VOL. 112 - NO. 31 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AUGUST 8, 2008 $.30 A COPY EAST BOSTON OBAMAPALOOZA TRANSPORTATION Choosing a President? Or a Hallmark Card? by Dan Calabrese ACTION PLAN We have strong indica- the dyed-in-the-wool, ideo- brand or that? I have no idea. tions that America is about logical left preferred Obama I just don’t want to have to $3.5 Million Revitalization of Central Square to pick its president in the over Hillary Clinton because re-learn the buttons. It would same way it picks out Hall- they consider him to be the make me cranky. mark cards. more reliable ideological Silly, perhaps, but if that’s “Oh, this one just makes liberal. There are contin- how I want to choose my car, me feel good. I just like it. gents of the electorate — one that’s my business. This will give her a warm at each end — for whom the The fact that we entertain feeling.” only thing that matters in such silliness in the choice What is a President? a president is ideological of a president, however, sug- Clean and serene purity. The more he agrees gests to me that we really He connects to my pain with me, the more likely he don’t think about what the Fresh yet alive is to get my vote. president does. Once in of- His words far from plain There is another segment fice, it will matter little how The hope of our land of the electorate that just much he agrees with you, as He seeks to renew wants something different. opposed to how skillfully he I feel such a thrill These people are tired of makes appointments, deals O what will I do? the Iraq War, tired of Presi- with Congress, issues execu- Barack Obama is young, dent Bush or both — and/or tive orders and chooses po- fresh and eloquent. His body feeling emotional fatigue litical priorities. language and his inflection about lots of other things. I As to how he makes you Mayor of Boston Thomas M. Menino discusses exude empathy, intellectual would not imagine most of feel? He may “inspire” you, revitalization plans of Central Square in East Boston. depth and a deep, emotional these folks are ideologically but to do what? Are you going Mayor Thomas M. Menino said Mayor Menino. “I want connection to the common aligned, but they can get to change the way you live released a Transportation to ensure that Central man. He is new and exciting. cranky after seeing the same your life because some guy Action Plan for East Boston Square is a healthier and He inspires people. Or so we face for eight years, and they who will never know your that lists short and long safer place for people to are told. don’t want another face that name sent a chill down your term recommendations to live, work, walk, shop and do What does any of this have will say many of the same spine? What will happen enhance pedestrian safety, business. We want to im- to do with the job of president things because, well, those when you get tired of him? If improve traffic and provide prove traffic, reduce con- of the United States? Not a things are the same! you expect the president to more parking for residents. gestion and enhance the thing as far as I can see, but I understand that politics, inspire you to greatness, per- The Action Plan includes a pedestrian environment. I in order for that to matter, much like advertising, is haps you should reassess and new design for Central urge everyone to get involved the electorate would have to about emotional connection look within yourself. Square and a commitment to with the community pro- take seriously the fact that and personal comfort as The president of the United add new angle parking on cess for this important a president is elected to per- much as substance, if not States has to manage a Sumner Street for local project.” form certain functions. The more so. I can be like that. gargantuan and unruly bu- residents. A public meeting will be electorate is showing no such My last five cars have been reaucracy, make impossible “I am proud to announce a held in September to begin seriousness. Nissans. Why? I’m used to national security decisions $3.85 million commitment the redesign of the Square. Left-wing blogs and mes- where the buttons are. Are for the design and recon- sage boards make clear that they better cars than this (Continued on Page 14) struction of Central Square,” (Continued on Page 14) Mayor’s Column News Briefs by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston With the ultimate goal of provid- City in collecting information about by Sal Giarratani ing Boston residents with the highest healthcare trends, but most importantly quality of health care, I announced a will help some of our most vulnerable new referral line residents can call residents get access to quality care in For Anti-saggy Pants Chief, to find a primary care physician in the the neighborhoods. No Butts About It city among other recommendations. The Task Force’s primary recommen- Police Chief David Dicks of the City of Flint, This new resource is important for dations are: Michigan says he isn’t backing down in his every neighborhood. It will be managed 1. Advance uniformity and alignment crackdown on saggy pants. by the Boston Public Health Commis- of performance measures, payment The ACLU has given him an ultimatum. Halt sion (BPHC) and will be free to the methodologies and payment incentives; the stopping and searching of folks in low-riding public. 2. Support expanding the roles of non- pants exposing underwear or face its wrath. By knowing what primary care pro- physician health professionals; Dicks isn’t listening and ain’t changing any- viders in the neighborhoods are accept- 3. Promote financial incentives to re- thing. Bring on the legal action. ing patients at any given time, the cruit and retain a robust and diverse “I’m going to keep on doing what I’m doing,” referral line will help the most vulner- primary care workforce in Boston; said the police chief. He’s expecting a lawsuit. able populations to make sure they have 4. Reduce the burden of chronic dis- The ACLU says the chief’s policy violates the quality, continuous and consistent ease in Boston residents; U.S. Constitution. The chief doesn’t think so. health care. This service will allow 5. Establish an ongoing primary care The battle in Flint goes on. Stay tuned. everyone an opportunity to find a quali- task force to monitor progress and pri- fied physician in Boston. It will also give oritize opportunities to improve access West End Just Won’t Die the City data that will help track trends to primary care. and health care service delivery in all I am also asking that the area insti- Boston’s West End was destroyed by urban of our neighborhoods. tutions, all of whom are represented on renewal fifty years ago, but the neighborhood The recommendation to create the the task force, begin working together despite the odds against it survives. Recently, referral line came from a Task Force on immediately to identify workforce train- the West End marked the homecoming of four Improving Access to Primary Care in ing and recruitment efforts that will neighborhood agencies under one roof. Boston, which was started in February make sure we have enough trained The West End Civic Association, West End with the leadership of Dr. Paula primary care clinicians in Boston to Community Center and West End Senior Cen- Johnson, the Chair of the BPHC Board. serve our residents. ter joined the West End Museum at 150 Staniford There is no easy way to measure the I am also suggesting the creation of a Street. Fifty years ago the address would have health of our city. This referral line Boston Health and Wellness Collabora- (Continued on Page 12) and the other recommendations made by the task force will not only aid the (Continued on Page 13) Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 8, 2008

Res Publica

by David Trumbull

I Have No Choice in the Matter The State Primary Election 16th Primary does present HELIOS and SOL is just over a month away — contests to voters in two of We know Helios as the seven herds of cattle. There the ground and the joints Tuesday, September 16th. these districts. In the 5th Sun god, son of the Titan, were fifty animals in each of meat dropped off the spits Here in Suffolk County (Bos- Suffolk District Democrats Hyperion, and brother to flock or herd making a total while roasting. The wind ton, Chelsea, Revere and Marie St. Fleur and Roy Selene or Luna, goddess of of 700, which number recog- soon became fair and the Winthrop) most voters will Owens both seek their the moon, and Eos or Aurora, nized the 700 days and party left the island. Before find only one race of inter- party’s nomination. And in goddess of the morning. The nights of the lunar year. they had gone very far the est, that for U.S. Senator, the 6th Suffolk District Roman counterpart to Helios It was the pleasure of weather changed and a se- where incumbent Democrat there is a primary contest was called Sol. This Sun god Helios to look down upon vere thunderstorm wrecked John F. Kerry faces a pri- between Willie Mae Allen was usually represented as these animals on his daily the vessel. Odysseus clung mary challenge from Edward and Faustina Kathy Gabriel. strong, handsome, and in journey across the heavens. to some floating debris and J. O’Reilly. The winner of So there it is. Out 29 of- the prime of his youth, with Their numbers were not to was able to get to shore but that contest will go on to fices to be filled, in only two bright eyes, waving locks of be increased nor dimin- all of his companions face Republican Jeffrey K. will the choice be between a hair and a crown of rays upon ished; otherwise his wrath perished. Beatty in the November Republican and Democrat in his head. Every morning he would descend upon all Helios and Sol were wor- election. November. In four cases the arose from the ocean, far to mortals. The homeward shipped in many places, and There are no primary choice of the Democratic the east, and then climbed journey of Odysseus, hero of festivals were dedicated in contests in the three U.S. nominee will be made by the into the heavens on a Homer’s Odyssey, took his their honor. According to representative districts that voters in the September 16th chariot drawn by four white party close to this island the Roman historian, Pliny, include parts of Suffolk Primary. In 24 out of 29 po- horses that were breathing of Trinacria, but he did not the most celebrated of all County. But in one district, tential contests the voters light and fire as they as- intend to stop. His compan- colossal statues in ancient the 7th, which includes will have no choice either in cended. The horses were ions, however, in need of rest Greece was the bronze co- Revere and Winthrop, the September or November — named Aethiops, Bronte, and refreshment, pleaded for lossus of Helios at Rhodes, by Democratic incumbent will there will be a single name, Eoos, and Sterope. During one night ashore. Odysseus Chares of Lindus, who gave face a GOP challenger, John that of a Democrat, on both the late part of the day Helios yielded, but only after bind- twelve years to casting the Cunningham, in November. ballots. started his descent so that ing them to an oath not to statue. Its height has been There are six State Sen- I did not mention other by dusk he was sinking into touch one of the animals in given as somewhere be- ate seats in Suffolk County. parties because they are ir- the western seas with his the sacred herds, and to be tween 90 and 120 feet. It All are currently held by relevant. The Rainbow Party chariot and horses. While he content with their own pro- stood for about fifty-six years Democrats. In the 2nd Suf- has only one candidate in slept, his horses also rested, visions. Contrary winds de- until it was toppled by an folk District incumbent the entire Commonwealth. and together they were all tained the travelers at the earthquake and ruined. Be- Dianne Wilkerson faces a He’s running for State Sena- carried around the earth island for one month. Dur- lieve it or not, the remains primary opponent, Sonia tor in Worcester County. The below the horizon, back to ing that time they kept their were sold to a junk dealer as Rosa Chang-Diaz. All six Working Families Party has the east in a golden boat. oath, consumed their own scrap metal. seats will stay in the “D” col- no candidates for any office. Helios was called the all- provisions, and hunted only The Romans identified umn — no Republicans are David Trumbull is the seer because his rays pen- birds and fish. Helios with their god Sol, running. chairman of the Boston Ward etrated everywhere, making Famine finally pressed the as previously mentioned. A The 19 State Representa- Three Republican Committee. him a witness to all worldly voyagers and one day in the public sacrifice was held in tive seats in Suffolk County Boston’s Ward Three includes happenings. He was also absence of Odysseus they his honor on August 8th of are all occupied by Demo- the North End, West End, part called “The revealer of all slaughtered some of the sa- each year. During later crats and will continue to be of Beacon Hill, downtown, that is done on earth.” And cred cattle. A vain attempt times, however, the intro- as there are no Republicans waterfront, Chinatown, and was often invoked as a wit- to make amends caused duction of the Persian god running. The September part of the South End. ness to oaths and solemn them to prepare an offering Mithras brought the worship declarations. to Helios. When Odysseus of the sun to Rome in grand The island of Trinacria returned he was horror fashion. (Sicily) at one time harbored struck at their deed. The Benjamin seven flocks of sheep and animal skins crept along NEXT ISSUE: Heliopolis Professional Installation Time for Real Mental Health Parity P.O. Box 130166 by Sal Giarratani Ceramic Tile • Marble As the Massachusetts looking at the issues some- cal illnesses the same as Slate • Mosaic Boston MA 02113 Kitchen Backsplash Legislature up on Beacon what differently. Hopefully physical illnesses. Only then Phone 617.959.6839 Hill winds down its season, something good will get can there be real parity. Custom Fireplaces the mad rush to finish up passed and signed by the Society has to come to Logo • Glass Tile e-mail: [email protected] business will take place as governor. grips with its denial. Mental usual. Bills will be passed. Whatever gets passed this illness is not a shortcoming. Bills will be killed. Bills season will probably need to It’s not just in someone’s will linger in legislative be improved on next session. head. It is real. No less real purgatory. Something is better than than cancer or any other Annual North End Athletic Association One of the many bills be- nothing. disease. ing debated are versions of Ultimately, what needs to When society realizes this GOLF TOURNAMENT mental health parity bills. be passed is strong legisla- and acts on it, we will begin The House and Senate are tion that treats psychologi- to treat these terrible ill- to Benefit the North End Athletic Association nesses and get people back on the road to recovery. In Memory of Just because physical ANTHONY MORELLA illnesses or diseases can ac- AVVISO tually be seen or operated on Monday, August 11, 2008 doesn’t mean diseases like Il Consolato Generale d’Italia a Boston ha 7:30 a.m. (shotgun start) bipolar aren’t real. Opera- indetto una selezione per l’assunzione di tions remove some diseases. 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Vol. 112 - No. 31 Friday, August 8, 2008

GUEST EDITORIAL CAN’T TRUST BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA WITH SECURITY by Edward P. Shallow On his recent foreign tour, Obama called for shifting U.S. military forces from Iraq to Afghanistan claiming Members of State Auditor’s staff who are active in the Association of Government it is the central front in our battle against terrorism, Accounts. From Left: Michael Gagan, Howie Olsher, Wallace Alan Franklin, State proving beyond any doubt he can’t be trusted with Auditor Joseph DeNucci, Kathy Cushing, Joe Valchuis and John Reeks. national security. It is also the reason John McCain State Auditor Joe DeNucci announced and supporting standards and research to holds a commanding lead over Obama of 53% to 25% that the Office of the State Auditor has been advance government accountability. In on which candidate is most qualified to be commander honored with the Agency Chapter Service addition to providing training opportunities, in chief. Award of the Boston Chapter of the Associa- the Boston Chapter provides an opportunity I remind readers the Obama theory that Afghanistan tion of Government Accountants (AGA). to network with federal, state, local and is where the real war on terror is borders on insanity. The award recognizes the extensive private sector accounting professionals. Consider Afghanistan is a back water nation with no contributions of DeNucci’s office to the The Boston Chapter of AGA is comprised industrial or technological infrastructure with unem- activities of the Association of Government of 245 professionals from federal, state and ployment hovering around 60%. In contrast, Iraq has Accountants, including AGA’s professional local governments, public accounting firms, untold oil wealth, a well educated population and a rap- development and community service initia- colleges and universities, and private firms. idly advanced military that has been instrumental in tives. Members of DeNucci’s staff regularly Members also include students, self- securing our ultimate victory, this in spite of all demo- participate in AGA’s annual Professional employed and retired individuals. cratic attempts to sabotage the operation. McCain has Development Conference at Bentley College, “I am proud of the significant contri- always indicated that withdrawal would squander the and provide administrative support through- bution and commitment by my profes- gains made from the surge and set back Iraqi political out the year for training sessions. sional staff to AGA’s efforts to promote process which would weaken America’s strategic The Association of Government Accoun- excellence in government auditing, ac- position against Iran. Think what a stable Iraq would tants, with 14,000 members nationally, counting and financial management,” said mean for America and the free world. Apparently serves government accountability profes- DeNucci. “We are pleased to receive this Obama doesn’t think so. I should mention, only a few sionals by providing education, fostering special recognition from our professional weeks ago Obama was calling for immediate and rapid professional development and certification, colleagues.” U.S. withdrawal regardless of the situation on the ground. This surrender mentality prompted Redna Habbib, a Jordan analyst to say this about Obama: “The th Arab Street definitely prefers the Democrat to become Triangle’s 16 Annual Golf and Tennis Classic the next American president”. Who can blame them; by Cristina Romano they know a soft touch when they see one. 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A story about four single Italian fathers Banksicle Ice Cream Truck to celebrate becoming friends, helping each other dealing with their summer in Boston. lives, children and ex-wives ... at the end finding out that The new Century Banksicle Ice Cream Truck life isn’t so bad if you are not alone. “Four Single Fathers” will offer free Hood ice cream cones and will be released internationally. Pete Maggi, executive pro- treats at Mirabella Pool in the North End. ducer and Atlantic Film Production are producing this movie. The Century Banksicle Ice Cream Truck will It is Pete’s goal to bring more European productions to Bos- be manned by Century Bank staff who will ton. “Filming in Boston has been a fantastic experience for share their love of frozen treats and bring a the production team.” said Pietro Dioni, Line Producer. smile to children of all ages. During the hot summer months, the truck The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily will serve other surrounding communities the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. near Century Bank branches, too. There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via North End Branch Manager, Lina Buttiri, day, August 7, 2008 starting at Noon at e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- and The Century Bank Super Scooper Team the Mirabella Pool on Commercial Street addressed, stamped envelope. will be scooping FREE ice cream on Thurs- in the North End. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 8, 2008 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING OUT LOUD with Ben Doherty by Sal Giarratani GM’s Massive Quarterly Loss Affects Market Senator Marzilli’s Bipolar Defense? GM in another serious lion to steady the company look” says “If there is no As I read a recent news- years with the Department blow to its turnaround re- over the next 18 months. improvement in labor mar- paper commentary on State of Mental Health, Attorney ported a $15.5 billion loss for July was a dismal month as kets there is no reason for Senator Jim Marzilli, I too Wendy Murphy is more the second quarter. This is Ford Motor’s sales dropped people to go out and spend. was amazed how fast this right than wrong in her the third biggest loss in his- 13% to 155,866 vehicles. That’s why I’m pessimistic story became a mental understanding of bipolar. tory. A drop in truck sales, Worst July since the 1980’s. about the next two quarters. health story. Just because she’s a lawyer, unprofitable auto leases and Chrysler reported a 28.8% Schering Plough’s drug The Boston Herald has it doesn’t make her analy- SUV sales falling, all contrib- drop to 98,109 vehicles. Sugamatrix used for revers- reported that Marzilli had sis of what bipolar does and uted to its loss. Chrysler and Toyota’s sales fell 11.9% to ing the effects of muscle re- entered McLean Hospital in doesn’t account for. Ford are also affected by this 197,432 vehicles and Honda laxants used during surgery. Belmont. That paper also This case started out as a slowdown in sales. They may Motor Co., bucked the trend The drug caused hypersen- reported that Marzilli was story on a Beacon Hill pol all phase out their leasing as its Civic and the Fit sold sitivity and allergic reac- being treated for symptoms getting accused of being programs as declining car well. However, vehicle short- tions in patients. Shering of hypomania, a condition an alleged serial groper. It values are undermining the ages cost them as much as Plough inherited the drug linked to bipolar disease. was turned into a story on economics of the business. 300,000 units of lost sales. from its takeover of Organon Marzilli’s own lawyer con- mental illness by Marzilli’s Even foreign brands are BMW is cutting production Bio Sciences last year. The firmed that his client had lawyer. skidding. Nissan Motors said and raising prices world FDA sent a non approval let- received a bipolar diagnosis. The media with a few that net profit fell 43% as wide. It’s been aggressive in ter. The drug was projected Perhaps, the lawyer’s com- exceptions has handed this increased sales of emerging pricing and leasing where it to sell $75 million this year ment had much to do with ongoing story quite well. It is markets failed to make up has incentives of $4,680/car and $220 million by 2012. turning this story into one a sad story of a man’s melt- for the negative effects of a in June up 62% from what Andrew Cuomo, Attorney of mental illness. As some- down. It is yet to be deter- stronger yen and a downturn they did in June 2006. The General of New York, sued one who has worked in both mined if any mental illness in the US market. Volks- rising price of raw materials Citigroup and sales of direct care and support ser- played a significant role in wagen also hurt by the weak as well as slumping sales auction rate securities. vices since 1972 for the Marzilli’s actions. US market reported a 33% demand in the US have hurt Mr. Cuomo says the bank State Department of Mental Is he a perp or is he a drop in profits. Rick Wagner, profits. committed fraud by making Health, serving six years as victim? Is he responsible for CEO of GM lost a cumulative Biogen and Elan lost over misrepresentations and a mental health worker on his actions? Or not? $50 billion in the first two $10 billion in value after omissions in the sale of the an inpatient acute psych I remember reading that quarters of 2008 and lost an new cases of a dangerous securities. They wrongly told ward and almost 23 years as Boston Globe story back in additional $18 billion last brain disease was linked to customers that the bonds a police officer, I recognize March 2006 concerning month. In the US market, Tysabri. These two new were safe, liquid and cash that I remain a layman and State Senator Bob Anton- sales of trucks and sport cases, one in Germany, the equivalent, and its AG wants hardly an expert on mental ioni’s long battle with depres- utility vehicles have dropped other in Sweden, are receiv- Citigroup to buy back cus- illness, but I do understand sion. He didn’t see himself sharply as consumers seek ing treatment for the infec- tomers securities at par more than the average per- so much as a victim as he shelters from high gasoline tion. The drug combats MS and reimburse investors for son what it is and is not. The saw himself dealing with his prices and shifting to small disease and some people are damages plus a penalty. news on Jim Marzilli seems depression and trying more efficient vehicles. still using it as the “drug of Mr. Cuomo has already filed to have focused and become to empower himself from Lower truck sales caused last resort.” a lawsuit against UBS for obsessed with the mental it. Antonioni’s depression $9.9 billion decline in GM’s Job losses hit a four year selling their personal hold- health aspect of this said stopped him from being all North American revenue to high and continued for seven ings in auction rates secu- story. that he could be, but he was $19.8 billion from $29.7 bil- straight months, raising rity before the collapse. Mas- Bipolar is just the new still able to run for office, act lion. Sales fell 26% in July. concerns about the economy sachusetts has also sued word for manic-depressive. like a pol and hide his inner GM lost money in the tum- prospects in coming months. UBS and sued Merrill Lynch A person with wide mood pain from the public. bling popularity of used SUVs Consumers are nervous for co-opting its own analysts swings. Personally, I have Finally, he faced his pain and trucks. about job security and in- to help drop auction rate never met someone bipolar out in the open to inspire Frederick “Fritz” Hender- comes, as consumer spend- securities on investors. who also acted like a sexual others to do likewise. son COO of GM unveiled a ing represents 2/3 of the US It’s time to call your finan- predator. The two don’t seem He didn’t blame any of plan to cut costs by $10 bil- economy. Bernard Baumohl, cial advisor or call me at to go together. his actions on his illness. lion and raise about $5 bil- director of “Economic Out- 617-261-7777. Does Marzilli have a his- Marzilli’s lawyer should do tory of mental illness? Has likewise for his client. he received treatment in Marzilli apparently under- Progressive or Regressive the past? Or is this the first stands he needs help. If he by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari onset of his disease? Does is bipolar, he also showed Massachusetts is consid- question the very definition law that now allows gay he have a disease? that people with bipolar could ered a progressive state, per- of a democracy which vests couples from out-of-state to Marzilli appears more hold down a high profile haps the most progressive supreme power in the people be married in a state whose borderline than bipolar. political office for a good of the fifty states. Progres- exercised directly by them or people were denied the right Does the media even know period of time. sive is defined as favoring an elected representative. to vote on the issue. But it the difference between the He won’t be running for progress or reform especially But if the people are denied must be remembered that two? office again. Should he re- in politics. Progress is de- their voice, as in the refer- we are a progressive state, Marzilli maybe neither. Is sign now is up to him. To fined as movement toward a endum on gay marriage, is at least in the eyes of our leg- he competent to stand be honest, he probably specific goal, to improve or democracy working? Is Mas- islature and like-minded trial for his sexual actions? should resign and make make better. We have for sachusetts a progressive or leaders. Just because you’re bipolar his life his number one years been a one party state, regressive state? As with abortion, gay mar- doesn’t mean you’re a vic- priority. dominated by liberal Demo- On Thursday, July 31st riage will probably grow in tim of yourself. People with However, saying all this. crats with an agenda that Governor Patrick signed the acceptance, laws will be mental illnesses go to prison His alleged sexual predatory favors progress and reform bill that repealed the 1913 crafted that will enable and many times. If they know actions against a number of and we move with the self law that prevented Massa- perpetuate what religious the difference between right women shouldn’t be blamed confidence, that some would chusetts from marrying out- tradition has taught to be and wrong, they are judged on a psych diagnosis. Not yet call arrogance, that is af- of-state couples if their mar- disordered and morally like the rest of us. We all at least. forded the unopposed. The riage would not be legal in wrong. These practices will are responsible for our Being bipolar doesn’t mean Massachusetts Legislature their home states. In sign- be incorporated like building actions. you’re given a “Get out of can label as progressive po- ing the bill, he declared it blocks into the structure of Personally, after almost 36 Jail” card like in monopoly. tentially unpopular laws and to be “a good day” that the our society with apparent through parliamentary pro- repeal confirms a simple benign effect and accep- cedure prevent the elector- truth, “that is, in Massachu- tance that will grow over Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery ate from being heard as in the setts, equal means equal”. time. Yet traditional Chris- referendum on gay marriage. These are very noble words tian theology teaches that Traditional Burial Plot This of course calls into applied to the repeal of a Marriage is sacred, intended by the Author of life to per- (for 2) Starting at $1500 petuate His creative act. LAW OFFICES OF Marriage is a contract and RANK . 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North End Athletic Association Sponsors Privitera Foundation North End Children to Baseball Games Commencement Award

Attorney Frank Privitera (Right) with the attorney General of the United States, Michael Mukasey (Left), and B.C. student Adam Baker (Center). Baker was the graduating Senior at Boston College Law School who received the prestigious “Privitera Foundation Commencement Award”. The Attorney General gave the commencement address to the graduating class. This photo was taken at the V.I.P luncheon which preceded the graduation exercises at the Boston College campus in May 2008. Adam Baker was the most outstanding student of the B.C. graduating class. The North End Athletic Association in its 48th year of community service sponsored the children of the North End to four Red Sox games at Fenway Park and one game at TH the Pawtucket Red Sox in Rhode Island. The children and the adults all had a great 87 ANNUAL time and hope to do this again next year. MADONNA DELLA CAVA FEAST The Society of the Madonna Della Cava announces the th 87th Annual Feast in honor of the Madonna on August 8, 9, 98 Annual Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca Fisherman’s Feast and 10 on Hanover and Battery Streets, North End, Boston. Take part in the tradition mark the beginning of the Magazine calls it “truly one of On Friday, August 8th at 7:00 PM the exposition of the held in the streets of the feast. The weekend will be Boston’s greatest treasures” Madonna will occur at 3 Battery Street followed by a bless- North End for almost a cen- full of great food, live enter- and National Geographic Maga- ing and short procession. From 8:30 until 11:00 there will tury this August 14th through tainment and the highlight zine says “It’s a spectacle NOT be entertainment by Big Al and the Beantown Swing. the 17th. On Thursday, Au- being the Sunday procession to be missed!’ As the angel On Saturday, August 9th entertainment by “The Hap- gust 14th, the statue of La to conclude with the Famous ceremony is completed, the penings” will highlight the evening. The following day, Madonna Del Soccorso Di Flight of the Angel! As the spectators below are covered Sunday, August 10th a High Mass will be held at Sciacca will be carried in sol- statue of the Madonna re- by a snowfall of confetti pa- St. Stephen’s Church. At 1:00 PM the procession of the emn procession to the Chris- turns to North Street for the per from the rooftops. This Faithful with the image of the Madonna will walk along topher Columbus Waterfront finale of the day-long proces- years flying angel is Anne the streets accompanied by society members, Paesani, devo- Park, accompanied by the sion, she is greeted by a crowd MacDonald with side angels, tees and three marching bands, St. Alfio’s, Roma and Sons Italian-American Band and of enthusiastic spectators, Kathryn Russo and Vitianna of Italy Bands. Entertainment will follow at 6PM with music the North End Italian Band for each waiting for the opportu- Mary D’Amico. For a complete by “The Wrecking”. The feast will then close with the return the annual blessing of the nity to witness the Famous list of events log onto of the Madonna to her permanent chapel. Don’t miss out Boston fishing waters to Flight of the Angel. Yankee www.fishermansfeast.com. on the tradition of the Madonna Della Cava. Your children deserve the best school supplies.

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Grand processions, musi- their 50th anniversary. Mass Proceeds from the Saint cal entertainment, great food was held in St. Stephen’s Joseph’s Feast benefits the and tradition are all that Church and displays were following charities among encompassed the 83rd An- set up in the Prado. On Sat- many others: Riesi Institute nual Saint Joseph’s Feast urday, US Marine Corp Gen- D. S.Riggio, Italian Orphan- held on July 25-27th. Plenty eral Ronald Johnson was age in Riesi, Italy, Casa of fun was had in the streets escorted by the Ancient and Monte Cassino, North End of the North End for three Honorable Color Guard from Head Start, Globe Santa, days. Crowds were treated to the Coast Guard Base on North End Athletic Associa- the sounds of the Roma Band Commercial Street to the tion, St. Leonard’s Church, and the Lawrence Italian feast on Hanover Street. For St. Stephen’s Church, Alba- Band as the statue of Saint many years the Saint nian American Society As- Joseph paraded through the Joseph’s Feast has been a sistance Fund, Samuel streets. Musical legend traditional event for resi- Gonsalves Lung Cancer Angelo Picardi performed dents and visitors alike. It is Fundraiser, St. John School, with Sharon “Z”, the US Air the goal of the organization North End, Associazione Force Band of Liberty, the to bring back more cultural Gizio, Taste of the North US Marine Corp General Ronald Johnson being escorted by Ray Cavicchio Band and spe- aspects that started in Riesi, End-Cam Neely Foundation the Ancient and Honorable Color Guard from the Coast cial guest, 14-year-old violin- Sicily where it all began and Cancer Fund, Emerson Fire Guard Base on Commercial St., to the feast on Hanover St. ist Peiwen Liao. Among the then brought over to Boston. Victims, Sons of Orsogna L-R: Vice President Jim Martorano, General Ronald Johnson, wide array of musical acts Special thanks to all those Plaza, Lou Gehrigs Disease President Frank Mirisola and Vice President Sal Paterna. were Jimmy Geany, DJ who made the feast the Fundraiser, Riesina Soccer Giovanni Lavanga, Street usual success that it is! Club, North End Bay State Magic and The Swinging President, Frank Mirisola Health, Champions for Tenors. History was made all also wishes to thank the Aisling Cancer Fundraiser, weekend as St. Joseph So- Saint Agrippina Society and Eliot School, North End. ciety welcomed the Society all the other Feast Societies Viva San Giuseppe! of St. James to celebrate in the North End. www.stjosephsfeast.com

The Italian Serenaders from The Greater Merrimack Valley entertain through the streets of the North End.

Officers and Members of St. Joseph Society

Joanne Belmonte

The faithful await Special guest, 14-year-old the arrival of violinist Peiwen Liao per- formed with the US Air Saint Joseph Force Band of Liberty.

Angelo Picardi with song stylist Angelo Picardi accompanied Sharon “Z” perform a duet from by Ray Cavicchio. the Phantom of the Opera.

Claudia Spagnuolo welcomes the arrival Singing Sensation Angelo Picardi performs to the capacity crowd in the Prado with longtime friend and of Saint Joseph. L-R: Greg Buonosaro, musician, Ray Cavicchio accompanied by the US Air Force Band of Liberty. Angelo pleased the crowd Claudia Spagnuolo, Richard Vita, Frank with Arias, Show Tunes and many Italian favorites. Mirisola and Sonny Porrovechio. POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 8, 2008 Page 7 Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It EAST BOSTON Eastie Pride wonderful parade. Money, 85 pound beanpole described Day, will be money, money is essential in the Senate as the most Chamber of Commerce held on Sat- to continue the high stan- ultra liberal of all! He may be urday, Au- dard of the parade! Without charismatic, (who cares), so gust 16th at it, the parade will be a fail- wasn’t Hitler a charmer to CORNER Piers Park on Marginal ure! Please donate, every the German people! The ultra Street. Boston City Coun- dollar helps! THANK YOU … liberal media has been try- “For Residents, Business Owners, Everyone” cilor, Sal LaMattina, has The East Boston Chamber of ing to brainwash voters into been putting this fabulous Commerce recently held a jumping onto his band- The East Boston Chamber of Commerce is day together with the help of successful golf tournament! wagon. How dare these loony initiating a comprehensive look at the issue of volunteers for 20 years. The The Chamber has been bird stations shove Barack business storefront signage throughout the neigh- councilor has taken great working hard with inspec- down our throats. I haven’t borhood. The appearance of our individual business pride in presenting Eastie tional services and other heard a thing he intends to storefronts, and continuity within each business Pride Day for the families of city agencies to beautify the do if president. He doesn’t district, are keys to the future walkability of our East Boston. Hats off to the business districts and to have enough experience to business districts. In urban design, “walkability” City of Boston, private busi- generally making the busi- direct a “cockroach” out of refers to the extent to which the built environment nesses and donations from nesses more attractive in the White House! If Obama is friendly to the presence of people living, shop- individuals who have made the community. The East is elected, this country will ping, visiting, enjoying or spending time in an area. it possible to continue this Boston Main Streets Program be in deep trouble!!! He’ll be Under current Boston Redevelopment Authority wonderful tradition. There has been working equally a one-term president, far will be entertainment, food, hard to help make the busi- worse than Jimmy Carter (BRA) guidelines and regulations (and in the East games and fun, fun, fun for ness districts vibrant and and Thomas Dewey who were Boston Main Streets district of Maverick and Central everyone! FREE! ... Congratu- desirable to shop in. ... two of the worse presidents Squares, under Main Streets guidelines), our East lations to Pat Todisco, Jr., Speaker of the House Sal the United States has ever Boston storefronts must conform to certain signage and his wife on the birth of DiMasi has been in the had! John McCain may not standards concerning size and materials used, as their new baby girl! ... Our “HOT SEAT” for months. If have the “bushka”, we’re well as window regulations limiting how much win- sympathy to Madeline DiMasi goes Massachusetts looking for in a candidate, dow area can be covered by signs and other items. Steczynski, ZUMIX Director will undergo a lot of changes! but he’s honest, and has the Overall, East Boston’s success in maintaining whose sister passed away Rumors are that Bobby experience and intelligence these standards has been limited to date, though last week! ... Let’s not forget DeLeo, State Rep., is likely needed to run this country! not due to a lack of concern. It is important to note Eastie is hosting the Colum- to be the next candidate to It makes more sense to vote the efforts made over the last couple of years by bus Day Parade this year. replace DiMasi! Whispers a well-seasoned politician East Boston is lucky to have are, a lot of important people into the White House? Please Clark Mouliason and the Board of East Boston Main the same volunteers put are backing DeLeo for the don’t say you would rather Streets, in their efforts to work closely with busi- their time and effort into the position! ... There are talk have an actor who portrays ness owners in the Main Streets district, to trans- parade. These people have show hosts, commentators, himself as “Our Savior”! ... form uninviting, unattractive signs and storefronts been doing it for years, and and reporters (the media in June had record numbers into those which encourage foot traffic and demand I’m sure are tired! It’s no general) referring to Barack of heat, July had record visibility for all the right reasons. The Chamber is easy task, and much help is as our next president! Bar- numbers of rain. What does now planning to go one step further and provide this needed, so if you want to ack, the “Jesus of Politics,” August have in store for us. issue more attention on the City stage, in a com- make yourself useful join the the “Messiah,” the “Chosen Enjoy it! It’s the last month prehensive fashion. gang, and be a part of this One!” Who is he? He’s a 6'1", of the summer! This week, the Chamber has called together a meeting of its executive officers, heads and repre- sentatives of the Boston Redevelopment Authority Youths also Study at the East Boston Adult Ed. Center (BRA), City Inspectional Services Department (ISD), Although many neighborhood agencies City Office of Business Development, the Mayor’s curtail their services during the summer Office, East Boston Main Streets, our elected offi- time, the East Boston Adult Ed. Center does cials, and the East Boston Foundation, to discuss not. With the exception of two weeks in not only current commercial signage planning and August, the Center remains open year- enforcement issues, but also to discuss how the East round. This summer (2008) the Center has Boston Chamber can take the lead on creating a expanded its youth services and programs comprehensive plan for the future of our East Bos- in many areas: ton business districts. The Chamber looks forward 1. Tutoring in all 5 academic subjects. to working closely with these groups and individu- 2. New computer classes to accommodate als in securing a promising outlook for all of our youths and their parents. 3. Field trips to New Hampshire restaurants, shops, and other vendors, as well as 4. Conferences on how to avoid drugs, our neighbors that offer leisurely activities through alcohol, tobacco, and gangs. the arts, music, sailing, and more. The East Boston Adult Ed Center’s nurse The East Boston Chamber of Commerce, in one will also conduct conferences on how to form or another, has been representing the inter- avoid teenage pregnancy, prevent violence ests of the local business community for more than 60 years. Our organization is a non-profit business Renato Avellani teaching association, led by extraordinary volunteer business parents and children. leaders and a small paid office staff, and funded by against women and children local businesses and non-profit organizations — our and related topics. “Infor- members. We are not funded in any way by the City mation and real life conse- of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or quences on the above men- the federal government. We need your support, and tioned subjects are essential your input, so that we may continue to serve your for these youths to learn today in order that they may avoid interests. Become a member! these problems tomorrow” For more information on the Chamber and our stated Dominic Avellani, the programs, as well as community events and local program founder and director. job openings, please call 617-569-5000 or visit Well mannered youths of all www.EastBostonChamber.com. ages are encouraged to par- ticipate in all of the Center’s classes, programs and services at little or no cost to the indi- vidual. The Center is located KIWANIS CLUB OF EAST BOSTON at 119 London St, East Boston, MA next to Sumner Tunnel. Tel: 617-567-7873, and on the “It is better to study Computer I than to be in the streets web at www.ebaec.com. Senior Citizen Picnic in the summer.” RESCHEDULED for R.J. Antonelli and Company Incorporated WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008 Accountants and Auditors Boston Business Journal Top 50 Firms – 2004/2005 Bus leaves at 9:00 AM from the Social Center. 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2008 NORTH END Donne 2000 FEAST DIRECTORY Reunites at Festa Di S. Margherita in Hamilton, Ontario SPONSORED BY Il Panino P I C C O L O N I D O

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AUGUST Impromtu picnic at Niagara on the Lake with Donne 2000 and friends. On July 10, 2008, 50 mem- MADONNA DELLA CAVA August 8 - 10 bers of Donne 2000 and Hanover & Battery Sts. friends embarked on their Sunday Procession 1 pm journey to Hamilton, Ontario for a reunion to celebrate the MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO August 14 - 17 feast of S. Margherita, the Patron Saint of Pettorano sul (Fisherman’s) Gizio. They first stopped at North, Fleet & Lewis Sts. Niagara Falls, Niagara on Sunday Procession 1 pm the Lake and Toronto culmi- nating with the feast of ST. ANTHONY August 29 - 31 S. Margherita in Hamilton, Endicott & Thacher Sts. Ontario. Sunday Procession 12 pm Niagara Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of SEPTEMBER the world is as spectacular in daylight as it is in the At the Floral Clock, Evelina D’Amato, President Rosa ST. LUCY September 1 evening with all the colorful Giammarco, Rosa DiPlacido, Loretta Pacella, Anna lights aglow. Dinner at the Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm DiPlacido, Vice President Maria Ferrusi, Mimi Agapite, revolving Skylon Restaurant Barbara Quaraglia and Carol Pelini. above the Falls was elegant ST. ROSALIE September 7 and delicious while enjoying For some it was a very pursue a better way of life. Procession Only - North Square 1 pm a breathtaking view. special occasion, since they Some came to the United While touring Niagara on had not seen each other for States and some went to the Lake, they stopped at one over 40 years since they Canada. All in all, it was a Other Area ITALIAN FEASTS of their beautiful parks and lived in the paese. Each of great reunion reminiscing of enjoyed a special treat with them had left their native the olden days when they ST. ROCCO August 8 - 10 wine, cheese, crackers, pep- homeland in Pettorano to were young and growing up Pearl St., Malden peroni, homemade pizzelle emigrate to the Americas to in Italy. Sunday Procession 2 pm and other goodies. Everyone remarked at what a great FEAST OF THREE SAINTS August 29 - 31 idea it was to have this little impromptu picnic “Italian St. Alfio Society style”. It was surprisingly Common and Union Sts., Lawrence one of the great events on the Info: Call 978-681-0944 trip. Also, at Niagara on the Lake, they toured the winery SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 6 - 7 and vineyards operated by the Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge Rief Estate and they were Info: Call 617-354-7992 introduced to an “Ice Wine”, an after dinner drink which was very delicious. It took 58 seconds to reach the top of the CN Tower in Toronto, which is over 1,800 P I C C O L O N I D O feet in height. It is the tall- est building in the world Restaurant boasting with the highest glass floor elevators. They S. Margherita procession S. Benigno 617.742.4272 had quite an exhilarating Pino Irano fax 617.227.5154 experience, looking down below through the “Glass Ristorante and Pizzeria Owner www.piccolonido.com Door”. The highlight of the trip 257 North Street, Boston, MA 02113 was the reunion at the feast “Bella Vista” of Santa Margherita. Every- one greeted them with a in Boston at 288 Hanover Street warm welcome and they had prepared a scrumptious 617-367-4999 dinner. After dinner, the Coro D’Abruzzo of Hamilton, Lucia Pezzano, Proprietor LUCIA sang beautiful folkloristic songs. After the chorus R I S T O R A N T E & B A R there was more modern Ital- ian music, dancing, raffles All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei Traditional and fireworks. Italian Cuisine

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Honoree Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith, left, and Jay Monahan, left, and Gioia Barry were MGH Cancer Center gala committee members MGH Cancer Center director Dr. Dan Haber at co-chairs of “The One Hundred” gala Judy and Roger Feingold smile for the the Westin Copley Place. fundraiser. (Photo by Roger Farrington) camera. (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington)

The Mass General Hospi- Sunday, September 7 begin- 5 p.m. in Winthrop Square in the basis for the improvisa- music repertoire and serve tal Cancer Center recently ning at 4 p.m. in Swans Cambridge for some early tional collaboration between as agents of inspiration, hosted its first-ever fund- Café. entertainment, then march Schantz and the HSQ. healing, and transformation raising gala, “The One Hun- The event will consist of a in the Grand Processional “The evening will be a cel- for future generations of art- dred,” at the Westin Copley special Sri Lankan Tea down to the river. The sing- ebration of creativity — both ists and audiences. Ongoing Place. Event co-chairs were Cocktail, followed by a three- ing will last until approxi- in a Terezin and contempo- TCMF commission projects Jay Monahan and Gioia course afternoon tea featur- mately 7:30 p.m. rary context,” says TCMF include collaborations with Barry. ing several examples of tea “RiverSing” is free and founding director Mark Dawn Upshaw, Prague One hundred individuals, cuisine, including the award open to the public. Ludwig. “TCMF supports the Spring Festival, Simone including researchers, phy- winning tea. About Revels and the emerging voices of our time Dinnerstein, Michael Ward- sicians, caregivers, volun- In honor of this event, Charles River Conservancy: in memory of those who Bergeman, and Nico Muhly. teers, patients and philan- Julian Landa, a Boston-area Revels is the producer of The were silenced.” Since her recital debut at thropists, were honored for surrealist, will create a Christmas Revels in Cam- The Terezin Chamber Carnegie Hall in 2005, their significant contribu- special work of art, which bridge and SummersDay Music Foundation is a non- Simone Dinnerstein has tions in the mission of will be auctioned off at the Revels, along with Friends of profit organization dedicated continued to garner acclaim advancing the fight against event. Fort Point Channel, in Bos- to preserving and advanc- throughout the world. Her cancer. For reservations or further ton. The Charles River Con- ing the resilience of the hu- premiere 2007 CD on Telarc More than 600 guests and information, please call servancy is a non-profit civic man spirit as expressed in — a recording of Goldberg honorees, including cancer 617-426-2000. organization dedicated to and inspired by the music Variations — debuted at the survivor Tom Hamilton of ……. On Sunday, Septem- the preservation of the and art created in the top of the Billboard Tradi- Aerosmith, helped to raise ber 21, we are all invited to Charles River and its Terezin concentration camp. tional Classical Chart and over $500,000. celebrate the first day of fall parklands. TCMF encourages the com- made a number of critics’ Congratulations and Best with song, puppetry, saxo- For more information, mission of chamber music “Best of 2007” lists. Known Wishes to all! phones and brass bands as please call 617-972-8300 or compositions by emerging for what The New York Times ……. Noted Tea Sommelier the Revels and the Charles visit www.revels.org. composers. These commis- calls “an utterly distinctive Cynthia Gold has brought River Conservancy present ……. On Monday, Septem- sions will form an ongoing back to America the win- the 5th annual “RiverSing: ber 22, The Terezin Cham- contribution to the chamber (Continued on Page 13) ning flavor of the “Sri Bridging the Charles with ber Music Foundation Lankan Estate Tea of the Voice and Light.” (TCMF) will host a gala Year” competition. Perched atop the Weeks fundraiser at the Colonnade The First Place High Footbridge (near DeWolf Hotel. The event will feature Grown tea, which was grown Street and Memorial Drive), a piano performance by pia- in very limited production in a massed chorus led by nist Simone Dinnerstein, the highest region of Sri Revels music director and a unique improvisa- Lanka, will be the center- George Emlen and giant pup- tional pairing of artist Jim piece of an afternoon tea pets will join voices along Schantz and the Hawthorne event with all proceeds ben- the riverbanks in songs of String Quartet (HSQ). efiting the ongoing Sri the season. A saxophone trio The evening will begin Lankan tsunami relief and strolling musicians will with a buffet and wine re- efforts. add additional atmosphere to ception at 6:30 p.m., followed The Boston Park Plaza this special autumnal equi- by the performances at Hotel & Towers hosts the nox celebration. Picnics are 7:30 p.m., concluding with a “Sri Lankan Tea Charity encouraged. dessert reception with the Event for Tsunami Relief” on Participants will gather at artists. Terezin was the WWII camp where the Nazis kept the most artistic prisoners Mattéo Gallo as propaganda showpieces for international visitors. Among the prisoners was composer and TCMF board o Appraisals member Hans Krása, whose Sales & Rentals string quartet will form

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Proof of Thomas Newman comes home opener at Kelley Rink that can be found on Duets, a from a film-scoring dynasty on October 10th ... yes, I am fantastic 11-song collection. that includes his father, looking forward to College Teaming up with several of composer Alfred Newman, Hockey, and yes, I did get the top artists in music today, uncle, conductor Lionel New- confirmation of my 2009 Reba shines like a diamond. man, his brother, composer Frozen Four Tickets! The Duet gems include, “When David Newman, and his cous- 2009 Frozen Four takes You Love Someone Like That” in composer/singer/song- place in Washington D.C. (with LeAnn Rimes), “Does writer/recording artist, Randy Boston College’s Home Foot- The Wind Still Blow In Okla- Newman. Dice K speaks to members of the U.S. - Japan Red Sox ball Opener, the first of homa? (Ronnie Dunn), the DAN TYMINSKI — Baseball Exchange. seven home games, will be tender “Because Of You” (Kelly WHEELS (CD) ONE WORLD ONE DREAM Charlestown Townies 26-21 on September 6th. HNIB Clarkson), “Faith In Love” Rounder Opening Ceremonies for and second place Randolph The Annual Hockey Night In (Rascal Flatts), “She Can’t Dubbed by many as ‘one of the 2008 Beijing Summer upending Brockton 14-6. Boston Summer Tourna- Save Him” (Trisha Year- the most revered artists in Olympics take place this Fri- Standings: Clinton 2-1, Ran- ment is now taking place. wood),” and joins Carole King bluegrass’, Dan Tyminski day August 8, at 8 p.m. And dolph 2-1, Charlestown 1-2, Townie participants on the on “Everyday People.” The serves up an album that for the next few weeks, the Brockton 1-2. This Friday, Greater Boston team are huge range of emotions hosts a dozen exciting tunes world will be a better place August 8, Charlestown will John Humphry, and John continue via, “Every Other that will have you saying — because we will be one. “One host Brockton at 7:30 p.m. Caldwell. Townie Conal Weekend” (Kenny Chesney), O Brother! As lead guitarist as World, One Dream” is the NORTH ADAMS AT Lynch partipated in the HNIB “These Broken Hearts” (Vince well as lead and harmony motto, and wouldn’t it be NORTH END Junior High Festival. Gill), the haunting “Sleeping vocalist for Alison Krauss great if this motto became a North Adams paid a visit to BASEBALL GOOD-BYES With The Telephone” (Faith and Union Station, Tyminski reality long after these Sum- the North End this past week- Red Sox Impossible Hill), the honesty of “The surfaces with his second mer Games come to an end. end to play the North End Dreamer Russ Gibson, who Only Promise That Remains” solo album, and it is a mas- I like the Olympics. I will be Dodgers in the second phase caught Billy Rohr’s one hit- (Justin Timberlake), and terpiece. Opening with the watching. Let’s go for the of the Annual LeFesta Base- ter at Yankee Stadium at 69. reminisces in song of a lost fast-paced title cut, trailed Gold ... the real gold! ball Cup. Each June the Chuck Stobbs, 1950-ties romance “Break Each Other’s by the Kitty Wells classic NORTH ENDERS North End Dodgers travel to pitcher for Washington Hearts Again” with The “Whose Shoulder Will You PARTICIPATE IN North Adams. This is the Senators at 79. He gave up Eagles’ Don Henley. Out- Cry On,” the nostalgic “Mak- RED SOX JAPAN 18th year of the ‘Cup’, and what is considered the long- standing album! ing Hay,” the questioning FEUFOLLET — BASEBALL EXCHANGE definitely has become a est home run in history to “Who Showed Who,” deliver- COW ISLAND HOP (CD) A few weeks ago I heard North End/North Adams tra- Mickey Mantle at Griffith ing “It All Comes Down To Valcour Records that the Red Sox were bring- dition, and a very big part Stadium; Washington D.C. You,” a tune penned by AKUS Feufollet delivers a tasty ing a youth team to Boston of North End Against Drugs reported to be 565 feet from bandmate Ron Block, and the blend of songs sung in French sad “How Long Is This Train” from Japan to play some Family Pride Week. Fol- home plate. and Cajun, that will certainly about a father waiting for a games against some of our lowing the Saturday game TIDBITS make listeners sit up and train carrying his son’s body local RBI teams in the very both teams have a tradi- - Congratulations to North take notice. Cow Island Hop home from war. Tyminski’s first Red Sox US/Japan tional family Italian din- Ender Olivia Scimeca on her is an album of eleven tracks honey vocals start the second Baseball Exchange. I was ner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Area A Public Safety Award that deliver a picture perfect half with the humor of “I very happy to hear that some Romano, (JR’s Mom and Dad). - Al Natale’s ‘Big Band’ snapshot of Feufollet’s new Ain’t Taking You Back No of our North End players took Word is this is one of the Concert highlights tonight’s Louisiana traditions. The More,” gambling with “Heads part in one of these games longest baseball exchanges (Aug. 7th) North End Against opener is the traditional You Win, Tails I Lose,” trailed played at Jim Rice Field a on the USA East Coast, Drugs Family Pride Week. happy sound of “Prends Cour- by “How Many Times” which week ago Thursday. This maybe 5th overall. Thanks Activities begin at 5:30 p.m., age,” the instrumental title he wrote, plus the inspiration was a great opportunity, and to Joyce Amoroso, the North at Polcari Playground on track is a spirited cut, trailed of “The One You Lean On,” shows us why sports are Adams kids and coaches got Prince St., and on Sunday, by another traditional slice the instrumental highlight much more than just a a special tour of the TD Aug. 10th is North End Fam- “Eunice Waltz,” the smooth “Knock Knock!,” and the game. Bringing people to- Banknorth Boston Garden ily Pride Day at the North End “Blues De Dix Ans,” the strut- finale is the haunting “Some gether, especially our young and New England Sports Hall Park on Commercial St. ting “Madame Bosso,” and the Early Morning.” Tyminski people, is a very important of Fame. Being able to ac- Start time is 12 noon. double-fiddle favorite “Chére stands tall with a superb part of sports. We must take company this group on this - August 8-10 is Madonna Bébé Créole” marks the half- album! part in more and more special trip made me feel Della Cava Feast weekend way mark. Feufollet members 3OH!3 — WANT (CD) events, exchanges like this, good, watching them enjoy on Hanover St. Procession include Chris Stafford, Chris Photo Finish-Atlantic to a point that it even be- what ‘we’ have made me feel Sunday start at 1 p.m. at the Segura, Anna Laura Edmis- 3OH!3 armed with a pot- comes regular occurrences. even better. corner of Hanover and North ton, Michael Stafford and pourri of tongue-in-cheek KITCHEN KUP TONY C. REMEMBERED Bennet Sts., has been desig- Philippe Billeaudeaux. Addi- rhymes and beats, takes its August 9th-10th head MARTIGNETTI nated ‘Anthony Morella tional treats have traditional spot on the music charts with down to Eden Street Park NAMED MVP Square’. songs as, “Femme L’a Dit,” an the explosive Want. Their at- in C’Town this weekend North End Dodger Michael - Oops! Dave Righetti was old Cajun ballad “Sur Le Bord tempt to dispense humor via for the Annual Kitchen Kup Martignetti received the the NY Yankee ‘No Hit’ De L’eau” and “Je M’en Vas their spastic impressions of (not Cup) Roller Hockey Tony Conigliaro Award as pitcher and No Hit game I saw Dans Le Chemin,” sand- current hip-hop artists, Tournament. This year’s MVP of the North End Team on July 4, 1983 at Yankee wiched around “Chere Beth” doused with crunk hip-hop Tournament will benefit in the LeFesta Cup Games Stadium, not Ron Guidry! and the rollicking “Jolie Fille.” and a dash of electronica the Special Townies pro- held at the North End Andy - Congrats to Brian Butler, Cajun music, spoken French, for taste, has resulted in gram and the Mark Gorman Puopolo Baseball Field. A who participated in this fiddle playing and accordion Want. The lead single, “Don’t Scholarship Fund. North Adam’s Tony Conig- year’s Pan-Am Challenge music — ends up as a dy- Trust Me,” is currently aver- CLINTON CLIPS liaro MVP was also selected. Bike Race. namic revelation for anyone’s aging 100,000 hits a day on CHARLESTOWN It’s important to always re- - August 15th is the Feast ears! MySpace. Colorado natives Week three of the Eastern member and honor our Ital- of the Assumption, a Holy WALL-E — Sean Foreman and Nath- Football League season saw ian American sports heroes. Day of Obligation. SOUNDTRACK (CD) aniel Motte have a collection first place Clinton defeat our Red Sox Baseball star Tony - Celeb Sightings: Bubba Walt Disney Records of tracks that will ‘rock the working hard at the Bank Eight-time Academy Award- joint’. For those who missed of America Pavilion, Harvard nominated composer Thomas 3OH!3’s July appearance at Have a professional represent Hockey Assistant John Newman was chosen to cre- the Comcast Center in Mans- you and your claim against Gulliotti and family at ate the score for Walt Disney field, Mass., performing with the Insurance Company Fenway Park, Warren Wat- Pictures/Pixar Animation the Vans Warped Tour, get a son making the North End Studios’ Wall-E. The robot second chance to enjoy the Park brighter, BPO Kevin named Wall-E (Waste Alloca- dynamic duo’s explosive show Richard Settipane Guy, brother of Columbus tion Load Lifter Earth-Class) with Want. Cuts of note in- PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER Alum Dana Guy, Dana is if the focus of the cosmic clude, “Chokechain,” the fi- still serving our country in comedy, and Newman’s score ery “I’m Not Your Boyfriend FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD the US Military, Benji Quinn gives the imaginative com- Baby,” the out-of-body “I Can’t And All Other Losses Pertaining to taking in the Red Sox, and edy adventure an identity. Do It Alone,” the staccato beat Your Home or Business. Teddy Pasto, taking his son The original score also fea- of “Starstrukk.” Second half to his very first Red Sox’s tures a pair of tracks from happenings explode with the One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 Game. Michael Crawford — “Put On lyrics of “Richman,” taking a Boston, Massachusetts 02114 - Glad to hear that Ralph Your Sunday Clothes” and “It jab at their label with “Photo- Delgaudio is home from Only Takes A Moment,” plus finnish,” followed by “Still 24 Hour Service MGH. the late Louis Armstrong’s “La Around,” the thigh-slapping (617) 523-3456 - August 16th is East Vie En Rose,” and Peter “Holler “Til You Pass Out,” FAX (617) 723-9212 Boston’s Eastie Pride Day. Gabriel’s “Down To Earth.” and bid adieu with “Colorado SMILE! Newman’s fresh palette of Sunrise.” POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 8, 2008 Page 11

BOSTON City Hall Plaza from the Boston Ballet School. The PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM BOSTON, MA cherished Tchaikovsky score will be East India Square, Salem, MA DOROTHY CURRAN WEDNESDAY performed by the Boston Ballet Or- POLAR ATTRACTIONS – Now EVENING CONCERT SERIES chestra. For perforamance times and through June 7, 2009. The Arctic August 13, 2008 US Air Force Band tickets, call: 800-447-744 or visit: and Antarctic inspire contemporary NOW of Liberty with special guest Crystal www.bostonballet.com artists to capture the expansive pan- Gayle. Born Brenda Gayle Webb, oramas, sculptural ice formations PLAYING Crystal Gayle was given her stage JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE and resilient life thriving at the ends name by her famous sister, Loretta 358 George Carter Rd, Beckett, MA of the earth. Lynn, who also wrote her first hit. STOCKHOLM 59 NORTH – Now GATEWAY BOMBAY – Now She earned fans the world over with through August 10, 2008. All soloists through January, 2009. This exhibi- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN her smash hit “Don’t It Make My of the Royal Swedish Ballet, the su- tion features works from the Herwitz Brown Eyes Blue,” which was recog- perior dancers of 59 North make their Collection and a dynamic installa- nized in 1999 by ASCAP as one of return appearance at the Pillow. tion in the Atrium by Bose the top ten most-played country songs ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET – Au- Krishnamachari of video-enhanced of the century. For more informa- gust 13-17, 2008. The grace and el- tiffin carriers. tion please call (617) 635-4505 or egance of classical ballet coupled with TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, www.cityofboston.gov/parks. a repertoire full of sharp new works is PAINTING THE POLAR LAND- a definite must see. SCAPE – Now through March 1, 2009. NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATER KEIGWIN & COMPANY – August This exhibition features over 40 62 Dunham Rd, Beverly, MA 21-24, 2008. The energetic, funny and paintings, sketches and photographs AN EVENING WITH BOZ SCAGGS engaging Larry Keigwin has choreo- by artists who journeyed to the Arc- September 9, 2008 at 7:30 PM. Boz graphed his way from Broadway to tic and Antarctic. will sing many of his smash hits bring- cabaret to the Metropolitan Opera. WEDDED BLISS, The Marriage ing his countrified rock sound to the This evening is magical! For tickets of Art and Ceremony – Now through NSMT. Tickets are now on sale. Call: and more information, call the Box September 14, 2008. This exhibition 978-232-7200 or visit: www.nsmt.org. Office at: 413-243-0745 or visit: explores the wedding ceremony as www.jacobspilow.org. an impetus for the creation of art in ZUMIX CONCERT SERIES cultures around the world. For more Piers Park BROOKLINE TAI CHI CENTER, information please call 866-745-1876 Marginal St, East Boston 1615 Beacon St., Brookline or go online to www.pem.org AL NATALE AND HIS CLASSIC Dance Friday is an on-going partici- SWING ORCHESTRA- Sunday, Au- patory dance held every Friday at the BOSTON ATHENAEUM gust 10, 2008 from 5:00-7:00PM. En- The evening starts with a warm-up at Jean Calderwood Gallery. joy the sounds of Al Natale and his 8 and continues with dancing until 10 ½ Beacon St, Boston, MA orchestra in East Boston’s scenic Piers midnight to music played by rotating Always Delightfully Cool –Now Park. DJ’s. Dancers of all ages and abilities through August 22, 2008. This is an are invited to dance barefoot, any way exhibit of summer vacations in North- LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM you like, with or without a partner, in ern New England viewed through 50 East Merrimack Street, a smoke and alcohol free environment. prints and other publications and Lowell, MA Children are welcome. Dance Friday documents. Call 617-227-0270 or JOHN PRINE, SARAH LEE is an activity of the non-profit Move- visit: www.bostonathenaeum.org GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION – Sat- ment Collective. For more information, urday, September 13th at 8:00 PM. This please call: 6I7-997-0948 or visit NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM is one show only, featuring the best of website www.dancefriday.org. 9 Glendale Rd., Stockbridge, MA blue-grass music. For more informa- THE PLEASURE OF RECOGNI- tion and tickets, call: 978-454-2299 or TION: ROCKWELL’S INSPIRA- visit: www.ticketmaster.com. ART TIONS– Through October 27, 2008. AN EVENING WITH COLIN This ground-breaking exhibition of- MOCHRIE AND BRAD SHERWOOD fers important insights into Norman MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS October 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM. This is a Rockwell’s artistic inspirations and Huntington Ave. Boston, MA fully improvised evening of comedy and appropriations by comparison with WINSLOW HOMER: AMERICAN mayhem that revolves around audi- imagery made by a diverse group of SCENES – Now through December 7, ence participation and suggestions. celebrated illustrators and artists. 2008. This installation of art spans This show is completely spontaneous. For more information call 413-298- The final show of the 35th Annual Dorothy Curran Wednes- Homer’s career from his earliest works Tickets are now on sale. Call: 978- 4100 or visit www.nrm.org. at age 13 toART his last seascape at age day Evening Concert Series sponsored by the Millennium 232-7200 or visit: www.nsmt.org. 73. Bostonian Hotel Boston will feature country hit maker INSTITUTE OF GREAT COMPANY: PORTRAITS ROBINSON THEATER CONTEMPORARY ART Crystal Gayle and the U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty on BY EUROPEAN MASTERS – Now 617 Lexington St, Waltham, MA 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA Wednesday, August 13, at 7 p.m. The concert is the last through January 5, 2009. A selection REAGLE PLAYERS PRESENTS THE ART WALL – Now through of portraits and sculpture by Euro- in a six-show summer series hosted by Mayor Thomas DONNA MCKECHNIE IN NO, NO. October 12, 2008. This exhibit is pean masters dating from the Renais- Menino that brought a wide variety of sights and sounds NANETTE – Now through August 16, dedicated to monumental, site-spe- sance to the 20th century will grace to this unique venue located in the heart of the city. She 2008. This musical brings to us the cific works by leading contemporary the Coolidge Gallery. For more infor- nostalgia of the 1920’s summertime artists of the day and is a collective will be accompanied on City Hall Plaza by the US Air Force mation on any of these exhibits in- in Atlantic City. A musical to see! For experience of art and music together. Band of Liberty. The show will begin with “Spotlight on cluding others offered at the MFA, tickets call: 781-891-5600 or visit: For more information call: 617-478- please visit www.mfa.org or call 617- Youth,” a segment featuring talented students from www.reagleplayers.com. 3100 or visit www.icaboston.org. Berklee College of Music. See Music Section below. 369-3300.

OLDIES 103.3 FREE SUMMER Special Events ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS THEATER CONCERT SERIES! Esplanade, Charles River STONEHAM THEATER ITALIAN RADIO lowed by the book launch and sign- KC and the SUNSHINE BAND 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM ing of Travels with Isabella by Luisa Saturday, August 16, 2008 SINATRA AND FRIENDS-Satur- to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom Rabbia. For more inforamtion call 2008 Musical Season at NSMT: KC and the Sunshine Band sing- day, August 23 at 8:00 PM and Sun- THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The 617-566-1401 or for tickets for these ing their famous hits. Please check day, August 24 at 2:00 PM. Starring Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca spectacular events, please call the COUNTY SPELLING BEE – August out www.oldies1033.com. The show Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and th every Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM on box office at 617-278-5156. 12 through August 31, 2008; THE will begin at 7pm at the DCR Hatch Friends; Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash WIZ IN CONCERT – September 5th www.1110wccmam.com Memorial Shell. with special guest Neil Diamond. This “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays ITALTALK-AN INTERACTIVE through September 7, 2008; SHOW is as close as you get to the real thing. rd 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi FORUM Sponsored by National BOAT – September 23 through Oc- TANGLEWOOD Richard DeLuca potrays Frank as one tober 12, 2008; 42ND STREET –Octo- AM 1460 www.1460WXBR.com Italian American Foundation Lenox, MA of the best Sinatra tributre perform- “Dolce Vita Radio” ber 28th through November 23, 2008 DJ Rocco (NIAF) 2008 TANGLEWOOD JAZZ FES- ers in the business. Jim Celona por- Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM Take part of this interactive forum and A CHRISTMAS CAROL – Decem- TIVAL – August 29-31, 2008 – Labor trays the wonderfrul Dean Martin and ber 5th through December 21, 2008. or online at www.djrocco.com for students and teachers of Italian Day Weekend. End the summer on a Barry Moony sings Neil Diamond. For language to exchange information. Jazz note! Jazz greats include Dianne more information and tickets please ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER The forum is free and allows profes- THE OPERA HOUSE Reeves, Terence Blanchard, Donal call 781-279-2200. 539 Washington St, Boston, MA MUSEUM sionals to access information about Fox, Eliane Elias and more. . 280 The Fenway, Boston MA A CHORUS LINE – September 11th job openings, scholarships, student/ All shows will be held in Seji Ozawa WCRB CLASSICAL SERIES Luisa Rabbia: Travels with through October 5, 2008. This is a teacher exchanges. To become a Hall. For more information call the 8/9: Hillyer Festival Orchestra. 8/ Isabella, Travel Scrapbooks 1883/ musical for everyone who has ever had member of this online community, BSO at: 617-266-1492 or www.tangle 16: Longwood Symphony. 8/23: US 2008- Now through September 28, a dream and put it all on the line. register at www.niaf.org/italtalk. woodjazzfestival.org. Coast Guard Band. 8/30: New England 2008 LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSI- String Ensemble. 9/6: Symphony by CAL – October 28th through Novem- During her residency at the Gardner PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND TD BANKNORTH GARDEN the Sea. Events are held at the Museum, Luisa Rabbia was inspired ITALIAN FESTIVAL ber 9, 2008 – The hilarious MGM film Causeway St., Boston Hatchshell, on the Charles River, is Broadway’s new smash hit musical by photographs Isabella Stewart Now through August 11, 2008 - CELINE DION IN CONCERT – Boston every Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Gardner collected while traveling in Concerts by legends such as Al and it’s coming to you. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 – The For more info call 781-736-9577 or DIRTY DANCING – February 7th China in 1883. For this exhibition, Martino, These Three Tenors, Frank Canadian Pop sensation will perform log onto www.wcrb.com Rabbia has used these archival pho- Tenaglia, Joey Welz, Bobby Alto & through March 15, 2009. A movie seen in Boston, after a long run in Las by millions with an unforgettable tographs to create a video of an imagi- Buddy Mantia, Giuseppe Taormina, Vegas singing all her greatest hits such NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL nary landscape animated with her Mario Tacca & Mary Mancini,, Maria soundtrack and a story which touched as My Heart will Go On, The Power of Newport, Rhode Island the heart of a generation, is now a own drawings as well as other images Perry, Julian Sage, Tre Bella, Dan Love and many more. THE 2008 JVC JAZZ FESTIVAL and music. The result is a fantastical Colingo, Moreno Fruzzetti, Tony record-breaking stage show. Log th TINA TURNER – Sunday, Novem- August 8 through August 10 . Come narrative that is both contemporary Spavone, Cory Pesaturo, Michael onto www.broadwayacrossamerica.com ber 16, at 7:00 PM and Monday, and enjoy these days of great jazz on for more information and historical. Luisa Rabbia’s work is Ciulla, Pat Capuzzi and Dominic November 17, 7:30 PM. Check out three stages at historic Fort Adams deeply rooted in drawing, which she Mantuano, comprise non-stop live Tina Turner live in concert. The fabu- State Park. Performers Aretha sees as a platform that unites ratio- entertainment from opening to clos- lous performer has been wooing Franklin, Chris Botti, Wayne Shorter nal construct with the imagination. ing each day, on two stages. Visit the MUSIC audiences since the seventies with- Quartet and many others. Tickets are The dynamic tension that exists in Opera Pavilion featuring exhibits out ever losing ground. Topping the now on sale. Call: 877-655-4849. drawing between the figure and its from the Enrico Caruso Museum in BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION charts with songs like “What’s Love background, the being and becoming New York City and the Lanza Leg- 290 Northern Ave Boston, MA Got to Do With It”. For tickets call of space and time, has influenced end Archives in Los Angeles, the REGENERATION TOUR - Wednes- Ticketmaster at 617-931-2000 or DANCE much of Rabbia’s work with paper, Steve Kaufman art exhibit at the day, August 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM. 80’s www.ticketmaster.com papier-maché, porcelain and anima- Renaissance Providence Hotel, doz- pops stars coming together. Featur- THE CITI-WANG THEATRE tion. Luisa Rabbia was an Artist-in- ens of food and beverage stations ing The Human League, Belinda FENWAY PARK 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Residence at the Gardner in 2007. throughout the festival grounds, and Carlisle with ABC, A Flock of Seagulls 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA CINDERELLA – October 16-26, 2008 Summer Night many vendors of souvenirs and Ital- & Naked Eyes. NEIL DIAMOND – Saturday, Back by popular demand. This beau- Animation and Sound: ian-style goodies, including a loca- HOT STOVE, COOL MUSIC: THE August 23, 2008, 7:30 PM. Crooner tiful Kudelka’s version of the fairy tale Thursday, September 18, 7 PM tion for purchasing the recorded SUMMER SESSION – August 17, Neil Diamond will be the featured sum- is not the conventional rags-to-riches Luisa Rabbia and Fa Ventilato in materials of the featured performers. 2008 at 6:00 PM. This charity concert mer performer at Boston’s Fenway story, but a more contemporary tale of conversation. Memory and Invention Discover downtown Providence, features performances by sports and Park. Sweet Caroline, I Am I Say, the transforming power of love. and Personal Travel Scrapbooks Rhode Island and all that it has to music all-stars. For more information America and many more songs to be THE NUTCRACKER – November A conversation with Alan Chong. offer. Italian pride displaed all week- visit: www.hotstovecoolmusic.org. For sung! This legendary performer has 28th through December 27, 2008 – This Thursday, September 25, 6:30 PM end. Admission is free. For more in- tickets call 617-931-2000 or you may got it all! For tickets call 617-937-2000 production features the entire Ballet Chong is a curator of the collec- formation log onto log onto www. ticketmaster.com or log onto www.ticketmaster.com Company and more than 200 children tion, and Pieranna Cavalchini fol- www.providenceitalianfestival.com Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 8, 2008

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

British doctors are mystified by a man who Lady,” Rod COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED seems to be spontaneously turning into a Stewart sing- woman. Terry Wright, 60, a father of five, says ing “Every Pic- MAMA’S STUFFED MUSHROOMS that over the last 10 years he has lost his ture Tells a 1 package of medium or small white mushrooms beard and developed breasts. Local kids now Story,” and 25 Ritz or Hi Ho Snack Crackers call him “She-Man.” Tests confirm that Sonny and 4 tbs. Melted Butter or margarine of choice Wright has unusually high levels of the Cher singing “All I Ever Need Is You.” Some Place snack crackers in a plastic bag and crush into female hormone estrogen, but doctors have of the top record albums; Jesus Christ Su- crumbs by running a rolling pin over the crackers. Set so far found no cause. A distraught Wright perstar, All Things Must Pass (George crumbs aside in a medium size bowl. says he has no interest in changing sexes. Harrison), Pearl (Janis Joplin), and Tapestry Remove stems from mushrooms and set aside. With a “Doctors call me an interesting case, but I (Carole King). It was also the year The John slightly dampened paper towel, wipe clean each mushroom just want to go back to being a proper man.” F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, cap and stem. Set mushroom caps aside to be stuffed. A diabetic Illinois woman is recovering in in Washington, D.C. opened its doors. a hospital after her dog chewed off her big In 1970, “Let It Be,” “Jesus Christ Super- STUFFING: Chop up mushroom stems on a cutting board toe. Linda Flloyd, 56, who suffers numbness star,” and “Spirit in the Sky” mark the reli- and add to bowl of crushed snack crackers. Mix melted in her extremities, says she dozed off in the gious trend in rock music Natale reminds butter into this mixture. Set aside. afternoon with her 1-year-old miniature us in 1971, Priest Daniel Berrigan is charged Depending on size of mushroom caps, spray bottom of dachshund, Roscoe, snuggled at her feet and with conspiracy to kidnap Henry Kissinger. a baking tray. With a teaspoon add stuffing to each awoke several hours later to find Roscoe If you think you sound great singing in the mushroom cap. Larger mushroom caps may require more gnawing on her foot. Floyd cried out, and her shower, you may be right, a new study sug- stuffing. Add a dab of butter or margarine to top of stuffing daughter ran into the room. “I didn’t think gests. When researchers asked 150 randomly before baking. when I went in there I was going to see that, selected people to sing some simple songs, OPTIONAL: Sprinkle stuffed mushroom caps lightly with said Elizabeth Floyd, 23.” It’s hard to take in nearly 90 percent hit all the notes, while 100 Paprika. when you walk in a room and there’s a dog percent got the rhythms right being able to Place stuffed mushroom caps on baking tray with stuff- eating your mom.” sing passably may be an inborn trait that ing visible. Depending on size of mushroom tops, bake at A Nevada brothel offered an incentive of a helps people bond socially, study author 375°F or 400°F for 15 to 25 minutes. Check frequently. $50 gas voucher to all clients who purchased Simone Dalla Bella tells LiveScience.com. NOTE: Once Mama enjoyed a food item, she asked politely $300 worth of services. The vouchers sold out Dalla Bella says that people who can’t sing for the recipe from a neighbor or family friend. She would then in a week. to save their lives, divide into two groups: prepare the recipe for the family. Carlo Scostumato reminds us it was those who hear themselves hitting the wrong We enjoyed these on holidays when mushrooms were Napoleon who once said; “Prostitutes are a notes but can’t correct it, and the tone-deaf, available. Now that mushrooms are available daily in super- necessity: without them, men would assault who sincerely don’t know how terrible they markets, this recipe is easy to prepare and easy to add to a respectable women in the streets.” sound. Dalla Bella could not explain why so special meal. Going out with a bang, after the family of a many of the latter have tried out for Ameri- White River, Indiana man had some of his can Idol. cremated remains mixed into a fireworks The brilliant Lisa Cappuccio suggests, if you Vita can be reached at [email protected] shell that created a final burst in the sky must sing while bathing, do it under a for the finale of the town’s Fourth of July shower, not in the tub; the sound of running celebration. water is a great help. Gee, is Lisa speaking • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Self-defense, after a California woman from experience? Sounds like it. Wonder what been Lowell Street with Finding Bodies in All whipped out her .44-caliber Magnum and she sings under the shower? streetcars running above the Wrong Places began firing at the mice scurrying across the Peter Beatrice of Swampscott reminds us the street. Delta flight attendants floor of her trailer. She dropped the gun, and singing is every man’s bath right. The 37-acre neighborhood recently found the body of a it fired a bullet that pierced her knee, Yes, Romans do get fed up with the traffic, was labeled a slum, claimed 61-year-old passenger in bounced off a friend’s keychain, and grazed the strikes, the bureaucracy, said Mimi by City Hall and bulldozed the plane’s restroom after it his groin before coming to rest in his coin Murphy in National Geographic Traveler. But down. landed in Atlanta. pocket. they know it’s a privilege to live in a city The West End is still alive Police meanwhile in Mo- Both Barack Obama and John McCain are whose history and artistic treasures are because West Enders won’t bile, Alabama believe the left-handed, meaning that no matter who is unrivalled. The best place to glimpse the glory let it die. body found in a kitchen elected president in November, six of the last that was Rome, according to art historian Drugstore Clinics Coming freezer was the wife of an 12 commanders in chief will have been Stefano Aluffi-Pentini, is from the terrace of CVS, Walgreens may be- evangelical minister. He got southpaws. Only one person in 10 in the gen- the Tabularium, the ancient archive that is come major providers. Bos- himself arrested as he eral population is left-handed. part of the Capitoline Museum’s complex. ton Mayor Thomas Menino preached a sermon at a Wow! The average American spends over This standpoint offers “an exceptionally com- decried them saying drug- south Alabama church. $100 more a year on footwear than on prehensive vista of the Roman Forum and store clinics would “jeopar- Cops Get Medals vegetables. Palatine Hill,” with the Arch of Septimius dize patient safety” but Lynn for What? Speaking of vegetables, Frank Arricale Severus in the foreground and the Coliseum Nicholas, CEO of the Massa- Eight police officers in thinks the first thing that missionar- rising in the distance. A stroll down the chusetts Hospital Associa- Minneapolis raided the ies should teach cannibals is to become Cordonato Staircase — “designed by tion said, “Given the short- wrong house last year terri- vegetarians. Michelangelo” — and past the Coliseum even- age of access to primary fying the family. All the po- Mayor Tom Analetto of Medford thinks cab- tually leads to the Santi Quattro, a 12th cen- care, this (drugstore clinics) lice officers involved have bage is a friendly vegetable: when you cook tury church that in those lawless days was can only be a good thing in received medals which un- it in your apartment it goes up and down the “Rome’s sole fortified abbey.” The neighbor- the long run. derstandably has outraged hall and visits your neighbors. hoods north of the Tabularium are abuzz with Major health insurers are the family. Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald, says, social life. The Palazzo Franese — now the expected to cover visits to Three officers received “Vegetarians have never been able to explain French Embassy — is the city’s most splen- drugstore clinics. medals of valor and the why the first sin was the result of eating did palace. Beyond it lies Piazza Navona, The Department of Public other five got medals of fruit.” famed for its three majestic fountains, while Health expects licenses for commendation. The alluring Rosalie Cunio of Waltham the doomed masterpiece of ancient Rome, the the clinics to be granted in Perhaps, the medals were thinks the most enjoyable way to follow a Pantheon, rises majestically nearby. the fall. not such a good idea. vegetable diet is to let the cow eat it and take For know-it-alls! The most popular recur- yours in roast beef. ring character in the history of movies was One more time! Randy Price, news co- the role of Dracula. In one form or another 1st Generation anchor at WHDH-TV once served in 1971 to it’s been done 130 times. 1974 in the Air Force, broadcasting on the Why were the early Church’s first great Italian-American American Forces Radio and Television sopranos all men? Since women were not al- Service. Price once worked behind the scenes lowed to perform in church until the early Vita Orlando Sinopoli for a film and production company in Los 1800s, “castrati,” or castrated men, were Shares with us Angeles. He then went to KERO-TV in Bakers- used. The castrati were also used in many field, California where he anchored news opera roles in the 17th century and became a delightful recollection programs. In 1978, Price moved to WTVG-TV the world’s first superstars, sometimes earn- of her memories as a child in Toledo, Ohio where he anchored the ing millions of dollars. evening news until joining WBZ-TV. And then What internationally renowned gourmet growing up in he switched to WHDH-TV. A native of Baton chef was a spy for the Allies during World War Boston’s “Little Italy” Rouge, Louisiana, Price graduated from Loui- II? Julia Child. Julia’s culinary talents siana State University with a degree in developed later, after the war ended and after and a collection of speech. a stint at Paris’s Cordon Bleu. Italian family recipes Time for some reminiscing with the great What were three of the many classic films from the homeland. musicologist Albert Natale. Natale takes us that premiered in 1939? Gone With the Wind, back to the year 1971 when 200,000 rallied The Wizard of Oz, and Wuthering Heights. against the Vietnam War in Washington, It was a bumper year for Hollywood with Great as Gifts D.C. It was the year when Emmy Awards 400 films released. Other classics that year Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH went to The Carol Burnett Show, Sesame Street included Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Stage- or order an autographed copy from and All in the Family. Some of the hit songs of coach, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 that year; Michael Jackson singing “Got To Goodbye, Mr. Chips. The list goes on. Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling Be There,” Tom Jones crooning “ She’s a AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 8, 2008 Page 13

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Last week, I was talking sacrifice for the rest of the What was supposed to be a about the family staying at family. weekend stay turned out to the cottage in Maine for the About 8:00 P.M., the Andy be about a week and a half. month of August. Knowing family from Augusta arrived. Sinatra called Mr. Ray, the Dad, he would probably have I had a crush on their middle manager of the Seville and preferred to stay on the road daughter (she was 14 and I asked for a vacation. Mr. Ray, with the bands that played was 15) that I would carry knowing that the summer the county fairs throughout until I saw her walk down was always slow at the the- MGH Cancer Center execu- APRNs Erika Barrett, left, the northeast. He knew that the isle with a Pat Boone look ater, gave Carl permission tive director Dr. Tom Lynch and Maria Roche were family time was necessary, alike, six years later. Dad and I had a running buddy and Laura Pappano at among “The One Hundred” and reluctantly, he seldom and the boys played non-stop for a few more days. The only “The One Hundred” gala honorees at the Westin worked during the month of until around 10:00 P.M. It problem was that he didn’t fundraiser. Copley Place. August. was then time to quit as the have any money with him. (Photo by Roger (Photo by One of the exceptions was band members had to drive Lionel Lemeux, the man Farrington) Roger Farrington) a function that occurred in back to Boston, a 3 hour who owned the cottage next the middle of the month. The ride. Between 8:00 and door to Mike and Nara put voice,” Dinnerstein received In-Residence at Boston band was booked to play a 10:00, I danced with the Carl to work for fifty cents an the Classical Recording College in 1998, HSQ has wedding reception at the middle Andy girl, whose hour. He had to dig a drain- Foundation award in 2006 distinguished itself interna- Augusta House, a fashion- name was Judy. She was a age trench around the and 2007. tionally by championing the able hotel in Maine’s capi- sweet, innocent young teen cottage, and for the next few Working in the tradition of works of composers who per- tal city, and only a half hour from a relatively quiet back- days, earned his keep. the Hudson River School of ished in the Holocaust. In from our cottage. ground and I was a kid from We took a break one cloudy painting, Jim Schantz is a addition to working with Dad bribed the members of the streets of East Boston afternoon and headed out to Berkshire resident whose Schantz, HSW has also col- the band whom he wanted to and the North End. I think I the middle of the lake in my works have been displayed laborated with Christopher come to the lake and play for scared her away. She prefer- boat. Our idea was to reach and featured in exhibition Hogwood, Ned Rorem, Andre the crowd we had become red crew cuts and white the deepest part of the lake in major museums and pri- Previn, Sir Simon Rattle, friendly with. The bribe was bucks, I wore pointed toe and snorkel, looking for vate collections around the Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Lynn a lobster feed with steamers shoes, had a duck tail hair- whatever nature would show world, including the Berk- Harrell, Marta Argerich and all the summer fixin’s cut and the back of my shirt us. The wind began to blow shire Museum, the Spring- and the Philobolus Dance that accompany this type of collar was always up. Yup, I and blow hard. We climbed field Museum of Fine Arts, Company. a “Down Maine” cook out. think I scared her away. back in the boat and headed the Harrison Gallery in Tickets can be purchased The timing was perfect. Before I had left the Seville toward shore. I could see my Williamstown and Pucker by calling 857-222-TCMF The wedding reception was for the month, I had given father standing on the dock Gallery in Boston. (8263). For more informa- over by 6:00 P.M., and the another usher our address. waving for us to come in. Since its inception in tion about TCMF programs, band followed Dad’s direc- Carl Sinatra had become a Not knowing what was going 1986, the Hawthorne String visit www.terezinmusic.org. tions and appeared at Mike close friend from the time on, we just waved back. As Quartet (which consists of Enjoy! Barca’s cottage at 7:00. Mike we began working at the the wind increased, I pushed Boston Symphony Orchestra (Be sure to visit Hilda had floodlights surrounding theater together. The morn- the throttle of the outboard members violinists Ronan Morrill’s gardening Web site, his place and evening events ing after the band had played, engine to its fullest but Lefkowitz and Si-Jing www.bostongardens.com. usually occurred there. He, I was on my way to Mike we began going backward. Huang, violist Mark Ludwig, In addition to events covered his wife, Nara, Mom, Nanna and Nara’s cottage to help Somehow, we made it in to and cellist Sato Knudsen) and reported by the columnist, and Babbononno got things cleanup. Dad had volun- a cove near where our cot- has performed all over the “The Socially Set” is compiled ready for the arrival of the teered me the night before. tage was and towed the boat world, including appear- from various other sources band. Dad cooked the lob- Just as I approached their along the water’s edge until ances at such major festivals such as news and press re- sters and steamers while I place, I spotted Sinatra walk- we were at our place. as Tanglewood, Ravinia and leases, PRNewswire services, ran around as his “go-for” for ing down the road in my di- Dad was swearing in three Aspen. Appointed Quartet- etc.) the day. rection. He had gotten a few languages. We didn’t know By 7:30, everyone sat down days off and decided to accept what was wrong until he re- to eat at Mike’s home-made my invitation. The early layed the information that • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) picnic table and a couple of Greyhound bus that ran from we were being hit with a folding tables that were Boston to Augusta let him off hurricane named Diane. I tive, where BPHC will sup- form law, which added brought by invited neigh- on the main road just out- quickly beached the boat, ply businesses, churches, 360,000 adults to the ranks bors. Once everyone had side of Winthrop, Maine, and tied the bow to a tree and we community-based organiza- of the insured, many of them “pigged-out,” the musicians here he was. headed into the cottage. Dad tions and schools with edu- in Boston. One consequence uncovered their instru- Seeing that I was an only had already closed the shut- cational tool kits with mate- has been growing frustration ments. The bass player child, Dad, not knowing if I ters and we all stayed inside rials to promote healthy among patients and provid- turned his instrument over would make friends with any for the next few hours to ride lifestyles. Most importantly, ers about how primary care to Dad and the band started of the locals, had mentioned out the storm. members of the collabora- services are delivered. to play. Just as they began, that if any of my neighbor- Well, Hurricane Diane tive would identify strategies The 20-member Task Force the rest of the neighbors hood friends would like to finally passed to the north that can be shared across is comprised of leaders of gave them a round of ap- stay with us for a weekend and we had no damage to the entire city to prevent many of the city’s premiere plause to spark them on. I here or there, they would be the cottage. The lake had chronic disease. health care institutions, in- looked at Dad’s face and welcome. Carl would join churned up so much sand Demand on the primary cluding CEOs of hospitals and knew that this is where he with me hitch hiking to that my boat was buried on care system has increased community centers, insur- preferred to be, not hanging Augusta a few evenings a the beach. A branch had as a result of the state’s ers, and deans of schools of around a cottage relaxing for week to hang out with Judy fallen within inches of Dad’s landmark health care re- nursing and medicine. a month, but he made the Andy and her friends. pride and joy, his powder blue and white 54 Chevy BelAire, but there was no THE CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTER OF damage. After checking out our surroundings, Dad asked Babbononno, Sinatra and me to accompany him to check on Old Vic Gordon. His son, Arthur, and the family HEART DISEASE AND GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE had to go to Portland that GUM DENTAL RESEARCH STUDY morning, and knowing a Boston University School of Dental Medicine (on the Bleeding Gums Dental Study storm was coming, asked Boston Medical Campus) is seeking healthy volun- Seeking volunteers for a gum study in which a sor- Dad to check on Old Vic later teers who have gum disease and a healthy heart. in the day. We found Vic bitol chewing gum with additives will be tested. sitting on the front steps of Criteria to qualify are as follow: Qualified participants will be compensated with a the house whittling a piece • Healthy Male or Female ages 18-70 dental consultation (dental exam only) and monetary of wood. Dad asked him if • Must have 12 natural teeth to qualify compensation $50 for the first three visits at the he was OK and his reply • Must be available for 7 months end of each completed study visit (excluding screen- was, “Yup.” Dad then asked Enrolled participants will receive dental exams and ing visit) and $100 compensation with a teeth clean- if there was any damage to tests for risk factors of heart disease as part of the ing at the completion of the study. the house and he replied, study participation, and monetary compensation of Criteria: “Nope.” Then Dad asked if $25 for the first 5 completed study visits and $100 1. Healthy Male/Female 18-65 years of age there was any damage to the for the last 2 completed visits (total of $350 excluding 2. Must have a minimum of 20 natural teeth barn. Old Vic answered, initial screening visit). 3. Must be available for 8 weeks with 4 office visits “Don’t know, haven’t found it yet.” Please call 617-638-4571 for more information and Please call 617-638-4571 for more information! To be continued to schedule an appointment. GOD BLESS AMERICA Page 14 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 8, 2008

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) BACK WHEN I WAS A NORTH ENDER Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco Parish. His cousins lived on Fleet Street. They were the THE BIRTH AND DEATH OF GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI. It may Assenzas. Their apartment surprise many individuals to read what follows. I don’t re- faced Moon Street. member precisely where I read it, probably in a magazine. As a kid, we often visited The fact is that there is a little town in the State of Oregon them. Back then my brother called GARIBALDI. The news came while it celebrated the and me were slowly turning 200th anniversary of Garibaldi’s birth who was born on July into North End Sicilians, but 4, 1807 in the city of Nice (then part of the Kingdom of in 1955, my father decided Sardegna and Piemonte), and died in the island of Caprera to move to an Italian neigh- on June 2, 1882 when he was almost 75. Garibaldi’s birth borhood in lower Roxbury coincides with the celebrations in America, and elsewhere, near his work at Boston City of the Independence of the United States, while his death Hospital. came on the day of the advent of the Italian Republic (1946). That neighborhood also had many Irish families too. THE SHORT STORY OF A FEMALE RABBI. Although the 46 Lewis Street, North End, My mother who was Irish 37 Salutation Street, North number of Jews in Italy is tiny, barely 70,000, an unusual Boston. liked that demographic. End, Boston. and sensational news report appeared recently on the Eventually, my brother Italian American Press. We learn that the first Rabbi In the early to mid-fifties and me became Roxbury As I walked by Trani’s, I (female ... Rabbina) returned to the very roots of her Italian when either Truman or Ike Italians, but we didn’t for- noticed the barber shop heritage, to manage a Jewish Cultural Center in the city were presidents, I was a get our North End family next door looking across to where her father was born: at Lamezia Terme, in Calabria. North Ender. roots. Cooper Street and remem- The Rabbi’s name is Barbara Aiello and she is a member I was about five years old Recently while walking bered the hair salon above of the Sons of Italy Lodge #2782 in Brandenton, Florida. when I lived at 46 Lewis through the North End, I the barber shop was Ted Her father, Antonio Aiello grew up in the town of Street across from St. John’s thought back to my North Kennedy’s campaign head- Serrastretta, in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria and School where I was a kinder- End days with much fond- quarters when he ran served in the US Army as an ‘intelligence specialist’ dur- garten student. ness. I’m even kind of sorry, against Eddie McCormack ing WW2. It may seem stranger to many, but in Calabria Then, when we moved, my father didn’t keep us for U.S. Senate back in 1962. there are still families who claim Hebrew roots. Histori- we found ourselves at 37 there. Don’t ask me how I remem- cally, Calabria was, in ancient times, 50% Hebrew! Salutation Street and I While walking around the ber this, but I do. ended up in the first grade North End I ended up on If I keep on taking photos, ITALIANS WERE IN JAMESTOWN, VA, AFTER ITS at St. Anthony’s School. Salem Street. Don’t all roads I’m gonna have to get a good FOUNDING. An interesting discovery was recently made My father was born and in the North End eventually camera rather than those that among the first colonists that settled in Jamestown, raised in the Sacred Heart end up on Salem Street? cheapies for ten bucks. VA, there were Italians too in the first British colony es- tablished in North America, in 1607. The first Italian to land there was one Albino Lupo who arrived in Jamestown Thinking About Family in August with the second immigration wave. He was a stockholder by Sal Giarratani of the “Company of Virginia”. He was born in London in 1579 and was the son of Pietro (Peter) Lupo who was a cel- bad seemed to take over the ebrated violinist from Milano, and had become a member month. of the British Royal family. Back in 1962 my 14 year old cousin Nicky from east Somerville died in May, less than 2 months shy of his • Obamapalooza (Continued from Page 1) 15th birthday. (often between a bad choice There’s nothing wrong That August was a sad one and a worse one), choose with Americans casting for the entire Giarratani spending priorities that are their ballots for the person family. Nicky should have guaranteed to make people who makes you think, “Oh, I had his birthday party, his mad and constantly try to as- just love him!” The next time family had to visit him at suage the egos of political a new season of American Idol St. Michael’s Cemetery. blowhards who are all con- starts, you do that. As for the I still think of him every vinced they could do his job election of a president, per- August. better than he does it. haps between now and No- Dominic Giarratani, Sr. Then in 1989 on August Dominic Giarratani, Jr. What are the personal vember we could all start tak- 5th, my dad died after five qualities required in order to ing the stakes just a little Growing up, August was long years of illness. He seem gone. be able to perform these more seriously. always a happy month. Not never got to enjoy his retire- The last few years I functions? Youth, freshness © 2008 North Star Writers just because it was sum- ment. He was buried on make it a point to go to and high oratory don’t really Group. May not be republished mer time and beach time, August 9th because I didn’t the feasts especially the come to mind. without permission. but because my parents want anything to marr Fisherman’s Feast which wedding anniversary was August 10. always happens in August on August 10th and my I also think of my brother too. — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — mother’s birthday was because in August, it always You can’t bring back the THE August 24th. seemed like cake and ice- past but you can cherish the Johnny Christy Then as life moves on, the cream time. Those times memories. • East Boston (Continued from Page 1) The new design will include ing by over two hundred School on Border Street and Orchestra a reorganization of parking to spaces throughout East along Condor Street. improve access for busi- Boston. We are currently • Elimination of cut- nesses, new traffic signals at implementing new regula- through traffic on Bayswater MUSIC FOR ALL key intersections, shorter tions and installing signs on Street. OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 pedestrian crossings, and over a dozen streets includ- • A redesign of the Saratoga additional trees and land- ing sections of Bremen, Street and Chelsea Street scaping. The design will be Marginal and Bayswater intersection. finalized after a year-long Streets.” Later this Fall, the • Coordination with private community process. Con- existing parallel parking developments adjacent to struction is anticipated to on Sumner Street will be Central Square including the begin in the Spring of 2010. replaced by angle parking to Boston East residential The project will be managed provide approximately 60 project. by the Boston Transportation new spaces for residents. The East Boston Trans- Department. The Transportation Action portation Action Plan is the In addition, the city is Plan process has resulted in result of an extended com- expanding the Resident several other initiatives: munity process. Neighbor- Parking Program in East • Construction of the Mav- hood groups from Eagle Hill, Boston in an effort to pre- erick Street Gate by Mass- Jeffries Point and Orient vent commuter and airport port which allows access Heights, along with East Bos- parkers from monopolizing only for East Boston resi- ton Main Streets, contributed the limited on-street parking dents and further reduces to this effort. The Boston spaces in the neighborhood. cut-through traffic in the Transportation Department, Boston Transportation Com- neighborhood. in partnership with the Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, missioner Thomas J. Tinlin • Plans for safer pedestrian Boston Public Works Depart- The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 commented, “BTD will be crossings at several loca- ment, will lead the design expanding residential park- tions including at the Umana and implementation process. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 8, 2008 Page 15

Come Join the EXTRA Innings National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame by Sal Giarratani of New England Chapter, Inc. Bad News Bears “Impossible Dream” team Dodgers. In a 3-way trade, The old hometown team in 1967 recently passed the Sox also gave up Bran- “Taste of the North End” isn’t looking that good lately. away. don Moss and Craig Hansen. The AL West is killing them. He broke in with the Sox In return, the Sox get Ja- They’re great against lousy as a 28 year old rookie son Bay from the Pirates. 5th Annual Bocce Tournament teams like this lowly Mari- catcher in 1967. On the Bay at the moment is hitting ners, but shouldn’t they same day he died, former .282 with 22 homers to be? Sox manager Dick Williams Manny’s 20 home runs. Bay Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 1 pm Meanwhile, they’re getting was enshrined into the Hall was the 2004 NL Rookie of sandwiched in between the of Fame. the year. Langone Bocce Courts - Commercial Street (North End) Rays and Yankees like bad Dick Williams told Gibson Meanwhile Ken Griffey, to hang in there and in 1967 Jr., one of my favorite slug- $50.00 per player (2 players per team) baloney and I do mean balo- ney. was catcher for the Sox and gers now in the 600 HR club includes entry fee, tournament tee shirt, On paper, the Sox look Dick Williams. is now a member of the Chi- Joe Pace cookout, Spadafora Slush. good, but put them on the Gibson caught Billy Rohr’s cago White Sox. To raise funds for scholarships and the North End Community. field and the paper gets car- one hitter on April 14 that The ChiSox are hoping ried away in the wind. year. His lifetime average Griffey can help them hold Please complete the registration information requested and detach and return with check to They’re playing more like was .228 but he was a good onto their slim lead in the NIASHF - P.O. Box 130135 - Boston, MA 02113 the Bad News Bears. Things defensive catcher. AL West. For information please contact - Pam 781-956-7441 - Donato Frattaroli 617-367-5915 better change or it will The Sox were the Impos- Chris Zizza 508-341-9291 - Philip Frattaroli 781-588-3911 be as they say “wait ‘til next sible Dream in ’67 and after Yankees Much year!” spending 10 years in the mi- Improved nors, it was also Russ Gib- with I-Rod PLAYER NAME(S) ______son’s Impossible Dream too. Lester Ascends The Yankees picked up the Address ______to Ace Level Manny to LA, 36-year-old Ivan Rodriguez The more we see of Jon and hope I-Rod still has it as City or Town ______Phone: ______Lester pitching, the more Griffey Lands in both a hitter and catcher. _____ Player ($50.00) Please circle shirt size S M L XL XXL I think he is fast becom- Chicago With I-Rod and A-Rod, ing the ace of this team. The Boston Red Sox finally the Yankees could be rid- He reminds me of Sonny dumped Manny Ramirez ing these hot rods into • Progressive or Regressive Siebert from those ’60s sending him to Joe Torre’s postseason. LEGAL NOTICE teams. A solid lefty on the (Continued from Page 4) Commonwealth of Massachusetts mound. The Trial Court their incorporation into the From being on the brink of Probate and Family Court structure of our society? life and death to being on the Department MIDDLESEX Division As abortion has dimin- brink of being the team’s ace Docket No. 08P2995EP1 ished the value of human is one amazing baseball In the Estate of life, opening the door to fur- story. GABRIEL NICHOLAS FISHER ther abuse such as euthana- Jon Lester is everything Late of WATERTOWN sia; gay marriage distorts the people thought he would be. In the County of MIDDLESEX Date of Death May 8, 2008 purpose of marriage which He is the Sox future. is natural in purpose, but Di- NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF COPY OF WILL vine in origin. It diminishes Russ Gibson from To all persons interested in the above the value of traditional fam- ’67 Dream Team captioned estate, a petition has been pre- ily life which is the bedrock sented praying that a document purport- upon which a nation is built Passes Away ing to be the last copy of will of said decedent be proved and allowed, and that DAVID P. and becomes one more crack Russ “Gibby” Gibson a MURRAY of WATERTOWN in the County of in its foundation. rookie on the Red Sox MIDDLESEX be appointed executor, named in the will to serve without surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT adored, glorified, loved and pre- adored, glorified, loved and preserved AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN served throughout the world now O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) throughout the world now and for- ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for and forever. Sacred Heart of ON AUGUST 18, 2008. Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, In addition, you must file a written affidavit us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray worker of miracles, pray for us. of objections to the petition, stating specific for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, St. Jude, help of the hopeless, facts and grounds upon which the objection prayforus.St.Anthony,mostloving pray for us. is based, within thirty (30) days after the protector and wonder worker, pray return day (or such other time as the court, forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday Saythisprayer9timesadayand on motion with notice to the petitioner, may and by the 8th day your prayer will be by the 8th day your prayers will be allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. answered. It has never been known to answered. It has never been fail. Publication must be promised. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, known to fail. Publication must be My prayers have been answered. ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at promised. My prayers have been Favor received. P.G. CAMBRIDGE this day, July 14, 2008. A.L. answered. L.M.D.P.D. John R. Buonomo Register of Probate LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Department The Trial Court Department MIDDLESEX Division Probate and Family Court MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. 08P2461EP1 Department Docket No. 08P2993EP1

In the Estate of r MIDDLESEX Division In the Estate of MALCOLM V. MCLEAN Docket No. 08P3247EP1 ANN FRANCES FITZGERALD AKA In the Estate of Late of WATERTOWN MALCOLM VINCENT MCLEAN

PATRICIA L. DELPH In the County of MIDDLESEX Late of WILMINGTON Credit: Kris Leifu

Late of ASHBY Date of Death April 8, 2008 In the County of MIDDLESEX Photo In the County of MIDDLESEX NOTICE OF PETITION Date of Death March 5, 2008 Date of Death June 13, 2008 FOR PROBATE OF WILL NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION To all persons interested in the above FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL captioned estate, a petition has been pre- To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above sented praying that a document purport- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- ing to be the last will of said decedent be sented praying that a document purport- sented praying that a document purport- proved and allowed, and that DONNA MARIE ing to be the last will of said decedent be I=:6AI:GC6I>K:C:>A9>6BDC9:ME:G>:C8: ing to be the last will of said decedent be COFFEY of STOUGHTON in the County of proved and allowed, and that MALCOLM proved and allowed, and that SCOTT L. NORFOLK and GEORGE E. KINCAID JR. Of STEPHEN MCLEAN also known as M. WILSON of FOX LAKE in the State of ILLINOIS NATICK in the County of MIDDLESEX be ap- STEPHEN MCLEAN of ANDOVER in the be appointed executor, named in the will to pointed executors, named in the will to serve County of ESSEX be appointed executor, serve without surety. without surety. named in the will to serve without surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE C9 A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2008. ON AUGUST 27, 2008. ON AUGUST 18, 2008. / In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit A>K:G68>C<( %%E#B# of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection HJE:G9>6BDC9-/%%E#B# is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, I>8@@:IH'%>C69K6C8:'*6II=:9DDG on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, GdjiZ&6>c:Vhi7dhidc +&,+& "*+,"(.%% ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this day, July 30, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, July 23, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, July 14, 2008. DcI]Z7ajZA^cA Z hj[[dad `Ydlch#Xdb John R. Buonomo John R. Buonomo John R. Buonomo Register of Probate Register of Probate Register of Probate Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 8, 2008

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB ORNER ALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. C T by Richard Preiss a museum here. Pictures galore all-around. Rocky Marciano, Marvelous Mar- DOWN MEMORY LANE — It campus of Boston University vin Hagler, and scores of was 20 years ago (August 9, the weekend of March 20-22. other celebrities from the 1988) that Wayne Gretzky That’s a very realistic goal fight world. Check it out. was traded by the Edmonton for the women’s hockey Charlie Tartaglia the owner Oilers to the Los Angeles program at Harvard, where stopped by our table and said, Kings. The Great One had the team has earned a berth “Hello!” led the Oilers to four Stanley in the NCAA tournament in Cup championships in five each of the past six seasons Matt Parlov, of Yugosla- years and was a newlywed and has advanced to the via, passed away, at the age when the transaction took Frozen Four in four of those of 59. He was the World place, having married ac- years. Light-Heavyweight Cham- tress Janet Jones less than pion, in 1978. He made two a month before the deal OLYMPIC BASKETBALL — defenses of his title and occurred. Usually summer is the off- retired with a 24-3-2, (12 Surprisingly, the loss of season in the NBA with the KOs) record. Matt also won Gretzky didn’t seem to have only action coming in the a Gold Medal at the 1972 that much of a negative ef- form of short week-long Olympics. As a professional fect for Edmonton. The Oil- leagues where newly drafted Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Vito Antoufermo — both he fought, the best fighters ers went on to win the 1990 players and others who Middleweight Champion Greats. of his era. Macka Foley, Stanley Cup without him. played bench roles are given Matt Franklin, John Con- Gretzky did come as adver- a chance to show what they teh, Marvin Johnson, Tony tised to L.A. but it took him can do. Winner and new World does battle with, Bernard until 1993 to win the Cup Once every four years, Welterweight Champion, Hopkins in Atlantic City, Mundine, Marvin Camel, to name a few. Rest in Peace! with the Kings. The Great however, there’s summer Antonio Margarito 37-5-0, New Jersey at the Board- One went on to play for the basketball action with a (27 KOs). He stops the un- walk Hall, as Super-middle- St. Louis Blues and the lot more meaning. It takes defeated 32-0-0, (26 KOs), weights. Remember Christy Mar- tin 47-5-3, (31 KOs). She re- New York Rangers before re- place as part of the Olympic WBA Welterweight Cham- November tiring in 1999. He’s now the Games and this year the pion, Miguel Cotto, at 2:05 22nd, Saturday, Ricky Hat- cently fought to a draw with Valarie Mahfood 19-14-4, head coach of the Phoenix men’s event will feature 28 of the 11th round. Antonio ton, 43-1-0, (31 KOs), England Coyotes. NBA players representing Margarito, at the MGM wars with Paul Malignaggi (9 KOs), in Texas for the NABF Middleweight title 19 NBA teams and eight Grand, Las Vegas won in of New York, 24-1-0, 5 K Os, ACROSS THE RIVER — The different nations. Teams fea- this, a Puerto Rican, versus in Las Vegas. I think this The Welterweight division Harvard University women’s turing NBA players in addi- Mexican War Classic. In an will be a great fight. Which hockey team will open the tion to the United States expected Pier Four battle. one of you is the best? is quite an interesting one. Ring Magazine has the season on the road during include Spain, Argentina, Margarito was relentless in December the weekend of October 31- Germany, China, Russia, his pursuit for victory in this 6th, Saturday, Oscar De La welterweight division rat- ings in its September issue. November 1, taking on Quin- Lithuania and Australia. No war. Never giving up. A true Hoya 38-5-0, (30 KOs), will nipiac on Halloween night player on the Celtics roster demonstration of “The will battle with TBA, Junior #1. Miguel Cotto, #5 Anto- nio Margarito, World Cham- before moving on to New Jer- is participating this time to Win!” This match will Middleweight. The world sey to face Princeton. The around but Kevin Garnett surely be recorded, in box- has been talking, I hear pion The Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather 39-0-0, #2 Crimson, ranked number 1 and Ray Allen were members ing history, as one of its about a rematch with in the nation for much of of the Gold Medal winning favorites. Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Shane Mosley 44-5-0, #3 Carlos Quintana 25-1-0, #4 last season, then return to Team USA at the 2000 Mayweather, the Pretty Cambridge for a home-open- Games in Australia. UP-COMING FIGHTS AND Boy. What do you think? … Paul Williams 33-1-0, #6 Zab Judah 36-5-0, and #7 ing weekend, facing Rens- Argentina is the defend- BOXING EVENTS! Big Bucks $$$$. selaer on November 7 and ing Olympic Champion while August Joshua Clottey 34-2-0. th Union on November 8. Spain is the reigning World 13 , ESPN2, Joel Julio Georges Cafe’ Brockton, The regular season will Champion. The most promi- versus Jose Varela and Jimmy Connors, Ring 4 Down Pugs Alley with the Boys of Boxing! consist of 22 ECAC contests, nent team without any in another match Joe President Mickey Finn, two Beanpot Tournament NBA players is Greece — a Greene versus opponent Austin Killeen, Tommy Down Memory Lane Ring Magazine July 1978, games and five additional European powerhouse that Jose Miguel Torres in Martini, Iron Mike Pusateri, non-conference matchups. features home-grown talent. Florida. Both are Junior and myself got together. Boston Harvard Club. Frank (Tiger) Moore defeats Joe The 2008-2009 season It’s a testament to how far Middleweight fights. We had a great time It is like marks Harvard’s 31st year of international basketball has th Mereault with a stoppage in 30 , ARD, John Ruiz fights women’s varsity hockey, as come when any of four Nicolay Valuev in Germany the final round of their eight rounder and has his hands well as the 10th anniversary teams could win this tourna- for the WBA Heavyweight of the Crimson’s 1999 na- ment. Team USA, with play- Championship. raised in victory. Winning on this card were also Young tional championship team. ers such as Kobe Bryant, October The team is coming off a Carmelo Anthony and Jason 11th, Saturday on Showtime, Charles Cox, Roberto Co- lon, and Jose Martinez. stellar campaign that saw Kidd (to name but three), Chad Dawson, Connecticut Harvard vault to the top of along with well-respected 26-0-0, (17 KOs,) Rock and 1978 World ratings have Middleweights, in two greats the national rankings before head coach Mike Krzyzewski Rolls with the man from losing to No. 5 Wisconsin, (the head mentor at college Florida, Antonio Tarver 27- Marvin Hagler, and Vito Antuofermo, and the tough 4-1, in the NCAA Frozen powerhouse Duke) certainly 4-0, (19 K Os), on Showtime! Four semifinals last April in present an imposing chal- 11th, In Germany. Samuel junior welterweight, Tony Petronelli. Our prayers are Duluth, Minnesota. The lenge and may well win the Peter 30-1-0, (23 KOs), Crimson finished the con- gold. 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