VOL. 113 - NO. 26 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JUNE 26, 2009 $.30 A COPY New England Turf Writers BOSTON LANDMARKS ORCHESTRA, Elect Hall Of Fame Class Of 2009 ANNOUNCES 2009 CONCERT SEASON The New England Turf jockeys in the history of Writers Association has thoroughbred racing. His elected its Hall of Fame class career purse earnings of of 2009, which will be hon- over $264,000,000 were at ored along with the 2008 the time the most ever NETWA award winners at the posted by a rider and he is organization’s 67th Annual one of just seven jockeys to Awards Dinner on Thursday, wIn more than 7,000 races. July 16 at the Danversport McCarron grew up in Dor- Yacht Club in Danvers, MA. chester, MA and his introduc- The class consists of cham- tion to thoroughbred racing pion Seabiscuit, jockey Chris began on the backsides of McCarron, trainer Edward both Suffolk Downs and “Ned” Allard, owner and Rockingham Park. McCarron breeder Gil Campbell and re- won the Eclipse Award as porter and handicapper Dave Champion Apprentice Jockey Wilson. in 1974 and as a journey- Charles Ansbacher, Con- Law Olmsted, with story by Frederick Law Olmsted. It Seabiscuit was a regular man in 1980. He won the ductor and Artistic Director Nancy Stevenson. brings me great pleasure to on the New England racing MassCap, Kentucky Derby, of Boston Landmarks Or- “The two previous seasons present exciting, cultural circuit prior to becoming a Preakness and Belmont chestra, announced that the of the Landmarks Festival at events like these for free, so national icon, having com- Stakes each on two occa- highlights of the Orchestra’s the Shell were highly suc- that audiences who might peted at Suffolk Downs and sions; in addition, he won 2009 season will include re- cessful. I am excited to re- otherwise not have the op- Agawam (MA), Narragansett nine Breeders’ Cup races, turning to DCR’s Hatch turn to the Esplanade and portunity to enjoy orchestral (RI) and Rockingham (NH) including five victories in Shell for the third consecu- bring classical music to music can share in the per- Parks. He made 22 total the Breeders’ Cup Classic. tive season of Landmarks Bostonians in a beautiful, formances,” Ansbacher con- starts in New England, in- His MassCap victory aboard Festival at the Shell, which for outdoor setting,” said Con- tinued. cluding 14 as a two-year-old, Waquoit in 1987 is one of the the first time, will include ductor Charles Ansbacher. “I The Orchestra will perform winning twice at both Suffolk most historic moments in the screening of three per- am also looking forward to nine concerts at DCR’s Downs and Narragansett and New England racing history. formance films, and that the presenting films at DCR’s Hatch Shell beginning at once at Agawam. Seabiscuit Allard began his training Orchestra has commis- Hatch Shell on Thursday 7:00 PM on Wednesday returned to New England in career in 1970 at Lincoln sioned a new work by local evenings and performing the nights from July 15 through 1937 to win the Massachu- Downs and became one of the composer Thomas Oboe Lee brand new piece of music setts Handicap with jockey leading trainers in New En- called The Story of Frederick about the life and work of (Continued on Page 15) Red Pollard. gland for the next two de- McCarron retired in 2002 as one of the most decorated (Continued on Page 15) Mayor’s Column by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston News Briefs Last year Popular Science magazine dents have recycled 50% more under the by Sal Giarratani named Boston the third greenest in single stream model. To help promote America. My administration has worked this program, over the next 12 months, hard to make our City a leader in sus- Public Works will be delivering over New Hub Condo Opens in Downtown tainable design and environmental 55,000 large, 64-gallon wheeled carts The ribbon was recently cut on the city’s latest awareness through initiatives such as to residents’ homes around the city to luxury condo tower. The place is called 45 Provi- a first-of-its-kind green building zoning replace the 14-gallon blue bins. In fact, dence. It is a 137-unit development with great code and Grow Boston Greener, which Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, and panoramic views, but to date only eight units aims to plant 100,000 new trees by 2020. Roxbury residents will all get their carts have been sold. Word has it that sales at the This week we’re taking new and excit- by the end of July. 103-unit Clarendon in the Back Bay have also ing steps to turn Beantown into Green- We’ll strengthen our commitment to been doing poorly. By the way, getting back to town. Our vision for a sustainable Bos- sustainable neighborhoods even further 45 Providence, an eight-room suite on the 30th ton starts in the homes of residents through Renew Boston. We’ve jump- floor is selling for a mere $4.5 million. Earth to around the city. That’s why we’re giving started the program with the launch of a developers, look at the market, things are down, residents the tools they need to reduce $200,000 pilot program to deliver energy the economy isn’t booming. Hey, a near-empty their carbon footprints by increasing efficiency audits and basic weatheriza- luxury condo tower is still better than that big recycling rates and to save on energy tion tools straight to residents. Over the hole in the ground in Downtown Crossing, costs by improving their home’s effi- next 5 months, in partnership with Next right? ciency. By taking these actions, we’ll not Step Living, Inc., a Boston-based com- only keep our environment healthy for pany that specializes in residential en- You Can’t Charge for Water generations to come, we’ll grow Boston’s ergy efficiency services, we will provide economy by creating green jobs. over 150 homes with free professional at a Restaurant After rolling out the Recycle More pilot energy efficiency audits and immediate Seems restaurateur Joe Viola came up with program in West Roxbury and Roslindale retrofits to make their homes more ef- what he thought was a good idea after seeing last summer, I was happy to join resi- ficient based on the audit’s findings. customers drinking lots of water and not dents in Jamaica Plain this week to Eventually, Renew Boston will be a one- enough drinks from the bar so he started charg- announce that single stream recycling stop shop to coordinate energy efficiency ing a buck for glasses of filtered tap water. Then will soon go citywide. Starting July 1, and alternative energy services for all customers starting getting upset at his you’ll be able to recycle more conve- residents and businesses. Braintree restaurant. Joe said times are tough niently by mixing all of your recyclable Every dollar invested in energy effi- and thought charging for water could bring in a materials in one container, instead of ciency more than pays for itself by help- having to separate paper and cardboard (Continued on Page 14) from cans and bottles. On average, resi- (Continued on Page 15)

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The Massachusetts Re- citizens. The passage of a 25 publican Party has called on percent increase in the Governor Deval Patrick to sales tax and the removal of THE END OF A LEGEND veto the proposed state bud- the sales tax exemption on Recently it was stated that took a new bride from a The last and most tragic get and save more than alcohol will collectively de- Hercules is claimed to be neighboring country and phase of his mortal career 15,000 jobs jeopardized by a stroy 15,000 jobs in Massa- one of the most ancient and when he was returning occurred as Hercules was slew of increased taxes. chusetts, according to com- most famous of all mythologi- home with her, they came preparing a sacrifice to his Such substantial taxes will bined estimates from the cal heroes, and his legend- to a river where a Centaur father, Zeus. Hercules asked cripple Massachusetts busi- Beacon Hill Institute and the ary accomplishments are named Nessus conducted a his wife for a fresh tunic. nesses and force families to Massachusetts Package said to have been the rich- ferrying business. Hercules Thinking that she was ad- dig deeper to subsidize waste Stores Association. est and most comprehensive did not need a ferry to cross ministering a love charm, and mismanagement in The Republicans, of course, of all myths. It was only the river but hired the she smeared the contami- state government. are right on this. Bay Staters fitting then, for the great Centaur’s service for his nated blood of the slain “Passing this budget would cannot afford tax increases storywriters of antiquity, to new bride. As he was strid- Centaur on the new tunic. be like laying-off the entire in this economy when work- provide that the demise of ing breast-deep through the The unsuspecting Hercules town of Northborough, and ers are losing their jobs or such a hero be accomplished water he heard his wife cry donned the garment, only to that would be unacceptable taking cut-backs. But tax in a manner which could for help. Noting that the Cen- find that the Hydra’s venom and devastating to those increases it’ll be. Governor only serve to glorify his taur was about to rape his was quickly eroding his workers and their families. Patrick has shown himself memory. beautiful passenger, Her- skin. The wife, in horror, This state is spending mil- to be just as indifferent and We remember from a pre- cules shot him with one of killed herself. The god Apollo lions on a handful of life uncaring as the legislature vious column that during a his famous poisoned arrows. ordered that a pyre be pre- sciences jobs, but the Demo- with regard to the struggles period of temporary mad- As the balance of the story pared and the hero climbed crats think nothing of taxing of working class citizens of ness, Hercules killed his unfolds we will find that this upon it. When lighted the to death 15,000 jobs,” said the Commonwealth. As wife and children. After vis- was the act which eventu- flames of the funeral pyre Jennifer Nassour, Chair- Rush Limbaugh says, “Elec- iting the Oracle at Delphi ally caused the death of the consumed what was mortal man of the Massachusetts tions have consequences.” (Greece) he was told to go to legendary Greek hero. in the demigod, as a cloud Republican Party. “Governor Well, we have elections the city of Tiryns and per- The dying Centaur pre- appeared and lightning Patrick can either increase again in 2010. It’ll be up to form whatever ten labors the tended to be remorseful and struck. When the cloud the state’s unemployment the Republicans to put forth king of that community told the young bride that if had passed, there remained rate by signing the budget, candidates who will earn the would demand of him. Also, she would spread his spilled no trace of Hercules. He or he can veto this disap- voters’ support by standing after completing the re- blood on the tunic of Her- had achieved the immortal- pointing and toxic plan, and with, not against, the people quired labors he would be cules, it would act as a love ity that he had earned spare working families from as we work our way out of purified of the murders and charm. Knowing of her through his labors. We are the misery of losing their this recession. The Demo- achieve immortality. As long husband’s extramarital ac- told that he ascended Mount jobs and paying more in crats certainly won’t be any as he remained on earth, tivities, but unaware that Olympus and is living for- taxes on everyday items.” help. however, he had to endure the Centaur’s blood con- ever among his fellow gods. The fiscal year 2010 bud- mortal hardship and pain. tained the deadly venom of get passed by Beacon Hill David Trumbull is the chair- After completing his cel- the Hydra, the bride saved NEXT ISSUE: Religious Democrats raises taxes by man of the Boston Ward Three ebrated labors, Hercules some of it for future use. Grottoes nearly a billion dollars, and Republican Committee. Bos- proposes an outrageous 25 ton’s Ward Three includes percent increase in the the North End, West End, part POSITIVE I.D. REQUIRED sales tax, as well as a laun- of Beacon Hill, downtown, So What Does it All Mean? dry list of additional taxes waterfront, Chinatown, and by D. R. Tucker and fees on hard-working part of the South End. The June 15 Gallup poll three percent of Republicans vague poll isn’t terribly reli- showing that a plurality of cited in the survey consider able as a means of determin- Americans self-identify as themselves “conservative” ing future political trends. J.M. MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. “conservative” has some rel- (twenty-two percent of So forty percent of the Plumbing • Heating • Gas Fitting evance, but how much? The Democrats give themselves country’s citizens embrace Fire Sprinklers • Backflow Preventers survey is rather frustrating, the same label). conservatism. What sort of COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL because the terms employed All well and good, but what conservatism? Do they sup- in the poll are not actually do these terms really repre- port limiting the size and 24 - HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE defined. sent? Because the modern scope of the federal govern- (617) 561-4733 According to the poll, forty definitions of conservative, ment? Or do they support JOSEPH P. MCNAMEE percent of Americans re- liberal and moderate are so an expansive federal gov- LICENSED & INSURED gard themselves as “conser- flexible, and because the ernment that pursues so- m v D A MASTER PLUMBER LIC. #12760 vative.” Twenty-one percent folks behind this survey cially “traditionalist” goals? declare themselves “liberal”; made no apparent effort to Are they for using the thirty-five percent label clearly establish where re- United States military as a themselves “moderate.” The spondents actually stood on means of furthering the poll also notes that seventy- the political spectrum, this cause of international democracy, or are they isolationist? STYLISH NEW HOMES IN Defining “moder- ate” and “liberal” is A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD also quite tricky All homes features: these days: can it Creighton Garage parking not be argued that “moderate” is simply Sustainable Bamboo Commons flooring in a euphemism for 21-29 Creighton Street, living/dining areas someone on the Jamaica Plain left side of the po- Stainless steel energy litical spectrum $167,000 - $188,000 efficient appliances 16 Brand New who does not realize Maple shaker-style Condominiums for Sale Apply Now! that he or she actu- cabinetry ally sees the world Lottery Application Deadline July 24, 2009. Washer/Dryer Hookups through blue-tinted Energy efficient LEED Silver Certifiable two bedroom glasses (think Colin homes. Photovoltaic power systems will reduce energy costs Two level duplex Powell)? In addition, for all homes! homes have 1 ½ baths 1 flat is handicap aren’t there plenty adaptable 10 condos are entirely new construction - 4 single level flats of “liberal” voters who actually have and 6 two-story duplexes Requirements: First time homebuyers only. 6 single level condos are in an historic rehabilitated building Preference Criteria: Boston Residency, “right-wing” posi- Condos range in size from 887 – 1149 square feet Handicap Preference tions on certain so- Income and asset limitations apply. Information is subject to change. We are not cial issues (such These condominiums are high quality energy efficient homes responsible for errors or omissions. as the nonwhite conveniently located close to public transportation, schools and shopping. Democrats who sup- Income Limits by Household Size* ported California’s 1 person up to $46,300 For more information about these properties, 2 persons up to $52,950 Proposition 8 in the 1st Home Program and how to apply: 3 persons up to $59,550 4 persons up to $66,150 2008)? Call The Boston Home Center at (617) 635-HOME (4663) This poll is even Visit us on the web at: www.bostonhomecenter.com *Income requirements may be subject to more frustrating change based on new HUD Income limits being issued prior to income certification. (Continued on WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Page 15) POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 26, 2009 Page 3

Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor RALPH DELLO IACONO 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 SEPTEMBER 25, 1913 - JUNE 21, 2009 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 Ralph J. Dello Iacono, of must read for horse racing e-mail: [email protected] Stoneham, Massachusetts enthusiasts. Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com formerly of Winchester, In 1945 he married his Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly Massachusetts and Alton Bay, beloved wife Mary (Pescione) New Hampshire, passed away with whom he shared 64 Published weekly by on Sunday June 21, 2009 at years of marriage. He was a Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, loving father to Ralph J. Dello Boston, MA 02113 the age of 95. USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Ralph was born in the North Iacono and his wife Jeanne of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the End of Boston in September Great Falls, Montana and POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 25, 1913 to Rose Ulisse Dello Janice Marino of Stoneham, Massachusetts. He was a James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Iacono. His parents were 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 in the restaurant business cherished grandfather to at the time of his birth. His Jenine Wright and her Vol. 113 - No. 26 Friday, June 26, 2009 grandparents operated a meat and grocery husband Brian of Melrose, Massachusetts, store for many years in the North End. Tara Thies and her husband Aaron, Sean GUEST EDITORIAL For nearly 50 years Ralph and his family Dello Iacono and his wife Courtney all of operated the famed Dello’s Lodge at Alton California. He was a dear great-grandfather OBAMA TOUTS GLOBAL WARMING AGAIN Bay, New Hampshire. His Lodge, restaurant to Madison, Dylann, Eric and is also survived by Edward P. Shallow and lounge was a welcoming place for by many nieces and nephews. Funeral was from the Dello Russo Funeral I received an E-mail from [email protected], generations of travelers and vacationers in this organization is a primary source of information the lakes region. A member of the North End Home in Medford, Massachusetts on that enables me to keep readers informed on issues Lodge #208 of the Sons of Italy, Ralph also Wednesday, June 24, 2009 followed by a that are not likely to be revealed in your daily papers. wrote a regular column in the Post-Gazette. funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph The mail indicates the Obama administration recently Caesar and Phyllis Donnaruma, while Church in Medford. Entombment at the Holy ruled that global warming poses a serious threat to vacationing with Ralph and his wife Mary Cross Cemetery in Malden, Massachusetts. public health and safety. This “endangerment finding” at their Alton Bay, New Hampshire lodge, Contributions may be sent in Ralph’s name gives the Environmental Protection Agency authority to the Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre to regulate almost anything that emits carbon dioxide asked Ralph if he wanted to write a column and other greenhouse gases — from cars to power plants about horseracing, knowing Ralph had a St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. to apartment buildings. reputation as a good handicapper. And so it The Post-Gazette offers our sincere The EPA has already outlined plans for a long series began, “Paddock … to … Post” was born in condolences to the Dello Iacono family. Ralph of carbon dioxide regulations. These forthcoming regu- 1975. A gifted writer with a vast knowledge will be forever missed and his spirit will lations will impose a massive energy tax that will, at on horse racing, Ralph’s column became a remain in our hearts. best, result in a change in the Earth‘s temperature too small to ever notice. I have made this fact clear in a past editorial on this subject. Under these regulations, virtually no portion of the American economy would be left unscathed. • Job losses would exceed 800,000 annually for Deirdre K. Analetto several years. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE • At least one million small businesses and farms would be subject to unprecedented regulatory eirdre K. Analetto, 48, of Massachusetts. She is the loving aunt of red tape and compliance costs. Medford, passed away on Joey DeSimone, Thomas L. Analetto In times of financial uncertainty, the last thing June 18, 2009. and Gracie Analetto. Also survived American workers, consumers, and families need is D Deidre was born in Boston by several aunts, uncles and more tedious regulation and costly obstacles that limit and lived in Medford all her life. cousins. and tax American economic growth. Deirdre was a 1978 Medford High Funeral was from the Dello In a previous editorial I warned if Obama’s energy School graduate and worked at the Russo Funeral Home, in Medford, plan was implemented it would result in a $1,800 spike Department of Revenue for over 25 Massachusetts followed by a in our energy bills. years. She enjoyed being with her funeral mass celebrated in It is suggested readers contact Heritage@ MyHeritage.org for information to combat the policy family and spending summers in St. Raphael Church, also in Medford, mentioned herein. Scituate. She loved to go water skiing, Massachusetts. Burial at Oak Grove boating, and simply being in the Cemetery, in Medford. outdoors. Memorial contributions may be sent in NEW ENGLAND She is the cherished daughter of Thomas A. Deirdre’s name to the Muscular Dystrophy Analetto Sr. of Medford and the late Marylouise Association Of Greater Boston, 275 Turnpike Ride for Freedom VI (Garland). Loving sister of Sherry Analetto of St., Canton, MA 02021. Medford, Thomas A. Analetto Jr. DMD and his The Post-Gazette offers our sincere This summer don’t forget Care. The ceremony will be wife Joan of Milton, Jill Analetto of Reading, condolences to the Analetto family. the New England Ride for held at the Worcester me- Freedom VI. Run to the Viet- morial site. The ride is pre- nam Veterans Memorial in sented by Rolling Thunder, Worcester on Sunday, Au- Massachusetts Chapter #1. gust 16th. The ride will start Keep August 16th open. 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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD THE STOCK MARKET IS RISING A LITTLE by Sal Giarratani Stocks closed little changed Financial rising over 10% their CEO is leaving the as the first weekly decline each. Healthcare companies company. Russia’s OAO Resort to Freedom in a month amid signs that are one of the sectors ex- Lukoil will pay $725 million Not long ago, while driving protesting right here in City aversion to risk hasn’t dis- pected to see improved sec- for a stake in the Dutch into the city on the South- Hall Plaza against both the appeared. Gains in technol- ond quarter earnings re- refinery owned by Frances’ east Expressway from election and the violence ogy stocks and bank stocks ports. On Friday, China Total SA blocking a bid by Quincy, I noticed a new bill- from state militia against and financials were tem- Medical Technologies rose Valero Energy Corp. This is board advertising a new supporters of the reformist pered by declines in energy up 8.9% @ $25/share, after the latest in a series of condo village down on the candidate. Out front of Bos- shares as oil fell below reporting better than ex- bids signaling Russia’s push Cape. Nice picture of the ton City Hall, they carried $70/bll. Consumer oriented pected quarterly earnings to strengthen their positions place and a headline boldly banners reading “count all stocks also fell. The Dow and revenue. Ambac Finan- in the European market. U.S. stating, “Resort to Freedom.” votes” and shouting “where Jones stocks finished down cial, after having trouble based Valero said it agreed However, as I read the adver- is my vote?” 15.87 points or 3% for the raising capital for its mu- to buy 45% from Dow Chemi- tisement, I wasn’t thinking In Iran, citizens have to week. Wal-Mart stores and nicipal bond operations fell cal who co-owned the refin- of resort as a noun, but resort to freedom and many Coca Cola fell as well as 1.13 points, Smith & Wesson ery with Total.Total will rather as a action verb. times pay a painful price for Exxon Mobil, and Chevron. rose $1.10 as the Spring- keep a 53% stake in the Guess I’m still partly back in doing so. Here we have free- The shares of Apple’s rose field, Massachusetts com- refinery. Lukoil is striving Texas where there are open dom and most do not seem as the IPod hit stores, as pany’s 4th quarter jumped by to get refinery capacity to skies and homes all over the to even care about the con- consumers were stocking 20%. Apple rose $3.60/share more than 70% by 2016. range. The place is full of cept. It has become appar- up in high-end phones. as customers lined up in Some of its earlier attempts soft hills, valleys and beau- ently too abstract for them. Fears about the economy front of Apple stores to make have failed either because tiful lakes. The sky seems We can’t truly appreciate and aversion to risk showed sure they would be among they were too expensive or endless and the horizon what freedom means. We in the bond market. Spreads the first for the new 3GS the wariness about Russian more endless. So much can march, picket and pro- widened by .33 basis points Smart Phones. Research in investments. Nortel Net- space gives you a different test until hell freezes over in the bond market, the big- motion stock took profits as works said it will liquidate. perspective on life. Folks and that is our guarantee. gest one day increase in 3.8 million new subscribers It agreed to accept a $650 there have the “cowboy” Tanks and soldiers don’t a month. The benchmark were added, but revenue million bid by Nokia Sie- mentality and I’m not just stand in our Democratic way. 10-year U.S. Treasury bond and customer growth were man’s Networks for the most talking western outfits and Between Memorial Day yielded 3.792%, recovering below levels. Car Max rose lucrative part of its net- ten-gallon hats. You really and the Fourth of July with most of the week’s losses. 2.2% as first quarter earn- works division and a wire- feel free down there. Up here Flag Day and Bunker Hill In order for this to be a real ings dropped much less less-research unit, the com- in Boston, we always feel Day in between, America bull market we have to than expected as increased pany said. Nortel has squeezed tightly together celebrates over and over see the earnings esti- losses at the car dealers struggled to sell its assets and usually it’s very uncom- again the sacrifices made to mates “rise” according to auto finance unit was offset since entering bankruptcy fortable. How to sense the keep America both free and Jeff Knight, head of global by higher profit per vehicle in January. The difficulties color of freedom in the sky- safe. However, it would ap- asset allocation at Putnam sold. Cigna rose 2 points facing Nortel’s restricting light. We’ve gotten clouded, pear unlike Iranians fight- Investments. Oil prices rose and Coventry Healthcare ad- were evident in its first they haven’t. It is easy to ing for free elections, we as concerns over turmoil vanced 2.7% along with quarter loss of $507 million value freedom when life take it all for granted. Re- in Iran and in Nigeria, Humana which rose 1 point. or $1.02/share compared to around you feels limitless. cently, in a special election where rebels attacked a Analysts saw signs that over- a loss last year of $138 mil- Then, I also thought about in the Third Suffolk District pipeline, and global demand haul of healthcare may be lion or .28¢/share. Verizon the recent election in Iran for state representatives, weakened with a reces- less severe than initial pro- has selected two other sup- which has angered Iranian only 9.59 percent of the reg- sion, causing the rise. A posals suggested. Wyndham pliers for its LTE rollout, citizens. Hundreds of thou- istered voters bothered to surge for regional banks and Worldwide rose 1.10 points but has left open selected a sands have continued to vote. Guess, the other 90.41 small healthcare firms after confirming its second third vendor with CDMA demonstrate against the “re- percent of the voters didn’t helped small capitalized quarter, and full year out- technology. sults” of that presidential have a reason to vote, eh? stocks mark their first look are within full year election and hundreds of Ira- Freedom must be like air, gains in over two weeks, outlook. Analysts saw this It’s time to call your nian-Americans have been we take it for granted! Gainers include First Mid- announcement as a way financial advisor or call me at west Bankcorp and Wintrust to calm investor jitters, after 617-261-7777. SUFFOLK DOWNS SUSPENDS MASSCAP FOR 2009 Boston Water and Focus is on Preserving Jobs at the Track Suffolk Downs will not conduct the Massachusetts Sewer Commission Handicap in 2009 due to current economic conditions, track officials announced. “It’s a difficult decision because it The Boston Water and Sewer Commission will have a representative means so much to the loyal racing fans of New England and to everyone at the track, but our partnership does not think from the Community Services Department at the following temporary we can responsibly incur the expense of the MassCap when location: we are fighting to save jobs and maintain current purse levels for the horsemen who are here every day,” said Richard Fields, Suffolk Downs’ principal shareholder. “Like North End so many businesses and families in the Boston area and throughout the country that are tightening their belts to Boston Public Library weather the current economic storm, we have also been forced to make some difficult choices. We hope this is a 25 Parmenter Street temporary setback and that the local fans will continue to support our efforts to enhance racing in Massachusetts.” Thursday 10 AM - 1 PM “We are disappointed that there will be no MassCap this year but Suffolk Downs’ ownership raised purse levels in July 9, 2009 & August 6, 2009 2007 and has been working hard to maintain them and to support our horsemen and local farms despite tough economic conditions,” said Al Balestra, president of the Our representative will be available to: New England Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association. • Accept payments The MassCap was run every year from the track’s inau- gural season in 1935 until it closed in 1989. After the track (check or money order only - no cash please). re-opened in 1992, the MassCap did not return until the • Process elderly or disabled persons discount forms. 1995 season. It was suspended in 2003, 2005 and 2006.

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North and South High School Boys All-Star Soccer Teams with coaches and referees. The 1st Annual North vs. South High School Boys All- Star Soccer Tournament was held by the National Ital- ian American Sports Hall of Fame, New England Chapter on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Andover High School. Dario Cornelio, NIASHF, NE Chapter Treasurer and board member chaired an exciting new NIASHF, NE Chapter event with his com- mittee, Tom Duncan and Chris Zizza. Dario recruited Tony Martone, Merrimack College Head Soccer Coach, and Greg Kolodziey, Ludlow High School Head Soccer Coach to coach the event, reviewed player applications from high school soccer play- Left to Right: Soccer Committee members: Chris Zizza, ers all over Massachusetts NIASHF, NE Chapter President Al DeNapoli, NIASHF, and scouted potential loca- NE Chapter Treasurer Dario Cornelio and Richard tions for the game. Mazzarella. The day proved to be a suc- cess on many levels … the celebrated youth, sports and Muzi Chevrolet and Cam- sun was shining, the food family. bridge Packing. The mem- (cooked by grill-masters and The “North Team” dressed bership, board and sponsor fellow board members Chris in green and the “South donations made it pos- Zizza, Rich Mazzarella and Team” dressed in red played sible for NIASHF, New En- President, Al DeNapoli) was an impressive match with gland Chapter to award a Left to Right: World Welterweight Champion Tony delicious, and the game was the win going to The North, $3,000 scholarship to the DeMarco, presenting trophy to North Team player along exciting to watch. Players 5-3. MVP of the tournament, with NIASHF, NE Chapter Treasurer Dario Cornelio and and family all enjoyed a A special thanks to Bruno Bonicontro of Marl- NIASHF, NE Chapter President Al DeNapoli. pleasant day at an event that sponsors Spadafora Slush, borough High School. “STOP, DROP, CONTROL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE” “Stop, Drop, Control High from Boston FD and IAFF on Saturday, June 27, 2009, patients taking medication at higher risk for heart Blood Pressure” booth where Local 718 Blood pressure 10:00 am-5:00 pm and Sun- for high blood pressure, failure. High blood pres- visitors can take a guided screeners and educators will day, June 28, 2009 from nearly 40 percent are still sure is also a factor in tour through an oversized be present. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. uncontrolled. almost 70 percent of heart blood vessel, have their BP In addition, Boston Mayor • An estimated 26.4 per- People who suffer from attacks in the United checked and learn about fire Thomas Menino and Fire cent of adults in Massachu- high blood pressure are States. safety is a highlight of the Commissioner Roderick setts have been informed Expo. Fraser have confirmed by their physician that Michael Hamrock, MD, they will visit the booth on they have high blood pres- medical director, Boston Saturday, June 27, 2009 sure. Nationally, an esti- Fire Department William between 9:45 and 10:30 am, mated 74 million adults in Ostiguy, fire lieutenant at the Boston Health the U.S. — nearly one in and coordinator of Boston & Fitness Expo, Hynes three — suffer from high FD Employee Assistance Convention Center, 900 blood pressure, and ap- Affordable Rentals Program and other officials Boylston Street, Boston, MA proximately 30 percent Located at 101 Canal Street in Boston, 17 affordable 1 and 2 bedroom units are are not even aware that available, by lottery, to eligible applicants. Two handicapped accessible units are they have high blood pres- available; one 1 bedroom and one two bedroom. Italy Trip sure. • Blood pressure — the Maximum Allowable Income November 1-9, 2009 (9 days /7 nights) amount of force the blood 1 person: $37,900 2 person: $43,300 3 person: $48,700 DAVID SALIBA and AL TASSONE are exerts on the vessel walls — 4 person: $54,100 5 person: $58,450 is a measure of the health arranging a trip with a Travel Agency to of your body’s cardiovascular 1 Bedroom $937 - 2 Bedroom $1,031 Sorrento with visits to Capri, Amalfi, etc. system. Preferences • When a doctor takes Cost of the trip includes air fare, hotel, meals ͻ,ŽƵƐĞŚŽůĚ^ŝnjĞͻŽƐƚŽŶZĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐͻ,ĂŶĚŝĐĂƉZĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ and bus trip visits. The cost is about $2,206 p.p. your blood pressure, and it is 140/90 mm Hg or higher, Application Distribution from July 11 to July 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. We will be staying in the same hotel for the it is characterized as high On Site Pick Up at 101 Canal Street, Boston complete trip. blood pressure. Every day a Saturday, July 11Ͷ10:00 a.m. Ͷ2:00 p.m. Non person’s blood pressure Thursday, July 16Ͷ 3:00 p.m. Ͷ7:00 p.m. Smoking YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US. THERE Saturday, July 18Ͷ10:00 a.m. Ͷ2:00 p.m. is 140/90 mm Hg or higher, Building ARE NO STRANGERS ONLY FRIENDS WE Thursday, July 23Ͷ 3:00 p.m. Ͷ7:00 p.m. they are damaging their OR

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A recent newsletter of Benedetto and Carmela She loved attending Mass at included the following. Hope you enjoy it! Sozio, the sister of Mamie, Sacred Heart Church sitting Lena and Ralph. Mom prided at the shrine of Our Lady of “A LITTLE MIXED UP” herself on being a butcher in Pompeii that grandma do- Just a line to say I’m living, her father’s shop on little nated in memory of grandpa That I’m not among the dead. Prince Street over 80 years seventy years ago. Tho’ I am getting more forgetful ago. Mom outlived most of the And I’m mixed-up in my head. Mom married Louis members of her generation, Molinari, settled in the she was left with memories It’s my turn to write you, North End and had three faith and became manifest of the past and the sweet (Or did I write before?) sons, Louis, Bennett and Ri- in that generation, those times that would never I think I owe you the letter; chard. Louis passed away people of Christ, as it be- come again. She longed to I’d hate to be a bore. four years ago leaving be- came manifest in Mom. see her parents, her hus- hind his wife Virginia and It was an era of want, an band, her sisters and I’m used to my bifocals Mom’s grandchildren Louis era of doing without, that brother, most of all she And my dentures fit me fine, and Scott. imprinted itself on its gen- longed to see her son Lou. My hearing aid is perfect, Mom almost made it to eration as it imprinted itself We were allowed to take But, Lord, how I mess up my mind. 103; she was from a genera- on Mom resulting in an ap- her to the very gates of tion with few surviving rep- preciation of the simple heaven, returning her to I stand before the fridge at times, resentatives. She was from things of life, a ride in the God who loves her with a My poor head filled with doubt, an era that we will never car, a comfortable home, the love we can only imagine. Have I come to put some food away? know again, an era of joy of being surrounded by We loved her, with a love she Or come to take some out? greater simplicity where family and friends. brought forth as a testament Sometimes I can’t remember Church was central in their Mom was a person of faith, to the Love that has taken At the bottom of the stairs, lives as in her life and kind- a deep and abiding faith as her into eternity. Till we ness and gentleness flowed were her parents and the meet again mom, your lov- If I must go up for something, from their well spring of generations before them and ing sons, Ben and Richard Or have I just come down from there? There are times when it is dark out, And with nightcap on my head, Flaherty Says “STATUS QUO” IS FAILING OUR YOUTH I ask, “Am I retiring Calls on the Mayor to Partner with Colleges, Universities Or just getting up from bed?” I do know that I miss you and and Major Sports Teams to Support BPS Athletics I wish that you were near. We will never win the when real investments were police presence required to And now it’s almost mail time war against youth violence more than possible. Blaming maintain the public’s safety unless we begin to make the current economic crisis So I must say “goodbye” here. during each of these games. real investment in alterna- for the city’s dismal athletic Mayor Menino has missed I’m standing by the mail box tive options for our youth. programs in BPS is only yearly opportunities to dem- With a face so very red, Chron-ically underperform- the latest illustration of onstrate real leadership and I didn’t mail your letter, ing schools, dead-end jobs the fact that the Mayor is engage our major sports I opened it instead. and a non-existent BPS dangerously out of touch teams in mutually benefi- athletic program will not with the needs of Boston’s cial partnerships. be enough to save our chil- youth and our growing gang In addition, the colleges dren. Simply put: If we problem. and universities need to Remembering Someone don’t want our kids to fail, Now more than ever we pay their fair share as well. then we must not fail them need to be creative about That’s why I am reiterating Who Made a Difference first. how we fund our important my call to reform the PILOT by Sal Giarratani For the better part of Mayor programs and carve out system to increase rev- I recently read a news- me about his working class Menino’s 16-year tenure, he more opportunities for our enue for the City. I am also paper obituary on Father roots in Everett where he has presided over the city BPS students. That’s why I imploring Mayor Menino John Doherty who was sta- came from. He loved poetry during good economic times am calling on Mayor Menino to ask all colleges and tioned at Mission Church and life. to immediately broker part- universities to join our ef- nearly 30 years. He passed He liked walking rather In Loving Memory of nerships with all the major fort to increase our invest- away on May 28 and has than driving. I never saw sports teams that call ment in our public school’s been a member of the him upset or angry and he My Dad Boston home — the Red Sox, athletic programs by shar- Redemptorists Order for 70 always had a smile on his Celtics, Bruins, Patriots and ing their field space, pro- years of his life. Prior to com- face. He was what a priest Raymond J. Norton the Revolution — and ask viding coaching assistance ing to Mission Hill, he had should be. He comforted JUNE 29, 1951 - JUNE 29, 2009 them to step up to the plate and contributing funding previously served in Ver- those in need and lifted up 58TH ANNIVERSARY and help bolster BPS athletic for team equipment and mont for over 24 years. While those needing a good cheer. My Dad’s love was gentle, steady, programming. uniforms. serving in Norwich and the I am a better Catholic today It was deep and it was strong. As taxpayers, we pay for Youth violence is a com- White Junction area, he be- because I knew him. He He’d cheer us when we’re right, the celebratory parades each munity-wide problem and it’s friended poet Robert Frost lived a remarkable life, kept And forgave us when we’re wrong. time our home team wins up to the community to be where they became good things positive and basically It’s sure as the morning and we provide the additional part of the solution. friends. They shared their told people to never give up. that starts everyday, poetry with one another. I When you went to confes- As we all know, met Father Doherty while sion, he didn’t hand you a it’s with us no matter working at the Massachu- bunch of prayers to say, he what life brings our way NORTH END setts Mental Health Center only told you to think posi- day after day. as a police officer. Often, I tive and start out on a new And nothing can compare would sneak in a few of his footing in life. To the joy it can bring, PRINTING Masses just to listen to his Father Doherty never had For the love of my Dad sermons. Once he talked a trace of guilt in him and It was a wonderful thing. 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 about choosing the right road he passed none on to others.  in life. He mentioned taking He most probably will never Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette the road less taken that Frost be declared a saint, but that Your Loving Son, wrote about. 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2009 NORTH END Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It On June 12th ments to the political ma- wake, you have to won- FESTIVAL DIRECTORY and 13th, the chine, but has been en- der what message it sends First Priority dorsed by Eastie elected out to the public, and the SPONSORED BY Credit Union officials as the man for the voters of Revere ... Then we held their Grand Opening at job. Kenneally has raised have Boston, with a Mayor their Swift Street location. At over $35,000 to date and still dubbed (The Iron Hand) that LUCIA a time when employment is going strong. Three Unions runs a political machine R I S T O R A N T E & B A R scarce, First Priority has have given Kenneally a second to none. Mayor given 10 people from the East thumbs up as well as six Menino has done a lot of JUNE Boston and Winthrop areas elected officials. Kenneally good while in office, but employment. President Bill has the background and his quest to control all the French welcomes everyone experience to get the job politicians is overwhelm- ST. DOMENIC June 28 Procession Only - North to visit the new state of the done. Kenneally is AGAINST ing ... Moving on: Many com- Square 2 pm art facility. Over 400 people tunnel toll hikes! ... Mark panies dishing out Union attended First Priority’s Tauro has joined the Vazza’s wages are being forced to go JULY grand opening festivities Funeral Home family. Mark out of business and/or claim within two days. On Friday, is very experienced in the bankruptcy. Reports also MADONNA DEL GRAZIE July 12 the first Grand Opening day, handling of funeral arrange- indicate unions are the customers were treated to main cause of companies Procession Only - North Sq. 2 pm ments. He is presently at an impressive display of Vazza’s East Boston location, being forced to manufac- foods catered by Café 303 on 11 Henry Street ... Wonder- turer overseas. While its ST. ROCCO July 19 Sumner Street, East Boston. ing minds want to know! true unions have over Procession Only - Prince St. 1 pm On Saturday, the Hilltop Why does our senators vote extended itself fighting Restaurant on Route One in for every tax increase on for higher wages for blue Saugus catered the affair. the table at a time when collar, city and state work- ST. JOSEPH July 24 - 26 Over 100 plants, gift certifi- most people are out of work, ers, unions are still very Hanover & Battery Sts. cates to local businesses, also voting to eliminate the much a part and needed in Sunday Procession 1 pm and gas cards were given out. sales tax holiday? ... It’s a this country. Big conglomer- There was face painting, sorry day for Massachusetts ate corporations without AUGUST clowns, and other activities. if spend thrift Governor Deval unions have a green light to Many familiar faces were Patrick wins re-election. A do whatever they please with ST. AGRIPPINA July 31 - August 2 spotted among the crowd. It Harvard graduate whose employees. To put it bluntly, was a great weekend for First only claim to fame is spend- non-union corporations can Hanover & Battery Sts. Priority Credit Union and ing money in all the wrong take advantage of employ- Sunday Procession 1 pm guests ... Andrew Kenneally, places. Massachusetts poli- ees. Non-union corporations a new face, a breathe of fresh tics can’t get any worse, can demand more of their work- MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 7 - 9 air, and a candidate to watch it! ... Revere is also a City in ers and can fire at will! Hanover & Battery Sts. closely. Andrew Kenneally is trouble. Mayor Tom Ambro- So, we as Americans are running for Boston City sino, another Harvard gradu- doomed it we do, and doomed Sunday Procession 1 pm Councilor at Large. He is the ate whose lights are on, if we don’t. After weighing first candidate running for but there’s nobody home. out the pros and cons, I MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO August 13 - 16 office to live in East Boston The mayor can’t seem to believe we need to “Keep North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) since John Nucci. He’s a control his workers, and unions active in this coun- Sunday Procession 1 pm bright, astute and impres- his city. When a Revere City try”! ... Don’t forget the sive young man with a great Councilor and the Super- Sacred Heart Festival this background, and extended intendent of the Depart- weekend in East Boston ... ST. ANTHONY August 28 - 30 college credentials, having ment of Public Works locked Happy 4th of July to all! Drive Endicott & Thacher Sts. earned two masters degrees. horns in an open display Safely, the life you save may Sunday Procession 12 pm It appears he has no attach- of bad behavior during a be your own! … Till next time! SEPTEMBER EAST BOSTON CHAMBER TO HOST TH ST. LUCY August 31 4 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm The East Boston Chamber of Commerce a great way to showcase your business is proud to announce its 4th Annual Cham- while supporting the Chamber. You will ST. ROSALIE September 13 ber Golf Tournament, to be held on Monday, receive a wonderful golf cart shaped sign July 13, 2009, at Mount Hood Golf Course in with your business name, placed strategi- Procession Only - North Square 1 pm Melrose, MA, with a 9:00 AM “shotgun” start. cally by a tee spot or hole. Plus, you will have Registration will begin at 8:00 AM. The tour- access to place a promotional item or piece MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS nament will follow a “scramble” format. Price of marketing material in the goodie bags includes a round of golf, golf cart, a wonder- which will be distributed to all golfers and ful barbecue lunch and goodie bag. volunteers. Lawrence, MA The event is generously supported by Non-golfers may purchase tickets to the FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 4 - 6 Ace Sponsor, East Boston Savings Bank barbecue luncheon, awards ceremony, and Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino (www.ebsb.com), “Home of Championship have the opportunity to take part in excit- Common & Union St., Lawrence Banking.” The event’s Eagle Sponsor is ing raffles. Sunday Procession 3 pm SERVPRO of East Boston, Chelsea and This promises to be a fun day for our Charlestown. Thanks to these sponsors, golfers and non-golfers alike! Deadline Cambridge, MA golfers will have a chance at winning for all registrations is July 1. For further $10,000 cash by sinking a hole-in-one, and information or to register, please contact SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 12 - 13 one lucky golfer will get the chance to sink the Chamber office at 617-569-5000 ext. 221. Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge a 50-foot putt to win $5,000 cash! Also feel free to visit us on the web at Info: Call 617-354-7992 Hole sponsorships are available and are www.EastBostonChamber.com. New Summer Concert Series in the Prado First Concert: Thursday July 16th at 7 pm Attorney Richard J Vita of Boston an- Crugnale, Twinbrook Insurance, Robert S LUCIA nounces a new summer concert series for Mirabito, Associazione Gizio, St Joseph’s the North End. Society, St. Agrippina Di Mineo Society, R I S T O R A N T E & B A R The first concert is July 16th at 7 pm in Madonna Della Cava Society, Venezia Res- Traditional the Prado on Hanover Street featuring taurant and Banquet Facility, Anthony Boston’s “The Beantown Swing Orchestra”, DeLapa and family and The Boston Winery. Italian Cuisine an 18 piece swing orchestra, playing the The second concert, also held in the Prado best of Sinatra’s swing songs. will feature the North End’s own “Street Donato Frattaroli The evening will begin with brief opening Magic Acapella” group singing music from remarks announcing the new series, intro- the 50’s and 60’s. The date for that concert 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 ducing several guests and thanking Mayor will be announced shortly. We are looking Thomas M Menino and the Boston Parks and for additional sponsors with the hope that 617.367.2353 Recreation Department for approving and this event will become a sustaining sum- permitting this event in the Prado. Vita said mer series for this year and many years to — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — “the Prado, in the heart of the North End, is come. an ideal location for musical events for resi- Richard J Vita says, “The concert series is Private dining rooms for any occasion dents”. The concert, produced by Richard J an opportunity for me to do something spe- Vita, will be free of charge to the public. The cial for the people of the North End. As they [email protected] cost of the concert series is underwritten say ‘music is food for the soul’. I hope a pleas- by Richard J Vita and a growing list of local ant evening of great music and entertain- www.luciaboston.com sponsors including: The North End Cham- ment will be a pleasant diversion from ev- ber of Commerce, Strega Ristorante, Joey eryday concerns on a nice summer night.” Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 26, 2009

GREATER BOSTON RENAISSANCE LODGE #2614 ORDER SONS OF ITALY Celebrates Outstanding Italian Americans The Renaissance Lodge of the Order Sons of Italy recently celebrated the annual awards banquet which honors individuals of Italian descent. The two recipients for this year’s award went to Ottavio Nardone, M.D., North End Physician who received the “Inspiration Award” and Barbara Summa, owner of Boston’s famous La Summa Restaurant in the North End, with the “Legionnaire Award.” Scholarships were awarded to Elissa DeNapoli and Jessica Arienti who received the prestigious “Frank and Louise Saluti” and Balsamo Family” Renaissance Lodge OSIA Scholarships.

Inspiration Award recipient, Dr. Nardone with friends from left to right: Giuseppe Giangregorio, Dr. Nardone, Karin Koehler, and Nino Campo. OTTAVIO NARDONE, M.D. North End Physician Inspiration Award In 1954, the Nardone family immigrated to Welland, Canada. While living in Canada, Dr. Nardone’s parents, Mario and Rosina, had envisioned building a hotel along the Adriatic coast. Their intent was that the family would eventually return to San Vito, Italy to work in the hotel. Dr. Nardone graduated with honors from high school in Canada. Barbara Summa receiving her Legionnaire Award from LTC Steven Fernandez, Mas- He then returned to Italy to help run the newly opened sachusetts Army National Guard Veteran of Iraq, Kosovo, Afghanistan Wars. Surrounded “Nardone family hotel”. He also attended the University of by her family from left to right: Larry and Sharon Sullivan, Aunt Fran Summa, Patrick Rome enrolled in the engineering program. Sullivan, Jerry Azzarone, Barbara Summa, LTC Steven Fernandez, Lori Anna and It was during his military service in Italy, that he re- Steven Felici. BARBARA SUMMA flected on the invitations he had received from two men- Owner of La Summa Restaurant in the North End tors Fr. Gambero and Dr. Martin to study at the University Legionnaire Award of Dayton, in Ohio. Barbara was raised in a restaurateur! a special “feast” at her res- In 1988, he graduated from the University of Dayton with Boston’s North End on Barbara considers the res- taurant every year for a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, followed in 1993 by an Hanover Street and her taurant to be an extention of St. Joseph’s Day. On that day M.D. degree from the University of Cincinnati. On com- family roots are deeply her home and that is the she presents traditional pleting his residency in Internal Medicine at the Univer- embedded in Boston’s North feeling that her customers Sicilian dishes. sity of Cincinnati Hospital in 1996, he was offered a posi- End community. and friends get when the Barbara has two children, tion on the staff of the now Tufts Medical Center in Boston, In her childhood years, dine there. Larry Sullivan and Lori Anna Massachusetts, with clinical teaching responsibilities at as the first grandchild and Barbara has always been Felici. Tufts Medical School. “The Medical Practice,” the only girl in her family, involved in Boston’s Italian Barbara has four grand- Dr. Nardone’s office, opened in Barbara spent much of her community. She has been a children. Her son Larry and Boston’s North End in 1997. Dr. Nardone’s office is con- free time with her grand- member of the Renaissance his wife Sharon have one stantly filled with Italian-speaking seniors and his North mother, Crocefissa Summa, Lodge #2614 of the Order son, Patrick. Barbara’s End neighbors who love him dearly, as do his medical stu- in her kitchen learning the Sons of Italy for over 20 daughter Lori Anna is mar- dents from Tufts. He received the official title of art of Sicilian Italian cook- years. She is an officer on ried to Steven Felici, and “Commendatore, Silver Star of Commendation for Solidar- ing. Little did Crocefissa the Board and a Delegate to they have three children, ity to the Italian People” from the Italian Government. know that she was prepar- the State Sons of Italy State Sofia Rose and twin boys, ing her granddaughter to be Convention. Barbara holds Dominic and Dante.

Recipient for the “Frank and Louise Saluti Scholarship” Elissa DeNapoli, far right, with her family Mom Lori, Grandmother Angie and Dad Al DeNapoli. ELISSA DENAPOLI Elissa DeNapoli is the daughter of Renaissance Lodge members Lori DeNapoli and Immediate Past National Presi- dent of the OSIA Commission for Social Justice, Albert DeNapoli. Elissa’s grandmother, Angie DeNapoli, has been Recipient for the “Balsamo Family Scholarship” Jessica Arienti, second from right, a life-long member of the Guido Petrilli Lodge in Roslindale. with her family, Grandmother Clara Marini, Mother and Father Janet and Paul Arienti Elissa is currently a senior at Walpole High School. and presenter Vin Santosuosso, representing the Balsamo Family. Elissa has worked hard during her past four years to bal- ance her intense interest in design and art, gymnastics JESSICA ARIENTI and performing arts with the demands of her college prep Jessica Arienti is a senior worth striving for. aged home. She believes courses. Elissa has focused on art, taking at least one art at South County Secondary Jessica also dedicates that both memorable expe- course each term, culminating in her being one of only six School in Lorton, VA. She is herself to serving her com- riences helped expose her students in the Advanced Placement Senior Art Program a driven young woman with munity. She has been ac- to a lifestyle she had never this year. Elissa is an international artist, having her art a flair for writing. After tive in her church’s youth seen before, impacting the showcased in a special exhibit in Beijing, China. Over the working on her high school group for a number of years. way she views life now. years, she has won awards in art shows sponsored by Kendall newspaper for three years, With this group, she has Additionally, Jessica is in- Company and Covidien. Just recently, she won a first place she will major in English at helped young children in dis- volved with the YoungLife award from Covidien. Last summer Elissa attended Savan- James Madison University advantaged neighborhoods Club, a Christian organiza- nah College of Art and Design in Savannah Georgia in or- in Harrisonburg, VA. in Bradenton, FL, and has tion that reaches out to der to strengthen her artistic skills. As part of the Student Eth- assisted with the Hurricane non-Christian high school Elissa, plans to attend The Fashion Institute of Design ics Council at her high Katrina clean-up in Missis- students. Every Monday and Merchandising, in L.A., where she will study fashion school, Jessica helps instill sippi. Jessica not only laid night, she organizes games design. It is her goal to design her own line of clothing. The in students the message sod and weeded a man’s and activities for these stu- unique opportunities available at FIDM will establish a that making the honor roll yard; she also tore down dents and acts as the senior strong and deep foundation for Elissa in her postgraduate is a noble achievement dry wall in a water dam- leader. studies and career. POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 26, 2009 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

attend Days in the Arts at Tanglewood (DARTS), the BSO’s summer arts camp in the Berkshires. More than 400 middle school students from all over Massachusetts attend this arts immersion program, regardless of their ability to pay. Congratulations all around! ……. The recent an- nouncement of the closure of the North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) has left the venue’s longtime subscrib- ers without the benefit of memberships paid for in advance. In an effort to assist NSMT patrons with their live en- tertainment needs, the South Shore Music Circus offers NSMT’s 2009 sub- scribers the opportunity to Smiling for the camera at the “28th Presidents at Pops” get one free ticket for every gala are, left to right, committee chair Bob Reynolds, ticket purchased for all Laura Reynolds, Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart shows in the “Celebrity and special guest performer Chris Botti. Live Concert Series” at the (Photo by Michael J. Lutch) Music Circus in Cohasset. On June 3, the Boston original Boston Pops corpo- Proof of membership will Pops celebrated its “28th An- rate fundraising event, be required for purchase nual Presidents at Pops” at is a favorite in the Boston during this special offer. BSO managing director Mark Volpe, right, welcomes Symphony Hall. The noted community. Tickets must be ordered by Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Angela Menino to trumpeter Chris Botti joined The festive evening in- June 30th. Symphony Hall. (Photo Michael J. Lutch) conductor Keith Lockhart cluded a cocktail reception, North Shore Music The- and The Pops in a special gourmet boxed dinners, and atre subscribers interested Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Seaport World Trade Center performance. the gala concert along with in taking advantage of the Boston, “After a long hard on Boston’s waterfront,” said Launched in 1982, “Presi- a special commemorative free ticket offer should call winter, Boston’s residents Pat Moscaritolo, President dents at Pops” invites com- program book. the South Shore Music and visitors look forward and CEO of the Greater Bos- panies to celebrate the Presidents at Pops also Circus box office at 781-383- to their first taste of spring ton Convention & Visitors arrival of spring with their provided companies with 9850, weekdays between at an annual flower show. Bureau. colleagues and clients in the opportunity to sponsor 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and It reminds us of everything Carolyn Weston, who has grand musical tradition. The one or more students to between 12:30 p.m. and that is great about New directed 12 consecutive 5:30 p.m. on the weekend. England — the changing flower shows for the MHS, To see the complete 2009 seasons, the welcome ar- was recently named the summer concert schedule, rival of warmer weather, and director for the Boston please visit www.themusic the beauty that flowers Flower & Garden Show. “The circus.org. bring.” March event will bring a ……. Looking ahead to “We congratulate the Para- floral fantasy to Boston!” said next spring! The city of gon Group for bringing this Weston. “For five days and Boston will once again host beloved New England tradi- nights, the Seaport World a major flower show, featur- tion back to Boston in a ing a new location and an great new location at the (Continued on Page 13) experienced team of show producers. “The Boston Flower & Garden Show,” to be held March 24 - 28, 2010 at the Seaport World Trade Center, will boast major exhibits, a garden marketplace, daily gardening demonstrations, lectures, judged competi- tions and more. The show will be produced by the Paragon Group, event specialists for many con- Among “Presidents at Pops” committee members were, sumer exhibitions, includ- left to right, John Fish, Mark Krentzman and Bill ing the New England Auto Achtmeyer. (Photo Michael J. Lutch) Show, under the direction of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society’s (MHS) former flower show director, Carolyn Mattéo Gallo Weston. In addition to longtime exhibitors, city officials are o delighted to hear of the re- o Appraisals turn of a major flower show Sales & Rentals in Boston. According to

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K-2 grads are: Pietro Brocca, Mike Butttiri, Phil DiBlasi, Jacob Dunn, Stephanie Gugliemo, Ashley MEG & DIA — HERE, confidence of “Do You All,” McGrath, Brenna Nolan, Jonathan O’Hearn, HERE AND HERE (CD) teaming up with Keith a sec- Alessia Pantaleo, Isabella Pieretti, Ryan Sire-WB ond time for the side-splitting Sutliff, Colm Vraibel, Nicolas Williams, Elliot Utah natives Meg & Dia “Don’t Tell My Wife,” putting Bruntrager, Matthew Crystal, Elie Doucette, Frampton put pen in hand and the exclamation point on his Jaeden Georgeon, Tanya Manoj, Julia Mizzi, created the 13-track collec- album with the poignant Jen O’Hearn, Peter Pagliuca, Theodore tion of originals, delivering “Funny Man.” Rodney’s fore- Pasto, Sam Poisson, Anna Tharakan, them in their distinctive cast calls for humor, and lots Annemarie Walsh and Nora Yandle. K-1 brand of pop-rock on Here, of it! grads are: Jaiden Berry, Joe Broderick, Sofia Here and Here. The girls will PAOLO NUTINI — Crawford, Connor Hurley, Olivia Larobina, embark on the Vans Warped SUNNY SIDE UP (CD) Marija Lima, Keira McGrath, Vincent Tour for their third year, on a Atlantic O’Byrne, Jenn Pittore, Peter Shea, Aidan two-month nationwide tour Scottish-born Paolo Nutini Boucher, Giacomo Cincotti, Liam Finn, that will have them here at possesses a gravelly voice NEAD/Nazzaro Center at Citi Center Mairad Jones, Daniel Lima, Gabriela the Comcast Center, July that instantly evokes memo- st MONSIGNOR THOMAS MCDONNELL LoContro, Caitlin McLaughlin and Jessica 21 . Here, Here and Here dis- ries of singers as Otis Redding The Archdiocese of Boston, in particular Pittore. Renata Renison and Elie Woods. plays Meg & Dia’s candor and and Rod Stewart. Nutini’s South Boston, bid farewell to Monsignor Tom BANQUET OF CHAMPIONS charisma, especially evident brand of soulful modern pop McDonnell on Saturday, June 20th. He was East Boston Athletic Board 59th Annual on their first ‘winner’ — the on his second album, Sunny the longtime Pastor at St. Augustine Church, Banquet of Champions takes place Monday, rocking “Black Wedding” and Side Up, is refreshing. Sam- now St. Augustine-St. Monica. He was a June 29th at the Logan Hilton Hotel. Recep- the inquisitive “What If.” In ple slices as the opener “10/ wonderful, hard-working, caring priest, who tion at 6pm, Dinner at 7pm with Awards addition are “Going Away,” 10,” and get the flavors of saw the goodness in all people, and did Presentation to follow. For ticket infor- the upbeat “Hug Me,” the “Coming Up Easy,” the twist everything to help the most unfortunate. mation, please contact Vin Schettino at questioning “Are There of “Growing Up Beside You,” His funeral took place at St. Monica’s. He 617-567-5215. Giants Too, In the Dance?” the album’s first single was 73. HIGH SCHOOL PREP NOTEBOOK followed by “Inside My “Candy,” the reflective NEAA BASEBALL ALL STARS Anthony Caruso and Justin Vera are the Head,” joined by Plain White “Tricks Of The Trade,” and The 2009 NEAA Baseball All-Star Boston City League Baseball All Stars from T’s’ Tom Higgenson for the marks the midpoint with the Game takes place this Friday evening East Boston High. pretty “Bored of Your Love.” joy of life confessional “Pen- (June 26th) at the Joe Sacco Field on the The South defeated the North 27-6 in the Taking off on two via “One cil Full Of Lead.” Nutini’s Tour Dom Campochiaro Baseball Diamond. The 31st Annual Shriner’s Football Game held Sail,” trailed by the upbeat 2009 will bring him to “The Last Great Star In Hol- Boston’s House of Blues on American League Team will be represented at Bentley College. Melikke Van Alstyne th by Tigers Coach Ralph Martignetti, Max (Salem) was North Offensive Player of the lywood,” the painful separa- July 24 , with special guests Runci, Zach Knopf, Dante Serino, Julia Game and Sean Sylvia (Dartmouth) was the tion “Agree To Disagree,” the Erin McCarley and label mate Wells, Eli Swab, Indians Coach Al Vilar, TJ South Offensive Player of the Game. The smooth “Fighting For Noth- Matt Hires. Second half gems ing,” searching for answers shine with “No Other Way,” Shea, Guarino Vilar, Nicole Cerulli, Jason real winners were all the children at the with “Kiss You Goodnight,” the pleading “High Hopes,” the McDermott, Red Sox Coach Paul Luongo, Shriner’s Hospitals. and end with the title track bare bones “Simple Things,” Tim Martin, Anthony Rizzo, Mike Rauseo, In the Massachusetts State All-Star “Here, Here and Here.” Excel- the insecurity of “Worried Joe Sailiba, Morgan Franklin and James Baseball game it was the North defeating lent collection! Man,” and has his final say Perez. The National League Team will be the West 5-2, and the South defeating MELINDA WATTS — with the haunting “Keep Roll- represented by Giants Coach Jack Cronin, Central 9-6. Dario Pizzano (Malden Catho- PEOPLE GET READY (CD) ing.” Nutini has a way with Mike Aquino, Aaron Cronin, Pearse Martin, lic) was MVP of the North/West game and Razor & Tie words and music! Richie Perez, Julius Grossman, Cubs Coach Tyler Horan (BC High) was the MVP of the Gospel Music Channel’s OCCIDENTAL BROTHERS Bob Gummow, Sean Byrne, Jack DiTomassi, South/Central game. reality show ‘Gospel Dream’ DANCE BAND Fernando Soto, Chris Troiano, Cardinals Nantucket Football Coach Vito Capizzo has season three winner, INTERNATIONAL — Coach John Pezzuto, Navide Aminpour, retired after a 45 year career. He was the Melinda Watts delivers a ODO SANBRA (CD) Andrew Olivo, Jake French, John Pezzuto, coach of the Nantucket Football Team that homily of music with her Thrill Jockey Ross Garrity and Nick Mustacchio. defeated Columbus High in the 1980 Super Razor & Tie debut album, When five musicians THANK YOU, BOVIS Bowl. People Get Ready. In place of gather from Michigan to The Bovis Company donated a sound COLLEGE BOARD the Ten Commandments are Ghana, good things can hap- system and camera to North End Against BU Hockey star Brian Strait has signed ten tracks, six written by pen — hence the Occidental Drugs for use by NEAD as well as in Nazzaro with the Pittsburgh Penguins forgoing his Watts. Search your soul with Brothers Dance Band Inter- Center activities. The Nazzaro Center senior season. cuts as the high energy “Say national. Experience African Seniors, under the able direction of Ida Northeastern Women Hockey Coach Dave Yes,” the celebratory first music sprinkled with these were especially pleased. Special Thank You, Flint has been named an assistant coach single “So Good,” followed by band members’ influences, in particular to Ming Ngan of Bovis for the for the 2010 US Olympic Team and Head “There Will Come A Day,” the you’ll find that you are in for continued support to NEAD. Coach is former Olympian and Wisconsin solace of “Try Again,” joining a real treat. OBDBI knows SACRED HEART FESTIVAL Coach Mark Johnson. The Winter Games J. Moss for a moving tribute how to have a good time, and The Annual East Boston Sacred Heart will be played in Vancouver. to him via “Available To how to get your feet moving, th Festival takes place Friday, June 26 and TIDBITS You.” Watts generating emo- with sounds created by th Saturday, June 27 at Sacred Heart Church, - Birthday best to Dom Campochiaro! tion with “Come Boldly,” the Nathaniel Braddock, Greg 303 Paris Street, East Boston. There will - Congratulations to all the Eliot School praise-filled “Happy,” plus Ward, Joshua Ramos, and be something for everyone, and some great grads! “Faith That Conquers,” the Ghanians Kofi Cromwell and entertainment. For information, please call - Sail Boston without the ‘Parade of Sail’ uplifting title cut “People Get Asamoah Rambo. Digest 617-567-5776. WRONG! Ready,” and the finale is a tasty offerings as the guitar- MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! - If you like BASEBALL get the Boston Pops commitment to a “Purpose percussion duet of “Nyenko!” Capella, a High School Chamber Choir BASEBALL CD, fantastic! Driven Life.” Watts’ album set the rhythmic title cut “Odo from Northern Ireland performs at the Old - Father Oscar Martin has been appointed for release on July 28th, is in- Sanbra (Come Back, Love),” North Church at 8pm on Thursday, June new Pastor at Our Lady of the Assumption spiring, and motivating, full keeping pace with “Mafiwo,” th 25 , the United States Air Force Band of in East Boston. of faith-affirming songs! covering the ‘80’s classic Liberty presents a Concert at 3pm on Sat- - Celeb Sightings: Richard Settipane and RODNEY CARRINGTON — “Bizarre Love Triangle,” urday, June 27th at Christopher Columbus Domenic Piso ‘banking’ on Hanover Street, EL NINO LOCO (CD) and simulate the chaotic at- Waterfront Park and on Sunday, June 28th former City Councilor Mike McCormick at Capitol Nashville mosphere of the crossroads the North End Music and Performing Arts Fenway, St. John Principal Sister Eileen Comedian Rodney Carring- of Ghana’s capital city’s Center Annual Music Recital takes place back in action, former North Enders ton blows a strong wind Nkrumah Circle with the ex- on the Prado from 4pm-6pm. Giacomo DiCenso and Bobby Brad and the through your ears with the plosive “Circle Circle Circle.” ST. PETER’S FEAST Hadaya Family celebrating Father’s Day with humor of his latest album The festive International The Annual St. Peter’s Feast takes place the Red Sox. appropriately titled El Nino flavor continues with the this weekend June 26-28 in Gloucester. - Thank You Michelle and Rosemary Loco. When producing credits sometimes percussive and Sunday highlights include 10am Mass, for #9. list the name of Toby Keith, crazy vocals of Cromwell on 12 noon Procession, 3pm Blessing of the SMILE! you can be sure that humor “Odo Bra WaWaWa,” the jazz- Fleet. It’s a wonderful, beautiful ‘Fiesta’ to is abundant. The Mexican- influenced “Nedo Ye Fe (Her be part of. The actual Feast of St. Peter is laced title track “El Nino Loco” Love Is Sweet)” and “Akwaaba June 29th. St. Peter is the Patron Saint of sets the pace, trailed by the (You Are Welcome),” putting Fishermen. tasty “Drink More Beer,” the the finishing touches on this NEAD, NAZZARO AT ‘THE COLOR PURPLE” questioning “If I’m The Only international masterpiece Thanks to the CitiCenter Performing One,” his prayers are an- with “Yaa Amponsah” the lat- Arts Center a group of young people from swered with “Wish She Would ter song originally recorded by North End Against Drugs and the Nazzaro Have Left Quicker,” and hits the Kumansi Trio in 1928. Community Center had the opportunity to the halfway mark with a tune Aficionados of Gold Coast mu- attend the Opening Night performance of he co-wrote with Keith, sic can enjoy this band ‘live’ ‘The Color Purple’. NEAD and the Nazzaro “White Shirts & Rain.” Rodney at their July 14th appearance Center are among the CitiCenter’s Com- relates with tongue-in-cheek at Great Scott, Common- munity Partners. offerings, “Best You’ll Do To- wealth Avenue, Allston, MA. MOVING ON AND UP! night,” scoring a ‘strike’ with Rhythm is their trademark, Congrats to Ms. Walsh K-2 Class at Giacomo DiCenso and Bobby Brad “Bowling Trophy Wife,” the and their music! POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 26, 2009 Page 11

and they sing their hearts out,” HARVARD SQUARE COLONIAL DANCE TUNES AND said Chesney in a press release. Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA LOVE SONGS – Saturday, July 25th “It may be one of the NFL’s biggest GREATER BOSTON’S BASTILLE from 1-3:00 PM. Al Petty performs stadiums, but I’m telling you, every DAY – Sunday, July 12th from 3:00 PM popular 18th century tunes such as NOW year those people make it feel like a until 1:00 AM. Everyone is French on “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s little club date.” For tickets log onto Bastille Day. This celebration is free Health” on the penny whistle, flute www.ticketmaster.com or by phone and open to the public. This 10 Hour and fife. Come and be enchanted. PLAYING at 1-866-448-7849. block party features, shady sidewalk GLASS HARMONICA CONCERT – beer and wine garden; quality French August 1st from 1-4:00 PM. Vera Meyer INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY cuisine and product vendors; live mu- plays early American melodies on the ART sical entertainment by a DJ and danc- intriguing instrument that Ben UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA ing under twinkling lights. For infor- Franklin invented. Come and see HARBORWALK SOUNDS – Berklee mation visit: www.harvardsquare.com what it is. College of Music at the ICA — Thurs- or www.sandrines.com. FIFE AND DRUM CONCERT BY days, from 6-8:30 PM. These are all THE BOSTON ALARM COMPANY – free concerts featuring rising stars in COMEDY CONNECTION WILBUR August 8th at 1:00 PM; 1:45 PM and jazz, world, Latin and more; Thurs- THEATRE 2:30 PM. Treat yourself to a sprightly day, July 9th features the music of 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA concert of fife and drum music. Neara Russell; July 16th Tubby Love; JOY BEHAR on Friday, July 24th COLONIAL LEATHER WORKING July 23rd, La Timbistica and July 30th, at 8:00 PM. Come and enjoy this – Saturday, August 15th from 1-4:00 Alex Wintz. evening’s entertainment. For a com- PM. Find out how leather workers HARBORWALK SHUFFLE – plete line up, visit www.thewilbur fashioned scabbards, sword belts, and Thursdays, August 6th; August 13th; theatre.com or to purchase tickets, harnesses to outfit the Continental August 20th and August 27th – Times call 1-800-745-3000. Army. For more information, please of the concerts are 6:00-8:30 PM. call: 617-523-2338 or log onto These evenings are free. WEST END COMMUNITY www.paulreverehouse.org. WAVELENGTHS – Fridays, August CENTER THE TAILOR’S CRAFT – August 7th, August 14th, August 21st and Au- 150 Staniford St., Boston, MA 22nd from 1-4:00 PM. Clothing histo- gust 28th – starting at 7:30 PM. For WEST END POETRY CLUB – have rian Henry Cooke takes on the role of artist line-up call: 617-478-3100 or open readings on the second and an early Boston tailor. Come and see visit: www.icaboston.org. fourth Tuesday of every month start- what he does with fashion of that era. ing at 7:00 PM in the Center by area For information, call: 617-523-2338 or BOSTON HARBOR CRUISE poets. For more information call visit: www.paulreverehouse.org. TERMINAL Duane at: 617-416-0718. Los Lonely Boys is a Grammy Award-winning rock band Long Wharf (located between New England Aquarium and ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO from San Angelo, Texas. They play a style of music which Marriott Hotel), Boston, MA 1000 Elmwood Avenue ART they dub as “Texican Rock n’ Roll,” combining elements ROCK AND BLUES CONCERT Providence, Rhode Island INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY of rock and roll, blues, soul, country and Tejano. The band CRUISES – Bellevue Cadillac Tall FLUTTERBY: BUTTERFLIES IN ART th consists of three brothers, Henry (guitar, vocals), Jojo Ships Party – Friday, July 10 at 8:00 BLOOM AT THE ZOO – Now through 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA th (bass guitar, vocals) and Ringo (drums, vocals). They fol- PM; Saturday, July 11 at 8:00 PM September 7, 2009. Come and enjoy MOMENTUM 13: EILEEN features Led Zepplen Tall Ships Party; the summer-long special exhibit in- QUINLAN – Now through July 12, low the tradition of their father, Ringo Garza Sr., who th Saturday, July 18 at 8:00 PM fea- side a beautifully landscaped green- 2009. Eileen’s work captures the th formed a band with his brothers called The Falcones. The tures Booty Vortex; Friday, July 24 house filled with hundreds of free fly- mystery and illusion of the photo- Falcones played conjunto music in southern Texas during at 8:00 PM features Alternate Routes ing butteries. graphic image. She uses pre-digital th the 70s and 80s. To date, Los Lonely Boys has released with Civil Twilight; Saturday, July 25 FAMILY SNORE AND ROAR – July techniques such as gels, strobes and at 8:00 PM features the Brew; Friday, 11, 2009. Enjoy a unique overnight smoke machines. For more informa- three studio albums and a live album, all on the Epic th August 7 at 8:00 PM features En- experience for the whole family. Spend tion please call: 617-478-3100 or visit Records label. Their debut single, “Heaven”, was a #1 hit th train; Saturday, August 8 at 8:30 PM a night finding out more about amaz- the website at: www.icaboston.org. on the Billboard adult contemporary chart and reached features Adam Ezra Group; Friday, ing animals and their super senses. th the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. Check out Music August 14 at 8:00 PM features the Open to ages 7 to adult. THE STERLING AND FRANCINE st section Lowell Summer Music Series for details. Ellis Paul Band; Friday, August 21 at DAY OF HONOR – September 13, CLARK ART INSTITUTE 8:00 PM features the Enter the Haggis 2009. The Zoo salutes the men and 22 Clark St., Williamstown, MA LOEB DRAMA CENTER with Hot Day at the Zoo; Saturday, women who serve our nation and DOVE/O’KEEFFE: CIRCLES OF nd THEATER 64 Brattle Street August 22 at 8:00 PM features communities. Veterans and members INFLUENCE – Now through Septem- Cambridge, MA Beatlejuice and Thursday, August of our Armed Forces as well as active ber 7, 2009. This exhibit will feature nd 27that 8:00 PM features the Virginia and retired police, fire and emergency SHUBERT THEATER AURELIA’S ORATORIO – July 22 60 major oil paintings, watercolors, Coalition. Tickets are available online responders will enjoy fee admission. 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA through August 2, 2009. Behind the drawings, and pastels spanning 1910 at: www.RockandBluesCruise.com. For more information, call: 401-785- JERSEY BOYS – July 23-August 30, red velvet curtain lies a topsy-turvy to the early 1940’s. The Clark Insti- 3510 or visit: www.rwpzoo.org. 2009. JERSEY BOYS, winner of the world of surreal surprises, tricks, and tute is the exclusive venue for LOWELL SUMMER MUSIC 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Musi- transformations where dreams come this particular exhibition. For further SERIES PAUL REVERE HOUSE cal Show Album, features hit songs to life and the impossible happens information, please call: 413-458-2303 Boarding House Park 19 North Square, Boston, MA “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag before your very eyes — come and be or visit: www.clarkart.edu. 40 French Street, Lowell, MA SILVERSMITHING IN THE Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t enchanted. For tickets and more in- 2009 CONCERTS – The venue is TRADITION OF PAUL REVERE – Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT WILL RUN formation, call: 617-547-8300 or visit: PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM a public park. Bring your lawn chair June 27th from 1-4:00 PM. Geoffrey FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims Time www.americanrepertorytheater.org. East India Square, Salem, MA or blanket. All shows are general ad- Blake, a master silversmith from Old Magazine. THE GOLDEN AGE OF DUTCH mission, so come early for best loca- Newbury Crafters, produces hand CARMEN – Friday, November 6 at SEASCAPES – Now through Septem- tion. June 27 - Los Lobos, July - 10 wrought sterling silver flatware just 7:30 pm, Sunday, November 8 at MUSIC ber 7, 2009. This exhibit repre- Los Lonely Boys, July 11 - Ani as Paul Revere did. 3:00 pm. Wednesday, November 11 at sents the works of Dutch masters DiFranco, July 17 - Michael Franti POOR RICHARD’S PENNY 7:30 pm. Friday, November 13 at TD BANKNORTH GARDEN of maritime art working in the and Spearhead, July 18 - Aimee CONCERT – Saturday, July 4th from 7:30 pm. Sunday, November 15 at Causeway Street, Boston, MA time of Rembrandt and Vermeer. Mann, July 24-26 - 23 Annual Lowell 1-3:00 PM. Larry Young and 3:00 pm. Tuesday, November 17 at P!NK – Friday, October 2, 2009 Dutch masters of paint and color Folk Festival, July 30 - Joan Baez, Kevin Scorupa perform stately 7:30 pm. Music by Georges Bizet. Sung 8:00 PM. “This is my most vulnerable attracted to the seascape developed July 31- Blues Traveler, August 1 - instrumentals, comical tavern songs in French with French dialogue and album to date,” says P!nk, 29, who novel approaches to composition Melissa Ferrick and Catie Curtis, Au- and lively dance tunes that were projected English translation. Carmen has no problem fessing up to the fact and technique. For more information, gust 7 - Dar Williams, August 8 - The popular in Paul Revere’s era. and Don José crash into each other that the split from her husband, call 866-745-1876 or go online to Derek Trucks Band, August 14 - Jakob COLONIAL BASKET WEAVING – with a passion that’s as much about motocross star Carey Hart, earlier www.pem.org. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Bad news for frequent urinators. The Euro- House, and COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED pean budget carrier Ryanair announced one for the BRACCIOLETINI plans to charge passengers $1.60 for each trip road. 20 thin slices of beef (approx. 4" x 4") to the bathroom. Two of the three bathrooms Now that 1 cup flavored bread crumbs on each plane will also be removed to make North Korea’s 2 small garlic cloves chopped room for extra seats. “We are flying aircraft first pizzeria 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese on an average flight time of one hour around has opened, in Pyongyang, the Dear Leader, 1 tablespoon olive oil Europe,” said CEO Michael O’Leary. “What the Kim Jong II, sent chefs to Italy for training, 3 metal skewers (6 or 9 inches long) hell do we need three toilets for?” so that his people — who are often starving Meow! A Texas man who used the S-word — could sample the world’s best foods. “I’ve MARINADE: to complain about cat feces left in his yard learned through TV and books that pizza and 1 crushed garlic clove has been acquitted of disorderly conduct in spaghetti are among the world’s famous 1 tablespoon dried basil a jury trial. Joseph Loflin, 48, admits he used dishes, but this is the first time that “‘I’ve 2 tablespoons olive oil the vulgar term for excrement because tasted it,” said customer Jung Un-Suk, 42, Prepare marinade first by mixing crushed garlic clove, neighbor Michael Rainey had ignored his describing the flavor as “unique.” basil and olive oil in a bowl and set aside. Then mix bread previous, more subtlety complaints. Rainey Ah, pizza! How well we remember when our crumbs, chopped garlic, and grated cheese in a separate asked police to cite Loflin, saying his 13- mother used to create pizza from scratch! Our bowl. Additional bread crumbs may be needed depending year-old daughter heard the word. “A little Irish friends enjoyed eating a slice of “tomato on the number of Braccioletini you prepare. Add olive oil to piece of America died today,” Rainey said of pie.” Our mother predicted that someday the slightly moisten the bread crumbs. Take one beef slice at the verdict. “It’s a sad day for morality.” Americans will be eating pasta and pizza. She a time. Spread about one teaspoon of bread crumbs in the The often highly-opinionated Tom Analetto was right! Our country has been Italianized! center of meat. Leave sides of meat about half-inch clear of Medford, says, “There would be less objec- Pasta and pizza are our favorite foods! . of bread crumbs. Gently roll while folding in edges forming tion to the neighbors’ cats if they could only Time for some interesting useless infor- a small rolled piece. Squeeze the rolled meat in your hands. keep in tune.” mation! We have ten body parts that are 3- Insert metal skewer. Add each rolled Braccioletini onto Ice cream! Ice cream! We all scream for ice letters long! Ready? Eye, ear, leg, arm, jaw, skewer. They should fit tightly up against each other. When cream! While other retailers’ revenues are gum, toe, hip, rib and lip. The slogan on New all Braccioletini are on skewers, place them into the mari- melting, sales at ice cream parlors are up 20 Hampshire license plates is “Live Free or nade. Marinate for about 20 minutes. Before broiling, brush percent or more over last year, says Lynda Die.” These plates are manufactured by pris- extra marinade over Braccioletini after placing them on Utterback of the trade journal National Dip- oners in the state prison in Concord. There the broiling tray. Brown on both sides. Check frequently per. “A bad economy is always good for ice is an airport in Calcutta named Dum Dum because they cook fast. cream stores,” she says. “It’s a comfort food.” Airport. In 1980, a Las Vegas hospital sus- Yes, we enjoy eating ice cream. pended workers for betting on when patients Serve hot with mashed or baked potato and a vegetable or For the record, the ice cream cone was in- would die. There’s a bathroom in Egypt where salad. Note: When I make Braccioletini today, I select a bottom vented by an Italian immigrant in New Jer- it is free to use the toilet, but you have to round roast at the supermarket and ask at the deli counter to sey named Italo Marcioni in 1896. bring or buy your own toilet paper. have it sliced the thickness of cold cuts. Then I cut the larger Of the 16.1 million Americans who served Interesting useless information from slices to the size I need. Patience and experience are required in World War II, 2.6 million are still alive, the Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald: Las Ve- but it is well worth the effort. Department of Veterans Affairs reports. gas has the most chapels per capita than any Braccioletini can be cooked on the gas grill but must be These veterans are dying at the rate of other U.S. city. Pope Adrian VI died after a fly watched because they burn easily. 300,000 per year. got stuck in his throat as he was drinking During WWII, an estimated 1.2 million from a water fountain. The election of a new Vita can be reached at [email protected] Americans of Italian descent served in the pope is announced to the world with white U.S. military constituting one of the largest smoke. Pope Paul IV, who was elected on May segments of the U.S. combat forces of about 23, 1555, was so outraged when he saw the 12 million. However, elderly Italian mothers naked bodies on the ceiling of the Sistine 1st Generation and fathers were not allowed to visit sons in Chapel that he ordered Michelangelo to paint Italian-American the U.S. Armed Forces, who were assigned clothes on them. to military installations. Few people are Our distinguished musicologist Albert Vita Orlando Sinopoli aware that more than half a million Italians Natale reminds us Betty Hutton was not living in the United States during WWII suf- originally scheduled to play the lead role Shares with us fered serious violations of their civil rights. in the film success “Annie Get Your Gun,” a delightful recollection Yes, they were considered enemy aliens. An ailing Judy Garland had been the As “enemy aliens,” Italians were required first choice. J. Edgar Hoover, Director of of her memories as a child to register at the nearest post office, carry the F.B.I. for fifty years, was once a choir growing up in identification cards, and report all job boy. Frankie Lane’s father wanted his changes. They could not travel more than five son to be a pharmacist or an architect. Boston’s “Little Italy” miles from their homes, had to adhere to Henry Mancini was responsible for the music and a collection of curfews, and were forbidden to own guns, supervision of both “The Glenn Miller Story” Italian family recipes cameras, and short-wave radios. What’s more, and “The Benny Goodman Story,” although the Immigration and Naturalization Service Universal-International Music head Joseph from the homeland. held nearly 3,300 Italians in internment Gershenson was credited with it. In 1969, camps for varying lengths of time during the President Richard Nixon invited Duke war. Ellington to the White House for a party, hon- Great as Gifts When some sons of Italians were drafted oring the Duke on his 70th birthday. Singing Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH they were asked if they were shipped to cowboy Roy Rogers was one of the greatest or order an autographed copy from Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 fight in Italy would they remain loyal to their Western movie stars of the 1930s and 40s, Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling country. Dumb question! Yes, we were one of the only real rival of Gene Autry as the them! Saturday matinee cowboy idol, billed as “The At least 39 Italian Americans have received King of the Cowboys.” “Happy Trails to You,” the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor, remains his theme song. And Nancy Sinatra Annual North End Athletic Association the highest military award given by the U.S. majored in economics at the University of government for bravery “above and beyond Southern California, while studying piano, GOLF TOURNAMENT the call of duty”: six in the Civil War; two in voice, dance and drama. the Indian War; one for the Spanish-Ameri- Official bribery! Ukrainian legislators to Benefit the North End Athletic Association can War; one for the China Boxer Rebellion; have asked for a psychiatric report on Kiev’s Honorary Chairman one during peacetime service (1889-1911); eccentric mayor, after he proposed bribing one in World War I; fourteen for World War II; senior citizens with caviar and pineapples to ROBERT E. TRAVAGLINI three for the Korean Conflict; and ten in the move into state-run old-folks homes. Leonid Monday, August 10, 2009 Vietnam War. Chernovetsky’s constituents call him “the How many presidents served in the cosmonaut” for his bizarre ideas, including 7:30 a.m. (shotgun start) Armed Forces? Twenty-two of 41. They were: erecting a giant cow statue and a monument ANDOVER COUNTRY CLUB George Washington, James Monroe, Andrew honoring street lights. “He’s obviously Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Zachary bonkers,” said resident Irina Kurylo, 64. “He Canterbury Street, Andover, MA Taylor, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, needs testing.” Contribution $140 (tax deductible) — Hole Sponsor $150 Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Ruther- Miracles! A California paraplegic who used ford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Benjamin a wheelchair for 20 years recovered his abil- Includes: Green Fees, Cart, Lunch & Prizes Harrison, William McKinley, Theodore ity to walk after he was bitten by a spider. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS JULY 31, 2009 Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight D. David Blancarte, 48, was recently bitten by a Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Richard M. venomous Brown Recluse spider and sent to For more information contact: Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald an emergency room. A nurse noticed a Dominic Campochiaro or Louis Cavagnaro Reagan and George Bush. muscle spasm in his paralyzed leg and tested at (617) 523-7410 The astute Lisa Cappuccio of East Boston, him with an electric current. “I yelled,” he says, “The President of today is the postage says. Five days later, Blancarte was walking. Make checks payable to: stamp of tomorrow.” Doctors say they’re mystified. North End Athletic Association Carlo Scostumato thinks what this coun- 154 Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113 try needs is two Presidents: one for the White AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 26, 2009 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9) vice president, Barbara Pudney, the 2010 flower show will offer more than 100,000 square feet of ex- hibits, including 30 major gardens, 270 retail vendors and the return of the popu- lar Preview Party gala. As a kid accompanying my name as Christie. I went a Anglo population. The best “It is an honor to bring the father and Uncle Nick to step further and put a “y” on example I can think of is flower show back to the city all things that dealt with the end. But long before I did, John F. Kennedy and Joe of Boston,” said Pudney. Boston’s music scene, I re- I had a conversation with Biden. I had just come of age Longtime exhibitors are member meeting many of Babbononno regarding his when Kennedy was running equally enthusiastic. Sandy their contemporaries. What middle son and my father for president. There was a Heimlich, a Woburn nursery I didn’t understand was how changing their names. His lot of talk about his Catholic owner who has exhibited so many of them were Ital- reply was something like religion and how the Pope at the former New England ian, but had American last this, “Jenny, whena you in was going to become in- Spring Flower Show for names. As I got older, I dis- America, you gudda be volved in American politics. Carol Fulp, Vice President decades, said he is excited covered that they had taken Americano iffa you inna da Back then, the fears were of Community Relations at to once again be in front of professional or stage names publica eye. Da Americani out there as to who and John Hancock Financial tens of thousands of attend- and left their real or family naimza sound bedda ah da what Catholics were. This Services with “Presidents at ees showcasing his nur- names on their birth certifi- Mericani ears, capisce?” past election the American Pops” committee chair Bob sery’s spectacular gardens. cates. As a child, I didn’t Babbononno made it part people put a man of color Reynolds. “The Flower Show has understand the reasons, but way there as most people in the White House as presi- (Photo Michael J. Lutch) always been the kickoff to found out later in life that it called him Mike, rather dent and a Catholic there as the spring season,” said was for survival at first and than Michele. Even Nanna the vice president. We have Trade Center will be trans- Heimlich. “People love to go then to pass as Americans changed her first name from heard a lot about the presi- formed into a wonderland to flower shows, particularly to succeed. Giovannina to Jenny. People dent’s background, but we of flora and stunning ex- in March, to see the flowers Uncle Nick, as a musi- referred to them as Mike heard nothing about Biden’s hibits. This former rite of and trees in order to get cian, used Nick Conti profes- and Jenny Contini, not that religion. As I said, fifty years spring, which generations ideas for their own homes. sionally. Dad used Johnny they traveled in American has made a difference. of Bostonians have cher- They walk inside and see a Christie. They were just circles, but it paved the The one aspect of the ished, will blossom anew blaze of color.” two of the thousands of per- way to some degree, just in Americanization of Italian under the theme, ‘A Feast “The whole green industry formers in show business case. Americans that makes me for the Senses,’” she said. has been devastated with- or the music business who In my reminiscing about sad is our loss of the Italian For more than a century, out a flower show in 2009,” had ethnic sounding names the old days at the dinner language. My father’s gen- New Englanders have rel- said Peter Sadeck, a long- and either Americanized table, when my kids were eration tried so hard to be ished in the spectacular time exhibitor known for them or changed them to young, I mentioned the American, they sacrificed sights and scents of a major his spectacular show de- something English-sound- name changes and they the language of their ances- flower show in Boston. In signs which have always ing. As time went on, I dis- didn’t understand why. As tors. Both my grandfathers 2009, the passing of the included exotic birds. “As a covered that people with they got older, they made were displeased when I venerable event disap- professional landscaper, we Jewish names in entertain- names for themselves in spoke to them in Engliano, pointed the thousands of see the flower show as a way ment did the same thing. high school and college a combination of English its annual visitors and the to generate new business, Regardless of your talents, it sports, all the while, proud of and Italian. Today, I speak many exhibitors. When re- show our true creativity and was easier to “make it in their Italian last name. enough Italian to prevent cent reports revealed MHS introduce new plant mate- America” with an American Times had changed. John, myself from starving to death would not be undertaking its rial. This is what kept the sounding name. my oldest, decided he wanted in Italy, but I must admit, I event for the second con- 100,000 visitors happy for so As an example of “some of to trace his family roots studied on my own to build secutive year, the Paragon many years....” our own” who have done and obtain an Italian pass- up a vocabulary over the Group made the decision to Sights, sounds, scents and the same thing are the fol- port which gives him citi- years. I guess I can be a story step in and bring the show colors will abound. A feast for lowing people: Alan Alda zenship in Italy, also. He teller of sorts, and when I back to life. the senses indeed! (Alphonse D’Abrusso), Tony lives and works in Europe tell a funny story that is In relocating the show to Enjoy! Bennett (Antonio DiBene- and uses Giovanni as his in Italian or has an Italian the Seaport World Trade (Be sure to visit Hilda detto), Fabian (Fabian Forte), first name, or Gio for short. punch line, I have to ask Center, the Paragon Group Morrill’s gardening Web site, Connie Francis (Concetta He even spells the last name my listeners (Italian Ameri- plans to take advantage of www.bostongardens.com. Franconero), Frankie Lane correctly, Cristoforo, without cans) if they understand the its prime location, which In addition to events covered (Frank LoVecchio), Bern- the “h” which was mistak- language. If they don’t I tell includes accessibility and and reported by the columnist, adette Peters (Bernadette enly added in when my grand- the story in English. When ample parking along the “The Socially Set” is compiled Lazzara), Paula Prentiss father, Nunzio DeCristoforo, I do, though, it doesn’t have waterfront, to introduce from various other sources (Paula Ragusa), and Frankie landed in America. Some- the same impact as it fresh elements and attract such as news and press re- Valli (Frank Castelluccio). where along the line, the De does when it comes out in a broader audience. leases, PRNewswire services, This is just a short list; I was dropped or lost, I’m not Italian. According to Paragon’s etc.) could go on and on and on. sure which. I was baptized When I have lectured to As I said, Jewish people in with the last name of people at social clubs or Sons — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — entertainment had to do the Christoforo and have never of Italy meetings, I often tell THE same thing: Woody Allen changed it to the correct a story or two. I use a ficti- (Allen Konigsberg), Beatrice spelling. My younger son, tious character called Uncle Arthur (Bernice Frankel), Michael, is an actor and Tony as the focal point and Johnny Christy Lauren Bacall (Betty Perske), uses Michael Christoforo, tell the story with an Italian Jack Benny (Benjamin without any changes. You accent which I am pretty Kubelsky), Joey Bishop (Jo- can find him on line. Just good with. One that goes over Orchestra seph Gottlieb), Victor Borge go to Google and type in his rather well is the following, (Borge Rosenbaum), Mel full name and his web page “Uncle Tony still lives in the Brooks (Melvin Kaminsky), will come up with his picture same village the family MUSIC FOR ALL George Burns (Nathan and a list of his on-screen came from. One day he went OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Birnbaum), and Tony Curtis credits. He found no need to to confession and said to (Bernard Schwartz). change his name. Times Fr. Pietro that he felt guilty When I turned professional have changed. and wanted to confess some- as a musician, I became I guess fifty years has thing. The priest told him to  Johnny Christy Jr. My father made a difference in the way go ahead and he did, “Father, spelled his theatrical last Americans look at the non- a long time ago, the Nazis came through this village    and there was a young Have a professional represent beautiful Jewish girl in   you and your claim against the neighborhood. I hid her     in my wine cellar because I the Insurance Company heard what the Nazis did to   Jewish people. She wanted Richard Settipane to pay me, but I didn’t want PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER her money. She was so   grateful, she began to pay   FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD me with sexual favors.” With And All Other Losses Pertaining to this, Fr. Pietro said, “Tony     that was a common happen- Your Home or Business. ing during the war. It was so    One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 long ago, there is nothing to  Boston, Massachusetts 02114 confess. Tony interrupted      ! the priest and said, “You 24 Hour Service don’t understand, Father. I (617) 523-3456 feel guilty. Should I tell her FAX (617) 723-9212 the war is over?” GOD WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM BLESS AMERICA Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 26, 2009

The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani put into play. O’Malley tried to minimize the by Orazio Buttafuoco THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO REVEREND WRIGHT uproar resulting over providing reproductive services banned by Church teachings. Ah, the Reverend Wright, wrong as usual LO SAPEVATE CHE … The chain of Catholic hospitals within the again. Recently, when asked by a reporter if Durante la campagna elettorale democratica negli Stati Archdiocese has had ongoing financial prob- he had spoken with President Obama since Uniti si e’ appreso che la (seconda) moglie del candidate lems and the joint venture with Centene he became president answered, “them Jews” alla vice presidenza USA e’ un’italo Americana. Il padre di Corp., of St. Louis would provide health care won’t let me talk to him. Can you imagine Jill Biden era Donald Jacobs, un banchiere di Chestnut insurance to thousands of low-income Bay someone saying something so stupid as that Hill, Penna, ma la famiglia aveva anglicizzato il cognome, State residents under the Commonwealth to a newspaper reporter? In the same inter- nello sforzo comune a molti emigranti di quella Care program, a state subsidized health view he also criticized Obama for not send- generazione, di assimilarsi nella nuova patria. La future insurance program for the working poor. ing a U.S. delegation to the World Conference ‘second lady’, ha raccontato che il nome del nonno era CeltiCare is 51 percent owned by a subsid- Domenico Giacoppa ma lo cambiarono in Jacobs. Cosi’ lei on Racism in Geneva. Wright said the presi- iary of Centene and 49 percent owned by e’ cresciuta ‘mangiando’ italiano ogni domenica con la dent didn’t for fear of offending Jews and Caritas. ‘minestra maritata’, le braciole e la pasta fatta in casa. Israel. He blamed the Israelis saying, “ethnic The Cardinal appears trapped between Non e’ chiaro da quale parte d’Italia sia arrivata negli Stati cleansing is going on in Gaza.” church law and civil law in its haste trying Uniti la famiglia Giacoppa; dai registri di Ellis Island si Apparently, the president’s favorite to save the financial strapped Caritas apprende che solo 4 persone con questo cognomen , tra Sunday pastor is a spitfire when it comes to hospital system. There appears no way the questi tre bambini, attraversarono l’Atlantico tra fine ottobre irreverent comments. Obama must have Roman Catholic Church can sit on the same ed I primi di novembre provenienti da Scala, in Sicilia. slept through lots of sermons in the pew not advisory board as NARAL. I don’t see how Piu’ commne, sia in Italia che negli Stati Uniti, e’ la dizione to have known how badly Wright views the O’Malley can allow Caritas to participate in Giacoppo; tra gli emigranti transitati per il porto di New world. This story appeared in the Boston a state-subsidized health insurance pro- York ci sono anche alcuni ‘Domenico’ partiti da Messina e Herald, but I must have missed it in the gram. Under state law, can a hospital cre- da un comune italiano di nome Gesso. Quale che fosse Globe, eh? ate barriers for folks trying to obtain health l’origine degli antenati italiani di Jill Biden, la famiglia si care for procedures they don’t approve? insedio’ ad Hammonton, una cittadina del New Jersey, a KEEPING THE WORD This is the quagmire the Cardinal finds meta’ strada tra Atlantic City e Filadelfia, che in “CATHOLIC” IN percentuale e’ la seconda citta’ italo-americana d’America; himself faced with today. How could a Catho- quasi la meta’ dei 13,000 abitanti e’ di origine italiana. Jill CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE lic hospital remain Catholic breaking ha avuto un’infanzia tipica, ed inconsueta allo stesso tempo: Cardinal O’Malley reportedly is seeking church law? la famiglia si era piu’ volte trasferita al seguito del padre changes in the relationship between the This joint venture doesn’t seem work- che da cassiere di banca aveva fatto carriera nel settore Caritas Christi Health Care and a St. Louis- able. Pitting dogma against the real world finanziario, ed arrivo’ alla carica di vice-presidente di una based insurance plan. Apparently, O’Malley of Massachusetts health care is a no-win ‘cassa di risparmio’ a Chestnut Hill. Dovunque abitassero, is trying to modify the joint venture it situation for Cardinal O’Malley. Why did it ogni fine settimana i Jacobs si stivavano nella familiare entered into to provide insurance to low- take bloggers to get the Archdiocese of del padre per far ritorno poi ad Hammonton. “Io dormivo income state residents. It appears only after Boston to see just what was being ventured con papa’ a casa di una nonna, le mie quattro sorelle stavano criticism by several conservative Catholic here? Principles can’t be modified. Didn’t con la mamma in casa dell’altra nonna. E poi la domenica activists did the Archdiocese of Boston the Caritas Health Care folks see this I nonni si bisticciavano da chi dovevamo andare a cena”, realize what the joint venture actually coming? ha raccontato Jill alla rivista ‘Vogue’. Finiva che facevamo una doppia cena. Jill ha 57 anni, e’ professoressa d’inglese, • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) ed ha sposato Biden cinque anni dopo che il senatore del few extra bucks during the woman fell asleep at the space, five-story garage to Delaware era rimasto vedovo con due figli piccoli. La moglie economic downturn. How- wheel after stopping for a red handle the demand for park- era morta in un incidente d’auto. ever, after getting lots of light. Apparently, she had ing for the MBTA’s Salem DID YOU KNOW THAT … complaints, the water flows one too many to drink. Commuter Rail Station, one During the Democratic presidential campaign we learned freely again at Viola’s. The When the cops showed up, of the busiest commuter rail that the ‘second’ wife of the vice-presidential candidate, people have spoken. they placed a spike trap stations in the Common- Joseph Biden, is an Italo-American. Her father was Donald There’s a New under the rear wheels. wealth. The agency also Jacobs, a banker at Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, but the Jack Back on the Air When they banged on the plans a partnership with a family had anglicized the surname, in the common effort Jay Severin was off the air window to wake her up, she private developer, who will by many immigrants of that generation, to get assimilated over at 96.9 for a while as put the medal to the pedal build the condos that would in their adopted country. The future ‘second lady’, has told the station was deciding how and blew out two tires. Then wrap around the exterior of that her grandfather’s name was Domenico Giacoppa, but to react to some of the most she was placed in the back the garage, as well as a num- they changed it into Jacobs. So she grew up ‘eating’ Italian recent bombastic sound seat of a cruiser for a trip to ber of retail stores on the every Sunday, particularly the ‘Italian wedding minestrone’, bites at Mexicans. He even- a jail cell. Meanwhile, in first floor. Construction is Braciole and home-made pasta. It’s not clear which area of tually returned to the air, Philadelphia, three crooks scheduled to begin later this Italy the Giacoppa family came from to the United States but is now quite boring to say held up a burger joint at year and be completed by late while perusing the records at Ellis Island; only four people the least. He’s lost his edgi- which one of the trio had 2011 with this surname, three of whom were children, crossed ness which made him great applied for a job earlier the Massachusetts is Blue the Atlantic Ocean at the end of 1800’s and the beginning listening. His show sounds same day. After they fled the Don’t know about Massa- of the 1900’s, coming from Scala, Sicily. More common, like milktoast compared to scene, the counter help chusetts, but I do know both in Italy and in the USA, is the surname’s spelling into the old days. Wait until the called the police with the Bay State taxpayers are ‘Giacoppo; among the immigrants that were recorded in new ratings come in. The name, address and phone blue. The Commonwealth New York there are a few named ‘Domenico’ that sailed Jay Severin Show will be in number of one of the culprits just spent $20,000 on a full- from Messina and from an Italian town called Gesso. trouble when those num- they met earlier that day. page advertisement in the Wherever Jill Biden’s Italian forefathers originated from, bers come in to the station’s Sometimes crooks can NEW YORKER telling tour- it is clear that the family settled down at Hammonton, a owners. One extreme to the make it all look so easy. ists that “Massachusetts is town in New Jersey, halfway between Atlantic City other, I guess. Smart Growth for blue.” The Weekly Dig news- and Philadelphia, which is almost 50% Italian American Seriously, Salem RR Station paper says, “Blue as in “sad” among its 13,000 inhabitants. Jill spent a typical infancy, Sirius Radio is Great The MBTA recently agreed because our tax dollars and at the same time unusual. The family often moved I keep harping on Austin, to purchase land in Salem, are being wasted while to follow the father, who progressed from bank teller to Texas because the place is Massachusetts for $3.5 mil- the state is in economic tur- a higher position in finance, all the way to the vice- so great as a get-away from lion, where it plans to build moil. Not because we’re presidency at a ‘savings bank’ at Chestnut Hill. Wherever Boston. While driving my a $20 million parking garage near the ocean, duh?” Actu- they lived, every weekend the Jacobs packed up the father’s little Chevy Cobalt, I had sat- that will include condomini- ally, though, Bay State tax- station wagon to go back to Hammonton. “Dad and I slept ellite radio and always had ums and retail space. The payers are turning red as in at our grandmother’s house, while our mother and my four on XM6 – Sixties on 6. Non- MBTA plans to build a 500- angry. sisters stayed at the other grandmother’s house. Every stop great ’60s music with- Sunday our grandparents argued over where we had to go out commercials. Endless for dinner. We ended up eating twice!”, Jill, Biden’s wife, great music from my era. told ‘Vogue’ magazine. Jill is 57 years old, is an English Back in 1971, I went to Boston Harborside Home teacher, and married Biden 5 years after the Delaware Dallas as a college student Senator had become a widower, with two small children. and drove one of those Joseph A. Langone The wife had died in a car accident. tiny Chevy Vega’s. This time around my new little THANKSGIVING NOVENA THANKSGIVING NOVENA Chevy was so much better. 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 THANKSGIVINGTO ST. NOVENA JUDE TO ST. JUDE THANKSGIVINGTO ST. NOVENA JUDE TO ST. 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• Positive I.D. Required (Continued from Page 2) • Landmarks Orchestra (Continued from Page 1) than the May 2009 Gallup example, that millions of September 9. This year, for at the Peabody Essex Mu- ing works commissioned poll indicating that 51 per- Americans who voted for the first time, three films seum in Salem on June 14 specifically for children cent of Americans consider George W. Bush twice did not will be shown as part of the at 3:00 PM, at the Adams based on significant events themselves “pro-life” on the fully agree with his “conser- Festival. The films, which National Historical Park or individuals in Boston’s issue of abortion, while 42 vative” platform, but felt the will be shown at 7:00 PM on in Quincy on July 23 at history. The Orchestra has percent considered them- country needed a change Thursday September 3, 10, 7:00 PM, at Jamaica Pond in commissioned works for selves “pro-choice.” Were from the scandal-scarred and 17 respectively, include Jamaica Plain on July 26 at children for the past seven the respondents “pro-life” in Clinton era (in 2000) and The Sound of Music with Julie 6:00 PM, and at Dorchester years. Aiding the Orchestra terms of wanting Roe v. Wade believed that it was unwise Andrews, Swan Lake with Park in Dorchester on in presenting the Olmsted overturned and having the to toss the Commander-in- Rudolf Nureyev, and La August 9 at 6:00 PM. concerts are the following abortion question sent back Chief from office in the Traviata with Thomas The Orchestra will perform organizations: Arnold Arbo- to the states, or are they middle of a war (in 2004). If Hampson. this year’s commission cel- retum of Harvard University, “pro-life” in terms of support- those voters went on to sup- Boston Landmarks Or- ebrating the life of Frederick The Esplanade Association, ing a Constitutional ban on port Barack Obama in 2008, chestra will collaborate on Law Olmsted and his work Emerald Necklace Conser- abortion for birth-control they certainly couldn’t be some of the concerts with a as a landscape architect at vancy, Friends of Fairsted, purposes? Gallup never considered “conservative.” number of local arts organi- four Concerts for Children in National Park Service/ made this clear. Next time, let’s have a zations, including the Youth August. The work’s world Frederick Law Olmsted Na- The newer poll, however better poll, one that actually Orchestra of the Americas, premiere will be at a concert tional Historic Site. flawed, does demonstrate tries to define the terms which is in residence at the in Codman Square in The Landmarks Festival at that no one ideology, how- used, one that sheds some New England Conservatory Dorchester on August 6 at the Shell is presented in part- ever defined, dominates the light on where America re- this summer, with Conduc- 9:00 AM. On the same day, nership with the Massachu- country. Unfortunately for ally stands. An accurate sur- tor Benjamin Zander on a second Codman Square setts Department of Conser- self-described conserva- vey would indicate just how July 29, the Boston Lyric concert will follow the pre- vation and Recreation and tives, America is not actu- out of the mainstream some Opera, with General Man- miere at 10:30 AM. Two Boston’s Classical Radio Sta- ally a “center-right” nation, folks in Washington really ager and Artistic Director more concerts will take place tion 99.5 WCRB. Presenting though it may not truly be a are. Until then, let’s remem- Esther Nelson on August 12, at the Boys and Girls Clubs the Neighborhood Concerts in “center-left” nation either. ber that the only poll that the Longwood Symphony of Boston’s Yawkey Club in Dorchester and Jamaica Gallup’s survey certainly counts is the one that takes Orchestra, with Conductor Roxbury on August 7 at 9:00 Plain is the City of Boston makes for good talk-radio place next Election Day. Jonathan McPhee on August and 10:30 AM. The Orches- Department of Parks and chatter, but that’s about it. Will conservatives come out 19, and New World Chorale, tra will also feature the work Recreation. Media sponsors It may be that most Ameri- ahead then? with Director Holly Krafka on at its Green Masterpieces con- include: The Boston Globe, cans actually have a mix of September 9. cert at DCR’s Hatch Shell on New England Cable News different ideological views, Mr. Tucker is a Massachusetts- The Orchestra will also September 2. Through its Network, and WGBH. and their ballot-box behavior based freelance writer. He perform several Neighbor- Concerts for Children pro- The rain location for all simply represents which operates a blog called Notes hood Concerts, which bring gram, the Orchestra exposes DCR’s Hatch Shell concerts views they consider para- from D.R. (dtucker.blog. free, classical music to di- young people to live classi- is the Church of the Cov- mount. It can be argued, for friendster.com) verse Boston neighborhoods. cal music and teaches them enant, 67 Newbury Street, The Orchestra will perform history lessons by perform- Boston. • New England Turf Writers (Continued from Page 1) cades. Allard gained national Groovey, Demetroula and • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) attention in 1985, condition- Unreal Madness, among oth- ing Eclipse Award-winning ers. In addition, Campbell ing families save money tion. The Green Youth Corps, proved recycling and alter- filly Mom’s Command for New also bred multiple Grade I in these tough economic for example, will employ native energy investments. England Racing Hall of Famer winner Marlin and bred, times, but our green invest- high-risk youth year-round As Mayor, I believe that Peter Fuller. Since moving owned and campaigned mil- ments also grow Boston’s to explore green careers, government can lead by out of the region, Allard has lionaire Blazing Sword and economy and strengthen and the funding will also example to promote an en- continued to support New Grade II winner Ivanavinalot. our workforce by creating help train green techni- vironmentally conscious England racing, shipping his Campbell remains a sup- jobs in an emerging market. cians and energy auditors to society. But, I also believe horses in on a regular basis. porter of New England racing. With help from our partners, build the workforce for up- that government can be a In 2008, he won the Mom’s The late Wilson was known we launched a green collar and-coming companies like powerful force to engage Command Stakes at Suffolk as “The King” for good rea- job training initiative last Next Step Living. people. Whether it’s recy- Downs with Anofficerandal- son. For four decades as November to prepare resi- We’re working to achieve cling more, planting a new ady. Over the course of his handicapper and reporter for dents for work in this sec- our ambitious green agenda tree, or riding your bike career, Allard has amassed the Boston Record American, tor. $300,000 in grant fund- by improving sustainability instead of using a car, every- approximately 2,600 wins, he was the man the vast ing will allow us to expand from many angles — from one can play a role in help- including 175 stakes, nearly majority of horse players re- our investment in workforce green development and ing us turn Beantown into half of which were at New lied on to pick a winner for training to a wider popula- workforce training to im- Greentown. England tracks. them and keep them updated Campbell, a prominent lo- on all the racing news. cal real estate developer, People would wait at the bought an interest in his first newsstands to see who The horse, Shananie, who he co- King would pick in the next owned with Fuller. Shananie day’s races. went on to become a stakes The names of this year’s winner on both coasts, but inductees will be added to a enjoyed a lot of his early plaque that is on permanent success at Suffolk Downs. display in the New England Campbell also campaigned Thoroughbred racing exhibit local stakes winners Von at the Sports Museum lo- cated in the TD Banknorth LEGAL NOTICE Garden. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Tickets for the awards din- The Trial Court ner are available by calling Probate and Family Court Department MIDDLESEX Division 617-568-3220. 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Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- tioned matter alleging that said ward is bate Court Rule 411 for more information. physically incapacitated and requesting that You are required to serve upon Juliet Bertha Daniels of Burlington, MA or some Namaganda - Plaintiff - whose address is: other suitable person be appointed guard- 24 Garden Circle, #8, Waltham, MA 02452 ian of the person: to serve Without Surety. your answer on or before July 27, 2009. If IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, you fail to do so, the Court will proceed to the YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE hearing and the adjudication of this action. A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT You are also required to file a copy of your AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN answer in the Office of this Court at O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) CAMBRIDGE. ON AUGUST 18, 2009. Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First WITNESS, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, this Esquire, First Justice of this Court. 15 day of June, 2009. Date: June 9, 2009. Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Run date: 6/26/09 Run date: 6/26/09 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 26, 2009

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

There’s an interesting list 28-20 and were eliminated distributed by the NBA at the from the playoffs via a loss in Finals each year, one denot- a one-game divisional tie- ing the “All-Time NBA Finals breaker but the Caps came Appearances by Franchise.” roaring back the next season And it is there that one finds (1948-1949) by winning their some interesting tidbits of first 15 games. The team fin- information. ished the regular season with The Lakers lead in appear- a 38-22 mark, not quite as ances in the Finals with 30 good as Red’s first year but while the Celtics are next more than enough to secure with 20. It should be noted, of a berth in the playoffs. course, that some of those Those playoffs hinted at Laker appearances in the rivalries to come. The Caps Finals did not occur during opened the playoffs by Chris Traietti won by way of a 3 round TKO the current era with the fran- de-feating the Philadelphia over Shawn Kirk. Alexandra Magdziak Lopes won by way of chise based on the west coast. Warriors 2-0 in a best-of- (Photo by Emily Harney) a KO over Bessie Rowell. Rather a number belong to three series and then took “In This Corner!” we had a “Brawl at the (Photo by Emily Harney) the franchise’s earlier days in out the New York Knicker- Hall!” At the Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Griffith (September 16, 1972) and that their Minnesota when it was based bockers 2-1 in another best- is where Iraqi War Veteran Chris Traitti second fight (October 11, 1972), should have in Minneapolis — the years of-three matchup. (Quincy), and U.S. Navy Veteran and been ruled, at least a draw.” In the lobby, I from 1947-1960. During From there it was on to the Plymouth Firefighter, Benny “The Hornet” met father and son George Cahoon, and those 13 seasons the team best-of-seven finals where Lescarbeau (Plymouth), both emerged Jared Cahoon. Jared Cahoon, presently is appeared in the playoffs on 11 Red’s team would meet the victorious. Chris Traietti at 8-1, 5 KO’s, won being trained, in boxing by Trainer Tommy occasions and won five titles. Lakers. There the Caps ran by way of a 3 round TKO over Shawn Kirk Lee, of South Boston. You’re in great hands. And what is also interest- into basketball’s first premier 4-4, 2 KO’s of Kentucky, in a good match. Great news!! Jimmy Farrell is in the ing is what the name repre- big man — one George Then in an exciting and entertaining process of re-opening his great boxing gym, sented. The Lakers’ name is Mikan, a 6-10 center out of “Fight,” The Hornet” Benny Lescarbeau in Quincy. I will keep you posted. Jimmy not derived from Minnesota’s DePaul University. 4-0, 3 KO’s emerged victorious, by way of a Farrell knows his boxing. He was trained motto “the Land of 10,000 Mikan had dominated the four round unanimous decision. He won for a portion of his career, by the great Lakes” but rather pays trib- team scoring in the regular over opponent Norman Johnson of North trainer of Champions Gus D’Amato. Jimmy ute to the large cargo ships season, hitting for 1,698 Carolina, who came here to win. This ex- Farrell was also rated, in Ring Magazine that at one time plied the points over the course of 60 citing fight of the night was entertaining during the seventies. Stay tuned! waters of the Great Lakes. games — more than twice from start to finish. In the program biogra- And so, when the franchise that of the squad’s second phy it says of Norman Johnson, “Upset moved to L.A. for the 1960-61 leading scorer (Jim Pollard minded!” I saw him as coming here to season it kept the name — who had 784). Win. The unfortunate thing for Johnson was even though lakes are not The Lakers came in not that Benny Lescarbeau came here to win the first thing one thinks of having lost a playoff game, too. “Pow, Bang, Pop, Bing, Punch, Ouch!” when Southern California defeating both the Chicago I actually saw Johnson, biting down on his comes to mind. By the way, Stags and Rochester Royals by mouthpiece snarling and glaring. He came another team that did the 2-0 counts. in punching at the Hornet Benny same thing was the New Minneapolis quickly raced Lescarbeau. The Hornet, stung Johnson a Orleans Jazz. When that to a 3-0 lead in the series as few times, in the fight. The Result? “Down franchise moved to Utah in Mikan dominated. But as we goes Johnson.” To his courageous credit, 1979 it kept the nomencla- all know in Boston, injuries he got back up on his own two feet, both ture resulting in an unlikely to key players can alter the times. Referee Leo Gerstel did a fine job in name — the Utah Jazz. landscape quite a bit. this fight of the night. “Ding!” In other The Minneapolis Lakers’ The big man would sustain matches; Alexandra Magdziak Lopes George Cahoon and son Jared. appearance in the 1949 Fi- a broken wrist during game (Marshfield)1-1, 1 KO won by way of a KO nals would have their coach- 4 as the Caps fought back and in 2 over Bessie Rowell 0-3. Paul Gonsalves ing staff matching wits with won. Mikan would play with a (Harwich) 1-0, 1 KO won by a TKO in 4 over a person who would become cast on his wrist throughout Huston Crayton 0-5 of Brockton. Jessie prominent in the history of game 5, a contest in which Barboza 1-0, 1 KO of Barnstable, won by New England sports. he would score 22 points but way of a KO in 2, over Orion Sistrunk 5-25, For you see, the team that Washington still came away 1 KO. In amateur matches; Rashane Doyle the Lakers defeated for the victorious on its home court. South Boston defeated Neil Sullivan in 1949 Championship was the Now the Caps were back three. Keenan Moses (Providence, RI) won Washington Capitols, a team in the series as it returned a three rounder over Adam Medeiros (New that was coached by one Red to Minneapolis. But Mikan Bedford), Stephanie Steeve won when the Auerbach. Though it’s lost in and the Lakers were ready referee stopped the fight in one, over Kate history to many, the NBA is and came away with a Nickles, Anthony Marcele won in one when really the product of a merger. 77-56 victory that dashed the referee stopped the fight over Chris In the 1940’s there were two Washington’s hopes for a sev- Wrigley, and Davon Shelton won a three rival leagues — the Basket- enth and deciding game and round decision over Michael Briggs. Thank ball Association of America gave Minneapolis the title. you Emily Harney, for the great photogra- and the National Basketball Several months later the phy work you took for this article. League. The two circuits merger occurred and the new Pugs Luncheon, Florian Hall Dorchester. merged during the summer NBA became a reality. Red felt It’s Role Call, with Coordinator of Events of 1949 to form the NBA. that to compete in the new, Tom Martini, Tinker Picot, Ring 4 Presi- And thus, even though stronger, post-merger league dent Mickey Finn & Mary Nelson, Rich the Washington Capitols ap- he would have to rebuild the Torsney, Pug of the Month George Kreger peared in the BAA Champi- squad. Ownership disagreed onship Finals in the spring of and Red resigned, moving on Jr., Billy Skinner, Jimmy Connors, Joe Pugs Luncheon coordinator Tommy 1949 — just a few months to the Tri-Cities Blackhawks Marques, Austin Killeen, Dan Cuoco, Bob Martini, and Pug of the Month George before the official merger — for one season. Benoit, John O’Brien, Bobby Bower, Rick Kreger Jr. Your dad is prayed for by all. Rudolph, Paul Barry, Leo Gerstel, Ted the modern National Basket- From there it was on to Sares, Bobby Franklin, Jerry Mitchell, Ed ball Association lists it as an Boston and the history books. Quigley, Snuf Pratt, Walter Groves, Eddie NBA Championship Finals But in a sense Red never Fitzgerald, and me too. We’re here for great Series. left Washington, the city in food, great conversation, and a great time. Red was hired as the coach which he had gone to college You should have heard IBRO International of the Capitols in 1947 and (George Washington Univer- Boxing Research Organization Publisher, promptly showed the acumen sity) and where he had first Historian Dan Couco, Writer/Historian that would make him famous coached in the pros. He al- Austin Killeen of IBRO, and Ted Sares au- in Boston. Red made the fast ways maintained a residence thor of “Reelin in the Years,” in discussion. break a feature of his offense there and would return in the Paul Doyle author himself of “Hotshots and and the team rolled to an off-season. Heavy Hits!” They know their boxing, and outstanding 49-11 regular And what happened to the are all intelligent. All great reads. They’re season record — including a Washington Capitols? The publicized products are real. Jack Monroe 17-game winning streak — a team would play one more full should have been here. He’s presently in mark that would stand until season after Red left and then Connecticut, being visited by Iron Mike 1969. However, they lost in fold midway through the next Pusateri. During a portion of Pug’s conver- the first round of the playoffs on January 9, 1951. But their sation, Former World rated light-heavy- Jimmy Burchfield, Benny “The Hornet” to the Chicago Stags. first coach would go on to weight contender Bob Benoit, said? “Joe Lescarbeau and Plymouth Fire Cheif Ed Washington sagged a bit legacy, lore and legend in the DeNucci, won the fight he had with Emil Bradley. (Photo by Emily Harney) the next year — going only NBA.