VOL. 113 - NO. 32 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AUGUST 7, 2009 $.30 A COPY ST. LEONARD’S BAND OF THE NORTH END 1937-1938 by Al Natale
Some members of the St. Leonard’s Band: Standing: Antonietta Moschella, Al Natale, Fr. Ronald Siciliano, John Annacone and Vincent Ristiano. Kneeling: Tony DiMasi, Siciliano from Hull Street, Porcella, Ralph D’Amato and Mike Frazulli. Pictured here are the Senior and Junior Band—Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps and their Majorettes. Many stories have been tition and won first prize. written about the North End, Winning this first prize unteer their services to phant March” from the Opera The immediate success but one era has never been created a great amount of make all the uniforms and all Aida. Father Saxton was so of this band inspired the written about and that’s excitement in the neighbor- the necessary alterations. happy that we won first prize, Sacred Heart Parish, the when Father Saxton of hood which attracted the Father Saxton decided to he had us march through Mt. Carmel Parish in East St. Leonard’s Parish and attention of other children organize a full marching the streets of the North End Boston and St. Anthony’s Mr. Joseph Tragone, Music who wanted to join and play band by adding Trumpets, to show everyone the trophy Parish in Revere to form Director organized the Fife, an instrument. The moth- Trombones, Clarinets, Tu- that we won. We received a bands of their own and they Drum and Bugle Corps — the ers of these children were bas, etc. Later that year we hero’s welcome from the did very well — live music year was 1936. also thrilled to see the hap- again entered the C.Y.O community and also a trip to was everywhere. That first year we entered piness of the children that competition. We won first the New York World’s Fair of The community spirit was the C.Y.O City-wide compe- they formed a group to vol- prize by playing the “Trium- 1939. wonderful.
News Briefs Mayor’s Column by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston by Sal Giarratani Boston is a major hub for education sports teams, and interested individu- and athletics. We’re a leader in higher als to strengthen academic and athletic Obamacare Too Costly education and just a few years ago, the support for scholar-athletes in the Bos- The Democrats up on Capitol Hill in Wash- Boston Public School system was ton Public Schools. In short, this new ington, DC are pushing its health care reform awarded the Broad Prize for Urban public-private partnership is going to package quickly through the halls of Congress Education, national recognition of our create a scholar-athlete support system in hopes of getting it on President Obama’s commitment to educating children. Of that is a source of pride for parents, desk, maybe, by the Labor Day holiday. How- course, the winning spirit of our cham- coaches, students, and our entire City. ever, it appears like a budget buster for sure. It pionship-caliber professional sports We’ve seen firsthand the academic could cost taxpayers anywhere from $600 bil- teams is undeniable. With this history benefits that athletics instill in youth. lion to 41.5 trillion, depending on whether the in mind, I was thrilled this week to an- The work ethic, team spirit, and can-do Senate or House version gets adopted. All I see nounce another win for our City, and in mentality that sports encourage in par- is more long-term debt. particular the hundreds of student ath- ticipants are difficult to replicate else- According to a recent New York Post editorial letes in the Boston Public Schools, as where. The skills that scholar-athletes (July 16), “… at a time when the federal gov- we launch the Boston Scholar Athlete learn on the field translate to the class- ernment already has taken an ownership stake Program. room, and the Boston Scholar Athlete in auto companies, banks and mortgage com- Led by the generous support of John program will build on the existing panies, Democrats now want to empower Wash- Fish, CEO of Suffolk Construction, and $4 million annual budget for school ath- ington to decide when and where Americans an initial funding contribution of $1 mil- letics. In fact, within the next three aca- get medical care. lion from Suffolk’s Red and Blue Foun- demic years, the initiative aims to raise Strange Bedfellows Department? dation, the Boston Scholar Athlete pro- an additional $7.5 million in funding gram intensifies our commitment to and equipment for our school sports Down in New York, State Attorney General making sure that students excel on the programs. Andrew Cuomo is reportedly preparing to take field, in the classroom, and after gradu- In time for the beginning of the on Democratic Governor David Paterson in the ation. The program and foundation will new school year, the initial $1 million (Continued on Page 15) pool the considerable resources of teach- ers, coaches, businesses, colleges, (Continued on Page 15)
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She was worshiped by the the recent arrest of Henry often caricaturized in nativ- reveres the sacrificial fire, When this act was discov- Romans during ancient Louis Gates, Jr. and the sub- ist-slanted newspapers as the candlelight vigil, and ered, Zeus ordered that times independently of any sequent uproar concerning monkeys. The most popular every manner of eternal Prometheus be seized and connection with Greece. racism in our society. As I of these cartoonists was flame, appears to have been chained to a rock, high on a The worship of Vesta goes read the Herald story (e-mail Thomas Nast who loved born with Greek Mythology. mountain, and each day a back to the time when it fuels rage over race uproar drawing the Irish as rats. It all started with Hephaes- monstrous eagle tore at his was difficult but necessary July 30,) I agree with the What Nast did was racist. tus, the flame passed to liver, which grew whole to obtain fire. Then, as well officer’s lawyer who com- Turning human beings into Prometheus, one of two again each night. as even now, among some mented that the cop had his animals is reprehensible. brothers who were charged As man developed his fa- primitive tribes, they devel- First Amendment right to The mayor used the by the gods to create man, cilities to control the use of oped the custom of always express himself. However, word cancer to describe the and to provide him with flame, the fireside became keeping a fire alive for use this is really about some- police officer and the e-mail. the means necessary for his the center of family life, and in the community, and even thing more than a “poor Should the police officer in preservation. Zeus became the Greek goddess Hestia to carry it to new settle- choice of words”. Calling an question be fired? That is angered when Prometheus was worshipped as the pro- ments. This custom was pre- African-American man a a question for a hearing to tried to trick him, so the tector of the family hearth served in the religion of later “banana eating jungle mon- decide. At the very least, the mighty one threatened to and the founder of the fam- Greeks and Romans even key” and telling a newspaper e-mail was dumb. It creates destroy the human race by ily unit. Meanwhile, the rev- after more modern technolo- reporter to “Go ahead, ax me a problem in the African withholding fire, and to cre- erence which had developed gies had been developed. what I think?” a terrible American community. The ate other beings in place of for Hephaestus in Greece choice of words for a Boston police and community need humans. Prometheus was encouraged the worship of The sacred fire, the source police officer who works out to be on the same page in so concerned about saving Vulcanus or Vulcan in Rome. of all Roman life and power, of B-3 Mattapan. fighting crime and violence. those poor mortals that he Also, after learning about was kept alive in a structure Boston Police Commis- E-mails that create mistrust went up to Mt. Olympus, Hestia, the Romans devel- known as the Temple of Vesta, sioner Ed Davis and Mayor serve no good purpose. The stole fire from the gods, oped their worship of Vesta, and this will be the subject of Menino want him gone from writing of this e-mail was and brought it back to man- goddess of the Roman hearth. next week’s column. the Boston Police Depart- a very unwise thing to do. It ment. Mayor Tom Menino was hurtful and being hurt- called the officer in question ful is harmful to bringing a “cancer”. The comments police and community lead- GO JOE GO! were most disturbing and ers together. Both sides need put the credibility of all Bos- to trust and understand Nonprofit Leader Launches Innovative Weight Loss Fundraising Campaign ton police officers into ques- the other. Bringing animals Joseph Porcelli, Founder and Chief Execu- weighed 279.5 lbs, leaving 79.5lbs left tion. When a cop works the into the mix creates added tive Neighbor of Neighbors for Neighbors, to hit his target goal of 200 lbs. Joseph streets, all he has really is tension for all. Actions do Inc, announced two goals today. The first is started working out at Cross Fit Boston his character and good have consequences. The to get in shape and lose 80 pounds by Au- (www.crossfitboston.com) in June of this name. An officer who would police commissioner thinks gust 1, 2010, and the second is to raise year and has already lost 15 pounds. Each rather “ax” rather than ask so. The mayor thinks so. $50,000 by the end of October 2009, and Friday, morning, Joseph will weigh in at has created a major problem Society thinks so. $50,000 for each quarter thereafter for Cross Fit Boston and post the results of his Neighbors for Neighbors, Inc. weigh ins to the GO JOE GO! blog on Joseph is seeking donations of $1 or more www.neighborsforneighbors.org. KULIKOSI WANTS PARKS for each pound he loses — for as many People may sign up to support Joseph pounds as people are able to support him. and Neighbors for Neighbors at http:// FOR DISTRICT 1 DOG OWNERS Donations are tax-deductible and go to sup- www.neighborsforneighbors.org/gojoego/ or port the Neighbors for Neighbors, Inc, a by joining his Facebook cause page here, City Must Get Serious and Use Common Sense Dealing with Dogs 501c3 he directs and founded. Chris Kulikoski, candidate for District 1 City Councilor, As of July 29, 2009, at 5:00 p.m., Joseph (Continued on Page 12) called on the city of Boston to provide parks and open space for dog owners — places where dogs can roam off leash. Kulikoski says that the city should have parks in every neighborhood in the city — especially in the North End and Charlestown, two densely populated neighborhoods. Boston City Council held another meeting that mostly looked at enforcement issues. Not many new ideas were 8DBB>IB:CIID8DBBJC>IN discussed but both dog owners and non-dog owners were in agreement that there is need for a dog park. Kulikoski be- lieves mutal respect between both is important. “Urban enviroments have changed over the years and :6HI7DHIDC96N with the increase in dog ownership in the city a space for dogs and owners to go is a necessity. Dogs need to stay healthy with exercise and well socalized dogs are better H6IJG96N!6J
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GUEST EDITORIAL DEFEND THE REPUBLIC OR LOSE IT FOREVER by Edward P. Shallow The Democrats are proposing $100 billion in new Aldo Ianni from Riesi, Provincia CL, Sicilia, (on far right) visits Boston and the fees on the health insurance industry as healthcare St. Joseph’s Feast for the first time. A native of Riesi he also celebrates the Feast Day legislation took another step forward in the Senate. of St. Joseph in his hometown where St. Joseph is the patron saint. He is a part of the Here are some of the procedures the Senate health San Giuseppe group in Italy where the feast originated. He stopped into Green Cross committee is considering: Require individuals to have Pharmacy to visit his Boston friends. From Left to Right: Frank Mirisola, President of insurance or pay penalties of about $750 annually. St. Joseph’s Society, Ferdando and Giuseppe Giangregorio, owners of Green Cross Require employers to offer coverage or pay $750 for Pharmacy and Aldo Ianni. (Photo by Rosario Scabin of Ross Photography) each employee who is not offered coverage. Executives across the country expressed concern that health-care bills being hammered out in Congress would place onerous burdens on their Sicilian Businessman’s Reunion businesses without doing enough to reduce their swelling medical costs. Reunite in Boston’s North End Small businesses are particularly vocal in decrying the emerging legislation. They indicate they would be especially hard-hit by provisions that would place a surtax on those earning over $350,000 and penal- ize companies that don’t offer health insurance to their employees with an 8% payroll tax. “It’s going to cost jobs. It’s pretty simple,” said Bruce Josten, executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which represents three million employ- ers and opposes both the House and Senate bills. Chamber members have sent at least 50,000 letters to lawmakers, and the group has bought advertise- ments in seven states whose congressional represen- tatives hold key votes. Former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich implies small business would opt for the 8% payroll tax in lieu of providing government insurance with a price tag far greater than the 8% tax. Most experts I have researched are of the opinion, if enacted, government health care will result in many jobs being shipped overseas. Job losses are expected to last well into 2010 and hit a peak of at least 11% unemployment. This pro- Left to right: Franco Graceffa (Owner of La Dolce Vita Restaurant); Attorney Philip J. jection bodes ill for the nation, imagine how much Privitera (principal BostonProperty123.com); Claudio Menesello (Sicilian Federation more devastating it will be should this ill conceived President for Connecticut); Giovanni Bonomo (Sicilian Federation President for health care bill be enacted into law with a net result Massachusetts) and Francesco Bisognano (President Tutto Sicilia LLC food importing). of small business forced to send jobs overseas due to high taxes imposed on them resulting from this bill. Siracusa Sicily for the World News Network during his This health care legislation is targeted to end private Meeting of Sicilian Busi- visit. insurance and create total government control of our nessmen, where they met Graceffa, Privitera, and health care. Francesco Bisognano, an Bisognano reunited in Bos- I remain convinced it is phase one of a total importer and exporter of ton. Bisognano traveled to Marxist takeover of our Republic. To preserve that foods. Bisognano lives in Boston to discuss his busi- cherished Republic is now in the hands of “We The Augusta, Sicily and used the ness plan and joint venture People”. opportunity to share some with Claudio Menesello, (Continued on Page 15) local culture with Graceffa President of the Sicilian and Privitera. Federation of Connecticut. On Sunday May 24, 2009, Bisognano partnered with Privitera attended the pro- Menesello to open a Tutto cession of the San Sicilia, LLC, an importing Domenico Feast and met company with offices in Privitera and Mayor of with the Mayor of Augusta. Hartford Connecticut that Augusta, Sicily during pro- While in Sicily Privitera imports the finest foods and cession of San Domenico also met with the deputy products directly from Sicily Feast in Augusta, May 24, minister of Film and Tour- (www.tuttosicily.com). The 2009. ism. 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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO PLAN YOUR FUTURE by Sal Giarratani With so much going on in takes, etc. Name a guardian when demand for goods and our lives it’s easy to put for your children. If you services slackens and com- Upstairs at St. Leonard’s Church things off for another day. haven’t designated a guard- panies respond by reducing Recently, I attended Mass understood the congregation The important thing is to get ian to take over raising your their payrolls. Similarly in- one Sunday afternoon at and they understood him. I started today. Organize your kids then the state will do it. flation may keep rising for St. Leonard’s Church in the remember he fell ill for a finances with a clear sys- Long-term care insurance is months after upward pres- North End. It was probably a while and went out to the tem. Online banking and bill an option, so look at a long- sures on prices reflecting good thirty years since I had Southwest but within a year, paying can help. Pay off all term care policy. Make sure pressure on prices. When done that at this church. he returned and back to high interest and variable your insurance matches investors stop selling and Growing up, I used to attend his own self. The last time I rate debt. Look for ways to your needs, and make sure start buying rising demand third order meetings there saw him, he was headed consolidate at still low rates. your jewelry is insured. Di- for stocks will push up prices. every first Sunday of the down Richmond Street to the Max out tax sheltered sav- vorce, death and family Investors have weathered month. The services were waterfront. I never knew ings for ceilings on 401(K) squabbles happen and you a stock meltdown. There led by Reverend Ubaldus Di that would be the last time I IRAs, profit sharing, and may forget to change your seems to be no limit as to Prizio who came from the would ever see him. other tax deferred savings beneficiaries and you don’t how far prices will go. They North End and knew my fa- I also remember when he plans. Catch up provisions, want it going to the wrong realize that when valuation, ther as a kid. At those Third created that Peace Garden if you are over 50 helps you people. Preparing a financial are at historically low levels, Order meetings, my parents back in the late Sixties. It save more. If you have re- plan is a process. Think of a it’s a good time to buy. always sat the family on the brought new life to Hanover tirement funds at a former ship setting out from Boston The adage is “buy low, sell right front side of the lower Street and a place to stop and employers, consider rolling to Lisbon, Spain. What if you high” not buy at “the lowest church next to all those large pray for even a minute or two. them into an IRA especially make a small miscalcula- level and sell at the high- statues. Usually I sat right Over the years, I probably lis- if your options are better. tion? Even if it’s off 1% the est.” Top investors like next to Saint Rocco with that tened to hundreds of his ser- Focus on the state sponsored winds and currents are Buffet, Gratham, etc., began little attack dog hanging on mons. Father Ubaldus often 529 plans, offering free tax- likely to make you arrive in buying stocks when others to one of his legs. spoke of Padre Pio and often free savings for educational Africa or Iceland. Every good were selling, never believe The lower church is now said one day, Pio would be expenses. That first tuition sailor understands the need that the market hit the the parish hall since the old canonized and he eventually bill is coming faster than for minor, but consistent low point of the crisis. Each parish hall was demolished was. Under his example you think! Be sure your plan course correction and a fi- saw bargain prices even for much needed parking for Brother Joseph Curran es- can help achieve your goals. nancial plan needs the though prices could go lower the parish priests. I attended tablished the Little Brothers What if you need money for same. So a financial plan before climbing higher. the last day for St. Anthony’s of the Poor in Mission Hill. your daughter’s wedding! written towards retirement Buffet wrote in the New School in the old school next Curran back in the Sixties Schedule an annual check- 30 years away can’t be ac- York Times, October 17, 2008. to the church back in 1954- had joined the Third Order up with your Advisor and curate, but it has a starting “I haven’t the faintest idea 55. when we moved over to and had been an opera consider 10% to foreign in- point! I would be happy to as to whether stocks will the “new” St. Anthony’s in singer. Brother Curran in vestments. Foreign invest- review your plan with you to go higher or lower a month the “old” Paul Revere School, many ways carries on the ments have special risks make sure it continues to from now or a year from now,” the “old” St. Anthony’s was legacy of Reverend Ubaldus including currency and po- move you towards your goal. yet he feels that the pur- turned into the then new Di Prizio. litical, but it allows you to Markets often rebound be- chases he makes now will parish hall. I hope you can Finally, my paternal broaden your horizon beyond fore the economy. The mar- pay off down the road. Invest- follow all these “olds and grandmother remarried at the U.S. Update your will kets look like they have ing is always a calculated news”? St. Leonard’s Church in which is the most important turned bullish, but unem- risk and when share prices However, getting back to 1918 after my grandfather estate planning document ployment is bad and will have been beaten down so the upper church, my most had passed. I still have the and help you keep up with be negative for a while. A far, it’s time to buy. recent Sunday Mass there original copy of my grand- changing family circum- higher unemployment rate It’s time to call your brought back many memo- mother marriage certifi- stances, take advantage of typically develops because financial advisor or call me ries. I can’t believe how small cate. I see the dates but new tax laws, avoid mis- the economy is struggling at 617-261-7777. the place looks. As a kid, the everything else is in Italian place looked much bigger and remember I’m half Irish but then again I was much so most of it looks all Greek Bennett’s Anti-Tax Protest smaller. Most masses were to me. Oh, by the way, two downstairs where the altar of my favorite saints are Forces the Boston City Council to Defer their Decision to Raise sported a large statue of a St. Francis of Assisi and Boston City Councilor At- Taxes! you and me, the people.” kneeling St. Anthony pray- St. Anthony of Padua. Of Large Candidate Doug To solve the fiscal crisis in ing to the child Jesus which course, being half Irish, two Bennett opposes Mayor Boston City Government, actually was moveable. other favorite saints are Menino’s efforts to raise Bennett proposes an inde- Sometimes, St. Anthony St. Patrick and St. Finbarr taxes on Boston Hotels and pendent body, not connected was alone up behind the who by the way if you’re Restaurants. with City Hall, conduct a full altar and sometimes he interested is the patron Bennett states, “The City audit of the $2.4 billion bud- wasn’t. You had to be there, saint of Cork. Council needs to be fiscally get and determine where I can’t explain any better. One final question, can responsible during this time public money is wasted. Father Ubaldus was a real someone tell me something of economic crisis. With From there, Bennett sug- North Ender. He was one of about who Saint Leonard unemployment at 10% and gests there are other areas the community’s own. He was? skyrocketing, homes are where we can fix much of foreclosing, and people of this economic crisis such Boston are having a tough as getting rid of the archaic time putting food on the Boston Public School system NORTH END plates for their loved ones, transportation and busing our City Government should issue which sucks out $80 be cutting back on spending, million dollars a year from not putting further burden the overall budget. “Using PRINTING on the shoulders of Bos- tax will do is hurt local Bos- commonsense and disci- tonians during the greatest ton businesses because pline will only solve our fis- 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 economic recession and higher taxes will keep cal woes, not new taxes,” Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette downfall in 80 years.” people from spending money says Bennett. Bennett goes on to add, “I at our restaurants and ho- Bennett, 33, launched his urge the City Council to vote tels because more of our campaign for Boston City Quality Printing no against the Mayor’s ef- hard earned money will be Council At-Large on May forts to raise taxes. All this taken from the pockets of 12th, 2008. He seeks to for all your knock on 100,000 houses across the city in efforts to Commercial and Personal Needs meet the people by the elec- O CEANVIEW tion. So far he has knocked Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers on over 65,000 houses. The ed & reakfast Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations B B preliminary election is Sep- Announcements • Business Forms and Documents A Colonial Victorian Home tember 22nd and Doug Bennett asks for your vote. Oceanview B & B can be home for your guests, in the For more information on — COMPETITIVE PRICES — warmth and charm of an authentic Colonial Victorian home. 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The Saint Anthony’s Society of Boston is excited to announce the return of Cirelli Foods to the North End of Boston to celebrate the 90th Anniversary Feast honoring Saint Anthony featuring the Cirelli Marketplace and Sidewalk Café on Friday, August 28 – Sunday, August 30. St. Agrippina Feast Enjoy the feel of old world Italy as you stroll the Cirelli Marketplace on Endicott Street Celebrated in North End and shop fine specialty foods including fresh breads, pasta and sauces and an array of fine imported and domestic foods. Fill up your souvenir Saint Anthony’s Feast tote with goodies to enjoy immediately or bring them home for special treats for your family and friends. The outdoor Marketplace is a tribute to the late John Cirelli who first purchased Italian food products from suppliers in the North End in 1946 and sold them door-to- door from the trunk of his car, the first “Cirelli warehouse.” While strolling the feast or neighborhood stop by the NEW Cirelli Sidewalk Café and Throughout the weekend enjoy other enjoy a mouthwatering selection of savory events featuring colorful parades, strolling treats including crispy eggplant fries and singers, Italian folk dancing, continuous succulent New England lobster rolls or live entertainment and religious and cul- indulge your sweet tooth with an assort- tural services including an open air Mass ment of Italian and domestic pastries with celebrating at 5:00PM on Saturday cel- delicious brewed coffees, espresso and ebrated by Archbishop Francesco Gioia of cappuccino! Padua Italy, who is bringing the Blessed In addition to the Cirelli Marketplace and Relics of Saint Anthony to the North End Café stroll through the Feast and browse the in honor of the 90th Anniversary of Saint hundred pushcarts lining the streets. Anthony’s Feast. The highlight of the week- Awaiting you is an array of mouthwatering end is the 10 hour Grand Procession of foods, unique gifts and souvenirs Saint Anthony beginning at 12:00 Noon on The committee members of the St. Agrippina di Mineo The original Cirelli Marketplace, located Sunday. Society pose for a photo in front of the St. Agrippina in Middleborough, MA, is the retail division Saint Anthony’s Feast and the North End statue. Many flocked to the North End this past of Cirelli Foods, offering restaurant quality have it all. Whether you are out for a night weekend to celebrate the feast on Hanover Street. For a foods at warehouse prices. Cirelli Foods rose on the town with that special someone or complete listing of upcoming feasts please check out from it’s humble beginnings as a one man out with the family, Saint Anthony’s Feast page seven in the Post-Gazette. operation founded by John Cirelli in is a delight for all who attend. This sum- (Photo by Rosario Scabin of Ross Photography) Brockton, MA, to its present position as an mer, spend some time in the North End of $80 million business that is New England’s Boston and enjoy four full days of free ac- largest family owned broad line foodservice tivities at the Feast of Saint Anthony and distributor with over 4,000 customers in the Annual North End Baseball Clinics Santa Lucia. Northeast. John Pezzuto and Vincent Santaniello’s Annual Baseball Clinics are held every Thursday evening at the North End Little League Field located on Commercial Street. MARANDO FAMILY REUNION Ages 8 and up are welcome. Be there at 6:00 P.M. For more information call 617-523-3856. In other local sports news … Uncle Jack continues his Sunday Baseball Clinics for 5-6 year olds at 10:00 A.M. Come on down! Chiromazia La Signora “Filomena” & “Her Grandmother” Back from Italy - 57 Years Experience ★ ✩ ✩ Never failed a case ★ ✩ 100% guaranteed to remove Malocchio ✩ ★ (bad luck) and Fattura. On June 13, 2009 members of the Marando Family from St. Philip’s Parish in Lower Helps in reuniting lost love, finding true love, Roxbury from 1933 until 1967 held a family reunion at the Apollo Function Facility ✩ trouble in marriage, success in business, ★ Free 3 in Norwood Center. These Roxbury Italians originated in Martone, a provice of Calabria, in law & family problems. Questions Italy. ✩ Emergency Help - House calls Available ★ For events going on in Massachusetts this SUMMER, log on to the E-mail: [email protected] - or 617-735-5491 Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Web site at www.massvacation.com Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 7, 2009
MAVERICK SQUARE Renaissance Party, August 10 – August 16 Res Publica via the Maverick MBTA Blue by David Trumbull Line stop.) Residents and visitors of all ages are invited to David Trumbull is on vacation on Cape Cod this week. Maverick Square to enjoy This repeat column originally appeared in the Post-Gazette of exclusive discounts, promo- Agust 24, 2007. tions, sidewalk sales, and Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way more by local merchants all week long! Catch musi- to punish free-riders or cal and variety entertain- individuals who seek to ben- ment (weather permitting) efit from cooperative enter- The new Maverick MBTA and resiliency of local small in Maverick Square, Mon- prises without contributing Blue Line station house is business owners, and the day through Friday between any of the work required for slated to open Sunday, modernization of one of 4pm-7pm, and other enter- success. August 9, 2009, returning Boston’s most storied neigh- tainment on Saturday and Like the ancient biogra- the square back to pedestri- borhood districts. Join us for Sunday throughout the day pher Plutarch, we believe ans. Local businesses, East a week-long series of musi- (schedule to be determined). that leadership is relational Boston Chamber of Com- cal and variety entertain- Special guests and other and that the motivations merce, East Boston Main ment with local business surprises will appear daily of leaders and followers Streets, and Boston City promotions in and around throughout the week! are keys to understanding Councilor Sal LaMattina Maverick Square, beginning For more information, in- leadership and change. We wish to take this opportu- Monday, August 10, and cluding the latest entertain- also find that leadership nity to welcome residents, ending Sunday, August 16. ment schedules and mer- has moral dimensions. We visitors, and commuters (Note: City Councilor Sal chant promotions, please therefore make a distinc- back to historic Maverick LaMattina’s 21st Annual contact the East Boston tion between transforming Square — to dine, shop, and “Eastie Pride Day” is taking Chamber at 617-569-5000, and transactional leader- be entertained! place on Saturday, August 15, East Boston Main Streets ship. Transactional leader- The Maverick Square Re- 4PM-8PM, at Piers Park on at 617-561-1044, or visit ship is the process whereby Thanks largely to talk naissance Party will be a Marginal Street, East Boston. www.EastBostonChamber.com one person takes the initia- radio, we are aware of celebration of the ingenuity Piers Park is easily accessible or www.EBMainStreets.com. tive in making contact with unnecessary, counterpro- others for the purpose of an ductive and outright harm- exchange of valued things. A Tour of the North End ful government projects to Transformational leader- build bridges to nowhere and ship has a greater moral con- by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari highways to expedite the tent in that it transforms Several Weeks ago, we quite fluent, and we know tions on the old headstones. destruction of American followers into moral agents were asked to give some visi- enough Italian that we were We then worked are way jobs. At the same time, the and leaders in their own tors from Italy a tour of the able to communicate with over to Commercial Street roads and bridges we de- right. We show that these North End. The mother and each other, we agreed not to and the site of the Molasses pend on daily are unsafe and lessons on leadership can be son had visited the United be bashful about our mis- disaster of the early 20th overdue for maintenance. found in the ancient Greek States in the past but never takes. Century. This is just one symptom of philosopher and biographer Boston. They were in Boston We began our tour at As we walked, we dis- the crisis in leadership in Plutarch. for a conference that had just the Paul Revere House on cussed the influence of Washington and on Beacon Plutarch taught and wrote concluded and expressed an North Square, then to Sacred religion in shaping society, Hill. in the Roman Empire in the interest to a close friend of Heart Church where we the obvious influence it My colleague Patrick second century of our era. ours to see the Italian sec- spoke of the Seaman’s played in the North End McNamara and I have be- The aim of his successful tion of Boston. Bethel that once occupied and the state of religion in come fascinated with this school of rhetoric and phi- We met up with Pietro and the property and the fiery modern society. We spoke of question of leadership. We losophy was to turn boys into his mother Anna on a rainy Rev. Taylor that attracted the moral code provided by believe we have found some men with the intellectual Thursday in June; Anna was the likes of Herman Melville the Judeo/Christian tradi- answers in the latest find- and moral strength to be a charming and stylish and Charles Dickens. We tion and the fact that it ings of science and in an- leaders. His theory of lead- woman who appeared to be then walked over to Saint has been instrumental in cient history and literature. ership is worked out and il- in her late 40’s, Pietro in Leonard’s, they commented shaping western society; Our claim is that wise lustrated in a series of biog- his 20’s. We sat for a few mo- on the Peace Garden, call- when properly interpreted it leadership is central to the raphies of leaders of the ments having an espresso at ing it an oasis in the city, is an instrument of growth establishment of order in classical age. He argued that the Café Vittoria and getting and then to Saint Stephen’s and good. Anna made the human society. Conversely emulation of the moral and to know each other. They where they commented on observation that in the ab- an unscrupulous leader is intellectual virtues of others were from Rome and were the stark beauty of the sence of that moral code, or central to the production of could trigger leadership anxious to see the various Bulfinch architecture. We when suspended, law is of- disorder in society. Two skills in anyone who had a historic sights of the North walked across the Prado to ten self serving, crafted to styles of leadership are iden- little ambition. We look at End and of course they the Old North Church and be expedient and too often tified: 1) a prestige-oriented Plutarch’s insights into wanted to see Boston’s “Little to Copp’s Hill Cemetery destructive. style where the leader at- emulation and leadership; Italy”. They could speak where we spent a great deal tains his leadership position we then summarize the enough English, Pietro was of time reading the inscrip- (Continued on Page 15) via a reputation for high scientific literature on emu- moral character and accom- lation and leadership theory. plishment. 2) a dominance- We then conclude with rec- Fundraiser in Support of Breast Cancer oriented strategy where the ommendations on how to leader attains his leader- married mother of two incorporate emulation as a ship position via an ability young boys. One of which has focus into future leadership to politically manipulate and been diagnosed with Type 1 studies. dominate his opponents. Diabetes just last year. Both styles of leadership find Not only is she dealing with Our book, An Evolution- their evolutionary roots in her own devastating diagno- ary Psychology of Leader- the need to develop coop- sis, but also caring for their Follower Relations (ISBN: erative enterprises and insulin dependent diabetic 1-60021-562-9), is available systems of trust between son. from Nova Science Publish- individuals and in the need Our event will include a ers (www.novapublishers.com) live band, a light buffet and raffles. It is our hope that you will find this a worthy Join Us for the ... cause and contribute to this event. All donations will be NORTH END ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION’S recognized in the local news- paper and on the night of the Annual ALL-STAR Senior event. We thank you for your SOFTBALL GAME time and consideration. We look forward to whatever support you can provide. N.E.A.A. ALL-STARS If you require additional information about this vs. The friends and family of diagnosed with Breast Can- event, please contact Karen Lisa Forde Murphy are orga- cer. She is in the recovery Mariani at 781-337-4838 or FRIENDS OF THE NORTH END nizing a fundraising event and reconstruction process [email protected] on Saturday, August 29th from her surgery and she or Kerry Delahunt at 781- Come and Enjoy 2009, from 7 – 11 pm at the began a grueling chemo- 982-9587 or sdelahunt@com FRIDAY, August 7, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. Weymouth Elks. therapy treatment in June. cast.net and we will be happy Lisa is a Weymouth resi- She has a long and tough to answer any questions you North End Park - Commercial Street dent who has been recently road ahead of her. Lisa is a may have. POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 7, 2009 Page 7
2009 NORTH END Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It
FESTIVAL DIRECTORY Debra and immigrants, it surely will dent of the United States SPONSORED BY Benny Tauro kill off working Americans shooting his mouth off, held their an- who will have long waits to Americans (black and white) nual party for get any type of medical test- have to deal in disbelief LUCIA FLORENTINE CAFÉ the East Boston Police De- ing, and operations. Forget with the Reverend Al “Shady” R I S T O R A N T E & B A R BAR-BISTRO partment, family and friends seniors, 60 and up! They will Sharpton, and Reverend recently. The weather was be put out to pasture, and Jesse “Instigator” Jackson good, and everyone had a expected to take the black who intentionally keep great time. As usual there pill. That’s only the tip of the racism alive to feed their was plenty of food, and social- iceberg! Check out Canada’s greedy appetite for money ... izing. Long time friend of the socialized medicine care. What, if any presidential Tauro family Mayor Tom It’s a flop. Wealthy Canadi- duty has Obama performed Menino was among the ans travel to this country since taking the oath of guests. Station 7 Captain seeking better medical at- office??? The wining and Caffe Vittoria Bob Cunningham, and Clerk tention and care. It’s im- dining of Michelle, his P I C C O L O N I D O of Court, Magistrate Joe perative that you E-mail mother-in-law (whom I be- Faretra also attended. It’s senators John Kerry and lieve lives in the White nice to know that police are Ted Kennedy and oppose House) and his children on appreciated in the commu- Obama’s bombshell health taxpayer’s money is going nity by the Tauro family, and care plan ... And, while we’re over like a lead balloon to the people of East Boston for discussing Obama’s track taxpayers. His Overseas trip their dedicated service. record as President (race didn’t help America’s image Benny and Debra have been has become a big issue in either, and neither did his AUGUST hosting this grand event for this country). There are out of line apologies to lead- many years. Entering their many more bigger chal- ers of terrorist countries. MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 7 - 9 patio is like visiting a gar- lenges, citizens and govern- He’s a real bomb! Many fear den in Italy. There are fruit ment have to focus on be- before it’s over this country Hanover & Battery Sts. trees and an abundance of sides the small percentage will be headed towards Sunday Procession 1 pm beautiful flowers. Long tables of racial tensions. However, another Civil War! Was this are set up with a large vari- Obama keeps the fire burn- the change people were so MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO August 13 - 16 ety of home cooked Italian ing every time he opens his eagerly awaiting???? ... Till North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. (Fisherman’s) delicacies. Over the many mouth. Besides the Presi- next time! years, Tauro parties have Sunday Procession 1 pm grown, and become a part of the summer festivities. Joe ST. ANTHONY August 28 - 30 Plagenza, barbecue king Endicott & Thacher Sts. kept up with the never end- Sunday Procession 12 pm ing barbecue served! Hats off to Debbie and Benny for a Ristorante “Saraceno” party well planned ... Don’t SEPTEMBER forget we have Eastie Pride in Boston at 286 Hanover Street Day on August 15th at the ST. LUCY August 31 Piers Park. It’s a free family 617-227-5353 Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm day of fun in the sun with plenty of children’s enter- Franco Pezzano, Proprietor ST. ROSALIE September 13 tainment including: Face Painting, Temporary Tat- Procession Only - North Square 1 pm toos, Water Balloon Toss, Ronnie the Clown, Curious P I C C O L O N I D O MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS Creatures, Little Iguanas, Restaurant Pier’s Park Sailing — Free Lawrence, MA Rides, Jugglers, Steel Drum Band and Dixie Band. Per- FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 4 - 6 formances include: Tokyo Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino Joe Karate Demonstration, 617.742.4272 Common & Union St., Lawrence Beverly Richard’s Dance fax 617.227.5154 [email protected] Sunday Procession 3 pm Studio, “Hannah Montanna” Pino Irano — Sabrina Ryan and DJ Owner 257 North Street, Boston, MA 02113 Cambridge, MA Vinny Schettino. There will be food and drinks: pizza, hot SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 12 - 13 dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge slush, and soda. It’s fun time Ristorante and Pizzeria Info: Call 617-354-7992 for all! Organizers work hard throughout the year to make this event a winner! ... Heard Chelsea Police “Bella Vista” have been cracking down on drugs and prostitution in in Boston at 288 Hanover Street their city late at night. Once 617-367-4999 LUCIA upon a time, these low lives would cross the Meridian Lucia Pezzano, Proprietor R I S T O R A N T E & B A R Street Bridge into East Bos- Traditional ton. But, thanks to the East Boston Police, street walk- Italian Cuisine ers are afraid to cross the All the glory that was bridge into Eastie ... Gover- Donato Frattaroli nor Deval Patrick’s ratings Rome ..... Pompei have fallen to thirty-two per- 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 cent favorable. Seventy per- cent disfavorable. Spend • Bistro 617.367.2353 thrift Deval has done a ter- rible job as governor ... I pre- • Beer — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — dict Mickey Mouse can beat Deval (Harvard Hack) • Wine Private dining rooms for any occasion Patrick in the next election … Central Square is always [email protected] jumping. Even in 90 degree weather, (which isn’t often www.luciaboston.com these days) which brings us to Al Gore’s Global Warming that is proving to be a farce; and force to make money! ... PAY ATTENTION: The Thirsty? Hungry? Obamacare Health Care plan is a disaster. (Out to kill Be sure to experience the tradition our health care system as we know it)! While Obama’s of these fine establishments. proposed Socialized Health Care plan will offer better medical service to illegal Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 7, 2009 Bruins, Philly in Winter Classic AT FENWAY (Photo essay by Bob DeCristoforo) It’s 80 degrees! It’s July, and I’m standing in the infield at Fenway Park talking to Boston Bruin Patrice Bergeron about hockey! Yes, its official, the best non-kept secret in NHL history was announced by NHL Hockey Commissioner Gary Bettman. The 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic fea- turing the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers, and hosted by the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox will take place at Fenway Park on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2010. Notables taking part in the Announcement Ceremony included Mayor Tom Menino, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Boston Bruins Owner Jeremy Jacobs, Boston Bruins Principal Charlie Jacobs, Red Sox President/CEO Larry Lucchino, Philadelphia Flyers President Peter Luukko, NHLPA Executive Director Paul Kelly and players from both the Bruins and the Flyers. In addition to ‘THE GAME’ many other activities, such as public skating at Fenway, are being planned. Imagine Boston Red Sox President/ ice skating at Fenway Park, WOW! CEO Larry Lucchino
Mayor of Boston Thomas M. Menino and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman
Members of the Boston Bruins: Shawn Thorton, Aaron Ward (now with the Carolina Hurricanes), Marco Sturm, Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci Fourth Annual West End Childrens Festival Members of the Philadelphia Flyers The Fourth Annual West End Plaza from 12 Noon to 4:00 P.M. Childrens Festival, presented by the There will be lots of arts and crafts, West End Community Center is an musical performances, pony rides, absolutely FREE event. games and prizes along with free food. It’s happening on August 15th on the For further information, please visit MICHELE MCPHEE’S Thoreau Path within Charles River www.westendchildrensfestival.org. “When Evil Rules” Release Party
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Taste of the New England Chapter, Inc. North End 6th ANNUAL BOCCE TOURNAMENT To raise funds for scholarships and the North End Community. Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 1 pm Langone Bocce Courts, Commercial Street (North End) Yes, I would like to participate in the Bocce Tournament which includes entry fee, tournament tee shirt, Meet Michele McPhee, ald and is now a full-time Joe Pace Cookout (includes steak tips, hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, cookies, watermelon) at Café Escadrille in radio show host and a colum- Burlington, Saturday night nist for Boston Metro. She Spadafora Slush. August 8, 2009 from 7:00- hosts a nightly radio show Please indicate the number of: 9:00 p.m. as we talk “true on Boston’s Talk Evolution crime” at the release 96.9 FM WTKK, the Michele TEAMS ______$100.00 per team (2 people per team) or $50.00 per player party for my new book, McPhee Show. “When Evil Rules”. The McPhee’s true crime sto- Spectator and Dinner ______at $25.00 per person menu includes Common- ries have appeared in more wealth crime lore, Massa- than a dozen national maga- PLAYER NAME ______chusetts murder mystery zines, including Maxim, Stuff, PLAYER NAME ______trivia, hot hors d’oeuvres, Cosmopolitan, New York, a signing, and a killer ESPN the Magazine, Gotham, Address ______bookmark. Manhattan File, and other Call Café Escadrille at international publications. City or Town ______781-273-1916 for ticket in- She was the host of two formation or visit wtkk.com Court TV Mugshot specials Phone: ______Email: ______for more details. and her reporting is also fea- Michele R. McPhee is the tured in the A&E TV special, Please circle shirt size S M L XL XXL author of the bestselling true Crime Ink. Her journalism Make Checks Payable to the NIASHF and mail to crime book, Mob Over Miami. has taken her to crime P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 The former award-winning scenes across the country Contact Pam Modugno at 781-956-7441 Police Bureau Chief for the and has made her a com- for Credit Card Payment or information New York Daily News, she mentator on breaking news was the courts and crime for CNN, MSNBC, and the Fox www.niashfne.org reporter for the Boston Her- News Network. POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 7, 2009 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill
Suffolk University Professor Matteo Casini, center, receives congratulations following his “Renaissance Venice” presentation from event Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s “Friends Council” Bill Moran, left, and Peter Creighton, Boys & guests including former Boston City Councilor founding co-chairs Rebekah Splaine, left, and Girls Clubs of Boston’s “Friends Council” Diane Modica, right, a Suffolk University Law Ashley Wisneski at the “Launch Party.” founding co-chairs, enjoy the “Launch Party.” School graduate. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington)
Professor Matteo Casini, Quincy August Moon Festi- Local artists will open up Ph.D. on the splendor of val” on Sunday, August 23 their home studios as well “Renaissance Venice.” The from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The as display in group sites in Suffolk University history festival is a free-admission over 40 locations throughout professor and noted Vene- event presented by Quincy Roslindale Village. Art repre- tian scholar discussed Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI), sented will include paint- the unique city’s rich art, and takes place from ap- ings, drawings, photography, politics, and trade. When proximately 1400 to 1600 sculpture, prints, mixed not teaching or lecturing, Hancock Street, a short media, glass, ceramics, jew- Dr. Casini happens to live in walk from the Quincy Cen- elry, fiber and more. Venice. ter MBTA station and close An added feature this year Sponsored by the Greater to free public parking. will be a children’s art Boston Chapter of the The Quincy August Moon venue, sponsored by the Girl Suffolk University Alumni Festival is a family event of- Scouts of Eastern Massachu- Association, the event was fering entertainment for all setts, taking place at Sacred held at Ristorante Lucia in ages. There will be perfor- Heart School auditorium, Boston’s North End and mances of traditional and 1035 Canterbury Street, was hosted by Annunziata modern Asian music and Roslindale. Children of all Varela, BA ’94, MA ’96. dance as well as a children’s ages are welcome to attend Among the attendees was area with games and crafts. and “make art.” Laura Piscopo, BA ’02, Direc- Local restaurants will be “Roslindale Open Studios” Enjoying the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s “Launch tor of Alumni Relations, Col- serving various types of is a program of the Roslin- Party” for its newly organized “Friends Council” are, left lege of Arts and Sciences Asian and American cui- dale Arts Alliance (RAA). The to right, Kathleen and Mark Chardavoyne, Jill Sala and and a longtime resident of sine. More than one hun- RAA is a non-profit organi- Jesse MacDonald. (Photo by Roger Farrington) the North End. dred local businesses, gov- zation run by artists that The MFA’s “Titian, Tintor- ernment and social service is dedicated to a shared cul- There’s still time to visit ists were influenced by one etto, Veronese…” exhibit agencies and individuals tural vision for the Ros- the Museum of Fine Arts’ another, and how they used was prominently featured in will be participating in the lin-dale community. RAA outstanding “Titian, Tintor- their paintings as critiques. Dr. Casini’s excellent and Festival. sponsors art exhibits in etto, Veronese: Rivals in As the MFA’s press mate- well-received presentation. For more information, call local businesses, free kids Renaissance Venice,” the rials note, Titian, Tintoretto, …… The Boys & Girls 617-472-2200 or visit www. art at community events, art first major exhibition dedi- and Veronese together cre- Clubs of Boston’s “Launch quincyasianresources.org. classes and workshops for cated to the artistic rivalry of ated a body of work that Party” for its newly organized …… Looking ahead: The the three greatest Venetian defined a “Venetian style” Friends Council was held on Roslindale Arts Alliance an- (Continued on Page 13) painters of the sixteenth cen- through loose technique, June 3rd, at the private Foun- nounces the “5th Annual tury. The last day for viewing rich coloring, and often pas- dation Room at the House of Roslindale Open Studios” DIAMONDS is Sunday, August 16. toral or sensual subject mat- Blues on Lansdowne Street. taking place on Saturday ROLEX In the sixteenth century, ter. These elements in- The evening featured cock- November 7 and Sunday No- ESTATE JEWELRY Venice was one of the larg- spired countless later art- tails, hors d’oeuvres and net- vember 8. The event offers Bought & Sold est and richest cities in ists, promoting a “Venetian working. the public two days of view- Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Europe, and steady demand current” in painting up to the Besides providing profes- ing unique art from more Jim (617) 263-7766 for paintings from both local twentieth century. sional and social networking than 90 dedicated artists. and international clients fos- The exhibition includes opportunities, joining the tered a climate of exceptional approximately sixty paint- Friends Council also enables competition and innovation. ings from the most important members to get more in- Although forty years sepa- museums in Europe and the volved with BGCB’s voluntary Mattéo Gallo rate the birth of Titian from United States, as well as activities that support more that of Veronese, the ca- pictures that have remained than 14,000 Boston area reers of the three painters over the years in the set- youth, their families and o Appraisals overlapped for almost four tings for which they were their broader communities. decades, and the eloquent painted — the churches in Among the guests were Sales & Rentals record of their artistic dia- Venice. Friends Council Founding logue is most apparent when For tickets, times and co-chairs Rebekah Splaine, • the powerful canvases each more information, visit Ashley Wisneski, Bill Moran Real Estate produced are considered side www.mfa.org. and Peter Creighton. by side. Juxtapositions of …… Incidentally, one of …… Thousands of people 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 two, three, and sometimes the most delightful events are expected on Hancock four paintings demonstrate we have enjoyed in recent Street in downtown Quincy (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 how much these three art- memory was a lecture by to enjoy the “22nd Annual Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 7, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo had the opportunity to sit under a rain- bow with our pot of Gold ... the kids! Mem- bers of the ‘North End Nazzaro Center/NEAD Ensemble’ were Matthew Boyle, Sirona Carifio, Brook Eustace, Carl Geder, Ross Keith Urban Garrity, Gularino Vilar, Annika Higgins, ‘Making Memories’ with Taylor Swift Peter Luongo, Mark Malone, Matthew Nescio, Juliana Pasto, and Erica Szulc. Members of the ‘East Boston Zumix Ensemble’ were Johnathan Gonzalez, Emilie Gonzalez, Gabriela Giubilo, Karen Barahona, Katherine Barhona, Carolinna Castillo, Clytie Robinson, Anthony LaTorre, Theresa LaTorre, Robert Rosario, Christian Rua, Kim Pham, and Rose Jasmin Martinex. Dom Ventresca Family IT’S OFFICIAL! NEAD FAMILY WEEK The Boston Red Sox ‘retired’ number 14, OPENS AT SACRED HEART CHURCH which forever will belong to one of their North End Family Pride Week 2009 opened newest Hall of Famers Jim Rice, in a on Sunday with a Liturgy and Reception at pregame ceremony on Tuesday night. Sacred Heart Church. The Mass was cel- Number 14 now has joined the Red Sox ebrated by Father Claude OFM, and one of ‘retired’ numbers that don the Fenway Park the intentions of the Mass was ‘for all North right field facade, among them #1 Bobby End Families’. Light refreshments were Dorr, #4 Joe Cronin, #6 Johnny Pesky, served after the Mass. Little things like this #8 Carl Yastrzemski, #9 Ted Williams and are really big and meaningful things. This #27 Carlton Fisk. Also on the facade, Jackie (Photos by Brian Babineau) is the way we begin Family Pride Week in Robinson #42 retired in all Major League President Obama’s ‘Stimu- the North End. Special thanks to all those Ball parks in honor of the man, who broke lus Package’ pales in com- who participated. baseball’s color barrier. parison to the dollar value TOP TEN NEIGHBORHOOD Ricky Henderson, who was also inducted country music fans received CRIME WATCH GROUPS into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, played part at Keith Urban’s Escape The North End Public Safety Committee of his career as a member of the Boston Red Together World Tour. Boston’s and the East Boston Eagle Hill Civic Asso- Sox. TD Garden rocked for over ciation were honored by Mayor Tom Menino NEAA DODGERS three hours thanks to the and Police Commissioner Edward Davis as INTO RBI FINALS memorable work of Urban two of the ‘Top Ten Neighborhood Crime The North End Baseball Dodgers have and opening act Taylor Swift. Watch Groups in the City at an Award Cer- advanced to the Red Sox RBI Championship Urban gift-wrapped twenty emony held Saturday at UMass/Boston. Series. Dodger star Frank Iudiciani spent a songs that featured a multi- NAZZARO KIDS AT PAWTUCKET, part of the week playing in an RBI All- tude of solo guitar efforts. RED SOX GAMES Star Tournament in New Jersey. Also Sprinkled with hits and It was baseball week at the Nazzaro invited to participate was Dodgers star Mike several slices from his lat- Center. Thanks to the North End Athletic Martignetti, Yes, baseball is back in the est album, Defying Gravity, Association members of the Nazzaro Center North End, and starting to be very noticed! Urban was outfitted in a Summer Camp attended a Pawtucket Red RBI Baseball (Reviving Baseball in the Inner short-sleeved plaid shirt that exposed his well-defined arms Sox game and a Boston Red Sox game City) is a Major League Baseball initiative (read ‘muscles’), and jeans. His solid two-hour, non-stop set at Fenway. This has been a NEAA/Nazzaro played in just about every Major League city, included country rockers and ballads that were well received Center tradition. and sponsored by the city’s Major League, by the sold-out audience. Opening with “Hit the Ground BAKE & EGGPLANT SANDWICH SALE i.e., Boston Red Sox RBI. Runnin’,” from Gravity, Urban rolled out hits as “Days Go By,” Friday (August 7) head down to the ABCD USA HOCKEY HALL OF FAME “Stupid Boy,” and “Where the Blacktop Ends.” The excite- North End/West End Service Center at Congratulations are in order for 15-year ment level soared as he left the stage and walked through 1 Michelangelo Street for Mary Romano’s career NHLer via BU Tony Amonte, back World Famous Eggplant Sandwich and Bake to back Pittsburgh Penguin Stanley Cup the crowd for a smaller stage set up further back on the Sale from 10am to 3pm. All proceeds ben- winner via Acton/Boxboro Tom Barrasso, floor, and delivered “Once in a Lifetime,” “Making Memories efit North End Against Drugs. 93' Montreal Stanley Cup winner via of Us” and his new one, “Only You Can Love Me This Way.” SHINING STARS University of Vermont John LeClair, the With his every move being magnified on a backdrop of The best part of a rainy day is the rain- 1998 Nagano Olympics USA Women’s Gold five huge vertical video screens, Urban was ‘the man’ — bow that follows. Friday we had both. The Medal Hockey Team, and the inventor of the smoothly working the crowd with “Who Wouldn’t Want To rainbow that followed Friday’s storm took Zamboni ice machine, the late Frank Be Me,” “Til Summer Comes Around,” tempting the ‘aisle place at Rabb Hall at the Copley Square Zamboni, who will be inducted into the USA dancers’ with “Sweet Thing” and “Kiss a Girl.” Urban Boston Public Library where kids, our kids, Hockey Hall of Fame. confessed that he and wife Nicole Kidman had landed in from the North End (Nazzaro Center), East PERPETUAL ADORATION RETURNS Boston at 7:30, pretty tight for a 9 pm show — but in all Boston (Zumix) United South End Settle- After a forty year absence 24-hour honesty, he displayed no lack of energy or effort. ments and South End Action Program, and Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration returns “Raining On Sunday” featured an awesome guitar solo by the CitiCenter High School Interns pre- to the Archdiocese of Boston at the St. Clem- Urban, smoothly transitioning into “I Told You So,” “You’ll sented ‘Celebrate Musical Theater: Sing ent Eucharistic Shrine 1105 Boylston Think of Me,” turning to a guitar that lit up in multi colors, Out Loud’ the final showcase of their Street, Boston (near the Fens). On August then working his way to a mini-stage in the middle of the summer four week program before a large 15th, the Solemnity of the Feast of the As- crowd on the side of the arena, before rocking the crowd audience of family and friends, who cheered, sumption, Cardinal Sean O’Malley will start with “You Look Good In My Shirt.” applauded, and even sang. It was remark- the Adoration with a Mass at 11am. For fur- The appreciative crowd erupted into long and loud able. Seeing these kids come together as ther info go to www.AdorationBoston.org. applause for Urban and his five-piece band as he thanked one was the rainbow. Loud applause to all TIDBITS the audience profusely and left the stage. His encore those involved, especially to the community - Birthday Best to Clark at the Nazzaro included a brief salute to Boston with a version of “Massa- partners, who opened their doors to the Center. chusetts” - a hit for fellow Australians, The Bee Gees, exit- wonderful CitiCenter for the Performing - On August 2 Cardinal O’Malley cel- ing the stage with two crowd favorites, “Tonight I Wanna Arts Education program, and their fantastic ebrated his 25th Anniversary of Ordination Cry” and “Better Life.” staff that brought it all together. Special as a Bishop. Opening act, Taylor Swift set the bar high for Urban, as Thanks also to the Yawkey Foundation II - Hey, Newport Beach, California Police she lit up the stage for one-hour-and-fifteen-minutes of for their very generous support. Friday we Officer John Mika, how was that special pure pleasure. Taylor hit the stage in a silver over black delivered pizza! mini-dress — which she wore very well, using her time on - Celeb Sightings: Joe stage to deliver eleven songs, all of which appeared to hit Have a professional represent Ruggerio, Jimmy Mosca and home with her adoring audience. Even Swift’s trademark you and your claim against his nephews all from Eastie, silver glittered guitar couldn’t match the enthusiasm and Richie Settipane and the brilliant smile of this talented young lady! the Insurance Company ‘celebrating’ Dom Ventresca Swift’s set list included hit after hit, beginning with Family all at Fenway, Former “You Belong With Me,” followed by “Our Song,” tugging at Richard Settipane Dom Savio and current Aus- the heartstrings with “Teardrops On My Guitar,” and the PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER tin Prep football coach Billy courageous “Fearless.” An interview with NBC newswoman Maradei taking in the Hoda Kotb paved the way for a Swift costume change to a FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD Townies/Quincy EFL game, bright red lamé dress and the moving performance of And All Other Losses Pertaining to Charlestown High Football “Forever and Always.” Swift brought the audience to their Coach George Farro and feet following the performance of her first hit, “Tim McGraw,” Your Home or Business. family at the St. Agrippina for which they delivered lengthy applause and a standing One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 Feast, as was the great ovation. Thanking the crowd, she continued the pleasure Boston, Massachusetts 02114 Ferris Maloof, and Father via “White Horse,” “You’re Not Sorry,” the crowd-pleasing Richard OFM, taking part in “Love Story,” plus “Should’ve Said No,” before ending with 24 Hour Service the NEAD Family Pride Week “Picture to Burn.” (617) 523-3456 Sunday Opening Liturgy at Election year or not, this is one show that would definitely FAX (617) 723-9212 Sacred Heart Church. receive my vote! SMILE! (The TD Garden, July 31st) POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 7, 2009 Page 11
and they sing their hearts out,” Harry Connick, Jr., and others. For Barnes (Minimalist glam trans) on said Chesney in a press release. For tickets call 617-633-5100. August 26th. For more information, tickets www.ticketmaster.com or by please call: 617-635-3911 or visit: phone at 1-866-448-7849. ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO www.cityofboston.gov/arts. NOW 1000 Elmwood Avenue BOSTON HARBOR CRUISE Providence, Rhode Island TERMINAL FLUTTERBY: BUTTERFLIES IN ARTS PLAYING Long Wharf (located between BLOOM AT THE ZOO – Now through New England Aquarium and September 7, 2009. Come and enjoy PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM Marriott Hotel), Boston, MA the summer-long special exhibit in- East India Square, Salem, MA UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN ROCK AND BLUES CONCERT side a beautifully landscaped green- THE GOLDEN AGE OF DUTCH CRUISES – Bellevue Cadillac Tall house filled with hundreds of free fly- SEASCAPES – Now through Septem- Ships Party – Friday, August 7th at ing butteries. For more information ber 7, 2009. This exhibit represents 8:00 PM features Entrain; Saturday, and for upcoming events happening the works of Dutch masters of mari- August 8th at 8:30 PM features Adam at the zoo, please call: 401-785-3510 time art working in the time of Ezra Group; Friday, August 14th at or visit www.rwpzoo.org. Rembrandt and Vermeer. Dutch mas- 8:00 PM features the Ellis Paul ters of paint and color attracted to Band; Friday, August 21st at 8:00 PM NICKERSON STATE PARK the seascape developed novel ap- features the Enter the Haggis Brewster, MA (Cape Cod) proaches to composition and tech- with Hot Day at the Zoo; Satur- The 11th ANNUAL AGAINST THE nique. day, August 22nd at 8:00 PM fea- TIDE – Saturday, August 15th. This is FISH, SILK, TEA, and BAMBOO: tures Beatlejuice and Thursday, a one-mile swim, two-mile kayak and Cultivating an Image of China – August 27 that 8:00 PM features the three mile fitness walk to benefit the Ongoing. Through delicate works on Virginia Coalition. Tickets online Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coali- paper and other select objects, at: www.RockandBluesCruise.com. tion. This fun and inspirational day explore the four essential motifs brings together swimmers, kayakers, Europeans associated with China — LOWELL SUMMER MUSIC and walkers of all ages and abilities fish, silk, tea, and bamboo. Each was SERIES to join efforts with MBCC in their mis- cultivated in China for artistic expres- Boarding House Park sion of eradicating the breast cancer sion as well as profit. 40 French Street, Lowell, MA epidemic. For more information SURFLAND – Photographs by Joni 2009 CONCERTS – The venue is please call: 1-800-649-MBCC or visit: Sternbach – Now through October 4, a public park. Bring your lawn chair www.againstthetidembcc.org. 2009. In her first solo exhibition at a or blanket. All shows are general ad- major art museum, Joni Sternbach mission, so come early for best loca- MUSEUM OF SCIENCE uses the 19th century tintype photo- tion. August 7 - Dar Williams, Au- 1 Science Park, Boston, MA graphic process to capture the dy- gust 8 - The Derek Trucks Band, Friday Evening Stargazing at the namic surfing culture along America’s August 14 - Jakob Dylan and the Gilliland Observatory - Fridays, 8:30 coasts. For more information, call 866- Wallflowers, August 15 - Entrain - – 10:00 p.m.—Free. The observatory 745-1876 or go online to www.pem.org. August 21 - Eileen Ivers and Immi- is open every Friday weather permit- grant Soul, August 22 - Livingston ting. For viewing status and hours, INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY Taylor, August 28 - Terrance please call 617/589-0267. Mugar ART Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Omni Theater - Adrenaline Rush: 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA August 29 - Ronnie Earl and the The Science of Risk, Amazon, Deep CHARLES LEDRAY – October, Broadcasters, September 4 - Hot Sea, Mystic India. 2009 through January, 2010. Often Tuna, September 5 - Tom Rush, Butterfly Garden -Experience a intimate in scale, LeDray’s sculptures September 12 - 30 Annual Banjo and living exhibit filled with blooming of clothing, toys and domestic objects The Pet Shop Boys are an English pop duo: keyboarder Fiddle Contests, September 18 - plants and free-flying butterflies. En- are created by hand with extraordi- Chris Lowe and singer Neil Tennant. Neil and Chris first Gaelic Storm. For more information trance to the Butterfly Garden is lim- nary detail. met in 1981 by accident in an electronics shop on the please call 978-970-5200 or simply log ited to a certain number of individu- KRZYSZTOK WODICZKO – No- onto www.lowellsummermusic.org. als at one time to allow all visitors to vember 4, 2009 through March 7, London Kings Road. They discovered their common in- enjoy the space comfortably. For more 2010. In a new projection-based work, terest in electronic music and started to write songs to- STONEHAM THEATER information about these events and Krzysztok focuses on the experience gether. First they called themselves West End but soon 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA others not mentioned or for general of veterans returning from Iraq and changed the name into Pet Shop Boys — inspired by THE GOOD WAR - September 10 - information about the museum you Afghanistan. His politically-charged friends who worked in a pet shop. Their first single “West October 4, 2009. This is the New En- may log onto www.mos.org. works explore the relationship be- gland Premiere. Studs Terkel’s The tween art, democracy, trauma and End Girls” was first released in 1984. But it wasn’t suc- Good War features classic songs such BOSTON CITY HALL healing. cessful. The record company wanted to make a new song, as “I’ll Be With You In Apple Blossom THE PLAZA AREA MOMENTUM 14: RODNEY but Neil and Chris were convinced of the yet-to-come Time,” “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” Boston, MA MCMILLIAN _ Now through Novem- success of this record and made a new mix, which be- “Uncle Sam Blues,” “I’ll Be Seeing ARTS ON THE ARCADE – Wednes- ber 1, 2009. Deeply interested in so- days, 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Now cial history and culture, McMillian of- came their first number one hit in 1986. That was the You,” and “Moonlight Serenade.” For tickets call 781.279.2200 or log onto through August 26, 209. Perfomers ten combines different forms—such first step in becoming the world’s most successful pop www.stonehamtheatre.org. include: Revolutionary Snake En- as painting, found photographs and a duo! They had more number one hits with “It’s a Sin,” semble Quartet (New Orleans Blues) cast-off carpet and chair—in dynamic “Heart,” “Always on My Mind” and “Go West.” In 1999 HOUSE OF BLUES on Wednesday, August 5th; Celia installations that reveal how past 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA Slattery (Light folk and rock), August ideas relate to the present. For more they started a big comeback with their album Nightlife th PET SHOP BOYS - Wednesday, 12 ; Charles Lanford (Smooth Jazz information call: 617-478-3100 or visit and their successful world tour — brilliantly titled: th September 9, 2009. MOBY - Thurs- Sax), August 19 and Christopher the website at: www.icaboston.org. Nightlife on Tour 99/00. Check out Music Section for day, September 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM. more details. COLLECTIVE SOUL - Sunday, stage with magnificent rhythms. If you August 23, 2009 7:00 PM. Don’t ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have miss these fantastic performances. THEATER seen it, take someone and share the For tickets and information log MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS LA PENTOLA DI RAME pleasure!” - The Boston Globe. For tick- 1onto www.ticketmaster.com or Boston, MA KICKS OFF - CULINARY PRO- SHUBERT THEATER ets log onto www.telecharge.com or www.livenation.com. For a complete “THE FILMS OF LUCHINO GRAM - Boston-based company 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA call 1-800-432-7250. line up of House of Blues events log VISCONTI” - Now through August launches unique culinary program JERSEY BOYS – Now through onto www.houseofblues.com. 16th. A fascinating retrospective with acclaimed Tuscan chef, Mariella September 26, 2009. JERSEY BOYS, dedicated to one of the masters of Lencioni - On August 15, La Pentola winner of the 2006 Grammy® Award MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY Italian and international cinema, di Rame welcomes Chef Mariella for Best Musical Show Album, fea- ART which will be presented by the Lencioni of Lucca, Tuscany to Boston tures hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION 100 Northern Avenue, Putnam Museum of Fine Arts in cooperation to kick off its culinary program. Chef Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA Investments Plaza, Boston, MA with the Consulate General of Italy Lencioni is the first in an ongoing Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off COUNTING CROWS - Monday, HARBORWALK SOUNDS – Berklee in Boston. For information log onto series of guest chefs that the com- You.” “IT WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” August 31, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. In 2004 College of Music at the ICA – Thurs- www.mfa.org/calendar. This event pany will transport to the U.S. to cre- proclaims Time Magazine. For a com- the band released their first ever days, from 6-8:30 PM. These are all will also represent the last chance to ate unique Italian food and cultural plete listing of upcoming events at the “Best Of” set Films About Ghosts free concerts featuring rising stars in admire the masterpieces of Venetian experiences. Lencioni will spend two Shubert and Citi Wang Center please which featured songs from every jazz, world, Latin and more. Renaissance, showcased at the weeks introducing Boston-area resi- log onto www.citicenter.org/shows phase of Counting Crows’ recording HARBORWALK SHUFFLE – Museum from March 15th 2009 until dents to the flavors of Tuscany career, followed by the live album Thursdays, August 13th; August 20th August 16th 2009 For more info through cooking classes, special REAGLE PLAYERS *New Amsterdam: Live at Heineken and August 27 – Times of the con- www.mfa.org/venice. events, and a communal-style feast. 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA Music Hall 2003, which appeared certs are 6-8:30 PM. These evenings CLASSES: TASTE OF TUSCANY - LA CAGE AUX FOLLES – in 2006. Counting Crows most recent are free. REGATTA BAR-CHARLES HOTEL Boston Center for Adult Education, August 13-22, 2009. Based on the studio album, Saturday Nights & WAVELENGTHS – Fridays, August CAMBRIDGE, MA 122 Arlington Street, Boston, (617) same play as the hit movie “The Bird- Sunday Mornings, was released in 14, August 21st and August 28th – start- NICOLA CONTE CONCERT - Sep- 267-4430, www.bcae.org. Monday, cage”, original Broadway cast mem- March of 2007. Counting Crows ing at 7:30 PM. Each concert will fea- tember 8, 2009. One of the acclaimed August 17, 6-9 p.m., bers Engel and Ross will have you has sold over 20 million records ture artists performing outside against talents of new Italian jazz, for the first TRADITIONAL TUSCAN FISH - rolling in the aisles, and feeling worldwide. For tickets, please log the stunning backdrop of Boston Har- time in the United States, will per- The Cambridge School of the Culinary like “The best of times is now!” For onto www.livenation.com or call bor. For artist line-up call: 617-478- form accompanied by an extraordinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Ave., Cam- tickets call 781-891-5600 or log onto ticketmaster at 1-866-448-7849. 3100 or visit: www.icaboston.org. band at the Bostonian “temple” of bridge, MA. Friday, August 21, www.reagleplayers.org. international jazz. Nicola Conte will 6-10 p.m. TD BANKNORTH GARDEN KINGS CHAPEL hold an American tour to promote his TRADITIONAL TUSCAN FRESH EMERSON COLLEGE Causeway Street, Boston, MA 58 Tremont St., Boston, MA new album: “Rituals” (Universal Mu- PASTA AND SAUCES - The Cam- Cutler Majestic Theatre P!NK – Friday, October 2, 2009 MID-DAY RECITALS – Tuesday, sic). For more info visit site: bridge School of the Culinary 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 8:00 PM. “This is my most vulnerable August 11th at 12:15 PM – USAF Band www.getshowtix.com/regattabar. Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Ave., Cam- CARMEN – Friday, November 6 at album to date,” says P!nk, 29, who of Liberty – program includes the bridge, 617-354-2020 or log onto, 7:30 pm, Sunday, November 8 at has no problem fessing up to the fact works of Rossini, Harvey; Jorge ITALIAN RADIO www.cambridgeculinary.com. Satur- 3:00 pm. Wednesday, November 11 at that the split from her husband, Montilla and Ian Holloway. Tuesday, “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM day, August 22, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. 7:30 pm. Friday, November 13 at motocross star Carey Hart, earlier August 18th at 12:15 PM – Works of to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom EUROSTOVES GUEST CHEF SE- 7:30 pm. Sunday, November 15 at this year is the subject of some songs Handel, Merkel & Wagner. Tuesday, Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The RIES - Eurostoves Culinary Center, 3:00 pm. Tuesday, November 17 at on Funhouse. For tickets August 25th at 12:15 PM – works of Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca 45 Enon Street, Beverly, MA, (978) 232- 7:30 pm. Music by Georges Bizet. Sung log onto www.ticketmaster.com or Faure, DeFalla and Bach. For more every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM 0007 website is www.eurostoves.com. in French with French dialogue and 1-800-745-3000. information, call: 617-227-2155 or www.1110wccmam.com Thursday, August 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m., projected English translation. Carmen visit: www.kings-chapel.org. “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays Friday, August 28, 7:00-10:00 p.m., For and Don José crash into each other GILLETTE STADIUM 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi updated class schedule information, with a passion that’s as much about One Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com visit www.lapentoladirame.com/ will as it is about desire. At its pre- 6TH ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco events.html miere, Bizet’s opera shocked and COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL – Special Events Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM SPECIAL EVENTS: - Chef’s Table thrilled audiences. August 15, 2009. The New England or online www.djrocco.com Supper Club: A Tuscan Feast. STOMP- October 1-18, 2009. Ex- Country Music Festival is the largest CLARION BEACH RESORT HOTEL “The Nick Franciosa Show” - Eurostoves Culinary Center, 45 Enon plosive, provocative, sophisticated, concert series in New England and RAFFAEL’S NANTASKET ROOM Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM Street, Beverly, MA, 978- 232-0007. sexy, utterly unique and fun for ev- has sold out Gillette Stadium in each Hull, MA on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and Sunday, August 23, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., eryone! The eight-member troupe of its five years, including 2007 when JUMP ‘N’ JIVE REVIEW – Friday, WAZN 1470 AM. Five-course sit-down dinner paired uses everything but conventional per- more than 50,000 tickets disappeared August 14th at 8:00 PM. Dance to Rico “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” with wine. For ticket price and infor- cussion instruments - matchboxes, in 15 minutes. “There is just some- Barr and New England’s premiere 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM every Sunday mation about this event call the tele- wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, thing about those people. Every time dance band as they pay tribute to the on WSRO 650AM Framingham phone numbers paired with the Zippo lighters, hubcaps - to fill the we play Gillette Stadium, they come Rat Pack, Louis Prima, Tony Bennett, and online at www.wsro.com. event. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 7, 2009
Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli
It has been reported drinking two cups of (whom she COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED strong coffee a day may ward off Alzheimer’s has since QUICK STUFFED TURKEY BREAST CUTLETS — and even help restore memories of people married), for two with the disease. In a study of mice geneti- once got so 1 packages of 2 turkey breast cutlets cally engineered to develop the degenera- drunk at a 6 ounce package turkey flavored stuffing mix tive brain disorder, researchers from the party that 2 or 3 tablespoons Pignoli - optional Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research agents had to take him to a hospital. Laura Sprinkle of onion powder Center found that a daily dose of caffeine Bush’s press secretary called the reports Sprinkle of garlic powder produced a 50% reduction of the abnormal “nonsense.” ¼ cup instant rice of choice - optional protein that proliferates in Alzheimer’s and Hollywood stuff! Robert Redford got married 1 tablespoon white wine destroys brain cells, causing dementia. Mice again at the age of 71. Redford and his long- 1 jar turkey gravy protected by caffeine performed twice as well time girlfriend, 51-year-old German artist Prepare about 3 ounces of turkey flavored stuffing mix on memory tests as the mice not dosed with Sibylle Szaggars, had a ceremony in front of package following directions on package. Add two or three the drug. The protective effect was provided 30 people at a hotel in Hamburg, Germany. tablespoons of Pignoli to mixture (Optional). Stir in one table- by the equivalent of 500 milligrams of caf- His first marriage ended in 1985. It has been spoon of white wine to mixture. Stir until all ingredients feine a day — the amount in two cups of rumored hamburgers were served at the are softened and liquid disappears. Be careful not to burn. strong coffee (like that served in specialty wedding reception. Remove stuffing from heat and cover. coffee shops), 14 cups of tea, or 20 cola Huh? A New Hampshire man became Spray bottom of baking tray with vegetable spray. Sprinkle drinks. “Caffeine could be a viable treatment “very, very panicked” when his bank-card onion and garlic powder over vegetable spray in baking tray. for established Alzheimer’s disease, not sim- statement stated he’d been charged Place one turkey breast cutlet in baking tray. Spread pre- ply a protective strategy,” researcher Dr. $23,148,855,184,500 for a tank of gas and a pared stuffing mix over turkey breast cutlet. Place second Gary Arendash tells the London Daily Tele- pack of cigarettes. Josh Muszynski, 22, says turkey breast cutlet over stuffing mix and cover top only graph. “It easily enters the brain, and it ap- he fretted how the multi-quadrillion-dollar- with prepared stuffing mix. OR Place second cutlet next to pears to directly affect the disease process.” debt — the result of a computer programming the first cutlet leaving one or two inches apart. Spread stuff- Should you visit Boston’s North End, head glitch — would affect him and his descen- ing mix over the second cutlet. Heat oven to 385°F. Cover for Caffe’ Vittoria on Hanover Street and dants, given the sum exceeds the GDP of baking tray with aluminum foil and bake about 40 min- enjoy a few cups of Caffe Espresso and you every nation on Earth. “It is a lot of money,” utes or until turkey breast cutlets with stuffing are cooked will feel brainy! said Muszynski, explaining his panic. “Some- to your liking. To lightly brown stuffing top, uncover baking Heavy reading! People who struggle with thing I could never, ever afford to pay back.” tray and continue baking for about ten minutes before re- their weight are likely to lose the battle if Giuseppina, cosce storte, claims when a moving from oven. Cover and set aside. they have a high-stress job or chronic fi- woman is dressed to kill, her feet are usu- Empty turkey gravy from jar into a small saucepan and nancial problems, says a new study. In ana- ally the first victims. heat slowly. When serving, spread heated turkey gravy over lyzing the health records of 1,355 men and Speaking of feet, Steven Sebestyen claims a portion of the turkey breast cutlet and stuffing. Serve women over a decade, Harvard Medical many a married man suffers from cold feet, with your choice of potato and vegetable. School researchers found that people who but they are not always his own. Steven’s NOTE: This is a recipe I created for times when I desire a were already overweight really packed on adorable wife Theresa, says, “Some are born smaller turkey meal with a quick preparation. The package of the pounds if they rated their job as highly with cold feet, some acquire cold feet, and two Turkey Cutlets is usually available among turkey portions stressful or said they had trouble paying others have cold feet thrust upon them.” displayed in a supermarket. their bills. “The stress effect didn’t appear Since 1997, the number of medical school However enjoyable, nothing takes the place of “Nonna Lucy’s to impact normal-weight people,” researcher graduates going into pediatrics or family Turkey Stuffing” prepared for our Thanksgiving Day turkey Jason Block, tells USA Today. People with medicine has dropped by 50 percent. New meal in November. weight problems often use food to distract doctors are opting instead for specialties or medicate themselves in times of stress, such as orthopedic surgery, which pays an he said, which suggests that the current average of $480,000 a year, instead of pedi- Vita can be reached at [email protected] economic recession may worsen the atrics, which pays $171,000. country’s growing obesity problem. Bang! Bang! Seventy percent of Hollywood • Go Joe Go (Continued from Page 2) An ex-con from New York has gone into films depict firearms, with gun manufac- http://apps.facebook.com/ discover and organize business teaching Wall Street executives turers paying top price to have their prod- causes/325892. around common interests. and other white-collar criminals how to sur- ucts worked into scenes. ABOUT NEIGHBORS Neighbors discover com- vive jail. For $200 an hour, Steven Oberfest, Interesting useless information: The FOR NEIGHBORS: mon interests by sharing in- 41, teaches convicted swindlers and frauds average adult spends about twelve minutes NeighborsforNeighbors.org formation via blogs and dis- the fine points of jailhouse etiquette and in the shower. Most fatal car accidents hap- is where Boston works to- cussions and organize by lingo, how to keep their sanity behind bars, pen on a Saturday. Clouds fly higher during gether online. Neighbors for joining or starting groups and some basic self-defense techniques. the day than at night. You are more likely Neighbors is a Boston Based and posting events. Popular “These guys have never been in a fight in to lose your hearing than any of the other 501c3 nonprofit, led by a topics they take action on in- their lives,” said Oberfest, who once served senses if you are hit by lightening. John D. former Boston Police Neigh- clude social activities, ser- time himself,” and now they’re entering a Rockefeller was the first billionaire in the borhood Watch Organizer. vice and volunteer projects, world where anything can happen.” United States. Maine is the toothpick capi- Neighbors for Neighbors pro- and crime, civic, social jus- The astute Tom Analetto of Medford, says, tal of the world. If you bring a raccoon’s head vide neighborhood-centric tice, and green/environ- “In prison there are two sides to every ques- to the Henniker, New Hampshire Town Hall, community-generated so- mental programs. In the tion — the inside and the outside.” you’ll receive ten dollars from the town. The cial networks for Boston neighborhood zone groups The brilliant Rosalie Cunio of Waltham Liberace Museum has a mirror-plated Rolls Neighborhoods that serve as (not yet in all neighborhoods) claims time is money, but not when you’re Royce; jewel-encrusted capes; and the larg- a soundboard for voices and neighbors get access to real- doing it in jail. est rhinestone in the world, weighing fifty- a springboard for action. Un- time crime statistics from The wondrous Lisa Cappuccio of East nine pounds and measuring almost a foot like Facebook, Neighbors for CrimeReports.com and use Boston claims the man who goes to prison in diameter. Pilgrims ate popcorn at the first Neighbors connect people discussions to communicate for life will find little of it there. Thanksgiving dinner. who live, work and serve in about, and collaborate with Kelly Hildebrandt and Kelly Hildebrandt, Reminiscing with the distinguished mu- a particular neighborhood to each other and Police and who got married after the female Kelly found sicologist Albert Natale: To win a bet with others who they don’t al- City resources, to address the male Kelly on Facebook and sent him a singer Frankie Lane, Steve Allen once com- ready know and help them and deter crime. message saying, “Hi. We have the same posed 350 songs in one week. In 1938, Base- name.” They dated only a few months. “He’s ball Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig turned down just everything that I’ve looked for,” said an offer to play Tarzan in movies. Bass 1st Generation Hildebrandt, who is keeping her maiden singer Paul Robeson played football in col- name. lege, attending Columbia Law School, sing- Italian-American For the thin and attractive! The opening of ing spirituals and became interested in the- the Model Lounge, a New York City watering ater. People remember Paul Robeson best Vita Orlando Sinopoli hole open only to female professional mod- for his stirring version of “Old Man River” Shares with us els. Its patrons say they can relax in the ex- in both the stage version (1932) and movie clusive environment without being hit on by version (1936) of Jerome Kern’s “Showboat.” a delightful recollection creepy guys and glared at by other women. Artie Shaw’s recording of Cole Porter’s “Be- of her memories as a child Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill says a model gin the Beguine” was intended to be the B is the girl who shapes her career around a side, but it hung on at #1 on the charts for growing up in good figure. six weeks (1938). Artie Shaw has Gennaro Boston’s “Little Italy” Carlo Scostumato thinks fashion models Graziano/Jerry Gray to thank for the capti- are always so slim, they make a famine vating and swing version of “Begin the and a collection of appeal. Beguine.” Yes, this recording made Artie Italian family recipes Former First Daughter Jenna Bush used Shaw famous. to try to ditch her Secret Service protection One more time! Jerry Gray, born Jerry from the homeland. by jumping into her car without warning and Graziano, was a native of East Boston. Songs racing through red lights, according to a new he created: “String of Pearls,” “Pennsylva- Great as Gifts book. “As a result, in a total waste of man- nia 6-5000,” “Sun Valley Jump,” and “Here FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM power, the Secret Service kept her car We Go Again.” And of course, Jerry Gray cre- order an autographed copy from under surveillance so agents could follow ated many of Glenn Miller’s arrangements, Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 her,” says author Ronald Kessler. He also one of which was, “In the Mood.” Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling says that Bush’s boyfriend Henry Hager AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 7, 2009 Page 13 Photographer Valerie Jackiewicz Photos on Display at the Bunker Hill Community College ART GALLERY
While driving home last into the house, but not before Street not too far from the Friday night, I was searching the vendor cut a pyramid Star of the Sea church a few for the tail end of the Red Sox shaped piece for my grand- blocks beyond Day Square in game and wound up listening father to sample for sweet- East Boston. The milk was to part of the Michael Savage ness. After this was done, the delivered in glass bottles with Show. Dr. Savage is a talk man would take his pencil a visible amount of cream show host with very conser- from its position on his ear, floating at the top, filling the vative views on life in put the tip of it on his tongue neck of the bottle. Later when America. I was just about to to wet the lead and then write milk became homogenized, Monica's Salumeria worker. change the station when he down the itemize cost of each this came to an end. Before started talking about the way fruit on a notepad and add homogenization existed, and What was once a culturally things used to be and I de- the whole thing up and show it was winter time, by the rich area of the city slowly cided to listen to his reminisc- it to my grandparents. Before time you brought the milk disappeared. I did not real- ing about his youth. When he they would pay, Babbononno into the house, it might have ize what was happening John Renda at Haymarket. finished and began answer- would ask about the health begun to freeze and the ex- while it was going on. As I ing phone calls, I changed the of the man’s horse, whose panding liquid would push a Enjoy photographic images look back, I see all that was station. I don’t even remem- name my grandfather and cylinder of cream out the top of Boston’s North End from lost. I long for the days when ber what I listened to from everyone else in the neigh- with the little card board stop- former North End and cur- butcher shops and pastry that point on as I began borhood knew. per sitting atop the frozen rent Revere resident stores lined Salem Street, to think about a time long After the bill was looked at, cream. Valerie Jackiewicz cur- with sheep, rabbit and goat past when I was a child and Nanna would twist the two If you used coal, oil, kero- rently on view in the ART skins hanging on hooks in Nanna, Babbononno, Uncle brass knobs atop her little sene or range oil to heat your from ALUM exhibit at the front of the markets. I want Paul and his family, Uncle black leather change purse, house, they might all come Bunker Hill Community to return to Sunday morn- Gino, my folks and I all lived open it and pull out the re- from the same company who College ART GALLERY ings when Hanover Street on Eutaw Street in East Bos- quired amount. Once the bill also delivered ice once or through Aug. 15th. We are was one big social gathering, ton and things were a bit dif- was paid and pleasantries twice a week. The Newman happy to have this sensitive with Italian men crowding ferent than they are today. about families had been ex- Coal and Oil Company was series of images on view the sidewalks in their finest Today, we shop in super- changed, the vendor would go the company Babbononno had that captured the culture, suits and ties, and when on markets. Most of everything on to the next customer, usu- take care of his needs. When charm, and personalities of any given day innumerable we buy is either canned, ally a neighbor from some- the contract was made, they our neighboring N.E. com- children played safely in the packaged or wrapped in Styro- where on the block. gave Nanna a sign to put in munity. Valerie is currently streets. This and so very foam trays covered with trans- Later in the day, a black her living room window a student at Salem State much more is gone, all dis- parent plastic. Even when we colored station wagon would indicating what they should College and graduated from carded in exchange for high check out the fresh produce cruise the neighborhood. The deliver on a particular day. BHCC’s Visual and Media rents. and select what we want, we sign on the black windows Some people still used ice Arts Department in 2007. A couple of years ago I had rip off a plastic bag from a dis- would read Cushman Bakery. boxes back then. We had a We are happy to present her the fortunate opportunity to penser, spend five minutes Italians didn’t buy the Cush- refrigerator in the kitchen, work in our Alumni exhibit accompany the very accom- trying to get the darn thing man bread as it was Ameri- but the icebox it replaced which showcases the photo- plished Boston photographer, open and place our choices can style bread, something we was never discarded. Babbo- graphic, graphic design, Lou Jones, in photographing inside. Most liquids we buy didn’t eat. Nanna would look nonno kept it in the cellar crafts, painting, and digital the Fisherman’s Feast. The are either contained in plas- over the selection of pastry and kept his wine and beer media talent of 13 BHCC Fisherman’s Feast is my tic or wax covered cardboard. and maybe buy some cookies in it chilled to his liking. grads. family’s feast and I had When we reach the checkout or an apple pie, something Today, people drink wine at Artist’s Statement: been to it every year of my line, the cashier scans the that satisfied Babbononno’s room temperature and it al- Valerie Jackiewicz: life. In accompanying Lou bar codes to allow the comput- sweet tooth. Once, when ways tasted like it has been I grew up during the 60’s Jones, I saw the feast in a erized registers to itemize asked about the American warmed. Babbononno’s wine and 70’s in the North End of new light and was able to see and add up our total cost and bread, Babbononno answered was what he called room tem- Boston. During that time, what I never before had. then a bagger places our pur- by going back in the house perature, about 50 degrees, a the North End was an all-Ital- Thus began my journey of chases in plastic bags while and returning with a round more pleasant tasting liquid ian neighborhood and was trying to capture the bit of we pay for the goods … clean, loaf of Italian bread. He if you ask me. drenched in the culture of its Italian culture and tradition efficient, quick and about as pounded his gigantic knuck- Once a week, a horse and people. In the early 1980’s, that still remains in the personal as talking to one of les on the crust, ripped team would come up the the City of Boston put an end North End. I have taken on the statues on the Common- off a corner and handed it to Eutaw Street hill. The driver to all rent-controlled apart- what will amount to a life- wealth Avenue Mall. the Cushman salesman and would yell out, “Any old rags ments and the people of the long project. It is my inten- When I was a kid, half of said, “Wadda you gutta is no or junk?” People would stop North End were forced to tion to photograph whatever the things Nanna or my breda; dissa no fall aparta in him and show what they move out of their beloved is left of my little corner of mother would buy were pur- you handza oh droop down had that they wanted to get city, taking with them their the world while I still have chased in front of our house when you eat da slyza.” Only rid of and they would be culture and their traditions. the chance. from vendors who sold things the Americans in the neigh- paid a few cents for their from a horse and team or a borhood bought the American scraps. At the end of the truck. In my neighborhood, bread. day, these wagons would re- • The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9) there were many such mer- Early the next morning, if turn to the junk yards in all ages, teaching oppor- web site you can sign up to chants who canvassed the you were not a sound sleeper, Chelsea and unload, with the tunities and networking for receive email updates about streets with their wares. I you might wake up to the scraps placed in piles accord- local artists. Information the event. You can also re- remember a wagon that al- sounds of glass tinkling. It ing to what they were made about RAA is available at quest a full-color brochure ways stopped to allow my would be the milkman deliv- of: old clothes in one area, www.roslindalearts.org. that will include a listing grandmother to inspect the ering glass bottles of milk and metals in another. Roslindale Open Studios of all artists, studios, sites fruit that was for sale. She cream. I remember the horse During the warm evenings will take place each day from and related events with a would question the driver drawn milk trucks. They were of the spring and summer, an 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission detailed map. about his oranges, peaches, shaped like the enclosed ice cream truck would wan- is free. There will be an Enjoy! pears, apples, cherries and wagons used by the Amish der the neighborhood. The opening “Preview Reception” (Be sure to visit Hilda especially his grapes. If she people of Pennsylvania with ringing of its bells indicated on Friday November 6 from Morrill’s gardening Web site, purchased any of these, they the exception that they were what it was and we kids would 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the www.bostongardens.com. were weighed on a scale lined with metal. They were run out to greet it with either Longfellow House, 880 South In addition to events covered hanging from the back of the actually large coolers. Later a nickel for a Fudgesicle or Street, Roslindale. All are and reported by the columnist, wagon and then placed in the horse drawn trucks were Popsicle or a dime for a choco- welcome to attend. “The Socially Set” is compiled paper bags. If she chose one replaced with motorized ones. late covered ice cream. Information about Roslin- from various other sources of the man’s watermelons, Nanna had a contract with If you remember any of this dale Open Studios is avail- such as news and press re- Nanna would yell for Babbo- the Shawmut dairy which things, repeat after me, “God able online at www.roslin leases, PRNewswire services, nonno to come and carry it was located on Saratoga Bless America.” daleopenstudios.org. At the etc.)
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The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) SAYING GOOD-BYE TO DRIVING WHILE ELDERLY Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco LORRAINE’S COFFEE SHOP A recent news story highlighted nation- It was sad saying good-bye to Lorraine wide findings on elderly drivers and crashes. Connolly, Anna DiStefano and Phyllis Whit- The headline concludes that elderly driv- ORGANIZED CRIME HIT HARD AGAIN. More goods of all ing on Saturday, July 25th. Usually saying ers cause only 3.5 percent of all crashes. kinds were confiscated in 2008 that belonged to organized good-bye meant the same thing as saying, Advocates for the elderly such as AARP con- crime. Among the goods there were Ferraris and Porsches. “See you next time.” However, there are no stantly downgrade reports on the danger- The total value of the sequestered items was estimated at next times for Lorraine’s Coffee Shop inside ousness of older drivers. They tout the 4.1 billion euro ($5.6 billion) almost three times the value the old Bank Building in Thompson Square, 3.5 percent statistic as proving their point. of goods sequestered in 2007. The cars were turned over to Charlestown. Good-bye is really GOOD-BYE! However, beyond that headline and almost the Police. (Of course, we hope they now have the money to It is difficult to see this place disappear into unnoticed is another part of these statis- buy the gasoline!). Roberto Maroni, the Interior Minister, history. When the Charlestown Savings tics which shows young drivers. Also, when during a Press Conference, spelled out the success of the Bank moved across the street to the new it come to accidents at intersections, if only Police in hitting hard, the criminals in 2008 right where it Bunker Hill Mall, the old Bank building was the elderly stayed inside adjacent intersec- hurts most: in the pocketbook. The Minister had words of turned into a sort of mini-mall on the ground tions, we’d have few problems. However, who assurance for the people that the authorities have worked floor and office space upstairs. Two of the can get there from here without crossing hard to protect the citizens from activities by outlaws. first new tenants for this new community intersections? Among the Real Estates confiscated were: villas, land plots, resource center and gathering place was It is time to deal with this aging crisis apartments as well as about 1,000 cars, motorcycles and Gloria Conway and the Charlestown Patriot behind a steering wheel. A stand-up comic boats of all sizes and about 887 companies allegedly pro- and Lorraine and her coffee shop. This eat- recently had a great line about his grand- ducing many kinds of goods. As in the past, some of the ing place made the new rehabbed building mother. He said she doesn’t drive a car, she sequestered buildings may be turned over to nonprofit or- complete. You could work in your office just aims it. We have too many drivers, ganizations. Some of the land may also be assigned to new space, then grab a quick meal or just a good many elderly drivers, who just seem to get cooperatives which act in the same field. cup of coffee before returning to the grind. behind the wheel, aim and drive off looking Thompson Square came alive. for a crash. The motor skills of the elderly AN OLD-AGE FAN (107) RECOGNIZED. A 107-year old fan Thanks in great part to a great little cof- do need to be tested more often. Everyone, has been found to be a champion of longevity for showing fee shop and the folks behind the counter, especially the elderly should agree on this. his affection to the C.C.Catania, the Soccer club in his everyone knew everyone else. People had The time is now to make our roads and in- native city of Catania. The ‘young man’ Piero Mirabella, their favorite spot. My mother loved the table tersections safer. called by many ‘Zio Pippo’ (Uncle Joe), met recently with nearest the counter while my father loved U.S. TROOPS CAUGHT IN IRAQI MIDDLE Pietro Lo Monaco, the soccer club’s CEO, the coach Walter a counter chair. They worked it out fine. The Iraqi military won’t let American Zenga (the former goalie of the Italian national team), and My father’s job became handing my mother forces move unescorted through Baghdad or a group of players for a photo-op. The reception took place her food from the counter and awaited her conduct raids since the responsibility for in the office of the team’s manager, Maurizio Patti. Follow- next order and I don’t mean food order. urban security is now in Iraqi hands. ing the short, traditional speeches, the old fellow exchanged People gathered there all day, catching up There’s something not right when U.S. a few stories with the players, disclosing that nearly a cen- on the latest gossip in town or finding out troops are now in prison-like camps as if tury earlier he had played ‘street soccer’ with bare feet at who died. Sometimes, it would be politics they’re under some kind of house arrest. the old Piazza Esposizione, now Piazza G. Verga. The ‘young’ but mostly it was sports. People’s kids grew Meanwhile, four Americans were killed on centenarian was rewarded by the club with the team’s up there. People assumed it would always July 20 when a roadside bomb exploded in beret! Nothing else? Not even the Catania’s own ‘pasta ‘ca be there but sometimes life changes things. eastern Afghanistan. At least 30 American What was wasn’t anymore. As with many triaca? (pasta e fagioli). How insensitive certain people are! soldiers have died this month up to July 20. things before, another piece of Charlestown This death total is two more than the death has gone to the history books. Charlestown toll for 2008, which had been the deadliest GALA ITALIA 2009, IN THE UNITED STATES. A great gets a bit more diminished. You never went month for Americans in Afghanistan. De- successful event took place recently in New York City, some- there just to eat which you always did, you fense Secretary Robert Gates also an- thing that occurs annually, to celebrate the great products went there to be with your friends and the nounced on July 20, that 22,000 troops would ‘Made in Italy’, particularly Fashion, Wines, Art and folks behind the counter were friends too. be added to meet the needs of the wars in Gastronomy. This year it was the 24th time of this ‘gala’ It was sad to say my good-byes. When the both Iraq and Afghanistan. and the best ever. It was held in the great halls of the Marriot place opened, I was still 20-something. I All US troops are supposed to be out of Iraq Marquis, in Manhattan, in February (2009) under the spon- think I had my first breakfast there back by the end of 2011. News about what’s hap- sorship of the Italian Ambassador to Washington, Giovanni during the Blizzard of ’78 when almost ev- pening in Iraq where the Iraqi military is Castellaneta, who came from Washington to highlight the erything else in town was shutdown. My running urban security tells me we need to event. The ‘show’ began with a Seminar-tasting activity, deceased father was only 65 when he extract ourselves from all of Iraq long before the first time this ‘Taste of Italy’ had been organized in the started eating there with my mother. Last the end of 2011. Now, we have a new death U.S. There were 30 Italian producers who introduced their Saturday, July 25, I had my final bagel and count going in Afghanistan. Sounds like products, they offered to the people to taste, all in a grandi- cream cheese with coffee there. Now I’m Southeast Asia all over again, doesn’t it? ose choreography. Products came from Sicily (‘From Sicily 61 years old. From the Blizzard of ’78 to THESE GUYS MUST THINK with love’), the wine ‘Nero d’Avola’ (perhaps the best Sicil- July 25, 2009, Lorraine’s Coffee shop wasn’t PEOPLE ARE STUPID ian wine), the ‘Chianti Super Tuscan, or Brunello’ from just a coffee shop but an excuse to get to Recently, a number of Boston area elected Toscana, and other products from other regions. The ‘wine know people and widen your circle of friends. officials hailed their new anti-crime strat- tasting’, presented by the “Wine and Food Institute”, also SCOOTERS NO DIFFERENT egy concerning illegal guns inside the mi- presented the prestigious (Italian) gastronomy of New York’s THAN MOTORCYCLES nority community. These pols from City Hall main restaurants. The participants, who presented their Starting July 31, a new state law kicks in to the State House to Suffolk County have best wines, received a commemorative Gold Medal from an that could require license plates for hun- located the culprit responsible for all the il- American Jury, especially coined for this event. dred of thousands of scooter owners. Up to legal guns floating around Roxbury and now, these scooters haven’t needed to be Dorchester. It’s a little magazine for sale in licensed, insured and inspected and they most liquor stores, pharmacies and conve- got to park chained up on sidewalks. That’s nience stores. It is not unlike the Car Ads Annual North End Athletic Association all about to thankfully end. I wondered why or Want Ad magazines. It’s called “Uncle it took state officials so long to do something Something or Other” from Maine and it has GOLF TOURNAMENT about these distractions on the road that a section on gun sales. Area pols think if to Benefit the North End Athletic Association were getting treated like bicycles when they they can get this little rag off the shelves of really weren’t. These drivers need to be stores inside Roxbury and Dorchester, it will Honorary Chairman treated like all other drivers on the road. take illegal guns off the streets of those com- ROBERT E. TRAVAGLINI Illegally registered mopeds are a major prob- munities. How dumb do they think folks in Monday, August 10, 2009 lem and this new law should also fix that are? If you can still buy the thing in Jamaica issue too. Bottom line, smaller motorcycles Plain or Southie, won’t folks in the hunt for 7:30 a.m. (shotgun start) or scooters should be treated no differently arms just drive over to stores in those neigh- than other vehicles on the road. This will borhoods? 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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) 2010 Democratic primary The word black is crossed EXTRA Innings and now word has it that out. The ad copy continues, his famous ex-wife Kerry “Together we can stamp out by Sal Giarratani Kennedy seems to be eying prejudice. It only takes one the lieutenant governor spot. voice to make a difference.” Grand Slams to reminding me of the old Tommy Seaver we Imagine if they both win, it Dividing Americans up like picked up during the 1986 pennant stretch. will be Cuomo-Kennedy all multi-colored jelly beans, Hat Tricks at Fenway That year all he had was one good game left over again. Not exactly a po- keeping good colors and The Boston Bruins will be taking on the in his arm. Everything else with him was litical marriage made in throwing away bad colors is Philadelphia Flyers at Fenway Park on New plain psychological for his teammates. How- heaven, is it? definitely un-American, to- Year’s Day 2010. Who would have thought ever, this year, the Sox do need another good This Cop Musta Watched day, yesterday and tomorrow. that a hockey game could wrest control on arm. Too Many TV Cops Shows When Judge Sotomayor New Years Day from college football. Fenway The trading deadline is near. Can we find C’mon, these cops must talked about the “Latina” will be iced down and they’ll be scoring goals an additional arm our there? How much have been in worse shape perspective as somehow bet- and hitting pucks rather than hitting patience do we have with Smoltz? What than the young driver. A ter than another’s during her homers or fielding grounders. The National about that kid named Clay down in Triple teen who knew he had too confirmation hearings be- Hockey League’s new Winter Classic has A? Is he ready to come up and join the start- much to drink after a con- fore the US Senate, perhaps, taken off since 2008. Last year at Wrigley ing rotation? We need someone to spark cert near Milwaukee, he fell she should have saw this Field, the Blackhawks were the home team things up as the NY Yankees keep staying asleep in his car only to be Freedom Center advertise- not the White Sox. Last year’s game drew close to us right up our backside. Brad Penny awoken by a state trooper. ment before addressing the 5.6 million TV viewers, the most watched now 6-4 with a 5.02 ERA is retreating to Bad The young driver told the media. She wouldn’t have regular season game in 34 years. Penny form again. trooper he was drunk and had to take back her words. We can’t wait for the real Smoltz to show sleeping it off but the trooper Have Cabbie Will Blame We’re Still Waiting for for much longer! ordered him to drive the car A cab diver named Joe the Real Smoltz to Show Up from the lot. Once outside Cohen was slapped with a Merloni Staying Put on WEEI the parking lot, he was ar- suspension after the Boston I thought for one million bucks, John The new WBZ-FM (98.5) made a run for rested for drunken driving Herald reported that a fam- Smoltz was a real good deal. He had shoul- former Red Sox infielder Lou Merloni but and ordered to spend 60 days ily of six left a sleeping tod- der surgery and we all hoped he’d get his Merloni decided to stay with WEEI-AM (850). in jail by the trial court. The dler in the back of his cab. arm up and cranking again. To date, things Said Merloni, “In the end, I just felt more case was appealed to the Captain Bob Ciccolo, who have been painful. Right now as of July 21 comfortable staying at Entercom. Merloni Wisconsin Appeals Court commands the Hackney Smoltz is 1-3 with a 6.31 ERA. In his first 5 has been a Comcast Sports Net analyst and and the young driver not only Division informed Cohen starts, three times he has given up 5 runs reporter and has been heard on the Glenn won his case but was com- he was facing suspension or more. Smoltz recently said, “I’m pleased Ordway show for about a year now and has mended for trying to do the for unwittingly driving off with the way I’m throwing the ball, but the become a big radio star. He has become one right thing. File this one with a toddler a family ap- results have not been there.” Guess, he of the premier sports guys in this market under: You can’t entrap me parently forgot all about in might as well give a positive spin to his for a while now. I miss him in the lineup at like that. his minivan cab after pick- pitching woes. However, he certainly doesn’t Fenway but am glad to see him still in the Good Freedom Center ing them up at Logan and look like a Cy Young pitcher or the old WEEI lineup. Public Service Ad taking them to Mattapan. John Smoltz with the Atlanta Braves. He’s The magazine advertise- How outrageous is this? ment reads: “She’s a very What about the six adults successful black woman.” who rode in that cab? • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) investment will help board of the Boston Scholar field and in the classroom. • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) strengthen men’s and Athlete program, chaired I’m excited for the tremen- To guide the American Fellow citizens, a Marxist women’s soccer programs in by John Fish, will immedi- dous impact that this inno- people in determining what form of government is an the fall of 2009 at our 18 high ately seek to hire a Chief vative partnership will have action is necessary in this attack on America, we must schools. By setting ambi- Academic Officer and a on our scholar-athletes. The time of crisis I will quote act now to protect the Repub- tious goals for fundraising as Chief Athletic Director who winning ways of our profes- from Samuel Adams: lic or lose it forever. well as in-kind and in-part- will work with the school sional sports teams have “The liberties of our country, This health care bill must nership contributions, the department to improve the made Boston a city of cham- the freedom of our Constitution, be defeated. Boston Scholar Athlete pro- overall experience of scholar- pions, and together we’re are worth defending at all haz- gram will add one sport for athletes. giving our scholar-athletes a ards; and it is our duty to de- (Information (in part) Wall men and women each sea- We’re working to foster better chance to achieve fend them against all attacks”. Street Journal) son throughout the aca- growth in five key areas: their full potential. demic year for the next three mentorship, training, coach- • A Tour of the North End (Continued from Page 6) years, while also pushing ing, conditioning, and suc- for participation parity be- cessful interaction. Ulti- PRAYER TO ST. JUDE We had come to Columbus Regina, we ate at the upper tween men’s and women’s mately, the program will May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Park where we sat for a few level where we promised programs. organize information about adored, glorified, loved and pre- moments, we joked that one last stop on our tour, served throughout the world now However, the program is scholarship opportunities, with Petro’s help we were Faneuil Hall for postcards and forever. Sacred Heart of about much more than im- develop grants, and host Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, able to carry on quite a con- and souvenirs. Our morning proving playing fields and an annual gala to raise worker of miracles, pray for us. versation. Both Pietro and together had proven to be an providing new equipment. funds and celebrate the St. Jude, help of the hopeless, Anna loved the Park and unexpected pleasure. Anna pray for us. Although these are impor- academic and athletic were pleased to see their and Pietro made great Saythisprayer9 timesadayand tant investments, the pro- accomplishments of scholar- fellow countryman honored company and through their by the 8th day your prayers will be gram is a multifaceted ini- athletes. Funding will answered. It has never been in marble, so prominently eyes we once again came to tiative with a mission to also enhance training for known to fail. Publication must be displayed. realize how fortunate we promised. My prayers have been support academic achieve- coaches to help scholar- After a brief walk along the are to be life time residents answered. L.M.D. ment through athletics. The athletes excel both on the Waterfront, we wound up of the North End. our tour in Quincy Market, LEGAL NOTICE it was lunch time and we LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE did the obvious, a large pizza Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court for four people at the Pizza The Trial Court The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department PLYMOUTH Division MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. PL09D1044DR LEGAL NOTICE Docket No. MI09D2719DR Docket No. MI09D2831DR Docket No. MI09D2684DR DIVORCE SUMMONS DIVORCE SUMMONS DIVORCE SUMMONS Commonwealth of Massachusetts DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION & MAILING BY PUBLICATION BY PUBLICATION The Trial Court BY PUBLICATION DIANA ROBINSON, Probate and Family Court Department JOHN SUNDA, RAFFI KEVORKIAN, JOSEPHINE KYOMUGISHA, Plaintiff MIDDLESEX Division Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff vs. Docket No. MI09D2773D vs. vs. vs. FRANK COLEMAN, SARIN ACHKARIAN, KELVIN ANTHONY SIMS, SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION KENTRELL R. PRESTON, Defendant Defendant Defendant Defendant To the above named Defendant: HEATHER BRADLEY, To the above named Defendant: To the above named Defendant: To the above named Defendant: A Complaint has been presented Plaintiff A Complaint has been presented A Complaint has been presented A Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff, DIANA vs. to this Court by the Plaintiff, JOHN SUNDA, to this Court by the Plaintiff, RAFFI to this Court by the Plaintiff, JOSEPHINE ROBINSON, seeking TO DISSOLVE THE MATEUS CORREA NETO BARBOSA, seeking a DIVORCE. KEVORKIAN, seeking a DIVORCE. KYOMUGISHA, seeking a DIVORCE. BONDS OF MATRIMONY. Defendant An automatic Restraining Order has been An automatic Restraining Order has been An automatic Restraining Order has been An automatic Restraining Order has been To the above named Defendant: entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from A Complaint has been presented taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively to this Court by the Plaintiff, HEATHER impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either BRADLEY, seeking a Complaint for party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to Supplemental Probate Annulment. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. Court Rule 411 for more information. You are required to serve upon Heather You are required to serve upon John You are required to serve upon Barry You are required to serve upon Ishmael You are required to serve upon Diana Bradley - plaintiff - whose address is Sunda - Plaintiff - whose address is Robert Lewis, Esq. - Attorney for Plaintiff - S. Thoronka, Esq. - Attorney for Plaintiff - Robinson - Plaintiff - whose address is 500 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA 01702 27 Middlesex Circle, #13, Waltham, MA whose address is P.O. Box 2765, whose address is 225 Stedman Street, 226 West Elm Street, Brockton, MA 02301 your answer on or before September 11, 02452 your answer on or before Septem- Framingham, MA 01703 your answer on or Suite 3, Lowell, MA 01851 your answer on your answer on or before October 12, 2009. 2009. If you fail to do so, the Court will ber 9, 2009. If you fail to do so, the Court will before September 4, 2009. If you fail to do or before September 9, 2009. If you fail to do If you fail to do so, the Court will proceed to proceed to the hearing and adjudication of proceed to the hearing and the adjudica- so, the Court will proceed to the hearing and so, the Court will proceed to the hearing and the hearing and adjudication of this action. this action. You are also required to file a tion of this action. You are also required to the adjudication of this action. You are also the adjudication of this action. You are also You are also required to file a copy of your copy of your answer in the Office of the file a copy of your answer in the Office of this required to file a copy of your answer in the required to file a copy of your answer in the answer in the Office of the Register of this Register of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. Court at CAMBRIDGE. Office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. Office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. Court at PLYMOUTH. Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, Witness, Catherine P. Sabaitis, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, First Justice of said Court at PLYMOUTH, this 31, day of July, 2009. this 29, day of July, 2009. this 24, day of July, 2009. this 29, day of July, 2009. this 13, day of July, 2009. Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Robert E. McCarthy Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Court Run date: 8/7/09 Run date: 8/7/09 Run date: 8/7/09 Run date: 8/7/09 Run date: 8/7/09 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 7, 2009
HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB
CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss
We have PAUL PENDER many promis- fought: Al Couture, It’s a talented group that people can handle that. ing fighters Ernie Durando, will take to the ice as sum- When the Games conclude on the rise in Norman “Buddy” mer continues to glide by it will be only about five New England: Hayes (2), Joe Rin- with thoughts of the upcom- weeks until the end of the * Super-fly- done (2), Eugene ing Olympics beginning to NHL’s regular season. Thus, weight Hairston, Jimmy intermingle with the warm there’s the hope that the Isander Beau, Gene Full- days of August. potential audience boost from Beauchamp mer, Ralph “Tiger” For on the Olympic sched- the Olympics will carry over of Lynn at Jones, Jackson ule some three weeks before to the stretch drive for the 5-0-1, 2 KO’s, Brown, Sugar Ray Labor Day, thank you, is the playoffs and the ensuing Super-ban- Robinson (2), Car- Middleweight Men’s Ice Hockey Orienta- Stanley Cup games. We shall tamweight men Basilio, Terry Edwin Rodriquez. tion Camp, set for the Chi- see. Mike “Ma- Downes (2). cago suburb of Woodbridge, FAREWELL TO AXELSSON chine gun” TOMMY COLLINS fought: Timothy Illinois on August 17-18. — He was a quiet man by Oliver at “Buddy” Hayes, Joey Cam, Sandy Saddler, Some 34 invited players, NHL standards but he was Left, Goody Petronelli “The 21-2-0, 7 KO’s Willie Pep, Lauro Salas, Jimmy Carter, Glen including Bruins stars Tim always there. Well, not al- Mad Scientist of Boxing!” of Hartford, Flanagan, Lulu Perez. What a great list of Thomas and Phil Kessel, will ways — for the past 11 years with the “Creation” World CT, * Feath- fighters. These fighters had the savvy of a be on hand as the candidates it just seemed that way. After Middleweight Champion erweight true veteran fighter. They knew what they are put through two days of playing four seasons in his Marvelous Marvin Hagler. WBC, USNBC were doing. All were dangerous. They had drills that will, as a press native Sweden, P.J. Axelsson Champion veteran amounts of fights. release delicately words it, signed on with the Bruins for Matt Remillard of Manchester, CT at 16-0, As we all know. The more you do “assist in the preparation of the 1997-98 campaign and 8 KO’s, * Lightweights: EBA Champion anything, the better you become at it! the 2010 U.S. Olympic Ice never left. Even as stars Eddie “The Puerto Rican Sensation” Soto “Experience!” Some things, in preparation Hockey Team that will such as Ray Bourque and Don 12-0-0, 4 KO’s of Pawtucket, RI, Sean Eklund for a fight are better now. Goody Petronelli, compete at the XXI Winter Sweeney departed, and as 6-4-0, 1 KO of Lowell, Frankie Trader of a great trainer had World Middleweight Olympic Games from Febru- the coaching carousel went Philadelphia at 5-0, 2 KO’s, * Light-welter- Champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler ary 12-28 in Vancouver, round and round (he played weights: Hammerin Hank Lundy of Phila- running every other day. Your body builds British Columbia.” for seven different mentors delphia at 14-0-1, 8 KO’s, Danny O’Connor back up, on your day off of rest. Fighters With NHL camps scheduled on Causeway Street), Axels- 7-0, 2 KO’s of Framingham, Diego Pereira eat chicken and fish more, instead of steak to open just after Labor Day son remained anchored, a of Providence at 3-0, 2 KO’s * Welterweights: right before a fight. Chicken and fish digest and the preseason and full familiar face in a constantly Jason Pires of New Bedford at 22-3, 9 KO’s, easier. Oxygen is used to replenish your regular season schedules to changing constellation of * Light-middleweight: 2008 Olympian lungs and muscles, rather than to digest food follow in quick succession af- players and coaches as the Demetrius “BooBoo” Andrade 5-0-0, 4 KO’s while you fight. Speaking of “muscles.” ter that, the two- day get to- years went on. of Providence, * Middleweights: Elvin Ayala Fighters, break down, their training the gether may well be the only Maybe it was a bit of fore- 20-3, 9 KO’s of New Haven, CT, Canadian closer they get to the fight. They don’t leave time that head coach Ron telling but for most of his ca- Olympian Donald Orr at 14-0-0, 6 KO’s of everything in the gym, by training hard Wilson and his staff have the reer with the Black and Gold South Boston, Edwin Rodriquez 10-0-0, right up to the fight. Goody Petronelli, “The opportunity to see all the Axelsson happened to wear 7 KO’s of Worcester, * Super-middleweights: Mad Scientist of Boxing” and his monster’s players in one place at one the number on his jersey (11) EBA Champion Irish Joey McCreedy Marvelous Marvin Hagler 62-3-2, 52 KO’s time prior to the NHL’s break that would eventually come 12-7-1, 5 KO’s of Lowell, Angel Camacho Jr., — 67 total fights, and the other was Tony for the Games. to coincide with the number of Johnston, RI.at 11-0-0, 4 KO’s, Marine Petronelli. Marvin Hagler had a great The final team won’t be se- of years he would be a Bruin. Mark “The Italian Bazooka” DeLuca 6-0, 4 record against the likes of Donnell Wigfall lected solely on the basis of When his latest contract ran KO’s of Whitman, Benny Lescarbeau of Ply- (2), Sugar Ray Seales (2), Willie Monroe the August camp — certainly out on June 30, the Bruins mouth at 4-0, 3 KO’s, Manny Antonio Lopes (3), Kevin Finnegan, Bennie Briscoe, how players perform in the declined to make him an of- 5-0-1, 1 KO of Marshfield, Peter Manfredo Vito Antuofermo (2), Roberto Duran, NHL up to January will mat- fer and other NHL teams Jr., 32-6-0, 17 KO’s of Providence, Andrey Tommy Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard. ter quite a bit — but nothing seemed to want to engage in Nevsky 7-0-0, 4 KO’s of Clinton via Russia, North American Champion Tony Petronelli means more to a coach than protracted negotiations. P.J. Joe “The KO Kid” Spina 25-1-1, 17 KO’s of 42-4-1, 22 KO’s, fought Dale Hernandez, seeing how player gel with decided to take the best Providence, * Light-Heavyweight: Bad Chad Hector Matta, Jimmy Corkum, Wilfredo one another once they come sheet on the table — a four- Dawson of Connecticut 28-0-0, 17 KO’s, Benitez. How would they do now? I believe together — and the camp will year contract with his former Chris Traietti of Quincy at 8-1, 5 KO’s, Mical “GREAT!” They got a title shot on their: offer that opportunity. team in Sweden. Weisberg of Stoughton at 2-0,* Tony DeMarco 52nd, Paul Pender 43rd, Long gone are the days So it’s a friendly wave of the Cruiserweights: NABF Champion Matt “Too Marvelous Marvin Hagler 50th fight. Look where there might be an hand and a tip of the Hoops Smooth” Godfrey 19-1-0, 10 KO’s of Provi- at the great records they have against amateur or minor league and Hockey hat to Per-Johan dence, Tim Flamos of Brockton at 20-6-1, the tough opposition they faced. The fight- player on the roster — it’s Anders Axelsson. He says he 8 KO’s, Rich Gingras of Concord at 9-2, ers of yesteryear fought with “Hunger, drive, comprised entirely of pros wants to play four to five more 5 KO’s, Gerry Grealish of Dorchester at 6-1, experience and necessity more.” The representing 22 NHL teams years and we wish him well. 4 KO’s, Jay Holland Providence at 3-0, 2 KO’s. fighters of now, have technical advance- — and they’ll go up against Already having won an Olym- Former World Heavyweight Champion John ment, science advancement in their corner. nations that will also will pic Gold Medal with Sweden Ruiz of Las Vegas via Chelsea at 43-8-1, Let’s face it. To be a World Champion, or a also have a majority of at the 2006 Winter Olympics 29 KO’s, Jason Estrada of Providence at World Title Contender. You’ve got to be the NHLers on the ice. In es- in Turin, P.J. has indicated 15-2-0, 3 KO’s. Last but not least, IWNF “Best of the Best!” I take my hat off to sence, the hockey competi- he’d like to give it another try World Lightweight Champion Jaime “The all Champions and contenders? “You’re all tion at the Games now at the Games in Vancouver. Hurricane” Clampitt of Narragansett, RI great!” I still believe that experience amounts to an NHL all-star So maybe during some cold at 19-4-1, 7 KO’s. I’ve seen many of these and opponents fought are the best tools for tournament in the middle of New England night this com- fighters fight. Believe me; they’ve got a, victory. the season. Maybe, just ing February, we’ll turn on “Fistful of talent!” Give them time. They’re The match that I am really looking maybe, that the reason the the television and see P.J. in in good hands. They look good. Times have forward to seeing, is Tim “The Hammer” league doesn’t have an All- action at the Games. For changed. There are many more fighters that Flamos and Rich Gingras. This fight Star game in Olympic years. Bruins fans that certainly I will keep you updated on. would be a crowd pleasing brawl between The league is also count- would be a touch of the famil- There’s a few fighters that I would like to these two warriors. To me, there is no ing heavily on the Vancouver iar and a nice way to enjoy see fighting now, along with the list of above way that it shouldn’t be a great fight. Pic- Games to give hockey a boost the Olympics. named fighters. I’d like to see World Welter- ture it now. “Pow!” “Bang!” “Smash!” by showcasing the NHL’s IN MEMORIAM — Remem- weight Champion Tony DeMarco 58-12-1, “Bing!” “Ouch!” A real “Yo Adrian!” type stars to the casual Olympic bering the Music Man — Ron 33 KO’s of the North End, Boston, Middle- fight. Rockyyyyyyyyyy! As the saying goes viewer. All those individuals Harry — who played the or- weight and Light-heavyweight World Title “Styles make fights.” who don’t follow hockey gan at the Garden/Fleet- Contender Joe DeNucci 54-15-4, 27 KO’s of On a sad note. The murder of Vernon might, just might, do so when Center for 21 years, mostly Newton, World Middleweight Champion Paul Forrest in Atlanta, in an attempted robbery. the event is enveloped in a at Bruins and Celtics home Pender 40-6-2, 20 KO’s of Brookline and Shot to death multiple times by “Punks!” flag with the five Olympic games. Ron died on August 8, World Title Contender Tommy Collins Isn’t it disgraceful to steal money from a per- rings draped around it. 2004 while vacationing in 61-12-0, 44 KO’s of South Boston. son that earned it? “Get a job!” Also, our con- In addition, having the Hawaii. TONY DEMARCO fought: Pat Demers, dolences go out to 21-year-old Francisco games in Vancouver means Also recalling Herb Brooks, Paddy DeMarco, Wilbur Wilson, Johnny Pancho Moncivais 1-1, who died from inju- that there’s only a three hour the head coach of the 1980 Cesario, George Araujo, Jimmy Carter, ries suffered in his bout with Bobby time difference between the “Miracle on Ice” Olympic Johnny Saxton, Carmen Basilio (2), Chico O’Bannion 6-2. Our prayers, are with you East Coast and the host city. team. Brooks, who guided the Vejar, Wallace (Bud) Smith, Vince Martinez, all. Thus hockey matchups will University of Minnesota to Kid Gavilan, Gaspar Ortega (3), Larry To all members? A request, on who knows start — and more importantly three national champion- Boardman,Walter Byars, Virgil Akins (2), the whereabouts of World Champion Harold conclude — at reasonable ships in the years before he Eddie Connors, Denny Moyer, Don Jordan. “Chubby” Gomes and Pat McCarthy of West hours. There won’t be any coached the Olympic team, JOE DENUCCI fought: Jackson Brown (3), Roxbury? Undefeated WBA Heavyweight games that start at 4 or 5 died on August 11, 2003 in a Chico Vejar (2), Ralph “Tiger” Jones (2), Joey Champion, 7 foot Nikolai Valuev will, I a.m. Eastern Time. Some daytime one-car accident in Giardello, Don Fullmer, Joey Giambra, believe on November 7th Fight David Haye may start at 10:30 p.m. but Minnesota. The arena in Florentino Fernandez, Iron Mike Pusateri of the USA. that’s no different than the Lake Placid, where the (2), Denny Moyer, Vince Martinez, Emil Always remember “You get knocked down.” Bruins or the Rangers play- “Miracle” took place, has Griffith (2). “Get back up, on your own two feet!” ing on the West Coast. Most been renamed in his honor.