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SAVE THE DATE The Real State of the Union by David Trumbull This past Tuesday at work to the suffragettes who fought Tall Ships I “googled” the phrase “State for votes for women. We are just of the Union 2017” to fi nd out three years away from the cen- Arrive in Boston what time President Donald J. tenary of the 19th Amendment, Trump would be addressing and I like historical re-enactors th nd Saturday, June 17 to Thursday, June 22 Congress and the Nation that in costume as much as anyone. evening. The fi rst three results, But if they seriously think that CNN, CBS, and NPR, were “Why women’s suffrage is at all in President Trump’s Speech is dispute in 21st century America, not a State of the Union.” Not they are seriously delusional. speculation of what themes he President Trump’s vow to might touch on. Not reporting crack down on the corrupt prac- on snippets of the speech re- tice of former administration of- leased early to pique interest. fi cials lobbying the agencies they Not pre-game analyses of what worked for was greeted by fake President Trump would need to coughs from the Democrats. His accomplish with the speech for expression of sympathy for vic- it to be a success. No, what I offi ce is not a State of the Union tims of violence was greeted by got from the media was “Nyah, if the president is a Republican. Democrats hissing. His promise nyah, nyah, this isn’t a real And they wonder why so many to fi x a broken healthcare sys- State of the Union.” Americans agree with Trump tem that has left tens of millions Technically, it wasn’t a State that the media is the enemy of of Americans unable to afford of the Union, as that speech is the American people. insurance was greeted by Demo- given after the President has I watched the speech and crats’ thumbs-down. been in offi ce for a year. Simi- reviewed it again the next morn- I liked the speech. Others Oliver Hazard Perry, United States of America, Home Port: larly, President Obama’s fi rst ing. It was a good speech. Even did, too. Even CNN admits that Newport, RI. For details visit www.sailboston.com. address to a joint session of better than I expected. I wanted 70% of Americans approved. Congress in 2009 was not, of- to write about it. But the news Meanwhile, over at the far left, fi cially, a “State of the Union.” story is not the speech. The story fake news Washington Post, one A Google search on that speech is how the Democrats totally opinion writer titled her column News Briefs return just one news report embarrassed themselves. As “Great news: President Trump by Sal Giarratani pointing out that bit of politi- one writer, a former Democrat did not bite any bats in half dur- cal trivia. So there we go — if wrote in a post on PJ Media, “Is ing his address to Congress!” we follow the reasoning of the February 28, 2017, the Night the Whatever you call Tuesday’s Democrats Look Like mainstream media, an address Democratic Party Died?” speech, one thing is clear; the They Got a Little Smarter to a joint session of Congress Several female Democrats in state of the Democratic Party is The Democrats appear to have gotten a little smarter, during a president’s fi rst year in the chamber wore white, a nod deplorable. learning something useful from the outcome of the Trump victory. Former Labor Secretary, and Justice Department lawyer Tom Perez beat out the very liberal U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, who was once a big fan of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, for Democratic Immigration Yesterday & Today Party National Chairman. Yes, the vote was close, 235 by Rosemary LaBonte to 200, but at least the party leadership didn’t go with the ultra-liberal divisiveness of Ellison, which would The following letter was written by Rosemary LaBonte to the Editor of the Orange County Register have made Republicans happy to beat up on in the back in 2006 in response to other letters that were published on the subject of immigration. It was not media. published, but was subsequently circulated online by her husband David. Although eleven years old Perez did appoint Ellison as vice chair to placate every now, the commentary is still relevant. In light of the current debate on illegal immigration, we thought Bernie/Hillary fan. it would be of interest to our readers. “Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose.” Now we must wait and see what actions and what Let us know what you think! strategy the Democrats use to counter the Trump Dear Editor, be documented. Some would for a future of prosperity. appeal, even for many dissatisfi ed Democrats who ran So many letter writers have even get down on their hands Most of their children came from Hillary Clinton November 8th. It’s time to watch based their arguments on how and knees and kiss the ground. of age when World War II broke and see. this land is made up of immi- They made a pledge to uphold out. My father fought alongside Two New Things about Trump grants. Ernie Lujan, for one, the laws and support their new men whose parents had come This past week, I found out two new things about suggests we should tear down country in good and bad times. straight over from Germany, It- President Trump I had not previously known. He has the Statue of Liberty because They made learning English a aly, France and Japan. None of a conceal carry license and he loves, loves, and loves the people now in question primary rule in their new Ameri- these 1st generation Americans meatloaf. aren’t being treated the same as can households and some even ever gave any thought about I just thought you might like to know this, too. those who passed through Ellis changed their names to blend what country their parents had Catholic Church Jumps Island and other ports of entry. in with their new home. come from. They were Ameri- into Sanctuary Status Maybe we should turn to our They had waved good-bye to cans fi ghting Hitler, Mussolini I just heard that the Bishop of San Diego has gone full history books and point out their birth place to give their and the Emperor of Japan. force into supporting illegals in his diocese. He wants to people like Mr. Lujan why children a new life and did ev- They were defending the United Catholics to become “disrupters” of Trump’s policies. today’s American is not will- erything in their power to help States of America as one people. Hey, if you want to support illegals inside churches, ing to accept this new kind of their children assimilate into When we liberated France, no then perhaps, you might think twice about your federal immigrant any longer. Back in one culture. Nothing was hand- one in those villages were look- TAX EXEMPTION STATUS. 1900, when there was a rush ed to them. No free lunches, no ing for the French-American or from all areas of Europe to come welfare, no labor laws to protect the German-American or the (Continued on Page 10) to the United States, people them. All they had were the Irish-American. The people of had to get off a ship and stand skills and craftsmanship they in a long line in New York and had brought with them to trade (Continued on Page 10)

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Restauranteur of the Year A weekly column highlighting some of the more interesting aspects of our ancestry...our lineage...our roots. AUGUSTUS THE LITERARIAN

The literary talents of Augustus were on a par with the best Romans of his time. At a very early age, he directed his intellectual efforts towards oratory and liberal studies. Even while engaged in some of his wars, with all of the accompanying problems, he is said to have read, written, and given recitations every day. Most of his short speeches were written in advance and then recited from memory. He also adopted a practice of reading from a prepared manuscript. This helped him to avoid the danger of for- getting important facts or wasting time in memorizing long speeches. of speed, he would say “quicker He was always very concerned than you can cook asparagus,” about being misquoted. He a fool was called a “dolt,” dark Five Industry Leaders were honored by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association for their used the prepared manuscript became “darkish,” and a mad excellence in the industry and leadership: Donato Frattaroli, Massachusetts Restaurant As- when speaking in the Senate, person was a “blockhead.” To sociation Chairman of the Board and Owner of Il Molo and Captain Fishbones, Rob Cotton of to the people, to his soldiers, feel badly was to “feel fl at,” and Retail Control Solutions, Ayr Muir of Clover Food Lab, Charlie Perkins of Boston Restaurant important individuals, and a weak person was a “beet.” Group, Frank DePasquale of DePasquale Ventures, Kevin Long of Big Night Entertainment even to his wife, Livia. With He encouraged men of talent and Bob Luz, CEO/President of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. Livia, he always wrote out and by listening with courtesy read from a notebook to avoid and patience to their poetry, On Monday night, February 27, 2017, the the Year. A North End power-house, Depasquale saying too little, too much, speeches, and dialogues. He Massachusetts Restaurant Association held its is best known for his exceptional and award- or to avoid being misquoted was an excellent judge of annual Awards Dinner celebrating fi ve leaders winning North End restaurant concepts later. At other times when composition and a true critic of in the industry, including Frank DePasquale that include Bricco, Mare Oyster Bar, and discussing important matters poetry. The Court of Augustus is of Depasquale Ventures as Restauranteur of Quattro. with Livia off the cuff, he would said to have become a school of jot down what he had said and culture. He was an enthusiastic immediately read it back to her. patron of the arts and friend to I wonder how many husbands great writers like Ovid, Horace, Boston Public Schools Student Artwork on Display of today wish that they had Virgil, and Livy. acquired that habit? Augustus also loved good at State Transportation Building He practiced his elocution architecture and often boasted constantly and developed a that he had found Rome a city of United through Art Exhibit Includes very pleasant and characteristic brick, but left it a city of marble. manner of speech, avoiding It was also said that one could Student Work from 90 Massachusetts Communities the complexity of farfetched not walk down the street during Six Boston Public Schools (BPS) students students’ talent on full display.” words. His chief aim was to this time and not have his shoes who attend the Mario Umana Academy in East The Umana students’ work is part of United express his thoughts as clearly covered with the characteristic Boston now have their artwork on display at Through Art, the only statewide Youth Art Month as possible. He called Mark white marble dust. The reign the State Transportation Building as part of exhibit in Massachusetts, which features student Antony a madman for writing of Augustus has often been an exhibit sponsored by the Massachusetts Art work from more than 90 cities and towns. to be admired rather than to be called the “Augustan Age,” Education Association during national Youth Mia Hosokawa, a second-grade student who understood. and became synonymous with Art Month. lives in East Boston, said, “I like art because you Augustus used many great architectural, literary, and The students’ artwork is publicly viewable can make anything you want using any material favorite expressions in his artistic advances. In addition, weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, now through you want. When I make art, my mind fl ows with daily conversation, expressions the name of the Roman month March 31, 2017. ideas. Art is beautiful because any color, any pat- which he probably originated “Sextilis” was changed to “Arts education absolutely adds value to stu- tern, is art. Everyone can make art. I feel proud himself. People who never pay August in his honor. dents’ overall experiences in the classroom,” said because I like my art and I feel like showing it their bills were said to “pay on NEXT WEEK: Julie Burros, Chief of Arts and Culture for the to a lot of people during the United Through Art the Greek calends,” or, speaking The Insatiable Augustus City of Boston. “We thank the State Transporta- exhibit is a special opportunity.” tion Building for showcasing the artwork of these Youth Art Month recognizes student skills young students, which allows them to see the through visual arts experiences and emphasizes Leave the importance of their work and encourages their the value of arts education for all children. 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Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Anniversary Celebration 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 March 31, 2017 e-mail: [email protected] It’s been a busy and rich Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com quarter century for the cre- ative youth development East Subscriptions in the United States $35.00 yearly Boston nonprofit ZUMIX. Published weekly by Founded in 1991, its lead- Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, ers set out to empower youth Boston, MA 02113 through music to make strong USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA positive change in their lives, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the their communities, and the POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 world. At the 25 year mark, ZUMIX celebrates many mile- James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma stones, including serving over 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 10,000 youths and becoming Vol. 121 - No. 9 Friday, March 3, 2017 the “second home” for many; winning the National Arts and OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions Humanities Youth Program time of political unrest, es- power FM station (LPFM) 24 of this our adopted country the United States of America: Award in 2011, presented by pecially among East Boston’s hours daily. One goal is to air To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey the First Lady Michelle Obama; immigrant community, we are diverse music and content that them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of expanding into its 3-fl oor fi re- proud to support youth and refl ects the many voices and civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater house location, which houses their families, and provide perspectives of the community. and better than we found it. its many types of music in- an outlet for the community Another is to help youth build struction, a state-of-the-art to come together, create, col- communication and leadership GUEST EDITORIAL recording studio, and an all- laborate, and have their voices skills, and increase media liter- ages live concert venue; and heard.” acy among the next generation in September 2016, after 10 “Kids fi nd positive reinforce- of community leaders. America is Going to Pot years of streaming its youth ment, build community, and Over the years, ZUMIX has radio station online, launch- learn skills year-after-year, been supported by profes- and I Don’t Mean Pot ing 94.9 ZUMIX Radio, a com- shares ZUMIX Board Presi- sional musicians including by Sal Giarratani munity radio station. And last dent Steven Snyder. “ZU- Will Dailey, Buffalo Tom’s year, Boston Landmark’s Or- MIX’s staff and teaching artists Bill Janovitz, The Ballroom America has been navigating through some tough times chestra commissioned Gram- have been able to be part of Thieves, Ali McGuirk, Pile, La- in recent years, and the most recent uptick keeps pushing my-nominated composer Gon- helping kids develop their trell James, Tim Gearan, Dr. us further off course. Our Founding Fathers, yes “Fathers,” zalo Grau to work with ZUMIX goals and dreams, and bear Loco, Peter Mulvey, Speedy I said it, must be rolling over in their graves watching students over eight months, witness to overcoming strug- Ortiz, Akrobatic, and Debo America imploding its long-held core values and culture. culminating with a live con- gles and succeeding. We plan Band. And, in 2016, interna- Pat Buchanan warned America back at the Republican cert performance on Boston’s on ZUMIX thriving into the tional recording artists Pearl National Convention in Houston in 1992, during his Hatch Shell. next quarter century of serving Jam donated a percentage of presidential challenge to President George H.W. Bush’s To close out the 25th anniver- our youth.” their two concerts at Fenway re-election bid. Liberals thought he was off the wall, and sary, ZUMIX will host Boston ZUMIX after-school pro- Park to the nonprofi t, similar the Republican establishment at the time attempted to turn DJs for ZUMIX, a fundraising grams serve youth ages 7 to their 2006 TD Garden con- Buchanan into a fringe voice. party where DJs from Bos- through 18. Areas of instruc- certs donation. Who’s having the last laugh today? Too bad what he said ton’s radio, past and present, tion include live sound en- Since 2014, ZUMIX has appears to be coming true today, as we fi ght the Cultural will spin short sets. The event gineering, studio recording, provided in-house academic War, and the other side appears to be winning with the will be broadcast live on 94.9 radio broadcasting, songwrit- support, as well as college help of the Liberal Fake News and progressive Never Trump ZUMIX Radio. Boston DJs ing, piano, vocal instruction, and career readiness support, resistors. for ZUMIX takes place Fri- African drums, bass guitar, through its Pathways Program, st Latest news out of Washington: President Trump recently day, March 31 , at 8:00 pm at drums, guitar, dance, and open to all participants. Path- did the right thing by handing back transgender rights ZUMIX, located at 260 Sumner more. ZUMIX teaching artists ways has hosted career panels decisions back to the states. The liberals are all up in arms Street in East Boston. Tickets are professional musicians and featuring notable Boston lead- like Attorney General Maura Healey here in Massachusetts. may be purchased online at teachers from Berklee College ers in the music industry such At a press conference shortly after Trump’s directive was www.zumix.org, or by calling of Music, New England Con- as Sadie Dupuis of Speedy released, she had children on stage to talk about the 617-568-9777. servatory, Harvard University, Ortiz (Women In Music), Maura “ZUMIX is so lucky to have and other acclaimed colleges. Johnston of The Boston Globe Transgender Bill that would mandate that bathrooms, made so many friends and ZUMIX’s in-school programs (Women in Music), Brendon showers, etc., be open to all on the basis of gender built so many bridges through- (made possible by EdVes- Downey, The Sinclair (Audio identity. She says the federal government must stand up out Boston and beyond,” tors) take place at East Bos- Tech), Danny Mekonnen of for Transgender Rights for all in America. Seems anyone says Madeleine Steczynski, ton High School and Mario Debo Band (Performance), Rafi who opposes transgender rights to use whatever bathroom co-founder and executive di- Umana Academy in East Bos- Sofer of Q Division Studios they wish has now become a bully to be punished. The rector of ZUMIX, “from the ton. In 2016, 100% of ZUMIX (Audio Tech), Audrey Harrer of only bullies I see are the likes of Healey trying to change staff, instructors, participants, youth graduated high school Berklee College of Music (Mu- cultural norms from her Bully Pulpit. schools, area businesses, and over the last fi ve years, sic Therapy and Education), Recently, Chris Cuomo got into big trouble when he foundations, to corporate sup- 90% were accepted to college. Adam 12 of RadioBDC (Radio started blasting away on Twitter about transgender rights port. It’s been my true pleasure ZUMIX serves the families of and Broadcast) among others. with opponents. Reportedly, someone asked him how he to watch so many youth fi nd East Boston and surround- Local groups like The Ballroom would feel if a guy went into the same bathroom as his themselves and develop into ing neighborhoods, including Thieves and Pile have addition- daughter, and Cuomo attacked the father who was tweeting confident, authentic young many of Latino and immigrant ally led songwriting workshops as being intolerant. He never responded to the question adults. We’re thrilled that descent; 95% of its youth are in collaboration with ZUMIX’s asked. He was immediately removed as host of his CNN alumni keep in touch, share low-income. Rock Ed Program. show as the network did some damage control. Social media their accomplishments, and 94.9 ZUMIX Radio, “Powered For many youth, ZUMIX is has gone wild over Cuomo’s dumb comments. Many are make it a point to give back.” by Youth,” is ZUMIX’s commu- the inspiration to further their longing to see him canned by CNN. Count me among them. “In addition,” Steczynski nity radio station broadcast- studies and the opportunity for Listen, before I stop this piece, I need to add something continues, “as a second home ing the voices and culture of further development in the mu- to this discussion. When it comes to sanctuary cities for many youth, ZUMIX pro- Boston’s youth through music, sic and the arts. A testament to and states, liberals want the right to decide what to do vides a safe space for young stories, and bilingual conver- the strength of the ZUMIX com- themselves under the concept of “federalism,” which is people, support for working sation. After streaming online munity is that many program basically the same thing as “states’ rights.” However, no parents, and vital neighbor- for 10 years, ZUMIX Radio alumni return years later to good liberal would ever let those words fall off their tongues. hood stability. In the current began broadcasting as a low- work at ZUMIX. Say “States Rights,” and the fi rst thing you think of is George Wallace’s resistance of integration. We are a nation of laws; some come from the federal North End Brownie Girl Scout Troop #72123 government, and others come from individual states. Liberals believe in big government when it helps them FOOD DRIVE and in States rights when that concept helps them, too. The North End Brownie Girl Scout Troop If you are not able to fi nd a drop-off box, However, can you have it both ways without being a #72123 would love your donations for their please email [email protected]. hypocrite? Thank God that the Democrats lost with Hillary Food Drive to help people in need. They are We are coordinating with a partner that Clinton. Can you imagine how much worse things could collecting non-perishables (i.e., canned, dry will receive the food collected from this Food actually be today without Trump in offi ce? pastas, rice, cereals, etc.) Drive and, hopefully, show our Brownies You might see drop-off boxes in a number behind the scenes, what happens to the of places. Our Brownies are asking permis- food. The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors sion to place collection boxes at the following We thank you in advance for participating are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its locations: North End Boston Public Library, in this Girl Scout “Fly into Action” com- publisher or editor. Photo submissions are accepted by the Post- South End Boston Public Library, Eliot Lower munity project through which the girls use Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. There is a $5 School, Eliot Upper School, St. John School, their leadership skills to feel empowered and charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via Nazzaro Center, Fire Station, and other build- help others. e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. ings around the neighborhood. The North End Brownie Girl Scout Leaders PAGE 4 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 3, 2017 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore Mad for March! by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz THINKING OUT LOUD of today. I also admire the way the women’s holidays of March by Sal Giarratani highlight the plight of women worldwide, calling people to Has America Entered action. 4) St. Patrick’s Day: A into a Period of “Civil War”??? Bostonian simply cannot avoid “Much of the media ... not all of it — is very, very dishonest. St. Patrick’s Day, and with Honestly, it’s fake news.” good reason! This holiday — President Donald J. Trump brims with the joy of the im- minent spring during a tran- “I have yet to meet an executive who says management by chaos sitional month when buds and yelling and berating constituencies is an effective way to run still only shyly poke their a business.” heads out of trees and much — Ethan Burris, associate professor, of the ground remains muddy. University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business St. Patrick’s Day colors the The Alt Left “Never Trump” still believe in the media be- world with green, especially resistance is so out of the loop, lieved those rumors were true. in the form of the cheerful especially when you see the Governors across the country, shamrock and leprechaun The recent spate of warm, a cloudy sky, propelled by a movement’s patron saint is many Republican, held press decorations that adorn homes sixty-plus degree weather has brisk breeze and practically Elizabeth Warren. If you listen conferences denouncing the and businesses, forbearers to placed me in the mindset of swimming in misty rain. The close to those dissidents who roundup plan. the lush spring vegetation. spring, a fact which is only next day, I can venture outside abhor Trump’s victory, you have When it comes to the media, March 17th, the feast of St. enhanced by the arrival of the in a t-shirt and see leaf buds to believe they will need some trust in it if you wish, but al- Patrick, calls for wearing my month of March. Finally, it ap- peeking out in the sunshine. psych meds very soon. What’s ways verify what you’re read- favorite green shirt, for blast- pears that we can leave the last The unpredictable weather is with the comparison of Trump ing. Today’s mainstream media ing traditional Irish folk music dregs of winter behind! Spring part of March’s unique charm, to Big Brother and an Orwellian and places like Facebook or from my iPhone, and for ebul- arrives in March, the month and it keeps us looking for- State? This is 2017, and not AOL should never be your only lient family gatherings where of delicate fl ower buds, bright ward to spring. “1984.” source of news. AOL, in fact, is we feast on fresh spring salads green shamrocks and the re- 2) Spring Fever Abounds: Political commentator Kyle starting to look like the offi cial and thick slabs of soda bread. birth of vegetation. Hopefully On March 12th, Daylight Sav- Smith said it best recently, voice of the Democratic Party in 5) St. Joseph’s Day: the unpredictable New England ings Time will begin, heralding “Here’s a simple test for detect- much the same way Pravda was St. Joseph’s Day arrives on climate will soon allow me to longer days. I love the thrill of ing whether you are living in to Russia’s Communist Party. March 19th, two days after put away my heavy winter coat, unexpected daytime, of walk- George Orwell’s 1984. If you feel Speaking of the Russia’s the festivities for St. Patrick making room for my light jack- ing outside at fi ve o’clock and free to tell everyone you’re living Communist Party, I found a conclude. This holiday, par- ets and fl oral dresses. March seeing dappled sunlight on the in 1984, you aren’t.” great quote from Leo Tolstoy, ticularly revered in Italian- has always sparked such hope forest trees. It energizes me Lately, all we have been read- “History would be a wonderful American communities, al- inside me precisely because and makes me appreciative ing in our objectionable, not thing — if only it were true.” lows me the opportunity to it tastes and feels like spring, of the cycle of time. However, objective, news media is how Substitute the word “news” celebrate and take pride in fresh and minty and green. sundry other signs of spring unhinged the President has for “history,” and you have the my Italian heritage. My father I know I am not alone in my appear in March. The green been sounding, and how chaotic opinion of most Americans to- would always bring home excitement; after all, the pres- shoots of the fi rst crocuses the Trump Administration has day toward our Fourth Estate, zeppole, or Italian doughnuts, ence of the spring equinox in and daffodils look striking been acting. Not really the case which appears to becoming the around St. Joseph’s Day. March imbues the month with against the dark, damp soil. though. “Fifth Column.” Italians also celebrate this the symbolism of regeneration Red-breasted robins chirp How would you like to wake Oh, before ending, I must holiday with outdoor excur- and renewal across many cul- the arrival of spring as they up as Trump, facing endless at- talk about U.S. Senator John sions and picnics, marking it tures. Italian traditions, for ex- scamper among the woods. tacks from the other side? He’s McCain, and his recent lash- as a decidedly spring festival. ample, pay homage to the new The other day I went to an out- taking fi re from seemingly ev- ing of the President for labeling This is the time of year, after life which blossoms in March. door mall, and marveled at the eryone--liberal Democrats, Re- the press as an “enemy of the all, when my father and his Inspired by folk customs and number of people promenad- publican Establishment types, American people,” a label a “dic- childhood friends would wan- my own personal recollections, ing about and enjoying the and the crazies who haven’t tator” might use. Once again, I der the Abruzzi countryside of I compiled a list of fi ve reasons nice weather, fi nally emerging let up since the aftermath of ask, shouldn’t the senator just their youth, smelling the new why March appeals to me im- from their winter hibernation. November 8, 2016. These folks become a Democrat? peach blossoms and watching mensely. These are the reasons March is a glorious doorway, have been trying to build a wall McCain went on NBC’s Meet farmers ready their fi elds for why I eagerly await the third preparing us for the wonderful around Trump, keeping him the Press, and said if you want spring planting. month of the year and all its spring to come. from effectively doing anything to preserve democracy, “you So there you go — five associated pleasures. 3) You Go, Girl: March 8th without some liberal-inspired have to have a free and at many absolutely wonderful tradi- 1) March Weather: We all is International Women’s Day. turmoil. times adversarial press.” I guess tions and customs to love in have heard the saying that In Italy, this date is commemo- The Boston Globe, on Febru- we will be seeing much more of March. From blustery winds March comes in like a lion and rated as la Festa della Donna. ary 18th, ran a large drawing McCain on NBC, eh? to scarlet-feathered robins, goes out like a lamb. There is The beautiful mimosa fl ower, of Donald Trump’s head with Jeff Kuhner, on one of his from delicate mimosa fl owers actually a corollary to that fa- which blooms early in March, his head opened up wide for recent WRKO radio shows, to lively shamrocks to creamy mous proverb: if March comes serves as the symbolic emblem inspection. Four letters to the thought America was going zeppole, March abounds with in like a lamb, it will go out of this holiday for Italians. editor ran with that image. to stay divided for a while. He unique and indelible heralds like a lion. This just goes to International Women’s Day Three of them were written by thought America had entered of spring. We should all take show the changeable nature of serves to celebrate women’s either psychiatrists or psycholo- a period of civil war. This time the opportunity to start March weather in March. The Italians rights and raise awareness gists. The end result to me was not between the North and — or any other month, for that even repeat a dictum which in- of issues affecting women psychiatrists and psychologists South, or with guns, but a matter — by looking around us tones: “Marzo pazarello, guar- around the world. Similarly, should be barred from writing civil war fought over ideas and and making a list of at least fi ve da il sole e prendi l’ombrello.” March is Women’s History letters to newspapers. culture. Our President scares special aspects of the month Translated, this means: “Crazy Month in the United States. To date, President Trump the other side, and they still that bring us the most joy. By March, look at the sun and As a history teacher, I love still has much support across can’t believe he actually won. doing so, each day of the year grab the umbrella.” The prov- exploring the past for strong the nation, the same support The war is on, according to the becomes its own present, yield- erb certainly rings true for my female role models whose he received to win the election. Kuhnerman. One side will win ing its treasure to all those who own memories of March. One dedication and courage pave The media in this country has out the day. We need to be the seek to appreciate it. day, I may be walking under the way for the women leaders turned sour, like milk with a winners because it will create past due date. 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THEATRE NOTES BY BOBBY FRANKLIN Stage Kiss The Lyric Stage, 140 Clarendon St., Bosotn Through March 26th “She” has left her husband Harrison (Craig Mathers) and her daughter Angela (Theresa Nguyen) to be with “He.” “He’s” former girlfriend Laurie (Gillian Mackay-Smith) and Harrison have taken up with each other. Angela’s reaction to all of this is not hurt but anger that doesn’t seem all that real. She also seems quite self-centered. And this is why things don’t quite work in the second act. While there are plenty of funny situations, we are still seeing a marriage torn apart and a child whose mother has walked out on her. I never got Sarah Ruhl’s Stage Kiss, an exaggeration of what many the sense anybody really was now playing at the Lyric Stage, actors have been through. Mr. feeling much pain about all is two plays within a play that McGarrahan as Schwalbach is that had happened. Towards center on the problems that the perfect straight man. His the end, Craig Mathers gives arise when former lovers are timing is excellent as he knows a very moving and well-done cast opposite each other in a just when to deliver a line or monologue about marriage revival of a 1930s melodrama a look to allow the lines to that feels out of place, as he which is also about two former sink in. I have seen him in a appears to be the only one lovers. number of productions and he who grasps what has really “He” (Alexander Platt) and has yet to disappoint. happened. The lines he delivers Artu Rosti cceria & Tratt oria “She” (Celeste Oliva), the “He” is played by Alexander include “Marriage is about former lovers who haven’t seen Platt. “He,” shallow and self- repetition. Every night the sun Celebrates 25 Years each other in over ten years, centered, lives just in the goes down, the moon comes are brought together when moment. He seems not at all up, and you have another trying out for roles in a revival concerned with the fact that chance to be good. Romance is of a 1930s Noel Coward-style “She” is married and has a not about repetition.” Beautiful play, The Last Kiss. Sexual child. At first, this doesn’t seem words, and while “She” does go tension immediately arises, as important as the laughs keep back to him, I don’t believe it old passions become inflamed. coming and it is amazing to see is the words that have moved “She,” who is now married and the set for The Last Kiss come her. Her shallowness still rings has a daughter while “He” is in together as the action moves through. Without an emotional a relationship with a women along. The play begins with an investment in the characters, from either Iowa or Illinois almost bare stage that evolves it is hard to feel much even (you’ll understand when you into a beautiful setting with when listening to these lovely see it), don’t take long to act on lovely costumes. It is magical words so well delivered by Mr. their desires. to see as it happens bit by bit Mathers. Make no mistake; the first act while the lights are dimmed. Now, I do have to say of this play is very funny. Ms. Director Courtney O’Connor something here about Michael Oliva as “She” is a positive riot also plays a bit with the Hisamoto, who plays a number as she reads for the part in front audience on when intermission of parts including Kevin the of director Adrian Schwalbach is to begin. It is all fun and a understudy in The Last Kiss (Will McGarrahan). It is her nice touch. and a pimp in the play in first time trying out for a In Act II, things begin to falter Detroit. Mr. Hisamoto almost production in years and Oliva a bit. The Last Kiss has been steals this production. He plays the part with a frenetic a flop and now “He” and “She” is positively hilarious in his humor that conveys “She’s” are teaming up with Adrian scenes with Ms. Oliva in Act self-doubt. I couldn’t help but in a new play he has written 1. Their kissing scene is side- think this might not be much of and is producing in Detroit. splitting funny. Every time he steps onto the stage, you can feel his energy. His presence is subtle, but very strong. He can elicit laughter with just a sidewards glance. He is a very Artu Rosticceria & Trattoria, located at 6 Prince Street, has talented young actor and I been serving the North End community and its many visitors hope we get to see more of him to rave reviews for 25 years. Pictured above, Gianni Frattaroli soon. and mom Nancy, owner and founder, celebrated Artu’s Silver Stage Kiss may have some Anniversary this week. Technically, Gianni was there when flaws, but it is still a production Nancy opened Artu 25 years ago … he just hadn’t been born worth seeing. It is refreshing yet! to sit in a theater and laugh. It is nice in this very heated political era to be able to step away from all the arguing and be able to escape for a couple of hours. Theatre plays many roles in our society. Some of it is political. But it is also Mattéo Gallo important that it gives us a break from the anxieties that creep into our lives. Stage Kiss o Appraisals does that. Lyricstage.com Sales & Rentals

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The Board of oldest of three children. building of this monastery was Governors has recognized a group of outstanding Americans of When still in the cradle, the occasion of a great outburst Italian descent who have made important contributions to their Francis suffered from a swelling of enthusiasm and devotion on profession, to society, and to the Italian-American community. which endangered the sight of the part of the people, both poor The I Migliori Honorees are: one of his eyes. His parents and noble, towards Francis. Dr. Luciana Burdi - Architecture and Engineering Management vowed to Saint Francis that After papal approval in 1474, Dr. Nicola De Santis - Consul General of Italy for New England their son should pass an entire the order spread through Italy Joseph Faro - Development Entrepreneur year in one of the friaries of his to France, Spain, Germany, and Philip Frattaroli, Esq. - Entrepreneur-Business and Politics Order wearing the “little habit” Bohemia. The ailing King Louis Richard J. Gavegnano - Finance and Banking Innovator of St Francis if he were cured, XI of France induced Pope Sixtus Karyn Polito - Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts a not-uncommon practice in IV to send Francis to him in his Anthony Sammarco - Author-Historian the Middle Ages. The child fi nal days (1483). Successive Dr. Steven R. Ultrino - State Representative and Educator was immediately cured. At monarchs built monasteries for Marjorie Cahn - President’s Award - Contributions to the Italian age eleven, he entered a Francis, keeping him in France Community friary of the Franciscan Order until his death. By 1506, when to fulfi ll the vow made by his humility. Humility was to be the Pope Julius II approved the Consider this announcement as an invitation to attend the I parents. hallmark of the brothers as it defi nitive Minim rule, Francis Migliori Awards Dinner on Saturday evening, April 1, 2017, at the After spending a year at had been in Francis’ personal had established a Second Order Hyatt Harborside Hotel, Boston Logan Airport, 101 Harborside the Franciscan friary in San life. for nuns and a Third Order for Drive, East Boston, 617-568-1234. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres Marco, Italy, he went with his Abstinence from meat and lay persons. at 6:00 pm; dinner at 7:00 pm. Dinner tickets are $75.00 each. parents on a pilgrimage to other animal products became Francis spent the last three Proceeds from the dinner benefi t the Pirandello Scholarship Fund. Assisi, Rome, and other places a “fourth vow” of his religious months of his life in entire Reservations may be made by sending your check made out to of devotion. Returning to Paola, order, along with the traditional solitude, preparing for death. Pirandello Lyceum to Pirandello c/o M. Capogreco, 182 Orient he selected a secluded cave on vows of poverty, chastity and On Good Friday[, he gathered Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128. Indicate the names of persons his father’s estate and there, obedience. Francis instituted his followers together and gave attending. at the age of fourteen, he be- the continual, year-round them his last instructions and We are pleased to have Stefano Salimbeni, broadcast journalist came a hermit living in soli- observance of this diet to revive appointed a Vicar General. for RAI Italia, as our Master of Ceremonies; and Frank Zarba and tude. Later, he found a more the tradition of fasting during He then received the last rites Ray Carvicchio for your listening and dancing pleasure. secluded cave on the sea coast, Lent. The call to non-violence and asked to have the Passion For additional information, you may contact Dorothy Maio at near Paola. Here he remained and absence of cruelty was according to St. John read 781-245-6536 or [email protected], or Maria Capogreco at for about six years living in expressed through veganism, or out to him. While it was being 617-567-1233 or [email protected]. prayer and mortification. not doing harm to any creature. read, he died on April 2, 1507, The Pirandello Lyceum congratulates this year’s I Migliori Others joined him and in 1435 He followed a vegan diet, not almost a week after his 91st awardees and we look forward to sharing this evening with you. he established his fi rst friary of only free from animal fl esh, but birthday. Hermits of St. Francis of Assisi, also from all animal-derived Saint Francis of Paola was which he named Fratres Minim foods, such as eggs and dairy Canonized by Pope Leo X in (“Least Brothers”) to signify its products 1519. 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Chapter in history (Solution on Page 9) Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 3, 2017 PAGE 7 Our Italian Inheritance by Prof./Cav. Philip J. Di Novo Freeway No one needs dead tradition- organizations and institutions alism. What Italian-Americans vibrant? Who will support our Says ... need is a living tradition. One Italian-American newspapers, that is alive and it comes to magazines, radio and television Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much negotiating us from those who have died. programs? on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to answer read- We need to learn to be an eth- There are those who throw ers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can email your questions to nic group with vision and be up their hands and say we can’t [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please driven to succeed. From early do anything because it’s too keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. childhood to the thresholds of late! I do think the challenges adulthood, we must pass on are serious, but there are still I Came Across this Article and Thought I Would Share it with My Readers our Italian heritage. It is not an enough people in our commu- option, but a necessity; our nity who can keep our Italian How Homeless Dogs are Helping Troubled Kids young people have the right — heritage alive in the United The best part of the day for Tommy learned how to train leash and started working with and in my opinion the obligation States. a group of boys in a juvenile the dogs gently with positive her to get her out of her com- — to study and learn. And, it is The following are just a few detention center in Midland, reinforcement by using treats fort zone. I couldn’t have gotten our responsibility to give them things that we should do: Eval- Georgia, is playing with dogs. to reward positive behavior (for her over her shyness without the best possible opportunities uate how we are spending The boys are responsible for example, when the dogs obeyed everyone else’s help. If we see in this regard. our disposable income. Spend taking care of and training sev- commands like “sit” and “stay”); someone struggling on the Are we squandering our in- money on ways in which we can eral dogs and the animals repay negative behavior was ignored. team, we help them train their heritance? Our Italian ances- educate our young people. If we them by providing a sense of Positive rewards and patience dog.” In addition to teaching tors scraped, saved, and sac- offer scholarships, require the purpose and unconditional love. yield positive results. We don’t the boys how to safely handle rifi ced to build churches and recipients to do service in our The Georgia Department of endorse negative reinforcement. and train the dogs, community institutions in which they could organizations and institutions. Juvenile Justice’s Rescue 2 Even if the kids get frustrated, volunteers educate the youths bring their faith and values Businesses could support the Restore program began in 2014 they don’t take it out on the on a variety of animal topics, from their homeland. But, our Italian-American media insti- with the intent to improve the dogs. Participating in Rescue 2 including dog behavior, body inheritance is much more than tutions. Cooperation among quality of life for youths housed Restore is a privilege. To qualify, language, animal abuse and just buildings and property. It Italian-American organizations in Georgia juvenile detention youths must remain on good cruelty, rescue, and adoption is a legacy of what our people and federations really is a centers, and to provide a second behavior and do well in school. from animal shelters. offered, contributed, and sacri- great example. I urge every chance at adoption for homeless Behavioral health professionals They discuss proper animal fi ced so that we have what we Italian-American to go the extra dogs that otherwise might have help select boys to make sure care, such as a good diet, plenty posess today. It is their spirit mile in supporting our institu- been euthanized. they are the right fit for the of exercise and play, regular that endures within us. Their tions. Give generously with Training Dogs to be Good program. The benefi ts are well veterinary check-ups and vac- foresight in making needed both talent and treasure. Only Pets: During the fi rst year of worth the effort, according to cines, and the benefi ts of spay- changes and adaptations so after we make the necessary the program, approximately 30 Tommy. Dogs like Pansy, a bor- ing and neutering to reduce the that we might be successful in sacrifi ces will we see things turn youths at detention centers in der-collie mix, and Joy, an Akita number of animals in shelters. the United States should make around. I also invite you to use Georgia participated in Rescue mix, have provided comfort, I Think about My Dog First: us grateful. Our legacy is from your Italian creativity and fi nd 2 Restore, acting as full-time companionship, love, and fun. The education and animal- our Italian immigrant ancestors additional ways to keep our caregivers for the dogs by feed- Tommy has learned discipline assisted activities have already who came before us, who kept Italian-American community ing, cleaning, walking, and and other character traits that helped many at-risk youths their values and generously vibrant. training them. The routine is have helped him calm down, and the dogs they love. The shared them — they were so I agree with Richard Gambino rigorous. The boys at the juve- focus on his studies, and even Rescue 2 Restore program offers very proud of their nationality when he said “The myth of be- nile detention centers start their pass the General Educational something to look forward to and loved being Italian. They ing purely American is unten- days by walking and feeding Development (GED) high school each day. As Ron, age 18, says, gave of themselves and of their able logically, psychologically, their dogs at 5:00 am and us- equivalency test. “Without the “When I wake up in the morn- gifts and talents – and gave us a and sociologically.” Many of us ing their lunch break to check dogs, I never would have got- ing, the fi rst thing I think about legacy rooted in faith, tradition, have not been washed clean on the dogs. They provide basic ten my GED,” Tommy says, is my dog. I can’t wait to see customs, and history. of our ethnic identity. We are obedience training for about an “They taught me patience; I was him, and feed and walk him.” The reason why I am writ- able to help others to utilize the hour after school and do the last able to apply that patience to When he thinks about the ing this article is because I am importance of Italian heritage. check of the day around 7:00 studying.” training being over and saying concerned that too many people We are not chauvinistic, but pm, to make sure their pups Animals Provide Health and goodbye to Ralph, Tommy has with Italian surnames have little creative ethnics, and we are have water, are clean, fed, and Social Benefi ts: With the Rescue a sad look on his face. But he or no interest in their Italian able to help Italian-Americans walked. The boys help the dogs 2 Restore program, everybody knows a new furry friend will heritage. We have not provided communicate with our ethnic earn their Canine Good Citizen wins. While the youths are show up soon, needing care, the opportunities to pass on personality centers. We have certifi cates before returning to helping to transform the lives love, and training. “They know the value of this inheritance a number of people who have the local Humane Society to of these dogs, the animals are they’ve accomplished some- to our young people. I have joined us even though they are await adoption, a routine last- helping the boys be happier, thing. We ask the Humane had a diffi cult time convincing not of Italian descent. They are ing 12 weeks. A well-behaved more productive members of Society and adopters to update many in our community that enthusiastic and have adopted dog is a safer dog. It gets adopt- society. Thanks to the human- the boys about their dogs. We we are not using our income our Italian heritage. There are ed quickly. Proud of their canine animal bond, the boys have tell them when their dogs get and other resources to solve the many opportunities at educated friends, the boys enjoy showing less depression and build many adopted and what we know serious problems we face. Look self-awareness thereby turning off their progress. On a bright valuable skills. Once the youths about the families, they feel at any Italian-American orga- it into creative ethnicity, This afternoon in Midland, Tommy are back in society, they can ap- like they’re saving homeless nization; most of the members, we must do in order to keep our (names have been changed to ply these skills when interacting pets. They’re sad to see the old especially the volunteers, are Italian inheritance alive in the protect the privacy of boys in with their families, coworkers, dogs leave, but when the new senior adults. Who will keep our United States. Rescue 2 Restore program), age and community members. Their dogs arrive, they’re excited, so 17, puts his buddy Ralph, a yel- behavior is much more appro- it balances out. low Labrador Retriever mix who priate and polite. They become I thought this was a wonder- Old North Church’s won the most improved award role models for other youths in ful story and I hope you enjoyed in his training class, on a leash the facility. it. I know I did. to practice tricks. Thanks to Tommy agrees. “I worked with T hat’s all for now … Donation Pew Box is Open Tommy, this energetic pup re- Pansy for several weeks. She REMEMBER TO PICK UP laxed and went from being the has been shy. I put her on a AFTER YOUR PET. worst walking on a leash to the best in just one week. Rescue 2 Restore dogs learn ‡.,7&+(1 %$7+ the basic commands of sit, down, stay, come, and heel, as ‡0$6215< well as special ones like fetch, roll over, and shake (paws/ %RVWRQLDQ ‡5(02'(/,1* hands). In addition, the pro- gram helps the youths. 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That’s a Two weeks ago, at a new essay by David Buckley, on My Shoulder” trails “Back The Stop & Shop over in story for another day. supermarket, a couple in line plus rare memorabilia and to God,” and Reba puts the fi n- South Boston on East Broad- DEMOCRAT CAUCUS in front had some 20-dozen photographs. The story of The ishing touches on an excellent way is always very busy. A long AT ANDRIANA? eggs in their basket, plus other Human League encompasses album with the shout out “Say time ago, it used to be the site of I walked in to Andriana’s items, too. They were in the three very distinct line-ups, all a Prayer.” Reba loves Jesus, a First National store. Well, for in Winthrop for coffee over 14 items or less express line, of which have their merits. How- and most likely, Jesus will love many years now, the rear park- the Presidents’ Day holiday but that didn’t seem to matter ever, one thing unites them: The her album! ing lot on East 4th Street turns weekend, and spotted a pow- to them. When everything was Human League is A Very British ELIZABETH NACCARATO – into a giant lake every time it wow amongst local Winthrop added up, it was over $50, and Synthesizer Group. They’re a SOUVENIR D’ITALIA rains, or as the snow melts. and East Boston Democratic they took out a crisp $100 bill group that has sold millions of elizabethnaccarato.com This body of water has grown activists. Tino Capobianco from to pay. records, inspired two genera- For those of us who have had even larger the past two years. the Winthrop School Committee Who needs that many eggs, tions of artists, written some of the opportunity to visit Italy in Pretty soon, this supermarket was there, as was Diana Hwang, and the fi rst thing that popped the all-time great classic pop person, this album of a dozen will need to start a ferry service who ran for State Senate not into my mind was a res- songs, had #1’s across Eu- instrumental tunes will bring back there, so vehicles can pass that long ago. taurant business using a su- rope and the U.S., and yet still back many happy memories. through this submerged park- Everyone was listening to permarket as their wholesaler remain fiercely independent. For those who have never been, ing lot before someone drowns, John Walsh, Deval Patrick’s with cash, not a company credit As group member Susan Ann the sounds and emotions cre- or a car sinks under. campaign manager and a former card. Sulley explained, “People think ated by Naccarato on piano will THEY STILL SELL chair of the Massachusetts Wanna bet there are taxes pop music is X Factor and we’re give you a good idea of what you JIFFY POP Democratic Party. here not being paid? Just still hankering after a Roxy- may be missing. The musical I was shocked when shopping Apparently, folks at the thinking out loud! Bowie-Donna Summer-Chic travelogue begins with “Waltz version of pop. There are three Italiano” brimming with the feel of us, two of whom have never of family and warmth. A stop in The Harvard Film Archive is Pleased to Present written a song and are pretty a cathedral in Assisi resulted in average singers, plus we’ve the pretty cut “Assisi,” which got a lead singer who doesn’t is followed by the romance of SATURDAY MATINEE consider himself a singer at all the famous “Spanish Steps,” from Saturday March 11-May 13, 2017 and can’t play any instruments a sax solo telling of lost love very well. And yet we still think with “Summer’s End,” and a The HFA welcomes children, teenagers, and debut, sings iconic songs like “A Spoonful of of ourselves as a pop group. If a vision of a dancer in the night their families on a thrilling voyage around the Sugar” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” market research group got hold was responsible for “Natasha.” world with a special collection of family-friendly and dances on the rooftops of old London with of us, they’d change absolutely The pretty “Serenade” envisions feature and short fi lms screening on select Sat- chimney-sweeping chum Bert. Nominated for everything. We shouldn’t have sitting outside a café at night urdays. Many from the HFA collection, an array thirteen Academy Awards, the ultimate family gone on as long as we have — with friends, “Romance” needs of classic and contemporary international fi lms musical took home fi ve of them, including Best we should have “gone rock” by no explanation, while her dance will be shown in their original formats — with Actress, Best Original Score, and Best Song for now, like Depeche Mode, Simple of love produces “Tango,” and subtitles when necessary — and silent fi lms will “Chim Chim Cher-ee.” The fi lm’s delightfully Minds, and U2 did. But we’re “Andrea’s Forest” is a ride on a be accompanied by live music. Special thanks: magical mix of live action and animation appears still a pop group.” Amen Susan! bumpy drive. “Intermezzo” was Karin Oehlenschlaeger — Goethe-Institut Boston. all the more splendid screening in its original WHEELER - MUSIC FROM inspired by Naccarato’s fascina- 35mm Technicolor glory. THE MOTION PICTURE tion with the gypsies and their Saturday, March 11th Directed by Robert Stevenson. With Julie An- Varése Sarabande music in Italy, and then there at 3:00 pm drews, Dick Van Dyke, and David Tomlinson. The album Wheeler features is the “Venetian Boat Song” E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial original songs and score before she sadly ends the ad- He is afraid. He is totally Live Piano Accompaniment composed by Stephen Dorff, venture with the rousing “That’s alone. He is 3 million light- Saturday. May 13th and performed by Dorff as Amore.” years from home. Captivating at 3:00 pm Wheeler Bryson. Dorff’s THE SPACE BETWEEN US - audiences of all ages, this The Adventures of Prince Achmed father, Steve, became one of MOTION PICTURE timeless story tells of the (Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Hollywood’s most in-demand SOUNDTRACK unforgettable journey of an Achmed) songwriter/composers, and a Sony Music Masterworks alien left behind and the ten- 101 years after its German three-time Grammy nominee. A combination of songs by year-old boy he befriends. premiere, Lotte Reiniger’s Stephen’s late brother Andrew singer-songwriter Ingrid Mi- Venturing ever more deeply enchanting silhouette film penned #1 hits for Kenny chaelson and the movie’s origi- into family-friendly fare after still stands as one of the Chesney and Blake Shelton, nal score by Andrew Lockington Raiders of the Lost Ark, Spiel- greatest works of animation. and a chart-topping single for results in a 19-track album. berg combines all of the dreamy wonder, adven- Rather than using the preva- Rascal Flatts. Wheeler is the The Space Between Us has ture and curiosity of childhood with the youthful lent method of painting onto story of an aspiring musician a soundtrack comprised of fears of separation and confl ict with the strange, translucent cells, Reiniger cre- from Kaufman, Texas, who orchestral elements and junk- dark world of adults. The children and their new, ated models out of cardboard and lit them from travels to Nashville with the yard items that create unique childlike friend helm the plot, as they work to fi nd below, creating the illusion of elaborate shadow lifelong dream of becoming a sounds that cater to the fi lm’s a way to return E.T. to his home planet. Since fi gures with subtle yet incredibly evocative move- country music artist, and co- story. Lockington has also writ- altered from its original state, the classic can be ment and an amazing expressivity. The fi rst stars country music legend ten and performed multiple experienced in the HFA Theater on an original full-length animated fi lm — eleven years before Kris Kristofferson. The “baker’s songs for fi lms in addition to release, widescreen print, with the whole family Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs— dozen” of songs includes a bonus writing scores. Michaelson is in celebration of its 35th anniversary. Prince Achmed was hailed a masterpiece by track, “New Mister Me,” written featured on the cuts “Smallest Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Dee Jean Renoir. Based on tales from One Thousand and performed by Kristofferson. Light” and “Stay Right Where Wallace, Henry Thomas, and Peter Coyote. and One Nights, the fi lm follows Prince Achmed True country music from the You Are.” Lockington sings on and his magical fl ying horse as they soar head- heart of Stephen Dorff! the track “Oh Caro Sollievo” Saturday, April 8th long into a series of wondrous adventures. The REBA McENTIRE – with Maeve Palmer. In addition, at 3:00 pm recently restored hand-tinted and toned 35mm SING IT NOW: Crystal Fighters contributes “At Mary Poppins print will be accompanied by live piano — adding SONGS OF FAITH & HOPE Home,” Borns offers up “10,000 When the Banks children an extra dimension of presence and pleasure to Nash Icon Emerald Pools,” Banners is ask for a nanny with a little this beautifully rendered tale. “Back to God,” the lead single responsible for “Shine a Light,” kindness and imagination, Directed by Lotte Reiniger from Reba’s double-album Sing and James Bay delivers “Need what descends from the sky to For more information and ticket go to: It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope, the Sun to Break.” Original rescue them from their stuffy hcl.harvard.edu/hfa/films/2017marmay/ topped Billboard Country and score tracks include, “I Want Edwardian unhappiness is saturday.html. Christian Gospel charts. The to Go to Mars,” “The Rover,” none other than the enigmatic Harvard Film Archive, 24 Quincy Street, Oklahoma native expresses her “No One Has to Know,” “Fall to Mary Poppins — brought to Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 495-4700 relationship with God via 20 Earth,” “Ocean,” and the fi nale, life from P. L. Travers’ popular hcl.harvard.edu/hfa gospel songs. Disc One shines “Hand on Knee.” An out-of-this- series of books. A luminous Tickets go on sale 45 minutes prior to show via best-loved classics like world soundtrack! Julie Andrews, in her screen time. The HFA does not do advance ticket sales. POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 3, 2017 PAGE 9

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED LINGUINE WITH CLAMS IN BIANCO Babbononno use to talk about to Italy and became one of the information to Dean Saluti. the unifi cation of Italy, which three liberators that unifi ed the As you may know, he is the in White Sauce took place on March 17, 1861. land of our ancestors. president of the Renaissance 2 dozen freshly steamed 1 tablespoon chopped parsley He would not arrive on Earth According to Babbononno, Lodge of the Sons of Italy in littleneck clams* (preferably fresh) for another 14 years, but from Antonio Meucci was the inventor Massachusetts. What you may 4 or 5 garlic cloves chopped Romano or Parmesan grated the way he spoke about one of of the telephone. Of course, not know is that he is the head ¼ cup of olive, canola oil, cheese the great liberators, Giuseppe I ignored this as a child. We of the Culture Commission or a mixture of both 1 pound linguine Garibaldi, you would think he were taught in school that Bell for the Sons, and that info fought with him, side-by-side. invented the telephone in the I sent him listed all of the *OPTIONAL: In place of freshly steamed clams, use two cans of In case March 17th sounds late 1800s. Meucci had several famous Italian-Americans chopped or minced clams and two bottles of clam juice available familiar, but not for anything problems. He was Italian at a whom I have researched, mainly in supermarkets. Italian, it is that we Bostonians point in time when Italians were through Wikipedia, the online celebrate Evacuation Day on new to America and not well encyclopedia. We’ve come a To steam clams: Wash clam shells thoroughly several times. that date, and St. Patrick’s Day, liked. His English skills were long, long way in the past Add about one quarter of an inch of water to saucepan and place too. With all of the Irish in and very poor at best, and he didn’t generation or two, and that on burner to heat. Then add clams. Cover and allow steaming around Boston, and with our have money enough to market includes in industry, politics, until the clamshells open. Remove saucepan from burner. Remove local history taking precedent, his invention. When he became law, medicine, education, the clams from shells and set aside. Save the broth. Italian unification seems to ill and needed medicine, his sciences, the arts, sports, and White sauce preparation: Skin and chop garlic cloves. Heat have taken a back seat. wife sold his equipment and entertainment. Our people have oil slightly in two-quart saucepan over medium heat before add- My friend and colleague, invention to purchase what he done it all, and if Babbononno ing chopped garlic. Simmer slowly. Do not brown garlic. Remove Colonel John Silva, recently needed and Bell, who had at one was alive today, he would be pan from burner for a few seconds before adding parsley and clam gave me a British magazine point worked with him, bought just as proud as I am of their broth from steamed clams. Return to burner and bring to a boil. article about Garibaldi which everything from a second hand accomplishments, and the fact Add clams, chopped or whole. When mixture comes to a boil, turn details his directions in life. store and took the credit for that their names end in vowels. off burner. Cover and let stand. Babbononno used to call him the invention. As I mentioned I remember a conversation Follow directions on package for cooking linguine or pasta as the liberator, but not much above, it wasn’t until 2006 that with Dad and my uncles, Nick desired. After draining cooked pasta in colander, place in serving was ever included in European Meucci was given credit as the and Paul, and a few of their bowl. Pour clam broth from saucepan over linguine. Top each serv- history books that we read inventor of the telephone. So, fellow musicians back when I ing with one or more tablespoons of clams. Serve with preferred here in the States; just short I now tell my world history was a young man. All of them grated cheese. passages on Italian unifi cation students, “Antonio Meucci had Anglicized their names Serves four. followed by German unifi cation. invented the telephone and so that they sounded more NOTE: One of my delights is to prepare this meal for my family Back in 2011, John and I Alexander Graham Bell invented American. Dad became Johnny and friends with fresh steamed littlenecks whenever possible. It wrote a scholarly work for a the busy signal!” Christie. Uncles Paul and Uncle always reminds me of the many times we experienced the pleasure couple of colleges on Italian Babbononno liked history. Nick’s last name went from of digging for littlenecks along various north or south shore beaches unifi cation, as it was the 150th At night, when I was a kid, he Contini to Conti. Their Jewish during my childhood. We couldn’t wait to return home for Mama to anniversary that year. In brief, would tell Mom, Nanna, and me musician friends had done prepare this meal for us. Garibaldi helped free parts of about things that happened in the same thing for the same Whenever I use fresh steamed littlenecks today, I make sure to South America from Spanish American history that sounded reasons. You had to make save some in the shell after steaming. I top each serving bowl of lin- domination. Southern Brazil, fascinating, and they were, changes to compete, but things guine with the chopped littlenecks and a few littlenecks in the shell. Uruguay, and Argentina became coming from a great storyteller. have changed. When my son, independent countries thanks I now can only imagine that Michael, decided to become an to Garibaldi. he did the same thing with my actor, I mentioned that Dad At about the time our Civil War uncles a generation earlier. had become Johnny Christie 1st Generation broke out, Garibaldi and his wife There were drawbacks to Italian and I had become Johnny Italian-American were living with Antonio Meucci advancement in America due Christy, Jr., as musicians and in New York. Babbononno used to several things according entertainers, and I then asked Vita Orlando Sinopoli to mention him as the man who to Babbononno. He claimed him if he was going to use either invented the telephone, and I that after Italian unifi cation, of those Anglicized spellings for Shares with us used to correct him saying that southern Italians were still his stage name. He said, “My it was Alexander Graham Bell, as disenfranchised as they name is Michael Christoforo, a delightful recollection not Meucci. In 2006, the U.S. had been when controlled by and that is the name I am going of her memories as a child government would fi nally give Spain, France, or Austria. to use in everything throughout growing up in Meucci the credit he deserved, Those who took over were the rest of my life.” so I guess Babbononno was mostly northerners who allied So, considering all of this, Boston’s “Little Italy” right all along. themselves with the clergy. two weeks from today, when and a collection of While Garibaldi was in New They emphasized education, we Bostonians celebrate York, he was contacted by and to counter this, the Evacuation Day and America Italian family recipes President Lincoln, who was southern locals emphasized celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, from the homeland. aware of the man’s charisma the trades. If a man came home pick up your wine glass (or in and military capabilities. In with a sore back or calloused my case, Scotch on the rocks) 1861, the north wasn’t doing hands, he had proven himself. and extend a toast to Italian Great as Gifts that well fighting the south, The same emphasis followed unifi cation, because it was part FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM and the president continuously immigrants to America after of the reason so many of our and in local bookstores — ask for changed military leaders. He 1880, and as a result, some ancestors came to America. In Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN knew how Garibaldi fought of the greatest craftsmen and Gallic, we might say, “Sláinte.” Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN the Spanish with his rag- tradesmen made their marks In English it might be, “Here, tag armies with his pregnant on America. They brought their here.” But in Italian, it will Brazilian wife on horseback children (the boys) up to believe always be, “Salute.” by his side. Lincoln offered that this was the way to go, and GOD BLESS AMERICA him the position of a two-star combined with the uncanny general (major general) hoping Italian-American abilities for that Garibaldi’s involvement organization, saw their sons Remember might change things. Garibaldi become captains of industry, refused, stating that he would especially in the trades. It Your accept only if he became general wasn’t until my generation of all the American forces, and came along that education came Loved Ones if Lincoln immediately freed into play as part of the equation. the slaves. Lincoln refused and To prove this point, a few Garibaldi eventually returned months back I sent some

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MUSIC FOR ALL Please call OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 617-227-8929 PAGE 10 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 3, 2017 • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Grow a High Yield Vegetable Garden this Season Hey, if you are violating a conservative president can federal immigration laws, why blackball liberal media outlets, by Melinda Myers should the federal government a future liberal president could give you tax exemption status? do likewise. Spend less time and mon- Did Trump Go Too Far I recently caught a new ey while growing a bounty of Calling the conservative talk show host fl avorful vegetables this grow- Media the Enemy? in the Boston market on ing season. Increase your har- I think he did a tad bit. I think 1260AM. He is Joe Walsh, vest, even in small garden he was making the point that whose national syndicated show spaces, with proper planning when the news isn’t accurate, runs weeknights in Boston. and easy-care, high-yielding and is driven by agenda; it He calls himself “a (blanked) vegetables. makes the media look like off” former congressman. He A productive garden starts fairness went out the window. won election during the 2010 with a plan, but choosing the There are facts, and then there Tea Party Uprising, but two best vegetables to grow and are facts. If you choose one set years later, the Democrats in where to plant them can be of facts and overlook the other Illinois gerrymandered him out overwhelming. set of facts, one has crossed the of office. He is conservative, You can break out the graph line. The media has the right to straightforward, and funny. He paper and pencils to design opine, which is a right in the Bill won’t kiss-up to Trump either. your garden or turn to technol- Walsh calls ‘em like he sees ‘em. of Rights, but when the media ogy for help. Many websites (Photo by Gardeners Supply Company) crosses the line and turns news The other evening, he and apps provide ready-to- reporting into their opinion, called out the Republican use garden plans or planning they are certainly not doing Establishment up on Capitol guidelines. Gardener’s Supply their job of informing the people Hill for being no better than (gardeners.com) offers free Melinda Myers has written Moment TV & radio segments. of what is really happening out the Democratic Establishment. pre-planned gardens that do more than 20 gardening books, Myers is a columnist and contrib- there in the country. According to Joe, who tells it the planning for you. 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Without Taxpayers? to be drained from the swamp, feet of space with the High Recently, the ALT LEFT too.” Yield Vegetable Garden Plan NEVER TRUMP crowd held a You can listen to Joe Walsh and High Yield Vegetable national day of protest called on 1260AM, or you can go Seeds. “A Day without Immigrants” to over to 1430AM, and listen to These and other intensively show just how much America Mark Levin. Give me Joe any planted gardens require proper cannot do without immigrants, night of the week. Fresh air soil preparation to maximize IN MOTION legal or otherwise. How nice. and common sense are what productivity. Invest time up Actually, I went about my we need. front to reduce ongoing main- business on that protest day, Giraffe Feed Cut Off? tenance and increase your and saw no difference in the air. A live feed of a giraffe in harvest. Dig several inches of To most Americans, it was just labor was yanked off YouTube, compost or other organic mat- Boston Bruins vs. Arizona Coyotes another day. If we held “A Day and then reinstated after a ter into the top 8 to 12 inches Tuesday, February 28, 2017 without Taxpayers,” now that bunch of animal rights fanatics of the soil. This improves drain- would have an impact. complained the video contained age in heavy soil and increases Boston Bruins 4 — Arizona Coyotes 1 “nudity and sexual content.” Trump Strategy Against the water holding ability in fast In net for Boston Bruins #40 Tuukka Rask “Fake Media” Not Best We’re talking a giraffe giving draining soils. Incorporate a Recently, President Trump birth. slow release organic fertilizer In net for Arizona Coyotes #41 Mike Smith has been getting irate with As many as 30 million were at the same time. This provides many liberal media critics and watching the live feed from needed nutrients throughout networks. He recently kept CNN upstate New York. It went viral the growing season. Check the and other news organizations before it got pulled off the air. label and your plants to deter- he disagrees with out of a press By the way, it isn’t easy being mine if a mid-season applica- conference, and others have a pregnant giraffe. It takes 15 tion is needed. met his wrath, too. months before birth, and the Maximize your planting bud- It is one thing to blast them, giraffe delivers standing up, too. get by starting your plants or call them out as fakers, but By the way, the newborn comes from seeds. Many gardeners when you bar them from a press into this world at six feet and like to start long-season plants gathering, you only make your 150 pounds. like tomatoes and broccoli enemy larger than life. Respect End Quote from seeds indoors. This keeps them, as they do you. Push their “Truth does not have a their green thumb warmed up buttons, because they hate that side ... Truth does not have for the season and provides happening to them. a perspective. Truth is not the greatest selection of veg- Recently, Shep Smith from convenient. It is inconvenient etable varieties. Others buy Fox News Network came to the because it is the truth.” these plants from their local Tuukka Rask tries to get #48 Jordan Martinook out of defense of CNN, and I believe — Dr. Bennet Omalu garden center. Start seeds the crease. Smith had no other choice. If of shorter-season crops like greens, radishes, and squash directly in the garden when the • Immigration (Continued from Page 1) growing season begins. Check France saw only Americans. of being faithful to their mother the seed packet for specific And we carried one fl ag that country. I’m sorry, that’s not directions on when and how represented one country. Not what being an American is all to plant these seeds indoors one of those immigrant sons about. I believe that the immi- and out. would have thought about grants who landed on Ellis Is- When shopping for seeds, picking up another country’s land in the early 1900’s deserve select varieties suited to your fl ag and waving it to represent better than that for all the toil, climate and known for their who they were. It would have hard work, and sacrifi ce in rais- disease resistance and high been a disgrace to their parents ing future generations to create yield. Most vegetables produce who had sacrificed so much a land that has become a beacon best when grown in full sun. to be here. These immigrants for those legally searching for a Greens and root crops are a bit truly knew what it meant to be better life. I think they would more shade-tolerant. Arizona Coyotes #18 Christian Dvorakis blocking an American. They stirred the be appalled that they are being Once planted, cover the soil Goaltender Tuukka Rask. melting pot into one red, white used as an example by those surrounding the seeded rows and blue bowl. waving foreign country fl ags. and transplants with a thin lay- And here we are with a new And for that suggestion about er of shredded leaves, herbicide- kind of immigrant who wants taking down the Statue of Lib- free grass clippings or evergreen the same rights and privileges. erty, it happens to mean a lot to needles. This mulch helps con- Only they want to achieve it by the citizens who are voting on serve moisture and suppress playing with a different set of the immigration bill. I wouldn’t weeds. Plus, it improves the soil rules, one that includes the en- start talking about dismantling as it breaks down. You’ll save titlement card and a guarantee the United States just yet. time and improve your plants’ health and productivity with this one task. The Federal Trade Commission After it’s planted and works for the consumer to prevent mulched, you’ll spend minimal time maintaining your garden. fraud and deception. But be sure to plan a bit of Tuukka Rask trying to keep Arizona Coyotes # 86 Josh Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) time to enjoy the big, fl avorful Jooris out of the crease. or log on to www.ftc.gov. harvest your high-yield garden (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) is sure to provide. POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 3, 2017 PAGE 11

Youth Employment Opportunities, EXTRA Innings SUCCESSLINK 2017 by Sal Giarratani

Summer Youth Employment Enrollment Brown Jug Terry O’Reilly longer. Starting this upcoming signed a Minor League contract Now Available Online Time Great Time season, with everyone on board, and is now working out at fi rst Back on February 12th, Bruins an intentional walk will mean base. Mayor Martin J. Walsh re- the BCYF Youth Engagement Hall of Famer Terry O’Reilly the batter immediately goes to Number 56 cently announced the opening & Employment Division website appeared at the Brown Jug in fi rst base once he steps onto Retired by Chisox of SuccessLink, an online tool on boston.gov. the All-American City of Chelsea home plate. Apparently, this The four-time All-Star ace that enables Boston youth to “A summer job is so much to meet with his many fans, is one of the many reforms Mark Buehrle will become the register for summer jobs. The more than just a paycheck,” said and his many fans showed up. baseball wants to do to make 12th player to have his number SuccessLink application will Mayor Walsh. “It’s also a chance O’Reilly reminisced about his the game faster for the fans. retired by the Chicago White be available from Saturday, to explore career options, experi- playing days, took photos, and Pitch clocks, raising the strike Sox. Buehrle was 161-119 with th February 25 until 11:59 pm ence new things and meet new signed autographs. zone, and cutting down on trips a 3.83 ERA in 12 seasons in st on Friday, March 31 . Teens people. Giving our young people Kudos go out to the owner to the mound are still being Chicago, pitching a no-hitter can apply 24 hours a day on an opportunity to have a sum- of The Brown Jug, Michael discussed between all parties. against Texas in 2007 and a mer job builds confi dence and Matrinko, and his lovely wife Eventually these ideas could perfect game against Tampa LEGAL NOTICE sets students on the path for a Cheryl, who is, by the way, a come into practice, too. Bay in 2009. successful career.” Visconti from Boston’s North You don’t get everything you Boston Roller Derby Commonwealth of Massachusetts Through SuccessLink, young The Trial Court End. Her parents were Al and want overnight. Down in Austin, TX, roller Middlesex Probate and Family Court people can register for the Irene Visconti. Hamilton Back and Better derby is a hot sport, just like 208 Cambridge Street summer Youth Employment Intentional Walks Earlier last week, it looked like the weather down there. They Cambridge, MA 02141 Program lottery, get connected (617) 768-5800 Go Pitchless bad news for Josh Hamilton. have so many teams; the city to resources, and join civic en- That’s right, the whole idea of But he was back in camp before now has two leagues. I was over Docket No. MI17P0527EA gagement initiatives designed to throwing pitches way outside the weekend and feeling good in Southie at the Starbucks, Estate of empower youth. Applicants will ALFREDA Y. SCOTT the batter’s box to give a batter that an exam in Texas showed and discovered that roller derby Also Known As be able to manage and update an intentional walk is now no no real danger to his surgically must be coming back into style ALFREDA YVONNE SCOTT their information online. repaired left knee. around here. 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For more info, go to relief as requested in the Petition. • Cannot turn 19 years old, (617) 768-5800 Commonwealth of Massachusetts bostonrollerderby.com/join or The Petitioner requests that James M. on or before Friday, August The Trial Court Docket No. MI17P0824EA Probate and Family Court email join@bostonrollerderby. Scott of Wakefi eld, MA be appointed as 18, 2017 Personal Representative(s) of said estate to Estate of Middlesex Division com. serve Without Surety on the bond in an • Must be legally permitted to JANE McC. THOMPSON 208 Cambridge Street 5th Chelsea Fast Pitch Reunion Also Known As unsupervised administration. work in the United States East Cambridge, MA 02141 th JANE THOMPSON The 5 Chelsea Fast Pitch IMPORTANT NOTICE Boston is a leader in youth (617) 768-5800 You have the right to obtain a copy of the Date of Death August 22, 2016 Docket No. MI17P0599EA Reunion will be held on Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. employment across the nation th INFORMAL PROBATE Estate of Saturday, June 10 , starting You have a right to object to this proceeding. with a focus on offering mean- PUBLICATION NOTICE JANE A. FLUMMERFELT at 4:00 pm. For further info, call To do so, you or your attorney must fi le a ingful employment opportuni- To all persons interested in the above written appearance and objection at this Date of Death December 21, 2016 Ken at 617-884-4903, or Mark ties to young people ages 15-18. captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of Sheila M. McCullough of Northampton, MA, INFORMAL PROBATE at 617-590-7448. March 27, 2017. Summer opportunities include Petitioner Allen F. McCullough of Brooklyn, PUBLICATION NOTICE Nap Time at Fenway This is NOT a hearing date, but a dead- paid positions with the Boston NY, a Will has been admitted to informal line by which you must fi le a written To all persons interested in the above Recently I heard that Red Police Department, Zoo New probate. captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner appearance and objection if you object to this Sheila M. McCullough of Northampton, Sox players were being fi tted proceeding. If you fail to fi le a timely written J. Kent Flummerfelt of Lexington, MA, a Will England, radio stations, Boston MA, Allen F. McCullough of Brooklyn, NY has been admitted to informal probate. for mattresses. Seems like appearance and objection followed by an municipal government depart- has been informally appointed as the Personal affi davit of objections within thirty (30) days J. Kent Flummerfelt of Lexington, MA naptime is in with Major League ments, and as tutors, men- Representative of the estate to serve without has been informally appointed as the Personal of the return day, action may be taken with- surety on the bond. Baseball. The club has even out further notice to you. Representative of the estate to serve without tors and counselors at many The estate is being administered under surety on the bond. set up a sleep room in the UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION summer day programs. Last informal procedure by the Personal Represen- The estate is being administered under clubhouse in case players need UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM summer, nearly 3,000 young tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- PROBATE CODE (MUPC) bate Code without supervision by the Court. tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- a little naptime. A Personal Representative appointed people were employed through Inventory and accounts are not required to be bate Code without supervision by the Court. Can you see it; Ted Williams under the MUPC in an unsupervised admin- SuccessLink. fi led with the Court, but interested parties are Inventory and accounts are not required to be starts yawning and then heads istration is not required to fi le an inventory Applying for a summer posi- entitled to notice regarding the administration fi led with the Court, but interested parties are or annual accounts with the Court. Persons from the Personal Representative and can entitled to notice regarding the administration to a nap room before the start interested in the estate are entitled to notice tion with SuccessLink does not petition the Court in any matter relating to the from the Personal Representative and can of the game? He sets the alarm regarding the administration directly from guarantee a job. Applicants can estate, including distribution of assets and petition the Court in any matter relating to the for game time and wakes up to the Personal Representative and may peti- visit BCYF Division of Youth expenses of administration. Interested parties estate, including distribution of assets and tion the Court in any matter relating to the are entitled to petition the Court to institute expenses of administration. Interested parties the sound of “Take Me Out to estate, including the distribution of assets Engagement & Employment at formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- are entitled to petition the Court to institute the Ballgame.” and expenses of administration. 1483 Tremont Street, Roxbury, minating or restricting the powers of Personal formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- I didn’t know that base- Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., or call 617-635-4202 for assis- Representatives appointed under informal pro- minating or restricting the powers of Personal cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, ball players had gone snow- First Justice of this Court. tance with the application. For Representatives appointed under informal pro- Date: February 27, 2017 can be obtained from the Petitioner. cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, flake on us. What’s up with more information, go to www. Run date: 3/3/2017 can be obtained from the Petitioner. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate this? Run date: 3/3/2017 Run date: 3/3/2017 boston.gov/health-and-human- services/youth-employment- HOLY SPIRIT 3 DAY MIRACLE PRAYER / programs. LEGAL NOTICE PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit. You who made me see everything and LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts showed me the way to reach my ideals. You, who LEGAL NOTICE gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts wrong that is done to me and You who are in all Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts instances of my life with me, I want to thank You for The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Division The Trial Court everything and confi rm once more that I never want Probate and Family Court The Trial Court 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Probate and Family Court to be separated from You no matter how great the Middlesex Division Probate and Family Court East Cambridge, MA 02141 208 Cambridge Street material desire may be. I want to be with You and 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Division (617) 768-5800 Cambridge, MA 02141 my beloved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank East Cambridge, MA 02141 208 Cambridge Street (617) 768-5800 You for favors granted. Amen. (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI17P0622EA East Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI16D4340DR Pray this prayer daily for 3 consecutive days, your rd Docket No. MI17P0711EA (617) 768-5800 Estate of prayer will be answered after the 3 day. In making VIJAYALAKSHMI NARAYANA SWAMY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY your request, promise to publish this prayer (share Docket No. MI17P0567EA Estate of Also Known As PUBLICATION AND MAILING in writing on the internet this prayer or distribute this JOHN J. BURKE prayer to others). Estate of VIJAYA N. SWAMY ALEXSANDRA SANTOS Date of Death December 24, 2016 JOAN R. SHERMAN Date of Death November 8, 2016 aka Date of Death December 19, 2016 INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE ALEXSANDRA S. NASCIMENTO PUBLICATION NOTICE INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE vs. LEGAL NOTICE To all persons interested in the above PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above JOSE KENNEDY DOS SANTOS captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner To the Defendant: NOTICE OF SALE Maureen A. Burke of Winchester, MA, a Will captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Narayana N. Swamy of Natick, MA, a Will has The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce Notice is hereby given by TODISCO has been admitted to informal probate. Philip Brown of Smithtown, NY. been admitted to informal probate. requesting that the Court grant a divorce for TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, Maureen A. Burke of Winchester, MA has Philip Brown of Smithtown, NY has Narayana N. Swamy of Natick, MA has Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to been informally appointed as the Personal been informally appointed as the Personal been informally appointed as the Personal The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, Representative of the estate to serve without Representative of the estate to serve without Representative of the estate to serve without An Automatic Restraining Order has been Section 39A that they will sell the surety on the bond. surety on the bond. surety on the bond. entered in this matter preventing you from following vehicles. The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under taking any action which would negatively impact Vehicles are being sold to satisfy informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE their garage keeper’s lien for towing, tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. storage and notices of sale: bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. You are hereby summoned and required to Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be serve upon Alexsandra Santos Nascimento, 2015 GMC SIERRA fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are fi led with the Court, but interested parties are Alexsandra S., 699 Broadway, #3, Everett, VIN #1GT424E86FF681207 entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration MA 02149 your answer, if any, on or before 2009 ACURA MDX from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can April 6, 2017. If you fail to do so, the court will petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the petition the Court in any matter relating to the proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this VIN #2HNYD28409H500981 estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and action. You are also required to fi le a copy of The above vehicles will be sold expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the Register at public auction at are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute of this Court. formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- TODISCO TOWING formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal minating or restricting the powers of Personal 94 Condor Street, E. Boston Representatives appointed under informal pro- First Justice of this Court. Representatives appointed under informal pro- Representatives appointed under informal pro- Date: February 20, 2017 MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate at 10:00AM Run date: 3/3/2017 Run date: 3/3/2017 Run date: 3/3/2017 Run date: 3/3/17 Run dates: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 2017 PAGE 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 3, 2017

Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN

Down the ice they came, wanted to rejoin the NHL, it was ARTHUR MERCANTE racing down the glistening white his ultimate goal. What’s in a Name? expanse, their movements the A couple of years later his wish antithesis of the stationary came true when Claude Julien Auto Correct Scores a Knockout surface beneath them. Crisp chose him as an assistant coach were their strides, laser-like was for the 2016-2017 season. So their intensity, and focused was when the axe fell on Julien their concentration. back on February 7th, Cassidy For these were the revived was primed and ready for and determined Bruins — the advancement, having been with Bruins of Bruce Cassidy, the the team for the entire season. former coach of the Providence Thus, while the dismissal of Bruins who is now making a Julien was abrupt, it wasn’t journey in reverse of a colonial that disruptive. The face of predecessor. It was Roger the one now leading the team Williams who, in 1636, fled from behind the bench was a Massachusetts and settled familiar one — one that younger in the area that he named players and veterans alike had Providence Plantation, putting seen every day since September. some 55 long miles between Let’s just say that thus far himself and the area that would Cassidy has made the most eventually come to be called of the opportunity given to “the Hub of the Universe” by him. As February concluded, Oliver Wendell Holmes. the rejuvenated Bs were 7-1 In Providence, there was the under his leadership, tied for hope of religious freedom for second place with Ottawa in the Williams some four centuries Atlantic Division with maybe ago. In the contemporary having enough energy left to Providence, there is also hope catch division leader Montreal The Patterson-Johansson bout. The third man with Griffi th and Tiger. — that the players and coaches over the next few weeks. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a during preliminary bouts. He got may one day advance to the Concerning the recent column about the first Ali Frazier his first world title assignment National Hockey League and success, Cassidy credits a bout. In that bout, I mentioned when put in charge of the second have their dreams fulfi lled. growing confidence among the referee. However, due to Johansson-Paterson bout. This A taste of that comes every the players. “Winning has my poor skills at self-editing, turned out to be quite the event, autumn when the Bruins made them feel better about my word-processing program’s in that Floyd Patterson became open training camp and the themselves, more confident,” auto-correct function got away the first man to ever regain the two coaching staffs plus a noted Cassidy, who like Julien with changing the name Arthur Heavyweight Championship. rather large roster of players is a native of Ottawa. “I just Mercante to Arthur Merchant. I The fight is also remembered go through pro hockey’s annual want the guys to play good did not catch the mistake until I for the brutal knockout Floyd rite of seasonal initiation. solid hockey and believe in saw the article in print. scored over Ingemar. Johansson Soon, however, there is themselves. We’re trying to set It is a bit ironic, but the singer was hit with a left hook that ren- a division, with only a few a standard where we’re one of Natalie Merchant from the group dered him unconscious before assigned to play for the Bruins the better teams in the National 10,000 Maniacs changed her he hit the canvas. The image during the exhibition schedule Hockey League.” name from Mercante to Mer- of him flat on his back with his and the rest consigned to Having been with the team chant. Now, here I was doing leg twitching is one that is well Providence, the top affi liate of all season, Cassidy can see the same to Arthur, though I known by boxing fans of that the Bs in the American Hockey the changes in attitude playing know he would not approve. I era. For a number of minutes it League. out before his eyes. “I see a have wondered if Arthur and was in doubt whether the now So, it isn’t exactly as if Cassidy group that’s energetic when Natalie were relatives, but it A young Mercante with Joe former champion would ever and a number of his players had they come to the rink. I see doesn’t appear so. It does seem Pepitone. wake up. Fortunately, he did. never been introduced. Every a group that’s resilient. They possible though since Natalie is If you have ever seen the movie year, several players shuttle certainly had some of those a great singer and Arthur was tops at his art. Requiem for a Heavyweight starring Anthony back and forth between the qualities during the fi rst part Mr. Mercante was also very agile and fast on his Quinn, you will remember the opening sequence two cities as injuries take their of the year.” feet. I used to call him the Fred Astaire of boxing where we see a young Cassius Clay throwing toll and roster changes take And the difference? “You just officials, a title he enjoyed. rapid fire punches on his way to knocking out place. Indeed, players such see more of it now. You’ve got To make up for allowing a machine to allow me Mountain Rivera who is played by Quinn. The as Torey Krug, Colin Miller, to be able to get through the to look foolish, I am going to pay a brief tribute to camera angle is from the vantage point of Rivera, Kevan Miller, Joe Morrow, rough stretches. I think those Arthur Mercante and share some photos of him. who is on the receiving end of Clay’s punches. As David Pastrnak, Ryan Spooner, were some of the problems When people think about Brockton, Massachu- we join Mountain on his trip to the canvas, we Malcolm Subban, and Frank earlier in the year. You’ve got setts, they immediately think boxing. Visions of see referee Mercante counting over us. It turns Vatrano all polished their game to play through them and fi nd Rocky Marciano and Marvelous Marvin Hagler out it was Mercante who recommended Clay for in Providence at different points a way.” come to mind. There is one son of Brockton the part. It is an impressive scene. during Cassidy’s five-year And the man who is the that is often overlooked. One of the great boxing A couple of other interesting things about tenure as the head coach in last line of defense would referees of all time was born there and was child- Arthur Mercante’s career: He refereed the last Rhode Island’s capital city. Add echo those comments. “We hood friends with Rocky Marciano. boxing match at the old Madison to that three earlier years as an haven’t broken down inside of Arthur Mercante was born in Square Garden. The fight was assistant and one can see that games,” explained Bruins goalie Brockton in 1920. His father between Bennie Briscoe and Luis Cassidy surely put in his time Tuukka Rask in the locker room Ralph, an immigrant from Italy, Rodriguez. He then went on to in Roger Williams’ city of hope. following a 4-1 victory over worked in a shoe factory and was referee the first main even at the Providence was a city where Arizona. We’ve played pretty quite an artist in his own right new Madison Square Garden, Cassidy could embark upon good hockey overall for the full when it came to crafting items out Joe Frazier’s knockout of Buster his hopes and yes, perhaps his 60-minute span. We have the of leather. Mathis. destiny, to one day become the confi dence to make the plays. The Mercantes moved to Brook- I am not sure how many matches coach of the Boston Bruins. We’ve been creating a lot of lyn when Arthur was ten years old, Arthur offi ciated, but I would not One sign of Cassidy’s long- scoring chances and goals. but he brought his love of boxing be surprised if it was in the high term goals for himself came The guys are enjoying it out that he had acquired in Brockton hundreds. I believe he did the at the annual Bruins summer there — just working hard and to New York with him. The young honors in close to a hundred title developmental camp in 2014. having fun.” Mercante would go on to have a fights. He was there when George Assigned to run the camp, So, right now at least, a successful amateur career and Foreman stopped Joe Frazier in which brought in prospects new day has dawned on then teach boxing in the Navy. After Arthur Mercante in 2004. Jamaica. He also was the man in from near and far, Cassidy Causeway Street. There’s spring his time in the military, he went on charge for the third Ali-Norton bout gave his assessment following in the skating strides, and a to become a referee for the National Collegiate at Yankee Stadium. the fi nal day’s workouts. But determination that appeared to Boxing Association where he learned the art of You can be forgiven if you do not recall seeing he also focused on himself, be lacking earlier in the season working as the third man in the ring. Eventu- him in these bouts. This is because Mercante indicating that he would one is now on display. Just as the ally, and after many political roadblocks, Arthur was so good at his art, so good at being just day like to return to the NHL bursts of warm weather in would become licensed to offi ciate professional what a referee should be. In full command while coaching ranks. More than a late February were a welcome boxing matches. He was a gift to boxing. not being in full view. Yes, this Fred Astaire of decade ago he had coached change, so too has been the Arthur Mercante was not only very good at his the boxing world tops my list of having the best the Washington Capitals to attitudinal changes in the job, he was also a man of impeccable character. footwork of any referee in history. a postseason berth. He later Bruins. His honesty was never once questioned during So, my apologies for the misspelling of his served as an assistant with Revived, Rejuvenated, his long career, and he always treated the contes- name. However, it was a great excuse to write a Chicago for a season. Resilient. Not a bad three R’s tants in any match he worked firmly, fairly, and bit about this very classy man. When it comes But now, on that warm sunny for the rest of the season. with respect. Burt Sugar once called Mercante to those involved in boxing, Arthur Mercante is afternoon, seated in an upstairs How far they carry the Bruins the most famous third man since Harry Lime. ranked right up there with the best of them. A lounge at Ristuccia Arena, will be exciting to watch and Mercante worked a number of years in the ring true gentleman. Cassidy indicated that he really experience.