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Irish step dancer “Stepping” during the Downtown Boston celebration. (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) Property owners and lead- non-profit organizations and ers of the Downtown Boston educational institutions, and Business Improvement Dis- residents from throughout trict (BID) celebrated the the BID district, which in- start of its first year provid- cludes Downtown Crossing, ing services to the district the Ladder and Theater Dis- with an event at BNY Mellon trict and parts of the Finan- Financial Center. Participat- cial District. The Friends of the Public Garden presented the Annual Duckling Day Parade in the ing in the May 4 festivities “I am delighted that this Boston Common. Harvard University Band led parents and children through the streets were property and business of Beacon Hill as they retraced the steps of the beloved characters from the classic owners, representatives from (Continued on Page 15) children’s story “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey. At the end of the parade, the Wheelock Family Theater presented a dramatic reading from the book. (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) News Briefs by Sal Giarratani CONSOLATO GENERALE D’ITALIA BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Media Selling Fairy Tales? COMUNICATO STAMPA Not that long ago, during those riots in the REFERENDUM POPOLARI DEL 12 E 13 GIUGNO 2011 streets of Cairo, the liberal media was selling Con Decreto del Presidente della Repubblica n. 77 del 4 aprile 2011 sono stati indetti per il 12 e 13 giugno 2011 n. 4 the story that those fighting government forces referendum popolari abrogativi: on the street were fighting for “democracy” and a) Referendum popolare n. 1 - Modalità di affi damento e gestione dei servizi pubblici locali di rilevanza economica. were yearning for American-style “freedom.” Abrogazione; However, a new survey reports some unnerving b) Referendum popolare n. 2 - Determinazione della tariffa del servizio idrico integrato in base all’adeguata remunerazione Egyptian yearnings. This now proves what many del capitale investito. Abrogazione parziale della norma; said back then that there is a difference between c) Referendum popolare n. 3 - Nuove centrali per la produzione di energia nucleare. Abrogazione parziale di norme; seeking democracy and freedom. d) Referendum popolare n. 4 - Abrogazione di norme della legge 7 aprile 2010, n. 51, in materia di legittimo impedimento According to a new poll out of the Pew Research del Presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri e dei Ministri a comparire in udienza penale, quale risultante a seguito della Center, 89 percent of Egyptians say a new post- sentenza n. 23 del 2011 della Corte Costituzionale. Mubarak government “should follow the values I cittadini italiani residenti all’estero ed alcune categorie di connazionali temporaneamente all’estero (personale appartenente and principles of Islam.” Sixty-two percent want alle Forze Armate ed alle Forze di Polizia temporaneamente fuori del territorio dell’Unione Europea, perche’ impegnati nello laws to enforce Shariah, the legal code practiced svolgimento di missioni internazionali; dipendenti di amministrazioni dello Stato, di regioni o di province autonome qualora la durata prevista della loro permanenza all’estero sia superiore a tre mesi nonche’ loro familiari conviventi; professori e ricercatori in the Muslim world. All that daydreaming by lib- universitari che si trovano in servizio presso istituti universitari e di ricerca all'estero per una durata complessiva di almeno sei erals in the media seems out of whack now and mesi nonche’ loro familiari conviventi) possono votare per i referendum abrogativi del 12 e 13 giugno prossimo. the flowers of liberalism have all failed to bloom. I cittadini italiani che si trovino temporaneamente all’estero e non appartengano alle tre categorie sopraindicate potranno votare Last spring, before the fall of Mubarak, Pew found per i referendum solamente recandosi in Italia presso le sezioni istituite nel proprio comune di iscrizione nelle liste elettorali. out the following Egyptian opinions: Eighty-four Il voto per i referendum dei cittadini residenti ed iscritti all’AIRE si esprime esclusivamente per corrispondenza. percent favor the death penalty for people who A ciascun elettore residente nella circoscrizione consolare di Boston - che comprende gli Stati del Maine, Massachusetts, New leave the Muslim faith. Eighty-two percent sup- Hampshire, Rhode Island e Vermont - il Consolato inviera’ per posta, entro il 25 maggio, un plico contenente: port the stoning of adulterers. Seventy-seven per- • un foglio informativo che spiega come votare; cent think thieves should have their hands cut • il certifi cato elettorale; off. This time around, Pew asked what they • quattro schede (una per ciascun quesito referendario); thought of the United States and Israel and nearly • una busta piccola, completamente bianca, che dovra’ contenere le schede votate; 80 percent seem to dislike both of us very much. • una busta gia’ affrancata recante l’indirizzo del Consolato Generale. However, eighty-five percent support the L’elettore, utilizzando la busta gia’ affrancata e seguendo attentamente le istruzioni contenute nel foglio informativo, dovra’ Muslim Brotherhood. Both women and Coptic spedire senza ritardo le schede votate, in modo che arrivino presso il Consolato Generale di Boston entro e non oltre le ore Christians would be denied most of their rights. 16.00 di giovedi’ 9 giugno 2011. Replacing a secular Egyptian government with Il voto e’ personale e segreto ed e’ fatto divieto di votare piu’ volte e di inoltrare schede per conto di altre persone. Chiunque one run by mullahs is not exactly Western-style violi le disposizioni in materia elettorale sara’ punito a norma di legge. democracy and forget about your freedoms, you Chi non ricevesse il plico elettorale entro il 29 maggio, potrà recarsi di persona presso il Consolato per verifi care la sua have none too few if any. posizione elettorale e chiedere un duplicato, tenendo presente che, anche in questo caso, le schede votate devono pervenire I Hate Siding with Big Oil But ... presso il Consolato entro e non oltre le ore 16.00 di giovedi’ 9 giugno 2011. Back in 2008 when oil prices skyrocketed Il Consolato Generale di Boston - che resta a completa disposizione degli elettori per qualsiasi ulteriore informazione riguardante overthe $4 mark for a gallon of unleaded, Exxon i referendum - puo’ essere contattato ai seguenti recapiti: 617-722-9225 (telefono Uffi cio AIRE)/617-722-9407 (fax) o a mezzo posta elettronica: [email protected] (Continued on Page 14) Si prega di visitare anche i seguenti siti: http://www.consboston.esteri.it http://www.esteri.it/MAE/IT/Sala_Stampa/ArchivioNotizie/Comunicati/2011/04/20110412_referendum2011.htm Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 13, 2011

Res Publica by David Trumbull Pakistan Has Some ‘Splainin’ To Do On May 3rd Congressman Ted Poe (R, Texas) introduced the Pakistan Foreign Aid Accountability Act. This legis- lation will prohibit any foreign aid from being sent to CLAUDIUS, A Summation Pakistan until it can demonstrate that it had no knowledge of Osama Bin Laden’s whereabouts. This legislation would Claudius appeared very the fourteenth year of his Etruscan. His major claims require the State Department to certify to Congress that majestic and dignified when reign. His death was kept a to fame are ‘said to be the Pakistan was not providing a sanctuary for the world’s most he was sitting or standing secret until all arrange- final conquest of, Britain in wanted terrorist. still, but his weak legs ments were made for, his 43 A.D. thereby accomplish- “Pakistan has a lot of explaining to do. It seems unimagin- removed that dignity when successor to assume com- ing what Julius Caesar failed able that Osama Bin Laden was living 1,000 yards away from he walked. When angry he mand. He was buried with to do, and also his great a military base in a million dollar mansion built especially would develop disgusting regal ceremony and enrolled public works in Rome. He for him and no one in the Pakistani government knew about foam in the corners of among the gods along with made Mauritania a Roman it. I don’t buy it,” said Representative Poe. his mouth and his nose his predecessors. province, his armies fought “Congress has already appropriated $3 billion to Pakistan would drip. He had a moder- Once again we come to the successfully against the Ger- for this year. Unless the State Department can certify to ate stammer and his head subject of omens concerning mans and magnificently Congress that Pakistan was not harboring America’s num- was shaky at all times. famous leaders. In the case in victories against the ber one enemy, Pakistan should not receive one more cent He appeared to be in good of Claudius it is claimed that British. He completed the of American aid. This is exactly why we need to re-evaluate health with the exception of the first omen predicting, Anio Novus, the longest of the foreign aid that we send to countries that do not have an occasional stomach pain. his death was the appear- all of the aqueducts-about America’s best interest in mind.” There is no doubt in the ance of a comet shortly be- sixty miles in length with Senator Rand Paul (Republican, Kentucky) in a minds of historians that fore he, expired. His father’s some of the supporting May 3rd article in Politico was quoted as saying, “I don’t think Claudius was poisoned, but tomb was struck by lightning arches over one hundred we can borrow money from China and give it to anybody; I when it was done and by and many magistrates died feet high. He constructed a don’t think that makes any sense.” whom is disputed. Some say during the year of his death. harbor at Ostia, including a Bay State Republican Senator Scott Brown has reminded that he was poisoned by his He made many appoint- great tower or lighthouse to us we still have a job to complete in that part of the world. On taster Halotus while ban- ments to public office but for guide the course of ships May 2nd, Senator Brown issued this statement: queting with some priests. some unexplained reason at night. He distributed “As a Lieutenant Colonel in the Massachusetts Army Na- Others claim it was done by their term in office was never money to the people on many tional Guard, I have service obligations that I fulfill each his wife Agrippina who scheduled to last beyond the occasions and gave splendid year. Following in the tradition of other lawmakers who have served the drug mixed with month in which he died. theatrical and gladiatorial completed their military service requirements overseas, this mushrooms. one report tells Lastly, it is said that when shows for the public. year I have requested to conduct my annual training in Af- of his excruciating pain all sitting on the tribunal he Considering all of the sto- ghanistan. Doing so will help me to better understand our night and his death before declared several times that ries about Claudius and his ongoing mission in that country, and provide me first-hand dawn. Others say he vom- he had reached the end of accomplishments, one fact. experience for my duties on the Senate Armed Services, ited the entire contents of his career. must be accepted as true Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs committees.” his overstuffed stomach and In retrospect it appears beyond any reasonable doubt Godspeed, Senator Brown. And may God Bless the United was given a second dose of that he was scholarly, an ... there was never a short- States of America. poison mixed with some antiquarian, and one of age of gas during his term of gruel. He died on October 13, the few people in Rome at office. 54 A.D. at the age of 64 in that time who could read NEXT ISSUE: Nero LAW OFFICES OF FRANK J. CIANO Michael Flaherty Announces Candidacy GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS for Boston City Council at Large CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Former City Councilor and assuredness that it is the 617-354-9400 2009 mayoral candidate right thing to do.” Si Parla Italiano Michael F. Flaherty an- Flaherty said that dissat- 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 nounced that he is a candi- isfaction with the direction date for Boston City Council in which the city is heading at Large in 2011. Flaherty was a major factor in his de- was an at large councilor cision to return to the city from 2000 to 2010. He did not council. “One thing I learned NOBILE INSURANCE seek re-election to the coun- from my time on the coun- ALBANO F. PONTE, CEP cil in 2009, instead choosing cil, and my run for mayor is Financial and Estate Planning to give up his seat and chal- that the city and its resi- Email [email protected] lenge Mayor Thomas M. dents benefit when the Phone 617-320-0022 Menino. mayor and his administra- “From the time I first tion are challenged by the MICHAEL F. NOBILE, CPCU worked on a political cam- city council,” Flaherty said. 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Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor by Sal Giarratani 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 identify this community. It is not build- 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 ings and the beautiful architecture, it is not the Bunker Hill Monument it is not e-mail: [email protected] the brand-new City Square Park. These are things and things don’t build a community. Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Charlestown’s foundation is in its people and Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly the commitment passed on generation to generation within families. When I lived in Published weekly by Charlestown my address was either Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, Winthrop Street or earlier Pearl Street but Boston, MA 02113 when I think of Peter, his address is simply USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Charlestown. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Certain people do extraordinary things for POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 their community, Peter remains one of James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma those people. These folks are the real foun- 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 dation of Charlestown, past, present and future. The Monument was built with gran- Vol. 115 - No. 19 Friday, May 13, 2011 ite from the Quincy quarries but Charles- town was built by Charlestown people. GUEST EDITORIAL Everyone can’t be a leader but for those Charlestown Little League players who pick up that mantle, it becomes a full- “SECURE COMMUNITIES” presented Peter Looney with a team jer- time job like the real job you hold to pay your sey and commemorative plaque honoring rent or mortgage. People can reside any- COMES UNDER FIRE IN CHELSEA him on Peter Looney Day, August 30. where but the real objective allusive to most is to “live” somewhere. by Sal Giarratani I drove down Union Street passing by the I am not a “Townie” by birth but like my Critics of the “Secure Communities” program which children’s park that soon would be “Peter grandparents who came to “CharLEStown” allows federal authorities to check the immigrant Looney Park.” I’ve known Peter going back (as they referred to it) from Beara Island in status of all criminal suspects in the state clashed to the seventies when he was already quite West Cork, it was easy falling in love with recently with supporters of the program at a forum known for his community activism, the place. “Peter Looney Park” on Union hosted by the Patrick Administration at Chelsea High especially with the youth of the neighbor- Street is within eyesight of my Uncle Jim’s School. hood. He always saw drugs as a demon to be potato shed. Peter Looney without a doubt At the present time, this new program is active on cast out to the netherworld. has taken his love for his community and a pilot basis in Boston and is scheduled to be imple- He has always been a valuable source turned it into a full-time occupation. mented across the country in 2013. When the pro- of strength for parents seeking help for What an honor to have a playground gram becomes mandatory in two years, all suspects their kids. Back than when I lived across for tomorrow’s community leaders named arrested will have their fingerprints sent by the state the street from Engine 50, I often thought after one of today’s community’s leaders. to federal authorities. Detainees could face deporta- that Peter, like St. Mary’s Church, served Peter Looney is a living legacy for all that tion if here illegally. Charlestown well. remains good about the Charlestown Over 200 activists blasted the program in Chelsea. People outside Charlestown always miss- community. Franklin Peralta of Jamaica Plain said, “It’s unfair. There are laws in place already to deport serious crimi- nals. This is deporting innocent people.” However, JACKIE COOPER: Christen Varley, president of the Greater Boston Tea Party, disagreed saying, “These people here today don’t from Skippy to Perry White with Life in Between understand the distinction (between targeted felons by Sal Giarratani and the rest of the immigration population), and it’s not in their interest to have criminals running around Hollywood legend Jackie He was brought up by his either.” Cooper the kid, who became mother and grandmother. The meeting held at Chelsea High School was the America’s boy during the The grandmother would drag Great Depression and sur- him to movie studios from latest in a series of meetings to discuss the program vived the graveyard of child age three and he was often with communities around the state. Bob Cappucci of stars and flourished as an selected as an extra. He Medford said he backed the program. He said of the adult Hollywood actor, has got his first big break as a illegal immigrants living in this country, “all 12 mil- passed away at age 88. Many member of the “Our Gang” lion of them are criminals.” However, Lyn Meza of of his earlier movies were then, it was Paramount and Chelsea stated, “It’s an attack on our community. Fi- nothing but tear-jerkers but “Skippy” and the rest, as they nally, Gladys Vega from the Chelsea Collaborative in his passing, few can shed say, was history. His career which advocates for immigrants rights said Patrick tears because Cooper also started to slide as he got should “opt out of” the program. made us laugh much too. He older and those movies were Okay readers, what say you? overcame the demise suf- pretty forgettable. However, fered by many child actors as I already said, he saw TV and continued on in movies as his future and jumped into MEGLIO TARDI CHI MAI. and in the ’50s into the new it with both feet. medium of television. He was married three Better late than never. As a kid in the fifties, I would watch all times. His third marriage to Barbara Kraus those short comedies about kids being in proved to be the charm. They married in charge. There were the “Our Gang” com- 1954 and had three children, Russell, Julie edies, which were older than the “Little Ras- and Cristina. Julie died in 1997, his wife cals.” The first series was connected to and Cristina died in 2009. Jackie Cooper and the second to Spanky In 1951, he almost met the father who MacFarland. They both could make you abandoned him. He was traveling cross laugh. The only better to me was “The Three country and stopped at a garage. A me- Stooges,” where adults acted like kids. chanic recognized him and said his father Cooper was only nine when he was an lived upstairs. When the mechanic said let Oscar nominee for “Skippy” in 1931. me tell him you are here, Cooper said, “No, He still holds the record for youngest Oscar please don’t. I don’t need to be confused.” nominee. In the 1930s, he made five mov- Cooper was a great entertainer who ies that captivated America with his All- brought much laughter to the screen espe- American boy looks. cially during the Great Depression. He came However, after WWII, he saw TV as the across like a real person. He came across future and got into it quite well. I mostly like that from his earliest days as a little remember him from the ‘Our Gang’ com- kid on the screen until those older days as edies and from two sitcoms. One was ‘The Perry White trying to figure out a guy named People’s Choice,” when he co-starred with Clark Kent. Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, a talking dog named Cleo or as a Navy doc- I’m sure during the filming of “The Peoples’ The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 tor in “Hennesey.” He was also involved Choice,” you just had to laugh at yourself behind the camera as an Emmy-winning sharing top billing with a basset hound who The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily director of “M*A*S*H.” loved to talk all the time. the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- Between 1975 and 1987, he played the For Jackie Cooper, it wasn’t a dog-eat-dog sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. role of Perry White of the Daily Planet in world. He got to race cars. He got to pick him- There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- four “Superman” movies. With his clean-cut self back up after falling. He got to become a addressed, stamped envelope. looks and smile, he always played the good great actor who shared his passion with guy because he looked the part so well. those who viewed his talent grow over the The Federal Trade Commission Cooper according to his memoir “Please years. He always looked like the boy next Don’t Shoot My Dog” in 1981 was born in door and then the guy next door. He became works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. Los Angeles. everyone’s kind of friend. It was comfortable Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) He was born John Cooper Jr. but he never sitting there, laughing at the homegrown or log on to www.ftc.gov. knew his musician dad who went out for humor of his which served him so well so cigarettes one night and never came back. long and all of us too. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 13, 2011 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING OUT LOUD with Ben Doherty by Sal Giarratani HIRING BEST IN FIVE YEARS, BUT JOBLESS RATES RISE Life is Blooming in Dorchester’s The job gains beat fore- ket. On the average, the top ing for February and March Clam Point for Pito and All of Us casts hitting 268,000 as stocks that fell did so with were viewed up. Yet when February and March figures more emphatically than the the economy has created I called the Clam Point ingly remember the life that were revised higher. Ameri- weaker ones that rose. For jobs for seven straight neighborhood home for a was taken at this spot back cans remain discouraged example, PriceLine.com months, the gains have while a few years back. I on December 9, 2007 when from seeking work, which is rose 30% on Friday in heavy been slow. Some 13.7 mil- lived on Park Street next to his car crashed into the tree keeping official unemploy- volume despite strong quar- lion Americans have re- the AAA Appliance Parts killing him in the pre-dawn ment lower than expected. ter results. The stock under- mained unemployed, about store run by Mike Kahn and hours of the long-ago winter The major indexes capped a cut its trading range of the double the number before we became good friends. I’m morning. His mother is al- volatile week with modest previous two sessions. Chip December 2007. The Labor still always stopping by the ways showing up tilling the gains in soft trades. The designer Spreadtrum Com- Force participation rate place. It takes on the role soil and taking good care of NYSE composite added .3% munications dived 10% in dropped to 64.2%. “The good of a general store most of the flowers she so lovingly and the NASDAQ rose .5%. volume that was 156% above news is that the economy is the time. Sometimes, folks planted. There’s a tiny cross All snapped four-day losing volume. The China-based improving, but the bad news come in for appliance parts, up against the tree trunk streaks but ended low in the company reported earnings is that it’s far short of what sometime to purchase lot- with his name written on it, sessions trading range with up 224% topping the analyst we would like to see at this tery tickets and sometimes his birth date March 28, their first weekly loss in five estimates. Economists ex- point,” said Scott Brown, just to chat. 1982 and the date of his weeks. Leading stocks did pect the economy’s upward Chief Economist at Raymond The other day, I stopped by death December 9, 2007. better as the NYSE had mod- momentum to continue this James. Meanwhile, the as usual and noticed flowers The family came from their est gains. The market gave year unless oil prices spike economy faces head winds blooming everywhere. Out- native Puerto Rico and they up most of its gains by the over $150/barrel. Oil prices from higher gasoline prices side the shop, Mike has a will always remember Pito close on Friday. Volume fell fell last week below $100/ and a weak housing market beautiful little garden and who tragically died over across the board, but action barrel amid fears of slow eco- with state and local govern- flowers are beginning to three years ago when God was mixed. The NASDAQ is nomic growth and a stronger ment budget cuts. GDP ex- bloom as spring blooms eter- called him home in Clam finding support at its 2800 dollar. April’s gains were panded at a trepid 1.8% rate nal. His tiny garden is a re- Point. I’ve talked to his level over the NYSE is near widespread with 64% of in- in the first quarter, down minder of life returning af- mother and told her I loved 8500. The S&P500 is drop- dustries reporting higher from the fourth quarter’s ter a long and frigid winter her garden, a spot for the ping to its old resistant level employment. Service firms 3.1%. High unemployment disappears. Across the street entire neighborhood to stop of 1340. The market is in a hired 224,000 new workers. has forced the Fed to keep a in that little island, the by and reflect on life and the corrective mood as raising Retail jobs shot up by 57,100, loose policy loose despite small tree is starting to bud mystery of it all. She cash is important. A report the best in 11 years. The late concerns about inflation, but and the patch of soil sur- thanked me for my kind that Greece was considering Easter may have inflated a sharp sell-off of oil, silver rounding it is lined with all words and went back to her abandoning the Euro Zone that figure, but it doesn’t and other commodities re- kinds of beautiful flowers, a planting. A life worth living disturbed the market but count the 57,100 new hires. cently has tempered their rainbow of colors. is a life worth remembering Greece denied the report. Goods producers hired concerns. Higher oil prices None of this happens by is played out every day in However, as investor Martin 44,000 and construction pro- could fall or level off soon if accident. When Mike waters Clam Point for a young man Loeb once wrote, “The mar- ducers rose 5,000 and oil futures hold at these lev- his flowers, he also waters nicknamed Pito. ket is better at predicting manufacturing rose by els. Wages held at a 1% gain the flowers on that tiny is- We rush around every day the market.” So the savvy 29,000. Government jobs fell in April, below the expected land too. Recently, the fam- and sometimes can miss investor will focus on the 24,000, the sixth straight 2% rise. The 10-Year U.S. ily of Pito Rodriguez showed the most important part of market itself not the news. decline amid state and local Treasury bond held at 3.5%, up to celebrate what would living. The next time you th Leaders outperform the mar- budget cuts. Meanwhile, hir- flat with last week and with have been his 29 birthday. pass by this piece of Clam the rates even, the Bond A large crowd of family mem- Point, slow down and think Market is stable, as this bers brought new flowers to about those you love and the could help the housing mar- plant. They sang and they memories of those who have ket. Varian Semiconductor cried for him and still lov- gone before us. was sold for $4.9 billion to Applied Materials, Inc. It will Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery JUSTINE YANDLE pay $63/share, a 56% markup over its close. 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• Real Estate East Boston Adult Ed. Center graduates reciting Judge Joseph A. Ferrino “The Pledge of Allegiance.” The East Boston Adult Ed. School Entrance Exams, U.S. from the Macomber Family 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Center (Community Ed. Cen- Citizenship Preparation, and Foundation, the Wednesday ter) celebrated its 39th Spring many related services and night guest speaker. (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 graduations on April 27, 2011 trainings. Judge Joseph Ferrino, the and on April 30, 2011. Over “It gives me a great plea- Saturday guest speaker, 300 adults and youth re- sure to see so many people reminded the students “… to ceived diplomas and awards from America and different learn English, get your GED, in English as a Second Lan- countries from all over the attend college and make Bos- guage, Computer Skills, GED world studying and learn- ton a better place to work and preparations in English and ing under one roof,” stated live in …” in Spanish, ATB Vocational Mrs. Grace Macomber Bird Renato Avellani, the Com- Ristorante Villa Francesca puter and GED teacher, SAVE THE DATE stated “This semester saw “Spring Promotion Menu” an increase of students THREE (3) COURSE DINNER $24.95 wanting to study GED and North End Athletic Association computer preparation more Choose One Appetizer from a choice of (4) than ever before. An educa- Choose One Entrée from a choice of (13) ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT tion today is essential and Dessert our school can help you.” This menu is available every day from 3 PM to 6 PM and from 9:30 PM to closing. to Benefit the North End Athletic Association This offer is valid now through the month of May 2011. The East Boston Adult Ed.

MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011 Center is located at 119 Lon- Also available now through the month of May 2011 (except Saturdays) 7:30 a.m. SHOT GUN start don Street, East Boston, MA near Sumner Tunnel. Every- is our Spring Menu which includes: ANDOVER COUNTRY CLUB one is welcome call 617-567- Canterbury Street, Andover, MA 7873 for more information. ALL WINES BY THE GLASS - ½ price More than 144 golfers participate in this sold-out ALL APPETIZERS - ½ price tournament annually. It is important that you save the ALL PASTA DISHES - ½ price date and plan on joining us on Monday, August 1st. VEAL FRANCESCA - ½ price golf, lunch and raffle prizes ... CHICKEN MICHELANGELO - ½ price SOGLIOLA ALLA MEDITERRANEANA (SOLE) - ½ price Money raised from this tournament allows the North End Athletic Association to purchase uniforms and equipment Join us at for sporting events and add to the existing program. The North End Athletic Association is a 50-year-old organization, which provides athletic, social, educational Ristorante Villa Francesca and civic activities within the community and the City of 150 RICHMOND STREET Boston. In the Heart of Boston’s North End For further information, please contact Louie Cavagnaro at 617-523-7410 Mr. Dominic Avellani and Mrs. Grace Macomber Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 13, 2011 Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It THE TULIP OBAMA GOT With so much poverty in the that is, RESIGN! If a trustee by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari RID OF OSAMA! world, it’s surprising their continues to run after mak- It was in October of last sat throughout the seem- Hats off to the wealth is so publicized ... ing those remarks, you year, we were wandering ingly endless winter we have Navy Seals who The coffee at Dunkin’ Do- know they’re on an ego trip! through a garden supply all just experienced that still got the order nuts is getting worse. It It’s not the condo owners store when on an impulse seems reluctant to leave. and ran with it. Thanks to doesn’t matter which they’re trying to help, but we purchased a bag full of It was in March when we the Seals, the most evil man Dunkin’ Donuts you visit, rather the power the posi- daffodil bulbs; what made the began checking out the on earth has been killed and the coffee is always bitter. tion gives them. Condo liv- wisdom of our purchase planters looking for any sign the media can’t seem to talk Some people believe the pots ing may be nice, but only if somewhat questionable is of life, we did so about twice about anything else! ... are dirty, while I think the condo has a good and the fact that we don’t have a a week when in mid-April Question! Are the Muslim they’re using inferior coffee genuine association. Poten- garden in which to plant we spotted something green women living in this coun- beans. In any event, custom- tial buyers do your home- them. The week before, we just breaking the surface of try that keep their heads, ers are better off buying their work, and ask people living were watching a gardening the earth, it was a momen- mouths and noses covered morning brew at privately in the building how good show on television, the sub- tous occasion for up till now, in public making a political owned coffee shops. Dunkin’ their association is before ject of the show was fall our gardening had been con- statement or a religious Donuts needs to pay more buying. While you hear it’s planting for an early spring fined to the windowsill of the one! I’m puzzled! ... The Brits attention to consumer criti- a no pay, time consuming garden, it was the thought of apartment, this was the real are all smiles now that cism ... Speaking of good cof- task, the same trustees con- that show that prompted us thing, fall planting, flower Prince William married Kate fee shops, East Boston has tinue to run!!! ... Don’t forget to buy the bulbs. So we bulbs, the outdoors, we fig- Middleton. Princess Kate one of the best coffee shops. the East Boston Chamber of bought them home placed ured we had finally made it added more than a “touch of The Elite Donut shop in Day Commerce’s $10,000 dollar them in a cabinet under the as gardeners. Time passed class” to the Windsor family! Square serves up the best dinner is being held May 19th kitchen sink and more or and still there was just this She looked spectacular. steak and eggs this side of at the Harborside Hyatt Ho- less forgot about them. one green shaft that contin- They make a handsome the tunnel ... Condo buyers tel at Logan Airport this In November, we stumbled ued to grow, but no sign of couple. The Queen attended beware! Before purchasing a year. This is the first year upon the bulbs and decided the other nine daffodils. It dressed in yellow from top to condo do your homework on the dinner will be held the they needed to be planted, was in its third week of bottom looking more like a the association, and how Hyatt, multi course dinner, the question remained, growth that we noticed what- bumble bee! The Queen was much money they have in complimentary beverages where do we plant them? It ever was making its appear- a disappointment, and should reserve. More often than not, and a chance to win $10,000 was then that a wooden ance did not look like the hire a new adviser for her trustees do not do what’s best while overlooking Boston’s planter that lies in the al- picture on the bag of bulbs. wardrobe. She looked any- for the owners, because egos beautiful skyline! It’s one of leyway just behind our build- Upon closer inspection we thing but regal. Prince get in the way. If you have a Eastie’s best events, Don’t ing came to mind, normally concluded that a single tu- Charles appeared to be his bad association, it’s hard to Miss it! ... Todisco Towing of it is planted with geraniums lip was growing not a daffo- usual boring self, while sur- get them out. Most condo East Boston has opened a in May, since Daffodils are dil, in some way it got mixed prisingly the frumpy Camilla owners do not pay attention new location in Peabody. The early bloomers, we figured up with the daffodil bulbs looked stylish! The Monar- until it’s too late. What you’ll Todisco family are native that they would bloom in late and now managed to confirm chy is so antiquated. It’s hear from some trustees is; East Bostonians and well March or April and serve as the mix through its develop- hard to believe the people of “I’m not getting paid for this known and respected mem- a precursor to Spring and ment into a maturing plant England aren’t rebelling over job, or I’m giving up my time bers of the community ... Till Summer, as suggested in now recognizably a tulip. the wealth of the Royals. and hours”. The answer to Next Time the garden show from which The plant grew taller until the idea came. So we planted a large red bud appeared, 10 bulbs in one of the plant- and there it was, a beautiful SAVE THE DATE ... North End Reunion ers following the instruc- red tulip growing in an old tions on the package to the wooden planter in an alley Join us on Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 6-10PM at Spinelli’s, Route One, letter, pointed end down, so virtually out of sight, the re- South, Lynnfield, MA for dinner and dancing. Music from the ’50s and ’60s. many inches apart, so many Contact Lolly Ciampa at 781-938-9254 or Ro-Ro DeMarco at 781-284-5945. inches deep, and there they (Continued on Page 14) POST-GAZETTE, MAY 13, 2011 Page 7 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Former Nichols House Museum Board chair Nichols House Museum Board chair David Beck, Keith Stone and Catherine Anchutz enjoy the left, and Gala Dinner co-chair Greg Van Boven Nichols House Museum Gala Dinner honorary Gala Dinner at the Massachusetts State House. smile for the camera. chairs Jane and Jeffrey Marshall. (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington) The Nichols House Mu- ish Nichols’s vision in estab- House Museum at 55 Mount service and their life’s work organization, will be the spe- seum is celebrating the lishing the museum as a Vernon Street. carrying on Roosevelt’s cial guest for the evening. 50th anniversary of its found- place where people might get When women had few legacy. “I am beyond honored to ing in 1961. As a part of an intimate glimpse into the options except to marry and Kathryn Dietz, co-producer receive an award inspired by its Golden Jubilee Year, the domestic history of a typical raise a family, Miss Nichols of WGBH’s American Experi- Eleanor Roosevelt, one of my museum has planned an Beacon Hill family at the chose to do neither. She ence Series: Eleanor Roose- lifelong heroes. What’s even array of events. turn of the last century. The instead supported herself velt, will be producing a film better is that the Honoring The festivities began with year will also focus on the as a garden designer, trav- to document the occasion. Eleanor Roosevelt founda- a Gala Dinner at the Mas- future of the museum as eling across the United Special guest Jane Alexan- tion will raise money for sachusetts State House ear- a historic anchor and inte- States and through most of der, a noted actress and lier this year. Therese Min- gral part of the Beacon Hill Europe learning and perfect- long-time supporter of the (Continued on Page 13) ton and Greg Van Boven community. ing her craft. She believed were co-chairs with Jane Rose Standish Nichols was in the universalizing power and Jeffrey Marshall as the an exceptional woman — of gardening. honorary chairs. landscape architect, author, Miss Nichols, a dedicated Planned for the months suffragist, art enthusiast, pacifist, thought that a ahead is a series of lectures and avid traveler. The long- shared passion for gar- inspired by the interests of time Beacon Hill resident dens could be used to better Rose Standish Nichols, who was distinguished by her in- international relations. She established the museum in dependence and intelligence. also published three well- her will. Also planned is the Born in 1872 to Dr. Arthur received books on historical publication of an entertain- Nichols and his wife Eliza- gardens in England, Italy, ing and insightful book about beth, Miss Nichols became Spain and Portugal, as well Rose Nichols and her family. the sole heir after her par- as numerous articles on gar- The year-long celebration ents’ death in the late 1920s den history and criticism, will underscore Rose Stand- of what is now the Nichols making quite the name for herself during her lifetime. Named a part of the Bea- con Hill National Historic Landmark district in 1966, the Museum maintains its Gala Dinner co-chair Therese Minton, guest speaker June Italian Night original furnishings, and Hutchinson and Nichols House Museum executive direc- has made every effort to tor Flavia Cigliano, left to right, at the Massachusetts preserve the house as it was State House. (Photo by Roger Farrington) at theOpera in the early 1900s. Join us for a memorable evening complete with For more info, call 617-227- a full-course Italian Dinner 6993 or visit www.nichols and wonderful music by great Italian composers housemuseum.org. ……. A benefit honoring the FEATURING SOLOISTS life of Eleanor Roosevelt will LUCIA Diana McVey, Soprano be held at Brookline’s Ray Bauwens, Tenor Coolidge Corner Theatre R I S T O R A N T E & B A R on Sunday, May 15th from Celebrating the works of Traditional 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will Vincenzo Bellini be sponsored by Honoring Italian Cuisine Eduardo di Capua - Pietro Mascagni Eleanor Roosevelt, a non-profit organization dedicated to Amilcare Ponchielli - Giacomo Puccini Donato Frattaroli renewing the commitment to Gioachino Rossini - Giuseppe Verdi preserve Roosevelt’s legacy 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 as an activist for social jus- Thursday, May 19, 2011 tice, human rights, democ- 617.367.2353 Westin Hotel racy, and civic responsibility. 70 Third Avenue - Waltham, Massachusetts Chobee Hoy, Brookline — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — civic leader and philanthro- Cocktails 6:00 pm - Dinner and Concert 7:00 pm pist, and Jackie Scott, Presi- Private dining rooms for any occasion $70 per person - $650 table of ten dent of Wheelock College, will be awarded the Eleanor To purchase tickets, sponsor this special event or for more [email protected] Roosevelt “Following in her information, visit www.wphil.org Footstep Award” for their www.luciaboston.com or call Sally Collura at: 781-838-1130 dedication to community Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 13, 2011 “Taste of the At Home in C

Popular Food Event Serves Up compassion in the DCR Steriti Memoria of food, charity and the rich traditions at the annual “Taste of the North End DCR Steriti Memorial Ice Rink. More t and area wine/beer distributors dazzle appetizers, cheeses, entrees and desser $100,000 was raised and approximate have been any ice down at the rink, b event of the night! Over the years, more than $1,000,00 Aragosta Mike’s Pastry Massimino’s Cucina Italiana seniors programs in the North End. Thi the North End Community Health Cen and affordable care to patients at all s receive monies to support its myriad se chef/owner of Lucia Ristorante, as wel shared, “With the addition of the Com now of all monies raised at ‘Taste of th Checkwww.TasteOfTheNorthEnd.org fo

Mamma Maria’s Ristorante

Neptune Oyster Bar

Ristorante Damiano

Hero of the Year Award was prese son Christopher, wife Patricia, mo

Spadafora’s Slush The Living Room

Paul W. Marks

Filippo Ristorante

Taranta Restaurant

Bel Gioioso Cheese Mayor Menino stops for a tasting at La Summa Ristorante.

Pagliuca Ristorante

Michael Madden and Patrizia DiRamio Lucca Restaurant J. Pace & Son enjoying the night. POST-GAZETTE, MAY 13, 2011 Page 9 e North End” Cool, New Digs

a Hat-Trick of charity, canoli and al Ice Rink Boston’s most popular festival of the North End celebrated its 17th year d,” held on Friday, May 6, 2011, at the than 35 popular North End restaurants ed guests with a wide array of delectable rts, as well as refreshing libations. Nearly ely 700 people attended. There may not but this was defi nitely Boston’s coolest

00 has been raised to benefi t children and s year’s presenting sponsor and partner, ter – providing outreach, transportation Lucia Ristorante Tresca stages from infants to elders – will also Artú Rosticceria ervices and programs. Donato Frattaroli, Fabrizia Limoncello ll as chairman and founder of the event, mmunity Health Center as a benefi ciary, e North End’ stay in the neighborhood.” or more information.

Terramia & Antico Forno Ducali Pizzeria and Bar Piantedosi Bakery

ented to John Romano. L-R John’s other Mary and Father Frank.

Taste of North End Chairman Donato Frattaroli State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, North End Community and evening’s Emcee Billy Costa. Health Center CEO James Luisi, Consul General of Italy in Boston Giuseppe Pastorelli and City Councilor Sal LaMattina

Boston Winery Bricco Restaurant Modern Pastry

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Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography and Dom Campochiaro, D&S Video TV reporter, playwright and unoffi cial poet laureate of the U.S. Congressman Red Sox Dick Flavin and Red Michael Capuano Sox CEO Larry Lucchino. Sam Adams Don Sebastiani & Son May 3, 2010, Argued • September 14, 2010, Decided

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Can A Wife Be Forced To Testify Against Her Husband? COMMONWEALTH vs. LEONARD SZERLONG SHINEDOWN — tional blue-collar family com- SJC-10635 SOMEWHERE IN THE edy, he is the quintessential SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS STRATOSPHERE guy and family man. Proud May 3, 2010, Argued • September 14, 2010, Decided (2-CD-2-DVD) of his Midwestern values, Atlantic Jim is an accessible and OPINION ried to the defendant and only because of this agree- Shinedown lives up to likeable everyman. He and GANTS At approximately invoked her spousal privi- ment. In these circum- their name with this live, his attractive wife Cheryl 2 AM on December 13, 2007, lege. She continued to in- stances, the judge was multi-disc CD/DVD collec- (Courtney Thorne-Smith) the defendant entered his voke her spousal privilege, entitled to infer that the tion — Somewhere In the are crazy about each other girl friend’s home, grabbed and refused to testify at trial. defendant intended to make Stratosphere. Included is and know they’re in this her by the throat while she Under the spousal privi- her unavailable to testify by material filmed and recorded marriage for keeps. Cheryl, was asleep, and held a knife lege law the spouse may agreeing to marry her. The on Shinedown’s two epic gorgeous and smart, call Jim to her throat. On December not be compelled to testify judge did not need find that 2010 headline tours: the on his childish antics but 21, 2007, the defendant was in any criminal proceed- making her unavailable as inaugural “Carnival of Mad- enjoys the playful banter and charged in a criminal com- ing brought against the a witness was the defen- ness” Washington State appreciates his passion, plaint with assault and other spouse Massachusetts dant’s sole or primary pur- tour, and the highly praised honesty and steadfast loy- battery, assault by means of General Laws Chapter 233 pose in marrying her; it is “Anything & Everything” live alty to her and the kids. a dangerous weapon, and Section 20. sufficient that it was a pur- from Kansas City acoustic (10 hrs. 25 mins.) home invasion, and a war- In this case the Court pose in marring her, to tour. The latter featured ELMO’S TRAVEL SONGS rant was issued for his said: establish forfeiture by stripped-down versions of & GAMES (DVD) arrest. “The defendant and The defendant knew that, wrongdoing, sufficient for both chart-topping hits and Warner Home Video the victim had not been as a result of the marriage, prosecution to prove that fan favorites, alongside inti- Elmo, Abby and Elmo’s dad engaged to marry at the time the victim would be entitled “wrongdoing was at least mate conversations with the Louie are on a road trip, but of the assault, but they were to the spousal privilege, and partially intended to procure audience about the stories Elmo feels like it is taking a married on January 5, 2008, that the victim intended the declarant, his wife’s, behind the songs. Check out very long, long time to get at the North Attleborough to exercise the privilege unavailability. the energy of Shinedown’s there. What’s a little mon- town hall. On January 15, because she did not want This case says that in a electric show and the inti- ster to do? Elmo’s dad shows the defendant voluntarily her testimony to cause his criminal case a wife cannot macy of their acoustic sets them there are lots of fun surrendered himself to the conviction. Even if the idea be forced to testify against with a CD/DVD dedicated to games to play, stories to tell court and was arraigned. At to marry originated with the her husband. However if you each tour. Shinedown with and songs they can sing to the dangerousness hearing victim, the defendant agreed marry her to keep her from 3+ hours and 33 songs on 2 pass the time. This DVD is on January 23, the victim to marry, and the victim’s testifying against you, her CDs/DVDs. full of activities to occupy testified that she was mar- spousal privilege existed privilege is gone. BOB DYLAN — your child’s attention, espe- DON’T LOOK BACK cially when traveling. New (2-Blu-ray)/Docurama songs are, “Go Before You Documentary filmmaker Go” and “Are We There Yet?” • Michael Flaherty (Continued from Page 2) D.A. Pennebaker filmed Bob along with clips about buck- Dylan during a three-week ling up and different modes than to live in fear. We need economy, is a basic right, independent member of the concert tour of England in of transportation, watch it to do more.” and we must work harder to city council, and at the heart the Spring of 1965, not real- before your trip! (47 mins.) Flaherty said that the most make it a reality.” of the debate about how we izing he was creating one DROP DEAD DIVA: shocking violence in Boston Flaherty also pointed to an make sure Boston is a city of the 1960s most iconic SECOND SEASON (3-DVD) is almost certainly drug re- opaque and unpredictable that works for everyone. feature films. Pennebaker Sony Pictures Home lated. “We have in this city city development process, That’s why I’m running and sought out both the public Entertainment an epidemic of substance stalled projects, and high that’s all I am focused on and private Dylan using For Jane Bingum (Brooke abuse,” he said, “particularly housing costs as other is- right now,” he said. unobtrusive equipment and Elliott), life really is more among our young people. sues which demand the at- “While other opportunities rare access to achieve a wonderful the second time Alcohol and illegal drug use tention of city government. may present themselves in fly-on-the-wall view of one around in this wild second are decimating children and “A huge crater still sits in the future, running for of the most influential season of the breakthrough whole families. From East the middle of Downtown mayor is a huge commit- musicians of any era. This comedic drama hit. Just Boston to Hyde Park, from Crossing, a symbolic hole in ment. It took a great toll on Blu-ray edition has bonus when she’s ready to move on South Boston to Brighton, no the heart of the city. Deals me and my family in 2009. material from 65 Revisited, from her former existence as neighborhood has been continue to be made without I know I can help make with an hour-long behind a shallow wannabe model spared. Yet I see little in the the benefit of full disclosure, Boston better as a city coun- the scenes look at Dylan. and accept her sudden rein- way of a prioritized, compre- with certain favored devel- cilor, however, regardless of (1 hr. 36 mins.) carnation as a plus-size, hensive strategy to rid our opers being routinely green- who the mayor is.” THE OTHER SIDE OF THE brilliant attorney, Jane gets city of this scourge,” he con- lighted for projects that are “If and when the appropri- MIRROR — BOB DYLAN thrown a whole new set of tinued. “I said it before and often not in the best inter- ate time comes, I will assess LIVE AT THE NEWPORT curves. Jane must now I will continue to say it: We ests of our neighborhoods. future political options then. FOLK FESTIVAL chart a bold, new future for cannot ask the police to On every important develop- But right now, it is my goal (Blu-ray) herself, despite the obstacles arrest our way out of this ment decision, anyone who to win election to the Boston Columbia/Legacy presented. (9 hrs. 29 mins.) problem. We need to make disagrees with the current City Council in November Few performances in his- HUMAN PLANET (3-DVD) this an issue of the highest administration is margin- and to get back to work for tory are as legendary — or BBC Earth priority and we need to do it alized and vilified,” Flaherty the people of Boston.” as controversial — as Bob This is the original BBC now.” said. “Two years ago we were Michael F. Flaherty is a Dylan’s 1965 appearance at version of Human Planet, Flaherty said he and his told that things were going former at-large member of the the Newport Folk Festival. In narrated by John Hurt, with wife have children in Boston to be different. But now that Boston City Council, serving a single, galvanizing in- three hours of scenes never public schools and recognize a fifth term is in the bank, five two-year terms beginning stant, Dylan plugged an broadcast in North America. that the quality of the city’s it seems to be back to busi- in January of 2001. He was entire generation in, for- This landmark eight-part educational system, perhaps ness as usual. Frankly, it’s elected City Council President ever changing not only the series is a breathtaking cel- more than any other issue, time for the city council to by his peers in 2002, 2003, way music was made, but ebration of the amazing, will determine whether put some heat on the mayor. 2004, 2005 and 2006. He did also the way it was heard. complex, profound and some- Boston grows and prospers or It’s what democracy is not run for re-election in 2009, Join the audience for times challenging relation- will face the kind of down- about.” instead choosing to run for Dylan’s Newport perfor- ship between humankind turn and decline that has “I am running for council mayor of Boston, challenging mances from 1963 through and nature. Humans are the come to characterize so again not just to challenge incumbent Thomas M. Menino. 1965 and 17 performances, most successful species on many urban centers in our the mayor’s policies,” Flaherty is a South Boston as director Murray Lerner is the planet. From the frozen nation. Flaherty said. “I look forward native and resides there with able to capture Dylan’s Arctic to steamy rainforests, “School assignment policy to working cooperatively his family. He and his wife, metamorphosis from folk from tiny islands in vast is like a lottery scratch with anyone and everyone Laurene Flaherty, have four prodigy to rock’s fiercely con- oceans to parched deserts, ticket,” he said, “but it’s our who has the ultimate best children. Flaherty turned 42 in frontational poet who would people have found remark- children’s futures that are interests of our city at heart May of 2011. electrify and inspire an able ways to adapt and being gambled. I want to re- and, despite the substantive He is a graduate of Boston entire nation. (1 hr. 23 mins.) survive in the harshest turn to the council and help policy disagreements we College High School and ACCORDING TO JIM: places imaginable. 80 sto- lead efforts to work with the have had in the past, I know Boston College, and earned THIRD SEASON (4-DVD) ries, many never filmed mayor and the school depart- that includes the mayor. But his law degree from Boston Lionsgate before, together revealing ment to ensure that every our city and its residents University School of Law. Jim Belushi stars in the vast resourcefulness child in Boston will have a desperately need in City Hall Prior to being elected to the the third season of ABC’s and cunning of people facing quality public school educa- an alternative voice.” Boston City Council in 1999, breakout family series Ac- extreme adversity. (6 hrs. tion. This is not something Asked if a council run was he served as an assistant cording to Jim. In this tradi- 40 mins.) we should think of as an op- merely a precursor to a pos- district attorney in the Suffolk portunity or a privilege. A sible 2013 repeat run for County District Attorney’s The Federal Trade Commission quality public school educa- mayor, Flaherty demurred. “I Office. tion that will put college am running for Boston City Flaherty is an attorney, cur- works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. within reach, and equip our Council in 2011. Period. I rently working in the Boston Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) children with the skills to want to be back in City Hall office of the law firm of Adler, or log on to . succeed in the 21st century as an active, engaged and Pollock & Sheehan. www.ftc.gov POST-GAZETTE, MAY 6, 2011 Page 11

escape from a deadly conspiracy into WESTIN HOTEL ries. Contact Lolly Ciampa at 781-938- nature’s wild, liberating arms. What 70 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA 9254 or RoRo DeMarco at 781-284-5945. follows is an unconventional romance ITALIAN NIGHT AT THE OPERA - with everything from wrestling Thursday, May 19, 2011. Italian Night KIWANIS CLUB OF EAST BOSTON NOW matches to cross-dressing shepherds is the WPO’s Gala Finale to its 25th FOXWOODS CASINO BUS TRIP - culminating in a finale so joyful that Anniversary Season. Sponsors receive Sunday, May 15, 2011. An East Bos- spring will seem just around the cor- recognition in all the Orchestra’s print ton Kiwanis fundraiser to benefit the PLAYING ner. Building on the success of the and on-line promotions. Join us for a New England Foundation/Kiwanis 2010 – 2011 Season’s sold-out Alice memorable evening complete with a Trauma Institute (KPTI). Bus leaves vs. Wonderland on the Loeb full-course Italian dinner and wonder- from the Salesian’s Boys & Girls Club Mainstage, As You Like It will feature ful music by great Italian composers. at 7:30 AM. Bus returns at 7:30 PM. UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN members of the graduating Institute Featuring Soloists Diana McVey, Tickets include bus ride, keno voucher Class of 2012. For more information Soprano, Ray Bauwens, Tenor. The and buffet vouchers. No refunds. call 617-547-8300 or you may log onto Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra, a Please contact Marisa DiPietro at www.americanrepertorytheater.org. civic symphony of the MetroWest area, 617-650-3442 for more information. You may also join as a 2010/2011 sub- began in 1985 under the direction of Since 1947, the Kiwanis Club of East scriber to receive discounts and spe- local musicians David J. Tierney and Boston (MA) has made a significant cial promotions. Harold W. McSwain, Jr. To purchase contribution to the East Boston tickets, please log on to www.wphil.org community. The club is a volunteer or contact Sally Collura at 781-838-1130. organization and funds are raised MUSIC Sponsorship packages are available to to support programs that benefit chil- help keep the events affordable in the dren, the elderly and other worthy metrowest area. individuals. CITIWANG THEATRE 270 Tremont St., Boston, MA WHITE’S RESTAURANT DEEP PURPLE: THE SONGS Westport, Massachusetts THAT BUILT ROCK - June 7, 2011 Special Events SENIOR TRIP - Wednesday, at 8 pm. This is Deep Purple’s first May 18, 2011. A trip to White’s Res- tour in North America in four years SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY taurant in Westport, MA includes din- and will feature classic members Ian Route One South, Lynnfield, MA ner and a show. Bus leaves the Prado Gillan (lead vocals), Roger Glover NORTH END REUNION - Thurs- on Hanover Street at 10 AM, and (bass) and Ian Paice (drums, percus- day, September 22, 2011 at 6PM. Enjoy returns home at 5:00 PM. Includes sion) along with Steve Morse (guitar) music from the 50’s and 60’s. taxes & tip Please call Mary Romano and Don Airey (keyboards). It will also Join your friends who grew up in the at ABCD at 617-523-8125 for ticket be the bands first time in North North End for fun times and memo- price and reservations. America with a symphony orchestra. Throughout its career, DEEP PURPLE — who formed in England in 1968 and released their debut album that ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS year—has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. Iconic hits include “Smoke ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS PARAMOUNT THEATER On The Water,” “Highway Star,” “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to 560 Washington St., Boston MA Audiences of all ages will marvel as the jungle comes to “Space Truckin’,” “Hush” and “My 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom COMPAGNIA TPO TO LIGHT UP life when North Shore Music Theatre presents TARZAN, Woman From Tokyo.” Log onto Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The BOSTON WITH ‘FARFALLE’ - NOW the musical based on the popular 1999 Disney film and www.telecharge.com for tickets. Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca Through May 15, 2011. Italy will be every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM represented in this year’s Celebrity beloved story by Edgar Rice Burroughs. This classic tale OLD SOUTH CHURCH’S CHAPEL www.1110wccmam.com. Series of Boston by Compagnia unfolds in early 1900’s as a shipwreck leaves an infant 645 Boylston St., Boston, MA “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM TPO’s Farfalle (Butterflies), described orphan on the West African shore. The helpless baby is ALLA COHEN PRESENTS: “AN with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM as “visual theatre of the senses, an taken under the protection of a gorilla tribe and becomes EVENING CONCERT OF OPERA- www.1460WXBR.com. immersive experience that brings BUFFA AND INSTRUMENTAL “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco together theatre and contemporary part of their family. When he eventually encounters his CHAMBER ENSEMBLES” FEATUR- Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM art and creates an innovative, magi- first human, Jane Porter, both of their worlds transform ING THE CUNNING HOUSEKEEPER or online www.djrocco.com. cal relationship between children forever. TARZAN features the songs from Disney’s film - Tuesday, June 7 at 7:30 PM. Alla “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every and performers.” The wondrous, as well as many new songs written specifically for the Elana Cohen is a distinguished com- Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio other worldly “sensory gardens” of Broadway production. The show’s Grammy Award-winning poser, pianist, music theorist and stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN Farfalle, take audiences on a mag- teacher who came from Russia to the 1470 AM. nificent journey through a literal and musical score, written by singer/songwriter Phil Collins, United States in 1989. She had re- “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” symbolic story of a butterfly’s life sets the jungle beat for this high flying musical, making ceived her education in Moscow, 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on cycle. In Butterflies the audience is this the “must see” show this summer. Check out Theater graduating from The Moscow State WSRO 650 AM in Framingham immersed in the many folds of this Section for details. Tchaikovsky Conservatory with the and online at www.wsro.com. life, “told” by two dancers moving in- highest honors of distinction. In De- “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday side a sensitive environment made of directs this revival adapted by Pulitzer cember of 2010, The National Acad- mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday music and digital images. For tickets Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori emy of Music’s Greece office in con- evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. log onto www.artsemerson.org. THEATER Parks (Topdog/Underdog, The America junction with the Municipal Conser- www.dongiovannishow.com. Play, Venus) and OBIE-winning com- vatories in Neapolis and Sykies, “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE poser Diedre Murray (Running Man, Greece awarded Ms. Cohen the In- WPLM FM 99.1 - Every Sunday night 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA Best of Both Worlds). This classic ternational Prize for Excellence in from 9 to 10pm on MusicAmerica host ROBERTA GAMBARINI - Friday, 2011 SEASON - My Fair Lady American tale is set in the 1930s in Composition. Tickets are available Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's May 13, 2011 – 8 p.m. will be in June 7–19, Tarzan July 12–24, Foot- Catfish Row, a neighborhood in now at www.allacohen.tix.com and Place on WPLM FM Easy 99.1. During Boston this spring to present her loose! August 16–28, The King & I Charleston, South Carolina. Bess, some will also be available at the the hour Ron will feature recordings latest work, So in Love. Roberta September 27–October 9, Legally beautiful and troubled, turns to Porgy, door. For information, call 617-536- by his good friend Tony Bennett. Gambarini, born in Torino, Italy, into Blonde November 1–13, A Christ- the crippled beggar, in search of safety 1970. You'll hear all your Bennett favorites a family where jazz was much loved mas Carol December 2–23, Debbie after her possessive lover Crown com- from his early hits to his latest Grammy and appreciated, she began listening Reynolds, July 27 & 28, Harvey mits murder. As Porgy and Bess’s love TD GARDEN winners. www.MusicNotNoise.com to this music as a child and started Robbins’ Royalty of Doo-Wopp grows, their future is threatened by Causeway St., Boston, MA “Radio Italia Unita” - Every Thurs- taking clarinet lessons when she August 6, Marie Osmond August 29, Crown and the conniving Sporting JOSH GROBAN - July 26, 2011. day from 2-3PM on www.zumix.org/ was 12 years old. By the time she was B.B. King September 1, Steve Tyrell Life. This heartbreaking love story This is Groban’s first full-scale global radio or Itunes, college radio click on 17, she began singing and performing September 10, Harvey Robbins’ boasts some of the most famous and arena tour since 2007, when the in- Zumix. For more information log onto in jazz clubs around Northern Italy Royaly of Rock ‘N Roll October 22, beloved works from the Great Ameri- ternationally renowned singer and www.italiaunita.org and at the age of 18, she decided Pinocchio July 22, Snow White can Songbook, including: “Summer- songwriter hit the road for his hugely to move to Milan to pursue a career July 29, Cinderella’s Wedding time,” “Bess, You Is My Woman,” “It successful, sold-out 81-city Awake DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY as a jazz singer. On February 12, 2008, August 5, Little Red Riding Hood Ain’t Necessarily So” and “I Loves You, World Tour. The “Straight To You” 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge MA Roberta made her major label debut August 26, 2011. NSMT will continue Porgy.” Tour will bring the feel of a theater GIACOMO PUCCINI EXHIBIT - with You Are There (Groovin’ High/ to add concerts and special events to THREE PIANOS - August 17, 2011 experience to an arena setting May 22 -29, 2011. Monday, May 23 to Emarcy), a collection of 14 hauntingly the schedule throughout the sea- – October 2, 2011. By Rick Burkhardt, through stage design, lighting, and Sunday, May 29 from 1:00 pm to beautiful melodies, with the legend- son. For information about subscrip- Alec Duffy and Dave Malloywith music projection, as well as through the 7:00 pm: The exhibit will be free and ary pianist, Hank Jones. The music tions and tickets, visit www.nsmt.org, from Franz Schubert’s Winterreise, Op. spontaneity and interactivity Groban open to the public. Sunday, May 22 was recorded in one afternoon; contact the Box Office at 978-232- 89, D911 (1828) directed by Rachel delighted his fans with during last at 4:00 pm: Grand Opening ceremony; Roberta and Hank had no concept 7200, or visit in person at 62 Dun- Chavkin The OBIE-winning hit music- year’s “Before We Begin” shows. Log There is an admission fee. Program for the album — just 25 tunes they ham Road, Beverly, 01915. Gift cer- theater event – that wowed audiences onto www.ticketmaster.com for tick- for the ceremony: Keynote speaker liked and thought would be inter- tificates are also currently on sale and critics alike in its sold-out runs at ets or call 800-745-3000. Gabriella Biagi Ravenni. Pianist Matt esting to record. Call 617-562-4111 or through the NSMT box office. the Ontological-Hysteric Theater and Aucoin, tenor Brian Landry, and www.scullersjazz.com for tickets. New York Theatre Workshop – is a SYMPHONY HALL sopranos Barbara Quintiliani and Lisa THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY theatrical explosion of Franz 301 Mass Ave., Boston, MA Tamagini will perform a selection of CONSULATE OF ITALY, BOSTON 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA Schubert’s song cycle Winterreise. MARDI GRAS - May 17, 2011 8:00 arias from Puccini’s operas. Refresh- 600 Atlantic Ave 17th fl. Boston, MA ANIMAL CRACKERS MADCAP Filled with fantastical touches and PM. The Boston Pops pays tribute to ments, wine and canapes will be ARTIST FRANCA DIPIETRO ART MUSICAL MAYHEM! - Now through inventive arrangements, Three Pianos the music of Mardi Gras celebrations served. Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm: DISPLAY - “Notes On An American June 4, 2011. Hilarity ensues in this is a colorful and imaginative evening from around the world, including New “Puccini at the Pictures,” a lecture by Journey”. Now through June 2011. classic Marx Brothers musical when exploring Schubert’s music, life, and Orleans and Rio de Janeiro. Globe- Prof. Deborah Burton with piano ac- The Italian-born painter has lived in Mrs. Rittenhouse’s swanky house times. Set on a blustery winter night, trotting jazz ambassadors the Dukes companiment and soprano Chelsea the United States for eight years, but party honoring the African explorer three friends, each manning a piano, of Dixieland join the Pops to infuse Basler from the Boston University for her entire career, she has taken Screwball antics arise as the guests lead the audience through fragments strands of pop, gospel, and country Opera Institute. Free admission. Sat- stylistic inspiration from the tonali- search for the thief, resulting in this of Schubert’s famous work while grap- with authentic New Orleans sounds urday, May 28, at 8:00 pm: “Oh Soave ties traditionally found in northern “uproarious slapstick comedy” (New pling with fundamental questions and songs like “Honky Tonk Train Fanciulla,” a performance by sopra- European art. All these influences York Times). Visit www.lyricstage.com about the nature of music and drink- Blues” and “When The Saints Go nos Margaret Felice, Christine Tee- now come together in a new gallery or call 617-585-5678 for tickets. ing too much. The three pianists slip Marching In.” The program will also ters, Rebecca Teeters, Natalie Polito exhibit of oil paintings, Di Pietro into a wild reenactment of a include a brand new medley about and Jennifer Hoffman from the Bos- divides the 20-work collection into LOEB DRAMA CENTER “Schubertiad,” a musical salon party the glories of food called “What’s ton Opera Collaborative. Free admis- four diverse series that she painted 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA thrown by Schubert and his friends, Cookin’!” sion. between 2005 and 2011: New York, THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND connecting the two groups through the HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD - ONE HUNDRED FIFTY YEARS: American Aerial Views, Seaside and BESS - August 17, 2011 - October 2, centuries. An evening of hilarity and May 25, 2011 at 8PM. Our own REFLECTIONS ON ITALIAN UNIFI- Boston Ghost Town. Though each 2011. by George Gershwin, Dubose heartbreak unfolds, in which the au- Boston Pops Laureate Conductor, CATION - Friday, May 13 at 6:30pm. section has its own distinct qualities and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira dience is invited to the party. Compo- John Williams, the brilliant composer Giuseppe Pastorelli, Consulate Gen- and content, Di Pietro ties them Gershwinadapted by Suzan-Lori sitional mayhem, shifting rivalries, and and conductor behind films includ- eral of Italy for New England Papers: together with her “love of gray,” a Parks and Diedre Murray; directed by some unfortunate butchery of the ing Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Alessandro Masi, Secretary General, color that she says fascinates her Diane Paulus; choreographed by Ron German language ensue. and the Harry Potter series, brings Dante Alighieri Society, Rome, Italy and relates to her appreciation of K. Brown. In 1935, Porgy and Bess AS YOU LIKE IT - December 7, 2011 you a night of some of the most “What Historians Now Say” - Roland Danish art. “I’ve always taken an premiered at the Colonial Theater in – January 8, 2012. By William memorable movie music and film Sarti, Professor Emeritus, University interest in women and their world,” Boston. Now, 76 years later, the Shakespearefeaturing members of clips of all time with special empha- of Massachusetts Amherst “What says Di Pietro, who pays homage to A.R.T. brings back Porgy and Bess in The A.R.T./MXAT Institute for Ad- sis on the villians and heroes Mazzini Would Say Now” Comment: one of her heroines, Louisa May a new production featuring interna- vanced Theater Training Class of 2012 we’ve all grown to love. The concert Spencer M. Di Scala, Professor, Uni- Alcott, by depicting her with the tionally renowned stars Audra “All the world’s a stage, and all the also features the world premiere versity of Massachusetts Boston, Presi- “fabulous” golden dome of the State McDonald as Bess, Norm Lewis as men and women merely players” in of Williams’ Concerto for Oboe, dent, Dante Alighieri Society. Refresh- House in the background. For Porgy, and David Alan Grier as Sport- Shakespeare’s beloved pastoral com- written for Pops principal oboist ments Served. For more info log onto further information, please log ing Life. A.R.T. Artistic Director and edy As You Like It. This classic tale Keisuke Wakao. For tickets log onto www.dantealighieri.net/cambridge or onto the Consulate websie at Tony Award nominee Diane Paulus follows Rosalind and her friend Celia’s www.bso.org. you may call 617-876-5160. www.consboston.esteri.it Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 13, 2011

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED For the first time, American women have Peter Bea- passed men in gaining advanced college trice, who POLLO SPEZZATO ALLA SICILIANA degrees as well as bachelor’s degrees. is also from Cut-up Chicken-Sicilian Style Census figures recently released highlight Swampscott, the latest education milestone for women, says, “Golf A three-pound cut-up chicken 2 tablespoons wine or cider who began to exceed men in college enroll- was invented 1/4 cup olive oil vinegar* ment in the early 1980s. What it also shows so that even the man who isn’t in politics 1 large onion cut in quarters 1 tablespoon dried oregano is that there is a steady decline in stay- would have something to lie about.” 5 cloves garlic 1 fresh tomato chopped at-home mothers. The educational gains for Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill explains why 3 carrots — cut into two-inch (optional) women are giving them greater access to a she doesn’t play golf: “I have more impor- pieces 1 cup green peas 2 medium potatoes–cut in (canned or frozen) wider range of jobs, contributing to a shift of tant things to lie about.” quarters 1 cup mushrooms (optional) traditional gender roles at home and work. Recently we had the pleasure of reading a 1 large green pepper — cut 1 cup water We are looking forward to the day when a stirring review of a new book, “56: Joe lengthwise into two-inch salt woman will be elected as President of the DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in wedges* United States. Hillary Clinton? Sports,” by Koostya Kennedy. Be sure to Wow! New York Public Library officials purchase a copy of the great book, or have Two or three slices of prepared vinegar peppers can be announced that viewing Internet porn on your local library order a copy. Believe me, used in place of fresh green pepper slices, wine and/or cider library computers is protected by the First the book strips away some of the mysteries vinegar. Amendment, even if the groaning disturbs about what made DiMaggio so great. Heat oil in a saucepan and slightly brown chicken portions others. “Customers can watch whatever they A recent poll disclosed 90% of Americans in the pan. Add onion and chopped garlic cloves to sauce- want on the computer,” a library spokes- between the ages of 18 and 24 say they pan and simmer for a short time before adding chopped woman said. expect to find a career that will bring them tomato (optional) and half a cup of water. Cover and continue Huh? It’s time to lower the drinking age, happiness, even though only 25% say life simmering slowly until broth boils. Add carrots, potatoes, said Michelle Minton. The federal law that will be easier for them than it was for their oregano and additional water. Cover and cook slowly for forced all 50 states to establish 21 as the parents. about fifteen minutes. Add prepared vinegar peppers or wine legal drinking age has backfired, and For dopes! Indoor marijuana cultivation or cider vinegar. Stir and add mushrooms and peas. Stir “created a culture of hidden drinking and consumes about 1 percent of the nation’s and cook until chicken and vegetables are fork tender (about disrespect for the law.” In a country where electricity. thirty to forty-five minutes, depending on size of chicken 18-year-olds can vote, marry, and go to war, Have you received your tax refund? Well, pieces). Salt to taste. they should be able to buy and drink a beer taxpayers are more disposed than ever to This recipe does not require a lot of broth but enough to without breaking the law. “It’s true that over-pay their taxes throughout the year in serve some with the chicken and vegetables. Add additional America has a problem with drinking,” but order to get a heftier annual refund from water if needed. the rates of alcoholism and binge-drinking the IRS. Last year’s average refund was NOTE: This recipe can also be prepared in a baking dish in among teenagers are far greater here than $3,003, almost twice the $1,698 of 1999. the oven, or on a grill. Each method of preparation allows for a in Europe, where teenagers can legally The IRS expects the trend to continue different flavor. When I prepare this, I remember when drink. Here, teens learn to drink by furtively this year. It has been said, the income tax my maternal grandmother cooked this dish on our outdoor guzzling beer or booze in basements, the has made more liars out of American people fireplace in Wilmington. I walked with her around the area, woods, or college dorm rooms, without than golf. Wait! Here’s more! No respect- picking up small broken limbs and adding them to the fire. adult supervision; rather than drink slowly able person is in favor of nudity, but after She told me that this made her feel like she was back in Salemi, and moderately for pleasure, they race to paying taxes, some of us may not have Italy. During the harvesting days she accompanied her get drunk. Advocacy groups like Mothers any other choice. And the wondrous Tom husband to “la mucarta” (a lot of land a distance from their Against Drunk Driving contend that rais- Analeto of Medford thinks income-tax home where they planted and harvested their vegetables for ing the drinking age has reduced alcohol- forms should be printed on Kleenex because the year). At “la mucarta,” she prepared their meals on the fueled highway fatalities. But fatalities have so many of us have to pay through the outdoor fireplace. dropped for all age groups, and in other coun- nose. tries, too, primarily because of better auto- The brilliant Lisa Cappuccio of East Boston safety technology. In every way except one, thinks it was easier to tell the truth in Vita can be reached at [email protected] our society treats 18-year-olds as adults. It’s George Washington’s day. There were no time to end hypocrisy. income-tax forms to fill out. Zoozy happening! The penguin keeper at Moron! A taxpayer recently sent the IRS a zoo in Germany had to stop wearing his twenty-five cents with a note saying he The Agency for all your Insurance Coverages favorite black-and-white rubber boots after understood that he could pay his taxes by a male penguin fell in love with them. The the quarter. penguin, known as Bonoparte, has been One more time! Tom Bergeron began his Richard Settipane obsessed with keeper Dennis Kubler’s boots broadcasting career in 1972 at WHAV in his Insurance Services since the start of mating season, evidently hometown Haverhill. He also worked in mistaking them for a female, and would 1981 in New Hampshire as a talk show host. AUTO HOMEOWNERS TENANTS nuzzle them passionately. Kubler, currently He joined WBZ-TV in February of 1982 as COMMERCIAL wearing blue boots, says he’ll switch back host of a children’s show. At that time, he only when Bonoparte finds a flesh-and-blood and his wife and two daughters lived in Experience makes the difference mate. “Penguins are monogamous,” he Belmont. notes. Time to hear from the stately, music- SPECIALIST in RESTAURANT and BUSINESS POLICIES How we spend our money! U.S. consum- ologist, Albert Natale. At age five, Mickey CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE ers spend $1.2 trillion on nonessential goods Rooney made his motion picture debut as a and services annually, according to the midget in “Not To Be Trusted” (1925). “My 617-523-3456 - Fax 617-723-9212 Commerce Department. Consumers spend- Way” was originally written by three French ing on discretionary luxury items, includ- songwriters. Paul Anka wrote the English 1 Longfellow - Place Suite 2322 - Boston, MA 02114 ing jewelry, yachts, sports cars, alcoholic lyrics and Don Costa created the arrange- Conveniently located with Free Parking beverages, and candy, has risen to 11.2 per- ment for Frank Sinatra. Don Costa is a cent of total consumer spending-up from native of Boston. Prior to scoring with two 4 percent in 1959. So reported The Wall Street pop instrumental hits in 1951, “The Synco- Journal. pated Clock” and “Blue Tango,” Leroy Ander- 1st Generation Giuseppina, la coscia storta, claims local son was an arranger with Arthur Fiedler’s Italian-American consumers spend lots of money on Baccala! Boston Pops Orchestra. When Fred Astaire And Carlo Scostumato thinks some men was given a screen test during his youth, Vita Orlando Sinopoli spend their money on women. Shame on the movie director was quoted as say- you, Carlo! ing: “Can’t act, slightly bald and can dance Shares with us Since 1988, an international treaty a little.” Paul Newman was the only actor a delightful recollection against dumping plastic at sea has banned to be included on Richard Nixon’s original the practice of driving golf balls from the list of twenty enemies. Newman was on the of her memories as a child decks of ocean cruise ships. But sea- list because of his involvement in liberal growing up in going duffers could get a reprieve now that causes in 1972. Of the five actors who have Boston’s “Little Italy” University of Maine researchers have played James Bond, only one is British devised a golf ball made from lobster shells. by birth. Les Brown’s first hit was called and a collection of They say the ball will sink and degrade “Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio,” with vocalist Betty Italian family recipes within weeks in freshwater or saltwater. Bonney in 1941, when the entire country The astute Roslie Cunio of Waltham was following the New York Yankees. And from the homeland. thinks golf is a sport in which a small white entertainer Eddie Cantor is said to have lost ball is chased by men who are too old to $2 million in the Wall Street Crash of 1929. Great as Gifts chase anything else. He became the highest paid star on radio FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM The aspiring golfer Paul Waters of in 1936. Songs associated with Eddie in- and in local bookstores — ask for Swampscott, says, “One of the quickest ways clude” “If You Knew Suzie,” “Dinah,” and Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN to meet new people is to pick up the wrong “Makin Whoopie.” Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN ball on a golf course. AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, MAY 13, 2011 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 7) their very worthy cause — to beautiful and historic pri- preserve Roosevelt’s Val-Kill vate gardens in Concord and cottage in Hyde Park, New to support the Museum’s York and enhance its visi- Education Programs, which tors’ experience. Val-Kill is annually serve 7,000 stu- the only National Historic dents from all over Massa- site dedicated to an Ameri- chusetts and the nation. can First Lady,” said Chobee The Museum’s Garden ’80s, when we were both part of a fledgling Hoy, President of Chobee Hoy Tour has become a New new OSIA lodge, The Greater Boston Renais- Associates Real Estate, Inc. England tradition for garden sance Lodge. After a lodge meeting one night, For more info contact lovers from near and far. Dean Saluti introduced me to Pam, and told Tommie Watson at 617-365- Each of the seven private her about my writing capabilities. From that 6788, or visit www.honoring gardens reflects the indi- point on, Pam and I discussed the possibility eleanorroosevelt.org. vidual interests and pas- of my developing a column for her newspa- ……. The Red Sox “Pitch sions of the owners and their per. I thought about the possibility for a while, In For Kids Poker Benefit” families and will inspire but didn’t know what to consider for a for- takes place on Wednesday, both new gardeners design- mat. With the musicians’ union magazine, June 1st at Ned Devine’s ing their first perennial bed at least I knew my reading audience, and in the Upper Rotunda of and accomplished landscap- being a musician myself, knew what direc- Faneuil Hall Marketplace ers with acres of garden tion to head with monthly commentaries. I near the Government Cen- rooms. at first thought, “Why would the readers of ter, from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This year, the tour in- the Post-Gazette care about the lives of local We are told that card cludes a Cotswold Cottage- musicians?” Frustrated, I had a conversa- sharks will have a chance to style garden, a serene, river- tion with my father. He mentioned that the play Texas Hold’em poker view garden, the garden of Post-Gazette was the voice for the Italian with a score of Boston Red one of Concord’s late 18th- and Italian American communities in Mas- Sox and sports team celeb- century houses, a hillside sachusetts. He added, “Your grandfather rities during the benefit garden with a terraced se- (Babbononno) used to read to you from the for the Tim Wakefield-Jason ries of garden beds, a profes- Front row: My mother Anne, uncles Nick, paper when you were a kid and it was in Varitek-Jerod Mayo-Capital sional chef’s vegetable and Gino and Paul. Back row: Nanna and Italian … don’t you remember; it was called Grille-supported Pitching in herb garden, and much Babbononno: Jenny Ceruolo-Contini, La Gazetta?” He then added, “If you put for Kids Foundation(PIFK). more. Michael Contini. Circa 1920. together a column, consider your roots and The evening includes a The tour of Concord-area May 15 marks the 20th anniversary of write about growing up Italian American. cocktail reception; silent gardens is self-guided and Nanna and Babbononno!!! Since that begin- Forget about the music end of things, the and live auctions; entertain- self-paced, beginning each ning, I have written 52 stories per year, reading audience for this paper is composed ment and “a wall-to-wall buf- day at 9 a.m. and continu- times 20 years, which equals 1,040 stories of thousands of people who are part of an fet from award-winning res- ing until 4 p.m. No photog- about being Italian and Italian American. Italian American culture.” taurants.” raphy is allowed. Pardon me if I pat myself on the back just a I thought about what Dad had said and then PIFK, co-founded by Carol Garden-goers should ar- little, but as I reflect back, I see how I’ve starting searching my memory banks for Troxell and Sara rive at the Museum to pick developed as a writer, but more importantly, stories I heard or things I experienced grow- Youngelson, enhances the up their maps prior to start- how we’ve advanced in American society ing up in an extended Italian family. When I lives of children across New ing out. Tickets are good for since our people first arrived on American spoke to Dad again, he told me that the England and supports orga- either or both days, but each shores. stories about his and my mother’s genera- nizations such as the Ron garden may only be visited I had written educational materials, out of tion growing up as the first born in America Burton, Sr. Training Village. once. necessity, when I was a member of the combined with the stories of my grandpar- The poker tourney kicks For more information, Apprenticeship and Journeyman Division of ents and their struggles as immigrants, along off the “PIFK Celebrity Golf call 978-369-9763 or visit the Department of Industrial Arts and Voca- with my formative years thrown in, might Classic” set for the Granite www.concordmuseum.org. tional Education of the Boston Public Schools, just be of interest to a reading audience, be- Links Golf Course in Quincy Enjoy! but I had never put the pen to work outside cause readers of the Post-Gazette just may the next day on Thursday, of academia. All of that changed on in the identify with the generations of my family. June 2. (Be sure to visit Hilda 70s, on a Monday afternoon at the Musicians’ At that point, it all began to come together. For complete details, Morrill’s gardening Web site, Union, when it was located on St. Botolph I decided on using the titles we kids used call 617-367-3322 or visit www.bostongardens.com. Street in Boston’s Back Bay. Mondays were to refer to my grandparents, “Nanna and www.pitchinginforkids.org. In addition to events covered historically the meeting days for local union Babbononno,” as the name of the column. ……. The famed Concord and reported by the columnist, musicians. They would gather at the union From there, I decided to write about the tri- spokesman for individual- “The Socially Set” is compiled hall, hang out, schmooze with the band lead- als and tribulations of their generation com- ism and self-reliance, Ralph from various other sources ers and contractors, book in future work and ing to America, somewhere between 1880 Waldo Emerson, once wrote: such as news and press re- socialize with fellow musicians. The then and 1930, their children (my folk’s genera- “When I go into a good gar- leases, PRNewswire services, president, Sam Marcus, came up to me one tion) and their children’s children (my gen- den, I think, if it were mine, etc.) day, and asked if I knew a man named Arthur eration). From that starting point, it all came I should never go out of it.” Medoff. I replied that I knew of him, but didn’t together and this column was born. This year the Concord know him personally. Sam mentioned that Neither Nanna nor Babbononno was Museum is celebrating 22 ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA years of “going into good gar- May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be he had passed away. I gave Sam my condo- around to read the column after it was in- adored, glorified, loved and preserved nd lences, but he explained that the reason he cluded on a weekly basis in the paper. My dens.” The “22 Annual Con- throughout the world now and for- told me of Medoff’s demise was due to his Dad passed away unexpectedly later that first cord Garden Tour” takes ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray column in the Boston Musicians’ Union year of my column, 1991, but Mom would place on two days, Friday and for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, magazine, Interlude. survive until November of 2007, and devour Saturday, June 3 and 4, rain pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving Sam went on to say that Arthur Medoff every word I wrote. She had to, she was my or shine. protector and wonder worker, pray forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday penned a column for the magazine called “A mother, and that’s what mothers do. The Museum’s Guild of and by the 8th day your prayer will be La Breve” (Short and Sweet), a monthly com- Over the years, I’ve received tons of Volunteers has organized answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. mentary on the local musicians and where encouragement from readers and have con- this pre-eminent tour, an My prayers have been answered. they were playing and with whom. I replied tinued to pen what I feel they can identify unequalled opportunity both Favor received.L.M.D. P.G. that I was a reader of his column, but then with. I’ve also received a bit criticism, but to share in the delights of asked what he, Sam, wanted of me. He then that’s to be expected, too. blurted out, “I thought you might like to take My first column told the story of Babbononno — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — over his column.” Explaining to Sam that I coming to America, a set of circumstances had only written educational materials for that was different than most immigrants ex- THE the Boston Schools didn’t deter him. He added, perienced. I then added in how Nanna came “If you can write, you can write.” I consid- here and how she and Babbononno met, Johnny Christy ered this as a challenge and took over the “A married and raised a family in their adopted La Breve” column. land. When I discovered that the column had I had conversations with Dad and Uncle caught on, I just continued to write stories Nick about the direction of my future writ- about Mike and Jenny Contini (Nanna and Orchestra ing, and they assured me that I would de- Babbononno) their brothers and sisters, chil- velop a following if I penned stories about Bos- dren and grandchildren and life in America MUSIC FOR ALL ton in its heyday, the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, when with an Italian slant. As I said, that began OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 there were dozens of nightclubs with live 20 years ago. Back then, I wrote stories long music, as well as restaurants, dinner the- hand and delivered the pages to the newspa- aters, and hotel function rooms. Listening to per. As time passed, I used a computer and what they had to say, I began to put together dropped off the software containing the sto- Fully Insured a social commentary that included who played ries. Now, I email my columns from home. Lic #017936 where, with whom and for what band lead- Things have changed, and it’s now that easy. ers. Soon the column became very popular I’ve met many of you over the years and but future presidents didn’t look on my popu- have received much encouragement. God larity as well as did Sam Marcus. As time willing, I plan to continue writing Nanna and went on, a couple of union leaders were fear- Babbononno as long as you will let me. Heating & Air Conditioning ful of my popularity and put stumbling blocks In closing, I assure you that what I do is a Sales, Service & Installation in my way when it came to the column. This labor of love for the family I came from and proved frustrating, but I continued. the heritage they have graced me with, so Ken Shallow I had met Pam Donnaruma, the publisher/ … I HUMBLY THANK YOU FOR 20 YEARS OF 617.593.6211 [email protected] editor of the Post-Gazette sometime in the late SUPPORT AND MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA. Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 13, 2011

The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani MOTOWN NIGHT ready for kindergarten. Doug the Eliot while little kids by Orazio Buttafuoco AT KNIGHTS lives right across the street on Charter Street take an- Dance to your favorite from the Eliot K-8 School. He other bus out of the North Motown hits and support wanted his daughter to go End. Frustrating is not a LO SAPEVATE CHE … Special Townies on Satur- to school right there in her strong enough word to use in La ‘prima coppia d’America’, il Presidente Obama e sua day, May 14 at the Knights own neighborhood and right this situation, is it? moglie Michelle, sono determinati a contribuire alla lotta of Columbus Hall in Charles- on the same street. How- WALK FOR HUNGER contro l’obesita’, e dal primo giorno del loro ingresso alla town from 7 PM until mid- ever, his daughter didn’t win MAY DAY SUCCESS Casa Bianca, piu’ o meno, hanno piantato vegetali in un night. For tickets call Debbie the most important lottery Approximately 42,000 walk- angolo del vasto parco della Casa Bianca. Ma c’e’ di piu. La at 617-241-8865 or Karen at in Boston, the one that ers pounded the pavement signora Obama ha chiesto l’esperto aiuto di Carlo Petrini, 781-726-0558. chooses where your little from Boston to Newton to il fondatore di “Slow Food” e di “Madre Terra”. Prima di BOB DeLEO MAKES THE 4-year-old will go to school Cambridge and back. This precipitarsi alla Casa Bianca e’ dovuto andare a fare un WALL STREET JOURNAL in September. Doug didn’t was the 43rd annual event to discorso a 280 medici riuniti al “Centro Controllo Malattie”. Massachusetts Speaker of win. It appears if he stays raise monies for local food Il suo discorso fu trasmesso, in diretto collegamento TV, the House Bob DeLeo got in the public system, his pantries, soup kitchens and anche alla Casa Bianca, ed in tutti gli uffici federali. some very positive press little girl will get bussed food banks. If you took part Il “Centro” e’ alle prese con una delle piu’ gravi emergenze from the Wall Street Journal from kindergarten through in the walk, congratulations, mediche nella storia degli Stati Uniti. Il costo delle cure over the runaway health eighth grade. Parents like you are officially part of the per le patologie legate all’obesita’ si prevede arrivi a 344 care costs for employees of Doug will now have to make solution to the problem. miliardi di dollari nei prossimi otto anni. the Commonwealth. Said a choice. Put your kid on a SOUTH END Petrini promuove un radicale cambiamento nello stile di WSJ columnist Kim Strassel, bus for a trip across the OPEN MARKET OPENS vita, che e’ l’unica via verso la salvezza della salute. “The DeLeo bill is a game- city to a public school in The South End Open L’alimentazione ha una relazione stretta con una buona changer. It’s big, concrete someone else’s neighbor- Market kicked off its 8th sea- salute. Come abbiamo tutti imparato da Ippocrate, la proof that public-employee hood. That or pack your son on Sunday, May 1 down migliore medicina e’ il cibo sano. La filosofia di Petrini di benefit reform isn’t a politi- bags and call for a moving on Harrison Avenue. The mangiar sano, ha fatto sorgere club in tutti gli Stati Uniti. cal game. It’s modern, fiscal van to take you away from market once again will host I famosi mercatini di fine settimana ora si trovano ovunque, necessity, the only thing Boston to another commu- a wide variety of vendors anche nel cuore di Manhattan, N.Y. standing between a state nity outside the confines of with something for every- Molte universita’ come la Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and budget ruin. Just ask Boston. body. The market will open l’unversita’ della California a Berkeley, ed altre ventidue Massachusetts Democrats.” Every day when I see all every Sunday through Octo- atenei, hanno aperto ‘orti scolastici’ nei loro campus, curati DOUG BOWEN-FLYNN those yellow buses pulling ber excluding holiday week- dagli studenti. Tutto verte contro la mala nutrizione IS RIGHT ON CHOICE up to Charter and Hanover ends. For more information, imperante in America, specialmente tra i piu’ poveri. Doug Bowen-Flynn is the Streets, I watch as little chil- call to 617-481-2257. Petrini continua la sua campagna per educare le nuove parent of a little girl getting dren from elsewhere ride to generazioni ad indirizzarsi verso una dieta naturale, soprattutto in quella vegetale, con verdure e frutta. Quindi, l’orto agrobiologico di Michelle Obama e’ un messaggio per • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) i bambini, neri e non, da strappare dai veleni che li Mobile paid $36.5 billion man whose unsecured wire- recipients from spending insidiano, a partire dalle mense scolastiche. in income taxes, $34.5 bil- less internet connection cash benefits on booze, ciga- lion in sales taxes and as- was being used by someone rettes and lottery tickets. DID YOU KNOW THAT … sorted other taxes to the unknown to him to download The ban was approved on a The ‘First Couple’ of the United States, President Barack tune of $45 billion. Total tax child pornog-raphy. Says Jeff 155-0 vote. The measure Obama, and First Lady Michelle, are determined to con- price for this company was Palfrey, co-director of the doesn’t only go after recipi- tribute to the fight against obesity, and from the first day, $116.2 billion in taxes paid Berkman Center for Inter- ents but bans store owners almost, of the new administration, they have planted veg- and collected that year. It net 7 Society at Harvard from accepting welfare debit etables in a plot of the vast park of the presidential resi- is said that the whole oil University, “Anyone who cards for the above-men- dence. But there is more. Mrs. Obama has summoned the industry pays more in taxes leaves their networks open tioned items. Store owners competent help of Carlo Petrini (an Italian, of course!), the than the bottom 50 percent is leaving themselves open. who violate the ban get hit founder of “Slow Food” and “Mother Heart”. Petrini had to of the whole income tax This kind of story suggests with heavy fines. postpone the White House invitation because he had first system. President Obama it’s best to lock down your Representative Shaunna to deliver a lecture to 280 physicians assembled at the keeps on ragging about the Wi-Fi. Folks should protect O’Connell, R-Taunton has Center for Disease Control. His speech was broadcast, on oil companies treating them their wireless networks, the said, “It will prevent further live TV, to the White House and to other Federal Offices. all like the second coming way they protect their homes scamming of the system and The Center is facing one of the most severe medical emer- of J.R. Ewing. Said national from intruders. People are abuse of taxpayer dollars. gencies in the history of the United States. The cost of columnist Lawrence Kudlow doing a better job at this. However, needed to be re- treatment of obesity-related pathologies will soon grow to recently, “The liberal-left Even if you believe the solved is how to deal with the $344 billion, in the next eight years. progressives hate oil and Internet should be open and ability of converting debit Petrini urges a radical change in lifestyle, which is the gas companies, period. free, it shouldn’t mean pro- cards into cash? Landlords only way to save our own health. Nutrition is closely con- That’s really what all this is viding it to others at great usually need rent money in nected to good health. As we have all learned from about.” risks to you, right? money. How do we limit the Hippocrates, the best medicine is good food. Petrini’s phi- card’s use or prevent them losophy of good eating has given rise to clubs in all the 50 Child Porn Case Curbing All the Free Money from being cashed in for States. The weekend’s ‘farmers’ markets’ are now found Shows Wifi Dangers House members on Bea- cash money? I hope this isn’t everywhere, even in the heart of Manhattan, N.Y. Many The Feds recently raided con Hill recently voted another meaningless piece universities, Yale, Harvard, Princeton, University of Cali- the home of a Buffalo, NY unanimously to ban welfare of feel-good legislation. fornia at Berkley, as well as other 22 universities, have established ‘school vegetable gardens’ in their own cam- puses, all taken care by the students. All is aimed at the • The Tulip (Continued from Page 6) ‘bad nutrition’, so massive in America, particularly among sult of a mix-up it was an its being and it just took on the planter from where it the very poor. Petrini keeps up his campaign ‘to educate accident that produced a added importance and added came, buried it and prom- the new generations to choose a natural diet, mainly veg- wonderful result. Now, there beauty, every other tulip ised ourselves to plant only etables, greens and fruit’. Therefore, the agro-biological are certainly other tulips seemed to pale in compari- tulip bulbs in the Fall, each patch started by Michelle Obama in the White House com- growing in parks all over son. We picked it and placed will hopefully bloom the fol- pound is a message to the children, black or not, to take Boston at this time, just it in a vase at Sacred Heart lowing Spring, all a reminder them away from the ‘poison’ that entices them, starting down the street, at Colum- Church, just another flower of a special flower that came with the school lunch. bus Park, there is a sea of to any observer but a special into existence quite by ac- tulips waiting to greet visi- one to us. Eventually it faded cident but proved to be the tors, but this tulip was our as all flowers eventually most beautiful in the city, at Boston Harborside Home own, we were responsible for fade, we then returned it to least in our eyes. Joseph A. Langone • Hoops and Hockey (Continued from Page 16) ins did to the Flyers this understood, Bowness was let chance to win the cup back 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 year. go in June. The coach took where his NHL coaching ca- The conference finals had it hard, remaining secluded reer began. If the Canucks 617-536-4110 the Bruins going against the in his North Shore home for can win the Western Confer- www.bostonharborsidehome.com Pittsburgh Penguins, led by several days. Eventually he ence and the Bruins vault Mario Lemieux, the top became the head coach of over Tampa Bay in the East Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite scorer in the regular season the expansion Ottawa Sena- it will bring a matchup that Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca with 44-87-131 totals and tors. He later coached the will have Bowness matching the eventual playoffs MVP. New York Islanders and then wits with the Bruins coach- Courtney A. Fitzgibbons The Pens would sweep the went on to spend several ing staff in the champion- Bruins 4-0 to enter the finals seasons as an assistant ship series. What goes where they would also sweep coach with Phoenix. around may well come the Chicago Blackhawks Now in his third season as around this year on Cause-

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• BID (Continued from Page 1) LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE effort is now underway, so we “We are pleased to join over Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts can continue the vital work 400 property owners and The Trial Court The Trial Court The Trial Court of transforming this impor- their tenants who are com- Suffolk Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court tant and historic downtown mitted to transforming down- 24 New Chardon Street 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street P.O. Box 9667 urban space,” said Rosemarie town,” said Larry Hughes, Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Boston, MA 02114 Docket No. MI11D1720DR Docket No. MI11D1704DR Sansone, president of the CEO, Wealth Management Docket No. SU11P0923EA DIVORCE SUMMONS BY DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Downtown Boston BID. and President BNY Mellon, In the Estate of PUBLICATION AND MAILING PUBLICATION AND MAILING NICOLA FAIELLA In early April, the BID New England. “This is a SYLVIA ZULEMA MIRANDA EDER RESENDE DOS SANTOS launched its Clean and Hos- historic moment for Boston Late of BOSTON, MA 02113 Date of Death June 28, 1969 vs. vs. pitality Ambassador program, and we want to thank Mayor MARCO MIRANDA ANNIE MIBERLIZ DOS SANTOS NOTICE OF PETITION FOR which is managed by Block Menino and his staff for To the Defendant: MARCO MIRANDA To the Defendant: PROBATE OF WILL The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for by Block, a provider of BID being champions of this To all persons interested in the above Divorce requesting that the Court grant a Divorce requesting that the Court grant a services nationwide that effort.” captioned estate, a petition has been divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the hires, manages and super- About the Downtown presented requesting that a document Marriage. The Complaint is on file at the Marriage. The Complaint is on file at the purporting to be the last copy of the will of Court. Court. vises ambassadors. BID Am- Boston Business said decedent be proved and allowed and An Automatic Restraining Order has been An Automatic Restraining Order has been bassadors work to create a Improvement District that NICOLINA GRIECO of Boston, MA be ap- entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from clean, friendly, and welcom- The Downtown Boston BID pointed executrix, named in the will to serve taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively Without Surety. impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either ing environment for every- is a private not-for-profit cor- IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court one who visits and works in poration committed to YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Rule 411. Rule 411. the district. They are on the achieving downtown’s full po- A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT You are hereby summoned and required You are hereby summoned and required AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN to serve upon: Nnena E.J. Odim, Esq., to serve upon: Edward J. Swan, Esq., streets Monday through Fri- tential as a premier eco- O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) WilmerHale Legal Services Center, Nassiri, Swan & Associates, P.C., day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. nomic center and vibrant ON JUNE 9, 2011. 122 Boylston Street, Jamaica Plain, 620 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite F, and Saturday and Sunday mixed-use neighborhood. In addition, you must file a written affidavit MA 02130 your answer, if any, on or before Cambridge, MA 02139 your answer, if any, of objections to the petition, stating specific June 20, 2011. If you fail to do so, the court on or before June 20, 2011. If you fail to do from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The organization is funded by facts and grounds upon which the objection will proceed to the hearing and adjudication so, the court will proceed to the hearing and “On behalf of the City of private property owners, and is based, within (30) days after the return of this action. You are also required to file a adjudication of this action. You are also Boston, I commend the its work is designed to ben- day (or such other time as the court, on copy of your answer, if any, in the office of required to file a copy of your answer, if any, motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) the Register of this Court. in the office of the Register of this Court. efforts of everyone who has efit owners, businesses, visi- in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, been involved in making tors, students, and residents WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. downtown Boston a safer in Downtown Crossing, the First Justice of this Court. Date: May 9, 2011. Date: May 9, 2011. and cleaner place,” said Financial District, Ladder Date: May 10, 2011 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Sandra Giovannucci, Register of Probate Police Commissioner Edward District, and Theater Dis- Run date: 5/13/11 Run date: 5/13/11 Run date: 5/13/11 Davis. trict. This April, the BID To date, ambassadors have introduced its Clean and LEGAL NOTICE picked up nearly 6,300 Hospitality Ambassador pro- MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY pounds of trash, removed 451 gram to Downtown Boston. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS graffiti tags and 623 stickers, BID Ambassadors serve as LEGAL NOTICE Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. LP1203-C1, FY11-13 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL and provided assistance to a friendly presence in the MAINTENANCE TERM CONTRACT, ALL MASSPORT PROPERTIES, BOSTON, BEDFORD AND Commonwealth of Massachusetts WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital 2,394 individuals. district, maintaining public The Trial Court Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, “For nearly three years, spaces and offering assis- Middlesex Probate and Family Court Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2011 immediately people who care about down- tance to visitors. Launcing 208 Cambridge Street after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Cambridge, MA 02141 town have “stepped up” and the first week in May is Docket No. MI11P1802EA NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON MAY 24, 2011. joined our efforts to create the BID’s Stepping Up Down- In the Estate of The work includes THE PROVISION OF LABOR (JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS), TOOLS, Boston’s first BID,” said John town! Summer Series 2011, FREDERIC LEACH a/k/a EQUIPMENT AND INCIDENTAL MATERIALS FOR THE REMOVAL, RELOCATION, REPAIR AND Rattigan, a partner at DLA a weekly program of out- BRADFORD F LEACH a/k/a INSTALLATION OF LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WIRING (600V NOMINAL F BRADFORD F LEACH OR LESS), INCLUDING FIRE ALARM WORK, AT THE AUTHORITY’S PROPERTIES WHICH Piper and Chair of the BID’s door markets, live perfor- Late of WAKEFIELD, MA 01880 Board of Directors. “It is only mances, and cultural and INCLUDE LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MA, L.G. HANSCOM FIELD CIVIL Date of Death May 20, 2010 AIR TERMINAL, BEDFORD, MA, WORCESTER AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MA AND MARITIME natural to invite everyone to entertainment events that NOTICE OF PETITION FACILITIES, SOUTH BOSTON, MA ON AN AS NEEDED AND ON CALL BASIS FOR A PERIOD join us in “Stepping Up Down- run all summer long. Email FOR PROBATE OF WILL OF TWO YEARS. town” to ensure the success [email protected] for a com- To all persons interested in the above Bid documents will be made available beginning TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011. of this mission.” plete calendar of events. captioned estate, a petition has been pre- In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their bid sented requesting that a document purport- a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an Update ing to be the last will of said decedent Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of ELECTRICAL. The estimated be proved and allowed and that PHILLIP S LEGAL NOTICE contract cost is THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000). MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY McCOY of Wakefield, MA be appointed executor/trix, named in the will to serve Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Without Surety. Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. M406-C1, FISH PIER FENDER, LADDER AND BOLLARD IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, printed copy of the Proposal form. REPAIRS, SOUTH BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2011 AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Commonwealth of Massachusetts. immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON MAY 26, 2011. A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE MASSPORT OFFICES (EAST-2, percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit RD In addition, you must file a written affidavit 3 FLOOR) AT THE BOSTON FISH PIER, 212 NORTHERN AVENUE, AT 10:00AM LOCAL of objections to the petition, stating specific equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, TIME ON TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011. facts and grounds upon which the objection or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the The work includes MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS TO VESSEL BERTHS ON BOSTON FISH PIER is based, within (30) days after the return day Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SUPPLY, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW (or such other time as the court, on bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do LADDERS, BOLLARDS AND TIMBER WALES, REPAIR OF EXISTING BOLLARDS, TIMBER motion with notice to the petitioner, may business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful WALES, TIMBER CAP LOGS AND RUBBER FENDERS. WORK WILL INCLUDE SUPPLY AND allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. INSTALLATION OF ALL NECESSARY HARDWARE AND ANCILLARY COMPONENTS AND WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials WILL INCLUDE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF EXISTING LADDERS, BOLLARDS, WALES AND First Justice of this Court. payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety CAPLOGS AS REQUIRED. Date: April 28, 2011 company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages Bid documents will be made available beginning MONDAY, MAY 23, 2011. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Run date: 5/13/11 Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum The estimated contract cost is $330,000. wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. printed copy of the Proposal form. The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) LEGAL NOTICE and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of FIVE MILLION DOLLARS percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit ($5,000,000). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Plymouth Probate and Family Court Special Provisions for complete details. Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The 52 Obery Street, Suite 1130 No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract. bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do Plymouth, MA 02360 This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful Docket No. PL11P0673EA performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements In the Estate of and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials PHYLLIS LEE RYAN Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety Late of KINGSTON, MA 02364 (Executive Order 11246). company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages Date of Death March 2, 2011 The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum NOTICE OF PETITION FOR the subcontract exceeds $10,000. wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, PROBATE OF WILL which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner To all persons interested in the above Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. captioned estate, a petition has been Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality presented requesting that a document pur- in or reject any or all proposals. The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and porting to be the last will of said decedent MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy shall be on be proved and allowed and that JOANNE P THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance CLEMONS named in the will as JOANNE CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 5/13/11 sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. LEIGHTON CLEMONS of Hanson, MA be This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that appointed executor/trix, named in the will to not less than 5% of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise contractors. serve Without Surety. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE ATTENTION ATTORNEYS responsive and eligible. A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority AT PLYMOUTH ON OR BEFORE TEN contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal JUNE 3, 2011. of general circulation. We are qualified to accept legal notices Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific from any court in each town that we serve. The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award facts and grounds upon which the objection of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where is based, within (30) days after the return the subcontract exceeds $10,000. day (or such other time as the court, on LEGAL NOTICES Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs motion with notice to the petitioner, may Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. For information on placing a Legal Notice in or reject any or all proposals. WITNESS, HON. CATHERINE P SABAITIS, First Justice of this Court. in the POST-GAZETTE, please call (617) 227-8929; MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Date: May 5, 2011 THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. or mail notice to: POST-GAZETTE, Robert McCarthy, Register of Probate CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 5/13/11 Run date: 5/13/11 P.O. BOX 135, BOSTON, MA 02113 Attn: Legal Notices Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 13, 2011

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame New England Chapter Scores another Kayo!” Battle of the Badges 3 at the Castle • A True Proud American: TONY O’BRIEN “We Salute You!”

(Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) It’s been a long time since to see action in all 80 games the Bruins have been in the but several others, including Members and friends enjoying the evening at the National Italian American Eastern Conference Finals Rosie Ruzicka, Steve Leach, Sports Hall of Fame New England Chapter’s “Member Bring a Friend.” L to R: Mark — 1992 to be exact — and so Glen Wesley and Don Forziati, Donato Frattaroli, Luciano Graffeo, Linda Costanzo, Robert “Ted” Tomasone, as the series with Tampa Sweeney played in 75 or Pamela Donnaruma, Yolanda Cellucci, Marie Simboli, Victor Corda and Dan Cellucci. Bay is played we thought it more. might be interesting to take Local favorite Bobby Car- (Photo by Dom Campochiaro, D&S Video, www.dsvideophoto.com) a look back at those B’s of penter played in 60 contests camino, Officials; Bob nearly two decades ago. while Bob Sweeney skated Benoit, Joe Downes, Cleo It was our first year cover- in 63 and current B’s broad- Surprenant, Paul Barry, Leo ing the Bruins and it was caster Andy Brickley was Gerstel, Gary Bevis, Tony also the first — and what on the ice for 23 games. O’Brien, Greg Luchesin, turn out to be the only year Goalie Andy Moog saw most Steve Clark, Tom Clark, — for newly named head of the action in net (62 Mike Briggs, Gloria Brown, coach Rick Bowness. Only in games) while Reggie Lem- Fight personal; Mickey his late 30’s at the time, the elin, Daniel Berthiaume Roache, Mike Culbert, Mike Nova Scotia native had and Matt DelGuidice also Larkin, Mike O’Donnell, played seven seasons in the played at various points dur- stars and fans of boxing: National Hockey League ing the season. World Champion Vinny Paz, (from 1975-1982) as a right Bourque led the team in Edwin Rodriquez, Iron Mike wing with Atlanta, Detroit, points with 81 via 21 goals Pusateri, Hurricane Peter St. Louis and Winnipeg. In and 60 assists while Ruzicka McNeeley, Promoter Doug that journeyman status he was tops in goals with 39 and Pendarvis, Paul Poirier, played in 173 games and right behind in points with A tough quartet at Battle of the Badges 3. L to R: Mickey Richard Thomas. We’re en- amassed 55 points via 18 77. A native of the Czech Roache, Hurricane Peter McNeeley, Paul Poirier and tertained by badge wearing goals and 37 assists. Republic, Ruzicka’s lack of Franco DiOrio. fighters, This well-per- After his playing days were familiarity with English cre- formed fight card, enter- concluded, he wasted no ated a situation for broad- National Italian American laughed to the comedy of tained fight fans. All are win- time staying in the game as casters who soon learned Sports Hall of Fame New comedian David Russo. I ners on this fight card: a coach, first with Winnipeg that they simply could not England Chapter scored an- had a great time and shared Chester Miller Boston vs. as an assistant for three put him on the air for an in- other knockout at its annual a glass or two of vino with Ruben Lopez NYAC. Roberto seasons, then as a head terview, even if he scored “Member Bring a Friend” held friends. Davis Boston vs. Mike Izzo mentor with the AHL multiple goals in a game. at The Winery. I had a great Battle of the Badges 3. FDNY. Josh Kidney Boston, Moncton Hawks for a year Gradually, a solution was time with this great lineup Fighters battled to benefit vs. Alex Sulec NYAC. Sean and half before serving in arrived at. Ruzicka would be of patrons, friends and stars. the Edwin Rodriguez Founda- Gray Boston vs. Ricky Winnipeg as an interim shown in action footage and The guests, food and enter- tion. Fight Family; Promo- Valasquez FDNY. Marty head coach for 28 games. then players would be inter- tainment were all great. We tions; Dennis Marrese, Farrell Boston vs. Charles But it was his service viewed and asked what they socialized, wined, dined and Brian Dee, Larry Bel- Berkman NYAC. Ashleigh with the Maine Mariners, thought of his performance. Moore Boston vs. Amber Boston’s AHL affiliate at the Print journalists coped with Byrant NEBC. Eric Cabral time, that brought him to the situation by taking their Boston vs. Dennis Gagnon the attention of New En- time with Ruzicka — some- FDNY. Mike Douglas Boston glanders. Following two sea- time 15-20 minutes — vs. Frank Meehan NYAC. Ed sons in Portland, Bowness which usually resulted in Nelson Boston vs. Tim was named the head coach being able to piece together McGuinness FDNY. Bryan of the parent club on Cause- enough quotes to fill out a Resnick Boston vs. Kevin way Street. His assistants story. Barry FDNY. Jason Earls were Mike O’Connell and The 2011 Bruins’ Stanley Boston vs. Lawrence Still Gordie Clark. Cup run has mirrored that GREAT ACTION NYAC. Tom Bird Boston vs. It was the start on one of 1992 through the first Jerry Ryan FDNY. Mike unique season at the origi- two rounds. Just like this RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE. Thomas vs. Todd Velton nal Garden. For starters, it spring, there was a tight FDNY, Eli Granjales Boston would be a season of insta- seven-game opening series vs. Jamaal Spence NYPD. bility in the personnel de- in which the Bruins pre- Special bout between Keith partment as some 55 play- vailed. For the current team, OPENING DAY “The Crippler” Burke vs. ers would see action over the that would be the Montreal AT SUFFOLK DOWNS Sean “The Quiet Man” course of the 80-game regu- series. McCarthy. In the main lar season. But back in time, it was Saturday, May 21st event Billy Taft Boston vs. That lone season so long the series with Buffalo. And Live Racing Begins Jarrod Lussier NEBC. All ago was a milestone one for it was edge-of-your-seat Preakness Stakes Day demonstrated courage and the NHL, which was observ- time on Causeway Street as ability. Heroes all. Fighting ing its 75th anniversary. It the B’s, after building a 3-1 Suffolk Downs post time 1:15 PM X Preakness post time 6:05 PM for “you!” in society. Heroes was the first season for the lead in games, saw the Sa- FREE PARKING AND ADMISSION of 9/11, and the everyday San Jose Sharks and the last bres come back to tie the courageous heroes of Bos- for longtime NHL President series at 3-3 before defeat- ™DeZc^c\9Vnd[i]Z'%&&a^kZgVX^c\hZVhdc ton, that protect society. John Ziegler. Here in the ing them in the decisive sev- ™LViX]VcYlV\Zgdci]ZhZXdcY_ZlZad[i]ZIg^eaZ8gdlc Tony O’Brien, U.S. Navy, Hub, the B’s would compile enth contest. Then it was on (retired), “We salute you a 36-32-12 regular season to the second round where ™;dgY^c^c\gZhZgkVi^dch!XVaa+&,"*+-"('(% and your brothers. All proud mark, good enough for sec- the B’s took on those Adams American heroes. You rep- ond place (behind Montreal) Division winners — the resent boxing and the in the Adams Division and Canadiens — and promptly United States with dignity sixth place in the Wales Con- swept them away 4-0 — and honor. Thank you all for ference. much like the current Bru- all you have done for “U.S.” Bruins legend Ray God bless you all. Bourque was the only player (Continued on Page 14)