VOL. 118 - NO. 3 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JANUARY 17, 2014 $.30 A COPY William B. Evans Appointed Police Commissioner of the Boston Police Department William Gross Named Superintendent in Chief root causes of violence and agement team as Superin- Department. As a Patrol make sure everyone feels tendent of the Bureau of Officer he spent many years safe in our city,” said Mayor Field Services. Commis- in the Gang Unit and Drug Walsh. “He understands that sioner Evans is a 2008 Control Unit, as well as serv- we can’t just react to crime graduate of Harvard Univer- ing as an Academy Instruc- — we must work together to sity, John F. Kennedy School tor. He rose through the prevent it from happening in of Government and recently ranks, achieving the ranks the first place.” completed a certificate pro- of Sergeant and Sergeant Commissioner Evans is a gram for Senior Executives Detective and was promoted 33-year veteran of the Bos- in State and Local Govern- to Deputy Superintendent in ton Police Department and ment and participated in 2008, where he became a has held leadership roles the National Preparedness member of the Command within the Department for Leadership Initiative, John Staff of the Department. As several years. Evans has F. Kennedy School of Gov- Deputy Superintendent, had notable roles in the suc- ernment/Harvard School of Gross served as the Com- cessful, peaceful handling Public Health as well as mander of Zone 2, which Superintendent in Chief Boston Police Commissioner of the 70-day occupation of National Post-Graduate is comprised of Area B-2 of the Boston Police WILLIAM B. EVANS Dewey Square by Occupy School & U.S. Department of Roxbury & Mission Hill, Area Department Mayor Martin J. Walsh ap- Boston, the City’s response Homeland Security, Execu- B-3 Mattapan, Area C-11 WILLIAM GROSS pointed Interim Police Com- in the aftermath of the Bos- tive Leaders’ Program. Dorchester and Area C-6 (Gang Unit) and the School missioner William B. Evans ton Marathon bombings and “I’ve known Chief Gross South Boston. In this role, Police Unit. In 2012 he was as Police Commissioner of the capture of alleged terror- for many years, going he coordinated with District promoted to Superintendent, the Boston Police Depart- ist Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. back to the early days of Captains in their develop- Night Commander, respon- ment and Superintendent William Evans joined the my career as a state repre- ment of strategies to address sible for oversight of all po- William Gross as Superin- ranks of the Boston Police sentative in Dorchester,” crime trends and attended lice responses to incidents tendent in Chief of the Bos- Department as a patrol of- said Mayor Walsh. “I know community meetings to ad- on a city-wide basis in the ton Police Department. ficer in 1982 and rose his deep ties to our commu- dress specific neighborhood evening hours. Throughout “Commissioner Evans through the ranks becoming nity and broad experience crime concerns. his career, Chief Gross has shares my belief that we all Captain of area D-4 in 2006, give him a uniquely quali- In 2010 Deputy Superin- maintained a strong con- must work together — in the a post that brought him in fied perspective on address- tendent Gross became the nection with the commu- community, across depart- close contact with religious ing violence in Boston’s commander of the Field nity, and has been awarded ments and with state and leaders, community groups, neighborhoods.” Support Division, which in- numerous awards for brav- federal partners — to build and business owners and William Gross is a 28-year cluded command over the ery, meritorious service and collaborations to attack the most recently to the man- veteran of the Boston Police Youth Violence Strike Force community partnership.

News Briefs Remembering the Great Molasses Flood by Cyn Donnelly by Sal Giarratani To the uninitiated, men- tioning a Great Molasses Good Luck to New York Flood might conjure up With the election of Bill de Blasio as Mayor of cartoonish images of molas- New York City, it appears that the Big Apple is ses flowing through the going back to the future with a John V. Lindsay streets. But to those in Bos- redux. As bad as Michael Bloomberg was with his ton and more specifically the wanting to ban all things he deemed bad for ev- North End, the molasses eryone else, we now have a new mayor in New flood was no joke. Ninety-five York who seems to be like all those Obats want- years ago, on January 15, ing to pit the mean rich against the good people. 1919, a disaster befell the More moonbats to the rescue. Bill de Blasio can’t city the likes that hadn’t help himself. He grew up in the Peoples Republic been seen before. of Cambridge after all. Tax the rich and help the It started at the Purity Dis- 99 percenters out there, right? tilling Company’s facility Now, New Yorkers will see the push for more which, through the distilla- hearing what sounded like children, older men, house- Headstart and more universal Pre-K for all. That tion of the molasses into al- machine-gun fire (which wives and laborers alike lost is the answer to everything. That will solve all cohol, produced ethyl alco- turned out to be the rivets their lives that day. our problems. Meanwhile he wants to ban all horse hol. A tank on Commercial shooting out of the collaps- The tragedy could have drawn carriages that tourists love when they go Street, holding about ing tank) while the ground been even worse if not for to Central Park. Like their liberal cousins in Mas- 2,300,000 gallons of molas- quaked as if a train were the USS Nantucket being sachusetts, these liberals are out to save the ses, collapsed on that mod- passing by. Buildings in the docked at the nearby Navy horses and end pollution from you know what. erately-temperatured Janu- area had their foundations Yard. Moments after the The liberal playbook will be alive and well. The ary day, sending molasses swept out from under them flooding began, cadets from only good I can say about de Blasio is that he is gushing through the streets and many city streets were the training ship arrived by Italian-American and more importantly, says he with such force that the gird- flooded in up to three feet of foot in the North End and is a member of Red Sox Nation. I can only hope ers and railway lines at molasses. Among the wreck- began pulling people out of he holds to his word and doesn’t pull a “Mayor Boston’s elevated railway on age it would eventually be the molasses to safety while Bloomberg from Medford” on us by switching over Atlantic Avenue were dam- discovered that twenty-one keeping curious onlookers to the NY Yankees. aged. 26,000,000 pounds of people died during the flood- at bay during the rescue. (Continued on Page 8) molasses barreled through ing, varying in ages from 10 Eventually, other members the streets at about 35 miles to 76 years old. The disaster per hour. Witnesses recall didn’t discriminate. Young (Continued on Page 6)

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, January 20, 2014, applied only to government CATO THE ELDER will mark the Rev. Dr. Mar- workers in the District of This week we continue a history of the First and tin Luther King, Jr., federal Columbia. It was not until with our series on those great Second Punic Wars. holiday. This leader in the 1885 that all federal workers literary Latin’s. In previous De Originibus was evi- movement for civil rights for got Washington’s Birthday columns, we divided all of dently the result of a great African-Americans is one of off. Roman literati into four gen- amount of scholarly activity three men honored with a Abraham Lincoln, the eral categories namely: and had it been preserved, federal holiday. Great Emancipator and sav- 1. The Early Age, 2. The it would have given us much Christmas Day, in a reli- ior of the Union, is not, even Golden Age, 3. The Silver Age valuable information about gious sense honors Jesus of now 149 years after his and 4. The Later Empire. We early Roman history. Cato Nazareth, a man, but as death, honored with a fed- noted that in the Early Age also appears to be the first a federal holiday, in a repub- eral holiday. The third Mon- there was Andronicus Livius, Roman who wrote on the lic with no established day in February is, colloqui- a group called the Scipionic subject of medicine. He church, it is probably more ally referred to as “Presi- Circle and Cato the Elder. included foods that were correct to view it as a desig- dents Day” to honor both During the last two issues recommended for the sick nated holiday due to the fact Washington and Lincoln, we discussed Andronicus and ancient remedies from that most federal employees whose birthdays fall near Livius and also the Scipionic herbs. observe the day and it is that day, but it is officially Circle. In retrospect we find simply not practical to have “Washington’s Birthday.” This week we examine that the Early Age of Roman it as a regular work day. As stated above, it has Cato the Elder, the last literati or as it is sometimes Even so, it was not always taken nearly the entire his- celebrity in the Early Age. Cato the Elder called “The Age of Greek thus. Christmas was not des- tory of European settlement His full name was Marcus Influence” gives us Androni- ignated a federal holiday in North America to bring Porcius Cato; he was born in Cato’s literary labors cus Livius, the founder of until 1870, and then only for about legal equality between Tusculum and throughout include a 162 chapter trea- Roman dramatic and epic federal employees in Wash- the races. The modern Afri- his life he remained inter- tise on the rules of agricul- poetry and the translator of ington D.C. The holiday did can-American Civil Rights ested in the simple Roman ture, recipes of baking, and Homer’s “Odyssey” into Latin not apply to all federal em- Movement that Dr. King was life-style. He became con- winemaking processes. It verse. ployees until 1968. so important a leader in, cerned with Pythagore and was loosely put together, and It also gives us the According to the official on the other hand, was, for philosophy at an early age. obviously intended for his Scipionic Circle, a literary government website for Mar- a major societal and legal The principal beliefs and own family use. It is simple, and philosophical group tin Luther King, Jr. Day, change, relatively swift. It opinions held by this system sometimes rude, but con- composed of men like Scipio http://mlkday.gov/, “After a is generally considered to were: 1. The passing from firms our notions of the se- the Younger, a great student long struggle, legislation was occupy the period from 1955 an earthly body into a soul vere manners of its author of literature, Polybius, the signed in 1983 creating a (Rosa Parks and the Mont- at death, and 2. The belief and the character of the Greek historian who re- federal holiday marking the gomery Bus Boycott) to 1968 in numbers as the key to ancient Romans. corded the rise of Roman birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin (King assassination and the universal understanding and He also left 150 orations supremacy, Panaetius of Luther King, Jr.” Well, if we Poor People’s March). solutions. Cato left his home- and a book on military dis- Rhodes, the stoic philoso- consider the time from the It was a struggle, one of the town and went to Rome with cipline. During his final pher who furnished inspira- arrival of the first slaves in greatest Americans have nothing more than a good years he prepared seven tion for many of Cicero’s ora- the Virginia Colony in 1619 ever undertook internally. knowledge of Roman law, books entitled “De Origini- tions, Terence, who left a to the achievement of full To those in the struggle it and fluency in elocution. bus,” and completed the last marked influence on Roman civil rights for all African- was long. But looking back, His military career started one just before his death. dramatic literature, Lucilius, Americans in every one of from 1955 to 1983, not quite with the rank of “Tribune” In these books he began who was the creator of the 50 states in the 1960s, 30 years, is, roughly, a gen- (officer), and then within a an inquiry into the history, Roman satire, and Cato the it was a “long struggle.” And eration. In one generation relatively short time he was antiquities, and language of Elder. This last named Cato, while not dismissing the we advanced from a nation promoted to “Quaestor” (trea- the Roman people with a is noted for the first history labors of those who struggled that tolerated legal discrimi- sury officer), “aedile” (civil view toward counteracting of Rome in Latin which to have Martin Luther nation against part of our officer), “Praetor” (magis- the Scipionic influence. This unfortunately has not been King, Jr. Day designated in citizenry based on the color trate), “consul” (high magis- work also contained an preserved, for being probably federal law, 15 years from of their skin, to a nation in trate), “censor” (census taker account of the exploits of the first Roman to write his assassination to signing which such as thing is not and guardian of public the kings of Rome, and good Latin prose and for his the act was not a “long” only forbidden, but absolutely morals) and lastly, ambassa- attempted to establish the only surviving work “De Re struggle. A struggle yes, but unthinkable. It was Dr. King, dor to Carthage. He died time of the foundation of Rustica” which is a valuable not long, considering that more than any other single about a year after his return Rome itself. It also exam- information source on there was opposition. leader in the civil rights from this last mission, in the ined the origin of the differ- ancient Roman customs. It took 150 years, from the movement, who, with his eighty-fifth year of his life. ent Italian states, and gave NEXT ISSUE: Lucretius adoption of our Constitution insistence on non-violence, in 1787 to 1937 before the and his prophet-like call federal government honored to the conscience of White the memory and deeds of American, who brought What’s Cooking at Lucia’s? 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James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Bradley Pennington, artistic director of the Boston Bel Canto Opera, praises the Bel Vol. 118 - No. 3 Friday, January 17, 2014 Canto vocalists following the beautiful Pirandello Bel Canto Italian Aria Opera Concert. OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions L-R: Bradley Pennington, Michelle Trainor, Salvatore Atti, Joanna Porackova, Thomas of this our adopted country the United States of America: Rowen, Lisa Correnti and William Peacock. To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: On January 12th, the Pirandello Lyceum opera lovers at the Dante Alighieri Cultural To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: presented the 17th Bel Canto Opera Aria Center in Cambridge. The opera aria In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better Concert. President Rosario Cascio intro- selections were beautifully sung by the than we found it. duced Boston Italian Vice-consul General Bel Canto vocalists under the direction of Luigi Munno who welcomed a full house of Bradley Pennington, artistic director. NEW PHOTO EXHIBIT Traces West End’s Transition from 1961-1980

Boston’s West End neighborhood will continue its transi- tion into a dynamic residential and corporate address. In L-R: Rosario Cascio, Pirandello Lyceum President; Michelle Trainor, soprano; Salvatore some ways, the changing neighborhood is a reminder of Atti, tenor; Joanna Porackova, mezzo-soprano; Lisa Correnti, soprano; Thomas Rowen, the incredible transformation that occurred more than half baritone; Luigi Munno, Italian Boston Vice-consul General; Maria Luisa Saraceni, a century ago as residents of the old West End relocated Pirandello Recording Secretary; and William Peacock, countertenor. amid the slum clearance project that gave rise to a mod- ern urban landscape. On January 24th, the West End Museum will premiere a Donne 2000 Celebrates Christmas Italian Style new exhibit, A Neighborhood in Transition: 1961 - 1980, fea- turing the photographs of West End resident Charles Frani, Once again this year on January 5th who snapped hundreds of images of his changing neigh- la Befana paid a visit to the members borhood over the course of two decades. The opening recep- of Donne 2000 and their grandchildren. tion takes place at 6:30 pm. Concurrent programs will be Joe Pagliuca of Big Joe Productions kept offered throughout the run of the show, which concludes the children entertained with his origi- on May 11, 2014. The exhibit, reception and most of the nal children stories until the Befana concurrent programs are free and open to the public. arrived. She came down the stairs with Exhibit Co-Curators Duane Lucia and Giselle Valdes spent broom in hand, dressed in worn garb, hours poring through a large collection of Frani photographs her face covered with soot and a ker- to select those that most vividly depict the transformation chief on her head. and evolution of Boston’s West End. Valdes then painstak- The children were all in awe as the ingly restored all of the chosen images both original photo Befana gave each one of them a gift. negatives and digital scans. The resulting exhibit captures She also gave out bags of treats to the the contrasting currents that swept out old West Enders adults. The treats consisted of a tan- while welcoming in new ones. Frani’s photographs provide gerine, torrone and chocolates. On the a stark reminder of how thousands of Bostonians were bag was tied an old poem passed down driven from their well-worn tenement homes while others from our grandmothers that read: moved into gleaming, high-rise apartments. La befana va per i tetti La Befana with children. “Most of the 8,000-plus West End residents evicted from Porta regali, pasti e confetti The purpose of recounting this story is to their homes by 1960 had moved on, according to Lucia. Adagio..adagio..pianino..pianino teach our children our customs and tradi- “However, seeing images of the final stages of the destruc- Apra l’orecchio presso il camino tions from our old paese and pass them along tion of the neighborhood and the lingering few people and Se fan chiasso, alcun si muove to future generations. businesses left going about their daily chores as if normal Cammino altrove. Donne 2000 is a non-profit organization resonates of a wartime surrealism.” Ma che cattivelli non vann’ a letto, formed primarily to educate and aid women Frani captured key moments in Boston’s transition from Io per dispetto getto carbone. and also to celebrate and preserve our Italian an old, economically depressed city to a gentrified, world- It loses a little in translation. The Befana heritage from generation to generation. class center of education, healthcare and technology. One goes over rooftops carrying toys and treats of the featured photos shows a crowd watching as for good little girls and boys. Very slowly and firefighter’s battle smoke and flames at the Old Howard very quietly she puts her ear to the chimney Theater in Scollay Square. The Howard, which had become to listen. “If anyone stirs or makes noises, I a burlesque house and was closed by city censors in 1951, will move to the next house”, she says. “What! was razed after the mysterious 1961 fire. In its place, Bos- These little rascals are not yet in bed, I will ton built its new Government Center. throw them down coal instead!” A Neighborhood in Transition is free and open to the public La Befana is one of Italy’s oldest and most during regular Museum hours. celebrated legends. Each year on January 6th, For further information, please contact Duane Lucia at the day of the Epiphany, the children of Italy [email protected] or by calling 617-416-0718. awaken in hopes that la Befana has made a visit to their house. This is a significant day The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily for Italians because it marks the end of the the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. Christmas season and it is the day that the There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via three Wise Men arrive at the manger of the e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- Christ child honoring Him with presents of addressed, stamped envelope. Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. La Befana and Donne 2000 Board Members. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 17, 2014 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore When the Moon Hits Your Eye ... by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING Yesterday, I was taking a la luna, ti portaráfortuna” — the name Agnese and the OUT LOUD walk around the neighbor- meaning “the moon will word for lamb, agnello. It is by Sal Giarratani hood with my husband, bring you luck.” In ancient important to remember that enjoying the pleasant, mild Rome, several deities, the sheep start birthing lambs evening. A mysterious sen- majority of them women, pre- around the middle of Janu- We are Living in an Era of Liberal Tyranny sation permeated the air, sided over the moon. Diana, ary. Therefore, St. Agnes’s Things are going pretty born into seems to have died. like the hushed moment be- the proud huntress, became Day functions as one of the badly if you are a member of Ironically, I was born the fore a magician reveals a associated with the crescent many January holidays that the struggling working-class year George Orwell penned grand finale. Perhaps I felt moon, perhaps drawing a presage spring, that seek to and middle-class home- his fictional novel not so fic- this way because everything connection with the shape of honor the new life that is owners trying to make ends tional now. Orwell stated in stood silent, only the far-off her bow. The goddess Trivia, starting to blossom even un- meet as the tax and spend that novel, “Telling the truth shouts of children playing most commonly known by derneath the winter snow. Obamacrats continue piling is a revolutionary act.” a game of touch football her Greek name Hecate, However, in addition to its on more control over our Back during the Cold War interrupting the tranquil oversaw the darker side of connection with livestock, lives. The liberal establish- when the Soviet Union was evening. Perhaps it was the moon, as she ruled over the St. Agnes’s Day celebra- ment and their media cro- bent on world domination, due to the fact that, as a witchcraft, crossroads and tions of yore included strong nies are in the midst of cre- the only thing folks living day in full January thaw, I the night. Finally, Luna elements of magic and mys- ating the atmosphere for a behind the Iron Curtain perceived the transitional served as a sort of personifi- tery. In olden England, the soft socialist police state owned were their voices. cycle of winter turning to cation of the moon, and her eve of St. Agnes’s Day was a where the protections of our Someone once said, “The spring beneath my feet. Or name still functions as time devoted to romance and Constitution starting with greatest act of defiance is maybe this sense of magic the Italian word for “moon.” divination. Since St. Agnes the Bill of Rights are under your voice over the state. derived from the beautiful Modern Italians continue to is the patron saint of young attack. Those living under commu- hues of blue, gold and pearly frequently reference to moon women, girls would perform The liberals attempt to nism learned that first-hand pink that streaked across in their folklore, particularly a variety of charms in order demonize “Tea Party” patri- and in the end defiance won the twilight sky. However, in superstition. The most to dream about their future ots trying to rein in govern- the day. once I glanced up above me, famous superstition, which spouse. These charms could ment as whacko birds as The latest example of our I instantly knew why this is well-known in the United involve anything from walk- have Republican establish- rights being denied was the walk instilled in me such an States as well, declares that ing backwards to bed with- ment types including U.S. A&E cable channel deciding enigmatic feeling. The moon the full moon influences out saying a word, baking a Sen. John McCain who has to sit down Phil Robertson on hung in the sky, a bright, human behavior in many cake in silence or running lost all credibility with con- Duck Dynasty for saying what silvery disk, not yet full but ways, stirring up romance outside to a field and throw- servative folk across the liberals call politically incor- enough to bathe the heavens and lunacy! In fact, the very ing grain into the soil while nation. rect speech during an inter- in its incandescent light. word “lunacy” derives from repeating a rhyme. This aura Recently, I saw a great view with GQ Magazine. The This moment reminded me “luna.” Italians in olden of romance fits perfectly advertisement in the Wall Duck Dynasty clan is a very of all the reasons why I love times even whispered that with cold, moonlit January Street Journal showing a little conservative family that has the moon: her beauty, her the full moon awakened nights, when the silvery orb boy and his dog huddled in a right to their belief system. folkloristic link to strong werewolves, known as the of the moon brightens the each other. The ad states, I was not surprised to hear female deities, even her lupomannaro. Other miscel- dark sky and whispers the “Trust cannot be bought but a Born Again Christian say patronage of my zodiac sign, laneous moon superstitions promise of the upcoming it can be earned. Relying on he was opposed to every- Cancer! In particular, the include the fact that it spring. the integrity of another is thing the gay lifestyle stands moon in January has always is lucky to cut one’s hair Though often eclipsed by something that evolves over for. However, the liberal left seemed especially elegant during the waxing moon, the fiery majesty of the sun, time.” gay movement and liberal and luminescent to me, for because the hair will grow the moon offers her own mys- Most of us are becoming media voices are trying to she carries the energy of the luscious as soon as the moon terious beauty and tranquil more afraid to trust each call Phil’s free speech hate New Year and forms a per- gets bigger, and that the magic. She has had a long other because everything speech. What happened to fect contrast to the dark waxing moon is also a for- history in mythology and seems out of whack in our tolerating others and grant- winter sky. As the full moon tunate time for weddings, folklore, fascinating people lives with most of the tur- ing them the same first arrives on the 15th of this because the couple’s happi- with her ever-changing face moil coming from govern- amendment rights you seek week, I will devote some ness will increase, mimick- and nocturnal splendor. Pow- ment. This entity is sup- for yourself? time to explore the supersti- ing the moon. erful enough to affect tides posed to be all of us but now Quoting the Bible is not tions, traditions and lore There is a holiday towards yet delicate in her pale light, it has become them. hate speech. It might sound surrounding the moon. the end of January that the moon continues to in- The Tea Party movement intolerant to others but it is It is quite possible that my reminds me of the magic trigue people who still repeat is based on the actual Bos- not the spewing of hate. I lifelong admiration for the and mystery that I frequently superstitions pertaining to ton Tea Party back in Pre- thought the comments given moon also stems from my identify with the moon. It is her ability to influence Revolutionary Boston in 1773 to GQ were insensitive but Italian blood. Some of my St. Agnes’s Day, or il Giorno human life. I encourage ev- when this protest incited surely not hateful. earliest memories pertain- di Sant’Agnese in Italian, eryone to take a moment of Colonial America to break all No wonder when Ameri- ing to the moon involve my which falls on January 21st. your busy schedule to glance ties with the British Crown. cans are polled, there is so dad singing a popular song In Italy, this day is associ- up at the moon — whether Liberals apparently have much doubt that America’s from his Italian childhood, ated with lambs, possibly due she is a full silver orb, or a forgotten what it is like to best days lie ahead. Or that one which intoned: “La luna, to the similarity between slim crescent in the sky or stand up for individual liberty. most of today’s generation obscured by slate-gray win- Perhaps, it is time for a believes the next generation ter clouds. Look at her, and new name defining those is in for even more trouble. know that there is still so supporting no government We live in a constitution- much beauty and magic in overreach by the Obama- driven Democratic Republic the natural world, which will crats over almost every and as Ben Franklin once only become more apparent aspect of our lives. How opined, “As long as (we) can as the winter snows melt about calling Tea Party keep it.” into lively spring days. Republicans, conservative I believe in an America where the people rule and Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz Democrats and Indepen- our rights including free is a Graduate Student in dents the “Resistance”? I speech and economic liberty History at the University of like it myself. remain our birth rights. Massachusetts Boston. She The real America I was appreciates any comments and suggestions about Italian holidays and folklore at [email protected].

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• Great Molasses Flood (Continued from Page 1) Saint Agnes, through the Boston Harbor. Puleo’s book Dark Tide: The In looking for reasons for Great Molasses Flood of 1919, Virgin and Martyr the disaster, it was found in which he gives the first by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari that the collapsed tank was full account of the flood, was constructed poorly. That is- published to national critical men of Rome, attracted by sue, coupled with the fact acclaim, even becoming a her wealth and beauty com- that the temperature that finalist for the prestigious peted with each other to day rose from two degrees all Julia Ward Howe Award for obtain her hand in marriage the way to forty-one degrees, literary merit. To further but she refused them all say- is what is believed to be the ensure the tragedy is never ing, “Jesus Christ is my only reason for the collapse and forgotten, at the site of the spouse.” flood. The United States Al- flood, located where now Enraged by her refusals, cohol Industrial Company, stands Langone and Puopolo her suitors brought her be- of the Navy, Army, Red Cross which owned the Purity Dis- Parks, the Bostonian Society fore the Prefect Sempronius and the Boston Police De- tilling Company, was found placed a memorial plaque accusing her of being a partment arrived to take on responsible for the tragedy which reads: Christian. The Prefect prom- the search and rescue mis- and, after three years of “On January 15, 1919, a ised Agnes wonderful gifts if sion. They spent four days hearings, eventually was molasses tank at 529 Com- she would only deny God, but looking for the bodies of vic- forced to pay approximately mercial Street exploded Agnes refused. He tried to tims with the hope they $600,000 in costs to victims under pressure, killing 21 change her mind by putting would find more survivors as of the flood. people. A 40-foot wave of her in chains, still she re- well. Thanks to the large The Great Molasses Flood molasses buckled the el- Saint Agnes suffered mar- fused. He then sent her to a number of people involved in might be an obscure footnote evated railroad tracks, tyrdom for her Faith in Rome house of prostitution, yet clean-up efforts, it ended up in the history of Boston to crushed buildings and inun- at the age of thirteen in the she remained untouched. taking about two weeks to some, but it is still very dated the neighborhood. year 304 under the emperor Finally, there was a trial remove all the molasses. For much in the memories of Structural defects in the Diocletian. She became one from which Sempronius ex- months after the flood, you the residents of the North tank combined with unsea- of the best known and cused himself and another could still see the brown of End. In 2003, local author sonably warm temperatures most highly regarded of the figure presided, sentencing the molasses seeping and historian Stephen contributed to the disaster.” Roman martyrs. Since the her to death. Agnes was con- close of the fourth century demned to death by behead- the Fathers of the Church ing. It is said that she went • Hoops & Hockey (Continued from Page 16) and Christian poets have to her death willingly. Be- He turned pro after the Lysacek plus former World the interpretative move- sung her praises and ex- cause of her youth, many 1960 U.S. Nationals and thus champions Michelle Kwan ments to make it all mesh tolled her virginity and hero- tried to save her. She did not was not on the fatal flight in and Linda Fratianne. with her musical choices. ism under torture. It is clear, pay attention to those who February, 1961 that wiped In addition, he has been She also has the grace and however, from the diversity begged her to save herself, out the U.S. team that was inducted into the U.S. Figure elegance to pull off a cham- in the earliest accounts saying, “I would offend my on its way to the World Skating Hall of Fame and pionship performance. available from that period, spouse, if I were to try to Championships when the the World Figure Skating But she also has some- that is, the end of the fourth please you. He chose me plane crashed just outside Hall of Fame. He was also thing no one else will have century that there is no first and He shall have me!” Brussels, Belgium. named Olympic Coach of the at Sochi. Gracie Gold will be accurate and reliable narra- Then she prayed and bowed He eventually moved to Year in 1997. going to the Olympics with a tive, at least in writing, con- her head and was beheaded. the West Coast and took up It appears that Gracie Gold name that embraces a style, cerning the details of her Agnes was buried on the coaching. Over the decades, has positioned herself well a dream, a goal and perhaps martyrdom. On one point Via Nomentana; later the the roster of skaters that he for a shot at golden glory. She a destiny. Will it all come only is there mutual agree- Emperor Constantine erected has worked with is most has the coach, she has the together in one glorious ment, the youth of Agnes, a church in her honor. Saint impressive. It includes 2010 technical content within the golden moment? We’ll find Saint Ambrose gives her age Agnes Feast is celebrated on Olympic gold medalist Evan short and long programs plus out in about one month. as 12, St. Augustine as 13. 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As I See It THEATRE REVIEW: Now that the country should be run! And Ruggiero Funeral Home on New Year has the public stands mute! Only Saratoga Street who gal- Waiting for Godot, New York begun, let’s see in America! ... First Night lantly stepped to the plate by Bobby Franklin how it began in was finally recognized in East and offered Ruggiero’s burial our part of the Boston. As part of the First services to the family of the woods! Boston and surround- Night festivities an ice sculp- unfortunate East Boston ing areas dug themselves ture was placed in front of woman who died in the Me- out of a foot and a half of snow the East Boston Health Cen- ridian Street Bridge acci- following a blizzard on Janu- ter ... East Boston people are dent! Our condolences to the ary 2nd and a deep freeze with anticipating the waterfront family of Aura Garcia ... In wind chills reaching a low of development to be a huge Revere: Rumors are The 4 degrees and under. But, for asset for East Boston. How- Market Basket in North the most part, the plowing has ever, some folks fear that Gate Shopping Center won’t been acceptable and people this new project may set a be opening any time soon. were able to get to work ... trend for higher priced rents. The dispute continues Inflation inched its way up Most logical people realize among the family, leaving with property tax increases that the new construction the building vacant until a ... The Mayor of Revere Dan will balance out the com- compromise can be made ... Rizzo is making his argu- munity and bring in a Mrs. Murphy strives to be ment for a casino in Revere. larger working-class of citi- “The Voice of the People,” if It all sounds good, but no zens ... The new state-of- you have a comment that you mention of lowering property the-art library is a great ad- want to share please let us taxes if a casino is approved dition to Bremen Street and know! ... Till next time! ... Obamacare left millions East Boston. However, ac- of people in limbo and with- cording to library users, the SIX SUGGESTIONS out health care after he library doesn’t have enough FOR 2014 ... announced his Obamacare books. Reason: Library orga- by Tom Anderson Waiting for Godot. L-R: Shuler Hensley, Patrick Stewart, site was working ... Colorado nizers think that technology 1. The only person you can Billy Crudup and Ian McKellen. legalized marijuana and Cal- has taken over and you depend on for help is your- (Photo © by Joan Marcus, 2013) ifornia is about to follow. can get everything on line! self Reason politicians gave “to Not yet my friends, people 2. Make sure to follow your In the opening act of Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” legalize marijuana” was their still enjoy reading a good dreams and not the wealth we see Estragon tugging at his boot in an attempt to remove states needed the money. book ... Now that Marty 3. Eat right and exercise. it. He tells his friend Vladimir that it hurts. Usually, when Marijuana is called the gate- Walsh has been sworn in as Make sure you take care of I see this scene I feel great sympathy for the character as way to advanced and dan- the new mayor of Boston, a your health. most of us would, having at one time or another had a sore gerous drugs. It appears the suggestion! If Walsh really 4. Read good books be- foot. But in this performance it is just plain funny, as is people have lost their powers wants to get to hear what the cause it’s not all about your almost all of this staging of this great play. Beckett did write and have little or nothing to people want and need, the body, but your mind as well. a lot of comedy into Godot, and laughter is intended, but say in the affairs of state. new mayor should set up a 5. Have some sort of belief there is also a darkness to be conveyed. I found that miss- Tell me America isn’t going website for each neighbor- system it doesn’t always ing here. down the tubes! ... The ACLU hood to better understand have to be heaven or hell. Sir Ian McKellen (Estragon) and Sir Patrick Stewart (American Civil Liberties what their specific needs 6. Fall in love with some- (Vladimir) are superb playing their parts in what I saw as a Union) (Democrats) are hav- are! (That will never happen) one because love is the best tribute to the great comics, among them, Laurel and Hardy, ing their way on how the ... Hats off to Joe Ruggiero of feeling felt. Abbott and Costello, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and the Marx Brothers. The problem with this approach is that we miss out on much of the suffering experienced by the two old broken down friends. Yet, it is still a production very THE PIRANDELLO LYCEUM SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR much worth seeing as Stewart and McKellen display tre- mendous comic timing. McKellen is positively Groucho I Migliori in Mens et Gesta when he uses a carrot as a cigar and Stewart pays homage to the English Music Halls in a brief song and dance num- I Migliori in Mens et Gesta, from the demonstrated. At least one parent, grand- ber. The hat exchanging bit is classic. Latin meaning, “The Best in Thought and parent or ancestor of the nominee must have Stewart playing an avuncular Vladimir conveys warmth Actions,” the Pirandello Lyceum honors been born in Italy. The Pirandello Lyceum I towards his friend that is welcome and touching. Though Americans of Italian ancestry who have Migliori Awards Dinner will be held Satur- they may bicker, there is no doubt they care deeply for each excelled in their chosen fields and have day evening, March 29, 2014 at the Hyatt other and look forward to sharing each other’s company. made a significant contribution to society. Harborside at Boston’s Logan International What we don’t get to deeply appreciate is their struggle to Boston Magazine has called the I Migliori Airport. understand what life is about and how to manage the time Award the single most prestigious honor to Please fill out the nomination form found they have been given. “We could contradict each other. That be received by men and women of Italian at www.pirandello.com, attach a resume of would pass the time.” descent. your nominee and mail to: Pirandello Things appear to be starting to deepen when Pozzo, played Nominees may serve in any area of busi- Lyceum, P.O. Box 565, East Boston, MA by Shuler Hensley who employs a southern accent that is ness, education, the arts and sciences or 02128 or by e-mail to the Pirandello Lyceum a cross between Big Daddy and the father from the Darling public service. They should be men and at [email protected]. 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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Florida Moving into about former Defense Sec- lars and empty out hospi- West Enders Greet Third Place retary Robert Gates and tal emergency rooms. These Florida very soon will be his new book is hardly on claims are now being proven Mayor Walsh moving into third place pass- the liberal media’s radar. false. In Oregon, researchers ing New York in population. Thanks to Gates we now have found that those on This latest news shows the know the president may not Medicaid actually use emer- population shift away from have actually believed the gency rooms 40 percent the Northeast to the Sun- Afghan Policy he was push- more than the uninsured. shine State and the entire ing in public. We now appar- Meanwhile, the New En- Southwest. California is still ently know that Secretary of gland Journal of Medicine pub- in first place, followed by State Hillary Clinton at times lished a study showing those Texas. This news also shows put politics rather than on Medicaid are no healthier the growing impact of Latinos sound policy on Afghanistan. than the uninsured. Also, in America. The future is Closing lanes causing chances are that with more here. Democrats seem to be gridlock should never have people inside the insurance smiling but the Republicans a political motive because pool with a doctor shortage aren’t out of the game. The it can make commuters surely will lead to ERs get- electoral battleground is madder than hell. Playing ting rush hour traffic. shifting quickly and now we dirty politics with the public shall watch upcoming elec- getting victimized as a result Latest Benghazi Victim tions to see what we shall is unacceptable and hope- Too bad the liberal news Mayor Marty Walsh was greeted by Joseph see. fully Christie will keep a media hasn’t spent a tenth Alessandro and Al Russo, both of the West End at a better eye on those who work of the time on Benghazi as special brunch at Northeastern University. I Want Some Science for him. they have spent on two lanes with My Science He has apologized to the being closed in New Jersey The moonbats are still Mayor of Fort Lee, NJ and at the George Washington pushing their science on us to the citizens of that com- Bridge to the Big Apple. Gov- about global warming. Even munity. He is cleaning up ernor Chris Christie didn’t Stefano Marchese though the real facts aren’t the mess handed him. How- wait to address this issue that clear as they seem to ever, is this story that big and firing folks who allegedly RELEASES think and preach. The real- that the media needs to keep misused the public trust. “RADICI” ity is that there has been no beating up endlessly on the The other day on MSNBC, Stefano Marchese’s long- real global warming since at governor? one would think the Christie awaited debut album least 1998. Both sides agree Fox News Network doesn’t story had shaken the foun- Radici is now a reality. on this. However, it would really like Christie that dation of America. President The jazz vocalist will appear liberals have thrown much either but they aren’t Obama gets away with mak- perform at Ryles Jazz politics into science which is doing gavel to gavel coverage ing a pretend promise over Club on January 22, 2014 at 8:30 pm. never a wise approach. Lis- on Christie and neither healthcare coverage and A native of Pescara, the 29-year-old ten, I am not anti-science, I should MSNBC. Hillary Clinton has never Berklee alum’s album includes six origi- believe that over the billions The media bias is so apologized over the killings nal tracks that fuse Mediterranean jazz melodies with of years this planet and this clearly being shown on this of Americans in Benghazi. American harmonies. solar system has been here, news story in comparison You can bet if Christie “This album is like a photo book. It represents many dif- we have constantly been with the silence on Benghazi, were a Democrat, liberals ferent moments, emotions and experiences of my life and evolving. Hotter Ages, Ice the IRS and NSA and of would have walked away it would also be a little gift to all the people who have found Ages and Ages in between. I course Obamacare or as I from this Jersey story. a place in my heart. It is also a tribute to the music, my believe in climate change call it the Unaffordable Care However, when the NY best friend. It was a long journey from my roots in Abruzzi because that is science. Act. Times comes to Hillary’s de- where I was born, from my Italian culture, until the jazz The debate ranges all about fense of the Benghazi story, and everything that means style, idea and cultural fusion. global warming, but did you Medicaid for All? you can almost bet that news This album is a huge hug to everything that I love,” says know that every year we Under what I refer to as story was leaked to help Marchese, who moved from Italy to the United States in move further away from the the “Unaffordable Care Act,” Hillary in 2016. The latest 2010, after winning a Berklee College of Music scholar- sun? One hundred years more and more people are victim at Benghazi appears ship at Umbria Jazz Festival. On the stage: Stefano from now the sun will be being forced on to the Med- to be the truth and the cred- Marchese (voice), Paolo Tomaselli (guitar), Jiri Nedoma even further away from icaid rolls. The Obama-ites ibility of the NY Times. (piano), Tino D’Agostino (bass), Giuseppe Paradiso (drums), mother earth. We are a long hold to a faulty premise that I choose to remember the with the special participation of “Arlington High School way from not being 93 mil- expanding the number of real victims, Ambassador String Quartet.” Featuring very special guest Sung Deep, lion miles away but if we Americans on Medicaid Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, a seven-piece vocal group as they release the new CD. find a way not to kill each would save healthcare dol- Ty Woods and Glen Doherty. The album is available in digital form on iTunes and other here, eventually we Amazon. will be 92 million miles For more on the artist, visit www.stefanomarchese.org. away. I am not worried about any significant global warming or cooling at the moment.

Going Overboard Over Chris Christie and “Traffic Lane” Gate Newly The news lately is all about Specializing in the art of celebration Governor Chris Christie from New Jersey. The clos- Wedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, Renovated ing of traffic lanes at the Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. George Washington Bridge Convenient location and valet parking makes connecting NJ to NY is now Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. an obsession with the lib- We are dedicated to the highest level of service and eral news media. Look at professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. MSNBC. I try to do that as little as possible. However, on the day that Christie held his 107 minute press conference; MSNBC starting running round the clock news on this horrible scan- dal. All day, all Christie, all the time, nothing else important to see. Our lame-stream news media didn’t have this kind of coverage for the IRS tar- geting conservatives, for NSA snooping, for Obama- care or for Benghazi where four Americans died. 280 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA Has Governor Christie Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com been truthful and forth- coming? Certainly looks The Federal Trade Commission that way. Until we hear otherwise, the governor works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. acted appropriately when he Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) needed to. People have been or log on to www.ftc.gov. fired, others may follow. Meanwhile, the news POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 17, 2014 Page 9 Socially Scene by Angela Cornacchio

Leo the Lion doesn’t roar in the opening, but he does re- turn to star in the picture, ultimately killing the film’s two villains. He Who Gets Slapped also launched the careers of John Gilbert and Norma Shearer, two of the biggest stars of the silent era. Alloy Orchestra’s Ken Winokur says, “He Who Gets Slapped is one of the most twisted psychological dramas I’ve ever seen.” Alloy Orchestra, formed in 1990, is a three-man music ensemble based in Boston. The collective includes Terry Brides Against Breast Cancer are having their annual Donohue on percussion, th th accordion and vocals, Ken event on January 25 and 26 to get Boston brides ready The Hollywood classic, “He Who Get’s Slapped” makes Winokur on percussion and for the big day along with supporting a great cause. th its way to Boston on January 25 at the Somerville Roger Miller, guitarist of post- (Photo courtesy of eventbrite.com) Theatre. (Photo curtesy of acertaincinema.com) punk band Mission of Burma, CityFeast, championing city- Brides Against Breast on the synthesizer. Working wide health and wellness ini- Cancer will contribute $2 Socially Scene Reviewed The special offer runs with an outrageous collec- tiatives and helping to pro- million dollars this year to … This past Sunday the through February 23rd and to tion of peculiar objects, they mote diabetes awareness. help people impacted by Olympic Trials for Ice Skat- request up to four passes, produce expressive music Tickets will include a five- cancer. Among the numer- ing wrapped up in the City of individuals can submit a from unlikely sources to course dinner with wine pair- ous free programs supported Boston and closed out with a date-specific request at http:/ accompany classic silent ings (or tequila pairings at are children’s programs, sup- bang by announcing the /www.seeuthere.com/ films. With a progressive Temazcal) at the chosen par- port groups, exercise and finalists that will represent libertymutualinsurance barrage — drums, hubcaps, ticipating restaurant. Pro- nutrition classes. Other pro- the United States in the 2014 skatingatfrogpond. truck springs and other found ceeds will benefit Joslin Dia- grams include weekend Winter Olympics. He Who Gets Slapped … metals — combined with betes Center’s High Hopes family camps for families The event brought many The latest score by Alloy state-of-the-art electronics, Fund, which supports the dealing with cancer, Cancer visitors to the city along with Orchestra accompanies He the orchestra can reproduce Center’s greatest needs in Education Series and Ask the special discounts and offers. Who Gets Slapped, a little- almost any song imaginable. research, education and Doctor. Yet the best to come from it known but sensational silent Utilizing their famous rack clinical care. They need volunteers! all is that Friday, January melodrama made in Holly- of junk and electronic syn- The North End’s own Carla Make this a fun and reward- 10th kicked-off 44 days of free wood by acclaimed Swedish- thesizers, they can conjure Agrippino Gomes established ing group activity. Invite your public skating on the Boston born director Victor Sjöström. up a French symphony or a this spectacular event in co-workers, club, family and Common Frog Pond, spon- Lon Chaney, the Man of a simple German bar band of 2005 to show her dedication friends to join you in support- sored by Liberty Mutual. Each Thousand Faces, plays a bril- the ’20s. and appreciation to Joslin ing this worthy cause. You day through the close of the liant scientist who loses both This hilarious production after her son David was will experience the joy of Olympic Winter Games on his groundbreaking research from World Music/CRASH- diagnosed with Type 1 Dia- assisting a new bride as she February 23rd Liberty Mutual and his wife to a dishonest arts presents Alloy Orchestra betes on his first birthday chooses her “dream gown” is offering 100 adult skat- man. Wounded, he joins the performing the Boston pre- and David has received care while meeting some of the ing and rental passes and circus and becomes a sad miere of He Who Gets Slapped at Joslin for 22 years. nicest people! 100 children’s skate rental clown who suffers repeated on Saturday. January 25th at For more info on the Attend the VIP Reception passes (no skating charge for humiliation and abuse to the 8:00 pm at the Somerville event, directions to each res- Saturday, January 25th from kids under the age of 13). delight of hundreds of spec- Theatre, 55 Davis Square, taurant and for tickets visit 5:00 pm-9:00 pm and enjoy No matter what time of tators. This piercing film, Somerville. For tickets and www.joslin.org/cityfeast. champagne, cake tasting, year the Boston Common is shown in a restored version information you can call Brides Against Breast Can- entertainment and give- a busy place with plenty of from George Eastman House, World Music/CRASHarts cer … Are having their Char- aways. You will be among the events going on. may have inspired Josef von at 617-876-4275 or visit ity Wedding Gown Sale & very first in the Boston area Liberty Mutual Insurance Sternberg’s The Blue Angel www.WorldMusic.org. Bridal Show on January 25th to browse through, try on and Chief Communications and Ingmar Bergman’s The 9th Annual CityFeast … and 26th in Cambridge. purchase your selections Officer Paul G. Alexander, Naked Night/Sawdust and Returns to ten of Bos- All Boston area brides and from our large inventory of stated, “We are delighted to Tinsel is a perfect fit for Alloy’s ton’s most exclusive restau- guests are invited to browse gowns, before general admis- join the Skating Club of Bos- unique instrumentation. rants for Dining Out to Con- through hundreds of new and sion begins! General admis- ton and the City of Boston to Based on a play by Russian quer Diabetes. lovingly worn designer and sion is on Sunday, January offer free public skating on writer Leonid Andreyev, He It’s that time of year again! couture wedding gowns, all at 26th from 11:00 am-4:00 pm. the Frog Pond. We think there Who Gets Slapped was re- The Seaport District and the an incredible savings. 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The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani IT’S A scheduled but already the I haven’t heard of any WINTER WONDERLAND horses are lining up at the Chelsea candidates out DANIELLE BRADBERY On Saturday evening, gate. there as of yet but you can Republic Nashville-Big Machine Records January 18th don’t forget the First candidate in the race bet they are coming. Danielle Bradbery is the petite, 17-year-old, who with the Winter Wonderland time at was Chris Remmes, who CARPENTERS help of country star Blake Shelton, produced the ‘voice heard Sacred Heart in East Boston. serves on the Charlestown SAY IT LOUD ‘round the world!’ Her victory on The Voice propelled her into Cocktail hour at 6:00 pm Democratic Ward Commit- I recently viewed a full a record deal and the chance to appear on tours with Shelton with dinner at 7:00 pm, tee. He was in this race page ad in a local newspaper and Brad Paisley. Bradbery’s self-titled debut album contains provided by Meridian Mar- already before Mayor Marty from the New England Re- eleven country gems as, “Young In America,” sings of the ket. Music by the one and Walsh asked to join him at gional Council of Carpenters draw to a “Wild Boy,” her debut single “The Heart Of Dixie” only Alan Labella. City Hall. Charlestown’s shortly after Marty Walsh was used for television’s Hart of Dixie, trailed by the roman- CITY SQUARE TO GET Danny Ryan is jumping in. was sworn in as Boston’s tic “I Will Never Forget You,” reflecting on “Endless Sum- LEGAL SEA FOODS? Back in 2007, Ryan lost a new mayor. The ad quoted mer.” Bradbery boasts of the perfect relationship with “Talk Legal Sea Foods reportedly special election for the Dis- Walsh, “we are in this About Love,” diving into the power of love via “Never Like is planning to take over the trict 1 City Council seat to together ... every neighbor- This,” pays tribute to daddy with “Daughter of a Workin’ Man,” closed Todd English’s Olives present City Councilor Sal hood ... every race and reli- and fantasizing with “Dance Hall.” Danielle is mature beyond restaurant in the Rogan’s LaMattina by only 152 votes. gion ... every man, woman her years in stage presence and vocally, winding down with Hall landmark building in As someone with deep and child. For our seniors “Yellin’ From the Rooftop” and ends her journey with the City Square, Charlestown. family roots in Charlestown and our students ... for rich well-deserved “My Day!” Reportedly, the new eatery, on my mother’s Irish side, I and poor and for everyone in CELINE DION – LOVED ME BACK TO LIFE as yet unnamed, will be know all the candidates and between.” Columbia Records serving Italian-style seafood am friends with four out of As the carpenters stated, Celine Dion is basking in the glow of her new, critically- dishes. the five thus far. we look forward to working acclaimed album “Loved Me Back to Life.” Dion uses the power O’FLAHERY OUT, This may be the biggest with you to build a better of her upbeat single “Loved Me Back to Life,” to put herself EVERYBODY IN political race in Charles- future for all of Boston.” back on the music scene — and music charts. Add to that State Rep, Eugene O’Flah- town’s political history in That goes for all of Boston. the pensive “Somebody Loves Somebody,” the awesome duet erty has resigned from his 40 years going back to We are many pasts but one with Ne-Yo titled “Incredible,” contemplating a relationship House seat up on Beacon Hill 1974 when ironically Bernie future. change on “Water And a Flame,” the pain of “Breakaway,” where he has served the Kelly, one of Jack’s uncles POKER NEWS and trust is lost on “Save Your Soul.” With a voice as power- people of Charlestown and ran for the House seat. In Gus Pesatore loses a big ful and emotional as ever, Dion pours out her emotions on Chelsea for 17 years. The that race for a Charlestown- poker pot with four kings to cuts as, “Didn’t Know Love,” the finality of “Thank You,” pair- date for the special election East Boston seat, the Eastie Tony Tomasone with four ing up with the legend — Stevie Wonder for “Overjoyed” and to replace him has not been candidate won. aces. finds true love with “Thankful.” Celine performs a beautiful cover of Janis Ian’s 1975 hit of “At Seventeen,” followed by the lullaby-like “Always Be Your Girl” and suggests via song, that life is like “Unfinished Songs.” While that may be true, LUCK ASIDE, any song Celine sings lives forever in our mind! THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sony Masterworks Patriots Face a Mile High Challenge Country superstar Carrie Underwood in the role of Maria by Christian A. Guarino von Trapp, took to the small screen in the three–hour live “Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it’s so incredible, it’s unbelievable.” production of The Sound of Music. NBC aired the show on — Tom Landry 12/5, to a large audience with positive results. Music and The American Football 198 yards and zero touch- the field. Look for the Denver lyrics by Rodgers/Hammerstein from the NBC television Conference (AFC) Champi- downs. The Patriots didn’t defense to make Wide event has been released by Sony Masterworks, with studio onship matchup is set. New need to rely on Brady to win, Receiver Julian Edelman a recordings for all the musical numbers. Relive the magic England Patriots versus Den- a great sign going into Sun- non-factor, meaning that of favorites “The Sound of Music,” “My Favorite Things,” ver Broncos. Tom Brady ver- days Championship game. Receiver Danny Amendola “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Climb Ev’ry sus Peyton Manning, Part Their opponents, the Den- will see a lot of man-to-man Mountain.” The story is set in the 1930’s and is based on 15. Bill Belichick versus ver Broncos held off a late or single coverage. Big play the romantic true story of Maria von Trapp, an aspiring nun John Fox … ugh, maybe not San Diego rally in the fourth opportunities may be in the who leaves the abbey and becomes governess for widower that last one. On Sunday af- quarter winning 24-17, after forecast for Running Back/ Captain von Trapp’s seven children. The story is great and ternoon, the two best teams leading 24-7. Quarterback Receiver Shane Vereen. the music is amazing! in the conference will Peyton Manning was aided On defense, the Patriots R.KELLY – BLACK PANTIES (Deluxe Edition) square off for the right to play by the return of former need to pressure Manning RCA Records in Super Bowl XLVIII in New Patriot Wes Welker, who into mistakes. The much- R.Kelly has outfitted “Black Panties” with 17 controversial Jersey on February 2nd. This snagged one of Manning’s maligned offensive line of the tracks, done in the R&B style that has brought him much is how it was meant to be. two touchdown passes. With Broncos has done an out- success. R.Kelly’s lyrics leave nothing to the imagination, There couldn’t have been the win and their 13-3 regu- standing job of keeping Man- as he minces no words. Put on a ‘lyric filter’ in order to get any other way. lar season record, Denver ning upright and limiting into Kelly creations as, “Legs Shakin’,” the descriptive As expected and predicted will host the Championship the pressure that opposing “Cookie,” cashing in with “Throw This Money On You,” the in last week’s article, the game. Should playing in the defenses apply. The Patriots suggestive “Marry the P—y,” the sympathetic “You Deserve Patriots dispatched the In- Mile High City dissuade defense will have to make Better,” the clever “Genius,” and joins forces with Kelly dianapolis Colts last Satur- Patriot fans hopes? Not ac- big plays in the passing game Rowland on “All the Way.” Kelly turns autobiographical with day. Using the suddenly un- cording to Tom Brady who and not allow Running Back “My Story” featuring 2 Chainz, serves up a promise to be stoppable LeGarette Blount, put it best, “It’s how we play, Knowshon Moreno to beat “Right Back,” then cranks up the beat for “Spend That” with the Patriots offense broke not where we play.” them at their own game. Jeezy, along with the hot happening of “Crazy Sex” and fin- the back of the Indy defense The two teams played in Cornerback Alfonso Dennard ishes up the album portion with the hard-edged “Shut Up.” and the hearts of fans Foxboro on November 24th and a youthful line backing The object of the latter song it is believed was to silence throughout the mid-west. with the Patriots rallying from corps have proved to be up those who had spread stories that Kelly’s throat problems Blount rushed 24 times for 24 points down to stun the to most challenges, the big- meant the end of his career. This Deluxe Edition includes 166 yards and an eye popping Broncos in overtime, 34-31. gest of the season at hand. four additional tracks, “Tear It Up” featuring Future, “Show 4 touchdowns, the most im- To beat the Broncos on Coach Bill Belichick needs Ya P—y” features Migos & Juicy J, the mellow tones of “Physi- pressive, a 73-yard scamper Sunday, the Patriots may to add another winning cal” and Kelly puts his finishing touches on ‘Black Panties’ to virtually seal the win. need to change things up defensive game plan against with “Every Position.” He’s a bit controversial for sure and The 4 touchdowns are a new from last week. During the a record-breaking, high-pow- his lyrics are hard-edged, but his fans remain loyal and his Patriot franchise playoff regular season, the Broncos ered offense to his resume. popularity continues to soar! record. On defense, the team defense ranked 7th against How well the Patriots con- NEIL YOUNG – LIVE AT THE CELLAR DOOR focused on containing Wide the run, holding opponents tain the Broncos offense will Reprise Records Receiver T.Y. Hilton and for to just over 100 yards determine who will repre- Neil Young’s historic 1970 live performance at Washing- the most part Cornerback per game. They ranked 27th sent the AFC in the Super ton DC’s Cellar Door, is now available for the first time on Aqib Talib did an exceptional in passing defense which Bowl or who will be attend- Reprise Records. As part of Young’s ‘Archives Performance job in blanketing Hilton who coupled with the loss of ing next week’s Pro Bowl in Series,’ this release contains recordings from his six-show finished with 4 receptions, Broncos top Cornerback Hawaii. In the end, the ad- solo stand at the venue. A rare solo version of “Cinnamon 103 yards and 0 touchdowns. Chris Harris, should open up vantage that the Patriots Girl” played on piano, is just one of the many highlights. “Aqib (Talib) gets paid, too. He aerial plays for Tom Brady. have in coaching should pro- Neil performs ‘live’ versions of song from the album ‘After made some plays and I made The key will still be if the pel them past the Broncos The Gold Rush,’ as “Tell Me Why,” “Only Love Can Break some plays. I saw double, Patriots can establish a solid and into Super Bowl XLVIII Your Heart,” “Birds,” “Don’t Let It Bring You Down” and the triple and no single (cover- rushing attack. They don’t while in the process beating album’s title track. A potpourri of solo performances of the age) and that was the game need record breaking num- a Manning brother in the Buffalo Springfield song, “Expecting To Fly,” I Am A Child” plan to take me out of the bers from Blount and Ridley, playoffs for the first time in and “Flying On The Ground Is Wrong.” Continuing this fabu- game.” but if they want to even 10 years. lous collection are early, raw performances of songs to come, Colts Quarterback Andrew entertain the idea of beating CHAMPIONSHIP including “Bad Fog Of Loneliness,” from ‘Live At Massey Hall Luck threw for over 300 the Broncos and a trip to GAME PICKS ‘71’ — released in 2007, “Old Man” from 1972’s ‘Harvest’ yards, but also threw 4 the Super Bowl, the offense New England Patriots album. Finally, “Down By The River,” also from ‘Everybody costly interceptions. Con- needs to play a little defense over Denver Broncos Knows This Is Nowhere,’ rounds out the spectacular set. A versely, Tom Brady finished and keep Manning and his Seattle Seahawks ‘baker’s dozen’ of songs that Neil Young fans will enjoy! with only 13 completions for record setting offense off over San Francisco 49ers POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 17, 2014 Page 11

vided new arrangements for these focuses on a block printing for the ‘5,’ which premiered in Amsterdam in much-loved songs, as well as invited holidays which will expand your cre- 2013, the dancers do engage in physi- familiar Broadway and pop artists to ativity in our historic Children’s Art cal contact, in fact they move in an appear on certain tracks as their duet Centre. All proceeds directly support indistinguishable kaleidoscopic mass NOW partners. “It has been so inspiring to high quality arts education and of limbs and light, never dispersing work with such legendary songs from programming for children and fami- even for a moment. “It is easy to see the world of Broadway musicals for lies regardless of ability to pay. why the choreographer and co- PLAYING our new album,” says Urs Buhler from founder Tao Ye has captured atten- Il Divo. “We can’t wait to now perform TD GARDEN tion as a radical new presence on the them in our own style to our fans 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA country’s burgeoning contemporary around the world.” 617-624-1050 dance scene.” —The Times (UK). UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN www.TDGarden.com SANDERS THEATRE DISNEY ON ICE — February 15- CITI PERFORMING ARTS Memorial Hall, 22. It’s one colossal party on ice, CENTER WANG Harvard University with all your favorite Disney friends! 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie (617) 482-9393 617-496-4595 Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry www.Citicenter.org www.fas.harvard.edu/~memhall/ Unbirthday Party with Alice and ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE sanders.html the Mad Hatter; Mardi Gras with THEATER — May 1-4, 2014. Alvin WYNTON MARSALIS “NEW Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen; a Ailey American Dance Theater grew ORLEANS: THE BIRTH OF JAZZ” Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the from a now-fabled performance in — January 30, 2014. The sixth and Disney Princesses; a Hawaiian luau March 1958 at the 92nd Street Y in final lecture-performance in this se- with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonder- New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and ries features trumpeter/composer land with Woody, Jessie and Buzz a group of young African-American Marsalis with Lucien Barbarin (trom- Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with modern dancers, that performance bone/vocals), Jonathan Batiste (pi- the Disney Villains and more in a changed forever the perception of ano), Troy Davis (drums), Vince magical medley of holidays, celebra- American dance. The Ailey company Giordano (tuba/bass), Victor Goines tions and festivals from around has gone on to perform for an esti- (reeds), Marcus Printup (cornet), Don the globe. Come join the party when mated 25 million people at theaters Vappie (6-string banjo/vocals) and this spectacular ice show visits your in 48 states and 71 countries on six Michael White (clarinet). hometown! continents — as well as millions more through television broadcasts. In RYLES JAZZ CLUB SHERATON BOSTON HOTEL 2008, a U.S. Congressional resolution 212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA designated the Company as “a vital www.RylesJazz.com 617-236-2000 American cultural ambassador to the STEFANO MARCHESE — January 22, www.SheratonBostonHotel.com world,” one that celebrates the 2014. Jazz vocalist Stefano Marchese’s BOSTON BRIDAL BASH — Sun- uniqueness of the African-American long-awaited debut CD ‘Radici’ is now day, March 9th. Spend the day meet- cultural experience and the preser- a reality. A native of Pescara, the 29- ing amazing vendors! Start planning vation and enrichment of the Ameri- year-old Berklee alum’s album in- the wedding of your dreams at the can modern dance heritage. When cludes six original tracks that fuse Boston Bridal Bash. All guests will be Mr. Ailey began creating dances, he Mediterranean jazz melodies with entered to win great items valued at drew upon his “blood memories” of American harmonies. Marchese, who over $7,500. Come spend the day Texas, the blues, spirituals and gos- moved from Italy to the United States meeting some of Boston’s most dis- pel as inspiration, which resulted in in 2010, after winning a Berklee tinguished wedding experts as you be- the creation of his most popular and College of Music scholarship at Umbria gin to plan your special day. The Bos- critically acclaimed work, Revelations. Jazz Festival. On the stage Stefano ton Bridal Bash gives you the oppor- Although he created 79 ballets over Don’t miss Stefano Marchese performing at Ryles Jazz Club. Marchese (Voice), Paolo Tomaselli tunity to get new ideas and plan with his lifetime, Mr. Ailey maintained that See MUSIC SECTION for further information. (Guitar), Jiri Nedoma (Piano), Tino the best in the business to make your his company was not exclusively D’Agostino (Bass), Giuseppe Paradiso day spectacular. Spend the day brows- a repository for his own work. Today, Zucchero began his singing career in (Drums), with the special participa- ing and planning while meeting face- the Company continues Mr. Ailey’s the ’70s but first became known in tion of “Arlington High School String to-face with our friendly and knowl- mission by presenting important MUSIC Italy through other artists’ versions of Quartet.” Featuring very Special edgeable vendors! Mock Wedding: works of the past and commissioning his songs. In the ’80s, he became a Guest Sung Deep, A seven piece Boston Event Guide is teaming up new ones. In all, more than 235 TD GARDEN star in his own right and he crossed vocal group as they release the new with vendors and sponsors to create works by over 90 choreographers are 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA over to the U.K. market in the early CD. a special mock wedding within the part of the Ailey company’s repertory. 617-624-1050 ’90s via a duet with Paul Young. Over event! Imagine previewing every ele- Before his untimely death in 1989, www.TDGarden.com the course of his career, Zucchero has ment to your dream wedding right in Alvin Ailey designated Judith Jamison CHER — April 9, 2014. It’s now of- sold more than 40 million records, THEATER front of your eyes. as his successor, and over the ficial. The one and only Cher herself been nominated for a Grammy, and next 21 years, she brought the revealed that she will kick off her won numerous awards, including two HYNES CONVENTION CENTER Company to unprecedented success. “Dressed To Kill” 49 city North Ameri- World Music Awards and six IFPI Eu- LYNN AUDITORIUM 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA Ms. Jamison, in turn, personally can Tour beginning in Phoenix on rope Platinum Awards. 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 617-954-2000 selected Robert Battle to succeed her March 22nd with stops in NY, LA, Bos- CARLA BRUNI - Saturday, April 781-599-SHOW www.MassConvention.com in 2011, and The New York Times ton, Las Vegas, and other major mar- 19 — With a beautiful and alluring A BRONX TALE — February 28. ANIME BOSTON — March 21-23. declared he “has injected the com- kets. The tour comes to TD Garden voice, Italian-born French supermodel See the classic coming of age story A three-day convention held annu- pany with new life.” on Wednesday, April 9. Cher’s previ- Carla Bruni recorded the 2002 inter- brought to life in the original, auto- ally in Boston, under the supervision ous tour “The Farewell Tour” later national hit “Quelqu’un M’a Dit,” biographical, one man show. Written of the New England Anime Society. dubbed “The Never Can Say Goodbye which went on to sell more than 2 and performed by Academy Award® The focus is to celebrate and promote Tour” was one of the most successful million copies. Now Bruni has re- nominee Chazz Palminteri, A Bronx Japanese animation, comics and pop- MUSEUMS tours ever by a solo artist and played leased a new album, Little French Tale tells the story of a young boy from culture. This event has been a cor- for a record-breaking 325 dates and Songs, and embarks on her first U.S. a working class family who witnesses nerstone of the North East Anime seen by over 5.5 million people. tour. Convention circuit since our inaugu- a murder and is introduced to the PEABODY MUSEUM OF STING & PAUL SIMON — March 3, ral event in April, 2003. Following un- world of organized crime. After pre- ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY 2014. Sting & Paul Simon, two of CITI PERFORMING ARTS precedented growth, they quickly out- miering in Los Angeles in 1989, the HARVARD UNIVERSITY music’s most renowned and endur- CENTER WANG grew the space in the Boston Park show moved to New York City for a 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA ing artists, will perform on stage 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Plaza Hotel and moved to the Hynes critically and commercially successful 617-496-1027 together on a tour throughout North (617) 482-9393 Convention Center in 2005. The main off-Broadway run. The stage produc- www.Peabody.Harvard.Edu/ America in February and March 2014. www.Citicenter.org focus on Anime Boston has always tion was subsequently adapted Calendar As friends for many years, their col- IL DIVO - May 15, 2014. Following been Japanese animation and com- into an acclaimed motion picture as MURALS OF THE AMERICAS — laboration on a tour is a natural fit. successful concerts at New York’s ics, they have expanded to include Robert De Niro’s directorial debut. Now through December 31, 2014. Both of these artists have explored Marquis Theater, Il Divo the record- other aspects of Japanese pop-cul- After the film’s worldwide success Throughout time and around the world rhythms and pushed the bound- breaking classical crossover group that ture: J-Pop, J-Rock and live-action Palminteri brought the show back to world, people have adorned the walls aries of popular music and through has sold more than 26 million albums Japanese media and have also delved New York for a Broadway run with of their homes, palaces, tombs, their music, continue to speak to gen- worldwide will bring Il Divo — A Musi- into Japanese history and traditional four-time Tony Award-winner Jerry temples, and government buildings erations of fans. cal Affair: The Greatest Songs Of Broad- culture, thus encouraging people to Zaks as director. with painted scenes and designs. way Live to the Citi Wang Theatre in develop a more well-rounded perspec- From cave paintings; the Neolithic BERKLEE PERFORMANCE supports the group’s sixth studio al- tive. In 2012, Anime Boston welcomed AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER shrines of Çatalhüyük, Turkey; or the CENTER bum A Musical Affair. The show in- more than 22,000 people over the Oberon, 2 Arrow St., Harvard Sq., ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, to the 136 Massachusetts Avenue tertwines the most famous songs from weekend. Cambridge, MA contemporary works of Diego Rivera Boston MA 02115 Broadway musicals with the individual THE HEART OF ROBIN HOOD — or graffiti art, artists have transformed www.Berklee.edu/Events theatrical experiences of Carlos, Now through January 19, 2014. In blank architectural canvases into ZUCCHERO — Friday, April 18 — David, Urs and Sebastien. The album this spectacular rendition of the En- engaging, evocative works of art, One of Italy’s biggest pop exports, “A Musical Affair” showcases Il Divo’s DANCE glish legend, the notorious Robin through the application of color, pat- Zucchero is influenced by American signature romantic and emotional Hood and his band of merry men steal tern, and figures. While murals may blues, soul and rock and he has re- interpretation of heartfelt classics like from the rich, but refuse to share with SHUBERT THEATER serve as simple decoration, they are corded or toured with Eric Clapton, “Some Enchanted Evening” (South the oppressed peasantry. As the 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA often highly symbolic, making visible Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Pacific), “Bring Him Home” (Les wicked Prince John threatens all of 617-482-9393 a people’s religious, political, and cul- Miles Davis, John Lee Hooker, Sting, Miserables), “Tonight” (West Side England, it is down to Marion to boldly www.citicenter.org/theatres/ tural beliefs, as well as their histories and Solomon Burke, among others. Story) and more. Il Divo has also pro- protect the poor and convert Robin shubert and values. Storied Walls: Murals of Hood from outlaw to hero. First TAO DANCE THEATER — Febru- the Americas explores the spectacu- seen at the Royal Shakespeare Com- ary 27-28. Since its founding in 2008, lar wall paintings from the Hopi vil- ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS pany in 2011, this new production TAO Dance Theater has taken China’s lage kivas of Awatovi in Arizona; the is filled with high adventure, epic dance world by storm. The company Maya murals of San Bartolo and “The Sicilian Corner” 10:00 am to 12 Noon every Friday with hosts Tom romance, amazing fight choreography, has performed in every modern dance Bonampak in Guatemala and Mexico, Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca and an original score inspired by festival throughout the country and respectively; and the Moche huacas every Sunday from 10:00 am-1:00 Stpm. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. contemporary British folk music. Writ- has collaborated with leading Chi- of northern Peru. The artists and “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi ten by David Farr, directed by Gisli nese artists across genres including artisans who adorned these walls left 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. Orn Gardarsson, and original music theatre, experimental music, film, vi- stunning visual accounts of some of by Stu Barker. Single tickets on sale sual arts and installation. 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For more information, log onto PROGRAM ‘4’: ‘4’ features a foursome ments of original murals to examine www.italiaunita.org. navigating both internal and exter- the meanings and social uses of mu- CHILDREN’S ART CENTRE nal spaces in constant synchronized rals within the Pueblo, Maya, and “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 - Sundays 9:00 pm– 36 Rutland Street, Boston motion and never touching. The work Moche cultures; the history of their 10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's Place. Visit www.Uses.org is a continuation of the choreographer’s discoveries and investigations by www.MusicNotNoise.com. STUDIO@36 ART MAKING BEN- minimalist experimentation that ex- affiliates of the Peabody Museum L’Italia Chiamo - Italian Radio Show hosted by Stefano Marchese and EFIT — Adults enjoy art making, adult plores the potential of the human and others; and ongoing efforts to Emanuele Capoano. More information at litaliachiamo.wordpress.com; email: beverages, and networking in the body as a visual element devoid of preserve and restore these fragile [email protected]. Tel. 857-334-0868. heart of the South End! This session story-telling or representation. ‘5’: In painted surfaces. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 17, 2014

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Are you ready for this? A cup of cocoa might his criminal COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED do more than warm you up: A new Harvard career — ROAST TURKEY THIGHS University study found that drinking two because he cups of cocoa a day for 30 days significantly swallowed ITALIAN STYLE improved memory in older adults. Lead the evidence! 4 turkey thighs 1 chicken bouillon cube researcher Farzaneh A. Sorond, M.D., says Cops say that 4 medium potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil her team found cocoa drinking boosted blood the 21-year-old alleged thief made off with 2 medium onions 1/2 cup water flow to the brain, particularly in those whose two necklaces from a Clearwater, Florida 2 fresh tomatoes 2 tablespoons lemon juice flow was impaired. Gee, time for me to take home and got himself into a gem of a jam 2 cloves garlic Salt another swig of cocoa. after he was busted on December 11th in a The reason people can remember the “good stolen car. While officers processed him into Peel potatoes, garlic and onions. Cut each into quarters old days” is that there were so few of them. the holding cell, Ramos was taken to a full- and set aside. Wash tomatoes and cut into quarters. Place Carlo Scostumato, says, “Three things body scanner that had recently been in- washed and dried turkey thighs in a roasting pan (skin indicate we are getting old. First, the loss of stalled at the Pinellis County Jail to screen up). Distribute potato, garlic, and onion portions around the memory — and we can’t remember the other inmates and prevent them from sneaking turkey thighs. Place cut-up tomatoes over the thighs, potato two. contraband into the lock-up. The high-tech and onion portions. Add the bouillon cube, lemon juice and Giuseppina, cosce storte, says, “A woman scanner — similar to ones used in airports water to the roasting pan. Spread the olive oil over the always remembers where and when she got — can detect pills, plastics, metals, drugs and vegetables and turkey. Cover with aluminum foil and place married; a man sometimes forgets why! other objects. Ramos’ scanner X-ray revealed in preheated 350°F oven. Check after forty-five minutes. Remembering some of the notables who a large mass in his stomach area. The Baste contents with liquid in the roasting pan. Salt to taste. died in 2013. Annette Funicello, Jonathan “mass” turned out to be the two stolen neck- Return to oven and bake an additional twenty minutes. A Winters, Esther Williams, James Gandolfini, laces! To think, with the scanner, the long portion of water may be added if needed. Baste contents Peter O’Toole, Eydie Gorme, Lou Reed, arm of the law can reach anywhere! Yes! In- and return to oven uncovered. Allow cooking until fork Margaret Thatcher, Patti Page and Patty vestigators saw right through him! tender and browned to your liking (approx. 10 to 20 additional Andrews, last surviving member of the One more time! The Academy Award statue minutes). Andrews Sisters vocal trio, who died Janu- is named after a librarian’s uncle. One day OPTIONAL: Add sliced green peppers or mushrooms to ary 30th, age 94. Margaret Herrick, librarian for the Academy the recipe. Jailed football star O.J. Simpson is under- of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, made Note: For years, turkeys were available only during holidays going secret medical tests for a cancerous the remark that the statue looked like her like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Today the large bird is made brain tumor! The shocking details of the uncle Oscar and the name stuck. available to consumers in cut-up portions. As an alternate for 66-year-old former football great’s devastat- We learned Samuel Clemens, a/k/a Mark cut-up chicken, my husband and I enjoy turkey thighs. Turkey ing illness — and how, stuck in a Nevada Twain, smoked 40 cigars a day for the last legs and/or wings can be added to the thighs in the above prison, he’s made the most explosive con- years of his life. He was born in 1835 when recipe. fession ever — the brutal slaughter of his Halley’s Comet appeared. He died in 1910 ex-wife Nicole Brown. Furious at a prison when Halley’s Comet returned, Charles buddy who asked one too many times if he Dickens never finished his schooling. He killed his wife, O.J. blurted out: “Yes, I killed was also an insomniac, who believed his best Vita can be reached at [email protected] the b____ — and I’d do it again if I had the chance of sleeping was in the center of a bed chance!” Now, as Simpson faces a lingering facing directly north. death in a prison hospital, the desperate The wide-awake Tom Analetto of Medford fallen star has taken a final stab at winning suggests if you count sheep two at a time 1st Generation his freedom — begging President Obama for you’ll fall asleep twice as fast. Italian-American a pardon so he can die in peace at home. Reminder! Tom Bergeron of America’s “O.J. says his memory is slipping and he gets Funniest Home Videos is a native of Haverhill, Vita Orlando Sinopoli painful headaches and other symptoms,” Massachusetts. Bergeron began his broad- according to a close source. He wrote to casting career in 1972 at WHAV in his home- Shares with us Obama, “Mr. President, I know my life is town Haverhill. His rise to popularity began a delightful recollection coming to an end. Please, don’t let me die in at WBZ-TV in February of 1982 as host of a prison.” children’s show. He hosted WBZ-TV’s award- of her memories as a child She’s such a good mother! Retiring ABC winning talk show, Rap Around from 1987 to growing up in newswoman Barbara Walters has her heart 1989. He was also host of WBZ Radio morn- set on a big new goal for the coming year — ing program. At that time, Bergeron was Boston’s “Little Italy” healing the rift with her only child. Sources residing in Belmont with his wife and two and a collection of say the 84-year-old TV legend is desperate daughters. Yes, we knew him. Italian family recipes to steer her 45-year-old daughter Jacqueline The brilliant Kyle Waters, of Swampscott, Danforth away from substance abuse and says, “Be aware, the first motto that appeared from the homeland. reckless behavior — and to make sure she on U.S. coins was not “In God We Trust,” It is fit to inherit her $150-million fortune. was “Mind Your Own Business.” These cop- “Barbara wants to reconcile with Jackie and per cents were authorized on April 21, 1787. Great as Gifts live out her retirement having a good rela- Winter is the worst time of the year for the FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM tionship with her daughter,” revealed a close skin around your eyes — in fact, experts say and in local bookstores — ask for source. “She’s amassed quite a fortune and the lack of sunlight and bitter cold can actu- Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN will let Jackie know if she doesn’t clean her- ally make eyes look five years older! But a self up for good, her inheritance could be in remarkable product, called Hylexin, can help trouble.” Jacqueline, who was adopted by banish the puffiness and dark circles that Barbara and her second husband Lee Guber, come with the coldest season. has a past history of substance abuse. What? In 1903, A.H. Longino, the first Ital- It’s about time! More than 20 years after ian-American governor of Mississippi, over- Oprah Winfrey became engaged to Stedman sees the completion of his dream, the stately Graham, he’s determined to finally get her “New Capitol” building, recognized as one of to walk down the aisle, reveal insiders. It’s the grandest structures in the nation. Upon the ultimate birthday present for the TV the death of Governor Longino in 1942, re- titan, who turns the “Big Six-O” on Janu- spected journalist Frederick Sullens writes ary 29th. The handsome Stedman, who first in the Jackson Daily News: “The Longino ad- got engaged to Oprah in 1992, decided to pop ministration was a masterpiece of good citi- the question again after accompanying her zenship.” Unbelievable, an Italian-American to South Africa for Nelson Mandela’s Decem- as governor of Mississippi. ber 15th funeral. So will it happen? We joined the noted stately musicologist With his dream of a political career ruined Albert Natale in discovering what was being by his latest tirade, hothead Alec Baldwin has said among Hollywood stars about their been down in the dumps, pals say. The friends. Robert Cummings said, “I was Emmy-winning actor — new dad to a baby teamed with Lizabeth Scott. A stunning girl with second wife Hilaria Thomas — is a blond, she’d been pegged as the new Lauren “shell of himself” after the ugly outburst cost Bacall. Personally, I liked her. We got along. him his cable TV talk show, said a friend. Unlike Bacall, she never found her Bogey ... “Alec looks like he’s aged five years in the and I don’t think she and I had very much past month,” said a friend. chemistry in any film. Nor did she generate Behind bars! Domestic diva Martha chemistry with any of her leading men Stewart, 72, found her own goose cooked besides me, so her career stalled. Of course, when she was convicted in March 2004 of there was another reason: A magazine lying to the Feds about a stock sale and was article in 1950s indicated that she had no shipped off to the Alderson Federal Prison chemistry with men, period. Unlike today, Camp in West Virginia. Martha joked that in those days looking fabulous wasn’t enough her prison moniker was “M. Diddy” but, she — your image intruded even more on your added: “It was terrible — I lost a fortune.” private life than now. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Joseph Ramos got all choked up over AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 17, 2014 Page 13

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People have asked about who sold real estate. When I We inherited the living room the place we bought in mentioned the development couch covered in Italian Florida. Before I get to it, let I remembered from years leather and a dining room me give you the thinking earlier, he checked into what set also made in Italy, oh, the old-timers had when it was available and told us and a patio set for the outside came to purchases. When that one place was on the of the place. We needed Dad bought his first car market. When we looked at furniture for the master back in 1927 or 28, Grandpa it, the owner was there and bedroom, second bedroom, Christoforo told him he we discovered that she was living room, veranda and made a stupid investment. an interior designer and the kitchen. Our friends sug- He pointed to the house they place reflected her talent. gested we head for El Dorado, lived in and told my father I told Loretta to bargain a furniture store that is that the worth would always with her through the realtor. gigantic. We found most of go up, where as the worth of We battled her prices for a what we wanted at their the car would go down. Years week or two and she finally closest location. Once the later, when Babbononno saw relented and met the price furniture was in, we decided the summer place Dad Loretta offered. Right after on lamps, mirrors, paintings bought in Winthrop, Maine, the signing of the papers, we and wall hangings. Loretta, he said it looked like a good had to head back to Boston. more practical than I, bought investment and added that A few days later, I got a call a coffee pot, a toaster any property you buy was al- from the realtor. Before the oven, dishes, cups, saucers, ways a good investment. deal could go through, we glasses and a dining set. We lived in East Boston had to be interviewed by the Whatever else was needed to Share the Love Boston and vote through January 29th until Dad thought he could condo committee. I wanted live with, she bought. I on this “Claude Monet” which is one of many on display afford a house in the suburbs. to do a phone conference type bought tools. When every- at the Museum of Fine Arts. Recently, the house sold for of interview, but they said thing was in place, we (Photo courtesy of mfa.org) 95% more than it cost in the no. Next, I asked about a checked out the couch we early ’60s. This makes me Skype interview where we bought for the second bed- of Fine Arts, Boston invites by this artist purchased by think that both of my grand- could see each other via our room. It is an Italian leather the public to choose their any American museum, in fathers were right. Well, as computers. Their comment piece that opens into a bed most loved Impressionist 1903, to Caillebotte’s Man I mentioned, we bought a was, “What’s Skype?” The making the den into a sec- works for a special exhibi- at His Bath (1884), the place in Florida. only resolve was to head ond bedroom. The second tion, Boston Loves Impression- MFA’s most recent Impres- I was familiar with the de- to Florida and be physically bathroom has a door that ism. From January 6th-29th sionist addition, bought in velopment and always liked interviewed by the commit- leads to this room, making participants can “Share the 2011 — have made the MFA’s the real estate within. Years tee or we couldn’t buy the it easy for future company Love” at mfa.org/sharethelove Impressionist collection one ago, a trumpet player who place. Guess how many lan- we might have. and on Facebook by selecting of the finest in the world. worked with Uncle Nick, guages I was swearing in. By the time everything their favorite MFA works With Boston Loves Impression- retired to this development That weekend, we booked was in place, it was time to from a different themed group ism, the public will be able to and when we would head to a last minute flight going out come home again. This was each week — “On the Water,” enjoy the city’s good fortune Florida and stay with Uncle on Sunday, so we could be the point in time when I had “From the Land” and “Of the of having been home to Nick and Aunt Dorothy, we interviewed on that Monday to report to the hospital for People.” many savvy collectors over would get together with Mel morning only to fly back the series of operations on Offering the public a selec- the decades. and his wife Gladys for din- to Boston that Monday the brain tumor I no longer tion of 50 works from Boston Loves Impressionism ner about once per week. My night. We checked into the have. Just as the surgical the MFA’s Impressionist col- will be on view from Febru- kids, who were small at the hotel I mentioned above and teams were about to dis- lection, choices include mas- ary 14th to May 26th in the time, loved being with the my friends in management charge me from Mass Gen- terpieces by Claude Monet, Museum’s Torf Gallery while old folks and the restaurants there calmed me down. The eral, Loretta asked when I Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar the Sidney and Esther Rabb they picked. Well, Mel and next morning, Loretta in a could fly. When I was given Degas and Gustave Caille- Gallery — the MFA’s Euro- Gladys, like Uncle Nick and dress and me with a sport a clean bill of health, I was botte. The top 30 picks will be pean Impressionism gallery Aunt Dorothy are gone, but jacket shirt and tie, headed wheeled to a JetBlue gate displayed in a special exhi- — undergoes extensive reno- the memory of their Florida for an office at the club house and we headed south. Once bition opening Valentine’s vations. The gallery will home always lingered. that is in the center of the in the new condo, we were Day weekend in the MFA’s reopen on June 4, 2014. We really didn’t have to complex. There they were greeted by the immediate Lois and Michael Torf Gal- Filled with Impressionist and buy a place. Going back a few waiting for us, a group of neighbors who made us feel lery, with the public’s “Top Post-Impressionist paintings years, son Michael attended little old ladies. When they comfortable. I couldn’t wait 10 Favorites” highlighted by and sculpture, the gallery will Lynn University, which is saw my last name on the for them to leave as I wanted a heart on the wall label. provide an in-depth look at in Boca Raton. The Marriott application in front of them, to put on a pair of shorts Malcolm Rogers, Ann and avant-garde artists working hotels in Boca have a spe- the spokesperson said, “Oh, and a tee-shirt. As helpless Graham Gund Director at the in France between 1870 and cial price for the parents of isn’t that an Italian name. as I was due to the opera- MFA, came up with the idea 1900 students who attend Lynn With a stern look on my face, tions, I began to recuperate to let the public select works Get involved Boston and and FAU (Florida Atlantic I replied that it was. Then a lot faster in the warm for an exhibition while the create your own exhibit. University), both of which the woman smiled, pointed sunny Florida climate. MFA’s Sidney and Esther From January 6-29th mfa.org are located in Boca. Loretta at her committee and said, Before it was time to come Rabb Gallery of European and the Museum’s Facebook and I took advantage of the we’re all Italian. I was so home for Christmas, I stood Impressionism undergoes page will direct fans to vote special rates and became exasperated I threw in, “If outside the condo, looked renovations. The choice is for their favorite Impression- friendly with the manage- I’d known that, I could have at it and thought about entirely up to voters! ist works from the MFA’s col- ment of the Marriott prop- sent in a snapshot of myself the comments both Grandpa Bostonians were among lection. Museum visitors can erty we stayed in. After Mike and a dozen cannoli. They all and Babbononno had about a the world’s first collectors of also access voting through graduated, we were told laughed and signed off on piece of property. I’ve already Impressionism, a style com- their mobile phones by scan- that the special price would the Christoforo family. At told the deans at the colleges monly derided as “depraved” ning heart-shaped QR codes stay in effect for us and we that point, we became prop- I teach at that I am taking by Parisian critics of their found throughout the build- have been vacationing in a erty owners in Delray Beach, the spring semester off, so, day. By 1892, when Boston’s ing. Participants may vote hotel suite with breakfast Florida. in the future, you won’t know St. Botolph Club hosted the once a day. Each week, added in for the same price A few weeks later, we if I’m writing this column first non-commercial show of participants will be served as a cheap motel in a bad headed back to the hotel from Boston or Florida. Monet’s work held anywhere a new selection of works neighborhood. in Boca Raton. With that As Loretta puts it, “We’re in the world, local collectors and the 30 top vote getters The manager of the hotel as our home base, Loretta ten minutes from the beach owned so many Monets that will earn a spot in the exhi- knew that I really wanted and I with some local Florida and the same amount of at least 20 had to be excluded bition. Then, the top 10 will my own place in Florida and friends, headed out to buy time from a restaurant from the exhibition due to be part of a finals round of introduced me to a friend furniture for the new place. called Boston’s.” Until I have lack of space. The Museum the best works. After voting enough room to tell you of Fine Arts soon reaped the ends, Museum curators and about Boston’s, I will leave — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — benefits of Boston’s enthusi- designers will have just two you with, GOD BLESS asm. The MFA received its weeks to install the exhibi- THE AMERICA first three Monets as a gift tion and tell the story of Im- in 1906 and today holds the pressionism. On Valentine’s Johnny Christy largest collection of this Day weekend, the exhibi- artist’s paintings outside tion — and the public’s favor- Small Ads Paris. ite Impressionist works — Boston’s love of Impression- will be revealed. Fans who Orchestra Get Big Results ism was not limited to cast a vote can print or Monet. Countless gifts and download an invitation for MUSIC FOR ALL For more information, judicious purchases — from two to the exhibition. Visit OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 call 617-227-8929. Degas’ Racehorses at Long- www.mfa.org for a timeline champ (1869), the first work of voting for specific exhibits. Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 17, 2014

• Boxing Ringside (Continued from Page 16) NEWS BRIEFS Bill Gore, Billy Halpin, Bill Ebel, Charley Longo and (FROM ITALIAN Val Boston. Some famous NEWSPAPERS AND trainers from out of town who OTHER PUBLICATIONS) visited were Cus D’Amato, George Benton, Eddie Futch Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco and Angelo Dundee. Eddie Futch once said about one of his prospects. “I taught him RISOTTO WITH RADISH VS. RISOTTO WITH MUSH- everything he knows, but I ROOMS! An original “Risotto Contest,” competition took haven’t taught him every- place at the Aroma Restaurant in New York’s East Village thing I know.” What a great between Lorenza, of Tuscan origin and a Californian Korean line. lady called Susan. Lorenza presented a risotto dish with You got a real life’s educa- red radish and with whipped cream, while Susan introduced tion at the New Garden a risotto dish with fresh mushrooms and some of Asia’s Gyms. The best of the best, aromatic herbs. The jury of 7 people found the risotto with the worst of the worst and the red radish to be the winner with 33 points, as opposed everyone in between walked to the other risotto which got 30 points. Members of the up those stairs. All those jury explained that the risotto with the radish … was cooked who spent time there de- ‘al dente’ and with a kind of ‘exotic taste’! serve a degree in life expe- rience. A SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY BY AN ITALIAN SCIENTIST The photos accompanying WORKING IN NEW YORK. Dr. Antonio Iavarone is an this article were all taken Italian research scientist at Columbia University, the in the various New Garden leader of a research group that has discovered a drug that Don Drake with trainer Bill Ebel. Gyms. affects tumors. Iavarone was born in Benevento, Italy and has been working in the States for many years. He left Italy because of several incidents caused by nepotism. LEGAL NOTICE MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Iavarone’s research on tumors has catapulted him to the NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Commonwealth of Massachusetts second spot in the world’s standing. Iavarone’s discovered Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. M470-C1, CRUISE TERMINAL INTERIM EXPANSION, The Trial Court SOUTH BOSTON, MA will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs drug, which helps to neutralize the most aggressive tumors Probate and Family Court Department Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, in the brain is called ‘FGFR-TACC,’ the glioblastoma which Suffolk Probate and Family Court Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014 do not exist in the organism under normal conditions. The 24 New Chardon Street immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Boston, MA 02114 Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local discovery happened while Iavarone was doing an analysis (617) 788-8300 of the DNA’s map of a tumor and it is present in 3% of the time on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014, immediately after which, in a designated room, the Docket No. SU14P0037EA fi led sub-bids will be opened and read publicly. patients afflicted by the glioblastoma. Estate of NOTE: PRE BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE BLACK FALCON CRUISEPORT, The researchers are aiming their attention to the genetic LOIS MacPHERSON ONE BLACK FALCON AVE, SECOND FLOOR, SOUTH BOSTON, MA AT 10:00 AM alterations on those afflicted with glioblastoma. Stay tuned! Date of Death November 13, 2013 LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014. CITATION ON PETITION The work includes IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WAREHOUSE BERTH INCLUDING NEW TOILET FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION ROOMS, LIMITED STOREFRONT INSTALLATION, AND UPGRADES TO ALL LIFE SAFETY IS CATHOLICISM IN THE FUTURE OF THE BRITISH SYSTEMS INCLUDING MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE ALARM AND FIRE MONARCHY? Prince Charles is worried for the future of To all interested persons: DETECTION. A Petition has been filed by Nancy Lynne the British Monarchy. His concerns began after changes Shorter of Gloucester, MA requesting that the Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014. were made in the laws of succession. To make Charles Court enter a formal Decree and Order of Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital very worried is not so much the change in the succession testacy and for such other relief as requested Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may in the Petition. issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. rules, which do away with the discrimination vis-à-vis the And also requesting that Nancy Lynne In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with female heirs, making them equal to the male heirs, but Shorter of Gloucester, MA be appointed as their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management & the elimination of the old rule that prohibited the mar- Personal Representative(s) of said estate to Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of serve Without Surety on the bond. riage to Catholics for any member of the royal family. GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. The estimated contract cost is TWO MILLION TWO You have the right to obtain a copy of the HUNDRED TWENTY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,222,000.00). Charles is also upset by the fact that he was never Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their approached and informed by the Government before deci- To do so, you or your attorney must file bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management sions were made. Prince Charles fears that if a member of a written appearance and objection at this & Maintenance and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the the royal family married a Catholic, and a son was born, he Court before: 10:00 a.m. on February 13, 2014. sub-bid category of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with may be raised in the Catholic faith, as by the Canon Law. by which you must file a written appearance the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the It would be a disaster with the royal family, even though and objection if you object to this proceed- Commonwealth of Massachusetts. there is no adverse feeling against Catholics. It is impor- ing. If you fail to file a timely written appear- A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) tant to keep in mind that the British Monarch is also the ance and objection followed by an Affidavit percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, Head of the British Religion. More worrisome is the situa- return date, action may be taken without or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the tion when the son of a mixed-religion couple may become further notice to you. Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The the sovereign! The political salons of Whitehall have found The estate is being administered under bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to formal procedure by the Personal Represen- do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the the answer to this eventuality: the question ought to be tative under the Massachusetts Uniform faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. resolved with the Vatican! Prince Charles has reacted to Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials such eventuality with utter terror! required to be filed with the Court, but recipi- payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a The 64-year-old prince (2013) may never leave his offi- ents are entitled to notice regarding the surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of cial residence (Clarence House) to move to Buckingham administration from the Personal Repre- wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts sentative and can petition the Court in General Laws, Sections 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay Palace. His mother Queen Elizabeth II has no intention to any matter relating to the estate, including minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the abdicate at this time. The reason? She is enjoying a new distribution of assets and expenses of Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or popularity! administration. the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance First Justice of this Court. and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of ONE MILLION DOLLARS Date: January 9, 2014 ($1,000,000.00). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as LEGAL NOTICE an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division LEGAL NOTICE Patricia M. Campatelli, Register of Probate II, Special Provisions for complete details. Run date: 1/17/14 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court The Trial Court HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING $241,200.00 Middlesex Division Probate and Family Court TILE $174,671.00 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Division PAINTING $ 35,254.00 208 Cambridge Street ATTENTION East Cambridge, MA 02141 PLUMBING $299,000.00 (617) 768-5800 East Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI13P6300EA (617) 768-5800 ATTORNEYS ELECTRICAL $268,230.00 Docket No. MI13P6102EA FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM $ 35,245.00 Estate of JONATHAN E. DIEHL Estate of The POST-GAZETTE The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section Date of Death October 10, 2013 TRENA LAKINS 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or Date of Death January 19, 2013 newspaper is a paper to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE INFORMAL PROBATE of general circulation. This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision PUBLICATION NOTICE requiring that not less than ONE (1%) PERCENT of the Contract be performed by minority and To all persons interested in the above women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to To all persons interested in the above We are qualified to captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Mike Suzanne W. Diehl of Weston, MA a Will has accept legal notices procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. Lakins of Bremen, IN. been admitted to informal probate. This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority Suzanne W. Diehl of Weston, MA has been Mike Lakins of Bremen, IN has been infor- from any court in each contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements informally appointed as the Personal Repre- mally appointed as the Personal Representa- town that we serve. and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal sentative of the estate to serve without surety tive of the estate to serve without surety on the Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations on the bond. bond. The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under (Executive Order 11246). informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- LEGAL NOTICES The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. Inventory and accounts are not required to be For information on placing Inventory and accounts are not required to be Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are a Legal Notice in the Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration in or reject any or all proposals. from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can POST-GAZETTE, please petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the call (617) 227-8929; MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and THOMAS P. GLYNN expenses of administration. Interested parties CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR expenses of administration. Interested parties or mail notice to: Run date: 1/17/14 are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- POST-GAZETTE minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal P.O. BOX 135 Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, BOSTON, MA 02113 can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Run date: 1/17/14 Run date: 1/17/14 Attn: Legal Notices BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 17, 2014 Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 208 Cambridge Street Remember Tommy Harper East Cambridge, MA 02141 617-768-5800 East Cambridge, MA 02141 The Color of Red (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI13D4887DR (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI13P4658EA DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Docket No. MI13P6030EA Most of Red Sox nation Estate of PUBLICATION AND MAILING Estate of remembers when Tommy JOSEPH THOMAS KOHL FARAH JONATHAS MELVIN DECELL LOPER Harper was signed by the Date of Death March 24, 2009 a/k/a FARAH BENOIT Date of Death January 19, 2012 Sox at the tail-end of his INFORMAL PROBATE VS. INFORMAL PROBATE great career. Even then, he FRED JONATHAS PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE was fleet of foot stealing To all persons interested in the above To the Defendant: To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner bases like Boston hadn’t Bridget S. Kohl of Surprise, AZ. requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Martha J. Loper of Brunswick, GA. Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. seen in decades. He hung Bridget S. Kohl of Surprise, AZ has been Martha J. Loper of Brunswick, GA has been around with the Sox into informally appointed as the Personal Repre- The Complaint is on file at the Court. informally appointed as the Personal Repre- sentative of the estate to serve without surety An Automatic Restraining Order has been sentative of the estate to serve without surety retirement and remains a on the bond. entered in this matter preventing you from tak- on the bond. ing any action which would negatively impact great part of Red Sox Nation The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under today. He is a real guy, no informal procedure by the Personal Represen- the current financial status of either party. SEE informal procedure by the Personal Represen- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- phony baloney with him. bate Code without supervision by the Court. You are hereby summoned and required bate Code without supervision by the Court. to serve upon Farah Jonathas, Farah Benoit, As a baby boomer, I re- Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be member when he came up filed with the Court, but interested parties are 24-4 Bowdoin Street, Malden, MA 02148 your filed with the Court, but interested parties are Tommy Harper entitled to notice regarding the administration answer, if any, on or before February 10, 2014. entitled to notice regarding the administration with the Cincinnati Reds from the Personal Representative and can If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the from the Personal Representative and can back around the time Pete and good for Tommy Harper. petition the Court in any matter relating to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and are also required to file a copy of your answer, estate, including distribution of assets and Rose came up. I loved the Maddux, Glavine and expenses of administration. Interested parties if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. expenses of administration. Interested parties Reds back in the ’60s when Thomas in Hall of Fame are entitled to petition the Court to institute WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., are entitled to petition the Court to institute they had guys like Frank The voting in the Hall of formal proceedings and to obtain orders First Justice of this Court. formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Per- Date: December 30, 2013 terminating or restricting the powers of Per- Robinson and Vada Pinson, Fame is now old news and I sonal Representatives appointed under infor- Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate sonal Representatives appointed under infor- pitchers like Jim Maloney, was glad to see Greg Maddux, mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, Run date: 1/17/14 mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, Jimmy O”Toole, Bob Purkey Tommy Glavine and Frank if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. and a reliever named Joey Thomas all gaining entry Run date: 1/17/14 Run date: 1/17/14 Jay. The manager was the into the Cooperstown shrine LEGAL NOTICE legendary Fred Hutchinson. to baseball. Glavine won entry My niece showed me receiving 91.9 percent of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court Harper’s 1966 Topps baseball vote. Frank Thomas received LEGAL NOTICE Probate and Family Court card. He came up with the 83.7 percent. Greg Maddux Middlesex Division Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Reds in 1963 when he hit 10 had been seen as a threat Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street homers, 37 RBIs and batted to the 98.84 percent of the The Trial Court East Cambridge, MA 02141 Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court (617) 768-5800 Middlesex Division .260. He tailed off in ’64 but vote that Tommy Seaver Middlesex Division Docket No. MI13P6124EA 208 Cambridge Street in 1965, he hit 18 homers, won back in the 1992 voting. 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 Estate of East Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 64 RBIs, batted .257 and led However, Maddux topped the HARRY E. JARRETT (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI13P6104EA the Reds with 33 stolen ticket with an incredible 97.2 Date of Death February 18, 2013 Docket No. MI13P5154EA Estate of bases. This became his percent of the voting. INFORMAL PROBATE Estate of DAISY L. DANTZLER PUBLICATION NOTICE claim to fame. He reminded What a duo Maddux and HENRY E. FLATOW Date of Death January 9, 2006 To all persons interested in the above me of Luis Aparicio, who Glavine were all those Date of Death September 25, 2007 captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE would lead the American years pitching together for INFORMAL PROBATE Alonzo Jarrett of Chattanooga, TN. League in steals year after the Atlanta Braves. Maddux PUBLICATION NOTICE Alonzo Jarrett of Chattanooga, TN has been To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above informally appointed as the Personal Repre- captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner year after year. winning 355 games and captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner sentative of the estate to serve without surety Angela Murphy of Sturgis, MS. On that 1966 baseball Glavine with 305 victories. Sandra M. Flatow of Beverly Hills, FL a Will on the bond. Angela Murphy of Sturgis, MS has been card, here’s what they said I was sorry to see Jack has been admitted to informal probate. The estate is being administered under informally appointed as the Personal Repre- Sandra M. Flatow of Beverly Hills, FL has informal procedure by the Personal Represen- sentative of the estate to serve without surety about him, “The flashy, fleet- Morris not make it in his been informally appointed as the Personal tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- on the bond. footed outfielder was one of last year on the ballot with Representative of the estate to serve without bate Code without supervision by the Court. The estate is being administered under Cincinnati’s bright spots only 61.5 percent. The sev- surety on the bond. Inventory and accounts are not required to be informal procedure by the Personal Represen- The estate is being administered under filed with the Court, but interested parties are tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- last year. His inspired play enty five percent mark informal procedure by the Personal Represen- entitled to notice regarding the administration bate Code without supervision by the Court. helped the Reds stay in the alluded him for his 15th and tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- from the Personal Representative and can Inventory and accounts are not required to be thick of the pennant race. final time on the ballot. His bate Code without supervision by the Court. petition the Court in any matter relating to the filed with the Court, but interested parties are Inventory and accounts are not required to be estate, including distribution of assets and entitled to notice regarding the administration Tommy can also handle the lifetime 3.90 ERA didn’t help filed with the Court, but interested parties are expenses of administration. Interested parties from the Personal Representative and can ‘hot corner’ making tough him. entitled to notice regarding the administration are entitled to petition the Court to institute petition the Court in any matter relating to the plays look easy. The Cincin- Kudos also to Bobby Cox, from the Personal Representative and can formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- estate, including distribution of assets and petition the Court in any matter relating to the minating or restricting the powers of Personal expenses of administration. Interested parties nati Reds are very high on Joe Torre and Tony La Russa estate, including distribution of assets and Representatives appointed under informal pro- are entitled to petition the Court to institute this versatile youngster.” who will also get inducted expenses of administration. Interested parties cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- When I think of Harper, into the Hall on July 7th. are entitled to petition the Court to institute can be obtained from the Petitioner. minating or restricting the powers of Personal formal proceedings and to obtain orders Run date: 1/17/14 Representatives appointed under informal pro- I think class act, I think The Steroids Era hasn’t terminating or restricting the powers of Per- cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, professional. I think good helped players like Mark sonal Representatives appointed under infor- can be obtained from the Petitioner. baseball. I also think both McGwire, who got 11 percent mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, LEGAL NOTICE Run date: 1/17/14 if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. the Cincinnati Reds and the of the vote, Barry Bonds, 36.2 Run date: 1/17/14 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Red Sox. percent, Roger Clemens, 35.4 The Trial Court The Red Sox and Harper percent, Sammy Sosa, 7.2 Probate and Family Court are one again, which is good percent and Rafael Palmeiro, Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street LEGAL NOTICE for baseball, good for Boston 4.4 percent. LEGAL NOTICE East Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Docket No. MI13P6394EA LEGAL NOTICE Probate and Family Court The Trial Court Estate of Middlesex Division Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court ANN C. BATTEN Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court Middlesex Division Also Known As: The Trial Court East Cambridge, MA 02141 Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street ANN CATHERINE BATTEN Middlesex Probate and Family Court (617) 768-5800 Middlesex Division East Cambridge, MA 02141 Date of Death October 14, 2013 208 Cambridge Street Docket No. MI13P6218EA 208 Cambridge Street (617) 768-5800 Cambridge, MA 02141 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE East Cambridge, MA 02141 617-768-5800 Docket No. MI13P6085EA G.L. c. 190B, § 3-306 Estate of MARTHA PAGE WILSON (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI13D0548DR Estate of To all persons who have or may have some Also Known As Docket No. MI13P6118EA ALBERT JERALD BRISCOE DIVORCE SUMMONS BY interest in the above-captioned estate and, if MARTHA P. WILSON Estate of Date of Death April 25, 2011 PUBLICATION AND MAILING interested, to the Office of the Attorney General Date of Death July 10, 2013 RUDY M. ALCALA INFORMAL PROBATE and the Department of Veterans Affairs, notice FREDA TAHIR-NABUKONDE INFORMAL PROBATE Date of Death March 17, 2007 PUBLICATION NOTICE is hereby given on November 13, 2013 that a/k/a FREDA NABUKONDE the Petitioners Kathy B. Willis of North Read- PUBLICATION NOTICE INFORMAL PROBATE VS. To all persons interested in the above ing, MA., Tracy M. Batten of Westford, MA in- To all persons interested in the above PUBLICATION NOTICE captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner SALIM K AJAMU TAHIR tend to file with the above-named Probate and captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner To all persons interested in the above To the Defendant: Derald Briscoe of Cullman, AL a Will has been Family court, not sooner than seven (7) days Harold J. Wilson II of Newton, MA a Will has captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Rudy admitted to informal probate. The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce after this notice, a Petition for Informal Probate been admitted to informal probate. Alcala, Jr. of Perris, CA. requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Derald Briscoe of Cullman, AL has been of a Will. Petition for Informal Appointment of Harold J. Wilson II of Newton, MA has been Ralph Alcala, of Perris, CA has been infor- informally appointed as the Personal Repre- Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. Personal Representatives, to serve without informally appointed as the Personal Repre- mally appointed as the Personal Representa- The Complaint is on file at the Court. sentative of the estate to serve without surety surety on the bond Kathy B. Batten of North sentative of the estate to serve without surety tive of the estate to serve without surety on the on the bond. An Automatic Restraining Order has been Reading MA, Tracy M. Batten of Westford, MA. on the bond. bond. entered in this matter preventing you from tak- The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Represen- ing any action which would negatively impact informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- the current financial status of either party. SEE tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tatives under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- bate Code without supervision by the Court. Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. You are hereby summoned and required Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are to serve upon Susanna Lee Shafer, Esq., Law filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are Office of Susanna L. Shafer, P.O. Box 762, entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can Taunton, MA 02780 your answer, if any, on or from the Personal Representatives and can from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can before February 10, 2014. If you fail to do so, petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and the court will proceed to the hearing and adju- estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and dication of this action. You are also required to expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute the Register of this Court. formal proceedings and to obtain orders formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- terminating or restricting the powers of Per- minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., sonal Representatives appointed under Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- First Justice of this Court. informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Date: December 30, 2013 Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 1/17/14 Run date: 1/17/14 Run date: 1/17/14 Run date: 1/17/14 Run date: 1/17/14 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 17, 2014

Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN

The Old New Garden Gym PART 2 FIRST — AND GOLD TO GO She is Gracie Gold and if FACES ever a competitor had a style, a dream, a goal and with the left. They love get- perhaps a destiny all wrapped ting hit with the left. Then, up in the name she carries just so they don’t get bored, through life, then this 18- toss in a right.” I hung on year-old figure skater origi- his every word. Tony had nally from Massachusetts beaten five world champions certainly fits the bill. over the course of his career Her talent has taken finale was a brief touchdown including Heavyweight her on a lengthy journey — (placing one’s hand on the Champs Jack Sharkey and from winning the long pro- ice for balance purposes) Jimmy Braddock. That was gram portion at last year’s immediately following the pretty tough competition. nationals (that saw her fin- completion of a triple jump. Tony also was one of the nic- ish second overall) to a wire– But just as Rome wasn’t est guys you’d ever meet. to-wire win on the ice at the built in a day neither was Ron Stander came to the Garden last week. the athletic road that New Garden to prepare for The convincing victory brought Gracie Gold to the From left to right: Johnny Dunn, Joe DeNucci, his 1972 title shot against means that not only will the most memorable moment in unidentified, Tom McNeeley, unidentified, Sammy Joe Frazier. His backers sent Newton native forever be her life just a few miles from Fuller. him to Boston so Johnny included when the conversa- her hometown. It was the Dunn could prep him for the tion turns to some of the best culmination of an 11-year fight. Stander was tough as skaters of all time. It also journey: born in 1995, she they come and after working enabled her to punch a first began skating in 2003. out each day he would head class ticket to next month’s She would move to the downstairs to the Ninety- Winter Olympics in Sochi, Midwest with her family Nine Club for a pitcher or two Russia where she will con- early in life, growing up in of beer. I guess he thought tinue her quest for the high- Missouri and Illinois. the 16-ounce curls would est honor — an Olympic gold She came onto the skat- help build his strength. He medal. ing scene with a fourth place was a modern day Tony Coming on a Saturday finish in the 2010 U.S. Galento. night when many sports fans Novice Championships. The Across the street from the were fixated on the Patriots’ next season brought only original New Garden was a performance at Gillette Sta- a sixth place finish in the bar called The Bat Cave. dium, real excitement was Midwest sectionals. Heavyweight fighter Johnny also building on Causeway It was a pivotal moment in Pretzie would work the door Street as the premier her young career, a go on or there dressed up like Bat- event of the U.S. Figure go home moment. She Jack O’Halloran. chose to stay and work on Vinny Curto. man. Johnny had fought Skating Championships — some of the greats including the Championship Ladies her technical content. Her The New Garden Gym had would go on to have success- Rocky Marciano and Jake Free Skate — reached its hard work paid off. She won three different locations ful careers in Hollywood. LaMotta. He was also famous climactic moment. the first event she entered over the years from the Jack is best known for his for portraying the Shamut For some three hours in the 2011-2012 season — 1950s to the 1980s. The first role as Non in the Superman Bank Indian. Pretzie met a skaters had been perform- the Junior Grand Prix in two were on Friend Street, movies. violent end outside of a ing in the long program por- Estonia. She went on to win and the third was on Cause- Ray Robinson, Kid Gavilan, South Boston bar in 1969. tion before Gold took to the both the short and long way Street at the corner of Joe DeNucci, Paul Pender, For every shady character ice as the evening’s final programs and capture the Friend. Today, you can stand Tony DeMarco and many such as Pretzie there were competitor. And no, it wasn’t junior title at the U.S. in the middle of Friend other greats trained at the also the really decent types set up that way. It came by Nationals. Street and see all three lo- New Garden 1. Muhammad like Tony Shucco. One that way of the draw. Last year she moved into cations from one spot. The Ali once worked out at the left a lasting impression on Following the short pro- the top level — the Champi- first one is now a parking lot, second New Garden. But it many of the young boxers gram on Thursday, the top onship Ladies division. After the second has been turned is the lesser known faces was Blair Richardson. Blair six finishers drew out of a a seventh place finish at into condos and the third is that I will always remember, was a top middleweight con- hat and Gold came away Skate Canada, she worked a modern workout club. The such as the trainers who tender who always took time with the final slot. It meant with a sports psychologist street really hasn’t changed would be chewing on cigars out to give encouragement all the pressure would be on to improve her focus. The much over the years. while working with their to the young prospects that her since the long program result was a pair of second I was never fortunate fighters, the shady charac- were training at the gym. scores for the other five place finishes — including enough to have visited the ters who would be taking Blair was a deeply religious would already be calculated. the one at the 2013 U.S. first New Garden, but I have turns on the payphone in man who was a tremendous She came onto the ice as Nationals. In addition, her been told it was much big- between whispering to each role model and an example the 19th and final competitor sixth place finish at the ger than the second one. other and the fellow with the of the best in the sport. In in the night’s ordained order 2013 World Championships When the move was made coke bottle glasses who would 1967 while at the top of his but left as the first and fore- helped the U.S. to secure across the street in the late offer to give massages along game he suddenly retired most female skater in Amer- three spots for the U.S. sixties, the ring was too big with other not so appropriate citing that he had lost his ica thanks to a near flawless women at the Sochi Olym- to set up in its entirety, so it services to the young boxers. viciousness. He went on to performance. pics (the U.S. men only have was put together at about They were all characters join the faculty at Emerson It was her culminating two). half size. That made for some from central casting. I often College where he continued achievement in a weekend Perhaps the most impor- close quarter sparring ses- wondered if any of them had to be a positive influence on that featured elegance, ex- tant move Gold made last fall sions. I’ll never forget the day homes as they were always young people. Unfortunately, citement, energy and yes, to get ready for this Olympic I was in the gym and middle- there. he was taken from us at an grace. It was also her second season was one she made off weight Vinnie Curto, at 5'7", Former great light heavy- early age, the victim of a record setting effort in 48 the ice. She decided to work was sparring with heavy- weight contender Tony brain tumor. hours. On Thursday, she had with legendary coach Frank weight Jack the “Giant” Shucco would walk over Some of the great trainers vaulted into first place with Carroll. O’Halloran, who stood 6'6" from his room on Beacon Hill who spent time at the differ- a record setting total of 72.13 A native of Worcester and and weighed about 100 most days and spend time ent New Gardens were the points in the short program a 1960 graduate of Holy Cross, pounds more than Vinnie. It watching all of us sparring. locals such as Sammy Fuller, and then smoked the field Carroll was a competitive was amazing to see these He would love to give point- Al Clemente, Johnny Dunn, with another record setting skater in his younger days. two going at it in that tiny ers when asked. He used to score of 139.57 in the LP. ring. Both Jack and Vinnie tell me “Keep hitting them (Continued on Page 14) Her only slight miscue in the (Continued on Page 6) Ruggiero Family Memorial Home “Our Family Serving Your Family With Professionalism, Dignity & Respect” Complete Funerals Starting at $3900. 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