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Crowd gathers to welcome Bruins back to Boston as Stanley Cup Champs (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) Zdeno Chara hoists Stanley Cup for the fans. Mayor Menino Kicks Off Sidewalk Repair Program News Briefs by Sal Giarratani

When the Republicans Marched into Texas Bill Clements, who in 1979 became the first Republican governor of Texas since Reconstruc- tion, passed away at age 94 over the Memorial Day weekend. He believed government should be run like a business and along the way changed the face of Texas politics. He served two terms. The Texas House honored him with a moment of silence on the chamber floor. Governor Rick Perry said, “As the father of the modern Texas Republican Party, Governor Clements is responsible for the growth, success and election of Texas Republicans in every corner of our state. Today, Texans and Americans have lost a leader whose leadership, service and Patriotism were unpar- alleled.” Prior to getting elected governor, Clements headed Richard Nixon’s 1972 presidential reelec- tion in Texas and also served as a deputy secre- Mayor Menino joined the Public tary of defense from 1973 to 1977. Works Department Commissioner Jack Kennedy Gets Another Joanne Massaro, along with District US Aircraft Carrier One City Councilor Sal LaMattina to The US Navy has announced that the nation’s launch the start of construction on next aircraft carrier will be named the John F. sidewalks in the North End. The Kennedy in memory of the 35th president. The project will repair 15,000-square- nuclear-powered ship will be built at the New- feet of sidewalks in the North End port News shipyard in Virginia. This will be the to make them safer for residents second carrier carrying his name. The USS John and the thousands of visitors who F. Kennedy was decommissioned in 2007 after walk the Freedom Trail. nearly 40 years of service. Newport, RI is currently attempting to bring that carrier there and turn it into a naval museum. Linda Riccio, Louise Taglieri, Pam (Continued on Page 12) Donnaruma, Commissioner Joanne Massaro, Mayor Menino and City Councilor Sal LaMattina

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Stirpe by Prof. Edmund Turiello Res Publica Nostra by David Trumbull A weekly column highlighting some of the more interesting aspects of our ancestry...our lineage...our roots. Don’t Know Much About History Songwriters Sam Cooke, ought to do! called the “revolution of CHICKEN NERO Lou Adler and Herb Alpert, in Not all of the questions are 1800” because it was the Some astrologers predicted approaching horsemen forced their 1960 hit “Wonderful available, as many will con- first “peaceful transition of a long reign for Nero and him to say, “What an artist World,” pled ignorance of his- tinue to be used in tests. power from one political some even described the re- the world is losing,” then with tory and other academic top- From among the grade 12 party to another.” The rest turn of all of his former for- the help of the freedman he ics. Today they’d find them- questions published on the thought there actually was tunes. These dreams were drove a dagger into his throat selves joined by millions of Department of Education a popular uprising in 1800, soon shattered by the news and he was gone. It is said American high schoolers. website I selected some of or that the Elector College of uprisings and revolts in that in death his eyes pro- On June 14th the U.S. De- the more difficult to see how was abolished, or that it had the provinces. He immedi- truded from their sockets in partment of Education re- the pupils did. something to do with the ately formed many wicked such a fashion that all who leased results of the U.S. From the list (a) Soviet Louisiana Purchase. plans of monstrous propor- saw him shuddered with ter- History 2010 National As- Union, (b) Japan, (c) China, Presented with charts tions. He planned to degrade ror. Funeral rites were con- sessment of Educational or (d) Vietnam, merely 22% showing gross domestic pro- and assassinate the com- ducted and his ashes were Progress at Grades 4, 8 and of 12th graders correctly iden- duction increasing, unem- manders of the armies along deposited in a family tomb. 12. The results, are not tified (c), China, as an ally ployment declining, and with the governors of all of the In retrospect it should be good. At 12th grade just 12% of North Korea during the wages rising during World provinces, to massacre all noted that while history were “proficient,” represent- Korean War. War Two, merely 43% cor- exiles and also all men of Gal- should regard Caligula as the ing solid academic per- Just one-third of 12th rectly answered that “the lic birth then in the city of most grotesque figure ever to formance. At grade 12 a graders correctly identified war caused a major increase Rome, to direct the armies to serve as emperor of the Ro- student is proficient if he President George Washing- in economic production in ravage the provinces, to poi- man empire, Nero certainly can “understand Missouri ton’s foreign policy as “avoid- the United States.” son the entire senate at ban- finished a close second. He statehood in the context of ing permanent alliances For more information on quets, and then as a “piece was degenerative in his hab- sectionalism” — most could with other countries.” Two- the National Assessment de resistance” he planned to its and shameless in his per- not. thirds of the students of Educational Progress, I release all of the wild beasts sonal appearance. He longed At grade 8 the percentage thought Washington was suggest you go to the that were held in captivity so for immortality and everlast- at or above proficiency is an interventionist in foreign Department of Education that they could roam the ing fame. He achieved his 17%. For fourth graders, 20% affairs. website. While there you streets while he set fire to the immortality through his are proficient. In other words, Likewise, just one-third can take an online sample city. Needless to say, these deeds and of course not the longer kids stay in school correctly answered that test and find our whether plans did not make him the through his person. His de- the worse they do relative to Thomas Jefferson’s election you are smarter than a 4th, prime candidate for the “Man pravity and cruelty will cer- how someone in their grade as President is sometimes 8th, or 12th grader. of the Year” award. tainly live in the hearts of Meanwhile realizing that Christians for all of the time the end might be near he put that they remain on earth. Quincy’s Angela Cristiani some poison in a golden box The manner in which he at- and sent his most trustwor- tempted to achieve everlast- Elected Political Director of Boston Teachers Union thy servants to Ostia to get a ing fame was exactly what fleet ready. After evasive an- made him one of the most Quincy’s own Angela bers, the Boston Teachers swers and outright refusals infamous persons to ever Cristiani was elected as the Union is pleased to have as he put off further decisions draw breath. He and he alone newest Political Director of elected officials a seasoned until the following day. He was responsible for the per- the Boston Teachers Union team of education profes- awoke about midnight to find secution of St. Peter and (BTU) this past week besting sionals who are dedicated to that he had been completely St. Paul. The huge obelisk in her opponent with 62% of making our schools as good deserted with the exception front of St. Peter’s Basilica in the vote. Ms. Cristiani, a as they can be while protect- of two or three freedman, and Rome should serve as a con- licensed school psychologist, ing the interests of our stu- is reported to have cried, “I stant reminder of two of the brings a unique set of dents as well as our staff.” have neither friend nor foe.” most brutal men that this credentials to the union’s The Boston Teachers He ran out to throw himself world has ever known. leadership. Union represents 5,500 in the Tiber but stopped when The obelisk was brought to Once a dancer with the teachers and other profes- his feet hit the cold water, Rome from Heliopolis in old Boston Ballet, she always sionals including nurses, thereby providing inspiration Egypt and was transported via has shown a commitment psychologists, and guidance for the culinary concoction of a special boat that was con- toward teaching, serving her counselors. In addition, we later generations called structed by Caligula. It was community, and donating represent approximately “chicken Nero.” This is where later placed on the spina her time to charitable works. ton Teachers Union con- 1,000 paraprofessionals, and the chicken is served in a (median strip) of Nero’s cir- Throughout her educational gratulates Angela on her vic- close to 500 substitute standing position with its feet cus, and it was at the base of career she has remained tory as its new political di- teachers, along with 3,000 in borsch. this obelisk where St. Peter dedicated to the arts, her rector,” said Stutman. “Along retired members. It is the He accepted an offer to use and countless numbers of students, and helping others with the election of three largest public sector labor a villa about four miles away Christians were martyred. It in need. new Executive Board mem- local in New England. and traveled part way by was moved from its original BTU President Richard Stutman, who also won his horse and the rest of the way position close by to its present Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery by walking or crawling location by Pope Sixtus in election, offered his con- through the brambles. Word 1586. gratulations to Ms. Cristiani Traditional Burial Plot was soon received that he Caligula died at the age of and the other newly elected was declared a public enemy twenty nine after four years BTU officers. (for 2) Starting at $1500 by the senate and that they of reign and Nero died at the “The 10,000-member Bos- had ordered punishment in age of thirty one after fourteen DIAMONDS the ancient fashion. This years of reign. 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James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Vol. 115 - No. 25 Friday, June 24, 2011

OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions of this our adopted country the United States of America: To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better than we found it. Don Croatti to Receive Donlon Award

Loyal Alumnus, Longtime Supporter Recognized Over 250 people attended the Dante Kevin Galie. A travel trough opera’s mas- for Dedication and Service Alighieri Cultural Center’s Coro-Dante terpieces and trough music from different Spring concert on Sunday, June the 12th. Italian regional traditions were performed. Don Croatti, a past presi- Coro-Dante with soprano Lara Second-Haid, A spellbound public listened to an all Italian dent of the Boston College tenor Jeffrey Michael Hartman and pianist language repertoire. Battle Hymn of the Varsity Club and recognized Zaira Meneses played works by Verdi, Republic closed the concert and everybody as the father of the Boston Mascagni, Rossini, and traditional songs and was standing up singing it. It was truly a College Gridiron Club, has madrigals under the direction of Maestro performance to remember. been selected to receive the 2011 Reverend William J. Donlon Special Achieve- Filthy Rich of Boston Introduces Bling! of Boston ment Award, according to a joint announcement by — A New Boutique Within a Boutique! — Director of Athletics Gene Since its 2010 move to a larger location right touches to any outfit. These budget- DeFilippo and Varsity Club on Hanover Street, Filthy Rich of Boston is friendly and trendy pieces are conveniently President Chris Conley. now part of an exciting new boutique, Bling! displayed for customers to select and even The Donlon Award was of Boston. try on as they like. A piece or two from this established in 1999 to honor In addition to the dazzling replicas and new and expansive collection of bling will individuals who have dem- 2003. He also served as chair- inspirations of Jackie Kennedy, Audrey leave guests looking as if they came right onstrated extraordinary man of the Varsity Club Hall Hepburn and other captivating stars of yes- from the pages of a high fashion magazine. dedication and performed of Fame’s selection commit- terday and today that are available, Bling! Truly two, unique boutiques in one! exceptional service to Bos- tee. The Varsity Club is the of Boston is an exciting collection of fun and Bling! of Boston and Filthy Rich of Bos- ton College athletics. The school’s athletic alumni or- funky jewelry truly catering to all ages and ton are located at 236A Hanover Street in award, given periodically, ganization. It is the only club budgets. These pieces will satisfy any the historic North End of Boston. For addi- honors Father William J. that represents all varsity stylista’s accessory cravings without mak- tional information please visit our websites “Bill” Donlon for his 60 student-athletes who have ing her purse lighter. Bling! of Boston is the by logging on to www.blingofboston.com or years of service and dedica- had the distinct honor of perfect one-stop shop for gifts or adding the www.filthyrichofboston.com. tion to the Boston College. wearing the maroon and gold. Croatti, a 1960 Boston The Southborough, Massa- College graduate, will re- chusetts, resident directed ceive the award at a recep- the Boston College Touch- North End Waterfront Health Employees tion on Friday night, Sep- down Club for several years tember 16, 2011, and then and in 1999, it was his ini- Win Excellence Awards feted again during the fol- tiative that brought together by Marianne Aiello lowing day’s Boston College- that club with the BC foot- Duke football game. He will ball alumni group to form the be joined by this year’s Boston College Gridiron Varsity Club Hall of Fame Club. To this day, Croatti class at halftime of the foot- retains the title of the club’s ball game. President Emeritus. Croatti served as the presi- Croatti is a native of dent of the Boston College Framingham, Massachu- Varsity Club in 2002 and setts.

L-R: Dental Assistant Maria Ferrusi, L-R: NEW Health CEO Jim Luisi, Resource Dental Director Georgina Chamberlain, Specialist Gina Cardone-Casoni and Board DMD, Dental Hygienist Catherine Dooling, Chairman Alan Hobbs. Dental Assistant Silva Arstamyan. Seven North End Waterfront Health staff Michelangelo, so Cardone-Casoni accompa- members recently received Partners in nied her there and back for a week until Excellence Awards from Partners Health- the patient was comfortable enough to travel Care. The health care system, which Mas- on her own. sachusetts General Hospital and NEW Another time, a mentally handicapped Health are a part of, each year honors patient needed help moving into a new exceptional employees for their outstand- apartment, so Cardone-Casoni used her own ing contributions to the success of the money to buy the patient cleaning supplies Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, organization, including work to improve and helped her ready her new home. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 quality, safety, and efficiency through high Even when she’s working with patients performance medicine. to complete paperwork, Cardone-Casoni is Gina Cardone-Casoni, resource special- extremely thorough and often goes out of The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily ist, received an award for going above and her way to help any patient who needs the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submissions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. beyond her job description in almost every assistance. There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via interaction she has with a patient. In one The North End Waterfront Health dental e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- addressed, stamped envelope. instance, a patient was nervous about riding the van to the Adult Day Center at the Villa (Continued on Page 17) Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011

S imple TIMES . . . by Girard A. Plante THINKING by Girard A. Plante OUT LOUD by Sal Giarratani Now that the Boston Bru- We recall vividly that pris- Bailey’s Children’s Founda- ins have chased away the tine Tuesday morning of tion. Bailey’s family over- demons that prevented the September 11, 2001. The sees the foundation and Do You Ask “Why” or “Why Not”? storied National Hockey day Ace Bailey drove to disperses $1.5 million for League franchise from win- Logan International Airport various projects at Floating ning their first Stanley Cup to board United Air Lines Hospital and other places. since 1972, there remains Flight 175 to Los Angeles, That’s exactly the way Ace one significant event that along with Mark Bavis, pro would want things to go, said lingers from the days of scouts for the Los Angeles his wife Katherine, whom he Bobby Orr and the Big Bad Kings preparing for the married during that magical Bruins. start of a new season. Their June of 1972. “It’s always The early 1970s included fuel-filled Boeing 767 air- been important for me to a still-raging Vietnam War. craft slammed into the hold onto Ace and hold onto And the long national night- South Tower of the World him tight. You don’t forget mare of Watergate was Trade Center in Manhattan. about it. It doesn’t go away. just beginning. Winning the Despite that diabolical act Ace had such an incredible Stanley Cup 39 years ago by cowardly terrorists, Ace spirit. He had this intense helped ease the sting of Bailey lives on in the can- need to make everyone those national hostilities cer unit at Boston’s Floating around him happy. His spirit but never quite swept away Hospital For Children. A is here. We’ve kept his spirit the local strife over bus- playroom honoring Bailey is alive in this room.” ing that would dramatically appropriately called Ace’s So it has become with Recently, America marked dent at Boston State College change Boston’s public Place — a bevy of activity this current generation of the 43rd anniversary of the back when college was af- school landscape. that dispels the doom often Boston Bruins. They’ve assassination of U.S. Sena- fordable to nearly all. I was a A member of the 1972 connected to cancer. It’s the won the hearts of a new tor Robert F. Kennedy. He Democrat backing Bobby Bruins team, Garnet “Ace” center of fun and hope and legion of faithful fans not yet was shot (and died the follow- Kennedy and eventually Bailey, would become larger comfort for children with born in the Bruins Stanley ing morning) at his Califor- voted for Hubert Humphrey than that generation of cancer, their parents and Cup win of 1972. Parallels to nia presidential primary vic- that November over Richard Bruins’ players and their families, as they confront those heady years of the tory party over U.S. Senator Nixon and George Wallace. I loyal legion of fans. Not even exhausting treatments and early ’70s are seen today as Eugene McCarthy on June 4, was opposed to the Vietnam hoisting the Stanley Cup uncertainty. our nation is mired in two 1968. His 88-day campaign War policy of President above their collective heads Fundraisers by Boston’s wars and domestic troubles for president ended tragically Lyndon Johnson because I can erase the searing mem- hockey elite — Bobby Orr, such as high unemploy- one month following the as- felt we were getting mired ory of when and where each Brad Park, Don Cherry, ment confound everybody. sassination of Reverend down in an endless war for one was the day they learned Harry Sinden and others — Martin Luther King, Jr. very little good reason. I of Bailey’s sudden death. have poured into Ace (Continued on Page 16) Kennedy was shot by Sirhan turned 20 years old exactly Sirhan (who is still in prison) one month between the kill- as he made his way through ings of both King and the kitchen at the Ambas- Kennedy. I remembered sador Hotel in Los Angeles. watching Kennedy’s funeral Back in my teens, he like Mass, listening to Andy Wil- Are you, or someone his brother President Jack liams’ beautiful rendition of Kennedy were my political the “Ave Maria” and weeping heroes and mentors to my for America and the loss of a you love, an older adult political activism. Bobby truly empowering national Kennedy unlike his brothers leader gunned down at only Jack or Teddy seemed to 42 years old. He often said whose needs are changing? make a direct connect to the that America shouldn’t just American people struggling ask “Why?” concerning the like today to make ends many socio-economic is- meet. We were engaged in a sues facing society but seek- The Elder Service Plan helps older adults stay in our community and war half way around the ing solutions by asking “Why live in their own homes, for as long as possible. As a Medicare-approved world, the battle for civil Not?” Where he saw injus- Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide the rights was improving but tice, he sought justice. individual care that allows each participant to live with dignity and still unfinished and violence Where he saw poverty, hun- seemed to control the whole ger and joblessness, he respect in the place they call home. decade of the sixties. Jack sought a society that worked Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy, for all. Today, we seem to We provide and coordinate the many different Dr. King, Malcolm X, Medgar have a tendency to raise a services an older adult may require, such as: Evers, the list seemed end- white flag of surrender, rais- • Primary and specialty medical care less as violence took its toll ing our voices only saying on America. • Home nursing and personal care In 1968, I was a college stu- (Continued on Page 13) • Rehabilitation • Social interaction • Medications without co-pays and coverage gaps • Transportation to PACE Day Health Centers and medical appointments Newly Specializing in the art of celebration The Elder Service Plan is the RenovatedWedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, ideal solution for older adults Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. and families who want an Convenient location and valet parking makes alternative to nursing home care, Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. but need a care partner to We are dedicated to the highest level of service and arrange for the right combination professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. of services to keep a loved one at home.

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Saint Pio Procession IN THE NORTH END

Juan-Carlos Ferrufino of Stand for Countdown to Kindergarten group Children

The Saint Pio committee will host the first annual Saint Pio procession in Boston’s North End. Everyone is welcomed to gather on June 26, 2011 at 12 Noon for a Mass in St. Leonard’s Church on Hanover Street. The procession will begin at 1PM and led through the streets of the North End. After the procession everyone is invited to congregate Kids and family participants in the Peace Garden for continued devotion to Saint Pio. The committee brought the Saint Pio statue from Italy 11 years ago which was designed by Italy’s famous sculptor Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Celebrates 10th Anniversary Nunzio Bibbo. The statue is located in St. Leonard’s Peace Garden. Committee chairperson Anna (D’Amore) Sirignano thanks everyone who has made this possible, friends, family, Park Hits Decade Mark of Friends Support clergy and residents of the North End for all their help. The Friends of Christopher members social at the Liv- July and August: Park- Columbus Park (FOCCP) cel- ing Room on June 2. Mem- ART’s Artists in Residence Quote to Note by Sal Giarratani th ebrates its 10 anniversary bers invited a friend or Craft Workshops The following quote came from a Boston Metro reader named Stephen Deborde, June, July and August next month, with activities neighbor to the social to : via e-mail wherever that place is. He obviously is not that happy with President planned in the Park each learn more about the activi- FOCCP Sunday Night Movies Obama to date. His quote says it all, “Change we can believe in? Change is all month for the rest of the ties of the Friends group and in the Park sponsored by many people have left.” year. ways to get involved. FOCCP Al Dente and Benevento’s The all-volunteer non- monthly meetings are held restaurants profit group was founded in the second Tuesday of every July 8: ParkART’s Pre- LAW OFFICES OF July 2001 by a small group month (except December) at sents: Commonwealth of North End/Waterfront the Mariners House. Shakespeare Company FRANK J. CIANO business people and neigh- In addition to support from July 19: ParkART’s Mari- bors whose mission was to local businesses and neigh- onette Puppet Show GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW further the utilization, care, bors, the FOCCP works August: ParkART’s Pre- DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS preservation, maintenance, closely with the City of Bos- sents: Waterfront Perform- CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. enhancement and improve- ton Parks and Recreation ing Arts Series ment of the Park. Department to keep the park August 6: Waterfront Con- 617-354-9400 “Over the last 10 years, clean and well maintained. cert Series Si Parla Italiano the growth of this neighbor- FOCCP’s contributions to September 10 and 11: hood organization and its the Park include maintain- “Ahts” in the Park 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 impact on the Park has been ing the Rose Kennedy Rose October 9: FOCCP Chris- dynamic,” says current Garden, working closely with topher Columbus Day President Joanne Hayes- arborists and purchasing Celebration Fully Insured

Rines. “Since its beginning new trees and plants for the November 18: FOCCP 10th Lic #017936 with just 12 founding mem- Park, providing the funding Anniversary Gala at the bers, FOCCP has grown tre- and organization for the An- Marriott Long Wharf mendously, with more than nual Trellis Lighting each November 21: FOCCP 200 members today. We have winter, and organizing spe- Trellis LightingMore infor- an incredibly involved and cial events in the Park. mation about FOCCP mem- Heating & Air Conditioning active membership and Activities in the Park for bership and events in the Sales, Service & Installation wonderful support from local the rest of the year that are Park can be found at http:// businesses.” sponsored by FOCCP or the www.foccp.org, on our Ken Shallow FOCCP kicked off its 10 City of Boston ParkArts pro- Facebook page and on our 617.593.6211 [email protected] year anniversary with a new gram include: bulletin board in the Park. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011 A Sudden Impulse by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Massachusetts is a small state abundantly blessed Is it unlawful practicing law when banks, mortgage with great diversity. If it is companies, real estate brokers, and others process real city life you prefer, there is estate transactions? of course Boston, with its many world class attrac- REAL ESTATE BAR ASSOCIATION FOR MASS. vs. tions. Lying just off shore NATIONAL REAL ESTATE INFORMATION SERVICES there are the harbor islands, SJC-10744 offering a complete get-away from the city just a short boat SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS ride away. Then of course, there is Cape Cod, famous the November 2, 2010, Argued • April 25, 2011, Decided world over for its wonderful beaches and charming ambi- The Court said: one is required for a mort- any intelligent person”. Id. ance and if it is mountains you desire, just head west and We stated that “occasional gage financing transaction, We see little difference be- you will be in the Berkshires before you know it. drafting of simple deeds, and or request that NREIS fur- tween the income tax forms It was last week when the desire to get-away just seemed other legal instruments when nish one. at issue in the Lowell Bar overwhelming. We were having one of those days in which not conducted as an occupa- On the other hand, NREIS’s Ass’n case and the federally nothing could go right. Every phone call carried with it a tion or yielding substantial preparation of settlement mandated settlement state- new problem to be resolved, the toaster, toasted its last piece income may fall outside the statements and other mort- ments in this case. Although of bread then died, the printer ran out of ink so we could practice of law.” We under- gage-related forms for its there may be legal conse- not do a project we had planned for that morning. Then we stand “occasional drafting of lender clients clearly does quences that flow from fill- discovered that a half bottle of olive oil tipped over in the simple deeds” as a reference not constitute the unautho- ing out these forms, there is kitchen cabinet, the cap must not have been fastened prop- to deeds that do not neces- rized practice of law. HUD-1 no legal advice or legal opin- erly, and most of the oil covered the bottom of the cabinet sarily pertain to real prop- and HUD-1A settlement ion being offered, see id, and creating a really nasty mess to clean up. That was the fi- erty. To the extent that the statements are standardized ultimate control over and nal straw, it was 11:00 AM and not a single thing had gone reference may include real forms required under the responsibility for the content right, it was time to get away, to break the pattern of minor property deeds, we no longer Real Estate Settlement Pro- of those forms rests with disasters and just take off for a few hours. We decided to follow the opinion. cedures Act for all feder- NREIS’s lender clients. head for the Cape, Chatham in particular, within ten min- (Preparation of deed by a ally regulated mortgages. This case says that the utes we were ready to go. We headed for the parking lot half real estate broker is “a prac- The forms detail all aspects usual filling out forms for expecting the old Saab to have a flat tire, but no, our trust- tice not to be condoned”). of the mortgage transac- loans and real estate agree- worthy friend was just fine, so we started her up and within There is no evidence before tions, fees, interest rates, ments by real estate brokers minutes we were on the expressway heading south. us, however, that NREIS is and amounts due to various and loan institutions is not We cruised all the way to the Sagamore Bridge, then we engaged in the actual draft- parties. the unauthorized practice of were over it and passing through Sandwich, and never once ing of deeds for its lender cli- Filling out standard gov- law. were stalled in traffic, things were definitely looking up. It ents in Massachusetts. What ernment forms for others is However, this case seems was about 1:15 when we arrived in Chatham, never had a the record does indicate is not necessarily the practice to say the drafting of a deed place seemed more inviting. It had been nearly a year since that NREIS’s clients either of law. Many such forms by a non lawyer for the cli- we were last there, we tended to forget how beautiful the supply their own deed when “can readily be filled out by ent is not to be condoned. town is and in particular the stretch of beach we visit, it looks out to the famous sand bars and beyond to the open sea. It did not seem possible that just two hours ago we Region of Umbria - PROMOTED IN BOSTON were in the midst of an apartment “melt down”, being on the beach, a sense of order seemed to re-establish itself. by Elena Lucco Borlera We found a space near some sea grass spread out our “Umbria is the green heart of Italy, a place where balance between nature and human activity towels and made our way to the water which was still chilly has created impressive landscapes.” This was the message that regional touristic entre- but warm enough for a swim, then it was time to walk the preneurs sent to American tour operators on Tuesday June the 7th, during a workshop in beach. We were heading to some rocks about a mile away a Cambridge hotel. There followed a meeting with press and a dinner of Umbrian de- that provide a great place to have lunch and spend some lights. The workshop is going to also go to Washington and Philadelphia, with the aim of time listening to the surf and the pure sound of nature. On promoting what Umbria can offer to U.S. visitors: sport, culture, museums, local delica- our way to the rocks, it was interesting to see what the cies, healing waters and events of international renown. ocean had cast up on land since we were last there. Weath- Small and medium tour operators were present. They were interested to discover new ered pieces of wood, a couple of bottles and an old wooden territories to offer to their customers. Thousands of years of history, peoples and civiliza- crate with absolutely no markings to betray its place of ori- tion have left an archaeological patrimony that is difficult even to quantify to the region gin, all seemed to find its proper place on the beach becom- of Umbria. Every city has traces of the ancient Umbrians, Etruscans, or Romans. Umbria ing a natural part of the scene. After purchasing two clam also has longstanding and prestigious ceramic traditions. The ceramics of Deruta are rolls from a fish shack on the pier we sat for an hour lis- world renowned and in the entire region you can find a lot of places of artistic ceramics. tening to the sound of water lapping at the rocks just be- Cities of Umbria attract tourists and travelers who are thirsty for beauty. Perugia’s Palazzo neath us. It is amazing how calming that sound can be. dei Priori, Orvieto’s Duomo or Assisi’s Basilica of San Francesco are only examples of We leisurely walked back to our towels on the beach, spent many architectural masterpieces spread all over the region. another hour talking and trying to identify some of the sea life milling around us as we once more waded into the water Representative Aaron Michlewitz Sponsors and finally walked back into Chatham center where we had nd a leisurely dinner. We made our return trip to Boston feel- 2 Annual North 2 South - ALL-STAR GAME ing quite renewed, the Cape as usual had worked its magic On Sunday, June 26th and 28th at Luis Taint Field at hoping for a strong neighbor- and we felt ready to tackle the next day, happy that we gave Tuesday, June 28th the Peters Park in the South hood turnout and will be of- into the sudden impulse of placing everything aside to just North End will meet the End. Both games start at fering food and refresh- get away, even if only for an afternoon. South End in the spirit of 6:00 pm. Both groups are ments. baseball through the Sec- ond Annual North 2 South In Loving Memory Baseball Classic. State Representative Aaron In Loving Memory Michlewitz, will sponsor the Marie Napoleone classic played by the Little League All-Star teams from the North End Athletic As- Rita A. Lucente May 7, 1917 – May 16, 2011 sociation and South End Baseball. June 19, 1928 - March 28, 2011 Remember Me “As I continue to work for the 3rd Suffolk District, I ad- Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, mire the two great baseball The next place that I go will be peaceful and familiar but remember me in every tomorrow. organizations that these two Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, neighborhoods have.” Said as a sleepy summer Sunday and a sweet untroubled I’ve only gone to rest a li le while. Representative Michlewitz. mind. I won’t remember ge ng there. Somehow I’ll Ʃ “As a youth baseball coach ƫ Although my leaving causes pain and grief, for the previous eight years, just arrive. But I’ll know I belong there and will feel my going has eased my hurt, I am proud to be having an much more alive than I have ever felt before. I will be and given me relief. event like this. Last year absolutely free of things that I held onto that were So dry your eyes and remember me, was a big success and we hope to build upon that this holding onto me. I will travel empty-handed. There not as I am now, but as I used to be. year.” Because, I will remember you all, There will be two 7-inning is not a single thing I have collected in my life that I and look on with a smile. games, one in each neigh- would ever want to bring except … the love of those borhood for the 12 and un- Understand in your hearts, der age division. The North who loved me, and the warmth of those who cared I’ve only gone to rest a liƩ le while. End game will be played at and the happiness and memories and the magic that As long as I have the love of each of you, Langone Park on Commer- I can live my life in the hearts of all of you. cial Street on Sunday, June we shared. 26th and the South End Your Loving Family game will be played on the Your Loving Family following Tuesday, June POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011 Page 7

2011 NORTH END Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It Heard neighbors their driveways and other dollar. Now Dollar stores in Day Square parts of the home paved. have replaced Woolworth FEAST DIRECTORY have been call- North Shore Pavement has and Grants. Now Dollar ing police due to a great reputation for leav- stores are raking loud noise and disturbances ing customers with cus- in the money. While there LUCIA emanating from the Medal- tomer satisfaction. Tom is a savings in Dollar lon Lounge in Day Square. Murray, owner of the pave- stores, be aware many of R I S T O R A N T E & B A R The Medallon had a hearing ment company is an East their items weigh a lot less scheduled June 21st at the Boston native, and has per- than regular priced items ... Boston Board of Appeals formed work for home-own- You wouldn’t know this JUNE seeking an entertainment ers in East Boston, Revere, country is suffering bad eco- license. Hopefully members Winthrop and other parts of nomic times with a high un- PADRE PIO PROCESSION June 26 of the Board of Appeals do the North Shore. He can be employment rate. Michelle Procession Only – North Square 1 pm their homework before reached by cell 978-677- Obama accompanied by her granting an entertainment 0000, or office 978-851- mother and two daughters JULY license to a bar that accord- 5900. The company is fully are having a grand time ing to complaints has al- licensed, insured, and spending our tax dollars in MADONNA DEL GRAZIE July 10 ready disturbed the neigh- bonded ... The Chelsea other countries. Her latest Procession Only - North Square 2 pm borhood! ... Go on a two Hour Street Bridge is closed un- venture is Africa to speak to Vacation! Piers Park Sailing til December. Commuters the children of that country! ST. ROCCO July 17 Center is offering some can use the Meridian Street Can she improve situations Procession Only - Hanover St. 1 pm great packages. 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Renzo is the in Sunday Procession 1 pm is avail-able. Treat yourself, Wool-worth’s Five and Ten spot during the summer. you deserve it! ... Consumer Cent stores. W.H. Grant Food off the menu is good. MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 12, 13, 14 Tip: Now that summer is made his fortune selling ... Have a fun summer in the Hanover & Battery Sts. here! Many people need most of their items under a sun! ... Till next time! Sunday Procession 1 pm MADONNA del SOCCORSO August 18,19, 20, 21 KIWANIS CLUB OF EAST BOSTON North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) Sunday Procession 1 pm 2011 Annual Senior Picnic ST. ANTHONY August 26, 27, 28 SALEM WILLOWS, Salem, MA Endicott & Thacher Sts. Wednesday August 10th, 2011 (Rain Date August 17th) Sunday Procession 12 pm Registration will be held roundtrip bus, muffins and Boston Social Center ST. LUCY August 29 on Monday, July 11th at the coffee in the morning, at 9:00AM, return approxi- Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm East Boston Social Center’s picnic lunch, ice cream mately 5:00PM Gym, located at 68 Central cone and boat ride!). Must PLEASE: Wear comfort- SEPTEMBER Square, East Boston at be 65 years of age or older. able clothing. Bring any 10:30 a.m. Proof of East Boston resi- medications you need to ST. ROSALIE September 11 REQUIREMENTS: $2 dency (utility bill or ID). take. Bring sun protection Procession Only - North Square 1 pm registration fee (includes Buses depart from the East (hat, sunscreen, etc.) MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS Partnerships Between Academia and Industry Malden, MA by Elena Lucco Borlera SAINT ROCCO FESTIVAL August 12, 13, 14 How can academia and in- against avian influenza. and collaborate, in order to dustry cooperate? Professor Rappuolli explained that avoid doing an unproductive Pearl Street Rino Rappuolli gave an an- vaccine is a bridge between work. In Rappuolli’s opinion, Sunday Procession 1 pm swer to this question during academy and companies be- when you do research, it is his conference titled “Part- cause it allows transforming better if you have a definitive Lawrence, MA nerships between Academia research into a product: aim to reach, because in do- FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 2,3,4 and Industry in drug discov- “Academies keep knowledge, ing research for itself, you Saints Alﬁ o, Filadelfo and Cirino ery and development,” hosted companies have got money. risk not to be able to change Common & Union Sts. at the department of Chemi- If they cooperate, they can anything in the world. The Sunday Procession 3 pm cal Engineering at MIT on take reciprocal advantages”. professor underlined also the May 26th. The Professional However he is not thinking public incentive importance Cambridge, MA Italians in Boston associa- about a model were compa- in a field where companies SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 10 - 11 tion (PIB) in collaboration nies give only money to re- have to invest without really with the Italian Consulate searchers, but about a model knowing if they will have Warren and Cambridge Sts. organized the event. A large where they communicate money back. Info: Call 617-354-7992 public of researchers, profes- sors and businessmen took part in the meeting. Professor Rappuoli is the NORTH END Global Head Vaccines Re- search at Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics (the world’s LUCIA fifth-largest vaccines busi- PRINTING ness), which is based in 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 R I S T O R A N T E & B A R Siena, Italy. 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Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s “Medicine that Matters Gala” Emcee “Medicine that Matters Gala” Committee co-chairs Mary Richardson, right, and Honoree Honoree Suzy Welch and BHCHP founder Stacey and Larry Lucchino, left, with committee Dr. Ernesto González at the Seaport Hotel. and president Dr. Jim O’Connell. members Jennifer and Dennis Eckersley. (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington) Dr. Ernesto González, a “Our patients often have annually to a person who and most comprehensive in Jersey Boys opened the clinician, investigator and unique and complex derma- raises public consciousness health care for the homeless show singing one of the educator in the Department tological problems, and for on issues of health and program in the country, de- songs from Jersey Boys. He of Dermatology at Massa- many years Dr. González homelessness. Welch was livering services to more tore the roof off of the chusetts General Hospital, has generously given his the co-chair of BHCHP’s first- than 11,000 homeless men, theater….” and best-selling author time, professional expertise ever capital campaign. That women and children a year By the way, congratula- Suzy Welch were recently and compassionate care to campaign enabled BHCHP at more than 80 shelters tions are in order to John honored at Boston Health them,” said BHCHP Execu- to create Jean Yawkey and sites. For more informa- who recently appeared on a Care for the Homeless tive Director Robert Taube. Place, a renovated historical tion, visit www.bhchp.org. segment of Emily Rooney’s Program’s “Medicine that Since 1998, Dr. González building that unifies many ……. Greater Boston pho- “Greater Boston.” For a look, Matters Gala” at the Seaport has treated BHCHP patients of BHCHP’s core medical tographer John Harrison be sure to visit http:// Hotel. on the streets and in clinics. services. was recently in New York www.wgbh.org/programs/ Dr. González received the He was instrumental in “From the beginning, Suzy (prior to the Tony Awards) for Greater-Boston-11/episodes/ “Dr. Jim O’Connell Award,” establishing a clinical embraced BHCHP’s dream of what he calls his “annual May-31-2011Red-Tailed- which honors someone rotation at BHCHP in the a home characterized by Theatre World Awards ad- Hawks-settle-in-Cambridge- who embodies the spirit of Harvard Medical School Der- hope, trust, dignity and heal- venture.” His best friend of 29237. BHCHP in providing medical matology Training Program. ing, and she was unwaver- 50 years, author/drama For more information services to the most vulner- Suzy Welch received the ing in her dedication to mak- critic Peter Filichia, emcees about the Theatre World able members of society. “Tim Russert Award,” given ing it a reality,” said Jim the event every year. Awards, visit www.theatre O’Connell, MD, president of As it turned out, two of the worldawards.org. BHCHP. “As the co-chair of Theatre World Award win- ……. The Extreme Sailing our capital campaign, Suzy ners (Ellen Barkin and John Series™ at Fan Pier head- provided invaluable strategic Larroquette) would win Tony lines the 30th anniversary of direction and led the way in Awards the following week “Boston Harborfest,” the engaging the city’s business on June 12. largest Fourth of July cel- community. She is a dear According to John, “It’s ebration in the United friend and we are so pleased always a fantastic event and States. This fast-paced, to be honoring her.” this year was over-the-top highly competitive stadium Founded in 1985, BHCHP sensational. John Lloyd has evolved into the largest Young, one of the originals (Continued on Page 17)

Grace Gummer, currently appearing in Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, won a John Lloyd Young, one of Theatre World Award for the original performers in her Broadway debut in the Jersey Boys, opened the production. One of Meryl 67th Annual Theatre World Streep’s daughters, her Awards singing one of the resemblance to her famous songs from Jersey Boys. mother is evident. (Photo by John Harrison) (Photo by John Harrison)

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• The Museum of Fine Arts hosted a lavish celebration in honor of Italian Repub- lic Day (Festa Della Repubblica). The event sponsored by the Italian Consulate of Real Estate Boston welcomed members of Italian organizations, dignitaries and public officials. In photo from left to right: Luciano Graffeo, Pamela Donnaruma Editor/ 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Publisher Post-Gazette, Frank Privitera and Carolyn Colt. (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011 Page 9 Pirandello Lyceum Awards Scholarships

Left to right: Allyn Christopher, Dorothy Maio, Francis Burns III, Scholarship recipient, Lino Rullo and back Vincent Fazzolari. The Mark Frattaroli Memorial Scholarship — Left to Right: Frank and Nicolane Ciano, Jeff Arinella, Philip Frattaroli, donor, Chris DioGuardi, scholarship recipient, Marjorie Cahn, Dr. Dean Saluti and Vincent Fazzolari.

On Sunday May 15, 2011 the Pirandello Lyceum conducted its annual scholarship program at the Hilton Boston Logan Air- port. The Pirandello Lyceum awarded four $1,500.00 scholarships to outstanding Massachu- setts high school students. Vincent Fazzolari, Chairman of the Scholarship committee, and his committee did a wonderful job in choosing these recipients. The Pirandello Lyceum would like to thank Albert Natale and Filippo Frattaroli for their generous contribution to the annual scholarship program. We would The Al Natale Scholarship — Left to right: Al Natale, also like to thank the many Left to right: Jeff Arinella, David Michalowicz, scholar- donor, James Malnati, scholarship recipient and friends who have donated to the ship recipients, Franco & Mary Vitiello and Vincent Vincent Fazzolari. scholarship program. Fazzolari. Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011 FRANCIS X. BELLOTTI, Three-term Massachusetts Attorney General: A Political Machine Rebel by Peter Vitale The article appeared in PRIMO Magazine Christmas edition, volume 11, issue four, and is reprinted with permission by PRIMO Magazine, copyright © 2011, all rights reserved, www.primomagazine.com.

One evening in May 1986, rumors surfaced that Bellotti before a standing room only had taken “Rhode Island audience at the Massachu- money”, a code term for Ma- setts Democratic Party Con- fia money. It was a bitterly vention, Francis X. Bellotti contested primary race that declared, “it has been a long Bellotti ultimately won by a hard road with many turns meager 30,000 votes. He was that has brought me to this called a “rogue” and the “pe- time and place - to stand be- rennial challenger to estab- fore you tonight with the sin- lished candidates.” He was gular honor of representing also routinely called hateful, the Democratic Party.” ethnic slurs. Those words and the inspir- “I was put out in the wood- ing speech that followed shed for the next 10 years,” capped 12 years of outstand- he said. ing public service by Bellotti In the 1964 general elec- as Attorney General of the tion for governor, another Commonwealth of Massachu- Italian was running against setts. It also marked an end Bellotti. John A. Volpe, a con- to his 24 year sparring match tractor, also a son of an im- with the Democratic political migrant had won on the first machine of Massachusetts. ballot at the Republican His invitation to deliver the Party Convention as his keynote address signaled the party’s nominee for gover- Democratic Party’s capitula- nor. Bellotti lost that election tion to Bellotti. Bellotti Family - Francis Bellotti and wife Margarita “Maggi” with their 12 children. by a mere 21,000 votes rep- That road to which Bellotti resenting less than a frac- referred began on May 3, in a new car. We talked all After honorably discharged was this young, ambitious tion of a percentage point in 1923. He grew up poor on the the way home. She seemed from the Navy in 1946, he Italian upstart doing in the the total votes cast. A little streets of Boston. He was an educated and sophisticated. became a lifeguard and a middle of an Irish dominated closer and a state recount only child. His father, Peter, When I was getting out of the bartender at the Hollywood party? Who was he? He had would have been ordered. an immigrant from Basil- car, she looked at me and Beach Hotel in Hollywood, never been a local represen- Democratic Party leaders icata, Italy had served as a said ‘you’re a nice little boy Florida. It was here where he tative or senator. He had gloated and wrongly pre- World War I machine gunner for an Italian boy’. It made me met his Midwestern wife never “paid his dues” they dicted that he was “done” and in the U.S. Army’s Diamond wonder what she thought Margarita, “Maggi” who Division. He was gassed dur- about people who are Italian hailed from Twin Lakes, Wis- ing battle and returned and it made a deep impres- consin. They married in home. Sickly and continu- sion on me.” 1948 and began a family…a ally hospitalized, his father During World War II, big family, 12 children, died when Bellotti was 16 Bellotti joined the Navy and Frank Jr., Kathy, Liz, Nina, years old. Bellotti was raised served with the prestigious Peter, Terry, Rita, Joseph, by his working mother, Mary “Scouts and Raiders,” the Tom, Patricia, Michael and “Jenny” Petrocelli whose par- forerunner of the Navy Sheila. ents came from the region of SEALS. His mates nick- After working his way Puglia, Italy and later immi- named him “The Turk” for through college selling reli- grated to America in the his perennial tan and rug- gious magazine subscrip- 1920s. ged looks. The military train- tions door to door, Bellotti I found Bellotti sitting ing that Bellotti received is graduated from Boston Col- casually in his spacious specifically designed to build lege Law School in 1952 and Quincy office one bright, up endurance, stamina, and began a law practice in sunny morning wearing a achieve the elite level of fit- Quincy. In 1957, he pur- pressed shirt, slacks and ness that only a select few chased a large home for his topsiders. No tie, no socks. can accomplish. Bellotti growing family on Hillside He told me his story. graduated in the unit’s Sev- Avenue where he still re- “I had my nose broken enth Class. The training sides today with Maggi. He eight times growing up. I regimen benefited him ran for Norfolk County dis- fought the Irish kids every- greatly in later years when trict attorney in 1958. where I moved. Once I hitch- he burned the candle in the “I figured I would lose but hiked from Nantasket Beach wee hours preparing for his my lawn signs announcing back to Dorchester. A nicely courtroom opponents or a my candidacy might bring dressed woman picked me up difficult judge. me some legal business.” In the meantime, attorney Charles Nayor took Bellotti under his direction and taught him the finer points of tort law. Rising every day at 4 a.m. as he still does to- Volpe - Bellotti debate during the ’64 Governor’s race. day for cardio exercise, weight training and yoga, Bellotti already had the felt. Suddenly he’s one step would never run again. physical endurance to away from the corner office. As it has often been said, outlast his opponents. He Party leaders were upset that “character is doing the right acquired the mental tough- Bellotti, “didn’t want to wait thing when nobody is watch- ness to outwit them as well. his turn”. ing.” Bellotti was cleared by His law practice flourished A bittersweet year for the FBI who had wiretap but as did his political ambi- Italian Americans in Mas- tapes of Mafia Capos grum- tions. Bellotti’s first assis- sachusetts was 1964 as bling that Bellotti “refused” tant attorney general, Tho- Lieutenant Governor Bellotti to take their money. Volpe mas Kiley, reflected that made a fateful decision to later paid tribute in his “Frank’s professional life had challenge the elected and memoirs when he wrote run two parallel tracks, a seated Democratic Governor that “Bellotti had pulled him- successful trial lawyer and Endicott Peabody in the pri- self from poverty to relative a determined public ser- mary race. Peabody had affluence with enormous vant.” trouble within his own party dedication and intelligence.” By 1962, Bellotti had suc- over death penalty issues So the challenge continued. cessfully run for office but it and even suggested that he In 1966, unrelenting per- had come with a steep price. would not put the notorious sonal attacks on Bellotti and Tensions were building in “Boston Strangler” to death his family coupled with an the Massachusetts Demo- if he was ever captured. effective whispering cam- cratic Party. He had stunned Again party leaders were paign and more dirty tricks the party leadership and won outraged at Bellotti’s brash- blunted his chances once the convention’s endorse- ness for splitting the again for attorney general. ment for lieutenant governor party ranks. Immediately, His son, Peter recalled walk- Frank Bellotti playing racquetball in the ’70s against their wishes. What anti-Italian slurs and false ing to school regularly and POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011 Page 11

Bellotti professionalized the attorney general’s office not only with these moves but with his apolitical hiring practices, the manner he treated people. Considered a hallmark of his administration, he created a screening panel of respected legal professionals who raised the bar significantly in the selection and appointment process for his managers. Many of his executive appointments went on to become elected leaders, judges and heads of major law firms. Three were later elected attorney general; one became a state Supreme Court jus- Rose Kennedy, Frank Bellotti, Joan Kennedy and John tice and another state Sen- McCormack ate president. bold sign in his office that Massachusetts as attorney Bellotti never forgot the shouted, “Have you done the general with outstanding people who helped make his last thing?” The sign applied competency and dedication. goal a reality. He rewarded to everyone who worked It was time for him to step people like Robert Travaglini there including himself, back, refocus and recharge and gave him his first start from the receptionist shut- for one last try for the execu- as an assistant press aide ting off the lights at the end tive office. fresh out of college. On pa- of the day to an attorney ar- In 1990, with just a few Bellotti submitting nomination papers for Governor ’64 per, Travaglini did not look guing before the state Su- phone calls and letters, qualified in comparison to preme Court the following Bellotti quickly reassembled being told by schoolmates, tant attorneys or “Specials” his competitors vying for the morning. Forget what time his campaign brain trust and “My dad says your dad is a as they were known to end slot. However, Bellotti was it is. Get it done. his legion of volunteers to bum and a thief.” The chal- all potential conflicts of in- often a “people person” not a Bellotti’s mother, Jenny mount his final challenge for lenge continued. terests in the handling of “paper person.” Bellotti’s ad- who by default had become the governor’s office. If the pugnacious Bellotti cases. He then moved the vice to him was “keep your the dominant force in However the pendulum in couldn’t make peace with agency from the historic eyes and ears open and your Bellotti’s life, instilled in Massachusetts had swung. party leaders, he was deter- Beacon Hill State House to mouth shut.” Travaglini him powerful attributes of Bellotti’s time had passed as mined to make up for it by a new nearby office building, never forgot that opportunity compassion, fairness, and a veteran of these cam- winning over diehard con- another positive move that or the advice. He later left independence that he still paigns. Voters were upset vention delegates and com- was recognized to separate the attorney general’s office carries with him till this with the results of the previ- mitted loyal supporters for corrosive “boiler room” poli- and ran for state Senate day. ous four years for which he his campaigns. He had noth- When Bellotti took over as had played no role. Still, he ing to offer except his com- attorney general in 1974, represented to them the old mitment to public service only four women were em- regime. The electorate de- and a desire to help others ployed in his office. When he cided it was time for new if given the chance. After departed in 1986, there were blood and a redirection. He losing again in a crowded 84 in total. Bellotti appointed never made it out of the pri- primary race in 1970 for women to the highest ex- mary. It was his “Last Hur- governor, he narrowly won ecutive positions in the at- rah”. in 1974 for Massachusetts torney general’s office. Later A Bellotti reunion commit- attorney general against on he successfully recom- tee was formed and annual Republican Yankee Josiah mended many of them for dinners for the last 20 years Spaulding. As General Patton judgeships and to high pow- have been held for hundreds had once said, “Accept the ered law firms. of Bellotti alumni to stay con- challenges so that you may In 1984 during his final nected with their colleagues. feel the exhilaration of vic- tory.” He did. This election began a 12 year, three term successful legacy of public service in Massachusetts government Bellotti campaigning Attorney General in ’66 that has been used as a model for other attorneys tics from the “people’s law eventually becoming elected general to follow. It was also firm” that he was seeking to by his peers to the powerful the beginning of Bellotti’s create. He opened a profes- position of Massachusetts “Camelot,” a period of high sional law library at the new Senate president. favorability among voters location allowing his assis- One of Bellotti’s proud- attracted to his charisma, tants to have unfettered ac- est moments was watching warmth, and sincerity. cess to the latest law review this young protégé achieve Bellotti had finally reached journals and general laws to complete success. We were “his” moment in time and it better prepare for their tri- “Bellotti’s buds” as Trav- would not be squandered. als and negotiations. Unlike aglini aptly called them. Bellotti came out of his cor- his predecessors, he also They were people who flour- ner swinging. Upon taking regularly issued legal opin- ished and matured to be suc- ions on a particular current cessful leaders and thinkers office, he ordered a series of Bellotti with Mayor John Collins administrative and organiza- or notable legal issue. These contributing greatly to soci- tional changes that perma- opinions became invaluable ety in positive ways prima- term, his reforms of the at- No other Massachusetts po- nently changed the attorney documents for both the judi- rily due to the fatherly nur- torney general’s office was litical candidate has such an general’s office. First, he ciary and the bar to incorpo- turing and astute guidance recognized on a national level event. On a personal level, eliminated part time assis- rate in their legal postures received from Bellotti. when he was elected presi- this became his crowning and decisions. According to another dent of the National Associa- achievement – his people. Not “Bellotti Bud”, John tion of Attorneys General, his victorious prosecutions Donohue, CEO of Arbella In- just one of many professional or his efficient reorganiza- surance Company, Bellotti accomplishments, commen- tions - just his people. Peter taught his staff simple busi- dations and awards he had Flynn, a former assistant ness commandants: received over the years for echoed the alumni when he • Don’t be afraid to hire his public service and legal remarked “I owe everything people smarter than you; accomplishments. I have to Frank Bellotti”. • Treat everyone with the Most recently in April 2010 For the last 20 years, same level of respect regard- Bellotti received the Sir Tho- Bellotti has practiced law and less of their position; mas More award from his helped launch the highly suc- • Take time to get to know alma mater, Boston College cessful Arbella Insurance people, their joys and pains Law School. The award was a Company. At 87, he is still and help them if possible; most fitting one considering considered a heavyweight in • Know and understand that Thomas More was ex- political circles and is often your enemies. ecuted by the king of England consulted for advice. He con- Bellotti also insisted that for refusing to sign the Act of tinues to rise before dawn to his staff be fully prepared Supremacy which declared exercise. He makes his own when conducting agency the king the supreme head wine, cooks for his family and business. Lack of planning of the Church of England. admits he owes it all to Maggi. and preparedness was a di- By 1986, he had fulfilled his To me, he will always be rect reflection on the agency goals, his mission and his the “nice little Italian boy” Bellotti in ’64 watching Endicott Peabody concede and the state. He hung a commitment to the people of who beat the machine. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011 C.A.S.IT. 2011 Contest for Students of Italian • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Black Tea in Texas? Bank with a unique exemp- 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy They’re predicting another tion from usual FDIC rules. oil boom, and oil companies According to newspaper re- Students enrolled in elementary, have plans to drill 3,000 ports, one FDIC examiner middle school and high school Ital- wells, these shale fields called it a “travesty of justice.” ian classes were invited to partici- could produce as many as 3 According to Investors Busi- pate in a contest offered by million barrels a day by 2020. ness Daily, “Waters claims C.A.S.IT., Inc. in collaboration with As someone recently told the her top aide didn’t know her the “Comitato 150”, a committee NY Times, “This is very big spouse was involved with the formed by Giuseppe Pastorelli, and it’s coming on very fast. bank, even though the aide Boston’s Consul General of Italy, to This is like another Venezu- is also her grandson.” th celebrate the 150 Anniversary of ela or Kuwait by 2020, except At that time, her hubby Italy’s Unification. In 1995, the Ital- these tight oilfields are in owned nearly $350 thousand ian Consul General in Boston the United States.” Aubrey in OneUnited Bank stock, formed a non-profit educational and McClendon, CEO for Chesa- which would have been professional organization named peake Energy says this worthless without the bailout Centro Attività Scolastiche Teacher Rosemary Grasso of the Eliot School, North Texas oil boom is “the one money. Of the 700 banks re- Italiane (C.A.S.IT., Inc.), for the pro- End Boston, congratulates her students for winning thing we have seen in our ceiving TARP monies, One- motion of Italian language and cul- the C.A.S.IT. Giuseppe Verdi Award for demonstrat- adult lives that could take us United was the weakest with ture in the public and private ing exceptional artistic qualities. away from imported oil.” its loan still outstanding. schools of New England whose mis- You can bet the green lobby Reportedly, while under sion is to assist communities that wish will be up in arms over this investigation, Waters got to to introduce, preserve, rejuvenate or potential new source of do- attach a provision to the broaden the study of the Italian language mestic fuel as will all those Dodd-Frank Act exempting in their schools. knee-jerk liberals who would minority-owned banks from Three contest levels were offered: rather not see a new oil sup- the new oversights being Elementary/Middle School; High School ply within the country. These implemented. and an Individual project open to all folks want us to buy those Comparing all this to levels. To depict the 150 years of Italian little electric cars. Currently, Weiner’s sexting, Water’s is excellence, students were asked to cre- the U.S. imports six barrels big time stuff. By the way, she ate a class booklet, a newspaper, a video of oil for every 10 we use. still remains the ranking or a multimedia exhibition. Five signifi- Half those barrels coming in member of a banking sub- cant prizes were offered through the are from governments that committee and chief Deputy generous donations of C.A.S.IT., Inc., the aren’t really our friends or Minority Whip in the House. Consulate General of Boston, Donna allies and we have a cartel If Capitol Hill wants to hold Franca Franzaroli of Donna Franca Tours Left to right: Consul General Giuseppe to deal with that jacks up Weiner accountable for his and FAA/Aprutium (Federazione delle Pastorelli, Dottore Mauro Puppin, Italian prices at will.Big Oil isn’t the actions, what about holding Associazioni Abruzzesi/Aprutium). Consul General’s Office Director of Education real problem; it’s elected of- Water’s accountable too? On Sunday, May 29, 2011, the awards and Italian congratulate Burlington High stu- ficials who are causing our “Love that dirty water, were presented during the “Piazza Italia” dents for winning the C.A.S.IT. Giuseppe pain at the pumps. love that dirty water. Down ceremonies held in Christopher Colum- Garibaldi award for the most powerful and on the banks of the river bus Park at Boston’s Long Wharf. Fami- creative entry. Individual awards were given Love That Dirty Water Charles.” lies and friends gathered for this to students Jessica Villalta and Sabrina Remember that old tune Peterson. The teacher of Italian from nearly 40 years back New NBA Champions at Burlington High school is Ivana “Dirty Water” by The San- Congrats to the Dallas Mav- Gentile. dells? Well, every time I read ericks upon winning the about that old rock song, I 2011 NBA championship se- annual celebration of Italy’s Na- think of US Representative ries over the dreaded Miami tional Republic Day sponsored by Maxine Waters, D-LaLa Heat an you-know-who. COMITES and the Federazione Land. Recently, House Mi- Associazioni Italiane e Italo- nority Leader Nancy Pelosi Looking Forward to Americane New England. Visitors called for an ethics investi- January 20, 2013 enjoyed a delightful performance by gation of US Rep. Anthony Kudos are extended out to the Eliot School students followed by “Wanna See My” Weiner, D- recent Boston Metro reader the presentation of awards by Con- NY but nobody is moving Joe DuPont for his great June sul General Giuseppe Pastorelli, the quickly on Waters for pos- 13 letter. According to him, Consulate’s Educational Director sible abuse of power allega- “Chairman Obama has, in Mauro Puppin, the Officers of tions. Her ethics trial con- less than four years, mortally C.A.S.IT., Inc. and Rosetta cerning federal bailout cash wounded this once great Dr. Kathy Lopez-Natale, C.A.S.IT. Board member, con- Romagnoli of FAA/Aprutium. The and her hus-band’s sick bank nation ... The election comes gratulates McGlynn Elementary School Medford winners were: gets delayed over and over down to this: Most of the students for receiving the C.A.S.IT. Attilio & Emilio C.A.S.IT., Inc. is extremely proud again. 47 percent of the house- Bandiera prize for the entry that displayed strong of the winners who submitted such Reportedly, pressure from holds that pay no federal love for Italy, its history, culture and people. The creative, passionate and informa- Water’s office resulted in a income tax want the other Italian teacher for the Medford students is Rosetta tive projects. We applaud their hard $412 million federal loan 53 percent, who do, to pay Romagnoli in the far right of the picture third from work and participation in this con- for Boston-based OneUnited more.” the end. test. Bravissimi! McGlynn Elementary School Wins Award by Loreen Romano A class of fourth grade students celebrating winning first prize in a students, under the direction of Hill Burial Ground, Old North from the McGlynn Elementary contest sponsored by Centro Attività Mrs. Romano and their Italian Church, and Paul Revere’s House. School in Medford took a special Scholastiche Italiane (C.A.S.IT.). To teacher, Mrs. Rosetta Romagnoli They also stopped in to say hi at the field trip to the North End last Thurs- celebrate the 150th anniversary of received the “Attilio and Emilio Post-Gazette and the Green Cross day, June 16. The students, who are the unification of Italy, C.A.S.IT. of- Bandiera Award” which was given to Pharmacy, and watched sausages in Mrs. Loreen Romano’s class, were fered a contest to local schools. The the class project that displayed a being made at Sulmona Meat Mar- “strong love for Italy, its history, its ket. The class was very interested culture or its people.” The check for in seeing the site of the Great Mo- one thousand dollars was awarded lasses Flood, having studied it in at a celebration that took place at class. Some even insisted they could Christopher Columbus Park on smell the molasses in the air! The May 29. highlight of the trip was a pizza feast The class created a project called at Caffé Pompei. “Buon Compleanno Italia” (Happy C.A.S.IT. is a nonprofit educa- Birthday Italy) where they wrote tional and professional organization about important key figures who are established by the Italian Consul credited for the unification of Italy, General of Boston in 1995 to pro- such as Giuseppe Garibaldi, mote the teaching of the Italian lan- Giuseppe Mazzini, Camillo Benso guage and culture in public and pri- Conte di Cavour, and Victor vate schools in the New England Emmanuel II, as well as important area. One of the ways that they do Italians in the areas of the arts and this is by sponsoring educational sciences, such as Giacomo Puccini contests that highlight the Italian and Enrico Fermi. Earlier in the influence on topics related to sci- year, this same class was a category ence, history, art, and other areas. winner in another C.A.S.IT. contest, Medford has been benefitting for for which the class created a book- many years from an annual Pamela Donnaruma, Editor/Publisher of the Post-Gazette welcomed let on the region of Venice. C.A.S.IT. grant, which supports Ital- McGlynn Elementary School students at the Post-Gazette offices in While in the North End on Thurs- ian instruction in our elementary the North End. day, the fourth graders toured Copps schools. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011 Page 13

CLAIRE DICKSON - drives it all home with a trunk SCATTIN’ DOLL full of exciting tracks! GOD Naftule’s Dream THE SWELLERS - and Evolution or Evolvement Essays Into the 21st Century Claire Dickson has the dis- GOOD FOR ME By Adolph (Adolfo) Caso tinction of twice being named Fueled By Ramen Best Jazz Vocalist, Junior Considered by many to be Soft Cover • 272 Pages High School Level, by Down- one of the most powerful and This far-reaching book is malignancy to some, Caso beat Jazz Magazine. The 14- provocative punk bands of the a challenge as well as a praises him and considers year-old Medford, Mass. vocal- modern era — The Swellers privilege for me to read him to be exhilarating, ethi- ist shines on her Scattin’ Doll deliver their most explosive and critique. My dear friend cal, and pragmatic. debut CD, recorded in two ses- album to date, Good for Me. Adolph Caso has dropped the Caso’s provocative writing sions at the tender ages of 12 Having already enjoyed suc- gauntlet and it is my turn to continues, he explains how and 13. Dickson opens with cess with their single, “The respond. slavery of old was deter- classy phrasing on Duke Best I Ever Had.” They power As a starter let me mined by captivity resulting Ellington’s “Caravan,” fol- forward with rockers “Run- acknowledge Caso’s cre- from wars, whereas slavery lowed by a laid back scat ver- aways,” gaining access with dentials. He holds degrees in America was pernicious sion of Charlie Parker’s “Con- “Inside My Head,” losing from Northeastern Univer- because it was based on firmation,” plus double-bar- touch via “The Damage,” the sity and Harvard University. color only. reled scat choruses on “Black mental breakdown of He is an outstanding novel- Caso’s analytical mindset Coffee,” the spirited “Love Me “Parkview,” and the confident ist and a successful publi- explains how sensible it is or Leave Me,” and hits the “Better Things.” The addic- cist. We, the reader and I, for students to achieve bilin- midway point with the airy tive “On the Line” starts off are dealing with a philoso- Author Adolph Caso gualism. To be held back in “Midnight Sun.” Dickson de- the second half, trailed by the pher and an intellect. Pre- this effort doesn’t make any livers the goods on “Phantom terrible forecast of “Nothing pare yourself. sense. Granted we have Doll,” stepping up the scat More to Me,” the misdirec- Author/historian Adolph Caso readily moved forward, nevertheless, there still level on Cole Porter’s “Just tion of “Prime Meridian,” and admits he has spent 40 years (1970-2010) remains, sad to say, visions of opposition. One of Those Things,” show- the cries for support in formulating and representing various Caso writes the following viable statement, ing her emotional side via “Warming Up.” The Swellers phases of thought and reaction. He admits “And the community having people with the Gershwin’s “My Man’s with an album full of reflec- defiantly and cou- two or more lan- Gone Now,” winding down with tion, of one’s inner self! rageously to being a Caso’s provocative writing continues, guages has the two cuts, “If I Were a Bell” and LASZLO GARDONY - pacifist. Caso notes he explains how slavery of old was greater chance “Ornithology/How High the SIGNATURE TIME that the clergy in determined by captivity resulting for peaceful co- Moon.” If you missed her at Sunnyside their attempt to existence.” Spectacle Island last Sunday, Hungarian-born pianist/ console the popula- from wars, whereas slavery in Caso takes a catch her at Newburyport’s composer Laszlo Gardony uti- tion reveal the fol- America was pernicious because very strong pos- Maudsley Arts Center July 9th. lizes the ten tracks on his lowing; to achieve it was based on color only. ition defending GAP BAND - ICON latest gem, Signature Time, everlasting happi- Christopher Co- Mercury to celebrate the various Afri- ness in the unity lumbus. He in- The Gap Band’s funk-sound can-based musical styles that with God one must lead a life of tribulation tends to correct the mistaken historical created by the Tulsa-born helped shape the develop- and sacrifice. views and to note how Columbus was being Wilson Brothers — Charlie, ment of his unique style. The The depth of his pacific nature is revealed misjudged and blamed for the horrors that Ronnie, and the late Robert, many benefits of that celebra- when he writes-his heart is not at ease happened in the New World. Caso writes, hit the music waves in the tion start with, “With You At when he considers the millions of people “Columbus guided the Europeans to new 70s and 80s, spawning sev- the Bridge,” the creative who have died because of the advocacies of lands. Yet, he is rebuked for both the good eral hits, topped off by their groove of “On African Land,” Communism and Fascism. Caso cannot un- things he did and for the awful things that trademark hit, “You Dropped as bassist John Lockwood derstand how many educated individuals others did.” Caso is relentless; he aggres- a Bomb on Me.” This ‘Icon’ leads the reworking of The profess support for these isms. And now with sively attacks many fraudulent claims in- collection contains a dozen Beatles’ “Lady Madonna,” the advent of Muslim extremists killing including that Leif Ericson discovered tracks you won’t be able to sit George Shearing’s classic discriminately in the name of Allah, “… how America in the year 1000. down for — I guarantee it! “Lullaby of Birdland,” and en- can any human heart feel at ease?” It was Caso informs the reader that while Gap greatness can be heard joy “Silent Words” whose har- Caso’s in-depth study of Homo Sapiens which Columbus was preparing for his famous voy- on “Burn Rubber (Why You monies alternates from dark led him to ask the question; “… what makes age in 1492 the Spanish Jews-”… were Wanna Hurt Me),” climb to soothing. Tenor saxophon- one person a tyrant and another a mystic?” handed an Edict of Expulsion ordering them aboard the “Party Train,” plus ist and vocalist Stan Sadly, Caso writes, “In reading Niccolo out in four months.” The Moors who had been “Open Up Your Mind,” and the Strickland steps up on Billy Machiavelli’s writings, a humanist of the living in Spain for seven centuries also were rhythmic “I Don’t Believe You Strayhorn’s composition Renaissance, and Vittorio Alfieri’s writings, forced to leave at this time. Want to Get Up and Dance.” “Johnny Come Lately,” per- a self-made writer of the Romantic Period, I Adolph Caso who is an outstanding histo- Moving on up with “Steppin’ cussionist and vibraphonist did not find anything to alleviate my fears rian writes novels and publishes books; he (Out),” the finger-snapping Yoron Israel contributes on the evil of men, despite their diligence.” also enjoys writing poems. One of his poems “Shake,” opening their arms splendidly on vibes with a He adds, “…evil has become more rampant he offers at the end of his book, The New wide for “Yearning for Your dreamy effort on “Under the and more out of control in the world.” Adam and Eve, is a kicker. Love,” the popular hit “Out- Sky,” and a second Beatles’ Caso continuously quotes the evil of man- Adolph Caso’s in-depth writing encom- standing,” exploding with “I’m cover has “Eleanor Rigby.” kind from books he has published from his passes a variety of historical events. Ready (If You’re Ready),” and Strickland lends his haunt- company, Branden Books. I find this expe- Throughout the book you will encounter put the lid on a memorable ing vocals to “Spirit Dance,” dient and commercially advantageous. complete unbiased integrity. It won’t be easy collection with “Jam the and Gardony’s final retooling Although the name Machiavelli connotes to put this book aside. Motha’ (Munchkin People).” is heard on “Bourbon Street The Gap Band charting hits! Boogie.” With Gardony, there • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) CARS 2 - is no ‘rhyme or reason’ — just our hands are tied. We are news programs on a nightly resonates with me today and ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK quality music! powerless. We can’t do any- basis. I remember those im- think it is still worth shar- Walt Disney Records EARTH, WIND & FIRE - thing but observe. These are ages on the TV screen showing with Americans in 2011. Cars 2 the Disney/Pixar BANK OF AMERICA th the very things Bobby ing police dogs and hoses Kennedy wasn’t about great film features a revved-up PAVILION JUNE 24 Kennedy lived and died to being turned on US citizens sound-bites but about shared track highlighted by award- Earth, Wind & Fire return combat. He was a fighter fighting for the full rights as hopes and dreams. Listen to winning composer Michael to Bank of America Pavilion who thought public leader- Americans. I watched a war Kennedy’s words, take them Giacchino’s 21-track super on Friday, June 24th. Experi- ship was about positive lead- half way around the world in and try to live them, “The score. The Cars characters ence Maurice White’s ’70s ership. He actually under- where American soldiers were vast majority of white people hit the road with an eclectic creation that evolved pop by stood America and its getting killed in higher and and the vast majority of black soundtrack that includes al- bridging the gap with a blend people. He understood what higher numbers. I watched people in this country want ternative rockers Weezer of soul, funk, gospel, blues, hopelessness could do to the all those body bags coming off to live together, want to im- performing “You Might jazz, rock, and dance music. soul. He understood mean- those military planes. prove the quality of our life, Think,” a hit for The Cars in The message of Earth, Wind ingless violence. Most im- My father was a Franklin and want justice for all hu- 1984, plus a duet with coun- & Fire’s music was to convey portantly, he understood Roosevelt Democrat. I was a man beings who abide in our try star Brad Paisley and best- messages of universal love what had to be accomplished Kennedy Democrat. The land.” selling British singer/ and harmony without force- and that it would take more Democrats were supposed Back in the late sixties, I songwriter on “Collision of feeding listeners’ spiritual than one leader and one gen- to be about the future and thought the dream died but Worlds,” and French super- contents something EWF ac- eration to fix. Republicans only in the past. it didn’t. It only dies when we star Bénabar’s “My Heart complished for sure. Philip Today, I am much less lib- Eventually, I would become stop dreaming. We need to Goes Vroom.” Paisley returns Bailey will be on board, deliv- eral than back in 1968 and a Reagan Democrat because believe in real hope and with the emotional “Nobody’s ering such songs as “Devo- much of it out of the reac- the once real Democrats have the audacity to achieve Fool” which he penned, and tion”, “Keep Your Head to the tion within me of what I wit- chickened out of the Bobby great things. It is time to the power pop Japanese girl Sky”, “Reasons”, “Fantasy” nessed back 40 to 50 years Kennedy legacy. take those handcuffs off our- band Perfume put on the and “I’ve Had Enough”. Bailey ago. I watched the civil I recently read a quote from selves and get back to work finishing touches with is joined in dynamic unity rights movement on the TV Robert F. Kennedy that still again for a better society. “Polyrhythm.” Giacchino with bassist Verdine White. 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The A.R.T./MXAT Institute for Ad- pop. We were coming out of a decade WILBUR THEATRE vanced Theater Training Class of of experimentation, mind expansion 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 2012 “All the world’s a stage, and all and cosmic awareness. ” NORM MACDONALD - Friday July the men and women merely players” HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS - 15, 2011 at 7:30 PM. What can be said NOW in Shakespeare’s beloved pastoral Saturday, July 16, 2011. Huey Lewis about Norm that any true fan does comedy As You Like It. This classic and the News had a series of hit not know about him? The man was tale follows Rosalind and her friend singles in the mid-80s. They are best born Norman Gene MacDonald on PLAYING Celia’s escape from a deadly con- known for “The Power Of Love”, October 17, 1963, in Quebec City, spiracy into nature’s wild, liberating which was featured in the blockbust- Canada. Norm’s two siblings, Neil and arms. What follows is an unconven- ing 1985 film Back To The Future and Leslie, are both Canadian newscast- tional romance with everything from became a No.1 hit in America. For ers. Norm’s distinct voice has paid off UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN wrestling matches to cross-dressing the same film they recorded the song for Norm professionally. He has voiced shepherds culminating in a finale so “Back In Time”. Other hits included: “Lucky” the dog in three “Dr. Dolittle” joyful. Building on the success of the “Do You Believe In Love” (No.7 in 82); movies. He’s also voiced “Death” for 2010–2011 Season’s sold-out Alice vs. “I Want A New Drug”, “The Heart Of one episode of “Family Guy” “The Wonderland on the Loeb Mainstage, Rock ‘n Roll” and “If This Is It” (all Fairly Odd Parents”. Norm can also be As You Like It will feature members of reached No.6 in 84); “Stuck With You” heard in the Bob Saget film, “Farce of the graduating Institute Class of 2012. and “Hip To Be Square” (No.1 and the Penguins.” For info call 617-547-8300 or log onto No. 3 respectively, in 86); Jacob’s Lad- STEPHANIE MILLER’S SEXY www.americanrepertorytheater.org. der (No.1 in 87); and “Perfect World” LIBERAL COMEDY TOUR - Satur- Join as a subscriber to receive dis- (No.3 in 88). A form of the band con- day July 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM. For counts and special promotions. The tinues to tour today. tickets call 1-800-745-3000 or A.R.T. Institute was established in JILL SCOTT’S SUMMER BLOCK www.thewilbur.com. 1987 by the American Repertory The- PARTY - Tuesday, July 26, 2011 7:00 ater (A.R.T.) as a training ground for PM. American soul and R&B singer- professional American theater. It is songwriter, poet, and actress. Her ARTS a two-year training program for young third studio album, The Real Thing: theater professionals, in association Words and Sounds Vol. 3, was with the Moscow Art Theater School. released on September 25, 2007. For THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM tickets log onto www.livenation.com 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA MAN RAY LEE MILLER PART- MUSIC TD GARDEN NERS IN SURREALISM - Now Causeway St., Boston, MA through December 4, 2011. SADE - July 6, 2011 at 7:30PM. Fol- PAINTING THE AMERICAN VI- DCR’S HATCH SHELL ON THE lowing the platinum selling success SION - July 30-November 6, 2011. ESPLANADE of Soldier of Love, Sade announces WRITTEN ON THE WAVES: BOSTON LANDMARKS OR- their highly anticipated return to the SHIPBOARD LOGS AND JOURNALS CHESTRA OPENING DAY - Wednes- world’s stage. Known for their one of - Now through October 1, 2012. day, July 13th, 2011 at 7pm. Featur- a kind timeless sound, Sade has en- Delve into the world of maritime ing Christopher Wilkins, conductor, joyed phenomenal success both in- manuscripts. Explore the log books Kristen Watson, soprano, Dominique ternationally and stateside through- of 18th-century sea captains as Labelle, soprano. Ryan Turner, tenor, out the span of their twenty-five year they voyaged around the globe re- Robert Honeysucker, bass, With the career. Their classic sound set to cording extraordinary details of their New World Chorale, Holly Krafka, Di- haunting, unmistakable vocals cre- adventures. rector are performing an Opening ates the most intimate of concert ex- SPECIAL EVENTS - BEER TAST- Night Concert. The program includes periences in a way that only an un- ING, A PINT OF THE PAST AN- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Magic forgettable Sade performance can. CIENT AND HISTORIC BEER - Flute Overture W. A. Mozart, JOSH GROBAN - July 26, 2011. Thursday, August 11, 7:30-9:30 PM. Exsultate jubilate, W. A. Mozart, Mass When the internationally renowned Sample modern beers based on in C Minor. Christopher Wilkins singer and songwriter hit the road for archaeological evidence or historic was appointed Music Director of the his hugely successful, sold-out 81-city recipes - including a beer brewed Boston Landmarks Orchestra in April Awake World Tour. The “Straight specially for this program by Salem 2011. He also serves as Music Direc- To You” Tour will bring the feel of a Beer Works - paired with appropri- tor of both the Orlando Philharmonic theater experience to an arena set- ately themed food. and the Akron Symphony, and is cur- ting through stage design, lighting, TALK AND WALK, HISTORIC Soprano, Dominique Labelle rently Artistic Advisor to the Opera and projection, as well as through the GARDENS - IN YOUR OWN BACK- Theatre of the Rockies in Colorado The Boston Landmarks Orchestra presents free concerts spontaneity and interactivity Groban YARD - Friday August 5, 2011. Gar- Springs. Soprano Kristen Watson delighted his fans with during den historian John Forti, of Straw- at 7 pm at the DCR’s Hatch Shell every Wednesday night, performs with Emmanuel Music in its last year’s “Before We Begin” shows. berry Banke Museuem, explains how July 13th through August 31st. There will also be free weekly Bach cantata series, and has Log onto www.ticketmaster.com for to source and choose plants, plant- worked with Handel and Haydn So- concerts in the neighborhoods of Boston. This is the tickets or call 800-745-3000. ing patterns, structures and furnish- Orchestra’s 11th season and its 5th with the Hatch Shell ciety, Boston Baroque, Boston Lyric ings that bring elements of the past as its home. Boston Landmarks Orchestra Christopher Opera, Opera New England and Op- to life. Made possible by the Ropes era Boston.Soprano Dominique Special Events Botanical Garden Lecture Fund.For Wilkins, conductor, Kristen Watson, soprano, Dominique Labelle’s voice has been called “an- more information about all exhibits, Labelle, soprano Ryan Turner, tenor, Robert gelic,” “silvery,” and “vibrant,” and her SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY please log onto www.pem.org or call Honeysucker, bass, With the New World Chorale, Holly legendary musicianship has led to Route One South, Lynnfield, MA 1- 978-745-9500, 866 745-1876. For Krafka, Director are performing an Opening Night collaborations with a number of the NORTH END REUNION - Thurs- theHearing Impaired please call world’s most respected conductors day, September 22, 2011 at 6PM. Enjoy 1-978-740-3649. Concert. The program includes Wolfgang Amadeus and composers. Tenor Ryan Turner SAVE THE DATE - PEM GALA - Mozart, Magic Flute Overture W. A. Mozart, Exsultate music from the 50’s and 60’s. is Artistic Director of Emmanuel Mu- Join your friends who grew up in the Saturday, November 5, 2011. An jubilate, W. A. Mozart, Mass in C Minor. Check out Music sic and Director of Choral Activities North End for fun times and memo- evening of dining, dancing and Section for more details. at Phillips Exeter Academy and has ries. Contact Lolly Ciampa at 781-938- excitement. Proceeds support the maintained an active solo career in 9254 or RoRo DeMarco at 781-284-5945. museum’s programs. oratorio, recital and opera. Bass Rob- tinue to add concerts and special ert Honeysucker is a recipient of events throughout the season. For the Boston Globe’s Musician of the THEATER further information, please visit Year award, a member of Videmus ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS www.nsmt.org, contact the Box Office and the Jubilee Trio, and is on the BOSTON’S COLONIAL THEATRE at 978-232-7200, or visit in person at voice faculty at The Boston Conser- ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS for her entire career, she has taken 100 Boylston St., Boston, MA 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, 01915. Gift vatory, New England Conservatory “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to stylistic inspiration from the tonali- WEST SIDE STORY - Now certificates are also currently on sale Extension and The Longy School of 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom ties traditionally found in northern through July 9, 2011. Set in New through the box office. Music. The New World Chorale was Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The European art. All these influences York City in the mid-1950s, the mu- founded in 1999 by Holly MacEwen Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca now come together in a new gallery sical explores the rivalry between LOEB DRAMA CENTER Krafka and John Zielinski with the every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM exhibit of oil paintings, Di Pietro the Jets and the Sharks, two teen- 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA mission of performing the best Ameri- www.1110wccmam.com. divides the 20-work collection into age street gangs of different ethnic THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND can choral music with many of the “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM four diverse series that she painted backgrounds. The members of the BESS - August 17, 2011 - October 2, finest orchestras in New England.The with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM between 2005 and 2011: New York, Sharks from Puerto Rico are taunted 2011. by George Gershwin, Dubose Boston Landmarks Orchestra pre- www.1460WXBR.com. American Aerial Views, Seaside and by the Jets, a white working-class and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira sents free concerts at 7 pm at the “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Boston Ghost Town. Though each group. The young protagonist, Tony, Gershwinadapted by Suzan-Lori Parks DCR’s Hatch Shell every Wednesday Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM section has its own distinct qualities one of the Jets, falls in love with and Diedre Murray; directed by Diane night, July 13th through August 31st. or online www.djrocco.com. and content, Di Pietro ties them Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the Paulus; choreographed by Ron K. There will also be free concerts in “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every together with her “love of gray,” a leader of the Sharks. The dark Brown. In 1935, Porgy and Bess pre- the neighborhoods of Boston. This is Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio color that she says fascinates her theme, sophisticated music, ex- miered at the Colonial Theater in Bos- the Orchestra’s 11th season and its stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN and relates to her appreciation of tended dance scenes, and focus on ton. Now, 76 years later, the A.R.T. 5th with the Hatch Shell as its home. 1470 AM. Danish art. “I’ve always taken an social problems marked a turning brings back Porgy and Bess in a new Rain location: The Church of the “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” interest in women and their world,” point in American musical theatre. production featuring internationally Covenant, 67 Newbury St # 2, Bos- 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on says Di Pietro, who pays homage to Bernstein’s score for the musical has renowned stars Audra McDonald as ton, MA 02116-3090. For weather WSRO 650 AM in Framingham one of her heroines, Louisa May become extremely popular; it in- Bess, Norm Lewis as Porgy, and David alerts: Text Landmarks to 27138. and online at www.wsro.com. Alcott, by depicting her with the cludes “Something’s Coming”, Alan Grier as Sporting Life. A.R.T. Ar- “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday “fabulous” golden dome of the State “Maria”, “America”, “Somewhere”, tistic Director and Tony Award nomi- BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday House in the background. For “Tonight”, “Jet Song”, “I Feel Pretty”, nee Diane Paulus directs this revival 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. further information, please log “A Boy Like That”, “One Hand, One adapted by Pulitzer Prize-winning play- EARTH, WIND AND FIRE - June www.dongiovannishow.com. onto the Consulate website at Heart”, “Gee, Officer Krupke” and wright Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Un- 24, 2011. During the 1970s, a new “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica www.consboston.esteri.it “Cool”. "So exciting it makes you ache derdog, The America Play, Venus) and brand of pop music was born - one WPLM FM 99.1 - Every Sunday night with pleasure." - John Lahr, The New OBIE-winning composer Diedre that was steeped in African and Afri- from 9 to 10pm on MusicAmerica host ARTIST’S BOSTON STUDIO Yorker. To purchase tickets log onto Murray (Running Man, Best of Both can-American styles - particularly jazz Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's 450 Harrison Ave, #223B, Boston MA www.livenation.com Worlds). This classic American tale is and R&B but appealed to a broader Place on WPLM FM Easy 99.1. During MARIAN DIOGUARDI PRESENTS set in the 1930s in Catfish Row, a cross-section of the listening public. the hour Ron will feature recordings TEN NEW PAINTINGS - Every first NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE neighborhood in Charleston, South As founder and leader of the band by his good friend Tony Bennett. Friday of the month, artist Marian 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA Carolina. Bess, beautiful and troubled, Earth, Wind & Fire, Maurice White You'll hear all your Bennett favorites Dioguardi invites people to visit 2011 SEASON - Tarzan July 12– turns to Porgy, the crippled beggar, in not only embraced but also helped from his early hits to his latest Grammy her Boston studio at 450 Harrison 24, Footloose! August 16–28, The search of safety after her possessive bring about this evolution of pop, winners. www.MusicNotNoise.com Ave, Studio 223B, from 5 to 9 PM. King & I September 27–October 9, lover Crown commits murder. As Porgy which bridged the gap that has often “Radio Italia Unita” - Every Thurs- Ten new ‘Laundry Line’ paintings Legally Blonde November 1–13, A and Bess’s love grows, their future is separated the musical tastes of black day from 2-3PM on www.zumix.org/ based on Burano, Venezia, will Christmas Carol December 2–23, threatened by Crown and the conniv- and white America. It certainly was radio or Itunes, college radio click on be showcased. Marian Dioguardi Debbie Reynolds, July 27 & 28, ing Sporting Life. This heartbreaking successful, as EWF combined high- Zumix. For more information log onto was born and raised in the Italian- Harvey Robbins’ Royalty of Doo- love story boasts some of the most fa- caliber musicianship, wide-ranging www.italiaunita.org American neighborhood of urban East Wopp August 6, Marie Osmond Au- mous and beloved works from the musical genre eclecticism, and ’70s Boston. She pursued her childhood gust 29, B.B. King September 1, Steve Great American Songbook, including: multicultural spiritualism. “I wanted CONSULATE OF ITALY, BOSTON ambition, art, only after a more tra- Tyrell September 10, Harvey “Summertime,” “Bess, You Is My to do something that hadn’t been 600 Atlantic Ave 17th fl. Boston, MA ditional career in education gave way Robbins’ Royaly of Rock ‘N Roll Oc- Woman,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and done before,” Maurice explains. “Al- ARTIST FRANCA DIPIETRO ART to more colorful careers including tober 22, Pinocchio July 22, Snow “I Loves You, Porgy.” though we were basically jazz musi- DISPLAY - “Notes On An American undercover investigations and gem White July 29, Cinderella’s Wed- AS YOU LIKE IT - December 7, 2011 cians, we played soul, funk, gospel, Journey”- Now through June 2011. stone buying. For further informa- ding August 5, Little Red Riding – January 8, 2012. By William blues, jazz, rock and dance music The Italian-born painter has lived in tion please visit her website at Hood August 26, 2011. NSMT will con- Shakespeare featuring members of which somehow ended up becoming the United States for eight years, but www.mariandioguardi.com Page 16 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Here we go again! More revealing stuff 12 percent, COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED about Frank Sinatra! “There was always says new Swordfish in Tomato Sauce a sense of danger around Frank,” reveals research. Barbara Sinatra, 84, in “Lady Blue Eyes: The magic Messina Style My Life With Frank.” “There was definitely ingredient 1 swordfish steak 2 sprigs bay leaf a Jekyll and Hyde aspect to his character. is the chem- (about 1¼ pounds) 3 small potatoes cut in He once claimed to be a manic-depressive.” ical compound “nitrate” which opens up 1 medium onion chopped quarters Barbara — who was married to the My Way blood vessels and reduces the amount of 2 celery stalks chopped ¼ cup olive, canola or singer for 22 years when he died in her oxygen muscles need. Researchers at 3 teaspoons capers in vegetable oil arms in 1998 at age 82 — recalls one par- England Exeter University found it could vinegar and water 1 cup water ticular night when his dinner at Matteo’s help people do things they couldn’t other- 3 fresh ripe tomatoes chopped 2 tablespoons white wine restaurant in Los Angeles was not up to wise do. or 10 ounces crushed tomato (optional) par. Frank viciously “picked up his plate of The captivating Sarah Palin may have Heat oil in a skillet and add chopped onion, chopped celery pasta, and threw it against the wall, splat- sent a clear message that her 22-year mar- stalks and simmer until onion is opaque. Add capers, stir, tering tomato sauce all down it.” During riage to Todd is kaput — by leaving her wed- and simmer slowly. Do not brown onion. Add tomato and another night out in Hollywood with Judy ding ring at home! The pretty 47-year-old cover. Cook slowly for about five minutes. Check frequently. Garland, Frank pushed and punched a former Alaska governor was photographed A little water can be added to keep mixture from sticking stranger when he asked, “Who’s the broad?” without the band at a May 29 motorcycle to skillet. Barbara Sinatra always knew she was in rally. Sarah is moving to Arizona into a five- Meanwhile, peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Wash for an extra-rough ride when Sinatra — who bedroom, $1.7 million mansion while and set aside. Rinse swordfish under running water and typically drank Jack Daniels bourbon — 46-year-old Todd will remain far off in their dry. Cut swordfish into two-inch portions. It is not neces- start hitting the gin. “There was something Alaska home. The Palins have also ham- sary to remove outer skin of swordfish. Add potatoes first to about gin that turned him mean,” she re- mered out a secret divorce pact agreeing skillet; add half a cup of water and cover. Allow cooking for vealed. Despite his violent outbursts, on everything, from property division to the about ten minutes. Then add swordfish pieces to skillet. Sinatra was uncommonly generous to his custody of their three youngest kids from The swordfish can be placed on top of potatoes if skillet wife, showering her with pricey jewelry age 3 to 16. A source says it’s my guess becomes crowded. Spoon some of the tomato sauce over including a 22-carat diamond and emerald they will stay married through the 2012 the swordfish. Add only small amounts of water if needed engagement ring. And even when they’d election and then quietly make an after a few minutes. Cover and simmer slowly for about fight ferociously over his drinking, mak- announcement that they’ve split. ten to fifteen minutes or until swordfish is fork tender. Try ing Barbara flee to a hotel room, she always Will Katie Couric inherit Oprah’s throne? not to overcook swordfish. Add wine (optional), cover and came back to his arms. “That” she says, After months of negotiations, Katie Couric bring to a slow boil. Then remove from burner. “is when Frank would be at his most sweet has joined with ABC to produce a syndicated Serve with fresh Italian bread, vegetable of choice or and loving.” “He had the most vibrant, elec- daytime talk show, aiming to fill the salad. Serves two. tric, deep blue eyes in the world. He had vacuum created by the end of Oprah Variation: Prepare the swordfish recipe without potatoes. sexual energy all his own.” Ah, Frank Winfrey’s blockbuster show, said Bill Instead, cook rice or pasta of choice as directed on the pack- Sinatra! A spoiled only child! He always had Carter in The New York Times. Couric’s still age and serve topped with the tomato sauce from the skil- it his way! unnamed broadcast is scheduled to pre- let. Serve the swordfish separately with vegetable of choice Last year, for the first time ever, miere in 2012. Speculation over Couric’s or salad and Italian bread. America’s annual wine consumption sur- next career stop had bubbled since April, NOTE: Each time I prepare this swordfish meal, I picture my passed that of France, but it took a U.S. when she stepped down as the anchor of mother-in-law, Mary Sinopoli, at the kitchen stove in our Battery population almost five times as large as the CBS Evening News after a five-year run. Street apartment. As she carefully prepared the ingredients, France to do so. The talk-show format appeals to Couric she stated, “Swordfish should not be cooked too much as it Carlo Scostumato, says, “There is no “because it frees her from the rigidity of becomes dry and loses its flavor.” I found that to be very true. comparison between wine and women: an evening newscast and still lets her in- wine improves with age. terview newsmakers,” said Richard Huff in A Pew Research Center reports 68% of the New York Daily News. Couric, who as a Vita can be reached at [email protected] Americans would make no difference in long time Today host proved she could their voting choice if a presidential can- interview statesmen and celebrity cooks • Simple Times (Continued from Page 4) didate were a Mormon. 25% say they alike, has said she has Michelle Obama would be less likely to vote for a Mormon. and Lady Gaga on her wish list of inter- Yet the hope of still more versity daily seen by 62% say it wouldn’t matter to them if a can- view subjects. magical moments by our the children playing and didate were gay, while 33% say they’d be Speaking of Lady Gaga, The flamboyant 2011 hockey heroes is on laughing together in Ace’s less likely to vote for a gay candidate. 33% singer has landed at No.7 on this year’s the horizon as youth, expe- Place no doubt teaches say they wouldn’t care if a candidate didn’t Forbes list of the world’s highest-paid rience, a mythical nucleus, loads of lessons left by a believe in God, but 61% say they’d be less musicians, and in an era when hit albums and God-given talent to play former Bruins’ winger likely to support an atheist. sell in the low five figures. Gaga’s latest a violent sport gracefully at whose selfless caring and A friend of mine once said to me, “Thank “Born This Way,” sold 1.11 million copies lightning speed are the in- love of life transcends big- God I’m an atheist!” Get it? How can you be in its first week. Ah, bella Gaga! gredients of championship time sports to touch the an atheist if you say “Thank God!” Some useless information! A Frontier teams. souls of the 2011 Stanley Commuting is a home wrecker! Commut- Airlines employee called a hazmat team to More importantly, the Cup Champions he’s smiling ing has been blamed for back problems, examine a mysterious white powder found spirit to plow through ad- upon. stress and obesity, not to mention mind- on a diaper-changing counter in an air- less drive-time radio. Now we can add di- plane bathroom. The substance turned out SI PUÒ CONDURRE IL CAVALLO vorce to that list. A new Swedish study says to be baby powder. In Germany, after a poll couples are 40 percent more likely to sepa- of 30,000 people by social-networking site AL FIUME, MA NON LO SI PUO rate if one partner has a daily commute of Badoo.com named Germans the “least CONSTRINGERE A BERE. longer than 45 minutes each way. About funny nationality.” Russians and Turks one in six Americans has a round-trip daily were also deemed not very amusing. You can lead a horse to water, commute of 90 minutes, and 3.5 million Some show business stuff by our stately people have to travel that long just one way- musicologist Albert Natale. Before getting but you can’t make him drink. twice as many as did 20 years ago. Com- into a successful recording career, singer muting often results in a higher salary and Anita Bryant was Miss Oklahoma and a better job opportunities, but experts say Miss America finalist in 1958. Her hits 1st Generation there are many ways living far from work included “Paper Roses” and “In My Own puts pressure on a marriage. Since long- Little Corner of the World.” Before forming Italian-American distance commuters are most often men, his own band, Henry Busse played for Paul for example, their female partners tend to Whiteman. He started vogue for “sweet Vita Orlando Sinopoli take on a disproportionate share of house- jazz,” using a mute trumpet effectively. Shares with us keeping duties-a common source of discord. Biggest hits include “Wang Wang Blues” Some healthy news! You can lower cho- and “Hot Lips.” The Harmonicats had a a delightful recollection lesterol and blood pressure _ by eating surprise #1 hit “Peg of My Heart,” during of her memories as a child cooked tomatoes. Scientists say the lyco- the musicians’ strike of 1947. You see, a pene in cooked tomatoes does the same job harmonica was not considered by the growing up in on blood pressure and bad cholesterol as union, at that time, to be a musical instru- Boston’s “Little Italy” statin drugs, the popular medicine pre- ment. Bill Haley’s “Rock Aroud the Clock” scribed to treat the problems, but which can seemed to flop when it was first recorded and a collection of cause muscle aches, weakness and nerve in April, 1954. However, it became a hit Italian family recipes damage. Australian scientists at the when it was featured in the 1955 movie from the homeland. University of Adelaide found 16 ounces “Blackboard Jungle.” Pianist/composer of tomato juice or 2 ounces of tomato paste Johnny Guarnieri descended from a famous daily protects against heart disease. Italian family of violin makers. And before Great as Gifts More healthy tips! If you want to increase Dean Martin made a hit with “Everybody FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM your energy levels, drink more beet juice. Loves Somebody,” it had also been recorded, and in local bookstores — ask for The dark red liquid allows athletes to unsuccessfully, by Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN exercise 16 percent longer, and slashes and Dinah Washington. Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN the effort it takes regular folks to walk by AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011 Page 17

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 8) the first U.S. city to host the 2011 Extreme Sailing Series™ to our waterfront for the city’s July 4th celebration — one of the largest in the nation,” said Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston. For some reason, during two of that crowd was there in demand locally by neigh- “Fan Pier is the perfect the past week, I had discus- and I sat with them and bors who needed work done place for spectators to expe- sions with several people several of their friends who and wanted the best. He fi- rience this up-close-and- about retirement. Most were not part of the old car nally called it quits in his personal extreme water people look forward to it, that owners group. All were chosen trade as well as his sport,” said Joseph Fallon, promised-land that you reach retired and the conversation music when arthritis forced CEO and President of The when you are in your six- contained complaints about him to. Fallon Company. “We plan to ties. Last Thursday, the problems with diabetes, ar- Dad was a full-time musi- make this the most spec- Lawrence campus of Cam- thritis, high blood pressure, cian who traveled with the John Larroquette won both tacular event in the circuit bridge College held an appre- loss of hearing and bad eye big bands of the 30s, until a Theatre World Award and with fireworks, a race vil- ciation ceremony that hon- sight. I silently screamed, WW II began. He came home a Tony for his performance lage filled with activities for ored two graduates who had “Get me the Hell out of here!” as 1941 ended and worked in How to Succeed in families, on-site television gone above and beyond in Retirement was definitely with local bands at night Business Without Really coverage and a fun-filled, their chosen fields, and two not for me. The faculty mem- while accepting a day job Trying. five-day event for Boston faculty members who accom- bers listening to me laughed, teaching machine shop at (Photo by John Harrison) area residents and visitors.” plished more with students but a couple who are up there his old alma mater, East Other highlights at the in just a few semesters than in years, wondered when I, Boston High School. When sailing event comes to North Extreme Sailing Series™ most teachers do in a life- the oldest member of the court-ordered bussing began America for the very first at Fan Pier will include the time. One of the two was group, would retire. My com- in Boston, he was in admin- time in its five-year history Race Village, open from my wife, Loretta. She has ment was, “When Loretta is istration and had to head into and runs from Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day been teaching at Cambridge ready for retirement, then I troubled waters with other June 30 through Monday, during this historic event. College since the early 90s will consider it.” I went on to administrators to help solve July 4 at Fan Pier. In addition to all of the and has courses at both the say that higher education is the problems that plagued Boston’s waterfront will racing activities, the Race Cambridge and Lawrence one of the few areas where the city. As the pressure showcase close combat rac- Village will also include Red campuses. After she received age is a plus, not a minus. began to effect him, he and ing on high-tech, high-speed Bull energy stations and Red her award and spoke to the Most businesses want you Mom discussed the possibil- catamarans raced by some Bull Air Force displays, fire- gathering of students, grad- out by the time you are in ity of retirement and he of the world’s best skippers. works displays, live enter- uates, fellow faculty mem- your sixties. I related a story eventually did retire. Not one This 11-month global tour tainment and dancing, bers and administration of someone I know who was to remain idle, he became spans three continents with oyster shucking from Legal from the college president on the board of two corpora- more involved with union eleven top-class teams from Sea Foods, additional sam- down, someone turned to me tions, and when he hit sixty- politics and became a mem- eight nations. The award- plings provided by Lydia and said, “I hope Professor five, they told him that they ber of the Board of Directors winning circuit brings Shire and Shrine, and an Christoforo never retires, wanted him to retire and of the Musicians’ Union and together sailors from fifteen interactive family friendly she’s the best the college take the lucrative packages the Professional Musicians different nationalities, in- area. ever had. I didn’t know the they offered. When he told Club. Unfortunately, bad cluding Olympians, Amer- For the most up-to-date person but nodded in agree- them he didn’t want to retire health slowed him down in ica’s Cup winners, world information and full sched- ment. I was so proud, I was and that his record spoke for 1990 and he passed away in champions and two-time ule of events for the Extreme ready to stand up and cheer. itself, the CEOs of both cor- 1991, at the age of 81. Olympic Gold medalists who Sailing Series™ at Fan I contained myself and porations were more blunt, The third person who influ- race against each other on Pier in Boston, visit http:// settled for just applauding “You either retire, or we’ll enced me in terms of ignor- identical boats along the facebook.com/ESSFanPier. her along with the rest who vote you out and you won’t get ing age was Uncle Nick, my heart of Boston’s inner Enjoy! had heard her speak. She a golden handshake, just mother’s middle brother and harbor. spoke off the top of her head. Social Security.” I then my Godfather. He, for twenty- Previous stops for the (Be sure to visit Hilda Nothing was scripted, but added, “We’re lucky. Age is a five years, was the vice presi- Extreme Sailing Series™ Morrill’s gardening Web site, she touched everyone in plus in our field, not a mi- dent of the Boston Musicians’ included Muscat, Oman; www.bostongardens.com. attendance. nus.” They all agreed and si- Union. When he finally de- Qindao, China; and Istanbul, In addition to events covered After the ceremonial part lently thanked providence cided to call it quits, he joined Turkey and will conclude and reported by the columnist, of the evening was over, that they were in the profes- Aunt Dorothy, who was al- with races in the United “The Socially Set” is compiled refreshments were for the sion called higher education. ready in Florida. Once there, Kingdom, Italy, France and from various other sources taking and Loretta and I At some point, Loretta will he joined the Boca Pops as a Spain before their final stop such as news and press re- began conversing with the retire from teaching. When clarinetist and also worked in Singapore. leases, PRNewswire services, administrators and faculty she does, I think I might pull for band leaders playing “Boston is proud to be etc.) members of the campus. back from the schedule I now dance music for the country During the conversations, maintain and spend the win- club set throughout Palm one of the topics that cropped ters in a warmer climate. I Beach County. He continued • North End Waterfront Health Employees up more than once was kiddingly tell my friends that this routine until he was (Continued from Page 3) retirement. Loretta isn’t old when I retire, I want to sit ninety. department also won a Part- skillfully manages the den- enough to head in that direc- under a palm tree on a beach Talking it over with ners in Excellence Award for tal department budget and tion, yet, but I am. After she in the tropics sipping some- Loretta, I feel that if I ever do outstanding performance follows up on every possible headed off to take a picture thing cold and puffing on a retire, it won’t turn me into and commitment to excel- avenue to save the non-profit with our new college presi- good cigar, and the most a vegetable. If I’m still able, lence. Georgina Chamber- organization money. She also dent, I continued to discuss provocative thing I want to I will continue writing. I have lain, DMD, Edward Fidrocki, translates Italian for the de- retirement with a few of the see is the tide going out and this column to consider, a DDS, Catherine Dooling, partment as well as the rest older members of the faculty. the tide coming in. Most bunch of short stories about RDH, Maria Ferrusi, CDA, of the health center. I told them that I tried it once. people my age are long growing up in East Boston Silva Arstamyan, and Kellie “I am extremely proud of all Back in 2003, Mayor Menino retired, but considering I and the North End that I want Ann Walsh received the our staff and these seven put together a retirement married a lady a dozen years to finish, and a couple of reward for their hard work individuals have showcased incentive for administrators my junior, I think I have a books that I started and left and perseverance while the our commitment to provid- in the police, fire and school way to go before I look for in suspended animation. If department was under- ing quality care to the North departments of Boston, and those tropical palms. the cold weather gets to staffed. End community,” says Jim many of us accepted the I think I picked up my atti- me, I could do all of this from Ferruisi also received an Luisi, North End Waterfront package and called it quits. tudes from Babbononno and under a palm tree in Florida, individual Partners in Excel- Health CEO. “It’s because of I was among them, but, as Dad. Babbononno had to re- and Loretta and I could pos- lence Award because she dedicated staff members like I told the crowd, “Retirement tire when he was sixty-five. sibly teach part-time at a consistently goes above and these that we are the pre- lasted about 15 minutes.” If they tried to enforce this southern Florida college. But beyond for the department miere health care provider The morning after I retired today, it would legally be con- first, I want to see where our and the Health Center. She in the neighborhood.” from Boston, I headed for a sidered age discrimination. kids wind up living. John Jr. Dunkin Donuts where many He didn’t call it quits, though. and his lady friend are think- of the antique car owners He was a furniture maker ing about heading to Califor- “hung out” at night. One or and carpenter and was much nia this summer. Michael is living in New York, and if he — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — continues to become more popular as an actor, might THE have to consider heading to JUSTINE YANDLE California, also. Johnny Christy Right now, I will remain PHOTOGRAPHY here writing this column and teaching at the three col- 781.589.7347 [email protected] leges I am affiliated with. By WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Orchestra the time I’m 80, maybe I’ll slow down and go looking for MUSIC FOR ALL those palm trees in southern OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Florida. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM GOD BLESS AMERICA Page 18 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011

The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) DANILCHUK CAUGHT toe in South Dorchester. never come out the way you Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco BRUINS FEVER These guys are definitely went in. By the way, Paul Lots of folks stopped by the frontrunners. Doug Feeney, the longtime Boston Danilchuk Auto Body on Bennett who ran citywide City Paper publisher isn’t just TWO ITALIANS ON THE ENZO BEARZOT: The Great Addison Street in East Bos- two years ago while living in a customer there, he waits SPACE STATION Last April Soccer Athlete, dead at 83. ton to snap photos of the District 1 has since moved on you too. the international space sta- Last December, 2010, a shop’s tribute to the Bruins to Dorchester and is also in PARISH FESTIVAL IN tion had two Italian astro- great soccer midfielder during the post-season. Af- the District 3 race. He re- JULY THIS YEAR nauts. This year is the 50th player and super coach of ter that June 8, 8-1 trounc- cently told Paul Feeney of the The Annual Sacred Heart anniversary of the first hu- the national team passed ing of Vancouver. Danilchuk Dorchester-based Boston Parish Festival is scheduled man who went to space, al- away quite unexpectedly. painted one vehicle in City Paper that his goal “is this summer for the week- beit for a very short while. It He was born at Aiello del Canuck colors with a larger to do well throughout every end of Friday, July 15 and was the Russian Yury Friuli on September 26, mini-van painted in Bruins’ neighborhood of District 3.” Saturday, July 16 in East Gagarin, who flew outside 1927. His play was unspec- black and gold. During the Isn’t that the goal of every Boston. the earth’s orbit 50 years tacular, simple but very previous series against candidate for public office? WAYNE’S WORLD IN ago. It was a flight in 1961 effective. I myself used to Tampa Bay, Danilchuk had Bennett who is new to this EASTIE? that shook the soul of the go to Catania to see him a little white sports coup district needs to do super Congrats to Father Wayne American nation. We all re- play, his passing, his ball- painted up in Tampa Bay well across the board in Dis- who celebrated his 8th anni- member how depressing it control, and an occasional colors. In this one a mem- trict 3 just to keep pace with versary as pastor of Sacred was to see a Russian goal. The “Club Calcio ber of the Tampa Bay hockey all the better known Heart Parish on June 16. achieve so much. However, Catania” is now playing in team is depicted smashing Dorchester-ites running, The parish community the enthusiasm of the newly the top division, the “SERIE into the front seat, while the doesn’t he? thanks him for all his hard installed American Presi- A”. His play wasn’t that Vancouver car has a hockey SUNOCO ON DOT AVE. work and hopes he remains dent, John F. Kennedy, glamorous, but he never player smashing into the The Sunoco gas station at in the parish for many more came to the fore. He reacted missed a good pass. I saw windshield. the corner of Freeport Street years to come. by saying that we will do most of the home games, at Danilchuck is famous for and Dorchester Avenue is THE CONSALVO that, and more: we will send the Cibali stadium, in doing post-season tributes one of the coolest places ANNUAL COOKOUT A a man to the moon before Catania. Bearzot played with during Celtics, Red Sox and around. It is pure Dorches- SUCCESS AS USUAL the end of the decade. As the Catania club three Patriots post-season games. ter. At times, it is just a gas City Councilor Rob history reminds us, his years: 1951-54. In the fall of TALBOT AVENUE station but at other times it Consalvo over in District 5 promise became a reality. 1954 he went to play with STATION ON TRACK looks like a general store kicked off the 2011 cam- By the way, the two Italian the team TORINO (1954-56), Governor Deval Patrick where folks stop by and chit- paign with his 10th annual astronauts are: Paolo then with the INTER Milan and Mayor Tom Menino chat about neighborhood cookout on June 23 over at Nespoli and Roberto Vittori. (1956-57), and then back to broke ground recently on the issues, the price of gas or the Sunset Bocce Club in Starting April 1, they both Torino team, as before, from $15 million Talbot Com- greedy politicians. The place Readville. There were plenty worked in space on impor- 1957-64. There he ended his muter Rail Station in is owned by Abdul and Has- of good eats on the grill, tant experiments. Actually playing career. Dorchester. This part of the san Shamshedene. You won’t burgers, dogs, sausages and Paolo Nespoli was already on Historically he is the na- Fairmount Commuter Rail find a friendlier or cleaner more for all. Rob represents the space station since De- tional team coach with the Line Rehabilitation Project gas establishment around. Hyde Park, Readville and cember 15, 2010; his so- best record of all. He began in expected to create 120 It’s not exactly Starbucks and parts of Roslindale at City journ in space lasted159 coaching the TORINO team construction jobs and the it doesn’t serve vanilla lattes Hall. Both a great councilor days. As an aside, two other (1964-67), the Prato team station is scheduled to open but like the City of Lynn, you and cook, might I add. Italians have gone to space (1968-69), the national in 2013. TIME FOR O’TOOLE in 1996: Umberto Guidoni team, under 23 (1969-1975), LEGAL NOTICE WELL ATTENDED and Maurizio Cheli, who had and the (senior) National MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY been earlier is space, and at Team (1977-1986). He led District 3 city councilor candidate John O’Toole re- NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS the same time. the national team for a cently held a June 9 Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. M398-C1 HIGH PERFORMANCE COATING REPAIRS When the ‘Discovery’ record 88 games. There SHIP-TO-SHORE CRANE NO. 1 – CONLEY CONTAINER TERMINAL, SOUTH BOSTON, fundraiser over at Florian space shuttle arrive at the were: 40 victories, 26 losses, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Hall in Dorchester. O’Toole Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts space station, it carried and 22 ties. But his jewel is one of many candidates 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011, immediately after which, along a special instrument, was the world championship in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. vying to succeed the retiring the AMS (Alpha Magnetic won in Spain in 1982, which NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CONLEY CONTAINER TERMINAL, District 3 Councilor Maureen Spectrometer) which will be was the third time Italy had GUARD HOUSE, THE CORNER OF FARRAGUT ROAD AND EAST FIRST STREET, SOUTH Feeney. His time was well BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011 available to future research- won the cup (Rimet) that was attended. John was a past The work includes FURNISHING ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ers there, up in the sky! presented to the captain, president of the Cedar Grove NECCESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SURFACE PREPARATION, AND PAINTING OF FIFTY FOOT and the Italian team and to Civic Association. Most po- (50’) BY FIVE FOOT (5’) SECTION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL ON SHIP TO SHORE CRANE NO.1 the coaches. After Italy, only APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED FEET ABOVE GRADE. WORK ALSO INCLUDES INSTALLING LEGAL NOTICE litical insiders over in Dis- AND DISMANTLING THE NECESSARY STAGING SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Brazil has won the cup at trict 3 rate him as one of the Bid documents will be made available beginning MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011. Commonwealth of Massachusetts least four times. The Trial Court frontrunners in this race. I The estimated contract cost is FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00). Middlesex Probate and Family Court Bearzot, will be missed. He met him a couple of years Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs 208 Cambridge Street is remembered as a taciturn Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a Cambridge, MA 02141 ago at a fundraiser for Homes printed copy of the Proposal form. Docket No. MI11P2866EA man, with a big nose, which for Veterans. He is deeply A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) In the Estate of I noticed the first time, and committed about his neigh- the only one, I came in close percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit THOMAS S MORONEY borhood and sees the Coun- equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, Late of BELMONT, MA 02478 contact with him in the play- cil post as another way of or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Date of Death May 9, 2011 ground, in mid week and serving his neighbors at Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The NOTICE OF PETITION FOR after a practice. Wonderful bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do PROBATE OF WILL City Hall. business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful To all persons interested in the above memories! THE RACE IS ON performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. captioned estate, a petition has been IN DISTRICT 3 The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment presented requesting that a document PRAYER TO ST. JUDE The Dorchester Day pa- bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or purporting to be the last will of said securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on decedent be proved and allowed and that May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be rade seemed twice as long the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 CHRISTOPHER R MORONEY of Stoneham, adored, glorified, loved and pre- this year with all the candi- to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance MA be appointed executor/trix, named in the served throughout the world now dates out there running for with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, which wage rates have will to serve Without Surety. and forever. Sacred Heart of been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, the vacant District 3 City of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE worker of miracles, pray for us. Council seat now that A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT St. Jude, help of the hopeless, The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Maureen Feeney decided to Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00 (One Million Dollars). AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN pray for us. O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON retire from elective politics. Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. Saythisprayer9timesadayand JULY 13, 2011. There are six candidates See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for In addition, you must file a written affidavit by the 8th day your prayers will be complete details. answered. It has never been running for the seat. Most of objections to the petition, stating specific This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority known to fail. Publication must be facts and grounds upon which the objection folks who know Dorchester contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements promised. My prayers have been is based, within (30) days after the return say the leading candidates and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal day (or such other time as the court, on answered. L.M.D.S.J.A. are Johnny O’Toole, Craig Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive motion with notice to the petitioner, may Order 11246). allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. Galvin and Frank Baker. The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Looking like a battle be- First Justice of this Court. PRAYER TO ST. JUDE of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where Date: June 15, 2011 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be tween Savin Hill and the subcontract exceeds $10,000. Run date: 6/24/11 adored, glorified, loved and pre- Neponset Circle. Once Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs served throughout the world now wasn’t Savin Hill a political Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality and forever. Sacred Heart of in or reject any or all proposals. powerhouse? Remember Bob Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Small Ads Get worker of miracles, pray for us. Quinn and Jimmy Brett? DAVID S. MACKEY St. Jude, help of the hopeless, However, now power has INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER pray for us. seemingly moved southward AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 06/24/11 BIG Saythisprayer9timesadayand by the 8th day your prayers will be down to St. Ann’s and St. Results answered. It has never been Brendan’s. Frankie Baker known to fail. Publication must be For more information call needs to turn out a great vote promised. My prayers have been in Savin Hill and hope that WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM answered. L.M.D.A.T.P. 617-227-8929 Galvin and O’Toole go toe to BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011 Page 19

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Innings The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Jim Northrup was McLain who won 31 games cess new NY Yankees start- Docket No. MI11D-2331DR Docket No. MI11P2559EA 1968 World Series Hero in ’68 was warming up in the ing pitching Bartolo Colon, DIVORCE/SEPARATE SUPPORT In the Estate of bullpen when Northrup hit who missed all of last sea- SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DANIEL CYRAN a/k/a JEAN FERDINAND ABRAHAM, DANIEL MARTIN CYRAN that triple and said, “Jimmy son and looked finished up. Plaintiff Late of SOMERVILLE, MA 02145 didn’t want to lose at any- He had surgery back in Latin vs. Date of Death March 20, 2011 thing. He was even competi- America and is now pitching MICHAELLE SEJOUR ABRAHAM, NOTICE OF PETITION tive at the postgame meal. like a No. 2 starter behind a/k/a MICHAELLE SEJOUR, FOR PROBATE OF WILL Defendant To all persons interested in the above He was the emotional back- ace CC Sabathia. Recently, To the above named Defendant: captioned estate, a petition has been pre- bone of our team that year. he was injured and is now A Complaint has been presented to this sented requesting that a document purport- He’d get mad at you if he out for a while. At the time Court by the Plaintiff, seeking a Divorce for ing to be the last will of said decedent desertion. be proved and allowed and that JOSEPH even saw you exchanging of his injury, he was 5-3 An automatic Restraining Order has HENREY COIGLEY of Somerville, MA be pleasantries with guys from with a 3.10 ERA. Two years been entered in this matter preventing appointed executor/trix, named in the will to the other team. Jimmy was ago he tried out for the Sox you from taking any action which would serve Without Surety. negatively impact the current financial status IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, a big reason why we were and stunk to high heaven. of either party. Please refer to the YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE just a grind-it-out-type of I’m starting to wonder if Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411 for A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT team.” someone came up with a more information. AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN You are required to serve upon: Antonio O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Northrup signed with the bionic arm for him or per- Abbene Jr. - Attorney for Plaintiff - whose JUNE 13, 2011. Tigers in 1960 and was with haps attached a cloned arm address is: 454 Broadway, Suite 205, In addition, you must file a written affidavit Detroit until he was traded of Bob Gibson, the great Revere, MA 02151 your answer on or of objections to the petition, stating specific before July 28, 2011. If you fail to do so, the facts and grounds upon which the objection to Montreal in 1974. He came St. Louis Cardinals starter Court will proceed to the hearing and is based, within (30) days after the return day Former Detroit Tigers out- up to the majors in 1964. In who had a modern day 1.12 the adjudication of this action. You are also (or such other time as the court, on fielder Jim Northrup who hit 1,392 games, he hit 153 ERA in 1968. Colon won the required to file a copy of your answer in the motion with notice to the petitioner, may Office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. a two-run triple in Game 7 home runs, drove in 610 Cy Young Award back in WITNESS, PETER C. DiGANGI, Esquire, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, of the ’68 World Series has RBIs and batted .267 lifetime. 2005, but appeared pretty First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, First Justice of this Court. been in poor health for a He is survived by his wife much finished until this year this 16th day of June, 2011. Date: June 15, 2011 while with Alzheimer’s. He Patty, five children and after that unknown medical Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 6/24/11 Run date: 6/24/11 spent some 12 seasons in the seven grandchildren. procedure. Perhaps, Dice K majors. “Stronger, Faster, Beiter” should get the doctor’s num- th LEGAL NOTICE His 7 inning triple off Anybody out there remember from Colon before he has MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY St. Louis Cardinals pitcher ber Steve Austin? No, I’m that Tommy John surgery, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Bob Gibson in Game 7 of the not talking about Stone eh? World Series in 1968 broke Cold Steve Austin from the The Sox are Back on Top The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY is soliciting consulting services for MPA CONTRACT NO. L1065-D1, RUNWAY 14/32 MITIGATION SOUNDPROOFING PROJECT CONSULTANT, open a scoreless game and WWF. I’m talking about the The Boston Red Sox have LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. The Authority is seeking scored both Norm Cash and character actor Lee Majors found first place thanks to qualifi ed consulting fi rms/teams, with proven experience to provide professional services including Willie Horton. The Tigers played on “The $6 Million their dominance over the NY assessment, design, bid, and construction phase services including resident inspection services relative went on to win the game Man” on ABC-TV years ago. Yankees thus far this sea- to the soundproofi ng of homes in the vicinity of Logan International Airport. The Consultant shall have demonstrated experience in the following: large scale residential renovation programs, residential 4-1. He also played for the The character was badly son. That slow start is now architectural and structural design, acoustical, mechanical, and electrical engineering, cost estimating, Montreal Expos and Balti- injured and was rebuilt ancient history. The team’s scheduling, and construction management. more Orioles. In the ’80s and with bionic parts that made pitching has improved and The Consultant will be required to provide professional personnel to collect fi eld data on each home ’90s, he worked as a sports- him better than prior to his the offensive power of its treated, to develop treatment concepts for each home that will achieve program objectives, to refi ne concepts in close consultation with the Authority and homeowners, to prepare homeowner agreement caster with the Pass Sports accident. heading is a sign of good attachments, bid documents, and contract addenda as necessary to support multiple construction Network. I thought about this when times. David Ortiz is doing packages to be issued on an annual basis, to provide inspections and fi eld personnel during construction Detroit pitcher ace Denny reading about all the suc- quite well at bat like Big Papi to ensure contractor compliance, to manage closeout of all construction contracts, and to completely document all activities relative to each home in the program. If requested, the Consultant shall also of old. The Yankees are in provide personnel to assist the Authority with homeowner liaison efforts. These services shall be LEGAL NOTICE trouble losing pitchers. The provided for the duration of the contract, which is expected to encompass two design/construction cycles. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY latest being Bartolo Colon. The implementation of these services will be dependent on available funding, but if fully funded, the project is likely to take place over a two year period, through approximately two construction contracts. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS LEGAL NOTICE In order for a home to be included in the program, it must comply with applicable code provisions. Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. W188-C2, WORCESTER VEHICLE STORAGE AND The status of each home shall be verifi ed and documented by the Consultant. The Consultant will be OFFICE FACILITY, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port B&B TOWING responsible for identifying prerequisite work required for treatment under the program. The Authority Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside 59 R-MOONEY STREET requires a high level of documentation of existing conditions at each home. The Consultant shall perform Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JULY CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 acoustic testing at approximately 30 percent of residences treated, both prior to and after treatment in 13, 2011 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. 617-492-5781 (FAX) 617-492-8802 order to measure program success in meeting established program noise reduction objectives. The NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE B&B TOWING Authority will provide a homeowner liaison staff to work with the Consultant to achieve the highest level ROOM, LEVEL 2, WORCESTER TERMINAL BUILDING, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS HAS HAD IN THEIR POSSESSION of service possible to each homeowner. It is expected that the Consultant will give the highest priority AT 10 AM ON THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011. to homeowner interests in providing its services. SINCE FEBRUARY 2, 2011 The work includes FURNISH AND INSTALL A DOUBLE TRAILER FOR OFFICE USE and A FRAME- The Authority expects to issue work orders for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $200,000. The 2009 VOLKSWAGEN SUPPORTED MEMBRANE STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE STORAGE INCLUDING ALL SITE, UTILITY VIN #WVWFA71KX9W101662 Consultant’s fees for individual work orders will be negotiated. AND SYSTEMS TO INSURE FULLY FUNCTIONAL TEMPORARY STRUCTURES. SITE WORK In recognition of the unique nature of the Residential Sound Insulation Program, and the services required INCLUDES EARTHWORK, WATER, SEWER, ELECTRICAL INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS, TO: ALMUNAJEM ABDULAZIZ, to support it, Massport has scheduled a Consultant briefi ng to be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, BITUMINOUS CONCRETE AND CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES 150 CAMBRIDGE STREET, June 30, 2011 at its Product Display Center (PDC), 42 Lee Burbank Highway (Rte. 1A south), Revere, INCLUDE TRAILER ON PIERS AND A MEMBRANE STRUCTURE ON CONCRETE FOUNDATION Massachusetts. At this session an overview of the program will be provided, the services requested by WALL AND THE WORK TO FIT OUT THE TEMPORARY STRUCTURES INCLUDES CARPENTRY, APT-404, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141. Massport will be described, and questions will be answered. THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION, DOORS AND WINDOW, FINISHES, SIGNAGE AND YOU ARE NOTIFIED BY THIS AD Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in ASSOCIATED FIRE PROTECTION AND MEP SYSTEMS. THERE IS SOME MINIMAL WORK TO TO GET IN TOUCH WITH CLOSE THE EXISTING ARFF STRUCTURE response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services B&B TOWING AS WELL AS BY questionnaires SF 330 with the appropriate number of Part IIs. W/M/DBE Certifi cation of the prime Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011. CERTIFIED MAIL. BY CALLING and subconsultants shall be current at the time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of The estimated contract cost is $600,000. the W/M/DBE certifi cation letter from the Supplier Diversity Offi ce, formerly known as State Offi ce of THE ABOVE NUMBER WITHIN Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) within its submittal. The Consultant shall also Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs THREE WEEKS, IF NOT, VEHICLE provide litigation and legal proceedings information, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a WILL BE SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE. in a separate sealed envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. See www.massport.com/ printed copy of the Proposal form. doing-business/Pages/CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx for more details on litigation and legal A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) MICHAEL SORRENTINO proceedings history submittal requirements. percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit OFFICER & OWNER The submission shall be evaluated on basis of: (1) current level of experience and knowledge of the team equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, Run dates: 6/10/11, 6/17/11, 6/24/11 for similar projects, particularly the Project Manager, (2) geographic location and availability of the Project or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Manager, resident inspectors and other key personnel to be assigned to the project, (3) demonstrated Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The LEGAL NOTICE ability to interact with individual homeowners, (4) experience and expertise of subconsultants, (5) cost bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do management and scheduling capabilities, (6) M/W/DBE and affi rmative action efforts, (7) current level business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. MICHAEL SORRENTINO of work with the Authority, (8) past performance for the Authority, if any, (9) experience with sustainable 95 CRESCENT AVE., STE-107 design concepts, and (10) project understanding and technical approach to this project. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment REVERE, MA 02151 The selection shall involve a two-step process including the shortlisting of a minimum of three fi rms bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or 617-347-9104 (FAX) 781-286-8402 based on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifi cations submitted in response to this solicitation, securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on followed immediately by a fi nal selection of the consultant by the Authority. the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Sections 26 B&B TOWING to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance HAS HAD IN THEIR POSSESSION By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, which wage rates have standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on the SINCE FEBRUARY 3, 2010 been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The Consultant shall specify in its cover letter that it has of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage. VIN #1G1YY12S545107742 The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and TO: OWNER(S) OF THE VEHICLE Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”), no acetate covers. Ten (10) Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy shall be on copies of a bound document and one PDF version on a disc each limited to: 1) an SF 330 including the an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance LISTED ABOVE. appropriate number of Part IIs, 2) no more than 5 sheets (10 pages) of information contained under SF sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. IF YOU COULD PROVE OWNERSHIP, 330 Section H addressing the evaluation items (except for the litigation and legal proceedings history), PLEASE CONTACT and 3) no more than 3 sheets (5 pages) of other relevant material not including a 3 page (max.) cover This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that not letter, covers, and dividers. This submission, including the litigation and legal proceedings history in a less than FIVE PERCENT (5 %) of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise MIKE SORRENTINO AT separate sealed envelope as required shall be addressed to Houssam H. Sleiman, PE, CCM, Director contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with THE ABOVE NUMBERS. of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder IF VEHICLE IS NOT CLAIMED BY July 21, 2011 at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite to be deemed responsive and eligible. OWNER(S), B&B TOWING WILL 209S, Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submission which exceeds This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority APPLY FOR THE RIGHT TO SELL the page limit set here or which is not received in a timely manner shall be rejected by the Authority contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s THE VEHICLE FROM as non-responsive. Any information provided to the Authority in any Proposal or other written or oral Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal communication between the Proposer and the Authority will not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). DISTRICT COURT or confi dential, although the Authority will use reasonable efforts not to disclose such information to The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award M.G.L. c.255 s.25 & 26. persons who are not employees or consultants retained by the Authority except as may be required of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR by M.G.L. c.66. the subcontract exceeds $10,000. VEHICLES SHOWS NO RECORD All questions relative to the submission shall only be directed to Catherine Wetherell, Deputy Director Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs OF THIS VEHICLE. of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs at (617) 568-3501. Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality SUBMITTED BY MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY in or reject any or all proposals. MICHAEL SORRENTINO DAVID S. MACKEY MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY OFFICER & OWNER INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DAVID S. MACKEY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 06/24/11 INTERIM CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 06/24/11 Run dates: 6/10/11, 6/17/11, 6/24/11 Page 20 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 24, 2011

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss 2011 International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees Class of 2011 International It ended the way it had doors to the locker room Boxing Hall of Fame Induct- begun some nine months be- opened and members of the ees; Julio Cesar Chavez, fore for the Bruins — in a media proceeded past the por- Kostya Tszyu, Mike Tyson, quiet recessed area of a build- tals once more for final inter- Sylvester Stallone, Trainer ing, away from the sounds of views sessions before the Nacho Beristain, Referee crowds. Here they were for summer beckoned. Joe Cortez, inducted into the one final time as a team — It was 3:24 p.m. when the World Boxing Hall of Fame together. interviews began. They were Canastota, New York. An- It was Sunday, June 19 — sandwiched around final other great induction cer- Father’s Day in America — meetings that each player emony. and one last ritual was taking individually had with Julien I praise all inductees. place inside the TD Garden, and GM Peter Chiarelli. Over Sylvester Stallone on Rocky, known as Breakup Day — the almost two hours the inter- Rocky II, III, IV, V, and Rocky time when the players appear views went on as two or three Balboa. I read here, that the for one last time in the locker players would appear, later film series has grossed more room that was their center of to be replaced by two or three than $1.25 billion at the Don King spoke at the preparation on game nights, more. Even backup goalie worldwide box office. A big Induction Ceremony. He gather together their per- Tuukka Rask, the only player shot in the arm for the sport said. “Only in America!” sonal items and depart for at on the roster who suited of Boxing. I love the Rocky Grand Marshall’s, Dickie least the summer and per- up for every playoff game movies. I praise and compli- Eklund and Irish Micky haps forever. but didn’t play, would be ment him, for Rocky. He Ward. And despite the lyrics of the interviewed. could of chosen another old song, breaking up was not There was talk of summer name ?______? I’m glad he hard to do. Virtually all the visits home, of proud family chose “Rocky!” You are players were tired, many members and what plans tough Rocky. If we all re- were hurt and had played each player had for the member? No one in Boxing through injuries of varying Stanley Cup Trophy. A com- history has equaled, the degrees and all were looking mon theme was how each Rocks record. Sylvester forward to a summer of rest player gave so much credit to “Rocky” Stallone, is proudly and relaxation following their his teammates, noting how one of our Fight Family Mem- historic triumph in the none of this would have bers. I’m speaking, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs. been possible without them. original Iron Man now in Just the day before the Some reflected on how the streets of Boston had been regular season had begun so Iron Mike Pusateri who World Champion great filled with the adoring crowds far away — in Prague, the says? “Abbott and Costello Carmen Basilio and wife from Causeway to Copley as Czech Republic and ended at didn’t play baseball and Josie Basilio. Both love and Great gentleman Tony those that are never seen at such a distance in Van- they’re in the Baseball Hall think the world of Tony and Graziano, owner of great the Garden because of seat- couver, British Columbia. of Fame ...” You’re right Iron Dottie DeMarco. restaurant “Graziano’s Inn ing capacity and high ticket And just down the hallway, Mike. Thank you Sylvester & Restaurant “ Stallone, Ed Brophy, and prices turned out in impres- in another room, an oppor- thank you Iron Mike sive numbers to cheer as tunity for the players to Pusateri. their victorious heroes carry an everlasting me- passed by in triumph. mento of their success on The team was together for their person was made avail- just over nine months (275 able. The locker room notice days to be exact) — from Sep- board bore the message that tember 17 — four days before a “tattoo guy” (notice that the the first day of fall when the word “artist” was not used) veterans reported — to June was on site for those who 19, two days shy of the first wished to avail themselves of day of summer when the play- his services. Chris Sarno, World Cham- ers bade farewell to the Gar- We thanked the various pion Leon Spinks and den. Over that span they members of the Bruins me- Janet Bunting. played 114 games — includ- dia relations staff who had World Champion Barry ing seven preseason games, provided us with hospitality At Graziano’s Inn & Restau- McGuigan. 82 regular season games and and courtesy over the course rant is Aaron the Hawk 25 postseason playoff con- of the year — Matt Chmura, Pryor. tests. Eric Tosi, Heidi Holland, Kelly But now the end was near. Mohr and John Bishop. Head coach Claude Julien At 5:20 p.m., nearly two went first, his final press con- hours after the interview ses- ference of the season. He sions had begun, it was an- noted how life had changed nounced that the Bruins somewhat for him. Slowed in locker room would be closing. traffic on Route 93 on his way We took our leave one final to the Garden, he was in- time and returned to the World Champions Marvel- stantly recognized by fellow press conference area. There motorists who gave him we gazed upon the logoed ous Marvin Hagler and In parade the great Bert John H. Stracey. thumbs up as they went “Stanley Cup Champions” Sugar. along. He reflected on the fact backdrop behind the podium that he had come from a mod- one final time. est background, had played Then we said goodbye to the hockey as a youngster and few of our media colleagues was fortunate enough to play that remained and departed. some games in the NHL be- Down the elevator, out the fore finding a second career door to Legends Way and I went over to a table in in coaching. Causeway Street. Graziano’s to speak with After that there was a long But still one final activity owner Tony Graziano. I break as the 2011 Stanley remained. The next day the noticed two pictures on Cup Champion Boston Bruins ice, the surface necessary for the wall of NABF light took to the ice one final time. the Bruins’ success and the middleweight Champion One final time they all suited site of 10 of their 16 playoff Rocky Fratto. I said to Tony up together. One final time victories, was melted down. Graziano. “Hey I fought they came out on the Garden The surface that the players Rocky Fratto in New York. Speaking is Iron Mike ice together. And together had skated upon, that had The two individuals seated Tyson, as Ed Brophy, Julio they posed for a final team been the focus of attention of with Tony Graziano said Cesar Chavez, Sylvester photograph — one that will TV cameras, media mem- “That’s my father.” Mario Stallone are seated. memorialize them forever. It bers and fans alike, was no Fratto and Rocky Fratto Jr. was the final time that 43- more. We spoke for a little while, Shirley Wood is recover- year-old Mark Recchi put on The 2010-2011 Boston Bru- and they called their father ing at Braintree Rehab Hos- an NHL uniform as a player. ins had moved from the Rocky. We had a great pital, 250 Pond Street, Room Owner Jeremy Jacobs then present and into history. The conversation. He won a Heavyweight Champions 3238 Braintree, MA 02134. spoke, reflecting on the NHL Draft loomed ahead and decision over me with his Leon Spinks, Canadian who I’m sending her a card too, events and reception the the first steps of the 2011- fast hands and great Boxer never got knocked off his and visiting her. team received in recent days. 2012 season were about to be ability. feet George Chuvalo. Then for one last time, the taken. Time marches on.