VOL. 115 - NO. 20 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MAY 20, 2011 $.30 A COPY Greater Boston Senior Games The Italian Life Expo NEW ENGLAND’S PASSPORT TO ITALY — Experience Italy’s Best in Portland, Maine — This June, New En- ing the nest olive oils. Or, glanders won’t need a while sipping wine and passport to enjoy the nibbling on delicacies; Italian good life. They they will meet travel ex- can attend the 1st ever perts, trained at custom- Italian Life Expo at Port- izing any trip to Italy — land’s Ocean Gateway from navigating the back June 9-11. roads of Tuscany to shop- Attendees will meet and ping for fine ceramics. sample the best from a Portland takes pride in new generation of arti- its own culinary values sans dedicated to produc- and a number of local res- ing Italy’s best specialties taurants will also be on- in centuries-old tradi- hand to offer a sampling of tions. Experts in hand- artfully prepared cuisine crafting Italian cheeses to attendees. and delicate hams will be For your tickets visit there. Small-town vint- www.italianlifeexpo.com/ ners will teach a few tickets.php or view the tricks of their trade; and schedule at www.italian organic farmers will wel- lifeexpo.comschedule.php. come visitors to their Grapes being harvested by hand Presented by The guesthouses. Guests will in Italy, the first step in wine Spannocchia Foundation have the opportunity to production. and The Institute for Ital- learn the secret of craft- (Photo courtesy of ian Studies with support ing a copper pan, or tast- Spannocchia Foundation) from AutoEurope. Mayor Menino joined more than 100 seniors from Boston and surrounding towns at the annual Senior Games bocce tournament at Langone Park. For more than 10 years, Mayor Menino has attended this event and played bocce CONSOLATO GENERALE D’ITALIA with the seniors. The Greater Boston Senior Games are BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS sponsored by Mayor Menino and the Boston Commission on Affairs of the Elderly. COMUNICATO STAMPA (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) REFERENDUM POPOLARI DEL 12 E 13 GIUGNO 2011 Con Decreto del Presidente della Repubblica n. 77 del 4 aprile 2011 sono stati indetti per il 12 e 13 giugno 2011 n. 4 referendum popolari abrogativi: a) Referendum popolare n. 1 - Modalità di affi damento e gestione dei servizi pubblici locali di rilevanza economica. News Briefs Abrogazione; b) Referendum popolare n. 2 - Determinazione della tariffa del servizio idrico integrato in base all’adeguata remunerazione by Sal Giarratani del capitale investito. Abrogazione parziale della norma; c) Referendum popolare n. 3 - Nuove centrali per la produzione di energia nucleare. Abrogazione parziale di norme; Giving Credit Where Credit is Due d) Referendum popolare n. 4 - Abrogazione di norme della legge 7 aprile 2010, n. 51, in materia di legittimo impedimento del Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri e dei Ministri a comparire in udienza penale, quale risultante a seguito della Osama bin Laden is now history. He was taken sentenza n. 23 del 2011 della Corte Costituzionale. out by U.S. Special Forces in a lightning strike I cittadini italiani residenti all’estero ed alcune categorie di connazionali temporaneamente all’estero (personale appartenente using a team of forty soldiers in 40 minutes. alle Forze Armate ed alle Forze di Polizia temporaneamente fuori del territorio dell’Unione Europea, perche’ impegnati nello According to news reports, this mission was two svolgimento di missioni internazionali; dipendenti di amministrazioni dello Stato, di regioni o di province autonome qualora la years in the making. Kudos to President Obama durata prevista della loro permanenza all’estero sia superiore a tre mesi nonche’ loro familiari conviventi; professori e ricercatori on mission accomplished. I’m not too sure about universitari che si trovano in servizio presso istituti universitari e di ricerca all'estero per una durata complessiva di almeno sei how to react to the Pakistani government. They mesi nonche’ loro familiari conviventi) possono votare per i referendum abrogativi del 12 e 13 giugno prossimo. said Osama was in Afghanistan and he was living I cittadini italiani che si trovino temporaneamente all’estero e non appartengano alle tre categorie sopraindicate potranno votare in apparent plain sight in a luxury mansion. Per- per i referendum solamente recandosi in Italia presso le sezioni istituite nel proprio comune di iscrizione nelle liste elettorali. haps it is time to think about what a great ally Il voto per i referendum dei cittadini residenti ed iscritti all’AIRE si esprime esclusivamente per corrispondenza. Pakistan is and why we give them $1 billion in A ciascun elettore residente nella circoscrizione consolare di Boston - che comprende gli Stati del Maine, Massachusetts, New foreign aid annually. Osama is gone, the symbol Hampshire, Rhode Island e Vermont - il Consolato inviera’ per posta, entro il 25 maggio, un plico contenente: of 9/11 and al Qaeda but he is just one man, the • un foglio informativo che spiega come votare; struggle against international terrorism contin- • il certifi cato elettorale; ues. There are many other snakes out there • quattro schede (una per ciascun quesito referendario); roaming the netherworlds. • una busta piccola, completamente bianca, che dovra’ contenere le schede votate; “Longest 40 Minutes of My Life” • una busta gia’ affrancata recante l’indirizzo del Consolato Generale. On Sunday while driving on Route 1 by Emer- L’elettore, utilizzando la busta gia’ affrancata e seguendo attentamente le istruzioni contenute nel foglio informativo, dovra’ spedire senza ritardo le schede votate, in modo che arrivino presso il Consolato Generale di Boston entro e non oltre le ore ald Square Mall, I was listening to “60 Minutes” 16.00 di giovedi’ 9 giugno 2011. on WBZ radio and the president’s interview on Il voto e’ personale e segreto ed e’ fatto divieto di votare piu’ volte e di inoltrare schede per conto di altre persone. Chiunque Osama. At one point he said he didn’t lose any violi le disposizioni in materia elettorale sara’ punito a norma di legge. sleep over bin Laden’s fate. He also said anyone Chi non ricevesse il plico elettorale entro il 29 maggio, potrà recarsi di persona presso il Consolato per verifi care la sua who questioned whether Osama didn’t deserve posizione elettorale e chiedere un duplicato, tenendo presente che, anche in questo caso, le schede votate devono pervenire his fate at the hands of the Navy SEALs “needs to presso il Consolato entro e non oltre le ore 16.00 di giovedi’ 9 giugno 2011. have their head examined.” At that point, I said Il Consolato Generale di Boston - che resta a completa disposizione degli elettori per qualsiasi ulteriore informazione riguardante to myself the Republicans must be having a fit i referendum - puo’ essere contattato ai seguenti recapiti: listening to that kind of talk. 617-722-9225 (telefono Uffi cio AIRE)/617-722-9407 (fax) o a mezzo posta elettronica: [email protected] (Continued on Page 10) Si prega di visitare anche i seguenti siti: http://www.consboston.esteri.it http://www.esteri.it/MAE/IT/Sala_Stampa/ArchivioNotizie/Comunicati/2011/04/20110412_referendum2011.htm

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Bring Back the Old American System! We’ve shipped our jobs overseas. We borrow money we NERO can never pay back in order to buy the goods we can no Nero Claudius Caesar old, Nero was adopted by some young bulls were sac- longer make due to deliberate and systematic de-industri- Drusus Germanicus, em- Claudius, and later at his rificed for the occasion. His alization of America. However no one suffers too much as peror of Rome from 54 to formal introduction to the shorn hairs were put in a there is a network of generous government transfer pay- 68 A.D. earned in his short people, Nero gave them gifts golden box along with some ments. Of course future generations will receive the bill life (he died at the age of and also gave money to the expensive pearls and the for services now paid for with money borrowed from the thirty one) a rich deserved soldiers. whole affair was dedicated to Chinese. But that is no concern to our elected “leaders,” reputation as one of the Nero was seventeen years a god. they and their families are not the ones who will suffer. most cruel, depraved, and old when the death of Whenever he was required Such is the new American Way. despotic emperors that ever Claudius was made public, to sit in judgment at court Through the nineteenth and the early twentieth centu- ruled Rome. He degenerated and was hailed as emperor proceedings he was always ries the U.S. operated on a very different system. It was from the good qualities of his on the steps of the palace. reluctant to render any de- called the American System, to distinguish it from Adam ancestors while at the same He gave Claudius a magnifi- cision on any matter on Smith’s British System and the various right-and left-wing time he reproduced the cent funeral, eulogized and the same day. Instead of con- statist systems advocated in continental Europe. vices of each of them, as if deified him. He declared tinuous pleadings by mem- With direct taxation of citizens proscribed by the Consti- transmitted to him by natu- that he would rule according bers of opposing sides he tution, the government was financed largely by import ral inheritance. to the principles of Augustus required each point to be duties. Tariffs on imported goods spurred development of He was born at Antium, and immediately abandoned presented separately and domestic industries — textile mills in Massachusetts, steel nine months after the all oppressive sources of argued by the parties in mill in West Virginia. Flourishing industries provided death of Tiberius, on Decem- revenue, reduced certain turn before proceeding to jobs. And a job is the best anti-poverty program ever known. ber 15, 37 A.D. Many people rewards paid to informers, the next one. He never dis- With jobs you don’t need a huge budget for social programs. at once made fearful predic- gave money to the general cussed matters with his That was the policy of great Republican Presidents such as tions from his horoscope, public, granted an annual advisors in a group but Lincoln, McKinley, and Teddy Roosevelt. and even his own father salary to senators of limited instead required separate Sadly neglected today is nineteenth century American Domitius said “Only that means, and gave free grain written opinions, and it was economist Henry C. Carey. Rejecting the elaborate and which is abominable and to the praetorian guard. from these opinions that he unworkable theories of European economists and philoso- harmful to the public could Nero gave many spectacu- formed his decision. phers, he embraced a practical, and wildly successful, be born of Agrippina and lar shows in the arena, and He enacted many building American system of high tariffs and encouragement of myself.” At the age of three was the first in Rome to es- reforms which appeared to domestic industry and education. He wrote: he lost his father and be- tablish a quinquennial con- be in the best interest of the came heir to a third of his test (every five years) in public. One such reform Why is protection needed? Why cannot trade with foreign estate, but was cheated out three parts: gymnastics, required houses and apart- nations be carried on without the intervention of customs- of a good portion of it. After music and horseracing. ments to have flat roofed house officers? Why is it that that intervention should be Claudius became emperor, This contest was given the porches in order to help in needed to enable the loom and the anvil to take their natu- Nero not only recovered name of “Neronia.” Nero fighting fires. He set a limit ral places by the side of the plough and the harrow?...Of his full inheritance but also shaved his first beard during to public expenditures (prob- the advantage of perfect freedom of trade, theoretically received another inherit- an intermission in one of ably under the mandate of considered, there could be no doubt ... Nevertheless, every ance from his stepfather. these gymnastic contests attempt at so doing that failed. When he was eleven year while at the same time (Continued on Page 12) (Continued on Page 10) POST-GAZETTE, MAY 20, 2011 Page 3

Celebration of Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Fr. Claude Scrima’s 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 th 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 50 Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood e-mail: [email protected] Fr. Claude Scrima, O.F.M., Hanover Street in the North Parochial Vicar of St. End on May 21st, 2011, at Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Leonard’s Church in the the 5 p.m. Mass. The liturgy Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly North End of Boston and will be followed by light re- former Latin and Italian freshments in the church Published weekly by teacher at Christopher hall to which all are invited Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, Columbus High School in to participate. Boston, MA 02113 the North End was or- Fr. Claude is very well- USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA dained a priest in Wap- loved and respected in our POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the pingers Falls, New York on community, and has given POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 May 20th, 1961. This year many years of service to marks the 50th anniversary the neighborhood’s families James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 of his ordination. The entire and youth as a pastor and community is invited to teacher. It would be a Vol. 115 - No. 20 Friday, May 20, 2011 the jubilation at the solemn wonderful thing to have a liturgy of thanksgiving high level of participation OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions that will be offered in this important milestone of this our adopted country the United States of America: at St. Leonard’s Church, in the life of Fr. Claude. To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better Dante Alighieri Saturday Morning School than we found it. Closing Ceremonies and Scholarship Award GUEST EDITORIAL by Bill Hart, Director of the Saturday Morning Italian Language School for Children 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EICHMANN TRIAL by Sal Giarratani Time goes by too fast these days. I remember May of 1961. I had just celebrated my 13th birthday as a member of Sister Mary Honor’s 7th grade class at St. Rita’s School in Roxbury. At night time I remem- ber watching the trial on TV with this old Nazi crimi- nal inside a glass box. Few folks if ever were awaiting the guilty finding. He had been caught by the Israeli Mossad agents in Buenos Aires and was finally stand- ing trial as a Nazi killer. My dad called him the other Adolf. Eichmann didn’t seem sorry about anything except apparently getting caught. He actually regretted not having killed more Jews. Saying, “I could have done more and should have done more.” He escaped Germany in 1945 at war’s end. He was one of the Despite overcast and gloomy skies on tant Teacher for the program for the past biggest targets on the loose who played a major role in Saturday morning, May 14, 2011, there was three years. The Bonanno family are long orchestrating the Holocaust. At the end of his trial, he tremendous excitement abound for the stu- time Dante family members and Jennie’s was executed and the world cheered his death. Justice dents of the Saturday Morning Children’s two younger siblings, Tina and Antonio, are had been secured for all those murdered by the Third School. Dante President, Professor Spencer both students of the program. Reich. Di Scala and Education Committee Chair- Special recognition was also made to an- As the child born following World War II, I witnessed man, Lino Rullo were on hand to present to other Saturday Morning School graduate and on my TV set the final chapter of World War II when each student a certificate of achievement current teacher, Giuseppe Formato, as he the last of the big-name Nazi leaders stood before a for completing the 30 weeks of instruction has announced that he will not be returning court of law and paid the price for his murderous ways. for academic year 2010-11. The certificates for the 2011-12 school year. He will be con- Latest news about Eichmann seems to be the fact that were all signed by the President, Education tinuing his post graduate Italian language West Germany may have played the role of Pakistan Chairman, Board of Governors Chairman, studies abroad in Naples starting next Fall. when it came to knowing the whereabouts of a mass Steve Maio, School Director, William Hart, We all wish him the best of luck and thank murderer. as well as the child’s instructors. him for all that he has done for the school. In either of these cases, we may never know what The school has close to 120 students that Although this week marked the official either country knew or when they knew it concern- range in age from 2-years-old through high close to the academic school year, the Sat- ing a worldwide target being hunted. Neither Germany school. The school calendar runs from urday Morning School will host the annual nor Pakistan came out smelling like roses. September through May and classes are School Picnic on Saturday, May 21st at Great 2 hours in length. The only exception being Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle, MA from the Pre-School class, ages 2 to 4, which holds 10:00AM to 4:00PM. This event will have two back to back 1-hour long sessions. crafts and pony rides for the children and RIDE BENE CHI RIDE ULTIMO. Also during the morning’s ceremonies, provide an opportunity for Dante families He who laughs last, laughs best. Prof. Di Scala presented the annual Dante and friends to enjoy a day of fun before we Scholarship to Jennie Bonanno. Jennie is all take the summer off. a graduate of the Saturday Morning School, Many thanks to all of the teachers and we a first year student of Italian at North- wish that you will have a restful summer. eastern University, and a volunteer Assis- We will see you all in September. Emerson Umbrella Presents Jay Geils All-Star Jazz & Blues Revue Don’t miss the Jay Geils Cadillacs. The band is All-Star Jazz & Blues Revue rounded out by Gerard one-night-only performance Beaudoin on vibes, Les Har- Saturday, May 21, 8 pm. ris Jr. on drums, and Jesse Showcasing rock legend Jay Williams on bass. Geils from the J. Geils Band Proceeds from perfor- and Bluestime; award-win- mance to benefit the ning jazz guitarist Gerry Emerson Umbrella Center Beaudoin; two-time Grammy for the Arts. Award-winning saxophonist For further information, Fred Lipsius from Blood, instrumentalist and vocalist please call 978-371-0820 or Sweat and Tears; and multi- Doug Bell from the Bellvue www.emersonumbrella.org. Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 SoWa Open Market

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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD PRESIDENT OBAMA GETS NO BOUNCE by Sal Giarratani FROM MEN FOR BIN LADEN’S DEMISE Looking for Life’s Lessons Opinion of President the fourth quarter. Boston says that the only fair way Obama fell after Obama’s Scientific Corp. disclosed to cut the budget and spend- from Quotes on a Shoebox key decision to take out Bin that its CEO Raymond Elliott ing and to make the tax code Recently, a letter to the edi- read, “When the well is dry Laden. Men are least likely will step down at the end of a little fairer, but we must tor appeared in a daily news- we know the worth of water.” than women to vote for the year. Elliott was hired in cut spending according to paper shortly after those U.S. The second came with even Obama with men at 49%, June 2009 to help revive the their growth rates, entitle- Navy Seals took out bin Laden more meaning, “The signifi- women at 55%. More women firm’s fortunes after its ill- ments would be cut also. in his Pakistani residence. cant problems we face can- than men identify with fated takeover of Guidant Senator Hatch has proposed We’ve been looking for not be solved by the same Democrats. Men’s unem- Corp. News of Elliott’s depar- a balanced budget amend- Osama since September 11, level of thinking that created ployment rate at the highest ture caught investors off- ment that would require a 2001 when those planes took them.” This one written by rate since Obama took office guard; sparking uncertainty cap on outlays at 18% of GDP. down the Twin Towers in Albert Einstein. in January 2009. Their un- on a company many thought This would require a 2/3 Manhattan. The letter writer Younger people of each employment rate is 9.4% ver- was turning the corner. Last vote of Congress to raise was a college student with all generation drown in their sus 8.4% for women and week the company won a taxes. No Democrats have the wisdom of college stu- own idealism while old gen- men have suffered 2/3 of $19 billion patent infringe- signed on to this balanced dents. The writer philoso- erations like mine become recession related job losses. ment suit from Cordis Group. budget amendment, sug- phized that his generation more cynical with passing The NASDAQ led the major Boston Scientific had sued gesting that it has no was shaped by the 9/11 at- time about discovering new indexes with .6% gain as Cordis for $34 million. chance of passage. President tacks when he was a young insights not already discov- technology stocks gave it a The Federal Government is Obama proposed a deficit kid in apparent middle ered by earlier generations. boost. The S&P500 and the expected to hit the $14.3 tril- trigger last month that would school. Now as a young man My generation lived through NYSE added .5% off its Feb- lion debt limit next week. rely mostly on automatic tax in college, he cheered the much conflict both on the ruary high as oil, gold and The U.S. Treasury can take hikes. Republicans are taking out of bin Laden. One battlefields of war and in the silver recovered somewhat measures to hold off default- demanding major spending would have thought this gen- conflicting conflicts we live from early weakness. Dis- ing on government debt until cuts in exchange for lifting eration of young people was with every day. What is good? count apparel retailer Ross August. Vice President Joe the debt limit. There’s some undifferent than any other What is bad? What is neces- Stores marked a new high Biden and a group of biparti- bipartisan support for pass- generation. sary? What is fair? What is as it jumped 2% in double san legislators are negotiat- ing strict spending limits. As a baby boomer that went acceptable? What upsets us? volume. ing a deal to raise the debt Spending caps are gaining through 9/11, the Kennedy Ben Franklin was correct. Cisco Systems fell this limit. On Friday the Presi- support as CAP Act spending assassination, the Civil Water is only recognized as week after projecting that dent met with GOP Senators cuts would hit all outlays Rights struggle and the Viet- really important when we’re 4th quarter revenue growth to discuss the budget. It was including entitlements. nam War, I once too thought suffering through a drought will be flat to possibly up constructive they said as The 10-year U.S. Treasury my generation was special. I when we need it and cannot .2¢/share. CEO John Cham- everything was on the table is priced to yield @ 3.23%, remember being in the 7th get it. Recognizing what we bers laid out plans to cut including Medicare. plus .2%. The dollar is stron- grade when Jack Kennedy dream of or for is a bit harder jobs and exit businesses. If Congress does not pass ger. High oil prices are was elected president. I also to understand. When we say The networking giant cited a budget within the limits, from the oil companies and remember being in high why they don’t see what we price pressures for meters automatic cuts would kick speculators according to a school on November 22, 1963 see, it means we think we and switches, which direct in. Congress could only over- new poll. The economist when he was killed in a Dal- see it all. Internet traffic. Analysts ride them with a 2/3 major- point out that oil is a global las Motorcade. I was in col- Albert Einstein’s quote expected 7% sales growth in ity vote. Senator Harry Reid commodity produced by a lege when both Dr. King and makes even more sense for multiple of competing com- Bobby Kennedy were killed today as it was back in his panies. Studies by the FTC and I celebrated my 22nd day. We can’t solve or com- and other agencies have birthday listening to those prehend problems if we only Mattéo Gallo failed to find any evidence news reports of four college muster up the same level of of fraud or manipulation. students shot dead at Kent thinking that created them President Obama set up a State University. to begin with back at the o Appraisals working group to see if mar- I can still remember the starting gate. ket manipulation played any music from that era. There I’m glad today’s younger Sales & Rentals role in today’s gas prices. was one song whose lyrics people are showing good in- The U.S. to sell 9 billion AIG went “time in a bottle.” Time sight into recent history and • stocks, which owns 92% of passes by so quickly and you trying to understand a mad- Real Estate the bailed out insurance see this if you found a note man like bin Laden. Every company, and another $45 in a bottle which might wash generation sees itself as the million in overallotment up on shore. 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According to Dymphna refused to return the narrative, Dymphna was with him to Ireland, he com- born in Ireland during the manded his servants to cut seventh century; she was off the head of the priest the daughter of Damon, pa- while he himself struck off gan king of Oriel. Dymphna the head of his daughter, she became a Christian and was was only fifteen years of secretly baptized. Her mother age. The corpses were put was said to have been very in sarcophagi and entombed beautiful and also a devout in a cave where they were Christian; she died when found later. The body of Dymphna was fourteen. The St. Dymphna was buried loss of his wife seemed to in the church of Gheel, and bring on severe mental the bones of St. Gerebernus instability in Dymphna’s blance. Dymphna refused were transferred to Xanten, father. He sent messengers and fled to Antwerp with two a historic town in the North throughout Ireland and servants and her confessor, Rhine Westphalia state other lands searching for a priest named Gerebernus. of Germany. Her feast is a woman of noble birth, They went to the village of celebrated on May 15, under resembling his wife, who Gheel, taking up residence which date she is also found would marry him. Damon, in the vicinity of a chapel in the Roman martyrology. unable to find a suitable dedicated to Saint Martin. From time immemorial, wife was advised to marry The messengers of her Dymphna has been invoked his own daughter, who was father however, discovered as patroness against men- as beautiful as her mother their whereabouts; Damon tal illness and nervous and bore her a strong resem- went to Gheel where he disorders.

“BRAIN HEALTHY EATING” ITALIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN Tips for Baby Boomers in Celebration of 2nd Annual “City Lights” Spring Gala National Mediterranean Diet Month Research tells us that proper nutrition in the body, which has been associated with is essential to defending against deteriora- Alzheimer’s disease. tion due to age and disease. But did you • Vegetables, especially leafy green veg- know that by eating a Mediterranean-style etables, for their high levels of vitamins E brain-healthy diet you can effectively delay and D, and dietary fiber. Eaten on a regular the onset or progression of Alzheimer’s basis, vegetables have a positive effect on disease? brain health and help prevent age-related Scientific studies continue to show posi- illnesses. tive links between eating a Mediterranean • Specific spices that have amazing diet and reduced risk of dementia, includ- protective properties — cinnamon, rose- ing Alzheimer’s disease. This is due to the mary, oregano, and turmeric reduce inflam- Mediterranean diet’s proven positive effects mation and increase blood flow. Cinnamon on improving cholesterol, blood sugar lev- is also known to regulate blood sugar and els, and blood vessel health, as well as reduce cholesterol, important to brain reducing inflammation, all of which have health. been associated with mild cognitive impair- • Whole grains. Substituting whole wheat On May 6th Italian Home for Children had its 2nd Annual ment and Alzheimer’s disease. One com- products for white flour, bread, rice and “City Lights” spring gala at the Intercontinental Boston prehensive study published in the Journal pasta helps to maintain weight and improve Hotel. The venue location changed in early March to of the American Medical Association found that cardiovascular health which directly con- accommodate more people, due to an overwhelming and individuals who follow a Mediterranean-type tributes to brain health. amazing response. Nearly 500 people attended. “City Lights” diet had a 32-40% decreased risk for devel- • Foods containing omega-three fatty ac- honored Mario and Claire Pallota, and was sponsored by oping Alzheimer’s disease. This is espe- ids. Omega-3s are naturally found in your David and Barbara Manganaro. With help from Chair- cially significant as Baby Boomers — a huge brain and as you age levels of these fats in person Melissa Coppola Hegarty and her hard working portion of the population — are moving into your body drop. Food sources of omega-3s committee, the event successfully raised over $356,000 their golden years when cognitive decline such as fish, green vegetables, walnuts and through sponsorships, ticket sales, silent and live auction, is common. flax seed replace the losses and improve and donations. A wonderful time was had by all at this fan- Senior Living Residences (SLR), a pioneer transmission of nerve impulses. tastic dinner and dance. We would like to thank everyone in assisted living and Alzheimer’s care in • A handful of nuts a day as a snack pro- who attended for their support. New England, is putting research to prac- vides your daily dose of Vitamin E — which Originally known as an orphanage for Italian children, tice in its dining programs, and along with is a powerful protector of the brain. the Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain now serves internationally recognized nutrition expert • Use stevia, a natural sugar substitute, children of all races and nationalities, aged 4-14. Some Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD of Boston as well as molasses and brown sugar, in- are survivors of severe abuse and neglect circumstances University’s School of Medicine, is working stead of high fructose corn syrup and refined and all are special needs children. Our mission is to pro- to share this vital knowledge with the public. sugar, to control blood sugar. The hippoc- vide our children with the highest quality care to ensure In recognition of Mediterranean Diet ampus of the brain, an important region for the successful return to their communities and the ability Month, SLR is releasing nutrition guidelines memory, is sensitive to changes in blood to remain in their communities and the ability to remain and recipes from the Memory Preservation sugar levels. in their communities with caring and supportive resources. Nutrition® Program developed over the last Robert Larkin, president of Senior Living Please log on to www.italianhome.org for more information. five years in conjunction with Dr. Emerson Residences said, “When asked, Americans Lombardo. SLR is the first and only assisted rate Alzheimer’s disease as their second living company in the nation to offer a most-feared illness, following cancer. We cognitively-protective nutrition program in understand that fear but want to convey a its assisted living and Alzheimer’s care message of hope – you can take practical “Compass Memory Support Neighborhood” steps to protect your brain health through LUCIA communities. nutrition at any age.” Dr. Emerson Lombardo says the message For more brain healthy nutrition tips and R I S T O R A N T E & B A R to Baby Boomers is clear — it’s not too late. delicious recipes, and to order a sample of “Diet changes can benefit individuals of any SLR’s own unique spice blend “Spice of Life” Traditional age, whether or not you have memory loss. — a delicious mixture of spices, fruits, and Italian Cuisine Following the Memory Preservation Nutri- vegetables with health protecting properties tion® program can be an important step to — visit www.SeniorLivingResidences.com/ Donato Frattaroli take to protect your own brain health.” brain-diet. To learn more about the innova- Eat these brain-healthy foods to stave off tive Alzheimer’s care programming being 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 dementia. implemented at SLR’s Compass Memory • Fresh fruits, especially brightly colored Support Neighborhood communities visit 617.367.2353 fruits, such as blueberries and raspberries. www.seniorlivingresidences.com/alzheimers- Berry compounds counteract inflammation care. — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — SAVE THE DATE ... North End Reunion Private dining rooms for any occasion Join us on Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 6-10PM at Spinelli’s, Route One, [email protected] South, Lynnfield, MA for dinner and dancing. Music from the ’50s and ’60s. www.luciaboston.com Contact Lolly Ciampa at 781-938-9254 or Ro-Ro DeMarco at 781-284-5945. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 20, 2011

Festa Nazionale della ALL THAT ZAZZ Repubblica Italiana by Mary N. DiZazzo th “You Look Marvelous Beauty Talk” 65 Annual — Spring 2011 Series Anniversary of the Republic of Italy In celebration of the Republic of Italy join the Italian American community of Boston on May 29, 2011 at Christopher Columbus Park at Long Wharf, Boston. From 10:00 AM until 8 PM the park will be transformed into a “Piazza Italia Exhibit” featuring various exhibits, children’s area, Italian café, music and a special concert at 6:30 PM with singer Antonello Rondi from Naples, Italy. All events are free to the public.

East Boston Open Studios After an All That Zazz Beauty Talk at the North End Library, three Post-Gazette writers meet: Mary DiZazzo- MAY 21-22, 2011 — 12 NOON – 6 PM Trumbull, David Trumbull and of course that talented Over 50 East Boston art- pooch, Freeway and his human companion Marie Simboli. ists will open their studio Ciao Bella, spray” — quite a story. It holds doors to the public on Satur- The talks were a success! your hair without leaving it st day, May 21 , and Sunday, All left the library feeling bet- stiff and combs right out. Ah nd May 22 , from 12 noon ter on beauty education and yes, the Miss Boston Beauty through 6 pm, both days. The latest products. I feel I am Pageant! — I’ll be encourag- artists are located in a num- here to educate the public on ing gals to go for IT, after all ber of locations throughout the best new and old products. everyone wins in their own the neighborhood, and work Also make-up techniques way! in different media and and tips were appreciated. The third Beauty Talk was styles. East Boston is a cul- Everyone had many ques- on “Nail care” and a NEW two- turally rich and diverse tions and I answered them to week manicure called SHEL- neighborhood, featuring a the best of my knowledge. I LAC. Good-bye weak dam- variety of ethnic eateries, also reminded people to feel aged nails, no more snags, no beaches, and arguably the free to email me with any more weak nails that chip best views of the Boston wa- other beauty dilemma they the next day after a mani- terfront and skyline. The might be experiencing, for cure! Hello strong protected Greenway and numerous example, salon and spa ad- nails! It cures under a UV parks provide access to na- vice, product purchase and lamp to a high gloss in min- ture and beautiful landscap- use. utes. Grab your keys and ing. May is a beautiful time Here is a recap of some of purse and go! I’ve had very of year to be in East Boston, the subjects we discussed. good success using Shellac! with flowers and trees in new Cavity.Lab Gallery; 175 lery. Other locations include My first talk of the three- You must try it to believe it! bloom, and the weather be- McClellan Highway, home the Condor Street Urban part series examined “Skin- Call me for more info! ginning to warm up. It’s a to Future Labs, a growing Wild, where permanent care” and “Makeup.” I told We also discussed the very ‘walkable’ neighborhood artist community with over public art by B. Amore and everyone how important it scentabulous fragrance of with interesting architec- 20 artists and a number of Leigh Hall enhance an ur- was to use good, natural (in- LUSH products. Their lip ture and a lot to see and do. businesses; 202 Maverick ban park with beautiful vis- gredients closest to what scrubs are the best! And the Open Studios locations in- Street, home to Casa de la tas along a formerly polluted your skin produces natu- newest massage bar “Tiny clude: 80 Border Street; Cultura, where a group ex- industrial site, and 260 rally), organic products. I’ve Hands Serum” made with The Atlantic Works Build- hibit will be hosted and 256 Sumner Street, the new tried and sold many lines of Argan Oil (a natural ingredi- ing, which features four Marginal Street, the Boston firehouse home of ZUMIX, skincare and at this point in ent full of vit E), also Shea floors of artist studios; 100 Shipyard and Marina, home which will host an open time I love my Kosmea skin- Butter and Marigold Petals to st Condor Street, home to the to Harbor Arts Outdoor Gal- house on Saturday, May 21 . care line. Find it on my web soothe irritated skin! nd On Sunday, May 22 , site and find out why it will So get beautiful and look ZUMIX will be closed while be good for you! Mineral marvelous everyday!! LAW OFFICES OF celebrating its annual Makeup is truly the best for Buona giornata and God fundraiser the “Walk for your skin. It’s a powder, bless the United States of FRANK J. CIANO Music”. which consists of many col- America! All studios are accessible GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW ors, blush and eye shadow. — Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull by foot, car, bicycle, and pub- Find it at the drugstore. I rec- Read prior weeks’ “All DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS lic transportation. ommend Bare Essentials or That Zazz” columns at CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. For additional information, Avon. www.allthatzazz.com. Mary please check our website: The second Beauty Talk is a third-generation cosmetolo- 617-354-9400 www.eastbostonartistsgroup.org was on “Hair care” and at- gist and a Massachusetts dis- Si Parla Italiano tending my first Beauty Pag- tributor of Kosmea brand rose eant. I suggested a fab hair- hip oil products. She may be 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 spray Elnett — look at my web contacted at (978) 470-8183 or Rapino Memorial site on a column called “Hair- [email protected]. Home Remember Your Loved Ones 9 Chelsea St., East Boston The Post-Gazette is offering our readers 617-567-1380 POST-GAZETTE an opportunity to remember their loved ones EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE by placing a “Memoriam” in our Memorial Day Issue. IS NOW OPEN MARIE MATARESE Sizes you may choose from are Kirby-Rapino 1inch x 4 inches $20.00 35 Bennington Street, East Boston 2 inches x 4 inches $40.00 Memorial Home 617.227.8929 917 Bennington St. TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. Send your memorial lines, photo and East Boston THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. contact information to 617-569-0305 Post-Gazette P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Dino C. Manca ACCEPTING Advertisements or by e-mail at [email protected] Funeral Director General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals Deadline is Monday, May 23rd A Family Service Affiliate of AFFS/Service Corp. Int’l 206 Winter St. • Fall River, MA 02720 Memorials • Legals Make check payable to “Post-Gazette” 508-676-2454 ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE POST-GAZETTE, MAY 20, 2011 Page 7 Congratulations Dominic Candelieri Freeway Says ...

You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. humans. From what we understand Marga- ret wrote to the author of this book to tell her how she loved this book and was thrilled to read it. What do dogs know? How do they think? “Inside a Dog” examines the animal we think we know best, but may understand the least. It’s as close as you can get to know- ing about dogs without being one yourself. As you look at the picture Margaret tells you about the nose, eyes, bark, ears and tail. Once Margaret completed this project and turned it in the teacher was very impressed for the effort this young girl has taken to do this by herself. Good news Margaret got A+ on this. Well done Margaret, we are proud of you. Tail Wagging The Post-Gazette would like to congratu- High Stiff Tail: Dogs feel or are threatened. late Margaret Kimball from Newbury, Mas- High Wagging Tail: Friendly, happy. sachusetts for a job well done. Margaret is Quick Wag Drop: They are in trouble or are 10 years old, she decided to do this project caught eating your shoe. for school, so she went to the library and got Still Tail: Concentrating on something; try- this book titled “Inside a Dog” by Alexandra ing to find a ball. Horowitz, a cognitive scientist. Margaret Left Wag: They see an unfamiliar person explained how dogs react in our world and or animal. why this is so with a descriptive of similari- Right Wag: They see their owner, a famil- ties and differences between dogs and iar person and/or animal. The West End Museum Celebrates Boston’s First Big Dig The Middlesex Canal was the State’s First Super-highway

Dominic Candelieri of Braintree, Massachusetts View down Canal Street from Haymarket Square (watercolor post 1840) courtesy of completed his second cookbook, “How to Master Italian the Boston Public Library. Cuisine, Volume 2.” An event was held on Sunday, On June 4, 2011, the West sex Canal Association and the Traci Jansen — Saturday, May 15, 2011 at the Braintree Sons of Italy Hall. A four End Museum, in conjunction West End Museum wish to June 11, 2011 at 12:30pm @ course meal was served featuring some of the delicious with the Middlesex Canal As- thank its sponsors for help- West End Museum Traci recipes found in the newest treasure trove of culinary sociation, will open a month- ing bring this exhibit to life. Jansen/Head of Children’s delights. long exhibit titled, “The First MIDDLESEX CANAL Programming at the Middle- Big Dig: Remembering the SHOW PROGRAMS AT THE sex Canal Museum Ages 7- $ SELLSELL YOURYOUR GOLDGOLD $ Middlesex Canal.” The ex- WEST END MUSEUM 11 years old. FREE. hibit kicks off with a public June 1 – July 9, 2011 “Common Boston: Walk- Now! VOTED opening and reception on Middlesex Canal Show ing Tour of the West End” NOWNOW !!!!!! #1 BEST PLACE June 4 at 1pm at the West Opening — Saturday, June 4, — Saturday, Jun 18, 2011 at $1,570 781-286-CASH TO SELL End Museum, 150 Staniford 2011 at 1:00pm–4:00pm @ @ West End Museum Jim Per Ounce! 24K JEWELRY Street, Suite 7, Boston. The West End Museum. Refresh- Campano/West End Museum We Buy Diamonds, Gold and Silver Jewelry exhibit features paintings, ments and entertainment. Founder. FREE. We Buy Gold and Silver Coins drawings, films, lectures, FREE 2-mile Walking Tour of Jewelry Box 345 Broadway, Revere walking tours and children’s Bulfinch’s Granite Build- the Charlestown Mill Pond Serving the Community for 33 Years events highlighting the build- ings/Museum Talk — Mon- — Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at sellgoldmass.com ing of the canal; its function day, June 6, 2011 at 6:30pm- 6:30pm @ Sullivan Square Hours 10-5:30 pm every day. Saturdays until 3:30 pm and purpose; and its contri- 7:30pm @ West End Museum Station to West End Museum. bution to the Massachusetts Duane Lucia/Executive Di- Bill Kuttner/Tour Guide. economy. rector of the West End Mu- FREE. In 1793, Massachusetts seum. FREE. Museum Talk: “A Longer Governor John Hancock or- 26-Mile Bike Tour of the Journey Than I ever Imag- dered the building of the 27 Middlesex Canal — Satur- ined” — Thursday, June 23, PINELLI’S mile canal from the Merri- day, June 11, 2011 at 9:30am 2011 at 6:30pm @ West End mack River in Lowell to Bos- – 4:00pm @ West End Mu- Museum Tom Raphael/ FUNCTION FACILITY ton Harbor. Nothing like it seum to Billerica Bill Executive Committee Chair- existed in Colonial America. Kuttner/Tour Guide. Partici- man Middlesex Canal Com- Per BEREAVEMENT BUFFET $13.75 Person The Canal was the greatest pants responsible for one-way mission. FREE. public works project of its train fare. Film: “The Canal That Cut time and revolutionized post- Billerica Day: Middlesex Boston in Two” — Friday, Please accept sincere condolences, from the Revolutionary Massachu- Canal Museum Visit — Sat- July 1, 2011 at 7:00pm @ Spinelli’s family and staff. During this difficult setts. Before the railroad was urday, June 11, 2011 at West End Museum Roger time, we would like to offer our facility at a built along the canal route, 9:30am @ West End Museum Hagopian/Filmmaker. FREE. specially reduced price, for you, your family and the waterway was the state’s to Billerica. Duane Lucia/ Lunch Hour Artist Talk: first super-highway enabling Coordinator. Participants “The Incredible Ditch” — friends. transport of manufactured responsible for round trip Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at goods to Boston Harbor for train fare. 12:00pm, West End Museum SERVED UPON ARRIVAL export. Children’s Workshop with Tomas Dahill/Artist FREE Coffee, Mini Danish Pastries and Tea Breads In the 19th Century, the West End developed as Bos- BUFFET LUNCHEON MENU ton’s transportation hub; to- Gather, Dine and Relax Tossed Salad, Assorted Rolls with Butter day, the West End Museum celebrates that history and Chicken, Ziti and Broccoli Alfredo embraces Boston’s evolution. “Appy Hour” Eggplant Parmigiana Many free events are planned Every night from 4-6 IMPRESSIVE WINE LIST Italian Sausages, Onions and Potatoes in conjunction with the ex- ALL APPETIZERS are 1/2 PRICE! SPECIAL MARTINI’S hibit — running from June 4- COCKTAILS Above price does not include a 15% Administration Fee and a 7% Mass State Tax. July 9, 2011. The Middlesex 107 Porter Street, East Boston, MA Canal was the most important for Reservations and Additional Information 280 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON, MA transportation development of Please Call 617-561-1112 or www.eccoboston.com Telephone: 617-567-4499 www.spinellis.com its time but its story has Open 7 days - FREE PARKING rarely been told. The Middle- Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 20, 2011 THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER Member Bring a Friend Night The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, New England Chapter kicked off another year of fundraising and celebration of Italian American athletes and culture with the annual Member Bring a Friend Dinner held on April 28, 2011 at the Boston Winery. The focus of the evening is to bring everyone together for a fun casual evening of food, entertainment and socializing while giving potential new members an introduction to the history of NIASHF New England Chapter and the goals and events planned for the upcoming year. The Boston Winery was a new venue for the Member Bring a Friend Dinner and all in attendance were delighted with the atmosphere and format. Held inside the actual winery and in a cocktail party style, guests mingled while enjoying pizza, pasta and the wines of the winery. Members and friends also had an opportunity to tour the winery with owner and gracious host, Ralph Bruno, giving them insight into the whole winemaking process. Chairman of the event, Victor Corda did a fantastic job keeping the Members and friends enjoying the evening at the National Italian American event fresh and fun, at the same time continuing traditions that attendees Sports Hall of Fame New England Chapter’s “Member Bring a Friend.” L to have come to expect – tomato plant centerpieces and the TV raffle. R: Mark Foraiati, Donato Frattaroli, Luciano Graffeo, Linda Costanzo, Robert To wrap up a pleasant evening, guests enjoyed a final glass of wine “Ted” Tomasone, Pamela Donnaruma, Yolanda Cellucci, Marie Simboli, while laughing to the comedy of David Russo. Victor Corda and Dan Cellucci. To learn more about NIASHF New England Chapter or to become a member, please contact Pam Modugno at [email protected]. Become a member today! We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming 2011 events, including the family oriented Annual Bocce tournament scheduled for September.

NIASHF Board Member (center) Carlo Caponigro with friends Gearado Raffaele, Piero Procopio, NIASHF Photographer Dom Compochiaro and Ricci Ruocco.

NIASHF Member Bring a Board Members Bill Spadafora, Tony DeMarco Friend Chairman Victor and Comedian David Russo Corda welcomes guests.

Anthony Pasquale, Mark Forziati, Louie Cavagnaro and Robert “Ted” Tomasone

Photos by Dom Campochiaro, D&S Video, www. dsvideophoto.com Dom Arpino, Rich Bevilacqua, John Bevilacqua, NIASHF Board Member Al DeNapoli and Paul Bevilacqua.

Phil Garofalo and friends (L-R) Mirko, Phil Garofalo, Nico DiStefano, Cale Anjoorian, Dan Harrington.

Antique wine press from the Wine Cellar of Guerino Boston businessman John DiMascio Cirigliano and Sal Falzone, Board Member Judge Domenic Russo, Ret. and sons CPA Board Member Mike Pusiteri (r) with friends

Dan and Yolanda Cellucci enjoying a tour of the Post-Gazette boxing writer Reinaldo Oliveira (R) Winery our host for the evening and Boston Winery and friends. Jerry Azzarone, Steven Felici and Tom Analetto owner Ralph Bruno. POST-GAZETTE, MAY 20, 2011 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

WGBH’s 99.5 FM Classical Radio morning host Laura Carlo and her husband, opera singer James Coelho, at the pre-concert reception. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) cornerback and a three- with a Special Achievement time Super Bowl champion Award for becoming the first with the New England Patri- woman ever to run the Left to right: Erwin and Barbara Brilliant enjoy the pre-concert reception with Frank ots, Ty Law, will receive the Boston Marathon in 1966. and Betty Avruch. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) Football Legacy Award. “The Tradition” is the an- -Recently retired third nual fundraising event for Maestro Conductor Keith Music” characters and sev- ……. On Saturday, June 11, baseman Mike Lowell will The Sports Museum, a Lockhart and the Boston eral were invited to go on the the Boston Museum of Fine receive the Baseball Legacy 501(c)(3) non-profit educa- Pops Orchestra kicked off Symphony Hall stage for a Arts’ Museum Council Award for helping the Red tional institution, located on the “2011 Spring Pops Sea- fun sing-along of such clas- invites us to “celebrate sum- Sox to World Series glory. levels 5 and 6 of the TD son” on May 11 with a Gala sics as “My Favorite Things” mer in the city with an -Boston Bruin alumni Garden. Opening Night tribute to the and “Edelweiss.” artistic flair” at the eighth Willie O’Ree, the first black Attending “The Tradition” music of Judy Garland fea- Local celebrities, including annual Black-tie “Summer player to participate in a guarantees a once-in-a-life- turing Broadway musical Ron and Joyce Della Chiesa Party” from 9 p.m.-midnight. regular season NHL game, time opportunity. Guests are star Linda Eder. and Joyce Kulhawik, as well As they note, “Please join will be honored with the granted the opportunity to Ms. Eder’s brilliant vocals as BSO staff members, us for cocktails and hors Hockey Legacy Award for his mingle with some of New were showcased as she sang added to the fun by dressing d’oeuvres, dessert and danc- contributions to professional England’s most legendary such favorites as “By My- up as von Trapp family mem- ing, and a juried silent hockey. self,” “Me and My Shadow,” bers and nuns from the art auction. Kick off the -Bobbi Gibb will be honored (Continued on Page 13) “Zing! Went the Strings of My Abbey. summer with Boston’s favor- Heart” and “Over the Rain- For information about the ite fundraiser, ‘The Summer bow,” to name but a few. exciting 126th Boston Pops Party: Through the Look- The festivities included a Season which runs through ing Glass,’ inspired by the complimentary pre-concert June 26 featuring the titular exhibition of Dale cocktail reception, complete “American Songbook,” visit Chihuly’s work at the MFA. with delicious hors d’oeuvres. www.bostonpops.org. For ‘The Summer Party’ prom- Audience members had tickets, call Symphony- ises to be a festive evening to been encouraged to dress up Charge at 617-266-1200 or ring in summer amid works as their favorite “Sound of 888-266-1200. of art, music and friends in the glass-enclosed Shapiro Family Courtyard of the new Art of the Americas Wing.” Net proceeds will benefit Ristorante Villa Francesca the Museum Council Artist in Residency Program and provide operating support for “Spring Promotion Menu” the MFA. Tickets may be pur- chased online at www.mfa.org, THREE (3) COURSE DINNER $24.95 or call the Museum Council BSO Director of Public Relations Bernadette Horgan, Choose One Appetizer from a choice of (4) Office at 617-369-3268. right, welcomes Reverend Mother (Joyce Della Chiesa) Choose One Entrée from a choice of (13) ……. The Sports Museum and Captain von Trapp (Ron Della Chiesa, “the voice of Dessert is proud to announce this the Boston Symphony Orchestra” and WPLM 99.1 FM/ This menu is available every day from 3 PM to 6 PM and from 9:30 PM to closing. year’s honorees for “The Tra- WGBH 89.7 FM host) to Symphony Hall. This offer is valid now through the month of May 2011. dition.” Celebrating its 10th (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) year, the annual summer Also available now through the month of May 2011 (except Saturdays) event will be held on Tues- is our Spring Menu which includes: day, June 28 beginning at All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei 5:30 p.m. and will honor ALL WINES BY THE GLASS - ½ price distinguished New England ALL APPETIZERS - ½ price athletes. ALL PASTA DISHES - ½ price This year’s honorees include: VEAL FRANCESCA - ½ price -Boston Celtics Legend CHICKEN MICHELANGELO - ½ price and the embodiment of SOGLIOLA ALLA MEDITERRANEANA (SOLE) - ½ price “Celtic Pride,” Larry Bird, as Join us at the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Ristorante Villa Francesca -The pride of Lowell, retired junior welterweight 150 RICHMOND STREET professional boxer and In the Heart of Boston’s North End former WBU champion Micky Ward, will receive the Boxing Legacy Award. Bistro • Beer • Wine -A four-time Pro Bowl Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 20, 2011

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) President Obama is look- has already received enough tended to be someone he ing too good right now if I am federal aid. Reportedly, Presi- wasn’t like it would seem is a Republican hopeful. Right dent Obama does love our real problem in 2011. now, the best the GOP seems Texas as much as he should. Wynter was born in Ger- to have to offer up is Mitt After all, it is a Red State. many and raised in England Romney who would be the However, should Texas get and giving her that great last Republican I would ever whacked again because it European accent. You also CHRISTINA PERRI - the silky smooth “Cherish,” vote for again. He stunk up stands up to the Obama may have remembered her LOVESTRONG turning up the intensity for the Statehouse as governor. White House? from countless TV shows Atlantic the sizzling “Too Hot,” send- There are no new Reagan- Is the White House actu- like “Wagon Train,” “Can- Christina Perri relates to ing out a musical shout of like leaders on the GOP ho- ally politicizing a disaster? non” and “The Rockford her past year as a ‘dream’ emotion to “Joanna,” and rizon yet. Time to Freeze-Dry Files” where she always she hopes never ends! The surrender with “Take My Lots of Good Pakistani Aid played foreigners with great talented 24-year-old has Heart (You Can Have It If You The Watch List is Doing Every single time Paki- diction. taken the music world by Want It).” The Gang casts it According to a recent AP stan plays stupid with us Doesn’t Anyone Care storm with her platinum all aside with the high news story, the U.S. govern- and even when apparently its About Those selling single “Jar of Hearts,” energy of “Let’s Go Dancin’ ment says that 247 people role in helping our enemies Just Say No to Libya War and now, her debut album (Ooh La La La),” closing out suspected of ties to terror- is revealed, Washington dis- Things haven’t been going Lovestrong. The dozen tracks their excellent chronology ism were able to legally pur- plays anger and outrage but well over in Libya. The rebels she penned, as she states: with the magical “Open chase firearms last year. then seems to cut Islamabad are losing and the NATO hu- “Are 100% me, heartfelt, bold, Sesame.” Awesome! They all went through the another billion dollar check manitarian bombings don’t honest, vulnerable, hopeful, RANDY TRAVIS required federal background to buy its loyalty. What loy- seem to be working. If when strong, poetic, bluesy, gritty, Warner Bros. checks. The same thing alty? I say no more, no way. all the sand is settled, pretty, and simple.” Enjoy Randy Travis is a country happened in 2009. It isn’t, At a bare minimum, Paki- Moammar Khadafy is still in her second single, “Arms,” music superstar, having after all, illegal for people stan appears to have looked power, he will be stronger and along with the painful “Blue- won all of the major country listed on the government’s away as Osama re-estab- more brutal to his own people bird,” the playful “Bang Bang music awards multiple terror-watch list to buy such lished his mansion-like at home. He will be embodied Bang,” the possessive “Mine,” times, including seven weapons. The secret, fluid command post right down by his “victory” over America and the tender “Penguin.” Grammy® Awards, 10 Acad- nature of the Watch List has the street from the Paki- and its NATO allies. He will Perri positive lyrics have, emy of Country Music made it challenging to close stani Army. Since 9/11, we have defeated the powers “Miles,” trying to find herself Awards, five Country Music what US Senator Frank have given Pakistan some from the West. via “The Lonely,” the isola- Association Awards, and Lautenberg, D-N.J. called a $21 billion and for that, we Recently, US Senator tion of “Sad Song,” and the eight Dove Awards, and has “terror gap” in the nation’s get what? Lindsay Graham, R-S.C. tale of lost love ends with sold over 20 million albums. gun laws. Coptic Christians? stated that NATO should “cut “Tragedy.” Perri ‘live’ at His newest CD released by Analog Devices Wins Lately, Coptic Christians the head of the snake off.” Paradise Rock Club July 27th. Warner Bros. and Cracker Trade Ruling in Egypt have been under Other Republicans in the US THOR - ORIGINAL MOTION Barrel Old Country Store, Norwood, MA-based Analog assault by mobs of Muslims Senate are starting to get PICTURE SOUNDTRACK includes nine hits and three Devices Inc., the maker of attackers. too hawkish for me. The last Buena Vista previously unreleased songs. chips used in cars and con- Coptic Churches have thing America needs to do is The power and thunder of Cracker Barrel is donating sumer electronics, won its been torched, Christians deepen its involvement in Thor is heard in this 24 a portion of the proceeds US International Trade killed and either what Libya. We are already over- track collection of original from the album sales to the Commission case against passes for government in extended with our roles in music composed by Patrick Wounded Warrior Project, Dover Corp.’s Knowles Elec- Egypt or the world commu- Iraq and Afghanistan. We Doyle, and performed by which supports our military tronics over microphones in nity it would seem even sees don’t need to add any door The London Symphony personnel. Enjoy the hit digital devices. The ITC has the dangerous religious per- number three to the mix. Orchestra. Doyle combines sounds of “Forever and Ever, said Knowles and Moser secution taking place in According to the White huge, memorable movie Amen,” “No Place Like Electronics Inc., violated a plain sight. It is time for the House, we are not in Libya themes, contemporary per- Home,” “1982,” “Better Class patent owned by Analog De- world to stand up to this re- to bring regime change. Said cussion and rhythm, pace of Losers,” “I Told You So,” vices and said the products ligious intolerance. White House spokesman and attack, all coming and “Forever Together.” Plus that infringe the patent Actress Dana Wynter Jay Carney, “The goal of the together as a powerful ‘winners’ “It’s Just a Matter should be barred from the from “Body Snatchers” mission is clear: protect the score that measures up of Time,” “Deeper Than United States and upheld a has Died civilian population, enforce to the immense size of the the Holler,” and “Three judge’s earlier findings. Dana Wynter and co-star the no-fly zone, and enforce legendary Thor. From the Wooden Crosses.” Previously Letting Texas Twist Kevin McCarthy were last the arms embargo.” So far, opening “Chasing the unreleased tracks have the in the Wind? seen together back in 1956 this mission isn’t working Storm,” to the final track — spiritual gem “I’m Free,” For over a month, the in that science fiction as the regime seems to be “Earth to Asgard,” everything Harlan Howard’s “She’s White House seemed oblivi- thriller “Invasion of the Body beating up rebel forces badly. in between enhances the Okay and I’m Okay,” and the ous to Texas and its plea for Snatchers” as they continu- The more airstrikes, the strong emotional moments finale is in the form of “This a disaster declaration from ally out-ran the pod people. stronger the government that deal with the family Song Doesn’t Rhyme.” A CD Washington. It all ended She passed away at age 79. resolve grows. conflicts, mirrored by Thor salute! when the feds told them She was both a movie and This whole Libya strategy and Jane’s gentle love AUGUSTANA “sorry no can help you at this TV star during the fifties six- was poorly planned and story, sprinkled with the Epic time.” This isn’t punish- ties and into the seventies. thought out. It was never delight humorous moments San Diego’s Augustana ment, is it? Texas lost 2.3 She was best known for the clearly explained. throughout. Doyle’s credits released their eagerly million acres of land to hor- “Body Snatchers” low budget Our president has yet to will be expanded, on the awaited self-titled album, rible weather that ignited movie about residents in a make a compelling reason strength of this soundtrack, their fourth overall, packed 9,000 wildfires across the small town replaced by emo- for taking any sort of mili- and Doyle’s legend will grow with ten outstanding tracks state. Two people died, 400 tionless duplicates grown tary action. How many wars as large as Thor’s legend! penned by lead vocalist Dan homes destroyed, 1,200 from plantlike pods. The can we be fighting at once? KOOL & THE GANG: Layus. The album’s first miles of agricultural fencing movie was actually made for What makes Libya any dif- ICON - THE BEST OF single “Steal Your Heart” — destroyed and nearly 1,000 the paranoid ‘50s when ev- ferent than what is happen- Mercury already a success, leads off horses, cattle and sheep left eryone saw commies under ing to the people of Syria? Thanks to the Bell broth- the tasty menu that fea- to die since before Christ- their beds or on the job with Before we get deeper into ers, Robert (Kool) on bass and tures, “Wrong Side of Love,” mas. Shouldn’t some of its them during the Red Scare. this mess, the president Ronald on tenor saxophone, taking a walk “On the Other 200 counties be in line for It has been remade since needs to come before Con- this New Jersey band was Side,” the heavenly “Count- federal disaster aid? Okla- but lost all that 1950s para- gress and the American founded in 1964. Purveyors ing Stars,” and hit the half- homa got it. Alabama got it. noia. people and tell us why we of a sound broadly catego- way mark with the measure Even California got it. In the ’70s, she teamed up need to add Libya to the mix rized as R&B, soul, funk, of “Borrowed Time.” Layus’s The Federal Emergency with actor Robert Lansing in at this time. It’s called lead- disco and jazz, they sold vocals are precise with a Management Agency (FEMA) ABC’s “The Man Who Never ership. Something which is over 70 million albums, and laid back sound that plays says Texas doesn’t need any Was.” It was one of my favor- lacking at the White House remain a popular group to nicely on the mind. The good help from them. And in fact ites as the character pre- at the moment. this day. Relive the ‘Prom’ stuff continues with the year’s music in high style, odds defying “Shot In the to the tune of K&G’s collec- Dark,” mourn over the one • Res Publica (Continued from Page 2) tion of their hits spanning who got away via “Some- The title of the work This, of course, changed than 1 percent of the 1974-85. It will be hard to one’s Baby Now,” forecasting quoted above, Harmony of with the ratification of population paid income pick a single favorite from fear with “Hurricane,” plus Interests, highlights another the 16th Amendment in tax at the time.” Ah yes, the solid gold slices of, “Cel- the pleading “Just Stay great difference between 1913. The income tax en- it sounded so noble to ebration,” “Hollywood Swing- Here Tonight,” putting the the American and European shrined envy and malice soak the richest 1 percent. ing,” the rhythmic “Jungle finishing touches on an systems. Carey and other in our law codes. According The rates now range from Boogie,” the smooth funk of excellent CD with the con- advocates of the American to the United States Depart- 15 percent to 35 percent “Get Down On It,” the foot- fident “You Were Made For System utterly rejected the ment of Treasury when the and everyone pays. Such stomping “Ladies Night,” and Me.” Augustana will be theory of class struggle in income tax first went into is the new American sys- the appeal of “Fresh.” Second appearing at Boston’s House favor of seeking harmony effect it had “rates begin- tem which preaches thou half memories shine with of Blues May 28th. between capitalist and ning at 1 percent and shalt covet thy neighbor’s worker. rising to 7 percent ... Less goods. 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centuries. An evening of hilarity SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB and heartbreak unfolds, in which the 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA audience is invited to the party. Com- REBECCA PARRIS WITH MIKE ARTS positional mayhem, shifting rivalries, TURK - Friday, May 27, 2011 at 8pm. NOW and some unfortunate butchery of Rebecca Parris was born in Newton, THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM the German language ensue. Massachusetts. She was born of a fam- 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA AS YOU LIKE IT - December 7, ily of musicians and educators. Her PERFECT IMBALANCE, EXPLOR- PLAYING 2011 – January 8, 2012. By William parents encouraged her to pursue the ING CHINESE AESTHETICS - Now Shakespearefeaturing members of study of music. She studied with through December 31, 2011. Chinese The A.R.T./MXAT Institute for Ad- world-famous vocal coach, Blair culture is diverse, longstanding and vanced Theater Training Class of MacClosky (her uncle) and attended ever-changing. Yet common ties UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN 2012 “All the world’s a stage, and all the Boston Conservatory. Rebecca unite. Objects included reveal key the men and women merely players” started her professional career in aesthetic clues that define the art in Shakespeare’s beloved pastoral music working with various top 40’s of China, and distinguish it from art comedy As You Like It. This classic bands in the Northeast. She found produced by neighboring regions, tale follows Rosalind and her friend that she preferred singing jazz and or art made in China for the export Celia’s escape from a deadly con- embarked upon a career in the jazz market. spiracy into nature’s wild, liberating world. Rebecca has performed all WRITTEN ON THE WAVES: arms. What follows is an unconven- over the world with her own groups, SHIPBOARD LOGS AND JOURNALS tional romance with everything from as well as with some of jazz’s greatest - Now through October 1, 2012. wrestling matches to cross-dressing legends, including Dizzy Gillespie, Delve into the world of maritime shepherds culminating in a finale so Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Terry manuscripts. Explore the log books joyful that spring will seem just Gibbs, David “Fathead” Newman, of 18th-century sea captains as around the corner. Building on the Norman Simmons. Harold Jones, they voyaged around the globe re- success of the 2010 – 2011 Season’s Andy Simpkins, Gerry Wiggins, Bill cording extraordinary details of their sold-out Alice vs. Wonderland on the Cunliffe, Red Mitchell, Buster Cooper, adventures. For more info log onto Loeb Mainstage, As You Like It Nat Pierce, and many others. www.pem.org or call 1- 978-745-9500, will feature members of the graduat- Rebecca’s other passion is teaching, 866 745-1876. For the Hearing ing Institute Class of 2012. For more both in a private, one-on-one and Impaired please call 1-978-740-3649. information call 617-547-8300 or log workshop/clinic setting. Her lessons onto www.americanrepertorytheater.org. and workshops focus on technique, ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER You may also join as a 2010/2011 sub- performance and the “business” side 280 The Fenway, Boston MA scriber to receive discounts and of music, as well as lyric delivery and ONCE - June 18-20, 2010. ONCE special promotions. scat/improvisation. Rebecca’s latest is a dynamic act of live narration, release is “You Don’t Know Me” on using sound and image as the lan- the Saying It With Jazz label. Rebecca guage of expression. The perfor- MUSIC performs some well-chosen standards mance was built on an interchange with her long-time trio: Brad Harfield, between music and painting, merg- piano; Peter Kontrimas, bass; and ing the rhythm and time of the music CITIWANG THEATRE Matt Gordy, drums, plus guest artists with the volume and space of the 270 Tremont St., Boston, MA Jerry Bergonzi and Houston Person painting. In the exhibition gallery a DEEP PURPLE: THE SONGS on tenor saxophone and Gary series of acrylic paintings were cre- THAT BUILT ROCK - June 7, 2011 Burton on vibes. Call 617-562-4111 or ated in front of an audience, with at 8 pm. This is Deep Purple’s first www.scullersjazz.com for tickets. the images evolving and disappear- tour in North America in four years ing one over the next — a visual and will feature classic members metamorphosis set to music. ONCE Ian Gillan (lead vocals), Roger Glover explores the quality of time, space (bass) and Ian Paice (drums, percus- Special Events and memory, challenging the idea of sion) along with Steve Morse (guitar) permanence of any physical object. and Don Airey (keyboards). It will also SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY The erasing of the finished paintings be the bands first time in North Route One South, Lynnfield, MA assigns them the temporary dimen- America with a symphony orchestra. NORTH END REUNION - Thurs- sion of music. ONCE is a tribute and Throughout its career, DEEP PURPLE day, September 22, 2011 at 6PM. Enjoy reflection on the power of constant — who formed in England in 1968 and music from the 50’s and 60’s. change. Call 617-566-1401 or log LEGALLY BLONDE - This much fun shouldn’t be legal! released their debut album that Join your friends who grew up in the onto www.gardnermuseum.org for a The hit comedy film of the same name is now on stage at year—has sold over 100 million albums North End for fun times and memo- complete list of exhibits, including a North Shore Music Theatre! LEGALLY BLONDE tells the worldwide. Iconic hits include “Smoke ries. Contact Lolly Ciampa at 781-938- schedule of musical and special On The Water,” “Highway Star,” 9254 or RoRo DeMarco at 781-284-5945. events. story of a woman who’s far more than the typical blonde. “Space Truckin’,” “Hush” and “My Elle Woods, a Southern California sorority girl, is as Woman From Tokyo.” Log onto headstrong as she is dainty. Her boyfriend goes off to www.telecharge.com for tickets. Harvard Law School, leaving her for “someone serious.” ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS Not one to settle at this loss, Elle decides to get into OLD SOUTH CHURCH’S CHAPEL 645 Boylston St., Boston, MA ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS Fanciulla,” a performance by sopra- Harvard Law and prove she’s got what it takes to be some- ALLA COHEN PRESENTS: “AN “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to nos Margaret Felice, Christine Tee- one serious on her own terms. With great songs and fun EVENING CONCERT OF OPERA- 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom ters, Rebecca Teeters, Natalie Polito dance numbers, and enormous heart, LEGALLY BLONDE, BUFFA AND INSTRUMENTAL Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The and Jennifer Hoffman from the Bos- and Elle Woods, will charm North Shore Music Theatre CHAMBER ENSEMBLES” FEATUR- Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca ton Opera Collaborative. Free admis- ING THE CUNNING HOUSEKEEPER every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM sion. For more info log onto audiences. Check out Theater Section for details. - Tuesday, June 7 at 7:30 PM. Alla www.1110wccmam.com. www.dantealighieri.net/cambridge or Elana Cohen is a distinguished “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM you may call 617-876-5160. Boston. Now, 76 years later, the A.R.T. composer, pianist, music theorist with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM brings back Porgy and Bess in a new and teacher who came from Russia www.1460WXBR.com. CONSULATE OF ITALY, BOSTON THEATER production featuring internationally to the United States in 1989. She had “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco 600 Atlantic Ave 17th fl. Boston, MA renowned stars Audra McDonald as received her education in Moscow, Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM ARTIST FRANCA DIPIETRO ART NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE Bess, Norm Lewis as Porgy, and David graduating from The Moscow State or online www.djrocco.com. DISPLAY - “Notes On An American 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA Alan Grier as Sporting Life. A.R.T. Ar- Tchaikovsky Conservatory with the “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every Journey”. Now through June 2011. 2011 SEASON - My Fair Lady tistic Director and Tony Award nomi- highest honors of distinction. In Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio The Italian-born painter has lived in June 7–19, Tarzan July 12–24, Foot- nee Diane Paulus directs this revival December of 2010, The National stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN the United States for eight years, but loose! August 16–28, The King & I adapted by Pulitzer Prize-winning play- Academy of Music’s Greece office 1470 AM. for her entire career, she has taken September 27–October 9, Legally wright Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Un- in conjunction with the Municipal “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” stylistic inspiration from the tonali- Blonde November 1–13, A Christ- derdog, The America Play, Venus) and Conservatories in Neapolis and Sykies, 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on ties traditionally found in northern mas Carol December 2–23, Debbie OBIE-winning composer Diedre Greece awarded Ms. Cohen the WSRO 650 AM in Framingham European art. All these influences Reynolds, July 27 & 28, Harvey Murray (Running Man, Best of Both International Prize for Excellence in and online at www.wsro.com. now come together in a new gallery Robbins’ Royalty of Doo-Wopp Worlds). This classic American tale is Composition. Tickets are available “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday exhibit of oil paintings, Di Pietro August 6, Marie Osmond August 29, set in the 1930s in Catfish Row, a now at www.allacohen.tix.com and mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday divides the 20-work collection into B.B. King September 1, Steve Tyrell neighborhood in Charleston, South some will also be available at the evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. four diverse series that she painted September 10, Harvey Robbins’ Carolina. Bess, beautiful and troubled, door. For further information, call www.dongiovannishow.com. between 2005 and 2011: New York, Royaly of Rock ‘N Roll October 22, turns to Porgy, the crippled beggar, in 617-536-1970. “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica American Aerial Views, Seaside and Pinocchio July 22, Snow White search of safety after her possessive WPLM FM 99.1 - Every Sunday night Boston Ghost Town. Though each July 29, Cinderella’s Wedding lover Crown commits murder. As Porgy TD GARDEN from 9 to 10pm on MusicAmerica host section has its own distinct qualities August 5, Little Red Riding Hood and Bess’s love grows, their future is Causeway St., Boston, MA Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's and content, Di Pietro ties them August 26, 2011. NSMT will continue threatened by Crown and the conniv- JOSH GROBAN - July 26, 2011. Place on WPLM FM Easy 99.1. During together with her “love of gray,” a to add concerts and special events ing Sporting Life. This heartbreaking This is Groban’s first full-scale global the hour Ron will feature recordings color that she says fascinates her throughout the season. For further love story boasts some of the most fa- arena tour since 2007, when the by his good friend Tony Bennett. and relates to her appreciation of information visit www.nsmt.org, con- mous and beloved works from the internationally renowned singer and You'll hear all your Bennett favorites Danish art. “I’ve always taken an tact the Box Office at 978-232-7200, Great American Songbook, including: songwriter hit the road for his hugely from his early hits to his latest Grammy interest in women and their world,” or visit in person at 62 Dunham Road, “Summertime,” “Bess, You Is My successful, sold-out 81-city Awake winners. www.MusicNotNoise.com says Di Pietro, who pays homage to Beverly, 01915. Gift certificates are Woman,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and World Tour. The “Straight To You” “Radio Italia Unita” - Every Thurs- one of her heroines, Louisa May also currently on sale through the “I Loves You, Porgy.” Tour will bring the feel of a theater day from 2-3PM on www.zumix.org/ Alcott, by depicting her with the box office. THREE PIANOS - August 17, 2011 experience to an arena setting radio or Itunes, college radio click on “fabulous” golden dome of the State – October 2, 2011. By Rick Burkhardt, through stage design, lighting, and Zumix. For more information log onto House in the background. For THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY Alec Duffy and Dave Malloywith music projection, as well as through the www.italiaunita.org further information, please log 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA from Franz Schubert’s Winterreise, Op. spontaneity and interactivity Groban onto the Consulate websie at ANIMAL CRACKERS MADCAP 89, D911 (1828) directed by Rachel delighted his fans with during DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY www.consboston.esteri.it MUSICAL MAYHEM! - Now through Chavkin The OBIE-winning hit music- last year’s “Before We Begin” shows. 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge MA June 4, 2011. Hilarity ensues in this theater event – that wowed audiences Log onto www.ticketmaster.com for GIACOMO PUCCINI EXHIBIT - ARTIST’S BOSTON STUDIO classic Marx Brothers musical when and critics alike in its sold-out runs at tickets or call 800-745-3000. May 22 -29, 2011. Monday, May 23 to 450 Harrison Ave, #223B, Boston MA Mrs. Rittenhouse’s swanky house the Ontological-Hysteric Theater and Sunday, May 29 from 1:00 pm to MARIAN DIOGUARDI PRESENTS party honoring the African explorer New York Theatre Workshop – is a SYMPHONY HALL 7:00 pm: The exhibit will be free and TEN NEW PAINTINGS - Every first Screwball antics arise as the guests theatrical explosion of Franz 301 Mass Ave., Boston, MA open to the public. Sunday, May 22 Friday of the month, Artist Marian search for the thief, resulting in this Schubert’s song cycle Winterreise. HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD - at 4:00 pm: Grand Opening ceremony; Dioguardi invites people to visit “uproarious slapstick comedy” (New Filled with fantastical touches and May 25, 2011 at 8PM. Our own There is an admission fee. Program her Boston studio at 450 Harrison York Times). Visit www.lyricstage.com inventive arrangements, Three Pianos Boston Pops Laureate Conductor, for the ceremony: Keynote speaker Ave, Studio 223B, from 5 to 9 PM. or call 617-585-5678 for tickets. is a colorful and imaginative evening John Williams, the brilliant composer Gabriella Biagi Ravenni. Pianist Matt Ten new ‘Laundry Line’ paintings exploring Schubert’s music, life, and and conductor behind films includ- Aucoin, tenor Brian Landry, and based on Burano, Venezia, will LOEB DRAMA CENTER times. Set on a blustery winter night, ing Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, sopranos Barbara Quintiliani and Lisa be showcased. Marian Dioguardi 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA three friends, each manning a piano, and the Harry Potter series, brings a Tamagini will perform a selection of was born and raised in the Italian- THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND lead the audience through fragments night of some of the most memorable arias from Puccini’s operas. Refresh- American neighborhood of urban East BESS - August 17, 2011 - October 2, of Schubert’s famous work while grap- movie music and film clips of all time ments, wine and canapes will be Boston. She pursued her childhood 2011. by George Gershwin, Dubose pling with fundamental questions with special emphasis on the villians served. Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm: ambition, art, only after a more tra- and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira about the nature of music and drink- and heroes we’ve all grown to love. “Puccini at the Pictures,” a lecture by ditional career in education gave way Gershwinadapted by Suzan-Lori ing too much. The three pianists slip The concert also features the world Prof. Deborah Burton with piano ac- to more colorful careers including Parks and Diedre Murray; directed by into a wild reenactment of a premiere of Williams’ Concerto for companiment and soprano Chelsea undercover investigations and gem Diane Paulus; choreographed by Ron “Schubertiad,” a musical salon party Oboe, written for Pops principal Basler from the Boston University stone buying. For further informa- K. Brown. In 1935, Porgy and Bess thrown by Schubert and his friends, oboist Keisuke Wakao. Log onto Opera Institute. Free admission. Sat- tion please visit her website at premiered at the Colonial Theater in connecting the two groups through the www.bso.org. urday, May 28, at 8:00 pm: “Oh Soave www.mariandioguardi.com Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 20, 2011

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Headline news! “We Are Treated Like Pro- Ah, love! COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED sciutto,” said many Italian women about The lovely SALMON STEAKS Italy’s 74-year-old Prime Minister, Silvio Mona-Lisa Berlusconi. In brief, Berlusconi has been Cappuccio of Broiled or Grilled criticized for his off-color jokes, sex parties, East Boston, 4 salmon steaks ¼ cup lemon juice fooling around with women, etc. During dem- says, “Love 2 medium onions 1 teaspoon cider vinegar onstrations earlier this year, protesters in at first sight may be all right, but it might be ¼ cup olive, canola or (optional) Rome carried signs with slogans saying, “Our wise to take a second look.” vegetable oil 2 tablespoons of butter or Country Is Not a Whorehouse” and “Give The loving Lucille Monuteaux, the spirited 2 tablespoons mayonnaise margarine Women Back Our Dignity.” Well, Berlusconi Office Manager of East Boston Social Cen- SALMON STEAK: Spread some oil or mayonnaise on the has always been a joker. But Italian women ters, thinks there would be fewer divorces if bottom of a broiling pan. Then spread a little oil or mayon- are no longer laughing. The rage can be read men gave as much loving attention to their naise over the top and bottom of each salmon steak before in the polls. Berlusconi’s approval rating wives as they do to their cars, boats, and dogs. placing in the broiling pan. Place in preheated oven about among women has dropped from 48 percent Of all human passions love is the stron- two inches from broiling unit. Turn steaks to broil on both a year ago to 27 percent — an all-time low. gest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, sides slowly. Steaks will turn whitish in color when they Berlusconi has his own statistics. “Did you the heart, and the senses. are cooked. Depending on size, broiling time will be about hear about the latest poll?” he recently joked. The great lover, Steven Sebestyen, reminds fifteen to twenty minutes. Then set broiling pan with steaks “They asked women between 20 and 30 years us, a house is made of walls and beams; a aside. old if they want to make love to Berlusconi. home is built with love and dreams. ONIONS: Remove outer skin from onions. Cut onions in Thirty-three percent said yes, and 67 per- Steven’s gorgeous and brilliant wife, half, lengthwise, and then into ¼-inch slices lengthwise. cent said, ‘Again?’” “Once again Berlusconi Theresa, says, “True love doesn’t consist of Set aside in a bowl. has managed to transform something grave holding hands-it consists of holding hearts.” Heat oil in a skillet. Add butter or margarine and and serious into a ridiculous comedy,” says Cha! Cha! Cha! A gymnasium in Spain is onion slices to the skillet. Stir and simmer until onions Anna Finoccchiaro, a senator with the oppo- hoping to boost membership by allowing cus- are about to brown slightly. Remove from burner and add sition Democratic Party.” The dignity of tomers to work out naked. The gym’s owner lemon juice. Add vinegar (optional). Stir and return to women is not a commodity that should be freely admits he hopes the nudity will attract burner. Simmer slowly a few seconds. Remove from burner. bought and sold.” For the record, all of this more customers, but critics question Spoon onions and liquids from skillet over each salmon and more was reported in the Newsweek, April whether it’s hygienic to let sweating people steak in the broiling pan. Cover with aluminum foil 25, 2011 issue. sit on exercise machines without pants. The and return to heated broiler for about a minute. To slightly Huh? A prison inmate at the Erie County gym says it provides towels to nude custom- brown tops, remove cover and broil for a few seconds Correctional Facility in New York broke up a ers “to prevent slippage.” longer. fight between two correction officers, who Did you hear about the female nudist who Serve each steak topped with onions and liquids from began brawling over a bag of chips. Morons! was voted one of the “Ten Best Undressed broiling pan. Serve with rice pilaf and vegetable or salad of Anchors away! Three Englishmen who Women”? choice. Serves four. tried to sail across the English Channel on a Well, a poll revealed 72% of Americans say NOTE: My mother-in-law, Mary Sinopoli, told me often about 7-foot dinghy greeted rescuers 11 hours later they feel relieved by the killing of Osama bin how she loved to grill her fish or beefsteaks over the hot coals by saying “Bonjour,” believing they’d reached Laden. 60% say they feel proud, and 58% say of her Glenwood kitchen stove. From her I learned to try salmon France. They were just two miles from they feel happy. 16% say news of the death steaks grilled during the summer over our gas-burning grill. I where they’d started. makes them feel afraid. spread a little oil over each steak before grilling both sides of Hard at work: Mexicans work the longest Useless information: For the 66 percent of the salmon. hours of any national workforce in the de- Americans who admit reading in the bath- I use my mother’s old heavy aluminum skillet over our grill to veloped world, a new study has found. The room, the preferred reading material is prepare my onions, oil, and butter and lemon juice mixture. We Organization for Economic Cooperation and Reader’s Digest. The Bible is the number-one do experience a different flavor by preparing this recipe in this Development, which compiles statistics on shoplifted book in America. Every minute, manner. Either way, this is an enjoyable and easy meal to its 34 member countries, found that Mexi- forty-seven Bibles are sold or distributed prepare. cans put in 10 hours per day of combined throughout the world. The term devil’s advo- and unpaid work. The Japanese, South cate comes from the Roman Catholic Koreans, and Chinese work the most paid Church. When deciding if someone should Vita can be reached at [email protected] hours per day, but they put in far fewer hours be sainted, a devil’s advocate is always ap- of unpaid labor, such as cooking and clean- pointed to give an alternative view. And the • (Continued from Page 2) ing. Mexican commentators said they hoped last word in the Bible is Amen. And people Stirpe Nostra the findings would end stereotypes of Mexi- didn’t always say “hello” when they answered proposition unus). Public public administration of cans as shiftless. “How did we acquire that the phone. When the first regular phone ser- banquets were confined to a most persons who have picture of the lazybones snoozing under the vice was established in 1878, the people said mere distribution of food; possessed the power to con- cactus?” said Guadalupe Looaeza, a colum- “ahoy.” The phrase “Often a bridesmaid, but cooked meals were forbid- trol the destiny of others. nist for Reforma. “We know that life is hard never a bride” comes from an advertisement den in taverns, and he There is usually a very good every day in our country. You cannot work for Listerine mouth wash. started inflicting punish- beginning, often brilliant, one job. You have to have three.” June! The month noted for marriages. Just ment on a particular class of then something seems to The great Tom Analetto of Medford. says, remember, the term honeymoon is derived people who were called snap and they go of the deep “The government will soon conduct a survey from the Babylonians, who declared mead, a Christians. It was said that end. Nero certainly was no as to why people get bored on the job. Just honey-flavored wine, the official wedding these people were given to a exception to this observa- thinking about this survey makes one drink, stipulating that the brides’s parents new and mischievous super- tion and a review of his later drowsy.” be required to keep the groom supplied with stition. He also put an end career reinforces this con- Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, says, “Belly the drink for the month following the wedding. to a long standing immunity cept beyond any possible dancing is the only profession where the Tune up your ears! It’s time to hear from enjoyed by chariot drivers doubt. The balance of his beginner starts in the middle.” the handsome stately musicologist Albert which permitted them to reign was totally given over Liz Taylor is still in the news! Larry Natale. “Yesterday” was the first solo single cheat and rob the general to shameful and criminal Fortensky will forever be known as Liz by a BEATLE. John Lennon, George Harri- public. acts. Taylor’s hunky last husband, said Caroline son, and Ringo Starr were not in the studio Once again we come to a Graham in the London Daily Mail. Taylor when Paul McCartney recorded his compo- familiar part in the life and NEXT ISSUE: Nero’s Fiasco caused an uproar in 1991 when she mar- sition, playing an acoustic guitar and backed ried Fortensky, then a construction worker by a string quartet. Reminder, Henry with long blond hair whom she called “Larry Mancini’s work for the Peter Gunn TV series 1st Generation the Lion.” They met at the Betty Ford Center. won him two Grammys in the first year of “Elizabeth was in there for pills. I was in there the awards. He has since won a total of twenty Italian-American for beer,” says Fortensky, now 59. “We had Grammys, more than any other pop artist. an instant physical attraction. She was Another Italian-American, Tutti Camarata Vita Orlando Sinopoli funny and sweet; of course, she was very played and arranged music for Bing Crosby, Shares with us pretty. I wasn’t too bad-looking in those days Paul Whiteman, and Charlie Barnet. His either.” He was also 20 years younger, but greatest success came from arrangements a delightful recollection Liz made Larry her eighth husband at a with Jimmy Dorsey on songs like “Green of her memories as a child wedding at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Eyes,” “Maria Elena,” and “Yours” in the early Ranch, with paparazzi in helicopters whirl- 1940’s. The screen voice of Natalie Wood in growing up in ing overhead. Fortensky found himself sail- “West Side Story” (1961) and Audrey Hepburn Boston’s “Little Italy” ing on Taylor’s yacht and traveling the world. in “My Fair Lady (1964) was that of Marni “We had a dinner in Japan that cost $30,000. Nixon, mother of singer/songwriter Andrew and a collection of At home, Taylor’s chauffeur delivered his Gold. Arthur Godfrey began as an announcer Italian family recipes lunch to the construction site. “It was so and disc-jockey in Baltimore in 1930, and from the homeland. embarrasing. The guys would rib me about then on to Washington, D.C. with his “Arthur it.” They divorced in 1996, and Fortensky’s Godfrey and his Little Godfreys” in 1935. And life went downhill; a bloated and reclusive. singer Buddy Greco, while having the most Great as Gifts He says, however, that he and Liz stayed success as a cabaret singer who accompa- FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM in touch over the years, and that she left nies himself on piano, actually played for the and in local bookstores — ask for him $800,000 in her will. “I will love her, I Benny Goodman orchestra from 1949-52. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN always will,” he says. “And I know she loved Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN me too.” AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, MAY 20, 2011 Page 13

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This week begins my 21st about for a while. He headed Antonio’s Orleans Street year as a writer for the Post- for New Orleans, but found it house and Michele moved to Gazette. Last week’s column to be unfriendly to the Ital- East Boston. mentioned that, on the 15th ian population that lived Deciding to Americanize, of May, I would celebrate 20 there. From there, he headed my grandparents changed years writing stories about to New York, but found the their first names. Michele my family. I think then, it is city too big, too dirty and too became Michael and only befitting that I rewrite noisy. He then headed for Giovannina became Jenny, that first story about how Portland, Maine, but that was not a translation, but she Nanna and Babbononno first an outpost of civilization back liked the name. Jenny went Peter and Mary Anne Merrigan of Milton smile for the got here, how they met and, then. Next, he tried Boston, to work doing hand stitching camera at Symphony Hall. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) well, you’ll see what I mean. liked the city, and decided to on men’s clothing and helped athletes during the welcom- process. Michele Contini (Babbo- stay. to build up a nest egg. She ing gala reception. The planned sculptural nonno) was born in Foggia, in One day while having din- heard rumors once too often Each ticket also includes tribute, in addition to beau- 1875. (For you non speakers ner in a North End restau- from some of the Italian a seat at the awards cer- tifying the blocks of Peabody of Italian, Michele is pro- rant, he happened to strike women who worked with her. emony, where fans share in Square that Vince Droser nounced as Mick-Ale-eh, up a conversation with a They were about Michael the career highlights and was passionate about in his similar to the Spanish of man named Antonio Ceru- having a family back in Italy. accomplishments of each personal and professional Miguel.) My great grandfa- olo. Michele told Antonio that Finally, in exasperation, she honoree as they take the life, has a secondary pur- ther, Angelo, died when he was looking for a place to confronted her husband with stage as part of “The Tradi- pose; to serve as a commu- Michele was just a boy and stay and Antonio mentioned the rumors and he told her tion Class of 2011.” nity gathering spot for the Maria, my great grand- that one of his roommates the story of his being wid- TD Garden is located at types of contests, celebra- mother brought up her four had just moved out of their owed with two children and 100 Legends Way in Boston. tions and offbeat, seasonal boys as best she could. Salem Street apartment and how his mother was bringing The event is presented culinary challenges that Michele was a bit on the wild Michele was welcome to them up in Foggia. She by New Balance in associa- Droser was fond of. The win- side and she sent him to the take his place. asked why he never said any- tion with NESN, TD Garden, ning entry should speak to parish priest to be trained in He accepted and the two thing about the situation, and Cross Insurance. Droser’s joie de vivre, and its at least one trade. As a re- men became fast friends. and his response was that he For more information, please design should as a focal point sult, my grandfather received Antonio was a plasterer and felt that if she knew his cir- call 617-624-1237 or visit for continued community what was considered a good did hand carving in much of cumstance, she wouldn’t www.sportsmuseum.org. action. education. He made it his work. As a result, he have married him. Jenny ...... Vince Droser, one of Trinity Financial encour- through the 6th grade. The always worked and did well then went to the cookie jar, Peabody Square’s most be- ages New England artists priest taught him woodwork- financially. produced a fist full of money, loved citizens and boosters, and sculptors to submit ing, furniture making, how Antonio saved his money to handed the bills to her hus- passed away suddenly this material for consideration. to read music and gave him satisfy a dream he had. He band saying that his children winter, and the community Deadline for entries is June lessons on guitar and drums. wanted to bring his brothers belonged with him and the he left behind hopes to 10. In mid-July, three to five All the training allowed and sisters to America, but money was to buy them tick- honor his life, work and finalists will be announced Michele to obtain a day job as not in steerage, the way he ets to America. spirit with an artistic tribute and awarded $1,000 each. an apprentice furniture had immigrated, and the Soon, Grace and Paul ar- to be located on one of two Work is expected to com- maker working as a musi- saved money which was rived in Boston. Not long af- potential public sites within mence in spring or summer cian at night. enough for first or second terward, Angelina (Anne) my the neighborhood: the north of this year for a fall 2012 According to the story as I class tickets would accom- mother was born, followed by plaza of the new MBTA installation. remember it, my grandfather plish his mission. Nicola (Uncle Nick), Antonio, Ashmont station, or on a Artists represented by the was married at a young age One of his siblings was a and Luigino (Uncle Gino). landscaped traffic square in Urban Arts Institute’s artist and wound up joining the sister named Giovannina. At age three, Antonio would front of Ashmont Grill and registry should submit digi- Italian marines. Now, there By the time she arrived, An- pull a large pot of boiling the historic town clock tal images of past work had been a tradition that was tonio had met and married water off the black iron stove tower. and any other relevant ma- started by Thomas Jefferson, Maria, a diminutive Italian and scald himself to death. Trinity Financial, the terials. All others should back when he was president immigrant that he would He would become the first in Boston real estate develop- visit www.massart.edu/ (it ended once Harry Truman spend the rest of his life with. the family to be buried in ment firm where Droser About_MassArt/Urban_ left office). The tradition was After their marriage, he America. served as vice president, has Arts_Institute/Opportunities due to Jefferson being an moved her to a newly ac- Michael always worked two issued a “Call for Entries” to for complete submission Italophile. He would have an quired house in East Boston, jobs, and as his young family New England artists who’d requirements. Italian marine military band 111 Orleans Street. When his began to grow, he bought a like to submit a concept Enjoy! come to the United States sister Giovannina arrived, house on Eagle Hill in East for a permanent sculpture (Be sure to visit Hilda and serenade the govern- Michele became smitten Boston, then a Yankee installation. Trinity Finan- Morrill’s gardening Web site, ment officials. In 1896, with her, and the two began neighborhood with a few cial and Friends of Vince www.bostongardens.com. Michele Contini was a drum- dating under the supervision Irish and one or two Italian have formed a committee to In addition to events covered mer with the Italian marine of Maria and another of families to add flavor to the sponsor the initiative, with and reported by the columnist, band that came to Washing- Antonio’s sisters who had al- mix. The house at 70 Eutaw a budget estimated between “The Socially Set” is compiled ton to continue the tradition. ready arrived. Street is where my mother $150,000 and $200,000. The from various other sources While he was performing in Michele found work as a and her siblings grew up. Urban Arts Institute at the such as news and press re- our nation’s capital, he was carpenter during the day and The brothers were taught Mass College of Art will leases, PRNewswire services, informed by the Reuter’s ser- joined a dance band that music by their father and facilitate the artist selection etc.) vice via the Transatlantic played Italian music and Paul and Nick became sax Cable, that his young wife worked nights, too. He also and clarinet players. Gino had died and his mother, joined the local Italian Ma- played drums for a bit, but Maria, was taking care of his rine Band as the drummer after returning from WWII, SAVE THE DATE two children, Paul and Grace. who kept cadence as the band would be the only Contini When the tour was over, marched in holiday parades brother not to follow in the North End Athletic Association Michele couldn’t find it in his in Boston and other Massa- family tradition and play heart to return to Italy. He chusetts cities with large professionally. ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT resigned his commission Italian populations. Able to In the early 30s, Nick and to Benefit the North End Athletic Association and stayed in the United save some money after the Paul brought home the bass States. He had a few dollars, 20th century was under way, player from the band they MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011 but couldn’t speak the lan- he asked Giovannina to were with. His name was 7:30 a.m. SHOT GUN start guage. After the detachment marry him, and they did at John Christoforo, but went by of Italian marines headed the Mt. Carmel Parish in Johnny Christie. He and ANDOVER COUNTRY CLUB back to Italy, Michele left East Boston. An apartment Anne began to date and were Canterbury Street, Andover, MA Washington and wandered was carved out for them at married in 1936. Two years More than 144 golfers participate in this sold-out later, I came along and would tournament annually. It is important that you save the be the only child they had. date and plan on joining us on Monday, August 1st. ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Paul would father two daugh- May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and pre- adored, glorified, loved and preserved ters and Gino, a set of twins. golf, lunch and raffle prizes ... served throughout the world now throughout the world now and for- Nick never became a father, and forever. Sacred Heart of Money raised from this tournament allows the North End ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for unfortunately. I followed in us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, Athletic Association to purchase uniforms and equipment for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, worker of miracles, pray for us. the family business and be- for sporting events and add to the existing program. pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving St. Jude, help of the hopeless, came a professional bass The North End Athletic Association is a 50-year-old pray for us. protector and wonder worker, pray player at age eighteen. This organization, which provides athletic, social, educational forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday Saythisprayer9timesadayand and civic activities within the community and the City of and by the 8th day your prayer will be by the 8th day your prayers will be made it three generations in answered. It has never been known to answered. It has never been a row. Gino’s son would learn Boston. fail. Publication must be promised. known to fail. Publication must be For further information, please contact My prayers have been answered. drums in his teen years, but promised. My prayers have been Favor received.L.M.D. P.G. ours is a story for another Louie Cavagnaro at 617-523-7410 answered. L.M.D.A.T.P. day. GOD BLESS AMERICA! Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 20, 2011

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) their families walked to end community. Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco the constant violence killing The job of raising kids is young people. Hundreds their job too. Otherwise, the joined the line of march on cycle of violence will remain THE FINAL SOULUTION TO ANNIHILATE MICE! Mothers’ Day in Fields Cor- never-ending. Children are A recent discovery could be the best solution to get rid of ner, standing together for too important to watch die on all the mice and rats, that plague, for example, the New York unity, hope and peace. our city’s streets. It can and subway system. It is a plant, called Nepenthes Atten- On Saturday, May 7 an- will stop only when there is boroughii, discovered on Mount Victoria, in the Philippines other mother has lost her a crusade from within to stop by a British team. The plant is capable of entraping the mice son, this time a teen was it. The best day will be that in its sticky mouth, where the unfortunate critters die by gunned down at the Savin day when there is no more suffocation, or exhaustion, trying to desperately escape. Hill Red Line stop. need to march for peace on They then are literally dissolved by the digestive enzymes. This year’s 3.6 mile walk Mothers’ Day. The news about this plant has raised the interest of the took its way across Dorches- SPLISH, SPLASH, commuters, who according to the Daily News, are asking FRANKIE VALLI ter’s many neighborhoods. THE MIRABELLA POOL the ‘Metropolitan Transport Authority’, to use the plant. Any- STILL HAS IT Emma Harrison took part in COMING BACK thing else used so far has been ineffective, at best. Maybe it Frankie Valli came to Bos- her 12th walk. Her grandson, Registration for the 2011 is time to try the new alternative: it may well be the solu- ton for four shows (May 4-7) Cerrone Hemmingway, was season for the Mirabella Pool tion everyone has been hoping for, and for a long time. at the Wilbur Theater. Grow- only 15 years old when he has begun at the Nazzaro A NEW FAST WAY TO DIAGNOSE AN ILLNESS. Cell phones ing up I loved listening to all was killed in 1998. Community Center. Stop on can be used, in the future, to diagnose illnesses and then those “Four Seasons” and my Rev. Ron Odom whose son by and sign up for another send the results to the designated hospital via email. A new favorite song is “Let’s Hang was 13 when he was killed, season of swimming at the cell phone-microscope, capable of diagnosing the tuberculo- On!,” which as you get older addressed the crowd at the best neighborhood pool in sis, even in new developing countries which are far away takes on newer meanings walk’s start saying he was Boston. from health centers, has materialized. It is called “Cell than it did back in the six- happy to see more men join- WORCESTER COLLEGE Scope”, and it is a cell phone with a built in microscope. It’s ties when my groove was ing in on the walk, which ADDS ALTERNATIVE the creation of David Breslauer, of the University of Califor- much younger. Frankie cel- this year raised approxi- SPEAKER nia, Berkeley. The cell phone is very similar to a regular ebrated his 77th birthday mately $45,000 and said, Worcester Polytechnic In- one, but with a tiny camera built in. There is a system with on May 7. I attended his “Today we serve violence an stitute will allow graduating a fluorescent lighting, it will soon be low-cost, and it makes Wednesday, May 4th perfor- eviction notice.” Mayor Tom students an alternative visible particular molecules to be used to diagnose illnesses, mance, which was incred- Menino joined this year’s speaker on Commence- as the tuberculosis. In reality, a blood sample is taken, placed ible as I turned a mere 63 walk and added, “Enough is ment Day after many stu- on the ‘vitro’ of the cell-phone, and adding the so-called ‘ticket- years old. Valli and the “Four enough. We’re going to take dents said they would walk molecules’, which, in the presence of an illness, attach them- Seasons” began way back in the streets back.” out on the main speaker, selves to the tuberculosis bacterium. Then the light of the 1962 with “Sherry”. Who Wouldn’t it be nice if the Exxon Mobil’s CEO Richard cell-phone lights up the ‘ticket molecules’, as it is generally “coulda” believe that Sherry men of the community Tillerson. Now someone done with a traditional microscope, with a fluorescent light, is now 49 years old? started their own Walk for from the Post Carbon Insti- and diagnoses the illness. Other specific ‘ticket molecules’ Frankie has aged well Peace on Fathers’ Day? The tute will also speak following for other illnesses can also be used. Furthermore, the light as has his voice. When I time to do it is now. Fathers the graduation ceremony. produced by the cell-phone can be used to magnify and ob- recently told someone I was need to stand up and be Students who are planning serve, the malaria parasite, or pinpoint the malformation of going to see Frankie Valli, fathers and advocate FOR on walking out during red globules. Once the cell-phone is tested on patients, it they told me that the “Jersey ALL the young people who will be very useful in Africa’s rural areas, or in other under- Boys” weren’t in town. I re- seem lost in the life of their (Continued on Page 15) developed countries, again far away from hospitals and sponded, forget the “Jersey sanitary structures. Boys”, I am going to see the LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE real thing. Frankie Valli is MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY a living legend to my younger NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS days of rocking and rolling. I NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. W188-C1, WORCESTER VEHICLE STORAGE AND could close my eyes and still OFFICE FACILITY, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1048-C1 BUILDING No. 11 ROOF REPLACEMENT AND hear the old Frankie Valli Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside ASSOCIATED WORK LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, singing. It could indeed be JUNE 15, 2011 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, 1962 again. until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY JUNE 8, 2011 immediately after which, in a designated NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. If Frankie comes back to ROOM, WORCESTER TERMINAL BUILDING, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS AT 10 AM ON FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2011. NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT BUILDING No. 11, 21 SERVICE ROAD Boston, I’d be working my LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS AT 10:00 am way back to you Frankie The work includes FURNISH AND INSTALL A DOUBLE TRAILER FOR OFFICE USE and A FRAME- LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY MAY 25th. Valli again. Next time SUPPORTED MEMBRANE STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE STORAGE INCLUDING ALL SITE, UTILITY AND SYSTEMS TO INSURE FULLY FUNCTIONAL TEMPORARY STRUCTURES. SITE WORK The work includes REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING ROOFING, FLASHINGS, though, maybe not in the INCLUDES EARTHWORK, WATER, SEWER, ELECTRICAL INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS, INSULATIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORK. balcony. I felt like I was BITUMINOUS CONCRETE AND CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES Bid documents will be made available beginning MONDAY MAY 23rd. climbing a mountain to get INCLUDE TRAILER ON PIERS AND A MEMBRANE STRUCTURE ON CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL. WORK TO FIT OUT THE TEMPORARY STRUCTURES INCLUDE CARPENTRY, THERMAL In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their to my seat. Says something bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an AND MOISTURE PROTECTION, DOORS AND WINDOW, FINISHES, SIGNAGE AND ASSOCIATED Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of ROOFING The estimated about being 63 and not 14 FIRE PROTECTION AND MEP SYSTEMS. contract cost is $580,000 again, huh? Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011. Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs JULIE VALDEZ The estimated contract cost is $600,000. Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a MOVING UP IN THE WORLD Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs printed copy of the Proposal form. You may not recognize the Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with name but Julie Valdez is printed copy of the Proposal form. the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) Commonwealth of Massachusetts. quite known inside City Hall percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) and in the City Council area equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit as the body’s Business Man- or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, ager. Julie had a “secret” of- Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The fice way in the back of the business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do City Council offices. How- performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful ever, now she has been The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. moved front and center into payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety a nicer office right next to to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages the Boston City Council Laws, Sections 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Chamber area. Outside her wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, office it can often look like of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner Tremont Street now rather The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. than Pie Alley before you Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy shall be on The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and needed breadcrumbs to find an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $5,000,000 (Five Million Dollars) your way back to the eleva- sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that not Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special tor before she moved to her less than FIVE PERCENT (5 %) of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise Provisions for complete details. new quarters. Now she’s put- contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract. ting up pictures on the wall the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority making it look less concrete. contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements For that image, you need lots This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations of pictures on the wall at City Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal (Executive Order 11246). Hall, don’t you? Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award Good luck to Julie and her The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where new spacious office. of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. the subcontract exceeds $10,000. WALKING FOR UNITY, Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs HOPE AND PEACE Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. On Mothers’ Day once in or reject any or all proposals. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY again, the mothers within MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. the communities hit hard- THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 5/20/11 CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 5/20/11 est by needless violence and BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 20, 2011 Page 15

• Talk of Many Things EXTRA Innings (Continued from Page 14) Tillerson’s speech will be al- by Sal Giarratani lowed back inside to receive their diplomas. Originally, Mystery Photo Tim Wakefield Some even called it an ugly former Sox, Derek Lowe from the students were told once Getting Identified the Old Man in the Pen no-hitter of all time. No Atlanta Braves and Coco they left the ceremony, they To date, the mystery photo Tim Wakefield called all points given out here for Crisp who apparently must would not be allowed back from 1987 has got readers the news hype over him be- style. One writer called like something other than inside. going here. As of last week, coming the oldest pitcher it a pseudo-masterpiece. He milk in his cold cereal, huh? Personally, I think once to readers, George Moses of ever for the Boston Red Sox struck out two batters and While teams ban alcohol they leave, they should be Roslindale and Joey Hubbard nothing more than old news. walked a half dozen. Some inside the clubhouse, there barred. In the real world af- have identified the following Wakefield turned 44 years are calling it the worst no- is no policy for alcohol of- ter college, students will players, Rich Gedman, Marty and 28 days old surpassing hitter since Lefty Chambers fenses. The MLB drug policy hear many opinions they Barrett and Calvin Schiraldi Deacon Maguire who was 44 back in 1951. Liriano pitched includes illegal drug abuse disagree with. Walking out as well as manager John years 280 days old in his last against the CW Sox beating such as marijuana and co- when you disagree with McNamara. There are still Sox game way back on Au- them 1-0. The White Sox are caine. someone or something is two other suits not identified gust 24, 1908. The “Wake” 11-21 in the AL Central try- Who is the Greatest Astro simply not an option. We yet. Schiraldi by the way had has spent 17 of his 19 years ing to catch the Minnesota Baseball fans who like hit- need to hear what we some- a great 1986 going 4-2 with in the majors thus far with Twins who are 11-18 in the ters say it is Jeff Bagwell. He times don’t like to hear, if a 1.41 ERA for the pennant the Red Sox. same division. Why wouldn’t leads the Houston franchise only to re-enforce or chal- winning Sox but in 1987 He was signed by Boston a no-hitter in a White Sox- in homeruns with 449, 1,529 lenge our own views. went 8-5 with a 4.41 ERA. back on April 26, 1995 and Twins game turn out not to RBIs and a .540 slugging per- YARD SALE Following 1987, he sailed is the majors’ active leader look so good? After all, this centage in a 15-year career AT SACRED HEART into oblivion. in wins with 193. Back in isn’t the cream of the crop (1991-2005). Or maybe, Craig Don’t forget this Saturday, No Hitters his younger days he always but the worst of the worse. Biggio who played in 2,850 May 21st is the date for the No Rarity Nowadays respected older pitchers on Why Doesn’t Baseball games, hits with 3,060, ex- Sacred Heart Parish’s yard Once no-hitters in base- the mound. Charlie Hough Have Alcohol Policy? tra base hits with 1,014 and sale over in East Boston. ball were unique but that and Nolan Ryan were both Major League Baseball has runs with 1,844. He played The event will run from 9 am seems to have been chang- still good pitchers into their been working to create an 20 seasons from 1988-2007. until 2 pm in the church ing as more and more have ’40s. Tim respects getting old alcohol policy even before a Pitching fans say it has to parking lot. Check it out. either happened or nearly well and warns, “When you recent rash of DUI arrests. be Nolan Ryan who spent happened recently in the get up in age, you’ve really Said Rob Manfred, MLB nine seasons (1971-80) and LEGAL NOTICE game. There were two no- got to take care of yourself.” executive vice president holds the franchise record Commonwealth of Massachusetts hitters in the first week of Not Exactly Nolan Ryan of labor relations/human with 1,866 strikeouts, a 106- The Trial Court May by Justin Verlander of Nor Sandy Koufax But resources, “Alcohol issue 88 win-loss record with a Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street the Tigers and Francisco According to those who will certainly be a topic that 3.13 ERA with an average Cambridge, MA 02141 Liriano of the Twins. In the watched it, the no-hitter will be addressed in the 33 starts per season. And Docket No. MI11D1617DR same week, three other thrown on May 3 by Minne- ongoing negotiations” with finally, J.R. Richards who DIVORCE SUMMONS BY pitchers carried no-hitters sota Twins pitcher Francisco the players association. On over 10 seasons went 107- PUBLICATION AND MAILING into the seventh inning. As Liriano was not the best one May 1, Indians’ outfielder 71 with a 3.15 ERA with ASNAKECH NIGUSSIE vs. of May 7, there have been ever thrown. Liriano also Shin Soo Choo got arrested 1,493 strikeouts and threw BESHIR ABDELLA eight complete games of two came in to the game with an on suspicion of drunk driv- 19 shutouts. He suffered a To the Defendant: hits or fewer, the most since amazingly high 9.13 ERA, ing. Five other players have stroke midway through the The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for 1992 at the same point in the highest ever for a starter also faced drunken driv- 1980 season and never Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the the season. about to throw a no-hitter. ing charges, including two pitched again. Marriage. The Complaint is on file at the Court. 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CONLEY TERMINAL and BOSTON FISH PIER, SOUTH BOSTON, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND SERVICE OF THE DISTRIBUTION CONTROLS SYSTEMS, CENTRAL to serve upon: Asnakech Nigussie, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs HEATING PLANT, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will 364 Rindge Avenue, #3M, Cambridge, MA Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 02140 your answer, if any, on or before 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011, immediately after which, 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until June 10, 2011. If you fail to do so, the court in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011 immediately after which, in a designated will proceed to the hearing and adjudication NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE BOSTON FISH PIER, EAST BUILDING, room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. of this action. You are also required to file a MARITIME OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM 3RD FLOOR, 212 NORTHERN AVENUE, NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE FACILITIES I CONFERENCE ROOM, copy of your answer, if any, in the office of SOUTH BOSTON, MA AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011. LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS AT 1:00 P.M. the Register of this Court. The work includes: LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, The work includes COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS SERVICES AND REPAIR First Justice of this Court. FURNISHING ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR A TWO-YEAR Date: April 28, 2011. TERM TO PROVIDE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING AS WELL AS OF DISTRIBUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR THE HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AT EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF THE FOLLOWING ELEVATORS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS: THE CENTRAL HEATING PLANT AT LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. THE CONTRACT Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate ONE (1) ELEVATOR AT PAUL W. CONLEY TERMINAL, SOUTH BOSTON AND FIVE TERM IS THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS. Run date: 5/20/11 (5) ELEVATORS AT BOSTON FISH PIER, SOUTH BOSTON, ALSO INCLUDED IS THE Bid documents will be made available beginning TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011. YEARLY CERTIFICATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR EACH UNIT. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss World Champion Manny Pacquiao Defeats Shane Mosley with Trainer Freddie Roach in his Corner Pugs’ Luncheon May 10, 2011. Great. Next is June 14, 2011. NO CLOCK — Now we know is a win, regardless of the “Fist Fly!” at Foxwoods Resort and Casino. As “2 0’s Go!” that Tim Thomas probably circumstances by which it is would not have been a good achieved. 11 National Golden Glove Titles from New England in the 2000s basketball player. Why? Well, For example, B’s coach as we know the hoop game Claude Julien, while not ex- is dominated by the clock actly pleased with everything — something that Thomas he saw concerning his team doesn’t bother to look at — in Game Two, was certainly even with less than two min- happy to come away with the utes to go in close games. victory. “I personally don’t like to “When you look back at the look at the clock,” said game it wasn’t the game that Thomas following the B’s 6-5 everybody would like to see. victory over Tampa in Game But we won the game and tied 2 of the Eastern Conference the series. We know we have Semifinals at the Garden. I to get better and the win is can hear it when they call out what you should be looking at the last two minutes of the right now.” game — and that’s the only Let’s think about this for a reference point I have. It moment. Boucher says it was shouldn’t matter if there’s 30 better that his team lost the Ring Magazine October seconds or three seconds. game given the way they 2008. “Leader of the Pac” You’ve got to have the same played. But if Tampa had tied with New Worlds to Con- focus and try to stop the puck.” the game and won in OT, the quer. He was still #1 pound Speaking of focus, Thomas series would move to Florida for pound. Manny Pacquiao. Vladine Biosse defeated by Super Middleweight Denis indicated that experience with Tampa up 2-0. What Defending WBC World Wel- Grachev. (Photo by Emily Harney) helps him quickly recover coach in his right mind terweight Champion Manny after the puck gets by him for wouldn’t want to go back to his Pacquiao is a great fighter. patrons. The next Pugs’ Lun- edge of their seats. a goal. “Experience helps you own building up 2-0 in a best- He defeated seasoned Shane cheon is Tuesday, June 14, National Golden Glove to learn that each time a puck of-seven series? Even with Mosley in front of 16,000 plus 2011. Come on down and Champions, representing goes in, you’ve just got to put the Bruins’ victory Tampa fans, by scores of 120-107, check out the Pugs. New England; 1962 Ray it behind you. You’ve got to still had the edge, the series 120-108 and 119-108. The CES is at Foxwoods Ca- Jutrus 112 lbs., 1969 Roos- start focusing again right effectively becoming a best- 39-year-old Shane Mosley sino. Vladine Biosse is now evelt Molden 165 lbs. 1974 away. If you start thinking of-five affair with three of the 46-7-1, 39 KO’s, is a great 11-1, 6 KO’s, after suffering Robert Stewart 178 lbs, about the goal that just went games in Tampa. fighter. Thirty-two-year-old his first defeat. He was 2000 heavyweight Steve in, it’s going to lead to other And make no mistake about Manny Pacquiao clearly de- defeated by 10-0-1, 5 KO Vukosa, 2002 Jaidon Cod- goals and it’s not going to be it. Tampa did turn things feated well-schooled fighter Super Middleweight Denis rington 165 lbs. and Mathew helpful.” around down the stretch, Shane Mosley. Pacquiao is Grachev. Referee Joey Godfrey 201 lbs., 2006 NO SURPRISE — While the making the clock the Bruins’ now 53-3-2, 38 KO’s and is Lopino stopped this match Demetrius Andrade 152 lbs. fans and media are captivated best friend in the closing mo- recognized as #1 pound for at 2:56 of the 4th round. & Edwin Rodriquez 165lbs. by the recent performances ments. I mean, even Julien pound boxer. Freddie Roach Vladine Biosse was knocked 2007 Demetrius Andrade of rookie Tyler Seguin, it is thought that Tampa had the trained Manny Pacquiao, down three times in this 152 lbs., 2008 Jorge Abiague good to remember that might upper hand in the final min- who dominated this match. fight. Elvin Ayala 23-5-1, 112 lbs. and Daniel O’Con- be because their experience utes (“There’s no doubt we In other fights: Jorge Arce 11 KO’s, won over George nor 141 lbs 2010 Toka with him is limited by and were hanging on. Thank God 57-6-2, 43 KO’s of Mexico, Amenta 13-7, 11 KO’s, by Kahn-Clary 123 lbs., and large to games, in many of time was on our side and we won his fourth world title in four round TKO. Rick Daw- Ronald Ellis 165 lbs. 2011 which he saw little or no came up with the win.”) a 4th weight class. He de- son, wins a four round deci- Tramaine Williams 123 lbs. action. He was not in uniform And consider Michael feated WBO Jr. Feather- sion over Odias Dumezil. 1974 National Champion for the first two rounds of the Ryder’s comment. He ac- weight Champion Wilfredo Keeping his undefeated 4-0, Robert Stewart and I fought playoffs, for example. But knowledged things weren’t Vasquez Jr. 20-1-1, 17 KO’s 1 KO record intact. Thomas twice. In 1972 and again in there is a place where he has perfect but it was the overall of Puerto Rico, by 12th round Falowo kept his “0” and is the 1973 Golden Glove tour- played nearly every day. That result that counted most. “It TKO. Kelly Pavlik 37-2, 32 now 3-0, 3 KO’s. He stopped nament. I was the Southern is in practice. Those are was definitely a big win for us. KO’s of Ohio, won by unani- 1-4-1 Zack Thomas, at New England Golden Glove rarely open to the public and We didn’t want to be down mous decision. He gave now 1:44 of the third. Tobias Rice Champion in 1970, 1971, most media members don’t 2-0. I think we came out hard 21-1, 16 KO Alfonso Lopez, 3-3, 2 KO’s, won over Levon 1972 and 1973 as a 178 attend the frequent practices and after the first period but his first loss. Mike Alvarado Langford 6-1, 6 KO’s, via four pounder. I lost decisions to at the Bruins’ facility in we were disappointed with 30-0, 22 KO’s, won by TKO in round unanimous decision. Bob Stewart of New York Wilmington. Thus, all they the result. But I think we did the 3rd round over Sugar Ray Winning by scores of 40-37, both times. It says here in have to go on is games. a lot of good things after that. Narh 25-2, 21 KO’s. This was 39-37, 39-37. Levon Langford computer print, “... The man So Thomas was not sur- We just came out, kept doing a top rank fight card. is a former Cincinnati Ben- who first taught (Mike) Tyson prised by Seguin’s recent the things we did in the first Tommy Martini, scores gal football player, who had the bare essentials of the scoring. Why? “I see Tyler and scored some goals.” another kayo “Ding!” with not fought in eight years. fight game was Bobby in practice,” noted Thomas as Eventually Boucher’s team the Pugs’ Luncheon. A great “New” City Boys Jonathan Stewart” “... He was the man he made mention of a world was down 6-3 but came back time at the Florian Hall, Vazquez 4-0, 3 KO’s of “New” who first saw Mikes power that most followers of Bruins into the contest at 6-5 and Dorchester. I’m enjoying Bedford, defeated 0-6-1 and prowess in the boxing Nation rarely see. “He has had the Bruins on their heels myself, as all others are. “New” York fighter Andrew ring ...” New England Golden some speed and some good for the final minutes. Then, Pug of the Month is Kenny Jones 0-6-1, via 40-36, 39-38, Glove National Champions moves. He gets those oppor- it’s good your team lost, coach Butler. Robert Benoit spoke 39-37 decision. Christian have all represented box- tunities and he knows how to Boucher? OK by most of the proudly of his fighter Sean Leo 2-0, 1 KO, won over 0-1 ing well. These fighters in score. I wasn’t surprised that people in New England. But Gray, who battled in the Barrington Douse 40-36, on New England are tough. In he buried the puck when he we wonder how your message Fight of the Night at Battle all three scorecards. Jimmy the era of 2000, New En- had those opportunities.” of not wanting to win these of the Badges 3. A wonderful Burchfield Classic Enter- gland has won 11 National HE MAY HAVE TO EAT HIS types of games plays in time at a great place. A tainment and Sports Fight titles. WORDS — Towards the end Tampa? magnificent staff with great Team kept spectators on the R.I.P. Fight Family’s; of his press conference MEDIA ATTENDANCE — Richard Hand Sr., and Tampa Bay coach Guy Game Two attracted the pro former World Champion Boucher said something very hockey media members we Lionel Rose Australia. Our unusual. He wasn’t too happy can recall since the 1996 NHL condolences to all. about how his team had All-Star game at the Garden. Happy Birthday May 19th played in the 6-5 loss to the Way back then the entire Norman Stone, 20th Joe B’s in Game Two. In essence, ninth floor promenade sec- Devlin, 21st Gary Tiger he felt that because his team tion was occupied by mem- Balletto, 23rd Marvelous didn’t play up to expectations, bers of the Fourth Estate. Marvin Hagler, and RIP Lou a victory would have sent the That wasn’t true, of course, Brouillard, June 4th Mark wrong message. for Game Two. During the Dias, 6th Mark DeLuca Sr., “I’ve said it all year long, we regular season the half of the 8th Paul Cardoza, and Randy don’t want to win those so-called halo section oppo- Luongo, 10th Rich Torsney, games because then it gives site the team benches is re- 11th Hank Tuohy, 12th Austin you a false sense of hav- served for media. For Game Killeen, 20th World Middle- ing accomplished something Two, additional seating was weight Champion Paul when your process wasn’t assigned on the team bench Pender RIP, 21st Jack Mon- good.” In a series where one side, the first time that has roe, 23rd Iron Mike Pusateri, game may turn out to be the happened since 1996. Look for and Lou Bogash, 25th World difference, the coach may even more media seating to Elvin Ayala won over George Amenta. Featherweight Champion well regret that statement. be used if the B’s make it to (Photo by Emily Harney) Sandy Saddler RIP. Most coaches feel that a win the Stanley Cup Finals.