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from Publisher, Pam Donnaruma and the Staff of the Post-Gazette Can you fill in the missing names? Left to Right: Charles Collura, ______, Anthony Marzio, Mr. Simione, Gregory Francisco, Ski Scarpone, Rocky Tuttela, Andy Gianquinto, Michael Marzio, Mr. DeFranzo, ______and Gigs. (Circa 1950) (Photo courtesy of Anthony Forgione) News Briefs by Sal Giarratani Mayor’s Column by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston Last month, people all over the world house gas emissions by 25% by 2020 and How About Joining the celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Earth highlights how climate action will bring Salesian Boys & Girls Club? Day. Here in Boston, we continue to significant economic benefits to Boston. move our city forward with innovative I am excited about this plan and com- The other day I dropped by the Salesian Boys new green projects and initiatives. mitted to moving the ambitious agenda & Girls Club on Byron Street in Eastie to see Whether it is the efforts of a local busi- forward so that Boston may realize the my sister-in-law Renee Landry who is on the ness owner, our neighborhood residents, full benefits of a low carbon city and en- Club’s staff. She was glad to see me and showed or the leadership of our government, sure that our city remains a vibrant one me around the place. It reminded me of my collectively our efforts in sustainability for future generations. boyhood days back in Roxbury when I used to are the reason Boston is recognized as Other exciting initiatives include a go over to the Emmanuel House where the one of the greenest cities in the nation. proposal to develop a 1.65 megawatt wind Graymoor Nuns had a great afterschool pro- Boston’s business and residential com- turbine on Moon Island, a property owned gram. It kept all of us out of trouble which is munities are doing an outstanding job by Boston but located within the munici- something the Salesian Club does as well. of implementing practices to make Bos- pal boundary of Quincy. The City of Bos- For more information, you can stop by, call ton a greener, more sustainable, and ton is working with Quincy officials to 617-567-6626 or click on to salesianclub.com. livable city. I presented the fourth an- move the project forward, which would Veteran’s Salute nual Mayor’s Green Awards last week provide enough electricity to power The Vietnam Combat Veterans Armed Forces to four residences and fourteen busi- 807 homes in Boston and Quincy. held their annual Veterans Salute last Thurs- nesses recognizing their commitment We have also received $63 million in day, April 29. The memorial service honored to sustainability. From creating a green energy efficiency improvements for 48 young men who gave their lives for freedom roof/garden to implementing energy Boston Housing Authority facilities serving as Vietnam Veterans honorably was management, water conservation and across the city. The improvements held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Clock other sustainable practices, their com- are expected save the BHA more than Tower at Marina Bay. Through us, they will live mitment to our community and the en- $56 million in energy costs over the next forever. vironment and is an outstanding ex- 20-years, result in approximately 600 ample of the leadership necessary to jobs, and reduce carbon dioxide emis- NEAA Baseball is Back advance Boston’s ambitious sustain- sions by 13,000 tons annually. Majors Youth Baseball League celebrated ability goals and continue to grow our The commitment of Boston’s residents Opening Day last Saturday, May 1 at Langone green economy. and businesses to our local community Park on Commercial Street. A Players Bar-B- Boston’s Climate Action Leadership and environment is what makes our city Que in memory of Frankie Vilar was held all Committee also presented last month, a beautiful place to live, and that com- afternoon during the double header. This year after a year-long public process, a set of mitment will help ensure Boston’s sus- I am hoping to return Saturday mornings to wide-ranging recommendations aimed tainability for the future. On April 23rd help Dom Campochiaro with his Baseball Clinic at significantly reducing greenhouse and 24th approximately 4,800 volunteers for the three and four-year olds. Someday, gas emissions and preparing for the came out to 168 sites across the city for risks of climate change in Boston. The (Continued on Page 14) report calls for reducing Boston’s green- (Continued on Page 14)

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by David Trumbull Baker’s Dozen: THE ROMAN TEMPLES 13 Ways to Save Taxpayers More Than $1 Billion The Romans built rectan- The Vestals were se- Charlie Baker has un- ing the amount of money the gular temples and circular lected at age six to ten from veiled thirteen government state spends each year on temples. They were gener- among the noble Roman reforms that could save these programs. ally intended to be seen families and were not sub- taxpayers over $1 billion. 8. Conduct forensic from the Forum which they ject to the common law, For the last four years, Gov- financial analysis for ben- faced. The entrance to the enjoyed many privileges ernor Patrick and Treasurer efits eligibility — Between temple was usually empha- and political importance. Cahill have lacked the pol- $10M to $20M in savings. sized by a deep portico (cov- At public games they sat in itical will to implement the State agencies need to ered porch). The interior the seats of honor. A strong real reforms necessary to consider more than just tax was one room with small built by Augustus in the year similarity has been noted stave off a budgetary disas- returns when determining windows, poor lighting and 42 B.C. History claims that between the House of the ter, which now faces the individuals’ eligibility for usually quite damp. This this was the site where Vestal Virgins and the later next Governor. Here are two public benefits and services. room was called the cella and Caesar’s body was cremated Christian Nunnery, between of Charlie’s proposals: A lifestyle analysis quan- usually housed some statu- in the presence of a grief the admission ceremony, 7. Require proof of legal tifies the living expenses ary or memorabilia. Some stricken public. This was the the vow of chastity, clip- residency for state benefits of individuals — such as temples had a portico only in first temple that was dedi- ping of the hair and the gar- — Between $10M to $25M credit card bills, recreation front and these were known cated to a mortal. ments that they wore. They in savings. activities, auto loans, gro- as prostyle temples, while The Temple of Vesta also watched over and kept alive Applicants applying for cery bills — and compares others had a portico front faced the same Forum and the sacred fire in the temple. state services should be the expenses to known and rear and these were was built about 205 A.D. It The fire was considered to required to verify their legal sources of income. If the known as amphi-prostyle. was the most venerated of be the source of Roman life status in this country. It is money spent during the A great many temples all temples in Rome. The and power. If the fire was al- only fair that recipients of period analyzed exceeds the were built by these pre- Cella contained a sacred fire lowed to go out, the Vestal in state services should be known funding sources, it is Christian Romans. The which was kept alive by the charge was scourged for her required to prove to state quite possible that there is most noteworthy at this time Vestal Virgins, the Roman carelessness. If the Vestal agencies they are in this another source of income. are: Goddess of the hearth. They violated her vow of chastity, country legally before ob- The state should conduct The Temple of Julius lived under strict super- she was condemned to death taining government ben- this analysis on a pilot basis Caesar faced the Forum vision in the House of the by being buried alive. efits. Currently, there is no for a few services — such as Romanum Magnum and was Vestal Virgins nearby. NEXT ISSUE: More temples uniform policy that requires public defendants and public the state to verify the legal housing — before individu- status for those applying als are deemed eligible for for all state services includ- the benefits. Rally Held for State Senate Candidate Sal DiDomenico ing public housing, unem- ployment benefits, workers David Trumbull is the compensation, and welfare. chairman of the Boston Ward Although conservative esti- Three Republican Committee. mates were used for this Boston’s Ward Three includes purpose because the data the North End, West End, part does not exist, this new of Beacon Hill, downtown, requirement could produce waterfront, Chinatown, and significant savings consider- part of the South End.

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Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Fr. John Marie Cassese, OFM 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 APRIL 6, 2010 Born Angelo Michael General of The Academy of e-mail: [email protected] Cassese in Boston’s North End American Franciscan History Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com on September 20, 1926, he and two U.S. Custodies. was the son of the late Michele In 1980 he was assigned to Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly and Domenica (Capuano) the General Curia in Rome, Published weekly by Cassese. Fr. John Marie was serving as editor of Fraternitas. Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, received into the novitiate on In 1982 he was elected Super- Boston, MA 02113 August 14, 1943. He made his ior and Director of the Acad- USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA first profession on August 15, emy of American Franciscan POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the 1944 and was admitted to History, Washington, D.C. POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 solemn vows on December 30, In 1986 he returned to New James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1947 and was ordained York and served as Parochial 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 a priest on June 25, 1950. Vicar of Most Precious Blood Vol. 114 - No. 19 Friday, May 7, 2010 Fr. John Marie celebrated his Church until 1995. first mass at St. Leonard’s From 1995-2005 Fr. John Church in the North End. Marie served as archivist of the GUEST EDITORIAL After his ordination, Fr. John Marie was sent to province and editor of the Provincial Chronicle. the Catholic University of America Washington Fr. John Marie’s body was received at the DEMOCRATS TO D.C., where he earned a Masters Degree in Shrine Church of Saint Anthony of Padua on SOAK MIDDLE-CLASS WITH TAXES History in 1952; then, for one year he taught at Sullivan and Houston Streets on April 8 by Edward P. Shallow Christopher Columbus High School in Boston. where he lay in state until Friday April 9 In 1953 Fr. John Marie was asked to assist at when a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated. In a recent memo, The Heritage Foundation reported the Provincial Curia in New York on a temporary On April 14, 2010 Fr. John Marie was laid to that Congress wants to pay for their massive new basis which lasted until 1979. During this period rest at Saint Francis Cemetery, Andover, spending with a value-added tax (VAT) on the price of goods at each stage of production. This tax is a bad Fr. John Marie served as the personal Secretary Massachusetts. idea for the United States. A significant number of to the Minister Provincial as well as fulfilling the Fr. John Marie leaves his sisters Antonetta lawmakers and even White House officials seem to duties as treasurer, archivist and secretary of Ruocco of Quincy, Josephine Esposito of agree. the province. In 1967, Fr. John Marie was elected Melrose and sister-in-law Gloria Cassese of Last week, Senator John McCain led a brigade of 85 vicar of the province and then Minister Provincial, New York. Fr. John Marie also leaves many Senators in a vote denouncing a VAT in America. serving in that capacity from I973-1979. In family members among them his nieces McCain’s non-binding sense of the Senate resolution addition, Fr. John Marie received obedience’s Jacqueline Perez and Patricia LaRosa of the accurately stated that a VAT would “cripple families from the Minister General to serve as Visitator North End. on fixed income and only further push back America’s economic recovery.” It should also be noted, according to a recent analy- sis from Americans for Tax Reform, over a decade, Kiwanis Club of East Boston Recognizes ObamaCare will add an estimated $52.3 billion in new taxes. These taxes will be levied against employers, Special Day of Service with the sick, low-income and moderate-income workers, and just about everyone else, regardless of income. BELLE ISLE MARSH CLEAN-UP PROJECT Due to the oppressive taxes to be levied, the busi- ness world are afraid to expand knowing full well On Saturday, April 10, 2010 The Kiwanis volunteers for this East Boston project joined Club of East Boston, together with members nearly 600,000 volunteers internationally in the projected energy taxes and the value added th taxes are an obstacle to job creation that impedes of the Kiwanis Club of Revere, the East Bos- devoting Saturday, April 10 , 2010 to hands- their industries When that crisis becomes a reality ton High School Key Club, the ROTC and on service projects around the community, they will close the factories and outsource production other community groups from Winthrop and contributing to nearly one million service overseas. Revere, celebrated Kiwanis International’s hours in just one day! In a recent editorial in the Wall Street Journal, newest service initiative, Kiwanis One Day, The combined efforts of the Revere and Paul Volker, economic adviser to the White House, joining 600,000 other Kiwanians in a day East Boston Kiwanis Clubs to clean the acknowledged that taxes on the rich could not begin dedicated to community service. Belle Isle Marsh area was a huge success. to finance the levels of new spending that the current The East Boston Kiwanis Club along with This annual event in April is always well government has unleashed. Even the expiration of the other volunteer participants performed a five attended and provides a great service to Bush tax rates next January and the new taxes in the hour clean-up of the Belle Isle Marsh Res- the respective surrounding communities. health-care bill will not be enough. With spending as ervation, an urban natural resource pro- Debris and weeds overshadow the beauty a share of GDP now at 25%, Democrats have to soak tected by the Department of Conservation of this natural resource and with the help the middle-class because that is where the money is. and Recreation as well as the Friends of of these community minded citizens the Look for media Democrats to begin explaining why a Belle Isle Marsh organization. marsh land gets a Spring cleaning. VAT is essential to U.S. wellbeing, even as they fail to Kiwanis One Day is a global volunteer recall Mr. Obama’s 2008 pledge not to raise taxes on action day celebrated around the world by the the middle-class. entire Kiwanis International family. Over 40 However, try selling a VAT to middle-class Ameri- cans whose incomes fell last year by 3%. A Rasmussen Poll in late March found that Americans oppose a VAT by 60% to 22% As Ricky Ricardo would say, “Mr. President, you got some splaining to do to us Middle Americans!”

President of the East Boston Savings Bank Deb Jackson was on hand Saturday morn- ing at Belle Isle Marsh, Deb was joined by The Panzini family, Joe, Pam and Matt are fellow Kiwanians, Marisa DiPietro, Bill always helping out. Also shown is Past Barney, Carol Simpson, Clark Moulaison, District Deputy Buddy Mangini, President Buddy Mangini and Revere Kiwanis of the East Boston Kiwanis Marisa President Donna Wood Pruitt. DiPietro and Judge Joe Ferrino (retired).

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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD THE ECONOMY RISES AGAIN by Sal Giarratani First quarter GDP rose sures, and the expiration of best friends now they are 3.2% as the recovery con- the $8,000 tax credit are at war. Google’s CEO, Eric Where’s Charlton Heston tinues but at a slower pace. risks going forward. Outlays Schmidt was an Apple direc- When You Need Him? The U.S. economy continued for residential structures tor then Apple launched the The world is getting sicker kids on the right or maybe to grow fueled by consum- sank 10.9% in 2009. Federal iPhone by providing maps, and sicker if you keep up with some just blew their horns at ers, the Commerce Depart- stimulus is peaking while search, and YouTube videos. the news happening around the children to move over. ment reported. GDP rose at state and local budget cuts Schmidt resigned from us. Recently, there has been One lady did the right thing. a subdued growth rate the intensify. Meantime ISM- Apple’s board in August 2009. a spat of cat torturing in North She stopped in her tracks, third straight quarterly rise Chicago said Friday that its Since then the relationship Quincy. How sick can some blocked the road with her car after a long deep reces- regional factory index rose has been frosty. Apple sued folks get? Residents of the and pulled both to safety. This sion, down from the 5.6% to a five-year high in April. the company in April 2010 neighborhood are keeping lady was being called a hero pace in the fourth quarter, Manufacturing is rebound- for patent infringement. their house cats under lock for her actions but I’m sure but missed Wall Street’s ing strongly on the U.S. Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple said and key. There have been she just thought she was do- views for a 3.3% gain. The and global recovery. Federal that “competition is healthy, three cases so far including ing the right thing. Witnesses economy could grow further Reserve policymakers reit- “but competition should cre- the aunt of a co-worker of to it all said, the woman prob- in the second half of 2010 as erated their vow last week ate their own original tech- mine. She put her cat to sleep ably kept those kids alive. stimulus and inventory to keep interest rates low nology not steal ours.” Cisco because of the pain it was In the old days, torturing building wane, and consum- for an extended period of and Hewlett Packard are now in. When they catch the animals or pretending there ers remain weak to practice time. They are probably rivals as Cisco bought a Nor- culprits, I think the appropri- aren’t kids in the middle of a strong recovery quarter about a year away or longer way based company Tanbery. ate punishment might be the street would have been after quarter, analysts pre- unless the economy starts The buy will boost Cisco’s placing them in a cage with unheard of but that was yes- dict. Wall Street looks at fur- coming back strongly, said video conferencing business four or five Zoo lions. A good terday. Today too many of us ther growth in the second Bernanke, Fed Chairman, where its biggest rival is mauling seems like justice, have become so involved with half of the year, but at a mod- before Congress. Competi- Hewlett Packard. doesn’t it? ourselves, we simply forget erately lower pace than what tion among tech companies Goldman Sacks fell on Meanwhile, what about the about what and who is around we had in the second quar- is fierce, but respectful, and a criminal probe that the two kids — one was a two- us. Too many of us have come ter, said Keith Hembre, CEO there are times when they government is launching year-old and the other was to accept this new brutality of First American Funds. just hate each other. Per- against its mortgage divi- 11 years old suffering from among human beings. Stocks sold off on news of a haps more than any other sions for fraud. Other banks autism. They ended up in the Recently, researchers have criminal probe of Goldman industry! Tech rivalries can also fell sharply on this middle of Columbus Avenue found that chimps mourn and Sacks which sold off 9%, and get nasty, with executives probe. The shares fell 9% in heavy traffic. The father cry when another chimp dies they expect it to widen to sniping at each other, run- and other banks fell sharply was apparently home but fell near them. Chimps appar- other financial firms. At this ning negative ads, filing as did Citigroup and Bank of into a deep sleep. He had no ently can grieve which most point in 1983 given the depth lawsuits, and inciting em- America. Oil is selling at idea the kids left the place. of us seem to have lost the and duration of the down ployees to crush the other $86/barrel and gold is up Perhaps, sleeping was not the capacity to watch out for each turn, GDP surged at 9.3% guys. But rivalries also serve 6% because of Greece, Por- best activity for a watchful other and value all life our us. pace, then had five straight to rally the troops, boost mo- tugal and Spain as investors parent keeping his children Back in the day when I was quarters of at least 7% tivation, and make compa- sought refuge in gold to safe from harm. a kid, folks would say, “Don’t growth. The jobless growth nies work harder. Rivalries $1,180/oz., as investors trig- Meanwhile, back on Colum- make a monkey out of me.” at 9.7%, near a 26-year high, can help a customer get an gered risk aversion flight to bus Avenue, more idiocy pre- As if monkeys were lower is expected to remain high edge in a new business area safety. This is an 18-month vailed. If you were driving than us. However, recent for some time. Investors form a battle to control an high on all metals and oils. down Columbus Avenue that news now seems sadly to in- expanded at $32 billion in area central to a company’s Greece is expected to get afternoon and saw a 2-year- dicate that monkeys may now quarter one, the first in- future. Hewlett Packard’s some emergency help soon old with an 11-year-old cross- be telling their offspring crease in four years. Con- plan to buy Palm, started a within three days to pay ing the street right in front of “Don’t make a human out of sumer spending rose at a rivalry of Apple and Hewlett their bills. you, what would be your re- me.” 3.6% pace, a three-year Packard. There are at least sponse be? First, let me tell Remember back in the late high. Home prices seemed ten different rivalries today. It’s time to call your you it probably was followed 60s and early 70s when Hol- to have stabilized, but soft Apple and Google easily top financial advisor or call me that afternoon. Seems most lywood produced all those sales, mounting foreclo- the list. Once they were at 617-261-7777. drivers simply swerved “Planet of the Apes” movies? around the two kids as if they Does any of this sound famil- were evading a wind-blown iar? Let us hope things start Friday May 14 trash can on the road. Pass improving in this 21st cen- the kids on the left, pass the tury and soon.

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ANGELINA & BERNARD SULPRIZIO Celebrate 60 Years in Marriage

REVERE — From left: Randy Bernier, Lucille DiChiara, RHS student Vincent DiChiara, President Pat Rosa, RHS student Jessica Loeser, Diane LeClair, Marie and John Gillis.

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During the fif- carved out by the Reuss teen years of his episcopate, River, connecting the north- he won the respect of his 5-Week Collection ern German-speaking part clergy and ordered the con- Boston Public Works will collect and compost residents’ yard waste of Switzerland with the struction of some thirty Italian speaking part along churches. He also exercised the route to Italy. The high a paternal care for the Five weeks: April 26 - May 28 mountain pass was known material needs of his people. ON YOUR RECYCLING DAY. in antiquity but not gener- After a brief sickness, ally used until the early 13th sanctity. He became a he died on May 4, 1038. Place leaves in large paper leaf bags or open century. priest and in 990 received Many churches in Ger- barrels marked “yard waste.” Early in the 13th century the monastic habit of the many honor Saint Gothard For free “yard waste” stickers, call 617-635-4959 the pass was dedicated to Benedictine Abbey of Nieder- as patron and several (up to 2 stickers available per household). Saint Gothard whose Feast Altach where, shortly, he bear his name. Gothard is is celebrated on May 4th. became prior and finally buried in the cathedral at Gothard was born in the abbot. As abbot he insisted Hildesheim. He was canon- Cut branches to 3’ maximum length Bavarian village of Reichers- on the rigorous observance ized by Pope Innocent 2nd and 1” maximum diameter. dorf, near the Abbey of Altach of the Benedictine rule in 1132. Tie branches with string. about the year 960. 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Menino, Mayor 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 and grandchildren POST-GAZETTE, MAY 7, 2010 Page 7 THE T206 COLLECTION East Boston Community Events JEFFRIES POINT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TO The Players & Their Stories Book Signing HOLD MEETING — Residents of the Jeffries Point/East Boston Community are cordially invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Asso- ciation on Monday, May 10. The meeting will start at promptly 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Jeffries Yacht Club, 565 Sumner Street, East Boston. The Massachusetts Port Authority will make a presenta- tion about the Con Rac proposal on Maverick Street. BICYCLE SAFETY EVENT — The Kiwanis Club of East Boston, in Partnership with Boston Police District 7, will hold their Annual Bicycle Safety Day on Saturday, May 15th 10am – 1pm. The target is children Kindergar- ten to 5th grade. The event will include giving away free bicycle helmets to the first 300 children, a free raffle for several brand new bicycles, a bicycle safety clinic featur- ing bike safety inspections and optional quick tune-ups, a presentation by the Boston Police K9 Unit, face painting, Music by DJ Kevin Cain, refreshments and much more. Many participants on hand at the event beside the East Boston Kiwanis and District 7 Police will include: Boston Fire Dept, YMCA, EB Social Centers, EB Savings Bank, Kool Smiles, NHP Health Insurance, Sheriff’s Dept, New York Life, East Boston High School Key Club and R.O.T.C. The event starts at 10am on Saturday, May 15th in the playground of the Salesians Boys & Girls Club, 150 Byron L to R: Sports writer Lou Blasi, President of PSA Joe Orlando, Authors Ellen Zappala St, East Boston (former Savio High School). For more infor- and Tom Zappala pose with a copy of their book The T206 COLLECTION The Players & mation, please contact East Boston Kiwanis Club President Their Stories. Marisa Di Pietro at 617-650-3442 or [email protected] On Saturday, May 1, 2010 player offer you a peek into scheduled, you may visit in beautiful Newburyport, the developing world of base- www.t206players.com for SUMMER RECYCLE FAIR — Harborside Community Massachusetts The T206 ball during the early part of more information or you can Center, 312 Border Street, East Boston on Thursday, COLLECTION The Players & the 20th century. order your copy from their June 10, 2010 from 5PM to 8PM. Craft and other vendors Their Stories was released at Tom Zappala is no stranger website. are welcome. Call Elaine or Maryanne at 617-635-5114 for a book signing for family and to the media. He hosts details and to reserve your table. If you are not a vendor, friends. Hundreds gathered a weekly radio talk plan on attending. We ran a holiday fair in December and at the Jabberwocky Book- show on 1110AM everyone who attended had a good time. We hope to include store located at the Tannery. WCCM in Haverhill, white elephant, food, handicrafts, baked goods, recycle Authors, Tom Zappala, MA with co-host Mike information, demonstrations such as how to make an Ellen Zappala, put together a Lomazzo called the ecological terrarium, how to compost and many other fabulous coffee table book of “Sicilian Corner” on surprises. baseball cards, players and Fridays from 11:00AM- Saturday, June 12, 2010 — the MERIDIAN STREET their stories with Lou Blasi 1:00PM. Tom along BRANCH LIBRARY will be closing on Saturdays for the sum- and contributions and fore- with Mike are also mer months. We will be hosting a two hour OPEN HOUSE word written by Joe Orlando. involved in the annual to let patrons know. There will be light refreshments served The T206 COLLECTION The “Feast of Three Saints” and Friends of the Library members to help you sign up as Players & Their Stories is a held every September tribute to the men featured in Lawrence, Massa- (Continued on Page 15) in the greatest baseball card chusetts. collection that has ever ex- The publication of isted. This book is for base- The T206 COLLECTION ball fans, hobbyists, and his- The Players & Their Mike Lomazzo introduces and Wedding Gowns tory buffs. The brief bio- Stories is a must have congratulates Tom Zappala at the T206 COLLECTION The Players Cleaned & graphical narratives along for every baseball Preserved with the personal and pro- enthusiast. A series of & Their Stories book signing. SpotlessSpotless fessional statistics of each book signings are (Photos by Lisa Cappuccio) COMMITTED TO QUALITY CleanersCleanersDRY CLEANING SERVICE WITHIN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

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ANTONIO MEUCCI and the Electric Scream The Man Who Invented the Telephone by Sandra Meucci Soft Cover • 138 Pages • Published by Branden Books Sandra Meucci, a well in New York City. It was dur- known researcher and ing this transitional period writer did not believe that he decides to devote her grandfather, Giuseppe more time to advancing his Meucci when he told her telephone designs rather that Antonio Meucci had in- than following his technical vented the telephone and opera expertise. Left to right: Richard Settipane, Insurance Broker, actually used it in his New About the year 1876 Anto- Settipane Insurance, Judge John Ligotti (Ret.) and York City home in 1850. nio Meucci learns that East Boston District Court Clerk Magistrate Joseph Similar to numerous in- Alexander Graham Bell was Faretra, who replaced Judge Ligotti as Clerk Magistrate. ventions, the telephone in- awarded a telephone patent. vented by Antonio Meucci Immediately he realized that Judge John Ligotti (Ret.) visited the East Boston District was created by necessity. Bell had stolen his telephone Court where it all began for him. Judge Ligotti (Ret.) was His wife who suffered se- design, so states Sandra Clerk Magistrate for many years before being appointed by verely from arthritis spent Meucci. After years of debate then Governor, Frank Sargent to Judgeship. Ligotti’s most of her time in her the U.S. Circuit Court in unblemished career as Clerk Magistrate and District Court bedroom. His initial tele- New York City decided in Judge has distinguished him as one of the most respectable Author Sandra Meucci phone, crude as it may 1887 in favor of Alexander and qualified in the judicial system. Judge Ligotti met with have been, al- Graham Bell, “a his many friends and associates. lowed Antonio Antonio Meucci was finally recognized grave miscar- Meucci to com- as the first inventor of the telephone riage of justice.” municate with It appears to his wife from by the U.S. Congress in its me that the her bedroom to resolution 269 dated June 15, 2002 fabulous Anto- his office. nio Meucci was What makes presented by Congressman Vito Fosella. too lackadaisi- this book pro- cal in filing and found and remarkable is that they board the Coccodrillo a following the history of it is a true story. Thirty former pirate ship joined by patent filing. For example, years passed before Sandra eighty-one passengers. They he filed a patent caveat for a Meucci, who bares the sur- sailed together for two and telephone device in Decem- name of inventor Antonio half months having a jolly ber, 1871, however patent Meucci, when prodded by time. caveats are suppose to be friends, decides to research They arrived in Havana, renewed annually. He did the truth regarding who was Cuba on December 16, 1835. not, allowing Bell to obtain a the first inventor of the tele- Sandra Meucci presents patent in March, 1876. To be phone. Most people have some interesting statistics fair, apparently, Antonio been led to believe that on Cuba at this noted time. Meucci was not versed in Staff at the East Boston District Court from left to right: Alexander Graham Bell in- “African slaves made up English; also his inability to Debra Nicholls, Ann Casoli, Joe Faretra, Judge John vented the telephone. For nearly half (45%) of the en- raise sufficient funds to pay Ligotti (Ret.), Vincent Capalupo. Seated Judge John many years there has been tire Cuban population.” Fur- his way through the patent Ligotti’s wife, Mrs. Rose Ligotti and Sandra Caggiano. a great deal of controversy thermore, “There were also application process hurt on this subject. Many law- Chinese semi-slaves, for in him. INAS/USA/CISL suits have been launched 1847 six hundred Chinese Antonio Meucci was finally Patronato Office – 9 Hull Street, Boston MA 02113 against Bell. arrived in Cuba, contracted recognized as the first in- In 1939 a movie titled, The to work for eight years at ventor of the telephone by DANIEL LOFFREDA TEL: 617-600-5353 Story of Alexander Graham a mere $4 per month for the U.S. Congress in its Aiuto per le pratiche seguenti: Assistance for the following: Bell, was released adding to Spanish colonialists.” resolution 269 dated June • Modulo INPS REDD 2009 • Form INPS REDD 2009 the debate. The noted actor, Meucci’s first assignment 15, 2002 presented by Con- • Domanda pensione INPS • INPS Pension Application Don Ameche, starred in the was to work on the new opera gressman Vito Fosella. • Domanda di Social Security • Social Security Application movie. Following the movie house being built, which Antonio Meucci’s home • Richiesta documenti dall’Italia • Request of documents from Italy I remember hearing movie included developing im- on Staten Island has been • Servizi di Notaio/traduzioni • Notary services/translations fans when asked as to who provements on the proposed preserved and is called • Procura, e altre • Power of Attorney, and others invented the telephone, an- acoustics. His life in Cuba Garibaldi-Meucci Museum. Tutto gratis! Free of charge! swered Don Ameche was a happy one. He was paid General Garibaldi, the uni- Antonio Meucci who in- well and enjoyed being sur- fier of Italy was a guest at vented the telephone in rounded by good food and Antonio Meucci’s home for a The NORTH END 1849 was born on April 13, music. During the spring time. 1808 in San Frediano a of 1848 an historic event I highly recommend read- COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER small town near Florence, occurred, the human voice ing this fabulous and mes- presents Italy. He was a highly in- instigated by Meucci. This merizing book by author quisitive individual who was transmitted through Sandra Meucci. Her at- lived a life of constant ex- wires. When this happened tempts to bring credit to perimentation. Two people Alex-ander Graham Bell was Antonio Meucci are duly who become life-long friends just two years old. noted. The reader will have are Lorenzo Salvi, a distin- As the popularity of opera to read this book to learn guished tenor and Esterre faded in Havana, Meucci what lies behind the words Mochi a skilled dressmaker decided to establish himself The Electric Scream. who became his wife. All three decide to sail to Cuba to further their ca- The Agency for all your Insurance Coverages reers in opera, where this form of art was rapidly ad- vancing. On October 5, 1835 Richard Settipane Insurance Services AUTO HOMEOWNERS TENANTS AT THE Vazza NEW ENGLAND COMMERCIAL AQUARIUM Funeral Homes to benefit 262 Beach St., Revere Experience makes the difference 781-284-1127 SPECIALIST in RESTAURANT and BUSINESS POLICIES 11 Henry St., E. Boston CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE 617-567-0955 617-523-3456 - Fax 617-723-9212 Louis R. Vazza - Mark A. 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the Summer House Inns, Cottages and Restaurants for 24 years, continues to be at the helm assisted by his son, Christopher Karlson. “With Todd’s direction and his incredible culinary tal- ents and style, we are look- ing forward to offering excit- ing new dining offerings in a wide range of pricing that will allow everyone to enjoy the Summer House experi- ence,” stated Peter. English is so well known from his myriad accomplish- ments as a multi-award win- ning chef and restaurateur, critically acclaimed cook- book author and host of mul- Pictured at the Friends of Boston’s Homeless “23rd Annual tiple television programs, Beyond Shelter Gala” are, left to right, John Rosenthal, that he no longer needs the organization’s founder; Barbara Ferrer, Boston Public much of an introduction. Health Commission; and Boston Mayor Thomas M. With The Summer House Menino. (Photo by Michelle O’Loughlin) Restaurants by Todd English, he returns to the culinary Union Bar & Grill, Tremont served in the museum.) style that first made him fa- 647, Hamersley’s Bistro, Trevor Nelson of Classic mous, namely the celebra- Bistro du Midi, Ashmont Wine Imports will be on hand tion of the regional Italian Grill, and Tavolo — to name to share his expertise and cuisine that pays homage to but a few. insights into the art of wine, his Tuscan roots as is played Narragansett Beer was encouraging attendees to out in Olives, the restaurant the official beer sponsor for test their palates with the that first put the name Todd the event. The annual gala crisp flavors of spring: white English on the map. also featured local artist flower, melon, honeysuckle, The Summer House Res- Sidewalk Sam as well as wet stone, and lightly- taurants by Todd English will a raffle and live auction with toasted oak. Celebrity Chef Todd English, center, is pictured with long- open for dinner beginning in items including Red Sox The wines will be paired time friends, attorney Danielle deBenedictis and her mid-May and for lunches and New England Patriots with small plates from The husband Peter Karlson. (Photo courtesy of Betty Levin) and dinners Oceanside in autographed sports memora- Gardner Café, specially de- mid-June. For reservations, bilia, game-day tickets, fine signed by Chef Peter Crowley Celebrity Chef Todd En- Building on their first Nan- call 508-257-9976. Further arts, jewelry, and luxury city to celebrate the season and glish is once more joining tucket restaurant venture, information can be found at weekends. complement the wines. hands with his longtime Figs at 29 Fair by Todd www.thesummerhouse.com. For information about the Guests will enjoy dishes friends, attorney Danielle English, which opened in ……. The Friends of work of The Friends and including spring pea soup deBenedictis and her hus- 2009 in the Historic District, Boston’s Homeless recently their upcoming events, visit with fennel pollen; Szechuan band Peter Karlson on the the new restaurants will held the “23rd Annual Beyond www.fobh.org. pepper-dusted foie gras with island of Nantucket, for an both be located at the Sum- Shelter Gala” at the House ……. Spring is a great time green apple and soy; crispy exciting new venture. mer House Cottages in the of Blues in Boston. Hosted by to become a member at cod cakes; and Australian The Summer House Restau- Village of Siasconset on the Mayor Thomas M. Menino the Gardner Museum. On lamb loin with chick pea rants by Todd English will eastern shore of the Island. and emceed by The Improper Wednesday, May 12, all mousse, among other culi- include the renowned A prominent Boston attor- Bostonian’s Jonathan Soroff, patrons at the Sustainer nary delights. Summer House Restaurant ney, Danielle deBenedictis the event featured gourmet level and above are invited Throughout the evening, with its lively Piano Bar and has known English for many tastings by the city’s top for an evening of art, wine, museum staff will be on the popular Beachside Bis- years and represents him chefs with live music by food, music, and more at the hand to entice attendees tro at the Summer House, both personally and in his Bellevue Cadillac. museum’s inaugural “Vino + into the galleries with in- Nantucket’s only oceanside many business ventures. Thirty restaurants partici- Verde” wine tasting event, formal talks on Isabella dining, featuring views of Her husband, Peter Karlson, pated in this year’s event, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Stewart Gardner, the his- the Atlantic. who has successfully run including Eastern Standard, Set alongside the flowering tory of entertaining at the courtyard, laden with blue museum, and the current and white hydrangeas, the special exhibition “Modeling event will showcase the fresh flavors of a selection of (Continued on Page 13) white wines from around the world, including Char- DIAMONDS donnay, Sauvignon Blanc, ROLEX Viognier, Albariño, and ESTATE JEWELRY Silvaner grapes from France, Bought & Sold Chile, Austria, and Califor- Jewelers Exch. Bldg. nia. (In order to protect the Jim (617) 263-7766 artworks, only white wine is

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Post-Gazette Columnist Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull Speaks at North End Library Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull, known to Post-Gazette readers for her biweekly “All That Zazz” beauty culture column CHICKENFOOT faith, prophecy and the life recently addressed a Saturday afternoon (Blu-ray-DVD) giving force that is forgive- DC3 Global (1 hr. 31 mins.). crowd at the North End Library on the ness. subject of aromatherapy. Chickenfoot is the rock Mary’s next talk on beauty culture will supergroup comprised of FALCON CREST: THE COMPLETE FIRST be Saturday, May 8th, beginning at noon. Joe Satriani, Chad Smith, She will bring copies of her Post-Gazette Michael Anthony and SEASON (4-DVD) columns on skin care, nail care and Sammy Hagar. Together Warner Home Video other beauty tips. they raise the buzz heard It is said — “The only The public is invited. Please come and ‘round the world with the thing more delicious than Post-Gazette columnist Mary DiZazzo- bring your questions and experiences for Blu-ray and DVD release of the wine is the scandal.” Trumbull addresses the audience at this fun, interactive, one-hour program. “Chickenfoot: Get Your Buzz With that in mind, uncork the North End Branch Boston Public Italian refreshments will be served. on “Live.” This highly antici- the complete first season of Library on May 1st. pated live rock ‘n’ roll con- Falcon Crest, the popular, cert experiences of 2010 cov- long-running series cen- ers three sold-out concerts, tered on the rich vineyards as the rock legends display and richer people of North- NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE their musicianship and ern California’s wine coun- dynamic chemistry onstage. try. Jane Wyman stars as 2010 MUSICAL SEASON! One full concert was shot at winery matriarch Angela Phoenix’s Dodge Theater, Channing, who will let — Now Open Under New Ownership — along with live segments nothing — family, honor, the from shows at the Taber- law — stand between her The North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) The summer enter- nacle in Atlanta and The and her power. Co-stars in- is back with an exciting 2010 musical sea- tainment will continue Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. clude Robert Foxworth as son filled with classic, contemporary and with a spectacular Ingest the track listings that Chase Gioberti, Angela’s up- much-loved Broadway favorites. The new production of JOSEPH include, “Avenida Revolu- standing nephew and rival, NSMT is under the leadership and owner- AND THE AMAZING tion,” “Sexy Little Thing,” and Lorenzo Lamas as Lance ship of Bill Hanney. Experienced in theater TECHNICOLOR “Soap on a Rope,” “My Kinda Cumson, Angela’s schem- management, Hanney is also the owner/ DREAMCOAT (run- Girl,” “Down the Drain,” “Bit- ing, and playboy grandson. producer of Theatre By The Sea in Rhode ning August 3-22), An- ten By the Wolf” and “Oh Indulge in the lifestyle … th Island, now in its 4 successful year under drew Lloyd Webber and Yeah.” Concert classics con- savor the first of nine sea- his leadership. Mr. Hanney is also the Tim Rice’s entertain- tinue via “Learnin’ to Fall,” sons of vintage television Owner/Operator of Entertainment Cin- ing family musical re- “Get It Up,” “Turnin’ Left,” melodrama. Drink it all in! emas, a chain of movie theatres through- telling of the biblical “Future in the Past,” “Bad (15 hrs.). out New England. story of Joseph, his devoted father, his jeal- Motor Scooter” and “My Gen- Long time Artistic Director of the Cape ous brothers, and his incredible series of eration.” Oh yeah, rock on! SPECTACULAR Playhouse, Evans Haile will be joining NSMT adventures. Filled with eye-popping cos- (1 hr. 37 mins.). SPIDER-MAN: as Producing Artistic Director, bringing over tumes and high energy dance numbers, the VOLUME 8 (DVD 25 years of Professional Producing and story is told through a variety of musical PEACOCK (DVD) Sony Pictures Home Ent. Artistic experience to the North Shore. styles — everything from country to calypso Lionsgate From the hit Disney XD Celebrating more than 80 seasons, the Cape to rock ‘n’ roll. The 2001 production of John Skillpa, a quiet bank TV series, second season, Playhouse is proud to be America’s Oldest JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECH- clerk living in tiny Peacock, comes three episodes of The Professional Summer Theatre. NICOLOR DREAMCOAT was one of the most Nebraska, prefers to live Spectacular Spider-Man. Big The 2010 Musical Season includes: successful shows in NSMT history. This an invisible life. Then, in decisions and even bigger The 2010 subscrip- season’s production will feature a large a moment, everything surprises await Peter Parker tion musical season children’s chorus made up of many local changes. A train caboose and Spider-Man in these will be “coming up young performing artists. runs off its tracks and revealing action-packed epi- roses” when the clas- Audiences will want crashes into John’s back- sodes. Green Goblin is back sic Broadway musical, to keep an eye on yard and destroys more than in a big way and more devi- GYPSY takes the stage their wallets and jew- the weathered planks of his ous than ever with the help from July 6 - July 25. elry when DIRTY ROT- wood fence. When neighbors of Chameleon and a new This musical fable, in- TEN SCOUNDRELS descend on the scene, they villain, Molten Man. Spider- spired by the life of the takes the stage from discover John’s other per- man gets some unexpected burlesque star Gypsy September 21-October sonality, Emma, for the first help from Black Cat and Cat Rose Lee, is about the 10. Based on the hit time and mistakenly believe Burglar to survive the night. quintessential stage 1988 movie starring her to be John’s wife. This You won’t want to miss one mother, Mamma Rose, a woman who Steve Martin and launches John into the glare second of this lightning- pushes her two children into show business Michael Caine, this of the spotlight, and eventu- fast, web-slinging action as at any cost, to fulfill the dream of stardom hysterical musical fol- ally shatters the delicate Spider-Man fights to save us she never achieved herself. It is a story of lows two very different con artists working balance of his sanity. A big … and himself as well. (1 hr. ambition, suppressed dreams, and sacrifice. their schemes on the French Riviera. Their secret in a small town! (1 hr. 6 mins.) The score is jam-packed with iconic show high society high jinks result in a friendly 31 mins.). tunes including “Let Me Entertain You,” competition to see which one can swindle TRUE BLOOD: “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “All I Need an innocent heiress out of her fortune. Au- THE MOMENT AFTER 2: THE COMPLETE SECOND is the Girl,” and “Together (Wherever We THE AWAKENING (DVD) SEASON (5-Blu-ray-DVD) Go).” (Continued on Page 15) Sony Pictures Home Ent. HBO Home Ent. In the chaotic days fol- Welcome back to Bon lowing The Rapture, Adam Temps, home to mystery, PROJECT BREAD’S WALK FOR HUNGER Riley (David A. White), a Southern sensuality and former FBI agent who is dark secrets. For Sookie falsely accused of murder, Stackhouse, life is more escapes from the oppressive dangerous than ever after new world government she and Bill become more known as Global Alliance, deeply involved. Meanwhile, to reunite with a small group Tara finds herself in love and of Christians, including under a spell; Sam puts his their spiritual leader Jacob trust in an unlikely ally; Krause (Brad Heller). While Jason becomes involved Riley’s former FBI partner with an anti-vampire sect; Agent Charles Baker (Kevin Eric recruits Sookie to inves- Downs) is being blackmailed tigate the disappearance of by the Global Alliance com- a 2,000-year-old vampire; mander to hunt down Riley and Maryann is revealed to and expose the group’s loca- possess a power that can tion, a breakaway group of control almost everyone in militia have their own vio- town. Then, after making a lent agenda. These intense shocking discovery, Sookie, struggles come together in Bill and Sam must form the a final confrontation with last line of defense against expected consequences, as a diabolical plan that raises Shown in photo is “Walk for Hunger” Chair, The Honorable Robert E. Travaglini with everything is not as it this award-winning series to Norman Herr who was one of the first walkers forty years ago and continues to support seems. A compelling story of bloody new heights. (12 hrs.). Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger. On Sunday, May 2, 2010 took place beginning at the walked to help raise money WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM the annual Walk for Hunger Boston Common. Thousands to feed the hungry. POST-GAZETTE, MAY 7, 2010 Page 11

3:00PM and 7:00PM. Don’t miss your PAUL REVERE MEMORIAL Jeff Foxworthy at their respective last chance to see Ted Neeley in Tim ASSOCIATION events. Rice and Andrew Loyd Webber’s pro- 19 North Square, Boston, MA DOM IRRERA - Friday, May 14, duction. REVOLUTIONARY WAR 2010 - Dom’s first big break was his NOW DIANA ROSS - May 15, 2010 MEDICINE - Saturday, May 8, 2010 performance on Rodney Dangerfield’s at 8:00PM. Spend an evening with ... from 1:00-4:00. Medical historian Ed “Nothing Goes Right” comedy specials The Legend, The Music, The Voice! Page takes on the role of regimental for HBO. In 1989 Irrera’s own HBO PLAYING One of the most successful surgeon Elisha Skinner. Find out how “One Night Stand” earned him his first female artists in the world. Log onto he treated bullet wounds and disease CableACE award for Best Stand-Up www.citicenter.org for tickets. on the battlefield during the war. Comedy Special. In ’95 he won a sec- DEBORAH SAMPSON: PETTI- ond CableACE for the Showtime UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN AGGANIS ARENA COAT PATRIOT - Saturday, May 15, stand-up series he hosted, “Full Fron- 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 2010, 1:00, 1:45, and 2:30. A female tal Comedy”. He has performed on ANDRÉ RIEU - Wednesday, soldier who served in the American “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, June 23, 2010 at 8:00PM. To me, Revolution would like to tell you about “The Late Show with David music is one of the most important her extraordinary adventure! Story- Letterman”, “Late Night with Conan things. A life without music would be teller Joan Gatturna portrays O’Brien”, “The Daily Show with Jon unbearable for me. My whole life has Sampson. Stewart”, “The View”, and has made been guided by music. My father was BOSTON MASSACRE: COPPER several appearances on “Oprah”. As the conductor of a symphony orches- PLATE PRINTING DEMONSTRA- an avid sports fan, he hosted four sea- tra, and music was the center of our TION - Saturday, May 22, 2010 from sons of Comedy Central’s irreverent home and family life. When my father 1:00-4:00PM. Discover the techniques football show, “Offsides”, where he was home, he sat at the piano study- Paul Revere used to engrave and print conducted hilarious on-the-field in- ing scores. My five brothers and sis- incendiary broadsides and political terviews with football greats. He ters all played one or more instru- cartoons, as well as currency to pay also hosted Comedy Central’s “Behind ments. For tickets call 1-800-745-3000 soldiers soon after the Revolutionary the Scenes at the American or visit www.ticketmaster.com. War began. Gary Gregory demon- Comedy Awards: For more strates the process. information please visit BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION SILVERSMITHING IN THE TRA- www.thewilburtheatre.com 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA DITION OF PAUL REVERE - Satur- BACKSTREET BOYS - June 8, day, May 29, 2010 from 1:00-4:00PM. 2010 at 7:30PM. The boys are back! Geoffrey Blake, a master silversmith ARTS The teen pop sensation are on tour from Old Newbury Crafters, produces and they are making their way back hand-wrought sterling silver flatware PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM to Boston. Don’t miss this show! just as Paul Revere did in his North 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA EARTH, WIND & FIRE - Thurs- End shop. The Paul Revere house is TRASH MENAGERIE – Now day, June 10, 2010 at 7:30PM. With located on the Freedom Trail in through May, 2010. This exhibit songs like “Shining Star,” “Got to Boston’s North End. A must see spot presents over 30 whimsical animals Give,” “Let’s Groove” and “Boogie for tourists and everyday visitors. created from things most of us simply Wonderland” it is no wonder that Throughout the year the Paul Revere throw away. For example: A luminous they can rock the house. House hosts a variety of events and moth made from piano keys and DONNA SUMMER - August 27, programs for the entire family. For pottery shards. For further informa- 2010 at 7:30PM. A five-time Grammy more information about the please log tion, please call 866-745-1876 or visit winner, Donna Summer was the first onto www.paulreverehouse.org. www.pem.org. artist to win the Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female (1979, PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM “Hot Stuff”) as well as the first-ever BLIND 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA recipient of the Grammy for Best Dwight Hall, 174 N. Beacon St., EXHIBITION: WHAT MATTERS Dance Recording (1997, “Carry On”). Watertown, MA – Now through August 22, 2010 from In 2004, she became one of the first REVELS AT PERKINS SCHOOL – 11:00AM-5:00PM. This exhibition Nominated, six times for an American Comedy Award, inductees, as both an Artist Inductee Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 7:30PM. features contemporary works be- Dom Irrera’s stand-up material was honed in a multi- and a Record Inductee (for 1977’s “I Revels and Perkins School for the tween 1988 and 2009 by a roster of generational Italian household in South Philadelphia Feel Love”) into the Dance Music Hall Blind celebrate the 10th anniversary leading artists including: Claire of a remarkable collaboration. Revels Barclay, Willie Cole, Taylor Davis, with his mother, sister, grandmother, uncles and cous- of Fame in New York City. It is esti- mated that Donna Summer has sold brings traditional music and dance Melvin Edwards, Heide Fasnacht, ins all under one very big roof. “I’m 3/4 Italian and 1/4 more than 130 million records. For expertise, their ability to create in- Tony Feher, Jim Isermann, Jim Sicilian” quipped Dom. “I love being Italian.” His great- tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com. stant theater, and a few guest artists. Lambie, Jodie Manasevit, Tim Rollins grandmother even lived across the street. Together there Perkins provides the talented, spir- and K.O.S., Doris Salcedo, Yinka were three floors and four generations of family. Dom HOUSE OF BLUES BOSTON ited youngsters who sing, dance and Shonibare and Andrew Witkin. 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA play in the folk band. For more infor- SELECTIONS FROM WHO SHOT has performed at Montreal’s prestigious “Just for Laughs CYNDI LAUPER - Saturday, mation call 617-972-7583 or ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC Festival” and the “Cat Laughs Festival” in Kilkenny, June 26, 2010 at 7:00PM. The gen- www.perkins.org. HISTORY, 1955 TO THE PRESENT Ireland (he’s made more appearances at both festivals esis of Bring Ya To The Brink, a title - Now through May 30, 2010, than any other American comic). He also has performed culled from the lyrics of the percus- WILBUR THEATRE 11:00 AM – 5:00PM WAM displays the 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA. visual expression of rock & roll music at the “Melbourne Comedy Festival” in Australia and at sive stand-out jam “Lyfe,” lies within Cyndi’s unique, often sharp-edged LISA LAMPANELLI – Saturday, with more than 100 photographs of “Edinburgh Festival’s” Assembly Hall. In fact he just observations of the world. Log onto May 8, 2010 at 7PM and 9:45PM. Lisa famous rock stars. This exhibition returned from a two week tour in Sydney, Australia. Dom www.houseofblues.com/tickets Lampanelli is comedy’s Lovable Queen features candid shots, live perfor- loves Boston, it reminds him of growing up in Philly. or call 1-888-693-BLUE (2583). of Mean. Heralded as “more than a mances, publicity portraits and album There is the same attitude, lots of fun, mixed people standup – a standout,” by comedy leg- cover art of legendary musicians, such CHEVALIER THEATER end Jim Carrey, Lampanelli is a cross as Tina Turner, Elvis Presley to name especially the Irish and Italian. But don’t worry, he does 30 Forest Street, Medford, MA between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker a few. On display are their private and not discriminate against any group. “I am an equal op- OLDIES NIGHT - Saturday, May 8, and a vial of estrogen. She is a regu- public captured moments. For more portunity $@!! breaker!” When asked about his favorite 2010 at 7:00PM. Featuring Charlie lar on The Tonight Show with Jay information please log onto experiences, without a doubt he said that working on Thomas & the Drifters, The Toys with Leno, and was the only woman in- www.worcesterart.com or call vited to roast both Chevy Chase and 508-799-4406. Seinfeld and in the cult film “Big Leboskwi” were right Barbara Harris, Jay Siegal & the To- kens, The Shirelles with Shirley up there. After his Boston performance, Dom will go back Allston Reeves and Comedian Paul to LA to continue working on a show on NFL Network, DeAngelo. A great night of Doo Wop. ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS featured on Dish TV called “Hang Time.” So, what would For tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com one expect of an evening with Dom Irrera? “Expect to ITALIAN RADIO Speaker - Prof. John Alcorn. All events learn nothing, there is no message to spread, just to laugh “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to are free and open to the public.For alot.” Check out Special Events for more details. Special Events 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom more information please visit Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The website:www.dantealighieri.net/ tale told with unflinching honesty. Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca cambridge or call 617-876-5150. For more information log onto BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM All events are free and open to the THEATER www.broadwayinboston.com. 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA www.1110wccmam.com public. MAN IN THE STREET: BOS- “Italia Oggi” (Italy Today) LOEB DRAMA CENTER TON PHOTOGRAPHS BY JULES Sundays 1PM to 2PM with host ITALIAN FILM SERIES 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA AARONS – When Jules Aarons be- Andrea Urdi 1460 AM Presented by COMITES and the JOHNNY BASEBALL - May 14 MUSIC gan photographing seriously in 1947, www.1460WXBR.com Consul General of Italy, Boston through May 30, 2010. An exhil- he chose the streets and neighbor- “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco “NATALE A RIO” - Tuesday, arating blend of fact, fiction and ROBINSON THEATRE hoods of Boston as his subject. He Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM May 11, 2010 at 7:30PM, hosted by the mystical power of the game. 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Wyatt, a dazzling African American of the century would have ever shared Bresson and Helen Levitt, Aarons 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on “BAARIA” - Tuesday, May 25 at blues singer and the love of the same stage … until now! They worked solidly in that tradition, find- WSRO 650AM in Framingham 7:30PM, hosted by COMITES, 11 Johnny’s life. Johnny Baseball is a never worked together, exactly, except ing a steady supply of visual inspira- and online at www.wsro.com. Tileston Street, Boston. The film se- fun and spirited musical. For more when they taped a duet in separate tion in the juxtaposition of people “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday ries is free and open to the general infocall 617-547-8300 or log onto t recording sessions, but it’s tantalizing against their urban background. mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday public. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Brotherly love! When Tommy Larkin, 30, eat may help COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED began searching for his long-lost biological you hang on SHRIMP AND SALMON IN BIANCO brother, he didn’t know how far he’d travel to the brain from his Newfoundland, Canada home. Then power you do OVER LINGUINE (in White Sauce) the agency that arranged adoptions for both have. A grow- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine boys when they were toddlers called with ing body of 4 tablespoons olive oil the address of Larkin’s brother Stephan research suggests that certain foods and 4 cloves of chopped garlic Goosney, 29. It was right across the street. dietary compounds may slow or prevent the 1/2 pound medium shrimp I said ... “I am looking at the house right decline in mental function that accompa- 1/2 pound salmon now,” recalls Larkin. Now the two see each nies aging. Fishy fats. Docosahexaenoic acid 1 pound linguine other nearly every day. “We both have fami- (DHA), an oemega-3 fatty acid found in fish, 2 bottles clam juice lies,” Goosney said, “but this is as close as is a key component of cell membranes in 1 tablespoon chopped parsley it gets.” the brain and is essential for normal brain 1 tablespoon chopped chives Carlo Scostumato thinks the trouble with function. Brainy beverages. Coffee is well 3 tablespoons white wine being your brother’s keeper is that he known as a stimulant that improves men- Salt thinks you are trying to be his boss, tal performance. In a French study, older Romano or Parmesan grated cheese Hollywood stuff! Angelina Jolie is an abu- women who consumed at least three cups Remove any skin from salmon steak. Cut up into one- sive wife who browbeats Brad Pitt constantly, of coffee a day showed less decline in inch portions. Wash and set aside. Remove skin and wash says In Touch Weekly. A former bodyguard of memory. Besides caffeine, tea also contains shrimp. Set aside in a separate bowl. In a skillet, soften the couple tells the magazine that Jolie is theanine, an amino-acid building block of butter and then add oil to heat. Add chopped garlic and sim- a “control freak” with “no patience at all” protein. Caffeine and theanine together mer for a few seconds. Do not brown garlic. Lower heat. Add who nitpicks Pitt constantly, treats him like improve concentration and attention better salmon pieces and toss until all pieces begin to whiten. a child, and when she’s away, bombards him than either substance alone. Good greens. Then add shrimp and toss until all shrimp turn pink. with phone calls. “She’ll call him from the Leafy greens such as spinach, chard, kale Remove from heat. Add clam juice, parsley, and chives to set to interrogate him,” says Bill. “His face and collards contain folate (a B vitamin). shrimp and salmon. When mixture comes to a boil, add goes white and he just stares at his feet.” Folate has been shown to boost memory and wine. Bring to a slow boil again. Then remove from burner. Hotter days, hotter heads! Global warm- reaction time in older adults. Cover and set aside. ing may raise more than sea levels, scien- Dr. John Bowden, author of “The 150 Most Cook linguine according to directions on the package. tists think people’s tempers may flare, too. Effective Ways To Boost Your Energy,” offers When pasta is almost cooked, add chopped chives to shrimp Temperatures worldwide are predicted to advice in Better Nutrition magazine on easy and salmon mixture and begin to heat on a separate burner. rise between two degrees and 11.5 degrees ways “to help drop the weight belt from your After straining pasta, place into a serving platter or bowl Fahrenheit over the next century. Hot energy tank.” Eat liver-supporting veggies, and add shrimp and salmon broth from saucepan. Top each weather, in turn, is known to fuel hot heads, such as carrots, beets, beet greens, garlic, serving with shrimp and salmon pieces. Serve with pre- because people are both more irritable and artichokes, and dandelion roots. Get 10 min- ferred grated cheese. more likely to be outdoors, which provides utes of sun every day! And remember, the Serves four. “more opportunities for people to engage in more stuff you have cluttering up your life, crimes,” says Matthew DeLisi, a sociologist the less energy you have. NOTE: In the past, we have enjoyed littleneck clams with at Iowa State University. DeLisa and col- More advice! Proper dental care lets us linguine in our home, but occasionally I change the recipe leagues combined U.S. data on the number keep our teeth longer and dramatically re- slightly. I use salmon and shrimp in place of littleneck clams. of violent crimes committed between 1950 duces the risk of heart attack or stroke, I add butter to the recipe along with some chives and wine for and 2008 with annual temperature statis- researchers say. Studies are now indicat- a different flavor. tics, and found a strong correlation between ing it might also preserve our memory as This is served with warm garlic bread, a fresh green salad, warm weather and increased crime. If the we age. So brush your teeth! and white wine. average temperature in the U.S. goes up Life expectancy in the US has increased eight degrees, they calculated, we’ll see an to 77.9 years, reports the Centers for Dis- extra 100,000 assaults and murders every ease Control and Prevention. That figure, Vita can be reached at voswriting@comcast.net year. Hot weather could also trigger wars or based on 2007 data, is up from 77.7 years in even genocide, by increasing poverty, mak- 2006 and continues a gain of 1.4 years dur- ing food less plentiful, or causing floods that ing the past decade. Women have a life ex- prompt people to migrate en masse, DeLisi pectancy of 80.5 years compared to 75.3 1st Generation National Geographic News. tells “Displace- years for men, a difference of 5.2 years. Italian-American ment and migration of people across borders Life expectancy is increasing: you can can potentially lead to a lot more human expect anything from life nowadays. Vita Orlando Sinopoli conflict.” Mona-Lisa Cappuccio of East Boston, says, The astute Tom Analetto of Medford, says, “About the time a man is old enough to know Shares with us “When your temper rises, remember that better you can expect the worst.” a delightful recollection the higher it goes the further it must drop Wee bit of show business reminiscing with on the return journey.” musicologist Albert Natale. Singer Pearl of her memories as a child Robyn Waters of Swampscott thinks a man Bailey was a guest on the very first Milton growing up in should never lose his temper, especially Berle’s Texaco Star Theater in 1948. Singer when he blows his top. Frankie Avalon began his show business Boston’s “Little Italy” The famous painting The Woman With the career as a child prodigy trumpet player on and a collection of Veil by Raphael will be on view at the Mil- variety shows. Frank Sinatra was hired waukee Museum of Art through June 6. In away from Harry James by Tommy Dorsey Italian family recipes brief, Raphael painted The Woman with the because Frank needed the extra money from the homeland. Veil as a response to Leonardo da Vinci’s Tommy offered to support his baby, soon-to- Mona Lisa. “Once considered one of the most be born (Nancy). Dean Martin and Jerry famous paintings in the world,” it rarely Lewis made their TV debut on the Ed Great as Gifts leaves the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy, and Sullivan variety show. Its 1948 debut show. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM its current short tour — it hung briefly in For their work, they were to split $200. In and in local bookstores — ask for Nevada and in Portland, Oregon, before mak- 1962, Benny Goodman, with a band of hand- Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN ing this stop in Milwaukee — will be its last picked jazz stars, toured Russia, the first United States appearance, likely for many American band to do so. Actor/comedian years. William Bendix was the son of a violinist Speaking of firsts, the first baked beans and conductor of the Metropolitan Opera reference was a recipe included in Mrs. S.M. Orchestra, who wanted him to be a musi- POST-GAZETTE Child’s The Frugal Housewife, Boston, 1829. cian. And Herschel Bernardi, of “Fiddler On Canned baked beans were first produced by the Roof” fame, was the voice of “Charlie EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE the Burnham & Morrill Company of Portland, the Tuna” and “The Jolly Green Giant” on Maine in 1875 for the benefit of their fish- TV commercials. And Karl Malden won an IS NOW OPEN ing fleet. The men expressed a desire to athletic scholarship to Arkansas State enjoy at sea the same Saturday night plea- Teacher’s College for being an outstanding MARIE MATARESE sure as on shore. basketball star. And in 1936, Charlie Barnet 35 Bennington Street, East Boston Ah, baked beans! We Bostonians enjoy introduced a new vocal group, “The eating baked beans Saturday nights! Many Modernaires,” who later made it big sing- 617.227.8929 neighborhood bakeries used to include ing with the Glenn Miller band. MON. and TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. freshly made baked beans. Yes, we enjoyed Reminder! Among the sons of Italian im- our Saturday night baked beans. migrants, the foremost, of course, is that of THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. On April 18, America’s last sardine can- Amedeo Peter Giannini, the giant of the ning plant, in Prospect Harbor, Maine, closed West, and the founder of the Bank of Italy of its doors. At its peak, the U.S. sardine-can- California which now, under the name of ACCEPTING Advertisements ning industry boasted more than 50 plants. Bank of America, has become the largest General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals Plant owner Bumble Bee Foods blames new banking institution in the world. Yes! Yes! federal limits on commercial fishing. The Bank of America was founded by an Memorials • Legals Read carefully! Could eating the right foods Italian! ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE make you a genius? Not likely, but what you AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, MAY 7, 2010 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9)

Babbononno was a mem- at under a microscope to friends were of Italian ori- ber of the Sons of Italy in see if their allegiances were gin. Early on, I traveled the the North End, later in East really with America. Today, world with Sal Meli. I met Boston. Back then, America I know that the first genera- Dean Saluti in the early could be a hostile environ- tion of Italian Americans 1970s and we became close ment for the new comers didn’t look to Italy with the friends. We both were work- from Europe, especially same love that was ex- ing on our doctorates at those from the Mediterra- pressed by their parents. Boston University and be- nean countries. Members of They were Americans and came inseparable. We “hung local lodges would meet at were Patriots when it came out” together, double dated, designated homes, restau- to American causes. and when we both married, rants or banquet halls to After the war, my father were in each other’s wed- hold their meetings until and uncles became success- ding parties. In the 1980s, they could afford to buy or ful in their chosen profes- Dean joined the brand new build facilities that would sions. Uncle Paul was in the Greater Boston Renaissance give the members a perma- printing business during the Lodge of the Sons of Italy. nent location. day and played music at Climbing the ladder of posi- During World War II it was night. Uncle Nick ran for of- tions, he soon became the Babbononno’s turn to host fice in the musicians’ union president. With him at the the bi-weekly or monthly and wound up as the vice helm, this lodge has become meeting (I’m not sure) at president for over 25 years. a “one-of-a-kind” throughout 70 Eutaw Street. I was prob- Dad left the big bands when the country. Of course, he ably four or five years old the war started and became made sure I became involved and was playing with my a teacher in the Boston and I did. It later led me to a toys in Nanna’s kitchen schools. At night he worked state office position. when Babbononno called the locally either in night clubs Today, the Renaissance meeting to order. His gen- or with society bands that Lodge has one of the largest eration conducted every- entertained in Boston. They memberships in the U.S. thing in Italian as all of never really had time for Most of our members are pro- Doug Bell is pictured with Ashley Rizzo, “Miss Boston the members were born in organizations like the fessionals, business owners 2010,” at the “23rd Annual Beyond Shelter Gala.” Italy and a few didn’t speak Sons of Italy. I once asked and every day folks who just (Photo by Michelle O’Loughlin) English. Babbononno did Dad why he didn’t belong want to enjoy themselves study English once he settled to the local lodge, seeing Italian style. Many of the Devotion: Terracotta Sculp- that burn injuries cause, in Boston, but unfortunately, their location was just people are not Italian. The ture of the Italian Renais- and the important role he was among the group around the corner from lodge has a large number of sance.” education and awareness that had difficulty overcom- where we lived. He philoso- people who have no Italian Reservations are required can play in preventing burn ing the pronunciation of phized that Babbononno’s blood. Let’s see, our social as tickets will not be sold injuries. English words. I’ve often generation needed the sup- members are Irish, Spanish, at the door. For further in- The IAFF Burn Foundation heard the term broken port and strength of the Chinese, African American, formation, please call 617- is dedicated to burn preven- English when people refer to organization to survive, but Jewish and an assortment of 391-3949 or log on to tion and education, burn re- some of those old folks. I, lov- things had changed for Heinz 57 who just like hang- www.gardnermuseum.org. search and improving the ingly, accused my grand- people with Italian names. ing out with us. ……. Boston Blazers’ “Dan- quality of life for burn survi- father of speaking “frac- I know that they networked When people comment gerous” Dan Dawson and vors. Created in 1982, the tured” English. It was beyond with the Sons of Italy, as negatively on this because Mix 104.1 FM’s Sue Brady Burn Foundation is one of broken. At times, during my most of their functions fea- they are too parochial, Dean will join burn survivors and the largest sources for burn young life, Babbononno tured music played by mu- invites them to one of our supporters, firefighters and research grants and the would try to speak English to sicians whose last names “get togethers” to see what families from across New sponsor of the annual IAFF me, but it would get to the ended in vowels. Even they are missing. It always England at the inaugural Burn Foundation’s Interna- point where I would ask him though they didn’t join in, works and they ask for more “New England Walk for Burn tional Burn Camp, held to switch to Italian due to they didn’t stray far from or join the lodge. Awareness,” on Sunday, each fall in Washington, the fact that I had no idea their roots. Last week, the lodge had May 23 at 10 a.m. at Castle D.C. For more information, what he was trying to say. As a young man, I could its installation of new offic- Island in South Boston. visit www.burn.iaff.org. Anyway, back to his home- have cared less. I had so ers, and at a black tie recep- This will be a fun day For further information based Sons of Italy meeting many things going on in my tion at BU, and honored the for the family. Besides walk- about Shriners Hospitals … I remember the conver- life that a fraternal organi- Consul General of Italy in ing around scenic Castle Is- for Children, please visit sation turning to the war zation was the last thing Boston Liborio Stellino, the land, there will be children’s www.shrinershq.org. after the formalities were on my mind. By the time Giangregorio brothers who activities, the Shriners Enjoy! completed. It seems that just I was in my late teens, I own Green Cross Pharmacy clowns, fire trucks to ex- (Be sure to visit Hilda about everyone had sons was attending college, work- in the North End, and a fam- plore, and Boston Blazer Morrill’s gardening Web site, fighting in either Europe or ing part-time at the Seville ily of four with the last name activities. www.bostongardens.com. Asia. Unlike Babbononno, Theater and had become of Christoforo. The Walk fees include In addition to events covered who had been in America a professional musician. A My son, John, lives in tee shirts and snacks. Chil- and reported by the columnist, over 40 years, many of his few local musicians and I Zurich, Switzerland and dren under 11 are free but “The Socially Set” is compiled lodge members were relative did play for the monthly couldn’t get home for the must still register. Families from various other sources new comers to America. dances at the long-gone East honor. Son Michael lives are invited to participate and such as news and press re- You might think that their Boston OSIA lodge that was in New York and drove to form teams. Pre-registration leases, PRNewswire services, allegiances would be with on Trenton Street. We were Boston to accompany his is encouraged and prizes etc.) Italy. They were proud to be all third generation, but I mother and me as Dean and will be awarded for top teams Americans and even prouder guess the apple doesn’t fall Major General Joe Carter and fundraisers. For further ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA that their sons were fighting far from the tree. presented us with a Roman information, please visit May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be for this country, even if it Fast forwarding to the re- Legionnaire’s sword. www.active.com/donate/ adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and for- was against the land of cent past, when I met It was quite an honor and iaffburnshriners or contact ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for their birth. When it became Loretta she was living in the I want to publicly thank Melissa Hurley-Sullivan at us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray 857-362-1943. for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, Babbononno’s turn, he would North End. Once we were Dean Saluti, his wife Margie pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving talk about Uncles Nick and married she brought me Cahn, and all the folks Shriners Hospitals for protector and wonder worker, pray Gino who were in uniform. from the Anglo or American who came to wish us well. Children and the Interna- forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday tional Association of Fire and by the 8th day your prayer will be I even remember him ex- world back to my Italian roots. Long live their endeavors, answered. It has never been known to pressing the feeling that it In spite of being away from the Renaissance Lodge and Fighters Burn Foundation fail. Publication must be promised. know firsthand the emo- My prayers have been answered. seemed like Italian Ameri- the neighborhoods of my what it stands for and MAY Favor received. P.G. can servicemen were looked youth, most of my closest GOD BLESS AMERICA tional and physical harm JAPD

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN: PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN: — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA (never known to fail) O most beautiful (never known to fail) O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, THE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist throughout the world now and for- me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for help me and show me here You are my help me and show me here You are my Johnny Christy us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving beseech You from the bottom of my heart beseech You from the bottom of my heart protector and wonder worker, pray to secure me in my necessity (make to secure me in my necessity (make forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday request). There are none who can request). There are none who can Orchestra withstand your power. O Mary, withstand your power. O Mary, and by the 8th day your prayer will be conceived without sin, pray for us who conceived without sin, pray for us who answered. It has never been known to have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy fail. Publication must be promised. Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 MUSIC FOR ALL My prayers have been answered. times). Say this prayer 3 consecutive times). Say this prayer 3 consecutive Favor received. P.G. days and then publish, and it will be days and then publish, and it will be OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 ATP granted to you. JAPD granted to you. EV Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 7, 2010

The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani QUOTE TO NOTE Garage site is “artificial, theatrical and pre- by Orazio Buttafuoco “If you’re illegal, then you don’t belong here. tend planning.” In the letter, Oatis quoted Why should our tax dollars be taken from citi- from a Boston Herald story back in 2009 zens who need assistance?” in which the mayor reportedly said, “The LO SAPEVATE CHE … State Rep. John Binienda, D-Worcester chances of Don Chiofaro building are about La Lega Nord ed il suo Profeta, Umberto Bossi, noti per le Chair, House Rules Committee as likely as an 80-degree day in January.” loro frequenti manifestazioni anti-meridionali e anti- ANOTHER GREAT QUOTE Said Oatis, “In hindsight, the study was a immigrazione, insomma anti-tutto, sono anche molto According to Christine Elder, who owns set-up from the beginning. Menino has razzisti. Qualche tempo addietro fu avanzata una proposta three Blanchard’s Wine & Spirits locations, denied charges that his administration di legge che imponeva agli insegnanti delle scuole del Nord, the 6.25 percent booze tax slashed her busi- influenced the study’s zoning findings. The in gran parte meridionali, di sottoporsi a prove per ness locations by six percent and she said, mayor also repeated his opinion that “We dimostrare la loro conoscenza sia di linguaggio che di “It REALLY took the wind out of our sales. It is don’t want to Manhattanize the Greenway. costumi locali. La proposta causo’ la reazione di gran parte a wonderful way to hurt an industry.” In 2009, the Chiofaro Company proposed del pubblico italiano e dei sindacati professionali. Col tempo BAKER CAMPAIGN IN WORRY MODE? replacing the Harbor Garage with a 40- and pero’, la Lega ha moderato il suo comportamento ed anche Recently, the Charles Baker for Governor 59-story towers linked by a 770-foot high “sky i termini della proposta legislazione. In sostanza, la proposta Campaign dumped its campaign manager frame” which would be taller than the richiede che il docente deve dimostrare la sua conoscenza and replaced him with Kerry Healey’s 2006 Hancock Tower. Said B.R.A. Director John sia del dialetto locale che delle tradizioni da insegnare in campaign manager. Baker spokesperson Palmieri, “These (height limitations) guide- classe. In breve si vuole valutare quanto l’essere napoletano Rick Gorka down played this latest campaign lines protect the jewel that is the Greenway o siciliano possa influire sulla formazione e preparazione shakeup saying, “We made a switch in one and not the profit margins of those who seek di uno studente, veneto o piemontese, quale sia la sua position ... There isn’t a panic, there isn’t a to build along its edges.” conoscenza del dialetto e delle tradizioni locali. Il tentative worry here.” However, talking head, Tom However, if the city’s height restrictions di discriminazione della Lega e’ ovvio. E’ semplicemente Whalen, B.U. politics professor labeled the make it economically infeasible to build, una manifestazione di cultura razzista ed anti-meridionale. move as “kind of has a whiff of desperation Boston’s Waterfront will be left with that E’ anche un tentative di violare la Costituzione ed ogni to it.” Especially, in light of Scott Brown’s US Harbor Garage. I’m not defending developers senso di uguaglianza. Il leader della Lega Nord, Umberto Senate come from behind victory. looking to make money on the deal but if Bossi, si e’ sempre espresso contro i troppi professori del Also, the National Republican Governors you make it unattractive to build, they will Sud che insegnano nelle scuole del Nord. Di certo Bossi Association has begun airing negative TV not build. Sounds like a lose-lose situation non si rende conto che i troppi professori sudisti vincono i ads against Independent candidate Tim to me and the Boston taxpayers. concorsi perche’ meglio, preparati dei candidati del Nord. E Cahill. No mention of Baker, just anti-Cahill. WHAT’S WITH PETER GELZINIS senza professori, e presidi, meridionali le scuole del Nord As Cahill reacted, “People don’t usually go AND SOUTH BOSTON? avrebbero aule vuote. Questa e’ la politica della Lega Nord negative when they’re ahead.” Even Barbara The Boston Herald’s Peter Gelzinis did a e del suo leader, Bossi, il piu’ stretto collaboratore del suo Anderson of Prop 2.5 fame who has endorsed commentary on the Tea Party Protest on the alleato Berlusconi. In altri termini, dopo circa 150 anni, gli Baker says she’s “appalled” by these TV Boston Common on the very morning of the italiani non sono ancora trattati come ‘fratelli’. Di chi la attack ads. She thinks it can backfire on scheduled rally. Peter is obviously the Bos- colpa? Baker. ton Herald’s version of Mike Barnicle. Re- Latest polls show Baker in third place in member him? The workingman’s flaming DID YOU KNOW THAT … the governor’s race and Cahill has apparently liberal? In his diatribe, Gelzinis linked The Northern League and its prophet Umberto Bossi are become the target. Baker people seemingly today’s Tea Partiers with anti-busing protest- well-known for their frequent demonstration of anti-south- want to knock Cahill out of contention so the ers of the 70s following Judge Garrity’s forced ern and anti-immigration feelings. In other words they are race becomes Baker versus Deval “Together busing edict. In 1974 … Or as Gelzinis says really anti-everything and very racist! Some time ago the We Can Patrick.” The last thing Baker needs taking us back to the bad old days. I’m not Northern League introduced a bill (in Parliament) that re- is to get cooked in 2010. sure if the Tea Party is the stepchild of quired school teachers — in the North — who are largely WE HAVE BECOME A NATION Restore Our Alienated Rights or ROAR for OF DEBTORS short. I’m not sure if Sarah Palin is the from the south, to take a test to prove their knowledge of st local language and customs. The proposed legislation un- On April 12, MasterCard announced the 21 century’s version of Louise Day Hicks. leashed a strong reaction from most Italians as well as from naming of a new CEO on July 1. The card However, I am sure that I was proud then the professional unions. However, over time, the League industry Number 2 is battling Visa for a big- and remain now of my association in Boston’s has softened its stand and reviewed some parts of the pro- ger share of electronic payments. This year battle against forced busing. posal. Basically, the proposal requires the instructor to dem- credit card debt will go up and it is projected In many ways, the Tea Party Movement is onstrate knowledge of the local dialect and traditions, and that by 2013, consumers, that are you and I more like the Civil Rights Movement of the the ability to teach them in school. In short, they want to too, will spend enough to bring our debt up to 50s and 60s when many protesters loudly ascertain how, for instance, being a Neapolitan, or a Sicil- $9 trillion. When is Obama gonna bail us out demanded their rights under the US Consti- ian, can influence the formation and preparation of a like Wall Street, big banks and the auto in- tution. Civil Rights are for all. The Bill of Venetian or a Piedmontese student, and see how well they dustry? I guess we’re TOO SMALL to fail, eh? Rights protects all of us. Our Constitution HAPPY 30th safeguards our inalienable rights from gov- know the local dialect and traditions. th The League’s attempt to discriminate is obvious. It’s a This year makes the 30 anniversary of ernment abuse. plain demonstration of a racist culture and of racist feel- “The Empire Strikes Back.” I remember Peter Gelzinis is way off base attacking ings anti-south! It is also an attempt to violate the Consti- standing in a long line over by Cambridge both the Tea Party Protest and Anti-Busers tution and any sense of equality. The Northern League’s Street at the Charles River Park Cinema to here in Boston back in the 70s. Boston is leader, Bossi, has often expressed his own feelings against view it. I also saw the first “Star Wars” at the the Cradle of Liberty. Boston is where they “too many teachers from the south in the northern schools. same theater back in 1977. The ultimate threw tea into the harbor at the original Bossi obviously doesn’t realize that the “too many teach- “Star Wars” movie had to be “The Empire Boston Tea Party. Boston is where it all be- ers” (from the south) score much higher than others in the Strikes Back.” It is hard to believe 1980 was gan. Boston is the birthplace of America. qualifying exams for certification. That’s because they are so long ago. Remember one thing as radio talker better prepared. Period. And without instructors and prin- CHIOFARO COMPANY Michael Graham said on his show, the stars cipals (from the south), the northern schools would have GOES AFTER MENINO of the show on the Common were the people empty classrooms. This is the politics of the Northern Developer Don Chiofaro who wants to build who gathered together to say “Enough is League and of its leader, along with his close collaborator a couple of new high-rise towers on the Bos- enough.” The shot heard ‘round the world was Berlusconi! In other words, after nearly 150 years, Italians ton Waterfront seemingly believes the fix was shot in Lexington, but the outcry of 2010 was are not ... Brothers! Whose fault is it? (Think …) in on his $1 billion project long before Mayor held on the Common back on April 14, 2010. Tom Menino commissioned a study to guide Never could figure out Peter Gelzinis. He development along the Greenway. In a letter seems to hate Southie yet calls South Boston to the Boston Redelopment Authority (B.R.A), home.  developer Ted Oatis said the study which calls What gives with this guy? Sounds like the for a 17-story height limit at the Harbor ghost of Mike Barnicle to me.    • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1)   they’ll be moving over to mory hosted a Yellow Ribbon ghanistan to one of the trees     Langone Park for their own Ceremony on Saturday, May outside the City Hall build- double headers. 1 at Quincy’s City Hall Plaza. ing. Organizers said the ban-   Tie a Yellow Ribbon Families and loved ones from ners would make a beauti- ‘Round the Old Oak Tree the 186th attached yellow rib- ful impact on the Plaza hon- The 186th G Company Fam- bon banners with the names oring the men and women   ily Readiness group from the of their loved ones who are serving their country from   Quincy National Guard Ar- currently deployed to Af- Quincy and the South Shore.     • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1)    the annual Boston Shines strate the importance of lo- cycle, small and simple  city-wide cleanup. Thank cal action in addressing the changes can make a signifi- you to all of the residents global challenge of climate cant impact in reducing en-      ! who participated and to the change. From residents, bu- ergy use and improving our businesses that sponsored sinesses, and city landmarks environment. Together, we this event for taking such all turning off their lights for can continue to position Bos- WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM pride in our city. Earth Hour to simply renew- ton as a leading green city All of these efforts demon- ing your commitment to re- for future generations. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 7, 2010 Page 15 CAROUSEL RETURNS TO BOSTON COMMON EXTRA Innings by Sal Giarratani

Big Fat Baseball A few days later, Jon Lester Remember Eric Gagne? Contracts? finally came through with a Who can forget former NL Didn’t the Sox just resign great game too. Seven in- Cy Young Award winner Eric the so-called ace of the staff nings, no runs and one hit. Gagne? I think most Red Sox Josh Beckett for a long-term That’s the Lester we all fans can. The LA Dodgers big bucks contract? Wasn’t want. These two guys are granted his release. Gagne last season sort of not a great the club’s future on the asked to be released after season for him on the mound. Keep it up and over getting re-assigned to the mound? At least back is con- the plate. minors. He was trying to sistency. Last April in his Howard Gets make a comeback with the first five starts he had a 7.22 5-Year Deal in Philly team for which he converted ERA in 28.1 innings. This Ryan Howard agreed to a 5- 84 straight save chances season he is exactly the very year deal worth $125 million and won the 2003 Cy Young. Following a successful test run last spring, the Boston same. He has a 7.22 ERA in contract extension through Mauer Gets Common Frog Pond Foundation and the Boston Parks and 28.1 innings again. Not to 2016 with the Philadelphia $184 Million Deal Recreation Department announced this week that a car- worry. I’m talking about him Phillies. Howard was the Joe Mauer, a Saint Paul ousel has returned to the Frog Pond and will stay for an not us. He’s got his money 2005 NL Rookie of the Year native, is staying home. The extended run through the end of October. and we’ve got his 7.22 ERA and NL MVP in 2006. The AL MVP has agreed to an “For many years the Boston Common Frog Pond Founda- again. Hey don’t forget that two-time All-Star has led the 8-year, $184 million con- tion wanted to explore the possibility of having a carousel recent 8-run third inning Phillies to two straight World tract with a no-trade clause. adjacent to the Frog Pond,” noted Foundation president Tom last week. Series and the champion- Starting next season, Mauer Kershaw. “Working closely with Mayor Thomas M. Menino Aces and Duces ship in 2008. will make $23 million a and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, we held Last week Clay Bucholtz Howard hit .279 with 45 year. Last year, Mauer hit a trial last spring to see if this type of activity would be pitched a gem of a game. homers and 141 RBIs last .365 with 28 home runs received positively by the community. The answer we got Seven innings and one season. Over the past four and 96 RBIs helping the was a resounding “yes” so we are pleased to bring this earned run. He was 2-2 with seasons, he has aged 49.5 Twins win the AL Central unique ride back to the Common for the spring, summer a 2.19 ERA after that game. homers and 143 RBIs. division. and fall.” The Frog Pond Carousel on the Common is open daily • North Shore Music Theatre (Continued from Page 10) from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The ride lasts for three-minutes diences will roar with laughter when they children’s programming. Please visit with no charge for adults who are not riding but want to see how far each one is willing to go to win www.nsmt.org for news, and sign up for the stand next to their children on the ride. The 20-seat carousel the bet. email club to receive updates and announce- features horses, animals, a frog and a teacup. 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• East Boston Events (Continued from Page 7) a Friend of the Library. Mem- THE HARBORARTS OUT- bership fee is minimal DOOR GALLERY at the and helps support library 14-acre Boston Harbor Ship- programs such as the Zoo yard at 256 Marginal Street passes and open houses. in East Boston invites the Friends of the Library on- public to take a stroll going BOOK SALE. Have through this working ship- any books you don’t want? yard for a walking tour of Bring them to the Meridian the first international out- Street Branch for the ongo- door exhibition of large-scale ing Friends of the Library 2D and 3D artworks by over book sale. Donations of books 25 artists from three conti- are being accepted now. Pro- nents, including works by ceeds of the book sale help renown and emerging sculp- Fill out coupon below and mail with payment to: Post-Gazette, PO Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113. to support library programs tors from the region. Satur- such as the Zoo passes and day, June 12 from 2:00PM I would like to send a one year Gift Subscription of the Boston Post-Gazette open houses. to 5:00PM. to the following person(s). I have enclosed $30 per subscription. Happy Birthday Sal Giarratani Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 7, 2010

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss “The Man in the Arena!” THE GOAL AT 40 Has it Really Been 40 Years Since that Momentous Day? The one that has never ture at just the right instant faded from memory. The one and captured glory for eter- that still is recalled with nity. He is integral to the crystal clear clarity by those picture as well. who were fortunate enough His name was Ray Lussier to be there — and those that and he was from Atkinson, wish they had been. New Hampshire. And on There is an immortality to May 10, 1970, he had the it, of course. The scene fro- good fortune to be working zen in time, captured at just the game for the old Boston Ricky Hatton with the Trainer of Jesse the right moment — on a film Record-American. Then, as Barboza, Micky Ward. Trainer Carlos Garcia with his unbeaten camera, no less, where only now, still photographers Super-middleweight fighter Edwin after processing did one have only a precious few Tonight May 7th at Twin Rivers, there’s Rodriquez. know what true treasures places from which to shoot unfinished business to be taken care of. had been captured by the at ice level. There are holes CES and the Jimmy Burchfield fight team Air Force Boxing Team was started by Clem lens. in the glass at various have gathered together fighters Jason Crowley and Bill Ross. Thank you Jimmy It was Sunday, May 10, places that allow them to get Schoolboy Pires 22-3-1, 9 KO’s of New Connors, who also served in the U.S. Air 1970 — Mother’s Day across clear shots, unencumbered Bedford to battle Michael Cold Blood Clark Force. Jimmy was on the same boxing team this great land we call by the smudges on the 39-5-1, 18 KO’s. They’re fighting for the va- with top contender and Muhammad Ali America. Summer weather panes. cant NABA-U.S. Junior Welterweight title, opponent, who almost took Ali’s 0 away? had arrived early — it was Photography, like shooting in a nine-round bout. On this unfinished Doug Jones. over 90 degrees in downtown and scoring, is all about business fight card are other notable fight- In California, Heavyweight Title chal- Boston. But inside the origi- positioning and opportunity. ers. Featured in four-round action packed lenger Chris Arreola 28-1, 25 KO’s battled nal Boston Garden winter Much like Bobby Orr would bouts are: heavyweight prospect 5-0, 4 KO’s former light heavyweight, and cruiser- lingered long enough for one seize an opportunity just Jesse Barboza of Cape Cod. He’s trained weight Champion Tomasz Adamek 40-1, final glorious chapter to be 40 seconds into the over- by Micky Ward. Also there’s Aleksandra 27 KO’s, who’s from Poland. He now fights written. time session, Lussier had Magdziak Lopes of Marshfield at 1-1, 1 KO, out of New Jersey. First we’ll go, to the pre- It looks rather grainy on moved to maximize his own Vladine Biosse 5-0, with 4 KO’s, Keith liminary bout. Alfredo Angulo 17-1, 14 KO’s the four decades old video- chances. Kozlin 5-0, 2 KO’s, David Bauza 4-0, 3 KO’s, is a fighter out of California who fought tape, it does, the one some Seated at the east end of Edwin Soto 3-0, 2 KO’s, Diego Pereira 4-0, another hard puncher in Joel Julio 35-3, local sportscasters chose to the rink for the third period, 2 KO’s and Ricky Dawson who’s making his 31 KO’s of Columbia. These two Junior replay for many years on the he now repositioned himself professional debut. Taking care of unfin- middleweights are moving well. Angulo is anniversary of the occasion. at the west end for the OT, ished business here at Twin Rivers. Come the more aggressive of the two. Both are Seeing it in motion doesn’t near the goal the Bruins on down and enjoy the action. good. Referee Raul Caiz lets them fight. seem to do it justice. There’s would attack, claiming a spot Two-time WBA World Heavyweight Cham- He only intercedes when needed. Out of a shot, a player briefly flying that had become available pion John “The Quietman” Ruiz retired nowhere a punch thrown with intent goes through the air — and it’s when a fellow photographer after having a very successful career in “Pow” to the head of Joel Julio. “Down goes over — so quickly. vacated it. boxing. He retired with a great record of Julio.” At 1:39 of the eleventh, Referee Caiz But go to that photograph He wouldn’t have to wait 44-9-1-1 and 30 KO’s. In his record are many stops the fight. The victor is Alfredo Angulo. — see for yourself. The mo- that long for the opportunity great name fighters. John Ruiz was born on Referee Caiz did a fine job. Alfredo Angulo ment seized, stopped, frozen of a lifetime to come his January 4, 1972 in Methuen, Massachu- is now 18-1, with 15 KO’s. Fight Announc- magically in place for all way. Less than a minute into setts. He first won the title when he defeated ers, World Champion Lennox Lewis, Max time, to be studied, appreci- the extra session his keen Evander Holyfield on March 3, 2001 and held Kellerman, Bob Papa and Harold Lederman ated, admired, savored. sense of positioning paid off it to March 1, 2003 and again held it from are interesting. They analyze the fights very The moment captured for when Orr scored his historic February 20, 2004 to December 17, 2005. well. Let’s get ready to rumble. Michael all time is, of course, the goal, skating into Lussier’s John Ruiz you’re a great American hero! Buffer brings the fans to the attention of overtime goal that brought lens and into history. Speaking with a member of the boxer this main event. He’s got them “Ready, for the Boston Bruins their first Sadly, Lussier would not family Bill McCluskey. A highly accom- a Rumble.” Referee Jack Reiss instructs Stanley Cup championship live to celebrate his 60th plished fighter from a tough era of fighters fighters Chris Arreola at 250 pounds, to pre- in 29 years. It came against birthday, passing away in here in New England. He says on boxing, pare for battle. The fight favorite here is the St. Louis Blues in Game 1991 at the age of 59. But “I’m not here to win or lose, I’m here to let Tomasz Adamek. He weighed in at 217 Four, giving the B’s a sweep just a year earlier he had you know I was here.” Bill also says “that pounds. He’s a good boxer. His only loss came of the series, the virtual been personally invited to more youth should box. It teaches them to Chad Dawson of Connecticut on Febru- keys to the city, and photo- the 20th anniversary team discipline.” He passed on to me the passage: ary 3, 2007 in Florida. Chad Dawson is the graphic immortality to one celebration of the champion- “The Man in the Arena.” The title of brother of Ricky Dawson. Ricky Dawson is Robert Gordon Orr. ship by Orr. a speech given by President Theodore fighting at Twin Rivers on May 7th. Check There he is. Just look at Bobby’s efforts in the Roosevelt at the Sorbonne in Paris, France him out. Bad Chad Dawson defeated Tomasz him. Flying through the air, spring of 1970 would on April 23, 1910. “It is not the critic who Adamek in a twelve-rounder in Florida. horizontal to the ice, with earn him the Conn Smythe counts, not the man who points out how the Fighters remember this, “Speed equals what looks like an almost Trophy as the most valuable strong man stumbles, or where the doer of power!” I thought this was a very good fight. supernatural power, defying player in the Stanley Cup deeds could have done them better. The Adamek used his superior hand speed and even the laws of gravity. The Playoffs. Then, in 1972, credit belongs to the man who is actually ability to defeat Chris Arreola. It appears smile on his face. The won- when the B’s repeated as in the arena, whose face is marred by dust that Arreola would have faired better if he der wand in his hand, held Cup champions, he would and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, used his size as a legal weapon. Sometimes upright in triumph. The very earn the honor once again. who errs, who comes short again and again, it appeared as if he was trying to out-box weapon that had launched And, of course, there are because there is no effort without error and Adamek and not take the advantage of his the shot that won the the ones who gave Bobby to shortcoming; but who does actually strive size to press Adamek and wear him out Stanley Cup. the world — his parents Doug to do the deeds; who knows great enthusi- more. Attesting to boxing as = “A physics Look in the background. and Arva Orr. So much of asms, the great devotions; who spends equation.” See those in the stands the focus was on Bobby that himself in a worthy cause; who at the best Trainer Freddie erupting in a wave of adula- many forgot that he was part knows in the end the triumph of high Roach is now going tion that would continue to of a family since his parents achievement, and who at the worst, if he to work in the cor- this very day. After all, it had several children. fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so ner of undefeated was a time when a pop- Hear now the words of that his place shall never be with those cold number one con- ular bumper sticker of the Arva Orr, the mother of the and timid souls who neither know victory tender Julio Cesar era read “God Bless Orr famous one, the one who had nor defeat.” That’s a great message to all. Chavez Jr. Chavez Country.” scored that memorable goal Thank you Bill McCluskey. A brother Boxer. says. “A trainer like See also the disappoint- on Mother’s Day. That one, You remind US all of our daily victories. Freddie Roach can ment — on the face of Noel the one from Ontario’s Parry Thank you President Theodore Roosevelt take me to the next Picard, the Blues defense- Sound, whose name would and thank you Bill McCluskey. Both former level.” He’s work- man, and the figure of Blues resound far and wide follow- boxers. As I’ve said, “if the world were full of ing the corner of goaltender Glenn Hall ing the championship and boxers it would be a better world.” Chavez for his fight John Duddy, who is slumping backward into the the publication of the photo- Richard Torsney a former New England with John Duddy fighting Julio Cesar net in defeat, the supportive graph. Asked by reporters boxing champion. A partner in the ring with on June 26th at the Chavez Jr., in Texas. hope so alive one moment what she thought of her some of the great Middleweights in World Alamo Dome in and then dissipated the next. son, she would often reply: Boxing history. Emil Griffith and Marvelous Texas. He says “Junior has ability and he The puck is there too, the “Which one? I have four.” Marvin Hagler. Also a close friend of World has a lot to learn. I will see what we have object so dueled over until Four. The number he Champion Paul Pender. when he gets into the ring at the Wild Card. just a second before, now just would wear on his uniform. Unbeaten prospect Edwin Rodriquez We are taking on a tough one in Duddy.” sitting on the ice, ignored. Four. The number that was moving up Super Middleweight ladder Upcoming Fight: And then there is the one raised to the Garden rafters update: he’s managed by Larry Army. May 8, on HBO, TBA. U.S.A. Paul Williams you cannot see. The one who to honor him. Forevermore Passed on by Bob Trieger. The United States versus Kermit Cintron. Jr., Middleweights. aimed the lens, took the pic- in Boston lore. Bobby Orr.