VOL. 113 - NO. 13 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MARCH 27, 2009 $.30 A COPY WALSH SAYS, AIG: A Helpful Summary of the Faux-Outrage by Paul Ibrahim “I’ll Take a Discount” If you’re not closely follow- take the money back from AIG’s routine move was a ing the AIG bonuses hulla- the employees who had con- surprise. Everyone knows by Sal Giarratani baloo, it has probably gotten tracted for this compensa- that companies pay bonuses. State Senator Marian too confusing due to the tion with AIG. And whether or not bonuses Walsh wants to take a big rhetoric and feigned outrage These are the facts. Putting help such companies suc- discount on her upcom- that has been emanating aside any value judgment on ceed, the fact is that the ing new salaried job at the from Congress. But the situ- the bonuses themselves, the Democrats knew it was go- Massachusetts Health and ation is actually quite Democrats specifically and ing to happen, and even went Educational Facilities simple, and here are the willingly made this situation out of their way to give AIG Authority. bare facts to help you catch possible. Both chambers of the green light for it. Says Marian Walsh, “I’ve up. Congress passed this legis- The feigned outrage has been thinking about if for days Fact: The nearly $800 bil- lation, and Barack Obama resulted in an unnecessary … I can say, no, thank you to lion so-called “stimulus” proudly signed it, with near- circus. During the made- the $175,000.” She wants to written, debated and passed unanimous opposition from for-TV grilling of AIG’s CEO, do us taxpayers a favor. by the Democrats in Febru- Republicans. The Democrats Democratic Congressman She’s willing to take the job ary, with help from exactly are fully responsible for it. Gary Ackerman declared: for only $120,000. Guess, she zero House Republicans and Yet they are trying to “(You have) have access to thinks she’s giving the tax- three Senate Republicans, cast the blame elsewhere. $197,300,000,000 of U.S. tax- payers a break. contained language explic- Obama, Harry Reid and payer money — $165 million She’s getting ready to itly eliminating limits on Nancy Pelosi would instantly adds up (as) less than one- start the job which has bonus payments at compa- exploit each opportunity to tenth of 1 percent. That’s not gone vacant for 12 years. nies receiving federal funds, score political points — even worth the aggravation, the What is this MHEFA, sounds including AIG. if it comes at the expense of angst that you have suffered like “politicalese” for Hack State Senator Fact: In reliance upon this the Obama, Reid and Pelosi and that this country is go- Authority? Marian Walsh legislation, AIG paid $165 from the previous month. So ing through.” Meanwhile, here comes million in bonuses to its upon hearing that they Ironically, Ackerman’s ar- another special election to More money out of our employees. themselves had told AIG to gument best applies to him fill her vacant Senate seat. pockets. THANKS MARIAN! Fact: When the story hit pay unlimited bonuses, they and the entire United States the news pages, and $165 exploded into extraordinary Congress. They are preoccu- million sounded like too faux-rage. pied with a comparatively much to some, the same Notice how nothing infinitesimal issue that, Democrats who had unam- changed between February aside from its political value News Briefs biguously told AIG it could and March, except that the to re-election ambitions, is pay the bonuses suddenly American people now under- absolutely not worth the ef- by Sal Giarratani decided to take a principled stand the legislation passed fort. Economist Greg Mankiw stance against their Febru- by the Democrats. Yet that’s calculated (admittedly crude- ary selves. Now, in front of enough for Obama and his ly) that considering the size A Boston Fire Historical Society every camera they can find, Congress to fake opposition they are valiantly trying to (Continued on Page 14) Recently, the West Roxbury Historical Soci- to it. After all, it’s not like ety held one of its meetings at the West Roxbury Branch Library and the group invited members of the newly formed Boston Fire Historical Society. The new group’s president Mayor’s Column and founder Ted Gerber gave an overview of by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston the fire society’s role and function. Former Fire Commissioner Paul Christian who retired in Most of us have been anxiously antici- when streets in your neighborhood will 2006 after 30 years of service also spoke on pating the end of winter, and fortunately be cleaned, call the Mayor’s Hotline at the history of the Boston Fire Department, the spring is finally here. After a season that (617) 635-4500 or visit www.cityofboston. oldest in America. New members are always dumped record amounts of snow on the gov/publicworks/sweeping/. The sched- welcomed. Stay tuned here for future meet- City, warmer weather is a much wel- ule for early cleanings will run accord- ing times and places. comed change. Last week, we kicked off ing to the annual neighborhood street spring in the City of Boston by announc- cleaning program’s schedule. The Boston The New Mattapan Station ing that our neighborhood street clean- Transportation Department (BTD) is ing program would begin ten days early. asking residents to voluntarily move The new Mattapan Station is coming along. Public Works employees have already vehicles for street sweeping on posted Before you know it, people will forget the old been hard at work “spring cleaning” days until the neighborhood street look. The T’s improvements here and at neighborhood streets and getting rid of cleaning program officially starts on Ashmont Station have been long awaited. I the remnants of winter. In fact, since April 1st, when BTD will begin enforcing still remember the old days before the MBTA March 1st, the City has already collected parking regulations. Now is a great time had buses in Milton, Mattapan Station had all 255 tons of sand and debris from areas for everyone to give a helping hand and kinds of private bus service taking people to across the City. make our City brighter. We’ll pick it up the Blue Hills for a summer escape from the This year, I’m asking residents and if you make an effort to put it out. city. Every time I see those old restored or- businesses to get involved early in the If you’d like to get more involved in the ange streetcars, it reminds me of the way it cleanup efforts. By working with neigh- spring cleaning fun, there will be plenty used to be. File this story: As Time Goes By. borhood Main Street business districts, of opportunities in every neighborhood we’re also making sure that local shop- of Boston on Friday, April 24th and Sat- Driving in Massachusetts, ping areas are clean and inviting for urday, April 25th, during the citywide What a Privilege Indeed pedestrian traffic. You can pitch in with Boston Shines cleanup. This two-day Michael Graham from WTKK-FM and the the cleaning by sweeping sand and de- effort, now in its seventh straight year, Boston Herald had a great column the other bris from the sidewalks to the curb in is the signature event of the year-round front of your home or business before (Continued on Page 15) scheduled street cleanings. To find out (Continued on Page 15)

THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE IS NOW OPEN AT 35 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON This office will be open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for the convenience of our East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 27, 2009 ATTORNEY LUCY RIVERA Announces Candidacy for Representative of Third Suffolk Attorney Lucy Rivera, dis- tinguished in her advocacy for justice and antidiscrimi- nation, is a candidate for the CUPID AND PSYCHE State House of Representa- Psyche was a maiden who moral conditions of the time Cupid. He quickly awak- tives in the Third Suffolk personified the human soul. were also depicted with ened, censured her for her District. She is serving her Her story was beautifully told much humor. action, and disappeared. second elected term on the back in the second century The story tells us that Her happiness now gone, Massachusetts Democratic A.D. by Lucius Apuleius He Psyche, the youngest of a Psyche wandered from Committee. was born in Africa, into a king’s three daughters was temple to temple inquiring She will be on the ballot in wealthy family, and this so beautiful that even Venus about her lover, eventually the state primary election permitted him to travel to was envious and jealous. arriving at the palace of Tuesday, May 19, in a race Athens where he spent a Because of this jealousy, Venus. Her misery really to fill the seat of Representa- considerable amount of Venus ordered Cupid to in- began when Venus retained tive Sal DiMasi, who retired time studying the work of spire Psyche with great love her, treated her as a slave, as Speaker of the House. The Plato. Apuleius also lived in for a most contemptible and imposed the most dif- date for the special election is Tuesday, June 16. Rome for many years fol- man. After setting his eyes ficult and humiliating labors Attorney Rivera, a trial lawyer, was a legislative aide to lowing his classical studies on Psyche, and unknown to upon her. It is said that former Massachusetts Senate President Thomas and became actively en- her, Cupid was stricken with Psyche could have not have F. Birmingham and the present Massachusetts Congress- gaged as an advocate. He her beauty and fell deeply continued to exist under man Michael Capuano. Her resume recognizes her skill in returned to Africa fairly early in love. Under cover of dark- her suffering, had not Cupid, problem solving and service to the community, especially in in his career and married ness he carried her to a who still secretly loved her, overcoming injustice. She has been active in Suffolk Law- a wealthy older woman. Af- beautiful spot, where unseen invisibly comforted and as- yers for Justice and has focused on antidiscrimination and ter he was charged with us- and unknown, he visited sisted her in those toils. social justice issues as a lawyer. ing magic to win the rich her every night and left just With this aid, Psyche finally Attorney Rivera, 37, has a bachelor’s degree from widow’s hand, he replied before dawn. Cupid warned succeeded in overcoming Emmanuel College, a law degree from Suffolk University Law with much wit in an oration Psyche not to endanger their the hatred of Venus. Through School, a Business Administration certificate from Harvard called “Apologia”, which has happiness by attempting to the intervention of the gods, University Extension and a French certificate from Alliance since become quite famous. look at him in the light or to Psyche was granted immor- Française in Mexico City. She is a former Assistant District Subsequently, he traveled inquire who he was. It was tality, and was united with Attorney. throughout Africa delivering her jealous sisters, however, Cupid forever. This is a first run for public office by Attorney Rivera who lectures and orations. His who caused her to believe In works of art, Psyche believes that she brings a fresh approach to public service most famous literary work that she was embracing a is shown as a beautiful and offers a new vision for the constituency she wants to was “The Golden Ass”, a book hideous monster in the maiden with the wings of a represent. The Third Suffolk covers the North End, which tells the story of a darkness of night. Conse- butterfly. Various scenes Chinatown, Bay Village, lower Roxbury and Beacon Hill, where man named Lucius, who quently, one evening while show her with Cupid in she resides. Attorney Rivera was among nine lawyers cited was transformed into an ass; Cupid slept she went close different situations that in 2006 by the Boston Bar Association for the Association’s thus providing him ample to him with a lamp, and was are implied in the foregoing Public Interest Leadership Program. According to the Bar opportunity to observe the amazed to behold the most story or as is visualized by Association this program “is to help some of our brightest ridiculous doings of man- handsome of the gods. In any particular artist. young lawyers to become leaders.” The honorees were drawn kind, including the activi- the excitement of joy and from private law firms, legal service agencies and the Office ties of Cupid and Psyche. fear that followed, a drop of NEXT WEEK: Guilio Romano of Attorney General. Throughout this story the the lamp’s hot oil fell upon vs. Raphael Among the highlights of Attorney Rivera’s law career has been service as a trial lawyer. A former Assistant District Attorney, she is an appointed member of the Board of Advisors Sam Whatshisname in a Yoon-iverse of His Own (Continued on Page 15) by Sal Giarratani Twenty-four hours after mayoral hopeful, Former City Councilor Larry DiCara says, Time to do a Little CPR City Councilor Sam Yoon called for a ban on “If a person doesn’t want to accept contri- cash from city workers, Yoon accepted butions from public employees, they should checks from four city workers. have the political campaign not accept money on Boston’s Emergency Yoon, according to published reports, from public employees.” Another former City deposited $300 on March 13. On March 12 Councilor Michael McCormack added, “This Response Time he put forward his campaign finance is big-league baseball and you can’t put out a by Sal Giarratani reform package which included such minor league proposal.” donations. Says McCormack, it’s just another Yoon In most major cities, the fire departments and EMS units To date the Yoon campaign has collected campaign misstep. work in sync. The bottom line is quick responses to medi- $6,212 from city workers. He says he can Many observers of this mayoral race ask, cal emergencies. However, it would appear from a number change the system once elected, but until how many missteps can Yoon take before of recent news stories that medical emergencies inside then, he sees apparently nothing wrong in he falls down the political stairs. How many the City of Boston have been negatively impacted by politi- what his campaign is doing. is too many? cal one-upmanship. Recently, a resident of Charlestown was robbed and stabbed during that incident about 1 am on Friday, the 13th on Union Street. Not far way on Winthrop Street there is a A TRUE HOLLYWOOD PATRIOT firehouse where Engine 50 is stationed. Minutes away the firefighters of that engine company were never notified. by Edward P. Shallow Boston EMS responds to Charlestown incidents from Down- It is admirable when a ute to this great American in movies, theater, and town Boston after midnight. Engine 50 could have been at Hollywood actor took the who took the position that politics. the crime scene where the victim laid on the ground within position that the security his loyalty to the nation had However, Silver’s most two minutes tops. of our nation would be his to take precedence over his notable legacy was his Reportedly, Boston Fire Alarm was not notified either. paramount concern, and career, knowing his actions real-life political activism. Apparently, Boston EMS decides who gets the calls. Four years ago, a deputy sheriff who was off-duty was stabbed to that is what the late actor would greatly upset his left A self-described life-long death at a Main Street pub moments away from Winthrop Ron Silver did after the leaning fellow actors. liberal, Silver rallied to the Street. The young man died less than a 100 yards away attacks of September 11, I quote in part from the defense of his country and from a firehouse never called. 2001. editorial. his hometown, New York Boston firefighter John “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick from Engine In their editorial of March Ron Silver died of cancer City, after the September 11, 50 who is a certified EMT for 12 years told this journalist, “I 18, 2009, “Silver Star” the on Sunday March 15, 2009, am disgusted that Boston EMS is playing politics while our Wall Street Journal paid trib- at age 62. 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Donnaruma Born in Turin, Italy, Laura 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 studied painting in art schools Vol. 113 - No. 13 Friday, March 27, 2009 in Rome. Her pieces reflect the ancient ceramic and ma- jolica art of Italy. She achieves GUEST EDITORIAL the delicate shadings of her colors by using the pigments Artist Laura Clerici stands in front of one of her pieces The People Remain Sedated as they were used during the on display at the Consulate of General Italy office with Italian Renaissance. Liborio Stellino, Consul General of Italy, Boston. by Pat Brown As long as the American public remains fat, dumb, and happy there will never be a change in America. Burlington Sons of Italy Presentation Our rights are slowly being taken away from us, but As a part of our ongoing cultural series Religious Symbols and Pageantry.” The “who cares.” “Dancing with the Stars” and “Ameri- of presentations, the Burlington Sons of North End’s many religious ‘feasts’ will be a can Idol” will be on tonight! The government now is Italy Lodge #2223 is happy to announce main topic. moving the country towards socialism. And, the our next event. On Wednesday, April 8, 2009 It promises to be an informative and very people “Remain Sedated!” Present government poli- at 6:45 PM in the Burlington Public Library, interesting evening from the view of an cies are attempting to restrict or remove “Freedom we are pleased to present Dr. Augusto expert who is eminently qualified to talk on of Speech” from public airwaves unless it fits their Ferraiuolo of the University of Cassini the subject. agenda, and the public “Remains Sedated!” Wake up and currently of Boston University. Admission is free and refreshments are America, if you can’t smell the roses, at least look Dr. Ferraiuolo will address “Negotiating served at the conclusion of the presenta- at them. Citizens need to become more involved and Identity in Boston’s North End Through tion. All are invited. aware of an understanding of what’s happening in government today! And, how it should be working for “Us, the citizens of the United States” in these Riccardo A. Frasca’s crucial times. But, it’s unlikely to happen because the people “Remain Sedated!” American citizens Days of Adventure & Discovery in Greece need to step up to the plate, and take an interest in how and where our tax dollars are being spent! How I will always remember my spring much is being taken out of your paycheck! What break at Boston College High during are you getting for your tax dollars? Please don’t February, 2009. This is because I made “Remain Sedated!” That is what government officials an amazing trip to Greece with my Latin want, “A Free Ride”. What citizens of America IV class. The Latin IV teacher, Mr. Emil need to keep in mind, The Constitution reads, “a Penarubia, who is also a specialist in government by the people, for the people.” NOT THE Greek and Archaeology, is a former REVERSE! Fulbright Scholar who spent a year do- ing archaeological research in Greece. He arranged and led this trip during the Boston College High February vacation “Coolest Party Ever” and for me; it was a journey of histori- cal and cultural discovery and adven- to Benefit the Zakim Center at ture. The trip was full of moments of aca- demic importance and cultural insight. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Since this was a high school trip, it Fun-filled Evening of Music — was planned around visiting the impor- tant ruins and monuments of ancient Just Fifteen Minutes from Boston Greek culture and some of the fantas- A unique evening will mix new music with nostalgic to tic museums in Athens, all of which had help raise funds for the Leonard P. Zakim Center for relevance to our classical studies at Integrative Therapies. Feel the beat of high energy “junk Boston College High. One of the things Richard Frasca in Athens, Greece with rock” with Recycled Percussion and kick up your heels with Mr. Penarubia insisted upon was that the Acropolis in the background. Shirley Alston Reeves of the legendary group — the we complete our entire tour of Greece Shirelles. Other highlights include a flying trapeze and on foot, walking and climbing every- to be our constant companions wherever free complementary therapies. The Zakim Center offers where we went. While this proved physi- we walked. Of course, the health and integrative treatments such as massage, acupuncture, cally challenging at times, it gave us a friendliness of these dogs was enhanced reiki, and nutrition to cancer patients. The event is Sunday, direct face-to-face experience and en- by the snacks and meals that people April 26, 2009 at 7:00 pm at Jordan’s Furniture, Reading, counter with the ruins and monuments everywhere in Greece shared with Massachusetts. For more information call 617-977-9776 of ancient Athens and Delphi. Our visit them. This pointed out something to me or email [email protected]. to the Acropolis in Athens was a truly that my teacher had stressed when we multi-dimensional experience. The were planning our trip to Greece. He Acropolis is an entire ancient city sur- noted that in his experience, the Greek rounded by a massive wall. It sits atop a people were some of the kindest and small mountain. Within it is a complex most generous people in Europe. We of temples, buildings, theaters, statues, found this to be the case everywhere in and monuments that bring ancient Greece from our hotel to the wonderful Greek culture to life. When I was walk- restaurants and to the Greek High ing through the Acropolis with my School that we had a chance to visit on teacher and classmates, I was trans- our final day there. For me, my trip to ported back two thousand years and the Greece has been one of the high points sights and sounds of ancient Greek cul- of my high school career at Boston ture came alive for me. Ancient Athens, College High. where democracy was born and the roots Riccardo is a senior at Boston College of western culture established, became High School. He is the grandson of Mary vibrantly real to me. D. Frasca, who worked at the Gazzetta The other aspect of my trip that was del Massachusetts for James V. equally memorable was non-academic. Donnaruma, founder of this Italian It involved some personal and rather newspaper. His father is Dr. Richard A. Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, touching reflections on some of the Frasca, who is a professor at Harvard The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 things I observed during our travels in University. His mother Hemalata and Greece. One thing that stands out in my sister Sophia all live in the North End. mind was the packs of stray dogs that Riccardo attends the Longy School of The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily appeared to roam the streets of Athens Music in Cambridge. 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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD U.S. SETS PLAN FOR TOXIC ASSETS by Sal Giarratani The White House has a anyone receiving funds be been due to financial firms three pronged plan to rid the subject to restrictions on ex- that were considered too big FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH, financial system of toxic ecutive compensation. This to fail and too intercon- Deval and Marian Walsh assets. The combination of plan may be the govern- nected to fail. Ms. Bair spoke discount prices and govern- ment’s ability to make an of needing to change the The Boston Herald front her but I don’t understand ment assistance relies on impact on the financial cri- megabanks, says the gov- page said it all “IS THIS A Patrick living in some other private sector participation. sis but they will have to rely ernment should impose JOKE, GOV.” The news from world at the moment. Per- The plan includes creating on the Fed, FDIC, and the higher capital requirements Beacon Hill that day made haps, he’s got sunstroke an entity backed by the FDIC private sector. and tougher capital require- our governor look like al- down in Jamaica. to purchase and hold loans. The bond market has been ments to discourage banks most every other governor of In the end, it appears no Currently the program is strong with the 10-year U.S. from getting too big and get this state. Our state is go- one is blaming Marian known as TALF (Term asset Treasury yielding 2.626% up them to downsize, and make ing bankrupt and he decides Walsh for her good fortune based securities loan facil- ¼% and the 30-year at the pain equitable. to appoint my State Senator but many are upset with our ity). The government is 2.66%. The price of oil is at Xerox’s projected 1st quar- Marian Walsh as the new governor for looking as if moving ahead with plans to $51.06/bll., and gold hold- ter earnings were below ex- assistant executive director there’s nothing wrong with establish public-private in- ing at $955.80/oz. The mar- pectations amid slumping of the state’s Health and his action. As a candidate vestment funds to purchase ket is stabilizing with the spending by corporations Educational Facilities Au- for office, he rallied against mortgage-backed securities DOW at $7278 and signs the throughout the globe. The thority, a position that has politics as usual. He said run by private investment economy is doing better. strong dollar hurt earnings. gone vacant for 12 years. he was a different breed. managers but financed with Mr. Bernanke, Federal Chair- S&P cut its ratings to nega- The news came at the same Starting to look like he capital from the government man, spoke before several tive from stable. time as the news about the meant it. He’s coming across which would share in any thousand small bankers last Sony Erikson warns of fall- $1 BILLION state budget as just another Chicago pol. profit/loss. One problem is week, along with Ms. Bair, ing shipments of phones and deficit. Oh, and did I men- The legendary Richard J. putting a price on them as FDIC Chairwoman. They expects to sell 42% less this tion the governor was still on Daley, the once Chicago they no longer trade. Banks encountered an unusually quarter. It expects to ship 14 vacation in Jamaica, mon, Mayor for Life must be smil- are unwilling to take the feisty crowd who were million phones down from with his state trooper secu- ing down on Deval for the risk. The FDIC’s effort could steamed about the financial 24.2 million last quarter. It’s rity team? way he is running Massa- guarantee $500 billion in crisis. Of the 8,300 banks in being hurt by weak con- Walsh has been a pretty chusetts. Only trouble, he bad loan investments. The the U.S., more than 8000 are sumer demand and in- decent state senator in 1993 could be running Massachu- Fed would provide inexpen- community banks. Rela- creased competition from and good luck to her in this setts into the ground. Re- sive and low risk invest- tively few of them have re- rivals like Apple with its new job. I don’t begrudge member the date, 1-6-11 ments to buy loans backed ceived money through the IPhone, and Samsung and her; I blame Governor Deval when hopefully a new gover- by consumer credit. Ken Treasury’s (TARP) funds. LG. Both Nokia and Samsung Patrick for doing politics as nor is sworn into office. Lewis, CEO of Bank America The #1 bank is Citicorp, Electronics said they are get- usual even though he ran State Representative Mike said that government’s pro- which is the prime villain. ting hurt by weak demand, supposedly as a reformer of Rush has already made posal to clamp down on Ms. Bair is raising the fees also. the old ways and backroom known his intentions to bonuses will damage the on all banks to help out with In a potential setback for dealings. Yeah, we are all told run in the special election ability of the government to the crisis. However, the lo- the pharmaceutical indus- to make a sacrifice for the for State Senate to replace engineer a financial recov- cal lenders are in strong try, a federal appeals court, common good of the Com- Walsh. It appears neither ery. The plans depend on shape. More than 95% of recently revised its law that monwealth. We are asked to District Councilors Rob Con- government’s ability to con- the nation’s community would limit the number of accept higher tolls and higher salvo nor John Tobin are in- tract with them as the rules banks are well capitalized at times an inventor can file a taxes as the price to pay for terested. Will someone can change quickly and the the end of last year. Mr. “patent continuation,” the our government to service from Dedham run? What private sector may be un- Bernanke said at the confer- process used to amend an us. To quote him, “This is one about that guy who rants and willing to participate. The ence. Of the 42 banks that application. Sources say the Commonwealth. We share in raves over at the Boston Fed said it will buy $1 tril- collapsed last year some ruling on the biotech field the sacrifices.” Spoken like Phoenix? How about some lib- lion of bonds and a govern- were burned by real estate effects companies that their someone vacationing in the eral out there in Roslindale? ment report showed how developers and construction drug has a lot of claims. Caribbean, eh? We’ve got plenty of them in construction was up for the projects, that have failed be- It’s time to call your finan- Barbara Anderson from the district. What about a first time in 18 years. The cause of the housing mar- cial advisor or call me at Citizens for Limited Taxa- female candidate? Why do government may restrict ket. Their frustration has 617-261-7777. tion, reacted by saying, “It’s many mistakenly assume a nice big ‘forgetaboutit’ when only a guy will run for this he asks for any of the (tax and seat? Does anyone out there METCO, Pioneer Institute and Real History fee) increases. If we didn’t in Transcriptland have need her last month or last potential candidates they’d by Sal Giarratani year, why do we need her like to see jump into this As I read a recent news- disadvantaged children.” METCO “can be a model now?” race? Remember, races for paper commentary by Jim Let’s stop here. METCO was school-choice program open Anderson makes a good vacant senate seats don’t Stergios from the Pioneer never a desegregation pro- to all inner-city students.” argument and when Patrick happen often. Institute, I thought it would gram. It was defined by its Sounds nice once again but spokesperson Joey Landolfi West Roxbury practices be nice if he actually under- supporters and founders to METCO has never been says Walsh is qualified for Politics 101 well. What about stood the history behind the be a safety valve for black about giving quality educa- the position, that’s a good Dedham or Roslindale or METCO program. It was families to get their children tion to all inner-city chil- argument too. However, the Hyde Park (almost forgot started prior to the 1974 out of the Boston Public dren. Its focus is narrower issue isn’t about her quali- about them). For those suf- federal court order handed Schools back 40 years ago than that. METCO excludes fications, it is about the fering from the political bug, down by Judge W. Arthur and into suburban white children by skin color from need on the part of the gov- here’s your chance. For ‘Garrity in June 1974 and public schools. The program being participants in this ernor to fill a position of du- those who enjoy working implemented in September itself was a segregated one highly touted education bious need to the public. As with candidates, here’s your of that year. According to since only black kids need program. I said, I do not begrudge chance too. READY, GET Stergios, the program began apply. It reportedly took de- If Massachusetts were to Walsh. It’s a good move for SET, GO! “more than 40 years ago as cades and only just a few expand the METCO program a desegregation program. years back were Latino chil- to other Massachusetts METCO should continue dren eligible to enter the cities, it needs to first making strides to serve all METCO program. open its doors to all disad- minorities and economic Stergios also claims that vantaged inner-city kids, NORTH END METCO may work but it needs to work for all in need. If it was truly a desegrega- PRINTING INCOME TAX PREPARATION tion program why are those 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 suburban host communities • Financial Services still so much like 40 years Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette • Professional Tax Consultant ago? Desegregation for • Personal & Business whom? Quality Printing Before we think about • Year Round Service expanding this program for all your from the 1960s, shouldn’t M.P. & CO. TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES we check its relevancy in Commercial and Personal Needs 2009? The Boston Public Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers GRACE PREVITE MAGOON, EA Schools today are not the Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations public schools pre-1974 court Announcements • Business Forms and Documents 617-569-0175 order. The Pioneer Institute — COMPETITIVE PRICES — 146 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA 02128 needs to brush up on history a bit better before sermon- 617-227-8929 ESTABLISHED IN 1938 e-mail: [email protected] izing in the Boston Herald 617-227-8929 again. POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 27, 2009 Page 5 Massport’s Port Director Again Elected BLOOM! “Chairman of the Board” of the Come See What’s Blooming at American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Mother Caroline’s The Massachusetts Port tic Ports Association, which Authority (Massport) an- represents ports and termi- Spring Fundraising Dinner nounced today that Port Di- nals from Cape Canaveral, Mother Caroline Academy and Education Center rector Michael A. Leone was Florida to Nova Scotia. (MCAEC) celebrates its 16th year of educating inner- elected for a second time as “Mike is a proven and ef- city girls and their families on Wednesday, April 29th Chairman of the Board of the fective seaport leader who at the Westin Copley in Boston, hosted by Honorary American Association of Port has earned the respect and Chairpersons Gay and Eugene Crowley. Authorities (AAPA). The ap- vote of his industry peers not MCAEC’s main fundraising event is attended pointment announcement once, but twice, to serve as annually by Boston’s biggest names in business, came this week at AAPA’s AAPA’s Chairman of the politics and entertainment — not to mention 63 of Annual Spring Conference, Board,” said Kurt Nagle, the most inspiring and successful people in town — held in Washington, D.C. AAPA’s President and CEO. the brilliant young students of Mother Caroline Acad- The Association states this “For an industry that deliv- emy and Education Center. is the first time ever in ers prosperity to millions This year’s theme is inspired by spring and recog- their 97-year history that an every day in the form of fa- nizes the potential of each student to BLOOM! Acad- individual has served twice cilitating trade, economic emy President Ingrid Tucker will motivate the crowd in this prestigious unpaid port’s maritime facilities development, and good-pay- to action with her welcome speech, followed by words role. In October, Leone will have seen double-digit ing jobs, we look forward to from alumnae honoree Yasmin Cruz. Attendees will be officially installed for the growth in all business lines, Mike’s leadership as the also be entertained by original music written by popu- 2009-2010 term at AAPA’s and improved productivity seaport industry plays a sig- lar gospel singer Karen Ricketts, performed by MCAEC’s Annual Convention, to be under his guidance,” said nificant role in re-invigorat- entire student body. held in Galveston, Texas. Thomas J. Kinton, Jr., Mass- ing the troubled economy.” Auctioneer Charles Bailey Gates will introduce a As Chairman, Leone will port’s CEO & Executive Di- Leone brings more than new auction format — a “fund-an-item” speed auction, be chief policy officer and rector. “Mike’s leadership at 35 years of port and mari- replacing the traditional live auction. The dining room have general supervision of the helm of the AAPA once time experience to his posi- will be decorated by talented Bostonian interior the affairs of the Association, again, will serve all our pub- tion with AAPA. He served in decorators Annsley McAleer and Trintje Gnazzo, and which is the principal voice lic seaports well, especially the U.S. Coast Guard for 22 produced by party planner and dinner event co-chair, of 160 public port authorities during these trying times.” years in various assign- Melanie Owens. in the U.S., Canada, Latin For the past 10 years, ments including regional Individual tickets may be purchased by calling the America, and the Carib- Leone has been a member counsel for all Coast Guard school at (617) 427-1177, Ext. 122, or online at bean. The Association pro- of AAPA’s Executive Com- Commands in the North- www.mcaec.org. vides leadership with regard mittee and Board of Direc- east, and as a military judge. ABOUT MCAEC to trade, transportation, se- tors, and in addition serves He came to Massport in Mother Caroline Academy is a private, Catholic curity, sustainability and as Chairman of the Port Se- 1993 and was senior legal middle school for 63 young girls from limited finan- other issues related to port curity Task Force. He also counsel to Massport’s Mari- cial means. The mission of the school is to provide a operations and development. represents Massport on the time Department before be- quality education that develops the potential of each AAPA also promotes the es- Seaport Advisory Council, coming port director in 1998. student and prepares her to succeed in competitive sential role of ports within Governor Deval Patrick’s ad- He is a graduate of the U.S. secondary schools. The mission of the Education Cen- the global transportation ministrative panel for coor- Coast Guard Academy and ter is to empower parents and other adults to achieve system. dinating policy and develop- received a J.D. from George their greatest personal and economic potential and to “We are proud of Mike’s ment of the Commonwealth Washington University Law enable third and fourth grade boys and girls to enter accomplishments at the Port of Massachusetts’ seaports. School. Leone resides in challenging middle schools by providing a stimulat- of Boston, and within the Additionally, he is the past Kingston, Massachusetts ing academic after-school program. maritime industry. Mass- President of the North Atlan- with his wife Mary. Introducing the best thing to happen to TV since HD:

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ALL THAT ZAZZ What is a Death Tax? by Mary N. DiZazzo Mother Earth Presents by Attorney David Saliba Volcanic Clay Beautifully! Estate tax, inheritance tax, and death tax — it all means the same. If you die “The spiritual leader Mahatma Ghandi was known this year leaving an estate worth $3.5 million dollars. There is no federal death to have praised volcanic clay for a multitude of uses.” tax on your estate. This means as far as the US is concerned there is no tax on your estate. Next year is a different story. As the law now stands in the year 2010 Ciao bella, revitalizing the skin. Draws there is no federal estate tax at all no matter how much you leave; that will change. Ahhhhh che brava Mother out toxins from the body and Congress is now considering changing that law. It looks like the US will continue Earth! There are so many relieves under eye puffiness. the $3.5 million exemptions taxing everything over the $3.5 million. Because the wondrous and natural ben- Also helps to improve the ap- US has granted exemptions for death taxes, Massachusetts has decided not to let efits from this mom. See pearance of crow’s feet and its dying taxpayers get away with that. What has Massachusetts done? It has how this beautifying ingre- scars. The clay replenishes passed a death tax law. If you die in Massachusetts you pay a graduated death tax dient can help you. dry, dull skin while hiding as indicated in the following: Volcanic ash clay, also an uneven skin tone. Just remarkable anti-inflam- If the Massachusetts taxable estate is: known as sodium bentonite matory properties are the Over But not over The Massachusetts estate tax shall be: clay is born when volcanic ash mixes with water form- principle qualities. 0 50,000 5% of the taxable estate Due to its nature as a 50,000 100,000 $2,500 plus 7% of the excess over $50,000 ing a clay. This ingredient “living clay,” it is safe 100,000 200,000 $6,000 plus 9% of the excess over $100,000 contains a combination of minerals that are known for enough to ingest as a form 200,000 400,000 $15,000 plus 10% of excess over $200,000 their extended health and of a supplement to repair and 400,000 600,000 $35,000 plus 11% of the excess over $400,000 rebuild tissues. 600,000 800,000 $57,000 plus 12% of the excess over $600,000 skin benefits. Volcanic ash clay is often called “a living Once a best-kept secret of 800,000 1,000,000 $81,000 plus 13% of the excess over $800,000 the most elite health and 1,000,000 2,000,000 $107,000 plus 14% of the excess over $1,000,000 clay” due to its rich, natural beauty spas in the world; you 2,000,000 4,000,000 $247,000 plus 15% of the excess over $2,000,000 mineral content. Many years ago a stretch can now affordably find vol- 4,000,000 $547,000 plus 16% of the excess over $4,000,000 of volcanoes from Mexico to canic ash clay in facial Even the wife or husband is taxed on what is left to each. There is no widow Southern Canada erupted. masks or eye and lip masks. exemption. If a husband or wife makes a gift to the other, the gift is added to the The eruptions produced These masks help to hy- estate for death tax purposes if the gift is given less than three years from the dust-sized particles. The drate the skin, tighten up- date of the death. reaction with salt water per skin layers and draw out Now we know why Massachusetts is called “taxachusetts”. is what makes up the clay. toxins to create soft, clean But only after years after skin. becoming buried by deep, I think it’s time for a dense layers of silica and volcanic ash clay mask! Searching for Solutions mud, natural erosion caused Hmmmmm I know I have by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari the bentonite layers to be re- one around here some- exposed. where! The most effective means economic crisis that has that sexual abstinence, not The end result was “ash Buona giornata and God of solving a problem is iden- gripped the nation and the condoms, was the best way clay.” The properties of vol- bless the United States of tifying the source of the world. to prevent the spread of the canic ash clay are numer- America! problem and then applying Recently Pope Benedict disease. ous. It is highly absorptive, — Mary N. the proper methodology to was criticized while visiting Benedict also said the holding up to 7-10 times its DiZazzo-Trumbull the cause of the problem. Cameroon for discouraging Roman Catholic Church was weight in water. Its calming Too often we don’t delve the use of condoms. The at the forefront of the battle abilities act as a natural Read prior weeks’ “All That deeply enough into the criticism stems from the against AIDS. anti-inflammatory. Zazz” columns at www.mary source of a problem in order argument that more than “You can’t resolve it with The clay is known to help 4nails.com. Mary is a third- to understand it at its root, 22.5 million people in Africa the distribution of condoms,” visually improve the look of generation cosmetologist and but concentrate on and treat have AIDS and that by dis- the Pope told reporters aboard blemishes, celluloid, sun a Massachusetts distributor of its symptoms with predict- couraging the use of con- the Alitalia plane heading to damage, stretch marks, Kosmea brand rose hip oil able results, the problem re- doms as a means of safe sex Yaounde. “On the contrary, wrinkles, age spots and products. She may be con- mains unresolved and wors- the Pope is contributing to it increases the problem.” more. The minerals in the tacted at (978) 470-8183 or ens. There have been many the problem. The Pope’s The Pope said a respon- ash help to exfoliate while [email protected] stories that have captured statement when he arrived sible and moral attitude to- our attention in the past on a visit to the Cameroon ward sex would help fight the weeks, two definitely are il- capital Yaounde on Tuesday disease. lustrative of this point; Pope was one of his most explicit The Catholic Church re- Politics as Usual Benedict’s statement reject- on the issue of condom dis- jects the use of condoms as ing the use of condoms as an tribution since his election part of its overall teaching Continues on Beacon Hill answer to the AIDS pan- in 2005. His predecessor, by Sal Giarratani demic and the deepening Pope John Paul II, often said (Continued on Page 14) Governor Deval “Change” there was no staff to chief. Patrick hasn’t had much The job paid $60,000 a year. good luck lately and neither She held this reported has the State Legislature. no-work state job for about The “Out-of-Towners” was a The governor goes on six months until someone vacation to Jamaica. That’s found her in an unused Great Jack Lemmon Movie but … his right. Everyone needs a office. by Sal Giarratani vacation, right? However, Eventually, she was as- City Councilor Rob jected budget gap is an setts and in Boston to regis- when the governor takes a signed to a Springfield state Consalvo’s idea which he unprecedented $131 billion. ter where they live right vacation, he gets a mini- rep’s office. Once work ethics has taken on as a cause Consalvo has re-submitted here. parade of troopers to tag were discussed, the former back in 1994, looks like it’s a proposed city ordinance His proposal would have the along as bodyguards. Bad PR chief of staff without a staff moving forward at City Hall. that would levy fines on car Boston Transportation De- when jobs are going down the went out of work with back The City of Boston is facing owners in violation of Chap- partment devise strategies to toilet faster than houses are problems. a dire fiscal situation. The ter 90, MGL which requires find these vehicles on Bos- being foreclosed. The person in question next year’s (FY 2010) pro- all who live in Massachu- ton streets, issue citations Then, he appoints a state just happens to be the sis- and report them to the RMV. senator and ally to a high ter of Jim Aloisi, the state’s Says Consalvo, “It is about paying state board into a Transportation Secretary fairness and equity. You have position that has been which appears to many have neighborhood residents all vacant for 12 years. Another played a role in this six- over the city who are doing the bad mistake. month job from heaven. right thing and registering Then, there’s the story of You couldn’t make this Taxation | Bookkeeping | Advisory | Financial their cars in the neighborhoods a chief of staff appointed by stuff up, but it is just another the legislature. Trouble, day on Beacon Hill. Tax Services they live in. But you also have this huge population of people • Review last year’s tax returns. who are cheating the system • Prepare & file the current year’s tax returns. to save on insurance rates and LAW OFFICES OF • Provide tax planning advice for future tax years. also denying the city valuable • Provide an annual tax compliance update. excise tax revenue.” FRANK J. CIANO Dario O. Cornelio, CPA Consalvo says Boston could GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW be losing up to $1 million a (617) 759-8845 year from improperly regis- DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS [email protected] tered vehicles. CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Consalvo says, “If we really are serious about tapping into 617-354-9400 328 Commercial Street – Boston (North End) untapped revenue out there, Si Parla Italiano 133 Main Street, Suite #207 – North Reading this is one thing we can do 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 immediately.” POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 27, 2009 Page 7

ATLANTIC WORKS GALLERY PRESENTS DOUBLE FANTASY Freeway Says ...

Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much negotiating on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer readers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks.

Freeway says guess what, you can look around all you since the weather- want, but I had seen it, you never PICKED man said spring is IT UP! SHAME ON YOU!! What does it take here I like to know for dog owners to realize you are not fooling what corner be- anyone SOMEONE DOES SEE YOU and cause so far I am this should make you more ashamed of still wearing a yourself that you didn’t pick it up? Why have sweater. All my a dog if you can’t take responsibility, you pooch friends are make it look bad for all of us. It’s like hav- From April 2 to April 26, 2009, Atlantic Works Gallery waiting to meet ing a bunch of puppies in a basket and there presents DOUBLE FANTASY an exhibit of work created by me down the waterfront park as soon as the is always one that let’s the rest of us look the gallery artists Joe Kitsch and Chris Spuglio. weather starts to get a little warmer so far I bad. Shame on you dear heart for letting this When you google “double fantasy,” most of the material don’t see that in sight. Speaking of my pooch happen. Okay guys, now that I got that off that comes up refers to the comeback album by John Lennon friends I like to send a little reminder to all my pooch chest I feel better. We need to be and Yoko Ono released in November 1980 shortly before the pooch human companions that your job strong and firm that our human compan- Lennon’s death. The Amazon.com blurb describes it as “a is to pick up after your pet. You have no idea ions do right by us, we need to stick together. very interesting and vital crossroads.” This phrase might how terrible that makes it look for us We are heading into April I am hoping the also serve as an accurate depiction of the upcoming Atlantic pooches that our human companions are weatherman will have better news for us Works Gallery show featuring new works by artists Joe Kitsch not picking up. I know everyone in the North concerning the weather so we can get out and Chris Spuglio. End of course, I am not going to mention there and have some fun. So PLEASE keep Though neither artist is staging a comeback nor planning names, I am not that kind of a pooch, the our sidewalks clean so we are able to walk for this exhibition to be a farewell, there are some connec- other dog I won’t say who! The little dog he without stepping in you know what. That’s tions that could be made to John and Yoko. Both “double or she decides to do their business and all for now … Life is good … fantasy” collections involve a conversation of sorts highlight- ing distinctly different points of view. Like the namesake album, the exhibit will feature two artists who have very different approaches in what they do and how they fantasize about the world around them. 2009 WHISKER WALK For the past few years, Joe Kitsch has been making art- Lancaster Fairground - Home of the Bolton Fair - Lancaster MA work based on the idea of perceptions with rabbits as the visual subject matter. His on-going series of mixed media Sunday, June 7th 2009 — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Walk at Noon paintings, “White Rabbit in a Snowstorm,” is hopping off the walls to become bright, cuddly sculptures. More cerebral than Chris. Chris Spuglio’s most recent work centers around mood, texture and color. Abstract, expressionistic. More feeling than Joe. The public is invited to attend the OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, April 2 from 6 to 9pm and to visit the gallery during the following hours: Fridays 2–6 pm and Saturdays 2–6 pm. The public is also invited to attend the Atlantic Works Gallery’s monthly THIRD THURSDAY SHINDIG on Thursday, April 16 from 6 to 9pm. To schedule a private press viewing and interview at a more convenient time, please contact Laura Rollins, 617-877-8249. ATLANTIC WORKS GALLERY, “East Boston’s Collabora- tive Space for Art and Ideas,” is located on the top floor of 80 Border Street, East Boston. For detailed directions and other information, please see atlanticworks.org

KIWANIS CLUB OF EAST BOSTON WHAT’S A WHISKER WALK? Recognizes Special Day of Service with Well its alot of things ... but mostly it’s a fun day for families and their dogs PLUS a Belle Isle Marsh Clean-Up Project dog walk-a-thon fundraiser to benefit animal Saturday, April 4, 2009 is Recognized as Kiwanis One Day shelters and rescue groups throughout New England. The 2008 Whisker Walk – a Global Action Day Benefiting Children and Communities brought in over a HUNDRED animal rescue The Kiwanis Club of East Boston, together with members groups, pet-related vendors/manufacturers of the Kiwanis Club of Revere, the East Boston High School and sponsors for the first of its kind “event Key Club, the ROTC and other community groups from not to be missed” for pet lovers. The 2009 Winthrop and Revere, is celebrating Kiwanis International’s Whisker Walk is sure to be bigger and newest service initiative, Kiwanis One Day, joining better! 35 acres for pet owners and ani- 600,000 other Kiwanians in a day dedicated to community mal lovers to walk and lend a paw for the service. animal shelters and pet rescues they The East Boston Kiwanis Club along with other volunteer love and support! Come see exhibits, dem- participants will be performing a five-hour clean-up onstrations, educational programs, spe- (9AM to 2PM) of the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, an urban cial attractions, product giveaways, enter- Whisker Riding natural resource protected by the Department of Conser- tainment, auctions/raffles, food, fun and vation and Recreation as well as the Friends of Belle Isle things for adults and kids to see, do and behaved dog (sorry other pets must stay Marsh organization. buy — both human and pet related! Top off home) Come see, do and buy — and HELP Kiwanis One Day is a global volunteer action day your exciting day and join us for the Walk THE ANIMALS! celebrated around the world by the entire Kiwanis Interna- — a leisurely (almost) ONE mile stroll on For further information, please log on to tional family. In addition to East Boston Kiwanis family shaded, flat, grassy trails with your well www.whiskerwalk.org members, their friends, neighbors, spouses and children are also invited to join members in the Belle Isle Marsh Clean-up Project. Over 40 volunteers for this East Boston R.J. Antonelli and Company Incorporated project are expected to join nearly 600,000 volunteers internationally in devoting Saturday April 4th, 2009 to hands-on service projects around the community, contrib- Accountants and Auditors uting to nearly one million service hours in just one day! Boston Business Journal Top 50 Firms – 2004/2005 To participate in this event, please contact Kiwanis One Corporations • Trusts • Estates • Individuals • Computer Services • Financial Planning Day Committee Chairperson, Honorable Judge Joseph Buying and Selling Businesses • I.R.S. and D.O.R. Representation • Federal and State Taxes Ferrino (Ret.), at 617-569-2110 or Club President Marisa Rocco J. Antonelli, C.P.A. Di Pietro at 617-650-3442. 331 Montvale Avenue Belle Isle Marsh Reservation Park, entrance located on Citizens Bank Bldg. @I-93 781-937-9300 Bennington Street in East Boston, across the street from Woburn, MA 01801 A Since 1948 Suffolk Downs MBTA stop on the Blue Line. Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 27, 2009 Zoo Happenings ... TONY MARMO Remembered by Bob DeCristoforo

The late much beloved others from many neighbor- Tony Marmo of East Boston hoods that gave and are giv- was a Founding Father of ing girls a chance to play the Massport Jets Girls hockey. They would be very Hockey Team, one of the proud of what was hosted in very first Girls Hockey Boston this week ... his Teams in the nation. We are dream, their dreams coming grateful to him and all the true.

Easter Bunny (Photo by Clark Linehan) Stone Zoo BUNNY BONANZOO April 11, 2009 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hop on down the bunny trail to Stone Zoo where an Easter celebration awaits! Activities include holiday games, crafts and seed planting. Be sure to visit with our special guest, the Easter Bunny, who will be ready to smile for photographs. Franklin Park Zoo & Stone Zoo CONSERVATION WEEK (Photos by Bob DeCristoforo) April 20 – 24, 2009 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. While school is out for April school vacation week, have fun while visiting the Zoo! Each day will offer a variety of engaging and educational activities for kids of all ages, as Spring Cleaning Time for St. Francis House well as many helpful hints for preserving our planet. On Friday April 3rd we will dropped off the day of the Also, on Saturday April 4th hold the annual Flea Market event. from 8am to 11am — it will Franklin Park Zoo and Bake Sale to support Last year we raised almost be DOLLAR DAY —- any flea EARTH DAY the homeless. So clean out 10,000 which was matched market items left over April 26, 2009 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. your closets, basements and by an anonymous donor, so from Friday will be sold at Come celebrate Earth Day with crafts, activities, animal storage areas and bring your we would like to try to do the one dollar or less. For more encounters and environmentally-friendly exhibitors at stuff to the Nazzaro Center same this year, as the information call JR at (617) Franklin Park Zoo! Did you know Zoo New England supports so we can sell it to raise anonymous donor will again 880-9901 or e-mail at conservation efforts both locally and abroad? Throughout money to support the home- match what we raise. [email protected]. the day, we will celebrate the great diversity in the animal less. Starting on Monday kingdom with all of the incredible animals that call our March 30th you can drop Zoo’s home. Discover all the different ways that you can your donations off at the Stylish have fun while helping our planet. Nazzaro Center at 30 North Stone Zoo is located at 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA. Bennet Street. You can New Homes For further information, please call 781-438-5100 or log on leave your donations in the APPLY NOW! Priced Right to www.stonezoo.org hallway to the right of the All homes feature: Franklin Park Zoo is located at One Franklin Park Road, front desk. We will accept all For You! Off-Street Parking Boston, MA. 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Pictured at “La Festa della Musica” are, left to right: Sebastiano Cardi, Deputy Head of Mission of the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C.; Co-chair and trustee, Lane Young; NEC President Tony Woodcock; Teresa Abbundo Stellino; Co-chair and Overseer, Debbie Smith; and Liborio Stellino, Consul General of Italy and Honorary Chair of the gala event. (Photo by Miro Vintoniv) New England Conserva- art, the pleasures of the table, pairs a sumptuous dinner tory’s annual Feast of Music, and the music of Italy” at the with performances by Con- “La Festa della Musica,” Fairmont Copley Plaza in servatory students. Since raised $500,000 for scholar- Boston. 1997, the elegant gala has Congratulations are in order to Sadie Stepner of ships and attracted 450 Considered the Conserva- attracted Boston’s prominent Framingham, center, who recently celebrated her 95th guests. Adopting an Italian tory’s most important fund- business leaders and cultural birthday surrounded by family and friends at the theme, the sold-out February raiser and one of “Boston’s philanthropists, raising more Sherborn Inn. Pictured with their mother are Laraine 28 gala “evoked the sun, the Top 10 Parties,” the Feast than $2.6 million. Stepner, left, and Enid Stepner, right. This year, the event com- (Photo by Lewis Glass) prised not only the party but also an online auction of of the Italian Cultural Insti- “Tacea la notte” from “Il various luxury items. Among tute in New York. It was on Trovatore.” the offerings was a trip to display at the gala. In addition, NEC instru- Parma to hear Verdi in the As for the music, one could mentalists performed works Teatro Regio, one of Italy’s hardly celebrate Italy and of Vivaldi, Giovanni Gabrieli, most celebrated opera Parma without the region’s and Paganini. NEC’s new houses. favorite son, Giuseppe Verdi. Youth Jazz Orchestra, con- “La Festa della Musica” NEC opera students obliged ducted by Ken Schaphorst, benefited from the extraordi- with the famous drinking made its debut performing nary assistance of Liborio song, “Libiamo” from “La Stellino, the Consul General Traviata” and Leonora’s aria (Continued on Page 13) of Italy. Among the many sponsors were the Italian Cultural Institute, the Italian Government Tourist Board and the Italian Trade Commission. The menu was designed by two celebrity chefs from Parma: Ugo Romani, founder of Ristorante Romani, and Alberto Rossetti of Al Tramezzo, featuring delica- cies from the region. Parma is legendary for its food, so guests were indulged with New England Conservatory president Tony Woodcock and such mouthwatering special- NEC trustee Wendy Shattuck at “La Festa della Musica.” ties as Prosciutto di Parma, (Photo by Miro Vintoniv) Parmigiano-Reggiano, and “Rosa di Parma,” a filet of beef with black Gragno truffles. To call attention to the art Mattéo Gallo of the Parma region, an early work by the Bolognese painter Il Guercino entitled o Appraisals “La Madonna della Ghiara” was loaned for the occasion Sales & Rentals by Renato Miracco, Director • DIAMONDS Real Estate ROLEX ESTATE JEWELRY 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 27, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo Danvers’s Meghan Duggan kill, and in the final seconds (3 assists). Both attended of play, Final score BU 1 Cushing Academy and Meg- ULowel 0 for their 7th HE han also played for a Char- Championship. Players se- BREAKING BAD rel Nutkin, Pigling Bland and lestown Girls Team. Han- lected for the 25th Hockey THE COMPETE FIRST more come together in a over NH Hillary Knight, had East Anniversary All Tour- SEASON (3-DVD) thrilling performance that 2 goals and two assists for nament Team were BU Ter- Sony Pictures Home Ent. will inspire imagination and the winners. Semifinal 2 saw riers Colin Wilson, John Emmy Award-winner wonder in children and Mercyhurst hold off Minne- McCarthy, Matt Gilroy and Bryan Cranston stars as adults of all ages. A new sota 5-4. Mercyhurst had a ULowell River Hawks Maury Walter White, a down-on-his- generation of fans can now 5-4 lead but Minnesota Edwards and Scott Campbell. luck chemistry teacher enjoy the interpretation of roared back late in the third Joining them was Tourna- struggling to make ends Author Potter, who has sold period scoring three goals, ment MVP BU goalie Kieran meet for his wife Skyler 300 million books worldwide Wisconsin star Jessie and almost tied it up in the Millan. (Anna Gunn) and physically (1 hr. 30 mins.). Vetter receives Patty final seconds. Mercyhurst In semifinal game 1 on challenged son (RJ Mitte). RACHEL GETTING Kazmaier Memorial Award freshman goalie Hillary Friday night ULowell Everything changes when MARRIED (DVD) TODAY (MARCH 26) Pattenden held the fort with shocked Northeastern com- Walter receives a startling Sony Pictures Home Ent. IN BOSTON 33 saves. Meghan Acosta’s ing from behind to defeat the diagnosis: terminal lung When Kym (Anne Hath- Hoop March Madness 2nd goal of the game proved Huskies 3-2 in overtime. NU cancer. With only a few away) returns to the Buch- comes to town today at TD to be the game winner. took a 2-0 lead on second years to live and nothing to man family home for the Banknorth Garden where period goals by Kyle Kraemer lose, Walter uses his train- wedding of her sister Rachel Duke plays Villanova and PATTY KAZAMAIER and Bob Rassey. Lowell cut ing as a chemist to cook and (Rosemarie DeWitt), she Pittsburgh takes on Xavier MEMORIAL AWARD the lead in half on Ryan sell crystal meth with one of brings a long history of per- in the NCAA Division One Saturday at the Royal Blair’s goal, and tied it up his former students (Aaron sonal crises, family conflict Basketball Boston Region. Sonesta in Cambridge, Wis- with just 20 to go on Scott Paul). As his status grows, so and tragedy along with her. The winners play this consin goaltender Senior Campbell’s tally. Three min- do his lies, but Walt will stop The wedding couple’s abun- Saturday (March 28) with Captain Jessie Vetter was utes into the overtime Chris at nothing to make sure his dant party of friends and the victor moving on to the named winner of the Patty Auger got the ULowell game family is taken care of after relatives has gathered for a Final 4. Kazamaier Memorial Award winner. he’s gone, even if it means joyful weekend of feasting, given to the most under- In semifinal game 2 it was putting all their lives on the music and love, but Kym — WOMEN’S BOSTON standing player in NCAA ‘Pucks to the Wall’ as BU line. On three discs, 7 excit- her biting one-liners and FROZEN FOUR: Division 1 Women’s Ice came from a 1-0 deficit to ing episodes from the first flair for bombshell drama — WISCONSIN BETTER Hockey. Among the criteria beat BC 3-2. The Terriers season of AMC’s hit drama is a catalyst for long-simmer- THAN EVER! is sportsmanship, personal scored their 3 goals — Zach series! (5 hrs. 46 mins.) ing tensions in the family Back in the day if you told character, competiveness Cohen, Brian Strait, Colin COMEDY MIXTAPE (DVD) dynamic. A heartfelt, percep- me I would be watching the and love of hockey. Wilson — in 44 seconds in ProWax-MVD tive and sometimes hilari- Women’s NCAA Division 1 the 11th minute of the third Entertainment Group ous film. (1 hr. 53 mins.). Women Frozen Four at NEAD AT HOCKEY EAST period! BC got one back on Fans of urban standup SWAMP DEVIL (DVD) Boston University’s Agganis North End Against Drugs Joe Whitney’s late goal, but comedy — rejoice! Comedy Genius Entertainment Arena I’d say you’re wrong hosted a nice group of young BU goaltender Kieran Millan Mixtape is a collection of the When Melanie Blaime ... They didn’t exist! This people and families at Fri- held off the storming Eagles funniest standup routines (Cindy Sampson) returns to past weekend I did as the day’s Hockey East 25th Anni- in the closing seconds for from today’s hottest new co- her hometown she is hor- 9th Annual Women Frozen versary Semifinals at TD the win. medians. From the first joke rified to discover her es- Four came to town. Girl’s Banknorth Garden. It’s an- to the laugh, you will laugh tranged father (Bruce Dern) (Women) Hockey has come other good way of introduc- NEXT STOP: VERIZON ‘til you hurt. Comedy from is on the run for a string of a long way and finally so ing young people to college WIRELESS ARENA IN Macio, Marshall Brandon, grisly murders. But as the have we. through sports. All must MANCHESTER Nikki Carr, Cool Herm, manhunt intensifies and The game was impressive. have had a good time, be- The NCAA Northeast Divi- Jay, Sinck, Brooklyn Mike, the local sheriff becomes the After a scoreless first per- cause some were looking for sion 1 Northeast Regional Kenny Williams, and Marlon next victim, it’s clear that iod, Wisconsin behind the tickets to Saturday’s Cham- takes place Saturday, March Randolph. You’ve probably the killer is something other shutout goaltending of Jesse pionship game. We’ll put it 28 where BU takes on Ohio enjoyed this crop of comedi- than human. Resurrected Vetter roared back with five on next year’s Calendar. State at 5:30pm. UNH opens ans on HBO’s Def Comedy from the depths, intent on goals from five different the day at 2pm when they Jam, HBO’s Bad Boys of vengeance, this unstoppable players, three in the second COLLEGE BOARD: take on North Dakota. The Comedy, Comedy Central force of nature has risen to and two in the third, defeat- BU ONE FOR THE AGES, winners play on Sunday, and BET’s Comic View, but destroy and devour the en- ing scrappy, hardworking HOCKEY EAST CHAMPS! March 29th at 5:30pm. The they’ve saved their best for tire town, limb by limb. (1 hr. th th Merceyhurst 5-0. It was Wis- Here we are at TD Bank- prize is a trip to the Wash- last. (2 hrs. - May 5 ). 30 mins. - April 7 ). consin 3rd Women’s National north Garden high above the ington DC Frozen Four. IN THE ELECTRIC MIST THE HUNCHBACK OF Championship. Most Out- ice in the Promenade Level Vermont and Yale will (DVD) NOTRE DAME (DVD) standing Player Jesse Vetter 9 Media section to watch BU battle in the East Regional Image Entertainment Sony Pictures Home Ent. had 37 saves, and was joined take on ULowell in the 25th in Bridgeport, Connecticut Academy Award-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins stars on the All Tourney Team by Hockey East Anniversary and Northeastern begins its Tommy Lee Jones is veteran as Quasimodo, the hunch- Wisconsin teammates Erika Championship game. In pe- Final Four quest in the Mid detective Dave Robicheaux, backed bell ringer of Notre Lawler, Hilary Knight, Alycia riod 1 BU Terrier Brandon West Regional versus Cor- who while investigating a Dame’s cathedral, falls in Matthews, Malee Wind- Yip scored at 18:35 to give BU nell in Michigan. Princeton series of grisly murders love with the beautiful gypsy meier, and Mercyhurst’s a 1-0 lead. Period two was a will join Air Force, Michigan, navigates his way through dancer, Esmeralda (Lesley- Meghan Agosta. defensive battle highlighted Denver, Miami/Ohio, Notre the Louisiana bayou and Anne Down). When Esmer- In semifinal 1 on Friday by the outstanding play of Dame, and Bemidji State in the dark, sultry world of alda is arrested for lewd Wisconsin, coached by Mark ULowell goaltender Nevin the hunt. New Orleans mobster “Baby dancing, she catches the Johnson, a member of the Hamilton, and BU goaltender Feet” Balboni (John Good- eye of Quasimodo’s guardian, ‘Miracle on Ice’ Gold Medal Kieran Millan. After two still TIDBITS man). Layers of corruption Claude Frollo (Derek Jacobi) 1980 USA Olympic team de- BU 1 ULowell 0. The defen- - Don’t forget the NEMPAC and long-dead secrets re- the Archdeacon of Notre throned defending Cham- sive heroics continued on in Play this week at the Improv awaken grudges and lethal Dame, and further un- pion Minnesota-Duluth 5-1. period three with BU and Asylum. Call 617-227-2270 alliances. A tangled web of wanted affections are lav- Wisconsin got some ‘home- their goaltender stepping up for details and info. killings, past and present, ished upon her by a poor town help’ from Fitchburg’s even more, especially on the - Caroline Plaza was one of converges in a shocking street poet, but Esmeralda’s Erika Lawler (2 goals), 3 on 5, and 4 on 5 penalty the first girls to play hockey showdown with stakes that love is reserved for a hand- from the North End. become deeply personal to some soldier, Phoebus (Rob- - Jack Ferullo would like Robicheaux and his fam- ert Powell). Frollo has to see more kids taking part ily. Music from Buddy Guy Esmeralda arrested for in the NEAA Spring Baseball takes you deep into Cajun witchcraft and murder, and Clinics. country’s hidden worlds in the prosecutor (Sir John - Southie, and the boxing this thriller! (1 hr. 42 mins.). Gielgud) ultimately con- world said goodbye to late for- THE TALES OF demns her to death. Quasi- ties-early fifties Boxer BEATRIX POTTER (DVD) modo rescues her to the Angelo ‘Butchie’ Attardo. Lionsgate Home Ent. sanctuary of Notre Dame. - Celeb Sightings: Ray Beatrix Potter’s beloved The Hunchback of Notre Dame Flynn and Cathy with their characters come to life as originally premiered Febru- grandkids at Holy Cross dancers of the Royal Ballet ary 4, 1982, and the classic Cathedral on St Patrick’s perform five classic stories gothic romance, set in 1450, Day, along with the Michele from the famous author. is based on Victor Hugo’s fa- Morgan crew, Boston Auxil- Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tittle- mous novel Notre-Dame de iary Bishop John Dooher, mouse, Tom Thumb, Squir- Paris. (1 hr. 42 mins.). Father Flavin, Jim Brett, and Robert LaRocca heading into The Federal Trade Commission a meeting, and Johnny works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. Fiumara grabbing lunch to Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) North Enders celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Cathedral go at Mangia Mangia! or log on to www.ftc.gov. with Regional Bishop John Dooher SMILE! 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grooves that announced the arrival THE COMMANDER’S MANSION MUSEUM OF SCIENCE of an innovative new talent. For tick- 440 Talcott Ave., Watertown, MA Science Park, Boston, MA ets log onto www.livenation.com or CIRCUS! A PICTURESQUE HIS- FRIDAY EVENING STARGAZING call 617-482-0106. TORY: TRUE STORIES OF HIGH AT THE GILLILAND OBSERVA- NOW ADVENTURES AND LOW COMEDY TORY – Every Friday from 8:30 – 10:00 BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE – April 17, 2009 from 7:30-9:30 PM. PM – FREE – Enjoy the Museum’s roof- PLAYING 264 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA Come and enjoy an evening with Rob top observatory equipped with a com- LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR – Mermin, founder of Circus Smirkus. puter-controlled 12-inch Meade April 16-19, 2009. The moors of 17th For more information and tickets, visit: LX200 telescope – you’ll be amazed century Scotland are the melancholy www.revels.org. and astounded by it all. Call: 617-723- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN setting for Donizetti’s classic tragedy 2500 for more information or visit: of a young woman driven to madness BOSTON COLLEGE www.mos.org. when forced to marry a man who 140 Commonwealth Avenue doesn’t love. This evening of music Chestnut Hill, MA ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER is in Italian with English super- THE BOOK AS ART: Artists’ MUSEUM titles. For tickets, times of the per- Books from the National Museum 280 The Fenway, Boston, MA formances and more information of Women in the Arts – Now through AFTER HOURS – Every third please call: 617-933-8600 or visit: May 31, 2009. This is a landmark ex- Thursday of each month from www.BostonTheatreScene.com. hibition that is perceived nationally 5:00-9:00 PM. After Hours is art, and internationally as one of the most music, cocktails, contemporary per- THE SHUBERT THEATRE outstanding collections of this inter- formances, gallery explorations and 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA disciplinary art medium in the world. so much more. For further infor- DON GIOVANNI – April 24-May 5, For more information please call: 617- mation call: 617-278-5156 or visit: 2009. This opera will captivate the 552-8100 or visit: www.bc.edu/arts. www.gardnermuseum.org. audience with its tale of obsessive love and its consequences. For fur- CHARLES RIVER WATERSHED HARRISON GRAY OTIS HOUSE ther information, and tickets call ASSOCIATION, Charles River Site, 141 Cambridge St., Boston, MA TeleCharge at: 800-447-7400 or log Cambridge, MA The Harrison Gray Otis House, on to: www.telecharge.com WEEKEND ON THE CHARLES – built in 1796, was originally one of combines the Charles River Earth Day many grand houses in the old neigh- THE STANFORD CALDERWOOD Clean-up on Saturday, April 25, 2009 borhood known as Bowdoin Square. PAVILION and the Run of the Charles on Sun- Boston residents are admitted free. BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS day, April 26, 2009. For information For information call 617-227-3956 527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA please call: 508-698-6810 or email: THE CORONATION OF POPPEA – [email protected]. June 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 14, 2009. This is Monteverdi’s final opera that was PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM ART first performed at the Teatro Santi East India Square, Salem, MA Giovanni e Paolo in Venice in 1642 SENSATIONAL INDIA! – Saturday, PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM and its theme is the abuse of power, April 4, 2009 and Sunday, April 5, East India Square, Salem, MA the strength of lust and the triumph 2009. Join us for this two-day event MAHJONG: Contemporary Chi- of love. For times of the performances in our galleries and performance nese Art from the Sigg Collection and tickets, please call: 617-661-1812 spaces where we’ll present India’s re- Now through May 17, 2009. This is or visit: www.bemf.org. markable visual and performing arts. an exhibition of 100 works from the Dance, music, film, food, hands on art famed Uli Sigg Collection. It encom- NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY activites and much more. For more passes a range of media, paintings, On June 6, 2009 in his first US tour, Roberto Benigni OF MUSIC, JORDAN HALL information call: 1-866-745-1876 or drawings, photographs and video 30 Gainsborough St., Boston MA visit www.pem.org. installations. . For more info., call 866- will perform the internationally acclaimed one man show PATTI LABELLE IN SINGING 745-1876 or visit www.pem.org. “TUTTO DANTE” inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy. FOR A CURE™ - June 20, 2009 7PM- CLARION BEACH RESORT HOTEL Benigni is best known in the United States for his 1997 10PM. Singing for a Cure™ begins with RAFFAEL’S NANTASKET ROOM BU MORSE AUDITORIUM role in “Life is Beautiful” which won three Oscars (Best two very special performances. The Hull, MA 602 Commonwealth Ave.,Boston, night begins with Boston’s Rock & Roll STRICTLY SINATRA MUSIC MA Foreign Film-Best Actor-Best Music) as well as the Grand AMERICAN DANCE PARTY – Friday, CONTEMPORARY PERSPEC- st royalty, Ernie & the Automatics, led Jury Prize at the 51 Cannes Film Festival. The Actor by car czar-by-day/rocker-by-night, April 24th starting at 7:00 PM. Ron TIVES LECTURE: YVONNE RAINER made his debut in film performances in 1977. Since then, Ernie Boch Jr. The six current mem- Della Chiesa will host this awesome AND ROBERT STORR – April 9, 2009 the Tuscan born actor has performed in over 25 movie bers of the band have sold a combined evening. Tickets are now on sale so at 6:00 PM. American avant-garde film- roles and later went on to producing and directing over 30 million records worldwide and boast call Paul at: 617-633-5100. Enjoy this maker Yvonne Rainer is considered two former original members of the evening of dancing. an icon of experimental filmmaking. 10 films including “Life is Beautiful”. Check out Italian multi-platinum selling band Boston, Her films defy conventional narra- Events and Programs Section for more details. Barry Goudreau on guitar and Sib ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO tives, superimposing reality and fiction 1000 Elmwood Avenue sound and visuals to address social cal comedy that will get your boots Hashian on drums. Singing for a Cure™ continues with Elliott Yamin, Providence, Rhode Island and political issues. Robert Storr, stompin. KIDZART AT THE ZOO – April 4, Dean of the School of Art will talk THEATER DOUBT - April 18th through May who rose to fame with his inspiring th performances on the fifth season of 2009. Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to with Rainer about her influence on 10 , 2009. The gripping story of sus- explore their artistic side at the zoo today’s contemporary art and film THE OPERA HOUSE picion is the most acclaimed play of American Idol. Diagnosed with type 1 539 Washington St., Boston, MA diabetes at an early age, he has re- through a fun drawing lesson based scene. For info call: 617-933-8600. our time. Come and get involved! around a different animal theme. “DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE” – YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE fused to let the disease stand in the th th PARTY FOR THE PLANET: CON- MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER May 7 through May 10 , 2009. This BROWN – May 16th through June 7th, way of his dreams. Both Patti LaBelle is a culturally rich, interactive theat- & Elliott Yamin will be attending post SERVATION WEEK & EARTH DAY 20 Ames Street, Cambridge, MA 2009. This is a lively musical com- AT THE ZOO – April 13th through April MELANIE SMITH: SPIRAL CITY rical show for preschoolers and their edy for the entire family – come and show meet and greet receptions families. Tickets are now on sale. For for VIP ticket holders. For more in- 19, 2009. Have fun and learn how to & OTHER VICARIOUS PLEASURES enjoy it! For more information, tick- live “green” at the Zoo week-long – Now through April 5, 2009. This ex- performance times and other infor- ets and times of the performances, formation log onto www.joslin.org/ mation, please call Ticketmaster at Giving_to_Joslin_Calendar.asp or call party. Each activity packed day will hibition includes paintings, photog- please call: 508-754-4018 or log on to focus on a different theme. raphy, and video works that the artist 1-800-982-2787. www.foothillstheatre.com. 617-732-2531. To purchase tickets call 617-585-1260 or visit the box VISIT WITH THE EASTER herself has made in collaboration with BUNNY – April 10 and April 11, 2009. other artists. THE COLONIAL THEATRE BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE office. The Easter Bunny is inviting you to DAVIS, CHERUBINI IN CONTEN- 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 264 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA join him for a meet and greet. Ticket TION – Now through April 5, 2009. A BRONX TALE – March 31 THE HINGE OF THE WORLD BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION – prices include the Zoo admission, a The artists share an interest in open through April 11, 2009. Actor Chazz Now through April 5, 2009. Galileo 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA Palminteri gives an unforgettable per- DIANA KRALL - Saturday, June photo with the BUNNY and decorate distressed forms, in which each starts raised his telescope to the skies and your own cookie craft. For more infor- sculptures in their own materials. For formance as a young boy’s rough ushered in the Age of Reason. Word 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM. childhood in the 1960s-era Bronx, JACKSON BROWNE - Sunday, mation, call: 401-785-3510 or visit: more info call: 617-258-7265 or visit: of his discovery spread from the www.rwpzoo.org. www.mit.edu/lvac. and the unforgettable people he en- streets of Venice to the palaces in July 19, 2009 at 7:30 PM. countered. For tickets please call Rome, shaking the long-held beliefs MICHAEL MCDONALD AND BOZ Ticketmaster at 617-931-2787. SCAGGS - Thursday, June 25, 2009 PAUL REVERE HOUSE PEABODY MUSEUM OF of his society. 19 North Square, Boston, MA ARCHAEOLOGY TRUMPERY – April 29th through at 7:30 PM. SHUBERT THEATER TOM JONES - July 25, 2009 at A VISIT WITH PAUL REVERE – 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA May 3, 2009. In a true “survival of the th 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 7:30 PM. For more information log Saturday, April 18 from 1-4:00 PM. A GOOD TYPE – TOURISM AND fittest test”, Charles Darwin endeav- This is the 234th anniversary of SCIENCE IN EARLY JAPANESE JERSEY BOYS – July 23 - August The Origin of the onto www.livenation.com or call ors to complete Revere’s famous ride, David Connor PHOTOGRAPHS – Ongoing. This ex- 30, 2009. JERSEY BOYS, winner of Species before an unknown explorer ticketmaster at 617-931-2787 or the 2006 Grammy® Award for Best www.ticketmaster.com. brings Boston’s favorite patriot vividly hibition presents 46 compelling lays claim to his theory. Come and to life in the museum courtyard. For images of Japanese photographic Musical Show Album, features their see what happens. For more informa- hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t THE KOWLOON RESTAURANT more info call: 617-523-2338 or visit: prints. For tickets call: 617-496-1027 tion, tickets and performance times www.paulreverehouse.org. or visit www.peabody.harvard.edu. Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” please call: 617-266-0800 or visit: Route 1 North, Saugus, MA and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” www.huntingtontheatre.org. THE KOWLOON ENTERTAIN- “IT WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” MENT LINE-UP – Now through March proclaims Time Magazine. The JER- 28, 2009. Shows start at 7:30 PM and ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS SEY BOYS creative team comprises MUSIC again at 9:45 PM. For complete ® two-time Tony Award -winning direc- details on the entertainers, reserva- ITALIAN RADIO VIAGGIO CON PAPÀ (In Italian tor Des McAnuff, book writers THE BOSTON tions and other information, please “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM only). Thurs., April 30, 2009 at 7:30pm Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, CONSERVATORY THEATER call: 1-781-233-0077 or log on to: to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom - MA CHE COLPA ABBIAMO NOI (In composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob 31 Hemenway St., Boston, MA www.kowloonrestaurant.com. Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Italian only). 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Bare facts of life! A guest at an Australian to smile and COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED nudist resort caused a riot when he refused 43 to frown. ZUCCHINI WITH EGGS to take his clothes off. Tony Fox, owner of Next ques- the White Cockatoo resort near Brisbane, tion! When In a Light Tomato Sauce said four naked female partygoers com- was the chair 2 medium-size zucchini (not peeled) plained about a clothed guest “eyeing them developed? It 2 large ripe tomatoes or a four-ounce portion crushed tomato up.” “I asked him to show some respect and dates from the third and sixth dynasties of 1/3 cup olive oil take his clothes off,” said Fox. The guest Egypt (c. 2686-2181 B.C.). These early chairs 1 chopped medium onion refused, precipitating an argument and a often had legs shaped like animal limbs. 1 teaspoon dried basil fistfight involving several nudists and the What is the world’s best-selling cookie? Not Salt guest, who was ejected from the premises surprisingly, it is the unassuming Oreo, 2 or 4 eggs by police. made by Nabisco brands. The first Oreo was In a saucepan, sauté onion in oil until opaque. Add cut-up Remember, another reason why a man sold in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1912. Now, ripened tomatoes or four ounces of crushed tomato. If a goes to a nudist camp is that his wife can’t over 6 billion are sold each year, which heavier sauce is preferred use a four-ounce can tomato tell him what to wear. means that $1 of every American’s $10 in sauce instead. Cover and simmer about eight to ten Giuseppina, cosce storte, says, the rea- grocery money goes to the cookie. And minutes. son why some women will never be nudists finally, do any animals besides black cats Wash and cut zucchini lengthwise in half. Then cut each is that they can never decide what not to supposedly bring bad fortune? Yes — hares. half lengthwise again. Slice each zucchini portion into to wear. Legend has it that witches transform them- 1-inch pieces and set aside. Add chopped zucchini and some Carlo Scostumato claims women are born selves into hares, so crossing a hare’s path dried or fresh basil to the saucepan. Add water if more liquid naked and spend most of their time trying may mean meeting up with a witch. Further, is desired and bring to a boil. Stir and cover. Allow zucchini to get back to their original state. hares have been believed by some to be to simmer in tomato for about five minutes. Then crack Huh? Americans are getting an average melancholy creatures; thus, eating hare eggs and gently drop each egg from its shell into the of 6.7 hours of sleep on weekdays, down from can ruin your day. zucchini/tomato mixture. If possible try not to break up seven hours in 2001. American arrogance can’t be pinned on egg yolk once it is in the saucepan. Cover and simmer Joey Antonelli of Somerville claims if you Bush alone, said Barbara Spinelli in Italy’s slowly until zucchini is tender and eggs are hard-boiled. want your wife to listen to what you have to La Stampa. For decades before Bush came Serves two. say, talk in your sleep. to office, Americans were “hypnotized by the The always wide-awake Tom Analetto of mirage of their own force.” At least since Note: This is a recipe prepared originally in our home with Medford, says, “There seems to be a catch the Reagan years, Americans had the gall the elongated light green squash called “Cucuzza.” to almost everything. For instance, it’s won- to think of themselves as “a city on a hill, From the time I was twelve years old, my parents grew this derful to sleep till noon, but it sure ruins with incorruptible moral supremacy, des- vegetable each summer in their vegetable garden. The seeds, your afternoon nap.” tined to civilize the world.” The U.S. has long passed on to them by relatives and paesani, had originally The astute Lisa Cappuccio claims people believed that it has the right and ability to come to this country from Sicily. who say they sleep like a baby haven’t got “shape the world according to its own idea I have seldom seen this Cucuzza in produce counters of today. one. of good and evil.” Will President Obama be I know that it is still grown in home gardens by paesani Unbelievable! With unemployment soar- able to dismantle this “toxic belief system?” (hometown friends of my parents) who dry and store some seeds ing, nearly 700 job seekers have applied for It may be too big a task. Yes, that’s an Italian after each summer’s harvest. a single janitorial job at a junior high school image of us today. Though zucchini is a great replacement in this recipe, in Massilion, Ohio. The position pays about Achtung! German demonstrators in sup- I sometimes yearn for the sweet taste of the long cucuzza. $15 an hour, plus benefits. port of the Palestinians in Gaza are grow- At times I have boiled separately some “small shells pasta” The brainy and attractive Rosalie Cunio ing increasingly anti-Semitic — and the and added the pasta to this Zucchini recipe before serving. of Waltham offers some good advice. Before police are doing nothing, said Alex you have an argument with your boss, you’d Feurrerdt. In Berlin, 7,000 mostly Palestin- Vita can be reached at [email protected] better take a good look at both sides — his ian demonstrators marched through the city side and the outside. center, at least 100 of them giving “Heil Religiously speaking: The American Hitler” sign and shouting, “Die Jews!” The Religious Identification Survey revealed police stood by, watching, even though the 1st Generation when it comes to religious affiliation in Nazi salute is illegal here. Disgusting! the U.S., the fastest-growing group is the Suggest we boycott German products and Italian-American non-affiliated. 25.1% of Americans are discourage Americans to visit Germany. Catholic, down from 26.2% in 1990: 15.8% Caffeine can make you wacky! You don’t Vita Orlando Sinopoli are Baptist, down from 19.3%; 12.9% are need to drop LSD to experience a hallucina- mainline Protestant, down from 18.7%. tion, say British researchers. A far more Shares with us Those claiming “no religion” now constitute popular hallucinogenic drug is as close to a delightful recollection 15% of the population, up from 8.2%. your neighborhood Starbucks. Psychologists Our noted musicologist Albert Natale says at Durham University in the U.K. ques- of her memories as a child hymn-singing was introduced into Chris- tioned 200 people about their daily caffeine growing up in tian churches by Ambrose, Bishop of Milan consumption and whether they’d ever had Boston’s “Little Italy” in A.D. 386. a hallucinatory experience. Hard-core cof- According to the gracious Mother Supe- fee drinkers (those who consume an aver- and a collection of rior Frances Fitzgerald, the Immaculate age of seven cups daily) were three times Italian family recipes Conception does not refer to Christ’s be- more likely to report seeing things that ing born of a virgin. Instead, it is the weren’t there, hearing voices, and feeling from the homeland. Roman Catholic belief that Mary was with- as if they were floating above their body. out Original Sin from the moment of her “Extremely high doses – overdoses — of caf- conception. feine can produce sensory disturbances,” Great as Gifts Doodling during staff meetings may seem Harvard pharmacologist Jack Bergman tells Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH rude, says LiveScience, but it’s actually a National Geographic News. “ In some cases, or order an autographed copy from Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 great way to keep your mind on task. Re- it may get more complex than just ‘seeing Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling searchers have found that doodling during stars’ or ‘hearing noises.’” Though the cor- a boring talk can boost the listener’s memory relation is a strong one, scientists can’t yet of what was said. So keep on doodling. conclude that caffeine causes hallucina- The observant Kerry Gordinas of Nahant, tions. It may be that people who are prone Have a professional represent reports, on those TV medical shows you see to anxiety and delusions tend to use more you and your claim against a surgeon cut out an appendix or tonsils, of the drug, or that big-time coffee addicts but never cut out the commercials. Kerry are drawn to other, more harmful sub- the Insurance Company also suggests finding what your doctor rec- stances as well. ommends, watch television. Time for some reminiscing with the dis- Richard Settipane Huh? About 19 million homes and apart- tinguished musicologist Albert Natale. Be- PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER ments in the U.S. — or almost one in seven fore discovering the Beatles, later-to-be — are sitting vacant. 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Last week, I left off talking fused. When we arrived, commission. What do you about my first Florida vaca- Harry spoke to the maitre-d say?” tion by myself. I had gone to who made a phone call and This was unexpected and I the Fontainebleau Hotel to came back with, “You are ex- was thrilled, but I didn’t want pick up my friend Maryann pected.” We exited the res- to make a commitment and her cousin Harry. We taurant and headed for a very without talking things over were going to head out for a big yacht docked in the back with my family. I also knew leisurely dinner and I had of the place on Biscayne Bay. that Ralph was close with thought of bringing them to Within the half hour, the boat Jackie Gleason and I didn’t an Italian restaurant I had was underway. Harry ordered know what that might mean heard about. Instead, Harry drinks and we headed out to as far as my career was con- asked if I had ever had au- sea. We reached a point in cerned, but I wondered. I told thentic barbecue, and when our travels and a voice came Ralph that I didn’t want to I said no, insisted we head over a loud speaker stating make any hasty decisions for a smoke house he had that we passed the three without speaking with my Top of the Hub’s Executive Chef Mark Porcaro, left, eaten at. mile limit. When the state- father and he understood. recently welcomed Ted Reinstein, right, and a crew from The only barbecue I had ment ended, both Harry and When I left him, I knew that WCVB-TV who were in the Back Bay filming an episode ever tried was either at Bob Maryann said, “Let’s go.” We I had a lot to think about. of “Chronicle” focusing on the history and inside story the Chef or Slade’s, both fa- left the cocktail lounge and I was teaching in Boston, of The Prudential Center. Both Top of the Hub and the mous for their fried chicken headed mid-ship. By the time playing with three different Skywalk Observatory were highlighted in the show. After and ribs, back in the day. we arrived at our destina- bands, and going to graduate filming the chef and his culinary team at work in the Harry insisted and we tion, cloth coverings had school. I had planned to restaurant, everyone was hosted for lunch by Porcaro. climbed into his Rolls Royce been removed from all of the call home on the following The show may be viewed as streaming video on WCVB’s convertible and headed to locations the guests might morning, but it was now Web site, www.thebostonchannel.com/chronicle. North Miami Beach. There want to be at, blackjack time to pick up Maryann and (Photo by R.J. Donovan) was a popular nightclub called tables, crap tables, roulette meet my Boston school the Castaways that we passed wheels, bird cages and slot teacher friends at an Italian the famous Nelson Riddle We are told that Executive en route to the restaurant machines. The boat was a restaurant. arrangement of Cole Porter’s Chef Franck Steigerwald and and I mentioned that it was gambling ship. D’Agostino’s was one of “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.” his staff are celebrating well known even in Boston. Gambling was illegal in Miami Beach’s authentic Sponsors for the evening spring and his French flair Maryann added that, if I Florida, but its jurisdiction Italian restaurants accord- were the Baupost Group, will be present in “the new hadn’t been there yet, it was ended at a three mile limit. ing to reports I had heard. L.L.C.; Boston Private Bank artistry of the buffet presen- a “must stop at” type of a As a result people could The best recommendation & Trust Company; and Atlan- tations.” place before the vacation was gamble. I watched Harry drop came from the man who tic Charter Insurance Com- The eggs-travagant break- over. Soon we were on a side over a thousand dollars at a headed the parking conces- pany. Event chairs were NEC fast selections include om- street stopped at a place crap table as if it was noth- sion at the Fontainebleau Trustee Lane D. Young of elets and waffles made to or- called “The Pit.” From the ing. I played a little blackjack Hotel. He was a Sicilian from Back Bay, Boston and Over- der, eggs Benedict and Bel- outside, you could smell the and made about ten dollars. Brooklyn. That was good seer Deborah Smith of Bea- gian waffles. ribs cooking in barbecue Maryann just watched. Later enough for me. I picked up con Hill, Boston. Other themed displays sauce. The smell wasn’t Ital- that night, I offered to buy cof- Maryann and headed toward Congratulations and Best spotlight chilled seafood, ian, but it was mouth water- fee with my winnings, and on D’Agostino’s. En route, she Wishes to all! For information Artisan cheeses, appetizers ing, if I remember correctly. the way back, Harry headed said in her southern accent, about the Conservatory, be and pâtés, Indian cuisine, Once we were seated, I for Wolfie’s, a then famous “Ahve had Eyetalian food sure to visit www.new Mediterranean charcuterie tried the “Tempt A Yankee” deli that was open late. befoah, ya’all know about englandconservatory.edu. and salads, a sushi chef’s cre- plate, a sampler of all things The next day I headed for that Chef Boy-ar-dee in a ……. We are all invited to ations, pan-seared salmon, southern. When the food was the beach and my school can, it’s real good.” I cringed, “An Evening with Jim Rice” citrus marinated chicken served, my plate contained teacher friends from up said nothing, but assumed at the Kowloon Restaurant in breast, scallop and fresh spare ribs covered with bar- north. We all worked on our that we had a real cultural Saugus on Tuesday, April 7. lemon risotto with zucchini becues sauce, fried chicken, tans as a winter’s heat wave difference. Hosted by NECN’s Chris and mushroom ravioli. Chefs collard greens, rice with made life perfect for us. My friends were waiting for Collins, the event will be an at carving stations will serve black eyed peas (which are When I arrived back at the us and Maryann was intro- opportunity to congratulate roasted leg of lamb, and actually beans), fried okra, a apartment hotel I was stay- duced to Italian bread dunked the newest Red Sox legend to prime rib. Pastry Chef Susan wedge of corn bread and ing at, there was a message in olive oil with grated be inducted into the Hall of Lagalle and her staff will home-made lemonade. Des- for me from Ralph Porras. He cheese, crushed olives and Fame. create an artistic dessert sert would consist of coffee wanted me to meet with him black pepper. This was fol- Johnny Pesky, Dennis fantasy buffet. and sweet potato pie. Actu- in the lobby of the Hotel Doral lowed by a table sized anti- Eckersley, Bill Spaceman For the young guests, there ally, I enjoyed the entire that evening before he was pasto and when I ordered for Lee and Luis Tiant, along is a special children’s area of meal. It wasn’t lasagna with scheduled to play. When he her, I had to use my discre- with many other legends and fun favorites from chicken meatballs and sausages, but showed up, he was ready for tion as she only knew Chef current players, will all share nuggets to a fun chocolate it was good. work, a neatly pressed tux- Boy-ar-dee. I thought she intimate stories about Jim fondue for dipping. They can As the meal came to an edo and a large suitcase that might like lasagna, sau- and his accomplishments. decorate their own Easter end, Harry said to Maryann contained his accordion. We sages, sautéed mushrooms Admission includes the cookies from a colorful pal- that it might be interesting talked for a bit and he offered and string beans cooked in Super Kowloon Buffet. For ette of assorted frostings and if they brought me to Tony’s me a job. He was doing well olive oil and garlic, and a gar- admission costs and more toppings and a face painter Fish Pier. To me, there was enough booking music in and den salad with oil and lemon. information, call 781-233- will add to the festivities. The the Boston Fish Pier and around Miami that he was I was right. Later, when it 0077 or visit www.kowloon Easter Bunny will welcome New York’s Fulton Fish Mar- sending out four or five bands was time for dessert, I intro- restaurant.com. them as the guests of honor. ket, but they operated early during the weeknights and duced her to a canoli and ……. Taj Boston’s “Easter For reservations (which are in the morning to about mid- ten or more on the weekend espresso. By the time dinner Buffet on The Roof” renews required) and more informa- day. It was about 9:00 in the nights. His comments were, had ended, I had a new con- the tradition of gathering tion, call 617-598-5255. evening and we were dressed “You know the tunes the vert to Italian food. I think family and friends and cel- Enjoy! for a night on the town not a people dance to, you look good the Chianti may have helped ebrating new beginnings on (Be sure to visit Hilda night in a fish market. I was all dressed up, and I think a little too. Sunday, April 12. Hosted by Morrill’s gardening Web site, apprehensive until they told the men would listen to you My friends from Boston had the Easter Bunny, this rich www.bostongardens.com. In me that the place was a as a leader. You could front a million questions to ask array of springtime favorites addition to events covered and plush restaurant with a sur- bands under my name just Maryann and she seemed to will delight everyone. Pan- reported by the columnist, “The prise in the back. about every night of the get along with them quite oramic views of Boston from Socially Set” is compiled from As we drove back to Miami week. The pay would be bet- well. After we left the restau- the 17th floor of Taj Boston various other sources such as Beach, I wondered what ter than union scale and I rant and one and all said good will be enhanced by a jazz trio news and press releases, was in store as I was con- would add on the leader’s night to each other, I dropped adding to the festive mood. PRNewswire services, etc.) my friend off at the Fontaine- — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — bleau and headed back to my apartment hotel gathering Fully Insured THE my thoughts for a morning Lic #017936 conversation with Mom, Dad Johnny Christy and Babbononno about mov- ing to Florida. At that point in time no one in the imme- diate family lived more that Heating & Air Conditioning Orchestra ten miles away from their Sales, Service & Installation birthplace. How was I going MUSIC FOR ALL to phrase my thoughts? To be Ken Shallow OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 continued … 617.593.6211 [email protected] GOD BLESS AMERICA Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 27, 2009

The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) MICHELE MCPHEE HAS taxpayers who now own 80 percent of Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco BECOME THIS GENERATION’S American International Group. Said Frank, JERRY WILLIAMS “We need to find out are the bonuses legally I like listening to Michele McPhee on her recoverable?” Tough words for the Chairman ‘MONA LISA-THE LADY WITH THE ICONIC SMILE. weeknight show on WTKK 96.9 FM. I can of the House Financial Services Commit- A researcher at the German Heidelberg University get so angry listening to her get angry about tee to Fox News Sunday the other day. has uncovered evidence that seems to confirm the iden- the stupid things government does to us. A French bank received $4 billion and a tity behind Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. The cele- She has become the voice of reason as Jerry German bank got $2.5 billion from our bail- brated painting, known in Italy as “La Gioconda”, was Williams back on WMEX 1500 AM and WBZ out cash. AIG owed billions on risky strate- made by painting the wife of a Florentine businessman, 1030 AM once was. It has been years since gies that went sour. So far AIG has received Francesco del Giocondo. All those who studied Art History the radio airwaves had such a loud voice of an amazing $170 billion in government in Italy — at the ‘Liceo Classico’, are aware of Giorgio common sense. help. What this company is doing is totally Vasari’s biographies of the Renaissance’s artists, an artist As Jerry Williams once pondered, “The outrageous. We continue to prop up a bank- in his own right, who mentions the name of ‘Del Giocondo’ Yahoos are everywhere.” Nowadays, it looks ing institution that made terrible bets. I am in determining the identity of the ‘Mona Lisa’. Throughout like most of our pols are yahoos and big time as mad as Lou Dobbs over this fiasco that the centuries many have expressed skepticism about if I might add. Thank God for talk radio being continues on with more drama promised. Vasari’s book (La vita degli artisti …), for the writer-artist a place to vent your anger and find your voice. AIG is playing the role of a smart@$$. They often relied on anecdotes to describe people’s lifestyles. The other evening she went after govern- know the United States of America won’t Furthermore Vasari didn’t provide the correct year ment for giving our returning veterans the let them crash out. They know more stimu- Leonardo’s painting was composed, simply indicating … big shaft. Michele believes every veteran lus money is in the near future too. They ‘between the year 1503 to 1506’. A researcher at the Heidel- should be able to use the VA medical card at think they have government as the servant berg University also indicated that a Florentine official, and any hospital of their choosing and they should and banker. Perhaps, we should hire Presi- a friend of Leonardo’s, Agostino Vespucci, wrote that not need to pay out-of-pocket meds they need dent Hugo Chavez as a consultant. You can Leonardo was working on the painting in October 1503. to survive. Treat them like all those illegals bet then there would be no bonuses at AIG The discovery of the story told above occurred in 2005 but out there with those MassHealth cards that but a few heads might just literally roll. This became public known when a German radio station dis- get whatever they need — when they need is what happens when Obama does nation- closed the study that had been going on at the Heidelberg it — and it’s always gratis from us. alization. It’s a tricky thing to do and seems University. America had strong values once, but that so un-American too. Too bad we just couldn’t THE FATHER OF THE ‘BAROCCO: GIAN LORENZO seems long ago. Today, our leaders have for- tell AIG to “Drop Dead,” eh? I say make BERNINI. Bernini (1598-1680) was a painter, a sculptor and gotten what was once taken for granted. Barney Frank the next CEO for AIG since an architect. He was the first to move away from the then They place their anger in all the wrong he seemingly caused most of this problem traditional Renaissance expressiveness to a new figure- places. Do people out there deserve more in the first place. active artistic language that was dominating the entire for less? Should homeowners never able to THERE IS A RACE FOR Europe over the last 200 years: the ‘Baroque’. Palazzo pay high mortgages get bailed out because STATE REPRESENTATIVE Barberini, which Bernini also designed, held recently an they’re drowning in their own pool of quick- There are reportedly four candidates run- exhibit of many of Bernini’s masterpieces including the sand? Democrats like President Obama, ning in the special election in the Third beautiful and delicate sculpture ‘Apollo and Daphne’, which U.S. Senator Chris Dodd and U.S. Represen- Suffolk District. The two biggest candidates usually can be admired at its regular place: Villa Borghese. tative Barney Frank all believe we should are Aaron Michlewitz who worked for the But the most notable masterpiece is the famed ‘Colonnato’ forget about how we got into this mess and retired Speaker Sal DiMasi. He comes from (colonnade) right in Saint Peter Square. If you go to the just tax and spend our way out of this eco- the North End. The other candidate is Su- square, try to stand on a marked spot which stands at the nomic quagmire. They’re all smiles for the san Passoni from the South End. She’s a very center of the colonnade’s two semicircles, (on both cameras and throwing out their latest sound former District 2 city council candidate who sides) and marvel at the perfect symmetry of the colonnade bite. Happy days aren’t near again. Folks are put up a tough fight against a couple of strong as you look at the columns and see only ‘one’ instead of in pain, long-term pain. Dig deep enough council candidates from South Boston. She the actual ‘four’. Furthermore, how about the bronze and it is plain to see. didn’t win, but looks like a future voice for ‘Baldacchino’ (canopy), a massive sculpture that stands above The U.S. Navy displayed their new the city. The future could be this year as the Main Altar (the Pope’s altar). People always wonder at motto up on billboards. I saw one last week she gears up her campaign committee for the greatness of Michelangelo Buonarroti who also was an in South Boston not far from where the old this state representative race. As someone architect, a sculptor and a painter. But let’s not forget South Boston Naval Base once stood. The who knows both Aaron and Susan, I know Bernini who deserves to be placed on the Olympus of the motto? “Life, liberty and the pursuit of those both are qualified. However, I believe Susan greatest artists of the Renaissance had helped to create who would harm us.” No one’s talking about Passoni would make a great state represen- the world famous masterpieces that millions of visitors happiness anymore. Now, it is all about sur- tative up on Beacon Hill serving all parts of admire when visiting our ‘Bel Paese’. vival of the fittest. this House district. Many of the issues like America is very afraid and rightly so! housing, education, public safety and qual- • Searching for Solutions (Continued from Page 6) Thank God for Michele McPhee! ity of life items cross neighborhood borders. against artificial contracep- same time posturing in IT’S AN OUTRaigE! People are looking for a voice and vote for tion. The Church teaches righteous indignation over Politicians in Washington, DC all got into their interests. People should vote as if their that fidelity within hetero- problems that they helped a line to vent their outrage at bailed-out AIG life depends on it, it does. Everyone likes to sexual marriage, chastity create. Once again we are after learning the company paid out $450 vote for president, but our everyday’s life is and abstinence are the best attempting to solve a prob- million in bonuses to the very same reck- affected by who we send up to Beacon Hill. ways to stop AIDS. lem by attacking its symp- less executives who helped ruin the world Think about it and vote in the Democratic The nation and the world toms but not going to the root economy and bring it to its knees along with Primary on Tuesday, May 19. Every vote are in the midst of an eco- cause which is a lack of AIG. Good old U.S. Representative Barney counts. Make yours count too. Remember nomic crisis the likes of ethics within our economic Frank vowed to snatch the cash back for Susan Passoni. which we have not seen structures, resulting from since the great depression. our moral attitude toward • AIG (Continued from Page 1) America is pumping hun- business and profits. dreds of billions of dollars Too often, attributing our of the bonuses, congress- want to make up for their an employee who received into the banking system to problems to our attitudes to- men should spend a grand (never-admitted) mistakes compensation that you con- shore it up from possible col- ward morality and ethics is total of one minute on the by taking the money back tracted for and planned lapse resulting from poorly seen as simplistic and ide- issue. Notwithstanding the from individual employees around, and the next day, collateralized mortgages alistic and therefore re- logic of such a proposition, and their families, by force your elected representatives and inadequate oversight jected “out of hand” or seen the Democrats know they if necessary. Obama’s tele- are fighting to make your by government agencies as promoting the theological have been spending their prompter boldly castigated family the target of death meant to prevent such teachings of a particular re- country into bankruptcy, AIG: “This isn’t just a mat- threats. abuses. ligion. Rather than accept and the bonus debacle is a ter of dollars and cents. It’s The House has also passed Congress is currently en- the obvious we create com- distractive opportunity from about our fundamental val- a 90 percent tax on the bo- gaged in a marathon of hear- plicated constructs substi- liberal heaven. ues.” It is unclear which nuses, which, combined ings as it attempts to assign tuting money for sound They are loving the spot- “fundamental values” the with some state taxes, blame and get to the bottom moral principles with pre- light because it gives them teleprompter was referring amounts to a nearly 101 per- of the problem while at the dictable negative results. a semblance of fiscal respon- to, but it most certainly cent tax on those bonuses. sibility. Fiscal responsibility, cannot be the honoring of In America, we have begun that is, from the politicians contracts between compa- using taxation as punish- ATTENTION ATTORNEYS who have supported massive nies and their employees. ment. Republican Congress- bailouts, rammed through Rather, Obama’s “funda- man John Campbell wrote in an $800 billion wasteful mental values” seem to be opposition, “If we go down The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper of general pork project and now speak whichever ones score high- this road, the government circulation. We are qualified to accept legal notices from not of millions or billions, but est on the respective week’s can impose a 100 percent any court in each town that we serve. trillions. It’s fiscal responsi- Gallup poll. tax on anyone they don’t like, bility from the administra- Congressional Democrats or anyone they believe is LEGAL NOTICES tion that is on a streak of have gone so far as demand- paid too much.” nominating tax cheats to the ing the names of bonus re- We are going down this For information on placing a Legal Notice in the POST-GAZETTE, highest offices of govern- cipients, despite the death road. And we have hope ‘n’ please call (617) 227-8929; or mail notice to: ment, including the Trea- threats that have been change to thank for it. POST-GAZETTE, P.O. BOX 135 BOSTON, MA 02113 sury, which is in charge of pouring in at AIG (one can © 2009 North Star Writers Attn: Legal Notices ... collecting taxes. only wonder how those got Group. May not be repub- And now the Democrats stirred up). One day, you’re lished without permission. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 27, 2009 Page 15

• Lucy Rivera (Continued from Page 2) of the Massachusetts Com- She brings her message of EXTRA Innings mission against Discrimina- advocacy for the needs of tion and in her second people in the Third Suffolk by Sal Giarratani elected term on the Massa- District. Her political platform chusetts Democratic Com- expresses her interest in Taking Yogi only player to have his number retired by improving job outlook, the mittee she serves on the Seriously three teams (California Angels, Houston Field Services Committee. economy, public education, Astros and Texas Rangers). Ryan set or broke Yogi Berra once said, Attorney Rivera is a public safety and the social 51 Major League records along the way from “When you see a fork in member of the Massachu- safety net. 1966 to 1993. He has 5,714 strikeouts, seven the road, take it.” Which setts Association of Criminal She is seeking volunteers no-hitters, 12 one-hitters plus he holds the was what he called a Defense Lawyers, Boston Bar who may call 617-227-1267 record for the fastest fast ball, clocked at 2001 book he co- Association, Massachusetts to help in her campaign. She 100.9 mph back in 1974. authored with Dave Association of Hispanic has selected “I Love Lucy” as Texas Highways, a monthly magazine Kaplan? Berra, the Attorneys and the Suffolk a slogan, adopted from the published by the Texas Transportation Baseball Hall of Famer Lawyers for Justice Panel. title of the popular TV show. Commission did a great interview with him catcher played on some in the April edition. Check it out, and see very exciting teams during those Yankee for yourself at texashighways.com. glory years in the Fifties and early Sixties. • A True Hollywood Patriot (Continued from Page 2) I remember when he first came up The Bronx Bombers owned the World Series. 2001 terrorist attacks. sought no sympathy for in 1966. He along with Jerry Kodsman Berra also was a manager for both the Yan- Three years later, he spoke whatever price he may have and Tommy Seaver made for a great pitch- kees and the cross town rivals, the NY Mets. ing trio. Three years later, the “I Gotta at the Republican National paid in Hollywood for his Mostly, nowadays, he’s remembered for Believe” Mets won the pennant. A Mets Convention in New York, stand on the war on terror some great quotes that only he could make. miracle team. It reminded me of the reminding his audience or his vocal criticism of Once when asked about a baseball strategy, Impossible Dream Red Sox two years ear- “This is a war we did not the United Nations, about Yogi said, “If you don’t know where you’re lier in 1967. seek. This is a war waged which he made a documen- going, you might not get there.” Amazingly Ryan is 62 today, but I will always remem- so intuitive, isn’t he? Over the years, he has against us. This is a war to tary in 2005. In “Broken ber him as the young 20-year-old lanky kid been so wrongly right. Once he remarked, which we had to respond.” He Promises,” Silver held the pitching for the Mets. “The future ain’t what it used to be.” had held similarly hawkish U.N. to account for its fail- Twenty-seven years of baseball history. Where would we be without all those views during the Cold War, ure to live up to its stated Six years after retiring, he was elected Yogi-isms? and he rebutted those who ideals, even as his acting to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. His see America as little differ- colleagues derided President Quote to Note nickname came as a Met and the Ryan ent from its enemies: “His- Bush for using military force “I’d never count him out. He’s good at every- Express went on to California, Houston and tory shows that we are not against tyrants. His brother, thing he sets his mind to.” Texas. imperialists.” Mitchell Silver, told the — Braves’ Chipper Jones on Sox’s John Smoltz Today, he has rejoined the Texas Rangers as team president and is also a principal By his own account, he New York Times that Silver’s Texas Highways … and the owner of the Round Rock Express just out- suffered professionally for politics “were not shared by Ryan Express side of Austin and the Corpus Christi Hooks. those convictions, but he anyone he knew.” His poli- Baseball fans everywhere know the name He’s still got baseball running through his tics, in other words, were “Nolan Ryan.” A legendary Texas pitcher, the veins. Check out the article, it is super! born of conviction, not con- LEGAL NOTICE venience, which is one Commonwealth of Massachusetts way to describe an honest • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) The Trial Court day on the Registry of Motor Iraqi Prime Minister Says up to the plate and send its Probate and Family Court Department patriot. MIDDLESEX Division Vehicles. It seems they’re No Pullout Without pinch hitter home. Docket No. 05D2280DV2 LEGAL NOTICE cutting corners to save His Say So The City Deficit Just Grew DIVORCE SUMMONS BY money in the budget for Someone needs to tell the The State Supreme Judi- PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick. The prime minister of Iraq Nouri cial Court ordered the City of The Trial Court LEANDRO CONTRERAS, Probate and Family Court Department RMV once sent out notifi- al-Maliki that he’s not the Boston last Monday (March Plaintiff MIDDLESEX Division cations when licenses or president of the United 16) to pay back seven years’ v. Docket No. MI09D0588DR CATHERINE PAIVA, inspection stickers were States. The other day he worth of back overtime to Defendant DIVORCE SUMMONS BY about to expire. But that was said no U.S. troops would be about 1,600 Boston patrol- PUBLICATION To the above named Defendant: then, this is now. Hey, those removed from areas not men, a decision Mayor Tho- A Complaint has been presented to LUCIANE GUIMARAES, this Court by the Plaintiff, LEANDRO Plaintiff days are gone. The remind- completely secure of where mas Menino might appeal to CONTRERAS, seeking a DIVORCE. v. ers were relatively cheap, there is a high probability the U.S. Supreme Court. The An Automatic Restraining Order has been AMADEU GUIMARAES, JR. $600 thousand out of a $55 that attacks could re-ignite city could be in the hole up entered in this matter preventing you from Defendant million agency budget. Now after American troops leave. to $2 million. The state’s taking any action which would negatively To the above named Defendant: impact the current financial status of either A Complaint has been presented to this Bay State drivers are find- He said that any withdrawal highest court ruling upheld party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- Court by the Plaintiff, Luciane Guimaraes, ing out things have expired “must be done with our ap- a decision by the Common- bate Court Rule 411 for more information. seeking a DIVORCE. during routine traffic stops. proval” and in coordination wealth Employment Rela- You are required to serve upon Leandro An Automatic Restraining Order has been Contreras - plaintiff - whose address is entered in this matter preventing you from Pretty soon fees will be with the Iraqi government. tions Board that the city 279 Lebanon Street, Melrose, MA 02176 taking any action which would negatively raised. We know that for These guys are starting to “committed a breach of its your answer on or before May 11, 2009. If impact the current financial status of either sure. We end up paying sound like South Vietnam- duty to bargain with the you fail to do so, the court will proceed to party. Please refer to Supplemental Probate the hearing and the adjudication of this Court Rule 411 for more information. more for less. As Graham ese leaders back in the early union” by adopting a federal action. You are also required to file a copy of You are required to serve upon stated, “The old joke about ’70s. We couldn’t fight their exemption replacing a 40- your answer in the office of this Court at Linda Taffet, Esq, attorney for plaintiff - government workers was war for them nor can we hour work week with a 171- CAMBRIDGE. whose address is 150 Cochitutate Rd., Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, Framingham, MA 01701 your answer on or that they could take any fight Iraq’s war for them hour work month. That re- First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE before May 18, 2009. If you fail to do so, the job and give you worse ser- either. sulted in less overtime pay. this 2 day of March, 2009. court will proceed to the hearing and adju- vice at a higher price. At the If Iraqi leaders won’t allow Boston taxpayers could Tara E. DeCristofaro dication of this action. You are also required Register of Probate Court to file a copy of your answer in the office of RMV, it’s a mission state- withdrawals from areas not now be faced to lay off even this Court at CAMBRIDGE. ment.” Customer service considered 100% secure, we more city workers as a re- Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First gone the way of the dino- could be in that godforsaken sult of this apparent failed Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this nd LEGAL NOTICE 4th day of March, 2009. saur. Here it is pay and pay country until the 22 cen- mayoral strategy the court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Tara E. DeCristofaro and pay. tury. It is time for Iraq to step has now overturned. The Trial Court Register of Probate Court Probate and Family Court Department MIDDLESEX Division • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) Docket No. 08D1755DV2 LEGAL NOTICE DIVORCE SUMMONS BY program Boston Shines 365. recruiting and leading a also be able to find informa- Commonwealth of Massachusetts I hope to see you out in the team of your neighbors or tion about organizing corpo- PUBLICATION The Trial Court Ghassan AL Dayaa, Probate and Family Court Department neighborhoods, as I join co-workers, or by making an rate volunteer opportunities. Plaintiff MIDDLESEX Division thousands of other volun- in-kind or cash donation. Winter left its mark, but v. Docket No. MI09D0717DR teers to say good-bye to win- To register for a Saturday we are working hard to Allyssa Anne Vespia, Summons By Publication Defendant ter and welcome in spring. project in your neighbor- make Boston shine again To the above named Defendant: FLAVIA INGRID BALBINO HUNGARO, Boston Shines is an oppor- hood, please visit the for warmer weather. I hope A Complaint has been presented to this Plaintiff(s) tunity to work side by side City’s website at www.cityof that you’ll be able to join Court by the Plaintiff, Ghassan AL Dayaa, v. seeking a DIVORCE. STEVEN TURNER, with neighbors, corporate boston.gov/neighborhoods/ us and give a helping An Automatic Restraining Order has been Defendant(s) volunteers, universities, bostonshines.asp. Here, you’ll hand! entered in this matter preventing you from To the above named Defendant(s): neighborhood businesses, taking any action which would negatively A Complaint has been presented to impact the current financial status of either this Court by the Plaintiff(s), Flavia Ingrid public organizations, and pri- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- Balbino Hungaro, seeking a complaint for vate agencies. This year will March – Spring bate Court Rule 411 for more information. annulment. be the largest event to-date, You are required to serve upon Antonio You are required to serve upon Flavia by Judean Langone Sambrano, Esq. attorney for plaintiff - whose Ingrid Balbino Hungaro - plaintiff(s) - whose with new and improved op- address is 76 Canal St., Suite 200, Boston, address is 17 Larkspur Way #1, Natick, MA portunities for corporate and The Newness of the Spring comes with blasts of Artic air. MA 02114 your answer on or before May 01760 your answer on or before May 26, neighborhood volunteers. The old excuses lie petrified upon the earth. 26, 2009. If you fail to do so, the court will 2009. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed proceed to the hearing and the adjudica- to the hearing and adjudication of this Getting involved in Boston The bird’s throats are tightened beyond sound. tion of this action. You are also required to action. You are also required to file a copy of Shines is easy, and I’m in- My hands, almost frozen in the morning air sting, with their aliveness!!! file a copy of your answer in the office of this your answer in the office of the Register of viting individuals, busi- My humbled feet can barely hold up my wobbling legs. Court at CAMBRIDGE. this Court at Cambridge. nesses, and institutions to Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, For four hours, I slept a dreamless sleep. Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this First Justice of said Court at Cambridge, this partner with the City by vol- 11 day of March, 2009. 11 day of March, 2009. unteering their time and I can see that hidden stars are awaiting to announce the dawn’s new Moon!!! Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro resources to help support And once again, my Master is calling, His Voice, echoes in the silence!! Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court this event. You can help by Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 27, 2009

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

“Time is, time was” is the lines on the eve of hockey’s refrain in that radio commer- version of the annual Big cial for a national fraternal Dance. Coach Jerry York was organization. gracious in defeat but admit- During the first weekend of ted that it was tough to end Spring, when winter re- the season without moving on mained and went into over- to the NCAA tournament. time both outside and inside Thus, even before the main the TD Banknorth Garden, event of March Madness be- much the same wording gan, it was assured that a would be appropriate for the team other than the Eagles Hockey East Association would claim the crown in Tournament, which saw its 2009. annual event bring to an ap- The Hockey East Champi- propriate conclusion the sil- onship game featured the ver anniversary season of one team that everyone thought Edwin Rodriquez versus Patrick Thompson of the top conferences in would be there against a team America. that most thought would “CELTIC PRIDE!” St. Patrick Day BOX- fighter, and he didn’t get to show that much First there was UMass never make it that far. But ING, at the Dorchester Armory. In the Main tonight.” Jim Tuberasa, former boxing pub- Lowell’s shocking upset of UMass-Lowell was up for the Johnny “Gag” Gagliardi Event, Irish Featherweight Champion licist for says, “Kid Northeastern, the fifth challenge. Patrick Hyland, at 16-0, 8 KO’s defeated was over matched. Should of had a different ranked team in the country, How so? Consider that BU Carlos Guevara 12-8-2, 9 KO’s of Nicaragua, opponent.” In other fights this night Justin in Friday’s semifinals. The won by a scant 1-0 count in a Rhinehold by way of a unanimous decision. He won, of Fall River won by way of a KO scrappy River Hawks, who game that was highlighted by with convincing scores of 98-92. 98-92, and in four over Valdrin Muriqi of New York. had never played before on a disallowed goal in the sec- 99-91, and is now the I.B.A. International Both in their professional debut. Valar Boise Causeway Street, gave the ond period that would have Super Featherweight Champion. In this of Providence won by way of a second round Huskies all they could handle tied the score. crowd pleasing battle, Patrick Hyland of TKO over Houston Crayton of Brockton. but were still behind by a goal BU’s Brandon Yip scored Dublin, Ireland “Came, Saw, and Con- Jonathan Ocasio won in one, over Steven as the game approached the with just 22 seconds remain- quered!” Ormond. Philip Jackson Benson Congratulations. Also on this fight of New final minute of regulation. ing in the first period to give card, Olympian Danny O’Connor of Fram- York won, when the referee stopped this When all seemed lost that the Terriers a 1-0 lead. Time ingham “Won in One!” when he stopped fight over opponent Dameon Marshall of the improbable happened. is, time was. Charles Wade Danny O’Connor, “Polish at 4-8, 1 KO. New York, in the second round. The Northeastern was called for Then midway through the was on the mark with a shot to his oppo- Prince” Ryan Kielczewski of Quincy 3-0, too many men on the ice, a second came the scenario Charles Wades’ nent head, prompting the 0 KO’s, put on a good show when he won, by rare penalty at this point in featuring the disallowed goal referee to stop this fight. Welcome back, way of a TKO in three over his opponent the season when teams have when a virtual rugby scrum Danny O’Connor. undefeated 5-0, 2 KO’s In Aaron Chavez of Florida. This was a good played more than 35 games. broke out in front of the BU Gary another fight this night, “Spike” fight card. Referees’ Bob Benoit, and But there it was. And net with the puck eventually Sullivan Carmelo Oquendo of Cork, Ireland, at 6-0 and 5 KO’s shinned in their perfor- that’s when coach Blaise going in for what many won the AFO Jr. Middleweight title, by way mance. Ring Announcer Bill Carpentier MacDonald’s troops re- thought was the goal that Jimmy of a 5 round disqualification over continued his good work. The fight crowd sponded. The River Hawks would have tied the score. But LaBlanc 12-15, 9 KO’s of South Boston. After was here, in support of Boxing. World Cham- pulled goalie Carter Hutton, the play was reviewed and the Charlie Dwyer several warnings, Referee pion Great Tony DeMarco, Janet Silvino, put six skaters on the ice and score was not permitted, the Jimmy LaBlanc disqualified for infractions. Iron Mike Pusateri, Bill Pusateri, Jose An- promptly went into attack officials ruling that the Nick Brinson 2-0, 2 KO’s won by way of a tonio Rivera, Mike Cappiello, Promoter mode. Still, it looked like the whistle had blown just before stoppage at 1:14 of the third round over Rich Cappiello, Come on Rich. We want you Huskies still would escape the puck crossed the line. Anthony Cannon. Dan Conway in his pro- back. Let’s get back promoting, Matt with victory intact. Then, Time is, time was. fessional debut, lost by way of a second round Godfrey, Shawn Fitzgerald, Bobby Harris, with a scant 19.9 seconds And time would eventually Raphael Jastrzedski TKO to of New Jersey. Missy Fiorentino, Shirley Fiorentino, remaining in regulation and run out for BC, preserving BU The corner of Don Conway, stopped the fight. Jimmy Farrell, Rick Kielczewski, Joe everyone on Huntington goalie Kieran Millan’s 32- Experience is a big factor. The 1-0, 1 KO Angelo, Colin Angelo, Mike Angelo, Avenue about to make plans save shutout, enabling the Alexis Santos Steve Jaegar stopped 0-1, in Worcester Vice Mayor Rick Rushton, for the finals, UML’s Scott Terriers to escape with their Mark Tucker the third round, 8-0, 7 KO’s Dennis Marrese (Thank You Dennis), Dan Campbell put home a rebound 31st victory of the season, was on the mark, and won in one over Disangro, Gregory Silva, Ben (Flip) Rose to knot the proceedings at earning them their seventh Juegen Hartenstein Justin 12-14, and longshoreman, along with nine fellow 2-2. Time is, time was. title in league history and pro- Paulio 1-0, 1 KO won in four rounds over brothers of Local 1329, Providence, Rhode The teams retreated to pelling them onward for a first Antonio Chaves, by way of a four round E.M.T. Andrew Monte, Lenny Island, their respective locker rooms, round game against Ohio Great fights, great crowd, and to Corrente, Rich Gingras. decision. I asked World a new coating of ice was State in the NCAA Northeast you all, “ERIN GO BRAUGH! Tony DeMarco, Champion what he thougth made, and just three minutes Regional in Manchester, N.H. A “HOMECOMING!”, DiBella Entertain- of the fight card, and he said that he was into the extra session Chris For his efforts in the nets, ment & Manfredo’s Gym Justin Rhinehold. presented, a very impressed by He Auger found the range to ad- which included stopping 53 of Justin Rhinehold’s night of professional boxing in Worcester, also complimented vance Lowell to Saturday and 55 shots over two nights, at Mechanics Hall. Two-time U.S. Amateur opponent Valdrin Muriqi, who World Cham- move Northeastern to Grand Millan was named the tour- Edwin Tony DeMarco National Champion “LaBomba” pion considered, good too. Rapids, Michigan for an NCAA nament MVP. It was the first Rodriguez POW! 10-0, 7 KO’s in his first profes- Another great night for fights. Midwest Regional matchup time in eight years that the sional fight before his hometown crowd, won with Cornell. MVP award had been pre- FIGHTS: March 28 by way of a second round stoppage at 2:11. I by TOP Rank, on P.P.V. The excitement of the first sented to a freshman. The Dennis Frawley, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., turned, asked what he from Mexico battles contest certainly called into time before that? In 2001 to thought of the fight? Dennis said, “Not bad. Luciano Leonel Cuello, with both Light- question the label that some one Chuck Kobasew of BC, Fernando Montiel Rodriguez is going to win. He looks good.” middleweights, fights had applied to the second currently gainfully employed Diego Oscar Silva Two seconds later I hear, “POW!” The crowd with for the WBO Interim semifinal — the feature as an on-ice performer by the Patrick Thompson April 3rd erupts. Opponent of Bantamweight Title. on Showtime, game. It pitted Common- Boston Bruins. Nebraska 15-13-1, 5 KO’s, is down. Referee from Nevada Yuriokis Gamboa fights T.B.A. wealth Avenue rivals Boston CONGRATULATIONS: To stops fight shortly after. Dennis I’m going to Featherweights and Breidas Prescott fights College and Boston Univer- Northeastern coach Greg “Nostradamus”. April 4th start calling you, Former T.B.A. lightweights. on Showtime sity against one another in Cronin for being named the World Rated Title Challenger Tough Tony Timothy Bradley Jr. battles Kendall Holt the nightcap and featured two Hockey East Coach of the Petronelli says, “I think he’s a very good in a WBC / WBO Jr. Welterweight Title fight. oddities. Year and to NU goalie Brad First and foremost BU, Thiessen for being selected which entered the tourna- the Hockey East Player of the ment as the top-ranked team Year. in America, won the game ADDITIONAL CONGRATU- 3-2 by virtue of three goals LATIONS: To Catholic Memo- that were scored in a 44-sec- rial (Super 8), Springfield ond span midway through the Cathedral (Div. 1), Newbury- third period. Veteran BU port (Div. 2) Shrewsbury coach Jack Parker said he (Div. 3) and Holyoke (Div. 3A) had never seen such an ex- for all winning titles in high plosive outburst in so short a school boys hockey. time period. No one else had But the team with the best either. The feat was a tour- season on the ice has to be nament record. Time is, time the St. Mary’s girls team from was. Lynn that captured the Divi- The effect of BU’s 30th vic- sion 1 title en route to an tory of the season was to rel- undefeated season at 25-0. Bill Pusateri, Robert Kniskern, Rich Cappiello, Jim Tuberosa, World Champion Tony egate BC, the defending na- Fontbonne Academy took DeMarco, Janet Silvino, Iron Mike Pusateri. tional champion, to the side- home honors in Division 2.