VOL. 112 - NO. 32 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AUGUST 15, 2008 $.30 A COPY Rich Liberals are Welcome to Landmarks Festival at the Hatch Shell Pay the Higher Taxes of their Dreams Featuring Symphonic Dancing by Paul Ibrahim Somewhere in between they can feel better about the stories about Americans themselves. staying home due to high Well, why don’t you pay gas prices, shortening their more, Chris? Who said the grocery lists to avoid paying government would reject you too much at the register, if you insist on paying the fighting serious illnesses or rate in the tax bracket you dealing with crumbling belonged to prior to the Bush families, there is a real trag- tax cuts? Why are you wait- edy being wholly overlooked ing for the president himself by society: Since the Bush to ask you to pay higher tax cuts, rich liberals have taxes when you can do so on been grieving and despair- your own? ing over the fact that Uncle There is no answer from Sam isn’t taking more of the rich liberals. There their money. never is. One example of this is Celebrities and rich liber- Chris Kirkpatrick, former ‘N als in general, love doing Sync star and contestant on this. Their lives depend on the CMT reality show Gone taking advantage of the Country. Asked about his physical and economic secu- finances, Kirkpatrick as- rity given to them by conser- sured us of his financial vative policies, only to turn comfort, saying: around and bash those same “I still have lots of money, policies to the maximum I am good. Actually, the extent possible. president made it easier for And they do not even make On Wednesday August 27 ian Dance), Waltzes and both of the fine music that rock stars because anybody up for the lower taxes by at 7:00 PM, check out Polkas (TBD), Bolero, The we offer and the special who was above that tax limit outspending conservatives the Boston Landmarks Red Poppy: Russian Sailor’s places where we perform. got a break, which isn’t re- on charitable contributions. Orchestra at the Hatch Dance. The rain location is Founded in 2001 by Con- ally fair, but that’s just the According to Arthur Brooks, Shell at the Esplanade, the Church of the Covenant ductor Charles Ansbacher, way it goes.” author of Who Really Cares: Boston. Conducted by Boston Corner of Newbury and Ber- the Boston Landmarks That evil, evil George W. The Surprising Truth About Landmarks Orchestra, Con- keley Streets, Boston. Orchestra is one of only a Bush. How dare he cut our Compassionate Conservatism, ductor Charles Ansbacher, few professional orchestras taxes? We want to pay more! conservative households the evening’s performance About the Boston in the country whose mis- Poor Kirkpatrick and his give 30 percent more to will include: La Boutique Landmarks Orchestra: sion is to perform all free Hollywood and Manhattan charities than liberal Fantasque (after Rossini), The Boston Landmarks Or- concerts. Over 160,000 friends. They just want — households, even though the Overture, Tarantella, Galop, chestra presents exceptional people have attended more nay, demand — that they be income of the latter group Can-Can, The Bartered orchestral music perfor- than 125 concerts dur- able to pay more of their own Bride: Three Dances, Polka mances in significant archi- ing the past seven years. money to the government so (Continued on Page 14) Furiant, Skoèná, “Dance of tectural, historical, and geo- The Landmarks Orchestra the Comedians”, Valse graphical settings through- utilizes some of the fin- Triste, “Fandango asturiano” out the Boston area, always est musicians in the area from Capriccio espagnol, free to the public. We aim to to help create a vibrant News Briefs Op. 34, Five Greek Dances, help our diverse audiences cultural scene all summer Mambo!!! Batuque (Brazil- grow in their appreciation long. by Sal Giarratani

Kerry Campaigns in Quincy Center Front page news in the Patriot Ledger recently Mayor’s Column was a surprise campaign swing through down- by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston town Quincy for US Sen. John F. Kerry. He’s preparing for his first primary challenge in two This past week, the federal govern- ported positive outcomes, almost twice decades. ment welcomed homeowners from the average who have positive outcomes He popped in and out of stores. Had a cup of ice across the state that are behind in their without face to face meetings. Another cream shook hands and posed for photos. In Sep- mortgage payments to Gillette Stadium quarter or so are still working with the tember on the 16th, he’ll take on Ed O’Reilly in to meet face to face with their loan servicers to arrange a restructuring the primary. servicers. These are the folks who have plan. The remainder could not reach a His opponent in a phone interview with the the ability to work with us when we deal with the loan servicer. Ledger, the Gloucester lawyer said, “Here I am, a experience difficulty paying off our Servicers should do better. Meetings working-class person, and all of a sudden John loans. This event, which took place on such as these provide them with the Kerry is showing up at Dunkin Donuts. It’s just a Tuesday, August 12th, could represent opportunity to show they are serious farce.” a breakthrough for the hundreds of about wanting to do the right thing. It’s customers caught up in the voice mes- well beyond the time for them to gear- Wallace’s Comments Fits sage nightmare of the servicing indus- up for their newest line of business — try. I’m hopeful that the Fed’s meeting dealing with the fallout of unsustainable Campaign ’08 between homeowners and lenders will mortgages. It’s time for servicers to cre- As I read both Alan Lupo and Michael Graham yield positive results. We know this ate systems and hire appropriate staff (Obama stuck in neutral for a reason Boston model works — the City of Boston’s so that they can communicate more Herald, August 5), I thought both commentators Department of Neighborhood Develop- effectively with their borrowers and coming from two different directions ended up ment arranged a similar event this past resolve mortgage problems when they agreeing that something was going wrong with March at Madison Park High School are able. It is also time for them to work the Obama campaign. Whether, you are liberal where Boston homeowners met one on with municipalities that must deal with or conservative, you must agree that Obama is one with their mortgage lender to discuss the result. not your ordinary politician but he is starting to their options. I also urge residents to take full look like just another presidential candidate Four months later, here’s what we advantage of these mortgage workout (Continued on Page 14) know: Of the 59 people who actually met with servicers, more than a quarter re- (Continued on Page 15) Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008 Celebrate the Sales Tax Holiday In these economically challenging times, extra money and cost savings can help relieve financial strain on any person or family. The August 16 and 17 Sales Tax Holiday presents a great opportunity to save on big ticket items like furniture or electronics, the necessities like school supplies and home improvement materials, and even little splurges for your- self. Below are some Sales Tax Holiday guidelines: • Purchases below $2,500 for a single item are exempt HELIOPOLIS from sales tax; • This excludes all motor vehicles, motorboats, meals, Last week we discussed lent drinking water. I am existence is the one in the telecommunications services, gas, steam, electricity, Helios, the Sun god and his told that the fountain still piazza of Saint John Lateran tobacco products and any single item whose price is in Roman counterpart named remains and that it inspired in Rome. It came from the excess of $2,500; Sol. This week, attention is the name “Fountain of the Temple of the Sun, in • When a customer is purchasing multiple items on the directed to an ancient Egyp- Sun.” Heliopolis, where it was sales tax holiday, separate invoices do not need to be pre- tian city near Cairo, named Obelisk is the name given originally erected about 1500 pared. As long as each individual item is $2,500 or less, Heliopolis in honor of that to the monumental pillars B.C. by Thothmes III, one of there is no upper limit on the tax-free amount each cus- Sun god. It was also well of Egypt. These are huge the greatest of the Egyptian tomer may purchase. known as the “City of the monoliths (monos meaning Pharaohs. The obelisk is of • If a customer purchases an item of eligible property dur- Sun.” Herodotus, the famous single, plus lithos meaning Egyptian granite, 105 feet ing the sales tax holiday, but later exchanges the item for ancient Greek historian, stone). They are square in high, nine feet square at an identical or similar eligible item, for the same price claimed that its inhabitants shape but taper to the sum- the bottom, six feet square (“an even exchange”), no tax is due even if the exchange is were the wisest and most mit and look like a minia- at the top, and weighs 450 made after the sales tax holiday; and ingenious of all Egyptians. ture Bunker Hill Monument tons. Another monument, • Rentals of tangible personal property except motor Berosus, another Greek his- or Washington Monument. the huge obelisk in front of vehicles and motorboats are eligible for the sales tax holi- torian claimed that this was They usually stood in pairs St. Peter’s in Rome should day, even if the rental period covers days before or after the the city of Moses, while oth- to dignify entrances to serve as a constant re- holiday, providing payment in full is made during the sales ers tell us that it was a place temples. minder of two of the most tax holiday weekend. of resort for all Greeks who The usual height was ten brutal men that this world visited Egypt for instruction times the thickness at the has ever known. It was and knowledge. Plato lived base. Hieroglyphic inscrip- brought to Rome, also from here for about three years. tions on the sides of these Heliopolis, and was trans- Rose Kennedy Greenway It is also listed as the resi- pillars tell the story of the ported via a special boat that dence of the Egyptian priest persons or events for which was constructed by the Public Meeting Notice named Manetho, who wrote they were erected. Heliopolis Roman emperor Caligula. The Boston Redevelopment Authority and Massachusetts the first history of Egypt in was noted for its obelisks, The obelisk was erected on Turnpike Authority invite you to attend a public meeting of the Greek language. many of which were re- the “spine” (median strip) of the North End Central Artery Advisory Committee, to begin Strabo, a Roman geogra- moved to other countries in Nero’s Circus, and at the the community process for the creation of use and design pher and historian spoke of later years. Two very famous base of this monument is guidelines for Parcel 9 on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. this city being built on a long obelisks are the one popu- where St. Peter and count- The NECAAC is the neighborhood advisory body for artificial mound of earth in larly known as “Cleopatra’s less numbers of Christians planning, design and programming for the Central Artery order to keep it above the Needles.” One of these was were martyred. It was moved development Parcels. Parcel 9 is bounded by Hanover St., seasonal flooding of the Nile taken to London in 1878 and from its original site to its Blackstone St. and North St. and the Surface Artery. which occurred every year erected on the Thames em- present location by Pope Tuesday, August 19, 2008 — 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM for thousands of years. The bankment. The other was Sixtus in 1586. I am told that Mariners House, 11 North Square, Boston oracle of Apollo and a famous taken to New York City in the bronze cross now at the For more information please contact: John Romano, temple of the sun were lo- 1881 and set in Central top contains a relic of the Municipal Affairs Liaison, Massachusetts Turnpike cated here, as well as a foun- Park. true cross. Authority 617-951-6531 or Lauren Shurtieff, Boston tain which gave forth excel- The largest obelisk in NEXT ISSUE: Mithras Redevelopment Authority, 617-722-4300. McCain and Obama Debate Ready on Day One Tire Pressure While the Economy Burns by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari by Sal Giarratani Our lives are impacted on him by, he is a relative severe draught that is af- Campaign 2008 is getting pretty lame as Barack Obama a daily basis by occurrences unknown with questionable fecting many parts of the and John McCain debate the value of good tire pressure that are often beyond our relationships in his past, yet world including portions of pretending to be able to run the country. control. Too often we accept he is being touted by the the United States. We can- Perhaps both ought to deflate the air in their heads. as inevitable these occur- Democrats as a viable can- not afford to have a President Gillette just announced cutbacks in the Bay State. Over rences without subjecting didate for President. What learning on the job, we are the next 5 years 215 jobs will be eliminated over in South them to critical analysis. We must be remembered is that too important a country and Boston and over the next 2 years 350 contract jobs will get find ourselves moving in leaders are not created by the issues too momentous to the axe at the Devens packaging facility. directions that we might spin; they possess natural allow the Presidency to be The jobs will move to Mexico, Poland and elsewhere. not have taken had we con- attributes honed through placed in the hands of a nov- Tire inflation is much more important than the side sidered what is moving us, experience that allows them ice, the fact that this is a effects of the global economy, Right??? responding not with an in- to win our confidence in possibility boggles the mind. dependent mind, but with a their judgment and place our Political zealots will invest conditioned point of view. We trust in their ability to lead. their hopes, passion and Headstart Enrollment Now Open see this often with celebri- We are living in a perilous time in a particular candi- Head Start enrollment is now open in your neighbor- ties where masses of people world with ongoing wars in date, placing trust in them hood, free for income eligible families with infants, will pour out public adulation Iraq and Afghanistan and that was once reserved for toddlers and preschoolers. Call 617-348-6272 for more swept up in a tide they little wars that seem to erupt out religious leaders. As society information, or log onto www.bostonheadstart.org. understand. of nowhere as we have just grows increasingly secular Barack Obama has been witnessed in the clash be- the courts fulfill the role that accorded the status of a tween Russia and Georgia. traditionally was accorded Rock Star with little more to The world at large and we religion and political leaders recommend him than his in particular are faced with can assume an aura of AVVISO rhetoric and the biased re- an energy crisis that gives Messianic destiny. Required porting of the liberal news disproportionate power to oil of the electorate is sound Il Consolato Generale d’Italia a Boston ha media. Too often we invest producers placing us at a judgment, knowledge of the indetto una selezione per l’assunzione di a political leader with at- dangerous disadvantage. We issues that face us and an tributes they don’t deserve. are possibly witnessing the independence of mind that un impiegato a contratto locale a tempo John Edwards is the most early signs of global warm- will not be swayed by the indeterminato da adibire ai servizi di recent example of a re- ing in the polar ice melts, rhetoric that will inevitably former with “feet of clay”. storms that seem far more grow more intense as we autista/commesso/centralinista. Obama has little experience powerful and frequent than approach the November and a scant record to judge those of past memory and election. Le domande devono pervenire al Consolato Generale entro le ore 24 del Benjamin Your Ad giorno 24 agosto 2008. Professional Installation Could Go L’avviso di assunzione e’ consultabile sul sito web del Consolato Generale

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POST-GAZETTE In Loving Memory of PAMELA DONNARUMA, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 MIKE CAGGIANO e-mail: [email protected] by Marie Matarese Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com East Boston lost the Mike was a loyal East Subscriptions in the United States $25.00 yearly best of the best! A man Boston Times employee Hawaii, Alaska and foreign countries $35.00 of true substance and for several years mak- Published weekly by integrity, who always ing sure the papers Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, greeted people with a were delivered on time Boston, MA 02113 unique smile. every Wednesday morn- USPS 1538 - Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Family and friends ing, regardless of the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the POST-GAZETTE mourn the passing of weather. P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Mike Caggiano, who died For those of us who James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma August 4, 2008 after a were privileged to be his 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 short illness, leaving his friend knew you could beloved wife Viola, lov- always depend on him. Vol. 112 - No. 32 Friday, August 15, 2008 ing daughters Sandra, His word was his bond. Corrine, and Cammie, son Michael, and I could go on forever describing Mike as GUEST EDITORIAL adored grandchildren. the special individual he truly was, but Mike will best be remembered by his everyone that knew him, knows that! BOSTON ABOUT TO HAVE A SECOND kind, loving, warm personality. His Mike touched the hearts of all of us, ability to listen and help others did not and will always be remembered by those TEA PARTY go unnoticed. who deeply cared for him. by Edward P. Shallow GOODBYE MIKE As I sat down to compose my next article on the energy issue I was taken by today’s (8/5) Wall Street Journal editorial, “Boston Tax Party”, I felt the editorial to be of great interest to Massachusetts taxpayers, JOHN NAPPY SR. and should be made available to as many Massachu- setts citizens as possible, I highlight the salient — An Honorable Man — points. Massachusetts is about the last place one by Fr. Bede Ferrara, O.F.M. would expect a tax revolt, but that’s what’s brewing in We honor John Nappi His Family Tree hobby was great and a Beantown. The state board of elections recently cer- of Winthrop, who died marvelous source. Do not let the sorrow of tified that citizen activists have gathered the 125,000 on July 29, 2008. John his death, steal the wonderful history of the signatures required to qualify an initiative for the was born in East Boston, life of John Nappi. He treasured the family, November ballot to eliminate the state income tax. and loved Italian Cul- especially the grandchildren. He served in The Small Government Act would repeal the 5.3% ture. We honor him as the Navy in World War II. He had a great income tax, as well as the state capital gains tax, a husband, as a father, sense of American and Italian history and which reaches as high as 12%. The ballot initiative and grandfather. We culture. His children were the most would replace the $12.5 billion in taxes with … honor him as a friend important part of his life, his classmates nothing. Carla Howell of the Committee for Small and classmate. He was were filled with stories. Once he and I by Government said the initiative was to force the state easygoing and carried a accident mixed the wrong chemicals and had legislature to start cutting the bloated state budget. It smile from his childhood to his senior years an explosion in the backyard shed. This would force them to make the difficult choices they in life. Our hearts were never troubled accident changed our minds about careers. now refuse to make. In 2002 a similar initiative was when John was around. He knew where he He later married Marion and I became a on the ballot and that one garnered 45% of the vote. was going with his lovely wife, Marion priest. We remained close friends. The Massachusetts Teachers Association (who else) (DeSantis), loving father of Marie Nappi, and Our friendship started in our youth that are planning to spend millions of (forced union dues) Linda, M. Nappi and her husband, Kenneth carried many fond and happy memories to warn of Armageddon. Backers are convinced the Stadtman, all of Winthrop and John Nappi especially at our days at Friar Tuck, at his big drain is a pension program that doles out billions Jr., and his wife Janet of Burlington. Dear home. He loved his country and served each year to double-dipping pensioners and state brother of Julia DeCarlo and Armando Nappi his people with love and kindness. He workers retiring at taxpayer expense in their late Jr., both of Winthrop. Cherished grandfather cherished his wife of 62 years. We all shall 40s and 50s. Boston Herald columnist, Howie Carr has of John Edward Nappi and Christopher miss him and may God give the comfort we Thomas Nappi. need especially to his family. May God give made this double dipping his signature issue. The hour has come to say “Goodbye” to an him eternal peace and may we all be better Ms. Howell says the Committee is taking the political honorable man, friend and classmate of East people and grateful for an honorable man — offense. She says the tax repeal would give every Boston High School, Class of 1942. His Santa John Nappi my friend and Classmate. Massachusetts worker a 5% after tax pay raise, or Claus approach to life was seen when he “If anyone would serve Me, Let him about $3,000 extra income per family. The forces of played Santa for many years entertaining follow Me; where I am, there my servant be. tax and spend status quo will descend on this initia- children and friends. He had a sense of If anyone serves Me, him the Father will tive like British troops after the original Boston tea humor and loved to read the “Post-Gazette”. honor. (John 12:26) party,, but somebody has to make an effort to stop the relentless growth of government. It will be up to Contributions may be made in John’s name to the “We the People” to ascertain the second tea party is a St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis TN 38105 success. P.S. Unlike the marriage amendment, this initiative is binding and can’t be held hostage by the legislature. Reunited After 50 Years

Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Giacomo Gugliotta of also lived in America. She their honor. The Mayor of The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors Como, Italy was on a mission promptly replied that this Cabiate Como, Nino Ottolina are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, to find his cousin in was her sister-in-law. The and Maestro Marco Gerosa its publisher or editor. Photo submissions are accepted by America. After much re- two decided to go to Italy and presented them with the the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. search he found that his were warmly welcomed. Emblem of Cabiate Como There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can cousin, Rita Bartucca lived Giacomo’s sons and grand- and flowers. Some day the be submitted via e-mail: [email protected]. If you want in Walpole, MA. Upon con- son are in the Corpo Musi- band would like to come to your photos returned, include a self-addressed, stamped tacting her, Giacomo asked cale S. Cecilia Band of America. This summer they envelope. her if she knew his wife’s Cabiate, Como. To their de- will be holding concerts in cousin Delia Bartucca who light a concert was held in Tuscany and Florence. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING with Ben Doherty OUT LOUD by Sal Giarratani The American Dollar and Oil, Rebound Who isn’t Mad as Hell? The dollar had its best per- those big commodity produc- agreed to buy back $8.3 bil- formance in more than 6 ing nations. The news that lion in securities from indi- I read all sorts of news- that 1976 movie, I thought years, as fears of an eco- the Treasury Department viduals and charities and papers from everywhere. about how Howard Beale nomic slowdown abroad sent made following the Bear $10.3 billion from institu- Recently, I came across a lost it drowning in the hypoc- traders scrambling to buy Stearns collapse in March, tions. Merrill agreed to buy columnist named Robert risy of our technological their currency. The dollar and its help with Fannie back $10 billion from 30,000 Montgomery Thomas out of society. improved not because of its Mae and Freddie Mac sig- investors and Citigroup Weymouth who pens his Back when that movie was strength, but that other naled that Washington will agreed to buy back $7.3 bil- commentaries “In the Wey- made, we were celebrating economies are weakening, act quickly to limit risk. lion from 40,000 investors. mouth News.” Recently, he the Bicentennial of our coun- and most bad news had al- UBS, Merrill Lynch and Fannie Mae reported a did a great piece on Howard try. Everything was Mom, ready been factored in to the Citigroup have committed $2.3 billion loss and cut its Beale. Actor Peter Finch won apple pie and ice cream. How- dollar. Since 2001 the dollar to taking back more than dividend. It expects to have a posthumous Oscar for his ever, things really weren’t has fallen 35% against six $36 billion of auction-rate heavy losses from the surge role as Howard Beale in the that rosy, were they? major currencies. If Europe bonds, improperly sold as in home mortgage defaults. 1976 movie “Network”. Another big movie that lowers interest rates as safe, liquid investments. Mounting losses from both He had one line in it that came out in 1975 was expected, that could give the State regulators from NY and Fannie Mae and Freddie will live on forever. Remem- “Death Wish” starring Charles dollar another boost. The dol- Massachusetts have sued Mac, the two main providers ber when Howard Beale opens Bronson taking on the ills lar gained 3.5% against the these companies for civil of money for home mort- that window, leans out and of society after his wife Euro to $1.50. Analyst say fraud, and they had to make gages may mean higher in- screams, “I’m mad as hell, and and daughter were brutally that if the Euro breaches good. It was like a Moroccan terest rates for consumers. I’m not going to take this murdered. that level it could fall consid- bazaar, William Galvin, Sec- Fannie cut its dividend to anymore.” Remember? That Most of us feel out of con- erably further. The dollar retary of State for Massachu- .05¢ from .35¢/share. The quote is #19 on the Ameri- trol when we read news sto- gained against the Yen also setts, said in describing the government will have to can Film Institute’s list of 100 ries or watch the TV news to to $10.21/Yen. The recent way Wall Street sold auction shore up the pair by acquir- great movie quotes. see the horrible side of our decline in commodity and oil rate securities. “There was ing a sizeable stake in As I read on in Thomas’ lives. No wonder most of us prices, which typically move no real control, no warranty them. Shares of Fannie Mae commentary, like him, I got only feel safe in our living inversely with the dollar, and no worry about backing fell 9.1% to $9/share on to thinking about that movie rooms watching bad things gave the U.S. a lift against up what you said.” UBS this news. Prices for single and the Howard Beale char- happen to other people on the family detached homes in acter. In the movie, Beale TV newscast. We’re safe in July were down 28% in Cal- adds, “I don’t have to tell you our cocoons right? ifornia, and 17% in Florida, things are bad. Everybody The other day, four teens and down 11% overall. When knows things are bad. It’s a were shot near Franklin Park people default on their mort- depression. Everybody’s out of for no reason apparently other gages, they must compen- work or scared of losing their than being in the wrong place sate the holders of the mort- jobs.” at the wrong time. The police gage securities. The two own In this recent commen- have no clues other than the or guarantee more than $5 tary, the columnist adds his shooter wore a white t-shirt. trillion of U.S. mortgages, or own two cents worth about Meaningless violence hap- half of total loans in the U.S. 2008 by writing, “The dol- pening over and over and we The Fed will have to buy pre- lar buys a nickel’s worth; accept it as normal activity. ferred stock in both Fannie banks are going bust; shop- I wonder when we as a Mae and Freddie Mac to re- keepers keep a gun under society, mothers, fathers, store investor’s confidence the counter; punks are run- community leaders will in them soon. ning wild in the streets and open society’s windows and MBIA’S profit rose sharply there’s nobody anywhere who scream from the top of our on $3.3 billion in hedging seems to know what to do, and lungs, “We’re mad as hell and gains and the bond insurer there’s no end to it.” we won’t take it anymore!” resumed its buyback pro- As I read and re-read this Or is that just too insane to gram. Its earnings surged column and remembered happen? after three straight quarters of losses. The Armouk NY, Company reported $1.7 bil- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES lion of gains or $7.14/share Abound in Boston’s Historic up from $1.6 billion/share last year. Shares of MBIA NORTH END and WEST END! rose 3.5% to $9/share on The North End/West End Neighborhood Service Cen- the NYSE and are seeking ter (NE/WE NSC), a satellite location of Action for Boston approval for a new company. Community Development (ABCD), New England’s largest It kept its AAA rating. anti-poverty agency, serves more than 2,400 low-income Royal Bank of Scotland residents in the North End and West End each year, the Group, parent of Citizen majority of whom are elderly and non-English speaking. Bank, suffered a six-month The NE/WE NSC is actively seeking committed volun- loss of $1.56 billion, one of teers to fulfill our mission. Our most pressing need at the largest losses ever posted present is ongoing help for our annual fundraiser at Slyde by a U.K. bank. RBS, U.K.s Park in the North End on Wednesday, September 10, second largest bank by capi- 2008. Every year more than 250 community residents r talization, saw $5.93 billion attend to enjoy one last summer evening filled with in write downs in credit ex- good food, great friends, and terrific live entertainment. posure. The net loss com- We need assistance to solicit food, Silent Auction, and raffle Credit: Kris Leifu pared with a $3.56 billion donations as well as to sell tickets. The day of the event, Photo profit last year. The market we need help to transport food; set up tables; man the food was relieved that the loss stations; and clean up. wasn’t worse and the stock The following additional opportunities are available: traded up @ 240/pence, The • Tutor students in English. diversification away from • Be a companion to a homebound elder and assist with I=:6AI:GC6I>K:C:>A9>6BDC9:ME:G>:C8: the U.K., helped the bank. errands and light housekeeping. CEO, Fred Goodwin, said the • Lead health workshops. bank is in talks about sell- • Assist with data entry and other clerical tasks. ing its insurance opera- • Serve on our Advisory Board. tions, but hasn’t reached • Assist with hot meal program. C9 agreement. All State and The NE/WE NSC’s hours of operation are Monday-Friday Travelers Corp., are both 9:00AM-5:00PM in the North End and Tuesday-Thursday bidding. 9:00AM-4:00PM in the West End. Our volunteers have a With gold prices down to variety of experiences and backgrounds and range in ages A>K:G68>C<(/%%E#B# $897/oz., traders are pounc- from teens to seniors. It is helpful if you speak another ing on gold producers. The language or have computer skills but it is not a require- HJE:G9>6BDC9-/%%E#B# strength of the dollar is ment. Volunteers are subject to CORI checks. I>8@@:IH'%>C69K6C8:'*6II=:9DDG bearish on their stocks, For more information, please contact: and all commodities are Lia Tota, Director: 617-523-8125, Ext. 201 for all services weak across the board. Karin Gertsch: 617-523-8125, Ext. 207 or at GdjiZ&6>c:Vhi7dhidc +&,+& "*+,"(.%% [email protected] for elder volunteer opportunities in DcI]Z7ajZA^cA Z hj[[dad `Ydlch#Xdb It’s time to call your West End and event Financial Advisor or call me Mary Ellen Happel: 617-523-8125, Ext. 206 or at at 617-261-7777. [email protected] for tutoring English POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008 Page 5

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MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO August 14 - 17 (Fisherman’s) North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. Sunday Procession 1 pm ST. ANTHONY August 29 - 31 Yolanda, Donna McKechnie, Mary Jane Houdina and Jeannette McCarthy a Endicott & Thacher Sts. line-up of great women, fashion, show biz and politics! Sunday Procession 12 pm (Photo by Felix Rust, affiliate at the Event Center at Yolanda’s) SEPTEMBER Donna McKechnie, known for her role the most laughs! The show run as “Cassie” in a “Chorus Line” plays the continues Thursday through Sat- ST. LUCY September 1 role of Lucille in the Reagle Player’s urday. (www.reagleplayers.com). At Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm production of “No, No, Nanette.” Mary the Reagle Players’ suggestion, Donna Jane Houdina, “Sue” in this production, visited Yolanda’s. She, with Yolanda’s ST. ROSALIE September 7 has had a long career with roles in help of course, selected four dresses, Procession Only - North Square 1 pm the national touring company of “Funny including the one she’s wearing in Girl” as well as other well-known shows this photo. She wears all four in such as “Annie.” this show and likes them so much Other Area ITALIAN FEASTS Jeannette McCarthy is Waltham’s that she has purchased all four to mayor and according to Yolanda, “stole wear in her future touring perfor- FEAST OF THREE SAINTS August 29 - 31 the show.” She had the lines with mances. St. Alfio Society Common and Union Sts., Lawrence In Honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca Info: Call 978-681-0944 SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 6 - 7 Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge The Fisherman’sFeast Info: Call 617-354-7992 Thursday, August 14 - Sunday, August 17, 2008 In Boston’s North End: North, Fleet and Lewis Streets Ristorante “Saraceno” in Boston at 286 Hanover Street North End, Boston 617-227-5353 Franco Pezzano, Proprietor

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The Fisherman’s Feast proudly presents on Saturday, August 16, 2008 Jay Siegel 257 North Street, Boston, MA 02113 and The Tokens, an American male doo-wop group, whose December, 1961 chart topper “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” is still a fan favorite today. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 7:00 pm — Opening Ceremonies followed 11:00 am — Solemn Outdoor Mass in Honor by a solemn procession to Christopher of La Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca Columbus Waterfront Park for the Annual 12:30 pm — Grand Procession of the LUCIA Blessing of the Fishing Waters Statue of the Madonna through the streets 9:15 pm — Lucky’s Lounge proudly pre- of the North End accompanied by six march- R I S T O R A N T E & B A R sents the Al Vega Trio featuring Adam ing bands. Herbert 3:00 – 7:00 pm — Boston’s own JIMMY Traditional GEANY Italian Cuisine FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 7:30 – 11:00 pm — Strega Ristorante 8:45 – 11:00 pm — “Back by popular de- presents “STREET MAGIC” Boston’s pre- mand!” for two big shows, New England’s mier acappella group! Donato Frattaroli premier disco band BREAKAWAY 8:00 pm — The famous “Flight of the Angel” — 2008 Flying Angel Anne 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 MacDonald. Side Angels: Kathryn Russo 8:00 pm — Comedy legend “Uncle Floyd” and Vitianna Mary D’Amico 617.367.2353 Vivino 11:00 pm — Grand Raffle Drawing — 9:15 – 11:00 pm — JAY SIEGEL AND THE trip for two to Italy courtesy of Alitalia — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — TOKENS (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) Vacations Private dining rooms for any occasion Thirsty? Hungry? [email protected] Be sure to experience the tradition of these fine establishments. www.luciaboston.com Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008

Boston’s Largest Italian Festival Celebrates 89th Anniversary Year, August 29 – September 1 ALL THAT ZAZZ Saint Anthony’s Feast by Mary N. DiZazzo Features Great Food, Cooking Demonstrations and Global Nail Superstitions — “Do you Believe?” the North End ‘Iron Chef’ Faceoff (PART 1) Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets in Boston’s North End Ciao bella, Cut them on Sunday, After 89 years, the Saint Regina Pizza’s master made torrone and don’t In Italy don’t clip your the devil will be with you Anthony’s Society of Boston pizzaioli Richie Zapata forget to wash it down with a nails on Friday — it will all the week. knows how to celebrate and, battles Polcari’s Restaurant cold Italian ice. bring misfortune and bad From Russia With Love — starting August 29, Boston’s Corporate Chef Louis Hubbell Also, check out this luck. In Croatia needles and Here is a belief to keep your largest Italian festival will in a classic “Pizza Battle.” year’s newest feature as scissors should never be man faithful — a wife must resume in the North End. Come judge whose crust is St. Anthony’s Feast presents: used on a Sunday. Bad luck keep the trimmings of her From August 29 to Sep- the crispiest, whose sauce is “The Cirelli Marketplace” will follow you in Greece if beloved’s nails and put tember 1, the people of the the tangiest and whose This open air market you clip your nails on Wed- them into wax behind an North End invite you to cel- cheese oozes just right. features some of the fresh- nesday or Friday. Also the icon and say a special ebrate with them as they At 7:00PM on Saturday, est domestic and imported Philippines carried the su- prayer. If a woman there honor their patrons Saint it’s the rematch of Chef Paul foods you can find. Enjoy perstition that nails wants to marry a man, she Anthony and Saint Lucy D’Amore of Massimino’s the feel of Old World Italy shouldn’t be cut on Fridays. should cut her nails (only on with colorful parades, reli- Cucina Italiana who faces off as you stroll and shop for Newborns in Russia Thursday) and keep the gious services, strolling against Chef Joe Pagliuca of some of the finest specialty shouldn’t have their nails trimmings from her left hand singers, live entertainment Pagliuca’s Ristorante — foods available. If you want clipped on Mondays. with a piece of her hair. Add and of course an abundance these two fellow countrymen to rest your feet drop by the The best days for clipping: nine drops of blood from her of great Italian and Ameri- from Montefalcione, the Regina Pizza “Open Air Germany it’s Friday ring finger in some good can food. town where Saint Anthony’s Piazza” for a slice of world Russia it’s Thursday vodka — but beware; the Join the fun at the Filippo Feast originated — are at it famous pizza and an ice cold I’m sure you will enjoy this effect doesn’t last forever. Berio Culinary Pavilion as again! The winner receives Peroni. old rhyme from England re- She must continue this cer- Boston’s best chefs showcase bragging rights of “whose Throughout the weekend garding the best days for cut- emony ’til death do us part! their “Cucina Italiana,” fea- cuisine reigns supreme” in enjoy other events featur- ting hair and nails. Buona giornata and God turing Chef David Lentini the neighborhood. ing colorful parades, strolling bless the United States of and his fellow chef instruc- Student and teacher singers, Italian folk dancing, Cut them on Monday, America! tors and the students from friendships are thrown aside continuous live entertain- you cut them for health; — Mary N. DiZazzo Le Cordon Bleu College of on Sunday as Head Chef ment and religious and Cut them on Tuesday, Read prior weeks’ “All That Culinary Arts. Join them Instructor David Lentini cultural services including you cut them for wealth; Zazz” columns are available and some of the top chefs takes a little school pride to an open air Mass celebrat- Cut them on Wednesday, at www.mary4nails.com. from the Boston area as they a whole new level. Come ing the 200th anniversary of you cut them for news; Mary is a third-generation demonstrate their tech- cheer on the students from the Archdiocese of Boston Cut them on Thursday, cosmetologist and a Massa- niques and divulge some of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary at 5:00PM on Saturday cel- a new pair of shoes; chusetts distributor of Kosmea their secret recipes — all Arts School as they face off ebrated by Bishop Robert Cut them on Friday, brand rose hip oil products. weekend. Visit the Filippo with their instructors in the Hennessey. The highlight you cut them for sorrow; She may be contacted at (978) Berio Culinary Pavilion for ultimate version of a school of the weekend is the ten- Cut them on Saturday, 470-8183 or mary@mary4 coupons, recipes and sur- food fight. hour Grand Procession of see your true love tomorrow; nails.com prises all weekend. After the chefs entice your Saint Anthony beginning at Watch out for flying frying appetite be sure to stroll 12:00 Noon on Sunday. pans, pointing knives and through the Feast and fill Saint Anthony’s Feast and quick whisks at the 3rd An- your belly at the nearly one the North End have it all. Dark Knight — A Thriller nual North End Iron Chef hundred pushcarts lining Whether you are out for a by Cristina Romano Competition at the Filippo the streets. Awaiting you is night on the town with that Berio Culinary Pavilion. an array of mouthwatering special someone or out with After three weekends of the Batman film “The Dark Start your egg timer and food including calamari, the family, Saint Anthony’s Knight” being sold out, I was finally able to get tickets to enjoy the show as North End fresh shucked quahogs, Feast is a delight for all see it at the Imax Theater. It is well worth waiting to see chefs display their skills in freshly prepared pasta and who attend. This summer, Dark Knight at the Imax, because in fact, most of the scenes a high pressure culinary gnocci, zeppole, and tradi- in this movie were filmed using special cameras made to countdown. On Friday night, tional nuts, seeds and hand- (Continued on Page 15) be seen in this type of theater. It was also a good idea that I purchased the tickets a week in advance, because all three shows for that night were sold out as usual. “Dark Knight” once again ruled the box office, being the number one movie for the fourth week in a row — earning over $441.5 Million after its opening on July 18th. Even though I am not a diehard Batman follower, I wanted to see “The Dark Knight” mainly because of the hype surrounding the WE MOVED ! movie following Heath Ledger’s tragic death. Heath Ledger stars as the Joker opposite Christian Bale (as Batman). The Joker in “Dark Knight” is a far cry from Cesar Romero’s Joker in the Batman TV series of the 1960s. Heath’s Visit us at our new location version of the Joker is a much darker and more troubled character, who kills without thinking twice. His perfor- mance is definitely Oscar-worthy. In fact his performance Anzalone Realty was just one of many great performances. Though the film is, in fact “dark”, the acting is the strongest I have seen in a movie in a long time. 383 Hanover Street The magnificent effects in the movie draw you in, and make you feel as if you are part of the movie in Gotham City. Through each second of the film you are on the edge Boston, North End of your seat not knowing what is going to happen next, or where the Joker will appear. Even if you are not a great fan of Batman, this is more than a great Batman movie. (617) 367-1300 It is sure to be talked a lot about at the Oscars.

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DOG DAY AFTERNOON Freeway at Engine 50 by Sal Giarratani Says ...

You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Last Saturday night in the Prado a.k.a. songs too. Many compliments all around for Paul Revere Park members of the Ameri- my friend Angelo and St. Joseph’s Society. can Liberty Band, St. Joseph Society and our Others that know Angelo also agreed he put neighbors gathered for a very entertaining on a wonderful show and the band was very evening. Yes, I’m a dog … but I overheard entertaining. (Boy did I miss a good time, my human companion and a few other my pooch friends and I with our dancing people talking about my friend Angelo shoes …) It’s wonderful to grow up in this Picardi. “Why are they talking about him?” neighborhood, with such rich roots for its Turns out my pal Angelo gave a fabulous per- culture and history. Plus, it’s nice that our formance Saturday evening. (If it wasn’t past neighbors and friends support our societies’ my bedtime I would have attended.) One all year with their hard work as volunteers person said, “That Angelo sounded better and also with financial support. I’m proud to than he did 40 years ago. Others mentioned be a life long North End Pooch. how he did a great job singing the Italian That’s all for now … Life is good!

EAST BOSTON MAIN STREETS ANNOUNCES 9th Annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade On Friday September 5, garten parade. With the help preschools will march with 2008, East Boston Main of many groups and individu- children and their parents When it gets hazy, hot and humid in Charlestown, Streets will hold its 9th als and the generosity of lo- along Meridian Street to re- Engine 50 opens up its dog cooling station. Seen Annual Countdown to Kin- cal merchants every child in ceive school supplies. Upon here with Fitzy from Engine 50 is Pam Brickley dergarten Parade. East Boston who is entering returning DJ John Dudley and “Fenway.” (Photo by Sal G.) East Boston Main Streets Kindergarten will receive will play music and food will along with the Boston Pub- school supplies and will en- be supplied along with face lic Schools Countdown to joy a festive day designed to painting and special pro- CITY ANNOUNCES Kindergarten staff, Boston provide a positive experi- grams from Read Boston and Main Streets, the East Bos- ence as they begin their the Suffolk County Sheriffs 2008 Garden Contest Winners ton Social Center, YMCA, education. Department. For more infor- Little Folks and Head Start Beginning in Central mation contact Sonia Gomez The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has programs, Boston Police and Square at 10:45 AM Parade Barney at 617.635.6816 or announced the winners of Mayor Menino’s 2008 Garden MBTA will host the 9th An- marshals who are the care- the East Boston Main Street Contest. nual Countdown to Kinder- takers from the children’s office at 617-561-1044. Launched twelve years ago as part of Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s citywide beautification initiative, the contest recognizes gardeners who have landscaped, planted flow- ers, trees, and shrubs, and, in the process, beautified their Sheriff Cabral, Department Celebrate own small piece of Boston. First, second and third-place awards will be presented by REVERE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Mayor Menino and Boston Parks Commissioner Antonia Suffolk County Sheriff House events in communi- oring books and crayons, M. Pollak at an awards ceremony being held on August 21 Andrea J. Cabral and several ties throughout Boston — Junior Deputy badges, and at 5:30 p.m. in the Public Garden. officers and staff members including East Boston, employed the Ident-A-Youth This year’s winners are: from the Sheriff’s Depart- Dorchester, Mattapan, All- fingerprinting program. COMMUNITY GARDEN — 1st Place: Christine Downing, ment joined with other ston/Brighton, Jamaica To help celebrate National Gardens for Charlestown; 2nd Place: Jasmine Laietmark, branches of law enforce- Plain, West Roxbury, the Night Out, Sheriff Cabral vis- The Distillery Gardeners, South Boston; 3rd Place: Oscar ment, crime watch groups, South End, Hyde Park, the ited Curtis Park in Revere Gongora, Joe Ciampa Community Garden, East Boston and citizens of Suffolk County North End, Roslindale, Char- where SCSD officers distrib- COMMUNITY SERVICE GARDEN — 1 st Place: David to participate in National lestown, and others — Sher- uted safety tips coloring and Carlson, Charles River Community Garden, Brighton; 1st Night Out 2008. iff Cabral and members of activity books, junior deputy Place: Diane Carter Duggan, Alexander the Great Park, Visiting celebrations over the Department have greeted badges, and administered Roslindale; 2nd Place: Bill Gleason, West Broadway MBTA the past month in Winthrop, National Night Out attend- the Ident-A-Youth finger- T-Station, South Boston; 3rd Place: Brian Foust, Ronan Park Revere, Chelsea, and Boston ees and handed out Sheriff’s printing program to area Perennial Garden Police Department Open Department safety tips col- youth. VEGETABLE OR HERB GARDEN — 1 st Place: Frank DeClements, Roslindale; 2nd Place: Philip Alosi, Fairmont Development, Hyde Park; 3rd Place: Abigail Machson-Carter & Dawn Leate, Jamaica Plain; 3rd Place: Joseph Rufo, Brighton SCHOOL OR HOUSE OF WORSHIP GARDEN — 1st Place: Heidi Clement, St. John’s Church Garden Club, Charlestown; 2nd Place: Diane Gaucher & Jim Hood, Old South Church, Boston; 3rd Place: Sylvia Ann Cropper, Beethoven School, Evening Garden Club of West Roxbury STOREFRONT OR BUSINESS GARDEN — 1st Place: Kevin Tyo, 224 Boston Street Restaurant, Dorchester; 2nd Place: Jonathan Napoli, The Hempest, 207 Newbury Street, Back Bay; 3rd Place: Elaine Anoli, Harborside Community Cen- ter, 312 Border Street, East Boston WINDOW BOXES OR TREE PIT GARDEN — 1st Place: Marlene Karas, South End; 2nd Place: Martha McDonough, Hyde Park; 3rd Place: Rodney Singleton, Roxbury (Continued on Page 15)

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Famed Shea Stadium Big Apple scoreboard with Salute to Yankee greats God Bless America future Met’s home, Citi Field in background. 28th Annual Gloucester Madonna Della Cava Feast Carissa Scudieri, The Happenings and a Rain-Free Saturday Nite Waterfront Festival by Sal Giarratani Historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will once again blossom into the colorful 28th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, 2008. A collection of over 175 Juried Artists and Craftsmen from throughout the U.S. will display their unique creations, live music, plus delicious ethnic foods. A pancake breakfast and traditional New England Lobster Bake complement this picture perfect seaport event! Exhibits include Fine Jewelry, Original Watercolors, Pottery, Custom Tile Signs, Bird Houses, Quilts, Silk & Dried Floral Arrangements, Wildlife Art, Dolls, Pressed Flowers, Painted Antiques, Photography, Candles, Metal Sculpture, Intarsia, Carved Birds, Maps, Fiber Arts, Tapestry, Stained Glass, Music Boxes, Scroll Work, Wood Burning, Slate, Scarves, Nautical Crafts, Aromatherapy, Native American Art, Soaps, Wearable Art, Oil Paintings, Blown Glass, Scroll- work Ornaments, Tide Clocks, Pewter, Stone Lamps, Calligraphy, Pet Goods, Doll Clothes and Accessories, Custom Signs, Soft Sculpture, Primitive and Folk Art and more. Come and sample an array of gourmet delights such as The Happenings with Sal G. (center). Herbal Dips, Trail Mixes, Jams & Jellies, Honey, Dried Fruit This summer I seem to be rediscovering & Nuts, Salsa, Mustards, Vinegar’s, Vinegars, Home-made my North End roots, remembering the Fudge and more. feasts when I could walk to them from either Free live “family style” entertainment includes Magic Lewis or Salutation Streets when I was a Shows Ragtime and Jazz Music. kid. North Shore Old Car Club will display over 60 Antique I haven’t missed any so far this summer. Autos on Sunday. Last Saturday night, I was over at the Ma- The Gloucester Waterfront Festival runs from 10am to donna Della Cava Feast. It was a great 6pm each day. evening of fun and catching up with friends Handicap Accessible and friendly pets on leashes are both old and new. AND it didn’t rain either. welcome. As I turned the corner of Commercial Directions: From Route 128 North to Exit 14. Admission Street onto Hanover, I could hear Carissa is FREE. Rain or Shine. Scudieri singing her heart out upon the For more information call (978) 283-1601 or visit stage. www.waterfrontfestivals.com Carissa is a rising star and says she always looks forward to singing at the Feast. This year was her fourth appearance at the NOBILE INSURANCE Feast. She’s only 19 years old but has an ALBANO F. PONTE, CEP outstanding voice, which will only get bet- Carissa Scudieri and Sal G. Financial and Estate Planning ter and better as she grows into a top notch Italian-American singer-star. (Photos by Ross Scabin, Ross Photography) Email [email protected] Carissa is the daughter of Frank and sounded just as good as 1969. Time has been Phone 617-320-0022 Paula Scudieri of Wakefield. I met both of good to these Sixties Rock and Rollers. MICHAEL F. NOBILE, CPCU them last year at the feast. Her parents told They played all their favorite tunes which ARLINGTON BOSTON me how proud they are of their daughter and are also mine. They still had their voices. her accomplishments. 148A Massachusetts Avenue 251 Hanover Street They still dressed fine. And they still had After a brief intermission following her all their moves. People starting dancing on Arlington, MA 02474 Boston, MA 02113 singing performance, the next act on stage Hanover Street, especially when they sang, (781) 646-1200 (617) 523-6766 was a group I hadn’t seen live on stage since “Till” — one of my favorite slow songs from Fax (781) 646-1148 MEDFORD Fax (617) 523-0078 1969 when I was a young college student. yesteryear. 39 Salem Street I saw them back then at the War Memo- If music is your thing, Hanover Street was Medford, MA 02155 rial Auditorium playing backup to Gary the place to be at the Madonna Della Cava (781) 395-4200 Puckett and the Union Gap. Feast. Fax (781) 391-8493 Thirty-nine years later, here I am on Another weekend feast, another reason Hanover Street. If I closed my eyes, they to be proud of my family’s North End roots. POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

by consulting chef Michael Schlow and the hotel’s 606 Congress restaurant chef Toby Hill. The signature Renais- sance Cocktail Culture martini of the evening, the Seventeeni, was created in celebration of the Bos- ton Celtics’ 17th NBA Championship. The sleek 21-story Renais- sance — with a building profile resembling the sails of a ship — features 471 guestrooms, 21 suites and two ballrooms. Among the VIP guests were Red Sox owner John Henry; Attorney Bob Crowe; Mistral owner Seth Green- berg; novelist Ben Mezrich Actress Emily Mortimer with Consulting Chef Michael and Tonya Mezrich; Rita Schlow, left, and 606 Congress Restaurant Chef Toby Hill, Cuddihy, senior vice presi- Renaissance Boston’s Director of Sales and Marketing right. (Photo by Roger Farrington) dent, Renaissance Hotels David Keamy, left, and Red Sox owner John Henry smile & Resorts; Terri Stanley, ex- for the camera. (Photo by Roger Farrington) The grand opening of the More than 350 guests en- ecutive editor, Boston Com- new Renaissance Boston joyed continuing the Celtic’s mon magazine; and Jason Gore Place is located at Search Committee co- Waterfront Hotel was cel- recent victory celebration Binn, founder and CEO, 52 Gore Street, just off chairs David Scudder and ebrated with a star-studded while mingling with “maga- Niche Media — to name a Route 20 (Main Street) near Horace H. Irvine II noted, party that was held in con- zine cover” celebrity, actress very few. the Waltham/Watertown “We are so pleased Esther junction with Boston Common Emily Mortimer, and nosh- Today, August 15, would line. For more information, has accepted the position. magazine. ing on delectables prepared have been Julia Child’s call 781-894-2798 or visit Her distinguished and suc- birthday. The famous and the museum’s Web site at cessful career among many beloved “French Chef” is still www.goreplace.org. of the country’s opera com- missed by her friends and Steven P. Akin, Chairman panies will be a terrific as- colleagues, not to mention of the Board of Boston Lyric set to BLO as it strives to PBS aficionados and “foodies” Opera (BLO), has announced increase not only the qual- from all over the world. that Esther Nelson will be- ity but also the quantity of We look forward to one come BLO’s new General & opera in Boston.” of our favorite actresses, Artistic Director effective Ms. Nelson has been an Meryl Streep, portraying the September 2, 2008. On-site Evaluator for the incomparable Julia in her Current General Director National Endowment for the upcoming movie. Janice Mancini Del Sesto Arts, an outside consultant Incidentally, we have been will facilitate Ms. Nelson’s for OPERA America, an in touch with Julia’s long- transition into the organ- evaluation panelist for the time assistant Stephanie ization. The appointment New York State Council of Hersh, who now makes her follows an eight-month ex- the Arts, and a frequent pan- home in New Zealand. An ecutive search precipitated elist and speaker. Education Manager, she is by Ms. Del Sesto’s announce- Present professional and “slowly working food science ment in November 2007 to civic activities include serv- and kitchen science into complete her tenure at BLO the curriculum.” We are not at the end of her contract. (Continued on Page 13) surprised! Julia would be pleased. Gore Place, the historic Governor Gore estate in Waltham, will be the site of a series of performances of William Shakespeare’s clas- sic “Romeo and Juliet” by the Lonesome Coyote Theater Company. The play, starring Dan Rios as Romeo and Alycia Sacco as Juliet, will be performed outdoors without costumes or sets but will Attorney Bob Crowe, left, and Mistral owner Seth include some original mu- Greenberg at the Renaissance Boston opening. sic. Performances will be (Photo by Roger Farrington) August 21 through August 24, Thursday through Satur- day at 7 p.m. and Sunday at Mattéo Gallo 4 p.m. Admission is free. We are all invited to bring our own blanket or chairs. To check on last-minute o Appraisals weather cancellations, call Sales & Rentals 978-314-6403.

• DIAMONDS Real Estate ROLEX ESTATE JEWELRY Bought & Sold 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008 Bob D’s Beat by Bob DeCristoforo A SPECIAL MOMENT MY TEENS A lot of people have a lot to say about teen- agers. I do. MY NORTH END TEENS ARE GREAT! They came through BIG TIME this week. Whether playing, volunteering, or CELINE working NEAD Family Pride Week events they were super. They were among those ‘Taking Chances’ in Boston who ‘stepped it up’ to make the week the great week it was. The future of North End Against Drugs will be in good hands. GIRLS SUMMIT Each year during North End Against Drugs This Saturday, August 16th, there will be North End Family Pride Week there are a Citywide ‘Girls Summit’ from 9am-2pm many special moments. 2008 was no dif- at Simmons College. Advance Registration ferent. The dedication of ‘Anthony Morella is a must. Call Erika Butler at BCYF 617- Square’ on the corner of Hanover and 635-4920 for more information, and tell her North Bennet Street by Mayor Menino was Bob D said Hello! It’s an important and a very one such moment. Seeing the sign ‘hit necessary day for our young ladies. me’. Anthony Morella will forever be a part OLD-TIME SOFTBALL GAME of the North End. Nicole Leo of the Mayor’s The North End Athletic Association Old- Office, and John Romano, along with Mayor Timers Softball Game will take place on Tom Menino, himself, were key to getting August 22 at Puopolo Park. ‘The Game’ was it done. originally scheduled for August 8th as part AN OLYMPIC MOMENT of NEAD Family Pride Week. The 2008 Beijing Olympics has already TOWNIES SHUTOUT BROCKTON given us some very memorable moments. In the Eastern Football League the For me, number one was watching Yao Ming, Charlestown Townies picked off another Flag Bearer for his Chinese Team in the impressive win shut downing Brockton Opening Night Ceremony with 9-year-old 33-0. Charles-town enters the week at Lin Hao at his side. Lin survived the 2-2, and will host Clinton this Saturday, Sichuan Province earthquake, pulled from August 16th at 6 p.m. his collapsed elementary school. After he PROLINE was rescued, he returned to the school and - Saturday, the Big Boys, were out of town, helped rescue two of his young classmates. but the Future Big Boys were in town., and THANK YOU! in the park. It was a day when the Pawtucket Red Sox, who defeated the Char- lotte Knights 5-2, and the Lowell Spinners, who defeated the Hudson Valley Renegades 4-3 in extra innings, showcased their starry talents at Fenway Park. It was a great fam- ily day, and Fenway’s future attendances, the kids filled the place in awe! They had a ball, their families had a ball, and I had a (Photo by ‘bpbphoto’) ball, a baseball. It was another great day at Six months after begin- of it supported by mega high- Fenway. Good to be there. ning her Taking Chances heeled footwear. Celine - On August 18, l967 Red Sox Star Tony World Tour in Johannesburg, showered her adoring audi- Conigliaro, Tony C, was hit in the eye, bring- South Africa, international ence with what they came ing to a close his brilliant ’67 season. I was superstar Celine Dion to hear, including in the stands that night watching the game, stopped at Boston’s TD “It’s All Coming Back and yes, Tony was badly hurt. I ran into North Banknorth Garden, to To Me Now,” the tender Ender Nicky Savino this week, and he too launch the second leg of her “Because You Loved Me,” was at Fenway watching that game, 41 years world tour, covering North cranking up the decibels ago this week. He related how he, and one America. Dion’s two-day for “All By Myself,” and George Hadaya and Johnny Pagliuca of his friends still make a ‘pilgrimage’ to Holy stay, not surprisingly, “I’m Alive.” Her sincere emo- To all our friends, who took part in North Cross Cemetery, where Tony C is buried. yielded a pair of sold-out tions accentuated song- End Against Drugs Family Pride Week. Our We can never forget Tony Conigliaro. shows. writer Linda Perry’s “My 19th Annual Celebration was a great HIGH SCHOOL PREP NOTEBOOK The success of Taking Love,” along with “Eyes On success. We thank all those, who contrib- All the best to our many footballers, and Chances, her first English- Me,” both culled from her uted. It was truly a community, family event. their coaches, who will be taking the field language studio album in Taking Chances album. This Everyone stepped up to even greater heights shortly in preparation for the 2008 Football over three years, has re- lead to one of the many high- to make the week exactly what it was season. sulted in a world tour that lights of the evening — a meant to be. Everyone understands the true Word is Charlestown High will be opening has the diva performing for video duet of “My Prayer,” meaning of what North End Family Pride is the season at Martha Vineyard ... watch out an entire year, having with Andrea Bocelli appear- all about. for the seagulls! started in February 2008 ing on video screens to- BHC EMILIE PUGLIANO COLLEGE BOARD thru February 2009. gether with Celine. NEIGHBORHOOD BOAT CRUISE NEAD Mark your calendars the 2008 College Celine Dion fans, many of It wasn’t a night of all bal- North End Family Pride Week’s Monday, Football sea-son is fast approaching! In sea- them having suffered ‘with- lads, obviously, as Dion August 4th, event was the Annual Emilie son openers Northeastern travels to Ball drawal symptoms’ as she rocked the house with Pugliano Neighborhood Boat Cruise 263 of State August 28, Boston College travels to performed for five years “Shadow Of Love,” along with our neighbors and friends boarded the ‘Fort Kent State August 30, and our friends at worth of sold-out shows in a mini-tribute to the group Independence’ for the two hour cruise Harvard opens up with Holy Cross at home, Las Vegas, were more than Queen, with versions of around Boston Harbor on a very beautiful Friday night September 19 at ‘the Stadium’ rewarded as the Garden was “We Will Rock You” and “The summer evening, Emilie started the Cruise in Cambridge. transformed into ‘Vegas Show Must Go On.” Plus a over twenty years ago. She loved to show off FISHERMAN’S FEAST East’. All the glitz and glam- pair of the late James her North End to her family, and friends, August 14th thru August 17th is the 98th our of Vegas shone through Brown’s classics, “I Feel each of us, as a longtime member of the Annual Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca during a two-hour show that Good” and “It’s A Man’s North End Waterfront Neighborhood Coun- Fisherman’s Feast Weekend celebrated on had the audience on their World.” For the finale, Celine cil. North End Against Drugs continued Fleet and North Street, highlighted by feet, showering her efforts brought down the house her tradition making it a part of North End Sunday’s Grand Procession concluding with with tumultuous applause. with her signature song from Family Pride Week. We are indebted to the ‘Flight of the Angel. The Feast opens with With all the warmth of a the movie Titanic, pouring Boston Harbor Cruises (BHC), at Long Wharf, the Annual Blessing of the Boston fishing ‘theater-in-the-round’ feel- out the touching “My Heart who has provided the boat each and every waters off Christopher Columbus Waterfront ing, Dion both caressed and Will Go On.” year, and to Joe Pace & Sons, who once Park on Commercial Street. stimulated with her power- There weren’t many ‘dead again, provided the food. Monday, August 3, TIDBITS ful vocals. spots’ in this performance, is the date for the 2009 Cruise, and yes, - Birthday Best to Mrs. Pantaleo Celine began the evening as the dance crew was ac- I enjoy very much getting all the phone calls - Celeb Sightings: Cousin Rizzo and ‘el- wearing a fuschia colored tive all night, covering the for the sign ups. dest son’ celebrating North End Family Pride mini-dress, singing the entire stage, and her ten- JOHN DEROSA Sunday, St. John’s alum, and classmate thunderous “I Drove All piece band was exceptional. John DeRosa of East Boston went Home to Johnny Graffeo, the Andy Puopolo Clan, Al Night,” followed by the sooth- It was a night of sheer plea- God this past week. He worked as DiCenso, North End football great Nicky ing “Power Of Love,” before sure for her fans, and for an usher at Fenway Park for 37 years. He Savino, and the great Joe Mantone family. delivering the title track Celine it appeared to be a was a friend and co-worker of mine. Besides - August 15th is a Holy Day of Obligation, from her latest album, Tak- night of relief. Relieved to the Red Sox, he loved to swim, and loved to the Feast of the Assumption. ing Chances. In a show be back ‘home’ with her read. He was a good husband, father, grand- - Thank You, Councilor Sal LaMattina for that was both lyrical and family, and she expressed father and friend. He was a veteran, who the much appreciated City Honor. visual, it featured Dion in much happiness with hav- served his country. In her Eulogy at Sacred - Teddy T, Dom says “Don’t miss practice”. several breathtaking out- ing been able to start her Heart Church in East Boston, his daughter - Eastie Pride Day is Saturday, August fits that included boots, North American tour in described her father as “quite a guy’. John 16th. vests, long pants, and a Boston again, calling Boston DeRosa was quite a guy. SMILE! beautiful black gown, much my ‘lucky charm’! POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008 Page 11

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATER Office at: 413-243-0745 or visit: PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM 62 Dunham Rd, Beverly, MA www.jacobspilow.org. East India Square, Salem, MA AN EVENING WITH BOZ SCAGGS TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 7:30 BROOKLINE TAI CHI CENTER, PAINTING THE POLAR LAND- NOW PM. Boz will sing many of his smash Located at 1615 Beacon St., SCAPE – Now through March 1, 2009. hits bringing his countrified rock Brookline, MA. This exhibition features over 40 sound to the NSMT. Come and listen Dance Friday is an on-going partici- paintings, sketches and photographs PLAYING to this legendary entertainer. Call 978- patory dance held every Friday at the by artists who journeyed to the Arc- 232-7200 or visit: www.nsmt.org. center. The evening starts with a tic and Antarctic. warm-up at 8 and continues with GATEWAY BOMBAY – Now LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM dancing until midnight to music played through January, 2009. This exhibi- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN 50 East Merrimack Street, by rotating DJ’s. Dancers of all ages tion features works from the Herwitz Lowell, MA and abilities are invited to dance Collection and a dynamic installa- JOHN PRINE, SARAH LEE barefoot, any way you like, with or tion in the Atrium by Bose GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION – without a partner, in a smoke and Krishnamachari of video-enhanced Saturday, September 13th at 8:00 PM. alcohol free environment. Children tiffin carriers. This is one show only, featuring the are welcome. Dance Friday is an POLAR ATTRACTIONS – Now best of bluegrass music. activity of the non-profit Movement through June 7, 2009. The Arctic and AN EVENING WITH COLIN Collective. For more information, Antarctic inspire contemporary art- MOCHRIE AND BRAD SHERWOOD please call: 6I7-997-0948 or go to ists to capture the expansive pan- Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM. www.dancefriday.org. oramas, sculptural ice formations This is a fully improvised evening of and resilient life thriving at the ends comedy and mayhem that revolves of the earth. around audience participation and ART WEDDED BLISS, The Marriage suggestions. This show is completely of Art and Ceremony – Now through spontaneous. Tickets now on sale. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS September 14, 2008. This exhibition Call 978-232-7200 or www.nsmt.org. Huntington Ave. Boston, MA explores the wedding ceremony as WINSLOW HOMER: AMERICAN an impetus for the creation of art in ROBINSON THEATER SCENES – Now through December 7, cultures around the world. For more 617 Lexington St, Waltham, MA 2008. This installation of art spans information call 866-745-1876 or go REAGLE PLAYERS PRESENTS Homer’s career from his earliest works online to www.pem.org DONNA MCKECHNIE IN NO, NO. at age 13 to his last seascape at age NANETTE – Now through August 16, 73. BOSTON ATHENAEUM 2008. This musical brings to us the GREAT COMPANY: PORTRAITS Jean Calderwood Gallery. nostalgia of the 1920’s summertime BY EUROPEAN MASTERS – Now 10½ Beacon St, Boston, MA in Atlantic City. A musical to see! For through January 5, 2009. A selection Always Delightfully Cool – Now Their classic songs epitomize the spirit of the California tickets and more info, call: 781-891- of portraits and sculpture by Euro- through August 22, 2008. This is an lifestyle and The Beach Boys have become an American 5600 or visit: www.reagleplayers.com. pean masters dating from the Renais- exhibit of summer vacations in North- icon to a worldwide audience. The Beach Boys’ first hit sance to the 20th century will grace ern New England viewed through COMCAST CENTER “Surfin’” (1961) launched a string of chart-topping songs the Coolidge Gallery. This is a must prints and other publications and 885 S. Main St., Mansfield, MA see collection! For more information documents. Call 617-227-0270 or that spans nearly forty years and includes eternal an- ROD STEWART - Friday, August on any of the museum’s other exhib- visit: www.bostonathenaeum.org thems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” 15, 2008 at 8:00 pm. Rod Stewart may its, please visit www.mfa.org/calen- “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help have began his career as a respected dar or call 617-369-3300. PEABODY MUSEUM OF ARCHAE- Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” singer, yet that respect eroded as he OLOGY got older, as he became more con- NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM Harvard University – Cambridge, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music,” “Kokomo” cerned with stardom than music. 9 Glendale Rd., Stockbridge, MA MA and more. For more information check out the music Stewart was once rock & roll’s best THE PLEASURE OF RECOGNI- A Good Type – Tourism and Sci- section. interpretive singer as well as an ac- TION: ROCKWELL’S INSPIRA- ence in Early Japanese Photo- complished songwriter, creating a raw TIONS – Through October 27, 2008. graphs – Ongoing. This new photo- Rolling Stone Magazine recently combination of folk, rock, blues, and This ground-breaking exhibition of- graphic exhibition presents 46 com- named Pet Sounds as the #2 best al- country that sounded like no other fers important insights into Norman pelling images of Japanese photo- THEATER bum of All-Time. The Beach Boys were folk-rock or country-rock. Instead of Rockwell’s artistic inspirations and graphic prints, many hand-colored, honored at the 2001 Grammy® finding the folk in rock, he found how appropriations by comparison with that were produced for the tourist folk rocked like hell on its own. After trade in the late nineteenth century. NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE Awards, receiving The Lifetime imagery made by a diverse group of Stewart became successful, he began ART For more information, call: 617-496- 2008 Musical Season at NSMT: Achievement Award from the Record- celebrated illustrators and artists. 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PLYMOUTH, MA th CONCERT SERIES! 280 The Fenway, Boston MA NEW ENGLAND’S LARGEST DIRTY DANCING – February 7 24TH ANNUAL AUTUMN ESCAPE Esplanade, Charles River LUISA RABBIA: TRAVELS WITH COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC through March 15, 2009. A movie seen BIKE TREK – Starts on Friday, Sep- KC and the SUNSHINE BAND ISABELLA, TRAVEL SCRAPBOOKS MURANO GLASS UNVEILED AT by millions with an unforgettable tember 12th and ends in Provincetown Saturday, August 16, 2008. KC and FROM THE YEAR 1883 TO 2008 GALLERIA FLORENTIA soundtrack and a story which touched on Sunday, September 14th. Experi- the Sunshine Band singing their Now through September 28, 2008 Works by Master Craftsmen Dino the heart of a generation, is now a enced cyclists will be challenged and famous hits. Please check out During her residency at the Gardner Rosin, Adriano Dalla Valentina, Afro record-breaking stage show. Log onto novices will have a great introduction www.oldies1033.com. 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This collection, believed to be Palminteri gives an unforgettable per- TIVAL – August 29-31, 2008 – Labor DANCE own drawings as well as other images New England’s largest, at the gallery formance as a young boy’s rough child- Day Weekend. End the summer on a and music. The result is a fantastical located at. The collection includes hood in the 1960s-era Bronx, and the Jazz note! Jazz greats include Dianne narrative that is both contemporary one-of-a-kind works by Murano mas- unforgettable people he encountered. Reeves, Terence Blanchard, Donal THE CITI-WANG THEATRE and historical. Luisa Rabbia’s work is ters Dino Rosin, Adriano Dalla For tickets and further info, call Fox, Eliane Elias and more. 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA deeply rooted in drawing, which she Valentina, Afro Celotto, and Ticketmaster at: 617-931-2787 All shows will be held in Seji Ozawa CINDERELLA – October 16-26, 2008 sees as a platform that unites ratio- Massimiliano Schiavon, and is Hall. For more information call the Back by popular demand. This beau- nal construct with the imagination. curated in four categories: musical BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE BSO at: 617-266-1492 or www.tangle tiful Kudelka’s version of the fairy tale The dynamic tension that exists in instruments, impressionist/abstract, 264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA woodjazzfestival.org. is not the conventional rags-to-riches drawing between the figure and its sea creatures and vases. The HOW SHAKESPEARE WON THE story, but a more contemporary tale of background, the being and becoming Murano glass pieces on exhibition WEST – September 5th through Oc- TD BANKNORTH GARDEN the transforming power of love. of space and time, has influenced at Galleria Florentia are all certified tober 5, 2008. During the California Causeway St., Boston THE NUTCRACKER – November much of Rabbia’s work with paper, as original and authentic, and are Gold Rush, an eccentric enterprising TINA TURNER- Sunday, November 28th through December 27, 2008 – This papier-maché, porcelain and anima- available with a book on Murano troupe learns that the entertainment 16, at 7:00 PM and Monday, Novem- production features the entire Ballet tion. Luisa Rabbia was an Artist-in- glass which enhances the invest- starved 49ers have a genuine enthu- ber 17, 7:30 PM. Check out Tina Company and more than 200 children Residence at the Gardner in 2007. ment value of the work. For further siasm for classic plays and will pay in Turner live in concert. The fabulous from the Boston Ballet School. The information, please log on to gold. See what happens!!! For more performer has been wooing audi- cherished Tchaikovsky score will be SUMMER NIGHT www.galleriaflorentia.com or call information, tickets and performance ences since the seventies with- performed by the Boston Ballet Or- ANIMATION AND SOUND: 617.585.9200. times, please call: 617-266-0800 or out ever losing ground. Topping the chestra. For tickets, call: 800-447-7444 Thursday, September 18, 7 PM visit: www.huntingtontheatre.org charts with songs like “What’s Love or visit: www.bostonballet.com Luisa Rabbia and Fa Ventilato in HILTON BOSTON LOGAN AIPORT Got to Do With It”. For tickets call conversation. Memory and Invention Logan Int’l Airport, E. Boston, MA Ticketmaster at 617-931-2000 or JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE and Personal Travel Scrapbooks OCTOBER ITALIAN HERITAGE www. ticketmaster.com 358 George Carter Rd, Beckett, MA MONTH - 10TH ANNIVERSAY MUSIC ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET – Now A CONVERSATION WITH ALAN DINNER DANCE. FENWAY PARK through August 17, 2008. The grace CHONG. Friday, October 3, 2008 at 6:30 PM CAPE COD MELODY TENT 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA and elegance of classical ballet Thursday, September 25, 6:30 PM This black tie optional event is A Not-For-Profit Theatre NEIL DIAMOND – Saturday, August coupled with a repertoire full of sharp Chong is a curator of the collec- hosted by the Consul General of 21 W. Main Street Hyannis, MA 23, 2008 7:30 PM. Crooner Neil new works is a definite must see. tion, and Pieranna Cavalchini fol- Italy, Liborio Stellino and the Octo- BEACH BOYS IN CONCERT Sun- Diamond will be the featured summer KEIGWIN & COMPANY – August lowed by the book launch and signing ber Italian Heritage Month commit- day, August 24, 2008 at 4:30 PM. Their performer at Boston’s Fenway Park. 21-24, 2008. The energetic, funny and of Travels with Isabella by Luisa tee, celebrating it’s 10th anniversary, unique blend of harmonies, musical Sweet Caroline, I Am I Say, America engaging Larry Keigwin has choreo- Rabbia. Don’t miss this unique events. the evening includes dinner, danc- arrangements and timeless lyrics still and many more songs to be sung! This graphed his way from Broadway to For more inforamtion call 617-566- ing, and music by Frank Zarba. Please place the music of The Beach Boys legendary performer has got it all! For cabaret to the Metropolitan Opera. 1401 or for tickets for these spectacu- support this great event. For tickets among the All-Time Favorites of tickets call 617-937-2000 or log onto This evening is magical! For tickets lar events, please call the box office at and more information please call today’s music critics. As an example, www.ticketmaster.com and more information, call the Box 617-278-5156. 617-876-5160. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Tempest Storm is still stripping at the age West ap- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED of 80, says Kathleen Hennessey in the peared in VEAL CACCIATORE Associated Press. Storm, the last of the old- vaudeville, time burlesque dancers, still peels down to she was Veal Stew Meat or Veal Shoulder Arm Chop fishnets, rhinestone bra, and G-string dressed in a 1 pound veal meat crowds for hooting men in Las Vegas, Mi- tuxedo and 1/2 cup chopped celery ami, and elsewhere. “I’m not ready to hang appeared as a man. When it came to mak- 2 cloves garlic (optional) up my G-string,” she says. “I’ve got too many ing movies, Harry James became quite a 1 medium onion chopped fans that would be disappointed.” Over more ham. All four of his films turned out to be 2 large carrots than 50 years, Storm has barely changed box office successes. Most noteworthy was 2 large potatoes her act. It still takes her seven minutes and “Best Foot Forward,” (1943). Songs included 1 sprig of bay leaf (optional) four musical numbers to dispose of her “Two O’clock Jump.” Perry Como’s first hit 1 chicken bouillon cube gloves, feather boa, and other outer gar- was in 1944: “Long Ago” (and far away). His 1 cup water ments. “I don’t just get up there and rip my last hit was “It’s Impossible” (1972). Yvonne 1 full tablespoon capers (in vinegar and water) clothes off,” she says tartly. Born Annie DeCarlo, who played a ghoul on TVs “The 1/4 cup Olive oil, canola or vegetable oil Blanche Banks in a small-town Georgia, she Munsters,” was once touted as “The Most 3 medium-size ripened tomatoes chopped eked out a living as a cocktail waitress, Beautiful Girl in the World.” And Connie 1/2 pound fresh string beans, or 8 oz. can of cut beans, before seeking salvation in show business. Francis is said to be the best selling female or frozen cut beans. Soon, she was being touted as “the Girl with recording artist of the late 1950s to early Line a twelve-inch skillet with oil and heat over medium the Fabulous Front’ and billed as having the 60s. Her first song was “Freddie” quickly flame. Leave bone in if using shoulder chop but remove “Best Two Props in Hollywood.” In her hey- followed by her first big hit, “Who’s Sorry extra fat from veal shoulder chop. Place veal in heated skillet day, Storm got to know Frank Sinatra, Dean Now.” to sear and brown. Remove meat from skillet and set aside. Martin, Mickey Rooney, Nat King Cole, and In the study, French researchers per- Add celery, onions and capers to the skillet. Stir until onion Elvis Presley. Even without that level of suaded two bars to play music at various is opaque. Do not brown onion. Add a little of the vinegar fame, she likes her life just the way it is. levels on different nights, and observed how and water from the capers’ bottle. Add bay leaf (optional) “I’m just blessed, I think, I have fun onstage, much the patrons drank. Louder and more and simmer about two or three minutes before adding and the audience loves it. Why stop?” frenetic music, they found, led to more chopped tomato pieces. Stir occasionally and cover. Sim- Wow! Seventy years after the von Trapp drinking, for several reasons. Higher mer slowly for about three minutes. Meanwhile, dissolve family of The Sound of Music fame fled Nazi- arousal and anxiety levels produced by bouillon cube in warm water. Slowly stir in bouillon mix- occupied Austria, their Salzburg mansion the music stimulated people to want more ture into skillet. Add garlic and veal into skillet. Cover and has reopened as a hotel and museum. alcohol; at the same time, the music made cook about ten minutes over medium heat. Among the first visitors to the 22-bedroom conversation more difficult, leaving drink- Peel and slice carrots into wedge about two inches long. villa was 94-year-old Maria von Trapp, the ing as the best social alternative to talking. Cut tips of string beans if using fresh beans and wash clan’s second eldest daughter, who flew in “Everybody is subject to using alcohol to cope thoroughly. Peel potatoes and cut into two-inch wedges. Add from the U.S. Initially confiscated by the with anxiety, whether or not they have a carrots first to skillet. Cover and cook them about five Nazis, the 9,450-square-foot house was problem with alcohol,” Galanter says. “Loud minutes before adding string beans and potato pieces. bought in 1947 by the Missionaries of the music outs them in a frame of mind where Add additional water if needed. Cook until potatoes and Precious Blood, a religious order that worked they’re less coherent, and maybe somewhat vegetables are tender. Season to taste. If bay leaf is used, with business partners to restore it. “Our distracted, and in a somewhat altered state remove before serving meal. whole life is in here, in this house,” said of consciousness.” NOTE: I learned from my mother to vary the recipe by occa- von Trapp. “I’m sleeping in the room where Citrulo! A Milwaukee man is facing felony sionally adding a can of mushrooms to the skillet. Another my brother slept.” charges after shooting his lawnmower with option is to add sliced green peppers or some green peas. In One wonders if Julie Andrews will be a shotgun. Keith Walendowski, 57, told police place of potatoes, I sometimes prepare some of my favorite rice invited to stay for a week or so at the von that he was perfectly entitled to shoot his and serve it plain or topped with a few tablespoons of sauce Trapp’s villa. Count me in if she does accept Laen-Boy mower at 9:30 a.m. because it from the skillet. an invitation to stay at the von Trapp villa. wouldn’t start. “It’s my lawn mower and my Bits and pieces! Man bites dog, after yard so I can shoot it if I want,” he said. 11-year-old Gabriel Almeida of Brazil saved Authorities, however, disagreed, and Vita can be reached at [email protected] himself from a pit bull attack by sinking his charged him with disorderly conduct and teeth into the canine’s neck. The boy is now possession of a short-barreled shotgun. a national hero. Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald says Moron! Police arrested Sean Gallagher of Americans who live in the Western U.S. are Have a professional represent Illinois on charges he robbed the same gas less likely to believe in God than those living you and your claim against station three times in recent months. After elsewhere. 86% of Southerners say they the third robbery, a gas station employee believe in God, compared to 83% in the Mid- the Insurance Company pointed Gallagher out to police as he walked west, 80% in the East, and 59% in the West. to his home, which is 200 yards away. Mother Superior bases her findings from a Richard Settipane Claustrophobia, after a drunken British recent Gallup study. PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER woman coming home from vacation in Carlo Scostumato claims God wants spiri- Greece tried to open the door of a charter tual fruit, not religious nuts. FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD plane at 33,000 feet. “Apparently she wanted The priestly looking Joe Guzzo of North to catch some fresh air,” said police. Billerica, says, “God is not only a present And All Other Losses Pertaining to Frank Arricale, says, “Booze makes a man help in time of trouble, but also a great help Your Home or Business. colorful; it gives him a red nose, a white in keeping us out of trouble. One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 liver, a yellow streak, and a blue outlook.” The aspiring Steven Sebestyen thinks Boston, Massachusetts 02114 Tom Analetto of Medford, says, “Pity the God holds us responsible, not for what we poor drunkard who started out to get mel- have, but for what we could have; not for 24 Hour Service low, them he got ripe, and ended up rotten.” what we are, but for what we might be. (617) 523-3456 Joey Antonelli of Somerville, says, “A Steven’s adorable wife, “Mother” Theresa, FAX (617) 723-9212 boozer insisted that his liquor bill was says, “God is not only a present help in time deductible as a medical expense. My friends of trouble, but also a great help in keeping and I drink to each other’s health.” us out of trouble.” Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill heard many The saintly looking Rosalie Cunio of 1st Generation folks contend that sleeping out of doors Waltham, says, “No person can fully and makes one beautiful. That explains the completely discharge his debt to Almighty Italian-American charming appearance of the town’s drunk. God, but surely he can make regular pay- Reminder! The noted musicologist Albert ments on it.” Vita Orlando Sinopoli Natale celebrates his birthday on Monday, Robyn Waters of Swampscott, thinks Shares with us August 18. Other notables also born on people always get into trouble when they August 18: Antonio Salieri, Italian com- think they can handle their lives without a delightful recollection poser, actress Shelley Winters, actors God. of her memories as a child Patrick Swayze and Robert Redford. Rumors Robyn’s husband Paul, says, “The Lord have it that Shelley Winters and Natale will didn’t burden us with work. He blessed us growing up in be celebrating their birthdays together in with it.” Boston’s “Little Italy” Boston’s North End at the Dolce Vita. This spring’s salmonella outbreak, which Show business reminiscing with Albert federal health investigators wrongly blamed and a collection of Natale. At age five, Mickey Rooney made his on tomatoes, cost the tomato industry more Italian family recipes motion picture debut as a midget in “Not to than $100 million in lost sales and lower Be Trusted” in 1925. Among the nicknames prices. from the homeland. for Frank Sinatra over his long career: “The Let’s hear it! Happy Birthday! Al Natale! Voice,” “The Swooner,” “King of the Rat Louder! Happy Birthday! Al Natale! Happy Great as Gifts Pack,” “Chairman of the Board,” and “Ole Birthday! Al Natale! Happy Birthday! Al Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH Blue Eyes.” Bandleader Artie Shaw was Natale! Happy Birthday! Al Natale! Louder! or order an autographed copy from the first of six husbands for actress Lana Happy Birthday! Al Natale! Happy Birthday! Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 Turner. Artie and Lana were married for Al Natale! Louder! Happy Birthday! Al Natale! Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling one year (1940-41). The first time Mae AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008 Page 13

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For the past few weeks, I don and his wife had two reception was held at the have been writing stories older boys and two daughters Andy house and the house about spending the month of who were in their mid teens. of a neighbor next door. As August in Maine. For my fa- And, there was Arthur’s fa- we toasted the newly weds, ther, it was a break from ther, whom we all called Old Babbononno and I clinked working two jobs all of his Vic. He and Babbononno champagne glasses after the life. Regardless of what he were about the same age best man proposed a toast. did during the day through- and hit it off right from the After the clink, my grandfa- out the years, he also played beginning in spite of the fact ther looked at me and said, music at night. For Babbo- that Babbononno couldn’t “Stupido, mi nepoto, tu sei nonno, it was a rural get understand what was said stupido.” (Stupid, my grand- away. My grandparents had through a thick Maine ac- son, you’re stupid.”) My never taken a vacation and cent and Vic couldn’t under- grandfather didn’t mince now it was time to relax. For stand Babbononno’s frac- words. both my mother and Nanna, tured English. Vic’s home- That night, I just wanted it meant moving their kitch- made apple jack and Babbo- to be alone. The families ens from East Boston to nonno’s homemade red decided to head out to an ice Winthrop, Maine. For me, it wine did the translation. cream parlor in downtown meant getting away from the There was the Andy fam- Augusta and I chose to stay street corner, and the ily from Augusta. Actually at the Andy house and Seville Theater. Irene Andy was the sister of watch TV. Judy had a cat who Last week, I mentioned Lionel Lemeux. She had never liked me. Every time Novelist Ben Mezrich and Tonya Mezrich enjoy the that Dad let me invite my married Emil Andy (Emelio I was close to him, he would Renaissance Boston opening. friends, one at a time, to the Auidi) who ventured north hiss and turn away. That (Photo by Roger Farrington) cottage. When you are an from Connecticut years ear- night, as I watched the Ed only child, there are many lier. The locals referred to Sullivan Show, the cat ing on the Boards of several concessions that are granted him as the Eye-tal-yen.They jumped on my lap and cried financial, direct services, and this was one of them. I had three girls and one boy. out loud as I cried inside. I’ll health care, arts and cul- mentioned a buddy and fel- Two of the girls were about never forget that cat. He tural agencies in the U.S. low employee from the my age, Earline and Judy. must have sensed my emo- as well as in Europe. She Seville, Carl Sinatra. There Judy and I were a year apart tions all those years and was and her husband Bernd were a few others that were and I was smitten from the just jealous. Ulken, a retired Delta Air- included at various points in moment I saw her. We dated Looking back in retro- line Captain, have two chil- time, John Manfredonia during the summer months spect, things happen for a dren, Dieter and Clara whom I had grown up with, for about three years but her reason. My concentration Ulken. John Alaimo, one of my clos- idea of a “dreamboat” was headed toward my careers Ms. Nelson’s other inter- est childhood friends, today Pat Boone. As a matter of and I made sure there were ests include piano music, a jazz pianist on Martha’s fact, the year after I gradu- no loves in my life. If I had painting, writing, medieval Vinyard, my cousins An- ated college we headed for been the groom that day, I history and literature, bicy- thony and Ralph Pepe, and a Maine, not to spend August never would have played cling and running, and she few other teens that I at the cottage, but to attend with some of the jazz greats, holds a license as a private chummed around with back Judy’s wedding with her Pat I would never have made it pilot. She also is an active in the day. Boone look-alike. to Hollywood, and later, I member in her family orga- There were the children of I was on my own by this never would have gone back nization dedicated to the summer residents that were time but accepted the invi- to school for an advanced preservation of their ances- Congratulations and Best Wishes are in order to there every summer. Next to tation to Maine for the wed- degree and met, Loretta, tral castle in her hometown Mike and Nara’s cottage was ding. Even though Nanna whom I’ve been married to of Sulzfeld/Baden, Germany. Esther Nelson, who will the Lemeux family. Lionel was gone by this point in now for over 30 years. Oh “I am delighted that our become the Boston Lyric Opera’s new General & Lemeux was a writer for the time, Babbononno came also, I never would have be- succession plan for my Lewiston Sun, a daily news- along. My folks never said come a writer for this paper departure has resulted in Artistic Director effective paper that was popular in anything to me about Judy’s and there would never have the appointment of Esther September 2. (Photo courtesy of central Maine. He and his intended. Later in life, he been a column called, “Nanna Nelson,” Ms. Del Sesto said. wife had several children, mentioned that he and Emil and Babbononno.” So, I guess “During her tenure at Mia Howard) the oldest of which I was had once talked about Judy things happen for a reason. Glimmerglass, one of BLO’s “The Provincetown Ten- friendly with. To the other and me and how nice it As we teens became young co-production partners, I had nessee Williams Theater side of Mike and Nara was would be if we all became one adults in our twenties, we all a wonderful working rela- Festival” takes place Thurs- the Brailey cottage. They big family. My mother was stopped accompanying our tionship with her and gained day, September 25 through had a daughter who was a oblivious to the whole thing. parents to Maine during the great respect for her leader- Sunday, September 28, at few years older that we mid Although I never mentioned summer months. After ship, her intelligence, her various venues in Province- teens, and of course, she anything to Babbononno, Babbononno passed away, it aesthetic sense, and her town, Massachusetts. Addi- barely acknowledged us. when we were at the Andy was just Mom and Dad head- warmth and sense of humor. tional details on the sched- Next to them was the home for a prenuptial party ing north during the sum- I am so pleased she will suc- ule of performances and Roache family. Both parents the night before the wedding, mer. It got to a point where ceed me and I’m committed events will be announced. were college professors and Babbononno looked at the the summer place got to be to ensuring BLO’s ongoing Festival passes, including fit the stereotype. Their two happy couple as they were too much for my folks and success by facilitating a access to all 12 shows, are children couldn’t play with being photographed, leaned Dad sold the cottage at smooth transition in leader- available online at www.twpt the rest of us; they had to over to me and whispered, Frosty’s point in Winthrop, ship over the next few own.org or through 1-866- study all summer. Their “Jenny, datsa suppoz-da be Maine. Looking back, months.” 789-TENN (8366). Audience teenage son walked around you, not il Americano wadda though, those days were Congratulations and Best members can also become all day talking to himself in looka da same-a lu singer, some of the most memo- Wishes to all! patrons by purchasing a a dialect of French that was Pat Boone. I didn’t think any- rable in my life. I’ll never for- Patrons of the third annual Williams Pass, which in- spoken before the time of one was aware of my feelings get the wonderful summer “Provincetown Tennessee cludes tickets to all perfor- Joan of Arc. for the young lady, least of all months of my youth. GOD Williams Theater Festival” mances as well as access to Across the road from the Babbononno. I guess he was BLESS AMERICA will be in for a treat when exclusive parties and events, lakeside cottages were the more perceptive that I gave they have the opportunity to and more. Single tickets are homes of the local inhab- him credit for being. enjoy coffee with veteran also now on sale, through itants. The only family that The day of the wedding Remember Your stage and screen stars Eli www.twptown.org. was that close to Mike and came and we all watched the Wallach and Anne Jackson! For more information, Nara or my parents was the Pat Boone look alike and Loved Ones The famous duo will offer including new details on Gordon family. Arthur Gor- Judy take their vows. The insight into the work of Festival performances and Tennessee Williams in a events as they become avail- conversation over coffee on able, visit www.twptown.org. AW FFICES OF L O the final day of the weekend Enjoy! celebration of the work, life FRANK J. CIANO and legacy of America’s great (Be sure to visit Hilda GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW playwright. Morrill’s gardening Web site, “Coffee with Eli Wallach www.bostongardens.com. DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS The Post-Gazette and Anne Jackson” is a In addition to events covered CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. accepts memorials special private program for and reported by the columnist, throughout the year. Williams Pass holders and “The Socially Set” is compiled 617-354-9400 Festival donors, set for from various other sources Si Parla Italiano Please call Sunday, September 28 at such as news and press re- 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 617-227-8929 11:00 a.m. at the Fine Arts leases, PRNewswire services, Work Center. etc.) Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008

The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) NORTH END FEASTS, TRADITIONS AND FAMILY ROOTS Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco laughter. The crowds. The cries of joy. Re- membering the old days. NATURAL GAS, FROM RUSSIA TO EUROPE … Via Italy! As a Sicilian with grandparents from The Italian oil exploring corporation ENI and the Russian Sciacca, I have always been proud of my GAZPROM have partnered to form a corporation, SOUTH roots and the sacrifices made by the gen- STREAM, devoted to bring natural gas to Europe from Rus- erations before me. My grandfather passed sia. An agreement with Bulgaria (50-50) will allow Russia away at the age of 45 years old and never to build a gas pipeline through the Bulgarian territory and saw the dream of his children growing up will bring the natural gas directly to Italy, via Greece, and American. He struggled to create the oppor- to the rest of Europe through Rumania, Hungary, and tunities, his children would realize but they Austria. Italy and Russia (South Stream) and Bulgaria have couldn’t be there to see it. also signed a protocol that will oversee the planning by the Those Italian immigrants were a strong end of 2008, and the execution of the complex project. The people but they also had strong roots both in South Stream partners have agreed to bring in other part- their religion and their families. ners too. The gas pipeline will bring to Europe, after cross- The feasts continue to be a way for today’s ing the Black Sea, 30 billions cubic meters of natural gas. Italian Americans to remember those be- The gas pipeline may add further lines to make delivery of The Hanover St. Firehouse has a brand fore us who created these traditions which gas to areas that by the present plans are far away from continue to help us today. the main lines. The gas pipeline will cross the Black Sea new Ladder 1 apparatus that arrived in July. It became a big hit for kids and adults It’s not just about carrying a statue; it’s at a depth of 2 km (about 6400’) for 900 Km (@ 563 mi.). The about carrying ourselves through life. Sum- old continent must now get ready to prepare the adequate at the St. Agrippina Feast. Shown here checking out the new Ladder 1 are Tom mer may turn to winter but we know sum- infrastructures for the distribution of gas to the local cus- mer will return again. tomers. The Russian gas, which joins the other coming and Jennifer Burrell of Atlanta, GA from Algeria (via Sicily across the Mediterranean Sea and (Photo by Sal G) Tunisia), can guarantee the necessary strategic supply of gas to Italy and to the rest of Europe. I’ve been summering at the North End feasts this year. There’s nothing like going ITALIAN ASSEMBLY PLANT FOR HELICOPTERS, back to your family’s roots. FUNCTIONAL AT PHILADELPHIA, PA ... Last February Remembering the struggles that brought (2008) a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at Philadel- my grandparents here over 100 years ago phia, Pa. The ribbon sported the name of the Italian multi- to start a new life and build an American national FINNMECCANICA’s outshoot AGUSTA WETLAND. family. It is a new plant where the bi-turbo helicopters AW I39 will The Sacred Heart Church has been there be assembled. The Finnmeccanica’s CEO, Pier Francesco through good times and bad. An anchor for Guarguaglini and other top brass of the company, as well the community surrounding the church and as members of the US Congress, were in attendance. This North Square. assembly plant will complement the other one operating in My grandmother’s family arrived in the Italy, at Vergiate (prov. Varese), and both plants will be able North End first back in the 1890’s and made to satisfy the ever increasing demand for the Italian- Fleet Street home. designed helicopter. The Philadelphia plant can build 30 The Assenza family sponsored the helicopters beginning in 2009. The helicopter AW 139 is Giarratani family and the two shared fam- a very versatile machine. Its use varies greatly, from medi- ily life together calling the North End home. In between scurrying in from the rain at cal emergencies to transportation and delivery of goods. I remember living in the North End going times folks had a great time at the The police can use them in the surveillance of the bor- to the Fisherman’s Feast at night with all St. Agrippina Feast. The rain comes and ders. The backlog has jumped dramatically. Already 300 those colorful lights hanging above the goes like the folks spending another day models have been ordered from all corners of the world. streets. The smell of good food. The sound of at the North End Feasts. (Photo by Sal G) About 110 have already been delivered. The cost varies, from $10 million to $15 million, to satisfy the customers’ needs. At the Philadelphia plant they are building a mini • Rich Liberals (Continued from Page 1) helicopter, the smallest in the world. Because of the de- averages 6 percent higher Yet again, liberals do not “Put Your Money Where Your mand the Philadelphia plant is going to expand in order to than the former. This is put their money where Mouth Is Act,” which would boost production. Already 2000 people work at the US plant also not to mention the their mouths are. Thank- formalize the process of and more are going to be aired, particularly when the ex- fact that conservatives do- fully, Republicans are be- giving more money to the pansion occurs. The world markets continue to expand, nate both more time and coming more prepared to government than your tax especially India and Japan. The American market repre- blood than their liberal deal with the hypocrisy. In bracket requires. sents 30% of the entire world market. counterparts. his last State of the Union What else are rich liberals Perhaps even more strik- Address, President Bush left like Kirkpatrick waiting for? • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) ing, however, is Brooks’s us with this gem: They say it is “unfair” that ksissing up to the middle. As president of the United finding that people who “Others have said they they don’t have to pay more Lupo points out, the country States? In the end, regard- embrace the theory that would personally be happy to the government consider- has troubles. Two endless less of what either Lupo or “government has a respon- to pay higher taxes. I wel- ing their high incomes. Well, wars in Iraq and Afghani- Graham opine, the Ameri- sibility to reduce income come their enthusiasm. I’m they don’t have to pay more, stan. Both seem endless. can people are getting two inequality” donate to charity pleased to report that the but they certainly still can. Meanwhile, the economy is second tier candidates in four times less than what IRS accepts both checks and Will they not fight the injus- going down the toilet and 2008. One who seeks Cam- is donated by those who do money orders.” tice? We’re waiting. our health care system is elot and the other whose not believe in such a role Congressman John Camp- © 2008 North Star Writers on life support. I also agree new name seems to be John for the government. In other bell has invited liberals to do Group. May not be repub- with Graham that Obama McCain Bush. words, the people who want the same by introducing the lished without permission. is hardly the “Chosen One” as As George Corley Wallace to increase income equality his supporters seemingly said forty years ago. “There’s expect everyone else to sac- like to think he is. Obama not a dime’s worth of differ- rifice toward that goal, but recently held a Boston fund- ence between them.” not themselves. NORTH END raiser costing folks $15,000 Liberals argue that if gov- a piece, or $25,000 per Zume’s Coffee House ernment was not a primary couple. Considering how spe- Stopped into Zume’s the avenue for helping the poor, cial liberals think he is, per- other day on Main Street in then the sick and the home- PRINTING haps diners should have paid Charlestown. The place is less would all die because 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 for dinner with gold, frank- named after someone’s dog, there would be no one forc- incense or myrrh. I kid you not. ing individuals to help them Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette Lupo on the other hand is I thought it was just out. First of all, this is false correct too. Obama contin- another yuppie place, but it reasoning, because people ues to play good defense really wasn’t. It’s not my par- are clearly still donating Quality Printing when he should be going on ents or your parents coffee even on top of the large the offense against John shop. Has the look of a share of income they are for all your McCain. However, what’s Starbucks with those soft losing to the government — the news media darling to living room chairs you could so imagine how much more Commercial and Personal Needs do? Act like a Boston pol fall asleep in. they would donate if they slinging mud and hope it I stopped by because I felt were able to keep more of Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers sticks or act like Charlton adventurous and tried some- their money. But even if, Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations Heston as he stretches out thing I think was called an for argument’s sake, such Announcements • Business Forms and Documents his hands opening up the “upside down, inside out, reasoning was credible, then Red Sea? Remember, Heston black and white latte” cre- the problem apparently lies — COMPETITIVE PRICES — wasn’t Moses, just an actor ated by Dory DiNoro. What- with tight-fisted liberals, who played him. Could the ever, it was called it tasted and not conservatives, as same be said of Obama and great and the price wasn’t we are constantly made to 617-227-8929617-227-8929 his acting like the next bad either. believe. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008 Page 15

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY EXTRA Innings August 21- 28, 2008 by Sal Giarratani FILMS Gems from the World Cinema North End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter St. Telephone 617-227-8135. Wednesday, The Rays Keep on Winning, the Sox and Yankees Aug. 27. The Motorcycle Diaries, (2004, 126 min., starts at 5:30 p.m.). Seem to be Duking it Out for Wild Card Who would have “thunk” that the Rays who The Sox are doing pretty well consider- OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS stunk last season would continue to be the ing the bad breaks, but things could only Conversation with Friends East Boston Branch Library, hottest team in baseball. get better with Manny in LA and Jason Bay Monday, Aug. 25 276 Meridian St. Tel. 617-569-0271. at They keep winning and could be the in left. 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in an informal setting. Boston Celtics of baseball in October. Or they Jon Lester and Dice-K have become the Knitting Circle Orient Heights Branch Library, 18 Barnes could flop at the end like last year’s Rockies. team’s future. Josh Beckett is better than Thursdays, Avenue, East Boston, Tel. 617-567-2516. Meanwhile, the Sox and Yankees try to his record and Tim Wakefield can still Aug. 21 & Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. An evening of knitting and keep up with them. No one wants to fight it knuckle down opponents. chat. Bring a project. out for the Wild Card but it looks like a good Papa is Pap and our bullpen? Let’s not go Hypertension Screenings and Blood Pressure Checks back up plan in case the Rays are there. West End Branch Library, 151 Cambridge Street, Boston. uncatchable. The Yankees? The less said, the better! Tel. 617-523-3957. Monday, Aug. 25 at 1:30 p.m. MGH Senior HealthWISE Program will provide hypertension screenings and blood pressure checks. • St. Anthony’s Feast (Continued from Page 6) CHILDREN’S FILMS Children’s Films Charlestown Branch Library, 179 Main spend some time in the Hennessey of Boston. Music sor floats, and color guard. St. Tel. 617-242-1248. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 10:30 a.m. North End of Boston and by the North End’s own Saint (12 Noon – 10:00 PM) Children’s Films East Boston Branch Library, 276 enjoy four full days of free John School Choir. Followed Classic Italian American Meridian St. Tel. 617-569-0271. Friday, Aug. 22 activities at this, the most by the Blessing with the entertainment on the Main at 10 a.m. Now through Aug. 29 Authentic of Italian Street Relic of Saint Anthony and Stage (Noon – 11:00PM) Festivals: The Feast of Distribution of Blessed Saint Closing Ceremonies — EXHIBITS Saint Anthony and Santa Anthony Bread (5:00 PM – Saint Anthony is returned Friends of the West End Branch Library Exhibit/ Lucia. main stage) to his permanent chapel Contest West End Branch Library, 151 Cambridge St. North End Iron Chef — to salute Santa Lucia and Among the other highlights Tel. 617-523-3957. Now through Aug. 29. Vote for your Watch out for flying frying celebrate the opening cer- of this four day festival: favorite photograph submitted by a neighbor. Winners pans and quick whisks at emonies of the Feast of will be announced at a tea at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 this year’s high pressure Santa Lucia. Opening Ceremonies in- culinary showdown featur- • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) cluding the exposition and ing the North End’s great MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 events when they occur. lawsuit and as a result were procession of the Statue of chefs at the Filippo Berio Grand Procession of An August 5 Globe article, foreclosed upon. Servicers Saint Anthony and the Culinary Pavilion. (Saturday Santa Lucia through the “Suit blames loan servicer for owe owners at least the op- blessing of the crowds and and Sunday at 7PM) streets of the North End with pending foreclosure,” related portunity to restructure streets of the North End Benvenuti Parade with marching bands and color the story of a Westford couple their mortgage. (7:00 PM) classic Italian street bands guard. (3:00PM) who repeatedly attempted to Boston will continue to and strolling singers Enjoy some great enter- contact their servicer and reach out to residents, to SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 (6:30 PM) tainment and celebrate a the servicer’s attorney to provide free home buying Children’s activities, in- Spectacular musical per- traditional feast night in discuss an arrangement courses and other programs. cluding face painting, formance by “The Next Mario the neighborhood. (All day) through which they could For more information, go to games and prizes Lanza” Aaron Caruso on the All entertainment is free successfully repay their loan the Boston Home Center Outdoor Celebration of Main Stage (8:00PM) and open to the public. Visi- and avoid foreclosure. They website at www.cityofbos the Mass — Celebrate the tors will have to pay for food th never connected with the ton.gov/dnd/hbs/ or call 200 Anniversary of the SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 and drink at vendor stands servicer, according to their 617-635-HOME. Archdiocese of Boston dur- Grand Procession of Saint and piazza. ing a special Mass in Anthony through the For more information visit honor of Saint Anthony with streets of the North End with www.saintanthonysfeast.com • Garden Contest (Continued from Page 7) celebrant Bishop Robert ten marching bands, spon- or call 617-723-8669 PORCH, BALCONY OR Jamaica Plain DECK GARDEN — 1st Place: MEDIUM YARD GARDEN Terry & Matthew Stone, — 1st Place: Ray Soohoo & Charles-town; 2nd Place: William Brown, Roxbury; 2nd Nadine Firth, Charlestown; Place: Colette Jackson & 3rd Place: Ruth & Tom Mary & Paul Hynes, Hyde Mahoney, West Roxbury Park; 3rd Place: Dorothy SHADE GARDEN — 1st Ricci, East Boston Place: Marlene Karas, South LARGE YARD GARDEN — End; 2nd Place: Dave Kimel- 1st Place: Don Mawson & berg, Charlestown; 2nd Place: Bill Lottero, Roxbury; 2nd Martha McDonough, Hyde Place: Catharine & James Park; 3rd Place: Carole Claiborne, Mattapan; 3rd Holladay, Back Bay Place: Lee & Paul Robinson, SMALL YARD GARDEN — Dorchester 1st Place: Mark Landin and Dale Malone, Dorchester; LEGAL NOTICE nd 2 Place: Andrea & Brian Commonwealth of Massachusetts McEachern, East Boston; The Trial Court 3rd Place: Tom Davey, Probate and Family Court Department MIDDLESEX Division LEGAL NOTICE Docket No. 08P3195EP1 In the Estate of Commonwealth of Massachusetts ANNE W NORSWORTHY Probate Court SUFFOLK ss. Late of ACTON Docket No. 04P1265 In the County of MIDDLESEX Date of Death June 25, 2008 To all persons interested in the guardian- ship of Joanne Celona of Boston in the NOTICE OF PETITION County of Suffolk. A petition has been pre- FOR PROBATE OF WILL sented to said Court by Diane Huttunen of To all persons interested in the above Boston in the County of Suffolk and is the captioned estate, a petition has been pre- guardian of the person and the estate of sented praying that a document purport- Fill out coupon below and mail with payment to: Post-Gazette, PO Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113. Joanne Celona. Praying that this Honorable ing to be the last will of said decedent Court amend the permanent decree of guard- be proved and allowed, and that RONALD ianship as follows: 1. Approve the authori- A NORET of ACTON IN THE County of zation and administration of any and all MIDDLESEX be appointed executor, named medications including antipsychotic medi- in the will to serve without surety. cations as required by her physician; and 2. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Appoint counsel to monitor the administra- YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE tion of any and all medications to Joanne A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Celona, and for such further relief as this AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Honorable Court may deem just and proper O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) for the reasons more fully described in said ON AUGUST 29, 2008. petition. In addition, you must file a written affidavit IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, of objections to the petition, stating specific YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY SHOULD FILE facts and grounds upon which the objection A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID is based, within thirty (30) days after the COURT AT BOSTON BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK return day (or such other time as the court, IN THE FORENOON on the 28th day of on motion with notice to the petitioner, may August, 2008, the return day of this citation. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, JOHN M. SMOOT, ESQUIRE, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, First Justice of said Court this 31st day of July, ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, July 25, 2008. Richard Iannella John R. Buonomo WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Register of Probate Register of Probate Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 15, 2008

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

a man that respects and gives back to those in need DON’T FORGET — The two elected to the Basketball Hall of help. Jimmy Burchfield, gold medal basketball games of Fame in 1971. a class gentleman with in the Summer Olympics THE MINNESOTA TIMBER- CES, at Twin Rivers, Lin- that will be on tap for the final WOLVES — Have re-signed coln, Rhode Island. Starts at weekend of the extravaganza. former Celtics players Ryan 6:00pm serving of Italian Both the women’s and Gomes and Sebastian Telfair appetizers, followed by a men’s gold medal games will to new contracts. They were great four-course meal. For be shown live on NBC and among a number of players tickets to the Fights on there’s an excellent chance sent to the Wolves in the deal August 22, and for the Hon- that both the Team USA for Kevin Garnett on July 31, oring of Jimmy Burchfield, men and women will be go- 2007. September 27, at Twin ing for Olympic glory at that Gomes played in all 82 Rivers, call CES Promotions point. regular season games for the at (401) 724-2253. The women’s game will be Wolves last season, averaging The welterweights are telecast at 10 a.m. on Satur- 12.6 points and 5.8 rebounds speaking up again, with day, August 23 with the men’s per game. Originally selected their fist. This time Joshua game to follow at 2:30 a.m. on in the second round (50th Clottey and Zab Judah Oscar De La Hoya Sunday, August 24. overall) by the C’s in the 2005 spoke with their hands. Oh, and now to a question NBA draft, his big night of the that routinely comes up every year came on January 31 Peter Manfredo, Jr. Clottey 35-2-0, 21 KOs of up, as Super-middleweights New York defeated Zab ... HBO, on Saturday, Novem- four years: Why isn’t basket- when he fired in a career- August 22! Peter Man- Judah of New York. Judah’s ber 15 gives us, Jermain ball in the Winter Olympics? high 35 points against Golden fredo Jr. 35-5-0, 15 KOs, of record is now 36-6-0, 25 KOs, Taylor mixing it up with Because the International State, Providence, battles with with this loss. Joshua Jeff Lacy in a Super- Olympic Committee defines “We’re really happy to have Donnie McCrary 24-7-0, 13 Clottey, now reigns as the middleweight brawl, could a winter sport as one that is re-signed Ryan,” said former KOs, at Twin Rivers in Lin- IBF Welterweight Champion be? ... Then on November 22, played upon or contest over a Celtics star and current coln, Rhode Island for the of the world, by way of ninth in Las Vegas, Ricky Hatton snow or ice surface. That de- Timberwolves VP Kevin NABF Interim Super Middle- round TKO ... The Falmouth and Paul Malignaggi square cision places basketball in McHale in a press release. weight Title. McCrary was a road race on Sunday, August up, in what I believe could the summer games. “He was one of our most con- top rated finisher in the 10. Iron Mike Pusateri does be one of the best fights of SO YOU WANT TO BE LIKE sistent performers last year. Contender series, aired on his thing. Like back in the the year, in this light wel- MICHAEL PHELPS — Well, One of our top priorities was television. We remember old days, he’s still running. terweight scrap, I believe you had better like being in keeping him in a Wolves uni- the never say quit. The blood Good luck, and “May the both feel that they will con- the water. For the past sev- form. Ryan is the consum- and guts Peter Manfredo who Wind be always, at your vincingly defeat the other. eral years, Phelps, the Olym- mate professional and a great entertained millions while back! ... Then on Monday, Who, will win this important pic swimming phenom, has asset to our organization, giving it his all. Also on this August 18, T.B.A., Silvio fight? Then on HBO-PPV, spent a minimum of five both on the court and in the fight card are several other Branco does battle with Saturday, December 6 Oscar hours in the pool every day, community.” star studded fight stars in, Adrian Diaconu for the WBC De La Hoya does battle with logging about seven miles per Telfair, a 6-0 guard, aver- Joey McCreedy of “Fight Light heavyweight title ... TBA, as Junior middle- session. Few people on earth aged 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds City Lowell”, Bo Bo Starn- Then on Saturday, August weights. Ring Magazine, could approach his skill, even and a career-high 5.9 assists ino, Joe “K.O. Kid” Spina, 30 on ARD TV Nicoley March 1972, the article on fewer his dedication. per game over the span of the Angel Camacho, Edwin Valuev and John Ruiz clash Page 47 starts, “Meet the COMING SOON — Will be 60 contests in which he saw Rodriguez, and more. for the WBA Heavyweight Champs-Then and now” by the 2008-2009 edition of the action. He missed the final Then on September 27, Title ... Saturday, October 11, Pete Heller, First par- Celtics. In fact, it will be 21 games of the season with at Twin Rivers Jimmy in Germany, Samuel Peter agraph. “In the early and sooner than you think. The a sprained left ankle. He was Burchfield, voted, “Out- battles Vitali Klitschko in a mid-1950’s, a good looking first preseason game is slated with the Celtics for only the standing man of the Year!” dual to be the WBC Heavy- young Italian fighter from for October 8 — against the 2006-2007 campaign. by the “ITALO-American weight Champion .... Then Boston became the most Philadelphia 76ers at the At a press conference Club!”, the oldest Italian on the same day October 11, feared puncher in the wel- Mullins Center on the cam- Telfair said “the ankle is 100 Club in the United States. on Showtime, Chad Dawson, terweight division, and pus of UMass-Amherst. Other percent now. It feels good. I’ve Given to a man who’s done dukes it out with Antonio blasted his way to the top of games in New England will been working out every day the most for children, hos- Tarver, in a light heavy- the division, and finally an- be against Cleveland in on it.” pitals and those in need. weight battle ... Saturday, nexing what he had dreamed Providence (Oct. 10) and with McHale added that he felt That’s, Jimmy Burchfield of October 18, on P.P.V., Kelly of since he was a kid, the Houston in Manchester, N.H. very positive about being able CES Promotions who’s more Pavlik and former champion Championship of the World! (Oct. 11). There are two pre- to re-sign Telfair, who went than just a promoter. He is Bernard Hopkins mix it Tony DeMarco. season contests set for the into the summer as a ques- Garden — against Cleveland tion mark. “We fully antici- Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. followed pate Sebastian being a huge by a matchup with New Jer- contributor to our team. Just sey on Oct. 19. The Nets game knowing that he adapted and Come Join the has a rather unusual start improved (during last season) time even for a Sunday — it’s gave me a comfort level that National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame 3:30 p.m. I wanted to stay with him.” EIGHTY FOR THE HERO — The Timberwolves also of New England Chapter, Inc. With all the coverage of the have 6-10 center-forward Al Olympics, it didn’t get much Jefferson, widely viewed as a “Taste of the North End” media attention but some- rising star by Celtics man- what of a milestone was agement before being sent reached August 9 when one west as part of the Garnett 5th Annual Bocce Tournament of the NBA’s most revered fig- deal. The Celtics thought so ures celebrated 80 years on much of the young standout good old terra firma. that he was protected from Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 1 pm That would be Celtics living any deals during the night of legend Bob Cousy, the New the 2007 NBA draft. All that Langone Bocce Courts - Commercial Street (North End) York City native who came changed about a month later north to go to college at Holy when Garnett became avail- $50.00 per player (2 players per team) Cross and never left, choos- able. includes entry fee, tournament tee shirt, ing to reside in Worcester Jefferson had a fine year for ever since. the lowly Wolves, averaging Joe Pace cookout, Spadafora Slush. Sometimes called the 21.0 points and 11.1 rebounds To raise funds for scholarships and the North End Community. Houdini of the Hardwood, the while playing in all 82 games. Cooz played for the Celtics Unfortunately, he couldn’t lift Please complete the registration information requested and detach and return with check to during six of their 17 NBA the team, as the Wolves fin- NIASHF - P.O. Box 130135 - Boston, MA 02113 championship seasons, in- ished a disappointing 22-60, For information please contact - Pam 781-956-7441 - Donato Frattaroli 617-367-5915 cluding his final year as a tied with Memphis for the player (1963). He also was third worst record in the NBA. Chris Zizza 508-341-9291 - Philip Frattaroli 781-588-3911 selected to the All-Star team Only Miami (21-67) and Se- 13 times, was named to the attle (20-62) were worse. All-NBA First Team on 10 After such a poor season, PLAYER NAME(S) ______occasions and was the the Wolves should improve. Address ______league’s MVP for the 1956- But it’s all relative. Playing in 1957 season. During the the Western Conference with City or Town ______Phone: ______league’s Golden Anniversary a number of quality teams, season, Cousy was named don’t expect the NBA Playoffs _____ Player ($50.00) Please circle shirt size S M L XL XXL one of the 50 greatest play- to come to the Land of 10,000 ers in NBA history. He was Lakes any time soon.