VOL. 114 - NO. 18 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 30, 2010 $.30 A COPY BOSTON HOSTS Citizens Bank Unveils Life-size Freedom Trail Map Dante’s International Conference in Partnership with the City of Boston and the Freedom Trail Foundation by Lucia Clark and Stefano Salimbeni Map Details 16 Nationally Significant Historic Sites Throughout Boston

President Spencer di Scala (left) and Secretary General Alessandro Masi honor the memory of Carlo Alberto Pescosolido, the main benefactor of the Dante Alighieri Society of Cambridge. The importance of the Ital- For the first time ever, ian language as a worldwide Dante’s top brass from Italy, vehicle of culture, and not and representatives from Joining 18 Century Tour Guides at the unveiling of the Freedom Trail Map in Boston’s necessarily only among the nine different chapters in historic North End neighborhood are from left to right: Robert Matthews, Vice descendants of Italian fami- the United States and Can- Chairman, Commercial Banking at Citizens Financial Group; Mimi LaCamera, lies, was the main focus of ada spent an entire day, all President of the Freedom Trail Foundation, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino; and the the first international together under the same State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. Dante North American Con- roof, discussing the main To commemorate Patriots’ Freedom Trail walk that The Freedom Trail is the ference held Friday, April 23 issues and challenges faced Day, which was celebrated weaves through the North largest attraction in New at the Society‘s headquar- this week and recognizes End, Charlestown, Beacon England with three-million ters in Cambridge. (Continued on Page 10) the first battles of the Revo- Hill and downtown Boston. visitors walking the painted lutionary War, Citizens “This map will serve as a red trail annually. In 1946, Bank in partnership with reminder to residents and the Freedom Trail Founda- the City of Boston and the tourists alike of the promi- tion was established as the News Briefs Freedom Trail Foundation nent role Boston played in umbrella organization to pro- today unveiled a six and one- the establishment of our in- mote and preserve the Free- by Sal Giarratani half foot high, nine-foot-wide dependence,” said Robert dom Trail and raise public map of the Freedom Trail in Matthews, Vice Chairman, awareness of the 16 na- Tea Party Front Page News Today Boston’s historic North End Commercial Banking at tional historic sites on its neighborhood. Citizens Financial Group, route, including Paul On Tax Day, April 15, I was in the City of The map, which is located Inc. “We are proud to display Revere’s House, the Old Lowell on business and read The Sun’s front page on the exterior wall of the it as part of our commitment State House and the USS story on the Tea Party Protest on the Boston Citizens Bank ATM vesti- to supporting the communi- Constitution. Common the previous Day. I just wanted to com- bule at the corner of Hanover ties where we do business. “The map is located along mend The Sun’s coverage of this important and Cross Streets, details The map will provide a his- both the Freedom Trail, at political protest rally. The liberal news media the 16 nationally significant tory lesson to those who pass still likes to paint the Tea Partiers as a bunch historic sites of the 2.5-mile by it each day.” (Continued on Page 15) of fringe extremists but they aren’t. Kudos to Sarah Palin for her rousing speech that inspired the crowd. Massachusetts still may be the blu- est state in America but obviously there are Mayor’s Column many Bay Staters who are seeing red over the by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston growth of big government. As Palin told the crowd, As the City of Boston enters the 2011 gations and continue to deliver the best “We cling to our constitution.” budget process and works through the services to our residents for the next Liberals in the print and broadcast media try recovery from one of the nation’s dark- several years. and paint a picture that those involved in the est economic periods in history, we are My priorities for this budget reflect Tea Party movement are either “right-wing again confronted with serious chal- those I have outlined as priorities for whacko racists” or attendees at a “Klan rally lenges and difficult decisions. While the my fifth term — building a comprehen- without the pillow cases.” Seemingly, this ridi- budget has increased this year by 2.5%, sive youth development strategy, improv- cule means the Tea Partiers are a political we are looking at fixed costs that con- ing our schools, enhancing government’s threat to them. tinue to rise much faster than revenues. personal connection to the neighbor- Kudos to the Greater Lowell Tea Party mem- Boston is facing an expected decline of hoods and fostering job creation for all ber Maureen Stamas quoted in the story say- over $29 million this year alone in state job types and income levels. The FY 2011 ing, “Sometimes, I think liberals don’t know aid and grants, the city’s second largest budget also targets greater efficiencies about me ... I am a free thinker and I’m glad we source of revenue. My administration and service improvements from all cor- can gather here and express ideas and let people has worked hard to create a responsible ners of city operations — from our neigh- (Continued on Page 14) plan that reduces spending in several areas while allowing us to uphold obli- (Continued on Page 15)

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It was brating its 75th anniversary of four) in favor. large open space, usually in Roman Senate met, and the duty of the Vestals to this year, has been in the Hurrah for Representative some convenient or central from its rostrum, which is keep alive the sacred fire in news lately as part of the ef- Elizabeth Poirier, Republi- location. It was surrounded still standing, they debated the Temple of Vesta. If the forts to bring casino gam- can, from the 14th Bristol by many fine buildings and the destiny of the world. The fire was allowed to go out, bling and other forms of gam- District (North Attleboro, was used as a center for busi- entire life and concerns of the Vestal in charge was ing to Massachusetts. Plainville and part of ness, political activity, meet- the most famous of peoples scourged for her careless- I’m a fan of Suffolk Downs, Mansfield), during the de- ings and as a market place. were resolved in this space. ness. If the Vestal violated and I appreciate the number bate on expanding gambling The idea for the Forum This Rostrum probably in- her vow of chastity she was of jobs the track provides in Massachusetts she of- came from the Greek Agora spired more oratory than any condemned to death by be- right here in the City of fered an amendment to pro- (market place) and most other speaking platform in ing buried alive. Boston. That’s why I’m very mote the purchase of U.S.- likely furnished the inspira- the world. It is also believed The growth of the city and sympathetic to the legisla- made slot machines. I don’t tion for the Italian Piazza, that this is where Mark An- the increased use of the ture’s plans for limited ex- know if any of those ma- the Spanish Plaza, the Ger- tony appealed to the Romans Forums required the separa- pansion of gambling in the chines are made in Massa- man Platz, the French Place, for vengeance on Caesar’s tion of some functions. They Commonwealth — two re- chusetts, but at least they the English Square and the murderers, while the dead built a Forum Civilium for sort-style casinos and 3,000 will be made in the U.S.A. A American Village Green. Caesar lay at his feet. legal and administrative slot machine parlors at the law that will result in putting At various times the Constantly embellished affairs, a Forum Boarium for state’s four racetracks. people to work — now that’s City of Rome contained the during the time of the cattle, a Forum Pecuarium Those who say that we a good bet. Forum Romanum Magnum, Republic and the Empire, the for sheep, a Forum Suarium should have competitive bid- “I am proud to be a citizen the Forum of Caesar, the Forum became surrounded for pigs, a Forum Olitorium ding for locations rather than of the United States of Forum of Augustus, the by some of the most mag- for vegetables, a Forum “giving” the slots to the America,” said Representa- Forum of Vespasian, the nificent structures the world Piscatorium for grain, a tracks — although having tive Poirier. “Given the cur- Forum of Nerva and the has known. There were Forum Venalia for mercan- the track pay a $15 million rent economic climate, I Forum of Trajan. The oldest six Temples, two Basilicas, tile affairs and most impor- licensing fee is not exactly believe it is absolutely nec- and most important was the the Tabularium (the public tant of all a Forum Vinarium “giving it away” — miss an essary that we as a govern- Forum Romanum Magnum, archives), the Regia (resi- for wine. important point. Nearly ev- ing body encourage any po- starting out as a Roman dence of the early legendary NEXT ISSUE: eryone agrees that there can tential developers to give Political and religious life. kings) and the House of The Roman Temples be a downside to gambling. their business to companies We’ve all heard the stories who make and sell slot ma- of badly implemented casi- chines in our country.” ONE PARTY RULE ATTACK nos schemes in some cities The vote was almost that, rather than bringing unanimous, with only one the promised jobs and tour- member of the House of Rep- ON TAXPAYERS CONTINUES ists, ending up blighting the resentative voting against Baker Warns of More Spending and Higher Taxes If Patrick or Cahill Elected area. Suffolk Downs and the the common sense proposal. Charlie Baker, Richard payer. These two Beacon Hill again, who ya gonna call,” state’s other three tracks, Tisei and Barbara Anderson, insiders only have one play asked Anderson. “I of course which for years have been David Trumbull is the executive director of Citi- in their playbook: tax and called Charlie and Richard allowed to offer parimutuel chairman of the Boston Ward zens for Limited Taxation and spend for another four to save Proposition 2½ this betting, have demonstrated Three Republican Committee. Government, were joined by years.” week, and look forward to that they can handle respon- Boston’s Ward Three includes elected officials today on Thanks to the failed poli- fighting with them for fiscal sibly the management of a the North End, West End, part Beacon Hill to condemn the cies of Beacon Hill, tax- responsibility next year.” gambling operation. of Beacon Hill, downtown, one party rule that has run payers will pay the following “For the past four years, The bill, H.4619, passed by waterfront, Chinatown, and amok with tax hikes and additional amounts in taxes the myopic perspective of a large majority, 120 to 37, part of the South End. increased spending, as the next year: one party rule has led to Legislature has been forced • Sales Tax: $900,000,000 billions in new taxes and a to backtrack on its latest • Income Tax: $580,000,000 drastic increase in the size A Short Reflection on Robert DeCristoforo attempt to raise taxes. • New Alcohol Tax: of state government,” said by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari “The Legislature’s most $80,000,000 State Senator Bruce Tarr. The youth of the North End to do it again; as in the past recent attempt to raise Tisei added, “Unchecked “A Baker Administration lost a friend and diligent sup- we planned to buy the coffee taxes, by doing an end run one party rule has been a will bring fiscal balance to porter with the passing of and cake and necessary around Proposition 2½, is disaster on Beacon Hill. Gov- Beacon Hill at a time when Robert DeCristoforo whose accoutrements. Bob would typical of the Beacon Hill ernor Patrick and Treasurer the next Governor will in- generous nature was most then reimburse us. It was mentality which always Cahill have failed to reform herit a $2.5 billion operating notably illustrated in his something he wanted to do chooses tax hikes over Beacon Hill, opting instead shortfall.” tireless work with children. for the parishioners. doing the tough work of to increase taxes and bal- Tarr added, “Treasurer It was just a month ago Bob gave to his fellow pa- reforming government and ance the budget on the backs Cahill’s endorsement of that we ran into Bob outside rishioners as he gave so gen- cutting spending,” said of the hardworking tax- Governor Patrick’s income Sacred Heart Church, he erously to the North End Baker. “Whether it’s serious payers of Massachusetts.” tax position and support asked us to organize a small community. We will miss pension reform or giving cit- In the last four years, for increasing the gas tax gathering for coffee and seeing him at Mass, sitting, ies and towns plan design Patrick and Cahill have over- shows his ‘independent cake after the 9:00AM Mass by the statue of Saint Jude, authority, Governor Patrick seen a massive increase in party’ conversion is politi- for a Sunday in May. These a reflection of the man who and Treasurer Cahill have the size of state government gatherings were very sought the help of the good ignored the real reforms nec- — 20% in the first two years (Continued on Page 12) much encouraged by Father Saint for his work in the essary to improve our state. of Patrick’s administration Antonio as a means of bring- neighborhoods of Boston It’s no wonder spending has — while adding $2 billion ing the community to- most notably among his spiraled out of control under more in taxes and fees. Rapino Memorial gether. We did this for Bob friends in the North End. their watch.” Anderson recognized Baker in the past and were happy Bobby will be sorely missed. Baker continued, “Patrick and Tisei’s fiscal leader- Home and Cahill have been part of ship and the need for Mas- 9 Chelsea St., East Boston the problem for years and the sachusetts to rein in out-of- 617-567-1380 voters will not be fooled by control spending. their election year rhetoric. “When you’re a taxpayer Their records speak for them- group fighting Beacon Hill, Remember Your Loved Ones selves — they are on the side and the legislative leader- This year the Post-Gazette is offering our readers an of the tax hike, not the tax- ship tries to raise taxes opportunity to remember their loved ones by Kirby-Rapino placing a “Memoriam” in our Memorial Day Issue. 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Most recently, Coughlin received the 2005 The Library Trustees accepted the gift GUEST EDITORIAL Gladys E. Cook Prize for Painting and the gratefully at their regular meeting 2007 Dessie Greer Prize for Graphics and on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. They placed the Drawings, both from the National Academy. portrait on permanent exhibit in the Read- TEA PARTIERS YOU ARE THE Coughlin taught print-making at the Uni- ing Room of the library, where it is displayed HOPE FOR THE FUTURE versity of Massachusetts at Amherst for with the four busts already donated by Mr. Barisano. by Edward P. Shallow more than 35 years. He became well-known I preface this editorial by declaring Bill Clinton is no paragon of virtue, to the contrary; readers may recall in Donne 2000 Awards Scholarship my editorial “Chinagate Revisited” I advised Bill Clinton and his White House associates solicited and accepted illegal foreign campaign contributions from Communist at the Tenth Annual “Ballo di Primavera” Chinese government and the Justice Department did by Rose Giammarco virtually nothing to prosecute the massive lawbreak- ing of the president. Fundraiser Johnny Chung funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars from Chinese military intelligence to Bill Clinton’s 1996 campaign in exchange for military secrets. In his bestselling book. “The Savage Nation,” Michael Savage declared the secrets were the “jewels of our nuclear secrets.” Given the fact Savage was not confronted with a law- suit, one has to conclude his claim was authentic. In a recent editorial on Bill Clinton playing politics with Timothy McVeigh, The Wall Street Journal asserts, Liberal Democrats and their friends in the media have tried just about everything to dismiss and discredit the Tea Party Movement. They have accused Ameri- cans who are anxious and angry about rapidly encroach- ing government of being racists, extremists and pawns of a corporate “Astroturf” effort — and now potential Timothy McVeighs. No less a figure than Bill Clinton seized on the occa- sion of the Oklahoma City bombing’s 15th anniversary to lecture tea-party activists, first in a speech last week, Left to right: seated, Florence Barr, Alighiera Federico and Elisa Gennari. Standing, then in a Monday New York Times op-ed. In the piece, first row: Isolina DiCenso, Enrichetta Federico, Angela Rossi, Micky Farmusa, Rosa Clinton vilified the Tea Partiers advising them to be Giammarco, Carmela Crognale, Evelina D’Amato, Elena Ciampa, Dora Federico and very careful not to advocate violence or cross the line. Ida Cataldi. Second row: Diana Pierce, Maria Cornelio, Rosa DiPlacido, Donna Cutone, Yet given the Tea Party Movement has been peaceful Anna DiPlacido, Maria Ferrusi, Dora Volpe, Anna Andreottola, Angie DeSantis, Mimi and law abiding, it’s hard to escape the conclusion that Agapite and Angela Federico. Third row: Ida Izzo, Joanne Ceraso, Marie Ramos, Rita Mr. Clinton is engaging in a not so-subtle smear DiRamio, Miranda Federico-DiGenova, Josephine Spagnuolo, Gloria Lerra, Onelia campaign. DiCenso, Angie DiPietro, Jeannette Borrelli and Doreen Giammarco. Mr. Clinton’s effort to exploit the memory of Oklahoma City looks like a partisan cheap shot. In his speech last Tempus Fugit! It is hard to believe that week, the former President observed that, unlike the ten years have already gone by. I can Boston Tea Party, “this fight is about taxation by duly, remember when nineteen of us ladies honestly elected representatives that you don’t happen gathered together at the Gizio Club on to agree with, that you can vote out at the next elec- Hanover Street in the Spring of 2000 with tion.” Our guess is that the next election is what he is one goal in mind and that was to preserve afraid of. our Italian culture and language. It is Mr. Clinton, you proved you were without virtue now ten years later and our membership in the Chinagate corruption and this unabashed has grown to well over a hundred and we attack on the true patriots of America sustains my are still enthusiastic and committed to supposition. perpetuating our ethnic traditions to our future generations. We pursue our goal by participating in charitable events, involv- ing community service as well as social, Left to Right: Miranda Federico- ethnic and cultural events. At our Ballo DiGenova, Rosa Giammarco, President; di Primavera, we award a scholarship Laura Pierce, Scholarship Recipient; to a woman in college studying Italian Doreen Giammarco, Co-Secretary; Dora language and/or culture. We have also Volpe and Maria Ferrusi, Vice President. published our first cookbook entitled, Sapori Nostri — a Taste of Tradition which consists Modern Pastry followed by espressos and of a compilation of ethnic recipes submit- cappuccinos. ted by the Donne 2000 members that have After dinner the Donne 2000 Scholarship been handed down to them from their was awarded to Laura Pierce from North ancestors. Reading, Massachusetts. She is a freshman On April 11th, 2010 Donne 2000 celebrated attending the University of Rhode Island their Tenth Anniversary at the Ballo with a double major in Italian and Textiles, di Primavera at Raffael’s in Walpole, Mas- Fashion Merchandising and Design. She sachusetts. It was an afternoon filled truly demonstrates the desire to preserve with fun, delicious food, music and raffles. our Italian culture. In the Fall she will also In keeping with the Italian traditions, the be studying in Italy. Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, afternoon began with fresh cheeses made Besides our many gift baskets and gift The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 by the Donne 2000 members, baby lamb certificates, the highlight of this years chops, fruit and bruschetta, Italian anti- raffle was a 40" flat screen TV and a The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily pasto, followed by spaghetti alla chitarra. The prosciutto donated by Accardi & Sons and the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. main course was a savory Osso Buco and John DePinto, CPA. There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via Chicken Piccata accompanied by risotto and A good time was had by all with great e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- vegetables. The dessert was a luscious company, gastronomical food and enjoyable addressed, stamped envelope. “Tenth Anniversary” rum cake made by music. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 30, 2010 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING OUT LOUD with Ben Doherty by Sal Giarratani A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME IS STILL A ROSE The Flight of the Phoenix A new label on the cap and 24% and sales +4%. It upped into law the nation’s tough- Over What Tea Party Means? trade bill still stinks to crit- its forecast from $2.42/ est anti-immigration mea- As I picked up my latest where political liberties are ics set for a veiling of the bill share as it edged up .65¢ to sure after President Obama Boston Phoenix, I could not near non-existence. under a different bill name $47.72/share. Xerox the called it misguided and said help but notice the front page I do not belong to the Tea aimed at which limits car- copy maker and consulting it could violate people’s civil story (“TEA” IS FOR TERROR- Party and don’t agree with bon emissions and allows for service maker said Q1 EPS rights and asked the Justice ISM, Boston Phoenix, April 9) everything it states, but I do trading in emissions per- surged .28% to .18¢ versus Department to review it to with a graphic showing a think it is a healthy move- mits which has more politi- ex items a nickel over see if it’s legal. The law Tommy gun resting on a ment especially when our cal support. After a frustrat- views. Revenues jumped makes it a crime to be in the Bible. Also worth noting as two party system has failed ing 2009, the climate bill, 33% to $4.72 billion above U.S. illegally and to question worthless was the phrase us so badly. the cap and trade moniker views. Xerox benefited from status. “dangerous unhinged anti- Two years ago when visit- has a negative connotation its acquisition of Affiliated Strong earnings as com- government rhetoric.” The ing Texas, I made it a point and will raise gas prices Computer Services. Xerox panies are beating forecasts day before I recalled read- to visit the Alamo in San overall. Senator John Kerry sees profits for the year on in the first quarter. Analysts ing a news story concerning Antonio. This was truly one and Lieberman from Con- the high end its .75-.85¢/ are revising estimates going a speech by the AFL-CIO of America’s public shrines necticut plan on reducing share on views of .85¢/ forward. Collectively with president to a large audi- to liberty and justice for all. emissions by 17% compared share. It leaped to $11.52 up 172 companies reporting, ence and delivering a ser- I lived in Charlestown right to 2005 levels, and 80% by 8.3%. Durable goods orders 83% have beaten earnings mon on hatred and how he around the corner from the 2050. The bill would cap fell 1.3% in March, due to forecasts. The S&P500 stocks warned of the 1930s when Bunker Hill Monument and power plants. The key stum- slumping aircraft bookings, are beating expectations American-born fascists there too was another such bling block in earlier efforts but ex-transports they rose by 74%. We needed a turn- were saying very much the shrine to liberty. is where there are lawmak- 2.8% the best since the Re- around in revenue and same thing that right-wing Government is our busi- ers whose states use a lot of cession began in December we are seeing it! Said critics are saying today. His ness. Either we run it or coal-fired utilities and it 2007. Meanwhile, new home John Bulters, Director of speech, to this slightly to the it runs us. Too many Ameri- would hurt these states eco- sales rose 26.9% to an an- Research at Thompson right critic of the Obama cans it would seem, just nomically. Snags remain, as nualized 411,000 the biggest Reuters. Administration’s penchant want to sit back and let gov- whether to share drilling gain since records began in The bond market is strong for more and more govern- ernment take care of them revenue with states, but 1963. Buyers rushed to take with the 10-year gaining ment control sounded very rather than taking care would need Republican sup- advantage of a tax credit due strength and selling @ 4% unhinged. of themselves. Sadly, the port to get it passed. Some to expire in May 2010. With yield. The dollar is also gain- The Tea Party Movement Democratic Party has be- lawmakers oppose offshore 34% of the S&P500 firms re- ing strength against the is real and it is main- come the party of folks who drilling on environmental porting Q1 results, the year euro and the Greek cur- stream. This is not a reli- just want to go along for the grounds. Last week’s sink- over year gains were on rency. Oil prices are higher gious crusade and the cen- ride as long as it seems free. ing of the deep water Hori- track to get a 50% gain, of and gold is stable. terpiece is economics rather The original Boston Tea zon rig in the Gulf of Mexico 32% with a huge gain for than social issues. I know Party, do you want to bet, will bolster their case. financials. Sales are pro- It’s time to call your many liberal Democrats who England thought those Tea Honeywell is benefiting jected to rise 11%. financial advisor or call me voted for President Obama Partiers were terrorists? from increased profits up Arizona’s Governor signed at 617-261-7777. who now think it was a big Throwing names like hat- mistake. Our government of ers, Nazis, fascists and un- the people slowly has become hinged serves no good pur- The Third Annual Youth Congress government to the people. pose except cloud the real is- by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Government is not the an- sues at stake like the Con- swer to everything that ails stitution and the Bill of tic Adoration, lectures and us. In many ways, the Rights. rousing spiritual music. growth of government has Bottom line? If Thomas Among the notable speakers become counter-productive. Jefferson were around was Fr. Benedict Groechel, We are beginning to look today, would he be support- CFR whose books and tapes like some South American ing Obama, Reid and Pelosi have earned him an inter- dictatorship where govern- or would he be a member national reputation as a ment runs everything in- of the Tea Party Movement? leading Catholic voice giv- cluding the people and Food for thought, huh? ing advice on how to over- come the daunting spiritual challenges of our time. The NEMPAC Shopping Party at Shake the Tree two day event culminated Join us for a fun fundraising event at Shake the Tree, with Mass celebrated by 67 Salem Street, Boston’s North End on Thursday, May 6th Cardinal Sean O’Malley in from 6:00-8:00PM. There will be complimentary sangria and the upper church of Sacred snacks. Shake the Tree has a wonderful assortment of Heart attended by priests, women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags, gifts, candles, soaps, residents of the North End home decor and cute baby items! Marian at Shake the Tree and of course, the youth of will generously donate 25% of your purchase to the North the Archdiocese. End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). Check The Mass was followed by out their website at [email protected]. dinner at Saint John School NEMPAC provides affordable private music instructions, The Youth Congress took Office, Office for the New with pasta, pasta and more music shaker classes, Italian language classes and more. place at Sacred Heart Church Evangelization of Youth and pasta generously donated by in the North End on Friday Young Adults and Office for the restaurants of the North and Saturday, April 23rd and College Campus Ministries. End. It was then back to Sa- 24th. The annual event, now It was an amazing two days, cred Heart for an hour of NORTH END in its third year, sponsored a time of vocational discern- music followed by Eucharis- by the Archdiocese of Bos- ment and prayer. 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THE VALIDITY OF THE COPY OF A LOST WILL If the original will can’t be found is a copy of it valid? In the Matter of the Estate of Marc R. Beauregard SJC-10455 SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS 456 Mass. 161; 921 N.E. 2d 954 February 22, 2010, Decided Marc. R. Beauregard died will, the judge applied the the testator destroyed on July 19, 2003. He had evidentiary presumption the will with the intent to written a will leaving sig- that “where a will once revoke it. It is settled law nificant assets to his friend known to exist cannot be that where a will once Steven D. Knight. Original found after the death of the known to exist cannot be will could not be found. testator, there is a presump- found after the death of the Knight filed a copy of the will tion that it was destroyed by testator, there is a presump- into the court. The parents the maker with an intent to tion that it was destroyed by of the deceased objected to revoke it.” the maker with an intent to the copy of the will. The Pro- The judge concluded that revoke it. bate Judge decided that the Knight had failed to rebut The court decided that a copy of the will was not ac- the presumption, and dis- copy of the original will was cepted as valid. missed his petition, Knight not valid. On appeal, Raymound L. appealed, The Supreme Ju- There is a presumption Beauregard does not contest dicial Court agreed with the that a missing will was the judge’s finding that the trial judge. The court said, destroyed. June 11, 2003, will was prop- When a will is traced to the It doesn’t mean that a copy erly executed and was not a testator’s possession or to of the missing will is always forgery. where he had ready access invalid. There should be The will executed on June to it and the original cannot some evidence that it wasn’t 11, 2003, by its terms re- be located after his death, destroyed. Knight did not get voked all wills previously there are three plausible the benefits of the lost will. made by the decedent. A copy explanations for the will’s This case says don’t lose of another will executed absence: (1) the testator de- the original will. If you Christopher Columbus Central two days earlier, on June 9, stroyed it with the intent put the will in a safe deposit 2003 was also entered in to revoke it; (2) the will box make sure someone in Catholic High School — 65th Anniversary evidence. The June 9 copy was accidently destroyed or addition to your has access This year “2010” is the 65th anniversary of the founding is identical to the June 11 lost; or (3) the will was to the box. of Christopher Columbus Central Catholic High School. copy offered for probate, ex- wrongfully destroyed or sup- If not, and you die, who can The first graduating class was June 1949 and the last cept that it was not signed pressed by someone who open the box to get the will. graduating class was May 1990. by two witnesses. was dissatisfied with its Let someone in the family The Alumni Committee is sponsoring a commemorative Because Knight proffered terms. Massachusetts law know where the original will Mass at St. Leonard Church on Prince Street in the North only a copy of the decedent’s presumes the first — that is. End, Sunday May 23, 2010 at 2:00 P.M., followed by an informal gathering after Mass in St. John’s School Hall, Moon Street. DANTE ALIGHIERI, Part II We invite all graduating classes of Christopher Columbus and our sister school Julie Billiart to come together. If you A Short History of Florence and Dante’s Education have contact with your classmates notify them of this by Dominic Avellani, Director of the East Boston Adult Ed.Center upcoming event. Spouses and guests are welcome. In this article, I visiting Pope very angry. To purchase tickets or for further information, please call around Florence. By 1215 617-293-6173 or by e-mail to: [email protected] would like to Florence was very wealthy. the city became one of the mention a few In 1,000 A.D. (1,000 years Our goal is to get as many Alumni together as possible. biggest cities in Europe with Visit our website: www.cchs1957.com. details about ago) there was no Florence. over 70,000 inhabitants. Dante and Flo- There was only land where In 1200, most of Europe rence in the cows and other animals was either rich or poor (peas- 1300’s. Little is grazed at the edge of the Arno ant or aristocrat). But not “You Look Marvelous” known about River (Something like Wash- Florence. It was mostly made Beauty Talk Series Dante’s edu- ington D.C. was in 1780 at up of guilds (Unions). As a cation but we the edge of the Potomic result, there were unions at North End Branch Library do know that he knew the River). During that period of accountants, unions of 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA Florentine dialect (which people from a town called blacksmiths, unions of bank- Come and feel rejuvenated with our eventually became the Ital- Fiesole (in the local moun- ers, unions of educators, second-annual “You Look Marvelous” ian language), he knew tains) used to come down the unions of jewelers, even beauty talk series. Latin (he memorized the mountain, load their wagons Dante joined the unions of AROMATHERAPY — Saturday, epic Roman book (poem) with water from the Arno poetas as an literati in 1295. May 1st, 2010 at 12 Noon. Mary will “The Aeneid” written by River then track back up the They were like us in the discuss the mind and body benefits Virgil (2,000 years ago), he mountain to Fiesole. A man U.S. today — Capitalists. of Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy can evoke pleasure with a spoke and wrote French, he from Fiesole decided to build The city had expanded so presence of nostalgia – scents from childhood, adulthood, attended the University of a capanna (a shed) near il much; it now occupied both travel scents of countries and places. Bologna (he mentions the fiume Arno and thus began sides of the River Arno. BEAUTY CULTURE — Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at two leaning towers of Bolo- the city of Florence. From More and more human 12 Noon. Mary will present a series of topics on Beauty gna in his Divine Comedy) one hut it grew too 100 huts traffic, horse and buggy Culture. She will bring copies of her newspaper columns and had an extensive edu- and the city grew very rap- traffic, wagons taking on skin care, nail care, etc. cation of the ancient Greeks idly. By the 1100 the walls of groceries, goods, cement, Come to one or both. And be sure to bring your experi- and Romans (Virgil, the city were over 45 feet tall rocks, etc., in and out of the ences, opinions and questions. Aristotles, Socrates, Sen- (like a four-story building) city. Italian refreshments will be served. eca, to mention a few). and they went for miles. The City Councilors and La Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull is a third generation cosmetologist and The Florentines used to More people tried to move Signoria decided to build a salon owner. She has practiced her profession for more than 30 walk on paved streets and into the walled city and they new bridge. As a result, they years. She has written “All That Zazz”, the beauty Culture Col- were the first Europeans were turned away, so they decided to call the new umn for the Post-Gazette, for the past seven years. She lives on to eat with forks and spoons camped outside of the city bridge (New Bridge) and the Beacon Hill with her husband David Trumbull. made of silver. Most of walls. One famous leader original bridge they decided Europe ate with spoons and said lets tear down the old to call it the old bridge (Ponte $ $ forks made of wood or cheap city walls and make the city Vecchio). I know many of SELLSELL YOURYOUR GOLDGOLD metals. The Florentine bigger by building the wall the readers have been in ladies wore tight clothes around the new comers who Florence and walked on il Now! NOWNOW !!!!!! VOTED (la moda) which made one were camped outside all Ponte Vecchio with all the #1 BEST little artisan shops right on $1200 We Buy Diamonds, the bridge. They later added Per Ounce! 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O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 (Continued on Page 15) Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 30, 2010 JAZZ WEEK EAST BOSTON — A Smashing Hit — Friday, April 23, 2010 kicked-off Jazz Week East, in the streets of East Boston with a tribute to New Orleans Jazz “Kid Jazz Walk,” kids put together Mardi Gras type costumes and played instruments while parading through East Boston, led by Todd Brunnel, Mike Carey, Forbes Graham and Gary Fieldman. Other highlights included Sergio Salvatore performing at ZUMIX along with the ZUMIX Jazz Ensemble, which incidentally was broadcast live nationally from the ZUMIX radio station. SPAJazzy sponsored by Italia Unita. Al Vega Trio, Paul Broadnax, Nick Grondin Jazz Band continued throughout the week. Wrapping up Jazz Week East Boston is The Infrared Band Thursday, April 29th, 7:30pm, Tony Vaughn Band Friday, April 30th, 8pm; Madeleine Steczynski, Executive Director Underwater Airport Saturday, May 1st, 7:30pm; Todd of ZUMIX and Fran Rowan, Jazz Week East Brunnel and Circadian Rhythm Kings Sunday, May 2nd, Boston Coordinator. 2pm and finally Community Jam Session led by Todd Brunnel and Circadian Rhythm Kings on Sunday, May 2nd, 3pm Come celebrate the end of a GREAT jazz festival in Eastie. All events will be held at 80 Border Street Cultural Exchange Center. Call Fran at 617-510-7011 Alan DeSousa from the ZUMIX Jazz for more information or check out the calendar at Ensemble played drums at the Friday night www.80borderstreet.org for a complete list. opening festivities at ZUMIX on Sumner Special thanks to all those who participated and Street, East Boston. donated to make Jazz Week possible. A-1 Printing, Attorney Diane Modica, Brown’s Pharmacy, Boston City Councilor Sal LaMmattina, Cappuccio Enterprises, Castillo Liquors, Congressman Mike Capuano, Deluca Family, Dolphin Striker, East Boston Chamber of Commerce, East Boston Historical Society, East Boston Neighborhood Health, East Boston Times, East Boston.Com – Frank Conte, East Boston YMCA, Elliot, Whittier, Hardy and Roy, First Priority Credit Union, Heavy Advertising, Italia Unita, James Rosencranz, Jeveli’s Restaurant, APAC John White, Khan Studios, Magrath Funeral Home, Massport, North Suffolk Mental, North End Printing, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Post-Gazette, Pram Ekaputra, Robert Hunt Photography, Nick Grodin SCS Environmental, Sharon Porcaro, State Senator Anthony Petruccelli, State Representative Carlo Basile, Suffolk Downs, Tauro Family, Todisco Towing, Zennifer Productions and especially to Fran Rowan who coordinated Jazz Week East Boston!

Sergio Salvatore on the piano.

Al Vega and musicians

Ted Casher “Kid Jazz Walk” participants getting ready to parade the streets of East Boston. The Kid Jazz Walk being led by Todd Brunnel, Mike Carey, Forbes Graham and Gary Fieldman.

(Photos by Robert Hunt Photography Mattéo Gallo and Sharon Porcaro)

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Now to Movement held make the point: East Boston NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP on the Boston and Revere have many Common re- illegal immigrants that will cently drew thousands of not fill out the Census form, people, many of which but are living in our cities. signed up to join the move- This means there’s a strong ment. Sarah Palin who is possibility Revere and East indeed a “Patriot,” made a Boston can be redistricted. very impressive speech. When Census officials start Her words were so true, re- the count, they will be count- lating to current politics ing only the census forms in this country. The ultra that have been filled out. liberal Boston Globe did not However, Census workers define the moment and will be knocking on many give Palin the applause she doors that haven’t been deserved. The government heard from, but no one should be working for us, knows what they intend to not us working for the do with the people that are government. When Obama- discovered here illegally. care takes hold in 2014, the Airheads Obama and Pelosi government will become want to give full immunity our largest employer! The to illegals, even though they Nancy Pelosi, Barack are not paying taxes, eat- On Saturday, April 24, Obama, Harry Reid and the ing up our resources and 2010 over 200 volunteers deceased Ted Kennedy taxpayers are picking spent the day cleaning and movement will be the bomb up the tab for them. Only beautifying the neighbor- that destroys our democracy. in America! ... Library clos- hood. Residents from Prince- All of which will have no ings have isolated “Menino ton Street cleaned up the affect on them. These people Machine” politicians in Bos- library property on Meridian are very rich and live in a ton who disagree with the Street while volunteers from world of their own. The Tea closing of the Orient Heights The Eagle Hill Civic Associa- Party is gathering support Branch Library, and area tion cleaned up around from concerned citizens libraries that’s on Menino’s Eagle Hill and East Boston across the nation to try and hit list. Newspapers are re- High School. The Jeffries put a stop to the ultra liberal porting he’s starting a war Point neighborhood Associa- democrat madness! Many chest again. He intends to tion joined their neighbors party voters who supported run again after this term. to cleanup Brophy Park and Obama realize now they’ve Give me a break! ... Eastie the streets around Jeffries made a huge mistake ... residents are excited for Point. From Belle Isle Marsh Now that casino gambling the new arrival in Jeffries to Maverick Square neigh- has passed in the House, Point. Mehak Restaurant is bors joined to take pride in how will the Senate vote? a new addition to East East Boston. A large group Will they support bringing Boston’s restaurant commu- of college students and would like to thank all all year long. For further jobs to Massachusetts? If nity. Mehak is a Pakistani/ church members joined the volunteers who partici- information about organiz- it passes, the Senate’s next Indian restaurant located East Boston Main Streets pated in this year’s kickoff ing a cleanup on your block stop is the Conference Com- at 329 Sumner Street in volunteers to mulch the tree to Boston Shines and invites contact East Boston Main mittee and then to the East Boston. Locals have pits along Meridian Street. the neighborhood to con- Streets at 617-561-1044 or Governor. I believe Patrick been talking about it and East Boston Main Streets tinue the cleanup effort [email protected]. is not that enthused, but giving it thumbs up! The will realize Massachusetts “E” Lounge on McClellan needs the revenue. The Highway on the East Bos- House of Representatives ton and Revere line is Parks Department 2010 Garden Contest passed two full-pledged casi- now serving a variety of Two New Categories Added nos and 750 slot machines barbecue meats and other Boston’s local gardeners window box, or front, back, from the Parks Department, in Massachusetts. No one tasty staples. The “E” is have until July 16 to regis- or side yard. Only gardens Comcast, and other sponsors knows at this time where a friendly bar where people ter for Mayor Menino’s 2010 planted by amateur gar- at an awards ceremony in or who will be running the meet and greet. The estab- Garden Contest presented deners are eligible to take late August. Two new cat- full casinos. Maybe one site lishment, a family-owned by the Boston Parks and Rec- part in the contest. No pro- egories have been created will be on the Suffolk Downs business offers entertain- reation Department and fessionally contracted work for this year’s contest: Store- property that has acres of ment on weekends. Drop sponsors Comcast and the will be allowed to enter. En- front, Business, or Organiza- land ... Filling out the Cen- in and join the fun any Boston Herald. trants must submit photo- tion, which includes retail sus is important. The gov- evening. Fridays and Satur- Launched 14 years ago as graphs of their garden with businesses as well as ernment has to know how days are especially excit- part of Mayor Thomas M. an official entry form. schools, churches and other many people are living in ing for making new friends, Menino’s citywide beautifi- Judges will use the photos to institutions; and Senior Gar- each district. Redistricting and mixing with old ones … cation initiative, the contest narrow the entrants to five dener Garden for green can occur if a district hasn’t till next time! recognizes gardeners who finalists per category. Site thumbs 65 years and older. have landscaped, planted visits by contest judges will For further information on flowers, trees and shrubs, determine the winners. how to enter, gardeners may and, in the process, beauti- First place winners in call the Boston Parks fied their own small piece of eleven categories will re- and Recreation Department PINELLI’S Boston. ceive the coveted “Golden at (617) 961-3039 or down- Residents, businesses, Trowel” award from Mayor load an application at FUNCTION FACILITY and organizations are en- Menino and prize packages www.cityofboston.gov/parks. couraged to nominate their Per own or a neighbor’s garden, BEREAVEMENT BUFFET $13.25 Person

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Bob D at the original Yankee Stadium. Circus! Circus!

Playoff time at Fenway Park.

The Nazarro Center kids were near and dear to Bob D. For a tribute to Bob D by Richard Preiss In Memory of see Hoops and Hockey Bob D with the 1984 Christopher Columbus State Hockey Robert J. Bobby D on page 16 Champs. DeCristoforo We honor the tremendous contributions that Bobby DeCristoforo made as the longest-serving member of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council, Chairman of the NEWNC Public Safety Committee and as Founder and President of North End Against Drugs. We will deeply miss our neighbor and friend.

With heartfelt sympathy to the DeCristoforo Family, The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Stephen Passacantilli Ryan Kenny Marie Simboli David Marx Bill Lane Jorge Mendoza Luciana Burdi Jonathan Sproul Matt Conti Anne Devlin Tagliaferro North End Athletic Association group with Ted Tomassone which Bob was a big part of. POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 30, 2010 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

At the reception in his honor, Monsieur Jean-Claude Bourbon, center, is pictured with Christofle President and CEO Nicolas Silversmith Jean-Claude Bourbon with Krafft, right, and Boston Christofle one of his limited-edition pieces. boutique manager Eva Merritt. (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington)

The Christofle boutique at without special needs, al- Bruins packages, and be- Heritage On the Garden on lowing them to interact and hind-the-scenes packages Boylston Street, recently learn from one another, for Boston Pops and Boston hosted a festive reception while creating an inclusive, Ballet. in honor of their Master enriching community of For tickets and more infor- Silversmith, Jean-Claude family members, caregivers mation, call 508-479-6232 Bourbon. and friends. or visit www.binafarm.org. Monsieur Bourbon is the The evening’s festivities ……. We have been in- Director of Christofle’s Haute will include: A visit from formed that Seiji Ozawa is Couture Workshop, located one of The BiNA Farm’s withdrawing from his 2010 Two of Boston’s most “Socially Set …” members, Robert in Normandy, France, which horses (yes, a live horse in Tanglewood appearances Mitchell and Caron Le Brun, smile for the camera at the creates all of the company’s the Ritz!); a special collabo- this summer, July 24 and Christofle boutique reception. exquisite limited-edition rative presentation by Bos- 25, due to additional recu- (Photo by Roger Farrington) works and one-of-a-kind cus- ton Pops’ Keith Lockhart perative time needed after tom pieces commissioned by along with children from recent surgery and treat- Peter Serkin) on July 24 Director of the Saito Kinen royalty, celebrities and pri- The BiNA Farm’s program; a ment for esophageal cancer. and the Tanglewood Music Festival Orchestra, is also vate individuals alike. skit from comedian Joe Mr. Ozawa said his recov- Center Orchestra in Ravel’s scheduled to bring that Several vintage and signa- Wong, who has tickled the ery is going well but that he Daphnis et Chloé, Suite ensemble to New York for ture pieces from the work- funny bones of President needed to cancel more en- No. 2 on July 25. performances in Carnegie shop were on display at the Obama, David Letterman gagements than originally “I’m really sorry for trou- Hall in December to partici- reception that gathered and Ellen DeGeneres; danc- planned so that he could fully bling and worrying every- pate in a two-part citywide more than 75 guests. Mon- ing and live music, courtesy concentrate on continuing one,” Mr. Ozawa said in a festival, “JapanNYC,” with sieur Bourbon gave a dem- of SOHO; and exciting live treatment. Seiji Ozawa, BSO statement issued from his Mr. Ozawa serving as Artis- onstration of his craft while auction items, including a Music Director Laureate, office. “I myself feel great tic Director. graciously answering guests’ trip to the set of Denis was to have led the BSO in regret but I want to take “JapanNYC” will explore questions. Leary’s hit TV show “Rescue an all-Brahms program all possible measures to re- the incredible diversity of Everyone enjoyed flutes of Me,” Patriots, Red Sox and (Piano Concerto No. 1 with cover well by listening to my Japan’s arts and culture Perrier Jouet bubbly and on chief doctor’s instructions.” with more than 40 events at departing; all received hand- “Though it’s disappointing Carnegie Hall and New made gifts from Christofle’s that Seiji won’t be with us York partner institutions in Couture workshop. A super this summer at Tanglewood, December 2010 and spring soiree, to be sure! we are comforted to know 2011. Since 1842, Christofle has that he is taking every pre- Best Wishes! upheld its position as the caution to ensure the best ……. Looking ahead and foremost leader in the art of possible recovery from his marking our calendars: We silver. With locations in recent surgery, said BSO are all invited to participate more than 70 countries, Managing Director Mark in the “6th Annual Roslindale Christofle offers home de- Volpe. “Our thoughts are Open Studios.” The event cor, accessories and jewelry. with him as we wish him the will take place on Saturday, For more information, visit very best and eagerly antici- November 6 and Sunday, www.christofle.com. pate his return to conduct- November 7, from 11 a.m. to ……. On Saturday, May 8 ing later in the year.” 5 p.m. All area artists are the BiNA Farm, a philan- In January, Mr. Ozawa was invited to participate. You do thropic endeavor of Babak diagnosed with esophageal not have to be a Roslindale Bina, co-owner of Lala Rokh, cancer and canceled his resident to participate. BiNA Osteria and Bin 26, will rehearsal and performance The Open Studios will host the first annual “Hors- schedule for at least six take place across a variety ing Around at the Ritz Gala” months to undergo treat- of venues including artists’ benefit. The fun begins at ment. The Tanglewood dates homes/studios, business 6:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, follow a recently announced locations and shared spaces 10 Avery Street, Boston. series of additional cancel- in Roslindale Village. There A non-profit organization lations that now extend will once again be group providing Equine Assisted through the month of spaces at the Roslindale Activities and Therapies August, including an opera House, the Boston School of (EAAT), the BiNA Farm offers in Matsumoto, Japan and Modern Languages and the integrated programs of a series of concerts with auditorium at Sacred Heart music, art, gardening and the Vienna Philharmonic School. nature to children with Orchestra in Europe and The event kicks off with cognitive, physical, psycho- Japan. a “Preview Reception” on logical and developmental Mr. Ozawa plans to return Friday evening November 5, disabilities. to conducting in September at the Longfellow House on The organization goes a when he will lead the Saito South Street, Roslindale. step beyond similar equine Jody and Erik Saarmaa (couple in center) with Karl and Kinen Festival Orchestra The highly successful therapy programs by inte- Teryn Weintz at the Christofle boutique reception. in concerts in Matsumoto, grating children with and (Photo by Roger Farrington) Japan. Mr. Ozawa, Music (Continued on Page 13) Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 30, 2010

• Dante’s International Conference (Continued from Page 1)

CIRCA SURVIVE — the fifteen-track collection. BLUE SKY NOISE The slip jig “Is the Big Man Atlantic Within/Tilly Finn’s Reel” sets Philadelphia-based Circa the pace, the unrequited love Survive make their Atlantic “Citi na gCumann,” a band Records debut with the original “The Roseville,” the release of Blue Sky Noise. tender “I Wish My Love Was Delivering a dozen tracks of a Red Red Rose,” and Ni’s mind-blowing music cre- tender instrumental tribute ations that result in each to her late husband “A Tune song, being differently inter- for Frankie.” Altan continues preted by each listener. to produce traditional music That’s a good thing, as vocal- that is the culture of Ireland. ist Anthony Green uses his Additional tracks include, “As Members of the Dante Alighieri of Cambridge welcome guests from Rome’s Dante searing voice to take your I Roved Out,” the tin whistle headquarters and representatives from various US and Canada chapters. mind to places you’ve never beauty of “The Sunset,” and by this historical Italian cars to trains to mechanical in the schools been before. “Strange Ter- the pleasure of “Comb Your institution — founded in items has increased, Italian he supervised during his rain” explodes to open, setting Hair and Curl It/Gweebara 1889 by Nobel laureate, poet has been dropped from the career as a public school the pace for soaring slices as, Bridge.” If you missed Altan Giosue’ Carducci to foster list of Advanced Placement official. “Get Out,” the piercing “Glass on their 2010 Spring Tour and promote Italian language exams,” he said. “This is Finally, Secretary General Arrows,” the liberation of stop at Somerville Theater, and culture — as it enters not the sign of a lack of in- Alessandro Masi — “really “I Felt Free,” the powerful watch for them next time its 12th decade of interrupted terest in our language, but the event’s keynote speaker” “Imaginary Enemy,” and fills around. The RTE Concert Or- activity. that of a shortage of certified — gave an overview of the the first half with “Through chestra added lush colors and Consul General of Italy in teachers.” In order to face mission of the Dante the Desert Alone.” Green’s harmonies! Boston Liborio Stellino this problem, the Italian Alighieri Society and its 2008 period of depression ELLEN ROWE QUARTET opened the session by ac- Embassy and the Boston chapters around the world. landed him in a mental in- WISHING WELL knowledging the increased consulate, led by the relent- “Italian is a cultural ‘lingua stitution, where he found a PKO Records pride of immigrants and their less efforts of Educational franca’,” he stated “and the new perspective in life. That Pianist Ellen Rowe’s quar- descendants. In fact over 10 Director Carlo Cipollone, Dante of Cambridge is one has served him well, as his tet features saxophonist million of them “came out” so have formulated strategies of the oldest chapters, thus vocals and the lyrics on Andrew Bishop, bassist Kurt to speak, by describing them- to encourage a new genera- a natural location for the this album will attest. Second Krahnke, and drummer Pete selves as “Italians” in the tion of young teachers of certification of new teachers half happenings have, the re- Siers — along with special last two Censuses, after not Italian. with the PLIDA program.” flective “Frozen Creek,” the guests Ingrid Jensen on doing so in previous Census Dante’s education com- Currently one of the main convulsive “Fever Dreams,” flugelhorn, and Andy Haefner rounds. “To be Italian means mittee member, Steve Maio, issues on the mind of Dante’s plus “Spirit of The Stairwell,” on tenor saxophone. The to have a culture of “saper recalled the struggles of be- Rome management, PLIDA going the distance with “The initial slice “For That Which vivere,” to appreciate life, to ing Italian-American in Mas- (Programma Lingua Italiana Longest Mile,” the instru- Was Living, Lost” featuring live with harmony and style,” sachusetts. He remembered Dante Alighieri) is an inter- mental genius of “Compen- Jensen on flugelhorn, fol- he said. “Unfortunately, this his father, who came to Bos- national certification of dium,” and the closer, “Dyed lowed by the upbeat “Lewis- appreciation of our culture is ton from Sicily at age 15 and Italian language proficiency In the Wool.” Catch Circa burg Bluesy-oo,” the beauti- not matched by the reality of worked hard, so that his the Italian equivalent of Survive live at Boston’s ful “Night Sounds” is a trib- Italian teaching in our children could “make it” in TOEFL, Test of English as a House of Blues on May 17th. ute to Rowe’s late brother, schools.” America as professionals Foreign Language). Prepara- Their performance will make plus the timely “Tick Tock,” Italian Embassy’s eco- and educators. Unfortu- tions are in order to en- the trip worthwhile! and a second Jensen flugel- nomic adviser Cristiano nately, the study of the able the Dante Alighieri of BO BICE — 3 horn gem is the emptiness of Maggipinto, speaking on Italian language, somewhat Cambridge to be an inter- Sugarmoney-Saguaro Road “Longing.” The satisfying behalf of Ambassador Giulio different from the paternal nationally recognized center Bo Bice, a popular contes- sounds continue with the airy Terzi, added onto the same Sicilian dialect, was left for PLIDA’s testing and tant on the fourth season of “Sanity Clause,” the title cut theme. “While the demand out. Dr. Maio, however, made evaluating process are al- American Idol, and runner-up shines with a pretty melody, for Italian products, from sure that Italian was offered ready underway. to Carrie Underwood, re- the spirited “Seven Steps leases his third album, sim- To My Yard,” plus the sensu- ply titled “3”. A healthy mix of ous “For Donald” showcasing Friday May 14 soulful southern blues and Haefner on sax, and coming rock, backed with gospel-fla- to an end with Rowe’s ar- vored choruses, and a tad of rangement of the Dietz and country. Bice had a hand in Schwartz standard “Alone the penning of the ten songs, Together.” Rowe is a polished along with playing both acous- pianist, and an outstanding tic and electric guitar. The composer! likeable artist opens with the DAYS OF OUR LIVES flowing “Keep On Rollin’,” ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK trailed by the pain of “Differ- La-La Land ent Shades of Blue,” the fes- Like sands through the tive “Good Hearted Woman,” hourglass filter through, this and hits the halfway mark 2-CD set features the world with the haunting “Lonely, premiere of the original Broke and Wasted.” Bice music score composed by Ken bringing on more good stuff Corday and D. Brent Nelson. via, “Who Knows What,” the The duo’s daunting task southern rock sound of “Long included combing through Road Back,” stopping to smell 3,500 pieces of music to the “Wild Roses,” the inviting choose from, to create this “Get On and Ride,” putting soundtrack of 61 tracks. The the final touches on his well- reason for the major task done album with “You Take being, for 44 years, Days of our Yourself With You.” A sure Lives has visited viewers’ “winner”! homes as a TV favorite. The ALTAN: 25TH ANNIVERSARY double-disc set is split, the CELEBRATION first contains the prettier, Compass more melodic and romantic Altan is a sextet from cues and the second disc, the COMEDIAN Ireland, named for a deep lake more action-oriented, pulse- in Donegal, they are con- pounding themes. Some of sidered a “gift to the World.” the story lines with music Altan gathers moments and that are featured in this milestones to capture their package include, “The Salem quarter century-long jour- Stalker,” “Princess Gina,” DOM IRRERA ney. Singer and fiddler Ni “Patch’s Theme,” various Mhaonaigh and her late hus- themes from the romance of band and longtime musical “John & Marlena,” the recent partner Frankie Kennedy be- “Colleen & Santo” story line, THEWILBUR.COM gan Altan for the sheer love “Sami’s Revenge/Stan,” and of the music. A potpourri of the Lethal Injection of Stefano by phone: 800-745-3000 Wilbur Box Office 246 Tremont St. - Box Office Hours: Noon - 6 PM songs, jigs, and reels cover DiMera. “Rest In Peace, my colleague — Bob DeCristoforo” POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 30, 2010 Page 11

DONNA SUMMER - August 27, spotlights. Short plays are put Perkins provides the talented, spir- 2010 at 7:30PM. A five-time Grammy on and the audience is invited to ited youngsters who sing, dance and winner, Donna Summer was the first join in. Saturdays and Sundays— play in the folk band. For more infor- artist to win the Grammy for Best Rock 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 2:30PM and mation call 617-972-7583 or NOW Vocal Performance, Female (1979, 3:30PM; on Mondays, Tuesdays www.perkins.org. “Hot Stuff”) as well as the first-ever and Wednesdays—11:30AM and recipient of the Grammy for Best 12:30 PM; on Thursdays, 11:30 AM; WILBUR THEATRE PLAYING Dance Recording (1997, “Carry On”). and Fridays, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA In 2004, she became one of the first 6:15PM and 7:15PM. For further BILL BURR - Thursday, May 6 at inductees, as both an Artist Inductee information, pleae call 617-426-6500. 7:30PM; Friday, May 7 at 7:30PM and a Record Inductee (for 1977’s “I Call the “What’s Up Line” at and 10 PM. Bill burr, a Massachusetts UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN Feel Love”) into the Dance Music Hall 617-426-8855 for hours, exhibits and native, gained notoriety with his re- of Fame in New York City. It is esti- events or visit www.BostonKids.org. curring appearances on the second mated that Donna Summer has sold season of Chappelle’s Show. He has more than 130 million records. For NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM made several appearances on the Late tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com. Central Wharf, Boston, MA Show with David Letterman and Late Exhibits explore the “world of Night with Conan O’Brien and had HOUSE OF BLUES BOSTON water,” from local Boston Harbor to co-hosted the XM radio show, “Unin- 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA the exotic Amazon River and feature formed,” with comedian Joe De Rosa. CYNDI LAUPER - Saturday, aquatic animals in recreated habitats LISA LAMPANELLI – Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 7:00PM. The gen- from around the world. Visit a work- May 8, 2010 at 7PM and 9:45PM. Lisa esis of Bring Ya To The Brink, a title ing animal care laboratory at the Lampanelli is comedy’s Lovable Queen culled from the lyrics of the percus- Aquarium Medical Center, and sit of Mean. Heralded as “more than a sive stand-out jam “Lyfe,” lies within in on one of the daily sea lion shows. standup – a standout,” by comedy leg- Cyndi’s unique, often sharp-edged For more in-depth information end Jim Carrey, Lampanelli is a cross observations of the world. Log onto contact 617-973-5200 (voice), 617- between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker www.houseofblues.com/tickets 973-0223 (TTY), or www.neaq.org. and a vial of estrogen. She is a regu- or call 1-888-693-BLUE (2583). lar on The Tonight Show with Jay THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES Leno, and was the only woman in- CHEVALIER THEATER 54 Turner Street, Salem, MA vited to roast both Chevy Chase and 30 Forest Street, Medford, MA THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN Jeff Foxworthy at their respective OLDIES NIGHT - Saturday, May 8, GABLES was the inspiration behind events. For more information, visit 2010 at 7:00PM. Featuring Charlie Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel. It was www.thewilburtheatre.com Thomas & the Drifters, The Toys with built in 1668; and features a secret Barbara Harris, Jay Siegal & the To- staircase, 17th century architecture, FESTIVAL kens, The Shirelles with Shirley and three centuries of decorative arts Boston and Cambridge, MA Allston Reeves and Comedian Paul as well as social and maritime his- EMERGING AMERICA – May 14 DeAngelo. A great night of Doo Wop. tory. Open year-round. For more in- through 16, 2010. The American Rep- For tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com formation, call: 978-744-0991. ertory Theater, Huntington Theatre Company and the Institute of Con- BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PAUL REVERE MEMORIAL temporary Art/Boston have joined 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA ASSOCIATION forces to create an annual festival de- BERNARD HAITINK, CONDUC- 19 North Square, Boston, MA voted to supporting and launching TOR AND EMANUEL AX, PIANO – GILDING DEMONSTRATION - new voices in American theatre. Thursday, April 29 at 8 PM; Friday, Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 1:00- Emerging America brings some of the April 30 at 1:30PM; and Saturday, 4:00PM. Watch professional gilder country’s most promising performers, May 1 at 8:00PM. BSO performs Nancy Dick Atkinson apply gossamer writers, and directors to Boston for a Beethoven’s Overture No. 2 and Con- thin sheets of gold leaf to wooden or- weekend filled with energy, imagina- certo No. 4 and Bartók Concerto for naments just as craftsmen did in tion, creativity and drama. For info Orchestra. For more information log Revere’s era. visit www.emergingamericafestival.org onto www.bso.org. REVOLUTIONARY WAR MEDICINE - Saturday, May 8, 2010 BOSTON POP ORCHESTRA from 1:00-4:00. Medical historian Ed 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA Page takes on the role of regimental ARTS JOSH RITTER – Wednesday, May surgeon Elisha Skinner. Find out how 5th and 6th at 8:00PM. Idaho-born he treated bullet wounds and disease PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM A five-time Grammy winner, Donna Summer was the first singer-songwriter influenced by Bob on the battlefield during the war. 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA artist to win the Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and DEBORAH SAMPSON: PETTI- TRASH MENAGERIE – Now Performance, Female (1979, “Hot Stuff”) as well as the Leonard Cohen, Josh Ritter is a mater COAT PATRIOT - Saturday, May 15, through May, 2010. This exhibit first-ever recipient of the Grammy for Best Dance of lyrical and melodic imagery. He will 2010, 1:00, 1:45, and 2:30. A female presents over 30 whimsical animals perform new material from his soon- soldier who served in the American created from things most of us simply Recording (1997, “Carry On”). In 2004, she became one to-be-released studio album, as well Revolution would like to tell you about throw away. For example: A luminous of the first inductees, as both an Artist Inductee and a as works by the orchestra from the her extraordinary adventure! Story- moth made from piano keys and Record Inductee (for 1977’s “I Feel Love”) into the Dance greatest American composers such as teller Joan Gatturna portrays pottery shards. For further informa- Music Hall of Fame in New York City. It is estimated Copland, Barber and Bernstein. For Sampson. tion, please call 866-745-1876 or visit that Donna Summer has sold more than 130 million more information please visit BOSTON MASSACRE: COPPER www.pem.org. www.bostonpops.org. PLATE PRINTING DEMONSTRA- records worldwide. See music section for more details. TION - Saturday, May 22, 2010 from WORCESTER ART MUSEUM stage banter have been friendly or a WILBUR THEATRE 1:00-4:00PM. Discover the techniques 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA bit snippy? The rapport of these two 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Paul Revere used to engrave and print EXHIBITION: WHAT MATTERS THEATER 20th century icons is immediately MINUS THE BEAR EVEREST incendiary broadsides and political - Now through August 22, 2010 from prevalent. What’s On magazine states, YOUNG THE GIANT – Wednesday, cartoons, as well as currency to pay 11:00AM-5:00PM. This exhibition BOSTON OPERA HOUSE “As good as the music is, the banter May 5 at 8PM. Formed in 2001, Minus soldiers soon after the Revolutionary features contemporary works be- 539 Washington St., Boston, MA between the stars is equally memo- the Bear is an indie rock band from War began. Gary Gregory demon- tween 1988 and 2009 by a roster of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - Now rable.” Attractive discounts for groups Seattle, Washington that is comprised strates the process. leading artists including: Claire through May 2, 2010. Don’t miss the of 10 or more. Call the Box Office at of Jake Snider on guitar and lead vo- SILVERSMITHING IN THE TRA- Barclay, Willie Cole, Taylor Davis, sensational cast delivering all your 781-891-5600 or buy tickets at cals, Dave Knudson on guitar, Alex DITION OF PAUL REVERE - Satur- Melvin Edwards, Heide Fasnacht, favorite moments from the www.reagleplayers.com. Rose on keyboards, Cory Murchy on day, May 29, 2010 from 1:00-4:00PM. Tony Feher, Jim Isermann, Jim classic film, plus brand-new show- bass and Erin Tate on drums. The Geoffrey Blake, a master silversmith Lambie, Jodie Manasevit, Tim Rollins from Old Newbury Crafters, produces and K.O.S., Doris Salcedo, Yinka stopping numbers for the stage, in- CITI PERFORMING ARTS band had released several EPs and album including 2005’s Memos el Oso hand-wrought sterling silver flatware Shonibare and Andrew Witkin. cluding “Transylvania Mania,” “He WANG THEATRE and 2007’s Planet of Ice. For more just as Paul Revere did in his North SELECTIONS FROM WHO SHOT Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA information, please visit End shop. For more information log ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC Ritz.” For tickets and more informa- JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - www.thewilburtheatre.com onto www.paulreverehouse.org. HISTORY, 1955 TO THE PRESENT tion please call 1-800-982-2787 or May 7, 2010 at 8:00PM and May 8, 2010 - Now through May 30, 2010, www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. at 2:00PM, 8:00PM and May 9, 2010 at PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE 11:00 AM – 5:00PM WAM displays the 3:00PM and 7:00PM. Don’t miss your BLIND visual expression of rock & roll music LOEB DRAMA CENTER last chance to see Ted Neeley in Tim Special Events Dwight Hall, 174 N. Beacon with more than 100 photographs of 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA Rice and Andrew Loyd Webber’s pro- Street, Watertown, MA famous rock stars.This exhibition fea- JOHNNY BASEBALL - May 14 duction. BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY REVELS AT PERKINS SCHOOL – tures candid shots, live performances, through May 30, 2010. An exhil- DIANA ROSS - May 15, 2010 at 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 7:30PM. publicity portraits and album cover art arating blend of fact, fiction and 8:00PM. Spend an evening with ... The MAN IN THE STREET: BOS- Revels and Perkins School for the of legendary musicians, such as Tina the mystical power of the game. It Legend, The Music, The Voice! One of TON PHOTOGRAPHS BY JULES Blind celebrate the 10th anniversary Turner, Elvis Presley to name a few. traces the origin of the Curse to a the most successful female artists in AARONS – When Jules Aarons be- of a remarkable collaboration. Revels On display are their captured private collision of three orphaned souls: the world. Log onto www.citicenter.org gan photographing seriously in 1947, brings traditional music and dance and public moments. For information, Johnny O’Brien, a hard-luck right- for tickets. he chose the streets and neighbor- hander on the 1919 Sox; his idol, the expertise, their ability to create in- log onto www.worcesterart.com or call hoods of Boston as his subject. He stant theater, and a few guest artists. (508) 799-4406. man-child Babe Ruth; and Daisy AGGANIS ARENA was drawn to the way people in Wyatt, a dazzling African American 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA the neighborhoods lived their blues singer and the love of ANDRÉ RIEU - Wednesday, public lives and the energy with Johnny’s life. Johnny Baseball is a June 23, 2010 at 8:00PM. To me, which they talked, played and ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS fun and spirited musical. For further music is one of the most important interacted. Inspired by “street pho- information, please call 617-547-8300 things. A life without music would be tographers” such as Henri Cartier- ITALIAN RADIO ITALIAN FILM SERIES or log onto the website at unbearable for me. My whole life has Bresson and Helen Levitt, Aarons “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to Presented by COMITES and the www.americanrepertorytheater.org. been guided by music. My father was worked solidly in that tradition, find- 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom Consul General of Italy, Boston the conductor of a symphony orches- ing a steady supply of visual inspira- Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The “LA FIDANZANTA DI PAPÀ” - tra, and music was the center of our tion in the juxtaposition of people Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca Thursday April 29, 2010 at 7:30PM MUSIC home and family life. When my father against their urban background. every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM hosted by Paesani d’Italia, 149A High- was home, he sat at the piano study- Please Note: Gallery hours Monday, www.1110wccmam.com land Avenue, Somerville. ROBINSON THEATRE ing scores. My five brothers and sis- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9:00- “Italia Oggi” (Italy Today) Sun- “CHIEDINI SE SONO FELICE” - 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA ters all played one or more instru- 5:00, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00-7:00, days 1PM to 2PM with host Andrea Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 7:30PM BARBRA & FRANK THE CON- ments. For tickets call 1-800-745-3000 Sunday: 1:00-5:00 Located in the Urdi 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com hosted by Orsogna Plaza, 316 Main CERT THAT NEVER WAS- May 22, or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Central Library, 700 Boylston Street, “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Street, Everett. 2010 at 2:00PM. A Sensational Trib- Wiggin Gallery, McKim Building, 3rd Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM “NATALE A RIO” - Tuesday, May ute to Sinatra and Streisand. It is BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION Floor. For more information about or online www.djrocco.com 11, 2010 at 7:30PM, hosted by unlikely that the two powerhouse 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA these events and the many other pro- “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every Associazione Gizio, 226 North Street voices of the century would have ever EARTH, WIND & FIRE - Thursday, grams at the library please log onto Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio (North End) Boston. shared the same stage … until now! June 10, 2010 at 7:30PM. With songs www.bpl.org. stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN “FUOCHI D’ARTIFICIO” - They never worked together, exactly, like “Shining Star,” “Got to Give,” 1470 AM. Tuesday, April 18, 2010 at 7:30PM, except when they taped a duet in “Let’s Groove” and “Boogie Wonder- THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” hosted by Paesani d’Italia, 149A High- separate recording sessions, but it’s land” it is no wonder that they can 300 Congress St., Boston, MA 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on land Avenue, Somerville. tantalizing to think what it would rock the house. KIDSTAGE – A state-of-the-art WSRO 650AM in Framingham “BAARIA” - Tuesday, May 25 at have been like to have Barbra BACKSTREET BOYS - June 8, 2010 performance space designed to and online at www.wsro.com. 7:30PM, hosted by COMITES, 11 Streisand and Frank Sinatra teamed at 7:30PM. The boys are back! The introduce children to the wondrous “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday Tileston Street, Boston. up for a concert tour. Just imagine teen pop sensation are on tour and world of performing arts. KidStage mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday The film series is free and open to the possibilities. Would one have they are making their way back to Bos- gives kids ages 2-6 years old a evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. the general public. No reservations outshone the other? Would their on ton. Don’t miss this show! taste of what it’s like in and around www.dongiovannishow.com are required. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 30, 2010

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Dead issue! Two German women have eat more COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED been arrested for trying to smuggle a dead fish, eggs, LINGUINE WITH CLAMS IN BIANCO relative onto a plane in sunglasses and a and milk to in White Sauce hat. Gitta Jaran, 66, and her daughter Anke promote 2 dozen freshly steamed littleneck clams* Anusic, 41, allegedly tried to wheel Jaran’s clear skin 4 or 5 garlic cloves chopped dead husband, Willi, aboard a plane from and “lower 1/4 cup of olive, canola oil, or a mixture of both the U.K. to Germany to avoid a $5,000 repa- your risk of getting some cancers.” Watch 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (preferable fresh) triation fee on coffins. Coroners later your exercise! High-impact workouts, like Romano or Parmesan grated cheese determined that Willi, 91, had died days pre- running and jumping, might make you l pound linguine viously, a charge Anusic calls “completely sweat, but they also loosen the skin, caus- ludicrous.” “He came in the taxi with us,” ing it to sag. Instead, try “low-impact *OPTIONAL: In place of freshly steamed clams, use two says Anusic. “He was a bit pale, but he was aerobic exercise,” such as spinning. Skip cans of chopped or minced clams and two bottles of clam moving.” the straw! To avoid a halo of wrinkles around juice available in supermarkets. Wow! Anger over the health-care overhaul your mouth, drink straight from a cup To steam clams: Wash clam shells thoroughly several has sparked nearly a threefold increase in instead of using a straw, That “constant lip times. Add about one quarter of an inch of water to sauce- the number of serious threats against puckering” can take its toll over time. Must pan and place on burner to heat. Then add clams. Cover members of Congress, the FBI reports. Law- admit we do down a vitamin D every day. and allow steaming until the clamshells open. Remove makers received 42 threats in the first three Money bag! An elderly Australian man saucepan from burner. Remove clams from shells and set months of the year, compared with 15 in donated a suitcase to the Salvation Army, aside. Save the broth. the last three months. only to be told by his wife that their life sav- White sauce preparation: Skin and chop garlic cloves. Heat Good for her! Since leaving her $125,000- ings were sewn into the lining of the bag. oil slightly in two-quart saucepan over medium heat before a-year job as Alaska’s governor last July, Police tracked down the suitcase, which adding chopped garlic. Simmer slowly. Do not brown garlic. Sarah Palin has raked in $12 million in book had been sold, and charged two people with Remove pan from burner for a few seconds before adding royalties, speaking fees and payments from depositing the $93,000 in the bank. parsley and clam broth from steamed clams. Return to two TV shows. Yes, we are one of Palin’s Mental-health advocates are protesting burner and bring to a boil. Add clams, chopped or whole. When admirers. a new Burger King commercial in which mixture comes to a boil, turn off burner. Cover and let stand. Huh? Prescription drug use is up — and men in white coats tackle the King after he Follow directions on package for cooking linguine or pasta so is the number of deaths and hospitaliza- goes “crazy” and offers his new burger for as desired. After draining cooked pasta in colander, place tions caused by them. A recent study by an “insane” price. Advocates called the ad in serving bowl. Pour clam broth from saucepan over medical researchers at West Virginia Uni- “appalling” and said it mocked the mentally linguine. Top each serving with one or more tablespoons of versity combed through data from about 8 ill. Burger King said no offense was clams. Serve with preferred grated cheese. million hospital admissions every year over intended. *Use directions above for preparing oil, garlic mixture. seven years. The results were unsettling: Standing tall! French President Nicolas Remove saucepan from burner and let stand a few seconds The number of people who overdosed on Sarkozy, who’s famously sensitive that he before adding parsley, bottled clam juice and clams. Bring sedatives, tranquilizers and opioids, which stands only 5-feet-5, had a custom-built to a slow boil for a few seconds. Turn off burner. Cover and are typically prescribed for pain, rose 65% podium flown to the U.S. to make him look let stand. Then follow directions above for serving the clams between 1999 and 2006. Accidental hospi- taller while giving a speech at Columbia in bianco with the cooked pasta. Serves four. talizations from these drugs jumped by 37% University. Rumors have it that every time NOTE: One of my delights is to prepare this meal for my during that period, while intentional over- President Sarkozy looks in the mirror, he family and friends with fresh steamed littlenecks whenever doses rose by an alarming 130%. Prescrip- takes a bow. possible. It always reminds me of the many times we experi- tion drugs are “as powerful, addictive and Nurses are earning more than doctors! enced the pleasure of digging for littlenecks along various north dangerous as heroin,” study author Jeffrey According to a physician recruiting and con- or south shore beaches during my childhood. We couldn’t wait Coben tells Scientific American. Many experts sultation firm, family doctors could expect to return home for Mama to prepare this meal for us. feel the drugs are over-prescribed. Bottles an average base salary of $173,000 in 2009, Whenever I use fresh steamed littlenecks today, I make sure of pills often wind up sitting in the medi- while certified nurse anesthetists (CRNASs) to save some in the shell after steaming. I top each serving cine cabinet, where teens and others can were offered $189,000. bowl of linguine with the chopped littlenecks and a few little- find and abuse them. Wee bit of show business stuff by the necks in the shell. Speaking of prescriptions, doctors may stately musicologist Albert Natale. Susan write their prescriptions in illegible Latin, Sarandon is still a little stunned to be single. but their bills are always written in plain She broke up with partner Tim Robbins last Vita can be reached at [email protected] English. year, after a two-decade relationship. “It’s a Carlo Scostumato claims there’s only long time to not be dating and then be going • Baker Warns of More Spending (Continued from Page 2) one thing harder to read than the hand- back into it,” admits the actress, who is 63. cally motivated, not a gen- outrage of overtaxed Massa- writing on the wall, and that’s a doctor’s Singer Tony Martin christened his profes- uine embrace of fiscally chusetts residents, Baker prescription. sional career as a saxophonist with the Ray conservative positions. Only had vowed that if he were Sicilian wines are in the news! “Sicily is Noble orchestra in 1938. After success as a Charlie Baker understands governor, the Legislature’s not the first place in Italy that comes to mind band singer, he went on his own and scored these issues and has the attempt to undermine Prop- when I think of white wine,” said Bill Daley with hits such as “To Each His Own,” proven record of reform osition 2½ would be “dead on in the Chicago Tribune. But wine authority “Tonight We Love,” “There’s No Tomorrow,” needed to turn around our arrival.” Jancis Robinson believes Sicilian wines and “Kiss of Fire.” Singer/actress Bette state government.” This announcement is one have come a long way in recent years, so I Midler began as an extra in the film Baker and Tisei support of a host of policy solutions decided to give them a taste. The most “Hawaii” (1966) and also played in “Fiddler cutting the income and sales put forward by the Baker- “widely planted” of the Sicilian white grapes on the Roof.” Besides being a Grammy win- taxes to 5% and repealing Tisei team and for more is Catarratto, followed by Trebbiano. ning singer, Bette has had considerable the new alcohol tax. Before information please visit Robinson recommends three bottles of Si- success in both serious and comedy films. the Legislature caved to the www.charliebaker2010.com. cilian wine that are inexpensive and work Actresses Jean Harlow and Ginger Rogers especially well with seafood, making them had each been considered for the part of Ann “refreshing choices for summer entertain- Darrow in the 1933 film “King Kong” before 1st Generation ing.” And the wines are: 2008 Colosi Bianco, the part ultimately went to Fay Wray, Nancy 2008 Curatolo Mulinea Insolia and 2007 Sinatra co-starred and sang with Elvis Italian-American Ajello Majus. Presley in the 1968 film “Speedway.” Within The astute Tom Analetto of Medford, says, three weeks of release, “The Chipmunk Vita Orlando Sinopoli “There’s no comparison between wine and Song” sold two-and-a-half million records Shares with us women: wine improves with age.” and was the fastest selling record of 1958. The brilliant, attractive Mona Lisa And Tony Bennett served as the summer a delightful recollection Cappuccio of East Boston, thinks age TV replacement for Perry Como twice in the of her memories as a child improves all wines except the whine of 1950s. man. Some Italian American history: Italians growing up in Speaking of wine, remember, you never, were allowed to own land in Maryland in Boston’s “Little Italy” never, sip wine while eating a salad! Wine 1649. It would seem, however, that some is not compatible with vinegar! Italians and Italians may have come to Maryland, the and a collection of French always eat their salads at the end of only place on the Atlantic seaboard, north Italian family recipes the main course. of Florida, in which Catholics were allowed “Pizza and basketball are a lot alike,” said to settle as early as 1632. The first Italian from the homeland. Ed Levine and Adam Kuban on Every Day to come to Georgia was Paul Amatis. He with Rachael Ray. Local loyalties are strong. landed with the first colonists at Charles- Great as Gifts That’s why our search for the country’s best ton, South Carolina, on January 13, 1733. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM pizzaiolo, or pizza maker, used the NCAA In 1768, 110 Italian colonists settled in and in local bookstores — ask for Tournament as a model: We visited 64 Florida. The first teacher of modern lan- Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN pizzerias in 25 cities, and these were our guages in an American college was Carlo Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN “final four.” Pizzeria Mozza, Los Angeles; Bellini, a native of Florence. Bellini was Motorino, New York; Great Lake, Chicago appointed a professor of languages at the and Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix selected as College of William and Mary in 1778. Bellini the very best of the 64 we tasted. taught the French, Spanish, German and More healthy tips! To keep your skin Italian languages. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM healthy get a dose of vitamin D. Simply AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 30, 2010 Page 13 SUFFOLK DOWNS 2010 RACING SCHEDULE Historic Track Celebrating 75th Anniversary The 2010 live racing sea- After the May 15th opening, son at Suffolk Downs will live racing will be held on begin Saturday, May 15 and Wednesdays and Saturdays For the past few years, I not friendly to Italians and confronted her husband and consist of 101 racing days, for the remainder of the have been answering ques- he next headed north to he told her the story. He the track announced as it month of May. Starting Me- tions asked by my two boys New York, but it was too big explained that his wife had introduced its complete rac- morial Day, May 31, the about family and roots. I and intimidating a city for passed away and, yes, he ing schedule for its 75th an- track will conduct a Monday- have a box of photos in the him. His next move was to did have two children, both niversary season. Tuesday-Wednesday-Satur- cellar that I have been care- Boston’s North End, a loca- of whom were being taken Opening Day is scheduled day racing schedule until fully looking at to identify tion that was just right. He care of by his mother, my on Preakness Stakes Day the conclusion of the meet people, places and time met Antonio Ceruolo, at a great grandmother, Maria. this year, two weeks later on Saturday, November 13. frames. When I say photos, I Hanover Street café and He then added that he than the track’s traditional Usual first race post time is mean literally thousands the two became friends. didn’t want to tell his new opening on Kentucky Derby 12:45 PM. taken over the years. What Babbononno needed a place wife about this family situa- Day. First post time on Open- For the start of the 2010 I am attempting to do is put to stay and Antonio had an tion fearing that she, ing Day is 1:15 PM. racing season, Suffolk Downs an electronic photo album apartment on Salem Street Jenny, would reject his mar- “As more and more of the projects average daily over- together for my kids and with three other fellow riage proposal. Jenny went New England horsemen and night purses consistent with their descendents. That way, Italians. A fourth had just to the cookie jar, took out the horses winter in Florida, 2009’s level of $90,000 per when I’m gone, they will moved out and there was money she had been sav- Delaware and Pennsylvania day. The track will announce know who their people were room for one more. Mike ing, gave it to her husband where purses are enhanced its 2010 stakes program in and be able to pass the in- Contini accepted. and told him to bring his due to expanded gaming, ex- the coming weeks. formation to the next gen- He found a job, days, mak- two children to America. She tending our opening for even Suffolk Downs will cel- eration. Some of the photos ing furniture, a trade he had insisted that they should be a couple weeks makes it ebrate its 75th anniversary are around 100 years old and learned in Foggia, his home with their father. easier for us to get top qual- throughout the season. Built not in great shape. I have a city in Italy. He let it be Before Uncle Paul and ity horses to return here,” by 3,000 workers in just new computer that has the known that he was also a Aunt Connie arrived, my said Chip Tuttle, Suffolk 62 days, the historic track capability of fixing old photos musician and he soon be- mother was born and Chris- Downs’ Chief Operating Of- opened on July 10, 1935 and and things are working out came a member of a dance tened “Angelina.” After Paul ficer. “Based on the recent has been a showcase for rather well. band and a concert orches- and Connie arrive, along legislative action in Massa- some of the most famous I recently located and tra. He played guitar with came “Nicola” (Uncle Nick) chusetts, we look forward to names in Thoroughbred rac- added in a picture of my the dance group and drums named after Nanna’s father, our 75th anniversary season ing history. great-grandparents, Nanna’s with the orchestra, both for then “Luigino” (Uncle Gino, with a renewed sense of op- The legendary Seabiscuit mother and father. Nicola concerts and parades. He called Lou by his American timism for the future.” first raced at the track in and Louisa Ceruolo. Bis- then signed up for “immi- friends). He was named The track will be hosting its inaugural season and nonno and Bisnonna (great- grant school” and learned after Nanna’s brother, Boston’s Biggest and Best would return in 1937 to win grandfather and great- how to read, write and speak Luigi. There was another Kentucky Derby Party on the track’s signature race, grandmother) spent most of in English. child, Antonio, named after Saturday, May 1. In addition the Massachusetts Handi- their lives in Avellino. When His friend, Antonio Ceruolo Nanna’s oldest brother and to the standard simulcast cap. Champion racehorses Nicola retired, all his chil- was a plasterer. He did fancy by now, Mike’s best friend. areas, fans will be able to War Admiral, Whirlaway, dren, except one daughter, scroll work in ceiling mold- Unfortunately, Antonio died watch the Derby and other John Henry and Cigar have were living in America and ings and chandelier sconces, at a young age. He was about races on large outdoor tele- all competed at Suffolk his oldest son, Zi’Antonio, and as a result made enough three, and pulled a pot of vision screens as part of a Downs, as have Hall of Fame sent for them to spend their money to send for his broth- boiling water off the top of festival featuring live bands jockeys Eddie Arcaro, Chris retirement years in Boston. ers and sisters, one at a the kitchen stove and and an assortment of food McCarron, Angel Cordero They moved in with Nanna time. Mike saw a picture of scalded himself. He didn’t and beverages. and Jerry Bailey. and Babbononno and over- one of Antonio’s younger sis- survive and became the saw the entire family grow ters, Giovannina. He liked first in my family to be bur- and prosper. My great grand- the way she looked, and not ied in America. • The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9) mother passed away before long after her arrival, they Paul and Nick became I was born, but considering began dating under the su- musicians like their father. 2009 Roslindale Open Stu- Enjoy! my memory, I think I re- pervision of Antonio. Unable Paul went to school for print- dios featured more than 90 (Be sure to visit Hilda member my great grandfa- to read Italian nor English, ing and also worked in that artists in 44 locations, in- Morrill’s gardening Web site, ther. I was just out of infancy Giovannina quickly learned industry. Nick became the cluding painters, photogra- www.bostongardens.com. In and remember my mother to speak the language of president of the Musicians’ phers, printmakers, fiber addition to events covered and calling him Nonno. America rather well. She Union after World War II. artists, potters, jewelers and reported by the columnist, “The My grandfather, Michele changed her first name to When Gino returned home more. Socially Set” is compiled from (Mike) Contini came to Jenny. To her, it sounded from the service, he went For further information, various other sources such as America as the result of a more American. Well, Jenny into sales and wound up in visit www.roslindaleopen news and press releases, tradition that existed from Ceruolo and Mike Contini, the liquor business. All three studios.org. PRNewswire services, etc.) the time of Thomas Jefferson dated for quite a while and did rather well in life. Sister through the presidency of married in the first decade Angelina, now called Anne, Harry Truman. Each year, of the 20th century. They married a musician friend the Italian Marine Band rented an apartment in East of Nick and Paul, John would come to America and Boston. Just before this DeChristoforo. They became serenade the American point in time, Antonio had my parents. I was the only leaders at the White House. married his fiancée and child they had the “De” dis- In 1896, Babbononno was bought a large house, also in appeared from my name and part of that orchestra that East Boston. The Contini it became Christoforo. I look sailed to America for their apartment and the Ceruolo at it this way, I was the first annual concert. home were within walking born male in an extended While in Washington, he distance from each other and Italian family. I was placed was notified by the Reuter’s all was well. Jenny went to on a pedestal and had quite News Service that his young work in the garment indus- a privileged young life. Well, wife had died in childbirth. try doing hand tailoring on they are all gone except He was devastated and men’s clothing. As time went Uncle Gino who will be 93 didn’t sail back to Italy when on, she heard some gossip this June. This story and the the tour was over. Resigning about Mike having a family hundreds of pictures I am his commission, he was back in Italy. He had never putting together will tell my now alone in America. Not mentioned anything to her sons, John and Michael, speaking any English, there about that part of his life. “who and what” about the was nothing for him in The rumor was that her hus- four generation that pre- Washington. He tried New band had a wife and two kids ceded them. I hope that the Orleans but the city was back in Foggia. Finally, she will take the information, and when they marry and have kids, pass it on to gen- — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — eration number six. THE GOD BLESS AMERICA

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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) I COULDN’T FORGET Italian angel. He will be re- ber Gus Umana covering the JOHNNY MAESTRO membered and missed. A parade for the Post-Gazette Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco Singer Johnny Maestro great voice has left us. that week. Gus was one of passed away on March 24th THE NINETEENTH my many writing mentors. POLIGAMY … IN ITALY? Mohammed, 54, is a Moroccan of cancer. He was 70 years OF APRIL IN ’75 When he had to give up the who always believed he was a “Sultan!” He turned out to be old. He had a long prosper- Once again, it was time for column due to illness, I a real slave holder and a merchant. It never occurred to ous career with The Brook- the Patriot’s Day Parade in stepped in and haven’t left the Italian authorities that something very “Arabian” was lyn Bridge and back in the Boston’s North End. Folks yet. Every generation has happening in the industrial City of Torino, a.k.a. the Ital- 50s started with The Crests, lined Hanover Street as the had its writers at the Post- ian “Detroit!” In short, it was discovered that a classical one of America’s first inter- bands marched by. Stopping Gazette. I’ve enjoyed this harem existed just behind the central market of “Porta racial singing groups. He at the Prado and in the long stay of mine. Things Palazzo.” Mohammed was duly married to Naima, 52, his was born John Mastrangelo. shadow of the Paul Revere always change, but what only real wife. But when Naima went to Italy to rejoin her His career took off in 1958 statue, Mayor Tom Menino remains unchanged is the husband she discovered another wife, Fatima, 31, whom when he performed the doo- stood next to “Paul Revere” North End remembering Mohammed had married in Italy, but only in a mosque, as wop hit “16 Candles” with as he prepared to ride off Paul Revere on Patriot’s by the Koran. Therefore, the Italian authorities were The Crests. Other hits in- down Hanover Street warn- Day. unaware of the existence of another “spouse” whose mar- cluded “The Worst That ing passersbys that, “The HEY, JOE! riage has never been registered in Torino’s record office. Could Happen.” Also remem- British are coming! The The other day, a guy We know, of course, that the Koran allows any man to marry bered are hits like “You British are coming!” Every walked in to get a copy of the up to four wives. The Koran also allows a man to have an Never Walk Alone” and year Boston re-enacts “The Post-Gazette. He said he undetermined number of concubines! Thus, Mohammed “Blessed is the Rain.” Midnight Ride of Paul Re- loves the paper. has now only “two” wives, two less than permitted by the Dion DiMucci called vere” except we now do it at When I introduced myself holy Koran. Johnny a class act. We can a more decent hour. to him, he said he liked my According to Italian laws, any temporary legal union, as only hope that now the Rock Everyone calls the Fourth stuff and also said I knew with Mohammed’s second marriage in Italy, has no legal and Roll Hall of Fame in of July, America’s birthday, him. status in Italy. Cleveland will now consider but I think Patriot’s Day Turns out he was Joe Following the media’s disclosure of the Torino’s Arabian him for induction. Many should be remembered as Bonafine. I always called arrangement, there was a spasmodic race to find out if North Enders still talk about the birth of the American him Joe “BonaFINE”. similar situations existed in other parts of Italy. To the the last time he sang in the spirit because everything Last time I saw him surprise of many, there are more than 15,000 Muslims North End at the Madonna changed post-April 19, 1775. he was at English High in who live in Italy, with more than “one wife!” This Della Cava Feast. Crowds I remember marching back 1966. We graduated to- phenomenon is on the increase due to a lack of controls by loved him and his music. He in 1983 when I was a candi- gether back in 1963 from the the Italian authorities. Many questions have been raised. made people feel good about date for District 1 School Michelangelo Jr. High. Good The most frequent one relates to possible repercussions life. His was the voice of an Committee. I also remem- to see him again! on Christian residents and what moral and ethical effects it may engender. The reader may think that things would be bearable in Muslim countries worldwide. • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) It may surprise many of our readers that polygamy has know we’re not happy with I’m still trying to figure out came under fire from GOP disappeared in Tunisia when the new Constitution was the direction our govern- how that happened. The Bos- members of the panel over enacted in 1957. In Morocco it is forbidden since 2003, as ment is headed.” ton Archdiocese got embar- the administration’s han- well as in Turkey, which is trying to enter the European Finally, the photo showing rassed by that happening, dling of terrorism cases. “acquire” another wife in Italy, where it seems it has be- signs stating, “Remember but not as embarrassing as Holder told the committee come easy to do so. Furthermore, the “Orfi-Rite” (Muslim November” and “America’s Catholics have become with despite widespread opposi- law) allows a union to be brief (1 hour), 30 years, or forever! Second Revolution Novem- the Church hierarchy sink- tion to the Big Apple site, The question remains: why the “extra” wives do not rebel ber 2, 2010" are the real ing further into a moral “New York is not off the against an abusive man? The plausible answer may be that story of this nationwide pro- abyss of its own making. Pro- table.” US Representative they are alone, poor and broke! Lastly, the Italian laws have test. Government is our tecting the church from Peter King, R-NY countered, no protection for them! business. Either we run it or scandal has led the church “I am shocked and appalled it runs us. It will be as good deeper into scandal. Kudos to that Attorney General Holder as we want it or as bad as that Catholic priest out near is still considering New York Fully Insured we allow it. Thanks again for Springfield for his recent City as the venue.” Lic #017936 the good coverage. sermon on the Pope to come Actually, the White House What are True Costs completely clean or maybe is now considering a mili- of Obamacare? just stop being Pope. Harsh tary commission to try the Seems no one really but needed words from the 9/11 suspects going back Heating & Air Conditioning knows. Did you know the altar. to a plan put forth by the very first question the Chi- Credit Card Banks Bush Administration. Holder Sales, Service & Installation nese premier asked Ameri- are Snakes seemingly is still of the opin- can officials shortly after Everyone is getting bailed ion that holding a military Ken Shallow landing for that recent out in this country, but ap- tribunal rather than civilian 617.593.6211 [email protected] nuclear arms conference parently working people don’t trial would seriously weaken was, “What are the true costs fit that Obama category of national security. On this of the health overhaul bill being “Too big to fail.” Presi- opinion he appears a major- ATTENTION ATTORNEYS signed into law?” He didn’t dent Obama seems to have ity of one. Thank God. get a reply because appar- forgotten working families, If it’s Thursday, The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper ently no one really knows yet blue collar workers and the it Must be Karl Rove of general circulation. We are qualified to accept legal notices ... Also, it does appear more struggling and shrinking I enjoy my Wall Street Jour- from any court in each town that we serve. likely that the VAT tax used middle-class. Our country nal on Thursdays because in Europe is heading our goes further and further in I love reading those Karl LEGAL NOTICES way soon. Someone is going debt and is lulling itself the Rove commentaries. Knee- to have to pay up for way credit card companies jerk liberals and “Obama- For information on placing a Legal Notice in the POST-GAZETTE, please call Obamacare and as usual, it lulled us all into debt. crats” can’t stand the former (617) 227-8929; or mail notice to: POST-GAZETTE, is going to be all of us. The No wonder we are all frus- deputy chief of staff and P.O. BOX 135, BOSTON, MA 02113 Attn: Legal Notices VAT is used in Europe and trated and show up on Bos- former senior advisor for no one really likes it but ton Common to protest the President George W. Bush. they’ve got it. The Republic evasive direction our gov- His latest opine hit the nail of Ireland has one of the low- ernment is taking toward on the head when explain- POST-GAZETTE est VATs and yet a pint of us. ing why Republicans are Guinness at the local pub is Holder Still Likes winning on the tax issue. EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE now going for twelve bucks. Ground Zero One paragraph said it all, Once again thank you, US Attorney General Eric “A recent Rasmussen sur- IS NOW OPEN President Obama, Senator Holder said on April 14 that vey reported that 60 percent Reid and Speaker Pelosi for the Obama Administration of Americans believe the MARIE MATARESE another job well done, yuk, has not ruled out a New York nation is over-taxed. There’s 35 Bennington Street, East Boston yuk, yuk as Curly would say. City trial for suspects in a reason. Under President Lowell Church for Sale 9/11 terrorist attacks. Ap- Barack Obama taxes are 617.227.8929 I was up driving in Lowell pearing before the Senate going up a lot.” Nuf said, MON. and TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. recently and passed by a Judiciary Committee, Holder huh? shuttered Catholic Church. THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. The “For Sale” sign hung on both the church and rectory. The Federal Trade Commission How sad to see such a thing, ACCEPTING Advertisements but it has sadly become the works for the consumer to prevent General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals sign of the times. Let’s hope fraud and deception. this property doesn’t fall into Memorials • Legals the hands of anti-Catholic Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE evangelicals like the or log on to www.ftc.gov. church in East Boston did. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 30, 2010 Page 15

• Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) borhood parks to public with nonprofit agencies as EXTRA Innings safety. well as capital investments, This budget begins the we will make the best use of by Sal Giarratani challenging work of trans- our physical assets as we forming and strengthening strive to offer quality services our libraries and community to all the neighborhoods and Albert Pujols Looking really like that. Thursday, and other black players. centers, focusing not on the residents of Boston. Like 2010 MVP Too April 15 was Jackie Robin- While, I identified with number of physical buildings There are many bright In the first six games the son Day in Major League Italian-American players, I they occupy but what goes on spots in this budget. We have St. Louis Cardinals have Baseball and all players wore also identified Latins mostly inside them. I am confident level-funded summer jobs thus played at this writing, No. 42 to honor Jackie who because most were Catho- that 22 strong branches programs for our city’s youth the 2009 NL MVP is on a broke baseball’s color line lics like me. along with our flagship Copley and remain focused on im- tear. He already has 5 home back on April 15, 1947. On Like Matthews, part of the Square facility will help se- proving outcomes in the runs and 15 RBIs. In his first that Thursday, Matthews reason is that both football cure the long term financial Circle of Promise neighbor- 24 at bats, he has 14 hits reflected on the fact that and basketball attract black security and services of our hoods by raising academic and is batting .519. I like fewer blacks play major athletes today. Back in the libraries. We will continue achievement and improving this player lots. He is the league ball than when his 50s, the NBA was a very to invest in online services community support net- best player in St. Louis since father played in the 70s white game. Team demo- and technology to bring our works to end inter-genera- Stan “The Man” himself. and 80s. Matthews says, “It graphics change. I still like library system into the 21st tional poverty. We are also Gary Matthews Jr. makes me sad.” I kind of rooting for Italian American century, moving beyond the making significant invest- on Robinson’s Day understand him but not baseball players. Back in the physical walls of libraries to ments in public safety. For Gary Matthews Jr., said completely. Back in the 50s day, my favorite was Rocky deliver programs and ser- the first time in two years while growing up at his base- and 60s when I was grow- Domenico Colavito and Jim vices in community settings. the city will field new classes ball playing father’s side, he ing up, I divided ballplayers Gentile. Two good home run Through consolidation of of police and fire recruits. saw many African-American into four categories: white, sluggers in their day. Of city resources, partnerships Our capital plan, which is ballplayers like Bobby black, Latin and Italian. I course I loved the Sox when supported with $131 million Bonds, Willie McCovery and knew every Italian Ameri- they started Tony Conigliaro LEGAL NOTICE worth of new project autho- Joe Morgan. However, he can baseball player and in center field. In 1964, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts rizations will provide jobs laments that in the NY Mets each’s stats. I had it down to Sox still had Frank Malzone The Trial Court and improve city facilities club house, he is now the a science because I could at third base too. Oh, by the Middlesex Probate and Family Court only black player on the identify with them and see way, my favorite Latin play- 208 Cambridge Street and resources for all our Cambridge, MA 02141 residents. Neighborhoods New York Mets. He sees them as role models. The ers were Luis Aparico, Or- Docket No. MI10P1714EA will see six parks receive fewer black players today same way the younger lando Cepeda and, of course, In the Estate of playlot and landscape reno- than ever before. He doesn’t Matthews saw his father Roberto Clemente. JOHN P KOKIDKO A/K/A JOHN P. KOKIDKO vations and nine parks will Late of WALTHAM, MA 02154-0606 receive court renovations for • Freedom Trail Map (Continued from Page 1) Date of Death November 30, 1987 tennis, basketball and street the gateway to the North End, having an even greater im- sidiary of Citizens Financial NOTICE OF PETITION hockey. We will also con- and along the Greenway — pact on economic growth in Group, Inc., a $148 billion FOR APPOINTMENT OF tinue to make Boston a bike- ADMINISTRATOR where all visitors to and resi- Boston and the state. This commercial bank holding To all persons interested in the above friendly city by adding nearly dents of Boston gather to cel- map is a welcome wayfinder company headquartered in captioned estate, a petition has been 20 miles of new bike lanes ebrate our city’s rich history for the Freedom Trail – both Providence, R.I. CFG’s two presented requesting that RICHARD to the City’s roadways and KOKIDKO of Waltham, MA or some other and our promising future,” beautiful and interesting.” bank subsidiaries are RBS suitable person be appointed administrator we continue taking steps to said Boston Mayor Thomas Joining Matthews, Mayor Citizens, N.A. and Citizens of said estate to serve Without Surety. improve technology and in- M. Menino. “This partner- Menino and LaCamera Bank of Pennsylvania. They IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, frastructure so that Boston YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE ship is an example of the at today’s unveiling were operate a 12-state branch A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT remains a leader among the public and private sector State Representative Aaron network under the Citizens AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN nation’s green and sustain- working together to revital- Michlewitz and 18th Century Bank brand in Connecticut, O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON able cities. May 20, 2010. ize our neighborhoods.” Tour Guides. Delaware, Massachusetts, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, The budget process is “The Freedom Trail is so New Hampshire, New Jer- First Justice of this Court. never easy, but I firmly be- very important to the retell- About Citizens Bank sey, New York, Pennsylva- Date: April 22, 2010 lieve that the recommenda- ing of the magnificent sto- Citizens Bank is a division nia, Rhode Island and Ver- Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate tions in this budget best po- Run date: 4/30/10 ries of the Revolution and of RBS Citizens, N.A., oper- mont, and the Charter One sition our city for future Boston’s important role in it,” ating its seven-state branch brand in Illinois, Michigan growth and progress. It is a LEGAL NOTICE said Mimi LaCamera, Presi- network in Connecticut, and Ohio. CFG has non- responsible plan that allows dent of the Freedom Trail Delaware, Massachusetts, branch retail and commer- Commonwealth of Massachusetts the City of Boston to provide Foundation. “Any time we New Hampshire, New York, cial offices in about 40 The Trial Court the best services for its resi- SUFFOLK Probate and Family Court can make the experience of Rhode Island and Vermont. states. CFG is owned by RBS 24 New Chardon Street dents well into the future. walking the Trail easier and It has 254 branches and 529 (The Royal Bank of Scotland PO Box 9667 more fun is another step in ATMS in Massachusetts. Group plc). CFG’s Web site is Boston, MA 02114 Docket No. SU07P1236CV1 ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA preserving these sites and RBS Citizens, N.A. is a sub- citizensbank.com. CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT adored, glorified, loved and preserved • Dante Alighieri (Continued from Page 5) throughout the world now and for- In the matter of ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for book about the earth, the RUBY CHALMERS 1300 in a city which he re- studied with teachers and us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray ferred to “As the most en- philosophers whom he stars, water, etc. of BOSTON, MA for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, PROTECTED PERSON prayforus.St.Anthony,mostloving chanting place on earth.” called at times “my second In the last article I mentioned DISABLED PERSON protector and wonder worker, pray Dante was a self-made man father,” like maestro Latini. the happy Dante (1265-1300 To the named Respondent and all other forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday because his mother died Dante was a poet, a soldier, AD). In the next I’ll mention the interested persons, you are hereby notified and by the 8th day your prayer will be pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 72, that the answered. It has never been known to when he was 7 years old and a politician, a philosopher, two political parties that Second and Final account(s) of JUDITH fail. Publication must be promised. his father died when he was and a scientist. Toward the caused so much war and de- LENNETT, ESQ., of Roslindale, MA as My prayers have been answered. Favor received. P.G. a teenager. As a result, he end of his life, he wrote a struction in Italy and Europe Conservator of the property of said A.T.P. th th Respondent has been presented to the in the 12 and 13 century. Court for allowance. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE You have the right to object to the account(s). If you wish to do so, you or your LEGAL NOTICE PA COLLISION Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE attorney must file a written appearance at 800 EASTERN AVENUE The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts this Court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the MALDEN, MA 02148 Middlesex Probate and Family Court return date of May 20, 2010. This day is NOT The Trial Court 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court a hearing date, but a deadline date by which Suffolk Probate and Family Court 617-347-9104 Cambridge, MA 02141 Suffolk Probate and Family Court you have to file the written appearance if 24 New Chardon Street FAX 781-286-8402 Docket No. MI10P1409EA 24 New Chardon Street you object to the account(s). If you fail to file PO Box 9667 PO Box 9667 Boston, MA 02114 ABANDON MOTOR In the Estate of Boston, MA 02114 the written appearance by the return date, DANIEL KERRIGAN action may be taken in this matter without Docket No. SU09P2654GD VEHICLES Docket No. SU09P2651GD Late of STONEHAM, MA 02180 further notice to you, including the allowance PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT TO: OWNER OR OWNERS Date of Death January 24, 2010 of the account(s). OF GUARDIAN OF PARTS UNKNOWN OF GUARDIAN Additionally, within thirty (30) days after OF A MINOR NOTICE OF PETITION OF A MINOR said return day (or within such other time as PA COLLISION OF MALDEN FOR PROBATE OF WILL In the interests of the Court, upon motion may order), you must In the interests of To all persons interested in the above ZAKYRAH ALLEN, Minor HAS HAD A MARQUIS ALLEN, Minor file a written affidavit of objections stating captioned estate, a petition has been of BOSTON, MA specific facts and grounds upon which each of BOSTON, MA 2004 FORD T. BIRD presented requesting that a document objection is based and a copy shall be NOTICE TO ALL VIN #1FAHP60A54Y111828 purporting to be the last will of said decedent NOTICE TO ALL served upon the Conservator pursuant to INTERESTED PARTIES IN THEIR POSSESSION SINCE be proved and allowed and that INTERESTED PARTIES Mass. R. Civ. P. 5. A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 BRENDA M. KERRIGAN be appointed A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of You have the right to send to the Conser- Guardian of a Minor filed on December 2, executor/trix, named in the will to serve Guardian of a Minor filed on December 2, vator, by registered or certified mail, a 2009 by ANNETTE WARNER, of Boston, MA AND HAS NOT BEEN CLAIMED. Without Surety. 2009 by ANNETTE WARNER, of Boston, MA written request to receive a copy of the will be held on June 24, 2010 at 9:00AM 2000 VW BEETLE IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, will be held on June 24, 2010 at 9:00AM account(s) at no cost to you. Guardianship of Minor Hearing in Boston. VIN #3VWCA21C8YM486481 YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Guardianship of Minor Hearing in Boston. IMPORTANT NOTICE You may respond by filing a written response A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT You may respond by filing a written response The outcome of this proceeding may limit to the Petition or by appearing in person at SINCE AUGUST 19, 2008 AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN to the Petition or by appearing in person at or completely take away the above- the hearing. If you choose to file a written AND HAS NOT BEEN CLAIMED. O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON the hearing. If you choose to file a written named person’s right to make decisions response, you need to: File the original with IF OWNER OR OWNERS CAN May 25, 2010. response, you need to: File the original with about personal affairs or financial affairs the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested In addition, you must file a written affidavit the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested or both. The above-named person has the parties at least five (5) business days before PROVE OWNERSHIP PLEASE of objections to the petition, stating specific parties at least five (5) business days before right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make the hearing. The minor (or an adult on be- CALL THE ABOVE NUMBER. facts and grounds upon which the objection the hearing. The minor (or an adult on be- this request on behalf of the above-named half of the minor) has the right to request is based, within thirty (30) days after the half of the minor) has the right to request person. If the above-named person can- that counsel be appointed for the minor. REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES return day (or such other time as the Court, that counsel be appointed for the minor. not afford a lawyer, one may be appointed A minor over age 14 has the right to be SHOWS NO RECORD ON FILE. on motion with notice to the petitioner, may A minor over age 14 has the right to be at State expense. present at any hearing, unless the Court SUBMITTED BY allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. present at any hearing, unless the Court WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, finds that it is not in the minor’s best WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, finds that it is not in the minor’s best First Justice of this Court. interests. MICHAEL SORRENTINO First Justice of this Court. interests. Date: April 15, 2010 Date: March 19, 2010 FOR Date: April 27, 2010 Date: March 19, 2010 Richard Iannella, Register of Probate Richard Iannella, Register of Probate PA COLLISION Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Richard Iannella, Register of Probate Run date: 4/30/10 Run date: 4/30/10 Run date: 4/30/10 Run date: 4/30/10 Run date: 4/30/10 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 30, 2010

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

son 34-2, 22 KO’s victory over 29-5, 20 KO’s Owen Beck. The Tiger won by way of a fourth round TKO. One of Tony Thompson’s two ROBERT J. DeCRISTOFORO — losses came in a World Heavyweight Title “OUR BOBBY D” fight with Wladimir Klitschko on July 12, Perhaps it was quite fitting part of his calling to make 2008 in Germany. Is he working his way that the calling hours for sure as many slates as pos- back for another World Title shot? Bobby D were held literally sible stayed that way. IBF Super Middleweight Champion of the across the street from the Three organizations that World Lucian Bute 26-0, 21 KO’s is taking wide portals and tall spires were close to Bobby’s heart on Edison Miranda 33-5, 29 KO’s. Then of a church. saw fit to pay tribute to him Bute takes him out in the third round. But then, to know Bobby D in the days following his Miranda posed in this fight. He then was to know how much he passing. The Bruins, Celtics quickly got Kayoed by an uppercut to the felt inspired by his faith. and Red Sox all honored him chin. A message to all boxers “Never pose, Writing in his column early with a moment of silence as when fighting.” “Pow!” Lucian Bute is a last December, after he had his photograph was displayed very good fighter who can hit. His victory returned from seeing Boston on the jumbotron. And yes, was impressive. Bute is a very formidable University and Cornell Uni- he was smiling. fighter with talent. We’ve got some budding versity play a college hockey Lest one get the impres- Super-middleweights in this area. Board- game in New York City over sion that Bobby’s devotion to walk in Atlantic Cit Kelly “The Ghost” the Thanksgiving weekend, the North End meant that he Pavlik 36-1, 32 KO’s is defending his Bobby described his week- never travelled, nothing Middleweight Title. He’s fighting Sergio end in the “Big City’ by say- could be further from the Martinez who’s 44-2-2 with 24 KO’s from ing that going to Mass was truth. Every April Bobby cov- Argentina. Both weigh 159 pounds. Sergio New NABO Champion 18-0-1, 10 KO his number one priority. ered the Frozen Four college Martinez came on strong in the beginning undefeated Hammerin Hank Lundy. One of the last times I saw hockey championships no of this fight. Kelly Pavlik won the middle Bobby D was in church on matter where they might be st rounds. Sergio Martinez then staged an- It’s May 1 , in Las Vegas. This is where March 17 during the annual held. Floyd Mayweather Jr., battles Sugar other rally and cut Pavlik. Martinez won the St. Patrick’s Day Mass cel- In just the last three years Shane Mosley. What do you think? “Who closing rounds. Announcer Michael Buffer ebrated by Cardinal Sean he witnessed some special now gives the decision: 115-111, 116-111, wins, the prize?” This interesting fight, I O’Malley at the Cathedral of moments — all involving believe favors Floyd Mayweather Jr. Still, 115-112 to new Middleweight Champion of the Holy Cross. It was an Boston teams. In 2008 Bos- don’t underestimate Sugar Shane Mosley. the World, Sergio Martinez of Argentina. uplifting experience — last- ton College won the national Will they fight again? There’s a rematch He’s older, at thirty nine. I believe, he could ing almost an hour and a championship. Last year was still handily win this fight. He has a longer clause. “How did the cuts affect you?” Kelly quarter on a weekday. a special treat since he saw reach. Mosley 74 inches to Mayweather, at Pavlik says. “I couldn’t see.” At the conclusion mem- Boston University, a team In Las Vegas Evander “The Real Deal” 72 inches. It appears, that Mosley hits bers of the congregation that he covered on a regular harder. Mosley has 39 KO’s to the 25 KO’s of Holyfield, won the World Boxing Federation were given small pots of basis, come from behind to 33-year-old Floyd Mayweather. Mayweather Heavyweight Championship. He’s got a shamrocks to take back to defeat Miami of Ohio for the 43-10-2, 27 KO record. Evander Holyfield is appears, to have an advantage in hand home or office. Mine is still national title in Washington, speed? I say? What if seasoned mature 47 years young. He defeated the 41-year- alive in my workplace, but D.C. Back on April 10, just veteran Sugar Shane Mosley, antici- old 47-5-3, 28 KO’s Frans “The White sadly in those five short over a week before he would Buffalo” Botha by TKO in eight. Both pates Mayweather trajectories? Times his weeks Bobby D has been pass on, he was in Detroit to strikes and contacts Mayweather before came to fight. Congratulations Real Deal taken from us. witness Boston College claim Holyfield. Mayweather gets set, or hits him? This would Bobby was a community its second national champi- April 30th on Showtime, former National be an influential factor. Throwing the game treasure. Reading over sev- onship in three years. plan of Mayweather off. Remember?? Mosley Amateur Star Champion, undefeated Edwin eral of Bobby’s columns after I think there are at least Rodriquez of Worcester, Massachusetts is still a seasoned veteran with speed. If learning of his passing, it a couple of things one might fights. He’s a very formidable fighter who he’s snappy and sharp at the beginning of was evident that Bobby had do to honor the memory of this battle. Does he throw the game plan off appears to be a future title challenger as a a deep and abiding apprecia- Bobby D. The first is to smile. “Super Middleweight.” of Mayweather? This should be an interest- tion for That’s the word he would al- UPCOMING FIGHTS ing fight, both are talented. By the way if the North End and those who ways choose to end his col- Floyd Mayweather wins this fight, he will May 7th, CES and Jimmy Burchfield pre- make their home or operate umn. Because when you sents “Spring Fever” at Twin Rivers in not win the WBA title and the title will be- businesses in the neigh- smile, the world smiles with Lincoln, Rhode Island. Jason “Schoolboy” come vacant. If Shane Mosley wins he re- borhood. His encyclopedic you. tains the title. Pires 22-3-1, 9 KO’s of New Bedford is back knowledge of the North End’s Another might be the next displaying his talent. Others displaying tal- Massachusetts State Auditor and World greatest asset — its people time you pass a place of wor- ent: Vladine Biosse 5-0, 4 KO’s; Keith Kozlin Boxing Title Contender Joseph A. DeNucci. — will be almost impossible ship on a weekend to go in Thank you for all you have done for us. You 4-0, 2 KO’s; Cape Cods Jesse Barboza 3-0, to replace. and experience what Bobby 3 KO’s of Barnstable; David Bauza 4-0, 3 KO’s; have assembled one of the great offices in So many aspects of did. At the funeral home Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes of Marshfield politics. Congratulations and keep up the journalism seem to have there were numerous pho- great work. Thank you from a constituent. 1-1, 1 KO and Ricky Dawson. Ricky is the changed over the decades. tos showing Bobby with a brother of Bad Chad Dawson and fights in We’re at Lindsey’s in Wareham for a Ring Not only the technological — number of the famous ath- his professional debut, also Eddie Soto at 4 meeting. Honored this day is longtime which has undergone tre- letes and politicians that he dedicated member Jimmy Connors. His 3-0, 2 KO’s fights. Many 0’s in these fight- mendous changes — but had met over the years ers loss columns. Let’s look for a good fight name has been added to the list of Ring 4 also how many journalists while working at the Garden card. The Burchfield team matches fight- Boston Presidents. Jimmy’s a longtime relate to people. Far too and at Fenway Park. Some member of Ring 4. He served for a spell in ers up with other talented fighters, able to many today seem to live for might consider it remark- Take away 0’s, from other fighters!” the transitioning process as President of the opportunity to publicize able, but Bobby did write that Ring 4 Boston. President Bobby Franklin, the mistakes and shortcom- his number one priority was Recording Secretary John O’Brien and ings of others, when, if truth not working the games or former Ring 4 President Mickey Finn cer- be told, their own lives would meeting such famous and emoniously acknowledged and added Jimmy certainly be portrayed as well-known individuals. His Connor’s name to the Presidents Plaque. Ap- less than perfect if held up number one priority in life plauding this ceremony are Officers named to the same scrutiny. was going to Mass. So every along with Tommy Conlon, Mike Couture, Bobby saw only the good- time you cross the entrance Jack Hurley, John Ford, Tommy Martini, ness in people. That’s what to a church you’ll be honor- Steve Memishian, Iron Mike Pusateri, Chic really came through in his ing the legacy of Bobby D. Rose, Don Mack, Ralph Wright and myself. columns — the goodness of Although this is a time of Congratulations to Jimmy Connors! the people that live and con- sadness for those of us at the “We’re I just heard Bernard Hopkins say, duct their daily business in Post-Gazette — as it is for in the hurt business.” I like, the way he the North End as well as in many in the North End — put that. “The Hurt Business!” “Ouch!” Charlestown, where he we’ll conclude with that one Local favorite, Hammerin Hank Lundy, worked as a teacher at word that Bobby used to end of Philadelphia 18-0-1, 10 KO’s. This tough Charlestown High School. As each and every one of his Philadelphia fighter likes New England. He’s one who interacted quite a columns — because we on a televised fight with previously unde- bit with youngsters, he once know he would want us to do feated 18-0-1, 7 KO’s Tyrese Hendrix. Now said: “God never made a bad so. Not to just write the word 18-1-1 with 7 KO’s. Hendrix suffered his first kid.” Maybe some took a but to have its expression loss to Hammerin Hank Lundy. They fought wrong turn in life, but every- cross our faces and brighten for the vacant NABO Title. Hank Lundy is a one started with a clean our day. Ready: one, two, favorite in New England. Hank Lundy won slate. And Bobby saw it as three … SMILE! this fight and remains undefeated. He fights for Jimmy Burchfield and CES. Hammerin The Federal Trade Commission Hank won by scores of 98-90, 100-88 and works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. 99-88. He’s the new NABO Champion and Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) he’s a talented fighter. This fight is on the Undefeated Supermiddleweight Edwin undercard of the Tony “The Tiger” Thomp- Roderiquez or log on to www.ftc.gov.