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(Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) Malkin Has it Right on Green Jobs in Mass by Edward P. Shallow Michelle Malkin put in Juan Carlos University in since its founding in 1994, perfect perspective how the Madrid, said the United accumulated a total deficit of Bay State’s $58 million States should expect results more than $630 million. Last green jobs was a boondoggle: similar to those of Spain: month, it engineered a re- News Briefs And I quote: “Spain’s experience, (cited verse stock split to maintain by Sal Giarratani The myth that “green jobs” by President Obama as a capital requirements for the are a boon to the economy model) reveals with high main NASDAQ stock ex- keeps being pierced by failed confidence, by two different change. Before the split, green jobs boondoggle after methods, that the U.S. should Evergreen’s stock had been With Vicki Out of the Picture failed green jobs boondoggle. expect a loss of at least 2.2 trading at about 50 cents. Now that Vicki Kennedy has taken herself out As I noted in April 2000, jobs on average, or about 9 Evergreen did not say what of the upcoming 2012 U.S. Senate race against the truth about green jobs jobs lost for every 4 created, would happen to the solar- Republican Scott Brown, it appears Massachu- has been told all over the to which we have to add those panel assembly work now setts will see jockeying taking place among world. Case in point: Spain. jobs that non-subsidized in- done at Devens, but the com- several big name Democrats waiting on Every “green job” created vestments with the same pany noted it would continue Kennedy’s decision. Had she decided to go for with government money in resources would have cre- to operate facilities in China the race against Brown, many believe the nomi- Spain over the last eight ated, “wrote Calzada in his and Michigan. nation would have been hers. Now things years came at the cost of report: Study of the Effects on But it was just a few short change. Two names constantly coming up are 2.2 regular jobs, and only one Employment of Public Aid to years ago the company was U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano who was a failed U.S. in 19 of the newly created Renewable Energy Sources. a darling in the eyes of the Senate candidate in the primary against Martha green jobs became a perma- The latest green jobs fail- Patrick administration, Coakley who eventually went on to lose to Brown nent job, says a new study ure in Massachusetts is no which offered Evergreen a one year ago and U.S. Rep. Stevie Lynch, the released this month. The surprise: rich package of grants, land, most conservative-leaning member of the all- study draws parallels with Evergreen Solar Inc, which loans, and other aid — some Democrat Massachusetts delegation in the U.S. the green jobs program of the received $58 million in state $76 million in all — to build House. Obama administration. aid to open a factory in 2008 a new facility at Devens. My money is on Lynch, who would give Brown President Obama, in fact, at the former military base The company eventually ac- a good run. Lynch could win one on one against has used Spain’s green ini- in Devens, announced it cepted $58.5 million, one of the incumbent Brown. The dynamics that tiative as a blueprint for how would shut the plant and let the largest investments elected Brown in that special election have the United States should use go 800 workers by the end of Massachusetts has made in changed. This time around Brown is not the federal funds to stimulate this quarter. a private company. Rocky Balboa underdog. the economy. Obama’s eco- The solar-panel plant is a They should start calling Fearless Leader Calls for Unity nomic stimulus package, cornerstone of Governor them “brown jobs” — to re- which Congress passed in Deval Patrick’s efforts to flect the color of the sewer Would it surprise you to know that I didn’t February, allocated billions make Massachusetts a hub down which untold millions listen to Our Fearless Leader’s eulogy to the of dollars to the green jobs for the emerging clean en- have been flushed in the victims of the January 8 shootings in Tucson, industry. ergy industry. name of environmental (Continued on Page 10) However, the author of the The company lost $54 mil- stimulus. study, Dr. Gabriel Calzada, lion through the first nine Comments, please send to an economics professor at months of 2010, and has [email protected]

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by David Trumbull

Government is not the Solution to our Problem; GOVERNMENT IS THE PROBLEM ARRIVEDERCI AUGUSTUS We stand between two rule, that government by It has been said by some ing men of the Equestrian other members of his fam- notable dates in 20th Cen- an elite group is superior to that the death of Augustus Order and placed in his mau- ily which were to follow. The tury American history. Eight government for, by, and of and his later deification soleum. After his death no tomb was completed and days after January 20th — the the people. Well, if no one were known in advance by one entered the room in remained empty for about 30th anniversary of the among us is capable of gov- unmistakable signs. I have which he was born it was five years. The fickle finger beginning of Ronald erning himself, then who taken the time to investi- unless it was of extreme of fate then pointed to young Reagan’s first term as Presi- among us has the capacity gate and to research those necessity and only after pu- Marcellus, the one whose dent, and eight days before to govern someone else? All so-called unmistakable signs rification. A legend tells that death was least expected, February 6th — the cente- of us together, in and out of and find them too ridiculous those who approach the and most bitterly lamented nary of Mr. Reagan’s birth. government, must bear the to mention. I believe it would room without ceremony are by the Emperor himself, the When President Reagan burden. The solutions we be most appropriate to sim- overtaken with shuddering nephew of Augustus and suc- took office our nation was seek must be equitable, with ply say that he called his and terror. A new owner of cessor in the Empire, who in a bad way. Decades of lib- no one group singled out to friends around his death the house went to bed in that became the tomb’s first ten- eral Democratic policies pay a higher price. bed and asked whether it room either by chance or to ant. Eleven years later (that the “me-too” Republi- “So, as we begin, let us seemed to them that he had test the legend. A story is told Marcus Agrippa became the cans of the day did not effec- take inventory. We are a played the comedy of life fitly that after a few hours into second occupant. Octavia, tively rebut) had brought us nation that has a govern- and then added “if this be the night he was thrown out the sister of Augustus was high taxes, even higher ment — not the other way true, then all clap your by a mysterious force, and next, and then came Lucius spending, neglect of our around. And this makes us hands and from the stage of was found in his bed clothes, the young son of Agrippa. national defense and lack special among the nations of life dismiss me with ap- seriously injured lying be- Caius, another young son of self-assurance on the the Earth. Our government plause.” He passed away as fore the door. of Agrippa soon followed world stage. We were in a has no power except that he was kissing Livia, and It is interesting to note and then Augustus himself, serious recession with both granted it by the people. It is saying “live mindful of our that up to the time of Augus- who died an old and lonely high unemployment and time to check and reverse wedlock, end farewell.” tus, the Romans seemed to man, became the tomb’s last high inflation. We failed to the growth of government, He was blessed with an, be mostly concerned about tenant. support our allies in the which shows signs of having easy death and one he had the tombs of their ancestors, It should be understood world, and our own citizens grown beyond the consent of always longed for. He died alters for ancestor worship, that during all of the years were held hostage by a the governed. in the same room as his fa- and the safekeeping of the that Augustus reigned as fanatical dictator in Iran. “It is my intention to curb ther Octavius, on August 19, family relics. After visiting Emperor he received the At such a time, President the size and influence of the 14 A.D. thirty-five days be- the great tombs of Egypt, admiration, respect, and af- Reagan delivered his cel- Federal establishment and fore his seventy-sixth birth- Augustus, then about thirty fection of the Roman people. ebrated First Inaugural to demand recognition of the day. He was carried on the five years old, set about the History praises him for his Address. I quote freely from distinction between the pow- shoulders of senators to the task of building a beautiful patience, restraint, and true it, as my words cannot ers granted to the Federal Campus Martius where he mausoleum for himself. As concern for the Roman tra- compare with his perfect Government and those was cremated. His remains an afterthought he provided dition. Good show, Gus. phrases. reserved to the States or to NEXT ISSUE: Pius Tiberius were gathered in by the lead- some extra space for the From President Reagan’s the people.” First Inaugural Address, For anyone who lived January 20, 1981: through that time and saw DeAraujo New Chairman of BHA Monitoring Commission “These United States are how President Reagan — Mayor Appoints East Boston Native for the Two-year Position confronted with an economic even with a Democratic affliction of great propor- majority in the House and, by Nicola Orichuia tions. Idle industries have for most of his tenure, in the faces some challenges, like cast workers into unemploy- Senate — restored America the 5-year wait list that ap- ment, human misery, and to greatness, it is dismaying plicants for public housing personal indignity. Those to see that we are right still need to go through. “The who do work are denied a fair back where we were in 1980. demand goes up and down, return for their labor by a tax Out of control spending in but we can always do with system which penalizes suc- Washington has brought us more public housing,” said cessful achievement and to the brink of national ruin. DeAraujo. Other three mem- keeps us from maintaining The central government bers of the nine-member full productivity. continues its attacks on BHA Monitoring Committee “But great as our tax bur- the states and individuals. were also sworn in alongside den is, it has not kept pace Increasing, we are no longer DeAraujo, who will maintain with public spending. For citizens of a free republic his current position as East decades we have piled defi- but the subjects of a pol- Boston Neighborhood Coordi- cit upon deficit, mortgaging itical over-class in Wash- nator within the mayor’s our future and our children’s ington. We neglect our his- (Photo courtesy of Don Harney) Office of Neighborhood future for the temporary con- toric friendships with the Services. venience of the present. To free nations of the world On January 4, 2011 Mayor all of Boston residents’ hous- The nine-member, BHA continue this long trend is while our President bows to Thomas M. Menino ap- ing. “I am honored to have Monitoring Committee is to guarantee tremendous dictators. pointed Ernani DeAraujo as been nominated by Mayor appointed by the Mayor of social, cultural, political, Oh, for another Ronald new Chairman of the Boston Menino for this important Boston to periodically review and economic upheavals. Reagan! Housing Authority Monitor- role,” said DeAraujo. “I will matters relating to the man- “In this present crisis, gov- David Trumbull is the ing Committee. An East Bos- use my background as a fi- agement and performance of ernment is not the solution chairman of the Boston Ward ton native, DeAraujo will nancial analyst and attorney the agency, and to report to our problem; government Three Republican Committee. serve the two-year pro-bono to execute my responsibili- them to the Mayor. Both the is the problem. Boston’s Ward Three includes term to oversee the finances ties with diligence and care.” annual federal and state op- “From time to time we’ve the North End, West End, part and dispositions of the city’s Despite receiving money erating budgets are re- been tempted to believe that of Beacon Hill, downtown, largest landlord, which ac- from both the federal and viewed and approved, as well society has become too com- waterfront, Chinatown, and counts for about a tenth of state governments, the BHA as annual modernization plex to be managed by self- part of the South End. applications “This is an exciting time to be involved in public The Agency for all your Insurance Coverages INCOME TAX PREPARATION housing. I am happy to play a part in furthering our • Financial Services City’s commitment to pro- Richard Settipane • Professional Tax Consultant viding affordable housing to Insurance Services • Personal & Business residents,” said DeAraujo. 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Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Vol. 115 - No. 4 Friday, January 28, 2011 U.S. and Italy Working Together to GUEST EDITORIAL Preserve Italian Cultural Heritage DIVIDED BY LANGUAGE: by David Trumbull ITALY’S STEREOTYPES! Ancient Italy saw produc- Scientific and Cultural metal vessels, jewelry, tion of some of the finest Organization (“UNESCO”) weapons and armor, ce- by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco works of architecture, fine Convention on the Means of ramic sculpture and vessels, In 1963 a book written by Tullio De Mauro and en- art, and decorative utilitar- Prohibiting and Preventing glass sculpture, and knick- titled “Storia Linguistica dell’Italia Unita” (Linguistic ian articles the world has the Illicit Import, Export and knacks, and paintings. History of United Italy) was published in Italy. It was a ever know. Generations of Transfer of Ownership of The restrictions were due pioneering attempt to discuss, at least, what has been artists and artisans have Cultural Property. Since to expire on January 19th. in Italy the “linguistic reality,” i.e., the existence of looked to antique Italian art 2001, U.S. law, formulated Upon a formal request from several languages spoken, each dissimilar from one and design for inspiration. in consultation with the the Government of Italy, another, throughout the peninsula. They can be grouped Here in Boston we are fortu- Italian authorities, has Customs has extended them into a dozen locally spoken languages, at most. nate to have at the Museum strictly regulated the impor- to 2016. Similar future five- The official “Italian” is the one people learn “formally” of Fine Arts the opportunity tation of important cultural year extensions may be an- in schools or colleges. It is at the highest academic to view, whether from the and historical artifacts rep- ticipated as long as Italy’s level that we learn and perfect our knowledge of the permanent collection or on resenting the pre-classical, cultural heritage is imper- idiom and the understanding thereof. It may surprise loan from other institutions, classical, and Imperial iled by looting. many individuals that in many parts of the North we fine examples of ancient Roman periods (approxi- With this extension Cus- may hear people speak a language that sounds “per- Italian art. mately the 9th century B.C. toms has also modified the fect” Italian, but often it shows little regard to basic But Italy’s cultural heri- through approximately the list of restricted articles to grammar. Of course, it sounds anachronistic to hear tage is threatened by illegal 4th century A.D.) include ancient Italian people in the North say that the most uneducated Ital- excavations and a thriving The restrictions, which are coins. ians live in the South. international trade in looted enforced by U.S. Customs and So enjoy ancient Italian A new book written by Pietro Trifone (“Storia cultural artifacts. That is Border Protection, apply to art in Italy or in Ameri- Linguistica dell’Italia disunita,” or Linguistic history of why the United States and such articles as sculpture can museums, but don’t try disunited Italy) has recently been published. The title, Italy are parties to the and architectural elements to bring home original of course, takes issue with the other book. It reflects, United Nations Educational, whether in stone metal, artifacts! nonetheless, the Neapolitan author’s feelings, who wrote his book to simply explain the “disunity” still ex- isting in Italy after 150 years of unification, by relat- ing to the epithets, hilarious or otherwise, that are In Loving Memory of still used in Italy. The adjectives used are openly bi- partisan. While the North’s ones sound very discrimi- Teresa Capogreco natory and stereotyping and direct, those from the Southern people are much less offensive. Here are December 20, 2010 some classical examples. The Southern most common expression used to characterize the people of the North Don’t weep at my grave, for I am not there, is: polentoni (perhaps because they eat polenta!), which is not that insulting, for it refers to them as “polenta I’ve a date with a butterfly to dance in the air. eaters.” Conversely, the most used Northern adjective I’ll be singing in the sunshine, versus the Southern folks is “terroni”! Its literal meaning is “those who work the land and are unedu- wild and free cated.” In reality, the term is quite offensive to the playing tag with the wind Southerners, most of whom are quite educated. As you can see, Italy still seems to be what an Aus- while I am waiting for thee. trian Prime Minister called Metternick said about Italy, “A geographic expression!” Of course, the Northerners still use very offensive epithets such as: Zulu; Beduini (Bedouin), Sudici (soiled, dirty), etc. “Boston International JOHN NUCCI If you still wonder why Italy is not “united” yet, you can gather from the above, what life has been over the Women’s Day Event” Receives Award (Continued on Page 12) Celebriamo insieme il centenario dedicato alla donna, rendendo omaggio ad Ana Maria de Jesus Ribeiro da Silva di Garibaldi, nonche Anita Garibaldi. Domenica, 6 marzo 2011- Ore 13:00, Spinelli’s Facility, 280 Bennington Street, East Boston, Massachusetts. Dopo il pranzo seguiranno divertenti attivit sociali con sfilata di sciarpe e piacevoli sorprese. Portate la vostra sciarpa piu‘ bella e sfilate con noi. Per ulteriori informazioni pregasi contattare Francesca al 617-820-8885. 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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD INFLATION RAISES ITS HEAD by Sal Giarratani Food, raw materials and oil in their early stages. Those ing interest rates despite are prompting the Central prices dip, coal and iron are pains of rising inflation. Rhetoric, Metaphors and the Slippery Slope pushing prices of steel-mak- The Dow Jones is bounc- Bank to signal that it could On Monday, January 10 ing the issues or debating ers across the globe. They ing off 12,000 again and raise interest rates in the around noon time, I kept the issues. Both sides are would average China’s and those 30 stocks are not re- future even though some flipping the radio dial be- responsible for this happen- South Korea’s prices, which flective of the economy, countries have weakened by tween a talk show hosted by ing. However, when the have been raising prices in which is better measured in the debt crisis. Ahead of its a liberal on one station and Ft. Hood shootout took place, recent weeks and expected the S&P500 Index. The stock meeting at Davus, Switzer- a conservative on another the liberal media went out to hit $1,000 per metric ton market has not measured land, Jean Claude Tichet station. Talk radio is great of its way not to mention any by the middle of 2011, up the international stocks warned that inflation pres- to listen to more so because connection to Islam which from 733/ton last year. Glo- from India and China, which sures in the euro zone must of what callers are talking was pretty obvious. However, bal inflation is not about have done well. With 14,000 be watched closely and urged about rather than the opin- the shooting in Arizona led volatile commodity prices to people out of work and this bankers everywhere that ions of the hosts behind the to calls by liberals for conser- exceed 1,000/month. Mr. doesn’t include the 16.7% higher energy and food microphone. The liberal guy vatives to accept responsi- Tichet’s remarks as the FCB who have stopped looking for prices are mounting infla- kept talking about racism at bility for this young guy down must balance a widening work is more related to the tion and signal bankers ev- work in the tragedy that took in Tucson going on a killing debt crisis in Southern Eu- economy than the State of erywhere to ensure energy place in Tucson, Arizona. He spree. rope and Ireland with a ro- the Union addresses. The and food prices don’t gain a wondered on air why the The real question isn’t bust recovering on its larg- unity and bipartisanship es- foothold in the global media wasn’t calling him a whether this guy is a racist est member, Germany. Last poused by President Obama economy. Fast growing en- terrorist. He added, had the or crazed right winger but month, inflation jumped to in his speech should go a ergy markets are seeing ris- shooter been non-white or a whether he is a very sick 2.2%. Global inflation is not long way to help the ing inflation at home and Muslim, the media would puppy whose internal clock coming directly from volatile economy. “To be agreeable their demand for globally have endlessly called him a struck midnight and just commodity prices, but they without being disagreeable,” traded commodities is push- terrorist. The guy in ques- before midnight he gored out are taken aggressive ac- is what Congress must do to ing prices higher elsewhere. tion may have committed a and legally bought a semi- tions to beat back rising food get along and help the While unemployment and terrorist act by opening fire automatic weapon. Liberals prices as they are worried economy. space capacity are restrain- trying to kill his target or think there’s a double stan- about stability. Mr. Tichet’s It’s time to call your ing underlying prices the US anyone else he saw fit to dard. They believe Muslim remarks comes as the ESB financial advisor or call me and elsewhere in the devel- shoot. However, the guy in shooters get treated unfairly must balance a 2% rate that at 617-261-7777. opment would annual infla- question seems more to be as radical Islamo-fascists could exceed 2.5% in the tion in China is about 5% someone with a twisted and while white shooters get next two months. In Greece, and a sizzling 9.8% economic broken mind. Perhaps he called fruit cakes. This is all Ireland and other countries, EAST BOSTON CHAMBER growth rate in the fourth was following voices inside hogwash. However, the bot- the austerity drives are quarter triggered fears of OF COMMERCE TO HOST his head or perhaps he had tom line either way is that pushing up unemployment more price pressure. Infla- delusions of being a hero of innocent people get killed or and bringing additional pain tion in Brazil is even higher. Annual Installation sorts. However, the more we wounded by acts of violence. to economies. In the US, the High raw materials costs as hear about him, the more he Neither Sarah Palin nor Fed isn’t interested in rais- raw material prices are still of Officers sounds like a time bomb the Tea Party movement is The East Boston Chamber ready to go off and off he responsible for pulling the of Commerce will host its eventually went. trigger on a gun nor are they AJC American Annual Installation of Keith Olbermann from responsible for stirring up Jewish Officers and Directors on Committee MSNBC went on a tear play- violence. Individuals are all Boston Wednesday February 9, Consulate General ing right wing talk show accountable for their ac- of Israel to New England 2011. The Luncheon Cer- hosts for pulling the trigger tions. Folks with broken emony will take place at with their hateful rhetoric minds are not exempt from Boston University and Spinelli’s Function Hall in while he himself is no responsibility automatically. East Boston at 12:00 noon. Consulate General of Italy in Boston stranger of hateful rhetoric. That is the case in this lat- Taking the Oath of Office He blames the likes of est horrific act of violence. in collaboration with as President will be Neffo Limbaugh, Beck, O’Reilly Justice will prevail here Cappuccio of Cappuccio Con- American Jewish Committee and especially the liberals’ based on facts rather than struction, 1st Vice President, Consulate General of Israel to New England number one target: Sarah opinions. Diane J. Modica, Law Office Palin. Strange how liberals Wouldn’t it be nice if liber- Proudly present of Diane J. Modica, 2nd Vice don’t like violent rhetoric als in the media and Con- President, Joseph Zirpolo, when they are part of the gress stopped pontificating A Commemoration of D&Z Auto Repair, 3rd Vice same violent-sounding dia- about how right wing talk President, Pasquale Todisco logue going on in this coun- radio is dangerous for III, Todisco Towing. Trea- Italian Holocaust Remembrance Day try. Our national discourse America? Wouldn’t it be nice surer will be Kim Altschul of over issues like illegal im- if both sides could avoid per- East Boston Savings Bank AMNESIA AND REMEMBRANCE migration, health care and sonal attacks on each other, and Joanna Cataldo, East gays in the military is too which does little to add to in the critically acclaimed Italian feature film Facing Windows, Boston Neighborhood Health much like yelling at each the national debate on the Center will continue in the starring Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Massimo Girotti other rather than discuss- major issues of the day? role of Secretary. Recently elected; Maureen Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 11:00 a.m. Ferris, Hilton Logan Airport,. 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Is it Lawful to Pay a Witness in a Murder Case for his Testimony on Condition that the Defendant is Convicted? COMMONWEALTH vs. MIRANDA SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS 458 Mass. 100 April 6, 2010, Argued September 27, 2010, Decided The defendant, Wayne from the district attorney’s payment of: Miranda, was convicted of office (which the prosecutor “(1) expenses reasonably murder in the second de- provided for Andrade and incurred by a witness in at- gree. Rodriguez) stating that a par- tending or testifying Two witnesses testified ticular person did provide “(2) reasonable compensa- against him. The defendant information in connection tion to a witness for loss of appealed the conviction with a specific unsolved ho- time in attending or testifying based upon the fact that the micide that led to indict- “(3) a reasonable fee for witnesses were paid for their ment, conviction, or both the professional services of testimony provided that the (verification letter). Thus, at an expert witness…” defendant was convicted. the time of the defendant’s In this case the Prosecu- The Supreme Court up- trial, the prospect of tor did not offer to pay the held the conviction. Andrade’s and Rodriguez’s witnesses, it was the cham- The Court said: receipt of an additional ber of commerce. The Court 1. Payments to witnesses. $2,000 was conditioned on upheld the conviction, how- As has been stated, before the outcome of the prosecu- ever the Court said: trial, Andrade and Rodriguez tion of the defendant, that While the contingent mon- received monetary consider- is, conditioned on his convic- etary rewards in this case ation, namely $3,000 each, tion. The defendant claims neither violated due process from the chamber of com- that, by providing a verifica- nor constituted structural merce pursuant to its re- tion letter to the chamber of error, we declare, exercising ward program for informa- commerce, the prosecutor our superintendence au- tion each provided that “knowingly participated in thority, that prosecutors in helped lead to the facilitating cash payments the future may not provide defendant’s indictment. Un- to [his] own witnesses, con- (or participate in providing) BENJAMIN ZANDER and the der the program, the cham- tingent upon outcomes.” He monetary awards to wit- ber of commerce would pay argues that the circum- nesses contingent on a BOSTON PHILHARMONIC $3,000 for information that stances in which these pay- defendant’s conviction. In so helped lead to an indictment ments were made amounts declaring, we recognize that, Present Mid-winter Concert Series in an unsolved homicide, to structural error and vio- to prove the crime charged, Featuring Works by Williams, Szymanowski and Elgarb and an additional $2,000 if lated his Federal and State prosecutors often need to Benjamin Zander, Music Director and Conductor of The the information provided led due process rights. procure the cooperation and Boston Philharmonic, will present the orchestra’s winter to a conviction. The office of A lawyer shall not under truthful information or tes- concert series featuring Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a the district attorney did not Massachusetts rules:… timony of reluctant wit- Theme By Thomas Tallis; Karol Szymanowski’s Second Violin endorse the program, pro- “(g) pay, offer to pay, or ac- nesses. The interests of jus- Concerto and Sir Edward William Elgar’s Enigma Variations vide any funding, or partici- quiesce in the payment of tice, however, are not well on Thursday, February 24 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, Febru- pate in the decision-making compensation to a witness served when a witness’s re- ary 27 at 3:00 PM at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge and process regarding whether contingent upon the content ward is contingent on the Saturday, February 26 at 8:00 PM at Jordan Hall in Boston. payment should be made. of his or her testimony or the conviction of a defendant Violinist Ilya Kaler will be featured soloist on The chamber of commerce, outcome of the case. But a rather than the provision of Szymanowski’s Second Violin Concerto. Kaler is a major ex- however, conditioned pay- lawyer may advance, guar- truthful information or tes- ponent of this soaring, dauntingly difficult concerto, has ment on receipt of a letter antee, or acquiesce in the timony. made an acclaimed recording of the work and will be mak- ing his Boston Philharmonic debut with these concerts. Described by London’s Gramophone as “a magician, be- The International Day of Italian Cuisines witching our ears,” Russian violinist Ilya Kaler is one of the most outstanding personalities of the violin today. Ilya ity Italian Cuisine, to defend Kaler has been compared to masters such as Itzhak it from bogus and counter- Perlman and Jascha Heifetz and he has the distinction of feiting. being the only violinist to win gold medals in three of the Hundreds of chefs and res- most prestigious international competitions: the Interna- taurateurs all around the tional Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow (1986), the world have prepared simul- Sibelius Competition in Helsinki (1985), and the Paganini taneously Pesto Genovese Competition in Genoa (1981). Kaler has had a distinguished with pasta, according to an career as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and authentic recipe. The 2011 educator. IDIC was launched in New Vaughan Williams was a composer very deeply invested York City for two days (Janu- in projecting the spirit of his native land onto the world’s ary 12 and 13) of great musical stage. The beloved Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas All around the world, Pesto honor: the previous ones events, hosted by Cesare Tallis takes a theme by the great English Renaissance com- alla Genovese was show- have celebrated Pasta alla Casella, Dean of the Italian poser and weaves it into a very 20th century setting, in cased on January 17 to Carbonara, Risotto alla Culinary Academy. which three groups of strings combine in an astonishing, mark the International Day Milanese, Tagliatelle al Talented chefs from all almost bewildering variety of texture and invention. The of Italian Cuisines. Each Ragù Bolognese. As in the over the world — led by 3 work takes its name from the original composer of the year since 2008, a different past editions, the IDIC has Michelin starred Massimili- melody, Thomas Tallis (c.1505-1585). Vaughan Williams authentic Italian dish been a worldwide celebra- ano Alajmo of Le Calandre took much inspiration from music of the English Renais- has been selected for this tion of authentic and qual- Restaurant (Rubano — PD), sance and many of his works are associated with or in- who cooked the Gala Dinner spired by the music of this period. for the Italian Cuisine The Polish composer Karol Szymanowski is a fascinat- Worldwide Awards — gath- ing figure in the history of music. He allowed himself to ered in the Big Apple for a come under a great variety of influences in his life, some Media and Industry Preview of them very exotic indeed, like his fascination with Ara- LUCIA of the worldwide Monday, bic music. Near the end of his life he sought ultimate in- January 17 celebration. spiration in the folk music of his native country. In his R I S T O R A N T E & B A R There was also a video Traditional conference with Genova, (Continued on Page 15) where the IDIC was launched Italian Cuisine in Italy, and Singapore; here a sister event was held at Donato Frattaroli Forlino Restaurant where Mattéo Gallo Guest Master Chef was 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 Massimo Bottura (Osteria Francescana, Modena, n. 6 o Appraisals 617.367.2353 on the 50 Best World Restau- rants List). On January 17, Sales & Rentals — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — during the Pesto Genovese Festa, special events were • Private dining rooms for any occasion held in various cities, orga- Real Estate nized by itchefs-gvci senior members: Pietro Rongoni in [email protected] 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Moscow, Elena Ruocco and www.luciaboston.com (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 (Continued on Page 15) Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 28, 2011

North End Christmas Fund Luncheon ALL THAT ZAZZ by Mary N. DiZazzo

The Bombshell is Back Ciao Bella, Oh what I wouldn’t give brows will add that smolder- for those Jayne Mansfield ing look. Then with all the thighs! Or even the coy smile product out there for of Claudia Cardinale! True volumizing eyelashes — go bona fide bombs if ever who to it! Experiment and take could steal a man’s heart. time. There is an inner The giggly Marilyn Monroe siren in all of us!! Pile on the flopping down on a soft mat- lash!!! tress of down. Jean Harlow’s And now the hair — big, platinum hair carried that poufy loose tresses (don’t drop-dead sex appeal in the laugh — those “Bump-its” 1933 film “Bombshell” Frol- really work!) Va-va voom icking fountain girl Anita bouffants will complement a Al Natale with his brother and sister-in- Ekberg. The swinging hips of capacious cup size if you’ve law. the redheaded firecracker got them! Fred Carangelo Humanitarian Award Ann-Margret could sway an Also the correct foundation winner Al Natale (center) with Jim Luisi, Army. Anna Nicole Smith garment will enhance any (left) and Ted Tomasone (right). brought us back to the days gal’s figure. Think of Rita of the “siren” diva. The ulti- Hayworth in “Gilda” with her mate sensual, steamy but famous hair flip. Raquel 1st Lady always classy Sophia Loren Welch who has aged beau- of Boston has melted many hearts! All tifully into our decade Angela Menino in all, the “look” is back!! old millennium. Ursula brings greetings From the runways in Andress’s sultry look in Dr. from the mayor. Milan, Mad Men’s Joan to No. Sharon Tate’s voluptuous Kim Kardashian’s “get ready curves in Valley of the Dolls. for a bumpy night” curves!! It’s at our finger tips ladies Jim Luisi and Real glamour is timeless. to bring it all forward. Glam- M.O.S.E.S. The pin-up potential look our at its finest. President for Old Hollywood glam is Buona giornata, and God Joe Dorant. easier to achieve today than bless the United States of years ago. You can find America! all sorts of make-up tricks —Mary N. from the beauty mags or DiZazzo-Trumbull even the make-up counter Read prior weeks’ columns gals themselves. atwww.allthatzazz.com. Mary First of all, well arched and is a third-generation cosme- not thin eyebrows are a tologist and a Massachusetts must. Dark liner on top and distributor of Kosmea brand bottom of lash lids will bring rose hip oil products. Mary out your eyes. A smoky color may be contacted at calling in the crease and a frosty (978) 470-8183 or logging on light highlight just below mary@mary4nails WARD 3 DEMOCRATS to Hold Caucus North End Christmas Fund Luncheon Committee Members, Front row, L-R: Jim Luisi, Saturday, February 12, 2011 Mary Wright, Anna Gaeta, Linda Wren, Maria Fiumara, Ida DePasquale, Barbara Maldero, award winner Al Natale, Sandra Pascucci, Patricia Romano and Mary Romano. Registered Democrats in Ward 3 Boston will be holding a Back row, L-R: Maria Bova, Filippo Frattaroli, Ted Tomasone and John Romano. caucus at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street, North End, Boston on Saturday February, 12, 2011 Every year around Christ- The committee also recog- Knights of Columbus at 10:30 AM to elect delegates to the 2011 Massachusetts mas time the North End nizes someone in the com- Ausonia Council, The North Democratic Convention. Registration will begin at Christmas Fund has a lun- munity each year who exem- End Seniors, ABCD Seniors 10:00 AM. cheon to raise money to help plifies the ideals of Uncle and many more. The Convention will be held on Saturday, June 4th at the those in need in the North Fred. This year the Fred The Committee would also Tsongas Arena in Lowell. Democrats from across the End Community. The idea is Carangelo Humanitarian like to express their sincere Commonwealth will gather during that day to adopt the to try to bring a little Christ- Award was present to Al thanks to our host Filippo party’s “Action Agenda” with a focus on party building, elec- mas cheer to those who may Natale for all his years of ser- Frattaroli, Parziale Bakery, toral techniques and issue based organizing. have had a bad year either vice and help to the North End Bova Bakery, Mike’s Pastry The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in health wise, financially or Community. and Sulmona Meat Market. Ward 3. For caucus information please contact Ward Chair- other similar issues. The At the luncheon many Also a special thank you goes man Jason A. Aluia at [email protected] or call committee was founded over prominent members of the out to Joe Dorant of the 617-447-4987. 30 years ago by Uncle Fred community attended like M.O.S.E.S. State Union, who Carangelo. Today the com- First Lady of Boston Angela each year make a very gen- mittee, led by Chairman Ted Menino, Sen. Anthony erous donation to the Fund. Tomasone is still going string Petruccelli, Rep. Aaron POST-GAZETTE helping many members of Michlewitz and Councilor Sal EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE the community in Uncle LaMattina. Also attending Fred’s spirit. This year’s lun- were members of North End Remember cheon was held on December Against Drugs, The North IS NOW OPEN th Your 16 . Over 220 checks were End Athletic Association, The MARIE MATARESE sent out to families, seniors North End Health Center, and other members of the The Nazzaro Community Loved Ones 35 Bennington Street, East Boston North End comunity to pro- Center, ABCD Head Start, 617.227.8929 vide a little help at the most North End Music and joyous time of the year. Performing Arts Center, The TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. LAW OFFICES OF FRANK J. 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You can Mr. DeNapoli is Past email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Chairman of the NVCC, and Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. currently serves as a Mem- ber of the Board of Directors Sitting at my computer with no pulling or tugging extra attention and needs and Executive Board, and is in my office I did a little re- allowed. extra care. also General Counsel to the search that may help chil- 3. Make sure there’s an 8. Help keep the pet safe Chamber. Since 1894 the dren understand their new adult around when they play children need to keep their NVCC has been a driving force pet or if their parents are with the pet. eyes open to make sure the in the Neponset Valley, foster- thinking about getting them 4. Respect the pet’s basic pets safe from everyday ing and promoting business a pet. needs and moods when the household dangers like growth and success. What to teach your puppy or kitten is sleeping foods they shouldn’t be eat- In addition, Mr. DeNapoli children: or resting, and if the pet ing or gates in the yard that is a Founding Member and 1. Be gentle and calm. walks away assure them don’t close all the way. It is Executive Director of the Before the pet arrives, prac- that the pet needs a break. the entire family’s responsi- Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Family Business Association tice greeting the pet gently Children need to learn how bility to take care of the new Rodgers, P.C. is pleased to whose mission is to recognize and calmly with your chil- to tell when the pet wants to pet and to give it a loving and announce that the Neponset excellence within family dren. So many kids shriek interact and is relaxed and happy home. Valley Chamber of Com- businesses and provide re- and scream with excitement happy, and when the animal 9. The best thing to teach merce (NVCC) has named sources to help family busi- as they run up to dogs or is less happy or wants to go your child is how awesome partner Albert A. DeNapoli nesses succeed. cats, but children should be and do something else. and rewarding having a pet the Business Person of Mr. DeNapoli and his fam- taught not to run up to any 5. Do pet chores; a great in the family can be! Year for 2010. At the ily live in Walpole where he animals, either their own way to give your children a That’s all for now. Remem- Chamber’s Annual Awards has served as a Selectman pet or one in public. Children sense of responsibility. ber to pick up after your dinner last night in Foxboro, and Town Meeting Member. can be taught to call a puppy 6. Treat animals the way pet!!!! Mr. DeNapoli was recognized About Tarlow, Breed, Hart or kitten to come to them themselves would like to be as the individual whose per- & Rodgers, P.C. and with supervision, can treated. Animals want to feel P.S. I just wanted to say sonal guidance and leader- Formed in 1991, Tarlow, give a puppy a treat for com- safe and loved just like hu- hello to my friend Anna Gaeta ship has made a positive con- Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. ing when called. mans. Teach your child to who had surgery on her neck tribution to the Neponset is committed to providing 2. Understand that the dog never hit, kick or strike your and send my best wishes from Valley community. NVCC high quality, comprehensive or cat isn’t a toy. Although pet. me Freeway (her pal) and praised Mr. DeNapoli for his legal services to its clients. they may be soft and furry 7. Realize the new pet will everyone at the Post-Gazette “selfless giving of time and Featuring a breadth and like a favorite stuffed ani- be annoying at times. Help sends their regards. talent over the years” to depth of experience and per- mal. The pet needs to be your child to understand that Quote NVCC and his involvement spective usually found only treated as one of the family. bringing an animal home Animals are such agreeable in the economic and com- at larger law firms, Tarlow, Children should always isn’t just fun. That is new friends they ask no questions, munity development issues Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. softly pet the puppy or kitten family member will require they pass no criticisms. in the region. offers sophisticated legal Mr. DeNapoli concentrates counsel to entrepreneurs, his practice in all areas of businesses, individuals, Saint Thomas Aquinas civil litigation. His focus in- families and institutions. volves complex business is- Tarlow, Breed, Hart & (Priest and Doctor of the Church) sues, primarily involving Rogers’ expertise includes by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari contract disputes and em- corporate law, employment ployment issues. He also has matters, mergers and acqui- Thomas was born in the 1257. His doctoral thesis was a broad depth of experience sitions, litigation and dis- year 1226, at Roccasecca “The Majesty of Christ”. in family and probate law. pute resolution, estate plan- near Aquino. He was the son From this time on DeNapoli is chairman of the ning, taxation, real estate, of Landulph, Count of Aquino St. Thomas’s life may be firm’s Hospitality Practice bankruptcy and municipal and Theodora, Countess of summed up in a few words: Group which represents a law. For additional informa- Teano. His family was re- praying, preaching, teach- diverse clientele including tion visit www.tbhr-law.com. lated to the Emperors Henry ing, writing, journeying. His VI and Frederick II, and to writings and preaching are the Kings of Aragon, Castile, characterized by accuracy, and France. Thomas was lucidity, brevity, and power placed, as an oblate, in the of exposition of knowledge. monastery of Monte Cassino, He was always in demand, PINELLI’S located near his home, at claimed by the Church and the age of five, where he universities; he was always FUNCTION FACILITY stayed for nine years, after teaching and always writ- which he returned to his ing, with an ardent zeal for Per BEREAVEMENT BUFFET $13.75 Person family. About the year 1240 the explanation and defense he was sent to the Univer- of Christian truth. He was sity of Naples at the urging the master general of so devoted to his sacred Please accept sincere condolences, from the of the Abbot of Monte Cas- the order, by the advice of task that he declined the Spinelli’s family and staff. 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After numer- interpreted as signs of dull- to prepare himself to obtain ous miracles attributed to ness, but when Albert had the degree of Doctor in The- him, Thomas was canon- heard his brilliant defense of ology from the University of ized by Pope John XXII, July THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION a difficult thesis, he ex- Paris, but the conferring of 18, 1323. The feast day of works for the consumer to prevent claimed: “We call this young the degree was postponed, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Ital- man a dumb ox, but his owing to a dispute between ian Dominican theologian fraud and deception. knowledge of doctrine will the university and the friars. and foremost medieval one day resound throughout St. Thomas obtained the de- Scholasticist is celebrated Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) the world.” gree of Doctor in Theology at on January 28. He is the or log on to www.ftc.gov. In the year 1251 or 1252 the age of 31 on October 23, Patron Saint of Schools. Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 28, 2011 Local & Family History Lecture Series Ritorno in Italia AT THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY by Tony Ghezzo The dream of every person USA? I don’t remember be- Historians and Genealogists to Visit Copley Square who migrates to another ing antagonized much, but The Boston Public Library’s registers that are open to ploding myths, exploring the land is to one day return to then I was educated and I did Local & Family History research. The records reveal unique city life of Boston, and domestic shores, after hav- speak decent English. Many Lecture Series enters its information not found in any setting this extra-ordinary ing obtained success in the of these immigrants enter- eighth year. Speakers will other source. Cemetery and event in a global context. On foreign country, and revisit ing Italy come from dirt poor shed light on topics such as school records have also the evening of December 16, the sites and experiences conditions in their country Boston’s metamorphosis into recently been made avail- 1773, a group of disguised of yesteryear. The people, especially those from Africa an intellectual and cultural able to the public. Michael Bostonians boarded three places and feelings left or some parts of Eastern hub, uncovering family con- Brophy, a professional ge- merchant ships and dumped behind have haunted the Europe. nections to the Civil War, and nealogical researcher, col- more than 46 tons of tea migrant through the years I see them clustered in the what drove Boston-ians to umnist, and lecturer in the into Boston Harbor. The Bos- of absence, so curiosity and parks, in Milan, Parma, dump tons of tea into the har- Boston area, will offer tips on ton Tea Party, an audacious emotion bring him back to Venice or Rome. They carry bor on a cold December night learning about family from and revolutionary act, set the his native land to relive ghetto blasters and they in 1773. The series alter- these records. stage for war and cemented the past in the comfort of a shout at each other in their nates between topics of local Wednesday, March 9, certain values in the Ameri- more prosperous and secure incomprehensible language. historical interest and in- 6:30pm: ABOLITIONISTS, can psyche that many still position in life. I go back to Some have kids who go to struction for those interested NURSES, AND WRITERS: cherish today. In this talk, Italy now and then and every Italian schools and speak in genealogical research. A BOSTON WOMEN DURING Carp will answer such ques- time I do I find that the coun- Italian; they are now inte- particular focus of the 2011 THE CIVIL WAR — Bonnie tions as why it happened and try is changing rapidly. grating a lot better than series is the men and Hurd Smith tells the stories what it meant. Of course not everything; their parents. Some of them women of the Civil War Era, of women from Boston who Wednesday, April 27, for example, some habits populate the factories in the as the nation marks the served as nurses, worked on 6:30pm: URBAN TRACINGS: peculiar to the old country North and fruit and veg- 150th anniversary of the start sanitary commissions, raised A PRIMER OF BOSTON- remain, such as the small etable farms in the South, of the conflict. All local and funds and cared for their AREA REPOSITORIES — food stores emanating old handling physically hard family history series lectures wounded men. From Louisa Alice Kane will draw a path familiar scents, the pace of jobs, the jobs Italian young take place in the Orientation May Alcott and Julia Ward to Boston-area repositories life slower than bustling men avoid, and some live Room of the McKim Building Howe to Mary Rice Ashton encountered in her work as America, especially in the close to or in the midst of at the Central Library in Livermore, Boston women a professional genealogist small towns and those bells crime. This invasion is tak- Copley Square. did their part during the Civil and historical researcher. ringing from the local ing place all over Europe and Wednesday, February 9, War and left behind a legacy She will describe each facil- steeple in the main piazza the landscape of the old con- 6:30pm: FROM THE NORTH of honor and service to our ity and discuss useful re- which sadly announce we tinent is undergoing drastic END TO BEACON HILL: nation. Smith, an indepen- sources particular to each. are only pawns of fate. changes. BOSTON’S BLACK COMMU- dent scholar and author, is Chinese-American Kane is a And here is the solicitous Most of the resentment of NITY SINCE 1783 — Alex R. the former director of the native Bostonian and worked smile of the old folks at the the local population comes Goldfeld, public historian and Boston Women’s Heritage in the Boston Public Library’s caffé who wave their hands from those who feel that the author, will share informa- Trail and the creator of the Microtext Department before and proclaim to you: “Bravo, Christian religion is being tion on Boston’s African- Boston Women & the Law becoming a professional ge- sei tornato a casa!” The little subverted. When America American community from walking trail. nealogist and researcher. details of old Italy still welcomed the large mass the Revolution through the Wednesday, March 23, Wednesday, May 11, beckon to you but change is of immigrants in the 19th Civil War. Located on the 6:30pm: PHOTOGRAPHY, 6:30pm: A CITY SO GRAND: at hand: the local Internet and 20th century the people north slope of Beacon Hill, THE CIVIL WAR, AND THE RISE OF AN AMERICAN shop is run by Pakistanis, streaming into American once considered part of the YOUR FAMILY PICTURES — METROPOLIS, BOSTON and the Chinese restau- cities were the Germans, old West End, this relatively Photography brought the re- 1850-1900 — Stephen Puleo rants are sprouting here the Irish, the Italians, the small group of people fought alities of the Civil War home is an author, historian and and there. The little children Jews. Their religions were for — and won — the aboli- in battlefield scenes and in university teacher. A City So sitting at the border of the connected to the main fiber tion of slavery and civil rights individual portraits of sol- Grand: The Rise of an Ameri- large fountain spouting wa- of America; even the Latinos for African Americans. Alex diers. Maureen Taylor, an can Metropolis, Boston 1850- ter from a stone statue are now pouring in are Catholic. spent four years at Boston’s internationally-known ex- 1900, his fourth book, tells holding small colored cell But Europe is facing a Museum of African Ameri- pert on photo identification, the story of Boston’s stunning phones to their ears and large influx of Islam, and can History, overseeing the will discuss photographic metamorphosis into one of sending God knows what Islam has been for century visitor experience, manag- methods used during the the world’s great metropo- personal messages to their the despised enemy. In Italy ing the historic sites, and fa- Civil War and offer tips on lises — one that achieved peers. it is too easy to recall the cilitating tours of the Black deciphering the clues in im- national and international The landscape is changing bitter rivalry of the Islamic Heritage Trail. ages to place family photo- prominence in politics, medi- too: large malls have been Turks for the control of the Wednesday, February 23, graphs in historical context. cine, education, science, so- built, usually at the outskirts Mediterranean. The villages 6:30pm: GENEALOGICAL Wednesday, April 13, cial activism, literature, of towns, with enormous of southern Italy adjacent to MATERIALS AT THE BOS- 6:30pm: DEFIANCE OF THE commerce and transporta- parking areas surrounding the sea were built or moved TON ROMAN CATHOLIC PATRIOTS: THE BOSTON tion. Puleo is also the author them; it is interesting to see to high grounds where the ARCHDIOCESE — The TEA PARTY AND THE of The Boston Italians: A story the cunning system used to marauding Turkish pirates Catholic Archdiocese of MAKING OF AMERICA — of Pride, Perseverance, and avoid the scattering of shop- could be spotted before they Boston holds more than Benjamin L. Carp tells the Paesani from the Years of the ping carts: you need to put would siege and destroy the 1,300 original sacramental story of the Tea Party — ex- Great Immigration to the a Euro coin in the slot to re- small Italian towns. Present Day; Dark Tide: The move the cart. To get you The Italians are watching Great Boston Molasses Flood money back you must rein- with alarm the construction of 1919; and Due to Enemy Ac- state the cart in the proper of mosques and the presence tion: The True World War II stall. of veiled women. One can Story of the USS Eagle-56. Inside the mall you find only hope that a process of Wednesday, May 25, everything under the sun, friendly coexistence might 6:30pm: CIVIL WAR from fresh produce to cloth- diffuse some perceived BRA ANCESTORS: A PANEL ing to restaurants. Shopping hostility. An old friend com- DISCUSSION — Four mem- in such structure affords plains: “They are request- The Boston Redevelopment Authority bers of the Military Order of great variety and perhaps ing that Christ on the the Loyal Legion of the United value, but I miss the color- cross be removed from the will host a public meeting regarding States (MOLLUS) will share ful exchange with the ven- classroom, because they say the history of this hereditary dor, the small excitement I their children are spooked organization, discuss re- used to experience in get- by a naked man dying Garden Garage search methods for finding ting a special cut of meat or and nailed!!” He adds: “In • records of Civil War ances- choice fresh fruit. their country they do not Monday, February 7 6-8PM tors and offer readings from I console myself by driv- allow building of Christian The Shriners Hospital for Children Auditorium ancestors’ writings. The four ing back to the center of churches, and they come 51 Blossom Street, Boston descendants of Civil War vet- town and feasting on fresh here to change our way of Project Proponent: Equity Residential erans who will share their croissants (cornetti) and a life!!” Project Description: This community meeting is being held in compliance with stories are: Frederick cappuccino made in heaven What is the Italian scene Article 80 of the Boston Zoning Code to present to the community the Equity Residential (the “Proponent”) proposal to replace the existing 710-space Garden Stevens, a retired U.S. Army (creamy foam mixed with going to be in a few decades? Garage on Lomasney Way with two (2) major buildings with heights of approximately Lieutenant Colonel and strong aromatic espresso). I sincerely hope that we can 240 and 310 feet and an 850-space parking structure that will extend 50 feet current commander for the The old folks complain: teach our children the great below grade (the “Proposed Project”). The redevelopment of the site will involve demolition of the existing garage and a small, vacant one-story wooden structure Massachusetts Commander “You see how expensive fruit privilege we have been be- formerly used as the Boston Children’s School Annex. The Proposed Project of MOLLUS; Douglass Knight, and vegetables are?” “Son stowed by fate, of a country provides approximately 985,000 sq ft of development, of which approximately a specialist in researching tutti ladri”, they are all excelling in art, inventive- 551,000 sq ft is residential space, 22,000 sq ft is common area and amenity space Civil War military records; for residents, and approximately 385,000 sq ft is for parking and mechanical thieves!!! ness, wit and taste and that equipment. The 21-story North Tower will contain approximately 200 residential John Taft, a WWII veteran And the influx of foreign the achievements of our units and the 28-story South Tower will have approximately 300 units. and past commander of the immigrants seeking a bet- beautiful, blessed country of Close of Comment Period: Friday, February 25, 2011 Massachusetts MOLLUS and ter place in life has lit up origin will be preserved for Jay Rourke, Boston Redevelopment Authority Edward Welsh, a collector of prejudice and distrust. Was history. One City Hall Square, 9th Fl, Boston, MA 02201 PHONE: 617.918.4317 Civil War artifacts and a Civil I not welcomed in the same Taken from FAX: 617.742.7783 War re-enactor. way when I landed in the L’Italo Americano EMAIL: [email protected] For further info, visit the Brian P. Golden Boston Public Library website Executive Director/Secretary WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM at www.bpl.org. POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 28, 2011 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

WBZ-AM 1030 radio personality Jordan Rich The Landscape Design Council (LDC) of the Garden Club will emcee the “Massasoit Federation of Massachusetts will provide several judging Radio Players Music and panels for the upcoming Flower & Garden Show at the Comedy Dinner Theatre” at Seaport World Trade Center. Pictured are Frances Y.J. Massasoit Community Wheeler, left, of Andover, LDC Publicity Chair, and Nancy College in Brockton on L. Hubert of Lexington, LDC Chairman. Friday, February 11. (LDC Courtesy Photo) (Photo courtesy of on Friday, February 11, from raises scholarship money for Massasoit Community 6:30 – 9 p.m. students wishing to pursue College) In addition to Jordan Rich, a career in Radio and TV performers will include the communications. and Sara Campbell; Liana Massasoit Radio Players: Ed Massasoit is part of Krupp of New Brahmin; and Krasnow, Rolly Blanchette, the Massachusetts State BSO cellist Owen Young. Elizabeth Morrell, Rosie College System; it is a two- Jared Bowen, arts reporter Carey and musical director year college whose student for WGBH’s Greater Boston, Charlie Savage plus the body comes primarily from will serve as the emcee for Lauren Trump’s design for evening wear is among those South Shore’s Paul Cola- multicultural, working class the post-concert event. The included in “Project Beethoven,” a unique fashion contest russo & Judy Pavadore. families. Massasoit Radio Project Beethoven winner featuring fashion inspired by the music of Ludwig von WXBR-AM 1460 Morning Players Present: Music and will be featured in Boston Beethoven, on Thursday, February 3 at Symphony Hall. Drive-Time Host Kevin Tocci Comedy Dinner Theatre is Magazine and additional (Photo courtesy of the BSO) will join Massasoit staffer a spin-off of Radio/TV Clas- prizes will be announced. Harris Bloomwald in creat- sics Live. The Boston Symphony concert fashion event and Project Beethoven is part ing “crazy sound effects.” Created in 1990, Radio/TV Orchestra presents “Project reception to be held in of Symphony+, the BSO’s The fun event features a Classics Live has raised Beethoven,” a unique fash- Higginson Hall. program of pre- and post-con- three-course dinner, with a more than $90,000 in schol- ion contest featuring fash- The ten contestants cert events designed to offer music-and-comedy cabaret. arship money for Massasoit ion inspired by the music of competing in the Project concertgoers a wide variety The dinner menu will fea- graduates going on to four- Ludwig von Beethoven, on Beethoven contest are of both educational and ture Greek salad, chicken year colleges. Equally as im- Thursday, February 3 at Candice Wu, School of Fash- light-hearted events. marsala, oven-roasted pota- portant, Radio/TV Classics Symphony Hall. ion Design; Ashley Boiardi, Launched during the 2008- toes, green beans almond- Live has provided students The contest will feature Framingham State Univer- 09 season in response to ine, chocolate mousse cake, with the rare opportunity to evening-wear designs by ten sity; Maria Canada, Rhode feedback from patrons ex- coffee and tea. A cash bar meet, work with and learn talented fashion students Island School of Design; pressing interest in social will be available as well. from professionals — actors, affiliated with schools Monique “MJ” Batson, Brown and educational activities Proceeds will benefit writers, directors, sound ef- throughout the Greater University; Katie McCusker, that extend beyond the con- Massasoit scholarship funds. fects people — from the Boston area. Bay State College; Lauren cert, Symphony+ activities For more information, visit golden age of radio who were Symphony Hall doors will Trump and Michele Pheanis, also include pre- and post- www.massasoit.mass.edu. on the cutting edge of what open at 6:30 p.m. allowing Mt. Ida College; and Jessica concert receptions with guest Before there was e-mail, was then the nation’s pri- patrons to view the dresses, Hutchings, Yuki Kanai, artists and BSO musicians, the Internet and Facebook mary communication and presented by models chosen and Nicole Wzorek, of Lasell special events, and a variety (way back in the middle part entertainment medium. by the designers, and to en- College. of themed dinners and re- of the 20th century), people The program was also de- joy the festive Symphony The winner of Project ceptions. For further infor- were entertained by radio signed to help reach out to Hall atmosphere before tak- Beethoven will be deter- mation, visit www.bso.org. and TV shows like Dragnet, the senior citizen commu- ing their seats for the 8 p.m. mined by a judging panel Project Beethoven is made The Bickersons, Duffy’s nity and provide them with concert. including Alexandra Hall, possible with support from Tavern and other live-broad- evenings of entertainment The winner of Project Executive Editor of Lifestyle Boston Magazine, fashion cast performances featuring and nostalgia. Beethoven will be an- for Boston Magazine; Fashion consultant Kathy Benharris, live actors and studio-made Since Radio Classics be- nounced at a special post- designers Michael DePaulo photographer William sound effects. gan in 1990, many current Downey, makeup artist Radio/TV Classics Live and past Boston and national Debra Macki, and Brandon is a 20-year program at on-air radio/TV personali- Keith Hair. Massasoit Community Col- Show your love on ……. The “Massasoit Radio lege in Brockton, which (Continued on Page 13) Players Music and Comedy Dinner Theatre,” featuring Valentine’s Day WBZ-AM 1030 radio person- ality Jordan Rich, will take by posting a sentiment in the place at The Conference Center at Massasoit Com- Post-Gazette munity College in Brockton DIAMONDS JUSTINE YANDLE For details call ROLEX HOTOGRAPHY ESTATE JEWELRY P 617-227-8929 Bought & Sold 781.589.7347 [email protected] Jewelers Exch. Bldg. WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 28, 2011

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) tral bathrooms. Yeah, they do, but they’re all single-use, aren’t they? If she can’t tell the difference and says what’s the harm, then she really does qualify for citi- WELCOME TO THE Deputy Marshal Raylan Giv- zenship in this or any other RILEYS (Blu-ray-DVD) ens (Olyphant) is exiled to Peoples’ Republic. Sony Pictures Home Ent. his hometown in Harlan Doug Riley (James County, Kentucky, after the Is New World Order Here? Gandolfini), is a man at the shooting of a Miami drug If you listen to some of crossroads. Ever since the cartel hit man raises debate those verbose televangelists tragic death of his teenage over Givens’ renegade style on the tube, the end times daughter, he’s led a life of of law enforcement. Unfortu- are nearing. They point to quiet desperation … and nately, it isn’t long before the New World Order where now, something has to give. the people he left behind the European Union and the On a business trip to New begin to surface in the most devaluing of the American Orleans, he encounters unexpected ways. (9 hrs. dollar is the biggest and Mallory (Kristen Stewart) — 12 mins.) worst story going. Once we a raw, angry runaway living ER: FOURTEENTH joked that it would take a a dangerous life as a strip- SEASON (5-DVD) wheel barrel-full of liras or per. Moved by emotions he Warner Home Video The Nelson family, L to R: Ozzie, David, Harriet and Ricky pesos to buy a loaf of bread, barely understands, Riley TV’s longest-running medi- now it is our U.S. currency abandons his old life to save cal drama series, ER, aired Arizona? He urged Ameri- popped into my head was that is heading for wheel her. The tenuous balance is Season 14 in 2007-2008, cans to talk with each other “Lonesome Town.” Life barrel-status. threatened when his wife with John Stamos, Mekhi “in a way that heals, not in seemed so simple for baby Over in Europe, national- Lois (Melissa Leo) shakes off Phifer, Goran Visnjic, Maura a way that wounds.” Let’s boomers back in the ’50s, ism has given way to the fears that have kept her Tierney, Parminder Nagra, hold hands with one another before the ’60s came roaring the one-size-fits-all Euro- homebound for years. Now Linda Cardellini and Scott and sing Kumbaya, seemed in with all the violence both pean Union. Meanwhile, it three lost souls seek hope Grimes. The doctors at to be his message. He also at home and in Vietnam. is the yuan that has taken and forgiveness in each Chicago’s County General decried pointing fingers or Sometimes you get lone- over the world market as the other ... and together, they Hospital are never off-duty, assigning blame in his mes- some thinking about all that U.S. becomes a debtor na- discover a rare gift of connec- always ready for the chaos of sage. His was a sermon of has gone before you. This tion owing more than owed, tion that feels like family. A saving lives and the dedica- binding our hopes and year will mark the first wave and mostly to China, the story of love lost and found! tion of the people who make dreams together. of baby boomers to turn 65 world’s largest dictatorship. (1 hr. 51 mins.) County General run remain. He always delivers a nice years old. All of a sudden, Back in 1972 when I trav- BIG LOVE: In this penultimate season, speech and this was a nice Social Security is no longer eled to London, Scotland and FOURTH SEASON (3DVD) personal tragedies threaten one. Once again he has de- a theory for all those wait- Ireland, I remember that the HBO Home Ent. — and sometimes strengthen cided to not let a good trag- ing to celebrate this mile- dollar was worth two and a Big Love, season four con- — relationships among the edy go to waste. There is no stone, eh? Where’s Ozzie half pounds. We were the tinues to tell the story of Bill staff. In the E.R., patients evidence yet that the Nelson, the Beaver, Rin Tin standard for the whole world’s Hendrickson (Bill Paxton) bring their own compelling shooter’s actions stemmed Tin, the Lone Ranger and currency. Not anymore. The and his three wives (Jeanne stories; a boy genius diag- from the lack of civility in our Tonto when you need them? Euro and the Yuan have Tripplehorn, Chloe Sevigny noses his mysterious ill- national discourse. If the taken over from us. and Ginnifer Goodwin) and ness; a cancer-ridden prison culprit listened to so-called People’s Republic of Meanwhile, back here at now — nine children. A new doctor is haunted by the right-wing radio, it was prob- Cambridge Still at it home, under Our Fearless maelstrom of personal is- men he put to death; and a ably to drown out the Recently I read that the Leader in the White House, sues swirl around Bill as he woman arrives expecting screaming voices inside his Cambridge City Council is the healthcare overhaul launches yet another busi- her 13th baby! (13 hrs. 45 own head. actually considering the silly signed into law last March ness venture aimed at di- mins.) Hey, I don’t like people idea of requiring gender- still has those “death pan- versifying his assets: a Mor- THE HEAVY (DVD) screaming at each other neutral restrooms in all els” in it. Government mon-friendly casino he Lionsgate thinking that’s the way to public buildings. Said John bureaucrats will be deciding planned with Native-Ameri- During a routine hit, debate issues. I’ve seen this Gintell, co-chair of who will and will not get that can partners. At the same “Boots” Mason (Gary Stretch) senseless talk coming from Cambridge’s Gay, Lesbian, surgery that is needed. If time, and more surprisingly, learns a hit has been placed both sides. If you’re going to Bisexual and Transgendered you’re too young or too old, Bill eschews a chance to on his own life when a blame Fox News, you better Commission, “A bunch of you’ll need to be thinking seize the Prophet mantle at crooked cop named Dunn be ready to blame MSNBC too. people feel uncomfortable cemetery not operating Juniper Creek (made avail- (Vinnie Jones) tries to kill going to a men’s room or a room. able by the apparent demise him. While he seeks his re- Last of TV’s women’s room.” However, I Also, as far as George of prior Prophet Roman venge, secrets kept hidden Nelson Family Passes Away got something to tell Mr. Orwell’s fictional of Big Grant) in favor of an even are exposed and no innocent David Nelson who starred Gintell: “I’m uncomfortable Brother government goes, more high-profile calling: bystander is safe as bullets with his family in ABC’s “The with folks who don’t know “1984” is really here. Out in running for State Senate in fly. In this world where you Adventures of Ozzie and what toilet to use. As for say- California, it is reported that Utah. (9 hrs.) can trust no one, all bets are Harriet,” has passed away at ing this will help opposite one supermarket chain has LET ME IN (DVD) off! The Heavy carries a lot already planted chips into age 74. He had been battling gender parents taking young Anchor Bay Ent. of weight and action! (1 hr. the hands of its customers complications from colon children to the bathroom, In bleak New Mexico, a 42 mins.). to make things easier at the cancer. He was the last sur- that is hogwash. A gender — lonely, bullied boy, Owen BURIED check-out line. We are get- viving member of the neutral bathroom open to (Kodi Smit-McPhee), forms a (2-Blu-ray+DVD Combo) ting GPSed all over the place. Nelsons TV family, which more than one person at a unique bond with his mys- Lionsgate Our country seems to be included Ozzie, his wife time is the last place I’d terious new neighbor, Abby Paul Conroy (Ryan falling apart both financially Harriet and his younger take a young child to. I have (Chloe Grace Moretz), who Reynolds) is not ready to die, and ethically. We have no brother Ricky. The weekly no problem with single use moves from town to town with but when he wakes up six standards to uphold. Any- show started on radio in bathrooms for any gender, the man who appear to be feet underground with no thing seems to go and we are 1952 as “Here Come the but not multiuser bath- her father (Richard Jenkins). idea of who put him there or becoming drones to a face- Nelsons” and then quickly rooms. That’s a no-no to me. Trapped in the mind and why, life for the truck driver less government. Our indi- moved over to television and If folks can’t decide which body of a child, however, and family man instantly vidual liberties are endan- lasted until 1966. Dave bathroom to use perhaps Abby is forced to hide a hor- becomes a hellish struggle Nelson was honored with a they should just hold it until gered and THEY say it is for our own good, but for whose rific secret of bloodthirsty for survival. Buried with only star on Hollywood’s Walk of they get home. survival. But in a world of a cell phone and a lighter, Fame. Cambridge Vice Mayor good is it really? We used to call ourselves both tenderness and terror, his contact with the outside Once again I get reminded Henrietta Davis says she how can you invite in the world and ability to piece to- of how old I am because I would like to see gender- an exceptional nation, but now we have an occupant in one friend who may unleash gether clues that could help remember watching this neutral bathrooms in Cam- the ultimate nightmare? him discover his location show every Wednesday bridge. Says Davis, “Really, the White House who thinks we’re really no better than The ultimate horror film! (1 are maddeningly limited. evening and always waited what’s the harm” and hr. 55 mins.) Poor reception, a rapidly for Ricky Nelson to play one pointed out small busi- every other nation on this Earth and apparently up JUSTIFIED: draining battery, and a dwin- of his latest rock and roll re- nesses and people’s homes FIRST SEASON (DVD) dling oxygen supply become leases. The first tune that already have gender-neu- there with North Korea or Venezuela. Sony Pictures Home Ent. his worst enemies in a I’m not sure those upcom- In Season One, Timothy highly confined race against Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery ing “End Times” preached Olyphant stars as a modern- time; fighting panic, despair from TV pulpits are corning, day Western hero based and delirium. Paul has only Traditional Burial Plot but the end times for the on the character created by ninety minutes to be res- American taxpayer are legendary crime novelist cued before his worst night- (for 2) Starting at $1500 surely at hand. Elmore Leonard from his mare comes true. Take a deep short story, Fire in the Hole.” breath — now! (1 hr. 45 mins.) 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The program will feature German vio- Founded in Milan in 1985, the MASTERWORKS FROM THE linist Arabella Steinbacher in her BSO legendary ensemble Il Giardino ROSE-MARIE AND EIJK VAN subscription debut, along with the Armonico celebrates its 25th anni- OTTERLOO COLLECTION - Febru- orchestra’s own Elizabeth Rowe on versary season by making its début ary 26, 2011 to June 19, 2011. Nearly NOW flute and John Ferrillo on oboe Tick- with the Boston Early Music Festival. seventy paintings from the interna- ets are available by calling 888-266- Acclaimed around the globe for their tionally acclaimed collection of Eijk PLAYING 1200, visiting www.bso.org, and at the performances and recordings, these and Rose-Marie van Otterloo illumi- Symphony Hall box office. $20 tickets eight extraordinary musicians will nate one of the greatest artistic and for those under 40 are also available. bring their talents to an evening of cultural chapters in history. The Van In these concerts led by the great sonatas and concerti by Venetian Otterloo collection is virtually UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN German conductor Christoph von Baroque masters. For tickets call unrivaled for its masterworks by the Dohnányi, BSO principal players 617-661-1812 or visit www.bemf.org. leading Dutch and Flemish artists of Elizabeth Rowe, flute, and John the 1600s: Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Ferrillo, oboe, step to the front of the Jacob van Ruisdael, Jan Brueghel orchestra to perform György Ligeti’s Special Events the Elder, Aelbert Cuyp and many 1972 Double Concerto. Making her others. At PEM, over 20 examples of BSO subscription series debut, the 17th-century Dutch and Flemish fur- TOP OF THE HUB RESTAURANT young German violinist Arabella niture and decorative arts, also from 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA Steinbacher is soloist in Mozart’s Vio- the Van Otterloo collection, are VALENTINE’S DAY - February 14, lin Concerto No. 4. Antonín DvoYák shown in the company of these glori- 2011. Guests are invited to enjoy live wrote his powerful yet elegant Sym- ous portraits, still lifes, landscapes music and dancing at Top of the Hub’s phony No. 7 for London’s Royal Phil- and interiors. Made possible in part Lounge. The Marty Ballou Trio will be harmonic Society. The success of this by a generous grant from the Richard featured. A vegetarian menu will also 1885 work helped greatly to establish C. von Hess Foundation, the Samuel be available upon request. Advance the composer’s international fame. H. Kress Foundation, the Circle of credit card reservations available by The Pre-Concert Talk will be given by Friends and the Netherland-America calling 617-536-1775, are required for Helen Greenwald, New England Con- Foundation in honor of Frederik J. Valentine’s seating. servatory, from 6:45pm - 7:15pm at Duparc. Symphony Hall. Free to performance FREEPORT [NO. 002]: MARIANNE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ticket holders. Doors open at 6:30pm. MUELLER - March 26, 2011 to Science Park, Boston, MA December 31, 2011. Located in FRIDAY EVENING STARGAZING SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB the: Photography, Hilborn Gallery. AT THE GILLILAND OBSERVA- DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel Swiss artist Marianne Mueller delves TORY – Every Friday from 8:30 – 10:00 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Allston, MA into PEM’s collection to create PM – FREE – Enjoy the Museum’s roof- ART FELLUCA AND HIS GROUP - an installation that combines top observatory equipped with a com- Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 8:00 PM. museum objects and the artist’s puter-controlled 12-inch Meade The Art Felluca Group is an eleven personal archive of photographs. Un- LX200 telescope – you’ll be amazed piece band that will feature Art on expected juxtapositions of time, and astounded by it all. soprano sax, Matt Joseph on trum- place and influence arise in this, the WEATHER-WISE – This new per- pet, Aaron Bahr on trumpet and artist’s first solo exhibition at a U.S. manent 2,800 square foot interactive flugelhorn, Michael Sachs on alto and museum. exhibit takes you through the scales soprano sax, Leon Cotter on tenor FREEPORT [NO. 003]: SUSAN of weather. It features the CBS4 saxophone, Clayton DeWalt on trom- PHILIPSZ - May 1, 2011 to Septem- Weather Team as video guides, help- bone, Ben Whiting on baritone saxo- ber 1, 2011. Susan Philipsz creates ing people to understand the science phone, Greg Duncan on guitar, sound installations that explore ways and technology behind weather pre- Takeshi Ohbayashi on piano, Oliver in which the emotive and psycho- dictions. Some of the features are: Watkinson on acoustic bass, Jona- logical properties of song alter a The Art Felluca Group is an eleven piece band that will Storm Watch Living Room, where visi- than Pinson on drums and special listener’s perception of place and feature Art on soprano sax, Matt Joseph on trumpet, tors experience simulated severe guest vocalist Jihye Kim.Primarily an time. Hearing her disembodied voice weather conditions as if they were Aaron Bahr on trumpet and flugelhorn, Michael Sachs alto saxophonist, Art also plays so- in settings where you least expect to looking out a window of their home; on alto and soprano sax, Leon Cotter on tenor saxophone, prano saxophone, flute and clarinet. have such an intimate experience Fog Tornado, where a simulated 3-D Art began his musical studies on pi- sets up a tension between the Clayton DeWalt on trombone, Ben Whiting on baritone tornado shows how a real tornado can ano at age 6, took up clarinet at age listener’s private memories and the saxophone, Greg Duncan on guitar, Takeshi Ohbayashi form; Walk-through Weather Front, 10 and then alto saxophone a year communal associations of song. where visitors can walk down a corri- on piano, Oliver Watkinson on acoustic bass, Jonathan later. It was after hearing the Dave PAINTING THE MODERN IN IN- dor in front of a canopy of clouds and Pinson on drums and special guest vocalist Jihye Kim. Brubeck Quartet’s recording Time Out DIA - April 10, 2010 to January 1, experience temperature changes, that featured saxophonist Paul 2012. It features seven renowned Check out Music Section for more details. wind gusts and rain sounds; and much Desmond that Art began to really de- painters who came of age during the more. The Museum of Science has PROMETHEUS BOUND – March velop a smoking interest in jazz. Pur- height of the movement to free India more than 600 permanent hands-on 2011. An outcry against tyranny, the chase tickets by calling 617-562-4111 from British rule. To liberate them- exhibits, frequent traveling exhibi- THEATER bold new musical Prometheus Bound or online at www.scullersjazz.com. selves from a position at the margins tions and a staff of science interpret- illustrates one man’s struggle against of an art world shaped by the colonial THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY ers. For more information about other the brute force of a ruthless dictator. THE WILBUR THEATRE establishment, they organized path- OF BOSTON aspects of the MOS, please visit Written by Tony Award and Grammy 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA breaking associations - the Calcutta 140 Claredon St., Boston, MA www.mos.org or call 617-723-2500 or Award-winning lyricist and playwright HERB ALPERT AND LANI HALL - Artists Group in 1943, the Progres- MY NAME IS ASHER LEV – (TTY) 617-589-0417. Steven Sater (Spring Awakening) with Thursday, February 17, 2011 at February 11 – March 12, 2011. My sive Artists Group in 1947 Bombay, music composed by System of a Down 7:30PM. For more than fifty years, Name is Asher Lev follows the jour- and the Delhi Shilpi Chakra in 1949. lead singer and Grammy Award-win- Herb Alpert has come to mean ney of a controversial young Jewish They pioneered new approaches to ning composer Serj Tankian. This bold many things to many people. To ARTS painter torn between his Hasidic up- painting, repositioning their own art new musical is inspired by Aeschylus’s generations of music fans, Alpert is bringing and his desire to paint. His practices internationally and in rela- ancient Greek tragedy about the suf- the dark-haired, trumpet-playing artistic gift threatens to estrange him THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM tion to the 5,000-year history of art in fering of Western civilization’s first pris- songmaker whose name instantly from his sheltered religious commu- 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA India. For more information please log oner of conscience. A.R.T. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

For five years after he was diagnosed with weed is one COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Alzheimer’s disease, Ronald Reagan was of the ingre- BROILED LAMB CHOPS not told he had the deadly illness because dients in 4 lamb chops 2 fresh tomatoes sliced his devoted wife Nancy decided to keep some ice 2 garlic cloves (optional) ex-president blissfully unaware of his dire cream. chopped or crushed chopped mushrooms condition. That’s one of the bombshell The exotic 3 tablespoons olive oil (optional) revelations in the blockbuster new book, “My and brilliant Mona-Lisa Cappuccio reminds 1 teaspoon oregano salt and black pepper Father at 100, A Memoir,” penned by his son us, Americans on average eat eighteen 1 large onion sliced (optional) Ron Reagan. Reagan, the country’s 40th acres of pizza every day. Saturday night is president, left office in 1989. In 1994, he the biggest night of the week for eating pizza. In a bowl, mix chopped or crushed garlic with oil and disclosed he had been diagnosed with The charming Christina Quinlan of oregano. Using pastry brush, spread the mixture onto both Alzheimer’s disease and informed the na- Windham, New Hampshire, informs us, sides of each lamb chop. Marinate lamb chops in extra tion through a handwritten letter that he during your lifetime, you will eat sixty marinating mixture in a dish for at least thirty minutes. was beginning “the journey that will lead thousand pounds of food — the weight of six TO BROIL: Lightly spray broiling tray with oil before plac- me into the sunset of my life.” But Ron con- elephants. ing chops on the tray. Place tray with chops in oven at least firms in the book that his father was actu- Popping pills is popular in France! What two inches under the broiling coils to broil fifteen to twenty ally diagnosed with the brain-robbing will it take for France to get serious about minutes, depending on thickness of chops. Turn chops oc- disease in 1989 after a fall from a horse regulating prescription drugs? asked casionally in order to cook on both sides. Broil chops until required him to undergo surgery to relieve Sauveur Boukris. We French love to take they reach the consistency desired. Before serving, brush pressure in his skull. Nancy did not tell her pills, we are the biggest consumers of medi- extra marinating mixture over chops. Salt and pepper to husband about his terminal illness for five cines in Europe. French doctors “tend to taste. full years — until the disease had pro- prescribe far more heavily” than their for- OPTIONAL: Place tomato slices over marinated lamb chops gressed substantially, according to the book. eign colleagues, dispensing four to five in broiling tray. Then spread onion slices over tomato Ron writes that before his father took his drugs to treat any given malady, while slices. Sprinkle a little oregano and oil over the onions. last breath on June 5, 2004, at age 93, he German and Dutch doctors prescribe two or Chopped mushrooms can also be added. Cover broiling tray lifted his head off the pillow and strained three. Adverse reactions to prescription with aluminum foil before placing in the oven at least two his head to find the face of his wife. Eyes drugs cause more than 130,000 hospitaliza- inches under the broiling coils. Broil about twenty to thirty wide open; they saw each other for the last tions a year and kill some 9,000 people — minutes depending on thickness of chops. Check for desired time. The dying leader was silent, but Nancy twice as many as die in car accidents. The tenderness. Remove cover to allow browning. Salt and pepper told him: “I love you honey, I love you.” After Health Ministry says the diabetes drug to taste. hearing those words, Reagan put his head Mediator, which was used by millions as an Serves two. back on the pillow, exhaled and died. appetite suppressant until it was taken off NOTE: I have grilled marinated lamb chops many times on From the gossip tabloid National Enquirer the market last year, may have killed 500 our charcoal gas grill following this recipe. When I add tomato we learned actor John Travolta has broken people by damaging their heart valves. and onion slices, I arrange everything in a throwaway broiling his wife, Kelly’s heart — leaving her and How to avoid dry winter skin. Don’t take tray, cover it with aluminum foil and cook over the grill. Then spending the night in a hotel. Less than a hot showers. “Long, hot showers strip the uncover them and brown slightly on the grill. month after the arrival of the couple’s skin of essential oils. Switch soaps. Most miracle baby Benjamin, the “Hairspray” star soaps are “too harsh.” Use the gentlest one left wife Kelly Preston and took off with three you can find, and watch out for “lye, artifi- Vita can be reached at [email protected] buddies, reveal insiders. And as The Enquirer cial scents, and antibacterial agents like recently revealed, his 48-year-old wife — triclosan.” Moisturize better. Moisturizers who gave birth to adorable Benjamin on should be thick and the fewer ingredients • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) November 23 — has been begging him to the better.” last century and a half. Unity has not been achieved tell her the truth about his sexuality. Do you have a good-luck charm? Good-luck Umberto Bossi of the North- yet. As things stand now, I Healthy news! Naps make you smarter. charms give you an advantage — if you ern League often refers to wonder if and when it may Sleep seems to “reboot” the brain. Dream- believe they work. In a series of experi- the Southerners as “terroni,” be achieved. The only solu- ing makes you smarter still. Harvard ments, people who carried a lucky charm and feels “superior” to any of tion may be: full autonomy, researchers asked people to navigate a maze, set higher goals and felt more confident than them. You may ask, where and justice to those regions, and found that those who both napped and those who left their rabbit’s foot at home. in the world is the so-called especially Sicily, that never dreamed about their maze experience in any It’s that confidence — not magic — that “Italia Unita”? The use and experienced one. True unity way showed a tenfold improvement when makes the difference. In one test, subjects abuse of attributes is not an means true “brotherhood.” they did the maze a second time. “Dreams who’d been told that a golf ball was “lucky” edifying spectacle. It contin- That’s why the Italian na- are the brain’s way of processing, integrat- tended to perform better than those who ues to perpetuate, as we tional anthem sounds so ing and really understanding new informa- were simply handed the ball. “Superstitious have also experienced in anachronistic. That is, we tion,” says neuroscientist Robert Stickgold. behavior won’t help you win the lottery,” says this country, the separation, are not “fratelli d’Italia” yet Read carefully! Laughter improves your ap- psychologist Barbara Stoberock. “But it could both social, educational and (Italian brothers). petite. Repeated bouts of “mirthful laugh- help you win a sporting event or pass a test.” financial, that exists be- In order to be “brothers” we ter” — produced by watching funny, Charming facts! According to Steven tween the “two Italies.” What need to be “respectful” to- 20-minute clips were found to trigger a rise Sebestyen, a woman is always ready to de- began in 1861 with the ward each other. Can this be in the hormone ghrelin, which cues hun- scribe another woman as charming, but only “Risorgimento” (resurrec- possible? Let’s wait and see. ger, and a drop in leptin, which cues sati- if the other woman is not charming. And tion movement) was only a Meanwhile, we leave the ety. In fact, laughter can offer some of the Steven’s brainy and beautiful wife Theresa, dream and nothing else. answer to ... posterity! same benefits as exercise, such as lower says, “Charm is the power to make some- blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Study one else feel that both of you are wonderful. author Lee Berk says laughter therapy Wow! A record 15 million people from 1st Generation might be viable option “for patients who dozens of countries this year entered the cannot use physical activity to normalize U.S. green-card lottery, an immigration pro- Italian-American or enhance their appetite,” including eld- gram that leads to permanent U.S. residence erly patients with so-called wasting disease for 50,000 people annually. Winners are Vita Orlando Sinopoli or even widowers, who commonly suffer selected randomly, and then receive a back- depression and lose their appetite following ground check. Shares with us the death of a spouse. Time to do some show business reminisc- a delightful recollection Time for some useless information! Hot ing with the stately noted musicologist water is heavier than cold. One hundred Albert Natale. Noel Coward wrote the theme of her memories as a child seven incorrect medical procedures will be song used by one of radio’s most popular growing up in performed by the end of the day today. About shows, “Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons.” Boston’s “Little Italy” seven million cars are junked each year in The song was called “Someday I’ll Find the United States. Leif Erikson was the first You.” Composer/musician/arranger Leroy and a collection of European to set foot in North America, in Anderson graduated from Harvard Univer- Italian family recipes 1000 C.E., not Columbus. There are about sity with honors in 1929. Hits included five thousand different languages spoken on “The Syncopated Clock,” “Blue Tango,” and from the homeland. Earth. The Kentucky Fried Chicken slogan “Sleigh Ride,” which became a classic. “Finger-lickin’ good” came out as “Eat your Natale reminded us, born Alfred Cucozza fingers off” in Chinese. The most common in Philadelphia in 1921, Mario Lanza, took Great as Gifts name in the world is Mohammed. One more his mother’s name as his stage name and FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM time! The most common name in Italy is became the first vocalist to sell 2.5 million and in local bookstores — ask for Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Mario Rossi. Remember, tomatoes and albums and the first singer to receive a gold Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN cucumbers are fruits! disc for his recording of “Be My Love.” After Robyn Waters of Swampscott reminds us, a legendary recording career (he made 390 pound cake is so called because the origi- records), he went to Hollywood and made nal recipe required one pound of butter. eight movies (1949-1959). Born the same For events going on in Massachusetts The astute, Lucille A. Monuteaux, Office year that Enrico Caruso died, like Carusoi, this WINTER, Manager of East Boston Social Centers Lanza died prematurely. An embolism wants you to know the most popular ice struck him down in Rome at age 38 in 1959. visit the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism cream flavor is vanilla. And ice cream was Web site at www.massvacation.com. originally made with sugar and eggs. Sea- AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 28, 2011 Page 13

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We actually escaped Tito Francona was being in- football. I didn’t. Beginning Boston’s weather for a long terviewed by a news team when I was seven or eight, weekend. Loretta and I both and it gave me optimism. just as soon as the snow dis- had time off surrounding the Spring can’t be far behind, I appeared, I was out playing Martin Luther King, Jr. thought. Usually, beginning baseball. There were several weekend and we headed for in the middle of February, of us who lived in the same Florida. When we got there, the pitchers and catchers neighborhood and put a everyone was complaining report to spring training and team together, The East Bos- about the southern Florida begin getting their acts to- ton Wildcats. There was no climate. The temperature gether. Although it was only Little League for us back was in the 60s. We laughed the middle of January, I de- then, and all of the adults we and offered our southern veloped the illusion that knew or were related to friends one way tickets to winter might soon be over. worked. If they were born in Boston where it was 30 de- To be truthful, I give lip Italy or Ireland, it was even grees with an accompanying service to football and bas- worse. To them, baseball was 20 something inches of ketball, and know nothing a waste of time. snow. No one took us up on about hockey. My sport is I remember one game Enjoying a Landscape Design Council meeting held at our offer. baseball and it will be back when I was a teenager. It the Endicott House in Dedham are Sajida Khudairi, left, Loretta’s ex boss, who now soon, along with the warm was late afternoon and two of Wellesley and Cathy Linsenmayer of Auburndale. lives in Ft. Lauderdale, weather. Babbononno never parents showed up carrying (Photo by Frances Y.J. Wheeler) invited us to watch the thought about sports. He their lunch pails, apparently Patriots’ play-off game never played anything ex- on their way home. They ties have participated, and February, web visitors/ against the Jets. En route, cept music and cards. His both made a detour knowing including Rex Trailer readers who sign up to we stopped at a restaurant generation didn’t play their sons were wasting (Boomtown), Jess Cain receive our occasional I’ve mentioned before for sports, they just worked. I time. Both parents walked (WHDH), Boston’s original BostonGardens.com Newslet- lunch, Pizza Time. Although don’t know if my uncles Paul on the field and escorted Evening Magazine team ter or those who ‘Like’ us on the name doesn’t sound like and Nick ever played sports, their sons off by pulling their Robin Young (WBUR) and our Facebook page, will be anything exotic, the food is but I know that Uncle Gino ears to guide them to the Barry Nolan, Ron Della eligible to win free tickets authentic Italian. Everyone did. When I was a kid, I in- street. The Italian kid was Chiesa (WGBH; WPLM), Jor- to the Show through ran- from the owner to the chefs herited his baseball glove. a decent pitcher, but didn’t dan Rich, Gil Santos, Laurie dom drawings. For further and waiters are from Italy by Unfortunately for me, it was play much after that point in Kirby, Diane Stern, Rod information, please visit way of New York. When we a left hander’s glove and I’m time. The Irish kid stayed Fritz, Deb Lawler, Norm www.bostongardens.com and were spotted, everyone a rightie. Dad was an ath- with baseball as a middle Nathan (WBZ), NPR’s Carl click on “Win Free Tickets…” came over to say hello, with lete. He played football for infielder. I remember he Kasell, Kerry Connolly, Scott We sincerely thank our the owner adding in, “How East Boston High School in had a great pair of hands and Wahle and Josh Binswanger good friend Carolyn Weston about a Sunday Italian sit- the mid-20s and baseball for a lot of talent but we were formerly of (WBZ-TV 4), and the Paragon Group for down dinner at Nonna’s pickup teams during his just kids and I don’t know Jonathan Hall (TV7), Charles the complimentary tickets. house?” We agreed to his teen years. He made it all what ever happened to him. Laquidara, Ben Parker Enjoy! idea and as we waited, we the way to the Cincinnati When I got to high school, (WEIM), Jerry Williams told the staff what they were Reds as a utility catcher but Dad was hoping I would play (WRKO), and Michele Hughes (Be sure to visit Hilda missing in the way of discovered he could make football. Boston’s English (WODS). Morrill’s gardening Web site, weather by living in the more money playing bass High School was noted for its ……. As we’ve mentioned www.bostongardens.com. south. Soon, the Sunday din- than baseball, so he stayed great football teams back before, we’re really looking In addition to events covered ner arrived, and I just stared with music. When he then and I tried out when I forward to the Boston Flower and reported by the columnist, at it. The waiter asked what started dating my mother, was a sophomore. Going to & Garden Show, March 16- “The Socially Set” is compiled was the matter, with me re- Babbononno asked him school, attempting to prac- 20 at the Seaport World from various other sources plying that what I was look- about what he had done in tice with the team and work Trade Center! such as news and press re- ing at was my Nanna’s Sun- life, and he left out anything at the Seville Theater was And, we’re excited that dur- leases, PRNewswire services, day dinner. Rigatoni was the that might even hint at too much, so, I gave up the ing the months of January etc.) pasta, surrounded by meat- sports. As long as he was a football. Dad never said any- balls, sausages, braciola, musician, he was OK in my thing, but I knew he was dis- spare ribs, veal and eggplant grandfather’s book. He was appointed. The same prob- Fully Insured parmagiana and covered by a musician, his sons were lem came up when it was Lic #017936 meat sauce. After the first musicians and he wouldn’t baseball season. As a result, bite, I told the owner that I mind his daughter marrying I played CYO baseball, and thought he had stolen my a musician. later, American Legion ball. grandmother’s recipe. When I came along, Dad They didn’t practice and all Heating & Air Conditioning We had intended to take a passed his love of sports on games were either on Sat- pizza with us to see the play- to me. His passion was foot- urday or Sunday mornings. Sales, Service & Installation off game, but after the Sun- ball, but I didn’t take to the This I was able to fit in with- day dinner we had just ex- sport. From the time I was out any problem. Ken Shallow perienced, we ordered a sec- in short pants, for me, it was One Sunday when I was 617.593.6211 [email protected] ond to bring with us. One baseball. playing CYO baseball, Dad order, although for one per- After World War II started, brought Babbononno to see son, was actually enough for Dad left the big bands and me play. My grandfather two people with a little left settled back in Boston knew nothing about the Leave the over. In other words, Italian teaching days at East Boston game, but his grandson was portions. We stayed with High School, his old alma out there and he was in the Loretta’s ex-boss until the 3rd mater, and playing nights in stands to cheer him on. DELIVERY quarter of the game was over hotels and night clubs in When I was in college, I to Us! and then headed back to our Boston. From 1942 through didn’t play for the Boston place. Both Loretta and I 1948, he coached Eastie’s State team but the coach With a Gift Subscription to the were battling colds and the football team, a chore that came by to see me play Post-Gazette, your generosity will be tail end of whatever flu we was wedged between the when I played for the CYO or contracted. The Pats losing teaching and playing music. Legion teams. He even got remembered every week of the year. didn’t help. It was time to I usually accompanied Dad me a tryout with the Cincin- relax, and we did. Later in when the team practiced. nati Reds AA farm team. I We’ll send the recipient an the evening, I was surfing Even though I was very was a pretty good infielder, announcement of your gift. through the TV stations and young, my father silently but there were three infield- Their subscription will found one that I stopped at. hoped that I would take to ers in front of me, Pete Rose, begin with the current issue Dave Concepcion and Joe and continue for one year. — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — Gordon. I might have been good…They were great. Like Fill out coupon below and mail with payment to: THE Dad before me, I thought I Post-Gazette, PO Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 could make more money Johnny Christy playing bass than baseball. I I would like to send a one year Gift Subscription of the Boston Post-Gazette was right and did rather well to the following person(s). 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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) STEPHEN TAURO SPEAKING OF CHELSEA out ownership shares held by Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco REMEMBERED Last year, Chelsea had ten Multi-Employer Hotel Part- Steve Tauro passed away murders while across the ners LP in Seattle. From this on January 17, 2010. He Meridian Street Bridge, in point on, they and co-owner RACISM GROWS INSIDE ITALIAN UNIVERSITIES. was the son of Benny and East Boston, there were zero Carpenter & Co. will be run- Riccardo Pacifici, president of the Jewish Community in Deborah Tauro of East murders. I learned this infor- ning things at the old Rome, has issued an appeal to the academic world asking Boston. Last January, his mation attending that “Taste Charles Street Jail site. that it intervene to force the young students to refrain from funeral was packed with of Eastie” function when I DONNA SUMMER STILLS racist demonstrations and from a professor who denies the family and friends. On Tues- caught up with Capt. Frank AWAITS ENTRY INTO Jewish plight during WWII. At the same time he urges the day, January 18, a First Mancini from A-7. Frank by R & R HALL OF FAME teachers and professors to stand up against certain indi- Anniversary Mass was held the way, informed me that he Last August, I was at the viduals who come in contact with the students. He wishes for Stephen at Sacred Heart loves reading my commen- Bank of America Pavilion that Italy enact laws that deal with “negativism” promising Church and once again taries for years, back to watching Donna Summer, trials against violators (of the suggested laws). both family and friends when I wrote in the old Re- the Queen of Disco, burn up Pacifici is convinced that there is a “denial network,” showed up to support the gional Review when it was the place like the Donna which he characterizes as a “joint venture” that includes Tauro family and offer com- housed on Bremen Street. Summer of old. Donna is a some students and even some professors/instructors too. munal support. Kudos to all the guys and Boston girl out of Mission Hill The policy of denial plainly expresses the hatred against THE FOUR ACES gals in blue who help keep and Dorchester High School. the Jews and Israel, with the “feed-back” by the Iranian Boston neighborhood news- Eastie safe. The neighbor- Recently, she was nominated president. The Jewish community is grateful for the papers have four of the best hood and police have a good again for induction into the expressions of support, but they insist that they need laws conservative writers in working partnership here. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but that will allow them to prosecute anyone engaged in America with Ed Shallow GEORGE DePAULO, R.I.P. missed the final cut. When anti-Jewish activities. from the Post-Gazette, John Back between 1999 and asked if it was an honor to Ciccone from the South Bos- 2004, I was a substitute be nominated, like anyone A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL ENTERPRISE: HOME SCHOOL- ton Tribune, Frank Sullivan teacher in the Quincy Public from Roxbury, she said, “No, ING! A few years ago, a new approach to the pre-elemen- from Bulletin Newspapers Schools and often showed up it’s an honor to win.” tary schooling began in Northern Europe. A few women who and, of course, Yours Truly at Sterling Elementary What’s wrong with those called themselves “day-time mothers,” decided to offer new from right here. School where I met George Hall voters in Cleveland? opportunities to parents of very young children. These SOUTH BOSTON DePaulo who was an institu- DA-DA-DA ... DA-DA ... “mothers” became the pioneers of a new movement that WATERFRONT tion at the school. All in all HE ISN’T ROCKY BALBOA has gradually exploded all over the old continent. They stay COMMUNITY he gave the Quincy Public BUT ... The South Boston Water- Schools and Sterling 60 years Mayor Tom Menino deliv- in their homes and take care of the children in daytime, th while the kids’ parents are at work. The phenomenon be- front, like the old Boston Wa- of his life. His funeral was ered his 18 State of the City gan in Italy in 1999, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, terfront, was forgotten terri- held on January 6 at St. Address recently at Faneuil where a new regional law has been enacted to establish tory. It was home to fisher- Mary’s Church. As the fu- Hall before a packed SRO precise rules dealing with the matter. Other regions quickly men and water rats. First, neral procession passed by crowd. He entered this an- followed, (in Lombardia, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and the North End side of it blos- Sterling, students lined both cient hall to the Rocky theme Calabria.) Cooperatives have been formed, each opening a somed and now the same sides of the street holding as conquering hero hobbling thing is happening on the American flags. in on his crutches. He set new private school for toddlers. A new association that in- South Boston side. In about During WWII, DePaulo won his sights high saying he was cludes these private schools has been created: the one year’s time, six restau- the Bronze Star, four Bronze “upbeat about our prospects, “DOMUS.” Public money will be earmarked in support of rants, two stores, a gallery Service Stars and the French confident in our neighbor- these general small learning centers, often found in condo and a salon have opened in Legion of Honor, France’s hoods, and energized for the buildings. The Lazio region now has an ever increasing the Seaport District. More highest award for military coming days ... We won’t have number of these learning centers, even providing funding than 17 million square feet bravery. all of the solutions in Boston, (3.3 million euro), to help additional new centers for profes- of new residential and com- I am proud to have known but we can start here.” He sional formation where instructors learn pedagogy and psy- mercial space is under devel- him and often talk politics sounded like the Menino of chology (in pre-kindergarten). The authorities want to make opment, including a 23-acre with him too. Another mem- old in his rhetoric. sure that the instructors are capable of teaching notions. project known as Seaport ber of the Greatest Genera- Boston isn’t in the greatest They have to take 40-hour classes and a final exam. In Square. . tion is taken from us but in shape but is still far ahead of short, these instructors are expected to be teachers, not The South Boston Water- his life’s work memories larger cities across the na- babysitters! front, aka Seaport District, is have been built. tion. He is still concerned The enterprising women were unable to find a job and emerging as Boston’s newest LIBERTY HOTEL GETS about making Boston work jumped at the new opportunity. These women provide destination. NEW AFFILIATION for all. homes that are secure and comfortable, and will get spe- DOG IS MY CO-PILOT The Liberty Hotel in Boston He promised hope for those cial certificates that guarantee that the home has all the IN LIFE? has a new co-owner and has pockets of the city where basic facilities. The other day while walk- become part of the Starwood violence seems the control- ing down Hanover Street Hotels 7 Resorts Luxury Col- ling influence. I’ve heard NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED IN THE STREETS OF ITALIAN near the White Hen, I came lection. This company bought him speak of the elderly CITIES, UNLESS … The town of Chioggia (province of across an elderly lady push- who built this city and the Venezia) had been enforcing local regulations against dogs ing a baby stroller. At first LEGAL NOTICE youth who are tomorrow’s that leave their “poop” in the streets, even when they are I thought she had a grand- leaders. He promised to make on a leash. The dog’s owner is required to clean after the child inside, but as she got Commonwealth of Massachusetts the city work for its people. dog, failure to do so will incur in a fine. The bad habit of The Trial Court closer I recognized a cute Suffolk Probate and Family Court He might be too old to throw seeing dogs doing their “duty,” and then moving on, was little dog loving every 24 New Chardon Street a knock-out punch but he’ll the reason behind the law that requires the owner to col- moment of the ride. If I had P.O. Box 9667 still be on his feet when the lect the dog’s “product,” to leave the street clean. To love Boston, MA 02114 my camera, I would have Docket No. SU11P0087EA last bell is rung. When the the animal requires the master to take good care of their used it. When I asked her going gets tough, the tough pets, in every sense of the word. People harshly protested In the Estate of what gave, she told me her DIANNE ROSE PELLEGRINI get going. the “dirty” phenomenon, which they found quite “shame- doggie was 18 years old and Late of PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801 ful,” and demanded that the mayor intervene. He did, and could hurt himself on the ice. Having Estate in East Boston LEGAL NOTICE some time later he had a new ordinance that sharply in- In the State of Massachusetts 02128 She still thought he needed Date of Death September 24, 2007 creased the fine when he realized that the owner paid no NEW ENGLAND AUTO BODY a walk so she took him out NOTICE OF PETITION FOR attention to the old ordinance! in the stroller for one. You ALLOWANCE OF FOREIGN WILL 95 CRESCENT AVENUE, SUITE 107 To all persons interested in the above REVERE, MA 02151 couldn’t make this story up (617) 347-9104 (FAX) 781-286-8402 even if you tried. captioned estate, a petition has been presented with certain papers purporting to HAS HAD IN THEIR POSSESSION GETTING OUT OF be a copy of the last will of said deceased SINCE 2007 CHELSEA and of the probate thereof in said State of  New Hampshire duly authenticated thereby 2006 TOYOTA The morning after the Rockingham County Probate of Kingston, VIN #JTEBU14R860080292 January 12 snow storm, it New Hampshire requesting that the copy of TO: OWNER(S) OF THE VEHICLE took me forever to get said will may be filed and recorded in the    LISTED ABOVE. through Chelsea. Usually it Suffolk Probate and Family Court, and that ROBERT R. PELLEGRINI, Jr., of Manville, RI IF YOU COULD PROVE OWNERSHIP,   takes me a little more than or some other suitable person be appointed PLEASE CONTACT 10 minutes to cross the Alford executor thereof, to serve Without Surety. MIKE SORRENTINO AT THE     IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Street bridge even with the YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE ABOVE NUMBERS.   construction going on. How- A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT IF VEHICLE IS NOT CLAIMED BY ever, on January 13, it took AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN OWNER(S), NEW ENGLAND AUTO me a half hour to do it. Travel O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON MARCH 3, 2011. BODY WILL APPLY FOR THE moved ever so slow due to the In addition, you must file a written affidavit RIGHT TO SELL THE VEHICLE AT   “great” job Chelsea did in of objections to the petition, stating specific THE SOMERVILLE DISTRICT   plowing its streets. The mo- facts and grounds upon which the objection COURT M.G.L. c255 s.25 & 26 is based, within (30) days after the return THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR     torists in line with me prob- day (or such other time as the court, on ably wanted to get out of motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) VEHICLES SHOWS NO RECORD Chelsea as badly as I did. in accordance with Probate Rule 16. OF THIS VEHICLE.    WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, However, the idea of getting SUBMITTED BY  First Justice of this Court. out of Chelsea fast probably Date: January 21, 2011 MIKE SORRENTINO      ! happens every day all year Richard Iannella, Register of Probate NEW ENGLAND AUTO BODY round, huh? Run date: 1/28/11 Run date: 1/28/11 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 28, 2011 Page 15

• Day of Italian Cuisines (Continued from Page 5) Francesco Carli in Rio De pes such as the Pesto alla EXTRA Innings Janeiro, Giulio Vierci in Genovese, the Risotto alla Sapporo, Donato De Santis in Milanese and the Tagliatelle by Sal Giarratani Buenos Aires. alla Bolognese have deeply As an important part of contributed to the process of Yankees, Soriano ers of America for, I’m going columnist Mike Schmidt this year´s IDIC celebration unification, at least in the Reach Deal to say, finally getting it over the chances of Rafael there was the qualification kitchen”, said Rosario The NY Yankees have right.” Palmeiro, with 569 home round of the World Pesto Scarpato. reached a three-year agree- Also inducted was Roberto runs, of ever getting elected Genovese Championship “After all, Garibaldi’s expe- ment with free agent Rafael Alomar, a 12-time All Star to the Hall of Fame. He made with a mortar. dition departed from the Soriano, 31, which could be who won 90 percent of the played 20 seasons with the The International Day of ports of Liguria. Perhaps he worth $35 million. Last sea- vote. He led the Blue Jays to Rangers, Orioles and Cubs Italian Cuisines was born ate some pasta with pesto son he led the AL with 45 two World Series victories in and is only one of four play- from a mission: “We cer- before leaving”. Why Janu- saves for Tampa Bay. He 1992 and 1993. He also won ers in baseball history with tainly aim at educating ary 17th? January 17 is a went 3-2 with a 1.73 ERA. 10 Golden Gloves over his 500 homers and 3,000 hits. worldwide consumers, but date of great symbolic impor- With him, the Yankees could career with a .300 batting The other three, Hank more than anything else, we tance. It’s the day of the have one of the best bullpens lifetime average. He was a Aaron, Willie Mays and Eddie want to protect their right to catholic feast of in the majors come April. consistent good player but Murray were all first ballot get what they pay for when Sant’Antonio Abate, one of Spring Training never a great player. inductees. Palmeiro fin- going to eateries labeled as the most popular saints of Around the Corner Not elected were Rafael, ished with 569 home runs “Italian”, that is: authentic Italy, the patron of domestic The Red Sox are opening Jeff Bagwell, Mark McGwire and 3,020 hits. Two reasons and quality Italian cuisine” animals, but also of butch- Spring Training season on and Juan Gonzalez and all hurting him from getting says Rosario Scarpato, GVCI ers and salami makers. February 13. This is the day of them weren’t even close into the Hall were when he Honorary President, and On this day, according to for pitchers and catchers to to getting in to the Hall. testified before the House IDIC 2011 Director. tradition, the Italian Carni- report to Ft. Myers, Florida. Writers obviously are pass- and denied using steroids, This year brings an impor- val begins, the period of the Honoring Hammerin’ Hank ing over those muscle-bound only to test positive later the tant novelty: the IDIC was year during which, since The Atlanta Braves will players who posted great same year. That and the fact not only celebrated abroad unmemorable time, it’s host the Philadelphia Phillies numbers during the Steroid that he was never consid- but also in Italy, where it was “licet insanire,” transgres- on May 15 in the fifth annual Era of the late 1990s and ered a great player over his interpreted as the “Day of sions are tolerated and good, Civil Rights Game. Braves early 2000s. Gonzalez did career. national culinary pride”. “In rich food is celebrated and, Hall of Famer Henry “Hank” so badly he almost fell off As Schmidt concluded in 2011 Italy celebrates its 150 along with this: cooking. Aaron will be honored with ballot status for future con- his article, “In a sense, anniversary as a unified Taken from L’Italo a Red Carpet tribute. sideration and was a two- Palmeiro’s career line now nation. We believe that reci- Americano Gonzalez Signs Deal, time AL-MVP. That’s got to reads: .282 batting average, Renteria Replaces hurt. 3,020 hits, 569 home runs, Cabrera Again NY Times Takes on 1 drug suspension. The last Carlos Gonzalez has signed Palmeiro Over Fame number may have shut • Boston Philharmonic (Continued from Page 5) a 7-year, $80 million con- Status Cooperstown’s door.” Yes, tract with the Rockies. Great article recently by indeed! last years he wrote a hand- at the Sanders Theatre lo- Gonzalez won the NL bat- ful of captivating master- cated at 45 Quincy Street, ting title in a breakout 2010 MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY pieces that are among the Cambridge, MA season ... Meanwhile, Edgar musical treasures of the Saturday, February 26, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Renteria has agreed to a one CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES Central Europe in the twen- 2011, 8:00 PM [with pre-con- year deal with the Cincin- tieth century, and the Sec- cert talk beginning at 6:45 The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Massport) is soliciting Construction Management at Risk Ser- nati Reds who will replace vices for MPA CONTRACT NO. L1088-C1, HANGAR UPGRADES, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ond Violin Concerto is one of PM], Jordan Hall, New En- Orlando Cabrera. This will EAST BOSTON, MA. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149A, sections 1 thru 13, the jewels from this late pe- gland Conservatory of Music, be the second time Renteria Massport is seeking a highly qualified and competent Construction Manager (CM) to provide preconstruction riod. Its lush, intoxicating, 30 Gainsborough Street, services and implement the construction of the Project in accordance with an agreement where basis for has replaced Cabrera at payment is the cost of the work plus a fee with a negotiated guaranteed maximum price. The Request for yet astringent sounds will Boston, MA 02115 shortstop. The first time was Qualifications (RFQ) is being utilized to prequalify and shortlist CM firms who will be invited to submit proposals make an immediate impact Sunday, February 27, back in Boston in 2005. in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Massport. on all who have yet to come 2011, 3:00 PM [with pre-con- Red Sox-Yankees The proposed project includes repairs and modifications to three existing hangars at Logan International Airport: Building 8, a 159,000 square foot structure comprised of a 5-story office wing, an hangar shop area and under its spell. cert talk beginning at 1:45 Sunday Night April 10 The Enigma Variations has PM] at Sanders Theatre, 45 a main hangar space; Building 9, a 79,600 square foot structure with a two-story with mezzanine office portion The Sox will host the Yan- and a main hangar space, and Building 16, a 117,070 square foot structure with a two-story office wing and a always been the best-known Quincy Street, Harvard kees April 10 in ESPN’s sec- main hangar space. The proposed project shall provide upgrades to Buildings 8 and 9, and stabilization for a and most beloved work of Sir Square, Cambridge, MA. ond Sunday night matchup 5-year period for Building 16. Upgrades for Buildings 8 and 9 shall insure weather-tight enclosures, improvements Edward William Elgar. At For full information, call to meet required code upgrades, and improved exterior appearances as well as all required abatement of of the 2011 season. The Sox hazardous materials. In addition, the project shall incorporate sustainable design elements according to Massport times it is wistful, at times 617-236-0999 or log on to are scheduled three times Sustainable Guidelines, and shall provide systems’ commissioning and asset management programs consistent riotous, and always Elgar is www.bostonphil.org. this season on ESPN. They with Massport’s operating procedures. engaged with the deepest, Other concerts this sea- meet the Yankees again on Stabilization of Building 16 shall include the repair of existing conditions to provide a weather tight enclosure most genuine of feelings. son include: for a 5-year period and any associated abatement of hazardous materials triggered by the stabilization May 15 in New York and will process. The richness and variety of Concert Series #4: play the Chicago Cubs on its orchestration makes this Shostakovich: Second Cello The proposed scope of work for the project includes in varying degrees repairs to structural elements, up- May 22 at Fenway Park. grades of all life safety and other building systems, repairs and/or replacement of the building skins and roofs piece a particular delight for Concerto featuring Natalia Pedro May Pitch Again as well as required upgrades to communication systems, including airport security requirements. Additional the players too, and the Gutman, cello Prokofiev: Former Sox ace Pedro work shall include improvements to under-slab drainage and other modifications that are required by existing work’s unabashed English- Romeo and Juliet. This con- codes and regulations, as well as other improvements necessary to achieve a functional base facility for fit-out Martinez says he’s still think- by future tenants. The CM shall also be responsible for the coordination and abatement of all hazardous ness, together with that of cert program takes place: ing about whether or not he materials, and shall be responsible for insuring designated systems are appropriately commissioned and that the Vaughan Williams Tallis Saturday, April 30, 2011, should retire from baseball. designated equipment is tagged and integrated into Massport’s asset management program. Fantasy, gives Mr. Zander 8:00 PM, [with pre-concert At 39 years old, he still In addition to the construction services, the CM shall also provide Preconstruction Services which shall the opportunity — one that talk beginning at 6:45 PM] thinks he’s in good condi- include, but not limited to, cost estimating, scheduling, phasing and logistics, value engineering, document he rarely takes — to indulge Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy review to support the preparation of trade packages and constructability reviews. The CM shall be expected to tion. He acknowledged his work closely with Massport’s team including its Project Manager and design team in order to effectively implement in a little sentiment for the Street, Cambridge, MA. age and said he could relieve the project. land of his birth. Sunday, May 1, 2011, again but he loves being a The construction budget is estimated at approximately Nineteen Million Dollars ($19,000,000) with estimated Vaughan Williams: Fanta- 3:00 PM [with pre-concert starter. Folks forget that construction duration of eighteen (18) months. sia on a Theme By Thomas talk beginning at 1:45 PM], back when he was a much Massport intends to implement a two-step selection process including a Qualifications phase and a Proposal Tallis Jordan Hall, New England younger pitcher for the LA phase. At the Qualifications phase, the Prequalification Committee will conduct a qualifications-based evaluation of interested CM firms in order to create a shortlist of competent CM firms. Shortlisted firms shall be invited to Szymanowski: Second Vio- Conservatory of Music, 30 Dodgers, he made 63 appear- lin Concerto respond to a written RFP which will require both a technical proposal and a price proposal. A Selection Committee featuring Ilya Gainsborough Street, Bos- ances out of the pen. shall review Proposals in order to rank the shortlisted firms and make the final selection. Massport intends to Kaler, violin ton, MA. In Santo Domingo Pedro shortlist firms and issue an RFP by early April and to make a final selection by early May. The Designer shall Elgar: Enigma Variations Monday, May 2, 2011, launched the Pedro Martinez participate in the selection of the Construction Manager. This concert program 7:00 PM at Sanders Theatre, Youth Academy and Baseball A Supplemental Information Package which will provide more details on the scope of the Project as well as the selection process shall be available as of February 4, 2011 by contacting Susan Brace at 617-568-5961 or by takes place on Thursday, 45 Quincy Street, Harvard Park. Dave Ortiz joined up February 24, 2011, 7:00 PM Square, Cambridge, MA. email at [email protected]. with his old friend for the Qualification Statements from interested firms will be evaluated in accordance with the following Evaluation launching of this charter Criteria in order to shortlist a minimum of three CM firms: (1) proposed CM team; (2) project management school. He has already experience; (3) similar project experience; (4) CM at Risk experience; (5) safety record; (6) capacity and financial stability; (7) litigation and termination experience and (8) experience with sustainable construction practices established his “Power in and familiarity with MPA Sustainable Guidelines. These Evaluation Criteria will be more fully explained in the Boston Harborside Home Learning” educational pro- Supplemental Information Package. gram in the Dominican Re- Any information provided to the Authority in any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the public but this charter school Proposer and the Authority will not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confidential, although the Authority Joseph A. Langone (www.pedroacademy.org) is will use reasonable efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or consultants even more ambitious. retained by the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 Alomar and Blyleven Each Qualification Statement shall be limited to 15 sheets (30 pages) of written material, which shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 ½ x 11). The 30 pages exclude cover, dividers and resumes. The firm’s financial 617-536-4110 Elected to Cooperstown information shall be submitted in a separate envelope. Ten (10) copies of the bound document and one envelope www.bostonharborsidehome.com Former Minnesota pitch- clearly marked “Financial Information” shall be addressed to Houssam Sleiman, P.E., CCM, Director of Capital ing ace Beret Blyleven made Programs and Environmental Affairs and received in the Capital Programs Department no later than 12:00 NOON Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Capital Programs Department, Logan it into the Hall of Fame on Office Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca his 14th try with 79.9 percent Any submission that exceeds the page limit set here or that is not received in the Capital Programs Department Courtney A. Fitzgibbons of the vote. The curveball in a timely manner shall be rejected by Massport as non-responsive. All questions relative to your submission artist won 287 games in his shall be directed to Ms. Catherine Wetherell, Deputy Director at (617) 568-3501. It is strictly prohibited for any lifetime, threw 60 shutouts proponent to contact anyone else from Massport from the time of this solicitation until award of the project to the successful proponent. and struck out 3,701. Said MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY A Service Family Affiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International Blyleven, “It’s been 14 years of praying and waiting and THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR thanks to the baseball writ- Run date: 1/28/11 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 28, 2011

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss “A CELEBRATION OF TONY DEMARCO” The Fame and Fury of Fleet Street “Honored!” at TD Garden’s “Sports Museum” The Celtics are continuing How good are the Celtics by the Gemelli Family, Lucia Ristorante Boston-Winchester in Association with the to win. Despite the various on offense this year? Good John M. Pecora Family and the Zammuto Family injuries and often being enough that Ray Allen — 14 thought of as a defensive years a pro — feels that he team, it has been the of- has never been on a better fense that has gotten them shooting team. “We’ve been over some of the rough spots very efficient on offense,” this season. noted the former UConn Such an occasion came on standout who now lives in January 21 when the C’s Wellesley. “We’ve just been defeated the Utah Jazz — thinking about execution along with former Celtics starting off games. Our standout Al Jefferson — be- fourth quarter execution has fore another sellout crowd. also been great but starting The 110-86 victory increased off games by moving the ball their record to 33-9. around — that’s the most And although they lost two important thing.” nights later at Washington, And even when things the C’s entered the last don’t go as planned “we all Ace boxing writer Ron week of January as one very still manage to keep our Borges and ace fight powerful basketball team. heads and move the ball Dave Gemelli, Welterweight Champion Tony DeMarco promoter Rich Cappiello. “It all starts with the ball around. We make sure we and Donato Frattaroli. movement and the trust,” know what we’re trying to did it together. Two warriors, offered C’s head coach Doc get from every opportunity.” In this corner we have the World Champion Johnny destined for victory. As the Rivers as he reflected on the There are only five home undisputed World Welter- Saxton (66 bouts), World greatest Welterweight on the win over the Jazz. “I think games in February but three weight Champion great Champion Carmen Basilio planet. “They did it to- our guys have done a better of them carry a big time im- Tony DeMarco. DeMarco (79 bouts), Chico Vejar, gether!” They succeeded in job this year than last (when pact. They include a game grew up a few blocks from World Champion Wallace etching their determina- they went to game 7 of the against Orlando (with Dwight the world famous Boston (Bud) Smith (60 bouts), Vince tion, strengths, viciousness, NBA Finals). Each year Howard) on February 6, fol- Garden, (now TD Garden) Martinez, World Champion and will for victory for eter- they’ve been getting better lowed by the most awaited which has become a part of Kid Gavilan (143 bouts), nity. To never be forgotten. at getting the ball to Rondo home game of the regular Boston’s North End’s history. Gaspar Ortega, Larry The great guest, at this in- early off of rebounds and run- season — the contest with He won the world title on Boardman, Walter Byars, spiring occasion; Honored, ning their lanes. We ex- the L.A. Lakers on February April 1, 1955. Defeating World Champion Virgil highly decorated World Box- ecute on our offense and we 10. Then LeBron James and Johnny Saxton, by KO in the Akins (92 bouts), Eddie ing Hall of Famer in Califor- also try to strike in transi- the Miami Heat come to th 14 round. Thus winning Connors, and World Cham- nia, Tony DeMarco. His 71- tion more this year. I think town on February 13 — a the undisputed Welter- pion Don Jordan (75 bouts). bout professional boxing that’s been a theme. We re- Valentine’s matchup where weight championship of the These veteran great fight- record is a great 58-12-1, ally stress that in practice.” there will be no love lost. world! That’s it. He won it. ers, I believe, would each be with 33 big KOs. In atten- On a night when the men That’s the best lineup of He won it, at the same Bos- a world champion now. Eight dance with the “Champ!” is in Green and White shot consecutive home games ton Garden he grew up “in of those named were in fact his beautiful wife Dottie over 50 percent from the this year. Right in the heart the shadow of.” He’s now a world champions in their DeMarco. World Title Con- floor, there were smiles all of winter. Enough to warm world player, at this one and great era. World champion at tender, and Massachusetts around in the postgame in- any hoop lover’s heart. same world famous Boston a time when there were State Auditor Joseph A. terview room. Commenting HARVARD HOCKEY’S Garden. only eight. Not the 102 world DeNucci, who spoke elo- on the offensive efficiency HEAVY HEART — He was the Tony DeMarco was born on champions, as there are quently of World Champion captain Paul Pierce, who first player in the long and th January 14 . He’s the pride now. great Tony DeMarco. The scored 20 points, expressed storied history of men’s of the North End. As a trib- Tony DeMarco also fought words by Auditor DeNucci the opinion that “I think it hockey at Harvard to play in ute to him, he was recog- in the fight labeled “Fight of echoed the great accom- has something to do with our every single game of his nized and praised for his the Century!” Two great plishments of this great being together and working four-year hockey career — great accomplishments in warriors. Tony DeMarco world champion. “Bravo!” to on it and believing in the all 138 of them — a string the ring, and in life. He’s a and Carmen Basilio. They World Champion Tony system. The guys that we that concluded in his senior world champion, in the ring have out there are an un- season when Harvard played and in life. An inspiration to selfish group. We are con- in the NCAA Tournament. many. The Fame and Fury stantly making the extra That was Tom Cavanagh, of Fleet Street is a highly pass, constantly moving the a native son of Rhode Island, respected man, and athlete. ball. When we do that we are who went on to play in the This Undisputed World wel- a tough team to beat. That’s San Jose Sharks organiza- terweight Champion is from how we shoot a high per- tion. Assigned to Worcester, a great era. He was born centage.” San Jose’s top affiliate, he Leonardo Liotta, and fought Pierce explained that the proceeded to become that in one of the greatest eras ball movement is “just a team’s all-time leading in Professional Boxing his- product of our work. Every scorer with 138 points in tory. He fought the who’s who day we come in here that’s 202 games. of boxing, World Contenders what we work on. We work That was good enough to and World Champions from on making passes and run- get called up by the big club. a great Boxing era: Ricky ning our offense.” And he made the most of his Ferreira, Pat Demers, World And it’s called team. Or as debut. Just 36 seconds into Champion Paddy DeMarco Pierce put it: ‘It’s believing his first NHL game he set a (104 bouts), Wilbur Wilson, in one another, not caring San Jose record for the Carlos Chavez, George who gets the credit. When quickest point by a rookie Araujo, World Champion Louie Lanci, great fight promoters from the “Valenti you have a selfless group like when he assisted on a goal Jimmy Carter (120 bouts), Family” Fred Valenti and Al Valenti. this that’s what happens.” by former Bruins star Joe DeMarco. Some of the great Pierce added that it’s the Thornton. guests in attendance: Audi- little things — often not But there were only 17 tor Joe DeNucci, son in-law picked up by fans — that of- games and a lone goal in the Eric Busa. He’s the father to ten make the difference. bigs. Then it was down to the Auditor Joe DeNucci’s three “We’re just sticking to what Manchester Monarchs the grandsons Anthony Busa, we are doing. We are run- following season and then to Vincent Busa, and Domenic ning and executing our Springfield Falcons after Busa. Great promoters Fred plays. We are getting into our that — followed by his re- Valenti, Al Valenti, Rich sets. When we are supposed lease by that team back on Cappiello, Post-Gazette Pub- to set a screen we are set- November 10. lisher and Editor Pam ting a screen. When we are Less than a week into the Donnaruma, State Senator supposed to go back door we New Year — on January 6 — Sal DiDomenico, world are doing that. We are doing Tom Cavanagh, age 28, was acclaimed columnist Ron all the little things that are found dead in a Providence Borges, Dave Gemelli, really helping us execute. A parking garage. Family Donato Frattaroli, Louie lot of the things that people members said he had Lanci, Angelo Picardi, spon- don’t see are the things that struggled with mental ill- sors Dave Gemelli, Donato Doc always talks about. Do- ness for quite some time. Frattaroli, Tom and Ellen ing the little things is what Our thoughts and prayers go Zappalla, John Pecora, and great teams do and I think out to Tom’s family, friends Portion of display honoring undisputed World Champion Charles Zammuto. This was we are finally starting to and former teammates at Great Tony DeMarco. a great time. Thank you. master those little things.” this most difficult time.