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Just when it looked as though the winter and sixth heaviest snow total in history. of 2014-2015 would be a mild and rather With ferocious winds howling down, virtu- snowless season, a typical New England ally every street of the city was turned into nor’easter ripped through the East Coast a giant wind tunnel. The City of Worcester like a warm knife sliding through butter. was pounded with 34.5 inches, equaling that The arrival of the fluffy stuff was similar to city’s largest total on record. that of an unwelcome guest at a Super The state now begins the process of Bowl party. The City of Boston was com- digging out and hoping we have seen the Corner of Prince and Salem Streets during Blizzard Juno pletely immobilized under 24.6 inches last of this wintry mess until next winter. of snow, making the Blizzard of 2015 the Not a very practical expectation here in New city’s largest January storm in 123 years England. News Briefs by Sal Giarratani Patriots Send-off to Super Bowl XLIX Going for #4 Quote to Note “I’ll always be an outsider. That’s how I under- stand the world. There’s a real benefit to being clear about this. I know why I’m here.” — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren I don’t know about you, but I am not too sure I understand what she just said above, how about you? All I can think of is President Nixon proclaiming, “Let me make this perfectly clear.” When it comes to politics, none of these characters are ever clear about anything except keeping and growing their power. It is rarely about the country and always more about themselves. Obama Hardly Churchillian Last week, the world stopped to remember the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s death, a world leader never to be forgotten. His kind is no longer with us. He was a leader who never gave On Monday morning, January 26th thousands upon thousands gathered at City Hall in to evil or overpowering force. He took both on Plaza to cheer on their beloved Patriots before they headed off to Glendale, Arizona with relish, once saying, “Never give in, never where they will attempt to dethrone the 2014 champion Seattle Seahawks in Super give in, never, never, never in nothing great Bowl XLIX. (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.” “We really appreciate all your support; We’ll be back soon, and we hope to you’ve been here all year for us, we’re see many of you there with us. We love you (Continued on Page 11) excited to represent the AFC in Arizona. Boston.” — Bill Belichick Be safe through these next couple days of snow, we’ll be thinking about you. (Super Bowl section on Page 6)

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Judge Obama by the Company He Keeps In this State of the Union Address, President Obama called MORE ABOUT THE VESTALS on Congress to give him Trade Promotion Authority in or- der to complete his ambitious negotiations toward a free Evidence of the The selected candi- trade agreement with several Asian nations. The deal, luxurious lifestyle date was immedi- which will grant special privileges to the beneficiary coun- of the Vestal Virgins ately taken to the tries, is called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (“TPP”). You has been gained Atrium Vestai, her probably haven’t seen or read much in the news (outside of from the remains new home, properly this column) about TPP because, the elite in Washington of the “Atrium attired, and shorn and in the media know that if Americans knew about this Vestae” (House of of her hair. Her deal they would overwhelmingly oppose it. the Vestal Virgins), time of service was Let’s look at three of the nations that Obama has picked with its spacious set by law at thirty out for special favorable treatment in TPP. court, splendid deco- years; ten for learn- Malaysia, an Islamic state, where earlier this month the rations, baths, and ing, ten for per- highest court in the land affirmed a ban on a Catholic pub- hot air flues. They forming and ten for lication using the word “Allah.” Christian Bibles have been were granted the teaching. confiscated, also due to the use of the word Allah. Allah, is privilege of keeping A reconstruction of the House of the Vestals There was always the common word in the Malay language for God, and has horses and car- by Christian Huelsen (1905) a variety of ages in been used by Christians and other non-Muslim groups for riages, and when in the household of centuries. public they were preceded by offense was to violate her the Vestals. There was the Brunei, which has been under martial law since 1962, is a lector who cleared their vow of chastity. Those found little girl with close-cropped an Islamic state where most criminal activity is defined way. Their presence was guilty of this act were car- head, running around the and punished according to draconian Islamic sharia law. expected where no other ried on a bier to the Cam- garden or up and down According to the U.S. Department of State— women, as a rule, might pus Sceleratus, near the stairs, learning her duties The [Brunei] Ministry of Education requires courses on Islam go; such as places of pub- Collins Gate, beaten with in bits and pieces, for she and prohibits the teaching of other religions. Private Christian lic amusement, the Circus, rods, and buried alive. Her had a long time to learn schools were not allowed to give Christian instruction to the theatre, and even the seducer was also rewarded them. Then there were Christian or Muslim students but could offer voluntary, Islamic amphitheater where the by being scourged to death. those in their twenties, by instruction to Muslim students. During the year the government best seats were perma- Vacancies in the ranks of now well acquainted with all warned Christian schools that they or their personnel could be nently at their command. the Vestals were always of this luxury, social conse- fined or imprisoned for teaching non-Muslim religious subjects The only superior whom filled by girls under ten years quence, political influence, That same State Department report says of Vietnam they acknowledged was the of age, and each in turn and freedom of action. Lastly The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is an authoritarian state “Pontifex Maximus” who rep- retired at the age of forty. of course, there was the ruled by the Communist Party of Vietna. During the year the resenting the kind of the Every girl possessing the oldest of the group, with all government increased its suppression of dissent, arresting ancient village, had a paren- necessary qualifications of the years of accumulated several political activists. Several editors and reporters from tal authority over them and was liable to be called on honor and the distinctive prominent newspapers were fired for reporting on official cor- who alone was responsible to undertake the duty, and title of “Vestalis Maxima”. ruption. Police commonly mistreated suspects during arrest or to administer corporal chas- no exception was granted, At the end of their thirty detention. Individuals were arbitrarily detained for political tisement if any Vestal except upon very strict con- years of service, leave was activities and denied the right to fair and expeditious trials. neglected her duties. ditions. 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This & Terramia Ristorante, John Brooks, CEO year’s CityFeast was the most successful to Vol. 119 - No. 5 Friday, January 30, 2015 and President of Joslin Diabetes Center date, raising $37,000 and over the past ten pose for a photo at Antico Forno on Salem years, the event has raised a total of OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions Street in the North End of Boston $287,000 for Joslin Diabetes Center. of this our adopted country the United States of America: To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better than we found it. The Yawkey Foundation Grants $1 Million to the Essential Malden Catholic Campaign St. Jeanne de Lestonnac Malden Catholic has re- name its dining hall for John and Means Committee and by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari ceived a $1 million gift to F. Donovan, graduate of the Chairman of the Committee The Essential Malden Catho- Malden Catholic Class of on Bills in the Third Read- Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac lic Campaign from the 1950. Donovan was a beloved ing. Donovan was Chief was born in Bordeaux, Yawkey Foundation. The friend of the Yawkey family Counsel to the House of France on December 27, Yawkey donation supports and served them in his Representatives from 1972 1556 to a well-to-do fam- Malden Catholic’s capital capacity as Counsel for the until 1983. ily. Her father, Richard de campaign which provides a Boston Red Sox. His experience with the Lestonnac, was a member new Learning Commons, “With the Yawkey Foun- Boston Red Sox began in of the French Parliament five new science and engi- dation’s support of The 1946 and progressed through while her mother, Jeanne neering laboratories, sig- Essential Malden Catholic a variety of roles integral to Eyquem, was the sister of nificant renovation to ath- Campaign, we are honored to the team, including bat boy, the philosopher and human- letic facilities, structural name our dining hall as a clubhouse attendant (taking ist, Michel de Montaigne. and technology upgrades to tribute to John F. Donovan, part in the All-Star Game She received a very good classrooms and a reserve Class of 1950,” said Mal- and World Series for which education growing up in a fund to provide financial den Catholic Headmaster he later received a World Renaissance atmosphere. resources for needy stu- Thomas J. Doherty III. “The Series ring), Vice President During this time, Calvin- dents, faculty training and dining hall is the center of of Administration and Legal ism was spreading through operations. the community at Malden Affairs, General Counsel, France, which adversely In granting the funds to Catholic, and provides a and Executive Vice President affected the unity of the Malden Catholic, the Yawkey meaningful way to recognize and General Counsel. country. Jeanne’s mother chose Calvinism and tried to con- Foundation cited the impor- the dedication of Tom About The Yawkey Foun- vince her daughter to also join the Reformation. Neverthe- tance of the Malden Catholic and Jean Yawkey and of dations The Yawkey Founda- less, Jeanne rejected her mother’s pleas, remaining true capital campaign in pro- John Donovan to academics, tions were established more to her Catholic Faith, with the support of her father and viding a quality place of sportsmanship and wellness. than 30 years ago to further her uncle. learning consistent with We are truly grateful to the serve the family’s many Jeanne married Gaston de Montferrant at the age of sev- the Foundation’s charitable Yawkey Foundation and to charitable goals. The mis- enteen and had 3 children, but all three died shortly after goals. The Yawkey Founda- President James Healey for sion of the Yawkey Founda- they were born. Later she had 5 more children, 2 boys and tion noted that Malden this generous gift and for tions is to continue the 3 girls. She was married for 24 years before her husband Catholic High School is one their significant and positive charitable legacy of Tom and died. This marked a painful time in her life where not only of the few remaining all-boys impact on the quality of Jean Yawkey by making her husband but her father, uncle and eldest son also died. Catholic high schools in an school life for Malden Catho- grants that provide immedi- After her children were raised, at the age of 46, she urban area in New England, lic students.” ate, significant and positive entered the Cistercian Monastery in Toulouse, where her and is a highly regarded col- Visit www.maldencatholic. impact on the quality of name was changed to Jeanne of Saint Bernard. She lege preparatory school offer- org/campaign for details on life of youth, families and desired this life of prayer, finding great peace in it. She ing young men an excellent The Essential Campaign. the underserved, primarily spent six months at the Monastery, but had to leave due to education, a wide variety of John Donovan graduated in the areas which the the fact that her health could not bear the austerity of that extracurricular activities, from Malden Catholic High Yawkey’s called home, New lifestyle. and opportunities to compete School in 1950, the College England and Georgetown At this time, Jeanne experienced an inner vision advis- on varsity, JV and intramu- of the Holy Cross in 1954, County, South Carolina. For ing her what to do next: it was about a response to many ral athletic teams. The Foun- and Boston College School of additional information about young souls in danger of being lost. Jeanne knew that Our dation also commended the Law in 1957. He was admit- the Foundations, visit their Lady was also helping her. She formed a group of women to school for its ongoing support ted to the Bar in 1957, and website at www.yawkey perform acts of charity; they served those individuals to the larger community started a private law prac- foundations.org. suffering from the ravages of plaque. through its numerous volun- tice in Chelsea. Donovan For more than 80 years, Two Jesuit priests, Fathers de Bordes and Raymond, teer and campus ministry was elected to the Massachu- Malden Catholic High School assisted Jeanne in founding an order to counteract the programs. setts House of Representa- has maintained a tradition heresies spreading through France. Thus was formed the In honor of the $1 million tives in 1962 and served as Congregation of the Sisters of the Company of Mary Our gift, Malden Catholic will a member of the House Ways (Continued on Page 8) Lady. The rule and constitution of the Order were founded on those of St. Ignatius and the first house was opened in the Holy Ghost priory at Bordeaux In 1608. Jeanne and her companions received the religious habit from the Arch- Southern Italian Folk Dance Night bishop of Bordeaux. Jeanne was elected superior in 1610. Join the Dante Alighieri Society for a Southern Jeanne passed away on. February 2, 1640, many miracles Italian Folk Dance Night with Dr. Ornella Iuorio on occurred at her tomb. Jeanne de Lestonnac was beatified Saturday, January 31st from 6:30-8:00 pm at the in 1900 by Pope Leo XIII and was canonized on May 15, Dante Alighieri, 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, 1949 by Pope Pius XII. Today her religious order is found in MA. 17 countries throughout Europe, Africa, North America and Dr. Ornella Iuorio is an architect with a big South America. Saint Jeanne’s Feast Day is celebrated on passion for dance. She earned a diploma in February 2nd. She is the patroness of widows, and those Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance in 2002 who have been physically abused. in Italy and since then she has been teaching ballet and Italian folk dance, while having performed as Tanztheater artist in several festivals joining The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors different companies. are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, You will learn the style of dances coming from its publisher or editor. Photo submissions are accepted South of Italy as tammurriate, pizzicas and by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original pho- tarantella, and dance them on the amazing notes tos. There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Pho- of the big Italian Tradition. tos can be submitted via e-mail: [email protected]. If No dance experience required. you want your photos returned, include a self-addressed, Music: Fabio Pirozzolo, percussion & Vocalist Roberto Cassan, accordion. stamped envelope. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available. For more information call 617-876-5160, 781-363-2644 or www.dantemass.org. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 30, 2015 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Lighting the Way Towards Spring by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING As I sit to write this ar- down the streets holding OUT LOUD ticle, the infamous blizzard candles, statues and relics by Sal Giarratani of 2015 is raging outside. of Sant’Agata, and chefs dis- Snowflakes fall furiously, play blessed loaves of bread like the inside of a snow and pastries in honor of the EMPIRE OF THE ANTS globe shaken by an overen- saint’s status as protector of Last week, while flipping channels on my TV, I came thusiastic child. Snow drifts bakers. In Montevergine, across a 1977 science fiction movie called “Empire of the on my windows, bathing the Campania, candlelit proces- Ants.” How I missed seeing those old, made-for-TV movies. rooms in an eerie blue-gray sions commemorate gay After all these years, is something else. light. Outside, I can hear the rights and offer prayers for The movie title caught my attention as did who played in distant hum of the plows tolerance. Candelora in it. There was a quite young Joan Collins from her pre- working steadily to clear the Naples, on the other hand, Dynasty days. Then there was a favorite TV star of the time, roads. On a day like this, means huge street parties Robert Lansing, who once played “General Savage” on spring seems years — make replete with bonfires and 12 O’clock High. He always played strong good guys. I watched that light years — away. colorful fireworks that blos- this entire movie and loved the cool 1970s wardrobes being However, as hard as it may som against the dark late- worn in it, as well as those hairdos I once loved myself. be to believe, spring is cer- winter sky, symbolizing the The movie was based on the work of HG Wells, who was a tainly coming! Stores brim more prevalent sunshine to great writer and did some great stuff in his time and much with sparkly hearts for come. The day after Can- of it is still quite relevant today. Valentine’s Day and lush delora is important in Italy This movie starts off great. Beach ants start munching green aisles of shamrocks of these superstitions, hail- as well. It is the feast day on radioactive waste seeping out of an oil drum. You know for St. Patrick’s Day. Winter ing from agricultural societ- of St. Blaise, or San Biagio, coats, though we will still ies, call upon spectators to an Armenian bishop who be- nothing good can happen when ants meet radioactive treats, need to wear them for quite observe the weather in order came the patron saint of right? a while, get pushed to the to glean clues about the na- throat and neck-related ill- The special effects were very good for 37 years ago and clearance bins, and brightly ture of the year’s spring- nesses after he saved a boy even I jumped when I saw rampaging ants, the size of an colored skirts and bathing time. A sunny Candlemas, it who was choking on a fish oil truck, on the kill. suits take their place. Four was said, presaged more win- bone. My father still remem- As I watched the movie, even though everything was quite o’clock in the evening no ter weather to come, while bers walking to the small predictable, you still wanted to see how it ended and how longer means darkness, but a cloudy and chill day pro- church on the outskirts of the ants would be beaten. Which of course, they would have rather the hazy beams of claimed an early spring. Sulmona on blustery Febru- to be when you are doing a movie about giant ants. sunset. Even holidays are This is the root of Ground- ary evenings, when, after a Quickly you see this is more than a horror movie as HG now heralding the beginning hog Day, the American service aglow with candle- Wells was much more a writer than that. The whole movie of spring. As we enter into holiday also celebrated on light, the priest pressed was a metaphor on the unknown dangers we all face time- the month of February, it is February 2nd, whose tradi- two blessed candles against to-time in life. As I watched the movie unfold, the “Canter- important to remember that tions were brought over by congregants’ throats to ward bury Tales” by Chaucer came to mind. I felt as if I was the month begins with a European settlers in the off illnesses. These early journeying along with all the characters escaping the holiday, prevalent in ancient nineteenth century. These February holidays, therefore, dangers of giant ants. Which road leads to escape? Which Europe, which marks the weather prognostications all feature light as a means is a dead end? commencement of the sea- are further echoed in an Ital- of hope and a reminder of The group that flees grows smaller. They get to know son. Known as Candlemas in ian rhyme which declares: spring sunshine to come. each other better. They get to depend on each other for modern day and Imbolc “Candelora col sole, tarde This theme of light is so survival. Young folks looking like they are going to a Disco in the land of its Celtic ori- primavera,” meaning “sunny important that it maintains and older folks headed for the last round. gin, this feast welcomes Candlemas, late spring.” As a huge role in the feast days The old couple were great. If I had seen the movie back spring with light, fire and such, Candlemas traditions of San Biagio and Sant’Agata, then when it was new, I would probably have mocked them celebrations. inspire us to look forward to where the promise of spring for their decision making powers. They didn’t have any. Candlemas, which occurs the signs of the upcoming is blended with healing pow- Some things in Hollywood are pretty clear-cut. When the nd on February 2 , honors the season as our ancestors did, ers (just as San Biagio pro- whole cast is running straight ahead, the last two charac- event of Jesus’ Presentation cherishing the sight of new- tects against illnesses of ters should never decide to take the road less traveled. You in the temple by the Virgin born lambs or delicate flower the throat, Sant’Agata pro- know they are doomed. The elders in this movie head to a Mary, which occurred Forty shoots peeking out from tects against maladies of vacant shack for safety, you know they are goners. I laughed Days after his birth. The under the snow. the breast) to symbolize when the husband says to his wife, everything is quiet, we term Candlemas derives Throughout Europe, mod- the seasonal purification of are safe now. The old guy opens the door and the screams from the prevalent use of ern visitors will find spring winter into spring. begin. The shack is covered in super-sized ants. Fade to candles in the religious cer- like celebrations on Candle- Folk customs and holidays black. emonies marking this feast, mas, many of which honor in Europe welcome spring Back then, in the Seventies, I was 20-something. Today, symbolizing the metaphori- the ever-growing sun. In around this time of the year. I am the age of the old guy, but even now I would never cal “light” that Jesus brings France, the tradition food of They know that though a bit- leave the crowd for a side road and a dinky shack. to the world. The folkloristic the day is the crepe, whose ter chill still seeps through In a great sense this was a movie about human beings origins of Candlemas, how- round shape and yellow the air and crunchy snow ever, predate Christianity. hue resembles the sun. In blankets the ground, spring acting like ants fleeing danger with little idea how to win. The pagan Celts knew this Italy, various Candlemas, or will soon arrive in its bril- In the end, it is always instinct and good reason that holiday as Imbolc, a date Candelora, festivities dot the liant, sunny glory. Candle- prevails. which also functioned as the peninsula, often absorbing mas constantly looks forward In this movie, if it wasn’t for Bob Lansing, there would first day of spring. Some other religious holidays as to the springtime and her- have been no movie or rescue. scholars theorize that the well. Despite their differ- alds the triumphant return When push comes to shove, when faced with danger, most name Imbolc translates to ences, these feasts share of the season with its of us turn on our ant-size brains and panic. This week’s “in the belly,” and observed the common elements of emphasis on newborn ani- storm was Exhibit A. We live in Boston. It snows in Boston. the lactation of cattle and the welcoming spring with char- mals and the warmth of Sometimes it snows a lot in Boston. However, the snow birthing of lambs which oc- acteristic light and hope. candles. St. Blaise’s Day and always ends and we survive until the next epic storm. curs this time of the year. Residents of Catania in St. Agatha’s Day also incor- We are much bigger than ants but we run to supermar- Indeed, according to tradi- Sicily follow their Candelora porate fire symbolism while kets in a flurry of activity and act so much like a bunch of tional European customs, fetes into the celebration encompassing rituals of ants carrying off broken potato chips from a picnic basket Candlemas functions as a of their patron saint, purification — a spiritual at the beach. decidedly spring holiday, St. Agatha, whose feast day spring cleaning, if you will. The real ants down there looking up at us think we are laden with superstitions and falls on February 5th. Light Whenever we feel blue about so dangerous to them but in the end, most of the time we folklore that set the tone displays illuminate the the wintry weather outside, can’t get out of our own way. for the season to come. Many city streets, people parade and whenever we feel that I can tell you this, after seeing this movie, I will never the cycle of cold will never look at real ants again in the same way and nor will I so end, we should look to the easily stomp on them either. message of these holidays After-all, all of us live on the same ant hill and never and behold the promise of know it. Even real ants don’t fear the snow, only we do that spring. For when we are ant-like thing. Mattéo Gallo confident in our hearts that better days will come, our cheer and our hope will turn o into forces so strong that no o Appraisals snowstorms can blow them Sales & Rentals away. • Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz USTINE ANDLE Real Estate is a Graduate Student in J Y History at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She PHOTOGRAPHY appreciates any comments 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 781.589.7347 [email protected] and suggestions about Italian (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 holidays and folklore at WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM [email protected]. POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 30, 2015 Page 5 Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It

We all are the front runners, but let’s country’s continual spiral aware by now not rule out Adrian Madaro downwards!!! … Good news who the candi- who also is an impressive all around for Bremen dates will be in candidate. I think it can Street. Besides the elabo- the Special Election held on be anyone’s race ... I’m not rate project financed by Joe March 3rd for State Repre- surprised Celeste Myers Ricupero, Paul’s Park and Fly sentative in East Boston: isn’t running. She burnt is coming down to make Eddie Deveau former chief of her bridges when she cam- room for an Excel Charter staff to Senator Anthony paigned vigorously against a School. The structure will Petruccelli, and Chair of casino at Suffolk Downs, not only enhance the Day Ward 1 Democratic Commit- then lost her State Rep bid Square area but will allow tee. Joe Ruggiero who comes big time against Carlo Basile young adults grades 9 from a very community- in the last election … Presi- through 12 to prepare for col- oriented family and also dent Barack Obama’s “State lege. The facility is also close business owner of Ruggiero of the Union” should be to the new library. Doesn’t Funeral home. Adrian renamed “State of Disillu- get any better than that! ... Madaro, a graduate of Boston sions.” His Highness, whose If it wasn’t embarrassing Latin School and Tufts ears were pointed upward enough that the United University, and well-known couldn’t stop patting him- States was a “A NO SHOW” in East Boston with a list of self on the back about at the rally held against ter- achievements. Also former how wonderful things are rorism in Paris, Secretary of chief of staff for Representa- in America, No terrorists, State John Kerry appeared tive Carlo Basile, Lou free college, free childcare, with James Taylor to per- Scapicchio, related to former free everything for those form “You Got a Friend” in District One City Councilor who don’t work. His speech response to the “Parisian Paul Scapicchio. These are spewed more and more pro- Islamic attack”. You say, the names we will be hear- paganda. Obama believes what’s wrong with that? ing about. What are people he’s talking only to his ad- Well, Taylor couldn’t carry saying? “Eddie Deveau has mirers, and not those who his own tune and sing to the a good chance at winning. know his speech was noth- French, and Kerry was Deveau has name recogni- ing but rhetoric. He ignores spotted tapping his foot tion and experience in poli- the $18-trillion dollar deficit awkwardly. Only in America tics, his grandfather, a fire- he has put the nation in, not and under this administra- Pirandello Lyceum Presents fighter, and hero also ran to speak of all his multitude tion! ... Congratulations to for office in the ’50s. Joe of failed policies, and contin- Gina Fiandaca who was re- Ruggiero, has his father’s ues to blow dust in the eyes cently named Commis- Pane e Tulipani experience as community of the American taxpayers. sioner of the Boston Trans- The Pirandello Lyceum is pleased to present the Italian activist and has also made The country is suffocating in portation Department by film, Pane e Tulipani, with English subtitles, at the North his mark in the community debt, and in denial that we Mayor Marty Walsh. The End Library, 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, (617) 227-8135. by working with youth have enemies under this Fiandaca family is well- The film will be shown on Saturday morning, February 7th, and volunteering for vari- administration. The “King known and respected in East at 10:00 am café and biscotti; 10:30 am presentation of the ous projects. Voters believe of Crap” can no longer blame Boston and Winthrop … Till film. Deveau and Ruggiero will be George Bush for the next time! Pane e Tulipani Silvio Soldino directs this gentle comedy about a house- wife who temporarily flees from AS Roma Expands Academy Program to the U.S. the grinding tedium of her household duties and drifts Partners with Seven Elite Clubs, Including FC Greater Boston Bolts into a world of amicable weirdos. When Rosalba (Licia AS Roma announced the nity for our club on many Maglietta) is accidentally for- expansion of its renowned fronts,” said FC Greater Bos- gotten by her tour bus at a road- youth soccer academy pro- ton Executive Director of side restaurant, she does not gram to the United States. Coaching Brian Ainscough. wait there as instructed. She The club will now have a “AS Roma has local owner- decides to hitchhike home, but direct, year-round partner- ship, which will provide all of on a whim, she ends up in ship with seven elite U.S. our youth players and Venice instead. Quietly exhila- soccer academies — includ- coaches the opportunity to be rated at the prospect of being ing FC Greater Boston Bolts exposed to their coaching alone for a spell, she checks — with a focus on identify- methods and philosophy. Our into an inn run by a kindly yet ing and developing top-tier goal here is to give Bolts play- eccentric Icelander (Bruno players. ers training opportunities Ganz). Her plans to return the next day are thwarted when Roma also hosted its first with some of the top interna- she misses her train and does not have enough money to U.S. Academy Summit in Mi- tional coaches in the world, buy another ticket. Soon she is gainfully employed at a FC Greater Boston Bolts ami, where club ownership and to give our elite players flower shop run by an irascible old anarchist. Though her Executive Director of and executives met with lead- consideration for playing pro- teenage sons do not seem all that bothered by their mom’s Coaching Brian Ainscough. ership from each academy fessionally for AS Roma. We absence, Rosalba’s husband grows increasingly agitated at club. vesting significant resources believe this is an extraordi- the interruption in his routine, so he hires a bumbling The seven clubs, are all part to player development in the nary opportunity for our play- detective to track her down. of the U.S. Soccer Develop- States. There’s a lot of talent ers and one that sets us The film viewing is free and open to the public. The ment Academy, are: FC here — and it’s great that the apart.” Pirandello Lyceum is a non-profit organization with the goal Greater Boston Bolts (Bos- club continues to recognize AS Roma’s academy in Italy of promoting Italian language and culture. For additional ton, MA), Chargers (Clear- that.” is considered among the very information call (781) 640-3637. water, FL), Pateadores In creating its expanded best in Europe. The academy (Southern CA), Real Colorado academy Roma has built a has nine elite teams com- (Denver, CO), Vardar (Detroit, comprehensive partnership prised of 226 players that com- MI), New York/New Jersey program with the U.S.-based pete in the official champion- club (TBA) and Pacific North- clubs, all with the objective of ships governed by the Italian LUCIA west club (TBA) developing elite players. Ele- Football Federation. AS R I S T O R A N T E & B A R “We are very proud to ments include ongoing coach- Roma’s youth teams have launch our U.S. Academy ing development and ex- captured numerous Italian Traditional Italian Cuisine program and to formalize changes, tailored physical championships, including our partnership with select performance programs and nine Scudetto titles for its 415 Hanover Street, Boston top-flight U.S. clubs,” said team training and competi- “Primavera” – the oldest AS Roma President James tion in both the United States youth level. Over the years, 617.367.2353 Pallotta. “Player development and Italy. “Since day one we AS Roma’s youth teams has in the United States contin- have been committed not only produced 671 players that ues to be a top priority for to identifying the best partner have competed for AS Roma’s 11 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester us. We are confident this clubs but ensuring we have first team, 23 players cur- initiative will be great for constant input from them to rently playing in Serie A and 781.729.0515 the country and club and pro- ensure the program is suc- duce many star players of cessful. We have a truly (Continued on Page 10) tomorrow.” unique opportunity to bring Private Function Rooms for any Occasion Added Mia Hamm, Member together the best of youth DIAMONDS Christening • Bridal Shower • Baby Shower of the AS Roma Board of Di- football from Italy and U.S. and ROLEX Birthday • Bereavement, Etc. rectors: “As someone who produce fantastic results,” ESTATE JEWELRY spent their youth living in said AS Roma CEO Italo Bought & Sold both the U.S. and Italy, there’s Zanzi. Donato Frattaroli Jewelers Exch. Bldg. a personal satisfaction that “I see this partnership with [email protected] www.luciaristorante.com Jim (617) 263-7766 comes with seeing Roma in- AS Roma as a great opportu- Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 30, 2015

• Patriots (Continued from Page 1) Gridiron Audibles with Christian A. Guarino

New England Patriots — Seattle Seahawks East Coast Meets West Coast in Arizona Desert joined with other intelligence, no singularly up to the task of match- pun intended, who suddenly became ing up. Until now. experts in the subject of an oval If Gronk is neutralized, Quarter- object made of pig bladder, leather back Tom Brady will need to work and air. These sources decided to the ball to other options. Running focus on this “deflate-gate” story (can Backs LeGarrette Blount, Jonas our rigid society finally remove the Gray, Shane Vereen and Brandon outdated and overused “–gate” suffix Bolden will have to be at their Vince Wilfork from scandals and contro- peak to find holes in this versies?) rather than the defense. There will be Another dimension and main event on the no running over the the strength of the Seattle NFL calendar. Even Seahawks like they offense is running back this writer fell victim did to the Colts. The Marshawn Lynch. “He’s a to the side story, New England offen- beast, he’s an old-school deciding to focus on sive line will need to back that can do every- Brady looking pumped. Patriots Head Coach be stellar. But most thing,” said tackle Vince Bill Belichick’s past importantly, to echo Wilfork, “He is very, very, Above and beyond what indiscretions. a strategy from very tough.” has been written or said over But now it’s time the film Miracle, Lynch’s 1,306 rushing the past week, the most to focus. We’re mov- based on the 1980 yards and 13 touchdowns important topic in the world ing on to Seattle … U.S. Olympic hockey during the regular season of the National Football When Super Bowl team, unlike other are further proof that the league is not the air pres- XLIX kicks off at teams in the NFL, Seahawks offense is no sure of balls, but in fact is University of Phoe- the Patriots offense slouch to their defense. the 49th edition of a game nix Stadium this cannot play to de- The Patriots best bet on that is the ultimate diver- Sunday at 6:30 p.m., fend against the Sunday will be to ask their sion from the world around the AFC Champion Seahawks defense, corners, particularly Revis us. A slice of Americana, New England Patriots they need to cleverly and Brandon Browner to right up there with the 4th of will face the NFC attack it. This is lock up with a receiver in July, the Super Bowl has Champion Seattle the key to beating one-on-one, man coverage, become a trademark of our Seahawks to deter- Seattle. thereby allowing Belichick American culture. mine who will take Is that all that the and Coordinator Matt Over the past week this home the Vince Seahawks bring that Patricia to stack the line in event has been overshad- Lombardi Trophy, Patriots fans should an attempt to thwart the owed, reduced to an after- emblematic of the fear? No, this is a running abilities of Wilson thought by sports media best team in the balanced team, and and Lynch, daring Wilson to most popular sport in the other side of the the country. football is equally (Continued on Page 7) Unlike the Confer- The “Dynamic Duo” Robert Kraft and Bill dangerous. Quarter- ence Championship Belichick. back Russell Wilson game versus India- is an improviser who napolis, the Patriots can beat you passing will have their hands full the ball, or in case you in this one. The defend- efficiently cover his tar- ing Super Bowl Champion gets, can devastate you Seahawks are the lone with his legs. He’s the team in the NFL that can ultimate triple-threat, not not only beat the Patriots, afraid to lend his body in but are capable of leaving blocking. “He’s like Barry virtually no one surprised Sanders, but he can throw.” in doing so. said his Super Bowl XLIX Tangling with Seattle will counterpart Tom Brady. mean facing the number Wilson’s main targets are one defense in football, the Wide Receivers Doug “Legion of Boom,” a nick- intimidating bunch that Baldwin and Jermaine Matthew Slater name for the units second- fears no quarterback or Kearse, with Tight End ary, an athletic, fast and receiver. This group is Luke Wilson working the abnormally adept in poten- middle. Patriots Corner- tially making even other back Darrelle Revis recog- worldly Tight End Rob nizes the challenge at Gronkowski a non-factor. hand. “They’re very physi- “No doubt about it. The cal. They’re very talented; Seahawks are a very good they play tough, they play defense. They’ve got tough hard.” Dan Connolly mentally and physically players all over their de- fense at every position.” said Gronk. Over his first five years in the NFL, no defense has been

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• Gridiron Audibles (Continued from Page 6)

The Bilingual beat them through the air. good enough to get here. The Patriots need to keep They’re not immortal. They Corner Wilson in the pocket, and in can be beat.” front of them. If he springs After 10 years wandering loose, the Patriots are in for in the figurative desert, by Orazio Buttafuoco a long day. searching for their fourth “I don’t care about them World Championship, the being a top defense, they Patriots now literally return LO SAPEVATE CHE … don’t bother me,” said a to the desert of Arizona, the Una vera rivoluzione chirurgica e’ avvenuta di recente a buoyant LeGarrette Blount site of perhaps their most Torino, all’ospedale “Le Molinette” nella citta’ piemontese. on facing the Seahawks. disappointing loss in fran- Un nuovo tipo di pacemaker, di ultima generazione, e’ stato “They were good enough to chise history. Time to exor- impiantato direttamente nel cuore di un paziente di 83 anni get here, just like we were cise those demons. seguendo una procedura non intensiva, usando un catetere guida attraverso una vena della gamba. Il nuovo dospositivo si chiama ‘nanostin, non ha fili e dura oltre otto anni. Una equipe del dipartimento di cardiologia chirurgica della lo- SUPER BOWL — Did You Know? cale universita’, e diretta dal professore Fiorenzo Gaita. Il WHAT’S IN A NAME… nuovo miniaturizzato pacemaker e’ grande quanto una • The term “Super Bowl” caramella e rappresenta una significativa innovazione nel was coined by Kansas City campo della cardiologia poiche’ consente di evitare le Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, principali complicazioni legate all’impianto dei pacemaker, likely influenced by a toy his piu’ esattamente il danneggiamento e l’infezione degli daughter would play with elettrocateteri. Nonostante queste complicazioni e’ stato called a Super Ball. possible salvare milioni di vite umane. • The first game wasn’t Lo sviluppo delle nanotecnologie ha ridotto le dimensioni even called “Super Bowl”. It del pacemaker, dai 100 grammi ai 20 – 30 grammi di quelli was referred to as the AFL- attuali dando inizio ad una nuova era nella terapia NFL World Championship dell’elettro-stimolazione del cuore. Il pacemaker ‘nanostin’ Game AFL vs NFL e’ talmente piccolo da poter essere posizionato direttamente • The Lombardi Trophy, nell’interno del cuore senza l’uso di fili di connessione con awarded to the winning l’apparecchio esterno. Con tale procedura non e’ necessaria team, is named for legend- alcuna incisione chirurgica della cute ne’ ulterior cicatrici. ary Green Bay Head Coach Il professore Gaita ha spiegato che quando la batteria Vince Lombardi, who led the esaurisce la carica il pacemaker puo’ essere recuperate Packers to wins in the first con un apposite catetere, e sostituito. two Super Bowls. dDID YOU KNOW THAT … SUPER INFLATION! A true revolutionary surgery has recently taken place in • Tickets for the first game the city of Torino (Italy) in the “Molinette” hospital of the back in 1967 topped out at Piedmont city. A new kind of generation of the pacemaker $12. On average, tickets to has been implanted right inside the heart of an 83-year- Super Bowl XLIX are going old patient in a non-invasive procedure using a catheter for $5,100. inserted in a vein in the leg. The new device, called BACK-TO-BACK ‘Nanostin,’ is wireless and can last more than eight years. • With a win in Super A group of specialists in the cardio-surgery department of Bowl XLIX, the Seahawks the local University, headed by Professor Fiorenzo Gaita, would be back-to-back Super conducted the procedure. The miniaturized pacemaker is Bowl Champions, joining as small as a candy, and it signifies an innovation in the the Green Bay Packers, *The Steelers accom- Championship game was field of cardiology, for it makes it possible to avoid major Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh plished the feat twice. the last to go over the one- complications during the installation of the pacemaker, and Steelers*, San Francisco SUPER QUARTET hour mark. more so the damaging effects on the electro-catheters. De- 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, • A Patriots win in Super REGULAR SEASON spite such complications (in earlier procedures) it has been Denver Broncos and New Bowl XLIX, would tie the duo FINALE = SUPER BOWL possible to save millions of human lives. The development England Patriots. Their op- of Tom Brady and Bill SUCCESS? of nano-technologies has reduced the sizes of the pace- ponents, the Patriots are the Belichick with the 1970s Only 10 teams have lost maker, from the old 100 grams to the 20-30 grams of the last to accomplish the feat Pittsburgh Steelers duo of the final game of the regu- new ones, starting a new era of therapy in the heart’s electro- in 2004. Terry Bradshaw and Chuck lar season and still won the stimulation. The ‘nanostin’ is so tiny that can be positioned • The list of Quarterbacks Noll for most championships Super Bowl. The Patriots, right inside the heart, without connecting wires into an out- to win back-to back Super (4) by a quarterback-head who lost their regular sea- side machine. With such a procedure there is no need of Bowls is a rather impressive coach combination. son finale versus the Buffalo any surgical incision in the skin or any lasting scar. Prof. one. Bart Starr, Bob Griese, • Quarterback Tom Brady Bills, look to become the 11th. Gaita has explained that whenever the battery is about dead, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Mon- looks to tie Bradshaw and UNLUCKY 13? the pacemaker can be retrieved using a special catheter, tana, Troy Aikman, John his childhood idol, 49ers The 2014 Seattle Sea- and replaced. Elway and Tom Brady. All Quarterback Joe Montana hawks are the 13th top except Brady, who is still ac- with 4 Super Bowl wins. ranked defense to reach the tive, have been inducted 60 MINUTES IS ENOUGH Super Bowl. The previous into the Pro Football Hall of No Super Bowl has gone to 12 went 9-3 in their Super Fame. overtime. The 1958 NFL Sunday matchups.



          

       

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The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani I THINK a recent edition of the Quincy Fiandaca has been officially ALL LIVES MATTER Sun showing Gov. Deval appointed as Commissioner GARTH BROOKS Recently, City Councilor Patrick standing between of the Boston Transportation Hosts ‘Garden Party’ Tito Jackson was on Boston young James DeAmicis and Department by Boston Mayor Herald Radio’s Morning Meet- his mother Noreen who were Marty Walsh. Fiandaca has Seventeen years have ing Show to discuss those among the many guests at- served as interim commis- passed since Garth Brooks recent protests that blocked tending the official unveiling sioner since May 2014. She made his last visit to the TD traffic during rush-hour in of the governor’s portrait. has worked in the Depart- Garden, which back then both East Milton Square and The senior at Quincy High ment of Boston Transporta- was named the FleetCenter. Medford in the name of ra- School loves politics and tion in various capacities The name of the venue has cial justice. He seemingly served as a State House in- since 1990. changed, but the artist and condones blocking rush- tern. I have met him a few Says Fiandaca, “I am the crowd remained the hour traffic on two sides of times while subbing at grateful to Mayor Walsh for same, as Garth started off the city in the name of what? Quincy High School where he the opportunity to serve as his six-show stay in Boston Is it a peaceful protest when loves talking politics. We his Commissioner of Boston by coming close to blowing you endanger public safety don’t agree that much, ex- Transportation. I look for- the roof off the Garden. The by shutting down the flow of cept thinking that politics is ward to continuing to imple- sold-out crowds came to cel- traffic? It isn’t always about an important endeavor. I can ment innovative transporta- ebrate his return, and he me, me, me. see him running for office tion and parking systems in matched their enthusiasm This isn’t part of the legacy someday in the future, you the City of Boston.” with a top-shelf show. Ear- of Dr. King, it is about pre- can bank on this prediction. ANTI-SEMITISM STILL lier in the day at his press tending you are part of the LIBERALS PUSHING VERY MUCH ALIVE conference he was asked a solution when you are actu- WARREN FOR ’16 Look around the world question about how his music had evolved. His answer was ally part of the problem. The more progressive wing and one can see that about the effect that the late country music singer/ I agree with State Rep. of the state’s Democratic anti-Semitism is still very songwriter, Chris LeDoux, had on his music, and how other Colleen Gary’s proposal to party apparatus is going much alive. Look even artists evolved by each being inspired by an earlier artist. stiffen the punishment if gangbusters for U.S. Sen. closer too. Recently, police In Brooks’ case, he stated LeDoux was his inspiration, a someone were to die as a Elizabeth Warren as their questioned two teenage girls country artist and a former Rodeo Champion whom Garth result of Black Lives Matter presidential choice in 2016. accused of spray painting mentioned in his 1989 debut single, “Much Too Young (To die-ins. Endangering the It would appear that many of swastikas on a car and tree Feel This Damn Old),” LeDoux was signed to Capitol Records public is unacceptable and the most liberal in the fold in the City of Northampton. in 1992, on the strength of Garth’s recommendation. This not guaranteed by the Bill of are getting tired of Hillary The mayor said the city is particular song brought a standing ovation from a crowd Rights. Punks who do this Clinton and don’t want to be taking the incident seri- that could’ve stayed all-night and listen to Garth sing. are just punks pretending to ready for her. If you listened ously. MassLive.com reported LeDoux passed away in 2005 at 56 years old. be so much more and the to Obama at his State of the that the swastika and word Brooks continues to be a bundle of energy as he tours the only prize their eyes are Union, his rhetoric was hers. “Jew” discovered early last country in support of his album, “Man Against Machine.” focused on are front-page It is all about sharing the week. According to authori- Released in November, it is his first album of all original newspaper photos of them- wealth and class warfare. ties, the two girls stated they material in over a dozen years. His record-breaking ‘World selves in action. Hillary is now facing a wanted to do something Tour’ also allowed him the chance to perform a couple of Shame on you, Tito. struggle she never saw com- “shocking.” songs from his new album, and to shower his fans with the FRANCESCO URENA ing not that long ago. Most of Last week, down inside songs they wanted to hear — his multitude of hits, and MARCHES UP TOP the country is tired of Clinton- the New York City Council their favorites! BEACON HILL Bush over and over again. Chamber, just as the City A thundering explosion and a one-minute countdown East Boston guy and MEANWHILE, Council passed a resolution clock signaled the start of ‘A night to remember,’ as Brooks Boston’s Veterans Affair TED CRUZ IS RIGHT supportive of the State of Is- opened with the title song from his new album, moving Commissioner, Francisco If the Republican leaders rael, a Palestinian flag was quickly into his hit list. The first note of each song brought Urena has been tapped for decide to push either Mitt unfurled and anti-Semitic gasps and sing-along sounds from the crowd. Culling songs Governor Baker’s Cabinet. Romney or Jeb Bush on vot- remarks made. from his albums, he began with those from ‘Ropin’ The Wind’ Urena will be serving as the ers in 2016, it will mean MOZART REQUIEM — delivering “Rodeo,” “Shameless,” “Papa Loved Mama,’ and state’s Secretary of Veter- defeat so says U.S. Sen. Ted GREAT SUCCESS the moving “The River” — from his self-titled debut album. ans Affairs, becoming the Cruz, R-Texas. This past Saturday, the From his album ‘No Fences’ #1 hits dropped in the form of, second East Bostonian to The voters have rejected Newton Community Chorus “Two of a Kind, Workin’ on a Full House” and “The Thunder join the Baker Administra- Mitt when the election performed the Mozart Re- Rolls.” Brooks reacted strongly during his performance, tion. Former Rep. Carlo looked like it was in the bag quiem at the First Baptist often eliciting a look of surprise to the loud and constant Basile now servers as for him. As far as Jeb Bush Church before a packed au- applause that followed each song, taking much pleasure in Baker’s Chief Secretary. goes, the country will say no dience of classical music lov- engaging with the audience. ANYONE WANT TO EAT to Bush III. GOP Insiders ers. This baby boomer hap- The love flowed easily between performer and his ador- OUT AT CAT CAFE? just don’t get it, Mitt v. Jeb pens to love all kinds of mu- ing audience when Brooks countered with, “The Beaches Cats everywhere, inside is like Bob Dole and John sic even Mozart. Good music of Cheyenne,” turning it up a notch for the first drinking cats, outside cats, long- McCain over and over again. is everlasting, isn’t it? Re- anthem “Two Pina Coladas.” The mood swings were like a haired cats. Did I mention Here in Massachusetts, I member, music not noise. roller-coaster as Garth mixed it up with “Ain’t Goin’ Down cat hair? Cats on your table, couldn’t be without my Bos- SPEAKING OF MUSIC (‘Til the Sun Comes Up),” then lowering the decibels for cats under your feet. Once ton Broadside every month NOT NOISE the thankfulness of “Unanswered Prayers.” again, did I mention cat hair when it arrives in my mail- I love listening to Ron Della Following the coming-of-age #1 winner, “That Summer,” everywhere? Get the pic- box. A great conservative Chiesa on Sunday nights and “People Loving People,” entering stage left was the ture? There is now report- newspaper that tells it like over on 99.1 on WPLM. I love woman Garth called ‘his best friend,’ his lovely and talented edly a campaign to bring a it is. If you are a conserva- both Strictly Sinatra and the wife — Trisha Yearwood, wearing a T-shirt that boasted cat café within wheezing dis- tive Democrat, Independent Great American Songbook. ‘Late Night, Loud Music, and Backstage Passes.’ Together tance of all of us. Hey, I like of Republican, you need this Easy listening music which they delivered the heartwarming “In Another’s Eyes,” as cats but I like my coffee with newspaper. prepares you for the week Yearwood took over the stage. Trisha proceeded to serve up milk not hairballs. GINA FIANDACA ahead. Listening to the a set that included, “XXX’s and OOO’s (An American Girl),” JAMES DeAMICIS FOR APPOINTED “Chairman of the Board,” from her new album ‘Never Giving Up.’ She knocked out SOMETHING SOMEDAY? BTD COMMISSIONER Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, the crowd via “Prizefighter,” followed by the emotional “How There was a great photo in East Boston resident Gina Perry Como, Peggy Lee, etc. Do I Live,” and ended her set with the upbeat “She’s in Love With the Boy.” Brooks returned to the stage and resumed the festivities • Yawkey Foundation (Continued from Page 3) by dialing up the infectious “Callin’ Baton Rouge,” and then of leading students to grams, Malden Catholic edu- and Colleges, and it is a threw all caution to the wind by unveiling the ultimate achieve academic excel- cates young men from more member of the New England drinking song — “Friends in Low Places,” with the entire lence in a Catholic, familial than 40 communities sur- Association of Independent audience joining in on the vocals throughout the song. This atmosphere. Annually, 99 rounding Boston. The school Schools. Further information led to two encores that featured. “The Fever” from his 1995 percent of Malden Catholic is accredited by the New En- on the school may be found album ‘Fresh Horses,’ plus the tender “If Tomorrow Never graduates attend college. gland Association of Schools at www.maldencatholic.org. Comes,” also from his debut album. Brooks put the finishing The Class of 2014 applied to touches on his diamond performance with the sizzling more than 225 colleges and “Standing Outside the Fire,” taken from his 1993 album universities distributed Fully Insured titled “In Pieces.” across forty states, the Dis- Lic #017936 Is there any wonder how or why Garth Brooks has sold trict of Columbia and close to 70 million albums in the U.S. alone, and 170 mil- Canada. Graduates last year lion worldwide — I don’t think so, and to put an exclama- received college scholarships tion point on it all, he remains the #1-selling solo artist in with a four-year value of U.S. history. Frosting on the cake — Garth was named to more than $15 million. Rec- Heating & Air Conditioning the Grand Ole Opry (1991), the Songwriters Hall of Fame ognized for its dedicated fac- Sales, Service & Installation (2011), and the Country Music Hall of Fame (2012)! Hope- ulty, challenging curricu- fully those who missed seeing Garth on his six-show stay lum, spiritual guidance, so- Ken Shallow in Boston on his World Tour, will not have to wait another cial outreach, and champion- 617.593.6211 [email protected] 17 years to hear his multitude of great songs. ship caliber athletic pro- POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 30, 2015 Page 9

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street 24 New Chardon Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Boston, MA 02114 Docket No. MI15D0030DR Docket No. SU14D1953DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING PUBLICATION AND MAILING MARIA DARKAOUI The minute the snow falls, were vacated, they were up that contained sugar and ALFRED KETTER VS. the plows begin to roam the for grabs. After the third sand. VS. ANTHONY BAHRA streets in Boston and all of time, the men in the neigh- For the remaining years MARY KETTER To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce To the Defendant: the surrounding suburbs, borhood told him that he had that we lived in East Boston, requesting that the Court grant a divorce for The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce clearing the main streets been warned. He laughed it everyone respected the un- Desertion/Irretrievable Breakdown of the requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Marriage 1B. and most of the side streets. off. written rule about parking irretrievable breakdown of the marriage The Complaint is on file at the Court. pursuant to G.L. c. 208 Sec. 1B. When I was a young kid liv- A couple of times, antici- spaces that were reserved An Automatic Restraining Order has been en- The Complaint is on file at the Court. tered in this matter preventing you from taking ing on Eutaw Street, Dad was pating Dad’s return home, for the people who dug their An Automatic Restraining Order has been any action which would negatively impact one of the few people who Babbononno would stand in cars out of the snow. When entered in this matter preventing you from taking the current financial status of either party. any action which would negatively impact owned a car. As time went the spot puffing on a stogie. we moved, it was to a one SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. the current financial status of either party. You are hereby summoned and required on, there was a problem that If this renegade tried to park family house in Belmont SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. to serve upon José Joaquim Macedo, Esq., developed. Everyone began there, my grandfather didn’t with a driveway that could You are hereby summoned and required Law Office of José J. Macedo, 392 Cambridge to serve upon Alfred Ketter, 12 South Bremen buying cars, and at night, move. I heard Babbononno handle our cars. By this Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 your answer, if St., #32, E. Boston, MA 02128-1010 your any, on or before March 9, 2015. If you fail to do they were parked bumper to yelling at the guy in Italian point in time, I had a car, answer, if any, on or before March 26, 2015. If so, the court will proceed to the hearing and bumper, as close as possible one afternoon and ran out- too. I was teaching in Bos- you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the adjudication of this action. You are also required hearing and adjudication of this action. You are to those East Boston three- side to see what was going ton, going to grad school and to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office also required to file a copy of your answer, if of the Register of this Court. deckers we lived in. During on. I had to explain to my playing music at night. any, in the office of the Register of this Court. WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., the snow storms, the plows grandfather that the man There was no problem park- WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, First Justice of this Court. were indiscriminate. They wasn’t Italian and had no ing, but something was First Justice of this Court. Date: January 22, 2015 cleaned the streets with the idea what he was saying. He missing, the thrill of living Date: January 7, 2015 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Ann Marie Passanisi, Register of Probate snow both covering and switched to fractured En- in an East Boston three- Run date: 1/30/15 blocking the parked cars. As glish and yelled, “Dissa spot decker with parking adven- Run date: 1/30/15 a result, we had to dig our- she reserva foh mi genero, tures every time there was selves out. When we did, we my son-a-law. You no canna a snow storm. created spaces that had to be parka la machina, you carra Well, that’s the way it was. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY protected from poachers, in- in dissa place.” The neigh- Every time I’m back in ei- NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS vaders and interlopers. Your bor started to give my di- ther Eastie or the North End Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. AP1522-C1, FY15-17 AUTHORITY-WIDE TERM CAULKING/SEALANT REPAIRS, BOSTON, BEDFORD AND WORCESTER, shoveled parking space had minutive grandfather an ar- during the winter and see a MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs to be declared yours, your gument, but he stood his parking space in a snow Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, private property. ground and the man pulled bank with an old chair or a Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015, There were a couple of away. barrel in it, it brings back immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS ways to protect your parking Well, the spot was saved memories of the old days. DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON space. The most common for my father and he was Before I go, I would like to TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015. method was to leave an old told of the incident when he answer a question. Several The work includes PROVISION OF LABOR, INCIDENTAL MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT chair or two in the middle. If returned home later that people who have seen me AND SERVICES TO MAKE CAULKING/SEALANT REPAIRS INCLUDING ASSOCIATED that wasn’t possible, an ash afternoon. A couple of hours since my hair has turned CONCRETE REPAIRS AT ALL MPA FACILITIES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS OVER A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD. barrel would do, or maybe later, he was dressed in his white ask me where I get my Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015. two barrels with a two by four tuxedo and headed on his hair cuts. Well, I go to a shop Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital sitting horizontally from one way to play with his band. in Arlington at 824 Mass Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may to the other. Everyone in the I put the barriers out, as Ave. Charlene Smith, the issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. neighborhood knew whose usual, and headed back owner of Charlene’s Barber In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and barrels or chairs were out upstairs. Later that night, Shop near Arlington Center Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of there to protect the spots and when Dad arrived home, has been cutting my hair WATERPROOFING. they respected the unwrit- that neighbor’s car was in now for a couple of years. So, The estimated contract cost is FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($400,000). ten rule, “You don’t take Dad’s spot and he had to if you like the way I look, Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with someone’s shoveled parking drive around the neighbor- give her a call and tell her I the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the space.” hood for an hour or so recommended you. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for Dad had to drive to work until he found a spot to mean time, fi ve (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied both day and night and when park in that was not re- GOD BLESS AMERICA. by a deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, he, or we, dug his car out, served. I heard him com- or a certifi ed check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust an old barrel and a broken ing up the stairs as did ev- company, payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the LEGAL NOTICE work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with chair was placed in the spot eryone else in the house as a surety company qualifi ed to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and everyone knew that you he was swearing in several Commonwealth of Massachusetts and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained didn’t park in that spot. Dad languages. The Trial Court in the bid. would leave the shoveled out The next morning, the Probate and Family Court The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials Middlesex Division payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a spot each weekday morning neighbor got in his car, 208 Cambridge Street surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of and head for the Sumner pulled out of the spot and East Cambridge, MA 02141 wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts Tunnel. I would put the chair never made it to the middle (617) 768-5800 General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay and barrel in the open space of the street. The car’s en- Docket No. MI15P0076EA minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or before I went to school. When gine started clanking, made Estate of the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. LUSUNDRA MADDOX he returned in the after- a large popping sound and The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance noon, his spot would be wait- stalled. The man tried to re- Date of Death February 25, 2009 and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $10,000,000.00 ing for him. A short nap, din- start it but to no avail. No one INFORMAL PROBATE (TEN MILLION DOLLARS). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be PUBLICATION NOTICE included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements ner and a change of clothes would help him and he had To all persons interested in the above and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. later, Dad would lug his bass to call a tow truck. By the captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract. violin down the three flights time the truck arrived, all of Vivian Scurry of Delray Beach, FL. This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Vivian Scurry of Delray Beach, FL has been Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General of steps, situate the instru- the men in the neighbor- informally appointed as the Personal Repre- Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action ment in his car, pull out of hood were standing on the sentative of the estate to serve without surety to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract the spot and I would, once sidewalk watching the car on the bond. The estate is being administered under Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). again, place his markers being towed away. No one informal procedure by the Personal Represen- The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior out. said a word. After the car tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such If anyone not knowing the was out of the way, two of the bate Code without supervision by the Court. certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. routine tried to park in Dad’s neighbors put Dad’s barrel Inventory and accounts are not required to be Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital filed with the Court, but interested parties are Programs Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive dug out location, neighbor- and chair back in the empty entitled to notice regarding the administration any informality in or reject any or all proposals. hood spotters would inform spot. from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY the rogue that they couldn’t We learned, a day or two estate, including distribution of assets and THOMAS P. GLYNN park there. Everyone re- later, that somehow, the expenses of administration. Interested parties CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 1/30/2015 spected this unwritten rule man’s car was drained of all are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders of winter parking, that is, of its engine oil and the terminating or restricting the powers of until a new family moved in gasoline had become con- Personal Representatives appointed under next door. They weren’t from taminated with sugar and informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and ATTENTION ATTORNEYS Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. the neighborhood and were sand. That was the last time Run date: 1/30/15 told about the parking situ- we saw the car. No one ever The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper ation. This didn’t phase the said anything but, one night, of general circulation. We are qualified to accept legal man who headed up the the man got into an argu- notices from any court in each town that we serve. family. He, finding a park- ment with his wife and you Small Ads ing space with identifying could hear her yelling at chairs or barrels protecting him telling him he deserved LEGAL NOTICES them, would remove them what he got. No one ever Get Big and take the parking space. took credit for the happen- For information on placing a Legal Notice in the POST-GAZETTE He was told not to continue ing and nothing was ever Results please call (617) 227-8929; or mail notice to: this practice in a nice way, said about a car that leaked For more information call POST-GAZETTE, not once but three times. He all of its oil, and somehow, P.O. BOX 135, BOSTON, MA 02113 Attn: Legal Notices claimed that if the spaces received a supply of gasoline 617-227-8929 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 30, 2015 by THOUGHTS DAN Recipes from the About This & That with Daniel A. DiCenso Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli THE HISTORY OF ANIMATION: Disney’s New Direction COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MAMA’S HOMESTYLE PIZZA Animation was becom- the show (and its later in- ing less and less of a pri- carnation Walt Disney Pre- DOUGH: PIZZA TOPPINGS: ority for Walt Disney after sents) was something of 1 cup lukewarm water 1 pizza baking tray approx. the war years. In part this a revolution for a medium 1 package dry yeast* 14" x 16" was due to cost, as it would that was then becoming a 2 tablespoons oil 8 ounces shredded take the studio some time commodity. Walt was often 1 teaspoon salt mozzarella cheese to regain revenue lost the host, taking viewers 1 teaspoon sugar 14 ounces crushed tomatoes during the war (and many behind the scenes at the 2 cups flour 4 tablespoons Romano of the package features studio offering sneak *If using Rapid Rise Highly grated cheese produced from the mid to peeks at upcoming films Active Yeast, follow 3 tablespoons oregano late 40s failed to garner and specials or exploring a direction on the package. 1/4 cup olive oil or oil of much of a box-office re- new area of discovery, of- choice ward). Live-action was ten using old footage of the salt Walt Disney introduces his TV cheaper and Disney found studio’s early works, keep- DOUGH PREPARATION: Place lukewarm water in a bowl. fads. he could still make rivet- ing the memory of the Sprinkle yeast over water and mix until dissolved. Add ing pictures with it such as drawing or even film for that studio’s glory years alive. oil, sugar, salt and stir. Gradually add flour until all water Treasure Island (1950) and matter. The first was, in Disneyland’s claim to televi- is absorbed. If dough is too soft, add additional flour until it 20,000 Leagues Under the hindsight, a natural step for- sion history was pioneering is the desired consistency. Spread a little oil in bowl before Sea (1954). His early experi- ward: nature films. color TV with Walt Disney’s placing dough in bowl. Cover with a clean towel and set ments with considerable use Documentary shorts were Wonderful World of Color, but aside to rise. Put in a warm place. Dough will be ready for of live-action footage (Song already well established by Disney solidified a strong spreading when it doubles in size. of the South, So Dear to My the time Disney made Seal television audience with The PIZZA: Spread some oil over bottom of baking tray. For Heart, e.g.), proved to be good Island in 1948, a short cap- Mickey Mouse Club, Davy ease of spreading dough in tray, flatten and spread dough practice. turing the life of seals in Crockett, and Zorro. in tray, moisten both hands with oil. Spread dough in tray For a man who built his Alaska’s Pribilof Islands. It What no one saw coming to thickness desired. name, fortune, and never was the result of a 1947 part- was Walt’s venture into the TOPPINGS: Sprinkle mozzarella over dough, followed by stopped reminding the world nership between Disney and amusement park arena, and topping with crushed tomato. Spread grated cheese and that it was all started by wildlife photographers Alfred Disneyland changed the na- oregano over tomato. Sprinkle olive oil over contents and a mouse, Walt transitioned and Elma Milotte, which won ture of parks forever. Ana- along inside edges of pizza. Other toppings of choice like to live-action with relative the Academy Award for Best heim, California, once a chopped mushrooms or vegetables of choice can be added. ease. If there is one word, Short Subject and launched sleepy industrial town, was Salt to taste. Bake in preheated 400°F oven for about twenty after all, that best describes the True-Life Adventure se- never the same as, indeed, minutes. Thickness of dough and the number of toppings Disney the man it’s his ries, which brought wild foot- was the concept of theme may vary time of baking. Bottom of pizza should brown. ambition and desire to grow, age to audiences in a way the parks. Disneyland, I think, To increase recipe, guideline is one cup of water for two which preceded any senti- movies had never done be- more than anything, is the cups of flour, except when using cake flour. When using mental attachment to the art fore. The most impressive of true shrine to Walt Disney’s cake flour, additional flour may be needed for one cup of form that built his company. titles in the series, The Liv- mind, imagination, and am- water. True, cartoons made him ing Desert, The Vanishing Prai- bition, the four lands in rie, Secrets of Life, The African a household name, but they which the park is divided • AS Roma (Continued from Page 5) simply weren’t enough to Lion, and White Wilderness, each encompassing a part of three FIFA World Cup cham- keep his studio afloat, espe- have stood the test of time. Walt’s psyche. Fantasyland, entertainment development pions (Francesco Totti, — Stadio della Roma — that cially as he was considering The cuddling presentation of distinguished by the iconic Daniele De Rossi and Bruno will serve the club and city expanding. some of nature’s less pleas- Cinderella’s castle, is a trib- Conti). In truth, Disney’s live-ac- ant aspects (predation, most ute to his beginnings as the of Rome as the pre-eminent In March 2012, Roma en- sports and entertainment dis- tion features reached nei- of all) caused pause even founder of an animation em- tered into a multi-year agree- trict in the world. Further ther the critical or block- then, but in terms of pure pire and work with fairy- ment with Disney Sports to buster stature of the ani- primal awe, the series was a tales. Adventureland to his information is available at become the official profes- www.stadiodellaroma.com. mated features, but because trail-blazer. fascination with nature. Front- sional football club of the Founded in 1986, FC Greater they were made at a consid- But Disney had two bigger ierland to his most popular renowned Wide World of Boston Bolts is the oldest soc- erably lower cost than the things brewing beyond the TV series (Davy Crockett) and Sports amateur and pro sports cer club in Massachusetts. The cartoons, they did return a big screen. Ostensibly, one love for classic Americana. complex in Orlando. The com- Club boasts a top level, profes- profit, some, such as 20,000 sounded smaller, moving to And Tomorrow-land, a testa- plex hosts the Disney Soccer sional coaching staff, recog- Leagues Under the Sea and the small screen. But the ment to his dreams and fore- Showcase presented by AS nized and respected nation- The Parent Trap (1961), hav- Disneyland TV show capti- sight for the future. Roma — a top U.S. youth wide. Bolts players come from ing become family favorites. vated millions in the way Of course, Disney never football soccer tournament. throughout Massachusetts, Besides financial consider- Disney hadn’t since the re- fully let go of animation. How Roma’s top Italian academy southern New Hampshire and ations, Disney also had am- lease of his first animated could he after being immor- club, Primavera, participated Rhode Island. The club is made bitions beyond the animated features. Starting in 1950, talized as the creator of in the competition last up of almost 700 premier soc- Mickey Mouse? Interest- month. cer players, and Bolts players ingly, his animated features LEGAL NOTICE and alumni have represented LEGAL NOTICE from the early 50s were a AS Roma is currently in second place in Serie A, the numerous colleges and univer- Commonwealth of Massachusetts return to fantasy but, after Commonwealth of Massachusetts top-tier professional league in sities across the country, the The Trial Court The Trial Court Cinderella, he demonstrated Probate and Family Court U.S. National Teams and Major Probate and Family Court a particular attachment to Italy. Middlesex Division Middlesex Division Off the pitch, AS Roma is League Soccer. For more infor- 208 Cambridge Street British literature (Alice in 208 Cambridge Street planning a new 52,000-seat mation on FC Greater Boston, East Cambridge, MA 02141 East Cambridge, MA 02141 Wonderland and Peter Pan). (617) 768-5800 stadium and surrounding visit www.fcbolts.com (617) 768-5800 Only with Lady and the Docket No. MI14P6330EA Docket No. MI15P0075EA Tramp in 1956 did he return Estate of Estate of SUSAN ANN CLAYTON to the American small town. GEORGE FRANCIS McPHERSON His cartoon shorts were com- Also Known As Also Known As 1st Generation GEORGE F. McPHERSON SUSAN A. CLAYTON ing to a close but even then Date of Death September 10, 2014 Date of Death December 19, 2008 he was trying new things Italian-American INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE and in shorts such as Melody PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE and the Donald Duck vehicle Vita Orlando Sinopoli To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above Working for Peanuts, he captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Shares with us Sheila M. Perrault of Tyngsboro, MA, a Will Elton Clayton of Morrice, MI a Will has been cashed in on 3D animation. has been admitted to informal probate. admitted to informal probate. He was experimenting with a delightful recollection Sheila M. Perrault of Tyngsboro, MA has Elton Clayton of Morrice, MI has been these shorts as a warm-up been informally appointed as the Personal informally appointed as the Personal Repre- of her memories as a child Representative of the estate to serve without sentative of the estate to serve without surety for Sleeping Beauty, which he surety on the bond. on the bond. envisioned as his ultimate growing up in The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under animated opus. informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- Boston’s “Little Italy” tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- When Sleeping Beauty was bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. finally released in 1959 it and a collection of Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be won plenty of praise for its filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are Italian family recipes entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration use of Cinemascope and in- from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can novations but, as his costli- from the homeland. petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the est animated film thus far, estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties it proved a box-office bomb, are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute forcing Walt to once again Great as Gifts formal proceedings and to obtain orders formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of terminating or restricting the powers of reconsider the time and FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM Personal Representatives appointed under Personal Representatives appointed under money devoted to animated and in local bookstores — ask for informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and films, partly explaining the Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. slump in animation in the Run date: 1/30/15 Run date: 1/30/15 Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN decade to follow. 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• News Brief (Continued from Page 1) Can Jeb Rescue on terror ... The crisis has Obama has threatened to the Middle-class? passed ... the union is strong veto new Iran sanctions in EXTRA Innings Jeb Bush is offering policy ... these policies will con- a bill that soon may reach by Sal Giarratani prescriptions to boost the tinue to work ... We are his desk. This isn’t Harry country’s middle-class as he demonstrating American Reid’s Senate any longer. gets closer and closer to an- strength and diplomacy ... We What happens if Menendez Walsh’s Patriots Super Tigers and now joins one of nouncing a run for president. have halted Iran’s nuclear and his 11 Democratic sena- Bowl Send Off Rally baseball’s best starting rota- He wants to overhaul immi- program ... We are united tors vote to override a veto? This past Monday, Boston tions in years. gration and public educa- when we don’t demonize What happens if the U.S. Mayor Marty Walsh hosted a Cardinals’ Honor Taveras tion. He wants to increase each other ... No more cam- Senate pulls off an override Super-Bowl send-off rally for The St. Louis Cardinals’ job training programs and paigns ... God bless America. vote? the Patriots at City Hall will wear No.18 patches on ease regulations on energy The state of union has Obama could have a rough Plaza. Everyone was there in their uniforms this upcom- and growth. He seems ready turned into an afternoon two years left in his term celebration and to wish the ing season to honor the late to separate himself from soap opera. Everything and perhaps the country can team well in Arizona this Oscar Taveras, the rookie Mitt Romney, who is also is doublespeak. Nothing start pulling itself together coming Super Bowl Sunday. outfielder killed in a terrible looking like he wants to makes sense. again. We can only wish, eh? Even the team’s mascot, car accident in the Domini- take the 2016 dip. Can Bush Democrats Revolting Low Information Voters Pat Patriot, was all pumped can Republic this offseason. win the nomination in Over Iran Too? Can’t Win up for the Super Bowl and re- Joe Castiglione Honored 2016? Can he win over the Now that the Republicans Following the Republican portedly said nothing would Red Sox radio announcer Tea Party wing, which isn’t have taken over both the landslide in November, when deflate the fans’ hopes for Joe Castiglione was recently going away anytime soon? House and Senate on Capi- the Obama Agenda got wal- another title. Apparently the elected to the Western Mas- I think Ted Cruz is right, tol Hill, the Democrats are loped by the opposing party, national press and those NY sachusetts. Baseball Hall of nominate either Bush or already using its new Obama seemed to go into tabloids who keep hammer- Fame and was inducted ear- Romney and watch defeat playbook about the evil instant denial saying that ing away at the Patriots lier this week out in Spring- happen once again. Republicans trying to mess he still spoke for all those amount to nothing more field. Others inducted were Feds Finish Ferguson up President Obama’s people that depend on him, than about two pounds of hot Pittsfield’s Art Ditmar who Shooting Inquiry agenda especially when it but who didn’t vote. Last air. pitched in 287 games and The FBI has finished its comes to Cuba and Iran. time I heard, if you don’t Scherzer, Nationals Agree the late Vic Raschi from investigation into the shoot- The latest strategy is to vote, you don’t get counted to $210 Million Deal West Springfield, who spent ing of Michael Brown in attack the Republicans on and your opinions are Cross off another prospec- 10 seasons in the Majors, Ferguson, Missouri and it criticizing an easing of sanc- meaningless. tive Red Sox starter now that mostly with the NY Yankees appears that Officer Darren tions on Iran as proposed by America is at a crossroads. Max Scherzer becomes the during the ’50s, where he Wilson will not be facing the Obama White House. When those that “get” out highest paid right-handed was a big starter. federal charges in the shoot- One liberal columnist re- number those who “pay,” our pitcher in baseball history. Steve Sweeney ing. Following that an- ferred to Senate Majority democratic republic and He agreed to a $210 million Headlines Parkway nouncement, gangs of loot- Leader Mitch McConnell as Constitution become mean- pact for 7 years with the Softball Fundraiser ers caught on video ran- “Bomb, Bomb Iran” ingless. Soon if we don’t Washington Nationals. It also Stand-up guy Steve sacked an African-American McConnell. However, there change course, America will included a record $50 million Sweeney will be standing up owned business in retalia- are a number of Senate turn into one of those Euro- signing bonus. Washington at this year’s Parkway Girls tion for no charges being Democrats upset with pean socialist dumpsites. is now a 4-1 favorite to win Softball League fundraiser filed. To date, I have yet to Obama over Cuba and Iran It is time to get politically the 2015 World Series. which is scheduled for hear this act of looting con- including U.S. Sen. Bob active. It is not just enough The 30 year old’s contract Friday, February 6th at 7:00 demned by Rev. Pain in the Menendez, D-New Jersey, to mimic the character is the second largest for a pm at the Irish Social Club #@&, have you? and he is not alone. Twelve Howard Beal in “Network.” pitcher only behind the LA on Park Street in West The State Of Our Union Senate Democrats support Opening up a window and Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw’s Roxbury. We have turned the page sanctions against Iran. screaming out-loud that you $215 million, 7-year deal. Visitwww.parkwaygirlssbl. are “mad as hell and won’t Scherzer was 18-5 with a com for more information or take it anymore,” isn’t 3.15 ERA in 2014 for the tickets. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY enough. We need to get more NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS than angry, we need to get Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. AP1522-C1, FY15-17 AUTHORITY-WIDE smart. Get involved and find MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY TERM CAULKING/SEALANT REPAIRS, BOSTON, BEDFORD AND WORCESTER, NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs candidates and get them Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, elected. We can change the Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. AP1511-C1, FY 15-17 PERIMETER FENCE Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015, course of human events. REPAIRS – TERM CONTRACT, ALL AUTHORITY FACILITIES, BOSTON, BEDFORD, immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. AND, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority Believe like Churchill in at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON fighting and not giving up. Low information voters get MARCH 4, 2015, immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015. read publicly. The work includes PROVISION OF LABOR, INCIDENTAL MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT away with things because NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MAKE CAULKING/SEALANT REPAIRS INCLUDING ASSOCIATED those of us who know better DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON CONCRETE REPAIRS AT ALL MPA FACILITIES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS OVER A TWO refuse to fight. 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In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015. their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and LEGAL NOTICE Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may WATERPROOFING. NOTICE OF SALE issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. The estimated contract cost is FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($400,000). The estimated contract cost is ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00) Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with Notice is hereby given by TODISCO TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the fi ve (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied Commonwealth of Massachusetts. EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, by a deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for Section 39A that they will sell the or a certifi ed check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust fi ve (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied following vehicles. company, payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the by a deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, Vehicles are being sold to satisfy work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with or a certifi ed check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust their garage keeper’s lien for towing, a surety company qualifi ed to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, company, payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the storage and notices of sale: and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with 1997 FORD F-150 in the bid. a surety company qualifi ed to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, VIN #2FTDX1728VCA01522 The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained 2002 CHEVY TRACKER payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a in the bid. surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of VIN #2CNBJ634226950776 The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of VIN #3VWVH69M03M123724 minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts 2002 FORD TAURUS Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay VIN #1FAHP55U52A149093 the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or 2009 CHEVY EXPRESS and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of ONE MILLION DOLLARS the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. VIN #1GCGG25C991123974 ($1,000,000). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance 2003 AUDI A4 Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $10,000,000.00 VIN #WAUJC68E43A282525 Special Provisions for complete details. (TEN MILLION DOLLARS). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements 1996 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VIN #2GCEK19M6T1105128 Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract. 2000 ISUZU TROOPER to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port VIN #JACDJ58X7Y7J15662 Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General 2000 FORD ECONOLINE The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action VIN #1FTNE2428YHB37134 to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective sub-contractors of the requirement for such to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract 1997 DODGE VAN certifi cation where the sub-contract exceeds $10,000. Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). VIN #2B7KB31Y6VK565562 Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior Programs Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such 2007 FORD MUSTANG any informality in or reject any or all proposals. certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. VIN #1ZVHT82H575357230 MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital The above vehicles will be sold THOMAS P. GLYNN Programs Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive at auction online only at CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR any informality in or reject any or all proposals. TOWLOT.COM Run date: 1/30/2015 MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015 THOMAS P. GLYNN CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR at 10:00AM at towlot.com Run date: 1/30/2015 Run dates: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2015 WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 30, 2015 Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN Although he coached a the Chicago Cubs, who toiled Carnera vs. Baer team from another city, he for 19 years in the Windy City was, in a long ago era, truly a but sadly was always on the Part II Boston coach, immediately sidelines when the World familiar to those in the Hub Series came around. rounds against his much larger opponent? and throughout New England. Banks, who died January Well, no, even though Primo started off the For many, it had become a 23rd at the age of 83, and tenth round in winning fashion, Max had Sunday ritual, to return from came to the Cubs from gotten his second wind and launched an- church and then settle in to the Negro League Kansas other furious assault on the champion, deck- listen or watch how the for- City Monarchs in September ing him three times in the last half of the tunes of the New York football 1953, remained enthusiastic round. The end was now near. Going into Giants played out on any par- about the game all his life. the eleventh round Max sensed victory and ticular fall weekend. He loved the routine of those unloaded on Primo. He dropped Carnera It was the decades when who play the diamond game, twice and when Primo rose from the second New England lacked an NFL performing on warm sunny knockdown, referee Arthur Donovan stopped franchise, when the nearest days before large crowds. the bout. Some people say that the cham- team was in New York City Of course, he was probably Baer stands over Carnera. pion signaled to the referee that he had had and the names of players on used to crowds long before he enough because of the way he gestured to- At first, it looked like Max Baer was on that team based in Manhat- got to the Majors. Growing wards him, but I believe Primo did not cede his way to a quick and easy win over the tan were as familiar as those up in Dallas, he was one of the fight, and instead was complaining about Italian giant. With knockdowns in the first of the Patriots today. 11 children in the Banks’ Max hitting him on the back of the head. and second rounds it appeared there was But the times, they were a- household. no way Carnera could last very long, never changing, and in 1960 the That positive attitude was mind retain the title. But, things tightend American Football League captured in 1969 when he up in the middle rounds. I know most people was formed, awarding the Hub stated: “It’s a beautiful day. wrote Primo off as a manufactured cham- a franchise in the process and Let’s play two.” Over the pion, one who rose through the ranks as sowing the seeds for a shift years, that became shortened the beneficiary of fixed fights and hand- in allegiance that would into the trademark saying of picked opponents, and that now that he was gradually become a reality Ernie Banks: “Let’s play two finally in there with a real fighter who was over the following decade. today.” not handcuffed he was being exposed as the But first, there would be one Over the course of his bum he really was. last glimmer of greatness career he connected for 2,583 I would argue this fight did not prove Primo from the Giants, led by coach hits, drove in 1,636 runs, hit to be a bum at all. Instead, I believe it showed Alli Sherman, a former pro 512 homers and had a life- him to have the qualities of a very decent quarterback who stood all time batting average of .274. and courageous fighter. First off, if this fight of 5-10 and had weighed only He was the National League is scored on a rounds basis, which it would 165 pounds while playing MVP in 1958 and 1959, won have been back then, it was very close going quarterback for the Philadel- the Golden Glove Award into the final round with some saying the phia Eagles in the 1940s. in 1960, was named to the Sherman, who died Janu- All-Star team 11 times and champion was even slightly ahead. Yes, the th rounds Baer won he won big, but the other ary 4 in New York City was elected to the Hall of at the age of 91, assumed Fame in his first year of rounds were a different story. As I mentioned Baer visits Carnera (recovering from in part 1 of this column, Carnera was land- the helm of the historic New eligibility (1977). A statue de- injured ankle) in the hospital after their York franchise in 1961 and picting him in his batting ing an effective jab on Baer and even hurt bout. him a couple of times with jarring uppercuts. promptly won three consecu- stance was placed outside It is often reported that Max Baer dropped Was this because Baer was tired and catch- tive NFL Eastern Conference Wrigley field in 2008. He Carnera a total of eleven times during the ing a second wind for his final assault on titles with players who were was awarded the Presidential Carnera? Possibly, but I think Primo earned bout, but that number is in question as that known throughout our six- Medal of Freedom in 2013. would include the times the two boxers went Max’s respect by absorbing his best shots and state region. Those included The downside for resi- down together while grappling. In those days still carrying the fight to him. The right hand the quarterbacks Charley dents of the Hub is that that Baer landed flush on Carnera’s jaw in there was no mandatory eight count, so Conerly and Y.A Tittle, backs they never had the opportu- there is no signal from the referee calling the first round would have left most men out Alex Webster, Kyle Rote and nity to see Banks play in these knockdowns. I will say that at no time cold on the canvas. Primo not only took it, Frank Gifford plus a defensive Boston because he joined but also showed more hurt was down to his did Carnera think about not getting up. As unit that featured Sam Huff, the National League fran- a matter of fact, he let his pride get the bet- pride then his physical being. Andy Robustelli, Roosevelt chise after the Boston Braves ter of him by not staying down and taking a Grier and Dick Modzelewski. moved to Milwaukee. There count in order to more fully recover. Over the course of those weren’t any interleague regu- Whatever you may think of Primo three memorable campaigns, lar season games in his Carnera’s ability as a boxer, and I would ar- the Giants lost only eight era. gue that while he certainly does not rank regular season games with Sadly, the classic saying up there as a great fighter, he has not been Sherman being selected as (“Let’s play two today.”) is a given the credit he deserves, he certainly the NFL Coach of the Year in declining reality in Major had the heart of a great champion. He de- both 1961 and 1962. League baseball. What Banks serves much more respect then he has But just as the good times was referring to was a clas- been given. He never quit in a fight, was rolled, they retreated and sic doubleheader with the always in great shape, and always came to were replaced by a new real- second game starting about win, and while he is often mocked for later ity that was less than posi- 20 minutes after the first one going on to become a professional wrestler, tive. In 1964 the Giants fell ended. There are very few of I have been told by wrestling experts that to a 2-10-2 record. Hope held those today and the vast he was a world class grappler. Again, he out for a few more years but majority come near the end gave his all when he committed to doing Sherman could never turn of the season when teams are Baer and Carnera grapple to the canvas. something. the corner to success again. seeking to make up rained Primo is the only undisputed heavyweight He was fired just before out contests. It also should be noted that there is cred- champion not in the International Boxing the start of the 1969 season, Much more common is the ible evidence, as I cited in my previous in- Hall of Fame. I have been told this is be- leaving with a career record day-night doubleheader — stallment, that the champion was fighting cause of the shady circumstances surround- of 57-51-4. Although only where one game ends and with a broken ankle and torn ligaments in ing some of his fights and because of the in his 40s, Sherman would everyone leaves with a sec- his right leg. As I watched the clips of this characters that handled him. Well, if being never coach football again at ond game starting several fight I did notice that Carnera was unsteady around questionable characters disqualifies any level. hours later. This allows for on his feet at times, but it was not the un- a champion from the Hall of Fame, then they But the passage of time separate admissions and thus steadiness of a fighter that was hurt from better start removing people from it. After never really dimmed the more revenue for the teams. being hit. His movements were consistent all, Don King is an inductee. Need I say brightness of those three ter- In Banks’ day, the classic with a person suffering from an injured more? rific seasons. The Giants and doubleheaders were regularly ankle. If this is taken into consideration, it Primo Carnera was not a great champion, Sherman (all 5-10 of him) re- scheduled events played is not only amazing that he was able to con- but he was a man who, despite the people ally stood tall in those years. on major holidays — Memo- tinue as far as he did, but that he was also around him, carried the championship with They were a most success- rial Day, the Fourth of July able to make a fight of it. A man that size dignity. He is also the only title holder be- ful swan song for New York’s and Labor Day. They drew vast with a damaged ankle in against a power tween Tunney and Louis to have defended last “Boston coach,” a man crowds. puncher such as Baer had to have incred- the title more than once. Schmeling lost it long remembered for what he It would be a fitting ible courage and pride to carry on the way in his second defense, Sharkey in his first, inspired his team to accom- memorial to Ernie Banks if he did. Baer in his first, and Braddock in his first. plish in 36 months of football all teams hosted a classic As the fight moved into the tenth round it So, for those of you who judge fighters by greatness. doubleheader during the was getting interesting. If it was true, as the numbers, Primo, with two defenses be- MR. CUB — If there ever 2015 season. In the spirit of Commissioner Brown had charged, that fore losing it, had the best record out of the was a baseball player who Ernie Banks, the enthusias- Baer had not properly trained for the fight, whole gang. He was also the first and only deserved to play in the tic words would literally come then it could just be possible that Max would native Italian to hold the crown. He deserves postseason, it was Ernie to life once more: “Let’s play not have the endurance to last the final six to be in the Hall of Fame. Banks, the star shortstop of two today.”