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“Why can one Mother take care of ten Children, but ten Children cannot take care of one Mother?” On Monday May 2, 2011 Mayor Menino joined the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund to honor the local victims of the News Briefs 9/11 tragedy at the Garden of Remembrance, a memo- by Sal Giarratani rial in the Boston Public Garden that is dedicated to U.S. Warned on Debt Load the victims of September 11, 2001. The Mayor, Governor The above was the headline in the Wall Street Deval Patrick and other offi- Journal on Tuesday, April 19. The blunt warning cials and Fund board mem- handed down the previous day from the Standard bers observed a moment of & Poor’s credit-rating firm about the U.S. silence and placed 206 white government’s mounting debt, which pushed stock roses on the memorial, one market prices down and the political heat up. S&P for each name remembered didn’t lower the AAA high bond rating for U.S. on the memorial. The event Treasury securities, but changed its outlook on followed the news of the these securities from “stable” to “negative.” This death of Osama bin Laden. (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) news is not very positive, is it? According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, “A downgrade would push up interest rates on Treasuries, which are a benchmark for other Swans Return to Boston Public Gardens consumer and business borrowing rates, raising the cost of credit throughout the economy.” The U.S. debt now stand at $14.219 trillion just shy of the $14.294 trillion cap and is expected to balloon, In part, due to rising costs of health care, retirement, other entitlement programs and the interest on existing debt. If no action is taken on raising the debt ceiling the government could default on its debt by July 8. Says Bill Gross, founder of Pacific Investment Management Company, the S&P action “is a warning shot at least to investors that should be loud and clear in Washington.” City Square Meets Tipping Point The other day while driving into Charlestown, I passed by the City Square Shell station and noticed the price of gas. Eighty-seven octane was going for $3.99 point 9. The highest I’ve seen to date this time around. The gas station was empty. What a surprise. It seemed like only weeks ago, I purchased some gas at King Express at the Dedham-West Roxbury line for only $2.97 per gallon. Right now prices are all over the place from $3.71 to that incredible $3.99. The last time this was happen- ing, the highest the price got was $4.11 back in July 2008. The swans (Romeo & Juliette) have returned to the Boston Public Garden Lagoon on (Continued on Page 10) Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Mayor Menino along with City Councilor Michael Ross and the public paraded the swans back to their home for the summer. (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography)

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SEALs Seal the Deal “I believe that forgiving them is God’s function. Our job is to arrange the meeting” CLAUDIUS’ OLD ROMAN MUSIC — General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr., 2007 Not unlike his predeces- sentenced to death more host. Even the most learned And in the early hours of May 2nd a Navy SEAL (SEa, Air sors, and common to a char- than 35 senators and 300 felt that the greatest wisdom and Land) Team settled the meeting arrangements, at least acteristic that goes hand-in- Roman knights with easy in- was to follow these dictates for Osama bin Laden. The Almighty was not available for hand with imperial power difference. of nature. Claudius sup- comment, but a Vatican spokesman said that bin Laden was his brutal attitude to- Claudius was also notori- ported this philosophy to the will have to answer to God — now that’s an understatement! ward persons of lower rank. ous for his timidity and sus- extent that he came very It took nearly ten years to get him, but we got him! I’ve In time Claudius developed picion. He never attended a close to enacting a law per- never doubted that we’ll win the war on terrorism. As I wrote a very cruel and bloodthirsty banquet without his guard mitting any emission of wind in this space in 2004 in my column Ten Thousand Reasons disposition. Criminal wit- and personal servants. The in public places. Doctors Why We’ll Beat bin Laden, the West will always triumph nesses were always exam- entourage included at least suggested to their patients because only the West has a self-sustaining culture. Hatred ined by torture and during one official taster. He never that they take full advantage of the West may motivate men to fly airplanes into build- gladiatorial shows he gave visited a sick friend without of the attitudes and liberties ings, but it will never sustain itself. They hate us because orders that even those who first having the room in- favored by this well-mean- we have freedom. They hate Israel because Israel is an accidentally fell should be spected for hidden weapons, ing but effervescent em- outpost of Western freedom. slain. He liked to watch the and even the sick person’s peror and just throw caution The history of the West reads like a novel. It has a plot; faces of persons who were bedding was searched. Those to the winds. As I sit here it has development. The history of most non-western being tortured or were dying. who visited his palace for a before my trusty Underwood civilizations is like reading the telephone directory. In a During the noon lunch morning call were subjected upright I can’t help but won- battle between a dynamic western civilization and a stag- break in the Colosseum, he to the strictest search, and der what the “sound of old nant civilization, we win. would often remain in his even women were grossly Roman music” must have In 401 B.C. an expeditionary force of ten thousand Greeks seat, and if any of the ser- mishandled. been like with 500 or 600 marched into the heart of Persia, then the greatest empire vice crew did not adequately The dinner parties of banqueting and contributing the world had known. There, in what is now Iraq, the ten perform their duties that Claudius were frequent and guests. thousand defeated a vastly larger Persia force. Xenophon, morning he would hastily very luxurious. He often en- Claudius had an almost in- an Athenian, was one of the ten thousand. In his first- match them up for combat in tertained 500 or 600 persons satiable appetite for food and hand account, the Anabasis, you see the vast servile Persian the arena. He even forced at one meal. Because of the drink. He never left the din- host. You’ll also meet the Greeks, a band of brothers, one of his pages to enter enormous amount of food that ing room until he was fully obedient and disciplined, but also each a free man think- the arena for combat while was consumed, and which of stuffed and half “crocked.” He ing for himself. wearing a toga. course was done in the re- went to sleep immediately After the battle, when the Greeks and Persians meet, He put his father-in- clining position, there was after dinner, lying on his under the assurances of truce, to discuss terms for an law and two granddaughters more than just a casual con- back and with his mouth armistice, the Persians break their word and murder the to death on unsupported cern for the inevitable flatu- open. It was standard operat- Greek commanders. The ten thousand are now stranded, charges, and gave them no lence (stomach gas). With ing procedure for his atten- a thousand miles from home, surrounded by the enemy, opportunity for defense. He most eastern cultures as dant to bring in a feather and with no one to lead them. Or so the Persians think. But did likewise to his son-in- well as with the Romans, the a bucket to prove that “relief the ten thousand are not Persians, they are Greeks– law Pompeius and also the good old after dinner belch is just a tickle away.” Westerners. They simply hold a New England-style town fiancé of his youngest daugh- was considered a politeness NEXT ISSUE: meeting and elect new leaders. The Persians are dumb- ter. He is reported to have and a compliment to the Claudius, A Summation founded. They cannot grasp the idea of free men electing leaders. And as for the Greeks? Well, they never really wanted NE Friends of St. Francis to conquer Persia anyway. They marched to Babylon just to put on the Persian throne someone who would be less a Deliver $18k to Homeless Shelter pain-in-the-neck to the Greeks. Having taught the Persians a lesson about Western power to effect a regime change, On Wednesday April 27, only made and sold 280 of from the Nazzaro Center and they simply, and quietly, marched back home. the North End Friends of their world famous sand- Ida DePasquale and the Saddam Hussein, hung by the neck until dead, Decem- St. Francis House delivered wiches, but also baked 11 North End Seniors for the ber 30, 2006 $18,000 to the Homeless homemade banana breads use of their club day. Osama bin Laden, shot through the head, May 2, 2011 Shelter. “We are over- as well. They are unbeliev- The way we got to $18K is More meetings yet to be arranged. whelmed by the support of able! We also would like to we actually raised $8,257.37 friends and family in the thank everyone who donated and our anonymous donor North End, although nothing items to our flea market, rounded it off to $9k, then in this wonderful neighbor- everyone who baked home- matched it. This is truly a Friends of hood surprises me,” stated made goodies and Janet G., neighborhood wide event, Friends co-founder John Josie, Laurie and Nicholas from kids buying baked Romano. We would like to for helping set up. We also goods to the NBSS students CRAIG HUGHES name some of the busi- want to thank Diane lining to buy lunch to all of are invited to remember and celebrate his life nesses that donated baked Armstrong who helped us tre- the seniors coming by to buy Sunday, May 15th, 2011 goods or allowed us to put a mendously both days. We some great treasurers, it is can in their store: Mangia would especially like to amazing! Both schools 3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Mangia’s, Mike’s Pastry, thank Lillian Ferullo and pitched in — St. John’s ran Ristorante Lucia Bova Bakery, Dr. Anthony Maryann Tordiglione for all a special Tag Day and the Bova, Lyndell’s Bakery, Bos- of their help both days run- Eliot School made a nice do- 415 Hanover Street, North End, Boston ton Common Coffee Shop ning the bake sale, not only nation. Also non-profit agen- Bring your stories (donated coffee), Joe Pace are they a great help but they cies like North End Against and Son, Maria’s Pastry, made us laugh all day! 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Dante Alighieri Society One Hundred Fifty Years: Reflections on Italian Unification May 13, 2011, 6:30 P.M. The Dante Alighieri Society invites you tus, University of Massachusetts Amherst to a presentation One Hundred Fifty Years: will present “What Mazzini Would Say Now.” Reflections on Italian Unification, chaired Comments will also be made by Spencer M. by Giuseppe Pastorelli, Consul General Di Scala, Professor, University of Massachu- of Italy for New England. Alessandro Masi, setts Boston, President, Dante Alighieri Secretary General, Dante Alighieri Society, Society of Massachusetts. The presentation Rome, Italy will present “What Historians will follow with questions and answers and Now Say” and Roland Sarti, Professor Emeri- refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 8:00 PM OPENING NIGHT AT POPS Maria Pasquale Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops welcome brilliant APRIL 29, 2011 vocalist Linda Eder to Symphony Hall for a tribute to Judy Garland. The program will feature beloved tunes such as Mrs. Maria Pasquale, age Giovanna LaPosta and her “By Myself,” “Me and My Shadow,” and “Over the Rainbow.” 93 of Medford passed away on husband Daniele all of A complimentary pre-concert reception will kick off the Friday April 29, 2011 at her Medford, one brother: Alberto Opening Night festivities, and audience members are home surrounded by her Pasquale and his wife invited to come dressed as their favorite “Sound of Music” loving family. She was the Caterina of Italy Beloved character and participate in a “Sound of Music” sing-a-long. wife of the late Domenico grandmother of John, Sonia, Thursday, May 12, 2011 8:00 PM Pasquale. Mrs. Pasquale Raffaella, Simona and Friday, May 13, 2011 8:00 PM was born and educated in Alessandra. Sister of the late The Boston Pops led by Keith Lockhart celebrate the Prezza, Italy, daughter of the Libirata Ferrelli, Antonio music of Judy Garland with guest vocalist Linda Eder. late Salvatore and Agata Pasquale, Anna Giovannetti Ms. Eder’s brilliant voice will be heard with the Pops on Pasquale. She emigrated and Domenico Pasquale. favorite tunes such as “Me and My Shadow,” “Zing! Went with her family to the United Funeral was from the Dello the Strings of My Heart,” and “Over the Rainbow.” Stated in 1963 and settled in Russo Funeral Home in Saturday, May 14, 2011 3:00 PM Medford, Massachusetts. Medford on Tuesday, May 3, FAMILY CONCERT She loved to sew, crochet common knowledge that you 2011. Her Funeral Mass was Keith Lockhart leads America’s Orchestra and special and knit. Well known for her never left her home without held in St. Francis Of Assisi guest Byron Stripling in a concert of light classical, Broad- beautiful handwork, she eating. She was an avid Church, Medford, Massachu- way, jazz, and patriotic compositions suitable for the entire often made initial linens and gardener and enjoyed setts. Internment in Oak family. tablecloths. Nothing was traveling. In recent years Grove Cemetery, Medford. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 8:00 PM more important than family she had begun returning to Contributions may be made Wednesday, May 18, 2011 8:00 PM to her. She was not just a Prezza, Italy for up to six to Founders Affiliate of MARDI GRAS IN MAY fabulous cook but even months at a time. She is American Heart Association, Keith Lockhart takes Fat Tuesday global as the Boston affectionately known as the survived by a son Dino P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA Pops pays tribute to the music of Mardi Gras celebrations “cook of cooks” it was Pasquale and his wife Elisa, 02241-7005 around the world with jazz ambassadors the Dukes of May She Rest in Peace Dixieland along for the ride. For further information, please log on to www.bso.org.

U MUNZIGNARU CHIANCI MEGGHIU. Elaine Cogliano The liar cries best of all. AUGUST 12, 1940 - APRIL 23, 2011

Elaine M. Cogliano of East Elaine’s life in St. Joseph- Boston, passed away on St. Lazarus Church, in East Saturday, April 23, 2011. Boston. Beloved sister of Joseph Elaine was born in Boston Barisano (Ray Barron) to the late Joseph and of Nahant, Jeannette Antonette (Morello) Cogliano, Martinello, Eve Barisano, and was a life-long resident Joan DiCenso and her of East Boston. She worked husband Saverio, all of as a Executive Secretary for East Boston, and the late State Street Bank for over Raphaella Guarino. 23 years and was a longtime Also survived by her many Communicant of St. Lazarus loving nieces and nephews. Parish. Elaine passed away Funeral was from the peacefully surrounded by Ruggiero-Mazzarella her loving family. She was Memorial Home, East Boston 70 years of age. on Wednesday, April 27th at 9:00am with a Elaine was laid to rest in St. Michael Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Cemetery in Boston. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 6, 2011 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD PROFITS ON TRACK FOR A 17.5% GAIN by Sal Giarratani With two-thirds of all manufacturing fell three $18.15/share. Osh Kosh I Was a Coca-Cola Conservative S&P500 stocks reporting percent in April. The job Corp. fell $3.29 to $31.66 and higher revenues, all are on gauge fell 1.9% to 63.7% and Sun Power & Corp., escalated The Coca-Cola Company As a social conservative, I pace to earn 17.5% as firm’s new orders fell 3% in April, to $21.68/share up $5.70/ has a new motto and website. have referred to myself as a pass along higher costs and 6.2% and new orders fell and share. European oil producer The pause that used to be Reagan Democrat for over 30 prices. Reviews are on track sank. The national ISM Total SA agreed to purchase the real thing and quite re- years now. to gain 8%. Materials and manufacturing due out Mon- 60% of Sun Power, the sec- freshing is now living pos- I could identify with energy stocks led the way as day is seen edging downward ond largest U.S. solar panel itively and can be reached Reagan’s conservatism since they keep their margins to 59.7%. The NYSE rose .6% maker, and a friendly take- at www.livepositively.com. I it was neither whacko right high. Materials led to a 34% and the S&P500 rose .2% over , subject to approval by think I always lived positively wing nor intellectually dis- gain and as the recession and NASDAQ. In many cases both boards. Chevron gains because like TWA, it was the tant. I liked listening to falls further, financials are big cap names such as Apple, that rose 31% in the 1st quar- only way to fly 40 years ago. Buckley and Rusher speak, on a flat curve, and materi- Netflix, Baidu and Priceline ter topping analysts forecast Back in my younger college which I did often, but grasp- als growing at a 32.9% gain. did well! Occidental Petro- of .9¢/share. Higher oil days, I hooked up with the ing what they were saying S&P techs are on a path to leum leapt almost 9% in prices around the globe Young Americans for Free- was difficult work. Reagan, on earn 34.6% gains. Good Year high volume up 8% past its holstered results. Trans dom on campus. This group the other hand, would always Tire, Wal-Mart has done well 106 buy points. The DJ11 Canada shares rose 30% to was founded by William F. cut to the chase and speak but consumers are getting ended up 4% in April, the $450 million above esti- Buckley, Jr., in 1960. Young clearly and directly to the sick of being frugal. Two best month since December. mates. Revenue rose 30% college conservatives were issues at hand. years is a long time to not Monster Worldwide, the job topping forecasts. Merck going toe to toe with the radi- Ronald Reagan was refresh your wardrobe. search site expects 2nd quar- posts strong earnings as the cal SDS on campus. The the founder of the mod- Shares of both firms fell on ter earnings as low as .6¢/ earnings rose 11% to $11.58 spirit of debate 40 years ago ern conservative movement. Friday. The dollar falls and share, below the .9¢/share billion over forecasts. Its was pretty spirited to say the Buckley and Rusher could hit a three-year low. China’s estimated by analysts. The earnings of $3.6 billion the least. provide the thought, but it Yuan broke the $6.50 dollar first quarter was break even low end of its forecast or I met both a young Dan Rea was Reagan who translated it level. Caterpillar’s moving or a per share basis and .20¢ $3.66/share. Bernanke has who now hosts a nightly talk all for the American people. and equipment unit’s earn- last year. First quarter re- said the economy is still show on WBZ radio and Don Without Reagan, the liberals ings shot up topped views by sults include costs related to weak with unemployment Feder who wrote a great col- might still be gloating over .54¢ to $13.05 billion. It the acquisition of Hot Jobs. and high oil prices and a umn in the Boston Herald for themselves. raised its full year net to For 2011, earnings could be weak housing market. The many years. Dan was a real The Tea Party movement $5.25-6.75/share. Caterpil- .38-.48/share. Universal economy grew at 1.8% down conservative and Feder a lib- shows a direct link to lar raised its full year EPS to Health Services jumped from 3.1%. U.S. Treasury 10 ertarian. Back then while Reagan’s brand of leadership. $6.25-6.5/share. Shares $7.04 to $34.78 and Carpen- Year Notes sold at 3.29% YAF countered the SDS dia- It is down to earth, speaking rose 2.5% pending rising 6% try Technologies rose $6.18/ down .2 ticks. tribe across the country’s directly to the ills of today’s in March, the 9th straight share to $51.28/share and It’s time to call your campuses, conservatives had troubles. Reagan is its patron rise. Shares rose 2.5%. Good Year Tire and Rubber financial advisor or call me its own internal war between in both style and substance. The ISM-Chicago regional rose up $2.39/share to at 617-261-7777. so-called traditionalists and Republicans once again libertarians. I felt caught in seem at its tipping point. The the middle of all this ideology. Obama White House should Saint Catherine of Siena I was a social conservative be enough to turn all of us but hardly libertarian. My be- looking backward to the spirit Doctor of the Church liefs were ideological but of 1980. President Obama and by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari merely practical. his Democratic cohorts up on Caterina Benincasa was sics of the Italian langu- Back when I was 16 years Capitol Hill seem hell-bent born in Siena, Italy, in 1347. age, written in the beautiful old and a junior at Boston En- on making our government Her father Giacomo di Benin- Tuscan vernacular of the glish High School, I supported both bigger and more intru- casa, was a cloth dyer, her fourteenth century. Her writ- Lyndon Johnson and not sive than ever in U.S. his- mother, Lapa Piagenti, was ings consist of the “Dialogue,” Barry Goldwater. I liked what tory. To date, the Republicans the daughter of a local poet. or “Treatise on Divine Provi- the U.S. senator from Arizona appear to have little chance At the time of her birth the dence,” a collection of nearly was saying on the Vietnam of unlocking the grip Obama Black Death struck the area; four hundred letters; and a War but not much else. He has in the Electoral College. Siena was badly ravaged. series of prayers lost badly that year because The strongest candidate is From her earliest childhood St. Catherine died in Rome apparently lots of pretty con- Mitt Romney who is any kind Caterina began to see visions in the spring of 1380, at the servative voters like my dad of conservative and Donald and practiced self-denial. At age of thirty-three, she was decided to stick with Presi- Trump who is hardly any the age of seven she conse- canonized by Pope Pius II in dent Johnson then take a kind of politician. No wonder crated herself to Christ; at 1461, her feast is celebrated chance with the ideological Obama is always smiling. sixteen she took the habit of ters to people in authority as on April 29th. package offered by the Repub- There isn’t a Reagan any- the Dominican Tertiaries, she begged for peace between Saint Catherine has long licans that year. where on the horizon, is In 1374, during the great the republics and principali- been regarded as one of the However, in the middle of there? pestilence, she devoted her- ties of Italy. She carried on a finest theological minds in that campaign, the future I say, all of us “Coca-Cola” self to the care of the sick. long correspondence with the Church, as evidenced of conservatism was show- voters out there getting hurt Later she began traveling Pope Gregory XI exhorting in her outstanding work, Dia- cased in the person of Ronald by liberals in Washington, throughout northern and him to contribute, by all logue: 1970 Pope Paul VI de- Reagan. Recently, I read the forcing us to pay more at the central Italy advocating possible means, to bringing clared her a Doctor of the recent obituary of William pumps, more at the super- reform of the clergy advising about peace in Italy and Church. She is one of the two Rusher, conservative writer markets, more in taxes and people that repentance and pleading for the return of patron saints of Italy, together and longtime National Review more for our kids going to col- renewal could be accom- the Papacy from Avignon to with Saint Francis of Assisi. publisher. Back in 1964, he lege need to stand up and say, plished through “the total love Rome. Through her influ- and F. Clifton White master- “We’re mad as hell and we’re for God.” ence, Gregory returned to minded the Goldwater cam- not going to take it anymore, Travel was not the only way Rome, in 1377, despite the Rapino Memorial paign and started the move like the guy that played in in which Caterina made her opposition of the French king. in turning conservative from that old movie “Network.” The views known. In the early The works of St. Catherine Home an idea into a movement. liberal intellects try and 1370s, she began writing let- of Siena rank among the clas- 9 Chelsea St., East Boston Rusher was one of the early make the Tea Party folks movement leaders who look like a bunch of racists 617-567-1380 quickly saw the potential of and ignorant Archie Bunker The Agency for all your Insurance Coverages Ronald Reagan as the face of types, but folks who like the new conservative move- lots of tea in their politics ment. 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As a former Senior include work with the Legal Assistant for Wein- Boston Patent Law Asso- garten, Schurgin, Gagnebin ciation, Massachusetts & Hayes, she pioneered doz- Bar Association, National ens of legislative bills that Notary Association, the have benefited many private Grand Lodge of Massachu- law firms and business or- setts of the Order Sons ganizations throughout the of Italy and her filial Commonwealth. lodge, the Greater Boston Ms. Hawkins has also Renaissance Lodge. Her battled “Gender Bias,” a Diminutive Thelma Hawkins commitment to the Sons problem that had plagued receiving a Lifetime Achieve- of Italy has been a life- American businesses and ment Award. long quest to further industries in the past. Her the cause of people with representation within the state legal sys- Italian ancestry through her abilities with tem has helped change laws that prohibited finance and her skills at arbitration. paralegals and law students from active par- Ms. Hawkins is one of the pioneers of the ticipation in legal affairs conducted by the aforementioned Renaissance Lodge and has Massachusetts Bar Association, especially helped to develop it into the largest Italian in the area of patent law. social group in the state and one of the As a recipient of many lifetime achieve- largest in the United States within the ment awards from Boston’s legal commu- O.S.I.A. Giarratani NEAD 2011 Easter Party Newest Family Member A Huge Success This years’ NEAD Easter Party was the biggest and best ever. With Peter Rabbit (actually Nick the Rabbit) visiting all of the kids at the Nazzaro Center, the party was fantastic. Children of all ages took pictures with the Easter Bunny, colored eggs, made colored drawings and enjoyed a bunch of yummy Easter treats as well as re- ceived a free, huge goodie bag! The popular event was sponsored by Michael and Richard Giannasoli in memory of their mother Flo- rence, who passed away sev- eral years ago. After the Eas- ter Bunny hopped onto his next party, the children and On Saturday, April 9, my newest great-nephew Andrew their parents (well over 125 Francis Moses was christened at Holy Name Church in in attendance) were treated West Roxbury. Shown in photo with little Drew are his to a wonderful puppet show parents Danikka Giarratani Moses and George Moses. sponsored by City Councilor Electric Company, NEAD’s goodies for the party, also (Photo by Sal Giarratani) Sal LaMattina. The event corporate sponsor. Patricia Romano who boiled run by NEAD Board Members A special thank you goes all the eggs and the Nazzaro and volunteers was also co- out to Mikey Fud for running Center for hosting the sponsored by NSTAR Gas & around and getting all the annual event. Norwood High School Brass Quintet to Perform at the State House The NORTH END On Friday, May 13, from 11:00 am-12:00 noon, the Norwood New Location High School Brass Quintet will be performing at the Grand COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER for Julie Billiart Staircase of the State House by invitation of Rep. John presents Rogers. The Norwood High School Brass Quintet, directed by Mr. Kenneth Griffin, is a talented and award winning Memorial Mass ensemble from Norwood High School composed of the fol- The yearly mass in lowing students: Michael Clarke, Trombone (Senior); Owen Memory of the Deceased Kerrigan, Tuba (Junior); Patrick Maroun, Trumpet (Senior); Graduates of Julie Billiart Eric Muller, Trumpet (Sophomore); Kate Tatar, French Horn and the Sisters of Notre (Junior). The quintet will be performing a variety of classi- Dame deNamur will be on cal pieces for the enjoyment of State House employees and SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011, at visitors. the 12 Noon Mass at ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH, Hanover Street, in the North End. All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei Hope you can attend!

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S imple TIMES . . . NEWS BRIEFS (FROM ITALIAN by Girard A. Plante NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS) This Mother’s Day issue is Catholic beliefs. Listening to Sadness of Toto’s prog- Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco appropriate for me to begin him talk deeply of life’s nosis and agitation in not writing my biweekly column quirky events that could not seeing him before his THE INTERESTING HISTORY OF A SMALL TOWN IN after a five-month hiatus. be easily explained away death overwhelmed me. The SICILY. The small town of San Fratello (Holy Brother), in While my writing for publi- was never dull. One of his quickest way to let him know the province of Messina, in Sicily, is surrounded by the cation continued with free- insights, “When you lose I was praying for a miracu- Nebrody mountains. The town may tumble down and disap- lance projects, I needed to your mother, you lose the lous recovery and how much pear forever. The people of San Fratello do not always speak regroup to regularly write for world,” confused as much as his two-plus decade friend- Sicilian, but also a dialect similar to the “Lombard,” an old this venerable newspaper startled me. No matter. ship meant to me would be dialect indeed. It appears that in the 12th century a small that has published my col- That’s typically Toto, I told through letter. I placed a group from the “Valle Padana” (the Po Valley) settled down brown scapular of the Sacred umn nearly nine years. myself. in the area after following Count Roger in his efforts to So, I’ll start fresh by shar- Toto and I remained close Heart inside the letter’s conquer Sicily. ing the following poignant friends despite moving along envelope and mailed it to San Fratello is also unique, as an old Greek settlement story with you. our unique paths to college, the hospital where Toto existed on the very same spot since the IV century B.C., Anthony “Toto” Eaniello’s career, and community in- languished. established by the tyrant of Siracusa (Syracuse), Dionisius friendship began the end of volvement. Occasionally, I’d Too weak to raise his the Great: Apollonia. The Greek town was destroyed the th the summer I entered 7 see his mom or sister at the once-strong arms, Toto’s first time by Siracusa a century later, and then by the Arabs. grade in 1972. I became as- market and chat briefly, al- youngest sister read my let- There they used to raise horses which are still considered sistant equipment manager ways parting with a ‘Say ter to him and placed the by the locals a special breed, brought to Sicily by the Arabs. for the varsity football team hello to Toto for me.’ brown scapular around his San Fratello is also the center where the family of the of one of three of my Fortunately, I came from neck. She later told me he late, former Italian Premier Bettino Craxi originated. Today, hometown’s public high a neighborhood that in- laughed as he listened to my there are still several people with the name ‘Craxi’. schools. Growing up in the cludes three generations hilarious recollections that GREEN ENERGY IS AVAILABLE IN A CERTAIN PART OF shadows of the high school residing in the same single- we partook in years ago. ITALY. Here is something unique in a particular Italian a block from my childhood family homes and two- Knowing he heard my loving territory. If you live in the Gorizia area (North East of Italy) home helped as every Au- family walkups for decades. words and wore the scapular and plan to install photovoltaic panels of three Kw. on your gust since the fourth grade So seeing most of our long- upon his neck as he peace- house, you will be eligible to get a grant of 300 euro I raced to the practice fields time friends we grew up next ably passed into eternal rest (@ $400) from the Provincial Government. The program is to see the coaches wearing door to or down the street comforted my aching emo- called “Go Elios Family,” which is in collaboration with a whistles around their necks; occurred regularly and virtu- tional pain. I didn’t allow small local bank. The Credit Institution (bank) advances clutching clipboards with the ally every Thanksgiving and that emptiness to stop me the entire cost for the purchase of the panels and its in- lists of names of boys eagerly Christmas holiday. from swinging into action. stallation as well. The citizen who applies for the grant must competing for a spot on the But I’d not seen Toto in a Doctor’s orders set aside, I open an account with the bank, in which the money will school’s Junior Varsity and few years and by late sum- quickly wrote a tribute that flow, until the cost of the installation will be refunded. The Varsity football squads. mer 1995 I decided to seek I read at Toto’s funeral Mass grant is for 0.46 euro per Kw produced. The President of the Many memories originated him out. Calling his mom three days later. Gorizia Province, Enrico Gherghette, said recently: “Other from the football games that revealed little more than Sitting next to his coffin, I people talk about a ‘Green Economy,’ but we build it!.” kicked off on autumn Satur- “he’s still working with his looked out across the packed days at 1 p.m. in the early uncle’s trucking firm and I church and familiar faces “It’s all about the Service” 1970s. Excitement hung in see him daily.” A few days filled with tears. Young men EMAR Board of Directors the crisp air and cars filled later I learned from one of sobbed. His mother and sis- Si Parla Italiano the neighborhood streets on my four sisters that Toto had ters and brothers wept. I re- Short Sales Specialists game day. been diagnosed with throat mained composed as I prayed We represent Toto’s joking and infec- cancer after a months-long to Toto for strength to speak Sellers, Buyers, Renters & Landlords tious laugh were two of his persistent cough. without faltering. 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Chairman of the Pirandello Lyceum, Dr. Stephen Maio and his 2011 I Migliori recipients and the Pirandello Lyceum Board of Directors. wife Dorothy Maio. On April 9, 2011 the Pirandello Lyceum held its 26th Annual Awards Banquet “I Migliori in Mens et Gesta Award” at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport. The Pirandello has recognized a group of outstanding Americans of Italian descent who have made important and significant contributions to their profession, society and to the Italian American community. Kevin Galie, did a most memorable job as Toastmaster for the evening, while the many guests, including presidents of various organizations and past honorees created a very warm reception for the 2011 “I Migliori” Award Recipients. This year’s award recipients included Dorothy Aufiero- Film Producer, Aldo A. Cipriano, Esq.- Law & Public Service, Daniel Conley, Esq.-Suffolk County District Attorney, Cheryl Fiandaca-News Media, Michael Iandoli- President, CEO, Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Salvatore Pinzone- Italian Culture Advocate and Business Entrepre- neur, Carmine Nigro-Special Agent- F.B.I. Boston-Counterintelligence Strategic Partnership Coordinator- President’s Award The mission of the Pirandello Lyceum is to promote the appreciation Pirandello Lyceum President Pirandello Lyceum President and study of the Italian language and culture. For additional info visit our Rosario Cascio presents award to website www.pirandello.com. Dorothy Aufiero - Film Producer. Rosario Cascio presents award to Cheryl Fiandaca - News Media.

Pirandello Lyceum President Rosario Cascio presents award to Pirandello Lyceum President Michael Iandoli - President, CEO, Rosario Cascio presents award to Pirandello Lyceum President Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Daniel Conley, Suffolk County Rosario Cascio presents award to District Attorney. Pirandello Lyceum President Carmine Nigro-Special Agent - Rosario Cascio presents award to F.B.I. Boston-Counterintelligence Aldo A. Cipriano, Esq. - Law & Strategic. Public Service.

Left to right: Stephania Left to Right: James DiStefano, Siragusa and niece. Salvatore Pinzone and Kathy DiStefano.

Pirandello Lyceum President Consul General of Italy, Boston Rosario Cascio presents award to Giuseppe Pastorelli and President Salvatore Pinzone - Italian Cul- of the Pirandello Lyceum, Rosario ture and Business Entrepreneur. Cascio.

The Ancient and Honorables present the colors. Luigi Anoli of Plymouth, Massa- Guests enjoying the “I Migliori” (Photos by Aurora DeLuca Photography chusetts with his lovely mother. Awards. and Dom Campochiaro, D&S Video, www.dsvideophoto.com) POST-GAZETTE, MAY 6, 2011 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will host a fund- raising awards dinner to Thorunn Zimmermann, “Fast” Freddy, and Bianca de la benefit Old Sturbridge Vil- Garza, left to right, smile for the camera at the “Denim lage on Tuesday, May 17 at After Dark” benefit for Youk’s Hits for Kids. the Village. For informa- Enjoying the “Denim After Dark” benefit are, left to right, (Photo by Kristen Daly) tion, call 508-347-0210 or Kim O’Loughlin, Catharine Uyenoyama and Rebecca visit www.osv.org. The National Jean Com- Conference 2011 — Opera Mitchell. (Photo by Kristen Daly) (Photo courtesy of OSV) pany in Newton recently Entrepreneurship: Building hosted a “fashionable fund- on Tradition,” to be held ship and strategic planning educational environment voiced the role of Lincoln in raiser” to support Youk’s Hits from May 7 to 11. Co-hosted for artists. and rich history make it Ken Burns’s acclaimed doc- for Kids, a charity created by by Boston Lyric Opera and In addition to these ses- a fitting venue for this umentary, “The Civil War,” Boston Red Sox third base- Opera Boston, this largest sions, members of Opera gathering. which was recently rebroad- man Kevin Youkilis and ded- gathering of opera profes- Europa and Opera Canada For more information, cast on PBS to mark the icated to improving the health sionals in North America will join OPERA America including a detailed sched- 150th anniversary of the and well being of children. will convene in Boston’s members in an interna- ule of events, or to register, start of that war. The exclusive “Denim Af- Theater District. tional forum on global chal- visit the conference website Burns, whose many other ter Dark” cocktail reception Anticipated highlights of lenges and opportunities in at www.operaamerica.org/ documentaries include the and party was hosted by the conference include the the world of opera. conference. PBS series “Baseball,” “The WCVB-TV’s Bianca de la Opening Keynote Address by “We are delighted to hold ……. Documentary film- War,” and “The National Garza and MIX 104.1’s “Fast” Nicholas Negroponte, founder Opera Conference 2011 for maker Ken Burns will Parks: America’s Best Idea,” Freddy. of the MIT Media Lab; a tour the first time in Boston, a present award-winning made his very first film about The event featured an of the Lab led by Tod Mach- culturally rich city with an actor Sam Waterston with Old Sturbridge Village as a Ugly Jeans Contest, signa- over, composer of “Death and opera ecology that is flourish- the fourth annual “Ken college student in 1975, dur- ture Dark Denim drinks by the Powers,” one of the ing on many levels,” stated Burns Lifetime Achieve- ing which he used the now- Stoli, exclusive Red Sox raf- year’s most noteworthy new OPERA America President ment Award” at a fund- famous “Ken Burns effect” — fles, amazing swag bags — operas; the Robert L.B. Tobin and CEO Marc A. Scorca. raising dinner to benefit a panning technique — for and shopping, with a portion Director-Designer Showcase; “Boston Lyric Opera is Old Sturbridge Village set the first time. Burns is of the evening’s proceeds go- the New Works Sampler in incredibly honored to co-host for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, currently producing and ing directly to the charity. the American Repertory The- Opera Conference 2011 with May 17 at the living history directing a number of The benefit was organized ater Underground Cabaret, our colleagues at Opera museum. Seating is lim- projects, including the and executed by Milton resi- OBERON, hosted by Ameri- Boston and the numerous ited and reservations are much-anticipated PBS dent Kristen Daly, Vice Pres- can Repertory Theater Artis- other organizations here in required. For reservations series “Prohibition,” set to ident of The Goodwin Group tic Director Diane Paulus, Boston,” said Esther Nelson, and more information, con- debut in the fall of 2011. PR Company of Walpole. one of the most important Boston Lyric Opera’s Gen- tact [email protected], The “Ken Burns Lifetime Among the guests were stage directors working in eral & Artistic Director. “We 508-347-0210 or visit Achievement Award” is pre- Eileen Cakouros, Kara Crow- theater and opera today; look forward to showcas- www.osv.org. sented jointly with Old ley, Anne Gatnick, Liz the Co-Production Market- ing Boston’s thriving opera Although he is best known Sturbridge Village each year Krzywda, Rebecca Mitchell, place; and performances of scene and reinforcing the for his role as D.A. Jack to an individual who has Kim O’Loughlin, Kerri Pelo- Britten’s “A Midsummer vitality of the art form on a McCoy on NBC’s “Law & made a significant impact on quin, Julie Ritchie, Danielle Night’s Dream” by Boston national stage.” Order,” Waterston is one the arts through projects Slate, Catharine Uyenoyama Lyric Opera and Donizetti’s “We want to extend a of the industry’s most versa- related to history. Last and Thorunn Zimmermann, “Maria Padilla” by Opera warm welcome to confer- tile actors, winning Emmy, year’s award was given to name a very few. Boston. ence attendees from around Golden Globe, and Screen to Pulitzer Prize-winning For more information about Capitalizing on the unique the world. There is nothing Actors Guild Awards, as well author and presidential his- Youk’s Hits for Kids, visit educational and cultural quite like Boston in the as an Academy Award nomi- torian Doris Kearns Good- www.youkskids.org. resources of Boston, Opera spring, and we look forward nation for his role as a jour- win, and the 2009 award ……. OPERA America, the Conference 2011 will also to seeing our colleagues at nalist in the 1984 film “The went to actress Laura national service organiza- feature a special Artist the opera,” said Opera Bos- Killing Fields.” Waterston Linney in recognition of her tion for opera, is pleased to Weekend, with sessions ton General Director Lesley portrayed Abraham Lincoln portrayal of Abigail Adams announce details of “Opera on musical entrepreneur- Koenig. in the Tony Award-winning in the HBO series “John In addition to Boston Lyric play, “Abe Lincoln in Illi- Adams.” Old Sturbridge Opera and Opera Boston, nois,” in Gore Vidal’s mini- 25 other Boston-area arts series, “Lincoln,” and he (Continued on Page 13) institutions will join the two Mattéo Gallo companies in welcoming the national opera commu- nity to the conference. o Appraisals Boston’s vibrant arts com- Sales & Rentals munity, world-renowned

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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) I heard the Obama Admin- surers recently, Attorney fully paid health insurance istration is looking into the General Martha Coakley — simply for living some- surge in pump prices. I guess has announced the filing of where on Puerto Rico. he sees the 2012 campaign a bill forcing such compen- This unequal treatment looming on the horizon. sations to run through her from the U.S. Department of When prices were getting office for approval. Defense in its health care hiked during the Bush Of the four companies in- policy also extends to the LUCY ANGEL London-based alternative pop years, Democrats all blamed vestigated, Blue Cross Blue 22,000 island military retir- GForce band 6 Day Riot does a the White House. Luckily, Shield and Fallon Commu- ees under 65 years of age Kate Anderton heads up nice job on “Run For Your the Democrats on Capitol nity Health Plan have volun- and their families. The rea- daughters Lindsay and Kate Life,” Raney Shockne serves Hill are too nice to Obama tarily stopped board pay- son given by the Pentagon is to form the trio Lucy Angel. up the popular “Axel F;” along and the Republicans, sur- ments. Both Harvard Pilgrim that Puerto Rico is consid- They released their self- with “On Fire” from Ameri- prisingly, are too. Health Care and Tufts Health ered an “overseas” location. titled five-track EP, includ- can rockers Locksley; Seattle Instead of gloating that Plan have not. These two Military retirees and survi- ing their sweet and sassy indie rocker Say Hi provides America wants to be Brazil’s companies reportedly have vors in Hawaii and Alaska single “Only Woman Left.” the heat for “Devils;” and the biggest customer when their argued that their work is are treated the same way as The Arizona natives moved finale “Denial” is from Can- oil company finds all that oil “unique” and “complex” since Puerto Ricans. to Nashville in 2003, where ada’s Stereo Black. There’s down off American shores, they compete against private Folks have been trying for they’ve been writing and much more to Scream 4 we should be allowing our oil companies. However, Coak- years to get the Pentagon to performing as Lucy Angel. than the sound! companies to do just that. ley seemingly doesn’t be- redress the situation but Check out the tight harmo- LEE DEWYZE - LIVE IT UP Why do we continually want lieve they are different than they say, the agency is just nies and refreshing sounds 19-RCA to buy oil from here being any not-for-profit in the state. following federal law. What- of cuts as, “Serious,” fol- American Idol Season 9 sold to us from Rio or over Said State Representative ever happened to equal lowed by the promising “I’ll winner Lee DeWyze follows there somewhere else? Martha Walz, serving on protection under the law? Be Your Whiskey,” the hurt up the success of his album’s I don’t often agree with these boards is prestigious Shouldn’t all Americans be of “Color Love Blue,” and the first single, “Sweet Serendip- Pastor John Hagee, but in its own right and adding, treated equally? What law is honesty of “I’d Be Lyin’.” Give ity” with his second single, America is truly leaderless in many ways I regret this the Pentagon following? Lucy Angel their wings, as the sincere confession “Beau- at the moment. Where is the legislation is necessary.” Surely not the U.S. Consti- this talented trio with the tiful Like You,” the only Republican alternative or is tution, eh? heavenly sound, is headed to album song he didn’t write. America headed toward four Fewer Military Benefits Thank God, my cousin the top! The success of “Sweet Ser- more years of nothingness for Puerto Ricans Paul, who was an officer in MITCH WINEHOUSE - endipity” was amazing, and disguised as leadership. I wrote about this story a the U.S. Air Force during the RUSH OF LOVE paved the way for this few years back concerning ’80s, was born and raised Janey album. Lee’s creations in- Cracking Down on military spouses and veter- near San Juan, luckily he Mitch Winehouse is an UK clude the title cut “Live It Non-profit Cash ans in Puerto Rico who re- relocated to Arkansas where export ‘living the dream’ — Up,” trailed by the reflective Not for profit board mem- ceive fewer health benefits he has more rights than he given the opportunity at the “It’s Gotta Be Love,” a musi- bers may no longer be able than their counterparts in would have had he stayed in age of 59 to record and re- cal love letter titled “Dear to collect compensation for the states, even though Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. lease his debut album of jazz Isabelle,” and pleads his their volunteer work under Puerto Rico is part of the Changing the current sta- and swing tunes. Songwriter/ case via “Stay Here.” Lee’s new legislation up on Bea- United States and Puerto tus quo seems like a no- producer Tony Hiller, who headlining tour will bring con Hill barring such pay- Ricans are U.S. citizens. brainer to me but perhaps has written hundreds of jazz him to Boston’s Brighton ments. Announcing the re- That means that, like all is- the problem lies in Washing- and pop standards, was at Music Hall on July 1. “Me And sults of an investigation into land spouses whose soldier ton, D.C. where to many the helm to guide Wine- My Jealousy” is a true con- compensation for board husbands or wives are killed no-brainers are running house. Hiller also penned fession, hitting new heights members of four health in- in action would get less than things. four new tracks, including of love with “Brooklyn the swinging “Rush Of Love Bridge,” the surreal “Weight- To The Heart,” the pretty less,” the chill of “Earth “Tell Me,” the smooth Stood Still,” and puts the fin- “Nights,” and the confident ishing touches on an excel- “No More Broken Hearts.” lent debut with the tender Winehouse pours out his thoughts of “A Song About heart with the 1938 much- Love.” Be wise and give Lee recorded “Please Be Kind,” DeWyze a listen, it’s a fine plus Antonio Carlos Jobim’s album! “How Insensitive,” the spir- BLACK STONE CHERRY - ited “Day By Day,” and the BETWEEN THE DEVIL & 1931 Bing Crosby classic “I THE DEEP BLUE SEA Apologize.” Mitch with a tip Roadrunner of the cap to Frank Sinatra Black Stone Cherry’s Be- with one of the latter’s less- tween the Devil & the Deep known jazz songs “Close Your Blue Sea is Southern rock Eyes,” the silky smooth stan- at its best. The Kentucky- dard “You Go To My Head,” based band fronted by Chris and his personal interpreta- Robertson has a sound that tion of “April In Paris.” is appealing — rough, with Winehouse will surely get smooth edges. A dozen tracks props from daughter Amy for laden with mean-sounding this CD! guitar riffs to pick your SCREAM 4 - SOUNDTRACK favorites from, the first Lakeshore single, “White Trash Mil- Scream 4 is the fourth lionaire,” getting down with episode in the Scream “Killing Floor,” the infectious thriller series. Along with “In My Blood,” the power- the suspense and intrigue of ful “Such A Shame,” the this slasher film, comes an fleeting “Won’t Let Go,” eleven-song soundtrack fea- and hit the halfway mark turing European and Ameri- with the heavy beat of can artists. Sweden’s Indie “Blame It On The Boom Rock band The Sounds, open Boom.” Black Stone Cherry with “Something To Die For” will be appearing at The Pal- and “Yeah Yeah Yeah;” Nor- ladium, Worcester, MA on way’s Ida Maria delivers “Bad May 17. Tasty Cherry cuts Karma;” Australia’s The No- continue via, “Like I Roll,” vocaines stick it to you with the questioning “Can’t You “Cup Of Coffee;” Denver’s See,” along with the high The Chain Gang Of 1974 energy of “Let Me See contributes “Make My Body;” You Shake,” the apologetic a pair from Scream film com- “Stay,” plus “Change” and poser Marco Beltrami, titled end with the pretty “All I’m “Don’t Mess With The Origi- Dreamin’ Of.” No pits in this nal” and “Jill’s America.” Black Stone Cherry!

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WESTIN HOTEL KIWANIS CLUB OF EAST BOSTON NOW CITIWANG THEATRE 70 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA FOXWOODS CASINO BUS TRIP - 270 Tremont St., Boston, MA ITALIAN NIGHT AT THE OPERA - Sunday, May 15, 2011. An East Bos- DEEP PURPLE: THE SONGS PLAYING Thursday, May 19, 2011. Italian Night ton Kiwanis fundraiser to benefit the THAT BUILT ROCK - June 7, 2011 is the WPO’s Gala Finale to its 25th New England Foundation/Kiwanis at 8 pm. This is Deep Purple’s first Anniversary Season. Sponsors receive Trauma Institute (KPTI). Bus leaves tour in North America in four years recognition in all the Orchestra’s print from the Salesian’s Boys & Girls Club and will feature classic members Ian UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN and on-line promotions. Join us for a at 7:30 AM. Bus returns at 7:30 PM. Gillan (lead vocals), Roger Glover memorable evening complete with a Tickets include bus ride, keno voucher (bass) and Ian Paice (drums, percus- full-course Italian dinner and wonder- and buffet vouchers. No refunds. sion) along with Steve Morse (guitar) ful music. The Waltham Philharmonic Please call Marisa DiPietro at 617-650- and Don Airey (keyboards). It will also Orchestra, a civic symphony of the 3442 for more information. Since be the bands first time in North MetroWest area, began in 1985 un- 1947, the Kiwanis Club of East Bos- America with a symphony orchestra. der the direction of local musicians ton (MA) has made a significant con- Throughout its career, DEEP PURPLE David J. Tierney and Harold W. tribution to the East Boston commu- — who formed in England in 1968 and McSwain, Jr. Comprised of almost 60 nity. The club is a volunteer organi- released their debut album that year professional, semi-professional, and zation and funds are raised to sup- — has sold over 100 million albums amateur musicians. To purchase tick- port programs that benefit children, the worldwide. Iconic hits include “Smoke ets, log on to www.wphil.org or con- elderly and other worthy individuals. On The Water,” “Highway Star,” tact Sally Collura at 781-838-1130. “Space Truckin’,” “Hush” and “My WHITE’S RESTAURANT Woman From Tokyo.” Log onto Westport, Massachusetts www.telecharge.com for tickets. Special Events SENIOR TRIP - Wednesday, May 18, 2011. A trip to White’s OLD SOUTH CHURCH’S CHAPEL Restaurant in Westport, MA includes 645 Boylston St., Boston, MA SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY dinner and a show. Bus leaves the ALLA COHEN PRESENTS: “AN Route One South, Lynnfield, MA Prado on Hanover Street at 10 AM, EVENING CONCERT OF OPERA- NORTH END REUNION - Thurs- and returns home at 5:00 PM. In- BUFFA AND INSTRUMENTAL day, September 22, 2011 at 6PM. En- cludes taxes & tip Please call Mary CHAMBER ENSEMBLES” FEATUR- joy music from the 50’s and 60’s. Romano at ABCD at 617-523-8125 for ING THE CUNNING HOUSEKEEPER Join your friends who grew up in the ticket price and reservations. - Tuesday, June 7 at 7:30 PM. Alla (Photo by Nir Landau) Elana Cohen is a distinguished com- Acclaimed composer, pianist, music theorist and NEC and poser, pianist, music theorist and Berklee faculty member Alla Cohen is proud to present teacher who came from Russia to the ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS United States in 1989. She had re- “An Evening Concert of Opera-Buffa and Instrumental ceived her education in Moscow, ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS PARAMOUNT THEATER Chamber Ensembles,” The concert will be hosted by graduating from The Moscow State “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to 560 Washington St., Boston MA Boston TV icon, Joyce Kulhawik. Cohen, who has received Tchaikovsky Conservatory with the 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom COMPAGNIA TPO TO LIGHT UP raves and awards for her contemporary classical compo- highest honors of distinction. In De- Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The BOSTON WITH ‘FARFALLE’ - May cember of 2010, The National Acad- Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca 10-15, 2011. Italy will be represented sitions, has composed a comic opera entitled, “The Cun- emy of Music’s Greece office in con- every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM in this year’s Celebrity Series of ning Housekeeper” and will present this work on June 7 junction with the Municipal Conser- www.1110wccmam.com. Boston by Compagnia TPO’s Farfalle featuring mezzo soprano Rebecca Luttio who will play vatories in Neapolis and Sykies, “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM (Butterflies), described as “visual the role of Tina the Housekeeper, baritone Jonathan Greece awarded Ms. Cohen the In- with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM theatre of the senses, an immersive Nussman who will play the role of the Master, soprano ternational Prize for Excellence in www.1460WXBR.com. experience that brings together Composition. Then, in January of “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco theatre and contemporary art and Aliana de la Guardia who will play the role of Tina’s friend 2011, Cohen was given the title “Hon- Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM creates an innovative, magical rela- Trudy and a bass, who will be announced shortly. The orary Fellow of the National Academy or online www.djrocco.com. tionship between children and per- program will also feature new Alla Cohen compositions: of Music,” the highest, most senior “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every formers.” The wondrous, other worldly duos for cello and piano [with Alla Cohen, piano and title and degree of honorary member- Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio “sensory gardens” of Farfalle, take au- ship, which is conferred only upon stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN diences on a magnificent journey Sebastian Baverstam, cello], for string quartet [with musicians of eminence, distinction 1470 AM. through a literal and symbolic story Marissa Licata, 1st violin; Ethan Wood, 2nd violin; Laura and very high creative achievements. “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” of a butterfly’s life cycle. In Butter- Krentzman, viola; Sebastian Baverstam, cello], for violin This Honorary Fellowship gives Alla 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on flies the audience is immersed in the and piano [Ethan Wood, violin and Alla Cohen, piano] Elana Cohen the right to use the post WSRO 650 AM in Framingham many folds of this life, “told” by two and for flute and harp [Bianca Garcia, flute, and her sister nominal letters HonFNAM after her and online at www.wsro.com. dancers moving inside a sensitive name. The National Academy of Mu- “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday environment made of music and digi- Marilinda Garcia, harp] as well as a new ‘big ensemble’ sic is based in Colorado and has its mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday tal images. For tickets log onto piece — for chamber orchestra with two strings, International Office in Thessaloniki, evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. www.artsemerson.org. two woodwinds, three percussions and piano. Check Greece. Tickets are available now at www.dongiovannishow.com. out Music Section for more details. www.allacohen.tix.com and some will “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB also be available at the door. For in- WPLM FM 99.1 - Every Sunday night 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA THREE PIANOS - August 17, 2011 formation, call 617-536-1970. from 9 to 10pm on MusicAmerica host ROBERTA GAMBARINI - Friday, – October 2, 2011. By Rick Burkhardt, Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's May 13, 2011 – 8 p.m. will be in THEATER Alec Duffy and Dave Malloy with mu- TD GARDEN Place on WPLM FM Easy 99.1. During Boston this spring to present her sic from Franz Schubert’s Winterreise, Causeway St., Boston, MA the hour Ron will feature recordings latest work, So in Love. Roberta THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY Op. 89, D911 (1828) directed by Rachel JOSH GROBAN - July 26, 2011. by his good friend Tony Bennett. Gambarini, born in Torino, Italy, into 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA Chavkin. The OBIE-winning hit mu- This is Groban’s first full-scale global You'll hear all your Bennett favorites a family where jazz was much loved ANIMAL CRACKERS MADCAP sic-theater event – that wowed audi- arena tour since 2007, when the in- from his early hits to his latest Grammy and appreciated, she began listening MUSICAL MAYHEM! - Now through ences and critics alike in its sold-out ternationally renowned singer and winners. www.MusicNotNoise.com to this music as a child and started June 4, 2011. Hilarity ensues in this runs at the Ontological-Hysteric songwriter hit the road for his hugely “Radio Italia Unita” - Every Thurs- taking clarinet lessons when she classic Marx Brothers musical when Theater and New York Theatre Work- successful, sold-out 81-city Awake day from 2-3PM on www.zumix.org/ was 12 years old. By the time she was Mrs. Rittenhouse’s swanky house shop – is a theatrical explosion of Franz World Tour. The “Straight To You” radio or Itunes, college radio click on 17, she began singing and performing party honoring the African explorer Schubert’s song cycle Winterreise. Tour will bring the feel of a theater Zumix. For more information log onto in jazz clubs around Northern Italy Screwball antics arise as the guests Filled with fantastical touches and experience to an arena setting www.italiaunita.org and at the age of 18, she decided search for the thief, resulting in this inventive arrangements, Three Pianos through stage design, lighting, and to move to Milan to pursue a career “uproarious slapstick comedy” (New is a colorful and imaginative evening projection, as well as through the DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY as a jazz singer. On February 12, 2008, York Times). Visit www.lyricstage.com exploring Schubert’s music, life and spontaneity and interactivity Groban 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge MA Roberta made her major label debut or call 617-585-5678 for tickets. times. Set on a blustery winter night, delighted his fans with during last GIACOMO PUCCINI EXHIBIT - with You Are There (Groovin’ High/ three friends, each manning a piano, year’s “Before We Begin” shows. Log May 22 -29, 2011. Monday, May 23 to Emarcy), a collection of 14 hauntingly LOEB DRAMA CENTER lead the audience through fragments onto www.ticketmaster.com for tick- Sunday, May 29 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 beautiful melodies, with the legend- 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA of Schubert’s famous work while grap- ets or call 800-745-3000. pm: The exhibit will be free and open ary pianist, Hank Jones. The music THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND pling with fundamental questions to the public. Sunday, May 22 at 4:00 was recorded in one afternoon; BESS - August 17, 2011 - October 2, about the nature of music and drink- SYMPHONY HALL pm: Grand Opening ceremony; There Roberta and Hank had no concept 2011. by George Gershwin, Dubose ing too much. The three pianists slip 301 MASS AVE., BOSTON, MA is an admission fee. Program for the for the album — just 25 tunes they and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira into a wild re-enactment of a LINDA EDER SINGS JUDY ceremony: Keynote speaker Gabriella liked and thought would be inter- Gershwinadapted by Suzan-Lori “Schubertiad,” a musical salon party GARLAND - May 11, 12 and 13 at Biagi Ravenni. Pianist Matt Aucoin, esting to record. Call 617-562-4111 or Parks and Diedre Murray; directed by thrown by Schubert and his friends, 8 PM. Linda Eder is coming back to tenor Brian Landry, and sopranos www.scullersjazz.com for tickets. Diane Paulus; choreographed by Ron connecting the two groups through the Boston! Enjoy the sounds of Judy Barbara Quintiliani and Lisa K. Brown. In 1935, Porgy and Bess centuries. An evening of hilarity and Garland at this special event! Eder will Tamagini will perform a selection of CONSULATE OF ITALY, BOSTON premiered at the Colonial Theater in heartbreak unfolds, in which the au- sing such favorites as “By Myself,” “Al- arias from Puccini’s operas. Refresh- 600 Atlantic Ave 17th fl. Boston, MA Boston. Now, 76 years later, the dience is invited to the party. Compo- most Like Being In Love,” “Zing! Went ments, wine and canapes will be ARTIST FRANCA DIPIETRO ART A.R.T. brings back Porgy and Bess in sitional mayhem, shifting rivalries and the Strings of My Heart,” and “Over served. Tuesday, May 24, at 7:00 pm: DISPLAY - “Notes On An American a new production featuring interna- some unfortunate butchery of the the Rainbow.” “Puccini at the Pictures,” a lecture by Journey”. Now through May 6, 2011. tionally renowned stars Audra German language ensue. MARDI GRAS - May 17, 2011 8:00 Prof. Deborah Burton with piano ac- The Italian-born painter has lived in McDonald as Bess, Norm Lewis as AS YOU LIKE IT - December 7, 2011 PM. The Boston Pops pays tribute to companiment and soprano Chelsea the United States for eight years, but Porgy, and David Alan Grier as Sport- – January 8, 2012. By William the music of Mardi Gras celebrations Basler from the Boston University for her entire career, she has taken ing Life. A.R.T. Artistic Director Shakespeare featuring members of from around the world, including New Opera Institute. Free admission. Sat- stylistic inspiration from the tonali- and Tony Award nominee Diane The A.R.T./MXAT Institute for Ad- Orleans and Rio de Janeiro. Globe- urday, May 28, at 8:00 pm: “Oh Soave ties traditionally found in northern Paulus directs this revival adapted vanced Theater Training Class of 2012 trotting jazz ambassadors the Dukes Fanciulla,” a performance by sopra- European art. All these influences by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright “All the world’s a stage, and all the of Dixieland join the Pops to infuse nos Margaret Felice, Christine Tee- now come together in a new gallery Suzan-Lori Parks Topdog/Underdog, men and women merely players” in strands of pop, gospel, and country ters, Rebecca Teeters, Natalie Polito exhibit of oil paintings, Di Pietro The America Play, Venus) and OBIE- Shakespeare’s beloved pastoral com- with authentic New Orleans sounds and Jennifer Hoffman from the Bos- divides the 20-work collection into winning composer Diedre Murray edy As You Like It. This classic tale and songs like “Honky Tonk Train ton Opera Collaborative. Free admis- four diverse series that she painted (Running Man, Best of Both Worlds). follows Rosalind and her friend Celia’s Blues” and “When The Saints Go sion. between 2005 and 2011: New York, This classic American tale is set escape from a deadly conspiracy into Marching In.” The program will also ONE HUNDRED FIFTY YEARS: American Aerial Views, Seaside and in the 1930s in Catfish Row, a nature’s wild, liberating arms. What include a brand new medley about REFLECTIONS ON ITALIAN UNIFI- Boston Ghost Town. Though each neighborhood in Charleston, South follows is an unconventional romance the glories of food called “What’s CATION - Friday, May 13 at 6:30pm. section has its own distinct qualities Carolina. Bess, beautiful and with everything from wrestling matches Cookin’!” Giuseppe Pastorelli, Consulate Gen- and content, Di Pietro ties them troubled, turns to Porgy, the crippled to cross-dressing shepherds culminat- HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD - May eral of Italy for New England Papers: together with her “love of gray,” a beggar, in search of safety after ing in a finale so joyful that spring will 25, 2011 at 8PM. Our own Boston Alessandro Masi, Secretary General, color that she says fascinates her her possessive lover Crown commits seem just around the corner. Building Pops Laureate Conductor, John Wil- Dante Alighieri Society, Rome, Italy and relates to her appreciation of murder. As Porgy and Bess’s love on the success of the 2010-2011 liams, the brilliant composer and “What Historians Now Say” - Roland Danish art. “I’ve always taken an grows, their future is threatened by season’s sold-out Alice vs. Wonderland conductor behind films including Sarti, Professor Emeritus, University interest in women and their world,” Crown and the conniving Sporting on the Loeb Mainstage, As You Like It Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and of Massachusetts Amherst “What says Di Pietro, who pays homage to Life. This heartbreaking love story will feature members of the graduat- the Harry Potter series, brings you a Mazzini Would Say Now” Comment: one of her heroines, Louisa May boasts some of the most famous and ing Institute Class of 2012. For more night of some of the most memorable Spencer M. Di Scala, Professor, Uni- Alcott, by depicting her with the beloved works from the Great Ameri- infor call 617-547-8300 or log onto movie music and film clips of all time versity of Massachusetts Boston, Presi- “fabulous” golden dome of the can Songbook, including: “Summer- www.americanrepertorytheater.org. You with special emphasis on the villians dent, Dante Alighieri Society. Refresh- State House in the background. For time,” “Bess, You Is My Woman,” “It may also join as a 2010-2011 sub- and heroes we’ve all grown to love. ments Served. For more info log onto further information, please log Ain’t Necessarily So” and “I Loves You, scriber to receive discounts and spe- The concert also features the world www.dantealighieri.net/cambridge or onto the Consulate websie at Porgy.” cial promotions. premiere of Williams’ Concerto for you may call 617-876-5160. www.consboston.esteri.it Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 6, 2011

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Oops! We forgot to mention in our last col- Weird! Po- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED umn in 1507, German cartographer Martin lice in Russia Roasted (Broiled) Red Bell Peppers Waldseemueller produced a world map con- are search- 4 red peppers salt taining the first recorded use of the term ing for a 1 large garlic clove minced 4 brown paper lunch bags “America,” in honor of Italian navigator portly hypno- 3 tablespoons olive oil Amerigo Vespuccio. Like we continuously tist who ap- state, America is a beautiful Italian name. proaches elderly customers in banks and hyp- Wash and dry red peppers thoroughly. Place them whole Penny-for-your-thoughts: Residents notizes them into withdrawing cash for him. on a broiling tray under the broiler. Broil until the outer of Picayune, Mississippi, collected over The suspect has been captured by surveil- skin of pepper begins to darken. Check frequently by 10 million pennies to raise funds to refur- lance cameras in the city of Stavropol, and removing from oven and turn each pepper as it blackens. It bish a local park, which will now get a tree is believed to have targeted at least eight only takes a few minutes for the skin to blacken. (If left house and other features. That makes cents! seniors. “I remember this man coming up to under broiler too long, the pepper will burn.) Continue broil- Oops! Sense! me and saying he desperately needed money ing and turning in this fashion until most of the outer skin Is Donald Trump really serious about run- and I would help him,” said one victim, Mayra of each pepper has blackened though not necessarily the ning for president? Dream on, said Richard Sovic. “The next day my bank manager told entire pepper. Remove peppers from oven. Cohen in The Washington Post. For Trump to me I had withdrawn my life savings.” Put one or two peppers together in a paper lunch bag and win even the GOP nomination would require A bank is a financial institution where you close tightly. Because liquid from peppers may seep through conservative voters to overlook his three can borrow money if you can present suffi- bags, place on a cookie sheet. After cooling in paper bag for marriages, his dubious claims to religious cient evidence to show that you don’t need at least fifteen to thirty minutes, take one bag at a time faith and pro-life credentials, and his previ- it. and place on clean dish. Tear open bag and carefully peel ous enthusiasm for both Barack Obama and The great Tom Analetto of Medford, claims off outer skin of each softened pepper. Gently cut around universal health care. Trump “is no joke,” there’s a bank in California that has a “west- the stem to remove stem and seeds from the pepper. Cut said David Brooks in The New York Times. ern window” for those who are quick on the pepper in half and remove any remaining seeds. Slice pep- His declaration last week that he has “always draw. per into long one-inch strips and set aside in a separate had a great relationship with the blacks,” for Bulgarian dentists have some nerve, said bowl. Liquid will accumulate as pepper strips rest in bowl. instance, probably indicates a fatal case of Bulgaria’s 24 Chasain in an editorial. Their Save for marinade. political tone-deafness. But those who dis- professional association has been complain- Spread minced garlic over pepper strips in a bowl. Add miss Trump as a clown are missing some- ing loudly about a recent visit to this coun- olive oil and stir thoroughly. Salt to taste. Cover and place thing profound about the American psyche. try by a group of U.S. dentists who offered in refrigerator or on your counter. Before serving, to His belief in himself and his own rightness free treatments to Bulgarians who could not enhance flavor, marinate roasted/broiled peppers at least is absolute and unlimited, and as much as afford dental work. Our crowd said the Ameri- thirty minutes in the garlic, oil and pepper liquids. The we love to roll our eyes at his vulgarity, his cas were taking away their business. That’s peppers can be heated in the microwave if desired. hair, and his relentless self-promotion, we a laugh. None of the people the Americans They store well, for a few days, in the refrigerator in a cannot help but also see Trump as “the liv- helped had enough money to pay for Bulgar- clean jar or plastic container. ing, walking personification of the Gospel of ian dental treatment. And you can be sure NOTE: Because they were only available in the summer when Success.” In bleak, uncertain times like all their teeth would have fallen out before I was young, I welcome the opportunity to prepare them often these, such a figure can hold considerable they were ever given a charity cleaning by now that peppers can be purchased daily. My family enjoys appeal. So says David Brooks. one of their own countrymen. Bulgarian doc- them with baked chicken, steaks, or chops. Two Texas political candidates were hav- tors, despite being “poorly paid,” routinely ing a heated debate. One shouted, “What provide charity health care to indigent about the powerful interests that control patients, simply “out of compassion.” Our • Freeway Says (Continued from Page 7) you?” The other screamed back, “You leave dentists, on the other hand, “won’t lift a fin- surgery at the University of Which Pet is Best for a my wife out of this.” ger.” And for those who can pay, the dentist Missouri College of Veteri- Vegetarian Diet? The pious Lisa Cappuccio says, “Political charges far too much — in many cases, more nary Medicine in Columbia. The less domesticated conventions remind us that the White House than surgeons. “How can a porcelain bridge Even more than dogs, cats relatives of cats and dogs do is a little like heaven — not everybody who cost as much as a lifesaving heart opera- require animal sources of not ordinarily choose a veg- talks about it is going there.” tion? How is that proportional to qualifica- certain vitamins, minerals etarian diet, so there is no Ah, politics! The astute Rosalie Cunio of tion, risk and responsibility?” Instead of and essential fatty acids. For point of comparison offered Waltham claims politics is like milking a whining about the generosity of American example, cats are physically in the wild, either. cow. You can accomplish a lot if you have a dentists, Bulgaria’s dentists should introduce unable to obtain vitamin A If you feel strongly that little pull.” Moo! Moo! open office days to give free treatment. “They from plant sources. It’s hard your vegetarian values Proprio Stronzo thinks everybody makes can certainly afford it.” to know how well a vegetar- should extend to all beings mistakes. That’s why we keep having politi- Robyn Waters of Swampscott, thinks mem- ian diet would work for dogs in your household, the saf- cal elections. bers of the dental profession are the only or cats because there have est and easiest course would Thief? Czech President Vaclav Klaus, was men on earth who can tell a woman to open been no long-term studies be to choose a pet that natu- caught pocketing a pen during a news con- or close her mouth and get away with it. of these diets, Dr. Backus rally eats a plant-based diet. ference with Chilean President Sebastian Robyn’s husband, Paul Waters, thinks almost says. These pets include: guinea Pinera. Czech media are calling Klaus a any dentist has more pull than a politician. “No matter how good a diet pigs, hamsters, rabbits, some, thief, but his office claims he had a right to According to our musicologist, Albert looks on paper, vegetarian or but not all caged birds take the ceremonial pen. Natale, the dentist’s favorite marching song otherwise. I would like to Whether you decide to en- Scornato! Manual Albert Soares, an inter- is “The Yanks are Coming.” know if it has been fed with- force a vegetarian diet for national fugitive sought by Portugal since he Time to hear from the handsome stately out health consequences for your dog and cats is ulti- skipped out on a prison sentence in 2008, musicologist Albert Natale. Before discover- all life stages” he says. Al- mately up to you. If you was caught driving in the carpool lane of the ing the Beatles, later-to-be manager Brian ways make sure any com- decide to go ahead with New Jersey Turnpike without enough pas- Epstein managed the record department of mercially available pet food plant-based pet food touch sengers. This will drive him straight back to his family’s furniture business. Tommy that you purchase went base with YOUR veterinar- prison! Edwards hit “It’s All in the Game,” popular through an Association of ian to find out whether your Does it cost much to keep a British royal both in 1951 and 1957, was actually written America Feed Control Offic- animal companion will need family? The crown receives $62 million a in 1912 as “Melody in F Major” by banker and ers (AAFCO) feeding trial. a supplement. year from the government — about $1 for amateur flutist Charles Gates Dawes, who That’s all for now. Remember to pick up after your pets!! every citizen — to pay for palaces, staff and later would Vice President under Clavin travel. However, critics argue the true cost Coolidge from 1925-1929. While Cliff Edwards is closer to $300 million a year, if you include is best remembered vocalizing as Jiminy 1st Generation the royals’ security costs and deferred taxes. Cricket in the Walt Disnet film “Pinocchio” But even if this last figure is correct, royal- (1940), he was popular as “Ukulele Ike” in Italian-American ists say the monarchy is good value for the Vaudeville and Broadway shows. Trumpeter money, as foreign tourists spend $820 mil- Roy Eldridge was nicknamed “Little Jazz” Vita Orlando Sinopoli lion a year visiting royal castles and attrac- because of his versatility. He also played Shares with us tions. “The German presidency costs about piano, bass, drums and sang. You surely will the same as the queen,” wrote conservative remember Roy singing “Let Me Off Uptown” a delightful recollection commentator Gerald Warner in the London with Anita O’Day and the Gene Krupa Band of her memories as a child Telegraph. “But how many tourists line the (1941). Singer Ruth Etting had more than 60 streets of Berlin to catch a glimpse of er, what big hits between 1926 and 1937. She was growing up in is his name?” portrayed on film by Doris Day in “Love Me Boston’s “Little Italy” Weird Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband says that or Leave Me” (1955) with James Cagney as he and the bedridden 94-year-old actress are her mobster husband Martin (“The Gimp”) and a collection of trying for a baby. Prince Frederic von Anhalt, Snyder. The comic strip “Blondie” appears Italian family recipes 67, says his wife is keen for the Gabor fam- in 33 languages in 1,800 newspapers in from the homeland. ily name to be passed on, and is determined 58 countries. And one more time! Marjorie to have a child with him. Her contribution Hughes sang with Frankie Carle’s band for would be minimal, since the plan is to use three months before he disclosed she was Great as Gifts an egg donor artificial insemination and a his daughter. He made the announcement FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM surrogate mother. Gabor’s only child, after their hit record “Oh What It Seemed and in local bookstores — ask for Francesca Hilton, said she was shocked at To Be.” Yes, Frankie Carle is an Italian Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN the news. “That’s just weird,” she said. We American. Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN agree! AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, MAY 6, 2011 Page 13

Mom had told me that session and someone looked Babbononno loved dogs. By at the medallion hanging the time I came along, the from his collar. The vet’s only pet I remember was name and number were Tippi the cat, which was listed on the metal disc and Nanna’s pet. When my a cell phone call to the vet mother and her brothers prompted her to call me. were young, Babbononno When I arrived at the field, had a dog. I believe it was a I discovered that the dog German Sheppard, but I’m had stationed himself at 2nd not sure. The only story I re- with the dog. In his fractured was my dog while I lived at base and had actually member about the dog was English, Babbononno told home, but after I was on my stopped a couple of ground- based on a happening when the person collecting tickets own, it became my father’s ers. The coach told me that my mother and her girl- that he wanted to pick up faithful follower. When he he was better than the kid friend, Ada Giorgione, were his daughter. was home, the dog never left he had playing 2nd base, but about 15 or 16. (Years later, The dog must have had an his side. When Tammi had the player covering the base Ada would marry Uncle Nick, intimidating appearance, as to be put down years later, had to be a human, not a dog. but the marriage would dis- my grandfather was not Loretta and I inherited a I leashed up the dog and integrate during WWII.) stopped at the entrance, nor Keeshond and gave it to my took him home much to his The girls were in their mid did any usher stop him as he folks to fill the void left by the chagrin. teens and Mom had asked entered the lobby and absence of a pet. Beagsley loved the water. Babbononno if she could go headed for the orchestra After my kids came along, When the kids were young, to the movies with Ada. It area where he knew the a woman who taught with we had a boat that was was a Sunday afternoon, and girls would be sitting. Once Loretta told us that her moored at the Medford Boat evidently there was a film inside, he waited until his beagle had had pups. She Club and whenever we showing at the Seville The- vision and the dog became asked us to take one and the headed out, Beagsley’s feet ater that they desperately adjusted to the dark. He then kids picked one out of the lit- were firmly planted on the wanted to see. Babbononno unhooked the dog from the ter. He was the cutest little front deck. He was the navi- reluctantly gave his okay, leash, and in Italian, told the thing with orangish brown gator or lookout and led the Beagsley Domenic looked at his pocket watch dog to find Angelina, my and white coloring like many way for us. Christoforo, and told Mom what time to mother’s name in Italian. beagles. The kids decided to Those were great times the Wonder Dog. be home. She and Ada later The dog then wandered name him Beagsley and he and he grew up with my headed to the theater which, through the orchestra seats did Mom. Babbononno spoke quickly became part of the kids, John and Michael. For being a local neighborhood sniffing out the patrons who only Italian to the cat, but family. Seeing he was now some reason, whenever movie house, always had began squirming, lifting the animal seemed to un- part of an Italian family, he Dean Saluti and Margie double features, usually a B their legs and yelling about derstand everything that became Beagsley Domenic Cahn came over, Beagsley level film preceded by a car- a loose dog. Finally locating was said. He was Nanna’s Christoforo. loved to jump on their laps toon or short subject and fol- the girls, the dog barked for cat, though. I remember, The back yard had to be and be lovey dovey. They lowed by the main feature. Babbononno, who followed one day, Tippi brought a sealed off to allow the dog to weren’t too happy with this, Ada and Mom arrived after the sounds of his dog and present home and dropped it wander around without wan- but never really said any- the first film had begun, found the two girls sitting to- at Nanna’s feet, a mouse it dering away, so I put in a thing to keep peace in the settled in and watched the gether. He yelled at them had just killed. I don’t ever chain link fence which family. rest of it and then saw the and they immediately got up remember my grandmother Beagsley disliked, but it was When the boys went off to main feature. Seeing that to leave with my grandfa- swearing at anything or any- safer that way. The only college, Beagsley became this was a Sunday, the ther. Hitching the dog up to one at any time, except this problem I remember oc- my dog and we grew older to- Seville ran its films con- the leash, Ada, my mother, once. She started swearing curred one Saturday after- gether. Three years ago this tinuously. Mom and Ada Babbononno and the dog left and dropping Avellinese F noon when I got a call from summer, he had too many decided to stay and see the theater and headed bombs at the cat loud enough the dog’s vet. I answered the things wrong with him and the part of the first film they home. They were repri- for everyone to come run- phone and the voice on the we had to put him down. had missed. Not returning manded for not being home ning toward her location to other end said, “It’s Saturday Michael was off doing a film, home at the time Babbo- on time and tried to explain see what was wrong. afternoon. Do you know but John was home and nonno had given to his the circumstance, but I guess I inherited my love where your dog is?” I asked stayed with Beagsley at the daughter, he decided to head Babbononno grounded my for animals, especially dogs who was calling and when vet’s office until it was all to the theater to retrieve mother for a week in spite from my grandparents. the vet told me who she was, over. To keep his memory her and her girlfriend. First, of Nanna trying to explain to When we lived in East Bos- I explained that the dog was alive, we use his name he attached a leash to the her husband the situation as ton, we didn’t have any pets, in the back yard. She then daily. I have his name German Sheppard, exited she understood it. but when we moved to told me to check, and when immortalized in our email the house at 70 Eutaw The dog was long gone by Belmont, one of the first I did, I discovered that the address. In the future, if any Street, walked with the the time I was born, but things I did was accept a dog wasn’t there. Some how, of you would like to get in dog to Meridian Street, Nanna had an orange and puppy from a friend who had he had gotten out and wan- touch, you can email me headed south toward Cen- white cat named Tippi. Tippi bought it but couldn’t keep dered to a Little League field at [email protected]. How’s tral Square and entered the was her bilingual pet. She it due to restrictions at her near the house. He decided that for a memorial to a dog? outer lobby of the Seville spoke English to the cat as apartment building. Tammy to join the game that was in GOD BLESS AMERICA

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The time has come, the walrus said, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts TO TALK OF MANY THINGS The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 by Sal Giarratani Docket No. MI11D1385DR Docket No. MI11D1398DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY GOING BANANAS that his flight took off a day seat. Others now will, PUBLICATION AND MAILING PUBLICATION AND MAILING OVER PANCAKES after my 13th birthday. surely, jump in too. MARY F MORGAN ERLY MARTINS BARRETO If you’re looking for a cool I was in the 7th grade at St. Dorchester has always vs. vs. place to have a leisurely Rita’s Grammar School in been a hotbed of politics and EMANUELE MIGNOSA GARY OWEN WALKER Sunday morning breakfast, Roxbury at the time. Sister soon, very soon, more can- To the Defendant: To the Defendant: you got to try the 303 Cafe Mary Honor brought in a didates will be announcing. The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a Divorce requesting that the Court grant a on Sumner Street in Eastie. small TV to the classroom so Ward 13 over in Savin Hill, divorce for desertion. The Complaint is on divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the It’s right up the street from we could watch the launch. the real Kennedy School of file at the Court. Marriage. The Complaint is on file at the the old refurbished fire- Time has a way of flying by Politics will certainly have a An Automatic Restraining Order has been Court. entered in this matter preventing you from An Automatic Restraining Order has been house which is home to the fast, doesn’t it? name or two pop up in the taking any action which would negatively entered in this matter preventing you from community arts center and HARBORSIDE press. These district coun- impact the current financial status of either taking any action which would negatively ZUMIX radio. Soon, when the COMMUNITY CENTER cil seats don’t open up that party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court impact the current financial status of either Rule 411. party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court temps get a bit warmer, you CLOSING? often. You are hereby summoned and Rule 411. can enjoy your tasty break- The mayor’s FY2012 bud- WHAT ABOUT ANOTHER required to serve upon: Mary F Morgan, You are hereby summoned and required fast on outside cafe-like get calls for the demise of FEENEY 60 Washington Street, #311, Somerville, to serve upon: Erly Martins Barreto, MA 02143 your answer, if any, on or before 55 Phelps Road, Framingham, MA 01701 tables or stay inside and lis- the Harborside Community My good friend of over May 27, 2011. If you fail to do so, the court your answer, if any, on or before ten to that great background Center. The programs and 30-something years Paul will proceed to the hearing and adjudication May 26, 2011. If you fail to do so, the court music always streaming staff will be relocated to other Feeney is Dorchester of this action. You are also required to file a will proceed to the hearing and adjudication copy of your answer, if any, in the office of of this action. You are also required to file a through the 303. I had the community centers. I am through and through. the Register of this Court. copy of your answer, if any, in the office of three-egg omelet with ba- sure Director Mike Sulprizio He is the long time pub- WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, the Register of this Court. nana pancakes. You haven’t will land on his feet. He’s lisher of the Boston City First Justice of this Court. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Date: April 14, 2011. First Justice of this Court. had pancakes until you’ve the type of leader that the Paper and is always plugging Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Date: April 13, 2011. had banana pancakes. I’m city needs in its community good things taking place Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate talking real bananas, not centers. As City Councilor in his hometown. He is no Run date: 5/6/11 Run date: 5/6/11 banana flavored. If you like Sal LaMattina stated, “I relation to Maureen, but coffee, they have regular think Mike was taking the does share the same love for LEGAL NOTICE and diesel. If you like tea, Harborside in the right di- Dorchester. He is always MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY they carry over seven differ- rection. He had a lot of en- standing up for it whenever REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ent flavors. If you stop in, tell ergy and ideas and we want he can. Why doesn’t he run The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting professional consulting services ‘em Sgt. Sal sent you. It to keep him here in Eastie for the District 3 city coun- for MPA CONTRACT NO. L1129-D1, RENOVATION AND IMPROVEMENTS AT TERMINALS B won’t get you anything extra, where those ideas and the cil seat? I’d give him my full AND E, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON. The Authority is seeking a qualifi ed consultant with proven design experience in aviation planning and design. The Consultant shall but an extra smile! energy are put to good use support. What do you say out demonstrate expertise in disciplines including geotechnical, civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, BOSTON BEARA SOCIETY for BCYF.” there in Dorchester? electrical and code compliance. The consultant must also demonstrate experience with sustainable HONORS THE MOAKLEY LEGACY REMEMBERING MY design Construction Manager at Risk procurement and associated project controls and environmental permitting. The Consultant must be able to work closely with the Authority and other interested parties FATHER DAN FINN LIVES UNCLE NEALY in order to provide such services in a timely and effective manner. On Sunday, April 17 at I first met Joe Moakley My Uncle Neal Harrington Scope of services shall include preliminary design, fi nal design, bid phase, construction phase, Florian Hall in Dorchester, back in 1971 when he ran passed away back in Novem- project controls and resident engineering services for the planning, design and construction of a post the Beara Society honored and finished at the top of ber 1979 and he still lives security concourse between Terminals E and C and improvements to Terminal B including hold rooms, Father Dan Finn, pastor at the ticket for a seat on the inside me. Like they say, if concessions, toilets and concourse. Construction of the new work will impact existing ramp activity and it is essential that the work be designed and constructed in such a manner that all required ramp activity St. Mark’s Church. Beara old 9-member Boston City you remember someone’s will be maintained with no permanent obstructions to current and future ramp activity. Island is located in West Council. I was a young cam- life, they live on forever. He The Consultant’s fee shall be negotiated however the total fee for the contract shall not exceed Cork, Ireland. The most paign aide in his downtown was born in Charlestown, $5,000,000. prominent names on this Summer Street campaign lived in Malden, but spent Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in little fishing island are headquarters. The last time the second half of his life in response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services Harrington, Sullivan and I spoke with him was over Uphams Corner Dorchester. questionnaires SF 330 with the appropriate number of Part IIs. W/M/DBE Certifi cation of the prime and subconsultants shall be current at the time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of Murphy. My grandfather in South Boston at the start He and I share the fact that the W/M/DBE certifi cation letter from the Supplier Diversity Offi ce, formerly known as State Offi ce of Jimmy Harrington was born of the St. Patrick’s Parade our birthdays were both in Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) within its submittal. The Consultant shall also there. My grandmother’s shortly before he would lose the month of May and our provide litigation and legal proceedings information, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, in a separate sealed envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. See www.massport.com/ maiden name was Ellen his battle with cancer. We birth years end in the num- doing-business/Pages/CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx for more details on litigation and legal Sullivan. Her sister, my said our goodbyes to one ber eight. This May 10, he proceedings history submittal requirements. Auntie Lizzie married a another. His last words to me would have been 103 years In order to be eligible for selection, all aspects of Section 38A1/2, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of Murphy. My mother’s side of were, “So long kid.” old. He was a great commu- the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be satisfi ed including the majority of the fi rm’s Board of Directors or ownership shall be registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance with the family were all from The Adams Gallery of Suf- nity guy and was protective the applicable provisions of the statute. Consultants shall furnish professional registration status of Beara Island. folk University on Tremont of his neighborhood. He the fi rm’s board of directors or ownership. All individuals responsible for technical disciplines shall, THE CANDIDATES ARE Street is hosting an exhibit, also became a force for upon commencement of the project, be registered Architects or Engineers, in that discipline, in the LINING UP Commonwealth of Massachusetts. “In Service to His Country: older folks, especially in Over in Dorchester’s Joe Moakley’s Legacy En- his neighborhood, outspoken The submission shall be evaluated on the basis of: (1) current relevant experience on projects of similar complexity, (2) experience and geographic location of the Project Manager and experience of District 3, there are already dures,” now to Sunday, May with many opinions. I other key personnel to be assigned to the project, (3) experience and expertise of sub consultants, (4) a couple of candidates seek- 15. For more information, go learned much from the life familiarity with MGL, (5) cost management capabilities, (6) M/W/DBE and affi rmative action efforts, (7) ing to replace the outgoing to wwww.suffolk.edu or call he lived and carry him with current level of work with the Authority, (8) past performance for the Authority, if any, (9) experience with sustainable design concepts and (10) the criteria outlined in the Request for Qualifi cations/Proposals. District 3 City Councilor 617-305-1782. me every day. Maureen Feeney. Doug Ben- MAUREEN FEENEY DOWNTOWN Supplemental information will be available to interested parties beginning Friday, May 13, 2011, by contacting Cathy Santosuosso at 617-568-5978 or [email protected] nett has moved to Dorches- BOWING OUT OF AT THE WILBUR A Pre-proposal Briefi ng will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM Authority’s Capital Programs ter and announced a few CITY COUNCIL Frankie Valli & the Four Department, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, East Boston, MA. Attendance months ago. Right behind Boston City Councilor and Seasons are in Boston over at the briefi ng is not mandatory, however, it is strongly encouraged in order to best familiarize your him is Marty Hogan, who former Council President at the Wilbur Theatre from fi rm with the project details and the selection process. held a successful fundraiser Maureen Feeney has just May 4-7 ... Also, on June 23, The selection shall involve a two-step process including the shortlisting of a minimum of three fi rms on April 30 over at the Harp announced she will not the great Englebert Humper- based on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifi cations submitted in response to this solicitation, followed immediately by a fi nal selection. The Authority reserves the right to interview the fi rms prior & Bard on Dorchester Av- seek another term this fall dink will be crooning at to fi nal selection if deemed appropriate. enue. More candidates are for her District 3 seat in the Wilbur. Check out By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s sure to jump into this race Dorchester. Many have been www.wilburtheatre.org for standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on the for the vacant District 3 seat. expecting this announce- more information on both Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The Consultant shall specify in its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage. Meanwhile, Althea Garrison ment for some time, since these great acts. is returning for yet another she has been rumored to LOWELL’S Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”), no acetate covers. Fifteen (15) copies of a bound document and one PDF version on a disc each limited to: 1) a cover letter; 2) an political campaign, running getting appointed by her BRIGHT FUTURE SF 330 including the appropriate number of Part IIs and an organizational chart identifying specifi c for one of the four at-large colleagues to the City Clerk The business page of the project responsibilities for project team, including subconsultants, and 3) no more than 5 sheets (10 seats. Stay tuned, the pack position when Rosaria Sal- Boston Herald on Sunday, pages) of other relevant material not including covers and divider shall be submitted. This submission, including the litigation and legal proceedings history in a separate sealed envelope as required shall be will continue to grow. Just erno in that position since April 24 had a full-page story addressed to Houssam H. Sleiman, PE, CCM, Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs watch and see! 1995 retires. To date, I have “Lowell looks to brighter and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the Massachusetts Port Authority, MAY MILESTONES heard that Doug Bennett future.” City officials are Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submission which exceeds the page limit set in the RFQ/P or which is not received UPCOMING who now lives in Dorchester viewing things in the posi- in a timely manner shall be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information provided to It is hard to believe that is already running for the tive, but if you ask me, the Authority in any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and the May 5th will mark the 50th Lowell’s brighter future Authority will not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confi dential, although the Authority will use reasonable efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or consultants anniversary of Alan Shep- looks like the light at retained by the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. pard becoming the first the end of the tunnel that All questions relative to the submission shall only be directed to Catherine Wetherell, Deputy Director American in space. He was just caved in. Meanwhile, of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs at (617) 568-3501. part of the Mercury Project not far from there, we have MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY and was one of the original the mayor of Lawrence THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 5/6/11 Mercury 7 astronauts. His apparently finding new and short flight into space took better ways to get into place on May 5, 1961 hot water. Some in that city The Federal Trade Commission and I remember that are already calling for works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. event well since both a recall campaign everyone wanted to H against the guy. Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) grow up to become ap al Lawrence, by the py Birthday S or log on to www.ftc.gov. an astronaut back way, doesn’t even then and the fact have a tunnel. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 6, 2011 Page 15

Celebrating Kenny Rodgers’ tune, “You 46 Years Together gotta know when to hold them My baseball glove and I just EXTRA Innings and when to fold ‘em.” The celebrated our 46th anniver- former first baseman for the sary together partnering at by Sal Giarratani Mets and Blue Jays said “I did the first base bag. I bought everything I could” in his ca- the mitt at Raymond’s in lasted much longer than reer. He added, “There comes Downtown Boston for only $5. Lucy and Desi’s did and about a moment when you have to This was the same year that twice as long as my old mar- have the dignity and the Tony Conigliaro led the riage. I’m not as agile as I sense to recognize that some- American League in home was back at 17 years old, but thing is not functioning.” runs with 32 at the young I’m still not bad at 60-some- The two-time All-Star age of 20 years old. That year, thing covering first base. If I played 17 seasons and fin- I was the first baseman for looked foolish out there in ished with a .280 career bat- the St. Philip Phillies over in the field I would hang up my ting average with 473 home Lower Roxbury. Next month, glove, but I still do a respect- runs. His best year was 2003 I’ll be taking my glove out of able job there on the dia- when he finished second for the closet and playing first mond. At bat, I can’t hit with the AL MVP when he led the base in the West End Soft- as much power as I once did, league with 145 RBIs. Unfor- ball League. but now I just hit with a lot tunately his numbers seem My glove and I have shared of finesse and a bit of good to fall just short of Coopers- a long and productive life luck. town stats. together. Our partnership My bones ache more and Atlanta’s Chipper Jones Joins Good Company LEGAL NOTICE Here’s a great 24-year-old photo that was recently found. The Atlanta Braves’ slug- MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY I can identify three of these guys. Can you name who is ger Chipper Jones homered NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS in this photo which was taken in the Red Sox clubhouse in the ninth inning back on Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. A288-C2 FY 12-14 INTERIOR AND CURBSIDE SIGNAGE, back in 1987? April 13, joining Edie Murray TERM CONTRACT, AVIATION AND NON-AVIATION FACILITIES BOSTON, BEDFORD, AND post-game time isn’t as Runtohomebase.org (1,917) and Mickey Mantle WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, much fun as it once was to Our wounded veterans (1,509) as the only switch- Massachusetts 02128, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2011 immediately after me. Last year I was injured need all of us. Sign up today hitters with at least 1,500 which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. running down the first base for the Run to Home Base RBIs. NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT line when my right knee and run across home plate Lou Gorman, RIP (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011. went down for the count. I at Fenway Park. This run Lou Gorman, the man be- The work includes: only played in four games. I will be held on Sunday, May hind three playoff teams in TERM CONTRACT FOR INTERIOR AND CURBSIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY AVIATION AND NON-AVIATION FACILITIES LOCATED AT BOSTON, BEDFORD tried to come back before 22. Advance registration re- his ten years as Boston Red AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS ON AN “ON CALL, WORK ORDER” BASIS OVER A season’s end. However, while quired. There are still spots Sox general manager died on TWO-YEAR PERIOD. WORK INCLUDES REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNAGE; FABRICATION AND my mind was willing, my left. Do it today! April 1 at MGH. He was 82 INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGN PANELS, BOXES, AND FRAMES; REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SIGN PANELS; AND MODIFICATION (IN PLACE) OF EXISTING SIGN PANELS. body wasn’t. Getting back PawSox Unveil years old. He took over as GM WORK TO BE INSTALLED ON EXISTING SUPPORTS (HANGARS, POSTS, ETC.), EXCEPT into shape after some “Amica Walk of Fame” in 1984 and was on the job WHERE OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. needed mending both to me at McCoy Stadium until 1993. He brought the Bid documents will be made available beginning FRIDAY, May 6, 2011. and my glove. The next time you’re at Sox to the World Series in The estimated contract cost is $200,000 (TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS). A-Rod Reaches Two McCoy Stadium to see a 1986. Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Milestones in One Game PawSox game, you can take Owner John Henry called Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a New York Yankees Alex a trip down memory lane, Gorman “a legendary figure printed copy of the Proposal form. Rodriguez hit a grand slam thanks to the Amica PawSox in the game of baseball” and A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) in Camden Yards against Walk of Fame. More than 30 said Gorman “was a pro- percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, the hapless Baltimore Ori- all-time PawSox players are foundly decent man who al- or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the oles in a 15-3 easy win showcased on the back wall ways had a kind word and Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The against the once potent Ori- of the stadium. The trail of optimist’s perspective.” He bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful oles of yesteryear. It was the oversized banners includes: passed away on Opening Day performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. 22nd of his career and with it Wade Boggs, Dennis Eckers- for the 2011 Red Sox season. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials he passed Manny Ramirez ley, Carlton Fisk, Jimmy He took lots of heat for trad- payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety into first place in that stat. Rice, Jon Lester, Clay Buck- ing away Jeff Bagwell to company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages Also, in the same game, he holz and Dustin Pedroia. Houston for a forgettable re- to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum had six RBIs lifting him past Says Mike Taburro, presi- liever. Bagwell went on to hit wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, Carl Yastrzemski into 10th dent of the Pawtucket Red 449 homers in 15 years with which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner place with 1,847 career RBIs. Sox, “Fans are sure to enjoy the Astros. Gorman said fans of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. seeing the stars of yesterday never let him forget that The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy shall be on as they make their way into one. However, he said he did an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA McCoy Stadium to watch the it to get the Sox into the sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be stars of tomorrow.” Thirty- 1990 World Series. It was a This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority adored, glorified, loved and preserved contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements throughout the world now and for- two images of PawSox leg- short term decision that did and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for ends are featured on vinyl backfire when the Oakland Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray banners ranging in size from A’s swept the Sox in the AL (Executive Order 11246). for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving 7 to 17 feet tall and they wel- Championship series. It was The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award protector and wonder worker, pray come fans into the ballpark. a tough decision for Gorman of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday the subcontract exceeds $10,000. and by the 8th day your prayer will be Way to go PawSox! to make and he never re- Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs answered. It has never been known to Delgado Says gretted it even though Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality fail. Publication must be promised. He’s Cooked, Retires Bagwell turned out to be a in or reject any or all proposals. My prayers have been answered. Favor received. P.G. Carlos Delgado has an- great player. He never sec- L.M.D. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY nounced his retirement ond-guessed that decision. THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. from baseball due to his hip He was old school nuts and CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 5/6/11 LEGAL NOTICE injury. He tried a comeback bolts baseball. The idea was after two years away from the to build winning teams and LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE MICHAEL SORRENTINO game but apparently under- that was always his goal 95 CRESCENT AVENUE, SUITE 107 stood the lyrics of that old right to the end. MICHAEL SORRENTINO MICHAEL SORRENTINO REVERE, MA 02151 95 CRESCENT AVENUE, SUITE 107 95 CRESCENT AVENUE, SUITE 107 (617) 347-9104 FAX (781) 286-8402 REVERE, MA 02151 REVERE, MA 02151 (617) 347-9104 FAX (781) 286-8402 (617) 347-9104 FAX (781) 286-8402 JUNIOR’S AUTO BODY 480 COLUMBIA AVE LEGAL NOTICE B & B TOWING B & B TOWING SOMERVILLE, MA 50-R MOONEY STREET 50-R MOONEY STREET HAS HAD IN THEIR POSSESSION Notice is hereby given that the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs CAMBRIDGE, MA CAMBRIDGE, MA SINCE MARCH 19, 2009 A and Licensing has received the following application: HAS HAD IN THEIR POSSESSION HAS HAD IN THEIR POSSESSION 2000 BMW 323 COUPE To operate and maintain radio, cassette/compact disc player, SINCE APRIL 10, 2010 SINCE JUNE 15, 2010 VIN #WBABM3347YJN82758 jukebox, 21 widescreen televisions, DVD, dartboard, 1992 TOYOTA 1999 NISSAN instrumental/vocal music, 7 performers, disc jockey, TO: OWNER OR OWNERS VIN #4T1SK12E4NU057525 VIN #1N4DL01D1XC242191 dancing by patrons and 2 games. OF THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. at: 222 Friend Street, Boston, MA 02114 TO: SURAJIT NUNDY TO: JOANNE S. BARTHELEMY IF YOU COULD PROVE OWNERSHIP 11 SARGENT STREET, APT. #3 4 PUTNAM GARDENS known as: The North Star PLEASE CALL OR CONTACT the applicant is: Breton D. Kelly CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 MICHAEL SORRENTINO manager of record is: Breton D. Kelly OWNER OR OWNERS OF THE OWNER OR OWNERS OF THE AT THE ABOVE NUMBERS. A public hearing on this application will be held at Boston City VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE, VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE, IF VEHICLE IS NOT CLAIMED Hall, Room 801, on Monday, May 23, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. IF YOU COULD PROVE OWNERSHIP, IF YOU COULD PROVE OWNERSHIP, BY OWNER OR OWNERS Anyone wishing to speak on this matter is invited to attend the PLEASE CALL OR CONTACT PLEASE CALL OR CONTACT B & B TOWING WILL APPLY FOR hearing. Sign language interpreters are available upon request. MICHAEL SORRENTINO AT MICHAEL SORRENTINO AT THE RIGHT TO SELL THE Interpretation Services in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, B & B TOWING (617) 492-5781. B & B TOWING (617) 492-5781. VEHICLE THROUGH THE Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole and American IF VEHICLE IS NOT CLAIMED IF VEHICLE IS NOT CLAIMED COURT M.G.L. c.255 s.25 & 26. Sign Language may be available upon request if the request is BY OWNER OR OWNERS BY OWNER OR OWNERS made two weeks prior to the public hearing. Call 617-635-4165 THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR to request an interpreter. Written comments may be made prior B & B TOWING WILL SELL THE B & B TOWING WILL SELL THE VEHICLES SHOWS NO RECORD to the hearing by writing to: VEHICLE AT PRIVATE SALE. VEHICLE AT PRIVATE SALE. OF THIS VEHICLE. Patricia A. Malone, Director SUBMITTED BY SUBMITTED BY SUBMITTED BY Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing MICHAEL SORRENTINO MICHAEL SORRENTINO MICHAEL SORRENTINO Room 817, Boston City Hall, Boston, MA 02201 OFFICER & OWNER OFFICER & OWNER JUNIOR’S AUTO BODY Telephone 617-635-4165 Run dates: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/11 Run dates: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6/11 Run date: 5/6/11 Fax 617-635-4174 Run date: 5/6/11 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 6, 2011

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

◆ ◆ Boxing Movies and Fight Skills Who’s Our Kid Galahad? Fighters Speak Well HEADLINE HEAVEN — they will advance to the Con- When Nathan Horton became ference finals for the first the hero of the Bruins- time since 1992. That last Montreal series by scoring the time was the one and only overtime goals that won both season that Rick Bowness Games 5 and7 respectively coached on Causeway Street. we thought an appropriate Having reached the confer- headline could have read: ence finals that year, the Nathan’s Famous! Hot Diggity Bruins were promptly dis- Dog! patched by the Pittsburgh WHO NEEDS TO DRIBBLE? Penguins in four straight — Fans may not have real- games. ized it but when Miami left Shortly thereafter so was Mark Wahlberg as Irish Mickey Ward and Christian Bale the court after defeating the Bowness by Bruins manage- as Dickie Eklund in the movie “The Fighter.” Celtics by a 99-91 count in ment, going on to become the the opening game of their head coach of the expansion Hillary Swank in “Million Bower says Vinnie Marino. tagne. Iron Mike Pusateri Dollar Baby.” series, one player from the Ottawa Senators the very Rich Torsney says Paul says Joey DeGrandis, Danny Heat had achieved an un- next season. Although it’s I’m watching “Million Dol- Doyle. Tommy Martini says Long says Mark Wahlberg. usual feat. You see, all seven been many years — indeed, lar Baby” with Hillary Swank Tony Petronelli. Emily Pit Perron says Iron Mike of James Jones’ field goal at- it was our first covering the and Clint Eastwood. I like Harney says Richie LaMon- Pusateri. Jimmy Connors tempts in the game had come team — we still remember this movie. It’s great. Some says Mark Wahlberg. Ron on catch and shoot situa- what veteran scribes had to of my favorite boxing mov- Drinkwater says Danny tions, without him dribbling say about Bowness: the nic- ies, are on real fighters such Long. Hey Danny, can you even once. Through Game 1 est man ever to coach the as: Irish Mickey Ward and sing like Elvis? I then asked of the second round of the Bruins. Some two decades Dickie Eklund . This great Rich Cappiello, he says B playoffs, 32 of Jones’ 36 shots later, we agree. movie “The Fighter” is about Capp. B Capp is a talented from the field had been made SHAQUILLE AND THE PLAY- two great fighters, and their performer who can sing, box without employing a dribble OFFS — The Big Man ranks “Some- careers. I also enjoy, and dance. Another name I to move into position and set first in the NBA among active body Up There Likes Me,” was given was Mike up the shots. players in the category of the “Rocky” movies, “The Cappiello. I can see it now, TIGHT GAMES — In the 30-point/10-rebound games. Hurricane,” “Requiem for a a production of Kid Galahad first round of this year’s NBA O’Neal has 49 of those perfor- Heavyweight” and Raging or maybe our own performed Playoffs, 18 games were de- mances to his credit over his Bull, a few movies that in- story with real area fighters. cided by five points or less, the long career in the pros. Tim volve real fighting, Boxing, What do you think? I’d go see most ever in an opening Duncan of the Spurs is Mixed Martial Arts, Karate, it. We’ve got the talent. round. The previous high was second with 31 while Dirk Kung Fu, Wrestling, Judo, “Live!” 17 during the 2003 playoffs. Nowitzki of Dallas has 28. and X-treme Boxing. Fight- REVERSE SITUATIONS — When the list is expanded to ing takes skill, courage and WHAT I LOVE As the Celtics and Bruins include retired players Elgin qualities possessed by admi- ABOUT FIGHTERS? came back to Boston after Baylor is on top with 56 such rable stand-up individuals. Tough looking individuals, opening their respective sec- games. You know? (Real Fighters). I when asked to speak? It’s ond round series on the road, In addition, O’Neal ranks recently saw “Kid Gala- great when asked to speak. it was the Celtics that found third all-time in playoff scor- had,” with Elvis Presley. Fighter responds with the themselves in a hole, need- ing with 5,248 points to his What do you think about it? class and eloquence of a ing to win four of the remain- credit through May 1. Kareem Who in the area would you Thespian actor. Victor Ortiz ing five games to advance Abdul-Jabbar is second with like to see as Kid Galahad? spoke with dignity. The over the Miami Heat to ad- 5,762 tallies while Michael Elvis Can anyone sing like fighter responds as dignified vance to the Eastern Confer- Jordan is on top with 5,987. Presley? Tony DeMarco is as can be. That makes me ence Finals. While no one Jordan also holds the record an actor. Hey Tony, can you proud of fighters. was saying that there would for most consecutive game sing like Elvis? Who else Elvis Presley Fighters are? For their be a sweep just the thought scoring in double digits with could play the part of a Kid in “Kid Galahad” Family, fighters do the right that the Celtics season could 179. Through May 1 Bryant Galahad type role? I asked thing. The Father makes be over nearly a full month had a 155 game streak going. some fighters who would be ends meet for the survival of earlier than in the past was Bryant last failed to average a good actor in a Kid their family. The Mother enough to sound the emer- 20 points a game in a playoff Galahad type role. Bobby devotes herself to the up- gency alarm bells on Cause- series 11 years ago when he bringing of their children way Street. would up with 15.6 points per and family. Keeping one’s As mentioned last week game in the 2000 Finals head up high. Overcoming only 14 teams in NBA history against Indiana. despite obstacles faced. have come back from 2-0 defi- CONGRATULATIONS — To Never give up. cits to capture a best-of- Chicago’s Tom Thibodeau seven series and none have who was named the NBA ‘s Irish Mickey Ward come back after trailing 3-0. Coach of the Year in his first So the C’s certainly have season as a head mentor. their work cut out for them if Thibodeau is well remem- they wish to continue playing bered on Causeway Street after mid-May. If the Green where he served as the Asso- can somehow even the series ciate Head Coach of the at 2-2 with victories here in Celtics for the three previous the Hub then they have a seasons, helping lead the C’s shot at advancing. But if they to the 2008 NBA Champion- go back to Miami trailing 3-1 ship and the 2010 Finals. that would be almost fatal. Under Thibodeau, the Bulls Only eight teams in NBA captured the Eastern Confer- history have come back ence regular season title Sylvester Stallone portrays Dicky Eklund from 3-1 deficits to win a by winning 62 games, which Rocky Balboa in “Rocky.” series. represented a 21-game im- The Bruins, on the other provement over the 2009- hand, appear to be in the 2010 season. The Bulls and Robert DeNiro as Jake La driver’s seat at this writing the Celtics were the only two Motta in “Raging Bull.” but you can never tell. The teams in the league this year thought of last year’s second that did not lose more than round collapse against Phila- two games in a row. delphia (ahead 3-0 in games The victory total put and ahead 3-0 in Game 7 be- Thibodeau in elite company. fore losing) is still fresh in He is only the third NBA everyone’s mind. So no one coach to win 60 or more is taking Philadelphia lightly. games in his first season. But a good number of players Paul Westphal (62 in 1992- on the roster were not here 1993) and Bill Russell (67 in to experience the fatal plunge 1966-1967) were the others. — thus it did not happen to By the way, the NBA Coach them and they were not of the Year Trophy is named Paul Newman as Rocky Anthony Quinn (center) as affected by it. for Red Auerbach, who guided Graziano in “Somebody Up Mountain Rivera in “Re- If the Bruins do indeed win the Celtics to nine NBA There Likes Me.” Rubin “Hurricane” Carter quiem for a Heavyweight.” the series against the Flyers, Championships