VOL. 114 - NO. 26 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JUNE 25, 2010 $.30 A COPY Don’t Let the Bush Tax Cuts Expire ParkARTS by Joe Bell One topic that has gotten will bring back the death tax, 2010 Summer Guide Now Available far too little media coverage the marriage penalty tax and is the looming expiration of raise the capital gains and the 2001 and 2003 Bush era dividends taxes. tax cuts. Unless Congress First, Congress should takes action to renew them eliminate the death tax com- they will begin to sunset at pletely. Individuals who the end of this year. If Con- spend a lifetime building a gress permits that to happen business pay taxes through- taxpayers will face enor- out their lives. Most leave mous tax hikes. Those in- their lifetime of work to creases will intensify the fi- their children. It is wrong for nancial burdens that have heirs to be taxed for merely already been imposed by the receiving an asset. This tax Obama administration and sends the message that it’s congressional Democrats. better to spend one’s assets On April 10, The Hill re- in life than it is to invest and ported that President Barack build and eventually hand a Obama supports extending large tax bill to your heirs. the tax cuts to those mak- The death tax has a nega- ing $250,000 or less a year. tive impact on savings and That’s not good enough. investment and investment Senator John Kyl, R-Ari- in particular is an undertak- LANDSCAPE WATERCOLOR PAINTING WORKSHOPS — Pictured (from left to right), zona, has pointed out that ing that should be greatly Tori Reimann, watercolor painting art instructor of The Fenway, Anita Turner, water- unless Congress takes ac- encouraged during this color painting art instructor of the South End, Lisa Kunkell, Blick Art Material Store tion, “Taxes will increase on time of economic instability. Manager, and Lauren Patrick, Boston Parks and Recreation Department ParkARTS families with children, on Second, the marriage tax manager of South Boston. married couples, on income, is unfair because it makes The Boston Parks and Swing Orchestra under the July 21, the new Pics in the on capital gains and divi- married couples pay a Recreation Department has direction of Bill Elliott on Parks photography work- dends and even after death. higher tax if they file jointly. announced that the 2010 July 21. shops beginning June 29, It comes to a total of $2 tril- Marriage should not be a tax- ParkARTS Summer Guide Other highlights of the and a full schedule of lion in new taxes over the able relationship. is now available. The bro- 2010 ParkARTS season ParkARTS Artists in Resi- next 10 years.” chure lists dozens of free include the return of Land- dence Crafts Workshops for Congressional inaction (Continued on Page 13) events presented citywide by scape Watercolor Painting children held throughout ParkARTS and sponsor Bank Workshops in June and the city from July 6 through of America for park goers September, the ParkARTS August 13. of all ages from children’s Waterfront Concert featur- The 2010 Summer Guide News Briefs crafts workshops to per- ing the Navy Band North- can be downloaded by follow- by Sal Giarratani formances in the parks by east Showband on June 26 ing the link provided at the Boston Landmarks at Christopher Columbus www.cityofboston.gov/ Orchestra. Park in the North End, the parks/ Get The Helen Outta Here The Guide also contains Tito Puente Latin Music Copies are available the Who could believe what the 89-year-old White the schedule for the Parks series at Mozart Street at your local Boston Public House senior Journalist Helen Thomas said Department’s popular con- Playground in Jamaica Library, Boston Community about the state of Israel and Jews? She had to cert series in neighborhoods Plain on July 8, O’Day Play- Center, the main lobby quit the White House Press Corps over her nasty parks throughout the city ground in the South End of Boston City Hall, local words and she lost her front row seat inside along with Mayor Menino’s on July 15, 22, and 29, Boston Bank of America the White House: She proved that no age is too Wednesday Night Concerts and the East Boston Green- branches, and the Boston old to be seemingly ignorant. She apologized but on City Hall Plaza, which way Caboose on August 5, Parks and Recreation De- her apology was meaningless. will feature three shows Swingin’ in Mother’s Rest partment at 1010 Massachu- Perennials Running for Office including the Boston Pops in the Back Bay Fens on setts Avenue, Roxbury. I was driving up Blue Hill Avenue last week. This is a road I am quite familiar with over my lifetime. Decades ago the area along this road- way went downhill and quite quickly. The street Mayor’s Column starts in Roxbury, passes through Dorchester by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston and ends up in Mattapan. I remember when The City of Boston works hard to en- Dorchester is an excellent example of streetcars leaving Egleston Square Station trav- sure that all Bostonians have the re- using neighborhood based food produc- eled up Seaver Street then turned right onto sources needed to maintain a healthy tion and distribution to benefit a local Blue Hill Avenue headed for Mattapan Square. lifestyle. This summer, as farmers’ community. The farm stand profits ben- I also remember trolleycars from Dudley Sta- markets open across Boston, the City efit Victory Programs’ ReVision Home, tion that made the turn around in Grove Hall. has launched several programs in an a shelter for homeless young mothers It was a heavily Jewish populated neighborhood effort to make local produce an afford- and their children. Through working at until the banks started redlining the neighbor- able reality for all residents at all income the farm, the women learn how to grow, hood. Books have been written about what hap- levels. Healthy eating is a key factor to harvest and prepare healthy meals for pened. People were afraid of the changes and reducing risk of obesity, heart disease, their families while also providing fresh, some shady bankers seem to play on the fear to diabetes and cancer and we want to local produce to their community at af- make money over it. Thanks to City Hall in re- make sure that all of our city’s residents fordable prices. Since opening in 1993 cent years the Avenue has started looking much and families have convenient access to the farm has welcomed thousands of better with much needed new housing being fresh, nutritious, locally grown food. volunteers, provided experience to more (Continued on Page 10) The ReVision Home’s Urban Farm Stand which opened this month in (Continued on Page 15)

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Governor Patrick’s pro- Rep. Peterson’s bill has posed legislation to limit gun been sitting in the Commit- purchasers to one firearm tee on Public Safety for sev- THE ROMAN COLOSSEUM Continued per month is merely a “feel eral months now, despite good” bill that fails to crack- GOP demands. For centuries the Roman was imposing, because of down on those who violate House 2259 is a strong Colosseum was considered the nature of its activity, gun laws. The bill will do alternative to Governor to be the most extravagant it was never considered nothing to stop crime on the Patrick’s watered-down and expenditure for public beautiful. The exterior streets because most crime ineffective gun legislation, amusement ever made in was faced with trav- is happening with illegal which would only penalize the world. It was in- ertine, and had the guns. Patrick’s bill does not law-abiding gun owners tentionally built as a Tuscan, Ionic and prevent individuals from with more restrictions and place for the whole- Corinthian Orders purchasing guns illegally, regulations. sale destruction of superimposed on the and will only put tighter The Democrats’ attempts human and animal life for first, second, and third restrictions and regulations at ethics, pension and trans- the amusement of specta- gladiators, held as prisoners. stories respectively. The on responsible gun owners. portation reform were all a tors, and for witnessing They were strong, athletic, interior had marble facing The Republican Party sup- joke. There has been a lack these scenes of murder and well fed, well lodged, skilled on the emperor's ringside ports and pledges to uphold of real and meaningful re- butchery which were re- in the use of combat weap- platform. There was a marble the individual right of all form on Beacon Hill. Until peated hour after hour, day ons and had at one time been throne, marble seats for the law-abiding Americans to gun legislation targets ille- after day, and month after soldiers themselves who had dignitaries, and row upon own and use firearms, in gal gun owners rather than month. fought against the Roman row of stone seats for the accordance with the guaran- lawful gun owners, no real We know that this amphi- Legions and in some in- spectators. Huge masts tee of the Second Amend- change will occur. It’s obvi- theater was the scene of stances even defeated them. projecting from the upper ment of the Constitution of ous that the Democrats fearful barbarities during One thing was for sure; they story were equipped to the United States and have been unwilling to the persecutions of the were absolutely certain of an hold brightly colored awn- Article XVII of the Constitu- make the tough decisions for Christians. We also know early death. ings which protected the tion of the Commonwealth of the Commonwealth. from earlier columns that The sheer stupidity of it all spectators from the summer Massachusetts. The only solution is for vot- the reason for these perse- seems to be the manner in sun. Earlier this year and going ers to elect new lawmakers th th cutions was because the which these herds of human During the 15 and 16 back as far as 2009, Rep. on Beacon Hill and restore a Christians worshiped their beings accepted their fate, centuries, it was used as a George Peterson (R-Grafton) two-party political system in own God and would not pay yielded to the ceremonial at- quarry to furnish building introduced legislation (House Massachusetts. homage to the Emperor nor mosphere of the arena, con- stones for a number of 2259) to clarify who can would they serve in the sidered this mortal combat churches and palaces The be licensed to own a gun. David Trumbull is the Roman Army. They were as a duty, made the grand destruction was stopped after Unlike Governor Patrick’s chairman of the Boston Ward also falsely charged with procession around the com- two-thirds of the original gun bill, Rep. Peterson’s leg- Three Republican Committee. starting the fire that burned bat area, yelled the famous material was removed. The islation asserts the rights Boston’s Ward Three includes two-thirds of Rome in 64 A.D. Ave! and then flung them- structure was later conse- and freedoms of law-abiding the North End, West End, part Because of these events, selves against man or beast crated to the memory of the citizens and prevents dan- of Beacon Hill, downtown, Nero banned Christianity in a fight to the death. Christian martyrs. gerous persons from obtain- waterfront, Chinatown, and and started the persecu- The last Gladiator fights The building got the name ing weapons. part of the South End. tions which lasted for 250 took place in 404 A.D. and Colosseum from the colossal years. the last wild beast fight statue of Nero which stood The structure was also in 503 A.D. Bull fights were near it in Ancient Times. Remember Your Loved Ones used for Gladiatorial com- held here in 1312 to 1362. It has been said many bats for 300 years. For the No chariot races were held times: While stands the The Post-Gazette provision of this fatal service in the Colosseum, these Colosseum, Rome shall accepts memorials throughout the year. to the Emperor, the empire, were reserved for the Roman stand. 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State Auditor Joe DeNucci Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 First Recipient of Kennedy Achievement Award from AFL-CIO 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 State Auditor Joe DeNucci Before his election as e-mail: [email protected] has been named the first- State Auditor in 1986, ever recipient of the newly DeNucci served for 10 years Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com created Edward M. Kennedy in the Massachusetts House Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly Lifetime Achievement Award of Representatives, including by the Massachusetts AFL- six years as Chairman of the Published weekly by CIO. Joint Committee on Human Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, DeNucci, who will com- Services and Elderly Affairs. Boston, MA 02113 plete 34 years of public ser- Throughout his career in USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA vice when his term as State public service, DeNucci POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Auditor expires in January, developed a reputation for POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 will be presented with the integrity, independence and award at the AFL-CIO’s compassion. The son of an James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Gompers-Murray-Meany Italian working-class fam- Educational Conference on ily, DeNucci recognized that Vol. 114 - No. 26 Friday, June 25, 2010 Thursday, June 24 at the Resort and for many, life is a struggle. He championed Conference Center at Hyannis. the causes of the state’s most vulnerable GUEST EDITORIAL The Edward M. Kennedy Lifetime citizens: the young, the old, the disabled Achievement Award was established by a and those most in need of government and unanimous vote of delegates at the developed a reputation for integrity, WE THE PEOPLE 2009 Constitutional Convention of the independence and compassion. MUST PRESERVE THE REPUBLIC Massachusetts AFL-CIO. The award is When his term expires in January, intended to establish a permanent tribute DeNucci will complete 24 years as State by Edward P. Shallow to the late Senator Kennedy and his career Auditor, making him the longest serving WorldNet Daily informs, Latest environmental legis- of service and dedication to working people. Auditor in Massachusetts history. lation will cap and trade our economy and liberty, author of “Climate gate” Brian Busman warns, Sussman predicts that the oil well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico will provide the basis to promote a radical NORTH END RESIDENT DOUG SHEFF plan to socialize the economy through controversial Receives President’s Award for Excellence in Advocacy new energy policies. This is exactly what Obama did in his address to the nation on Tuesday. from Mass. Academy of Trial Attorneys This is the perfect crisis to sock it to (the oil Excellence in Advocacy to and the University of Lon- industry). Sussman recently told a Capitol Hill audi- North End resident Douglas don. He attended Boston Col- ence that Obama plans to “take advantage of a crisis K. Sheff. A Past President of lege and Boston University to put forward the Senate energy bill.” the Academy of Trial Attor- Law Schools, graduating from If the Senate bill is passed and reconciled with the neys, Doug Sheff has served Boston College Law School. House version already adopted, “We’ll have cap-and- on the academy’s Board of He holds the title of Gover- trade. “ Governors for over twenty nor to the American Associa- According to Sussman, the goal of cap-and-trade years. He has represented tion of Justice (AAJ), where legislation is not to provide the energy demanded by the organization in both he has spent over twenty citizens, but to reduce, involuntarily, private use of Washington and on Beacon years working on issues that energy. He warned major elements of cap-and-trade Hill and has advocated for affect the trial bar on a na- legislation, including “smart grids” (broadband Internet children and adults who tional level as well as locally. connections), “home area networks” and” energy-star have suffered traumatic Doug Sheff is also a Direc- appliances, are intended to give the government the brain injuries. Doug has set tor of the Belli Society, a ability to control energy use within private homes in the standards in represent- nationally recognized group real time. ing the underrepresented in of outstanding trial attor- Sussman also warned that cap-and-trade legislation the legal system. neys, and is a member of the would destroy entire industries and cost multiple thou- Doug Sheff, a proud and Trial Lawyers for Public Jus- sands of jobs. The Mass Academy of Trial long time resident of Bos- tice, a group of attorneys who The legislation requires the nation to reduce green- Attorneys has presented the ton’s North End, attended house gas emissions by 83 percent by 2050, by which 2010 President’s Award for the University of Michigan (Continued on Page 12) time the population is predicted to grow by 100 million. To accomplish this dramatic reduction, said Sussman, “All manufacturing would be offshored,” “the Antoinette “Toni” Valenza coal industry shut down.” and livestock would be gone” because cows produce greenhouse gases. President of the Chatterbox Club Passes Cap-and-trade also would serve as a vehicle for re- The Chatterbox Club sadly speakers, planned trips Director of Investments, distributing wealth, said Sussman. The Senate bill announces the passing of and fundraising events to Trusts, Estates and Insur- anticipates that it would force prices for all goods and the President, Antoinette benefit various charities as ance. services to skyrocket, so it includes provisions to send “Toni” Valenza, who died well as organized retreats at The club will miss Toni but money to the poor to pay the freight - “that’s redistri- on June 2. Toni served as Miramar Retreat Center. will always remember her bution.” President of the Chatterbox Toni worked at Children’s for her long commitment to In Climatgate, published by WND Books, Sussman Club from 1990–2010. In her Hospital for 52 years in the club and all of the events reveals that global temperatures reached a peak dur- role she arranged luncheon the roles of Assistant Secre- she organized on behalf of ing the 1930’s and have been trending down ever since, meetings, engaged guest tary, Assistant Treasurer, the club. in spite of the increasing amount of human-gener- ated “greenhouse gases” in the atmosphere. That flies in the face of global warming orthodoxy,” IN MEMORY OF (Continued on Page 10) Geraldine “Gerri” Costa JUNE 20, 2010 by Sal Giarratani I first met Gerri Costa back in 2004 She had a determination and at the shuttered Our Lady of spirit that made others feel stronger Mt. Carmel Church in East Boston, a which empowered others to act. place she held very near and dear to You would often find Gerri placing her heart. She held on to her Catholic flowers on the altar for “Our Lady” at faith but lost faith with the politics of Mount Carmel Church. She was the church. loved by everyone at Mt. Carmel. I Gerri was devoted to her parents came to love her for her fight. She kept and her faith. For years she cared for her on going for as long as she could while parents. Her mother passed away last year she struggled with her health issues. She and it was very difficult for Gerri. She loved life and our lives are the lesser in struggled with her own illness and still her passing. Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, persevered. She loved her extended Gerri will be laid to rest on Thursday, The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 family, especially her nieces and nephew. June 24, 2010 with visitation and service They wrote a great tribute to their at Rapino Memorial Home, 9 Chelsea grandmother, Gerri’s mom. She sent it Street, East Boston from 9:30AM – The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- to me for publication in the Post-Gazette 11AM. Interment at Holy Cross sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. where it ran. She then sent me a thank Cemetery, Malden, Massachustts. Gerri There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- you note as she always did. will remain in our hearts forever. addressed, stamped envelope. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 25, 2010 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD GOLD, MINERALS GAIN, LEAD MARKETS HIGHER by Sal Giarratani Stocks rose led by shares ners. Employment plunged operators Ocnen, which adds of minerals, after gold and as much as 61% for the the largest capitalization in Faith and Good Works Not Words Without Actions Vermont Mining’s brought December peak in 2007. The the mortgage servicing out buyers. LUS Caremark, economy will need about group had converted a full I think parents are really in fear right now and Walgreen rose after eight million job s to get 83% of its trial participants. with the high-profile incidents we’ve had. they ended a dispute that back to 2007 numbers when Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac — Boston Police Officer Michael Sullivan threatened profits. Cater- the recession started. Ex- have declined in price to less Last Wednesday, June 16, the city. We need communi- pillar gained after reporting cluding the census jobs the than $1/share. They showed I was at City Hall stopping by ties to stand up together and higher sales. Apple is hav- economy will need 300,000 a loss of $1.2 trillion. Share to talk with someone there speak out. Every single ing trouble getting enough new jobs/month for the next prices fell from over $70/ and I came upon a crowd in Bostonian has a stake in this touch screens to meet de- 27 months just to get to the share. The Federal Reserve the City Council Chambers fight. I have been offering up mand for IPhones. Apple cut pre-recession peak by the bought the stock and the getting ready for an Interfaith my opinions on the subject the number of phones it can end of 2012. A lot of forecast- stock was delisted from the gathering of the city’s reli- and hope I have gotten oth- ship each month by about ers think it will take longer. NYSE. Economic data surged gious leaders. Apparently, it ers to think about the issue half or two million units, Optimists point out that they while housing starts and was a summit on healing for of a violent city that is killing hitting the stock. Covanta will have to rehire now that builders’ optimism slumped. the city’s recent violence our collective soul. Holding Corp., a renewable the economy is moving The end of the housing tax where five murdered victims There’s an old saying that energy company announced again. Private sector jobs credit in April as the figures this spring were 15 years old actions speak louder than a stock buy-back of up to rose just 41,000 in May, the rose 10% in April and appli- th or younger. It was a very words. That is so true. In a $150 billion, news well re- fewest in 2010, and weekly cations through June 11 troubled season which has city of over 100 gangs, mostly ceived by stockholders and jobless claims remain above fell. Refinance demand is the makings of a violent named after streets where the stock raised its income the level that would suggest weak even with mortgage summer. Religious leaders they hang out, it can seem outlook from .55¢/share to net hiring. Tight credit and rates below 5%. The down- across the city, especially in like an impossible task but .75¢/share, and analysts construction won’t bottom turn has left many borrow- Roxbury, Dorchester and it shouldn’t be if folks gather upped net income to .67¢/ until banks clear a glut of ers with tainted credit or Mattapan have a powerful together to make their com- share in 2010. foreclosed properties. State uncertain job prospects. The community voice. They have munities, communities of President Obama is in and local government have Fed has said it wouldn’t been speaking out and prom- the living and not the dead. Toronto this week and been cutting jobs and will for raise rates before 2012. ise to continue speaking. When our neighborhoods wants to place a tax on bank a longtime. Also millions of Animal veterinarian sup- They offer hope to the hope- become cemeteries and loan transactions for China, jobs lost in the recession are ply sales are doing well. In less. They offer strength to street signs become tomb- Japan and Australia. He gone for good. painful financial times those worn down by the vio- stones, the time to fix things wants to safeguard and Housing is on shaky people defer medical and lence. So many families have was yesterday. strengthen the recovery ground. The U.S. govern- dental sales and cross their suffered so much. Some of If we keep running from mindful the excessive debts ment launched its Home Af- fingers but they don’t spare these families have even what needs to be done, we will of Greece and Portugal. He fordable Modification Pro- money on pets. Pets can be been victimized by death keep burying our children. is trying to cut the U.S. defi- gram to slow the cascade of therapy to deal with stress more than once. It is difficult Some blame the problem on cit by 10% by 2015. He also home foreclosures. The pro- and depression. 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The earn- hope and a strategy to stop at the Statehouse giving a The U.S. is trying to cut its mortgages more than 60 ings have climbed steadily themayhem and fear. To stop moving speech at a rally to debt to 3% GDP by 2015. days delinquent has about since March 2008. Analysts the bleeding of entire com- support legislation to reduce It may take six years for 25% of these mortgages had reporting to Thompson munities. The recent profile illegal firearm violence. She employment to get back to been converted with a me- Reuters expect the company of Creston Street at the is outspoken and determined where we were. It would be dium cut in payment of 36% to earn 20% in 2010 to Dorchester-Roxbury line that and has become an advocate inconceivable for job growth of more than $500/month. $2.43/share. Patersons ran in the Boston Globe re- in the fight against the vio- to have employment gain Large banks like Bank of Company based in St. Paul, cently is a profile that needs lence. She knows first-hand over the 2,000 peak, before America and JP Morgan Minnesota gets 20% of rev- to be erased. Neighbors on a what the violence can do to the next downturn said Don Chase have converted 25% enue from sales of veteri- street should not have to rush families. Her 13-year-old son, Riesmiller, chief economist of their HAMP millions nary goods. In 2009 the com- home after work or school, Steven was fatally shot near at Strategic Research Part- through April. Independent pany had sales of three bil- pull down their shades and his home in Dorchester back lion. Its veterinary business hide from the outside world. in 2007. accounted for $558 million. The Agency for all your Insurance Coverages Creston Street has been vis- Odom says, “Steven’s life The stock is up 52% for the ited and re-visited many doesn’t end on the sidewalk.” last 12 months. 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NORTH END WATERFRONT RESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION PRESENTS Clean Streets Award The Clean Streets Com- mittee recognizes busi- nesses and property owners in the North End who are good neighbors and take pride in the appearance of their business or property by keeping their sidewalk and especially gutters clean and clear of trash. Congratu- lations to Barbara Summa- Sullivan, resident of the North End and owner of La Summa Restaurant on Fleet Street. “I live and work in the North End. I take pride in my neigh- borhood and keeping it clean is my main priority,” said Barbara. Left to right: NEWRA member Marie Simboli, award Congratulations from the winner Barbara Summa-Sullivan and NEWRA member Post-Gazette. Patricia Thiboutot. C.A.S.IT Celebrates La Festa della Repubblica in Boston by Professoressa R. Grasso

Geno Giangregorio RETIRES retired from the North End Nursing Home after working there for 27 years as a hairdresser. Geno’s visit to the nursing home was greatly anticipated by the residents who loved getting the weekly beauty treatment. Geno loved working at the nurs- ing home where he got to know many of the residents and he would brighten up their day. Geno has five children and seven grandchildren. On June 2nd 1946, after USA, celebrates the birth attendees. The President of Now he can spend plenty the Second War World, the of a nation. This is one of C.A.S.IT. Adelaide Guar- of time with his family. fall of Fascism, and 85 years the most important Italian racino and the Chairman of You might find Geno of monarchy, Italy became national holidays and special the Board Maria Gioconda Geno Giangregorio, an walking the beaches of a Republic. That month, by official ceremonies take Motta presented white 81-year-old lifelong resi- Maine, especially during universal suffrage, the Ital- place all over Italy. In Boston, T-shirts with an Italian dent of the North End, the summer months! ian population was called to thanks to the Italian Con- logo to the students of the decide what form of govern- sulate, C.A.S.IT and many Eliot School, who performed ment to give to the country. other Italian organizations. Italian songs and poems. And soon the monarchs The celebration took place at At the end of their per- 2AM Club of the House of Savoy were Christopher Columbus Park formance the Educational deposed and exiled. in the North End. Director Carlo Cipollone pre- TO PLAY THE MIDDLE EAST “La Festa della Repub- Consul General Liborio sented each student, Princi- 2AM Club is 6 piece band, blica”, like 4th of July in the Stellino welcomed all the pal Traci Griffith and the consisting of vocalists Marc Italian teacher Rosemarye Griffin and Tyler Cordy, gui- Grasso with an Italian flag. tarist Matt Reagan, key- The Eliot school proudly board player Dave Dalton, waved the Tricolore. drummer Ian O’Neill and During the rest of the day bassist Matt Warshauer, PINELLI’S the attendees enjoyed more AKA “Sauce” will be appear- performances, purchased tri- ing at The Middle East on FUNCTION FACILITY color items, received Italian June 30th. Their first single books and enjoyed tastings of “Worry About You” impacted Per BEREAVEMENT BUFFET $13.25 Person many products from Italy Top 40 radio on May 24th. such as Caffe’ Lavazza, past- Their debut album What Did Please accept sincere condolences, from the ries, San Pellegrino water You Think Was Going To Hap- and much more. pen? th Spinelli’s family and staff. During this difficult Will drop on July 27 . Next year the strong time, we would like to offer our facility at a Italian community of Boston specially reduced price, for you, your family and hopes to see even more $ SELLSELL YOURYOUR GOLDGOLD $ friends. people and share with them the pride of being from “il bel Now! NOWNOW !!!!!! paese.” VOTED SERVED UPON ARRIVAL #1 BEST Coffee, Mini Danish Pastries and Tea Breads $1260 We Buy Diamonds, Per Ounce! Gold and Silver Jewelry PLACE TO SELL FOR RENT - REVERE JEWELRY 24K BUFFET LUNCHEON MENU BREAKERS CONDOMINIUM We Buy Tossed Salad, Assorted Rolls with Butter 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo Gold and Silver Coins Chicken, Ziti and Broccoli Alfredo on Revere Beach Blvd. $ AS FEATURED ON CHANNEL 5 $ Eggplant Parmigiana 7th floor ocean views from all rooms. Italian Sausages, Onions and Potatoes Newly renov. Jewelry Box Amenities include: $10.00 OFF Above price does not include a 15% Administration Fee and a 7% Mass State Tax. Parking Space, Pool, Sauna, 345 Broadway, Revere $1,600 month, ht, A/C included. EXTRA BONUS Serving The Community For 32 Years sellgoldmass.com 280 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON, MA No Pets Call 781-710-8418 or 781-286-CASH Hours 10-5:30 pm every day Telephone: 617-567-4499 www.spinellis.com but Saturday until 3:30 pm 781-910-2454 Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 25, 2010

Jacob Schaefer Street Corner Society RETURNS TO THE NORTH END Graduates by James Pasto On Wednesday, June 16th, bling never involved acts of the Nazzaro Center and violence. Some also ques- the North End Historical tioned the distinction be- Society sponsored a talk by tween “corner” and “college” Professor Oscar Andersson boys, at which point, a man of Malmoe University, Swe- introduced himself as the den. Dr. Andersson dis- son of “Chic Morelli,” one of cussed the 1943 sociological the main “college” boys of the clas-sic, Street Corner Society, book. He was none other by William Foote Whyte than Chris Iannella, Jr., including the importance member of the Governor’s of the book and Whyte’s Council and son of the well background. known Boston City Council- William Foote Whyte came man Chris Iannella, Sr. to the North End in 1936 as Mr. Iannella discussed his a 22-year-old graduate from father’s life and his own fa- Swarthmore College and re- miliarity with the book. cipient of a three year award Dr. Oscar Andersson When conversation turned from the prestigious Harvard to the role of the “settlement Society of Fellows. He was and second generation Ital- houses” like the North interested in studying a poor ian immigrants, and be- Bennet School, one man Jacob Schaefer of Roslindale recently graduated immigrant district and chose tween the North End and a spoke about the accuracy of from Holy Name Parish School in West Roxbury. the North End because of its Yankee dominated Ameri- many of Whyte’s observa- Jacob is the nephew of Post-Gazette columnist crowded conditions. Whyte can middle-class society, but tions. The moderator intro- Sal Giarratani. (Photo by Sal Giarratani) first lived in a room above overall he presented the duced him as Mario Di Leo, Capri restaurant, then 7 North End as a close-knit, one of the first North Enders Parmenter Street, and later safe, and well-organized and Italians to work as moved to 477 Hanover after community. a councilor at the Shaw marrying Kathleen King, Dr. Andersson described House and director of where they remained until Whyte’s early life and then Boxford Camp. Just before the summer of 1940. Street his relationship to the the conclusion — and to Corner Society was the result Chicago School of Sociology. the pleasant surprise of the of Whyte’s stay in the North A lively question and answer audience — the moderator End and was submitted as period began with com- introduced Dr. Martin his Ph.D. dissertation at the ments about labeling Whyte, son of William Foote University of Chicago. Whyte the North End as a “slum.” Whyte. Dr. Whyte spoke argued, contrary to the as- Dr. Andersson pointed out briefly about himself and sumption of some in the that this was not Whyte’s emphasized how pleased he Chicago School of Sociology, label, but that of middle-class was to see such a turn out that poor areas like the outsiders, and that one of for his father’s book. AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING North End — referred to as Whyte’s conclusions was Dr. Andersson’s talk was “slums” — were not socially that the label did not fit the attended by an audience of Constitution Cooperative Apartments, where residents “disorganized.” Instead, they North End. Dr. Andersson about 40 and was sponsored have a voice in the management of their building, is were organized on the basis also countered the mis- by the North End Historical currently accepting applications for studio and one of informal, reciprocal obli- perception that Street Corner Society and the Nazzaro bedroom apartments. gations that ran from street Society is about “criminal Center. Dr. Andersson was corner groups to social clubs behavior,” by pointing to very appreciative of the Located in the heart of City Square in Charlestown, this to local politicians. Whyte Whyte’s assessment that audience’s interest in his active senior housing co-op is within walking distance to saw tensions within this so- street corner groups were talk and for the hospitality shopping, banks, churches and is on an MBTA bus line. cial organization between not “gangs” in the negative and friendliness of the people Rent is based on 30% of income (income limits apply) to what he called “corner” and understanding of the term, of the North End. We thank “college” boys, between first and that the “crime” of gam- him for his visit. qualified seniors 62 and older and to younger persons who are mobility impaired requiring the special design features of accessible units. Call 1-800-225-3151 for leasing information.

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2010 NORTH END Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It Beawolfe musi- available to indigent Ameri- and his speech focused on FESTIVAL DIRECTORY cal group do- can citizens or just immi- the economy and what needs nated their grants and illegals. Ten or so to be done in Massachusetts time last Friday years ago, the health center to get the state back on LUCIA evening at the was in bankruptcy, having to track ... Wondering minds R I S T O R A N T E & B A R Airport Stadium enter- pay creditors pennies on the want to know why the store taining several hundred dollar. What a boost our tax at the corner of Maverick people at the Charitable dollar has given them! ... Put and Sumner streets is still JULY Relay Walk for Cancer. on your party clothes, and empty? We know Burger Everyone enjoyed the music. get ready to rock and roll! On King wanted a spot in the MADONNA DEL GRAZIE July 11 Beawolfe will also be appear- Saturday, June 26th at 9 p.m. Maverick Square area! Or, Procession Only - North Sq. 2 pm ing as the opening band the Stylistics will perform at a Starbucks would be quite for the Stylistics this Satur- the Sacred Heart Festival. welcome. Let’s get with it; ST. ROCCO July 18 day evening at the Sacred Artist: 70’s Philadelphia Soul empty stores are of no in- Procession Only - Prince St. 1 pm Heart Festival from 7:30 to Legends “The Stylistics” terest to East Boston neigh- 8:30 p.m. If you want to con- singing all of their hits. borhoods ... Last but not ST. JOSEPH July 23, 24, 25 tinue to party and dance to “Betcha By Golly Wow; You least. Some call him a com- Hanover & Battery Sts. the music of Beawolfe the Make Me Feel Brand New; munist, while others ad- Sunday Procession 1 pm band will be appearing at the Stone in Love with You and dress him as a socialist. Dockside Restaurant and many more”. The free show Foreigners are fleeing back ST. AGRIPPINA July 30, 31 - August 1 Bar in Malden on July 17th and festival is to benefit the to their countries! Do we see Hanover & Battery Sts. from 8 to 12 p.m. These tal- Sacred Heart Parish’s Youth something wrong with this ented musicians were born Programs. Entertainment for picture! According to some Sunday Procession 1 pm and raised in East Boston ... the gala event was produced foreigners “they see no State Police patrolling Re- by David R. Oriola Manage- future in America” as long AUGUST vere Beach are doing a great ment ... The Celtics/Lakers as Barack Hussein Obama job. Residents of the beach games brought 12 million is at the helm. El Presidente MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 6, 7, 8 are happy to see a strong dollars into the City of Bos- fought for bigger govern- Hanover & Battery Sts. police presence, especially ton during the series. It gave ment, (Healthcare) while Sunday Procession 1 pm during the summer months. Boston’s economy a big boost. other government agencies Cars are pulled over on a ... If you haven’t heard of fall short of service. These MADONNA del SOCCORSO August 12, 13, 14,15 regular basis. A word to the him you will. His name is services are run by hacks, North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) wise … If you’re not going to Richard Tisei, (R) and he’s appointed or hired by elected Sunday Procession 1 pm the beach to enjoy the ocean running for Lt. Governor of officials. His unroyal high- and sunbathe, stay away! ... Massachusetts along with ness (Obama) is expanding ST. DOMENIC August 22 The East Boston Health Cen- (R) Charlie Baker. Mr. Tisei his kingdom at the expense Procession Only - North Square 2 pm ter held its ground breaking is no stranger to politics of the taxpayer! ... Walmart ceremonies at Maverick serving on the Hill as Minor- in Lynn has charge ma- ST. ANTHONY August 27, 28, 29 Square recently. The gov- ity Floor Leader for many chines set up in Spanish, if Endicott & Thacher Sts. ernment awarded the East years. He brings with him a you want to charge merchan- Sunday Procession 12 pm Boston Health Center mil- lot of fresh ideas to jump dise and don’t speak Span- lions of dollars to build a start the economy. Mr. Tisei ish you have to press the ST. LUCY August 30 state of the art facility in is a strong candidate to be English button. Only in Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm Maverick Square. Wonder- considered. His recent America, is English becom- ing minds want to know if fundraiser held in Lynnfield ing a second language? ... SEPTEMBER free health care will be attracted many supporters, Till next time! ST. ROSALIE September 12 Procession Only - North Square 1 pm Sacred Heart Church (MARINERS CHURCH - IMMIGRANT CHURCH) MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Sacred Heart’s upper Malden, MA church is now open daily to SAINT ROCCO FESTIVAL August 6 - 8 the public, after many years Pearl Street of being used mostly for high Sunday Procession 1 pm holidays, weddings and funer- als. Father Antonio, Pastor of Lawrence, MA Saint Leonard Parish which FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 3 - 5 has encompassed Sacred Heart since the parish Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino merger of 2004, decided to Common & Union St., Lawrence open the second floor for daily Sunday Procession 3 pm viewing and prayer enabling parishioners and tourists Cambridge Festival alike to enjoy the entire SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 11 - 12 structure, both intimate Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge lower chapel and Ro- Info: Call 617-354-7992 manesque upper church. Although Sacred Heart’s son Taylor (1793-1871) who Melville‘s classic, Moby Dick; recent history has been that was known as the Sailors’ Melville made frequent visits of a Catholic Church it must Apostle, preached his power- to the Bethel. Taylor passed be remembered that the ful sermons from his pulpit on away in 1871 leaving the building that houses the the second floor where he Bethel without the driving church was originally built to achieved an international force that was Father Taylor. LUCIA establish a Protestant Bethel reputation as a result of the His passing moved Walt R I S T O R A N T E & B A R or Seamen’s Church to serve vividness of his oratory. He Whitman to issue an essay the mariners and the fami- served as inspiration, in of fond remembrance and Traditional lies of the men who made speech and manner, for Fa- their living on the sea. In ther Mapple in Herman (Continued on Page 14) Italian Cuisine point of fact, a house of wor- ship has occupied Sacred Donato Frattaroli Heart’s location at the north- east corner of North Square, All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 America’s oldest public square, since 1649. The first 617.367.2353 of two Congregational churches burned to the — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — ground in 1676; the second in 1770. The present building Private dining rooms for any occasion was constructed in 1833 and for 38 years was a Seamen’s [email protected] Bethel where sailors wor- shipped. Offices and class www.luciaboston.com rooms for the wives of desti- tute seamen were located on the main floor, occupied to- day by Scared Heart’s chapel. Thirsty? Hungry? The legendary Methodist mis- Be sure to experience the tradition of these fine establishments. sionary preacher among sea- Bistro • Beer • Wine men, Father Edward Thomp- Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 25, 2010 Frederick Parmenter and Allesandro Berardelli Give a “WINK” to Braintree and their Families by Joseph F. Moscaritolo, Former educator, member, Sacco & Vanzetti “A Retrospective” Committee, Braintree Historical Society and Braintree Italian American Cultural Organization “Braintree Remembers” Frederick fairly or given a fair trial. They were not Parmenter, the paymaster at Slater-Morrill treated fairly because they were Italian Shoe Company and his guard Allesandro immigrants who did not speak English, their Berardelli while most people have forgotten dark complexion, being Anarchists, along they existed. Both men lost their lives on with the Anti-Italian and Anti-Catholic April 15, 1920 while being robbed of the bias that was quite evident at that time. company payroll. The nation and the Many witnesses were not called to testify world all seem to remember Nicola Sacco at their trial while of all who testified; only and Bartolomeo Vanzetti who were executed the gatekeeper identified Vanzetti. He for this crime. But Frederick Parmenter identified Mr. Vanzetti as the person and Allesandro Berardelli along with their who drove the escaping murder car. What families have been forgotten. The Town of the gatekeeper did not realize, was that Braintree and the Braintree Historical Mr. Vanzetti had never driven and did not Society co-sponsored a 3-day series of events have a drivers license. Many witnesses titled Sacco & Vanzetti - “a Retrospective”. testified that they heard conversation by One outcome of these three days was the Mr. Sacco and Mr. Vanzetti but none of dedication of a memorial to both the them ever detected an accent. On April 15, paymaster and his guard. Another outcome 1920 (the day of the crime) the clerk at the was that family relatives got to meet each Italian Consulate swore by deposition that other and the Parmenter and Berardelli Nicola Sacco was in his office. Also on that families became well acquainted. day, many of Mr. Sacco’s friends testified While organizing this event and that they were having lunch with him at researching, many family members were a restaurant in the North End. With all of located and willing to participate. I must this testimony in favor of Mr. Sacco and admit, they were a bit apprehensive not Mr. Vanzetti’s innocence they were still knowing what to expect or in what direction found guilty and never afforded a new trial. was this event going to turn. Both families Even Judge Webster Thayer was clearly were somewhat aware of what had taken Frederick Parmenter (Grandson of Frederick Parmenter), prejudiced against the defendants. He was place but neither family chose to discuss Lorraine Parmenter (Wife of Grandson Frederick) and Jane heard on several occasions, both during the this tragedy amongst themselves over the Parmenter Reed (Grandaughter of Frederick Parmenter). trial and during the long appeal process, to years or with others. The Parmenter and make prejudicial comments about Sacco Berardelli families had never met or had and Vanzetti. Also, during the trial, Thayer any contact with one another during the past commented to an associate University Club 90 years. None were quite aware of what member that “we have to protect ourselves had actually taken place. Allesandro against anarchists and Reds,” as well as Berardelli’s Great-grandaughter Dina describing the evidence against Sacco and Chieffo did not know anything about the Vanzetti while the trial was still in progress. tragedy regarding her great-grandfather or After the trial, in November, 1924, after that she was a part of this family until she denying the second of the appeal motions, was given a research project in high school. he told Professor James P. Richardson of It was then that she learned of her Dartmouth College, “Did you see what I connection to this man. This past year Dina’s did with those anarchistic bastards the daughter, Allie, (named after her great-great other day. I guess that will hold them for a grandfather) completed an assignment on while ... Let them go to the Supreme Court the “Sacco & Vanzetti” case. It was quite now and see what they can get out of them.” clear that this was never discussed amongst This information will cause one to wonder the family. The Parmenter families never about the guilt or innocence of Sacco & discussed this tragedy but were quite Vanzetti. convinced that Sacco & Vanzetti clearly On April 15, 2010 exactly 90 years to committed this crime. Mr. Parmenter’s the date, time, and day of this tragedy, daughter Jeannette (who died in 2005) was Jane Parmenter Reed and Frederick very bitter about the murder of her father. Frederick Parmenter (Grandson of Frederick Parmenter), Parmenter, grandchildren of Mr. Parmenter The family feeling was that if she were Patricia Mavrides (Great-Grandaughter of Frederick and Mr. Berardelli’s grandchildren — alive today she would never have Parmenter), Dina Chieffo (Great-Grandaughter of grand-daughter Alexandra Montesanto, participated in this event of 2010. She was Allesandro Berardelli), Lilla Winsor (Great Niece of great-granddaughter Dina Chieffo, and even more upset when Governor Dukakis Allesandro Berardelli) sitting behind Memorial Plaque. great-great-granddaughter Allesandra issued a proclamation on August 23, 1977, Chieffo uncovered a plaque in honor of exactly 50 years to the day of the execution their grandfather. Watching were for Sacco & Vanzetti asking that all stigmas Mr. Parmenter’s great-grandchildren be removed from Nicola Sacco and Patricia Mavrides and Brian Parmenter Bartolomeo Vanzetti and their families along with great niece of Mr. Berardelli, Lilla forever. Some of the reasons that Governor Winsor and great nephew Pasquale Dukakis issued this proclamation were Picchione. Parmenter family historians that the atmosphere of the trial and appeals Paul Miller great-great nephew and Les was permeated by prejudice against Miller great nephew were also present. foreigners and hostility towards unorthodox At the exact time, day and minute of political views while many officials involved 90 years ago while the plaque was being in the case shed serious doubt on their uncovered the bells tolled. This is the first willingness and ability to conduct the time in the 90-year history of this tragic prosecution and trial of Sacco & Vanzetti event that the families ever got to meet fairly and impartially. one another. Relatives were meeting one Both families attended presentations at another for the first time in their lives. Braintree Town Hall and Thayer Academy Berardelli family members arrived from listening to discussions regarding the case the states of California, Connecticut, and and accusations of Sacco & Vanzetti. Not Rhode Island. Parmenter family mem- much was said about Parmenter and bers were from cities and towns in Berardelli during these presentations Massachusetts. Many did not even know of because not a lot was known. It is clearly Story Board at Memorial Site. the number of relatives who existed or would known that Frederick Parmenter lived at be attending this event. Family members 55 West Street in Braintree at the time of were thrilled to meet one another. This was his murder and Allesandro Berardelli lived such a happy occasion and fears regarding at 102 Phipps Street in Quincy at that time. this day were well erased from their minds. Mr. Parmenter is buried in Melrose Some of the Parmenter family members had Cemetery, Brockton, Massachusetts and information dating back to the 1600’s noting Mr. Berardelli is buried in Waterbury, pictures and history of the Parmenter Connecticut. family. After these presentations both families During the ceremony, as the crowd was were so appreciative of the presented gathered watching this dedication, the red, information and stated that they never white, and blue memorial wreath was quite knew anything at all about the chain of visibly in place next to the memorial plaque. events. They were so pleased that they As the crowd and families were absorbed attended these presentations because it in the presentation, a red color rose petal opened up a whole new understanding of Dina Chieffo (Great-Grandaughter of Alessandro broke away from the wreath. It flowed this tragedy for them. This was truly a Berardelli), Allesandra Chieffo (Great-Great-Grandaughter through the air and landed on the ground learning experience for family mem- of Allesandro Berardelli), Alexandra Montesanto near both families. This was a “wink” of bers while they were able to realize that (Grandaughter of Alessandro Berardelli), (three genera- Mr. Sacco and Mr. Vanzetti were not treated tions of Berardelli Family). (Continued on Page 13) POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 25, 2010 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

ber 25, in a free outdoor fes- tival on three stages over six blocks in the South End that brings together people of all ages from every Bos- ton neighborhood, through- out New England, and be- yond. Last year’s event drew more than 80,000 attend- ees, a new festival record. The festival’s largest ros- ter yet includes perfor- mances by 30 acts at the Berklee Performance Cen- ter (BPC), Scullers Jazz Club, Regattabar, Wally’s Cafe, Berklee’s Cafe 939 and David Friend Recital Hall, James Beard Foundation 2010 Award winners Marc and outdoor stages along Gaier, left, and Clark Frasier, right, welcome noted Columbus Avenue. gardening authors and TV hosts Barbara Damrosch and The Berklee BeanTown Eliot Coleman to their award winning restaurant, Arrows Jazz Festival is co-presented in Ogunquit, Maine. Arrows features an adjacent by Target and sponsored by greenhouse and vegetable gardens which provide fresh Dunkin’ Donuts, Blue Cross P. Allen Smith, The Today Show and PBS’ gardening produce for their innovative menus. Blue Shield, WCVB-TV 5, expert, signs copies of his books for attendees at the (File photo by Hilda M. Morrill) and others. JazzBoston is a recent Proven Winners Outdoor Living Extravaganza festival partner. BeanTown gardening event held at the Sheraton Hotel in Norwood. Happy “official” first week acclaimed Arrows and MC is receiving support from (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) of summer! Perkins Cove restaurants the National Endowment for Victor Mendoza, and others. crafts, accessories, and At this time of the year, in Ogunquit, Maine, turned the Arts. The Target Family Park great food representing a our thoughts always turn to uncultivated land into a fer- “Jazz is one of America’s returns to transform Carter variety of countries. more relaxed social events tile garden for their green- greatest contributions to Playground on Columbus To browse a list of held outdoors, festive farm- house-driven restaurants, world culture. Without the Avenue into a hub of Berklee BeanTown Jazz ers’ markets, bountiful gar- pioneering the farm-to-table music of New Orleans, there activity for kids of all ages, festival concerts, please visit dens and, of course, yummy approach now popular with is no Berklee,” says festival with inflatables, rides, face www.beantownjazz.org. food! eco-minded diners. artistic director Terri Lyne painting, balloons, and an ……. The Newport Man- ……. Speaking of yummy In 2007, the chefs part- Carrington. “So we’re cel- instrument petting zoo sions Wine & Food Festival, food, Mark Gaier and Clark nered with Marriott to open ebrating our 10th anniver- staffed with Berklee pro- presented by FOOD & WINE, Frasier have been honored Summer Winter restaurant, sary by giving Beantown a fessionals. More than 80 by the James Beard Founda- bringing their sustainable taste of the Big Easy, with vendor booths will offer arts, (Continued on Page 14) tion as “Best Chefs: North- sensibilities to Burlington, New Orleans music on east,” based on the indepen- Massachusetts with an on- each stage of the outdoor fes- dent volunteer panels of premise greenhouse feeding tival, a traditional jazz band more than 600 food and bev- the seasonal American marching up and down erage industry professionals menu. Columbus Avenue, delicious from around the country Gaier and Frasier’s first Southern cuisine, and ac- who select the nominees book, The Arrows Cookbook: tivities for the whole family.” and the winners. Cooking and Gardening Carrington has assembled The Foundation Awards from Maine’s Most Beautiful a diverse and exciting lineup recognize outstanding Farmhouse Restaurant, de- in her second year as artis- achievement within the food buted in July 2003; and a tic director. Among the high- and beverage industry and second book entitled Maine lights are Kurt Rosenwinkel grant the “Best Chefs in Classics is slated to be pub- and Orchestra de Jazz de America” award to recipi- lished in 2011. Matosinhos (9/15, BPC); The ents in 10 regions of the For more than twenty Bad Plus (9/17, BPC); the country. years, the chefs have cham- John Coltrane Memorial Gaier and Frasier, execu- pioned practices that in- Concert (9/18, Northeast- tive chefs and owners of the clude growing their own ern University); Robert crops, curing their own Glasper (9/23, Regattabar); meats, and making their Danilo Perez (9/23-24, own cheese. With the Scullers), Paula Cole (9/24, nation’s growing appetite for BPC); and Terence Blan- eating locally, chefs Gaier chard (9/25, Scullers). Ellen C. Wells, noted Boston gardening author/lecturer, and Frasier have managed The crown jewel is the free is pictured with Proven Winners’ Tim Wood, who travels to both elevate and expand outdoor festival on Saturday, the world finding unique plants to propagate. Ms. Wells the concept of sustainable September 25, from noon to holds a sample of ‘Snow Princess’ lobularia hybrid plant, dining, creating a new stan- 6 p.m. on three stages over one of the gifts in the day’s goody bags. For information dard of accessibility within six blocks on Columbus on Proven Winners varieties and gardening ideas, visit and beyond New England. Avenue, starting at Massa- www.provenwinners.com. Congratulations and Best chusetts Avenue. Top acts (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) Wishes! include Al Kooper and the ……. Looking ahead: The Funky Faculty, Jonathan first college of jazz celebrates Batiste Trio, Greg Osby the birthplace of jazz as the and Mark Turner, The Wild Mattéo Gallo 10th annual Berklee Magnolias, Nona Hendryx, BeanTown Jazz Festival pays Julian Lage Trio, The tribute to music and culture Boogaloo Swamis, Rhiannon o Appraisals of New Orleans five years featuring Abraham Laboriel after Hurricanes Katrina and Alex Acuña, Grace Kelly, Sales & Rentals A festive sign welcomes and Rita. more than 100 participants From September 15-25, DIAMONDS • to the all-day Proven world-renowned superstars ROLEX Real Estate Winners Outdoor Living and popular local acts per- ESTATE JEWELRY Extravaganza recently form free and in ticketed Bought & Sold held at the Sheraton Hotel concerts throughout the city. 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. in Norwood. The 10-day event culmi- (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) nates on Saturday, Septem- Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 25, 2010

Does a police officer from a different jurisdiction observing a person committing a crime that is a misdemeanor have the authority to arrest that person? CARMEN SOUZA — William joins in on “Critical.” COMMONWEALTH vs. ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ PROTEGID McCoy having his say with Galileo “Akidagain,” the confidence SJC-10452 With the purr of the late of “We’ll Be Alright,” forming December 9, 2009, Argued ~ April 16, 2010, Decided Eartha Kitt, Carmen Souza a triple threat with T-Pain The campus police officers nector ramp heading to “extends to the environs sur- pours the heat into her and Young Cash on the first observed the defendant Route 93. At no time did the rounding the campus when music, with the same effect. hard-edged “The Manual,” pumping gasoline into his defendant enter the perim- the “special vigilance of an The London-based Souza the timely, infectious “After automobile at a gasoline sta- eter of the Boston University officer might be required to utilizes a magical Trans- Midnight,” and McCoy puts tion located on the corner of campus. The officers acti- keep the peace and preserve Atlantic journey to explore the wraps on his rap gem with Melnea Cass Boulevard and vated the lights on their order amongst those fre- the connections between Jazz “Don’t Pretend” featuring Massachusetts Avenue, cruiser and pulled the quenting “the campus and and Cape Verdean culture. Colin Munroe. Travie McCoy near the Boston Medical defendant’s vehicle over those carrying person to and Her Cape Verdean roots are is definitely the ‘real’ McCoy! Center, a facility associated while it was on the connec- from it.” There is nothing in exposed as she touches on PHIL WILSON, with Boston University. At tor ramp. They approached the record in this case to everything from Polish MAKOTO OZONE LIVE!! the time, neither the cam- the vehicle and the defen- suggest that the offense for dances to Arabic ornaments. AT THE BERKLEE pus police (who were in their dant was then placed under which the warrant had is- Singing in her naïve Creole PERFORMANCE CENTER university police cruiser) arrest, and initially trans- sued was connected in any dialect, Carmen opens with Capri nor the defendant was ported to the Boston Univer- way to the university (in- “M’sta Li Ma Bo! (I’m Here For It’s not very often that within the perimeter of the sity police department. The cluding the Boston Medical You!” the beat gem “Afri Ká,” fans enjoy a ‘flashback’ to Boston University campus campus police remained Center), or that the execut- plus “Dos Eternidade (Two when an artist started on or its facilities. The officers at the scene of the arrest, ing of the warrant at a loca- Eternities),” the rhythm of his/her way to stardom. “randomly” ran a check of conducted an inventory tion adjacent to, but not on “Tente Midj,” the strength of Pianist Makoto Ozone is for- the defendant’s automobile search of the automobile the lands or structures of the the title cut “Protegid (Pro- tunate in that Capri Records registration and learned (pursuant to a written in- university, was necessary tected),” and hits the halfway has announced it will release that the registered owner of ventory policy of Boston Uni- for the protection of its stu- mark with “D’xam ess mo- the album originally released the automobile had a out- versity), and arranged for it dents or property. ment (Worthwhile).” Second in 1982, and recorded “live” standing warrant for a “mo- to be towed. During the in- The Commonwealth also half happenings have the at the Berklee Performance tor vehicle violation of some ventory search, the officers contends that the Boston longing of “Sodade,” express- Center on which he joined sort.” It is uncontested that discovered a quantity of co- University campus police of- ing love for her father with Berklee professor Phil Wil- the motor vehicle violation caine and heroin in the cen- ficers involved in this arrest “Song For My Father,” the son. Wilson is a trombonist was a misdemeanor and ter console of the vehicle. were also appointed deputy encouragement of “Kem e Bo? whose credits list him hav- that it had not occurred in The defendant was charged sheriffs by the sheriff of (Who Are You),” along with ing played with Woody or upon lands or structure with a number of offenses Suffolk County. Therefore, “Magic ca Tem (Passionless),” Herman, Buddy Rich, Frank owned or used or occupied” based on the evidence seized the Commonwealth argues, the inspirational “Decision Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and by Boston University. during the inventory search, they had authority, indepen- (Decision),” and addresses a host of other. The six-track Assuming that the defen- including trafficking in co- dent of their status as spe- the issue of child abuse with collection includes an up- dant was the registered caine and the possession of cial State police officers, to the heart-wrenching “Mara tempo version of the classic owner of the automobile (and heroin with the intent to serve and execute arrest Marga (Bitter Mara).” Sensi- “Stella By Starlight,” a swing- therefore the subject of the distribute it. The court in warrants. tive, intimate and vivacious, ing version of Jimmy Van warrant), the campus police holding that the police had Even though the campus all the things found in Souza’s Heusen’s “Here’s That Rainy followed the defendant as no authority to arrest the police caught the defendant music. Day,” and the easy to digest, he drove out of the gasoline defendant said: it was done out of their ju- COMMON — UNIVERSAL Steve Allen’s “Gravy Waltz.” station and entered the The scope of authority of risdiction and they did not MIND CONTROL An original composition Massachusetts Avenue con- special State police officers have the authority to arrest. Geffen from Wilson, “These Are The L. Rashid Lynn is a/k/a/ Days” is a haunting, moody hip-hop artist Common. This slice that shows the sensitive • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) talented artist has made his side of the pair, followed by mark in music, television, the outstanding “Blues My built and new small busi- tion to Bill Owen still the White House has mis- and the movies. Universal Naughty Sweetie Gave To nesses opening up all along running for office after all managed the response and Mind Control is a collection Me,” and the final offering this road. There’s more new his losing campaigns. His actions or should we say of 10 tunes with explicit lyr- is a lively, fresh rendition housing popping up now at motto must be “Never say inactions of the federal gov- ics, penned by Common. Ex- of John Coltrane’s “Giant what once was Kasanof’s never.” Then there’s Althea ernment. Here we are two ecutive producer Pharrell Steps.” Ozone’s work on piano Bakery which will increase Garrison also running for months removed from when Williams, brings out the at the time was unbeliev- the areas residential stock. state representative. She’s the spill happened and the best in Common, stepping off able for a 21-year-old young- Things are improving and run more often than Bill feds are running around with the powerful title track, ster, but Makoto’s maturity Grove Hall is alive thanks to Owens but Garrison actually like chickens with their “Universal Mind Control,” paved the way for this Kobe, the Grove Hall Mecca shop- won once, a single term for heads cut off. The president then Kanye West who lent a Japan native to achieve im- ping mall. state rep but she couldn’t get has announced he is look- hand with production, is mense success. This CD Most of the positive change re-elected. This time she’s ing to see whose @$$ to kick. featured on the cut “Punch gives insight into the won- is a development of commu- getting endorsed by some He needs to look into a mir- Drunk Love,” followed by Cee- derful empathy between the nity activists working with group called the Indepen- ror but could actually hurt Lo helping Common “Make student and his professor. city officials and area politi- dent Christian Coalition. himself if he kicked the real My Day,” the sweet sound of CESARIA EVORA — cians. Back in my youth, this Never heard of the outfit. I culprit. “Sex 4 Suga,” and producer NHA SENTIMENTO area was like West Roxbury thought for sure this time Meanwhile, Democrats Pharrell steps up to the Lusafrica or South Boston. People were she would be a Tea Partier are all getting their sound mic for “Announcement.” Cesaria Evora is often re- involved. They voted in huge but I guess I was wrong. bites and photo-ops blaming Common’s creativity contin- ferred to as the ‘Billie Holiday’ numbers. They put up can- Two more perennials that the oil company. However, it ues to score knockouts with of Cape Verde, and justifi- didates at election time. keep coming back year after is environmentalists who “Gladiator,” Muhsinah joins ably so as the living legend New trees have been planted year. are the real cause of the oil Common on the upbeat has made her mark. On and are growing which in a However, joke about them spill. Thanks to them, oil “Changes,” a breath of fresh Nha Sentimento, Evora takes sense is what the Avenue if you want but at least they companies have to go fur- air on “Inhale,” the expres- new inspiration from Arabic has been doing metaphori- care enough to put their ther out at sea to dig and sive “What a World,” and the music and twists Arabic cally in recent years. names on the ballot which is plant one mile long pipes. spirited “Everywhere” featur- musical traditions into However, I did have to com- more than most of us ever do. Companies would rather dig ing Martina Topley-Bird” ends bluesy, sinuous compositions ment on the many campaign Give them points for caring. closer to shore but can’t. So it all. Common leads the way from some of Cape Verde’s signs I have seen posted Obviously, He’s in they sail out further and to the future of hip-hop! best songwriters. Bringing along Blue Hill Avenue. This Over His Head hope disaster never hits. It TRAVIE McCOY — her wonderful brand of is politically speaking the 5th President Barack Obama’s hit. LAZARUS music to North America, she Suffolk District and there handling of the BP oil spill is Is this the hopey-changey Decaydance-Fueled will be appearing at Boston’s are two perennial pols run- getting very bad polling stuff the Obama crowd by Ramen Wilbur Theatre on June 26th. ning again this time around. numbers. Over 60 percent campaigned over back in Travie McCoy garnered Highlights from this CD There’s Roy Owens, no rela- of Americans think that 2008? recognition as the frontman includes the rhythmic opener for alternative hip-hop super- “Ser-pentina,” the sprightly stars Gym Class Heroes. He salute to her island with • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) celebrates his solo album de- “Verde Cabo di Nhas Odjos,” said Sussman. activists, including many America and bring about the but, Lazarus, by delivering ten the flowing “Vento de Sueste,” Sussman argues that cli- scientists and U.N. officials, demise of our glorious exciting tracks of which he the playful “Zinha,” plus the mate science has been is “to use greenhouse gases Republic that has triumphed co-wrote nine. McCoy’s ‘feel bluesy “Sentimento,” and an taken over by radical activ- as a scare tactic to try to against all enemies, both good’ sound is solid, setting effortless delivery of the ists who are distorting the transform this economy … foreign and domestic; Once the pace with “Dr. Feelgood” pretty “Mam’Bia E So Mi.” data in order to implement and bring forward a socialist again, we the people must featuring Cee-Lo Green, Don’t miss seeing Evora ‘live,’ a leftist political agenda. On system.” rise to the occasion to pro- trailed by “Superbad,” the she’s a worldwide star whose May 29, Sussman told inter- It is my contention Obama tect the republic and pre- smash hit “Billionaire” fea- music brings a refreshing viewer Phyllis Schlafly that is a devious contributor serve it from the forces turing Bruno Mars,” the hon- sound that people of all cul- the “goal” of global warming to this plot to socialize of socialism. esty of “Need You,” and Tim tures can enjoy! POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 25, 2010 Page 11

Vocal Performance, Female (1979, “Hot & the Connection, August 4 Mystique, irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, Stuff”) as well as the first-ever recipi- August 11 Stardust, August 18 Rare no-holds-barred comedy routines. ent of the Grammy for Best Dance Form, August 25 Decades by Dezyne, Together, they represent a lifestyle Recording (1997, “Carry On”). In 2004, September 1 Joey Scott & the Con- and are the originators of the “stoner NOW she became one of the first induct- nection, A floating stage anchored film” as a genre. Their phenomenal ees, as both an Artist Inductee and a behind the Boston Harbor Hotel pro- success included nine hit comedy al- Record Inductee (for 1977’s “I Feel vides the setting for some of the hot- bums and eight hit films, breaking box PLAYING Love”) into the Dance Music Hall of test local and national blues artists. office records, shattering comedy al- Fame in New York City. It is estimated Blues Barge features performances bum sales, garnering multiple that Donna Summer has sold more every Thursday evening from 6:00 to Grammy nominations and mesmeriz- than 130 million records. 10:00 beginning June 17. July 1 Jeff ing fans for more than a decade. UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN MEATLOAF - July 8, 2010 at Pitchell July 8 Bruce Marshall Group, To purchase tickets log on to 7:30PM. He’s back! “Hang Cool Teddy July 15 Toni Lynn Washington, July thewilbur.com or call Ticketmaster Bear” is his latest album. It hit the 22 James Montgomery Band, July 29 1-800-745-3000. stores in April 2010 and it’s already Jeff Pitchell, August 5 Racky Thomas becoming a hit album. Band, August 12 Bruce Marshall DCR’S HATCH SHELL ON Other upcomings show include the Group, August 19 James Montgom- BOSTON’S ESPLANADE following. RINGO STARR & HIS ery Band, August 26 Toni Lynn Wash- BOSTON LANDMARKS ALL-STARR BAND -June 29, 2010 ington, September 2 Jeff Pitchell. ORCHESTRA PRESENTS at 7:30 p.m. CHICAGO AND THE Movies by Moonlight offers guests “BEETHOVEN’S NINTH” - July 14 DOOBIE BROTHERS - July 6, 2010 a chance to revisit Holly-wood’s silver at 7 p.m. Beethoven’s Symphony No. at 7:30 p.m. SQUEEZE/CHEAP screen and modern classics. The 2010 9 (“Choral”) with the New World Cho- TRICK - July 14, 2010 at 7:30p.m. series begins with a showing on June rale for the first concert of its 2010 CHRIS ISAACK - July 17, 2010. For 18th and continues every Friday Landmarks Festival at the Shell. The tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com. evening through September 3. Mov- program will also include Beethoven’s For all Live Nation events log onto ies begin at dusk. June 25 Driving “Consecration of the House” overture. www.livenation.com. Miss Daisy (1989), July 2 Wizard of All concerts are free and open to the Oz (1939), July 9 Moonstruck (1987), public. For more information please HOUSE OF BLUES BOSTON July 16 Maltese Falcon (1941), July 23 visit www.LandmarksOrchestra.org or 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA An Affair to Remember (1937), July 30 call (617) 520-2200. CYNDI LAUPER - Saturday, Field of Dreams (1989), August 6 Some June 26, 2010 at 7:00PM. The gen- Like it Hot (1959), August 13 Tootsie esis of Bring Ya To The Brink, a title (1982), August 20 All the President’s ARTS culled from the lyrics of the percus- Men (1976), August 27 The Adventures sive stand-out jam “Lyfe,” lies within of Robin Hood (1938), September 3 Cyndi’s unique, often sharp-edged Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Movies MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER observa-tions of the world. For more and performances are subject to Wiesner Building, E15-109, 20 info about upcoming performances log change, weather permitting. For more Ames Street, Cambridge, MA onto www.houseofblues.com or call info visit www.bhh.com. ORTHOSTATIC TOLERANCE – It 888-693-BLUE (2583). May Not Be Such a Bad Idea if I LUCKY STRICKES LANES Never Went Home. Now through BOSTON SYMPHONY HALL 145 Ipswich St., Boston, Ma July 11, 2010. This exhibition is part TH 301 Mass. Avenue, Boston, MA 4 ANNUAL BECKETT BOWL - of an ongoing project by Bahamian- JOÃO GILBERTO – Friday, July 29, 2010 at 6:00PM. Boston Red born, New York-based Tavares June 25th at 8 PM. HT Productions Sox All-Star pitcher Josh Beckett will Strachan, who has been exploring and New Festival Productions, LLC throw strikes of a different kind on space and deep-sea training in this will present An Evening with Brazil’s July 29, when he hangs up his cleats multiphase body of work since 2006. Legendary, Grammy Award-winning, and ties on a pair of bowling shoes at The solo exhibition will feature draw- th singer and guitarist João Gilberto. He the 4 annual Beckett Bowl pre- ings, photographs, video works, sculp- is credited with having created the sented by Foxwoods Resort Casino, a ture, and installations as well as new bossa nova beat and is known as the star-studded bowling tournament. All works that were developed during “Father of Bossa Nova.” His seminal proceeds benefit the Josh Beckett Stachan’s recent residency at MIT. recordings, including many songs by Foundation and Children’s Hospital For more information please visit Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Boston. Festivities will conclude with www.listart.mit.edu. Moraes, established the new musical a concert by country music sensation genre in the late 1950s. For more Jason Aldean at the Absolut Beckett PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM information visit www.bso.org or call Bowl Concert presented by MGM East India Square, Salem, MA 888-266-1200. Grand at Foxwoods at the House of THE KENNEDY’S PORTRAIT OF Blues Boston. About The Josh A FAMILY – Now through July 18, Gypsy, the 1959 musical with music by Jule Styne, lyr- RAFFAEL’S HULL Beckett Foundation The Josh Beckett 2010. An intimate, behind-the-scenes ics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents, Clarion Nantasket Beach Hotel, Foundation is a charitable organiza- look at the legendary first family is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, Hull, MA tion established in 2007 by Boston through the lens of acclaimed the famous striptease artist, and focuses on her mother, RON DELLA CHIESA STRICTLY Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett to sup- photographer Richard Avedon. View port community-based programs that photos of the intimate as well as Momma Rose, whose name has become synonymous with SINATRA – Friday, June 25 at 8 PM. Dance to the 18-piece Beantown strive to improve the health and well- high profile moments of the John F. “the ultimate show business mother.” Gypsy follows the Swing Orchestra, featuring American being of children, especially children Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy’s dreams and efforts of Rose to raise two daughters to Idol finalist John Stevens, as they pay that are seriously ill, disabled, poor, iconic family. For further informa- perform onstage and casts an affectionate eye on the tribute to Frank Sinatra and more. For or otherwise disadvantaged. The tion about this exhibit, please log onto more information please visit Foundation provides Beckett with an www.pem.org. hardships of show business life. The musical contains opportunity to have a direct and per- many songs that became popular standards, including [email protected] or call 617- 633-5100. manent impact on the lives of chil- MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS “Small World,” Everything’s Coming up Roses, “You’ll dren throughout New England and in 465 Huntington Ave.,Boston, MA Never Get Away from Me,” and “Let Me Entertain You.” DICK’S LAST RESORT his hometown of Spring, Texas. Since CAFÉ AND CABARET: Gypsy will star stage and screen actress Vicki Lewis as Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall its inception in 2007, Beckett Bowl TOULOUSE-LAUTREC’S PARIS - has raised more than $750,000 for the Now through August 8, 2010. The Rose. Best known for her role as the quirky secretary Marketplace ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP - Josh Beckett Foundation and French aristocrat Henri de Toulouse- Beth in the NBC sitcom “NewsRadio.” Check out Sunday, June 27 - Ryan Fardy, 7:00 Children’s Hospital. For more infor- Lautrec (1864-1901), one of the most Theater section for more details. PM – 10:00 PM, Monday, June 28 Brian mation www.luckystrikeboston.com. innovative artists of the late 19th cen- Locher, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday, tury, is known for his bold and subtle THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY OF June 29 Ryan Fitzsimmons, 7:00 PM – THE WILBUR images of performers in the centers of BOSTON THEATER 10:00 PM, Wednesday, June 30 Nate 246 TREMONT ST., BOSTON,MA. Parisian entertainment in the 1880s 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA CRAIG FERGUSON - Friday, July and 1890s: the café-concerts and TH Watkins, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. For more THE 25 ANNUAL PUTNAM 2, 2010 at 7:00PM & 9:45PM. Craig cabaret nightclubs in the bohemian NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE information about these performances COUNTY SPELLING BEE – Septem- Ferguson entered the world of late neighborhood of Montmartre. This ex- 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA or general information about ber 3 – October 2, 2010. Can you spell night comedy following a diverse and hibit features posters, prints and GYPSY - July 6 through July 25, Dick’s Last Resort, you may call “centavo?” A quirky cast of characters eclectic career that encompasses film, paintings of café, cabaret and other 2010. Its back and all new! Bill th 617-267-8080. hope to win the 25 Annual Spelling television and the stage. Since tak- urban amusements. Hanney launches the 2010 Broad- Bee in his “effortlessly endearing new ing the helm of the Late, Late Show NICHOLAS NIXON: FAMILY AL- way musical series at the new North musical.” (The New York Times) on January 3, 2005, the show has set BUM - Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) with School-age angst combines with cur- Special Events all-time viewer records in the five Sunday, May 1, 2011. Among the most Vicki Lewis starring in GYPSY. A vet- rent event improvisation as volunteer years that it has been on the air. This compelling of Nicholas Nixon’s series eran of the stage and screen, Vicki audience members join in for some fun THE BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL March, Craig will be seen in the highly of photographs are the portraits that Lewis is most remembered for her 5 competition. “From beginning to end Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA anticipated animated feature “How to he has made of his close-knit family. seasons playing Beth on the NBC it’s a delight. D-E-L-I-G-H-T. Delight.” SUMMER IN THE CITY ENTER- Train Your Dragon” as the Viking, These photographs, taken over time, sitcom, “NewsRadio.” “Like North For more info www.lyricstage.com or TAINMENT SERIES - Enjoy the fabu- ‘Gobber.’ explore the nature of long-commit- Shore Music Theatre, Gypsy is a clas- call 617-585-5678. lous harbor views while enjoying free CHEECH AND CHONG GET IT ted relationships. For more informa- sic! With its masterful story telling, live musical entertainment every LEGAL TOUR - Thursday, July 8 and tion please call 617-369-3445 or visit beautiful music, dazzling costumes AMERICAN REPERTORY Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Friday, July 9 at 7:30 PM. Successful www.mfa.org for a complete listing of and a top notch cast, the audiences THEATER evening throughout the summer. On beyond their wildest dreams, Richard all the Museum of Fine Arts exhibits, are sure to be entertained and ex- 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA Fridays, guests are invited to enjoy a “Cheech” Marin and Tommy Chong musical performances and educations cited for the return of NSMT!” said CABARET - September 2010. Take classic movie projected on a large defined an era with their hilariously programs. Bill Hanney, NSMT’s new owner and your seat at the Kit Kat Klub, the per- movie screen over the harbor. The producer. “Our new Artistic Director, fectly marvelous cabaret where singer hotel is pleased to offer these eve- Evans Haile, and I are confident that Sally Bowles meets writer Cliff nings free of charge to the general ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS this show will set the perfect tone for Bradshaw. As the two pursue a life of public. our inaugural season at NSMT.” For pleasure in Weimar Berlin, the world Summer Soul takes place every tickets: call (978) 232-7200, visit outside the Klub begins to splinter. Tuesday evening through August 31, ITALIAN RADIO “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday www.nsmt.org, or in person at 62 Presiding over it all is singer, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Guests can sway to “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday Dunham Rd. Beverly. songwriter, and former Dresden Doll soulful sounds as the hotel hosts vari- 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. Amanda Palmer as the Kit Kat Klub’s ous R&B and soul bands. June 29 Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The www.dongiovannishow.com. REAGLE PLAYERS magnetic Emcee, with A.R.T. regulars Ray Greene and the Innervisions, July Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca 617 Lexington St.,Waltham, MA Book by Joe Masteroff, based on the 6 Soul Sound Revue, July 13 World every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY RACHEL YORK appearing in play by John Van Druten and stories Premier Band, July 20 Ray Greene & www.1110wccmam.com 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, Ma INTO THE WOODS - Now through by Christopher Isherwood; music by the Innervisions, July 27 Soul Sound “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM The Consulate General of Italy June 27, 2010. The characters (some John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, di- Revue, August 3 Felix Brown Band, with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM in Boston, Dante Alighieri Society and new and some familiar) set out into rected by Steven Bogart. For informa- August 10 World Premier Band, Au- www.1460WXBR.com Comites, in celebration of American the woods on a quest. Act One sees tion call 617-547-8300. gust 17 Ray Greene & the “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Independence Day, proudly present them all pursuing “happily-ever-af- Innvervisions, August 24 Soul Sound Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM a flute and piano concert by Friday, ter” destinies. The musical’s second Revue, August 31 World premier or online www.djrocco.com July 9, 2010 at 8:00 pm. Alessandro half explores what happens after MUSIC Band. From 6:00 to 10:00 each “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every Crosta (flauto) and Nadia Testa “happily-ever-after” as the characters Wednesday evening, Timeless Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio (pianoforte) from Italy. Also perform- confront giants, mayhem, conflict and BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION Tunes features classic musical enter- stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN ing will be local artists Sara Oettinger disenchantment. In the end, they 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA tainment of various decades – rang- 1470 AM. (soprano) and Jeffrey Hartman discover that perhaps happiness is DONNA SUMMER - August 27, ing from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s., “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” (tenor). Free and open to the public simply found in living the tale and 2010 at 7:30PM. A five-time Grammy June 30 Mystique, July 7 Manhattan 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on with refreshments to follow. R.S.V.P. turning the pages. Call 781-891-5600 winner, Donna Summer was the first Touch, July 14 Rare Form, July 21 WSRO 650AM in Framingham to Lino Rullo at [email protected] or visit www.reagleplayers.com. artist to win the Grammy for Best Rock Decades by Dezyne, July 28 Joey Scott and online at www.wsro.com. or 781-862-1633. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 25, 2010

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Women are in! Men dominate just two of the woman’s COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED the 15 job categories projected to grow the gratitude. VINEGAR (PICKLED) PEPPERS most over the next decade: janitor and com- “She’s had a puter engineer. Women have everything lot of stress 1 quart white vinegar else — nursing, home health assistance, in her life 1 quart water child care, food preparation. Many of the new these past 5 green bell peppers jobs, says Heather Boushey of the Center months,” Davidson said. “This money will 3 medium pickling jars with screw caps for American Progress, “replace the things make a wonderful difference. The timing 3 teaspoons salt that women used to do in the home for free.” was just a blessing.” 3 teaspoons sugar Earlier this year, for the first time in Jumping into marriage! Andriel Ivanov of Place white vinegar and water in a saucepan over medium American history, the balance of the Russia, who was about to jump off a bridge heat and cover. Bring to a rolling boil for about three workforce tipped toward women, who now into the Belaya River in Ufa, and saw Maria minutes. hold a majority of the nation’s jobs. The Petrova preparing to jump off the same Meanwhile remove stems and seeds from peppers. Wash working class, which has long defined our bridge. They’re now engaged. “All that pain peppers thoroughly. Cut peppers into quarter portions notions of masculinity, is slowly turning into was worthwhile because it led me to my lengthwise and place in clean jars. Pour enough boiled water a matriarchy, with men increasingly absent Andriej,” Petrova said. and vinegar combination over peppers, up to rim of jar. Add from the home and women making all the In a historical first, more U.S. troops were one teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of sugar to each jar. decisions. Women dominate today’s colleges hospitalized for mental-health disorders last Place cover tightly on each jar. and professional schools — for every two men year (17,538) than for battle wounds or other On a clean cookie sheet or cutting board, turn closed jar who will receive a B.A. this year, three injuries (11,156). The Pentagon blamed “pro- upside down, resting jar on its cover. Check to be sure that women will do the same. Of the 15 job cat- longed exposure to combat,” resulting from water is not leaking from jar. Allow standing for thirty egories projected to grow the most in the soldiers’ multiple deployments in nine minutes before turning jars right side up. Store for three next decade in the U.S., all but two are oc- straight years of war. or four weeks in you cupboard before use. Refrigerate only cupied primarily by women. Indeed, the U.S. The Ziegfeld girl who outlived all the rest. after opening jars. economy is in some ways becoming a kind Doris Eaton Travis started at the Ziegfeld NOTE: I began to pickle bell peppers in the 1950s when my of traveling sisterhood: upper-class women Follies the day she finished eight grade, and cousin Josie (LaGrassa) DeSisto shared her recipe with me. leave home and enter the workforce, creat- took her final Broadway bow in April, at age Each time I pickled peppers, my mind wandered back to my ing domestic jobs for other women to fill. 106. The youngest Ziegfeld girl ever hired, childhood when each fall, Papa bought a case of the small Since the 1980s, as women have flooded Travis was also the last survivor of the elabo- Santo Nicolo peppers for pickling. They were small but firm. colleges, male enrollment has grown far rately costumed song and dance troupe, They were green, and some were spotted with a little red, or more slowly. which performed in the famed New Amster- yellow skin. While Mama washed the peppers without remov- Well, we have always said women are bet- dam Theater and other venues in producer ing stem or inner seeds, Papa prepared the very large ceramic ter managers than men. Think about it, our Flo Ziegfeld’s revues from 1907 to 1931. container. It was the same kind that everyone else in the neigh- mothers managed to feed us, nurse us, and When Paul Mickelson won the Master’s borhood used for pickling peppers. teach us how to walk, talk, eat, keep us in Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, recently, After the peppers were clean, my parents placed them in good health, etc. And women created “the coverage centered on his playing and his the container and added the necessary vinegar and spices. home.” Yes, they selected the bedding, deco- wife’s and mother’s recent dual cancer di- I remember Papa placing a large ceramic cover on the container. rated the house, kept the house tidy and agnoses. What wasn’t reported is that He warned us not to go near the peppers. clean, shopped for food, etc. Whew! They Mickelson is one of many proud Italian All this took place in the little cubical of space in the cellar of certainly have many responsibilities! American athletes. Whether on the field, 39 Charter Street, below our bakery. Each family had a cubical Carlo Scustomato thinks there are three coaching, in the front office or reporting on reserved for storing extra canned goods, wine, and preserved things most men love but never understand: camera, Italians and Italian Americans vegetables. Before long, the aroma of the pickled peppers found females, girls, and women. have had a long and successful history in its way up to the street floor of the building. Papa wasn’t the Publisher’s Weekly Mark Rotella a senior sports. Some of the sports greats Yogi Berra, only one who had pickled peppers. editor has a new book, “Amore: The Story of Brian Boitano, Joe DiMaggio, Tommy Each time I look at the ceramic container, still in my posses- Italian American Song.” The book should be Lasorda, Dan Marino, Joe Montana, Phil sion, it reminds me of the above yearly ritual. at your favorite bookstore in September. Go Rizzuto, Paul Tagliabue and Dick Verneil for it! and Olympic gold medalist in men’s figure What’s the easiest way to lose weight? skating Evan Lysacek, whose mother’s fam- Well, according to Men’s Fitness, turn off the ily has an Italian heritage. Vita can be reached at [email protected] TV. Research has shown that people con- Italian Americans in sports includes: sume “up to 71 percent” more food while Bruce Arena, coach of Major League Soccer glued to the TV. Eat off blue plates. The color team Los Angeles Galaxy, Mark Attanasio, • Doug Sheff (Continued from Page 3) is a natural appetite suppressant. In one owner of Milwaukee Brewers, Terry promote fairness, equality political activism, his com- study, people who dined in a blue room ate Francona, manger of the Boston Red Sox, and justice under the law. mitment to preserving the 33 percent less than those who ate in a yel- Joe Paterno, head coach of the Penn State He is also an active mem- civil justice system and his low or red room. Time your fruit intake. Nittany Lions, Dustin Pedroia, second ber of the Massachusetts Bar dedication in representing Getting enough fruit is important, but eat- baseman for the Boston Red Sox, Tony La Association (MBA) where he people who would otherwise ing it after a protein-rich meal of fish or Russa, Jr., manager of the St. Louis Cardi- is currently Vice President. not have access to justice. poultry can cause bloating because of the nals, Shaun White, professional snow- Doug Sheff is the Senior The Massachusetts Acad- fermentation of natural sugars. Try eating boarder and Olympic gold medalist, Mike Partner at the Sheff Law Of- emy of Trial Attorneys and it earlier, when it will also “take the edge Modano, hockey player for the Dallas Stars fices in Boston. He has President Chris A. Milne are off your appetite.” Leave behind a mess! It and Stanley Cup winner, John Calipari, bas- twenty-six years of experi- proud to have presented the typically takes 20 minutes for your brain to ketball coach at the University of Kentucky, ence as a civil litigator and first MATA “President’s realize you’re full, so leaving unfinished por- Mark Attanasio, owner of the Milwaukee has received numerous hon- Award for Excellence in Ad- tions on the table while you eat helps you Brewers, Steve Bisciotti, majority owner of ors throughout his career as vocacy” to Douglas K. Sheff, see the “damage you’ve done,” and know the Baltimore Ravens, and Angela Ruggiero, an attorney, an advocate for a true advocate and a true when to stop. defense ice hockey player and four-time consumers and an educator. friend to the trial bar and a Forty years ago, amid campus strikes, sit- Olympic medalist. He is known on both local proud resident of Boston’s ins, and building takeovers, Boston Univer- Show biz stuff from the noted musicolo- and national levels for his North End. sity administrators decided to cancel finals gist Albert Natale. Actor Frank Morgan and graduation ceremonies and send every- played five roles in “The Wizard of Oz” movie one home. A few weeks ago, members of the (1939). Drummer Buddy Rich was called 1st Generation Class of 1970 were invited back to campus “baby Traps” when he played vaudeville at for the ritual they never had, and 300 of the age of seven. Comedian Morey Italian-American them showed up, many with children and Amsterdam is also a song writer. He wrote grandchildren in tow. “Forty years ago I prob- such songs as “Why Oh Why Did I Ever Leave Vita Orlando Sinopoli ably never would have gone to graduation Wyoming,” and “Rum and Coca Cola.” When Shares with us because I was a hippie,” said class member James C. Petrillo, President of the Ameri- Peter Simon. “Time has mellowed me.” Still, can Federation of Musicians ordered musi- a delightful recollection true to form, the class broke into a sponta- cians to stop recording on August 1, 1942, it of her memories as a child neous rendition of John Lennon’s, “Give served as a death blow for the Big Band Era. Peace a Chance.” Because vocalists were not allowed as mem- growing up in Wow! On my college graduation day, a bers, it catapulted singers to stardom. Lena Boston’s “Little Italy” group of us downed a few beers before the Horne’s grandfather, Cyrus Scrottron, was graduation ceremonies held at the Tremont the first black Post Office clerk in the United and a collection of Temple. Enough said. States. Frank Sinatra’s heaviest recording Italian family recipes Money talks! Washington state couple Liz years were 1946 when he recorded fifty one and Mark Thompson discovered $20,000 in songs, and in 1947 when he cut forty seven. from the homeland. an armoire they purchased at an estate sale Among the most famous-to-be singers with and promptly returned the money to the ail- the Tony Pastor band was Rosemary Clooney Great as Gifts ing 78-year-olds widow to whom it belonged. who, at the time, sang mostly as part of the FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM Unbeknown to the unidentified woman, her Clooney Sisters. In his youth, Fidel Castro and in local bookstores — ask for late husband had stored the money in the appeared in a few Xavier Cugat movies, in- Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN wardrobe cabinet because he didn’t trust cluding “Holiday in Mexico” in 1946. Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN banks. Her brother, Ron Davidson, expressed AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 25, 2010 Page 13

• Bush Tax Cuts (Continued from Page 1) Third, congressional inac- Historically when taxes tion will raise taxes on capi- are reduced the federal gov- tal gains and dividends, ernment reaps more money again, at a time when in- and the economy grows be- vestment should be encour- cause people have more to aged. Incredibly, President spend, invest and save. Obama has proposed raising That’s not propaganda from taxes on dividend income a political party. It’s the way A couple of weeks ago, I the academic students didn’t year of joining the band, the from the current 15 percent economics works and it’s an attended my college reunion. realize was that we had leader and Bob parted com- to 20 percent. Raising taxes, historical fact. It’s hard to believe I gradu- the same courses they stud- pany and Bob asked me to especially during the cur- During the 1920s tax rates ated from Boston State Col- ied with the addition of shop take over as music direc- rent economic climate, were reduced from more lege fifty years ago. I don’t classes. We had longer days tor. Later, this led to us be- would be the worst possible than 70 percent to less than remember getting old. Boston as a result and the building coming partners on the pro- fiscal policy Washington poli- 25 percent and the result State is now part of the Uni- with the shops was located duction end of things. With ticians could impose. was an increase in federal versity of Massachusetts, in South Boston, not on the Cardinal Cushing’s help It is not unreasonable to revenue from $719 million and the entire weekend at downtown campus. Anyway and contacts, this led to New wonder: If Washington poli- in 1921 to $1.1 billion in the beginning of this month we survived. The only thing York and the two of us writing ticians are going to continue 1928. That’s an increase of was dedicated to reunion I felt bad about was that none for and appearing on Candid to spend, and they’ve already more than 60 percent. festivities. Considering my of those guys were there. I Camera. This, in turn, led spent plenty, wouldn’t it be The trend was reversed schedule, the only event I was the only one. to meetings with Otto irresponsible for them to con- when President Herbert could attend was a Saturday Later in the evening when Preminger at his Manhattan tinue to do so without gener- Hoover raised taxes in the night banquet, and arrived at dinner was winding down, I office and doors opening for ating any new income? 1930s. During President U. Mass. Boston in time for began to look at a souvenir us in Hollywood. Bob stayed The answer is to only avoid Franklin D. Roosevelt’s term cocktail hour. book that had been put to- with the comedy end of further spending hikes but in office taxes went up even I didn’t know what to expect gether. What bothered me things and I tried my hand to make meaningful cuts in more. as I hadn’t seen most of my the most were the names and at dramatic acting. current spending and to When President John F. classmates since we gradu- pictures of people who were Bob became friendly with lower taxes. This year the Kennedy took office he low- ated, but I was looking for- no longer with us, illustrated Art Linkletter, Red Skelton, nation’s deficit will hit $1.5 ered taxes across the board. ward to renewing some old in a back section of the book Jack Benny, Jonathan trillion. The Heritage Foun- The top rate was cut from acquaintances and reliving called, In Memoriam. Among Winters, Grocho Marx and dation has calculated that if more than 90 percent to 70 a few good times due to (for- the pictures was that of Bob several others in the comedy Washington were to raise percent and tax revenues tunately) my never-ending Blasser. end of things. I headed to taxes to pay for entitlement rose from $94 billion in 1961 memory. As members of my Bob and I were both enter- Paramount and found bit spending it would have to to $153 billion in 1968. class began to arrive, I slowly tainers even back then. I parts in Mission Impossible, double the federal income tax Sounding very much like a became a bit depressed. I only was playing music and did a Mod Squad and the original rates by 2050 and continue conservative, Kennedy said, recognized a few of them bit of stand-up comedy. Bob Star Trek. Of course, I con- to increase them from that “It is increasingly clear that without having to look at the was also a comedian and our tinued playing music. When point on. no matter what party is in name tags which also con- paths crossed. We had a lot school was in session in It is not unreasonable to power, so long as our na- tained their graduation pic- in common. Both of us were Boston, I often commuted wonder: Well, maybe the tional security needs keep tures. Just two of the guys only children and possessed from here to the west coast Democrats are right and we rising, an economy ham- hadn’t changed. The rest, raw talent. As the college to play whatever part was should raise taxes on only pered by restrictive tax rates well they had aged. Most had years progressed, I discov- offered to me. When I was out the rich. Can’t we agree that will never produce enough lost their hair and had got- ered that Bob was a better there, if Bob was there at the to whom much has been revenue to balance our bud- ten a bit rotund. But, that comedian than me and con- same time, I stayed with given much is expected in get just as it will never pro- happens to all of us with age, centrated more on the mu- him. He lived in an apart- return? duce enough jobs or enough I suppose. As for the ladies, sic end of things and used my ment complex owned by May Those who embrace that profits.” there were only four or five ability in front of a micro- West, who occupied the pent- philosophy will be delighted The nation would be far that I recognized without phone to mc and play music. house. She was quite a char- to know that’s already the better off if current Democrat looking at their pictures. After graduation, we went acter, even in her old age. way it is. Last year Ameri- leadership took a page Beyond this small group, I separate ways. I began teach- Bob opened doors for me, cans for Tax Reform pointed from Kennedy’s economic was lost. The years had not ing in Boston and playing and I appeared in a few films, out that Internal Revenue playbook. been kind to many of them. music several nights a week. did bit parts on the Lucy Service data showed the top The inflation that seized I reminisced about the old Bob moved to Norton and Show, the Jonathan Winters 1 percent of wage earners the country during the 1970s days with several old friends taught English. Show and the Red Skelton already pay more in taxes thrust millions of taxpayers as we all walked around About two years later, I was Show. One of the last things than the bottom 95 percent into higher brackets and during cocktail hour and hired to play for a stage show. I did before I returned home combined. when Ronald Reagan entered that was enjoyable. As that The bass player from the was to audition for the role The Tax Foundation re- the White House he proposed portion of the reception show band had left and the of Sonny Corleone in the ported the top 1 percent of tax cuts. The result: Tax rev- concluded, I discovered that leader called me asking if original Godfather. I was taxpayers pay 40.4 percent of enues rose by more than 90 I was the only one from my I could sight read music. beaten out by James Caan. all income taxes collected percent during that decade. section of the 1960 graduat- When I said that I could, I was He had just finished a film and the bottom 95 percent The Heritage Foundation’s ing class that was in atten- hired. When I arrived at the with John Wayne and was pay 39.4 percent. That Daniel Mitchell wrote, “Once dance. Let me explain. I theater where the show was well on his way up. Because means the top 1 percent, the economy received an majored in Industrial Arts to be performed, I discovered of my Latin looks, the only which numbers 1.4 million unambiguous tax cut in Education. In other words, I that Bob Blasser was the things I was offered were bit taxpayers, pays a larger January 1983, income tax was preparing to become a headliner, and when we saw parts as a sinister character, share of the income tax than revenues climbed dramati- teacher of shop subjects. each other, we renewed old a negative stereotype that the other 134 million taxpay- cally, increasing by more Other than the 21 of us who acquaintances. At the end of Hollywood has always gotten ers combined. than 54 percent by 1989.” majored in shop, all majored the performance, Bob told his away with. As a result, I re- Tax cuts did not send As conversations in in other academic subjects. bandleader to keep me in the turned home and resumed America’s deficit roaring Washington’s corridors of Some were English, math, band and I accepted. teaching and playing music. into the stratosphere. It was power focus on the economy history or science majors. Bob was friendly with Car- My folks and Babbononno the extravagant spending of and jobs it is clear that pre- Some specialized in elemen- dinal Cushing, who at that were happy about that. Washington politicians that venting the Bush tax cuts tary education while others time was head of the Arch- All that was a lifetime ago thrust the economy into a from expiring should be pri- prepared to teach on higher diocese in Massachusetts. It and I have fond memories tailspin. Raising taxes won’t ority number one. levels. As a result, we were seems that every time a boy about many of the people who improve the situation. looked down upon without from one of his parishes was crossed my path back then. Spending reductions and tax Reprinted with permission anyone ever saying any- killed in Vietnam, he put a Bob’s style of comedy be- cuts will. from Northstar National. thing. We were to become the scholarship together in that came somewhat dated and he teachers of the Sweathogs of boy’s name at the school at- moved to the west coast of • (Continued from Page 8) our day. As a matter of fact, tached to the boy’s parish. Florida playing the senior or Parmenter & Berardelli the kids that were in shop Bob and his show business retirement complexes in his thanks from Mr. Parmenter see family members from programs in some of the buddies would jump start the area. He returned to Boston and Mr. Berardelli thanking within their families and Boston schools were called fundraising for the scholar- a couple of times and wanted the Town of Braintree for between both the Parmen- cellar rats. The image wasn’t ship with a variety show. As me to get involved in produc- finally recognizing them ter and Berardelli families positive and neither was the a result of this, it opened a tion ideas he had in mind. By after 90 years while telling meet one another and know attitude leveled at us. What lot of doors for us. Within a then, though, my life had their families that they can that their friendships will go gone in an entirely different be at peace now. Hopefully, on forever while the names Jeanette Parmenter, Fred- of Parmenter and Berardelli — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — direction and I declined. Seeing Bob’s graduation erick’s daughter is now look- will never be forgotten. Their THE picture in the In Memoriam ing down and can rest in names will live on forever as section saddened me, and peace. I am sure now, as the the Town of Braintree intro- Johnny Christy when I returned home, I was two men look down upon the duces another chapter to the depressed, but I guess that’s crowd they are very happy to book of Sacco & Vanzetti. the way it goes in life. I looked Orchestra at my wife, Loretta, silently For events going on in Massachusetts considered how happy we are this SUMMER, check out the and thought about the suc- MUSIC FOR ALL cesses of my two boys. That Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 brought me back to reality. website at www.massvacation.com. GOD BLESS AMERICA Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 25, 2010

The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) WHERE HAVE ALL THE Walter “Wally” Bowe a true 60TH ANNIVERSARY Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco FLOWERS GONE? hero to the entire East Bos- OF KOREAN WAR While marching with Re- ton community. TO BE MARKED publican state treasurer GRADUATION TIME The Department of Massa- THE SOCCER WORLD SERIES 2010 IN SOUTH AFRICA. candidate Karyn Polito in AT HOLY NAME chusetts Korean War Veter- For the many friends and readers, who follow the events the Bunker Hill Day Parade, My nephew Jacob Schaefer ans will commemorate the we report we wish to introduce everyone to the world of one guy watching the parade was one of 60 graduates 60th anniversary of the start international FOOTBALL, better known in this country as lamented to me about how from Holy Name Parish of the Korean War (1950-53). Soccer, and its’ world series that takes place every four few Townies are left in School in the Class of 2010. The ceremony will begin at years. This year, as in the last sixteen years, 32 national Charlestown. He told me, This West Roxbury Catholic 12 noon, Friday, June 25 teams will square off in South Africa for the World Champi- ‘They’ve moved to Malden, School has an excellent at the Massachusetts Ko- onship Cup, the original Rimet Cup, named after the French Melrose, Woburn and Win- educational program and rean War Veterans Memo- gentleman, Mr. Rimet, who first organized the event almost chester.” I told him he for- it showed in where mem- rial at Shipyard Park at the 100 years ago. Every participating national team that wins got two other places too. bers of the Class of 2010 Navy Yard in Charlestown. the finale of the tournament must win three world cham- When he asked what they will be going to school JIMMY CONWAY pionships in order to get the coveted cup. The first nation were, I said, “What about in September. Twenty stu- HONORED to win the cup was Italy, in 1982, when it won the tourna- Holy Cross and Woodlawn.” dents have been admitted to Bunker Hill American ment for the third time. The other two times was respec- He just looked at me funny Boston Latin School, nine Legion Post 25 has been tively in 1934 and in 1938. The other nation that has and stopped talking. will be entering Boston renamed the James W. received the cup was Brazil and no other team ever, so far. ST. JOSEPH’S FEAST Latin Academy and four- Conway Bunker Hill Post 26 Brazil has already won the world championship five times, JUST AROUND THE teen will be showing up in honor of a great com- the only one in the world to accomplish such feat. CORNER at Catholic Memorial. My munity and veterans leader The 32 national teams have already been matched into St. Joseph Feast will be re- nephew Jacob will be one of who passed away in 2009. eight groups, as follows: turning to Boston’s North those fourteen at Catholic FRYERS NEED FREEZER Group A: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France; End on the weekend of Memorial. SAY FRIARS Group B: Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea, Greece; July 23-25. The Sunday NEAD A Secret Santa of sorts Group C: England, United States, Algeria, Slovenia; morning Mass will be cel- NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT has offered an unlimited Group D: Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana; ebrated in the Prado in con- North End Against Drugs supply of chickens to help Group E: Holland, Denmark, Japan, Cameroun; junction with St. Stephen’s has already started its feed the homeless down at Group F: Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia; Church. Some great enter- fundraising efforts for the the Franciscan Food Shelter Group G: Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Coast, Portugal; tain is headed to the band- 21st Annual North End at St. Anthony’s Shrine in Group H: Spain, Switzerland, Honduras, Chile. stand with both Angelo Family Pride Week in Au- Downtown Boston. Reverend For obvious reasons we will try to follow the efforts of the Picardi and the fabulous gust. Everyone surely will be Dave Constantino from the two teams we care much: Italy and the United States. Sharon Z. More details to thinking about the late Bobby food center says, “If we didn’t follow. D., who passed away a short have the freezer we can’t DO YOUNG LOOKING PEOPLE TRULY LIVE LONGER? ANNUAL SALESIAN while back. The week is serve the chicken.” The Those who show younger features, but not the typical COMMUNITY BREAKFAST dedicated to drug and alco- Friars need a $100,000 to old-looking folks, have greater chance to live longer than Yesterday’s Annual Com- hol awareness and point- buy a walk-in freezer for others. This is the result of research conducted by the munity Breakfast was a big ing out the dangers of this chicken donation Danish Southern University which claims that the young- hit at the Salesian Boys & these addictive substances. which ain’t chicken feed. looking faces are clear indications of better health condi- Girls Club. The event was Bobby D., was always think- The food center serves 4,000 tions which may lead to a longer life span. hosted by Club Alumnus ing about the kids and folks a month and has been This research study was recently published by the British Representative Carlo Basile. helping them to grow up to open for business since Medical Journal, the result of a study of 1826 twins, During the breakfast, the be tomorrow’s leaders. For October 2008. If you would 20-years old. For each pair they tried to find out which one Don Bosco Award was post- more information, contact like to help the effort, please of the two, by looking at the face, appeared the younger humously presented to 617-635-5166. call 617-542-6440. one. After seven years, the researchers checked them again and noticed that, on average, those who showed • The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9) smooth, younger features were living longer. Professor K. returns for the fifth straight Stellino, Rachel Allen and scapes and decorative arts. Christensen, the leader of the study group, stated that a year at Rosecliff and Marble Christina Pirello of Ameri- For tickets and more infor- scientific explanation can be found in the genetic patri- House in Newport, Rhode can Public Television and mation, call 401-847-1000 mony. It seems that a section of the DNA, e.g. the lowest Island, September 24-26. Create TV , and seminars led x 140, or visit www.Newport segment of the chromosome, may be responsible for the The Festival features by industry experts such as MansionsWineAndFood.org. younger-looking face; the shorter the length of the hair, 500 high-end international Ray Isle of FOOD & WINE and Enjoy! the shorter the life span. What may account for a younger wines, fabulous food, cooking Leslie Sbrocco of Thirsty Girl. look are the living conditions in general, and the profes- demonstrations by cele- All proceeds benefit The (Be sure to visit Hilda sion! Which one or which ones? Also, what type of food is brated chefs, a Sunday jazz Preservation Society of New- Morrill’s gardening Web site, good for a younger-looking individual, and prevents a brunch, live and silent auc- port County, a non-profit www.bostongardens.com. precocious old age? May I suggest strongly that daily con- tions, and a gala celebration. educational organization In addition to events covered sumption of red wine vinegar, lemon, garlic, and greens Highlights of the three- accredited by the American and reported by the columnist, (verdure) which should be part of the daily feeding? And to day event include: Cooking Association of Museums and “The Socially Set” is compiled please my good friend “Ray” a generous amount of “Baccala” demonstrations by Chris dedicated to preserving and from various other sources should be a “must!” Buon Appetito’! Cosentino of Food Network’s interpreting the area’s his- such as news and press re- Chefs vs. City along with Nick toric architecture, land- leases, PRNewswire services, etc.) • Sacred Heart Church (Continued from Page 7) NORTH END LEGAL NOTICE Ralph Waldo Emerson was windows. Its imposing marble rapturous over him. Taylor is altar constructed in Italy was Commonwealth of Massachusetts mentioned in Charles set in place in 1948. The The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court PRINTING Dickens’s American Notes. smaller devotional chapel 208 Cambridge Street In 1884, the building was downstairs with its colorful Cambridge, MA 02141 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 purchased by a group of Ital- stained glass windows is a Docket No. MI10P2760EA ian immigrants who formed splendid testimony to the pi- In the Estate of Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette LILIANE BARBA the Saint Mark Society. It was ety and devotion which the Late of HUDSON, MA 01749 not until 1888 when the early immigrants brought Date of Death November 11, 2009 church opened after being from Italy. The chapel is sur- NOTICE OF PETITION Quality Printing named Sacred Heart by Arch- rounded by shrines with FOR PROBATE OF WILL bishop Williams. It was en- beautifully executed statues To all persons interested in the above for all your captioned estate, a petition has been trusted to the Scalabrinian to the Sacred Heart, The presented requesting that a document missionaries who came to Blessed Mother, Saint Jo- purporting to be the last will of said dece- Commercial and Personal Needs dent be proved and allowed and that America to minister to Ital- seph, Saint Anne, Saint SALVATORE M BARBA of Hudson, MA be Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers ian immigrants, becoming Michael, St. Anthony, St. appointed executor/trix, named in the will to serve Without Surety. Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations their first parish in America. Lucy, Our Lady of the Rosary Thousands of faithful have (Portrait), Our Lady of Sorrows, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Announcements • Business Forms and Documents YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE benefited from the services St. Therese of Lisieux, St. A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT offered by the Sacred Heart Rita, St. Jude, Poor Souls, St. AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN — COMPETITIVE PRICES — O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Parish. The upper church, Rosalie, Saint Calogero, and July 14, 2010. where Father Taylor once the Pieta. Some of these fig- In addition, you must file a written affidavit 617-227-8929 preached, was renovated in ures date back to the open- of objections to the petition, stating specific 617-227-8929 facts and grounds upon which the objection 1928 at which time the ing of Sacred Heart Church. is based, within thirty (30) days after the vaulted ceiling and barrel The Scalabrini Fathers de- return day (or such other time as the Court, vaults were added. Many art- parted from Sacred Heart on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. ists worked on the church Church in 2004. The church WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Your Ad Could Go Here creating the magnificent is now part of the Parish of First Justice of this Court. For information about advertising in murals of the 12 Apostles that Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Date: June 16, 2010 the Post-Gazette, call 617-227-8929. appear on its ceiling as well and is ministered to by the Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate as its beautiful stained glass Franciscan Fathers. Run date: 6/25/10 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 25, 2010 Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts EXTRA Innings The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street by Sal Giarratani Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI10P2583EA Docket No. MI10P1629EA Looking for Sponsors Buchholz, 25, is 9-4 with a In the Estate of In the Estate of for NEAA All-Star Game 2.67 ERA and Jon Lester, PHYLLIS ALTOONIAN ARNOLD H. CROWLEY The North End Athletic Clay’s teammate, 26, is 8-2 a/k/a PHYLLIS ARMINE ALTOONIAN Late of WESTON, MA 02493 Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02472 Date of Death March 15, 2010 Association is still seeking with a 3.13 ERA. These guys Date of Death February 7, 2010 NOTICE OF PETITION sponsors to off-set the costs deserve a spot in Anaheim. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL of holding the All-Star game Hughes is off to the best FOR PROBATE OF WILL To all persons interested in the above scheduled for June 29 at Yankees start since Whitey To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been 7pm at Langone Park. John Ford went 9-1 in his 1950 captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that a document presented requesting that a document purporting to be the last will of said dece- Romano, the NEAA Base- rookie season. purporting to be the last will of said dece- dent be proved and allowed and that ball Coordinator says, “No Cubbie History dent be proved and allowed and that JANIS CALL of Weston, MA be appointed KAREN KAZAROSIAN of Watertown, MA amount is too little.” For Recently, Derrek Lee executor/trix, named in the will to serve th be appointed executor/trix, named in the will Without Surety. more info, contact John at became the 7 Chicago to serve Without Surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, 617-880-9901. Cubs player to hit his 300th IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE North-South homerun while playing YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT HOUSTON VISITS BOSTON A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Little League Game — Recently, Will Speer and with the Cubs. He joins AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Tonight (June 25) at his mother stopped by Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON July 13, 2010. Langone Park take a walk Ron Santo, Ron Cey, Andre July 12, 2010. In addition, you must file a written affidavit Contrada’s for lunch. Will In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific at 7pm to watch a classic is a baseball fan in Texas. Dawson and Sammy Sosa. of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection battle between Little League He plays second base and Sad thing is, all these 300 facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within thirty (30) days after the teams from both the North homerun hitters did it in is based, within thirty (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the Court, right field for his base- return day (or such other time as the Court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may End and South End. I am ball team. When asked my lifetime. I always liked on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. always a big booster of the what his favorite baseball Ron Santo because he’s allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, First Justice of this Court. North End Little League, team is, he started to say an Italian-American player. First Justice of this Court. Date: June 15, 2010 but having been born and the New York Yankees but Not many Italos back in my Date: June 14, 2010 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate raised in the South End, I am switched over to the Astros. younger days. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 6/25/10 voting “present” at tonight’s (Photo by Sal Giarratani) Petitte Keeps Rolling Along Run date: 6/25/10 game. Andy Petitte for the NY Buchholz having great years as the Yankees is now 8-1 with a LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Young Turk Leader July 13 game looms off in 2.46 ERA and a big reason As we get closer to the All- the near future in Anaheim. why the Yankees are still Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court Star game, it is difficult for Tampa Bay’s David Price, 24, on pace with the Rays. The Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Clay Buchholz from not is 9-2 with a 2.23 ERA. Phil Yankees have one of the 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street thinking about it. He and a Hughes of the NY Yankees, best starting rotations in all Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI10P2767EA Docket No. MI10P2688EA few other young pitchers are 24, is 9-1 with a 3.11 ERA. of baseball. In the Estate of In the Estate of CONSTANCE V NORCROSS JACQUELINE M LAMARCA (Continued from Page 1) Late of WAYLAND, MA 01778 Late of SOMERVILLE, MA 02143 • Mayor’s Column Date of Death May 9, 2010 Date of Death March 17, 2010 than 300 youth annually, and tobacco use — two of the munity and backyard gar- NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION and distributes enough food leading causes of premature dening and encourage bik- FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL to provide more than 1,200 death and disability. Pro- ing and walking in the city. To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above people with their recom- vided through the American Whether you drink less captioned estate, a petition has been captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that a document presented requesting that a document mended five daily servings of Recovery and Reinvestment soda, shop for groceries at a purporting to be the last will and First purporting to be the last will of said dece- fresh vegetables and fruit. Act of 2009, the grants will local farm stand, try a new Codicil of said decedent be proved and dent be proved and allowed and that The recently launched be used to promote public fruit or vegetable, or simply allowed and that KENNETH E NORCROSS LORRAINE RIDGE of Chelsea, MA be of Norwood, MA be appointed executor/trix, appointed executor/trix, named in the will to Boston Bounty Bucks Pro- health interventions and resolve to walk more, there named in the will to serve Without Surety. serve Without Surety. gram is another innovative initiatives such as the Soda are many small changes we IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, “farm-to-community” part- Free Summer Challenge to can all make to enjoy a YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT nership between the City of decrease consumption of healthier lifestyle. AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Boston, The Food Project and sugar-sweetened beverages, Visit www.massfarmers O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON neighborhood farmers’ mar- as well as programs to cre- markets.org to find a farmers’ July 14, 2010. July 14, 2010. In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit kets. Through this program, ate additional space for com- market near you. of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific we have been able to make facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection local farm produce available is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the Court, return day (or such other time as the Court, to Boston’s lower income NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may residents who are enrolled Sealed General Bids for MPA CONTRACT NO. HP1110-C1, FY 11-12 AIRFIELD PAVEMENT REPAIRS- allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. TERM AT L.G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS will be received by the Massachusetts WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, in the Supplemental Nutri- WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Office, Suite 209S, Logan Office Center, One Harborside First Justice of this Court. tion Assistance Program First Justice of this Court. Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2010 Date: June 16, 2010 Date: June 16, 2010 (SNAP). immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate The City of Boston this year NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE 3RD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM IN THE Run date: 6/25/10 Run date: 6/25/10 also received $12.5 million CIVIL AIR TERMINAL AT L.G. HANSCOM FIELD, BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS AT in federal grant, one of 44 1:00 PM LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2010. cities in the country and the The work includes CRACK FILLING, PATCHING, MILLING AND SEALING OF BITUMINOUS AND CONCRETE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE only city in Massachusetts PAVEMENTS; REHABILITATION OF IN-PAVEMENT LIGHTS; DRAINAGE PIPE, DRAINAGE STRUCTURES AND UTILITY CASTING ADJUCTMENTS. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts awarded funding specifically The Trial Court The Trial Court aimed at lowering obesity Bid documents will be made available beginning JUNE 23, 2010. Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court The estimated contract cost is TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($225,000.00). 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Docket No. MI10P2728EA Docket No. MI10P2198EA Department Office, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a LEGAL NOTICE printed copy of the Proposal form. In the Estate of In the Estate of LEONORA L DOOLEY ELLEN D HARDY Commonwealth of Massachusetts A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) Late of STONEHAM, MA 02180 Late of WOBURN, MA 01801 The Trial Court percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit Date of Death May 3, 2010 Date of Death April 16, 2010 Middlesex Probate and Family Court equal to five (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION 208 Cambridge Street or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL Cambridge, MA 02141 Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid Docket No. MI10P2592EA deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified to do To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above In the Estate of business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful captioned estate, a petition has been captioned estate, a petition has been performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. presented requesting that a document presented requesting that a document WILLIAM E. DONOVAN purporting to be the last will of said purporting to be the last will of said Late of STONEHAM, MA 02180 The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment decedent be proved and allowed and that decedent be proved and allowed and that Date of Death March 20, 2010 bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or SALLY FARNKOFF of Woburn, MA be GAIL P KINGSLEY of Kennebunk, ME be NOTICE OF PETITION securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on appointed executor/trix, named in the will to appointed executor/trix, named in the will to FOR PROBATE OF WILL the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 serve Without Surety. serve Without Surety. To all persons interested in the above to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, captioned estate, a petition has been with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, which wage rates have YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE presented requesting that a document been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT purporting to be the last will of said dece- of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN dent be proved and allowed and that The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON LORRAINE A. DONOVAN of Stoneham, MA Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00. Said policy shall July 13, 2010. July 14, 2010. be appointed executor/trix, named in the will be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit to serve Without Surety. insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, details. facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority return day (or such other time as the Court, return day (or such other time as the Court, AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. July 13, 2010. Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Executive WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, In addition, you must file a written affidavit Order 11246). First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. of objections to the petition, stating specific The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award Date: June 15, 2010 Date: June 16, 2010 facts and grounds upon which the objection of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certification is based, within thirty (30) days after the Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. return day (or such other time as the Court, Run date: 6/25/10 Run date: 6/25/10 on motion with notice to the petitioner, may Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, in or reject any or all proposals. First Justice of this Court. Date: June 15, 2010 MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. Run date: 6/25/10 CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 06/25/10 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JUNE 25, 2010

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss At the Fights? “BOXING!” ber 5, 1994 in Las Vegas. Winning, the IBF They came off the plane Game 7 setback. It forced and World Boxing Union Heavyweight Title without the trophy, back to a them to concentrate on the by a 10th round kayo. Thus becoming the world that just hours before future rather than dwelling oldest man, to become World Heavyweight had been awash in Green and on the outcome of the last Champion. Good luck to Kevin McBride. White but that now was deal- game. Thirty-seven (37) is not too old. Especially ing with the aftermath of a A few moments before for Heavyweights and other heavier than final setback. Game 7 began ABC-TV fea- middleweight classes in boxing. Mobility and Back to a world of headlines tured a scene from the shiftiness needed, is not as much needed that proclaimed “Lost Cause,” Celtics locker room where in slower moving heavier classes as they “No Banner” and perhaps coach Doc Rivers could be are in lighter weight classes. Lighter weight the one that hurt the most heard telling the players that fighters need mobility and shiftiness when — ”Great Lakers.” when the team gathers for fighting because of the usual quickness It was as if all that they had its 20th reunion two decades and mobility of their opponents, in lighter accomplished had been for- from now “let’s make sure weight classes. A saying I’ve heard, gotten, had vanished in a our rings come together.” “Middleweights are usually considered to brief overnight period. When For Rivers and many of the Kevin McBride vs. Iron Mike Tyson on be the most talented weight class in box- the sun had set in Boston the players, including the entire June 11, 2005. (Photo by Emily Harney) ing.” As they say, “A Middleweight hits with prior evening the Celtics starting five, that will still be Check out, these upcoming fight cards: the power like a Heavyweight and is fast were less than an hour away true since they were the core June 26th at Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecti- like a lightweight.” from facing the Lakers on of the 2008 championship cut; July 9th at Twin Rivers in Lincoln, Ultimate Fights. Rich “Ace” Franklin the West Coast in the sev- team. Rhode Island and also on ESPN then on defeated Chuck “Iceman” Liddell, by way enth and deciding game that None of the players or July 10th in Poughkeepsie, New York. of first round knockout. I enjoy the Ultimate would determine the 2010 coaches have anything to These fights appear to be what you’re look- Fights. I watch it on occasion. I watch boxing NBA Championship. hang their heads about re- ing for!” Plenty of ACTION. more. There are many good and tough fight- When that same orb rose garding the outcome of the He’s back to wreak havoc on opponents ers in Ultimate Gights. I’ve heard of a great around 6 a.m. the next morn- Finals. The Celtics had a in the ring. The “Clones Colossus!” Hulk- style to compete within the Ultimate Fights. ing over the Hub, it was the sensational postseason. ing 6' 6", 280 pound gargantuan Kevin I believe the name of this style is called first day of the rest of their It’s most certainly true that McBride is coming back, at the age of “37.” “X-treme Boxing.” When I hear more, I’ll lives and one closer to the the Celtics did not win the What do you think? He hasn’t fought since keep you updated. start of training camp in the NBA Championship — but 2007. His record is very good 24-6-1, 29 KO’s. Happy Birthday to Skeets Scioli on fall. It was as if all that had they advanced a lot further One of his victories was on June 11, 2005 June 29th. He’ll be celebrating his 97th Birth- been accomplished over the than anyone expected. over Iron Mike Tyson. Kevin McBride is day at the Suffolk Downs Turf Club. For more long course of the campaign On the eve of the Cleveland a gentleman. Born in Ireland on May 10, information, please contact Al Valente at had vanished overnight. series I could not find one 1973, he represented Ireland at the 1992 [email protected]. They had been together person — not one — who Barcelona Olympics. He later came to the Upcoming Birthdays: July 1st Charles for 262 days — from the open- thought that the C’s would United States and acquired trainer great “Skeets” Scioli, 2nd Ed Casey and RIP ing bell at Media Day back defeat LeBron James and Goody Petronelli of Brockton. Goody and Francesco “Kid” Fratalia, 4th Mark Dias, on September 28, 2009 to the company. Yet it was King Pat Petronelli of the Petronelli Gym produced 6 th Mark DeLuca, 8th Jaime Clampitt, final whistle on June 17. James and his fellow team- many great fighters: World Middleweight 9th Vinnie Marino, 13th RIP George Kreger, Over that span they had mates — a squad that owned Champion Great Marvelous Marvin Hagler, 17th Jimmy Burchfield, 24th Tony Petronelli. played 114 games, including the best regular season Marvin Hagler’s younger brother and con- eight in the preseason, 82 record this year — who were queror of great fighters Robbie Simms, tough in the regular season and 24 sent packing while the Champion Drake Thazdi, North American in the postseason. On the day underdog Celtics advanced Champion Tony Petronelli to name a few. the odyessy began at the onward to face Orlando. Goody Petronelli is training Kevin McBride. Waltham practice facility the The two series that followed His opponent is TBA. He fights on July 10th Red Sox were in the final — against the Magic and the at the Mid Hudson Civic Center in days of their 2009 regular Lakers — were in essence Poughkeepsie, New York. This is a Brian season schedule. On the “bonus rounds” for the men Burke Final Round Promotions fight card. night it ended the Sox were in green. A defeat of Cleve- What age do you think a boxer should retire playing their 68th game of the land was a success by any at? Kevin McBride is 37. Is that too old to 2010 campaign. measure and the triumph fight? Wait a minute. The “Old Mongoose,” It marked the third con- over the Magic was icing on Archie Moore was born either December 13, secutive season that had the cake. 1913 or 1916. When he won the World Title ended on the 17th of the At the start of the playoffs from Joey Maxim on December 17, 1952? Seated, L to R at Assisted Living in month. The Celtics won the in mid-April most fans would He was either 36 or 39 years old. George Stoneham on May 5, 2010 Jerry Forte, Championship by defeating have been satisfied with a Foreman surpassed that age, and was 45. Herb Weissblum, Skeets Scioli and Ed the Lakers in Game 6 at the close series against Cleve- With a “Pow!” He kayoed World Heavy- Santoro. Standing, L to R: Al Valenti and Garden two years ago on that land — even if it ended in weight Champion Michael Moore on Novem- Skeeter McClure. very same calendar day — defeat. The fact that the June 17. Then last year the team extended its postseason WHAT’S COMING UP? C’s were eliminated at the run for an entire additional tions 13th rated fighter Garden by Orlando in the sec- month should be seen as an Champion Hammerin ond round of the playoffs on overall positive, even if it Hank Lundy in his May 17. ended with a loss. first Lightweight title Speculation has already Remember that the start- defense dukes it out been forthcoming in some ing lineup of Paul Pierce, with John John Molina quarters concerning the pos- Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, 20-1, 16 KO’s. Joey sible fortunes of the Green Ray Allen and Kendrick McCreedy brawls with and White “next year.” But Perkins is still undefeated TBA. “College Boys” remember it won’t be a year at 7-0 in postgame playoff Chris Traietti and later when the team comes series. Rivers said all along Vladine Biosse edu- together again. When train- that the team’s goal was to cate each other in the ing camp opens in very late be healthy for the playoffs. “Art of Self Defense”. September or early October, However, the night of game Tough Aleksandra the players won’t be a year 7 there was Perkins on the Magdziak Lopes older. They will only be about bench with an injury, re- fights Kali Reis. Eric Joey McCreedy three and a half months placed by Rasheed Wallace. Hammerin Hank Lundy in a previous bout Estrada fights Anto- (Photo by older, coming off the shortest The winning margin was four with Richard Abril. nio Robertson, Maceo Emily Harney) possible offseason for a team points at 83-79. If Perkins (Photo by Emily Harney) Crowder and Mixed since they made it all the had played it’s not hard to see Martial Arts fighter Ralph Johnson making way to game 7 of the NBA that his presence could have June 25th Tonight, have a conversation his professional boxing debut, “Fight it Out.” Finals. been the deciding factor in a with Lowell boxing legend Irish Mickey In separate matches Keith Kozlin, Joe In fact, by the time you read game that was decided by Ward at the Collins Center in Andover. Also Gardner, Diego Pereira and Dustin this the first steps of the such a minimal difference. here, Screenwriter Richie Farrell. Reinhold display their talent to make them- 2010-2011 season will have Even without Perkins the June 26th In Texas, Julio Cesar Chavez, selves “Your Favorite Fighter!” A CES been taken since the NBA Celtics built a 13-point lead Jr., fights Boston area favorite John Duddy. Jimmy Burchfield promoted fight card. draft was set for June 24, and managed to stay ahead June 26th Mohegan Sun Casino, Tony Jimmy Burchfield will be celebrating his only one week following the until the middle of the fourth Grano tangles with Horace Ray Grant. Mike Birthday on March 17th. Be sure to wish him conclusion of the Finals. quarter. But L.A. gradually Oliver fights Mauircio Pastranda, Joe Smith, a Happy up-coming Birthday, when we see In a way that was some- got the upper hand in what Jr., fights TBA. Others include: Frankie you “At the Fights!” thing very positive. It meant was a very physical battle. Trader, David Bauza, Carlos Hernandez and July 10th Poughkeepsie, New York; that coach Doc Rivers and So congratulations to the Jose Torres in separate bouts. “Clones Colossus “Kevin McBride battles GM Danny Ainge had to im- Lakers. May the two teams July 9th, “Let Freedom Ring!” at Twin TBA Heavyweights. Also on this card is Nagy mediately focus on some- meet again in June next Rivers and on ESPN. World Boxing Associa- Aguilera fighting TBA. thing else other than the year.