VOL. 114 - NO. 33 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AUGUST 13, 2010 $.30 A COPY Madonna Della Cava Italian Ship San Giusto Arrives in Boston Celebrates Annual Feast

Cadets onboard the San Giusto. The San Giusto arrived in cation of young naval officers cadets from the French, Boston on the 10th of August and constitutes their first Moroccan, Ukrainian and for a four day port visit. The experience onboard a ship of United States Naval Acad- ship left Italy on the 12th of the fleet. The Naval Academy emies as part of exchange July and is acting as the Navy complement is composed of programs based on tradi- training ship for the second- 92 midshipmen, including tional cooperation and friend- year Naval Academy midship- 20 women and 3 foreign ca- ship among these countries. A large crowd gathers throughout the feast. men. dets (from Albania, Jordan The ship is open to the pub- The Feast of Madonna Della Cava was celebrated on The overall goal of the cam- and Peru). Additionally, San Hanover Street, North End, Boston on August 6, 7, and 8, paign is to enhance the edu- Giusto will temporarily host (Continued on Page 6) 2010. For additional photos see page 8. Mayor’s Column News Briefs by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston As the Massachusetts legislature con- society become productive members of by Sal Giarratani cluded its 2009-2010 Formal Session, our communities. CORI reform has more than 25 important initiatives from worked in Boston and now it will work Ciccone vs. Gelzinis Right vs. Wrong my legislative package were sent to for the entire state. Recently, too long-time Boston Herald colum- Governor Patrick to be signed into Boston, like many other cities, has nist Peter Gelzinis took on Sarah Palin over a law. While I am proud of all of these been hit hard by foreclosures over the word she made up. She wrote “refudiate” when legislative accomplishments, I want to past few years – forcing homeowners, she most likely meant “repudiate.” Most of us highlight a few initiatives that will tenants, and entire neighborhoods to out in “readerland” knew what she was saying have a significant impact on our city and suffer the impacts. While Boston’s Fore- even if she didn’t catch her own typo. our residents. Working with the legis- closure Prevention and Reclamation Gelzinis took that one word and wrote a whole lature, we successfully advocated for bills Initiative has helped at the city level, column refudiating everything Sarah Palin that will reform our CORI system, pre- additional tools are needed to stabilize stands for. Would I support her for president over vent foreclosures, reduce prescription our neighborhoods. I have been work- any other Republican candidate? That I’m not drug abuse and fraud, and improve ing with community organizations and sure but surely I wouldn’t refudiate her candi- insurance coverage for autism. I con- Boston Reps. Kevin Honan and Liz Malia dacy over a misspelled word or two. gratulate the Governor and legislature on an important housing bill that the I always find it interesting that Gelzinis calls on a successful session and thank them Governor signed into law this weekend. South Boston his home. He has to be the most for their dedication to these important Now, we can ensure that we are able to liberal Southie guy I’ve ever known. Another issues. protect tenants living in foreclosed prop- Southie good guy born and raised in South I was pleased to join Governor Patrick erties, preserve homeownership, and Boston recently had a letter to the editor printed last week as he signed into law a crime revitalize our neighborhoods. “opining against Peter Gelzinis’ opinions.” I bill that includes important reforms to This year, my office and the Boston think John Ciccone speaks for the real South our Criminal Offender Record Informa- Public Health Commission have also Boston. I’ve known John going back to the “Here tion (CORI) system. Boston has long been been working hard to help individuals We Go Southie” days when the neighborhood considered a leader in its hiring poli- and families that have been impacted stood up to the judicial tyranny that destroyed cies for individuals with criminal by prescription drug abuse, which con- the Boston Public Schools. John and I were the records, and many of our city’s provi- tinues to be a significant concern to the young writers in the anti-busing movement. sions are reflected in this legislation. citizens of our city. New legislation Ciccone has been printed in the South Boston CORI reform is not about allowing those passed by the House and Senate will help Tribune as long as I’ve been writing my opinions who commit serious crimes to escape reduce prescription fraud and misuse of in the Post-Gazette. Two baby-booming Italian- the consequences of their actions, but prescription medications by enhancing rather it is about helping those who (Continued on Page 15) make mistakes and pay their debt to (Continued on Page 14)

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TRIUMPHAL ARCHES Huge free-standing arched A third well known arch, structures placed over road- which is of the one opening ways were called triumphal style, is that of Titus. It was arches. During Roman constructed in the year 81 times, this type of arch was A.D. This arch was erected erected to honor emperors or to commemorate the victo- generals. They had either ries of Titus and Vespasian one or three openings and in the Judean War in the the sides had columns, year 70 A.D. The arch was statuary and reliefs, which completed after the death of told a story about the person structed with materials Titus and dedicated by the or the battle for which the taken from other buildings, Emperor Domitian. It is en- arches were commemo- very skillfully assembled, tirely faced with pentelic rated. They usually had but is considered to be over- marble and is considered to stairs leading to the upper powering and over adorned. be one of the gems of the first portion or attic. Exterior reliefs tell of century. Pentelic marble At one time there were Constantine’s achieve- is an exceptionally high about 38 of these triumphal ments in war and in peace. quality and fine-grained arches erected in Rome but Another well known arch marble, which comes from most have been destroyed. of the three opening styles Mt. Pentelicus in Greece. Commercial Street in The vast majority of us will Probably the most famous is that of Septimius References to “reliefs” Provincetown is the scene, celebrate Thanksgiving and best preserved of these Severous which was built in should also be explained at throughout summer, of a Day with a nod to that First ancient structures is the 204 A.D. adjacent to the Fo- this time. “Relief” is carving daily procession of the most Thanksgiving at Plimoth Arch of Constantine which rum Romanum Magnum. It wherein the figures stand outlandish characters — so Plantation. While — appro- was built in 312 A.D. It was was dedicated to the emperor out beyond the stone they much so that I greeted priate for a nation that en- erected on the Via and his two sons, Caracella were carved from. There are the news that the Pilgrim shrines freedom to speak Triumphalis, near the Col- and Geta, to commemorate three kinds of relief: low or Monument Centennial Pa- one’s mind and to dissent osseum and it was dedicated their victories over the bas (pronounced bah) like rade would pass where we from the majority — some to Constantine’s victory over Parthians. The arch origi- the figures on a coin; sec- were staying with the re- will mourn the decline in Maxentius. nally had a bronze chariot ondly, high relief where the sponse “How can you tell?” Native America culture that The Arch was dedicated to mounted on the summit, figures stand out more fully; Still, I was there, and can followed European coloniza- Constantine by the Roman which contained statues of and thirdly full relief where report that “P’town” did itself tion. Senate, “because by the will the emperor seated between the figures fully stand out proud with this celebration Those who detract from of God and by his own vir- his two sons. The exterior from the stone but are still of local and national history the Pilgrim do, in my opin- tues, he liberated the coun- surfaces of the arch were connected at the base. — the 1620 landing of the ion, miss the point. We don’t try from the tyranny of covered with the usual NEXT ISSUE: Pilgrims and the 1910 celebrate the Pilgrims as Maxentius.” It is mostly con- story-telling reliefs. Pillars of Victory completion of the monument model characters. We cel- to that event. ebrate the hardships they According to Wikipedia, endured founding one of the Jim McKenna Announces Candidacy for Attorney General the Provincetown Pilgrim first permanent settlements Monument was designed by in English North America. James McKenna is aiming six years as an Assistant Willard T. Sears and based Later many immigrants to defeat Martha Coakley District Attorney in the on the Torre del Mangie in from many lands came here in the race for Attorney Worcester County District Siena, Italy (of 1309). The and made America the great General. Attorney’s office, which 252-foot tall tower is the tall- country it is now, but some- McKenna campaign is included two years as super- est all-granite structure in one had be first and that built on fighting public visor of the Grand Jury the United States. little band from 1620 were corruption and protecting Unit. He began his work as On the way back to Boston the forefathers of all Ameri- the rights of law-abiding a prosecutor by serving in we passed through Ply- cans of whatever our per- citizens. “Before a govern- the Civil Division of the mouth and saw the epony- sonal family history. ment can be effective, it Franklin County (Ohio) Pros- mous rock where the Pil- The Pilgrims gave us needs to be trusted,” says ecuting Attorney’s Office. grims first tread on the something else — the first McKenna. In the first 10 days of mainland of Massachusetts. (quasi)democratic written The McKenna argues that this write-in campaign, he current Attorney General, has received overwhelm- In November the Pilgrims Martha Coakley, is out of ing grassroots support. He will be in the news again. (Continued on Page 12) touch with Massachusetts has gained over 100 vol- voters on prominent issues, for the rest of us. No one is unteers, 2,600+ Facebook including prosecuting gov- above the law!” supporters, and his website, ernment corruption, illegal McKenna worked as a JimForAG.com, has hundreds INAS/USA/CISL immigration and fraud. prosecutor for 10 years, of visitors each day. On PATRONATO OFFICE “She has been more serving in three different September 14, he needs focused on prosecuting offices during this time. 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Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Center. She was fun Frances was the loving and always there devoted daughter of James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 for everyone. Born in the late Crocefissa Salemmi, in the province (Barbara) and Joseph Vol. 114 - No. 33 Friday, August 13, 2010 of Sicily, Italy, Frances Summa, beloved aunt came to America at the of Barbara Sullivan young age of 14. She Summa and Jerry of Saint Clare worked hard in her new Boston, Joseph and Jean by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari homeland and found a career Summa, Robert and On August 11th we cel- Her father, who had expected as an expert seamstress of men’s Christine Summa, Steven ebrated the Feast of Saint her to marry, was furious at clothing and worked at Leopold and Jan Summa and Mr. and Clare, co-founder of the her and did his utmost to Moss and Martini Carls. Mrs. Anthony Centola also Order of Poor Clares. Clare dissuade Clare from her de- She lived in Lynn, Massachusetts for survived by many caring nieces, was born at Assisi on July 16, cision, Clare remained firm 40 years before calling the North End her nephews & godchildren. 1194. She was the eldest in her decision and finally home. She moved into 145 Commercial Funeral was from the Sacred Heart daughter of Favorino Scifi, he was obliged to leave her Street (the Christopher Columbus building). Church, North Square, North End, Boston Count of Sasso-Rosso, of an in peace. A few days later She felt most at home in the North End. An and arrangements were by Caggiano Funeral ancient Roman family . Her St. Francis, in order to se- active woman she never missed any of the Home. mother, Ortolana, belonged cure Clare the greater soli- to the noble family of Fiumi tude she desired, trans- th and was well-known for her ferred her to another mon- In Celebration of the 100 Anniversary of piety. astery of the Benedictine As a child Clare was nuns near Subasio. Here devoted to prayer and to some sixteen days later, The Fisherman’s Feast in Boston, practices of mortification; as Clare was joined by her Saint Peter’s Society of Gloucester a young woman her yearn- younger sister Agnes. Soon Will Join the North End in the Blessing of the Fishing Waters ing for a more spiritual life after, several other ladies increased. She was 18 years joined them. The foundation From August 12 to August 15, the Madonna del Soccorso Society of age when St. Francis of Poor Clares, or the Second came to preach during Lent Order of Saint Francis, was Continues Rituals Dating Back Hundreds of Years in the church of San Giorgio thus laid. Within a few Saint Peters Society of Gloucester will join miracles led to the Vatican on August 15, at Assisi. The inspired words years, Saint Clare founded a Boston’s Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca 1907 decreeing the Madonna the Patroness of Francis kindled a flame number of other monaster- Society for the opening ceremonies of the of Sciacca. As a result, the fishermen in in the heart of Clare; she ies and her Order spread to North End Fisherman’s Feast on August 12th Sciacca and their descendants in the North sought him out secretly and Germany and Bohemia. starting at 7 p.m. The members of these two End hold a feast on the Assumption (August begged him to help her that The Poor Clares led an aus- organizations will come together for a sol- 15) every year. she too might live “after the tere life, together with other emn procession, where they will carry stat- Along with the religious rituals, the manner of the holy Gospel.” mortifications; their fast ues of the Madonna and Saint Peter (the Fishman’s Feast, sponsored by Sorrento St. Francis, who at once was perpetual according to patron saint of fishermen) to Christopher Cheese, will feature a Cheese Building recognized in Clare one of the intentions of St. Francis Columbus Waterfront Park for Boston’s an- Contest for Charity on Thursday, August those chosen souls destined who had forbidden the Poor nual blessing of the waters. 12th at 9:00 p.m. Other festival highlights by God for great things, Clares, just as he had forbid- The Madonna del Soccorso (the lady of include performances by Boston’s premier promised to assist her. On den his friars to possess any help) Society and Saint Peter’s Society of a cappella group, Street Magic, on Thurs- March 20, 1212, Clare, ac- worldly goods even in com- Gloucester are made up of descendants of day night, The Duprees and “Italian companied by her aunt mon. Owning nothing, they the original Sicilian fishermen that immi- Funnyman” Floyd Vivino on Friday night, Bianca and another young were to depend entirety upon grated to these two areas. At the turn of the Joey Dee and The Starlighters and Street woman, went to the humble what the Friars Minor could 20th century, these immigrants shaped the Magic on Saturday night, and a rockabilly chapel of the Portiuncula beg for them. Illustrative fishing industry in both Gloucester and Bos- band on Sunday night. Also, Sorrento where she received the of the spirit of poverty of ton. For example, the Boston fishermen in- Cheese’s very own Chef Marco will share penitential habit. Saint Clare, after her profes- troduced to their compatriots in Gloucester his expert food knowledge with a series of Clare was placed by sion, she became heiress to the innovation of gasoline-powered boats, Mediterranean-themed cooking demonstra- St. Francis provisionally the fortune of her father, she setting the stage for increased productivity tions on the main stage on Saturday and with the Benedictine nuns in the industry. Sunday. This year’s festival will take place of San Paolo, near Bastia’. (Continued on Page 13) Along with their knowledge of fishing, on North, Lewis and Fleet Streets from these Sicilian immigrants brought with August 12th until August 15th. them traditions and rituals that many of For more information on the Fisherman’s their descendants still observe today. The Feast, please visit www.fishermansfeast.com. MICHAEL FULGINITI St. Peter’s Society still celebrates their de- May He Rest in Peace votion to St. Peter in June with an open air The Story of One of the Miracles of the Michael Fulginiti, 61, of the mass, the blessing of the fishing waters and Madonna del Soccorso North End, formerly of Worces- the climbing of a greased pole. At the According to the members of the Society, ter, Massachusetts passed Fisherman’s Feast, which is the oldest con- this is the story: “A miracle took place when away Tuesday, August 10, 2010 tinuous Italian festival in New England, the a six-year-old boy misbehaved for his with friends and loved ones by Madonna del Soccorso Society honors the mother. The boy, like most six-year-olds, his side. Michael was a profes- Madonna with a procession to the Water- was full of energy and getting on his mother’s sional actor and painter. He is front for the blessing of the waters, all-night nerves. In a rage, the mother shouted to mourned by his wife Sheila, vigils and the Flight of the Angel. For this her son “go to the devil you little pest.” Sud- daughter Aurelia and brothers event, the angel, who is a young female de- denly the devil appeared and grabbed the boy. Anthony and Frank Fulginiti. scendant of one of the original North End The mother, realizing what she had done Michael will be remembered immigrants from Sciacca, Sicily, flies down and truly sorry, called on the Madonna del for his friendliness, politeness, from a balcony on wires attached to a pulley Soccorso to rescue her son from the hands his serious approach to his system that was once part of one of the early of Satan.” th work, and his ability to not 20 century fishermen’s boats. She then “Miraculously the Madonna del Soccorso take life or work too seriously that he couldn’t see recites a prayer asking the Madonna for dressed in a white and gold robe and carry- the humor in life, or importance of family. Michael’s help and protection. This year’s angel is ing a wooden club, appeared. In one sweep friends ranged from fellow artisans, theatre folk, Diana Karamourtopoulos of Methuen, and of the club the Blessed Lady hit the devil friends from his old neighborhood in Worcester to the Flight of the Angel will take place at and knocked him to the ground. The boy, th neighbors and friends in his beloved North End will be 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15 for the now released, ran not to his mother but in- left with precious life long memories. festival’s finale. stead to Madonna del Soccorso, under whose th Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the As this year is the 100 anniversary of cape he hid. The Blessed Mother with the family, Thursday, August 12th from 5:00 PM to the Fisherman’s Feast, youngsters from the boy still under Her cape walked over to the 8:00 PM in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, North End Music and Performing Arts Cen- Devil and stood on top of him. She then 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. ter (NEMPAC) will present a play on Satur- turned to the boy’s mother and said, “Put Funeral mass will be on Friday, August 13, 2010 at day and Sunday afternoon based on the story your trust in Madonna del Soccorso for I am 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Loreto Church in Worcester, of one of the miracles of the Madonna del the protector of Sciacca.” Then releasing the Massachusetts. Soccorso (see below for the story). This and boy to his mother, She said, “Fear not my other accounts of the Madonna’s numerous children for I shall never abandon you.” Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 13, 2010 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD UNEMPLOYMENT STATISTICS KEEP INCREASING by Sal Giarratani 130,000 jobs lost! Worse lion lost in 2008-09 until can not be solved by higher than forecasts. Private pay- June 2017. taxes alone. The Fed met Looking at the Past, it Was What it Was rolls increased by 71,000 in AIG’s earnings rose 16% to this week to discuss these There’s a new expression is only $41,000 and only fits July for the 7th straight gain, $1.99/share, more than issues, although most don’t going around which simply five with a big hump in the but less than expected. The double forecasted, as its life expect any action by the Fed- says, “It is what it is.” Isn’t middle for the electric bat- rate held as expected @ 9.5% insurance quadrupled its eral Reserve. Of the 443 that exactly how most of us tery that can only get you so because 181,000, people profit. AIG has started talks companies that have re- feel today about our trillion far. Some critics have been gave up looking for work. with the government to ported this year 75% have dollar spending. Federal gov- calling it the Chevy Edsel. Over 1.1 million people have pay back its bailout of which better forecasts and 16 have ernment is trying to solve But don’t fret, our president left the labor pool in the last $100 billion is stilled owed. missed. The dollar kept fall- our economy problems by took it for a two second spin three months amid poor job Shares rose 3% on the news. ing to the euro and earned a heaping money at it and hop- and thinks it is a smooth prospects. The perception The government owns 80% 15 year low to the yen. ing some of it sticks? No one running machine. that there is job growth and of AIG. AIG had positive earn- The plug of cement in the is worried about our national Today, it is what it is and an economic recovery un- ings of $1.99 up from $1.71 well was holding so no oil is debt any longer because it is we are all stuck in neutral derway appears to be a myth last year. Despite claims leaking at the moment into so huge thinking about it as the economy is still quite according to Todd Schoen- related to the Gulf of Mexico the gulf. A relief tunnel un- gives you a headache. Eat sick. I read the other day berger, Director of Lane Colt oil rig explosion and the Ice- der the sea floor for a simi- drink, be merry and don’t another 1.4 million Ameri- Tracking Co. Unemployment, landic volcano eruption. lar bottom kill using mud and worry about the price. Our cans received their 99th including discouraged and Alan Greenspan has cement is on tract to reach children and grandchildren and final unemployment part-time workers who want changed his mind and is the well by mid August. BP’s will be left holding this check with no prospects for full-time jobs, stayed at now against tax relief for shares rose 2%. money bag. work. Meanwhile, it appears, 16.5%, far above normal. wealthy Americans. The bill Boston Scientific ad- There are times I think of two high ranking members The S&P 500 fell 1.7% on the was passed in 2001-02 to vanced 11 cents to $5.80/ re-locating or coming back of the Democratic caucus jobs report but closed @ .4%. take effect in 2010. The share. The stock has lost in my next life as a zedonk. in the U.S. House of Repre- The Dow and NASDAQ minimum amount to leave 75% of its value in recent For all you readers who don’t sentatives may be facing both fell .2%. The Fed will in an estate was being years because of a series of know what a zedonk is, it’s an open trial on Capitol Hill likely keep rates near zero changed from 45% to 0% missteps and setbacks in- a mix between a donkey and on ethics charges. Who for an extended period of effective in 2010 for up to $1 cluding its buy of Guidant, a zebra. It was all over the watches the news anymore? time. The government shed million! Then it was pared the Minnesota device maker, internet. Everyone wanted to The other day there was a 202,000 jobs in July includ- down so that no taxes would a producer of leading defibril- see that photo or the one of sinkhole on Route 93. Per- ing 143,000 census workers. be paid up to $1½ million lator brands which Boston the Nigerian couple with the haps, even the road couldn’t Cash strapped states and next year. He has made a Scientific bought for $28.4 white, blonde baby girl. take the road this country is local government’s displaced sweeping call for recinding billion in 2006. Most ana- Right now, it would appear bent on following anymore jobs. Excluding census work- the Bush tax cuts which has lysts say they overpaid for life seems easier by allow- either, huh? ers, the U.S. created 12,000 rankled former conservative the acquisition. That may go ing ourselves to get dis- Escapism is in. Reality is jobs, well below the 200,000- colleagues. His reputation down as one of the worst ac- tracted by the reality of our out, except for an occasional 300,000 that economists say has been tarnished due to quisitions in the history of country in this long eco- Jerry Springer show from is needed to reduce unem- the real estate bubble he the world. The company’s nomic mess. Everyone from time to time. I myself would ployment. “This is clearly helped to create. He still car- woes started when they our “Fearless Leader” on rather have a good sundae inadequate to sustain an ries considerable weight and hired Raymond Ellison as down says things are im- than read a newspaper. Sun- economic expansion said he was asked whether CEO last year. They paid proving and on the upswing daes never make me sick. Richard Delkasen, Chief higher taxes in 2011 could Ellison compensation of but foreclosures are still a You know what makes my Economist at Woodley Park choke off the recent recov- $33.5 million, one of the continuing crisis for many day! I found a gas station at Research Service. Compa- ery, Greenspan said, “It’s largest payouts in the na- home-owners. Our federal the Dedham-West Roxbury nies added 38,000 jobs in risky but the choice of not tion, and laid off 1,300 of its debt keeps rising and the line on Washington Street July, led by gains in educa- doing it is far riskier.” He 25,000 workers. All the mu- only thing it seems to be af- called King’s Petroleum that tion and health services, said, “He is in favor of tax tual funds such as T Rowe fecting is the growing debt. sells gas for $2.47 per gallon. leisure and hospitability. cuts but not with foreign Price and Greenlight Capi- Democrats love to throw That and two hours at the Manufacturers added 36,000. money.” The choices right tol unloaded millions of money at problems which Mirabella Pool in the North The work week edged up to now are not between good shares, while using a con- usually only creates bigger End just makes my day as 34.2 hours from 34.1 which and bad they are between troversial hedging method to problems. I really think this Clint Eastwood often said. is a good sign. bad and worse. We now face protect members from the political attitude is very I saw a bumper sticker The economy has created the most extraordinary fi- lower prices. much like throwing different the other day that reminded just 654,000 jobs so far this nancial crisis that I have It’s time to call your colors of paint on a wall and me of the mess we’re in. It year. At that rate the U.S. ever seen or read about.” He financial advisor or call me seeing which color sticks stated, “The Tooth Fairy ex- will not recoup the 8.4 mil- said the country’s problems at 617-261-7777. best. ists. Santa Clause is coming If we kept our eye on all and Obama will fix every- these problems, we could end thing.” Thanks to our “Fear- up a real mess ourselves. No less Leader” and those free- A Winthrop Ferry Named Desire wonder folks are buying spending congressmen, I am their tickets to the 900th epi- wishing for those days of by Sal Giarratani sode of RAW coming to the Jimmy Carter, who all of a Last week, first in a Bos- commuter told the Boston vice that Winthrop officials Garden later this month. sudden looks like Abraham ton Globe news story, then Globe reporter that she loved hope to begin permanently Over this current crisis that Lincoln compared to today’s followed up the next day with giving up the Blue Line for next spring. The ferry runs began while Bush was still White House occupant. an editorial in support of the the ferry saying, “I think through October 29, costing in office, things have not Remember when Carter said new ferry service by the it’s very relaxing. It’s not $6 for a one-way trip. The really gotten better and our the nation was suffering Town of Winthrop to and from stressful, it’s not crowded, Town of Winthrop is running national morale is weaken- from a malaise and everyone Rowes Wharf on Boston’s and it’s quick.” The ride this ferry system not the ing quickly. responded by spelling mal- Waterfront, it would appear is quick only taking 20 min- MBTA. According to the When push comes to aise C-A-R-T-E-R? that it is a great idea for the utes to cross Boston Harbor Boston Globe editorial, shove, we see how little our Remember though, it is town and for the town’s com- in either direction. “Winthrop officials hope to elected officials can lead and what it is and there’s noth- muters who work in Down- The Ferry service began a attract at least 110 round- how little they actually know. ing any of us can do about it town Boston. One Winthrop three-month trial of a ser- trip commuters daily during It is always easy to look good until at least January 20, the trial run between now when everything is rosy. 2013 when hopefully we will and October. If interest The other day, our “Fear- have a new president who The Agency for all your Insurance Coverages remains strong, the town less Leader” drove a brand actually knows what they’re intends to buy a boat and new electric car from doing about the economy, lease it to an operator for Chevolet about 10 feet and the war and anything else Richard Settipane year-round service.” said it looked like a good car. that comes to mind. More than 10 years ago, The battery needs to be re- Meanwhile, I will remem- Insurance Services there was a short-lived East charged about every 60 ber how it was when it was AUTO HOMEOWNERS TENANTS Boston ferry where most miles reportedly and then and hope that what it is will often the crew outnumbered you always have a gasoline get better real soon because COMMERCIAL the passengers aboard. backup that can get you I can’t take Jerry Springer Winthrop officials think about 340 miles. The price any longer! Experience makes the difference they can make a go at this SPECIALIST in RESTAURANT and BUSINESS POLICIES ferry service but time will tell if the ferry service can CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE attract the number of com- Small Ads 617-523-3456 - Fax 617-723-9212 muters needed to sustain this Winthrop to Boston com- Get Results 1 Longfellow - Place Suite 2322 - Boston, MA 02114 muter boat. BIG Conveniently located with Free Parking Good luck to the Town of For more information, call 617-227-8929. Winthrop! POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 13, 2010 Page 5 The 81st Annual St. Rocco’s Feast HELD IN MALDEN

Committee members of St. Rocco’s Feast Society. St. Rocco’s Feast was held August 6-8, 2010 in Malden, Mas- sachusetts. The feast is one of Malden’s largest community events which also attracted thou- sands from the surrounding ar- MARK YOUR CALENDAR eas. It was a jam packed week- end of great food, entertainment and community cheer. Donna Summer AUGUST 27th Bank of America Pavilion Fr. John Paris by Bob Morello

Statue of St. Rocco. L-R: Maria Ricci, Anna Canzurlo and Irma DiMaggio Memorial in honor of the from Medford wait for the pro- deceased of St. Peter’s cession of St. Rocco to pass by. church. Dorchester, Massachusetts native Donna Summer will grace the Bank of America Pavilion stage, Fri- day, August 27th. Fans can expect to hear lots of good music from Summer as she unloads her mega-hit discography of pop, disco and dance-pop music. Since exploding on the music scene during the seventies disco era, she has made the feet of millions move to the beat of hits as, “Love to Love You Baby,” “I Feel Love,” “Last Dance,” “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls.” Labeled “The Queen of Disco,” Summer followed the death of disco with hits in other genres, including “She Works Hard for the Money” and “This Time I Know It’s for Real.” At one point Donna was the first artist to have three consecutive double-albums hit #1 on Billboard’s chart, and first female to have four #1 singles in a L-R: Stephanie Schifone 13-month span. Catch Summer “live” and hear why and Marissa Vona volun- she has sold more than 130 million records through- teer at St. Rocco’s Feast out the world, and won five Grammy Awards. filling canolis. Italian American Band of Lawrence. NORTH END BOSTON CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL PRINTING RETURNS TO FRANKLIN PARK AUGUST 17th Children from all over the city are invited Nectars, Snapple, Uncle Sam Cereals, 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 to enjoy summer fun at the ParkARTS Friehofers, and the original Boston Frosty. Boston Children’s Festival at The Playstead ParkARTS is made possible through leader- Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette in Franklin Park on Tuesday, August 17, ship support from Bank of America. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As summer programs come to a close, the Returning for its fourth year, the event Boston Children’s Festival offers young Quality Printing offers city kids a full schedule of outdoor people another chance to meet new friends activities before they head back to school. and experience fun and exciting activities for all your Children ages 15 and under can enjoy mari- while enjoying one of Boston’s finest jewels, onette puppet performances by Rosalita’s Franklin Park. Commercial and Personal Needs Puppets and other activities including The festival location is on Pierpont Road storytelling from ReadBoston, arts and near the back entrance of Franklin Park Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers crafts, painting “Matisse Masterpieces” with Zoo. By MBTA, take the Orange Line to Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations Sidewalk Sam, face painting, a visit from Forest Hills and the #16 bus to the zoo. By Announcements • Business Forms and Documents the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, and car, the park can be reached from Blue Hill a chance to explore a fire truck! Children Ave., Seaver Street, or Circuit Drive. Ample — COMPETITIVE PRICES — can also enjoy free giveaways from media free parking. Fully handicapped accessible. partner WROR 105.7. For further information, join the Boston 617-227-8929 Snacks and cool refreshments will be pro- Parks and Recreation Department on 617-227-8929 vided by in-kind sponsors 3-A-Day of Dairy Facebook or call ParkARTS at (617) 635- partner HP Hood LLC, along with Nantucket 4505. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 13, 2010

• San Giusto (Continued from Page 1) ALL THAT ZAZZ by Mary N. DiZazzo

Ginseng — Use It and Keep Young! Ciao bella, ergy levels and can help I have been giving all lower blood sugar. my readers an insight to uti- You can find Ginseng ev- lize all of nature’s finest erywhere in the store, from “nectars of the Gods.” This the beauty aisle to the gro- one is no different. Ginseng cery bin. Look for it in facial is a perennial herb with a products, lotions and creams, fleshy root and is slow grow- and hair care products. The ing. Coming from Eastern extract of Ginseng can be Asia, primarily China and found in teas, energy supple- Korea, it is readily used. ment pills and herbal cap- Wild American Ginseng sules. Ginseng has also been has had a problem of over- known in some instances to harvesting, leading to crops stimulate hair growth. You that are not as valuable. can also make “tea” by boil- The active ingredient ing the peeled knotty root in which makes Ginseng so water and drinking it — great popular is in the root. The for digestion and balance! ginsensosides help to reacti- So keep these “nectars vate and revitalize epider- of the Gods” well within Representatives from the Order Sons of Italy in Massachusetts onboard the San Giusto mal cells. The saponins, reach to feel good and stay during a welcoming reception. Left to right: Al DeNapoli, Captain of the San Giusto mucin and vitamin B also beautiful. Edoardo Giacomini, Grand Lodge President James DiStefano and Antonio Sestito. come from the root. Buona giornata, and God Ginseng products help in bless the United States of lic on August 13, 2010 from smoothing wrinkles and America! 9:00AM-12:00PM and from aid in replenishing moisture — Mary N. 3:00PM-7:00PM at Black for dry skin. It is great for DiZazzo-Trumbull Falcon Cruise Terminal, renewing skin elasticity, Read prior weeks’ “All That Boston, MA. rejuvenating, oxygenating Zazz” columns at www.mary A special Mass will be held and stimulating skin. For 4nails.com. Mary is a third- with Cardinal Sean O’Malley centuries Ginseng has been generation cosmetologist and on Saturday, August 14, 2010 known as a cure-all for ill- a Massachusetts distributor of at 10AM onboard the ship. ness. It has been known to Kosmea brand rose hip oil The Mass will be in Italian balance and normalize body products. She may be con- and is open to the general functions. Try it to boost tacted at (978) 470-8183 or public. your immune system, en- [email protected] The San Giusto is the first combatant ship in the Navy to bear this name. It was Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery built in the Fincantieri Shipyards of Riva Trigoso, Traditional Burial Plot launched on December 2, 1993. The motto in Trieste (for 2) Starting at $1500 dialect “coragio no manca co’ semo nel giusto” underlines the link of the Ship with the COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS city of Trieste and its patron 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 Saint “San Giusto” and, at the Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina greets Captain same time wants to be a clear Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! Edoardo Giacomini onboard the San Giusto. moral exhortation to her crew, Marines of San Marco Regiment and Cadets of the Naval Academy, meaning that courage cannot and POST-GAZETTE must not lack when we work EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE for a good cause. The ship, under the com- mand of Captain Edoardo IS NOW OPEN Giacomini, will return to MARIE MATARESE Livorno on the 17th of Sep- tember after navigating for 35 Bennington Street, East Boston more than two months through the Atlantic Ocean 617.227.8929 and Mediterranean Sea. MON. and TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. SOUND ADVICE Beware of Jewelry House Parties and Benefi ts! Get an estimate at our jewelry ACCEPTING Advertisements Tony Nunziante, Deputy Director, Mayor’s Office of Arts, store with our certifi ed dealer. Tourism and Special Events; Liborio Stellino, Consul People are getting ripped off General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals General of Italy, Boston and Captain Edoardo Giacomini unknowingly. Memorials • Legals onboard the San Giusto. Jewelry Box ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE 345 Broadway, Revere 781-286-CASH Highest Price Paid Guaranteed WE PAY www.sellgoldmass.com ½ MORE

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Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much negotiating on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer readers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Take steps to keep your amount of time your pooch Refill them frequently and pooch cool in the summer. spends in direct sun. This is wash the bowl every day or It’s important to make sure especially important if your two to prevent algae growth that your dog remains cool dog is light-colored or has and insect breeding. and healthy. Dogs are sus- thin fur. You can use spray Take your pooch with you. Scups: Best Hole in the Wall Eatery in East Boston. Out ceptible to many summer on sunscreen to coat your Don’t leave your pooch un- of the way on Marginal Street inside the shipyard, it time ailments relating to dog’s fur if you are going to attended for long periods of manages to host large crowds everyday, morning, noon heat. When it comes to the park or beach, or any- time in the summer. They and night. Try anything because everything is fresh and keeping cool in the sum- where where they will be in could run out of water or homemade and priced right. mer, don’t forget about your the sun a lot. worse. Bring your pooch with best friend (forget about the Exercise in the morning you but never, ever leave beer and worry about your and evening. If you normally them in the car, not even for pooch). It’s possible to keep play with your pooch in the a minute during sunny days, Planning for 2010 East Boston your beloved dog cool even daylight hours, switch it to winter or summer. Leave in the summer. Create ex- early morning or evening the fur alone. Dog fur acts as Columbus Day Parade Underway — tra shade. My pooch friends when temperatures are an insulator, keeping cooler Takes a Comedic Turn should have at least one cooler. Dogs can overheat air by the skin. Don’t shave Community organizers in about the parade is one of large shady spot to spend easily, so take shorter walks your dog in the summer as East Boston are injecting a the associated events, such time in if they spend time than normal or reduce you are ridding them of a bit of humor into the plan- as the Miss and Mr. Colum- outside. Create additional playtime to prevent over- valuable way to keep cooler. ning of this year’s Columbus bus Day pageant, jail day or shady spots by using umbrel- heating. Place additional Also fur acts as a natural Day Parade. As they prepare the formal Grand Marshall las, canopies or tarps so that water bowls. Double the nor- sunscreen. That’s all for now! for the 64th annual Colum- dinner. The Columbus Day your pooch has some space mal amount of water that is bus Day Parade — set for Parade also seems to have a to move around. Dogs can available to your pooch. Keep your pooch safe, com- October 10, 2010 — the com- reach far beyond East Bos- get sunburn and skin can- Place large bowls of clean, fortable and cool. PLEASE mittee is putting together ton, beckoning folks who cer just like everyone else, fresh water in shady spots REMEMBER TO PICK UP some new and exciting have long since moved away so it’s important to limit the outside and inside as well. AFTER YOUR POOCH! events to raise funds and get back to Eastie for the bian- the celebration underway a nual tradition. bit earlier than usual. Producing an event of this ZUMIX & Massport Present: A decade’s long biennial nature and size — with the event, the Columbus Day level of importance to the Parade, is a centerpiece lives of so many thousands RUN TO THE BEAT event that accomplishes of people — is no small task. On September 11, 2010, sors include: Puma, Piers more information on how to much more than a single There are numerous critical ZUMIX and Massport will Park Sailing Center, City get involved, please visit afternoon’s entertainment components to the planning host the 1st annual Run to Water Taxi nd Yelp!. For www.zumix.org! for the folks of East Boston of the parade, not the least the Beat 5K Road Race. The and surrounding towns. It of which are fundraising and race will start and finish in celebrates tradition and his- promotion. With projected East Boston’s magnificent tory, while showcasing the production costs coming in Piers Park, with expansive newer face of East Boston. It at $80,000 for this year’s views of Boston’s historic Wedding Gowns pays tribute to the members parade, it is important to skyline and harbor. Enjoy Cleaned & of our military — honoring be innovative about fund- 3.1 miles of trails through Preserved our veterans and those cur- raising efforts. In addition to Eastie’s wooded Greenway SpotlessSpotless rently serving — while re- existing tried and true meth- and sparkling new parks. membering those that never ods including raffles and jail There are prizes for the fast- COMMITTED TO QUALITY made it home. The parade day — and relying on the est runners, live music, free CleanersCleanersDRY CLEANING SERVICE WITHIN also provides our local civic, generosity of many, many food, and plenty of goodies YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD social, ethnic, cultural and businesses and private do- and giveaways. 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Marshall John Cotter, long- parade fundraiser is “An Lace up your sneakers — standing General Chair- Evening of Music and let’s run! man Buddy Mangini, Civic Comedy” set for Saturday, ZUMIX was founded in Chairman Joseph Ruggiero, August 28th at 6:30 PM at 1991 in response to the Jr., and perennial parade the Madonna Queen Shrine worst year of violence in Newly producers. Bill Chisholm and Hall, 147 Gladstone Street in Boston’s history. For over 19 Specializing in the art of celebration Joe Keohane, are already at East Boston. This unforget- years ZUMIX has inspired Wedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, work planning and raising table evening of entertain- Boston youth through Renovated Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. funds for this year’s parade ment is being hosted by songwriting and perfor- and associated events. 96.9 FM’s Hank Morse and mance, music technology, Convenient location and valet parking makes One of the things that sets stars Boston’s own “King of instrumental music, com- Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. the Columbus Day Parade Comedy” Steve Sweeney ac- munity radio, and other arts We are dedicated to the highest level of service and apart from any other event companied by local funny programs. ZUMIX recently professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. in East Boston is the amaz- guy Johnny Pizzi, comedi- renovated and moved into ing way that it touches vir- enne, film and TV actress the beautiful Engine Com- tually every single indi- Patty Ross and features the pany 40 Firehouse featuring vidual in East Boston and music of world-renowned a state-of-the-art perfor- binds them together for at North Shore Acapella and mance space, radio station, least one afternoon every the vocal impressionist recording studio, and music two years. Everyone seems DJ Barry Mooney. Tickets production lab. This new to have a Columbus Day include a dinner buffet. To space will allow ZUMIX to Parade memory or connec- purchase tickets, or to get positively impact the lives of tion. Chances are, if you’ve involved in the parade or as- Boston teens as they con- grown up or lived in East sociated events you can con- tinue to grow. Boston for any length of tact Joe Ruggiero @ 617-590- Run to the Beat proceeds time, you have marched in 3035, send an e-mail to will benefit ZUMIX. Much the parade or know someone EBColumbusCommittee@ gratitude to R2B Presenting who has. Perhaps you have gmail.com, or connect with Sponsor Massport, along a long standing tradition of the parade committee with Platinum Sponsor The 280 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA hosting a viewing party. on FaceBook under E.B. East Boston Neighborhood Maybe your favorite thing Columbus Parade. Health Center. Other Spon- Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 13, 2010

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UNICEF’s Caryl Stern, center, with co-chairs Left to right: Nancy and Dick Friedman, with Jennifer Miller and her husband comedian Brandi Garnett, left, and Tiffany Ortiz at Kristina Lyons at The House of Blues. Lenny Clark smile for the camera at “The “The Children’s Champion Award” celebration. (Photo by Roger Farrington) Children’s Champion Award” celebration. (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington) The U.S. Fund for UNICEF Rivers encouraging people to For information about up- No speakers, just an oppor- Olio, The Market, Martha has honored the Boston donate to the earthquake coming U.S. Fund for UNICEF tunity to catch up with Stone Soup at the Tavern Celtics with its Children’s relief efforts in Haiti. events, call 617-266-7534 or friends, colleagues, new and and East Bay Grille before or Champion Award at “A Night The Children’s Champion visit www.unicefusa.org for old faces, etc. in a great out- after the show. Parking is for Haiti” at the House of Award is presented by the updates. door setting in Downtown free and public rest rooms Blues. U.S. Fund for UNICEF to pub- ……. This Saturday August Boston.” are available. The event, co-chaired by lic figures who strive to 14, Herb Chambers will host There will be a cash bar, Pinehills Village On The Tiffany Ortiz and Brandi make a difference for chil- the fourth in a series of appetizers, and entertain- Green is located at 33 Sum- Garnett, featured a recep- dren throughout the world. “Cars and Coffee” events, an ment made possible by the merhouse Drive in Ply- tion, a performance by Boyz Past honorees include the informal and popular event following sponsors: mouth. For information visit II Men, a live auction with late Audrey Hepburn for her held regularly on the West Budweiser, The Phoenix www.pinehills.com. special guest auctioneer advocacy and achievements Coast that Chambers Media Group, City of Boston, ……. Looking ahead: The Boston Celtics forward Glen for children in the develop- brought to New England last Boston Redevelopment Au- Boston Symphony Orches- “Big Baby” Davis, and the ing world; Nelson Mandela year. thority, Downtown Crossing tra’s 2010–11 season has award presentation to the for his commitment to mak- This year, Chambers is Bid Campaign and Banfi been announced and will Boston Celtics. More than ing the world a safe and hosting “Cars and Coffee” Wines. run from October 2, 2010 - $740,000 was raised for peaceful place for children in events at select locations on To register or for more in- May 7, 2011. UNICEF’s work in Haiti. South Africa and globally; the second Saturday of each formation, visit the events The BSO continues to The Boston Celtics organi- H.M. Queen Noor of Jordan month through October page at www.bibaboston.com. demonstrate an ongoing zation and its fans raised for her efforts to eliminate 2010. Chambers will host ……. Also scheduled for commitment to program- $100,000 through in-game landmines worldwide; Prin- the early morning meet up Thursday, August 19, The ming timeless masterpieces donations from fans to help cess Caroline of Hanover for of classic, vintage and Pinehills will host a concert, alongside compelling new aid the on-going relief efforts her work promoting and pro- specialty cars from all over part of its “Concerts on the works from notable living from the devastating earth- tecting children’s rights New England at his Lynnfield Green” summer music se- composers, while introduc- quake in Haiti. Boston worldwide; and Red Sox star dealership located at ries featuring live perfor- ing new guest artists and Celtics players, coaches, David Ortiz for his efforts to 385 Broadway, from 7 a.m. to mances by some of the welcoming the return of staff and fans contributed establish a pediatric cardiac 10 a.m. region’s popular performers. instrumentalists, vocalists, $50,000 to that amount, care unit in the Dominican Car enthusiasts are in- The whole family is invited and conductors who have which was then matched by Republic. vited to gather and showcase to bring a blanket or chairs become BSO audience the team’s Shamrock Foun- Most recently, President their pride and joys while and enjoy the free concerts, favorites. dation. Paul Kagame and First Lady admiring the prized hard- which begin at 6 p.m. The season opens on Sat- Additionally, the Celtics Madame Jeannette Kagame ware of other automotive fa- The opening act will fea- urday, October 2, with Bryn Women’s Group created a of Rwanda were honored for natics. We are told that ture “The FlipSide” perform- Terfel joining Music Direc- public service announce- their achievements in edu- Chambers has always ing a unique mix of jazzy tor James Levine and the ment featuring all Celtics cation and gender parity for looked to gather people who blues, pop, and rock. “The orchestra in an all-Wagner players and Head Coach Doc children of their country. are passionate about cars in Love Dogs” band follows the program, including vocal ex- one location, enjoy a cup of fun with their combination cerpts from The Flying Dutch- coffee, and exchange stories of jump blues, New Orleans man, Die Walküre, and Die of what makes their unique R&B and early rock ‘n roll. Meistersinger von Nürnburg on car so special to them. MAGIC 106.7 will be on site a program with favorite or- ……. The Boston Irish with giveaways and activi- chestral works including the Business Association in as- ties for guests. Siegfried Idyll. sociation with Downtown Food and beverages will be Crossing presents “The available for sale at Café (Continued on Page 13) BIBA Summer Block Party” starting at 5 p.m. on Thurs- day August 19 on the pedes- trian section of Summer Mattéo Gallo Street beside Macy’s in Boston. We are told that it will be o Appraisals “an evening of open net- working and summer fun: Sales & Rentals DIAMONDS • ROLEX Real Estate ESTATE JEWELRY Enjoying “The Children’s Champion Award” celebration Bought & Sold at The House of Blues are, left to right: Rachel Mellot, 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Michael Condelli, Jill and Brian Robertson. (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 (Photo by Roger Farrington) Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 13, 2010 Bay State Chapter of Freedoms Foundation to Honor Benefactors with Appreciation Dinner on September 10

UNCLE KRACKER — 13 great reasons to discover HAPPY HOUR Amina Figarova! Atlantic Uncle Kracker’s new re- DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS: lease, “Happy Hour: The MUSIC FROM THE South River Road Session” MOTION PICTURE in a six-song EP, containing Lakeshore the platinum certified hit Composer Theodore Sha- single “Smile.” Featuring re- piro is responsible for the interpretations of tracks production and creation of that ori-ginally appeared on the potpourri of music Kracker’s 2009 “Happy Hour” sound-track from the re- CD. The success of “Smile” make of the French comedy was strong enough to hit the film “The Dinner Game.” #2 spot at Hot AC radio. Starring Steve Carell and Kracker’s come a long Paul Rudd, their third film Standing, left to right: Judge Joseph V. Ferrino, Ret., Founder/Executive Director, Buddy Mangini, Florence Ferullo-Kane, Brenda White, Dorothy Maio, Dr. Stephen Maio, way since his role as DJ in together, the hysterics and Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown laughter is enhanced by Mary Salois, Ellie Hargreaves, Mary Ann Cerundulo, Francine D’Andrea and Jeannette Trucker band, having Shapiro’s music that seems Ferrino. Seated, left to right: Marisa DiPietro, Francine D’Andrea, President Ed Coletta, Co-Chair Barbara Surveilas, Co-Chair Phil Solais and John Gillis. notched ‘winners’ with to touch on a multitude of 2001’s “Follow Me,” 2002’s genres and ethnicity. Bits of The Bay State Chapter of Executive Director, Judge Presented more than 200 “In a Little While,” his German oompapah sounds Freedoms Foundation at Val- Joseph V. Ferrino (retired) at prestigious “George Wash- cover of Dobie Gray’s “Drift abound on “The Collector’s ley Forge, PA will mark the 617-569-2110. ington Freedom Medals” to Away,” and his 2004 smash Club,” along with wavy 30th Anniversary of the The Bay State Chapter of citizens across the Com- duet with Kenny Chesney, waltzes, the humor of Sondre founding of the Massachu- Freedoms Foundation is an monwealth to honor them for “When The Sun Goes Down.” Lerche is spread across setts cChapter with an Ap- organization dedicated to the their civic good works and Uncle Kracker’s friend/ “Dear Laughing Doubters” preciation Dinner to honor patriotic ideals contained in citizenship. song-writing partner Kid bringing back memories its long-time supporters and the United States Constitu- Sponsored “Family Heri- Rock produced and performs of The Beatles, plus the benefactors. The Apprecia- tion and the Bill of Rights. tage Days” at historic sites on the track “Good To Be Hitchcock-esque “Penguin tion Dinner will be held on Each year the chapter cel- such as Faneuil Hall and the Me,” followed by an awesome and Possum,” the mysteri- Friday, September 10, 2010, ebrates American Heritage, Old State House. duet with up-and-coming ous digit that picks up a fast at 6:30 pm with a reception, honors veterans for their Sponsored a “Roots” trip to country singer Jesse Lee pace via “Mein Finger!” and followed at 7:30 pm with din- dedication and sacrifice and Ellis Island and the Statue of on “Me Again” also produced reaches new heights with ner (Tables of eight or ten teaches young people and all Liberty for chapter members by Kid Rock. The strains of “Tower of Dreamers.” A tasty seats are available) at citizens the importance of and interested citizens. “I’m Not Leaving” maintains musical soup that contains Spinelli’s Function Hall in participatory Democracy. Dedicated a memorial the roller-coaster of emo- the ingredients that make East Boston. Over the past 30 years, the monument on the Massa- tions, along with a third Shapiro’s score, a menu The public is invited to at- Bay State Chapter has: chusetts site at the Free- Kid Rock production on that features comedy, and tend the dinner to help the Sponsored for attendance doms Foundation “Medal of “Livin’ The Dream,” and music! Bay State Chapter honor its approximately 275 area high Honor Grove” at Valley Forge, ends with a classic cut from supporters and to learn more school students at national PA, to remember all Bay Kracker’s catalog, “Letter CHIE IMAIZUMI — about the public service per- Youth Leadership and Edu- State residents in the mili- To My Daughters.” Excellent A TIME OF NEW formed by the chapter and its cational Conferences at the tary who have been awarded collection! BEGINNINGS membership. Tickets can be Freedoms Foundation cam- the prestigious Medal of Capri obtained by calling chapter pus in Valley Forge, PA. Honor. AMINA FIGAROVA — Composer/arranger Chie SKETCHES Imaizumi made her mark Munich on the music scene in 2007, The East Boston Columbus Day Parade Committee Boston’s Berklee College with her much acclaimed Presents of Music graduate Amina debut album “Unfailing Figarova is a native of Kindness.” That marked the Azerbijan, and a pianist beginning of Imaizumi writ- An Evening of Music and Comedy extraordinaire. Her jazz com- ing, arranging and perform- positions result in a “baker’s ing the music for this Saturday - August 28th dozen” of songs under the album. Surrounded by an cover of “Sketches.” Coming A-List of musicians, Chie Doors open at 6:30 ʹ Light Buffet at 7:30 hot on the trail of her recent was inspired by the feelings Featuring ʹ appearances at The Marble- and emotions she experi- head Summer Jazz Series, enced from people, events ͞ŽƐƚŽŶ͛Ɛ<ŝŶŐŽĨŽŵĞĚLJ͟ and the prestigious Newport and places, something she Jazz Festival (August 7/8). hopes listeners will feel. Be- Steve Sweeney Figarova’s international sex- ginning with “My Heartfelt tet supports her in a grand Gratitude,” Imaizumi holds fashion, opening with the nothing back, delivering ,ŽƐƚĞĚďLJϵϲ͘ϵ&D͛Ɛ tender “Four Steps To …,” fol- “Information Overload,” the Hank Morse lowed by the raucous “Unac- haunting “Fear of the Un- ceptable,” the title track known,” the encouraging “Sketches” ‘draws’ the lis- title cut “A Time of New tener in nicely, then lowers Beginnings” and keeps mov- The Madonna Queen the decibels for “Caribou ing forward, with the infec- Accompanied Shrine Hall Crossing,” and the lengthy tious “Run For Your Life.” by “Breakfast for the Elephant.” Imaizumi blends her native 147 Gladstone St. Outstanding solos dot the Japanese with the American Local Guy and album, as “Whotsot” rever- culture, highlighted by the East Boston, MA berates, plus the bluesy thought of a new day, “To- Vegas Favorite ʹ “Back in New Orleans,” the day,” plus the touching Tickets Johnny Pizzi horn-laden “On the Road,” “Sharing the Freedom” — a taking off with “Flight N.” tune regarding the improved $45.00 The spirited “Look At That” relations between Japan/ continues to showcase United States since the end Contact: Figarova’s expertise, then of World War II.” The uplift- Boston Gal, right on schedule “Train to ing “Many Happy Days Joe Ruggiero: 617-590-3035 Comedienne and Rotterdam,” the celebratory Ahead” and the humor of Actress “Happy Hour,” and ends with “Fun & Stupid Song” signal e-mail: ʹ Patty Ross the intimacy of “Your Room.” the end of this excellent CD! [email protected] What Happens When You World Renowned Vocalists And Don’t Advertise? Musical Nothing! Impressionist ʹ For information on advertising in the DJ Barry Mooney North Shore Acapella Post-Gazette, call 617-227-8929. POST-GAZETTE, August 13, 2010 Page 11

and a Record Inductee (for 1977’s in his stand-up routine and, after hind the Boston Harbor Hotel provides “I Feel Love”) into the Dance Music being diagnosed with testicular can- the setting for some of the hottest Hall of Fame in New York City. It is cer in 2000, Bishop turned his expe- local and national blues artists. estimated that Summer has sold more riences into part of his material. He Blues Barge features performances NOW than 130 million records. For tickets made his first television appearance every Thursday evening from 6:00 to visit www.ticketmaster.com. in 2000 on the news-based topical 10:00 p.m. August 12, Bruce Marshall PLAYING show, Don’t Feed the Gondolas. In 2008, Group, August 19, James Montgom- STONEHAM THEATRE Bishop starred in a television show, ery Band, August 26, Toni Lynn Wash- 395 Main Street, Stoneham called In the Name of the Fada, which ington, September 2, Jeff Pitchell. SINATRA AND FRIENDS - Satur- captures him trying to learn Irish to a Movies by Moonlight offers UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN day, August 21, 4:00 p.m. and standard sufficient to perform a guests a chance to revisit Hollywood’s 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 22, at standup act in the language. His live silver screen and modern classics. 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. These are the DVD, Tongues, was also released in The 2010 series continues every best live performances you will see. 2008. Friday evening through September 3. Richard DeLuca of Stoneham portrays TOM GREEN - Friday September Movies begin at dusk. August 13, Frank as one of the best Sinatra 10, 2010 at 7:30PM. Tom Green is a Tootsie (1982), August 20, All the tribute performers in the business Canadian comedian, actor and writer, President’s Men (1976), August 27, The singing many of the Sinatra standard who is best known for the wild antics Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), Sep- classics such as “Under My Skin,” on his 1999 variety television show, tember 3, Raiders of the Lost Ark “Come Fly With Me,” “Summer Wind,” The Tom Green Show. In 2004, he re- (1981). Movies and performances are “New York,” “My Way” and many more. leased his autobiography, Hollywood subject to change, weather permit- Don’t miss this entertaining show. For Causes Cancer. Green’s movie appear- ting. For more info visit www.bhh.com. tickets call the Stoneham Theatre ances include Road Trip, Charlie’s Box Office at 781-279-2200, or visit Angels, Freddy Got Fingered and Steal- MUSEUM OF SCIENCE stonehamtheatre.org ing Harvard. He was a celebrity con- 1 Science Park, Boston, MA testant on The Apprentice in 2009. WHALES TOHORA - Presented at DICK’S LAST RESORT After, he put together his first ever the Museum of Science from June 20 Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall world stand-up comedy tour. through September 14, 2010. Whales Boston, MA MITCH FATEL - Saturday Septem- Tohora was developed and presented ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP - Fri- ber 11, 2010 at 7:00PM. Mitch Fatel is by the Museum of New Zealand Te day, August 13, T B A, Saturday, Au- a comedian from New York who be- Papa Tongarewa. For more informa- gust 14, Grab Brothers, 9:00 PM – gan doing stand-up at the age of 15. tion call 617-723-2500, (TTY) 617/ 12:00 AM, Sunday, August 15, John He performs regularly at the famed 589-0417, or visit mos.org. Polino, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday, Comedy Cellar and has performed on WHALES – IMAX® FORMAT FILM August 16, Paul Fudin, 7:00 PM – 10:00 the Late Show with David Letterman, To complement Whales Tohora, the PM, Tuesday, August 17, Ryan Late Night with Conan O’Brien and has Museum will present whales-related Fitzsimmons, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, worked as a correspondent on the programming during the exhibit run, Wednesday, August 18, Paul Fudin, Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In 2006 including Whales, an IMAX® format 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Thursday, Au- Mitch took home honors as the “Best film in the Mugar Omni Theater. gust 19, Brian Locher, 7:00 PM – 10:00 Stand-Up Comedian” at the Aspen Audiences will meet blue, orca, and PM, Friday, August 20, Loco Locals, Comedy Festival. In 2004, he released sperm whales and follow humpbacks 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday, Au- his first comedy CD, Miniskirts and as they travel thousands of miles from gust 21, T B A , Sunday, August 22, Muffins. His half-hour Comedy Cen- the krill blooms off the frigid coast of Tim Nickerson, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, tral Presents special was released in Alaska to give birth in the warm wa- Monday, August 23, Paul Fudin, 7:00 2007. He recently released his new- ters of Hawaii. Featuring spectacular PM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday, August 24, est special, Mitch Fatel is Magical, on underwater footage of mothers, calves, Ryan Fitzsimmons, 7:00 PM – 10:00 DVD. For tickets log onto and escorts, Whales reveals many PM, Wednesday, August 25, Nate www.ticketmaster.com or call 617- little-known aspects of these elusive Watkins, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Thurs- 931-2000. creatures and celebrates the music, day, August 26, Brian Locher, 7:00 PM play and incredible strength of Earth’s – 10:00 PM, Friday, August 27, Big Time, BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY largest inhabitants. For more infor- 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday, Au- 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA mation, visit mos.org. gust 28, Fire Hazard, 9:00 PM – 12:00 Free lunchtime concerts each Fri- Former truck driver and American Idol Season Eight AM, Sunday, August 29, Ryan Fardy, day this summer in Copley Square at BOSTON CITY HALL PLAZA third place finisher Danny Gokey will perform at Mayor 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday, August 12:30 PM. August 13 - Mass Boston, MA Menino’s Wednesday Night Concert with Country 102.5 30, Brian Locher, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Theatrica is an innovative and multi- COUNTRY NIGHT - Wednesday, WKLB’s Country Night. During his tenure on American Tuesday, August 31, Ryan genre performing arts company dedi- August 25, 2010 at 7PM. American Idol cated to bringing a variety of theatre Idol, Gokey impressed the judges with his versatility as Fitzsimmons, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Season Eight finalist Danny Gokey arts genres to the public, including headlines Country 102.5 WKLB’s he performed hits by The Temptations, Carrie BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER plays, musical theatre, operetta and Country Night at City Hall Plaza for Underwood, Michael Jackson and Rascal Flatts, among 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston,MA opera. Angeliki Theoharis and the grand fnale of this summer’s others. As he continued to rise through the ranks of Idol PATRIZIO BUANNE - Saturday Meredith Lavine founded the com- Mayor Menino’s Wednesday Night hopefuls, it became increasingly clear that Gokey was October 2, 2010 at 8:00 PM. His debut pany in 2005. August 20 - American Concerts. Opening the show, pre- album “The Italian” and “Forever Be- Century Music features early string blessed with a voice that could sing any style of music. sented by the Boston Parks and Rec- gins Tonight” had captured the hearts quartets by Samuel Barber and reation Department in partnership Asked about his move into country after showing his tal- of fans of timeless Italian songs world- Charles Ives, and the charming Noc- with series sponsors WCVB-TV Chan- ent in so many genres, Gokey admits he got some solid wide to the extent that over a million turne and Scherzo for flute and string nel 5 and the Boston Herald with sup- career advice from someone he respected. albums were sold, and all this with- quartet by Bostonian Arthur Foote. port from the Boston Police Athletics August 27 - Robert Pinsky, Rakalam “Randy Travis was a mentor for American Idol, and he out Patrizio having an international League, is New Hampshire native radio hit or professional music man- Bob Moses, and Stan Strickland. Jandee Lee Porter. For more asked me, ‘Have you thought about country?’” Gokey agement. With this significant success In this spell-binding collaboration of information call 617-635-4505. recalls, adding “I felt like I could be myself.” under his belt and huge demand in masters, the former U.S. Poet Laure- Gokey’s life before American Idol embodies the themes the US, Patrizio decided that in order ate performs his poetry accompanied BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY that populate country music, from his humble roots in a to take his career to the next level, by two outstanding jazz improvisers Central Library Copley Square, he would need to spend time in the on drums and saxophone. Boston, MA poor but loving family to his hard-working days as a truck US. This next phase included secur- AWAY WE GO! VINTAGE TRAVEL driver to the loss of the person most dear to him: his ing a new global recording contract THE BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL POSTERS - Now through October 17, wife, Sophia. Born the fifth of six children, Danny grew with Warner Music and the recording Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 2010. The golden age of travel is up in a family that was often short on cash, but long on of Patrizio’s third album, under the SUMMER IN THE CITY ENTER- brought to colorful life in a new exhi- TAINMENT SERIES - Enjoy the fabu- love and encouragement. His wife encouraged Danny to helm of veteran music producers such bition of vintage travel posters at the as, Humberto Gatica, a man who fell lous harbor views while enjoying free Boston Public Library. Away We Go! give American Idol a shot, but just a month before the in love with Patrizio’s voice and un- live musical entertainment every invites visitors to journey back to the audition, Sophia died unexpectedly after what should derstood his vision from the very first Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday early twentieth century via some of have been a routine heart surgery. He created Sophia’s day, and Brian Rawlings who is re- evening throughout the summer. On the most beautiful and important vin- Heart, in his wife’s memory. “Sophia’s Heart got started sponsible for countless hits in the last Fridays, guests are invited to enjoy a tage travel posters from the BPL’s col- 20 years, recognized Patrizio’s poten- classic movie projected on a large lection. because I wanted to keep her legacy alive.” Check out tials and was enthusiastic to write for movie screen over the harbor. The MARGARET FULLER: IN HER Special Events section for more details. Patrizio’s new release. This new fresh hotel is pleased to offer these OWN WORDS - Now through Tues- and information call 978-232-7200, team has ever since collaborated on evenings free of charge to the general day, August 31, 2010. Margaret Fuller: visit www.nsmt.org or in person at 62 researching more tunes of the Italian public. In Her Own Words, an exhibition cel- THEATER Dunham Rd. Beverly. songbook, that have become Patrizio’s Summer Soul takes place every ebrating Fuller’s extraordinary life, trade mark, but that also feature this Tuesday evenings through August 31, work, and legacy on the bicentennial NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY time Patrizio´s own contemporary and 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Guests can sway of her birth. Margaret Fuller (1810- 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA OF BOSTON timeless interpretation of interna- to soulful sounds as the hotel 1850) was a woman of many “firsts”: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA tional and American standards, along- hosts various R&B and soul bands. she was a groundbreak-ing educator, TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM side some stunning new compositions August 10, World Premier Band, author, journalist, social reformer, Now through August 22, 2010 - Bill COUNTY SPELLING BEE – Septem- for an eponymous titled CD. Simply August 17, Ray Greene & the and champion of women’s rights. For Hanney’s all new North Shore Music ber 3 – October 2, 2010. Can you spell named “PATRIZIO.” But what quality Innvervisions, August 24, Soul Sound more info 617-536-5400 or Theatre (NSMT) continues its 2010 “centavo?” A quirky cast of characters separates Patrizio from other great Revue, August 31, World Premier [email protected]. season of musicals with the dazzling, hope to win the 25th Annual Spelling artists? Is it the natural grace of his Band. family favorite JOSEPH AND Bee in his “effortlessly endearing voice, the “rugged” good looks, or the From 6:00 to 10:00 each Wednes- WEST END COMMUNITY CTR. THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR new musical.” (The New York Times) confident, casual, respectful attention day evening, Timeless Tunes fea- 150 Staniford St., Boston, MA DREAMCOAT starring American Idol School-age angst combines with that he gives to his audience? Or is it tures classic musical entertainment WEST END POETRY CLUB - Open finalist Anthony Fedorov and featur- current event improvisation as volun- just the basic trust he evokes in of various decades – ranging from the readings on the second and fourth ing a chorus of 20 children from the teer audience members join in for some people? Italy has provided a simple 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. August 18, Rare Tuesday of every month starting at North Shore. Filled with youthful en- fun competition. “From beginning to word to describe all of the above Form, August 25, Decades by Dezyne, 7:00 PM in the Center by area poets. ergy, JOSEPH combines a wide vari- end it’s a delight. D-E-L-I-G-H-T. “Simpatico.” In October 2006 Patrizio September 1, Joey Scott & the Con- For more information call Duane at: ety of musical styles – everything from Delight.” For information log onto was invited by the National Italian nection. A floating stage anchored be- 617-416-0718. country to calypso to rock ’n’ roll – in www.lyricstage.com or call 617-585-5678. American Foundation to perform at a series of memorable musical num- the prestigious gala in Washington, bers. Described as a high-voltage ex- D.C., for President George W. Bush. travaganza, JOSEPH includes such For tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS classic songs as the contemplative MUSIC or call 617-931-2000. “Any Dream Will Do,” the Caribbean ITALIAN RADIO infused “Benjamin Calypso,” the daz- BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every zling “Jacob and Sons/Joseph’s 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA Special Events 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio Coat,” the rockabilly sensation “Song DONNA SUMMER - August 27, Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN of the King (Seven Fat Cows)” and 2010 at 7:30PM. A five-time Grammy THE WILBUR Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca 1470 AM. the unforgettable “Go, Go, Go Jo- winner, Donna Summer was the first 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” seph.” American Idol finalist Anthony artist to win the Grammy for Best DES BISHOP - Saturday Septem- www.1110wccmam.com 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on Fedorov, who also appeared Off- Rock Vocal Performance, Female ber 4, 2010 at 7:00PM. Des Bishop is a “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM WSRO 650 AM in Framingham Broadway in The Fantasticks and in (1979, “Hot Stuff”) as well as the first- London-born Irish comedian who was with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM and online at www.wsro.com. tours of Simply Ballroom and Ballroom ever recipient of the Grammy for Best raised in New York. Originally, his www.1460WXBR.com “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday with a Twist, stars in the title role Dance Recording (1997, “Carry On”). comedy was observational, with most “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday with Jennifer Paz as the Narrator and In 2004, she became one of the first of his jokes based on Irish society. He Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. Gary Lynch as Pharaoh. For tickets inductees, as both an Artist Inductee later began touching on social issues or online www.djrocco.com www.dongiovannishow.com. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 13, 2010

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Hillary and Bill Clinton are said to have Fifty-seven COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED spent up to $5 million on the wedding of their percent of SAUSAGES, PEPPERS AND ONIONS daughter, Chelsea, to former Goldman Sachs hiring man- investment banker Marc Mezvinsky. The agers said 10 Italian sweet pork sausages nuptials took place July 31. On the 50-acre that quali- 2 medium onions grounds of a private estate in Rhineback, fied but unat- 1 large garlic clove (chopped) N.Y., overlooking the Hudson River, with tractive candidates are likely to have a harder 2 green peppers about 500 of the former First Family’s rela- time landing a job, while more than half ad- 3 tablespoons olive, canola, or vegetable oil tives and friends. The huge price tag is the vised spending as much time and money on 2 tablespoons oregano (optional) result of providing massive, air-conditioned “making sure they look attractive” as on per- 2 potatoes (optional) tents for the wedding party and guests; top- fecting a resume. The quest for beauty may Mushrooms (optional) quality food and wine; flowers and place set- be a centuries-old obsession, but in the Salt tings; and intense security, including shut- present day the reality is ugly. Beauty has Place sausages in an 8" x 10" baking pan. If desired, ting down airspace, to keep away paparazzi more influence than ever-not just over who sausages can be cut in half for baking. in helicopters. The Clintons can afford it: we work with, but whether we work at all.” Remove outer skins from onions. Cut each onion in half, They earned more than $100 million in re- So says Jessica Bennett in Newsweek. lengthwise, and slice into ½ portions. Add to sausages in cent years on books and speeches. The observant Tom Analetto of Medford, baking pan. Carlo Scostumato claims some of the food reminds us, when a man stops looking at a Remove stems and seeds from peppers. Wash thoroughly. served at the lavish wedding was baccala and pretty girl, it’s either because his wife has Cut peppers lengthwise into one-inch portions. Add to pasta fagioli. appeared, or the girl has disappeared. baking pan. Sprinkle oregano (optional) and oil over ingre- Be aware, the almond is making its way The brainy and attractive Rosalie Cunio of dients in baking pan. Stir and salt to taste. to “the top of power-food lists,” the magazine Waltham, thinks when a woman most looks Other Options: Peel skins from potatoes and wash WebMD reports. Almonds have numerous as if she didn’t know you were looking, she health benefits. They are high in vitamin E most certainly does. thoroughly. Cut up into two-inch portions and add to bak- ing pan. Mushrooms can also be added. Cover and bake in and protein, and they may actually lower LDL The astute and alluring Mona-Lisa preheated 350°F oven for thirty minutes. Check and stir (the bad cholesterol) and reduce the risk of Cappuccio of East Boston, says, “The better a heart disease and diabetes. Plus, they are woman looks, the longer a man does.” ingredients. Cover and bake an additional fifteen minutes. Check, stir and return to oven. Removing cover for about tasty and low in calories. Time for some interesting useless infor- ten minutes will help sausages and potatoe portions to Wow! Movie studios have started using in- mation. On the new U.S. $100 bill, the time flatable dolls instead of paid extras for crowd on the clock tower of Independence Hall is brown to desired consistency. Serves four. scenes in Salt, Angelina Jolie’s new action 4:10. The face of a penny can hold thirty drops NOTE: This is a recipe that I remember Mama preparing many movie. of water. The first U.S. coin to bear the words times at home. But when we had a large number of guests on Historically speaking, the U.S. has been “United States of America” was a penny a summer Sunday in Wilmington, Massachusetts, she placed at war for 47 of the 230 years it has existed, made in 1727. It was also inscribed with the her large blue porcelain baking pan with all these ingredients or 20 percent of its history. plain-spoken motto, “Mind your own busi- over the outdoor open fireplace. The aroma spread through the August 14, our pious Mother Superior ness.” Dentists recommended that a tooth- neighborhood as it baked slowly over the wood-burning fire. Frances Fitzgerald will be celebrating her brush be kept six feet away from a toilet to I remember thinking that baking it this way enhanced the birthday. Happy birthday! For gifts, she will avoid airborne particles resulting from the flavor of this meal. Through the years, I have baked this on probably be gifted with a gallon of holy water, flush. American’s spend $1.5 billion every a charcoal grill as well as on our gas-burning grill. However, and a set of rosary beads. year on toothpaste. Music to your ear! Most it needs to be checked and stirred often to prevent burning. Come Wednesday, August 18, the noted toilets flush in E flat. Speaking of toilets, in musicologist and the “Lawrence Welk” of 1825, the first toilet was installed in the Boston, Al Natale, will be celebrating his White House. The first toilet ever seen on Vita can be reached at [email protected] birthday. The stately and ageless Natale, who television was on Leave It To Beaver. And the was born in the North End will probably en- bra Marilyn Monroe wore in the movie Some list the members of the fire department to Like It Hot was sold for $14,000. And Ivory bar help blow out the candles on his giant birth- soap floating was the result of a mistake. The • Res Publica (Continued from Page 2) day cake. Seriously, happy birthday dear manufacturer had been mixing the soap for- constitution in North and equal Laws, Ordinances, friend. mula and causing excess air bubbles that America — the Mayflower Acts, Constitutions and Of- Attention women who enjoy wearing made it float. Customers wrote and told them Compact, wherein, before fices, from time to time, as high heels. Wearing high heels is uncom- how much they loved that it floated, and it setting foot on land, they shall be thought most meet fortable enough while they’re on, but for some has floated ever since. covenanted: and convenient for the Gen- women the pain really kicks in when the This just in! If you drive a black car, you Having undertaken for the eral good of the Colony; unto shoes come off. That’s because for regular might want to buy a crash helmet — because Glory of God, and Advance- which we promise all due wearers of high heels, Achilles tendons your chances of getting into a wreck can be ment of the Christian Faith, submission and obedience. thicken and stiffen over time, scientists in nearly 50% higher than in cars of other col- and the Honor of our King They came here for free- England have found. The tendon apparently ors. A 20-year study has discovered that cars and Country, a voyage to dom. But then, didn’t all of stiffens to compensate for calf-muscle fibers painted — in this order — black, gray, silver, plant the first colony in the our immigrants? That’s why that have been shortened by heel-wearing. red and blue were the most likely to end up northern parts of Virginia; we lined the streets of Some simple exercises can head off the in crashes because their colors tend to blend do by these presents, sol- Provincetown to cheer the muscle-shortening, author Marco Narici, in with the road, scenery and other traffic. emnly and mutually in the parade. tells the London Daily Telegraph “If you stand Cars painted white, gold and yellow were the Presence of God and one of on your tiptoes and lower your heels up and least likely to be involved in collisions be- another, covenant and com- David Trumbull is the down again, it will stretch out the tendons, cause they stand out. During the day, black bine ourselves together into chairman of the Boston Ward making it easier to walk without heels.” cars were 12% more likely than white a civil Body Politick, for our Three Republican Committee. Narici recommends doing this 20 times cars to collide, say researchers from better Ordering and Preser- Boston’s Ward Three includes a day. The alternative: Switch to good- Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. vation, and Furtherance of the North End, West End, part looking flats. Researcher Stuart Newstead recommends: the Ends aforesaid; And by of Beacon Hill, downtown, Attention fatty men! Men who are obese at “Using headlights or running lights during Virtue hereof to enact, con- waterfront, Chinatown, and age 20 have already taken years off their the day could negate risky car colors.” stitute, and frame, such just part of the South End. lives-eight years, to be exact. Researchers Few show business nostalgia notes from in Sweden tracked the military records of Al Natale; Frank Sinatra once said, “My old 5,000 men, starting at age 20 and going up man thought that anyone who wanted to go 1st Generation to age 80. They found that most men who into the music business must be a bum.” were obese at 20 were plagued by excess The words to Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Ser- Italian-American weight for decades to come. In any given year, enade” were written by Mitchell Parrish, who they were twice as likely to die as those who also wrote the lyrics for Hoagy Carmichael’s Vita Orlando Sinopoli didn’t have an early weight problem. Very few “Stardust.” Xavier Cugat once employed ac- Shares with us of the men who’d been obese at 20 were still tress Rita Hayworth as a vocalist with his alive at age 80; on average, they died eight band. Benny Goodman, himself, handled a delightful recollection years earlier than their normal-weight peers. vocals of a song called “It’s Gotta Be This or of her memories as a child The findings highlight the importance of ad- That” in 1945. It turned out to be a modest dressing obesity early on. Medical researcher hit. growing up in Esther Zimmer-mann tells LineScience.com Italian Americans either make up 15 per- Boston’s “Little Italy” “If it has not occurred in men by the age of cent of the population or number more than 20, the chances of it developing later are 1 million in the following states: California and a collection of quite low.” 1,500,000, Connecticut 650,00, Massachu- Italian family recipes “It’s no secret we are a culture consumed setts 845,000, New Jersey 1,500,000, New by image. Handsome men, earn on average, York 2,900,000, Pennsylvania 1,400,000 and from the homeland. 5 percent more than their less-attractive Rhode Island 200,000. counterparts (good-looking women earn 4 Italian Americans are also found in sig- Great as Gifts percent more); pretty people get more atten- nificant numbers in 15 other states, includ- FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM tion from teachers, bosses, and mentors; ing Florida (800,00); Illinois (730,000), Ohio and in local bookstores — ask for even babies stare longer at good-looking (640,000); Michigan (412,000); Texas Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN faces. And when it comes to the workplace, (314,000) and Maryland (253,000). Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN it’s looks, not merit, that all too often rule. AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 13, 2010 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9) In addition to the many ability, with a special focus musical highlights of the on music to be performed season, the orchestra also during the BSO’s 2010-11 announces the introduc- season. tion of a new Friday-evening For program information, series, with an early start call 617-CONCERT (266- time of 7 p.m., designed to 2378). For further informa- offer patrons an option for tion, call the BSO at 617- Friday the 13th … Babbo- instruction period, they kept sounding the fog horn shorter and earlier concerts 266-1492. The Boston Sym- nonno claimed that he headed out of Boston Harbor. until the Ave Maria was that also provide a post- phony Orchestra is online at wasn’t superstitious about The boat was part of a visible. It was decided that concert social element to an www.bso.org. bad luck. He didn’t believe flotilla of fishing boats that the captain and crew, Portu- evening out at Symphony. Enjoy! in it, but on the other hand, were so common in Boston guese fisherman from the Two additional programs, he didn’t take any chances. 90 years ago and Babbo- port of Gloucester, would tow both free to concertgoers, (Be sure to visit Hilda Nanna believed in some of nonno just observed the hap- Angelo’s boat back to Boston include a series of six pre- Morrill’s gardening Web site, the old wives tales from penings of the morning in Harbor. Once the lines were concert digital music semi- www.bostongardens.com. the Old Country, but she was amazement. They headed attached, the tow began and nars; and BSO 101: Are You In addition to events covered Americanized more than out past the inner then the Babbononno began to relax a Listening?, a new adult edu- and reported by the columnist, Babbononno. If something outer harbors of the city bit but was still more than cation series to take place “The Socially Set” is compiled went wrong, instead of blam- until they were out to sea anxious about not being able on four Wednesday eve- from various other sources ing it on bad luck, she would and lost sight of land. to see anything in the dense nings, designed to offer such as news and press re- say a couple of Hail Marys Once they were at a fog. patrons insights on how to leases, PRNewswire services, and let it go at that. particular location where The Ave Maria chugged enhance their listening etc.) Babbononno, if he spilled Angelo assumed there along at a slow pace just salt, or even when he didn’t would be fish, the crew went barely visible as it towed spill any, would take the salt into action plying their Angelo’s boat. They passed • Saint Clare (Continued from Page 3) shaker and sprinkle some trade on a cloudy morning. the outer islands, the inner gave all of it to the poor; she diers, preparatory to an salt over a shoulder. If a Babbononno watched again islands and were soon in the would accept no revenues for assault upon Assisi, scaled black cat crossed in front of in amazement as each crew clam waters of Boston Har- her monastery. the walls of San Damiano him or was near him, he member followed silent in- bor. As they approached the St. Clare, in 1215 had, by night, spreading terror would make the Sign of the structions and worked col- fish pier, the fog began to much against her will, been among the community. Cross, mumble something lectively to catch fish as they clear just a little and the made superior at San Clare, rising from her sick under his breath and head probably had done so many captain of the Ave Maria Damiano by St. Francis, and bed, took the ciborium from on his way. times in the past. yelled to Angelo, “Try to start continued as abbess until the little chapel adjoining As a child, I once asked my As the morning wore on, your engine.” Angelo tried, her death, in 1253, nearly her cell and proceeded to grandfather why he believed the skies didn’t clear. As a and his engine started. He forty years later. Clare had face the invaders at an open in bad luck. He insisted matter of fact it became checked his gas tanks and the consolation not only window against which they that he didn’t but would add, foggy and soon, you couldn’t they were full. He couldn’t of seeing her younger had already placed a ladder. “Io non voglio tentare see more than a foot or two understand it, nor could he sister Beatrix, her mother It is related that, as she destino.” (I don’t want to in front of yourself. Angelo understand how his compass Ortolana, and her faithful raised the Blessed Sacra- temp fate.) I can remember told Babbononno not to was now working accurately. aunt Bianca follow Agnes ment on high, the soldiers when my cousins Paula and worry, as they had a com- The crew threw off the tow into the order, but also of who were about to enter the Ellie and I were young chil- pass, plenty of gasoline and lines and Angelo thanked witnessing the foundation of monastery fell backward as dren, and Friday the 13th a fog horn to warn off boats the captain and men of the monasteries of Clares far if dazzled, and the others was arriving, Babbononno that might come too close in Ave Maria for getting them and wide throughout Europe. who were ready to follow would tell stories about the fog. Under his breath, my home safely, and as the Not the least important part them took flight. It is with things that happened that grandfather mumbled some- thank you was being of Clare’s work was the aid reference to this incident no one could explain. One of thing about Friday the 13th shouted, the Ave Maria and encouragement she that St. Clare is generally the stories went like this, and bad luck especially on headed back into the thick gave St. Francis. When in an represented in art bearing a I had a paesano who owned his day off, but didn’t say fog of the morning. Babbo- attack of blindness and ill- ciborium. a fishing boat and often anything to Angelo. nonno was relieved and cel- ness, St. Francis came for Leo, Angelo and Juniper, asked me and a couple of The spot that was picked ebrated by opening up the the last time to visit San three of the early compan- other paesani to go out with to stop and fish didn’t pan bottle of wine Nanna had Damiano, Clare erected a ions of St. Francis, were him just to enjoy the day. out as there weren’t any fish packed in the picnic basket. little hut for him in an olive present at the saint’s On the day I could make it, caught, so the decision was He needed a drink. grove close to the monastery, death-bed, before dawn on none of the other friends made to try another location. Well, the day was shot for and it was here that he com- August 11, 1253, the holy were able to go, so I decided When they tried to start the fishing and Angelo wanted to posed his “Canticle of the foundress of the Poor Clares I would go alone. It was boat, it wouldn’t kick over. check his engine, gas tanks Sun”. After St. Francis’s passed peacefully away a long time ago when my They checked the engine and compass before he did death the procession which amid scenes which her children were very young, and that seemed ok, but the anything else. The boat zig accompanied his remains contemporary biographer maybe 1920. Well, the day gas tanks were empty. zagged its way through the from the Portiuncula to the has recorded with touch- before the one when I was Angelo, swearing in Italian maze of Boston’s fishing town stopped on the way at ing simplicity. On the 29th not working, I called Pae- couldn’t understand what boats that had not sailed that San Damiano in order that of September, 1872, the sano Angelo, the owner of happened as he had filled morning and pulled into the Clare and her daughters saint’s bones were trans- the fishing boat and told them early that morning. To dock where it was usually might venerate the pierced ferred, with much pomp, by him I could make it. He was complicate matters, a look at moored. The harbor master hands and feet of him who Archbishop Pecci, later to happy that I could go along the compass showed that it came out to greet the boat had formed them to the love become Pope Leo XIII, to the and gave me directions to was just spinning around not and ask Angelo why they of Christ crucified — a scene shrine, in the crypt at Santa the fish pier and to where allowing them to find a direc- were back before finishing a which Giotto has com- Chiara, erected to receive the boat was docked. tion. To try to attract atten- day’s fishing. Angelo began memorated in one of his them, and where they may Babbononno and Angelo, tion, Angelo had one of his trying to explain the hap- loveliest frescoes. now be seen. The feast of the fisherman talked over crew begin to sound the fog penings of the morning to In 1234, the army of St. Clare is celebrated things and early on that horn at particular intervals. the man and when he Frederick II was devastating throughout the Church on Friday morning, before the This continued for quite a reached the point where a the valley of Spoleto, the sol- August 11th. sun came up, my grandfa- while, and as time passed, boat came to their rescue ther arrived at Boston’s fish my grandfather developed a the harbor master just stood PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN: pier and boarded Angelo’s slow panic but tried not to there with the look of shock ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA (never known to fail) O most beautiful flower boat for a day of fishing. show it. on his face. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of adored, glorified, loved and preserved Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Nanna not knowing what After what seemed like an Angelo noticing the ex- throughout the world now and for- Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my neces- was in store, packed a pic- eternity, they heard some- pression on the man’s face ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for sity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray here You are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother nic basked for Babbononno one yelling, “Ahoy, ahoy.” asked him what was wrong. for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly with sandwiches, pieces of Angelo answered back and a The harbor master began a pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving beseech You from the bottom of my heart to cheese, fruit and a bottle of voice in broken English slow explanation of why he protector and wonder worker, pray secure me in my necessity (make request). forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday There are none who can withstand your power. wine. Once on board, Angelo, yelled back, “This is the was shocked. He spoke and by the 8th day your prayer will be O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us the fisherman, instructed Ave Maria, a fishing boat slowly and distinctly stating answered. It has never been known to who have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy my grandfather on the out of Gloucester, do you that the Ave Maria was a fail. Publication must be promised. Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 My prayers have been answered. times). Say this prayer 3 consecutive days do’s and dont’s of a work- need help?” Angelo yelled well known fishing boat from Favor received.E.M.V. P.G. and then publish, and it will be granted to you. ing boat and after the back that they did and Gloucester but it had been E.M.V. sunk by a German subma- — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — rine near George’s Banks just after America had LAW OFFICES OF THE entered World War I about three years earlier.” FRANK J. CIANO Johnny Christy This is how Babbononno GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW ended the story and my cousins Paula, Ellie and I DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS just sat there in silence CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Orchestra fearing Friday the 13th. I don’t believe in luck, but like 617-354-9400 MUSIC FOR ALL Babbononno, I don’t like to Si Parla Italiano OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 tempt fate. GOD BLESS 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 AMERICA Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 13, 2010

The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani BOBBY D ing positive reactions to CLINTON RALLIES FOR by Orazio Buttafuoco STILL REMEMBERED what ailed young people. He STEVIE LYNCH With the passage of an- trusted them and they I consider US Rep. other North End Family trusted in him. Stephen Lynch one of the LO SAPEVATE CHE … Pride Week, I was once His sudden death this past best congressmen to ever Confezionati o presi per metterli nel sacchetto di plastica, again reminded what a great April while on vacation in represent Massachusetts up pesarli sia per fare l’insalata che per fare la salsa, i friend Bobby D was to so Mexico shocked both the on Capitol Hill. He is the pomodori presto potrebbero arrivare nel reparto orto-frutta many folks in both the North North End and Charlestown model of the late Congress- del supermercato: sono i nuovi pomodori ‘a lunga End and Charlestown. I con- communities, which had man Joe Moakley and conservazione’ che restano freschi e sodi come se fossero sidered him a friend and we come to depend on him for former Speaker of the U.S. appena colti. . per molte settimane. Questi sono pomodori often joked about our dual inspiration and direction. House John W. McCormack. nati senza i geni di due enzimi, tolti dal DNA, che sono ethnicity. His father was Everything the current presi- Last week on July 29, responsabili della maturazione. E’ una scoperta fatta in North End Italian and his dent of North End Against former President Bill Clinton India da Asis Datta, dell’Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca del mother, Charlestown Irish. Drugs John Romano says showed up at the Ironwork- Genoma della pianta, a Nuova Deli. My father was North End during this year’s North End ers Local 7 union hall in I ricercatori indiani hanno identificato i due enzimi che Sicilian and my mother was Family Pride Week, he Southie to tout the experi- sono principalmente responsabili della maturazione del Charlestown Irish too. Nei- knows Bobby D will be there ence of Lynch in the US Con- pomodoro dopo il raccolto, un fenomeno che e’ un incubo ther of us really looked Irish in spirit looking down from gress. Lynch has repre- per I produttori che perdono moltissima merce dopo il but we were both proud of our above smiling and hoping sented the ninth district raccolto, perche’ matura troppo in fretta, e diventa spesso grandparents from both Italy the work he started contin- well since 2001. A number invendibile. Ma eliminando gli enzimi (Alfa-Man e Beta and Ireland. He was a neigh- ues on for the kids who need of liberal Democrats in this Hex) i pomodori restano sodi e gustosi, per 45 giorni, contro borhood kind of guy. He strong mentors to guide district are backing his i 15 di un pomodoro standard. didn’t just reside in the them in the right direction Democratic challenger Mac La notizia venne recentemente riportata sulla rivista neighborhood, he lived “IN” and help them make good D’Alessandro thinking Accademia Americana delle Scienze. E’ un fatto noto a tutti and “FOR” his neighborhood. choices. Lynch isn’t liberal enough che le perdite di prodotti ortofrutticoli si devono al viaggio He was consumed by his Kudos also to John Romano for them. Lynch however dei prodoti stessi, dai campi fino agli scaffali dei love for the community that who like Bobby D really be- knows that all politics is lo- supermercati, perche’ maturano rapidamente e perdono la raised him up. He was con- lieves that our young people cal as the late U.S. Speaker compattezza quando vanno in vendita. Si calcola che le sumed by the love his par- need us older folks to guide Tip O’Neill, Jr., often pro- perdite dovute alla rapida maturazione sono circa il 40%. ents showed him in both them along the way as they nounced. I’m still hoping Quindi per far durare di piu’I pomodori, l’eliminazione dei word and actions. grow into their futures with Stevie Lynch runs for a U.S. geni dei due enzimi, permettera’ la vita dei pomodori a Bobby D also cared about hope. A neighborhood isn’t Senate seat someday. prolungarsi. Per giunta, la pianta e la quantita’ e qualita’ the young people around us just a piece of real estate “BEST OF BOSTON” dei pomodori non subiscono alcuna modifica con and of all the dangers lurk- with different street names; HONORS TWO EASTIE l’eliminazione dei due geni di maturazione. La scoperta di ing about them. He helped it is the people working EATERIES certo avra’ ripercussioni nel commercio dei pomodori, che many young people in their together as a community Two East Boston eateries in futuro non marciranno! battles with their demons. sharing life with one showed up on Boston DID YOU KNOW THAT … He was a proud former presi- another. Magazine’s annual “Best of Whether they are packed or just picked and placed in dent of North End Against Bobby D was an eternal Boston” issue. Santarpio’s plastic bags, after checking the weight, the new tomatoes Drugs. He supported the optimist; he saw the good in was named 2010 Best of Bos- could soon arrive in the vegetables shelves, with a pro- youth of our communities. everyone. He will always be ton for its pizzas and Belle longed life that maintains them fresh and firm as if they He really cared about mak- remembered. Isle Seafood for its lobsters. had just been picked, not weeks earlier! These are toma- toes born without the genes of two enzymes, extracted from their DNA, which are responsible for their ripening. • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) It is a discovery made in India by Asis Datta, of the the state’s ability to track affordability of local agricul- • The future development National Research Institute of the Genoma of the plant, in prescriptions and investigate ture and other fresh, healthy of the Fort Point Channel, New Delhi. The Indian researchers were able to identify situations where drugs are food for all residents; allowing public access to the the two enzymes that are primarily responsible for the being improperly prescribed. • The transliteration of Channel with boating pro- ripening of the tomatoes after the harvest, a phenomenon Another important measure ballots into certain lan- grams, touch-and-go docks, that is a nightmare of the producers who suffer losses (after that will help Boston families guages for state and federal and other recreational and the harvest) because of the fast ripening, therefore difficult is a bill requiring that insur- elections; cultural activities. to sell. However, by eliminating the genes from the two ance companies cover the • The expansion of a new I would like to thank enzymes (Alfa-Man and Beta-Hex) the tomatoes keep the costs of therapies for indi- elevator and better ADA Governor Patrick as well as firmness and the taste for 45 days, instead of the 15 (days) viduals with autism. This accessibility at the Park our legislators, city council- of the traditional ones. The news was recently picked up by will ensure that families, and Street MBTA station in ors, and the many activists the American Academy of Science. It is a known fact that in part, school districts, that Boston Common; and residents who fought for the loss of vegetables is due to the long trips of the prod- previously shouldered this • The authority to enter and supported these impor- ucts, from the fields to the supermarkets because of their financial burden will have into extended leases in or- tant legislative changes. rapid ripening and their subsequent loss of firmness when access to the resources they der to revitalize the aban- Their dedication is appreci- they are placed on the selling shelves. need and deserve. doned “Duck House” and ated and their efforts will be It is estimated that the loss due to the fast ripening is I was also proud to sponsor “Pink Palace” properties in felt by people across the City about 40%. Therefore, in order to have the tomatoes last other important pieces of Back Bay and Boston Com- and Commonwealth. longer, the removal of the two enzymes’ genes will make legislation that have passed mon; and possible to prolong the tomatoes’ life. Also, the plant as well during the last week of Ses- LEGAL NOTICE as the quality and quantity of the tomatoes are not affected sion. These bills will enable: LEGAL NOTICE following the removal of the ripening genes. Commonwealth of Massachusetts • The establishment of a The Trial Court The discovery will certainly have positive repercussions Commonwealth of Massachusetts statewide food policy coun- The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court in the trade of the tomatoes, which in the future will no cil that will improve the Middlesex Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street longer rot! 208 Cambridge Street P.O. Box 9667 distribution, availability and Cambridge, MA 02141 Boston, MA 02114 Docket No. MI10P3592EA Docket No. SU10P1714EA SACRED HEART OF JESUS LEGAL NOTICE In the Estate of In the Estate of & ST. JUDE LEGAL NOTICE ALBERT A. RUSSO Commonwealth of Massachusetts CHERYL K NICHOLAS May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be A/K/A CHERYL KAY NICHOLAS Late of EAST BOSTON, MA 02128-1010 The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Date of Death May 30, 2010 adored, glorified, loved and preserved Middlesex Probate and Family Court The Trial Court Late of WESTON, MA 02493 throughout the world now and forever. 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Probate and Family Court Date of Death June 3, 2010 NOTICE OF PETITION Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. Cambridge, MA 02141 208 Cambridge Street NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL St. Jude, worker of miracles pray for Docket No. MI10P3585EA Cambridge, MA 02141 FOR PROBATE OF WILL To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been us. St. Jude help of the hopeless, pray In the Estate of Docket No. MI10P3471EA To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that a document pur- for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day, MELVINA E PEARSON In the Estate of porting to be the last will of said decedent Late of WILMINGTON, MA 01887 CARLOS M PEREIRA presented requesting that a document by the 8th day your prayer will be purporting to be the last will of said be proved and allowed and that ALBERT T. Date of Death December 30, 2009 Late of SOMERVILLE, MA 02143 RUSSO of Medford, MA and BARBARA answered. It has never been known to Date of Death May 31, 2010 decedent be proved and allowed and that fail. Publication must be promised. My NOTICE OF PETITION BRETT A ROBBINS of Weston, MA be D’AMICO of Nahant, MA be appointed prayers have been answered. FOR APPOINTMENT OF NOTICE OF PETITION appointed executor/trix, named in the will to co-executors, named in the will to serve A.T.P. ADMINISTRATOR FOR APPOINTMENT OF serve Without Surety. Without Surety. To all persons interested in the above ADMINISTRATOR IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, captioned estate, a petition has been To all persons interested in the above YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE presented requesting that THEODORE H captioned estate, a petition has been A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA PEARSON, JR. of Wilmington, MA or some presented requesting that NATASHIA M AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be other suitable person be appointed PEREIRA of Danvers, MA or some other suit- O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) adored, glorified, loved and preserved administrator of said estate to serve able person be appointed administrator of SEPTEMBER 1, 2010. ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2010. throughout the world now and for- Without Surety. said estate to serve Without Surety. In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within (30) days after the return pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN return day (or such other time as the court, day (or such other time as the court, on protector and wonder worker, pray O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON on motion with notice to the petitioner, may motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday September 1, 2010. September 7, 2010. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. in accordance with Probate Rule 16. and by the 8th day your prayer will be WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, answered. It has never been known to First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. fail. Publication must be promised. Date: August 4, 2010 Date: August 9, 2010 Date: August 4, 2010 Date: August 4, 2010 My prayers have been answered. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Richard Iannella, Register of Probate Favor received. P.G.V.F. Run date: 8/13/10 Run date: 8/13/10 Run date: 8/13/10 Run date: 8/13/10 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 13, 2010 Page 15

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Americans who always pen Adding insult to injury, EXTRA Innings what they believe. when asked about the image I called him up after his of Obama attending big by Sal Giarratani most recent letter and he money fundraisers for the told me it was his third filthy rich while much of Lou Piniella to Retire years with the Dodgers from over the hapless Indians. No letter in a row printed that the country is still struggling Chicago Cubs manager 1952 through their 1955 ap- way, the Sox will get rid of criticized something outra- with the recession, a White Lou Piniella has announced pearance in the World Se- him now that he’s needed geous by Peter Gelzinis. I House spokesman said, he will be retiring at the ries, he held a 50-25 record. once again. In this up and guess you could call Ciccone “Obviously we’re focused on close of the season, ending His best season was 1952 down season for him, he’s the anti-Peter Gelzinis. Nice the economy today.” That a colorful career that in- when he was 13-8 with a now back up in the field and to see that my long-time and living the good life up on cluded 18 years in the ma- 2.69 ERA and four shutouts. at the plate. good friend John Ciccone Bar Harbor or down on jors as a player and 22 years Branch Rickey signed With all the injuries, this hasn’t lost any of his fire Martha’s Vineyard! as a manager. The 66 year right out of high school in team at times has looked for nitwit liberal commen- old Piniella who made five 1948 for $21,000. He was more Paw Sox than Red Sox, taries that need to be Quote To Note trips to the World Series in sold by the Dodgers to the hasn’t it? refudiated immediately, if “You’ve got to have some his career and three cham- Baltimore Orioles during Remember that Charity not sooner. charm and enthusiasm and pionship rings, said he was the 1956 season and then Baseball Game in 1954? Remember when it comes you have to love it (politics). If looking forward to relaxing pitched for the American Johnny “Shoes” Camma- to John Ciccone vs. Peter you don’t have a candidate with his family. Said League in the 1957 All-Star rata caught up with me the Gelzinis, it’s always right vs. who can articulate that and Piniella, “It’s been a wonder- Game. His last two seasons other day at Contrada’s wrong as usual. By the way, connect with voters, you’ve got ful experience. There’s no was with the San Francisco with a copy of the starting you can read John Ciccone’s to throwaway the key. People way that I won’t cherish Giants and retired after 11 lineup for a charity game commentaries every week are smart and don’t want to the memories here (but) years with an 80-63 between the North End in the South Boston Tribune. be taken for granted.” I’ve been away from home record. Jets and a team from the Catch his there and catch The above was stated re- since 1962. That’s about 50 Mike Lowell Sacred Heart that happened mine right here. cently by Anthony Shriver, years.” Back in Sox Picture back in the Summer of 45, and could be a political Piniella was Rookie of the Mike Lowell looked like ’54. Johnny Shoes was the I Guess They Were player in the Sunshine Year in 1969 after batting ripe trade bait or a member coach of the Jets and an old Friends with Benefits, Eh? State if he gets the political .282 with 11 homers and 68 of the early release program lineup was sent to him by Did you see the photo in bug to do so. The son of the RBIs with the Royals. He was but that was before Kevin Sal Caruso of Somerville who the newspaper of that little late Sargent Shriver and a traded to the Yankees in Youkilis tore a thumb was the catcher for the Jets Zedonk born at a wildlife member of the extended 1973 and ended his 11-year muscle. He’s been placed on that Sunday summer day 56 preserve down in Georgia? Kennedy family who appears stint in New York as a ca- the D.L. for now and could be years ago. I guess everyone down at to understand Politics 101 as reer .291 hitter. He began out most of August or for the Still Swinging at 104 that preserve thought the good as anyone. Currently managing in 1986 with the season if he needs surgery. Former Negro Leaguer donkey and zebra were he is living with his wife Yankees and lasted three Meanwhile, poor Mike Emilio Navarro is still swing- just friends. Surprise on and five kids in Florida and seasons. He managed the Lowell a bench warmer as of ing a bat at 104. Hats off to everyone. The little guy has seems like a guy who would Cincinnati Reds from 1990- late and seemingly irritated Navarro of Ponce, Puerto a donkey mother and a make a good politician with 92, leading them to a World by it all is now back in the Rico. Emilio continues to zebra for a daddy. The zebra his common sense. Series championship in lineup at first base. His first work 30 hours a week as a legs were something else. 1990. game back and he hits a two- comptroller in his family’s This photo came less than a Patrick Plays Hardball Dawson Enters run homer in a 3-1 victory gaming business. week after the photo on the with Racinos Hall of Fame Nigerian couple who gave Governor Patrick has de- By the time the Red Sox MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY birth to a white, blonde and cided to play a little political picked up Hall of Famer NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS blue-eyed baby. I think hardball over the issue of Andre Dawson he wasn’t ex- Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1113-C1, REPAIR OF BUILDING ENVELOPE AT FACILITIES mama donkey wanted to top racinos and slots. The House actly playing like a Hall of II, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the the baby story with her own and Senate up on Beacon Hill Famer. Like Orlando Cepeda Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Office, Suite 209S - Logan Office baby story. came to a compromise but before him, Boston got these Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010, immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be the governor appears to be stars in the twilight of their opened and read publicly. Prez Goes Hopey for resistant to the compromise careers. Dawson ended up Sealed filed sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same office until 11:00 A.M. local Changey meted out between Speaker with 11 knee surgeries dur- time on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, immediately after which, in a designated room, the filed sub-bids will be opened and read publicly. President Obama has Bob DeLeo and Senate Presi- ing his 21 year career but NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT (ABOVE stepped up his fundraising dent Theresa Murray. He still has 2,774 hits, 1,591 ADDRESS) AT 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2010. efforts as midterm elections promised to veto this new RBis, 438 home runs and The work includes: PATCHING DAMAGED CONCRETE AND MASONRY SURFACES; REPAIRING AND/OR REPOINTING DETERIORATED MORTAR JOINTS; PREPARING SURFACES TO RECEIVE MASONRY draw closer. Democrats bill and kill all chances of 314 stolen bases. He won COATINGS. WORK AREAS ARE MAINLY ON EXTERIOR WALL OF THE EAST AND SOUTH FACE OF BUILDING need money and lots of it to casinos coming anytime eight Golden Gloves. He was NO. 3, FACILITIES II, AND AT LOCATIONS AS SHOWN ON THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS. battle an energized Republi- soon. The governor could the NL Most Valuable Player Bid documents will be made available beginning MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2010. In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their can Party hoping to slay the surprise everyone and sign with the Cubs in 1987 and bid a current Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Assessment Management and an Democratic hold on Capitol the bill but as of August 2, Rookie of the Year in 1977 Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certified in the category of GENERAL BUILDING Hill. On July 29, he went to he was adamant about his with the Montreal Expos. He CONSTRUCTION. The estimated contract cost is NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($95,000.00). a sandwich shop in Edison, opposition. went into Cooperstown as an In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, filed Sub-bidders must submit with NJ. to tout lending initia- It sounds like a bad pol- Expos, their bid a current Sub-bidder Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management tives to help small busi- itical move especially as Billy Loes 1950s and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The filed Sub-bidder must be certified in the sub-bid category of nesses. No word what he he is prepares for his re- Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal. Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs purchased for lunch. Maybe election campaign. Unions On July 28 a leading Department Office, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a a baloney sandwich, huh? are upset with the governor pitcher for three pennant- printed copy of the Proposal form. Then he showed up on “The and see this casino/racino winning Brooklyn Dodgers Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the View” to tout more stuff with as much needed. The vari- teams back in the 1950s Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Whoopie and Company. ous trade unions see this bill with an eccentric personal- A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) When he’s not doing that, as a jobs bill and if the gov- ity that fit him in well with percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to five (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, he’s on the chicken circuit ernor kills it, unions will other colorful Dodgers char- or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the at big money fundraisers. Or turn on Patrick and most acters passed away on Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid he could be golfing. He’s al- likely sit out the election July 15 at age 80. In his four deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful ready played more golf since and with Baker with five performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. becoming president than points in most polls, it could LEGAL NOTICE The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials President George W. Bush make the difference be- payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety played in his two terms. tween winning and losing. MICHAEL SORRENTINO company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Then, don’t forget those va- 95 CRESCENT AVENUE, SUITE 107 REVERE, MA 02151 Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, which cations. Bar Harbor in Another Deadly Month (617) 347-9104 (FAX) 781-286-8402 Maine and Martha’s Vine- in the War wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner of Labor TO: GORDON R. CROOK and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. yard too. Unemployment is June set a record as the 46 LOCUST STREET The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and around 9.5 percent nation- most deadliest month in the WOBURN, MA 01801 Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $10,000,000.00 (TEN MILLION wide. Most people can’t afford nearly nine-year-old Afghan- DOLLARS). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an OR HIS WHEREABOUT Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, vacations anymore and istan War with 60 U.S. sol- AUTOMATIC TRANSPORT Special Provisions for complete details. Obama seems as oblivious diers killed, but the month SERVICE HAS HAD YOUR Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work: as John Kerry was about of July was more deadly MASONRY VEHICLE SINCE PAINTING mooring his boat in Newport, with 66 deaths of American NOVEMBER 12, 2008 The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section RI. Most people again think soldiers. Meanwhile, the 2005 NISSAN SEDAN 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or to the country’s going in the Obama White House seems VIN #1N4AL11D75C330801 reject any or all proposals and General Bids. wrong direction despite the to busy with PR moves AND HAS BEEN ABANDONED. This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements $800 billion Keynesian like having our “Fearless REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal stimulus. Meanwhile the Leader” guest on “The View.” HAS RECEIVED NOTICE OF YOUR Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Executive only road our “Fearless Afghanistan is fast becom- ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. Order 11246). IF NOT CLAIMED IN 10 DAYS The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to Leader” is traveling is to At- ing this generation’s Viet- award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certification lanta, Austin, Chicago and nam War. The more things I WILL FILE A COMPLAINT AT THE where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. Dallas to raise even more change, the more they stay SOMERVILLE DISTRICT COURT Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs FOR SALE OF YOUR VEHICLE. Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality money for Democrats while the same and those who SUBMITTED BY in or reject any or all proposals. he lives the good life like refuse to learn from his- AUTOMATIC TRANSPORT SERVICE MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY eating those figurative balo- tory are doomed to repeat MICHAEL SORRENTINO ney sandwich’s and sunning it. Afghanistan is Vietnam THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. Run date: 8/13/10 CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR at the beach. without the rice paddies. Run date: 08/13/10 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 13, 2010

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss “What if Boxing Never Existed?” Well, just as Springfield a hockey life of his own — What Would We Do? was in full preparations for first at Boston College and knocked down? Do the best Basketball Hall of Fame Week then as an active coach you can to get back up on festivities what did the city’s behind the bench. Most your own two feet. We all American Hockey League recently, he has served as have heard, the back in franchise do? a regional scout for the Co- my say stories. You know? It hired a new head coach, lumbus, the parent team of “Back in my day.” We walked that’s what. the Falcons, scouting high to school uphill both ways. And thus Rob Riley, a men- school, prep school and col- “What!” How do you do that? tor with ties to the Boston lege talent in the northeast- We all wore hand me downs. area as a player and a coach, ern U.S. for the NHL team. Hopefully your older sibling became the 47th head man Riley played all four years wasn’t a sister. We had one behind the bench in the his- at Boston College, skating or two hard working parents. tory of the Springfield club, at the Heights from 1974 They put the food on the which has gone by different to 1978. His senior season table and did the best they names over the decades but was a memorable one as could. Hard working parents, is now called the Falcons. the Eagles put together a that demonstrated resil- Why a new coach? Well, 24-10-0 mark and made it ience and an honest days last season was not a par- all the way to the National work. My father advised me ticularly good one for the or- Championship game, but that he had done some box- ganization, with the team didn’t win. It was the ing in the service. He served finishing last in the eight- National Championship in the Army and Navy. I have team Atlantic Division and game. but a local loss, his honorable discharge worst in the entire 29-fran- the setback coming at the The great tough DuLuca family members. Police Chief papers. He served during chise league with just 66 hands of none other than Mark DeLuca and son Marine Mark DeLuca. World War II. He had cour- points over the course of the that other team down the age, as I saw him defend 80-game regular season. It road on Commonwealth What if boxing never ex- Pender, Pamerson Ifill. himself several times when marked the second year in a Avenue — Boston Univer- isted? What would we do? Firefighters: Joe Feeney, I was a young child. My row (and three out of the last sity. The Terriers captured Thank God for boxing. Just Francesco “Kid” Fratalia, Pat mother’s side of the family, four) that Springfield wound the title via a 5-3 victory in think, if there were no Long. Our Military: Goody were tough, strong and de- up in the cellar of its division. Providence, meaning that for Friday night, or Saturday Petronelli, Roger “Pit” Per- fended themselves too. Two But while the near term one day at least, the state night fights. What would ron, Willie Pep, Ryan Long. of her brothers and many has not been exactly good capital of Rhode Island also fighters and fight fans do? Educators: Mike Cappiello. others of our familyserved it should be balanced by the served as the state capital of Wouldn’t that be terrible, From the Medical Profes- during WWII in various fact that there has been a Massachusetts. if boxing never existed. sion: Dr. Jimmy Corkum, branches of the military. franchise in Springfield for It was March 25, 1978 and Thank God it does. If box- Dr. Wilburt McClure, Mickey I get amazed when I hear 84 years and the fans there it was historic since it ing never existed, Tony Finn. Directors, of the Box- of the wonderful parents have literally witnessed was BU coach Jack Parker’s DeMarco wouldn’t have ing World: Izzy Gold, Austin of boxers and boxer family the growth and expansion of first national championship battled Carmen Basilio for Killeen, Great Promoters: members. Last week, there the AHL. Back in the day, team — one that featured the “Fight of the 20th Cen- Rip Valenti, Al Valenti, Sam was a wonderful picture of when the league was a bus three players that two years tury.” And Micky Ward and Silverman, CES, Jimmy the Paul Pender family in circuit involving New En- later would win Olympic Gold Arturo Gatti would have Burchfield, Rich Cappiello. the paper. The parent of gland, upstate New York and as members of the Miracle never fought the fight of the Thank you all, for all you Manny Lopes. His wonderful Eastern Canada, the whole on Ice 1980 U.S. Olympic 21st Century. Boxing is a have done. father Wayne Lopes and his operation was centered in team — Dave Silk, Jack sport that really test and Remember? All boxers RIP Grandfather Manny Springfield, a city that saw its O’Callahan and Jim Craig. prepares individuals. All were raised in riches. Lopes. Police Chief Mark team win an unprecedented Riley remained at BC for sports test individuals and Chauffeur driven. Greeted DeLuca stands besides his three Calder Cup Champion- two seasons after graduation, all sports are great. Athletes by butlers. Taken care of by family graciously. World Title ships in a row back in the serving as an assistant var- are to be admired. Read maids and attended exclu- Contender Joe DeNucci and early 1960s. Today, with sity coach and head JV Webster’s New World Dictio- sive colleges. We make his father Sandy, who was franchises across the U.S. coach. He then moved on to nary and Thesaurus the $1,000,000 for every fight. a janitor at the YMCA in and Canada, the league St. Lawrence University in second edition reads: Fight- I can now wake up and Newton. headquarters still is in West- upstate New York where he ing. “To take part in a regress to reality. Boxers The point of this article? I ern Massachusetts as it has was an assistant for three struggle, contest, etc ... 2. do not make one million admire the families in the always been. seasons (1980-1983). To struggle against ... 4. To dollars for every fight. I World of Boxing. Many in this So Riley and his staff — He got his first head coach- gain (one’s way) by struggle. remember when I was wonderful family are great who he hopes to name within ing job at Babson for the “The definition of fighting is younger hearing spectators Americans. Some have worn the next couple of weeks — 1983-1984 season and made amazing. What if we never saying fighters make a mil- uniforms and others have will definitely have a chal- the most of it, piloting the had fighters? Boxing is an lion dollars a fight. I believe given back in other ways to lenge as they attempt to team to a 27-5-1 record and ancient sport. Looking at 99 point 9999% of fighters, the great US of A. Bob Benoit, resurrect pro hockey in a the Division III National HickokSports.com. It reads come from great hard work- Mickey Finn, Ray McPeck, city that has had a franchise Championship. The next early boxing (to 1838), fight- ing backgrounds. Families of Benny Lescarbeau, Hy Dia- for more than eight decades. year the Beavers went 22-9 ing with fists, was a sport sincere hard working indi- mond, Jackson Brown, Little There’s more opponents and Riley was named the about 6,000 years ago, in viduals. Families that know Dynamite Sammy Fuller, fighting for those playoff spots NCAA College Division what is now known as Ethio- what it means to work and Jimbo Curran, Ed Connolly, and it has been 19 years Coach of the Year. pia. Boxing wasn’t added to “Fight” for what they have. George Colton, George since Springfield last hoisted Like father, like son. the ancient Greek Olympics You know what I mean. Par- Kreger, Charlie Parker, Mar- the Calder Cup in 1991, a West Point beckoned and program until 688 B.C. Two ents that demonstrated re- tin Grealish, Matt Troiani, repeat of its Cup triumph in Riley returned, becoming combatants sat on stones silience, honesty. The look- Joey Cam, Ed LaVache, 1990. an assistant to his dad for facing and pounded away at ing of others in the face, and Bill McCluskey, Nick Man- And, of course, one of the one season before taking one another until one of courageous enough to tell zello, Chris Swift, Shirley realities of life in the minors over the reins himself in them was knocked out. The the truth. Parents that dem- Wood, Donald Orr, Gabe is that if someone really does 1986. Over the course of 18 Romans added iron or brass onstrate getting knocked LaMarca, Jimmy Melvin, stand out as the season seasons he would compile a studs, creating the cestus, down and getting back up. Bob Hayden,Yuri Foreman, progresses, he just might be 257-288-33 record in 578 which could be a deadly Demonstrating? Never quit- Tommy Rawson, Mike Ryan, off to the big club in Colum- games through 2004. weapon. ting and standing up for your Johnnie Hasson, Jaime bus, called up by the Blue He and his father are Those that fought and rights. Clampitt, Steve Vukosa, as Jackets and thus leaving a the most successful father- those that support the World Boxers actually learn to have many many others. rather significant hole to be son combination in college of Boxing. Great individuals fight their way to the top. Lessons learned in and from filled back in Springfield. hockey history with 848 that made this the sport that There’s a rating system. boxing are great. Fighting But if there’s anybody who victories between them. it is: great politicians Audi- You start at the bottom and your way to a goal. Overcom- can deal with these chal- And when Rob Riley left his tor Joe DeNucci, Francis X. work your way up. Some ing obstacles (opponents). lenges it is probably Riley, a brother, Brian, took over the Bellotti, Calvin T. Brown, become champions, some Facing challenges face to hockey lifer who got an Army job, thereby completing Teddy Roosevelt. Business- contenders, could have face. Lessons that are insider’s view of the game a coaching hat trick for the men: Dana Rosenblatt, Joe beens, wish they were and learned from boxing. Boxing during childhood — his father Riley family. Devlin, Richard Torsney, opponents of opponents. has helped me in my life, as Jack having coached the Springfield is billed the Vinnie Marino, Mickey Titles, and ratings are just it has others. Cadets at West Point for 36 world over as “the birthplace Dwyer. Enforcers of the Law: not given out. They’re In the words of Rocky, “Yo years. He also coached Team of basketball.” Now, in the Leo Gerstel, Nick Previti, earned. You’ve got to fight Adrian, we did it!” USA to a gold medal at the shadow of the hoop’s Hall of Paul Doyle, Dick Flaherty. to become champion. Fight Eddie Connolly has 1960 Olympics in Squaw Val- Fame, can Riley lead its pro Keepers of our Constitution: for advancement and fight received a clean bill of ley, California, in the days hockey franchise to its share Attorney and former Judge for recognition. health and is on his way to when only snippets were of glory and media attention? Dan O’Malley, Judge Baron Not too many fighters, a total recovery. Our prayers shown on black and white The city 90 miles west of Martin, Clerk Magistrate were raised in households have been answered in TVs across this land Boston waits in wonder. Only World Champion Paul of eating caviar. You get regards to his recovery. Rob, of course, would have time will tell.