the bouts will feature Quebec Nordiques — who ruary, but that is still just Tommy Duquette of Boston left town many years ago to over a six-month “season.” Monday, August 10, 2009 boxing. Vinny Paz will have become the Colorado Even Major League Baseball, 7:30 a.m. (shotgun start) a book signing here, of his Avalanche. which has a long season, book titled “Fight or Die: Two nights later — on Sep- has a slightly shorter one ANDOVER COUNTRY CLUB The Vinny Paz Story.” Look- tember 22 — the Bruins will than hockey. From the time Canterbury Street, Andover, MA ing forward to this book. I’ll travel to Ohio to face the “pitcher and catchers” report Columbus Blue Jackets. in the middle of February to Contribution $140 (tax deductible) — Hole Sponsor $150 see you. * Upcoming battles this Then it’s back to Canada to the final out of the World Includes: Green Fees, Cart, Lunch & Prizes weekend; Friday July 17th on face Montreal once again on Series in late October, it is Telemundo from Florida September 24 — this time still a little under a nine- DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS JULY 31, 2009 Wilfredo Vasquez Jr., battles in the home of the Habs — month “season.” For more information contact: TBA. Then on P.P.V., Satur- the Belle Centre, which is We don’t know what can Dominic Campochiaro or Louis Cavagnaro day the 18th from Las Vegas one of the toughest places to be done about hockey hav- at (617) 523-7410 Floyd Mayweather Jr., play in all of hockey. ing the longest season. mixes it up with Juan There might not be enough But it is too long and that Make checks payable to: Marquez. Also on this card time to do this but after probably as good a reason as North End Athletic Association Zab Judah battles Matthew the game with Montreal any for the powers that be to 154 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113 Hatton. Two good nights of the Bruins will journey to consider adjustments in the boxing on television. Ottawa, the national capital future.