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A memorial wreath placed at the grave of Paul Revere with members of the ROTC and The re-enactment of the Paul Revere ride begins the Boston City Councilor Sal Lamattina 3rd from right and State Representative Aaron journey to Lexington from Boston’s Hanover Street. Michlewitz.

News Briefs EAST BOSTON PARTICIPATES IN by Sal Giarratani Jazz Week Boston 2010 Officially proclaimed by both Boston Give Chiofaro a Break Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Kudos to City Councilor John Tobin for wanting Cambridge City Council and coordinated to know why the Menino administration is block- and promoted for the fourth consecutive ing construction of waterfront towers that could year by JazzBoston, Jazz Week ’10: pay up millions in property taxes. Said Tobin, “Why Made in Boston, Played in Boston will is the city turning its nose up at all this potential feature more than 200 events that offer tax revenue? I will call the BRA director and ask a look to the future and a nod to the past. him what is preventing the city from moving this It will showcase everything from films, project forward.” Tobin believes moving swiftly to children’s events, and electronic music approve Chiofaro’s plans to replace the Harbor programs to tributes to influential fig- Garage with a $1 billion project next to the New ures in the city’s rich jazz history. England Aquarium. Even more exciting is East Boston’s Menino opposes the plan calling it a “stairway participation of Jazz Week by hosting 10 to heaven.” The mayor needs to get over his moody nights of live jazz. All shows will be blues over replacing a garage with a 40-story office performed at 80 Border Street, Cultural building and a 59-story condo/hotel skyscraper Exchange Center, East Boston under the that would generate $18 million annually in real direction of Fran Rowan. “I am abso- estate taxes. lutely thrilled to bring Jazz Week to East Menino says it is not about the money but Boston. 80 Border Street, Cultural “about planning a city.” Also, adding, “We have to Exchange is proud to be the coordina- balance what we’re doing.” tors of this 10 day event and it wouldn’t What about the people who abut the property? be possible without the sponsor’s finan- What do they want ... we are not into harebrain cial support,” she said. Sergio Bellotti of SpaJazzy ideas? Jazz Week East kick off is on Friday, Recently, the Boston Redevelopment Authority April 23, 2010 with a “Tribute to New day, April 24, starting at 10:30 AM at issued new height guidelines for the Greenway Orleans Jazz – Kid Jazz Walk. Kids will ZUMIX, 260 Sumner Street, East Bos- limiting buildings top no more than 20 stories. leave from 80 Border Street Cultural ton, MA. Other performances include th BRA director John Palmieri says the ball is in Exchange Center at 1:00PM led by Todd SpaJazzy on Sunday, April 25 (spon- Chiofaro’s court saying, “we are waiting for them.” Brunel, Mike Carey, Forbes Graham and sored by Italia Unita), The Al Vega Trio th Chiofaro keeps repeating that the 20-story Gary Fieldman, in the fashion of the old on Monday, April 26 , Paul Broadnax on th height limit doesn’t make economic sense for time New Orleans Jazz bands. That Tuesday, April 27 , Nick Grondin Jazz th him. Palmieri says he wants the right kind of evening Sergio Salvatore will perform at Band, Wednesday, April 28 and much development, but what the BRA and the mayor’s Zumix, 260 Sumner Street, East Boston more. For a complete listing of events office sees as right is keeping a 7-story garage at 7PM (please note, this is the only show log onto www.jazzweekeast.org. For more alive endlessly. performed at ZUMIX). Master Workshop information call 617-510-7011. Dona- with Sergio Salvatore will be on Satur- tions will be accepted at all shows.

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MassGOP Endorses Republican Candidates for Statewide Office THE CHARACTER OF ROMAN STRUCTURES Republican delegates from Boston supported the nomi- The shape, nature or char- ORDERS OF height and spacing of the nation and endorsement of Charlie Baker for Governor at acteristics of all structures ARCHITECTURE columns and the curvature the 2010 Republican State Convention in Worcester on that have been built at any of all horizontal and vertical Saturday, April 17. time or place in history have lines to correct optical illu- The over one hundred delegates from Boston joined 3,500 been influenced by their sion. It is said that the typi- other delegates and guests at the convention, which brought geographic location, geology, cal Greek Temple was mans' IONIC together Republicans from 40 senatorial districts and 351 climate, religious beliefs most nearly perfect creation. cities and towns across Massachusetts. or social attitudes. Under- CORINTHIAN When the Romans con- “The 2010 Massachusetts Republican ticket is the best standing these influences is quered the Greeks they we’ve had in decades. I’m proud to stand with these men prerequisite to an under- accepted and used the and women who will restore balance in state government. standing of the architecture Doric, Ionic and Corinthian All of them share our Republican vision for creating jobs, of any country. Orders but added two more controlling spending and lowering taxes. Powerful change Roman building was influ- of their own design. These will result when our great candidates and our motivated enced by the availability of DORIC two are called the Tuscan, grassroots efforts combine this election season,” said marble, materials for mak- which is not fluted, and sec- Jennifer Nassour, Chairman of the Massachusetts Repub- ing brick, chalky deposit ondly the Composite, which lican Party. called tufa (which also made is a combination of Ionic and TUSCAN The Massachusetts Republican State Committee en- excavations for the cata- COMPOSITE Corinthian. dorsed the following candidates for statewide office at the combs practical), excellent The Romans generally and the horizontal structure convention: sand and gravel, a clean above it which is called the built their buildings first earth called pozzolana which entablature. The Greeks and then applied the or- Governor – Charlie Baker helped in making a strong developed three orders of ar- ders as decoration later. Lieutenant Governor – Sen. Richard Tisei and durable concrete, and by chitecture. These are called Parts of structures are still Treasurer – Rep. Karyn Polito exposure to the work of Doric, Ionic and Corinthian standing even though the Auditor – Mary Connaughton Phidias and the "golden age" and were used as structural decorative features were re- Secretary of the Commonwealth – William Campbell of Athens. elements as well as decora- moved centuries ago. The **Kamal Jain, candidate for Auditor, The Greeks had developed tive features. Structure and two very important structural qualified for the Republican ballot as well.** a civilization of the highest ornament were blended into contributions made by the order. When the Romans one. Romans were the use of David Trumbull is the chairman of the Boston Ward Three conquered the Greeks they For example, the columns concrete and the employ- Republican Committee. Boston’s Ward Three includes the North brought many Greeks back that held up the structure ment of the arch to cover End, West End, part of Beacon Hill, downtown, waterfront, to Rome and used them as were also the predominant large areas, thus bringing Chinatown, and part of the South End. servants and tutors. These decorative feature. Removal the element of space into tutors and the high degree of the columns would cause their architecture. They of Greek cultural develop- serious structural problems. didn't invent the arch but ment greatly influenced all The Classical Greeks spent were the first to use it to any EVERETT CITY COUNCILOR of Roman life including their about five hundred years great extent. architecture. working on and improving Sal DiDomenico Wins Senate Seat An order of architecture is all features of their temples, NEXT ISSUE: On Tuesday, April 13, a column sitting on its base such as the thickness, The Roman Forums 2010, Everett City Councilor Sal DiDomenico won the Democratic primary for a Who Will Be Boston’s Next Mayor? state Senate seat repre- senting parts of Cambridge, by Sal Giarratani Boston and Somerville. The Right now, there’s a big lull I’ve been around politics a ministration building back race included six Demo- when it comes to talking out long time. I even remember in my childhood. He was cratic candidates and loud about Boston’s next chatting with legendary Bos- dubbed, “Mayor of the Poor” DiDomenico topped the mayor. Eventually, Boston ton Mayor James Michael and was responsible for re- ticket by roughly 100 votes. Mayor Thomas Menino will Curley back on the cam- building Boston City Hospi- The final special election leave City Hall and return paign trail when he was 81 tal during his mayoral will be held on May 11, 2010. to private life. The five- years old and I was only terms. His picture hangs no term record-setter has been seven. The other day when more than two and a half mayor so long we’re starting I was over at the Boston blocks from his birthplace on PATRONATO PENSIONE INAS/USA/CISL to forget who he replaced. Of Medical Center’s Emer- Northampton Street near course, I haven’t. He re- gency Department, I came Harrison Avenue. 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Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Robert J. “Bobby D.” 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 DeCRISTOFORO e-mail: [email protected] obert J. “Bobby D.,” everything in his life to Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com DeCristoforo a life- those who were less Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly R long North End fortunate. He reached out Published weekly by resident passed away every day of his life to Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, suddenly on April 19, 2010. others — especially the Boston, MA 02113 The loving son of the late youth of Boston. Bobby USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Fiore and Barbara (Hughes) lived by the adage ‘God POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the DeCristoforo and beloved never made a BAD KID.’ POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 brother of Deborah A. and Bobby never quit ‘doing James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Joseph R. DeCristoforo of his thing’. He continued to 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 the North End. Bob was a stay in touch with his old Vol. 114 - No. 17 Friday, April 23, 2010 Charlestown High School CCHS pals. He never let us teacher, President and founder of the North down. I am sure many of you remember GUEST EDITORIAL End Against Drugs with their motto “It’s All seeing Bobby on National TV with his Sox About Family,” The President of the Andy jersey on in St. Louis when the Sox swept CLOSING THE BOOK ON CLOSING LIBRARIES Puopolo Club, the Chairman of the North End the Cardinals to win the World Series in by Sal Giarratani Waterfront Public Safety Committee and a 2004. How appropriate was that? Watch I am appalled at the decision by the Boston Public member of the North End/Waterfront the replay of the 1975 World Series Game Six Library to close four neighborhood branches to save Neighborhood Council, a member of the — he was on the field right next to the money in the budget (Final chapter for four Hub North End Athletic Association, the Boston Red Sox dugout patting Carlton Fisk on the libraries, April 7). The four branches to be closed are Red Sox Rookie League and a volunteer for back when he scampered home after his the Faneuil in Brighton, Washington Village in South the Special Olympics. Bobby was a dedicated historic homer. If you watch the same Boston, Lower Mills in Dorchester and Orient Heights employee for over forty years for the Red game — he was seen in right field patting in East Boston. One angry mom from East Boston Sox and the Bruins and Celtics for ten years. Dewey Evans on the back when he made stated her frustration saying, “I feel like we’re on the wrong side of the tunnel.” Personally, I think it is offi- Bob was instrumental in bringing the “Bells his game saving catch. That man got cials at the Boston Public Library who view the need of Remembrance” to the North End in around.” for branch libraries with tunnel vision and forgetting memory of the lives lost on September 11, Appropriately, the Boston Red Sox awarded the children being served at these branches. 2001. He had a very popular newspaper Bobby with a World Series Ring for his many According to the news story, the library system spent column Bob D’s Beat in the Charlestown years of dedicated service in 2007! over a half million dollars in overtime pay last year Patriot, Charlestown Bridge, and the Post- Funeral arrangements from the Murphy and most of it went to Sunday hours at the Copley Gazette for many years, touching all of our & Turnbull Funeral Home, 322 Bunker Square main branch. Perhaps, if they closed down on Sundays at Copley Square, they could keep these four communities’ lives and hearts. Hill Street, Charlestown, MA on Monday, branches slated to be closed open. Also, curtailing Recalling many fond memories of Bob, April 26, 2010 at 9:15AM. Funeral Mass to hours at all branch libraries could also help do the good friend Dave McKay said, “I met Bobby be held at St. Francis de Sales Church, same thing. D at Christopher Columbus High School. You Charlestown at 10:00 am. Relatives and Closing libraries out in our neighborhoods is penny- could always count on Bobby. We worked friends invited. wise and pound foolish. These branches libraries keep together for many years. Our common Visiting hours will be Sunday, April 25, our kids focused on learning and out of trouble. We bond as friends were the youth of Boston 2010 from 2:00PM to 7:00PM. need to find a better solution than the one given by and their betterment. Bobby D will be missed In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bobby’s BPL officials. It is time for the mayor and Boston City Council to advocate strongly for our children and the for years to come in this great city. name may be made to the St. Francis need for libraries in neighborhoods across the city. Bobby was a true follower of St. Francis — de Sales Building Fund, 303 Bunker Hill the Patron of Columbus HS. He gave Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129. Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Award Mariner’s House = FR. JOHN KILMARTIN FEBRUARY 1, 1960 - APRIL 17, 2010 Fr. John Kilmartin and devotion. Fr. John has F.D.P. Rev. Fr., Pastor of served as a Consulate of St. Joseph-St. Lazarus Missionary Delegation Church, East Boston Mother of the Church. He passed away on Saturday, served for many years as April 17th 2010 at the the Chaplin for the House age of 50. of Correction in Sharon He is the loving son of and Middleton. Along with The FOCCP thank the Mariner’s House in Boston’s North End for the use of the facilities for their meetings. In Hannah “Ann” (Smillie) Fr. John’s dedication to photo: Martha Baillagreon (center) accepts a check from Kilmartin of England and the priesthood, he was a Joanne Hayes Rines on the left and Anne Devlin the late William Kilmartin. devoted son and brother. Tagliaferro. Dear brother of Clive A Concelebrated Fun- Kilmartin of England and eral Mass with his Excel- the late Michael Kilmartin lency Bishop Robert and his surviving wife F. Hennessey will be Tracey and their daughter Lisa, also of celebrated on Saturday, April 24th, 2010 England. at 11:00AM in St. Joseph-St. Lazarus John Kilmartin was born in Scotland on Church, 59 Ashley Street, East Boston. February 1, 1960. He studied in England, Visiting hours will be held in the Church on Ireland and Rome and was ordained a Friday, April 23rd from 3:00PM to 8:00PM. Don Orione Father in June 1986 in his Services will conclude with Fr. John being native parish in England. Father John was laid to rest with his Don Orione Brothers assigned to be a Rector of the Madonna and Sisters at Holy Cross Cemetery in Queen of the Universe National Shrine Malden. in East Boston in 1987. In November In honoring Fr. John’s memory, a of 2000 he was installed as Pastor of memorial donation may be made to his St. Joseph-St. Lazarus Church in East adored St. Joseph-St. Lazarus Parish, 59 Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, Boston where he served with dedication Ashley Street, East Boston, MA 02128. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 23, 2010 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD EARNINGS ARE PROPELLING THE MARKET by Sal Giarratani JP Morgan’s net is up 85% they will probably be reversed and a 2.2% rise in clothing as the economy firmed, and and flow to the bottom line,” sales, yet high unemploy- Remembering the Legacy of it led major banks higher Smith says. JP Morgan’s to- ment, light credit, state bud- with better than expected tal credit reserves top $3.9 bil- get deficits, and weak con- The Boston Tea Party first quarter income. CEO lion or 5% of loans. Most big struction activity are signifi- I remember like yester- Most people are taking Jamie Dimon was more up- banks are over-reserved ac- cant restraints on the recov- day, the two-year long cel- more from government than beat about the economy than cording to Smith. They plan ery as the massive stimulus ebration Boston experienced giving it. To these hapless he was previously stating on increasing small business wanes. Scot Brown, Chief back during America’s Bi- folks, government has be- that a clear and broad based loans to $30 billion by year Economist at Raymond centennial. Boston’s motto: come as addictive as crack improvement should con- end and add nearly 9,000 James, may increase his “Where it all began” and “The cocaine. People need govern- tinue in a strong economy. employees. Bank loan modi- forecast on GDP growth to past is prologue.” Back in ment handouts and are The nation’s biggest bank fication, which the Obama 4½%, up ½ point. There is no 1975-76, we Americans still afraid to do for themselves. earned $3.3 billion in its 1st administration is pressing reason for the Fed to raise understood what the War of They seem willing to follow quarter or .74¢/share, on banks to do more of, to strug- interest rates anytime soon, Independence was all about. orders as long as those revenue of $28.3 billion. Ana- gling homeowners since Brown said. Oracle is buying We still understood what the checks keep coming from lysts expected .64¢/share. JP 2009 when government sub- a software firm in Waltham Bill of Rights signified. We Uncle Sam. Today, we do ap- Morgan gained 4% on Bank sidies by banks tells you the for $680 million. Phase For- still appreciated our political pear to have become that of America’s earnings due recovery is going to be hun- ward, Inc., which manages liberties and our economic nation of sheep long ago out this Friday. What we have gry for it and it’s driven by the clinical drugs and medical freedom. We knew that the written about. seen from JP Morgan should economy. It’s a matter of devises, with revenues of original Tea Party in 1773 Government keeps suck- extend to the other banks re- people’s willingness to borrow, $213 million and net income wasn’t really about tea but ing us in with offers many porting next week. Citigroup and not the banks willing- of $8 million is being snapped about our right to be free of just can’t refuse. Soon we jumped 7% and Wells Fargo ness to lend. It’s driven by the up by a west coast company. oppressive government. will differ very little from 3%. It will report next week. economy. Inflation is tame as Oracle will pay $17/share in I wonder aloud where folks Soviet citizens of the sixties. JP Morgan’s investment Bernanke, the Fed Chair, is cash, a 30% premium over like Thomas Jefferson, People vote and pretend it bank noted $2.5 billion, but standing pat on interest rates the $13 stock price. Chase Alexander Hamilton, Patrick means something. Most of retail banking lost $131 mil- and may not increase them Forward has been used in Henry, Samuel Adams, us think all our elected offi- lion, and credit cards lost for at least six months. Re- over 10,000 clinical trials. George Washington and cials are useless. Everyone $303 million. Overall credit tail sales rose more than ex- Butler Bank of Lowell was Paul Revere would be stand- days, “Throw the bums out” losses totaled $7.9 billion, pected in March, and con- closed by the SEC, the first ing today. Would they align but rarely do. The Obama what analysts had expected. sumer prices were little bank to fail in Massachu- themselves with a govern- Administration along with The firm set aside $7 billion changed as the economy con- setts. It had a negative net ment growing in power or Democrats in both Houses of for loan losses down 30% from tinues to expand without fu- worth and taken over by an would they be supporting Congress are driving us last year. It also set aside $2.3 eling inflation. Consumer out of state bank. today’s Tea Partiers worried closer and closer to a social- billion for litigation over prices rose 0.1% in March. Goldman Sachs was ac- about where our govern- ist type of government where mortgages and a fight with Wall Street expected a 1.2% cused of fraud by the SEC for ment was taking us? Some- they control us. Most people Washington Mutual bondhold- gain while prior months were selling mortgages and betting thing is terribly wrong when just go along for the ride as ers. They are predicting that revised upward. Sales on them to fail. The investors most people just watch gov- long as there’s something in as we go forward the credit climbed 7.8% versus a year lost close to $1 billion. The ernment taking control over it for them. Our Bill of Rights losses will be less than what ago, the biggest jump in over mortgages were slated to fail so much of our lives and tell- is threatened as is our con- they are today. The loan four years, but consumer and Goldman had insurance ing us what’s good for us stitution from those in power losses are becoming less and prices rose .2% in March, ac- on them and stood to profit if since we all must be so stu- who think the US Constitu- less and will not need the pro- cording to the Labor Depart- they declined in value. They pid and in need of its direc- visions they have already set ment. The Federal Reserve were sold to two European tion for our own good. (Continued on Page 14) up. Credit stabilization is the said its Beige Book survey banks that bought the secu- big take away said William reported that 11 of the 12 dis- rities and lost over $1 billion. Smith, head of money man- tricts were flat. “With the sup- The stock of Goldman fell over agement from Sam Advisors, port from fiscal policy set to 30 points on the news and which has stakes in all the diminish in the coming Goldman’s Paulson was in- BOSTON RESIDENTS big banks. 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Pataki said: “235 years ago today, Paul Revere em- barked from this place on his historic ride warning the people that their freedom was Scott Bauer at the Revere America table in danger. The people joined together. They at the Prado in Boston’s North End. defeated liberty’s enemies. Our unwaver- ing commitment to freedom has been the to repeal and replace ObamaCare with the cornerstone of a nation that has prospered responsible reforms our healthcare system and flourished. needs and that the people want. “In recent years, that has changed in Today’s Revere America rally is part of a alarming ways. Washington liberals have three-day, six-state tour that spans across enacted one policy after another that chip the country, and that will ultimately take away at our precious freedoms and threaten the Revere America petition drive to all 50 to change the very essence of America. states. The petition is also online at “The recently enacted government take- www.revereamerica.org. over of health care — a.k.a. ObamaCare — About Revere America is perhaps the most egregious example of Revere America is an organization “Taste of the North End” an unfettered power grab by Washington dedicated to advancing common sense FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010 Liberals in our history. I’m proud to be in public policies rooted in our traditions Missing something last May? Yep. Due to construction at Boston today with Kerry and Bill as we of freedom and free markets. Visit the Aquarium, the “Taste of the North End” had to take a gather signatures on our national petition www.RevereAmerica.org to learn more. year off ... but we are back! “Taste of the North End” Turns Sweet 16! — Guests will enjoy a festive evening of fine food, vino and fun — all St. John School Sends Many Thanks proceeds to benefit The North End Community Health The St. John’s School annual fundraiser Asylum, In.jean.ius, Jim and Dana Carey, Center, as well as Children’s and Senior’s Programs in the was a big success. Many thanks to all those Joyce Papa Amoroso, Kevin and Lisa Seaver, North End who attended and to the sponsors below. Kilem Management Corp., Limoncello, The 16th Annual “Taste of the North End”, is set for 1-800-FLOWERS, Ace Tickets, Acquire Massimino’s, Matter of Face, Matthew Sterre, Friday, May 14, 2010, at the New England Aquarium, Botique, Al Dente Ristorante, Alyson Oliveira, McDonald’s RJK & Co., Mike’s Pastry, Mizzi Boston. Food from 34 popular North End restaurants and Anna Mustacchio, Ana Pizarro Soto, Barbara Family, Monika & Gus Selmont, Mother libations from area wine vendors will leave guests thrilled Coppola D’Ambrosio, Barbara Walsh, Beacon Anna’s Restaurant, National Amusements, and full! Food stations line the large center tank inside Hill Athletic Club, Bill Cantin, Billy Tse Patrick McDonough, Pittore Family, Hanover the New England Aquarium, with dancing and desserts in Restaurant, Bob and Paula Harding, Boston News, Pizzaria Regina, Ricardo’s Restaurant, the tent to round out the night. Tickets now on sale. Please Gliders, Boston Red Sox, Braun Family/ Rosanna Pantaleo, Roseann & Michael call 617-643-8106 or visit www.TasteOfTheNorthEnd.org. Topiary Interiors, Caterina Ferullo, China Romano, Salumeria Italiana, Shake the Tree KISS-108 and NECN’s TV Diner host Billy Costa will emcee House Restaurant, Collegiate House, Dan Gallery, Sal Bartolo, Six Flags New England, the evening. and Joyce McDevitt, Davide Ristorante, Denise Starbucks Coffee, Taj Hotel, Tanorama Participating restaurants and wine distributors and Teddy Pasto, Fairmont Battery Wharf, Tanning Salon, The Sports Museum, The include: Accardi & Son, Al Dente, Antico Forno, Antinori/ Food Tours of Boston, Francesca Rubino Westin Boston Waterfront, Walter and Grace St. Michelle Wine Estates, Artú Rosticceria & Trattoria, and Family, Ginny Innocenti, Giovanni Luongo, The Wine Bottega, Thomas AV Imports, Bricco, Cantina-Italiana, Don Sebastiani & D’Accunto, High Gear Jewelry, Improv Schiavoni, Vinnie DeLeo, Velvet Fly, Sons, Espresso Plus, Filippo Ristorante, Fiore, Il Panino, La Summa Ristorante, The Living Room, Lucca, Lucia Ristorante, Mamma Maria, Massimino’s Cucina Italiana, JOHNNY MATHIS AND HIS ORCHESTRA Mike’s Pastry, Modern Pastry, Neptune Oyster, J. 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• Patriot’s Day (Continued from Page 1) ALL THAT ZAZZ by Mary N. DiZazzo Azulene-a Chamomile Extract to Sooth and Heal! Ciao bella, and body creams as well as While Chamomile comes sunburn and burn rem- from the Greek word “earth edies. Azulene can also be apple” because of its scent found in shaving and waxing Azulene comes from the products, eye treatments Spanish dialect “azul” be- and also a variety of treat- cause of its color, dark blue. ments for dry skin. Dark blue is known to be Azulene essential oil is such a tranquil and relaxing said to calm rosacea, and color. No wonder it is found some clinical studies show in chamomile which has that an azulene-based syn- Boston Mayor Thomas Menino Center with participants of Patriot’s Day Boston been used for centuries in thetic drug has beneficial activities pause to remember our fallen heroes in the Prado, Paul Revere Park on Europe as a widely used cardiovascular effects. In the Hanover Street, Boston. herbal medicine for a vari- U.S. chamomile is com- ety of ailments. Chamomile monly found in tea. tea is said to cause a soft So, sip some today. and sleepy mood for a good — Mary N. night’s sleep; and beauty is DiZazzo-Trumbull to sleep well! Read prior weeks’ “All That The azulene is extracted Zazz” columns at www.mary from the chamomile flower 4nails.com. Mary is a third- by steam distillation. The generation cosmetologist and dark blue oil extract is used a Massachusetts distributor of as an inflammatory found in Kosmea brand rose hip oil topical applications to sooth products. She may be con- sensitive or sun damaged tacted at (978) 470-8183 or skin. It can be spotted in face [email protected]

Mayor Thomas Menino hands off the script to Paul Revere to begin the ride to Lexington. MISSING CAT On Monday April 19, 2010 the re-enact- ment of Paul Revere’s ride, started on Hanover Street, Boston in front of Saint Stephen’s Church at 10 a.m. On Patriot’s Day, the National Lancers re-enacted the rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes. Revere left from the North End, Boston and Dawes left from Roxbury, re-enacting the message of warning on their way to The Patriots stand in front of the statue Lexington. of Paul Revere in the Prado on Hanover (Photos by Street, Boston’s North End. Rosario Scabin of Ross Photography)

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“We also thank God.    We thank HIM for making us Yankee Fans”       Stephen Agrippino, Jr. ✦ Stephen Meriano ✦ Chico Muollo   Albie (Alba Produce) ✦ Stephen Agrippino Anthony Coppola ✦ Heidi Noce ✦ Jen Noce     Stephen Capodilupo ✦ Melinda Gioia       Nick LaRosa ✦ Tony Checca ✦ Angelo Trodella    Paul Mangone ✦ Joey Lanza ✦ Bobby Eustace       ! POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 23, 2010 Page 7

Chamber’s EWC Presents: So You Want to Start Freeway A BUSINESS? Says ... The East Boston Chamber of Commerce’s “Eastie Women You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t Connect” (EWC) is hosting its next event on Tuesday, forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. April 27, at the new home of the East Boston Chamber, 175 McClellan Highway (Rt.1A Northbound), East Boston. I thought an article I read son, the accident is your or six hundred dollars is a The event is called “So You Want to Start a Business?” may interest my pooch fault, and your own pet gets great help, but if your pet’s and will be a tremendous opportunity and resource for those friends and their human hurt, your auto insurance injuries require surgery or individuals curious about developing their own small busi- companions as it had inter- probably doesn’t cover that. other expensive procedures, ness and the essentials for doing so. ested my own human. “PET But that’s changing. Pet own- you’re going to need more The workshop, generously sponsored by East Boston AUTO INSURANCE your ers have been asking if their comprehensive coverage Savings Bank, will feature guidance from a panel of several pooch can’t drive, but is he/ pets are covered and auto that pet health insurance experts, including: Mr. John Lynch, Boston Office of Busi- she covered in an accident.” insurance companies are offers. ness Development; Cyndi Levins and Maggie Morris, Luna If your dog is so much a part starting to take notice. A In the meantime, know- Boutique & Moonstruck (Winthrop); George T. Mylonakis, of your family that he/she is scant few car insurance ing that your dog may not Go Global Logistics, LLC (East Boston); the Massachusetts riding in the car with you companies are now offering get the same benefits as Small Business Development Center at UMass Boston; and whenever possible, you may limited pet injury coverage you would in a car accident, other members of the East Boston Chamber. just assume that your auto under their collision or com- make sure your pet is riding Some topics that will be covered include how to refine insurance covers your dog in prehensive plans, at no ex- safely in the car to minimize your business idea; identify your market; develop a busi- an accident like everyone tra charge. These plans typi- injuries. Pets should never ness plan; decide on various legal forms of businesss; secure else. Well, it does and it cally pay as much as $600 be loose — no matter how your business name; secure the proper space and get it doesn’t. The standard for to help pay the veterinarian cute and adorable they are permitted; finance your business; set up your books; secure auto insurance accident bills and medications. That on your lap, or how much a web site; and market and promote your business. claims is that if someone is great news and a move in fun they’re having hanging The workshop will take place on April 27 beginning at were to hit you, and it’s the the right direction! We’re their tongues out the win- 5:30pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring along plenty of other person’s fault, then hoping this is the beginning dow. Use a pet harness or business cards and other materials for networking purposes. the other persons’s car in- of a trend! Now ask yourself carrier to protect them, just Ticket cost includes invaluable information, light dinner surance pays for any injury is your auto insurance like you wear a seatbelt. with dessert, and fantastic networking. There will also be to your pet. Or, if you hit a coverage enough to cover big I thought this bit of news a free door prize raffle for guests. car and the other person has veterinarian bills? Even if would be interesting to all Reserve your seat for this workshop by calling 617-569- a dog riding shotgun, and your pet is covered under my readers. Keep your pet 5000 ext. 221 or emailing [email protected]. that dog is injured, your car your car insurance policy, healthy and safe. The mission of the East Boston Chamber is to promote insurance pays for it. But, it’s still a good idea to carry Life is loving and protecting and support the interests of its members while encourag- when you hit the other per- pet health insurance. Five your pets. That’s all for now. ing, fostering, stimulating, promoting, and advancing the economic development of the entire East Boston commu- nity. The goal of Eastie Women Connect (EWC) is to provide The Friends of Belle Isle Marsh Clean Up a forum for women of all ages to connect and expand their The Friends of Belle Isle the past few years. That’s be to remove those “big” networks, make professional contacts, hear stimulating Marsh will sponsor a the CVS that was formerly items. We will also have a presentations from business professionals and optimize Cleanup next Saturday Rite-Aid and formerly Osco. “trail day” later this spring their success in the marketplace. morning, April 24th, from There’s lots of litter and to work on the Greenway. For more information on the Chamber and its programs, 9:30 am to noon. Refresh- some larger debris that There’s lots of weeds and please visit www.EastBostonChamber.com. For more infor- ments will be served of washed in from the winter some invasive knotweed mation on our event sponsor East Boston Savings Bank, course. Our cleanup will storms. This year we will that should be removed. please visit www.EBSB.com. focus on Saratoga Street, make a special effort to work Good News: The ospreys the marsh area next to with the Mayor’s East Boston that we all saw last year at Excel Academy, the littered Liaison, Boston Inspectional our cleanup are back. Will There Was Always area near the T yard at the Services, the Boston Police, we have a family on our Belle Isle Urban Wild, and the Revere Police, DEP and “new” osprey platform this by Judean Langone the Bonacorso Property on other law enforcement agen- year? Come and learn more Morton Street in Winthrop. cies to force companies and about the return of the There was always “Something Before words” We will have gloves and property owners who dump to ospreys from near extinc- It was the breath of God – some boots. This year’s stop, and to prosecute the tion. DCR is moving forward Mosing around the blue carpets of heaven – Earth Day Cleanup will be people who dump at Belle with the park and seawall in association with Mayor Isle. We’ve found everything project on the Winthrop He was surveying all that was – Menino’s Boston Shines and from TV sets, mattresses, Parkway. Also, The Boston His eyes like stars – his being the light – DCR’s Park Serve Day. We asphalt, yard waste, tires, Foundation has awarded Beyond seeing!! will meet at the new CVS and more tires that people us a grant to continue on Saratoga Street in East have dumped. However, this our Monday Night Forum His mind stirring with dreams, Boston, the same place as year’s cleanup goal will not series. Like the wins which followed his foot steps!! And then the fire of the Father, touched His Heart – and He created!! East Boston Chamber of Commerce Annual $10,000 Dinner The East Boston Chamber the drawing without being For more information or to of Commerce’s annual present at the dinner itself. get involved, please call $10,000 dinner fundraiser Local businesses can sup- 617-569-5000 or contact will be held on Thursday, port the event in several event chairperson Attorney May 27, 2010. This year’s ways: purchase a drawing Diane Modica at 617-292- event will be held at the ticket, join us for dinner, or 3329. This event is vital to newly-renovated Spinelli’s make a donation – such as the 2010 operations of the Newly Function Facility, 280 Ben- lottery scratch tickets, gift East Boston Chamber, so Specializing in the art of celebration nington Street, East Boston. cards, sports memorabilia, community’s support is des- RenovatedWedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, Come enjoy the most excit- art pieces, Red Sox tickets, perately needed and vastly Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. ing annual event the greater and cash – that can be raffled, appreciated. For more infor- East Boston community has auctioned, or given away as mation on the Chamber, Convenient location and valet parking makes to offer. The evening will fea- a consolation. please call us or visit Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. ture a lavish multi-course Tickets are now available. www.EastBostonChamber.com. We are dedicated to the highest level of service and surf and turf dinner, compli- professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. mentary beverages, $10,000 Grand Prize Drawing, raffles and auctions, and tons of fun Wedding Gowns and prizes. The excitement begins at 6:00PM with a cock- Cleaned & tail hour, followed by dinner Preserved and drawing at 7:00PM. SpotlessSpotless A maximum of 225 Grand COMMITTED TO QUALITY Prize Drawing tickets will be sold. Guests may come for CleanersCleanersDRY CLEANING SERVICE WITHIN dinner without purchasing a YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD drawing ticket, but partici- pating in the drawing will Shirts Laundered • Leather & Suede certainly add thrill to the Expert Tailoring by Nina & Mario evening. Guests do not have to enter the drawing alone: EAST BOSTON NORTH END a person can split a Grand 24 Porter Street 306 Hanover Street 280 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA Prize Drawing ticket. A per- Tel. 617.567.9850 Tel. 617.742.0800 Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com son may also participate in Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 23, 2010

EAST BOSTON MAIN STREETS imple S Spring Networking Breakfast TIMES . . . by Girard A. Plante Featured Speaker Congressman Mike Capuano

One of the first women to serve in the U.S. Congress, and the first woman elected to Congress to represent Massa- chusetts, was Edith Nourse Rogers. That revelation came to me during Martha Coakley’s bid to fulfill the remaining term of the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s U.S. Senate seat. And I wondered why local newspapers didn’t devote space to such history as the special election grew in significance. Eerie similarities were seen in the historic win by Republican State Senator Scott Brown. You see, Edith Nourse Rogers urgently ran in a special election as a Republican from the 5th District of Massachusetts after her husband, Rep. John Jacob Rogers, died suddenly in March 1928. She won the “sympathy vote” by a whopping 72 percent over a former Massachusetts governor! Edith’s nearly four decades in Congress became legend. Edith was the only Republican of the five other women she served alongside in the House of Representatives. She became the first female from New England elected to Congress. And she was the first woman Speaker pro tem- pore over the House of Representatives. Although her volunteer work with veterans was well- known for years prior to holding elective office, Edith quickly became a trailblazer for veterans affairs in Congress. She also saw the cruel disparities between women and men serving in the United States military and her brilliance at Congressman Mike Capuano addresses the audience at the EBMS breakfast. legislating brought many changes to level the playing field. On Tuesday, April 20, For example, Edith sponsored over 1,200 bills during her 2010, East Boston Main 35-year career in Congress, at least half directly relating Streets hosted their annual to veterans and the military. Some of the key legislation networking breakfast with she successfully received support by her male peers guest speaker Congress- was the G.I. Bill, which created vocational and educational man Mike Capuano. The training to the troops returning from World War II, as congressman addressed the well as low-interest loans for businesses, homes and audience and spoke of the farms. Her penchant for improving the lives of veterans most pertinent issues na- extended to women interested in serving in the military. tionwide and locally such as She created the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) by introduc- healthcare, the economy ing a bill in 1942, which became law at the height of WWII and immigration. on July 1, 1943. WACs earned equal pay and benefits. Edith also introduced a Nurse Corps for veterans and numerous other laws and benefits to aid veterans disabled during war. Edith strongly opposed America’s involvement in Vietnam East Boston Main Streets in 1954, when Vice President Richard Nixon proposed the Directors Ann DiMaria (left) nation’s intervention. She claimed that “If America is to and Grace Previte-Magoon strike a blow at Communism, it must be struck at Moscow, with Congressman Mike the heart of Communism.” Capuano. Viewed by her peers as a strong candidate for the U.S. Senate against John F. Kennedy in 1958, Edith thought otherwise and decided against a campaign. She died sud- (Photos by denly while in office on September 10, 1960. Edith served Clark Moulaison III) in Congress longer than any woman in history. She and her husband eternally rest in Lowell Cemetery in their hometown of Lowell, Massachusetts. To learn more about this remarkable first congresswoman from Massachusetts, go to http://oasis.lib.harvard.edu. Everett Co-operative Bank Mark the Date! 7/1 ARM 10/1 ARM Mortgage Mortgage BostonBoston WaterWater andand SewerSewwerer Is Coming to Your Neighborhood 250% 250% 5. RATE 5. RATE 018% 301% A Boston Water and Sewer Commission Community NORTH END Services Department representative will be in your Boston Public Library 4. *APR 4. *APR neighborhood at the place, date, and time listed here. 25 Parmenter Street Our representative will be available to: Thursdays, 10 AM–1 PM 15 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed May 6 • JuneÊ 3 Rate Mortgage Rate Mortgage  Accept payments. (Check or money order only– no cash, please.) 500% 250%  Process discount forms for senior citizens and disabled peoplepeople. RATE 4. 5. RATE  Resolve billing or service complaints. 555% 283%  Review water consumption data for your property. 4. *APR 5. *APR  Arrange payment plans for delinquent accounts. 419 Broadway ~ Everett, MA Need more information? Call the Community Services Department 617-387-1110 at 617-989-7000. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender www.everettbank.com Member SIF

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Noted author Richard North Patterson was the featured speaker at a recent meet- ing of Boston University’s Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center and the Friends of the Library. (Photo by Allan Dines) Channel 5’s Bianca de la Garza, left, and fashion designer also served as an Assistant Denise Hajjar smile for the camera at the Fairmont Attorney General for the Copley Plaza. (Photo by Bill Brett) state of Ohio and has been a partner in several presti- Incidentally, the Museum 14,110 — comprising those gious U.S. law firms. has announced that it will who have seen the exhibi- The Howard Gotlieb Archi- extend the dates of its popu- tion in addition to those who val Research Center at Bos- lar exhibition, The Secrets of have reserved upcoming Models wear Denise Hajjar designs from her Spring/ ton University seeks to cap- Tomb 10A: Egypt 2000 BC, group visits. Summer Collection at “Eleanor’s Affair,” a benefit for ture and document history through June 27. For more information the ALS Association of Massachusetts, held at the by collecting the manu- Featured are masterworks about the extended dates and Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. scripts from individuals who from an Egyptian tomb of MFA hours and admissions, (Photo by Lou Goodman) play significant roles in the the Middle Kingdom (2040– call 617-267-9300 or visit fields of journalism, poetry, 1640 BC) uncovered in Deir www.mfa.org. “Eleanor’s Affair” was held nese food and entertain- literature and criticism, el-Bersha, a necropolis in ……. On Saturday, May 22, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza ment. Tickets include valet dance, music, theater, film, central Egypt, including a the Irish Cultural Centre in Hotel with a Denise Hajjar parking and a three-course television, and political and finely painted coffin with Canton celebrates its 20th fashion runway show featur- meal with wine pairings. religious movements. magical spells, a mummified anniversary. The occasion ing the designer’s 2010 Other committee members The Center strives to pre- head, and objects thought will be marked with a spe- Spring/Summer Collection. include Maurice Daaboul, serve the documents and necessary for the afterlife. cial “Anniversary Gala and The fun soiree, a benefit the Marilyn Ganame, Elaine make them readily available This find represents the Fundraiser” beginning at ALS Association of Massa- Hajjar, Lisa Miller, Starla to researchers while admin- largest Middle Kingdom 6 p.m. featuring entertain- chusetts, was held in the Pathak, Linda Sternfelt, Ron istering all legal copyrights burial assemblage ever dis- ment, food, dancing, award elegant Oval Room. Tello, George Yeomelakis and restrictions. The Center covered and sheds light presentations, a historical WCVB-TV Channel 5’s and Kathy Yeomelakis. also presents extensive ex- on the grand lifestyle en- look back at the last twenty morning anchor Bianca de For further information hibitions, seminars and joyed by local governor and years of the Centre, a silent la Garza was the emcee for about the fundraiser, con- tours for students, parents, priest Djehutynakht and auction and more. the event, which included tact John Martz at 617-956- alumni, various visiting his wife, Lady Djehutynakht, For tickets and more cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, 5262 or visitwww.stjude.org/ groups and members of the for whom the tomb was information, call the office of a silent auction and a bigdreams. For information public. built. the Irish Cultural Centre at “Mystery Box.” about Denise Hajjar fash- For more information The exhibition will be 781-821-8291. The ALS Association ions and events, please visit about the Center or its open during free community Proceeds from the Massachusetts Chapter is www.denisehajjar.com. upcoming events, please days on April 26 (during the evening’s Silent Auction will committed to fighting Lou ……. Boston University’s call 617-353-3696 or visit MFA’s festival of flowers, Art Gehrig’s Disease on all Howard Gotlieb Archival www.bu.edu/archives. in Bloom), Memorial Day (Continued on Page 13) fronts. The organization of- Research Center and the ……. “Art in Bloom at (May 31), and Father’s Day fers more than a dozen free Friends of the Library the MFA” takes place this (June 20). DIAMONDS programs and services to recently hosted novelist weekend. This event brings To date, nearly 175,000 ROLEX persons living with ALS and Richard North Patterson at together 50 New England visitors have attended the ESTATE JEWELRY their families, supports a reception and lecture in garden clubs and profes- Egyptian tomb exhibition. Bought & Sold worldwide research efforts, Metcalf Hall. sional designers to create The attendance figure also Jewelers Exch. Bldg. and advocates for the entire Mr. Patterson, whose ar- vibrant floral displays that includes a record number Jim (617) 263-7766 ALS community on both a chives are housed at the interpret art from the of school group visitors — state and federal level. To Gotlieb Center, spoke on his Museum’s collection. learn more, visit www.als- career and successes as a Activities include guided ma.org, or call 888-CURE- best-selling author of legal tours of the collection and ALS. and political thrillers. its corresponding flower ar- Mattéo Gallo Incidentally, Denise is on His first work, The Lasko rangements, lectures and the committee of the upcom- Tangent (1979), won the floral demonstrations by ing “Big Dreams Start Small Edgar Allan Poe Award for well-known designers. o Appraisals Wine Dinner Evening” fund- “Best First Mystery Novel” in The MFA will also host a raiser being held this com- 1980. Patterson’s work has family day of kids’ activities Sales & Rentals ing Monday, April 26 from been characterized as “me- on Saturday, April 24. 6 - 10 p.m. at Byblos Restau- ticulous in style with a keen Art in Bloom is free • rant in Norwood. Proceeds understanding of human with museum admission Real Estate will benefit the life-saving nature.” although special events tick- work of St. Jude’s Hospital His novels Degree of Guilt ets vary. For information 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 for Children. (1993) and Eyes of a Child about Art in Bloom, call We are all invited for an (1995) were combined into a 617-369-3169 or visit (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 evening of traditional Leba- miniseries for NBC-TV. He www.mfa.org. Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 23, 2010 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo Post-Gazette Writer, Bob DeCristoforo Passes I am saddened to inform our readers that Bob DeCristoforo, columnist for Bob D’s Beat has recently passed away. Bob has been a writer for many years at the Post-Gazette, covering TENDERNESS (DVD) Rise Window Washer to a everything from college and high school sports, church and community events from the Lionsgate Worm Grunter, plus some North End, Charlestown and East Boston. Bob kept the community together with his A career-hardened detec- scary deleted scenes. (17 hrs. reporting on the positive contributions by so many, especially in his beloved North End. tive (Russell Crowe) becomes 12 mins.). Bob will be missed and we ask that you keep him in your prayers. obsessed with the early re- Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor lease of Eric (Jon Foster), a THE OFFICIAL INAUGURAL teenaged serial killer he CELEBRATION DVD TIP OF THE CAP helped send to prison. While HBO Home Ent. To all the priests we have here in the the detective trails the The Official Inaugural Cel- North End. They are good people, doing great young psychopath, Eric is ebration DVD on two discs jobs. We are most fortunate to have them joined by Lori Cranston allows viewers to reflect on here with us. (Sophie Traub), a troubled the historic inauguration COLUMBUS CLASS OF ’88 REUNION teen who knows the pred- of Barack Obama. the 44th Invitations have arrived for the Columbus ator’s darkest secrets and President of the United High School Class of 1988 Reunion, which desires. Now the detective States. Relive the unprec- will be held on Friday, May 21st at the United must race against time to edented “We Are One” pre- State Coast Guard Base on Commercial prevent another murder, inaugural celebration. Re- Street. Be sure to reply by May 1st. Columbus unaware of the painful truth visit the first-ever “Neigh- High is alive! hiding beneath the surface borhood Ball” featuring the HIGH SCHOOL PREP NOTEBOOK of this riveting psychological President and First Lady’s Justin Amoroso is playing freshman thriller. (1 hr. 41 mins.). first dance, and renew the baseball at Arlington Catholic. Justin is the stirring call to unity and son of Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Papa Amoroso and PIRATE RADIO hope of President Obama’s Ralph Amoroso. Bob Ofoedu from St. Clement (Blu-ray-DVD) historic swearing-in and has been name to the Eastern Massachu- Universal Studios Inaugural Address. Watch setts Chapter of the National Football Home Ent. the biggest celebration our Foundation and College Hall of Fame Director Richard Curtis, nation — and the world — Scholar-Athlete Team. East Boston High creator of Love Actually and has ever seen. “We Are One” baseballers go into the week at 2-2. The Jets Notting Hill, brings you the concert features perfor- defeated O’Bryant 9-2 on Joe Ortiz’s two enjoyment of a trip back to mances by Beyoncé, Mary J. hitter, backed by a three run homer by the freewheeling, free loving Blige, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Rowanny Estrella and freshman Manny ’60s when the very rock mu- Crow, Josh Groban, John Martinez three run blast led the Jets pass sic that inspired a genera- Legend, Jennifer Nettles, Brighton. tion was censored by the John Mellencamp, Pete SPRING FOOTBALL AT BC government. Pirate Radio is Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, The Annual Jay McGillis Memorial Spring a musically charged, feel James Taylor, U2, Usher, Bob McGann, Bob D., and Jon Lent at Football Game and Family Day takes place great comedy about rock th will.i.am and Stevie Wonder. Comerica Park, Detroit. this Saturday, April 24 at Boston College. and roll. When a group of re- (3 hrs. 26 mins.). The games begins at 1:00pm at Alumni bellious deejays decide to NEAD FUNDRAISER! Field, and Family Fun Day activities takes defy the ban, they take to THE SLAMMIN’ SALMON Representative Aaron Michlewitz is place at the Flynn Complex from 11:00am- the seas to broadcast music (DVD) holding a fundraiser on Sunday, April 25 1:00pm. Admission is free. and mayhem to millions of Anchor Bay Ent. from 5pm till 10pm at Prezza Restaurant on LACROSSE ANYONE? adoring fans. True events, Slammin’ Cleon Salmon Fleet Street. Part of the funds raised will The Harvard Men’s Lacrosse Team will featuring a soundtrack (Michael Clarke Duncan), benefit North End Against Drugs. Tickets host Princeton at 1:00pm on Saturday, that includes The Who, The the former Heavyweight th may be bought at the door. April 24 . Youth teams wearing their team Kinks, Jimi Hendrix, David Champion of the World and KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNIVERSARY jerseys will be admitted free. Bowie and The Rolling current owner of a high- The 100th Anniversary Mass for the BEANPOT BASEBALL Stones. (1 hr. 34 mins.). scale Miami restaurant, has Knights of Columbus Ausonia Council 1513 In the Semifinals of the Beanpot Baseball racked up a sizable gambling took place on Sunday, April 18th at Sacred Tournament BC defeated Harvard 10-9, and BERT AND ERNIE’S GREAT debt to a band of Japanese Heart Church. A Communion Breakfast Northeastern defeated UMass 8-5. BC and ADVENTURES (DVD) thugs. To help pay off the followed at Tecce’s. This is quite an Northeastern will play for the Beanpot Warner Home Video + debt, Cleon challenges his st accomplishment. We “Salute the Knights,” Championship on Wednesday, April 21 at Sesame Workshop oddball wait staff (the Broken and all the fine work they do within the 7:00pm at Campanelli Field in Brockton. In Bert and Ernie’s Great Lizard Comedy Troupe, as North End. COLLEGE BOARD Adventures, the Sesame well as Cobie Smulders and MGH, NORTH END HEALTH CENTER Six Hockey East players have been named Street duo take preschoolers April Bowlby) to a contest HONORS BARBARA MALDERO to the 2010 Reebok All American Team by on a fantastical journey! An where the top-selling server The Annual Massachusetts General the American Hockey Coaches Association. exciting new DVD that con- will win $10,000, while the Hospital Health Center Award Ceremony First Team honors went to Bobby Butler tains thirteen exciting ad- waiter in last place gets a will take place at Everett High School from (UNH), Gustav Nyquist (Maine) and Colby ventures. Preschoolers will “broken-rib sandwich” — 5:00pm to 9:00pm on May 6th. The North End Cohen (BU). Second Team honors to Blake learn all about friendship, courtesy of the Champ him- Neighborhood Center award recipient is Kessel (UNH), Brian Foster (UNH), Justin cooperation and critical self. Spurred on by greed and Barbara Maldero. Admission is free and the Braun (UMASS). Cornell Basketball Coach thinking skills as Bert and panic, the staff resorts to North End Nazzaro Center will perform. Steve Donahue has been named new Coach Ernie search for buried trea- backstabbing, bribery and RED SOX FOUNDATION SUPPORTS of the BC Eagles. sure as “Pirates,” visit outer indecent proposals in an at- NEAA BASEBALL FROZEN FOUR 2011 space in “Planet Bert,” and tempt to up sell their patrons Special “Thank You” to Anne Zeiger, Ticket applications for the 2011 Frozen swim with the fishes in while simultaneously sabo- th th Jonathan and their staff for once again Four to be held April 7 to 9 in St. Paul, “Deep Sea.” The adventures taging their co-workers. providing Red Sox rookie ball shirts and caps Minnesota are now available online at continue as they help out (1 hr. 38 mins.). for the NEAA rookie ball teams. The Red Sox [email protected]. It’s a great an Arctic friend in “Pen- and the North End continue a long term time! guins,” meet a baby dino- GEORGIA O’KEEFFE (DVD) partnership of coming together for our young PROLINE saur in “Caveman,” and Sony Picture Home Ent. people. Watching the NHL Playoffs last Thursday, cook up a mess in “Bakers.” Joan Allen gives the per- DOMINIC AMARA, STEVE VIRGILIO I couldn’t help remember that thanks to my Children will delight in the formance of a lifetime as TO BE HONORED Frozen Four trips I had the opportunity to cool clay animated look and American icon, artist Geor- The Charlestown Community Award Night attend the homes of the Buffalo Sabres and the fun and creative stories. gia O’Keeffe. When O’Keeffe will take place on Friday, May 7th the Washington Capitols great trips. Great A video that creates ideas discovers her drawings be- at the Knights of Columbus Hall in memories. Baseball celebrated Jackie for family adventures. ing displayed by famed Charlestown. Dr. Domenic Amara, Principal Robinson Day on April 15th. (60 mins.). photographer and art impre- of the Warren Prescott School will be BOSTON SHINES sario Alfred Stieglitz (Jer- honored with the William McCabe Public Saturday, April 24th is “Boston Shines Day.” DIRTY JOBS emy Irons), she orders him Servant Award. Stephen Virgilio will re- It’s a great day to do spring cleanup in your SEASON 4 (5-DVD) to remove the collection. ceive a Special Recognition Award for neighborhood, in your park, on your street Discovery Communications She is ultimately won over his work with the teens of Charlestown. or even just in front of your house. This is a The popular Discovery by Alfred’s charms, and al- For ticket information call Peter Looney at citywide event. Get involved, get out your Channel series Dirty Jobs lows him to become her 617-699-3501. broom, and sweep. The Friends of the Prado follows host Mike Rowe as professional benefactor. As EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS will meet at 9:00am to do their thing! he introduces viewers to an their working relationship The Archdiocese of Boston Annual TIDBITS assortment of working men evolves, they fall deeply in Eucharistic Congress will take place on - April 22nd is Earth Day. and women who make their love. When Georgia’s star is April 23rd and 24th at St. Leonards Church, - Celeb Sightings: Richie Settipane on living performing the most poised to eclipse Alfred’s Sacred Heart Church and St. John School North Bennet Street, Bob McGann, Bob D., unusual but vital vocations light, the relationship suf- in the North End. This year’s theme is and Jon Lent at Comerica Park in Detroit. in America. This 5-disc set fers and he wounds her emo- “Be Set Apart.” It will feature Catholic - NEAA Baseball opens May 1st. features all 24 episodes tionally, and takes a younger speakers, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, - NEAD scholarship applications are due from the fourth season, lover. Georgia heads West, Service Projects and an Italian dinner. on Friday, May 7th at the Nazzaro Center. which had Mike tackling finds new inspiration for her For more information or to register visit - I still love Cancun! a range of dirty jobs from a paintings and ultimately her www.eucharisticcongress.org. SMILE! Toilet Crusher and High- own voice. POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 23, 2010 Page 11

artist to win the Grammy for Best Rock was drawn to the way people in THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES Vocal Performance, Female (1979, the neighborhoods lived their 54 Turner Street, Salem, MA “Hot Stuff”) as well as the first-ever public lives and the energy with THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN recipient of the Grammy for Best which they talked, played and GABLES - was the inspiration behind NOW Dance Recording (1997, “Carry On”). interacted. Inspired by “street pho- Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel. It was In 2004, she became one of the first tographers” such as Henri Cartier- built in 1668; and features a secret inductees, as both an Artist Inductee Bresson and Helen Levitt, Aarons staircase, 17th century architecture, PLAYING and a Record Inductee (for 1977’s “I worked solidly in that tradition, find- and three centuries of decorative arts Feel Love”) into the Dance Music Hall ing a steady supply of visual inspira- as well as social and maritime his- of Fame in New York City. It is esti- tion in the juxtaposition of people tory. Open year-round. For more in- mated that Donna Summer has sold against their urban background. formation, call: 978-744-0991. UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN more than 130 million records. For Please Note: Gallery hours Monday, tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9:00- 5:00, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00-7:00, ARTS HOUSE OF BLUES BOSTON Sunday: 1:00-5:00 Located in the 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA Central Library, 700 Boylston Street, CYNDI LAUPER - Saturday, June Wiggin Gallery, McKim Building, 3rd PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM 26, 2010 at 7:00 PM. The genesis of Floor. For more information about 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA Bring Ya To The Brink, a title culled these events and the many other pro- TRASH MENAGERIE – Now from the lyrics of the percussive grams at the library please log onto through May, 2010. This exhibit pre- stand-out jam “Lyfe,” lies within www.bpl.org. sents over 30 whimsical animals cre- Cyndi’s unique, often sharp-edged ated from things most of us simply observations of the world. Log onto THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM throw away. For example: A luminous www.houseofblues.com/tickets 300 Congress St., Boston, MA moth made from piano keys and pot- 1-888-693-BLUE (2583). KIDSTAGE – A state-of-the-art tery shards. For more info, please call performance space designed to 866-745-1876 or visit www.pem.org. CHEVALIER THEATER introduce children to the wondrous 30 Forest Street, Medford, MA world of performing arts. KidStage WORCESTER ART MUSEUM OLDIES NIGHT - Saturday, May 8, gives kids ages 2-6 years old a 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 2010 at 7:00PM. Featuring Charlie taste of what it’s like in and around EXHIBITION: WHAT MATTERS Thomas & the Drifters, The Toys with spotlights. Short plays are put - Now through August 22, 2010 from Barbara Harris, Jay Siegal & the on and the audience is invited to 11:00AM-5:00PM. This exhibition Tokens, The Shirelles with Shirley join in. Saturdays and Sundays— features contemporary works be- Allston Reeves and Comedian Paul 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm and tween 1988 and 2009 by a roster of DeAngelo. A great night of Doo Wop. 3:30 pm; on Mondays, Tuesdays leading artists including Claire For tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com and Wednesdays—11:30 am and Barclay, Willie Cole, Taylor Davis, 12:30 pm; on Thursdays, 11:30 am; Melvin Edwards, Heide Fasnacht, BOSTON SYMPHONY and Fridays, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, Tony Feher, Jim Isermann, Jim ORCHESTRA 6:15 pm and 7:15 pm. For further Lambie, Jodie Manasevit, Tim Rollins 301 Massachusetts Avenue, information, pleae call 617-426-6500. and K.O.S., Doris Salcedo, Yinka Boston, MA Call the “What’s Up Line” at Shonibare and Andrew Witkin. CONDUCTOR BERNARD HAITINK 617-426-8855 for hours, exhibits and SELECTIONS FROM WHO SHOT AND EMANUEL AX, PIANO – Thurs- events or visit www.BostonKids.org. ROCK & ROLL: A PHOTOGRAPHIC day, April 29 at 8:00PM; Friday, HISTORY, 1955 TO THE PRESENT April 30 at 1:30PM; and Saturday, NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM - Now through May 30, 2010, May 1 at 8:00PM. BSO performs Central Wharf, Boston, MA 11:00 AM – 5:00PM. WAM displays the Beethoven’s Overture No. 2 and Exhibits explore the “World of visual expression of rock & roll music Concerto No. 4 and Bartók Concerto Water,” from local Boston Harbor to with more than 100 photographs of for Orchestra. the exotic Amazon River and feature famous rock stars.This exhibition fea- DAVID J. GROSSMAN, DOUBLE aquatic animals in recreated habitats tures candid shots, live performances, BASS & STEVE BECK, PIANO – from around the world. Visit a work- publicity portraits and album cover art Sunday, April 25 at 5:00PM. Manuel ing animal care laboratory at the of legendary musicians, such as Tina De Falla: Suite Populaire Espagnole, Aquarium Medical Center, and sit Turner, Elvis Presley to name a few. Schumann: Fantasy Pieces, Faure: in on one of the daily sea lion shows. On display are their captured private Cello Sonata No. 2. Grossman began For more in-depth information and public moments. For information, playing with the New York Philhar- contact 617-973-5200 (voice), 617- log onto www.worcesterart.com or call monic as its youngest member in 1999, 973-0223 (TTY), or www.neaq.org. (508) 799-4406. before graduating from The Julliard Jazz Week East is part of Jazz Week Boston held at School in 2000, and regularly gives master classes across the country. 80 Border Street, Cultural Exchange Center, East Boston, Beck is a graduate of The Juilliard ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS MA. Ten straight days of Jazz with groups and artists School. He made his debut with the such as Carlos Mario Rojas Trio, SpaJazzy, Al Vega Trio, National Symphony Orchestra, and ITALIAN RADIO of snapshots, the Maurizio Pollini is a has toured Japan as a soloist with Paul Broadnax, Nick Grondin Jazz Band, The Infrared “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to landscape artist. A musical architect the New York Symphonic Ensemble. 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom of the highest order, Pollini culpts Band, Tony Vaughn Band, Underwater Airport, Todd For more info log onto www.bso.org. Brunnel and Circadian Rhythm and more! Log onto Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The form and structure carefully, reveal- Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca ing keen insights along the way. www.jazzeast.org for a complete list of events and times. CHURCH OF every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM With Pollini, we receive an awe-in- ST. JOHN EVANGELIST The rapport of these two 20th century www.1110wccmam.com spiring, crystal clear view of both iconic 35 Bowdoin Street, Boston, MA icons is immediately prevalent. What’s “Italia Oggi” (Italy Today) Sun- compositions and the newest music. SCHOLA CANTORUM OF BOS- THEATER On magazine states, “As good as the days 1PM to 2PM with host Andrea The Italian Musician is one of the TON - Friday, April 30, 2010 at 8:00PM. music is, the banter between the stars Urdi 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com finest pianists of our era. For more Tomas Luis da Victoria “Missa Ave BOSTON OPERA HOUSE is equally memorable.” Attractive dis- “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco information call Celebrity Series 617- Maris Stella,” Cristobal Morales 539 Washington St., Boston, MA counts for groups of 10 or more. Call Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM 482-6661 or www.celebrityseries.org. “Magnificat on the 8th tone,” motets YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - Now the Box Office at 781-891-5600 or buy or online www.djrocco.com by Duarte Lobo & Manuel Carodoso; through May 2, 2010. Don’t miss the tickets at www.reagleplayers.com. “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY Guerrero villancicos directed by sensational cast delivering all your Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio 41 Hampshire Street Frederick Jodry. For their final con- favorite moments from the CITI PERFORMING ARTS stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN Cambridge, MA cert of the 2009-10 season, Schola classic film, plus brand-new show- WANG THEATRE 1470 AM. Coro-Dante - Sunday, April 25, 2010 Cantorum of Boston turns to music stopping numbers for the stage, in- 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” at 5:30PM. The chorus sings beauti- from the Iberian peninsula. This year cluding “Transylvania Mania,” “He JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on ful Italian music. The concert is free marks the 24th season of this 12-voice Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the May 7, 2010 at 8:00PM and May 8, WSRO 650AM in Framingham and open to the public. For additional a cappella group. They are known Ritz.” For tickets and more informa- 2010 at 2:00PM, 8:00 and May 9, and online at www.wsro.com. information call 617-876-5160. PM throughout New England for their tion please call 1-800-982-2787 or 2010 at 3:00PM and 7:00PM. Don’t miss “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday lively Spanish-language Villancicos by www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. your last chance to see Ted Neeley in mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday 80 BORDER STREET Guerrerro. For further information, Tim Rice and Andrew Loyd Webber’s. evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. CULTURAL EXHANGE CENTER please call 401-274-5073 or visit LOEB DRAMA CENTER DIANA ROSS - May 15, 2010 at www.dongiovannishow.com East Boston, MA www.scholacantorumboston.com. 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA 8:00PM. Spend an evening with ... The SPAJazzy - Sunday, April 25th, JOHNNY BASEBALL - May 14 Legend, The Music, The Voice! One of PARADISE ROCK CLUB 5:00PM-7:00PM. As part of Jazz Week BOSTON POP ORCHESTRA through May 30, 2010. An exhil- the most successful female artists in 967 Comm Ave., Boston, MA East Boston this event is sponsored 301 Massachusetts Avenue, arating blend of fact, fiction and the world. Log onto www.citicenter.org JOVANOTTI - On Wednesday, by Italia Unita. Join them for Italian Boston, MA the mystical power of the game. It for tickets. April 28, 2010 at 8:00PM Italy’s tunes with a great jazz interpretation. JOSH RITTER – Wednesday, traces the origin of the Curse to a number one recording artist Come spend a lovely Sunday after- May 5th and 6th at 8:00PM. Idaho-born collision of three orphaned souls: AGGANIS ARENA Jovanotti announces Oyeah, the noon with great music, friends and singer-songwriter influenced by Bob Johnny O’Brien, a hard-luck right- 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA debut US album release by the chart refreshments. For more information Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Leonard hander on the 1919 Sox; his idol, the ANDRÉ RIEU - Wednesday, topping Tuscan singer, songwriter log onto www.italiaunita.org. Cohen. Josh Ritter is a mater of lyrical man-child Babe Ruth; and Daisy June 23, 2010 at 8:00PM. To me, and rapper for the legendary Verve and melodic imagery. He will perform Wyatt, a dazzling African American music is one of the most important Forecastlabel. An acclaimed pioneer ITALIAN FILM SERIES new material from his soon-to-be- blues singer and the love of things. A life without music would be in the international hip hop scene Presented by COMITES and the released studio album, as well as Johnny’s life. Johnny Baseball is a unbearable for me. My whole life has renown for working in his native Consul General of Italy, Boston works by the orchestra from the great- fun and spirited musical. For more been guided by music. My father was Italian language, Jovanotti again “NO PROBLEM” - Thursday, est American composers such as info, call 617-547-8300 or visit the conductor of a symphony orches- breaks new ground on Oyeah’s 20 April 21, 2010 at 7:30PM hosted by Copland, Barber and Bernstein. For www.americanrepertorytheater.org. tra, and music was the centre of our tracks featuring all new live ver- the Juventus Club, 270 Broadway, further information please visit home and family life. When my father sions of original repertoire drawn 2nd Floor, Revere. www.bostonpops.org was home, he sat at the piano study- from his long career. To reserve your “LA FIDANZANTA DI PAPÀ” - MUSIC ing scores. My five brothers and sis- tickets today, call 617-562-8800 or Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 7:30PM ters all played one or more instru- www.livenation.com. hosted by Paesani d’Italia, 149A High- ROBINSON THEATRE ments. For tickets call 1-800-745-3000 Special Events land Avenue, Somerville. 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA or visit www.ticketmaster.com. MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE “CHIEDINI SE SONO FELICE” - BARBRA & FRANK THE CON- OF TECHNOLOGY Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 7:30PM CERT THAT NEVER WAS - May 22, BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY MIT, ROOM 10-250 hosted by Orsogna Plaza, 316 Main 2010 at 2PM. A sensational tribute 290 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA FRANCO MODIGLIANI (1918- Street, Everett. to Sinatra and Streisand. It is un- EARTH, WIND & FIRE - Thursday, LOWELL LECTURE SERIES – Now 2003) an Italian MIT Nobel “NATALE A RIO” - Tuesday, likely that the two powerhouse voices June 10, 2010 at 7:30PM. With songs through April 2010. Travel the world Laureate - April 26, 6:30-8:30PM. May 11, 2010 at 7:30PM, hosted by of the century would have ever shared like “Shining Star”, “Got to Give”, without leaving Boston. Lecturers in- A celebration of his lasting contri- Associazione Gizio, 226 North Street, the same stage … until now! They “Let’s Groove” and “Boogie Wonder- clude Paul Theroux, Frances Mayes butions to Economics and his pas- (North End) Boston. never worked together, exactly, ex- land” it is no wonder that they can and Alexander McCall Smith. All lec- sionate reflections on Italy. Intro- “FUOCHI D’ARTIFICIO” - cept when they taped a duet in sepa- rock the house. tures to be held in the Rabb Lecture ductury remarks by Liborio Stellino, Tuesday, April 18, 2010 at 7:30PM, rate recording sessions, but it’s tan- BACKSTREET BOYS - June 8, 2010 Hall. All lectures are free and open to Consul General of Italy Boston, hosted by Paesani d’Italia, 149A High- talizing to think what it would have at 7:30 PM. The boys are back! The the public. Master of Ceremonies: Roberto land Avenue, Somerville. been like to have Barbra Streisand teen pop sensation are on tour and MAN IN THE STREET: BOS- Rigobon, MIT. “BAARIA” - Tuesday, May 25 and Frank Sinatra teamed up for a they are making their way back to TON PHOTOGRAPHS BY JULES at 7:30PM, hosted by COMITES, concert tour. Just imagine the possi- Boston. Don’t miss this show! AARONS – When Jules Aarons be- SYMPHONY HALL 11 Tileston Street, Boston. bilities. Would one have outshone DONNA SUMMER - August 27, gan photographing seriously in 1947, 301 Mass Avenue, Boston, MA The film series is free and open to the other? Would their on stage ban- 2010 at 7:30PM. A five-time Grammy he chose the streets and neighbor- MAURIZIO POLLINI, piano - Sun- the general public. No reservations ter have been friendly or a bit snippy? winner, Donna Summer was the first hoods of Boston as his subject. He day, April 25, 2010 at 3PM. In a world are required. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Are you constantly bored? Well, people who never have COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED complain they are bored are more at risk of anything STUFFED CABANELLE PEPPERS dying early, says a new report. British scien- done again, tists tracked the health of thousands of but this year Elongated Green Peppers government workers who’d been surveyed in I got tired of the 1980s. Those who’d admitted life was not looking 4 Cabanelle peppers (long light green peppers) boring were two and a half times more likely like how I feel.” And she added, I wanted a 1/3 cup flavored bread crumbs to have died from heart problems. Experts say more refined chin like I used to have, so I 2 teaspoons capers in vinegar/water that boredom often leads to drinking, smok- changed my mind.” Jane — who’s writing a Vegetable oil spray ing, drug-taking and an unhealthy diet, book about aging — says when producer Bob With a paring knife, cut around the edge of the pepper resulting in heart problems. Evans complimented her on her new short stem to remove the stem and seed pod from each pepper. Gee, to avoid boredom simply read the Post- haircut recently, she replied: “Thanks, I just Wash peppers, dry outside of each and set aside. In a bowl, Gazette! Of course, read my column and be had some “work done on my chin and neck mix bread crumbs, capers and a little of the liquid from the assured you will not be bored. and had the bags taken away from under my bottle. With a paper towel, rub a little oil over skin of pep- A book that will save you from boredom is eyes. So I thought it would be good to get a pers. Place three teaspoons of breadcrumb mixture in each “Famous Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard new haircut so people will think it’s my new pepper. Peppers will not be completely filled. Spray a broil- Burton, and the Marriage of the Century,” hair.” Jane continues “I wish I’d been brave ing tray with oil. Place peppers in center of tray. Turn your published by Harper and due for release enough not to do anything, but I chose to be oven to broil and place tray with peppers on the correct June 1st. The dual biography of Hollywood’s a somewhat more glamorous grandma.” shelf for broiling. Peppers should be about two inches from “It Couple” by authors Sam Kashner and For the record, Jane’s dad, Henry Fonda heat. The outer skin of the pepper sears but should not Nancy Schoenberger make good use of passed away in 1982, at the age of 77 from burn, though a portion may blacken. Keep checking and Burton’s engaging love letters and diary heart failure and prostate cancer. Fonda was turning until all sides have been seared. This only takes about entries, offers juicy details of his epic alco- cremated and his ashes given to his family. fifteen to twenty minutes to complete. Remove from broiler holism, her towering tantrums, and is fasci- Personally speaking, we met Henry Fonda in oven, cover and set aside. nated with the jewelry pieces — like the New Hampshire and we sat at a bar and It is best to broil these peppers just before serving. If broiled Taj Mahal diamond that Taylor famously downed a beer. in advance, they can be warmed up in the microwave oven. extracted from Burton as tribute or penance. Some notables buried in Massachusetts: These can be fried in a skillet with a little olive oil, but Here is that rare love story that holds one’s John Belushi, Martha’s Vineyard; Wendell the flavor may be different. interest beyond the wedding. Corey, Beckett Cemetery; Billy De Wolfe, NOTE: MaryAnn (Summa) Trodella, a childhood friend, Hearty news! Scientists say that men can Mount Wollston Cemetery, Quincy; Frank treated my husband and me to these delicious peppers many cut their risk of heart disease almost in half- Fontaine, Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford; years ago. She learned to prepare these from her mother-in- just by having sex twice a week! More than Josephine Hull, Newton Cemetery, Newton; law who had immigrated to this country from Italy with her 1,000 men ages 40 to 70 with no history of Arthur Fiedler, St. Joseph Cemetery, West husband during the early nineteen hundreds. heart problems were followed for 16 years, Roxbury; Gertrude Lawrence, Upton Cem- and the ones who had sex at least twice a etery, Upton; Katherine Cornell, Village Cem- week were 45 percent less likely to develop etery, Martha’s Vineyard. Vita can be reached at [email protected] serious heart conditions than those who did It was on April 29, 2003 Jerry Williams, it less than once a month. Although the Boston’s radio great, passed away at the age effects of twice-a-week sex on women weren’t of 79. Yes, we knew him well! Jerry was liv- part of the study, researchers believe it would ing in semi-retirement in Marshfield and help keep their hearts healthy, too. Besides was survived by three daughters and four POST-GAZETTE the exercise involved, sex offers emotional grandchildren. Jerry was married to an benefits that may protect the heart, say Italian-American, Teri Iezzi. EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE researchers in the Journal of Cardiology. While on the subject of “grave matters” More worthy advice! Be careful where you perhaps you will be interested to learn the IS NOW OPEN store your vitamin pills — they may be no Ferncliff Cemetery located in Hartsdale, New good within a week of opening. A team from York is where you’ll discover Judy Garland MARIE MATARESE Purdue University found most folks store and Harold Arlen, who wrote “Over The Rain- 35 Bennington Street, East Boston supplements in their kitchen or bathroom, bow.” Fresh flowers are always kept in front not realizing the humidity in those rooms of Judy Garland’s memorial at Ferncliff. Also 617.227.8929 causes essential nutrients to simply dissolve buried at Ferncliff: Connee Boswell, Paul MON. and TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. in the air. They say it’s far better to keep Robeson, Richard Rodgers, Jerome Kern, and vitamins in a cool, dry place, but not a fridge Sigmund Romberg. And at the Pinelawn THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. which can lead to condensation. Cemetery in Farmingdale, Long Island is In moderation, beer can be a health-food where you will discover Count Basie and Guy drink that builds strong bones, says USA To- Lombardo. ACCEPTING Advertisements day. University of California researchers Interesting to note, the composer Stephen General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals have found that beer is a rich source of sili- Foster died in poverty in a charity ward at con, which increases bone mineral density the Bellevue Hospital in New York. The Memorials • Legals and helps prevent osteoporosis. The food composer of songs based upon the lives and ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE scientists tested 100 commercial beers for times of Southerners is buried in Yankee silicon content, and found that pale ales had territory — Alleghany Cemetery, Pittsburgh, the highest levels, while light lagers and Pennsylvania. wheat beers had the lowest. “Beers contain- As the stately maestro and musicologist 1st Generation ing high levels of malted barley and hops are Albert Natale will tell you, “There’s no busi- Italian-American richest in silicon,” said researcher Charles ness like show business!” And so here are Bamforth. some show biz memories. Horace Heidt Vita Orlando Sinopoli Huh? In a worldwide survey of 5,000 gals, often featured Frankie Carle, whose gim- one poll claimed lads from Ireland snagged micks included playing piano with his hands Shares with us top honors as the sexiest speaker followed behind his back. Before becoming a singer a delightful recollection by the studly stallions from Italy and the and actor, Dean Martin tried his hand as charming chaps from Scotland. French — coal miner, a boxer and other non-entertain- of her memories as a child once widely regarded as the language of love ment trades. He and Jerry Lewis made 16 growing up in — came in at fourth place, while the Ameri- films together, until they both went solo. Over can accent placed tenth. 30 more films followed. Major hit record- Boston’s “Little Italy” Bella Culo of Chesnut Hill thinks men with ings include “That’s Amore” (1953), “Memo- and a collection of Italian accents make you dream of amore. ries Are Made of This” (1955) and “Everybody The astute Tom Analetto of Medford, claims Loves Somebody” (1964). Violist/composer Italian family recipes man is the only animal to whom an accent Mantovani’s father was a violinist under from the homeland. is important. Arturo Toscanini. Mantovani’s big hit came The brilliant and glamorous Rosalie Cunio in 1950 with a song lifted from a mood music of Waltham says, “Your accent should betray album, “Charmaine.” His treatment of the Great as Gifts neither your mother’s birthplace nor your 1913 song introduced the cascading strings FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM father’s income.” gimmick, and made him the king of mood and in local bookstores — ask for The wondrous Lisa Cappuccio of East music. 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Despite having a fat contract with “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Peter Pan,” and “The L’Oreal to hype its anti-aging cream, Jane’s Sound of Music.” Be aware, the popular pop Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) happily telling fans on her website about why star Lady Gaga’s true name is Stefani she’s done an about-face and sought surgery Germanotta. or log on to www.ftc.gov. for a more youthful look. “I swore in 2000 I’d AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 23, 2010 Page 13 Notable Events by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari on a monitor at the cathedral that seemed to sum up the spirit of the Conference, which was one of hope, “The light shines on in darkness, a darkness that did not over- I’ve been asked to repeat We left the parking spot the kitchen table. He under- come it.” A good message in a story I wrote several years in front of 70 Eutaw Street stood. When it was time to tumultuous times. ago about Babbononno and and drove down the hill to sample another type of wine, The 2010 Women’s Confer- Dad’s cars. Ok, here goes … Meridian Street, turned left Babbononno got up to wash ence had taken place earlier, Babbononno was born in and headed for Maverick his glass. The sink was to the on February 27th; both events 1875, long before the auto- Square. What Dad didn’t no- left of the stove. Heading featured a complete program mobile came into existence tice was that Babbononno there, he bumped into Cous- of speakers, Sacrament of as a practical vehicle. As a grabbed the door handle once in John, saying, “Giovanni, Reconciliation, Eucharistic result, years later, he didn’t again and held that for dear mi scusa.” He washed his Adoration and Mass with understand what the ma- life. glass and headed back to the Cardinal Sean O’Malley Cardinal Sean O’Malley. chine was and hated them. To get to Orleans Street table bumping into Cousin We attended the Tea Party In return, every car my where Zi’Antonio lived, Dad John again. He repeated During the past week, two rally that took place on grandfather entered hated had to take a left once in himself saying, “Scusa.” unrelated events took place Wednesday, April 14th; about him. He would bang his head Maverick Square. As he Once seated, Zi’Antonio in Boston, both of which we 5,000-8,000 people gathered getting into vehicles. He started to make the left poured him a second glass of attended, that are well worth on the Boston Common to would literally fall into the turn, Babbononno lifted the wine. After he drank that noting. The 2010 Boston voice their support for the back seat if that’s where he door handle and the right and was offered a third, he Catholic Men’s Conference grass roots phenomenon. was told to sit. Once inside, door opened. As we made got up to wash the glass was held at the Cathedral of Boston was the next to the he would look for something the left turn, Babbononno again, and of course, bumped the Holy Cross on Saturday, last stop in a three week jour- to hold onto for dear life. A slid to his right and started into Cousin John again. April 17th. The theme of ney that began in Nevada and generation later, my mother to fall out the open door. Dad Returning to the table, he this year’s conference was would end in Washington felt the same way about fly- reached out with his right did it once more. At this “Crossing the Goal Together”. D.C. on tax day April 15th. ing, and if space travel be- hand and pulled Babbononno point, Cousin John yelled out Men throughout the Archdio- The media would have you comes part of our way of life, back into the car. As he did to my grandfather, “Zi cese gathered at the cathe- believe that Tea Party people I will probably feel the same this, my grandfather grabbed Michele, chi e ciggada, tu o dral for a day of recollection are all “Red Necks” when in way. If we precede an inven- the right side of the steer- me?” and motivation, a time to reality they are just average tion and don’t really under- ing wheel to pull himself to (Uncle Mike, who is blind, pause and consider your life people concerned about the stand it, we fear it. I guess safety. Dad couldn’t grab the you or me?) and the path you are on. The country. People are very that’s the way it is. steering wheel away from Well, by the time Dad was conference is a wonderful unhappy with Washington One Saturday morning my Babbononno and the car, ready to leave, Babbononno event that brings together and are looking for change, when I was ten years old, instead of making a left turn, wasn’t feeling any pain. men of good will who are the Tea Party rallies have Babbononno said to me, made a U-turn onto Chelsea Zi’Antonio filled the gallon engaged in the common become an effective tool for “Jenny, you take-a me to la Street. Chelsea Street par- jugs with red wine and purpose of seeking God and expressing their dissatis- casa di Zi’Antonio per allels Meridian and both Babbononno paid him the willing to support each in faction. Governor Sarah Palin comprare un galone di vino?” empty into Maverick Square. agreed amount. We headed this fundamental pursuit. was the keynote speaker (John will you take me As a result of my grandfa- down the steps to the car The event began at 9:00AM and managed to “fire up” the to Uncle Tony’s house to ther holding the steering and Babbononno carefully and ended with Holy Mass crowd. buy a gallon of wine?) I told wheel, the car climbed the placed the jugs on the right at 5:00PM in the afternoon The Third Annual Eucha- him to ask my father, say- sidewalk in front of Rapino’s front floor and than at- celebrated by Cardinal Sean ristic Congress for College ing, “Babbononno sono piu Funeral Home and almost tempted to climb in miss- O’Malley. At one point, a giovane alla guida una hit a couple of people stand- ing the bottles with his verse from John 1:5 appeared (Continued on Page 15) macchina, chieda mi papa.” ing on the sidewalk. feet. Again he knocked his (Grandpappy, I’m to young to Dad finally got Babbononno hat to the ground. I was drive a car, ask my father.) to let go of the steering still outside the car and • The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9) So, he asked Dad. wheel, and jumped the car picked up my grandfather’s Dad had nothing to do off the sidewalk. As he did hat and placed it on his that morning and told this, the right door slammed head. Both Dad and I helped Babbononno to get ready. shut. By this time my grand- him get situated on the front Nanna helped him carry a father was swearing in Ital- seat and I entered the back few empty gallon jugs out to ian and fractured English. I seat from the driver’s side. Dad’s ten year old Plymouth. got an education in the use As we started to head home, Babbononno opened the right of profanity in two languages Dad told Babbononno to fold door of the two door sedan, that morning. Once the car his hands in his lap, which pushed the right front seat was totally back in control, he did mumbling obsceni- forward and told me to get in Dad made a U turn. Once ties all the was back to the back. He then placed the back in Maverick Square Eagle Hill section of East gallon jugs on the floor of the made the left and headed for Boston. front and tried to get in. Upon 111 Orleans Street. Finding Dad parked in the same entering, he hit his head on a parking space in front of spot he had left an hour or the top of the door opening the house, Dad stopped the so earlier and told Babbo- and knocked his fedora onto car and told Babbononno it nonno not to move. He then the sidewalk. Swearing un- was safe to get out. He was came around the car, der his breath, he picked it still a bit shaken but man- opened the door and helped One more photo from the fabulous Boston Flower & Garden up, brushed it off, placed it aged to exit the Plymouth my grandfather out of the Show recently held at the Seaport World Trade Center on his head and tried to get and pick up most of his empty vehicle. We all carried the picturing Show Director Carolyn Weston and Boston in again. Once seated, he gallon jugs. After I exited the gallons of wine into the ally Mayor Thomas Menino at the Preview Party. Be sure to slammed the door so hard, back seat, I helped him. We way to the left of the house, save the dates for next year’s show: March 16-20, 2011 you could feel the motion in climbed the steps to the sec- entered the door that led to at the Seaport World Trade Center. the back seat. Dad yelled for ond floor and as soon as the kitchen and placed all (Photo by Tony Scarpetta) him to take it easy but he Babbononno saw Zi’Antonio, the bottles on the kitchen wasn’t paying attention. he told him the story of how table. Nanna heard the door in part benefit the 1st An- (Be sure to visit Hilda After Dad got in behind the Dad’s car almost killed him. open and came down stairs. nual Children’s Celtic Camp Morrill’s gardening Web site, steering wheel, Babbononno Zi’Antonio sat him down at Once she saw her husband Scholarship Fund which will www.bostongardens.com. grabbed the door handle and the kitchen table and poured she yelled, “Ubriaco!” (You allow disadvantaged youth to In addition to events covered held on for dear life. Dad told him a glass of wine to calm drunk) and headed back up- attend this year’s camp at and reported by the columnist, him to grab the arm rest if him down. stairs. By this time the wine the Centre in August. “The Socially Set” is compiled he had to hold on to some- Dad related the story to had taken effect and the only For more information, call from various other sources thing. This he did with such cousin John, Zi’Antonio’s thing Babbononno wanted 1-888-GO-IRISH or visit such as news and press re- pressure, his right hand blind son who was standing was an early afternoon nap. www.irishculture.org. leases, PRNewswire services, turned red. against the stove opposite GOD BLESS AMERICA Enjoy! etc.)

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The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani by Orazio Buttafuoco BRING BACK DOVER STREET Morrissey Boulevard supermarket site in MOVEMENT GROWING Dorchester. Lynch who represents the 9th When I was growing up in Boston’s South congressional district is a former iron- End, I remembered old Dover Street hidden worker and union lawyer who is always on LO SAPEVATE CHE … below the rattling trains above stopping at the side of his working-class/middle-class Come si fa’ a lavorare ancora a 100 anni? E’ merito Dover Station. J.J. Foley’s is still there but homeowner constituents. He still seems solamente della vitamina “V,” che e’ la ricetta del buon not much more. I remember the old destined for higher office. Who knows, the bicchiere di vino-che poi non e’ un segreto-ripetuta il giorno Roosevelt Hotel at the corner of Dover and 2012 elections aren’t really that far away. di compleanno durante una semplice festa in suo onore: di Washington streets where folks could rent While others talk the talk, Lynch rally walks Torribio Marioni, decano degli artigiani udinesi, classe rooms by the hour. Back then, I never un- the walk. 1909. Torribio e’ titolare dell’omonima tipografia dal 1935, derstood that concept but with time and ag- DePASQUALE, VARANO TAKE OVER non ha smesso di lavorare, e siccome per la pensione c’e’ ing, I can only laugh at it now. MARINA BAY CLUB sempre tempo(!), non ha mai smesso di versare I contributi It is difficult to remember when Dover Quincy’s Marina Bay Beach Club is about all’INPS ed all’assicurazione. Street was re-named East Berkeley Street. to get an extreme makeover and will re- Pochi giorni prima del suo centesimo compleanno e’ Probably, in the late ’80s or early ’90s, give open as the Ocean Club at Marina Bay on andato all’agenzia di una banca di Udine a fare I soliti or take a year or two. Back then, the Memorial Day weekend. North End restau- versamenti, fra lo stupore degli impiegati e del direttore, Yuppies didn’t like the name “Dover” be- rateurs Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano che non conoscendolo bene, ha voluto controllare piu’ volte cause of its skid row connotation. The last are taking over the place billed as the larg- la data di nascita vera! Marioni ha detto in quell’occasione gen-eration of Yuppies appears to like the est outdoor club in the Northeast. Said che “non si deve mai smettere di lavorare, e bisogna farlo word Dover and a movement has been Frank, “it’s always been one of the greatest sempre bene. E non si deve neppure smettere di versare I started to dump the East Berkeley street outdoor venues in the state and I believe contributi. Ripeto, le cose bisogna farle bene, sempre”! name. with me and Nick teaming up together, we Ogni mattina Marioni si alza all’alba, e dopo aver accudito The Old Dover Neighborhood Association can make it the best.” ai suoi canarini, e fatto le “ispezioni” dell’orto di casa, is out front lobbying for a return to the old This popular nightspot has a 1,600-capac- prende l’autobus per andare alla sua tipografia. name. Only recently, I found out that Dover ity and will sport new cabanas, four bars, an Fino a due anni addietro, dal 1935, usava la stessa Street was named in 1834 and it was the upscale lounge and gourmet food court. bicicletta, ma ora, a causa dell’eta’, non ce la fa’ piu’. Non location of the Boston Neck and the site of Those worried about the volleyball court and ha mai voluto l’automobile, che non l’ama, ed ha sempre the historic town gate. pool tables need not worry, they are staying preferito la bicicletta. Alla tipografia trova la figlia che Back in the ’50s, the kids called the bums put. gestisce tutto, e lavora senza sosta. Non fa’ piu’ lavori down there “Dovers” and it wasn’t a term of DePasquale owns Bricco, Mare, Umbria pesanti ma contribuisce a far andare avanti l’azienda. Il endearment. Today, it appears the new Prime and the Splash Ultra Lounge. Varano ‘tajut, nome friulano del “bicchiere di vino,” non manca people in their condos and lofts seek to be owns Strega, Nico and Nick Varano’s mai, rosso o bianco. A chi gli chiede il segreto della sua proudly called “Dovers” again. The more Famous Deli and shortly will be developing longevita’, risponde sempre: ‘la vitamina “V” Il suo e’ un things change, the more they stay the same, a Strega II on Fan Pier. record che durera’ a lungo! I guess. The new joint venture Marina Bay Clubs LYNCH WALKS THE REAL LINE still referred to with its old name when it DID YOU KNOW THAT … Recently, US Representative Steve Lynch was known as Waterworks when it opened How is it possible to keep working to the age of 100? Only joined striking Shaw’s workers outside the in 1996. thanks to vitamin “V,” the recipe of a good glass of wine — which isn’t that much of a secret — still on the day of his birthday, at a simple celebration in his honor to Torribio • Who Will Be Boston’s Next Mayor? (Continued from Page 2) Marioni, the dean of Udine’s artisans, born in 1909. off in the political distant. ing and has come up that he does. Torribio is the owner of the “Marioni Printing Company” However, one name does with some great ordinances Does he have the mak- since 1935 he always worked and since there is always keep popping up when folks over his years on the City ings of the next Mayor of time for a pension has never stopped to pay his share to talk politics and that is Council. Boston? I think he does. the INPS (the Italian Social Security) and to the insurance Rob Consalvo. He is the most He works hard and loves Does he want to be the next company. A few days before his birthday, he went to a branch active of active city council- his job and it shows in all Mayor of Boston? That’s of an Udine’s Bank to make the ritual payments to the ors. He represents District 5 that he has accomplished something he’ll have to de- astonishment of the employees and the manager not but he is quite proactive on and in all who support him. cide. I often tell people that well acquainted with Marioni the INPS checked his iden- a number of fronts, espe- He may represent a district Consalvo reminds me of an tity and his birthday several times. Marioni, on that occa- cially public safety. He re- (Hyde Park and Roslindale) Italian Ray Flynn. He is hon- sion, stated that …. “you should never stop working and cently came up with the idea but he thinks globally. est and down to earth. What always do the work well!” And you should also never stop of removing store grates and When it comes to doing his you see is what you get. making your periodic contributions. Again, you must al- it doesn’t look like one of his job, he gets few if any com- When the race for the ways do things well! Marioni gets up every day at sunrise, best ideas. However, no one plaints. People can reach next mayor begins, I feel takes care of his canaries, checks his vegetable garden always hits the ball out of him. He reaches back out to Consalvo will be right there and then he takes the bus to his shop. Up until two years the park. them. They talk, he re- in the mix. I look forward to ago he used his bicycle, the same one he purchased in Consalvo is always think- sponds. He is upfront in all 2013. 1935, but now because of his age cannot pedal anymore. He never bought a car, which he never loved it, but always preferred the bicycle. Once at the shop, managed by his daughter, he works without ever stopping! He doesn’t ATTENTION • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) do any heavy work, but still contributes in running the tion is what someone says we stay home and let them shop. The “tajut,” the local word for the glass of wine, is it is. All those rights won for win again, the only losers always available, either red or white. To those who inquire ATTORNEYS us over the centuries in will be us. about the secret of his longevity, he always replies: “the blood on battlefields are There is an old Native vitamin V.’’ His is a record that will certainly last a long The POST-GAZETTE wasting away as our govern- American saying that goes, time! ment leaders turns us into what we have today is not newspaper is a paper what the English under King simply an inheritance from of general circulation. George were. We threw out the past but a gift from us to a government that was our children and grandchil- We are qualified to harming us and now we dren. Presently, all we are accept legal notices must stand up to a govern- gifting is a debt that will ment of our own threatening hurt the future face of Remember Your Loved Ones from any court in each This year the Post-Gazette is offering our readers an to undo 234 years of Ameri- America. We have a choice town that we serve. can growth and liberty. to make. 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EXTRA Innings A Memorable Reception of Visiting Italian Students by the Burlington Sons of Italy by Sal Giarratani

Big Papi Still Hitting Like Old Grandpa Former slugger David Ortiz is still hitting just as badly as last year when he struggled at the plate most of the 2009 season. He did finish with, as I remember, 25 homers and 91 RBIs, but those numbers don’t truly reflect how bad last year was for him and Red Sox Nation. He can still spit into his hands and slap them together with his OCD-like plate ritual, but usually he heads back to the dugout real quick. Many times looking at strike three sail by him. Many think it is because the “Catnip” period of baseball is over. Others think it is just Ortiz in the post-Manny part of his career. Without Manny, he isn’t as good as he once seemed. Still others think, he’s just getting older and showing his age whatever it is. Eventually, something’s gotta give. The Red Sox need Ortiz back in old form or he’s just getting paid too much money for doing what he has been doing lately.

Wish We Had Manny Back? Speaking of Manny Ramirez, does anyone out there miss him? I miss his power at the plate but not his silly antics which caused much trouble in the clubhouse back in the Recently the Burlington High School lan- reception. To further enhance the meal, day reportedly. The last thing a team needs is a big head guage department and the Burlington Sons Flatbread Pizza generously provided an that just swells up with foolishness. The LA Dodgers deserve of Italy hosted a group of 15 Italian students assortment of their signature pizzas. him. We’re happier without him. Manny may yet make the from the very northern region of Trentino On the Monday evening prior at a sched- Hall of Fame when he retires but he’d never get my vote. Alto-Adige. This exchange program (un pro- uled meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Personally, the deal we gave him to bring him here from gramma di scambio) celebrates its third all of the members of the board signed and the Cleveland Indians didn’t always work in our favor. I anniversary in what appears to be a strongly presented a Proclamation to the visiting actually miss Pedro Martinez now but I’ll never miss Manny supported program by BHS and the small students expressing support and antici- or Manny being Manny. community of Cles, Val di Non in the pated continuance of this valuable cultural Trentino region of Italy. The Italian students venue for Burlington and our language Was That Game Really Over 38 Years Ago? were accompanied by the Principal of the students. When I saw a newspaper photo showing more than 20,000 Istituto Pilati and two of the teachers. President Don McGowan and Vice Presi- Cowboy fans gathered in Irving, Texas to say their final On Wednesday evening, April 14th, the dent Pat Moreno expressed great satisfac- good-byes to Texas Stadium on April 11, I remembered the Burlington Sons of Italy held a lively and tion and pride in the efforts of the Burlington first football game ever played in that stadium. It was on memorable pot luck dinner for the Italian lodge members who provided abundant food October 24, l971. The Cowboys played the Patriots and won students, each accompanied by a host stu- and friendship for these young visitors. the game 46-2. It was also Jim Plunkett’s first game as the dent. As has been their want so many times Members of the Board of Selectmen and com- Patriots’ starting QB. He didn’t fare that well but Jim Nance in the past, the Sons of Italy members pro- munity guests joined in the celebration. was his usual self on the field. Former President Johnson vided a veritable feast of culinary delights A reciprocal visit to Cles is anticipated in was also In the stands that Sunday afternoon. I remember of both the Italian and American persua- the next school year. The event was video- all this so well because I was there at the game rooting for sion complete with wonderful desserts, taped and will soon be aired on our local the Pats With my Boston accent. chocolate and ice cream (il gelato). The cable outlet, BCAT. No, the Cowboys’ long time home is history as all those Italian students were introduced individu- In a world of ever contracting distances, fans recently watched the place get demolished. The ally using their budding English language this kind of exchange, quite unheard of not Cowboys played there from the very first game I had skills and Italian when necessary. A most so very long ago, can encourage under- attended until the Cowboys moved into the new Dallas generous member of the Sons of Italy standing in the imminent new world of these Cowboys’ Stadium in Arlington Texas back in 2008. provided souvenir packets for each Italian Italian and American students. The aware- I still have my ticket stub from that game. The price student. Rita DiBellis, department chair for ness of a very old and rich Italian cultural for a seat was a mere $7.00. Popcorn probably cost foreign language and Ivana Gentile, our heritage can make our students better more than that now. Time goes by quickly when you’re not Italian teacher, expressed gratitude and informed citizens of Western Civilization looking. satisfaction for a planned and plentiful and their world.

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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss There’s a Rating System in Boxing for a Reason! There’s a rating system in boxing for a It is the second season for new for us to go out there reason. We are not all alike. Boxing is one the Bruins and for the first in the third with a 1-1 tie. of the truest forms in determining “YOUR- time in quite a while the But we’ve been sticking to OWN” climb in life to the “Top!” Equality TD Garden has become the game plan, we haven’t and inequality are keys in determining your alive. been getting frustrated and own accomplishments. Your persistence, Alive with boisterous fans, we stayed focused when motivation, ability, or lack of ability, and loud music, energetic play- they (the Sabres) scored the inner drive. All key factors, in determining ers and coaches fully pre- first goal. I didn’t feel any direction in life. Many a left hook or right pared for the playoffs. Alive. panic on the bench. It was hand have shifted an individuals directions Game three of the Stanley just one of those things to changing professions. In boxing you get Cup playoffs was such a where we’ve been resilient to really “Fight your way to the top!” (If moment. Tied in games 1-1 on the bench because we’ve you’re good) In boxing you prove who you are with the Buffalo Sabres, the been through it.” and who your not. We are not all alike. We B’s needed a victory to vault Julien also stated how all have individual skill. Some become World ahead of their competition he felt about Recchi, the Champions, local champions, contenders, from Western New York. And “elder statesman” of the B’s: pretenders, and others opponents. Some they got it. “Without a doubt that was a have extended careers in boxing. Some get RIP, Referee Arthur Mercante Sr. He The fans got into the act huge play. He outmuscled discouraged and choose another profession. motions Joe Frazier to a neutral corner early by passing a large Bru- his way in there and made Some don’t have the desire to continue on after knocking down Muhammad Ali. ins-logoed banner through that great pass to Bergeron. in boxing and choose to enter a more desir- March 8, 1971, in New York. the stands just prior to the I thought our team played ous profession. They still love boxing and start of the game — a ban- hard and it was fitting that long to box/fight (compete) again. Great fans to, fight. “DING!” Statistics, documented for ner created for such events something like that would of boxing are true fans and are competitors. eternity. Accomplishments in boxing are by the front office. In addi- happen.” They never lose their desire to win, lose or sacred. tion, thousands upon thou- He added: “You can never draw in boxing. Desiring to compete at the Here at the Comfort Inn, I spoke on box- sands of gold colored towels say enough about a guy ultimate level. Boxing is an ultimate chal- ing. Who was the opponent of Rocky were waved in a frenzy as who has been around for so lenge in life. Having the desire to demon- Marciano after the Roland LaStarza fight? I the players took the ice for long and the way he plays. strate your talent. Some have good right got the answer now. Ezzard Charles on June what was the first game of He just brings energy to our hands, great left hooks, others a great jab, 17, 1954. I’m gathered here with a great the 2010 Stanley Cup play- hockey club. When you see some have great boxing skill, others a tol- group of gentlemen: Howard Noah, Dennis offs in Boston. a 42-year-old man play as erance for taking a beating. Others just are Blale, Ed Curelop, Milty Siegal, Irwin Golden, One had the feeling that if hard as he does and when tough, some have a great jaw, others are Mort Landy, Paul Kaplan, Nick Shabanoff, the atmosphere in the build- you are in your twenties, it’s wild and some cute in the ring. Then there’s Mel Gondelman, Lenny Blau, Sonny Blau, ing had been that energetic pretty hard not to follow the extremely cool and calm. Some become Dennis Blau, Sonny Paige, Charliy Keoale, throughout the regular sea- suit. He’s shown no signs of world, national or local champions. Others Lou Rosen, Stan Rosenfield, Morty Matt, son the Bruins would not slowing down. He leads by accomplish as amateurs and others as pro- Chief, Jeff Korey, Lou Korey, Milt Kriger, have been a bubble team example.” fessionals. A saying in boxing is: “You can Jerry Goodman. They know “How to play that went to the next-to-last The victory had extra never tell a great fighter till he/she has got ball!” All are skilled in the “art of ball play- day of the campaign before meaning because none of knocked down.” Getting knocked down, ing!” These gentlemen have played ball securing a playoff berth. the prognosticators picked that’s discouragement. “Getting back together for many years. Displaying their Sitting in my assigned the Bruins to win this se- up” after a knockdown is encouragement. talent proudly. I spoke at this gathering of seat on the ninth floor with ries. Many said the Sabres Both essential keys to perseverance in l distinguished gentlemen. We spoke on box- members of the Buffalo me- would win in five, others said ife. Boxing is as rough and tough a sport as ing. I was honored to speak with these dia on either side of me, it it might go six games before is. No time outs. No substitutes. Using ballplayers on boxing. Thank you. As distin- was interesting when one Buffalo dispatched the B’s. only hands. Boxing can be discouraging. I guished a group of gentlemen I’ve seen. turned and asked “Is it al- At press time there was admire boxers. They’re accomplished and Great American ball players. They have the ways this loud in here?” In still a lot left to be played admired. I admire all that have attempted best interest for America. truth, the answer was no. in this series. Yes, indeed, boxing. Many discouragements in boxing. The fans hadn’t been that it did look as if it might go TRIVIA They’re just as important as encourage- loud during the regular sea- six games. But you know Henry Armstrong and Ralph Zannelli met ments. In boxing there are many non- son and neither had the what? That sixth game is three times. They fought on May 24, 1940, encouraging factors. I admire those that music that was played over scheduled for the Garden March 24, 1944 and on May 16, 1944. have done well. Making an attempt to the loud speakers. where legions of fans and Where? the top and doing okay. “Bravo!” The tough And even though the atten- cranked up loud speakers The last bare knuckle championship fight pathway to the top. It’s tough and hard. Just dance was announced as a await. Towels will be waved was between John L. Sullivan and Jake because an individual steps into a boxing sellout at 17,565 — a figure — but not in surrender. Kilrain on July 8, 1889. Sullivan won in the gym ring and throws a few punches does not also frequently announced Could it happen that the seventy-fifth round. put them in equivalence to world champi- during regular season Bruins — a team that faced ons or an individual who has achieved suc- UPCOMING FIGHTS games — there did, indeed, uncertainty about their cess in boxing. We are not all alike. There’s April 24th — HBO from California Tomasz appear to to be more mem- postseason plans right up a rating system in boxing for a reason. Adamek versus Cristobal Arreola. Heavy- bers of Bruins Nation in at- until their next to last regu- Climbing up the stairs to a boxing ring does weight. tendance than during a lar season game — might not make you a champion. The attempt is April 24th — Showtime, Carl Froch ver- regular evening. defy the so-called experts and admirable. What you do in the ring makes sus Mikkel Kessler WBC Super middle- True to their nature, topple the Sabres to move on you a champion or not. You fight to the top weight. though, this 2009-2010 to the Eastern Conference of the ratings. You earn a shot at the title. April 30th — Showtime Illinois Edwin squad of Bruins then pro- semifinals? You defeat the champion. You become a Rodriquez versus Kevin Engel Super ceeded to take on the Sabres What once would have dis- world champion. That’s what climbing the middleweight. in another tight, low scoring missed as fictional had, in ladder of success is all about. What would May 1st — HBO PPV Shane Mosley battles duel that mirrored so many reality, become possible. It Joey Archibald, Sal Bartolo, Tony DeMarco, Floyd Mayweather Jr. WBA Welterweight games of the regular season. still might not happen but Paddy Duffy, Harold Gomes, Marvin Hagler, title fight. It was 1-1 most of the way. A now there was a distinct pos- Rocky Marciano, Honey Melody, Kid Murphy, May 7th — ESPN2 Antonio Escalante late third period goal by sibility that it could. There Paul Pender, Vinny Paz, John Ruiz, Sandy versus TBA. Patrice Bergeron — aided seemed to be a new spirit, a Saddler, John L. Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, May 8th — HBO Paul Williams versus in a supreme way by Mark new energy, in these Bru- Jack Sharkey, and Jimmy Walsh say ... Kermit Cintron Junior Middleweights. Recchi who got possession of ins. And, of course, the They earned accomplishments in boxing. the puck away from the Sa- longer they continue to play, RIP to ARTHUR MERCANTE SR. He was These great champions climbed the ladder bres and then fed Bergeron the stronger the possibility born in Brockton, Massachusetts on Janu- to success. They became champions of the — put the B’s up 2-1 for what that Marc Savard will be able ary 27, 1920. He passed into that golden ring world. Just as other champions and world proved to be the winning to rejoin the team. in Heaven refereed by God on April 10, 2010. title contenders Tommy Collins, Joe score. Herb Brooks, the man who The first title bout he refereed was the sec- DeNucci, Tony Petronelli, Jackie Smith, Later, in the postgame coached the 1980 USA ond Floyd Paterson versus Ingemar Vinnie Curto, Tom McNeeley, Skeeter press conference — held in Olympic hockey team, would Johanson fight. Paterson regained the title. McClure, Sammy Fuller, Micky Ward, Paul a much larger setting than have been proud of this He was a childhood friend of Rocky Marciano. Cardoza, Tommy Martini, Iron Mike Pusateri the ones convened after bunch of Bruins on Patriots Arthur served in World War II in the U.S. would say. They did not earn their accom- regular season contests, B’s Day night. They had just won Navy, under the command of Heavyweight plishments by simply walking into a gym coach Claude Julien — em- their second straight game Champion Gene Tunney. He was inducted and throwing a few punches. Champion- phasized that it was the against Buffalo to take the into the International Boxing Hall of Fame ships earned military, amateur, profes- Bruins experience in close lead in the series. The frus- Canastota New York in 1995. He refereed sional, local, world title ratings, and con- games this season that en- tration so evident during the the first Muhammad Ali versus Joe Frazier tender ship status, or opponent status. They abled them to keep their cool regular season had been bout, the first George Foreman versus Joe all proudly achieved a status of achieve- and work for opportunities. banished, replaced by a new Frazier bout amongst many others. Rest in ment. They all did the best they could. All “Overall, the game was positive attitude. Peace. Our Prayers, are with you. named, proudly became a pinnacle of suc- very good. I felt good about it, Where that might lead was cess, in their chosen profession. I am glad If you have any information on fighters he remarked. “We’ve played still to be determined in a for a rating system. In order to be included you would like to see included in a column in tight games all year, as series where all one could in a rating system, or win a title. You’ve got contact me at boxer2reinaldo@ comcast.net. you know, so it was nothing see were possibilities.