VOL. 116 - NO. 19 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MAY 11, 2012 $.30 A COPY Massachusetts Group Making a Happy 1,000 Mile Ride by Horse for Veterans The Fly the Flag Project is organizing a is able to walk short distances. It Mother’s Day salute to veterans with a 1,000 mile ride was time to keep his promise and by three horsemen, from Concord, help those wounded warriors he New Hampshire to Georgia, the origi- came to know. Teddy Roosevelt nal thirteen colonies. would have called him, “a Citizen of Lead by Ron Villareale of Easton, the Republic, the man in the arena.” Massachusetts who has ridden from The Fly the Flag Project has con- Massachusetts to Washington, D.C. tacted the Veterans Affairs Commis- by horse, then return to ride to meet sioners of each of the states. The with officials at the United Nation project now has state coordinators in in New York. He next rode across Rhode Island, Connecticut and Geor- America carrying a proclamation from gia. Calls are pouring into the office from the governor of the state, to the governors many parts of the country, said Rhonde Kunz across the USA. Ron appeared on radio and of Norton, a project spokesperson. “We had TV talk shows across the country. He was a very strong veterans’ community out asked to speak at civic and veterans groups, there”, says Peter Hammond of Cape Cod, conventions, schools and many other ven- “willing to step forward and get the job done.” ues. After his travels by horse, of over 4,000 The project has also heard from veterans’ miles he was inducted into the Long Rid- motorcycle groups, such as Rolling Thun- ers, an international equestrian organi- der, Patriot Guard Riders, Blue Knights and zation’s, hall of fame. others. They want to participate and escort Four years ago Ron was struck with spi- the riders with scores of motorcycles into nal cancer and spent three months at the the major cities of the east coast, when the West Roxbury Veterans Hospital’s Spinal horsemen meet with the mayors. The horse- Cord Injury Unit. There he met many in- men will ask the mayors to fly a specially jured servicemen recovering from their war designed Veterans Pride pennant at city image courtesty of http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/ wounds. He decided then to find a way to halls. help them. When he left the hospital he was For additional information, please visit in a wheelchair and could barely walk. Af- www.flytheflagproject.com or telephone us at ter four years of learning to walk again, Ron 508-377-FLAG.

News Briefs FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC GARDEN PRESENT by Sal Giarratani The Annual Duckling Day Parade

U.S. Senator Scott Brown th Right Fit for Bay State? on Mother’s Day, May 13 , in the Boston Common While Democratic hopeful Elizabeth Warren is Harvard University Band Leads Parents and Children touting her working class roots and blasting Gen- eral Electric for not paying taxes, she conve- through the Streets of Beacon Hill as they Retrace the Steps of the niently forgets to tell viewers on her latest TV Beloved Characters from the Classic Children’s Story “Make Way for Ducklings” political buy that she’s taken campaign funds from The Friends of the Public Garden will a GE lobbyist. Warren is hoping to do what Martha celebrate Mother’s Day with Boston-area Coakley couldn’t do two years ago when Brown families during its annual Duckling Day ran against her. The Democrats running the parade on Sunday May 13th. Registration Warren for U.S. Senate campaign are trying to will begin at 10:30 am and the parade will paint a picture of Scott Brown as part of the na- begin at noon. Based on the children’s tional right wing campaign to get Obama. U.S. classic Make Way for Ducklings by Robert Senator Brown is a Massachusetts Republican McCloskey, Duckling Day is an annual in the tradition of Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. and event where children and their families Edward W. Brooke. Brown votes his conscience retrace the steps of the beloved characters, and several times has veered off party line course. Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and their family He is a moderate conservative and far more open of eight ducklings. Led by the Harvard minded than most of his colleagues on both sides University Band, the parade will begin at of the aisle in the U.S. Senate. the Boston Common on the corner of At least Warren has softened her negative ap- Beacon and Park Street. Children will proach since it wasn’t working in her favor. parade through Beacon Hill dressed like Brown took a recent morning tour around the characters from the story and end in the Bunker Hill Mall in Charlestown guided by some Public Garden near the famous duckling pretty astute Townie political activists. He re- sculptures. ceived a really good reception from many die-hard Prior to the parade there will be plenty of Democrats who like what he’s been saying and family entertainment including a face doing since getting elected in 2010. He has the painter, balloon artist and a magician. Mayor charm of a Yankee like Lodge blended with the Menino will greet families at the end of the political charisma of a Jack Kennedy. He’s in the parade and actors from the Wheelock Senate to stay for a while. Elizabeth Warren meet Family Theater will do a dramatic reading your future and her name is Martha Coakley. from the book. (Continued on Page 14) For further information, please log on to www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org or call (617) 267-7366

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by David Trumbull

Obama Administration Announces New Trade Agreements DIVORTUM Designed to Kill U.S. Jobs The Roman word “divor- and this was necessary for started calling him “smiling tum” generally signified a its creation as well as its Cicero.” A man named The Obama Administration has announced a free trade separation, a divorce, or a continuance. Either party Sempronius Sophus di- agreement with Colombia to go into effect Tuesday. U.S. dissolution of marriage. Di- could declare his or her in- vorced his wife because she import duties will go to zero. However, U.S. producers will vorce was unknown in Rome tention to end the marriage attended public games with- find that their exports to Colombia will be subject to a 16% during very ancient times, and no decree or interfer- out his knowledge. Some Valued Added Tax (“VAT”). th and the first recorded in- ence by any public author- women in Rome kept a Back on March 15 the Obama Administration imple- stance occurred in 233 B.C. ity was necessary. A divorce record of the passing years mented the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. U.S. tariffs when a marriage was ended without mutual consent by the number of their hus- go to zero. Korea will retain a 10% VAT on imports from because of barrenness. whereby only one party re- bands. One author mentions America. There were a number of de- nounced the union was a woman who had eight hus- In both agreements U.S. duties will be bound at zero for grees of marriage, but two of called a “repudium.” In this bands in five years and who the duration of the agreement (which has no termination the most common being case it was customary to claimed that the fruit of date). Colombia and Korea are free to increase VAT on those “with agreement” and first send a “Dear Jane or marriage was divorce. imports from American at any time. those called free marriages John” letter and state a rea- Penalties were imposed on Aside from the debate over the theory of free trade — “without agreement.” A mar- son. The letter was signed in those persons who entered economists are divided on the overall benefits versus cost riage “with agreement” was the presence of seven wit- into divorce without a good of global free trade — these are not free trade agreements. a highly religious ceremony, nesses and the keys were cause and also on those The agreements the U.S. has with Colombia, with Korea performed with solemn rites taken away as the partner whose conduct made divorce and all the agreements back to NAFTA are what my col- before a “Pontifex Maximus” was turned out of the house. necessary. During early league George S. calls, “import maximization agreements.” (high priest) and ten wit- Women were not without Christian times the right They are designed to bring into the U.S. the maximum nesses, which could never their equal rights in the of free divorce was defined amount of cheap foreign products, with resulting loss of under any circumstances be matter; either she or her in the law, but any divorce U.S. jobs. Opening foreign markets for U.S.-made products severed. The so-called “free father had the right to dis- outside of these laws was is not a priority for our government negotiators, as marriages” were dissoluble solve a marriage. Towards severely punished. The witnessed by the unequal outcome (we go to zero tax on (who ever heard of a free the latter part of the “Repub- emperor Justinian pun- imports while our trading partners keep a 10% or 16% tax marriage?). lic,” divorces became very ished divorce even by mutual on our products). The theory behind most common. Cicero is reported consent unless its object Now President Obama is pushing for free trade agree- Roman marriages made it to have divorced his wife was for both parties to live a ments with Brunei and Vietnam. A round of negotiations quite easy for divorce. The Terentia after living with life of chastity (perish the is just now rapping up in Dallas. love and affection of the par- her for thirty-three years, in thought). According to Mr. Obama’s own State Department — ties was considered an es- order to marry a young NEXT ISSUE: The [Brunei] Ministry of Education requires courses sential part of any marriage woman. That’s when they Chow Down in Old Rome on Islam … and prohibits the teaching of other reli- gions. Private Christian schools were not allowed to give Christian instruction to Christian or Muslim stu- Paul Caruccio Announces Candidacy for State Rep. dents but could offer voluntary, Islamic instruction to Muslim students ... [T]he government warned Christian Paul Caruccio submitted his Winthrop and Revere. schools that they or their personnel could be fined or certified signatures to officially Paul Caruccio’s message is imprisoned for teaching non-Muslim religious subjects. qualfy as a candidate for State nonpartisan and reflects the That same State Department report says of Vietnam — Representative for the 19th Suf- interests of both democratic The Socialist Republic of Vietnam … is an authoritar- folk District. As a result of ideals coupled with true fiscal ian state … arresting several political activists. Several Caruccio’s highly successful responsibility. He is a strong editors and reporters from prominent newspapers were signature drive, he obtained advocate for term limits for all fired for reporting on official corruption … Police com- more signatures than the Sec- elective officials, secure com- monly mistreated suspects during arrest or detention retary of State’s office is per- munities legislation to protect ... Individuals were arbitrarily detained for political mitted to accept. This was ac- all citizens (the current legis- activities and denied the right to fair and expeditious complished in one short month lature refused to pass this leg- trials. The government continued to limit citizens’ pri- and well before the state man- islation earlier this year) and vacy rights and tightened controls over the press and dated deadline. timely improvements to our freedom of speech, assembly, movement and associa- This legislative seat covers all of Winthrop beaches and communities. Additionally, tion. Violence and discrimination against women as and parts of Revere. Caruccio’s decision to Caruccio, a Republican, advocates for tighter well as trafficking in persons continued to be signifi- accept the challenge of running for State control over state spending which increased cant problems. Representative is the result of resounding by 19% or $5.6 billion over the last four There are nearly 200 nations in the world. Of all the support from individuals of the communi- years and at a time of extreme economic places, the President picks a repressive communist regime ties of Winthrop and Revere. “Virtually ev- malaise. Paul Caruccio is also opposed to a and an intolerant Islamic monarchy as the next beneficia- eryone I have spoken with has expressed local casino; however he is cognizant of the ries of special trading privileges. dissatisfaction with the current leadership imperative of mitigation efforts specifically on Beacon Hill and the lack of leadership earmarked for Winthrop, as well as Revere, choice,” said Caruccio. Caruccio is commit- as a contingency. LAW OFFICES OF ted to providing that much needed choice The citizens of Revere and Winthrop and to restoring balance to state and local deserve a voice that will represent their FRANK J. CIANO decisions affecting the communities of true values and Paul intends to deliver it. GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS IF IT AIN’T BROKE, FIX IT? CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. by Sal Giarratani 617-354-9400 I heard there were a bunch Shutting down any part of the best Italian restaurants Si Parla Italiano of college students roaming Hanover Street sounds like around and it all works for the streets of the North End a good idea on paper but them. However, Hanover 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 to make things better for when the tire meets the Street isn’t Federal Hill. North Enders. I think they road the road ain’t ready Do you remember when held a meeting recently on for just pedestrians. Even Salem Street was closed their findings and looking down on Federal Hill, the down to traffic decades ago? Boston Harborside Home for our input. Talk about main road is open to all traf- Planners then had the same shutting down Hanover fic. They do have a lovely basis idea as today’s plan- Joseph A. Langone Street to travel is once again Italian piazza with grass, a ners. Make the roads car- high up on their agenda. water fountain and some of free and let people roam. It didn’t work on Salem Street 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery and why do folks think it 617-536-4110 could work on Hanover Street www.bostonharborsidehome.com Traditional Burial Plot (for 2) today? Getting tourists to our city to visit the North End Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite Starting at $1500 has never been a problem. Getting tourist to Federal Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca Hill isn’t a problem either. Courtney A. Fitzgibbons The North End doesn’t need COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS • CREMATORY • GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS a European plaza to survive. 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 When I was a kid there were Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com maybe, tops, seven or eight places to eat. Today, that A Service Family Affiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 (Continued on Page 14) POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012 Page 3

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Donnaruma be standing here to give the Secretary). membership is constantly 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 toast,” President Vincent “This is one of the most growing, also thanks to Festino said in an opening active groups I have met the Ladies of the Appian Vol. 116 - No. 19 Friday, May 11, 2012 statement. “Our club is a here in Massachusetts,” Club.” vehicle that connects Ital- said the evening’s special On behalf of the Ladies of OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions ian Americans from different guest, Consul General of the Appian Club, Barbara of this our adopted country the United States of America: regions, but it is also a way Italy in Boston, Giuseppe Sterner thanked the presi- To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: of life. We see it in the Pastorelli. “I have been to dent for his nice words and To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: respect with which we treat visit your Club in Stoneham unveiled a new Club ban- In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better one another, and in the way and I saw with my own eyes ner—a gift from the Ladies than we found it. we celebrate our origins, the many activities you Club. The banner reads: GUEST EDITORIAL heritage and friendship. We organize on a weekly basis. “The Appian Club — Where are one big family.” You do a terrific job.” Friendship is a Story with- VA COMES UP SHORT WHEN IT COMES TO As in the best of family tra- Among the activities the out end.” ditions, Festino recognized Appian Club provides to its “I know our legacy will MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR VETS his predecessors by calling members, there are Italian continue for many years to by Sal Giarratani up to the stage the Club’s language classes, scholar- come,” Festino concluded, as Two recent news stories from USA Today show that past presidents: Rocco Zizza, ships, achievement awards, he raised his glass for a the Department of Veterans Affairs is working with a Charles Scioli, Jr., John bocce tournaments, and the toast. “Salute and auguri to 20% shortage of psychiatrists when it comes to VA hos- Nocella, Anthony Barbarino, chance to get together twice the Appians!” pitals serving veterans in need of such health care. The Rocky Mountain VA Region only has four psychiatrists on staff, but one of those positions is unfilled now. In many cases across the country, veterans seeking psy- chiatric services must wait up to five weeks to begin treatment. More than 230,000 service members have suffered traumatic brain injuries ranging from mild to severe just since 2000 and this is according to Pentagon data. Back in 2011, the VA testified before Congress that it had the resources to handle the current patient load said U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, (R-FL) who chairs the House Veter- ans Affairs Committee and Miller adds, “Now we learn from them there is a shortage. VA needs to quickly figure out what the problem is.” U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, (D-WA) who chairs the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee also, is very concerned stating, “When you ask those on the frontlines of treating these veterans, they’ll tell you that in many instances they are stretching just to manage 2012 Appian Club Officers: (left to right, front) Frank Federico, Charlie Ciano, Sonny the caseload, let alone treat all the veterans coming Caruso, President Vinnie Festino, Tony DePalma, Rocco Zizza; (back) John Nocella, through their door.” Roger Janson, Mario Pascuccio, Peter D’Angelo, Chris Marulli, John DeLeo, Ben The goal of Veterans Affairs Department is to see DiCenso, Paul Marulli, Mark Ventola, Alfredo Bertorelli. psychiatric patients within 14 days or less. However, in some areas of the country, the wait period is much longer. Veterans wait sometimes 37 days at hospitals in Alabama and about a month in Orlando and Miami. Miller is frustrated with these figures and told USA Today that if the VA hospitals can’t provide the care needed, they should recommend providers in the com- munity who can see these men and women immedi- ately. As Miller stated, “These are wounds that cannot wait.” Our veterans put their lives on the line for all of us and in return, we give them this?

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2012 Ladies of the Appian Club Officers: (left to right) Joanne Guarino, Angela Navetta, Annette Giusti, Mary Lou Scioli, President Barbara Sterner, Liliana Rizza, Rosa Bertorelli, Linda DiCenso, Natalie DeLuca, Vinny DeLeo (seated).

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S imple TIMES . . . by Girard A. Plante THINKING OUT LOUD

A longtime friend will de- who simply desired to ask Sadly, all of them must go by Sal Giarratani part Boston without a whim- her the rationale for closing elsewhere. Training the per on July 1st. The friend the SCI Rehab Unit. The next generation of physi- Setting the Record Straight has mostly gone unnoticed, prominent Boston-based dis- cians to specialize in spinal Many readers of my My first political campaign unseen and unheard during ability rights activist has cord injury at BUSM will “Thinking Out Loud” column was for Frank Bellotti when six decades of unabated be- had a vested interest in cease, too. have accused me of being he ran for governor in 1970 neficence and reliable help BMC’s SCI Rehab Unit ever At that April 11th meeting, overly both Republican and when I was 22 years old. far beyond one’s complex since she rehabbed there I listened to three adminis- really conservative. I am Over the past 40 plus years, medical needs were might- 27 years ago after sustain- trators of one of the oldest neither a registered Repub- I have worked for far more ily tended to. ing a high-level injury. But and largest hospitals in lican nor a far right conser- Democrats than Republi- In late February, the au- no, a phone call will do, Boston’s vast and richly his- vative. Growing up I lived cans. This year like 2008, I gust administrators at Bos- Walsh replied. toric medical establishment in a Democratic household. am troubled. I did vote for ton Medical Center gathered Citizens living with spinal attempt to explain away My father was a conserva- John McCain simply be- to break bread and shutter cord injury are outraged by their decision to shutter tive Democrat until George cause he wasn’t Barack its Spinal Cord Injury Rehab BMC’s administrators’ mis- an in-patient unit that McGovern and the 1972 Obama which is the worst of Unit. The impact of its im- guided decision. Some of works! They came well- presidential race when he all reasons to choose a presi- pending absence is enor- them reside in close proxim- scripted. But their hack- started voting Republican. dent but what else could I mous as the future moves ity to BMC. They thrive from neyed explanations failed My mother’s side of the fam- have done under those dire along without choices for the treatment and care and miserably. ily was all liberal Democrat. circumstances? newly-injured people and excellent education they re- They looked like politi- My brother ended up being a This year, former Gov. others years post-injury. ceive at the only SCI Rehab cians. They definitely did very conservative Republi- Mitt Romney was my least Each person received the they’ve known. Because not fool the members of the can while I became a self- favorite Republican running best treatment and care for they lack resources they’re Advisory Board with spinal identified Reagan Democrat for president in the GOP pri- spinal cord injury in Boston the least likely people to cord injuries who bore in who often votes but not al- maries and once again faced and anywhere across New have options to visit other with piercing questions and ways for Republicans. with the Obama alternative, England. rehabs. right-on biting statements Back in my first foray in I am caught between a rock A rich resource outgrew its A decade ago, Boston Medi- as only we can. Two doctors politics during the 1960 cam- and a hard place. If Ralph usefulness during this pe- cal Center replaced Boston who serve on the Advisory paign when Richard Nixon Nader were to run again, he culiar era of lean and mean. City Hospital. Their mission Board laced the administra- and Jack Kennedy ran might actually get my vote Bankers ruling from on high has for 113 years answered tors with blistering com- against each other, I re- finally. under the guise of CEO and the clarion call to serve the ments. Their words proved member helping to organize Meanwhile, as far as my Board of Trustees decimated unserved, underserved, un- powerful because rarely do a group of 10-to-12- year core values go. I believe the a nationally acclaimed unit insured and underinsured. doctors criticize each other olds. We made up homemade minimum wage is currently that helped thousands of in- BMC’s tag line “Exceptional — particularly not in front of signs and did a neighborhood too low. I’m not a supporter dividuals and their families Care. Without Exception” is 20 people! walk-thru for Kennedy. Com- of additional tax breaks for rebuild broken lives. In fact, now a ruse. The administra- After the meeting con- ing from Boston’s Ward 8, we the rich. Republicans call the need exists to enhance tors believe it best to exclude cluded, I bid ‘good evening’ to had politics in our blood from them “job creators” but the the shining star that be- the population of residents four fantastic women who birth. We did however only thing most of these rich came the marketing engine living with spinal cord injury will lose jobs they capably slightly look like the “Little executives are thinking of of BMC. in Boston’s South End and held a collective seven de- Rascals” but we weren’t fool- aren’t us but lining their Offering hope is being its environs. cades. And while strolling ing around. To buttress my own pockets with more tossed out in the cause of Some folks with spinal across BMC’s campus, dot- claim to Democrat status, I wealth. When I think of expediency. Gently guiding cord injuries created The ted with a mix of newly-built also supported Lyndon B. Romney, I think of Bain one through an uncertain Decision as a moniker akin shiny glass structures and Johnson when he ran Capital, I think of tax-free future became obsolete. Be- to a creepy thriller straight 19th century red brick build- against Republican Barry investments. Keep moving, ing there daily to reroute a out of Hollywood. Boston ings that warmly welcomed Goldwater when I was 16 no altruism here! You can’t semblance of normalcy after Medical Center is not Holly- the ill and sick citizens and years old and Hubert run government solely like a life-changing event is in- wood oozing with drama re- soldiers and proud new par- Humphrey over Richard a business because the bot- stead steered towards the plete with a cast of charac- ents from another era, the Nixon when I was 20 and still tom line in government is bottom line. Wisdom has ters created to play roles of balmy breezes of spring and too young to vote. the well being of its citizens never looked worse. cheap humor, dastardly scent of the ocean refreshed In 1972, I had trouble and not making as much Dr. Ravin Davidoff, the deeds or feigned heroism. It me. Suddenly, emptiness when the McGovernites took money as you can. Chief Medical Officer at is reality. that only death of a loved one over the Democratic infra- Someday, we might get a BMC, made a startling rev- The characters are real- brings, hit me. structure and have many real candidate who really elation in the Feb. 26th edi- life human beings whose Humanity is in decline in times voted either Republi- understands what America tion of The Boston Globe: lives are turned upside our throw-away society. The can or Third Party in presi- stands for and has the know- “The decision was not moti- down. And the stars are the honor roll of integrity and dential races. I liked Reagan how to reach that goal. vated by immediate financial people who superbly treat recognition for a rock solid twice, Nixon once with a Meanwhile, most of us are concerns, he said, noting and care for their newly-in- work ethic is fading. Such clothespin, Dukakis once, faced with the prospect of that the program does not jured patients. They’re well- irreplaceable resources are Gene McCarthy once and fi- voting for the lesser of two lose money.” Whoa! trained and highly skilled easily expendable. The lean nally, Ross Perot. Oh, yeah, evils because when we do As a member of the BMC- RNs, personal care aides, and mean business dealings I used two clothespins twice that, we are still choosing affiliated Community Spinal physical therapists and oc- of layoffs so the head honcho for George W. Bush. evil, aren’t we? 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Congressman Michael Capuano speaking to a large crowd at the recent East Boston Main Streets Spring Breakfast. (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) East Boston Main Streets sues including deficits, get cuts will affect programs recently hosted its Spring spending, taxes and the war locally. The congressman Breakfast sponsored by First in Afghanistan. then took questions from the Priority Credit Union. Con- Congressman Capuano audience. gressman Michael Capuano also spoke about the lack of EBMS would like to thank spoke to residents and busi- will for compromise in Wash- all those who attended this nesses on a number of is- ington and how proposed bud- semiannual event. Dante Alighieri Society Music & Politics Commemorate the Bicentennial of the An evening of music and lec- ture will be presented at the The Dante Alighieri Society, 41 WAR OF 1812 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts on Friday, May at the USS Constitution Museum 11, 2012 at 7:00 o’clock. Guest Two Upcoming FREE Events – May 23 & June 16 Lecturer will be John Alcorn from Trinity College in Con- May 22, 2012 biography of Sir Isaac Brock, Special thanks to support necticut. Musical Interlude 6:00–8:00 pm the British Field Com- from: Raytheon Defense will be performed by Pianist The World at War, 1812– mander in Canada in 1812: Systems, Liberty Mutual, Bradley Pennington and So- 1815, a lecture by Lieuten- A Matter of Honour. In 2009, the Institute of Museum prano Lisa Correnti. ant-General Jonathon Riley, General Riley became the and Library Services, the Musical Prelude will be Director-General and Mas- Director General and Master Tawani Foundation and GUISEPPE VERDI (1813-1901) - ter of the Royal Armouries of the Royal Armouries, the Toursim Cares. Passione Morale e Politica per UK. award winning home of Events are free and open Soprano Lisa Correnti l’Unita d’Italia. The aries to be In 1812, the United States Britain’s national collections to the public. performed are: Va’ Pensero - of America declared war on of arms and armour. For more details, call (617) Nabucco, Caro Nome - Rigoletto, Libiamo - La Traviata, Addio Great Britain, a country 426-1812 or visit www.uss del Passato - La Traviata, Ah! Forse e Lui? - La Traviata already at full stretch with June 16, 2012 constitutionmuseum.org. and Sempre Libera - La Traviata. war against France. It was a All Day The USS Constitution Mr. Alcorn, Principal Lecturer in Italian studies from total war, from which only USS Constitution Museum Museum is located in the Trinity College in Connecticut will present a lecture titled one side would emerge in- Old Ironsides 1812 Discovery Charlestown Navy Yard, “Dante and Politics.” Mr. Alcorn has earned four degrees from tact. During the war years, Center Exhibit Opening & Boston, MA. No RSVP re- Columbia University: Bachelor’s, Master’s, M.Phil. and Ph.D. 1812-1814, Great Britain’s Flag Day Celebration. quired. Parking available Professor Alcorn organizes Trinity’s “Inside the Music” series highest priority, therefore, Travel back in time and at Nautica Garage. MBTA of workshops/concerts by contemporary artists. John was not the enemy across fight for free trade and sail- & MBTA water shuttle Scofield, Soulive, Medeski Martin & Wood, Gov’t Mule, and the Atlantic Ocean, but the ors rights on the high encouraged. the Derek Trucks Band have appeared in the series. one across the English seas! Learn what life was Mr. Pennington has served as vocal accompanist and Channel. like as a US Navy sailor two coach for innumerable recitals and opera concerts through- How did the demands of hundred years ago at the out metropolitan Boston. A voice and piano graduate of The other theatres of the Napo- USS Constitution Museum, You Need Now Boston Conservatory (1984-1986; Summa Cum Laude, Pi leonic wars affect British where every day the stories Kappa Lambda), Indiana University (1970-1972), and Murray military strategy and opera- of the War of 1812 come to (for Mary) State University in Kentucky, he has taught on the facul- tions in America? To what life. On June 16, 2012 join by Judean Langone ties of Indiana University, The Boston Conservatory, and degree was the War of the Constitution Museum Northeastern University. Mr. Pennington is the founder You need now, 1812 a sideshow? What was and Keith Lockhart, Boston and artistic director of Boston Bel Canto Opera. the context of coalition and Pops conductor, for a ribbon The soft touches of Lisa Correnti is a coloratura soprano and currently per- world war in the Napoleonic cutting to open the NEW tenderness. forms with Boston Bel Canto Opera. At a recent gala con- age? exhibit, Old Ironsides 1812 The all-encompassing, cert in Cambridge, her rendition of “Caro nome” from Lieutenant-General Jona- Discovery Center. The Dis- Encircling lights of Verdi’s Rigoletto (included in today’s performance) brought thon Riley CB DSO PhD MA, covery Center will teach understanding. cheers and a standing ovation from the standing-room only Director-General and Mas- the causes and conse- audience. Until 1998, Lisa was best known for her musical ter of the Royal Armouries, quences of the War of 1812 The spoken and silent hands theater performances with local groups such as Quincy will discuss these and other through the lens of USS Con- of human kindnesses. Community Theater, Gaslight Players, and The Company questions by putting the War stitution offering hands- The light, the flames, Theater. Her credits include the title role in Roger and of 1812 in a global context. on interactive exhibits and The heat of the heart Hammerstein’s Cinderella, “Julie” in Some Enchanted Lieutenant-General Riley is programs. Also on June 16 of hope. Evening , and “Audrey” in Menken’s gothic comedy, Little one of Britain’s most senior at 12 pm witness a spectacu- Shop of Horrors. Lisa made her transition into classical generals having held mili- lar patriotic display in the And in the end you must music in 1999 where she started her solo career in orato- tary commands of British Navy Yard. Three 90 x 45 foot know that love endures; rio as a member and soloist of the Braintree Choral Soci- operations in the Balkans flags presenting the United Beyond our words, our ety. She created and directed the highly successful women’s as a battalion and brigade States, Great Britain and touches, our movements. a cappella group “Purely Vocals”. Lisa’s first operatic commander, in Sierra Leone Canada will be unfurled as performance was the role of “Pamina” in a semi-staged pro- Because love can sing its as Joint Task Force Com- a reminder of the 200 years gram of Mozart’s The Magic Flute (2001) with South Shore mander, in Iraq as Divi- of peace between the na- own sweet song, Conservatory’s Opera by the Bay. In 2002 she was intro- sional Commander, and in tions that fought during in spheres unknown to duced to Bradley Pennington and began her vocal study in Afghanistan as Deputy Com- the War of 1812. The giant simple mortals. the “bel canto” style. She is now a leading soloist with the mander of all NATO forces. flags will stretch across For love is the essence of Boston Bel Canto Opera Company and has appeared for the He is a military historian the Navy Yard, from the our foreverness. last six years in the annual Luigi Pirandello Lyceum Ital- with an MA and a PhD in Constitution Museum to- ian opera concerts sponsored by BBCO. history and has published wards “Old Ironsides” — And its mind is eternal, yes Reception following. For additional information, please fourteen books on military 12:00 pm (Museum open we live beyond ourselves. visit http://www.dantemass.org/html/home.html or call history, most recently the from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm). (617) 876-5160. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012 Saint Paschal Baylon by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Often in life, one experi- of Valencia and insisted on ence leads to another and becoming simply a lay Is an exotic dancer for a nightclub an independent before you know it, you are brother. He purposely chose contractor or an employee and must she share wandering down pathways to live in poor monasteries, her tips with other employees of the nightclub? that are totally unexpected. for he said, “I was born poor The recent Eucharistic Con- and am resolved to die in NELITA MONTEIRO v. PJD ENTERTAINMENT OF WORCESTER, INC. gress, just concluded at poverty and penance.” Saint d/b/a CENTERFOLDS Saint Leonard Parish, in- Paschal lived for twenty- Opinion No.: 117904, Docket Number: 10-1930 spired us to look more eight years in extreme pov- SUPERIOR COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS, AT WORCESTER closely at the origin of these erty and constant prayer, 29 Mass. L. Rep. 203 events and their Patron which even his work did not November 23, 2011 Decided • November 23, 2011 Filed Saint, Paschal Baylon who interrupt, for the rest of his PJD Entertainment of concedes that it does not pay a matter of law. was little known to us. life. Worcester, Inc. owns and op- the exotic dancers a base The Court in deciding that Saint Paschal was born in He was a mystic and con- erates the club Center-folds wage. Instead, the dancers an exotic dancer is an em- the kingdom of Aragon on templative, and character- in Worcester, MA, which are remunerated for their ployee and the club cannot May 24, 1540. His parents, ized by intense devotion to serves food and alcohol and services via customer gratu- require her to share her tips Martin Baylon and Elizabeth Our Lord in the Holy Eucha- televises sporting events. ities. Centerfolds portrays with other employees. Jubera, were poor peasants. rist. Toward the end of his Centerfolds also provides a itself as a restaurant and Paschal was a shepherd in life, he frequently spent the venue that features exotic bar that passively allows The Court Said: his youth. He was illiterate night before the altar in dancers who perform in the exotic dancers to entertain As an employee, Monteiro but had an intense desire to prayer. He often experi- nude or semi-nude. Monteiro patrons. This court cannot is entitled to the appropriate read. He always carried a enced ecstasies but out of performed at Centerfolds as accord the club such indif- minimum wage for each book with him and would ask humility downplayed these an exotic dancer for a period ference. An establishment hour of services she can passersby to teach him the experiences to his commu- of time from the end of that serves alcohol and pro- prove she performed at alphabet, thus in time, he nity. Saint Paschal died on 2009 to the beginning of vides a venue for exotic Centerfolds. learned to read. May 17, 1592. He was beati- 2010. Because Centerfolds dances is in the business of Monteiro further argues Paschal led the solitary life fied by Pope Paul V in 1618 classifies its exotic dancers providing adult entertain- that Centerfolds required as a shepherd until he was and canonized by Pope as independent contractors, ment. The exotic dancers her, as a service employee, 24. Through his readings, Alexander VIII on October Monteiro was never paid a perform their services, to remit a percentage of prayer and meditation he 16, 1690. Pope Leo XIII pro- base hourly wage for her therefore, in the usual her tips to the club and to developed the desire to en- claimed him Patron of Eu- performances at the club. course of that business. various other employees of ter religious life. In 1564, he charistic Congresses. Pas- Instead, she worked solely This is true even if food the club. An employer is joined the Reformed chal Baylon’s feast day is for tips. and alcohol are served and prohibited from deducting or Franciscans in the Kingdom celebrated on May 17. Centerfolds concedes that even if the majority of rev- retaining any percentage it is a “nightclub with a li- enue is derived therefrom. or amount from the tips that quor license … that sells al- Therefore, Centerfolds has a service employee earns. North End Library Events cohol, serves food, [televises] mis-classified its exotic An employer is further pro- DAILY LIFE IN POMPEII sporting events and … pro- dancers as independent hibited from requiring a Wednesday May 16, 2012 at 6:30 pm vides a venue at which … contractors in violation of service employee to pool Slide Presentation given by Leona Cottrell. A lively and entertainers … perform [in § 148B. Monteiro is properly tips with other, non-service interesting program based on the Cottrell’s escavation work the nude].” Centerfolds also classified as an employee as employees. in Pompeii Italy. A discussion will follow.

FILM BASED ON THE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE CROSSWORD PUZZLE Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 6:00 pm. U.S. Geography Were the World Mine (2008). Run time: 1 hrs 36 min · ACROSS Release date: 11/21/2008. Genre: Musical 1. Felipe _____, Formula One racer After his eccentric teacher casts him as Puck in A Mid- 6. Holiday helper summer Night’s Dream, Timothy stumbles upon a recipe 9. *This Harvard team rows on hidden within the script to create the plays magical, purple Boston’s Charles River 13. “Get _ ____ job!” love-pansy. 14. Be a witness Armed with the pansy, Timothys fading spirit soars as 15. *East side of Jersey he puckishly imposes a new reality by turning much of his 16. Catherine Middleton’s new accessory narrow-minded town gay. 17. ___ capita 18. *Native of Des Moines 19. Like a black-tie event 21. *In the middle of the U.S. 23. Often comes before “out” Mattéo Gallo 24. 8 to Caesar 25. Rudyard Kipling novel 28. ____-de-camp 30. To produce within o 35. Black tropical cuckoos o Appraisals 37. Elton John and Bono, e.g. 39. Lined with crystals Sales & Rentals 40. Anything half-moon shaped 41. Brother of a certain secret order • 43. Largest continent 44. It usually wafts Real Estate 46. Farmer’s storage 47. Short for “dictionary” 48. Navy rank 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 50. Like #44 Across, this also wafts 52. ___ degree (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 53. Birdbrain 55. Small protuberance 57. *Steamboat and Old Faithful, e.g. 61. PBS street 64. German submarine destroyer 65. Philosophical system NORTH END 67. “On a _____ of 1 to 10” 69. Averages 70. Water in Paris 71. Tiny amounts 72. Bent when genuflecting PRINTING 73. Decay 74. Beside, archaic 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 DOWN 1. Dojo pad Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette 2. *Like Mohave Desert 3. Popular cooking method for Ahi tuna 4. Hindu woman’s dress 25. *Southernmost point of U.S. 51. *Western neighbor to #5 Down Quality Printing 5. *Mount McKinley state 26. Contain the ashes 54. Twig of a willow tree 6. Oscar of sports 27. King of ancient Crete 56. Comes in bits for salads 7. ___ Harvey Oswald 29. Buenos ____ 57. Thick messy substance for all your 8. Nobel-winning physicist 31. Necklace pearl, e.g. 58. Jet black 9. Grub 32. Violinist’s pine resin 59. Yesteryear Commercial and Personal Needs 10. U.S. furniture maker 33. Court order, e.g. 60. Equal 11. Time periods 34. End of the road? 61. Plant fungus 12. Moved or exited 36. 18-wheeler 62. Friend from Down Under Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers 15. Building side 38. Auctioneer’s exclamation 63. Distinctive elegance Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations 20. Temblor or quake 42. Not a soul 66. ___ Paolo 22. Mad King George, or George ___ 45. Ends of shoe laces 68. *Three ahead of PST Announcements • Business Forms and Documents 24. Particular rendering 49. And not (Solution on Page 14) — COMPETITIVE PRICES — 617-227-8929617-227-8929 WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012 Page 7 Mrs. Murphy ... As I See It The East Boston Adult Ed. Center Have a happy These beautiful creatures th and pleasant are known to attack. So be Celebrates its 40 Year Mother’s Day to aware beauty is only skin by Dominic Avellani all the caring deep! … Frumpy Elizabeth tage of a good education, training and place- and good moth- Warren knows how to work ment at the East Boston Adult Ed. Center ers of America! … It’s such the system! Her claim to and if you have completed English I this se- good news for East Boston. A fame and ticket to Harvard mester, go to English II in the next and new Library being con- University was that she was eventually obtain your GED. Then, go to col- structed on Bremen Street, Native American, and a mi- lege and become somebody, for there still it doesn’t get better than nority? It appears Elizabeth are many good opportunities in this coun- that. Years ago Bremen will say anything to get try with a good education.” Street was known for Lum- where she’s going, even if Mr. Joshua Zakim from the Lenny Fund, ber yards and Airport Park- it’s not true! Can we believe son of the late Boston area philanthropist ing Lots, today Bremen anything Democrat Eliza- and fighter of racism and bigotry, Lenny Street has come alive and beth Warren says in the fu- Zakim, reminded the students: “to pursue houses one of Eastie’s most ture? … The Chelsea bridge your goals and aspirations and to make your th beautiful parks and recre- will finally open on May 12 American dream a reality. My father (Lenny ation areas as part of the from 5 am to 8 pm and for Zakim) visited this center and was very Emerald Necklace; the the first few weeks the bridge impressed with the enthusiasm and love for YMCA, a state of the art will be closed during night- America, love for family and for the better- building; attractive rehab time hours. The new ment of the Boston-Area community the homes line the street and Chelsea Street Bridge looks (C)Renato Avellani and (L)Janis Woodman present (R)Mr. Avellani with plaque. Center instills in the many people from so the latest to come to adorn stunning. … Despite no lack many different countries, races and nation- the Street is a new Library in business Dunkin’ Donuts The Community Ed. Center (East Boston alities.” … Eastie appreciates Boston franchises continue to serve Adult Ed. Center) celebrated its 40th Anniver- Ren Avellani, the GED in English and Com- Mayor Tom Menino’s contin- bitter coffee! … What hap- sary graduation on Saturday, April 21 and on puter teacher, reminded the graduates that ued efforts and funding for pened to bank service? … Thursday, April 26, 2012. Over 300 immi- thousands have obtained their GED at the the Greenway expansion … Does Citizens Bank policies grants, refugees and U.S. school dropouts Center, thousands have been taught En- Mount Carmel Parishioners change from one branch to received diplomas in: English as a Second glish and U.S. Citizenship Preparation and haven’t given up despite the another? … As was the case Language, High School Equivalency (GED) in are today voting members of our commu- Boston Archdiocese locking for this Citizens bank cus- English and in Spanish, U.S. Citizenship nity. Also, the center was honored by the the doors of the church with- tomer that reported when Preparation, Computer I and II, Administra- visit of late Senator Edward M. Kennedy in out notice to devoted neigh- trying to get a security de- tion of ATB Vocational School entrance ex- 1994. bors who have paid thou- posit deposited with a Citi- ams, College and Vocational School applica- The students, staff, and invited guests sands of dollars over the past zens representative with the tion services and tutoring in all five academic were treated at the school to a fine dinner seven years to keep the proper government papers subjects (English, Math, Science, etc.). prepared by “La Hacienda” and “La Terraza” church going. Loyal parish- filled out, was told the bank The Ceremonies went very well. Mr. Dom restaurants. Mr. Avellani invites anyone ioners now hold Sunday couldn’t take it because the Avellani, the program director and founder, who needs to improve his/her English, ob- Mass at the statue of Padre tenant’s birth date wasn’t on reminisced on how he first opened the North tain the GED, review the five academic sub- Pio across from the street the form despite the fact End Adult Education of Boston from 1972 to jects, take the ATB Tests to enter a voca- from the church. As the there was no mention on the 1984 and how the center assisted over 300 tional school (Barber, Hairdresser, etc.) crowds swell, parishioners form that a birth date be North Enders obtain their GED (High School learn U.S. History to pass the U.S. Citizen- are hoping to get the atten- given. The customer pro- Diploma), over 1,000 learn English, place ship, to learn computer skills, etc. to call tion from the churches high- ceeded to another branch hundreds of youngsters in college with state him at 617-567-7873 or to visit the center est court and overturn the where the service represen- and federal scholarships, helped over 500 at 119 London St. (near Sumner Tunnel) decision. Eastie faithful tative took the deposit with- others become U.S. citizens, how he and his anytime. have Cardinal Bernie Law to out incident! ... What a sad staff distributed 10,000 lbs. of government thank for all their woes con- state of affairs we’re in! High surplus cheese in one weekend, how his cerning their beloved unemployment, no job cre- soccer team “The Bostonians” won the East- church. There’s a man that ation, Government corrup- ern Massachusetts soccer championship in has never been held ac- tion, race card used con- 1982 and much more. In 1979, he opened countable for his misdeeds stantly by Jesse Jackson, Al the East Boston Adult Ed. Center (Comm. of covering up the churches Sharpton and the Black Pan- Ed. Center) and since then, he has assisted biggest scandal of all time. thers; Tobacco and Drug over 50,000 youths and adults in the above The Vatican continues to Company Lobbyist run this courses and services and more. Although protect an evil man! … country via contributions most of the students have been immigrants Swans return to the Public and the Union backing Prez and refugees from over 40 different coun- Gardens! As beautiful and Obama. It can’t get any tries, many other students are American- graceful as they are, Swans worse … Only in America! … born school dropouts. can also be dangerous. Till next time. Ms. Janis M. Woodman, Manager of the East Boston Savings Bank, officiated at the Thursday, April 26, 2012 graduation. She Mr. Avellani presents a copy of the Con- informed the students to: “… take advan- stitution to Joshua Zakim, Esq. PINELLI’S GOING TO ITALY? FUNCTION FACILITY Want to Learn Italian and Relive Your Heritage? Per BEREAVEMENT BUFFET $14.95 Person Adult Italian classes will be The class is sponsored by table 501(c)(7) organization offered by the Appian Club of the Appian Club of Stoneham, whose mission is to promote Please accept sincere condolences, from the Stoneham starting on Tues- a non-profit, social chari- Italian culture and heritage. day, June 5. Spinelli’s family and staff. During this difficult A beginner’s class will start time, we would like to offer our facility at a with the basics (pronuncia- specially reduced price, for you, your family and tions, phrases, vocabulary buildup, etc.) and give you a friends. firm foundation for the lan- LUCIA guage. The eight week course SERVED UPON ARRIVAL R I S T O R A N T E & B A R (90 minutes long) will be Coffee, Mini Danish Pastries and Tea Breads held on Tuesday evenings in Traditional Italian Cuisine Stoneham. BUFFET LUNCHEON MENU Tiffany Bistocchi Murphy Tossed Salad, Assorted Rolls with Butter will be the instructor. Tiffany 415 Hanover Street, Boston Chicken, Ziti and Broccoli Alfredo is a graduate of Dickinson 617.367.2353 College (2003), with a major Eggplant Parmigiana in Italian and a Master’s Italian Sausages, Onions and Potatoes in Italian from Middlebury College (2006). She has trav- 11 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester Above price does not include a 15% Administration Fee and a 7% Mass State Tax. eled extensively throughout 781.729.0515 Italy and has taken courses 280 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON, MA there. The class is casual, Telephone: 617-567-4499 www.spinellis.com interesting and the experi- Private Function Rooms for any Occasion ence will be enjoyable. Contact coordinator John Christening • Bridal Shower • Baby Shower The Federal Trade Commission Nocella for further infor- Birthday • Bereavement, Etc. works for the consumer to prevent mation at 781-438-5687 or, fraud and deception. preferably by email, at Donato Frattaroli Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) [email protected]. [email protected] www.luciaristorante.com or log on to www.ftc.gov. Please pass along to family, friends and neighbors. Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012 18th Annual Taste o To benefit North End Waterfront Health and other chi MAY 4, 2

Accardi & Sons Cantina Italiana Restaurant & Ristorante Fiore

J Pace & Son

Carmelina’s Al Dente Ristorante

La Summa Ristorante

Café Paradiso

Albert A. Russo Imports

Lucca Restaurant Ducali Pizzeria & Bar

Antico Forno and Terramia

First Lady of Boston Angela Menino samples Lucia Ristorante. Bricco Ristorante - Enoteca and Trattoria Il Panino

Artu Rosticceria & Trattoria

Spadafora’s Olde Tyme Slush Mamma Maria

Co-Chairs Donato Frattaroli (right), Jim Luisi (left) present Billy Costa (center) with Fenway Mayor of Boston Thomas M. Menino sampling Park 1912 Opening Day Photo Espresso Plus Filippo’s Ristorante. POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012 Page 9 te of the North End” her children and seniors charities in the neighborhood. Y 4, 2012

Perkins Massimino Cucina Italiana

Co-Chairs Jim Luisi (left) and Donato Frattaroli (right) with Taste of the North End Honoree Robert “Ted” Tomasone (center).

Sysco

Tresca

Mercato del Mare

Taranta Restaurant

Vito’s Tavern

Modern Pastry

Harpoon Brewery

Aragosta Bar & Bistro

Neptune Oyster

The Living Room

Fabrizia Limoncello

Paul W. Marks Co., Inc.

Piantedosi Bakery

Boston Bruins Andrew Ferrence and daughter Ava accepts award on behalf of Dennis Seidenberg from Jim Luisi (right), President of North End Waterfront Health. Samuel Adams (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012

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At the Eastern border are three great people who A historic firehouse on body-cream commercials stands the “Alligator Com- deserved their recent hon- Harvard Street near Four and exercise videos to per- pany,” the best soldiers of ors. Delahunt was always Corners in Dorchester has forming magic and hawking the front line. They are the there for working class fami- been purchased by Stephen celebrity baby photos. Con- only unit to have survived lies and QCAP during his Frederick and Katherine tinuing the humor as the the worst battle of the war long political career. Bergeron. The old Engine 18 Colonel finds religion and at Pohang. When a South I KNEW THIS GUY’S firehouse dates back to 1869 Will and Sasha try to deal Korean bullet is found in the FATHER and needs lots of work before with their growing foster dead body of a company com- I must be getting old be- the couple, who are artists kids. The Brown Meadows mander, Lieutenant of cause when I saw the first can move in and use the Home houses the humor Defense Security Command anniversary advertisement place for both their home and the laughs will spill out is ordered to investigate Al- for the passing of James and studio space. The sale over 20 episodes! ligator Company for the mur- Devlin, Jr., in the Charles- cheered by neighbors and der. With a truce promised Gold Star Mother Florence town Patriot Bridge who preservationists who had IRON MAN ANIME/ for years, but no end in sight, Johnson of Charlestown is passed away last April at age worried the structure would X-MEN ANIME (2-DVD) one man struggles to make finally home after being laid 87, I remembered talking to eventually be in too much Sony Pictures Home Ent. sense of a crime in the face up from hip surgery. Soon, him a few years ago over a disrepair to be saved. The Iron Man: Tony Stark ar- of countless lives sacrificed she’ll be bouncing around cup of coffee at Lorraine’s building was converted into rives in Japan to help imple- for war. the neighborhood once Coffee Shop and found out I a day care center in the ‘60s ment his goal of world peace again. Nothings going to knew his father when I was after the firehouse was by building the Arc Reactor, MIMIC: 3-FILM SET stop her, not even a broken a kid: My mother grew up merged with the Peabody a carbon-neutral power plant (Blu-ray) hip. with the elder James Devlin Square firehouse in 1960. that, once operational, will Lionsgate SOUTHIE MISSES and he worked for many The daycare center re- be able to provide limitless It’s a three-peat for Lions- JACK LEARY years with one of my uncles mained there until 2005. A (thus free) energy to the gate as they debut ‘Mimic: I enjoyed Peter Gelzinis’ Jimmy Callahan down at church group purchased the world. Set to retire his Iron 3-Film Set’ on Blu-ray. The most recent column on how Ward’s Potatoes at the old property from the day care Man persona and about to battle of man and nature much South Boston misses Potato Shed. center but they went into mass-produce a line of Iron tells the story of a deadly the likes of Jack Leary who SUCCESS GETS SOBER foreclosure. The church Armor labeled “Iron Man genetic engineering experi- spent 25 years working as CELEBRATION group put the building back Dio”. Stark’s plans are de- ment gone badly. Starring Chief Probation Officer at Over in Charlestown on on the market in 2010 and railed by a series of high Mira Sorvino and Josh South Boston District Court. Saturday, April 28, The now this young couple hopes tech Mech monsters. Zodiac, Brolin, about a disease car- When he wasn’t working at Group of Drunks Charles- to make a go of this historic a top secret organization ried by common cockroaches the court house, his mission town “25th Group Anniver- building. funded by the terrorist group killing children in Manhat- in life 24/7 became to assist sary” was held at St. Cather- Whenever old municipal A.I.M. is out to disrupt the tan. Susan (Sorvino) creates folks struggling with family ine’s Hall in Hayes Square. structures go on the market, Arc Station, steal the Dio a mutant breed of insect that members doing drugs. The Congrats go out to the entire it is good to see them get re- armor and put an end to Iron secretes a fluid to kill the politicians always turned to group celebrating their con- used for new use rather than Man. The Armored Avenger’s roaches, only to find three him to help the community tinued sobriety. be demolished. Hopefully, fight is only the beginning. years later that the species but most of the time they KNIGHTS OF this couple will find success X-Men: The X-MEN are re- has survived and evolved into never even had to ask, he was DUNKIN’ DONUTS TURN in bringing this building united following the death of a large, gruesome monster already there doing the job. INTO DOUGHBOYS back to life for them and the a teammate and are sum- that can mimic human form. A few years ago, the South No, I am not talking about surrounding neighborhood. moned by Charles Xavier to Set includes ‘Mimic: The Boston neighborhood was the bulky Knights who show HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Japan following the abduc- Director’s Cut’ plus ‘Mimic 2’ shocked that Jack had up at the Bennington Street MICHAEL McCORMACK tion of Hisako Ichiki. There, and ‘Mimic 3: Sentinel. taken his own life. donut shop, I’m talking about they confront the U-MEN, a Everyone thought he was the menu they ordered from. lunatic cult that steals and THE DARKEST HOUR: problem-free but none of us Fresh Doughboy Donuts im- transplants mutant organs SURVIVORS (Blu-ray) are that. He spent so much ported from South Boston. Of to further strengthen their Summit Ent. time helping others even I course, I did see Larryette, own army, and the battle for ‘The Darkest Hour: Survi- thought like many we forgot Moette and Curlyette show justice is on. vors’ is a sci-fi thriller fea- about Jack himself. up with their own jelly-filled turing mind-blowing special I knew Jack since my days donuts from Market Basket. DARK TIDE (Blu-ray) effects, following the rebel at Boston State College I hate to say this, but you Lionsgate resistance around the globe! when we became friends. need a search party to find Kate (Halle Berry) is a The story of five young people Over the years we stayed in the jelly within the in-store shark expert whose busi- reveals freedom fighters in touch laughing about how jelly donuts. Hey, the coffee ness has been failing since Tokyo, Malibu and Afghani- long ago those college days does taste okay. a shark attack killed a fel- stan working together to were when both of us were NOT THAT IT MATTERS, low diver under her com- develop new technology and so much younger. South BUT ... mand. Once dubbed “the strike a major blow to the Boston today could use a The April 28 GOP caucuses shark whisperer,” Kate is alien invaders. The sus- Jack Leary but sadly “Jack to select delegates to the haunted by the memory of pense never lets up as the Learys” are not born every- GOP Convention in Tampa Former City Councilor the attack and unable to get invaders begin their assault day. Today, South Boston later this summer did not go Michael McCormack and I back into the water. With on Earth, targeting the misses him greatly. as scripted. The Ron Paul found ourselves dining at bills piling up and the bank planet’s power supply. Bonus QCAP NEW HEAD START slate won the delegate race the same West Roxbury spot about to foreclose on Kate’s features galore! EARLY LEARNING beating up on Romney sup- on a recent Saturday boat, Kate’s ex-boyfriend Jeff CENTER DEDICATION porters. Big names losing in- evening. At one point, we (Oliver Martinez) presents SINGING WITH THE Down in my former hood, cluded Sheriff Frank Cous- met in passing. He still has her with a lucrative oppor- STARS (DVD) the City of Quincy, over 200 ins, House Minority Leader the full head of hair like back tunity: lead a thrill-seeking Warner Home Video folks packed into the Quincy Brad Jones, former Lt. Gov. in the old days. I guess ev- millionaire businessman on Dance and sing along with Community Action Pro- Kerry Healey and even eryone knows about The a dangerous shark dive … this star-studded special gram’s new Rosemary and Charlie Baker. It looks badly West Restaurant on Centre outside the cage. Kate con- from Sesame Street! With Archie Wahlberg Head Start for the vaulted Romney ma- Street because the place was tinues to battle with her self- songs focusing on encour- Early Learning Center on chine but in the end, it hopping. I had to wait with doubts and fear, but accepts aging children to feel good April 1 to dedicate the build- means very little and is friends for a while before my the proposal — and sets a about whom they are, boost- ing and to also honor former more of an embarrassment. table opened up. Michael course for the world’s dead- ing self-esteem and build- U.S. Representative Bill COMEDY NITE MAY 18 and I hadn’t seen each other liest feeding ground: Shark ing self-confidence. This Delahunt. Said QCAP Execu- TO BENEFIT in a while and joked about Alley! delightfully musical fea- tive director Beth Ann ANIMAL SHELTER how long ago, long ago was. tures performances that Strollo, “We have traveled a An evening with Come- He told me his 66th birthday THE FRONT LINE (DVD) will educate children about long way to get to this build- dian Chris Zito to benefit the was creeping up on May 16 Well Go USA Entertainment the joys of song and dance, ing. We knew this was the Quincy Animal Shelter is and he told me he still looks Toward the end of the with celebrity appearances right building for us and we planned for Friday, May 18 at 46 years old. Of course, he Korean War, an uneasy by Alicia Keys, the Dixie knew this location was the Adams Heights Club, 63 said that statement with cease-fire is ordered, but out Chicks, Andrea Bocelli and perfect.” Bower Road, Quincy. Tickets that wide McCormack smile on the eastern front line of Adam Sandler, plus R.E.M.’s The new location is 22 will be available at the door. of his, an old trademark the Aerok Hills, in an “Furry Happy Monster.” Pray Street and will have the For further information, visit from his days serving on the capacity to serve over 240 [email protected]. I Boston City Council. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM kids in 16 classrooms. have a great cat named This new learning center “Nica” which I adopted from (Continued on Page 15) POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012 Page 11

broke through to a significantly larger Violin Concerto and Harald Lander’s 35th President, 1961-1963, with his- audience than his peers, thanks to Études. Robbins’ Fancy Free was the torian Ellen Fitzpatrick. adult alternative radio airplay and a master chore-ographer’s first ballet, LBJ: FROM SENATE MAJORITY commanding performance style that premiered on April 18, 1944. It would LEADER TO PRESIDENT, 1958- NOW attracted fans through frequent ap- become one of his greatest successes 1964 — May 16, 2012. Pulitzer Prize pearances on public television as well and be one of the most popular bal- winning-author Robert Caro dis- as world-wide concert tours. lets in American history. The work cusses the fourth volume in his biog- PLAYING NORAH JONES — Sunday, July 1. marked the emergence of both raphy of LBJ, The Passage of Power: Norah Jones has set a May 1 release Robbins’ talent as a choreographer The Years of Lyndon Johnson, with date for Little Broken Hearts (Blue and the talents of a young composer, Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe Note/EMI), her stunning new album Leonard Bernstein. Fancy Free follows writer Mark Feeney. UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN produced by Danger Mouse (aka Brian the story of sailors on shore leave get- A CONVERSATION WITH CONAN Burton). Jones has also revealed the ting into a bit of romantic mischief. O’BRIEN — May 24, 2012. Conan album cover and track listing of the The one-act ballet has been referred O’Brien discusses the art of comedy. 12-song set, which features original to as “an homage to classical ballet Seats are limited to two per person. songs co-written by Jones and Bur- training.” The work begins simply with POVERTY IN AMERICA — June ton. Jones first emerged on the world dancers at a barre and ends with a 4, 2012. On the 50th anniversary of stage 10 years ago with the 2002 re- sequence of thrilling choreography. the publication of Michael Harring- lease of Come Away With Me, her self- ton’s The Other America, historian and described “moody little record” that Harrington biographer Maurice Isser- introduced a singular new voice and man joins Peter Edelman, author of grew into a global phenomenon, COMEDY So Rich, So Poor, to discuss the politics sweeping the 2003 Grammy Awards. and persistence of poverty in the U.S. PARRIS ROOM @ NED DEVINE’S DAVID MCCULLOUGH ON AMER- COMCAST CENTER Faneuil Hall Market Place, ICANS IN PARIS — June 7, 2012. 885 S Main St, Mansfield, MA 75 State St., Boston, MA David McCullough discusses his lat- www.LiveNation.com 617-263-6887 est book, The Greater Journey, about BRAD PAISLEY, Sunday, June 3. www.improvasylum.com prominent 19th-century Americans After wrapping the first leg of the ALL THE SINGLE LADIES — Sat- formative years in Paris. highly successful Virtual Reality World urday evenings at 7:30 pm. The latest Tour an additional 43 dates were an- production from Boston’s award-win- HIGGINS ARMORY MUSEUM nounced. Continuing on the tour will ning Improv Asylum, is perfect for 100 Barber Ave., Worcester, MA be reigning ACM and CMA New Artist groups of ladies looking for a wild night www.Higgins.org of the Year and contenders for the of comedy, dancing and a whole lot of The Higgins Armory Museum 2012 ACM Vocal Group or Duo The excitement! During your night out, evolved from a PRIVATE COLLEC- Band Perry, reigning American Idol you will watch four friends set out for TION OF ARMS AND ARMOR FROM and current nominee for the 2012 one last wild night out before one of MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE ACM New Artist Scotty McCreery them gets married. After a few drinks, EUROPE, FEUDAL JAPAN AND and Mercury Records recording artist old feuds and new secrets threaten ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME into Easton Corbin joins the tour on se- their good time, and only some songs a world-renowned museum. Founder, lect dates. If ever an artist has earned and dancing can help them work John Woodman Higgins, a leading the right to title an album This Is through it. The performers interact Worcester industrialist, spent a life- Country Music, it’s Brad Paisley. It’s and dance with all the guests! Guests time building his collection. In 1929, not because he’s the Country Music who are at the show to celebrate he constructed a four-story building Association’s reigning Entertainer of something will also be included in the to house it, and in the same year, the Year or because his H2O Tour show and may get more than they received a charter for a museum of was 2010’s top country trek in atten- bargained for! This interactive dance historical and modern metal artifacts. dance or because he’s sold more than party is a hilarious high-energy The Armory’s collection, displayed in 12 million albums and scored 18 #1 night from start to finish. “All the a Gothic castle setting is extensive. hits at country radio. Single Ladies” will have you laugh- The European portion consists of ing, singing and dancing with all 3,000 armors and components, 1,000 Mamma Mia at the Boston Opera House, June 19 through CITI PERFORMING ARTS your BFFs and maybe leave with weapons and accessories, 500 swords 24, 2012. See THEATER SECTION for further details. CENTER WANG some new ones! This event is a 21+ and daggers; 100 firearms; a tapestry, 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA show. stained glass, paintings and wood carv- (617) 482-9393 ings. In addition, the non-Western AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER www.Citicenter.org collection comprises 1,000 African, Oberon, 2 Arrow St., Harvard Sq., EARTH WIND & FIRE — June 12, Islamic, Indian, and Japanese body THEATER Cambridge, MA The legendary band embark on their MUSEUMS defenses and arms. The four-story art 617-547-8300 first concert dates of the 2012 “Guid- deco Museum was one of the first all BOSTON OPERA HOUSE www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org ing Lights” summer concert tour. JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL steel and glass curtain-wall structures 539 Washington St., Boston, MA THE DONKEY SHOW – Ongoing. Earth, Wind & Fire’s music continues LIBRARY AND MUSEUM built in America, and was placed on 617-259-3400 Bringing the ultimate disco experi- to be among the most plays songs in Columbia Point, Boston, MA the National Register of Historic Places www.BostonOperaHouse.com ence to Boston, this crazy circus of the world. The group’s new single, 866-JFK-1960 in 1980. On John Higgins’ death in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST — mirror balls, feathered divas, roller “Guiding Lights” is currently 30 on the www.JFKLibrary.org 1961, the building, collections and an May 29–June 3, 2012. Tale as old skaters and hustle queens tell the Billboard Urban Adult Chart. Earth, ALAN BRINKLEY ON JFK — endowment were given to the public. as time, true as it can be. Disney’s story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wind & Fire has performed live to sold- May 15, 2012. Alan Brinkley, the Allan In 1979 the Museum passed out of Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit through great ’70s anthems you know audiences on every continent and is Nevins Professor of American History the hands of the Higgins family and Broadway musical, based on the Acad- by heart. led by founding members, Philip at Columbia University, discusses his into the control of a public governing emy Award-winning animated fea- Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph new biography in The American Presi- board. For more details, call 508-853- ture film, this eye-popping spectacle Johnson. dents Series, John F. Kennedy: The 6015 or visit [email protected]. has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musi- MUSIC cal love story is filled with unfor- gettable characters, lavish sets and TD GARDEN Special Events costumes, and dazzling production 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS numbers including “Be Our Guest” 617-624-1050 TD GARDEN and the beloved title song. Experi- www.TDGarden.com 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS context of a moving line and in con- ence the romance and enchant- NEIL DIAMOND – June 23, 2012. 617-624-1050 “The Sicilian Corner” 10:00 am junction with a beautiful sound, re- ment of Disney’s Beauty and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee www.TDGarden.com to 12 Noon every Friday with host Tom quires not only talent, but skilled use Beast! and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree, THE TRADITION — June 27, Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The of technique. The most prolific tenor MAMMA MIA! - June 19 through will take his greatest hits on the 2012. The Sports Museum is proud to Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca of all time, Luciano Pavarotti, the June 24, 2012. Set in a beach road on a much-anticipated North announce this year’s honorees for every Sunday from 10:00 am to “King of High C’s,” once described the resort in the Mediterranean, Mamma American tour. Neil Diamond has “The Tradition.” Celebrating its 11th 1:00 pm. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. feeling this way: “Excited and happy, Mia! tells the story of Sophie, a bride- had numerous hits including: year, “The Tradition” is the annual “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1:00 pm to but with a strong undercurrent of fear. to-be with one wish: to have her “Forever in Blue Jeans,” “Cherry, summer event that honors distin- 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi The moment I actually hit the note, I absent father walk her down the aisle. Cherry,” “Sweet Caroline,” “I’m a guished New England athletes. Red 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. almost lose consciousness. A physi- After reading passages about three old Believer,” “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Sox Legend Pedro Martinez leads the “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco cal, animal sensation seizes me. Then lovers in her mom’s diary, Sophie Soon,” “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” honoree lineup. Also included are Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays I regain control.” Amante experiences sends each a wedding invitation in “Red, Red Wine,” “America” and many Honorees: Alexi Lalas, Jeremy 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. this thrilling sensation as well. hopes of learning which is her dad. more. Neil’s musical career spans Jacobs, Robert Parish, Chris Ernst and “The Nick Franciosa Show” Sun- The arrival of the men from her past nearly five decades. Rodney Harrison for the Signature days from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN BERKLEE PERFORMANCE is surprising to Donna, Sophie’s AEROSMITH — July 17 & 19, 2012. Summer Celebration of Boston 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. CENTER fiercely independent mother, who America’s greatest rock and roll band, Sports. “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” 136 Massachusetts Avenue prides herself on getting through will start your summer sizzling and 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO Boston MA 02115 life without a man, and highly amus- have you dancing around the fires of CITY HALL PLAZA 650 AM and online at www.wsro.com. www.Berklee.edu/Events ing to Donna’s two best gal pals. rock n’ roll again. After blowing away 1 Congress Street, Boston, MA “Radio Italia Unita” - Thursdays PINO DANIELE LIVE IN BOSTON The more Sophie and her mother audiences in South America and Ja- JIMMY FUND SCOOPER BOWL 2:00 pm–3:00 pm on www.zumix.org/ — Saturday, June 9, 2012. Pino struggle to find truth and understand- pan, the Bad Boys from Boston are — June 5–7, 2012. Perhaps what is radio or itunes, college radio click on Daniele is an influential Italian jazz- ing, the more it threatens to tear back to rock America’s soul, with The most striking about the now famous Zumix. For more information, log onto fusion guitarist. From the beginning them apart and wreck Sophie’s dream Global Warming Tour. The band cel- ice cream festival is that all ice cream www.italiaunita.org. of his career, it was evident that his wedding. ebrated their fortieth anniversary in companies donate all the ice cream, “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica passion lay in rock and blues. His solo 2010 and shows no signs of slowing labor, scoopers and products needed WPLM FM 99.1 - Sundays 9:00 pm– debut, Terra Mia, sung in Neapolitan, CHARLES PLAYHOUSE down anytime soon. This quintessen- to make the event happen each year. 10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron was the first example of what Daniele 74 Warrenton St., Boston, MA tial live act truly defined rock and roll Though they are competitors for 51 Della Chiesa presents Tony's Place. called “taramblù,” a combination of 617-931-2787 or 617-426-6912 as we know it, bringing their heart- weeks of the year, during the first Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. tarantella, rhumba, and blues. In 1979 www.Charles-Playhouse.com pounding sound and millions of fans week of June they come together to his self titled record was released, fol- BLUE MAN GROUP — Ongoing. to their feet over the past four de- create an event that is now known as WYNDHAM HOTEL, ANDOVER lowed by Nero a Metà in 1980. In 1989 This giddily subversive off-Broadway cades. Aerosmith are a living piece of the “unofficial start of summer” in New 123 Old River Rd., Andover, MA Daniele took a step toward greater hit serves up outrageous and inven- American music history, having sold England. Most of the companies that 1-978-346-9496 commercial success with the release tive theater where three muted, blue- over 150 million albums worldwide participated in 2011 have been an www.ATSCommunicationsma.com of Mascalzone Latino, followed by painted performers spoof both con- and been inducted into the Rock and integral part of the event for more AN EVENING OF ITALIAN 1991’s Un Uomo in Blues, 1993’s Che temporary art and modern technol- Roll Hall of Fame. Cheap Trick will than 10 years; Brigham’s is the only ROMANCE featuring MICHAEL Dio Ti Benedica (which had two tracks ogy. Wry commentary and bemusing open the show. company that has been involved since AMANTE and MARISSA FAMIG- produced by Chick Corea), 1995’s Non antics are matched only by the inge- the event’s inception. LIETTI — Saturday, June 9, 2012. Calpestare I Fiori Nel Deserto, 1997’s nious ways in which music and sound BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION Michael Amante is affectionately Dimmi Cosa Succede Sulla Terra, and are created. The show has recently 290 Northern Ave, Boston, MA known as the “People’s Tenor.” He 2000’s Medina. Two years later the been updated. www.LiveNation.com DANCE has been crowned the “Prince of High singer teamed up with fellow Italian SHEAR MADNESS – Ongoing. This AN EVENING WITH YANNI C’s” for his ability to hit and sustain stars Francesco DeGregori, Ron, and hilarious Boston-set whodunit, where UNDER THE STARS — Sunday, with ease, one of the highest notes of Fiorella Mannoia for a tour, captured the clues change every night and June 10. Of the artists who rose to THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE a tenor’s voice. With Michael’s long on the appropriately titled In Tour. In the laughs come fast and furious, popularity as part of the new age 539 Washington St., Boston, MA history of singing popular Rock and 2005 Daniele released Iguana Café. is a worldwide phenomenon filled music boom of the 1980s and ’90s, 617-259-3400 Gospel music, coupled with extensive Between 2005 and 2010, Daniele re- with up-to-the-minute spontaneous few (if any) enjoyed greater or more www.BostonOperaHouseOnline.com classical Bel-Canto training, he is able leased three more studio albums: Il humor and quicksilver improvisation lasting success than Yanni. Compos- FANCY FREE — Now through to sing even higher with a strength Mio Nome e Pino Daniele e Vivo Qui, where the audience becomes part ing and performing instrumental mu- May 20, 2012 . Fancy Free is head- and mastery rarely heard anywhere Ricomincio da 30 and Electric Jam. of the action and gets to solve the sic with a pronounced sense of drama, lined by Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free, in the world. Being able to produce In 2010, Daniele released his 13th crime. dynamics, and romanticism, Yanni and includes Peter Martins’ Barber these notes consistently within the studio album, Boogie Boogie Man. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Are you ready for this? Alabama’s Alcoholic also have a COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Beverage Control Board has banned the sale mother, so the LOBSTER SAUCE MARINARA of Dirty Bastard beer because of its name, dog can be fed although Fat Bastard wine and Dirty Bitch regularly.” 1 28 oz. can crushed 2 oz. wine of choice beer are still for sale in the state. Officials We have tomatoes (Optional) said the other brands were approved years been asked 1 large onion chopped 2 one pound Lobsters ago and that they have a duty “to keep dirty how long has Jack Williams been anchor- 2 chopped garlic cloves (whole) or equal amount of pictures and dirty words away from children.” ing the news at WBZ-TV. In brief, Williams (Optional) Lobster meat of choice The naked truth! Technicalities, after a joined the station in 1975. Yes, he has been 4 tbs. olive oil Romanian traffic officer pulled over a com- there for 37 years! The award-winning Jack pletely naked woman riding on the back of Williams’ interest in broadcasting began at Place olive oil and chopped onion in a saucepan or large a motorcycle, and ticketed her for the only the age of 13, when he built his own radio skillet. Simmer onion until opaque. Add chopped garlic if violation under his authority — failing to station at home in Idaho. Two years later, desired but do not brown garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, stir wear a helmet. Still naked, she and the he was hired by an Idaho radio station, and cover to cook slowly. In a few minutes, stir one cup of driver then roared off. KYTE, as an announcer. In 1964, Williams water into sauce Simmer and stir frequently over medium/ Wow! Jiromon Kimura, the world’s oldest started working full time as a news reporter. low heat to avoid burning or sticking. Add Lobster, whole or living man, after he celebrated his 115th Williams has been a television anchor since in portions, into saucepan or skillet and cover. Be prepared birthday with four generations of his family 1968 and worked at KIRO-TV in Seattle and for splashing when placing lobster into sauce. If needed, at his home in Kyoto, Japan. “I’m delighted KORK-TV in Las Vegas before coming to add 1/2 cup of water to sauce and stir before covering. Sim- beyond words,” he said. WBZ-TV in 1975. A Phi Beta Kappa gradu- mer slowly. Whole Lobsters should cook in sauce for at Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, says, “When a ate of the University of Oregon, William least thirty minutes, depending on size. Whole Lobsters man has a birthday he may take a day off. earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism. larger than l pound each may need to cook longer. Optional: When a woman has a birthday, she may Yes, Jack Williams is married and he and Ten minutes before serving, add wine of choice into the take as much as five years off.” his wife Marci reside in the Greater Boston Lobster Sauce and stir. Cover and simmer slowly for two The best way to remember your wife’s area. minutes. Remove covered pan from heat. Set aside. birthday is to forget it once! News from China! A Chinese eyewear NOTE: This is an easy recipe to prepare on your gas grill in And so, East Boston’s historical Our Lady company has introduced a range of sun- the summer or in your home at anytime. It is best to have all of Mount Carmel Church is shut tight! I was glasses named after Helen Keller. Keller is ingredients ready for the saucepan or skillet before begin- baptized there, also received my First Holy a national hero in China, for both her tri- ning the sauce. After I add the whole Lobster or Lobster meat Communion there. It was the church of the umphs over blindness and deafness and her in the sauce to cook. I make sure that a pan with water is Italian immigrants. Enough said. socialist politics. The company says its heating on my stove to boil the macaroni for my family. My Will it happen? Social Security funds to “Helen Keller” sunglasses are a tribute to family enjoys pasta with the Lobster sauce as part of this meal. run out by 2033. Social Security’s primary Keller’s heroic spirit. Nevertheless, some trust fund, which helps finance benefits for have questioned the taste of naming glasses 44 million seniors and survivors of deceased after Keller, especially in light of the firm’s Vita can be reached at [email protected] workers, is now projected to run dry three slogan: “You see the world, the world sees years sooner than previously forecast, said you.” the program’s trustees in an annual report. Ugh. The U.S. last year had its worst year Driven by a tidal wave of baby boomer retir- for measles since 1996. The 222 measles First Annual Dinner-Dance of the ees, a feeble economy and Washington’s cases were a big jump from the usual 60 or inability to address the coming shortfall, the so per year and 86 percent occurred in people Boston Chapter of the fund will run out of money by 2033 if Con- who weren’t vaccinated against the illness gress doesn’t intervene. Social Security’s — including 50 children whose parents got Association Lucchesi Nel Mondo retirement and disability programs are ad- exemptions from school vaccinations. The First Annual Dinner-Dance of the Boston Chapter of equately funded “for years to come,” said Morons! Some New York City teenagers the Association Lucchesi Nel Mondo is scheduled for Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, one have begun playing a game they call “sub- Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Dante Alighieri Hall, 41 of the six trustees, but “we must take steps way chicken,” in which they jump onto the Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA. The dinner will be pre- to keep these programs whole for the tracks and stay there as long as possible as pared and served by Maria’s Catering of Watertown and the future.” a train pulls into the station. The track- dance music will be presented by Maurizio Pasquale of Weird happening! A woman eating a jumping teens depicted in a new YouTube Music Paradise Productions. This is planned to be an massive “Double Bypass” burger at the Heart video “should have their heads examined,” annual event designed to bring together the Lucchese com- Attack Grill in Las Vegas suffered an appar- said transit officials, noting that 146 people munity of Boston, their friends and all those who admire ent heart attack and was rushed to the hos- were hit by subway trains last year, 47 the City of Lucca, its history and its culture. pital. Just three months ago, a man dining fatally. For additional information or questions please contact there also suffered a non-fatal coronary. A recent CBS News poll disclosed 3% of George Matelli, President at [email protected] or by Incredible! Unbelievable! A 4-year-old Americans have a favorable view of former calling 781-729 7467. Montana girl was subjected to a full body Sen. John Edwards. pat-down by TSA officials when she hugged Wee bit of Italian-American history. In her grandmother after passing through 1980, President Jimmy Carter awards a airport security. The girl’s mother, Michelle belated Medal of Honor to Anthony Casamento Friends of the North End Branch Library Brademeyer, says screeners coldly treated at a White House ceremony. The citation her daughter, Isabella “like a tool in a ter- reads in part: “Despite the heat and feroc- rorist plot,” suggesting her grandma may ity of the engagement (Guadalcanal, 1942) BOOK SALE have slipped her a gun. One agent justified he repeatedly repulsed multiple assaults by The Friends of the North End Branch Library will be hold- searching Isabella by saying she’d once enemy forces.” (All of Casamento’s squad ing a BOOK SALE on Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 am to “seen a gun in a teddy bear.” were killed or severely wounded as he fought 3:00 pm at the Library located at 25 Parmenter Street. Enough said! The Secret Service sex scan- on alone, with “multiple, serious wounds.”) If you would like to make a donation, please drop off your dal that combined booze, carousing, and 20 The bestselling books in Italy: il diavolo gently worn paperbacks and hardcovers (no text or out of Colombian prostitutes claimed three more certamente/The Devil, Indeed. Amore, zucchero date books please). We are also accepting DVDs, CDs, audio agents’ jobs. In all, nine agents have lost e cannnella/The Girl’s Guide to Homemaking. cassettes, books on tape and video/Wii games. their jobs or will quit the service over the And Le prime luci del mattino/The First Light episode that saw prostitutes partying at the of the Morning. men’s hotel ahead of a visit by President Time for some show biz reminiscing with 1st Generation Obama to Colombia. the stately musicologist Albert Natale. Peggy Bow! Wow! A national cable network is Lee’s hit recording of “Pass Me By” came Italian-American unveiling a new channel of programming from the long-since forgotten film “Father exclusively for dogs. DogTV features footage Goose” (1964). Benny Goodman’s “Sing, Vita Orlando Sinopoli shot from a dog’s perspective — often of Sing, Sing” proved to be Gene Krupa’s great Shares with us other dogs running and playing — accom- drumming opus and the inspiration for panied by sound effects and music designed innumerable drum epics in the years since. a delightful recollection to keep dogs stimulated while their owners One more time! Although Lawrence Welk of her memories as a child are out of the house. Dog owner Mary was born in the United States, he didn’t Catania says that her bulldog, Bleu, finds speak English until he was 21 years old. growing up in the programming so exciting that he’ll “jump Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby began his career Boston’s “Little Italy” on the TV console and try to get into the with Paul Whiteman in 1926. The song and a collection of television.” She now feels less guilty about “You’re Sensational,” contained in the 1956 leaving him alone. “Anything that makes film “High Society” and sung by Frank Italian family recipes him happy makes me happy,” she says. Sinatra, was one of the last ballads written from the homeland. A dog is smarter than some people. It wags by composer Cole Porter. As result of a its tail and not its tongue. musicians strike in 1942, the world of Mona-Lisa Cappuccio of East Boston, says, popular music had become primarily a Great as Gifts “The noblest of all animals is the dog, and singer’s world. Not only on records, but also FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM the noblest of all dogs is the hotdog. It feeds on radio shows that once featured the top and in local bookstores — ask for the hand that bites it.” big bands. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN The great “hunk” Kyle Waters of Swamp- Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN scott, says, “Every boy who has a dog should AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012 Page 13

THE PAUL REVERE MALL: History, Art & Community Historical Lectures and Discussion to be held on Thurs- day, May 17, 2012 beginning at 7:00 pm at the Old North Church located in Boston’s North End. Representatives of cultural and community organizations will discuss the historical significance of the urban park I was just thinking … this been, they would be dis- clusion that I could do the (called “The Prado” by the North End community) and its coming Tuesday the 15th, pleased with the popularity same thing only with Italian monuments, including the Paul Revere Statue by the will be an anniversary date of the column and the rec- relatives in the character American sculptor Cyrus Dallin (1861-1944). This program for my Nanna and Babbo- ognition I was receiving as roles instead of Norwegians. is part of the year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary nonno column. It will be its writer. The magazine was My pen hit the paper and the of Dallin’s birth. 21 years old. I began with the a monthly publication and I titles my grandparents liked Presentations by: David A. Kubiak, North End/Waterfront first publication on the 15th only had to deal with inse- to be called became the title Residents’ Association: “The Prado: Its History and Future;” of May in 1991 and I guess I cure presidents every thirty of the column, “Nanna and Rebecca Reynolds, American Art Curator: “Arrested Motion: haven’t stopped since. days or so, but it could be Babbononno.” Cyrus Dallin’s Statue of Paul Revere” and Alex R. Goldfeld, Writing came to me in an aggravating. Babbononno is an old fash- President and Historian, North End Historical Society: “The accidental way. I spent my During the spring of 1991, ion term not used much Pride of Later Generations: North End History Remembered early life involved in teach- I met Pam Donnaruma, the today, Nonno translates to in The Prado.” ing school, playing music, publisher and editor of the grandfather. Babbononno acting and I made a few Post-Gazette. I remember actually means Grandpappy, attempts at businesses. I seeing her paper as a child but that’s what we called can’t complain because I did when Babbononno would buy my maternal grandfather. NEAD/Nazzaro Center rather well with all of them La Gazetta once a week, and Nonna is the word for Grand- but writing wasn’t included. read the stories in it to mother, but Nanna was Spring Concert & One Monday back in the Nanna and me in Italian. At Americanized and liked to early 80s, I was with Dad and that chance meeting, Dean be called Nanna and so the Family Dinner Scholarship Night Uncle Nick at the musi- Saluti mentioned to Pam title stuck. That first col- On Monday, May 21, 2012, North End Against Drugs and cian’s union. Monday was that I was a writer. Someone umn was finished in a the Nazzaro Community Center will host their Annual the traditional gathering day who had been writing for her couple of hours and was Children’s Band Spring Concert and Family Dinner Night. when musicians met with paper was leaving and she about how Babbononno came The event will be held at the Nazzaro Community Center band leaders and contrac- was looking for a columnist to America. I typed out my and will celebrate all the hard work that the Children at tors to book in future work. I to take their place. I said chicken scratch so the folks the Nazzaro Center have done throughout year in their was approached by Sam that I would think about it at the paper wouldn’t have to music program. Led by Music Director Jeremy Sarzana and Marcus, the then president and the next day, discussed translate hieroglyphics us- Assistant Band Director Christopher Romano. Also, North of the union. He said, Hey, it with Dad. I told him that ing the Roman alphabet. End Against Drugs will select the winners of their Scholar- Johnny, Sam Medoff died.” I the paper was now published That first week’s attempt ship Program. Deadline for Applications for the Scholar- replied that I had heard he in English and was popular seemed to work out favor- ship Program is May 11, 2012 at 5:00 pm. Applications are passed away, but I didn’t re- in the Italian American ably and for my second try, I available at the Nazzaro Center (see Laurie D’Elia) and at ally know the man. I added, communities throughout wrote about how Nanna the North End Library. We will have pizza, soda and dessert “If he was a close friend, you the state. What I had been came to America. This too after the concert. We hope to see you all there. have my condolences.” Sam writing for the musician’s worked out for me and I was then added, “No, that’s not union magazine was for a off, writing about the Contini why I mentioned his pass- particular audience, musi- family which included ing. He has been writing a cians, and those stories in Nanna and Babbononno’s column in our union maga- the Interlude would have children, Uncles Paul, Nick, zine, The Interlude, and I’m little significance in the Gino, and my mother, Anne. looking for someone to take Post-Gazette. Dad began to When I added in their it over. I thanked Sam but think and reminded me of all spouses and the kids, my JUSTINE YANDLE assured him I was not a of my experiences growing cousins, it began to come writer. He then asked if it up in an Italian/Italian together as a family the PHOTOGRAPHY was true that I had written American extended family. readers could identify with. 781.589.7347 [email protected] a work book for the Boston He knew that I had a good Well, I’ve expanded on this School Department. I told memory and could relate theme over the years and WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM him that I had, but it was stories about life in the I’ve received many letters entitled “Spanish for Medi- Christoforo/Contini family and emails telling me how cal Personnel” and was to be that readers might identify members of the readership used through school depart- with. Dad had a convincing could identify with the story Fully Insured ment training programs in way, and I decided to give lines and the extended Lic #017936 several of Boston’s hospitals. it a try. That was 1,008 family concept. Actually, a (This is before they had columns ago … 21 years ago writer doesn’t know if he or medical people who were with 48 columns a year. she is reaching the public native-born Spanish speak- I thought about what Dad with the intent or the impact Heating & Air Conditioning had said when I first sat down ers.) Sam added, “If you can of a story unless the public Sales, Service & Installation write, you can write. Think with pen and paper to draft responds. I’m grateful that about it.” out that first column. As I so many of you have seen fit Ken Shallow The column in question thought about what I was to make comment and it was called “A La Breve” and going to write about, a TV humbles me as I say, 617.593.6211 [email protected] was a social commentary show came to mind that I “Thank you from the bottom about local musicians, their had loved as a kid. It was of my heart.” lives, where they were play- based on a movie with the Twenty-one years have ing and with whom. I same title and I identified passed. Nanna and Babbo- Leave the thought about the task, con- with when I was young. It nonno are long gone. My sidered it a challenge called was called, “I Remember folks passed away Dad in Sam and told him I would Mama.” The weekly TV sto- 1991 and Mom in 2007. The DELIVERY like to give writing for the ries were about a San only Uncle I have left is to Us! Interlude a try. I did and it Francisco based Norwegian Uncle Gino and in June he worked out well for me. I family in the early 1900s. will be 95. He and Aunt With a Gift Subscription to the found out I could write things The story line was based on Ninna invited Loretta and Post-Gazette, your generosity will be that the guys could identify the parents, aunts and me to dinner last week and remembered every week of the year. with and the column contin- uncles, never-seen grand- we reminisced about the “old ued to be popular. My prob- parents and the kids in the days” when we grew up as lem was that subsequent family all making it in Italians in America. We’ll send the recipient an presidents had different America. Well, now you have it, the announcement of your gift. ideas. If they were less se- As I pieced my ideas to- story about how this column Their subscription will cure than Sam Marcus had gether, I came to the con- was born. I want to thank you begin with the current issue again, and as long as you and continue for one year. allow me to continue, there Fill out coupon below and mail with payment to: will be a column called — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — Post-Gazette, PO Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Nanna and Babbononno in THE this paper. GOD BLESS AMERICA. I would like to send a one year Gift Subscription of the Boston Post-Gazette Johnny Christy to the following person(s). I have enclosed $30 per subscription. DIAMONDS Recipient Name ______Giver Name ______Orchestra ROLEX Address ______Address ______ESTATE JEWELRY City ______City ______Bought & Sold MUSIC FOR ALL State ______Zip ______State ______Zip ______Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Phone ______Phone ______OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012

• If It Ain’t Broke (Continued from Page 2) • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) number is 100 fold. They all the Prado was put forward Silly Talk That MSNBC eyes. Beating Obama means ban same-sex marriage but seem to survive the way by Mayor James Michael Loves to Hear taking on all that big govern- civil unions too. Also, when things are now. Curley but over time this Recently, U.S. Rep. Allen ment entitlement mindset, speaking with Rolling Stone, However, one place that urban park has come to look West, (R-FL) went on MSNBC not running as Obama-Iite. he denied he ever said he could use a good rehab is quite worn and in need of and said that there were be- Chief Warren — would step back from federal The Prado around for about some treatment before it tween 78-81 members of the 1/32 Cherokee? involvement in state medi- 80 years. It needs a “This looks even worse. Tourists Democratic Party inside the Sad that the Warren cam- cal marijuana laws. Said the Old Urban Park” TV crew leave Boston wondering why US House he considered to paign had to waste so much Big Zero, “I never made a from Channel 2 over there. this park looks so shabby. be communists. When I heard time on such a bogus lin- commitment (to do any such Yes, I know we just partici- It shouldn’t and not just for his comments I thought the eage hunt to prove she’s a pated in “Shine,” it still tourists but for the neighbor- thing) because it’s against would be nice for them to hood residents too. Yes, I left would go after him and drop of Cherokee Nation. My federal law.” come. When my father was am repeating myself, once they did. West considers any- father once told me the oral However, when he was young, he was glad when again on this matter. one who calls themselves history of my family’s roots, running for office back in progressive to be nothing but passed down to him from his 2008 he said, “I’m not going Marxist and that’s his opin- mother, says the Giarratani to be using Justice Depart- ion. However, it doesn’t help family originally settled in ment resources to try to cir- when conservatives call Sicily from southern France. cumvent state laws on this their opponents commies. There’s no proof to say it is issue.” President Obama However, other comments a fact. Even if it were backed must be getting a bit ner- by West were right on target. up by real information, I still vous over this fall’s election. Like him, I believe we live wouldn’t call myself a He kisses up to young col- in a constitutional republic Frenchman. My roots are lege students and at the but apparently there are Sicilian on my father’s side. same time appears trying many others across the Elizabeth Warren is not a hard not to stir up more con- country and unfortunately minority nor should she ever servative North Carolina vot- on Capitol Hill and inside have allegedly used any race ers who might be tempted to the Oval Office, who it ap- card. She’s a white gal from switch over to the GOP side pears, would like to see the plains of Oklahoma who of the ballot. America turn into a bank- is now a rich white gal from Chief Jay Strongbow is rupted European socialist Harvard University and the Probably More Native country like Greece. If you Peoples Republic of Cam- American Than Her start sounding like the late bridge. The only place she is Whether or not Elizabeth U.S. Senator Joe McCarthy, actually a minority is back Warren is Native American, (R-WI) with all the name call- home in Oklahoma where is unimportant to this ing, nobody hears all the she must have been the writer. Anyone can call other good stuff you say. most liberal female in the themselves whatever they What Does He Do? Red State’s history. She can wish. Back in the day, no Recently, when asked be a fake Indian if she wants one wanted to be identified about a law enforcement but no one will elect a faker as an “Indian” not even if you raid in several Bay State cit- to the U.S. Senate. were just bucking up for

LEGAL NOTICE ies investigating EBT law No Change for sides in “Cowboys and Indi- MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY breaking, the governor said North Carolina? ans.” Playing an “Indian” was NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS he was never informed of Recently, President Obama almost as bad as playing a The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting professional consulting services the plans for the raids or the took another trip to another “Nazi” in a game of World for MPA CONTRACT NO. A302-D1, FY13-15 ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES. The raids itself. The Boston Her- college campus to kiss up to War II. Authority is seeking a multi-disciplinary fi rm or team to provide professional services with an emphasis on architectural design. The Consultant shall demonstrate expertise in the following disciplines ald ran a great cartoon after more Millennium voters Seriously, who considers including but not limited to architecture, civil, structural, HVAC, fi re protection, plumbing, electrical, Gov. Patrick said: the Her- come November. Speaking poor “Okie from Harvard security systems, building control systems, building codes, vertical transportation, specifi cations, ald does what it does, law en- to University of North Caro- Square” a minority? Maybe, cost estimating, geotechnical, marine engineering, landscape architecture and sustainable design. The Consultant shall demonstrate its ability to manage costs effectively and shall be experienced forcement does what it does lina students, he failed to back home in Oklahoma in providing similar services on an on-call, as needed basis. The Consultant must be able to work and I do what I do. However, mention one word about a she’s a minority for her closely with the Authority and other interested parties in order to provide such services in a timely as the cartoon implies, the state ballot Amendment. looney left politics but not and effective manner. The projects may range from small and simple to relatively large and complex. governor never exactly said One which would not only here in the Bay State. The scope of work may include new construction, alterations or additions to various facilities such as airline terminals, maintenance facilities, garages, sheds, warehouses, electrical substations, pump what he does. Except we all houses, elevators, escalators, waterfront fenders and piers, and security systems. Services may know about those campaign include but shall not be limited to conceptual or schematic drawings and outline specifi cations, design flights raising money around LEGAL NOTICE development or construction drawings and specifi cations, construction services, resident inspection the country for President MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY services, cost estimates and analyses, investigations, reports, value engineering, and energy audits. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The Authority expects to select two consultants. However, the Authority reserves the right to select a Obama’s re-election bid. different number if it is deemed in its best interest to do so. Each consultant shall be issued a contract It Didn’t Take Mitt Long, The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY is soliciting Statements of Qualifi cations from TRADE in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. The services shall be authorized on a work order basis. CONTRACTORS interested in performing work for MPA PROJECT NO. L1177-C2-1, CBIS Did It? RECAPITALIZATION/OPTIMIZATION, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in Already we are seeing pre- MA. The Authority is seeking Qualifi cation Statements from HVAC Trade Contractors who have response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services a demonstrated experience in the construction and implementation of similar work in terms of questionnaires SF 330 with the appropriate number of Part IIs. W/M/DBE Certifi cation of the prime sumed Republican presiden- scale and complexity as required for this project at Logan Airport in East Boston. In accordance and subconsultants shall be current at the time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of tial nominee Mitt Romney with Massachusetts construction manager at-risk requirements, MGL Chapter 149A, Section 44F, the W/M/DBE certifi cation letter from the Supplier Diversity Offi ce within its submittal. The Consultant quickly moving to the cen- Qualifi cation Statements are being requested at this time from the HVAC trade contractors. shall also provide litigation and legal proceedings information, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, in a separate sealed envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. See www. ter of the political spectrum In 2002, in-line Checked Baggage Inspection Systems (CBIS) were installed and commissioned at massport.com/ doing-business/Pages/CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx for more details on and basically running the various locations in Terminals B, C and E at Logan International Airport. Terminal A was subsequently litigation and legal proceedings history submittal requirements. constructed with an entirely new baggage handling system that also included an in-line CBIS. While same campaign that McCain these systems were state-of-the-art at the time, they were designed well before the adoption of the In order to be eligible for selection, all aspects of Section 38A1/2, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of and Dole did previously. Planning Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS) by the Transportation Security Administration the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be satisfi ed including the majority of the fi rm’s Board of (TSA) in 2009. Under the proposed project, the Authority is proposing to make improvements to the Directors or ownership shall be registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance When a Republican attempts CBISs at Logan International Airport. with the applicable provisions of the statute. Consultants shall furnish professional registration status to out-center a Democratic The scope of work on the Project involves construction activities in all of the Terminals at Logan of the fi rm’s board of directors or ownership. All individuals responsible for technical disciplines shall, nominee, America gets a Bill upon commencement of the project, be registered Architects or Engineers, in that discipline, in the International Airport. Extensive interaction and coordination with the TSA and the airlines will be Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Clinton or Barack Obama. required. Construction of the Project will commence in the spring of 2012. The work will be completed in a minimum of fi ve phases. The work on the last of the phases will be completed on or before April The submission shall be evaluated on basis of: (1) current relevant experience on projects of similar Why settle for anything less of 2014. complexity, (2) experience and geographic location of the Project Manager and experience of other than the real thing. A con- The proposed work includes the demolition of existing duct work, diffusers and associated HVAC key personnel to be assigned to the project, (3) experience and expertise of sub consultants, (4) servative running mate like familiarity with MGL, including fi led sub-bid experience, (5) cost management capabilities, (6) M/W/ infrastructure in an existing offi ce area. The work shall also include but not be limited to the DBE and affi rmative action efforts, (7) familiarity with this type of assignment and a demonstrated U.S .Sen. Marco Rubio, (R- construction of new HVAC ducts and diffusers, the installation of VAV boxes with associated controls ability to respond in a timely manner, (8) current level of work with the Authority, (9) past performance FL) won’t hold the conserva- and the installation of a split system to provide supplemental cooling in a telecom closet. for the Authority, if any, (10) experience with sustainable design, and (11) litigation and legal tive majority together any- The estimated value of work to be performed by the HVAC trade contractors is $70,000. proceedings history. more than it can guarantee The Authority is implementing this project in accordance with MGL Chapter 149A, Sections 1 thru 13. The selection shall involve a two-step process, including the shortlisting of a minimum of three fi rms This selection of trade contractors conforms to MGL Chapter 149A, Section 8, subsections (b) to (k) based on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, a good Latino share of the inclusive. This Request for Qualifi cations (RFQ) will be utilized to prequalify trade contractors capable followed immediately by a fi nal selection. The Authority reserves the right to interview the fi rms vote in November. Primary and experienced in the construction of parking structures. The Authority shall utilize a two-step prior to fi nal selection if deemed appropriate. By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree voters were looking for the process including the prequalifi cation of trade contractors based on an evaluation of the Statement to accept the terms and conditions of the Authority’s standard agreement, which can be found on of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, followed by an Invitation to Bidders that the Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The exception to this standard agreement is the most electable and conser- will only be issued to the prequalifi ed trade contractors. A Prequalifi cation Committee consisting insurance requirement of $1,000,000 of commercial general liability. The Consultant shall specify in vative nominee to face up to of four representatives, one each from the Designer and the CM at Risk and two Massport staff. its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage. President Obama. Republi- This Prequalifi cation Committee will be conducting a qualifi cations-based evaluation of submittals Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”). Fifteen (15) copies of a bound received from interested trade contractors in order to identify prequalifi ed trade contractors who will document and one PDF version on a disc each limited to: 1) an SF 330 including the appropriate cans need to hold its conser- be invited to respond to a written Invitation to Bidders. number of Part IIs, 2) no more than 5 sheets (10 pages) of information contained under SF 330 vative base and not take it Qualifi cation Statements shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria; (1) Management Section H addressing the evaluation items (except for the litigation and legal proceedings history), for granted as McCain and Experience; (2) Project References including a Public Project Record and (3) Capacity to Complete and 3) no more than 3 sheets (5 pages) of other relevant material not including a 3 page (max.) cover Dole appeared to have done including a demonstration that the contractor has the fi nancial stability and long-term viability letter, covers, and dividers shall be addressed to Houssam H. Sleiman, P.E., CCM, Director of Capital to successfully implement the Project. Please contact Susan Brace at [email protected] or Programs and Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 7, previously. 617.568.5961 to obtain copies of the submittal forms. 2012 at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, Capital Programs Department, One Some of Romney’s latest Seven (7) copies of a bound document each limited to 20 sheets (40 pages), exclusive of covers and Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, East Boston, MA 02128. Any submission that exceeds the page limit hires appear to be outside dividers and resumes, which shall be limited to one page, shall be printed on both sides of the sheet set here or that is not received by the Capital Programs Department in a timely manner shall be (8 ½” x 11”) and shall be addressed to Mr. Houssam H. Sleiman, P.E., CCM, Director of Capital rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information provided to the Authority in any Proposal the conservative base. Ap- Programs and Environmental Affairs, and received no later than 12 Noon, Thursday, June 7, 2012, or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and the Authority will not be, or deemed parently Romney has de- at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, Logan to have been, proprietary or confi dential, although the Authority will use reasonable efforts not to cided the way to beat the in- International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submittal that exceeds the page limit set here disclose such information to persons who are not employees or consultants retained by the Authority or that is not received in the Capital Programs Department by the above deadline shall be rejected except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. cumbent is to be a centrist. as non-responsive. All questions relative to your submission shall be directed only to Catherine Wetherell, Deputy If that’s the strategy, it could Questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to Ms. Catherine Wetherell, Deputy Director, Capital Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs at (617) 568-3501. be a losing one on Election Programs and Environmental Affairs, at 617-568-3501 or via email at [email protected]. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Day. Lately, Obama has MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY DAVID S. MACKEY been touting Ronald Reagan DAVID S. MACKEY INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR more than Romney and INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 05/11/12 that’s a big problem in my Run date: 05/11/12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012 Page 15

• Talk of Many Things (Continued from Page 10) MT. CARMEL SOBER HOUSES WHERE EXTRA Innings CONTINUES TO MEET TO PUT THEM The Mt. Carmel group met Right now over in Dorches- by Sal Giarratani again for Sunday services ter up in the Lower Mills across from the church by area, there’s a battle brew- Moose Skowron sioner Bud Selig called him Teddy Baseball Barn the Padre Pio statue once ing between the neighbor- a NY Yankees Champ “an integral part of those in 1939 again on April 29 and plan hood and a group seeking Passes Away wonderful Yankees teams of On April 20, 1939, in his on holding Sunday services to turn a funeral parlor Mickey Mantle and Roger first major league game, Ted outside as long as weather into a sober house. The Maris.” Williams hit a 400-foot permitting. On this most Dorchester Reporter is already After his career ended, he double in four at-bats as recent Sunday more than 40 skeptical of the idea on its returned to his Chicago roots the Red Sox lost 2-0 to the folks showed up for the wor- editorial page. As someone and had worked for the NY Yankees at Yankee ship service. who has worked White Sox since 1999 in Stadium. THE LOONEY LEFT IN in the field of mental health community relations. White In My Book Hurst CONCORD, FALMOUTH for almost 40 years, I have Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf Was Best Lefty But ... AND RHODE ISLAND yet to see a sober house wel- said, “While Moose may Did you know that every THINK THEY KNOW comed anywhere without have been a star in New York time Jon Lester reaches a BETTER fight. Over in Charlestown with the Yankees, he was a franchise milestone, the Did you hear the news there is a sober house work- Chicagoan through and first person he thinks of is from Concord, the looney left ing quite well in Hayes through.” Bruce Hurst? Many fans be- controlled a recent town Square. It is ironically Skowron was called a great lieve that along with the late meeting and passed a ban on squeezed in between a police story teller by many who Mel Parnell, these three plastic water bottles more station and a liquor store. knew him. Selig actually pitchers represent the best than one liter. It is all about Many of the residents of the called him “an important left-handed pitchers in Red the environment, you know. sober house there come link to a great era in base- Sox history. Personally, I Then, there’s the Falmouth from the community and ball history.” Reinsdorf might add a young Babe Board of Selectmen. The re- many of the residents of the Bill “Moose” Skowron, a added, “I certainly miss his Ruth when he pitched in cent selectman chairing the Dorchester Lower Mills five time World Series priceless stories about Boston in his pre-Yankees meeting started the meet- sober house will also be folks champion and one of only Casey Stengel, Roger Maris, days. Hurst considers Lester ing off with a poem from Walt from the community. two players ever to hit three Hank Bauer and of course, the best and says he’s “hon- Whitman rather than the Often, people think sober home runs in World Series his good friend, Mickey ored to be even close to the Pledge of Allegiance. When means drunks in the neigh- Game 7, passed away at age Mantle. My guess is that same breath.” To me, he’s asked by another selectman borhood. They think house- 81 from congestive heart right now. Mickey, Roger, the best Red Sox left-hander about the Pledge, she told breaks. They think trouble. failure. During his tenure at Hank and Moose are enjoy- ever, with a chance to put him “no thank you.” Finally, These people looking for first base for the Yankees, ing a good laugh together.” himself way above anyone down in Woonsocket, RI, a treatment are our friends, he helped the Yankees win I remember when the NY in the record books. I follow bunch of atheists are all bent neighbors or family mem- four World Series between Yankees let Moose go over to him ... I tell young players out of shape over a revered bers. Both sides, those pro- the late ’50s and early ’60s. the LA Dodgers in favor of a this is a guy you should not monument because of a posing these houses and the His fifth World Series victory hot young prospect by the only watch but emulate. I cross that is placed atop it. neighbors who will co-exist came in 1963 when he was name of Joe Pepitone. I liked have the highest regard for Getting back to Concord. I with them, need to come to traded to the LA Dodgers who Showron. Pepitone not so Jon Lester. To me, Lester is guess from now on the an understanding. beat the Yanks that October. much. By the way, I rooted really good. I was a bit too streets of that historic town BIRTHDAY-4-KNIGHTS Yogi Berra speaking of for the Dodgers in 1963 World young for Mel Parnell. How- will be littered with broken The Knights of Dunkin’ Skowron said, “There Series because I loved ever, I remember Hurst glass and residents will have Donuts celebrated four weren’t many better guys watching Sandy Koufax, Don high up on that mound. In to travel all the way to pur- birthdays recently down at than Moose. He was a dear Drysdale and Moose nine seasons with the Sox, chase their 2-liter soda the Bennington Street shop friend and a great team Skowron play baseball like he was 88-73 with a 4.23 bottles or is the ban only on in the Heights. The Knights man. A darn good ballplayer they all did. ERA. His prime was 1986-88, bottled water? I heard some were Sal Giarratani (May 4), too.” By the way, it is Berra Back in my youth I can when he was 46-27 with a Concordians are not just Dina Dickerson (May 5), who was the only other still recite the Yankees in- 3.76 ERA. In 1989, he signed concerned about litter but “Eddie” Moyer (May 5) and player to hit three Game 7 field, Moose at first, Bobby as a free agent with the they actually think water Jimmy Capezzuto (May 6). home runs. Skowron was Richardson at second, Clete Padres which he now admits poured into plastic contain- The party was held Sunday considered a star first Boyer at third and Tony regrets. He won another 57 ers turns into poison too. evening May 6 for the four- baseman and went on to ap- Kubek at short. Best infield games with the Padres, Soda drinks must be exempt some. Gail Miller showed pear in eight All-Star in baseball at the time. Rockies and Rangers but from being going poisonous up with the birthday cake games. Baseball Commis- Pepitone was good but not as wished he stayed put in Bos- too. and Robio and Billy chipped good as Moose. ton. He and Roger Clemens in for the candles from Finally, here’s some Fen- were a great one-two act. Lanzilli’s next door. LEGAL NOTICE way history. Moose Skowron Kristine Aristide LEGAL NOTICE By the way none other once hit a ball dead center Meets Up with Rico and than Dickie DeNaro made Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the deepest gap in center- the Spaceman MICHAEL SORRENTINO (AGENT) The Trial Court 95 CRESCENT AVE., SUITE 107 an appearance at the birth- Middlesex Probate and Family Court field. It was right of the Recently, Quincy resident REVERE, MA 02151 day bash. Everyone was 208 Cambridge Street Green Monster and next to Kristine Aristide was hon- (617) 347-9104 glad Dickie had finally re- Cambridge, MA 02141 where the TV cameras were ored by the John Hancock TO THE OWNER OR OWNERS OF turned from his long Florida Docket No. MI12P1917EA placed at the far left of the Company at the company’s THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES. winter vacation. He was Estate of th FREDERICK A WITTHUS bleachers. Only one other 150 Anniversary Celebra- IF YOU COULD PROVE OWNERSHIP missed. Now, only Sam Date of Death December 16, 2011 player has ever reached that tion for her work leading vol- PLEASE CALL THE ABOVE NUMBER Malone is holding the fort CITATION ON PETITION FOR point in centerfield. They unteer projects. She found OR THESE VEHICLES WILL GO ON down in Florida and he’s get- FORMAL ADJUDICATION didn’t call Skowron “Moose” herself congratulated by SALE IN THREE WEEKS. ting ready to return as we To all interested persons: for nothing. two Red Sox legends Rico A Petition has been filed by Douglas Witthus 2006 JEEP speak. Petrocelli and Bill Lee. VIN #1J4GL48K56W217949 of Litchfield Park AZ and Lindsay Witthus of Titusville FL, Marsha Kelly of Salem NH Bobcats Worst NBA Ever 2005 LINCOLN requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree The Charlotte Bobcats VIN #1LIFM88W95Y649887 LEGAL NOTICE and Order of testacy and for such other relief LEGAL NOTICE as requested in the Petition. made NBA history this 2008 HYUNDAI Commonwealth of Massachusetts And also requesting that Douglas Witthus Commonwealth of Massachusetts season. On April 26 in the VIN #5NPET46C38H349609 The Trial Court of Litchfield Park AZ and Lindsay Witthus of The Trial Court season finale against the Middlesex Probate and Family Court Titusville FL, Marsha Kelly of Salem NH be Middlesex Probate and Family Court SUBMITTED BY NY Knicks playing all their MICHAEL SORRENTINO (AGENT) 208 Cambridge Street appointed as Personal Representative(s) of 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 said estate to serve Without Surety on the Cambridge, MA 02141 subs, the Bobcats finished Run dates: 4/27, 5/4 & 5/11/12 Docket No. MI12D1506DR bond. Docket No. MI12D1583DR their season with 23 straight You have the right to obtain a copy of the DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY loses but that wasn’t history PUBLICATION AND MAILING Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You PUBLICATION AND MAILING LEGAL NOTICE have a right to object to this proceeding. To do being made. The season DALVA XAVIER DoNASCIMENTO so, you or your attorney must file a written STEPHANIE LOPEZ record of 7-59 left them with NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE VS. appearance and objection at this Court before VS. Notice is hereby given by TODISCO DWAYNE LEE MENDES 10:00 a.m. on May 28, 2012. DAVID ABELLA a .106 winning percentage. TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, To the Defendant: This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline To the Defendant: The previous record was held EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to the The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce by which you must file a written appearance The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce for many years by the 1972- provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, requesting that the Court grant a divorce for and objection if you object to this proceeding. requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Section 39A that they will sell the Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. If you fail to file a timely written appearance desertion/Irretrievable Breakdown of the 73 Philadelphia Sixers who following vehicles by private sale The Complaint is on file at the Court. and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objec- Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the finished 9-73 and a .110 on May 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. An Automatic Restraining Order has been tions within thirty (30) days of the return date, Court. winning percentage. Vehicles are being sold to satisfy entered in this matter preventing you from tak- action may be taken without further notice to An Automatic Restraining Order has been their garage keeper’s lien for towing, ing any action which would negatively impact you. entered in this matter preventing you from tak- storage and notices of sale: the current financial status of either party. SEE The estate is being administered under for- ing any action which would negatively impact Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. mal procedure by the Personal Representa- the current financial status of either party. SEE 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY You are hereby summoned and required to tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. VIN: 4T1VK12E4NU042665 Your Ad serve upon: Aman Lopez Esq., Law Office Of Code without supervision by the Court. Inven- You are hereby summoned and required to 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA Aman Lopez, P.O. Box 178, Lincoln, MA tory and accounts are not required to be filed serve upon: Stephanie Lopez, 773 Concord VIN: JN1CA21D0ST049825 01773 your answer, if any, on or before June with the Court, but recipients are entitled to Ave. #202, Cambridge, MA 02138 your an- Could Go 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA 5, 2012. notice regarding the administration from swer, if any, on or before June 5, 2012. VIN: 1N4DL01D31C195110 If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the Personal Representative and can petition If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You the Court in any matter relating to the estate, the hearing and adjudication of this action. You Here 1993 CADILLAC DE VILLE are also required to file a copy of your answer, including distribution of assets and expenses are also required to file a copy of your answer, VIN: 1G6CD53BXP4200398 if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. of administration. if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. For information 1999 SATURN SEDAN WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, VIN: 1G8ZK527XXZ360210 First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. about advertising in 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING Date: April 24, 2012 Date: April 30, 2012 Date: April 24, 2012 the Post-Gazette, VIN: 3C3EL55H4VT508480 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate call 617-227-8929. Run dates: 4/27, 5/4 & 5/11/12 Run date: 5/11/12 Run date: 5/11/12 Run date: 5/11/12 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 11, 2012

LIVERPOOL FC HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB vs. by Richard Preiss

AS ROMA There are some possible remember that those scenes significant changes being weren’t always what one Match debated on the college encountered in decades hockey front which, if they past. Epic Match Featuring Two of the World’s Most Prominent Clubs at are put into place, will be The proposal endorsing America’s Most Beloved Ballpark During Its 100th Anniversary Season noticeable to fans in the the visor has the support of coming years. the American Hockey One proposal, which has Coaches Association, the attracted the most media group comprised of virtually attention thus far, would be all college hockey coaches in to drop the full enclosure the U.S. It now goes to the headgear that all players NCAA ice hockey rules com- must wear. In its place play- mittee which will vote on it ers would just don a visor in June. that would protect the eyes— We are of the opinion that leaving the lower part of the such a change should be ap- face—most glaringly one’s proached with caution. mouth—exposed. There has been a lot of talk Liverpool FC winners of the 2012 Carling It’s a topic that has been about head injuries of late, Cup. AS Roma talked about for a good num- most notably concussions. ber of years in the various And, while injuries to the Tickets for the Liverpool FC vs. AS Roma Italian Serie A League and has won three hallways where college face are not concussions, match are now available. The match fea- Serie A titles, nine Italian Cups and two hockey folks gather across they are still head injuries— turing two of the most well-known and Italian Super Cups. this land. The thinking goes and thus often very visible. respected clubs in European soccer takes To receive up-to-date news regarding the that perhaps with the play- We feel that there already place at Boston’s Fenway Park on Wednes- North American tour, visit www.lfctour.com, ers encased is so much pro- exist enough rules in college day, July 25. where fans can also win a once-in-a-life- tective gear from head to hockey to contain any rough Tickets are available at redsox.com, time, all-inclusive trip to Anfield to watch toe, a sense of invincibility play that might increase the lfctour.com or by calling (877) RED-SOX9. Liverpool’s first home Barclays Premier takes over, leading to a possibility of injuries. All it Fans with disabilities may also call (877) League game of the season. rougher game than normal might take is for the on ice RED-SOX9 to purchase accessible seating. and perhaps even more in- officials to enforce certain The Red Sox’ TTY number for hearing- About Liverpool FC juries with increased bang- rules more strictly, a move impaired fans is (617) 226-6644. Founded in 1892, Liverpool FC is one of ing along the boards or full that can easily be accom- The match, part of Fenway Park’s 100th the world’s most historic and famous foot- speed collisions on the open plished by giving all coaches Anniversary Celebration, is the second stop ball clubs having won 18 League Titles, ice. and players adequate notice of Liverpool FC’s 12-day North American seven FA Cups, eight League Cups, five Introduce the possibility of prior to the start of the sea- Tour; the Reds will take on Toronto FC at European Cups, three UEFA Cups, three a little pain to an unpro- son of any change in that the Rogers Centre in Toronto on July 21 and European Super Cups and 15 Charity tected area, the thinking direction. Tottenham Hotspur at M&T Bank Stadium Shields. It is also a global brand, working goes and some apprehension Let’s keep college in Baltimore on July 28. with leading edge partners around the world might creep in and thus hockey—a grand form of the Founded in 1892, Liverpool FC is one of the to provide unparalleled commercial oppor- things might get toned down game—as free of facial inju- world’s most historic and famous football tunities. As a socially responsible business, a bit. ries as possible. Ways to do clubs having won 18 League Titles, seven Liverpool FC is proud of its heritage and Maybe. But at the end of the that are to have the players FA Cups, eight League Cups, five European plays a proactive role in its communities, day, under present circum- keep wearing full facial pro- Cups, three UEFA Cups, three European managing over 20 projects year-round in stances, everyone leaves the tection while enforcing more Super Cups and 15 Charity Shields. education, social inclusion, health and ice with their facial features tightly certain rules in such Commonly referred to as the “Giallorossi,” sports development. Its contribution was intact, a characteristic very a way that the possibility of or “Yellow Reds,” AS Roma is based in Rome, recognized by the award of a Community much valued in our culture. injuries will be decreased. Italy, competes in the world-renowned Mark from Business in the Community. When you think about it, When players learn that cer- one’s head is just about the tain behavior only leads to only uncovered area in our penalties then that behavior Bay State Bike Week, May 14-20, 2012 society. People who have will decrease. been in horrific auto acci- The other proposal would Massachusetts Department of sign and construction to system dents can cover up injuries eliminate the classic 5-on- Transportation (MassDOT) Secre- operation. to their arms, legs, chests, 5 overtime in favor of a 4-on- tary and CEO Richard A. Davey is In addition to community-wide back and in a pinch even 4 OT—the same method that encouraging residents to bicycle events, the 11 Massachusetts their hands (by wearing is currently used in the during Bay State Bike Week, May Transportation Management As- gloves). But one’s head is NHL. This opens up play on 14 - 20, 2012. Hundreds of events sociations (TMAs) are presenting there for all to see. the ice a bit more and per- across the Commonwealth have the 18th annual MassCommute Former Bruins star Ray haps increases the possibil- been planned and groups and in- Bicycle Challenge; a friendly com- Bourque wore only a visor ity that a team will score the dividuals can participate by sign- petition among employers, schools (sometimes called a half winning goal in the five ing up www.baystatebikeweek.org. and communities to encourage shield) and paid the price minute extra session. “Events will be taking place throughout Massachusetts residents to take some of one Saturday afternoon at Call us classical but we the Commonwealth during Bay State Bike their regular short trips by bicycle during the Garden. In an incident still favor the traditional 5- Week. I value the work each community is Bay State Bike Week. For more infomation that was purely accidental, on-5 format. You wouldn’t putting forth to make this year a success www.masscommutebicyclechallenge.org Ray was whacked in the play with eight men on a and to encourage bicycling as an enjoyable Participants are also encouraged to track mouth by an opponent’s side in an extra inning base- way to stay active and to support mode shift,” their trips through NuRide, the nation’s stick, causing him to lose ball game or use just 10 per said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard largest rewards program for taking green several teeth and suffer a team in an overtime NFL A. Davey. “The work that each community trips – walking, biking, carpooling, good deal of pain as he was contest. All levels of basket- places in hosting events throughout the vanpooling, public transportation, and even escorted from the ice by ball still play 5-on-5 in OT. Commonwealth works to achieve the telecommuting. For the month of May, first- trainers. Oh, and did anyone notice GreenDOT mission and the Healthy Trans- time NuRiders can log in with the promo- We also recall the goalie at how in the Stanley Cup play- portation Compact statewide.” tional code, GREENMA to receive 1,000 our high school from many offs, the 4-on-4 format is Two years ago, the Massachusetts Depart- points just for signing up. New and current decades ago who, playing in dropped for overtime, with ment of Transportation (MassDOT) became participants can track their trips online and the era before netminders the classic 5-on-5 format the first state DOT in the nation to orga- get rewards at www.nuride.com wore masks, had lost all his used? nize and lead a statewide Bike Week A strong commitment to bicycle and pe- upper and lower front teeth A variant of this proposal celebration. To successfully accomplish destrian travel is a key part of MassDOT’s by age 17—meaning he for college hockey would be this, MassDOT worked in partnership with transportation vision. Bicycling and walk- wore dentures at that rela- to keep 5-on-5 for OT but to the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition ing transportation enable people to diver- tively young age. extend the extra session to (MassBike), the statewide bicycle education sify travel choice to healthy transportation One of the differences be- 10 minutes. That’s some- and advocacy group, as well as MassRIDES, options. Utilizing healthy transportation re- tween that era and our own thing that sounds much the Commonwealth’s statewide travel op- duces traffic congestion, improves Massa- is the contemporary scene more reasonable and should tions program. chusetts air quality and promotes healthy in the locker rooms across be examined more thor- This year, MassDOT, MassBike and lifestyles. To learn more about Bay State America following the oughly. MassRIDES will build on the past two years Bike Week and for information about cur- games. Some players may Just a couple of things to of success to broaden the scope of Bike Week rent bicycling projects in your area visit still be injured, of course, but ponder as the academic year events. www.mass.gov/massdot/bike. to see them and their scar comes to a close and vaca- Bay State Bike Week supports GreenDOT, free faces full of smiles is to tion time approaches. a comprehensive environmental responsi- For transportation news and updates visit bility and sustainability initiative of MassDOT at our website: www.mass.gov/ MassDOT. GreenDOT incorporates massdot, blog: www.mass.gov/blog/transpor- sustainability metrics into all of its activi- tation, or follow MassDOT on twitter at WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM ties, from strategic planning to project de- www.twitter.com/massdot.