VOL. 115 - NO. 13 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 1, 2011 $.30 A COPY Ferraro was a ENERGY DEPENDENCE: “Hail Mary” Pass in ’84 A Completely Unnecessary National Security Risk by Herman Cain That Made History In the early 1970s, of the safest nuclear power importantly, energy inde- by Sal Giarratani America’s dependence on technology in the world. pendence would keep us Former NY Congress- foreign oil was a little over Wind and solar energy de- from being vulnerable to the woman Geraldine Ferraro 20 percent. Today, our de- velopment is not going to get current instability in the and 1984 Democratic vice pendence on foreign oil is us to energy independence. Middle East or the whims of presidential nominee re- over 65 percent. We have Studies such as the Depart- OPEC. cently passed away and become more and more en- ment of Energy’s “Billion Ton But to become energy-in- much has been said of her ergy dependent because we Study” have shown that dependent, we would have to historic role in U.S. politics have never had a serious those two sources could at reject the false premise that as the first woman nomi- energy independence strat- best provide 5 percent of our America’s high energy con- nated by a major political egy, and we still do not have energy needs combined. sumption is at odds with con- party for the office of Vice one. But by maximizing all of servation, or that we will President of the United she probably had a better Energy independence is our other domestic energy cause irreversible harm to States. Before her nomina- chance of beating President within our grasp because we resources, we could become our planet. To say that we tion by former Vice President Reagan than poor Mondale. have plenty of energy natu- energy-independent. This will cause irreversible harm Walter Mondale, who served Sadly, however, her role in ral resources. We have bil- would not only help to keep to the planet by using our four years with President 1984 seemed so forgotten lions of barrels of oil, plenty down the cost of gasoline and natural resources responsi- Jimmy Carter (1977-81), she and it wasn’t until 2008 of natural gas reserves, the cost of nearly everything bly is like saying that man was a little known factor with when John McCain picked more coal than any other we buy, but it would also be never should have discov- the American people. Known an obscure governor from country in the world, lots of a boost to our economy and ered fire in the first place. for her leadership within Alaska named Sarah Palin places we could build dams create hundreds of thou- Reprinted with permission Democrat circles. did a major political party for hydroelectricity and some sands of new jobs. But most from Northstar National With all transparency, I select a woman as running- must admit to voting for mate on the national ticket. Reagan Bush in 1984 but as Palin like Ferraro before EVENTS AT THE PAUL REVERE HOUSE an American and an Italian her showed up the party’s NORTH SQUARE, BOSTON American, it was good to see nominee for president. the Democrats pick an Ital- One day a woman will be author, whose early re- ian American woman as the nominated for vice president search was funded in part by party’s nominee for vice and or president and it won’t the Paul Revere Memorial president. Mondale had little be considered any “HaiI Association, and who is now chance of winning that year Mary” pass Hillary Clinton a professor at Olin College of by all accounts and he may almost did it in 2008 before Engineering will discuss his have nominated Ferraro just losing out to Barack Obama. research process and find- to grab headlines but during With hindsight, here too, ings. Books will be available the course of that campaign, Hillary would probably have for sale. she showed the American been better for America than Midnight Ride Story- people that she was more the guy we elected. telling Program Tuesday, than qualified to be on that I mourn the passing of April 19; 12:00-1:30, Wed- ticket even if her choice was, Geraldine Ferraro who came nesday, April 20; 3:00-4:30, indeed, a Hail Mary pass to out of nowhere 27 years ago and Thursday, April 21; somehow beat the man be- and hopefully gave America 10:00–11:30 Find out what hind the Reagan Revolution. a peek at its future when really happened on Paul The gamble failed. While gender will no longer bar Revere’s ride! Watch a short she was too liberal for me as qualified Americans from slide program that separates was Fritz Mondale, she rep- rising up and unblocking the the facts from the myths, resented with vigor that door to the White House and then retrace Revere’s route Post-Rooseveltian-wing of Oval Office. from his home to the banks the Democratic Party whose Her 1984 nomination was What better place to cel- Revere’s midnight ride. of the Charles River. Partici- roots were grounded in the a monumental moment in ebrate the anniversary of A visit with Paul Revere pants don hats and carry ordinary lives of work-ing U.S. history to always be the start of the American Saturday, April 16; 1:00-4:00 props as they go, taking American. With hindsight, remembered. Revolution than Paul On the 236th anniversary of on the roles of Paul and Revere’s House? Learn Revere’s famous ride, David Rachel Revere, their chil- about life in 18th century Bos- Connor brings Boston’s dren, British soldiers, row- ton from a historian, a first favorite patriot vividly to life ers, John Hancock, and News Briefs person interpreter, or in the museum courtyard. Samuel Adams. Reserva- through the eyes of your own Ask him about the details tions are required and by Sal Giarratani child! of his midnight ride, inquire may be made by calling Unless otherwise noted, about his 16 children, or 617-523-2338. Last American World War I events are free with mu- engage him in conversation Rachel Revere: A Revolu- Veteran is Buried seum admission. Members about his activities as a tionary Woman Friday, April The last American veteran of WWI has been and North End residents ad- member of the Sons of 22; 1:00, 1:45, 2:30 Paul has laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery a mitted free at all times. Liberty. left on his ride, now what? few yards from General John Pershing, who he Through April 14 the Revere Book Signing: Midnight Professional storyteller Joan Ride, Industrial Dawn served under during the war. US Army Corpo- House is open 9:30–4:15. Sun- Gatturna takes on the role ral Frank Buckles’ flag-draped casket was car- Beginning April 15, the site day, April 17; 1:00-3:00 of Paul Revere’s second wife. ried to his gravesite on a caisson led by seven is open daily 9:30-5:15. Robert Martello’s new book Listen to her dramatic ac- PATRIOTS DAY AND horses. Buckles died in February at the age of highlights Paul Revere’s count of a woman’s struggle SPRING SCHOOL 110. He was the last survivor of the 4.5 million continuously evolving career to hold home and family to- Americans who served in the Great War. VACATION PROGRAMS as an example of society’s gether in a time of war, Events commemorate the transition from a craft to Coincidence is Never a Coincident 236th anniversary of Paul an industrial economy. The (Continued on Page 15) Fidelity Investments announced it will be shutting down its Marlboro site next year and moving almost all of the site’s 1,100 jobs to THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE IS NOW OPEN AT either Rhode Island or New Hampshire. All this 35 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON happened while Governor Deval Patrick was on (Continued on Page 10) Tuesdays 10:00 AM-3:00 PM and Thursdays 11:00 AM-2:00 PMPM, Call 617-227-8929 for more information Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011

Res Publica by David Trumbull Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink Some Boston residents are resisting the city’s latest drink- ing water conservation measures, especially the proposed tap-by-tap monitoring of individual water consumption, CALIGULA THE GONER claiming this is an unwarranted and possibly unconstitu- After actually going broke, daughter he took up collec- als even before a campaign, tional invasion of privacy. Caligula devised complicated tions for the girl’s mainte- and sometimes wore the The new water restrictions can be traced back to the May and cunning schemes for his nance and dowry. On the breastplate of Alexander The 2010 water main rupture that left Boston with no drinking income. The wills of centu- kalends of January (first day) Great, which he had re- water for a few days. The Massachusetts Water Resources rions (military commanders) he stood in the palace en- moved from the stone coffin. Authority (“MWRA”) fixed the problem and conducted a thor- that did not name the em- trance to accept the money He developed pretty good lit- ough inspection of the system. What they found was alarm- peror among their heirs that the people showered erary talents and performed ing, especially for City of Boston residents. While last year’s were set aside on the upon him. It was said that well at acting, dancing and leak was in Weston, it was actually here in Boston that the grounds of ingratitude. Then he loved to walk barefooted singing, but he never learned inspection revealed the most weakness and potential faults. to go a little farther, those or wallow in piles of gold to swim a stroke. The situation was so bad that the MWRA was forced to persons that did name the coins while naked. His approaching murder undertake substantial unscheduled maintenance and repair emperor as heir and contin- Caligula’s hair was very was foretold many times. At work in Boston and now those cost are being passed on to ued to live were accused of thin and he was bald on top, least two conspiracies were Boston municipal government — at a time when City Hall making a game of such dec- consequently it was consid- detected and spoiled. The does not have the money to cover these additional fees and laration and they were sent ered a capital offense to gaze soothsayer Sulla warned him must pass them on to the residents. poisoned “pasticceria.” He upon him from above. In time to beware of Cassius, how- As we found during last year’s “boil water” emergency, there personally auctioned off all of his face became ugly enough ever, the death of the wrong was no shortage of clean water for purposes other than drink- the equipment left over from but he even made it more Cassius was ordered, forget- ing or food preparation — the problem was in getting enough theatrical performances and savage looking by practicing ting that the family name of water that had undergone the additional steps to make it ran the bids up so high that fearsome expressions before Chaerea was Cassius. On safe for drinking. The same thing applies now. It is specifi- some who were forced to buy a mirror. As a boy he had January 24, 41 A.D. Caligula cally drinking water than the city will be paying more for, the articles chose to commit epilepsy and there were was directing some boys in and that cost must be recovered from the citizens. suicide. In one humorous times in his adult life when rehearsal for a play. Chaerea Here’s how the new system will work, according to a press incident, Aponius Saturni- he could not walk, stand came from behind and ad- release from the Mayor’s Office of Citizen Outreach and nus fell asleep during an or collect his thoughts. ministered a deep cut in the Public Service: auction, providing the char- While emperor he was tor- neck while another con- • In restaurants, in addition to the 6.25%t meals tax, a acteristic nod that sleepers mented with insomnia; he spirator, Cornelius Sabinus, three cent per fluid ounce “Safe Drinking Water Special often do. The bidding was never rested for more than stabbed him in the breast Assessment” will be charged, so that an 8-ounce glass of not stopped until thirteen three hours each night and and then split his jawbone water will have a .24¢ water tax. For a family of four that’s gladiators were his new these were full of night- with a sword. Caligula fell to an additional buck on your bill. The tax will apply to bottled possessions at a cost of nine mares and strange visions. the ground with writhing water as well even though that does not come from the MWRA million sesterces. During thunderstorms this limbs calling out that he still and costs the city nothing. “The bottles themselves are a He levied new and unheard great leader would hide lived. He was finally dis- strain on our recycling system, therefore they will be taxed of taxes. There was no class under the bed. While jour- patched with thirty wounds, the same as tap water so that people will not switch to bottled of commodities or men on neying through Sicily he fled some, I dare not tell you water to avoid the tax,” said city spokesperson, Bill Wetmore. which he did not impose by night in panic because of where. One thing was for • Particularly hard hit will be Starbucks and shops where some form of tariff. These some smoke and roaring sure . . . the south . . . would coffee or tea is the primary beverage sold. “Those coffee shops included food, lawsuits, and from Mt. Etna. He also had never rise again. use a lot of drinking water,” said Wetmore, “and coffee, be- daily wages. He even taxed strange habits of dress, and A final evaluation of ing a natural diuretic, rather than replenishing bodily fluids, the daily earnings of prosti- often appeared in public Caligula’s reign indicates actually dries you out so you need even more water,” he tutes in the amount of one wearing embroidered cloth- that much more harm than continued, explaining why, in the case of coffee and tea the encounter. The earnings of ing covered with precious good was done, and that his- tax will be doubled to six cents per ounce. That means that panderers or procurers were stones while wearing brace- tory should regard him as on a Starbucks “Venti” (20 ounces of java) the additional tax also included at the same lets. Sometimes he would the most grotesque figure will be $1.20. rate. As a “piece de resis- wear fine silks, a woman’s ever to serve as emperor of • In schools, hospitals, and offices in Boston one half of the tance,” even the holy state robe and low style female the Roman Empire ... very total number of drinking fountains or bubblers in the build- of matrimony was not shoes. sad, but very true. ing will be disconnected or drained of water. The idea is “out exempt. He frequently wore the NEXT ISSUE: of sight, out of mind” — if there are fewer drinking foun- After the birth of his dress of triumphant gener- Claudius’ Roman Payola tains available perhaps people won’t think so often about getting a drink of water. As mentioned earlier, the most controversial step is the individual tap monitoring of water usage by Boston house- Neighborhood Street Cleaning to Begin holds. Water usage is currently metered and residents get Mayor Thomas M. Menino dispatched its Pothole Patrol quired to be moved in accor- quarterly bills from the city for water, but that measures all reminds residents that Bos- teams which have been ag- dance with the posted Street water consumption in a household, not just drinking water. ton’s Daytime Neighborhood gressively seeking and fill- Cleaning regulations. Since Under the new measures, workers from the Department of Street Cleaning Program will ing potholes since the snow parked vehicles prohibit the Hydration Regulation and city’s Healthy Housing Initiative kick-off for the season on melted. Crews have been uti- equipment from getting to will enter every residence in the city and attach meters to Friday, April 1, 2011. After lizing the city’s newest the curb, the street cleaning (Continued on Page 15) an especially harsh winter, weapon against potholes, a parking regulations are the Mayor last month imple- cutting-edge pothole filling strictly enforced. Vehicles mented an early and aggres- truck nicknamed “Potzilla.” parked in violation of the sive cleanup plan, directing New this year, the machine posted regulations are sub- city agencies and depart- provides a one-stop pothole ject to a $40 ticket as well POST-GAZETTE ments to work together and patching method for more as towing. All towing for EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE with businesses and resi- efficient repairs. street cleaning violations is dents in a more coordinated Streets throughout city conducted by private tow op- approach to ready the City of neighborhoods will be swept erators at the sole expense IS NOW OPEN Boston for spring. clean on a rotating schedule of the vehicle owner. Resi- MARIE MATARESE In addition to street each week through Novem- dents and other drivers are sweeping, Public Works has ber 30th. Vehicles are re- encouraged to register for 35 Bennington Street, East Boston “No-Tow” email reminders 617.227.8929 and can comprehensive TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. street sweeping schedule INCOME TAX PREPARATION information can be found at THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. www.cityofboston.gov/ • Financial Services publicworks/sweeping. • Professional Tax Consultant Residents are encouraged ACCEPTING Advertisements • Personal & Business to call the Mayor’s Hotline or use the first of its kind Citi- General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals • Year Round Service zens Connect smartphone Memorials • Legals application to report pot- ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE M.P. & CO. TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES holes, graffiti, and a host of other issues to the city. For GRACE PREVITE MAGOON, EA more information about Citizens Connect visit The Federal Trade Commission 617-569-0175 www.cityofboston.gov/ works for the consumer to prevent citizensconnect. 146 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA 02128 For a list of spring clean- fraud and deception. ing tips and further informa- Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) ESTABLISHED IN 1938 e-mail: [email protected] tion, residents can visit or log on to www.ftc.gov. www.cityofboston.gov/spring. POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011 Page 3 Honorable Michael A. Nazzaro, Jr. Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor a North End Icon 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 Michael A. Nazzaro, Jr., a signed a Bill establishing well-respected and promi- Columbus Day as a bank e-mail: [email protected] nent member of the North holiday. Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com End of Boston, passed away Michael lived on Hanover on Saturday, March 26, Street with his beautiful Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly 2011. He was 85. wife, Jean, raised three won- Born on June 2, 1925 on derful daughters, Laureen, Published weekly by North Street in Boston’s Adele and Carla, and was so Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, North End, he was the son of proud of his five beloved Boston, MA 02113 USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA the late Michael and Marga- grandchildren. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the ret (Camelio) Nazzaro. He Along with being a loving POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 later lived with his family on family man, he was gener- Endicott Street. He served in ous and selfless when it James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma the US Army, serving in came to the people, and 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 World War II and was honor- always without compensa- ably discharged in 1946 as a tion. Much of what we take Vol. 115 - No. 13 Friday, April 1, 2011 Sergeant Major. for granted today in the He then attended col- North End exists because Letter to the Editor .... lege at Mount St. Mary’s Col- Michael A. Nazzaro, Jr., gave lege (now University) in up everything he had to WHERE’S THE OPPOSITION? Emmitsburg, Maryland un- Representative from 1958 rescue the North End from Dear Editor, der the GI Bill, and earned through 1964, opened the destruction. The following letter is in response to Phil Orlandella’s edi- his degree in Economics in Nazzaro Insurance Agency. He was the beloved hus- torial in the Regional Review dated March 29, 2011 “NEWNC 1950. After college, Nazzaro He fought diligently, and band of the late Jean Marie SUPPORTS OF 2 AM CLOSURE-WRONG” Being on the NEWNC took a job in the US Bureau without the power of Emi- (Uva) Nazzaro; loving father is not an easy job. As a council member our aim is to make of Labor Statistics in Wash- nent Domain, the New of Laureen Anglin and her the best decisions for the well being of the North End. In this ington, DC, as a business Boston Committee and the husband Michael of Medford, case of the Living Room, many people were upset over the economist, and also for the BRA could not touch the Adele Leonardi-LaFleur and NEWNC vote for a 2AM license. At that particular meeting Office of Price Stabilization North End. Mike Nazzaro had her late husband Frederick the Nazzaro center was full with supporters for the Living in order to assist in the Ko- accomplished what he’d set of Newton, and Carla DiOrio Room 2AM closing. I was very impressed by the way John rean War effort. out to do, and saved his and her husband Berton of Hauck the owner of 101 (Living Room) presented himself he Michael Nazzaro had a beloved North End. Nazzaro Revere; dear brother of the came well prepared. All that said I ask myself “Where were promising and successful accumulated a productive late Lena Nazzaro and the the abutters that constantly complain about late closing career in Washington; how- legislative record and served late Louise Hlasny; loving hours? The other half of the Nazzaro Center should have ever, he gave it all up to res- in the legislature until his grandfather of Laurie and been packed with North End residents from 145 Commer- cue his neighborhood from retirement. Michelle Anglin, Frederick cial Street; Mercantile Building; Atlantic Avenue and Fulton the New Boston Committee Amongst his many accom- LaFleur, and Michael and Street. Where were the residents stating their case in op- and the Boston Redevelop- plishments, he succeeded in Arianna DiOrio; brother-in position of the 2 AM closing? This meeting was just as im- ment Authority and their ending the insurance com- law of George “Joe” Hlasny; portant if not more important as Street Cleaning; park and plans to demolish the North panies’ redlining of the and uncle of Pamela Conrado safety committees. End — as they had the West North End, and forced these and Dr. Robert Hlasny. Our job is to listen to both sides and come up with a fair End of Boston. He resigned companies to sell policies at Funeral services were held decision based on the facts presented at the meeting. One from his job is Washington reasonable rates to North on Wednesday, March 30, fact remains is that the Living Room presented a solid case DC, returned home to run End homeowners and busi- 2011 at Boston Harborside and the opposition’s presence was not strong. One abutter for State Representative, nesses. He got funding for Home, Boston, followed by came to that meeting only ONE. and campaigned in order to the North End’s first ice a funeral mass at Saint I can’t speak on behalf of other council members that voted, save his neighborhood, the skating rink (on Stillman Stephen Church. Interment but I have to believe if the North End residents in that area North End, from Eminent Street), and had legislation in Oak Grove Cemetery, attended the meeting it may have altered my vote. Domain. He lost his first and passed to transform Massa- Medford. I for one do not represent the entire North End nor would I second bids for a House seat, chusetts Community col- In lieu of flowers, expres- speak on the entire North End. As a council member my job but persevered in order to leges into colleges that were sions of sympathy may be is to listen to all sides and vote based on the facts presented passionately achieve his finally accredited. made to the Nazzaro Center at the meetings. This job on the council is entirely volun- goal. He was so proud of his 30 North Bennett St. Boston, teer. It’s not an easy job but it’s a job that I take great pride He served in the House of Italian heritage that he Massachusetts 02113. in. In closing, I hope that readers will try harder to attend meetings that directly affect your quality of life. It’s your job to make us aware of what your needs are. I disagree with Phil’s editorial, “just because you give it to Teppisti one, you have to give it to all.” That isn’t true. Each decision is based on the facts presented for each case. I recommend that residents who feel they deserve the best quality of life dei sogni should speak up and be heard. Your voice does count and only you can make a difference. Appearing at Marie Simboli, NEWNC Vice President Arlington High School Teppisti dei sogni, a mu- sical group from Sicily, Italy BOBBY DECRISTOFORO will be performing on April 6, 2011 at Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Memorial Mass Avenue, Arlington, MA. For tickets call Ross Zagami at 781-354-3730 or Tony Diecedue at 781-321-6187. Some of their hits include Piccolo Fiore, Senza te, Tu Amore Mio and much more!

Ways of the Cross for Life PROCESSION IN EAST BOSTON On Good Friday, April 22, 2011 “Way of the Cross A one year anniversary Mass in memory of for Life” will begin at The Most Holy Redeemer Church (72 Maverick Street) at 9:00 AM. It will then Bob DeCristoforo proceed to the Our Lady of Assumption Church will be held on (404 Sumner Street) at 9:45 AM. Next stop will be w Saturday, April 16th at 4 pm at Sacred Heart Church (303 Paris Street), then to St. Joseph/St. Lazarus Church (59 Ashley Street) St. Stephen’s Church on Hanover Street, at 12:00 Noon. It will end at the Madonna Queen North End, Boston. National Shrine at 110 Orient Avenue at 12:45 PM. Come join the peaceful procession for the Stations of the Cross. VOLERE È POTERE. Contact Sebastian Martelli at 617-567-4077 or Where there is a will there is a way. 617-846-9077 for more details. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING with Ben Doherty OUT LOUD by Sal Giarratani PENSION PLANS UNDERFUNDED DESPITE ROSY FORECASTS THIS YEAR Be Yourself and There Will Be Peace In Florida the retirement sumptions. But Rory Marx volume. For the week, I’ve been working as a po- be peace.” We all want to live system, one of the nation’s and Northeastern University Friday’s action raised and lice officer for over 25 years in peace but few of us really best, is yielding only 87.9% should use a 5-6% rate tied then dashed hopes. Among for the Department of Men- get to experience it such as of the amount needed as- to a discount rate, a high the top 200 stocks, leisure tal Health — since 1972 — Mother Teresa or St. Francis suming that investments quality municipal bond in- and retail related stocks and I have learned so much of Assisi and even both of will return 7.75% going for- dex likely 5-6%. The board of showed positive strength about myself and human na- them surely lived with long ward. Assuming 6% gains the California Retirement while financial and gold min- the official $16.7 billion Systems this month voted to ing stocks were weak. For ture from this experience. I moments of self doubt which would have to more than reject its chief accountants the week, the NASDAQ rose have seen how folks can is part of our human condi- triple to $52.7 billion and the call to trim its return as- 3.8%. The S&P500 rose 2.7% sometimes get overwhelmed tion. Life should not be funding ratio would fall to sumption from 7.75% to and the NYSE was up 2.5%. by the demons that lurk viewed as a disease but 69%. Florida’s pension re- 7.5%, they are also worried The economic news on Fri- inside so many. Life is a rather as a gift to be used turned 2.6% annual over the about further pressure al- day was light but encourag- struggle for all of us, but well for both us and those past 10 years, but 9.6% over ready strapping local govern- ing. Several stocks will especially those filled with around us. the past 30 years. The report ments. Fitch has said it will report this week as Tibco voices screaming from with- We all can’t be heroes run- also explains what it would factor in a 7% discount rate. Software will report quarterly in. However, even for the ning around like Superman mean for state and local gov- Governor Scot wants 401(k) results. Mosac also will re- rest whose inner voices are saving everyone, but we all ernment budgets, and tax- plans for new public employ- port. Canada’s opposition mute, we too can be filled can do the best we can to payers would have to dig in ees, and to require current party led by the liberals with doubts about everything make our daily lives work for their pockets. The govern- staff to contribute 5% of pay- joined in a non-confidence or most everything that hap- us. If I had all my life thus ment would have to set aside roll to their pensions. vote on the conservative pens between getting up in far to do over again, I would an extra 3.4% of payroll each Stocks settled for minor party in power since 2006. the morning and going to bed do things differently. If we year or about $900 million. gains Friday after giving up The general election in May at night. say the opposite, it just Plugging a hole more than most of their gains. The will bring Steve Harpers con- I read somewhere that my means we have not yet three times bigger would NASDAQ inched up .2% as it servator group some more baseball hero Mickey Mantle learned the lessons of life. require an extra 15.2% of reclaimed but barely held power. Goldman Sacs fell in alluded somewhere that his Too often people blame other payroll to the pension fund above its 50 day moving its rankings on recent heavy drinking was the re- people for their own woes, or $4.2 billion, more than averages. The S&P500 and charges that an ex-director sult of his impending death but each of us is personally double the normal 12% con- the NYSE added .3% and 1% leaked information to in- at an early age. Both his fa- responsible for how we tribution. For pension funds, respectively. The volume dicted Fund Manager Raj ther and grandfather died in choose to live. Those in the return assumptions and the was down about 5% on both Rajaratnam, the stock fell their forties from the same system that I work with are discount rate are one in the exchanges. The indexes 1% on the news. The Uni- illness and Mickey thought burdened with more than same and therein lies the scored their 1st positive versity of Michigan’s senti- his lifespan would also be of ordinary fears but even they problem. They may have to week since early March but ment index, it was 67.8% short duration. The family possess the power with help prefund future predictable the gains didn’t look that after being down to 68.2% in disease skipped by him and to live positive lives. De- pension liabilities with Tips impressive from a distance. mid March. The first since hit one of his sons also mons are with us all to some (Treasury protected securi- After peaking on February 18 November 2009, amid slug- around the 40 mark. He degree and it is in the ties). They now yield 2% the indexes spun its wheels. gish hiring, higher food noted before he died, that struggle with them we come Treasury Protected Pension The only good day was a triple prices, and lower wages. had he known that he would to understand ourselves bet- Funds discount rates are to bewitching day, a discourag- The Atlantic Federal Chief, live longer than expected, he ter. high even if you are wildly ing divergence. Two of every Dennis Lockhart said the might have taken better Too many folks try to be optimistic about the stock three stocks were thinly Central Bank faces a “high care of himself. To me, he someone they are not. They market. Public liabilities traded not the preferred bar” after its $600 billion looked like Superman on the make relationships that are greatly underestimating leadership one expects. A bond buying program, the baseball field, but to himself cause pain. They live public liabilities by assum- slew of top-rated stocks at- Fed will have to tightened he was apparently sur- lifestyles that hurt them. It ing strong investment re- tracted big trades on healthy in the near future to avoid rounded by psychological all begins with letting peace turns and borrowing money price gains early, raising inflation. kryptonite that eventually inside you. Spring time is to invest in the stock mar- hopes and either the volume ate away at his body before here and hope springs eter- ket. A 2000 previous study or the gains faded as the ses- It’s time to call your his time should have been nal. John Lennon’s advice put the gap @ $500 billion sion progressed. For ex- financial advisor or call me up. still rings true, “BE YOUR- based on the states own as- ample, Caterpillar attracted at 617-261-7777. John Lennon had a saying, SELF AND THERE WILL BE “Be yourself and there will PEACE.”

Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger TRIP TO The Kickoff breakfast for the annual Walk for Hunger was held on Sunday, March 24, 2011 at the Colonnade Hotel. The Walk for FOXWOODS Hunger will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 For more information call 617-723-5000 or log onto www.projectbread.org. Please contact Mary Romano at ABCD North End/West End at 617-523-8125 for further details.

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North End Athletic Association celebrated the champions — “The Teddy Tomasone Tiger.” Championship jackets were given to the champs.

BURLINGTON SONS OF ITALY 37th Annual Town Fair Tire World of Wheels Wine and Cheese Tasting Hosts Discovery Channel’s American Choppers In celebration of the 150th Anniversary Center will provide a variety of interna-tional The 37th annual Town Fair Tire World of Wheels of Italy’s unification, the Burlington Sons of cheeses. Hors d’oeuvres will also be provided. (www.worldofwheels.com) custom car show and motor- Italy Lodge #2223 is hosting a Wine and Proceeds from the event will help fund the sports expo hosts the Discovery Channel’s “American Cheese Tasting event on April 15, 2011, at scholarship awarded annually to a deserv- Choppers” series in the person of star Paul Teutle Sr., on the American Legion, 162 Winn Street in ing Burlington High School senior, as well Saturday, April 2. The show runs the weekend of Burlington, from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. as help to further promote and preserve the April 1-3 at Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center. The Liquor Cabinet on Winn Street will Italian Heritage and Culture within the At 10:30 a.m., April 2, Teutle will unveil three custom provide wines and information regarding community. chopper theme bikes that match three custom cars built each wine that is sampled and Roche For information and tickets, call Joanne: by Trans AM Depot of Tallahassee, Fla. Hurst CEO Nate Brothers Market of the Crossroads Shopping 781-272-0233. Shelton will be on hand to present Teutle with a custom 2011 Hurst Edition Trans Am concept, especially built for him. The unveiling and presentation of the choppers and matching custom cars will be filmed as part of an upcom- Students from Abruzzo Visit Boston ing episode of “American Choppers” on the Discovery by Nicola Orichuia Channel. For nearly four decades, the Town Fair Tire World of Wheels has offered Boston-area spectators the chance to see hun- dreds of dazzling custom vehicles, most created by local auto enthusiasts and representing millions of dollars in one-of- a-kind hot rods, customs, street rods, collectibles, race cars, antiques, restorations, tuners and more. Spectators also see specialty vehicles and magazine cover cars, meet and get free autographs from celebrities and are entertained by attractions for the whole family, like the King Robota Comic Bot, presented by Town Fair Tire. In addition to America’s finest custom cars and motor- cycles, the 2011 Town Fair Tire World of Wheels will fea- ture Galpin Auto Sports’ radical concept car Scythe; 6-pack, a 6-wheeled wild custom from Mini Truckin’ magazine; Goodguys Rod and Custom Association’s custom Model A Ford hot rod of the year Downtown Brown; Dennis “Lil’ Daddy” Roth’s Streetnik Bandit; Motorama display of traditional rods, customs and bobbers; Drag City USA vintage racing car display; pinstriper jam and charity auction. Celebrities making personal appearances this year include New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, Capt. Johnathan Hillstrand of the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” Danielle from the History Channel’s (Continued on Page 12)

A group of 13 students from gram from Italy. “Before com- like to collect the students’ the Abruzzese town of ing to Boston they visited stories into a book to be pub- Sulmona recently visited Ellis Island in New York. lished by the end of the Boston as part of their They felt at home right school year. The book would LUCIA school’s “La Merica” project. away, thanks to the hospi- include reports, short sto- The trip was geared to teach tality of Donato and Filippo ries, pictures and letters col- R I S T O R A N T E & B A R the students the deep ties Frattaroli.” On Sunday, lected during their brief stay Traditional that still connect Italy and March 20, the students had on the East Coast. The ma- the Italian heritage commu- the chance to speak to vari- terial would be added to a list Italian Cuisine nities in the United States. ous Italian Americans dur- of emigrants from Sulmona Professors Carolina Lettieri ing a party organized by who came to Boston over the Donato Frattaroli and Caterina Fantauzzi Filippo Frattaroli. “This trip past 120 years. “The goal is led the group of students has given our school the to get more and more people 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 from the Giovanbattista Vico chance to lay the bases for to know a fundamental High School through their future cultural exchanges piece of our history,” said 617.367.2353 research and accompanied and new teaching opportuni- Professor Carolina Lettieri, the group on their 7-day trip ties,” said Fantauzzi. Before who accompanied the stu- — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — on the other side of the leaving, the students had a dents. For the past several ocean. chance to listen and talk to years, as the “La Merica” Private dining rooms for any occasion “It was a truly unique and Rosetta Romagnoli, presi- project grew, students have interesting trip for our stu- dent of the Associazione been able to set up two dif- [email protected] dents,” said school director Abruzzesi di Boston, who was ferent exhibits in Sulmona’s Caterina Fantauzzi, who visiting Italy at the time. “Palazzo della Santissima www.luciaboston.com helped coordinate the pro- Ideally, the teachers would Annunziata.” Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011 Friends of the North End Branch Library Presents ... Can the Probate Trial Judge grant 10% of the Author with North End Roots Book Signing marital property to the wife, 90% percent to the husband? On Saturday, April 16th, WOLCOTT vs. WOLCOTT 2011, from 11am-12noon, APPEALS COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS author Lorna J. Brunelle will No. 09-P-1446 be selling and signing cop- Decided January 6, 2011 ies of her book Dirty Bomb- Opinion who could help. The judge family home altogether. shell — from Thyroid Cancer The wife, Donna Wolcott, found that Scibelli believed Because the husband was Back to Fabulous at the appeals from that portion of the wife was seeking assis- still recovering from his in- North End Branch of the Bos- the parties’ divorce judg- tance in giving the husband juries and on pain medica- ton Public Library located at ment that divides the mari- killed. tion, he had difficulty trans- 25 Palmenter Street. This tal assets, essentially argu- Both parties testified porting himself from the event is sponsored by the ing that the judge abused his about an incident that oc- family home (where he Friends of the North End discretion in awarding the curred on March 3 and 4, would spend his days) to his Branch Library. Brunelle’s husband, Jeffrey Wolcott, 2006, with the judge largely mother’s home (where he connection to the North End what amounts to ninety per- crediting the husband’s tes- slept). The judge credited runs deep. Her great-grand- cent of the marital estate. timony about this and other the husband’s testimony that father Joseph Charles Gan- She also appeals from the matters. The husband and he would have preferred to dolfo owned Gandolfo Olive judge’s denial of her request wife traveled to Texas on stay at the family home dur- Oil & Produce for years. His for attorney’s fees. We affirm. holiday with their children. ing recovery. daughter Concetta “Connie” (Lorna’s grandmother who was Background. What follows They rented a houseboat, The wife’s cousin, John baptized at St. Leonard’s in the North End) speaks often of are the relevant facts on ap- where they had been ill for Jamroz, also testified cred- her father and the business he owned. Lorna Brunelle peal, drawn from the judge’s several days and had not ibly at the divorce proceed- shares her connection to the North End in her book. findings and supported by consumed much food. Al- ing regarding a conversation Certainly we all have in us a remote (or perhaps more evidence that the judge though he had been abstain- he had with the wife on immediate) fear of a cancer diagnosis. What if it wasn’t deemed credible. ing from alcohol for several March 11, 2006, days after just any cancer, but one that targets the very area on which The husband and wife years, the wife made alco- the parties had returned your livelihood depends? Some of us might think we’d curl were married in October of holic beverages for them from Texas. Specifically, up and expire, but until you’re faced with the reality of it, 1995. They are the parents both to drink on the house- Jamroz testified that the you never know how you’ll take it. Lorna J. Brunelle re- of two sons, the first born on boat, and the husband con- wife had approached him and solved to dig down deep in her soul and find the fight to January 7, 1999, and the sumed them willingly. told him she did not want to push through the hardship, and come out the other side a second on March 24, 2000. At a certain point, the wife be married and she wanted survivor. Her story raises awareness for what is, in fact, For the first few years of went below deck and the her husband to “disappear.” the fastest-growing cancer in the United States, with new their marriage, the wife husband was left alone She asked Jamroz if he cases cropping up at a rate of approximately four percent worked at a bank, earning above deck. The husband knew anyone in the “Mafia” annually — faster than colon or breast cancer. In 2008, around $20,000 annually. next remembers standing on or anyone who needed 35,000 new cases of thyroid cancer were diagnosed. It’s After the birth of their first the lower deck near the money, and said she wanted estimated that more than 350,000 people in the U.S. are child, the wife stopped work- cabin entrance, feeling cold something done perma- living with thyroid cancer. ing in order to care for the and wet. The husband then nently. Jamroz went to the Dirty Bombshell is the poignant and brave story of a 33- children. At the time of the found himself in the water, State police and reported year-old girl who is fighting her way back to wellness. Her divorce proceeding, she was where he had to swim one this incident, and criminal triumphant story sheds light on a cancer most Americans once again employed at a mile to shore and walk for charges were eventually are in the dark about. This story of faith, forgiveness, bank, earning around $450 several hours before he brought against the wife. On strength, hope, courage, tolerance, and self-discovery will per week. The husband has found help. Although the June 29, 2007, a jury con- change the way you tackle hardship, leaving you with the worked throughout the mar- husband testified that he victed the wife of solicitation power to survive and thrive. Dirty Bombshell will help you riage and was earning felt a hand push him from to commit murder, and she find your way back to FABULOUS! As an actor, singer, writer, around $1,900 per week at the boat, the judge found it served three months in the producer, and teacher, Lorna J. Brunelle has always had a the time of trial. The mari- as likely that he had fallen house of correction before passion for the arts. A tireless volunteer, with an indelible tal home has an agreed- from both decks, due to his being released on parole. commitment to bring positive change, she is dedicated to a upon value of $440,000. weakened condition. The The appeals court upheld range of causes. Brunelle was diagnosed with thyroid can- The judge heard testi- judge found that the wife the unequal distribution of cer in 2004, had surgery at The Massachusetts Eye and mony, which he credited, bore responsibility for en- the marital assets. The Ear Infirmary in 2005, and has been raising awareness about several unusual inci- couraging his unwise con- appeals court said: ever since. She works very closely with the Massachusetts dents that took place in sumption of alcohol. Neither does the dispro- Eye and Ear Infirmary. She has been featured in several 2006. The wife’s former co- The husband suffered portionate division of assets issues of their magazine CONTACT, featured on several worker, Jill Scibelli, testi- severe injuries from the fall, necessarily indicate, as fundraising campaign letters, has sung for the Reynolds fied as to a conversation she including a broken nose, the wife argues, that the Society Dinner and was seen in their 2009 documentary. had with the wife on Febru- upper jaw, and right wrist; division is inequitable. She was also featured with her surgeon Dr. Greg Randolph ary 23, 2006, during which four broken teeth; and a The judge may assign to in a national PSA for the nerve monitoring system- a de- the wife indicated she was “blown out” knee. He was either husband or wife all vice that protects vocal cords during neck surgery. In less unhappy with her husband initially treated in a Texas or any part of the estate of three months since its release, Dirty Bombshell-From Thy- and asked if Scibelli’s hus- hospital, but returned to the other, including but roid Cancer Back to Fabulous was ranked as an Amazon Best band could “take care of a Massachusetts on March 9, not limited to … rights and Seller ranking #52 in Spiritual & Religious. problem” for her by “get[ting] 2006. Upon return from funds accrued during the For further information on Lorna, please log on to rid of something.” When Texas, but before his correc- marriage. www.DirtyBombShell.net. Scibelli responded that her tive surgery, the husband This case says the Probate ~~~~~~~~ husband was simply a chef slept on the couch because judge has the right to divide and could not help with that the sound of his breathing the couple’s money in the “Fish & Chips” sort of “problem,” the wife bothered his wife. Shortly percentage he decides in The Friends of the North End Branch Library is present- asked Scibelli if her hus- thereafter, the wife asked proper. The husband got ing “Fish & Chips”, a program about Alzheimer’s disease, band was related to someone him to move out of the 90%. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26th AT THE BOSTON HARBOR COM- MUNITY CHURCH FROM 7-9 P.M. Please join them for an $10.00 BONUS COUPON $ $ evening of thoughtful discussion. The program will include LAW OFFICES OF CASH the Boston screening of “Fish & Chips”, a short movie pro- FRANK J. CIANO In Your Gold duced in Spencer, MA by Paul C. McKinney and directed by VOTED #1 GUARANTEED Leo Kei Angelos. BEST PLACE GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW TO SELL COINS HIGHEST Margaret, played by Dorothy Keville, a resident of the & JEWELRY PRICE North End, is the feisty wife of Edward, played by Ken PAID DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS Ekkens, of Concord, NH, her devoted husband of 47 years. CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. 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East Boston will be get- by Sal Giarratani mains hostile, ting more affordable hous- and we can’t ing. The MassHousing ap- Beawolfe, the legendary seem to get proved a $2.2 million dollar East Boston old school rock a break with package for affordable hous- and roll band began its USO some good weather. The dol- ing. Community Develop- tour right here in the North drums of winter is getting to ment Corp (CDC) has gotten End at the All Hands Club at everyone that wasn’t fortu- the green light to remodel the US Coast Guard Base nate enough to go to a two vacant buildings at 170 before an overflowing crowd warmer climate! Maybe and 172 Maverick Street to of folks both military and ci- April will bring some relief! construct 27 affordable vilian who just enjoy good old ... California is putting their rental units. Twenty-one two rock and roll like it was back foot down after they went bedrooms and six three bed- in the ’60s and ’70s. The down the tubes. The bum rooms. The three bedroom event was a St. Patrick’s Day Arnie Schwarzenegger ran units will be subsidized with party and green was the color as a Republican but gave the tenants paying thirty (30) of the evening. house away like a Demo- percent of their income for I heard about Beawolfe crat. What did people expect rent. Construction is ex- before moving to Eastie, but from him, being married to pected to be completed in didn’t meet guitarist Dom a bleeding heart “not in my 2012. Hopefully East Boston Petrosino until I met him at back yard” Kennedy! Ben- low income families will be the Elite Restaurant in Day efits are being taken away the first to be considered and Square. Joe Young intro- from seniors and children not illegal aliens nor foreign- duced him to me. He told me programs. Social security is ers who step off the boat and about his band and I told him hanging in the balance. But are treated to first-class about my old band the no one talks about the mil- amenities, compliments of SilenSirs way back over in lions of illegals in California the taxpayers ... Betty Ann Roxbury in the ’60s when I and spreading everywhere Bakery was honored by the was the drummer. Seems that are sopping up our re- cooking channel recently. his band today does what the sources, not paying any The audience was able to get SilenSirs did when the taxes and reaping benefits ... a look inside the kitchen of music was still brand new. Beawolfe with Sal G., kneeling far right. April Fool’s Day! Don’t allow Betty Ann’s where the I was greatly surprised at yourself to get fooled by child- owner explained how they the sound of the music and morale of our troops. This years ago. This group never ish pranks! ... Suffolk Downs made their unique scrump- the energy of all the band event was a St. Patrick’s forgets what it means to be continues to suffer from the tious hand cut donuts, and members and they all Party, but hopefully it will be an American or how we take bad economy. Officials are limited selection of pastries. “looked” good too. Looking the return of Canteen Nite care of one another. looking to reduce its live Betty Ann Bakers is located good is half the act, back at the All Hands Club slated I was honored to meet so racing by 20 percent from at 565 Bennington Street in then and now. I’ll be sure for Thursday evenings. I many great volunteers from 100 to 80, a change officials the Orient Heights section. to catch their gig again and say will boost purses. The … Party boy Barack Obama bumped into my good friend the USO who give up their you can too by going to Col Steve Wujciak (Ret), the time for others. I was glad to track is awaiting news of is whooping it up in South www.beawolfe.com. Coast gambling casino approval. ... America while the country executive director of USO also hear some great music Guard members and the rest New England. He, Sandy that they don’t record any- City of Boston appears to be prepares for war in Libya. of us were dancing in the standoffish when it comes to Talk about a no-show presi- White, Deb Clark, Lt. Steve more. Real music with aisles to the sounds of that DaCorta and everyone else words, real music full of permits for new businesses. dent. Only in America can old school music. The band How can the economy grow, an unknown senator from from USO New England are meaning and real music did a great set of Beatles hits to be congratulated for all made for the dance floor. if the city drags its feet Chicago whose only experi- including my favorite “Eight when processing permits for ence was zilch be elected they do for our troops. USO March 17 was a night of Days a Week,” which you New England is located in- meaning over with the new businesses ... Kiwanis President. It shows how rarely ever hear played Club members will clean up much Americans know side the US Coast Guard Coast Guard on that night. today. They did the set with Base but many older folks Beawolfe only added to it all. Belle Isle as part of Interna- about politics! ... Till next finesse. tional Service Day on April time! probably remember their Their tour should be great I would be remiss for not trailer on the Boston Com- both for them and all who get thanking USO New England mon near the Frog Pond to see them in action. for always supporting the Mattéo Gallo DIAMONDS ROLEX Caffè Al-Volo o Appraisals ESTATE JEWELRY For Private or All Function Needs Bought & Sold Specializing in Espresso & Cappucino Sales & Rentals Jewelers Exch. Bldg. 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Harborside Community School Council, Inc. throughout the year. Please Call Please call 781-592-6400 ext 2 spinellis.com 617-227-8929 Spinelli’s Function Facility and ask for Lisa Route One South Lynnfi eld, MA Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011 The Socia by Hilda M. Morrill

WCVB–TV 5’s Bianca de la Garza welcomes guests to the Preview Party. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill)

Boston Parks Commissioner Antonia Pollack, left, and Show Director Carolyn Weston of Paragon Group, right, with Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, center, as he is introduced to Preview Party guests. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill)

The 2011 Boston Flower & Price, who sadly was not able tional Auto Show and the Garden Show is but a to attend the party. Mayor National Golf Expo Boston. memory, as is the fabulous Thomas M. Menino and Mrs. To view the list of the Preview Party that preceded Angela Menino were the award winners at the Show, it. But, we are delighted to honorary co-chairs. be sure to visit the Facebook re-live it and share a few Among the many V.I.P. pages of The Boston Flower photos of members of “The guests and dignitaries were & Garden Show. We have Socially Set” in attendance. Boston Parks Commissioner also posted images of some Executive Director of The Freedom Trail Foundation, The elegant soiree took Antonia Pollak; Katherine of the show’s horticultural Suzanne Taylor, left, and Michele Folts of the Boston place on March 15, at the Macdonald, the new execu- displays on the Facebook Parks and Recreation Department. Seaport World Trade Center. tive director of the Massa- page of BostonGardens.com. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) Party guests enjoyed a chusetts Horticultural Soci- ……. Incidentally, this “sneak peek” at New ety; Henry Lee, president of evening Friday, April 1, we England’s largest horticul- the Friends of the Public all have an opportunity to tural event while raising Garden; and Vivien Li of the preview the “Step into funds to benefit the Fund for Boston Harbor Association, Spring” flower and garden Boston Parks and Recre- to name but a few. show at the Chestnut Hill ation, which helps support The 2011 show, with the Mall. environmental projects and theme of “A Burst of Color: The “Taste of Spring VIP park beautification projects Celebrating the Container Preview Party” includes a throughout the city. Garden,” was produced by reception, from 7 to 10 p.m., Bianca de la Garza of Paragon Group of Needham, featuring cocktails and hors WCVB–TV 5 was the event marketer and producer d’oeuvres. Tickets may be evening’s emcee and the of major events, including purchased at the door. event co-chair with Randy the New England Interna- Continuing through May

Past president of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts and Mass Horticultural Society “Blooms!” committee member Arabella Dane and her husband Nat Dane. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill)

JUSTINE YANDLE PHOTOGRAPHY 781.589.7347 [email protected] WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011 Page 9 ally Set rrill

Lauren Patrick and Ryan Woods, both of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, take a moment from their busy evening to smile for the camera. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill)

John Hancock’s Carol Fulp, second from left, and her husband Bernie Fulp, left, enjoy Alan Spiegel and Judith Manzo of Bookends in the Preview Party with her colleague John F. Durnan of Manulife Financial, right, Winchester at Mass Hort’s Bookstore during the Preview and his wife Ruthanne. John Hancock was the Silver Sponsor of the Preview Party. Party. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) 15, The Mall at Chestnut Hill will host the flower and garden show featuring richly planted gardens, dazzling flo- ral arrangements and land- scapes from award winning designers and horticultural- ists. The show will be held in the common areas of the Mall’s two levels. Part of the proceeds from the VIP Preview will benefit the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society’s Plantmobile, the traveling, interactive plant-science program that provides hands-on, explor- atory educational programs for children grades K-12. Mass Hort is upgrading the Plantmobile curriculum and plans to send the vehicle and Sculptor Jill Nooney and Bob Munger, owners of Fine its staff to schools in and Noted floral designer Faith Cass, right, founder of the Garden Art in Lee, N.H., stand before their Flower & around Boston beginning Cass School of Floral Design in Watertown, and Leah Garden Show display, which featured many unique this spring. Denlinger, left, a five-year member of the teaching staff “containers,” including a human skull. For more information, at the school. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) call 617-933-4995 or visit www.masshort.org. Enjoy! North End Friends of St. Francis House (Be sure to visit Hilda Morrill’s gardening Web site, FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE www.bostongardens.com. In addition to events covered for St. Francis Homeless Shelter and reported by the columnist, “The Socially Set” is compiled NAZZARO COMMUNITY CENTER from various other sources 30 North Bennet Street, North End, Boston such as news and press releases, PRNewswire ser- FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH vices, etc.) 9 AM to 6 PM 9 AM to 1PM We will have Mamma Romano’s Famous Eggplant Sandwiches, Party guest, noted sculptor as well as Meatball and Sausage Sandwiches. Nancy Schon of West Homemade baked goods, pastries and other goodies from bakeries around the North End. Newton, created the famous “Make Way for We will also be collecting SPARE CHANGE, and New White Tube Socks for Men & Women Ducklings” sculpture in the Boston Public Garden (and HELP US another one in Moscow.) (Photo by HELP THE HOMELESS!! Hilda M. Morrill) Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) a trip to merry ole England. his GPS bracelet in a on leased government land How convenient for our gov- Tewksbury parking lot and when they should be drilling ernment to be away when tossed it into the back of a oil. The oil companies say the bad news dropped on pick-up truck. The spokes- sometimes there’s just no Massachusetts. Did the gov- man for the state police said, oil on leased lands. One ernor just happen to be out “We’re thrilled we got him. Democrat US Senator says of the state for the an- He’s a serial rapist and he Big Oil is trying to get rich THE ROYS - each track is a ‘winner’. nouncement or was it just a had to be taken off the off of not drilling. That’s pure LONESOME WHISTLE Blues diamonds include, coincidence? He left Lt. Gov- streets.” Many, myself in- boloney, according to a Rural Rhythm “Snatch It Back and Hold ernor Tim Murray in charge, cluded, wonder why such a Republican member of the Lee and Elaine were born It,” “I Got Love If You Want you know the guy who didn’t character was free on life- U.S. Senate. into the Roy family in nearby It,” the modest “Just a Little know the difference between time parole and monitored Bottom line remains, we Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Bit,” the guitar beauty “Close a nuclear power plant here by a GPS bracelet. Should a still have too much oil-rich and the family later relocated Together,” legendary Willie and one in Japan. He repeat sex offender with land that Washington is not to Coal Branch, New Bruns- Dixon’s “Pretty Thing,” along seemed to blame any mis- multiple convictions be out leasing out in the Gulf and wick, Canada. The duo has with Muddy Waters’ “Can’t speaking on how we heard on the streets possibly lurk- in Alaska because we’re try- mastered a ‘hat trick’ with Be Satisfied.” The Band his statement and not what ing for new victims? ing to save some endangered beautiful melodies, instru- continues their mastery via he actually said. And this Gas Prices animal. Meanwhile instead mentation, and harmonies. “Sweet Home Chicago,” a guy is a heartbeat away from Remain Steady: of getting off foreign oil de- Their exposure to traditional second Dixon creation “Love the Corner Office? Good Or Bad News? pendence, we remain country music and bluegrass, the Life I Live,” plus Jimmy By the time Patrick The answer is bad news. If hooked to it. inbred a love that has resulted McCracklin’s crossover hit crossed back over the Atlan- prices stay the same, it Every time I drive past a in Lonesome Whistle, an appearing on American tic Ocean, he hoped this means we are still in the gas station with those awful eleven-song CD that will Bandstand, “The Walk.” Four political tsunami had blown recession. If gas prices go prices up on the sign, I surely put The Roys on blue- bonus tracks have, “When over. Let’s see, first Ever- up, it means the recession blame government for talk- grass radio and charts real Things Go Wrong,” the green and now Fidelity. I’ll gets worse. The only good ing the talk, but not walking quick! Pick your favorites swinging “I Ain’t Got You,” bet the governor will news would be falling gas the walk. I actually feel that from their first single release the mind-boggling “Tell Me continue to take trips out of prices at the pumps, but who Our Fearless Leader wants “Coal Minin’ Man,” teaming What’s the Reason,” and Logan more often if all this knows when that will hap- pump prices to rise because up with Ricky Skaggs & The “Driftin’ Blues.” Outstanding! bad news continues under pen. The Mideast is implod- he wants us all to ride Whites for the tender “That’s GNOMEO & JULIET - his watchful eyes. ing, gas prices soaring around in those tiny electric What Makes It Love,” followed SOUNDTRACK Senator Calls for End to and unemployment holding boxes that make Fred by “Nothin’ I Can Do About It Buena Vista “Sweetheart” Deals steady and we get next to no Flintstone’s car look good. I Now,” mending a broken Living legend Elton John is State Senator Mark Mon- leadership from Our Fear- don’t let Big Oil off the hook heart with “Right Back At featured on nine new and tigny, (D-New Bedford), is less Leader living, seem- either, but I am tired of be- You,” learning life’s lessons classic songs for which he outraged at Fidelity’s deci- ingly, in denial, inside the ing held hostage to the likes with “Give A Ride To The wrote the music and Bernie sion to move 1,100 jobs to Oval Office. And from the of Hugo Chavez and his likes Devil,” and the sad “Lone- Taupin the lyrics. An album Rhode Island and New look of things from the GOP in the Mideast. some Whistle.” Elaine sings version of “Hello Hello” one Hampshire and has called a second term is possible and We need to start looking of a ‘mother’s love’ on “Every- of the new cuts serves as the for a hearing to examine quite probable at this stage for more domestic oil right thing I Ever Wanted,” the opener, plus an excellent tax breaks that benefited of the game. here and right now. We’ve catchy “My Oh My How Time remake of Elton’s 1973 #1 hit Fidelity and other mutual United Nations Sanctions got it way down in the Flies,” the homeless tale of “I “Crocodile Rock” with Nelly fund groups. “The sweet- Military Response to ground. We just got to get it Wonder What God’s Think- Furtado, the spirited “Satur- heart deals need to end,” Libya out of the ground and into ing,” a salute to women with day Night’s Alright (For Fight- said Montigny, who chairs Usually when a newspaper our gas tanks. I don’t trust dreams, labeled “Trailblazer,” ing),” a duet with Kiki the Senate Committee on headline states that the U.N. Democrats in the US Senate and end appropriately with Dee “Don’t Go Breaking My Post Audit and Oversight and backs military action, it anymore than I trust Big Oil. “High Road.” A bullet to the Heart,” the second new cut his plans are backed by means American action. In Banks Losing Profits and top! “Love Builds a Garden, and Senate President Therese this latest case it is a no-fly the People Pay More THE LINCOLN LAWYER - the classic “Your Song.” Elton Murray. zone, not land troops, we’re U.S. banks lost billions in SOUNDTRACK launches “Rocket Man,” the Back in 1996, the Bay talking about. Something profits last year and are now Lakeshore moving “Tiny Dancer,” the State’s mutual fund indus- US Senator John F. Kerry before Congress to screw not Matthew McConaughey aggressive Bennie and the try won a tax break after has been calling for lately. only their own customers and Marisa Tomei star in Jets,” followed by James New- Fidelity started expanding However, a no-fly zone could but the entire American The Lincoln Lawyer, a film ton Howard and Chris Bacon’s to, you guessed it, Rhode mean the start of yet an- people as well. It seems that boasting an excellent rap- score, “Gnomeo and Juliet,” Island and New Hampshire. other military intervention their target are debit card heavy soundtrack. Bobby “Dandelions,” “Bennie and In exchange for the tax not unlike Iraq or Afghani- holders. They want more ‘Blue’ Band gets down with the Bunnies,” “Terrafirmin- break, Fidelity made a com- stan. What happens if Libya user fees from customers “Ain’t No Love in the Heart of ator,” finishing with “The mitment to create 11,000 violates the no-fly zone? Do who use debit cards instead the City,” the film title track Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” as Elton Bay State jobs. The tax break we retaliate? If we do, then of cash to purchase items. by Marcus “Seige” White (fea- John brings Garden gnomes was worth $20 million per what? Open-ended strate- Something all banks pushed turing Big Hollis) is followed to life! year. However, in recent gies haven’t worked well for their customers to do for con- by Eric Sermon and Marvin CLAIRE RITTER - years, the company has us lately. venience sake. However, it Gaye samples on “Music,” THE STREAM OF PEARLS trimmed back its workforce Quote to Note appears the banks were just picking up the pace is Erik B. PROJECT to 8,400 in Massachusetts. In his new book, former talking about themselves, & Rakim with the groovin’ Zoning It doesn’t look like Massa- President George W. Bush not us. Putting caps on with- “Don’t Sweat the Technique,” One of my favorites, pianist chusetts and Fidelity are talks about the failure of drawals by debit cards is a Kavinsky & Lovefoxxx lower Claire Ritter paints a master- estranged from each other. finding any weapons of mass crock. It can mean multiple the decibels for “Nightcall,” piece with 18 illuminating The romance seems over. destruction in Iraq, since withdrawals with multiple and Danny Chaimson & The songs that cover every direc- Sex Offender Caught the whole war thing was user fees. This means more 11th Hour describe the tion, to create a kaleidoscope After Ditching GPS predicated on that assertion for them, less for us. Whose “Bobblehead Girl.” Ari Hest of music and color. The first State Police have caught and states, “I had a sicken- money is it anyways? They continues via “Now,” Citizen of two opus variations have, up with a “sexually violent ing feeling every time I get to use our money and Cope cranks up the temp with North American Watercolors, predator” from Milford who thought about it. I still do.” then tap into it too. If it “107 Degrees,” Colin Smith reflecting brilliance with, was freed to the streets after We still do, too! weren’t for their customers, serves up “The Wilderness,” “The Beauty of Its Stillness,” being convicted of aggra- Wrangling Over High they might have gone out of while Cinema Guitar Works the lengthy “Bolero on the vated rape, rape and abuse Pump Prices Inside business rather than just offer the instrumental “Hot Charles,” the curvaceous of a child among other the Beltway losing profit money. It sounds Lazy Porch Swing,” and “Swiftly Winding,” the offenses, according to state In Washington, DC, top like a funny way to pay back Deadmau5 & Kaskade pound elegance of “Blue Ridge in police. Democrats seem to off the your customers who probably out “I Remember.” Gang Starr Watercolor,” the title track The culprit allegedly cut off opinion that Big Oil is sitting saved your @&”. Folks will go explains “Moment of Truth,” “Stream of Pearls,” the vista back to using “Bank of Mat- and the final track has image of “Across the Gorge,” tress” if this all goes through Marlena Shaw featuring the solitary feel with “The up on Capitol Hill. Ya Boy with “California Soul Brook, the Bird & I,” the One time banks gave us (Lincoln Lawyer Remix).” rhythmic “Catfish Shuffle,” good interest for banking Great beat! with the final strokes - “Valse with them but that was yes- THE STEVE MILLER BAND of the Ponds” and “Fortuity.” terday and these are today’s - LET YOUR HAIR DOWN The second opus variation, new banking rules. Space Cowboy- Outer Banks Crystal Scores Roadrunner-Loud & flow nicely via, “Under the Proud Moonrise,” moving to the beat Your Ad The Steve Miller Band with “Skydune Mambo,” soar- enjoys a career that spans ing with “Ballade of the more than four decades, and Flight,” the free-range “Wild Could Go sold more than 30 million Ponies Run Free,” the gently records. Steve a/k/a/ “The skimming “Sailing Pamlico,” Here Gangster” — returns to the the steel drum sounds of For information scene of his crimes with an “Mustang Calypso,” exploring about advertising in album of 14 tracks of blues- “Along the Banks,” and Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, the Post-Gazette, rock gems that have been Ritter’s work is complete with The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 call 617-227-8929. keystones in his musical life. “Island Jingle, Dancing With Set for release on April 19, My Heart.” POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011 Page 11

Alumnus Austin Regan (B.F.A.‘07). F. offers an approach to understanding Korean Art and Culture features a new Wade Russo, musical director and Chinese culture through a study and exhibition – Auspicious Wishes and conductor. Lillian Carter, choreogra- celebration of the aesthetics of Chi- Natural Beauty in Korean Art – explor- pher. The Boston Conservatory trains nese art. Objects included reveal key ing the use of symbols and natural NOW exceptional young performing artists aesthetic clues that define the art of materials in Korean aesthetic for careers that enrich and transform China, and distinguish it from art traditions. the human experience. For informa- produced by neighboring regions, or WRITTEN ON THE WAVES: SHIP- PLAYING tion, visit www.bostonconservatory.edu art made in China for the export BOARD LOGS AND JOURNALS - market. These aesthetic standards Now through October 1, 2012. 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It seems no one knew what to expect when Josh Groban of the MetroWest area, began in 1985 “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco “The sound would be just what you under the direction of local musicians teamed with super-producer Rick Rubin for the singer’s Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM would hear had you been in David J. Tierney and Harold W. fifth album, Illuminations — least of all Groban and or online www.djrocco.com. someone’s living room playing among McSwain, Jr. Comprised of almost 60 “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every friends.” That is the magic of Hank Rubin. Fittingly, the results both defy and exceed any professional, semi-professional, and Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio Jones. Do not miss this Grammy possible expectations as each of the collaborators stepped amateur musicians, the orchestra’s stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN award winning artist. Please call mission is to provide the Waltham out of his zone and together they created an entirely 1470 AM. 617-562-4111 or log onto community with the opportunity to new zone, one where folk meets classical, where art meets “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” www.scullersjazz.com for tickets and perform in and attend classical con- 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on more information. intimacy, where immediacy meets timelessness and certs of the highest quality. WPO WSRO 650 AM in Framingham where, most importantly, Groban was free to express musicians come from Waltham as well and online at www.wsro.com. APPIAN CLUB OF STONEHAM himself more fully, more truly than ever before. “These as from Boston and surrounding com- “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday 42 Pleasant St., Stoneham, Ma. munities. The ensemble includes are my stories,” says Groban, who co-wrote 11 of the 13 mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday ADULT ITALIAN CLASSES - An players of a wide range of ages and songs on the collection, complemented by personalized evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. eight week beginners class on Tues- professions. if surprising selections written by Nick Cave and the www.dongiovannishow.com. day evenings will start on April 5th. poignant mother-son collaboration by Kate McGarrigle Tony’s Place on MusicAmerica Come join us for an adult beginners Special Events WPLM FM 99.1 - Every Sunday night Italian class sponsored by the Appian and Rufus Wainwright. “Every one of these songs, from 9 to 10pm on MusicAmerica host Club. Instructor is Tiffany Bistocchi, someone’s going to know it’s about them. I’m going to Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's graduate of Dickinson College get a text message about every one! This is a very CAMBRIDGE MULTICULTURAL Place on WPLM FM Easy 99.1. During in Carlisle, PA (2003) with a major in personal record.” Check out Music Section for details. ARTS CENTER the hour Ron will feature recordings Italian and a Master’s in Italian from 41 Second Street, Boston, MA by his good friend Tony Bennett. Middlebury College in Middlebury, including his self-titled debut, Closer, BOSTON CABARET SPRING You'll hear all your Bennett favorites Vermont (2006). She has lived in Italy and Awake, as well as songs from Illu- FESTIVAL - Friday, April 8 and Sat- from his early hits to his latest Grammy for three years and has traveled the THEATER minations. Released by 143/Reprise urday, April 9. Two shows per evening. winners. www.MusicNotNoise.com country extensively and is currently Records on November 15th, Illumina- Featuring the fine artistry of 20 Bos- teaching in the Burlington school THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY tions debuted at No. 4 on Billboard’s ton Association of Cabaret Artists vo- PARAMOUNT THEATER system. The class is casual, interest- OF BOSTON Top 200 chart (Groban’s fourth con- calists at the. Doors open 6:30 pm for 560 Washington St., Boston MA ing and the experience will be en- 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA secutive Top 5 chart bow), selling 7:00 P.M. show & 9:00 P.M. for 9:15 COMPAGNIA TPO TO LIGHT UP joyable and fun. If you are traveling BROKE-OLOGY FAMILY AT A 191,337 units in its first week. Enter- P.M. show. You are invited to browse BOSTON WITH ‘FARFALLE’ - May to Italy this summer or just want to CROSSROADS - Now through April tainment Weekly declared that “Illu- the art galleries prior to doors open- 10-15, 2011. Italy will be represented relive your heritage roots, this class 23, 2011. A stirring portrait of an minations might be Groban’s hand- ing. Wine and soft drinks are avail- in this year’s Celebrity Series of is for you. You’ll learn the basics inner-city African-American family’s somest effort yet.” USA Today raved: able for purchase. Plenty of parking Boston by Compagnia TPO’s Farfalle starting at the beginning. Advanced defining moments, Jackson’s writing “Illuminations yields glowing music. one block away. Friday, April 8, ac- (Butterflies), described as “visual classes will be offered to further your contains “so much verve and pathos Sturdy, deeply personal statements, companiment by Tom LaMark: theatre of the senses, an immersive progress along. The class is spon- that passages...practically sing” brimming with poignancy.” The New 7-9 P.M.: Leslie Holmes, Sara Brodsky, experience that brings together sored by the Appian Club of (Variety). As they long for simpler York Times also praised the album, Ted Davis and Maeve Spain duo. 9:15- theatre and contemporary art and Stoneham, a non-profit social, chari- times, tension builds between two saying it “showcases Mr. Groban’s 11:15 P.M.: Ronnie Springer, David creates an innovative, magical rela- table organization whose mission brothers as their conflicting interests songwriting” and “reflects the convic- Diamond, Mary Catherine Ward, tionship between children and per- is to promote Italian culture and heri- churn into a surprising outcome. tion that gallantry can also be pen- Debbie Lane, Casey Thomas and Lisa formers.” The event is co-presented tage. Contact coordinator John “Jackson’s characters love, laugh, sive and uncertain.” Call 800-745-3000 Hall duo. Saturday, April 9, accompa- by ArtsEmerson.The technological Nocella at 781-438-5687 or preferably dance, and argue in a way that honors or www.ticketmaster.com for tickets. niment by Doug Hammer.7-9 P.M.: centerpiece of the show is the CCC by email, [email protected]. their bittersweet survival.” (The New Mary Crowe, Peter Ambler, Joyce Fried- or “Children Cheering Carpet,” a spe- Yorker) BOSTON CONSERVATORY man, Ashley Lieberman, and Annie cial sensor-covered mat which inter- BOSTON SYMPHONY HALL ANIMAL CRACKERS MADCAP THEATER Sharkey. 9:15-11:15 P.M.: Louise Van acts with dancers and the audience 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA MUSICAL MAYHEM! - May 6 - 31 Hemenway St., Boston, MA Aarsen, Andrew Celantano, Phil in real, enchanted time. The won- NOTTE TRICOLORE - April 8, June 4, 2011. Hilarity ensues in this THE MIKADO (OR THE TOWN OF Kassel, Kevin Luey, Christine drous, other-worldly “sensory gar- 2011 at 8:00PM. Italian Presidency of classic Marx Brothers musical when TITIPU) - Now through April 3, 2011. Fontana. Call the box office for tick- dens” of Farfalle, take audiences on the Council of Ministers, Unita Mrs. Rittenhouse’s swanky house The Mikado has delighted audiences ets at 617-577-1400 or www. a magnificent journey through a lit- Tecnica di Mssione presents Notte party honoring the African explorer for more than a century, and is argu- macusa.org and BACA website: eral and symbolic story of a butterfly’s Tricolore an Official celebration of the Captain Spaulding is interrupted by ably the most popular comic opera www.bostoncabaret.org. life cycle. In Butterflies the audience 150th Anniversary of the Unification the pilfering of a prominent painting. ever written. This quintessential sat- is immersed in the many folds of this of Italy. Orchestra Sinfonica Screwball antics arise as the guests ire of human nature represents both SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY life, “told” by two dancers moving in- dell’Europa Unita. Fabrizio Maria search for the thief, resulting in this Gilbert and Sullivan at the height of ROUTE ONE SOUTH, LYNNFIELD, MA side a sensitive environment made of Carminati is the Conductor. Rossana “uproarious slapstick comedy” (New their creative geniuses. It is filled with NORTH END REUNION - Thurs- music and digital images. With But- Tomassi Golka on Piano. The program York Times). Visit www.lyricstage.com masterful Gilbertian lyrics and mag- day, September 22, 2011 at 6PM. Join terflies TPO continues its experi- consists of Part I The Star Spangled or call 617-585-5678 for tickets. nificent Sullivanian musical “hits,” your friends who grew up in the North ments in the expressive potential aris- Banner, Worldwide Premier: Hymn of conveyed with orchestral brilliance. End for fun times and memories. Din- ing from the use of new digital lan- Italy for Piano and Orchestra, The Populated with memorable characters ner and dancing to the music from guages (computer graphics/interac- Leopard Suite, The Force of Destiny. MUSIC and colorfully exotic costumes and the 50’s and 60’s. Contact Lolly tive technologies) associated with Part II Norma: Libera Fantasia sets, The Mikado is wildly funny. Ac- Ciampa at 781-938-9254 or RoRo dance, music and movement. In this e Variazione per Pianoforte e Orches- TD GARDEN cording to Cairns, “The Mikado was in- DeMarco at 781-284-5945. Seating is work the company has a sound/im- tra. Don’t miss this fabulous event. Causeway St., Boston, Ma spired by Victorian England’s craze for limited. age interactive system based on Max/ It will be a night to remember. For JOSH GROBAN - July 26, 2011. Japan. The show incorporated the Msp software with Jitter. This system tickets please call 617-266-1200 On Valentine’s Day, Josh Groban contemporary audience’s associations NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM makes use of various types of sen- or 1-888-266-1200 or log onto thrilled fans by announcing the with that exotic Eastern land; and Central Wharf, Boston, MA sors, which interact with the move- www.bostonsymphonyhall.org. launch of his 2011 World Tour. Now, through that veil of mystique, Gilbert Exhibits explore the “world of wa- ments of the dancers and the public the multi-platinum recording artist continued his mockery of the English ter,” from local Boston Harbor to the in real time. For tickets log onto ARTIST’S BOSTON STUDIO has announced the North American system. What evokes Japan to a mod- exotic Amazon River and feature www.artsemerson.org. 450 Harrison Ave, #223B, Boston MA tour dates and ticket on-sale dates ern day, Western audience? Sushi? aquatic animals in recreated habitats MARIAN DIOGUARDI PRESENTS for the “Straight To You” Tour, which Anime? Hello Kitty? All this and more from around the world. Visit a work- SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB TEN NEW PAINTINGS - Every first visits cities across the U.S. This is can be found down the rabbit hole in ing animal care laboratory. For more 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA Friday of the month, Artist Marian Groban’s first full-scale global arena our topsy-turvy world - a kind of ‘Alice information contact 617-973-5200 ROBERTA GAMBARINI - Friday, Dioguardi invites people to visit tour since 2007, when the interna- in Japanland,’ where we embrace the (voice), 617-973-0223 (TTY), May 13, 2011 – 8 p.m. will be in her Boston studio at 450 Harrison tionally renowned singer and tradition of G&S by turning tradition www.neaq.org. Boston this spring to present her Ave, Studio 223B, from 5 to 9 PM. songwriter hit the road for his hugely on its head!” latest work, So in Love. Roberta Ten new ‘Laundry Line’ paintings successful, sold-out 81-city Awake THE WHO’S TOMMY - April 8 -10, Gambarini,born in Torino, Italy, into based on Burano, Venezia, will World Tour. The “Straight To You” 2011. A book by Pete Townshend and ARTS a family where jazz was much loved be showcased in tonight. Marian Tour will bring the feel of a theater Des McAnuffMusic and Lyrics by Pete and appreciated, she began listening Dioguardi was born and raised in experience to an arena setting TownshendAdditional Music and Lyr- THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM to this music as a child and started the Italian-American neighborhood though stage design, lighting, and ics by John Entwistle and Keith 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA taking clarinet lessons when she was of urban East Boston. She pursued projection, as well as through the MoonBased on The Who’s rock opera, PERFECT IMBALANCE, EXPLOR- twelve years old. By the time she was her childhood ambition, art, only spontaneity and interactivity Groban Tommy After witnessing his father’s ING CHINESE AESTHETICS - Now 17, she began singing and performing after a more traditional career in edu- delighted his fans with during last murder, Tommy is traumatized into through December 31, 2011. Located in jazz clubs around Northern Italy cation gave way to more colorful year’s “Before We Begin” shows. As a catatonia. As an adolescent, he dis- in the: Chinese Art, E. Rhodes and and at the age of 18, she decided careers including undercover inves- result, for the “Straight To You” covers a natural knack for pinball, and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation Gal- to move to Milan to pursue a career tigations and gem stone buying. shows, Groban will continue to in- breaking through his catatonia, be- lery. Chinese culture is diverse, as a jazz singer. On February 12, 2008, For further information on Marian teract with audiences and perform comes an international pinball super- longstanding and ever-changing. Yet Roberta made her major label debut Dioguardi, please visit her website favorites from his best-selling albums, star. Directed by Boston Conservatory common ties unite. This exhibition with You Are There (Groovin’ High/ at www.mariandioguardi.com Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Former TV and screen star, and former his death. So COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Mickey Mouse Mouseketeer, Annette now Russian SHRIMP SCAMPI OVER LINGUINE Funicello, 68, now crippled with multiple authorities sclerosis, was wheeled from her home after are consider- or as Hors d’oeuvres a raging inferno tore through her Califor- ing rounding 1 pound medium shrimp 2 tablespoons chopped nia home. Neighbors in the cul-de-sac up the dogs (cleaned and deveined) parsley rushed to help her after smelling smoke. and relocating them. “If they were sent 5 cloves chopped garlic 1 bottle clam juice Funicello, has battled debilitating multiple away, within three years we would have as 3 tablespoons margarine or 1/4 cup white wine or sherry sclerosis (MS) for almost 25 years, was many in Moscow again,” said veterinarian butter 1 pound linguine treated for smoke inhalation by paramed- Artyem Zverev. “People throw pets out all 2 tablespoons olive oil Grated Romano or Parmesan ics at a neighbor’s house. She was then the time.” cheese rushed away by ambulance. The former Rumors have it many of the dogs will be Beach Blanket movie beauty has been so shipped to Boston’s North End where they In a skillet, over low heat, melt margarine or butter and ravaged by MS she has been bedridden or will enjoy Italian food. According to the com- add olive oil. Add chopped garlic. Simmer slowly, careful wheelchair-bound for 14 years “Mom’s doing passionate Tom Analetto of Medford, “A dog not to brown garlic. Remove skillet from heat. Slowly add fine,” her daughter Gilardi, 45, reported to can express more with his tail in minutes clam juice. Return to heat and add cleaned shrimp. Stir the media. Her husband also had smoke than his owner can express with his tongue and cover to simmer slowly until all shrimp turn pink (about inhalation and so did the housekeeper. The in hours.” ten to fifteen minutes). Add wine or sherry and parsley to fire department doesn’t know what caused Steven Sebestyen thinks the reason a dog this broth and cover. Simmer to a boil and then remove the fire. Besides her personal belongings, has so many friends is that he wags his tail from heat. Set aside. Reheat if necessary before serving. Annette lost a lifetime of cherished memen- instead of his tongue. And Steven’s astute For cooking linguine, follow directions on the package. tos from her celebrated TV and screen and attractive wife Theresa, says, “Every dog When pasta is cooked, strain and place pasta in a large career in the March 10 blaze. may have his day, but it’s the puppies that serving bowl. Add shrimp broth and stir. Serve linguine in Zsa Zsa Gabor didn’t even know her right have weak ends.” individual bowls topped with shrimp and grated cheese of leg was being amputated when she went Read with interest, parents tend to say choice. Place additional broth and shrimp on table for guests. under the knife in a desperate bid by doc- that their children bring them joy, but OPTIONAL: To serve as hors d’oeuvres: Prepare shrimp tors to save her life. Just three weeks before research consistently shows that raising as mentioned above. Place the prepared shrimp scampi in her 94th birthday, surgeons removed the leg kids causes marital stress and other vari- a serving bowl on your table, adding a serving spoon for the above the knee after an MRI revealed that eties of unhappiness. Anxiety and lost sleep guests to help themselves. Also have available plates, forks, other treatment had failed to halt a ram- brought on by young children overshadow and napkins. Garlic bread and/or crackers go well with the pant infection she’d been battling since the positive aspects of parenthood-until hors d’oeuvre. before Christmas. When it entered the those kids grow up to become a source of NOTE: This easy-to-prepare recipe is one of my brother Peter’s bone, they had no option but to operate and financial and emotional support. specialties that became a favorite in my home. In the l950s Zsa Zsa’s eighth husband, Prince Frederic Children are a great comfort in your old and 60s Peter developed great enthusiasm for cooking. That von Anhalt, 67, gave the go-ahead for the age and they help you reach it faster too. is when I learned to prepare his shrimp scampi. I believe amputation to save his wife’s life. And according to the distinguished Mona- Peter and I inherited Mama’s eagerness and joy to try new Scornato! A California man elected to pay Lisa Cappuccio, children are at their best recipes, hoping always to please the appetite of family and a $6,500 credit card bill by delivering a load after they’re too old to spank but before friends. of 650,000 pennies to the bank. they’re too clever to reason with. Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, says, “Mon- The noted actress Patty Duke, says, “One day is the day when many a girl goes to work of the things I’ve discovered in general Vita can be reached at [email protected] with her sleep showing.” about raising kids is that they really don’t Carlo Scostumato claims, man is the only give a dam if you walked five miles to animal that goes to sleep when he’s not school.” • World of Wheels (Continued from Page 5) sleepy, and gets up when he is.” Leave it to Candice Bergen! “If God were a Must admit, sometimes we do enjoy crawl- woman, She would have installed one of “American Pickers” and wheels.com, with links to the ing into bed early only because we enjoy those turkey thermometers in our belly Zendaya Coleman, who Town Fair Tire World of reading in bed. Yes, we are up early in the buttons. When we were done, the thermom- plays Rocky in the Disney TV Wheels on Facebook and morning just when our newspapers are de- eter pops up, the doctor reaches for the series “Shake it Up.” Twitter. livered at 6 A.M.. What’s more, we make our zipper conveniently located beneath our Thirty-seventh annual own breakfast of either toasted frozen waffles bikini lines, and out comes a smiling, fully Town Fair Tire World of Town Fair Tire or toasted cinnamon bread. It’s no secret, diapered baby.” Wheels show hours are Fri- World of Wheels we always top our toasts and waffles with Some interesting useless information! day, April 1, 2011, 3-10 p.m., The Town Fair Tire World orange marmalade. Must admit, I’m an Stay awake! The names of the two stone Saturday, April 2, 2011, of Wheels is part of the expert on orange marmalade. My favorite is lions in front of the New York Public Library 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sun- Summit Racing Equipment from Harrod’s in England. Gee, should you are Patience and Fortitude. They were day, April 3, 2011, 10 a.m.- Show Car Series sanctioned venture to London be sure to go to Harrod’s named by the then-mayor Fiorello La 7 p.m. Discount coupons for by the International Show and pick me up a jar of orange marmalade. Guardia. The San Diego Zoo has the largest $2 off adult and children’s Car Association custom Wives don’t resent their husbands read- collection of animals in the worls. Fifty-six tickets are available at par- competition and produced ing the newspaper at breakfast — at least, million people go to Major League baseball ticipating Town Fair Tire by Championship Auto the wives who never get up for breakfast. games each year. It takes a plastic con- stores (www.townfair.com). Shows, Inc. More than a Frankly speaking, we never wanted my dear tainer fifty thousand years to start decom- Boston’s World Trade Center million spectators annually wife Marilyn to bother with making me posing. The holes in a flyswatter are used (www.seaportboston.com) is attend nearly 20 Champion- breakfast. But, Saturday mornings I used to lower air resistance. Coffee is the world’s located at 200 Seaport Boul- ship Auto Shows motorsports to make breakfast for her and our two most popular stimulant. And M&Ms stands evard. in South Boston’s events under the Autorama, daughters. “Come and get it!” for the last names of Forrest Mars Sr., the Seaport District with plenty World of Wheels and Caval- An Oregon woman called 911 to report an sweet maker, and his associate Bruce of area parking and access cade of Customs names. intruder hiding in her bathroom, just as the Murrie. The candy was developed so soldiers by the MBTA’s Silver Complete 2011 show season intruder was calling 911 to report his con- could eat sweets without getting their Line. Show information is schedule can be viewed at cerns that the homeowner might be armed. fingers sticky. available at www.worldof www.worldofwheels.com. On 911 tapes released by police, Timothy Time to hear from the stately, musicolo- Chapek admits breaking into the home and gist, Albert Natale, who at times is called tells the dispatcher the owner behind the the Lawrence Welk of New England. Among 1st Generation bathroom door might have a gun. He’d also the many Italian Americans who popular- heard the owner say she had two German ized American songs here and abroad are Italian-American shepherds. Later, the homeowner can be Frank Sinatra; Vic Damone (Vito Farinola); heard warning Chapek that she’s about to Dean Martin (Dino Crocetti); Tony Bennett Vita Orlando Sinopoli call the police, to which Chapek yells back: (Anthony Benedetto); Frankie Laine (Frank Shares with us “I’ve already called them. They’re on the Lo Vecchio), Perry Como, Frankie Avalon phone right now.” (Frank Avalone), Bobby Rydell (Roberto a delightful recollection Strictly for the dogs! Moscow has a dog Ridarelli), Connie Francis (Concetta of her memories as a child problem, said Rosemary Griffin. Tens of Franconero), Bobby Darin (Walden Cassotto), thousands of strays roam the streets, and a Joanie James (Joan Babbo) and Jon Bon growing up in lot of them bite. Nearly 25,000 people seek Jovi. And one more time! The Music Scale Boston’s “Little Italy” medical help in Moscow each year after ... do re me, fa so la ti, do ... was created by being bitten by stray dogs. Just over a year an Italian, Guido d’Arezzo. Three-time and a collection of ago, there was a major rabies outbreak Academy Award winner Harry Warren (1893- Italian family recipes involving more than 250 dogs; it sent scores 1981) was born Salvatore Guaragna in from the homeland. of people to the hospital for painful treat- Brooklyn and was the son of a Calabrian ment. Yet “despite the health implications,” boot maker. His songs from the movies in- most Muscovites don’t want authorities to cluded: “I Found A Million Dollar Baby,” “I Great as Gifts kill the strays. The dogs “keep members of Only Have Eyes For You,” “We’re In The FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM the public entertained” by following them Money,” “You’re Getting To Be A Habit With and in local bookstores — ask for onto buses and subways. One dog that lived Me,” and hundreds more! Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN at the Mendeleyeskaya metro station Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN was memorialized with a statue there after AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011 Page 13 Two Endangered Art Forms by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari In life things tend to slip Two weeks ago we were in away, often imperceptibly; it a lobby café in one of the could be your health, friends, large office buildings down- or life itself, one day we look town, around us was a sea around and discover that of people, many of them on what once was there is no their laptops or smartphones. I was going into my junior register the car. I didn’t my way along Storrow Drive longer there and as often is Across from our table were year in college and had been understand until I looked at to Boston State College the case, the realization of two men who were obviously a professional musician for my pass book. There was which was on the corner of loss saddens us. Personal having lunch together, yet about a year. During that $550.00 in there. I couldn’t Huntington and Longwood loss is almost always sad but they were not talking or com- first year as an apprentice understand until Babbo- Avenues in the Fenway then there are losses that municating with each other; bass player, I worked with nonno told me what hap- section of Boston. Both Paul can be inconvenient and each seemed to be thor- local musicians, mainly pened, “Jenny, you Pappa, and Bob lived in the Orient even amusing. This article oughly absorbed with his from East Boston. As I im- heeza know datta you gudda Heights section of East is about the gradual loss of smartphone, texting, receiv- proved my skills, I began to no moh money in da banka. Boston and when I drove two forms of communication ing Emails and checking for work with bands from in So, ezza put in watta you them home, I headed up that are often compared to incoming Emails. It was as town and the north shore. needa wen you no lookin, Bennington Street as slow art forms, the loss of formal if for each of them, the other Unfortunately, someone had capisce?” The car was reg- as I could go to let everyone letter writing and the loss of did not exist, that there was to pick me up each time I istered the next day. see me driving my new used verbal conversation. This no attempt to communicate was working outside of East Dad drove me to pick up my car. article is written not as a with one another even Boston. It got to a point new car and Babbononno I’ll give you an example of lament to the possible ex- though they were sitting where I had to bite the bul- came with us. He wanted to how economical that car tinction of these two art face to face. let and buy a car. see what it looked like even was. A few months later, forms but as an acknowl- A day later, we were at a I had saved a little though he couldn’t tell one I was playing for the edgement of their transfor- friend’s house, there were money working at the make or model from another. Ken Reeves Orchestra and mation into what someday six of us at the table but it Seville Theater and playing I had gone to the registry on Mr. Reeves told me that, for might be considered art might just as well have been music. Much of what I made Nashua Street, waited in that weekend, I would be forms in themselves. four, for our friends two chil- went for college expenses, as line for an hour and went playing at the Chatham In this era of Email, and dren were absorbed with I paid my own way through. home with the necessary Bars Inn on Cape Cod. He text messaging, receiving a their cell phones, they were I looked at a few used cars, license plates in my posses- also asked if I would pick up formal hand written letter is actually texting each other but what I could afford sion. At the garage, I signed the sax player who would becoming a rare event. You at one point. It got so bad that only allowed me to look at all of the necessary paper- be leading the job for the forget the feeling of intimacy their parents asked them to junk boxes and I really work and a mechanic took weekend. That Friday after- that hand writing conveys, put their phones away, cit- needed something depend- the plates and secured them noon, I crossed the Meridian the personal connection it ing how rude they were able. When I talked it over to the front and back Street Bridge into Chelsea, creates between sender and acting. with Dad, he told me that he bumpers. With this, I was and took a right at the traf- recipient. When a letter ar- The technologies of today would look into the matter. ready to head home. Babbo- fic light on to Marginal rived last week from a friend are amazing, we have ac- A couple of days later he told nonno insisted on returning Street. There was a Quincy who is traveling in the Far cess via the internet to a me that he had a friend in with me. After all, his first Gas Station a few yards up East it was greeted as an host of services and accu- Malden who owned a garage. born grandson had just on the right. They had a event to be savored, from the mulated knowledge that is They had a 1954 Chevy there bought his first car and he special: five gallons of regu- look of the exotic stamps mind boggling, we seem that they had just done over: felt that it was necessary lar for one dollar. I splurged that seemed to decorate the compelled to move at an ever a motor job, a new coat of that he take the first ride in and put in two dollars worth envelope rather than mark increasing pace to keep up paint, new tires and new it to pass judgment. and headed to Arlington to it as official mail to the fa- with the advances in tech- seat covers. The cost was I got Babbononno situated pick up the sax player, Don miliar hand writing of an old nology that have allowed us $550. I had exactly $550 in on the right side of the front Ellis. I drove to the Cape, friend, the experience of re- to communicate with each my savings account at the seat and closed the door. I used the car all weekend, ceiving a written letter is other instantly and in ways East Boston Savings Bank would have let him close his drove Don home on Sunday exciting and pleasantly never dreamed possible. and looked at the car. As had own door but I was afraid he evening, drove back to East evocative of the sender. As Hopefully we will not be so been the case with Dad would slam it so hard that Boston and had enough gas in electronic mail the words dazzled by it all that we for- when buying cars, I had to he might break the window. to pick up Paul and Bob of the letter convey its mes- get to take time to pull up a bring my bass violin along. With the door closed, he on that Monday morning sage, but then there is the chair, and with pen and pa- If it didn’t fit, it was the grabbed the arm rest with and drive them home after handwriting, whether neat per quietly write a letter to wrong car. The Chevy was a his hand and held on so tight classes had ended. Now, or sloppy, pinched or gener- a friend nor should we for- model 150, 2 door sedan, a that his hand turned white that’s economical! ously proportioned, the get the simple joy of a stripped down edition, with due to lack of circulation I kept that car for several sender seems more present thoughtful conversation with no chrome or interior extras of blood. He was deathly years. My first day job as you read the words it con- a neighbor. New art forms except for a radio and afraid of cars. He was born after college was teaching veys. The arrangement of have grown and will con- heater. The bass fit in the before they came into exist- drafting at Tewksbury High the words on the page, the tinue to develop as a result car and I bought it. I discov- ence and didn’t understand School. Paul Ciccarelli got structure of the letter, of today’s technology, still it ered that the engine was a what cars were. As a result, the job as the woodworking whether formally or infor- is good to retain and per- Blue Flame 90 horse power he rode in them reluctantly. teacher. I and my old Chevy mally written all add to the petuate what has served us version. The smallest en- Seeing that his first born were now part of a car pool art form, but as in Japanese well in the past for in the fi- gine that Chevy produced, grandson was going to drive with a third teacher from or Chinese calligraphy, the nal analysis, it is about back then. That meant that his own car for the first time, Winthrop, named Joe Crotty. hand writing, whether poor people, young people, middle the car probably couldn’t get he thought it his duty to The teachers at the high or beautiful breathes life age people and old people, all out of its own way when ac- accompany him for that school called us the East Bos- into the letter making it have a place, all have some- celerating, but it also meant maiden voyage. All went well ton Express. One morning, worthy of being called an art thing to contribute to what that it would be economical, on the way home, but I swear as Paul tried to exit from the form. for us all is the art of living. a necessity considering my that I could hear Babbo- back seat, he wound up financial circumstance. nonno saying a few Hail standing on the rear muffler Well, I bought the car, but Mary’s in Italian under his of the car. I pulled back the to get it home, it had to be breath. floor mat and there was no ES R E registered. Before I could That night, I called both floor. The car literally had R U R C ION register it, I needed insur- Paul Ciccarelli and Bob rotted away. It was time for ance. We checked with the Pesce, my two classmates another car, but that’s a Cantata/Music Drama insurance company that who also lived in East Bos- story for another day. Dad used and the basics, ton. I told them that I would Before I close, I would like by Bryan Jeffery Leech according to the agent, were pick them up for school the to respond to my readers $550. Dad told me to take next morning. I was reliant in Ft. Lauderdale who asked SAINT LEONARD PARISH the money out of my savings on them for rides as they about my favorite Italian account. I told him that all I both owned cars and now restaurant in Florida, Pizza presents had was the $550 I used to I wanted to reciprocate by Time. It is located at 1001 purchase the car. He in- driving. I felt like a king SW 2nd Avenue, #7000, Boca sisted that I take the money driving through the Sumner Raton. (561-391-9240). THE RESURRECTION out of my savings account to Tunnel and then working Head north on Federal CANTATA Highway (Rte. 1). When you — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — reach Boca Raton, take a left at the traffic light at Camino performed by THE Real. Continue to the next light and look for a small ST. PATRICK’S Johnny Christy plaza or strip mall on the left. Pizza Time is in the middle. FAMILY PLAYERS Once inside, ask for Bobby, Orchestra the owner. Tell him that SACRED HEART CHURCH John, from the Italian news- paper gave you the direc- Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM MUSIC FOR ALL tions and let me know how OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 you like the food. Until then, Admission: FREE MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA. Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011

The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER METRO CREDIT UNION and now I can choose be- in Providence to help the NEAA EXTENDS There’s going to be a North OPENING BOSTON tween the Boston or Chelsea Wounded Warrior Project, BASEBALL REGISTRATION End Reunion with music OFFICE sites. whose mission is to sup- The North End Athletic from the glory days of the ’50s The other day while driv- KINGSTON TRIO port severely wounded veter- Association has extended its and ’60s on September 11. It ing to Edward Everett Square SUPPORTS WOUNDED ans. There are over 1,700 2011 baseball registration will take place at Spinelli’s in Dorchester, I noticed that WARRIORS servicemen and women for kids 4 to 18 years old. To in Lynnfield. It sounds like the Metro Credit Union was The Kingston Trio, who wounded in Iraq or Afghani- sign up, stop by the Nazzaro a great time with dinner, in the process of building were recently awarded stan and over 300 of them Community Center. dancing and old friends from its first Boston branch in the Lifetime Achievement have benefited by the HOUGHS NECK the old neighborhood. For the city on Massachusetts Grammy Award recognizing Wounded Warrior Project. CELEBRATING 375th more information, contact Avenue across from the the group’s contribution to The concert was spon- ANNIVERSARY Lolly Ciampa at 781-938- Victorian Diner. It will also American music, were in sored by RI4GIs, veteran Quincy’s Houghs Neck 9254 or Ro-Ro DeMarco at house an Internet Cafe. Rhode Island on March 25 support group. For more community will be celebrat- 781-284-5945. Metro is my credit union for a benefit concert at Vet- information on them, e-mail ing its 375th anniversary on erans Memorial Auditorium [email protected]. April 1 (No fooling!) with an April Fool’s Pasta Dinner and Dance at the Quincy Yacht LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Club. For tickets, you can MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Notice is hereby given that the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs go to E&T Ceramics at 617- and Licensing has received the following application: NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS 479-4107 or stop by Bernie’s To increase the capacity of the premises from 19 persons to Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L451-C15B NOISE MITIGATION PROGRAM, CHELSEA, General Store. 99 persons; and extend the closing hour on the entertainment MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs WHITEY BULGER license from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Department Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massa- chusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011 immediately after FOUND IN QUINCY? at: 4-6-8 Prince Street, Boston, MA 02113 which, in a designated room, the proposal will be opened and read publicly. You can call John Walsh known as: Artu the applicant is: Nancy Frattaroli NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT MASSPORT SOUNDPROOFING PRODUCT and America’s Most Wanted off manager of record is: Nancy Frattaroli DISPLAY CENTER ON 42 LEE BURBANK HIGHWAY (RTE. 1A SOUTH), AT 9:00 A.M. the hunt for Whitey Bulger. LOCAL TIME ON FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011. A VISIT TO THE WAREHOUSE WILL BE He’s been found. Actually, A public hearing on this application will be held at Boston City CONDUCTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE. Hall, Room 801, on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. it’s probably not the Whitey The work includes ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR MAKING Anyone wishing to speak on this matter is invited to attend the from Southie. This one IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE OF TWELVE (12) SINGLE AND MULTI- hearing. Sign language interpreters are available upon request. FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND TWO (2) APARTMENT BUILDINGS WITH TOTAL TWELVE turned up at the Quincy Interpretation Services in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, (12) UNITS; INSTALLATION OF ACOUSTICAL WINDOWS, STORM WINDOWS, PRIMARY DOORS, Animal Shelter. He’s a cute Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole and American AND STORM DOORS WHICH ARE SUPPLIED BY MASSPORT; AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL, little one-year-old gray and Sign Language may be available upon request if the request is DRYWALL, PAINTING AND INCIDENTAL WORK. made two weeks prior to the public hearing. Call 617-635-4165 white tabby cat and he’s up to request an interpreter. Written comments may be made prior Bid documents will be made available beginning TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011. for adoption. If you’re looking to the hearing by writing to: In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their for him or any of the other Patricia A. Malone, Director bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an cats and dogs up for adop- Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of GENERAL BUILDING tion, check out the Quincy CONSTRUCTION OR DOORS AND WINDOWS. Room 817, Boston City Hall, Boston, MA 02201 Animal Shelter on Satur- Telephone 617-635-4165 The estimated contract cost is $250,000.00. Fax 617-635-4174 Run date: 4/1/11 days 10am until 4pm. Call Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs 617-376-1349. Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a MAYOR RAISED THE ROOF LEGAL NOTICE printed copy of the Proposal form. Mayor Tom Menino joined MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with the provi- kids from the Children’s NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS sions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth Museum to raise the roof on of Massachusetts. Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. M373-C1, BRIDGE PAINTING AND MASONRY PIER the Big Apple Circus tent at IMPROVEMENTS, SOUTH BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) City Hall Plaza. The circus Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 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, will be in town six weeks 2011 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the this year beginning April 2. NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE BOSTON FISH PIER LOCATED AT Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The Who wants to start anything 212 NORTHERN AVENUE, BUILDING EAST 1, SOUTH BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do on April Fool’s Day, right? AT 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON APRIL 14, 2011. business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. Did you know that next to The work includes ALL LABOR, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION NECESSARY Manhattan, Boston is the TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials next best venue for this cir- MASONRY/ WATER PROOFING AND SEALANT WORK: REPAIR OF MASONRY VENEER AT payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety EIGHT PIERS SUPPORTING THE VIADUCT STREET BRIDGE. REPAIR INCLUDES COMPLETE company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages cus? Why by the way, it will REMOVAL OF EXISTING BRICK AND GRANITE VENEER AND RECONSTRUCTION OF BRICK to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General be here for an extra two Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum AND GRANITE VENEER USING NEW BRICK AND SALVAGING EXISTING GRANITE. RECON- weeks this spring. STRUCTION OF VENEER ALSO INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF APPROPRIATE BRICK ANCHORS, wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, FLASHINGS, DRAINAGE CAVITY, EXPANSION JOINT COVER PLATES, AND SEALANTS. which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner BUDDY CIANCI’S of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. PAINTING WORK: CLEANING AND RECOATING THE PAINT COATINGS OF THE VIADUCT MEMOIR ON SALE STREET RAILINGS, D STREET BRIDGE RAILINGS, D STREET BRIDGE STRUCTURAL STEEL, The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Former Providence Mayor AND FOUR ORNAMENTAL LIGHT FIXTURES ON CONGRESS STREET. Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy shall be on Vincent “Buddy” Cianci has Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011. an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. written his memoir where The estimated contract cost is ONE-MILLION-FIVE-HUNDRED-SIXTEEN-THOUSAND-EIGHT- he talks about rebuilding the HUNDRED-NINETY-THREE DOLLARS ($1,516,893). No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract. City of Providence, dining Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a with Frank Sinatra, meet- printed copy of the Proposal form. not less than 0% of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise contractors. ing Queen Elizabeth II and With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed spending five years in a percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit responsive and eligible. federally-funded gated com- 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, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority munity. The book is called Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Require- “Politics and Pasta.” bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do ments and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure BOSTON FIRES UP business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations MDA CAMPAIGN performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. (Executive Order 11246). It was a ruby Tuesday for The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award Jerry’s Kids as firefighters payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages the subcontract exceeds $10,000. from the Boston Fire Depart- to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General ment panned through- Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum A Contractor having fi fty (50) or more employees and his subcontractors having fi fty (50) or more wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, employees who may be awarded a subcontract of $50,000 or more will, within one hundred twenty (120) out TD Garden with those which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and/or the Commissioner days from the contract commencement, be required to develop a written affi rmative action compliance boots for their annual MDA of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. program for each of its establishments. drive which actually is The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance, never-ending. It was a great Auto Liability Insurance, and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of ONE Compliance Reports - Within thirty (30) days of the award of this Contract the Contractor shall fi le a MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall compliance report (Standard Form [SF 100]) if: night for both the Boston be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements (a) The Contractor has not submitted a complete compliance report within twelve (12) months Bruins and BFD as the and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. preceding the date of award, and Bruins beat the New Jersey This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that Devils, 4-1 and firefighters not less than FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business (b) The Contractor is within the defi nition of “employer” in Paragraph 2c(3) of the instructions enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves included in SF100. added thousands in dona- thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required The contractor shall require the subcontractor on any fi rst tier subcontracts, irrespective of the dollar tions from all those hockey- for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. amount, to fi le SF 100 within thirty (30) days after the award of the subcontracts, if the above two happy, Big Bad Bruins fans. This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority conditions apply. SF 100 will be furnished upon request. SF 100 is normally furnished Contractors contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s annually, based on a mailing list currently maintained by the Joint Reporting Committee. In the event Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal a contractor has not received the form, he may obtain it by writing to the following address: Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). Small Ads The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award Joint Reporting Committee of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where 1800 G Street the subcontract exceeds $10,000. Washington, DC 20506 Get Big 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 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. in or reject any or all proposals. Results MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY For more information call THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 4/1/11 CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 4/1/11 617-227-8929 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 1, 2011 Page 15

• Res Publica (Continued from Page 2) every drinking water tap. said city attorney William EXTRA Innings Some residents are opposed (“Bill”) Drinkwater, “nothing and have said they do not will be search or seized, just by Sal Giarratani want to let the city workers the installing of some neces- in, but the administration is sary plumbing.” Lester Has Earned former manager of two dif- million remaining on his insisting that all homes, Some citizens are highly “Ace” Tag ferent St. Louis teams, the 3-year, $36 million contract apartments and condos must critical, even outraged, at as Lead Starter Cardinals and Browns, has rather than keep him since get the new meters and that the mayor’s proposal to use Lefty Jon Lester has now passed away. He played he’s really looking like 13 workers will enter by force if the household water tap me- been picked by manager on three World Series teams cents might have been too necessary. The city’s chief tering data to shame the Tito Francona as the 2011 in 1942,1944 and 1946, much to give him. His re- legal counsel says that this city’s “guzzlers.” Billboards in Opening Day pitcher on when the Cardinals beat lease came within days of is constitutional and war- each neighborhood will iden- April 1 in Texas against the the Red Sox in 7 games. the Mets giving up on three- rants are not required as the tify, on a per capita basis the Rangers. At age 27, he is He was 6-foot-two and 170 time All-Star Luis Castillo, workers have been strictly household that drink the now the ace of the starting pounds of brilliant baseball. who quickly caught on with instructed to ignore and not most water. Not all residents rotation. Last season, he He was nicked named the Padres. Neither Castillo report any illegal or question- oppose. For example the Rev- went 19-9 with a 3.25 ERA “Octopus” for his great range nor Perez where hardly fan able activities they may hap- erend Phil M. Upton of Sts. with 225 strikeouts. Since at short. He is considered favorites. I’m sure someone pen to see while installing Judy and Liza Episcopal 2008, he has averaged a the second best St. Louis will pick up Perez, as long as the meters. “There’s no issue Church jokingly said, I just 17-8 record, a 3.29 ETR and Cardinals shortstop only it ain’t the Red Sox. of illegal search or seizure,” follow the advice of the Bible 201 season strikeouts. behind the great Ozzie Mets Set Perez Free at 1 Timothy 5:23 – “Drink Great numbers. The Red Sox Smith. The NY Mets released no longer water, but use a have had some great lefties In 1944, he was a team- pitcher OIiver Perez and LEGAL NOTICE little wine for thy stomach’s like Bill “Spaceman” Lee mate of a young Stan Musial have chosen to eat up the sake.” But it is fair to say that Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Bruce Hurst but not who hit .347 that season $12 million remaining on The Trial Court opponents outnumber the since Mel Parnell back in with 12 homers and 94 RBIs. his 3-year, $36 contract Middlesex Probate and Family Court supporters of the new drink- the ’50s have the Red Sox However, it was Marion, his rather than keep him since 208 Cambridge Street ing water conservation mea- seen a lefty like Lester. defense and his team lead- he’s really looking like 13 Cambridge, MA 02141 sures. Docket No. MI11P1130EA Says Big Papi David Ortiz, ership that is remembered. cents might have been too The backlash has even In the Estate of “He’s our superstar. I’m glad He only batted .267 with much to give him. His re- ROCCO ANTHONY MAGLIONE generated a new grass-roots I don’t have to face him ... 6 homers and 63 RBIs that lease came within days of Late of MALDEN, MA 02148 political organization, the He’s a big weapon. He can season. Joe Torre remem- the Mets giving up on three- Date of Death March 13, 2008 Beer and Wine Party, which shut you down.” bered him as the team’s gold time All-Star Luis Castillo, NOTICE OF PETITION FOR is similar to the Tea Party APPOINTMENT OF Down in Arlington, Texas standard and for his defense. who quickly caught on with ADMINISTRATOR only with a vow to avoid wa- on April 1, Lester will Torre added, “He was the one the Padres. Neither Castillo To all persons interested in the above ter and all beverages, such start against C.J. Wilson. you measured against.” nor Perez where hardly fan captioned estate, a petition has been pre- as tea, brewed with water, sented requesting that LOUIS MAGLIONE of Francona chose him be- Marion’s career average favorites. I’m sure someone Malden, MA or some other suitable person until the mayor backs down cause, as he said, “I think was .263 and he never will pick up Perez, as long as be appointed administrator of said estate to from his plans. he has the stature in the reached the .300 mark but it ain’t the Red Sox. serve Without Surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, game now where other he was an 8-time All-Star. Red Sox Nation Shrinking YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A Now if you think that is teams view him as No. 1. He managed the Cards in All it apparently takes is WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT ridiculous, check the date He’s an elite pitcher. Our 1951, was a player-manager for the Sox to be spectators AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN of this newspaper. APRIL O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON most consistent pitcher. It’s for the St. Louis Browns in in the post-season to fall into APRIL 20, 2011. FOOL’S!!!!! a big honor.” 1952-53 and managed the third place. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Marty Marion Great White Sox in the tail-end of Last season they finished First Justice of this Court. Date: March 23, 2011 LEGAL NOTICE Cardinals Shortstop 1954 and all of the 1955-56 behind the Yankees and Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Dead at 93 seasons. Rays in the AL East and now Commonwealth of Massachusetts Run date: 4/1/11 The Trial Court Marty Marion a great Mets Set Perez Free find themselves in third Middlesex Probate and Family Court shortstop and 1944 National The NY Mets released place in a national loyalty 208 Cambridge Street League MVP with the pitcher Oliver Perez and survey behind the Phillies LEGAL NOTICE Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI11D-0912DR St. Louis Cardinals and a have chose to eat up the $12 and Yankees. Commonwealth of Massachusetts DIVORCE/SEPARATE SUPPORT The Trial Court SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION • (Continued from Page 1) Middlesex Probate and Family Court LUCIANE SPACKI BOSCOLLO, Plaintiff Paul Revere House 208 Cambridge Street vs. blockades, and shortages. loveds, and waged war. afternoons explore everyday Cambridge, MA 02141 HUMBERTO NETO, Defendant Docket No. MI11P1167EA Patriot Fife and Drum David Vose and Jim Snarski life in early Boston. To the above named Defendant: Saturday, April 23; 1:00-3:00 provide fascinating insight Gilding Demonstration In the Estate of A Complaint has been presented to this EDWARD F DWYER Court by the Plaintiff, LUCIANE SPACKI Enjoy a lively concert of into each selection they Saturday, May 7; 1:00–4:00 Late of SOMERVILLE, MA 02143 BOSCOLLO, seeking a DIVORCE. music that accompanied perform. Watch professional gilder Date of Death February 6, 2011 An automatic Restraining Order has been colonists as they marched, PAUL REVERE’S BOSTON Nancy Dick Atkinson apply NOTICE OF PETITION entered in this matter preventing you from FOR APPOINTMENT OF taking any action which would negatively danced, wooed their be- Special events on Saturday gossamer thin sheets of gold ADMINISTRATOR impact the current financial status of either leaf to wooden ornaments To all persons interested in the party. Please refer to the Supplemental just as craftsmen did in above captioned estate, a petition has been Probate Court Rule 411 for more LEGAL NOTICE presented requesting that DAVID SCOTT information. LEGAL NOTICE Revere’s era. PETERSON of Swampscott, MA or some other You are required to serve upon: Luciane Commonwealth of Massachusetts A Loyalist Perspective on suitable person be appointed administrator Spacki Boscollo - Plaintiff - whose address Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court the Revolution Saturday, is 13 Ellis Street, Framingham, MA 01701 of said estate to serve Without Surety. The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court May 14; 1:00, 1:45, 2:30 Hear IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, your answer on or before April 26, 2011. If Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A you fail to do so, the Court will proceed to the 208 Cambridge Street a first-hand account of the hearing and the adjudication of this action. Cambridge, MA 02141 WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI11P1216EA abuses loyalists suffered at AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN You are also required to file a copy of your Docket No. MI11P1242EA O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON answer in the Office of this Court at In the Estate of the hands of emboldened APRIL 20, 2011. CAMBRIDGE. In the Estate of KEVIN J KANE “patriots.” Michael Lepage JOHN H INGALLS, JR. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, PETER C. DiGANGI, Esquire, Late of WOBURN, MA 01801 takes on the role of Chief First Justice of this Court. First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, Late of WESTON, MA 02493 Date of Death January 27, 2011 Date of Death February 14, 2011 Justice Peter Oliver, brother Date: March 23, 2011 this 15th, day of March, 2011. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL of Andrew Oliver, a stamp Run date: 4/1/11 Run date: 4/1/11 PROBATE OF WILL To all persons interested in the above collector. To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been pre- Revolutionary War Medi- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- sented requesting that a document purport- sented requesting that a document purport- ing to be copy of the last will of said dece- cine Saturday, May 21; 1:00– LEGAL NOTICE ing to be the last will of said decedent be dent be proved and allowed and that 4:00 Medical historian Ed proved and allowed and that ALICIA G PATRICIA C KANE of Woburn, MA and Page takes on the role of INGALLS of Weston, MA be appointed TIMOTHY K KANE of Mansfield, MA be Notice is hereby given that the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs executor/trix, named in the will to serve appointed executor/trix, named in the will to regimental surgeon Elisha and Licensing has received an application for the following: Without Surety. serve Without Surety. Skinner. Find out how he IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, To modify condition number 2 on the entertainment license IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, treated bullet wounds and YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE from “The use of disc jockey is allowed for private functions A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT disease on the battlefield only,” to “Disc jockey can be operated and maintained AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN during the war. Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 1:00 a.m.” O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Deborah Sampson: Petti- APRIL 19, 2011. APRIL 19, 2011. at: 101 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110 coat Patriot Saturday, May known as: The Living Room In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific 28; 1:00, 1:45, 2:30 A female the applicant is: John Hauck facts and grounds upon which the objection manager of record is: John Hauck facts and grounds upon which the objection soldier who served in the is based, within (30) days after the return day is based, within (30) days after the return day Said entertainment will be operated and maintained Thursday, (or such other time as the court, on (or such other time as the court, on American Revolution would Friday and Saturday until 1:00 a.m. motion with notice to the petitioner, may motion with notice to the petitioner, may like to tell you about her ex- allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. A public hearing on this application will be held at Boston City allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. traordinary adventure! Sto- WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Hall, Room 801, on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 11:15 a.m. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. ryteller Joan Gatturna por- Anyone wishing to speak on this matter is invited to attend the Date: March 22, 2011 Date: March 22, 2011 trays Sampson. hearing. Interpretation Services in Spanish, Mandarin, Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate More information at Cantonese, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole Run date: 4/1/11 Run date: 4/1/11 www.PaulRevereHouse.org. and American Sign Language may be available upon request if the request is made two weeks prior to the public hearing. Call 617-635-4165 to request an interpreter. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss Tom Martini Scores a “Kayo!” at Pugs Luncheon Happy Birthday Pops Lynch! It was a grand day for those nosed with an eye condition of us who gathered in the and today’s press box, located World Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes to Give Out Scholarships press box at the TD Garden on level nine, is much higher for UMass Dartmouth, April 6 on the last Saturday of March. than the one in the original For once more that impres- Garden. It’s some 145 feet off “Jimbo!” Jimbo Curran and Jimbo Amato Share Their Thoughts sive voice was heard, once the ice. Bob never worked in In the UFC, Jon “Bones” Jones Stops Mauriceo “Shogun” Rua in “Two!” more an audience was capti- the present Garden, which vated. Once more those privi- opened in 1995 and featured New England Fighters, “1976” leged to hear that voice were press seating much closer to regaled in hockey history and the action. He retired in My Compliments to Fight Family Members lore. 1994. Pug Ring Leader Tom Mar- ships to deserving students. The occasion was a date “I have a problem with tini scores a Kayo. Here are Also in attendance are Rich that might unofficially be macular degeneration so I Ring 4 President Mickey Torsney and Dan O’Malley. called Bob Wilson Day at the can’t see the players from up Finn, Mary Nelson, top Ref- Two classy gentlemen. Rich Garden, a time set aside here,” noted Wilson, who for eree Charley Dwyer, Ted Torsney fought World Cham- to honor the veteran radio years had a Sunday night DJ Sares, Bob Benoit, Paul V. pion Marvelous Marvin broadcaster whose voice was show on a New Hampshire Barry, Ed Quigley, Jimmy Hagler twice. Dan O’Malley so familiar to those who station after he left the B’s Connors, Joe Marques, Joe was in the Ring with Jerry heard it for the more than 20 broadcast booth. He and his Dias, Snuf Pratt, Walter Quarry. One of the greatest seasons that he served as family watched the game Grooves, Jimbo Curran, heavyweight fighters, who the representative of Bruins against the Rangers from Jack Hurley, Kenny Butler never won a World title. Nation in the broadcast booth. seats on level five — much Jr., Kevin O’Leary, Pops Jerry Quarry defeated Earnie What brought Bob, accom- closer than where the mem- Lynch, Joe O’Leary, Rick Shavers, as well as 24- panied by his family, back bers of the Fourth Estate are Rudolph, Shirley Adams, straight knockout winner from his home in New Hamp- placed today. John Ford, Brian Ford and Mac Foster, and gave Ron shire was the naming of the Despite Bob’s long tenure Joey DeGrandis. All at the The tough George Chuvalo, Lyle his first loss. They all Bruins radio booth in his behind the Bruins micro- Florian Hall in Dorchester. who never got knocked off challenged for the World honor — a fitting and well- phone, there wasn’t a multi- Happy Birthday Pops Lynch. his feet. title. deserved tribute to a sports- year contract that made Tommy Martini has class. My compliments to Fight caster synonymous with the the job secure. He said he Pops Lynch is great, and all berger, George Chuvalo, Family Members: Jennifer team he covered. “never imagined” a long-term you Pugs are great too. At Jimmy Ellis, Muhammad Cobis, an admirable caring For those who think this position with the Bruins. It this great gathering, I spoke Ali, Roberto Davila (2), Leotis young lady, that appears to must be an easy position to just happened. “It was mostly with superb trainer Jimbo Martin, Joe Frazier (2), be, as nice as can be. You’re have, think again. Bob once year-to-year all the way Curran of the Peter Welsh Alberto Lovell, Manuel an angel. God bless you and told me that he had to get to through. The Bruins have Gym. We spoke on the sub- Ramos, Floyd Paterson, and “Chloe.” Mickey Finn, on the Garden by 3 p.m. the day been very good to me and ject of “Fighters.” Jimbo many other rough and tough your continued great work of most home games because the variety of stations that I knows boxing. He’s a very hombres. for Boxing and Ring 4. World that was the only time the was on (as the B’s changed knowledgeable man. He 2011 Ring 4 Hall of Fame rated contender Iron Mike coach was available for the flagship outlets from time named the five greatest guest Carlos Ortiz was the Pusateri on your continued taping of the pre-game inter- to time) is amazing. But it fighters he’s seen in his life- 1967 Boxing Illustrated devotion to the greatest sport view that would air about a worked and I’m really happy time: Muhammad Ali, Jose Fighter of the Year. Muham- in the World. A sport in half hour before each game. with it.” Napoles, Sugar Ray Leonard, mad Ali was for the years which you actually fight your And years ago, the B’s used Although he’s most identi- Alexis Arguello and Roberto 1963, 1966, 1970, 1974 and way to the top, as you did. to a have a Christmas night fied with the Bruins he did Duran. He says on Muham- 1975. Jose Napoles the 1969 The Post Gazette North End game at the Garden so there other calls over the years. mad, “Ali threw 10 punches, Fighter of the year, Roberto Boston. A great newspaper really was no such thing That would be two seasons and landed 11.” His list of top Duran in 1976, and Alexis that I proudly write for. I as Christmas dinner at the with the St. Louis Blues plus four fighters of today: Manny Arguello in 1977. grew up enjoying history. Wilson household for a num- Boston’s most revered college Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, Italian, Irish, Portuguese, ber of years. hockey tournament. Sergio Mar-tinez and Ber- American, Greek, and all. But Bob, the professional “I didn’t do high school but I nard Hopkins. History is great. I enjoy, and that he was, never com- did the Beanpot a number of In the UFC, Jon “Bones” proudly study it. “Veni, Vidi, plained and just considered it times, maybe 10-12 times. Jones stopped Mauriceo Vici.” and “Erin go Braugh!” part of the job that he had to That was a lot of fun. But the “Shogun” Rua in “two!” Jon The Post-Gazette Boston do. consolation game was awfully “Bones” Jones is now the and the South Boston Tri- As for the dedication: “It hard to do, particularly when youngest UFC World Cham- bune. I love European, Afri- means a great deal,” said my favorite — Northeastern pion in its history. He won can, Asian and American the man who still sports a — was in it.” his title at the age of 23. He history. Fighting history brush cut even though he’s Bob says that the Bruins fights like a “Fury.” Jones and the fight sciences are 82 years young. “It validates last Stanley Cup champion- continued his assault on major interests of mine. “Ice a career. I’m just honored ship back in 1972 was “a Shogun Rua, after starting it Man” John Scully. You beyond words with this move highlight of my career. It’s the in the first. This onslaught represent boxing well. All by Bruins’ management. It’s last Stanley Cup (champion- on Shogun Rua resulted in remember? If you want to just wonderful.” ship winning) goal that the a second round stoppage. Jon know where you are going Bob, a native of Arlington, Bruins scored. It was inter- “Bones” Jones is quite the World Heavyweight Cham- to, remember where you was greeted by NESN broad- esting. Phil Esposito told me fighter. pion Larry Holmes, to speak came from. caster Jack Edwards and cur- after the game that Bobby Orr In Germany, Vitali for U Mass Dartmouth at Recent birthdays: March rent radio man Dave Goucher came up to him on that final Klitschko (42-2, 39 KO’s) Venus de Milo, in Swansea. 19th Manny Lopes, Pat plus Bruins President Cam faceoff with about 20-30 sec- stopped Cuban Olympic Long, 25th Emily Harney, 29th Neely. It was Cam who opined onds left in the game and said champion Odlanier Solis I’m talking with Nora John Vena, April 4th Marty that unfortunately he often “Get the puck to me and I’ll (17-1, 12 KO) in one round. Barnes about the April 6th Murphy, 5th Kenny Butler, 8th had plenty of time to listen to kill it off.” It was an exciting “Pow!” Down goes Solis. A time for the event at Univer- Bob Hayden, Joe Possidento, Wilson’s call of the games time as was the welcome right hand from Vitali scored sity of Massachusetts in 9th Calvin Brown, 10th Bob during his career since on back at Logan Airport in the to the temple of Solis and Dartmouth. World Heavy- Benoit, 12th Irish Billy Skin- several occasions he was not middle of the night. It was down he goes. The official weight Champion great ner, 16th Mickey Flynn, 23rd playing but recuperating from fun.” time of this Kayo by “Let’s Larry Holmes will speak at Jim Melvin, 26th Ron Borges, various injuries. The man who once called get ready to Rumble” Michael this great event at Venus de 29th and RIP Bernie McNally. Bob, of course, followed the the games says he enjoys lis- Buffer? 3:00 of the first Milo in Swansea. This is the Bruins as a youngster but as tening to the call of Dave round. 19,000 fans were at 11th Annual Celebrity/ a professional he knew he Goucher, the current radio the Lanxess Arena for this Scholarship Dinner. Come had to be fair, even if some broadcaster. “I do like it. He fight. on down, support education. Bruins goals brought more does a nice job. It’s a basic job. Jimbo Amato makes a Mingle with the champ. excitement and emotion. You don’t have to do interpret- great observation. He brought Autographed pictures and “When you grow up with ing all the time. You can call to light that he feels the items. Larry Holmes de- a team you try to be even- a straightforward game, up greatest fighter to come out fended his World title 20 handed but sometimes you and down, round and about.” of Argentina was Oscar times. He fought the greats: get more excited than you Bob Wilson Day ended much “Ringo” Bonavena. Oscar Muhammad Ali, Ken Norton, need to be. On the road I had too soon. By 3:40 p.m. the Natalio Bonavena was born Gerry Cooney, Tim Wither- to get excited to get over (the Rangers had skated off with in Buenos Aires Argentina, spoon, Earnie Shavers, noise of) the home crowd.” a 1-0 victory and the building on September 25, 1942. Os- Mike Weaver, Paul Poirier, It’s also interesting that the was silent once more. But car had 67 fights. 57 wins, Evander Holyfield, Ray Mer- man whose main task was to echoes remain of the man 43 KO’s, 9 losses, and 1 draw. cer, Mike Tyson, Michael be the eyes of the listening who had the pipes that pro- Oscar Bonavena fought great Spinks, to name a few. He audience could unfortunately pelled him to the popular fighters: Tom McNeeley, retired with a great record of not accomplish that task position he will hold for- Zora Folley (2 times), Greg- 69-6, 44 by KO. Holmes will Happy Birthday Calvin today. During his retirement ever with older members of orio Peralta (2), Karl Milden- also be presenting scholar- Brown. years, Bob has been diag- Bruins Nation.