VOL. 113 - NO. 25 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JUNE 19, 2009 $.30 A COPY Another Great Bunker Hill Day Parade FOR CHARLESTOWN Happy by Sal Giarratani Since being pushed there Candidate Andrew Kenneally in a baby carriage by my from east Boston via West mother, no year is com- Roxbury. Andy passed out Father’s Day plete without going to the candy in this year’s parade Bunker Hill Day parade in and I became the “Candy Charlestown. Everyone has Man” handing out a kazillion their favorite spot to watch it. pieces of candy to the kiddies. My family always gathered I only got one “No thank you.” across from the old Station Probably, an out of towner. 15 while the cops passed out Most of the at large candi- free Hoodsies to the kiddies. dates were there. Kenneally Since 1981, I started march- is looking good. Gets a great ing in this parade. That first reception anywhere he goes. year, it was with the People’s Loves parades and moves Firehouse #2 contingent right into the crowds pumped shortly after our successful up. A few other political takeover of the Winthrop friends were there like Felix Street Firehouse which G. Arroyo and Alyanna saved the Engine 50 appara- Pressley. The City Council at from tus. Since then, every year I Large race promises to be march all over Charlestown quite exciting this year. with some pol running for Bumped into City Councilor Publisher, Pam Donnaruma office. Michael F. Flaherty running This year the skies looked for mayor this year. Last year and the pretty bad down at the I walked the parade with parade’s start under the him. Years back, I did the Staff of the Post-Gazette Tobin Bridge. Looked like parade with Diane Modica, rain but then slowly things Ray Flynn, Jimmy Brett and cleared up to a breezy and countless others. warm day. No heatstroke and delphia and the Boston Cru- I grew up in Roxbury where no sunburns. However, per- saders marched right behind I first learned my politics fect for a parade. The Mum- me. This year I marched with News Briefs mers were back from Phila- Boston City Council at Large (Continued on Page 14) by Sal Giarratani Mayor’s Column This Guy had the Kitchen Sink by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston I’ve been a DMH police officer since 1985 and In these difficult economic times, The statistics around accidental dis- over this period of time, I’ve known lots of government has an obligation to utilize ability retirement cases speak for them- homeless folks and thought I had seen every- resources as efficiently and effectively selves and show how urgently reform thing, but I was wrong. One homeless guy I as possible so that taxpayers don’t have was needed. In 2008, 76% of firefighters know roams the city daily looking to add to his to shoulder the burden of wasteful in the City of Boston that retired did so shopping cart full of his collectibles. One day spending. Last week, the state legisla- on accidental disability, and nearly half he actually walked by me with a kitchen sink. ture took a positive step toward making of those retirees claimed a career end- government work better for the people ing injury while acting at a higher pay Betty, Veronica and Archie? by passing a pension reform bill that grade. Over time, the estimated finan- Growing up I read all kinds of comic books, fixes a broken system. I’m pleased that cial cost of such retirements will be all kinds, including all the Archie comics. Life legislators adopted language that I have approximately $25 million. I know first with Betty and Veronica, Archie and Reggie long advocated for to close a loophole that hand that the majority of public employ- plus Jughead came in monthly installments. left the system open to abuse. I support ees work hard and play by the rules, but Ten cents apiece. For 65 years of sipping ice retirement benefits for individuals that when a few individuals exploit the sys- cream sodas together, it sounds like the end devote their careers to serving the pub- tem it undermines public confidence in is coming for Archie Andrews. Decision time lic, especially if they were disabled in government as a whole. could be here. Will Archie tie the knot? And to the line of duty, but the Commonwealth The reformed pension legislation whom? On September 1, Archie issue No. 600 deserves a pension system that protects helps to restore public trust in a system will hit the newsstands with “Archie Gets both retirees and taxpayers. that previously led to a disproportionate Married Part 1: The Proposal. Is Reggie going I applaud my partners on Beacon Hill number of disability retirement claims to be Best Man or could it be Moose? for eliminating the so-called “king for a by individuals temporarily acting at a day” loophole that allowed some individu- higher pay grade, even if they were in Eat, Drink and be Taxed als to game the pension system for that position for just one day. Still, the If you like to drink, the U.S. Congress is com- personal gain. This comes after my revised pension language leaves a ing after you to help expand health care to 50 administration submitted legislation in strong safety net in place for individu- million uninsured Americans. Recently, mem- January to do away with the provision. als injured on the job by calculating bers of the Senate Finance Committee met By removing the loophole, accidental benefits based on the average compen- behind closed doors to talk about health care. disability retirement benefits for civil sation for the 12 months prior to the date One measure discussed was a tax on alcohol. employees will now be tied to the of injury, rather than based on the pre- In addition to taxing beer, hard liquor and 12-month average of compensation vious 3 years of earnings as a typical received prior to the date of the injury, pension would. (Continued on Page 14) rather than the compensation received on the day of the injury. (Continued on Page 12)

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Did you see the live cer- days of heavy bombard- emonies commemorating ment by the Germans. Once the 65th Anniversary of solidified only Berlin lay HERCULES AND THE HELLHOUND D-Day on Saturday, June 6? in wait for the final push Most readers recall that with ashpodel, a dreary plant lower world by taloned de- The CSPAN broadcast oc- of World War II. As is often- mythology identifies the of the lily family that was of- mons. Then there is Charon curred on Colleville-sur- times said, the rest is nether worlds or land of the ten planted on graves. The the boatman, forcing the re- Mer, the American cem- history. dead in three distinct cat- entrance to this place called luctant souls to disembark, etery where thousands of World War II was not my egories. “Elysium” or the Hades was guarded by a dog while other demons are pull- soldiers fell to their eternal only thought while watching “Elysian Fields” (our heaven) named “Cerberus”, a terrible ing them off the boat with rest during the invasion of the 65th D-Day Anniversary. was the place where chaste, monster with three heads, a grappling irons. Finally, Ha- Normandy, France, during Immediately, I thought about moral, righteous, or virtuous tail of three serpents and a des the ruler of this infernal World War II. the day we honor fathers. I people went after death, and body bristling with vipers. He region is standing in the Though he’s been dead for wondered who was respon- where there was complete was friendly to all who en- extreme lower right-hand 32 years, immediately I sible for Father’s Day. Where happiness, paradise, and tered, but if anyone tried to corner with a serpent coiled thought of my father as I lis- and when did this national ideal bliss. Vergil repre- escape, he would seize that around his waist. tened to President Barack observance begin? sented it as a region blessed person and hold him fast. The last task demanded of Obama praise American sol- Father’s Day originated in with perpetual spring, beau- As a person, Hades god of Hercules was to bring up diers whose courageous ac- a church in Spokane, Wash- tiful flowers, pleasantly this underworld ruled a ser- Cerberus from Hades; prob- tions saved the continent of ington, on Mother’s Day! shaded groves and never-fail- vant named Charon. He was ably the most difficult of all Europe, and the rest of the Sonora Louise Smart Dodd ing fountains. Today we think the mythological ferryman his labors. Guided by Mer- world, from the evil Nazis. sat listening to a sermon of it as Washington, DC. from antiquity who con- cury and possibly Minerva, My dad never fought on the about mothers and wondered Tartarus (our Hell) was a ducted the souls of the dead Hercules descended into the beaches at Normandy. He about honoring fathers, too, place beneath the earth, as in a boat across the river underworld. After some mi- flew in the famed Flying on a separate day. She far below as Elysium was Acheron. Ancient poets have nor incidents involving the Fortresses as a ball turret thought about her dad, a above. It was closed by iron represented Charon as a occupants, Hercules con- gunner. His mission in- Civil War veteran, who was gates, and occupancy was stern and robust old man, fronted Hades and demanded cluded 47 sorties over born in June and tirelessly reserved as the abode of the with eyes glowing like flame, that he be permitted to carry Germany. He earned the raised her five siblings after dammed. These were the white bushy hair, dingy off Cerberus. One account Distinguished Flying Cross the death of her mom dur- people who had incurred the clothes that were stained says that Hades agreed, if for his heroic efforts. ing the birth of her young- wrath of the gods, and in so with the muck of the river, Hercules could do so without Still I recall how proudly est child. doing, became subject to di- and holding a long pole which harming the dog. Another my dad displayed the Ameri- Sonora enlisted the aid vine vengeance. he used to propel the boat. report tells how Hercules can Flag on the front porch of community church orga- Lastly, of course, there was Probably the most interest- wounded Hades, forcing him of my childhood home virtu- nizations and the YMCA. Hades (our Purgatory), in the ing portrayal of this subject to retreat to Mt. Olympus ally every day of the year. My Spokane set aside June 19, depths of the earth, with its is in the lower right-hand for treatment. Nevertheless, mom was no less patriotic as 1910, to hold its first Father’s wide open doors. This was corner of Michelangelo’s Hercules dragged the hell- she and my dad each Memo- Day. The push to establish the place where all dead “Last Judgement” on the wall hound to daylight and pre- rial Day gathered me and a national observance be- souls went while awaiting of the Sistine Chapel, sented him to the king who my six siblings in the car gan with much fanfare, but judgement and commitment Vatican City. This painting was the author of all these to trek a few miles to clean- did not gain momentum to the upper or lower world. (fresco) is considered to be labors. Hercules was told up the cemeteries holding until 1916, when President Hades was usually repre- the largest and most com- from a safe distance, to take my grandparents, uncles Woodrow Wilson saw the sented as a place and also a prehensive fresco in the the dog back to Hades, thus and aunts. We also affixed exciting possibilities of such person. As a place it was a world. It shows that terrify- completing all of the labors American flags on the graves an observance. grove of barren willows, ing moment at the end of the that were imposed upon of veterans of war. That In 1924, President Calvin veiled in darkness or clouds world when the remorseful him. time-honored tradition be- Coolidge warmed to a cel- where the sun never shone. condemned are being drawn NEXT WEEK: The end of a gun by two members of ebration of Father’s Day, but The ground was covered down to the depths of the legend America’s Greatest Genera- did not provide the official tion continues in my family acknowledgement required to this day. by his office to create a na- For anybody who’s viewed tional observance. Four Why Do Italian-Americans Vote Democrat? on film the chaos as Ameri- decades passed before Presi- can soldiers were cut down dent Lyndon Johnson gave Or should I say Americans of Italian Heritage? by the Nazis as they ran the first official presiden- After all, we’re not Italian-Americans … we’re Americans from the boats storming tial recognition of Father’s by Luciano Russo Omaha Beach, you’d never Day in 1966. Yet Father’s think such awfulness oc- Day didn’t receive its full I am the son of Italian ing to work hard enough for titlement programs (welfare) curred as you watched the acknowledgement as a na- immigrants and I’ve always it. There was no guarantee and increasing forms of taxa- D-Day event two weeks ago. tional observance until voted Republican. I’ve no- of course, but the opportu- tion on hard working fami- Thousands of people sat in 1972, as President Richard ticed however that I am in nity was there and many of lies so that perfectly able neat rows of white chairs lis- Nixon signed a proclamation a very small minority. It our fathers took that oppor- bodied persons can live off tening to speeches by the that the third Sunday in seems like most Italian- tunity and entered the work- the fruits of our labor. Does leaders of the nations that June would be Father’s Day. Americans vote Democrat force or started their own it not now seem more appro- comprised the Allied Forces Whether your father is and I honestly don’t under- restaurants, construction priate to say that the Demo- under blue sky amidst the still with you or passed away stand why. I was taught, as companies, machine shops cratic Party is now the party breezy warm afternoon. years ago or recently, thank all of you, to always work etc … They weren’t given of the “non working man”? The serenity of the cem- him for all he’s done for hard, be responsible, respect any handouts or guarantees, Personally, I am more than etery overlooking a placid you. And for those who never the family, and trust in just a promise of a life full of willing to help the helpless, English Channel stood in met their father because he God. These principles are in blood, sweat and tears, and but we should not be forced stark contrast to that stormy died during war or was ab- total agreement with the after all that, if all went well, to support the clueless. morning 65 years earlier, sent for other reasons, recall Republican platform and in their children would benefit And as Roman Catholics, which factored enormously the uncle, coach, teacher, direct contrast to everything from the fruits of their labor. how on earth do we vote for in the Nazis favor. The blood- neighbor, clergy, grandfa- that today’s Democratic The Democratic Party how- a party that advocates the bath on that long ago June ther or employer who you party stands for. ever, while claiming to be killing of an unborn child? In morning turned the tide of grew to admire and respect. With regards to the prin- the party of the “working some cases even after the the war as the Allied Forces Look to him or them and man” ciple of hard work: Our par- , considers any fruits of child is born?? Before any of overtook the beaches of know you’re blessed that he ents came to this country their labor as inherited and you jump to conclusions, I’m Normandy after fiercely or they came your way. because they knew that our not earned, and usually la- not a religious zealot and I fighting their way through Happy Father’s Day! system of government al- bels them as “the rich”. The freely admit that when I was lowed ANYONE to pursue a Democrats use class warfare younger, this issue didn’t better life if they were will- mentality to increase en- bother me much. But after having been blessed with Mattéo Gallo two beautiful children I can- not understand why a J.M. 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Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor JOHN F. CIANO 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 May He Rest in Peace e-mail: [email protected] John F. Ciano passed in town politics, serving Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com away peacefully on as a town meeting June 13, 2009. John was member for many years Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly born on December 18, and then as Governor Published weekly by 1921 in Somerville, John A. Volpe’s cam- Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, Massachusetts. He was paign coordinator for Boston, MA 02113 the son of Francesco and the Town of Arlington. USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Elizabeth Ciano. As soon Upon the election of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the as John was 16 years of Governor Volpe, when POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 age he began working. John was asked would He told the factory that you like a state job, John James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma he was 18 years old C. replied “Why”? I am 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 and worked at that happy in the factory”. Vol. 113 - No. 25 Friday, June 19, 2009 factory until the United There was never a task States entered WWII. that John would not Whereupon to save his undertake nor was there GUEST EDITORIAL older brother from being ever a task that he could drafted, John enlisted and served in not do and in fact if someone said to John BEST POLICY MESSAGE the Army Air Corp from which he you can not do that, that would be the by Bernard Weiss was honorably discharged as a ultimate challenge for him and he would Sergeant. find a way to do it which others say could Barack Obama has the best foreign policy face the Upon his return to the States, he went not be done. USA has been able to present for decades. His multi- back to the factory known as Nepco He was always there for his two cultural and bi-racial background provides unparalleled where one of his relatives had assisted children, Linda who lives in Lexington acceptance and signals a new positive direction for the the original owners with a recipe for with her husband Sal Mirabella and his US global affairs. hotdogs and other items. John’s family son Frank who lives in Arlington, Still, it is surprising that such widely anticipated came from Gaeta, Italy. John was most Massachusetts. messages to Moslem communities missed on a couple proud of his background and most John will always be remembered by of important areas; notably — especially his work ethic. his two children, his older brother First: why did President Obama frame his remarks in He continued to work at the meat Angelo Ciano and wife Mary of Everett, such an apologetic perspective? The US has long been factory for most of his years. He was Massachusetts who survives him. a friend to Moslems from feeding missions in Somalia, a supervisor and then for a short He will be forever missed by his grand- intervention in Bosnia against genocide, stabilization period was plant manager. While children Sal Jr., John, Peter and Lisa attempts in Lebanon, massive investments in Iraq and working at the factory he always had a Mirabella, Lucinda Melissa Ciano Afghanistan, and certainly an open pluralistic society second job working as a handyman and great-grandson Dante Salvatore in America. Mr. Obama proclaimed a turning around in as John became very proficient at Mirabella. America’s arrogance and policies against Islam, where electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and Funeral was from The DeVito- there never was such a posture in the first place. cement work. O’Donnell Funeral Home, in Arlington, Second: in his remarks to Israel on the Settlements, John was most happy when he Massachusetts on Thursday, June 18, Israel has already confined building and improvements was with his wife Lucy dancing, but 2009 followed by a funeral Mass at to existing and long standing neighborhoods. Israel has equally happy working. John and 10:00AM in St. Agnes Church. recently and previously removed new and illegal settle- Lucy purchased a two family house Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ments as a regular protocol, and is not expanding bor- in Arlington, and John became active May John rest in everlasting peace. ders of existing settlements. Israel is acting within the prior treaties and roadmap. The various Palestinian terror groups continue to fire rockets and launch other attacks, which was formally renounced by the roadmap. I think Mr. Obama should carefully review the facts and New England Ride for Freedom VI history, before insisting that Israel make another uni- This summer don’t forget the New England The ceremony will be held at the Worcester lateral gesture, without having equal measures re- Ride for Freedom VI. Run to the Vietnam memorial site. The ride is presented by Roll- quired by the Palestinians. Veterans Memorial in Worcester on Sun- ing Thunder, Massachusetts Chapter #1. The Arab ‘street’ should love that they finally have an day, August 16th. The ride will start in Keep August 16th open. For more informa- American President talking tough to Israel. Will they Framingham and all proceeds to support tion contact Charlie at 617-371-8399 or Bob also reciprocate and heed his demand to cease violence? POW-MIA Awareness and Veterans Care. at 617-828-1255. While I applaud President Obama’s sincerity and pas- sion in addressing the problems of the Middle East, I hope he is not being simplistic in thinking that if Is- rael stops building inside existing settlements and even if the Palestinians cease fire that peace and a two state Mary (Sozio) solution are around the corner. Likewise, I hope he does not equate the various other Middle East issues with the Arab-Israeli disputes. Iran and Iraq fought a bloody Molinari war unrelated to Israel. Saddam Hussein invaded tiny Kuwait to enrich himself and his country, again unre- ary (Sozio) Molinari of Boston’s North End, passed lated to Israel. Chechnyan Moslem rebels fought against away on Monday, June 15, 2009. Beloved daughter Russians, furthermore unrelated to Israel. Iran took M of the late Benedetto and Carmela (Petrocelli) Sozio. American diplomats and dependents prisoner for well over a year, unrelated to Israel. If Israel and Palestin- Loving wife of the late Louis Molinari. Cherished mother of ians ever get their two state solution, there will still be Bennett and Richard Molinari of the North End and the late the Taliban and Al Qaeda to deal with. Louis A. Molinari. Loving sister of the late Mamie, Lena, and Maybe, President Obama’s administration can focus Ralph Sozio. Loving grandmother of Scott and Louis Molinari. on alternative fuels, which will eventually move all of Cherished aunt of Rita Covelle, Marie Rizzo, and the late these petty disputes out of the mainstream debate by removing the financial incentive from many of these Charles Rizzo. Also survived by great niece and nephew Audrey bit players. That would be the best policy message he Wilsack and Thomas Covelle. Funeral was held at Sacred Heart could deliver. Church, 12 North Square, Boston, on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, directly followed by a Funeral Mass. Interment at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Boston. Memorial contributions can be made in Mary’s name to Sacred Heart Italian Church, 14 N. 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I believe in Hanoi, says it is opening 50 new dollar denominated tives at Barclay’s PLC will Hanks are back for more of St. Michael the Archangel accounts/day up from 5-7 in junk bonds was the heaviest pocket $380 million from our money. After all, there’s and I believe in Lucifer. March. Optima Securities since June 2007 and the the sale of the banks money a recession going on right There is good in the world from Indonesia says the 5th highest on record. Money market arm to Black Rock there in Hollywood. They’ve and there is evil. These number of new accounts has supply in major countries Inc. The British banks milked us once with The aren’t metaphors, these con- doubled in the last three has been rising sharply rela- $13.5 billion sale touted as DaVinci Code, so why not re- cepts are real. I look at Abu months. The oil prices are tive to GDP and monitored a great value for sharehold- turn with some angels and Ghraib and see what went up 125% along with silver by Morgan Stanley’s data is ers is especially sweet for demons. Religious thrillers on there and I see evil. up 59%, copper up 90%, corn at its highest level going President Diamond Jr., who are the hottest movies today, All of us are part angel and up 45%, Ukraine’s stock back to the 1970s. A great gets tens of millions of huh? Didn’t see the first one part demon. We battle every- market up 125%, Vietnam’s number of money managers pounds in a management and won’t be seeing this too. day knowingly and unknow- market +116%, Indonesia’s are jumping back into incentive deal. Mr. Diamond I liked it better when we ingly with doing good or bad. up 76%, India 87% from win- stocks, fearing they will gets $36.5 million from the had Rocky and Rambo mov- Mostly, good wins out, but ter lows. In Shanghai, crowds fall behind the surging in- deal thanks to the 300,000 ies, or endless Planet of the we do have our bad days too. are back on weekends. dexes, and believe that the shares he acquired in Apes movies. At least with None of us are all altar Canada’s oil sands fields and world economy is finally Barclay’s as part of the plan. them, it was pure escapism. boys or altar servers. We are Exxon-Mobil said it is mov- poised to recover, led by the Two other executives, CEO These new pseudo-religious capable of so much good ing ahead with a delayed developing countries. “Were Blake Growman ($50 million) flicks only seem to bring out most of the time, but can be $8 billion pipeline near part of the crisis,” says Jeff and its COO Rich Ricci would the worse in us. People flock tempted toward evil. Kearl Lake and Canada’s Schappe, Chief Investment get $18 million. Barclay’s to see them or flock to boy- Often our decisions are Stock Index is up 41% since Officer at BB&T Asset Man- unit had $15 trillion in as- cott them. In the end Ron important ones. Few of them March 9th. In the U.S. some agement in Raleigh, NC. sets and accounted for 15% Howard wins. We wasted our are innocuous. As soon as stocks demolished in the “The most attractive oppor- of the profits. The plan on money. we wake up, we start mak- downturn have surged, such tunities are going to be in stock options was started in However, the topic of An- ing decisions that will have as banks and home builders, emerging opportunities over 2000, and the options would gels and Demons has always an effect on our day. Our so have Freeport McMoran time,” Larry Summer’s de- expire after ten years in intrigued me as both a hu- affect sends us on our day, and Caterpillar, Inc. In May, fended the administration’s 2010. Barclays will retain a man being and a Christian. making choices and living Dealigic reported that more taking control of Fannie Mae 20% stake in the firm, From the earliest age, I was with them. new stock was issued by ex- and Freddie Mac and AIG, which will be named Black taught to pray to my guard- However, we are not help- isting companies in U.S. besides taking large stakes Rock Global Inc. Mr. Ricci ian angel and to avoid temp- less when faced with giving markets than any time in GM and Citigroup, and did the negotiations for the tation by the devil. The battle into evil or doing good. Inside since 1995, when it began usher Chrysler into and out sale. Mr. Diamond and other between good and evil starts each of us is something that keeping records. Worries of bankruptcy, while shifting directors received no bo- real young. We inherit our tells us what is right or are spreading that like pre- the balance power between nuses for 2008. Mr. Diamond core values from our parents wrong. If you listen to some, vious liquidity driven mar- creditors and unions. Larry received 250,000 pounds for and our upbringing. Over the our lives are not ours to live. ket surges, this one could Summers defended Obama’s salary in 2008. CVC Capital years we evolve in our lives, I heard the analogy recently end badly, although most in- efforts as pro-free market. had bid $4.4 billion for a por- we adapt to new circum- of driving your car down the vestors believe it won’t hap- Obama must have the au- tion of Barclays and will get stances and experiences road, angels racing along to pen soon. Money supply as thority to take over and liq- a chance to increase their and develop our own moral our left and devils doing like- measured in major coun- uidate failing nonbanking bid in five days. They will be code. We know what right wise on our right. Each side tries as measured by cash financial institutions. Regu- entitled to a break-up fee of and wrong means and we pulling us toward them. If I and checking accounts has lators must make certain 120,000 pounds. know good from bad. We try really believed that, I’d be been rising sharply relative that the companies have It’s time to call your to be good because bad gets taking the MBTA to work to goods and services are at enough money to weather financial advisor or call me punished or so we are told. every day. We aren’t that a high level since the the crisis. at 617-261-7777. Yeah, when we hear of good helpless. people suffering, we can ask The Bible can be used like aloud, “Why do good people MapQuest, but we travel our suffer while bad people seem lives alone, making deci- Town Fair Tire v. Massachusetts to win out?” I’ve caught my- sions constantly. Together, by Sal Giarratani self doing this and have yet with other people, family, been able to fully answer friends, co-workers and The state Supreme Judi- Hampshire owe Massachu- lines. One time we were that question. strangers, we struggle with cial Court in Boston probably setts $108,947 for items sold called, “the Cradle of Lib- If you listen or watch all ourselves and others. Hope- will hear a case shortly that to Bay Staters. The state is erty,” but now we’re acting those evangelicals on those fully doing our very best. would force New Hampshire justifying this move as a like the KGB. Let us hope cable stations, you wonder We each have the capac- businesses to collect sales reinterpretation of an exist- that the court decides in how people can believe that ity to be angels or demons. taxes from Bay State cus- ing “use tax” law that is more favor of the rights of Massa- stuff. I am an intelligent per- It isn’t one or the other. Most tomers and pass it on to the than 40 years old. chusetts residents to shop son and most of those TV of us are pushed towards Bay State, a move New I thought this was where they wish without the preachers sell a good story, good because good makes us Hampshire legislators have America? American citizens state trying to squeeze out but why do so many people feel good. Every day with or tried to block. According to a have a right to purchase some tax monies across buy into it. Shortly after without help, we get born story in the METRO news- items anywhere they wish. state lines. Massachusetts 9/11, the lot of them were again at dawn to struggle paper (May 21), state audi- The long arm of Massachu- isn’t New Hampshire, plain selling “The End Times are again before bedtime. One tors estimate three of Town setts doesn’t have the right and simple. 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Vehicles parked in violation of the street cleaning park- — COMPETITIVE PRICES — For information ing regulations prevent the street sweepers from being able about advertising in to get close enough to the curb to complete the job properly. the Post-Gazette, For this reason, vehicles that are not moved in accordance 617-227-8929617-227-8929 call 617-227-8929. with the posted regulations will be subject to a $40 parking ticket and may be towed. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 19, 2009 Page 5 Nearly 2,000 People Take a Sunday Staycation to the East Boston Beach Day BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS Families Enjoy Free Ferry Rides for Flag Day Cloudy weather did not deter the nearly 2,000 people from enjoying free ferry rides to the Boston Harbor Islands yesterday. The Boston Harbor Island Alliance offered the free rides to anyone wearing red, white and blue in honor of Flag Day and the chance to provide families a fun activity at a price everyone could afford … free. The event was sponsored by The Solomon Fund. Many families are looking for staycations, such as the Boston Harbor Islands, for sum- mer fun. In fact, May ferry ridership to the Visitors board the free ferry at the Long islands was up 12 percent over last year. Wharf pier in Boston. Visitors on Sunday spent the day fishing on Georges Island, listening to jazz on Spec- “Boston is fortunate to have this natural tacle Island, hiking and picnicking with treasure in our backyard,” said David spectacular views of the Boston skyline. Solomon, executive director of The “This year our family is mindful of our Lawrence & Lillian Solomon Fund who spon- budget and looking for day trip options to sored the event. “We are always supportive enjoy the summer,” said Diana Wong of of efforts to promote the Boston Harbor Is- Milton, who visited the islands with her fam- lands, but as many families look for ways to ily for free on Flag Day. “The islands were a cut costs this summer, we wanted to offer great new adventure for our kids and we are more people an opportunity to visit the On Wednesday June 17, 2009 East Boston celebrated sure to visit again.” islands and enjoy the great activities offered beach day at Constitution Beach (Shea’s Beach) in Orient The generosity of The Lawrence & Lillian by Boston Harbor Island Alliance.” Heights. Shown here basking in the sun are: Rita Tritto Solomon Fund in sponsoring this event For more information about Boston Harbor (left) and Janice Tritto sitting in their chairs. Standing made these free trips possible. Island Alliance visit www.islandalliance.org. is Jackie Rosatto (left) and Lee Correale-Nealon holding little Gianluca. Great Chef and Station 7 Honored at (Photo by Sal Giarratani) East Boston Main Streets 2009 Awards Ceremony 36th ANNUAL On Thursday, June 11, awarded the volunteer of Angus Mui from Great Chef 2009 East Boston Main the year for 2009. The in Day Square and Orient DOROTHY CURRAN Streets held its annual Community Service Office Heights. Great Chef has awards ceremony to honor has gone above and be- been a proud participant local recipients for the yond the call of duty as in every annual Taste of WEDNESDAY EVENING Volunteer and Business of volunteer board members, Eastie event since 1996 the Year Award. participating in events and and is a generous supporter CONCERT SERIES East Boston Main Streets creating a positive connec- to many East Boston organi- is proud to announce that tion to the neighborhood. zations. RETURNS TO CITY HALL PLAZA Sergeant Arthur McCarthy This years’ recipient of Congratulations to the Boston’s longest-running outdoor concert series and the community service East Boston Main Streets 2009 Boston Main Streets returns for its 36th year with Mayor Thomas M. Menino officers at Station 7 were Business of the Year is Awards recipients! hosting a wide variety of talent at this unique venue located in the heart of the city. All shows begin at 7 p.m. and are presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with night What Are You Doing This Summer? series sponsors Laborers’ Local Union No. 22, and the Mayor Menino Reminds Families about Fun Programming Opportunities Michael Francis Cahill Fund/City of Boston. Series and Activities Ahead of Summer Kick-Off on June 22nd sponsors include WCVB-TV Channel 5, Boston Herald, Magic 106.7 FM, Berklee College of Music, and the Mayor Thomas M. Menino today reminded youth-serving non-profits and provides a Boston Police Activities League with support from the Boston families that the City of Boston has searchable database of programs. Boston Elderly Commission and the Mayor’s Office of launched the Boston R.O.C.K.S!!! website Highlights of Boston R.O.C.K.S!!! include Arts, Tourism & Special Events. Each show opens with and hotline for children and families still all the summer programs offered by the City “Spotlight on Youth” featuring talented young looking for summer programs and activities. of Boston such as ParkArts; free concerts; performers from the Berklee City Music Program. “Boston is a great place to be a young “Boston R.O.C.K.S!!! Out” and “R.O.C.K. the person, especially in the summer,” said Park” free summer day programs as well as JULY 22 Eguie Castrillo and his Orchestra Mayor Menino. “From exploring the Harbor hundreds of programs offered by Boston non- with the Hachay Machete Dance Islands, to seeing a concert at City Hall profits. Company Plaza, to summer day programs at one of our These programs are listed at www.boston JULY 29 US Air Force Band of Liberty community centers, there is no shortage of youthzone.com/summer. At this website, presents special guest Jane activities. We want to make sure that our young people can find information about Monheit kids know about all of the great things summer programs, events, jobs and volun- AUGUST 5 Disco Night with Stardust happening in neighborhoods across the city.” teering, and more. Families can also access AUGUST 12 US Air Force Band of Liberty with Now in its third year, Boston R.O.C.K.S!!! these same resources by calling 617-635- special guest Ann Hampton (Recreational Opportunities for City Kids) KIDS (5437). In addition, the Mayor is host- Callaway is a coordinated summer programming ing a special kick-off of Boston R.O.C.K.S!!! nd For more information, please call (617) 635-4505 or campaign aimed at connecting Boston 2009 on Monday, June 22 from 3-5 p.m. go to www.cityofboston.gov/parks. youth with programs and activities. In at Boston Centers for Youth & Families’ addition to highlighting expanded summer Mirabella Pool on Commercial St., in the programming at City of Boston community North End. Various agencies will be on centers and parks, the Boston R.O.C.K.S!!! hand with information about their summer website contains information from area programs. Italy Trip November 1-9, 2009 (9 days /7 nights) Everyone’s Wild for Stone Zoo’s 2009 DAVID SALIBA and AL TASSONE are arranging a trip with a Travel Agency to A Wild Affair! Sorrento with visits to Capri, Amalfi, etc. Cost of the trip includes air fare, hotel, meals FIFTH ANNUAL TASTING EVENTPROGRAMS A Wild Affair is a “tasting” natural environment. Pro- and bus trip visits. The cost is about $2,206 p.p. event that will feature sta- ceeds from A Wild Affair sup- We will be staying in the same hotel for the tions hosted by local restau- port the operation and con- complete trip. rants and caterers — as well tinued growth of Stone Zoo. YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US. THERE as live entertainment, a A Wild Affair will take silent auction and an oppor- place on Saturday, June 20, ARE NO STRANGERS ONLY FRIENDS WE tunity to stroll among the 2009 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at HAVEN’T MET. animals. Last year’s event Stone Zoo located at 149 Any commissions or fees received for the trip will sold-out and this year’s Pond Street, Stoneham, MA. promises to be even better To order tickets, call 617- be used to arrange a reunion of our traveling with the opening of Stone 989-3760 or visit www.stone friends after the trip at a great hotel. (No profit for Zoo’s new gibbon exhibit. zoo.org, tickets can also be us). A brochure with all details and costs will be Gibbons are tree dwellers purchased at the gate. and the exhibit will allow For additonal information, sent to you. them to climb and swing please call 781-438-5100 or Call Al Tassone 1-508-864-3533 from trees, mimicking their visit www.stonezoo.org Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 19, 2009

Res Publica ALL THAT ZAZZ by Mary N. DiZazzo by David Trumbull What’s in Your Beach Bag? Congratulations are in Based on past elections votes cast is 12.77% — still Ciao bella, Skip that heavy CD player order to Aaron Michlewitz. I had predicted 15% turn-out, awfully low. I’ve already spent a few and load up an Ipod for He moved residents of the but we failed to get to even Close to 90% of the poten- nice days at my pool Charles entertainment. North End, Waterfront, that low number —why? tial voters didn’t vote. Did River Park — 7,000 square A pack of moist towel- Beacon Hill, Downtown, First off we should note they not know there was an feet of paradise! It’s just be- ettes with anti-bacterial Chinatown, Bay Village, that the voter turnout was election? Did they not care hind the sign “If You Lived is refreshing. A pack of tis- South End, and Roxbury to probably greater than the ten who will represent them? Did Here ... you’d be home now!” sues — you can find fun go out and vote this past percent the City of Boston they find all three candi- It’s where all should be. printed beach ones at a Tuesday. Those voters, by a Election Department statis- dates acceptable and so I was ready for my after- novelty store very large margin, elected tics indicate. That is so be- didn’t care which one won? noon in the sun. I checked Turban if not wearing big him to be the new Repre- cause the total number of Did they find all three can- my beach bag and made diva sun hat — to protect sentative of the Third Suf- registered voters includes didates unacceptable and so sure all my essentials were hair. folk District in the General many “inactive” voters, that withheld their vote from all? there for a comfortable time! Bi-focal sunglasses if you Court of Massachusetts. is, persons who have not Over the next few months I’ll So here is a check list to plan on reading. Turn out was low, very low, voted in recent elections and be studying this question of help you start off a healthy, Towel and chair (pool sup- but that is not a reflection have not responded to the low voter turnout. If you have beautiful summer — that is plies all that). on Mr. Michlewitz. All the annual city census. My ex- stuck with the column to the coming! Breath mints to ask candidates worked hard to perience in working with end you must be one of the First of all — Sunscreen is “blonde” questions to life- attract voter attention. Local voter lists is that a very high few with an interest in local a definite. Apply all over guards! and even Boston regional percentage of those “inac- politics, I invite you to join BEFORE you hit the lounge Insect repellent — in case print, radio, television, and tive” voters are in fact, not me in this study. I can be chair. Re-apply during the it’s the season for green internet news outlets cov- potential voters because reached at david@trumbull day. Some sun is good for heads, no see-ums or ered the race. Local civic they have moved out of the ofboston.org. groups held candidate nights. district or died but their you. Our bodies need the mosquitoes. Vitamin D. So start off slow Mobile phone — time your- However, all that attention names have not yet been David Trumbull is the chair- especially if you are tanning. self in the sun. directed at the race by a few purged from the list. In the man of the Boston Ward Then have handy a good OK — now you’re ready for failed to generate interest Third Suffolk District about Three Republican Committee. tanning oil that moisturizes a safe and fun time in the on the part of the many. Out one-quarter of all registered Boston’s Ward Three includes and prevents the aging sun. of 28,686 registered voters voters are inactive. Take the North End, West End, part effects of the sun. Try to Buona giornata and God the number who voted were them out of the universe of of Beacon Hill, downtown, protect your face! I recently bless the United States of 2,747. That’s a 9.59% turn- potential voters and the waterfront, Chinatown, and invested in an SPF 50, fabu- America! out rate. turnout rate for 2,747 actual part of the South End. lous, diva sun hat by Scala. — Mary N. Sunscreen lip balm. Apply DiZazzo-Trumbull The Power of the FIG TREE under lip stick. A bathing suit with vintage Read prior weeks’ “All That by Rose Giammarco sunglasses is big this year. Zazz” columns at www.mary Every once in a while the When my father was A cover-up for when the 4nails.com. Mary is a third- story of the fig tree resur- diagnosed with cancer, the sun is getting too much. generation cosmetologist and faces. This year I experience doctors decided to palliate Flip-flops for hot sand or a Massachusetts distributor of the power of the fig tree his pain with a series of cement! Kosmea brand rose hip oil myself. On May 7, 2009 my three radiation treatments. Bottled water — stick a products. She may be con- father, Domenico Federico The first radiation treat- couple in the freezer the tacted at (978) 470-8183 or passed away at the age of 93. ment weakened him so night before for a cool treat. [email protected] He died a month later after much that he was hardly he was diagnosed with can- able to walk and he kept cer. He was a hard working asking us to go over and loving family man that took help him raise the fig tree his young family to America that had been dormant from Italy so that his chil- during the winter. He had dren, grandchildren and already dug up the fig tree NORTH END AGAINST DRUGS great-grandchildren prosper. but did not have the strength Congratulates He always stressed the to raise it up. So my husband importance of an education. and I went over one Satur- AARON MICHLEWITZ Or, as he would say to my day afternoon and raised as the newly elected brothers. “If you do not go to the fig tree up. I had to help school you will have to dig my father back up the stairs 3rd District State Representative ditches like me.” With the to America and became a because he was so weak. limited education that he member of Construction and The next day my sister was given, he enlisted in the General Laborers Union, called me and said “How Italian army, was a Prisoner Local 22 where he worked did you get daddy to move?” of War, went to Venezuela as a laborer for many years He was not able to move a for work and then came until his retirement. muscle and was rushed to the hospital. It seemed like as if the fig tree was up and his job was complete. He Sunday Brunch at died ten days later in the hospital. During the days of funeral preparations, I looked at the fig tree and noticed barely a few leaves budding Brunch and Dinner Menu for but on the day of his funeral, AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING the fig tree was in full bloom Constitution Cooperative Apartments, where residents with so many leaves on it have a voice in the management of their building, is FATHER’S DAY like as if my father was tell- currently accepting applications for studio and one “Ecco is a pleasant and comfortable place to ing us that he was in his bedroom apartments. linger over a beautifully presented meal that glory. explores the savory side of casual dining, It is now a month after Located in the heart of City Square in Charlestown, this with comfortable prices. Overall, Ecco earns my father passed away and active senior housing co-op is within walking distance to the Gold Plate.” – TV Diner Review every time I look at that fig shopping, banks, churches and is on an MBTA bus line. tree, I remember him as “Take a look around, check out the colorful cocktails, Rent is based on 30% of income (income limits apply) to the sleek furniture, the creative cuisine. So where are being a good hard working we? The Back Bay? Beacon Hill? Not even close. We’re man and a caring father. It qualified seniors 62 and older and to younger persons who at Ecco in East Boston … This neighborhood is now up to us, his offspring are mobility impaired requiring the special design features newcomer is wowing the crowds. – to keep the fig tree alive and of accessible units. Phantom Gourmet Review cover it come fall in order to perpetuate this Italian tra- Call 1-800-225-3151 for leasing information. Reservations now being accepted dition my father so loved. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OUTDOOR PATIO NOW OPEN DIAMONDS 107 Porter Street, East Boston, MA ROLEX The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily for Reservations and Additional Information ESTATE JEWELRY the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- Bought & Sold sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. Please Call 617-561-1112 or www.eccoboston.com There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via Jewelers Exch. Bldg. e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- FREE PARKING Jim (617) 263-7766 addressed, stamped envelope. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 19, 2009 Page 7

2009 NORTH END Freeway FESTIVAL DIRECTORY SPONSORED BY Says ... LUCIA Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much R I S T O R A N T E & B A R negotiating on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer readers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, JUNE Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. In many of my articles I try to make them ST. DOMENIC June 28 Procession Only - North funny so that my readers enjoy and can Square 2 pm laugh and some articles are serious. This is one of the best in my opinion. Did you know I have a friend named Bella JULY and she is a miniature horse as you can see in the picture and the little pooch’s MADONNA DEL GRAZIE July 12 name is Saul Gantz and he lives in Medford. Procession Only - North Sq. 2 pm His grandmother Jeannie works at the Ye Old Union Oyster House as assistant dining ST. ROCCO July 19 room manager. This horse belongs to her granddaughter Elissa she is 7 years old and Procession Only - Prince St. 1 pm both these guys joined her for her birthday. Of course they all had cake. Bella, the horse ST. JOSEPH July 24 - 26 stays in Indian Rock Stables in Saugus, Hanover & Battery Sts. Massachusetts and visits Elissa in Medford. Saul Gantz and Bella Sunday Procession 1 pm They keep the horse in the backyard until and a happy one. On that note may I say she is really to return to the stables. The “Happy 7th Birthday Elissa and many more. I picture here is just wonderful! How the two just wanted you to know that pooches have AUGUST of them get along so well. Writing my birthdays too and June 18 was mine so articles just amazes me to the stories that therefore next year just maybe we can cel- ST. AGRIPPINA July 31 - August 2 can be told and the pooch and miniature ebrate together. Enjoy your horse and happy Hanover & Battery Sts. horse that turned out to be wonderful rela- trails to you. Sunday Procession 1 pm tives that get along so well. Another story That’s all for now … Life is good

MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 7 - 9 Hanover & Battery Sts. St. Anthony’s Feast Sunday Procession 1 pm Celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO August 13 - 16 by Sal Giarratani North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) Our Lady of Mount Carmel survivors Sunday Procession 1 pm in East Boston held a communion service in honor of St. Anthony of Padua for his feast day on June 13, 2009. Over 50 parishioners ST. ANTHONY August 28 - 30 showed up. Following the service everyone Endicott & Thacher Sts. went to the downstairs church hall for Sunday Procession 12 pm another feast. In October, Our Lady of Mount Carmel survivors will be remembering the SEPTEMBER 5th anniversary of a church shuttered by the Archdiocese of Boston on October 12, ST. LUCY August 31 2004. Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm

ST. ROSALIE September 13 Procession Only - North Square 1 pm MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS

Lawrence, MA FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 4 - 6 Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino Common & Union St., Lawrence Sunday Procession 3 pm

Cambridge Festival SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 12 - 13 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church still Statue of St. Anthony surrounded by the Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge “surviving” after being shuttered close to blessed bread, symbolic of this traditional Info: Call 617-354-7992 five years ago. feast day.

Frog Pond Wading Celebration June 26 Boston Common Frog Pond For wading the Frog Pond Day. For further informa- reopens for wading on Fri- spray pool is open daily from tion, please call the Frog LUCIA day, June 26 following an 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Pond at (617) 635-2120. official ribbon cutting cer- R I S T O R A N T E & B A R emony at 2 p.m. Traditional The celebration will fea- All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei ture a special visit from of- Italian Cuisine ficial mascot Frog Pond Freddie, entertainment, and Donato Frattaroli arts and crafts activities with Sidewalk Sam. Chil- 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 dren of all ages can enjoy story telling by ReadBoston 617.367.2353 and music and activities pro- vided by the Mix 98.5 Street — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — Team. All attendees are eli- gible to enter a summer Private dining rooms for any occasion raffle for a chance to win great prizes including give- [email protected] aways from Walt Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer’s 3-D “G- www.luciaboston.com Force,” which opens in the- Bistro • Beer • Wine aters July 29th. Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 19, 2009 Pirandello Lyceum 2009 Scholarship Awards On Sunday May 17, 2009 the Pirandello Lyceum conducted its annual scholarship program at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport. Guests were treated to a lavish breakfast buffet. The Pirandello Lyceum awarded six $1,500.00 scholarships to outstanding Massachusetts high school students. Vincent Fazzolari, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, and his committee did a great job in choosing these recipients. We would also like to thank Dr. Carlo Cipollone, Educational Director, Italian Consulate Office, for his generosity to the Pirandello friends and members, the board was able to accomplish this goal.

THE SAM AND LUCY CRISAFULLI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Left to right: Rosario Cascio, Joe Crisafulli, Marisa Orlando, scholarship recipient, Vincent Fazzolari and Mary and Franco Vitiello.

THE FRANK ARRICALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Dr. Carlo Cipollone, Shannon Hurley-Delvecchio, scholarship recipient, Vincent Fazzolari and Lino Rullo.

THE AL NATALE SCHOLARSHIP Left to right: Dr. Dean Saluti, Marjorie Cahn, Vincent Fazzolari, Liana Erano scholar- ship recipient, Al Natale and Elaine.

THE ANTHONY CORDARO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Left to right: Dorothy Maio, Rosario Cascio, Katherine E. Purcell, scholarship recipient, Vincent Fazzolari and Allyn Christopher.

THE PIRANDELLO LYCEUM SCHOLARSHIP Left to right: Dr. Stephen Maio, Maria Capogreco, Jeffrey Arinella, Sandra Ann Marzilli, Scholarship recipient, and Vincent Fazzolari.

THE MARK FRATTAROLI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Left to right: Rosario Cascio, Francesco Buccella, scholarship recipient, Vincent Fazzolari and Frank Ciano.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Standing, Left to right: Dr. Stephen Maio, Jeffrey Arinella, Dr. Carlo Cipollone, Rosario Cascio, Liana M. Erano, Sandra Ann Marzilli, Francesco Buccella, Allyn Christopher and Vincent Fazzolari. Seated, Left to Right: Shannon Hurley-Delvecchio, Marisa Orlando and Katherine E. Purcell. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 19, 2009 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

tion and tribute to their work since it was first broadcast in advancing the recogni- from the Boston Symphony tion of integrative therapies Orchestra’s summer home and care for breast cancer in 1998. patients. Tickets are available The Healing Garden was through Tanglewood’s Web founded by Elizabeth Tyson- site, www.tanglewood.org, Smith, Executive Director, and through Symphony- and Bill Thurston in honor Charge at 888-266-1200. For of Bill’s wife Virginia “Ginny,” further information and box who died from breast cancer office hours, please call the in 1993. Ginny was an avid Boston Symphony Orchestra gardener whose acres of at 617-266-1492 or visit Bill Stoddard, Program original gardens surround www.bso.org. Director for the Police Ac- the Healing Garden facility ……. Top of the Hub will tivities League, presents today. once again present its Boston Parks Commis- The Healing Garden is annual Independence Day sioner Antonia Pollak with surrounded by eight acres We share one more photo gourmet celebration 52 a check to help support this of beautiful gardens, rolling from “Party in the Park,” floors above the city. The summer’s upcoming Dor- hills, tranquil woods and a which was featured in last evening begins on Saturday, othy Curran Wednesday Koi pond. The center serves week’s “Socially Set” col- July 4, with a complimen- Evening Concert Series as a model resource for hos- umn: Ellie Cornish, left, tary “Chef’s Hors d’Oeuvres being held on Wednesdays pitals seeking to enhance and Wendy Shattuck enjoy & Cocktail Reception” from from July 22 to August 12 their supportive services the festive spring gala, 7 - 8 p.m. Models wear two of Michael at City Hall Plaza. and is a continuing educa- which was held at the A five-course dinner de- De Paulo’s designs at a re- (Photo by Lauren Patrick) cent fashion luncheon held tion site for health providers Kelleher Rose Garden signed by Executive Chef at Brasserie Joe’s, which fea- such as nurses, physi- in the Back Bay Fens ben- Mark Porcaro follows at tured the noted designer’s cal therapists and social efiting the Justine Mee 8 p.m. accompanied by a perfect way to celebrate ’09 Couture Evening Collec- workers. Liff Fund and the Emerald simulcast of the Boston Pops Independence Day. “ tion, “Enchanted Garden.” More than fifty programs Necklace Conservancy. concert, live from the Hatch Oliver also said that (Photo by Ian Larraga) a month are held for hun- (Photo by Shell. The night will be the Skywalk Observatory, dreds of women without Roger Farrington) capped with a sky-high view located on the 50th floor of Congratulations are in or- financial barriers. The team (weather permitting) of the the Prudential Building, der to The Virginia Thurston of licensed therapists, coun- dlelit dining rooms, each fireworks spectacular at will be open the evening Healing Garden, which re- selors, and instructors pro- with original brick fire- 10:30 p.m. of July 4th for those inter- cently hosted its spring vide individual counseling, places, exposed beams and Advance credit card reser- ested solely in viewing benefit auction entitled support groups, educational antique sconces. vations are required. The the fireworks show. From “Can You Dig It!” featuring a workshops, exercise and The property is owned by evening is ticketed, pre-paid 8 to 11 p.m., the Skywalk festive cocktail buffet at expressive therapies. Danielle deBenedictis and and non-refundable. For in- will admit guests with spe- The Concord Country Club. For information about the her hubby Peter Karlson, formation and reservations, cial ticketing. The auction was held to garden and its upcoming owners of The Summer call 617-536-1775. Enjoy! raise funds to expand the programs, be sure to visit House in ‘Sconset, the Sum- General Manager Raphael programs and services of- www.healinggarden.net. mer House on India Street Oliver commented, “We’re (Be sure to visit Hilda fered at the Healing Garden, ……. Celebrity chef Todd and The Pineapple Inn, the only restaurant in the Morrill’s gardening Web site, which is located in Harvard, English opened a new Figs among others. city with this unique van- www.bostongardens.com. Mass. restaurant on Nantucket For information about the tage point. What could be In addition to events covered The gala evening featured last month in the midst new Figs, call 508-228-7800. better than a relaxing cock- and reported by the columnist, the recognition of two hon- of The Nantucket Wine Incidentally, we are told tail hour, a wonderful meal, “The Socially Set” is compiled orees, Dr. Jon DuBois of Festival. The occasion has that The Summer House the Pops concert in the back- from various other sources Emerson Hospital’s Bethke created quite the buzz. Restaurant in ‘Sconset is ground and a bird’s eye such as news and press re- Cancer Center and Dr. Mar- The well-received menu back under the direction of view of the fireworks over leases, PRNewswire services, garet Duggan of the Faulk- has been described as Executive Chef, Marc Orfaly, The Charles River. It’s the etc.) ner Hospital Breast Center. “Mediterranean cuisine a Beard House finalist for The evening was a celebra- with a heavy Italian the Best Chef in the North- influence.” east. He’ll also be ove- Betty Levin rseeing the food at the tells us that the Beachside Bistro when it evening she at- opens in mid-June, weather tended Chef Todd permitting. himself was do- ……. Hollywood icon Mar- ing the honors, tin Sheen and legendary ably assisted by entertainer Steve Martin his three chil- have joined the lineup for dren: Oliver, Garrison Keillor’s live broad- Isabella, and cast of “A Prairie Home Simon. “They Companion” on Saturday, were so profes- June 27 at Tanglewood. sional in their Mr. Sheen, who is known tasks and a great for his starring roles in “Wall help to the staff Street,” “Apocalypse Now” as for the two seat- well as TV’s “The West ings that were Wing,” will perform with completely filled. Keillor and the rest of the The food, of “Prairie Home Companion” course, was cast. exceptional …” As part of the broadcast, The new Figs Steve Martin and The Steep is located a short Canyon Rangers will per- stroll from Main form bluegrass and banjo Celebrity Chef Todd English, center, Street, on the songs from Martin’s recently celebrates the opening of his newest site of Nan- released all-music album restaurant, Figs at 29 Fair Street, tucket’s oldest “The Crow: New Songs for with his friends and partners, Peter inn, 29 Fair the 5-String Banjo.” Karlson, left, and attorney Danielle Street, dating The live broadcast of the DeBenedictis, Nantucket husband- back to 1709. season finale of “A Prairie and-wife entrepreneurs. Figs has three Home Companion” has be- (Photo by Fifi Greenberg) separate, can- come a Tanglewood tradition Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 19, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo FLAG DAY WEEK in Boys Tennis D1 Concord On June 14, 1777, in order Carlisle topped Longmeadow to establish an official flag for 3-2, D2 Winchester over the new Nation the Conti- Hingham 3-2, D3 Hamilton REAPER: Strike Team mobilizes to nental Congress passed the Wenham stopped Mt. Grey- SEASON TWO (4-DVD) free a drug lord’s daughter First Flag Act ... “Resolved lock 4-1, on the Girls side D1 Lionsgate — but it all comes down that the Flag of the United Algonquin defeated Wellesley Reaper: Season Two in- to Detective Vic Mackey States be made of thirteen 4-1, D2 Winchester shutout cludes all 13 episodes from (Michael Chiklis) confront- stripes, alternate red and Hingham 5-0, and D3 Dover the sophomore season and is ing his greatest adversary: white, that the union be thir- Sherborn shutdown South loaded with special bonus himself. Pressured to take teen stars, white in a blue Hadley 5-0. In Boys Lacrosse material. The show stars down Pezuela (F.J. Rio), Vic field, representing a new D2 St. John’s Shrewsbury Bret Harrison and Ray Wise, negotiates with ICD to Constellation.” Like Presi- topped Walpole 17-8, in East and follows the turbulent life vanquish Beltran (Francesco dents before him, Barack D1 Duxbury tipped St. John’s of Sam (Harrison), a slacker Quinn) at last, and the skel- Obama issued a Proclama- Prep 13-12, East D2 Walpole The Giammarco Family whose world turns upside etons come tumbling out of tion declaring the week be- defeated Concord Carlisle 11- Hockey East players Billy down on his 21st birthday the closet. Will Vic pay for his ginning with June 14, 2009 7, and in East D3 it was Guerin (BC), Brook Orpik when he learns that his sins in the end? The answer as National Flag Week and Scituate nipping Dover (BC),Rob Scuderi (BC), Hal parents sold his soul to the lies in the ultimate betray- encouraged all to fly and Sherborn 8-7 in overtime. In Gill (Providence) and Johnny Devil (Wise). Forced to be als, climactic action and honor our American Flag. Girls D1 Lacrosse Westwood Curry (BU). Tommy Fitz- Hell’s bounty hunter, Sam devastating series finale! HAPPY FATHER’S DAY defeated Longmeadow 11-10 gerald was the Penguins with the aid of his goofball (10 hrs. 19 mins.). Sunday, June 21 is a spe- and in D2 Norwell took home Director of Player Personnel, friend track down evildoers cial day. It’s a day to say the trophy toppling North and joined the coaching and send them back where THE JACK LEMMON ‘Thank You’ to Dad, the man, Andover 15-6. On the softball ranks in February. He played they belong. 13 episodes — FILM COLLECTION who does so many things to field we ‘Salute’ D1 Cham- for Providence College and smart, funny and hip! (9 hrs. (6-DVD) make great the lives of his pion Lexington shutout win- went to Austin Prep before 45 mins.). Sony Pictures Home Ent. family, often unnoticed. His ners over Gardner 2-0, D2 his lengthy NHL Career. He Jack Lemmon was an day should be his day. Don’t Ashland, who shutout Hud- also has a few Charlestownie DO THE RIGHT THING: actor’s actor — the sort who forget Father’s Day! son 3-0, and D3 winners St. roots! This is why we follow 20TH ANNIVERSARY made it look easy as he lit ST. JOHN SCHOOL Mary’s of Lynn, who held back college athletics. EDITION (2-DVD) up the screen in everything CLASS OF 2009 Monty Tech 8-5. On the base- COLLEGE BOARD Universal Studios Home from powerful drama to irre- Congratulation to all the ball diamond all hail BC High, BC catcher Tony Sanchez Entertainment sistible comedies. The Jack Eighth graders, who gradu- who won their second was drafted by the Pittsburgh Directed by visionary Lemmon Film Collection has ated from St. John’s School straight Championship top- Pirates 4th overall, and the filmmaker Spike Lee, and five of his best-loved Colum- on June 11th, and to all their pling St. John’s Shrewsbury highest ever BC pick, join- celebrating its 20th Anni- bia comedy classics. Phffft!- teachers, family, and friends, 11-2. Abington defeated West ing him Eagle Reliever- versary, Do The Right 1954 features Kim Novak; who helped make their Boylston 10-5 for the D2 1st baseman Mike Bel Fiore Thing is one of the most Operation Mad Ball-1957 with graduation possible and suc- Crown, and in D3 it was Au- by the Arizona Diamond thought provoking and Ernie Kovacs and Mickey cessful. Members of the Class burn edging Plymouth North Backs. Rumor is getting groundbreaking films of Rooney; The Notorious Land- are Justin Amoroso, Brendan 2-1. Congratulations to all stronger that BC and BU, both the last 20 years. The con- lady-1962 stars Novak and Cantin, Yarah Hassani, the 2009 State Champions! the men and women, will play troversial story centers Fred Astaire; Under The Yum Bianca Lafrate, Elizabeth HIGH SCHOOL PREP a Hockey East game in early around one scorching inner Yum Tree-1963 featured a McKelway, Marissa Rosati, NOTEBOOK January at Fenway Park. city day, when racial ten- cast of Carol Lynley, Dean Matti-Ann Matarazzo, Mari- Boston English baseball star TIDBITS sions reach the boiling point Jones, Edie Adams, Imogene lena Phillips, Danielle Saitta catcher Nelfi Zapata was - Birthday Best to Aaron in a tough Brooklyn neigh- Coca and Paul Lynde, Good and Logan Sweet. Remember drafted by the New York Mets, Michlewitz and to Grace borhood. The powerhouse Neighbor Sam-1964 with St. John’s School will always and Thayer Academy baseball Rugnetta. ensemble cast creates a Romy Schneider and Edward be there for you. It is your star Kyle McKenzie was - Congrats to Peter Lyons, gallery of unforgettable char- G. Robinson. Bonus disc school, and always will be. drafted by the New York Yan- son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter acters, due to standout per- includes Jack’s son Chris’s FRIENDS OF THE kees. Danny Endicott was Lyons, on his recent gradua- formances by Danny Aiello, 2-part documentary. (9 hrs. NORTH END presented the ‘John Woods tion from North Carolina Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, 15 mins.). North End Against Drugs Award’ given annually to the State and to BU Bianca Rosie Perez, John Turturro would like to Thank the ‘most unselfish player’ on the Farro, daughter of Mr. and and Samuel L. Jackson. A IRON MAIDEN: ‘Friends of the North End’, in Malden Catholic Lacrosse Mrs. George Farro, on her notable piece of American FLIGHT 666 (2-DVD) particular Victor Passacan- Team. June 24 is the Boston graduation from Boston history! (2 hrs.). Universal Music Ent. tilli, for once again making City League Baseball Classic Latin. FLIGHT 666: The Film, a generous donation to the at Fenway Park. - Pope Benedict XVI has GRETZKY INDY & documents the first leg of NEAD Michelina and Ray- REUNION TIME: declared June 19, 2009 to THE W.H.A. (2-DVD) Iron Maiden’s legendary mond Costa Scholarship pro- CLASS OF 1982 June 19, 2010 the Year of the PCMP Somewhere Back In Time gram. It means a lot to the Christopher Columbus Priest. Major League hockey World Tour which took them young people of the North Class of 1982 finally hopes to - Celeb Sightings: the came to Indianapolis in 50,000 miles round the End. get it together. Eddie Fitz- Giammarco’s at Fenway 1974, unaware that two of planet playing 23 concerts SUMMER SUNDAY MASS gerald and Angela Guarino Park, North End Dodger Base- the sport’s greatest players on five continents in just AT ST. LEONARD’S Vilar are the point people. ball Coach Ralph Marting- would one day wear the 45 days. You experience a In addition to their regu- Class members can contact netti, Ralph DelGaudio ‘sniff- Racer’s red, white & blue. visual global tour from lar Sunday Mass schedule Angela at 781-241-7699 to ing out’ some Chinese food, This double-disc video is Mumbai to Sydney, Tokyo to St. Leonard’s Church in the help get the reunion ball roll- Rosina Fabbo on Fleet Street, much more than just a L.A., Mexico City to Costa North End will add an ‘extra’ ing ... don’t forget to invite along with her Dad, City launch pad for Wayne Rica, Bogota to Sao Paulo, Summer Sunday evening me! Councilor-at-Large Candi- Gretzky and Mark Messier, Buenos Aires and Santiago Mass at 5:00pm beginning PROLINE: STANLEY CUP date Ego Ezedi at the rather, it’s a time when a to New York and Toronto and June 21st and continue DU FITZS NEWNC Meeting, as was rebel major hockey league places in-between. Travel through Labor Day Weekend Pittsburgh won the Stanley North End City Councilor shook the N.H.L. to its core with the band to and from (September 6th). Cup defeating Detroit 2-1 Sal LaMattina, and North — and changed the game shows, in the bar and HAIL TO THE MIAA STATE in Game 7, and their is End City Council Candidate forever. The DVD points out during leisure time, while SPRING CHAMPIONS definitely a local connection Chris Kulikowski, many ups and downs expe- experiencing the exhaus- Congratulations! In boys to this year’s Champions - Sal Diecidue ‘stumping’ rienced in the Racers’ five- tion and fan pandemonium Volleyball Lincoln-Sudbury with Assistant Coach Tommy the votes for Mayoral Candi- year history, and includes that comes with such a defeated St. John’s Prep 3-0, Fitzgerald, and former date Michael Flaherty and in new interviews with the mission. The documentary the Bunker Hill Day Parade players and coaches who contains some of the most the Honorable Mayor Tom made Indianapolis and spectacular live footage of Have a professional represent Menino. the WHA revolutionary in the band, filmed in all you and your claim against SMILE! sports history! A ‘great’ of those locations and be- video! (6 hrs.). yond. If you have ever the Insurance Company wanted to see the inside THE SHIELD: story of a truly unique and Richard Settipane Remember SEASON 7 (4-DVD) world-wide tour, taking you PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER Sony Pictures Home Ent. to places you never imag- Your For seven seasons every- ined, Iron Maiden fan or FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD Loved Ones one was on the edge-of- not, this is your opportun- And All Other Losses Pertaining to their-seat, now you can see ity. Disc two, FLIGHT 666: the climactic end on this, The Concert, contains the Your Home or Business. The Post-Gazette the final season. Shane entire set from the 2008 seg- One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 accepts memorials (Walton Goggins) resorts to ment of this tour, Sixteen Boston, Massachusetts 02114 throughout the year. kidnapping in his dangerous songs from sixteen different dance with the Armenian cities in eleven countries 24 Hour Service Please call mob, Dutch (Jay Karnes) around the world, for the (617) 523-3456 617-227-8929 risks everything by becom- first time. (The Film 1 hr. 52 FAX (617) 723-9212 and ask for Lisa ing personally involved in a mins. /The Concert 1 hr. 44 homicide investigation, the mins). POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 19, 2009 Page 11

THE SHUBERT THEATRE 28th – starting at 7:30 PM. For artist open readings on the second and 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA line-up call: 617-478-3100 or visit: fourth Tuesday of every month start- CARMEN – November 6th through www.icaboston.org. ing at 7:00 PM in the Center by area November 17, 2009. Carmen and Don poets. For more information call NOW Jose crash into each other with a Duane at: 617-416-0718. passion that’s as much about will Special Events PLAYING as it is about desire. This opera will NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL be sung in French with French Nantucket, MA CLARION BEACH RESORT HOTEL dialogue and projected English Join the film industry’s young RAFFAEL’S NANTASKET ROOM translation. Tickets go on sale turks for five days of films from Hull, MA October 1, 2009. June 18th through June 21, 2009. UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN 3 SWINGIN’ TENORS – Friday, ARIADNE AUF NAXOS – March 12, Film agents, actors and fans will July 10th at 8:00 PM. Dance to the 2010 to March 23, 2010. An unseen celebrate the work of the screen- 3 Swingin’ Tenors, Jack Alessi, Steve producer makes changes to an opera writer. For more in-depth informa- Marvin & Jim Porcella as they salute just before the curtain rises. That’s tion, call: 212-708-1278 or visit: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, the Rat how the clowns get onstage. The www.nantucketfilmfestival.org. Pack, Bobby Darin and others. For tick- composer is backstage tearing his ets call at: 617-633-5100. hair out. This opera will be sung in German with projected English HARVARD SQUARE translation. ART Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA IDOMENEO RE DI CRETA – GREATER BOSTON’S BASTILLE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY April 23, 2010 through May 4, 2010. DAY – Sunday, July 12th from 3:00 PM ART When Idomeneo, King of Crete makes until 1:00 AM. Everyone is French on 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA a promise to Neptune, god of the sea, Bastille Day. This celebration is free MOMENTUM 13: EILEEN he soon realizes the terrible price and open to the public. This 10 Hour QUINLAN – Now through July 12, it will exact, vows and hearts are block party features, shady sidewalk 2009. Eileen’s work captures the broken. Longing pours into arias and beer and wine garden; quality French mystery and illusion of the photo- ensembles as only Mozart writes them. cuisine and product vendors; live mu- graphic image. She uses pre-digital This opera will be sung in Italian sical entertainment by a DJ and danc- techniques such as gels, strobes and with projected English translation. For ing under twinkling lights. For infor- smoke machines. For more informa- more information, call: 617-542-6772 mation visit: www.harvardsquare.com tion please call: 617-478-3100 or visit or visit: www.blo.org. or www.sandrines.com. the website at: www.icaboston.org. SYMPHONY HALL PLIMOUTH PLANTATION THE STERLING AND FRANCINE 301 Massachusetts Avenue Plymouth, MA CLARK ART INSTITUTE Boston, MA 13th ANNUAL PATUXET STRAW- 22 Clark St., Williamstown, MA MICHAEL FEINSTEIN: THE BERRY THANKSGIVING – June 20, DOVE/O’KEEFFE: CIRCLES OF SINATRA PROJECT – Friday, 2009. Come and see how native INFLUENCE – Now through Septem- June 19th at 8:00 PM and Saturday, people celebrate many thanksgivings ber 7, 2009. This exhibit will feature June 20th at 8:00 PM. The incompa- throughout the year to show appre- 60 major oil paintings, watercolors, rable pianist and singer Michael ciation to the Earth and the Creator. drawings, and pastels spanning 1910 Feinstein pays homage to the legend- For more information, call: 508-746- to the early 1940’s. The Clark Insti- ary Frank Sinatra. Don’t miss this 1622 or visit: www.plimothlorg. tute is the exclusive venue for special night at the Pops devoted to this particular exhibition. For further the Chairman of the Board! Kraft Entertainment is proud to announce that 2008 MASHNEE ISLAND information, please call: 413-458-2303 LET’S DANCE – Sunday, June 21st Bourne, MA or visit: www.clarkart.edu. AMC and CMA Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney at 8:00 PM. Tap your feet to the QUAHOG DAY – June 21, 2009. is returning to Gillette Stadium in 2009. Chesney will sounds of your favorite dance music Celebrate the return of summer PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM from the rhythms of Swing, the wild headline the New England Country Music Festival for weather to Cape Cod. This family fun East India Square, Salem, MA Rock & Roll of the 50’s’; the dance the fifth year in a row, and be joined by a star-studded day will kick off with the Quahog THE GOLDEN AGE OF DUTCH crazes of the 70’s and 80’s. For tickets Prognostication – an announcement SEASCAPES – Now through Septem- lineup that includes 2008’s CMA Vocal Duo of the Year and more information for all these from the Secretary General of Quahog ber 7, 2009. This exhibit repre- Sugarland, fan favorites Montgomery Gentry, ACM and fantastic shows please call: 617-266- Republic as he receives word from sents the works of Dutch masters CMA Top Female Vocalist of the year nominee Miranda 1200 or 1-888-266-1200 or visit: the “official quahog” on how many of maritime art working in the www.bostonpops.org. Lambert and the CMA New Artist of 2008 Lady weeks of Cape Cod beach weather time of Rembrandt and Vermeer. Antebellum. Check out Music section for more details. lie ahead. For more information, Dutch masters of paint and color BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION please log onto their website at attracted to the seascape developed 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA just minutes from the North Shore or www.QuahogDay.com. novel approaches to composition JOHN LEGEND Boston. Coming soon, Aladdin, Beauty - Friday, August 7, and technique. For more information, 2009 at 7:30PM. Three years ago, THEATER and the Beast and more!!! For more COMEDY CONNECTION WILBUR call 866-745-1876 or go online to John Legend was a highly regarded information, visit www.Kaleidoscope THEATRE www.pem.org. SHUBERT THEATER session musician. Today he’s an art- ChildrensTheatre.com All shows are 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA ist who proves that, even in an age of at 2:00 pm. For reservations, please JOY BEHAR on Friday, July 24th SKI BUTTERNUT JERSEY BOYS – July 23-August 30, expediency and crass commercialism, call 1-781-230-EXPO. at 8:00 PM. Come and enjoy this Route #23, Great Barrington, MA 2009. JERSEY BOYS, winner of the real talent not only still matters but evening’s entertainment. For a com- 8th ANNUAL BERKSHIRES ARTS 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Musi- will be acknowledged. When asked LOEB DRAMA CENTER plete line up, visit www.thewilbur FESTIVAL – July 3, 4 and 5, 2009 cal Show Album, features hit songs how success has affected him, John 64 Brattle Street theatre.com or to purchase tickets, from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Arts “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag replies, “I think I’m happier, not just Cambridge, MA call 1-800-745-3000. and craftspeople from all over Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t AURELIA’S ORATORIO – July 22nd because of winning Grammys and the country will present their art- Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT WILL RUN selling records, but because it’s really through August 2, 2009. Behind the WEST END COMMUNITY work to thousands of enthusiastic art FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims Time fulfilling to have all these things red velvet curtain lies a topsy-turvy CENTER collectors at this fabulous event. For Magazine. For tickets you may happen with something you love world of surreal surprises, tricks, and 150 Staniford St., Boston, MA more information please visit: log onto www.telecharge.com or call to do. To have the chance to see transformations where dreams come WEST END POETRY CLUB – have www.berkshireartsfestival.com 1-800-432-7250. to life and the impossible happens your music be elevated and to have before your very eyes — come and be almost universally positive response EMERSON COLLEGE enchanted. For tickets and more in- to that music, makes me feel bet- Cutler Majestic Theatre formation, call: 617-547-8300 or visit: ter every day. I feel more confident ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA www.americanrepertorytheater.org. and inspired, and that’s fun. I’m feel- “MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY ing truly creative and I’m hoping ITALIAN RADIO that cook with an Italian flare, have a FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M IN that feeling will stay around, be- “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM Chianti, try an Italian soft drink like THERAPY” – July 23-August 3, 2009 cause my hope and belief is that to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom Aranciata or Chinotto, taste pastries at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 3:00 PM MUSIC most people are down to grow and Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The like Sfogliatella or Cannoli. For more and 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. explore with me.” For tickets log onto Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca information log onto www.sangio- Steve’s Solomon’s one man show NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY www.livenation.com. every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM festival.org. is filled with hilarious stories about OF MUSIC, JORDAN HALL www.1110wccmam.com his wacky family and the crazy char- 30 Gainsborough St., Boston MA GILLETTE STADIUM “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays GLOUCESTER WATERFRONT acters he meets on the road whose PATTI LABELLE IN SINGING One Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA. 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi Gloucester, MA sole purpose is to drive him into FOR A CURE™ – June 20, 2009 6TH ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com ST. PETER’S FIESTA – June 24 therapy ... and they have succeeded. 7PM- 10PM. Singing for a Cure™ COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL – “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco through June 28, 2009. This is a Steve creates voices, dialects and begins with two very special perfor- August 15, 2009. The New England Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM Cape Ann, Italian-American tradi- sound effects which make the stories mances. The night begins with Country Music Festival is the largest or online www.djrocco.com tion featuring music, food, sporting and jokes come alive. For tickets call Boston’s Rock & Roll royalty, Ernie & concert series in New England and “The Nick Franciosa Show” - events, a parade and the now Telecharge: 1-800/233-3123 or log the Automatics, led by car czar-by- has sold out Gillette Stadium in each Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM famous Blessing of the Fleet. Watch onto www.maj.org. day/rocker-by-night, Ernie Boch Jr. of its five years, including 2007 when on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and the greasy pole competition that The six current members of the band more than 50,000 tickets disappeared WAZN 1470 AM. has become the most popular one REAGLE PLAYERS have sold a combined 30 million in 15 minutes. “There is just some- “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” in Massachusetts. For further 617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA records worldwide and boast two thing about those people. Every time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM every Sunday on information on this event, please, call: HELLO DOLLY – Now through former original members of the multi- we play Gillette Stadium, they come WSRO 650AM Framingham and 978-283-1601 or log on to the webiste June 26, 2009. Broadway star and platinum selling band Boston, Barry and they sing their hearts out,” online at www.wsro.com. at www.stpetersfiesta.org. Drama Desk Award winner Rachel Goudreau on guitar and Sib Hashian said Chesney in a press release. York leads the parade as Dolly to “Make on drums. Singing for a Cure™ “It may be one of the NFL’s biggest ENDICOTT ESTATE DCR’S HATCH SHELL the music weave a spell, and whirl continues with Elliott Yamin, who stadiums, but I’m telling you, every 656 East Street Dedham, Ma BOSTON’S ESPLANADE away your worry!” rose to fame with his inspiring year those people make it feel like a FIRST ANNUAL SAN GIOVANNI THIRD ANNUAL FESTIVAL AT MAME – July 16-25, 2009. Film performances on the fifth season of little club date.” For tickets log onto SUMMER FESTIVAL – June 20, THE SHELL – THE ORCHESTRA and TV star — and former Miss American Idol. Diagnosed with type 1 www.ticketmaster.com or by phone 2009 from 12:00 PM - 5:00PM. CELEBRATES ITALY – Wednesday, America — Lee Meriwether stars as diabetes at an early age, he has at 1-866-448-7849. The “Italian American Citizens Club July 15, 2009 at 7:00PM. The Boston the irrepressible Mame, who reminds refused to let the disease stand in - San Giovanni Battista”, known for Landmarks Orchestra proudly kicks us that “We need a little snappy, the way of his dreams. For more infor- INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY it’s local Italian cultural events like off the third season of the Landmarks happy ever after!” mation log onto www.joslin.org/ ART the annual Homemade Wine Feast Festival At The Shell with Intensely LA CAGE AUX FOLLES – Giving_to_Joslin_Calendar.asp or call 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA and authentic Italian Winter Socials, Italian, a night honoring Italy’s rich August 13-22, 2009. Based on the 617-732-2531. For tickets, please call HARBORWALK SOUNDS – Berklee has just announced it’s first annual musical tradition. Boston Landmarks same play as the hit movie “The Bird- 617-585-1260 or visit the box office. College of Music at the ICA — Thurs- San Giovanni Summer Festival on Orchestra, Charles Ansbacher, Con- cage”, original Broadway cast mem- days, from 6-8:30 PM. These are all Saturday, June 20th. This will be one ductor and Artistic Director will bers Engel and Ross will have you TD BANKNORTH GARDEN free concerts featuring rising stars in of the premier outdoor family events condust performances of selections rolling in the aisles, and feeling Causeway Street, Boston, MA jazz, world, Latin and more; Thurs- in Massachusetts to offer authentic celebrating Italian culture featuring like “The best of times is now!” For P!NK – Friday, October 2, 2009 day, July 9th features the music of Italian cuisine, wine, beer and enter- Giuseppe Verdi’s Overture to La Forza tickets call 781-891-5600 or log onto 8:00 PM. “This is my most vulnerable Neara Russell; July 16th Tubby Love; tainment all wrapped up in a one day del Destino, Felix Mendelssohn’s www.reagleplayers.org. album to date,” says P!nk, 29, who July 23rd, La Timbistica and July 30th, event to be held on the beautiful Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 has no problem fessing up to the fact Alex Wintz. grounds of the Endicott Estate, mar- (“Italian”), Giuseppe Domenico SAUGUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE that the split from her husband, HARBORWALK SHUFFLE – rying the best of both Italian and Scarlatti/Vincenzo Tommasini’s The 466 Central St., Saugus, MA. motocross star Carey Hart, earlier Thursdays, August 6th; August 13th; American culture. The Italian Food Good-Humored Ladies, and Peter Ilyich CAPE COD MELODY TENT'S this year is the subject of some songs August 20th and August 27 – Times of Forum will feature many different Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio Italien, Op. 92 KALEIDOSCOPE CHILDREN'S THE- on Funhouse. Don’t miss her elec- the concerts are 6-8:30 PM. These authentic Italian foods configured as All concerts are free and open to ATRE PRODUCTION OF SLEEPING trifying performance. For tickets evenings are free. an old fashioned Roman Forum on the public. For more information BEAUTY – Sunday, June 21, 2009. log onto www.ticketmaster.com or WAVELENGTHS – Fridays, August the beautiful New England setting of please call 617-520-2200 or visit The Saugus Children's Theatre is 1-800-745-3000. 7, August 14, August 21st and August Endicott Estate. Visit local restaurants www.landmarksorchestra.org. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 19, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Romantics have long flocked to Verona, Break- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Italy, to visit the 13th century mansion of the through in POTATO SALAD ALLA ITALIANA Cappello family, believed to be the inspira- Alzheimer’s tion for the Capulets in Shakespeare’s Romeo credits Italy. 4 potatoes and Juliet. Now, for a fee, the Verona town A joint team 1 large onion (Vidalia preferred in season) council is allowing couples to use the bal- of research- 3 tablespoons olive oil cony on which Juliet was wooed by Romeo ers from Italy and the United States have 1 tablespoon oregano as a wedding venue. The first couple to get discovered a mutated form of beta-protein 3 tablespoons cider vinegar married on the famous balcony were local that may help prevent the development of Salt and pepper soccer star Luca Ceccarelli and his fiancée. Alzheimer’s disease, commonly referred to Peel skins from potatoes. Cut into one and a half or two- “We hope that this brings us a lot of luck,” as stage one dementia. Alzheimer’s cur- inch portions. Wash potatoes and set aside. Heat enough Ceccarelli said. rently affects 450,000 people in Italy and six water in a saucepan to a boil. Add potato portions. Cover Speaking of weddings, the observant Tom million in Europe but is set to double in 2050 saucepan. Boil potato portions until tender (about fifteen to Analetto of Medford, claims, you can always as the elderly population grows. twenty minutes). Do not overcook. recognize the newlywed in the super- Scientists at the Besta Institute and the While potatoes are cooking, remove outer skin from onion. market. She’s the one who squeezes the can Mario Negri Institute in Milan, Italy have Cut onion in half, lengthwise, and then into one-quarter- of soup to see if it’s fresh. made a breakthrough in the study of brain inch strips. Set aside. Description of a newlywed couple: His aim function. The beta protein discovered in the Strain potatoes from water when fork tender and place in is to save money. Her ambition is to spoil brain blocks the production of the extracel- a bowl. While potato portions are hot, add the onion, olive his aim. So says Joe Antonelli of Somerville. lular deposits that are thought to cause oil, oregano, cider vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Mix the A New York man is suing Bumble Bee tuna Alzheimer’s. It will take at least five years contents thoroughly. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for $100,000, claiming he found a bone in before any drugs are produced. This initial to chill before serving. his tuna. Private investigator Robert research is a promising beginning for a dis- Additional vinegar may be added for a more vinegary taste. McKenna, 57, says he choked for more than ease that has no cure. OPTIONAL: Potatoes may be washed and placed whole in a minute on the one and a half inch bone, The alluring and brilliant Rosalie Cunio of heated water to boil until skin separates slightly (approxi- and while there was no long-term physical Waltham, says, “Nothing improves the mately thirty minutes). Place potatoes in a bowl. Remove damage, he says the incident ended his life- memory more than trying to forget. skin and then cut and follow directions given above. I find long love affair with sandwiches made from Steven Sebestyen claims no man has a additional flavor from potatoes when boiled whole with skin. the tasty omega-3-rich fish. “I can’t even be good enough memory to be a successful liar. Serves four. near tuna now,” says McKenna. “Like a fish And Steven’s attractive and brilliant wife NOTE: As a youngster, I helped Mama many times as she fillet sandwich? Forget it.” Theresa, says, “A good memory test is to re- prepared large portions of this salad for summer cookouts in Wow! The Reverend Alberto Cutie, the call all the kind things you have said about Wilmington. This popular potato salad also traveled frequently hunky Miami Beach celebrity priest caused your neighbor.” with us to the numerous family picnics. Aunts, uncles, and an uproar when he was photographed on the Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill offers some ad- cousins gathered in one or two of Papa’s trucks and followed beach smooching a woman in a bikini with vice on how to stop being a wallflower! Get us to north or south shore beaches. his girlfriend at his side, Father Cutie an- there early. Many shy people “prefer to dis- This is not only simple to make but can be prepared the pre- nounced he was quitting the Catholic appear in the crowd,” so they like to arrive vious day. Allowing the potatoes, oil, vinegar and oregano to Church and joining the Episcopalians, who late. Walk up and say hi. No one is going to blend overnight in the refrigerator enhances the flavor of this will let him canoodle all he likes. Amen! be offended if you promptly introduce your- salad. Il ciuccio! “The most distasteful aspect of self and ask their name. Be a good listener- Silvio Berlusconi’s behavior is not that he is and questioner. a chauvinist buffoon,” said the London Times Time to do some show business reminisc- Vita can be reached at [email protected] in an editorial. It’s that he can’t take the ing with the noted musicologist Albert Natale. heat his own bad behavior generates. The Before settling for “Sonny and Cher,” the rock 73-year-old Italian prime minister certainly singing duo performed under the moniker makes a fool of himself when he “cavorts with “Caesar and Cleo.” Guy Lombardo’s prescrip- • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) women more than 50 years younger.” And tion for success: “Anything that’s popular, I I want to thank Senate need to control costs, raise he has apparently destroyed his marriage to like.” Arranger Jerry Gray, born Jerry President Murray, Speaker local revenue, and deter- Veronica Lario, who touched off the current Graziano, born in East Boston, was respon- DeLeo and members of mine our own destiny. This scandal by revealing her husband’s relation- sible for writing Glenn Miller’s 1940 hit the legislature, especially means pursuing a local op- ship with aspiring model Noemi Letizia, who “Pennsylvania Six Five-Thousand,” which Representative Spellane and tion meals tax and closing only recently turned 18. But what’s even more was based on a riff from Larry Clinton’s “Dipsy Senators McGee and Pan- tax loopholes to generate in- disturbing is Berlusconi’s reaction to this Doodle.” When Frank Sinatra and Harry agiotakos, for their work on creased local revenue. It sordid affair. When reporters questioned James first recorded “All or Nothing At All” this issue, and I look forward also means having the abil- these matters, Berlusconi responds by in 1939, it sold an insignificant eight-thou- to Governor Patrick signing ity to introduce cost savings threatening them with legal retribution. He sand copies. Four years later, it was re- this important legislation measures that lessen our even obtained an injunction against a pho- released and became an instant best seller into law. current over-reliance on tographer who was going to release photos (1943). Frank Sinatra’s gross income, within Pension reform improves state aid and property taxes. that reportedly showed bikini-clad and top- one year of his Oscar triumph in “From Here government efficiency, and As the capital city, Boston less girls at his villa. to Eternity” was nearly a million dollars. All my administration will con- takes pride in being the pri- Wait! There is more reaction to this after a $1,000 a week gamble as a sup- tinue to work with our part- mary driver of the state’s Berlusconi’s stupidity! One can’t help but porting actor in a war movie. Frankie Lane ners at the state to build on economy, and as Mayor, I think of Bill Clinton, nearly brought down by sang professionally for the first time at age these reforms. I’ll keep fight- want to make sure that the a dalliance with an intern, said Mario Ajello fifteen, but didn’t really make it big until dis- ing to give Boston the flex- people of Boston get their fair in Rome’s Il Messagero. We even have plenty covered seventeen years later by Hoagy ibility and autonomy that we share. of people “playing the role of Hillary,” crying Carmichael. During the Big Band Era, many, that there is “a vast conspiracy” trying to if not most of the live big band broadcasts on destroy the leader. One of Berlusconi’s po- radio came at night, between eleven p.m. and 1st Generation litical aides, Daniela Santanche, is pointing two a.m. the finger at Berlusconi’s soon-to-be-ex-wife. Some popular and famous Italian Italian-American Santanche claims that Lario had a longtime Americans in baseball begins with Joe affair with her bodyguard and is simply try- DiMaggio, the son of Sicilian immigrants Vita Orlando Sinopoli ing to smear Berlusconi to excuse her own in California. Joe was voted the “Greatest Shares with us infidelity. Well, most Italians do not see this Living Player” of baseball and was inducted is the story of a violent abuse of power. In a into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He died a delightful recollection poll, 72 percent said that, Berlusconi’s an- March 8, 1999 at age 84. Yogi Berra, born of her memories as a child tics notwithstanding, they wouldn’t mind Lawrence Peter Berra in Saint Louis. Phil having him raising their kids. “the Scooter” Phil Rizzuto, Voted in 1950 as growing up in Huh? Chances are you’ll find yourself in a the American League’s most valuable player. Boston’s “Little Italy” swimming pool this summer. A new study Roy Campanella, named Most Valuable Player has some bad news: You might be doing the in 1951, 1953 and 1955. Pitcher Vic Raschi, and a collection of backstroke in a toilet. When asked about native of West Springfield was named “the Italian family recipes their behavior in swimming pools, 20 per- Springfield Rifle,” for his powerful arm. The cent of people admit to peeing whenever na- first Italian American to manage a major from the homeland. ture calls. And researchers say urine is just league baseball team was Phil Cavarretta. one of the many contaminants found in pools Baseball’s ambassador Tommy Lasorda in Great as Gifts used by lots of people. Babies swim in dia- 1999 celebrated 50 years with the Dodgers Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH pers filled with urine and feces. Some people as player, scout, coach manager, and vice or order an autographed copy from work out and, covered with sweat, dive in president. Billy Martin, born Alfred Manuel Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 without showering first. Sick children paddle Pesano, became the first Italian American Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling about, shedding viruses and bacteria with manager to win a World Series when he led every stroke. Filthy pool habits, scientists the New York Yankees to victory in 1977. say, add up to numerous outbreaks of sum- Buttercup Dickerson, born Lewis Pessano in mertime “recreational water illnesses” such Tyaskin, Maryland in 1858, was the first Ital- as diarrhea, ear and skin infections, and ian American player in the major leagues. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM respiratory illness. AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 19, 2009 Page 13 Oroscopo

ARIETE 21 MARZO - 20 APRILE Lavoro. La presenza contemporanea di Giove e Nettuno in Acquario vi è d’aiuto, fornendovi certezze, iniziativa e intuizioni risolutive. Amore. Finché vi perderete dietro ai sogni irrealizzabili, sarà difficile riuscire a costruire qualcosa di concreto con chi vi è accanto. Babbononno was always phony to Dixieland, he al- my grandfather was sad- Salute. La giornata vi vede entusiasti e determinati. Sì allo sport, alle cure estetiche building something. He was ways worked from day one. dened that I was not going e allo shopping, ma senza spendere cifre esagerate. trained as a finish carpen- From as far back as I into his beloved trade as an TORO 21 APRILE - 20 MAGGIO ter and furniture maker in can remember, Babbononno apprentice. Dad’s influence Lavoro. Porterete a termine un impegno o concluderete una trattativa the old country when he was taught me how to use wood- was stronger and I was d’affari. Prospettive interessanti anche per i giovani del segno. a kid. When he decided to working hand tools. I loved accepted to Boston State Amore. Una malcelata irritabilità, dovuta ai pensieri di lavoro, avrà stay in the United States, he what I did and my grand- College. Boston State had effetti negativi nella vita di coppia. Provate a confidarvi con il partner. wound up in Boston and father secretly hoped that I recently been taken over Salute. Prima di partire per le ormai prossime vacanze, mettete in programma stayed here. Within weeks would follow in his footsteps. by the Commonwealth. Be- una serie di controlli preventivi, vista e denti in primo luogo. GEMELLI 21 MAGGIO - 21 GIUGNO of his arrival he landed a job His sons didn’t, his son-in- fore it was, it was Boston Lavoro. Non accantonate i vostri progetti, assumendo un working with wood. Now, law didn’t, so maybe his first Teacher’s College. When I atteggiamento vittimistico. Datevi da fare per superare i contrattempi. coming from the 1800s, he born grandson would. As I started as a freshman, it Amore. Il trigono fra Sole e Giove dona grande slancio alle vostre learned everything there said, though, Dad had other had been a state school for vicende amorose. Attenti però a non trascurare chi è veramente importante. was to know about his cho- ideas. only a year or two. I decided Salute. Asseconderete fin troppo il vostro desiderio di movimento, dedicando sen craft but only with the When I began junior high that I wanted to be a shop molto tempo all’attività fisica o al vostro sport preferito. aid of hand tools. He never school, today called “middle teacher and Babbononno CANCRO 22 GIUGNO - 22 LUGLIO touched a power tool in his school,” I attended the one was thrilled. He rationalized Lavoro. Frequentare un corso di formazione professionale, oltre ad life. closest to where we lived. As that, even though I was ampliare le vostre competenze, vi permetterà di farvi conoscere e None of his sons took af- a result, I was sent to the going to college, I was follow- apprezzare. Amore. ter their father in terms of Joseph H. Barnes Junior ing in his footsteps. Avventure “mordi e fuggi” è tutto ciò che potete aspettarvi dall’amore in his love for working with High School. It was then Long before this point in questo periodo, considerata l’angolazione di Venere. Salute. Bevete solo acqua a temperatura ambiente. Qualsiasi altra bevanda wood. They did, when it came located on Marion Street time, Babbononno had gassata o troppo fredda potrebbe procurarvi disturbi digestivi. to music, but not with wood. between Princeton and taught me how to read mu- LEONE 23 LUGLIO - 23 AGOSTO His oldest son, Uncle Paul, Saratoga Streets in the Me- sic, but coming from a fam- Lavoro. Benché siate dotati di buonsenso, potreste incorrere in un became a printer. Uncle ridian Hill section of East ily where everyone was a errore di valutazione, accettando frettolosamente di aderire ad Nick became a musician, Boston. When I registered for musician, I sort of rejected un’iniziativa. and after WWII, became in- the 7th grade, I went into the the idea of becoming one. Amore. Contrariamente al lavoro, per le questioni di cuore sarebbe meglio che volved in union politics. general course. Dad looked at Dad and my uncles intro- evitaste di avventurarvi in situazioni dall’epilogo incerto. Uncle Gino, worked in the the subjects I would have to duced me to every practical Salute. Una sana attività fisica, possibilmente all’aria aperta, vi sarà utile per alleviare gli eventuali problemi della circolazione. navy yard before enlisting in take and immediately had instrument imaginable. All VERGINE 24 AGOSTO - 22 SETTEMBRE the Army Air Corps, and af- me switched to the college through junior high, I played Lavoro. Prima d’impegnare i vostri risparmi, leggete bene ogni singola ter the war, went into sales, course. This meant I would bugle and later studied trum- clausola del contratto e chiedete il parere di un esperto in materia. remaining there for the rest have to take courses like Al- pet, but gave these up, also. Amore. L’armonia e la comunione d’interessi col partner rafforzano of his career. When I came gebra, Latin, French, college It wasn’t until I was 17 that l’intesa e vi spingono a considerare l’eventualità di fare il grande passo. along, Babbononno hoped English and advanced sci- I decided to follow in Dad’s Salute. Le temperature calde della bella stagione vi aiuteranno a seguire that I, his first born grand- ence. Regardless of the pro- footsteps and stayed with the una dieta leggera, ricca di liquidi, per ritrovare la linea di un tempo. son, would take up where he gram a boy was in, manual bass violin. I guess I became BILANCIA 23 SETTEMBRE - 22 OTTOBRE left off, but Dad had other training was part of it. The good at what I did. From my Lavoro. Anziché rivoluzionare la vostra attività, ricercando nuovi ideas. name changed over the second year in college on, I punti d’approdo, fareste meglio ad investire su ciò che già possedete. Amore. Dad, from the time he was years from manual training became a professional and Proverete a salvare il salvabile. Prima di chiudere una volta per a kid, had always loved medi- to manual arts, industrial paid my own way. The tutte con una storia ormai stanca, sceglierete di fare un ultimo tentativo. Salute. Per perdere i chili di troppo, causati da ritenzione idrica, bevete molta cine. He wanted to be a doc- arts, industrial technology, money I made allowed me to acqua, specie al mattino: servirà a drenare i liquidi in eccesso. tor but Grandpa Christoforo and eventually, just technol- afford two masters degrees SCORPIONE 23 OTTOBRE - 22 NOVEMBRE was a day laborer and there ogy. At the Barnes, I began and a doctorate, but by this Lavoro. La vita sociale procede a passo spedito, così come i vostri would never be money for the technical end of my edu- time, Babbononno was gone. progetti professionali. Tenetevi pronti a tagliare il traguardo: ci siete higher education. Plus, be- cation with drafting, and Right after Nanna passed quasi! ing from peasant stock, eventually wood working. away, Babbononno moved Amore. Grazie alle giuste dosi di dolcezza e sensualità, avete in mano la ricetta never understood the value When I finally made it to the in with us. He silently ob- azzeccata per ottenere ciò che volete. of higher education. In the wood shop, Babbononno was served me completing my Salute. Basta con la pizza e i fast food. Farete un bel regalo alla vostra linea, old country, he was taught delighted He told everyone high school studies and saw iniziando una dieta ricca di vegetali e di frutta di stagione. SAGITTARIO 23 NOVEMBRE - 21 DICEMBRE that a man’s worth was that I was now following in me burning the “midnight Lavoro. judged by the calluses on his his footsteps. oil” studying throughout my Avete tutte le carte in regola perché i vostri progetti vadano a buon fine, ma non è questo il momento di mettere nero su bianco. hands and the muscles he Well, the bubble burst college years. His only neg- Amore. Qualche discussione finisce con l’appesantire l’atmosfera nella built up from a hard day’s when it was time to go to ative comment was, “Hey, coppia, ma basterà poco a farvi ritrovare la sintonia di sempre. work. Dad was allowed to high school. Dad wanted me Jenny, you-a be careful-a, Salute. Vi sentite in forma e siete belli come il sole! Ma se pretendete di più, graduate high school, but to go to an in-town school. I too much da edu-kayshona, sappiate che ogni ritocco estetico oggi riuscirà alla perfezione. education beyond, was not wanted to go to East Boston itza make-a you go pazzo CAPRICORNO 22 DICEMBRE - 20 GENNAIO understood and considered High School with the rest of (crazy).” Fortunately, I didn’t Lavoro. Dare il meglio di voi sarà il vostro obiettivo, soprattutto something that only the my friends, but Dad gave me listen this time. But, after quando in gioco ci sono realizzazione professionale e benessere Americani could involve three alternatives: Boston college graduation, I began economico. Amore. themselves with. Latin, Boston English or teaching shop in Boston and Le faccende di cuore promettono particolarmente bene: se avete dato At East Boston High DEATH! Death sounded a played music at night and inizio da poco ad una storia, state certi che continuerà. Salute. Ritagliatevi degli spazi di serenità. Uscite, incontrate gli amici, ma evitate School, Dad was in the vo- little too severe. A cousin of Babbononno was happy. di parlare di lavoro: avete bisogno di staccare la spina. cational program and ma- mine attended Boston Latin, Looking back at our fore ACQUARIO 21 GENNAIO - 19 FEBBRAIO jored in machine shop. He but being a street kid, I per- bearers and having studied Lavoro. Approfittate di questa giornata per mettere mano a qualche graduated as a machinist ceived him as the type who what it was like for them, I situazione traballante, senza storcere il naso di fronte alle and worked at that trade for wore ear muffs in the sum- can understand where they responsabilità. a couple of years, but didn’t mer and didn’t want to be were coming from but if Lavoro. Sarete completamente assorbiti da un’attività che vi darà modo di stay with it. He had studied associated with that type of they had followed the higher apprendere nuove nozioni, utili per la vostra crescita professionale. music as a young man gravi- a person. English High was education route, we might Amore. Non è il momento per i fuochi d’artificio, con Marte nel Toro. Piuttosto, cercate di non accendere la miccia della gelosia. tating from violin to tuba to my choice, and for the next have taken our place in Salute. bass violin, and became pro- 3 years, I took courses that American society as an eth- Avrete voglia di rinnovare l’immagine e il guardaroba. Dopo un allegro giro per i negozi, il risultato sarà eccellente: farete un figurone! ficient enough to make a prepared me for college. In nic group a generation ear- PESCI 20 FEBBRAIO - 20 MARZO living as a musician begin- the meantime, Babbononno lier. I guess it wasn’t to be, Lavoro. Sembra arrivato il momento della rivincita. Diplomazia e ning in his early twenties. taught me everything there but people like Babbononno, tempestività vi consentiranno di mettere a segno un colpo da veri As a professional bassist was to know about wood, your grandparents, and for campioni. who doubled on tuba and Sou- furniture making and how to you younger folks — your Amore. Le richieste del partner vi sembreranno eccessive e, anziché saphone with an ability to put finishes on fine wood. great grandparents … they cercare un compromesso, liquiderete la questione in maniera sbrigativa. play anything from sym- As graduation approached, paved the way to make it Salute. Per far quadrare i conti, in amore come nel lavoro, vi sottoporrete a ritmi easier for us to enjoy the life piuttosto faticosi, sottraendo tempo alle attività ricreative. styles we, today, experience. — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — Thank you the Nannas and Babbononnos who came to Fully Insured THE America, mille grazie. 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The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) ALTHEA GARRISON REMEMBERING Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco STILL RUNNING AFTER ALL JULIUS LA ROSA THESE YEARS I remember when I was a little kid liv- ARE STEM CELLS EFFECTIVE AGAINST THALASSEMIA? I was getting concerned, I hadn’t heard ing on Lewis Street As many are aware, the Grand Lodge of MA of OSIA, as anything at all about Boston’s most prolific in the North End other Grand Lodges nationwide, have a few special chari- candidate for public office, Althea Garrison. across from St. John ties for which it raises considerable funds, usually at the With two vacancies for city councilor at Grammar School annual State Conventions when most filial lodges make large, I thought for sure, she’d be a-running. where I was in kin- their donations. One of these charities is for the Cooley- But she wasn’t. I just found out she’s run- dergarten, my moth- Anemia Foundation. Several lodges run special events to ning against Chuck Turner in District 7. I er had a record raise significant funds, as the Watertown Men’s Lodge saw her campaign ad in the Boston Banner. player and one song which has topped the field for the large amount of money Her campaign slogan, I kid you not, is “Cor- she played over and collected at a special breakfast. The Watertown Lodge has ruption is not an option.” Honest, that’s her over again was “Eh Cumpari!” She just loved been doing this fundraising for several years, raising sev- slogan. Althea says, “Politics has become listening to Julius La Rosa’s baritone voice. eral thousand dollars in the process. We have learned now corrupt and non transparent for the public. My mother got so mad when Arthur Godfrey that at the Milano’s Istituto San Raffaele, new, encourag- If you want accountability and more citizens’ fired Julius during a live broadcast of the ing experiments have been conducted. The stem cells that input then elect the first black female to Arthur Godfrey Show. A few years back, La were extracted from individuals that carried the Thalas- District 7.” Rosa now in his 80s sang at one of the North semia virus in their blood cells were recycled with neutral Althea Garrison wants to be the first black End feasts and still packed them in. There’s genes and reinserted in the blood system. Although they female District 7 city councilor? I couldn’t a new CD called “The Best of Julius La Rosa.” were only a few, these newly ‘revised’ stem cells appeared make this up, it’s so great, isn’t it? One time Today people still remember Julius La to do a remarkable job. It has been theorized that they could she actually got elected as a state repre- Rosa, but who cares about Arthur Whatshis- completely remake the blood’s red cells, without the virus. sentative over in the Uphams Corner area name. La Rosa worked passed that public This experiment was previously tried on mice, in the same of Dorchester. The incumbent forget to col- firing because of his strong southern Ital- Institute, with success. All these experimental studies were lect enough signatures to get on the ballot, ian heritage. In 2008, he was inducted into recently published in the “Proceedings of the National Acad- she didn’t forget and she won the seat for the National Broadcasters Hall of Fame.” emy of Science”. This study provides important indications one term. Check out this new CD. to all the scientists in the world who are also working in WHAT ABOUT OUR BAILOUT? creating new effective strategies for a genetic therapy in a Recently, the U.S. Senate passed a bill DRESS UP LIKE THOSE future true cure of this fatal illness. As we learned a long which would bar credit card companies from FILTHY RICH STARS time ago, the Thalassemia affects the populations lying surprising credit card holders with sudden One morning around the Mediterranean Sea. In Italy alone the patients interest rate hikes. U.S. Senator Bernie while having coffee number about 6,000. The only cure that has been attempted, Sanders, I-Vermont, said while supporting at Contrada’s, in with encouraging success, is the implantation of stem cells the message. The U.S. Congress should the North End, the into the spinal cord. However, a compatible donor, as in have gone much further than that to help young woman that this experiment, isn’t always available. But with a genetic struggling consumers. He believes credit works a few doors therapy a donor becomes unnecessary. As the technology card rates should be capped and not allowed down on Hanover to find an effective therapy goes on we must wait about two to go higher and higher only increasing per- Street at Filthy years before the first full-scale experiments are routinely sonal debt. I personally believe credit card Rich came in for Welcome to Filthy conducted on man. The research study conducted at the companies should have interest rates fro- her breakfast. She Rich from Bailey San Raffaele, in Milano, was funded by a telethon conducted zen at about 15 percent, otherwise, you have picked up the Post- Boykan (left) and in Milano under the guidance of Giuliana Ferrari. Also, legalized loan sharking. If you can bail out Gazette and began DeChantal Jardan. funds came from the ‘Istoituto Mediterraneo di Ematologia’, everyone else, why not the American con- reading it. When I (Photo by Sal G.) the EU Commission, the National Institute of Health, and sumer? found out about from the United Kingdom Thalassemia Society. If we can save Detroit and Wall Street, we Filthy Rich, I wondered what kind of store it can start addressing credit card debt too. was. She gave me a tour of the place which TO INSULT EMPLOYEES COULD BE A CRIME (in Italy)! Without Main Street, there is no assembly literally takes seconds since the place is so In 2008, the Supreme Court (of Cassazione) sustained the line in Detroit and a dead-end for Wall small. The store sells celebrity jewelry. Its firing of a department head of the meat processing depart- Street. motto is dress like the stars and have fun. ment of a supermarket chain, in Milano, who habitually Personal irresponsibility didn’t cause the You can be Jackie Kennedy or Marilyn Mon- used injurious expressions toward female workers calling economic meltdown. American consumers roe wearing their look-a-like jewelry. It them SOB’s and threatening them with firing. The Supreme were just collateral damage caused by greed looks like it cost millions. Great stuff in Court explained that the Lower Court’s guilty verdict was at the top. It was the perfect storm no one there. It is not just for tourists either. The appropriate, for the manager had violated the women’s per- saw on the horizon. Unless we wish to be locals who drink coffee at Contrada’s have sonal rights and ridiculed them also by using a very abu- mired in this meltdown for years to come, been known to shop there too. The prices sive and despicable language. The law in Italy seems to get we need Washington, DC, Detroit and Wall are right. Next time you stop by, tell them tough. How about enforcing the law against organized crime Street all working together for the common Sal G. from the Post-Gazette sent you. syndicates, namely the Mafia, Camorra, Scra Corona, interest of all. The place is owned by Amy Montminy. Brigate rosse, and the Calabrese “’Ndrancheta”? Are they afraid to go that far? Italian Mysteries! • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) wine, other drinks linked to who authored the book Transparency Behind • Bunker Hill Day (Continued from Page 1) obesity like soft drinks were “ITALACTORS.” He thanked Closed Doors? from the likes of Represen- a piece of her mind on how also being considered a new me for mentioning his new Is that an oxymoron? Bea- tative Charlie Iannello. After important the Bunker Hill tax source. After all, it’s for book in my “News Briefs” con Hill pols recently shut- I landed in Charlestown 40 holiday is and why it should our own good, right? If they column. Since the article out the public as they met years ago, I added the Char- not be abolished. Florence keep taxing us up the ying- about his book in the OSIA behind closed doors to dis- lestown experience to my pol- “Flo” Johnson rode in a con- ying, we’ll be too poor to eat magazine a few months cuss strategies to improve itical studies. The Kennedy vertible this year looking like or drink. That certainly back, he’s sold a good num- transparency up at the State School of Politics may be in the reincarnation of Louise would help with the obesity ber of his books. He tells me, House. Only in Massachu- Cambridge at Harvard but Day Hicks waving to the pass- issue. However, it sounds he sold a few more after my setts could anyone think the real school of politics is ing crowds. She was in all her like the cure is a killer. piece came out right here in that was the proper way of inside Charlestown where glory. Most of the “gang” from Border Shops Upset this column. handling ethics. As Boston they practice Politics 101 as Lorraines inside the old bank with Sales Tax Hike Barcarella has a new Herald letter writer Patrick if they discover it. building in Thomson Square With sales taxes going up, project, a book on the King- Fennell of Great Barrington Next year I’ll be back in were watching the parade. many businesses near the dom of the Two Sicily’s and said, “Only here can the Charlestown for the next pa- Finally, at the end of the New Hampshire border are the Sicilians and Neapoli- ethically challenged meet rade, God willing and the parade, I met a lady who fuming mad. They are tans who served alongside behind closed doors to dis- creek don’t rise. Where else bought my parents’ old apart- rightly concerned that more U.S. Marines and sailors cuss cleaning up their act. can you march right by your ment across from the Engine customers will take their during the war with the Bar- The first part of ethic reform favorite undertaker when 50 firehouse. She gave me a money north of the border in bary Pirates of Tripoli from should be to open the State you don’t need his services. tour of it. It isn’t my old apart- a time when many Bay State 1810-15. House doors. Jackie Sawyer still looking ment anymore. The place businesses are still reeling pretty healthy. Smiling as was gutted. The only thing in the economic downturn. usual. You’d never know he not moved was the fireplace A spokesperson for George’s LAW OFFICES OF lives one flight up from dead in the living room area. Bakery in Methuen told re- people. Also saw the Kelly’s. Pretty hard to move a chim- porters. “It is definitely a con- FRANK J. CIANO This year they moved over to ney, isn’t it? Looks much bet- cern of ours … I’m sure it’s Main Street from their usual ter than when I lived there definitely going to hurt us.” GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW spot in front of St. Francis de but my parents’ rent was Listening to many shop DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS Sales. $200 a month plus utilities. owners, the message is CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. An old friend of mine, I’m sure the lady there now clear: business is slow and Elaine McCarthy was all could only dream of paying the sales tax will make it 617-354-9400 decked out as usual for Bun- $200 every month, eh? slower. Si Parla Italiano ker Hill Day. She got herself I always feel like a Thanks, Mike interviewed by a Boston Harrington on Bunker Hill I just received an e-mail 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 Globe reporter and gave him Day in Charlestown! from Mike Barcarella, BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 19, 2009 Page 15

• Why Do Italian-Americans Vote Democrat (Continued from Page 2) EXTRA Innings those cases are less than I suspect that many of you 5%. How are we not to con- are voting Democrat for 3 by Sal Giarratani clude then, that the remain- main reasons: 1) Tradition: ing cases are caused by the Like being a Red Sox Fan. Johnson Earns Victory No. 300 irresponsible behavior of two It’s what your father did, Randy Johnson took a while to do it, but consenting adults? and you feel obliged to recently he won his 300th game before a Finally, with regards to carry the torch 2) You were small crowd in Washington, DC when he GOD, Republicans empha- told that Democrats were became the 24th pitcher to reach that mile- size that our great nation for the “Working Man” and stone as he tossed two-hit ball over six in- was founded on Judeo-Chris- 3) JFK was a Catholic. Af- nings to get his 5-1 win over the Nationals. tian values and we became ter all, can anyone remem- Johnson became the sixth lefty to win three the greatest nation on Earth ber one single Italian fam- hundred games and at age 45 is the second by adhering to them. They ily that didn’t have one of oldest to get there. Knuckleballer Phil didn’t endorse the Christian those commemorative ce- Niekro was 46 when he won his 300th as a God, the Hebrew God, or the ramic plates with JFK, RFK NY Yankee back in 1985. He is also the Muslim God. Most of them and POPE JOHN XXIII hang- fourth pitcher to win his 300th as a Giants merely believed in the pres- ing on their kitchen wall?? pitcher, joining Christy Mathewson in 1912 Dom Campochiaro has been involved in ence of A GOD who blessed In conclusion, I don’t claim and both Tim Keefe and Mickey Welch in the NEAA Baseball Clinic for decades. the humble beginnings of to be 100% right. It is solely 1890. Johnson is also one of the two active That’s a neighborhood hero! our nation. Over the last two my opinion that the Demo- 300 game winners still pitching during this (Photo by Sal G.) decades Liberal Democrats cratic Party no longer repre- current season. The other is Tommy have frantically tried to re- sents the ideals of JFK and Glavine pitching back with the Braves with of Manny in the lineup? Was it his eyes? Is move God from every aspect the ideals that many of us 305 wins. he getting plain old fast? Or was it just a of our life. We’ve all heard Italian Americans were long slump which players sometimes go the reports of lawsuits re- taught to believe in. It has Big Papi through? After the Yankees series at Fenway questing the removal of the been widely stated by many ended, he had four homeruns and is bat- phrase “Under God” from the political experts that by Banging ting .203, which is finally above the Mendoza Pledge of Allegiance, remov- today’s standards, JFK would Back Line. Speaking of the dreaded Yankees, ing “In God we Trust” from be considered a Republican. It has been a what’s happened? Thus far this season, the the currency and removing Fellow Italian-Americans, long frustrating Red Sox are 8-0 against them. What gives? the phrase “So help me God” I’m not claiming that Repub- season for David We seem to have finally gotten their num- from the Oath of Office. Need licans are without faults and Ortiz. Mostly, he’s ber … And Big Papi appears to be coming off other examples of this cru- I’m not asking you to switch been below the the worse slump in his career. Maybe, he sade against GOD?? How party affiliation, but I am Mendoza Line. needs to hang the following quote from Helen about the hysteria that asking you to truly look at Took him forever Keller on his clubhouse locker: “Optimism arises if someone puts up a these issues and vote based to get his first homerun. Lately though, he’s is the faith that leads to achievement. Nativity scene at Christ- on which party truly repre- in a hopeful comeback. What was happen- Nothing can be done without hope and mas? How about the look of sents the values we hold ing to him is anyone’s guess. Was it a lack confidence.” shock you get if you say dear. I know that for me the “Merry Christmas” instead choice is clear and my LEGAL NOTICE of “Happy Holidays”? choice is to vote Republican. Commonwealth of Massachusetts ParkARTS Children’s Workshops The Trial Court The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Probate and Family Court Department ParkARTS program will once again be giving young boys LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI09D0371DR and girls the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court DIVORCE SUMMONS BY in local parks during a series of creative children’s learn- Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department PUBLICATION ing workshops sponsored by Comcast. MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division CARLOS SANTANA FERREIRA, Children ages 3-10 can enjoy the Artists in Residence Docket No. MI09D1992DR Docket No. 08D2404DV1 Plaintiff Craft Workshops. Painting, mask, jewelry, and treasure DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Vs. bottle making are just a few of the crafts the children will PUBLICATION PUBLICATION WANDA IVELIZ MOCTEZUMA, Defendant be introduced to. Sessions are hosted by local artists from HILAWAH JUBIL SHALINE, MATTHEW SEAN GLASER, To the above named Defendant: Plaintiff Plaintiff 9 a.m. to 12 noon with all materials provided. Participating A Complaint has been presented to this vs. Vs. children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of six or Court by the Plaintiff, CARLOS SANTANA PAUL DOUGLAS SHALINE, ADRIANA LUCIA DACOSTA PENNA, FERREIRA, seeking a DIVORCE. more must make prior arrangements with the artists. Now Defendant Defendant An automatic Restraining Order has been in its 13th year, ParkARTS, sponsored by Bank of America, To the above named Defendant: To the above named Defendant: entered in this matter preventing you from tak- brings a wide range of cultural offerings to city parks. A Complaint has been presented to A Complaint has been presented to ing any action which would negatively impact this Court by the Plaintiff, HILAWAH JUBIL this Court by the Plaintiff, MATTHEW the current financial status of either party. Dates and locations for the craft workshops are as follows: SHALINE, seeking a DIVORCE. SEAN GLASER, seeking a DIVORCE. Please refer to the Supplemental Probate An automatic Restraining Order has been An automatic Restraining Order has been Court Rule 411 for more information. TUESDAYS: July 7, 14, 21 & 28 — August 4 & 11 entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from You are required to serve upon Carlos Christopher Columbus Park, North End; Hunt/Almont Play- taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively Santana Ferreira - Plaintiff - whose address ground, Mattapan; Martin Playground Tot Lot, Dorchester impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either is: 7 Weld Street, Apartment 18, Framingham, party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- MA 01702 your answer on or before July 17, WEDNESDAYS: July 8, 15, 22 & 29 — August 5 & 12 bate Court Rule 411 for more information. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. 2009. If you fail to do so, the Court will pro- Fallon Playground, Roslindale; Hobart Street Play Area, You are required to serve upon Paul B. 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FRIDAYS: July 10, 17, 24, & 31 — August 7 & 14 required to file a copy of your answer in the file a copy of your answer in the Office of this Tara E. DeCristofaro Office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. Court at CAMBRIDGE. Register of Probate Court Town Field, Dorchester; John Harvard Mall, Charlestown; Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Run date: 6/19/09 Elliot Norton Park, Boston Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, this Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, this 5 day of June, 2009. 5 day of June, 2009. For information on this and other ParkARTS programs, Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro LEGAL NOTICE please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts at (617) 635-4505 or go to: www.cityofboston.gov/parks. Run date: 6/19/09 Run date: 6/19/09 The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department LEGAL NOTICE MIDDLESEX Division LEGAL NOTICE Docket No. MI09D2036DR Commonwealth of Massachusetts DIVORCE SUMMONS BY The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts  PUBLICATION Probate and Family Court The Trial Court Department Probate and Family Court MOUNTASSIR LALAMI, MIDDLESEX Division Department Plaintiff Docket No. MI09P2421GD MIDDLESEX Division    Vs. Docket No. 06D0915DV1 VICTORIA CUTLER LALAMI, In the Matter of Defendant KATHERINE E CORCORAN SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION   Of WEST NEWTON, MA To the above named Defendant: ROSIMEIRE R. TOLENTINO,     A Complaint has been presented to NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Plaintiff this Court by the Plaintiff, MOUNTASSIR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN v.   LALAMI, seeking a DIVORCE. OF MENTALLY ILL PERSON MARCOS CAMPOS PAES BRASIL, An automatic Restraining Order has been To the above name ward, his/her spouse, Defendant entered in this matter preventing you from and heirs apparent or presumptive, a peti- To the above named Defendant: taking any action which would negatively tion has been filed in the above captioned A Complaint has been presented   impact the current financial status of either matter alleging that said ward of West to this Court by the Plaintiff, ROSIMEIRE party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- Newton, MA is a mentally ill person and R. TOLENTINO, seeking a Complaint for   bate Court Rule 411 for more information. requesting that Catherine Ard of Milford, Modification. You are required to serve upon MA or some other suitable person be You are required to serve upon Rosimeire       Mountassir Lalami - Plaintiff - whose appointed full guardian of the person and R. Tolentino - plaintiff - whose address is address is: 280 Cross Street #6, Malden, MA property to serve With Surety. 29 Thayer Street, Belmont, MA 02478 your 02148 your answer on or before July 21, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, answer on or before July 15, 2009. If you fail    2009. If you fail to do so, the Court will pro- YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE to do so, the Court will proceed to the hear-  ceed to the hearing and the adjudication of A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT ing and adjudication of this action. You are this action. You are also required to file a AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN also required to file a copy of your answer in      ! copy of your answer in the Office of this Court O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON the office of the Register of this Court at at CAMBRIDGE. JULY 2, 2009. CAMBRIDGE. Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First WITNESS, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, First Witness, Hon. Peter C. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

“Yeah! That’s right I’m good!” Tough guys have the courage to use manners. Tough They are the G-Men and signed as a free agent with guys have the courage to help those in need. they all played here, skat- Pittsburgh when NHL play Tough guys hold open doors for the elderly, ing across the ice at the TD resumed in the fall of 2005. for ladies and for others that deserve that Banknorth Garden as mem- Maybe Hal Gill was born respect. Tough guys help society, to make bers of the Boston Bruins. But to be a Bruin. After all he it better. I also see a tough guy as a person the highlight of their careers grew up close by in the Boston that has the courage to say, “Thank you!” would not occur on Causeway suburbs. Born in Concord, he when a door is opened for them. Tough guys Street, with their time at the played high school football have the courage to stand up and, “DO THE local House of Hockey serv- in Bolton before playing four RIGHT THING.” I’m going to name some Real ing as preparation for greater years of college hockey at Tough Guys! There’s World Champions things to come. Providence College. Tony DeMarco and Micky Ward, both first- The three, of course, are Bill He would go on to play 626 Guerin, Sergei Gonchar and games for the Bruins over World Champions Sugar Ray Leonard and class gentlemen. There’s Massachusetts Hal Gill, once all members of eight seasons but he’s prob- Micky Ward State Auditor A. Joseph DeNucci, who of- fers his ear to his constituents and does all the Black and Gold and now ably best remembered for “The Fighter,” a he can to assist. There’s Jimmy Connors the proud possessors of the being tall (6-7) and for engag- movie drama, to be who has contributed to society in many ways Stanley Cup along with their ing former B’s star Joe filmed on the life of to make it better. How about Vinnie Marino, teammates on the Pittsburgh Thornton in a fight early in Lowell World Boxing who dedicates his time and success to Penguins. Thornton’s Boston Garden Champion Irish many. Then there’s Richard Torsney, a Guerin, who was born “return game” with the San Micky Ward. I look first-class family man, and gentleman. We in Worcester and grew up Jose Sharks in January, 2006 at the great accom- can’t forget Jaime “the Hurricane” in the Springfield suburb of — a dustup that saw both plishments that Clampitt and Missy “the Fury” Fiorentino Wilbraham, played two sea- ejected and deprived Hub fans Micky Ward who both are perfect ladies. Then there’s sons at Boston College where of seeing Thornton perform in achieved in his ca- Joe Dias, a worker in social services that he scored 40 goals and had person once again. reer. He fought the works from his heart, for our society. We 30 assists. That July he signed with “Fight of the 21st Cen- can’t forget Dan O’Malley, former judge and Selected in the first round Toronto and then went on to tury,” with Arturo present attorney who serves the public and of the 1989 draft by the New Pittsburgh in February, 2008. Gatti. His left hook all with the respect that our forefathers and Jersey Devils, he would spend CHIARELLI EXTENDED — only 18 games with their There were smiles all around body punch. Ouch! World Champion Constitution proudly gave to US. Thank you Utica minor league affiliate at the Garden on June 16 Ended many a battle. Micky Ward with all and God Bless America from the Boxer — games in which he scored when it was announced that I remember seeing his Red Sox cap. Family. The real tough guys facing adver- him in a fight with sity, “Face to Face!” 10 goals and had seven as- Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli the undefeated Alfonso Sanchez that was such as 21-year-old sists — before being promoted had received a four-year in Las Vegas. Sanchez was winning, when Chris Swift, in basic to the big club for good. contract extension. all of a sudden in the 7th round, Micky dug a training with the Guerin would play five Chiarelli still has one year hook into the body of Sanchez, “Down goes United States Army seasons (and win a Stanley remaining on his initial con- Sanchez!” Micky wins by way of a 7th round National Guard at Cup) with the Devils before tract starting July 1 so this Kayo. He took away the zero, in the loss col- Fort Benning, Geor- being traded to the Edmonton new pact will keep him in the umn of fighters: Shea Neary 22-0, Louis gia. As made aware Oilers in early 1998 and then Bruins’ fold for five more Veader 31-0, Luis Pizzarro 1-0, and Alfonso to me by Bobby to Boston on November 15, years — until June 30, 2014. 2000 in exchange for Anson Sanchez 16-0. They became Shea Neary 22- Bower is that Chris With this extension an- Carter and two draft picks. other is sure to follow. That 1, Louis Veader 31-1, Luis Pizzarro 1-1, and Swift started Boxing While here, Bill certainly would be the one for head Alfonso Sanchez 16-1 after their encoun- in 2004. They have a U.S. Army Reservist gave it his all. Coming here coach Claude Julien which ter with Micky Ward. A great honor to Mas- father-son type rela- Chris Swift to be de- after having played 21 games Chiarelli said he hopes to sachusetts is that the fight of the 20th Cen- tionship. Chris had ployed to Afghan- for Edmonton in the 2000- accomplish very soon. tury was also fought by a Massachusetts hero about 25 amateur istan within a year. 2001 season (with 12-10-22 Chiarelli also serves as World Champion Tony DeMarco. The an- fights, and was quite totals), he added 28 more the general manager of swer is, “We raise them tough in Massa- successful. He competed in the Greater goals and 35 additional as- the team’s primary minor chusetts.” Micky Ward fought the “Iron of Lowell Golden Gloves Tournament three sists after his arrival to wind league affiliate — the AHL his day” Arturo Gatti 3 times, Jesse James times, and has fought in Ireland on two dif- up fourth on the team in Providence Bruins. Leija, Reggie Green, Emanuel Augustus, ferent occasions, goals scored and fifth in total That team has posted a Zab Judah, Charles Murray, Louis Veader Bobby Bower, who points. 142-77-21 record and a .665 (2), Vince Phillips, and John Refuse. He himself served in The following year (2001- win percentage over three won the World Boxing Union Light Welter- our military, is in 2002) the B’s would have a seasons. It also has three weight Title from Shea Neary, by way of a photo taken at Fort standout season, finishing outstanding players in goalie TKO in the 8th round. Micky retired with a Leonard Wood in first in the Eastern Confer- Tuukka Rask, leading team 38-13, 27 KO record, against the tough op- Missouri at Basic ence. Guerin led the team scorer Martin St. Pierre and position that he fought. Mark Wahlberg has Training with the in scoring with 41 goals Johnny Boychuk, who was been cast as Micky Ward, and Christian U.S. Army Reserve. and was third in total points named the best defenseman Bale is to play the part of Dickie Eklund, Chris Swift and his with 66. in the AHL this past season. the older brother of Micky Ward, who was unit will be deployed Bruins GM Mike O’Connell Those players and others at the first professional fighter to take future to Afghanistan some- took a gamble. As the March Providence may come to fig- World Champion, Sugar Ray Leonard the time within the next trading deadline neared, he ure prominently in the future distance. This is a movie that I am looking year. “We Salute had to decide to keep Guerin- of the Bruins since Chiarelli forward to seeing. “Micky Ward, is a class You!” Thank you for 1982-88 US Army -a potential free agent or deal stated that the Bruins might gentleman.” These two fighters, of the two your service to the Reservist Bobby him. O’Connell’s decided to seek to rely more on their fights of different centuries (20th and 21st) Red, White, and Bower with the 195th keep Guerin, knowing that AHL component than the free are both world class gentlemen; Tony Blue. Supply Company. he probably would leave the agent market. DeMarco and Micky Ward. You both make To a promoter? Bruins after the Stanley Cup. Chiarelli said that he is a me proud. As I’ve always said, “If the world Promote a fight show in New Bedford with But by so doing Mike hoped patient individual, preferring were full of boxers, it would be a better world!” Jason Pires. Dedicate the show to his to improve the B‘s chances of to wait for what he considers I would like to send a message to the deceased father Alan Pires who did some winning a Cup — something to be the right timing to en- think they are, and want to be tough guys. boxing in the sixties and seventies. I think that had not happened since gage in a transaction rather Read this article. “Tough guys are tough this show along with the right undercard 1972. than acting on impulse. and they know they are.” They do not walk would be successful. Think about it. I believe Suffice it to say that things He said his extension was the streets portraying, “Yeah! That’s right that a series of fights would be successful did not work out as the arch- an indication that ownership I’m bad!” I think that it takes guts to walk around Massachusetts, if planned rival Montreal Canadiens wants to keep the manage- or strut around portraying the image of, properly!!!!!!! eliminated the B’s in the first ment team together, stated The Boxer Family: The beautiful, ace round. that certainty of that “will photographer Emily Harney, Shirley Wood, Sergei Gonchar came to give the management group Tough Eddie McAloney of Southie, Jerry the Bruins in March 2004 (at the latitude to do things.” Maccarone, Ace Boxing Columnist Jay the trading deadline). One of Asked what he took away Miller, RIP John MacKay the Grandfather the league’s top offensive from the recently concluded (former Boxer) of Benny “The Hornet” defensemen, he played only Stanley Cup Finals he said it Lescarbeau proudly from that Golden the 15 remaining regular was seeing “guys sacrificing Ring in Heaven refereed by God, prays for season games for the B’s and their bodies on every shift” — Grandson The Hornet Benny Lescarbeau, the seven-game playoff series blocking shots and taking Jimmy Farrell, Richard Torsney, Bob with Montreal, a series that checks. “We’re not at that Trieger, Paul Place, Marty Murphy, saw the regular season con- point yet but we’re getting Dan Fitzgerald, John Vena, Cornermen ference winning B’s ousted by there.” Kurt Remlinger, and Norman Johnson the eighth-place finishing That may be an indication with fighters Huston Crayton and Norman Canadiens. that a more physical, aggres- Johnson, Don O’Neill, Joe DeNucci, Joe Then came the lockout sive, and tough Bruins team Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt battles Dias, Jimmy Connors, Tinker Picot, Bob year. Gonchar played in his may be built over the next few Missy “The Fury” Fiorentino. Trieger, Mickey Finn. native Russia for the year and years. Only time will tell.