VOL. 120 - NO. 25 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JUNE 17, 2016 $.35 A COPY North End Nursing Home Closing Happy Battle is Joined by Jeanne Brady On Monday night, David ing another set of damning in detail the horrible conditions Father’s Day E. Storto, President of Part- points and reinforcing one at Wingate during the two years ners Continuing Care and the another’s testimony. Key ques- he was visiting his son there. Spaulding Rehabilitation Net- tions, in no particular order, One woman described how ex- work, attended the North End/ included: hausting it was to work full-time Waterfront Neighborhood Coun- • Who actually owns the build- and take public transportation cil meeting “to do some ‘splain- ing and the land? every day to Brighton to visit in’” about Partners’ recently • Why was the property al- her mother. Daniel Passacantilli uncovered unilateral decision lowed to fall into such claimed and his daughter Alissa Tizzano to close the North End Nursing disrepair while being operated gave impassioned testimony on Home. I will give Partners credit by Partners? what moving her 93-year-old for sending the top guy, and • How much is it going to cost to grandmother with Alzheimer’s not some powerless minion (al- renovate the Wingate facility in after eight years in what has though he seemed like one most Brighton? How does that com- become her home will do to of the evening). Storto stood up pare to the estimate to renovate her. Basically, it’s a death front and took everything the the North End facility? sentence. John Graffeo spoke neighborhood had to throw at • Why can’t our nursing home with equal passion about his him. But he gave us nothing be renovated one floor or 99-year-old mother, another in return. section at a time? patient at the North End Nurs- The meeting, which had ad- • Why has there not been a ing Home. He read from Part- vertised the Partners agenda public hearing? ners’ website: “Partners Health- only days before, was packed to • Why was the North End Care is a not-for-profi t health overfl owing. Several people left community not part of a care system that is committed to because they could not get in. conversation on how to deal patient care, research, teaching, Our elected offi cials, alarmed with the building’s condition? and service to the community lo- by local media coverage and • Why did we fi nd out what cally and globally.” “Well, this is no doubt hundreds of irate was happening through the locally. So, what is Partners do- phone calls, were represented press? ing? They are doing completely th Sunday, June 19 by State Representative Aaron • What approvals are required the opposite!” he exclaimed. Michlewicz and State Senator for Partners to move forward All these testimonials were Joe Boncore. Both spoke at the with their plan? met with loud applause. And start of the meeting, express- • Is there any scenario where the “peanut gallery,” as my ing the requisite outrage, but we can keep the nursing home, father would call them, were News Briefs offering nothing in the way of or is this meeting just a waste extremely vocal throughout. action as yet. City Councilor Sal of our time? The comments were not kind, by Sal Giarratani LaMattina was unfortunately • And my favorite — would but they were legitimate. out of town and the City was you do this to YOUR mother? One question that was even- holding its vigil for the victims No answers were forthcom- tually answered concerned the An Ass on Page One? of the Orlando massacre that ing, even when moderator John actual ownership of the proper- I always thought the New York Times had a lot of night, hence the understand- Pregmon (newly elected Council ty. Over and over again, people asses writing for it over the years, but I never thought able absence of Mayor Marty president) quieted the crowd in questioned whether Partners I would see an ass on page one. However, there it was th Walsh. The North End’s city order to give Storto a chance actually owns the property, on Saturday, June 4 , in a front page story on severe liaison, Maria Lanza, was there, to respond. He claimed he was including one gentleman who fl ooding at the Louvre in France. The NY Times ran although she initially declined unfamiliar with the structural insisted that Storto return with with a photo of several ancient Roman statues getting to speak, problems at the Wingate facil- a bill of sale! Several people ready to be moved to higher ground and right there Meanwhile, Storto’s plan ity, he didn’t know how much remembered in some detail the on page one, there it was, the ass from ancient Rome. seemed to be to repeat all the renovations would cost, or promise that was made to the Of all the photos one could use about fl ooding at the the corporate-speak excuses why, specifically, the Fulton community by the City when Louvre, the NY Times went with an ass photo remind- already communicated in an Street building couldn’t be the Nursing Home fi nally be- ing me of Kramer from the Seinfeld Show. open letter from Partners to renovated one section at a time. came a reality so many years A Revoluntary Idea Here the neighborhood earlier that He claimed there were no plans ago — that the property would “When government decides to take away the right of day, and then answer ques- yet for selling the Fulton Street always be utilized for the benefi t citizens to bear arms, it is time for the people to take tions about how they plan to building (although he seemed of our North End seniors, that away government’s right to govern.” move forward with their done sure that Partners owned it). He they might grow old in famil- — President George Washington deal. But he can’t possibly be claimed that they were planning iar surroundings in the care The above quote shows just how radical our founders that dumb. If he didn’t expect to contact the families of the and company of their families were back in 1775. They believed government sprang the onslaught of fury that inter- patients to discuss the plans, when they were no longer able up from the people. Government rests in the hands of rupted him before he could get a but were blindsided by the so- to live at home. I fi nally asked its citizens and not the other way around. Our rights in full sentence out, he would not cial media and news articles. the Mayor’s liaison, silent until the Constitution and the Bill of Rights itself are rights be in the position he is in. From Hey, who’s blindsiding whom this point, how the mayor feels that cannot be stripped away by government. the specifi c question of whether here? Again, they can’t be that about all this and can the City However, today’s liberals and radical progressives the bathrooms are wheelchair stupid. And we aren’t, either. get to the bottom of the prov- have turned the American Revolution upside down. accessible — his claim that they They should have been way out enance of the property? Lanza What Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders wish for even are not was quickly met with ahead on this. They just didn’t responded that Walsh feels more is the end of our Constitutional-based Democratic derision as people told him how CARE. this issue is very important, as Republic. they push wheelchairs through I can’t possibly do justice to evidenced by his sending her. The choice is clear. Even if you dislike the way Trump those bathroom doors every the eloquent speeches made She then went on to describe an (Continued on Page 14) day — to the general question that night, so I hope that if you existing LDA — Land Disposi- of whether the Wingate building were not there, and you haven’t tion Agreement — held by the Partners is buying in Brighton seen the video yet, you will go BRA that does indeed specify is in better condition than our to northendwaterfront.com and that the parcel must be used as Fulton Street building — quick- watch. Francine Gannon did a a nursing home for North End POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE ly denounced by folks describ- great job of summarizing the residents or revert to the City, ing how often that facility had to history of the North End Nurs- and there must be “community 343 CHELSEA ST., DAY SQ., E. BOSTON close due to fl ooding on the fi rst ing Home and questioning the process” if Partners leaves. [Re- fl oor, Storto was shouted down. legality of Partners’ current ac- ally? Would she have mentioned Tues. 10:00 AM-3:00 PM — Thurs. 11:00 AM-2:00 PM He had no answers. tions given recently passed laws this if I hadn’t asked? Perhaps Call 617-227-8929 for more information Many people spoke eloquently concerning the closing of nurs- during the evening, each mak- ing homes. Joe Testa described (Continued on Page 2) PAGE 2 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2016

Simple TIMES . . . by Girard A. Plante

In journalism school at Utica struck and attempts to estab- College during the mid-1980s, lish a separate Father’s Day I learned that when writing a never took hold as business THE CHARACTER OF THE EARLY ROMANS story, the basic reuirements owners and consumers alike are Who, What, When, Where struggled to justify such spend- The character of the early Ro- The “Patria Potestas,” or the supreme and Why, as I built my article. ing sprees, even though the day mans seems quite clearly authority of the father, was the basis of Those Ws were to be answered was intended to jumpstart the defi ned when one exam- their family life. Because of their ability to in the fi rst — or, opening — economy. ines the social aspect of accept and obey a higher authority, they paragraph. Those lessons in With the advent of World War their life. This is revealed developed their capacity as soldiers, my fi rst year in a course named II in 1940, the cause gained in their architecture. conquerors, lawmakers, states- Journalism 101 have proven traction as an opportunity They built forums for men, and most importantly, useful 28 years later. to praise America’s soldiers. their public meetings and world builders. Through In this week’s column, I won- Again, the activities to begin political activity, pagan this principal trait, their der exactly the how, when, and a Father’s Day fell apart. The temples for their religion, unquestioned respect for where Father’s Day originated. war ended and the troops re- basilicas for business and parental authority, they The day to honor dads has its turned home. Yet the hope that legal affairs, palatial public have left an indelible mark roots in the state of Washing- a national collective focus on baths for pleasure and re- on the history of the world. ton on July 19, 1910, by that fathers for one day remained laxation, theaters in the half I believe that this inherent state’s governor. And after on the minds and in the hearts round for their dramas, amphi- characteristic has been passed on and in- 362 men died in a coal mine of millions of people determined theaters like the Colloseum for stinctively accepted by our present generation of in Monongah, West Virginia, to honor dear old dad. their gladiatorial contests, oval race tracks Italian-Americans. It is refl ected in their everyday on July 5, 1908, the national That day to honor fathers (which they called circuses) for their chariot attitude towards their jobs, their employers, their holiday seemed to be a lock. But came full circle 62 years after races, triumphal arches and giant pillars to honor love and affection for their parents, and for the that event became a one-time the initial attempt, in 1972, as their heroes, aqueducts by the mile to furnish the manner in which they accept their obligations to remembrance only for those President Richard M. Nixon set millions of gallons of water for their daily needs, their family and community. deceased men. aside a bitter re-election race bridges and fountains. Some of these structures This seems to be what it’s all about... “This is Amazingly, the national and penned a proclamation were built in Rome and some in other parts of Stirpe Nostra.” In future issues, we will briefl y holiday honoring fathers was creating Father’s Day. It is to- the Empire ... but the “Domus,” or private home examine the great Roman period in history, the shunned by most men in 1924 day a federal holiday that has for their intimate family life, ... was everywhere. structures they built, the development of the as President Calvin Coolidge Americans spending over $1 Through all of their political activity, religious early Christian Church, the inevitable progres- attempted to recognize fathers billion annually on everything and business affairs, cultural and leisurely pur- sion into the Romanesque and Byzantine styles, with an annual event. They from neckties to cologne to suits, and because of their strong family ties, the Gothic system and the Golden Renaissance. scoffed at “the holiday’s senti- cigars and sundry other com- there seems to be one consistent trait that was NEXT ISSUE: mental attempts to domesticate mercial items. evident throughout all of Roman History, and this The Character Of manliness with fl owers and gift- For those of us whose fa- is the capacity for obedience to their family elders. Roman Structures. giving.” Throughout the 1920s thers are deceased, and for and 1930s, groups fought to others no longer in your lives • North End Nursing Home Closing (Continued from Page 1) institute Parents’ Day to praise for whatever reason, do know during the couple dozen times Simboli’s fi nal defi ant procla- do everything in our power to both mothers and fathers. That that everybody has a father. residents brought it up prior to mation: “I don’t want this to keep our elderly in the North idea was quickly quashed by And it’s okay to honor them or my question? Maybe Marty did end TONIGHT. I want some- End! ” A call to action, echoed various groups determined to the coach, educator, neighbor, send you, Maria, but clearly thing DONE about this. If this several times during the meet- keep Mother’s Day exclusively uncle, grandfather or any man with instructions to be seen and guy [indicating Storta] can ing, spurred a line of attendees for women. who has become important in not heard. Which speaks vol- have a little bit of heart, we’ll outside the Nazzaro Center, Then the Great Depression your life. umes to what he really thinks call another meeting and I signing on to help fight City about all this. He is hoping it hope you [again, indicating Hall, or Partners, or whoev- goes away.] Storta] will be here sitting er is standing in the way of Not surprisingly, the meet- beside the mayor and the our keeping our elderly loved ing went over the time lim- governor, because WE’RE ones right here where they be- Senator DiDomenico it, but fi nally broke up after NOT CLOSING THE NURS- long. The battle is joined. Stay NEWNC’s Board Member Marie ING HOME! I will picket and tuned. Appointed to FY17 Budget Conference Committee Representative Todd Smola (R-Warren). “Creating the state budget is one of the most important jobs that the Legislature is tasked with, and it is an honor to once again serve on the conference committee with my colleagues in the Senate and House,” said DiDomenico. “I now look forward to getting to work to produce a final compromise budget that addresses the diverse needs of our communities and continues moving our entire Commonwealth forward.” Through this appointment, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Senator DiDomenico will Vice Chairman of the Senate play a key role in crafting Committee on Ways & Means, the state’s upcoming fiscal was recently appointed by year budget and will have the Senate President Rosenberg opportunity to advocate for the to a six-member Fiscal Year Commonwealth’s most critical 2017 (FY17) Budget Conference services and programs, as Committee. This committee will well as many of the innovative be working out the differences Kids First proposals laid out between the Senate budget in the Senate budget. Earlier passed in May and the version this year, DiDomenico was passed by the House of chosen to lead the Senate’s Kids Representatives in April. First Initiative, with the goal of Senator DiDomenico will be identifying best practices and joined by Senate Ways and innovative ideas for investing in Means Chairwoman Karen and supporting children across Spilka (D-Ashland) and the Commonwealth. Ranking Minority Member The conference committee Vinny deMacedo (R-Plymouth), members held their first as well as House Ways & Means meeting on Friday, June Chairman Brian Dempsey 10th, beginning negotiations (D-Haverhill), House Ways & for a fi nal FY17 budget. Fiscal Means Vice Chairman Stephen Year 2017 begins on July 1, Kulik (D-Worthington), and 2016. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2016 PAGE 3

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James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Watertown Sons of Italy Vol. 120 - No. 25 Friday, June 17, 2016 Distributes Nearly $10,000 to Scholarships & Charities OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions 4th Annual Boston Strong - Watertown Strong Bike Ride a Success of this our adopted country the United States of America: To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better than we found it.

Lou (Uncle Gino) Contini Celebrates 99th Birthday Lou (Uncle Gino) Contini, columnist John Christoforo’s last remaining uncle, turned 99 last week. He is the youngest son of Mike and Jenny Contini, the famed grandparents featured for the past 25 years in the column Nanna & Babbononno.

L-R: Watertown Sons of Italy President Tony Mastantuono along with scholarship winners Grace Katherine Duguay and Morgan Pepe with their families, Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn and Bike Ride Chairman Mike DiStefano.

This month, the Watertown Sons of Italy Lodge Piave Fiume #1036, an affi liate Lodge of the National Order Sons of Italy in America, distributed nearly $10,000 dollars to deserving high school graduates and local charities. These donations were made possible by the on-going fundraising efforts of the Sons of Italy throughout the year, including funds generated by the yearly motorcycle ride, the Bos- ton Strong - Watertown Strong Bike Ride, which honors the victims and fi rst responders from Lou with his wife, Ninna. This fall, they will be celebrating the Boston Marathon bombings. their 70th Wedding Anniversary. Started four years ago, after the Boston Marathon attacks, L-R: Past Grand Lodge of Massachusetts President James the Boston Strong - Water- DiStefano along with scholarship winners Karina Fereira Happy Birthday town Strong Bike Ride aims Franca, Michaela Antonellis, Sasha Helfner, and Gabriella to raise awareness of the fi rst Fiorentino Holden with Watertown Sons of Italy President responders who sacrifi ce their Tony Mastantuono. lives on a daily basis. The 1st June, which happens to fall on Watertown Youth Sports, Wa- Uncle Gino Responders Charity Fund was June 4, 2017. tertown Food Pantry, Watertown created to provide fi nancial aid Moreover, the Watertown Boys and Girls Club, Cousins From John and the Post-Gazette staff to those entering the fi eld as a Sons of Italy gave out an addi- Against Cancer, Italian Home for fi rst responder or branch of the tional six scholarships to high Children and many more. “This military, as well as any family of school graduates for academic is what the Order Sons of Italy a fi rst responder that may need accomplishments. These funds, is all about,” Mastantuono con- assistance. This year, Water- raised through on-going events tinues, “charity is a large part of town Police Chief Michael Lawn, and from the Watertown Sav- the Order and it is in the oath as well as other members of the ings Bank’s Customer Choice we all take as members. In some Police force and fi rst respond- Awards, were presented to: form every member contributes ers, were on hand to present Michaela Antonellis, Joseph to making these events, scholar- four scholarships to high school Thomas Brennan, Karina Fe- ships and donations a reality. graduates: Grace Katherine reira Franca, Sasha Helfner, Our members have a passion for Duguay, Debra Mannix, Molly Gabriella Fiorentino Holden and helping others.” Munger and Morgan Pepe, all Melissa Rose. “Every year, we The Watertown Sons of Italy of whom who are children of receive applicants with stun- Lodge Piave Fiume is a non-prof- a first responder and some ning academic achievements,” it, 501(c) 8 fraternal organization even are entering into the fi eld. says Watertown Sons of Italy established nearly 100 years “This is our fourth bike ride,” President, Antonio Mastan- ago, in 1920. The organization says ride chairman, Michael tuono, “and this year was no raises funds for scholarships DiStefano, “and every year the different. It can be a diffi cult de- and charitable causes such as event gets more support from cision to make, but the reward the Cooley’s Anemia Founda- sponsors and riders. We are of seeing the students receive tion and supports many local very grateful for everyone who the scholarships is priceless.” organizations. It holds several supports this great cause, and Throughout the year, local social events during the year this year we are excited to give and national charities also re- for members and non-members The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily out considerable scholarships ceive monies from the Sons of alike. Membership is open to the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. to four deserving individuals.” Italy, including: Cooley’s Anemia everyone. More complete infor- There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via Plans are already in progress Foundation, Doug Flutie Autism mation about the organization e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- for next year’s ride, scheduled addressed, stamped envelope. Foundation, Alzheimer’s Asso- is available at www.Watertown- always on the fi rst Sunday in ciations, Casa Monte Cassino, SonsofItaly.org. PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2016 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Marvelous Midsummer by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING fl owers on their heads, Scandi- OUT LOUD navians celebrate this holiday by Sal Giarratani by dancing around Maypoles bedecked with greenery, build- The Evil of Two Lessers? ing bonfi res near lakes and riv- ers, and sitting down to feasts I thought we would never have Getting back to the headline featuring summer ingredients another crazy election like the for this piece. With Hillary like strawberries and potatoes. one I viewed back in 1968 when Clinton heading into November Meanwhile, girls in Russia and I was a 20-year-old college stu- against Donald Trump, you can Eastern Europe float flower dent. That whole year was cra- bet the fi reworks haven’t even garlands down rivers and at- zy, and sadly very violent, with begun yet. tempt to foretell the future by two assassinations a month Trump is the story of a interpreting the movement of apart, Rev. Martin Luther King, political lifetime, an outsider the garlands. People in Spain Jr., and Bobby Kennedy. Presi- with no filter claws his way and Portugal celebrate the Feast dent Johnson got hounded out through 16 other candidates as of St. John the Baptist with out- of running for re-election with a he boasted he would. He won door carnivals, bonfi res, street strong Democratic challenge by primary after primary, taking fairs, and the exchange of pot- Gene McCarthy and his Clean on everyone and beating up ted herbs. Italians, of course, Gene student supporters; and everyone on the way to the top never pass up an opportunity a Southern Democrat named of the heap. for a festival, and party accord- George Wallace, Governor of Now the battle is on. Repub- What is it about summer which fell on August 1st. As a ingly on St. John the Baptist’s Alabama, ran as a Third Party lican Donald Trump versus nights that make me think of result, the summer solstice Day, especially in the cities of candidate, taking 13 percent Democrat Hillary Clinton. As magic, moonbeams, and fi re- marked the midpoint of the Florence and Turin, where he of the national vote. Many say for the title of this piece, it does fl ies and fairies fl itting about a season and as such was called is the patron saint. Outdoor he helped elect Republican seem to most voters as a race darkened forest? Perhaps the as Midsummer. In Europe, Mid- fairs and fireworks displays Richard Nixon president by a between two lessers. answer lies in the velvety hue summer heralded not only the mark the occasion. Out in the slim 43 percent to 42 percent The Democrats rally around of the evening sky, offset by the longest day of the year, but also countryside, people may enjoy margin over Democrat Hubert Hillary while the Republicans delicate diamond-like stars that the period after which the day- St. John’s apples, or le mele di H. Humphrey. are playing the Civil War. There peek out from the late sunset. light hours would slowly short- San Giovanni. A favorite of my Actually, I also must mention seem to be many “Never Trump Or perhaps the answer resides en. For this reason, I like viewing father, these are small green the riots outside the Demo- Republicans” out there who in the comforting sound of the solstice as the middle rather apples so named because they cratic convention in Chicago would rather lose to Hillary than crickets and cicadas humming than the beginning of summer ripen extremely early, just that `turned violent as anti-war win with Trump. their melody from deep within as well — it makes little sense around the time of the solstice. protesters took on the Chicago Trump, the guy without a fi l- bushes and trees. It could also to celebrate the start of summer No matter where one goes in cops. Many called the police re- ter, keeps going off message and be that people tend to congre- when the sun begins to diminish Europe, charming Midsummer action a “cop riot” and Chicago saying dumb things. The latest gate outside during the warm in the sky! Midsummer customs revelries emphasize the impor- got a big black eye over it. was about that judge born in summer twilight, illuminating later attached themselves to tance of the summer sun and The year 1968 was such a Indiana whom Trump referred the atmosphere with candles June 24th, St. John the Baptist’s the blessings of the season. powerful year that many col- to as a “Mexican.” and lanterns from barbecues Day, the feast commemorating The United States even boasts leges now offer political courses The race is on. Either Trump and alfresco dinners. I always the birthday of the important its own festivals full of outdoor on just that year alone. or Clinton will be the next fi nd that the most magical of Biblical fi gure six months before excursions, fi reworks and water Jump ahead to today, add president, unless Trump com- these nights occurs around Christmas. In Italy, St. John’s — the Fourth of July, of course! 48 years to my life, and 2016 pletely implodes or Clinton gets the summer solstice, the lon- Day customs symbolize both Above all, Midsummer is a is looking like a close second indicted. Forget Gary Johnson gest day and shortest night of the decline of the sun after the holiday tinged with bittersweet to ’68. The primaries turned and the Libertarians, not even the year. In olden times, the solstice and the sense of magic nostalgia. While it honors the into great reality TV on the Bill Weld can save that guy or summer solstice was known as which pervades the evening. height of the sun’s power and GOP side, and the Democrats vice versa. midsummer, which can confuse All over the Italian countryside, the carefree days of summer, it planned their coronation of It’s going to be a long, hot those of us who view the solstice gli fuochi di San Giovanni, or also recognizes that the hours Hillary Clinton. Bernie Sanders summer for all of us. I suggest as the beginning of summer St. John’s bonfi res, blaze from of sunlight will slowly start to kept things shaking but, in the going to the beach a lot and rather than the middle. Ancient the hilltops on the eve of the diminish once this date is past. end, the establishment won the spacing out with some good Europeans used agricultural saint’s festival. These fi res both It is a poignant reminder that day. It was, after-all, Hillary’s music. Bring plenty of sun- rather than purely astronomi- mimic the power of summer sun nothing lasts forever. Yet, Mid- turn as they said. block, too. cal methods of gauging the while also symbolically implor- summer is celebrated with joy, seasons, and so the solstice ing the sun to stay longer in the not sadness. Its celebrations was considered the height of sky. Young Italians may also encourage people to enjoy the summer rather than its com- spend the evening gathering longest day of the year by living mencement. As Christianity herbs, which are supposedly life in the present moment. We Congratulations spread across the continent, imbued with mystical properties know that the year is a cycle, Midsummer festivities became on this unusual and magical and that we should appreciate absorbed into the feast day of night. According to old super- each season for what it offers. JJacquelineacqueline PPerezerez St. John the Baptist, creating stitions, these herbs work espe- In the darkness of autumn and an indelible mix of traditions. cially well for romantic divina- winter reveals celebrations of The result is one of my favorite tion, and people slip them under the Earth’s bounty and commu- holidays, a festival that embod- their pillows to dream of their nal feasts where families gather ies the magic and boldness of future spouse. together in joy and goodwill summer. All across Europe, similar against the cold. And yes, the Europeans in older times Midsummer and St. John the sun will be once more reborn began the summer on May 1st, Baptist’s Day traditions utilize in a bright blaze of glory on or May Day, the holiday that the seasonal staples of water, the winter solstice, immortal- marked the time to let livestock fi re and greenery. In Scandina- ized in light-themed holidays out to graze in pastures. Sum- via, Midsummer is one of the like Hanukkah, Christmas and mer ended on Lughnasadh, the most signifi cant holidays of the New Year’s Eve. So this summer festival of the grain harvest and year, on par with Easter and solstice, live in the moment and the fi rst fruits of the autumn, Christmas. Sporting wreaths of enjoy all that summer has to provide on the longest day of the year — and let’s make a vow to carry that sunshine, optimism and wondrous magic within us Richard Settipane for the rest of the year.

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POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2016 PAGE 5 For the Love of Spock Honors Original West Ender Leonard Nimoy by Susan Minichiello One of the West End’s favorite the anniversary. At a fan event sons, Leonard Nimoy, is being on May 21st, the studio enlisted celebrated once again in a new Zachary Quinto to reveal and fi lm. dedicate a street on its Holly- For the Love of Spock pre- wood lot as Leonard Nimoy Way miered at the Tribeca Film in honor of the beloved actor. Festival in New York in April Leonard grew up in Boston’s to critical and fan acclaim. Ac- West End and never forgot cording to the fi lm’s website, his childhood community and the documentary “celebrates how it infl uenced his life. He the upcoming 50th Anniversary revisited the area many times of Star Trek through a personal, as an adult and — in the last intimate look at the life and year of his life — starred in career of Leonard Nimoy, and another of Adam’s documen- his alter-ego, Mr. Spock, as told taries, Leonard Nimoy’s Bos- by his son, Adam Nimoy.” ton, which featured the neigh- For more than 45 years in borhood and the West End television and film, Leonard Museum. Leonard said his played Mr. Spock, the renowned experiences in public speaking starship Enterprise’s fi rst offi cer at the West End House and and science offi cer of human- (Photo courtesy of in the theater program at the Vulcan descent. For the Love scoop.previewsworld.com) Elizabeth Peabody House “ … of Spock features never-before- set me on a path, which became seen home video and fam- Love of Spock will get a world- my life’s work.” ily photos and interviews with wide release with Gravitas You can read more about the Zachary Quinto — who plays Ventures. The fi lm will hit U.S. fi lm in this Hollywood Reporter Spock in the new fi lm series — theaters and VOD on Septem- review, and keep up with devel- along with TV series originals ber 9th, one day after the 50th opments on Facebook. Leonard William Shatner and George anniversary of the original TV died on February 27, 2015 at Takei as well as J.J. Abrams, series. Paramount Pictures, the age of 83, but clearly, the Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, Jim owners of the Star Trek fran- legend of the man, the actor, Parsons, and others. chise and partial backers of the and the original West Ender On June 2nd, the announce- documentary, is holding a num- is here to stay. Live long and ment circulated that For the ber of events commemorating prosper, indeed. Merrimack Valley Chamber President/CEO Joseph Bevilacqua Dorothy Curran Speaker at Presti gious New England Wednesday Night Concerts Return Family Business Conference and the Boston Parks and Rec- Merrimack Valley Chamber President/ reation Department in partner- CEO Joseph Bevilacqua was a speaker at ship with title sponsor Bank of prestigious New England Family Business America. Additional support is Conference held this week in Boston. provided by media sponsor the The Conference, which featured ses- Boston Herald, night sponsor sions and presentations addressing a AARP Massachusetts, and Polar variety of topics crucial to family busi- Beverages. nesses, was sponsored by the The Family The series kicks off July Business Association of Massachusetts, 13th with AARP Night featuring along with Massachusetts Family Busi- Beatlejuice, the number one ness Magazine who held their New Eng- choice for Beatles fans looking land Family Business Conference at the Omni Parker House in to get their fi ll of the Fab Four. Boston. Bevilacqua was asked to be a seminar presenter discussing Beatlejuice has the distinction the Chamber’s marketing and support of family-owned businesses, of faithfully reproducing the under the Merrimack Valley Chamber Means Business Program. beloved Liverpudlians’ mu- The Chamber, under Bevilacqua’s leadership, was the fi rst ever sic note-for-note, from early recipient of the Family Business Association Awards for Massa- Beatles to late Beatles, without chusetts Family Business Advocacy. The Dorothy Curran Wednes- Now celebrating 44 years as costumes or stage gimmicks. Bevilacqua noted, “I believe it is positive recognition of our busi- day Night Concert Series re- Boston’s longest-running free Performing some of the greatest ness assistance programs when we are asked to speak to a New turns from July 13th through outdoor concert series, these songs ever written, Beatlejuice England regional audience about the Merrimack Valley Chamber’s August 24th for another great performances bring four sum- covers every era of the Beatles efforts to assist small and family-owned businesses.” season of outdoor music to mer nights of great entertain- catalog as well as the solo ca- entertain music fans of all ages ment to this unique venue reers of the lads from Liverpool. on City Hall Plaza with funk and located in the heart of Boston. On August 3rd, New Bedford’s soul music legends Tavares, the All shows begin at 7:00 pm. own Tavares, one of the most fab sounds of Beatlejuice, Disco The series is presented by memorable soul groups of the Night with Stardust, and the Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the ’70s and ’80s, performs instant- ataldo nteriors ome smooth R&B stylings of Harold Mayor’s Office of Tourism, ly recognizable international C I H Melvin’s Blue Notes. Sports, and Entertainment, hits such as “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel” and “More Known for Stretching the Boundaries Than a Woman.” of Color & Design 2016 RENTAL REGISTRATION City Hall Plaza favorite Star- dust returns on August 10th for IS NOW OPEN Disco Night, featuring classic Cataldo I nteriors Home dance fl oor and pop hits. The Offers a Treasurer Chest of All private rental properties in the City of Boston must be registered Dorothy Curran Wednesday Home Décor - Accessories annually by July 1 with the Inspectional Services Department. 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Bldg. www.cityofboston.gov/isd/housing, Call 617-635-5300 or email: [email protected] 857-317-6115 Jim (617) 263-7766 PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2016 Saint Leopold III ALL THAT ZAZZ by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari by Mary N. DiZazzo Leopold is mainly remembered for the development of the country and, in particular, Beauty is MARILYN MONROE! the founding of several monasteries. He estab- lished the Klosterneuburg Monastery, which he subsequently expanded to become his residence. Leopold also founded the monasteries of Heiligenkreuz, Kleinmariazell and Seitenstetten, developing a territory still largely covered by forest. He fostered the development of cities, such as Klosterneuburg, Vienna and Krems, as well. A man of strong convictions, Leopold’s stand in the investiture controversies made him the preferred candidate among the Bavarians for the position of Holy Roman Emperor in 1125. However, Leopold refused the nomination and the glory of the empire, in favor of governing Austria. Through wise governance and faith in God, he succeeded in securing peace and justice for his people. He was a much loved ruler, faithful Marilyn’s Tomb The memory of this holy man lived long after husband, and generous father. his death. Leopold was born at Babenberg castle Leopoldo died during a hunting accident in Ciao Bella, fume (Marilyn’s favorite), small in Gars, near Melk, in Lower Austria in 1073. 1136. In the years following his passing, he be- June 1st this year was the statues, etc. I came to know The Babenbergs came to Austria from Bavaria came known as “Leopold the Good.” He was so iconic fi lm star Marilyn Monroe’s her as a talented actress with where the family had risen to prominence in popular as an intercessor in Austria that eventu- 90th birthday! Her fans came out beauty beyond our dreams! She the 10th Century. In 1096, at age 23, Leopold suc- ally his sanctity was offi cially recognized by the in droves. She lived to be only 36 was said to have manufactured ceeded his father as head of Austria. He married Catholic Church. Pope Innocent VIII canonized years old. A self-made woman the “Marilyn” look by herself! twice. His fi rst wife, who may have been one of him in 1485, noting in his homily the juxtaposi- and well-read in her short life, Brilliant! the von Perg family, died in 1105. In 1106, he tion between a Germany engulfed in blood, death she was remarkable. Her death I’ve become a huge fan of this married Agnes, daughter of Emperor Henry IV. and devastation, beside an Austria enjoying the is still a mystery to some peo- gal. I was lucky enough to win a She was the widow of Frederick of Hohenstaufen, God-given blessings of peace, justice and human ple. My opinion is that the de- lottery ticket and attend Chris- with whom she already had two children. The kindness that lasted through his 20-year reign mons in her mind took over and ty’s Auction House in New York couple would have another 17 children, of whom over the people of Austria. she didn’t have the network of City when all her belongings were 11 would survive childhood. Many of these chil- In 1663, he was declared patron saint true friends and doctors to auctioned off! I was inches away dren married spouses from neighboring lands, of Austria. His Feast Day is celebrated on help lead the way. It goes for when the dress that she wore to encouraging peaceful relations. November 15th. many. sing Happy Birthday to John F. The week of her birthday, there Kennedy came out on display. were all kinds of TV shows on Christy’s dimmed its lights and her life. Documentaries and, of the dress moved forward on a course, her famous movies that lighted mannequin! Quite spec- America Must Stand Together Strong whisked her from her skirt blow- tacular! Memorable! by Sal Giarratani ing up to stardom. At the peak My husband, David, drove me of it all, she knew how much the to Brooklyn, NY, for an elaborate ISIS attacks as being either audience adored her. The camera photo exhibition of her. All the directed or inspired, as if the also loved her! There will be no famous photographers who were difference means anything. one else like Marilyn again. She lucky enough to have met her The President once again was a diamond herself. and capture her image were all states, we will follow the evi- My love for Marilyn all started notably credited. A stupendous dence to where it goes and we with my “Nail Tech” career. trip! will resolve to do something. Do My boss at the time asked me I’ve also been to her grave at what? Do something different? to show him my technique. I Pierce Brothers in Los Angeles We won’t. It will be the same would spray scented water on and spent quite a few hours thing all over again. We will just the hands between steps during there. There is a cement bench sit back and wait for the next the manicure. He asked “what dedicated to Marilyn where one assault. is that?” I said, “It’s scented can sit and dream! America needs leadership water.” The boss let me know My house is peppered with and not a leaderless stand. that I should give that step a Marilyn! From a Barbie-like We need to identify the enemy name. Example: “Jean Harlow telephone that “rings” with her I read the horrible news out can we defeat this enemy, if we for what it is. President Bush, Water,” “Greta Garbo Water?” singing “I want to be loved by of Florida, yet another example won’t even acknowledge who or following 9/11, said we must As you may guess, it was fi nally you” while her white skirt blows of a radical Islamist terrorist what it is? defeat ISIS over there or fi ght called “Marilyn Monroe Water!” up over a NYC street grate! I’m attack on American soil. Ap- Four times America has been it over here. Today, we can’t I found stickers of her to place not kidding. I even replaced the parently, according to some struck during the President’s seem to fi ght it over there and on the spray bottle. (I’m also “fan” recently. Oh, and let’s not news sources, a lone gun- time in offi ce. This latest attack now we are also fi ghting it over a sticker queen!) Whenever a forget our Marilyn bathroom! man opened fi re at a gay night on the gay community was an here. sticker looked rough, I’d change Pictures on the walls, and lip club in Orlando, killing 49 and attack on everyone. The war we Many of my liberal friends it. Now you must know, I really soaps for days! injuring another 50 victims. fi ght is with an enemy avowed to need to stop all this denial, or didn’t know much about this This Birthday month deserves That’s it, that’s all they decided destroy Western values. the shooting here in America Marilyn Monroe until I incorpo- a kind thought for Marilyn! So do to report. It would be nice if liberals, will just continue. Leadership rated her “water” into my service. it and watch one of her movies! We see, once again, the elites conservatives, Democrats, and starts at the top and America My clients gave me everything We can still dream. seem to continue to ignore the Republicans could stand as is stilling waiting for some “Marilyn” as gifts. I received her Buona giornata and God bless obvious. The New York Times one in a common cause, but leadership from anyone in the calendars every year, posters, the United States of America! and Washington Post have an already the progressive/lib- Nation’s Capital. We have do- movies, pictures, Channel per- — Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull issue saying the words “Radi- eral elites have declared war nothings and know nothings in Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns at www.allthatzazz. cal Islamic Terrorism.” Our on guns, the mentally ill and charge at the moment. com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts President Obama once again homophobes. Already, they are We must stand Together distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be con- avoids the use of that term. How parsing words, talking about Strong! tacted at (978) 470-8183 or [email protected].

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Charlie Baker and Liberty Mutual Insurance Boston’s Historic Faneuil Hall for Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) Three Nights of Opera honored Governor Charlie Baker with its Dr. Jim O’Connell NEMPAC Opera Project Presents Award. For almost 25 years, the governor has been BHCHP’s ally Rossini’s La Cenerentola and advocate, helping to ensure The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) that its patients receive the top invites guests to Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, as they transform quality health care the state is The Great Hall into an 18th century loyalist British countryside known for. through a night of opera featuring Rossini’s La Cenerentola, June BHCHP also honored Lib- 23rd – 25th at 7:30 pm, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq. Boston. erty Mutual Insurance with The NEMPAC Opera Project presents La Cenerentola, a two-act its Tim Russert Award for its opera sung in Italian with English surtitles. La Cenerentola turns philanthropic leadership and Cinderella on its head with an evil stepfather, bouts of mistaken longstanding partnership with identity, and most of all, the triumph of good. the nonprofi t. Liberty Mutual The production is musically directed by Dr. Tiffany Chang and Chairman and CEO David Long stage directed by Rebecca Miller. It will feature a chamber orches- accepted the award on his com- Dinner honorees Governor Charlie Baker and Liberty Mutual tra, a professional cast of singers and choristers and, unique to pany’s behalf. The ceremony this production, NEMPAC’s youth students featured in the specially Chairman and CEO David Long, center, with BHCHP President took place at BHCHP’s Medicine Dr. Jim O’Connell, left, and Chief Executive Director Barry choreographed overture. that Matters Gala, Monday, May The NEMPAC Opera Project, founded in 2012, continues its an- Bock. th 16 , at the Renaissance Boston nual tradition of presenting a fully staged opera in one of Boston’s Waterfront Hotel. Some 500 most historic venues. Thriving in non-traditional spaces, NEMPAC guests attended and the event is proud to call Faneuil Hall - The Great Hall their home as they raised more than $600,000. return there for their 4th consecutive year. “In so effectively reaching a new audience, the NEMPAC Opera Founded in 1985, BHCHP Project scored an important victory for opera in the 21st century, has evolved into the largest and helping to secure the genre’s survival into the future.” - The Boston most comprehensive health care Musical Intelligencer, July 1, 2015. for the homeless program in the Special to this project is the NEMPAC community outreach per- country, delivering services to formance in the Christopher Columbus Park scheduled for Sunday, more than 12,000 homeless June 26th at 4:30 p.m. This performance features a semi-staged men, women and children a year version of La Cenerentola in the Christopher Columbus Waterfront at more than 60 shelters and Park. In an effort to make opera affordable to all, this event is free sites. For more information, visit and open to the public. Dinner co-chair Anne www.bhchp.org. For more information on NEMPAC’s Opera Project, please visit BHCHP supporters Bill Hornan Finucane and committee http://www.nempacboston.org/performance-season/nempac-op- and Greg Galaez. member John Sasso. era-project Please visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2546403 for ticket sales or more information. About NEMPAC NEMPAC is the North End of Boston’s key resource for arts pro- gramming. A group of North End mothers founded NEMPAC in 2001 in an effort to create musical programming for their children. As of October 2016, we are serving over 920 students a week through our education programs and partnerships. NEMPAC concerts and special performance projects, like the NEMPAC Opera Project, aim to make the North End of Boston a destination for the arts and culture. As we continue to grow as a Performing Arts Center, NEMPAC fosters creativity and elevates social culture in our community through quality programming and education accessible to all.

Mayor Marty Walsh and Maryanne Rooney-Hegan, Fr. Tom Conway of St. Anthony BHCHP’s Emerging Leader Shrine, Mary Ann Ponti, and Ariana Gillen. Catherine Minahan.

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The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani

didn’t last that long, but she learned from the experience. GOO GOO DOLLS – that make statements. Check This Hyde Park shop seems to BOXES out the initial cut “Nothing To be a big hit in the neighbor- Warner Bros. Records Show For It.” The fast-paced hood. Best of luck to Maria and It’s nice to hear the excitement tempo continues throughout Salamander’s. created by the music of the Femi’s menu of politically JEFF ROSS RUNNING FOR three-decade old group, the Goo penned songs, including “The REGISTER OF DEEDS Goo Dolls, on their latest album, World Is Changing,” the intense Jeff Ross who is a candidate Boxes. It started in Buffalo, title track, “No Place For My for Register of Deeds in Suffolk New York, in 1986, when John Dream,” the percussion gem County recently spoke at the Rzeznik, Robby Takac, and “Action Time,” and the smack of June 13th Jeffries Point Neigh- George Tutuska poured the government corruption on “No borhood Association meeting. foundation for GGD. The lead Work, No Job, No Money.” Femi The Jeffries Point group is a single, “So Alive,” confi dently addresses the empty promises very active community group hit the charts quickly, but there of politicians via “Carry On and often gives candidates for are also ten more excellent cuts. Pushing On,” and the blistering offi ce a chance to talk to the Check out the powerful opener “Politics Na Big Business,” as community’s residents. “Over and Over,” followed by he holds nothing back with SHOWBOAT SAILING Here’s a great message billboard in East Boston at the corner the persuasive “Souls in the his messages. He continues INTO BOSTON of George Visconte Way and Breman Street and which can Machine,” the pleading “Flood,” with the woes of “Na So We Showboat the musical will be clearly be seen by morning rush hour commuters heading remedy-seeking “The Pin,” and See Am,” the abandonment of sailing into Boston starting on towrad Sumner Tunnel. the pleading title cut “Boxes.” support with “One Man Show,” June 22nd until July 3rd at the The moods continue to rise the government’s method of ALEX FOR SHERIFF OF Boston Globe cries crocodiles Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont and fall with the realization taking their money on “Wey Our SUFFOLK COUNTY tears for MassHeath recipients, St., Boston. For more informa- of “Free of Me,” the confusion Money,” and the instrumental, Revere’s Alex Rhalimi is kick- they have dry eyes for everyone tion, go to citicenter.org. and disbelief of a relationship explosive, fi nal track “This Is ing off his campaign for Suffolk else. Pardon me if I don’t feel CAMPBELL PUSHES gone bad in “Reverse,” singing Only the Beginning.” If his music County Sheriff on next Monday guilty about the plight of folks HOMEOWNER SURCHARGE praises in “Lucky One,” plus has peaked your curiosity, mark and Tuesday. On Monday, June with bad teeth on MassHealth. Boston City Councilor Andrea “Prayer In My Pocket.” The your calendar for July 26th, 20th at 7:00 pm, he will be at DOLLY PARTONS COMING Campbell is supporting the strains of “Long Way Home” when Femi will make a stop at the West on Centre restaurant, TO THE WANG Community Preservation Act put the fi nishing touches on Boston’s Brighton Music Hall, 1732 Center St., West Roxbury, Country singer Dolly Parton on the ballot this November. Boxes. The Goo Goo Dolls will 158 Brighton Ave., Allston, MA. hosted by the Hennigan Family, will be bringing her Dolly Pure This legislation is intended to be at Boston’s Blue Hills Bank A HOLOGRAM and on Tuesday, June 21st, he & Simple Show to the Wang create more affordable housing Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., on FOR THE KING will be at the East Boston Yacht Center on June 21st. For more and support other priorities like August 16th. Lakeshore Records Club, 1 Rice St., East Boston, information, go to citicenter.org. historic preservation. It would ALICE THROUGH THE Amid oriental strings and a starting at 6:00 pm. HAVE YOU TRIED THE be funded by a surtax on prop- LOOKING GLASS - choir comes “Mr. Clay, from 2ND ANNUAL RECOVERY WINTHROP BOOK DEPOT & erty bills for homeowners. SOUNDTRACK the score for A Hologram for THOUGHTS WALK CAFE YET? She believes that the benefi ts Walt Disney Records the King with music composed The second annual Recovery If you haven’t yet, you should outweigh the costs, adding that The call went out to Danny by Johnny Klimek and Tom Thoughts Walk will be held stop by the Winthrop Book the City Council had the option Elfman, requesting his creativity Tykwer. The free-spirited, on June 25th. Pre-registration Depot. Check out their books, of doing 1 percent, 2 percent or to score Alice Through The opening track is the pre-cursor begins at 10:00 am, and the newspapers, cards and more. 3 percent, and they voted for Looking Glass, allowing him to the eleven tunes of this score walk starts at 11:00 am, at Then have coffee, tea, bagel, the 1 percent. I guess we should to expand on his original Alice of tunes that have a way to work 300 Ocean Avenue in Revere, brownie, oatmeal and even all be thanking the council for theme. The result is a fresh into your mindset. Immediately by MGH. For more information, more stuff. Opens weekdays at that, huh? and beautiful track, enhanced you will fi nd yourself tapping go to recoverythoughtshelp.com. 6:30 am, 11 Somerset Avenue, What is never mentioned is to be longer than the original, your feet and hands to the HOW ABOUT ACCESS TO Winthrop, MA. that more taxes paid by home- adding male choirs. The 28-slice music, along with the no AFFORDABLE DENTAL SALAMANDER’S CAFE owners only means higher rents soundtrack is highlighted by pressure sound of “Full Steam CARE FOR ALL? NOW IN HYDE PARK for tenants. Pink’s explosive song “Just Ahead.” It’s all relative with While the Boston Globe re- I read about a new café that I’m still voting NO in Novem- Like Fire” which she penned the strings throughout “Family cently editorialized in favor of opened in Hyde Park. The ber, and you should, too. for the fi lm. The seemingly out- Business,” followed by the giving low-income MassHealth place is called Salamander’s SUMMER SAFETY AND of-control fi lm features much picky, plucky aura of “Voyager,” residents access to dental care, Café 1231 River Street and it BIKE RODEO JUNE 18 time travel, for which Elfman the haunting “Timeless,” and the newspaper doesn’t even is owned by Maria “Mercedes” The Boston Police, District creates a wind tunnel of music the foot stomping “Marching address how many working Pica. The shop has been opened C-11, will be holding a Summer to follow the characters through On.” The non-stop pace of this folks who do have access to for four months. It is a great cof- Safety & Bike Rodeo on Satur- the years. Elfman is very much refreshing music continues dentists’ offi ces simply do not fee shop/café with a Columbian day, June 18th, at the McKeon at the top of his game for this with “The King Is Coming,” then have enough dental insurance fl avor to it. Post, 4 Hilltop St., Dorchester score, firing on all cylinders takes a moment to announce to cover procedures. While the Maria is quite the entrepre- (in the parking lot), from 10:00 with the kind of music that “Zahra,” before moving on to a neur. This is her bounce-back am until 1:00 pm. Kids aged celebrates the good times, while song titled for New England’s LEGAL NOTICE restaurant. She opened Sala- 4-12, and parents, are invited. struggling through the dark state of “New Hampshire,” with mander’s a few years back over Bring your bike and helmet times, with “Alice” stepping up a touch of xylophone to create Commonwealth of Massachusetts in East Boston at the Maverick for fun bike games and agility The Trial Court as the opening track, along with the end title for “A Hologram Probate and Family Court Department Marketplace. Her fi rst attempt tests. Four bikes will be raffl ed the haunting “Saving the Ship,” for the King.” Topping off the Middlesex Division off for community kids. Grilled the pensive “Looking Glass,” soundtrack beautifully is a 208 Cambridge Street LEGAL NOTICE hot dogs for everyone! Cambridge, MA 02141 Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the blaring horns of “To the bonus track labeled “Traveler,” (617) 768-5800 For more information, call Rescue.” Second half continues and your musical passport has The Trial Court Docket No. 550887TP2 Probate and Family Court Department Community Services at 617- to offer additional feelings in been stamped and you’re on NOTICE OF FIDUCIARY’S ACCOUNT Middlesex Division 343-4524. the form of “Time Is Up,” the your way! 208 Cambridge Street To all persons interested in the estate of Mary string-laden “Goodbye Alice,” BEYOND TWO SOULS Cambridge, MA 02141 O’Connell of Framingham, MA, a mentally (617) 768-5800 the brevity of “Seconds Song,” VIDEO GAMESOUNDTRACK incapacitated person. ATTENTION Docket No. MI16D1936DR the mystery of “Clock Shop,” the Lakeshore Records You are hereby notifi ed pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 72 that the 5th through SEPARATE SUPPORT SUMMONS BY ATTORNEYS celebrative “They’re Alive,” and Beyond Two Souls is an 6th and fi nal accounts of Bank of America, N.A. PUBLICATION AND MAILING the fi nale, the defi ning “Story interactive drama action- and Joan O’Connell as Co-Trustees’ CARTWRIGHT, MARY A *the fi duciaries under an Irrevocable Trust The POST-GAZETTE VS. of Time!’ adventure game for a home Agreement dated July 24, 1996 for the benefi t CARTWRIGHT, LEWIS newspaper is a paper FEMI KUTI video game console. Lorne of Mary O’Connell have been presented to said of general circulation. NO PLACE FOR MY DREAM Balfe, who wrote the score Court for allowance. To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Sepa- We are qualifi ed to Knitting Factory Records explained, “As a composer, If you desire to preserve your right to fi le an objection to said account(s), you or your rate Support requesting that the Court establish accept legal notices Femi Kuti has learned much you spend your time with your attorney must fi le a written appearance in said that such living apart from the defendant is for from his father Fela Kuti, the head down, staring at your court at Cambridge on or before July 18, 2016 justifi able cause. The Complaint is on fi le at the from any court in each the return day of this citation. Court. town that we serve. founding father of Afrobeat, hands, stumbling to find a You may upon written request by regis- An Automatic Restarainig Order has been enough to be the chosen chord progression or tense, tered or certifi ed mail to the fi duciary, or to the entered in this matter preventing you from tak- successor his father wished scoring the music for the game attorney for the fi duciary, obtain without cost a ing any action which would negatively impact copy of said account(s). If you desire to object the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE LEGAL NOTICES him to be. Delivering his own soundtrack. But when I looked to any item of said account(s), you must, in Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. sound, Femi has managed up at this footage, I never would addition to fi ling a written appearance as afore- You are required to serve upon Mary A. Cart- For information on placing to defy local authorities and have thought it was a game I said, fi le within thirty (30) days after said return wright, 45 Walnut Street, 1st Floor, Belmont, day or within such other time as the court upon MA 02478 your answer, on or before July 15, a Legal Notice in the his upbringing to break free was scoring. At one moment it motion may order a written statement of each 2016. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed musically and speak truth was a game, but then it quickly such item together with the grounds for each to the hearing and adjudication of this action. POST-GAZETTE, please to power. Femi has created a became more far more.” With objection thereto, a copy to be served upon the You are also required to fi le a copy of your call (617) 227-8929; fi duciary pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. Rule 5. answer, if any, in the offi ce of the Register of this balance to his father’s ideas of that idea, Balfe has put together Court at Cambridge. or mail notice to: Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., music and political thoughts, the soundtrack of 16 songs that First Justice of this Court at Cambridge this Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., POST-GAZETTE with a commitment to his own takes you on a thrilling journey 8th day of June, 2016. First Justice of this Court, P.O. BOX 135 work. There’s no hesitance in across the globe as you play Date: June 8, 2016 Date: June 3, 2016 BOSTON, MA 02113 his sound that features blaring, out the remarkable life of Jodie Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 6/17/16 Attn: Legal Notices well-timed horns on eleven cuts Holmes. Run date: 6/17/16 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2016 PAGE 11

the Billboard 200 in 2015. Trainor his entire Paris gig in French, and his released the fi rst single, “No,” from Thank Berlin show in German throughout. You in March, and “Better” featuring SPECIAL According to his team, he is planning Yo Gotti in April. Trainor won Best EVENTS on learning and performing his shows NOW New Artist at the Grammy Awards in in Spanish, Russian and Arabic, too. February. SUFFOLK DOWNS Also a talented impressionist, his three PLAYING 525 McClellan Highway, East Boston most notable ones include God in the XFINITY CENTER CIRQUE DU SOLEIL — Now through style of James Mason, Sean Connery 885 S. Main St., Mansfi eld, MA July 10, 2016. Cirque du Soleil’s brings as Noah and other characters, and Mrs. www.LiveNation.com its Kurios show to Boston for a dazzling Badcrumble, a Scottish clarinet teacher, UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN TOBY KEITH — July 22, 2016. Toby performance sure to please the whole who was in in fact, his childhood piano Keith never fails to give his dedicated family. Part art, part human circus, part teacher. fans a dynamite and groundbreaking phantasmagoric spectacle — nothing yet personal performance … so it’s no quite matches Cirque’s unique blend of WILBUR THEATRE wonder that people return time and time music, dance, choreography, and acro- 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA again to see the country superstar LIVE! batics. This year’s performance takes 617-248-9700 Grab your opportunity to catch one of place under the Grand Chapiteau at www.TheWilburTheatre.com the most highly-anticipated tours of the beautiful Suffolk Downs. BILL MAHER — August 27, 2016. Bill entire year … tickets are guaranteed to Maher has set the boundaries of political sell fast, so be sure to book early to avoid LYNN AUDITORIUM humour on what is just about allowed on disappointment! 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA American television, yet still manages to JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL 781-599-SHOW push the envelope on a frequent basis. REEFER BAND — August 20, 2016. www.LynnAuditorium.com His combination of unfl inching honesty Singer, songwriter, author, actor, and JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD and blunt obersations have earned him businessman Jimmy Buffett has been a LIVE! — October 15, 2016. America’s a staggering 23 Emmy nominations, staple on the American concert circuit most beloved animal expert, Jack and a star on Hollywood’s Walk of since the early 1970s. Known for his Hanna, brings his two-time Emmy Fame. Particularly known for his hugely anecdotal songs about a laid-back life Award winning television series to the critical views on religion, Maher’s humor on the beach, Buffett has described his live stage with Jack Hanna’s Into the squares to the left of center, and has music as “drunken Caribbean rock ‘n’ Wild Live! In this awe-inspiring event, more often than not set his crosshairs roll,” or Gulf-and-Western, as it has Jungle Jack will introduce you to some on the right-wing political movement been dubbed by others. Buffett moved of the world’s most spectacular animals. (particularly the Tea Party), and shows to Nashville in the late 1960s with the Jack will also share humorous stories a vociferous support for universal health dream of becoming a country singer, and amazing exclusive footage from care, same-sex marriage and environ- and he released his debut album in his worldwide adventures. From the mentalism. However, since the events of 1970. After his fi rst marriage fell apart, jungles of Rwanda to the savannas of 9/11, he has supported racial profi ling he left Nashville for Key West and it was Australia, Jack has explored the cor- at transport hubs, and is a supporter of there that he developed the easy-going ners of the globe as one of the most gun rights. As well as his long-running beach-bum persona that he has become visible and respected animal ambas- television panel show Real Time with Bill known for. With 28 studio albums under sadors. You’ve seen him appear on Maher, he is still a keen participant on his belt, and sell-out shows year after David Letterman, Good Morning America, the political comedy circuit. year, it’s no wonder that Buffett has and many others — now you can enjoy amassed a large and incredibly loyal Jungle Jack’s infectious energy as he following known as “Parrot Heads.” Buf- takes you “into the wild!” to see some of THEATER fett will deliver an unforgettable night the most fascinating animals, live! of fun times, hilarious stories and great music!!! SHUBERT THEATRE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 100 Atlantic Avenue, Boston SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER 866-348-9738 781-639-6002 www.CitiCenter.org 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA www.FOCCP.org 978-546-7391 SHOW BOAT — June 22 through DANCIN’ IN THE PARK! — Thursday, July 3, 2016. Based on Edna Ferber’s [email protected] August 4th, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. BOOKER T. JONES — July 28, 2016. bestselling novel, this grand American Come help the Friends of Christopher musical follows the lives of the per- One of the godfathers and architects of th Columbus Park celebrate their 15 formers, stagehands and dock workers soul music, organist Booker T. Jones Anniversary with “Past and Present” stands as a true American musical icon. on the Cotton Blossom, a Mississippi (DJs Bob Remick & Gary Wilson) at the River show boat. A groundbreaking With his band, the MG’s, he had massive fountain area near Tia’s). Free event. soul-funk hits like the classics “Green show when it debuted in 1927, Show PARTY IN THE PARK! — Tuesday, Boat continues to touch audiences Enjoy the Sounds of Italy with Stefano Marchese & Andrea Onions” and “Time is Tight” among rd August 23 , from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. with timeless themes and unforgettable Pejrolo. See MUSIC SECTION for more details. others. As keyboardist for the Stax FOCCP is celebrating its 15th anniver- Records house band, Jones played on music. Featuring the classic songs “Ol’ sary in 2016, with a party in the Park! Man River,” “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man” Sing Broadway, celebrating a career and helped arrange countless seminal The party will feature a live performance and “Bill.” of unparalleled creative achievement. recordings of legends like Otis Redding, by the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America MUSIC Every ticket purchased online includes Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Albert King Band Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble. a CD of Streisand’s new album, which and others. Jones has enjoyed a career And lots of birthday cake! Free event. BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC will be released later this year. resurgence in the last several years, with DANCE David Friend Recital Hall the 2009 comeback record Potato Hole 921 Boylston Street, Boston BLUE HILLS BANK PAVILION (which featured The Drive-by Truckers WANG THEATER www.Berklee.Edu/Events/ 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA acting as his backing band. Since then, COMEDY Citi Performing Arts Center David-Friend-Recital-hall www.LiveNation.com a new generation of stars like Gary 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA SOUNDS OF ITALY — June 20, YANNI — July 26, 2016. This is Yanni Clark Jr., My Morning Jacket’s Jim IMPROVBOSTON 800-982-2798 2016. Berklee College of Music proudly as you know him best, performing his James, and others have been lining up 40 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA www.CitiCenter.org presents Scanzonati, a new project that instrumental hits from shows that have to collaborate with the soul music hero. 617-576-1253 MAKS & VAL LIVE ON TOUR — once again brings together jazz singer become famous around the world. Fans In 2011, he released The Road from www.ImprovBoston.com July 6, 2016. Maksim and Valentin Stefano Marchese and Andrea Pejrolo, will witness Yanni and his world-class Memphis that showcased hip-hop group MAGIC: THE GATHERING: THE Chmerkovskiy, the hottest stars of assistant chair of the Contemporary musicians as they take the stage to The Roots as his backing band. His most SHOW Takes Nerd Comedy to a New ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, Writing and Production Department, to perform his greatest instrumental hits, recent record, 2013’s Sound the Alarm, Level — July 8, August 12, 2016. An will be coming to the Citi Wang The- express their love for the widely known made famous in his shows from The was met with universal critical acclaim. improvised, interactive parody tribute atre. Brothers Maksim and Valentin “canzone” form. Stefano Marchese - Acropolis in Greece, The Taj Mahal in THE KINGSTON TRIO — August 28, to the iconic nerdcore card game, Magic: Chmerkovskiy are bringing to life vocals, Andrea Pejrolo - bass, Somer India, The Forbidden City in China and 2016. Known for their role in the folk The Gathering — has been capturing the the show they have dreamed about O’Brien - accordion, Dan Ian Smith - The Royal Albert Hall in England. For the revival of the early ‘60s, their iconic hearts and imaginations of nerds and since childhood, combining an hon- soprano sax, John Muratore - guitar, fi rst time ever, the live show will also in- takes on traditional folk classics like comedy lovers alike since 2011. The est and unfiltered narrative of their and Renato Milone- drums. Under the troduce music from Yanni’s new album “Tom Dooley,” and for their trademark audience helps shape the action as two life story, with the world-class dancing, auspices of Consulate General of Italy Truth of Touch, which is the composer’s three-part harmonies, The Kingston improvisers and a team of misfi t fantasy creativity, and passion they are known in Boston. Admission is free. fi rst album of original studio music in Trio returns to Rockport for an unfor- junkies enlist creatures of good and evil. for. Collaborating with the greatest TD GARDEN almost a decade. Come hear the music gettable evening of vintage folk clas- The wizards and their lackeys improvise choreographers in the business and 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA that touches the world. sics. Currently featuring the talents every adventure, calling on goblins, skel- supported by a cast of fellow dance 617-624-1050 MEGHAN TRAINOR: The Untouch- of George Grove, Bill Zorn, and Rick etons and adorable woodland creatures professionals, the show will surprise www.TDGarden.com able Tour — September 24, 2016. Dougherty, the Trio will perform be- to battle one another in a winner-takes- and delight with timeless elegance and BARBRA STREISAND — August 16, The 22-year-old singer will kick off loved hits like “M.T.A,” “Worried Man,” all battle for comedy supremacy. steamy seduction. 2016. Barbra Streisand, the only record- the Untouchable Tour on July 14th in “Greenback Dollar,” and “Where Have ing artist or group to achieve #1 albums Vancouver, Canada, and bring the tour All the Flowers Gone?” among many CAPITOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS in each of six decades, will bring her to a close September 24th in Boston. other favorites. This summer, the Trio 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH legendary live performance to Boston in Untouchable promotes Trainor’s new will be the subject of a high profi le PBS 603-225-1111 MUSEUMS August. Streisand will perform her hits album, Thank You, which was released special titled The Kingston Trio: An All- www.CCANH.com from each decade, plus songs from her on May 13th. Thank You is the followup Star Celebration. EDDIE IZZARD Force Majeure — MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON new album, ENCORE: Movie Partners to Title, which debuted at No. 1 on July 31, 2016. The British comedian is 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston WANG THEATER often lauded as one of the world’s most 617-267-9300 www.MFA.org Citi Performing Arts Center infl uential comics of the last 20 years, KENNETH PAUL BLOCK ILLUSTRA- 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA so any chance to see him in his original TIONS — Through August 14, 2016. ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS 800-982-2798 guise, doing stand-up, live, should be Kenneth Paul Block (1925–2009) is www.CitiCenter.org grasped with both hands, and possibly arguably the most important fashion STEVEN TYLER ... Out on a Limb your legs, too! Izzard is a man of many illustrator of the second half of the 20th “The Sicilian Corner” — every Friday 10:00 am to Noon with hosts Tom — September 4, 2016. Aerosmith’s talents; not content winning two Emmy century. His versatility and ability to Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Best in Italian Music” with Nunzio frontman Out on a Limb Tour will feature Awards for his Dressed to Kill show, and create a graceful gesture, or evoke the DiMarca every Sunday from 9:00 am to Noon. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. Tyler and backing band Loving Mary a movie actor (Valkyrie, Ocean’s Twelve, high-energy of the post–WWII generation and Ocean’s Thirteen), he is also a keen make his work stand out among illustra- “Italia Oggi” — Sundays 11:00 am to Noon with host Andrea Urdi reworking some of his most famous hits and sharing the stories behind learner of languages, having performed tors of his time. 1460 AM. them; he’ll also weave in songs from “Dolce Vita Radio” — Sundays DJ Rocco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm; his upcoming country project. Tyler’s 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. plans for a solo country career began “The Nick Franciosa Show” — Sundays from Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN swirling back in March of 2015. That April, he officially announced his 1360 AM. signing with Big Machine Label Group’s “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” — Sundays 8:00 am-9:00 am on WSRO Dot Records. He released his first 650 AM and online at www.wsro.com. country single, “Love is Your Name,” “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 — Sundays last May. With his second country song, “Red, White & You,” Tyler proves he 7:00 pm–2:00 am on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony’s already has a solid grip on the genre, Place. Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. proclaiming his love for America, “L’Italia Chiamo Italian Radio Show” hosted by Stefano Marchese and America, and the midnight sky. “When Elisa Meazzini — Thursdays 3:00 pm-4:15 pm. Visit litaliachiamo.com; email: I look in your eyes, all I wanna do is/ [email protected]. Tel. 857-334-0868. Bang, bang, baby like the 4th of July,” Tyler sings before shouting out Tom “Intervallo Musicale” — Sundays 10:00-10:30 am; Host Carmine Guarino Petty, and sweet potato pie, and in on WUNR 1600 AM and online at www.wunr.com. September, Tyler is hoping to debut a full album. PAGE 12 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2016

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

On this date, June 17, 1775, in the American said the invad- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Revolution, American troops won a victory at ers were likely CAPONATA Bunker Hill, sustaining the siege of British-held Hispaniola Eggplant Boston. Also on this date in 1928, U.S. aviator Giant Taran- Amelia Earhart became the fi rst woman to fl y tulas, smug- 1 medium eggplant diced 1 tablespoon sugar across the Atlantic, from Newfoundland to Burry gled aboard 6 or 7 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Capers Point, Wales. It was on June 17 in 1917, that singer to be sold in 1 sliced onion 4 green pimento olives and actor, Dean Martin came into this world. Canada. 3 tablespoons prepared tomato 1/4 teaspoon salt In the news! A Home Depot employee in Staten British police have apologized for entering a sand- sauce 1/8 tablespoon ground pepper Island, N.Y., sparked death threats by wearing an sculpture competition with a depiction of a murder 2 stalks celery diced A sprinkle of cayenne pepper “America Was Never Great” hat to work. Krystal victim. The sculpture, which won fi rst prize, de- 2 tablespoon wine vinegar (optional) Lake, 22, says she wore the hat after several co- picts a naked woman face down in the sand with Wash whole eggplant (without removing outer skin), and dice. workers wore pro-Donald Trump pins. “The point seaweed hair and a plastic knife stuck in her back. Heat fi ve tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and add diced eggplant of the hat was to say that America needs change “I like a joke as much as the next person, but this to simmer until it softens. Add sliced onion to skillet and one or and improvement,” Lake said. A company spokes- is a family beach event,” said local councilwoman two teaspoons of additional olive oil, and fry until onion is lightly man said Lake has been told never to wear the Hannah Toms. “I think it is in poor taste.” Police browned. Add tomato sauce and diced celery. Simmer mixture hat again. said they were sorry if they’d given “any offense.” until celery is tender. If needed, add a tablespoon of water before International relations, after the IOC announced Only two percent of the claims Donald Trump adding capers and chopped green pimento olives. Stir frequently that it would be handing out some 450,000 con- has made during his presidential campaign have to prevent sticking. doms to 10,500 athletes and staff during the 2016 been true, according to the fact-check organization Slightly heat wine vinegar separately. Add sugar and stir. Then Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, more than three Politifact.com. Six percent were mostly true, 15 pour vinegar gently over eggplant mixture in skillet. Simmer times the number distributed at the London games percent were half true, another 15 percent were for ten to fi fteen minutes. Add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper). four years ago. mostly false, 43 percent were false, and 18 percent (Optional) Salt to taste. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald com- were “pants on fi re” lies. His 76 percent “false” rat- Serve this hot or cooled as a side dish with broiled lamb chops, pared the months-long wait times that vets must ing far exceeds that of all other candidates who ran breaded fried cutlets or roast beef. It is also delicious on crackers endure to get health care at the VA to the lines at for president. So reported PolitiFact.com. or toasted bread to serve as hors d’oeuvres. Disney World, saying it was the “experience” that According to the astute Barbara D’Amico, politi- Caponata can be refrigerated for future servings. It can also be counts. After an uproar, he apologized. cians should be good at geometry. They know all frozen and reheated. Growing up, after a new analysis of census data the angles and talk in circles. NOTE: My husband and I met Louis and Rose “Dolly” Sorrentino revealed that 32.1 percent of Americans between And according to Christina “Chris” Quinlan, a on Cape Cod in the 1980s. They were former North End neighbors 18 and 34 live with their parents, a higher per- politician approaches every subject with an open of ours for many years. We renewed our friendships. centage than are living with a spouse or partner. mouth. While having lunch at their Cape Cod home one day, Dolly Wow! Taking deep breaths, after a woman in For the record, D’Amico and Quinlan are Russo served us some homemade Caponata. I mentioned how much India gave birth to a 15-pound baby girl, believed Imports executives and their headquarters are in I had enjoyed it when my mother served it. But my mother prepared to be the heaviest female infant ever born, “In my East Boston. Gee, just around the corner from Caponata only during the summer when eggplants were available. 25 years of experience, I have never seen such a big where I was born, 49 Everett Street. Yes, I am a Like so many of her friends, Mama never had a written recipe. I baby,” said a local health offi cial. “She is a miracle.” proud East Bostonian. was delighted that Dolly offered me a copy of her recipe. Because Bomb threats: Dozen of schools across Britain Billionaire media mogul Sumner Redstone pre- eggplants are now available year round, we can enjoy homemade were closed right in the middle of high school exam vailed in a salacious lawsuit brought by a former Caponata throughout the year. season, after receiving bomb threats by phone. The girlfriend, who alleged the 92-year-old majority shuttered schools included elementary, middle, shareholder of Viacom and CBS was mentally and high schools in England, Scotland, Wales, and incompetent, said Edvard Pettersson and Chris- LEGAL NOTICE Northern Ireland. One school, Canterbury Acad- topher Palmeri in The Washington Post. Manuela REQUEST FOR INFORMATION emy in Kent, said it received repeated robocalls of Herzer, Redstone’s former lover, sought to have The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority, Massport or MPA) is soliciting a Request a recorded voice with an American accent warning herself reinstated as his health-care proxy, but for Information for MPA CONTRACT NO. H268-S1, “UPGRADES TO EXISTING AIRFIELD that “the shrapnel will take children’s heads off.” a Los Angeles judge threw out the case after LIGHTING CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS (ALCMS)” for L.G. Hanscom Airfi eld (BED), Police searched all the affected schools and found watching expletive-laced video testimony from a Bedford, Massachusetts and Worcester Regional Airport (ORH), Worcester, Massachusetts. The Vendor shall meet the following requirements: nothing suspicious, and said they are treating the frail-looking Redstone saying he wanted Herzer • Provide a system in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5345-56 (current threats as a “malicious hoax.” Schools in 18 U.S. out of his life. edition) Specifi cation for L-890 Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS), states and Ireland also reported threats; none were 66 percent of Americans feel that their house- with advanced monitoring and control, as well as preset failsafe operations. found credible. holds are in good fi nancial shape. Over the last • Meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifi cation for Airfi eld Lighting Control Time for a break. A team of chefs in Italy set a fi ve years, 5 percent have seen their pay “increase Systems as set forth in AC 150/5345-53 Appendix 3 Addendum, latest edition at time of submission. Guinness World Record by baking a 1.15-mile- rapidly,” and 32 percent have enjoyed “steady The Authority has prepared a Request for Information (RFI) that describes the Authority’s intention long pizza, the longest ever. We did see a photo advances.” For 46 percent, their incomes have to acquire and install ALCMS at L.G. Hanscom Field (BED), Bedford, Massachusetts and Worcester of the pizza. remained “about the same.” So reported Associ- Regional Airport (ORH), Worcester, Massachusetts and sets forth Evaluation Criteria and other News from London. London’s newly elected atedPress/NORC. requirements for the RFI. A Supplemental Information Package will be available, on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, on the Capital Bid Opportunities webpage of Massport, as an attachment to the Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, condemned Don- Wee bit of Italian American history. In 1808, the original Legal Notice http://www.massport.com/doing-business/_layouts/CapitalPrograms/default. ald Trump’s “ignorant” view of Islam, after the paternal grandfather of New York’s 4-term Gov- aspx, and on COMMBUYS (www.commbuys.com) in the listings for this project. If you have Republican presidential contender said he’d make ernor Al Smith was born in Genoa, Italy. Also in problems fi nding it, please contact Susan Brace at Capital Programs [email protected] Khan an “exception” to his proposed ban on 1808, Gaetano Mariottini performed in Boston. He The Supplemental Information Package will provide detailed information about Background Information, Scope of Work, Selection Criteria and Submission Requirements. Muslims entering the U.S. Khan, the son of a was among the fi rst circus managers in the United Submissions in response to the RFI will generally be evaluated on, but not limited to, (1) the extent Pakistan bus driver, and the fi rst Muslim to head States. In 1812, Jesuit Giovanni Grassi became to which the points of information and questions presented in the Authority’s RFI are thoroughly a major Western capital, dismissed Trump’s offer, the fi rst president of Georgetown University. And, and clearly answered, and (2) the extent to which the Vendor’s equipment has been satisfactorily saying the ban “isn’t just about me--it’s about my in 1814, John Sartori erected the fi rst Catholic installed in similar situations. friends, my family, and everyone who comes from Church in New Jersey--St. John the Baptist. The selection shall involve the short-listing of one or more Vendors based on an evaluation of the Statements of Information received in response to this solicitation. Massport reserves its right to a back ground similar to mine.” The mayor said We would like to leave you with a quote we conduct interviews, issue a Request for Proposal or seek product demonstrations if it is deemed he would not travel to the U.S. if Trump is elected learned in a book by Doctor Marie Pasinski, necessary or, based on the quality and responsiveness of the submittals, select a Vendor or Vendors president, adding that he hopes Hillary Clinton Beautiful Brain, Beautiful You. “It’s been estimated for implementation of the ALCMS. By responding to this solicitation, Vendors agree to accept the terms and conditions of the Massport Agreement included as an appendix to the Supplemental “trounces” the businessman in November. that we have twelve thousand thoughts per day,” Information Package. For this Agreement the insurance requirements will be as set forth in said From Munich: A German man killed one person although some say the number is closer to sixty Agreement. The Vendor shall specify in its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite and injured three others in a knife attack on a thousand. Yes, I do have twelve thousand thoughts insurance coverage. suburban commuter train platform outside of Mu- per day! Thoughts about my beloved wife Marilyn, Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”). One (1) original and nine (9) copies of a bound document, each limited to no more than 20 sheets (40 pages) of relevant material nich. Witnesses said the attacker shouted “Allahu my father and mother, etc … including a cover letter but not including covers and dividers, shall be addressed to Houssam H. Akbar!” and “You infi dels must die!” But police said The noted musicologist Al Natale reveals Hol- Sleiman, P.E., CCM, Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs and received no later the 27-year-old suspect, identifi ed only as Paul H. lywood’s fi rst sex symbol of the silver screen was than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, Capital Programs Department, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, East Boston, MA 02128. in local media reports, had no known connections Rudolph Valentino, born Rodolfo Guglielmi in Any submission that exceeds the page limit set here or that is not received by the Capital Programs to Islamic extremism, and appeared to be men- Castellaneta, Italy, in 1895; he immigrated to Department in a timely manner may be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information tally disturbed and on drugs. Like all Europeans, the United States in 1913 and became a dancer. provided to the Authority in any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and the Authority will not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confi dential, although Germans have been on edge since the Paris and Stardom came in 1921 with the title role in The the Authority will use reasonable efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not Brussels terrorist attacks, and the Islamic State of Sheik followed by Blood and Sand. In all, he made employees or consultants retained by the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. Iraq and Syria recently called on German Muslims 18 movies between 1914 and 1926, the year he The procurement process for these services will proceed according to the following anticipated to carry out attacks on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s died at age 31 of a ruptured appendix in New York schedule: offi ce in Berlin and at the Cologne Bonn Airport. City. Grieving fans caused a mass riot during his EVENT DATE / TIME Ah, Munich Germany! During World War II, my funeral at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Solicitation: Release Date June 22, 2016 / 12:00 Noon outfi t took over the great city. We also managed to A 64-year-old bank courier recently became Deadline for submission of written questions July 6, 2016 / 12:00 Noon acquire some great lodgings. Enough said. the nation’s fi rst recipient of a penile transplant. Offi cial answers published (Estimated) July 11, 2016 / 12:00 Noon It wasn’t Snakes on a Plane. It was Tarantulas Thomas Manning underwent the complex, 15-hour Solicitation: Close Date / Submission Deadline July 21, 2016 / 12:00 Noon on a Plane. Passengers on a recent fl ight from the operation to replace the organ he lost to cancer Times listed are local time. Dominican Republic to Montreal were left in an up- with one from a deceased donor at Massachusetts Questions may be sent via email to [email protected] subject to the deadline for roar when a hairy tarantula crawled up a woman’s General Hospital. Manning’s doctors are optimistic receipt stated in the timetable above. In the subject lines of your email, please reference the MPA leg. “I brushed (it) away and it started tickling me that he will regain sexual function within a few Project Name and Number. Questions and their responses will be posted on Capital Bid Opportunities again,” the passenger said. “That’s when I noticed months. And so Massachusetts General Hospital webpage of Massport at http://www.massport.com/doing-business/_layouts/CapitalPrograms/ default.aspx as an attachment to the original Legal Notice. the tarantula.” She frantically knocked it off her has made more medical history. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY leg. After a second tarantula was spotted, passen- AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME THOMAS P. GLYNN gers screamed and stood on their seats until fl ight God planted the sky with stars and the world CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR attendants calmed them down. Entomologists with Italians. Run date: 6/17/2016 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2016 PAGE 13

Times and Free Press, as well as the Winthrop and Revere weeklies. When I told Dean Saluti about what was going to happen, he sent out notifi ca- tions of the event to the Sons of Italy, October is Italian Heritage Month, the Pirandello Lyceum, the Dante Alighieri Society, and the Order of the First Corps of East Boston Chamber 2nd Vice President Buddy Mangini, Cadets, all organizations we are 1st Vice President Thom De Paulo and President Marisa affi liated with. Di Pietro congratulate John Christoforo on his many My wife, Loretta drove me to achievements. the location on the afternoon of the 7th. We were soon joined ago. Just as I fi nished, my two home. Dean Saluti had seen to by my two new lady friends new lady friends, Theresa and that. We headed to the back Theresa and Fran, as well as Fran, presented me with gifts room of Santarpio’s, probably John Silva and Stephanie Da- they had put together, pictures the best pizza restaurant ever, Rosa. Minutes later, my oldest and memorabilia from East if my opinion counts. son, John, walked in, followed Boston. Diane Modica and Dean Almost all of my inner circle of by Dean Saluti, his wife Mar- Saluti presented me with cita- friends joined us and, believe it East Boston Museum representatives Fran Riley, Theresa gie Cahn, and retired General tions from the state house and or not, I was almost too excited Malionek and Diane Modica present John Christoforo with a Joseph Carter. A friend, Bill Boston City Hall. to eat. When all was said and token of appreciation for his presentation. Strachman, had left his car at For one of the few times in done, Loretta drove and I guess my house and rode the rest of my adult life, I was speechless. I just sat there in the front seat Before I resume my story picture of the front of the Seville the way with Loretta and me, I never realized that this col- next to her kind of silent. She about the trip to Italy back in Theater, something I’ve been and he was surprised that my umn had the effect on people asked me why I was so quiet. I the day, I want to let you know hunting for over the years. I inner circle of friends all showed that was demonstrated by the didn’t answer, but silently said about an event that happened put together a series of things up early. Just then, Ed Ligon folks who gave me a standing to myself, “There were a few on Tuesday June 7th. Before to talk about, reminiscing about and his wife Barbara entered ovation. It also humbled me, people who couldn’t make it I returned from Florida this my old home town in the ’40s the meeting room and my inner almost to the point of tears. Af- tonight: Nanna, Babbononno, spring, I was contacted by two and ’50s. circle was just about complete. ter 50 years, I had come home Mom and Dad … but I bet they ladies from the East Boston A couple of weeks ago, one of An hour or two earlier, my son, and received a loving welcome, were up there somewhere just Museum and Historical Society. my best friends, John Silva, and Michael, called to wish me luck. and it made me feel like I had listening and reminiscing.” Theresa Malichek and Fran I headed to Maverick Square He was in New York fi lming a never left. Before we broke up Before I call it quits for this Ippolito Riley identifi ed them- to check out the museum on commercial and couldn’t make and went separate ways, I an- week, I need a favor from all of selves and told me about the Liverpool Street. I hadn’t seen it home. Within minutes, I spot- nounced that East Boston, was you. You might remember me society and museum. When I the neighborhood in many ted Sal and Jil Giuliano, Lino a state of mind for me and my mentioning my mother’s young- returned home, we three met for years and had heard that most and Enza Rullo, Post-Gazette successes in life were, in part, est brother, Lou (Gino) Contini. coffee and they continued their of it had been torn down and publisher Pam Donnaruma, due to where I came from and Well, he turned 99 last week, explanation of who and what rebuilt. When we got there, the Louie Graffeo, Attorney Diane what the neighborhood and and is the last living offspring of the organization is and asked only thing that looked familiar Modica, and Buddy Mangini, my family taught me in those Nanna and Babbononno, Jenny if I would be their fi rst guest was the Most Holy Redeemer all old friends from all things formative years. and Mike Contini. speaker for a lecture series that Church. I remembered going political and Italian. It took me about an hour to Uncle Gino isn’t doing well as was forthcoming. It seems that there attending father and son I couldn’t begin on time be- exit the meeting room due to of late and I was hoping some my 25-year storyline of Nanna Masses when Dad belonged to cause of the way things evolved. folks wanting to shake my hand of my readers might say a little and Babbononnno convinced the Knights of Columbus. Other I thought, maybe 20 or 30 or have a picture taken with me. prayer for him. I would appreci- them that I should be contacted than the church, everything else people would show up above There were many who remem- ate this and be indebted to you and recruited for the kickoff. had been rebuilt. We checked and beyond my closest friends, bered some of the long gone for volunteering. I listened to the two ladies out the museum building at but I was wrong. The next thing places I mentioned and some I’m almost out of space and who were delightful in describ- 31 Liverpool Street, and then I realized was that there wasn’t of the people I spoke about and promise to return to the story ing what has happened in East headed to Javeli’s for lunch. even any standing room left. they wanted me to know that of that 1972 trip to Italy next Boston since I lived there. What My two new lady friends People came from all over and all was not forgotten with time. week. So, until then, may GOD convinced me to say “Yes,” was advertised the event in the after I began and mentioned When we left, we didn’t head BLESS AMERICA the fact that they gave me a Post-Gazette, the East Boston places long gone, heads were nodding in remembrance. Basi- Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery cally, I talked about growing up Italian in East Boston and most Traditional Burial Plot (for 2) Starting at $1600 of the people identifi ed with my stories because each typifi ed their own experiences. I was about half way through and stopped my story to intro- duce a late arrival, our newest state senator, Joseph Boncore, a young man I have known since he was a child, whose father, Phil, I’ve admired since our friendship began decades

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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) talks or acts, look at the alter- out-of-control gang violence. THOUGHTS by DAN native and do what you think is Yet, listening to the media, it right for America. seemed the only really important About This & That news to highlight was a dead Wardrobe Malfunction with Daniel A. DiCenso What gives with Hillary Clin- gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo. ton’s wardrobe? Most of the time Another sideshow is the way Tragedy as a Weapon she looks like Kim Il Jong as the liberal media crew lets Chi- the bad guy in those old James cago Mayor Raul Emmanuel The saddest trend to emerge Often, such knee-jerk re- At that point, I have to ask how Bond movies. Her head pops off the hook. They should be in recent years behind the sheer sponses (which is precisely the much these lobbyists truly care out of her outfi t and she has all over him and if he were a number of tragedies is the way kind of responses lobbyists about the victims if their deaths no neck. Sad-looking outfi t, if Republican mayor, you know our responses have evolved. It want when they give a knee- and the circumstances sur- you ask me. It’s one thing to act they would be all over him like is not necessarily that we have jerk battle cry) miss not only a rounding them seem so much like a dictator, another to look a dog on a steak. become desensitized or even healthy dose of critical analysis, like a timely convenience. like one. End Quote the fault of the media. No, the but also important aspects of I get it, turning tragedies into a Media About Sideshows “Dangerous times deserve leading cause is something what is happening and why. lesson is a way to mourn. There Over the Memorial Day week- dangerous songs.” much simpler — in one word, And the truth of what hap- is nothing necessarily wrong end, 65 Chicago residents got — Tom Morello politics. I cannot recall a re- pened is sometimes far simpler with this attitude. After all, this shot in a city spilling over in of Prophets of Rage cent mass shooting in the last than what the sensationalist is the best way to prevent them decade which has not been media tries to paint. Take the from happening in the future. used as a political angle by Marathon bombers. Yes, they In the past, I haven’t practiced PRAYER TO SAINT RITA both liberals or conservatives, clearly had anti-American at- what I preached and took an “I (Patroness of Impossible Causes) O glorious St. Rita, your pleadings before Republicans or Democrats, the titudes and had been holding told you so” approach to trag- the divine crucifi x have been known to grant NRA or the anti-gun crowd, the a grudge for some time. But, edies. In fact, in its original con- favors that many would call the impossible. Lovely St. Rita, so humble, so pure, so devoted Black Lives Matter crew or the looking at their criminal history ception, this very article almost in your love for thy crucifi ed Jesus, speak on my behalf for my petition which seems anti-immigration bunch. before April of 2013, one thing followed that pattern and was so impossible from my humbled position. (Here mention your request ). Be propitious, Of course, socio-political emerges. They were hardened going to be a commentary on the O glorious St. Rita, to my petition, showing implications are hardly ever criminals before they had a absurdity of the PC police and thy power with God on behalf of thy suppli- cant. Be lavish to me, as thou has been in so avoidable in the big picture, cause or even needed one. As their self-righteous categorizing many wonderful cases for the greater glory of God. I promise, dear St. Rita, if my petition is and it would be unwise not to one editorial put it, in the days of who or what is acceptable granted, to glorify thee, by making known thy analyze the underlying causes just after the bombing, maybe to criticize. In summation, my favor, to bless and sing thy praises forever. Relying then upon thy merits and power be- of massacres. But, if only out they were just losers. Banal, argument was that I side with fore the Sacred Heart of Jesus I pray. Amen. D.A. D.A. of respect for the victims and indeed, is the face of evil. the tolerant crowd 100% when their families, can we simply The point is, we seem to have they fi ght for acceptance within look at national tragedies as forgotten that it is possible for mainstream America, but I can’t MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY just tragedies, at least as an a tragedy to happen without understand why when it comes NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS initial response? an underlying socio-political to the misogyny, homophobia, Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1472-C1, FACILITIES II INTERIOR STORAGE A mere fi fteen years ago, on inclination that forces one right and plain intolerance abroad or ADDITION – FLEET MAINTENANCE PARTS, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST September 11, 2001, we went away is to see the victims as within certain communities, we BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East through our darkest hour. In little more than pawns. have to “well, understand, that Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016, the following days, our political The mass shooting at the club is part of their culture”. Yes, I’m immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. affi liations were irrelevant in Pulse in Orlando was a clear-cut not proud to say it, but I was go- Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local what was, by any standard, a attack on the gay community ing to use the tragedy in Orlando time on WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016, immediately after which, in a designated room, the fi led sub-bids will be opened and read publicly. terrible crime against human- and Dylan Roof’s shooting spree to illustrate my point, thinking NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS ity. What has happened since? in Charleston South Carolina how crazy the PC crowd must DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 11:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON THURSDAY, Well, as much of a teaching was motivated by racial hatred. be going when a representative JUNE 30, 2016. moment as 9/11 was, it was Those are obvious facts that of a demographic they defend The work includes EXPANSION OF THE FLEET MAINTENANCE PARTS STORAGE ROOM also a turning point in how we must be addressed. But that blindly demonstrates a mur- THROUGH SELECTIVE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING WALLS; INSTALLATION OF MASONRY LINTELS, MASONRY WALLS, PARTITION WALLS; RELOCATION OF EXISTING PLUMBING; respond to tragedies and not for does not excuse lobbyists from derous intolerance for another EXPANSION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS; AND INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AND the better. Ever since “remem- jumping on the ashes of trag- demographic they like to claim POWER. ber 9/11” became an emotive edies and fi tting them into the to be champions for. Someday I Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016. clarion call to justify any sort narrative of their agenda. Or, to may write that article, but not Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital of action, freeing it from critical put it another way, why can’t we for a while. At least let the dead Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. analysis, politicians and lobby- simply observe these crimes as be buried before we turn them In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with ists have discovered the rallying hate crimes without using them into ammunition for our own their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management potential in a grieving nation. as a tool to forward an agenda? agendas. & Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. The estimated contract cost is THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ 300,000.). In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the sub-bid category of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with SAVE THE DATE the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, North End Athletic Association or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to ANNUAL do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials GOLF TOURNAMENT payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of IN MEMORY OF wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the CARMEN “TILLY” DE MARTINO Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. HONORARY CHAIRMAN The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy ROBERT E. TRAVAGLINI shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for TO BENEFIT complete details. Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: THE NORTH END ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MISCELLANEOUS AND ORNAMENTAL IRON ($33,200.) MASONRY ($24,600.) MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2016 ELECTRICAL ($21,600.) 7:30 a.m. (Shotgun start) The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any subtrade where permitted by Section 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. ANDOVER COUNTRY CLUB This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that not less than FIVE PERCENT (5%) of the Contract be performed by minority and Canterbury Street, Andover, MA women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent Golfer $140 (tax deductible) ~ Hole Sponsor $150 procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible. This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Includes: Green Fees, Cart, Lunch and Prizes Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract For more information, contact Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior Louis Cavagnaro at 617-523-7410 to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective sub-contractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where the sub-contract exceeds $10,000. Make checks payable to: Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. North End Athletic Association MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY THOMAS P. GLYNN 154 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113 CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 6/17/2016 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2016 PAGE 15

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You are also required com or call Max Tassinari at LEGAL NOTICE to fi le a copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce 617.285.1532. day, I had no idea of all the of the Register of this Court. 4th ANNUAL BUCHHOLZ fi reworks taking place at Fen- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., The Trial Court First Justice of this Court. BOWL FUNDRAISER way Park. The Red Sox had 42 Middlesex Probate Date: June 2, 2016 Clay and Lindsay Buchholz total bases, six homers, and 23 and Family Court Department Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate will be once again hosting the hits in a 20-4 rout of the old 208 Cambridge Street Run date: 6/17/16 Annual Buchholz Bowl. All pro- Cambridge, MA 02141 St. Louis Browns, who on that (617) 768-5800 ceeds benefi t the Clay Buchholz day should have been called the Foundation. Enjoy an evening St. Louis Black and Blues. Docket No. MI16D1958DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY of celebrity bowling, country Boston sent ten men to the PUBLICATION AND MAILING music, and more. At Lucky Marlon Byrd plate in the fi rst, second, third DURHAM, LELA Strike Lanes, 145 Ipswich and sixth innings. Vern Ste- VS. LEGAL NOTICE Street, and the House of Blues Cleveland Indians outfi elder phens and Clyde Vollmer each DURHAM, MARCELLUS 15 Lansdowne Street. All hap- Marlon Byrd has been suspend- hit two home runs and had fi ve To the Defendant: Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce The Trial Court pening on Thursday, July 7th. ed for 162 games for violating RBIs a piece. requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Probate and Family Court For more information, go to MLB’s policy on performance Desertion. Middlesex Division claybuchholzfoundation.org. enhancement drugs for the sec- The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. 208 Cambridge Street An Automatic Restraining Order has been East Cambridge, MA 02141 WHITE SOX GET SHIELDS ond time. He tested positive for entered in this matter preventing you from (617) 768-5800 The San Diego Padres traded Ipamorelin, a growth hormone taking any action which would negatively impact veteran right-hander James drug. In 2012, he tested posi- the current fi nancial status of either party SEE Docket No. MI14P2821EA Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. Estate of Shields to the Chicago White tive for a drug treating breast You are hereby summoned and required HELENE J. MARGOLSKEE Sox for pitcher Erik Johnson cancer. The suspension will to serve upon Lela Durham, 44 B Jefferson Date of Death March 1, 2016 and shortstop Fernando Tatis, probably end his career on a Street, Newton, MA 02458 your answer, if any, on or before July 15, 2016. If you fail to do so, INFORMAL PROBATE Jr. The deal came days after sour note, since he turns 39 in the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudi- PUBLICATION NOTICE the Padres’ executive chairman August. cation of this action. You are also required to fi le To all persons interested in the above criticized the team for its pa- JUNE 7, 1950 - a copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Register of this Court. Robert F. Margolskee of Wynnewood, PA, thetic performance and singled OH, WHAT A DAY Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., a Will has been admitted to informal probate. out Shields for a lousy start On June 7, 1950, a month First Justice of this Court. Robert F. Margolskee of Wynnewood, PA when he allowed 10 runs in after I celebrated my 1st birth- has been informally appointed as the Personal Date: June 3, 2016 2 Representative of the estate to serve without 2- /3 innings. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate surety on the bond. Run date: 6/17/16 The estate is being administered under LEGAL NOTICE Clyde Vollmer informal procedure by the Personal Represen- LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- The Trial Court bate Code without supervision by the Court. Middlesex Probate and Family Court Inventory and accounts are not required to be Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street fi led with the Court, but interested parties are The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court Cambridge, MA 02141 Middlesex Probate and Family Court entitled to notice regarding the administration Probate and Family Court from the Personal Representative and can (617) 768-5800 Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street Suffolk Division petition the Court in any matter relating to the Docket No. MI16P2721EA The Trial Court Cambridge, MA 02141 24 New Chardon Street estate, including distribution of assets and Estate of Probate and Family Court (617) 768-5800 Boston, MA 02114 Middlesex Division expenses of administration. Interested parties (617) 788-8300 EDNA C. POLCARI Docket No. MI16P2896EA are entitled to petition the Court to institute Also Known As 208 Cambridge Street Docket No. SU16P1164EA Estate of formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- EDNA CLAIRE POLCARI, East Cambridge, MA 02141 PEARL E. CARBONE minating or restricting the powers of Personal Estate of EDNA POLCARI (617) 768-5800 Representatives appointed under informal pro- JOHN J. CAMMARATA Docket No. MI16P2109EA Date of Death May 18, 2016 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Date of Death March 25, 2016 Date of Death February 20, 2016 CITATION ON PETITION FOR can be obtained from the Petitioner. CITATION ON PETITION FOR Estate of FORMAL ADJUDICATION Run date: 6/17/16 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION SANTI MUNAFO To all interested persons: FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: Date of Death March 11, 2016 A Petition for Formal Adjudication of To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with A Petition for Formal Probate of Will has INFORMAL PROBATE Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Rep- Appointment of Personal Representative PUBLICATION NOTICE resentative has been fi led by Carol DiForte been fi led by John L. Cammarata of Revere, has been fi led by Johanna P. Bonfi lio of of Marblehead, MA requesting that the Court MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Burlington, MA requesting that the Court enter To all persons interested in the above enter a formal Decree and Order and for such Decree and Order and for such other relief as a formal Decree and Order and for such other captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner other relief as requested in the Petition. LEGAL NOTICE requested in the Petition. relief as requested in the Petition. Marie M. Cauteruccio of West Roxbury, MA The Petitioner requests that John L. a Will has been admitted to informal probate. The Petitioner requests that Carol DiForte Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Petitioner requests that Johanna P. of Marblehead, MA be appointed as Personal Cammarata of Revere, MA be appointed as Bonfi lio of Burlington, MA be appointed as Marie M. Cauteruccio of West Roxbury, The Trial Court Personal Representative(s) of the estate to MA has been informally appointed as the Per- Representative(s) of said estate to serve With- Middlesex Probate Personal Representative(s) of said estate to out Surety on the bond in an unsupervised serve Without Surety on the bond in an upsu- serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsu- sonal Representative of the estate to serve and Family Court Department pervised administration. without surety on the bond. administration. 208 Cambridge Street pervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE The estate is being administered under Cambridge, MA 02141 You have the right to obtain a copy of the informal procedure by the Personal Represen- You have the right to obtain a copy of the (617) 768-5800 You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- You have a right to object to this proceeding. Docket No. MI16D1986DR You have a right to object to this proceeding. You have a right to object to this proceeding. bate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a DIVORCE SUMMONS BY To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a fi led with the Court, but interested parties are written appearance and objection at this PUBLICATION AND MAILING written appearance and objection at this written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day entitled to notice regarding the administration of July 1, 2016. CAMPELO-BEAUPRE, EDUARDO of July 7, 2016. of June 28, 2016. from the Personal Representative and can This is NOT a hearing date, but a PHILIPPE This is NOT a hearing date, but a This is NOT a hearing date, but a petition the Court in any matter relating to the deadline by which you must fi le a written VS. deadline by which you must fi le a written deadline by which you must fi le a written estate, including distribution of assets and appearance and objection if you object to CAMPELO-BEAUPRE, TYLER KEITH appearance and objection if you object to appearance and objection if you object to expenses of administration. Interested parties this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely To the Defendant: this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely this proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely are entitled to petition the Court to institute written appearance and objection followed The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce written appearance and objection followed written appearance and objection followed formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- by an affi davit of objections within thirty requesting that the Court grant a divorce for by an affi davit of objections within thirty by an affi davit of objections within thirty minating or restricting the powers of Personal (30) days of the return day, action may be Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage B. (30) days of the return day, action may be (30) days of the return day, action may be Representatives appointed under informal pro- taken without further notice to you. The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. taken without further notice to you. taken without further notice to you. cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION An Automatic Restraining Order has been UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION can be obtained from the Petitioner. UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM entered in this matter preventing you from UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM Run date: 6/17/16 PROBATE CODE (MUPC) taking any action which would negatively impact PROBATE CODE (MUPC) PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed the current fi nancial status of either party SEE A Personal Representative appointed A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- istration is not required to fi le an inventory You are hereby summoned and required to istration is not required to fi le an inventory istration is not required to fi le an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons serve upon Eduardo P. Campelo-Beaupre, or annual accounts with the Court. Persons or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice 180 Sammett Street, Malden, MA 02148 your interested in the estate are entitled to notice interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from answer, if any, on or before July 15, 2016. If regarding the administration directly from regarding the administration directly from Small Ads the Personal Representative and may peti- you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the the Personal Representative and may peti- the Personal Representative and may peti- tion the Court in any matter relating to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are tion the Court in any matter relating to the tion the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets also required to fi le a copy of your answer, if estate, including the distribution of assets estate, including the distribution of assets Get Big and expenses of administration. any, in the offi ce of the Register of this Court. and expenses of administration. and expenses of administration. Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Results Date: May 26, 2016 Date: June 3, 2016 Date: June 3, 2016 Date: June 8, 2016 For more information call Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 6/17/16 Run date: 6/17/16 Run date: 6/17/16 Run date: 6/17/16 617-227-8929 PAGE 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 17, 2016

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

THOSE PROUD PENS — an underachieving team that Some Thoughts On Muhammad Ali Sometimes it’s a long and wind- seemed headed for oblivion. Muhammad Ali, who passed ing road to reach a highly Fast forward an additional six away last week at the age of desired goal. That’s what hap- months and there was Mike 74, is probably the most writ- pened to at least two members Sullivan cherishing the Stanley ten about athlete in history. He of the Pittsburgh Penguins Cup, the culmination of a life- is most likely the most photo- franchise with ties to Boston. long dream that began nearly graphed as well. I have been For that’s what Pens’ head fi ve decades ago in Marshfi eld thinking a lot about him in the coach Mike Sullivan and player and reached its pinnacle in an days since his death and think- Phil Kessel experienced in their arena some 3,000 miles away ing about what or if I should lives as they gradually moved on a warm June evening in write about him. With so much toward the fulfi llment of their San Jose. being said, both fact and fi ction, ultimate dream — winning the And what of Phil Kessel, a I have not been sure what to say. Stanley Cup. man who, according to ESPN, My feelings towards this most It was back in the cold dark was booed out of two towns interesting of sports heroes days of winter — December (Boston and Toronto) before have been very mixed over the 12, 2015, to be exact — that fi nally fi nding appreciation in years and remain so. Being a Sullivan, then the head coach Pittsburgh? person who misses the art that at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the Well, at least with the Toronto was once practiced in boxing, I Ali and Cus D’Amato. Pens’ American Hockey League fans, Phil got back at them in a still am in awe when I see foot- had boundless energy, supreme had no desire to change those affi liate, got the call to replace way that only a player with an age of him in action. While he self-confi dence, good looks and policies. He, in fact, wanted to Mike Johnston as the head $8 million annual salary could: is amazing to watch in there charm. He also managed to strengthen the laws of segrega- coach in Pittsburgh. Six months he took out a full page ad in against his opponents, I also get under some people’s skin tion. This put him at odds with to the day later — on June 12, the Toronto Star and thanked can spend hours just watching because of his braggadocio. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who 2016 — in a storybook end- them. him shadow boxing, hitting the No matter, he was a shot of foresaw a nation where blacks ing, those Pens who had once Here’s what he stated in the heavy bag, speed bag, or doing much-needed adrenalin for a and whites would learn to live fl oundered in the dark wound ad: “Thank you. A year ago I was roadwork. From a technical sport that was beginning to die. and respect one another. up clutching the Stanley Cup facing the very real prospect of People who didn’t know the dif- Did Ali truly believe what he after a Game 6 victory over the playing for the Toronto Maple ference between a boxing glove was saying, or was he an im- San Jose Sharks in California. Leafs through the 2021-2022 and a pair of winter gloves were pressionable young man taken “I don’t know if there’s a season, possibly to the end of now paying attention to boxing. in by a cultish hate group? I team in the league that, from my professional hockey career. Cassius Clay made it all doubt even he knew the answer the start of training camp, has “Being stuck with a franchise fun. When in England to fi ght to this question. been through more adversity,” without any understanding on Henry Cooper, he managed to Cus D’Amato, who knew and stated Sullivan in an ESPN how to build a winner or what to rankle the British when he said loved Clay/Ali very well and for article. “They went through a do with star players was crush- American woman were prettier years, once told me that after coaching change, there was a ing to my hopes and dreams. than the English girls. He was Ali got involved with the NOI he lot of noise and a number of TODAY I AM A STANLEY CUP predicting the rounds in which would carry that angry persona critics out there suggesting CHAMPION. he would stop his opponents with him, but not all of the time. these guys didn’t have what “And not just a champion, but and than do just what he said. He said that Ali would be in a it takes. I couldn’t be happier the leading playoff goal scorer His public relations campaign room talking with people of all for them right now because on the Cup-winning team. What for getting a title shot against races and truly enjoying himself they proved everybody wrong.” happened? Liston was unlike anything until members of the Nation It was a long time in com- “Well, you forced me out of Cassius and Sam Cooke. ever seen before. Most people walked in. It was then that he ing for Sullivan, who grew up town. No matter what I did on standpoint, he did so many thought he must be insane would go into his angry mode. in Marshfi eld, went to Boston the ice, no matter how poorly things incorrectly, but his su- just to want to fi ght Sonny; his Cus also told me that Ali re- College High School, and was constructed the roster was dur- perb athleticism coupled with antics only seemed to reinforce ally didn’t know much about the captain of the team at Boston ing my six years in town, you uncanny refl exes along with his that view. Viet Nam War on the day he re- University. He went on to play blamed me. I used to hate it, ability to keep his body totally Cassius became friends with fused induction into the Army. for several NHL franchises, but now I know I never would relaxed would make him the popular singer Sam Cooke and He said he was told to do what including the Bruins, before have made it to Pittsburgh envy of any dancer. they spent some time singing he did and followed orders. This ending his playing days and em- without you. Thank you. I will Watching him move and real- together. Clay even cut a record is not said to take away from his barking on a coaching career. never forget you. I will never izing he weighed well in excess album. While he was no Sam stand against the war, but I do He took to the switch in posi- stop smiling.” of two hundred pounds makes Cooke, he could sing. Again, wonder if he would have been as tions — from being on the bench But Phil did remember one what he was able to do even he made everything he did look vehemently outspoken against as a player on the roster, to Toronto fan in a very gener- more remarkable. I got to meet like fun. it if not for the fact he was going directing strategy from standing ous way. It seems there was him a couple of times. I was Things would change. Cas- to be drafted. behind it — right away, lead- a hot dog vendor in Toronto’s once standing next to him be- sius had also struck up a These are just some thoughts ing the 2002-2003 Providence downtown area that he used fore he was about to enter the friendship with Malcolm X and I have had about a very com- Bruins to 41-17-9-4 mark in his to visit. That person is some- ring for an exhibition match at started being infl uenced by the plicated and also simple man. I rookie coaching season. what wealthier now, thanks to the old Boston Garden. What separatist Black Nationalist have many more and they con- That was good enough for the receiving a $50,000 anonymous struck me about being right group the Nation of Islam. After tinually change. Anyone who Bruins GM Mike O’Connell to gift that came with a note: up by him was how big he was. winning the title, he announced met him felt they knew him, promote him to the parent club. “From a big fan and Stanley Seeing Ali on TV put me in the he had joined the Nation and yet I am not sure anyone could Up on Causeway Street, the Cup champion.” mindset that I was watching a would now be known as Mu- really know him. B’s fl ourished under Mike, go- “I don’t know who else it could middleweight. The reality sunk hammad Ali. It was during this ing 41-19-15-7, accumulating be from,” the vendor was quoted in when I saw how he towered period that his persona began 104 points, and fi nishing fi rst as saying. “Obviously there are over me. I remembered reading to change. He was still a master in the Northeast Division. But no Stanley Cup champions how Angelo Dundee had told the at promoting his fi ghts, but the things went right downhill in here in Toronto. Phil may have young Cassius Clay right before taunting and gimmicks were the playoffs as the Bruins were a bigger waistline than most he was about to meet Sonny taking on an uglier edge. His eliminated in the fi rst round hockey players, but he has an Liston mid-ring for pre-fight remarks were taking on racial by the eighth-seeded Montreal even bigger heart. I’m happy for instructions before their fi rst overtones and, oddly enough, Canadiens. him. I miss seeing his face every fi ght, “Stand up straight kid, these racial slurs were mostly The lost season of the lock- day — sometimes twice a day.” you’re bigger than he is and let directed at his darker skined out followed and the Bruins Kessel led the Pens in playoff him know that.” Dundee knew black opponents. He was also just were not the same after scoring with 10 goals and 12 how important details were; any calling for the races to be kept that. A 29-37-16 record in the assists for a total of 22 points. edge helped. separate. In one interview, he 2005-2006 season, coupled “I’m not surprised, he’s a spe- Clay, who would soon change stated his support for the seg- with a last place fi nish in the cial player,” said Pens GM Jim his name to Muhammad Ali, regationist views of George Wal- Northeast Division, meant Mike Rutherford to ESPN. “Phil really went on to win the title from lace. He stated that blacks and was gone when new GM Peter was an impact player for us. I’m Liston. Many question whether whites should remain separate Chiarelli took the reins. so happy for him because his Liston threw the bout. I have no because they were actually two Then came the wandering years in the league haven’t been doubt that Cassius legitimately different species. He stated that years — assistant coaching easy. Now he’s got his name on won the title that night. The a black woman who would go positions with Tampa Bay, the the Cup.” details for my opinion will be with a white man should be put New York Rangers, the Vancou- Both Sullivan and Kessel the subject of another column. to death. This was really ugly ver Canucks and fi nally a slot as each had their own personal I will just say that the world was stuff. Some say he had this rage a development coach with the journeys in the NHL. Much like witnessing an amazing perfor- because he had been subjected Chicago Blackhawks. the classical tale of old, each mance by a phenomenal athlete to growing up in the South dur- Which brought Mike to June experienced an odyssey that that night in Miami. ing “Jim Crow laws”, and the 18, 2015, when he accepted the encompassed a good number The young Clay, who returned resentment of having to sit at head coaching job at Wilkes- of years. But in the end, it was from winning a Gold Medal at a different lunch counter and Barre/Scranton. Six months all worth it. As Shakespeare the 1960 Rome Olympics, was use different bathroom facilities later, he was back in the once wrote: “All’s Well That a remarkable personality. He fueled this anger. However, he Ali heading to the ring. NHL, as the head coach of Ends Well.”