VOL. 121 - NO. 12 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MARCH 24, 2017 $.35 A COPY Upcoming Project to Preserve and Repair Tobin Bridge

The Massachusetts Depart- ment of Transportation (Mass- DOT) will begin operations this week on an upcoming project to repair, clean, and preserve by painting a section of the Tobin Memorial Bridge which carries Route 1 over the Mystic River between the Charlestown neighborhoods of Boston and Chelsea. MassDOT crews and contrac- tors will carry out the $15.6 mil- lion project that includes struc- tural steel repairs as well as cleaning and painting the steel and railings on the upper and lower levels in order to preserve the bridge. These activities will take place on the south- ernmost section of the bridge in Charlestown and the project bound on its lower level and waterway opening measures is expected to be completed by three lanes southbound on the 340' wide by 100' high. 2019. upper level. The 36-foot-wide Appropriate signage and mes- In order to allow MassDOT roadway is bounded on both saging will be in place to guide crews and contractors to safely sides by safety walks (2'7" wide) drivers during these construc- conduct these operations, the with steel-pipe railings on each tion operations and MassDOT travel lanes on Route 1 north- side. will provide more information bound and southbound on the The main structure over the regarding any impacts as it Tobin Memorial Bridge in this Mystic River is a three-span, becomes available. area will be reduced during off- cantilevered truss 1,525' in MassDOT encourages drivers peak hours with temporary lane length. Its center span is 800' to utilize the appropriate travel closures at times throughout and the maximum truss height resources throughout the dura- the duration of the project. is 115'. It provides a navigable tion of this project and make The Tobin Memorial Bridge waterway opening 700' wide by informed decisions regarding was erected in 1948-1949 and 135' high. A smaller, simply their travel plans. Those trav- opened to traffi c in 1950. It con- supported warren truss spans eling through the area should News Briefs nects the Charlestown neigh- the Little Mystic. It reaches a be mindful of delays and traffi c by Sal Giarratani borhood of Boston and Chelsea maximum truss height of 65' impacts, reduce speed, and use with three travel lanes north- and is 439' long. Its navigable caution. Obama Wins JFK Award Former President Barack Obama has been named the 2017 winner of the John F. Kennedy Profi les in Italian Easter Traditions and Foods Courage Award from the Kennedy Library in Dorchester. According to the JFK Library Foundation, Obama is by Prof/Cav Philip j. DiNovo being recognized for “his enduring commitment to Something vital is lost if we democratic ideals and elevating the standard of political fail to keep alive our Italian courage in a new century.” traditions and customs. They Perhaps, Caroline Kennedy can ask Obama to donate are the glue that tie us to our some funds to restore her dad’s boat over in Dorchester, past. Being an Italian-American too, huh? Meanwhile, might I add, why not give him comes from being one with one- this Profi le in Courage Award? It’s a fi tting bookend to self and our past — it is a state his eight long years in offi ce. After-all, he received the of mind. Italian Easter tradi- Nobel Peace Prize for defeating John McCain in 2008. tions and customs are splendid, If I were President Donald Trump, I wouldn’t hold my rich, and should be preserved. breath waiting to get this award. That would be a real Easter is a religious celebra- Profi le in Courage by the Kennedy Library. You know, tion, colorful, folkloric and the folks looking for you and I to donate dollars to fi x up earnest in Italy. It was in Rome a rusty boat over there in the waters of Dorchester Bay. that the Apostles Peter and What Happened to the Paul went to preach Christ’s message of love and peace and Separation of Powers? were eventually to be martyred. I thought we had something in the U.S. Constitution It was in Rome that the seeds of about the separation of powers between the Executive, Christianity were nurtured by attached to large gifts: stuffed sugar. Bakers are constantly Legislative and Judicial branches of government. the early saints. In Italy during toys, tricycles, even pieces of inventing new Columba with Recently, a federal judge in Seattle, then the U.S. Court Holy Week, the mortal spirit furniture. Each egg, no matter countless fanciful fi llings, frost- of Appeals in the Ninth District in San Francisco, and may feel that they have gotten a the size, contains a prize in the ings and fl avors. Often break- now a federal judge in Wisconsin, have put a temporary genuine glimpse of heaven. Be- hollow interior and it is possible fast starts with an Easter om- injunction on the implementation of President Trump’s ing part of Holy Week Services to spend several hundred dol- elet (Frogga). The eggs may be new limited travel ban on six countries known for can lead to a feeling of joy dur- lars on an Easter egg. Easter prepared with different herbs harboring terrorists because it might affect a Syrian ing the Holy Season. lambs in spun white sugar are and vegetables. living in Syria with family living here as a refugee from Italian children gorge them- also seasonal favorites. Here is a typical Easter Sun- coming in to join his family. selves on a vast variety of The traditional cake you serve day menu: milk-fed lamb (the I thought the Judiciary’s role was to make sure laws sweets during Easter. Easter on Easter mornings is Columba. most popular way is spit-roast- by Congress or actions by the president had to pass eggs adorned with elaborate It is a dove-shaped Easter ver- ed with rosemary or lamb made muster with the U.S. Constitution? wrapping paper and bows are sion of the panettone eaten at with olive oil, garlic, vinegar, (Continued on Page 10) very popular. The eggs range Christmas. The basic Columba sage and rosemary), pasta, in size from small to unbeliev- is a sponge cake stuffed with ably large. The large eggs come raisins and coated with white (Continued on Page 11) PAGE 2 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 24, 2017 2017 City Scholarship Applications Now Available to Boston Residents Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced applications are now avail- able for the 2017 City of Boston Scholarships. The City of Boston Scholarship program is designed to support higher education, and is available to Boston residents interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in Massachusetts. “For the last 20 years, the City of Boston Scholarship Fund has provided more than 2,000 residents with the fi nancial sup- THE HOSPITABALE AUGUSTUS port needed to further their education,” said Mayor Walsh. “Our lettuce or a piece of dried apple. students are the foundation of Boston’s future, and I encourage His favorite after-dinner sport anyone interested in pursuing higher education to apply for this was to auction off paintings of scholarship. Investing in our residents means investing in the which only the back was shown future of our city.” and requiring all of the guests Candidates must be Boston residents who have graduated from to take part in the bidding. high school or have completed G.E.D. programming by the time He went all-out on holidays, the awards are made. Additionally, candidates must be planning especially the Saturnalia (com- to attend, or currently attend, a two- or four-year accredited post- parable to our Christmas sea- secondary institution within Massachusetts. son) and gave gifts of clothing, The City of Boston Scholarship fund provides up to $2,500 per gold, silver and rare coins. He academic year towards tuition and relies primarily on generous vol- observed a daily siesta after the untary contributions from individuals, organizations and corpora- noon meal, but after dinner he tions to further the goal of having more Boston residents complete retired to a couch in his study a post-secondary education. During the 2015-2016 academic year, to attend to the remains of the the scholarship program awarded a total of $250,000 to over 100 business of the day. students representing almost every neighborhood of Boston, over Augustus was not without 20 local high schools, and 20 local colleges/universities. his share of superstitions. At “The cost of college tuition has increased by 45 percent in the last one time he had a narrow es- decade — a price rising faster than nearly any other good or service Fresco in the House of Augustus. cape from lightning during a in America,” said Boston Chief of Education Turahn Dorsey. “Over journey; consequently he car- the coming year, the Mayor’s Education Cabinet and the City’s The villas of Augustus were extravagant, but were always ried a seal-skin on trips as a Scholarship Committee will work with local students, educators, not considered lavish, but he steeped in good-fellowship. He protection, and at any sign of a higher education offi cials, and college access experts to identify did decorate with rare items always tried to draw the silent violent storm he sought refuge ways to ensure that all Boston students fi nd an affordable way to such as the bones of huge sea guests into general conversa- in underground vaulted rooms. reach — and complete — a postsecondary education.” monsters or wild beasts, and tion, and usually provided During a battle he became ill Residents who fi t the criteria are encouraged to apply. The also the weapons of heroes. His entertainment in the form of ac- and intended not to leave his deadline to submit applications for incoming freshmen is Friday, furniture was plain, simple, and tors, musicians or storytellers. tent, but a friend’s dream and May 5th, at 5:00 pm. For applicants who are renewing their schol- on a par with that of private He was a light and irregular warning caused him to spend arship, the deadline is Friday, June 30th, at 5:00 pm. citizens. Even his house clothes eater and his tastes were plain. the night elsewhere. The en- For more information on the City of Boston Scholarship, visit were common and made by the He often ate before and after a emy entered his camp during Boston.gov. women in his family. He wore a dinner party, but not during the night and his litter was form of elevator shoe to gain a it. He particularly liked coarse stabbed through several times bit of extra height and he always bread, small fishes, home- in the belief that he was still ly- EAST BOSTON “K” TRUST kept suitable clothing available made cheese, and green fi gs. ing there. During the spring of to wear in public. His favorite wines were vinum that year, he had many fear- He gave many formal dinner setinum, the fi nest wine in all ful but unfulfi lled dreams. The 2017 College Scholarships parties and always observed of Italy made at Setia, near dreams during the balance of The East Boston “K” Trust is now accepting college scholarship protocol, as well as the person- the Pontine Marshes, and also the year were less frequent but applications from qualifi ed high school seniors. Applications ality of his guests. On those Raetian wine from the Alpine more reliable. He considered it are accepted from all high school seniors who are East Boston occasions when he was late country. to be a bad omen if his shoes residents (one year minimum) regardless of where they attend to dinner, he permitted his Although he was very fond were put on wrong in the morn- high school. The only residency exception is for seniors who are guests to begin before he took of wine, he drank it very spar- ing, but starting a journey in members of the Key Club of East Boston High School. Scholar- his place. He also insisted that ingly. He could never con- the drizzle of rain was a good ships are awarded to students based on scholastic achievement, they complete their meal if he sume more than a pint, other- omen. Lastly, he never took up community involvement, and fi nancial need. was required to leave early for wise he would vomit. He never any important business during Applications with complete instructions are available at all area any reason. His dinners usually drank before dinner, but for midday. high schools. (Please see Guidance Counselor for an application.) consisted of three courses, but an antipasto he would take a Applications are also available at the EB Social Centers, Room when he was in a lavish mood bit of bread soaked in cold wa- NEXT WEEK: 103, 68 Central Square in East Boston. he served six. They were never ter, a slice of cucumber, a leaf of Arrivederci Augustus All applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, March 31, 2017, to: East Boston K-Trust, ATTN: Marisa Di Pietro, East Boston Social Centers, 68 Central Square, East Boston, MA 02128. Italian-American Cultural Organization April Meeting Applicants will be interviewed at Spinelli’s in East Boston on Wednesday, April 12th, at 5:30 pm. Please join us on Monday, Italian Culinary Adventures. different regions of Italy and Scholarship winners will be honored during a special East rd April 3 , at 7:00 pm at Grove Montillo is a native Italian their cuisines. 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Vol. 121 - No. 12 Friday, March 24, 2017

OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions of this our adopted country the United States of America: To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of Left to right: Donne 2000 Board Members Concetta Graceffa (consigliere), Carmela Crognale civic duty: In all ways to aid in making this country greater (consigliere), Noreen Volpe (consigliere), Dora Volpe (co-treasurer), Maria Ferrusi (vice and better than we found it. president), Rosa Giammarco (president), Doreen Giammarco (co-secretary), Adriana Susi (consigliere), Rita Susi (co-secretary), and Maria DiCenso (co-treasurer). GUEST EDITORIAL On March 12, 2017, Donne 2000 members along with their families and friends came WASTING TIME ON FAKE NEWS together to celebrate “La Festa Delle Donne,” i.e., International Women’s Day. It is a day set by Sal Giarratani aside to commemorate the women of the world Recently, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the that have endured injustices and fought for the Trump Administration made the decision to ask for resigna- women’s rights that we enjoy today. The event tions of 46 U.S. attorneys who were all holdovers from the was held at Venezia Restaurant with a delicious Obama Administration. The U.S. Attorney in the Southern lunch. Music was provided by Music Paradise. District of New York, Preet Bharara, defi ed the order to resign This was also the Donne 2000 Annual Scholar- and he was immediately fi red. The liberal media is making a ship fundraising event. big deal over the fi ring, but there is nothing unusual about International Women’s Day is a very signifi - a new president seeking the resignations of this post within cant day in Italy and other European countries. the Justice Department. The symbol of the day is the yellow mimosa In 1993, U.S. Atty. Gen. Janet Reno sought the resigna- flower, an expression of women’s solidarity. tions of all 93 U.S. Attorneys three months into President This is an opportunity for society as a whole Bill Clinton›s fi rst term. Presidents Bush and Obama also to remember the importance of women, their did get to fi re holdover U.S. attorneys when they came into important contribution to the betterment of our offi ce. Nothing unusual, nothing to be seen by the move. society, their sacrifi ces, and to celebrate their Sessions has a right coming into his post at the Justice achievements. Department to clean house now that he is in charge. This year Donne 2000 raised funds to donate Bharara for whatever reason decided not to comply and got to the Advanced Placement (AP) Italian Program. the boot. There was no need for him to take a public stand The AP Italian Program is a college level course to say he was fi red. Time to move on to some real news. that is offered to qualifi ed high school seniors. Successful completion of the course and AP exam Left to right: Rosa Giammarco and grandchil- scores allows students to build college level cred- dren Jenna Giammarco, Roman Giammarco, its that are recognized by almost all universities and Vivian Giammarco. in the United Stated and abroad. The money raised will fund one AP Italian course consist- were many raffl es of items donated by Donne Mrs. Mildred Amicangelo ing of ten students in a designated high school 2000 members and local businesses. We wish to located in Boston or one of its neighboring cities thank all of our sponsors for all their generous th or towns. Donne 2000 is proud to be recognized contributions to our Program Book and donations to Celebrate 100 Birthday by the Italian Consulate as the fi rst Italian orga- for our raffl e. Many thanks to Nellie’s Wildfl owers Mrs. Mildred Amicangelo, a long time teacher at nization to donate money to this program. in Somerville, who procured the beautiful mimosa After the scholarship award ceremony, there fl owers that adorned our tables for us. St. Anthony’s School in the North End, is celebrating her 100th birthday! Her son Vincent Amicangelo is having a party for her on Sunday, March 26th, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at the North End Against Drugs Announces Winchester Rehab and Nursing Center, 223 Swanton Street in Winchester. 2017-2018 Raymond & Michelina Costa Family, friends, and especially former students, are welcome! Scholarship Program Mrs. Amicangelo would be thrilled to see all of you, so North End Against Drugs announces the 2017- phone, email, school attending, and grade for please join us and make this a celebration to remember! 2018 Raymond & Michelina Costa Scholarship upcoming school year beginning in September. Program for North End residents in both public A COMPLETED and SIGNED application must and private (tuition-based) schools. The deadline be submitted by May 12, 2017, at 6:00 pm. to submit the form is May 12, 2017, at 6:00 pm. Late Applications will not be considered. Rules & Regulations: Please send completed applications to: North Applicant must be a North End Resident who is End Against Drugs, c/o Nazzaro Center, 30 North attending school (Proof of residency is required. Bennet Street, Boston, MA 02113. Must provide a letter from the school verifying Winners or an adult family member must North End residency). be present at time of drawing, May 19, 2017, Scholarships are awarded from Kindergarten at 6:00 pm at Nazzaro Center, to receive a through College. scholarship. Scholarships are for the 2017 -2018 academic AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL BE DRAWN ON year, and proof of matriculation must be present May 19, 2017, at 6:00 pm. in order for N.E.A.D to release funds. Family members of N.E.A.D. Board of Directors Tuition-based school winners will receive a may not be eligible to apply for Scholarships. check payable to their school. Public school We are also looking for donations for our schol- winners will receive a Staples gift card towards arship program. No amount is too small. If you school supplies. would like to have a scholarship named after No student can win more than one scholarship you, a business, organization, or In Memory of a per drawing, but he/she is eligible for future Loved One, each Scholarship is $500. drawings. Contact Olivia “Costa” Scimeca at 617-605- The applicant must fi ll out each applicable box 6142. on the application form with their name, address, Forms will be available at the Nazzaro Center.

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It is also Remembering the Edsel delicious baked into biscuits and breads like focaccia. As William Shakespeare noted in Hamlet, rosemary symbolizes remembrance. It was once scattered atop caskets to ensure that funeral mourners would always remember the dead. The herb known as rosmarino in Italian also formed part of medieval brides’ wedding bouquets, and as such became a token of love. Folklore also attributes to rosemary the 1959 Spring has blossomed before her intentions by placing a power to repel the evil eye us, green and cool as a bright pot of basil on her windowsill! and frighten away malicious You need to be of a certain 1958, the Edsel sold for about sprig of spearmint. The longer However, this fragrant herb also spirits. age to remember when the Ford $2,300, plus your trade-in. Cars days fi ll the early evening hours holds a sinister side. People • Sage: I am in love with the Motor Company came up with were so cheap back then. with resplendent golden sun- in the Middle Ages thought it classic Italian combination the idea to create a new Ford The newspaper piece is all rays. Robins are now a regular gave birth to scorpions. Some of savory pumpkin and sage, line of cars. You could buy a about Ken Lammert, now 82 sight, scampering among bush- scholars speculate that the or salvia. You might say Ford, you could buy Mercury, or and a retired mechanic and es or taking off in fl ight from word “basil” shares the same that whoever thought of this you could buy a Lincoln. Then, gas station owner. He bought the treetops, their red feathers root as “basilisk,” a spooky delectable flavor profile was in 1958, Ford created the brand his Edsel on a lark after seeing fl ashing the joy of spring. Buds legendary creature that had the wise indeed, and you would new Edsel named after founder it sitting at a dealership. He become more pronounced, body of a snake and the head of be right! The herb sage is Henry Ford’s son Edsel. It was still has his pale blue Edsel seemingly smiling with antici- a rooster and could kill its prey associated with wisdom, which defi nitely an odd name for a car Corsair convertible to this day. pation at the secret leaves con- with just a glance! is why we call intelligent people and it had a correspondingly It still runs great and has over cealed within. The fi rst crocuses • Lavender: I always thought sages. Supposedly, bringing a odd look. No one and I mean 359,000 miles on it. Even ugly and daffodils wave gaily in the of lavender as a pretty fl ower pot of fl owering sage indoors no one liked its grill. Everyone cars back then were quality brisk breeze. Spring places me that blossomed in spring and invites bad luck, so people thought it looked like something built. in the mindset of regrowth and summer, but it is actually used would make sure to pick sage that can’t be printed in a family Over the years driving around renewal, inspired by the nature as a culinary herb as well! before it bloomed. A girl who newspaper. the South Shore I have seen that blooms and fl ourishes all Honey made from bees that sip picks sage on St. Mark’s Day I still can’t fi gure out how no some great old cars sharing around me. In particular, I on lavender nectar is prized (April 25th) or Midsummer one in the design department the road with everyone. Over think of the gardens that are in the Mediterranean world. (June 24th) will dream of her saw that the look wouldn’t sell in West Quincy, I recently saw now beginning to take form, Lavender also forms the basis future spouse, while eating sage well. I guess no one thought a 1959 Plymouth Valiant drive the fi rst tender crops sprout- of many herbal teas. People use in May promotes longevity. of testing the concept before past me. Another time in south ing from the damp, dark soil. dried lavender buds to fl avor • Thyme: Thyme, or timo putting it on the assembly line Weymouth, a 1958 Studebaker My father, like many Italians, breads, scones, and chocolate, in Italian, is a popular herb and out to dealerships. Lark came toward me in the loved to garden and took great while candied lavender fl owers with which to season soups, It was only produced for opposite lane. pride in reaping the gifts that make sweet cake decorations. stews, and pastas. It also tastes three model years (1958-60). I can’t tell you the year, make the Earth provided. He did not In Italy, lavender is called wonderful mixed with lemon. They tweaked the design a bit or model of many of today’s bequeath me a green thumb, lavandula. It was so prized in This little herb carried a load in ’59, and by 1960, made it cars, but for old cars, the year but he did instill in me an ap- ancient Rome that it cost as of signifi cance in the ancient look almost like a Ford sedan. jumps right at me when I see preciation for all that grows much as a farmer’s monthly world. The ancient Greeks But it was too late and the it. Back then, cars were made and all that originates from the wages! Its name derives from burned thyme in their temples, Edsel died a sad death about of U.S. steel. Today, it’s foreign natural world. In the spring- the Latin word lavare, or wash, believing that its aroma would November 1959 after only 100 plastic. They lasted forever. time, early garden plants often because it lavender was used imbue people with courage. In thousand Edsels were made Just take a look at Cuba and take the form of delicate herbs. to perfume laundry and baths. ancient Rome, it was used to for 1960. The 1960 Edsel has you’ll see all those old Bel Airs I love cooking with herbs, as • Parsley: Parsley is known purify rooms. By the Middle become a real collector’s item. everywhere. their pungent aroma wafts as prezzemolo in Italian. This Ages, thyme had become However, in reality, every Edsel Getting back to Ken’s great old through my kitchen and their beloved herb adds color and synonymous with preventing is a collector’s item. By the way, Edsel, as he says, “When I drive sharp taste provides a kick to fl avor to Italian pastas, stews, nightmares and, when given the 1960 model was no longer it now, every eye on the street a recipe. However, I discovered and casseroles. It frequently as a gift, inspiring courage in ugly, just boring. That can be turns. The older generation that herbs all come with their appears as a garnish, a custom knights. Like many other herbs, worse than ugly. knows what the car is, so these own unique folklore and super- which has roots in superstition. thyme was associated with the It may have been the biggest people get excited. Younger stitions. In honor of the spring Ancient cooks believed that supernatural and as such was failure in the history of the Ford people do not know what it is, and the rebirth of vegetation, let parsley was an antidote to strewn onto coffi ns to assure a Motor Company and it became but they love it too. The Edsel us dive into the traditional lore poison, and though we now safe passage to the otherworld. another word for failure in the has become a piece of Americana of some of our favorite herbs. know that is false, the credence So there you have it — six early ’60s. Today it is a cult car and I keep an American fl ag on • Basil: Basil, or basilico, is lives on in the form of decorative well-known herbs and their like the Chevy Corvette or the the car all the time.” one of the best-known herbs parsley! In ancient Rome, on associated folklore. I hope that Ford Mustang to name a few I have never driven an Edsel, of Italian cooking. It forms the the other hand, parsley was the traditions and customs brands that attract cult legion but I did drive a 1966 Rambler crux of pesto, that delectable often planted on graves. This attached to these herbs will status. once. It doesn’t have a cult sauce hailing from the region custom inspired a bevy of inspire you to use them in your The only reason I was thinking status attached to it and never of Genoa, typically made with sinister parsley lore, such as the cooking and, furthermore, to about the Edsel was great news will. However, the Rambler is crushed basil, pine nuts, superstitions stating that only learn about the way people in story recently in, of all places, a story for another time — or and olive oil. In Italy, basil evil people can grow parsley times past related to the gifts the Wall Street Journal. Back in maybe not ever. further symbolizes love, and in well, or that giving away or produced by the Earth. After olden days, a girl looking for a replanting parsley serves as an all, spring is about honoring the romantic partner announced omen of death. rebirth of nature, and delicious herbed goods provide us with a delectable way to do so!

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THEATRE NOTES BY BOBBY FRANKLIN Throwin’ the Cards at the Huntington TopDog/Underdog Reviewed and they haven’t been left with a lot of options. As I have written, this is a very funny play, but when the darkness reveals itself, it is deep and painful. It is tragic watch- ing Lincoln and Booth working with their very limited options. They do what most people end up doing when they are up against the wall; they return to what they know how to do. Unfortunately, that is not much of a choice for either of them. Matthew J. Harris is fast, sharp, and fluid as Booth. He is filled with energy as he moves about the stage and talks about Tyrone Mitchell Henderson and Matthew J. Harris. his future with his girlfriend (Photo: T. Charles Erickson). Grace. Tyrone Mitchell Hen- derson as Lincoln is subtle yet Two African-American broth- ter between the two brothers commanding on stage. His voice ers named Lincoln and Booth — Tyrone Mitchell Henderson and movements convey wisdom are sharing a one-room flat. as Lincoln and Matthew J. and conflict; hope and much Lincoln has left his wife, or she Harris as Booth — is sharp and pain. Watching him show Booth has left him. Booth has taken funny. There is a scene where how to set up a Three Card him in and he is sleeping on the Booth does a striptease, taking Monte scam is captivating. The recliner. By day, Lincoln plays off layer after layer off cloth- banter and the hand movement Abraham Lincoln at the local ing he has boosted, providing makes you want to throw your Happy 99th Birthday arcade where people can pay two classy suits, one for him- money down and find where the for the privilege of assassinating self and one for his brother. black card has landed. him. “It’s a good sit-down job Matthew J. Harris has all the Harris and Henderson are with benefits.” Booth makes his moves in a dance that seems it perfect together. They never “Skipsy” way by boosting (shoplifting), will never end, nor do we want miss a beat with their timing and he is good at it. it to. and movement. Both are a In Topdog/Underdog, now While there are plenty of pleasure to watch. Director Billy playing at the Huntington laughs, as things progress we Porter has set the play, writ- Theatre in Boston, we see the begin to see the pain the two ten by Suzan-Lori Parks, on a two brothers as they deal with are in. Frustration, discourage- stage that is not time-specific. the cards they have been dealt. ment, loneliness, and anger all It is a reminder of just how long In this case, the cards are from begin to show slowly and pain- people have struggled under a deck used for playing Three fully. Lincoln, who is fi ve years such circumstances, and of Card Monte, a slight of hand the elder, repeats how lucky how strong the pain is of trying game used to hustle people out he is to have his job so many to make it in life when the bot- of money. Lincoln used to be times that it becomes clear he is tom rungs of the ladder have very good at the game, one of trying to convince himself of it. been removed. For all of the the best, but gave it up after He keeps resisting the tempta- laughs and good natured back seeing a close friend shot to tion to go back to “throwin’ the and forth in this work, you will death by a disgruntled loser. cards,” but finally succumbs leave the theatre wondering why Booth wants to learn how to be when he is replaced by a wax things have to be this way and good at it and have the two of dummy at the arcade. what can be done to prevent it them team up and make a for- The two were abandoned by from happening. People have tune. It’s a life Lincoln does not their parents when they were 16 many different answers. The want to return to, or at least he and 11 years old, but were each trick is in finding the right ones. is trying to convince himself he given a small inheritance. They Playing through April 9th, doesn’t want to. also have a photo album that Huntington Theatre Company, In the course of what seems they, or at least Booth, keep Avenue of the Arts/BU Theatre, to be a pretty basic story about up to date. The brothers also 264 Huntington Avenue, Bos- two brothers making the best talk about their parents quite a ton. For more information, call of what they have, there are bit. It was not exactly a stable 617-266-0800 or go to: www. plenty of laughs. The quick ban- environment to be raised in, huntingtontheatre.org. Improv Asylum to Host N.E.A.D. for Family Show The Improv Asylum on Ha- COMEDY SHOW for North End April 19th, from 12:00-2:00 pm. nover Street in the North End Against Drugs (NEAD) during Pizza will be served from 12 will once again host an awe- April school vacation. This year’s Noon to about 12:45 pm. Seating somely funny FAMILY IMPROV show will be on Wednesday, for the show will start at 12:50 pm, with the show starting at 1:00 pm. “NEAD is extremely grateful to the Improv Asylum Senior Coordinator Rose Marie “Cassy” Martorana and Manager Stacey Princi for presenting Andrew “Skipsy” Schepici a Congratulatory once again hosting this fantas- Citation from Mayor Marty Walsh on his tic family event”, stated NEAD 99th Birthday. president John Romano. The show will be open to all North End Families, NEAA players, and Nazzaro Center members. Children must be accompanied by an adult family member and all adults must attend with a child. This event is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Improv! Space is limited, so reservations are required. In order to sign up, please email John Romano at jromano45@ gmail.com, providing number of attendees, children and adults. Deadline to sign up is April 10th. PAGE 6 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 24, 2017 Saint Stanislaus Kostka Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari A message to Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh, the ghost of the were daughters Andrea and and other liberals believe that appeared and communicated Mayor of Revere, Bobbi, family and friends. illegal immigrants should stay. to him. He also said that the Brian Arrigo! Senior Coordinator, Rose Marie In the words of former President Blessed Mother came to him Spend some “Cassy” Martorana representing John F. Kennedy (D) “Ask not in a vision, encouraging him to of our tax dollars fixing the what your country can do for become a Jesuit. Mayor Marty Walsh presented Upon recovering, at the age potholes in Revere. The people Mr. Schepici with a citation ... you, but what you can do for of seventeen, Stanislaus was pay enough taxes to be able to It was sad to learn Ann Marino, your country.” In my opinion, determined to join the Society drive through Revere without former Site Manager of the Food illegal immigrants without a of Jesus. With Paul following, damaging their cars. Since Program at the East Boston social security number offer he fl ed to Dillingen where the becoming Mayor, no one hears, Social Centers under John nothing to this country. They Jesuit Provincial Peter Canisius sees, or knows what the Mayor is Kelly, passed away recently. cannot vote. They cannot welcomed him. doing except suggesting Revere Ann was such a good person, be in the military. What is Stanislaus stayed for a month become a Sanctuary City! ... always making sure each and happening here is that illegals at Dillingen, where the provin- Instead of heading towards every senior was well taken are finding ways to get free cial put the young aspirant’s spring, March is leading us care of! … State Representative education, free housing, free vocation to the test by employ- to winter again. The month of Adrian Madaro’s good friend health insurance, food stamps, ing him in the boarding-school. MARCH has been a brutal one. John G. Ward, an East Boston EBT cards, etc., because of He arrived October 25, 1567, Bitter cold days and nights, resident, recently published our politicians. Massachusetts in Rome. As he was greatly snowy blizzard conditions and his first novel, The Citadel is a JOKE compared to other Saint Stanislaus was born exhausted by the journey, the continued bad weather! ... Hats Tonight. The book is his fi rst, states. Either illegals declare at Rostkovo near Prasnysz, general of the order, Saint off to Albert “Buddy” Mangini and now available for purchase. themselves and become U.S. Poland, about October 28, Francis Borgia, would not per- who is being honored today Support a local author and give citizens or get deported! ... 1550. He was the second of mit him to enter the novitiate at the corner of Wally and it a read! ... With crime on the Things you don’t hear much seven children born to John of Saint Andrew until several Bennington Streets at 11:00 rise, it’s hard to understand about! President Donald Trump Kostka, who was a senator of days later. During the remain- am, followed by a luncheon in why Marty Walsh insists on is working on a plan to bring the Kingdom of Poland and Lord ing months of his life, according his honor at the Orient Heights making Boston a sanctuary down drug prices. Trump said of Zakroczym; his mother was to the testimony of the master Yacht Club. The tribute is highly city. Heard Marty turned red, he’s developing a plan that Margaret de Drobniy Kryska, of novices, Father Giulio Fazio, deserved. Buddy has been white, and blue after learning will encourage competition the sister and niece of the “he was a model and mirror of involved in community service President Trump is cutting off in the drug industry to bring Dukes Palatine of Masovia and religious perfection.” Notwith- for many, many years, and no some social funding. There prices down in medicine. the aunt of the Chancellor of standing his very weak consti- one deserves the accolades are private charities that help It’s a long time in coming! Poland, Felix Kryski. tution, he did not spare himself more than Buddy. I’m sure he’ll those in need. Why should the If the plan is successful, prices At home, Stanislaus and the slightest penance. be received by a packed house taxpayer always foot the bills??? for drugs should come way his older brother Paul were Early in the morning on the ... Congratulations on your … Strong words around town is down ... A federal judge in taught with fi rmness; the result feast of the Assumption, 1568, 99th birthday Andrew “Skipsy” Marty may have a struggle to Hawaii put a stop to the was their piety, modesty, and he told a priest that he saw Schepici of East Boston. stay in offi ce come next election. temporary ban on refugees temperance. Mary surrounded by many There are Eastie residents Many voters feel he’s not doing from Middle Eastern countries In 1564, the brothers angels. And shortly afterward that remember the handsome a good job for Boston and is an entering the United States attended the Jesuit College he died. Stanislaus was only and debonair “Skipsy” who embarrassment!!! ... It’s hard imposed by the President. at Vienna, Austria. After two seventeen years old. turned 99 on March 18th, at for the working-class citizens I am praying there are years, Stanislaus fell seriously Saint Stanislaus was beati- the Lighthouse in Revere. to understand why Senators Ed no terrorists in the groups ill and he thought he was going fi ed in 1605; he was canonized There to celebrate the happy getting into this country! ... to die. He wanted to receive Holy in 1726. St. Stanislaus is a Markey and Liz Warren, Mayor Communion, but his Protestant popular saint of Poland and occasion with a birthday cake of Somerville Joe Curtatone, Till Next Time … landlord would not allow it many religious institutions have in his house. However, Stan- chosen him as the protector of LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE islaus reported that two angels their novitiates. 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Looking back, of Boston’s Italian community organizati ons group of outstanding Americans of Italian descent who have he has come a long way from his early years for over 25 years. She has been a Board made important contributions to their profession, to society, of growing up in East Boston with a single Member of the Pirandello Lyceum since the and to the Italian-American community. mother and Italian immigrant grandparents. early 1990s, having served as its Secretary Please join us at our I Migliori Awards Dinner on Saturday Gavegnano grew up in a triple decker for many years. She has been a member on Neptune Road where, he recalled, of the Sons of Italy for nearly 30 years, and contributed greatly evening, April 1, 2017, at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel, Boston Logan Airport, 101 Harborside Drive. Cocktails and Hors “Everyone knew everyone in the neighborhood, so you really to the phenomenal growth and profi le of Boston’s Renaissance couldn’t get away with anything” recalls Gavegnano, “but we D’Oeuvres, 6:00 pm; Dinner at 7:00 pm. We are also so pleased Lodge. She has been on the State Sons of Italy Commission for tried.” His mother‘s and grandparents’ diligent work ethic Social Justi ce and the State Culture & Historical Commission. She to have Stefano Salimbeni, Broadcast Journalist for RAI Italia, were a big infl uence in his life. “Your reputati on is everything,” is currently an elected State Offi cer in the Sons of Italy, serving as as our Master of Ceremonies; and Frank Zarba and Ray his grandfather would tell him. These values are sti ll deeply Treasurer of the Benefi t Insurance Commission. Cavicchio for your listening and dancing pleasure. imbedded in his character. Cahn is on the Board of Directors of the recently incorporated For additional information, you may contact Dorothy Aft er graduati ng high school, Gavegnano got a job in the Italian American Alliance, which is an anti -discriminati on advocate Maio at 781-245-6536 or [email protected], or Maria mailroom of a brokerage fi rm where he quickly moved up to for Italian-American causes. She has received the “Woman of Capogreco at 617-567-1233 or [email protected]. become a successful stockbroker. His affi liati on with East Boston the Year” award from the SS Cosmas & Damian Society and the Tickets are $75 each. Proceeds from the dinner benefit the Savings Bank began in 1974, fi rst as a corporator and trustee and “Camellia” award from the Boys and Girls Town of Italy. She is then as the lead independent director. His became Chairman of known in Boston’s Italian community as the “woman who gets Pirandello Scholarship Fund. Reservations may be made by sending your check made out to Pirandello Lyceum, the Board in 2003, and in 2007 he was elected CEO of the Bank. things done.” In March 2014, Gavegnano was also appointed President. c/o M. Capogreco, 182 Orient Ave., East Boston, MA 02128. Marjorie was born in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Brookline, In 2008, Gavegnano was the driving force behind the parti al MA. She received her undergraduate degree from Barnard Please indicate the names of persons attending. public off ering of EBSB, raising over $100 million while increasing College, Columbia University, and a master’s degree from the State the bank’s assets to over $1.9 billion. As Chairman and CEO, University of New York. Aft er starti ng as a teacher in the Brookline Gavegnano has used his experience to grow EBSB from a $1 Public Schools, and then in management for State Street Bank, she DR. STEVE R. ULTRINO billion asset size bank to a $4.6 billion bank. He also acquired teamed up with Dr. Dean Saluti to start a Boston-based fi nancial State Representati ve & Educator and rebranded a $465-million local South Boston bank (Mt. services consulti ng fi rm. It is now called Saluti Cahn and Company. Washington Bank) and added 20 full service branch offi ces. Under Cahn’s leadership, the fi rm’s client base includes Fidelity, Steve Ultrino is the State Representati ve In 2016, Gavegnano introduced the fi rst Mobile Banking Unit. Schwab, Bank of America, Vanguard, and Rockefeller & Co. for the 33rd Middlesex District. Rep. Ultrino The full-service mobile branch is equipped with an ATM and was elected to the House of Representati ves in allows consumers to open accounts on-site and apply for loans. 2014, where he has been a consistent voice for The mobile unit visits assisted living faciliti es, schools, community NICOLA DE SANTIS seniors, educati on, and working class families. Consul General of Italy and charitable events throughout the Boston market. The Ultrino family immigrated to Malden Gavegnano positi oned the bank to be recognized in 2014 Nicola De Santi s was born in Salerno, Italy, from Italy in the early 1900s. As a life-long by Forbes as one of America’s 50 Most Trustworthy Financial on May 15th, 1969. He received a Law degree resident of Malden, Ultrino has been acti ve in his community for over Insti tuti ons and, in 2015, he was appointed to serve on the from the University of Salerno in 1995. In thirty years. He served 16 years as President of the St. Rocco Society, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Community Depository 1999, he entered the diplomati c career at seven years as a board member and past Chairman of the Malden Insti tuti ons Advisory Council. He also serves as the Chairman and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Aff airs. YMCA, and four years as President of the Massachusett s Correcti onal President of the EBSB Charitable Foundati on, an organizati on His fi rst assignment was at the Director- Educati on Associati on. He is a past President of the State Directors founded in 1998 that benefi ts charitable organizati ons serving ate for Human Resources at the Ministry of Council for the Internati onal Correcti onal Educati on Associati on. residents of Boston and North and South Shore communiti es. Foreign Aff airs. He was then appointed as Currently, he serves on the Board of the Monsignor Neagle Housing Gavegnano has accomplished all of this while keeping to his Consul at the Italian Consulate in Detroit from 2002 to 2006. In Associati on and is a member of the Malden Kiwanis. He is a lifeti me East Boston roots. In 2014, he was a recipient of East Boston 2006, he was appointed as Head of Secti on at the Commercial and member of the Mass. Associati on of School Committ ees and was Chamber’s Prosperity Award, and in 2015 he received the Don Economic Secti on of the Italian Embassy in Caracas,Venezuela. In recognized . for his service and doctoral research in 2013. Bosco Award presented by the Salesian Boys & Girls Club. He 2009, he returned to the Ministry of Foreign Aff airs in Rome at A graduate of the Immaculate Concepti on School and Malden att ributes all his successes to his childhood experiences growing the Directorate for Resources and Innovati on. Catholic High School, Ultrino earned his B.A. in U.S. History and Sec- up on Neptune Road. Nominated by James Sartori, CPA On August 25, 2014, he began his mandate as Consul General of ondary Educati on and an M.S. in Adult and Organizati onal Learning Italy in Boston with the jurisdicti on for the states of Massachusett s, from Suff olk University; a C.A.G.S. in Educati onal Leadership from JOSEPH A. FARO Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. Emmanuel College; and an Ed.D. in Educati onal Leadership and Gov- He is married with three children. He is fl uent in English, French, ernance from Nova Southeastern University. Development Entrepreneur Joseph A. Faro is the President and CEO of and Spanish in additi on to Italian. Ultrino began his career as a teacher at Malden Catholic High Multi Grains Bakery. Faro came to America Nominated by Lino Rullo School, where he taught business, economics, career development, in 1958 from Sicily at the age of 14, travel- and technology. He has also worked as a school principal at St. ing alone with no knowledge of the English Mary’s Parish in Winchester, and as the Director of Educati on for KARYN POLITO language. Through hard work, trial and er- the Middlesex Sheriff ’s Offi ce, providing educati on for inmates to Lieutenant Governor of Massachusett s ror, and a never-say-die ethic, Faro started reduce their rate of recidivism and help them become producti ve Karyn Polito was inaugurated on January several businesses in the Haverhill area, nd members of society. 8, 2015, as the 72 Lieutenant Governor of including Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta Company Rep. Ultrino served on the Malden School Committ ee for eight years the Commonwealth of Massachusett s. Elected and Joseph’s Tratt oria and Bakery. and then was elected to the Malden City Council in 2012 where he with Governor Charlie Baker on a platf orm of In 1976, Faro’s fi rst small retail bakery opened in Haverhill, of- helped secure millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements for making Massachusetts great for everyone, fering old world arti san breads and pastries. Word of the quality his Ward. He conti nues to work for his consti tuents in the Legislature. Lieutenant Governor Polito conti nues her ca- Italian breads being produced at his bakery spread throughout New reer in public service in the new administrati on. Nominated by Rev. Richard C. Messina England causing Faro to expand to a 15,000 sq. ft . baking facility. In her ti me on Beacon Hill, Polito was a lead- Demand conti nued to grow beyond New England. In 1997, he in- ing advocate for the passage of “Jessica’s Law,” a bill which to establish ANTHONY SAMMARCO corporated Multi Grains Bakery and expanded again into a 135,000 tough mandatory minimum sentences for child sex off enders. In Author - Historian sq. ft . state-of-the-art yet old world arti san baking capacity. Faro 2008, she worked with her Democrati c colleagues to pass tougher Anthony Sammarco has authored over created his business plan around the ability to service restaurant sentencing legislati on and require District Att orneys to fi le more seventy books on the history and develop- chains and supermarkets with the highest quality arti san and comprehensive reports about child sex off enses in Massachusett s. ment of Boston, its suburbs, and related gourmet breads. Staying true to his arti san roots, Multi Grains Understanding the strain on local budgets, Polito also worked to historical topics. Referred to as the “Balzac Bakery uses old world processes to keep the “art” in arti san breads. secure increases in local, Chapter 70 school, Special Educati on, and of Boston History” by the Boston Globe, over Faro also went back to his Italian roots and enhanced Multi Grains Special Educati on transportati on aid, as well as for local grants. She 250,000 of his books have been sold. His last Bakery by importi ng the fi nest Sicilian breads in the marketplace. consistently advocated for a safer Commonwealth by fi ling legislati on three books have made the Globe’s Best These breads are truly unique. to crack down on drunk drivers, require defi brillators in public schools, Sellers List: Lost Boston, A History of Howard Faro has received several awards, including the Mass. Governor’s and strengthen the experience requirements for young drivers. Johnson’s, and The Baker Chocolate Company. He is also author of Inner City Investment Award in 2004, Business Person of the Year Polito has also worked hard to promote jobs and economic devel- The Sons of Italy in Massachusett s. in 2004 from the Northeastern Economic Development Associa- opment, especially encouraging young people to explore careers in Sammarco’s paternal grandparents, Luigi and Rose Giannelli ti on (NEDA) and the Small Business Award from the Merrimack science and technology. She served on the Robert H. Goddard Council Sammarco, immigrated from Naples and Montefalcione, Avellino, Valley Chamber of Commerce in 2005. Never one to forget the on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathemati cs Educati on, and at the end of the 19th century. They sett led in the North End, local community, Faro has been a member of the Lawrence Boys she hosted the annual “Women in Science” conference in Worcester. moving to Medford in 1921. Sammarco was graduated from and Girls Club Hall of Fame since 2001. He also supports local food Proud of her Italian Heritage, Lt. Governor Polito oft en att ends the Boston Technical High School, then from UMass Boston, majoring banks, including the Lazarus House in Lawrence, and the Boston events of Italian organizati ons in the state and most recently read the in History. He later att ended the American Insti tute of Banking. and Nashua Food Banks, with product on a weekly basis. governors proclamati on at the opening session of Italian-American Sammarco was a Trust Offi cer the Bank of New England and Nominated by Joseph James Bevilacqua Heritage Month at the State House. Nominated by Nicolane Ciano then served as treasurer at Bonney’s Express, which shipped PHILIP FRATTAROLI, ESQ. DR. LUCIANA BURDI fruit from the West Coast to the East Coast, for 32 years. In 1997, he became a History Professor at the Urban College of Boston, Business Intl. Assoc. AIA where he was named “Educator of the Year.” This fall he will begin Philip Fratt aroli lived above his family’s As the Deputy Director of Massport’s teaching at the BU’s Metropolitan College. He currently works at Hanover Street restaurant for the early part Capital Programs and Environmental Aff airs Payne Bouchier Fine Builders, where he is responsible for payroll, of his life. His father Filippo, a 1989 Pirandello department, Dr. Burdi oversees 90 profes- marketi ng, and operati ons. Lyceum I Migliori Award winner, immigrated sional staff members and is responsible for In 1997, Sammarco wrote his fi rst historical book, Dorchester, to the United States in 1970 from the Abru- the planning, management, and develop- which was immediately a best-seller. He has published dozens zzo region of Italy. Together with Philip’s ment of constructi on projects throughout of books since then. He has received the Bulfi nch Award at the mother Anna, the pair raised their children the Authority. Massachusett s State House, the Lifeti me Achievement Award from immersed in the family businesses, Lucia and Filippo Ristorantes. Born in Ceglie del Campo, Bari, Dr. Burdi the Victorian Society, an Achievement Award from the Gibson Philip att ended Boston College and Suff olk Law School with the received encouragement to pursue her passion in architecture House Museum, and the Washington Medal from the Freedom intenti on of practi cing business law. Seeing a restaurant space from her father, Michelangelo, a reti red engineer, and her late Foundati on. He was named the Dorchester Town Historian in vacant in the depths of the 2009 recession, Philip opened Ducali mother, Gabriella, a physical educati on teacher. Aft er receiving 1997. He is a Fellow of the Massachusett s Historical Society, a Pizzeria & Bar. In 2013, Philip bought the East Boston property her degree in Architecture from Universita di Venezia, Italy, she member of the Boston Author’s Club, and a Proprietor of the that his maternal grandfather operated Oscar Woodworking out elected to pursue advanced degrees and att ended MIT and Har- Boston Athenaeum. He is a Past President of the Bay State Historical of for fi ft y years. The recently completed mixed-use building will vard, where she received her Doctorate in Design. League and served as a corporator of the New England Bapti st be home to Cunard Tavern, Philip’s new restaurant slated to open Dr. Burdi was a resident of the North End, and is very acti ve in Hospital for a decade. He recently joined the St. Botolph Club later this month. Most recently, Philip teamed up with his parents the Italian-American community. She was recently elected Secre- and Boston’s First Corps of Cadets. Finally, Anthony Sammarco is to create Filmark Hospitality Group. tary of the COMITES, an organizati on representi ng Italians living a founding member of Boston’s Renaissance Lodge of the Sons of Philip serves on the Board of Directors of Boston Youth and working in the US. Most recently, she coordinated a successful Italy and has been a member of the Sons of Italy for three decades. Wrestling, ran the 2012 Boston Marathon to raise over $30,000 fundraising event in which she led the Silent Aucti on to help the He is currently writi ng The History of Jordan Marsh, Community for the UMASS ALS Cellucci Fund, and was the lead organizer of many victi ms of the recent earthquakes in Central Italy. Boati ng, and Christmas Traditi ons in Boston. Boston Stands with Italy, which raised over $75,000 for the 2016 Nominated by Joanne Verrochi St. Pierre Nominated by Dr. Dean J. Saluti Central Italy Earthquake. Nominated by Dominic Susi PAGE 8 POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 24, 2017

The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani QUINN BANQUET They talk all things radio. Within say, never say what you could COMING UP SOON minutes, most of his audience nod, and never nod when you th BEAUTY AND THE Paint” (from Ponderosa), “Gun- The 48 Annual Lt. Michael has to be as lost as me. I have could wink.” I thought of this P. Quinn Scholarship Banquet to change stations fast or I can Curleyism when The Boston BEAST: DELUXE EDITION smoke — The Last Apache,” st SOUNDTRACK and “Choices” from Backstage. is coming up on April 1 , at immediately fall into a deep Globe reported on a bathroom Walt Disney Records Rowland’s diversity is obvious the Bunker Hill Knights of coma-like sleep. tile in the Isabella Stewart Disney music lovers old and when you see NBC Sports has Columbus #62, 545 Medford Just as bad is every Saturday Gardner Museum that read, new will be thrilled to know used some of his music for Street, Charlestown. For more morning when Bill Kelly is on the “Pense moult, parle peu, ecris that a double-disc, Deluxe Edi- The Players Championship. information, call Ronan J. air at 680 WRKO. Jeff Kuhner rien.” which translates into tion soundtrack of Beauty and Rowland also composed the Fitzpatrick at 617-242-5493. and Ray Flynn show up as “Think much, speak little, write the Beast has been released Special Olympics version of the THERE WAS A SNOW STORM regular guests chatting with nothing.” I guess this French by Walt Disney Records. Disc main theme from Snowy River ON THE HORIZON Bill over this or that subject. stuff must be high class political Two weeks ago on Tuesday The Kuhner Man is always advice. One: The Songs, excites with and conducted the orchestra th 19 songs with music by Alan for the Opening Ceremony of March 14 , the forecast snow touting The Bill Kelly Show as LISTENING TO Menken, lyrics by Howard the 2000 Summer Olympics in seemed to make shoppers go great talk radio, but mostly it is RON DELLA CHIESA Ashman and Tim Rice. High- Sydney, New South Wales, and brain dead on Monday. People listen radio because the three- I love relaxing at home on lights include performances Australia. Additional tracks were emptying shelves by the hour show is basically a three- Sunday evenings when I put by Celine Dion “How Does a include “Main Theme” (from caseload, especially the milk and hour repetitious commercial on WPLM-FM 99.1 and listen Moment Last Forever,” the The Cup), “We’ll Be Thinking of bread. I guess we will never see about Kelly’s business. to Strictly Sinatra hosted by spectacular “Beauty and the You” (from Adventure Island), either of these items ever again. GREAT POLITICAL Ron Della Chiesa. Nothing like Beast” by Ariana Grande and “Love Theme” (from Anzacs), Why do people panic so much? CARTOON listening to that smooth radio John Legend in duet, and Josh and “Phar Lap.” How long have you been alive? I just came upon a great voice of Ron Della Chiesa. For Groban contributing the track RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN - And how many Boston winters political cartoon in the NY three hours, it is Strictly Sinatra “Evermore.” Also included on HUMAN has you suffered through and Post. The subject was that followed by two more hours of the fi rst disc are fi ve bonus Columbia survived? outrageous behavior of students the Great American Songbook. tracks of Alan Menken demos. Rory Graham, known as After all the snow stopped, at Middlebury College in I recently snagged a great Disc Two: The Score covers Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, is a hip- Boston got maybe close to seven Vermont, who fi rst attempted music CD at my favorite Good 28-tracks, for a total of 52 hop bluesman from the UK, inches. Lots of rain and higher to shout down speakers who Will store in Quincy. Actually tracks on this Deluxe Edition who now releases his debut temps tamed the snow tiger. they disagreed with, then pulled two of them: Frank Sinatra Duets soundtrack that makes one album Human (the title of You knew the weather teams got fi re alarms and fi nally physically and Frank Sinatra Duets II. Great realize that the Disney clas- his breakthrough lead single) it wrong when they all started attacked the speakers whom buy, can’t go wrong. You never sic Beauty and the Beast is a stateside. The ‘Man’ has made focusing on high winds and they called fascists, all the know what great stuff might be fantasy fi lm that appears to an explosive mark on the high tides. And yes, reporting while acting like a bunch of in the CD racks. Treasure Trove become reality in song! music scene with his blend live from Plymouth or Scituate, brown shirt fascists themselves. sometimes, other times, not so BRETT YOUNG of blues and hip-hop styled especially Scituate. The cartoon showed a much. BMLG Records beats. Already a two-time Brit By the way, supermarkets had college student wearing a blue SOMETIMES I EXPECT MORE Brett Young releases his self- nominee and winner of BRITs plenty of milk, bread and spring Middlebury College tee-shirt; FROM THE KUHNER MAN titled debut album on BMLG Critics’ Choice Award, he is water right after the storm on his black hair was written I admit to having mixed Records on the success of his scheduled to begin a major ended. Yet, like clockwork, the “Safe Space” and taped to his feelings over Jeff Kuhner’s views No. 1 hit, “Sleep Without You” UK headline tour in April. The next snow storm headed our way forehead a sign that read “Keep on his weekday conservative and his current single “In Case second single from his album will once again throw everyone Out.” radio show on WRKO 680 AM. You Didn’t Know.” The talented is “Skin,” a profession of love. into a tizzy. Kudos go out to the cartoon’s For instance, the other afternoon country music artist’s credits Sandwiched among those win- THE ISLEY BROTHERS creators at Bokbluster.Com. By he was all over the story about include tours with Luke Bryan, ners are potential gems like IN JUNE the way, tuition at Middlebury the veterans group in Southie Brad Paisley, Justin Moore, the pleading “Innocent Man,” One of my favorite R&B is only $65,000 per year. That’s deciding to bar OUTVETS, a gay and Lee Brice … not a bad “Bitter End,” “Be the Man,” bands, The Isley Brothers, will a pretty expensive safe space if military group, from marching be up at the Lynn Auditorium you ask me. in the annual St. Patrick’s Day resume! Young had a hand in “Love You Any Less,” and th penning 11 of the dozen tracks “Odetta.” The raspy, gravelly on June 15 for one show. RIZZO ANOUNCES FOR Parade. For the past two years, on his freshman album that voice of the ‘Man’ continues to For more information, go to: REVERE CITY COUNCIL this group was allowed in the line refl ect strongly on tales from impress with the questioning, www.lynnauditorium.com or call Former Mayor Dan Rizzo has of marchers with no problems. the heart. In addition to the “Grace,” the sermon “Ego,” and 781-599-SHOW. just announced that he will be a Kuhner supported the Allied two tracks that have charted, his Cupid impression with “Ar- CAMELOT CASH GRAB? candidate this coming fall for a Veterans barring of “OutVets” listeners can hone in on the row.” He attempts to create a Kudos to Howie Carr for his seat on the Revere City Council. and questioned why gays would love with the heartfelt honesty relationship with the lyrics of recent Boston Herald column Rizzo, the former mayor and do this to the parade. Do what? of “Close Enough,” the one- “As You Are,” and his fi nale is on The JFK Library begging past city councilor, says, “My For two years they marched and sided love of “Like I Loved You,” the a capella, spiritual-fl avored for funds to restore an old reason for running now is the now in year three, they can’t? the pleading “Olivia Mae,” dis- “Die Easy.” boat over in Dorchester. How same as when I got into politics Makes this veteran’s group look secting breakups via “Left Side xXx: RETURN OF XANDER much is admission to this place 18 years ago. I believe in the city both stupid and intolerant. of Leavin’,” and the goodbye CAGE – MUSIC FROM THE again? and I think I can still help.” The fi rst time I saw OUTVETS I fi rst heard of this story one COMEDY FUNDRAISER march was in the 2014 Veterans to love with “You Ain’t Here to MOTION PICTURE nd Kiss Me.” Young’s good looks Varése Sarabande recent morning over oatmeal ON APRIL 22 Day Parade. If they could march and appeal make his songs Vin Diesel brings the action down at Joe Young’s place in The fourth annual “Uplift then, they certainly can march believable, as he continues effect to the motion picture Day Square. First thing I said Yourself with Laughter” in the St. Patrick’s parade since watching the TV news was, fundraiser will be held on it is officially the Evacuation with the apologetic “Back on xXx: Return of Xander Cage, nd the Wagon,” the fl irting lines but it’s the music from the “Don’t they make loads of money Saturday, April 22 starting Day Parade honoring a military of “Makin’ Me Say,” plus the team of Brian Tyler and Robert at the Library?” at 6:30 pm at the Beachmont victory by General George Then I read Howie and said, VFW Post, 150 Bennington Washington on March 17, 1776. heart-wrenching “Memory Lydecker that gives the fi lm st Won’t Let Me Go.” He sings of the ultimate power and im- “That’s better.” As Carr opined, Street, Revere. Come on down I say get into the 21 his signifi cant other’s support pact. Tyler is responsible for “Caroline Kennedy has more to support this Winthrop-based century and let’s just have on “Beautiful Believer,” and composing the score for over money than God - so why is the non-profi t whose mission is to a great celebration without one can feel his pain on the 50 films, while his partner JFK Library now begging the connect Boston and the North all this nonsense. Even the fi nale “Mercy.” Excellent debut! on this venture, Lydecker, is public to come up with money Shore with community resources Grand Marshal took a stand; BRUCE ROWLAND – an Emmy-nominated com- to fi x up her dad’s sailboat, the and volunteer opportunities. if OUTVETS didn’t march, he THE MAN FROM SNOWY poser who currently scores Victura?” Buffet, music by DJ Jeff, stand- wouldn’t, either. RIVER AND OTHER the Fox TV show Sleepy Hol- YOU KNOW, BOTH OF THEM up comedy by Johnny Pizzi, and Kuhner spent much too much THEMES FOR PIANO low along with Tyler. The MAKE GREAT SLEEPING more. For more information, call time stoking fear in his radio Varése Sarabande driving, opening track “xXx: PILLS, DON’T YOU THINK? 617-462-5719. listeners. He had a chance to Bruce Rowland is a well- The Return of Xander Cage” Ever listen to Bob the Music JAMES MICHAEL CURLEY move the needle in a better known Australian composer is over four minutes long, fol- Man on Sunday mornings over KNEW BEST way, but he chose to demonize who struck gold when he lowed by the exciting Xander at WJIB AM 740? I do all the Once asked by a young OUTVETS which was as dumb composed the soundtrack for Cage … Live and in Concert. time, but on Sundays from time politician how to stay out of as what the Veterans Council the 1982 movie The Man from The standouts continue with, to time he is host to a radio harm’s way, Curley told him, thought it did. Stop the fear- Snowy River. Over the years, “Windfall,” “Carte Blanche,” show, usually with a guest. “Never write what you could mongering. It is so old. he has displayed his creative “The Last Great Adventure,” genius with additional suc- and “Rock, Paper, Scissors, North End Friends of St. Francis House cesses. This CD has Rowland Grenade Launcher.” The low- performing a dozen of his key sound of “Tattoos and best known efforts. Tracks Triangulation” leaves a mark, Bake Sale and Flea Market culled from The Man from followed by close to half-dozen The North End Friends of St. Francis goods, pastries, and goodies from North End Snowy River include “Jessica’s minutes of “Evolution.” Then House Bake Sale and Flea Market will be bakeries. Also, tons of treasures in our Flea Theme,” “By the Fireside” and the combative “Wave Riders” held on Saturday, April 7th, from 8:00 am till Market. “Suite from The Man from streak through, followed by the 6:00 pm, and Sunday, April 8th, from 9:00 am We will also be collecting SPARE CHANGE. Snowy River.” In between are “Not So Special Forces.” The till 1:00 pm at the Nazzaro Center, 30 North HELP US HELP THE HOMELESS!! gems “All the Rivers Run” suspense builds with “Read Bennet Street, in the North End. Checks for any amount can be made out to (theme from the miniseries of Between the Lines,” while the We will have Mamma Romano’s famous St. Francis House and mailed to Olivia Scimeca, the same name), “Sea Ballet” fast-paced “Xero Gravity” leads eggplant sandwiches, as well as meatball 21 Cleveland Place, Apt. 5, Boston, MA 02113, (from Andre the Seal), “Taming to the fi nale “Brotherhood!” and sausage sandwiches. Homemade baked or dropped off at the Nazzaro Center.

POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 24, 2017 PAGE 9 by THOUGHTS DAN Recipes from the About This & That with Daniel A. DiCenso Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

The Menendez Brothers COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED and the Hidden Horrors of Beverly Hills POLLO SPEZZATO ALLA SICILIANA cion around them. They spent Cut-up Chicken - Sicilian Style their parents’ money with no limits, buying a restaurant A three-pound cut-up chicken 2 tablespoons wine or cider in New Jersey and a Porsche, 1/4 cup olive oil vinegar* 1 large onion cut in quarters 1 tablespoon dried oregano while Erik left the country to 5 cloves garlic 1 fresh tomato chopped compete in a tennis tournament 3 carrots cut into two-inch (optional) in Israel. pieces 1 cup green peas (canned or It was a most unlikely source 2 medium potatoes cut in frozen) that fi nally did them in. Erik quarters 1 cup mushrooms (optional) had confessed the murders 1 large green pepper cut into 1 cup water to his psychologist, Dr. Oziel. two-inch wedges* Salt When Lyle found out that Oziel *Two or three slices of prepared vinegar peppers can be used in place knew, he threatened him. None- of fresh green pepper slices, wine and/or cider vinegar. theless, Oziel told his girlfriend Heat oil in a saucepan and slightly brown chicken portions in the what he knew. When his girl- pan. Add onion and chopped garlic cloves to saucepan and simmer friend told police what she for a short time before adding chopped tomato (optional) and half The Menendez family, brutality behind the smiles. knew, the brothers were ar- a cup of water. Cover and continue simmering slowly until broth rested. Lyle was arrested at the boils. Add carrots, potatoes, oregano and additional water. Cover Before the O.J. Simpson Trial always attributed the murders home in March of 1990 and Erik and cook slowly for about fi fteen minutes. Add prepared vinegar swept America by storm, the to was taking place by this was arrested immediately upon peppers or wine or cider vinegar. Stir and add mushrooms and Menendez brothers were at the time, but there was little known returning to the United States. peas. Stir and cook until chicken and vegetables are fork tender center of the most sensational evidence of trouble at home. The already high-profi le case (about thirty to forty-fi ve minutes, depending on size of chicken trial in the country. For a case Certainly, nothing that would was made even more scandal- pieces). Salt to taste. as infamous as this, with the lead to the suspicion of murder. ous by the defense of attor- This recipe does not require a lot of broth but enough to serve defendants (brothers Lyle and And yet, on the night of ney Leslie Abramson who told some with the chicken and vegetables. Add additional water if Erik) remaining steadfast that August 20, 1989, police re- shocking tales of the sexual needed. they murdered their parents ceived a frantic call from Lyle humiliation the boys endured NOTE: This recipe can also be prepared in a baking dish in the after decades of physical and who shouted, “Somebody killed at home. Judge James Albrecht, oven, or on a grill. Each method of preparation allows for a different sexual abuse, surprisingly little my parents!” meanwhile, ruled that record- fl avor. When I prepare this, I remember when my maternal grand- has been written about the back- The murder had taken place ings of Erik talking to his psy- mother cooked this dish on our outdoor fi replace in Wilmington. I ground beyond the superfi cial. in the den where the parents chologist would be admissible walked with her around the area, picking up small broken limbs What is known is that the had retreated to watch TV evidence. When this was ap- and adding them to the fi re. She told me that this made her feel Menendez family was one of while the boys were out. Both pealed, the ruling was delayed like she was back in Salemi, Italy. During the harvesting days she considerable wealth and had had been shot with a 12-gauge by two years. accompanied her husband to “la mucarta” (a lot of land a distance established themselves well in shotgun around 10:00 pm. In December of 1992, the jury from their home where they planted and harvested their vegetables Beverly Hills. Their father, Jose, Neighbors would later report found the Menendez brothers for the year). At “la mucarta,” she prepared their meals on the had fl ed Cuba after the revolu- hearing a noise but dismissed guilty of murder and the two outdoor fi replace. tion, and met his future wife it. Both had also been shot in were sentenced to life in prison. Kitty Andersen while working the knee to make it look like a To this day, the brothers, on an accounting degree that robbery (and, indeed, the fam- who have married, maintain Fully Insured he eventually earned at Queens ily’s Mercedes-Benz had been that they snapped after years Lic #017936 College. The couple was married stolen only a few weeks prior). of sexual abuse. The opinion at in 1963. In 1968, Lyle was born The police suspected the the time leaned heavily toward followed by Erik in 1970. Even- brothers almost immediately, the conclusion that they simply tually, Jose moved the family but didn’t have any evidence wanted to get to their parents’ to Calabasas, California, for to go on. It was later pieced wealth. What is known is the Heating & Air Conditioning business. Here is where trouble together that the two brothers stir the case caused, in part Sales, Service & Installation began. dumped their guns on Mulhol- because it happened in Beverly Neither brother had much land Drive, went to see a movie, Hills where the grime typically Ken Shallow history of violence or trouble then called the police upon stays hidden beneath the vinyl 617.593.6211 [email protected] and, while neither did excep- returning home. glitter. But, as it turns out, the tionally well in school, both In the months leading up to trial of the Menendez broth- showed a remarkable talent their arrest, the behavior of the ers was a taste of what was to for tennis. Both brothers claim Menendez brothers did little to come. Two years after the broth- that the abuse which they have help reduce the cloud of suspi- ers were sentenced to life, Boston Harborside Home another high profile murder case would take the nation by Joseph A. Langone storm and become the trial of SAVE THE DATE the century. 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 617-536-4110 North End Athletic Association LEGAL NOTICE www.bostonharborsidehome.com ANNUAL Commonwealth of Massachusetts Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca GOLF TOURNAMENT Middlesex Division Courtney A. 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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Instant Whip sent to President Trump in Recently, I saw an old TV one day. What a waste of good commercial for a once popular postage. product called “Instant Whip.” One letter writer in the Boston Basically it was akin to Jell-O. Globe was the prototypical You mixed it up in the kitchen whiner. He ends his Trump- and when it was ready, you bashing letter by stating, “And served it on cakes or other we should not stop resisting desserts. The commercial until Donald Trump is removed Easter is still a month away Once the preparations were then told me to drive slowly to showed a mom and little son from offi ce.” If this letter writer and I have a couple more stories underway, Easter week arrived. Orient Heights Square and take getting ready to eat their desert lived in some banana republic, that correspond to this time of There wasn’t much music for a right onto Bennington Street with a mountain of whipped he would be tuning up his tank year. The fi rst story includes free lance musicians during and head toward Day Square. cream on top of it. Then a voice- in his garage for the upcoming Sal Meli, the friend from East Lent unless you had a steady His next command was, “Anna over stated that Instant Whip junta. Boston that I traveled the world job playing at a nightclub, you driva slow.” We were soon only has 17 calories in every Chaos at College? with when we were young and ballroom, restaurant or a hotel near Moore Street where St. teaspoon. However, looking at By now we have all heard single. The other subject is Bab- lounge. This meant that Dad Mary Star of the Sea Church the dessert about to be eaten, it about the violence that followed bononno, who was in his 90s helped Mom get things ready is located, and he asked me to looked like about 400 calories of a student demonstration when the forthcoming events for Easter Sunday. When March take a right and stop in front of whipped cream on a little piece that went viral and wild at took place. 29th fi nally arrived, my job was the church. He had timed our of cake. Middlebury College in Vermont. It was the spring of 1970 (47 to pick up Babbononno and arrival with the end of the Italian I Loved Johnny Cash Seems students didn’t like years ago) and Easter was at the Sal Meli. There was no reason Mass. As the old Italian ladies Music in College a speaker who appeared on end of March that year, I believe for Sal to drive to Belmont from exited the church, Babbononno campus named Charles Murray on the 29th. Mom was putting East Boston as I had to go to waved at them, tipped his hat and a peaceful protest turned together a list of who would be Eastie to pick up Babbononno, and yelled out, “Buona Pasqua, ugly and violent. Murray and celebrating with us, and asked anyway. Buona Pasqua,” to one and all. Alison Stranger were shoved me about Sal. Sal’s parents I decided to pick up Sal fi rst, Once we left the area, I had by protesters as they left the had recently retired from their knowing that if I needed help to put the top back up. It was student center. One protester jobs, given up their East Boston with Babbononno, my grand- March and still very cold, but pulled Stranger’s hair and apartment, and moved back to father knew him and could com- I could tell from the actions of injured her neck. The college Sal’s father’s hometown of Ca- municate in Italian with him if my grandfather that he still had president apologized for this nicati, a suburb of Agrigento, it was necessary. Sal was a bit that spark in him that made him ugly incident. Murray called it Sicily. Mom asked if Sal might morose due to his folks moving who he was all his life. an out of control mob. want to spend Easter with us, back to Italy and his latest lady He spent the day sitting at the It is one thing to shut others and when I asked him he said friend breaking off their rela- dinner table at my folks Belmont down, but physical assault that he would. tionship. Actually, his girlfriend house, enjoying the dinner my is a crime. Some students, This was also a point in time was pushing for a permanent mother had prepared for Easter, in an attempt to stop the when Babbononno was about relationship, and Sal wanted to and I knew that spark was still speech, pulled fi re alarms and 95 or 96 and was a new resi- stay single, so off she went. Any- there as the holiday dinner was Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley shut down the power to the dent at the Columbus Nursing way, I picked him up fi rst and winding down. When it was time I remember he had a weekly live stream. Another student Home, then located on Saratoga we headed to the nursing home, for an after dinner drink, Bab- TV show back then. Great picked up a stop sign in a heavy Street in East Boston. He had about fi ve minutes from where bononno asked, “Jenny, you music show. The Man in Black concrete bottom and threw it reached a point in his mid-90s he lived. Babbononno was ready gudda suma Frengia cognac?” had a voice never duplicated at a college employee’s vehicle when he needed more help and and waiting impatiently. When I answered that I had a bottle since. I found, yes, another and then jumped on the hood attention than any one person I asked him what was wrong, of French cognac hidden away great CD. It was titled John of the car. could provide, and so the deci- he complained that he had somewhere. He then asked, Cash; 16 Greatest Hits. The Hey, if you disagree with a sion was made to move him to been ready for hours. When I “You giva me liddle bit?” I said song I love the best, “Sunday speaker’s views, stay away. It is a nursing home. reminded him that I was to pick I would and he added, “Widda Morn,” was on it. I play it a free country with free speech. After Nanna died, he lived with him up at 1:00 pm, he looked Frengia Cognac, I needa cigarro endlessly, especially early on At one time, colleges used us until my folks headed for at his watch, swore under his Cubano.” I obliged him once a Sunday morning during to be open to dialogue with Belmont. My grandfather was breath in Italian, and handed more, gave him one of my Cuban light falling rain. You gotta try opposing views, but I guess no never happy there: nowhere to me his coat. I helped him put it cigars, cutting the tip off and that. more. buy DeNobili cigars, nowhere on, after which he donned his handed it to my smiling grandfa- Never Trump Antics These are the same radicals to buy a copy of Il Progresso, fedora, fi xed the brim, looked ther. He dipped the chewing end Getting Real Old running all over America call- nowhere to buy a copy of the down at the spit shine on his into the glass of cognac, put it in Don’t know about you, but the ing others a bunch of Fascists Post-Gazette, and no store-front shoes, and was ready to head his mouth and waited for me to “Never Trump” folks need to get when it is they themselves social clubs where he could out. He was dressed in a suit light the other end. After I did, a life. They can’t stay irrational who act like Fascists. They’re discuss politics and all things and tie and looked the part of a he puffed the cigar, sipped the over Clinton’s surprising defeat Brown Shirts and don’t even Italian, in Italian. He was lost. Boston businessman ready to cognac, sat back and sighed as to the Trumpster. He is the know it. Dad and my uncles found him head to work. if he was in heaven. This is the president. They can keep acting Professor Allison Stranger an apartment back in East Once outside, Babbononno memory I have of Babbononno’s like little kids holding their wrote, “What transpired ... felt Boston near Maverick Square, looked around and asked, last year or two on Earth. He breath. They can take their toys like a scene from Homeland and within a few days there “Wayza da Cadillac?” I told him made it into his 98th year and and go home. Or they can act rather than an evening at an was that missing smile back on that I had traded the car in for then closed his eyes one day and like adults for a change. The institution of higher learning.” Babbononno’s ancient face. He another, an Imperial. He then that was it. He’s gone, Sal is in latest thing is to set the record Finally, I had to laugh as struck up a friendship with an asked, “Dis new carra is gooda an assisted living community for most insulting postcards I read a recent letter to the Irish widow who lived next door won like da Cadillac?” I told him and, the Imperial is long gone, editor in the Boston Globe from and, as she put it, “I’ll look after that it was even better than a but the memories … they live parents of a Middlebury College Michael.” I don’t know how they Cadillac. He then asked, “Dis on … who were disturbed the college communicated. The woman (I Imperiale, itza gudda da top you GOD BLESS AMERICA LEGAL NOTICE allowed Charles Murray on think her name was Maureen) pusha down?” I answered yes, Commonwealth of Massachusetts campus to speak. These parents spoke English with a thick Irish that it was a convertible, and he The Trial Court thought that Murray was brogue, and Babbononno spoke came back with, “Den, pusha da Probate and Family Court LEGAL NOTICE Middlesex Division attacked by extremists because fractured English. Somehow, top down, pleeza.” Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street he himself is an extremist. All they understood each other. Once the top was down, Bab- East Cambridge, MA 02141 The Trial Court of a sudden, these parents Babbononno was happy until bononno ordered Sal to get in Middlesex Probate and Family Court (617) 768-5800 208 Cambridge Street Docket No. MI17P1250EA turned the actual victim into Maureen passed away and he the back seat. He then sat in Cambridge, MA 02141 Estate of the problem and put their own headed downhill from there, to front ready to ride shotgun and (617) 768-5800 LINDA EMMA McGILLICUDDY personal imprimatur on what the point he needed someone to asked, “Dis Imperiale gudda da Docket No. MI17D0473DR Date of Death January 6, 2017 is conservative and what is care for him, and he headed to seatza whata go up and downa?” DIVORCE SUMMONS BY INFORMAL PROBATE hate speech. Free Speech is the Columbus Nursing Home. When I said that I could raise or PUBLICATION AND MAILING PUBLICATION NOTICE still free speech and is not just Mom made out the guest list lower the seats, he ordered me ADWOA MANTEBEA MANTEY To all persons interested in the above something we give those we for Easter. It included Aunt to raise his seat up as far as it vs. captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Beth BOBBY WAYNE BARNES agree with and take away from Mary, my father’s sister who had would go. (Babbononno was A. McGillicuddy of Boston, MA, Petitioner To the Defendant: Susan L. McGillicuddy of Somerville, MA, those we don’t. been widowed in the 1960s, her only 4’-11” tall; the raised seat a Will has been admitted to informal probate. The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce The next time you are down son, my cousin Jim Dello Russo, made him look a lot taller.) requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Beth A. McGillicuddy of Boston, MA, Susan L. McGillicuddy of Somerville, MA near some “Never Trump” rally Babbononno, Uncle Nick and Once I was ready to drive off, Desertion. The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. has been informally appointed as the Personal on Boston Common, listen to Aunt Dorothy, and Sal Meli. he looked at his watch, and Representative of the estate to serve without An Automatic Restraining Order has been what is being said. It is one thing entered in this matter preventing you from surety on the bond. taking any action which would negatively impact The estate is being administered under to criticize those whose views the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE informal procedure by the Personal Represen- you disagree with, but quite — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST— Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- bate Code without supervision by the Court. another to simply vent over the THE You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Nunotte Zama, Esq., Law Inventory and accounts are not required to be way things turned out for them Of fi ce of Nunotte Zama, 35 Kingston Street, fi led with the Court, but interested parties are at the polls last November. Just entitled to notice regarding the administration Suite 2, Boston, MA 02111 your answer, if any, keep remembering that free Johnny Christy on or before April 24, 2017. If you fail to do so, from the Personal Representative and can the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudi- petition the Court in any matter relating to the speech is for all or it isn’t free cation of this action. You are also required to fi le estate, including distribution of assets and speech. expenses of administration. Interested parties a copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the We all need to stop yelling Orchestra Register of this Court. are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., at each other and start talking minating or restricting the powers of Personal First Justice of this Court. together. Representatives appointed under informal pro- Date: March 13, 2017 MUSIC FOR ALL cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Endquote OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate can be obtained from the Petitioner. ‘The law exists to protect the Run date: 3/24/17 Run date: 3/24/2017 weak from the strong.” POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 24, 2017 PAGE 11

• Italian Easter Traditions (Continued from Page 1) artichokes, broccoli, potatoes, The Italian Easter dinner EXTRA Innings pickled vegetables, sautéed may be the most festive dinner spinach, mixed salad, and of of the year. Often a huge ring by Sal Giarratani course wine and coffee espresso of festive bread surrounded with anisette. completely with a dozen colored Porcello Will Start at Venom Field in Austin, TX, Austin, baseball is still Number For dessert there is such a eggs served as centerpieces. on Opening Day this past February 11th. Two with Longhorns Football variety: Pizza Rustica di Pasqua The dinner lasts for a long The reigning American League Dominic Ramos, formerly in town. But like those old Avis (Easter Pie), Puppo Con Ova, time, and much talking, laugh- Cy Young Award winner will of the Round Rock Express commercials from years back, Cassetelli (cream tartlets), Co- ing and shouting may take face the Pittsburgh Pirates and Sugarland Skeeters, Chad they always tried harder and lumba Pasquale (Easter Dove), place. on Opening Day, April 3rd at Qualls of the Colorado Rockies, so do baseball fans in Austin Macedonia di Frutta, Spumoni, Easter is a time to rejoice Fenway Park. Gerrit Cole will three-time World Series surrounded by all those football Cicerchiata Cuddura Di Pasca, and enjoy the fruits of a start for the Pirates. champion John Lackey of the fans wearing orange. Acquandura, Ricotta Pie, Past- renewed earth. Traditional For Porcello, it will be the fi rst Chicago Cubs and our Boston Luis Tiante iera Di Grano, Easter Cake, Italian Easter-time favorites Opening Day assignment of his Red Sox, and Kelly Wunsch, a Down to One Cigar Columba Pasquale, Pan Di Sa- draw on fresh fruits and veg- entire career. The 28-year-old veteran with both the White Sox Luis Tiante is now down to gna, Panzerotti Alla Termana, etables of the season to enhance starter was 22-4 with a 3.15 and Dodgers. one cigar a day. Says Tiant, 76, roasted chestnuts. There are the fl avor of everything from ERA last season. Reporter Scott W. Coleman “They tell me I have to cut down, two traditional types of Easter pasta to dessert. Our Italian Mucho Yankee Dollars writing in the Four Points News so I did.” His favorite cigar is the cookies, quaresimali (bite-size, Easter traditions are created for Commercials stated, “Football may have risen Montecristo, which was Cigar rather sticky balls of almonds, to satisfy the fl esh and renew Retired NY Yankee greats into prominence across much Afi cionado’s Cigar of the Year pignoli and honey) and Tozetti the spirit; they will insure the always seem to end up going of America in recent years, in 2013. (a little less sweet, a mild anise enjoyment of this Pasqua. into the TV or print advertising but many will still agree that It runs a little high, but it is fl avor, studded with almonds Buona Pasqua alla commu- business. Remember Phil baseball is America’s Game.” El Tiante’s favorite. They run and hazelnuts). nita Italo-Americana! Rizzuto? He was always selling Generally, I agree with about $11 each. Good thing he something on TV. Then, of Coleman. However down in cut down, huh? LEGAL NOTICE course, there was Joltin’ Joe LEGAL NOTICE DiMaggio pushing Mr. Coffee. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The latest Yankee making The Trial Court The Trial Court TV or print dollars is All-Time Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Closer Mariano Rivera, working Suffolk Division Middlesex Division 24 New Chardon Street 208 Cambridge Street for Power Express Mortgage Boston, MA 02114 East Cambridge, MA 02141 who wants to help you close IN MOTION (617) 788-8300 (617) 768-5800 on your next house. His line, Docket No. SU16P2889EA Docket No. MI17P1418EA “Closing is the job.” Estate of Estate of Hey, the ad in the newspapers ERMIONI VIDIANOS RUTH S. KAPLAN showed him standing just below Also Known As Also Known As Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers ERMIONI M. VIDIANOS RUTH E. KAPLAN and RUTH KAPLAN another guy wearing a crown, Date of Death October 23, 2016 Date of Death February 16, 2017 wrapped in a red robe and Saturday, March 11, 2017 INFORMAL PROBATE INFORMAL PROBATE carrying a scepter. At least, Boston Bruins 2 — Philadelphia Flyers 1 PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE Mariano wasn’t that guy. To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above Matt Holliday Going NY, NY In net for Boston Bruins #40 Tuukka Rask captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Zafi rios Vidianos of Boston, MA, a Will has Paul D. Kaplan of Reddick, FL, a Will has Matt Holliday spent 7-1/2 In net for Philadelphia Flyers #35 Steve Mason been admitted to informal probate. been admitted to informal probate. seasons with the Cardinals Zafi rios Vidianos of Boston, MA has been Paul D. Kaplan of Reddick, FL has informally appointed as the Personal Reprsen- been informally appointed as the Personal and then St. Louis told him, tative of the estate to serve without surety Representative of the estate to serve without they were going in a different on the bond. surety on the bond. direction that didn’t include The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representa- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- him. He signed a one-year deal tive under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- with the NY Yankees. The team Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory bate Code without supervision by the Court. needs a good slugger in its and accounts are not required to be fi led with Inventory and accounts are not required to be the Court, but interested parties are entitled fi led with the Court, but interested parties are lineup and he can play DH, fi rst to notice regarding the administration from entitled to notice regarding the administration base and the outfi eld. The deal the Personal Representative and can petition from the Personal Representative and can was worth $8 million and he is the Court in any matter relating to the estate, petition the Court in any matter relating to the including distribution of assets and expenses of estate, including distribution of assets and worth every penny of it. administration. Interested parties are entitled to expenses of administration. Interested parties Austin May Be Longhorns petition the Court to institute formal proceedings are entitled to petition the Court to institute Football Country But ... and to obtain orders terminating or restrict- formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- ing the powers of Personal Representatives minating or restricting the powers of Personal Austin, TX, is my home appointed under informal procedure. A copy Representatives appointed under informal pro- away from home. Every year I of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, spend time down there and get from the Petitioner. can be obtained from the Petitioner. Run date: 3/24/17 Run date: 3/24/2017 refreshed by its openness and spaciousness. And the weather is great, too. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Recently, while reading the Four Points News (March 15th), Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court I saw an interesting story: “VHS Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street HOMERUN DERBY BRINGS Middlesex Division OUT LOCAL MLB PLAYERS.” 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 East Cambridge, MA 02141 (617) 768-5800 Local area current and former (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI17D0466DR MLB players showed up to Docket No. MI17P1183EA DIVORCE SUMMONS BY address attendees at a home PUBLICATION AND MAILING Estate of run derby held by the Viper WILLIAM J. MacGILLIVRAY PASCA MOYSE ELYSEE High School baseball boosters vs. Date of Death January 30, 2017 JEAN MARIE A.E. CONRAD DACIUS INFORMAL PROBATE To the Defendant: PUBLICATION NOTICE The Plaintiff has fi led a Complaint for Divorce To all persons interested in the above requesting that the Court grant a divorce for LEGAL NOTICE captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Desertion. Bernard T. Loughran, Jr. of Watertown, MA. The Complaint is on fi le at the Court. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bernard T. Loughran, Jr. of Watertown, An Automatic Restraining Order has been The Trial Court MA has been informally appointed as the entered in this matter preventing you from Worcester Probate and Family Court Personal Representative of the estate to serve taking any action which would negatively impact 225 Main Street without surety on the bond. the current fi nancial status of either party. SEE Worcester, MA 01608 The estate is being administered under Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. (508) 831-2200 informal procedure by the Personal Represen- You are hereby summoned and required Docket No. WO17A0015AD tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- to serve upon Nunotte Zama, Esq., Law bate Code without supervision by the Court. Offi ce of Nunotte Zama, 35 Kingston Street, CITATION Inventory and accounts are not required to be Suite 2, Boston, MA 02111 your answer, if any, G.L. c. 210, § 6 fi led with the Court, but interested parties are on or before April 24, 2017. If you fail to do so, In the Matter of entitled to notice regarding the administration the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudi- KYLIE MARIE CONNOLLY from the Personal Representative and can cation of this action. You are also required to fi le f/k/a KYLIE MARIE HANRAHAN petition the Court in any matter relating to the a copy of your answer, if any, in the offi ce of the To: Tom Seller estate, including distribution of assets and Register of this Court. Any unnamed or unknown parent and per- expenses of administration. Interested parties Witness, HON. EDWARD F. DONNELLY, JR., are entitled to petition the Court to institute sons interested in a petition for the adoption of First Justice of this Court. said child and to the Department of Children and formal proceedings and to obtain orders ter- Date: March 13, 2017 minating or restricting the powers of Personal Families of said Commonwealth. Representatives appointed under informal pro- Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate A petition has been presented to said court by cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, Run date: 3/24/17 Stephen James Aldred, Jr. of Upton, MA, Keri can be obtained from the Petitioner. Lee Connolly Aldred of Upton, MA, requesting Run date: 3/24/2017 for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Kylie Marie Connolly. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT The Federal Trade Commission WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK works for the consumer to prevent IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) on May 24, 2017. Witness, HON. LEILAH A. KEAMY, First Justice fraud and deception. of this Court. Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) Date: March 6, 2017 or log on to . Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate www.ftc.gov Run dates: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/17 (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) PAGE 12 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MARCH 24, 2017

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

Up went the equipment school in upstate New York that The Second Time Around — gloves and sticks — all has a fi ne athletic program. very controversial decision to Joe after fl ooring moving upward in the ecstasy But coming back to UML was the champion on the way. Even Louis thought he of exuberation over the latest probably the best decision of lost the fight. In the rematch, Louis was true to Hockey East triumph at the his career — and for the River form, stopping Walcott in the 11th round. Louis Garden, a celebration of a Hawks as well. Bazin has been would retire after this bout only to be forced by program on the ascendancy. named Hockey East Coach of the IRS to make an ill fated comeback. It was a moment that captured the Year three times, has guided Louis was always the much better man the a program on a continuing UML to fi ve NCAA tournament second time around. The same can be said about upward swing, validated by a appearances, has compiled our own Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Hagler had a pair of its latest victories over four 25-win seasons, and won number of rematches in his career and he always two high quality teams on the 19 Hockey East Tournament showed great improvement in them, not that he college hockey landscape — games while on the way to ever looked bad in his initial encounters. Notre Dame and Boston College. capturing three HE tourney In just his third fight, Hagler won a decision It wasn’t so much that championships. from local rival Dornell Wigfall. Two years later, UMass-Lowell had arrived on It all makes one wonder Hagler would stop Dornell in the sixth round. the scene as a force to be how long Bazin will remain at Hagler vs. Monroe. This was the beginning of a pattern for Hagler. reckoned with in college hockey. UML. Given his success, he’ll In 1974, Olympic Gold Medalist Sugar Ray It had accomplished that as undoubtedly be on lists of Sometimes a boxing match ends in a contro- Seales came to Boston to fight the Marvelous a capstone to the 2012-2013 potential candidates for head versial decision or is so exciting that the public One. He lost a 10-round decision to Hagler. season with a trip to the Frozen coaching jobs at larger schools calls for a rematch. On a number of occasions, A few months later, Hagler traveled to Seales’ Four. as they become available. And these situations have led to trilogies. A couple of hometown of Seattle to give him another shot. No, this one was about staying don’t put it past a team in the the most famous were the Zale-Graziano bouts This time Seales got away with a draw that all in power. It was the fi fth straight NHL to take a chance. and the Ali-Frazier fights. attendance knew was a gift from the local judges. appearance in the title game Back in the day, BU legendary Rematches have also been used to mea- In an third fight in Boston Hagler left no for the River Hawks, the brand coach Jack Parker twice turned sure how much an up-and-coming fighter has questions. He kayoed Seales in the first round of quality that in past years down the Bruins. Former improved. For instance, young George Foreman breaking his jaw in the process. would be reserved for local University of North Dakota in his first bout with Gregorio Peralta was fully college hockey powers Boston mentor Dave Hakstol is now extended in winning a close ten-round decision. University and Boston College piloting the ship for the Flyers In their return bout a year later, George showed plus that institution way out in Philadelphia. tremendous improvement when he stopped the west — North Dakota. Would something like that slick Argentinean in the 10th round. For under coach Norm Bazin, happen soon for Bazin? No, not Locally, Johnny Coiley and Mike Pusateri who as an alumnus returned to right away. It might take more fought two wars. In the first, they battled to a coach his alma mater in 2011, time. But the point is that if draw. However, in the second, Johnny showed everything has been adorned his success continues at the he had learned from their previous fight and won Red, White and Blue in northern level it has, expect suitors to a hard-fought but clear decision over Iron Mike. Middlesex County as the River come calling. Norm’s in Lowell Joe Louis always improved in rematches. It’s Hawks once again made their for now, but the ticket for a wonder anybody wanted to get back in there mark on the postseason — success that he’s writing may with him after tasting his power, but a number toting away their third Hockey well feature a departure date of opponents did. Of course, his first great return East Tournament title in a mere for bigger and more lucrative battle was against a man who had defeated him, fi ve years’ time. opportunities in the future. Max Schmeling. Joe had taken quite a pasting UML did so by defeating two ROUND AND ROUND WE in their first fight, getting knocked down in the of college hockey’s better known GO? — O my goodness. Don’t 4th round and then kayoed in the 12th. It would Norton vs Ali. institutions — Notre Dame and you realize that what we were be an understatement to say Louis showed Hagler would fight Vito Antuofermo for the title, Boston College. The Hawks taught about geography back improvement in their rematch two years later as only to be denied the crown when the judges saw polished off the Fighting Irish in in elementary school is all so he obliterated Max in the first round. the fight as a draw. A year later and after Hagler the St. Patrick’s Day semifi nal wrong? Didn’t Columbus and Louis fought Buddy Baer twice. In their first had won the title from Alan Minter, he stopped on Friday and then outlasted explorers who followed prove bout, Baer knocked Louis down and through the Antuofermo in the 4th round. a spirited BC team that gained the world was round? ropes in the first round. Louis came back to win In rematches, Hagler stopped the only two men life late in the third period on To most, yes, but some still by disqualification in the 7th round when Baer to have beaten him up until his loss to Ray Leon- Saturday, hitting the post in the need to be convinced. Count claimed he was hit after the bell and refused ard. He stopped both Bobby “Boogaloo” Watts closing minutes before bowing Shaquille O’Neal as the latest to continue. A rematch was called for and this and Willie “The Worm” Monroe in return fights. out by a 4-3 tally. NBA personality who has come time Louis left no doubt, stopping Buddy in the He defeated Monroe twice. Coach Jerry York’s club, to believe that the shape of first round. Yes, Hagler was always better in rematches and which had been projected to the world does not resemble In his 25 defenses of the title, Louis was only we can only wonder at what might have happened have a below average season the round ball with which he taken the full fifteen rounds on three occasions. if he decided to fight Sugar Ray Leonard again. after losing seven players to the pursued his dreams. In his first defense, Tommy Farr lost a clear deci- Muhammad Ali is a bit of a different case NHL draft last June, did quite No, it doesn’t according to sion to Louis and was never able to fight his way when it comes to rematches. Of course, his most well during the season, Still, the Shaq. Instead, it resembles the back into contention for a rematch. famous return bout was the controversial win Eagles needed the tournament fl oors in your home. Arturo Godoy surprised many when he not only over Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine. He also title and the automatic berth Why? Because O’Neal, who extended Louis the full fifteen rounds, but also fought Floyd Patterson, Jerry Quarry, George in the NCAA Tournament that played for the Celtics in the received the vote of one of the judges in losing a Chuvalo, and Joe Bugner twice. Each of those went with it if they hoped to twilight of his career, has joined split decision. In the rematch, Louis would leave matches wasn’t much different than the first. He continue their season beyond current Cleveland star Kyrie no doubt; he kayoed Godoy in the eighth round. fought Henry Cooper in a rematch after Cooper Causeway Street this year. Irving in stating that the earth The other man who took Louis the full fifteen had nearly kayoed him in their first encounter. It wasn’t to be, but not for lack is fl at. was the crafty Jersey Joe Walcott, who lost a Coopers proclivity to cuts ended their rematch of trying. When asked what BC Shaq explained that he came before we got a chance to see if he could deliver could have done differently as to that conclusion after traveling that left hook again. the regular season raced toward by car numerous times between Ali’s most notable rematches were trilogies — its conclusion York, said “win Florida and California. He notes the three fights against Joe Frazier and his battles more games” in a terse response that all he sees is fl at earth. with Ken Norton. Ali was never able to dominate that carried a lot of meaning. Irving indicated a flat earth either of these men. He lost to both Norton and It was a poor February that viewpoint last month, but some Frazier in their first meetings. In his return fights had done the Eagles in before reports say he did it to provoke with Frazier, he won a controversial decision they rebounded and made it all media. and then went on to stop Joe in the “Thriller in the way to the HE championship O’Neal is a graduate of LSU Manila,” but not before coming as Ali himself said game at the Garden. As the River — he went back summers “As close to death as a man can be.” Hawks saw the championship to earn his degree — while His two rematches with Norton were close split banner raised to the rafters Irving played one year for Duke decision affairs. It appears if they fought a hun- in the Garden, there was the before leaving for the NBA. dred times, the result would be close decisions realization that there would be According to the Associated either way. For some reason, Ali just could never no more tomorrow for BC this Press, Golden State Warriors figure Ken Norton out. year as York lamented how that forward Draymond Green and Ali would have one more rematch in his late shot that caromed off the Denver Nuggets swingman career when he lost the crown to Leon Spinks. pipes had sealed BC’s fate. Wilson Chandler have similar He won the return fight by decision, becoming The win over BC was a thoughts concerning the shape the only man to win the Heavyweight Title three milestone in Bazin’s career — it of the world. times. was the 150th since he returned We have just the thing for Both Marvin Hagler and Joe Louis were truly to the institution where he all of them — subscriptions to tops when it came to excelling in return fights. played four college hockey Sky & Telescope and National They always showed how much they learned from seasons in the early 1990s. Geographic. By the way, NBA their initial encounters and they never let defeat Before that, there were coaching Commissioner Adam Silver says or a poor showing deter them from coming back stints at Colorado College and he believes (make that knows) Louis vs. Godoy. stronger than ever. Hamilton College — a small the world is round.