VOL. 113 - NO. 15 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 10, 2009 $.30 A COPY FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF ITALY, Buona Pasqua Romano Prodi Visits Boston HAPPY EASTER

Pamela Donnaruma Publisher and Editor and the Staff of the Post-Gazette Wish a Happy Easter to All Our Advertisers and Readers From left to right: Anna Quadri, President of the Dante Alighieri Society; Alberto Mustone, President of the Federation of the Italian American Associations of New England; Maurizio Pasquale, President of COMITES; Honorable Liborio Stellino, Con- sul General of Italy, Boston; Former Prime Minister of Italy, Honorable Romano Prodi; Dr. Carlo Cipollone, Education Director of the Consulate General of Italy, Boston and News Briefs Luigi Munno, Deputy Consul General of Italy, Boston. by Sal Giarratani Romano Prodi, former “Having been recently ap- invitation of the Italian com- Prime Minister of Italy was pointed Professor-at-Large munity in the Boston area Getting Caddy Shafted by welcomed at a large gather- at Brown University in for a gathering at the Dante “Together We Can” Deval ing on Monday, April 6, 2009 Providence, RI, where he will Alighieri Society, to meet Deval’s Cadillac DTS is back in the news. The at the Dante Alighieri Cul- be teaching and giving lec- in a very warm atmosphere State just paid $14,958 to keep the governor’s tural Center in Cambridge, tures for the next five years, official 2007 Caddy because the two year lease Massachusetts. Hon. Prodi accepted the (Continued on Page 15) had run out and it was determined that buying it outright was more cost effective for the State than leasing or buying a new car. The nearly fifteen grand is on top of the $16,080 taxpayer’s Mayor’s Column covered for the 24-month lease. Also, remem- ber that Patrick has to chip in another $11,909 by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston to blunt taxpayers criticism over the car deal. I’m not one to whine. In fact, visitors reduce the burden on property owners The State did get back $3,306 for unused mile- to my office are greeted by the “No Whin- and stimulate local economies during age. However, after getting the car two years ing” sign that sits front and center on an economic recession. ago, the State had to spend $2,455 for blue lights my desk. However, I take pride in fight- A 2% local option meals tax would allow and a siren. The last 24 months, the State has ing everyday for what is right for the Boston to benefit directly from the been paying $1,166 for his monthly lease. Many residents of Boston. That’s why I am money spent at restaurants in the city thought what was wrong with the Ford Crown again testifying to the state legislature by generating more than $40 million Victoria that Governor Mitt Romney used? That in support of a meals tax proposal that annually. While our strong and growing car was bought outright by the State in 2005 for would provide Boston, and countless restaurant industry provides the right $11,520. It already had fancy blue lights, siren other municipalities around the Com- base for a meals tax, Boston residents and no monthly lease. Together, we get to pony monwealth, the ability to generate much would pay just one-third of the tax. up more for the Devalmobile. needed revenue in fiscally challenging Visitors, business travelers, and com- Mothers’ Walk for Peace times. The word “tax” makes some people muters that currently enjoy basic city is Next Month nervous, but at a time when local bud- services at no cost would pay the lion’s gets necessitate layoffs of police officers share. A local option meals tax won’t The 13th annual Mother’s Walk for Peace will and school teachers, taxpayers deserve hinder your typical family’s night out, be held on Sunday, May 10. The goal is to reach to hear an honest discussion about the but it will help reduce the tax burden on $200,000. Why walk for peace? It brings the benefits of a local option meals tax. property owners and allow local econo- community together in the name of peace. It is Boston, like other cities and towns in mies the room to generate revenue a way to honor moms and show support for fami- the state, remains overly reliant on without forever looking to the state. lies who have lost loved ones to violence. Survi- revenue from property taxes, which When people think about tourist vors of homicide victims held a community rally represents an astounding 56% of total destinations around the country, Boston on April 4 at the Dorchester House Multi Ser- revenue for FY09. Combined, revenue tops the list with cities like New York, vice. For more information, call 617-825-1917 from property taxes and state aid, Chicago, Washington D.C., and San or e-mail: Infolouisbrownpeaceinstitute.org. Boston’s second leading revenue source, Francisco, but we’ve been competing on Peter Meade’s Shadow account for 78% of our overall revenue an uneven playing field for far too long. Looms Over Greenway stream. As state aid continues to dimin- Our current 5% meals tax ranks among Peter Meade, a former WBZ radio host who ish and other sources of revenue are the lowest of comparable U.S. cities and retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield also works particularly vulnerable to the economy, places Massachusetts dead last among we need to explore how we can change (Continued on Page 14) the way we do business so that we (Continued on Page 15)

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The edi- major media aren’t inter- AENAES torial stated, “The press need ested in these protests is that Venus, the goddess of in time the adventures of fell in love with him. not support every protest they don’t agree with them. love and beauty, fell in love Aeneas are related in the When Aeneas left Africa, it covers. But when it ig- In the final analysis, these with Anchises, a member “Aeneid” the last great work continuing his journey, Dido nores a grass fire movement affairs are really taking is- of the royal house of Troy. of Publius Vergilius Maro, in great despair, destroyed against government spend- sue with the political party She loved him for his beauty whom we all know as Vergil. herself on a funeral pyre. ing while its favored politi- they helped elect without and bore him a son which He was the great national Aeneas eventually landed cian watches closely, then hiding bias in the last elec- was named Aeneas. In spite poet of ancient Rome and at Cumae, Italy. Later he there’s a dereliction of duty.” tion. “ACORN, we all remem- of repeated warnings by the most famous of all descended to the infernal Five so-called “tea parties” ber ACORN, right? This group Venus, Anchises continu- Roman poets. The Aeneid, a regions where he visited recently took place protest- took a busload of wackos on ally boasted of her favor un- poem in twelve books was with his father Anchises. ing congressional spending. the road to intimidate AIG til he was struck blind or composed between 29 and 19 This is also where he re- These protests reportedly executives and they made paralyzed by the lightning B.C. Being mythological in ceived a prophetic vision were inspired by CNBC re- the news even though their of Jupiter, and remained nature; it was modeled after of a magnificent destiny porter Rick Santelli’s criti- event wasn’t even a bleep on an invalid for the rest of his the Homeric poems. The for himself and his fol- cism over excessive bailouts. the news radar screen. life. Aeneas grew to young theme of Aeneid is founded lowers, but only after many These events started slow Recently, 15,000 showed up manhood, tending his flocks upon the old Roman tradition struggles and hardships. but are now growing like for a tea party in California on Mount Ida. He did not that Aeneas and his Trojan Typical of those struggles wildfire. On recent week- and President Obama took participate in the Trojan warriors settled in Italy and was a hand-to-hand com- ends protests were held in notice of it, but the event was War until after those flocks founded Rome. Its objective bat with the warlike king Orlando, Florida, Raleigh, called a “radio stunt.” Big were driven away by Achil- was to praise the glories of named Turnus, for the hand North Carolina, Solomon’s media slept through it be- les, the greatest of the Rome and to install a patri- of Lavina, the daughter of Island, Maryland, and Lex- cause it was organized by Greek warriors. This act otic feeling along with a Latinus, king of the Latini ington, Kentucky and nearby radio deejays. One last line caused Aeneas to assemble religious sentiment for the (Latins). Ridgefield, Connecticut. Ru- from the newspaper edito- an army to fight in defense gods and heroes of their Lastly, the reference to mor has it 15 tea parties are rial, “The mainstream me- of Troy. ancestors. Cumae should be explained planned for Tax Day, April 15. dia only hurts themselves by Seems bloggers and local ignoring news. If the Obama Stories tell of Aeneas’ The Aeneid begins with in a bit more detail at this media covered the protests camp takes tea parties seri- withdrawal to Mount Ida after Aeneas being driven to the time. The female counter- but except for Investors’ Busi- ously, so should its toadies in the war. Later, the gods coast of Africa by an ocean part to a prophet was usually ness Daily, where was big the press. promised him a new home, storm. There, in Carthage, called a sibyl. This ancient media? Would they have Congrats to the Investors’ so he departed from Asia he was hospitably received city was named in honor of covered the protests say, if Business Daily. Minor by sea. From this point by Dido their queen, who the Cumaean sibyl, one of the ten or twelve most famous of the prophetesses. Happy Easter Roman mythology placed the The Anzuoni Family seat of the Cumaean sibyl in Happy Easter a cavern below the acropolis NORTH SHORE BUS CO., INC. from in that city. 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GUEST EDITORIAL CAP AND TAX TAKES DIVE IN U. S. SENATE by Edward P. Shallow Barbara Summa Dr. Ottavio Nardone It was by fate that the Wall Street Journal’s editorial Legionnaire Award Inspiration Award “Cap & Tax Collapse” and my Post-Gazette editorial, “Be Mindful of Energy Tax” were both published simulta- Barbara Summa will be honored with The Inspiration Award will be presented neously 4/3. My editorial warned if Obama’s energy the Legionnaire Award. This prestigious to Dr. Ottavio Nardone. This award is plan was implemented it would result in a $1,800 spike award is given to a Lodge member who presented to a member of the Lodge who in our energy bills. has contributed to the Lodge and the Italian is an immigrant and has contributed to The Journal’s editorial indicates; please pass Al Gore community in a significant way through- the Italian community in such a way that a Valium — and better make it a double — because his out the years. Barbara is a wonderful he or she is an inspiration to all of us. In cap and trade dreams just took a dive in the U.S. Sen- candidate for the award. She is the owner 1997, Dr. Nardone opened “The Medical ate. In a vote late Wednesday, no fewer than 26 Demo- of La Summa Ristorante located in Boston’s Practice” on Hanover Street in Boston’s crats joined all 41 Republicans to insist that any new North End. North End. cap and tax on carbon energy would require 60 votes. The Lodge will also present scholarships to Jessica Arienti, daughter of Lodge Tennessee Republican Lamar Alexander called it “the members LTC (retired) Paul and Janet Arienti, and Elissa DeNapoli, daughter of biggest vote of the year” so far, and he is right. This Lodge members Attorney Albert and Lori DeNapoli. means Majority Leader Harry Reid cannot jam cap and For additional information and reservations you may call Margie Cahn at tax through as part of this year’s budget resolution with (617) 285-6564. Don’t miss the highlight of the Renaissance Lodge’s social calendar. a bare majority of 50 Senators. More broadly, it is a signal that California and East Coast Democrats will not be able to sock it to coal and manufacturing-heavy Midwestern states without a fight. Senators voting East Boston Main Streets Receives 2009 Grant in favor of the 60-vote rule included liberals from Wisconsin, Michigan and West Virginia. Now look for from the Boston Main Streets Foundation Team Obama to attempt to impose cap and tax the non- East Boston Main Streets the funds to enhance eco- promote businesses in East democratic way, via regulation that hits business and has been presented a grant nomic development by Boston as well as con- local governments with such heavy costs that they beg from the Boston Main strengthening existing pro- tinue private and public Congress for a less-harmful version. Streets Foundation to con- grams that sustain and improvements. (Continued on Page 14) tinue its successful pro- gram. The foundation has received pledges from large corporations to create a Happy Easter fund for Main Street pro- Buona Pasqua grams around the city. The programs will utilize C CAPPUCCIO Buona E E N T E R P R I S E S , L L C Publishers of the East Boston Telephone Directory Pasqua A Proven Community Resource! 781-289-2759 from Michela C. Cappuccio Proprietor / Publisher [email protected] Al Natale NORTH END and the Dr. Dean J. Saluti PRINTING Classic President Renaissance Lodge, OSIA Swing & Majorie Cahn 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 52 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215 617-367-3161 Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette Orchestra

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U.S. employers shed sector in four months and the United Auto Workers I was browsing around City Hall Plaza soon. 663,000 jobs in March, still has 1,000 positions Union. The lenders include the newspaper stand the Getting back to the real pushing the U.S. unemploy- open. Stocks edged up de- JP Morgan Chase, Goldman other day and came upon world, the one you know ment rate to its highest rate spite a dismal employment Sachs, and Citigroup, as the latest copy of Time Maga- where politicians seem to since 1983 and hurt the U.S. report making it four weeks holders of secured debt are zine showing Uncle Sam find alien, I’m not looking economy’s rise and cast in a row. The Dow rose 40 playing hardball as they pointing his finger. The for a Caddy or taking a state gloom over the positive eco- points to 8017.50, its high- have the right to take con- headline read “Uncle Sam police barracks with me th nomic data that signaled a est close since February 9 . trol of their plants, brands, Wants You to Spend.” I won- on vacation. I’m looking to bottom to the economy. Larry The Dow was up 3.1% for and other assets used as dered silently, “spend what?” keep my 13-year-old Grand Summers’ said “he expects the week and 21% in four security for the loan if the Does Uncle Sam and Time Marquis alive as long as several more months of pay- weeks, its best four week company files for bank- Magazine know we’re going possible. I keep taking it to roll declines to continue rally since 1938, NASDAQ ruptcy. The government has downhill financially? Hasn’t Benson’s on Bridge Street through most of the year. rose 1.2% up 5% for the the option to force conces- anyone not heard of the end- in North Weymouth. I’ll be Every sector declined except week, helped by Black- sions as the company has less bailouts and speechify- there next week for another for healthcare. Those that berries Research in Motion, received government loans ing from our D.C. politi- oil change. Joey Hubbard settled for part-time work, which jumped 21% after under TARP funds of $17.4 cians? The Girl Scouts are owns the place now after sidelining much of the labor strong sales and earnings. billion, but JP Morgan is in ever bashing us for not buy- Mr. B retired. Joey started force. Sixteen months into The NASDAQ is up 2.8%, the control of the talks. ing enough thin mints as if working on my cars when he the Recession, the job mar- only index with year to date Chrysler is at the mercy cookies are at the top of our was about 22 years old. I plan ket continues to offer few earning gains. The price of from the big banks, which concerns right now. on him fixing this Mercury signs of hope for U.S. work- oil @ $52.51/bll., is holding hold the company captive. Wall Street blames the of mine up to his retirement ers. Sectors that held up and the 10-year U.S. Trea- They get first rights in politicians, the politicians date. Recently, I stopped in until now are cutting jobs. sury Note is yielding 2.91%. a bankruptcy partition. JP blame the greedy bankers to gab with Joey, inside tops Employers and investors are The dollar is weak against Morgan Chase is owed and they all speechify on and five minutes. The price of looking for signs that job the Euro @ 1.34¢ against $2.5 billion. The Obama ad- on and on. We’ve been bail- gasoline rose three cents a losses are moderating to the dollar. Gold fell 1.3% to ministration has oversight ing out the folks who caused gallon. The TV was on in push markets higher. Even $895/oz. Several people have of restructuring the auto the mess and the rest of us Benson’s. Nothing bad hap- the government once a reli- had their credit cards can- debts. The Treasury gave are picking up the tab for it pened on the news. What able job source of job growth celled or rates increased in Chrysler 30 days to broker all as if we weren’t broke al- gives? I personally think is contracting as state and the past year making some concessions with its debt ready. Everyone must think summer is coming and as local government, struggling file for bankruptcy. Some holders or face bankruptcy we’re all soft as grapes in the temperature rises, so with declining tax revenues, rates have increased to 33% court. Earlier in the year high places. The governor will our travel and gas pump and slashed jobs and bud- from 7.99%. Chrysler is try- Chrysler asked the banks to pretends his critics are fool- prices. I love, by the way, gets. The sector lost 5,000 ing to restructure its debts reduce their debt by $3 bil- ish and now he’s even back- reading local newspapers jobs in March. The Labor outside of bankruptcy court. lion. Now the Obama admin- tracking from those stupid like the Weymouth News. Department said the temp The banks are resisting istration is demanding that comments of his. Best dollar bargain around. sector lost 72,000 jobs while government pressure to the lenders cut their debt by Michele McPhee’s radio Most daily newspapers are a broader category of profes- swap $5 billion of debt for $5 billion. Cerberus Capital show on WTKK 96.9 FM has shrinking so badly, they sionals shed 133,000 posi- stock. They are also trying Mortgage Company has more listeners than the should carry a paper cut tions. Engineers remain in to negotiate an alliance bought control over the com- state GOP has members. warning on the front page. st high demand by increased with Fiat by May 1 , and its pany and owns the majority The MassGOP tour is com- Uncle Sam may want us to energy projects. Adecco has attempt to work out a of shares. It is ready for ing to a community near you. spend money but first I think assigned 5,000 people to its healthcare agreement with Chapter 11 bankruptcy and They’re going out to the he’ll have to print us some looks like that is the way to sticks to know what you just like they’re doing in this go with Chrysler and Fiat. think. When baseball play- bailout fiasco called a recov- It’s time to call your ers and musical groups go ery plan. Hey, when you have Buona Pasqua financial advisor or call me on tour, it is usually to say Barney Frank and Chris from at 617-261-7777. good-bye. 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26TH ANNUAL GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS Res Publica ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA by David Trumbull Law and Justice Day BREAKFAST Run if You Can “Is government by the people not free if the current office publican and Unenrolled vot- The 26th Annual Law and Justice Day Breakfast and for the people, or is gov- holders can hinder chal- ers was a challenge. I made sponsored by the Commission for Social Justice of ernment by the Boston City lengers from getting on the it. But it took a monumen- the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons Councillors and for the Boston ballot. And that is what the tal effort and total suspen- of Italy in America will be held on Sunday, May 3, City Councillors?” — That’s change is all about. Actually, sion of other campaign ac- 2009 at Lombardo’s, 6 Billings Street, Randolph, the question raised by the 1,500-signature hurdle tivities for two weeks. That’s Massachusetts beginning at 9:30 A.M. Althea Garrison in a press is a reversion to an old stan- one of the reasons we have The Commission is pleased and honored to release earlier this year and dard that was scrapped in so few contested races in announce the following recipients of this year’s it refers to the increase, the interest of opening up Massachusetts — in 2008 no awards: HONORABLE MAURICE R. FLYNN, III, from 500 to 1,500, in the the electoral process. Althea Republican ran for State Rep- Presiding Justice, Somerville District Court (Justice number of nomination sig- Garrison was a Republican resentative or State Senate Award); GERARD ERAMO, Officer, Rockland Police natures required to run for Representative in the Gen- in any of the 25 districts in At-Large Councilor. eral Court back in 1993 and Suffolk County — the work Department (Law Award); and MARIO ORANGIO, Althea is herself running served on the Election Law needed just to get on the bal- Chief, Watertown Fire Department (Public Service for City Councillor in the Committee. She was a lot is too great. Award). Seventh District (Dorches- backer then of a successful I’m pleased to see that The Commission for Social Justice acts as the anti- ter and Roxbury) against in- bill to lower the number from Althea is not alone in rais- defamation arm of the Order Sons of Italy in America dicted Councillor Chuck 1,500 to 500. She attests ing the issue of disenfran- and its purpose is to ensure equal concern, respect, Turner. The change does not that the law was changed chisement of voters. Kevin treatment and opportunity for all Italians, Italian- apply to the district race so to encourage more minori- McCrea has thrown his hat Americans and those of other ethnic origins. Keeping the number of nominations ties to run for at-large city in the ring for mayor and he, within the focus of their purpose, the Commission signatures that Althea council seats. also, is addressing ballot is extremely proud to be able to recognize these out- needs is unchanged. How- I know something of the access as part of a broader standing individuals who have proven themselves ever she is harmed by the difficulty of minority candi- focus on transparency and change, as is every Boston dates trying to meet signa- good government. as leaders within the community, the state and in voter, as the new higher sig- ture requirements. I’m run- the preservation of their Italian Heritage. nature requirement will ning for State Representa- David Trumbull is the For additional information or to purchase tickets, mean fewer choices. Minor- tive in the Third Suffolk Dis- chairman of the Boston Ward please contact the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts at ity candidates — racial mi- trict (North End, Beacon Hill, Three Republican Committee. 617-489-5234. norities, political minori- Downtown, Chinatown, Bay Boston’s Ward Three includes ties, anyone out of the main Village, and South End). As the North End, West End, part stream — will find it difficult a political minority — a of Beacon Hill, downtown, to collect the required num- Republican — getting 150 waterfront, Chinatown, and Pizza Ghena Easter Pie Contest ber of signatures. certified signatures of Re- part of the South End. The signature require- IN EAST BOSTON ment — that is to say, the The Meridian House’s “Famous Chef” is making Easter question of ballot access — pies (pizza ghena) and is inviting the community in for a is an important but little dis- Happy Easter tasting! You are also encouraged to enter your own famous cussed issue. Elections are pizza ghena pies to enter into the contest for the best pie! from Drop off your entries by Saturday April 11th at 12 noon at LAW OFFICES OF the Meridian House 408 Meridian Street, East Boston. For more information please call Fran Rowen 617-510-7011. Happy Easter FRANK J. CIANO GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW  DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS    CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP.   617-354-9400     Si Parla Italiano
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ALL THAT ZAZZ Freeway by Mary N. DiZazzo Says ... Fish is for Friday’s! Ciao bella, ginia, John Ho, has imported You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t In the summer of 2007 the Doctor Fish pedicure forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. while reading the Cape Cod from Chengdu, China Wow! Easter already — well Times I noticed an article ($40,000 for 10,000 fish). on the steps of Our Lady of then Spring is here, all the how sushi was getting it’s Good Morning America gave Mount Carmel on Gove colorful flowers and Easter just revenge. In Tokyo there him a spot and treated Diane Street, East Boston. Which decorations — it looks like is a hot springs spa “Ooedo- Sawyer (the host) to a Doc- also reminds me, I also have spring to me. Easter is a won- Onsen-Monogatore,”known tor Fish pedicure! He now a photo of Saint Rocco who derful time of the year being to be the largest bather’s has 4 active franchises in is the Patron Saint of Dogs. with family and friends mak- Eden in Tokyo and most Virginia, Delaware, Mary- This particular Saint Rocco ing all those homemade pies beautiful. A new treatment land, and Missouri. His in- statue’s home is in the Our and cookies and special bas- was added to its menu: Doc- vestment seems to have Lady of Mount Carmel in kets for the children. Re- tor Fish’s “pedicure” and paid off so far except for a East Boston. To all my read- mind your human compan- “manicure.” So in the rever- number of states whose Cos- ers and pooch friends and of ion that if they know of any sal of the food chain the fish metology Boards have course, my co-workers at individual or elderly that will dine on you. banned the practice with the Post-Gazette have a be alone, it would be nice to The fish imported from concerns of sanitation. Some Happy Easter. Remember be drop by and chat for a while Turkey are known scientifi- salons are stuck with the kind, be considerate and be and bring something special cally as Garra rufa. There is fish for display only and caring to ALL to them. Being alone is an old Turkish legend about empty pockets. That’s it for now … Life is never easy. What are all my Saint Rocco, Patron Saint a Shepard who injured his The lenient states allow- good!!! pooch friends going to eat on of Dogs. foot and put it in a hot spring ing this service have a point this Easter Sunday? Ham is out, they say it is not good full of these small fish. The as one State Board Rep from for us Oh! Did I hear some- foot healed and word spread. Ohio stated: “Sanitation is one mention lasagna — that A treatment center for skin what we’ve got to live with works for me — could you cut ailments grew around the in this world, not sterility.” it up in small pieces, I’m a springs near the Turkish As long as the water is little pooch. Oh, you have town of Kangal. changed between each cli- mashed potatoes, I can do The practice spread ent most Cosmetology that too. A few of my pooch through Asia using the Boards agree it’s harmless. friends “overseas” that would small garra rufa. These new The fish hostile states in- be East Boston of course, (it employees of the Oonsen clude New Hampshire, is overseas technically from have an appetite for dry, Washington, Georgia and where I live in the North End) flaking human skin. The Texas — so far. Although want to wish you a Happy fish act like living pumice this controversy has cer- Easter too. We got Michele stones, munching off the tainly stirred up regulations, McPhee with her dog Wilbur dead epidermis and leaving I’m going to stick to eating photographed in Orient behind baby-smooth skin. fish on Fridays only! Heights and Chloe Connors The 20-minute Doctor Fish Buona Pasqua photographed with her Chloe Connors with her foot treatment is done in an — Mary N. 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Set in Boston in the year 1918, the novel explores the crippling violence of a nation at war with itself. Set in an era of unprecedented uncer- tainty, “The Given Day” tells the story of those who learn the true consequences of demanding change, of build- ing common good from as- tonishing feats of uncom- mon strength, and of asking not to accept the way of the world, but to remake it. Lehane is also the author Boston Public Library Foundation Director of of “A Drink Before the War,” Development Daria McLean and author Dennis Lehane which won the Shamus at the annual Lowell Lecture Series reception. Award for Best First Novel; (Photo by Roger Farrington) “Darkness, Take My Hand”; Best-selling author and Given Day,” as part of the “Sacred”; “Gone, Baby, Dorchester native Dennis annual Lowell Lecture Gone”; “Prayers for Rain”; Lehane presented a lecture Series at the Boston Public and the New York Times on his latest novel, “The Library. bestsellers, “Mystic River” and “Shutter Island.” For information about the Boston Public Library President Amy Ryan, left, is Buona Pasqua Boston Public Library and its pictured with Thomas and Ellen Payzant. upcoming programs, visit (Photo by Roger Farrington) MODERN PASTRY SHOP, INC. www.bpl.org; and for infor- mation about the Library’s ITALIAN & FRENCH PASTRY Foundation, which spon- Buona Pasqua Cakes ~ Confectionary ~ Candies sored the Lehane presenta- 257 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 tion, visit www.bplf.com. (617) 523-3783 ……. On Sunday, April 5, 20 Salem Street, Medford, MA 02155 the notorious lover Don (781) 396-3618 Giovanni “stood trial” at WWW.MODERNPASTRY.COM Boston’s John Joseph Moakley Courthouse to face charges of deception, be- trayal and murder in front of Happy Easter a live audience. The unique musical event KELLEY SQUARE PUB showcased Boston Lyric Opera’s upcoming new pro- 84 Bennington Street duction of Mozart’s famous East Boston, MA 02128 work, “Don Giovanni” (April Buona Pasqua 617-567-4627 Buona Pasqua from 617-567-3080 J. PACE & SON CENTRAL, INC. Italian Specialties Fax: 617-567-0800 75 Blossom Court, Boston, MA 617-227-6141 • Fax 617-227-6201 J. PACE & SON DOWNTOWN, INC. Catering Experts Buona Pasqua One Federal Street, Boston, MA 617-556-8253 • Fax 617-556-8256 Mike’s Pastry J. PACE & SON, INC. Italian Specialties 325 Main Street, Saugus, MA 781-231-9599 • Fax 781-231-9699 300 Hanover Street J. PACE & SON, INC. 42 Cross Street, North End, Boston Boston, Massachusetts 617-227-9673 • Fax 617-778-0497 Mike Mercogliano, Owner

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And they found the stone played at the Verizon Center SEASON (3-DVD) O’Neil) can’t build a doghouse rolled away from the tomb. As in Washington, D.C. The win- Sony Pictures Home Ent. in peace, sex distracts Bud they entered in, and found not ners play Saturday, April 11th Emmy Award nominee Fran (David Faustino) from study- the body of the Lord Jesus. And at 7pm for the NCAA Divi- Drescher is Nanny Fran, the ing, and Al pressures Kelly it came to pass, while they sion 1 Ice Hockey Champion- nasal-voiced flashy girl from (Christina Applegate) into were perplexed there about, ship. Thursday games will be Flushing Queens, serves as entering a bikini contest that behold two men stood by them televised on ESPN2, and Nanny for the proper British offers a $100,000 prize. Mar- in dazzling apparel. And they Cardinal Sean O’Malley at Saturday’s Championship will millionaire widower Maxwell ried … with Children, an up- were affrighted and bowed St. Stephen’s be televised on ESPN. Sheffield (Charles Shaugh- roarious comedy collection for down their faces to the earth, ST. FRANCIS HOUSE HOBEY BAKER AWARD nessy). In season three 11 seasons. (9 hrs. 48 mins.). they said unto them, why seek SUCCESS BU senior Matt Gilroy, (1995-96) the best-dressed THE SPECTACULAR ye the living among the dead? John Romano tells us that Northeastern junior Brad nanny dates more men than SPIDER-MAN: VOLUME 2 He is not here, but is risen.” the St. Francis House North Thissen, and BU sophomore she can handle, hosts a wild & VOLUME 3 (DVD) from the Gospel according End Fundraiser was a tre- Colin Wilson have been sweet sixteen party for Maggie Sony Pictures Home Ent. to St. Luke mendous success, far above named the “Hat Trick’ final- (Nicholle Tom), seeks treat- In the action-packed The NEAD EASTER PARTY expectations. Sincere love, ists for the 29th Hobey Baker ment for her out-of-control Spectacular Spider-Man: North End Against Drugs and hard work were once Award. This is the first time shopping and finally gets Volume 2, Peter Parker’s abil- Annual Easter Party takes again the right mix, and all three finalist have come Mr. Sheffield to profess his ity to tackle an onslaught of place this Saturday, April 11th those in need benefited once from one Conference ... Hoc- love for her when he thinks menacing super-villains is at the Nazzaro Center from again. North Enders have key East. The winner will be their plane will crash. Guest put to the ultimate test. He 10am to 12 noon. Photos with always been caring people, announced on ESPNU Friday, stars include Elizabeth Taylor must take on the evil likes of the Easter Bunny, egg color- and this year they stepped it April 10th at 7pm as part of the David Letterman, Jeopardy’s some of his most daunting ing, and a puppet show will be up even higher. Congratula- Frozen Four weekend cel- Alex Trebek, Jane Seymour rivals ever — the Shocker, among the highlights. There tions to all who cared! ebration. The Hockey Hu- and Milton Berle. (10 hrs. 19 Sandman and Rhino, all will also be a drawing for a BASEBALL SUNDAY manitarian Award will be pre- mins.). while finding time for his Family 4 Pack to the Big Apple SCHOOL sented prior the Hobey Baker FAITH LIKE POTATOES Chemistry lessons. (1 hr. 9 Circle. Proceeds from the Jack Ferullo, John Pizzuto, Ceremony at 6:30pm. (DVD) mins.). In The Spectacular drawing will benefit NEAD. and Vincent Santaniello tells YANKEE YEARS Sony Pictures Home Ent. Spider-Man: Volume 3, Peter Special Thanks to the ‘Big us that the Baseball Sunday Just finished “The Yankees A rugged farmer, Angus finds himself amidst more Apple Circus, Sal LaMattina, School will take place at the Years” by Joe Torre and Tom Buchan moves his family to dangerous archenemies — Ralph Verrocchi, Giannosolii Jack Sacco Little League Verducci. Yes, it is a very in- South Africa and suffers a the Green Goblin, Doctor Family, Carl Ameno, and the Field on Sundays (weather teresting book, and how you series of seemingly insur- Octopus and Tombstone. Spi- All Volunteer NEAD Board. permitting) at 10am. Any might look at it will depend mountable losses. Through der-Man is a true action SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH youngster who would like to on your perspective as 1) a unlikely friendships and hero! (1 hr. 9 mins.). HONORED bone up on his/her baseball Red Sox fan, 2) a Yankee fan, much needed divine inter- NOT EASILY BROKEN The Sisters of St. Joseph skills are invited to attend. or 3) a baseball fan. I leave vention, he discovers his (DVD) of Boston have been hon- PENNIES TO HEAVEN that conclusion to you. For me life’s true purpose and it sus- Sony Pictures Home Ent. ored as recipients of the 2009 Congratulations to Barbara it’s not a happy baseball book. tains his unwavering belief The path of true love never William A. McNeill Award in Maldero for her very success- COLLEGE BOARD in the power of faith. Faith runs smoothly. Just ask Dave recognition of “their unwa- ful ‘Penny Drive’ benefiting Off to the Pros! Northeast- Like Potatoes is an inspiring, and Clarice Johnson. After vering commitment for 135 the unborn. Barbara also ern’s Joe Vitale and Brad true story of the moving life many years of marriage, their years of advancing the mis- thanks Laurie D’Elia and ‘her Thissen have signed with journey of a man who, like affection for each other is sion of Catholic schools and kids’ for their help, as well as the Pittsburgh Penguins, his potatoes, grows his faith, being severely tested by life. institutions in Greater Bos- all those, who contributed UNH’s James Van Riemsdyk unseen until the harvest. In- Following a car accident that ton. The Sisters of St. Joseph their pennies to this great has signed with the Philadel- cludes a 54-minute documen- temporarily sidelines Clarice, arrived in Boston in 1873. work of mercy. phia Flyers, and BC’s Nick tary of the real life of Angus the couple must come to grips One of their continuous mis- FROZEN FOUR Petrecki has signed with the Buchan. (1 hr. 56 mins.). with physical temptations, sion is St. John School in the WASHINGTON D.C. San Jose Sharks. MARRIED … WITH financial pressures and North End. Tonight April 9th Semifinal HIGH SCHOOL PREP CHILDREN: emotional challenges that NOTEBOOK THE COMPLETE 10TH threaten their love for each East Boston Hockey star SEASON (3-DVD) other. Ultimately, they must Anthony Caruso received his Sony Pictures Home Ent. determine whether or not MIAA Sportsmanship Award America’s number one their vows are easily broken. at the Tampa Bay/Bruins crass act is back! Enjoy all 26 Based on T.D. 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THE FOOTHILLS THEATRE evening. Tickets are now on sale so MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 100 Front Street, Worcester, MA call Paul at: 617-633-5100. Science Park, Boston, MA DOUBT - April 18th through May FRIDAY EVENING STARGAZING 10th, 2009. The gripping story of sus- ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO AT THE GILLILAND OBSERVA- NOW picion is the most acclaimed play of 1000 Elmwood Avenue TORY – Every Friday from 8:30 - our time. Come and get involved! Providence, Rhode Island 10:00 PM – FREE – Enjoy the Museum’s YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE PARTY FOR THE PLANET: rooftop observatory equipped with a PLAYING BROWN – May 16th through June 7th, CONSERVATION WEEK & EARTH computer-controlled 12-inch Meade 2009. This is a lively musical com- DAY AT THE ZOO – April 13th through LX200 telescope – you’ll be amazed edy for the entire family – come and April 19, 2009. Have fun and learn and astounded by it all. Call 617-723- enjoy it! For more information, tick- how to live “green” at the Zoo week- 2500 or visit: www.mos.org. UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN ets and times of the performances, long party. Each activity packed day please call: 508-754-4018 or log on to will focus on a different theme. ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER www.foothillstheatre.com. VISIT WITH THE EASTER MUSEUM BUNNY – April 10-11, 2009. The 280 The Fenway, Boston, MA Easter Bunny is inviting you to join AFTER HOURS – Every third MUSIC him for a meet and greet. Ticket prices Thursday of each month from included with zoo admission, a photo 5:00-9:00 PM. After Hours is art, THE REGENT THEATRE with the BUNNY and decorate your music, cocktails, contemporary per- 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA own cookie craft. For info call 401- formances, gallery explorations and LONG LIVE THE BEATLES - 785-3510 or visit: www.rwpzoo.org. more. For info call: 617-278-5156 or Whether performing an intimate, visit: www.gardnermuseum.org. private performance of Long Live PAUL REVERE HOUSE The Beatles or a full production 19 North Square, Boston, MA HARRISON GRAY OTIS HOUSE multi-media tribute, The Mahoney A VISIT WITH PAUL REVERE – 141 Cambridge St., Boston, MA th Brothers still take great pleasure Saturday, April 18 from 1-4:00 PM. The Harrison Gray Otis House, th in recreating the look, sound and This is the 234 anniversary of built in 1796, was originally one timeless music of John, Paul, George, Revere’s famous ride, David Connor of many grand houses in the old and Ringo. Relive the magic ... For brings Boston’s favorite patriot vividly neighborhood known as Bowdoin tickets and further information, to life in the museum courtyard. For Square. Boston residents are please call 781-646-4849 or visit: more info call: 617-523-2338 or visit: admitted free. For information call www.regenttheatre.com. www.paulreverehouse.org. 617-227-3956

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Friday, May 22, Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t night, Ernie Boch Jr. The six current 136 Mass Ave., Boston, MA 2009 at JUVENTUS CLUB, 270 THEATER Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT WILL RUN members of the band have sold a com- ROBERTO BENIGNI IN “TUTTO Broadway, Revere - FICARRA & FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims Time bined 30 million records worldwide THE OPERA HOUSE DANTE” - June 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM. PICONE il 7 e l’8. Tuesday, May 26, Magazine. For more information call and boast two former original mem- 539 Washington St., Boston, MA In his first U.S. tour, Roberto Benigni 2009 at 7:30 PM at The COMITES, 617-482-9393. For tickets you may bers of the multi-platinum selling “DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE” – will perform the internationally 11 Tileston Street, Boston - log onto www.telecharge.com or call band Boston, Barry Goudreau on gui- May 7th through May 10th, 2009. This acclaimed one man show “TUTTO MANUALE D’AMORE. 1-800-432-7250. tar and Sib Hashian on drums. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Carlo Scostumato, says, “In competition between young the old days a woman mar- and old for entry-level jobs BROILED OR BAKED HADDOCK ALLA SICILIANA ried a man for his money, but in stores, supermarkets, and Broiled Haddock Sicilian Style now she divorces him for it.” fast-food restaurants — and Tom Analetto of Medford the seniors seem to be 1 pound haddock fillet claims husbands never know winning. The number of University of Virginia per- 1 medium onion what their wives are worth employed Americans ages formed cognitive tests on 1 large chopped garlic clove or garlic powder until a judge sets the ali- 16 to 24 has fallen by 2 mil- 2,000 healthy people between 2 fresh tomatoes mony payments. lion over the past two years, the ages of 18-60, studying 1 tablespoon oregano flakes The astute Rosalie Cunio while the number of workers their ability to solve puzzles, 1 or 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese (optional) of Waltham, reminds us, a 65 and over has risen by recall words and story details, 2 tablespoons olive, canola, or vegetable oil guaranteed income is noth- 700,000. and spot patterns in an as- Salt and pepper ing new in this country. The observant Lisa sortment of symbols. He found Spread some oil on bottom of a broiling tray or baking We’ve had alimony for years. Cappuccio says cosmetics that the age for peak mental pan. Place haddock fillet skin down on tray or baking pan. Sick and tired of stupidi- are used by teenage girls performance is 22. By age 27, Cut tomatoes into ¼-inch slices and place over haddock ties! A British man got so fed to make them look older there was a marked decline fillet. Cut onion in ¼-inch slices and layer over tomato. up with hospital bureau- sooner, and by their mothers in brain speed and puzzle- Sprinkle oregano, salt and pepper to taste over onion. cracy that kept sending him to make them look younger solving skills. Memory skills, Spread chopped garlic, or garlic powder, over contents. letters to his dead father that longer. he says, can keep pace for (Optional) sprinkle grated cheese over contents. Next, he showed up at the hospital Dummies? When it comes a longer time, remaining sprinkle oil of choice over all. Cover and place at least two with an urn containing his to basic scientific literacy, strong until around age 37, inches below broiling coils. Broil for about fifteen minutes. father’s ashes. Andrew Wild many Americans flunk. Only when they start going down- Remove from broiler. If dry, add a small amount of water. has received 20 letters re- 53% of adults know it takes hill. Fortunately, Salthouse Cover and return to broil for about ten minutes. Remove minding his father to show one year for the Earth to re- finds, we do gain wisdom as from oven. Baste haddock with the liquids that accumu- up for kidney treatment, volve around the sun; only we age, with both our vo- late in the broiling tray or baking pan. Return uncovered even though he repeatedly 59% know that humans and cabulary and general store- and brown onions and tomato. Check frequently to prevent told hospital staff his father dinosaurs did not live at the house of knowledge growing burning or drying out. had died in 2007. So Wild same time; and just 47% until at least age 60. *Cooking time for the haddock fillet depends on the thick- made an appointment and can approximate the percent- Steven Sebestyen, says, ness of the fillet. produced the ashes for a age of the Earth’s surface “Remember, you are never NOTE: When Mama prepared this meal, I remember enjoying startled staff member. “I covered by water (about 70 too old to learn some new way the fragrances of garlic, tomato, oregano and broiling fish that know it was morbid,” Wild percent). to act like a fool.” spread throughout the kitchen. Mama liked adding some said, “but I couldn’t think Speaking of earth, Mother Steven’s adorable, brilliant Romano grated cheese occasionally over the contents. She re- what else to do.” Superior Frances Fitzgerald, wife Theresa, says, “Do all ferred to this meal as “Haddock alla Pizzaiola.” Most surgical operations in informs us the oldest rocks your learning while you’re As the haddock cooked, I checked to be sure that we had the hospital are minor. The in the world, the so-called young, for when you get plenty of bread available at home. I enjoyed dunking my bread bills are always major. And a St. Peter and St. Paul stones older nobody can tell you in the juices while eating the broiled fish, and I still do. man from Chelsea recently in the Atlantic Ocean, are a anything.” released from the hospital billion years old. Sweet news! Candy mak- says he learned what a dis- Questions people ask: How ers and retailers have found Vita can be reached at [email protected] turbed patient is-one who many dogs and cats are there a sweet spot in hard times. has just received his bill! in the United States? In Cadbury and Nestle’ posted Big news! One in five mili- 1988, the United States was double-digit profit gains last tary-age Americans is too home to 49.4 million dogs year on increased candy fat to join the Armed Ser- and 57.8 million cats. The sales, and candy stores are Santa Pasqua per tutti! vices. Though recruiters percentage of American seeing a pickup in business. are scrambling to fill quotas, households owning dogs was It has been said, Jewelers the military has turned away 37.2; the percentage owning hate to see women spend so Happy Easter 48,000 applicants since 2005 cats was 30. It has been said, much of their money on — a number greater than a man likes to have a dog to fleeting things like food and to Everyone! all the U.S. troops fighting in worship him a woman likes drink. Bella Culo of Chestnut Afghanistan. to have a dog to worship. Hill claims a woman some- from Well, to be honest with you, Brainy news! If you’re older times buys jewelry to satisfy Vita Orlando Sinopoli when I was drafted into the than 26, you’re already start- a need, but more often to Army, I was a big fatso! In ing to lose your marbles, says gratify a greed. fact, I was so fat my uniform BBCnews.com. By 27, says a In 1928, a farmer named was special ordered! Of new study of brain function, William Hones, while plant- Happy Easter course, during basic training your brain begins a slow ing horseradish in a field in I began to shed pounds. decline toward the fog of Petersburg, West Virginia, — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — Perhaps you heard the Re- dementia. Study author found a greasy, shiny stone, THE cession has sparked intense Timothy Salthouse of the which he brought home as a kind of curiosity. Fifteen Johnny Christy years later it was discovered that his “curiosity” was a 32-carat diamond, one of Orchestra NORTH END the largest ever found in America. Diamonds in fact ATHLETIC are not so rare in the United MUSIC FOR ALL States as is often supposed. OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 The Eagle diamond, weighing ASSOCIATION 16 carats, was found in Wis- consin some years ago, and 1st Generation other large stones have been discovered in Ohio, Illinois, Italian-American and Indiana. The largest dia- mond found to date in the Vita Orlando Sinopoli United States weighed 40 carats and was mined near Shares with us Murfreesboro, Arkansas. a delightful recollection AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL of her memories as a child Wishes You a ITALIAN NAME growing up in Happy Buona Pasqua Boston’s “Little Italy” Broadway Brake and a collection of Easter Corp. Italian family recipes from the homeland.

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• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9)

Well, that week in Miami the Chevy convertible to cold biting through every- Beach was coming to an Hertz, and waited for my de- thing. There was snow on end. I had been given a tan- parture. Just then, I heard the ground here and there ning product from a friend an amplified voice paging from a storm earlier in the who was an investor in the me by my professional name, week which added to the product which was called “Mr. Johnny Christy, please cold. Just then, I spotted Deep Tan Plus. The stuff report to the Eastern Airline Dad’s car. I waved, but he worked as my color had counter. When I arrived, just drove by. Several min- become deep brown. The Larry Blue, the pianist I utes later, I spotted his car weekend arrived and I com- originally was to stay with again and waved for a sec- bined my teacher friends was standing there with two ond time. Once more, he just Donna Elvira (soprano Andrea Coleman) engages the with my Florida friends, ladies. One was his sister drove by without stopping. audience, including guest Keith Lockhart, in her Mary Ann and her cousin and the other his lady friend. When he came around a emotional musical “testimony” during the fun-and- Harry. We hung out at the He wanted to say goodbye third time, I almost jumped unique “Don Giovanni” trial. Fontainebleau’s pool by day and make sure that I was in front of the car and he fi- (Photo by Josh Reynolds) and hit the nightclubs after committed to play as part of nally stopped. Mom was in the sun went down on that his trio during the forthcom- the front seat with him and Evening with Tony Bennett”; One of only two continu- Friday and Saturday. ing summer months. He Babbononno was in the back and August 22 – “B.B. King,” ously operating tent the- Although checkout at most whispered in my ear quoting and they all got out to greet just to name a few. (All atres in the United States, hotels is during mid morn- me a salary for the summer me. Mom yelled, “Was that shows billed as “An Evening the South Shore Music ing or early afternoon, the and I smiled and said, “Ok, you standing there all that With …” feature two sets by Circus (and Cape Cod Melody manager of the apartment I’m in.” time?” When I said yes to her the headliner with no open- Tent) has hosted world-class hotel I stayed in let me keep After boarding, I saw my question, she added, “You ing act.) entertainment for nearly my things there until it was school teacher friends pass have such a deep tan we Several children’s morn- 60 years, serving nearly time for me to leave that my seat. They had the last didn’t know it was you.” ing shows are also sched- 200,000 patrons annually. Sunday afternoon. After I two rows of seats in the back Once my suitcases were uled including “Sleeping Both are operated by South stopped by the airline office of the plane and I promised I in the trunk, Mom jumped Beauty,” “Snow White” and Shore Playhouse Associates on Collins Ave. to re-confirm would join them once we in the back seat with Babbo- “Cinderella.” (SSPA), a not-for-profit orga- my flight home (a require- were in the air. At about nonno and I sat in front tell- As Paula Gates tells us, nization that supports arts ment back in the day), I had 8:00 pm, we took off. For the ing the story of my week’s “Every seat is within 50 feet and education in Southeast- Sunday to myself. I met Mary first hour of our flight, I adventures to one and all. of the stage. No one seats ern Massachusetts. In the Ann at the Fontainebleau for thought about my first vaca- Babbononno was more inter- you closer to the stars!” past decade, the SSPA has brunch and then headed for tion on my own, running into ested in what I brought The Music Circus box of- distributed more than $2 the pool area and a last go Ralph Porras and meeting back as a gift for him. I told fice will open for the season million to other local non- around with the tropical sun. Jackie Gleason as a result. him not to worry as I had on Saturday, April 18 at noon profit organizations. We talked for what seemed I thought about Mary Ann something for everyone in- for in-person sales. The box Enjoy! like hours. She continu- and how pretty she was, a cluding cigars and liquor for office celebration will feature ously spoke of her grand- vision that was accentuated him and Dad. That made a performance by The Dave (Be sure to visit Hilda father who was a part owner by her southern accent, and him smile. Foley Band, and an appear- Morrill’s gardening Web site, in the hotel, and Mary Aann, then her cousin, Harry, with Once we were home, ance by WROR’s street team. www.bostongardens.com. who was his favorite grand- the Rolls Royce convertible. Babbononno wanted to stay To purchase tickets on- In addition to events covered child, came and went when- I thought about saying yes to up and listen to more of my line, as well as view concert and reported by the columnist, ever she wanted. Her home Larry Blue regarding my story of the vacation. I told updates and new shows “The Socially Set” is compiled base was Memphis, Tennes- playing with his group at a him that I had to get up the added, visit www.themusic from various other sources see where “granddaddy” Maine resort the following next morning as the vaca- circus.org. For tickets by such as news and press re- manufactured inexpensive summer. And then I thought tion was over, but I promised phone through Ticketmas- leases, PRNewswire services, cigars. As I would discover by about the lifestyle in south- that I would continue at din- ter, call 1-800-745-3000. etc.) being invited to her home in ern Florida. Miami Beach in ner that night. the forthcoming months, the those days was the place to Well, that was my first va- family was not poor. They be and I had become part of cation on my own. Three lived in a suburban mansion it accidentally. months later I had the pub- IT IS with several servants at- Later, I joined the school lic school April vacation com- by Judean Langone tending to their needs and a teachers in the rear of the ing up and I would eventu- It is our human right to cry out in our pain and travesty … fleet of cars at their disposal. plane. We laughed, joked and ally make plans to head to It is our human right to know ourselves, “Granddaddy” gave Mary told stories of the great va- Memphis, Tennessee, to as we know our God ... Ann an allowance which was cation we had had that meet Mary Ann’s family. The It is our human right to speak, to express in more than I made in a week week. Most of us swapped planning of that trip would any manner, that we can ... even when I combined my phone numbers before the have to wait as I was back to school salary with what I plane landed with the school the next day and re- The timelessness of our thoughts and the waters made as a musician. If I knowledge we would get to- turned to the bands I had of the wellsprings of our hearts ... continued the friendship, I gether soon seeing we all been playing with later in It is our human right to beat drums, to wave knew I would be in over my lived within twenty minutes the week. Whether it was at banners and to know our body’s dance … head. During the spring of each other. school or on the bandstand, It is our human right to see the months I would accept an After we landed, I retrieved everyone commented on my commingling all around us … invitation to Memphis and my suitcases, got my over- tan and I began to think prove my statement to be coat out of a rented locker about how lucky I was to true. But, that’s another and headed out to the curb take a winter vacation and story. to wait for Dad to pick me up. was already planning for a Later that afternoon, we Once outside, I realized that spring get away. Now that I Buona Pasqua said our goodbyes, and after I had become accustomed to think of it, most people only I picked up my things at the Florida climate in just a have two weeks off each the apartment hotel, headed week. I had on a suit and an summer. I guess I’ve been for the airport. I returned overcoat and could feel the one of the lucky ones. As the time passed, the family began to plan for Palm 332 Hanover Street Sunday and Easter which Boston, Massachusetts Buona Pasqua were just around the corner. Telephone (617) 643-8000 Come to think of it, today is Good Friday. Loretta, son Michael and I will join with my cousin Ralph Pepe’s The October Italian-American Heritage Month Committee family and celebrate Easter Happy Easter Dr. Stephen F. Maio, President just as we do every year. Fully Insured Kevin A. Caira, Chairman Unfortunately, son John Cecile Bianco, Vice President for Administration Lic #017936 Salvatore Bramante, Vice President Fiscal Affairs won’t be able to get the time Lucia Clark, Recording Secretary off and come back to the Dr. Liborio Stellino, Consul General of Italy, Honorary Chairman states, but we will all speak Dr. John Christoforo, Director of Public Relations & Education Hon. Peter W. Agnes, Jr., Past President via the computer video Hon. Joseph V. Ferrino, Chairman Emeritus phone on Easter morning. Heating & Air Conditioning Commendatore Lino Rullo, President Emeritus So, from the Christoforo Sales, Service & Installation Join us in celebrating the contributions of family to you and yours, Italians and Italian-Americans to our culture “BUONA PASQUA,” and may Ken Shallow (617) 499-7955 • www.italianheritagemonth.com GOD BLESS AMERICA. 617.593.6211 [email protected] Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 10, 2009 An Unexpected Pleasure The time has come, the walrus said, by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari TO TALK OF MANY THINGS The older we become the Wales; the Byzantine style of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings greater the desire to remain cathedral was packed to by Sal Giarratani in our comfortable ruts, par- overflowing. It was during ticularly when it comes to Mass that we participated in lar commercial. Hey, its just a joke. the holidays, we’ve developed one of the most moving cer- As an aging baby boomer who still remem- our way of celebrating them, emonies we’ve ever experi- bers nickel tonic, I’d like to say I just love we’ve been doing it for years, enced in church. The Car- still beging a member of the Pepsi Genera- and we prefer not disturbing dinal lit the Paschal Candle, REMEMBER THE tion as long as the company in these harsh things. Our family is no dif- the flame was then passed PEPSI GENERATION? financial times doesn’t start charging me dues. Then, I’m with Coke. ferent, for us the holidays to the congregation, and it Recently, I’ve seen that new Pepsi logo are always celebrated with moved from candle to candle without the word “Pepsi” anywhere in it. I family, particularly Easter gathering speed as more knew what it was because I’ve always asso- ILLEGAL APARTMENTS which is filled with tradi- people participated, flowing ciated Pepsi with a red, white and blue circle A STATEWIDE ISSUE tions built up over time; toward us as an oncoming since childhood. It’s been stuck in my heard The recent tragedy in Quincy when a fa- Mass with the family, spe- tide of light that gradually a lifetime. As a little kid growing up near tal fire took the lives of a father and his two cial gifts for friends and if illuminated the darkened Northampton Station in the South End, I children and left his wife in serious condi- you happen to be Italian, tra- cathedral. Symbolic of Eas- would ALWAYS sneak into a auto repair shop tion at a hospital shows once again how ditional foods that are only ter, it was a ceremony never on East Springfield Street where they had unsafe illegal apartments can be for ten- prepared for Easter, particu- to be forgotten. the cheapest priced tonic machine. My fa- ants. According to the state fire marshal’s larly pizza ghena, a meat pie Easter Sunday was a glori- vorite tonic was either Coke or Pepsi. My office, the four unit apartment building also filled with prosciutto and ous day, June Anne and brother loved Pepsi and I loved Coke. As we had two illegal apartments in it unknown goat cheese topped with a Brian picked us up at our got older, we switched. I joined the Pepsi to the city’s Building Department. Report- soft pastry, loaded with calo- hotel and we were off to Win- Generation. edly, the city had received a complaint from ries but delicious. chester Cathedral, located I even remember that design change in one of the tenants which led City Hall to It was several years ago, in Hampshire. The founda- 1962 when the old Pepsi-Cola logo was re- believe there was one illegal apartment in- our Easter plans were in tion of the Cathedral was placed by a more modern Pepsi logo. It was side. However, the city did not find out about high gear when business laid in 1079 on a site of an supposed to be Sixties. You know Jack the illegal basement apartment until after required that we immedi- earlier church dating back Kennedy, Project Mercury, Beatles, etc. Back the fire. ately leave for London. After to 642. The Anglican cathe- then, we drank from bottles. The cost was a I lived in Quincy for 23 years and the is- unsuccessfully trying to de- dral has a storied history and nickel, then a dime and before you knew it, sue of illegal apartments scattered across lay the trip because of the played a significant role in the price hit the moon. We also got two cents the city has been an ongoing problem With holiday, we were packed and its nation’s history. We en- deposit back when we returned the emp- the downturn in the economy, surely this on a plane the next day, we tered the great church to the ties. I still think drinking tonic always issue will grow in size as some property even convinced Mom to glorious sound of its choir, tasted better inside glass bottles. When I owners might very well use apartment come along promising her a the scent of lilies added to drink a Pepsi, I can close my eyes, taste buildings as cash cows. This issue is state- visit with our close friends the celebratory atmosphere. the tonic and remember old times. Yes, wide and not just a Quincy problem. Person- June Anne and Brian as an Soaring gothic columns I call it tonic too. Let others call it a soft ally, it should be addressed at the state level incentive, it worked, we seemed to draw your eyes to drink or soda or soda pop but it will always as well as in cities and towns. were now all out of our ruts the spectacular ceiling, set- be tonic to me. Illegal apartments can endanger the ten- and traveling to England for ting the mood for the majes- I actually like the new logo even better ants who rent them and the surrounding Easter. tic service. We stood at the than that new one back in 1962 when we neighborhood. These apartments are in vio- We arrived in England on rear of the cathedral became a new generation of leadership un- lation of city ordinances and reporting re- Wednesday of Holy Week through the entire service der Kennedy and the Pepsi Generation when quirements. Punishment for violations is and went to work immedi- taking in the sights and we were thirsty. Can I tell you something not strong enough. Perhaps, a state law is ately while Mom spent time sounds of Easter in a cer- else? I never liked that 1973 Pepsi logo, needed to ensure that the penalty for oper- at Fortnum and Mason, and emony that has been recre- found it too boxy. And I have to be candid, I ating illegal apartments is stiff. When there the shops and restaurants ated in this house of worship drink Coke too but never that !@#$ the com- are fatalities involved, what should the pen- surrounding Jermyn Street for over a millennium. pany introduced back in the early ‘80s. I alty be? Stronger measures are needed be- where our hotel was located. Reservations for Easter knew then, the stuff was a mistake. Finally, cause this isn’t’ just a housing issue but With our business accom- dinner was at an old coun- when it comes to TV commercials, Coca- rather a public safety one. Until we crack plished, we decided to meet try estate, we dined on the Cola has always had the best. I love the po- down on illegal apartments, the issue will up with our friends, June terrace, a manicured garden lar bear Christmas ones. I call it the Bi-Po- group and not go away. Anne and Brian. It was at in the Italian style stretched dinner that we made the out before us. Dinner was decision to share Easter ser- unhurried, we spoke of old vices together. We would go times and our mutual • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) to Midnight Mass at friends, we spoke of family at Rasky Baerlein, a pub- address will no longer be the coming to Boston. They Westminster Cathedral and and shared experiences and lic relations firm. Many toney city mansion known should compensate the city Easter Sunday service at we thanked our good friends are asking how can Meade as the Parkman House. a “reasonable rent” instead Winchester Cathedral. for re-arranging their Easter who chairs the Rose Ken- Mayor Tom Menino allowed of getting free housing. Cardinal Basil Hume plans to help make our time nedy Greenway Conservancy Ryan, the new BPL chief Deathbed Confession served midnight Mass at away from family the unex- which is overseeing the to reside there gratis as a Never Make Any Unless Westminster Cathedral, pected pleasure and memo- design and use of the Green- temporary perk to get her to You’re Sure You’re Dying home to the Catholic com- rable experience it has be- way also be managing dir- come to Boston and take A 58-year-old guy in a munity in England and come. ector for Rasky Baerlein, the over BPL on October 1. On Oklahoma hospital thought PR firm for the Government March 27, she said, “I’m he was dying. Instead of Center Garage developers. moving today.” She has calling a priest, he called • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) When you put this Meade found a rental apartment in the cops. Big mistake!! He Though the press corps elections. If Mr. Specter holds trinity together, you have Boston. confessed to an unsolved has barely noticed, this firm, and as swing state conservancy non-profit cor- Sam Tyler, head of the murder from 30 years ago. means that two of President Democrats look for cover, poration, the public rela- Boston Municipal Research He killed the guy fooling Obama’s most economically Republicans will be able to tions firm and developers at Bureau, a city watchdog around with his wife. Detec- destructive priorities have prevail on a filibuster. Raymond Property Company group said, “The mayor tives said the guy wanted to taken major hits in the last I assure readers I will keep all connected to Meade. The needs to rethink his view on go to heaven and wanted to two weeks. The cap-and-tax them informed on this issue Raymond group wants to this.” Tyler believes Menino cleanse his soul. The guy collapse follows Pennsylvania as I obtain up-dates. My de- demolish the garage and should develop a policy for survived and is now stand- Republican Arlen Specter’s sire is to inform while there build a 52-story building and future department heads ing trial for murder. decision to oppose Big Labor’s is time to act before your en- a 42-story building closer to attempt to eliminate secret ergy bills are more than the Greenway. ballots in union organizing doubled. Doesn’t Meade have a fi- nancial interest in putting Buona Pasqua up buildings that cast shad- ows on the very spot he is obliged to protect? Reverend John Paris, an ethics profes- sor at Boston College thinks Meade needs to resign his chairmanship of the conser- vancy group “because he can’t defend their interest because he has financial stakes at the other com- pany.” Sounds like a good 20092005 plan and simple Ethics 101 to this writer. Green Cross Pharmacy Library Chief FARMACIA CROCE VERDE Finally in Own Digs J. Giangregorio, Reg. Ph. - F. Giangregorio, Reg. Ph. Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, The new Boston Public 393 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass. • Tel: 617-227-3728 The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Library Amy Ryan has left Professional Dependability - Accuracy - Service the building like Elvis. Her BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 10, 2009 Page 15

• Romano Prodi (Continued from Page 1) with representatives from celebration with one of EXTRA Innings the different components of the most prominent Italian our great community: the personalities of all times, by Sal Giarratani researchers, the entrepre- but of course the tragedy neurs, the associations, all in Abruzzo made inevi- George Kell That season he hit .305 in 93 games with the expressions of that in- table an atmosphere of 10 Time All-Star Passes Away 21 homers. That was also the same year imitable mosaic of skills mourning and sorrow for our that Maris hit 61 and Mantle added 54 of George Kell, a Hall of Fame All Star at third and talent that Italy is still national’s victims of the his won. In World Series play, he batted .345. base considered one of the game’s best con- today”, Said Consul General earthquake. Italy has been It is difficult to see a youthful pitcher of tact hitters in the modern era passed away of Italy, Liborio Stellino. immediately overwhelmed Blanchard in the obituaries. The late ’50s at age 86. He started off with the Philadelphia He added, “It might have in these hours by the hearts and ’60s were a great time for baseball and Athletics during WWII but it was as a De- been an evening of great and prayers of the American baseball legends. troit Tiger that he became legendary. In people and will never for- Was It Something He Said? get all the concrete offers 1949, he beat Ted Williams for the batting LEGAL NOTICE Catcher Ronny Paulino was traded two of assistance that are title. Kell finished that season at .3429 and TO: NATALYA LEWIS Williams at .3427. He also was a golden glove times recently in 24 hours about two weeks 52 LAWN ST reaching our Consulates in at third base. He played for the Red Sox from ago and it was also the third time he was CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 the States. We remain traded since Christmas. He’s now with the in close contact with the the middle of the 1952 season through the B&B TOWING HAS HAD IN 1954 season. In 15 seasons, he had a career Marlins but where he’ll be tomorrow is THEIR POSSESSION YOUR Italian Department of Civil .306 average. He also only struck out 287 anyone’s guess. The Giants sent him to 1998 DODGE DURANGO VIN Protection and will post on Florida for a minor league right hander. The #1B4AS28Y6WF16083 SINCE the Consulate’s website times in his career. In 1950, he led the Giants picked him up from the Phillies for 07-03-2008 AFTER DUE NOTICE (www.consboston.esteri.it) American League with 56 doubles, a record a left-handed hurler Ricky Nelson had a song THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN any new information con- that stood until 2000 when Todd Helton of about him called, “I’m a Travelin’ Man.” CLAIMED, THIS VEHICLE WILL BE cerning aid to the popula- the Rockies hit 59 doubles. In 1957, he SOLD PRIVATE AUCTION AT tion”. joined the Baltimore Orioles and helped Longest Name in Baseball B&B TOWING, 50 MOONEY ST., groom Brooks Robinson to replace him at Jarrod Saltamacchia will be a Texas CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138. third. In 1983 both Kell and Robinson were SUBMITTED BY LEGAL NOTICE Ranger catcher this season. He’s six foot voted into the Hall of Fame. After his base- four inches tall. He comes in at 235 pounds. MICHAEL SORRENTINO TO: JEFFREY MERCIER ball retirement in 1957, he became the voice FOR He’s a switch hitter who should provide 100 LANDSDOWNE ST of the Tigers as a TV broadcaster for 37 years. B&B TOWING Texas with good offensive numbers at the UNIT #605 Upon hearing of Kell’s passing. Brooks CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 plate. Robinson said, “I loved the guy. He was the LEGAL NOTICE B&B TOWING HAS HAD IN THEIR classiest individual you would ever want to Tejada Gets Probation POSSESSION YOUR 2000 AUDI meet. The crowning moment was when I Houston Astros All Star shortstop Miguel TO: RICHARD M. IZZO A-6 VIN #WAUED64B5YN110319 was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983. Tejada received a sentence of one year of 95 LEXINGTON STREET SINCE 11-08-08 AFTER DUE I went in with my hero, George Kell.” probation for misleading Congree about the EAST BOSTON, MA 02128 NOTICE THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT use of performance enhancing drugs. He DANILCHUK AUTO BODY HAS BEEN CLAIMED, VEHICLE WILL BE Johnny Blanchard stood before the judge and gave a 45 second HAD IN THEIR POSSESSION SOLD (PRIVATE SALE) AT B&B the Best .239 Hitter Ever statement taking “full responsibility for not YOUR 1999 FORD ECONOLINE TOWING 50-R MOONEY ST., Johnny Blanchard was one of my baseball CAMBRIDGE, MA. answering the question and apologized to VIN #1FTSE34L3XHB85589 SINCE heroes growing up. He was a great Yankees Congress and baseball fans “and especially 1-14-08. AFTER DUE NOTICE SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL SORRENTINO player. He caught behind the plate, played the kids.” THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN right field and was a terrific pinch hitter. CLAIMED, VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD FOR The five time All Star and 2002 AL MVP is (PRIVATE SALE) AT DANILCHUK B&B TOWING He only batted .239 lifetime but most of his the first high profile player convicted of a AUTO BODY, 73 ADDISON ST., hits seemed quite timely and did great crime stemming from baseball’s steroids EAST BOSTON, MA LEGAL NOTICE damage. He played in five straight World era. Soon it may be time for seven time SUBMITTED BY Series from 1960 to 1964. He played in the Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens MICHAEL SORRENTINO Commonwealth of Massachusetts shadow of Yogi Berra and Elston Howard as to face the same charges over his testimony FOR The Trial Court a catcher and in the shadow of Mickey to Congress and the use of steroids and DANILCHUK AUTO BODY Probate and Family Court Department MIDDLESEX Division Mantle and Roger Maris in both the outfield human growth hormones. This sad base- Docket No. 09W0643 and at bat. ball soap opera continues on. Roger Clemens LEGAL NOTICE Summons By Publication His best season was 1961, the year the has now been fully warned by Tejada’s Fabiana Constantino Neves, Plaintiff Bronx Bombers whacked 240 homeruns. sentence. Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. The Trial Court Gilmar Goulart, Defendant Probate and Family Court Department To the above named Defendant: Gilmar • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) MIDDLESEX Division Goulart. Docket No. 08D-3098CR1 A complaint has been presented to this New England states in this cession of 2001. It’s time as Mayor, I wouldn’t advo- Court by the Plaintiff, Fabiana Constantino regard. A 2% local option ad- that local municipalities cate for a tax that puts Summons By Publication Neves, seeking sole physical and legal cus- Phillip L. Renzullo, Plaintiff tody, child support and health insurance for dition would still leave our receive a fair share of this an unnecessary strain on v. the minor child Stephanie Neves Goulart overall meals tax rate lower revenue. families and local busi- Eryln G. Aparante, Defendant born August 15, 1999. than many other cities During a time of height- nesses, especially in the To the above named Defendant: You are required to serve upon Jose A Complaint has been presented to this Macedo - attorney for plaintiff - whose around the country, but it ened financial uncertainty, current economic climate. Court by the Plaintiff, Phillip L. Renzullo, address is 392 Cambridge Street, Cam- would have a substantial a local option meals tax This isn’t the first time a seeking a modification. bridge, Mass 02141 your answer on or be- impact on local revenue makes sense from every meals tax proposal has You are required to serve upon Phillip fore June 15, 2009. If you fail to do so, the L. Renzullo - plaintiff - whose address is court will proceed to the hearing and adju- streams. Since 1998, state angle. Critics need only to been in front of the leg- 30 Eunice Circle, Wakefield, MA 01880 your dication of this action. You are also required meals tax revenue has ask the many restaurateurs islature, but I hope this answer on or before June 1, 2009. If you fail to file a copy of your answer in the office of nearly doubled, from $392 that also support this legis- time the proposal receives to do so, the court will proceed to the hear- the Register of this Court at Cambridge. ing and adjudication of this action. You are WITNESS, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, million to an estimated lation. Some will mistak- serious consideration. Leg- also required to file a copy of your answer in First Justice of said Court at Cambridge, this $633 million in FY08. All enly argue that an increase islators owe at least this the office of the Register of this Court at 31st day of March 2009. told, the state has benefitted in the meals tax will pre- much to the municipal- Cambridge. Tara E DeCristofaro Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, Register of Probate Court from an annual increase in vent working families from ities and taxpayers that they First Justice of said Court at Cambridge, this meals tax revenue since enjoying dinner out, but represent. 26th day of March 2009. 1994, even during the re- Tara E DeCristofaro LEGAL NOTICE Register of Probate Court LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE Probate and Family Court Department The Trial Court The Trial Court MIDDLESEX Division Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department Commonwealth of Massachusetts Docket No. MI09D0890DR The Trial Court MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division Probate and Family Court The Trial Court DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Docket No. 07D2440DV1 Docket No. MI09D0796DR Probate and Family Court Docket No. MI09P1234GD PUBLICATION DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Docket No. MI09P1204GD Middlesex Probate and Family Court PUBLICATION PUBLICATION Middlesex Probate and Family Court FRANCIS MUGERWA, 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Plaintiff Cambridge, MA 02141 BETTY JOSEPH, ANNETTE J. McDONOUGH, Cambridge, MA 02141 V. (617) 768-5800 Plaintiff Plaintiff (617) 768-5800 TENISHA SHANA MUGERWA V. V. AKA TENISHA LAY, In the matter of: ELIE BARGELLON JOSEPH, MICHAEL H. McDONOUGH, In the matter of: Defendant Kendra M. Brown Defendant Defendant Aubrey Rosa To the above named Defendant: AND JARED E. BROWN To the above named Defendant: To the above named Defendant: of: Malden, MA A Complaint has been presented to this of: Newton, MA A Complaint has been presented to this A Complaint has been presented to NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Court by the Plaintiff, Francis Mugerwa, NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Court by the Plaintiff, Betty Joseph, seek- this Court by the Plaintiff, Annette J. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN seeking a DIVORCE. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN ing a DIVORCE. McDonough, seeking a DIVORCE. OF MINOR An Automatic Restraining Order has been OF MINOR An Automatic Restraining Order has been An Automatic Restraining Order has been To all persons interested in the above entered in this matter preventing you from To all persons interested in the above entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from captioned matter, a petition has been taking any action which would negatively captioned matter, a petition has been taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively presented requesting that David Iantosca impact the current financial status of either presented requesting that Elyse Pino of impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either of Braintree, MA and Mary Iantosca of party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- Newton, MA or some other suitable person party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- Braintree, MA or some other suitable per- bate Court Rule 411 for more information. be appointed guardian of the person and bate Court Rule 411 for more information. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. son be appointed guardian of the person of You are required to serve upon Brailey the estate of the above named ward of You are required to serve upon Linda You are required to serve upon David B. the above named ward of Malden, MA, a E. Newton, Esq. - attorney for plaintiff - whose Newton, MA, a minor child, to serve With R. Taffet, Esq. - attorney for plaintiff - Feldman, Esq. - attorney for plaintiff - whose minor child, to serve Without Surety address is B354 Prospect St., Cambridge, Personal Surety whose address is 150 Cochituate Rd., address is 11 Beacon St., Suite 1100, Boston, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, MA 02139 your answer on or before IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Framingham, MA 01701 your answer on or MA 02108 your answer on or before May YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE May 26, 2009. If you fail to do so, the court YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE before May 26, 2009. If you fail to do so, the 26, 2009. If you fail to do so, the court will A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT will proceed to the hearing and the adjudi- A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT court will proceed to the hearing and the proceed to the hearing and the adjudica- AT : Cambridge ON OR BEFORE TEN cation of this action. You are also required to AT: Cambridge ON OR BEFORE TEN adjudication of this action. You are also tion of this action. You are also required to O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: file a copy of your answer in the office of this O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: required to file a copy of your answer in the file a copy of your answer in the office of this 04/22/2009 Court at CAMBRIDGE. 04/24/2009 office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. Court at CAMBRIDGE. WITNESS, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, First Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First WITNESS, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, First Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Justice of this Court. Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this Justice of this Court. Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this Date: March 25, 2009 17th day of March, 2009. Date: March 27, 2009 16th day of March, 2009. 17th day of March, 2009. Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 10, 2009

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

Their different viewpoints of observing this fight, can re- He came in with a smile, Thomas, for his part, has al- ally affect individuals in he did, confident that one of ways been thankful for the many ways. Bad decisions the goals of the season had three- year contract that he help one, and take away from been accomplished — and received from O’Connell. another. I just hope that they with time to spare no less. According to the Herald, understand how depriving And so yes, there was Thomas will earn $6 million another of what they right- Bruins head coach Claude in each of the next two years, fully earned, can affect them. Julien seated at the podium then take home $5 million I have always believed that for his post game press con- for the 2011-2012 season and North Enders, World if you do things the right way, ference — secure with the $3 million in 2012-2013. Champion Tony DeMarco that the results will be Right! certainty that comes with Alas, Tim will always be and Jerry Forte “Do unto others, as would knowing the team he has reminded of these impres- have done unto you.” I gave coached for two seasons had sive amounts every year on Massachusetts State Audi- the fight to Eddie Chambers, just won the Eastern Confer- his birthday — April 15 — tor Joe DeNucci a world rated and agreed with Teddy Atlas ence championship and that which just so happens to be Boxing Contender, and Jerry who I consider a great asset Chic Rose it will have home ice advan- the income tax deadline in Forte former New England to boxing. We’ve got a great tage throughout the first America, a day when he will Boxing Champ, both grew up group of officials, and over- Ballenas, Joe Downes, Paul three rounds of the Stanley have to turn over a signifi- having the same great Box- seers of the Boxing world, Driscoll, Miss Ronnie Cup Playoffs. cant payment to his relative ing idol. Do you know who he right here in Massachusetts. Drimmer, Dr. Mark Durfee, For Julien and the others, in Washington, Uncle Sam. is? (Answer elsewhere in col- Now let’s get back to the Charlie Dwyer, George this year had been a long road No matter, the contract umn). Did you see the Eddie Eddie Chambers versus Dahlquist, Dick Flaherty, — off to a good start but then is still an impressive one, Chambers 34-1, 18 KO’s, and Samuel Peter fight. How Eddy Fitzgerald, Jerry some bumps in the road after especially considering that Samuel Peter 30-3, 24 KO’s could this fight be seen so Forte, Vinny Fraumeni, Leo 2008 turned the corner and T-T’s career prior to coming fight? This was an upset in differently? Thank God we Gerstal, Joe Gravini, Louie became 2009. to the Bruins was one of a most fight peoples’ mind. Or have a great crew of Boxing Gracia, Gary Litchfield, Then as the team headed hockey itinerant — going was it? Many had expected Officials, right here in Mas- Jack Morrell, Marty for the end of the regular here, there and everywhere Samuel Peter to win. It just sachusetts, Commissioners Murphy, Roland Milton, season, the Bruins of the in search of what seemed might be that the timing Dan Fitzgerald, Gary Litch- Carmelo Oquendo, Chic Fall emerged once again, like an elusive shot at the big for this fight, was right for field, Nick Manzello, and Rose, Dave Ricco, Mike winning game after game time. Chambers. Samuel Peter team Bob Benoit, Bobby Ryan, Charlie Tartaglia, and putting their permanent He played for the University had just come off of a loss to Bower, Paul Barry, Dr. Edgar Greg Vartanian, and the mark on the place that had of Vermont for four years, Vitali Klitschko, by way of a many others of this great seemed so rightfully theirs through the 1995-1996 sea- one-sided stoppage loss. Boxing Fraternity. since around Thanksgiving. son. A lot of people forget that Maybe Eddie Chambers was Now the answer to the Much was made a few days because not only was it quite just that good and beat above question; World Cham- earlier concerning the Bru- a while ago but it came in an Klitschko. This fight win for pion Great! World Boxing Hall ins winning their 50th game era when Vermont was not a Eddie Chambers, adds a lot of Famer, TONY DEMARCO. of the season, a 2-1 triumph part of Hockey East and vis- to his credentials. The scores Great talking with Jerry over the Ottawa Senators at its to the Boston area by the in this ten round win, was Forte, Leo Gerstal, Marty the Garden — a milestone Catamounts were not nearly 95-95, 96-94 and 99-91. Quite Murphy, Tinker Picot, made all the more meaning- as frequent as they are today. a mixed mind set of scores? Chris Sarno. My thanks and ful since Bruins GM Peter What followed his college Teddy Atlas called the fight compliments to all. This ar- Chiarelli and B’s defenseman days amounted to a hockey well, as he continues doing ticle is, from a contribution Zdeno Chara previously were odyssey. There was a stop the great job in announcing, by all. You are all great. You employed by that franchise. in the East Coast Hockey that he does. Maybe the know the saying I have, “That But that game was the step- League, four seasons in angles the judges were if the world were filled with ping stone on the way to at- Finland and one in Sweden, watching the fight, interfered Boxers, that it would be a bet- tainment, which came two two seasons in the Interna- with what they saw? The fact ter world.” All of the names days later when the New York tional League, another four is that their understanding I’ve mentioned. As I say. You Rangers came to town for an in the AHL and four seasons of this fight widely varied. Bobby Bower are the Best. Thank you all. afternoon meeting, the 616th with U.S. national teams. time that the teams had met If there ever was an athlete in the regular season. who wasn’t spoiled it’s Tim The contest featured many Thomas, a man who can of the highlights of a post describe long bus rides in ex- Happy Easter season game — a scenario quisite detail, smiling as he that just might come to pass recalls them now but know- if the Rangers finish in the ing the uncertainty they Eastern Conference’s eighth meant in the years gone by. and final playoff position. In what is often called a There was hard hitting, both young man’s sport, Tim of the normal checking vari- Thomas never played in an ety and the fisticuffs version, NHL game until he was 28 and there was superb goal- and never suited up for the tending as the Black and Gold Bruins in any meaningful skated to a 1-0 victory. way until the the 2005-2006 Bruins star goalie Tim season when he was 31. At a Thomas, the ink barely dry time when some NHLers are on a brand new four-year winding down their careers, contract that will keep him Thomas was just beginning on Causeway Street until his — against players that in 2013 and bulge his bank ac- many cases were 10-12 years count to the tune of $20 mil- younger. lion, showed why Chiarelli But Thomas had qualities had put the faith of the front that they did not possess — office in the correct place, as the twin characteristics of Double T posted a 1-0 shut- perseverance and persis- out (the 12th of his career) en tence. He knew from where FromFrom OurOur FamilyFamily ToTo YoursYours route to the victory and a he came and that provided all 6-1-1 streak over an eight- the motivation to keep him game span. on the path to where he was Thomas, a native of Flint, going — to a standout career Boston Harborside Home Michigan, was brought aboard in the NHL. as a free agent in the early As the Bruins prepare to Joseph A. 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