VOL. 114 - NO. 25 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JUNE 18, 2010 $.30 A COPY World Cup Fever Hits the North End ITALY WORLD CUP SCHEDULE ON TV THIS WEEK. Happy Italy vs. New Zealand - Sunday, June 20 at 10:00AM (ET) ESPN. Slovakia vs. Italy - Thursday, June 24 at 10:00AM (ET) ESPN. Father’s Day

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Staff of the Post-Gazette Fans cheer as Italy scores a goal against Paraguay. The game ended in a tie. Photo taken at Caffe Dello Sport, Hanover Street, North End, Boston. News Briefs by Sal Giarratani

Peace Garden Grows in Dorchester’s Clam Point Back in 2007, I moved to Dorchester’s Clam Point in my niece’s home after living for many years across the Neponset Bridge in Quincy. I quickly took to the neighborhood and noticed the little traffic island by Beach and Park Streets next to AAA Appliance Parts. I started planting flowers around the tree and tidying up the little plot of grass. Others in the neighborhood saw it too. I wasn’t the only one who cared about beautifying the community. My uncle Neal Harrington lived up in Uphams Marisa Iocco watches in anticipation. Corner for a quarter century and was always concerned about the betterment of his own neighborhood too. I left the neighborhood in late 2008 but never forgot that plot of grass. I was back there a few weeks ago and it still has that beauty of life in it as well as a cause of reflec- tion for a family who lost a life at that spot. Back on December 9, 2007, a horrific car crash happened there as the car made a bad turn into the tree. Killed was Belin Peto-Rodriguez only 25 years old. Since that accident, his mother Felicia Algaini has also adopted this traffic island creating a living memorial to a son lost. Recently, I met her at the site when she was planting some new flowers. I showed her the flowers I also recently planted and (Continued on Page 14)

A crowd gathers to cheer on Italy.

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This past week, June 14- give Christian instruction to 18, I saw, in San Francisco, Christian or Muslim students the second round of negotia- but could offer voluntary, THE ROMAN AMPHITHEATERS tions on the Trans-Pacific Islamic instruction to Muslim numbered. The present day Partnership (TPP) Agree- students. During the year system of numbered tic- ment. TPP is a proposed free the government warned Chris- kets and seats in places of trade agreement pushed by tian schools that they or their amusement seems to have President Obama. If you don’t personnel could be fined or begun here. The emperor's like the North American imprisoned for teaching non- ringside platform or box Free Trade Agreement Muslim religious subjects contained the imperial (NAFTA) and believe that That same State Depart- throne, seats for the Vestal trade pact costs American ment report also says of Virgins, Senators, Praetors jobs, you will really hate TPP. Vietnam — and other government offi- Along with the U.S. the The Socialist Republic of cials. The lowest range of nations engaged in the free Vietnam … is an authoritarian The Roman Colosseum regular seats was reserved trade talks are Australia, state ruled by the Communist for the noble and the Brunei, Chile, New Zealand, Party of Vietnam … During the The Roman Theater was The building is about 600 wealthy, while the second Peru, Singapore, and Viet- year the government increased adapted from the Greeks feet long, 500 feet wide, and range was reserved for the nam. The U.S. already has its suppression of dissent, and was built in a half round 160 feet high and covers six middle class. The third a free trade agreement in arresting several political or semicircular plan. The acres. The central combat range was for poor people and effect with Australia (site of activists … Several editors and amphitheater was exclu- area was called the Arena the last, most upper range the first round of negotia- reporters from prominent sively a Roman development, and got its name from Latin was for unescorted women. tions which took place newspapers were fired for re- usually oval in plan it was because of the sand that A skillful arrangement of March 15-19 in Melbourne). porting on official corruption built in just about every im- was spread to absorb the corridors, stairways, ramps We also have free trade … Police commonly mistreated portant Roman settlement blood of the humans and ani- and walls made it possible for agreements with Chile, suspects during arrest or de- in the empire. There were mals. The air was kept fresh each class of spectator to Peru, and Singapore. tention … Individuals were ar- amphitheaters at Verona, smelling by spraying of per- reach its own seat or to exit That leaves Brunei, New bitrarily detained for political Pompeii, Pozzuoli, Pola, fumes or spreading costly without coming in contact Zealand, and Vietnam. New activities and denied the right Nimes, Arles and El Djem powders around the building. with its social inferiors. The Zealand is a Western-style to fair and expeditious trials. (near Carthage). There was seating capac- 80 arcaded exits were also democracy that shares our The government continued to The Colosseum is one of ity for 50,000 spectators and referred to as “vomitoria” heritage of British common limit citizens’ privacy rights the grandest ruins of Ancient standing room for 30,000 which made it possible for law and tradition of indi- and tightened controls over the Rome. It was built by the more. There were 80 arcaded the spectators to flow right vidual freedom. As for the press and freedom of speech, Flavian Emperors and is prop- openings in the exterior out after the performances. remaining two nations that assembly, movement, and as- erly called the “Flavian Am- walls at each of the first, sec- A full Colosseum could be President Obama wants to sociation … Violence and dis- phitheater.” Construction ond and third story levels. emptied in less than ten favor with special trade crimination against women as was started by Vespasian in These arched openings minutes. Most research ma- privileges — well as trafficking in persons 70 A.D., opened and dedi- were the entrances on the terial makes no mention of Freedom House, the inde- continued to be significant cated by Titus in 80 A.D. first level but containing toilets in these places of pendent international problems … with an inauguration that beautiful statues on the two huge public assembly ... I watchdog organization that There are nearly 200 na- lasted 100 days. During this upper floors. A total of 160 wonder if this was a con- supports the expansion of tions in the world. The U.S. time about 5,000 wild ani- statues were displayed in tributing factor in the speed freedom around the world currently has free trade mals and many gladiators the upper facade. of exit. classifies both Brunei and agreements in effect with were killed. The structure Seating priority was NEXT ISSUE: Vietnam as unfree. 17 of them. Of all the places The Roman Colosseum was finally completed by strictly by social class and Brunei, which has been in the world the President continued Domitian in 82 A.D. all seats and tickets were under martial law since could pick to start talks on a 1962, is an Islamic state new free trade agreement, where most criminal activ- wouldn’t you know he would KARYN POLITO ity is defined and punished pick a repressive commu- according to draconian Is- nist regime and an intoler- RUNNING TO BE MASSACHUSETTS’ NEXT STATE TREASURER lamic sharia law. 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Final Reflections on Memorial Day 2010 by Sal Giarratani This year I missed marching in Quincy’s Memorial Day Parade. I was out of town but took time to reflect and remember all the sacrifices made over 235 years by America’s fighters for freedom. In April, I was up in a small New Hampshire cemetery in the town of Hebron and noticed the many gravesites of veterans who fought for America in our War of Independence. Last June, I was in San Antonio, Texas where I visited the remains of the Alamo. I had an uncle who served in the US Navy during World War II. I was a Vietnam Era member of the United States Air Force. Today, I am a member of the D.A.V. Post 13 in Dorchester and the The Navy Band Northeast’s Showband is music clinics, and jazz festivals. The band Abraham Lincoln G.A.R. Post 11 in Charlestown. coming to the North End for a ParkARTS is comprised of five trumpets, four trom- I was miles from Quincy on Memorial Day but I was there Waterfront Concert sponsored by Comcast bones, five saxophones, a rhythm section, in spirit. Quincy has one of the best Memorial Day Parades and the Friends of Christopher Columbus and vocalists. This group of talented musi- in Massachusetts and the Quincy Sun always does a great Park in partnership with the Marriot Long cians from across the country performs big job of covering it year after year. This year it was no differ- Wharf on Saturday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m., band favorites by such notable artists as ent. The crowds are never as large as you wish but all who the first show in Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, the Brecker show up to honor, remember and salute the sacrifices made 2010 ParkARTS live concert season. Brothers, Glenn Miller, and more. in the defense of liberty are acknowledged and thanked. The Waterfront Concert at Christopher Navy Band Northeast was officially estab- I did read a news story on the Memorial Day exercises Columbus Park is presented for music lov- lished in 1974, and is one of 11 official bands over at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mattapan where only 20 people ers of all ages by Mayor Menino and the Bos- of the United States Navy. Under the direc- showed up. Some excused the numbers by saying folks were ton Parks and Recreation Department as tion of Chief Musician Todd Smeltzer, the dying off but there is no excuse for forgetting what Memo- part of the 14th annual citywide ParkARTS band is located on board Naval Station New- rial Day is all about. It is about sacrifice and freedom. Where were the younger people? Have they forgotten their roles as program sponsored by Bank of America. port, Rhode Island, and serves the military American citizens? Christopher Columbus Park is located and civilian communities throughout the However, there were also other places that showed the directly on the waterfront at 110 Atlantic Northeastern United States. spirit of Memorial Day. People did turn out all across this Avenue in the North End. For more information on this and other country in the millions to honor our heroes. A friend of One of the most sought-after big bands ParkARTS events, call the Boston Parks and mine, a colonel in the Marines, attended exercises in in the Northeast, the Newport, RI, based Recreation Department at (617) 635-4505, Andover and met a survivor of D-Day. My friend called the Northeast Navy Show band travels exten- go to www.cityofboston.gov/parks or become aging World War II veteran a “national treasure” and a piece sively in support of local community and a fan of the Boston Parks and Recreation of American history. This man landed in the First Wave educational events such as public concerts, Department on Facebook. of the 29th Division, 125th Infantry and made it out alive. D-Day wasn’t just June 6, 1944; it was 45 days of hell. I hope that as long as we exist as a nation that we will remember the sacrifices made for our freedom which many take for granted. I still remember with pride, knowing a National Sons of Italy Black Tie Ball member of the Rough Riders, who went up San Juan Hill in HELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C. 1898 with Teddy Roosevelt. He was my neighbor on East Canton Street in Boston’s South End. I once watched him march in full uniform in the Veteran’s Day parade in Bos- ton back in 1962 when he was 82 years old. He marched with pride for his country. Let us hope that Memorial Day continues forever as a salute to the lives, courage and sacrifice of those who fight and often die in the defense of our freedoms. If Memorial Day ever went out of style, the end would truly be near for the future of America. Once again, thanks for another great parade and great coverage of it in the Quincy Sun.

Left to Right: Lieutenant Colonel Paul Margie Cahn and Quincy Jones. Arienti, Colonel Dean Saluti and Quincy Jones introduced President Four Star General Raymond Odierno, Bill Clinton, who received a Lifetime Commanding General, United States Achievement Award at the event. Forces in Iraq.

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The eration Sicilian American into bigger and bigger debt well-known index of con- terials and gasoline rose 1% Hang Seng currency is weak from the Sacred Heart Par- never thinking we could be sumer sentiment showed after a 2% drop in April. The as it moved on June 2nd up ish in Boston’s North End. the next Greece. Our lead- the confidence level rose University of Michigan sen- 1.6% in higher volume. He lived from 1912 until ers in Washington, DC have to its highest level since timent indicator rose 1.9% By the start of 2014 most 1979. During his lifetime, produced a country very January 2008 and came in to 75.5% on an impaired health plans will lose he lived through two World unlike the one I was born ahead of forecasts. The in- outlook for jobs and credit. ObamaCare expectations. Wars, Prohibition, the Great into and the one my father crease was an encouraging That’s the best level since Internal administration Depression, the Landing on lived in. sign, but still doesn’t signal the recession began. Wall documents revealed that up the Moon, the Korean War Sometimes I feel like it is the all clear for the economy, Street expected 74.5%. High to 51% of employers may and Vietnam. He witnessed all a bad game. We have an said Michael Sheldon of employment at 9.7% could have to relinquish their cur- the election of America’s oil spill and total ineptness RDM Financial Group of dim the outlook as the pri- rent healthcare coverage first Catholic President Jack from our leaders. Westport, Connecticut. vate sector added 41,000 because of ObamaCare. Kennedy and the resigna- Everyone is in charge, no U.S. stock shares rose jobs. May’s material sales Small firms will be even tion of a disgraced President one is in charge. They are after an UBS analyst raised drop was due mainly to the likelier to lose existing Richard Nixon. He worked to blame. Whoever the “they” her rating on the company. end of the government’s plans. The estimate is that over 35 years helping pa- are. God forbid our leaders Timna Tanners raised her stimulus programs such as 66% of small employer plans tients at Boston City Hospi- own up to their own indi- rating to neutral from sell the homebuyer’s tax credit. and 45% of employer plans tal. He gave up cigarettes vidual and collective short- and raised her 12 month Sale of autos and parts fell will relinquish their grand- cold turkey after 50 years of comings. Our President price target to $46/share 1.1% even with unit sales father plans by 2013 accord- smoking. looks totally helpless over from $40/share. Shares rising .4% while total sales ing to the documents. In a My father came from a this ecological disaster and had fallen 22.3% in the rose .4%. Electronics and worst case scenario, 80% of generation of Americans sound bites from him or his past month as European appliance sales rose 1.1%. employers would loss that who loved their country and aides aren’t fixing anything. debt problems caused world- The NASDAQ rose 1.1%. The status, exposing them to far worked hard to see it remain I once had confidence in wide tensions. Shares of S&P 500 rose .5%. more provisions under the strong. During the Depres- our leaders. My father did Anadachos Petroleum fell China’s index’s logged new health law. Representa- sion when jobs were scarce, too. There was no crisis that as news of a positive stake small gain as data shows a tive Bill Posey, Florida, de- he found employment with couldn’t be fixed. In the last in BP after investors felt fast rising inflation. The scribed the plan as a “bait the WPA building bridges and two decades or so, America the plunge was overdone Hang Seng Index rose 1.2% and switch.” The rules will laying sidewalks. He took appears to have ceded its in light of Anadachos abil- with high volume. Consumer insure that up to 69% of nothing for granted. He responsibility as a world ity to weather the spill. inflation in China kept its employees and 80% of em- wouldn’t take charity. He leader. We have become Walgreen’s shares fell over 3.3% gain that topped its 3% ployers of small businesses worked long hours to take that paper tiger that Mao a spat with CVS as both tolerance point. Producer will lose their current plan care of his family. He taught talked about back in the stocks fell. CVS said it would prices rose 7%. Their gauges within three years. At least my brother and I values to Cold War. We stand nearly cut Walgreens out of its logged their biggest gains in 85% of Americans will lose live by. There was right and alone in the world with few, networks by July 9th and stop 20 months. The bank lend- their healthcare and even there was wrong. if any, friends. We even find selling its prescriptions in ing fell 17% to $93 billion. their jobs as the new plan is His Catholic faith to sus- ways to insult our friends three years. The government is trying to implemented. 58% of Ameri- tained him through hard like Israel and Britain. In Retail sales fell for the first cool off this property market cans want ObamaCare re- times. It was a source of the whole mad world, we time in eight months. The bubble. The latest report pealed as they feel they will strength that enabled him to have enemies everywhere. Commerce Department re- shows that China cities lose their healthcare and understand his life. He was No matter what we do, we ported adding to signs that prices have risen 12.4% possibly their jobs once this always a Democrat until he get blamed for being wrong. the U.S. economy is slowing. gain year over year. But plan is implemented. found that political party We get no respect. We even The 1.2% drop surprised the U.S. market is still in It’s time to call your leaving him astray. He apologize for everything analysts who had expected a correction. Many of the financial advisor or call me started voting Republican thanks to our “Apologizer-in- a .2% rise after a .6% rise ADR’s are forming bases at 617-261-7777. which was difficult for him. Chief.” The last Democrat he voted Today, nations like China for was Hubert Humphrey in and Russia are quickly 1968. After that, it was folks becoming the new voice Saint Anthony Feast Day Festivities like Nixon and Ronald of modern civilization. We Reagan that he trusted remain targets of terrorists. by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari more with his country. We have borders we can’t out”, which occurred about 4 Today, our country is adrift secure. We blast states like hours later. Everyone had a in doubt about who it is and Arizona for doing what the wonderful time and ate their what it stands for. Much of federal government should fill of spaghetti and meat- this has as its root cause, a have already been doing. balls accompanied by salad, lack of insightful leadership Over 20 years ago when coffee and dessert prepared from the guys in the White the Cold War ended and the and served by parishioner House. We remain mired Berlin Wall came crashing volunteers. down in an endless war in down, the world was at a On Sunday, a Mass was both Iraq and Afghanistan special moment of peace or celebrated in honor of Saint where young Americans so we thought but often noth- Anthony where blessed keep dying. For what? The economy remains in trouble. (Continued on Page 15) (Continued on Page 14)

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Gone with the Wind

Ciao bella, When you think of beauty in the movies, how many can agree that the character “Scarlett O’Hara” in Gone With The Wind car- ried such a trait? Atlanta, Georgia where the movie takes place has many a South- ern Belle but Scarlett takes the cake! Her lily-white skin has been envied by many. Her seductiveness went into full swing when she wanted to catch her next hus- band. Whether she was in love or not she scored every time! In fact Gone With The Wind has been a favorite movie in my family forever since its debut in 1939 when my Mom, Josephine saw it in one of those old movie palaces on This year’s Chief Marshall for the Bunker Hill Day Parade a BIG screen. In those days the movies ran Major Ralph Rizzo, USMC. Seen in photo with him are repeatedly all day. By the evening show left to right: Marie Lynde, Ralph Rizzo, Sr., and the Mom and her friends fell in love with Rhett major’s wife Mila Rizzo. Butler and Scarlett O’Hara! (Photo by Sal Giarratani) Ahhhhh ... I wonder what beauty secrets Scarlett could reveal! Her complexion and skin so dreamy, creamy! Movie note: The Wind there. Ann B. was our tour-guide “Mammy” would apply buttermilk to and a marvelous one at that. Showing us Scarlett’s skin to bleach the freckles. Her around the house she could answer any fancy parasols helped to avoid the sun. question on Margaret’s life. It was not only Oh and all those clothes the women in her a job for Ann, but a true fondness for day would wear, pantilettes, corsets, stock- Margaret’s life and how the success of the ings and long dresses to the ankle served movie affected Margaret and Atlanta. as protection not only from the sun! Margaret was a romantic realist and will Another movie note: Never try to fool a be long remembered for writing Gone With gentleman without your gloves when you’ve The Wind, a most attractive women herself been picking cotton! I believe the Yankees with beauty secrets of her own stole the hand cream too. Buona giornata, and God bless the United Just recently I had the pleasure of visit- States of America! ing Atlanta, Georgia. Upon our arrival at the — Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull airport I ran into Miss Teen Georgia, Caroline Wade. Wow, talk about a striking Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns southern belle. Those beauty contestants at www.mary4nails.com. Mary is a third- are gifted. generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts My sight-seeing interests led me to visit distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil The Margaret Mitchell House and Museum. products. She may be contacted at (978) 470- She wrote the best selling novel Gone With 8183 or [email protected]

SALESIAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EAST BOSTON Annual Community Breakfast Hosted by Club Alumnus where young people are free our network of generous Representative Carlo Basile to explore, encouraged to benefactors, you will have and the Don Bosco Award learn, and kept safe from a the satisfaction of knowing posthumously will be pre- world that too often places that hundreds of children sented to Walter “Wally” obstacles in their pathway and teens will stand a little Bowe. to becoming good citizens taller, feel more confident THREE OF A KIND Thursday, June 24, 2010 and productive members of about themselves, and expe- How many Sals are too many Sals? These guys, left to Registration 7:30 AM, Break- society. rience successes that will right: State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Post-Gazette writer fast and Program 8:00- You can help guarantee impact them for a lifetime. Sal Giarratani and City Councilor Sal LaMattina say 9:30 AM at Suffolk Downs, that this Beacon will con- All because Salesian Boys & there can never be too many Sals as seen in photo at located at 111 Waldemar tinue to shine on them by Girls Club is there for them, last Sunday’s Bunker Hill Day Parade in Charlestown. Avenue, East Boston, MA. supporting our largest fund- as it has been for over 60 For many of our com- raising event of the year, the years. munity’s children and Annual Community Break- Please join us as we families, Salesian Boys & fast hosted by Representa- proudly present the Don Girls Club of East Boston is tive Carlo Basile, himself a Bosco Award to the late a Beacon of Hope, a place proud alumnus of the Club. Walter “Wally” Bowe, a true He, like so many others, hero of the Boys & Girls Club credits the Club with playing and the entire East Boston FOR RENT - REVERE a major role in his formative community. BREAKERS CONDOMINIUM years while helping instill For further information, 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo in him a strong sense of please contact Fr. John on Revere Beach Blvd. “giving back.” It is in this Nazzaro at 617-567-6626 7th floor ocean views from all rooms. spirit of giving that we ask or e-mail Ed Hoell at Newly renov. for your support. As part of [email protected]. Amenities include: AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING Parking Space, Pool, Sauna, Constitution Cooperative Apartments, where residents $1,600 month, ht, A/C included. No Pets have a voice in the management of their building, is Call 781-710-8418 or Wedding Gowns currently accepting applications for studio and one 781-910-2454 Cleaned & bedroom apartments. Preserved Located in the heart of City Square in Charlestown, this SOUND ADVICE SpotlessSpotless Beware of Jewelry House active senior housing co-op is within walking distance to COMMITTED TO QUALITY shopping, banks, churches and is on an MBTA bus line. Parties and Benefi ts! Get an estimate at our jewelry CleanersCleanersDRY CLEANING SERVICE WITHIN Rent is based on 30% of income (income limits apply) to store with our certifi ed dealer. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD qualified seniors 62 and older and to younger persons who People are getting ripped off unknowingly. are mobility impaired requiring the special design features Shirts Laundered • Leather & Suede of accessible units. Jewelry Box Expert Tailoring by Nina & Mario Call 1-800-225-3151 for leasing information. 345 Broadway, Revere 781-286-CASH EAST BOSTON NORTH END Highest Price Paid 24 Porter Street 306 Hanover Street Guaranteed EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY WE PAY Tel. 617.567.9850 Tel. 617.742.0800 www.sellgoldmass.com ½ MORE POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 18, 2010 Page 7 Michele McPhee Book Signing Freeway Says ...

You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. My column this week is VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ. ALL dog owners and non-dog owners there is a NEW DOG INITIATIVE HOLDING NEIGHBORHOOD EDUCATIONAL FORUM WEDNESDAY JUNE 23RD at 6:30 P.M. AT THE NAZZARO CENTER. The NEW (North End/Waterfront) Dog Initiative welcomes our Neighborhood Residents to our First Humane Education Forum on Responsible Dog Ownership. PLEASE join us on Wednesday June 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center. The discussion will center on COMMUNICABLE DISEASES with a special focus on Michele McPhee with Best Selling Author Michele McPhee with Ernie Boch, Jr. INTESTINAL PARASITIES IN OUR COMPANION DOGS. William Martin. (Photos by John Harrison) We’ve partnered with the Angell Memorial Animal Local radio personality and writer Michele Former State Treasurer Joe Malone, “The Hospital at the MSPCA and will be joined by guest speaker, McPhee recently held a book signing event Guy from Boston” Joe Ligotti, WTKK 96.9FM veterinarian Dr. Kiko Bracker. Dr. Bracker is a board- for her latest “Date With Death” the co-host, Huggy, Phantom Gourmet’s Dave certified specialist who recently joined the Emergency and Craigslist killer story. The event was held Andelman, State Senator Anthony Critical Care Department at Angell. He has done an on Saturday, June 12th at Ecco Restaurant Petruccelli and Boston City Councilor Sal internship in small animal medicine and surgery, in East Boston. Among fans there were LaMattina. Michele also had copies on hand completed a residency in Emergency Medicine, and is a many special guests such as best selling of her previous books “When Evil Rules” and Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Emergency author William Martin, Gubernatorial can- “Heartless”. The re-release of her first true and Critical Care. didate Charlie Baker, Ernie Boch, Jr., Can- crime book “Mob Over Miami” will be avail- As the number of companion dogs continue to increase didate for State Treasurer Karyn Polito, Can- able on June 29th under a new name “A Mob in our neighborhoods, we realize the importance of humane didate for State Auditor Mary Connaughton, Story.” education for both dog-owner and non-dog owner residents. Become involved in your neighborhood and your pet’s care through informative discussions by “experts” in the Philadelphia Author Lorraine Ranalli Promotes veterinary field. A Q&A session will follow Dr. Bracker’s presentation. “Gravy Wars” We are planning future humane educational forums for the fall. Some will be appropriate for adults and others for children but, our audience will ALWAYS be made up of the “human population kind!” Thank you, Councilor Sal LaMattina Representative Aaron Michlewitz and members of THE NEW DOG INITIATIVE That’s all for now ... Don’t forget this is very important for ALL MY POOCH FRIENDS SO PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND. P.S. I’d like to wish my friend Coach Dom a very Happy Birthday and many, many more!

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Actress and UNICEF ambassador Tea Leoni, left, and Tiffany Ortiz at the Smiling for the camera at the Hampshire House, left to Kristin Casey, left, and Heidi Legg at the “UNICEF Women’s Luncheon Series” right: Ellie Cornish, Athena Bradway and Jeanette UNICEF luncheon. event. (Photo by Roger Farrington) Hsu-McSweeney. (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington)

2010 marks the 8th year of the Hampshire House to what is now the U.S. Fund with health care, clean wa- a Quahog Day bash at the “UNICEF Women’s Lun- hear actress and UNICEF for UNICEF and served as its ter, nutrition, education, Hemisphere Restaurant cheon Series” in Boston. The ambassador, Téa Leoni, president for 25 years. emergency relief, and more. with raffles to benefit luncheons attract women speak about UNICEF’s Anthony Pantaleoni, Téa’s The U.S. Fund for UNICEF the National Marine Life from the professional and work in Haiti following the father, currently serves as supports UNICEF’s work Center. philanthropic communities January earthquake. the chair of the board, and through fundraising, advo- This year’s Quahog Day to an intimate event with a Ms. Leoni represents the Téa also serves on the board. cacy, and education in the ceremony will kick off a brief presentation by the third generation of her Best known for her star- United States. week of Quahog-related featured speaker followed family working to help the ring roles in Spanglish, The For more information activities across the Cape, by a question-and-answer children of the world. Family Man, and Deep Impact, about the organization, visit including a stuffed quahog session. Traditionally, the Her grandmother, Helenka Ms. Leoni has been a www.unicefusa.org. eating contest at Falmouth’s speaker’s remarks are Pantaleoni, helped organize UNICEF ambassador since ……. We are invited to cel- Quahog Republic Dive Bar; about UNICEF, and the Women United for the 2003. ebrate the first day of Sum- discounts at the Cape Cod speaker’s personal experi- United Nations and held UNICEF has saved more mer 2010 “Quahog-style!” by Beach Chair company for ence with issues that affect the posts of vice president children’s lives than any joining the Cape Cod Cham- anyone who brings in an women and children in and liaison with UNICEF. other humanitarian organi- ber of Commerce at the “Sec- actual quahog; two-for-one developing countries. In 1947, as part of a group zation in the world. Working ond Annual Quahog Day” – quahog dishes for anyone This spring, Tiffany Ortiz that sought public backing in more than 150 countries, Monday, June 21st at Hemi- who says ‘I love Doug the was among the notables at for UNICEF, she co-founded UNICEF provides children sphere Restaurant in Sand- Quahog’ at Clancy’s of wich. The event is free and Dennisport on June 22; a open to the public, but you special Doug’s Mud ice must RSVP in advance to cream flavor at Polar Cave [email protected]. Ice Cream in Mashpee and Retro Blast Once again, the Cape’s of- West Yarmouth (coffee ice ficial Quahog (aptly named cream with chocolate fudge IN EAST BOSTON Doug) will come out of hiding swirls, crushed Oreo’s, al- for the official “Quahog Prog- monds and dark chocolate nostication” on how many chips); and more. weeks of Cape Cod beach For further information, weather lie ahead. please call 508-362-3225, Last year, the little sooth- ext. 531. For complete de- sayer predicted 11 ½ weeks tails, dates and times, visit of sunshine (although the www.quahogday.com. jury remains out on his accuracy). FOX25 Meteorolo- (Continued on Page 13) gist A.J. Burnett, a Barn- stable native, will serve as DIAMONDS Master of Ceremonies. ROLEX The ceremony will be ESTATE JEWELRY followed by live music from Bought & Sold Black Wampum, a local band Jewelers Exch. Bldg. which sings about (yes, we kid you not!) Quahogs, and Jim (617) 263-7766

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S imple TIMES . . . by Girard A. Plante

KILLERS: “What Part of Forever” (Cee Lo When I learned of the the arrival of SI to the mail to equal or top that streak ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Green); and Howard Shore death of collegiate basket- box; I’d guess which athlete but the team’s four-year su- Lionsgate adds the finishing touches ball’s greatest coach, John would grace its glossy cover. premacy ended on the hard- Comedy, action, plus with “Jacob’s Theme.” A Wooden, I felt like a grand Many of those SI covers and wood of Notre Dame’s Joyce Katherine Heigl and Ashton soundtrack with an edge! old uncle passed away. The photos I’d tape to my bedroom Center. The college basket- Kutcher — what more could TOY STORY FAVORITES former UCLA basketball walls. The multi-colored ball bug bit hard and 36-plus one ask for? The answer is Walt Disney coach died June 4 of natu- pages of action are where years later I’m still hooked. an outstanding soundtrack, Grammy and Academy ral causes at Ronald Reagan I grew intensely interested Wooden created the “Pyra- and you get that as well, with Award-winning Randy New- UCLA Medical Center. He about football, baseball, mid of Success” motivational eight feel good hits and a man is front and center as was 99. hockey, and basketball. program decades ago, which great score by Rolfe Kent. Woody, Buzz and the gang step Father’s Day holds special It’s also where I met John is still used mostly by high Macy Gray starts it off with out of the toy chest, and re- meaning for me. I am Wooden — coach, educator, school teachers, college pro- “Beauty in the World,” her unite for the exciting Toy blessed that my father par- author, human being. fessors and powerbrokers in first single in three years. Story 3. As usual, you can ticipated in my life and that The SI stories spanned his corporations around the Carlos Santana’s son Sala- expect the unexpected from of my six siblings. He died 12 40 years of coaching high planet. Wooden’s wisdom vador serves up “Under The Newman as he mixes classic th days before my 18 birthday school and college basket- resonates with the former Sun,” trailed by Reprise art- Western themes and in November 1977. He was ball, his childhood in Indi- UCLA basketball players he ist Nikki & Rich catch your flamenco-flavored sounds 54. Too young to die as he ana, his unique athletic coached, such as NBA Hall ears with “Cat and Mouse,” for pleasure on this col- buried many rich stories prowess in high school and of Famers Kareem Abdul- the Faces with Rod Stewart lection of Toy Story Favorites about his heroics in World college and his life after re- Jabbar, Bill Walton, Gail turn back the clock with “Ooh EP. Newman serves up a pair War Two. Fortunately, my tirement. For me, Wooden Goodrich, and many others La La,” and the LA based duo from Toy Story, “I Will Go Sail- mom and many uncles and stood apart from the numer- of all walks of life. Bitter: Sweet with the tasty ing No More” and cranking up some of my dad’s friends ous athletes and coaches I For those readers who “A Moment.” Lon-don’s Rox the calliope for “Strange filled in a few stories he learned about. Yet his coach- never met their dads, lost shows off the track “I Don’t Things.” The angelic voice of found painful to discuss. ing brilliance wouldn’t strike them too soon, or fell out of Believe” from her new album, Sarah McLachlan takes a So why do I include John a chord for many years be- touch with them because life along with former Vanessa & page from Toy Story 2, with Wooden in this column cause my focus was on the gets complicated remember The O’s singer, Vanessa the pretty “When She Loved about Father’s Day? He’s a victory. the teacher, elderly neigh- Contenay-Quinones’s cut Me,” and Riders in the man I never met, nor am In that start to 1974, na- bor whose lawn you mowed from her upcoming first solo Sky do the same with the related to. Well, John tional and world events con- or trash you put to the curb, album, offering up “Bon Bon country tones of “Woody’s Wooden’s life story inspires sumed the daily news: Viet- religious leader, professor Bon,” plus the instrumental Roundup.” The Gipsy Kings and his far-reaching wisdom nam raged on, the energy who guided you through the funk/soul/afrobeat sound perform “You’ve Got a Friend and down-to-earth gracious- crisis proved to be the worst occasional stormy seas of from Menahan Street Band’s In Me,” sung in Spanish, ness touched many lives since WWII, and Watergate college, a coach, the neigh- “Montego Sunset.” Add to that from the Toy Story 3 sound- throughout his long life. slogged on until President borhood grocer or familiar composer Rolfe Kent’s origi- track, a song that originally My first true introduction Richard Nixon resigned cop patrolling your neighbor- nal music that takes you on appeared in the first Toy to Wooden came on a cold seven months later. Despite hood. Surely there’s a man a musical journey that con- Story, sung by Newman. The Saturday afternoon in Janu- the chaos and confusion who touched your life even tains thrilling twists and final slice by Newman defines ary 1974. I was a 14-year-old within our nation and the in a seemingly small way turns, and you’ve got it all on another musical moment eighth-grader whose love of world, all seemed right in that set you on a path to a one “killer” soundtrack! with “We Belong Together,” sports bordered on obsession. the living room of my child- better life. THE TWILIGHT SAGA — the end credit song Great My heroes — aside from cer- hood home on that historic During a televised inter- ECLIPSE — ORIGINAL soundtracks to enjoy, all from tain folks I grew up around day that Wooden brought his view in one of his final pub- MOTION PICTURE Disney-Pixar animated films! — were professional athletes powerful UCLA squad to the lic appearances in June SOUNDTRACK JEWEL I watched on TV and read snowy Midwest campus of 2008, John Wooden gave Summit/Chop Shop/ SWEET AND WILD — about, college athletes, and Notre Dame University. this meaningful message on Atlantic DELUXE EDITION my hometown’s high school UCLA’s 88-game con- his long life: “Not being afraid From the movie The The Valory Music Co. sports stars. secutive win streak that of death and having peace Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the Jewel debuted on the coun- I collected sports cards stretched to 1971 loomed within yourself. All of life is third installment in this try music scene last year since age six and subscribed large in TV’s showcase game peaks and valley. Don’t let highly successful film fran- with, Perfectly Clear, an al- to Sports Illustrated at 11. of that New Year. Remark- the peaks get too high and chise, comes a soundtrack bum that charted as Each week I eagerly awaited ably, no college team has yet the valleys too low.” with lots of bite, including fif- #1 on the Billboard Top Coun- teen tracks, highlighted by try Albums chart. This young Muse’s brand new single lady has done it all, singer/ Who Doesn’t Love a Good Army Navy Story, Huh? “Neutron Star Collision (Love songwriter, poet, actress, and by Sal Giarratani is Forever).” In addition are a philanthropist. Jewel’s CD host of new songs from vari- includes a pair of discs, both Lately, I’ve been traveling down Route 1 ous groups. Check out containing the same songs, to North Attleboro. Never knew how close Metric’s “Eclipse (All Yours),” with one set of songs done Rhode Island was before. Just before I get to followed by “Ours” (The Brav- acoustically. Opening with my turn off, I pass by this neat Army & Navy ery); “Heavy In You Arms” “No Good In Goodbye,” expos- Store on Route 1. I finally stopped and (Florence + The Machine; the ing the creativity of the songs checked it out and what a great idea that haunting “My Love” (Sia); she’s penned with “I Love You was. This has to be one of the coolest Army Fanfarlo stepping up with “At- Forever,” the loss of confi- Navy stores around. As a kid, I loved them las,” and The Black Keys de- dence “Fading,” the tender but one by one they started disappearing. liver the dark “Chop and “What You Are,” the hurt of There was Paul’s Army & Navy Store Change.” Second half forecast “Bad As It Gets,” and the com- at the corner of Washington and Roxbury has The Dead Weather with fort of “Summer Home In Your streets across from Dudley Station in “Rolling In On A Burning Arms.” Jewel gems on the Roxbury. I bought my Boston English drill Tire,” plus “Let’s Get Lost” second half start off with the uniform there. It made me look like some- (except the rockets are aimed at downtown (Beck and Bat For Lashes); album’s first single “Stay one from World War II. Others would kid me North Attleboro). Perhaps, a better G.P.S. is “Jonathan Low” (Vampire Here Forever,” the realization that I looked like Sgt. Bilko. If you know that needed to aim them somewhere else. Weekend); UNKLE relates of separation with “No More reference you must be old like me. There Meanwhile, inside the story which goes “With You In My Head” featur- Heartaches,” testing the wa- was another store across from Jordan Marsh back forever, they have an ongoing audio ing The Black Angels; and the ters of love via “One True in downtown too. and video slide show on great World War II Eastern Conference Champi- Thing,” then offering up Getting back to North Attleboro, the place battles. All that is missing is the popcorn. ons are victorious with “A Jewel’s ten commandments is called GI Joe’s Army & Navy. Outside at- Also, for all Tea Partiers looking for a tee Million Miles An Hour.” The of love “Ten,” and the feeling tractions include a M*A*S*H helicopter, an shirt or flag? Tea Party stuff is there and Eclipse comes to a conclusion of joy expressed with “Satis- Army M.P. Jeep and a neat fully-loaded rocket reasonably charged. following “Life On Earth” fied.” Jewel headed for coun- launcher. One might think this was North Sometimes you never know what you’ll (Band of Horses); the upbeat try success again! Attleboro’s Homeland Security Department see on Route 1.

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An intimate, behind-the-scenes Cheech & Chong have been making people laugh until live musical entertainment every bers of the Steps are former Capitol look at the legendary first family Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Hill staffers, taken together the per- through the lens of acclaimed they cry (or puke) since breaking out in the seventies evening throughout the summer. On formers have worked in a total of eigh- photographer Richard Avedon. View with immortal routines like “Basketball Jones.” Thirty Fridays, guests are invited to enjoy a teen Congressional offices and repre- photos of the intimate as well as years later and after releasing classic films like “Up in classic movie projected on a large sent 62 years of collective House and high profile moments of the John F. Smoke,” the legends are back on-stage once again. movie screen over the harbor. The Senate staff experience. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy’s Cheech & Chong: Get It Legal is the follow-up to their hotel is pleased to offer these eve- CRAIG FERGUSON - Friday, July iconic family. For further informa- nings free of charge to the general 2, 2010 at 7:00PM & 9:45PM. Craig tion about this exhibit, please log onto hugely successful reunion tour, Cheech & Chong: Light public. Ferguson entered the world of late www.pem.org. Up America, where they performed together for the first Summer Soul takes place every night comedy following a diverse and time in over 25 years. “We had an amazing time last Tuesday evening from June 22 eclectic career that encompasses film, MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS year reconnecting with each other and our fans in a way through August 31, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. television and the stage. Since tak- 465 Huntington Ave.,Boston, MA Guests can sway to soulful sounds as ing the helm of the Late, Late Show HARRY CALLAHAN, AMERICAN that felt like it was part of our DNA, we were meant to be the hotel hosts various R&B and soul on January 3, 2005, the show has set PHOTOGRAPHER – Now through together,” said Cheech Marin. “We are looking forward bands. June 22 World Premier Band, all-time viewer records in the five July 3, 2010. This exhibition features to doing more classic material that people haven’t seen June 29 Ray Greene and the years that it has been on the air. This intimate portraits, scenes of Urban for years and years, performing more of our songs and Innervisions, July 6 Soul Sound Re- March, Craig will be seen in the highly Life and the Natural Landscape. introducing some new bits. We’ve had material brewing vue, July 13 World Premier Band, July anticipated animated feature “How to There are a collection of approxi- 20 Ray Greene & the Innervisions, Train Your Dragon” as the Viking, mately 40 photographs that survey separately for the past 25 years,” said Tommy Chong. July 27 Soul Sound Revue, August ‘Gobber.’ the major visual themes of this Check out Special Events for details. 3 Felix Brown Band, August 10 World CHEECH AND CHONG GET IT LE- artist’s career. Premier Band, August 17 Ray Greene GAL TOUR - Thursday, July 8 and CAFÉ AND CABARET: winner, Donna Summer was the first & the Innvervisions, August 24 Soul Friday, July 9 at 7:30 PM. Successful TOULOUSE-LAUTREC’S PARIS - THEATER artist to win the Grammy for Best Rock Sound Revue, August 31 World pre- beyond their wildest dreams, Richard Now through August 8, 2010. The Vocal Performance, Female (1979, “Hot mier Band. From 6:00 to 10:00 each “Cheech” Marin and Tommy Chong French aristocrat Henri de Toulouse- Stuff”) as well as the first-ever recipi- REAGLE PLAYERS Wednesday evening, Timeless defined an era with their hilariously Lautrec (1864-1901), one of the most ent of the Grammy for Best Dance 617 Lexington St.,Waltham, MA Tunes features classic musical enter- irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, innovative artists of the late nine- Recording (1997, “Carry On”). In 2004, RACHEL YORK appearing in tainment of various decades – rang- no-holds-barred comedy routines. teenth century, is known for his she became one of the first inductees, INTO THE WOODS - Now through ing from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Together, they represent a lifestyle bold and subtle images of performers as both an Artist Inductee and a Record June 27, 2010. The characters (some June 23 Joey Scott & the Connec- and are the originators of the “stoner in the centers of Parisian entertain- Inductee (for 1977’s “I Feel Love”) into new and some familiar) set out into tion, June 30 Mystique, July 7 Man- film” as a genre. Their phenomenal ment in the 1880s and 1890s: the the Dance Music Hall of Fame in the woods on a quest. Act One sees hattan Touch, July 14 Rare Form, July success included nine hit comedy al- café-concerts and cabaret nightclubs New York City. It is estimated that them all pursuing “happily-ever-af- 21 Decades by Dezyne, July 28 Joey bums and eight hit films, breaking box in the bohemian neighborhood of Donna Summer has sold more than ter” destinies. The musical’s second Scott & the Connection, August 4 office records, shattering comedy al- Montmartre. Despite his short life, 130 million records. half explores what happens after Mystique, August 11 Stardust, Au- bum sales, garnering multiple Toulouse-Lautrec was enormously “happily-ever-after” as the characters MEATLOAF - July 8, 2010 at gust 18 Rare Form, August 25 De- Grammy nominations and mesmeriz- productive and succeeded in devel- confront giants, mayhem, conflict and 7:30PM. He’s back! “Hang Cool Teddy cades by Dezyne, September 1 Joey ing fans for more than a decade. oping a style uniquely suited to the disenchantment. In the end, they Bear” is his latest album. It hit the Scott & the Connection, A floating To purchase tickets log on to celebrity culture of this raffish district. discover that perhaps happiness is stores in April 2010 and it’s already stage anchored behind the Boston thewilbur.com or call Ticketmaster This exhibition features posters, simply found in living the tale and becoming a hit album. Harbor Hotel provides the setting for 1-800-745-3000. prints, and paintings of café, cabaret, turning the pages. Call 781-891-5600 Other upcomings show include the some of the hottest local and national and other urban amusements. or visit www.reagleplayers.com. following. STATE RADIO/JOHN blues artists. Blues Barge features NICHOLAS NIXON: FAMILY AL- BUTLER TRIO- June 18, 2010 at 7:00 performances every Thursday evening ARTS BUM - Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY OF p.m. p.m. FOREIGNER AND STYX from 6:00 to 10:00 beginning June 17. Sunday, May 1, 2011. Among the most BOSTON WITH SPECIAL GUEST KANSAS - June 17 Toni Lynn Washington, June compelling of Nicholas Nixon’s series 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA June 20, 2010 at 7:00. RINGO STARR 24 James Montgomery Band, July 1 WORCESTER ART MUSEUM of photographs are the portraits that THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM & HIS ALL-STARR BAND -June 29, Jeff Pitchell July 8 Bruce Marshall 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA he has made of his close-knit family. COUNTY SPELLING BEE – Septem- 2010 at 7:30 p.m. CHICAGO AND THE Group, July 15 Toni Lynn Washing- EXHIBITION: WHAT MATTERS These photographs, taken over time, ber 3 – October 2, 2010. Can you spell DOOBIE BROTHERS - July 6, 2010 ton, July 22 James Montgomery Band, – Now through August 22, 2010 from explore the nature of long-commit- “centavo?” A quirky cast of charac- at 7:30 p.m. SQUEEZE/CHEAP July 29 Jeff Pitchell, August 5 Racky 11:00AM-5:00PM. This exhibition ted relationships. For more info call ters hope to win the 25th Annual TRICK - July 14, 2010 at 7:30p.m. Thomas Band, August 12 Bruce features contemporary works be- 617-369-3445 or visit www.mfa.org. Spelling Bee in his “effortlessly en- CHRIS ISAACK - July 17, 2010. For Marshall Group, August 19 James dearing new musical.” (The New York tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com.For Montgomery Band, August 26 Toni Times) School-age angst combines all Live Nation events log onto Lynn Washington, September 2 Jeff ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS with current event improvisation as www.livenation.com. Pitchell. Movies by Moonlight of- volunteer audience members join in fers guests a chance to revisit Holly- ITALIAN RADIO women - all angles and aspects of for some fun competition. “From be- HOUSE OF BLUES BOSTON wood’s silver screen and modern clas- “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to the female universe. Elettra/Electra ginning to end it’s a delight. D-E-L-I- 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA sics. The 2010 series begins with a 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom is a powerfully symbolic figure from G-H-T. Delight.” For more info 50 CENT WITH JAY ELECTRONICA showing on June 18th and contin- Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Greek mythology (the one who www.lyricstage.com or call 617-585- - June 24, 2010 at 7:00PM. The iconic ues every Friday evening through Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca avenged her father by conniving 5678. hip hop artist is performing is famous September 3. Movies begin at dusk. every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM with her brother Orestes to kill their raps along with Jay Electronica. June 25 Driving Miss Daisy (1989), www.1110wccmam.com mother and their mother’s lover) with AMERICAN REPERTORY CYNDI LAUPER - Saturday, July 2 Wizard of Oz (1939), July 9 Moon- “Italia Oggi” (Italy Today) all the psychology that lies behind THEATER June 26, 2010 at 7:00PM. The genesis struck (1987), July 16 Maltese Falcon Sundays 1PM to 2PM with host it. It’s an album about Love, … and 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA of Bring Ya To The Brink, a title culled (1941), July 23 An Affair to Remember Andrea Urdi 1460 AM its complexes, love for one’s father, CABARET - September 2010. Take from the lyrics of the percussive stand- (1937), July 30 Field of Dreams (1989), www.1460WXBR.com passionate love, incestuous love, your seat at the Kit Kat Klub, the out jam “Lyfe,” lies within Cyndi’s August 6 Some Like it Hot (1959), Au- “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco love for sale etc etc. But it is also a perfectly marvelous cabaret where unique, often sharp-edged observa- gust 13 Tootsie (1982), August 20 All Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM way of denouncing the political strife singer Sally Bowles meets writer Cliff tions of the world. For more informa- the President’s Men (1976), August 27 or online www.djrocco.com that rules Italy getting more and Bradshaw. As the two pursue a life of tion about upcoming performances log The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every more like a Greek tragedy every pleasure in Weimar Berlin, the world onto www.houseofblues.com/tickets September 3 Raiders of the Lost Ark Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio day, says Carmen! For further infor- outside the Klub begins to splinter. or call 888-693-BLUE (2583). (1981). Movies and performances are stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN mation and for tickets prices please Presiding over it all is singer, subject to change, weather permit- 1470 AM. call 617-395-7757 or log onto songwriter, and former Dresden Doll BOSTON SYMPHONY HALL ting. For more info visit www.bhh.com. “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” www.regattabarjazz.com. Amanda Palmer as the Kit Kat Klub’s 301 Mass. Avenue, Boston, MA 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on magnetic Emcee, with A.R.T. regulars JOÃO GILBERTO – Friday, LUCKY STRICKES LANES WSRO 650AM in Framingham SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY Book by Joe Masteroff, based on the June 25th at 8 PM. HT Productions 145 IPSWICH ST., BOSTON, MA and online at www.wsro.com. Route One South, Lynnfield, MA TH play by John Van Druten and stories and New Festival Productions, LLC 4 ANNUAL BECKETT BOWL - “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday FESTA DELL’ARMA DEI by Christopher Isherwood; music by will present An Evening with Brazil’s July 29, 2010 at 6:00PM. Boston Red mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday CARABINIERI 7TH ANNUAL DIN- John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, di- Legendary, Grammy Award-winning, Sox All-Star pitcher Josh Beckett will evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. NER GALA - Saturday, June 19, 2010 rected by Steven Bogart. For infor- singer and guitarist João Gilberto. He throw strikes of a different kind on www.dongiovannishow.com. Associazione Nazionale Carabinieri - mation call 617-547-8300. is credited with having created the July 29, when he hangs up his cleats Sezione Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa - bossa nova beat and is known as the and ties on a pair of bowling shoes at REGATTABAR Nei Secoli Fedele presents and th “Father of Bossa Nova.” His seminal the 4 annual Beckett Bowl pre- AT THE CHARLES HOTEL evening of great food and dancing. MUSIC recordings, including many songs by sented by Foxwoods Resort Casino, a One Bennett St., Cambridge, MA For ticket information please call Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de star-studded bowling tournament. All CARMEN CONSOLI - June 18, Alessandro at 617-455-7590, BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION Moraes, established the new musical proceeds benefit the Josh Beckett 2010 at 7:30PM. After an absence of Angelo 781-396-9427 and Sabatino 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA genre in the late 1950s. For more Foundation and Children’s Hospital three years comes Carmen’s new 617-227-3989. Join in the fun. DONNA SUMMER - August 27, information visit www.bso.org or call Boston. Festivities will conclude with studio album “Elettra” (Electra) which, You may also log onto 2010 at 7:30PM. A five-time Grammy 888-266-1200. a concert by country music sensation as the title implies, is centered on www.assoccarabinieri-boston.com. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 18, 2010

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

For the record, of the 16 million Ameri- body-mass COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED cans who served in World War II, about index of more EYE ROAST OF BEEF 2.2 million are still alive. Some 263,000 are than 700 projected to pass away this year. Well, most adults with 4 pounds eye roast of beef recently Albert A. Russo of East Boston, a an average 1 large onion chopped World War II veteran, passed away. Albert a age of 60. 2 chopped celery sticks US Army Air Force veteran was the recipi- They found that the more overweight the 3 tablespoons olive, canola, or vegetable oil ent of the Distinguished Flying Cross and individual, the more likely he or she was 1 beef bouillon the Air Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters. to have a smaller-than-average-size brain, Aluminum foil or roasting bag Al was the proprietor of the Gloria Chain and which in turn increases the risk of develop- Salt Rosetta Food Store on Cottage Street, East ing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The Heat oil in a skillet. Add chopped onion and celery. Simmer Boston and Albert Russo Imports. He was the link was particularly strong among people until onion is opaque. Remove onion and celery from skil- beloved husband of the late Helen (Kinkead) with the highest amounts of fat around the let and place in a bowl. Add eye roast of beef to the skillet Russo with whom he shared 65 years of mar- waistline, which is considered more danger- and sear all sides to retain juices in the meat. Cut a wide riage. He was the loving father of Albert ous than fat on the hips. “A large stomach piece of aluminum foil in which to bake the roast. Place “Tommy” Russo and Barbara D’Amico. The is associated with high blood pressure, cho- foil in roasting pan. Place seared roast in center of alumi- highly respected and brilliant East Bostonian lesterol and diabetes — all major risk fac- num foil, or in a roasting bag. Gently add the oil from skil- was a graduate of Boston Latin High School. tors or dementia,” Susanne Sore, head of let. Place chopped onion and celery over the roast. Salt to Hail and farewell, AL! research at the Alzheimers’s Society. Doc- taste. Cover roasting pan with aluminum foil to fully seal A deceased World War II vet’s dog tags have tors recommend that women limit their roast and contents (or place in a roasting bag). Bake in been recovered in Italy and returned to his waistline to 35 inches and men to 40 inches. 350°F preheated oven for thirty minutes. family, 66 years after they were lost. Oscar The recent death of Art Linkletter brought Meanwhile, add a beef bouillon to one cup of water and Glomb, who passed away in 1998, served back memories of when my dear wife bring to a boil. Stir and turn off burner. Check roast after with the 36th Infantry and was wounded in a Marilyn’s TV children’s show on WBZ-TV was thirty minutes. Add a small amount of beef bouillon liquid June 1944 battle near Gavorrano, Italy. He curtailed because the station would be car- and baste the roast. Cover and continue baking, basting lost his dog tags in all the commotion. Re- rying the Art Linkletter’s new TV show. Yes, every 15 minutes. Bake to tenderness of beef desired. cently, Daniele Bianchini, a retired police my beloved wife Marilyn, known as Marilyn (Approximately baking time about 90 minutes) inspector found them while searching the Mitchell, was featured in a children’s show NOTE: After baking this roast for my family, I place remain- battle site with a metal detector and tracked called The Princess and Panto. There she ing bouillon liquid into a small saucepan over low heat. I stir a down the Glomb family in Buda, Texas. “It was dressed as a Princess telling children’s tablespoon of flour* into 1/4 cup of water and add to bouillon. means so much to me because he kept want- stories and more. Panto, was a court jester. Then I add liquids and onion and celery from the roasting pan. ing to get those dog tags back,” said Glomb’s Strictly for the dogs! A growing number of By stirring and allowing all this to simmer slowly, contents widow, Dorothy. “We are just so thankful.” cities in California, Florida and other states will thicken into the gravy that I serve with the roast. *For thick- Some useless World War II information. are banning pet stores on the grounds that ening gravy, use approximately one tablespoon of flour to one During World War II, Americans tried to such establishments fuel the notorious cup of liquid. train bats to drop bombs. Kotex was first puppy mill industry. Up to 4 million puppies My family enjoys home-baked biscuits, mashed potatoes and manufactured as bandages during World are bred by puppy mills each year; often in salad with this meal. War II. During conscription for World War II squalid, inhumane conditions. Kyle Waters there were nine documented cases of men of Swampscott has a lively pet dog called with three testicles. The universally popu- Penny. According to Kyle, every boy should lar Hershey chocolate bar was used overseas have two things: a dog, and a mother willing Vita can be reached at [email protected] during World War II as currency. to let him have one. Bravo! An elderly nun from Pittsburgh re- The recent showing on TV of the movie trieved a stolen wallet from a petty thief by The Story of Alexander Graham Bell, featur- using the authoritative tone of voice she’d ing Don Ameche as the inventor of the tele- 1st Generation perfected over five decades of reprimanding phone, brought back memories of when we naughty school children. In full view of sev- met Ameche in Manhattan where I was Italian-American eral witnesses, the thief reached into the working as a theatrical agency. Ameche open window of a parked car to steal the wal- mentioned how some people were now re- Vita Orlando Sinopoli let. At that point, the 5-foot-3 nun, Sister ferring to their telephones as “The Ameche.” Shares with us Lynn Rettinger, approached and informed “I don’t make any money from them refer- the man firmly: “You need to give me what ring to their phones as The Ameche!” Ha! a delightful recollection you have.” The shamefaced thief handed Wee bit of show business reminiscing with of her memories as a child Sister Rettinger the wallet, apologized for his the stately musicologist Albert Natale. behavior and hurried away. Walter Brennan was the only actor to have growing up in Morons! A gang of German bank robbers won three Academy Awards for Best Support- Boston’s “Little Italy” trying to blow open an ATM machine used ing Actor. They were for “Come and Get It” too much explosive and destroyed the en- (1936), “Kentucky” (1938) and “The West- and a collection of tire bank. The blast reduced the bank build- erner” (1940). While attending high school, Italian family recipes ing in the village of Malliss to rubble and Vic Damone worked as an usher at the New damaged cars more than 100 yards away. York Paramount Theater, the mecca of big from the homeland. Yet the targeted ATM machine was left com- bands and singing stars. Only one singer has pletely intact. “Something evidently didn’t ever had a hit with different versions of the Great as Gifts work the way the robbers wanted it to, said same song. Neil Sedaka slowed down his FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM a police spokesman. 1962 hit in 1975 and scored another smash and in local bookstores — ask for British consulting company Mercer ranked with “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.” The theme Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN 221 cities around the world based on their song of the 1958 movie “Thunder Road” was Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN “quality of living” and placed no US city in sung and co-composed by Robert Mitchum, the top 30. The top five were Vienna, Zurich, who starred in the film Ozzie Nelson gradu- Geneva, Vancouver, and Auckland, New ated from Rutgers University with a law Zealand. Boston should have been in the top degree. Prior to becoming a recording artist 30 list! under the Columbia label, Kris Kristofferson  Listening to the public! The newly elected was a janitor at their Nashville studio. Much Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn set up a website as the Beatles did in 1964, Frank Sinatra asking residents for suggestions on how to dominated the hit parade for the whole of    improve the city. The most popular requests the second half of 1943. And Jack Lemmon were for better mass transit, legalized mari- won the Academy Award for Best Actor of   juana, and nude beaches. 1973 for his role in “Save the Tiger, yet he     Ah, nude beaches! was also recipient of the Harvard Lampoon’s Carlo Scostumato thinks another advan- Worst Actor of the Year Award for the same   tage of a nudist beach is that you don’t have performance.” And be aware the 1956 Best to sit around for hours in a wet bathing suit Actor Oscar winner, Ernest Borgnine, is an after swimming. active 93 years older, who enjoys supermar-   The astute Tom Analetto of Medford thinks ket shopping.   another reason why a man goes to a nudist According to The National Italian Ameri- camp is that his wife can’t tell him what to can Foundation, Italian Americans are     wear. evenly split among the three political par- The brilliant Mona-Lisa Cappuccio of East ties: 35% Republican, 32%, Democrat and    Boston thinks the reason some women will 33% Independent. No matter their political  never be nudists is that they can never de- orientation, Italian Americans tend to sup-      ! cide what not to wear. port liberal causes; 89% would vote for a Watch your belly! Having a potbelly is a woman president; 55% are pro-choice; and well-known risk factor for heart disease, but more than 60% think the government should it may also damage the mind a new study spend more on health education and the suggests. Boston University researchers poor. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM measured the abdominal fat, waist size, and AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALlAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 18, 2010 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9)

I was just a kid and I heard church due to his age, as she served him provo- Dad and Mom talking about long as he learned the same lone, sopresatta, marinated Ralph Pepe. Ralph was things the kids were told to mushrooms, olives and married to my mother’s study to prepare for the con- chunks of cut up bread from favorite cousin, Louise, one firmation. He was given a an old fashion round loaf, so of Zi’Antonio’s daughters. As book similar to a First Com- popular with the folks from a result of Mom and Louise munion Catechism and he his generation. When Zia being so close, Dad and Ralph and Dad were told what to Mariuccia served the min- became close friends. Their study. And so, they began estrone, Babbononno got youngest son Ralph, Jr., is their preparation for Ralph’s the biggest bowl. Following my closest relative and we Confirmation. the soup, out came giant combine families on the Finally, the big day ar- sized dishes of ravioli. holidays. I think you might rived and both Dad and Babbononno refused to eat remember some of the Ralph took time off from them saying that the ricotta Easter and Christmas sto- work. They reported to the and wine didn’t mix and he ries about the dinners at Holy Redeemer Church and would get sick. Fortunately, Ralph’s house. Anyway, after a bishop was on hand to there were a couple of hearing Dad and Mom talk perform the ceremony for all other forms of macaroni that about Ralph, I asked what the kids receiving the sac- were cooked and he accepted was wrong. Dad said that rament along with two one of them. Next, Mom and Ralph never received Con- guys in their late 40s or Nanna filled his plate with firmation and had to receive early 50s. All of the Pepe chunks of pork, veal par- the sacrament of the Catho- family members were there, magiana, braciole, stuffed lic Church before he died. as well as Mom, Dad, yours mushrooms and a stuffed Ralph and my father were truly, Nanna, Babbononno, artichoke. By the time he in their late forties or early Zi’Antonio, Ralph’s father- had finished, he had sobered fifties. I’m not sure but in-law, Zia Mariuccia, his up. UNICEF supporters Susan Cohen, left, and Stephanie I assumed that they must mother-in-law, and several We kids, Ralph Jr., his Dodson. (Photo by Roger Farrington) be ancient (I was just a members of the Ceruolo older brother, Anthony, and kid). family. a few other of my second I didn’t go to a parochial Everything went according cousins finished eating be- ……. Earlier this week said Maestro Levine. “… I school, but on Monday to plan and Ralph received fore everyone else so that we BSO Managing Director am incredibly grateful for mornings we had religious Confirmation. He was happy, could go outside and play half Mark Volpe announced that the tremendous support education at the school Dad was proud of his cousin- ball. BSO Music Director James and understanding I’ve re- houses at our respective par- in-law and everyone in the In case you don’t know Levine will withdraw from ceived from my colleagues ishes. The nuns at East family was looking forward to what half ball is, I will his Tanglewood concert and friends throughout the Boston’s Sacred Heart celebrating. I believe we explain. First, if there any appearances due to further music world, all of which is Church made sure we kids headed to Zi’Antonio and New Yorkers in the crowd, recuperation time needed helping me more than I can knew that if we didn’t re- Zia Mariuccia’s house on you know what stick ball is. after major back surgery in say in getting through this ceive all of the seven sacra- Orleans Street in East Bos- Kids take a broom, cut the April. most challenging time. ments, we wouldn’t go to ton following the ceremony. sweeping end off, reduce the Several of the world’s most Though I will miss being with Heaven. So, of course, we A Sunday type of Italian length to a baseball bat size prestigious conductors will you all, I wish my BSO and kids told our parents to make dinner was mostly prepared. and then hit a pink rubber fill in for the six BSO con- Tanglewood colleagues a sure that we received each Evidently, Zia Mariuccia had ball and run the designated certs and three Tanglewood successful summer season.” sacrament as scheduled. gotten up early that morn- bases determined once you Music Center programs to Recently announced addi- Anyway, Dad in conversa- ing and made the pasta for were in the middle of a have been led by James tions to the Tanglewood 2010 tion with Ralph discovered the day. Just before she and street. Well, half ball is Levine, including Michael schedule include Broadway that he hadn’t received the my great uncle left for the played in a similar fashion Tilson Thomas (July 9, 16, star Idina Menzel and trum- sacrament of Confirmation. church, she had everything with a broom stick. The ball and 17), Christoph von pet legend Doc Severinsen According to the Catholic cooked except for the maca- was usually a pink rubber Dohnányi (August 1 and 2), performing with the Boston Encyclopedia, this sacra- roni. This could not be ball or a white pimple ball and Hans Graf (July 25). Pops on July 2; Alec Baldwin ment is the one in which the cooked in advance. Accord- cut in half. The hitter stood In addition, Johannes as narrator for the July 18 Holy Ghost is given to those ing to the old timers, this on the sidewalk, the pitcher Debus, music director of the Boston Pops performance already baptized in order to would have been an infamia in the middle of the street Canadian Opera Company, of The Dream Lives On: make them strong and per- (a symbol of disgrace). As and the fielders in the street will make his BSO debut on A Portrait of the Kennedy fect Christians and soldiers everyone began to arrive, and on the opposite side July 23. Brothers; Simon and Gar- of Jesus Christ. When they Zi’Antonio brought out walk. A single was the half “This has been a tough funkel on July 27; Herbie told this to us kids years ago bottles of his best home- ball landing on the opposite year for all of us associated Hancock on August 9; and or when it was told to cousin made wine. Of course, every- sidewalk, a double hit the with the BSO, but for no one Crosby, Stills, and Nash on Ralph’s father, it was made one toasted Ralph with a first floor of the house across more than James Levine,” September 1. to sound like our lives and taste of the dark red vintage. the street, a triple hit the said Volpe. “Since there is Tanglewood is the sum- souls depended on receiving Babbononno probably toasted second floor and a home run typically a long recovery mer home of the Boston the sacrament. According his nephew-in-law more the third floor. Truthfully, I period needed after major Symphony Orchestra located to the custom, someone re- than most, because by the don’t know if kids still play back surgery, we understand in the Berkshire Hills be- ceiving Confirmation must time the food was served, he this game in places like East that it is the best course of tween Lenox and Stock- choose a patron, someone to was feeling no pain. He was Boston or the North End. action for Jim to take the bridge, MA. The Boston Sym- stand up for them just like laughing, giggling and even Once we got tired or were summer off, and we hope phony Orchestra performs when a Catholic is baptized, singing while the food was called back into the house, that his convalescence con- its first concert of the Tangle- someone stands up for them being served. Nanna tried we knew that there was tinues to go well. Jim’s de- wood season on July 9 and as a God parent. to quiet him down, but he dessert to be considered. termination to successfully closes its portion of the sea- Ralph Sr. asked my father just kept brushing her off, Canoli filled a serving dish complete his course of reha- son August 29, presenting if he would be his sponsor. with several slang Italian in the middle of my great bilitation has been remark- 22 programs throughout the Dad told him that he was versions of, “Leave me aunt’s table as well as able — and reminds me of summer. honored and would do any- alone, woman, I’m having a other Italian pastries and the singular focus he has Prior to the BSO’s opening thing necessary to help him good time.” several different types of brought to his greatest mu- night performance, Tangle- out. Seeing that kids were To get food into him to cookies. Before we were sical achievements over the wood opens on June 26 supposed to go for religious counter the amount of allowed to touch anything we years. We have deep admi- with a Prairie Home Com- classes to prepare for the wine he had consumed, had to line up at the bath- ration and respect for all Jim panion and closes with the sacrament, Ralph was given Mom served him copious room door and wash up has accomplished with the annual Tanglewood Labor a waiver by the pastor of his amounts of antipasti. First once it was our turn. When BSO, and we look forward to Day Weekend Jazz Festival, we looked decent, we were next season when he is in September 4 and 5. For — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — allowed to join the family better health and returns to further information, visit again and help ourselves to what he loves doing more www.tanglewood.org. THE the dessert. than anything else — lead- Enjoy! Before we all left, everyone ing performances of the (Be sure to visit Hilda Johnny Christy congratulated Ralph on his highest, uncompromised Morrill’s gardening Web site, belated Confirmation and standards.” www.bostongardens.com. we kids secretly hoped that “It is with great personal In addition to events covered there was someone else in disappointment that I must and reported by the columnist, Orchestra the family who missed withdraw from the upcom- “The Socially Set” is compiled receiving a sacrament so ing Tanglewood season, and from various other sources MUSIC FOR ALL we could have a similar party my work with the Boston such as news and press re- OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 in the near future. Symphony Orchestra and leases, PRNewswire services, GOD BLESS AMERICA Tanglewood Music Center,” etc.) Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 18, 2010

The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) EAST BOSTON RALLIES Boston Herald was brutal to AUTO SAILS BACK INTO Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco FOR FIRE VICTIMS Grossman the other day say- HISTORY A fund has been set up at ing, “If Steve Grossman gave A few months back, the the East Boston Savings a fireside chat, he’d put the auto world got the bad news THE FINAL SOLUTION TO ANNIHILATE THE MICE! Bank to benefit the fam- fire to out.” OUCH! that Saab had gone out A recent discovery could be the best solution to get rid of all ilies affected by the May 29 QUINCY’S FLAG DAY of business. The obituaries the mice, and rats that plague, for example, the New York fire on Gove Street. A big PARADE were everywhere. However, subway system. It is a plant, called Nepenthes Atten- thank you to City Councilor The 59th annual Quincy like Mark Twain once said, boroughii, discovered on mount Victoria, in the Philippines Sal LaMattina and City Flag Day Parade was held “News of my death precedes by a British team. The plant entraps the mice in its sticky Hall’s Neighborhood Liaison last Saturday evening. This me.” Saab is back at dealer- mouth, where the unfortunate beasts die by suffocation, or Ernani DeAraujo who as- happens to be the oldest Flag ships and appears here to exhaustion, trying to desperately escape. They then are sisted in creating this fire Day Parade in America. stay ... Meanwhile, at a literally dissolved by the digestive enzymes. The news about victims fund. Also, kudos to Each year it seems to grow recent California auction, a this plant has raised the interest of the commuters, who Joe Ruggiero who donated more and more. The crowds 1936 57SC Atlantic coupe, according to the “Daily News,” are asking the “Metropoli- his services as a funeral di- lined up several deep as one of three produced tan Transport Authority,” to use the plant. Anything else rector and helped to make usual along Hancock Street by Bugatti, fetched over used so far has been ineffective, at best. Maybe it is time funeral arrangements lo- from Quincy Center to Pag- $30 million, making it the to try the new alternative: it may well be the solution ev- cally for the victims and eant Field. The celebration world’s most expensive car. eryone has been hoping for and for a long time. their families. Ruggiero ar- culminated with a spectacu- CAN I HAVE ONE OF A NEW FAST WAY TO DIAGNOSE AN ILLNESS. The cell ranged for the bodies to be lar fireworks display over THOSE JOBS TOO? phones can be used, in the future, to diagnose illnesses sent home to El Salvador to Black’s Creek. A great time. Recently, Dave Wedge’s and then send the results to the designated hospital via the victims families. A great Quincy tradition. Sunday Herald’s Pols & email. A new cell phone-microscope, capable of diagnosing As Ruggiero said, “When WHAT ABOUT THE Politics had a piece on the tuberculosis, even in new developing countries which are there’s a neighborhood trag- ST. FLEUR HOUSE SEAT? daughter of a city councilor far away from health centers, has materialized. It is called edy like this, helping the A number of political activ- who just graduated from “Cell Scope,” and it is a cell phone with a built-in micro- victims and their families is ists within Boston are push- college. She landed a job on scope. It’s the creation of David Breslauer, of the Univer- the right thing to do.” As City ing Speaker Deleo to find a Mayor Menino’s advance sity of California, Berkelee. The cell phone is very similar Councilor Sal LaMattina way to “appoint” a temporary team consisting of several to a regular one, but with a tiny camera built-in. There is a added, “This is what this State Rep. to fill out the term aides who prepare venues system with a fluorescent lighting, it will soon be low-cost, neighborhood has always of Marie St. Fleur who gave for mayoral show-ups. The and it makes visible particular molecules to be used to been about.” I call this up her House seat to work job pays $39,000. I thought diagnose illnesses, as tuberculosis. In reality, a blood Eastie Pride! for Mayor Menino. Four can- the city had no money. sample is taken, placed on the “vitro” of the cell-phone, STOPPED BY FOR CHAT didates are running this fall Maybe, City Hall just got an and adding the so-called “ticket-molecules,” which, in the State Rep. Karyn Polito, to replace her next January advance, eh? presence of an illness, attach themselves to the tuberculosis R-Shrewsbury stopped by the up on Beacon Hill but this NORTH ENDERS bacterium. Then the light of the cell-phone lights up the offices of the Post-Gazette isn’t apparently good enough JUST SAY NO “ticket molecules,” as it is generally done with a traditional last week to chat it up with for some within the commu- Over 100 residents from microscope, with a fluorescent light, and diagnoses the ill- publisher Pam Donnaruma nity that St. Fleur repre- both the North End and ness. Other specific “ticket molecules” for other illnesses over her candidacy for State sented over the years as a Waterfront packed a func- can also be used. Furthermore, the light produced by the Treasurer. Polito also made state representative. St. tion room at the Fairmont cell-phone can be used to magnify, and observe, the it over to Charlestown this Fleur reportedly decided to Battery Wharf Hotel recently malaria parasite, or pinpoint the malformation of the red past Sunday to march in the vacate her House seat on to express their opinions on globules. Once the cell-phone is tested on patients, it will annual Bunker Hill Day Saturday, June 12 making a federal ruling to allow be very useful in Africa’s rural areas, or in other under- Parade. The Republican a special election impos- trucks hauling hazardous developed countries, again far away from hospitals and sani- candidate will be squaring sible. That wasn’t Deleo’s material up and down Com- tary structures. off against either Steve fault. Why aren’t the activ- mercial Street. Kudos to LAZY CHILDREN STRUGGLE TO FALL ASLEEP. Children Grossman or City Councilor ists upset with St. Fleur Senator Anthony Petruccelli, who are physically less active during the day need more Stephen Murphy follow- for waiting so long to give up Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and time to fall asleep, and also they sleep less than others. ing the Democratic Primary her House seat in the first City Councilor Sal LaMat- It is the result of a study conducted by the University of results. place. tina for organizing this Auckland, New Zealand on 519 children, age 7, monitored SPEAKING OF THE As Judith Meredith, a neighborhood meeting so with a device attached to the waist (of the children), which TWO STEVES Dorchester community quickly. The city thanks to could show, from motion, if the individual was asleep, The race for the Demo- activist and former chair of the community outcry has awake but inactive or active. Children fall asleep in cratic nomination for state the Ward 15 Democratic asked for a delay implemen- a period of 13 to 42 minutes, after they get in bed, with treasurer is a battle of Committee told the Boston tation and was given a an average of 26 minutes, and then they sleep generally Steves, Murphy or Gross- Globe, “I don’t think it’s 45-day extension to present for 10.1 hours. The less active take longer to fall asleep, an man. It is a quiet race to necessary.” its opinion on the proper average of 3.1 minutes for every daily hour of inactivity. date. Both candidates are DON’T FORGET THE route for hazmat materials. Those who fall asleep sooner will also sleep longer hours. out there working the SALESIAN’S FLEA MARKET Petruccelli said while there A word of caution to our readers: observe the behavior, or grassroots in search of sup- The giant flea market on is no good road to haul activities of their children. Don’t let them spend long hours port. Murphy’s chances look Saturday, June 26 is creep- hazmat material, “the an- before the “idiot box” (a.k.a.TV), or at the computer. Make much better this year than ing closer and closer. Tables swer is not routing these sure they are actively involved in school sports or in any back in 2002 when Tim are limited so hurry and the vehicles on heavily occupied other physical activity daily! Cahill won the treasurer’s table price all goes to benefit- streets, like Commercial LEGAL NOTICE race. Murphy has been ev- ing the Salesian Boys & Girls Street.” Michlewitz said, Commonwealth of Massachusetts erywhere looking for Murphy Club over on Byron Street in “Some of these vehicles LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court supporters. He’s got the af- Eastie. Don’t forget to call have already been spotted Middlesex Probate and Family Court fect needed to win in 2010 Renee at 617.567.6626 for traveling at high speed on Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court Cambridge, MA 02141 over his affect-challenged more information. Commercial Street.” Middlesex Probate and Family Court Docket No. MI99P6167AD1 opponent Steve Grossman. 208 Cambridge Street To all persons interested Columnist Howie Carr in the Cambridge, MA 02141 in the Estate of • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Docket No. MI10P2577EA EMMA I. SIPILA she smiled. Mike Kahn from Taking Guns Off the In the Estate of Late of AYER, MA 01432 AAA Appliance Parts says the Street — Not! DOLORES M TABET NOTICE OF • Saint Anthony Feast Day Late of SOMERVILLE, MA 02144 EXECUTOR/ADMINISTRATOR (Continued from Page 4) neighborhood folk are still According to news reports, Date of Death May 3, 2010 ACCOUNT taking care of this flower a long-stalled piece of legis- NOTICE OF PETITION You are hereby notified pursuant to Mass. bread and holy oil were made garden. Which makes me lation up on Beacon Hill to FOR PROBATE OF WILL R. Civ. P. Rule 72 that the First and Final available. Many who at- feel good knowing how much limit purchases of firearms To all persons interested in the above account(s) of THOMAS GUSTAFSON as tended the Mass later ex- captioned estate, a petition has been Administrator/trix of said estate has/have people do care about the to one per month, is on the presented requesting that a document been presented to said Court for allowance. pressed their delight over little things in life like flow- move again. The measure purporting to be the last will of said dece- If you desire to preserve your right to file the newly renovated Peace ers and happiness. was filed by Governor Deval dent be proved and allowed and that an objection to said account(s), you or your Garden and access ramp. JOSEPH L TABET of Salem, MA be appointed attorney must file a written appearance in I am sure this has become “finish what we started” executor/trix, named in the will to serve said Court at Cambridge on or before The dramatic statue depict- both a painful and peaceful Patrick back in 2008. Public Without Surety. July 6, 2010, the return day of this citation. ing Jesus and Saint Francis, place for Felicia Algaini to Safety Secretary Mary Beth IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, You may upon written request by registered recently placed at the en- YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE or certified mail to the fiduciary, or to the rest and reflect. It has in a Heffernan said capping sales A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT attorney for the fiduciary, obtain without cost trance of the Garden, was sense become a peace gar- would make Boston safer AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN a copy of said account(s). If you desire to greatly admired. At 2:00 PM O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON object to any item of said account(s), you den for the entire neighbor- because “Taking guns off July 13, 2010. must, in addition to filing a written appear- the annual procession of the hood in a tiny little spot in the street will save lives.” In addition, you must file a written affidavit ance as aforesaid, file within thirty (30) days beloved Saint through the the shadow of that Red Line During the month of May, of objections to the petition, stating specific after said return day or within such other streets of the North End took facts and grounds upon which the objection time as the Court upon motion may order a bridge and tucked into a two fourteen year olds were is based, within thirty (30) days after the written statement of each such item together place. Later, the children of neighborhood living in se- killed and on Friday, June 4 return day (or such other time as the Court, with the grounds for each objection thereto, the parish were blessed and cret from the larger world a 10 year old Roxbury girl was on motion with notice to the petitioner, may a copy to be served upon the fiduciary treated to a cook-out at the allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 5. surrounding it. shot in the leg. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Nazzaro Center playground First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. where hot dogs, burgers and Date: June 15, 2010 Date: June 2, 2010 ice cream were served. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Blinkie the clown enter- WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Run date: 6/18/10 Run date: 6/18/10 tained the children. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 18, 2010 Page 15

• Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) ing is as it seems. The world They always seemed to come EXTRA Innings has become far more com- through for America. plicated and more dangerous If my father were alive by Sal Giarratani than ever. Topping all this today he wouldn’t believe off is America apparently what has happened to the Kiss It Goodbye years in their TV booth by naming the broad- adrift in indecision. We are America he was born into The above phrase is the title of a book by cast level at U.S. Cellular Field the “Hawk sometimes afraid of our own back in 1912. It isn’t the Shelby Whitfield who was the announcer for Harrelson Broadcast Level.” shadow and have yet to fig- same America and nor is it the old Washington Senators before they Jerry Stephenson ure out how to deal with our an America we should be moved to Texas and became the Rangers. Pitched in Impossible Dream enemies abroad and at settling to get. I still love He was hired by the new team owner Bob Jerry Stephenson who pitched for the Red home now too. Government my country but it is my Short who had hired Whitfield as a broad- Sox during the 1967 Impossible Dream sea- leaders wanted to treat ter- government that makes caster and Ted Williams as manager. While son passed away recently at age 66. He was rorists like common crimi- me fear my future. My Whitfield was there, he would often take 8-19 with Boston, the old Seattle Pilots and nals. Yet, we continue to father never feared his teammates to Walter Reed Hospital to visit the LA Dodgers in a 7 year career. His best watch Americans bleed in future as an American, an the sick. He got called into the owner’s press season was 1967 when he went 3-1. He made this sad economy of ours, assumption we thought secretary’s office who couldn’t understand one relief appearance during the World which has become more would always be there. It those hospital visits with players. The press Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. centralized than ever. We isn’t anymore! secretary called it a “waste of time” since Stephenson was a scout for the Dodgers for continue to watch our young As we prepare for the these injured soldiers were too sick to buy 25 years and spent the last 14 years scout- soldiers bleed half way Fourth of July, we need to tickets, so “why bother.” ing for the Red Sox. He was signed by Boston around the world in wars remember our roots as a I guess the press secretary never under- right out of Anaheim High School and made with little reason or endings. nation. It is a cause of cel- stood the mission of Walter Reed Hospital his major league debut in 1963 at age 19. My father’s America was ebration. America needs or the man Walter Reed 1855-1902, an He was part of Boston’s youth movement in simpler. We stood for some- to get back in the game. Army doctor the hospital was named for who the mid-Sixties. Back on September 16, thing and defended it. We America needs to remember once said, “The prayer that has been mine 1965, Stephenson sat in the bullpen watch- had right on our side and the sacrifices made over for 20 years, that I might be permitted in ing Red Sox starter Dave Moorehead defended that too. The world 234 years of history. The some way or at some time to do something (Remember him?) pitched a no-hitter looked to us for leadership Battle of Bunker Hill wasn’t to alleviate human suffering has been against the Indians. The Sox finished ’65 and we always gave it. fought for one day but a life- granted.” with a 62-100 last place finish and 40 games Americans felt safe and se- time of freedom. Houston Ace Wants Out behind the pennant winning Twins. The cure. People had jobs. We My father’s generation Roy Oswalt has a 94-mile-an-hour fast next year, the Sox were 70-92 and a half- had our problems but always knew that government is ball, he has a wicked slider and change-up game out of the cellar which the hapless tried facing them. Life the people’s business. It that makes batters helpless at the plate. He Yankees owned that season. Then, in 1967, wasn’t perfect but at least we will be as good as we want is the Astros ace but he wants reportedly off the Sox won the pennant with a 92-70 sea- always tried. We respected it or as bad as we allow it. the Houston mound. The Astros are bad and son. They almost won it all but lost to the our Presidents even when His generation survived both Oswalt is very good. He’s at his top of his Cardinals’ Bob Gibson in Game 7. we disagreed with them. We a Depression and World game and Houston is in a free fall as a team. Stephenson spent five seasons at Fenway. looked to them for strength War II. What is the collective Recently, he pitched 10 consecutive qual- He was released in 1969 and signed with in those dark hours we responsibilities of the gen- ity starts. His ERA is 2.35 but his record is the Seattle Pilots which moved and became would face from time to time. erations that follow? 3-6. He has requested a trade. Will he get the Milwaukee Brewers. He was traded to his wish is another matter. the Dodgers for one season before retiring. Sparky Lyle Another memory of the Impossible Dream Gets Whole Page in New York Times to hold on to and which showed that the 1967 • Karyn Polito (Continued from Page 2) There was a great full page story on former season was a whole team achievement. oned legislation to stream- ognized last year when she Red Sox and NY Yankees Sparky Lyle Al Capozzi Remembers a Poem line and reform government was chosen as the 2009 recently in the NY Times on Sunday, Al Capozzi recently e-mailed, “Sal, I was a agencies to save taxpayer “Outstanding Italian” by the May 30. Both Red Sox Nation and the Evil at a baseball convention years ago in Rhode money. She has voted Worcester Columbus Day Empire have a hold onto the legend that was Island and heard Ken Coleman recite this against state budgets that Parade Committee. Sparky Lyle. He was part of the 1967 Impos- poem, the poem is great but to hear Ken she feels are too expensive Since announcing her sible Dream team and won the Cy Young Coleman recite it was really moving. “ and out-of-control, and she candidacy for treasurer in Award in 1977 wearing pinstripes. It was a A Baseball Glove has fought hard to give local March, Polito has been trav- really good story. I’m sure you can get it A baseball glove is a beginning and an ending. communities as much local eling to cities and towns on-line somewhere. A boy’s first sure step toward manhood. aid as possible. throughout Massachusetts More on “The Kid” A man’s final, lingering, hold on youth. “I believe money is best to talk to residents and small Ken Griffey Jr. has retired from baseball It is promise and memory. spent at the local level,” said business owners about how after 22 seasons. His best days were with A baseball glove is the dusty badge of belonging. Polito, who currently serves she’ll protect their money as the Seattle Mariners but he was loved by The tanned and oiled horsehide as a member of the House state treasurer. Cincinnati Reds fans too. Griffey has admit- of team and camaraderie. Ways and Means Committee. On the top of her priority ted that he has never once been drunk In its creases and scuffs lodge “Our cities and towns deliver list is barring newly elected because he wants to be in control of his body. sunburned afternoons. essential services to the officials from receiving pub- As Griffey said in 2003 about the steroid Freckled with thrills, residents of Massachusetts. lic pensions. controversy, “To each his own. If people feel The excited hum of competition, State government needs to “It’s clear to me that the they need to do certain things, that’s fine. I And cheers that burst like sky rockets. don’t need to do those things. My thing is, uphold its commitment to only way we will ever achieve A baseball glove is Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, when I’m 70 and 80 years old and I’m sit- help them financially.” real reform of our out-of-con- Joe Dimaggio, Stan Musial, Mickey Mantle ting on the porch with my grandkids and Polito has also been a lead- trol, budget-busting, broken And a thousand and one names and moments, those guys are long gone, that’s the impor- ing advocate for the pas- pension system is to take Strung like white and crimson banners tant thing. You either have a short-term sage of “Jessica’s Law,” a the politics out,” Polito said. In the vast stadium of memory. bill that would establish “Elected officials should not reward or a long-term reward.” tough mandatory minimum be voting on and deciding As Tyler Kepner said in a recent NY Times A baseball glove is the leather of adventure, sentences for child sex their own benefits.” story, “(Griffey) has left and gone away never worthy successor to the cowboy’s holster, offenders. In 2008, Polito To show her commitment reached the World Series and he never did The trooper’s saddle, was successful in convinc- to that policy, Karyn has said pass Hank Aaron in career home runs, fin- And the buckskin laces of the frontier scout. ing her legislative col- she will not accept a pension ishing with 630, fifth on the list. But he It is combat, heroics and victory. leagues to pass tougher sen- herself. honored the game, and for his generation, A place to smack a fist or snuff a rally. tencing legislation and to Polito’s other policy pro- that is a powerful legacy. He was real.” Above all, a baseball glove is the union require district attorneys to posals — which are all aimed Hawk Honored by White Sox of father and son, file more comprehensive at promoting good govern- The White Sox will honor anyalyst Ken Boy and friends, reports about child sex of- ment and cost savings for “Hawk” Harrelson, 68, for his nearly 25 Man and men. fenders in Massachusetts. taxpayers — include ending In addition to her legisla- bonuses for administrative tive work, Polito has continu- staff at the state’s pension POST-GAZETTE ously given back to the com- fund and barring treasury What munity. In 2003, Polito filed staffers from returning to EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE legislation allowing for the lobby her administration Happens issuance of special license once they leave their job IS NOW OPEN plates with the Red Sox with the state. Currently, and Jimmy Fund insignias. state workers only face a When You MARIE MATARESE Since that bill passed, those year-long “cooling off” period 35 Bennington Street, East Boston license plates have raised before they are allowed to Don’t nearly $2 million for the lobby the state. 617.227.8929 Jimmy Fund at the Dana- Polito has also said she will Advertise? MON. and TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. Farber Cancer Institute. steer the state’s pension in- In her own local commu- vestment portfolio toward Nothing! THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. nity, Polito hosts an annual passive management rather charity golf tournament, than active as a way to save For information on which has presented over on costly fees and ensure ACCEPTING Advertisements advertising in the $150,000 to Shrewsbury performance. General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals Youth and Family Services More information about Post-Gazette, and the Westborough Food Polito and her campaign can call Lisa at Memorials • Legals Pantry. Polito’s commitment be found at www.karyn 617-227-8929. ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE to the community was rec- politofortreasurer.com. Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 18, 2010

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss World Champion Great “TONY DEMARCO” is in New York If there was any question ish, the week that featured “YURI FOREMAN” Demonstrates Personal Fortitude in anyone’s mind as to what Games 3, 4 and 5 in the Hub the purpose of the regular also brought with it a whirl- and CHARLES “SKEETS” SCIOLI, “97 Years Young!” season was in the NHL and wind of activity that you Remember that? “Styles make Fights!” the NBA the events of this didn’t see on television. With a great trainer in his corner, he’s hard Spring should have provided Several hundred media to beat. Yuri Foreman is quick and mobile. the answer once and for all. members from around the His braced knee buckled in the seventh As we all have witnessed world were on hand. One round. In agony, he continued on. Tough the chief purpose of the regu- night in the press elevator, Miguel Cotto fought for victory as he lar season in both profes- there were numerous con- should. It’s difficult fighting with a sional winter sports is sim- versations underway in at malfunctioning body part. Especially against ply to serve as a qualifier for least four different languages a tough fighter like Miguel Cotto. Yuri the playoffs. As soon as the as the global members of the Foreman demonstrated to all that “You last whistle blows after the fourth estate descended from haven’t seen the last off him.” Fortitude final contest of the 80-plus the ninth floor level to the and aggressiveness was displayed. game regular seasons in both media workroom spaces on Congratulations to Miguel Cotto, Yuri sports, the ones with the real the courtside level. North End Boston’s, Tony DeMarco, and Foreman, Arthur Mercante Jr., Emmanuel meaning begin. A plethora of deadlines fol- Carmen Basilio, probably the two toughest Stewart, Harold Lederman, Larry You see, it really doesn’t lowed the conclusion of each Welterweight Champions ever together in Merchant, Jim Lampley, Roy Jones, Jr., matter where a team fin- game with the Eastern writ- the Ring. Max Kellerman and all affiliated with this ishes as long as it makes it ers often right up against the (From the Ultimate Encyclopedia of show. All champions. You represented past the magical line of clock — especially following Boxing, Harry Mullen) Boxing well. A fine display of fortitude and demarcation and winds up games 3 and 4 which con- determination, toughness, courage, bravery among the top eight in its cluded near midnight. World Champion Great Tony DeMarco, and know how, with victory going to a tough respective conference. Having a relative luxury, is in New York. Reunited with World Miguel Cotto. An A+ to all. Then, once it is in, any- the California scribes could Champion great Carmen Basilio. These two Yuri Foreman now 28-1, 8 KO’s, was born thing can happen. Two years write for several hours before combatants combined in battle for the in Belarus (August 5, 1980). At the age of ago the Atlanta Hawks their copy was due — given greatest fights in Boxing History. June 10, 11, he moved to Israel. I read from an claimed the eighth spot in the time zone difference — 1955, and November 30, 1955, in Boston. interview by Jason Petock April 29, 2006. the Eastern Conference and and a number did just that. These two “Rock em Sock em Warriors,” “..Yuri had to deal with far greater issues then took the Eastern Con- Although we left close to Rockyed the World at the Boston Garden. as a boy living in Belarus...” “ ... He grew up ference Champion Boston 1 a.m. following each game, “The Fame and Fury of Fleet Street,” and fast and learned quickly that it was his Celtics — a team that had we were told that some writ- “The Onion Farmer.” Both tough and vicious personal fortitude and determination that won 66 games, the most in ers were still working as fighters. Both reunited at the World Boxing he could rely on to survive.” “... and he the NBA — to s seventh and 3 a.m. approached. We met Hall of Fame Canastota New York. We realized that he could soon use this drive deciding game before bowing one writer from Sports Illus- salute you two tough gentlemen. Forever and channel his energies into boxing.” out. The C’s, of course, went trated who feared he might be united in the annuals of professional boxing Yuri Foreman later moved to the United on to win Banner 17 — but in for an all night effort of history. Tony DeMarco, born Leonard Liotta, States ... Foreman, who wears a Star of not before being forced to play labor following Game 5 on January 14th, started his Boxing career in David on his boxing trunks, is an aspiring 26 games out of a possible 28 Sunday — with the weekly boston on October 21, 1948. He fought a total Rabbi. He fought in Boston February 4, 2006 against teams that had all magazine’s deadline being at of eight World Champions in one of the defeating Jimmy LeBlanc at the Castle. recorded lower winning per- 8 a.m. on Monday morning. toughest eras in boxing history. Winning the Awarded at the 85th Annual Boxing centages than them during And for Channel 5 sports- World Welterweight Title on April 1, 1955 Writers Association of America dinner in the regular season. caster Mike Lynch there also from World Champion Johnny Saxton. In New York City, Friday, June 5th was Freddie This year the Celtics played was little rest. Following defense of his title Tony DeMarco and Roach, as Trainer of the Year; Manny a different type of regular sea- game 5 he did several reports Carmen Basilio fought two magnificent Pacquiao of the Philippines, as “Fighter of son — often choosing to rest then made an all too brief fights. Labeled as the “Fight of the the Decade!” players coming back from in- trip home before reporting Century!” Our condolences go out to Chris jury rather than pursue vic- to Logan Airport for his Yuri Foreman and Miguel Cotto fight the Sarno on the passing of his mother Barbara tory at any cost. The regular 6:45 a.m. Monday flight to L.A. first fight at Yankee Stadium in New York. Sarno into that Golden Ring in Heaven season lost some of its luster His early bird departure The first in 34 years. On September 28, Refereed by God. Our prayers are with and had a downward spin — meant he arrived on the West 1976 Muhammad Ali defeated Ken Norton. you. She went to the fights February 25, recall the loss to the lowly Coast before the Celtics did This fight is promoted by Bob Arum and top 2009 to see Tim Flamos fight in New Jersey Nets in the Gar- since the team did not depart rank. Undefeated World Super Welterweight Connecticut. She’s’ also gone to see Evander den in late February — but Hanscom Field in Bedford Champion Yuri Foreman 28-0, 8 KO’s of Holyfield fight. She’s an ardent boxing fan. the mantra that was chanted until 10 a.m. on Monday. Belarus, Israel and now New York, battled R.I.P.. was to have everyone ready By any measure, the most with tough former two division World “Happy Birthday!” and healthy for the playoffs. diligent workers were the Champion Miguel Cotto 35-2, 28 KO’s. They Mr. Charles “Skeets” Everyone was and look at members of the Celtics game fought it out. Miguel Cotto is now trained by Scioli. Have a Happy the result. From a fourth night staff and the team in- Kronk Wizard Trainer Emmanuel Stewart 97th birthday. The place finish in the Confer- terns. While the reporters of Detroit. This fight was refereed by Arthur celebration of the ence all the way to game 7 of could return home or to a Mercante Jr. You could see the work of 97 Birthday of “Mr. the NBA Finals — a shining hotel and sleep late, the Emmanuel Stewart in the performance of Boxing!” will be at example of how performance game night staffers not only veteran Miguel Cotto. Referee Arthur Suffolk Downs Turf in the playoffs is all that stayed late — usually until Mercante, Jr., “A Chip, off the Old Block” Club on June 29, matters. 2 a.m. — but then had to go was in control. “Suck it up kid!” He 2010. For further Consider also a team that home , get a little rest and demonstrated control and took it. A towel information, pleae the Bruins fell victim to — report to their regular week- was thrown in to stop this fight. Yuri contact Al Valenti at the Philadelphia Flyers. day jobs bright and early later Foreman insisted on fighting on. “Great [email protected]. “Skeets” Scioli Going nowhere as the middle that same morning. Job! Arthur Mercante Jr. and warrior Yuri There’s lunch, a race of the season approached, And the NBA media rela- Foreman, an extraordinary fighter, fought dedication, cake, and they hired former Providence tions people thought of every- on. Hopefully, his leg heals up well. He’s very many friends. Jerry Bruins head coach Peter thing — even the little ex- flashy. He moves like he’s Dancing with the Forte and the many Laviolette back in December tras. For example, there were Stars and has quick hands. He’s not a big friends of Skeets Scioli in an attempt to right the small batteries available puncher, which is needed to keep a will be here. sinking ship. just in case the ones in a seasoned tough fighter like Miguel Cotto off. It was a tall order given that reporter’s tape recorder died Upcoming Shows the Flyers had just lost six of during a press conference. June 24th: Worcester their last seven games and Did a pen run out of ink? Just at Mechanics Hall, had fallen into 10th place in go to the table where new undefeated rising star the Eastern Conference. But ones were available. Edwin “La Bomba” on the final day of the regu- An aspect that could be im- Rodriguez 15-0, 11 lar schedule the Flyers did proved is the media availabil- KO’s, Danny O’Connor Al Valenti just get into the postseason ity during practice days. The 12-0, 3 KO’s, Ryan by the narrowest of margins, head coaches and some play- Kielczewski 7-0, 2 KO’s, Rashad Minor downing the New York Rang- ers would be brought to the 3-1, 3 KO’s and Isiah Thomas 6-0, ers in a shootout to claim the official press conference area 4 KO’s will be displaying their talent at final playoff berth. while simultaneously other Mechanics Hall. The constant underdog players would be making re- 26Th: at Mohegan Sun, you get “Pride throughout the Stanley Cup marks to smaller groups of and Power; Tony “TNT” Grano 17-1-1, Playoffs, the Flyers then ad- reporters out on the court. 13 KO’s, Mike Oliver, David Bauza 5-0, vanced all the way to the Cup Thus, one had to pick and 3 KO’s, Rick Dawson and Joe Smith, Jr., Finals, coming within two choose. You could not be in 4-0, 4 KO’s, Frankie Trader 6-0, 2 KO’s do victories of the title. two places at the same time. Miguel Cotto, “The Towel,” and Yuri their thing and provide you Pride and Power, NBA FINALS WEEK IN But all in all a great week. Foreman. (Fightnews.com) in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun. BOSTON — From start to fin- Let’s do it again next year.