VOL. 112 - NO. 46 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 $.30 A COPY THE TOLL TOLLS FOR ALL OF US, Especially Chelsea and Everett by Sal Giarratani Recently, Governor Deval representative in East Bos- Patrick proposed merging ton, who recently showed up parts of the Massachusetts on the Michele McPhee Turnpike Authority into show on 96.9 FM and in either the Mass Highway Michael Graham’s Boston Department or the Massport Herald column, it’s time for Authority. ordinary folk to rise up to Even more recently Mass this injustice. He’s started Pike voted to double tolls at (StopThePikehike.org) to the Callahan, Sumner and organize an effort against Ted Williams Tunnel. In- the tollbooth shafting. stead of $3.50, you’ll soon be Says Kelleher, “I won’t be paying $7.00 just to get from able to sleep at night if I don’t Eastie to either the North He’s right. Folks will do do everything I can to try. I just Pamela End or Southie. A small price anything to escape these can’t take any more.” to pay for a short ride under intolerable tolls. They’ll keep Sounds like that old 80’s Donnaruma, the inner harbor, eh? sliding south. First, to the movie, “Network”. Remem- Publisher/ Right now, the Mystic Tobin Bridge and eventually ber that line? “I’m mad as hell Tobin Bridge will remain a all the way over to Route 99. and I’m not going to take it Editor, mere bargain, but you know The Sullivan Square rotary anymore.” and the staff that after Massport starts op- will become a nightmare. Finally, Boston’s Mayor erating the tunnels from the Charlestown will be right Thomas M. Menino has told of the Mass Pike, the bridge will in the middle of the mess the State that those dis- also go up at the toll booths, too. counts for Eastie folks bet- Post-Gazette too. Good news is that some ter stay in place. One state rep from the people are starting to fight For whom the toll tolls, it North Shore told me last back. One frustrated driver tolls for all of us and there week when the tunnel tolls from Everett told me, “This seems little light at the end go up, both “Everett and is what we got for voting NO of the tunnel. Chelsea will become parking on Question 1 and cheaper Good luck to Michael lots. Route 99 and the Revere gas pump prices.” Kelleher’s efforts! News Briefs Beach Parkway won’t be mov- According to Michael The Commonwealth ing at rush hour.” Kelleher, a wine company should keep on fighting! by Sal Giarratani

Early Christmas Music Mayor’s Column Should be Hate Crime by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston Some guy in Southie last week got quite annoying. He showed up outside his ex- I recently joined officials from the but we must acknowledge the problem girlfriend’s place blasting Christmas music at Boston Public Schools, area colleges and so that we can work to find a collabora- 4 AM. I think that constitutes a real “Hate universities, businesses, college access tive solution. We will not be satisfied Crime”. The neighborhood must have hated him non-profits, and the funding community just by graduating high school students. for Christmas music not only too early in the at Northeastern University to unveil an We are committed to making sure our morning but too early in the season. ambitious commitment to double the students receive a quality post second- I may never go back to what had been one of college graduation rate among BPS ary education. Using this baseline re- my favorite oldies type FM station. How dare they graduates for the BPS class of 2011, and port, we will focus on three key areas run Christmas music 24/7 for almost two immediately seek a 50% increase in related to college success: “Getting months. the college graduation rate for the BPS Ready, Getting In, and Getting Through.” How funny? The liberals don’t want the word class of 2009. While I am proud that Since the class of 2000 (the class “Christmas” mentioned because it is politically Boston sends more graduates to col- studied in the report) graduated from too incorrect for our diverse nation but they’re lege than just about any city or suburb BPS, we have already implemented a silent on radio stations doing it endlessly. What in the country, we must do more to number of key measures to improve gives? ensure success once students are in our students’ likelihood for success in Speaking of the Christmas Season. I once lived college. college. For example, we recognized that next door to a family that turned the Christmas A new, first-in-the-nation report pre- students perform better in smaller lights on the day after Halloween and the lights pared by the Center for Labor Market schools that provide more personalized stayed on until Ground Hog Day in February. Studies at Northeastern University and attention. Today, nearly half of our high When Christmas comes and goes, it’s time to funded by the Boston Foundation, in school students are enrolled in small take out the tree and box up the lights and cooperation with the Boston Public schools, up from just 6% in 1995. ornaments, isn’t it? Schools and the Private Industry Coun- Furthermore, the City of Boston has I’m not a Scrooge but Christmas is becom- cil, highlights the current challenges. invested more than $218 million to ing meaningless when drugstores have both The report indicates that 35.5% of ensure that all high schools maintain full Halloween and Christmas candies side by side. graduates from the Boston Public accreditation, a mark of rigorous Christmas shouldn’t start before either the Schools Class of 2000 who enrolled in academic programming. Finally, MCAS Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade or the Quincy college earned a two-year or four-year is now a graduation requirement, and Christmas Parade a few days later. post secondary degree or certificate by since 2000, passing rates for both English June of 2007. Many people in my busi- (Continued on Page 14) ness would shy away from this data, (Continued on Page 14)

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As was men- daughters to be placed in Vestals enjoyed great inde- will read his Thanksgiving tioned in a previous issue, charge of this precious pendence and luxury. They Proclamation and Rev. Prof. Peter Gomes of Harvard the worship of Vesta goes hearth, under the protection were exempt from the com- University’s Memorial Church will preach. back to the time when it was of Vesta, the goddess of fire. mon law, and not even sub- Free and open to the public. The Old South Church is difficult, but necessary to ob- The number of Vestals cor- ject to the censor’s author- located at 310 Washington Street, Boston, (corner of tain fire. The sacred fire, responds to the idea that they ity. They enjoyed a most con- Washington and Milk Streets). For more information, please the source of all Roman life were originally the daughters spicuous freedom, having visit www.oldsouth.org or contact Amy Perry at and power, was kept alive in of one family, and that they the right to hold property and [email protected] or 617-425-5152. an edifice known as the were the king’s daughters is make a will. These rights Temple of Vesta, and it was traceable to their position of alone exceeded those of the constantly tended by a group honor in the Roman State. average female of the times. Quincy Honors Those Who Served of virgin priestesses that They have been compared The Vestals also enjoyed by Sal Giarratani were known as the Vestals. with the nuns of the Roman great political importance, When I was a kid growing in that war was large as At Rome their number Catholic Church, and the often interposing to save a up in Boston, my parents usual. started at four, but was in- Atrium Vestae has been life, to restore harmony at always took the family into This Quincy tradition hon- creased to six about the time called their convent. There critical moments, or even to Tremont Street to watch the oring all who served in de- of the early Republic. During was a close resemblance in carry out the provisions of annual Veteran’s Day Pa- fense of our country has primitive times the posses- their vow of chastity and the important wills. Death was rade. Sadly, that large pa- grown in size over the years. sion of fire was the greatest cutting of their hair. the penalty for injuring rade is no longer held. It is now one of the largest gain that man had yet made, They were dressed en- them, and anyone whom For almost a quarter cen- parades in Massachusetts. and to lose it was the great- tirely in white, with a coro- they escorted was also pro- tury, I have taken part in This year I couldn’t march est misfortune for the com- net-shaped headband (in- tected from assault. Meeting Quincy’s Annual Veteran’s in it, but made it in time for munity. The chief, or the so- fula), ornamented with rib- them by chance in the Day Parade. One of the larg- the observations. called king, fulfilled a most bons (vittae) suspended from street also saved any crimi- est parades on the South As a Vietnam era veteran, important duty towards his it, and also a white veil or nal who was being led away Shore. The holiday observa- I remember the heavy costs people by keeping a fire al- hood (suffibulum) made from to punishment. tion at the birthplace of of war in the sweat and blood ways burning from which a piece of white woolen cloth NEXT WEEK: John Hancock next to the of our troops in harm’s way. they could at any moment with purple border. More about the Vestals monument dedicated to WWI Kudos to Quincy, keep it soldiers who fought and died up. An Event Filled Season TWO-TIMING THIEF by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Returns for More Loot In Autumn the pace of life priestly life in the Archdio- brated by the Friars. The by Sal Giarratani seems to quicken, the lazy cese of Boston have chosen 12:05 Mass celebrated at Last week, a thief broke into Sacred Heart Church in East days of summer surrender Saint Leonard Church for Saint Leonard Church Boston. According to news reports, the culprit made off with to Autumn’s busy schedules, their monthly day of recollec- marks the second year $50,000 worth of silver and gold from religious articles taken. aided by our brisk New En- tion, a day to help young Bishop Hennessey has been Father Wayne Belschner discovered the mess when he gland weather, we return to men and women discern with us on the Feast of the arrived at 6:00 am last Wednesday. The thief apparently shat- school, begin projects, work their vocation in life. The Patron Saint of our Parish. tered a window to the lower hall using a brick found by the on our homes in preparation first day of recollection, held Students and the faculty of police. st for winter and wade into on October 31 , was well at- Saint John School will be in At that time Father Wayne offered his forgiveness to piles of books acquired in tended with a large partici- attendance. the looter and pleaded for the return of the stolen items. summer that now beckon to pation of 300 young people On Sunday, December 14, The following morning at 6:00 am, just like the day be- be explored. The pace of Par- and, his Eminence Cardinal the Saint Leonard Choir will fore, he found things amiss. The door had been pried open ish life is no exception as Sean O’Malley as the main once again perform at the and a window smashed. An electronic keyboard gone and evidenced by the events, celebrant of the Eucharist. Annual Christmas Concert the bingo hall ransacked. The church was entered and the some completed some yet to The next day of recollection held at Sacred Heart cash boxes were empty. take place during the pre- will take place on December Church. The concert will Last Friday, the pastor ordered an alarm system, but Christmas season at Saint 12, with further days sched- begin at 5:00 pm. The choir declined further comment. One day praying for the thief’s Leonard Parish. uled for next year. will perform traditional soul but now hopefully praying for his capture. On Wednesday, October The Christmas Fair will Christmas music both in En- I guess up to now, Sacred Heart was lucky with its free th 24 , the Annual Parish take place this coming glish and Italian. Following ecclesiastical alarm system. You know, the one whose motto st Dance took place at Tecce’s weekend November 21 and the concert the Parish is, “Pray to God nobody breaks in.” Restaurant. The annual 22nd at Saint Leonard Hall. Christmas party will take event is the highlight of the This is an opportunity to place at Saint John School Parish year, a time to reac- help your Parish by purchas- Hall. Tickets for the concert quaint with parishioners ing household items, new are available at the Parish past and present, enjoy a clothing and jewelry sold at office for an offering of a do- sumptuous dinner and take the Fair. A food court is also nation of $10.00. With so a turn around the dance available. It is a fun time for many events planned, pa- floor, a happy time for all in all. rishioners of Saint Leonard’s attendance. November 26, Feast of Parish will have many The Office of the New Saint Leonard of Port opportunities to join with Evangelization of Youth Maurice, Bishop Robert their neighbors to help sup- combined with the office to Hennessey will preside at port and build their Parish promote vocations to the a Solemn Mass concele- community. 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Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor SAL LOMBARDO 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 an East Boston Icon Will be Remembered by Marie Matarese e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com East Boston has lost a good from Boys Town, ITAMS, the friend and supporter. Sal East Boston Chamber of Com- Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly Lombardo passed away on merce, Kiwanis and the Mass. Published weekly by November 15, at the age of Food Association Hall of Fame Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, 86, quietly at his home in and the NE. Food Foundation. Boston, MA 02113 Quincy. He also supported Italia USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA His passing is a huge loss, Unita’s Italian Festival, and re- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the not only for his beloved fam- ceived an award from the orga- POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 ily but also for the people of nization. He loved attending James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma East Boston who knew him the yearly festival which gave 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 and remember him with him so much pride in his Vol. 112 - No. 46 Friday, November 21, 2008 fondness. He always greeted Italian roots, celebrated in a people with a smile and a community that he loved so handshake. Mr. Lombardo much. Sal also hosted the who held a special place in his heart for the annual Vincent’s Nightclub Party in Randolph Marion (DeSantis) Nappi people of East Boston gave generously to many which over the past 22 years has been able to organizations and charities. raise funds for East Boston and South Shore A Woman of Substance He began his first business venture on Merid- organizations. by Fr. Bede Ferrara, O.F.M. ian Street in East Boston which later launched He was married to Mabel L. (DiTullio) Marion (DeSantis) Nappi of into an empire. Mr. Lombardo helped build up Lombardo for 62 years. The Loving father of Paula Winthrop, formerly of East Bos- the East Boston business district in the early A. Lombardo-Colia and her husband Robert of ton, passed on November 1, three 1950’s. He provided the neighborhood with Braintree, Vincent J. Lombardo and his wife months after her beloved hus- band, John Nappi, Sr., died. They the area’s first function facility: Lombardo’s Marie of Milton, Dennis R. Lombardo and his were married 62 years … Loving Function Hall, as well as the Liberty Market wife Cindy of Wayland and Nina L. Barros and mother of Marie Nappi and Linda and Liberty Plaza, a shopping center in Central her husband David of Westwood. Brother of Nappi and her husband Kenneth Square. the late Paul J. Lombardo. Dear grandfather of Stadtman, all of Winthrop and He never forgot his roots. Always keeping the Alessandra Colia and Nicholas Colia of John Nappi, Jr. and his wife Janet people of East Boston close to his heart. For Braintree, Francesca Lombardo and Salvatore of Burlington. Dear sister of Diane DeSantis, the late Eleanor over 25 years Mr. Lombardo and his family pro- Lombardo of Milton, Jessica Lombardo of Terenzi and William “Di” vided residents of East Boston with a lavish Aspen, CO, David Lombardo and Matthew DeSantis, grandmother of John Thanksgiving dinner held at the former Lombardo of Wayland, Manny Barros and and Chris. Lombardo Function Hall on Porter Street, and Johanna Barros of Westwood. Also survived by John Nappi, Sr. and I were later moved the Thanksgiving Day dinner to several nieces and nephews. classmates and through him I met Marion, a woman of sub- Randolph, hosting the homeless people and eld- Visiting hours were in East Boston and stance, strong in her views of life, faith and family values. She loved to read the “Post-Gazette” and our Italian heri- erly. Did you know, Mr. Lombardo never missed Randolph. A funeral Mass was at St. John the tage. She married John in the early Forties and moved to an Eastie-Southie Thanksgiving game, always Baptist Church in Quincy. Burial in Blue Hill Winthrop where they lived for almost 63 years, my brother rooting for Eastie. He also provided scholarships Cemetery in Braintree. Dennis and Cindy will Michael worked with Marion and when he died at 24 years and trophies for East Boston High School stu- be sitting Shiva at their home at 54 Highland old, she was there in 1946 to comfort my family. The es- dents, and attended graduation exercises every Circle, Wayland, Massachusetts on Saturday, sence of her life’s attitude was shown, reach out to help year. November 22nd from 7:00 - 9:00 pm with a other people. She was filled with trust in God and she gave her all to support people. She would tell how great my brother Mr. Lombardo, a WWII Veteran U.S. Army, Service at 7:30 pm and on Sunday afternoon Mike was in working with her. She always made time to was actively involved in the East Boston Cham- followed by a Service at 7:00 pm. Contribu- listen even though she was a professional seamstress who ber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club along with tions may be made in Sal’s memory to the East worked with great designers from Jones New York and Liz numerous other organizations, that he gave his Boston Kiwanis K-Trust, 67 Prospect St., Claiborne. She was a union delegate for the International time to. He received Man of the Year Awards Peabody, MA 01960. Garment union. In her role she traveled to Washington and Florida and met with influential people. She always remained the same Marion a devoted wife, mother, grand- mother and friend. Her husband John was the love of her life. Her children were the apple of her eye. She taught them independents, right from wrong, how to cook, work ethic and how to enjoy FRANK A. ARRICALE a feast with friends and relatives. Her aim was to please and cook. I remember the many wonderful meals I enjoyed May He Rest in Peace at her home and how her children all helped out in the celebration. Life was great for her and John and they con- Frank A. Arricale of Frank was an inspiration to tinued to expand in greater values when the grandsons were born, John and Christopher. They not only became number Watertown peacefully passed many and he valued the friends one, but their lives were wrapped in Marion and John’s away on November 17, 2008. that he made. He respected arms. On our trips to Friar Tuck, John and Chris were al- Frank was 68 years of age. people, he brought joy to his ways with Noni. She taught them values, how to cook, play Born in Boston, but grew up family and friends, and he lived cards and treasure the family traditions. She was truly a in Watertown and attended his life to the fullest. woman of substance for she knew what was essential in Watertown schools and was a He leaves his former wife, life. The family strength came from her. She was extremely generous and thoughtful and relished her life with her family graduate of Boston College. He Linda (Mele) Arricale of and friends. Life was a challenge for her and she passed on was Director of Public Waltham; sons, Frank Jr. of this wonderful gift to her children and grandchildren. I will Information for the Boston Gas Waltham, Anthony of always remember Marion as the backbone of her family and Company from 1970-1997. Worcester, and daughter her husband John as the funbone who took life as it came Frank was a member of Andrea of South Boston. He with a smile and humor. They were two grand people that numerous professional was the beloved brother of shall live on in my life and in my prayers. I shall miss them, but they are with God. Jesus promised us: “I give them associations and affiliations Louise Santosuosso of eternal life, and they shall never perish.” (Jn 10:28) such as Watertown Sons of Watertown, Clement Arricale Italy – President 1977-1979; and his wife Mary of Billerica. Kiwanis Club of Boston – He is survived by niece Sandra President 1988-1990, Greater Boston Chamber Dow of Watertown, nephew Stephen Santosuosso of Commerce, and Watertown Chamber of of Waltham, and nephew Michael Arricale of Commerce; Board of Directors for Italian Home Billerica. for Children, Paul Revere House, and National Funeral from the DeVito Funeral Home, 761 Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, New Mount Auburn Street, Watertown on Friday No- England Chapter and Board Member of the vember 21st at 9 am with the Funeral Mass fol- Pirandello Lyceum. lowing at 10 am in Sacred Heart Church, He was also the recipient of many awards and Watertown. Internment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. honors such as the Pirandello Lyceum – Best in Visitation hours in the DeVito Funeral Home on Mind and Deeds Award – 1995; inducted into Thursday, November 20th from 4:00-9:00 pm. the Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame Frank will be fondly remembered and cherished and honored by Italian Americans in by his family and friends. Communications and the Sons of Italy for Expressions of sympathy in Frank’s memory contributions to the community and dedication may be made to the American Cancer Society, towards bettering the image of Italian Americans 30 Speen Street, Framingham, Masschusetts Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, and for professionalism in public relations. 01701. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD A VOLATILE TRADING WEEK ENDS IN A SOUR NOTE by Sal Giarratani The major indexes all fell is doing well on its gasoline as in other downturns. The for the second straight week, purchases, as consumers decline in salaries also hurt I Felt Like Sgt. Joe Friday Cruising the Streets of Boston dragged down by bad news stocked up on merchandise those CEO’s so they had a My name’s Sgt. Sal off Bennington Street including sagging retail and they filled up on fuel very lean year. They can’t Giarratani, I carry a badge. headed to my cousin’s place rates and GM’s struggle to staying ahead of the price blame anyone but them- They don’t let me carry a in Win-throp (still Suffolk fend off bankruptcy. Though drop in recent weeks, as it selves as the stocks suffer, gun. No, this isn’t the LAPD County). I haven’t been there there was a 550 pt rally on had double digit increases in unlike 2002 when 9-11 was but rather the Department in years. Besides my cous- Wall Street on Thursday, it gas sales last month. Sale of to blame. of Mental Health. I drive a ins, I know Joe Ferrino and didn’t carry over to Friday’s jewelry and TV’s have fell The good news lately has cop looking 1997 Grand Mar- Mike O’Donnell from trading. Analysts believe the this month, but other sales been the price of gas which quis. Whenever, I enter a Winthrop. market is still searching for of irresistible deals will force is selling under $2.00/gal- rotary, everyone gives me Well, driving on Route 145 a bottom and the volatility the consumers to open their lon at most gasoline sta- the right of way. With such I started driving around 145 will continue for some time. wallets more. tions. This is down 40% from power comes responsibility. until as usual I got myself Retail stocks declined after Spam, the glistening its July high and going lower. I always wait for them to act lost. I stopped and asked for a Commerce Department canned products from Hor- This gives the consumers first. I don’t flaunt my power. directions which only got me report indicated that retail mel is putting meat on the additional monies to spend The other day while riding further lost. sales declined by 2.8% in table for many consumers. on other things. on Washington Street up at Then, I decided to turn on October. Nordstrom was not Two shifts of workers have The automakers have to the West Roxbury-Dedham my internal GPS system. immune as its third quarter been working day and night wait for Congress to act be- line, I came upon the King Winthrop is small. How lost income fell to .33¢/share to keep up with the demand fore they can get money for Gas Station. I was shocked could I be? I started heading from .68¢/share last year. for this special ham and pork financing. GM is out of cash at the price. I made a quick inland off 145 and acciden- The Seattle based chain also product dismissed as ined- and wants $25 billion in U-Turn like Starsky & tally bumped into the street lowered its 2008 profit out- ible by food critics and come- loans to help the company Hutch in their ’72 Gran I needed. look. BJ’s thrives in tough dians as something posing survive. The money should Torino and jetted into the I found my cousins the times as the wholesale club as meat. A 12 ounce can come from the $700 billion station. My eyes weren’t de- same way Columbus found is taking the place of super- costs $2.40. Spam does well bailout funds, but that ceiving me. The price was America, totally by accident. markets for many. Consum- when hard times hit as it money was supposed to be for $1.97 per gallon. Back in While driving back into ers are spending more, but does not have to be refriger- financial institutions to help July, I remember paying Boston, I eventually landed still saving monies of about ated and lasts a long time on bail out the mortgage crisis $4.07. This price is better. on East Broadway in Southie $40/week. They get lower the shelf and they are work- in the US. If they lend GM Of course the price caused and my radio was playing prices and it’s more conve- ing two shifts to keep them this money it will establish a major traffic jam, but Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless nient. Some of its in bulk, but in stock. a presidence and other com- since I’m no traffic cop, I the USA” which I thought less bulk than Cosco or some American CEO’s lost bil- panies will look to be bailed never saw anything. was appropriate for South club warehouses. The 177 lions of dollars in stock op- out also. This could create a One day while driving over Boston. Eventually, I made store chain saw its sales soar tions. A survey of the paper problem and GM and the to Eastie, on Bennington my way back to Roslindale 11.6% in October. BJ’s has no losses suffered by CEO’s of UAW should be left out of this Street, no one wanted to via Clam Point Dorchester, debt, and is capitalizing on American companies show financing until another idea pass me and everyone one of the many neighbor- the woes of other chains, and they lost $52.3 billion thru is created. ahead kept pulling over to hoods, I’ve called home. I’m opening new stores, includ- October. $15.9 billion was Unemployment is the top the right. They must be tired from all my driving. I ing takeovers with increased lost by Warren Buffet, the concern in the markets this watching too much cop parked my car out front, took emphasis on consumers. richest man in America, but week with Citigroup laying shows on TV. a rest on the couch sharing The company shortened he still has $45.8 billion in off 50,000 workers leading A bad side effect? Everyone with my cat “Thomas its hours to 9:00 am-9:00 pm Berkshire Hathaway stock. the way. NABE economists thinks I know everything Aquinas” and wondered what from 8AM-10PM and put the On average, the richest 10% predicted that the economy about directions, I don’t. I adventures await me and my savings into getting more of company funders lost $2.2 will shrink in the final quar- need a GPS like everyone cop-looking car tomorrow. profitable and better quality billion each. Options allow ter of the year and the 1st else. For now, I’m taking a Code meats and produce and CEO’s to buy shares at a quarter of 2009 as Last Sunday, no make that M, which is code lingo for the baked goods. It also added fixed price and multiply prof- consumer’s hunker down two Sundays ago, I diverted bathroom. Boston Market roasted gar- its on the way up, they also because of rising unemploy- lic potatoes and Panera multiply profits on the way ment, shrinking nest eggs Breads soups along with down, and they have lost and falling home values. Letter to the Editor ... Thank You to Paul Ibrahim Legal Seafood Chowder. 76% of their value. This year It’s time to call your Dear Mr. Ibrahim, not release it. Obama has They capitalized on the the losses have hit every Financial Advisor or call me After the presidential elec- been given the highest job bankruptcy of Mervyns and company not just a handful at 617-261-7777. tion myself and a lot of my in the land with a back- friends were saddened by ground as this and let me the outcome. After I read also say with no experience. There’s No Such Thing as a Little Censorship your column in the Post- With his background he Gazette this past Friday on would not even be able to get by Sal Giarratani Obama you made me feel clearance to be an FBI There is talk on Capitol Hill right? Who knows? Talk radio is true democ- so much better. How the agent. This is so mind bog- of resurrecting the Fairness The Fairness Doctrine racy. It’s grass roots America. American people voted for a gling. My mother and father Doctrine. Jay Severin on never applied to TV or news- It is a valve to air our differ- man who had a background always told us that birds of a 96.9 FM calls it the Fascist papers, just radio. Cable ence, to share ideas and with Bill Ayers, a terrorist, feather flock together. Doctrine. He always uses stations like MSNBC can’t debate the issues. which is a known fact and Mr. Ibrahim, thank you for colorful language but he’s rant and rave like Air I don’t constantly listen to also stomped on the Ameri- saying it the way it is, in more right than wrong. America (the failed radio talk radio, but from time to can flag. Reverend Wright honesty and truthfulness. US Sen. Chuck Schumer, network for liberals) and time I need a dose of it. who condemned America, Honesty and truthfulness D-NY, recently, even com- Chris Matthews can say his Jay Severin, Michael Father Flager who talked always makes someone feel mented that just like we con- job is to make the Obama Graham, Laura Ingraham, against the white people, good. Thank you again for trol pornography on the air- White House succeed. Howie Carr, Rush Limbaugh, Tony Rescoe a sleeze slum your wonderful column. waves, the government I believe in more speech, Michele McPhee and com- landlord who is now going to Sincerely, should constrict right wing not less. We need talk radio pany all help me understand jail and Obama toasting a Phyllis L. Paterna talk radio. What? He must to balance out news com- the issues clearer. To cen- PLO that the Los Angeles Owner/Broker have been talking in jest, mentary. sor them would be undemo- Times has a tape and would North End Realty cratic. Censorship is never good in a democracy. Boston Harborside Home POST-GAZETTE Joseph A. Langone Remember SATELLITE OFFICE Your IS NOW OPEN 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 Loved Ones 35 Bennington Street, East Boston 617-536-4110 617.227.8929 www.bostonharborsidehome.com MON. and TUES. 10:00—3.00 P.M. Joseph F. Allen Trevor Slauenwhite Frederick J. 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Proxy voting run for available positions, Cappuccio, Cappuccio Con- and absentee voting are not through the process for in- struction allowed. In an effort to ac- dependent nomination out- 2nd Vice President, Diane commodate all Chamber lined below. Modica, Law Office of Diane members’ schedules, the According to the by-laws of J. Modica Chamber office will also be the East Boston Chamber of 3rd Vice President, Rhonda open Wednesday, December Commerce, any member of Members of the Saints Dean, Spinelli’s Function 17, 2008, from 8:30am – the Corporation that has Cosmas and Damian Soci- Saints Cosmas and Damian Facility 3:00pm for voting. During been in good standing for a ety “Family of the Year” Society “Woman of the Treasurer, Grace P. this time, the same voting minimum of one year as of Luigi and Assunta Reitano. Year” Anna Granata Magoon, MP & Co. Tax and rules will be in effect. All vot- January 2009 may run for Financial ing results will be counted office by Independent Nomi- The Saints Cosmas and Damian Society has announced Secretary, Kim Altschul, and reported after 1:30pm on nation. To be placed on the its 2008 Award Recipients to be presented at their East Boston Savings Bank Thursday, December 18, ballot for Director, indepen- Annual Banquet at Spinelli’s on Route One in Lynnfield on 2008, at the Chamber of- dent nominees must obtain Saturday, November 29. Board of Directors: fices; results will then be the signatures of at least ten This year’s “Man of the Year” is Sal DiDomenico, Sr. He (Three to be elected, made available on the (10) members of the corpo- has been the pillar of the Saints Cosmas and Damian Soci- as of today’s date) Chamber website and by ration and forward them to ety for over three decades and he continues to be Chairman Pasquale (Pat) Capogreco, phone call request as well. the Secretary, Kim Altschul, of the Annual feast held each September. He is the face of Italia Unita A nominations committee East Boston Savings Bank, the Society and works each day to promote and preserve the Franz Israel, The New is selected each year and is 856 Bennington Street, East cultural traditions of the Saints Cosmas and Damian Society. England Gallery of Latin responsible for identifying Boston, no less than 10 days This year’s “Woman of the Year” is Anna Granata. Anna is American Art candidates for the board of prior to the first day of elec- a special person who always has Saints Cosmas and Damian Scott Warren, SERVPRO of directors. This year, several tions on December 17, 2008. close to her heart. She is always willing to help with any East Boston, Chelsea & members of the Chamber Independent nominees for endeavor, and she is an inspiration to everyone. Anna con- Charlestown were recognized by the com- any of the Officer positions tinues to be an important member who works to ensure that The elections will take mittee and invited as can- must meet the above re- the Saints Cosmas and Damian Society is always seen in a place at the Chamber offices didates, including: Logan quirements as well as have positive light. at 296 Bennington St., 2nd Glass Company; Holiday been a member of the Board This year’s “Family of the Year” is Luigi and Assunta Floor, on Thursday, Decem- Inn/Marriott Courtyard; of Directors for at least two Reitano and family. They are dedicated to the Saints Cosmas ber 18, 2008, from Omar & Oscar Jewelers; of the previous five years. If and Damian Society. The Reitano family works diligently to 11:00am – 1:00pm. (Candi- Law Office of Attorney you have questions regard- continue the success of the Society and they are always dates for Officers and Direc- Manuel Macias; Little Asia; ing nominations, elections, there to assist and participate in all their activities. Luigi tors are typically present at and Eastern Bank. As of the or responsibilities of board and Assunta have instilled a strong sense of cultural pride this time.) All East Boston response deadline, Novem- directors, please contact in their children and they continue to be important mem- Chamber of Commerce ber 17, the three individu- John Dudley, Executive Di- bers of this organization. members in good standing als above – Pat Capogreco, rector of the East Boston Please join us for this wonderful night as we honor these as of November 15, 2008, are Franz Israel, and Scott War- Chamber, at (617) 569-5000. deserving award recipients. There will be full Italian Dinner, wine on the tables, dancing to the music of “The Cosmos” and a festive atmosphere for all to enjoy. Tickets can be WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM purchased by calling (617) 661-1164. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 21, 2008

ALL THAT ZAZZ Freeway Says ... by Mary N. DiZazzo

You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t HAIRSPRAY — Not The Play! forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Ciao bella, tial to the beauty industry. Turkey day is coming and I can’t wait. I goodies. This is the time to be “Thankful” Hairspray — a product As an example for quality in hope my human companion will be kind to and also a time to remember those in need. which is most often nega- a spray and yet weightless me and give me a break from my dog food Thanksgiving has always been my favorite tively associated with the “magic” is Elnett Satin, a for this special holiday and fill my dish with holiday to share this time with friends and super teased bubble ‘do’s of legendary aerosol for L’Oreal turkey please! Don’t forget the mashed family and to be thankful for those that are the Sixties, and the angel Paris. potatoes, no butter I want to stay trim for all sitting around the dinner table on this wings of the Eighties still It was smuggled across my female pooch friends. special holiday. I would like to wish all my has not lost its popularity. the ocean by stylists who Also, let me remind you to consider do- pooch friends and of course my pals at the Also from the mid Nineties used it for its virtual weight- nating canned goods to your local parish and Post-Gazette a “Happy Thanksgiving” and into the 2000s, hair sprays lessness and invisible set. to shelters for the needy. Most importantly remember to please drive safely. received bad press and it was Banned in this country remember the elderly who have no one to all about using serums to since its inception in 1960 bring them over a nice hot plate of turkey That’s all for now … Life is good! make your hair lie flat on because it contained chemi- your head. cals proven harmful to air Hairspray is still the most quality, it has now been commonly used beauty prod- reformulated to meet gov- Augusta Boston Club Honors Honorable uct in American households, ernment guidelines. Newly selling $1 billion in annual introduced in October (only sales. at Target) for the American SANTO J. RUMA It helps people with their masses to create natural hair to acquire volume and looking tresses. movement, personality and You can never overdo it shape. It is no coincidence with this spray — layer af- that we are suddenly blessed ter layer — try it and see ... with a wide circle of new and Buona giornata and God improved formulations. Yes- bless the United States of teryear when it was called America! “lacquer” or shellac a natu- — Mary N. DiZazzo ral resin and hair styles looked like immobile helmet Read prior weeks “All heads lends to suggest that That Zazz” columns at the improvements for hair- www.mary4nails.com. spray has come a long way. Mary is a third-generation Giant steps need giants such cosmetologist and a Massa- as the input from experts chusetts distributor of from Redken, to John Frieda Kosmea brand rose hip oil (Serge Normandt). products. She may be con- The successful journey to tacted at (978) 470-8183 or improve sprays was essen- [email protected]

Pictured left to right are Giuseppe Lanzerotta, Salvatore Bramante, Joseph Morello, Andrea Costa, Judge Santo Ruma, Francis Privitera, Phillip Privitera with his son Payton and Giovanni Noe. On October 11, 2008 the Sicily. So it came to pass that Santo Ruma transferred from Augusta Boston Club honored in the early 1900’s Judge the Boston school system to one of its distinguished mem- Ruma’s father, Joseph Ruma, the Medford school system, ‘Tis The Season! Ho! Ho! Ho! bers, Santo J. Ruma, with left Augusta, Sicily and ar- from which he graduated and the Augusta Boston Club High rived in the West End of entered Boston University in Merry Christmas Achievement Award. The Boston with his parents. Here 1958. During this period, he Honorable Santo J. Ruma was he met and married Mary continued to travel to the St. Agrippina DiMineo Benefit Society born and brought up in the Pustizzi, Boston-born daugh- West End to work at his th tight nit neighborhood of the ter of Augustanese parents. father’s business. Upon re- 14 Annual West End of Boston. The West The family grew with the ad- ceiving his Bachelor’s de- End was home to many im- dition of four children, and Jo- gree, he continued on at Christmas Program for migrants from Europe and seph Ruma established a fruit Boston University Law School especially from Italy. Of the and produce business. In and graduated in 1965. His North End Children Italians who settled there, a 1949, the Ruma family left legal career found him prac- large percentage came from the West End for the suburb ticing business, real estate, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING WITH GIFTS the wonderful city of Augusta, of Medford, Massachusetts. and commercial litigation. FOR ALL THE NICE BOYS & GIRLS. In 1977, Santo Ruma opened th a private practice in Boston. On Sunday, December 14 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm LAW OFFICES OF He served as counsel to sev- At St. Agrippina’s Chapel at 459 Hanover Street eral state agencies and ★ All who wish to attend please call 617-363-2677 between FRANK J. CIANO drafted the first state-wide November 21st and December 7th. To confirm you must GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW regulations governing wet- lands protection. Santo J. supply your child’s name, age, gender, address and phone DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS Ruma was appointed as an number so that we can report to Santa’s elves. CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Associate Justice in 1983 ★ Please, you must confirm no later than December 7th. 617-354-9400 and retired as the Presiding All children 10 and under will receive a picture with Santa Justice of the Peabody Dis- and a gift. Children must be present & accompanied by an Si Parla Italiano trict Court in 2006. Judge adult. Also: Face Painting, Balloons, Characters, Gift Bags. 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 Ruma has always been and Please bring a Camera! continues to be involved in ★ Saint Agrippina’s Christmas Program is for North End educational and charitable Residents Only. endeavors. He resides in All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei Winchester, Massachusetts Don’t miss seeing “Santa Claus” with his wife Joan. Judge Ruma followed in the foot- “VIVA ST. AGRIPPINA” steps of his Father and Grand- father in becoming a mem- Just a Merry Good Time ber of the Augusta Boston God Bless America Club and its predecessor Augusta Fraternal Associa- tion which was founded in Boston’s West End in 1936 What Happens When You by immigrants from Augusta, Sicily. Judge Santo J. Ruma was honored for his commit- Don’t Advertise? ment to preserving the ide- als and traditions of his Nothing! heritage, and for the fine For information on advertising in the Bistro • Beer • Wine example he has set for the Italian community. Post-Gazette, call 617-227-8929. POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 Page 7 Wheelock College’s ALANA Organization Yolanda’s Raises Money for Italia Unita Featured as Business of the Month As part of the Sovereign Bank series of spotlighting shops and restaurants in Waltham, Yolanda’s Fashion Boutique was the featured shop for November. A contest was held at Sovereign Bank located on Main Street, Waltham, where a winner re- ceived a $500 gift certificate courtesy of Yolanda’s towards the purchase of a business suit. A perfect prize, just in Left to right: Samantha Suarez, Nicole Barnett and Judy time for the holiday season! Garcia serve cupcakes, peanut butter brownies, and goody bags (that consisted of Snickers, chocolate chip Yolanda Cellucci owner of cookies, and a variation of M&M’s) were sold in the Yolanda’s, located in hallway of the Wheelock Student Center. Waltham, presents a $500 gift certificate to Ruth The ALANA Club is a cultural organization at Wheelock Lugana with Vice President, College. In honor of October Italian Heritage Month, the Lisa Lorgeree representing Club chose Italia Unita based in East Boston as it’s bene- Sovereign Bank. factor for their monthly bake sale. Nicole Barnett, a repre- sentative from the organization reached out to Italia Unita. She said, “Italia Unita is great organization! We really BAY STATE CHAPTER FREEDOMS FOUNDATION wanted to give back to an organization that has a good th mission. In observance of October Italian Heritage Month 28 Award Luncheon we wanted to give back to the Italian American commu- nity.” The main purpose of ALANA is to provide support to African, Latino, Asian and Native American students on campus as well as acting as a channel between students to enrich their cultural understanding. ALANA has put on events such as Cultural Fest and an annual Liquidation Sale.

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Thanksgiving is coming and preparations are underway for the most fantastic holiday which reminds us of how important it is to be Homestyle thankful for all that we have. Family, friends and health are the most important gifts. In this section we will explore and reminisce about the element that brings these gifts together “FOOD”. Special thanks to Post-Gazette columnists Vita Sinopoli for sharing special recipes Thanksgiving and stories about her Thanksgiving Day Traditions and Prof. Philip DiNovo. AN ITALIAN THANKSGIVING Favorites By Prof. Philip J. DiNovo NONNA LUCY’S TURKEY STUFFING The most memorable Thanksgiving celebrations of my life were at my by Vita Orlando Sinopoli paternal grandparents. It was an Italian Thanksgiving and in many ways 2 large onions chopped 2 eggs slightly beaten parallels the Pilgrim’s celebration: food, family, being together and lots of 3 celery stalks chopped 1 small French bread cubed communication. What made those Thanksgiving celebrations was the pasta, 2 cans chicken broth 3/4 cup pignoli (pine nuts) Italian vegetables, stuffing and the desserts; these additions made it an 2 chicken bouillon cubes 2 tablespoons grated Romano Cheese Italian Thanksgiving. As I reflect about it, the tables extending from the 1 pound of white or brown instant rice 1/4 cup white wine 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 4 tablespoons butter or margarine kitchen into several rooms, the whole family and the continuous noise 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning Salt and pepper added an additional Italian touch. One day earlier, cube bread and place in a paper bag to dry, or slightly toast cubed bread and cool on day of stuffing preparation. Of course, we had the turkey with many of the traditional American- Use one can of chicken broth as the liquid for cooking the instant rice and follow type foods. My grandmother would bow to tradition and prepare the corn, direction on package for cooking time. When cooked, cover and set aside. Meanwhile melt butter or margarine in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and celery. and sweet potatoes, etc. My aunt Mary made delicious pumpkin and apple Stir and cook until onion is opaque. Remove from burner. Carefully add remaining can of pies so we had them, too. My paternal grandfather was a truck farmer and chicken broth to the skillet. Return to burner and heat broth slowly. Add cubed bread to we had those memorable Italian Thanksgivings on the farm. My grandfather the broth and mix until all bread is softened. If needed, add one chicken bouillon cube raised turkeys and a few weeks before Thanksgiving it was very exciting on to one cup of boiling water. Dissolve bouillon cube and add gradually to bread as needed. the farm. Many people came to the farm to purchase their turkeys. The Combine rice and softened bread in a large bowl. farm, turkeys and the house was a setting the Pilgrims would feel at home Add parsley, poultry seasoning, grated cheese, wine, with. Inside that house was something else. Our Thanksgiving dinner was and pine nuts. Mix thoroughly. Salt to taste and store not sparse as the first Thanksgiving, ours was a lavish repast. In the middle in refrigerator. When you are ready to bake the turkey, mix slightly beaten eggs thoroughly into the stuffing of the afternoon, after dinner, on a cool November day, we walked down before you fill the turkey cavity. Place stuffed turkey the old farm road and enjoyed the beauty around us. That was my into a proper-size baking pan and bake in preheated grandparent’s place. oven at 325°F until fork tender. Since my family enjoys having some stuffing baked separately, I spray a 9" x 9" baking I am sure the Pilgrims would not have approved of our noisy, big, dish, or size needed to bake any remaining stuffing. Baste both turkey and the separate pan of stuffing with turkey pan drippings. splashy, extravaganza. The Pilgrims would have thought our dinner sinful. This recipe is for a fifteen-pound turkey. They would approve of gratitude to God for our many blessings which was Note: I remember the days, as a child, when I grated the cheese and chopped the an important part of our celebration. Our dinner would end with Italian onion and celery for my mother for her turkey stuffing. My children, who called their coffee and liqueur. It enhanced digestion, it was a staple, our way of saying maternal grandmother “Nonna,” learned to prepare this same recipe by helping as I had done. Now we have another generation - my grandchildren - eager to follow in this it’s done, and the feast is finished. What a celebration! Being together was tradition. important to my grandparents and their nine children. Thanksgiving gave us another reason to be together and we made the most of it.

Mike’s Pastry My grandparents and parents have gone to their eternal reward. My immediate family celebrates Thanksgiving together. We don’t have an 300 Hanover Street Italian Thanksgiving anymore; we have the typical Norman Rockwell Boston, North End Thanksgiving. Since I am the oldest member of my immediate family, I Massachusetts seem to be the only one who can recall Thanksgiving Italian style. It’s a shame, but thank God we do celebrate Christmas with Italian traditions. If Delicious Pies and Pastries I had my way we would have an Italian Thanksgiving this year. La festa di for your tacchino, the feast of the turkey isn’t the memorable celebration it once was for me. Each Thanksgiving I thank God for all the memories of past Thanksgiving Holiday Thanksgivings and the fact that all my brothers, sisters, and their families are together to celebrate this beautiful and meaningful holiday. My parents 617.742.3050 and grandparents I am sure are very happy to see us together, as Famiglia.

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Left to right: Dick’s Last Resort President Steve Schiff, WRKO talk show host Tom Finneran, and Tom Lyons, representing the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foun- dation, at “Boston Salutes!” (Photo by R. J. Donovan)

Steve Schiff, who flew in ics Circle awards for Best from the company’s corpo- Musical. rate offices in Dallas; WRKO Performances are Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. Dr. Lisa Wong, center, president of the Longwood Symphony Orchestra, is pictured at talk show host Tom and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at the VIP reception prior to the concert to benefit Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Finneran, who served as 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with, left to right, Gary Ardell, Dr. Laurie Glader, Conductor Jonathan McPhee, Master of Ceremonies for For tickets and more in- (Dr. Wong), Stacey Farrell and Jim Gaudreau. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Hurley) the event; and Tom Lyons, representing the Marine formation, call Ticketmaster The Longwood Symphony and unique orchestra com- McPhee, Longwood’s “Heal- Corps-Law Enforcement at 617-931-2787 or visit Orchestra (LSO) recently prised of 120 musicians, the ing Art of Music Program” Foundation. www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/ opened its 26th regular sea- majority of whom are medi- has partnered with 31 local ……. Back to taunt Boston boston. son at the New England cal professionals represent- medical organizations, help- for a third time is Monty ……. We have all been in- Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, ing every major medical ing them raise thousands of Python’s “Spamalot,” which vited to “a day the whole fam- with a concert benefiting the center in the Greater Boston dollars. The program was runs through this coming ily can enjoy.” And, admis- local chapter of Families of Area. recognized last year by the Sunday, November 23 at sion is free! Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Since its inception in League of American Orches- The Colonial Theatre in Franklin Park Zoo and the Dr. Lisa Wong of Newton is 1991, and under the direc- tras as a model of commu- Boston. Stone Zoo invite New En- president of the prestigious tion of the noted Jonathan nity engagement for orches- Lovingly “ripped-off” from glanders to continue their tras nationwide. the internationally famous Thanksgiving celebrations The LSO’s next concert comedy team’s most popular with a “Free Day At The Zoo!” will be Saturday, December motion picture, “Monty Py- on Friday, November 28, 6 at NEC’s Jordan Hall, when thon and the Holy Grail,” the from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. they will partner with ARTZ, hilarious “Spamalot” is the Franklin Park Zoo is Artists for Alzheimer’s, a winner of three 2005 Tony located at One Franklin Boston-based organization Awards including Best Mu- Park Road, Boston and helping to enrich the cul- sical and Best Director (Mike the Stone Zoo at 149 Pond tural life of people living with Nichols), as well as the Alzheimer’s disease. Drama Desk and Outer Crit- (Continued on Page 13) For more information, visit www.longwoodsymphony.org. ……. Dick’s Last Resort in Quincy Market was filled with American flags as the popular Faneuil Hall Mar- ketplace restaurant hosted its third annual “Boston Salutes!” — a special evening benefiting The Marine Corps-Law Enforce- ment Foundation. “Boston Among the guests enjoying “Boston Salutes!” at Dick’s Salutes!” is part of a na- Last Resort are, left to right: Coleen Sloane and Gail tional charitable initiative Branchinni from American Airlines, Bob Dixon from by Dick’s Last Resort to ben- Brooks Automation and Kristen Dixon from MetLife. efit local military families. (Photo by R. J. Donovan) The evening included a complimentary buffet, live entertainment by vocalist Helena Ruffen, a charity Mattéo Gallo raffle and the live auction of a flag that had flown over a military base in Afghanistan o on September 16. o Appraisals Guests were greeted by Sales & Rentals Dick’s Last Resort President

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Maine of tunes penned by Taylor, in baritone power of “Hillbilly kept Providence out of the some cases utilizing co-writ- Rich.” Trace winds down with Hockey East win column ers that Liz Rose, John Rich the sobering “Sometimes A shutting out the Friars 3-0. and Colbie Caillat. Taylor’s #1 Man Takes A Drink, and ends ULowell shutout UMASS 2-0 single “Love Story,” has al- with the single from “X” titled Sunday night in a heated ready made a major impact “Muddy Water.” Super CD! crosstown rivalry Northeast- on the charts, soon to be fol- TWILIGHT —SOUNDTRACK ern visited BU and went home lowed by the many ‘potential’ (CD) empty handed. BU Freshman hits on this album. Check out Chop Shop-Atlantic goaltender Kiernan Millan the tasty title track “Fear- Twilight: Original Motion Pic- North End Veterans posted his first shutout, and less,” the persuasive teen la- ture Soundtrack, is the music SAD Roxbury 8-6. Brighton domi- BU freshman Andrew Glass ments as, “Fifteen,” “Hey from the film of the same When Churches get van- nated Dorchester 36-12, and scored his first goal in the 3- Stephen,” “White Horse,” “You name, opening in theaters dalized it is a very sad situa- in a nonleaguer O’Bryant 0 win. Nick Bonono had the Belong With Me,” the tender nationwide, Friday, November tion. Such was the case in stopped Marian 24-13. game winner at 4:25 of the “Breathe,” the aggressive 21st, with music performed by Springfield a couple of weeks Somerville tipped Cam- second period. Vermont “Tell Me Why,” and the pain- artists in varying genres. ago where a Church was bridge 28-26, and Lincoln tipped Merrimack 2-1. ECAC ful “You’re Not Sorry.” Taylor Muse opens with “Supermas- burnt down, and even closer Sudbury rolled over Boston hockey action saw Harvard continues to make her mark sive Black Hole,” trailed by to home the recent robberies Latin 41-14. Xaverian defeat Clarkson 5-1, and St on country music with the Paramore’s charted, new and vandalism at Sacred knocked CM from the un- Lawrence 1-0, and Union fell self-confession “The Way I single “Decode”, along with Heart Church in East Boston beaten 24-7 and BC High to Quinnipiac 6-3 and Loved You,” discovering the “Full Moon (The Black were very upsetting. The topped St John’s Prep 21-7 Princeton 4-1, and in Women hurt of lies via “Forever & Al- Ghosts), as Linkin Park steps person(s) responsible for such setting up a BC High-CM hockey St. Anselm’s defeated ways,” celebrating “The Best up with “Leave Out All The acts should take a strong look Catholic Conference Cham- MIT 5-3 and St. Michael’s 4- Day,” and from the sound- Rest,” plus Mutemath mak- track of daily video highlights at themselves and realize pionship game on Thanksgiv- 1 to remain undefeated at 4- ing lots of noise with the pow- of this Summer’s Olympic what real sadness they have ing Day. Malden Catholic de- 0. On the Football Field erful “Spotlight,” and Perry broadcast, the emotionally Farrell’s new song “Go All The caused, and to those who feated Medford 36-8. Arling- Harvard defeated Penn 24-21. charged “Change”. Taylor Way.” That’s just the half of it they have really hurt are ton Catholic won its third Harvard plays ‘THE GAME’ shows no fear with her plati- as Collective Soul serves up praying for them right now. I straight Catholic Central this Saturday (Nov. 22) when num CD collection, adding two “Tremble For My Beloved,” attended the 4pm Mass at crown defeating Austin Prep they host Yale with a chance bonus videos of “Love Story” Paramore’s second new song Sacred Heart on Saturday. 20-14 to advance to the Divi- to win the Ivy Crown. Boston and “Change”! “I Caught Myself,” the pierc- NORTH END VETERANS sion 3 Superbowl. Matignon College defeated Florida State SEAL — SOUL (CD) ing “Eyes On Fire” from Blue HONORED topped St. Clement 27-20. 27-17 keeping their hopes Warner Bros. Foundation, as Twilight star A beautiful Mass was said Tom Tracey had three touch- alive for the ACC Champion- Multi-platinum singer/ Rob Pattinson contributes his by Father Pat and Concele- downs for the Warriors. Pope ship game. BC is at Wake songwriter Seal teams up original song titled “Never brated with Monsignor Finbar John shutout Trinity Catho- Forest this Saturday. with legendary producer Think.” Iron & Wine delivers on Veteran’s Day at St. lic 41-0. BBN took home the CHRISTMAS BAZAAR David Foster to create his their haunting version of Stephen’s Church, where ISL Championship defeating IN EASTIE sixth studio album - Soul. Seal “Flightless Bird, American Father Milton, former Chap- Lawrence Academy 20-13. Father Wayne, Pastor of takes the dozen classic soul Mouth,” and the finale is film lain of the VFW North End Jimmy McCaffrey was the Sacred Heart Church in East songs and makes them his score composer Carter Bur- Post 144, was remembered in ‘whole show, for BBN ... scor- Boston, invites everyone to own, as his husky baritone well’s “Bella’s Lullaby.” The a special prayer. After their ing the game winner, com- ‘come on down’ and take part vocals breathe new life into soundtrack topped ‘Sound- Remembrance Ceremony at ing up with a big hit, and a in this Saturday’s (Nov. 22) each song. Pick your favorites Scan/Billboard 200’s album the Prado the Vets marched big interception. Suffield Annual Christmas Bazaar at from cuts as the first single, chart, only the third sound- down Hanover Street to the Academy tipped Belmont Hill the Church Hall from 12 noon Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is track to ever do that. A biting Greenway across from Salem 29-27 in the NEPSAC’s Clark- to 6pm. Gonna Come,” James soundtrack for a ‘vampire/ Street, where they viewed a Francis Bowl. HOT STOVE Brown’s “It’s A Man’s Man’s mortal’ love affair to grow in! recently erected sign honor- In the Boys Cross Coun- Baseball said goodbye to World,” Al Green’s “Here I TOUR DE FORCE: ing the Post, and its mem- try State Championship Herb Score, longtime Cleve- Am,” the Otis Redding/Jerry SARAH BRIGHTMAN at bers. Word is John Romano Charlestown’s Ahmed Ali land Indians pitcher and Butler gem “I’ve Been Loving TD Banknorth Garden and Nancy Caruso had a lot (16.5.1) and Omar Aden broadcaster. He was the You Too Long,” taking a page Soprano Sarah Brightman to do with the signage. The (16.05.4) finished one-two in Rookie of the Year in 1955, from Curtis Mayfield’s book will take her North American Veterans then proceeded to the Division 1 race. and a two time All Star. In for the rhythmic “It’s Alright.” tour to Boston’s TD Bank- the garden walkway at Old TOMMY DEROSA 1997 he finished his 34th Seal polishes up Harold north Garden on Monday, No- North Church to remember Tommy DeRosa makes his year in the broadcast booth. Melvin & the Blue Notes’ hit vember 24th. Continuing her their comrades of our most hockey debut of the 2008- He was 75 years old, and to “If You Don’t Know Me By tradition of breathtaking recent wars in Iraq and Af- 2009 season when the Tufts Edwin Charles ‘Preacher’ Now,” plus Sam & Dave’s soul- stage productions, this tour ghanistan. ‘Jumbos’ travel to Williams Roe, who was named to four ful “Knock On Wood,” revisit- will feature a highly sophis- HAIL AND FAREWELL this Friday (Nov 21) evening. consecutive All Star Teams ing Al Green’s songbook for ticated stage, including an Special ‘Thank You’ to all Tommy transferred from and played in three World “I’m Still In Love With You.” otherworldly, ethereal experi- the members of the St. Merrimack over the sum- Series for the Brooklyn Dodg- Ben E. King’s monster hit, ence. Check out the enor- Damien Society for all the mer, and was a High School ers. In 1951 he was named “Stand By Me” is given the mous realistic ballrooms that love and work you have given star at Boston Latin, where Sporting News ‘Pitcher of the royal treatment by Seal, wind- will meld into fairytale gar- to so many over the past he led them to a State Cham- Year’. He was 92 years old. ing down this outstanding al- dens and then morph into gi- twenty years. You will always pionship. TIDBITS bum with another of Curtis ant fish tanks, right before be thought of, but very much COLLEGE BOARD: - Congratulations to all Mayfield’s lyrical gems - the the audience’s very eyes, cre- missed. I, for one, am very FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHTS! those, who will be honored classic “People Get Ready.” A ating a perfect backdrop for sad to see you go. Hopefully In Hockey East UMass Saturday at the NEAD Com- stunning compilation of clas- Sarah’s glorious voice. After someone will find a way to stunned #1 Boston Univer- munity Awards Dinner. sic soul! the successful release of her continue your ‘work of love’ sity 5-1. Alex Berry had two - Be sure to drop in the St. TRACE ADKINS — X (CD) highest chart debuting al- in this time when it is goals for the Minutemen. Leonard’s Fair and Food Court Capitol Nashville bum, Symphony, Sarah has needed even more. ULowell stunned UNH 8-3 Nov. 21-22 at the Parish Hall. Trace Adkins has been on released her first-ever CLOSING BICENTENNIAL Korey Falite had a ‘Hat Trick’ - Celeb Sightings: Sunny the country music scene for Chrismas album for the holi- MASS for the RiverHawks. Merri- Davidson doing her ‘home- a dozen years and has made day season on Manhattan/ Cardinal O’Malley invites mack stung 5th ranked BC work’ at the North End Li- quite an impact, recently EMI Records. A Winter Sym- everyone to join him at with a 5-5 tie. Chris Barton brary and at the St. Francis scoring #1 hits with “Ladies phony brings her virtuosity Holy Cross Cathedral, Sun- tying it up with just 3:35 to de Sales. Love Country Boys” (2006) and and originality to many of the day, November 23rd for the go. Brock Bradford did have a - Crafts Fair, and Phil “You’re Gonna Miss This” in season’s classics, as her an- Closing Liturgy of the Arch- Hat Trick for BC. Northeast- Orlandella taking a ‘day off’ 2007. Adkins’ tenth release, gelic voice glides through an diocese of Boston Bicenten- ern defeated Vermont 5-3. in the North End. aptly titled “X” is a new col- array of season favorites. Dur- nial Year at 2pm. A reception Ryan Ginard led the way for - NEAD Annual Christmas lection of songs that will ing her career, Sarah has will follow in the Cathedral the Huskies with a pair of (day) Trip to New York City, please his fans. Opening with sold more than 26 million al- High School gym. goals. Maine tipped Provi- Dec 13th. the tasty “Sweet,” followed by bums and over two million HIGH SCHOOL PREP dence 3-2. On Saturday night - NEAA North End Christ- “Happy To Be Here,” the ten- DVDs worldwide, and she NOTE BOOK I attended the UNH at BC mas Parade, December 14th der “All I Ask For Anymore,” continues to defy genres and East Boston was defeated by game where some normalcy - Good to see North End leg- the romantic “Let’s Do That create groundbreaking music Madison Park 20-12. Southie returned to the League. Nor- end Ralph DelGaudio back to Again,” and marks the mid- for audiences around the smashed Charlestown 34-0. malcy? UNH jumped out to a work. point with the self-denial world. Don’t miss her at TD Boston English nipped West 3-0 second period lead, and SMILE “Better Than I Thought It’d Banknorth Garden POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 Page 11

WILBUR THEATER games. This unique piece has been paintings by Samuel Bak. He cre- Tremont Street, Boston, Ma hand-painted in Milan, Italy and in- ated 75 paintings based on the LINDA EDER - “ROCKS THE cludes gold-leafing. open from 11am- photograph of the “Little Boy of HOLIDAYS” - Sunday, December 7, 6pm, from Tuesday through Saturday Warsaw” that will be featured in 2008 4: 00 PM and 7: 00 PM shows. or by appointment. More info, visit this show. For more information on NOW The mainstay of Eder’s career remains www.galleriaflorentia.com the gallery hours please call: 617- the concert stage. Over the years, call 617.585.9200. 267-9473 or you may visit: PLAYING passionate fans across the country www.puckergallery.com. have packed concert venues from The MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Greek Theater in LA to New York’s Huntington Avenue Radio City Music Hall, The Gershwin Boston, MA UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN Theater, The Palace Theater and four WINSLOW HOMER: AMERICAN DANCE sold out shows at Carnegie Hall. Don’t SCENES – Now through December 7, miss this special holiday performance! 2008. This installation of art spans BOSTON COLLEGE ARTS For tickets call 617-931-2000 or log Homer’s career from his earliest works COUNCIL - 140 Commonwealth onto www.ticketmaster.com. at age 13 to age 73. Ave–Devlin Hall, Boston, MA PLACE (VILLAGE) 2006-2008 – ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT SYMPHONY HALL Now through January 25, 2009. These December 5-7, 2008 – Featuring the 301 Mass. Avenue, Boston, MA are the works by renowned sculptor University Chorale and the BC Sym- BOSTON UNIVERSITY SYM- Rachel Whiteread. This exhibition in- phony Orchestra. entire family. For PHONY ORCHESTRA – November 24, cludes sculptural pieces and some more info call: 617-552-6004. 2008 at 8:00 PM will present the mu- rarely seen drawings by the artist. This CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL – Sun- sic of John Adams and Maurice Ravel. exhibit also features 200 vintage day, December 7th at 3:00 PM in Come and enjoy this evening of musi- dollhouses. Gasson Hall. The program features cal excellence. For tix call: 888-266- GREAT COMPANY: PORTRAITS holiday favorites performed by the 1492 or www.BostonSymphonyHall.org BY EUROPEAN MASTERS – Now University Wind Ensemble and the BC through January 5, 2009. A selection Symphonic Band. For more info call: ST. CECILIA ROMAN CATHOLIC of portraits and sculpture by European 617-552-6004. CHURCH masters dating from the Renaissance 18 Belvidere Street, Boston, MA to the 20th century will grace the THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY RECITAL IN HONOR OF Coolidge Gallery. This is a must see THEATER ST. CECILIA, THE PATRON SAINT collection! For more information on 31 Hemenway St, Boston, MA OF MUSIC – Friday, November 21st at any of the museum’s other exhibits, STYLES SHOWING – December 2, 7:00 PM. Program includes the music please visit www.mfa.org/calendar or 2008 – Performances include hip-hop, of Howell; Mozart; Clark; Poulenc; call 617-369-3300. musical theater, tap and African Dorsey and Bruckner. ADMISSION IS styles. For more information, times of FREE – donations accepted. For more DECORDOVA MUSEUM the performances, and tickets, information, call 617-536-4548 or visit 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA please call: 617-912-9222 or visit www.stceciliaboston.org. DECORDOVA’S FALL EXHIBI- www.bostonconservatory.edu. TIONS – Now through January 4, 2009. NORTH SHORE MUSIC CIRCUS Artists that are showing their exhibits THE WANG THEATRE 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA are: Laylah Ali; Zea Maya, Stacey 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Steers and Cal Lane. For info visit the THE NUTCRACKER – November 2 – December 18, 2008 through Janu- website at: www.decordova.org. 28th through December 27, 2008 – ary 11, 2009. This musical event fol- This production features the entire lows Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY Ballet Company and more than 200 and their friends from East High dur- ART children from the Boston Ballet ing a summer of fun, sun and song at 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA School. The cherished Tchaikovsky Linda Eder possesses one of the greatest contemporary a fabulous country club. Tickets are WORKS OF TATE DONOVAN – Now score will be performed by the Bos- solo voices of our time. This Minnesota farm girl has now on sale. Call: 978-232-7200 or through January 4, 2009. With sensi- ton Ballet Orchestra. visit: www.nsmt.org. tivity to texture, scale and the inher- BLACK AND WHITE – February captivated audiences across the country with a versa- ent properties of materials, Donovan 12-15, 2009. This five-ballet program tile style and repertoire that covers Standards, Broad- transforms huge volumes of mass-pro- includes Falling Angels, a mesmer- way, jazz, pop and country. With nine solo albums and Special Events duced items into incredible sculptural izing study in motion and minimalism; five cast recordings to her credit, Eder continues to ex- forms. Sarabande, a powerful display for six men; Petite Mort, which incorporates pand her range. Performing in two Boston appearances, ORPHEUM THEATRE MOMENTUM 12: GERARD 1 Hamilton Place, Boston, MA BYRNE – Now through March 1, 2009. artistic swordplay set to music by in “Linda Eder Rocks the Holidays” don’t miss this per- ROBIN WILLIAMS LIVE! - Mon- Byrne’s compelling multimedia works Mozart; Six Dances and No More formance! Check out Music Section for more details. day, November 24 and Tuesday, No- blurs the lines between past and Play,. playing with space, shapes and vember 25, 2008 at 7:30 PM. Check present, fiction and documentary. He contrasts. SOMERVILLE THEATER out one of his Boston performances uses a range of sources from litera- JEWELS – February 26th through 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA that is guaranteed to make you ture to popular magazines. For more March 8, 2009. A ballet in three parts THEATER AIMEE MANN’S 3rd ANNUAL laugh. Special VIP tickers are avail- information call: 617-478-3100 or visit presents a miniature history of CHRISTMAS SHOW – December 10th able. Please call 617-931-2000 or the website at: www.icaboston.org. classical dance, with references to NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE and 11th at 8:00 PM. Aimee’s guests at log onto www.ticketmaster.com for Ballet’s French origins. Each act is 2008 Musical Season at NSMT: her previous Christmas shows in- tickets. PUCKER GALLERY distinct in both music and style. For 42ND STREET – Now through Novem- cluded talented musicians as Ben Lee, 171 Newbury Street, Boston, MA performance times, and tickets, ber 23, 2008 and A CHRISTMAS Nellie McKay and Grant Lee Philips. MOHEGAN SUN ICON OF LOSS – THE LITTLE BOY please call: 1-800-447-7444 or you CAROL – December 5th through De- Who knows who Mann will bring Uncasville, Connecticut OF WARSAW – Now through Decem- may visit their website at cember 21, 2008. For more informa- along with her to help celebrate the CRACKIN’ IT UP – Saturday, No- ber 2008. This is an exhibition of new www.bostonballet.com tion, call: 978-232-7200 or visit: holidays this year. For more informa- vember 29th – A Red Sox “Family Feud” www.nsmt.org. tion call: 617-625-5700. Style Game show event to benefit the Hits for Kids Charitable Organi- THE OPERA HOUSE LOEB DRAMA CENTER ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS zation. There will be a cocktail re- 539 Washington St, Boston, MA 64 Brattle Street, Harvard Square ception with dinner, a VIP party with DIRTY DANCING – February 7th Cambridge, MA NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM DAVID FRIEND RECITAL HALL an auction. For tickets call: 617-964- through March 15, 2009. A movie seen AURELIA’S ORATORIO - Novem- MAXWELL AUDITORIUM 921 Boylston St. Boston, MA 9685 or visit www.Youkskids.org. by millions with an unforgettable ber 28th through January 3, 2009. 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA LUDOVICO EINAUDI - November soundtrack and adored by many, is CAFFE’ CONCERTO VILLA 22 and 23, 2008. Contemporary Ital- Behind the red velvet curtain lies a REAGLE PLAYERS now a record-breaking stage show. VITTORIA EMANUEL III, NY CITY ian composer and pianist Ludovico topsy-turvy world of surreal surprises, Waltham, MA For tickets, times of performances and 1906 - Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Einaudi will play rare solo piano tricks, and transformations, where 26th EDITION – HOLIDAY SPEC- more information, call: 866-633-0194. dreams come to life and the impos- 2 PM. Presented by EDIAT and Italian concerts as part of his debut U.S. TACLE! – December 5-14, 2008. See sible happens before your very eyes. Heritage Month this unique perfor- tour, in support of his latest release, the Living Nativity; Parade of the THE COLONIAL THEATRE Aurelia’s Oratorio is an ideal holiday mance is in celebration of the Gilded ‘Divenire’. He is known for mixing frag- Wooden Soldiers, A Victorian Christ- 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA treat for the whole family, suitable for Age and the Genius of Eduardo ile arrangements and evocative pi- mas on Boston Public Garden; Clara NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT children 8 to 100. For tickets and more Migliaccio “Farfariello” (1880-1946). ano melodies, weaving together the and The Nutcracker Dancing Bears December 16, 2008 through January information, call: 617-547-8300 or Featuring the eminent Neapolitan best of a classical sensibility, elec- and much more. For more informa- 11, 2009. Harry Connick, Jr. stars as a visit: www.amrep.org. Variety Artist Maurizio Merolla. Music tronic experimentation, a ambient tion and tickets, please call: 781-891- Long Island playboy in this new musi- Director and Pianist, “Maestro” Mauro groove, and an almost cinematic 5600 or visit: www.reagleplayers.com. cal comedy filled with bootleggers, gold EMERSON COLLEGE Arbusti. Artistic Director is Luisa sweep. For tickets call 617-931-2000. diggers and some of the greatest songs Cutler Majestic Theatre Marino and the distinguished speaker HARVARD UNIVERSITY in the legendary Gershwin catalog. 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA will be Dr. Carlo Cipollone. A presen- NIAF ALL-EXPENSES-PAID 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA For tickets and times of the perfor- THE NOSE tation also by Hermann W. Haller, VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY – February 27, 2009; PSEUDO ARCHAEOLOGY: SU- mances, call Ticketmaster at: 617- st rd CUNY. Please visit www.ediat.net or PROGRAM - ACCEPTING March 1 and 3 2009. This is an PERMARKET AISLE ARCHAEOL- 931-2787 absurdist satirical opera about a petty call 617-868-6846 for more info. APPLICATIONS OGY AND THE BIBLE – Sunday, bureaucrat who faces an identity The NIAF will sponsor its Ambas- November 23rd 9:00 AM til 12:30 PM. BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE crisis when his nose leaves his face FILIPPO RISTORANTE sador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Dis- Presentation 1: A Tale of Two Tombs: 264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA and takes on a life of its own. It is 283 Causeway St covery program, an educational and Looking for Jesus and Herod’s Burial ROCK & ROLL – Now through De- sung in Russian with English Boston, MA cultural initiative that sends more Site; 2: There were giants in the cember 7, 2008. It’s August 1968 and supertitles. For more information, RESPIRO DELLA TERRA - than 40 Italian-American students earth in those days : The Sad Tale of Russian tanks are rolling into Prague. please call: 617-451-3388. RASSEGNA DI MUSICA POPOLARE to Italy each year. This all-expenses- the Cardiff Giant; 3: Raiders of the Jan the Czech student lives for rock REGIONALE - Sponsored by the Ital- paid trip will take place between May Faux Ark: From Noah’s Ark to the Ark music, Max the English professor lives ian Consulate of Boston and and June 2009. The goal of NIAF’s of the Covenant and Beyond. For more for Communism and Esme, the flower MUSIC COMITES. Enjoy evenings of various Voyage of Discovery program is to info call: 617-496-1027. child is high. food and entertainment from various strengthen Italian- American stu- THE BIRTHDAY PARTY - Decem- BERKLEE PERFORMANCE Center regions of Italy. Wednesday, Decem- dents’ understanding of their heri- ber 10-13, 2008. Two sinister strang- 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston ber 3rd, the Region of Sicily - a con- tage and the contributions Italy has ers arrive at a shabby seaside board- The Sovereign Bank Music Series ART cert with Mario Incudine made to the world. The 10-day trip ing house to cart off the supposed at Berklee. Pop music chases fads; Abballalaluna Acoustic Trio. All will include educational lectures, birthday boy, turning the “party” into great music surprises us. The Sover- GALLERIA FLORENTIA events will take place at Filippo’s Res- meetings with government officials a nightmare. For more information, eign Bank Music Series at Berklee 79 Newbury Street, Boston, MA taurant in Boston’s North End. For tick- and business leaders, and visits to tickets and times call: 617-266-0800 presents great music from Peru to This holiday season, Galleria ets call Domenico Susi at 617-605- government offices, international or visit: www.huntingtontheatre.org. Nashville; from soul to lando to jazz. Florentia features a collection of 5099. businesses, museums, and other cul- Eight shows. No boundaries. Full of handcrafted game sets and tables to tural attractions. You must be be- THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY surprises. November 16, 2008 - Daniel help you find that exquisite gift for ITALIAN RADIO tween the ages of 18 and 23 at the THEATER Lanois, December 3, 2008 - Wayner the game player in your life. For dedi- “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM to time of travel May 2009; students 31 Hemenway St, Boston, MA Shorter Quartet 75th Birthday cated bridge and poker players, con- 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom must be enrolled in a college/uni- THE QUICK CHANGE ROOM – Celebration, February 5, 2009 - JAZZ sider an Italian handcrafted inlay Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The versity for the semester preceding the Scenes from a Revolution – Novem- as Condition: Mint Condition, burlwood Playing Card Box with birch Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca ev- trip Spring 2009; and students must ber 20th through November 23, 2008. March 1, 2009 - The Great Ameri- inlay accents starting. Galleria ery Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM on be of Italian heritage. The applica- This is a scathing political satire on can Songbook: The Music of Burt Florentia also carries hand tooled www.1110wccmam.com tion deadline is Tues., Jan. 6, 2009 the bottom line of capitalism. Come Bacharach, March 7, 2009 - Shining leather chess boards and backgam- “Italia Oggi” (Italy Today) Sundays 5 p.m. Apply online www.niaf.org/ and be really entertained! A fantastic Stars: The Music of Earth, Wind mon sets from Florence starting at. 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi AM voyageofdiscovery. Applicants are re- show! For tickets, performance times & Fire, April 16, 2009 - Singers Show- From the Capodimonte porcelain col- 1460 www.1460WXBR.com quired to mail a transcript and two and more information about these case: The 25th Anniversary. All con- lection, Galleria Florentia offers a “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Mesiti written recommendations from a shows, please call 617-912-9222 or certs begin at 8:15 p.m., except where handmade game table suitable for 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM or online teacher, school official, or political/ visit www.bostonconservatory.edu. noted. chess, checkers and a number of other at www.djrocco.com. community leader in ONE envelope. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

How they see us! America has been “res- that married COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED urrected,” said Reymer Kluver in Germany’s men are far Suddeeutsche Zeitung. “The election of more likely SICILIAN GREEN OLIVE SALAD Barack Obama was an act of liberation, in- to cheat 1 jar Sicilian green olives* 2 tablespoons olive, canola, deed, of cleansing for America.” Forty-five than married 2 stalks celery chopped or vegetable oil years after “a black pastor stood on the white women. 1 large onion chopped 2 tablespoons cider vinegar marble steps of the Lincoln Memorial” and That’s still true-but new research shows 1 large garlic clove minced Salt announced his dream of an America with- that the “adultery gap” is narrowing, espe- 1 tablespoon oregano out racial prejudice, the Americans have cially among women under 35, says The New *Sicilian green olives are not usually found pitted. To pit actually elected a black man to lead them. York Times. Everybody-male and female, olives, use a paring knife to cut olive meat from olive pit. It is a historic hour for America and for the young and old-is cheating more than they Another method is to place each olive, one by one, on a world.” used to, according to sex researchers. A new cutting board. Using a wooden mallet, hit the olive so that This is not just a breakthrough on race, study by David Atkins of the University of the meat separates and exposes the olive pit. Place olive said Vittorio Zucconi in Italy’s La Repubblica. Washington finds that the lifetime rate of meat in a large bowl. It is also the triumph of the intellectual. The infidelity for men has risen from 20 percent Add chopped celery, onion and minced garlic to the olives election of Obama, a former professor of con- over the past two decades to 28 percent and mix. Sprinkle oregano, oil and cider vinegar over the stitutional law, is “the revenge of intelli- today. For women, the infidelity rate has mixture and mix thoroughly. Additional oregano, oil, vinegar gence and preparation” against “the myth risen more dramatically, from 5 percent to or salt may be added. When kept in a clean covered jar or of the Everyman.” After eight years of the 15 percent. The increase in the number of bowl this salad stores well for a lengthy time in refrigera- stubbornly uncurious George W. Bush, most women who work long hours and travel for tor. This salad is ready for serving within thirty minutes of Americans were alarmed when Republican business is a major factor, researchers say. preparation. John McCain picked as his running mate So are the Internet and cell phones, which an underqualified “hockey mom” who seem enable men and women to become “inti- NOTE: In my childhood, I remember my father buying a large to mock anyone who knew more than she mate” at a distance, leading to actual affairs. wooden box of shinny light green olives from the produce market. did. American voters finally stood up and Finally, the improved health of post-meno- The large quantity was to be shared with aunts who lived declared that “they were tired of being pausal women and men over 50-along with nearby. The women knew how much water and salt were treated like a bunch of idiots content to be erectile dysfunctional drugs-has kept people needed to soak the olives and how long before they could be governed by a drinking buddy who makes sexually active much longer than in the ready for this special Sicilian salad. them feel less stupid.” The next inhabitant past, creating opportunities for infidelity. In 1931, when my parents took the family to Sicily to meet of the Oval Office will be someone who is “Men want to think women don’t cheat, our paternal grandmother, my brother Peter and I had the privi- not “just like me” but, when it comes to the and women want men to think they don’t lege of going to the olive groves with our relatives to harvest ability to lead and govern, is “better than cheat,” says Rutgers anthropologist Helen olives. As a six-year-old, I thought of it as a picnic day under me.” Fisher. “Therefore, the sexes have been the beautiful but old craggy-looking olive trees. We ate lunch There will be plenty of time to analyze what playing a little psychological game with each and stayed most of the day before returning in the horse-drawn a difficult task Obama has, said France’s other.” carts. Liberation. For now, though, “for just one Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill claims mar- Another day, Papa and his brother-in-law, Uncle Nino, took hour, one day, we will not be prudent or riage often changes a man’s taste: many a us to a processing plant near their hometown. There we saw skeptical.” Let the world take this moment man likes all married women except his olives that had been crushed, processed and stored in huge to rejoice in the promise of hope. “try to be- wife. containers. The scent of olive oil was so strong in that small, lieve that for the first time in a long time, For dopes! Young people who have used cold processing plant that it made my eyes tear. I wanted the New World deserves its name.” cocaine more than 10 times in their lives to rush out into the fresh air. My love for the green olives Shed no tears for Sarah Heath Palin, said are at unusually high risk for a heart at- and the olive oil extracted from them grew from that John Heilemann in New York. Alaska’s tele- tack says a new study. Researchers from the experience. genic governor will not be our next vice Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in president, but her defeat has cleared her Boston studied 9,000 of the young Ameri- Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving way to a bigger prize. Palin’s sudden, sur- cans who have had heart attacks since 1988. prise emergence onto the national stage They found that 10 percent of the youngest “electrified the Republican grass roots as no victims of heart attack (between 18 and 45 Vita can be reached at [email protected] candidate has in years,” and rural conser- years old) were current or former cocaine vatives convinced that she’s the “next gen- users. Bunch of dope-heads! eration XXchromosone Ronald Reagan” who Our noted musicologist Albert Natale pro- can lead them to victory in 2012. vided us with a list of all the great songs of 1st Generation Carlo Scostumato says after every elec- World War II. It is the music that helped tion the American way is to unite behind mend broken hearts! Who will ever forget Italian-American the new administration and blame every- listening to I’LL BE SEEING YOU sung by leg- thing on it. endary Frank Sinatra. I LEFT MY HEART AT Vita Orlando Sinopoli For the record, the 2008 presidential cam- THE STAGE DOOR CANTEEN by Sammy Shares with us paign and congressional races cost an esti- Kaye. Dick Haymes singing I’LL GET BY AS mated $5.3 billion, shattering all previous LONG AS I HAVE YOU. Vera Lynn singing a delightful recollection records, according to the Center for Respon- THERE’LL BE BLUEBIRDS OVER THE WHITE of her memories as a child sive Politics. While that’s a lot of money, it’s CLIFFS OF DOVER. The Andrews Sisters less than the $6 billion America spent this singing I’LL BE WITH YOU IN APPLE BLOS- growing up in year on Halloween candy, costumes, and SOM TIME. Charlie Spivak’s YOU BELONG Boston’s “Little Italy” decorations. TO MY HEART. Johnny Mercer belting out Tom Analetto of Medford thinks politicians G.I. JIVE. Sammy Kaye’s YOU ALWAYS HURT and a collection of should watch their language they use so THE ONE YOU LOVE. Vaughn Monroe’s Italian family recipes much of it. WHEN THE LIGHTS GO ON AGAIN ALL OVER Joey Antonelli of Somerville says the lat- THE WORLD And of course, WHITE CHRIST- from the homeland. est new dance craze is called “The Politi- MAS. It has been said the war years inspired cian.” It’s two steps forward, one step back- many of the greatest records ever made. Great as Gifts ward, and then a sidestep. Well, the songs touched our deepest feelings. Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH A local politician reports that he concluded “Tomb” it may concern. The Ferncliff, or order an autographed copy from a very pleasant and profitable campaign. He Hartsdale, New York, is where many no- Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 only kissed the babies who were old enough tables are buried such as Judy Garland. She Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling to vote. is in the second floor of a mausoleum. Oth- It has been reported 70% of Americans ers at Ferncliff, Basil Rathbone, Joan think too much money was spent on the Crawford, Jerome Kern, Ed Sullivan, Moms 2008 presidential election. 57% said they Mabley, Paul Robeson, Ona Munson, Conrad Have a professional represent support campaign spending limits, while Veidt, Diana Sands, Theolonius Monk, and you and your claim against 38% said candidates should be allowed to Harold Arlen, who gave us “That Old Black spend as much as they can raise. Magic,” “It’s Only Paper Moon,” and “Over the the Insurance Company Nice to read 34% of voters said the his- Rainbow.” toric 2008 election made them “more proud” The Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, Richard Settipane to be American, while just 12% said it made California is loaded with celebrities such as PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER them less proud. 45% said the election did Mario Lanza, Jack LaRue, Scott Brady, Fred not change how they view America. McMurray, Jack Haley, Bing Crosby, Bela FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD The U.S., which long enjoyed the world’s Lugosi, Henry Armetta, Jimmy Durante, And All Other Losses Pertaining to top high school graduation rate, has fallen Johnny Desmond, Audrey Meadows, Dennis to 13th place behind such countries as Day, Charles Boyer, Richard Arlen, Zazu Your Home or Business. South Korea, the Czech Republic, and Pitts, Rita Hayworth, Pat O’Brien, Hugh One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 Slovenia. The U.S. is now the only country Herbert, Joan Davis, Rosalind Russell and Boston, Massachusetts 02114 in the developed world where young people Lawrence Welk. are less likely to graduate than their par- 24 Hour Service ents were. AMERICA (617) 523-3456 Why more women are cheating! For de- IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME FAX (617) 723-9212 cades, surveys of sexual behavior have found Happy Thanksgiving POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9) Street, Stoneham. For additional information, call 617-541-LION or visit www.franklinparkzoo.org or www.stonezoo.org. ……. Exotic locations and favorite places will be high- lighted during Tower Hill In past stories, I’ve men- proached the areas that This is where Grandpa Botanic Garden’s annual tioned that I grew up with my grandparents came Christoforo came from. Sec- “Holly Days” celebration the Contini and Ceruolo from, I attempted to look ondly, her grandfather had a from Friday, November 28 side of the family, not the for roots and find any sem- brother named, Nunzio, who through Sunday, January 4, Christoforo side. As an adult, blance of family that had immigrated to America just 2009. I became interested in trac- never left. before the turn of the 20th This year’s theme has a ing my roots, but they always I faced several problems in century. He settled in Bos- travel twist, “Holiday Get- seemed to stop short when my search. To start with, all ton and met and married a Aways!” – as visitors get to it came to crossing the At- of my grandparents except woman named Antoinette enjoy countless ornaments lantic. I spent the summer Babbononno were illiterate. during the first decade of the reflecting popular holiday of 1972 in Italy with my old They could neither read new century and they had destinations. Entertainment friend and fellow East nor write Italian or English. three children, two of whom includes live music from a Bostonian, Sal Meli. As we This effected my last name. survived the influenza epi- selection of talented artists, traveled through the south- The way I spell it is not the demic of 1918, John Peter youth activities, holiday ern part of the country, I way it originated. When and Mary. John Peter was workshops, story telling, and tried to find connections to Grandpa Christoforo landed named after Nunzio’s father, garden tours. both Nanna and Babbononno here, immigration upon Giovanni Pietro, and Mary On display will be magnifi- with only marginal results. hearing what he said, wrote after Nunzio’s mother Maria cently decorated trees, At that point in time, I didn’t his name phonetically. It Schiavoni. wreaths, and swags adorned know where Grandpa nor was misspelled and he Well, let’s see: my father’s with lights, and exquisitely Grandma Christoforo came never knew. Second, the name was John Peter handcrafted natural orna- from. Dad mentioned Santo parts of Italy where my (named after his grand- ments. Suoso, but that was all he grandparents came from father) and his sister was Visitors may also browse knew. had gone through two world Mary (named after her the gift shop or enjoy a snack My father was never really wars and several earth grandmother). Their father or lunch at Tower Hill’s interested in tracing roots. quakes. This meant that was Nunzio, their mother, Twigs Café (open 11 a.m. to Jonathan Hadary plays the As far as he was concerned, any written documentation Antoinette and their pater- 3 p.m.). part of “King Arthur” in the family started here in that would shed light on nal grandparents were Something new this year Monty Python’s “Spama- America the day his father them or other parts of the Giovanni Pietro and Maria. is that guests can enjoy the lot” through this coming arrived. Neither he nor my families was not in exist- This is too close to be coin- decorations and lights at Sunday, November 23 at mother ever wanted to travel ence. For the most part, I cidence. night, as Tower Hill will re- The Colonial Theatre, to Italy. They were content struck out. As a result, I de- According to what Roberto, main open for extended Boston. exploring the different parts cided to adopt my father’s my son John’s friend told evening hours on Wednes- (Photo by Joan Marcus) of the United States and stoic attitude and consider him, part of his side of the days until 8 p.m. during experiencing the people and America as the starting DeCristofaro family moved “Holly Days.” leveled the town and killed cultures that landed here at point for the family. to Switzerland but still main- Tower Hill will be closed on more than 1,700 people. whatever point in time. Christoforo is not the tains roots in the Avellino December 24, 25, 31, and The citizens of Boston When it was my turn, curi- correct spelling of my last village of Santo Sossio January 1. were among the first to ar- osity got the best of me, so name. Dad told me that he Baronia. As of this writing, For more information, rive in Halifax with a “res- when I spent that summer dropped the De that was John and Roberto are head- call 508-869-6111 or visit cue train” full of medical in Italy, I decided to find my in front of our last name ing for Italy to visit with www.towerhillbg.org. supplies, blankets and build- roots. But by then, the only when I was born. As a child Roberto’s mother. She has ……. On Thursday, De- ing materials. Much of the grandparent who was still going places with my father, pictures that she inherited cember 4 beginning at 6 p.m. money for the aid came from alive was Babbononno. All I remember meeting people and has more information we are all invited to officially donations made by ordinary I knew from him was that he had known growing up on the family and, I guess, kick off the Holiday Season citizens. Even Boston school he came from Foggia and and they referred to him as our roots. by participating in the light- children pooled their lunch that Nanna came from Johnny DeChristoforo. The As I said, the names are ing of the Boston Common money to help the victims of Avellino and back in their name Christoforo is mis- too close to be coincidental; Christmas tree. Free and this huge disaster. day, those were the names spelled. In Italian, it would this must be family. open to the public, the fes- The people of Nova Scotia of provinces. be Cristoforo, without the En route, John called me tivities include entertain- have never forgotten the Sal’s parents had retired “h,” so until recently, I as- to ask about Grandma ment by The Garrett Mason speed and generosity with from their jobs in Boston and sumed that my last name Antoinette’s family. I had Blues Band. which the residents of Bos- made the decision to return was originally DeCristoforo. picked up a bit of informa- For the 37th year, Nova ton responded. In apprecia- to their point of origin to At this point in my life, I tion from my cousin, Jim Scotia is showing its grati- tion, Nova Scotia sends a live, Sicily. When Sal called wasn’t about to change DelloRusso, Aunt Mary’s tude to the people of the tree to Boston every year to me regarding me spending it. Any way, that was the son. I knew that Grandma Greater Boston area for express its thanks for the my summer vacation in order of things until re- Christoforo had a brother their help in the wake of the city’s compassionate re- Italy, he was already visit- cently. named, Frank, but not much 1917 Halifax explosion by do- sponse and to help spread the ing his folks in Agrigento, an My son, John, lives in else. I knew that parts of nating the tree. This tree spirit of the season. ancient city in southwest- Zurich, Switzerland, work- the Paglia family had immi- lighting event has come to For more information, call ern Sicily. I agreed to join ing in international invest- grated to Latin America symbolize the significance of the Boston Parks Depart- him and we spent almost a ments. This summer he during the 20th Century, but the cross border friendship ment at 617-635-4505 or week with his folks before joined a soccer team and again, not much else. Dur- between Nova Scotia and visit www.novascotia.com. moving on to explore the plays on weekends, just as ing the 40s and 50s, Dad Massachusetts. Enjoy! island of his birth and the we here in America might used to correspond with a 91 years ago, a terrible mainland of Italy itself. play softball. One of team relative in Havana, Cuba, tragedy forever linked the (Be sure to visit Hilda When it was time to leave mates is named Roberto whom he called a cousin. lives of the people of Boston Morrill’s gardening Web site, Sicily, we headed up the DeCristofaro. Between play- This cousin would send and the citizens of Halifax, www.bostongardens.com. west coast of Italy, zigzag- ing ball, hanging out after him a box of cigars each Nova Scotia. On December In addition to events covered ging here and there but not games and double dating month, but there was no 6, 1917, a French freighter and reported by the columnist, really cutting inland un- together, they both became longer any contact after full of munitions and a Nor- “The Socially Set” is compiled til we reached Pisa. Once interested in the similari- Castro came into power. wegian vessel collided in from various other sources there, we headed north- ties of their last names. Dad never heard from him Halifax Harbor causing a such as news and press re- east to Florence, Bologna, Roberto called his mother again. When I was a child, nuclear-sized blast and a leases, PRNewswire services, Sienna, and Venice. After back in Italy and she came there was talk of relatives subsequent tidal wave that etc.) leaving Venice, we headed up with some eye-opening in other parts of Latin down the east coast in a information. First of all, she America, mainly Puerto Rico southerly direction. It was lives in a village in Avellino, and Argentina. Fully Insured quite a trip. When we ap- named Santo Sossio Baronia. Being involved in so many Lic #017936 things in my life, the trac- ing of roots was put on a back — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — burner, but here we are THE three generations born in America, and my son, John, Heating & Air Conditioning has made a connection that Sales, Service & Installation Johnny Christy should prove where the Christoforo (DeChristoforo Ken Shallow DeCristofaro) family came 617.593.6211 [email protected] Orchestra from. I’m excited and can’t wait until John calls me with MUSIC FOR ALL more information. Until OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 then, may GOD BLESS WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM AMERICA. Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 21, 2008

The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani by Orazio Buttafuoco BOSTON WEST END’S LESSONS: POLITICAL ACTION URBAN ENGAGEMENT

and old enough to watch it LO SAPEVATE CHE … come tumbling down. La nuova amministrazione Berlusconi ha ripreso il The West End is a shadow progetto del ponte sullo stretto di Messina, che era stato of its former self, but some- messo nel dimenticatoio dalla precedente amministrazione how it didn’t all die. The Prodi, che aveva dichiarato che il ponte non era un progetto spirit of what the West End ‘prioritario’. Alcuni persino affermarono che era un progetto was somehow survived the inutile, costoso, e non necessario. Nel frattempo sono impulsion of that working- trascorsi due anni senza far nulla. Per fortuna, I piani erano class neighborhood. stati tutti completati. Ora si spera, se non ci sono intoppi The city actually has one politici, od altro, che i lavori inizino come gia’ annunciato, Buildings razed for of those blue oval signs that cioe’ a meta’ del 2010, con l’obiettivo di inaugurare il ponte Boston’s West End redevel- reads: Welcome to the West ( sullo stretto di Messina) all’inizio dell’anno 2016. Quindi, opment as new museum of End on Staniford Street. Here se nulla, o nessuno, interferisce, fra otto anni (da oggi, 2008) Science rises and there a building was potremo assistere all’inaugurazione del ponte ed all’inizio What really got me inter- saved, but mostly its in Boston’s West End in del traffico stradale e ferroviario. Il contratto con la ested in politics happened as peoples memories. 2008, a shell of its past. compagnia IMPREGILO (l’appaltatore), e’ ancora valido. Il a kid when I met James Could they “West End” a Some say the old West End costo e’ salito a 6 miliardi di euro ($9 billion) ed e’ la piu’ Michael Curley at Boston neighborhood today? Prob- like the billboard says was grande opera infrastrutturale prevista dal nuovo Governo. City Hospital and carried on ably not. We learned from “thrillicious” too. Quel che rimane e’ definire ed aggiornare I dati tecnici a political discussion for that mistake and react dif- (Photo by Sal G.) gia’ esistenti. Sia in Sicilia che in Calabria, le due regioni what was no more than five ferently today to razing direttamente interessate alla costruzione del ponte, c’e’ minutes, the five longest whole neighborhoods. The projects. considerevole entusiasmo. Noi preferiamo attendere e minutes of my life. That and “westendization” actually The West End empowered vedere reali sviluppi positivi, Abbiamo espresso dei dubbi watching the backhoes and saved the North End, South others near and far apart to su queste pagine nel 2006, ma fummo delusi, a dir poco, cranes tear down the old End, and Charlestown. It was not sit back and watch, but quando il Governo Prodi si pronuncio’ nel 2006. Speriamo West End with my father. He a victim of what passed for to act in concert. che il nuovo Governo stavolta non tradisca il popolo del Sud stood close-up watching the the urban renewal at the Standing up and speaking e mantenga I suoi impegni e le sue promesse. destruction and told me how time. out for pieces of land called DID YOU KNOW THAT … politicians declared the area A new Boston was to rise neighborhoods. The new Berlusconi Administration has restored the a slum when it wasn’t. He out of the West End’s ashes The death of the West End project of the Bridge on the Straits of Messina, which had wondered why people didn’t but what actually happened gave life to others. It empow- been dumped by the Prodi Administration which had ruled fight harder to save it and was the West End became a ered others. The crying that the bridge was not a ‘priority’ project. Some individu- cried for its loss. rallying cry to activists in stopped and the people stood als even stated that (the bridge) was useless, costly and I’m young enough to look other Boston neighborhoods tall in defense of the neigh- unnecessary project. Meanwhile, two years have gone by back to see why it happened to fight urban renewal borhood. and nothing has happened. Fortunately the technical plans had been completed. Now we hope, if there aren’t political stopgaps, or other road blocks, that the construction will • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) get underway, as it was announced, in the middle of the year 2010, with the goal to inaugurate the bridge early in Language Arts and Math next five years, as well as lion investment supporting the year 2016. Thus, if nothing, or no-one, interferes, eight have more than doubled to offering access to Interna- guidance, transition sup- years from today (2008) we could witness the inauguration 91% and 84% respectively. tional Baccalaureate to en- port, academic enrichment, of he bridge as well as the flow of traffic, both road or rail- Getting Ready, Getting In, gage students in high-level and financial aid awareness road ones. and Getting Through will college preparatory course and education. Other key The contract with the main contractor, IMPREGILO, is strengthen these efforts by work. We are working with non-profit partners to this still valid. The cost may have risen to 6 billion euro for the creating and expanding a universities and non-profits initiative include ACCESS, largest infrastructural project by (Italy) the new Govern- support network to ensure to improve guidance and col- Bottom Line, The Education ment. What remains to do is to finalize and update the tech- that BPS students (1) get lege counseling to make ap- Resources Institute (TERI), nical data that already exist. The contracts stipulated in ready: are academically pre- plication and admission to Higher Education Resource 2006 are still valid. Both in Sicily and in Calabria, the two pared to succeed in college; college less overwhelming Center, Hyde Square Task Southern Regions directly interested in the construction (2) get in: apply for and gain for students. However, our Force, Private Industry of the bridge, there is considerable enthusiasm. access to higher education, role doesn’t end when a stu- Council, and others. We prefer to wait and see positive developments. We ex- including financial aid; and dent is admitted or enrolled By confronting the issue of pressed some doubts in 2006 on these pages, and were dis- (3) get through: receive the in college. That’s why we will college retention head-on, I appointed, to say the least, when the Prodi Government came support necessary to earn a work with universities to am confident that Boston to power, (and the outcome we know far too well). We hope degree in preparation to en- connect college students to will remain a leader in pub- that the new Government, this time, won’t betray the South- ter the workforce. programs and services to lic education. The City of ern people and keep their commitments and promise. Getting ready involves en- ensure retention and gradu- Boston, along with its part- suring challenging curricu- ation, especially during the ners in higher education lum for every BPS student. critical first year. and the non-profit commu- • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) On this front, BPS is dou- We have secured commit- nity, are committed to estab- bling the number of Ad- ment to these goals from lishing a continuum of sup- How many times do you grants from both Sicily and vanced Placement classes some of the City’s leading port to provide the best pos- really want to hear West Cork, I welcome any- in high schools over the colleges, universities, busi- sible opportunities for our “Dominick, the Italian Don- one who wants to join us, but nesses, and non-profits. The students because today’s key”? I think once is once too I’m against those who sneak Boston Foundation has al- students are the foundation often and Dominick’s a big in or overstay their visa and ready announced a $1 mil- of Boston’s future. name in my family. Hey, plain disappear. what’s the other word for don- What part of the word “ille- key, no, not mule, but the gal” don’t liberals get? word that starts with Jack, Where Do Greyhounds NORTH END remember it now? Retire? Florida, Last year, I must have Castle Island or heard that donkey song two Wollaston Beach? million times. If it starts Now that Question 3 has PRINTING again this year, I will hire passed, soon dog racing in 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 Sarah Palin to take care of Massachusetts will be a thing that jack!@#$. of the past. Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette Just Exactly What is a Also, a thing of the past will Welcoming Community? be the 1,500 jobs it created The other Sunday after in Massachusetts. Quality Printing Mass, there were people col- Soon, I’m sure, we’ll be see- lecting signatures declaring ing greyhounds all over for all your Massachusetts a “Welcoming Wollaston Beach with noth- Community” for immigrants. ing to do in retirement but Commercial and Personal Needs Hey, I have nothing against walk the boulevard. immigrants, but I think they Perhaps, had the NO sup- Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers should be legal before I can porters on that ballot ques- Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations truly welcome them. tion stressed the jobs to be Announcements • Business Forms and Documents Apparently, there is an ef- lost, more voters would have fort by liberal groups to get us saved the jobs. — COMPETITIVE PRICES — to forget about words like “le- Greyhounds are bred to be gal” or “illegal”, but it’s not racers and people need their working with me. jobs. A lose-lose situation for 617-227-8929617-227-8929 As the grandson of immi- all. 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LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts EXTRA Innings The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Your Ad Department by Sal Giarratani MIDDLESEX Division Could Go Docket No. 08P4699EP1 PREACHER ROE, In the Estate of BARBARA A. CUTAIA Here Dodgers Star Dead at 92 Late of NATICK I’m old but I’m not that old. Preacher Roe, In the County of MIDDLESEX the spit balling left hander from the Ozarks Date of Death August 17, 2004 For information and a star pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL about advertising died recently at 92 years old. To all persons interested in the above In the late 40’s and early 50’s when the captioned estate, a petition has been pre- Dodgers were known as the Boys of sented praying that a document purport- in the ing to be the last will of said decedent be Summer, Roe was one of baseball’s leading proved and allowed, and that CHARLES A. Post-Gazette, pitchers. CUTAIA of NATICK in the County of In 1949 when I was just one year old, MIDDLESEX be appointed executor, named call 617-227-8929. in the will to serve with personal surety. Roe led the NL in winning percentage when IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, he went 15-6. In 1951, he did it again with YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE a 22-3 w-l record. Between 1951-1953, he A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA won 44 games and lost only 8. His Dodgers O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be teams went to the World Series three times ON DECEMBER 9, 2008. adored, glorified, loved and preserved In addition, you must file a written affidavit throughout the world now and for- and he was an All – Star every season from of objections to the petition, stating specific ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for 1949-1952. Preacher Roe, right, with Jackie Robinson facts and grounds upon which the objection us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray He never admitted to throwing a spitter and Pee Wee Reese. is based, within thirty (30) days after the for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, return day (or such other time as the court, prayforus.St.Anthony,mostloving until the summer of 1955, a year after re- Another, inductee was Mo Vaughn who on motion with notice to the petitioner, may protector and wonder worker, pray tiring when he fessed up to Sports Illustrated. gave us some great years at Fenway and allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday As he said, “It never bothered me none throw- WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, and by the 8th day your prayer will be Mike Greeenwell who got robbed of the AL ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at answered. It has never been known to ing a spitter. If no one is going to help the pitch- MVP one season. CAMBRIDGE this day, November 5, 2008. fail. Publication must be promised. ers in this game, he’s got to help himself.” My prayers have been answered. The Boston Red Sox also recognized two Marie A. Gardin Favor received. P.G. He came up to the majors in 1944 when famous moments in history: Ted Williams’ Acting Register of Probate A.T.P. he won 13 games and followed that with last at-bat homer in 1960 and Curt 14 the next season. In 1947, he went 4-15 Schilling’s bloody sock in Game 6 at the 2004 and Branch Rickey decided to “steal” him LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ALCS against the NY Yankees. from the Pirates. He had six great years in Thanks, ED Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Brooklyn. He was 19-11 in 1950, the year Eddie Shallow another Post-Gazette colum- The Trial Court The Trial Court my brother was born and that 22-3 season Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court nists sent me an idea for this column. In Department Department in 1951. the year 1941 when Ted Williams hit .406 MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division His career stats over 12 seasons was 127- Docket No. 08P4862EP1 Docket No. 08P4175EP1 had the sacrifice fly rule been in effect it 84 and I admit to never hearing about him would have raised his average up to .416. In the Estate of In the Estate of until his obit showed up in the papers. JANET STONE WIGGINS, AFEEFI A SAAD AKA Once again, thanks to one of my astute also known as Janet S. Wiggins AFEEFI SAAD Sounded like a great pitcher to me. sports fans, I learned something else new. and Jannet S. Wiggins Late of WESTON Earth to Spaceman: Late of FRAMINGHAM In the County of MIDDLESEX By the way, someone told me a story re- In the County of MIDDLESEX Date of Death October 10, 2008 Bruce was a better pitcher. cently about Ted Williams and Yaz was Date of Death October 17, 2008 NOTICE OF PETITION Bill “Spaceman” Lee recently got inducted slated to fishing with him on his boat. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

It certainly was different. they could defeat a winning Yes, it was. team — the Knicks were 6-4 The Boston Celtics game when they took the floor — against the New York Knicks without Garnett who is often — the traditional rivalry be- seen as the key to the emo- tween the two franchises that tions in the locker room. have spent their entire team “It was a good win for us,” histories in their respective said Pierce. “Despite not hav- cities of origin — did have ing Kevin out there for us, some twists and turns to it. guys realize that we can go A major difference with the out there and get the job done norm came early when it was with the guys we have. The announced that Celtics star bench really came through. Kevin Garnett would not play They really came and played since he would be serving a well. We were able to get the one-game suspension result- ball inside and take advan- ing from action in the Celtics tage of it.” overtime victory against the And although Garnett was Milwaukee Bucks in Wiscon- not in the locker room before sin — a game that saw three the game — not even in the Celtics players — including building per NBA rules — per- KG — foul out. haps there was something That meant that for the first prophetic about it all. Judy McDonough, Iron Mike Pusateri, World Champion Tony DeMarco, Representative time this season the Celtics “You know,” said Rivers, “we Martin Walsh, Bobby Wahlberg and Jimmy Melvin. would be without their big thought we had to put a num- A very special person! Mr. Charles “Babe” Long is the Youth Service Officer with the man on the Floor. His re- ber on the board tonight of- Wood. What I can say about the Babe is that District 7 Police Department of East Boston. placement was Brian Scala- fensively and the number was he’s been like a father to me. A WWII Vet- Danny Long is also a great father, and fam- brine — a 6-9 forward out of 110. And we got that. So that eran of the United States Army. A very spe- ily man himself. the University of Southern was good. It was just a really cial person to all.” The Babe!” and wife I would like to send a special “Hello” to our California who is in his sev- good team effort. I thought Shirley entertained the Elite of Boxing, Poli- Brother in Boxing, Stephen B. Acunto of New enth year in the league. that the second quarter when tics, and Society. To me and to all, a special York and compliment him for all of the great Thus far he had been a si- the bench played most of the part of Boxing History. Survived by daughters work he does. lent member of the C’s this minutes — letting Paul Karen Biagini, and Carol Mazzette. The Ring 4, meeting at Lindsey’s in Wareham season, seeing action for just Pierce basically rest the en- Babe worked the corner, of five World Cham- was very well attended. President Mickey over two and a half minutes tire second quarter — was pions. Rocky Marciano, Paul Pender, Archie Finn, Steve Memishian, Chick Rose, Eddie since Opening Night. huge for us. So I’m proud of Moore, Sonny Liston, and Primo Carnera. Fitz, Mike Joyce, Jack Hurley, George But this was to be different. the guys.” Babe owned the Old Mill Lounge, on Maddox, Joe Feeney, Jackie Smith, John This night he would take to There was also another big Plymouth’s waterfront. Babe and close friend O’Brien, Kurt DeCicco, Bobby Franklin, the floor for nearly 21 min- difference on the court. This Patrick “Sonny” McDonough, of the Boston Bobby Bolster, Iron Mike Pusateri, Jerry utes and play a huge role on one came at halftime when Governor’s Council could often be found play- LaFlamme, Ryan Feeney, John Ford, Me defense while scoring eight members of the Boston Bal- ing, a friendly game of cards there. Dickie too! Mickey Finn ran another great meet- points — including a pair of let put on a special per- McDonough, the son of Sonny McDonough ing. A 10 count was given for fallen comrade, three point shots as the formance choreographed by and the Babe have a special bond as did his Charles “Babe” Wood. Green posted a 110-101 vic- Boston Ballet dancer Melissa father Sonny. Babe Wood and his other great Please send our Brother in Boxing Doug tory over the New Yorkers at Hough. Some 14 of the friend Paul Pender managed, and trained me Keefe a card, for recovery from his recent the Garden. The win enabled company’s talented dancers for several proud years of my career. I proudly illness, at 72 Cliff Street, Quincy, MA. 02169. the Celtics to claim their 10th performed a unique tribute to fought for The Babe and Paul Pender. Babe Thank you Chuck Monahan. triumph of the season — the the NBA Champions — which Wood and Paul Pender had a special friend- Welcome to the first Annual Edwina Mar- first team in the NBA to reach also showcased the ability and ship. A very enjoyable part of my life and ca- tin Fund raiser at Lombardo’s in Randolph. a double digit victory total this artistry of various members reer. I would call Babe by telephone, as often What a Great time! World Champion Great year. of the company. as I could through the week just to say Tony DeMarco, Iron Mike Pusateri, Tommy “Scal’s going to help us this “Boston Ballet was very ex- “Hello!” A special man and friend to all. Hello Martini, and myself are here. Jimmy year,” said Celtics coach Doc cited to honor the Celtics with Old Pal. A better man you could not find. A Melvin opened this grand evening. Then Rivers after the game. “He this special performance,” heart of Gold. The Babe is still with us. Re- State Representative Marty Walsh, spoke already has now. He’s such a said artistic director Mikko united with his Brothers in Boxing, in that well. Executive Director Judy McDonough versatile player for us, being Nissinen in a press release. Golden Ring in Heaven refereed by God. of the Edwina Martin House, spoke very el- able to play a couple of posi- “As one of Boston’s home Reunited with the Rock, Paul Pender, and egantly on this project. Several of the tions. Scal can guard the teams, Boston Ballet was all. We all miss you Babe. Our prayers are Alumni, of this program admirably spoke. quicker guy. He hustles and proud and thrilled to honor with you. Our memories are greater from These strong individuals were proudly lis- makes a lot of little plays. the Celtics with a perfor- your presence here on earth. Thank you from tened to, and acknowledged for their accom- What we’re trying to get Scal mance just for them.” your Brothers in Boxing, Ring 4 Boston, and plishments The food was great. Then the to do is just keep the game In addition, Michelina C. all. Services at the Davis Funeral Home, entertainment! It was superb when, Jimmy simple. When you’re open, Cassella, Boston Ballet’s Cen- Manomet were well attended by many Tingle rocked the house. I’m still laughing. shoot it. If not, pass it. Don’t ter for Dance Education in- friends, and family of the Babe. “We miss This guy was a Blast! There’s Bobby try to force it and make things structor, was honored with a you Babe, and we Love you.” Thank you, Wahlberg. You are the best! happen. That’s what the other Heroes Among Us award for and God Bless you. A time for Paul Poirier in New Bedford was four starters are for. And he’s her work with the company’s Let us all say our prayers for James attended by a distinguished alumni of indi- starting to buy into that and I Adaptive Dance program, McCluskey, to have a great injury recovery viduals. We were honored in watching the can see it in his play.” which caters to children with from his injuries suffered the last play of the memorable fight film of the boxing match Paul Pierce, who led the Down syndrome. game, during the Boston College victory over between Paul Poirier and World Champion Celtics with 22 points, also GARDEN GAB: — The #36, is the grandson of Bill McCluskey. Larry Holmes. A list of great people attended. praised Scalabrine. “Scal Celtics swept the season se- Grandfather Bill McCluskey is a former East We’ll start with Paul Poirier, Wife Jill, Iron came off the bench and gave ries with the Knicks last year, Boston resident, and was a top notch Boxer Mike Pusateri, Tony Petronelli, Tommy us a big lift. He was huge.” going 4-0 against the new out of a Golden Age of fighters. You come from Martini, Doug Pendarvis, Tony O’Brien, And this from Eddie House, Yorkers. The C’s are now 15- a great athletic background. Keep up the Paul Walsh, Dennis Marrese, Billy Walsh, who came off the bench to 6 against the Knicks since great work. James McCluskey. Our prayers Mike Luongo, Ed Cabral, Paul Faria, Ebony play just over 20 minutes the 2003-2004 season … Doc are with you. Silva, and many other dignified individuals. while scoring eight points. “I Rivers played with the Knicks Richard Torsney! What a great individual “ I wish you all the best!” felt good for Scal all night. from 1992 to 1995 … The 110 from this world of ours. “Boxing!!!!” Richard You know he played good points was not the most the is a former New England Boxing Champion. defense and hit two big C’s have scored against the He’s also a very successful businessman. I threes. I just felt good for him. Knicks in recent games. The was talking with Richard, and what do you He got his number called and Green and White beat the think this former New England Champion, he was ready. He was a true New Yorkers 111-103 back and National successful business man was professional.” on February 13 at the Gar- doing? Rich is an assistant Cub Scout Mas- And as for the team, House den, the last game prior to the ter of Pack 97 Den 2, of Marshfield. They took stated “we were just trying to All-Star break … Nearly a the Cub Scouts to the Roger Williams Zoo in do our job. There’s been some years ago (Nov. 29, 2007) the Rhode Island for “Snore and Roar!” and on talk about our bench players C’s posted their biggest win Veterans’ Day, he marched along with his and what we can’t do. I think in franchise history against seven-year-old son, Joseph Torsney, at the people fail to remember what the Knicks, defeating them Marshfield Veteran Day Parade. Rich we can do. So I think this 104-59 at the Garden. It Torsney, Your a Real Man, just like former game was good reminder.” was the largest margin of vic- New England Boxing Champion Danny Long, Michael Torsney (Son), Richard Torsney The victory meant some- tory for the Celtics since a who himself devotes a lot of his Police career (Father), Micky Ward, Paul Doyle in thing very special to the 153-107 win over the Balti- to helping the Youth of America. Danny Lowell Celtics since it proved that more Bullets in 1970.