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(Photo by Michelle Morgan) The 23rd Annual North End Family Pride Jamboree, Senior Citizens BBQ & Big Band Week sponsored by NStar, North End Against Concert, North End Women’s Softball All-Star Drugs and The Nazarro Center began Game, Puppet Show, Bake Sale & Eggplant festivies on Monday, August 6th with the an- Sandwiches, Boston R.O.C.K.S Sports nual N.E.W.N.C.-Emilie Pugliano/Bobby D Night, Annual Little League Family Game, Neighborhood Family Cruise. Many events 22nd Annual LaFesta Baseball Tournament were held throughout the week including: and concluded on Sunday, August 12th with National Night Out, R.O.C. Teen Saturday North End Family Pride Day. Family Movie Night, 9th Annual N.E.A.A. Oldtimers Softball All-Star Game, North End (See additional photos on Page 9) News Briefs 92nd Madonna Della Cava Feast by Sal Giarratani — A Huge Success — The 92nd Madonna Della Cava Feast was legendary Tavares were on hand singing held this past weekend on Hanover and their classic hits from the disco era. The Jeff Katz Versus Beth Childs Battery Streets in Boston’s North End. On Sunday procession was held through I usually listen for a while every morning to Friday evening the feast commenced with the streets of the North End, accompanied the Jeff Katz radio show on Talk 1200 Boston. a blessing of the expositon of the image of by Madonna della Cava Society members, Recently, he had Beth Childs on as a guest. She the Madonna and a short procession. devotees, St. Alfio’s Band and the Northeast is running in the Republican primary for Barney Saturday evening the feast was in full swing Italian Band. Reminisce was the evenings Frank’s old U.S. House seat. Her main opponent with the The Classics, and Boston’s own entertainment. is Sean Bielat who ran and nearly defeated Frank two years ago. I have known Childs for near 25 years and I thought Katz’s treatment of her on the show was quite disrespectful. I know he likes Bielat but he shouldn’t have been treating Childs like a hostile witness under cross examination. She handled herself well though and came across as a good GOP candidate. The GOP winner will take on Joe Joe Joe Kennedy in the November election.

Speaking of Katz and Severin Too It appears reportedly that TALK 1200 Boston has let conservative talkers Jeff Katz and Jay Severin go. Andy Dean will replace Katz in the morning and Sean Hannity moves to the 3:00 pm slot. Rush Limbaugh will be taking his show back to WRKO to fill their noon time slot. Also, at WRKO Michele McPhee will co-host the morning show with Todd Feinberg. Severin will remember his first anni- versary at TALK 1200 as his last. I wonder if Beth Childs will be sending Jeff a get well card for getting booted off the air after the way he recently treated her on the air during an interview. (Continued on Page 14) A large crowd enjoying the festivities at the 92nd Madonna della Cava Feast. (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) (See additional photos on Page 8)

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by David Trumbull

There’s Something for Everyone Today, Friday, August 17th is the deadline to register to PUGILATUS vote in the September 6th Massachusetts State Primary, which is on a Thursday this year, not the customary Tuesday. The first was considered to acknowledge defeat. It was nent in a fair fight, but If you are not registered and you miss today’s deadline, you be the most simple and also considered meritorious willful killing of an opponent still have until October 17th to register to vote in the natural weapon, therefore, it for a boxer to conquer was severely punished. If November 6th State and Federal Election. may be taken for granted that another without receiving both contestants were tired, As is explained in detail on the website of the Secretary boxing was one of the earli- any wounds himself. The two they were permitted a short of the Commonwealth, when you register to vote, you may est athletic games among main points in the sport pause in order to regain choose to enroll in a political party or political designation the Greeks. Even Apollo, Her- were (1) to inflict blows; and their strength. Ancient pic- or may choose to remain unenrolled, which is commonly cules, Tydeus and Polydeuces (2) not to expose one's self to tures often show boxers referred to as independent. were described as being dis- danger. Arms were extended resting on their knees. The “Unenrolled” voters are the majority, at just over half of tinguished boxers. The art of much in the same fashion contests normally continued all voters (52% in 2010). Over a third (36% in 2010) of voters boxing was believed to have as they are today, and the until one of the participants been invented by Theseus, blows were directed against were beaten into uncon- are enrolled in the Democratic Party. Republicans make the killer of the Minotaur, the upper part of the body. sciousness or raised his up over ten percent (11% in 2010). and most Homeric heroes The ears were especially hand as a sign of defeat. As American humorist Robert Benchley (1889-1945) were described as being well exposed to great danger, and Ancient boxing was gov- explained our political system, “... one must bear constantly acquainted with it. Boxing with regular pugilists were erned by rules as it is today in mind the fact that there are two separate and distinct was first introduced as an generally mutilated and bro- and one rule specifically parties, the Republicans and the Democrats. The trick Olympic sport for men, but ken. Ear covers were used forbade the taking hold of comes in telling which is which. As a general rule, the later it was introduced for in practice sessions, but an opponent, or to use the Republicans are more blonde than Democrats.” boys. never in the actual bouts. feet to trip him. Roman box- Under the election laws of the Commonwealth there The boxing matches dur- The two great differences ing appears to have been are, currently, three recognized political parties. The ing ancient times resembled between ancient and mod- quite similar to that of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party are familiar our modern boxing. It was ern boxing appears to have Greeks. These gregarious as the two largest in the Commonwealth, as they are considered to be a point of been in the partly opened Latins also introduced a nationally. The third, the Green-Rainbow Party may be skill not to attack one’s fists, and in the sounds special kind of boxing, not in less well known. It is affiliated with the national Green antagonist, but to remain on emitted by the contestants pairs, but in a general Party and has had some success in the Bay State, having a the defensive and thus to to add force to their blows. melee, which was called a few of its members that have been elected to town or county wear down the opponent It was not uncommon to “grex verberare.” offices. until he was obliged to cause the death of an oppo- Next Issue: FRUMENTUM In addition, Massachusetts election laws recognize some- thing called “political designations” which are organized political groups that don’t currently have standing as “parties.” You can register as a voter of a designation. Romney Picks Ryan as His VP Choice Currently there are 23 political designations: America First by Sal Giarratani Party, American Independent Party, American Term Limits, Conservative Party, Constitution Party, Green Party USA, The choice of U.S. Rep. Paul Carr made a good point fol- calling this upcoming elec- Interdependent 3rd Party, Libertarian, Massachusetts Ryan, (R-WI) who is House lowing the pick of Ryan as tion “an election about Independent Party, Natural Law Party, New Alliance Party, Budget Chairman up on Mitt’s running mate. Carr ideas.” Usually, campaigns New World Council, Pirate, Pizza Party, Prohibition Party, Capitol Hill sounds like a saw U.S. Senator Marco say this when they have a Rainbow Coalition, Reform Party, Socialist, Timesizing Not gamble for presumed Repub- Rubio, (R-FL) as a much bet- boring going nowhere candi- lican nominee Mitt Romney ter strategic choice. As Carr date. Candidates rarely win Downsizing, Veterans Party America, We The People, Work- to many political talking pointed out, “Guys like Paul on ideas. Presidential image ing Families, World Citizens Party. — Whew, quite a list, heads. The rather surprising Ryan were already going and good looks always count covering just about the entire political spectrum. Some are choice was made in the Com- to vote Republican. They’ve for more, sadly in recent to the right or left of the three parties in the Common- monwealth of Virginia which been voting Republican memory. In the case of the wealth. Others are dedicated to one, or a few, of the special is an all-important state in since 1980.” incumbent, forget ideas and issues that matter tremendously to an organized minority the upcoming election for I have heard that many of voters. the Republican Party. Howie conservative bloggers are (Continued on Page 15) With the all the options — three parties plus 23 designa- tions surely you can find some political philosophy to embrace. So register, learn about the candidates and vote! 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OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions of this our adopted country the United States of America: To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better than we found it. GUEST EDITORIAL ROMNEY NEEDS SPARRING LESSONS FROM ROCKY BALBOA by Sal Giarratani Republican Mitt Romney is getting creamed by the Obama campaign over this Bain Capital thing. Presi- dent Obama is in control and Romney keeps trying to fend him off but to date, Obama has Romney on the ropes and if Romney doesn’t start effectively counter- punching quickly he will turn into Bob Dole or John McCain. A recent editorial in Investor’s Business Daily Lorenzo Settipane shown cutting the ribbon with Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo. From Left (July 17) called on Romney to take some jujitsu les- to Right: Revere City Councillor John Corregio, Bob DelloRusso, Councillor Anthony sons to get Obama unbalanced but I think it is time to Zambuto, Mayor Dan Rizzo, Lorenzo Settipane, Richard Settipane, Billy Settipane, watch all those Rocky movies and punch away before East Boston Clerk Magistrate Joseph Faretra, Councillor John Powers, Richard you are TKO’d before Labor Day even arrives. Settipane III, Richard Settipane, Jr., Ron Settipane, Paolo Settipane and Tom Faretra. A candidate can’t let the other candidate define him nor tie him up in irrelevant issues. Negative ads are now strengthening Obama in the all important Swing Richard Settipane Insurance Agency’s grand States. Blood is being drawn with all these attacks on opening took place Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Romney’s character. The Romney folks are now in dam- 209 Broadway Revere. 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Office Manager Siukey Garcia. As that Investor’s Business Daily opined, “Obama’s following his mentor Saul Alinsky’s “Rules for Radicals” – pick the target, freeze it, personalize it and polarize it” … push a negative hard and deep” … “keep the pres- Roundup Those Ducks! sure on.” It is clear the only record Obama can run on is Mitt On Saturday, August 18th Romney’s since his own record is so dismal and failed. a few lucky winners will The only way to get out of the corner and back into the watch as their adopted middle of the ring is coming out hard. Push hard. ducks are chosen from Otherwise the gutter attack by the Obama crew will hundreds of rubber continue relentlessly blooding up the GOP campaign. ducks floating in Romney needs to go on the offense and counterpunch. Fellsmere Pond. Is the real question, Romney tax records? It is time for Three non-profit (Continued on Page 14) organizations are hosting the Lucky Duck Roundup to raise funds to support youth with disabilities. Staff members from Triangle, EPIC and Youth in the Arts will dump hundreds of numbered rubber ducks into Fellsmere Pond before paddling out in a boat to ‘rescue’ the lucky ducklings. The Mayor of Malden Gary Christenson and owners of the rescued ducks will win prizes, Triangle participant Christine Murdocco. including a large flat screen TV donated by Mario Costa of Statewide Communications. Proceeds from the Lucky Duck Roundup There’s even the chance to win a 2012 Ford benefit: Focus, compliments of Stoneham Ford and EPIC: Empowering People for Inclusive Eastern Bank. Communities: EPIC Service Warriors is a The Lucky Duck Roundup is family community service and education program oriented and will provide activities for for youth with disabilities between the ages children, along with music and refresh- of 16-23. EPIC Service Warriors meet on a ments. 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I knew from the title of pened after your shift was on the email in my inbox that it somebody else’s shoulders. could only be bad news and it She was married for some was. Over my 39 plus years 25 years when she passed as a state worker I have away. She left behind a loving John with members of his committee. worked with hundreds of hun- family, her husband John A very successful fundraiser for John dreds of folks but only a select and two daughters Erin and DiPinto, candidate for State Representative, few make the list of really Colleen. From the sound of 31st Middlesex District (Stoneham and good friends and co-workers. those names you knew that Winchester) at Felicia’s Restaurant on Main The person of whom the email Mary was quite proud of her Street in Stoneham on Monday, August 13, was written was one of them. Irish-American roots and she 2012. Apparently, after battling always laughed when I told cancer for a while, Mary her I was half-Irish, which I Finlay, oops Mary MacDonald am. She played many roles in (I still always referred to her her life, a sister to her sib- by her maiden name long lings and an aunt to her after she married) passed nieces and nephews. Mostly John DiPino away at age 54. Much too to folks like me who there with good friends young for such a nice person were many, she was just a Freddy and Ron Tello. but you know what they say really good friend. She ended about the good dying young. up working for Massachu- Mary lived in South Wey- setts Mental Health Center WATERFRONT PERFORMING ARTS SERIES mouth it seemed forever and then at the Lemuel Boston Opera Collaborative Performs August 21 but she started life over in Shattuck Hospital in Ja- Somerville where she lived maica Plain for 30 years and Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Office of Arts, Tourism & when she started working as I am sure there was never Special Events and Liberty Mutual Insurance, present the a young nurse at the mental one bad word spoken about Boston Opera Collaborative on Tuesday, August 21, from 6:00 health center over near the her from all the people she to 7:00 pm. They will be followed by Celtic band Tríne Chéile. Brigham & Women’s Hospi- cared for, worked with or su- The Boston Opera Collaborative program includes a tal. When I first met her I pervised. selection of popular arias and Broadway classics. was working as a mental Her final resting place is Tríne Chéile plays an eclectic Celtic mix with an empha- health worker on a day hos- over at Lakeville Cemetery sis on arrangements of music from the ancient Celtic to pital program unit. Since I in South Weymouth but her cutting edge contemporary. was living in Charlestown and spirit lives on above us where The Waterfront Performing Arts Series, presented by Liberty used to live in East Somer- she is probably standing next Mutual Insurance, showcases various artistic genres in- ville we chatted much. She to St. Peter at those gates cluding opera, classical music, ballet, modern dance, musi- knew I was a writer and kept welcoming people into an cal theater and swing. up on my printed writings eternity pain-free. Mary didn’t The 2012 series concludes on Tuesday August 28 with that appeared in various have to stop off in Purgatory; Soprano Katrina Holden Annie Royer performing popular French cabaret songs, fol- newspapers. she did her time of suffering at Christopher Columbus lowed immediately by a showing of the French Classic film I remember when she got among her loving family in Park. Wages of Fear (in French with English subtitles). married and I remembered that final battle against a (Photo by Justin Bates, For info visit www.cityofboston.gov/SUMMER or call when she became a mother. horrible disease. She was www.jbates.com) (617) 635-3911. The nicest nurse you could surely an example for her fam- ever meet. She had a way of ily and friends of how to ac- talking to the clients and got cept pain and use it in a posi- them to usually comply with tive way even while hating her suggestions without any what was happening. To those struggles. At one point she she left behind her memory became an evening supervi- and legacy will continue. Cry- sor when I was a police officer ing will be replaced by laugh- on the evening shift. Eve- ter and smiles remembering nings at Massachusetts Men- days when she was among us. tal were always interesting as My deepest sympathy to her we had an open door to the family, Mary will be missed community. People would be and not forgotten. 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Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, fifth of the world con- every weekday evening at Angela was very devoted And saw, within the moonlight in his room, sists of people in the 6:15 and 4:15 on Saturday to to Saint Pio and Our Lady Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, Muslim faith and only a tiny fraction of recite the rosary together of Pompeii. There is a An angel writing in a book of gold: — and help maintain the altar tiny figure of Saint Pio that Muslims are involved in Terror or ille- gal activities. There was a Muslim King Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, and the linens associated she donated to the church. And to the Presence in the room he said with Mass. There is great We never pass it without named Ibrahim Bin Adham (also known as Abou Ben Adhem). He ruled around “What writest thou?” — comfort in the continuity thinking of her, and now The vision raised its head, these traditions offer, they remembering her in prayer. the year 750 AD. He was very religious. He loved his people. One night he re- And with a look made of all sweet accord, help provide a sense of right- Angela’s irrepressible spirit Answered “The names of those who love the Lord.” ness, a sense of place and filled the church with ceived a vision of the Lord asking him hope in a world too often warmth and humor, her to give up his throne. As a result he ab- “And is mine one?” said Abou. “Nay, not so,” darkened by tragedy. passing creates a void that dicated his throne. He then pursued a Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low, Often, in winter, we would gives witness to how special course of helping others. But cheerly still, and said “I pray thee, then, stop by Sacred Heart Church a person she was. We will As a result he was anointed to be a Write me as one that loves his fellow men.” in the evening before head- especially think of her on Saint of the Muslim religion. The angel wrote, and vanished. ing home. The voices of the those cold winter evenings In the year 1838 an Englishman The next night it came again ladies praying the rosary when her warmth and James Henry Leigh Hunt wrote a poem with a great wakening light, would greet us the moment cheerfulness was always a about this Muslim Saint. I remember And showed the names we entered the church. It welcomed bright presence, this Poem from my High School days. whom love of God had blessed, never failed to impress us, Angela is missed. The poem is as follows: And lo! Ben Adhem’s name led all the rest. how in the dead of winter, on Judean Langone, was a the coldest days, come 6:15 friend and a parishioner, in the evening, the rosary who also passed away this Seaport District Becomes Grand Prix Racetrack group could be counted on to July. Like Angela, she is be at prayer. unforgettable, a gentle per- Angela Rossi was a mem- son who would often greet to Benefit Boston Youth ber of the group from the ear- you with a nod, or a quick 4th Annual Boston PAL Grand Prix Brings Kart Racing to City Streets liest days of her arrival in expression, something to- the United States from Italy tally unexpected that would learn more about each other in 1958. As a young woman, cause you to consider her and their communities. Angela was a member of a words and what she was PAL’s youth programs help rosary group in Italy, it was obviously pondering. young people develop self- natural, on her arrival in the It was while helping to pre- esteem, leadership skills United States and subse- pare Sacred Heart Church and a sense of belonging, as quently, the North End, that for a Christmas concert well as improve school per- she should seek out a simi- many years ago that we formance, resolve conflicts lar group. She found it at Sa- came to know Judean. She and occupy their out-of- cred Heart church and there would climb the stairs to the school-time productively. To she remained a part of the upper church calling out learn more, please visit group and the parish ‘till her if we were there, then www.bostonpal.org. recent passing in July. quickly inspect the job we Boston Police Athletic To know Angela was to were doing, always say League (PAL) brings Euro- LAW OFFICES OF know a woman filled with something flattering and pean-style kart racing to joy, always in good humor, leave. We came to look for- the streets of Boston with FRANK J. CIANO her laughter filled the sac- ward to her visits, her wry the 4th Annual Boston PAL GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW risty as the rosary group humor and gentle ways. Grand Prix on Saturday, Sep- went about their daily rou- These were our first tember 15, 2012 from noon DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS tine of selecting linens for encounters with Judean, to 4:00 pm. You can watch CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. the altar, selecting items to when later we came to speak the race from Seaport Bou- be washed, returning newly with her at length, we dis- levard between Northern 617-354-9400 cleaned and pressed linens covered she had a wonder- Avenue & Wharf Road. Si Parla Italiano and setting the altar for ful way with words and was A four-hour team endur- Mass always mindful of the able to reveal in poetry both ance race to benefit youth 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 appropriate color and season the depth of her faith and development, participants of the Church year. the kindness of her heart. will feel the power of race Angela was a woman of Several beautiful bouquets engineered, 9 horsepower prayer, who never failed to of flowers were placed in karts that are capable of lift your spirits the moment Sacred Heart Church in speeds in excess of 45 MPH. you encountered her. Per- Judean’s memory, attached Race car drivers say that sonally, we enjoyed a little to one of them was a note controlling the open seat, no word game, speaking to that best describes Judean suspension and just “1” off Angela, we would create and what those of us who the ground karts feels just Italian sounding words out of knew her feel, ‘’You will be like driving a Formula 1 car. 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EAST BOSTON MAIN STREETS Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It th Strong rumors affordable priced entrees. to ferry service, it’s a win, 12 Annual Countdown to are Massport The name of the restaurant win for those lucky enough has purchased is Braccia’s 66, owned and to live there ... It makes good Kindergarten Parade more land on operated by a former East Bos- sense, and far less distrac- On Friday September 7, 2012, East Bremen Street ton couple. Janice “Vaccari” tion! I’m referring to a bill Boston Main Streets will hold its to extend the Emerald Neck- Braccia and Bob Braccia. State Representative Carlo 12th Annual Countdown to Kindergarten lace. Bremen Street is very The atmosphere is homey Basile is sponsoring to make Parade. up and coming and many and friendly and you’re likely single-sex public schools East Boston Main Streets and Count- homes have been rehabbed to meet up with East Boston an option for parents and down to Kindergarten along with Boston establishing the street as people that frequent the children. I believe it encour- Main Streets, the East Boston Social Cen- prime property! ... Residents restaurant. Try it! ... It’s your ages more attention from ter, YMCA, Little Folks, Head Start, the Boston Police and have the finest restaurants last chance to get tickets teens in a classroom with the MBTA will host the 12th Annual Countdown to within minutes from their before they’re sold out. You single sex participants ... Is Kindergarten parade. With the help of many groups and door steps. East Bostonians can reserve a space for Massachusetts Gaming individuals and the generosity of local merchants every need not travel outside of the Red-Sox-Yankees rivalry Commission all wet on this child in East Boston who is entering kindergarten will their realm to find a good in the Big Apple if you call one! Extending dates up receive school supplies, a brand new backpack and enjoy a place to dine. Channel Four now. Included are: a game till and beyond 2015 for a festive day designed to provide a positive experience as they featured a few popular East ticket and RT Motorcoach on decision on casino building begin their education. Boston restaurants that a luxury liner to Yankee Sta- in these parts is absurd. Beginning in Central Square at 10:30 am parade mar- people should try. Among the dium on Saturday, August To think decisions should shals Ivonne Cano, Amir DelaCruz, Gloria Contreras and choicest dining that Chan- 18th. You leave at 9:45 am be put on hold for the next Gladys Betencour will march with children and their par- nel Four reported were Rino’s and return by 11:45 pm. three years only holds up ents along Meridian Street to receive school supplies. Upon Place on Saratoga Street, For ticket information call progress. People are anxious returning, DJ John Dudley will play music and food will be (always packed, definitely Robert Ferrara at 781-964- to know when it’s going to supplied along with face painting and special programs from need reservations); Ecco 3510 ... it doesn’t get any happen NOW! With a sagging volunteers including the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Depart- Restaurant on Porter Street, better than this. Roseland economy jobs and employ- ment and the Boston Public Library. For more details con- (fine dining with exquisite Property has pulled a build- ment are at stake! ... Was tact Sonia Gomez-Banrey at 617-635-6816 or the East Bos- decor); Santarpio’s on Chel- ing permit with the state Romney’s choice of Paul ton Main Street office at 617-561-1044 or the Countdown sea Street, (casual dining, recently to begin construc- Ryan for V.P. a good one??? to Kindergarten website at www.countdowntokindergarten.org/ no frills, but a must for tour- tion on the long awaited The jury is still out on that or visit them on facebook. ist and locals) and Kelley’s waterfront project. Roseland question. There have been Pub on Bennington Street plans to build 400 condos and some negative comments (sports bar where you can 176 multi-family homes with coming from Democrats, meet up with a sports celeb nearly 70,000 sq. ft. of retail (who are describing the pair PRINCE at any time) ... If you want to and restaurant space. With as two loafs of Wonder- (L’AFFACINANTE GATTO) — The Charming Cat dine outside East Boston and easy access into Boston and bread!). However indepen- don’t mind traveling to spectacular views of the Bos- dents are still doing their by Martino Forgione Topsfield, there is a fine ton skyline, located next to homework and reviewing family restaurant with a gorgeous Piers Park, 5 min- Ryan’s record (the smart great menu and bar offering utes to the MBTA and access thing to do)! ... Till next week! Celebrating the Arts at the 7th Annual West End Children’s Festival Join us on Saturday, August 18th from lice car and duck boat. a balloon twister, A plain black cat by the name of Prince, Noon to 3:00 pm at the Thoreau Path in the face painting, diverse performances is often found if you care to search, West End of Boston for a summer afternoon throughout the afternoon. Numerous art the historic grounds of the Old North Chuch. of fun with your friends and family. Cel- projects to spark your imagination and ebrate the rich diversity and culture of the creativity. And much, much more!! Please Listen my children and you may see, neighborhood with arts & crafts, games and visit www.westendchildrensfestival.org for Prince riding in the saddle with Paul Revere. performances that highlight different styles more information about the festival. If you Or maybe sitting up front in an Ole’ North Pew, of dance, music, theatre and art — all FREE are interested in volunteering, please email listening to the good parson expressing his religious view. of charge! — Attractions include: Boston [email protected]. Perhaps, behind the garden gate Pedicab rides, pony rides, a fire truck, po- Rain date: Sunday, August 19, 2012. stretched out by the boxwood tree, comforted by the gentle spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi. This old cat ain’t no fool, he uses his charm as a clever tool; awaiting your pat on the head a tickle neath the chin, gracefully rewarding you with a purr and a grin.

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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 NOONAN ANNUAL SENIOR and got this referendum activism and social justice, THE HORSE WHISPERER rivalry that would ultimately CONFERENCE COMING off the ground this year. it is a free country, go find (Blu-ray) shape American history. The City of Quincy will be Back in 1998, 46.5% of the the money somewhere else. Touchstone Home Ent. ‘Hatfields & McCoys, a HIS- holding their 17th Annual vote favored statehood. Even- Grant money is hard to find Robert Redford directed, TORY Channel premiere. Senior Conference on Sat- tually, I think it will happen these days. Truly a non- produced and stars in ‘The urday, September 29 from but not so this time around. story pushed to prominence. Horse Whisperer,’ along with MY WAY (DVD) 8:00 am until 2:00 pm at the If more than 50% support FUNDRAISER FOR Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Well Go USA Ent. Kennedy Center at 440 East statehood this year, the gov- RONNIE YONUSS FAMILY Neill and Scarlet Johansson. Jun-shik and Tatsuo are Squantum Street. If you ernor and other island offi- IN EAST BOSTON Based on Nicholas Evans both marathoners who grow would like to be notified cials will petition Washing- Recently, family and novel of the same name. This up to be the greatest of when registration forms are ton, DC to approve legisla- friends of Ronnie Yonuss family-friendly film tells the national rivals. Their story available, call the Quincy tion for Puerto Rico to be- held a sidewalk fundraising story of a young girl and her is of two rival Olympic mara- Council of the Aging at 617- come the 51st state. My opin- event on East Eagle Street in beloved horse, left with thon runners who fight for 376-1506. This year’s key- ion is that independence memory of Ronnie, who was serious physical and emo- Japan at the start of World note speaker will be former should not even be an option. murdered in Chelsea on tional scars after a devastat- War II. Captured by the Channel 5 mid-day anchor It wouldn’t be viable as a March 3, 2007. Funds raised ing riding accident. When Soviets and Germans, they Jim Boyd. nation of its own and could will to be used by the family her mother calls on the eventually escape and meet NEW NORTH END easily become another who have hired its own pri- “Horse Whisperer” to help, on the beaches of Normandy DOCUMENTARY Cuba. It is either remaining vate investigator in this she meets a rugged rancher in 1944. Bonded together by PLANNED a commonwealth or becom- case. An upcoming fund- who not only has an extraor- history, they struggle to sur- The North End Historical ing a state but it will be up raising dance is also in the dinary gift with animals, but vive one more battle before Society has been working to Puerto Ricans to make works. For more informa- also an ability to enrich the D-Day! with Kendall Productions on their own choices for their tion, you can go to the lives of people around him. a 50-minute film about this future. Ronnie Yonuss Facebook A majestic film on Blu-ray for REMAINS (Blu-ray + DVD) North End community that CHELSEA GROUP page. the first time! Shout! Factory has called the neighborhood RETURNS GRANT MONEY EVA FRANCHI’S ‘Remains’ is set in a chill- home for more than a cen- The Boston Globe made big 18th ANNUAL MUSICAL HOME ON THE RANGE ing postapocalyptic Reno, tury. The working title is news out of what surely was SPECTACULAR (2-Blu-ray Combo Pack) Nevada, and follows the sur- “Boston’s North End: Amer- a non-news story. Must have The Sergio Franchi Memo- Disney vivors of a bizarre accident ica’s Italian Neighborhood” been a slow news day. The rial Concert has been a star- Disney’s hilarious ani- that reduced most of the and is based on historical Chelsea Collaborative, a studded event since it began mated comedy ‘Home On world’s population to Zom- records and interviews with Chelsea community group 19 years ago and grows big- The Range,” available for the bies. The group takes refuge North Enders from around recently returned a $44,000 ger every year. Each year first time on Blu-ray. When in a vacant casino and fights Greater Boston. The Society grant from the Catholic music lovers have a great a greedy outlaw schemes to a losing battle against the needs your help to finish Campaign for Human Devel- time on the Franchi Estate take possession of the “Patch undead, who grow steadily the film. They have already opment in Washington, DC. located in Stonington, CT. of Heaven” dairy farm, three stronger, smarter and more raised $25, 000 toward the Gladys Vega, the executive Come for the entertainment determined cows, a karate- aggressive by the minute. goal of $95,000. If you would director of the Chelsea group and socializing with friends. kicking stallion and a color- Billed as a ‘must have’ for like to donate, please log on said the group was concerned What began as a memorial ful corral of critters join horror movie fans and to www.NorthEndBoston.org. about restrictions against for her husband has grown forces to save their home. zombiephiles. and click on the DONATE helping gay people and work- into a great New England The stakes are sky-high as button. It is secure through ing with organizations that musical event. Over the this unlikely animal alli- ALI - THE MAN, THE PayPal and no PayPal ac- support gay rights. From years more than 400 schol- ance risk their hides and MOVES, THE MOUTH count is required to donate. 2002 to 2007, this group arships have been given out match wits with a mysteri- (DVD) Check out Facebook.com/ received grant monies for and the goal of one million ous band of bad guys. Stun- MVDvisual NorthEndHistory. its housing work from the dollars has been reached. ning animation and sen- Muhammad Ali’s brilliant WHAT ABOUT Catholic Campaign. Last Eva Franchi has opened her sational original songs by ring moves and colorful rhet- STATEHOOD? year, the collaborative heart and doors to promising celebrated composer Alan oric are the focus of this en- When it comes to Puerto Chelsea Latino Immigrant young singers reaching for Menken. tertaining documentary, a Ricans and statehood, City Committee received a grant their dreams. The annual retrospective of Ali’s life. With Councilor Felix G. Arroyo but Vega said this past March concert also keeps alive the BATTLE FORCE (DVD) highlights of every major says, “You’d be hard-pressed she became concerned after music of the great love songs Lionsgate fight of his career, you get to to find a Puerto Rican with- the Catholic Campaign that Franchi was known for. A high stakes, life or death see the Champ’s gums flap out an opinion on it.” Over came for a site visit. Eighty- Pack your blankets, your pic- operation featuring a power- and his fists fly, narrated the years the question of two percent of the Chelsea nic baskets and head over to ful and touching perfor- by legendary boxing sports- Puerto Rico’s future and the Latino Immigrant Commit- Eva’s place. mance by Scott Martin. In caster Bert Sugar. High- idea of statehood keeps com- tee’s funding, reportedly, This year’s concert takes 1942, an elite fighting unit lights from the “Rumble in ing back onto the front came from the Catholic place on Saturday, Septem- was formed, officially named the Jungle” with George Fore- burner. As someone with Campaign grant. Vega made ber 8, 2012. Grounds open on the First Special Service man, the “Thrilla in Manila” Puerto Rican relatives, I a choice to forego the grant the Franchi Estate at Noon Force, made up of mountain with Joe Frazier and the have an opinion too. Of my money and if neither she with the concert beginning men, hunters and misfits. “Fight of the Century” with four cousins, there is sup- nor the Chelsea Collabora- at 3:00 pm sharp. For tick- They were trained to scale Frazier again. Dozens of Ali’s port for statehood, indepen- tive want Catholic Campaign ets and further information cliffs, jump out of airplanes fight highlights, his clown- dence and the status quo. money to fund the com- go to www.SergioFranchi.com and kill Nazis. The following ing, his bravado and his ring There are good and bad mittee’s needed community or call 860-535-9429. summer, days before the magic. things in all three positions invasion of Sicily, the best on the future of this U.S. of these men were hand- COMMUNITY: island. Puerto Ricans are picked for a desperate mis- THE THIRD SEASON once again getting ready to sion. Amidst the bloodshed (3-DVD) vote in a referendum, the of World War II, these men Sony Pictures Home Ent. first since 1998. Do they went armed for combat, and America’s most incorri- wish to keep the status quo the only way out was to aim, gible study group of misfits or go for change? The ques- JUSTINE YANDLE fire and stay alive. Loyal men returns for a hilariously in- tion is this: “Statehood, answer their call to duty! genious new year at Green- independence or remain a PHOTOGRAPHY dale Community College. commonwealth under a HATFIELDS & McCOYS From homicidal Halloween new arrangement, or keep 781.589.7347 [email protected] (2-DVD) pizza parties, holiday Glee things exactly as they are WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Sony Pictures Home Ent. Club smackdowns, foosball today?” Bonded by their oath to showdowns, epic pillow fight Most think that there is the same flag, two Confeder- wars and an underage cam- still not yet a majority for ate soldiers, Anse “Devil” pus security force. Along statehood though that idea Hatfield (Kevin Costner) and with a shocking remarriage, continues to grow in popu- Randall McCoy (Bill Paxton), a riotous funeral service, larity. This island has been Mattéo Gallo return home seeking peace submarine sandwich throw- a U.S. territory since 1898 after tireless months of downs, a new Vice Dean when the Spanish American battle. Their expectations (John Goodman) with a War ended. The current Gov. o Appraisals are quickly shattered when strange air-conditioning fix- Luis Fortuno is for statehood a murder based on misun- ation and a crime show hom- Sales & Rentals derstandings and an illicit age for the ages. 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and songwriter. Idina Menzel, star of musical production Dr. Seuss’ How wide range of rituals, from Mayan and Broadway’s Wicked and the original The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Aztec to modern traditions, all with stage production of Rent, will bring her classic, whimsical tale will enchant spectacular theatrical flair. new live show backed by a full orches- audiences of all ages. Dr. Seuss’ How NOW tra. Garnering huge critical acclaim, The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musi- Menzel reached superstardom on cal features the hit songs “You’re A COMEDY Broadway with her Tony Award-win- Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome PLAYING ning performance as Elphaba, the Christmas” (written by Albert Hague misunderstood green girl, in the block- and Dr. Seuss) from the original PARRIS ROOM @ NED DEVINE’S buster Wicked and in her Tony-nomi- animated series. 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Inspired by actual ebrate something will also be included summer tradition for tens of thou- events, Memphis is about a white in the show and may get more than SHA NA NA — “New York City’s superstars, have the most sands of New Englanders. This year’s radio DJ who wants to change the they bargained for! This interactive amazing resume in rock and roll. They appeared at lineup marks a truly momentous world and a black club singer who is dance party is a hilarious high-energy Woodstock, performed regularly at the Fillmore East, occasion as long time friends Kenny ready for her big break. Come along night from start to finish. All the Single had their own TV variety show, and were featured in the Chesney and Tim McGraw join Grace on their incredible journey to the ends Ladies will have you laughing, singing Potter and the Nocturnals and Jake of the airwaves — filled with laugh- and dancing with your BFFs. movie “Grease” — and most of ‘em earned degrees from Owen. Chesney will end his 2012 ter, soaring emotion and roof-raising Columbia University too. Sha Na Na has made vintage Brothers of the Sun tour at Gillette rock ‘n’ roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony CITI PERFORMING ARTS rock ‘n’ roll their own, and they still perform for hep cats Stadium where he will headline the Awards including Best Musical, Mem- CENTER WANG and hippies alike.” See MUSIC SECTION for more details. New England Country Music Festival phis features a Tony-winning book by 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA for the seventh time. Chesney has Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Per- (617) 482-9393 million units combined the musical helped make the New England Coun- fect, Now Change) and a Tony-win- www.Citicenter.org phenomenon that is Celtic Thunder try Music Festival the largest concert ning original score with music by Bon RUSSELL BRAND LIVE — Sep- MUSIC has just been hailed as Billboard’s series in New England. Jovi founding member David Bryan. tember 15, 2012. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

As drought continues to ravage the nation, third of work- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED an increasing number of homeowners are ing Ameri- Sausages, Peppers & Onions having their lawns painted green. Lawn cans — more painting has long been a popular service in than 40 mil- 10 Italian sweet pork 2 tablespoons oregano desert states, but it’s now spreading. “It looks lion people- sausages (optional) just like a spring lawn,” said Terri LoPrimo are sleep de- 2 medium onions 2 potatoes (optional) of Staten Island, NY, “the way it looks after prived. 1 large garlic clove (chopped) Mushrooms (optional) a rain.” The lovely Christina Quinlan of Windham, 2 green peppers Salt It’s a shame that a shower or rain can’t New Hampshire, says, “When a man walks 3 tablespoons olive, canola, freshen people like it does flowers and grass. in his sleep, he leaves his wife; when he or vegetable oil The astute Robyn Waters of Swampscott, talks in his sleep, his wife leaves him.” Place sausages in an 8" x 10" baking pan. If desired, says, “Rain is something that, when you The fascinating and glamorous Barbara sausages can be cut in half for baking. carry an umbrella, it doesn’t.” D’Amico who heads Russo Imports, says, Remove outer skins from onions. Cut each onion in half, Bravo! When Lauren Kornacki took a CPR “The most dangerous position in which to lengthwise and slice into 1/2 portions. Add to sausages in class last week in Glen Allen, Virginia, she sleep is with your feet on your office desk.” baking pan. had no idea she’d be using her life-saving Alex Trebek quitting Jeopardy? The Remove stems and seeds from peppers. Wash thoroughly. skills the very next day on her own father. answer is: This noted quiz show host is con- Cut peppers lengthwise into one-inch portions. Add to bak- Alec Kornacki was working beneath his car sidering retirement after 30 years of giving ing pan. Sprinkle oregano (optional) and oil over ingredi- when the jack slipped and the vehicle fell contestants the answers and demanding ents in baking pan. Stir and salt to taste. on him. Lauren, 22, was first on the scene their reply in the form of a question. The Other Options: Peel skins from potatoes and wash thor- and managed to lift the 3,300-pound car 71-year-old Jeopardy! host admits: “I’ve been oughly. Cut up into two-inch portions and add to baking enough to pull her unconscious father out. thinking of retiring, but I’m torn because I pan. Mushrooms can also be added. Cover and bake in Using the skills she’d learned to be a sum- enjoy the show so much.” Family and friends preheated 350°F oven for thirty minutes. Check and stir mer lifeguard, Lauren then kept her father have been begging the mustached quiz- ingredients. Cover and bake an additional fifteen minutes. alive until paramedics arrived. He is master to kick back and take it easy after Check, stir and return to oven. Removing cover for about expected to make a full recovery. “I’m in awe his contract runs out in 2014. But insiders ten minutes will help sausages and potato portions to brown of her,” said Lauren’s mom. are wondering if Trebek will be forced out to desired consistency. Serves four. Moron! Hans Rausing, one of Britain’s before he makes up his mind. richest men, pleaded guilty to “preventing If you plan to visit the Los Angeles grave NOTE: This is a recipe that I remember Mama preparing the lawful and decent burial” of his Ameri- of legendary Columbo star Peter Falk, you many times at home. But when we had a large number of guests can wife, Eva, whose decomposing body was might get a little confused — his new epi- on a summer Sunday in Wilmington, Massachusetts, she placed found last month, wrapped in clothes and taph is his final practical joke! “I’m not here, her large blue porcelain baking pan with all these ingredients garbage bags, in their London mansion. An I’m home with Shera,” reads the headstone. over the outdoor open fireplace. The aroma spread through autopsy showed that she had been dead for The beloved actor is referring to his devoted the neighborhood as it baked slowly over the wood-burning two months and had cocaine in her system, wife, to whom he was wed for nearly 34 years fire. I remember thinking that baking it this way enhanced but the cause of death could not be deter- before dying last year at age 83. For the the flavor of this meal. Through the years, I have baked mined. Rausing, heir to the multibillion- record, Peter Falk was born on September this on a charcoal grill as well as on our gas-burning grill. dollar Tetra Pak drink-carton fortune, said 16, 1927 and passed away on June 23, 2011. However, it needs to be checked and stirred often to prevent he did not “have a very coherent recollec- Stand up! Getting off your culo can help burning. tion” of his wife’s death. Her body was dis- you live longer: New studies show that people covered only after Rausing was arrested for who sit three hours or more a day die nearly driving while high. “I do not feel, with the two years sooner. Scientists also found that Vita can be reached at [email protected] benefit of hindsight, that following her death Americans spend way too much time sit- I acted rationally,” he said. The Rausings ting, spending 55 percent of their waking met in rehab 25 years ago and continued to hours on average on their rumps. By stand- have drug addiction problems. ing up and spending less time sitting, people 1st Generation Wow! A Canadian man nearly blew off his can increase their life spans. For instance, own head while trying to kill a mouse with limiting TV watching to less than two hours Italian-American a rifle. Dale Whitmell, 40, tried to crush the a day extends life by 1.4 years. So off your scampering rodent with the butt of his rifle, duff! Vita Orlando Sinopoli but when he slammed the weapon on the Be nutty! It has been reported pistachio Shares with us ground, it discharged. The bullet grazed his nuts reduces cancer risk. Researchers forehead but did not badly wound him. After found the nut contains an antioxidant form a delightful recollection being released from a hospital, Whitmell was of vitamin E which they believe is respon- of her memories as a child charged with careless use of a firearm. “He sible for the benefit. Pistachios are not only was very lucky,” a hospital spokesman said. a good source of vitamin E, but rich in growing up in So, what’s cooking? An Australian man B vitamins — especially B6, which is great Boston’s “Little Italy” lost his savings when he hid $15,000 in cash for the nervous system and helps promote in the oven, on the mistaken belief his wife proper breakdown of sugar and starches. and a collection of never used it. The man had just sold his A woman who was twice told she was too Italian family recipes beloved sports car to make a mortgage pay- big a blimp to ride in a plane has slapped ment. But after he put the money in the Southwest Airlines with a law suit. Kenlie from the homeland. oven for safekeeping, his wife turned it on Tiggeman says she was told she was “too to cook chicken nuggets for their children. fat to fly.” In brief, Kenlie weighed around Great as Gifts She didn’t realize what was wrong until the 280 at the time. At her heaviest — around FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM burned bills filled the kitchen with smoke. 400 pounds — she tried to avoid flying, but and in local bookstores — ask for “It was everything I had,” the man sighed. bought two seats when she had to. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN “I’ve got nothing to my name.” Eating sweets makes you feel happy! Cake, Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN Hiding out! Florida will soon become the ice cream and other sweet fatty treats really first state in the nation with more than one DO make you feel happy, new research million concealed weapons permits. About reveals. Eating fats they say, seems to make 80% of those with permits to carry weapons us less vulnerable to sad emotions. are men and most are middle-aged. The Tomorrow, August 18, our great musicolo- state is issuing up to 15,000 new permits gist and humanitarian Albert Natale will be every month. Bang! Bang! trying to blow out the countless birthday In 29 U.S. states, companies can legally candles on his birthday cake. Albert A. fire a worker for being gay, according to “Al” Natale, is the youngest of 12 Natale chil- the Human Rights Campaign, a gay, lesbian dren raised at 11 Sheafe Street in Boston’s and transgender civil-rights group. So famous North End. Natale thanks his reported The Wall Street Journal. mother for encouraging him to invest in real A recent Gallup Poll revealed 54% of estate. Yes, her great son wound up with Americans say they’d vote for a “well highly valued real estate holdings. Albert qualified” atheist for president, the highest Natale is proud of financing a bronze cast- since Gallup began asking the question, in ing of St. Leonard surrounded by the Sta- 1958, when just 18% said they’d vote for a tions of the Cross, which he presented to nonbeliever. the North End’s St. Leonard Church. Add to Carlo Scostumato says, “Thank God, I am this his donations to many charities includ- an atheist.” But Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill ing the Home for Italian Children. Enough responded, “How can you be an atheist if you said. We all have high respect for Albert say, Thank God?” Natale! God bless him! Are you awake? The sleep industry in the One more time! Happy birthday Al Natale! U.S. is projected to hit more than $32 bil- Other notables with their birthday on Au- lion this year, up nearly nine percent a year gust 18: actor Robert Redford, the late Anto- since 2008. The figure includes everything nio Salieri, Italian composer, Shelley Win- from sleeping pills and deluxe mattresses ters, film actress, and actor Patrick Swayze. to sleep coaches and consultants. Nearly a AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 17, 2012 Page 13

• Madonna del Soccorso (Continued from Page 5) the club the Blessed Lady hit ermen secured their boats to the devil and knocked him the vessel carrying the to the ground. The boy now statue and in tug boat fash- released ran not to his ion carefully escorted the mother but ran instead to statue of the Madonna out of Madonna del Soccorso, un- Palermo, across the seas and der whose cape he hid. The headed home to Sciacca. Blessed Mother with the boy Upon entry into the harbor I attend as many old car cars, he hated every one of 74 Eutaw Street was a blue still under Her cape walked of Sciacca, the fishermen get-togethers as I can dur- them and they hated him. and white ‘57 Pontiac four over to the Devil and stood were greeted with tumultu- ing the summer. I have a My grandfather would have door hardtop. Next came a on top of him. ous applause and gratitude. few old cars that I like to trouble getting in and out of 1962 Chevy Impala, then a She then turned to the In recognition of their sac- show off and bringing one cars, always knocking his 1966 Cadillac, a 1974 Ford boy’s mother and said, ‘Put rifice and in gratitude to of them to the planned or hat off and banging his head and his last car a 1979 Buick. your trust in Madonna del the fishermen the town of impromptu shows allows me upon entering. A good part of He fluctuated between the Soccorso for I am the protec- Sciacca rewarded the fish- to do just that. Over the my Italian vocabulary, more expensive cars back to tor of Sciacca. “Then releas- ermen with the sole honor years, people have asked me which I can’t use in this col- what used to be called “The ing the boy to his mother of carrying the statue of the why there are certain cars umn, I learned from listen- Low Priced Three.” She said “Fear not my chil- Madonna. Till this day, the that have become collector’s ing to Babbononno trying to As I said, cars to that gen- dren for I shall never aban- only people allowed to carry items. My replies usually enter Dad’s or Uncle Nick’s eration were a means of don you.” the statue in Sciacca are the include the period of time car. Once he was in, he transportation. To me and Another miracle took fishermen of the town. when the owners were teen- would slam the door and hold the next couple of genera- place one day when the In the year 1626, the agers. In my own case, I was onto the handle or armrest tions down, they became part Blessed Virgin visited upon Black Plague reached a teenager in the 1950s. for dear life. If he was sitting of our lives. We washed a thirteen-year-old girl suf- Sciacca. As it had done in the From about 1954 through in the back seat, he would them, waxed them, scrubbed fering from paraplegia. The rest of Europe the plague in- 1960, some of the most flam- grasp the strap that hung on the white walls and made Blessed Lady said to the girl flicted great pain and suffer- boyant cars ever produced by the post that separated his sure that they ran perfectly. “I am the Madonna del ing to the people of Sciacca. the auto manufacturers rear seat window from the Speaking for myself, I have Soccorso di Sciacca, rise On February 2, 1626 the were on our roads. door window. He would grasp always had a love affair with from your bed and tell the townspeople re-affirming I didn’t start to look at cars things so tightly that his my cars. They were not just town I am here to help them their belief and faith in until I was about fourteen. hands would turn red. Upon a means of transportation. always.” The girl then told their protector gathered to- Let me backtrack and say exiting one of the cars, he They were part of us, but the Blessed Lady that she gether in front of the church that, before I went to work would have the same or a this was later. was paralyzed and could not of St. Augustine and prayed at the Seville Theater at age similar problem and curse When we were teens get up. The Madonna then with fervent devotion to Ma- 13, I washed and waxed cars everyone’s sister, brother, and admired the new cars told her to touch her belt and donna del Soccorso to free in my neighborhood. But aunt or uncle. He never the older people drove, we she would be able to walk. them from the plague. As the beginning at about the age cursed anyone’s parents; secretly wished we could too, The girl did as she was told huge doors to the church of 14, I fell in love with cars. even he had his principles but knew the reality of the and miraculously went out to were opened to expose the I could smell October 21 com- when it came to cursing situation. The light at the tell her story. statue of the Madonna a ing all year. October 21 is people. end of the tunnel was the The townspeople of Sciacca perfumed smelling breeze my birthday and each year, To the next generation, fact that someday, we would realizing how lucky they blew through the town I knew that the age of 16 cars were transportation, be old enough or making were to be in the good graces and cleansed the air. Just was coming closer and especially to the men in my enough money to afford of the Mother of God decided then, the people who were closer and this meant I family, all of whom were what we wanted. to show their gratitude and afflicted by the plague were would be able to get my musicians. Just as an ex- I knew Babbononno had devotion to her by commis- healthy once more. Again driver’s license. ample, when I came along, changed his attitude a bit sioning a statue to be built the Madonna del Soccorso di Today, one of the icons of Dad owned a 1937 Plymouth. when he was in his 90s and in her honor. Using the Sciacca held true to her that ‘50s era is a Chevrolet. He had bought it used from in an assisted living home. description of the Madonna word and rescued the town. The most popular being the local mailman in 1938. I picked his up for Easter given to them by the monk, The town in gratitude placed from 1955, 1956 and 1957. It wasn’t until 1949 when Sunday dinner and at the the mother of the six-year- on the belt of the Madonna As an example, a ’55 Chevy the car had had it, that Dad time had an Imperial con- old boy and by the thirteen- the keys to the city. Every convertible was somewhere thought of a new car. Drag- vertible. He saw that it was year-old girl, the town year on February 1, from 12 around $2,500 to $2,800 back ging me along and his bass a convertible and asked me created a painting of the Ma- noon until 12 noon February then. Today, one in good violin, we headed to Reese to put the top down. I did. He donna and gave it to the 2 the townspeople fast. After condition will bring upwards Chevrolet in the Day Square then asked if the front seat sculptors commissioned for a solemn High Mass, the of $40,000. The reason is area of East Boston. went up and down. When I the statue. In the year 1492, statue of the Madonna is car- simple. Most of us who were A neighbor, Tony Patti, had said that it did, he asked me two sculptors by the names ried through the streets of teens back then, couldn’t bought a new ‘49 Chevy De- to push it up all the way. of Guliano Mancini and Sciacca. afford the cars or weren’t old luxe fastback at the same This made him look taller. Bartolomeo Birrittaro went Another miracle occurred enough to drive. Those cars place and Dad loved his car. In his old age, he was 4' 11" to Palermo to build the in 1817 when Sciacca expe- were part of our dreams, However, we had to settle for tall. statue of solid marble. rienced severe earth trem- especially when we saw a regular two door sedan, as With the top down and In the year 1503, upon the ors throughout the city. The older teens or adults driving the bass wouldn’t fit in a fast- his seat up, I was asked completion of the statue the people feared that the old them. Today, we can afford back. Babbononno had less to drive to the Star of the townspeople of Sciacca were wooden church of St. Augus- them and many enthusiasts trouble getting in compared Sea Church. As I arrived, faced with the major prob- tine might collapse and bury own a sample from that to the ‘37 Plymouth, but he Easter Mass was just exiting lem of transporting the very the statue of their beloved period of time. wasn’t impressed. This was and Babbononno made me heavy statue from Palermo Madonna. The fishermen It’s the same with the next just a new example of an slow to a crawl. Spotting to Sciacca. Since Palermo carried the statue into the generation down. They are enemy. several elderly people he was to the north and Sciacca Town Square away from any just a few years younger Dad kept the ’49 until knew, he tipped his hat to the south with no rail- falling objects. Suddenly than I but the elusive cars 1954. One day he came and yelled out, “Buona roads between them, the from 3:00 to 8:00 pm, drops of their teen years are the home from work driving a Pasqua, Buona Pasqua.” town decided to use a boat to of sweat fell from the fore- muscle cars of the 1960s and two tone robin’s egg blue and (Happy Easter, Happy Easter.) ship the statue to Sciacca. head of the statue. At 8:00 many of them are around in white four door Chevy Bel As far as Nanna and my Unfortunately, there were when the Madonna stopped good shape with hefty price Air. When Babbononno asked mother were concerned, a no transport boats large sweating the earth tremors tags for enthusiasts. the price, he mumbled un- car was driven by a man and enough to carry the statue ceased. Every year when the Babbononno hated cars. der his breath, “Mi genero e they were passengers. Once in Palermo or Sciacca. The fishermen carry the statue They were his enemy. He pazzo e stupid.” (My son-in- for kicks, Dad tried to teach fishermen of Sciacca realiz- through the streets of preceded the advent of auto- law is crazy and stupid.) Mom how to drive. It didn’t ing that they could help, de- Sciacca the Madonna starts mobiles by many years. He Dad began to slowly lose work, but on that day, Dad cided to send their fleet of to sweat when she reaches was born in 1875 and by the his depression mentality became religious. Mom took fishing boats to Palermo and the spot in the square. time autos became a practi- from that point on. His the hint and never climbed in some way return to The statue of the Madonna cal means of transportation, next car was a ’57 Pontiac. behind the wheel of a car Sciacca with the statue of del Soccorso was housed in he was well into his adult Uncle Nick had bought one again. Things are a bit dif- their beloved Madonna. Over the church of Saint August- years. Horses, he knew. at an agency in Brookline ferent with my generation. two hundred fishermen were ine until 1861, when the Trains, he could understand and brought Dad there to My wife drives a newer car needed to carry the statue to Statue was transferred to a and the trolley, it was a train see what they had. The than I do. Oh well, GOD the dock where it was then church built in her honor without the loud noises, but next thing I saw in front of BLESS AMERICA. placed on the largest fishing “Le Chiesa di Madre del boat available. With such a Soccorso di Sciacca.” — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — heavy load as the solid On August 15, 1907, the marble statue on board, the Vatican decreed Madonna THE Your Ad fishing boat was barely able del Soccorso the Patroness of to stay afloat let alone move Sciacca. As a result the fish- Johnny Christy Could Go along the seas under its own ermen hold a huge feast on power. Using their fishing the Assumption (August 15) Here nets and drop lines the fish- every year.

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• Editorial (Continued from Page 3) Romney to fight fire with Romney like Muhammad been said and done. The Bilingual fire. He should say, “Never Ali, dancing around his own If Romney doesn’t find his mind those tax records, horrible record as president courage, he’ll be like the Corner where’s your real birth cer- where we remain far worse cowardly lion afraid of his tificate and what about those off than four years ago. own tail. The last thing the by Orazio Buttafuoco secret college records?” Hit There is little hope left American people need is four hard and keep hitting. Right and only small change in more years of the Obama now Obama is taunting our pockets after all has tale. LO SAPEVATE CHE …? Un genio italiano al lavoro negli Stati Uniti, Pier Paolo • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Pandolfi, oncologo e dal 2007 direttore del centro per la ricerca Warren Walks Back in the election as our eco- General Motors, Chrysler sul cancro alla Harvard University Medical School di Boston, Her Comment About nomic growth is not growing and the rest of the biggies ha messo a segno, con la sua equipe, una scoperta cruciale Saving Capitalism very well at all. The White are drowning and the gov- per la lotta al cancro: ha identificato una schiera di 30-40,000 Recently, U.S. Senate House is predicting next ernment sends out the geni, da lui ribattessati ‘avatar’, perche’ rappreentano un hopeful Elizabeth Warren year’s budget will fall just troops to rescue them. Gov- universo parallelo a quello dei geni piu’ noti che codificano had to walk back her com- short of a trillion dollars but ernment priorities seemed le proteine e sono coinvolti nell’insorgenza dei tumori. Oggi, ments that folks on Wall remember it is still early and mixed up, if we seemingly un nuovo passo avanti: Pandolfi ha scoperto il codice scritto Street are supporting her subject to change. want to right the ship of nel DNA, che permette di capire come i geni ‘avatar’ candidacy because they Under Obama’s budget state with the people who funzionano. La scoperta pubblicata sulla rivista CELL know she can save capital- plan, the U.S. total debt are actually this govern- permettera’ fra breve, ha spiegato l’oncologo in un’intervista ism. Rather than just plain would reach $16.2 trillion by ment. Everybody in Wash- all’ANSA, di mettere a punto farmaci ‘mirati, alcuni dei quali apologize for saying this the end of the year and soar ington supposedly works for gia’ in fase di sperimentazione. Quelli della ricerca %#&, she said it was wrong to $25.4 trillion at the end of us and not the other way oncologica’ compiuti da Pandolfi sono passi avanti on her part to spread over- this decade. Is it any won- around. significativi. E’ un impegno per il quale (Pandolfi) ha the-top comments about der that the Chinese grow Compromise is Not recentemente ricevuto, in Italia, il Premio 2011 della her and saving capitalism. stronger and stronger not a Four-letter Word Fondazione Alessio Pezcoller per la ricerca internazionale She stresses that she her- doing the things we do? It appears up on Capitol sul cancro presieduta da Gios Bernardi: un assegno di 75mila self didn’t make any over- China is scooping up so Hill that our lawmakers euro che gli fu consegnato durante una solenne cerimonia the-top remarks but only much that we should vote have gone to their respec- presso il Castello del Buon Consiglio, di Trento, il 6 maggio helped spread them. In the them our 51st state and be- tive corners and either you (2011) . L’oncologo era in Italia per una serie di conferenze. world of Democratic politics come an economic super- are with them or against All’Istituto Regina Elena di Roma ha illustrato il significato this is the closest to an apol- power once again. them. No DMZ here. Both della scoperta del codice dei geni ‘avatar’. Ha affermato: ogy the public will ever get Bailouts Went to parties are guilty. Tea Party “sappiamo che i geni che codificano le proteine from someone like her. Wrong Crowd Republicans see no need to rappresentano il 2% del genoma umano - circa 20,000 - ma Foreclosures Credit card debt in this compromise and the same che fino a poco tempo fa non avevamo idea di quale fosse la and the Economy country has gotten out of holds through for liberal funzione dei rimanenti geni. Con la nostra scoperta dei Personally, I think pre- debt as more and more Democrats. The logjam is nuovo codice nel DNA ci permette di predire la funzione venting banks from just fore- Americans find themselves bi-partisan. Too bad our di 30-40,000 geni, di cui nulla sapevamo. Abbiamo ora la closing on folks running buried in hopeless debt. In lame-stream liberal media conferma che molti di essi sono ‘geni del cancro’ perche’ behind with mortgage pay- the end, most credit card only blames Republicans for legati alla sua insorgenza. ments makes good eco- companies know lots of sticking to their guns while La scoperta puo’ ora condurre alla preparazione di nuovi nomic sense. Much of the money will eventually be calling Democrats prin- farmaci. ongoing problem with fore- eaten up by them and not the cipled for blocking their DID YOU KNOW THAT …? closures was caused by borrowers which is why ears to compromise. U.S. An Italian scholar who works in the United States and the lenders luring folks credit limits are dropping Sen. Henry Clay is famous is the director of the Cancer Research Center at Boston’s with the promise of home- lower and lower. The govern- forever because of the Harvard Medical School since 2007, has made along with ownership. The Community ment took care of those Missouri Compromise and his group, a crucial discovery in the fight to defeat cancer: Reinvestment Act started companies too big to fail President James Madison he has identified a phalange of 30-40,000 genes he has under Jimmy Carter and but let the rest of us drown has been called the “Father named ‘Avatar,’ for they represent a ‘universe’ similar to strengthened by Bill Clinton in a sea of red ink. We don’t of the Constitution” because the already — known genes which codify the proteins and actually lured lenders into “rate” when it comes to he fought hard to protect the are involved in the outbreak of tumors. Now a new step doing it too. In the end, needing help but they do? people from the government. forward: Pandolfi has discovered the ‘code’ written in the we had an economic bubble Student loan debt is the However, along the way in DNA which allows us to understand how the genes ‘avatar’ burst. That being said, same thing. Most Ameri- writing the Constitution, he behave. what sense is there in keep- cans get mired in this and others viewed compro- The discovery was published in the magazine CELL, ing families out of their economy mess and the gov- mise as a necessity too. explained Pandolfi during an interview to ANSA (Italian news houses? Lenders will not be ernment watches us drown. Hopefully, when push agency), “to be able to make targeted — drugs, some of which able to sell them fast and comes to shove even in are being experimented.” Those achieved by Pandolfi on can- they will end up staying LEGAL NOTICE today’s bitter political world, cer research are significant steps forward. It is a commit- vacant which means vandal- cooler heads will prevail and ism and its affect on property Commonwealth of Massachusetts things will get done that ment for which he has received, in Italy, the 2011 Prize The Trial Court from the Alessio Pezcoller Foundation for international can- values in those neighbor- Middlesex Probate and Family Court have to get done. cer research, which is presided by Gios Bernardi: a check hoods where these houses 208 Cambridge Street for 75,000 euro (@ $95,000), given to him at a solemn cer- are empty. East Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI12P3294EA emony held at the Good Council Castle in the city of Trento, It makes great sense to LEGAL NOTICE work out arrangements be- Estate of Italy, on May 6, 2011. Doctor Pandolfi was in Italy to deliver LEO SONTAG tween lenders and borrow- MICHAEL SORRENTINO (AGENT) several lectures. At the Regina Elena Institute in Rome, he Date of Death August 25, 2009 95 CRESCENT AVE., SUITE 107 underscored the significance of the discovery of the code of ers. Keep these folks in their INFORMAL PROBATE REVERE, MA 02151 the genes ‘avatar.’ We know that the genes that codify the homes and make new ar- PUBLICATION NOTICE (617) 347-9104 rangements between both To all persons interested in the above proteins, he stated, represent only 2% of the human genome, captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Karen TO THE OWNER OR OWNERS OF about 20,000, but up until recently we had no idea how the parties. Is it better to let A. Sontag of Newton, MA, a Will has been THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES other genes functioned. With the discovery of the new code houses sit empty making no admitted to informal probate. IF YOU COULD PROVE OWNERSHIP, money or keeping folks in Karen A. Sontag of Newton, MA has PLEASE CALL THE ABOVE NUMBER in the DNA, we can now predict the function of the 30-40,000 been informally appointed as the Personal genes we knew nothing about. Now we have the proof that their homes and making a Representative of the estate to serve without WITHIN THREE WEEKS OR THESE many of them, are ‘cancer genes,’ because of the connec- little less money for lenders? surety on the bond. VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD Isn’t something better than The estate is being administered under AT PRIVATE SALE. tion to its outbreak. informal procedure by the Personal Represen- The discovery can now lead to the preparation of new nothing? tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- 2010 BMW 5281 pharmacologic products. Projected $1.2 Trillion bate Code without supervision by the Court. VIN #WBANU5C51AC125195 Deficit This Year Inventory and accounts are not required to be 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX filed with the Court, but interested parties are VIN #2T1KR32E13C069184 The White House now pre- entitled to notice regarding the administration dicts that this year’s federal from the Personal Representative and can 1999 FIREBIRD budget deficit will end up at petition the Court in any matter relating to the VIN #2GZFS22K8X2231353  estate, including distribution of assets and 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR $1.2 trillion, marking the expenses of administration. Interested parties VIN #5LMFU28R53LJ17453 fourth consecutive year of are entitled to petition the Court to institute 2009 BMW 328    trillion dollar plus deficits formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Per- VIN #WBAPH73529E126736 during the Obama Adminis-   sonal Representatives appointed under infor- SUBMITTED BY tration. The bleak numbers mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, MICHAEL SORRENTINO (AGENT)     will add fuel to an already if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. heated campaign. The Run date: 8/17/12 Run dates: 8/17-8/24-8/31/12   economy will be a big factor ATTENTION ATTORNEYS The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper Small Ads of general circulation. We are qualified to accept legal notices from any court in each town that we serve. Get Big Results LEGAL NOTICES For more information, For information on placing a Legal Notice in the POST-GAZETTE, please call call 617-227-8929. !" (617) 227-8929; or mail notice to: POST-GAZETTE, P.O. BOX 135, BOSTON, MA 02113 Attn: Legal Notices BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 17, 2012 Page 15

• Romney Picks Ryan (Continued from Page 2) think use of teleprompter. sylvania, Florida or Wis- EXTRA Innings Fifty-three percent of the consin where Ryan hails American voters chose from? by Sal Giarratani Barack Obama in 2008. In 1980, Ronald Reagan, a Most Republican leaders do former two-year term gover- Verlander 22 year career in baseball. his life. “If you are good believe that John McCain’s nor from California, took on Having Off Year in ’12? He was a 6’ 10" fireballer but today, it wouldn’t mean you 47 percent four years ago a sitting president after hav- in the beginning he was a would be good tomorrow.” As will be Romney’s base. If ing been double digits behind bit wild issuing too many Johnson has said, “You everyone who voted Repub- President Carter. In that walks and therefore too have to put the time and lican repeats his or her vote case, Carter was perceived many runs. After the 1992 effort into whatever you’re and Romney doesn’t try as a failed leader and season at age 28, his record doing to be good at it. There really hard to reach out to Reagan came along with was only 56-61, not Hall of are no shortcuts to being independents and so-called both ideas and passion for Fame material or even close. really good at what you do.” Reagan Democrats, Presi- them. He spoke from his He was a Mariner at the Johnson was really good at dent Obama gets a second heart and connected with time and had just led the AL what he did! term. Apparently, Romney conservative Republicans, in walks for three years run- Can We Make Post-season? thinks that this election with middle-class families ning. He turned to another If I were a betting man, I will turn on the economy and blue collar workers. He great fireballer, Nolan Ryan would say most improbably and sees Ryan as the policy managed to put together for help. Ryan at the time not. This Boston Red Sox guy when it comes to the a winning coalition based Last year, Detroit Tigers was 40-something but still team needs between 92-90 government budget and on hope and not fear. A grand ace Justin Verlander won pitching well. Johnson who wins to get there which can dealing with issues to turn majority of voters in 1980 25 games on his way to be- is now 48 years old stated only happen if they turn the economy around after weren’t voting against ing last year’s shoo-in for the that his height was part of things around and win on a almost four years of failed Carter as much as they vot- Cy Young Award winner. his control problem saying, regular basis both at home ideas and dead leadership. ing for Reagan to pick up the This season, however, he ‘If you’re a pitcher and you’re and on the road. Their re- My personal choice like country and get it moving has had his troubles on the not consistent with your re- cent road trip where they Howie Carr’s looked like again. mound. As of August 13, he lease point, you’re not going won two out of three from Rubio but apparently Rom- His choice for vice presi- is still good with his 2.46 to be consistent in the strike both the Yankees and Rang- ney seemingly feels that so- dent was George H. W. Bush ERA, but his record is 12-7. zone.” When Johnson went ers was good indeed but can cial issues don’t carry the who represented the more Verlander’s recently lost over to the Texas Rangers they sustain this kind of same bite in a tight election moderate or liberal wing of against the Red Sox after he his pitching coach found luck down the stretch few as a recession and chronic the GOP. Reagan knew con- pitched five innings and other flaws. So Johnson believe. One sports writer joblessness when it comes servatives alone could not gave up three earned runs worked on those identified called this team the “win to the American people’s ring up victory. The merging in the rain-shortened game problems with his pitching one, lose one and win one anger. Romney could be of the Bush and Reagan is proof positive that there delivery. He cut down on more Red Sox.” On August 2 making a bigger mistake wings of the Republican will be no Cy Young for him the walks and threw with a 53-52 record fighting than McCain’s choice of Party and all those Reagan again this season. It is rare the ball with far greater it out for last place with the Sarah Palin in 2008. Ryan Democrats out there in the that any pitcher wins back- velocity. From that point on, seemingly hapless Toronto adds little if anything to the country put Reagan over the to-back Cy Young Awards or he went 247-105. Pitching Blue Jays, getting into the strength of this ticket among top. even has a good season. In from 1988 to 2009, he fin- playoffs seems like a dream hard-line conservatives. Ryan is a smart guy, a 1956, Don Newcombe from ished 303-166 with a life- most likely not to happen. I In order for Romney to do policy guy but is Ryan a the Brooklyn Dodgers won time 3.29 ERA. never say never with our what McCain or Bob Dole in regular guy anymore than the Cy Young going 27-7 with He is only one of 24 present watered-down ver- 1996 couldn’t do, he would Romney is perceived to a 3.07 ERA. The following pitchers to win 300 games sion of major league baseball have to add to the GOP base be? Romney/Ryan is not season, he was 11-12 with a and earned four straight NL but I would be totally vote. Does Ryan bring in vot- Reagan/Bush and in the 3.49 ERA. In 1971, Vida Blue Cy Young Awards with surprised if they go to post- ers who would not have voted end that is all that counts for the A’s won it with a 24-8 Arizona and the Diamond- season. for Romney anyway? Does between winning and losing. and 1.82 ERA but the follow- backs from 1999 to 2002. He The Surprising Orioles Ryan help in swing states America can’t afford to lose ing year went 6-10 with a finished his career with The Baltimore Orioles like Michigan, Ohio, Penn- in 2012. 2.80 ERA. In 1968, Denny 4,875 strikeouts which is keep hanging in there in McLain for the Tigers won second to Nolan Ryan’s third place after many sea- his Cy Young going 31-6 with 5,714. He pitched a no-hit- sons of horrible baseball. a 1.96 ERA, but the following ter for the Mariners in 1990 During the tail-end of last • Roundup Those Ducks (Continued from Page 3) year was 24-9 with a 2.80. and a perfect game in season, I blamed the team’s The last AL pitcher to win the Arizona in 2004. He will plight on the awful looking Triangle: Through support, Youth in the Arts (YIA): Cy Young Award two years be eligible for the Hall of bird profile on their hat. To challenge and opportunity, YIA has been dedicated to running was Roger Clemens Fame in 2015 and surely my amazement, the Orioles Triangle empowers people the support of music educa- for the Sox. He was 24-4 with is a shoo-in that year for announced at the end of the with disabilities and their tion for boys and girls for the a 2.48 ERA in 1986 and 20-9 Cooperstown. season that the old bird families to enjoy rich, fulfill- past 30 years. YIA has spon- with a 2.97 ERA, winning in He started his career with baseball head was returning ing lives. We are committed sored the Ambassadors, Dip- 1987. Only Randy Johnson the Montreal Expos and in a slightly updated version. to helping the world recog- lomats, Royal Marquis, Mid- did the unthinkable between made his big league debut in Since the bird head re- nize that we are all people dlesex Guardsmen and East 1999 and 2002, winning four 1988. However, it wasn’t turned, the team has acted with ability. Triangle’s Coast Jazz drum and bugle NL Cy Young Awards. until 1993 that the great- like a winner once again School-to-Career program corps as well as contributing Randy Johnson ness broke out. He went 19- like back in the days of helps young people with dis- to scholarship programs for Reached for the Heights 8 with a 3.24 ERA and had Brooks Robinson, Frank abilities transition from high school students. YIA’s in Baseball the first of six straight 300 Robinson and Jim Palmer. school to the workforce programs offer the chance for Randy Johnson’s desire to strikeout seasons. The black and orange are through individualized sup- young adults to grow in char- win made the most of every Johnson had a motto in back in baseball. port, skill development and acter and challenge them- single pitch in his amazing job training. selves musically. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 East Cambridge, MA 02141 The Trial Court 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI12P3112EA Docket No. MI11P5730EA Middlesex Probate and Family Court Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI12D3206DR Estate of Estate of 208 Cambridge Street Docket No. MI12D3138DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY JUDITH P. SALZMAN HAZEL I. MacKENZIE Cambridge, MA 02141 DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING a/k/a JUDITH SALZMAN a/k/a HAZEL IRENE MacKENZIE Docket No. MI12D2965DR PUBLICATION AND MAILING FERNANDO CORREA LOPES Date of Death April 2, 2012 Date of Death August 19, 2011 DIVORCE SUMMONS BY JUNIA JOSEPH CLAIRIZIER VS. INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION AND MAILING VS. IVONE PEREIRA DE FREITAS LOPES PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE MAURA LaFAUCE EPHRAIM CLAIRIZIER To the Defendant: To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Carl captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner VS. To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce Salzman of Watertown, MA, a Will has been Donna R. Silva of Wakefield, MA, a Will has CHARLES LaFAUCE The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for admitted to informal probate. been admitted to informal probate. To the Defendant: Desertion and/or Irretrievable Breakdown of requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Carl Salzman of Watertown, MA has Donna R. Silva of Wakefield, MA has The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the been informally appointed as the Personal been informally appointed as the Personal requesting that the Court grant a divorce for The Complaint is on file at the Court. Court. Representative of the estate to serve without Representative of the estate to serve without desertion. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been An Automatic Restraining Order has been surety on the bond. surety on the bond. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively im- taking any action which would negatively im- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- taking any action which would negatively im- pact the current financial status of either party. pact the current financial status of either party. tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- pact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required You are hereby summoned and required Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Junia Joseph Clairizier, 257 to serve upon Jose Joaquim Macedo, Esq., Law filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are to serve upon Maura LaFauce, 7 Duddy Av- Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 your Office of Jose J. Macedo, 392 Cambridge entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration enue, Waltham, MA 02453 your answer, answer, if any, on or before September 17, Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 your answer, if from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can if any, on or before September 7, 2012. If you 2012. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed any, on or before September 17, 2012. If you fail petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hear- to the hearing and adjudication of this action. to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and ing and adjudication of this action. You are also You are also required to file a copy of your and adjudication of this action. You are also expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in answer, if any, in the office of the Register of required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute the office of the Register of this Court. this Court. the office of the Register of this Court. formal proceedings and to obtain orders formal proceedings and to obtain orders WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, terminating or restricting the powers of Per- terminating or restricting the powers of Per- First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. sonal Representatives appointed under infor- sonal Representatives appointed under infor- Date: August 6, 2012 Date: July 27, 2012 Date: August 6, 2012 mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Run date: 8/17/12 Run date: 8/17/12 Run date: 8/17/12 Run date: 8/17/12 Run date: 8/17/12 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 17, 2012

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss “Congratulations!” to Claressa Shields, Dan Schachte knows all Management squad scored who Wins “Lone!” Gold Medal for about important games. big in the later innings to post After all, he was on the ice a 6-0 shutout over the team United States of America in 2012 Olympic Boxing for five Stanley Cup Finals, sponsored by the Injured including Game 7 of the 2001 Workers Pharmacy. And true Fight Family Prayers Go Out to Fighter Don Green, event. In fact, he was on the to its name the game lasted for a Speedy Recovery ice for 221 Stanley Cup play- a regulation nine innings, off games and also was active not the shortened seven that Claressa came out at the 2002 Winter Olympics has become so common punching, in win- in Salt Lake City. throughout the area. ning a decision by a Perhaps he isn’t quite as But it was a night where the score of 19–12 over familiar to you as players and score really didn’t matter. Ev- Torlopova for the coaches might be. But that’s eryone had a good time. New gold. This is the because he was one of the friends were made — both in first Olympics with four additional skaters on the the dugouts and in the stands. female boxing. Con- ice during NHL games. Dan And the evening’s designated gratulations in win- Schachte, you see, was a charity — the American Red ning the only gold linesman — and a good one. Cross — was the recipient of medal for the United How else, would he last 30 numerous donations. States in boxing. seasons in a league as com- We should add that You represented petitive as the NHL? St. Peter’s Field was in superb “US” well. Claressa But now he has a new posi- condition, one of the best Shields is also the tion. He’s been appointed the fields we’ve seen for amateur youngest gold medal- first Coordinator of Officials baseball in quite some time. Don Green ist in Olympic boxing in the history of the Hockey The grounds crew that keeps since 1924. She’s only 17 and has only one East conference. And starting this venue in such fine shape loss on her amateur record. “Congratula- this fall you’ll see Dan’s work is to be congratulated on a job U.S. Middleweight Olympian Claressa tions!” She won in a good fight. on display at every game — well done. Shields of Flint, Michigan wins lone gold Best wishes to Don Green. Our Fight as the officials he assigns The game lasted about two medal for the United States in Boxing. Family prayers go out to fighter Don Green make the calls in every con- and a half hours. Everything Fighter Claressa Shields, wins 19-12 deci- for a speedy medical recovery. God Bless you. test right through the Hockey was over by 10:30 p.m. Plan sion over Nadezda Torlopova of Russia. All our prayers go out to you. East Championships at the on attending next year. Garden next March. ANOTHER COACH NAMED “We are fortunate to have — Newly appointed UMass- attracted someone with Dan’s Amherst hockey coach John NEAA International Flare Continues experience to this new posi- Micheletto has named former tion,” said Hockey East Com- University of Vermont col- missioner Joe Bertagna in a league Joey Gasparini to an press release. “I look forward assistant coach position with to working with Dan as he the Minutemen. puts his own stamp on our Gasparini played for Ver- officiating program.” mont from 2002-2006, earn- Schachte studied Mechan- ing a degree in Economics ical Engineering at the Uni- and Political Science. Over versity of Wisconsin during the course of his four-year his student days, was a col- college career, he played in lege hockey official for a few 128 games as a forward, scor- seasons before moving up to ing 12 goals and assisting the NHL. Then, after leaving on 22 additional tallies. He the pros, he worked (since served as an assistant cap- 2011) as an officiating super- tain during his senior year. visor with USA Hockey, giv- In addition, he was selected ing instructional assistance to various All-Academic and holding camps for many teams on three occasions. young officials throughout the Following his graduation, United States. Gasparini served as a scout TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL for various minor league GAME — It was a perfect night teams before returning to his On Thursday, August 2, 2012, the North pete in Boston against the NEAA boys and weather wise as we went over alma mater as an assistant End Athletic Association (NEAA) entered a other Boston neighborhood youth teams to St. Peter’s Field in Cam- coach in September, 2009. team of some of their finest 13-15 year old during their 11 day stay. bridge for the Old-time Base- Since Micheletto’s own ten- players to compete against a team of same- The game was close, but Japan defeated ball Game. Although this was ure with the Catamounts ran age Japanese players! This annual U.S.- the home boys by a 3-2 score. NEAA Base- the 19th annual edition of the from 2003 to 2012, this means Japan Youth Baseball Exchange, now in its ball Coordinator John Romano stated, “Play- summer classic, it was our he worked with Gasparini fifth year, was presented by the Boston Red ing against elite teams from International first time attending. when Gasparini was a Ver- Sox Foundation and global electronics giant countries is a terrific opportunity for NEAA Let’s just say we will return mont player and later a fel- Funai Electric was played at Puopolo Park teams and coaches.” In June NEAA played in future years. Yes, there low assistant coach, a unique on Commercial Street. The Coaches for the host to a team from Verona, Italy. was a tinge of sadness dur- dual perspective that most NEAA Boys Team were Ralph Martignetti In its inauguration five years ago, the ing the pre-game ceremonies coaches never experience. and Frank Iudiciani. Japanese boys and their coaches traveled as the deaths of Harvard head UMass opens the season Because Fenway Park is celebrating its to Boston; the following year, Japan was baseball coach Joe Walsh (who with a pair of home games — Centennial this year, the Red Sox Founda- the host of this Baseball Exchange; and in died July 31) and Red Sox leg- facing UConn on October 12 tion decided that Boston should once again its third year, the Japanese boys were back end Johnny Pesky (who died and defending national cham- be the host of this exchange this year. The in town. However, the devastating tsunami earlier that day) were re- pion Boston College on Octo- Japanese youngsters travelled from their prevented the Exchange from taking place flected upon. Sandra Walsh ber 19. The team’s first trip home towns from Kyoto, sister city of Bos- in Japan, so in its fourth year, the tourna- threw out the first pitch in of the season to the Boston ton and Chiba, a suburb of Toyko to com- ment once again took place in Boston. honor of her late husband. area will come on October 26 One of the most moving when UMass meets Boston moments came early on University at Agganis Arena. when former Boston College In a scheduling oddity, all captain Peter Frates, now of the games on the UMass suffering from ALS, took the schedule will be played in New field in a symbolic start before England. In fact, the only non- being replaced after one New England teams that pitch. He was mobbed by the Minutemen will face will players from both teams in be Colgate University and a heartwarming display of Bemidji State. They will host brotherhood that will be long Colgate in a two-game series remembered. in early December and then The game gets its name in play Bemidji in the first round part because the players wear of the Ledyard National Bank authentic major league uni- Classic on December 30 in forms that teams wore in by- Hanover, NH. The furthest gone times. The contest itself distance UMass will travel was scoreless most of the way will be on November 16 when (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) until the Abbot Financial it plays Maine in Orono.