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Members of St. Alfi o Society SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 The St. Alfi o Society continued mon Street and a procession to vocalist Vanessa Salvucci, its Sicilian tradition honor- Corpus Christi Parish at Holy and New England’s favorite, ing three brothers — St. Alfi o, Rosary Church. Friday evening, Beatlejuice. St. Filadelfo, and St. Cirino — the Main Bandstand enter- Sunday began with a Solemn brothers who were martyred tainment featured local Italian Mass in honor of the Three for their faith almost 1,800 years crooner, Steven Savio, followed Saints continued by the Pro- ago. The Feast is both a reli- by the popular Italian tenor, cession of the Saints’ statues News Briefs gious festival and a celebration Aaron Caruso. through the Feast neighborhood of Italian culture. This annual Saturday events included and fi nished with the “Moment by Sal Giarratani tradition included a Torchlight the Three Saints Run for Vet- of Glory” Benediction and Can- Parade, Procession of the Saints, erans road race, the Lawrence tata with fi reworks, confetti, and Italian food, amusements, YMCA Music Club, a Cannoli cheers of “Viva St. Alfi o!” Musical games, a silent auction, a $5k Eating Contest, a Taste of Italy entertainment included a Youth Osteen Should Ask raffl e, free musical entertain- with free wine tasting and food Battle of the Bands, Busty Faro, What Would Jesus Do ment, and free children’s rides. pairings, the music of Busty local favorite Ralph Boragine, Joel Osteen is a big-time televangelist out of the And, of course, the popular Faro, the Torchlight Parade, R&B entertainment, and the Houston area. He has a mega-church, a mega-mouth Feast-favorite snack, crispellis! fireworks, and a traditional legendary B-Street Bombers. and a mega-issue trying to act like a mega-Christian. The festivities began on Friday musical salute entitled the He preaches all about the Lord and doing good but, with the opening ceremony at Cantata. Entertainment when given a chance recently to open up his mega- Lawrence City Hall on Com- included Doo Wop Deville, (Additional Photos on Page 7) church to victims of Hurricane Harvey, he reportedly kept the church doors shut, locking out those in need. After taking much justifi ed heat over that decision, he has since decided to open up the doors and let MassDOT Advisory: Boston/Somerville I-93 North folks seek shelter from the storm. However, this is too Nightly Lane and On/Off-Ramp Closures Now through Early October little and much too late. His mega-church was built on The Massachusetts Depart- the Zakim Bridge and Exit 29 is weather dependent and is the backs of his congregation both there inside that ment of Transportation (Mass- (Routes 28/38 Somerville/ subject to change without church and everyone around the country watching his DOT) has announced there Medford). In an effort to mini- notice. services on television every week. Osteen went on the will be overnight, temporary mize the impact on the traveling For more information on Today Show to take some heat from reporters, too, lane closures and on/off-ramp public, work will be phased with traffi c conditions travelers are and actually stated he was never asked by the city closures on sections of I-93 segments of the roadway/bridge encouraged to: government to open his church as a shelter. Did he northbound between the Zakim surface being milled and then Dial 511 and select a route to really need an invitation to do the right thing? Bridge in Boston and Exit 29 in resurfaced. hear real-time conditions. He should be ashamed of his actions and ask God Somerville nightly now through Signs, pavement markings Visit www.mass511.com, a for forgiveness. He had a moment that may never come early October. and channelizing devices will be website which provides real- his way again and he failed it. God will forgive him, but These impacts will occur used to guide drivers through time traffi c and incident advi- hopefully his fans out there will take a second look at nightly between the off-peak the work zone. Detours will be sory information, and allows his ministry and keep their purses and wallets closed hours of 9:00 pm through implemented at ramp closures users to subscribe to text up when he comes asking for alms. Payback should 5:00 am, and the end time and drivers should be mindful and email alerts for traffic be a BLANK, right? hours may be extended on of potential traffi c delays and conditions. Telling the Media Off Saturday and Sunday morn- impacts. Follow MassDOT on Twitter How often have you seen reporters out during ter- ings depending upon on traffi c MassDOT encourages drivers @MassDOT to receive regular rible storms asking victims and those just trying to conditions. to reduce speed and use caution updates on road and traffic survive how they feel? Stupid questions that never These logistics will allow while approaching and travel- conditions. crews to safely and effectively ing through the work zone, Download MassDOT’s GoTime (Continued on Page 10) conduct milling and paving and to allow for extra travel mobile app and view real-time operations on the upper deck time through this area during traffi c conditions before setting section of I-93 north between all periods of the day. All work out on the road.

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He was born and one half million dollars for to strongly endorse the H.2016 tion, recently began their own on April 23, 32 A.D. During his repairs or renovations of Nero’s civics education bill, introduced effort in support of the bill. early childhood, he was so wild Golden House. to the State House by Represen- Mike Brodo, Chairman of the and unruly that his father often About the time that all of this tative Linda Dean Campbell. Teenage Republicans of Massa- had to discipline him by fl og- was happening, the Roman The bill integrates student-led chusetts, attested that: “While I ging. Later in his adult years, legions that were in Germany and project-based civics edu- fi rmly believe that our genera- he pretended love for an older swore their allegiance to Vitel- cation into existing curricula. tion has the capacity to become but infl uential woman in the lius. As soon as this news It seeks to correct the drastic a leader of progress in the politi- court of Nero and used her to reached Otho, he persuaded the defi ciencies in civic education cal world, students must be worm his way into the emperor’s Senate to send a delegation to in Massachusetts schools and aided by civics education and good graces. It is said that either inform Vitellius that an emperor empower students to become engagement. Without an apt because of similarities in char- had already been selected and involved in our democracy. knowledge and understanding acter or immoral interests, Otho to negotiate a peaceful settle- For years, there has been a regarding how our political sys- became a favorite of Nero and ment. It soon became clear that painful lack of civics educa- tem works, it will be very diffi cult this contact helped him to keep A bust depicting Otho Vitellius would have no part of tion in Massachusetts’s public to make the changes needed for informed on all of the imperial Otho, and marched his legions schools. There are few schools progress and cooperation in the plans and secrets. Their close- to be the people’s choice as toward Rome. With character- that offer any kind of govern- years to come.” ness was such that Nero and a successor, and Otho chose istic rashness, Otho decided to ment or citizenship classes, Michael Baick, Chairman Otho even shared the same mis- the opportunity for revenge engage the forces of Vitellius let alone have civics programs of the Massachusetts High tress, who was named Poppaea by supporting the cause of in a decisive battle as soon as and activities. This has made School Democrats, adds: “The Sabina. She had been separated Galba. Otho gave gifts of money possible and was victorious in for weaker public education, a joint support of the MAHSD from her husband and was to many soldiers, missed no three minor clashes. Finally, as weaker level of political involve- and the MATARS highlights living with the emperor. For opportunity to fl atter or shower peace talks were about to begin, ment in younger people, and a just how critical this legisla- some unexplained reason, she his attention on dignitaries, Otho’s defenders were treacher- weaker democracy. tion is for our democracy. The was turned over to Otho who and when Galba ascended the ously attacked and defeated, Two months ago, the Mas- need for civics education and seduced her, arranged a fake throne, considered himself and this is when he decided sachusetts High School Demo- engagement transcends parti- marriage, and shortly thereafter to be the prime candidate for to take his own life in order to crats (MAHSD), an organization san squabbles.” they fell deeply in love. Otho adoption by the new emperor. avoid further bloodshed. of hundreds of students from Education reform is a bipar- then refused to let Nero or his Galba, however, selected a man After exchanging good-byes across the Commonwealth, tisan issue, and civics lies at messengers near her, and even named Piso. There were at least with relatives and burning per- publicly endorsed H.2016 in the core of both education and when the emperor stood at seventeen men named Piso who sonal papers, Otho put a dag- the Statehouse. Members of the democracy itself. Students from Otho’s front door, demanding had attained varying degrees of ger under his pillow and slept organization testifi ed in front across the political spectrum the return of his mistress, the fame during ancient times. This soundly that evening. At day- of the State House Committee agree that civics education door was slammed in his face. unfortunate heir to the Roman break he stabbed himself under on Education and have been needs a radical overhaul, and The crafty Nero then annulled Empire was named Piso Liciuia- the left breast and was dead at campaigning for the passage H.2016 is crucial to getting the the marriage, which he thought nus and he enjoyed his heirdom the age of thirty-eight after only of the bill, discussing it with ball rolling. to be genuine, appointed Otho for only four years while Otho ninety-fi ve days of reign. Otho to the office of Governor of induced the Praetorian Guard was never considered to be a Lusitania (present Portugal), to rise against Galba and assas- man of great courage. He was of and recovered the mistress. sinate him. average height, bowlegged, and Poppaea Sabina is the woman Shortly after Galba’s death, slightly feminine in the care of that was kicked to death by Otho entered the Senate and his person. His body hairs had Nero at a later time because she briefly explained what had been plucked out and he wore complained about the emperor happened, but declared that a wig. Strangely enough, many spending too much time at the he had been carried off by the soldiers wept because of his chariot races. soldiers and forced to accept the death, some kissed his hands Otho performed his appointed rule. Strangely enough, once and feet as he lay dead, while task with remarkable modera- he had established himself on others slew themselves beside tion and integrity for about ten the throne, he repaired and his coffi n. years. During the fi nal months reset many of Nero’s damaged NEXT ISSUE: of Nero’s reign, Galba appeared statues, reinstated many of Vitellius

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From a very young was launched. changer for Valentinetti, but it them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of age, Sal was infl uenced by his Valentinetti’s live show, fea- has created a revival in music. civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater grandmother, Tina Valentinetti, turing his new band “The Black The standards of yesteryear and better than we found it. to love the musical genius of Tie Brass,” is now in great are now being listened to by the classic crooner sounds of demand. Sal “The Voice” Val- four generations of Americans Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and entinetti sold out three shows and music lovers abroad as Frank Sinatra. At the young age at the now famous Paramount well. “Old Blue Eyes” would of 15, Sal realized the hidden Theatre in Huntington, New be proud. Valentinetti is not talent he possessed and began York. only influencing people with performing his fl awless tribute After his successful sell-out his music, he has also become to the great Frank Sinatra. shows at home, he teamed up a role model for Millennials. Before long, the world would with some of the country’s top Mr. Valentinetti was named Josephine P. Pantano of come to know him as “Sal the promoters and is now touring “Restaurants Against Drunk Voice.” the country as one of the hottest Driving” (RADD) Man of the Dedham, formerly of 152 In 2016, Americas Got Talent new performers on the scene. Year 2016. Salem Street, North End, passed away peacefully on New Exhibit Honors Beloved Ar st, FPAC Founder & Arts Advocate July 15, 2017. Beloved wife of the PAOLA SAVARINO late Paul J. Pantano, Gallery at 249 A Street is set the buildings being commer- also formerly of Prince to premier Bejeweled, a new cially zoned. They feared being exhibit of works by Paola Sava- caught, every knock on the door Street, North End Loving rino, to honor her memory and inducing panic and a scramble mother of Ninette legacy not only as a creative to hide signs of residence. That Cummings and her late force, but also as an accom- was no way to live. plished advocate for affordable In 1980, Savarino helped husband Carl of Norwood; live/work space for artists in found Fort Point Arts Com- Dr. Paul J. Pantano II and the City of Boston. Sponsored munity (FPAC), which set on his wife Joyce of Saugus; by the 249 A Street Artists a course to fi nd, re-zone, pur- Cooperative, Gallery East, and chase and renovate buildings Dr. Peter J. Pantano and his wife Dr. Lorraine Foley-Pantano the South Boston Community in which artists could afford of Winchester; and Gina M. Donaher and her husband Development Foundation, the to work and reside legally. The James of Walpole. Sister of Angela Orsini of Maryland, Philip exhibit runs through Satur- organization’s fi rst success was day, September 30th. Gallery the 249 A Street Artists Coop- Puccia II of Andover, and the late Phyllis Bocchino of the hours are by appointment at erative, where Savarino and her North End. She was also survived by many loving grandchildren, 617-416-0718. The show recep- son took up residence along tion takes place on Friday, with 44 other artists. FPAC has great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. September 8th, from 6:00 to since gone on to develop The She lived a very successful and happy life, passing away 8:00 pm and is open to the Artist Building at 300 Summer public. Refreshments will be Street and play an important peacefully at the age of 95. Her humor and humility will always Paola Savarino c. 1981 served. The exhibit and recep- role in establishing Midway be remembered. tion are FREE. Rose Art Museum at Brandeis Studios. Today, more than 300 Bejeweled is co-curated by University. artists live and work in Fort Duane Lucia and Tony Savarino, Born in Cleveland, Sava- Point, and FPAC has become a Paola’s son, and features 25 rino moved to Boston in 1970 model for artists’ organizations paintings never before shown. to attend the School of the nationwide. LETTERS POLICY They are works in acrylic, oil Museum of Fine Arts, where Paola Savarino passed away and mixed media, including she would later go on to teach on March 8, 2017. Her son, The Post-Gazette invites its readers to submit glass beads and coins. The painting. As Boston’s Fort Point Tony, said, “Paola treated every- Letters to the Editor pieces portray highly textured, area — with its abandoned thing and everyone she came in colorful and poetic images that contact with like a rare and pre- • Letters should be typed, double-spaced and must include the warehouses — became a des- dance on the canvas and ener- tination for artists in the late cious jewel.” It’s clear that her writer’s name, address, and telephone number. Anonymous gize the viewers’ senses. “As 1970s, Savarino and others spirit, talent and kindness live letters are not accepted for publication. a visual artist, much of Paola began working and living in on with her family, friends and • Due to space considerations, we request that letters not Savarino’s experience trans- the huge loft spaces despite the Boston artist community. lates into visual expressions,” exceed two double-spaced, type-written pages. said Lucia. “Color, energy, sym- • This newspaper reserves the right to edit letters for style, bols and surfaces are her means grammar and taste and to limit the number of letters published of exploring and understanding the world.” from any one person or organization. Early in Savarino’s career, she • Deadline for submission is 12:00 noon on the Monday prior illustrated Charles Bukowski’s to the Friday on which the writer wishes to have the material poem, “The Genius of the published. Submission by the deadline does not guarantee Crowd.” In the 1980s, she became known for her large publication. abstract canvases and, more Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, recently, her encaustic mixed media Buddhas. She received The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 numerous awards over the course of her career, including The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors a Museum of Fine Arts Fifth are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its Year Grant and an endowment publisher or editor. Photo submissions are accepted by the Post- from the WBZ-TV Fund for the Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. There is a $5 Arts to create one of the fi rst charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via large arts projects — a bill- e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, board painting — in Fort Point. include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Her paintings are part of the permanent collection at The Bejeweld #28, Paola Savarino, 1989, Mixed media PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Treasures of the Vineyard: La Vendemmia in Italy by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING September is a glorious time member’s homes to be stocked OUT LOUD of the year in Italy. The sun still with bottles of wine, glowing by Sal Giarratani bakes the landscape into splen- an eerie shade of white and did hues of amber and ochre. purple in the dim light, aged Local festivals called sagre to perfection and ready to be Celebrate Summer of Love and celebrate the ongoing harvest, brought out to greet the arrival The Boston City Paper with town squares becoming of a guest. Actually, wine is veritable banquets of local such a touchstone of Italian The August/September specialties ranging from apples society that numerous super- issue of AARP The Maga- to truffl es to fi gs. Of course, stitions protect its reputation zine came out with a great the country begins gearing up and warn of dire consequences cover by artist Peter Max for the autumn as well, as the to anyone who mistreats wine. celebrating the Summer dusky nights become cooler A superstition that hearkens of Love’s 50th anniversary. and people adjust to the rigor- back to Roman times states I kinda remember what it ous rhythms of the new season. that a person who spills wine was like to be 19 years old However, one September event must dab a little behind each in 1967. I graduated English particularly captures the whole and sweet pale green grapes, or ear to ward off any bad luck High School the summer essence of Italy in the fall. It velvety purple fruit, frequently that comes from the waste of before and enlisted in the is called la vendemmia, or the sat on our kitchen table. Several the precious drink. However, United States Air Force. I still grape harvest, and it sweeps the relatives of mine grow grapes Italians do consider it good luck remember being amazed that country through the autumnal at home, the gnarled vines and to spill wine on new clothes or on Thanksgiving Day I was months. La vendemmia is a wild leaves creeping over back- a tablecloth. Perhaps this is a exercising with my U.S.A.F. sacred ritual in Italy, where yard trellises like a labyrinth. way for the wine to transfer its fl ight group out on the fi eld the grape comprises a prized Back in Italy, the same vine- inherent positivity to the new at Lackland AFB outside crop and its fi nal product, wine, yards that adorn postcards garments. Miscellaneous wine San Antonio, TX, and the forms the crux of its national and posters are humming with superstitions further include temperature was a balmy 92 character. Throughout this har- activity for the September ven- never toasting with water, but degrees. What kid from Boston thought it would ever be 92 degrees vest, Italian towns buzz with the demmia. Skilled farmers know rather always with wine; avoid- on Turkey Day when usually I was freezing while watching the energy of people collecting their the precise temperature and ing serving wine “backhanded,” English-Latin football game over at Harvard Stadium with usual grapes in giant wicker baskets weather that make for the best or with the back of the hand temps around 35 degrees if we were lucky? or on the back of tractors, ready picking conditions and will facing guests; and, for women, That year was packed with history, as 1968 would also be but to be eaten as a fresh seasonal produce the optimal grapes and refraining from drinking the last 1968 is a topic for another commentary. The War in Vietnam was treat or distilled into the coun- wine. Nowadays, many people drops of wine in a bottle at the starting to go from bad to worse as the American body count in try’s famous wines. Communal adapt technological methods to risk of remaining unmarried ‘Nam escalated. I can still remember watching CBS News with pleasures blend with hard work la vendemmia, using the latest (this superstition, of course, is Walter Cronkite and seeing that bloody war only get worse. I was in order to create a beauti- gadgets to test the acidity of the from olden days when society actually really lucky never to have gone over to the battlefi elds, ful dance of quaint customs, grapes. However, tradition still dictated that women must get spending my time in the Air Force stateside. careful food preparation, and reigns supreme in many parts married). I do not drink wine A big song back then was “Turn, Turn, Turn” by The Byrds. Two long-term planning for the cold of Italy, where the whole vil- myself, but I appreciate the weeks ago, I attended a funeral Mass for a good friend of mine at months ahead. Observing Ital- lage assembles to pick grapes, wisdom and customs of my St. Mary’s in Charlestown and one of the readings was a passage ian vendemmia customs reveals from the grandmothers in ker- ancestors behind its making. from the Bible that The Byrds turned into a hit record about a time much about the power of the chiefs to the hip young people I believe that one of the most for this and a time for that. To me, that was the only explanation harvest as a way of respecting on break from college. One important lessons to be gleamed that could show what 1967 meant to so many living through it. the Earth and the lure of tradi- can sense the Bacchanalian from la vendemmia is patience. The year brought lots of good things and bad, births and deaths, tions, even in modern Italy. revels of old in these communal Farmers must wait a long time horrors and happiness. American cities were burned to the ground Indeed, the sight of vine- gatherings. for the grapes to be just right over that long hot summer of violence. Then there was Expo ’67 up yards perched on rolling hills, La vendemmia is so vital in for picking; gathering the crop in Montreal. We can’t forget that here in Boston we were burning with dappled sunlight shining Italy precisely because much any sooner or later impacts that up with Red Sox fever as our Impossible Dream took the lowly Red through the gemlike green of these harvested grapes will taste of the fruit and the even- Sox into that year’s World Series. leaves and violet grapes, has be used in one of Italy’s most tual wine. Later, winemakers Finally, there was the birth of the City Paper in 1967, when become an indelible symbol of iconic products, wine. Wine, or similarly ready themselves for publisher Paul Feeney helped create a newspaper of record out of Italy, often being the fi rst image vino, holds a signifi cant spot the grapes to be distilled and the a shopper’s newspaper. Over these last 50 years, the Boston City that enters people’s minds when in Italian culture and society, must to turn to wine. The tra- Newspaper has grown into a must-read for many Boston neigh- they think of the Italian coun- fi nding a place on every dinner ditional day in Italy for tasting borhoods that need information not likely to appear in our daily tryside. Italian immigrants to table as the foundation of Ital- new wine is actually St. Martin’s newspapers or on the TV news. Feeney is still at it and I have been the United States brought over ian hospitality. Day, or la Festa di San Martino, by his side helping to turn out this little paper week after week, their love for the all-important Wine is also imbued with a which falls on November 11th year after year, and decade after decade. Many others, too, along grape when they crossed the religious connotation, serv- — two months after the bulk the way became part of a newspaper that would change the way ocean, making it a staple of ing a prominent place in the of the grape harvest has taken we follow neighborhood news too little for the big papers to cover. Italian-American culture. Eucharistic ritual of bread and place. Afterwards, though, the When I fi rst met Feeney, he had a little storefront down across Grapes were my father’s favorite wine. It is not unusual for the wine becomes a crucial part of from a little coffee shop long since gone on Dorchester Avenue. fruit, and a bowl of translucent basements in some of my family the Italian holiday season and The staff crammed into the closet-sized offi ce and started some beyond. As we enter the fall, great Dorchester history and the paper expanded over the years with its new rhythms and its to cover the news from more and more neighborhoods. return to school and work, we Back 50 years ago, Killer Kowalski was the man in the wrestling can all learn lessons from la ring, you went out dancing every weekend at the original Boston vendemmia. We can set many Tea Party club in the South goals for professional and per- End, and Kevin H. White took sonal improvement, but we on Louise Day Hicks for mayor. CATERING should realize that they will Through it all, the Boston City take patience, dedication, and Paper covered it all and contin- Authentic, delicious cuisine! hard work in order to manifest. ues to do so to this very day. Once they do, however, they will America has gone from Presi- Full Service Catering to your needs be as beautiful and well-earned dent Lyndon B. Johnson to as the fi nest Italian wine, which President Donald J. Trump and All Occasions once started from the lowliest, the news media in Washington, barest vine. Just as Italians DC, continues to pump out fake news. Weddings gather grapes this September, I was young and full of life, looking to the future with great hope let us gather our own hopes, despite bad things being witnessed. Today, except for being not Showers dreams, and challenges and so young, everything else stays the same. work to make them come into Congrats to Paul Feeney and the Boston City, long may they Birthday Parties fruition this autumn and all both reign! year long. Christenings Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz is a Graduate Student in History Corporate/Social Events at the University of Massachu- setts Boston. She appreciates We will come to you! any comments and suggestions about Italian holidays and folk- Wait staff available upon request. lore at [email protected]. Spinelli’s Catering Small Ads 282 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA 02128 617.567.1992 Get Big Results www.spinellis.com For more information, call 617-227-8929. POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 PAGE 5 On the Aisle

THEATRE NOTES BY BOBBY FRANKLIN There’s Good Rockin’ in Ogunquit HEARTBREAK HOTEL Ogunquit Playhouse through September 30th The early years of Elvis Presley are too often overlooked. Most Presley impersonators portray the Elvis of the Vegas stage, wearing capes and sequined jump suits. At this later point in his life, the drug use was really beginning to show, and the rock icon was becoming a tragic figure. The hard living would result in his untimely death at the age of 42. It is unfortunate this is the Elvis who is most often portrayed. While the Las Vegas Elvis fits into the much too often tragic life of a great talent taken down by his own success, the more the persona of the young Elvis. son moves seamlessly through interesting story lies in his Most impressively, he is able to his parts. early years. This is where Floyd rock out with the raw energy of The interplay between Colonel Mutrux, the creator of the Tony Presley while always retaining Tom Parker (Jerry Kernion) and Award-winning Million Dollar that shyness that made him Sam Phillips (Matt McKenzie) Quartet, which played to sold so charming. While ripping out creates a tension, with Parker out crowds at the Ogunquit on songs such as Good Rockin’ seeing Presley as a product Playhouse the past two seasons, Tonight with hips swiveling and and Phillips recognizing him has stepped in to tell the truly lip twitching, we see that young as a great artist. It leaves us fascinating story of Presley’s boy who still seems just a bit wondering just what would early life. uncomfortable in the spotlight have happened if Presley Children’s Choir Heartbreak Hotel is a prequel even while he is thriving in it. had decided to remain with Is your child a student in to Million Dollar Quartet and Clendening really pulls this off Phillips. grades 3, 4 or 5 in any North focuses on the Sun Records and it is no easy task to do. This Yes, this play is a work in End school? We are enter- years of the young truck driver is as close as you will come to progress. The musical num- ing our third year with our who would skyrocket to fame experiencing the young Elvis, a bers, the sets, the lighting, are young choir at St. Stephen’s. overnight. paradoxical figure who was shy all outstanding. I don’t think SCHEDULED TRYOUTS Heartbreak Hotel is now play- and yet craved attention. this time of Elvis Presley’s life FOR NEW STUDENTS will ing at the Ogunquit Playhouse The story is not just about has ever been captured so well. take place at St. Stephen’s where it had its world premiere Elvis but also about the era. Where this production is weak th on Thursday, September on August 30 . It is an interest- It was an amazing and trans- is in the book. The early life of 14th, at 3:45 pm. Returning ing production to watch, as it formational time in music and this seemingly simple southern students should also attend. is still a work in progress. The there are cameos from many of boy is a very complex story. It Communications will go out to all our neighborhood schools, music is positively outstanding, the other great performers of is a huge challenge to try to including NEMPAC. with all of the actors playing the time. These include Wanda capture even a very condensed If interested in participating, FIRST contact Maria Ciampa at their own instruments. Jackson (Brenna Bloom) and version of all that went on in 786-351-0603. If you prefer to make contact via email, write to Eddie Clendening, who origi- Sister Rosetta Tharpe played by those early years while still [email protected]. nated the role of Presley in the Terita Redd, who deserves an focusing on the music. What I This project brings together a maximum of 12 students from Broadway production of Million “Amen!” for her amazing rock/ saw on the stage in Ogunquit is public or private schools, who will join us in practice sessions on Dollar Quartet, is not an Elvis gospel singing. a great start to what can be a Thursday afternoons. The children are expected to perform every impersonator. He brings much Geno Henderson nearly steals wonderful and important story. fi rst and third Sundays at the celebration of the 11:00 am mass. more to the stage than just the show playing numerous It will be interesting to see how Occasionally we are asked to participate in other special events an imitation of the rock icon. greats, including Chuck Berry it all develops. as invitations come our way. Clendening manages to capture and Nat King Cole. Mr. Hender- There are more than a couple Please join our music staff and our returning students. of reasons to see Heartbreak Hotel. First, watching Eddie Clendening as the young Elvis is a true experience. He really gets Blessed Mother it. Second, while this is a work that is still being developed, it of Sorrow Mass is fascinating to be a part of The Blessed Mother of Sorrow Mass will the process as I am sure the be celebrated this year on September 17th at writer and director are taking 11:00 am at the Madonna Queen of the Uni- the pulse of the audiences. It verse Shrine (Don Orione Fathers) located at might not be a bad idea for them 150 Orient Avenue, East Boston. to have suggestion boxes placed Please come and honor the Blessed Mother at the exits. I know I would have on this special day. Help us continue this contributed a few. beautiful tradition, which began in 1932 at Heartbreak Hotel takes us Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in East back to one of the most amazing Boston. eras in the history of American music. It is just astonishing when you realize how fast things (Photos by Gary Ng) changed. It was an exciting time that lives on in music through this day. It’s rather ironic that Colonel Parker chose to take Mattéo Gallo Elvis to Hollywood and Vegas, as he didn’t believe Rock’n’Roll was going to last. Sam Phillips o knew better. o Appraisals For more info, please visit !! Sales & Rentals www.ogunquitplayhouse.org. You fans of Ray’s can brighten his special day (September • DIAMONDS 11th) with some cards — and make them funny ones! You Real Estate ROLEX know Ray loves to laugh and make us laugh. ESTATE JEWELRY You may send cards to: 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold Ray Barron (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. c/o Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital Jim (617) 263-7766 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730 PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 Boston Native Keeps the Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It Navy’s Newest, Most Advanced Labor Day is over, Orione Home to meet up with Development Corp, a non- the children are old friends in their senior years. profit agency, was awarded Helicopters Flying back to school, Hopefully the new owners and 14 million dollars to build and most people management will take better affordable housing at the former by Lt. Wes Holzapfel, Navy Offi ce of Community Outreach are settling down care of the Home ... What do Salisian’s building on Paris after a summer of vacations, you think is going to happen Street and offer the units to beaches, and barbecue fun when all the new construction Eastie residents fi rst and only! ... Congratulations to Clark of condos and apartment ... Revere Police are looking for Moulaison for being chosen buildings are fi nished and not a predator lurking at Revere 2017 Kiwanian “Man of the rented or sold in East Boston? Beach that assaulted a teenage Year.” Mr. Moulaison deserves You guessed it! Government girl in broad daylight near the the honors. This upstanding subsidized certifi cates will be bathhouse recently. Women community leader has more used! How many people can need to be extremely careful than contributed to the afford to pay $3,000.00 and up when walking or hanging successes of East Boston over a month for rent, especially in out at the Beach. This is the the years, with a glorifi ed record East Boston that has a large second incident reported this of achievements ... Eugene volume of illegal immigrants! summer … The greed never “Gino” Trapani, formerly of Taxpayers, brace yourselves, ends with Hillary Clinton. Now East Boston and Revere, passed because you will be picking she has written a book on away August 10th. A beloved up the Section 8 housing tab! herself for more money that retired employee of Massport ... The Central Square Park is goes on newsstands sometime as an electrician and manager still under construction and in September. As if she isn’t was well known throughout doesn’t look that spectacular. already a billionaire twice over the Revere and East Boston Speculators think Central due to all her wheeling and Petty Offi cer 2nd Class David Hanna communities as a big hearted Square improvements including dealings. Now she is trying to (Photo by guy with a great smile who was broader sidewalks and less brew up more money. According Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Zhan) always willing to lend a hand parking will put businesses at to her advertisements, the book to anyone that needed it. He a disadvantage. The Park and chastises President Trump for A 2012 Quincy High School graduate and Boston native is will be missed! ... Big News, the Square sidewalks will have standing behind her while she serving with a U.S. Navy helicopter squadron that fl ies the Navy’s Don Orione Nursing Home on plenty of benches for loiterers. was carnival barking in one of newest and most technologically-advanced helicopter. Orient Ave. is in the process of If you look at it, the Park just her campaign roundups. Good Petty Offi cer 2nd Class David Hanna is an aviation electrician’s being sold! That’s good news! doesn’t jump out at you. Maybe Luck to whom ever is willing to mate with the “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike The Home appeared to be going the fi nished product will for all spend a dime reading about this Squadron (HSM) 46, a Mayport, Florida based squadron that downhill over the years, but the time it’s taking to complete! has-been, wanna-be president. operates the Navy’s next generation submarine hunter and Anti- many East Boston’s elderly ... The community is happy that Surface Warfare helicopter, the MH-60R Seahawk. Each helicopter insisted on going to the Don the East Boston Community ... Till next time! is nearly 65 feet long, may weigh up to 23,500 lbs. (max gross) and can travel over 120 miles per hour for nearly 320 miles on a tank of gas. As an aviation electrician’s mate, Hanna is responsible for maintaining the helicopters and making sure they meet their SAVE Join us for East Boston Social Center’s fl ight schedules. “I wanted the chance to do more with my life and get out of the THE city,” said Hanna. “My older brother was Army and my younger Groovy ’70s sister was in the Marine Corps.” Disco Dinner/Dance/Raffle Fundraiser According to Navy offi cials, the MH-60R is the most capable DATE multi-mission helicopter available in the world today. It is used with the Chance to Win Five Amazing Prizes for a variety of missions, including hunting and tracking enemy submarines, attacking enemy ships, search and rescue, drug This fun night will take place on Friday, We hope you will join us on October 13th!! interdiction, delivering supplies and supporting the Navy’s special October 13, 2017, at the Beach- $40 for Dinner/Dance only. operations forces. mont VFW Post #6712. If you wish to purchase a Raffl e ticket for It is replacing the Navy’s older helicopters because of its greater The chances for the Raffl e are the Grand Prizes in addition to one dinner, versatility and more advanced weapon systems. $50 per person (does not include you get a $5 discount. Hanna said they are proud to be part of a war-fi ghting team dinner) — a limited number will be If you can’t join us, you can still purchase that readily defends America at all times. In addition to his duties sold, so your chances to win one of a $50 Raffl e (need not be present to win!) as an aviation electrician’s mate, Hanna takes part in honoring the fi ve great prizes are great. Contact Marisa or any of the Social those who have passed. 1st prize $1,000 CASH Centers Board of Directors. “I’ve served as part of a fl ag detail for more than 100 military 2nd prize – 2 Patriots Tickets Call Marisa at 617-569- funeral services,” said Hanna. 3rd prize – 2 Bruins Tickets 3221 ext. 107 (Office) – 617-650- Sailors’ jobs are highly varied within the squadron. Approxi- 4th prize – 2 Celtics Tickets 3442 (Cell) or email mdipietro@ mately 297 Navy men and women are assigned and keep all parts 5th prize – 2 Red Sox Tickets ebsoc.org. of the squadron running smoothly. This includes everything from If you just want to dance the night It will be a fun night, don’t maintaining helicopter airframes and engines, to processing paper- away to the iconic tunes of the ’70s miss it! work, handling weapons and fl ying the aircraft. with DJ Michael Anthony Gaeta, the Serving in the Navy, Hanna is learning about being a more dinner/dance tickets are only $40 The East Boston Social Center respectable leader, sailor and person through handling numerous per person. is a non-profit 501(c) (3) in responsibilities. Also: $100 Cash Prize for the operation since 1918, with a “Serving means paving a path for your family members,” said BEST ’70s OUTFIT! variety of programs that serve a culturally Hanna. “The sense of pride you get is also important.” This fundraiser will help to raise much- diverse, low-income population of more than 3,000 needed funds that will allow the Social Center members from East Boston and surrounding to continue its work. communities every year.

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REMEMBERING 9-11 over 150 years ago and has Please join your neighbors now been restored by the newer BULL: town of Abilene, Kansas. The at East Boston’s Annual Sep- Latino community for future SEASON ONE (6-DVD) mayor (Kris Kristofferson), cap- tember 11th Memorial Service generations of East Boston CBS DVD + Paramount tivated by Wild Bill’s unparal- this Sunday, September 10th at Catholics. Innocent until proven guilty? leled gun skills, offers him a job 2:00 pm at Piers Park to remem- Personally, I think the Dr. Jason Bull (Michael Weath- as the town marshal. Attempts ber those who perished and church’s interior is now one of erly) knows it’s a good theory to protect the town are soon honor our fi rst responders, too. the most beautiful in the entire that’s rarely practiced. With so challenged when a band of FREEBIES FOR archdiocese. many human factors in every outlaws threatens Wild Bill and EBT TAKERS? STAND DOWN trial, his clients need help to the laws he enforces. Among Gov. Charlie Baker has GREATER BOSTON HAS rebalance the scales of justice. the outlaws are powerful saloon decided to push for “cultural NEW LOCATION Unleashing psychology, neuro- owner Phil Poe (Trace Adkins), experiences” for EBT card hold- For a number of years, the linguistics, high tech and his whose relationship with Bill’s ers under a plan that would Stand Down for Veterans own raw intuition, Bull calcu- ex-lover (Cameron Richardson) hand out free or hugely dis- event has taken place over in lates exactly what the jury, the stirs tension. Poe puts a bounty counted tickets to cultural Dorchester at the IBEW Local lawyers and the witnesses are on Wild Bill’s head, but with institutions like the Museum 107 on Freeport Street. But thinking. He’s backed by the the help of lawman Hardin, of Fine Arts, the Museum of this year, the new location is highly skilled experts from TAC a/k/a Little Arkansas, Wild bill Science, and the New England City Hall Plaza, TODAY, Friday, (Trial Analysis Corporation), sets out to fi ght the villainous Aquarium. Baker, not to be con- September 8th, from 8:00 am led by former Department of bandits and save Abilene from fused with Faker, thinks free- until 2:00 pm. Homeland Security data maven danger. bies to folks on the take from VINYL GROOVE WAS Marissa Morgan (Geneva Carr) BILLIONS: SEASON TWO government will be able to push GROOVING LAST WEEKEND Al Marando apparently loves and attorney Benny Colon (4-DVD) themselves out of poverty if the Vinyl Groove, a great ’60s, gardening and fi nding weird- (Freddy Rodriguez), whose CBS DVD + Paramount rest of us working stiffs pony up ’70s, R&B band, was in full looking tomatoes, too. quick wit anticipates every The power struggle contin- for them with our taxes. I guess swing over at The Marina at the defense argument. With star- ues in Season Two of the hit only the takers deserve cultural Wharf in Revere last weekend. headed to either Southie or tling insights and stunning Showtime Original Series Bil- experiences, huh? They packed the house with Dorchester. counter-strategies, Bull and lions, starring Paul Giamatti A GREAT MURAL their unique sound that brings Happy 90th Birthday to Al, his team foresee the verdict, and Damian Lewis. After being ON PARIS STREET back memories and makes new who recently celebrated his day then fl ip the script to snatch the deftly outplayed, brilliant hedge Two weeks ago, Mayor Walsh ones, too. with his entire family over at the victory from the jaws of defeat. fund king Bobby “Axe” Axelrod joined the City’s Offi ce of Immi- Check out this band online to Elks in West Roxbury. They make the system work in is upping his game and using grant Advancement to unveil a see where they are performing REVERE REPUBLICANS the 23 unpredictable episodes his considerable resources to new mural by Paris and Merid- next; they are a must-see and TO MEET collected in this 6-disc set. Plus, exact revenge on ruthless U.S. ian Street in East Boston. The even better heard band. Nice to know there are still over an hour of special features. Attorney Chuck Rhoades. Axe’s mural was completed by the KEEP SATURDAY some Republicans around these BRITNEY EVER AFTER (DVD) aggressive move sends Chuck city’s Mural Crew on the Paris SEPTEMBER 23RD OPEN here parts. The Republican City Lionsgate Home Ent. reeling as he finds himself Street side of Dr. Dental and This is the date for the Revere Committee will be meeting on This Lifetime Original Movie under investigation, forced features East Boston immi- 2017 Fall Festival on Broadway Thursday, September 14th start- follows the tumultuous story to scramble to hang on to his grants Carmello Scire and my starting at 1:00 pm. Local food ing at 6:30 pm at the American of pop icon Britney Spears: her offi ce and his family. But the good friend Veronica Robles. trucks, live entertainment, and Legion Post on Broadway. For rise to fame, fall from grace, embattled prosecutor still has In these troubling times, it is much more. more information, call Glenn and eventual triumphant res- some tricks up his sleeve, and good to see just how welcoming ISLEY BROTHERS LaCedra at 339-542-9547 or urrection, fi rmly securing her it’s not long before Axe learns East Boston has always been to AT THE WILBUR email [email protected]. position as one of the world’s that money can’t buy everything immigrants over the decades. Yes, you heard it right here. JUST THINKING greatest entertainers. Britney — or everyone. This recent mural highlights The Isley Brothers are headed OUT LOUD HERE Ever After stars Natasha Bas- KILL SWITCH (Blu-ray) immigrants from both Mexico for The Wilbur in the Theatre Back when I was a kid, the sett as Britney, Nathan Keyes as Lionsgate Home Ent. today and Italians and Sicil- District on October 24th. If only Puerto Ricans I knew were Justin Timberlake, and Clayton In the future world, a physi- ians from yesterday and is also you love their sound, and who my Aunt Blanca and my four Chitty as Spears’ ex-husband, cist’s experiment to harness a very beautiful and powerful doesn’t, this is a must-see, cousins who were Puerto Rican- Kevin Federline. This dramatic unlimited energy goes wrong. statement of what makes us especially for real R&B fans. Irish. It wasn’t until around scripted feature brings to life Chased by drones and sol- America. For more information, go to 1964-66 that Boston’s Puerto the heartfelt story of the pop diers, Will Porter must race CARDINAL RECENTLY TheWilbur.com. Rican community was born in sensation’s rollercoaster of fame through an imploding world BLESSES RENOVATIONS AT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO the South End and in nearby leading up to her incredible and retrieve the Redivider box MOST HOLY REDEEMER AL MARANDO Lower Roxbury. comeback, with an interesting to save his family – and all of After years of saving up to pay Birthday wishes go out to my When the Annual Puerto and exciting fi nish! humanity! Starring Dan Ste- for major interior restorations longtime friend who hails from Rican Parade began, it was DC’S LEGENDS OF vens and featuring video game of Most Holy Redeemer in East my old Lower Roxbury neigh- pretty small. But this year they TOMORROW: inspired visual effects and audio Boston, parishioners attended borhood in St. Philip’s Parish. celebrated its 50th Anniversary. THE COMPLETE SECOND documentary that show what a July 30th Mass celebrated by He’s an original Roxbury Italian Many ask why the community SEASON (DVD) happens when the technology Cardinal O’Malley at which he like me and for a while back in came to be during that period in Warner Bros. Home Ent. designed to save humanity blessed the completed work. the day, we both lived on or near the ’60s and the answer is sim- Season Two’s 17 turbo- threatens to destroy it. Special “The work began in Janu- East Lenox Street, too. ply that that was when those charged episodes of the Super features include: The Visual ary and was completed a few He’s been in Roslindale for Northeast Airlines Yellowbirds Hero team-up series amp up Effect: Inside the Director’s months back,” said Father years now. It seemed many started fl ying direct to Boston. the fi repower by enlisting both Process and Audio Commentary Tom Domurat. He also said Roxbury Italians ended up Prior to that, the fl ights ended a league and a legion of new with Director TimSmiT. there was a great turnout at leaving Roxbury for Roslin- in New York City. characters to join the legendary LUCIFER: THE COMPLETE this Mass. dale. By the way, while Rox- MEDAL OF HONOR Waverider crew. Charged with SECOND SEASON (DVD) O’Malley said the church bury Italians took off for PARK REDEDICATION protecting the timeline from Warner Bros. Home Ent. was built by Irish immigrants Roslindale, the Roxbury Irish CEREMONIES Time Aberrations — changes In Season Two, Lucifer Morn- The 36th Anniversary of the to history that spawn potential ingstar (Tom Ellis) and LAPD South Boston Vietnam Memorial catastrophic consequences Detective Chloe Decker (Lau- ‡.,7&+(1 %$7+ will take place this Sunday, — DC’s Legends of Tomorrow ren German) are back solving September 10th at Medal of reassemble with the addition murders on L.A.’s white-hot ‡0$6215< Honor Park following a 10:30 of historian Nate Heywood streets, with their relationship am Mass at St. Brigid’s. This and Justice Society of America growing deeper, closer and %RVWRQLDQ ‡5(02'(/,1* year’s guest speaker is General member Amaya Jiwe. And yet, more awkward for them both. 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Meanwhile, Dr. Linda  Annual South Boston Street traveling across history to chal- (Rachael Harris), therapist and Festival on Saturday, Septem- lenge the power of the Spear of confi dante to Lucifer, Amenadiel ber 16th along East Broadway Destiny – a threat unlike any and Maze (Lesley-Ann Brandt), up by L Street from 11:00 am humanity has ever known. is having a devil of a time doling %RVWRQLDQFRQVWUXFWLRQVHUYLFHVFRP until 4:00 pm. Live music, art- HICKOK (Blu-ray) out some of the most bizarre ists, restaurants, community Cinedigm advice ever. Tensions (including /LFHQVHG ,QVXUHG organizations and much more. Infamous gunslinger and the sexual kind) are sizzling in %RVWRQLDQFRQVWUXFWLRQ6HUYLFHV#JPDLOFRP This neighborhood festival has outlaw, “Wild Bill” Hickok (Luke all 18 frighteningly fun, frivo- grown larger and larger over the Hemsworth) attempts to escape lous adventures. Welcome to past 17 years. his past by settling in the small Devil time! 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COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The Stooges Completed ... Almost NONNA MARY’S LIVER AND ONION In January 2013, fans of 1 pound calf’s liver 3 tablespoons white or The Three Stooges had some- 1 large onion red wine thing to rejoice over. A print 3 tablespoons olive, canola or ¼ cup fl our of their long-thought lost vegetable oil Salt and pepper short Hello Pop! was found in On a cutting board, cut up liver into one-inch portions and a private collector’s garage in place in a bowl. Sprinkle fl our over the liver and stir so that all Australia. portions of liver are coated with fl our. Sprinkle liver with salt and Most of the Stooges’ shorts pepper and set aside. have survived to delight fans for Remove outer skin from onion. Cut onion in half lengthwise. decades and, though tantaliz- Cut into ¼-inch strips lengthwise. Set aside in a separate bowl. ing to die-hard fans, Hello Pop! Heat oil in skillet before placing liver into skillet. Stir to prevent was a missing piece to overlook sticking. Continue frying and stirring over medium heat until all in their body of work. It was portions of liver brown lightly. Add onion strips and stir thoroughly. the third of fi ve musical shorts Cover and fry over medium/low heat about fi ve minutes. Check they would make with boss Ted frequently to prevent sticking to skillet. Healy before breaking out the The Three Stooges in Hello Pop! Meanwhile, in a cup, add three tablespoons of water to three following year with their own Columbia Pictures, surviv- Warner Bros. Archives, shipped tablespoons of wine of choice. When onion becomes opaque, add classic shorts. Their involve- ing Curly’s early retirement, the fi lm to the States observ- wine and water mixture to skillet. Stir thoroughly and cover. Allow ment is less than Stooge-heads Shemp’s sudden death, and two ing, “Across America, there are contents to simmer slowly for a minute. Stir, cover and remove would expect but, nonethe- painfully unfunny stand-ins for probably fi ve million hardcore from burner. less, it was greeted with much fanfare. Curly after that. Three Stooges fans. On Nitrat- NOTE: It always amazed me at how, in such a short time, In the fi lm, Healy plays a pro- But in 2013, Malcolm Smith, eVille or any of the websites that my mother-in-law Mary prepared this Liver and Onions recipe. ducer whose attempts to start a seventy-eight year old Austra- search for lost vintage material, It’s easy, she would say to me. a production are thwarted by lian fi lm collector, was cleaning there is euphoria that the sole It took me a while to learn that liver does cook quickly in a hot a stagehand, a pestering lady, out his shed when he came missing Three Stooges fi lm has skillet, then becomes brown over medium heat. Covering the liver and his sons, played by the across a Stooges short. been found.” portions with fl our before adding to the skillet creates a delicious Stooges themselves. ‘’When I came across that one Brennan theorized how the broth when the water and wine are added to the skillet. MGM decided to fi lm in Tech- I thought, no, I’ll put that aside. only known surviving copy Like my mother-in-law, I serve this with fresh Italian bread and nicolor and use the fi lm as a I suspected it could be a lost ended up in Australia. “They’d a green salad. vehicle for two musical num- fi lm,” said Smith. ship prints out here and they bers salvaged from older fi lms. Smith then checked with a never needed to come back. Like most shorts of its era, the colleague, who confi rmed the Often they were souvenired prints were disposed of after fi lm to be the missing piece in from the rubbish bin or the tip,” Richard Settipane the theatrical run, but a copy of the works of the Three Stooges. he said. Hello Pop! did survive in MGM’s Smith bought the 35mm nega- The discovery of Hello Pop! Insurance Services vault number 7 and became tive in the 1950s and it had leaves but one fi lm featuring the a casualty of the vault fi re in remained in his shed for Stooges still missing, the follow- Public Insurance Adjuster 1967. decades along with other trea- ing year’s Jail Birds of Paradise By 1967, Hello Pop! was but sures, such as a sound version which, though also not featur- Since 1969 a forgotten entry in the Stoog- of Hollywood Party, another ing the Stooges prominently, FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS es’s canon. After parting ways rare MGM short. does feature a sequence shot with Ted Healy, the trio made Paul Brennan, then head for MGM’s unfi nished musical AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS a total of 190 short fi lms for of the Australian branch of extravaganza March of Time. 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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) should be asked and wouldn’t As I think of all this, I remem- be if these reporters had any ber a great Orwell quote that common sense or compassion. goes, “Serious sport has noth- Well, MSNBC got its head ing to do with fair play, it is chewed off when a reporter bound up with hatred, jealousy, asked a woman clinging to boastfulness, disregard of all her little boy how she felt and rules and sadistic pleasure in the woman unloaded on her. witnessing violence.” He may It was so good to see some- have been talking about sports, I shouldn’t do this, but now and she from Brookline. They And yet, another couple that one say what she said. She but it reminds me of these two that I live in both the Boston live in a fashionable neighbor- we see, maybe, once a week for may have been a victim of extremes competing out there. area and southern Florida, I hood, have two new Mercedes dinner divorced each other for Hurrican Harvey but she was Then there’s another quote from compare friends and acquain- Benz cars and all the trappings 15 years and decided to remarry not defeated and questioned Orwell’s novel 1984 where one tances. What I mean is that, as of good living, but they fi ght all a couple of years ago. Lee is an why the reporter needed to of the book’s characters states, I have gotten to know people in the time. The woman looks for actress and does mostly stage know how she felt. The woman “every book has been rewrit- Florida, I measure them up and mistakes in the daily operation work during the winter season knew the reporter didn’t give a ten, every picture has been compare them with my friends of their business and blames when there is work in southern BLANK about her. It was just repainted, every statue and back home. I know I shouldn’t her husband, coming up with Florida. Her husband, Tim, is a an interview for MSNBC to show street building renamed and do this but I can’t help it. Over contrived fl aws in his being that scenery designer and has won on the air. The woman, after every date has been altered. the years, I have put together have caused the problems. The many awards for his imagina- screaming at the reporter for And that process is continuing a little family of friends to take man is low-key and relaxed, and tive designs. Both are originally being so insensitive, stormed day by day and minute by min- the place of the brothers and when he is verbally attacked from the midwest and have away with child in hand and ute until History is stopped.” sisters I never had. In this by his wife, just backs off and ancestries that go back to at I was clapping as I watched it As terrible as I thought the column, you’ve read about takes the abuse. He’s not con- least the Civil War. (They are all unfold in front of me on the period from 1968 to 1972 was Sal Meli, Dean Saluti, John frontational, she is. Each time probably the most normal of TV screen. in many respects, this stuff Silva, the late Bill Hurley, Joe they call to go out to dinner, our friends.) Someone fi nally told the Fake we are witnessing today is far Carter, Ed Ligon, Mike Finer Loretta will ask, “Are they fi ght- At times, when Loretta and I Media off and did it so well. That worse. and Bill Strachman. This is ing, or is there a truce?” If there are heading back from an eve- woman is a survivor and some- Pelosi Hits Home Run my inner circle of friends — is a feud going on, we give them ning with one or more of these one who really knows what’s Kudos to House Minority younger adopted brothers, as an excuse and choose not to couples, we discuss how differ- important and it isn’t the Fake Leader Nancy Pelosi for coming it were. But in Florida, even be in their company. It can be ent our lives are from theirs. News purveyors. out in the strongest terms on though I have new friends, I nerve-wracking. She will often make the sign of Orwell’s Warning the recent violence perpetrated silently make comparisons with Most other couples we’ve met the cross and say, “Thank God Still Rings of Truth by the radical Anitifa thugs who the guys back home — and I have been divorced once or we’re so different.” Back home Look at all the political tur- attacked peaceful protesters shouldn’t. twice and all have stories about in Boston, it’s quite different. moil going on in this country in Berkeley, CA. She actually I think I have adopted people their earlier lives. One couple is We have roots, as do all of our as radicals on both the Left and sounded like a Democratic due to learning from Nanna funny. He’s Irish, she’s Jewish, friends. Socially, we are part of Right are trying to take control leader. Where was U.S. Rep. and Babbononno and my folks and both are from New York. an extended family, especially of it all to gain fame and fortune. Barbara Lee, D-Berkeley? Why a generation or two ago. Both My Irish friend was married through the Italian-American Liberals in this country have a has she been so silent on these of my grandparents had people to a Sicilian lady who passed organizations we belong to. Life moral challenge in front of them thugs? How about Governor they were close to that were away. (He’s an Italian wannabe.) is sweet, life is comfortable, and with both Black Lives Matter Terry McAuliffe of VA, Chuck U. called paesani, compari, or His Jewish wife is divorced, life is normal. and Antifa. Both of these groups Schumer in the U.S. Senate or amici. Most were people from and together remind me of the I would like to change the are outlaws in our society and Tommy Perez? You ask who is Avellino, Napoli or Foggia that comedy team of Jerry Stiller subject at this point. I have culture. They are fascists and he? No, he isn’t a former base- were in America alone. These and Ann Meara from TV years written a book that is coming enemies of the state. Then, look ball player with the Reds whose single folks seemed out of place ago. Not long ago, they told out this fall. It is a series of 18 over on the Right; the same fi rst name was Tony. Tommy is whenever we had a holiday Loretta and me that they were short stories about growing up moral challenge faces conser- the current chair of the Demo- gathering at my grandparents, heading back to New York for a in East Boston and attending vatives with the Nazis and the cratic National Committee who but they were made to feel at christening and a bris. Rich, the English High School in the mid- Klan. All of these groups are believes all moderates and home and part of the family. husband, was going to attend 1950s. If anyone is interested, nothing more than America’s conservatives must be banished My folks did the same thing his grandson’s christening at I will be having a book signing Stalinists and enemies of our from party ranks. a generation later with some their old parish church, and his at some point in the fall. I don’t democratic republic and our Is Pelosi the only leader in the of the people Dad worked with. wife Fran was going to attend know where yet, but I will keep Bill of Rights. They are leeches Democratic Party who was able My father was with the Boston the bris of her grandnephew. If you informed as to location, trying to attach themselves to to put her hypocrisy aside and Schools during the day and a you don’t know what a bris is, I dates and times. YOU and this anything that sticks, but they face the truth about Antifa’s musician at night. As a result, will tell you. As Christians and column have been the inspira- are really nothing more than fascist ways? there were friendships that Catholics, we baptize infants as tion for the book. cancerous tumors on the body Endquote developed from both profes- part of our cultures and tradi- I have to thank Babbononno politic and unless the body “Money can’t buy friends but sions. For the most part, their tions. Jewish customs dictate and my father for prodding me politic challenges them, all our it can get you a better class of wives and Mom hit it off and that a male infant has to be to write the stories I had heard freedoms will continue to be enemies.” their kids and I would play circumcised, and they celebrate as a child growing up in Eastie, endangered. — Spike Milligan together like siblings or cousins the event with a ceremony and going to high school in town, would. Believe it or not, most a party afterward. It sounds like and meeting people from the of the friends for those three a Christening, only with a sharp rest of the world. generations can be classifi ed knife included. If anyone would like to con- • Boxing Ringside (Continued from Page 12) as normal — whatever normal There are several other stories tact me, my email address is stressed the importance of the a fallen soldier. Two, it should means. I could relate, but to sum them [email protected]. left jab to me. He would say, read Anthony “Tony Shucco” My friends in Florida are quite all up, it seems that most of the Until I hear from you, may “Kid, keep hitting ‘em with the Sciucco Square, and have a different. To begin with, there people we’ve met have chosen GOD BLESS AMERICA! left, and every once in a while pair of boxing gloves on it. is an elderly couple next door. southern Florida as a place toss in a right so they don’t get Maybe some politician will The man has a number tat- to start life over. No one has bored.” He also stressed to me read this and correct that tooed on his arm due to the Florida roots. All are from the to always fi ght fair. He told me, oversight. fact that, as a child, he was in northeast — New York, New Remember “Even if the other guy pulls Tony Schucco passed away a Nazi death camp. In 1945, Jersey or Massachusetts — and stuff on you, never sink to his on February 26, 1983. I feel the camp was taken over by all have sad or angry stories Your level.” honored to have known Tony invading American soldiers to tell. There is a sign at the corner Shucco and I know his family and my neighbor survived. His Another couple that is only of Bowdoin and Cambridge is very proud of him. It is time wife tells me that sometimes at in Florida in the winter is an Loved Streets in Boston that names Boston rediscovers him. He was night, he relives those days of Italian couple from New Jersey. it “Anthony Sciucco Square.” one of its greatest athletes, and his childhood and will wake up As I got to know the man, I There are two things wrong with a man who always fought fair screaming. He has never left the discovered that he lived in Italy Ones this sign. One, it is a Gold Star even though he wasn’t treated past behind. as a child during WWII. Some sign that is meant to remember that way. Stella, a dedicated wife, has of his stories can be shock- never been able to help her hus- ing, especially when his town’s band overcome his early years. people had to deal with the Another couple that we are German soldiers who were sta- Boston Harborside Home friendly with has a successful tioned there. His wife, like many business. He was from Brooklyn of us, is third generation. Joseph A. Langone 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 East Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 New PawSox Stadium playoffs. Following that season, Remember (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI17D0019DR Plan on Deck he went free agency over the Fernando Valenzuela? Docket No. MI17P4235EA DIVORCE SUMMONS BY The back and forth, this and winter and became known as Back in 1981, this 20-year- Estate of PUBLICATION AND MAILING that, that and this over a new the forgettable Larry Anderson. old rookie took baseball by RENA L. THEMISTOCLES ELSA C. HERNANDEZ stadium for the Pawtucket Red Bagwell had a great baseball storm. He took the Dodgers to Date of Death October 18, 2016 vs. FRANCISCO A. HERNANDEZ Sox is supposed to be going to career with 440 homers and the World Series that season. INFORMAL PROBATE the R.I. State House for a vote 200 steals, Rookie of the Year The Dodgers dropped the fi rst PUBLICATION NOTICE To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce in the General Assembly come in 1991, and MVP in 1994. He two games in Yankee Stadium. To all persons interested in the above requesting that the Court grant a divorce for captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. November and the Democratic played his entire career as an He had lost the fi rst game. He Peter Themistocles of Millis, MA. The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. House Leader supports a vote Astro. However, the deal really came back in his second start, Peter Themistocles of Millis, MA has been An Automatic Restraining Order has been that month over waiting until wasn’t that bad for us since we pitched the whole game, and got informally appointed as the Personal Repre- entered in this matter preventing you from tak- sentative of the estate to serve without surety ing any action which would negatively impact January. The Senate Finance already had a guy named Wade a victory. The Dodgers went on on the bond. the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE Committee will start hear- Boggs playing third. Bagwell to win the 1981 World Series. He The estate is being administered under Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. ings on September 14th on was the odd man out in Boston, won both Rookie of Year honors informal procedure by the Personal Repre- You are hereby summoned and required to sentative under the Massachusetts Uniform serve upon Elsa C. Hernandez, 40 Memorial legislation to provide millions but a legendary player with and the Cy Young, too. Today, Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Rd., #36C, Somerville, MA 02145 your of state investment dollars to Houston. he is a sports commentator. Inventory and accounts are not required to be answer, if any, on or before October 13, 2017. fi led with the Court, but interested parties are If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the help fi nance the new $83-mil- Stanton Gets to the What is Wrong with ESPN entitled to notice regarding the administration hearing and adjudication of this action. You are lion stadium in Pawtucket. All 50 Home Run Mark ESPN pulled a football from the Personal Representative and can also required to fi le a copy of your answer, if earlier plans to move the team Giancarlo Stanton of the announcer whose name was petition the Court in any matter relating to the any, it the offi ce of the register of this Court. estate, including distribution of assets and to North Providence are now Miami Marlins has now reached Robert Lee due to the violent Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., expenses of administration. Interested parties off the table as is remaining in 50 home runs this season, protest in Virginia over a statue are entitled to petition the Court to institute First Justice of this Court. formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Date: August 31, 2017 McCoy Stadium. leading the majors. He is the of General Robert E. Lee. How- minating or restricting the powers of Personal Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Bagwell in the Hall of Fame first National Leaguer to do ever, trying to be sensitive Representatives appointed under informal pro- Run date: 9/8/17 The Houston Astros legendary this since Prince Fielder hit 50 and politically correct made cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. slugger Jeff Bagwell has made it for the Brewers in 2007. He is ESPN look like the idiots they Run date: 9/8/17 to the Hall of Fame in Cooper- now showing great stats, hitting clearly were. The announcer stown. Many wonder how good .296 and leading the NL with Robert Lee is Asian and is in LEGAL NOTICE Bagwell would have been if Bos- 108 RBIs. He hit 17 homers no way is connected to the real ton never traded him away. He in August for the second most General Lee. Stupid move by LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court was at the Double A New Britain home runs in one month. The a stupid sports channel if you Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Red Sox when he was traded to leader in that department is ask me. The Trial Court Suffolk Division Houston on August 30, 1990, Rudy York way back in 1937. Endquote 24 New Chardon Street Middlesex Probate and Family Court for reliever Larry Anderson, At the rate he is going, 60 home “If you learn from a loss, you 208 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114 Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 788-8300 who Boston got for a short-term runs is not out of the question. have not lost.” (617) 768-5800 Docket No. SU17P1617EA strategy to get into the 1990 Keep an eye on this slugger. — Austin O’Malley Docket No. MI17D1729DR Estate of DIVORCE SUMMONS BY EARL F. McBRIDE, JR. 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Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN

NEWLY ATTIRED — When the new uniforms will wick away TONY SHUCCO the Boston Celtics open the sweat 30 percent faster than the One of Boston’s Greatest, He Should Never Be Forgotten regular season in October, uniforms used last year. they’ll sport a new look — and Looking online at the two ver- and skills that are rarely seen it won’t be just concerning the sions that have been released in the heavier fellows. roster makeover that took place so far, I don’t see that much Shucco was a brilliant boxer during the summer. of a difference between the who possessed one of the best While much attention has new uniforms and those of left jabs in the business. And, been focused on the player per- recent years. Online prelimi- though he rarely weighed over sonnel moves the Celtics have nary sketches of the other two 180 pounds, he fought many of made, they’ll also have a new versions didn’t seem to be that the leading heavyweights of his look in attire as well, wearing different, either (other than day. He defeated Natie Brown, freshly designed uniforms that perhaps dark colors). It doesn’t Lee Ramage, Tuffy Griffiths, are gradually being introduced. appear that radical design and two heavyweight champi- The new designs have come changes are in store. The mate- ons, Jack Sharkey and James about in the aftermath of the rials used in making the uni- J. Braddock. He also scored NBA’s switchover to Nike as forms may change somewhat, wins over champions Maxie the offi cial uniform provider. but the designs do not seem Rosenbloom, Bob Olin, and Lou There will be new uniform to be a radical departure from Brouillard. designs for all 30 NBA teams. the past. Tony Shucco was a solid top Each team will have four new However, no sketches were contender for years and it is designs. In addition, eight available for the “Classic Edi- unfortunate he never got a shot teams also will have “classic” tion.” Those could truly be spe- at a title. He certainly had the Tony hitting the bag uniforms to wear at various cial. We will just have to wait credentials for it, but back in and full of confi dence. Unfortu- points throughout the season. and see what is unveiled when those days there were so many nately, the title shot was given One of the major changes the time comes. outstanding fi ghters competing to Al McCoy, who had lost three is that the Nike Swoosh Logo NOEL SIGNS WITH DALLAS you really needed to be con- of his last six fi ghts, including will appear on the uniforms — Everett’s Nerlens Noel will nected to get a shot. two consecutive losses leading of 29 teams. The logo of the be a member of the Dallas In 1938, Shucco traveled up to the Louis fi ght. I am not previous provider (Adidas) did Mavericks for the entire 2017- to Europe where he had an sure why McCoy was chosen not appear on the uniforms. 2018 season after signing a English representative by the over Shucco, but it should have The uniforms for the Charlotte $4.1-million contract in late name of Tom Hurst. He was been Shucco in the ring on that Hornets will be adorned with August. a making a name for him- December night. the Jordan “Jumpman” Logo, Noel had been traded to the self across the Atlantic with I am not arguing Shucco a nod to the former NBA super- Mavs by Philadelphia back fi ghts in England, Ireland, and would have beaten Louis, as star and his majority ownership in February at the trading Germany. In letters he wrote there wasn’t a man on the of the team. deadline. After his arrival in home, he began signing his planet who could have taken Another change is that many Texas, he averaged 8.5 points, name “English” Tony Shucco. him back then. But, I will make of the league’s teams have 6.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocked While there he became close the case Shucco had the style sold space on the jerseys for shots while playing center in friends with American Flyweight to give the Brown Bomber some sponsorship logos. The General 22 games. Champion Jackie Jurich, who trouble. It is also highly pos- Electric “GE” logo will appear Born in Malden to parents of was also represented by Hurst. sible Shucco could have lasted on all Celtics uniforms this Haitian heritage, Noel played the distance. It is a shame he A dapper Tony Shucco The clouds of war were starting season. two years at Everett High School did not get the opportunity to In another change, the des- before transferring to the Tilton I remember getting to know fi ght for boxing’s biggest prize ignation of “home” uniforms School in Tilton, New Hamp- Tony Shucco when I was a against its greatest champion. and “road” uniforms is being shire. A top college recruit, the young amateur boxer training I can guarantee you he would eliminated. Or is it? In an offi - 6-11 center played one year at at the New Garden Gym in Bos- have been remembered for that cial press release, Nike noted Kentucky before leaving for the ton. He would climb the stairs to and would have made Boston that at the start of the season, 2013 NBA Draft. the fourth fl oor of the legendary proud. each team will choose a uni- Although he suffered a torn gym many a day to watch the It is interesting to note that form that will be worn at all its ACL knee injury in February fi ghters work out. He was usu- after the loss to Pastor, Shucco home games. Visiting teams will 2013 while at Kentucky, he ally quiet, but it was obvious he continued without a loss until choose a uniform of contrasting was taken sixth by the New enjoyed being there. Boxing had he retired in 1942. In spite of color. Orleans Pelicans, who promptly been and still was his life. this great record, he would But as the season gets under- traded him to the Philadelphia It is sad that such a great never get that elusive shot at way, there initially will be only 76ers. fi ghter, a man who defeated fi ve the title. two uniforms for each team. It can take a significant world champions — including Shucco packing for Germany In 1944, Shucco embarked One is called the Association period of time to heal and two heavyweight champs — is on a comeback. He had seven Edition and is essentially the rehab after ACL surgery. In not better remembered. Shucco to gather and it was diffi cult bouts, winning three and losing home white uniform that NBA Noel’s case, it caused him to was among the best boxers to being separated from his wife two with one ending in a draw. teams have worn over the miss the entire 2013-2014 fi ght out of Boston and deserves Etta and young son Anthony, so He retired for good in 1944. decades. The second is called NBA season. Thus, the 2014- to be recognized for that. Shucco returned home. He was the Icon Edition and was, as 2015 campaign became his Not long ago, I spoke with immensely popular with the the Nike release states “pre- rookie season. He responded his daughter Angela and she European fans and surely could viously known as the road by playing in 75 games, aver- allowed me to look at a box fi lled have built a great reputation on uniform.” It is dominated by aging 9.9 points and 8.1 with letters, photographs, and the Continent had he continued the team’s primary color — rebounds. In his second season news clippings of her father’s fi ghting there. that is green in the case of the (2015-2016), he upped his scor- career. She is very proud of her When he returned to the Celtics. ing average to 11.1 while his father and hopes more people States, he dropped a close deci- The two additional uniforms rebounding average remained will learn about his career. sion to top-rated heavyweight that each team will eventually the same at 8.1. Tony Shucco was born Bob Pastor and then went on a acquire include one that will Last year, his knee fl ared up June 13, 1911, and grew up in winning streak. It is at this point be “inspired by the mindset of again at the start of the sea- Boston’s North End where he in Shucco’s career where he just the NBA athlete” while the other son. He only appeared in 29 lived most of his life. His original couldn’t catch a break. In 1940, Tony and pal Jackie Jurich will refl ect “the communities games, mostly as a substitute, name was Anthony Sciucco, but Heavyweight Champion Joe When I got to know Shucco, that support their teams.” before being traded to Dallas on he changed it to the more easily Louis agreed to defend his title he was showing the effects of The “Classic Edition” cel- February 23rd. pronounced Shucco when he in Boston. The logical opponent the punches he took later in his ebrates some of the most iconic In his first game for the began boxing. for Joe would have been Tony career. I remember being told uniforms in league history and Mavs, he recorded nine points After an outstanding amateur Shucco, who was on a six-fi ght at the time that his managers, can be worn at each team’s dis- and 10 rebounds in a win over career that consisted of nearly a winning streak. He was back one of whom was a relative that cretion. We think that both the the Pelicans. A few days later, hundred bouts and numerous from Europe, in good shape, I shall not name, kept him fi ght- Celtics and the New York Knicks in his fi rst start, he tied his championships, Shucco moved ing to cash in on his reputation. will qualify since they are the career high in rebounding with onto the professional stage with At that point, Shucco’s legs only two original NBA teams 17 and added 15 points in a his fi rst fi ght in 1928. He would were not what they used to be still playing in their original victory over Memphis. remain undefeated for 18 fi ghts and he was taking punches he franchise cities. The Celtics will play at before dropping a decision to easily would have avoided as a The new uniforms will be Dallas on November 20th. the great Johnny Indrisano at younger man. Once again, that a blend of yarn and recycled They will host the Mavs at the Boston Arena. At that time, dark side of boxing reared its polyester, with each uniform the Garden on December 6th Shucco was campaigning as a ugly head. using material from 20 recycled in what will be a homecoming welterweight but would begin I spent many an afternoon plastic bottles. Nike says that for Noel. moving up through the weight talking with Shucco in the classes. And like so many great New Garden Gym. He always boxers who start off at lower WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM weights, he retained the speed Tony missing his family (Continued on Page 10)