VOL. 116 - NO. 2 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JANUARY 13, 2012 $.30 A COPY Mitt Romney Victorious Hard Work and Collaboration Paying Off in New Hampshire Primary Consul General Pastorelli’s Many Accomplishments After One Year in Office by Nicola Orichuia

A year into his position as als. We also need to make Consul General of Italy for learning Italian more attrac- New England, Giuseppe tive, showing the potential of Pastorelli looks back at an using the language for work. intense year of activities We asked the group and what other challenges Professionisti Italian a Bos- lay ahead of his Boston- ton (Italian Professionals in based tenure. “First of all, I Boston) to create a sort of need to lose at least ten “dream team” of profession- pounds,” he says, chuckling. als who can showcase what To do so, he might not a difference some Italians need to look too far. In fact, are making. We’re also Pastorelli and the Consulate partnering with the staff have managed over the Children’s Museum on past year to put many Con- March 9, when we will offer sular procedures on a diet, an Italian language event speeding up filing times and geared especially towards (AP Photo) creating a friendlier envi- children.” ronment. “When I came in In the end, what Pastorelli Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney won the late 2010, I decided to focus seems to be aiming at is the first-in-the-nation New Hampshire Primary on Tuesday, on better services to the creation of a sense of com- January 10, 2012 — receiving 37 percent of the votes — community,” he says. “I felt In Pastorelli’s view, col- munity that can continue to bringing him one step closer towards capturing the GOP we needed to become more laborating with other local grow in the years ahead. By presidential nomination as the contest heads to South customer-friendly. For ex- institutions is key to presenting a wide range of Carolina where Romney is currently projected to win. ample, it used to take two achieving his main goal for events and initiatives, the Approximately one-third of New Hampshire Republican and a half minutes to speak 2012: Promoting Italian lan- Consul is now finding a way voters interviewed said, “the most important factor in choos- to someone on the phone. guage and culture. “We’ve to weave together individu- ing a candidate was finding someone who could defeat Presi- Now when you call you are established long-term col- als and groups who have dent Barack Obama.” speaking with a human be- laborations with many insti- been going their separate Romney delivered an uplifting, inspirational victory ing in 30 seconds. We have tutions to get more people to ways for a long time. Proof of speech, signifying what direction the country needs to move also reduced the time it appreciate all that Italian this vision is Memory in and how he can be our leader and the one who can get takes to file documents and culture has to offer. With the Traces, a project Pastorelli us there. forms. We’ve gone from 30 Harvard Film Archive we has championed all through- days to seven.” This more want to present a film series out his first year in office. “In efficient Consulate is due in every year. In 2012 we will a way I feel like it’s my News Briefs part to how Pastorelli views present together a series child,” he says. The website th by Sal Giarratani his New England appoint- celebrating the 100 anni- — developed by MIT’s Media ment. “We are here to serve versary since the birth Lab — represents a collec- the community. We need to of director Michelangelo tion of personal stories told Democrats Ready to Change facilitate access to whatever Antonioni. We also want to by some of Boston’s most Campaign Script needs the community has present a yearly event with successful Italians and Ital- Hold the action cue. Could the Democrats be and we need to maintain a the Boston Youth Symphony ian Americans. “Memory thinking of shaking up things as Obama readies connection with it, continu- Orchestra, which will per- Traces is a virtual home,” for November 2012? Rumor has it top Democrats ing to participate in as many form Verdi’s Falstaff on says Pastorelli. “It’s part of a are actually thinking about changing some of the events as possible.” January 22. We’re also look- path that hopefully will lead chairs on the deck. Replacing Joe Biden with Although the new year ing to organize a series of to the creation of a common Hillary Clinton and giving Biden Hillary’s State won’t be carrying the weight cooking classes with the place where the entire com- Department job. Putting Clinton in as the new vice of the 150th anniversary of help of the magazine Cucina munity can feel at home and presidential candidate would certainly generate Italy’s Unification, Pastorelli Italiana. It will be an oppor- where Italian heritage can some action from the grassroots. Biden only is determined to maintain a tunity to learn how to cook be nurtured.” subtracts from the ticket. He could very well be to high level of activity an authentic Italian meal Whatever the result, the vice president what Jimmy Carter was to the throughout 2012. “Last year while having fun.” Consul has laid the founda- presidency. we participated in more than The promotion of Italian tion for creating a larger My personal opinion, don’t make good old Joe 20 initiatives celebrating language is also one of community of people pas- Secretary of State if you care about this country. Italy’s 150th anniversary,” Pastorelli’s main objectives. sionate about their Italian I wish they had a cabinet position called Dog he says. “We had many suc- “Thanks to the work of heritage. Pastorelli has Catcher General because he might be able to do cesses and I am very satis- groups like CASIT we man- made it clear that the Con- that job. An Obama-Hillary ticket could only make fied with our accomplish- aged to keep up the number sulate wants to play an ac- the Democratic ticket stronger. ments. The challenge now is of students learning Italian, tive role in the community’s GOP’s Best Hope 2016? to create the right format to despite facing a 40 percent continued efforts to promote Once we get 2012 passed us, the future for the keep events sustainable reduction in budget from the Italian heritage, language Republicans will improve. All the old faces will fade through the years. Some- Italian Ministry of Foreign and culture, by meeting away as a new generation of leaders emerges from thing that is good one year Affairs over the past several regularly with the heads of the rubble of ’12. I can see a number of younger might not be as good the years. We can do more, local organizations and insti- Republican prospects out ready to accept the next. Some events might be though, and I’d like to see tutions. Through the collabo- mantle of leadership. One name is Marco Rubio, smaller, some might need the number of students rative effort, he says, the the US Senator from Florida. Conservative, Catho- different venues. In other learning Italian increase, as work will be much easier. As words, we need to renew our- well as improve access to for losing those ten pounds, (Continued on Page 14) selves while maintaining the language by getting more though, Pastorelli is pretty traditions.” books and learning materi- much on his own.

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Heads, I Win; Tails, You Lose “How can I compete (VAT) on top of the 10% LUCIUS VERUS THE SQUANDERER against that?” That was the import duty. He has already question a representative of paid the full cost of U.S. fed- Marcus Aurelius ascended tity. He often returned to the Also given away were the an American company put to eral, state, and local taxes, the throne upon the death of imperial palace with his face carvers and the platters a U.S. Department of Com- and will have to pay Chinese Antoninus Pius, and at that beaten and bleeding. One of upon which they performed merce official. The occasion tax as well. time bestowed all honors his favorite tricks of vandal- their handiwork. There was the Exporters Textile On the other hand, a upon his adopted brother ism was to throw large coins was a supply of live animals Advisory Committee meeting Chinese company can ship Lucius, even to the point of into the cook-shops, smash- and birds of a variety that I attended in Washington, yarn to the U.S. and pay just making him an equal part- ing glasses, cups, and the matched the food that was and the speaker was ad- the import duty (also about ner in the empire. This was like. He also favored glada- served. These five species dressing the two radically 10%). The U.S. has no VAT done even though the sover- torial bouts, and these were were also given to the different systems under or other taxes imposed on eignty was presented to often performed for his plea- guests, along with the jew- which he and his foreign imports comparable to the Marcus alone. Marcus also sure at his banquets. His eled goblets and cups that competitors operate. income tax, property tax, and bestowed his own name meals often continued so far each used for his drinks ... To understand why we other taxes paid by domes- upon his brother so that he into the night that he would one for each drink. In addi- have lost three million U.S. tic manufacturers. Further- now became officially known fall asleep on the banquet- tion to all of this, the guests manufacturing jobs since more, that Chinese com- as Lucius Ceionius Aelius ing-couch and had to be car- were presented, with golden January 2001 you must pany can get a Chinese gov- Commodus Verus Antoni- ried to his bedroom. Marcus Vases filled with ointments, understand how the interna- ernment refund of the VAT nus. Verus, in return, trans- Aurelius knew what was and even the carriages, tional trading rules favor when the company exports to ferred his loyalty to Marcus, going on but looked the other along with their mules and U.S. imports of foreign goods the U.S. catered to his every wish or way. drivers that were used for and penalize U.S. exporters. Simply put, we tax our directive, and conducted Many notorious banquets their journey home from Take the yarn spinner I own industry at a higher himself with dignity for a have been served in ancient the banquet. The estimated heard from at the Washing- rate than we do imports. short period of time. Rome, but nothing is said cost for this entire affair ton meeting. He cannot The Chinese — and every Caligula, Nero and Vitel- to have compared with was six million sesterces sell his product in China be- one of our trading partners lius, were known for their the most notorious feast of ($300,000). When news of cause even if he can meet — do the opposite. Their tax vices but given a little time, Lucius Verus, who immedi- the affair was brought to the the price of locally produced system favors their own Lucius Verus took second ately flaunted conventions attention of Marcus he la- Chinese yarn (which ben- industries over imports. Our place to none of them. He by placing dining couches mented and expressed deep efits from the low wages manufacturers exporting to roamed around the city af- for twelve instead of the concern for the fate of the and environmental stan- VAT countries pay the tax ter dark, visiting taverns and usual nine. The handsome empire. dards in China and the in both countries. Their brothels, engaging in merry- young boys who did the serv- government subsidies such manufacturers exporting to making and brawling, but ing were presented as pre- NEXT WEEK: The “Joy Boy” as free electricity) he is us pay little tax in either always concealing his iden- sents, one to each guest. of the Roman Empire faced with paying the 17% country. Heads they win; Chinese valued-added tax tails, we lose. STATE EXTENDS VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM The Massachusetts De- nomic hardship extensions, safety inspections. Boston Harborside Home partment of Environmental and vehicle testing quality “Parsons Commercial Protection (MassDEP) and assurance. Technology Group has man- Joseph A. 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James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Vol. 116 - No. 2 Friday, January 13, 2012 Judge Joseph Ferrino, Ret. Ms. Jude Goldman Mr. Michael Eckton

OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions The East Boston Adult Ed. th of this our adopted country the United States of America: Center celebrated its 39 To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: Winter Graduations on Wed- To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: nesday, December 21, 2011 In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better and on Saturday, Decem- than we found it. ber 24, 2011. Over 250 adults and youths received diplo- GUEST EDITORIAL mas and awards in: English as a Second Language, U.S. BLACK BOX Citizenship Preparation, Com- puter I and II, GED Prep- WRECKS TINY TIM’S STORY aration in English and in by Sal Giarratani Spanish, Ability to Benefit Our extinguished Lieutenant Governor Tim “Nascar” Vocational School Entrance Murray had an auto accident, a dozie of a car wreck Exams, tutoring in all five Some of the graduates. back at about 5:00 am on November 2nd while appar- academic subjects, CDL ently racing around checking as he then said for dam- Permit, field trips participa- 74 in the 2012 presidential gratulated the Center’s grad- age from that Halloween Nor-easter we suffered over tion, job placement, and election for the first time. uates for a job well done and two months ago. Data from the Black Box was released more. Pedro Fortin and his wife, if they completed English I 63 days after the crash but only after State Secretary Judge Joseph Ferrino Ziomara Fortin, who com- and on to English II, if they Bill Galvin ordered state police to provide the data to (Ret.) officiated the first pleted Computer II are look- completed their GED go onto the Boston Herald in response to the newspaper’s Free- graduation while Ms. Jude ing forward to attending the college or a vocational school dom of Information Request. Goldman and Mr. Michael Center’s Microsoft Office and a better job. Now we learn black ice did not cause his accident. Eckton from the Lenny Certification Preparation Mr. Michael Eckton and We also learn he wasn’t wearing his seat belt as he Zakim Foundation officiated classes in 2012. his two lovely children re- originally said. Plus, he was speeding along I-90 at the second graduation. Many Judge Joseph Ferrino (Ret.) minded the students that Indy 500 speeds. The state police have now charged of the GED graduates like reminded the students that “now is the time to improve him in the accident. He pays a huge speeding cita- Eric Gonzalez will attend learning English and obtain- your education. Everything tion; charged a fine for no seat belt. He now says he Bunker Hill Community Col- ing a GED is a great way of is possible, but you must will pay about $9,000 for the crushed 2007 Crown Vic lege in January 2012. While becoming more American- work for it. With a little he was driving so badly too. many of the ATB (Vocational ized, but it’s also important interest and dedication, ev- However, what is worse, he looks like a liar and the School Entrance Exams) to start a business like Per- erything is possible in the state police look like they were trying to cover every- graduates like David Don- lera Realty or a restaurant United States.” thing up. Had the media not demanded data from the nelly will attend New En- like La Hacienda Restaurant Antonia Alen, the school car’s black box, this story might have vanished into gland Hair Academy. Nunzio whose owners both gradu- nurse, GED teacher and U.S. thin air. We can also thank talk radio, especially Mirisola, who passed his U.S ated from The East Boston Citizenship Prep teacher Howie Carr for keeping the pressure on Hurry Murray. Citizenship test, is looking Adult Ed. Center years ago. We may never know the whole or real story that hap- forward to voting at age Ms. Jude Goldman con- (Continued on Page 12) pened early that morning back in November, but we can be pretty sure no one is buying his first story that he went out to buy a Boston Herald, a cup of coffee and to survey the storm’s damage to the Worcester area. First, what could you really see at pre-dawn 5:00 am Lt. Col. Joseph J. Ciampa and how could you see it while racing on the highway? There are stories and there are facts. You can Lt. Col. Joseph J. Ciampa circumnavigated the globe change your story but facts remain. Remember back Ret., born in the North End nonstop, for the first time in the day when “I Love Lucy” was on TV? Every time of Boston Massachusetts in history. He served Ricky got in trouble with Lucy, he’d say “Let me on October 24, 1932, died several tours in Vietnam “splain!” and Lucy would respond, “Yeah, “splain it!” at home on Cape Cod and, after retiring from It is time for poor Timmy who seems lost without surrounded by his family on the Air Force he received Lassie to “splain” what happened one more time. Even- January 7, 2012 after a two Masters Degrees in tually, he might get it right, huh? Meanwhile, watch brief battle with cancer. He Education. The Colonel out when you’re crossing the street, Tim Murray might is survived by his loving taught Aerospace Science be asleep at the wheel near you or maybe just drink- wife Mary A. (Monteforte) courses in the ROTC ing a hot cup of coffee while reading his Herald. Ciampa of 57 years; his program at Quincy’s two five children, John L. high schools for 20 years. Ciampa & his wife Vikki of This “patriot” wore many Buzzards Bay, Donna hats as a teacher, mentor DeStefano & her husband and coach to his children, David of Plymouth, Michelle grandchildren and many Tourjee & her husband cadets that attended the Eric of Mashpee, Joseph & Quincy and North Quincy Jill Ciampa of Pocasset, ROTC programs. and Deena Mozeleski & He was always the life of her husband John of the party and will be missed Forestdale. He also leaves by everyone. Thank you for his brother John Ciampa of your service and dedication FL and his sister Maria to country and family! (Pidg) Ciampa of North End, Boston; fifteen Visiting hours were held on January 11 at grandchildren: Jeffery, Michael & Joanna the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home in Ciampa, Jacob, Leigh & Samuel DeStefano, Bourne, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial Eric & Daniel Tourjee, Kristie, Karlie, & was celebrated on Thursday at St. John the Joseph J Ciampa III, and Maria, Sophia, John Evangelist Church, Pocasset, MA. Burial & Nicholas Mozeleski. followed in the Massachusetts National Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, Colonel Ciampa attended Northeastern Cemetery in Bourne, MA. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 University where he was a finalist in the 1955 Gifts in his memory may be made to Olympic Javelin Trials. He then went on to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily serve 21 years in the United States Air Force 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- as a Master Navigator with the Strategic Air or Disabled American Veterans Memorial sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. 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PIRANDELLO LYCEUM NOMINATIONS FOR “I Migliori in Mens et Gesta” The President, Rosario Cascio and the • Achievement in his/her profession THINKING Board of Governors of the Pirandello Lyceum, • Contribution to the community (civic, OUT LOUD announce the annual recognition of social, cultural, charitable) by Sal Giarratani achievement: the “I Migliori in Mens et • Involvement in the Italian-American Gesta” the Best in Mind and Deeds awards. Community Aging Gracefully It is time to call upon you for nominations. Visit the Pirandello Lyceum website at Boston Magazine called “ I Migliori” the single www.pirandello.com for nomination forms, Beats the Alternative Everytime most prestigious honor to be received by which should be completed and mailed by We all recently celebrated try could be better than all men and women of Italian descent. January 31, 2012 to the Pirandello Lyceum. the start of a new year. Cel- this. It was better than all Nominees must be of Italian ancestry P.O. Box 565, East Boston, MA 02128 or call ebrating the New Year’s holi- this. As a member of the and may serve in any area of business, 781-640-3637 for a form to be mailed to you. day is always better than Baby Boomer generation, I education, science, the arts or public The awards ceremony takes place on Satur- not being around for the am amazed at the turn of service. They should be men and women day, March 31, at the beautiful Hyatt Hotel, party. I remember one year events for this country of of the highest character whose contribu- Logan Airport, overlooking Boston Harbor. at the 4:00 pm Mass on New ours. We waste billions in tions to society have been clearly demon- We are confident that you share the de- Year’s Eve when Father wars to no avail and do so strated. Nominations will be evaluated sire of the Pirandello Lyceum to publicly Francis J. Gilday, S.J. in his little back home where we on the basis of one or more of the following recognize and honor outstanding Americans sermon asked us all to look all live. Wars have become criteria: of Italian descent. around because next year diversions for our political some of the congregation leaders who find it easier to wouldn’t be sitting there in waste monies on wars Discounted Tickets Now Available for another 365 days. This all rather than dealing with sounded pretty depressing to housing, health care and gas me as a way of having a prices. PARKS DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER Happy New Year. Talk about I used to think Democrats The 2012 Boston Flower & horticulture team can con- through February 14, 2012. taking the toot out of the were better than Republi- Garden Show will kick off tinue to propagate flowers The show theme is “First horn, eh? My only consola- cans, and then I thought with the Boston Parks and plants year-round. Impressions: Adding WOW tion was that as a little kid, Republicans were wiser Department Preview Party These plantings are trans- Factor to Outdoor Spaces” and I only really cared about my- than Democrats but now I fundraiser on Tuesday, planted in the Public Gar- is produced by Paragon Group. self and my family in the pew think both are full of ma- March 13, from 5:30 p.m. to den, Boston Common, along The Parks Depar-tment’s Hor- with me. Everyone else could nure. Things won’t get bet- 8:00 p.m. at the Seaport city streets, and in neighbor- ticulture Unit will be show- worry about themselves. ter until the rest of us get World Trade Center. hood parks. cased in “Entering Boston,” Sounds selfish, doesn’t it but serious about getting things Maria Stephanos of FOX25 Discounted tickets are part of the Flower Show’s in- remember I was only about better. It is about using the News will host the gala now available for the Pre- vitational vignette exhibit 10 years old at the time. political process to elect the with Honorary Chairs Mayor view Party fundraiser taking featuring replicas of points of Today, I am getting ever so right kinds of people. It is Thomas M. Menino and place on the eve of the 2012 entry to several Massachu- close to that Paul McCartney about not letting negative Boston’s First Lady Angela Boston Flower & Garden setts cities. song about attaining that advertising rule our think- Menino. Proceeds from the Show which opens to the Guests on March 13 will certain age. And I’m looking ing. It is about demanding fundraiser will help the public on Wednesday, March have an exclusive peek at forward to my birthday. I leadership or dumping those Boston Parks and Recre- 14 and runs through Sun- 28 professional flower and didn’t say that years ago who can’t or won’t lead. Ku- ation Department restore day, March 18. The dis- garden exhibits prior to the when I turned the Big Five- dos goes out to anyone who the greenhouses at Franklin counted ticket price will be O. If you are happy where gets politically active. While Park, ensuring that the available for purchases (Continued on Page 10) you are, your age matters the liberals like bashing the very little. I am actually Tea Party folks, at least they Moving Massachusetts Forward looking forward to retiring have taken on the cause. and doing some traveling. I I was only 12 years old when have a niece getting mar- Jack Kennedy got elected ried in June over in Wiscon- president; I was only 20 years sin and I have a nephew old when Bobby Kennedy was enjoying life in Austin, gunned down. In those eight REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Texas. I have to be honest, years, I went from being an FOR THE LONG TERM LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY the Texas climate is more optimist about change to my style. I hate the cold and wondering if change could PARCEL 9 love Texas heat. ever really happen. I have been aging quite Today, we have created well. I could use more a gimme mentality where money but who couldn’t. My people just want from gov- 1997 Mercury Marquis isn’t ernment and where people what it used to be but it still are totally dependent on gov- goes. Airfares aren’t what ernment for all needs. The they used to be which is why takers are getting bigger I haven’t been to Texas in a while the makers have to while. The economy #%*% pay. Eventually, when those for most of us, which doesn’t on the wagon outnumber really make me feel that those pulling the wagon, the much better. I liked it bet- end will be nearer than we ter when I still believed in think. Santa Claus but I also know I continue trying to age the problem with America is with grace but looking at our elected officials think we all that is happening, grace are their Santa Claus. They is about the only thing I keep coming to us asking for actually control in my life. I more money as if it grows on think I am watching the The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is seeking proposals for the Long trees. slow death of America with Term Lease of a parcel of land in downtown Boston. Back when I was a kid I too few good New Year’s to enjoyed watching candi- celebrate. The Parcel is approximately 29,400 square feet (0.67 acres) directly adjacent to the dates run for president but I hate sounding like one of Rose Kennedy Greenway, strategically located near major tourist and visitor attractions, now I think all the wrong those televangelists an- people are wrong for the nouncing the end-times are and served by major local roads, the MBTA mass transit system, and New England’s wrong reasons to do wrong near. Now I know how the regional rail and highway system. things. This country re- prophet Jeremiah must mains in big trouble be- have felt in his daily battles. DEADLINES: cause we are leaderless. If America needs to get its act we can’t get the MBTA to run together and quickly be- Pre-Submission Meeting and Site Tour: 1:00 pm, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 right, how in God’s name can cause at the moment our Written Questions are due: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 we get out of our growing na- national identity and cul- Proposal Due Date: 2:00 pm, Friday, March 9, 2012 tional debt? How can keep ture is sliding downhill. Get- the price of gasoline down? ting President Obama de- To receive an electronic copy of the RFP, please visit our website at: How can we do anything feated this year is one tiny right? step. We have a mountain to http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/InformationCenter/ We live in a country climb here. Happy New Year! RealEstateAssetDevelopment.aspx where people still go hun- Let’s hope it brings newness gry and homeless. On New and let’s hope it is happy. Email address for questions: [email protected]. Year’s Eve walking in Down- And let’s hope America gets town Boston, I noticed many up on its feet again. We have MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION homeless bundled up in been kneeling too long. their blankets in store door- The alternative is never RICHARD DAVEY, SECRETARY & CEO ways wishing passersby a ever an option for us as a Happy New Year. Our coun- nation or as individuals! POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 13, 2012 Page 5

The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani LaMATTINA NAMED ran the kitchen. It was like lege campus with all those CHAIR OF COUNCIL eating with family. I would anti-war protests, I think our CASINO COMMITTEE also say this is a North End political battles were things City Councilor President restaurant transplanted un- legends are made of. Over the Stephen Murphy has named der the harbor to East Boston. years, we often talked about District 1 City Councilor Sal The Imbriano family hails those crazy days and had a LaMattina as chair of the from Endicott Street. Ursula good laugh over it all. I re- newly named City Council went to St. Anthony’s School member when Brian was Gaming Committee. In the and Anthony went to St. John Mayor White’s guy in City of Boston under current School. I found it like a visit Dorchester and I remember legislation, only the affected to an Italian relative on a when he went to work at the East Boston ward would have Sunday afternoon. You got to MWRA in the Charlestown a vote on a proposed Suffolk try the fusilli and meatballs! Navy Yard. Downs casino unless the I LIKE STEVE GROSSMAN Whenever we caught up Boston City Council goes for The next governor’s race with each other, our con- a citywide vote. LaMattina won’t be until 2014 but al- versations always turned to reportedly favors a ward vote ready names are being politics. He had a great auto- while some other councilors named. Among them are Tim graphed photo of James support a citywide vote. Dis- “Crash” Murray, the current Michael Curley hanging in trict 6 Councilor Matt O’Mal- lieutenant governor but an- his office. He loved the photo ley says, “A (casino) will other name thrown about is and the lore of Curley. When impact, for good or ill, the our State Treasurer Steve I told him I actually met and entire city.” Grossman. As a registered talked with Curley as a young LaMattina and Mayor Tom Democrat, I like Grossman boy, I think I made him jeal- Menino both think only and think he would fare well ous. He always wanted to East Boston residents should against any Republican oppo- have met him. As a pair of have a say on this issue. nent to be named at a later grown up men, we found out House Speaker Bob DeLeo date. Grossman would also be we always had more in com- who backs a Suffolk Downs able to attract those voters in mon with each other than never wrong.” You can’t get Joe Fitzgerald did a great casino agrees with LaMattina the so-called Independent not. He was Dorchester Irish any more North End than story on Elio Imbornone, the and the Mayor on who should block who are looking for com- and I was Charlestown Irish these two guys. I wonder how owner these last 40 years of get to vote on a casino in East petency over party label. Mur- on my mother’s side. Politics Gino survived that haircut, Tony’s Place at the corner of Boston. ray was looking pretty good didn’t always have to be so eh? Baker and Spring in West DOUBLE WHAMMY until he went out for a cup of brutal as most of the time DEVELOPERS EYEING Roxbury. Fitzgerald calls him FROM THE T coffee and a copy of the Bos- those conflicts were based on OLD NORTH END “the quintessential little guy The T is in trouble and the ton Herald but after his crash, a love of politics and winning. POLICE STATION who came to America in MBTA Board of Directors are he’s crashed with voters too. In the end, he stood tall. He Developers will soon have search of a break, armed only reportedly about to institute TENEAN “PLUNGE” TO passed away too young three a chance to bid on two pieces with ambition.” I met Elio fare hikes and service cuts. REMEMBER BRIAN LEAHY years ago. I’m glad they have of city-owned property. Both once about seven or so years Two things certain to make Folks in the Neponset area dedicated this annual dip into old Police Station Number ago after I read a story about matters only worse for them of Dorchester braved the the waters of Tenean Beach One on North Street and the this West Roxbury business and for commuters who may waters of Tenean Beach in for all the future New Year’s defunct City Printing Press man. start to drive cars more and the first annual Polar Bear Day. building at the corner of Rich- He was born in Sciacca and the MBTA less. In the old Plunge on New Year’s Day KROC CENTER mond and North Streets could ended up in the North End days, Charlie was stuck be- sponsored by the Leahy- CONTINUES TO GROW soon be residential housing back in the ’60s. I visited tween Park Street and Copley Holloran Community Center. UP BY UPHAMS CORNER or a private school. The city him because of his last with his wife handing him The plunge was dedicated to Last year, the long-awaited has issued a request for name. The Imbornone fam- a sandwich as the train Brian Leahy. Craig Galvin KROC Corps Community proposals (RFP) right after the ily of my Aunt Kathie came ran a-rumbling through but from the community center’s Center on Dudley Street a few Christmas holiday. The to the North End from Sicily not today. It is bad enough executive board said the blocks short of Uphams Cor- North Bennet Street School, shortly after my aunt was with all those predators rid- “idea was conceived because ner opened its doors. This a nonprofit, which offers born. Their home was on ing the T with you with- of Brian’s love for his commu- facility stands on what had training in the trades has North Street around the out paying more for that nity and we thought this been empty lots for a num- eyed this vacant city property corner from the Sacred Heart privilege. would be a great way to bring ber of years. In a few months for many years. Rumor has Church which was home to MARIO’S IN DAY SQUARE us all together.” (April) the Center will cel- it the school would give up its folks from Sciacca. I have no EAST BOSTON I was a long time friend of ebrate its first anniversary. present North End site which idea if Elio and his mother On New Year’s Eve I felt Brian’s going back to our col- It is the largest facility of its could then be re-used as part Antonia are related to my like Christopher Columbus lege days at Boston State Col- kind in New England and pri- of the overcrowded Elliot aunt’s family but the odds discovering a tiny family res- lege where we both graduated vately run by the Salvation Public School. This site has say they come from one and taurant right in Day Square from in the early ’70s. Back Army. It currently has about been eyed as a hotel site as the same family back in called Mario’s Restaurant. then we both were very po- 2,000 members and hopes to well as additional affordable Agrigento. The place was founded by litical. He was the president double that number by next housing for the community. Elio and his mother moved Mario and Ursula Imbriano of student government and I June. This Center is an oa- Bids are due by January 20th to West Roxbury, he eventu- some 20 years ago. Today was an editor on the campus sis in a sprawling urban area and the city expects to final- ally bought a pizza parlor from Ursula runs the place with newspapers. I even gave him for both children and adults. ize the sale by mid-March. a guy named Tony and the her son Anthony. This eat- a nickname I think he actu- THE SHOE IS BACK ON! VANILLA LATTES TOPS rest, as they say, is history. ery has a motto, “Closest ally liked. I dubbed him “Boss Folks along Hanover Street AT THE 303 CAFÉ He met Pauline McLaughlin thing to Mamma’s cooking.” Brian” after Chicago’s Mayor were glad to see Johnny I love my vanilla lattes from at a dance and they were I have to say it is, even Richard Daley. Looking back “Shoes” Camaratta back at the best coffee place in East married in 1969. though in my case my father during that period on the col- his barber chair inside Boston. The 303 Cafe is right Elio Imbornone has always “Johnny & Gino’s” the other up the street from ZUMIX. been a fighter and today he day. He had been laid up for A big hello goes out to my is fighting an enemy by the months at home. One of his vanilla latte ladies, Andrea name of pancreatitis. Ac- first customers on his return Teets, Janelle Vellante and cording to Fitzgerald’s piece, LUCIA to work was none other than Rosyln Arroyo. This place is Elio has been bouncing Bucky Spartaro. The Shoe super and you should defi- between hospitals and R I S T O R A N T E & B A R has been cutting his hair so nitely try the place out. You’ll rehabs. Traditional Italian Cuisine long, Bucky doesn’t remem- never regret finding this I hope he, his wife and ber how long. 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To the workers in glazed windows, hardness and heat conduc- astonishment of the king, unknown in Northumbria. tivity, industrial diamonds Benedict lightly regarded The church that he built for can be found in the use of this gift and the worldly op- the monastery at Wear- surfacing products. Gem- portunities that were his for mouth, with its innovations, grade diamonds are also the taking and turned his astonished the people of the valuable for their color and attention to religious life region and led to a second clarity. (The diamond coated At the age of twenty-five, monastery built at Jarrow, pan in my kitchen has been he made the first of five pil- six miles away. Benedict was a treasure in my culinary grimages he would take to the first to introduce into adventures!) Rome during his lifetime. England the building of stone As a natural mineral dia- On his return he turned his churches and the art of mak- monds are the hardest. Ciao Bella, attention to the study of ing glass windows. Productively useful as an scripture. Benedict then that Benedict was a man of In AD 679 Benedict made Who would think that an- abrasive in cutting, drilling, made a second pilgrimage to wisdom and one who would his fifth visit to Rome where other one of Mother Nature’s grinding and polishing. You’ll Rome, on his return he persevere, asked him to ac- he obtained collections of miracles is used estheti- find nail files coated with spent two years at the re- company the great teacher, books, relics of saints, cally; however not just to be diamond dust making the nowned monastery of Saint Theodore and his aide Saint knowledge of Gregorian counted in carats? It’s Dia- file stay sharp and last- Honorat on the island of Aidan and entrusted them to Chant and a precentor in mond Dust my dear ladies! ing. Many nail products Lerins off the south coast of Benedict’s care. the person of John, to teach Tiny particles left behind contain diamond dust to France, it was at Lerins that After Theodore was made the Chant to the monks of from the cutting of dia- prevent chipping and also he received the monastic Archbishop of Canterbury, his monasteries. He deco- monds. The hardness of strengthen nails including habit. he requested that Benedict rated his churches so that these tiny particles (similar a pretty shimmer effect. Benedict then set out for head the monastery of Saint all who entered the church, as dust) makes it a popular Check your labels for dia- his third visit to Rome. It was Peter and Saint Paul, Saint even though illiterate, could material used for a variety mond dust which can also be while in Rome on this visit, Augustine’s former monas- better understand and con- of products. 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Pho- and Thursdays from 12-5 Department would like to re- • Cover all vents other memorabilia from the tographs on display in this p.m.; Wednesdays and Fri- mind all Boston residents to • Disconnect water hose neighborhood’s most famous exhibit show how the old days from 12-7 p.m. and Sat- prepare for the frigid tem- and wrap or cover exposed building. The exhibit, Hidden Garden was even configured urdays 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For perature by making your spigot Gems from the Old Boston for ski jumping and tennis more information, visit homes weather tight, make • Wrap water heater with Garden, is a collaborative ef- matches. Stools that were www.theWestEndMuseum.org sure heating systems are insulated water heater fort between the West End used in the corners of box- or call 617-723-2125. running properly and ad- blanket Museum and The Sports ers like Welterweight Cham- About the equately fueled. As residents According to the Massa- Museum. It opened on pion Tony DeMarco—who West End Museum: brace themselves for the chusetts State Sanitary January 3 and runs through trained in the West End— The West End Museum is winter the ISD would like to Code units must be pro- February 11, 2012. will also be displayed along dedicated to the collection, encourage property owners vided with heat beginning “We are thrilled The Sports with seats from the original preservation and interpreta- and residents to prepare for September 15 to June 15. Museum agreed to loan us building. tion of the history and culture the winter: During this time the tem- these photos and other “Over the decades many of Boston’s West End neigh- Service Your Plumbing perature of units must be items. Because the Garden West Enders either worked borhood. The Museum’s per- and Heating Systems: maintained at 68 degrees has always been such an at the Garden as ushers or manent exhibit, “The Last Ten- Planned Repairs are during the day (7:00 am to important part of the West concessionaires or attended ement,” highlights the immi- cheaper than Emergency 11:00 pm) and 64 degrees in End neighborhood, we think the many events. The build- grant history of the neighbor- Repairs the evening (11:01 pm to this exhibit will rekindle ing was a special part of the hood through its decimation • Make sure your heating 6:59 am). some wonderful memories neighborhood then and still under Urban Renewal in systems are up to code and If you or someone you for our visitors,” said John is today,” said Richard 1959; two additional galleries working properly -minimize know is experiencing prob- Caron, a member of the West Johnson, curator for The feature rotating exhibits. The the chances of them break- lems with heating systems, End Museum’s Board of Di- Sports Museum, which is Museum is located near North ing down contact the landlord or prop- rectors. housed on Levels 5 and 6 of Station at 150 Staniford • Do not run out of fuel, try erty manager immediately. The original Boston Gar- the TD Garden. Street, Suite 7. Admission is to keep no less than a quar- If they are unresponsive, den stood from 1928 to 1995 Hidden Gems from the Old free. ter tank of oil tenants should then contact • Keep a service plan the Inspectional Services handy in case of emergen- Department (ISD) at 617- CROSSWORD PUZZLE cies. 635-5300 to file a complaint. Heat Your Home, Not Complaints made outside The 1990s Outdoors: normal business hours ACROSS Keep the Cold Out should be called into the 1. Adherents of Sikhism • Close and secure all Mayor’s 24-Hour Hotline at 6. Before tac and toe storm windows and doors 617-635-4500. Or connect 9. Chap or fella • Install door guards on all with us through Citizens 13. Ivy progression exterior doorways Connect by sending a Text 14. *Richard Gere to Cindy • Apply weather stripping to (REPORT or REPORTAJE to Crawford: "_ __" in 1991 to windows and doors 617-505-1898). 15. Kim Jong-il leads the north section of this region 16. Independent African ruler 17. No vote 18. Relating to ulna NO SNOW? NO PROBLEM! 19. *South Africa's first black president Fruitlands Museum Has Outdoor 21. Skier's delight 23. Salt in Spanish Winter Fun, Flakes or Not! 24. Hawaiian dance 25. Brown messenger Popular “Eyes On Owls”, Harvard Conservation Trust’s 28. *Garth of "Wayne's World" “Winter Trail Challenge” and Nashua River Watershed 30. Mourner's song Association’s “Signs of Animals” to highlight winter schedule 34. Stiff hair or bristle Winter might be off to an unseasonably un-snowy start, 36. ____ en scene but Fruitlands Museum is prepared with an arsenal of fam- 38. Swarms ily-friendly outdoor activities for a wide range of conditions. 40. *"The Lion King" villain Three upcoming highlights include “Eyes on Owls” on 41. *Nirvana's "Nevermind," Sunday, January 22nd, the Harvard Conservation Trust’s e.g. “Winter Trail Challenge” on Saturday, February 4th and the 43. It leads to flight? Nashua River Watershed Association’s “Signs of Animals” 44. "Three's Company" on February 5th. landlord “In addition to our traditional “Winterfest” activities, we 46. "Will be," according to have some great nature-oriented, family focused events Day that allow parents to get the kids out of the house, and in 47. Evoke emotion the case of the trail challenge and signs of animals, out- 48. Cloak doors,” said Susan Davy, Fruitlands Museum’s Interim Di- 50. Longest division of time, rector. “We suggest bundling up — and being ready to have pl. some fun!” 52. *He played John Spartan Families can get up close and personal with six types of in "Demolition Man" live owls on Sunday, January 22nd from 1:00 to 4:00 pm 53. Another spelling for #50 with naturalists Mark and Marcia Wilson, who will Across, sing. 8. Aquatic South American , the house to pitch..." share how to attract and protect owls in one’s own back- 55. As opposed to rent rodent resembling beaver 54. Abomination yard. Space is limited and reservations are required for 57. Cursed 9. *Dream Team's reward 56. Jawaharlal _____ this event by calling 978-456-3924 ext. 292 or e-mailing 60. *It featured Rachel and 10. White-tailed sea eagle 57. Dad to a baby [email protected]. Monica, among others 11. Not far 58. *Starred in "The Hunt The Harvard Conservation Trust is partnering with 64. "_____ in comparison," 12. Applied before feathers For Red October" Fruitlands to offer a “Winter Trail Challenge” on Saturday, past tense 15. *Where U.S. intervened 59. Circulates in an office February 4th, from 1 to 5 P.M. Participants can try out their 65. Followed third Super Bowl 20. Children's book "Is Your 60. Discover map reading skills and collect items along the trials to win 67. Not here Mama a _____?" 61. Ne a mystery prize! 68. Swelling from fluid 22. Days of ___ 62. Exclamation of On February 5th, families are invited to come explore the accumulation 24. Like one who's washed- annoyance trails and fields at Fruitlands from 1 to 5 P.M. with a natu- 69. Large coffee pot up 63. They make up a tennis ralist from the Nashua River Watershed Association in 70. *Franjo Tudjman, e.g. 25. *Country until 1991 match Groton. Visitors will learn about what animals are active 71. *Site of showdown with 26. Legendary cowboy Bill 64. Church seat in the winter, see a few examples of mounted specimens, Branch Davidians 27. Locker room infection? 66. Roth _____ make an animal print card, and go outside to look for signs 72. *"___ About You" 29. Nadas Answers on Page 10 of active animals. 73. What Elmer Fudd does 31. Fair-play watchdogs “Should we get snow, we’ll have sledding on our hills here, DOWN 32. Dineros or loots of course, and snowshoeing and cross country skiing op- 1. Ponzi scheme, e.g. 33. *Form of communication Your Ad portunities made possible by our friends at Eastern Moun- 2. Shirley MacLaine's 1963 that took off tains Sports,” said Davy. EMS is scheduled to be at character 35. Length times width Fruitlands on January 28th and 29th, and again on February 3. "A ____ eye" 37. *New money Could Go 11th and 12th. “In the event of no snow or rain, EMS plans to 4. Minds or listens 39. Nimble and quick do alternate clinics, such as winter hiking, layering, and 5. Impressive display, as in 42. 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If you book a passage for a cruise can you get a refund because the cruise line doesn’t provide you with all details for a refund? MARK CASAVANT & another1 vs. NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE LTD. GEORGE STRAIT - receive the gift of her 16- 1Tara Casavant. ICON 2 (2-CD) song collection of her first SJC-10717 MCA Nashville 18 years with Arista Records. SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS You don’t have to be a fan It all begins with the 1980 460 Mass. 500; 952 N. E. 2d 908; of country music to know beauty “United Together,” December 6, 2010, Argued • September 1, 2011, Decided that George Strait is a ‘liv- trailed by three #1 R&B In 2000, the Casavants effort to reschedule it. Nor- objected to a specific provi- ing legend’. If country music hits — “Jump To It,” “Get It booked a seven-day round- wegian refused to resched- sion in the contract of pas- is not your cup of tea, check Right” and the Grammy trip cruise from Boston to ule their trip, deemed them sage at the time they sought out his two-disc collection Award-winning “Freeway of Bermuda with Norwegian. to have cancelled their voy- to reschedule (or cancel) of 22 tracks anyway — and Love” featuring the late The cruise was scheduled to age, and refused to refund their trip, their claim for a you’ll likely become a fan of Clarence Clemons. The hits depart Boston on Septem- the price of the tickets. The refund was properly denied. his. Sort through and choose just keep coming with, ber 16, 2001. The Casavants Casavants subsequently re- This refund policy was not your favorites from Disc 1 — “Who’s Zoomin’ Who,” “An- paid a deposit of $628 at the tained counsel and sent contained in any of the ma- Ocean Front Property,” “All other Night,” the Jagger/ My Ex’s Live in Texas,” “Ace Richards hit “Jumpin’ Jack time of booking and the re- Norwegian a demand letter terials, including the con- In the Hole,” “Love Without Flash,” the swinging “Jimmy maining balance on July 10, pursuant to G.L. c. 93A, § 9 tract of passage, that the End, Amen,” “I Cross My Lee,” from her ‘Greatest 2001. The total cost of the (3), dated August 22, 2002, Casavants received prior to Heart,” and the catchy Hits’ album, “Willing to For- trip was $2,135.50. At the claiming that they were the scheduled trip. “Check Yes Or No.” Add to give,” and the sweet scent of time of the purchase, the entitled to a refund of the The Supreme Court said: that list from Disc 2 — “A Rose Is Still a Rose.” Du- Casavants were informed price of the tickets plus In view of Norwegian’s “Carrying Your Love With ets were a major part of that Norwegian imposed interest and attorney’s fees response that it had a refund Me,” “I Just Want to Dance Aretha’s early years and the “cancellation fees,” and that based on a number of unfair policy with which the Casa- With You,” putting pen to half-dozen featured, “Love All a cancellation zero to four- and deceptive acts and prac- vants had not complied, but paper via “Write This Down,” the Hurt Away” (George teen days prior to departure tices on the part of Norwe- which Norwegian knew had the touching “The Best Benson), “Sisters Are Doin’ would result in a one hun- gian that violated G.L. c. 93A, not been disclosed, it is rea- Day,” the divided love of It For Themselves” (The dred percent cancellation §§ 2 and 9. sonable to conclude that Nor- “Give It Away,” and the heav- Eurythmics), “I Knew You fee. The Casavants received In its response to the wegian was or should have enly vibe of “I Saw God To- Were Waiting (George their tickets, which included demand letter, Norwegian been aware of its obligation day.” Outstanding collection! Michael), “Through the a “contract of passage,” on or informed the Casavants for to provide the Casavants SHAME - ORIGINAL Storm” (Elton John), the about September 1, 2001. the first time that it was with a refund. This consti- MOTION PICTURE Top 5 R&B hit “It Isn’t, It After the terrorist attacks Norwegian’s policy “to pro- tuted fair notice of the claim, SOUNDTRACK Wasn’t, It Ain’t Never Gonna of September 11, 2001, the vide passengers with a [one and enabled Norwegian to Sony Masterworks Be” (Whitney Houston), and Casavants, fearful of taking hundred percent refund] if make a reasonable tender of London-based composer the previously unreleased a cruise that was scheduled they have an objection to a settlement. The purposes of Harry Escott’s brilliant score mix of “Ever Changing to depart from Boston on Sep- provision in the [contract of the demand provision were provide meaning and emo- Times” duet with Michael tember 16, contacted Norwe- passage],” and, further, be- sufficiently fulfilled. tion for the psychological McDonald. gian several times in an cause the Casavants had not 3. Conclusion. For the drama, Shame. The 15- SHERRIÉ AUSTIN - reasons stated, the judg- tracks include Escott’s CIRCUS GIRL ment for Norwegian on the haunting “Brandon” and Circus Girl Records Casavants’ claim of unfair or “Unravelling” along with the Australian singer/song- deceptive acts under G.L. c. film’s “End Credits.” The pot- writer Sherrié Austin has 93A is reversed, and the pourri of music also features traveled the world much in case is remanded for the piano virtuoso Glenn Gould’s the way a circus travels, but entry of judgment for the contribution of Johann her ‘act’ is performed on a Casavants and for a deter- Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg ‘baker’s dozen’ of songs she mination of their c. 93A Variations — “Aria” and wrote for her album Circus damages, reasonable attor- “Variation 15 Canone Alla Girl. Very much her own ney’s fees, and costs. Quinta” - plus “Prelude No. person, Sherrié has always So ordered. 10 in E Minor” and “Prelude done things her own way, This case says that a & Fugue No. 16 in G Minor.” and for the last 7 years she’s cruise line must clearly tell Tom Tom Club delivers the only written for country you about your rights to can- New Wave hit “Genius of entertainers, including Tim cel or you are entitled to your Love,” followed by Blondie’s McGraw, Blake Shelton, money back. hit “Rapture,” the dance floor George Strait and Trace gem “I Want Your Love” Adkins. Her solo act opens (Chic), and jazz legend John with the album’s title track, • Parks Dept. Fundraiser Coltrane does a fine job on trailed by the introspective (Continued from Page 4) the Rodgers/Hammerstein “Tryin’ To Be Me,” the humor opening of New England’s classic “My Favorite Things.” of “I Didn’t,” the ditty “If I Was largest horticultural event. 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into womanhood ... like yesterday’s Sanborn is an artist whose music has “Long Story Short” proves that roadkill. But when outsiders come to inspired countless other musicians throughout human history, the joke dinner, the events of one night will while creating a body of work that has always been on us. change forever this famously maca- spans the genres of rock ‘n’ roll, ETTA MAY’S WHITE TRASH NOW bre family — a family so very different R&B, pop and jazz. A naturally gifted DIARY – Tuesday, February 7, 2012. from your own — or maybe not. performer, David has helped defined What’s the best way to describe Etta the saxophone’s modern sound while May? “Minnie Pearl with a migraine.” PLAYING LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM influencing a generation. To put it simply, when Etta May takes 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA the stage, she is the reigning Queen 978-454-2299 of Southern Sass. She reflects “You www.LowellAuditorium.com know you’re getting fat when you sit UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN COME FLY AWAY — Thursday, COMEDY in the bathtub and the water in the March 1, 2012. “Come Fly Away” is the toilet rises!” Etta May grew up along- new Broadway musical that brings WILBUR THEATRE side nine older brothers, who referred together the legendary vocals of Frank 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA to their baby sister as “the human Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony www.thewilbur.com sacrifice.” In fact, Etta May’s parents Award-winner Twyla Tharp (Movin’ Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000 — did not realize Etta May was a girl Out). This one-of-a-kind experience GEORGE LOPEZ – Friday, Janu- until she required a training bra. Etta combines the seductive vocals of “Ol’ ary 20, 2012 and Saturday, January May met her husband, Delbert, an Blue Eyes” with the sizzling sound of 21, 2012. George Lopez is a multi- aspiring truck driver, at a friend’s a live on-stage big band and the vis- talented entertainer whose career kegger. From across the yard their ceral thrill of Tharp’s choreography. encompasses television, film, standup eyes locked in a love look. Nine As 14 of the world’s best dancers tell comedy and now late-night television. months later, she was blessed with a the story of four couples falling in and “Lopez Tonight” represents Lopez’s boy, followed by a girl and two more out of love, you will experience the return to series television after co- boys. “That’s where my comedy comes exhilaration of a first kiss, the excite- creating, writing, producing and star- from. I just wait for my husband or ment of a first dance, and the bitter- ring in Warner Bros. Television’s kids to do something stupid, and then sweet moments of a first good-bye in groundbreaking hit sitcom George I write it down.” Etta May, will take a world of sparkling romance and Lopez, which ran for six seasons on you on a redneck ride through the astonishing beauty. Come Fly Away ABC. Lopez has risen to become one Deep South. features a host of beloved Sinatra clas- of the premier comedic talents in the DAVID SPADE — Friday, Febru- sics, including “Fly Me to the Moon,” entertainment industry. He has been ary 10, 2012. Spade first made a name “My Way,” “New York, New York” and praised by audiences and critics alike for himself as a standup comedian. “Witchcraft.” for his work in television, film and He joined the cast of Lorne Michael’s standup, as well as his extensive long-running television show Satur- charity work with various foundations. The “People’s Tenor” Michael Amante takes you on a day Night Live in 1990 as a writer and MUSIC AMAZING JOHNATHAN — Satur- a performer. On the show, he soon romantic journey “from Broadway to the Opera!” Joining day, January 28, 2012. The Amazing gained popularity for such recurring Michael onstage will be Soprano Marissa Famiglietti. Johnathan is an eccentric comic ma- sketches such as “The Hollywood WILBUR THEATRE See ITALIAN EVENTS AND PROGRAMS for more details. gician whose bizarre humor and Minute” in which Spade would sar- 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA unscripted antics have earned him castically shred some of Tinseltown’s peach! An incredible journey! Insect www.TheWilburTheatre.com widespread recognition as one of the biggest stars with his nasty comments. friends! In James and the Giant Peach, GLEN CAMPBELL GOODBYE most original and unique performers Spade also proved an able imperson- THEATER Roald Dahl’s story comes hilariously TOUR — Thursday, February 23, today. His DVD, “Wrong on Every ator of celebrities ranging from Jeff to life in this family show that reveals 2012. The legendary singer/ Level” is the latest example to prove Foxworthy to Tom Petty. WHEELOCK FAMILY THEATRE the wickedness of some and the good- songwriter released his final studio this point. Despite making regular ap- Wheelock College ness of others. Follow James, the wise album, “Ghost on the Canvas.” De- pearances on national television 200 The Riverway Boston, MA Old-Green-Grasshopper and the spite the diagnosis of Alzheimers, shows, his live shows are what Amaz- 617-879-2300 pessimistic Earthworm on their wild Glen will hit the road for his “Goodbye ing Johnathan thrives on. He has lit- MUSEUMS www.WheelockFamilyTheatre.org adventure. And, don’t forget James’ Tour.” “I still love making music,” says erally destroyed audiences and stages THE WIZARD OF OZ – Friday, Feb- mean Aunt Spiker and cruel Aunt Campbell. “And I still love performing with a style that has been described ruary 3; Friday, February 10; Friday, Sponge! for my fans. I’d like to thank them for as a cross between Steve Martin and JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL February 17; Friday, February 24. sticking with me through thick and Alice Cooper. With his impulsive, raw LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Based on the classic 1939 MGM movie, BOSTON OPERA HOUSE thin.” Glen Campbell is best known humor and abrasive wit, he keeps Columbia Point, Boston, MA this magical production will sweep 539 Washington St., Boston, MA for a series of hits in the 1960s and audiences on the edge of their seats IN HER VOICE: JACQUELINE audiences off their feet, from the mo- 617-259-3400 1970s. 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Based on Green “Galveston,” “Rhinestone Cowboy” has added new material but still death, Jacqueline Kennedy recorded “Over the Rainbow,” where they meet Day’s smash-hit album and featuring and “Southern Nights.” Campbell showcases the same impulsive, bizarre a series of interviews with historian the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and such songs as: “Wake Me Up When made history by winning four humor and abrasive wit that has and family friend Arthur Schlesinger, the Scarecrow on the Yellow Brick September Ends,” “Holiday and the Grammys in both country and pop earned him widespread critical acclaim. Jr. At the age of thirty-four, with the Road, and travel together in search of blockbuster title track, this Boston categories in 1967. For “Gentle on My COLIN QUINN: LONG STORY White House years behind her, she the great and powerful Wizard him- premiere tells the story of three life- Mind” he received two awards in coun- SHORT – Sunday, January 29, 2012. was speaking for the historical record self. Featuring such classic songs as long friends forced to choose between try & western, “By the Time I Get to In “Long Story Short,” Colin Quinn — to preserve and shape her hus- “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” and “If their dreams and the safety of Phoenix” did the same in pop. focuses his “articulate brand of com- band’s legacy. The interviews, held on I Only Had a Brain,” The Wizard of Oz surburbia. edy” on the demise of empires, includ- deposit here at the Kennedy Library, is sure to cast its timeless spell over LES MISERABLES — March 13– LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM ing our own. More than standup com- were sealed for 47 years. Jacqueline the entire family. April 1, 2012. 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Gary “US” Bonds created the social satire by Charles Busch focuses Based on Victor Hugo’s epic novel. legendary party record, “Quarter to on the burgeoning midlife crisis of Relentless policeman Javert pursues Three.” He is also known for “School ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS an upper-class, upper-crust, Upper- escaped convict Jean Valjean over is Out,” “School is In,” “Dear Lady West-Side woman, the wife of a doc- decades through the tumult of revo- Twist,” “Twist, Twist Senora,” “Seven ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS Singers and Dancers. Cake sale, tor, who strives to better herself lutionary France. Valjean becomes a Day Weekend,” and others. The “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 am raffle and light refeshments - an en- through frequent nighttime visits to mayor, agrees to raise the daughter Cleftones are known for hits “Little to 1:00 pm every Friday with host Tom joyable afternoon is planned. RSVP museums and theaters. 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Running for nearly Rain,” “One Day More,” “Bring Him Hang Up,” and “South Street.” You 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters 800 performances on Broadway, this Home” and “I Dreamed a Dream.” wouldn’t want to miss Johnny 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. of the Americas -Charity Fund. show received Tony, Drama Desk, and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST — Tillotson, who is famous for chart “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Outer Critics nominations for Best May 29–June 3, 2012. Tale as old records “Poetry In Motion,” “It Keeps Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays WYNDHAM HOTEL, ANDOVER Play, and Charles Busch won the as time, true as it can be. Disney’s Right On A Hurtin’,” “Without You,” 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. 123 Old River Rd., Andover, MA Outer Critics Award for Outstanding Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit “Send Me The Pillow That You Dream “The Nick Franciosa Show” Sun- 1-978-346-9496 Playwriting. This play is for mature Broadway musical, is coming to you! 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This classic musical love story NEIL DIAMOND – June 23, 2012. “Radio Italia Unita” - Thursdays Michael Amante is affectionately 527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA is filled with unforgettable characters, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee 2:00 pm–3:00 pm on www.zumix.org/ known as the “People’s Tenor.” He 617-933-8600 lavish sets and costumes, and daz- and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree, radio or itunes, college radio click on has been crowned the “Prince of High www.BostonChildrensTheatre.org zling production numbers including will take his greatest hits on the road Zumix. For more information, log onto C’s” for his remarkable ability to hit REFELCTIONS OF A ROCK LOB- “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title on a much-anticipated North Ameri- www.italiaunita.org. and sustain with ease, one of the STER — March 3–11, 2012. After song. Experience the romance and can tour. Neil Diamond has had nu- “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica highest notes of a tenor’s voice. With being bullied relentlessly, 17-year- enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and merous hits including: “Forever in WPLM FM 99.1 - Every Sunday Michael’s long history of singing popu- old student Aaron Fricke from Cum- the Beast! Blue Jeans,” “Cherry, Cherry,” “Sweet 9:00 pm–10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. lar Rock and Gospel music, coupled berland, RI sued his high school in Caroline,” “I’m a Believer,” “Girl, You’ll Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's with extensive classical Bel-Canto 1980 for the right to escort his boy- SHUBERT THEATER Be a Woman Soon,” “You Don’t Bring Place. Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. training, he is able to sing even higher friend to his senior prom. In the tradi- 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Me Flowers,” “Red, Red Wine,” with a strength and mastery rarely tion of The Diary of Anne Frank and To 866-348-9738 “America” and many more. Neil’s mu- DANTE ALIGHIERI CULTURAL heard anywhere in the world. Being Kill a Mockingbird, this play deals with www.ShubertTheater.org sical career spans nearly five decades, CENTER able to produce these notes consis- issues of bullying and prejudice. Bos- THE ADDAMS FAMILY – Febru- Neil has sold more than 125 million 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA tently within the context of a moving ton Children’s Theatre is proud to ary 7–19, 2012. They’re creepy and albums worldwide, with a remarkable 781-640-3637 line and in conjunction with a beau- bring a story from local history to en- they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky track record of 16 Top Ten albums, www.DanteAlighieri.net tiful sound, requires not only talent, lighten today’s youth with positive — c’mon, you know that tune! A dream and 37 Top Ten singles. BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC ITALIAN but skilled use of technique. The messages of tolerance and acceptance. cast takes on the quirky characters OPERA ARIAS — Sunday, Janu- most prolific tenor of all time, Luciano in a new and original Addams Family SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB ary 15, 3:00 pm. Sponsored by the Pavarotti, the “King of High C’s,” once BOSTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE tale. As the musical begins, there are Double Tree Hotel Pirandello Lyceum. Free to Pirandello described the feeling this way: “Ex- The Plaza Theatre at the Boston storm clouds gathering over the 400 Soldiers Road, Boston, MA members. Public invited. cited and happy, but with a strong Center for the Arts Addams Family home. Wednesday is 617-562-4111 undercurrent of fear. The moment I 539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA falling in love, young Pugsley, jealous www.ScullersJazz.com BRAINTREE TOWN HALL actually hit the note, I almost lose 617-933-8600 of his sister’s attention, begs her to DAVID SANBORN – February 10, 854 Washington Street, consciousness. A physical, animal www.BostonChildrensTheatre.org keep torturing him severely, while 2012. Renowned and revered the Braintree MA sensation seizes me. Then I regain JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH mother Morticia fears being upstaged world over as one of the greatest saxo- ITALIAN FIESTA - March 25, 2012 control.” Amante experiences this — March 17–25, 2012. A magical and discarded by her daughter’s lurch phone players of all-time, David at 2:00 pm. Featuring Italian Folk thrilling sensation as well. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 13, 2012

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli Ouch! Friday the 13! So what’s new? Well, a sufficient we read that having her heart broken really vocabulary — COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED can kill a woman. Researchers say women and brains.” BAKED SCALLOPS suffering from heartrending tragedies, like Robyn’s a romantic breakup or death of a loved one, brilliant hus- 1 pound scallops 2 tablespoons butter or are NINE times more likely to die from sud- band, Paul 25 Ritz- or Hi-Ho-type margarine den cardiac failure. The danger is so obvi- Waters, says, “Profanity is the use of strong crackers crushed 2 tablespoons white wine ous, it’s called “broken heart syndrome.” Doc- words by weak people.” 1 tablespoon chopped Paprika tors believe the danger is chemical. The sud- Ah, money! Russian billionaire Dmitry parsley Salt den rush of grief from the death of a beloved Rybolovleva paid $88 million for a 10-room mate triggers a flood of adrenaline and other New York City apartment that he’s giving to Spread some butter or margarine at bottom of baking dish stress hormones to pour into the system, his daughter, 22-year-old college student (10" x 12" x 2"). Wash scallops and drain excess water. Place which causes the heart’s main pumping Ekaterina Rybolovleva, as a place to crash scallops in baking dish. Blend melted butter into cracker chamber to suddenly inflate and fail. Women when she visits the city. crumbs. *Spread crumbs over scallops. Pour two tablespoons younger than age 55 were 9.6 times more Cold! Hard cash! A week before Christmas of white wine in a glass with two tablespoons of clam juice likely to suffer from “broken heart syndrome” 1777, George Washington and his Continen- or water. Sprinkle gently over cracker crumbs and scal- than men. Some scientists believe men may tal Army established camp at Valley Forge, lops. Sprinkle paprika over the cracker crumbs. Cover and be less likely to suffer from the condition Pennsylvania, for the winter, remaining bake at 400°F for fifteen or twenty minutes or until scal- because their bodies are more used to han- there until June 1778. It’s true that as many lops are the right consistency to serve. dling stress. The experts also note that a good as 2,000 men died during those six months, NOTE: *When preparing the above recipe for my husband shock-like winning a lottery — can also cause but it wasn’t because of the weather. The and me, I sprinkle garlic powder over the scallops before add- a health crisis. Enough said! close quarters were a breeding ground ing the cracker crumbs and remaining ingredient. We enjoy the Chewing gum will soothe and quiet your for typhus, typhoid, dysentery, and pneumo- garlic flavoring. soul just as well as yoga or a massage, say nia, but the main killer was mismanage- I often bake this meal in my heated toaster oven set on broil. experts, and it costs a lot less! People who ment and indifference. Pennsylvania farm- I cover scallops with aluminum foil before placing in toaster chew gum are far less likely to report that ers elected to sell their produce to the British oven. Broil for about eight to ten minutes. Then set the toaster they are feeling stresses than those who go instead of the new United States because oven to bake for the remaining time needed. without, according to a new study. Scientists they trusted the English sterling over the I serve mashed potatoes or rice pilaf along with French-cut aren’t sure if gum chewers are simply hap- recently minted American money. beans and/or carrot strips topped with butter or margarine. pier people by nature or if engaging in the Interesting! During the American Revolu- tasty pastime somehow triggers those feel- tion, many brides did not wear white gowns ings. Some think a rosier outlook may result during their wedding; as a sign of rebellion, Vita can be reached at [email protected] from stimulation of the vagus nerve, a key they wore red. to inducing relaxation. Licking the bowl, after a new study found Pastor Greg Beutel of Fort Worth, whose that a 2009 E. coli outbreak that sickened at • East Boston Adult Ed. Graduations Hyundai was badly damaged when a city least 80 people in 30 states was caused by streetlight fell on it. When he contacted Fort eating raw cookie dough. Some people who (Continued from Page 3) Worth officials for compensation for the buy cookie dough, researchers noted, “had stated, “Many of my students and are very proud to be a $2,000 in damage, he was told, “It’s an act of no plans to actually bake cookies.” passed their GED Exams GED recipient because they God.” For you individuals who are know-it-all! and/or passed their U.S. are no longer stigmatized The Marist College Institute for Public What play was Abraham Lincoln watching Citizenship Tests with the with being called a high- Opinion found that “whatever” was the most when he was assassinated? He was watch- U.S. Immigration Depart- school drop-out. annoying verbal filler in casual conversation ing a comedy called My American Cousin by ment and are all looking for- Mr. Dom Avellani, the for the third consecutive year. “Like” and “you Tom Taylor. What is the most common name ward to a better future and founder and director of the know” were voted second and third most in the world? Mohammed. Where was the become more American.” East Boston Adult Ed. Cen- annoying, respectively. earliest toilet seat found? In the city of Ren Avellani, the Com- ter, offers an open invitation One more time! The one word we use at Akhetatem, Egypt (from circa 1350 B.C.). puter and GED (English) to all youths and adults and least 400 to 500 times a day is the word “I.” Seats made of stone; pottery and wood were teacher stated: “Many of my to any individual to take “I want you to remember what I said here!” used on top of large bowls of sand. What leg- GED students were very advantage of our educa- An upstate New York high school has can- endary rock star was really a blond who dyed happy to pass all of their ex- tional center at 119 London celed its winter ball to stop students “grind- his hair black? Elvis Presley. Be aware, most ams and are now looking to Street, East Boston, MA. ing” on the dance floor. Skaneateles High burglaries occur in the winter. a better job, better education, (Tel: 617-567-7873). School officials tried banning lascivious Ready for some deadly stuff? In Victorian dancing, teaching traditional dance steps, times there was an intense fear of being — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — and giving students more room to dance, but buried alive. So when someone died, a small the grinding continued. “We determined we hole was dug from the casket to the surface, THE couldn’t hold another school-wide dance,” said and then a string was tied around the dead the principal. person’s finger, which was then attached to Johnny Christy Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill says, “With a small loud bell, hung on the surface of the some of today’s dance steps you don’t know if grave. If someone was buried alive, they could the guy on the floor is a good dancer or a bad ring the bell and whoever was on duty would drunk.” go and dig them up. Someone was on duty Orchestra Carlo Scostumato, says, “The difference twenty-four hours a day — therefore the between wrestling and dancing is that some graveyard shift. MUSIC FOR ALL holds are barred in wrestling.” Show business reminiscing with the OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Polls! Polls! Be aware, a recent poll revealed stately musicologist Albert Natale. Ethel Hillary Clinton is now the most popular Merman says four must be her unlucky national political figure in the U.S., with 64% number. “I married (fourth husband) Ernest of Americans saying they have a “very favor- Borgnine in 1964, and about four weeks was 1st Generation able” or “mostly favorable” opinion of her. 34% all I could stand with the fella!” Ava Gardner Italian-American say the country would be better off now if was frequently asked what she saw in Mickey Hillary were president. 47% say it would be Rooney. “In retrospect, I think one reason Vita Orlando Sinopoli about the same. Only 29% say things would that I married him was what he saw in me be better if John McCain were president. Do ... Don’t forget, he was one of the biggest Shares with us you agree? Must admit, women are better movie stars at that time, and I was fresh from a delightful recollection managers than men! Hey! None of us would the cotton and tobacco fields of North Caro- be alive if our mothers weren’t good manag- lina. The great Ingrid Bergam once said: of her memories as a child ers! They manage to bring us into this world. “Never marry a director. He’ll want to direct growing up in They managed to keep us fed and healthy. you at home, too. It happened to me with They managed to keep the home organized Roberto Rossellini, and Paulette Goddard says Boston’s “Little Italy” and clean. They managed to assist in our the same of Charlie Chaplin.” Lee Strasberg and a collection of school homework. They managed to change on Barbra Streisand: “The women have come the bed sheets, etc. Bless them! a long way in Hollywood when the most pow- Italian family recipes Trust in government, after a Gallup poll erful one in movies is also the least lovely.” from the homeland. found that 64 percent of Americans rate the Ethel Merman says Eartha Kitt sounds like honesty and ethical standards of members a cat in heat. And Don Ameche got an award of Congress as “low” or “very low,” their worst for break-dancing in Cocoon, only all his danc- Great as Gifts rating on record. In fact, Congress now rates ing was done by a stunt double. Doesn’t the FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM below telemarketers. dancer deserve his own junior Oscar? So said and in local bookstores — ask for Scornato! Citrulo! Practicing what you James Coco. John Wayne and his drinking Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN preach, after Australian Communications buddy Ward Bond went around wrecking Minister Stephen Conroy, who is in charge careers with their gung-ho willingness to of broadcasting standards, said the F-word on blacklist anyone who politically disagreed live television. He quickly added, “Excuse me.” with them during the 1950s. So stated The astute Robyn Waters of Swampscott, Melvyn Douglas. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM says, “Profanity is an evidence of the lack of AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 13, 2012 Page 13 2012 Boston Flower & Garden Show

Last week, I left off in the the place we discovered the “By Tonight.” I added, “That’s middle of a trip to Italy sev- day before. As a matter of fact, the difference.” eral years ago. My friends and once we returned there, we On the way back to the ho- I arrived in Rome, checked would eat there each day un- tel, the driver told us that, on into a hotel where two rooms til we were to leave Rome and the following night, the trav- were reserved for us, settled head north. eling opera troupe from La in and were ready to begin After dinner, we headed out Scala in Milan would be per- investigating the wonders of again and continued our site forming Aida in a Roman the Eternal City. Before I left seeing. This time, it was the ruin that was located on the home, Babbononno told me to Tivoli Gardens with all of the outskirts of Rome. The ruin remember what to look for in fountains that adorned it. had once been part of Emperor the way of history in the dif- When it was time to leave, we Hadrian’s palace, and during ferent parts of Italy. He said headed for the Via Veneto, the summer months, the gov- that Sicily and the south of the Newbury Street of Rome. ernment in Rome would host Italy were influenced by At the head of the street open air opera events. He Magma Design Group, Inc. Greek, Albanian, Phoeni- where the Hotel Excelsior on suggested that if we wanted cian, North African and Span- one side and the American to see it, we would have to Spring’s most coveted Garden Show is produced by ish cultures and people. Embassy on the other. From purchase tickets at the Rome event, the Boston Flower & Paragon Group, event mar- Rome was the center of the there, the next several blocks Opera House on the next day. Garden Show, will return to keter and producer of major western world during the re- are composed of sidewalk We agreed to go. the Seaport World Trade events, including the New public and the empire and cafés and designer boutiques After breakfast on the fol- Center, 200 Seaport Boule- England International Auto northern Italy was led the that cater to people with un- lowing day, Sal and I headed vard, Boston on Wednesday, Show and the National Golf way during the Renaissance. limited funds. Evening was to the Rome Opera House to March 14 through Sunday, Expo Boston. We were now in Rome and it approaching and it was time purchase tickets for that March 18, 2012 to offer hun- For further information, was time to explore the re- for a cup of espresso and a evening. We wound up in a dreds of ideas for adding the please call Carolyn Weston, mains of the civilization that snack. We walked several short line. There was only “wow” factor and a welcom- Show Director, Paragon led the world 2,000 years ago. blocks looking in the windows one person in front of us who ing vibe to one’s outdoor Group at 781-273-5533, When our driver arrived, we of Prada, Armani, Gucci, was yelling at the ticket spaces. The theme — First ext. 108 or log on to gave him an outline of what Pucci, Adolfo, Ferragamo, seller in Japanese. The Impressions — will showcase www.thebostonflowershow.com. we wanted to see and he com- Cartier; you name it, and if ticket seller was yelling back ways to express one’s per- plied, by not only taking us to it was high end, it was there. in Italian and neither under- sonality and style as well as LEGAL NOTICE different locations, but by add- We found a sidewalk café that stood each other. Finally, in add enjoyment and value to Commonwealth of Massachusetts ing in bits of historical infor- was to our liking and decided exasperation, the Japanese one’s property. The Trial Court mation. We toured the Coli- to watch the world go by over man yelled out, “Oh s—t.” I Set to the backdrop of over Middlesex Probate and Family Court seum, the Roman Forum, a cup of coffee. I’m a people asked if I could help, seeing 25 garden displays by cut- 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 the Pantheon, the Circus watcher, and it was fascinat- the man swore in English. I ting-edge landscape profes- Docket No. MI11P6221EA Maximus and the rest of the ing. Tourists from all over the started out with, “You speak sionals and area nurseries, In the Estate of ruins that pertained to Ro- world passed by looking in the English?” The man said, visitors to the 2012 Boston ROBERT S. SWIFT man life around the time of store windows and at other “Yeah, I’m Japanese-Ameri- Flower & Garden Show will Late of SOMERVILLE, MA 02143 the Caesars. I had a camera tourists looking in store win- can from Hawaii. I tried to also enjoy 48 lectures and Date of Death November 15, 2011 that I had bought at the re- dows. A table near ours was explain to this guy that I need demonstrations by top gar- NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL quest of my mother. Prior to composed of British tourists, seven tickets in a row, but we den writers, industry profes- To all persons interested in the above this point in time, every- one of whom asked us if we don’t seem to be communi- sionals and chefs, shopping captioned estate, a petition has been presented where I traveled, I tried to were American. I assumed cating too well.” I told him from 200 vendors featuring requesting that a document purporting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and avoid looking like a tourist that they heard us speaking that we would help and Sal thousands of plants and allowed and that Donald S. Swift of Arlington, with a camera around my English. When we told them relayed the information to hundreds of the newest gar- MA be appointed executor/trix, named in the neck. Mom said, “You’re go- we were American, we the ticket seller in Italian. dening products, as well as will to serve Without Surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, ing to Italy. If you don’t take wound up in a two table con- The seller grumbled and then chances to take home excit- YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE pictures, don’t come home.” versation. One of the men produced the seven tickets. ing giveaways. A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID I took the hint and bought a from the other table men- The man thanked us and left. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) Kodak 120, a small camera tioned that their wives were We bought the tickets for the • Meet HGTV star John ON JANUARY 31, 2012. with a cartridge inside that constantly being approached four of us and headed out. Gidding, host of Curb In addition, you must file a written affidavit of allowed 20 pictures to be by Italian men who were That afternoon, we ate din- Appeal: The Block, when objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection is taken. This way, I wouldn’t making passes. Sal tried to ner at the first place we had he visits the show Fri- based, within (30) days after the return day (or look like a tourist and Mom explain the Italian male discovered and told the pro- day, March 16 to demon- such other time as the court, on motion with would be satisfied. With two mentality to the Brits, but prietor that we took his ad- strate easy garden design notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. dozen rolls of film in my they really couldn’t under- vice and had now returned. makeovers. MUPC SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE possession, I figured I could stand. I offered one of my fa- He thanked us and the home • Become an Urban Gar- To all persons who may have an interest in take pictures of everything vorite stories in an attempt made wine was complimen- dening Guru: Stop by on the above-captioned estate, the Division of I saw. Actually, it was a to explain the situation: “To tary throughout dinner. your way home from the Medical Assistance and, if interested, to the Office of the Attorney General and the United good thing I brought the film understand the Italian male Later, our driver brought us office for the After Work Ur- States Department of Veterans Affairs; from the states, as the cam- mentality, I want you to pic- to the location that had been ban Gardening Series in Notice is being sent to you as you may have era was so new, they didn’t ture the following … a side- Emperor Hadrian’s Palace which city garden center a legal interest in this case, in order to inform you of your rights. have it or the film in Italy as walk café like this one with and the open air opera. staff and horticultural non- Under the new Massachusetts Uniform of yet. several gentlemen from vari- We entered and were profits will lead programs Probate Code Inventory and Accounts are That afternoon, when it ous parts of the world sitting, brought to our seats by an on growing edibles in con- not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice was time for dinner, we de- sipping coffee and discussing usher. I looked at the isle be- tainers, community gardens regarding the administration from the cided to take the advice of the either business or world hind ours and there was the and gardening in small Personal Representative and can Petition man who owned the restau- events. Just then, a very well man we had helped at the spaces. the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and rant that was near the hotel, endowed young lady wearing opera house that morning. • Learn the Value of Curb expenses of administration. Interested the one we had eaten at the a tight knitted dress hap- We said hello and he spoke Appeal: Local real estate parties are entitled to Petition the Court day before. He had told us to pened to walk by. In admira- to the people with him in professionals will offer land- to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting try different places and then tion of her beauty, the men Japanese. I don’t know what scape staging tips and the powers of the appointed Personal return to his place as it was had comments to make. The he said, but they all stood up, estimate the true value of Representative. the best. That afternoon, we Irishman looked and said, “By bowed and said thank you at specific landscape upgrades. Petitioner requests to be permitted to file a MUPC Bond. ate at the restaurant where the Saints.” The Englishman the same time. They turned • Get the Party Started: WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, Fetuccini Alfredo was in- looked and said, “By Jove.” out to be his wife, his mother Local chefs will transform First Justice of this Court. vented. It was good, but it was The American looked and and his four kids. We bowed easily-grown produce and Date: January 3, 2012 expensive and the place was said, “By God.” The Arab back and said, “You’re wel- herbs into party-starting Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate filled with tourists. As a re- looked and said, “By Allah.” come.” Within a minute of appetizers for your next Run date: 1/13/12 sult, we decided to return to The Italian looked and said, sitting down, the lights backyard bash. dimmed and the Aida started • Strut Your Stuff in Fully Insured with camels and horse drawn Floral Competitions: The chariots crossing the stage. Your Ad Lic #017936 annual tradition continues The production was mag- as the Massachusetts Hor- nificent and we were en- ticultural Society and the Could Go thralled with what we saw. In Garden Club Federation my mind, I envisioned Ro- of Massachusetts coordin- Here Heating & Air Conditioning mans being entertained at ate colorful competitions Sales, Service & Installation that same spot some 2,000 amongst the region’s top For information years before, maybe some of amateur floral arrangers about advertising in Ken Shallow them my ancestors … wow! and horticulturists, all set to the Post-Gazette, 617.593.6211 [email protected] To be continued … the show theme. call 617-227-8929. GOD BLESS AMERICA The 2012 Boston Flower & Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 13, 2012

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) lic and Cuban-American. right to political speech, well have to resort to the subway train in Lower Man- ter in those three “Death Others surely will emerge which includes the right to same strategy not to get hattan. The shootings Wish” flicks. Actually the too. Possible candidate might assemble to support candi- “Newted.” Unions and liber- brought all kinds of issues first “Death Wish” movie in even be US Senator Scott dates with money. The als decry the Citizens United such as subway violence, 1975 seemed to mirror the Brown who hopefully will Supremes basically said that ruling but they also use the gun control, a citizen’s right Goetz shootings eight years take on the Oklahoma Congress had illegally re- same kind of super PACs too. to protect himself and of later. There was many who transplant and Harvard elit- stricted that right with If corporations aren’t people, course, there was the race blamed Charles Bronson for ist in ’12 and beat her at the McCain-Feingold. doesn’t that mean unions thing too. the actions of an alleged polls. You can bet that super aren’t either? The slopes are Ramseur admitted that he shooter in fear of his life PACS will be out in full force getting slippery for all sides. and the other three teens riding a New York subway The Supreme Court and this coming year with big President Obama’s sup- approached Goetz for the train. Super PAC Boomerang unions getting just as dirty porters has already said time, a cigarette and five However, many others saw There was a great Janu- as big business. The real it will have a billion doll- bucks but Goetz who had Goetz protecting himself ary 3 editorial in the Wall charade is that PACs must ars to spend in the 2012 been recently mugged twice which is why he was acquit- Street Journal on the so- be formally independent of campaign and you can told police he was only de- ted of those attempted mur- called super PACs that candidates even if we all bet lots of that money will fending himself. He shot five der charges by a jury of his should be required reading know that candidates are be poured into negative times with an unregistered peers. Bronson character for both liberal and conser- backing them. Look at Re- campaigning. handgun and hit all his tar- became a cult hero and movie vative activists. These super store Our Future, this super gets. In 1987, Goetz was ac- audiences were cheering PACs are a result of the US PAC has spent well north of Survivor of NY quitted of attempted murder him out loud from their Supreme Court’s 2010 Citi- a million bucks in Iowa “Subway Vigilante” but found guilty of illegal seats. zens United ruling. Liberals pounding Newt Gingrich into Shootings Dies at 45 weapon possession and Ask me if I felt sorry for say this ruling created a dust for Romney while Rom- On Christmas Day, as I served 8½ months in jail. Goetz’s victims and I tell you “loophole” to evade campaign ney gets to sound like poor read the newspaper obits, I Many in the liberal com- not. Bernhard Goetz walked financing restrictions from Sgt. Schultz claiming he noticed a large one written munity as usual spent most out of that subway train un- those big bad corporations. knows nothing about any- up on James Ramseur who of their time blaming Goetz hurt, he could have been However, the “loophole” is thing. was one of four teens shot and threw in the race card carried out by the medical actually the US Constitution You can also bet the house by Bernhard H. Goetz, the too. At the time of the shoot- examiner’s office. For James itself. The High Court said that the Elizabeth Warren so-called subway vigilante ings many of this crowd Ramseur, ironically he sur- the Journal editorial merely campaign will have its own back on December 22, 1984. blamed Hollywood, especially vived December 22, 1984 but restored the right of corpo- super PAC trying to destroy Ramseur’s body was found the Charles Bronson charac- not December 22, 2011. rations and unions to exer- Scott Brown with negative in a motel room. It occurred cise their First Amendment advertising and Brown may on the 27th anniversary of the day he was shot by Goetz LEGAL NOTICE on a Lexington Avenue MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS LEGAL NOTICE Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1175-C1, ECONOMY PARKING GARAGE SNOW MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY LEGAL NOTICE MELTERS, at LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT in EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite Commonwealth of Massachusetts 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting professional consulting services The Trial Court 11:00 A.M. local time on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, immediately after which, in a designated for MPA CONTRACT NO. A300-D1, FY12-14 MEP ENGINEERING SERVICES. The Authority is Middlesex Probate and Family Court room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. seeking a multi-disciplinary fi rm or team to provide professional services with an emphasis on Me- 208 Cambridge Street chanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering. The Consultant shall demonstrate expertise in the Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local Cambridge, MA 02141 time on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, immediately after which, in a designated room, the fi led following disciplines including but not limited to HVAC, fi re protection, plumbing, electrical, lighting, Docket No. MI11P6042EA energy engineering and modeling, and sustainable design. The Consultant shall demonstrate its abil- sub-bids will be opened and read publicly. ity to manage costs effectively and shall be experienced in providing similar services on an on-call, In the Estate of NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS as needed basis. The Consultant must be able to work closely with the Authority and other interested ANNE L. JENKS DEPARTMENT Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, parties in order to provide such services in a timely and effective manner. The projects may range Late of ARLINGTON, MA 02476 Massachusetts AT 9:00 a.m. LOCAL TIME ON Tuesday, January 31, 2012. from small and simple to relatively large and complex. Date of Death September 16, 2011 The work includes ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING ECONOMY PARKING GARAGE THAT WILL The scope of work may include new construction, alterations or additions to various facilities such as, NOTICE OF PETITION FOR HOUSE TWO 40-TON SNOW MELTERS AND THEIR RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE. THIS WILL airline terminals, maintenance facilities, garages, sheds, warehouses, electrical substations, pump PROBATE OF WILL CONSIST OF TWO, PRE-CAST CONCRETE, THREE-STORY ADDITIONS WHICH WILL ALLOW houses, elevators, escalators, and security systems. Systems will include heating, chilled water and To all persons interested in the above PLACEMENT OF ACCUMULATED SNOW FROM THE UPPER LEVEL OF THE GARAGE INTO high temperature hot water and steam supply, air conditioning and ventilation, automatic temperature captioned estate, a petition has been THE TOP OF THE MELTERS AT FLOOR LEVEL. controls, lighting, fi re protection and fi re alarm systems, plumbing systems, high and low voltage presented requesting that a document Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012. purporting to be the last will of said electrical systems. The consultant may also provide assistance with the Authority’s implementation In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, General Bidders must submit with their decedent be proved and allowed and that of energy effi ciency measures including energy assessment and modeling, high effi ciency and LED bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an lighting retrofi ts, Demand Control Ventilation, HVAC retro-commissioning, and monitoring and veri- Charles H. Riley Jr., Esq. of Nahant, MA be appointed executor/trix, named in the will to Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of GENERAL BUILDING fi cation. Services may include but shall not be limited to existing conditions assessment, conceptual AND CONSTRUCTION, The estimated contract cost is $1,300,000.00. or schematic drawings and outline specifi cations, design development, or construction drawings serve Without Surety. and specifi cations, construction services, resident inspection services, cost estimates and analyses, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their investigations, retro-commissioning, reports, value engineering, and energy audits. Abatement of YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management hazardous or contaminated materials is not included in the scope of work for this agreement. A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the sub-bid category of COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. The Authority expects to select two consultants. However, the Authority reserves the right to select a TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) different number if it is deemed in its best interest to do so. The consultants will be awarded a contract Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital ON JANUARY 26, 2012. in an amount to be determined, however the total amount will not exceed $1,000,000.The services Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may In addition, you must file a written affidavit shall be authorized on a work order basis. issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. of objections to the petition, stating specific Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in facts and grounds upon which the objection response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services is based, within (30) days after the return day the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the questionnaires SF 330 with the appropriate number of Part IIs. W/M/DBE Certifi cation of the prime (or such other time as the court, on motion Commonwealth of Massachusetts. and subconsultants shall be current at the time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) the W/M/DBE certifi cation letter from the Supplier Diversity Offi ce, formerly known as State Offi ce of accordance with Probate Rule 16. percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) within its submittal. The Consultant shall also WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, provide litigation and legal proceedings information, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, First Justice of this Court. or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the in a separate sealed envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. See www.massport.com/ Date: December 29, 2011 Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The doing-business/Pages/CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx for more details on litigation and legal Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do proceedings history submittal requirements. Run date: 1/13/12 business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful In order to be eligible for selection, all aspects of Section 38A1/2, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be satisfi ed including the majority of the fi rm’s Board of The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials Directors or ownership shall be registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety with the applicable provisions of the statute. Consultants shall furnish professional registration status LEGAL NOTICE company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages of the fi rm’s board of directors or ownership. All individuals responsible for technical disciplines shall, to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General upon commencement of the project, be registered Architects or Engineers, in that discipline, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Trial Court wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, The submission shall be evaluated on basis of: (1) current relevant experience on projects of similar Middlesex Probate and Family Court which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner complexity, (2) experience and geographic location of the Project Manager and experience of other 208 Cambridge Street of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. key personnel to be assigned to the project, (3) experience and expertise of sub consultants, (4) Cambridge, MA 02141 The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance familiarity with MGL, including fi led sub-bid experience, (5) cost management capabilities, (6) M/W/ Docket No. MI11P6107EA and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00. Said policy DBE and affi rmative action efforts, (7) familiarity with this type of assignment and a demonstrated In the Estate of shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See ability to respond in a timely manner, (8) current level of work with the Authority, (9) past performance CATHERINE T. STEARNS the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for for the Authority, if any, (10) experience with sustainable design, and (11) litigation and legal proceed- a/k/a Catherine Stearns complete details. ings history. Late of MEDFORD, MA 02155 Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: The selection shall involve a two-step process, including the shortlisting of a minimum of three fi rms Date of Death November 15, 2011 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING based on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, NOTICE OF PETITION FOR followed immediately by a fi nal selection. The Authority reserves the right to interview the fi rms prior WATERPROOFING, DAMP-PROOFING, AND CAULKING to fi nal selection if deemed appropriate. By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept PROBATE OF WILL PLUMBING the terms and conditions of the Authority’s standard agreement, which can be found on the Author- To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been ELECTRICAL ity’s web page at www.massport.com. The exception to this standard agreement is the insurance The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section requirement of $1,000,000 of commercial general liability. The Consultant shall specify in its cover presented requesting that a document 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage. purporting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that to reject any or all proposals and General Bids. Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”). Fifteen (15) copies of a bound Michael Stearns of Stoneham, MA be This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that document and one PDF version on a disc each limited to: 1) an SF 330 including the appropriate appointed executor/trix, named in the will to not less than 10% of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise contractors. number of Part IIs, 2) no more than 5 sheets (10 pages) of information contained under SF 330 Sec- serve Without Surety. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding tion H addressing the evaluation items (except for the litigation and legal proceedings history), and 3) IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be no more than 3 sheets (5 pages) of other relevant material not including a 3 page (max.) cover letter, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE deemed responsive and eligible. covers, and dividers shall be addressed to Houssam H. Sleiman, P.E., CCM, Director of Capital A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority Programs and Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, February COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements 23, 2012 at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, Capital Programs Department, TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, East Boston, MA 02128. Any submission that exceeds the page ON JANUARY 26, 2012. limit set here or that is not received by the Capital Programs Department in a timely manner shall In addition, you must file a written affidavit Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information provided to the Authority in any of objections to the petition, stating specific (Executive Order 11246). Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and the Authority will not be, facts and grounds upon which the objection The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior or deemed to have been, proprietary or confi dential, although the Authority will use reasonable efforts is based, within (30) days after the return day to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or consultants retained by the (or such other time as the court, on motion certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs All questions relative to your submission shall be directed only to Catherine Wetherell, Deputy Direc- accordance with Probate Rule 16. Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality tor of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs at (617) 568-3501. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, in or reject any or all proposals. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY First Justice of this Court. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY DAVID S. MACKEY Date: December 29, 2011 DAVID S. MACKEY INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 01/13/12 Run date: 1/13/12 Run date: 01/13/12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 13, 2012 Page 15

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Jones Stays with Jones hit .247 with 13 hom- signed his $106 million, six and lost the hockey match- LEGAL NOTICE NY Yankees ers and 33 RBIs. He is a 5- year deal, rumor had it up on January 2 by a 4-3 Andruw time All-Star and a 10-time Ramirez was upset with the score. It is good seeing Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Jones is Golden Glove winner. Best switch but Marlins Manager hockey played where it was Middlesex Probate and Family Court staying put known in his career as a Ozzie Guillen sold Ramirez meant to be played, outside 208 Cambridge Street with the NY member of the Atlanta on the idea to switch infield in the cold on the ice. Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI11P5447EA Yankees Braves. He was an everyday positions. Ramirez said he Hockey has found a second- In the Estate of on a $2 mil- guy and once a home run spoke with the manager and ary home in Boston with FELICITA BERMINGHAM lion one- slugger but remains a right- said, “What we want is to win Fenway Park becoming a a/k/a FELICITA G. BERMINGHAM year deal. hand threat off the bench. with the Marlins. We will see new popular venue now Late of NATICK, MA 01760 This past The NY Yankees need him what’s going to happen with sharing ice time with TD Date of Death August 2, 2011 season, off the bench again this year. the position switch and Garden. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL SS Ramirez everything else. If it’s third To all persons interested in the above Shifts to Third Base base, OK. Wherever they put captioned estate, a petition has been LEGAL NOTICE Hanley Ramirez has de- me to win, I will do so.” presented requesting that a document LEGAL NOTICE purporting to be the last will of said cided to take over third base With Reyes at shortstop Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts decedent be proved and allowed and that The Trial Court so Miami Marlins newcomer and Ramirez at third base, The Trial Court Francis D. Bermingham of Groton, MA be Middlesex Probate and Family Court Jose Reyes can play short- the Marlins become stronger Middlesex Probate and Family Court appointed executor/trix, named in the will to 208 Cambridge Street serve Without Surety. stop in 2012. When Reyes defensively at both infield 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Docket No. MI11P6051EA positions. Offensively, the Docket No. MI11P6114EA In the Estate of team has improved now hav- A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID In the Estate of COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE MARY F. MCMORROW LEGAL NOTICE ing Reyes who hit .337 to ADA M. PACITTI TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) a/k/a FLORENCE MARY MCMORROW a/k/a ADA PACITTI ON FEBRUARY 6, 2012. Late of BEDFORD, MA 01730 win the 2011 batting crown AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS playing for the NY Mets and Late of NEWTON, MA 02458 In addition, you must file a written affidavit Date of Death November 30, 1977 Date of Death October 10, 2011 of objections to the petition, stating specific 523 SPRAGUE STREET Ramirez who was the 2009 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NOTICE OF PETITION FOR facts and grounds upon which the objection PROBATE OF WILL DEDHAM, MA 02026 batting champ is a career is based, within (30) days after the return day 617-347-9104 PROBATE OF WILL To all persons interested in the above .306 hitter. (or such other time as the court, on motion captioned estate, a petition has been 781-286-8402 FAX To all persons interested in the above with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in presented requesting that a document Eastie Jets Lose Close One captioned estate, a petition has been presented accordance with Probate Rule 16. purporting to be the last will of said decedent TO: OWNER OR OWNERS, at Fenway Park requesting that a document purporting to be WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, be proved and allowed and that George N. AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS the last will of said decedent be proved and First Justice of this Court. The East Boston Jets allowed and that Gianleo A. Duca of Clifton Tobia of Gardner, MA be appointed executor/ HAS HAD A Date: January 9, 2012 played the Latin Academy Park, NY be appointed executor/trix, named in trix, named in the will to serve Without Surety. 2003 CHEVY BOX TRUCK Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, the will to serve Without Surety. Dragons at Fenway Park Run date: 1/13/12 YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE IN THEIR POSSESSION IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID SINCE 2009. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) REGISTRY OF MOTOR COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE LEGAL NOTICE ON JANUARY 26, 2012. VEHICLES HAS NO RECORD LEGAL NOTICE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) In addition, you must file a written affidavit VIN #1GBJG31U131116488. ON JANUARY 26, 2012. Commonwealth of Massachusetts of objections to the petition, stating specific Commonwealth of Massachusetts In addition, you must file a written affidavit The Trial Court facts and grounds upon which the objection IF YOU CAN PROVE OWNERSHIP, The Trial Court of objections to the petition, stating specific Middlesex Probate and Family Court is based, within (30) days after the return day CALL MIKE SORRENTINO AT Middlesex Probate and Family Court facts and grounds upon which the objection is 208 Cambridge Street (or such other time as the court, on motion THE ABOVE NUMBER. 208 Cambridge Street based, within (30) days after the return day (or Cambridge, MA 02141 with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in Cambridge, MA 02141 such other time as the court, on motion with Docket No. MID5118DR accordance with Probate Rule 16. TRUCK WILL GO UP FOR SALE. Docket No. MI11P6099EA notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. DIVORCE SUMMONS BY WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, SUBMITTED BY In the Estate of PUBLICATION AND MAILING First Justice of this Court. JOHN P. ARRIGO MUPC SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE MIKE SORRENTINO MAGHAN RENEE Date: December 29, 2011 Late of WALTHAM, MA 02453 To all persons who may have an interest in FOR FRANCOEUR-TIRADO Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Date of Death November 1, 2011 the above-captioned estate, the Division of AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS Medical Assistance and, if interested, to the VS. Run date: 1/13/12 Run dates: 1/6, 1/13/12 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Office of the Attorney General and the United ALFONSO TIRADO PROBATE OF WILL States Department of Veterans Affairs; To the Defendant: To all persons interested in the above Notice is being sent to you as you may have The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for captioned estate, a petition has been a legal interest in this case, in order to inform Divorce requesting that the Court grant a LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE presented requesting that a document you of your rights. divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the purporting to be the last will of said Under the new Massachusetts Uniform Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts decedent be proved and allowed and that The Trial Court Probate Code Inventory and Accounts are Court. The Trial Court Michael J. Loynd of Framingham, MA be not required to be filed with the Court, but An Automatic Restraining Order has been Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court appointed executor/trix, named in the will to interested parties are entitled to notice entered in this matter preventing you from 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street serve Without Surety. regarding the administration from the taking any action which would negatively Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Personal Representative and can Petition impact the current financial status of either Docket No. MI11P6171EA 617-768-5800 YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE the Court in any matter relating to the estate, party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Docket No. MI09P5413EA2 A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID In the Estate of including distribution of assets and Rule 411. In the Estate of COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE expenses of administration. Interested You are hereby summoned and required MARY A. MCDONOUGH NICHOLAS S. CRESTA TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) parties are entitled to Petition the Court to serve upon: Roxanne C. Leary, Esq., a/k/a MARY ANN MCDONOUGH Late of WAKEFIELD, MA 01880 ON JANUARY 24, 2012. to institute formal proceedings and to 2409 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02472 In addition, you must file a written affidavit Date of Death July 18, 2011 Date of Death May 24, 2009 obtain orders terminating or restricting MA 02140 your answer, if any, on or before of objections to the petition, stating specific the powers of the appointed Personal February 21, 2012. If you fail to do so, the NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NOTICE OF PETITION FOR facts and grounds upon which the objection PROBATE OF WILL Representative. court will proceed to the hearing and adjudi- PROBATE OF WILL is based, within (30) days after the return day Petitioner requests to be permitted to file cation of this action. You are also required to To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above (or such other time as the court, on motion a MUPC Bond. file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office captioned estate, a petition has been presented captioned estate, a petition has been presented with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, of the Register of this Court. requesting that a document purporting to be requesting that a document purporting to be accordance with Probate Rule 16. First Justice of this Court. WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, the last will of said decedent be proved and the last will of said decedent be proved and WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Date: December 29, 2011 First Justice of this Court. allowed and that Robert J. McDonough, Jr., allowed and that Roberta M. Degurski-Cresta First Justice of this Court. Date: December 28, 2011 of Lexington, MA be appointed executor/trix, of Billerica, MA be appointed executor/trix, Date: December 27, 2011 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate named in the will to serve Without Surety. named in the will to serve Without Surety. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 1/13/12 IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Run date: 1/13/12 IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Run date: 1/13/12 YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) LEGAL NOTICE ON JANUARY 27, 2012. ON JANUARY 26, 2012. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts In addition, you must file a written affidavit of In addition, you must file a written affidavit of Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court objections to the petition, stating specific facts objections to the petition, stating specific facts The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court and grounds upon which the objection is and grounds upon which the objection is Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street based, within (30) days after the return day (or based, within (30) days after the return day (or 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 such other time as the court, on motion with such other time as the court, on motion with Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI11P6060EA Docket No. MI11P6228EA notice to the petitioner, may allow) in notice to the petitioner, may allow) in Docket No. MI11P6172EA In the Estate of In the Estate of accordance with Probate Rule 16. accordance with Probate Rule 16. In the Estate of LILLIAN ROBERTS PATRICK P. PIZZUTO MUPC SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE MUPC SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE ANNALI DEMIRJIAN Late of MELROSE, MA 02176 Late of LEXINGTON, MA 02421 To all persons who may have an interest in To all persons who may have an interest in Late of WOBURN, MA 01801 Date of Death November 19, 2001 Date of Death December 9, 2011 the above-captioned estate, the Division of the above-captioned estate, the Division of Date of Death October 29, 2011 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Medical Assistance and, if interested, to the Medical Assistance and, if interested, to the NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL PROBATE OF WILL Office of the Attorney General and the United Office of the Attorney General and the United PROBATE OF WILL States Department of Veterans Affairs; To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above States Department of Veterans Affairs; To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been captioned estate, a petition has been Notice is being sent to you as you may have Notice is being sent to you as you may have captioned estate, a petition has been a legal interest in this case, in order to inform presented requesting that a document presented requesting that a document a legal interest in this case, in order to inform presented requesting that a document you of your rights. purporting to be the last will of said purporting to be the last will of said you of your rights. purporting to be the last will of said decedent decedent be proved and allowed and that decedent be proved and allowed and that Under the new Massachusetts Uniform Under the new Massachusetts Uniform be proved and allowed and that Ara Demirjian Probate Code Inventory and Accounts are Margaret Hahn of North Andover, MA be Josephine Pizzuto of Lexington, MA be Probate Code Inventory and Accounts are of Burlington, MA be appointed executor/trix, not required to be filed with the Court, but appointed executor/trix, named in the will to appointed executor/trix, named in the will to not required to be filed with the Court, but named in the will to serve Without Surety. interested parties are entitled to notice serve Without Surety. serve Without Surety. interested parties are entitled to notice IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, regarding the administration from the IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, regarding the administration from the YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Personal Representative and can Petition YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Personal Representative and can Petition A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID the Court in any matter relating to the estate, A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID the Court in any matter relating to the estate, COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE including distribution of assets and COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE including distribution of assets and TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) expenses of administration. Interested TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) expenses of administration. Interested ON JANUARY 27, 2012. parties are entitled to Petition the Court ON JANUARY 26, 2012. ON JANUARY 31, 2012. parties are entitled to Petition the Court In addition, you must file a written affidavit to institute formal proceedings and to In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit to institute formal proceedings and to of objections to the petition, stating specific obtain orders terminating or restricting of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific obtain orders terminating or restricting facts and grounds upon which the objection the powers of the appointed Personal facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection the powers of the appointed Personal is based, within (30) days after the return day Representative. is based, within (30) days after the return day is based, within (30) days after the return day Representative. (or such other time as the court, on motion Petitioner requests to be permitted to file (or such other time as the court, on motion (or such other time as the court, on motion Petitioner requests to be permitted to file with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in a MUPC Bond. with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in a MUPC Bond. accordance with Probate Rule 16. accordance with Probate Rule 16. accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Date: December 30, 2011 Date: December 29, 2011 Date: December 30, 2011 Date: December 29, 2011 Date: January 3, 2012 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 1/13/12 Run date: 1/13/12 Run date: 1/13/12 Run date: 1/13/12 Run date: 1/13/12 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 13, 2012

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss Historic Facts and Records that make Boxing. The Past, Present and the Future. Keeping Boxing “Great!” New England Fighters of Now, “In the Ring!” Speaking with Fight Family Member: J.P. of the North End. He says, “To be a champion, fight one more round.” “Any problem I have?” “I’m going the distance.” “Nothing’s going to stop me.” FROM OUR PAST NEW ENGLAND FIGHTERS IN A BOSTON LOOKING AT FIGHT FAMILY HISTORY RING. FIGHTERS OF OUR FUTURE RING Gene Tunney fought Whitey Allen, New OF DREAMS “IF YOU BUILD IT. THEY Year’s January 1, 1920. Celebrating New WILL COME TO BOSTON” Year’s1920 by Big Bang KO 2. George New England Fighters: 1. Demetrius Foreman 6' 3" 2¾" shorter than Primo “Cape Verdean Assassin” Andrade Provi- Carnera 6' 5¾" weighing 267 lbs., Foreman dence, RI. Would be welcome in Boston. He 220 lbs. Who’d you pick? Gene Tunney vs. won all 15 bouts = Saul Duran, Grady Brewer, Jack Dempsey 1st bout Philadelphia receipts Derek Ennis. 2. Elvin Ayala New Haven, $1,895,733. Attendance 120,757. Two Ring CT. 30 bouts = Sergio Mora, and Arthur Magazine Fights of the Year: September 23, Abraham, 3. Kate Aversa in first 2 bouts 1952. Rocky Marciano vs. Jersey Joe Walcott, Kali Reis and Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes. November 30, 1955 Carmen Basilio vs. Tony 4. Josh Beeman Providence 18 bouts = An- DeMarco. Al Duarte New Bedford, “Boxing’s tonio Orozco, Derek Silveira, Henry Lundy Twenty-Year Men list.” He fought 1951-1971. and Marcus Broadnax at Orleans Hotel & Ca- 21 years. Father, son boxing list: The sino, Las Vegas, Antonio Orozco at the Fan- Boston Bruins vs. Winnipeg Jets McNeeley Family, Tom Sr., and Tom Jr., in tasy Springs Casino in California, Jose (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) 1974 Boxing “The Ring” Encyclopedia. The Benavidez at the Alamodome in Texas. third generation: Peter McNeeley makes: 5. Keith Bianchini Worcester Heavyweight. It wasn’t Frozen Fenway. had been in the Garden father, son and grandson. First Famous 3 bouts, = Randy Smith, Aneudy Rodriquez, But it was Fantastic since mid June and the pre- Greek fighter; Theagenes of Thaos. Olym- Orion Sistrunk. 6. Vladine Biosse Provi- Fenway. And that was what game buildup to the event pic Games 450 B.C Champion, won 1,406 dence, RI. 13 battles, 11 victories. = Santiago made it memorable. cast it as more important battles with the Cestus, heavy iron glove. Samaniego, Ibahiem King, John Mackey. 7. How could it be frozen than simply a regular sea- Most opponents killed. First World title Eddie Caminera Lawrence, MA won 7 bouts when the temperature at the son game. So too, the games fight in the U.S.: Jack McAuliffe vs. Jem by Kayo in his 13 bouts. = Fighting Joe start of the first game of the at Fenway, which, although Cerney. November 16, 1887, Revere, MA. McCreedy, Elvin Ayala. 8. Carlos Candelario doubleheader was an ultra they were regular season The Ring February 1976: Dan Tratzinski 8- Lawrence, MA. Won first in Gloucester by mild 58 degrees while the games, assumed a special 0, 3 KO’s Prospect of the Month. Joey Houston TKO in 1 December 17, 2011. 9. Chad second game brought a “cool- quality given “the-once-in-a- wins at Portland Exhibition Building. Boxing Dawson New Haven, CT. 33 bouts vs. the best. ing” to 50 as shown on the lifetime” setting that envel- Illustrated March 1968; Bill Connolly refer- World title fights: Bernard Hopkins, Jean Jumbotron in center field? oped the players and coaches. ees Joe Frazier vs. Marion Connors bout Bos- Pascal, Antonio Tarver, and Tomasz Adamek. Yes sir, Hockey East did And it was grand. It even ton Garden, 6,199 at his 19th straight win, Chad’s Brother. 10. Ricky Dawson New Ha- what everyone hopes to do seemed better than the 17th K.O. The Ring August 1969. Bob Benoit ven, CT fought 5 fights, 4 victories. Battled when they play at Fenway original Hockey East double- Oakham defeats Ike White. Al Romano Odias Dumezil. battled at Foxwoods, Twin Park. The Conference hit a header back in January of wins ten rounder vs. Al Bashir. The Ring Au- Rivers and Mohegan Sun. 11. Scott home run — not only with 2010, a twin bill that was gust 1952; Joe Micelli on furlough Army Domenech Worcester. A Light heavyweight, the weather but the fact that played a week after the NHL’s battles Bobby Dykes. The Ring August 1998; battled; Chris Traietti and Chuck Shearns both games were decided in Winter Classic. Maybe it was #3 Heavyweight in World is John Ruiz. at the Palladium Worcester. 12. Jason overtime as UMass-Amherst the weather, maybe it was William Dettloff article? “Ten boxing records, Estrada Providence, RI. 22 bouts: Tomasz downed Vermont, 3-2 and because the teams were that will never be broken: 1. Most success- Adamek, Lance Whitaker, Zuri Lawrence, Maine defeated New Hamp- evenly matched, maybe it ful heavyweight title defenses: 25 Joe Louis. Alexander Povetkin in Germany. 13. Tim shire, 5-4. was the sellout crowd of more 2. Largest paid attendance: 136,274. Julio Flamos Brockton, Hope you haven’t retired. And it turned out to than 38,000. Whatever, Cesar Chavez KO 5 Greg Haugan. 3. Oldest You’re probably still one of the toughest fight- be a great timing for Hockey there was a special quality to contend for heavyweight title: 45 George ers out there. “The Hammer!” has 28 battles Day in New England as to the games that could not Foreman. 4. Simultaneous reigns in differ- in his great record. He’s fought Warriors Hec- NESN chose to bill the have been achieved if they ent weight classes: 3 Henry Armstrong. tor Sanjurjo, Felix Cora, Jr., Eric Starr, occasion with its airing of a were played in arenas. 5. Largest live gate: $35,864,000 Beau Jack amongst many other tough fighters. 14. triple header that not only The mild weather meant W 10 Bob Montgomery. 6. Youngest to win Kevin McBride a Heavyweight via Clones, included the two contests there was a more festive Olympic gold medal: 16 Jackie Fields. 7. Most Ireland faced the best: Iron Mike Tyson, at Fenway but also the atmosphere in the stands — appearances on the cover of The Ring: 78 Mariusz Wach, Tomasz Adamek, Jimmy afternoon “rematch game” much more so than in 2010 Muhammad Ali. 8. Most K.O.’s: 141 Archie Harrison in Boston and Andrew Golota. His between the Bruins and when the temperature was Moore. 9. Most Fights: 463 Len Wickwar. record reads 46 fights 29 kayo wins versus Vancouver — the two 19 degrees. One of the 10. James J. Jeffries 55-second annihila- the best. A big heavyweight who can fight. Stanley Cup finalists — at vendors wore shorts and a tion of challenger Jack Finnegan 1900. The Fighting in: New York, United Kingdom, New the Garden. person dressed as the Eas- Ring, February 1983; World Light-Middle- Jersey, Germany, Las Vegas, and Boston. 15. That one was a feisty af- ter Bunny showed up. Well, weight challenger Sean Mannion. Worldwide Peter Manfredo, Jr., Providence, RI. 44 fair with the B’s going down Easter is April 8 and who Fight Results May 20, 1968: Heavyweight; bouts. He fought for the World Title vs. Julio by a 4-3 count. But they did knows, maybe it won’t reach Jack O’Halloran KO’s Mike Bruce 7, Light- Cesar Chavez, Jr., and gave a good account it to themselves — taking a 58 degrees that day. Indeed, heavy; Pete Riccitelli outpoints Billy Marsh of himself. He’s battled Tommy Attardo load of penalties and losing several writers thought 10, Ed Owens beats Loyd Bozeman 6, Iron and Joe Calzaghe. 16. Danny O’Connor two players to game miscon- there was a good chance that Mike Pusateri over Isadro Perez 10, Gabe Framingham had 17 bouts versus tough ducts (Milan Lucic and Brad the Red Sox will play their LaMarca wins, Billy McCluskey KO’s Kid opposition; Hunberto Tapia at Mohegan Marchand) in the process. home opener this year in Petitto 5; Renaldo Victoria draws with Jerry Sun, Gregorio Jimenez Canada and Franklin Thus, Vancouver was conditions less favorable Graci. The Ring July 1977 Results; Heavy- Gonzalez at Twin Rivers. Only loss once in handed numerous power than those experienced at weight Ron “Bevelaqua” Drinkwater deci- 17 bouts. 17. Luis “KO King” Rosa, Jr., New play opportunities and made Fenway on that early Janu- sions John Warr 8, Future Middleweight Haven, CT. 9-0-1, 5 KO’s fought in Foxwoods, the most of them — scoring ary evening. Champion Marvin Hagler KO’s Reggie Ford Mohegan Sun, Mechanics Hall, Worcester all of its tallies on the man And the college games 3, Goody and Pat Petronelli in his corner. and New York. 18. World Champion John advantage. The Bruins expe- moved right along. The Other top fighter Tony Petronelli, future “The Quietman” Ruiz of Chelsea, MA. He’s rienced the consequences of Bruins game became an ex- North American champion and World “Walking Quietly, and carrying a big fist.” their behavior: that when tended affair because of all title challenger. Jimmy Corkum out- He’s battled James Toney, Evander Holyfield, you take penalties like they the penalties but the Fenway points Carlos Garcia. Vinnie Curto wins vs. Roy Jones, Jr., Nikolay Valuev, Hasim did on January 7, negative games had a quick pace. Henry “Hurricane” Walker. Jackie Smith Rahman, Fres Oquendo. John Ruiz is a World results can follow. Players Even with a little more than stops Lorenzo Howard referee Herbie WBC, NABF and WBA Champion. He fought come off the ice and go to the an hour break between con- Weisblum calls halt in 4. Tiger Moore the best in his 55 bout record. 19. Derek penalty box (or are banished tests, the action was over by out-guns Cruz Ortiz. Fighters; Number of Silveira Beverly, MA. A 6-0-0, 2 Kayo unde- from the game), thus forcing 10:55 p.m., a very reasonable bouts, some fighters on record: Lou Bogash feated fighter, fighting Josh Beeman, Noel their teammates to play at time. Bridgeport, CT 106 bouts = Johnny Dundee, Garcia in his young career. 20. Jonathan a disadvantage. The oppo- We have a feeling that Harry Greb, Eddie Casey New Bedford 10 Vasquez New Bedford. 4-1-1, 3 KO’s. Andrew nents take advantage of that Hockey East will be back at bouts = John Tate, Dan O’Malley, Kevin Jones at Foxwoods, Agustino Maura at scenario and score. If they Fenway in the not too dis- Dorian, Boston 29 bouts = Don Sennett, Jose Mohegan Sun and Bryan Abraham at Twin score enough times, you lose tant future, given the fact Carlos Garcia. Buddy Hayes Boston 134 bouts Rivers. 21. Chris Traietti Quincy 13 fights the game. that it has sold out Fenway = Tommy Greb, Frankie Faye. Tiger Ted and talented. Fought Edwin Rodriquez and Although all three games both times. We think an an- Lowry New Bedford 144 bouts = Roland Israel Figueroa. 22. Darren Whitley. A were regular season match- nual event would be a bit LaStarza, Rocky Marciano. Charley Pappas double impact Cruiserweight Southampton. ups and thus worth only two much but every couple of Roxbury 29 bouts = Jackie Dwyer, Wilbur 44 fights versus Jose Hiram Torres, Hector points in the standings, they years or so fits just fine and Wilson. Al “Red” Priest Cambridge 58 bouts = Sanjuro and Peter Welch. A list of fighters had the feel of post season makes it something special Kid Gavilan, Ralph Zannelli. Joe Rindone who’ll entertain you at upcoming fights. You contests. to look forward to. Roxbury 54 bouts = Sugar Ray Robinson, Paul know “Local Fighters, “Ding!” For Garden fans, it was the Pender. first time that Vancouver (Continued on Page 9)