VOL. 114 - NO. 15 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 9, 2010 $.30 A COPY Last Chance to THE TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL SAVE YOUR LIBRARY Massachusetts Grand Lodge Order Sons of Italy in America Boston Public Library Trustees met in a public forum on Law and Justice Day Breakfast Wednesday, April 7th to discuss the library budget with BPL President Amy E. Ryan. Three scenarios for the Boston Public Library’s twenty-six branches were presented and discussed. Following the discussion, BPL President Amy E. Ryan en- dorsed Option 2, the plan that closes four branches and maintains library hours. “The Boston Public Library needs to save money, stabilize and begin to move forward,” said BPL President Amy E. Ryan. “Keeping twenty-two branches open is the most prudent option. It preserves as many branches as possible, permits us to fill critical vacancies and allows us to explore partnerships.” These were the three options discussed: Option 1: All twenty-six branches remain open, eight lead libraries (plus Central Library in Copley Square) maintain existing hours of operation, eighteen branches paired and hours reduced. HONORABLE VITO A. VIRZI ALAN R. DeNARO MICHAEL A. SULLIVAN Option 2: Twenty-two branches remain open with exist- Justice Award Law Award Public Service Award ing hours of operation; four buildings close. In this option, the following buildings would close: Faneuil, Lower Mills, The Twenty-Seventh Annual The Commission for Social Orient Heights and Washington Village. Law and Justice Day Break- Justice acts as the anti-defa- Option 3: Nineteen branches remain open; seveb build- fast sponsored by the Com- mation arm of the Order Sons ings close. In this option the following buildings would close: mission for Social Justice of of Italy in America and its pur- Egleston Square, Faneuil, Jamaica Plain, Lower Mills, the Grand Lodge of Massa- pose is to ensure equal concern, Orient Heights, Uphams Corner, and Washington Village. chusetts, Order Sons of Italy in respect, treatment and oppor- Editors Note: There is no need to close ANY library. Option 1 America will be held on Sunday, tunity for all Italians, Italian- would allow all branches to remain open. We urge you May 2, 2010 at Lombardo’s, Americans and those of other to contact your local officials in support of keeping 6 Billings St., Randolph, MA at ethnic origins. Keeping within ALL LIBRARIES OPEN. 9:30AM. the focus of their purpose, the The Commission is pleased Commission is extremely proud and honored to announce the to be able to recognize these following recipients of this outstanding individuals who News Briefs year’s awards: Honorable Vito have proven themselves as lead- A. Virzi, Justice, Westborough ers within the community, the by Sal Giarratani District Court (Justice Award); DAN REA state and in the preservation of Alan R. DeNaro, Chief of Police, Master of Ceremonies their Italian Heritage. I Like Steve Murphy for Haverhill Police Department For additional information (Law Award); and Michael A. Master of Ceremonies for the or to purchase tickets, please State Treasurer Sullivan, Clerk of Courts, Mid- Law and Justice Day Break- contact the Grand Lodge As both a political writer for a number of Bos- dlesex Superior Court (Public fast will be Dan Rea of WBZ of Massachusetts at 617-489- ton weekly newspapers and as a political activ- Service Award). NewsRadio 1030. 5234. ist, I thought the piece on City Councilor Steve Murphy (Murph’s Last Grasp? March 26, The Bos- ton Phoenix) was a bit unfair to a city councilor who has evolved into a quite decent citywide Mayor’s Column councilor. He is no ideologue as many first per- ceived him. Liberals naturally thought that since by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston he had been Dapper O’Neil’s driver that he would Last month the City of Boston experi- residents to take a proactive approach not be open to new ideas and attitudes. That sim- enced a record-level of rainfall. Over the as well. There are many things you can ply wasn’t the case. The longer he stays on the course of two significant storms, hun- do to protect yourself, your family and City Council the better he gets. However, like dreds of residents and businesses your home, not only from future storms, most of us, he sometimes sees himself appar- suffered extensive damage from flood- but from other potential disasters ently ready to-serve in a different elected capac- ing. As many residents continue the through long-term emergency planning. ity. In the past, he did try for state treasurer once cleanup process, it is important to re- It is likely that if you experienced and failed. As the chair of the Council’s Public member the measures homeowners can flooding in one of the first two storms Safety Committee, he also ran for Suffolk County take to protect themselves and repair you will be vulnerable again if you do Sheriff. Someone else won that race too. their homes from flooding and water not take proper precautions. It is impor- Murphy is no quitter. He fights on and learns damage. The City of Boston offers many tant to remember that flooding can from defeats. He has decided to run for state trea- resources to keep the residents and cause electrical issues and fire hazards, surer again. This time he is running against a streets of our city safe through any so simple actions such as removing Democrat Party bigwig. He’s hoping third time’s emergency that may arise. items from basement floors and unplug- the charm. In the past, I have not supported him Just last year, Boston was designated ging electrical devices in basements can for either treasurer or for sheriff. I did not do so as a “Storm Ready” community by the go a long way in preventing serious because at that time I supported his opponents. National Weather Service. Boston is one harm to yourself and your home. This time around he has my support. I think he’s of only a few major cities to achieve this If you do experience flooding, addi- more than qualified to be state treasurer. He of- recognition. During and following the tional health hazards to look out for in- fers a Boston working-class perspective to this unprecedented rainfall last month, city clude mold growth resulting from water important statewide office. officials have been proactively working soaked carpets and plaster, and harm- His clock isn’t running out, but he does seem to help minimize damage with increased ful bacteria, viruses and parasites that (Continued on Page 14) staff in the field and on call to respond to situations as needed. I encourage (Continued on Page 4)

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Taxed ENOUGH Already The Tea Party Express III rently favored by the tax THE ROMAN REPUBLIC Tour comes to Boston, to code. During past issues we out- History since Columbus dis- ian peninsula up to the Arno the Parkman Bandstand on The Republican Party sup- lined the history of ancient covered America. River. the Common, Wednesday, ports a rollback of the state th Rome by dividing it into A study and report on the 2. World Power: Rome be- April 14 . The featured sales tax to 5%, and sup- three separate and distinct history of Rome will fill an came a world power when speaker is former Alaska ports a rollback of the state periods. These were listed entire library, and require a it defeated Carthage in a Governor and Republican income tax to 5%. This as: 1. Regal Rome, the period hundred years to under- war over Sicily. Later the Vice Presidential candidate would lower the income tax of seven legendary kings; stand and record all of the Romans were victorious in Sarah Palin. back to the level that ex- 2. The Republic and 3. The material. The period of the the Punic Wars, and estab- Tea Party-goers struggling isted prior to the Dukakis Empire. Republic alone would prob- lished complete control over to pay their mortgages, feed economic debacle. We recall We then identified the ably require thirty-five years. the Mediterranean. This is and clothe their families, that then-Governor Dukakis seven legendary kings of There are times when sim- the time when the Romans and put a little money aside promised that the income Regal Rome as Romulus, plification can be most mer- referred to that body of to put their kids through tax increase would be tem- Numa Pompilius, Tullus ciful and I guess that time water as “mare nostrum,” school and save for retire- porary. Notwithstanding an Hostilus, Ancus Marcius, is now at hand. our sea. ment know first-hand that initiative petition adopted by Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, Greatly condensed and 3. Internal Conflict: The City out-of-control spending in the citizens to return it to Servius Tullius, and Lucius simplified, we can safely of Rome became a barbarous Washington and on Beacon 5%, it remains above that Tarquinius Superbus. say that the main political arena filled with politicians, Hill is destroying the middle percentage rate today. The great political era, events occurring during the generals, and soldiers. The class and turning us into a The Mass GOP also sup- that is properly referred to as Republic were: unfair distribution of slave nation of a few rich and ports a constitutional the Roman Republic, started 1. The Conquest of Italy: labor drove many farmers many poor and dependent. amendment requiring a with the expulsion of Lucius A simplified and suitable set into ruinous debt and even The Massachusetts Re- two-thirds vote of the House Tarquinius Superbus in of laws were formulated dur- prison. This was also the publican Party believes and Senate in order to in- 510 B.C. and continued be- ing this period, and were time of Julius Caesar, the that excessive taxing and crease Massachusetts taxes yond the death of Julius called “The Law Of The First Triumvirate, Cleopatra, spending by state govern- of any kind. Caesar, to the declaration Twelve Tables,” the Roman Mark Antony, hanky panky ment adversely affects eco- The Party Platform shows of Augustus as Emperor in Senate became a powerful and “Veni, Vidi, Vici.” nomic prosperity and that that the GOP gets it! The 27 B.C. This was a period of governing body while their smaller, less intrusive gov- Republicans understand four hundred eighty-three armies engaged in a series NEXT ISSUE: ernment is the preferred why ordinary citizens, many years which is about the of wars which ended with The Character of the Early path for the Commonwealth. of whom had not previously same length of time in U.S. Roman control over the Ital- Romans That’s what the Party stated attended political events, are in the recently adopted Party showing up in huge num- Platform. bers at the Tea Parties. For City’s New Technology Will Help Boston Drivers with The GOP says that the politicians, taxes are like tax code needs to be fair and a drug, and it’s time for an Parking Ticket and Resident Parking Permit Issues equitable to all. Offering tax intervention. As writer P.J. The City of Boston is in- ply forget to pay their tick- ends and residents who pick incentives to one group O’Rourke put it. troducing new technology ets on time. Ticket Alerts up their vehicles after 3 PM while excluding another “Giving money and power designed to help Boston driv- will ease this financial bur- on Friday will not be able to typically engenders inter- to government is like giving ers save time and money den on drivers as well as al- go online for a temporary group conflict, which is un- whiskey and car keys to when dealing with parking low the Office of the Parking permit. These residents are healthy for our nation and teenage boys.” ticket and resident parking Clerk to reduce the admin- eligible to have “Resident Commonwealth. Republi- issues. istrative effort necessary to Parking Only” tickets can- cans reject this behavior. David Trumbull is the Boston drivers may now complete a long term collec- celled by forwarding a proof All taxpayers should be ex- chairman of the Boston Ward sign up to receive a “Ticket tion process.” of residency at their Boston tended the ability to deduct Three Republican Committee. Alert” email that will serve The second piece of tech- address and a copy of the ve- any and all healthcare and Boston’s Ward Three includes as notification that a City of nology now available simpli- hicle rental agreement to medical drug costs on their the North End, West End, part Boston parking ticket has fies the process for Boston the Office of the Parking MASS TAX FORM 1 — this of Beacon Hill, downtown, been issued to their vehicle. residents who wish to apply Clerk. benefit should not be limited waterfront, Chinatown, and The new option is intended for a temporary Resident “Many Boston residents do solely to those groups cur- part of the South End. to serve as a reminder to Parking Permit for a rental not own a car and like to drivers to pay their tickets vehicle. Boston residents rent one on occasion, and Everett Co-operative Bank before any late payment fees who rent a car may now apply others have a car that is are accrued. A notice will be for a temporary permit from occasionally in the shop for 7/1 ARM 10/1 ARM emailed to the vehicle owner the convenience of their repairs. All of these resi- 24 hours after ticket issu- homes. New technology dents want to have access Mortgage Mortgage ance, long before the first adopted by the Boston Trans- to the “Resident Parking late payment fee is applied portation Department will Only” spaces available on at 21 days after issuance. allow residents to navigate their neighborhood streets,” 000% 000% Vehicle owners who would the application process and commented Commissioner 5. RATE 5. RATE like to participate in “Ticket receive the permit via their Tinlin. “In FY2009, 1,287 Alert” must register online personal computers. temporary permits were is- at cityofboston.gov/parking. 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James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 A waterfront view of the immigration station circa 1922. (Photo courtesy of Boston Public Library) Vol. 114 - No. 15 Friday, April 9, 2010 East Boston resident and local historic preservation GUEST EDITORIAL advocate Susan Parker Brauner recently spoke be- TEA PARTIES FORWARD HO fore the members of the Ori- ent Heights Neighborhood by Edward P. Shallow Council about the impor- Make no mistake, The Tea Party locomotion has tance of saving East Boston’s become the most prolific movement in America today. Immigration building on Mar- The responsibility for maintaining and protecting the ginal Street. Brauner who freedoms granted this great nation will depend on your lives in Jeffries Point has vigor, energy, vitality and enthusiasm to keep the been attending neighborhood wagons rolling as you did so successfully in the recent meetings across the commu- past. nity trying to round up sup- Divine Providence has guided this nation from its port to save what once was very inception up to the present day. We need His Guid- the second largest immigra- ance to overcome the obstacles the nation is faced tion processing center in with today. America more than one I reflect on the inspiring words of the founders in hundred years ago. She con- The S.S. Carmania arriving with immigrants from writing the Declaration of Independence declared, “We siders this almost forgotten Eastern Europe in 1923, docking in East Boston. hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are building an historic site to (Photo courtesy of Boston Public Library) created equal, that they are endowed by their CRE- be saved. Time seems to be remains very hopeful of ing their lives to get to ATOR with certain unalienable rights, that among running out for the old this. America, the home of the these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness — place slated for demolition in Over ten years ago, the brave and land of the free. That to secure these rights, Governments are insti- July. Today, it sits as a Jeffries Point Neighborhood After all, those immi- tuted among Men, deriving these just powers from the delapitated old warehouse Association hoped to turn grants believed they were CONSENT of the governed — That whenever any Form but once it served as a gate- the place into a Boston Im- re-starting their families of Government destructive of these ends, it is the way to America for immi- migration Museum but that all over again in a new RIGHT of the PEOPLE to alter or to abolish it, and to grants from Europe in the effort died. You would be country where opportunities institute new Government to effect their Safety and late 19th and early 20th cen- amazed at how many people abounded for all. They left Happiness.” turies. Across the street are don’t know about this immi- the Old World behind in Consider under the present administration our free- the so-called “Golden Stairs” gration site. Italian Ameri- search of a better life for doms as a people are truly in jeopardy. We are being named so because the stairs cans in Boston seem un- their children and grand- led on a course towards a Marxist government. represented the final steps aware that many of their children not yet born. When Never has this nation needed Divine intervention in a long journey to America grandparents never saw Ellis I think of the Immigration more than it does now. The very mention of God is where the streets were lined Island or the Statue of Lib- Building that sits silently frowned on by every liberal member of Congress. If you in gold. erty because they came di- and in disrepair, I wonder hear of one Democrat stand up for the 10 Command- While the Boston Land- rectly to the Port of Boston and how my grandfather who ments please advise me and I will write him a letter of marks Commission will East Boston for processing. I I was named after felt after commendation. Do not hold your breath! hopefully soon vote in favor know many Italian Ameri- exiting the doors of that Consider Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has of insuring the building is cans who bought those bricks government immigration waged war against prayer in our children’s schools for considered a historic land- down at Ellis Island with building? What did he see years. Pelosi voted against the School Prayer Amend- mark and also the Massachu- their family names etched on when he entered Marginal ment back in 1998. In addition just two short months setts Historic Commission is them and never anything Street? Did he see himself after the horrific terrorist attacks on America she even looking at putting the site about East Boston’s own living on the margins of voted against allowing our children to pray in their on the National Registry of Ellis Island. My grandfather society or did he see a whole schools to comfort them during the War on Terror. She Historic Places, neither effort arrived in America on the brand new world ready to be is a disgrace to the Catholic Faith. guarantees the building can Dante Manghetti at the East conquered by hard work and Hit the trails Tea Party patriots. Start each rally with be saved. Boston Immigration Build- determination? Did he see a The Pledge of Allegiance. Be sure to include the phrase Several years ago, the Mas- ing in 1906. My grandmother beautiful place where he under GOD - that will really inflame their liberal juices. sachusetts Mental Health took the same route to could raise a family? Did You are the hope for the future of this nation. Center attained historic sta- America the following year. he see a chance to do what America is solidly behind your efforts to elect true tus but the building in the Back when Ronald Reagan he couldn’t do back home patriots to represent us in both houses of Congress, Longwood Medical Area was president, Ellis Island across the Atlantic Ocean? and with God’s help, a president for the people and by which closed its doors in was honored as the entrance Did he say, “Hello, America, the people in 2012. 2003 is scheduled for demo- into America when it wasn’t I am home now.” I like to lition this very month be- the only one. New York City think that he and all the cause it was beyond saving. honors its immigrant past other immigrants who sacri- However, even if the Immi- and Boston seems to have ficed everything like himself gration Building can’t be forgotten to do likewise. to start anew all screamed, saved there are many East Hopefully, the building can be “Hello, America!” Boston residents who wish saved and used as a learn- Kudos to Ms. Brauner for to keep the site designated ing center for the grandchil- recognizing the importance as a future place for East dren and great-grandchildren of a long forgotten building Boston immigration or a of all those immigrants who that represented the best maritime museum. Brauner sacrificed everything includ- that is America.

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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD EARNINGS WILL BREAK THE BANK by Sal Giarratani Earnings season should only declines are aerospace, 30% growth in Q3 and 25% be strong with broad gains, utilities and conglomerates’. growth in Q4. Government is Supposed to be Our Business Standard and Poor, which Mr. Van Disk, chief strate- Manufacturing activity When I was a kid, I read a another thing for a public tracks earnings, expect to gist with equities for S&P stepped up in the US and great little paperback en- high school to assist in it. see more robust earnings to likes Microsoft Windows, is worldwide as auto sales leapt titled “Government is Our Family is the foundation of roll in this month as com- getting some good reviews, in a sustainable recovery. Business.” It was a popular our society and governmentt pared to prior years. They and Apple is doing well. The The US Index rose 3.1% to little book in the early to appears to like weakening expect 70% 1st quarter earn- energy sector should lead 59.6%, the eighth straight mid-fifties. The premise of that foundation. ings growth from S&P500 with a 33.7% revenue growth gain and the highest level the whole book was that We can assume now stocks. Zacks Investment due to higher oil prices. Ba- since 2006. government was the busi- that Obamacare has been Research which tracks me- sic materials should do well New claims for unemploy- ness of the people. If we didn’t rammed through, that the dian time companies projects amid rising prices for copper, ment fell by 6,000 last week get involved, government next logical target for liberals a 22.4% overall positive steel, iron ore and other to 439,000 the Labor Depart- might become something we in power is to legalize all gains. Excluding financials, commodities and they ex- ment said. The four week wouldn’t like. One emphatic those illegal immigrants. 4th quarter profits growth was pect 10% revenue growth for average fell to 447,200, the point made over and over They say the number is 9 14.8% for the S&P500, but he Q1. These gains should have lowest since September again was “Either we run it million, but most of us know says banks will not give as an immediate impact on 2008, a sign that unemploy- or it runs us.” It would be as it is close to 15-20 million. much lift this time. Banks earnings. The semiconduc- ment has become confident good as we want it or as bad Watch how this impacts will not be distorting things tor and retail sectors have an economic recovery. That as we allow it. The principle healthcare. Right now, they as they did last time in the been active. Mr. Van Disk is the 2nd month of net hir- being applied wasn’t liberal or say only the rich will pay 4th quarter. Standard & Poor likes the semiconductor ing since the end of 2007. conservative, but rather just more taxes, but there ain’t was the financial stocks stocks and they stand out in However, most of these jobs plain American. Back in 1775 enough of them. Government producing 16.2% growth for terms of value. It looks like are from temporary workers when the American Revolu- will start lowering the boom the 1st quarter. But double a nice time to get potential for the US Census in 2010. tion began, our founders on the middle-class and work- digit gains are projected for for upside surprises. Any rev- Oil prices rose to an 18 fought not only for indepen- ing families sooner than the tech, utilities, health- enue growth will drop to the month high. Oil rose $1.11/ dence from England but for later. care and industrials. Alcor is bottom line as these compa- bll to $84.97/bll., the high- self-rule. Government should When the Soviet Union was expected to kick-off the nies have a lot of leverage. est since October 9th, 2008. be answering to the gov- still alive and kicking, the earnings system when it It’s a good setup to exceed Crude rose $4.37 or 6% for erned. Today, 60 years after world watched as the Soviet reports on April 12th. Banks expectations. They have the week. Other commodi- that little book was printed, Poliboro pretended to be the seem to be emerging from seen upward revisions from ties also rallied. we seem to have fallen down voices of the people. Our Con- the credit losses that hand- Apple, Applied Materials and The NYSE rallied 1.8% as a democracy in a republic. gress was looked upon as the cuffed them in 2008-2009. Honeywell. Xyratex shares for the week. S&P500 1, the Surely, folks like Thomas polar opposite. Today, with They don’t have to reserve shot up 9.9% to a new high Dow .7% and the NASDAQ Jefferson and Ben Franklin, Democrats ramming us all as much for bad loans and a day after it reported earn- .3%, a very cautious out- to name just two of those the time, the Poliboro doesn’t that’s really helping earn- ings up 23%. Retail has look awaiting the unem- founders, warned against look that bad anymore. ings growth. Zach figures all done well in terms of ployment report that was what is now happening. Is it any wonder that mas- that Q1 strongest gains will revisions and among the delayed because of the Government continues to sive frustration with govern- be autos, construction and strongest sectors with 315 holiday. grow and grow. The president ment and the Democratic basic materials. Each of the upward revisions, and 85 It’s time to call your and Democrats in Congress Party has led to the Tea Party sectors should double their downward revisions. S&P financial advisor or call me are moving us closer and investment? People want earnings from last year. The expects 37% growth in Q2, at 617-261-7777. closer to the brink of repre- their government back again. sentative democracy. Little Government shouldn’t be • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) by little and more and more, viewed as the enemy, it is supposed to just be a reflec- can be brought into your staffed 24-hours a day to re- ing low-interest loans, avail- we are shrinking in power to tion of us. However, the re- home from sewage backups. spond to matters and direct able to eligible individuals a national government that It is also a good idea to take callers to appropriate agen- and businesses impacted by wants to tell us what’s good cent strategy on the part of Obama-Pelosi-Reid on the photos of all damages and cies for support. last month’s storms. Af- for us rather than the other United States of America has save receipts for the repairs If you experienced damage fected residents and busi- way around. The recent pas- and provide your insurance during the recent storms, ness owners can begin the sage of Obamacare shows soiled democracy. It was company with this detailed you should register with the disaster application process that the whole health care nothing more than a power information. Federal Emergency Man- by registering online at issue was less about health grab by hungry politicians Most importantly, remem- agement Agency (FEMA). www.DisasterAssistance.gov care and more about concen- seeking as much control as ber that you are not on your President Barack Obama or by calling 1-800-621- trated power in the hands of possible. Our privacy rights own. Cleaning up after a di- has issued a disaster decla- FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462- a few in Washington. 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As a Annual Duckling Day Event on Mother’s Day result, he wrote a poetic book “La Vita Nuova” on the ideal Based on the children’s classic Make Way Friends of the Public Garden, there will be platonic love he had for her. Years later, he will write the for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, Duckling a birthday cake at the end of the procession Divine Comedy where she plays a major role both in purga- Day is an annual ritual that retrace the steps for the children to enjoy. tory and in paradise. of the beloved characters Mr. and Mrs. Mal- The Annual Duckling Day will take place From 1290-1295, he went into a deep study of philosophy. lard and their family of eight ducklings. Led on Sunday May 9, 2010 (Mother’s Day). Reg- He studied under a famous philosopher and teacher (Latini), by the Harvard University Band, children istration and activities begin at 10:30am and and also studied philosophy with the Franciscan and parade around Boston Common dressed like the parade starts at noon. Dominican friars. He studied Aristotle, Virgil, Socrates, characters from this story. A face painter, a Registration will be in Boston Common on and others. He made great friends like another poet and magician and a balloon artist will be at the the corner of Beacon Street and Park Street philosopher, Guido Cavalcante. In 1295, he entered event from 10:30am until noon to entertain across from the State House. Florentine politics. He became a City Councilor and became the children before the parade begins. As For more information, please call Marjorie very well respected by his political party (the White Guelphs) this year is the 40th anniversary of the Rochon at (617) 267-7366. who would send him to mitigate the many warring factions in Italy. He was even sent as ambassador to Rome in 1300 when on his return trip to Florence he leamed in Siena that his happy and ideal days would soon come to an end. ConSoné Gala Fundraiser I hope you now have a better idea about our greatest poeta, Dante, who wrote in the Florentine dialect (which eventu- KAROUN RESTAURANT, NEWTON, MA ally became the Italian language) rather than in Latin over Carolyn The heart of ConSoné’s mission is aimed 700 years ago. and John at breaking the cycle of poverty through edu- In a future report, I will write on “Dante-The Sad but Eurdolian, cation and transforming the lives of young Adventurous Years” (1300-1321 AD.) Proprietors women through the power of music. Ciao, per adessso, of Karoun ConSoné will replicate the legacy of the Restaurant, successful New York Nativity School with Dominic Avellani, Director of the East Boston Adult Ed. Center will be host- its highly structured paradigm that includes ing a Gala small classes, an extended day and school Fundraiser year, rigorous academic standards, high ex- on April 29, pectations, value formation, summer inten- Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery 2010 in sive study, and graduate support. Anne Connolly and Helen support of As a special distinction, Chorus will be a Traditional Burial Plot Tassone, founders of ConSoné prominent part of ConSoné’s academic core, (for 2) Starting at $1500 ConSoné. Academy, a and its students will rehearse daily as an new middle ensemble. The comprehensive chorus school for girls slated to open in the music program will ensure music preser- Charlestown neighborhood of Boston. A vation, music education, and music aware- COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS reception to meet Founders and Heads of ness, while fostering creative thinking, 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 School, Anne Connolly and Helene Tassone, problem solving, and risk-taking in girls. Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com will begin at 6:30PM with dinner to follow at Through music, ConSoné will inspire stu- Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! 7:30.PM This is a ticketed event, and RSVPs dents to develop a personal, creative voice are due April 15th. Further details may be within the context of an intellectual and found at www.consoneacademy.org. artistic community. ConSoné will seek to About ConSoné encourage broad thinking and active listen- Boston Harborside Home ConSoné Academy, Where Middle School ing, teach delivery and acceptance of con- Girls Can Develop Their Voice(s), slated to structive criticism, plant the seeds of wis- open in September 2010 in the Charlestown dom, and nurture a life-long commitment Joseph A. Langone neighborhood of Boston, will be an indepen- to creative expression which will cultivate dent, tuition-free, urban school, providing a young women capable of effecting positive 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 structured, values-oriented education to change in the world around them. ConSoné 617-536-4110 promising and motivated girls, grades 5-8, will also use music as a powerful tool for www.bostonharborsidehome.com serving students of all faiths from low- social change in three primary domains: income families, preparing them for admis- youth development, community building, Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite sion to selective high schools and colleges and social healing. Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca — challenging each to achieve her highest ConSoné envisions its students to ap- Courtney A. Fitzgibbons potential and to attain academic compe- proach life creatively, collaboratively, and tence, confidence, curiosity, integrity, and with conviction. We will help them all be- hope. A special emphasis in choral music come the women they want to be … women education will strengthen a traditional cur- who have found their voice(s).

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You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Lately my last few columns have been all about friends. Now I need to get down to pooch business and relate to what I was hired to write before I get laid off! Guess what! I’ll be the only pooch in history to get fired from a job. How often do we pooches sit next to our human companions and wonder if they are happy with us? My human companion considers me a friend. I’m faithful and true. She takes me everywhere. We visit the beaches and the parks rather than spending another day snoozing at home. There are so many woof- wonderful pet stores all waiting to be explored. It does not matter to pooches where we go. We don’t care about the weather. I love investigating new shops and every dog bak- ery I can find. Your pooch wants to be with you, they are there to please and love every minute of your company and can add pleasure and fun. Whether you have a pampered pooch, a rambunctious hound, or a family couch potato they want to enjoy time and be out with their human compan- ions. It is wonderful to explore and be with family they thrive on that extra attention and time spent together. It has been a long winter and a rainy one at that. Now that the weather will be nice we are into April you can take your pooch friends on day trips; dog parks; play fly ball; or just to socialize. Just remember even though we are only in the month of April, I In photo, Raffaele Cappuccio, a bocce fan takes a shot as (left to right) Frank Patierno, want my pooch friends to let their human companions to try Massport Property Manager; Chris Zuffante, Massport Terminal Operator Foreman; to remember “Mother’s Day” and also Memorial Day. This Brian Hayes, Maritime Facility Manager; Kenny McNeill, Massport Terminal Operator year the Post-Gazette is offering our readers an opportunity Foreman; and Stephen Morrissey watch him in action. to remember their loved ones by placing a “Memoriam” in Bremen Street Park in East Boston run Hayes said, “We brought in the stone dust our Memorial Day issue. Sizes you may choose from are: by the Massachusetts Port Authority which is the proper foundation for the courts. 1" x 4" $20.00 dollars or 2" x 4" $40.00 dollars recently completed a refurbishing of two Massport employees laid the stone dust and To remember your loved ones send your memorial lines bocce courts. The bocce courts are located constructed the wood around the court and and contact information to the Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, adjacent to the YMCA closest to the inter- implemented four chalk boards on either Boston, MA 02113. section of Bremen and Porter Street. The side of the courts to keep score. Our staff Make check payable to Post-Gazette: courts are a welcomed addition to the will continue to maintain the bocce court That’s all for now. Life is being happy so share a smile with a already existing amenities in the park among other maintenance duties in the friend. including, extensive playgrounds, spray park.” fountain and community garden space. Added Chris Zuffante, Massport Terminal Azione Cattolica Italiana Reunion Open spaces operated under Massport Operator Foreman, “There is already a group such as Bremen Street Park and pic- of locals who play bocce every Saturday and Padre Domenico Rodighiero of St. Anthony’s Church in turesque Piers Park on Marginal Street, Sunday. We feel that the bocce courts will Everett requests the pleasure of your company for the first falls under Massport’s Maritime Facility increase more recreational activity in the annual reunion of Azione Cattolica Italiana on Sunday, Department. Brian Hayes, Maritime Facil- park and it pleases the bocce enthusiasts April 25, 2010 at 2:00PM. The reunion will be held at ity Manager facilitated the bocce court who love the sport but can’t find a place to Montvale Plaza, Stoneham, Massachusetts. Music by improvements. play.” Melodia. Please call Maria Balurdi at 617-776-7395 or Juana Guarino at 781-941-8130 for more details. 10 YEARS OF RESISTANCE AND REBELLION: YMCA 2010 Reach Out for Youth Breakfast A North End Walking Tour for Patriots’ Day Meet in front of 3 North Square, Mamma Maria Restaurant on Sunday, April 18, 12 noon for a 60-75 minute walking tour. On the 235th anniversary of Paul Revere’s signal lanterns at the Old North Church, local historian Alex Goldfeld will take you to some of the North End sites associated with the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and other forms of resistance that culminated in the American Revolution. This is a special FREE tour, but space is limited. For further information or to sign up email Alex at [email protected].

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Robert Kaplan, left, husband of Boston Lyric Opera Board member Ellen Kaplan, joins BLO Board member and Cambridge resident Madeleine Brandt Jacquet and Erik Nielsen, right, conductor of Boston Lyric Opera’s Ariadne auf Naxos, at Boston Lyric Opera’s Opening Night Cast Left to right: Contradicting the stereotype that opera is only for older people, young Reception at the Four Seasons Hotel. professionals Tyler York, Elena Damaskos, opera singer Jesse Blumberg, Mia Howard, (Photo by Roger Farrington) Ethan Tavan and Karen Robichaud celebrated Mr. Blumberg’s Opening Night in Boston with the Boston Ballet. Committee Chair, “Many Lyric Opera’s production of Ariadne auf Naxos. The North American premiere of Welsh Other Opera Institute important topics will be dis- National Opera’s acclaimed production attracted audiences of all ages as well as rave graduates included Wellesley cussed during the April reviews with its blend of slapstick comedy and tragedy. native Joanna Mongiardo FOCCP Monthly meeting! (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Naiad) and South Dart- We hope you can join us!” Boston Lyric Opera recently Tanglewood’s The Rise and along in some time.” mouth resident Anton Belov “Please come prepared to introduced the North Ameri- Fall of the City of Mahagonny. A third Met connection (Wigmaker). Mr. Belov also help stuff envelopes for our can premiere of Welsh Na- The Metropolitan Opera has is soprano Rachele Gilmore, graduated from the New Annual Membership Drive,” tional Opera’s acclaimed pro- already contracted Mr. Niel- who sang Zerbinetta. England Conservatory of she adds. duction of R. Strauss’ Ariadne sen for its 2010-2011 Season. Ms. Gilmore took the stage in Music, as did Bostonian The Friends of Christopher auf Naxos at the Citi Shubert Marjorie Owens took on New York as Olympia last Julius Ahn (Tanzmeister/ Columbus Park is an all-vol- Theatre. The comedy about the title role, last sung at BLO December in the Met’s new Brighella), Andrea Coleman unteer group. Moneys raised creating an opera with a in 1991 by Deborah Voigt, Les contes d’Hoffmann. She (Dryad) of Jamaica Plain, and through membership dues touch of Greek mythology was whose performance put her is an alumna of Boston Newburyport resident Neil are used to help support the conducted and sung by artists on the map following a review University’s Opera Institute. Ferreira (Officer). park, the gardens and an- who have been making head- by New York Times critic John Additional Boston connec- John Whittlesey (Lackey) of nual trellis lights. There are lines recently in the classi- Rockwell. Ms. Owens is pres- tions abound. Boston has performed more several different member- cal music community. ently on the radar of Times Concord resident Mara than 40 roles with BLO, and ship categories. More than 150 guests critic Anthony Tommasini, Bonde, (Echo), has performed appears frequently with In- Incidentally, be sure to save enjoyed a “Cast Reception” who described her as “a 28- with the Boston Pops, Boston termezzo Opera, which he the date for the Friends’ 7th after the opening-night per- year-old American soprano Baroque, and Handel & founded. Gala Fundraising Celebration, formance in the Governor’s with a big, gleaming voice Haydn Society. She is a This production was the which is scheduled for Friday, Room at the Four Seasons in that suggests that she is a graduate of BU’s Opera Insti- eleventh time David Cushing November 19, 2010 at the Boston. Singers, directors, Wagnerian in the making ... tute, as is Jesse Blumberg (Truffaldino) of Milford sang Marriott Long Wharf. Contact designers, BLO Board mem- a gifted soprano.” (Harlekin), who recently de- with BLO at the Shubert. He the Friends regarding spon- bers, donors, patrons, and She sang opposite tenor buted with the Boston Early recently made his Symphony soring, purchasing tables or staff mingled to celebrate Brandon Jovanovich’s Bac- Music Festival as Mercurio Hall debut in Beethoven’s tickets, and/or donating auc- the premiere, which received chus, who recently performed in L’incoronazione di Poppea Symphony No. 9. tion items for this special rave reviews in Boston the role of Don José at the and Adonis in Venus and Congratulations and Best event. media. Met’s new Carmen. An Asso- Adonis. Wishes to all! For information To learn more about becom- Ariadne auf Naxos was con- ciated Press review called Fellow Opera Institute about upcoming Boston Lyric ing a member of the Friends ducted by Erik Nielsen, who him a “young and rising star alum Tracy Wise (Scara- Opera productions and spe- or information about upcom- was selected by James [who] possesses one of the muccio) is trained in Com- cial events, please visit ing events, call 781-639- Levine in 2008 to conduct most potent … voices to come media dell’Arte, and ballet blo.org. 6002, email [email protected], or ……. The next meeting of visit www.foccp.org. the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park takes place (Be sure to visit Hilda on Tuesday, April 13 in the Morrill’s gardening Web site, Mariners House, 11 North www.bostongardens.com. In Square, North End, Boston addition to events covered and (Two doors up from the Paul reported by the columnist, “The Revere House), beginning at Socially Set” is compiled from 6:30 p.m. various other sources such as According to Meghan news and press releases, Denenberg, Membership PRNewswire services, etc.)

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• Mara Bonde and her husband Evan Ricker Boston Lyric Opera Board member Linda Real Estate enter the Opening Night Cast Reception Cabot Black is photographed with tenor of Boston Lyric Opera’s Ariadne auf and Met star Brandon Jovanovich, who Naxos. Ms. Bonde, a soprano, sang the role sang the role of Bacchus in BLO’s Ariadne 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 of “Echo” in her BLO debut. auf Naxos. (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington) Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 9, 2010 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo pleted application is Friday, May 7th. Applica- tions can be picked up at the Nazzaro Cen- ter. Scholarships are awarded in the follow- AN EDUCATION (DVD) manity wouldn’t last a day. ing categories: K to 8th, high school or prep Sony Pictures Home Ent. You are invited to brave rag- school and college. Amounts and numbers In the film An Education, ing fires, white waters and are dependent upon those who make schol- Jenny (Carey Mulligan), a treacherous caves of North arships donations to North End Against bright young school girl who America, the inhumane cold Drugs. See Bob DeCristoforo or any NEAD longs for adulthood, meets of the Arctic Circle and the Board member if you or your group would like David (Peter Sarsgaard), a blood-sucking leeches of to fund a scholarship. dashing older man, he intro- Vietnam. As his unassum- MAYOR’S YOUTH COUCIL duces her to his vibrant ing companion, you’ll test The Mayor Youth Council is open to cur- world of glamorous friends, your mettle in the merciless rent high school sophomore and juniors who chic jazz clubs, and her Chihuahuan Desert, rig a are Boston residents and entering their Easter Bunny and friends. own sexual awakening. Will makeshift raft and channel junior or senior class this fall (2010) and she let this affair ruin her your tribal instincts to kill a NEAD EASTER PARTY are committed to making Boston a better dreams of attending Oxford, bat as your one and only Saturday the Nazzaro Center community place. Applications are now available at as her headmistress (Emma meal. You’ll round out your room was filled with kids and their families www.bostonyouthzone.com/myc or call 617- Thompson) fears? A film mind-blowing global excur- participating in what has become another 635-2240. Application deadline is April 15th. that sparkles with the wit, sion with life-or-death sce- North End tradition. The North End Against ITALIAN HERITAGE NIGHT charms and style of 1960s narios, such as propelling Drugs Annual Easter Party was huge. The Congratulations and thanks to the Boston Britain. (1 hr. 40 mins.). into a volcano and being the Easter Bunny was there taking photos Lacrosse Blazers who hosted Italian Heritage THE MEN WHO STARE lone survivor in a post-urban with all the kids. Easter eggs were being col- Night, when they played Orlando at the Gar- AT GOATS (DVD) disaster. (10 hrs. 2 mins.). ored, goody bags were distributed, and all den on Saturday evening. I think it was the Anchor Bay Ent. SOLOS: THE JAZZ were awed by the Puppet Show. The weather first time I ever heard the Italian National A comedic look at real life SESSIONS (3-DVD) was perfect. They say there are no kids Anthem sung at the Garden. More Boston events that are almost too Original Spin Media left in the North End, don’t believe it! A great teams should take the lead of the Boston bizarre to believe, reporter & MVD Visual day, and a great thanks to the Giannosoli Blazers. The Post-Gazette provided a number Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) SOLOS: The Jazz Sessions family, Nick Verrocchi, City Councilor Sal of tickets for many of our young people. discovers an experimental is a music performance se- LaMattina, NSTAR, Patricia Romano and the THANK YOU, FATHER MARTIN top-secret wing of the U.S. ries profiling legendary art- NEAD Board. It wouldn’t be Easter without Father Joseph Martin has been helping out military called The New ists such as Lee Konitz, the NEAD Easter Party. at St. Stephen’s Church since May. He re- Earth Army, trained to Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Andrew WELCOME HOME cently celebrated his 50th Anniversary as a change the ways wars are Hill, and many more. Each To all those, who are attending the “Friends Priest. He has moved into the Regina Cleri fought through New Age psy- episode features complete of the North End” Annual Reunion at House in the West End. We were most fortu- chic power. In search of his musical pieces, insightful St. John’s School Hall this Saturday “Wel- nate to have him at St. Stephen’s and we all next big story, Wilton tracks interviews and behind-the- come Home.” You are North Enders and you hope he drops in once and a while. Thank down Lyn Cassady (George scenes footage. Lee Konitz haven’t forgot where you came from. Have a you for sharing you ministry with us. Clooney), a shadowy figure is one of the most individual great, safe night! HIGH SCHOOL PREP NOTEBOOK who claims to be a member of all alto saxophone players, OPENING NIGHT, APRIL 4th! Award time and well deserved honors are of this legion of “Warrior the cool-toned musician has Another opening, another show! Red Sox- here for many of our high school and prep Monks” with unparalleled always had a strong musical Yankees! Wow! A Flyover by two F-16 Fight- stars. The Boston Globe announced their psychic powers who can read curiosity that has led him ing Falcon Fighter Jets, the National Anthem Super Teams, All-Scholastics, and League the enemy’s thoughts, pass to consistently take chances sung by Keri Hilson, the First pitch thrown All-Stars. Dennis Wilson (Madison Park), and through walls, and even kill and stretch himself, usually by Pedro Martinez, Steve Tyler singing God Cory McCarthy (New Mission) were Basket- a goat simply by staring at quite successfully, as his six Bless America and Neil Diamond “live” sing- ball Coaches of the Year, and among the All- it. (1 hr. 34 mins.). tracks will attest. Afro- ing Sweet Caroline plus fireworks on and off Scholastics were Dave Campbell (Madison HAMMER FILMS (3-DVD) Cuban jazz figure from the the field ... the Red Sox had trailed 5-1, but Park), Samir Daniels (New Mission), Spenser Sony Pictures Home Ent. ’90s, Gonzalo Rubalcaba is came back to beat the Yankees 9-7! Thank Braithwaite (Madison Park), and Niesha Hammer Films made their an extraordinarily versatile You Dustin Pedroia. Kelley (New Mission). Catholic Central hoop name with monsters and pianist able to blend dispar- DETROIT! DETROIT! All-Stars included Carlos Riberio and Deray vampires, but this third com- ate strands of Cuban and If everything went as planned tonight, I’m Willis from St. Clement. In Boys Hockey Ar- pilation from Columbia Pic- American jazz traditions into at Ford Field in Detroit watching the Semi- lington Catholic’s Dan Shine was the Coach tures — proves they could a fresh, modern whole. finals of the NCAA D1 Hockey Tournament of the Year. Derek Colucci (CM), Cam Gaudet frighten you without them. Rubalcaba delivers five cuts and will be attending the Championship (Austin Prep), Brenden Leahy (Austin Prep), Topping the set is the uncut that display his remarkable Game on Saturday. Wednesday evening I Mike Vecchione (MC), Troy Starrett (CM), and version of the futuristic sensitivity toward the musi- went to the Detroit Red Wings-Columbus Brian Ouellette (Arlington Catholic) were classic These Are the cal traditions from which he Blue Jackets NHL game at Joe Louis Arena, among the Super Team and All-Scholastics. Damned. Peter Cushing and emerged. Andrew Hill is rec- “the Joe,” and sometime during the week- One of the Catholic Conference All-Stars was Andre Morell match wits in ognized as a great composer end I hope to attend a Detroit Tiger’s base- Malden Catholic’s Brenden Collier. Girls Cash on Demand, while the and pianist. His complex ball game. I’m quite sure there will be a few Hockey All-Scholastics included St. Mary’s film The Snorkel is about a tunes exhibited sophistica- other added attractions, stay tune! Lynn stars Courtney Winters, Courtney, young girl who can’t con- tion, born of mastery, not FROZEN FOUR 2010 White and Sabrina Iannetti, and we can add vince anyone that her chance or contingency. The NCAA D1 Hockey Championship Tour- Fonbonne stars Taylor Shepherd, and Eliza- stepfather’s a murderer. Check out his four slices of nament gets underway April 8th when Wis- beth Macauley. One of the Southeastern Kerwin Mathews finds him- genius! consin takes on Rochester Institute of Tech- League All-Stars was Catlin Coleman from self in the middle of a BREAKING BAD: nology at 5pm, followed by the Boston Col- Latin Academy. In Boston City League Track strange mother/daughter SECOND SEASON (4-DVD) lege-Miami (Ohio) game at 8:30pm. The we salute All-Stars Brenton Beaufiles threesome in Maniac. Plus, Sony Pictures Home Ent. Championship game between the semifinal (Charlestown) and Abdihakim Yusuf (East the ultimate rarity: the as- Walt (Bryan Cranston) and winners will take place on April 10th at 7pm. Boston). Shabazz Napier (Lawrence Academy) tounding Never Take Candy Jesse (Aaron Paul) are in All games will be played at Ford Field in De- was named to the and ISL Basketball All- from a Stranger, a serious, way over their heads in the troit, and televised on ESPN2. Star Team, and Ryan Considine (Everett) and still horrifyingly timely, second season of Breaking MARATHON MEN was named to the GBL Hockey All-Star Team. chiller about a small town Bad. As their partnership The 115th Boston Marathon takes place on In a football note the MIAA voted down terrorized by an elderly child reaches new heights, Walt Patriots Day, Monday, April 19th. In recent the proposal that would have revamped the molester. (9 hrs. 1 min.). and Jesse begin to see the years many Marathon runners have run to playoff format and high school football in MAN VS. WILD: extremes of the drug traffick- raise money for a particular cause. In the Massachusetts. SEASON 4 (DVD) ing business. Their trade- North End four of our very best young men ... TIDBITS Discovery Communications mark blue meth is making Steven Siciliano, Mike Bevilaqua, Rick - Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Marco It’s not an adventure for them rich, but it’s getting Bevilacqua and Mike Firicano are running Imbergamo on the birth of their first child, extreme survivalist Bear more difficult than ever for on behalf of Joslin Diabetes in honor of David Leo Anthony Imbergamo. Grylls until he looks his own Walt to conceal the truth Gomez and Frank Vilar. Any donations on - Special Thank You to the priests and staff mortality straight in the eye. from his wife, his son, and behalf of our “Team Joslin” would be greatly of St. Leonard Parish who made Holy Week Bear — renowned for his his DEA agent, brother-in- appreciated. a very Holy Week. unique survival techniques law. He struggles to main- GLOBETROTTER FAMILY SUNDAY - Celeb Sightings: Savio hockey alum — takes on Mother Nature tain control of his life, as he Thanks to our friends at Neighborhood Johnny Guiliotti and family taking in the and her fiercest inhabitants contends with vicious drug Charities (TD Bank Garden) North End Bruins/Buffalo hockey game. in some of the most inhos- dealers, a distant wife and Against Drugs hosted the Annual Globetrotter Columbus alum hoop star Georgie Ferrara pitable places on Earth in son, the impending birth of Family Sunday event on March 28th. A great and Louie Muscarella hanging out with the Man vs. Wild Season 4. By his daughter, and a strung- group had a day of fun watching the guys at the Sulmona Club. employing unique survival out business partner — all Globetrotters, who are just as popular as ever. - Danny Toscano “CVS-ing” on Easter. techniques, Bear survives while battling terminal lung We need the Harlem Globetrotters! - The Sulmona Club guys enjoying their in places a majority of hu- cancer. (10 hrs. 15 mins.). NEAD SCHOLARSHIPS first barbecue of the year on Saturday. Applications are now available for the NEAD - Saturday, April 10th is the St. John School Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarships Gala and the NEMPAC Spring Fling! The Federal Trade Commission for the 2010-2011 school year. You must be - Sunday, April 11th is Divine Mercy Sunday works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. a resident of the North End and attending a and it will be celebrated at St. Leonard’s Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) tuition paying school to be eligible for the Church at 3pm. or log on to . scholarship lottery. Deadline to file a com- SMILE! www.ftc.gov POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 9, 2010 Page 11

things. A life without music would be THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM unbearable for me. My whole life has 300 Congress St., Boston, MA been guided by music. My father was KIDSTAGE – a state-of-the art ARTS the conductor of a symphony orches- performance space designed to NOW tra, and music was the centre of our introduce children to the wondrous home and family life. When my father world of performing arts. KidStage PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM was home, he sat at the piano study- gives kids ages 2-6 years old a 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA PLAYING ing scores. My five brothers and sis- taste of what it’s like in and around THE KENNEDYS | PORTRAIT OF ters all played one or more instru- spotlights. Short plays are put A FAMILY - April 17, 2010 through ments. For tickets call 1-800-745-3000 on and the audience is invited to July 18, 2010. Created by the National or visit www.ticketmaster.com. join in. Saturdays and Sundays— Museum of American History and or- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm and ganized for travel by the Smithsonian BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION 3:30 pm; on Mondays, Tuesdays Institution Traveling Exhibition 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA and Wednesdays—11:30 am and Service, The Kennedys | Portrait of a EARTH, WIND & FIRE - Thurs- 12:30 pm; on Thursdays, 11:30 am; Family is supported by the Rudolf day, June 10, 2010 at 7:30PM. With and Fridays, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, Eickemeyer, Jr. Fund and Collins songs like “Shining Star”, “Got to 6:15 pm and 7:15 pm. For further Design, this exhibition was prepared Give”, “Let’s Groove” and “Boogie information, pleae call 617-426-6500. for PEM by Curator of Photography, Wonderland” it is no wonder that Call the “What’s Up Line” at Phillip Prodger. they can rock the house. 617-426-8855 for hours, exhibits and TRASH MENAGERIE – Now DONNA SUMMER - August 27, events or visit www.BostonKids.org. through May, 2010. This exhibit 2010 at 7:30PM. A five-time Grammy presents over 30 whimsical animals winner, Donna Summer was the first NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM created from things most of us simply artist to win the Grammy for Best Rock Central Wharf, Boston, MA throw away. For example: A luminous Vocal Performance, Female (1979, Exhibits explore the “world of moth made from piano keys and “Hot Stuff”) as well as the first-ever water,” from local Boston Harbor to pottery shards. For further informa- recipient of the Grammy for Best the exotic Amazon River and feature tion, please call 866-745-1876 or visit Dance Recording (1997, “Carry On”). aquatic animals in recreated habitats www.pem.org. In 2004, she became one of the first from around the world. Visit a work- inductees, as both an Artist Inductee ing animal care laboratory at the WORCESTER ART MUSEUM and a Record Inductee (for 1977’s “I Aquarium Medical Center, and sit 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA Feel Love”) into the Dance Music Hall in on one of the daily sea lion shows. EXHIBITION: WHAT MATTERS of Fame in New York City. It is esti- For more in-depth information - Now through August 22, 2010 from mated that Donna Summer has sold contact 617-973-5200 (voice), 617- 11:00AM-5:00PM. This exhibition more than 130 million records. For 973-0223 (TTY), or www.neaq.org. features contemporary works be- tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com. tween 1988 and 2009 by a roster of THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES leading artists including Claire FIRST CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL 54 Turner Street, Salem, MA Barclay, Willie Cole, Taylor Davis, Lindsay Chapel THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN Melvin Edwards, Heide Fasnacht, Mason & Garden Streets GABLES - was the inspiration behind Tony Feher, Jim Isermann, Jim Cambridge, MA Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel. It was Lambie, Jodie Manasevit, Tim Cyndi Lauper burst onto the world stage as the quintes- GRAND BALLET DUCOUR – built in 1668; and features a secret Rollins and K.O.S., Doris Salcedo, Saturday, April 17, 2010 beginning at staircase, 17th century architecture, Yinka Shonibare and Andrew sential girl who wants to have fun. After more than 20 8:00PM. Works by Moulinie, Boesset, and three centuries of decorative arts Witkin. For further information, sterling years and global record sales in excess of 25 Mesangeau, Guedron & du Caurroy. as well as social and maritime his- please log onto their website at million, she has proven that she has the heart and soul For further information, please call tory. Open year-round. For more in- [email protected] or call to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every cre- 617-776-0692. formation, call: 978-744-0991. (508) 799-4406. ative move. With her newly minted collection, Bring Ya HOUSE OF BLUES BOSTON To The Brink, Cyndi firmly asserts her position as one of 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS the most beguiling, innovative and downright exciting CYNDI LAUPER - Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 7:00 PM. The genesis of recording artists of this — and or other — generation. ITALIAN RADIO number one recording artist Bring Ya To The Brink, a title culled “This is an album that can be experienced in two com- “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to Jovanotti announces Oyeah, the from the lyrics of the percussive 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom debut US album release by the chart pletely different ways,” Cyndi says, explaining that Bring stand-out jam “Lyfe,” lies within Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The topping Tuscan singer, songwriter Ya To The Brink is a “dance album that you can move to Cyndi’s unique, often sharp-edged Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca and rapper for the legendary Verve observations of the world. Log onto and enjoy on a surface level. But if you want more than every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM Forecastlabel. An acclaimed pioneer www.houseofblues.com/tickets that, there’s a lot to discover inside the lyrics. There are www.1110wccmam.com in the international hip hop scene 1-888-693-BLUE (2583). times when these songs get pretty deep.” The genesis of “Italia Oggi” (Italy Today) Sun- renown for working in his native Bring Ya To The Brink, a title culled from the lyrics of days 1PM to 2PM with host Andrea Italian language, Jovanotti again the percussive stand-out jam “Lyfe,” lies within Cyndi’s Urdi 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com breaks new ground on Oyeah’s 20 Special Events “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco tracks featuring all new live ver- unique, often sharp-edged observations of the world. “I Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM sions of original repertoire drawn am always inspired by what I see every time when I step HARVARD’S BRIGHT HOCKEY CTR. or online www.djrocco.com from his long career. To reserve your outside my door,” she says. “The world is filled with fas- 79 North Harvard St. Allston, MA “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every tickets today, call 617-562-8800 or cinating people struggling and surviving and living their AN EVENING WITH CHAMPIONS Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio www.livenation.com. - Friday, April 16 and Saturday, stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN lives the best way they can. The more I see, the more I April 17, 2010. The show will feature 1470 AM. MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE write down.” Check out Music Section for more details. would-class skaters doing triple axels “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” OF TECHNOLOGY and toe loops to raise money for the 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on MIT, ROOM 10-250 (Gonna Boogie Tonight)” and “Mornin’ Jimmy Fund. A silent auction will also WSRO 650AM in Framingham FRANCO MODIGLIANI (1918- Beautiful”. Special guest who is open- take place 30 minutes before each and online at www.wsro.com. 2003) an Italian MIT Nobel THEATER ing up for Tony is East Boston’s own show, with a prize drawing after in- “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday Laureate - April 26, 6:30-8:30PM. Pat Benti and his band. Log termission. For info visit call 617-493- mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday A celebration of his lasting contribu- BOSTON OPERA HOUSE onto www.lowellauditorium.com or 8172 or www.jimmyfund.org/skating. evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. tions to Economics and his passion- 539 Washington St., Boston, MA www.ticketmaster.com for tickets. www.dongiovannishow.com ate reflectiosn on Italy. Introductury YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - April ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER remarks by Liborio Stellino, Consul 20 through May 2, 2010. Don’t miss SYMPHONY HALL MUSEUM YMCA-EAST BOSTON General of Italy in Boston, Master of the sensational cast delivering all 301 Mass Ave., Boston, MA 280 The Fenway, Boston, MA 215 Bremen Street, East Boston Ceremonies: Roberto Rigobon, MIT. your favorite moments from the SONNY ROLLINS’ 80TH BIRTH- AFTER HOURS – Every third BASIC ITALIAN FOR ADULTS – classic film, plus brand-new show- DAY CONCERT - Sunday, April 18 Thursday of each month from 5:00PM- Tuesday evening’s beginning on April SYMPHONY HALL stopping numbers for the stage, in- at 7:00PM. “The last jazz immortal” - 9:00PM. After Hours is art, music, cock- 20, 2010. The basic course is for stu- 301 Mass Avenue, Boston, MA cluding “Transylvania Mania,” “He THE VILLAGE VOICE, “Nobody rivals tails, contemporary performances, dents who have little or no experi- MAURIZIO POLLINI, piano - Sun- Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the his fluid mastery of the tenor sax.” - gallery explorations and so much ence with the Italian language. The day, April 25, 2010 at 3PM. In a world Ritz.” For tickets and more informa- BOSTON GLOBE, “Executing the more. For more information and goal of the course is to familiarize the of snapshots, the Maurizio Pollini is a tion please call 1-800-982-2787 or impossible-shaping cogent poetic mu- to purchase tickets, please call: students with the phonetics and gram- landscape artist. A musical architect www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. sical architecture on the tenor saxo- 617-278-5156 or visit the website at mar to develop speaking, reading and of the highest order, Pollini culpts phone while navigating the high wire www.gardnermuseum.org. writing skills in basic Italian. form and structure carefully, reveal- LOEB DRAMA CENTER night after night — is the operative CHILDREN CLASSES – will be of- ing keen insights along the way. With 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA trope of Rollin’s astonishing career.” BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY fered for children ages 4-7. Classes Pollini, we receive an awe-inspiring, JOHNNY BASEBALL - May 14 will be held on Saturdays beginning DOWN BEAT. Call 1-888-266-1200 or 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA crystal clear view of both iconic com- through May 30, 2010. An exhil- LOWELL LECTURE SERIES – Now Saturday, April 17, 2010 from log onto www.bso.org for tickets. positions and the newest music. The arating blend of fact, fiction and through April 2010. Travel the world 10:00AM-11:30AM and will run for Italian Musician is one of the finest the mystical power of the game. It without leaving Boston. Lecturers in- 8 weeks. Visit www.italiaunita.org CITI PERFORMING ARTS pianists of our era. For more informa- traces the origin of the Curse to a clude Paul Theroux, Frances Mayes or call 617-561-3201 for more info. tion call Celebrity Series 617-482- WANG THEATRE collision of three orphaned souls: and Alexander McCall Smith. All lec- 6661 or www.celebrityseries.org. 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Johnny O’Brien, a hard-luck right- tures to be held in the Rabb Lecture APPIAN CLUB OF STONEHAM CHELSEA HANDLER - Saturday, hander on the 1919 Sox; his idol, the Hall. All lectures are free and open to 42 Pleasant Street, Stoneham HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL April 10, 2010 at 8PM and 10:30PM. man-child Babe Ruth; and Daisy the public. ADULT ITALIAN CLASSES – 79 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA Night talk show host, author and Wyatt, a dazzling African American MAN IN THE STREET: BOS- Italian classes for adults will be Starr Auditorium stand up comedian Chelsea Handler blues singer and the love of TON PHOTOGRAPHS BY JULES offered. This beginners course will Belfer Building, Second Floor Johnny’s life. Johnny Baseball is a will celebrate the release of her AARONS – When Jules Aarons be- teach the basics of the Italian lan- ITALIAN SOCIETY AT HARVARD fun and spirited musical. For further third book, CHELSEA CHELSEA BANG gan photographing seriously in 1947, guage. Instructor is Tiffany Bistocchi, KENNEDY SCHOOL AND THE CON- information, pleaes call 617-547-8300 BANG, by headlining a 21 city tour he chose the streets and neighbor- a graduate of Dickinson College in SULATE GENERAL OF ITALY IN or visit the website by logging on to presented by Belvedere Vodka with hoods of Boston as his subject. He Carlisle, PA (2003) with a major in BOSTON INVITE YOU TO A DIS- www.americanrepertorytheater.org. special guest Heather McDonald. was drawn to the way people in Italian and a Master’s in Italian from CUSSION HOSTED BY FORMER For a lot of laughs check out this the neighborhoods lived their Middlebury College in Middlebury, PRIME MINISTER OF ITALY AND show. public lives and the energy with Vermont (2006). She has lived in Italy BROWN UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR MUSIC ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE which they talked, played and for three years and has traveled the AT LARGE ROMANO PRODI - Fri- THEATER - April 15-18, 2010. With interacted. Inspired by “street pho- country extensively. Classes will be day, April 9 2010, 4:15-5:30PM. Re- LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM the Alvin Ailey American Dance tographers” such as Henri Cartier- conducted on Tuesday evenings and ception to follow. The discussion will 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA Theater, beauty, spirit, hope and pas- Bresson and Helen Levitt, Aarons run for 10 weeks, beginning on be on “The Future of Europe From TONY ORLANDO - April 17, 2010 sion know no bounds. The worked solidly in that tradition, find- April 13. Class size is small and the Enlargement to the New Lisbon at 8:00PM. Orlando has been a re- genius of Alvin Ailey changed for- ing a steady supply of visual inspira- informal and the experience will be Rules”. Romano Prodi, former Prime cipient of three American Music ever the perception of American tion in the juxtaposition of people enjoyable. In September, an additional Minister of Italy and President of the Awards and a People’s Choice Award. dance. Judith Jamison’s remarkable against their urban background. advanced course will be offered to European Commission, is returning to For outstanding achievements to the vision has preserved and extended Please Note: Gallery hours Monday, continue your studies. For registra- New England for his academic duties entertainment industry, Tony was Ailey’s legacy. For tickets log onto Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9:00- tion and further details, please as professor-at-large at Brown Univer- awarded a star on the Hollywood www.telecharge.com or call the box 5:00, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00-7:00, contact coordinator John Nocella sity. Romano Prodi is an Italian politi- Walk of Fame in 1990. Tony has office at 1-866-348-9738. Sunday: 1:00-5:00 Located in the at 781-438-5687 or by email at cian and statesman. He served as played to packed arenas and for five Central Library, 700 Boylston Street, [email protected]. President of the Council of Ministers Presidents. A string of hits contin- AGGANIS ARENA Wiggin Gallery, McKim Building, 3rd (prime minister) of Italy twice from May ued including “Tie a Yellow Ribbon”, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA Floor. For more information about PARADISE ROCK CLUB 1996 to October 1998 and from May “Sweet Gypsy Rose”, “He Don’t Love ANDRÉ RIEU - Wednesday, these events and the many other pro- 967 Comm Ave., Boston, MA 2006 to May 2008. He was also the You,” “Who’s in the Strawberry Patch June 23, 2010 at 8:00PM. To me, grams at the library please log onto JOVANOTTI - On Wednesday, tenth President of the European Com- with Sally”, “Cupid”, “Steppin’ Out music is one of the most important www.bpl.org. April 28, 2010 at 8:00PM Italy’s mission from 1999 to 2004. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Holy news! A U.S. congressman is calling mation re- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED on followers of every religion to acknowledge quests from VEAL CACCIATORE that the U.S.’s “national character” was “birthers” de- shaped by the Ten Commandments. Repre- manding proof Veal Stew Meat or Veal Shoulder Arm Chops sentative Paul Broun (R-GA) introduced a bill that Barack 1 pound veal meat that would establish the first weekend in Obama was 1/2 cup chopped celery May as “Ten Commandments Weekend,” and actually born in the state. State legislators 2 cloves garlic (optional) would encourage “citizens of all faiths and are considering a bill that would allow agen- 1 medium onion chopped religious persuasions” to honor it. cies to ignore “vexatious requests.” 2 large carrots Man has made millions of laws, but hasn’t Unbelievable! A lack of clean water is kill- 2 large potatoes yet improved on the Ten Commandments. ing 1.8 million children under 5 each year, 1 sprig of bay leaf (optional) Moses was a great lawgiver: his keeping according to a new U.N. report. More people 1 chicken bouillon cube the Ten Commandments short and to the die from polluted water than from all wars 1 cup water point shows he was no ordinary lawyer. and other violence. 1 full tablespoon capers (in vinegar and water) Egg head! David Slick of North Richland Good reading! “Paul and Me,” by A.E. 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil Hills, Texas, who claims to have set a world Hotchner. In brief, the book is a humorous 3 medium-size ripened tomatoes chopped record by using his head to smash 138 raw and heartfelt collection of stories about Paul 1/2 pound fresh string beans, or 8 oz. can of cut beans, or eggs in one minute. “My neck is killing me,” Newman by his lifelong bud and business frozen cut beans. Slick said during his celebration. partner who reveals a side of the late star Line a twelve-inch skillet with canola oil and heat over According to Tom Analetto of Medford, says, that no one else could: the anticelebrity, a medium flame. Leave bone in if using shoulder chop but “If a man has the price he can get anything guy’s guy whose passions ran towards cold remove extra fat from veal shoulder chop. Place veal in he wants and the way he wants it, except beer, fast cars, fishing and practical jokes. heated skillet to sear and brown. Remove meat from skillet medium soft-boiled eggs.” Smile! You’re on camera! Burger King’s and set aside. Add celery, onions and capers to the skillet. Fishy news! Argentines, who are among Brazil operation is testing a new way to re- Stir until onion is opaque. Do not brown onion. Add a little the world’s biggest beef eaters, are being mind customers to “have it your way.” A hid- of the vinegar and water from the capers’ bottle. Add bay encouraged to eat more fish. With inflation den camera behind the counter photographs leaf (optional) and simmer about two or three minutes before hiking the price of beef 30% in the past three customers when they’re placing their or- adding chopped tomato pieces. Stir occasionally and cover. months, many families can no longer afford ders, then prints out a customized burger Simmer slowly for about three minutes. Meanwhile, dis- their main staple, so the government is pro- wrapper with the customer’s picture printed solve bouillon cube in warm water. Slowly stir in bouillon moting subsidized haddock as an alterna- on it. mixture into skillet. Add garlic and veal into skillet. Cover tive. Fishmongers’ trucks emblazoned with Why so many of us are tired! It’s a national and cook about ten minutes over medium heat. the slogan “Now There’s Fish for Everyone” epidemic of fatigue: About 60 percent of Peel and slice carrots into wedge about two inches long. have deployed to poor neighborhoods around Americans report that most of the time, they Cut tips of string beans if using fresh beans and wash thor- Buenos Aires, and thousands of Argentines don’t get a good night’s sleep. A survey by oughly. Peel potatoes and cut into two-inch wedges. Add have lined up to try the fish. “It has a the National Sleep Foundation revealed more carrots first to skillet. Cover and cook them about five min- weird color, but what do I know?” said one than 1,000 people between ages 25 and 60 utes before adding string beans and potato pieces. reluctant consumer. President Cristina found that the average American gets be- Add additional water if needed. Cook until potatoes and Fernandez de Lirchner also urged Argen- tween six and seven hours of sleep on week- vegetables are tender. Season to taste. If bay leaf is used, tines to try pork, saying “It has better fat nights, leaving them feeling chronically remove before serving meal. than red meat” and “also improves sex.” tired. “Most people require seven to nine NOTE: I learned from my mother to vary the recipe by occa- Carlo Scostumato claims another reason hours of sleep to feel rested,” Thomas J. sionally adding a can of mushrooms to the skillet. Another many a man goes fishing is that his wife Balkin, chairman of the foundation, told option is to add sliced green peppers or some green peas. In won’t let him drink at home. CNN.com. “Sleepiness impacts every aspect place of potatoes, I sometimes prepare some of my favorite rice The astute and lovely Rosalie Cunio of of our lives.” One in four people surveyed said and serve it plain or topped with a few tablespoons of sauce Waltham, says, a thoughtful wife has the they’d missed work or a family event because from the skillet. meat and potatoes ready when her husband they’d been too tired to function; one in four comes home from fishing. said they were too exhausted most nights Vita can be reached at [email protected] Our noted musicologist Albert Natale re- to have sex. The cause in most cases, re- ports, Susan Boyle’s “long-awaited payday” searchers said, was poor “sleep hygiene.” is finally arriving, said the London Daily Sleep can be disturbed by such practices as 1st Generation Mail. The Britain’s Got Talent runner-up and making big changes in bedtimes and wak- internet phenomenon received a $6 million ing times, which confuses the body’s inter- Italian-American check on April 1, her 49th birthday. Boyle nal clock; excessive worry and anxiety; and plans to use some of the proceeds from her being too busy right up to bedtime, instead Vita Orlando Sinopoli chart-topping album and concerts to buy a of spending the last hour of the day winding Shares with us new home in Blackburn, Scotland, where down. a delightful recollection she’s lived all of her life. City stuff! The cities with the most public It has been rumored, Susan Boyle will be sector employees: First is Washington, D.C., of her memories as a child inviting the stately handsome musicologist followed by New York City, Buffalo, Norfolk, growing up in Albert Natale to visit at her new home to Baltimore and in sixth place, Boston. The discuss possibility of appearing with Natale’s cities with the most educated are Raleigh, Boston’s “Little Italy” big band summer concerts. Be assured, NC., Seattle, San Francisco, Austin, TX., and a collection of Natale will treat Susan to dine with him at Washington, D.C., Lexington-Fayette, KY., Boston’s North End, to eat Baccala. Minneapolis, Boston and San Diego. Yes, Italian family recipes Wow! Chelsea Clinton’s future husband Boston is in the top ten with most educated from the homeland. has agreed to pay her $10 million if he ever people. As for cities with the most diverse cheats on her, says The National Enquirer. population, first is New York City and The former First Daughter is set to marry Boston is tenth on the list. And the cities Great as Gifts investment banker Marc Mezinsky this where folks spend the most on dining and FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM summer. 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ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 9, 2010 Page 13 The Apostle of the DIVINE MERCY by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, known today as, “The Apostle of The Divine Well, the holidays are over friend of Uncle Nick and gathering for late-night Mercy,” was born Helena and spring is possibly here. Aunt Dorothy’s, and once coffee and a bit of conversa- Kowalska on August 25, When I was a young man Uncle Nick brought me to tion, and young co-eds who, 1905, she was the third of attending Boston State meet the man. I was treated like us, were spending their ten children born into a College, April meant spring like a “high roller” even spring vacation on Miami poor and pious peasant vacation. We were a state though I was only a kid. Beach. family in Glogowiec, a vil- school and shared the same That first vacation had us The next morning, we lage in Poland. From child- vacation schedule as did the flying out on a Friday night had breakfast at the hotel hood she possessed a love public schools. I was still a and returning the follow- and then headed for the pool of prayer and piety as well novice musician and would ing Sunday, a total of 8 or 9 and beach. Sal was more into as a great sensitivity to hu- make plans not to work on days, depending on the way pool lounging so we set up man misery. She had hardly the weekends before and you count. Once at Miami shop on two lounges at the three years of schooling, after the spring break nor International Airport, a hotel’s pool. The sun felt in- when at the age of sixteen during any part of that week. Chevy convertible would be vigorating. After spending she went to work to help I was pretty good at saving waiting for us at Hertz, and the winter bundled up in her parents by earning her money. After all, I had two or a room with two large beds heavy coats to ward off the own livelihood serving as three jobs. I worked at the was reserved at the Hotel cold weather in Boston, the a domestic in the nearby Seville Theater in East Bos- Joninna, a long-gone resort southern Florida tempera- cities of Aleksandrow and ton, and as already indi- on Collins Avenue at 79th ture was a God-sent. When Lodz. cated, played music mostly Street, right on the beach. I felt too hot, the pool was When she was almost on weekends, and this was Once Sal and I were within feet of us and the twenty, she entered the with several different bands. checked in, it was time for beach, just yards away. The Congregation of the Sisters My third job was a private a midnight snack. I always pool water was in the 80s of Our Lady of Mercy whose wants us to recognize that enterprise. Uncle Nick had made it a point to check in and the ocean in the high members devote them- His mercy is greater than set me up with Fred Seidler, with my folks whenever I 70s. I made good use of both. selves to the care and edu- our sins, so that we will the owner of Daniel Seidler went anywhere. Dad had Sal was hesitant to join cation of troubled young call upon Him with trust, and Sons, an upscale jewelry privately told me that my me each time I plunged into women. The following year receive His mercy, and let store at 333 Washington mother worried about me all the pool or dove into the she received her religious it flow through us to others. Street. I would fill my brief- the time and would appreci- waves of the ocean. When I habit and was given the Thus, all will come to share case with watches, rings, ate it if I called home to put asked why, he confessed he name Sister Maria Faus- His joy. earrings, bracelets, lighters, her mind at ease. Mom pri- couldn’t swim. I asked how tina, to which she added, “of Though the Divine Mercy pen and pencil sets and vately pulled me aside and that was possible, seeing he the Most Blessed Sacra- message is not new to the other assorted personal ar- told me that Dad worried was born and brought up in ment”. As a result of her teachings of the Church, ticles. Fred would have given about me all the time and a south western coastal city very simple education, she Sister Faustina’s Diary me special prices and credit would appreciate it if I called in Sicily. But, it was true, he was given the humblest sparked a great movement me for what I took out of the home to put his mind at couldn’t swim. tasks in the convent, usu- and a strong and significant store. I would sell the stuff ease. I took the hint. When After playing in the waves, ally in the kitchen or focus on the mercy of Christ. on campus for a profit, usu- I called home, it was about I walked back to our lounges garden. Pope John Paul II canonized ally at a lower rate than the midnight and Babbononno to dry off and found Sal in In the 1930’s, Sister Sister Faustina in 2000 students could find at even answered. Nanna had re- conversation with an attrac- Faustina received from the making her the “first saint wholesale jewelry shops. As cently passed away and he tive older woman. She, it Lord a message of mercy of the new millennium.” a result of all of this, I had didn’t sleep very much. The turned out, was a night club that she was told to spread Speaking of Sister Faustina three part-time incomes phone rang a couple of times owner from Detroit and, like throughout the world. She and the importance of the which afforded me the abil- and I heard a voice respond us, was on vacation. Sal liked was asked to become the message contained in her ity to pay my own tuition, in fractured English, “Alloh, older women, and I guess the apostle of God’s mercy, a Diary, the Pope calls her “the afford a car, dress in nice dissa Mista Contini, ooza woman liked younger men. model of how to be merciful great apostle of the Divine clothes and have the funds dissa?” Knowing he was In this day and age she to others, and an instru- Mercy in our time.” to take vacations whenever hard of hearing, I yelled, would be called a cougar. ment for reemphasizing The message of mercy that I had time off. “Hello, Babbononno, it’s They seemed to hit it off and God’s plan of mercy for the Sister Faustina received is The third week in April John.” He replied, “Jenny, after we were introduced, I world. She received extraor- now being spread throughout that surrounded Patriot’s Day you fly inna da avion a joined in the conversation. dinary revelations or mes- the world; her diary, Divine was, and for some colleges, Florida?” I told my grandfa- Her name was Gabby and sages from Our Lord Jesus, Mercy in my Soul, has be- still is the spring vacation ther that we had arrived she was a frequent visitor to Who asked Sister Faustina come the handbook for devo- week, and I would plan a trip safely and I was just check- Miami Beach. As a result, to record these experiences, tion to the Divine Mercy. somewhere. First, I would ing in to let my folks know. she knew her way around which she compiled in note- Associated with the Feast find out who had the same He said that my mother was and gave us several sugges- books. These notebooks are is a devotion that takes the week off and wanted to travel. sleeping and my father tions as to where to eat, shop known today as the Diary form of a chaplet: Most of my friends from col- hadn’t come home from and find night life that was of Saint Maria Faustina 1. Begin with the Sign lege weren’t working, and work yet. I gave him instruc- to our liking. Before she left Kowalska and the words of the Cross, 1 Our Father, seeing we were all inner-city tions to let them know we us, she told us that she was contained within are God’s 1 Hail Mary and The Apostles kids, money was an issue arrived, were ok and I was there alone, and if we didn’t loving message of Divine Creed. most of the time. The one just calling to check in. mind, would join us for our Mercy. She wrote and suf- 2. Then on the Our Father person who could adapt his Babbononno replied, “Wenna first night out on the town. I fered in secret, with only Beads say the following: schedule to fit mine was Sal you papa cumza home-a, didn’t mind and Sal was her spiritual director and Eternal Father, I offer Meli. Sal and I were friends I tella himma datta you thrilled. She headed to a hair some of her superiors aware You the Body and Blood, Soul from East Boston. He, when calla. I no wake-a uppa you dresser and we worked on that anything special was and Divinity of Your dearly I was in college, was work- mamma.” I said ok and we the beginnings of a tan, taking place in her life. Af- beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus ing for Polaroid and had great said good bye. something I still work on in ter her death from tubercu- Christ, in atonement for flexible time programs that Sal and I were both hun- Florida (50 something years losis in 1938, even her clos- our sins and those of the came his way. As a result of gry and we walked to an all- later). est associates were amazed whole world. this and his love for travel- night deli which was near Back in the day, you as they began to discover 3. On the 10 Hail Mary ing. He accompanied me on the hotel. The man at the dressed at night on Miami what great sufferings and Beads say the following: most of my vacations. front desk said that it had Beach. For us, this meant a deep mystical experiences For the sake of His sor- One of the first vacations good deli food and was jacket and tie. Having in- had been given to Sister rowful Passion, have mercy we decided to take would open till the wee hours of the quired as to the Miami Faustina. on us and on the whole bring us to Miami Beach, morning. As we ate, I en- Beach dress code before I left Saint Faustina tells us in world. Florida. I booked the arrange- joyed the sights, older vaca- Boston, I was prepared. I put her diary: “In the evening, (Repeat step 2 and 3 for all ments through Colpitts tioners coming and going, on a black suit, white shirt when I was in my cell, I be- five decades). Travel Agency in Boston. musicians and entertainers and white silk tie. Sal came aware of the Lord 4. Conclude with (three The vice president was a who had just finished work dressed in a similar fashion Jesus clothed in a white gar- times): and we were ready to head ment. One hand was raised Holy God, Holy Mighty out and paint the town red — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — in blessing; the other was One, Holy Immortal One, … to be continued … GOD touching the garment at have mercy on us and on THE BLESS AMERICA the breast. From the open- the whole world. ing of the garment at the This Sunday, April 11th at Johnny Christy breast there came forth 3:00P.M. at Saint Leonard two large rays, one red and Church, the beautiful devo- Small Ads the other pale. This vivid tion to The Divine Mercy description became the im- will be celebrated. The pro- Orchestra Get Big Results age of Jesus now associated gram will start with the with this Feast. Chaplet of The Divine Mercy MUSIC FOR ALL For more information, The message of mercy and Eucharistic Benedic- OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 call 617-227-8929. is that God loves us — all of tion; all are invited to attend us — despite our sins. He this beautiful devotion. Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 9, 2010

The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani THEY STILL GATHER in Charlestown think it HEALTH CENTER by Orazio Buttafuoco ON SUNDAYS AT OUR will come down to turnout FUNDRAISER IN MAY LADY OF MT. CARMEL on Primary Day. Flaherty The North End Community Our Lady of Mount Carmel has run for this Senate Health Center will be hold- LO SAPEVATE CHE … may have been shuttered seat before and has a good ing a fundraiser “Taste of In Giappone, come abbiamo appreso da varie fonti, stanno back in October 2004, but Townie following. Mean- the North End” on Friday, dando gradualmente addio al the. La cerimonia, lunga e the doors are always open at while, DiDomenico can be May 14, 2010 at the New stucchevole, di preparare e servire il the’ agli ospiti viene 10:00AM on Sunday morn- expected to win big in the England Aquarium. Inter- sempre piu’ sorvolata. Da un po’ di tempo il caffe’ all’italiana, ings for a lay-led Sunday City of Everett. This is going ested? Visit the website at l’espresso, piace sempre piu’. In breve, il Giappone ha preso Communion Service. to be very, very, close. www.tasteofnorthend.org. l’esempio dell’America dove l’espresso ha da tempo preso il IS IT FLAHERTY ST. ANN’S IRISH DANCE NEAA BASEBALL sopravvento.sul the ed altre bevande esotiche, ma non VERSUS DiDOMENICO? AROUND THE CORNER SIGNUPS necessariamente dovuto a ‘Starbuck’s. On Tuesday, April 13th, St. Ann’s Parish in Wollas- For those who haven’t Chi e’ stato a Tokyo di recente descrive la popolarita’ there will be a special Sen- ton, MA will be holding an signed up yet, there is dell’espresso che viene servito nei bar e nei caffe’ della ate primary to replace Irish Dance on Saturday, still time to sign your kids capitale del Sol Levante. Per di piu’, ora vanno a ruba le former Senator Anthony April 24 from eight until mid- up for the 2010 NEAA Base- macchinette per fare l’espresso ed il cappuccino a casa. Galluccio who left office night at the school hall. ball Program. Minor League Un’altro visitatore addirittura paragono’ Tokyo a Napoli, con before his term expired. Music provided by Margaret baseball is being developed l’eccezione dei grattacieli, naturalmente. The Senate district is a real Dalton and Erin’s Melody. So, along with the Little League. I chichi di caffe’ che in gran parte provengono dall’Italia, gerrymander going from just dance to the music. Re- For further details on the assieme alle macchinette, hanno cambiato il vivere sociale Allston to Saugus. Many member what Donna Sum- new Minor League, log onto moderno.Il cambiamento del consumo dal the al caffe’ e’ believe it’s a race between mer always says, “So, lets www.neaabaseball.com. avvenuto nel 2008. A quel tempo il consumo del the era Tim Flaherty, a Cambridge dance, let’s dance.” Right? A Saturday morning base- dell’87.6%, mentre il consumo odierno del caffe’ e’ lawyer and son of former NEMPAC SPRING FLING ball clinic will be held for dell’87.8%, tutto cio’ nel giro di appena un anno e mezzo. House Speaker Charles AT JOE TECCE’S all those little kids (4-7) Mai si era visto a Tokyo un individuo, specialmente giovane, Flaherty and Sal DiDomen- Joe Tecce’s Restaurant wanting to learn to learn passeggiare sorseggiando un the caldo. Ma ora e’ cosa com- ico, an Everett City Coun- will once again be hosting the fundamentals of base- mune vedere I giapponesi passeggiare sorseggiando un cilor and former chief of staff the North End Music and ball. Registration closes on espresso. Infine bisogna dire che il Giappone e’ diventato to Galluccio up at the State Performing Arts Center’s April 15th. Stop by the uno dei mggiori consumatori al mondo di caffe’. Le ma- House. Charlestown is a part Annual Spring Fling FUN- Nazarro Center to pick up chine per preparare il caffe’ importate (dall’Italia) hanno di of this district and the sign raiser on Saturday, April 10 a registration form or call recente superato il valore di 110 milioni di euro. Presto wars are going on now. Both from 7:00PM until 11:30PM. Coach Dom at 617-733- l’India e la Cina, dove il consumo di caffe’ aumenta di anno Flaherty and DiDomenico For more information and 1701. in anno, si aggiungeranno ai piu’ grandi consumatori di are in the lead when it ticket prices call John HAPPY 115th BIRTHDAY caffe’ al mondo. comes to these campaign Romano at 617-880-9901 or TO SAINT JOHN’S signs. Many political folks Becca at 617-227-2270. SCHOOL!!! DID YOU KNOW THAT … From different sources we have learned that in Japan they are increasingly saying farewell to the consumption 511 TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICE of tea. The ceremony, long and overly tedious, of preparing As part of Governor Deval for MassDOT. sponsors. and serving the tea to guests is becoming a thing of the Patrick’s transportation re- “These new 511 services “Massachusetts travelers past. For some time, Italian-style coffee, or the “espresso” form agenda to strengthen will save Massachusetts are in for a real treat” said and has met with broad acceptance by most people. In short, customer service and im- millions while providing a John Bernardi, Executive Japan is following America’s example where “espresso” has prove efficiency, the Massa- higher level of service,” said Vice President of Sendza. become more popular than tea, increasingly so, along with chusetts Department of MassDOT Secretary and “Understanding current other exotic beverages, but not necessarily thanks to Transportation (MassDOT) CEO Jeffrey Mullan. travel conditions is impor- Starbuck’s! Whoever has traveled lately to Tokyo describes announced a new partner- “Sendza’s capabilities and tant for many folks, espe- the popularity of the “espresso” as it is served in bars and ship with Marlborough-based business model are raising cially as they are ready to in cafés in the capital city of the Rising Sun. Furthermore, Sendza to provide the next the bar for 511 services na- embark on their commute or they are now buying the machines to make espresso and generation of 511 traveler tionwide. By providing more day trip. Now, they will be cappuccino at home. Another visitor to Tokyo even ven- information service at no information with less phone able to get very accurate up tured to compare Tokyo to Napoli, with the due exceptions, cost to the Commonwealth. interaction, as well as a con- to date info with minimal of course, of the skyscrapers! The coffee beans, which Beginning in May 2010, nection to advertisers for phone interaction and ad- largely come from Italy, along with the coffee-making for the first time ever, 511 consumers who want it, trav- vertisers can get their mes- machines, have totally changed the modern modus vivendi! traveler information will elers and taxpayers gain tan- sages to people who want Changing the consumption from tea to coffee began in 2008. be expanded statewide and gible benefits.” them. The result is better The tea consumption had been 87.6%, but today’s consump- drivers will have the op- The current 511 system services and marketing, and tion of coffee is already 87.8% and all in a matter of portunity to automatically handles approximately without cost to the State.” 1½ years. Never before had anyone seen, in Tokyo, even a receive personalized travel 500,000 calls per month. The new Mass511 system young man strolling while sipping a warm tea. Today it is information alerts via email, The Sendza-based Mass511 will go live in May. For the common to see the Japanese strolling while sipping text or telephone. Previous system is capable of not latest information, check “espresso.” Lastly, we must say that Japan has become 511 service only covered only maintaining this vol- back at www.mass.gov/511. one of the top consumers of coffee in the world. The coffee- communities East of Route ume of calls, but also al- To learn more about Sendza, making machines imported from Italy have surpassed 128/95. This innovative lows room for significant visit www.Sendza.com. 110 million euro (@ $155 million) in real value. Soon India public-private partnership growth as the system’s user For transportation news and China, where the consumption of coffee increases with Sendza, a growing Mas- base expands. Sendza’s soft- and updates, please visit every year, will join the largest consumers of coffee in the sachusetts communications ware-as-a-service (SaaS) MassDOT at our website at world. software company, will come message platform provides www.mass.gov/massdot, at no cost to the state, re- Mass511 message services blog: www.mass.gov/blog/ sulting in $4.1 million in to residents in Massachu- transportation, or follow one-time savings and $1.2 setts and also packages MassDOT on twitter at million in annual savings marketing programs for www.twitter.com/massdot. Remember Your Loved Ones Post-Gazette • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) This year the is offering our readers an ready to clean the clocks of in the Armed Forces is so but one part of the whole per- opportunity to remember their loved ones by his opponents and critics dumb. For some 10 years, Lt. son. I want our country to placing a “Memoriam” in our Memorial Day Issue. such as the editorial board Choi served honorably in the have good soldiers to both at the Boston Phoenix. military. He graduated from serve and protect us from Sizes you may choose from are: Stephen Murphy has my West Point and served in our enemies. Who they are 1inch x 4 inches $20.00 support because at this time Iraq. He goes on an MSNBC attracted to has nothing to 2 inches x 4 inches $40.00 he’s the right candidate for talk show and shortly follow- do with being in the mili- this public office. He is no ing his admission that he is tary. If it did then those mili- To remember your loved ones you ideologue. He listens to ev- gay, discharge proceedings tary folks should be dis- may send your memorial lines eryone and always does his began against him. The charged. However, calling and contact information to the very best. We’ve heard of the policy begun back in the ’90s gays and lesbians a threat to old Murphy’s Law, but this is by President Bill Clinton a strong military force is Post-Gazette a new law. With Murphy you never made sense. I’ve nothing but a seemingly red P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 get someone who cares heard all the arguments on herring by those frightened Make check payable to “Post-Gazette” about you and will work with both sides of this issue and by folks they either don’t you in making government have come to conclude that know or wish to understand. accountable. being a gay or lesbian nei- There are more im- The Federal Trade Commission Don’t Keep, “Don’t Ask, ther helps nor hurts military portant battles, especially Don’t Tell” discipline. It is no different the one against an enemy works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. As I read a story on Lt. Dan than being black or white, sworn to destroy us. In the Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) Choi, I thought here was man or woman. All of us are battle against terrorism, another example of why the different in many ways from don’t ask, don’t tell is simply or log on to www.ftc.gov. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy each other. Our sexuality is a stupid thing to be debating. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 9, 2010 Page 15

BOSTON BLAZERS EXTRA Innings Celebrate Italian Heritage by Sal Giarratani

Catholics Get Little hit in 56 straight games, have been lowered for the Respect from MLB a record that may very current ERA’s ballplayers. Major League Baseball well stand forever. When Tommy John had a 288-231 would never think of start- asked his philosophy on hit- record with 2,245 Ks and a ing the baseball season on a ting he stated, “Just walk 3.34 ERA, Bert Blyleven was Jewish high holiday, yet con- up to the plate and hit the 287-250 with 3,701 Ks and a stantly start the season on ball.” 3.31 and lastly Jim Kaat was Good Friday or Easter Sun- He played injured through- 283-237 with 2,461 Ks and a day. I am not upset with the out his career and always 3.45 ERA. All three had way Jewish community for its gave 110 percent at every- too many loses to look real clout when it comes to get- one of his at-bat. good but unfortunately, they ting respect from entities He was an MVP three all played for pretty crummy like MLB. Catholics and the times. He led the Yankees teams too. Remember when entire Christian community to nine World Series titles. everyone was talking about need to work together to get In 1969, he was voted by Curt Schilling? He doesn’t their deserved respect. If you sportswriters the greatest have nearly as many victo- don’t stand up for something, living player. In 1948 the ries as these three guys, you get nothing in return. year I was born, he played but a whole lot fewer loses. If you accept the premise in 153 of 154 games, hit Still he’ll struggle to make that baseball is too big to .320, led the league with it in Cooperstown like them take on, think again. I ap- 39 homers and 155 RBIs even with that bloody sock of plaud the Jewish commu- and played hurt in almost his. nity for standing up for everyone of those games. Think about it. Back in my themselves and doing so His reason for playing hurt youth I remember both quite proudly. was simple, “Because there Robin Roberts and Sandy might be someone (at the Koufax. Sandy only had 154 The Boston Blazers Lacrosse team recently celebrated The Great Joe DiMaggio game) who never saw me lifetime wins but he and Rob- Italian heritage at their April 3rd game vs. the Orlando was the Yankee Clipper play before.” erts were great at the peak Titans at the TD Garden. The American and Italian The great Joe DiMaggio Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio was of their careers. Back in the anthems were sung by the Dante Alighieri Choir and was once called by Bart never satisfied with any- Fifties with the Phillies, Rob- many from the Italian community attended the game. Barnes in the Washington thing less than perfection. erts had the best five sea- The event was sponsored by Consulate General of Italy, Post “among the most cher- sons of anyone in the 1950s. Boston, The Post-Gazette and Italia Unita. “Scorch” the ished icons of popular This Trio Were Good He was unstoppable. Same official Boston Blazers mascot shows his pride with the culture.” Ernest Hemingway but Not Great for Sandy in the Sixties for team cheerleaders, by waving the Italian Flag. also wrote in “The Old What do Bert Blyleven, a final five seasons. He is Man and the Sea” of “the Jim Kaat and Tommy John the best LA Dodgers pitcher MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Great DiMaggio” and folks have in common? During of all time. He retired in NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS who “felt a special bond with their long careers as Major 1966 going 27-9 with a sore Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. H140-C2, SPRINKLER & FIRE ALARM UPGRADE, CIVIL AIR him because DiMaggio’s League pitchers they were arm. I don’t remember TERMINAL, L. G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachu- father was also a fisher- very good, but never really Roberts as a Phillies. I do setts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Office, Suite 209S - Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNES- man.” Back in the Seven- great. None of them may remember him in the twi- DAY, MAY 19, 2010 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read ties, Simon and Garfunkel ever get voted into the Hall light of his career with the publicly. sang a song asking “where of Fame except through vet- Orioles. In 1961, he was Sealed filed subbids for the same contract will be received at the same office until 11:00 A.M. local have you gone Joe eran status which is quite 1-10, the following season he time on WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010, immediately after which, in a designated room, the filed subbids will be opened and read publicly. DiMaggio?” DiMaggio was possible. Like Jimmy Rice was 10-9 and won the Come- one of the greatest baseball who finally did it in his last back of the Year Award. NOTE: PREBID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CIVIL AIR TERMINAL, L. G. HANSCOM FIELD AT 2:00 PM LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010. players ever to play the year of eligibility in 2009, Then he retired. Both are in The work includes INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND FIRE ALARM game. Back in 1941, he these guys probably should Cooperstown. You at least UPGRADE IN CIVIL AIR TERMINAL AT L. G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS. be at Cooperstown because have to be great for a while Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010. PRAYER TO ST. JUDE many are now getting in that to get in. This duo was. My In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be were not as good as they trio weren’t. That’s the way bid a current Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Assessment Management and adored, glorified, loved and pre- were, but because standards it is. an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certified in the category of FIRE PROTECTION served throughout the world now SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. The estimated contract cost is TWO HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS and forever. Sacred Heart of MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY ($290,000.00). Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS worker of miracles, pray for us. In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, filed Sub-bidders must submit with Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1118-C1, BREMEN STREET PARK SPRAY FOUNTAIN St. Jude, help of the hopeless, their bid a current Sub-bidder Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Manage- REPAIRS, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at pray for us. ment and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The filed Sub-bidder must be certified in the sub-bid the Capital Programs Department Office, Suite 209S, Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, East category of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. Saythisprayer9timesadayand Boston, Massachusetts 02128, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010 imme- by the 8th day your prayers will be diately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Pro- answered. It has never been grams Department Office, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue NOTE: PREBID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT known to fail. Publication must be (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00AM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010. and a printed copy of the Proposal form. promised. My prayers have been Bidding procedures and award of the contract and subcontracts shall be in accordance with the answered. L.M.D.ATP The work includes REPAIRS TO THE SPRAY FOUNTAIN SURFACING AT BREMEN STREET PARK IN EAST provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Common- BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. THE WORK INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REMOVAL OF THE EXIST- wealth of Massachusetts. ING RUBBER TOPPING AND LOOSE CEMENT BELOW THE TOPPING WITHIN THE LIMITS IDENTIFIED ON THE DRAWINGS, AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW RUBBER TOPPING. A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA percent of the value of the bid; when subbids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be equal to five (5) percent of the subbid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, adored, glorified, loved and preserved The estimated contract cost is $115,000. or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the throughout the world now and for- Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Pro- ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for grams Department Office, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray and a printed copy of the Proposal form. to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials protector and wonder worker, pray percent of the value of the bid; when subbids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday equal to five (5) percent of the subbid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages and by the 8th day your prayer will be or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the answered. It has never been known to to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The fail. Publication must be promised. Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified to My prayers have been answered. wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the Favor received. P.G. which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner MAC faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of ONE MILLION DOLLARS company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages ($1,000,000.00). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum II, Special Provisions for complete details. What wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. ELECTRICAL Happens The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any subtrade where permitted by Section Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy shall be 44E of the abovereferenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or to When You on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance reject any or all proposals and General Bids. sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action article of Division I, General Require- Don’t contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements ments and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifica- Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Ex- tions (Executive Order 11246). Advertise? ecutive Order 11246). The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certi- Nothing! award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi- fication where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs For information on Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. advertising in the in or reject any or all proposals. Post-Gazette, MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. call 617-227-8929. THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 9, 2010

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss The Flame and Fury of Fleet Street, World Champion “Tony DeMarco” I’LL TAKE THAT — Celtics linesmen Mark Pare and Lyle George Kimble, Champions Both “Boxer and Writer” guard Rajon Rondo is cur- Seitz, will be in retirement rently first in steals per game when the 2010-2011 season in the NBA with his stats hov- begins. ering right around. 2.4 swipes Frazier, who was on the ice per contest. If he finishes the at Fenway back on New regular season in first place Year’s Day, has worked just in that category, he will set a over 1,900 games, the most franchise standard. No Celtic by a referee in league his- player has ever led the NBA tory. His first game was in steals over the course of on October 17, 1980 with a a full season. In addition, game featuring the Colorado Rondo has been an iron man Rockies and the Minnesota this year. Through games of North Stars. He has gone April 6, he had missed only on to work the Stanley Cup one game — back on Janu- Finals on 12 occasions. ary 2 with a strained left Marouelli joined the corps hamstring muscle. of officials at the start of the THE CELTICS FOR THREE 1984-1985 season with a con- Michael O’Donnell and Adam “The Hebrew — Through games of April 6, test between the Winnipeg Hammer” Quitt. the C’s were leading their op- Jets and the Detroit Red ponents in three crucial sta- Wings serving as his debut all of the hard work they’ve put into making tistical categories. The Green back on November 2, 1984. this show successful. He is also putting had outscored their opponents He has worked over 1,620 together a New England Law Enforcement in the “points in the paint” regular season games, 187 Boxing Team, representing Massachusetts. category by over 400 tallies, Stanley Cup games, the 1996 Their first bout? Versus the Irish Depart- had raced to a more than 200 World Cup of Hockey and the ment of Corrections. Where, you ask? It’s point advantage in fast break 2006 Winter Olympics. He in Ireland. The Flame and Fury of Fleet Street, World points and were maintaining also worked the third longest A grand sparring session was held at On Champion “Tony DeMarco.” an 80 plus point advantage NHL playoff game in history Point Boxing in New Bedford. Some good over their opponents in scor- when the Philadelphia Flyers “Tony DeMarco!” The Fame and Fury of trainers are at this gym. Motivator Sucra ing off the bench. Boston did beat the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ray Oliveira, Ricky Gonzalez, Ebony Silva Fleet Street was written of well by superb trail its opponents in second 2-1, after more than 92 min- columnist George Kimball. In his March and Dave Santos. Fighters here are in good chance points by about 80. utes of overtime action. 28th Boston Herald column headlined hands. Sucra Ray Oliveira, 47-11-2, 22 KO’s, IF YOU WANT TO BEAT the Pare is currently the “DeMarco, Basilio reunite.” is a New England Champion, an IBF Inter- George Celtics this year, it might be league leader in games Kimball speaks well of Tony DeMarco and continental Champion, a two time NABF best to jump out to an early served by active linesmen Carmen Basilio battles. Both champions Champion, and a two time WBU World Cham- lead. Through 76 games the and is third on the all-time pion. They are open to sparring sessions combined in their battle to fight some of the Celtics owned a 13-16 record list with nearly 2, 170 to his greatest wars in professional boxing history. with other gyms. Paul Poirier, a highly deco- in games where they were credit as the regular sea- World Champion Tony DeMarco, we would rated fighter, acted as referee in these spar- behind after the first quarter, son winds down. He started ring sessions. They do the best they can to like to see inducted in the prestigious a 10-11 mark when they back on October 13, 1979 Canastota New York Boxing Hall of Fame. give the youth simulation. Paul Poirier were trailing at the half and with a game between the fought the likes of World Champion Larry He was an undisputed World Champion. an 8-19 record when they Washington Capitals and the Holmes. He accomplished a great career in He fought eight other undisputed World were down at the end of the Buffalo Sabres. Champions. He fought in an era of only professional boxing at a very young age. This third quarter. Seitz, who also worked the was a good sparring session. Some of the eight World Champions. Tony DeMarco By contrast, in games Winter Classic with Frazier, Man. names participating: Reinaldo Oliveira III, excels as a champion and as a where the Celtics were has worked over 735 games There were more fighters in his era. Ray Oliveira Jr., Chris Fernandes, Curtis ahead or tied after one quar- since starting on October 7, Thomas, Chris Dudley, Chris Perry, Justin Tony DeMarco is a partner in the 15-round ter they had a 35-12 record, 1992 with a game between 1955 Fight of the Year. Morales, Eric Lugo, and many other budding A fight between when they were ahead or tied the Calgary Flames and the two great World Champions. Both fought Champions. They are all to be commended at the half they were 38-17 Los Angeles Kings. He also for their fine performances. furiously in these battles. Both World and when they were up or tied worked the 2008 NHL All-Star Carmen Basilio and Tony Our Prayers go out to our brother in Champions, after the third quarter, they Games in Atlanta. DeMarco! Two warriors, united eternally boxing, Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald. He’s a were 40-9. REMEMBER BRIAN SUTTER forever together, longtime fixture in our boxing world. A as co-participants, in Some of the best Celtics — who coached the Bruins “Fight of the 20th Century!” brotherhood like no other. A respectful and their 1955 situational records are de- for two years in the 1990s are scheduled to be jointly honored as part great guy as there is. He’s back on his feet. fense oriented. When they before being dismissed in Ready for the next round. “Ding!” We say of the 2010 induction weekend. Two days held opponents to 89 or fewer 1995? The former B’s men- our prayers for you Eddie Fitzgerald. after their June 10, 1955 fifty-fifth anniver- points they owned a 23-2 tor is now the coach of the sary first meeting. He’s recovering from a mild stroke, as he record as of April 6 They were Bentley (Alberta) Generals of Battle of the Badges II th made me aware of in our conversation. April 24 , Boston 12-2 when holding opponents the Chinook Hockey League, New England Law Enforce- Our prayers are with you. Please continue Athletic Club. to 19 or fewer points in the a circuit that is billed as ment battles FDNY Boxing. Come one, on your path to recovery. Send your get first quarter. “the longest existing senior well, wish cards to: Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald, come all. Check out these badged individu- With two weeks to go in the hockey league in Alberta 143 Franklin Street, Arlington, MA 02474. als. They’re disciplined, calm and courte- regular season the Celtics and the second longest in ous. In the Ring they’re tough. World Ring 4 Boston Boxing’s Meeting will be had used their traditional Canada.” Paul Pender on April 10, 2010 at Lindseys Restaurant Champion great was, himself, starting lineup of Paul Pierce, Sutter coached his 2008- in Wareham. I just spoke with Ring 4 Presi- a fire fighter. Other tough cookies, who Kevin Garnett, Kendrick 2009 team to victory in the wear/wore uniforms: Bob Benoit, Leo dent Bobby Franklin. Bobby Franklin ad- Perkins, Ray Allen and Rajon Allan Cup, Canada’s senior vised me that Jimmy Connors will be hon- Gerstel, Jason Pires. In the main event on Rondo in 67 games. That men’s hockey championship. th Adam “The Hebrew Hammer” ored at this meeting. Jimmy Connors is a April 24 , quartet had a 52-15 record His team is competing Quitt battles another tough opponent. Adam longtime Ring 4 Boston Member. He had a in those contests. But the once again this year with spectacular professional boxing career. One Quitt is on the Framingham Fire Depart- Celtics have used 11 differ- Cup games scheduled later “Irish” Bill Traft. of his opponents was Willie Pep. A boxing ment. He’s battling Both ent starting lineups. When this month in British New England Golden Glove Champions. Quitt great who compiled an unbelievable record. just one player is removed for Columbia. Jimmy Connors is a great man and a great 2006, and Traft 2004, and 2005. Tough injury or illness and a bench Coming to Boston two years Michael O’Donnell friend. is a Corrections Officer player starts in his place, that after winning the 1991 Jack at MCI Walpole. Michael O’Donnell is a very Pugs Luncheon will be on April 13th at qualifies as a different start- Adams Award as the NHL’s 11:00 am at the Florian Hall, Dorchester. successful and highly regarded boxing vet- ing lineup. When Ray Allen Best Coach while with eran and Dennis Marrese promises all a Tommy Martini again has a fabulous event played in a game the C’s were St. Louis, Sutter’s 1993-1994 great show. Dennis Marrese would like to planned. Tommy keeps punching with his 48-27, the best of an C’s Bruins team lost in the spectacular events “For the Pugs!” thank Larry Belcomino and Brian Dee for players. The other members second round of the Stanley of the starting five were not Cup playoffs. His 1994-1995 far behind in victories — just team got bounced in the off by a 3-4 games. first round, leading to his dis- SKATING INTO THE SUN- missal. SET — The NHL has an- After Boston he coached nounced that four veteran in Calgary and Chicago. on-ice officials –including That was followed by a stint two who worked the Winter with the Red Deer Rebels of Classic at Fenway Park this Canada’s Western Hockey past January — will retire at League. Regardless of the the end of the season. level, Sutter is still active in Referees Kerry Frazier and the game he loves — and Dan Marouelli, along with that’s what really counts.