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News Briefs Team USA proudly displays the American Flag during the 2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Sochi, Russia. by Sal Giarratani This year the sporting litical climate and recent cause of all the effort they event that takes place every suicide bombings in the host have invested that none of Richard Bull four years has finally begun country. Some worried that them were deterred. from “Little House on the Prairie” in Sochi, Russia. The start American athletes that had President Vladimir Putin Passes Away of the Winter Olympics has been training their whole has publicly emphasized been surrounded by contro- lives would opt not to partici- Actor Richard Bull who played henpecked hus- (Continued on Page 6) band and shopkeeper, Nels Oleson, on TV’s “Little versy, given the current po- pate, but it is precisely be- House on the Prairie’ has died at age 89. What a great TV series it was. PG-13 all the way. It was a great TV show the whole family could watch together like “The Waltons” which also aired Feeling the Love during the same period of time. Michael Landon by Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz went straight from one TV hit to another with- out missing a beat. “Bonanza” was on the air I know it is February from 1960 to 1972 and then Little House began when, despite the blankets its run in 1973. of crusty snow on the ground You can still catch episodes of “Little House” and bare branches whistling on some channel every day. Forty years later it in the wind, signs of spring is still packed with lessons to be learned. bloom out of seemingly no- Not So Wonderful World where, gracing every angle “In a world where Woody Allen can get a life- like snowdrops. Winter jack- time achievement award at the Golden Globes ets, while still readily on at the same time his adopted daughter accuses hand for these frigid days, get him of sexually abusing her when she was a pushed to the clearance child (Allen has repeatedly denied it), and where racks in department stores, a film “The Wolf of Wall Street” sets a record for making way for jaunty pas- the use of the F-word.” Not a wonderful world, tel-colored skirts and breezy huh? — Cal Thomas windbreakers. The produce Sam Cooke’s Not So Wonderful World aisle of grocery shops and Back in my younger days growing up in farmer’s markets begins to Roxbury, I loved good soul music. Sam Cooke was acquire a greener hue, as one of my favorite recording stars. I could play the citrus fruits of winter his recording of “Knock on Wood” over and over cede their way to the tender again on the record player. Fifty years ago after artichokes and early peas of being denied a hotel room in Louisiana, he sat spring. If you are still having down and wrote “A Change is Gonna Come” just trouble finding any hope of as the walls of segregation began to crumble. spring during this bitterly His song captured both the weariness and hope- cold and stormy winter, I lessness of folks trying to overcome a culprit urge you to look no further named Jim Crow. Sadly, he was killed months than this Friday, which is St. Valentine’s Day. This hol- (Continued on Page 14) from Freeway iday, ostensibly dedicated to and the Post-Gazette (Continued on Page 4)

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Here Let Us Stop “The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations CICERO, Part III is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already had successfully defended a formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good man named Popilius in court faith. Here let us stop.” a few years earlier. It must — George Washington’s Farewell Address, 1796 also be noted that advocates Poor George, both revered and defended their clients gratu- kicked around by us. He was born itously in those days and February 11th but when he was 20 this of course created closer Britain and her colonies finally than normal friendship ties caught up with Catholic Europe by between both parties. Guess switching to the Gregorian Calendar, who was the commanding moving his birthday to the 22nd of solider that volunteered for the month. Then, starting in 1971, the job and who slew Cicero? the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of Right, his name is Popilius. 1968 moved the official celebration A friend in need is a friend of his birth to the third Monday in indeed. February. In popular parlance we The head and hands of slight our first President by neglecting the legal name of Cicero were brought to Rome the holiday, WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY and refer to it as a and exposed on the Rostra of generic “Presidents’ Day.” the Forum. Crowds of people We likewise neglect Washington’s sage warning against viewed the remains and entangling foreign alliances. Even in our commercial shed tears for the brutal and relations our leaders, not content merely to trade with the 19th-century illustration, “Murder of Cicero.” unjust manner in which this rest of the world, have entered into binding agreements most eloquent man met his restricting our ability to control our own commerce, to It was at the demand of Cicero refused to allow any death. He is known to have encourage domestic manufacturing, or even to protect our Mark Antony that Cicero’s blood to be shed on his composed at least 107 ora- citizens from unsafe products. Our legal obligations to the name was added to the list account and directed the tions, of which 77 have been World Trade Organization and our bilateral and multilat- of the proscribed. Cicero at- slaves to set the litter down preserved, either partially or eral trade agreements entangle us in a network of supra- tempted to escape from Italy, and then withdraw. His order entirely. He also wrote 864 national laws that can, effectively, overturn the actions of but was twice driven back by was obeyed and he then epistles (long letters). There our elected Congress and President. contrary winds, so he re- stretched out his neck to also were poems, historical The encouraging news is that conservative, libertarian, turned to his country estate await the sword of the com- works and manuscripts. TEA Party and even some liberal activists are waking up to at Formiae to await his fate. manding soldier. Marcus Tullius Cicero, the damage that two decades of failed trade policy has in- It has been reported that he He died in his sixty-third statesman, man of letters, flicted on this nation and they are putting pressure on our said, “I will die in the coun- year, 43 B.C. After the mur- the greatest of all Roman elected officials to do something about it. No, we probably try which I have so often der was accomplished the orators, the greatest master shan’t repeal NAFTA anytime soon. But perhaps we can saved.” He resigned himself soldiers cut off both of his of composition that the world stop the even worse agreement that President Obama is to meet his death, but his hands, as these were the has ever known and the pushing with Communist Vietnam. To stop that free trade faithful slaves forced him instruments which permit- most amiable and upright agreement, called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (“TPP”), into a litter for one more ted him to write his bitter man in all of Roman history. all we need is a majority in one house of Congress. Let’s escape attempt. They were verbal attacks against Mark Who can do justice to the see if our “representatives” in Washington can prove them- overtaken by soldiers before Antony. memory of this intellectual selves friends of workingmen and women. Let’s stop TPP! they left the grounds of the And now we learn of giant in a few hundred estate and the slaves pre- another of those numerous words? I’m sure that I can’t. pared to defend their master. bitter ironies of fate. Cicero NEXT ISSUE: Sallust

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Set Sail with “The Max” Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 The Max Warburg Courage Curriculum celebrated its 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 23rd anniversary in style at e-mail: [email protected] the Liberty Hotel, as over 150 longstanding supporters Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com and friends came together Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly for courage in support of the organization’s middle Published weekly by and high school literacy Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, and character development Boston, MA 02113 programs. USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA During the event, guests POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the listened to remarks from POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Paul Reville (Francis Keppel James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Professor of Practice of Edu- 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 cational Policy and Adminis- tration at Harvard Univer- Vol. 118 - No. 7 Friday, February 14, 2014 sity Graduate School of Education and former Mas- Co-chairs Paul Reville & Julie Joyal, guest speaker Mary OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions sachusetts Secretary of McGrath & MWCC founder and president Stephanie of this our adopted country the United States of America: Education) and Mary Warburg To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: McGrath (a teacher at To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: Roxbury Preparatory Char- zation, as the program is dents and teachers partici- In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better ter School). They also en- now aligned with the Com- pating in the Courage Cur- than we found it. joyed a surprise perfor- mon Core State Standards in riculum in Boston, Detroit, mance from soprano Abigail English Language Arts, and Cambodia, Pakistan and Krawson, an emerging tal- a new novel has been added elsewhere. ent in Boston opera. to the sixth grade curricu- The event was co-chaired PETER J. FERRINO, M.D The evening highlighted lum. Guests delighted over by Julie Joyal and Paul recent growth in the organi- photos and quotes from stu- Reville. MAY 2, 1914 - FEBRUARY 9, 2014 eter J. Ferrino, M.D.-D.P.H. of P Winthrop passed away suddenly at home on February 9, 2014. Peter was 99 years old. Born in Boston, Peter was the beloved son of the late Josephine (Tardo) and Enrico Ferrino. Peter grew up in East Boston and graduated from East Boston High School, attend Jill Lenhardt, Annie Dempsey, Sarah Amy & Ethan d’Ablemont Burnes & Donna Middlesex College and then Nielsen & Jen Betty & Bob Storer went on to the Kansas City Medical School. Dr. Ferrino practiced primarily in East Boston for over 67 years. He retired from medicine at the age of 93. Dr. Ferrino was a member of the Massachusetts Medical Association, the American Medical Association, a life member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks, the Winthrop Son’s of Italy and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. Dr. Ferrino was the devoted husband of the late Julia M. (Vena) and the loving father of Jo Ann Levaggi of Winchester and Henry P. Ferrino of Naples, Florida. The dear brother of the Hon. Joseph Ferrino of Winthrop and Annette Nazzaro of East Boston. Cherished grandfather of Lisa Borter, Lori MacIsaac and Lesli Porterfield. Also survived by six great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Ernest P. Caggiano and Son-O’Maley Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop Street, Winthrop on Friday, Laura & Alex Saltonstall, Jonathan February 14, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Marie Schwartz, Caren Demoulas & Warburg The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Pamela Humphrey (Photos by Roger Farrington) Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 9:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop Street, Winthrop at 10:00 am. th Interment to follow the Mass in the Cross Street section Project Bread Announces 46 Walk for Hunger of Winthrop Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Massachusetts 40,000 People Expected to Raise $3.5 Million to Stop Hunger Commission for the Blind, 600 Washington Street, Project Bread, a statewide anti-hunger Boston MA 02111. organization committed to ending hunger in Massachusetts, has announced the 46th annual Walk For Hunger, the largest walk event in Massachusetts, which raises awareness of the issues of hunger in the state as well as more than $3.5 million to Dornell Wigfall support Project Bread. It will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Registration is now Popular former middle- open. weight and light heavy- According to the 2013 Status Report on weight boxer Dornell Hunger released by Project Bread in Novem- Wigfall of Brockton passed ber, more than 700,000 people in Massa- away on February 5th at chusetts aren’t sure when their next meal the age of 59. Dornell is will come—a number almost 40% higher they need. Every dollar raised through the Walk for Hunger helps us do that and much best remembered for his than it was prior to the recession and almost 80% higher than it was at the beginning more.” two battles with Marvin of the last decade. In fact, 16.5% of Massa- Since 1969, Project Bread’s Walk for Hun- Hagler in which he gave the chusetts children live in food-insecure ger has raised much-needed funds for anti- future champ all he could households. hunger programs as well as served to elevate handle. Wigfall also had a “Even as the economic situation appears the face of hunger in Massachusetts. Funds great amateur rivalry with to improve, we see that hunger continues raised help support local food pantries, com- Vinnie Curto. He was very to be an issue for many families across the munity-based meal programs, early child- hood and school nutrition initiatives, and well liked by all who knew him and will be missed. state,” said Ellen Parker, executive direc- tor of Project Bread. “At Project Bread, we improve access to farm-to-table resources. MAY HE REST IN PEACE continue to work to ensure that every fam- ily has access to the healthy, nutritious food (Continued on Page 12) Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2014

• Feeling the Love (Continued from Page 1) love and all things heart- himself as “her Valentine” near the balcony, creating a shaped, is also a celebration prior to his execution. Mean- veritable mural to the his- of renewed life, hence its while, some scholars believe tory of passion. Meanwhile, emphasis on flowers and that the pagan origins of the lovelorn write their own THINKING birds. I cannot wait to slowly this feast hearken back to letters to Juliet, or Giulietta OUT LOUD bite down on luxurious choc- an ancient Roman festival as she is known in Italy, by Sal Giarratani olates that day, and enjoy a known as Lupercalia, dedi- asking for her wisdom in romantic meal with my hus- cated to purification and fer- romantic matters. These Guns, Violence, Criminals and the Mentally Ill band, but in the midst of all tility. While there is no di- superstitions and folk tradi- the pink and red that char- rect link between Lupercalia tions pay homage to the As a recently retired police their illegal guns for illegal acterizes Valentine’s Day, I and Valentine’s Day, these intense and at times crazy officer of 27 years of service, purposes. will also be thinking spring. mysterious origins of the power love wields in our lives. somehow I knew that when For this problem we need This feast will remind me of holiday, both in religious It is wonderful to have a the Legislature set up a law enforcement (not social the love I have in my life, a and folkloric terms, point to quaint holiday, poised on the task force, the state Com- workers) to crack down love that is necessary in its importance as a spring- precipice between winter mittee to Reduce Gun Vio- harder on those caught with order to weather the transi- time celebration of love and and spring, which honors lence, shortly after the illegal guns or those caught tion from winter to spring. renewal. love in all its multifaceted Sandy Hook tragedy, that its using them in acts of vio- Like so many holidays, Indeed, love blooms all shades. report I would simplify this lence. Stiffer sentences work St. Valentine’s Day now around us on St. Valentine’s This Friday, February 14th, national gun violence epi- much better than useless remains associated with Day. One medieval supersti- I know that I will be eating demic. Recommendations psycho-babble rampant commercialism. As tion, popularized by Geoffrey chocolate in some shape or were made with the bottom The issue of mental ill- soon as Christmas is over, it Chaucer, claimed that birds manner, most likely in the line: no guns for criminals ness and guns today is seems, stores overflow with chose their mates on Valen- form of the red velvet choco- or the mentally ill. I was also usually reactive, as in after bright pink cards and velvety tine’s Day, a tidbit of lore late chip cookies I will make not shocked to hear that the a horrible senseless act of red chocolate boxes, giant which speaks not only to the for my husband. However, I far left “Stop Handgun Vio- violence. Most of the time teddy bears and bouquets of romantic connotations of the will also express my grati- lence” would call the task when mental illness be- roses. Though I never com- holiday but to its links to fer- tude for all those in my life force’s findings both “realis- comes ground zero for a vio- plain about chocolate, this tility and nature’s rebirth. whom I love — my family, my tic and practical.” lent act, we hear about the sort of commercialism ac- Other ancient bird supersti- friends, even my pets. After Massachusetts all sides struggles that families had counts for the reason I dis- tions pertaining to Valen- all, nothing melts the pro- agree has the toughest gun with the perpetrators trying liked Valentine’s Day as a tine’s Day stated that the verbial winter more than the laws in America yet we still to get mental health ser- moody teenager, particularly first feathered friend a girl laughter and care of our loved see so much violence with vices for a family member. I during times when I was saw on this holiday presaged ones. We should honor this guns. Why? What are the root remember late last year when single — I hated the idea of the career of the person she love not only on St. Valen- causes of this violence? Can a U.S. senator was stabbed romantic love constantly be- would one day marry — a tine’s Day, but every day of laws ever stop guns falling by his son after an emer- ing pushed down my throat, robin meant a sailor, a gold- the year. As spring ap- into the wrong hands? Can gency room released the son constantly reminding me of finch meant a wealthy per- proaches, let us notice the the National Instant Back- because they couldn’t find a my unattached status! I have son, a bat meant a baseball truly loveable signs of the ground Check System stop psych bed for him. He was matured since then, realiz- player, etc. (I am not sure renewal of nature that sur- criminals from packing heat? sent home reportedly and ing that Valentine’s Day not which bird signified “an in- round us: the first flower Look at the recent spat of then attacked his father only celebrates romantic love, surance specialist in a travel buds peeking out from the gun violence in Boston dur- with a knife. but all types of love, includ- company,” because that is dirt, a robin hopping around ing the month of January? We need to address the ing friendship and familial the one I must have seen). in the shadows of a bare Does anyone think a back- fact that so many challenged bonds. I also became inter- Over in Italy, people cel- bush, the pale glow of the ground check system would by different degrees of men- ested in the history of holi- ebrate St. Valentine’s Day, evening sunshine. Just as have prevented last month’s tal impairment cannot re- days, and found out that or il Giorno di San Valentino, St. Valentine’s Day reminds gun carnage in neighbor- ceive the services they so St. Valentine’s Day holds deep much in the same way as us to recognize love in all its hoods of Boston often plagued desperately need due to a roots, both Christian and it is celebrated in the United glory, we can also recognize by such violence? neglect by society that men- pagan, which extend all the States, with romantic din- this love in the natural world Liberals always look for tal illness is a treatable dis- way to Italy. This holiday is ners, flowers and cards. The around us, bright as the laws, programs, computers ease and should be treated named after a Saint Valen- really romantic Italians may spring sun. and task force findings as such. No one in psychiat- tine or San Valentino, about trek to the beautiful city to back up their sense of ric distress should ever be whom many legends arose — of Verona, where they will Ally Di Censo Symynkywicz what needs to happen. How- sent home for lack of a hos- one says that he performed gather under Juliet’s balcony is a Graduate Student in ever, they never seem to pital bed. It wouldn’t happen forbidden marriages for Ro- and contemplate the star- History at the University of take hold of common sense for a cancer patient or some- man soldiers, another says crossed lovers of William Massachusetts Boston. She and human nature. You pass one suffering from another he fell in love with the blind Shakespeare’s tale. Modern appreciates any comments all the laws you want and physical disease. daughter of his jailer and lovers scribble their ini- and suggestions about Italian those that won’t abide by We have a culture of gun cured her, then addressed tials on the tunnel walls holidays and folklore at them will flaunt them. violence in this nation and [email protected]. As far as the mentally ill to address it, we must start issue is concerned, when in the home, in churches, at task forces state the men- schools and out loud. Today ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA tally ill are 11 times more too many seem to think Leave the May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be at risk being victims of gun carrying a gun is cool and adored, glorified, loved and preserved violence rather than its per- using it is their right of pas- throughout the world now and for- petrators, this statement is sage. This must change DELIVERY ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. 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A French missionary, he celebrated Boston was the result of this immigration. by Matt Conti the first Catholic Mass on November 2, 1788 Italians can take great pride in this The SAE fraternity at Suf- and the Cathedral of the Holy Cross is growth of Catholicism in Boston aided by folk University is working named partly in his honor due to a piece of Italian priests, in particular, the compas- with Metal Tronics Inc., to the true cross having been among his pos- sionate Franciscan Friars, many of whom make a new Firefighters’ Boot sessions and which still resides today in devoted their entire lives and energy to as a replacement for the one the Cathedral. The city had been a breed- revive the faith in the hearts of the that was stolen last year from ing ground for anti-Catholic sentiments, population. the Hanover Street Engine 8 reaching its’ climax with the burning of a The most beautiful and impressive accom- /Ladder 1 station. The long- Charlestown convent on the evening of plishment of the Italians and Franciscans standing “Fill the Boot” collec- August 11, 1834 by a Protestant mob. in Boston was the magnificent Church of tion supports the Muscular The first Italian immigrants that settled Saint Leonard of Port Maurice and it’s par- Dystrophy Association (MDA). in Boston came between 1867-70 and were ish school dedicated in honor of popular The fire boot and empty lock mainly from Genoa and Tuscany. These Franciscan Saint, Anthony of Padua. box were found floating in the Boston Fire Station – immigrants settled along the various sec- Next week: The evolution of Saint Leonard water fountain on the Prado/ Engine No. 8 on Hanover tions of the city’s North End. As more and Parish and the early Franciscans that nur- Paul Revere Mall. The newly Street. more immigrants arrived, they began to tured a growing Italian community. fabricated boot and donations (Photo by Matt Conti) were presented at the 392 Hanover Street firehouse on Grounding McGrath Study February 13th at 1:30 pm. Determines Overpass Should Come Down Italian Festa by Ivanha Paz IN WALTHAM street intersections that would be added. WANTED: Supporters of the plan say VENDORS (Food and others) and CRAFTERS that it will help reconnect for Italian Festa on the Waltham Common on 5/31. OSIA the neighborhoods, East Lodges can also participate. Somerville, Union Square and the Brickbottom section. Contact Carol @ 508-655-2099 or [email protected]. That coupled with the up- coming green line exten- sion to Somerville and Medford should greatly in- crease accessibility to and within these Boston neigh- The Massachusetts De- overpass, which is the el- borhoods. partment of Transportation evated structure that car- The Massachusetts (MassDOT) conducted a ries Route 28 (McGrath Transportation Authority study, “The Grounding Highway) over Washington (MBTA) and MassDOT have McGrath Study” to deter- Street in Somerville and re- partnered for the green line mine the future of the Route place it with a six lane at extension project, which be- ROSTICCERIA & TRATTORIA 28 corridor. The study took grade urban boulevard. It gan with Phase 1 in March into account several factors has been determined that 2013. The goals for this including the upcoming instead of conducting re- phase are the reconstruc- NORTH END Green Line expansion pairs, the construction of a tion of the Harvard Street 6 Prince St. which will affect the areas new boulevard will be more Railroad Bridge in Medford of Medford and Somerville. efficient. and the Medford Street Rail- Boston, MA 02113 The project will extend MBTA The study considered four road Bridge in Somerville tel: 617.742.4336 Green Line service from a different options before and the demolition of the relocated Lechmere Station reaching its conclusion that MBTA facility at 21 Water fax 617.248.0808 in East Cambridge to Union the overpass is better off Street in Cambridge. So far Square in Somerville and coming down. According to the demolition of 21 Water College Avenue in Medford. the Boston Globe, Ralph Street has been accom- BEACON HILL It also considered the fact Denisco, a planner at plished and the bridges are 89 Charles St. that the McCarthey over- Nelson/Nygaard, the com- still in progress. The comple- pass, built in the 1950s, re- pany commissioned by tion date for the project has Boston, MA 02114 quires significant repairs. MassDOT to study the road- been pushed back several tel: 617.227.9023 The final report of the way, said that the removal times since the current fax: 617.227.0499 study is now available and it of the underpass and the project’s inception in 2005. establishes that the most construction of a street level Currently the last phase of convenient course of action boulevard will increase traf- the project is scheduled to be www.artuboston.com is to remove the McCarthey fic due to the four cross- finished by 2019. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2014 THOUGHTS by DAN • 2014 Winter Olympics (Continued from Page 1) About This & That with Daniel A. DiCenso On Being a Book Collector Books do furnish a room. I Whenever possible, I go for ful volumes dating as far would know; I’m a biblio- first printings or, at least, back as Homer’s Iliad and phile. I’ve always loved the oldest edition I can find. Dante’s Divine Comedy to books, but I wasn’t always a And I do have some titles in contemporary writers such book collector, even though my library that must have as Joan Didion, Umberto I had a sizeable library ever passed through many hands Eco, and Isabel Allende. The since I was a child. A book from several generations other series I’m striving to collector is not someone who before getting to me. Among complete is The Library of simply gathers a variety of my oldest titles are an 1874 America which, in their books for reading. To a bib- edition of Daniel Boone and words, aims to “preserve the liophile, it matters what the Hunters of Kentucky, W.H. nation’s cultural heritage by titles he collects, what edi- Bogart’s account of the leg- publishing America’s best U.S. snowboarder Sage Kotsenburg addressing a news tion, what condition and what endary Indian Scout, an and most significant writing conference after winning the first gold medal at the Sochi series a title is from. My 1880 edition of The Pilgrim’s in authoritative editions.” Olympics, February 8, 2014. dream study is a room lined Progress, an 1888 autobiog- Authors featured in the (Photo by Wikimedia) wall to wall with books, raphy of showman P.T. series include such well- shelved according to subject Barnum, and a 1927 edition known names as Steinbeck efforts for protection and matter, displayed as memo- of Ben-Hur. and Faulkner, but also Sochi is currently sur- ries of a trip down the More important to me publishes famous speeches rounded by armed military. author’s world or informa- than first editions, however, by Abraham Lincoln, Teddy A literal “Ring of Steel” has tional artifacts, much like is condition of the book Roosevelt, and some of the been erected around the an archeologist decorates (writing anywhere other Founding Fathers. Then, the city’s border for increased their house with artifacts than the blank front page comic book nerd in me protection. Also, protective from their own research. and torn pages results in the has driven me to collecting measures were advised to Of course, the first step volume’s rejection) and the both the DC Archive series, American journalists and toward becoming a book col- inclusion of a dust jacket if which chronicles the adven- competitors including not lector was the love of read- it originally came with one. tures of Superman and to outwardly wear any U.S. ing my parents instilled with I always go for hardcover, Batman from their early flags. So far, there have been me since infancy. I still unless it was only published days forward, and the Marvel no reported attacks or safety have some books from my in paperback. Masterworks, collecting the problems. toddler years; I wish I had With these regulations works of Spider-Man and the The fear of terrorism is not preserved more of them. I’ve found a number of fasci- Hulk. the only thing surrounding More than anything, I read nating volumes. Recently, I Lined together on shelves, the Sochi Olympics, as funny the Little Golden Books and found an early copy of Sir. cataloged according to the tweets by journalists have still have a few sound cop- Winston Churchill’s The River Library of Congress system, been filling twitter feeds all Russian newest figure skat- ies including A Day in the War as well as the complete my collection forms a mu- across the internet. Com- ing sensation 15-year-old Jungle about a curious little set of his The Second World seum of thoughts, prose, and plaints such as lack of hotel Julia Lipnitskaia. Russia monkey that escapes his War (6 volumes) and A His- styles. The topics are unlim- rooms and dirty tap water won the gold in the Team home in the tree tops and tory of the English-Speaking ited and so are the ideas con- accompanied with funny im- Competition. encounters a variety of for- Peoples (4 volumes). I started tained within the walls of the ages and clever hashtags (Photo by Wikimedia) est perils. But many are collecting the complete shelves. My books are my have given the situation a memorable performance to damaged (like many chil- works of F. Scott Fitzgerald inspiration and my passion. funny, yet ironic spin. “Schindler’s List.” Only barely dren I was pretty reckless as they are being published Each volume sitting there In regards to sports, the making the age cut-off by a with my books) and a few of by Cambridge University represents a part of my life first American gold medal one month margin, she them are quite valuable now. Press and have tried to find (a lesson, a laugh, a thrill) was won by 20-year-old, show cased her ability and Lately, I have searched for a early editions of Heming- that makes part of my cur- American Sage Kotsenburg proved she deserved to be in few first edition Little Golden way’s works. From Great rent psyche. They are there in Snowboard Slopestyle. the Olympics impressing the Books and managed to find Britain I’ve collected the when I need them for what- Kotsenburg has been re- audience and judges with some in decent condition. Harry Potter series in their ever reason I may need ported to say that the move incredible moves. Lipnitskaia That search will resume. original hardcover editions. them, be it to laugh again or that earned him the gold has been training since she Ah yes, first editions, the The bulk of my literary col- cry again or remember (1620 Japan Air) was some- was four years old. most important words a lection, though, compro- something I learned. If noth- thing he decided to do on a Currently, the leading book aficionado can hear. A mises series. Random ing else, they are there as whim, and landed for the countries in this year’s Win- die-hard collector even dis- Houses’ Everyman’s Library memories of a long-ago read first time. In his run he also ter Olympics are Germany tinguishes between a first offers most of the world’s that helped shape who I am included the self-made “Holy with five gold medals and edition and a first printing. important works in beauti- today. Crail” and scored a total one silver, Canada with four score of 93.5. gold medals, four silver and Another notable athlete two bronze, Norway with four in this year’s Olympics is gold medals, three silver and Sausage Making Class at Lucia’s Russian, 15-year-old Julia five bronze, Netherlands Our Italian Cooking Series chefs will show you the ropes ruary 26th from 6:30-9:30 pm. Lipnitskaia who won the with four gold medals, two continues with Chef Donato of sausage making and Notebooks, recipes and first gold for her country in silver, and four bronze, and and Chef Pino. Join us for an cover topics such as mixing aprons are provided. Sochi along with Evgeni lastly the United States with evening of family recipes re- and grinding techniques, in- Class will conclude with a Plushenko, in Team Figure two gold medals, one silver vealed. This month’s class gredients, safe handling, family-style feast. Our Skating. Lipnitskaia gave a and four bronze. will focus on home-made and much more! classes are always interac- sausage. This introductory class will tive with ample time to ask Learn hands-on, the Ital- explain the fundamentals in questions. ian tradition of sausage the art of sausage making. For more details or to making! Join Chef Donato In class, you will have an reserve your spot email and Chef Pino for this VIP opportunity to make basic [email protected]. event that’s both informa- types of fresh sausage. tive and entertaining. Our Class is Wednesday, Feb- Remember NOBILE INSURANCE Your Loved Ones ALBANO F. 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The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors BOSTON MEDFORD The Post-Gazette are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, 30 Prince Street 39 Salem Street accepts memorials its publisher or editor. Photo submissions are accepted by Boston, MA 02113 Medford, MA 02155 the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. throughout the year. There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can (617) 523-6766 (781) 395-4200 be submitted via e-mail: [email protected]. If you want Fax (617) 523-0078 Fax (781) 391-8493 Please call your photos returned, include a self-addressed, stamped 617-227-8929 envelope. POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2014 Page 7 Whole Foods Market to Sponsor the Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It American Diabetes Association’s Happy Valen- for investors to buy up from South Boston, plus the tine’s Day ev- city owned old buildings and exquisite popular South Bos- New England Classic Tour de Cure eryone ... Din- rehab them. He also wants ton waterfront, South Boston ing out, candy owners of old buildings to is the place to live. East The American Diabetes Association (ADA) of New England shops and flow- fix up their facades ... Con- Bostonians are afraid their is pleased to announce that Whole Foods will be featured ers are the staple of this sumers complain Dunkin’ beloved town will be swept as the leading sponsor of the organization’s New England holiday ... We continue to Donuts have cut down on under the rug and thrown a Classic Tour de Cure bicycling fundraiser this July. dig our way out with no their donut size, but the token once in awhile. A sug- The New England Classic Tour de Cure is a two day, end in sight. This has been price of a donut remains the gestion: give Marty a chance! 150 mile or seven day 550 mile cycling adventure in the one devil of a winter! ... same. For those that hang You’ll know what to expect picturesque and historical settings of New England’s scenic Speaking of snow storms, No out in Dunkin’ Donuts, it after the mayor has been seacoasts and bold mountain ranges, taking place July 12 Good Deed Goes Unnoticed! doesn’t matter how small in office a year ... Goodbye – July 18, 2014. Cyclists will enjoy indoor accommodations, KUDOS to Joe Eagan, owner the donuts have become, Philip Seymour Hoffman, a full breakfasts and dinners and much more while striving of Squeakee Clean in Day but, if you’re a serious break- well-known celebrity to East to complete their personal two day or seven day bicycling Square who never forgets fast lover, look for a mom Boston and an Academy adventure, and making a difference in the fight to STOP his neighbors and business- and pop coffee shop ... Pro- Award winner for his role as Diabetes. men during snowstorms. testers against a casino in Truman Capote in Capote. “The New England Classic Tour de Cure is a very special Joe clears the block of Revere are lining the street Seymour died recently of an ride as it unites people who passionately engage in a multi- snow from his car wash up in front of the Stop & Shop apparent heroin overdose in day cycling vacation to improve the lives of people affected to Jeveli’s Restaurant ... at Suffolk Downs holding his Greenwich Village apart- by diabetes,” said Chris Boynton, Executive Director for the Bennington Street in East signs. Word is Mohegan is ment. Seymour held a sum- New England Division of the American Diabetes Associa- Boston is a nightmare after receiving many applications mer job as a camp counse- tion. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Whole Foods as our it snows. Trucks and buses from East Boston and Revere lor and boating director at leading sponsor in this event, as their commitment to eat- cannot pass one another. residents applying for jobs. the East Boston Camp in ing well and leading a healthy lifestyle reflects one of the When is the City of Boston Well, there will be NO jobs Westford during his summer very important messages we strive to communicate.” Traffic Division going to do if the casino isn’t voted in. break from NYU in 1987 and The ADA of New England hosts a total of five Tour de Cure something to remedy this So tell your neighbors, those part of 1988. He was well- fundraising events, though the New England Classic is the situation? Whether we want that want to work, to support liked and respected by camp only multi-day ride. Other Tour de Cure events will launch it or not, Bennington Street the casino project at Suffolk kids and adults ... McDonald’s this spring in Topsfield, MA; Kennebunks, ME; needs to be a one way street Downs. Meanwhile, newspa- on Border Street did a good Narragansett, RI and Durham, CT. These events are ... Congratulations to Coun- pers are reporting Clergy is job in bringing its facade up designed for everyone, from the occasional bike rider to cilor Sal LaMattina in get- being brought in from other to date ... For those who don’t the experienced cyclist, with routes ranging from 3 mile ting appointed to Chair towns to protest! (Maybe the know. William Delahunt, family rides to 100 mile Century Rides. Routes vary by the Council on Economic De- church is afraid a casino will former D.A. in Boston (who location. For more information, visit www.diabetes.org/ velopment. Among many hurt their bingo games)! prosecuted those using mari- tournewengland. plans he will strive to get us Why isn’t there any effort by juana) was given the go It is estimated that 25.8 million Americans have diabe- a new police station and the clergy to get involved in ahead to open three mari- tes, and another 79 million people have pre-diabetes. Sig- ambulance barn in East getting rid of drug dealers juana dispensaries in Mas- nificantly more adults have diabetes than the percentage Boston. Of course, Pier One and drug users that plague sachusetts. Two in our area. of those diagnosed with the disease reflects, according to will be the center of his every community. That The government not only Boynton. Whether type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, ambitions, and said “I hope sounds like an idea and a gets a big piece of the pie in the condition involves the body’s inability to properly me- to make our harbor the plan to help thy neighbors ... taxes, but the action was tabolize glucose, and is managed in part by following a “Crowning Jewel of the City” South Boston reigns su- given to one of their own. It’s healthy and balanced diet in order to maintain a target ... Mayor Dan Rizzo of Revere preme! Between the humble, not what you know — it’s blood glucose range. is trying to revitalize Broad- newly-elected Mayor Marty who you know or should I say “Whole Foods Market is proud to support the American way in Revere. It was one Walsh being brought up in Delahunt must know quite Diabetes Association and Tour de Cure,” said Laura Derba, of his campaign promises Southie and Dorchester, and a bit about the 2,000 species Whole Foods Market regional president. “We are commit- and he intends to make good the newly-appointed Police of marijuana he will be grow- ted to supporting the health of our stakeholders and the of it. The mayor is looking Commission Evans coming ing ... Till next time! communities we serve through healthy eating education. Events like the Tour de Cure are an exciting way to raise awareness of the crucial role food and lifestyle choices have on our health.” Government Center Station Closure Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market Beginning March 22, 2014, Blue Line connections. The ers who exit and re-enter the (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natu- Government Center Station recommended path of travel system will be charged again ral and organic food retailer. As America’s first national will be closed for two years for Blue Line customers de- if they do not have an unlim- certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named while crews work to upgrade siring access to the Green ited weekly or monthly pass. “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. the station into a fully acces- Line is to travel to State The last downtown stop will The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole sible, safer, modern, more Street and transfer to the generally be the following for Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satis- comfortable facility. Orange Line toward Oak each branch: faction and health, Team Member excellence and happi- The Government Center Grove (northbound). Custom- B Line (Boston College) will ness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and Station Improvements Project ers should then transfer at end at Park Street; C Line environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s (the Project) will combine Haymarket Station for Green (Cleveland Circle) will end at more than 80,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has improvements to the Green Line connections. North Station; D Line (River- been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work Line Station, Blue Line Sta- For customers who desire side) will end at Park Street For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 16 consecutive tion and Cambridge Street/ to travel outside the system during rush hours and North years. In fiscal year 2012, the company had sales of $11.7 Government Center Plaza, or use Hubway during the Station at other times; E billion and currently has more than 350 stores in the United that will bring Government months when Hubway is in Line will end at Lechmere. States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Center Station into compli- operation, the distance be- Additionally, Bowdoin Sta- The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight ance with the Americans tween State Street and Down- tion will extend its operating to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting with Disabilities Act, and the town Crossing as well as hours and will be open during for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds re- Boston Center for Indepen- State Street and Park Street all hours of service for search to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers ser- dent Living Agreement. Cur- is minimal. It should be the duration of Government vices to hundreds of communities; provides objective and rently, access to and from noted, however, that custom- Center’s closure. credible information; and gives voice to those denied their Government Center Station rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is provided solely by stair- is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of ways and escalators. all people affected by diabetes. For more information please The recommended path of call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABE- travel for Green Line cus- LUCIA TES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Informa- tomers desiring access to the R I S T O R A N T E & B A R tion from both these sources is available in English and Blue Line is to travel to Spanish. Haymarket Station and transfer to the Orange Line Traditional Italian Cuisine toward Forest Hills (south- 415 Hanover Street, Boston Fully Insured bound). Customers should transfer to the Orange Line Lic #017936 617.367.2353 at State Street Station for

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Saint Catherine de Ricci The Pioneer, Perfectionist & Patriot by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari PART 4 of 4 by Peter Vitale convent of Prato in Tuscany where she was professed While it would have been an honor to be in 1536. She was appointed enrolled into the Professional Football Hall of to one important office after Fame, Cappelletti states, “it does not define another as a result of her me as a person. I had a distant dream as a wise and holy governance child to one day play professional football. I and her compassionate was able to live out that dream. When it be- loving nature. She became gan, I had no idea how this journey would mistress of novices at a very end for me. After 11 years as a professional young age, then sub prioress football player, three years as a coach and and finally prioress, a posi- 35 years as a radio and television announcer, tion she held for the rest of what more could I ask?” her life. At 78 years old, Cappelletti decided to leave As we wrote earlier in this the broadcasting booth in the summer of column, Saint Catherine 2012 to spend more time with his family, was a mystic, she became including his wife Sandra, his three daugh- famous, in her time, for the ters, Gina, Cara Mia and Christina and his Mysticism in philosophy is “Ecstasy of the Passion” ten grandchildren. “I gave them all strong defined as the desire of which she experienced for Italian names so they would never forget the human soul towards an twelve years every Thursday their heritage.” Cappelletti assured me, “My intimate union with the from noon until Friday grandchildren are all gifted athletically and Divinity. There have been at 4:00 pm. The fame of they are carrying on the Cappelletti tradi- many mystics in the her religious experiences tion of perfectionism.” We both laugh. Gino and Sandra Cappelletti in the Church not the least of brought many people of Commenting on his retirement, Patriots stadiums of all stadiums, The Colleseum, whom was Saint Catherine every rank and calling to Owner Robert Kraft told ESPN, “there will Rome Italy, circa 1972. de Ricci. Prato disturbing the peace never be another Gino Cappelletti. In our 52- Saint Catherine was born and strict observance of In the 70’s, Cappelletti had sold his inter- year history, Gino served as a player, coach in Florence in 1522. Her bap- the convent. She was visited est in the restaurant. He turned his atten- or color analyst for 45 of those seasons. I re- tismal name was Alexandria by the Cardinals Cervini, tion to broadcasting. Solicited by several lo- member watching him play as an original but she took the name Alexander de Medici, and cal radio and television stations while he was Boston Patriot in 1960. He quickly became Catherine upon entering Aldobrandini, all three of still playing football, he was one of the few religious life. Her father, whom later became popes AFL players trusted to pursue his late night Pier Francesco de’ Ricci, de- under the names of television sports reporting gigs. He was also scended from an old and re- Marcellus II, Clement VIII, hired as a special teams coach with the Pa- spected Tuscan family of and Leo XI. triots for three years in between his radio bankers and merchants. Catherine de Ricci lived in contracts. Her mother of the Ricasoli an age of great saints; Cappelletti was eventually hired to do the family — died when she was among her contemporaries radio color commentary for the Patriots a small child, and she was were St. Charles Borromeo games for an astounding total of 35 years brought up by a devoted step- and St. Philip Neri, who she working with play by play commentators Gil mother, Fiametta Diacetto. corresponded with but never Santos and Dale Arnold. “We tried to create Catherine was a deeply met in person. She passed an image for the listener by describing what prayerful child; at six years away after a long illness you see. We gave the down and distance, the of age her father placed her in 1589. She was canonized time on the clock and who had the ball and in the convent of Monticello by Pope Benedict XIV in what they were doing with it.” Apparently this Gil Santos and Gino Cappelletti at the last where her aunt Louisa de 1746. Saint Catherine de approach worked well for it is well known in regular season game at Gillette Stadium Ricci was a nun. At fourteen Ricci’s feast is observed on these parts that at kickoff time, viewers on December 30, 2012. she entered the Dominican February 13th. muted the volume on the television network (Photo courtesy of the New England broadcast in favor of the Santos/Cappelletti Patriots/ David Silverman photo) version of the game. According to research completed by the Worcester Telegram, the one of the biggest stars of the fledgling Ameri- Santos-Cappelletti duo is the longest radio can Football League. He retired as the tandem in NFL history. league’s all-time leading scorer and deserves However, Cappelletti was not limited to just special recognition, not just for being one of sports announcing. He had been asked over the pioneers of the AFL, but for creating the Newly the years to publically narrate fictional and foundation on which our franchise was built. Specializing in the art of celebration historical events such as “Peter and the He has been a great ambassador for the Pa- RenovatedWedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, Wolf” at the Boston Ballet, “Freddie the Foot- triots over a career that spanned six decades. Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. ball” at the Boston Symphony Hall with Mae- His legend has grown since he retired as a stro Arthur Fidler and more notably in 1975 player, as generations of Patriots fans have Convenient location and valet parking makes with “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” at grown up listening to him provide insight and Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. Boston’s Old North Church where President analysis of many of the most memorable We are dedicated to the highest level of service and Ford sat and listened intently during a cel- games in franchise history. While he may professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. ebration of the 200th Anniversary of our be stepping down as a broadcaster, he will country’s independence. always be a Patriots ambassador and will re- In 1992, Cappelletti was the second player main one of the most iconic figures in fran- behind John Hannah to be inducted into the chise history.” Patriots Football Hall of Fame. His number Crossing his snow covered lawn, I walk 20 was also permanently retired. He was also back to my car reflecting on those early days inducted into the Italian American Sports at Fenway Park when I watched Cappelletti Hall of Fame in 1983. Efforts are still con- take the snowy field wearing #20 with his tinuing to see to it that Cappelletti gets his square toe worn shoe. I felt like I had just due some day and is inducted into the Pro exited a time capsule. Cappelletti is a pio- Football Hall of Fame. When Buoniconti was neer, a perfectionist, a Patriot…. and a great being inducted on August 4, 2001, during his Italian American. I’ll bet he also makes great acceptance speech he thanked his team- wine too. mates especially, “The ambassador of them My sincere thanks to Bob Hyldburg who wrote all, Gino Cappelletti,” and he stated “Gino, “Total Patriots” for providing me with Mr. someday, I think will be standing up here.” Cappelletti’s statistics. 280 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com

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I was planning to head over and put my general in Hollywood since Rocky. straight to the “Think Pink” day to day concerns so Mr. Palminteri was offered exhibit which was described far away. I lucked out, more than a million dollars to be a few lefts through a coming back to reality to no- to walk away from the project hallway or two but quickly tice I had ten minutes left and with $200.00 left in the lost my direction with all to spend at the museum and bank, he refused. He wanted that was in front of me. I only made it maybe fifty to play Sonny and write found myself bearing to the steps in. the screenplay. One night right from what appeared to I rushed as best I could Robert De Niro walked in to be a tremendous Roman through the “Art of Asia” see the show and as they statue of sorts. I was drawn exhibit which had so much say, “the rest is history.” He directly to it and was stand- to offer with tradition and then moved the production Chazz Palminteri and his ing and staring at the “Juno” education. I had to at least to New York, where it played version of a Bronx Tale statue herself. She is the sneak a peek at “Think for four sold-out months and makes its way back to largest classical sculpture Pink.” When I finally found earned him nominations for Boston for a one night per- in any museum within the my way there, I decided not the New York Outer Critics formance on February 28th. United Sates at 13 feet and to walk in so I could fully Circle for both acting and (Photo courtesy of 13,000 pounds. The room enjoy the glamorous fashion writing. While in New York, oneononenyc.com) was filled with ancient Egyp- exhibit when I return. he completed the screen- tian art such as: “Relief of As a social columnist, it play of A Bronx Tale and genders. Commedia dell’ Nofer” from Giza tomb, “King is tough to admit that was soon found himself starring Arte is a very demanding Menkaura (Mycerinus) and my first trip to the Museum opposite Robert De Niro, who performance art. All actors queen” from Giza, Menkara of Fine Arts. I am well chose the script for his have to be in excellent physi- Vally Temple and so many informed of the amazing directorial debut. cal shape, and can easily go The Museum of Fine Arts more. The exhibit had me so exhibits that come and go as This very special and from walking with a hunch has many exhibits that intrigued as this form of art I fill you all in each time a unique show will be back in to doing summersaults on change with the season and has always been of interest new one comes around. the city for only one day on stage. the “Art of Asia” exhibit is to me, yet I had to move Being a Boston resident February 28th with doors Commedia dell’Arte is a one that is rich in history on. brings a sort of fast pace opening at 7:00 pm with a form of improvisational the- and tradition. Still not being able to pull lifestyle that tends to get start time of 8:00 pm. The atre, featuring the use of (Photo courtesy of myself to the path I had us lost in the mix. When I Lynn Auditorium is located masks and unique gestures Angela Cornacchio) planned I was holding back visited the MFA I felt like a at 3 City Hall Square #311, and presents characters that how emotional I became care free kid and will take Lynn. You can get more can be recognized in cul- Socially Scene Reviewed from what had just stole my that moment into every day information on the show at tures around the world. … This past week I went on sight. There was the tiniest life. It is important to enjoy www.lynnauditorium.com Commedia began in Italy in an adventure that has been sign outside this monstrous those moments and Socially or call 781-599-SHOW for the 16th century and is con- on my to-do list for some room labeled, “Art of Europe.” Scene will be back on site tickets. sidered by historians to time. I often write about the I am a favorite of classical soon to experience “Think An evening of Comedy, be the first professional marvelous exhibits at the music and clearly old world Pink” and more. Stay tuned, Art and Renaissance Music theatre. It was also respon- Museum of Fine Arts, but I Italia, the art hoisted on also you can visit their … with a few of the Seven sible for the introduction of am guilty of letting the busy these walls were so power- website at www.mfa.org for Deadly Sins thrown in on female actresses and impro- Boston life take control of ful that it took me a minute more on what is current and Friday February 21st 7:00 pm vised performances based on making time to enjoy the to focus. The deep colors and upcoming. at The Fenway Center. sketches and scenarios. beautiful things this city has depth to the passion that A Bronx Tale Told … See The “Pazzi Lazzi” Troupe, The closest translation of to offer, such as art. each artist had poured into the classic coming of age in three independent come- the name is “comedy of the As I approached the the oil canvases was intense. story brought to life in the dic acts, presents “Aria Di craft.” Here, arte does not museum I paused to enjoy There were many timeless original, autobiographical, Commedia — An Evening refer to “art” as we currently how breathtaking it looked pieces in this enormous one man show. Written and of Commedia dell’Arte and consider the word, but rather from the outside. It was like room and I could hardly performed by Academy Award Italian Renaissance Music.” to that which is made by the building itself had some pay full attention to one nominee Chazz Palminteri, The evening’s entertain- artigiani (artisans). In fact, sort of mystical energy that before being distracted by A Bronx Tale tells the story of ment is co-sponsored by the term “arte” was coined had already brought my city another. Gracing the walls a young boy from a working- ICS, World Languages Cen- much later. In the early pace of life to a calmness. of the exhibit were works class family who witnesses ter and the International period the term used in When I got inside, the staff by: Theodoor Van Loon’s a murder and is introduced Student and Scholar Insti- contemporary accounts is was ever so friendly and 1620’s, “The Adoration of the to the world of organized tute (ISSI) of Northeastern Commedia all’Improvviso. happy to fill me in on which Shepherds,” Peter Candid’s crime. University. The actors, This term was used to dis- direction to head and why 1590’s, “The Mystic Mar- After premiering in Los Chiara Durazzini, Emanuele tinguish from commedia wouldn’t they be, when they riage of Saint Catherine.” Angeles in 1989, the show Capoano and Maya Attia, erudita, or “learned comedy”, spend every day at a job like Peter Paul Ruben’s 1632- moved to New York City interpret characters like that was written by aca- that. 33’s, “Hercules as Heroic for a critically and com- Arlecchino, Pantalone, Pul- demics and performed by I began to mosey my way Virtue Overcoming Discord” mercially successful off- cinella, and Colombina with amateurs often in royal to the main entrance and and so very many more! Broadway run. The stage pro- their troubles and struggles courts. Commedia dell’arte, again was stopped dead in At one point I sat on a duction was subsequently stemming from human conversely, was performed my tracks from the detail of bench placed in the center adapted into an acclaimed weaknesses like envy, lust, by professional actors (com- something as simple as a of the room, enjoyed the motion picture as Robert De and greed. ici) who perfected a specific staircase. It was lined with quiet calm and just got lost Niro’s directorial debut. After Pazzi Lazzi is a profes- role or mask. vases and the ceiling graced in the aura of the room. I the film’s worldwide success sional Commedia dell’Arte This performance is a tra- with painted angels falling have no idea how long I sat Palminteri brought the show troupe, native to the Boston ditional one of a kind that from the heavens. there as the power of art took back to New York for a Broad- area. The company strives can bring some Italian cul- way run with four-time Tony both to educate and enter- ture to life. The performance Award-winner Jerry Zaks as tain its audience. All mem- takes place on February 21st director. bers of the troupe play Well-known for A Bronx several characters, of both (Continued on Page 13) Mattéo Gallo Tale, Palminteri originally wrote the script for the stage and performed it as a one- o Appraisals man show in Los Angeles. It became the hottest property Sales & Rentals

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BURTON AND TAYLOR own while dodging child (DVD) protective services, the cops BBC Home Ent. and the gangs of the Brook- Tempestuous, funny and lyn projects. But through outrageously glamorous, Hol- sheer force of will, the two lywood’s most famous on- forge a bond strong enough again-off-again lovers flare to face down the world — and to life in their last battle. claim their place in it. Helena Bonham Carter and Acclaimed for its breakout Dominic West star as performances and bold real- the charmed and reckless ism, the story builds to a couple, one-time lovebirds transcendent climax and Frank and Mary Romano now locked in an ill-fated becomes an unforgettable with their son J.R. revival of Noel Coward’s play, experience! CROSBY-STILLS NASH ‘Private Lives.’ You’ll be glued MARDI GRAS PARTY to your front-row seat for & YOUNG - NEAD FAMILY DINNER — Saturday night March 1st is Burton and Taylor’s final act FIFTY BY FOUR (DVD) The Crocini Family Dave Mardi Gras Nite for folks NEAD FAMILY DINNER — MVD Ent. and Melanie with children together. A BBC Drama/BBC from Mt. Carmel to cele- Guest Speaker Steve America co-production, drip- This is CSNY’s story, a Lucy and Carlo. brate together the arrival of Siciliano. ping with diamonds! journey of breakthroughs, NEAD FAMILY DINNER Lent the following Wednes- HOUSE OF VERSACE breakdowns, break-ups and TALK GREAT TURNOUT day. The party is on for for all. The wage issue is the (DVD) incredible music. Featuring Once again North End DeMainos in Revere. For wrong issue to be fighting. Lionsgate Home Ent. exclusive interviews, seldom- Against Drugs put on an- further details come over to SCOTT BROWN NEEDS ‘House of Versace’ is the seen footage, classic and other in its series of family the Embassy Suites Hotel TO GET OFF THE ^#@ story of fashion icon Dona- raw performances, plus in- dinner/talks at the Nazzaro this Sunday morning at If former U.S. Sen. Scott tella Versace and her tri- teresting contributions from Community Center. Nearly 10:00 am. Brown, R-MA wants to run umph over tragedy, following those who worked closely 60 families showed up for CHARLESTOWN for U.S. Senate up in New the death of her brother, with CSNY across the years. the pasta and listened atten- COMMUNITY AWARDS Hampshire, time is a wast- Gianni (Enrico Colantoni). Alongside occasional col- tively to guest speaker Steve The 22nd Peter Looney ing. He needs to move Wall Street Journal Based on laborator Neil Young, Crosby, Siciliano who came from the Charlestown Appreciation quickly one way or the other reporter Deborah Ball’s book Stills and Nash refused to North End and is now Chief Awards Ceremony will be so that N.H. Republicans ‘House of Versace: The be labeled ‘a band,’ rather Probation Officer at the held on Friday, April 25th at can offer up the strongest Untold Story of Genius, Mur- describing themselves as a South Boston District Court. the Knights of Columbus at possible candidate against der, and Survival,’ the Life- loose collective of mutual He spoke on the warning the bottom of Medford Street. U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, time movie follows Donatella friends free from the inhib- signs parents should be pay- The purpose of these awards D-NH who of late has been (Gina Gershon) as she is iting confines of the music ing attention to in their chil- are to recognize those who getting plenty of assistance thrust into the spotlight business. dren and the need for good have enriched the quality of from U.S. Sen. Elizabeth as head designer of her CHUGGINGTON: communications between life in Charlestown. For more Warren, D-MA. If Brown brother’s fashion empire. BREWSTER LEADS THE parents and kids. This fam- details, call Tommy Cuhna has a desire to return to Following scathing reviews WAY (DVD) ily dinner was made possible at 617-777-8011 or Dave Capitol Hill, he can’t wait and the company hemor- Anchor Bay Ent. through a grant from the Whelan at 617-201-3802. that much longer to launch rhaging money, Donatella Everyone’s favorite blue Massachusetts Convention KUDOS TO his bid. falls into drug addiction and and yellow chugger is mak- Center Authority. CVS PHARMACY ST. PATRICK’S DAY nearly bankrupts the busi- ing tracks on his very The next NEAD family din- The announcement that CELEBRATION ness. With the help of her own DVD. Featuring six ner will be on May 19th. CVS Pharmacy will be ban- This year the Irish Social family — daughter Allegra, traintastic episodes — plus EVERYONE ENJOYED ning the sale of tobacco prod- Club in West Roxbury will Aunt Lucia (Raquel Welch) ‘Chugger Spotlights, a Bonus THE DON ORIONE ucts in all its stores is great be celebrating St. Patrick’s and brother Santo (Colm Badge Quest Episode,’ and a VALENTINE’S BASH news nationwide. A few years Day with the Noel Henry Feore) — Donatella enters new music video. Watch as back, the City of Boston Irish Show Band. Remem- rehab and comes back with Brewster starts the digging banned tobacco products in ber, Monday, March 17th her own vision to reignite of a new tunnel, saves new all drug stores within the 8:00 pm to midnight. For Versace as a powerful fash- chuggineers Zack, Tyne and confines of the city. I opposed more info on this event visit ion house! Fletch from a flash flood that government-ordered ban www.irishsocialclub.com. MY DOG THE CHAMPION caused by a bursting river, as an overreach by govern- KEEP SOUTH STATION (DVD) and pitches in to fix Old ment deciding things best “SOUTH STATION” Anchor Bay Ent. Puffer Pete. And with friends left in the hands of busi- The Legislature up on Bea- Dora Madison Burge stars like Wilson and Koko along nesses. The decision by CVS con Hill is planning on re- as Madison, a spoiled big city for the ride, Brewster learns and hopefully other national naming South Station after 16-year-old with a full teen- the importance of helping chains should be seen as a former Governor Michael S. age social life. When her others and working together. welcomed sight. Dukakis, quite an honor but mom is deployed overseas for Limited Edition copies in- However, as usual liberals there is a good reason why three months, Maddy is sent clude a bonus pack with out there are going over- Boston has a South Station, to live with her hard-nosed an Old Puffer Pete die-cast board. Derrick Jackson in it is called North Station. grandfather (Lance Henrik- engine. the Boston Globe opined the Who by the way wants to sen) at his rural cattle ranch. ESCAPE PLAN (Blu-ray) other day to ban potato chips, tell someone to pick them Lionsgate There Maddy meets a cute sodas, candy and other trash up at the “Governor Michael 17-year-old dog trainer Eli One of the world’s foremost foods at CVS too. Why not S. Dukakis Transportation (Cody Linley), and they grow authorities on structural Smokin’ Joe crooning in his bright red blazer ban bags of sugar, over the Center at South Station”? to love and respect her stub- security agrees to take on counter drugs containing too The station isn’t big enough born grandpa, and bond with one last job: breaking out of playing all those hits from much sugar for Derrick’s for that mouthful name of an old cattle dog who just an ultra-secret, high-tech yesterday. apparent own good? a train station. Sometimes may have the potential to facility called “The Tomb.” Last week at the Don This is still America, things like names should be be a blue ribbon champion. Deceived and wrongly im- Orione Home, the place was protected by the Bill of just left alone. Through a mutual sense of prisoned, Ray Breslin (Sylves- hopping as the residents Rights. Jackson lost me REVERE CASINO VOTE displacement, the two out- ter Stallone) must recruit fel- strutted their stuff on the when he went after tonic TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th casts form a special bond low inmate Emil Rottmayer dance floor to the music of and chips. Lately the anti-casino folks in this heartwarming story (Schwarzenegger) to help de- Smokin’ Joe. I am surprised RAISING MINIMUM in Revere have been getting vise a daring, nearly impos- about the true meaning of the neighbors weren’t com- WAGES NOT KEY lots of media attention as family, the courage of out- sible plan to escape from plaining about all the music IN WAR ON POVERTY Election Day draws near. The casts and the promise of new the most protected and for- and laughter coming from An old associate of mine anti-casino “Don’t Gamble tified prison ever built. beginnings. Inspiring story the fourth floor dance hall. Lew Finfer from Dorchester Revere” crowd has lots of that the whole family can ‘Escape Plan’ is the first pair- The place was packed as wrote an opine in the clergy support and held a ing of action legends Sylves- enjoy! guests rolled themselves Dorchester Reporter stating forum earlier this week THE INEVITABLE DEFEAT ter Stallone and Arnold onto the dance floor in their his belief that hiking the at the First Congregational OF MISTER & PETE (DVD) Schwarzenegger in leading wheelchairs. The punch minimum wage would be a Church. There will be a rally Lionsgate Home Ent. roles and co-stars Jim was spiked with Italian red key to progress in the war on at Immaculate Conception Caviezel, Curtis “50 Cent” One sweltering summer in wine and no one was whin- poverty. I disagree. Most folks Church on February 16th at New York City, 13-year-old Jackson, Vinnie Jones and ing just having fun. The color working for minimum wage 1:00 pm. Vincent D’Onofrio. An action Mister’s hard-living mother of the evening of course was are usually not heads of FINEGOLD RUNNING thriller that takes you on is apprehended by the police, bright red. Good food to eat households but rather young FOR TREASURER leaving him and nine-year- an exciting, out of control and drink and plenty of table people adding income to their State Senator Barry Fine- ride. old Pete to survive on their talk. A group of young people family’s overall income. The gold, D-Andover recently from the Salesians even idea shouldn’t be to raise the announced his candidacy came over for the fun. Young minimum for a low-skilled for state treasurer at the WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM and old alike seemed to be job, but to create more and Georgetown Housing Com- enjoying the night away. better jobs with higher pay plex in Hyde Park. POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2014 Page 11

way musicals for our new album,” acrobatics by Weisberg and Yoffe says Urs Buhler from Il Divo. “We can’t themselves. Insterspersed will be a wait to now perform them in our SPECIAL video version of “Fruit of the Vine,” a own style to our fans around the well received book telling a tender, NOW world.” EVENTS funny and exciting story about friend- ship and ways to deal with bullies. SANDERS THEATRE Weisberg and Yoffe say the book pro- TD GARDEN PLAYING Memorial Hall, motes bystander intervention and al- 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA Harvard University truism among children in bullying situ- 617-624-1050 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA ations. A discussion about the sub- www.TDGarden.com 617-496-4595 ject will also take place. DISNEY ON ICE UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN www.fas.harvard.edu/~memhall/ — February 15- sanders.html 22. It’s one colossal party on ice, JUANITO PASCUAL NEW FLA- with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie MENCO TRIO — February 15. Juanito DANCE Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Pascual called by NPR “one of the hot- Unbirthday Party with Alice and test flamenco guitarists to emerge in the Mad Hatter; Mardi Gras with recent years” celebrates the release SHUBERT THEATER Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen; a of his album! The self-titled “Juanito 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Royal Valentine’s Day Ball with the Pascual New Flamenco Trio” features 617-482-9393 Disney Princesses; a Hawaiian luau Grammy-nominated percussionist www.citicenter.org/theatres/ with Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonder- Tupac Mantilla and bassist Brad shubert land with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Barrett for a musical experience that TAO DANCE THEATER — Febru- Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with merges the passion, rhythmic inten- ary 27-28. Since its founding in 2008, the Disney Villains and more in a sity of traditional flamenco with im- TAO Dance Theater has taken China’s magical medley of holidays, celebra- provisations and personal chemistry. dance world by storm. The company tions and festivals from around has performed in every modern dance the globe. Come join the party when festival throughout the country this spectacular ice show visits your and has collaborated with leading THEATER hometown! Chinese artists across genres includ- ing theatre, experimental music, film, SHERATON BOSTON HOTEL visual arts and installation. TAO LYNN AUDITORIUM 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA Dance Theater has been featured in 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 617-236-2000 performances, choreography and 781-599-SHOW www.SheratonBostonHotel.com teaching residencies and festivals www.LynnAuditorium.com BOSTON BRIDAL BASH — Sun- worldwide. The company has brought A BRONX TALE — February 28. day, March 9th. 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The one and only Cher herself CARLA BRUNI — Saturday, founder Tao Ye has captured atten- Zaks as director. front of your eyes. revealed that she will kick off her April 19 — With a beautiful and allur- tion as a radical new presence on the “Dressed To Kill” 49 city North Ameri- ing voice, Italian-born French super- country’s burgeoning contemporary HYNES CONVENTION CENTER can Tour beginning in Phoenix on model Carla Bruni recorded the dance scene.” — The Times (UK). 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA March 22nd with stops in NY, LA, Bos- 2002 international hit “Quelqu’un M’a COMEDY 617-954-2000 ton, Las Vegas, and other major mar- Dit,” which went on to sell more CITI PERFORMING ARTS www.MassConvention.com kets. The tour comes to TD Garden than 2 million copies. Now Bruni has CENTER WANG ANIME BOSTON — March 21-23. on Wednesday, April 9. 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The main As friends for many years, their col- has sold more than 26 million albums by John McColgan with lyrics and talk show, “Chelsea Lately,” Handler focus on Anime Boston has always laboration on a tour is a natural fit. worldwide will bring Il Divo — A Musi- narrative by award-winning Irish continues to offer international au- been Japanese animation and com- Both of these artists have explored cal Affair: The Greatest Songs Of Broad- writer Joseph O’Connor, Heartbeat of diences her fearless honesty and ics, they have expanded to include world rhythms and pushed the bound- way Live to the Citi Wang Theatre in Home showcases world-class dancers tongue-in-cheek commentary every other aspects of Japanese pop-cul- aries of popular music and through support of the group’s sixth studio from Ireland, USA, Australia, Britain, weeknight. “I’ve decided to go on tour ture: J-Pop, J-Rock and live-action their music, continue to speak to gen- album A Musical Affair. The show Canada, Italy, Mexico and Spain and and support my new book, Uganda Be Japanese media and have also delved erations of fans. intertwines the most famous songs choreography by David Bolger. Heart- Kidding Me Live (released on March into Japanese history and traditional from Broadway musicals with the beat of Home – Music from the Show, 4th). I think we all know how much I culture, thus encouraging people to BERKLEE PERFORMANCE individual theatrical experiences of featuring the hit song “Lead Me Home” love the sound of my own voice” said develop a more well-rounded perspec- CENTER Carlos, David, Urs and Sebastien. by American Idol Jessica Sanchez, will Handler. In this hilarious and absurd tive. In 2012, Anime Boston welcomed 136 Massachusetts Avenue The album “A Musical Affair” show- be available in Canada beginning collection of travel essays Chelsea de- more than 22,000 people over the Boston MA 02115 cases Il Divo’s signature romantic January 14, 2014 and in the United livers some of her favorite stories while weekend. www.Berklee.edu/Events and emotional interpretation of heart- States beginning February 25, 2014 also giving travelers her (not to be SNARKY PUPPY — Friday, March felt classics like “Some Enchanted on Decca/Universal. The DVD of the believed) guide to etiquette, hot spots CAPITOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS 14. With the release of its live, two- Evening” (South Pacific), “Bring Him show, which was recorded live in and answers to some of the most 44 South Main Street disc album/DVD Tell Your Friends, Home” (Les Miserables), “Tonight” Dublin during its World Premiere run, asked travel questions. A leading Concord, NH 03301 Snarky Puppy has gone from an un- (West Side Story) and more. Il Divo will be released by Decca/Universal nonfiction author, Handler had three 603-225-1111 derground secret to one of the most has also provided new arrangements in March 2014. View the video of books ranked at #1, #2, and #3 on the www.CCANH.com internationally respected names in for these much-loved songs, as well “Lead Me Home.” Bestseller Lists simultaneously on MEDIUM LAUREN RAINBOW AN instrumental music. as invited familiar Broadway and pop ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE March 28th, 2010 and currently has EVENING WITH SPIRIT — Febru- The three-time Dallas Observer artists to appear on certain tracks THEATER — May 1-4, 2014. Alvin four bestselling books in print — a ary 19. Join Medium, Lauren Rain- Music Award-winning group (Best as their duet partners. “It has been Ailey American Dance Theater grew remarkable feat for any author. bow as she brings to you an evening Jazz Act 2008, 2009, 2010) fuses a so inspiring to work with such leg- from a now-fabled performance in EDDIE IZZARD THE WORLD of Messages from Spirit. Rainbow is deep knowledge and respect for mu- endary songs from the world of Broad- March 1958 at the 92nd Street Y in TOUR — May 8th. The man the Lon- an intuitive medium with a decade of New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and don Sunday Times calls “The Great- experience communicating with the a group of young African-American est British Stand-Up Comedian of his other side. She had learned deliver- modern dancers, that performance Generation” returns to America with ing messages to the loved ones left changed forever the perception of ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS his World Tour “force majeure.” behind bringing them peace and clo- American dance. The Ailey company One of the most acclaimed come- sure, so she began studying and per- has gone on to perform for an esti- “The Sicilian Corner” 10:00 am to 12 Noon every Friday with hosts dians of his generation, Izzard’s fecting the craft of mediumship. mated 25 million people at theaters Tom Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Italian Show” with Nunzio unique, tangential, absurd, and sur- Lauren brings the energy of joy and in 48 states and 71 countries on six DiMarca every Sunday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. real comic narratives are lauded for heart-centeredness to her work. She continents — as well as millions more their creativity and wit, earning him a considers it a great blessing to open through television broadcasts. When “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi New York Drama Desk Award and two the hearts of those in grief and em- Mr. Ailey began creating dances, he 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. Emmys for Dress to Kill, two British power them to find complete joy in drew upon his “blood memories” of “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ RocGardarco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays Comedy Awards for Top Stand-Up Co- their lives. Texas, the blues, spirituals and gos- 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. median, and an Olivier Award nomi- pel as inspiration, which resulted in “The Nick Franciosa Show” Sundays from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm on nation for Outstanding Achievement. JOHN M. BARRY BOYS & GIRLS the creation of his most popular and WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. His comedy style takes the form of CLUB critically acclaimed work, Revelations. rambling whimsical monologue and 675 Watertown Street Although he created 79 ballets over “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO 650 self-referential pantomime. He had a Newton, MA his lifetime, Mr. Ailey maintained AM and online at www.wsro.com. starring role in the television series FACEPAINT CIRCUS TROUPE — that his company was not exclusively “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 - Sundays The Riches as Wayne Malloy and has February 19. Husband and wife team a repository for his own work. 9:00 pm–10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's appeared in many films. Ken Yoffe and Ellen Weisberg are ad- Today, the Company continues Place. Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. In the U.S., Izzard is the first solo dressing the subject of bullying in a Mr. Ailey’s mission by presenting L’Italia Chiamo - Italian Radio Show hosted by Stefano stand-up comedian to perform at the unique and memorable way. The important works of the past and com- Marchese and Emanuele Capoano. Thursdays 2:00 pm–4:00 pm. Hollywood Bowl; has sold-out three show is about one hour in length and missioning new ones. In all, Visit www.zumix.org/radio or at litaliachiamo.wordpress.com; email: consecutive nights at Radio City Mu- consists of several circus acts, includ- more than 235 works by over 90 [email protected]. Tel. 857-334-0868. sic Hall and toured arenas through- ing the experienced German Wheel choreographers are part of the out the U.S. artist Emmanuel Tawiah and paired Ailey company’s repertory. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

So today is Valentine’s Day. Happy and chanted. COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Valentine’s Day to all of you! And thank you The singers’ ELBOWS WITH ZUCCHINI for sending me a Valentine’s Day card with pulses in- mustard stains on it! creased and in Tomato Sauce The January 20th edition of the popular decreased 2 medium-size zucchini, 1/3 cup olive oil gossip rag Globe was headlined Hillary together as washed and chopped (not 1 chopped medium onion Clinton and Faye Dunway FADING FAST! As the music’s tempo changed and their heart- peeled) 1 tablespoon capers reported, Hillary Clinton’s shocking appear- beats aligned when the songs required them 2 large ripe tomatoes or a (optional) ance has triggered fears she’s embroiled in to breathe in unison. “You are synchroniz- four-ounce portion crushed Basil and salt a terrifying new brain tumor drama. Recent ing with other people and harmonizing your tomatoes 1/2 pound elbow macaroni photos show the 66-year-old estranged wife hearts,” says study author Bjorn Vickhoff. of former President Bill Clinton in tears, That could explain why singing together In a saucepan, sauté onion and capers in oil until onion looking bloated and ill and apparently wear- strengthens solidarity in groups from foot- is opaque. Add chopped ripened tomatoes or four ounces of crushed tomato. If a heavier sauce is preferred, use a four- ing a wig. Now her close friends are won- ball fans to work crews. The controlled dering if the former First Lady, who support- breathing that singing demands also seems ounce can of prepared tomato sauce instead. Cover and ers hope will run for President in 2016, is to have a calming influence, achieving “the simmer about seven minutes. Add chopped zucchini and dried or fresh basil. Add water if more liquid is desired. secretly battling a frightening medical prob- same effect as breathing exercises in yoga.” slowly lem. Go for it Hillary! True! Nostalgia can ward off loneliness and Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until zucchini is A latest poll claims two out of three Ameri- anxiety. Though often triggered by isolation tender. Cook pasta according to directions on the package. Pour cans say they are dissatisfied with “the way and challenging life changes, it offers relief income and wealth are currently distributed by bringing to mind “cherished experiences zucchini with sauce over cooked elbows and serve. in the U.S.” This includes 75% of Democrats that assure us we are valued people who have Serves two. and 54% of Republicans. meaningful lives,” says psychologist Clay NOTE: Spaghetti may be cooked and served with the zucchini Hey, guys! Pay attention! Middle-aged men Routledge of North Dakota State University. in place of elbows. who drink more than two beers or the Such reminiscences are remarkably simi- equivalent amount of alcohol a day speed lar across cultures, centering on being with Vita can be reached at [email protected] up their memory loss by six years reports friends at weddings, holidays and other spe- The Guardian (U.K.). Researchers at Univer- cial moments. The ability to call up a fond sity College London studied drinking habits memory to maintain physiological comfort • Karyn Polito (Continued from Page 2) of about 5,000 men and 2,000 women over may even be an evolutionary adaptation. Giuliani in the North End held by her great grandfather 10 years. When the participants turned 56, Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, claims the during her run for State that America is a place they began taking tests of their memory, most lonely place in the world is the human Treasurer in 2010. Karyn is where opportunity should be reasoning and organizational abilities. Men heart when love is absent. looking forward to visiting available to everyone who who consumed an average of 2.5 drinks per Remember, laugh and the world will laugh the North End again in her wants to work and achieve day showed signs of memory loss a lot sooner with you; think and you will almost die of run for Lieutenant Governor their dream for a better life. than men who didn’t drink or men who were loneliness. with Charlie Baker. The Engaging the Italian-Ameri- light to moderate drinkers. Strangely, the Useless information: The Oscar statues are North End area is a special can community in Charlie researchers didn’t find similar drinking- normally made of tin and copper, but during place filled with long time and Karyn’s efforts to make related memory loss in women, although the second world war, they were made of families and entrepreneurs. Massachusetts great is a top women who drank a lot did show deficits plaster, covered in gold. All metal was needed Karyn embraces the spirit priority. in organization and planning skills. for the war effort. Since 1989, Oscar pre- The Denver Broncos and the Seattle senters are not allowed to say “and the win- Seahawks, teams from the only two U.S. ner is …” This insinuates that all of the states to legalize recreational marijuana, other nominees are losers. So they say, “And • Walk for Hunger (Continued from Page 3) advanced to the Super Bowl, leading some the Oscar goes to …” Nicholas Cage changed “We know that hunger is a More than 40,000 people to call the game the “Stoner Bowl.” his last name from Coppola to Cage so that complex problem,” continued are expected to turn out for Smarten-up! An Indiana police chief shot no one would know he was related to Oscar- Parker. “It’s important to rec- this year’s event, walking to himself in the leg while trying out a weapon winning director Francis Ford Coppola, who ognize that there are mul- raise money and awareness in a gun shop. The second time in 15 years is his uncle. tiple solutions to address both about the issues of hunger he’s suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The brilliant and handsome Kyle Waters, emergency food situations across the state. “I walk “I need to pay more attention,” admitted of Swampscott, wants you to know the only and long-term access to because it brings awareness David Counceller. visible human muscle is the tongue. And healthy alternatives. People to the serious problem of More shooting news! A member of Ken- Kyle wants you to know kissing is not only struggling with hunger don’t hunger in Massachusetts tucky’s House of Representatives acciden- nice. It’s because when you kiss, your mouth necessarily want a handout and in the country,” said tally fired a gun in her government office produces saliva and saliva helps protect — they want to be partici- Monica Bracey of Mattapan, while unloading it. “I’m a gun owner. It hap- against dental plaque. So on Valentine’s pants in finding the solution.” a walker since 1990 who pens,” explained Rep. Leslie Combs, noting Day, kiss, kiss, kiss. The 20-mile walk begins raises approximately $10,000 that due to her training in gun safety, Wee bit of Italian American history. In 1933, and ends at the Boston Com- each year. another legislator in the office was not hit. Giuseppe Gallo, a small time grape grower, mon. The walk route weaves Registration is now open “I was particularly careful,” she said. chases his two sons waving a shotgun and through Boston, Brookline, and individuals can walk, A good buy! Good bye! Marcia Fuqua, a the same day kills himself. Today, Ernest Newton, Watertown, and volunteer and donate at Virginia woman bought a small painting for and Julio Gallo’s stainless steel wine tanks Cambridge. Local entertain- www.projectbread.org/walk. $7.00 at a flea market, only to discover it in Modesta resemble an oil refinery. The ment and water stops help More information is also was a Renoir original worth $100,000. A giant crushers protect millions of gallons of keep the walkers going available at 617-723-5000. judge ruled that Fuqua must give the paint- Gallo wine from the hot California sun. Also throughout the day and If you or someone you ing back to the Baltimore Museum of Art, in 1933, Fiorello LaGuardia becomes the educational elements will know is struggling to put from which it was stolen. first Italian American elected mayor of New help walkers learn more food on the table, please Moron! A Florida police officer was forced York City. The colorful “Little Flower” is about food insecurity and call Project Bread’s Food to resign when his superiors discovered he squatty, funny and often confused with the range of anti-hunger Source Hotline at 1-800- had used the 911 systems to arrange extra- comedian Lou Costello. However, LaGuardia solutions. 645-8333. marital trysts. Shaun Whiting had his mis- is honest, courageous, tough, and called tress call 911 and quickly hang up, so he “New York’s greatest mayor.” would be dispatched to her location. Some show business stuff as researched 1st Generation Che puzo! Following months of federal by the noted musicologist, the stately Al investigation, former Virginia Governor Bob Natale. Leave it to Groucho Marx! “I got into Italian-American McDonnell and his wife Maureen, were an elevator at MGM once and there in one indicted on 14 felony counts of corruption of her famous men’s hats was Greta Garbo. Vita Orlando Sinopoli for allegedly accepting more than $135,000 I said hello, and when there was no reply, I Shares with us worth of gifts, luxury vacations and large said, “Oh, sorry, I thought you were a fellow loans from political donors. The federal I knew.” John Wayne and his drinking buddy a delightful recollection indictment accuses the couple of repeatedly Ward Bond went around wrecking careers of her memories as a child hitting up Jonnie Williams, then the CEO with their gung-ho willingness to blacklist of dietary supplement maker Star Scien- anyone who politically disagreed with them growing up in tific, for loans, clothes, golf accessories and during the 1950’s. Phyllis Diller, said, Boston’s “Little Italy” private plane rides. In exchange, say au- “Lucille Ball was a control freak. Had to be thorities, the McDonnells introduced Will- in charge of everything. Never saw a woman and a collection of iams to top state officials and allowed him who took her comedy so seriously.” “Audrey Italian family recipes to use the governor’s mansion to promote Hepburn has exquisite manners, but my from the homeland. his products. In July, McDonnell apologized experience was that she lived and worked for his “poor judgment” and said he would inside a cocoon. Very insulated. She didn’t return $120,000 in loans and gifts to Will- really care to venture outside it or to meet Great as Gifts iams. any new people. Her manners were a shade FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM Nice to learn group singing can create too exquisite …” Mona Washbourne, My Fair and in local bookstores — ask for a rewarding feeling of oneness. Swedish Lady. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN researchers monitored the heart rates of Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN 15 choral singers as they hummed, sang AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2014 Page 13

• Socially Scene (Continued from Page 9)

Nanna never wore make- qui e questa ragazza?” (My they were treated like VIPs up. As a young girl in friend, who is this girl?) “Essa by the maitre’d and the wait Avellino, only the girls they e mi cugina.” (She is my staff. spoke about in whispers cousin.) “Mi piace su cugina As we were seated, I was wore makeup: face powder, e voglio la conocere.” (I like given a pillow to sit on and lipstick, eye shadow, rouge your cousin and would like was reminded by Aunt Ada … but not the good girls. to meet her.) “Penza que, no, that a gentleman removes They wore nothing on their perche essa e tipa salvatica.” his hat in doors. At that faces. She kept up this stan- (I think not because she is point, I removed my Eton cap dard throughout her life in the wild type.) Fa bene, basta and placed it on my lap. As the U.S. Even if she Ameri- que no fuma.” (It’s fine, as was often the case, my aunt canized, Babbononno would long as she doesn’t smoke.) and mother reminded me of never have permitted her to This is what Babbononno’s the etiquette that should be Romeo and Juliet make their way to the American shame the family in public generation of men thought displayed at a table, includ- Repertory stage for a unique performance on by wearing even lipstick. regarding Italian women and ing the proper placement February 19th-21st. (Photo courtesy of examiner.com) My mother was, reluc- cigarettes. As a matter of of the napkin and which tantly, allowed to wear lip- fact, long after Mom married eating utensil was to be 7:00 pm at The Fenway Romeo and Juliet will take th stick. In her mid teens, she Dad and while I was growing used and when. I was also Center located 77 Steven stage on February 19 at st went to work as a saleslady up, I noticed that Mom never instructed in the ways to Street, Boston. You will need 8:00 pm, February 21 at nd in Goldenberg’s Department smoked in front of Babbo- hold a fork, knife and spoon. a ticket for the performance, 7:30 pm and February 22 at Store located in Central nonno or Grandpa Christo- When the waitress was told but admission is free. Please 11:00 am. 12 Nights plays th th Square in East Boston. She foro. I asked her about my name, I was referred to use the link to Northeastern February 18 and 20 at st told Nanna that the sales- this one day when I was in as, “Master John.” I must University’s ISSI to secure 8:00 pm also February 21 girls had to look their best my twenties and she told admit that, even at that age, a ticket which you will find at 10:00 pm. The two pro- and that, “their best” included me about the attitudes the I enjoyed the respect that in the February calendar at ductions will play in reper- a proper dress for work and “old timers” had regarding that image commanded. www.northeastern.edu/issi/ tory at OBERON located at face makeup. I don’t know if women smoking, and like a When I was about eight, calendar-february.html. 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge. this was true about the make- good daughter and daughter- Aunt Ada and Uncle Nick Romeo and Juliet Return For more information on up, but my grandparents in-law, she complied. separated. They later di- … Also 12 Nights come to the these productions and other “bought it,” and Mom was When I was a child, I no- vorced. I won’t go into what American Repertory Theater winter/spring events, visit allowed to wear lipstick to ticed that Aunt Ada led the caused their separation at for performances from Feb- www.cluboberon.com. th st work. way and Mom followed her this point, but for two Italian ruary 18 through the 21 . Mardi Gras is Upon Us … Mom’s best girlfriend was direction. Neither worked Catholics to divorce in those American Repertory The- Mark your calendar for Feb- th Ada Georgione. Ada’s family after they were married and days was almost unknown. ater at Harvard University is ruary 28 to celebrate with lived in the Jeffery’s Point would, quite often, head into Unfortunately, Aunt Ada’s pleased to announce the the Friends of Copley Square section of East Boston as Boston to window shop and emotions got in the way of a return of the Chicago Com- as they host their Mardi did Nanna, Babbononno and have lunch. Ada and Nick life-long friendship and she pany the Hypocrites, with Gras party at the Fairmont their young family. In later never had any children, but gave Mom an ultimatum, their mash-up of Shakes- Copley Plaza. years, Ada would marry I was their Godchild. I was “Stop associating with your peare’s Romeo and Juliet and The Friends of Copley Mom’s middle brother, Uncle the first male born to an Ital- brother, Nick, or our friend- 12 Nights. Adapted and Square, a non-profit organi- Nick. When the girls were ian family and was placed on ship will come to an end. directed by Artistic Director zation that provides funding young, Ada became enam- a pedestal like a little icon. Mom, always the diplomat, Sean Graney. to assist the City of Boston ored with all aspects of polite Ada advised Mom on how to tried to rationalize things Graney’s Romeo and Juliet with the preservation, main- Boston society. At that point dress me to look like a Proper with her closest friend, but uses both Shakespeare’s tenance and beautification in time, Italians were ex- Bostonian. As I accompanied when Ada discovered that familiar play as well as Felice of the Copley Square, will cluded from this social level. them to downtown Boston, I Uncle Nick was at our house Romani’s libretto for Bellini’s host its fourth annual Mardi They were too new to this was dressed with short one day, she disassociated 1830 opera I Capuleti e i Gras Celebration. country and especially Bos- pants, long stockings, a navy herself from my mother. It Montecchi, based on Italian The evening will bring the ton. There were very few pro- blue blazer with a coat of wasn’t until 22 years later sources. The four perform- feeling of the French Quar- fessionals at that time and arms patch on the outside that Ada came to her senses ers taking on all the roles of ter into the heart of Boston’s most of our forebearers lived breast pocket, an Eton cap, and began speaking to my the drama have also been Back Bay. The event will in- in Italian enclaves like which was like a baseball mother again. What compli- asked to create the world in clude a New Orleans dinner those found in the North End cap but with a very short cated things further was the which they perform the buffet, live music by The Bo and East Boston. brim. If I remember cor- fact that Uncle Nick married story, a visual sculpture that Winiker Band and the Slip- Even though this was the rectly, they also had me in a Dorothy Hanscom in 1950. interacts with these clip- pery Sneakers Zydeco Band, way it was, Ada learned to white dress shirt and a bow You’ve heard me refer to pings of the greatest love dancing and auction prizes. dress like a proper Boston- tie. I looked like an English Aunt Dorothy many times. story ever told in an enter- Guests are encouraged to ian, developed a dignified school boy or a kid from a She became my aunt when taining and enlightening come in festive Mardi Gras speech pattern and con- Beacon Hill family. This was I was twelve and I was the way. attire, including masks if ducted herself like a post the image Aunt Ada thought surrogate son she and Uncle 12 Nights is Graney’s adap- desired. debutant. She passed on sev- was important for a young Nick never had. Years later, tation based on Shakes- Individual tickets are eral things to my mother, boy and Mom obliged her. my two sons became the peare’s play Twelfth Night as being sold but for revelers especially the proper use of I remember one episode grandchildren Dorothy and well as Barnabe Riche’s 1581 who want to make a night of makeup. Mom once said when I was maybe six or Nick never had. I did not see prose narrative Of Apolonius it, guests may purchase two that Ada knew how to make seven. Mom and Aunt Ada Ada for those 22 years I men- and Silla, which has its roots tickets to the event, as well her look sophisticated, not dragged me to Jordan Marsh, tioned. I had planned to in a 1531 Italian play called as accommodations on the th cheap. Filenes, Gilchrist’s and sev- spend the summer of 1972 Gl’Ingannati (The Deceived evening of February 28 Like most sophisticated eral women’s stores that in Italy with Sal Meli, and Ones) and, further back, the donated by The Fairmont ladies of their day, Ada and were located on Tremont before the trip, went shop- mistaken-identity comedies Copley Plaza and The Lenox Mom learned how to smoke Street. When it was lunch ping for the things I would of Plautus. All three stories Hotel. Hotel availability is cigarettes. This was an time we headed for, I be- need abroad. When I came center on a young woman limited, so guests are en- “infamnia” as far as Babbo- lieve, the Thompson Spa, a home that afternoon, there who disguises herself as a couraged to buy tickets early. nonno was concerned. There fine restaurant which, if was Ada and my mother in servant boy, falls madly in To purchase tickets, has been a standing joke I’m not mistaken, was lo- our kitchen sipping tea as if love with her employer, and please visit www.friendsof about this. An Italian man cated on Tremont Street the separation never hap- is required to woo another copleysquare.org. All of the shows pictures of his family close to the intersection of pened. It was the last time I woman on his behalf, who proceeds from the event ben- to a paisano. The paisano Boylston. Mom and Aunt Ada saw her. falls madly in love with the efit The Friends of Copley asked about a girl in one of wore dresses with gloves What ever happened be- cross-dresser. The Hypo- Square. For more informa- the pictures who happens to and hats that complimented tween Ada and Uncle Nick crites Company of four ac- tion on The Friends of Copley be quite attractive. “Paisano, their outfits. As a result, was their own business, but tors plays all the roles, and Square or to make a reser- whatever social graces I again, has designed the vation, visit www.friendsof may have developed in life, multicolored setting for this copleysquare.org or email — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — I owe to Ada, who blatantly comedy of errors. [email protected]. THE smoked cork tipped Kools in public. Johnny Christy GOD BLESS AMERICA For events going on in Massachusetts this WINTER, Orchestra Small Ads call the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Get Big Results Web site at www.massvacation.com. MUSIC FOR ALL For more information, For a complimentary Massachusetts Getaway Guide, OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 call 617-227-8929. call 1-800-447-MASS, ext. 300. Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2014

• Hoops & Hockey (Continued from Page 16) NEWS BRIEFS and this is important — it In short, he was the last meet again in another game was played in a champion- line of defense against the with a title on the line. After (FROM ITALIAN ship atmosphere worthy of number 1 ranked team in that it’s on to the NCAA NEWSPAPERS AND this historic event. America and proved he was regionals the last weekend OTHER PUBLICATIONS) Although they haven’t won up to the task. He did allow in March followed by the the Beanpot since way back three goals in the 4-1 BC NCAA Frozen Four in Phila- Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco in 1988, it was the third victory in the title game, but delphia in mid-April. time in the past four years the last three tallies came So there are three more A MEDICAL SCIENCE FIRST: NEW LENS FOR THE that the Huskies advanced in the final five minutes, trophies to be won before HUMAN EYE. After the first tridimensional retina (of a man to the Championship Game. with one being an empty the collegians hang up the and also of a mouse implanted in Japan) the embryonic Each time, they have been netter. Up to that point — for skates in the spring. With tissues that produce the lens of a human eye have been defeated by BC, which has the better part of 55 minutes the way the proceedings went isolated for the first time in Australia, at the Monash Uni- now won the last five — he was superb. on Monday night, at least versity of Melbourne by the Italian researcher Isabella Beanpots in a row. Trophy Season’s second one (and perhaps more) of Mangarelli, coordinated by another Italian researcher: For generations, the Bean- act will come in a little over those stands a good chance Tiziano Barberi. Now the embryonic stem cells for the lens, pot was informally called a month at the Garden with of being brought back to the albeit at the initial stage, isolated from the epithelium of the Boston University Invi- the Hockey East Tourna- Hub. The most exciting por- the lens, and purified, can produce the lens tissue in a test tational, a reference to the ment semifinals and cham- tion of the college season tube. In reality, when the cells die, they secrete some pro- fact that the Terriers won pionship game penciled in still lies ahead. teins destined to create the transparent structure that pro- the Pot so often — 29 times for March 21st and 22nd. There’s lot set to transpire tects the eye. One of the promising applications in the cure over the past 62 seasons. Thus, it’s entirely possible in the next few weeks. We’ll of pathologies such as the congenital cataract, which is But that was then and this that these two teams could see what happens. not similar to the one that is common in advanced age. is now. BU has not won Barberi recently explained that they plan to transfer soon the championship since the embryonic cells that form the lens in animals that are 2009. Its archrival, Boston afflicted of a sight problem, to help the regeneration of the College, has now won the MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY lens. In the future, with the advance of technology, it will title five years running. A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS be possible to cultivate tridimensional lens in a test tube, new informal designation is The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting consulting services for MPA and use them in transplantation. CONTRACT NO. MP1501-S1, CONLEY CRANES 1 – 6 STRUCTURAL INSPECTION, CONLEY needed. How about the BC TERMINAL, 940 E 1ST STREET, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127. The Authority is seeking qualifi ed Barberi went to Australia after spending quite a few years Classic? Sounds, pretty good, multidiscipline consulting fi rms/teams, with proven experience to provide professional services doing research in the United States on the embryonic stem I think. related to structural inspections at (6) steel framed, dockside container cranes located at Conley cells. In some places, however, the research on embryonic And speaking of BU, the Terminal. The inspections will be performed to assess the structural condition of the cranes, stem cells is impossible, for it is forbidden (as in Italy). make recommendations for required repairs and make recommendations for a future program of Terriers lost the consolation inspections. The Consultant must be able to work closely with the Authority and other interested game for the second year parties in order to provide such services in a timely and effective manner. The consultant shall ERNEST HEMINGWAY’S FUTURE AS A NOVELIST BEGAN in a row, being defeated by demonstrate experience in several disciplines including but not limited to: Structural Engineering, Cost Estimating and Non-Destructive Testing of Steel Structures. IN TAORMINA (SICILY). Hemingway wrote his first short Harvard 6-2. It was also the story while visiting Taormina. A journalist from Taormina, The contract will be work order based, and Consultant’s fee for each work order shall be negotiated; second year in a row that BU however, the total fee for the contract shall not exceed $300,000 over a three year period. Gaetano Saglimbeni, discovered in England a copy of a book has lost to the Crimson in Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in written by Hemingway during his stay, albeit short, in the consolation game and response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services Taormina. At the time, Hemingway was 19, a journalist, a the first time in tournament questionnaires SF 330 (www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) with the appropriate soldier and an American Red Cross volunteer. He was number of Part IIs. Certifi cation of the prime and subconsultants shall be current at the time of history that BU has finished submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of the certifi cation letter from the Supplier Diversity wounded during WWI on the Italian war front while in the fourth in two consecutive Offi ce, formerly known as State Offi ce of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) process of helping an Italian soldier. Hemingway stopped seasons. The loss extended within its submittal. The Consultant shall also provide an original and nine copies of litigation and in Taormina while convalescing, between the end of 1918 legal proceedings information, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, in a separate sealed the Terriers’ losing streak in envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. See www.massport.com/doing-business/ and early 1919, when he wrote his first short story, never the Beanpot to five games — Pages/CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx for more details on litigation and legal proceedings published before. This first literary exploit, “The Merce- their longest ever. Oh, how history submittal requirements. nary”, however, was published only in 1987, 26 years after the mighty have fallen. The Authority may reject any application if any of the required information is not provided: the writer died, by his biographer, Peter Griffin, with the Cover Letter, Insurance Requirements, Litigation and Legal proceedings, SF330 Part IIs for This year’s title contest the Prime and every sub-consultant. cooperation of the writer’s son, Jack Hemingway, along with was evenly played, tied at The submission shall be evaluated on basis of: other short stories never published before. When in 1-1 going into the third (1) current level of experience and knowledge of the team for similar projects, particularly the Taormina, Hemingway was a guest of the Duke of Bronte, period. Although BC fresh- Project Manager, on Pirandello Street, in the Duke’s splendid villa. man goalie Thatcher Demko (2) geographic location and availability of the Project Manager and other key personnel to be Saglimbeni says that in the short story there are many won the Eberly Award (out- assigned to the project, references to local wines and to the local cuisine, and also standing goaltender) based (3) experience and expertise of sub-consultants, (4) demonstrated ability to perform work with minimal disruption to facility operations, to a pistol duel for the eyes of a woman right inside the on save percentage over the garden of a restaurant! (5) cost management and scheduling capabilities, two-game tournament span, (6) and affi rmative action efforts, please indicate the proposed % of M/WBE participation we felt that the play of NU (7) current level of work with the Authority, • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) goaltender Clay Witt kept (8) past performance for the Authority, if any, the Huskies in the game. (9) experience with sustainable design concepts, and Hustle” docu-drama. Hey, if later before the signing of Not only did he shut out (10) project understanding and technical approach to this project. the 1964 Civil Rights Act. you like your health plan, Harvard on opening night, The selection shall involve a two-step process including the shortlisting of a minimum of three fi rms Special Liberal Bulletin you can keep your health but he turned away shot after based on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, “The Benghazi Attack was plan, PERIOD ... And it won’t shot by the powerful Eagles followed immediately by a fi nal selection of the consultant by the Authority. The Authority reserves not caused by a video. It was cost a dime.” Starring Jay the right to interview the fi rms prior to fi nal selection, if deemed appropriate. in the championship game A Supplemental Information Package that discusses the project scope in more detail will be available caused by Fox News Cover- Carney, Kathleen Super- as he turned in a stellar to interested parties beginning Wednesday, February 19, 2014 by contacting Susan Brace at age.” silliness, Valerie Jarrett, 37-save performance. [email protected] Ex-Marlboro Man Dies head cockaroach Harry Reid By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s Eric Lawson who played and of course, the one and standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on the Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The exception to this standard agreement is the the rugged Marlboro cowboy only Barack Obama, Com- LEGAL NOTICE insurance requirement of $1,000,000 of commercial general liability. The Consultant shall specify in in TV and print ads in the mander in Chief.” An Oscar its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage. ’70s has died at age 72. The worthy performance. You Commonwealth of Massachusetts Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”), no acetate covers. Ten (10) cause of death was reportedly can’t make this stuff up. The Trial Court copies of a bound document and one PDF version on a disc each limited to: Probate and Family Court 1) an SF 330 including the appropriate number of Part IIs, chronic obstructive pulmo- Middlesex Division 2) resumes of key individuals only each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section E, nary disease (COPD). I 208 Cambridge Street viewed first hand just how LEGAL NOTICE East Cambridge, MA 02141 3) no more than ten (10) projects each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section F, horrible COPD is as I (617) 768-5800 4) no more than 3 sheets (6 pages) of information contained under SF 330 Section H addressing the NOTICE OF SALE Docket No. MI13P6401EA evaluation items (except for the litigation and legal proceedings history), and watched my father die a slow Notice is hereby given by TODISCO Estate of 5) no more than 2 sheets (4 pages) of other relevant material not including a 2 page (max.) cover death from this disease. TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, WILLIE ROBERT MASON letter, SDO certifi cation letters, covers, dividers, and other required information. Twenty-four years have EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to the Also Known As This submission, including the litigation and legal proceedings history in a separate sealed envelope passed, but I still remember provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, Section BOBBY, BOB as required shall be addressed to Houssam H. Sleiman, PE, CCM, Director of Capital Programs 39A that they will sell the following Date of Death March 7, 2012 his struggle in every breath and Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, March 13, 2014 vehicles. INFORMAL PROBATE at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, he took. He had smoked Vehicles are being sold to satisfy PUBLICATION NOTICE Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submission which is not received Luckies 50 years before their garage keeper’s lien for towing, in a timely manner shall be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information provided storage and notices of sale: To all persons interested in the above to the Authority in any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and quitting at age 55 but most captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner the Authority will not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confi dential, although the Authority of the damage was done. He 1995 HONDA ACCORD Irene M. Mason of Lexington, KY. will use reasonable efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or Debra G. Abshire of Lawrenceburg, KY VIN# 1HGCD5552SA093878 consultants retained by the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. died at 76 years old. When has been informally appointed as the Personal he told me God must be pun- 1996 GMC SONOMA Representative of the estate to serve without The procurement process for these services will proceed according to the following anticipated ishing him for something, I VIN# 1GTCT19XXT8507441 surety on the bond. schedule: The estate is being administered under told him, it wasn’t God pun- 1996 FORD F-150 informal procedure by the Personal Represen- EVENT DATE / TIME ishing him, it was all those VIN# 2FTHF36H7TCA69376 tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Solicitation: Release Date February 19, 2014 packs of cigarettes he 1998 FORD ECONOLINE VAN bate Code without supervision by the Court. Deadline for submission of written questions February 26, 2014 Inventory and accounts are not required to be VIN# 1FTRE1427WHA43514 smoked in his life. He looked filed with the Court, but interested parties are Offi cial answers published (Estimated) March 5, 2014 Solicitation: Close Date / Submission Deadline March 13, 2014 up from his bed and said that 1999 CHEVY TAHOE entitled to notice regarding the administration I was right. My father was VIN# 1GNEK13R5XJ430148 from the Personal Representative and can Times are Eastern Standard Time (US). petition the Court in any matter relating to the always happy knowing that Questions may be sent via email to [email protected] subject to the deadline for 1994 JEEP CHEROKEE estate, including distribution of assets and receipt stated in the timetable above. In the subject lines of your email, please reference the MPA I had never smoked a ciga- VIN# 1J4FJ78S3RL255057 expenses of administration. Interested parties Project Name and Number. Questions and their responses will be posted on Capital Bid Opportunities rette in my life and I can still The above vehicles will be sold are entitled to petition the Court to institute webpage of Massport http://www.massport.com/doing-business/_layouts/CapitalPrograms/ formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- default.aspx as an attachment to the original Legal Notice and on Comm-PASS (www.comm-pass. make the same claim. at auction online only at minating or restricting the powers of Personal com) in the listings for this project. New “American Hustle” TOWLOT.COM Representatives appointed under informal pro- MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Movie Needed MONDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2014 cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, and is open to everyone. can be obtained from the Petitioner. THOMAS P. GLYNN I think Hollywood should CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR make a new “American Run dates: 2/14, 2/21, 2/28/2014 Run date: 2/14/14 Run date: 2/14/14 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2014 Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE EXTRA Innings Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Innings The Trial Court The Trial Court The Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani Department Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street Docket No. MI10P3244PM Cambridge, MA 02141 They Should Have CC Sabathia those three years and no (617) 768-5800 Clemens Waiting a Bit Getting Kind of Stale? one ever counted saves back NOTICE In the matter of Docket No. MI10P5552PM Longer Since 2010, CC Sabathia’s then. One year in relief JOHN P. BANDINO Estate of The newest members of quality starts have been he pitched 154 innings, a To all persons interested in the matter of JOHN HAMILL the Red Sox Hall of Fame are going downhill each season Major League season record. John P. Bandino of North Reading in the CITATION ON PETITION FOR Pedro Martinez who deserves from 26, 22, 19 and the latest This past season we had County of Middlesex. ORDER OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT immediate entry but to ad- 16. 38-year-old Koji Uehara, who A Petition has been presented in the above- OF ESTATE captioned matter praying to establish an To all interested persons: mit him along side Roger Dodgers Get New Starter wasn’t in the closer equation estate plan pursuant to M.G.L. c. 201 sec. 38. A Petition has been filed by Audrey Clemens is an insult to the The Dodgers have in- at 2013 season’s start. He If you desire to object thereto, you or your Boulanger of Tyngsboro, MA requesting game of baseball and Pedro. creased that good pitching appeared in 73 games. His attorney must file a written appearance in that an Order of Complete Settlement of said court at Middlesex Probate and Family the estate issue including to approve an What was the rush to vote depth by agreeing to a $1.5 ERA was 1.09 (Gibsonesque), Trial Court, 208 Cambridge Street, accounting, compel or approve a distribution, Rocket Roger in? Why not million one year deal with he saved 21 games and fin- Cambridge, MA 02141, on or before ten adjudicate a final settlement and other such wait until he eventually gets lefty Paul Maholm. The ished seventh in the race for o’clock in the forenoon (10:00 a.m.) on relief as may be requested in the Petition. March 6, 2014. You have the right to obtain a copy of the into Cooperstown years from 31-year-old was 10-11 with the Cy Young. We can only WITNESS, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. First Justice of said Court at Cambridge, now? a 4.41 ERA last year with the hope at age 39, he can have You have a right to object to this proceeding. We all know that Clemens Braves. another great season. How Massachusetts the 21st day of November in the To do so, you or your attorney must file a written year of our Lord Two Thousand and Thirteen. appearance and objection at this Court before: wasn’t on any juice in his Uehara Up there with do you say “ageless wonder” Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Court 10:00 a.m. on February 24, 2014. Boston Red Sox period when Radatz Legend in Japanese? Run date: 2/14/14 This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline he won 192 games tied with When I was a kid, the Red Prayers Go Out to ... by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. Cy Young. However, how do Sox for three seasons had Our prayers go out to If you fail to file a timely written appearance you separate the two Rogers, the best closer in baseball former Red Sox starter and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objec- the one in Boston and the history in Dick Radatz. I Curt Schilling on his recent LEGAL NOTICE tions within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to one who won 354 games thought no one could ever announcement that he is Commonwealth of Massachusetts you. overall while now presumed stand up against his stats in currently battling cancer. As The Trial Court WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F DONNELLY, JR., Middlesex Probate and Family Court to be on steroids? 1962, ’63 and ’64. He was a he quoted his father who First Justice of this Court. Pedro was 219-100 life- Monster at 6 foot-six and 250 once told young Curt, “Tough 208 Cambridge Street Date: January 16, 2014 Cambridge, MA 02141 time with 117 Sox wins. He pounds with a lightning fast times don’t last, tough people Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate 617-768-5800 broke down at age 34 as he fastball. He won 40 games in do.” Curt is a tough guy and Docket No. MI14D0103DR Run date: 2/14/14 got old. Clemens as he got is ready for this battle. DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING older, he got better. How’d he do that? Most of us think we LEGAL NOTICE LUCIANE T VEIGA LEGAL NOTICE VS. know how, right? Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE MAXIMIANO R VEIGA Commonwealth of Massachusetts Notice how off the radar The Trial Court To the Defendant: The Trial Court Clemens has been? YOU Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce Middlesex Division requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Probate and Family Court KNOW WHY? If he starts go- The Trial Court Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street Probate and Family Court Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. ing public, the questions will East Cambridge, MA 02141 The Complaint is on file at the Court. 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Division Cambridge, MA 02141 come and he apparently (617) 768-5800 208 Cambridge Street An Automatic Restraining Order has been Docket No. MI14P0484EA entered in this matter preventing you from tak- Docket No. MI10P5552PM wants no part of the ques- East Cambridge, MA 02141 ing any action which would negatively impact tions since he seemingly Estate of (617) 768-5800 CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF JANE M. BECKWITH Docket No. MI13P6341EA the current financial status of either party. SEE CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT has no good answers. Let the Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. Also Known As Estate of You are hereby summoned and required In the matter of JOHN HAMILL of Rocket fizzle a while longer. Jane Marie Beckwith LEONARD PEREZ Woburn, MA. Protected Person/Disabled to serve upon: Luciane T. Veiga, 5 Kimball Crisp Agrees to Date of Death December 13, 2011 Date of Death January 19, 2010 Court, Apt G5, Woburn, MA 01801 your Person/Respondent. answer, if any, on or before March 10, 2014. If To the named Respondent and all other A’s Extension INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the interested persons, you are hereby notified Former Red Sox outfielder PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE hearing and adjudication of this action. You pursuant to Rule 72 of the Supplemental Rules Coco Crisp is staying with To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above are also required to file a copy of your answer, of the Probate & Family Court, that the Tempo- captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. rary 1st and Final account(s) of Audrey the Athletics for two more Virginia A. Bentley of Homosassa, FL a Will Stefani Perez of Lake Havasu City, AZ. Boulanger of Tyngsboro, MA as Conservator has been admitted to informal probate. Stefani Perez of Lake Havasu City, AZ WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., seasons, agreeing to a new of the property of said Respondent has or have Virginia A. Bentley of Homosassa, FL has has been informally appointed as the Personal First Justice of this Court. contract through 2016 that been presented to the Court for allowance. been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without Date: January 24, 2014 You have the right to object to the adds $22.75 million in guar- Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate account(s). If you wish to do so, you or your anteed money. The deal surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under Run date: 2/14/14 attorney must file a written appearance and includes a 2017 option. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Represen- objection at this court on or before 10:00 AM informal procedure by the Personal Represen- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- on the return date of February 24, 2014. This There Goes Bronson tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- bate Code without supervision by the Court. day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date The Arizona Diamond- bate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be by which you have to object to the account(s). backs and Bronson Arroyo Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are LEGAL NOTICE If you fail to file the written appearance and filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration objection by the return date, action may be have agreed to a two-year entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can Commonwealth of Massachusetts taken in this matter without further notice to you, deal worth $3.25 million with from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the The Trial Court including the allowance of the account(s). petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and Probate and Family Court Additionally, within thirty days after said a club option for a third. estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties Suffolk Probate and Family Court return day (or within such other time as the Arroyo, once a Red Sox expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute 24 New Chardon Street Court upon motion may order), you must file a starter, is a consistent are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- written affidavit of objections stating the specific Boston, MA 02114 starter with lots of games formal proceedings and to obtain orders minating or restricting the powers of Personal (617) 788-8300 facts and grounds upon which each objection terminating or restricting the powers of Per- Representatives appointed under informal pro- is based and a copy shall be served upon the started per season but over sonal Representatives appointed under infor- cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Docket No. SU14P0268EA Conservator pursuant to Rule 3 of the Supple- the last three seasons, he mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, can be obtained from the Petitioner. mental Rules of the Probate & Family Court. Estate of has given up 104 home if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Run date: 2/14/14 GAETANA SANTILLI You have the right to send to the Conserva- Run date: 2/14/14 also known as IDA SANTILLI tor, by registered or certified mail, a written runs, most in the Majors. Date of Death May 3, 1996 request to receive a copy of the Petition and account(s) at no cost to you. LEGAL NOTICE CITATION ON PETITION LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts To all interested persons: Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court A Petition has been filed by John Santilli of completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court E. Boston, MA requesting that the Court enter Probate and Family Court Middlesex Division a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The The Trial Court Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street such other relief as requested in the Petition. above-named person has the right to ask for a Probate and Family Court lawyer. Anyone may make this request on be- Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 And also requesting that: John Santilli of East Cambridge, MA 02141 E. Boston, MA be appointed as Personal half of the above-named person. If the above- 208 Cambridge Street (617) 768-5800 (617) 768-5800 Representative(s) of said estate to serve named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may East Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI14P0244EA Without Surety on the bond. be appointed at State expense. (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI13P6278EA Estate of You have the right to obtain a copy of the WITNESS, HON. EDWARD F DONNELLY, JR., Docket No. MI14P0355EA Estate of SHIRLEY VON ALLEN Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. First Justice of this Court. Estate of NORMAN HALLE McKINNEY Also Known As You have a right to object to this proceeding. Date: January 16, 2014 RUBY LEE JACKSON Date of Death December 8, 2011 SHIRLEY JACKSON To do so, you or your attorney must file Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Date of Death May 27, 2006 a written appearance and objection at this Date of Death April 9, 2009 INFORMAL PROBATE Court before: 10:00 a.m. on March 6, 2014. Run date: 2/14/14 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE INFORMAL PROBATE This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above PUBLICATION NOTICE by which you must file a written appearance To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner To all persons interested in the above and objection if you object to this proceed- captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Marilyn M. McKinney of Roswell, GA a Will captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner ing. If you fail to file a timely written appear- Michelle J. Jackson of Chicago, IL. has been admitted to informal probate. Katrina D. Owens of Humble, TX. ance and objection followed by an Affidavit Michelle J. Jackson of Chicago, IL has Marilyn M. McKinney of Roswell, GA. has Katrina D. Owens of Humble, TX has been of Objections within thirty (30) days of the YOUR AD been informally appointed as the Personal been informally appointed as the Personal informally appointed as the Personal Repre- return date, action may be taken without Representative of the estate to serve without Representative of the estate to serve without sentative of the estate to serve without surety further notice to you. surety on the bond. surety on the bond. on the bond. The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Represen- COULD informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- Probate Code without supervision by the bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. bate Code without supervision by the Court. Court. Inventory and accounts are not GO Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be Inventory and accounts are not required to be required to be filed with the Court, but recipi- filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are filed with the Court, but interested parties are ents are entitled to notice regarding the entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration entitled to notice regarding the administration administration from the Personal Repre- from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can from the Personal Representative and can sentative and can petition the Court in HERE 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 any matter relating to the estate, including estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and estate, including distribution of assets and distribution of assets and expenses of For information about expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties expenses of administration. Interested parties administration. are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute are entitled to petition the Court to institute WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, advertising in formal proceedings and to obtain orders formal proceedings and to obtain orders formal proceedings and to obtain orders First Justice of this Court. terminating or restricting the powers of Per- terminating or restricting the powers of Per- terminating or restricting the powers of Per- Date: February 04, 2014 the Post-Gazette, sonal Representatives appointed under infor- sonal Representatives appointed under infor- sonal Representatives appointed under infor- mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, Patricia M. Campatelli, Register of Probate call 617-227-8929. if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Run date: 2/14/14 Run date: 2/14/14 Run date: 2/14/14 Run date: 2/14/14 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Boxing Ringside HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB by Richard Preiss WITH BOBBY FRANKLIN PETER WELCH ON “THE FIGHTERS,” and BOXING’S FUTURE wanted us to get involved in a barroom fight. I refused that request. They felt that would grab the viewer’s attention faster than try- ing to delve too deeply into the human-in- terest side of the boxing game. People would have seen more of the good side of the sport had the series been allowed to play out. As it is, they did get to see two young men train hard and compete against each other in an exciting boxing match and when it was over, they got to see a terrific display of sports- manship by both of these young athletes.” What has become of Anthony McKenna, the young man who had struggled with sub- Peter Welch in front of the mural in his stance abuse and who lost a close decision gym. in that fight? “I am happy to tell you that he has gone on to have ten more bouts includ- The other day I caught up with Peter ing making it to the finals of the Golden Welch, the proprietor of Peter Welch’s Gym, Gloves. But, beyond that, he is now working at the Lincoln Tavern in South Boston. at my gym and learning about what is While having lunch we discussed a num- involved in running a business. He is gain- ber of topics relating to boxing, his passion ing computer skills and is looking to one and life’s work. When you first meet Welch day be a certified trainer and possibly even you know you are talking to a no- open his own gym. He is one of boxing’s suc- nonsense guy who it would not be a good cess stories.” idea to give any lip to. The former unde- Peter is forever the optimist. Having the feated pro boxer shows little signs of the show canceled after all the work that went battles he fought in the ring other than his into making it happen doesn’t faze him in slightly rearranged nose, a testament to his the least. Is he disappointed? Sure he is, boxing skills. Yes, Peter is a tough guy, but but more so for the young people who worked one with a heart and he uses that heart so hard to prepare for their bouts and now every day in working to get kids off the mean will not get to see themselves on television. streets of the city and into his gym where Welch expressed to me his positive outlook they learn there is much more to life than when he told me “You will always have set- drugs and fighting. backs and failures, the important thing is Naturally, the to learn from them and move forward.” first subject to come So, what is in the future? “I want to make (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) up was the recent institutional changes in how the sport There they were, one The two teams entered the premiere on the operates. I want to create a synergy between team that had been rescued contest primed and ready. Discovery Channel the health and fitness side that will help from a previous time span in Boston College took the ice of “The Fighters,” gyms finance youth boxing.” This is some- obscurity and the other a as the top-ranked team much of which was thing Peter has already accomplished at his squad that was evocative of in America while Northeast- filmed in his gym. gym. “I want to attract the right people who excellence over the years. ern was no. 11, a designa- The first episode can teach not only boxing, but respect for They were locked in a tion that would have been left people thirsting others and one’s self. My models are the battle, they were, in the unthinkable just a few years for more, but when great trainers of the past such as Ray Arcel opening act of Trophy Sea- ago. Anthony McKenna of they tuned in the and Freddie Brown. They understood that son — that portion of the col- But just when things “The Fighters” following week the boxing is The Manly Sport of Self Defense. lege hockey calendar that reached the low point was show was not on. I want to get the focus back on that self- does not just offer the oppor- when current NU Head Coach What happened? “Ratings” was his response. defense side of the equation. There is too tunity for victory but awards Jim Madigan entered the “They were looking for a certain number and much petty sniping in a sport that already the winners with the acqui- scene, slowly but methodi- we just didn’t hit that. It’s a shame as I has enough problems. It is time to get people sition of prized material — cally building the team into know the ratings would have improved in working together to help the kids.” I can something they can possess. a squad that can skate with the following weeks as the buzz over the hear the passion is his voice as he talks Up and down they skated, anyone in America, a team program would begin to grow.” I can certainly about his ideas and he has many. these teams from Boston Col- that commands respect and attest to that fact judging by the number of Peter has already expanded his gym and lege and Northeastern Uni- admiration. people who contacted me to express their now has a beautiful area set up just for box- versity, producing thrill- And the Huskies sure dem- disappointment at not being able to see ing. It includes three boxing rings and has ing moment after thrilling onstrated that on Champion- more. Peter went on to say that what folks a beautiful mural that contains portraits of moment. As they did so, ship Night — both on the saw in the first episode was just a small part the greats and not so well-known fighters your faithful correspondent ice and in the stands as of a much bigger story. “It’s like being given and trainers of the past, a show of the thought back to another thousands of the Huntington a book and after reading the first chapter, respect Peter has for the history of the sport. contest, when Maine and Avenue faithful came to the book is stolen from you. You never get “The great techniques that were taught in UMass-Amherst tangled for Causeway Street to support to see the story fully developed.” I told him the past are now being lost. I think of the 2004 Hockey East Cham- their team. They provided that while everyone I talked to liked the the traditions that were passed on over pionship. Maine eventually the numbers that resulted in program, some were concerned about the the years as being much like the ancient won in triple overtime — the building being nearly language and roughhousing that went on storytellers who passed on their culture bringing an end to a matchup full, something that has not in some scenes. He told me “The TV people through oral history. I want to bring back that lasted just under five necessarily occurred with were looking for an edginess, they even that great tradition and with it the glory that hours but will live forever as Beanpots in the recent past. was boxing. I want what I do to continue after a high point in the history In short, there was spirit I am gone and for the sport to be better for of the Garden. in the building, swift action my contribution to it.” Could Peter Welch be But as BC and Northeast- on the ice and excellent boxing’s modern day Homer? I certainly ern continued their duel in coaching behind the benches enjoyed hearing him tell his story and look the Championship Game of as Madigan matched wits forward to many more chapters. the Beanpot Tournament on with veteran BC mentor Peter Welch’s Gym, 393 Dorchester Ave., Monday night, more and Jerry York. Not only was it a South Boston. more it seemed as if an over- championship game but — Bobby Franklin can be contacted at time finish was a distinct [email protected] possibility. (Continued on Page 14) Ruggiero Family Memorial Home “Our Family Serving Your Family With Professionalism, Dignity & Respect” Complete Funerals Starting at $3900. 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