VOL. 113 - NO. 39 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 $.30 A COPY Celebrate October Menino and Flaherty Italian Heritage Month make it to final election in November In the Boston mayoral pre- liminary elections held on Tuesday, September 22nd, Mayor Thomas Menino fin- ished in first place with 50.5 percent of the vote. Michael Flaherty came in second with 24 percent. Councilor America in History Landing of Columbus at Large Sam Yoon’s final Designs created & implemented by Constantino Brumidi (1805-1880) tally ended at 21 percent and the Michelangelo of the United States Capitol South End businessman On Thursday, October 1, with the beautiful American Kevin McCrea got 4 percent. 2009, October Italian Heri- and Italian Anthems and There are 353,683 regis- tage Month starts with an lovely Italian music of the tered voters and (unoffi- opening ceremony at the ages. All are welcome and it cially) 81,641 voted in this State House, the Grand is free and open to the pub- election which is a low 23%. Staircase, 10:30 AM. lic. Refreshments will be The final elections will be Featured at this event is served. Please check out held in November. Remem- the acclaimed Coro-Dante pages 7, 8 and 9 in this ber to get out and vote, ev- Chorus Group which will fill week’s Post-Gazette for a full ery vote counts! the halls of the State House listing of events in October. LaMattina Sails to Victory News Briefs in District 1 Boston City Council Race Sal LaMattina District 1 tember 22nd. Incumbent by Sal Giarratani City Councilor beat chal- LaMattina garnered 5,593 lenger Chris Kulikoski votes, Kulikoski received in the Boston City Council 1,148 votes and Laura Garza rd Like Father, Like Son? race held on Tuesday, Sep- came in 3 with 854 votes. This father-son team needs to find a new shared hobby. Recently, a father and son over in Wisconsin won the championship in differ- ent age divisions for spitting dead crickets. The father won his adult division sending the Mayor’s Column cricket 22 feet, 8 inches. His son won the 9-11 by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston age division spitting a cricket, 10 feet, 5 inches. Boston is becoming a greener city ev- Olympic cyclist Nicole Freedman, we’ve Oh, You Talking to Me? ery day. From the new single stream accomplished a lot in 2009: If a deaf dog barks in a forest and there is no recycling facility in Charlestown to the • We’ve installed five miles of bike one around, does he make a sound? A puppy Boston Nature Center in Mattapan, we’re lanes in the South End, Brighton, Allston, deaf as a doornail over in Australia has been making a continuous effort toward and Dorchester, with more lanes to come taught sign language to know when to sit, lay sustainability. A central component of soon in Roslindale and Franklin Park. down and heel. The owner says your body turning Beantown into Greentown is the The Back Bay will have bike lanes from language, your hand gestures can be read by Boston Bikes Program, which we Kenmore Square to the Public Garden dogs. She did admit though, to get his atten- launched in 2007, and this weekend on Commonwealth Avenue, and Chelsea tion, she has to squirt water on him. Where marks a special celebration of our Street in East Boston will also become

would she be without H20? progress with the largest weekend biker-friendly in the near future. Judge Gets %^$$#& Off cycling celebration on the East Coast. • For the first time, we produced a com- Down in Austin, Texas my home away from The “Boston Cycling Celebration” plete bike map after receiving input th home, a guy got a 30-day jail sentence for con- begins on Saturday the 26 with the from about 200 cyclists. The map in- tempt of court after criticizing the judge in the TD Bank Mayor’s Cup, the first profes- cludes suitability ratings of roads for dif- courthouse’s men’s room. The State District sional cycling race to happen in Boston ferent levels of riders, as well as safety Court released the guy after 2 days in the clink for decades that will feature more than and educational information; 40,000 after the State’s Appeals Court overruled the 100 professional cyclists. Large crowds maps have been distributed around the imposed jail sentence. The Austin American- — some 20,000 spectators are expected City and the map is available on our Web Statesman reported the guy followed the judge — will line the streets of the 0.7 mile site. into the john and called him a “fool.” The judge course that loops upwards of 70 times • Boston is the only city to have re- seemed to over-react. After all, there’s a big around City Hall Plaza as they cheer on placed a car parking spot with a bike difference between a courtroom and a bathroom, former Olympians and national cham- rack (on Massachusetts Avenue near isn’t there? pions. Newbury Street), and we’ve placed 150 Bleach Clothes Not Skin The celebration continues on Sunday bike racks all around the city. My goal when regular cyclists like you and me is to continue placing 250 racks a year, The truth is out according to the New York get a chance to ride through the city in Post (Sept. 9). Michael Jackson used to lighten spaced 300 meters apart, and residents the fifth annual Hub on Wheels. About can request a bike rack anytime. his entire body with Benoquin lotion. He went 6,000 riders will tour of many of Boston’s from dark to tan to fade over time bleaching • When a bike is stolen, we’ve made it diverse neighborhoods. himself. All that talk about a crazy rare disease easier the owner to recover it as soon This celebration underscores the as possible. “Stolen Bike Boston” pro- (Continued on Page 14) strides Boston has made in becoming a bike-friendly city. With the help of former (Continued on Page 15)

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Stirpe by Prof. Edmund JUDGE JOSEPH FERRINO, Ret. Turiello Nostra to Receive Justinian Law Honors A weekly column highlighting some The Justinian Law Society October Italian Heritage of the more interesting aspects of our is proud to present the Month in Massachusetts. He ancestry...our lineage...our roots. first presentation of the contines to provide charitable Justianian Law Society “Life- work; this is what makes CRUCIFIXION time Achievement Award” to him a great candidate for the Last week’s issue was de- ways outside the city walls; Honorable Joseph V. Ferrino “Lifetime Achievment Award”. voted to the ancient Roman in Rome it was the Campus attitude towards crucifixion Esquilinus. The dead body (Ret.). This is a special honor The ceremony will take place and the frequency of its was generally left hanging on for Judge Ferrino who has put on Friday, October 9, 2009 application. This week we the cross for the buzzards. endless volunteer hours in at 6:00 (Social Hour) and learn that three kinds of Burial was forbidden, and a the Justianian Law Society 7:00 Dinner. The event is crosses were most often soldier usually stood guard among many other organiza- black tie optional. Please call used: 1. A “T” shaped cross to enforce the rule. tions. He was also instrumen- 1-978-681-5444 for ticket called the “crux commissa”; Historians tell us that an tal in the dedication of information. 2. A cross as the Christians honorable and distinguished know it, with a projection characteristic of the an- at the top to hold the “titulus” cient Greeks, from the ear- nd (inscription or label) describ- liest times, was their aver- 2 Annual ing the crime that was sion or repugnance toward committed. This kind of torture or mutilation of the cross was called the “crux human body in any manner. immissa”, and 3. The “X” They also tell us that only in Halloween Party shaped (St. Andrew’s) cross, recent times has the rest of In Loving Memory of called the “crux decussata”. Christian Europe elevated The vertical post was called itself to that same level of the “stipes”, and the cross- refinement. It was custom- ROBERT SORRENTINO beam “patibulum”. Crimi- ary for the Greeks to abstain Hosted by the Sorrentino’s Stompers nals generally carried only from insulting or aggravat- Please join us on Satur- available at the door. the cross-beam to the place ing criminals and prisoners day, October 24th at the All proceeds will be do- of execution and not the en- of war who were condemned Hennessy’s Hooley House, nated to the Jimmy Fund. tire cross. to death. They especially located at 25 Union Street, The Jimmy Fund was We are told that during avoided any kind of outra- Boston (near Faneuil Hall founded in 1948 and since crucifixion, it was impos- geous or brutal attacks on Marketplace). then has supported the fight sible to have the entire body women or children. weight held by the nails, The subject of crucifixion There will be appetizers, against cancer in children therefore, a piece of wood is not strange to Christians music and an opportunity and adults at Boston’s Dana– projected from the stipes so nor is it pleasant for anyone drawing. Costumes are op- Farber Cancer Institute, that it partially supported to discuss. We have, how- tional, but strongly encour- helping raise the chances of the weight of the sufferer. ever, learned from these two aged. The party starts at survival for cancer patients Sometimes ropes were used articles on the subject that: 6:00 p.m., and tickets are around the world. to support the impalement 1. During the time of Jesus and at other times the bonds Christ, crucifixions were were used without nails, quite common; 2. Jesus car- EAST BOSTON MAIN STREET leaving the victim to die of ried the entire cross and th hunger and exhaustion. Still not just the cross-beam as 9 Annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade another theory tells us that was the custom at that the position of the arms and time; 3. Christ was crucified the weight of the body on a crux immissa, and for caused death by suffocation. those who forgot, his titulus Sufferers were usually read I.N.R.I. for “Iesus hoisted to the cross after it Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum”, had been set up. Occasion- Jesus of Nazareth, King of ally the victim would be the Jews; 4. The custom of stretched upon the cross breaking the legs was not while it lay on the ground followed in this case; and 5. and then lifted with it. The edict forbidding burial Breaking of the legs in or- was also not followed in this der to hasten death is al- case. luded to by some ancient East Boston Main Streets along with the The following businesses, individuals and authors. The place selected NEXT WEEK: The Early Boston Public Schools Countdown to Kinder- organizations contributed to this year’s for the crucifixions was al- Christian Catacombs garten staff, the East Boston Social Center, event: APAC, Balloon City, Bellino Insurance, YMCA, Little Folks, Head Start, Boston Police Boston Fire Department, State Representa- Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery and MBTA hosted the 9th Annual Countdown tive Carlo Basile, City Councilor Salvatore to Kindergarten parade on Friday, Septem- LaMattina, Cradles to Crayons, District 7 Traditional Burial Plot ber 11. With the help of many groups and Police, East Boston Dental Associates, East individuals and the generosity of local mer- Boston Savings Bank, East Boston District (for 2) Starting at $1500 chants every child in East Boston who is Court, East Boston Health Center, Kairos entering Kindergarten received a back Beauty Salon, L. Manuel Macias, MetLife, pack, school supplies and enjoyed a festive McDonalds, Michael D’Avolio, MP&CO, Rapino

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In Loving Memory of Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 MARK FILIPPO FRATTAROLI 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new, Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly Published weekly by We thought about you yesterday Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, and days before that too, Boston, MA 02113 USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA We think of you in silence POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the and we often speak your name, POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 All we have are memories James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 and your picture in a frame, Vol. 113 - No. 39 Friday, September 25, 2009 Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part, GUEST EDITORIAL God has you in His keeping COLONEL RALPH PETERS we have you our hearts. A TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT Your Loving Family by Edward P. Shallow Being quite familiar with Colonel Ralph Peters now retired from our special armed forces, Ralph Peters is Joseph Assenzo a frequent guest on Fox News; he is also a contributor to the New York Post. The Post is to be commended for REST IN PEACE publishing recent comments Peters has made relative by Sal Giarratani to our status as a nation. Joseph Assenzo of Everett, Massachusetts Rocco and Sons Funeral Home in Everett, If there exists one patriot that compares favorably to passed away on September 15, 2009. A Massachusetts. the late General George S. Patton hero of World War II US Army veteran of WWII, he was a mem- As someone who never reads the Irish in Europe it is Col. Peters. ber of both the DAV and VFW and a lifetime Sports Pages, I missed his passing but I re- I submit his recent comments for the edification of member of the Knights of Columbus #97. member him and his family well — back on the readers of the Post Gazette. He was the husband of the late Josephine those long ago days on Fleet Street in the Eight years ago, fanatical Muslims inspired by Saudi (Ciulla), father of Dennis and wife Susan of North End. Arabian bigotry attacked our homeland. Three thou- Wakefield; Patricia Pastori and her husband The Assenzo-Giarratani connection goes sand American citizens and residents died. We resolved Joe of Medford; brother of Anna Sinagra of back 150 years to Sciacca, Sicily. My grand- that “We The People,” would never forget. Then we the North End; Camille Renzulli of East Bos- mother was Filippa Assenzo and Joe’s great forgot. We learned nothing. Instead of cracking down ton; Lena Assenzo of the North End; Jennie grandfather was my grandmother’s brother. on Islamist extremism, we have excused it. Instead of Ruotalo of Chelsea and the late Mary Riley- The Giarratani family came to Boston’s killing terrorist, we free them. Instead of relentlessly Assenzo. He is also survived by five grand- North End thanks to Joe Assenzo’s great hunting lunatics, we seek to appease them. children and many nieces and nephews. grandfather — forever will these two fami- Instead of acknowledging that radical Islam is the Funeral arrangements were by Salvatore lies be united. problem, we elect a president who blames America, whose idea of freedom is the right for women to suffer in silence behind a veil — and who counts among his mentors and friends those who damm our country or believe that our own government staged the tragedy of Thank You September 11, 2001. Instead of insisting that Islamist hatred and religious To each and everyone, who apartheid have no place in our country, we permit the Saudis to continue funding mosques and madrassahs waited in line for hours. where hating Jews and Christians are preached as essential to Islam. Instead of confronting Saudi hate- To each of you who sent so mongers, our president bows down to the Saudi king. many spiritual enrollments. Instead of recognizing the Saudi-sponsored Ahab cult as the core of the problem, our president blames Israel. To each of you who sent so Instead of asking why Middle Eastern civilization has failed so abjectly, our president suggests that we are many beautiful cards, flowers, the failures. Instead of taking every effective measure to cull infor- fruit baskets, food offerings. mation from terrorists, the current administration threat- ens CIA agents with prosecution for keeping us safe. Those of you who so Instead of taking a firm stand against Islamist graciously donated to our cause fanaticism, we have made a cult of negotiations — as our enemies pursue nuclear weapons; sponsor terror- or your own personal ones … ism; torture, imprison, rape and murder their own citizens — and laugh at us. Instead of pursuing our and especially to each and enemies to the ends of the earth, we help them sue everyone who thought us. (Continued on Page 15) of us that day with whatever you said or did to console our hearts. To all of you we extend our heartfelt “Thank You.” From the family of Gennaro J. (Jerry) Angiulo, Barbara, Frank, Jason, Gennaro Jay and Barbara Jay

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Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING OUT LOUD with Ben Doherty by Sal Giarratani MOST DOCTORS AGAINST INSURANCE PLAN Elderly Drivers, Public Safety Two thirds of all physicians The May indexes soared to Economists caution that and Voter Clout practicing in the Unites new highs led by big caps like the U.S. could experience Bay State drivers 75 and quirements, including the States worry that the new GE, Amazon and Apple. a double dip recession if older would have to pass a American Automobile Asso- medical plan will reduce The DOW rose 1.1% and unemployment and tight mental and physical fitness ciation who are already quality of care and raise NASDAQ and the S&P 500 credit, force consumers to exam to renew their drivers against this compromised health costs. 28% of physi- rose 1.5%. Volume was high curb spending. As federal licenses, under a bill re- bill. Even the AARP says the cians said it would lead to across the board. The con- stimulus spending wanes, leased September 14 by the issue is larger than older better care for seniors and struction group did well, as the economy may struggle to State House Transportation people. 7% declined to answer. They did internets and financials. maintain momentum, as Committee up on Beacon Our legislators up on Bea- say it’s not possible to cut Some Chinese stocks did Americans are pressured by Hill. This piece of legislation con Hill have always seemed $500 billion from Medicare well led by China Fire and debt, tight credit and a weak would address the pressing hesitant about alienating and provide better care Security Group up 1.54 labor market. Households issue of elderly drivers fol- older voters who represent a for seniors. The House plan points to 18.24 in higher vol- trimmed debt at a 1.7% rate lowing a series of serious potent voting bloc. Currently, would reduce Medicare ume of 4 times its normal in the second quarter while accidents involving the eld- there are 332,000 registered spending by $500 billion price. Oracle was down 4% consumer debt fell 6.5% the erly. Under the proposal, the drivers between ages 75 and over 10 years. Over 5 million after quarterly revenue fell Fed said, as Americans con- Registry of Motor Vehicles 96 in the state, out of a total Americans have Alzheimers below expectations. The centrated on cutting debt would be asked to develop in of 4.6 million registered Bay and are on Medicare. There company expects sales to fall and rebuilding savings. The consultation with its medi- State drivers. will be mandatory protocols, as much as 1% or to grow up number of workers filing cal advisory board. As long as our elected offi- long waits, rationing of care, to 2%. 3DTV sales are slow new claims for unemploy- The District of Columbia cials up on Beacon Hill are and infringement on a doc- and there are not enough TV ment fell by 12,000 to 545, reportedly has a government afraid of offending older driv- tor’s right of conscience. It shows to watch. People will 000 a low for this year the role that requires direct par- ers and cave in to lobbyists will be harder and harder to not buy 3DTVs until there is Labor Department reported. ticipation by doctors for older from AAA. or AARP, we will access primary care physi- content and studios are re- The number of people still drivers. Washington, DC never deal directly with the cians. 17% of people with luctant to put out content unemployed rose 129,000 in drivers renewing licenses public safety issues posed by Alzheimers have trouble until there are enough TV’s the week ending September after age 70 must pass a vi- many impaired elderly driv- th finding a primary care phy- available. It’s a chicken and 5 as employers are reluc- sion test and a statement ers on our roads. sician. There are thoughts egg situation and a lot needs tant to hire. The unemploy- from their doctor on their Recently, a state rep from of giving their doctors 10% to be ironed out. ment rate is stuck @9.7% competence to drive. Revere proposed allowing the more on their services. A day after Adobe Systems and expected to top 10%. In Massachusetts, the elderly over age 70 to ride Health care is now rationed, said it would buy Omniture People need to feel more con- new bill would clarify that both the Pike and tunnels as insurance companies al- for $1.8 billion, the web ana- fident in their jobs a doctors and police who call toll-free. When politicians ready ration care and you lytic firm was trading above Bloomberg survey found 1/3 the Registry to report sus- seem apparently more in- may have to wait six months the $21.50 price, a sign that of US households plan to picions of incompetent driv- clined to kiss up to a large for an appointment. Others there may be another bid- trim spending while 58% ers would be immune from voting bloc than to protect think we will benefit from der. A list of potential bidders expect no change. Only 8% lawsuits. Also, drivers of the rest of us from horrible the plan. HR3200 the main are Microsoft Cisco., Google, plan to increase spending any age who had three or drivers out there many of House version includes a pro- IBM and Oracle. Omniture the survey says. The expira- more surchargable acci- whom are elderly, then little vision that sets aside $10 shares rose 26% to $21.88 tion of the $8,000 first time dents would need mandatory will ever be done to make billion to pay for multi-em- and Adobe shares fell homebuyers tax incentives, competency testing. This bill the road safe to drive for the ployee health benefits which 6.4% to 33.35. Omnitures and interest rates at a low does not however call for rest of us. are normally paid by unions. revenue this year is ex- ratio, have helped the recov- mandatory road testing as I am not anti-elderly A lot of plans lost money last pected to rise 20% to $354 ery. Chinese stocks con- many have advocated. Rep- driver. I am a supporter of year and many union plans million, but its 2008 rev- tinue to rise. Rising 11 of 12 resentative Joe Wagner, D- safe roads. There is a valid are under funded and have enue doubled over 2007. sessions, the Shanghai has Chicopee, co-chair of this reason to institute age- the necessary assets to pay Adobe says the deal makes continued it’s up trend. House committee stated based driving requirements 80% of liabilities which the sense as it increases what It’s time to call your their bill was a compromise because driving and age can Federal government lists as they can provide their financial advisor or call me that provides new safe- either be a very pleasant “endangered”. clients. at 617-722-4374. guards while stopping short experience or a deadly one. of mandatory road testing. It is time for a little pro- There are many out there files in courage from our Good Morning, this is Generale Obama Speaking who oppose age-based re- state representatives. by Sal Giarratani National Italian American There is absolutely noth- up not top down. 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The annual Our Lady of Sorrows Procession was held in You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t East Boston on Sunday, September 20, 2009. The forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. procession went through the streets of Jeffries Point, East Boston in honor of the “Lady”. Many devotees Being a pooch and taking what is this sign about? Let Pam Donnaruma was sur- attended the procession also in honor of Our Lady of my daily walks, I noticed my me explain as you already prised to see that sign and on Mount Carmel Church. (Photo by S. Chen) human companion look up at know; I have a position at the that note very proud that her the corner of Hanover and Post-Gazette and I know a grandfather had started this paper and then her dad and Prince Street. You couldn’t little bit about the paper and Fully Insured miss the new sign that has the Donnaruma Family that mother continued this paper Lic #017936 been posted “DONNARUMA has established this busi- until Pam herself took it SQUARE” WOW! That sign ness for the last 114 years. over. My boss doesn’t make looks great, a beautiful color Imagine being in existence a big deal out of this but I do blue and white and how for that many years no for the simple reason it is the many North End residents wonder the street is named only Italian-American paper Heating & Air Conditioning wonder or ask themselves Donnaruma Square. My boss in Boston and she should be Sales, Service & Installation proud and honored that the very street the Post-Gazette is Ken Shallow on has been named after her 617.593.6211 [email protected] family. It was the “Dap” Dap- per O’Neil, the late City LUCIA Councilor who originated R I S T O R A N T E & B A R the sign over 20 years ago. Mysteriously the signed dis- All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei Traditional appeared … it could be hang- Italian Cuisine ing in someone’s home, but my pooch instincts tell me that an oversize truck acci- Donato Frattaroli dently hit it. Thanks to our current City Councilor Sal 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 LaMattina who took notice and made the sign re-appear 617.367.2353 where it belongs. I am proud to work for such — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — a wonderful, dedicated news- paper. BE PROUD MY BOSS Private dining rooms for any occasion YOU EARNED IT, YOU DE- SERVE IT AND YOUR GRAND- [email protected] FATHER, YOUR DAD AND www.luciaboston.com MOM WOULD ALSO BE Bistro • Beer • Wine PROUD OF YOU. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Thomas Roland Medal. Receiving the MassHort Large Gold Medal will be Arabella Symington Dane. Ms. Dane, a former member of the MassHort Board of Trustees and Chairman of the New England Spring Flower Show, is past chair- man of the Board of Trust- ees of the American Horti- cultural Society. She is also past chairman of the Garden Club Federation of Massa- chusetts and a noted flower arranger. Seven other Gold and Sil- ver Medals will also be pre- sented at the event, includ- ing Gold Medals to Dr. Rob- ert Cook, Director of the Arnold Arboretum; Maureen Horn, Librarian at the MHS; MassHort Society Board of Trustees members welcomed Peter Sadeck, President of guests to the recent all-day seminar. Left to right: Presi- Peter Sadeck Landscaping; dent Betsy Ridge Madsen, Holly Perry, and Joe Kunkel. and Mark Sellew, President (Photo © Hilda M. Morrill) of Prides Corner Farm. Silver Medals will be MHS Librarian, Maureen Horn of Natick, second from Botanical Garden in Booth- awarded to the Bemis fam- right, a “2009 Honorary Medals Honoree,” is pictured bay, Maine; Roger Swain, ily of Bemis Farms Nursery; with, left to right, Kathy Dowd of St. Louis, John Cronin “the man in the red sus- Dr. Brian Maynard, Professor and Mike McDonough, both of Milton. penders” and former host of and Chair, Dept. of Horticul- (Photo © Hilda M. Morrill) PBS’s “Victory Garden; ture, Univ. of Rhode Island; Wayne Mezitt, of Weston and Peter and Leslie Van flower show event in Boston enthusiasts for an elegant Nurseries in Hopkinton; and Berkum, co-founders and and the hiring of Carolyn first peek at the show. the MHS’ own Joe Kunkel, a owners of Van Berkum Weston, the former MHS Each day from 2-3:30p.m. past President of the Peren- Nursery. flower show director who has and 4-5:30 p.m., visitors to nial Plant Association, The public is invited to the directed 12 consecutive the Show can delight in an among many other accom- gala dinner, which will in- flower shows in New En- afternoon English tea at the plishments. clude a keynote address by gland. Under her direction, Aura Restaurant in the Sea- For members of “The So- Mr. Armitage. Proceeds from the “2010 Boston Flower & port Hotel across the street cially Set,” exciting an- this event will be used for Garden Show” is blossoming from the show (separate ad- Stephanie Cohen, known nouncements of the day the maintenance and im- anew with the theme, “A mission ticket). as the “Perennial Diva,” were made by Betsy Ridge provement of the gardens at Feast for the Senses.” “Each week, we are adding autographs copies of her Madsen, President of the Elm Bank. For ticket infor- “We are delighted to wel- more and more elements to book “The Perennial MHS Board of Trustees, and mation, call 617-933-4900. come the Massachusetts this event to truly make it a Gardener’s Design Primer.” Joe Kunkel, the Interim Ex- We were also delighted to Horticultural Society to the flower and garden spectacu- (Photo © Hilda M. Morrill) ecutive Director. learn that the “2010 Boston Boston Flower & Garden lar like never before,” said On October 1, MassHort Flower & Garden Show” will Show in 2010,” said Weston. Weston. For on-going up- A sold-out crowd recently will continue its almost cen- include “Blooms!” presented BLOOMS!, which made its dates, visitors can visit enjoyed a day of learning, tury-long tradition of honor- by MassHort. The spring debut in the lobbies of major www.thebostonflowershow.com. socializing, networking and ing superior achievements spectacular will feature a businesses within Boston’s For more than a century, garden strolls at Elm Bank in horticulture when Elm “Gala Preview Party,” “Gar- Financial District in March New Englanders have rel- in Wellesley, the home of Bank hosts the “2009 Hon- den Teas,” major garden ex- 2009, incorporates floral de- ished in the spectacular the Massachusetts Horticul- orary Medals Dinner,” from hibits, competitions, and sign competitions sponsored sights and scents of a major tural Society (MHS). The 6-9 p.m., with the University more. It’s a double-win for by both MHS and GCFM, dis- flower show in Boston. When event, which included very of Georgia’s Allan Armitage gardening enthusiasts and plays by Ikebana Interna- a flower show did not take sociable coffee breaks and a receiving the George Robert generations of New England- tional, amateur horticulture place in 2009, the Paragon delicious boxed lunch, was White Medal of Honor. ers who have cherished the competitions and exhibits by Group made the decision to titled “Creating a Garden for The Jackson Dawson region’s annual rite of garden clubs and regional step in and bring a new show Multi-Season Interest” and Award will go to Pierre Ben- spring. plant societies, according to to life. To learn more about was sponsored by the Peren- nerup, president of Sunny The MHS and Garden Club MHS Board of Trustees the Paragon Group, visit nial Plant Association and Border Nurseries, one of the Federation of Massachusetts President Betsy Madsen. www.paragonexpo.com. the MHS. leading producers of peren- Inc. (GCFM) will coordinate “BLOOMS! is a special ad- Founded in 1829, the Mas- Among the noted speakers nial plants for the northeast. the floral design and ama- dition to the Boston Flower sachusetts Horticultural were: Adrian Bloom, from Also to be honored is teur horticulture competi- & Garden Show which en- Society is a member-sup- Blooms of Bressingham in Holly Shimizu, Executive Di- tions, plant society displays courages individuals, garden ported organization that is England; Stephanie Cohen, rector of the U.S. Botanic and provide several speakers clubs and plant societies dedicated to encouraging The Perennial Diva; William Garden in Washington, D.C. for the show’s lecture pro- to show the very best of what and improving the science Cullina, from Coastal Maine Ms. Shimizu will receive the gram. “The Boston Flower & can be grown by non-profes- and practice of horticulture Garden Show” will be held sionals,” Ms. Madsen ex- and developing the public’s March 24-28 at the Sea- plained. The Massachusetts enjoyment, appreciation, port World Trade Center in Horticultural Society and the and understanding of plants Mattéo Gallo Boston. Garden Club Federation of and the environment. For In May, the Paragon Massachusetts will offer more information visit Group, event specialists for interpretive tours of the www.MassHort.org. o Appraisals many consumer exhibitions BLOOMS! activities, includ- Enjoy! in the region, announced ing an explanation of judg- (Be sure to visit Hilda Sales & Rentals the return of a premiere ing criteria. Morrill’s gardening Web site, “The Gala Preview Party” www.bostongardens.com. • DIAMONDS kicks off the Boston Flower In addition to events covered Real Estate ROLEX & Garden Show on the eve and reported by the columnist, ESTATE JEWELRY of its public opening. Several “The Socially Set” is compiled horticultural non-profit orga- from various other sources Bought & Sold 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 nizations will benefit from such as news and press re- Jewelers Exch. Bldg. (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 this fundraiser, which brings leases, PRNewswire services, Jim (617) 263-7766 together hundreds of garden etc.) POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Page 7 2009 October Italian Heritage Month Calendar of Events Post Office Box 185, Medford, MA 02155-0185 ■ [email protected] 617-499-7955 ■ www.ItalianHeritageMonth.com OCTOBER IS ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH COMMITTEE Honorary Chairman Rina Crugnale Burgey, Co-Director of Public Relations Dr. Liborio Stellino, Consul General of Italy, Anna Quadri, Co-Director of Public Relations Dr. Stephen Maio, Chairman Dr. Spencer DiScala, Historian Cav. Kevin A. Caira, President Jim DiStefano, State President OSIA, Director Cecile Bianco, Vice President for Administration Hon. Joseph V. Ferrino, Chairman Emeritus Salvatore Bramante, Vice President Fiscal Affairs Hon. Peter W. Agnes, Jr., Chairman Emeritus Lucia Clark, Recording Secretary Comm. Lino Rullo, President Emeritus Dr. John Christoforo, Director of Education

America in History Landing of Columbus Designs created & implemented by Constantino Brumidi (1805-1880) the Michelangelo of the United States Capitol

Thursday, The Annual Kick-off event this year will be held at the Grand Staircase of the State House from10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attend with friends and family and show your Grand Staircase, State House, Boston, MA October 1 support for October Italian Heritage Month! A proclamation by Governor Deval Patrick will be read. Honored Guest: Consul General of Italy, Dr. Liborio Stellino. Contacts: Dr. Stephen Maio (781) 245-6536 A wonderful program has been planned, so please join us! Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Kevin Caira (978) 657-7734, Lino Rullo (781) 862-1633, Hon. Joseph Ferrino (617) 569-2110

Deadline C.A.S.IT. joins with the Consulate General of Italy to sponsor a poster and essay contest celebrating the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei. The contest for C.A.S.IT. October 15 students of elementary through high school age offers prizes from $50 to $250. Selected winners will be invited to join Dr. Carlo Cipollone at a special exhibit of [email protected] Galileo’s instruments at Harvard University. The contest deadline is October 15th so top prize winners can be recognized at the Harvard University Galileo Conference the following week. Teachers affiliated with C.A.S.IT. will be notified of contest guidelines by mail. Other interested parties may contact C.A.S.IT. for a copy of the guidelines at [email protected]. C.A.S.IT. will also be present at the annual conference of the Massachusetts Foreign Language Association held in Sturbridge at the Host Hotel on October 30th and 31st. Materials and other resources for teachers of Italian will be available in the Exhibition Hall.

Months of Participate in the October Italian Heritage Month Committee’s Essay Contest! Middle School & High School students write a 300 word essay on the “Contributions Mail essays to 473 Appleton St., October, November Made by Italians or Italian Americans to World Civilization”. Prizes, cash awards and certificate of participation. Essays are due by Dec. 1, 2009. Arlington, MA 02476 Contact: John Christoforo: [email protected].

Tuesday, Italian Language Classes, beginner. Fall Session, September 2009 REGISTRATION TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 at 7-8:30 p.m. Realty World Advantage Office September 22 to Realty World Advantage Office, 880 Boston Rd., Billerica. Sponsored by the Sons of Italy Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584. 880 Boston Rd., Billerica, MA Contact: Betty November 24 Sarcia (781) 932-8203 [email protected] Saturday, Club Italia is hosting their Annual Dinner Dance. Dinner and Dancing Italian Style! 7:00 p.m. $65.00 per person. Montvale Plaza, 54 Montvale Ave., Stoneham, September 26 Contact: Alberto Mustone (617) 320-6437 [email protected]

Saturday, Chicken Barbeque. 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Sponsored by OSIA Marlboro Lodge #240. Refreshments. $10.00 adults, $5.00 children. Italian American Veterans Post September 26 111 Neil Street, Marlboro, MA Contact: Frances Brescia (508) 485-4312

Saturday, The Sunny Skies of Italy sung by acclaimed soprano, Ruth Harcovitz. Neapolitan songs and operatic arias. 3 p.m. Refreshments served. Free and open to the public. Haverhill Chamber of Commerce September 27 Join us at our Italian Festival in downtown Haverhill. Music, Food and Games. Sponsored by the Sons of Italy Victor Emanuel Lodge #1646 of Haverhill. Washington St., Haverhill Contact: Leanne Eastman (978) 373-5663 [email protected]

Sunday, Pomeriggio Italiano 4:00 p.m. Once again Lucia Clark invites you to spend an Italian afternoon at her house in Boxford in celebration of our Italian Heritage. Call or email Lucia for reservations and September 27 She’ll have Italian food and drinks, films and music, bocce and Italian cards games. A donation for the October Italian Heritage Month is suggested. directions: [email protected] (H) 978-769-5040 (C) 781-883-2946

Wednesday, Travel and Cruise Night. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Travel show with representation from several cruise lines and vacation companies. Mediterranean and Caribbean Cruises, Orsogna Plaza, 316 Main St. Everett, MA September 30 Coastal Cruise Lines, etc. Sponsored by Orsogna Women’s Club and Mystic Valley Travel. Refreshments. Free admission. Contacts: Rita Cornello and Sara Sagarese (781) 396-0710 [email protected] Wednesday, Italian Book Club: The Saint of Lost Things by Chris Castellani 6:30 p.m. It is 1953 in the tight-knit Italian neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware. In the shadow of Center for Italian Culture (4th floor) September 30 St. Anthony’s Church, named for the patron saint of lost things, lives the Grasso family. Maddalena and Antonio express the emotions of many new immigrants — Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library, longing for home, family and olive groves; dreaming about the seemingly endless opportunity in the land of the American Dream. Castellani’s book continues the Fitchburg State College discussion begun with Sogni d’Oro’s oral history project. Facilitated by professor Susan Williams. Admission: free. Sponsored by the Center for Italian Culture at Contact: Michèle Wronski [email protected] Fitchburg State College.

Entire month of Lee Library display of Italian American & History of G. Marconi Lodge #1620. Mon.-Wed.-Fri. (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Tues.-Thurs. (10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.) Books, Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee, MA October pictures, pamphlets, trophies, artifacts. Includes the great immigration from 1880 -1923. Sponsored by the OSIA — G. Marconi Lodge #1620. Contact: Stephen A. Cozzaglio (413) 243-3204 Sacozzaglioyahoo.com Thursday, The Sunny Skies of Italy sung by acclaimed soprano, Ruth Harcovitz. Neapolitan songs and operatic arias. 1:00 p.m. Adams Senior Center, 20 East St., October 1 Adams, MA Contact: (413) 743-8333 [email protected]

Thursday, Kiwanian of the Year, Nicholas Moscaritolo, East Boston Club. Hyatt Harborside Boston, Harborside Drive, October 1 Social Hour. 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. $60.00 per person. Black Tie optional. RSVP Logan Airport, East Boston Contact: Buddy Mangini (617) 650-3442

Thursday, Oct. 1 and Antonio Meucci—Inventor of the Telephone. Time: 8:30 p.m. (Monday & Thursday) Comcast Cable TV in English, Easton, MA. The cultural programs are also For information, call Andrea Urdi, Producer: Monday, October 5 rebroadcast in Brockton, Stoughton, Avon, Reinham. Speaker: Orazio Z. Buttafuoco. Sponsored by OSIA John A. Volpe Mixed Lodge #2677. (508) 238-4238 or Orazio: (781) 331-4256

Friday, “Omaggio Alla Musica Italiana” 7:30 p.m. with Leonardo Ciampa, composer & pianist; Bülent Güneralp, bass-baritone; Olga Lisovskaya, coloratura soprano. Program Dante Alighieri Society Cultural Center October 2 will include the World Première of an Italian song cycle by Mr. Ciampa based on Dante’s Vita Nuova, also selections from opera, Broadway, pop and Neapolitan 41 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA songs. Free admission. Donations appreciated. (617) 876-5160 Saturday, “Festa Del Raccolto (Harvest Festival)”. 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. A dinner dance with music, door prize, 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by the Burlington SOI Lodge. Crestview, 36 Montvale Ave. Woburn, MA October 3 Tickets are $45.00 by reservation only. Contact: Joanne Squires/Marie Patrick at (781) 245-8255, Rhoda (781) 229-5752 [email protected]

Saturday, Anniversary Dinner Dance. Celebration of the Augusta Boston Club. A night of Italian music and Italian food. High Achievement Award will be presented to a Spinelli’s Function Facility, Route 1 South, October 3 deserving recipient and a scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student going to college. Music by the Italian Connection. Time: 6:30 p.m. Ticket Price $65. Lynnfield, MA Contacts: Sam Pustizzi (781) 667-7776, Andrea Costa (781) 662-2752 Saturday, “The Revelation to Ti Jean”, A presentation by Dr. Benedict Giamo, Professor of American Studies at Notre Dame University and Author of Kerouac, the Word and Lowell National Historical Park, Visitor’s October 3 the Way. 2:00 p.m. In observance of the 50th Anniversary of the publication of Doctor Sax. Center, 246 Market Street, Lowell Saturday, 74th Annual Columbus Day Dinner Dance. 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by OSIA Lawrence Lodge #902. Catered dinner dance with music and an Italian meal. A special Sons of Italy, 155 Marston St., Lawrence, MA October 3 “Couple of the Year” will be honored. $30.00 per person. Armand (781) 688-2258, Larry (978) 683-2220 [email protected]

Sunday, Grand Lodge Bocce Tournament at the OSIA Watertown Lodge beginning at 9:00 a.m. Entry fee $70.00 per team, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and Grand Lodge of Massachusetts OSIA October 4 prizes to the winning teams. (617) 489-5234

Sunday, Photo Exhibit. Daily from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Through Saturday, October 31st. Exhibit features a collection of Italian posters from the ’50s and ’60s. Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St., October 4 Co-sponsored by Sons of Italy – Lawrence Lodge #902 and the St. Alfio Society. Light refreshments. Free and open to the public. Lawrence, MA (Gallery located on 3rd floor). Contact: Armand Buonanno (978) 688-2258 [email protected] Sunday, Live Broadcast: 1-2 p.m. Radio station AM 1460, Brockton, MA. Topic: entertainment—Italian contributions from Frank Sinatra to Al Martino, etc. Special guest: For information, call Andrea Urdi, Producer: October 4 Orazio Z. Buttafuoco. Sponsor: ITALIA OGGI (Italy today), in Italian. (508) 238-4238 Sunday, Roslindale Day Parade 1 p.m. Organized by the Roslindale Day Committee. Washington Street, Roslindale. OSIA Sgt. Guido Petrilli Lodge #1606 will sponsor a float Contact: Ron Crowell (617) 323-1600 October 4 Refreshments served after the Parade at the Sons of Italy Sgt. Guido Petrilli Lodge. Free and open to the public. Monday, The Great Italian Poets. 7 p.m. A panoramic journey of Italian poets, from Dante to modern poets, read in Italian and English translation, followed by a brief Lincoln Hall, 561 Main Street, Boxford, MA October 5 discussion in which the public is encouraged to participate. Sponsored by the Boxford Town Library and the Boxford Cultural Arts Council. Refreshments served. Contact: Diane Giarusso (978) 887-7323 [email protected] Lucia Clark: (978) 769-4050 [email protected] Monday, Italian Night Dinner. 6:30 p.m. Pot Luck Italian Dinner. Sponsored by OSIA, Veturia Romana Lodge #1200 of Salem. $10.00 per person. Christopher Columbus Club, October 5 24 Margin Street, Salem, MA Contact: Rosemarie Connell (978) 745-2560

Monday, Oct. 5, and Exploration and discoveries. The contributions of Italian explorers on behalf of European Powers. Broadcast days: Monday at 9:00 a.m., Friday at 6:00 p.m. Announcer & Executive Producer: Friday, October 9 The show is broadcast in Italian. Comcast Cable TV in Italian, Weymouth, MA, Channel 10. Sponsor: “PROGRAMMA ITALO AMERICANO”. Orazio Z. Buttafuoco (781) 331-4256

Tuesday, The Bicycle Runner – A reading by Gwen Romagnoli from the book by G. Franco Romagnoli. 7:00 p.m. The Bicycle Runner is a memoir of the early life of Franco Medford Public Library, 111 High St. (Rt. 60 in October 6 Romagnoli, a writer on Italian culture and cuisine and host of the PBS series The Romagnolis’ Table. Sponsored by the Medford Public Library. Refreshments. Medford Square) Contact: Barbara Kerr, Free and open to the public. Assistant Director of the Medford Public Library (781) 395-7950 www.medfordlibrary.org Tuesday, The Sunny Skies of Italy sung by acclaimed soprano, Ruth Harcovitz. Neapolitan songs and operatic arias. 2:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. 1344 Hyde Park Ave., Hyde Park October 6 Contact: Ruth Harcovitz (781) 433-0660 [email protected] This calendar is current as of the date of this printing. For updates and further information, please visit www.ItalianHeritageMonth.com or call the contact individual listed for each event.

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Tuesday, The Italian Americans (1977, 90 min) 3:00 p.m. Documentary film. Free and open to the public. West End Branch Boston Public Library, October 6 151 Cambridge St., Boston (617) 523-3957 Thursday, The Sunny Skies of Italy sung by acclaimed soprano, Ruth Harcovitz. Neapolitan songs and operatic arias. 2:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 420 Reservoir Ave., Revere, MA October 8 Contact: Ruth Harcovitz (781) 433-0660 [email protected]

Thursday, That’s Amore. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Showtime at 8:00 p.m. Tribute to such Italian American singers as Dean Martin, Louis Prima, Frankie Valli. Kowloon Restaurant, 948 Broadway (Rte. 1) October 8 $35.00 per person includes dinner/show/dance. Saugus. Contact: Pat Benti (617) 291-3619 (781) 233-0077 [email protected]

Thursday, Mystery Trip. 8:15 p.m. Trip includes luncheon, afternoon mystery ride & activities—transportation via deluxe motor coach. Departs from VFW Hall, 310 Trapelo Road, October 8 Sponsored by OSIA Maria Montessori Lodge#1744 of Belmont. Refreshments. $60.00 per person. Belmont, MA. Marie Bortone (617) 244-2015

Thursday, Oct. 8 and Five Italians (out of 10) who contributed to the progress of mankind. Broadcast: 8:30 p.m. (M. & Th.) Comcast Cable TV in English, Easton, MA. The cultural programs For information, call Andrea Urdi, Producer: Monday, Oct. 12 are also rebroadcast in Brockton, Stoughton, Avon, Reinham. Speaker: Orazio Z. Buttafuoco. Sponsored by OSIA John A. Volpe Mixed Lodge #2677. (508) 238-4238 or Orazio: (781)331-4256

Friday, First presentation of the Justinian Law Society Lifetime Achievement Award honoring the Honorable Joseph V. Ferrino. Music by Al Vega Orchestra. Lombardo’s, Randolph, MA. October 9 Black tie optional. 6:00 p.m. Social hour; 7:00 p.m. Dinner. $65 per person. Contact Justinian President Mario Capano, (781) 599-6056-ext.1 [email protected] Saturday, Sons of Italy Dinner with the Lowell Devils. Join us for an Italian dinner and enjoy a Lowell Devils hockey game. Sponsored by the Billerica, Wilmington and Woburn Tsongas Arena, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way October 10 Ladies Sons of Italy Lodges Dinner 4:45 p.m Tickets: $30 per person.. Lowell, MA. Call Lisa Luther (978) 667-1848 Saturday, L’ Arte della Danza: Ieri, Oggi e Domani. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Lyrics from New York, Boston and Sicily. $26.00 per person. Refreshments served. The Chevalier Theatre, 30 Forest Street, October 10 Sponsored by the Federazione Siciliana del Massachusetts. Medford, MA. Contact: Joanna Bonomo at (781) 461-9950 [email protected]

Sunday, Columbus Day Parade: 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Italian dinner, featuring Providence’s Stephen Palumbo for entertainment. Sponsored by Shrewsbury Street Area Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, October 11 Merchants Association. $25.00 per ticket. Also included in this week’s events is a Bocce Tournament. Wednesday through Saturday with the Finals on October 11, 53 East Central St., Worcester, MA 2009. Public school Columbus Day poster contest. To the top 10 winners savings bonds and 200 T-Shirts to the participants. Contact: Mark J. Mobilio (508) 752-2532 [email protected] Sunday, Book presentation “North End” by author Alex Goldfeld. Introduction by Professor Spencer Di Scala, President of the Dante Alighieri Society. A lecture and Dante Alighieri Society Cultural Center, October 11 discussion will follow by author Goldfeld. Books will be available at the event. Begins at 5:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. 41 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 876-5160

Sunday, Columbus Day Parade in the historical North End of Boston. The parade will assemble at City Hall Plaza on the Cambridge Street side beginning at 11:00 am. The City Hall Plaza on the Cambridge Street side, October 11 Sons of Italy and members of the Italian Heritage Committee will be in the 3rd Division. The parade will kick-off at 1:00 pm sharp and proceed past Christopher Boston, MA. For information call the Grand Columbus Park on the waterfront and through the North End. Lodge of Massachusetts at (617) 489-5234

Sunday, Live Broadcast:, 1-2 p.m. Radio station AM 1460.Topic: Entertainment—Italian showmen, from Enzo Stuart to Jerry Vale, et. al. (Mario Lanza). For address & Info. Call Andrea Urdi, October 11 Special guest: Orazio Z. Buttafuoco. Sponsor: ITALIA OGGI (Italy today), in Italian. Producer: (508) 238-4238

Monday, Evening of Italian Song 6:00 p.m. Audience joins in singing old and new Italian songs. Special thanks to Filippo and Anna Frattaroli who provide the beautiful Filippo’s Ristorante, 283 Causeway St. October 12 Filippo’s Ristorante, and delicious Italian food and wine for the Pirandello Scholarship Fund. Reservations must be made by calling Boston’s North End. Contact: Rosario Cascio Rosario at (617) 569-7388. Proceeds go to Pirandello Scholarship Fund. $25 member, $35 non-members. (617) 569-7388 for reservations Monday, The Sunny Skies of Italy sung by acclaimed soprano, Ruth Harcovitz. Neapolitan songs and operatic arias. 2:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 933 Central St., Framingham, MA. Contact October 12 (781) 433-0660 [email protected] Monday, Columbus Day Spaghetti Dinner. Bocce 4:00 p.m. Dinner 6:15 p.m. Our Bocce courts will be open for open Bocce play between 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. followed by Richard A. Simmons, Lodge President October 12 a spaghetti & meatball dinner at 6:15 p.m. To be held at the Columbia Cultural Center, 775 John Quincy Adams Rd., Taunton. $10.00 per person. (508) 824-7268 Sponsored by OSIA Columbia Lodge #540 of Tauntion. [email protected]

Monday, October 12 UNICO is sponsoring the “Taste of Italy” at the Eastover Resort starting at 6:30 p.m. For info: Richard Gregory (413) 442-8936 Monday, Oct. 12 and History of Colonial America and Italian contributions. (Wed.) Broadcast days: Mon., at 9 a.m., Fri., at 6 p.m. Comcast Cable TV in Italian, Weymouth, MA, Announcer & Executive Producer: Friday, October 16 Channel 10. Sponsor: “PROGRAMMA ITALO AMERICANO”. Orazio Z. Buttafuoco (781) 331-4256. Tuesday, Film: Big Night (1977, 109 min.) 3:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. West End Branch Boston Public Library, October 13 151 Cambridge St., Boston (617) 523-3957 Wednesday, Sun, Light, Water, Flowers—exhibition of paintings by Rosetta Nasisi. The exhibition will continue through November 18, 2009. Consulate General of Italy October 14 Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Thursday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. 600 Atlantic Ave., (Federal Reserve Building) 17th Floor, Boston, MA RSVP (617) 722-9201 [email protected]

Wednesday, Beginning Italian Utilizing the Sheltered Approach 11:00 AM – 12:00 noon. Class size limited to 20, seven weeks. Tuition: $50.00. The $50.00 will be contributed to 317 Hanover Street, 2nd Floor, Boston October 14 Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women. Tax deductible. The Sheltered Foreign Language Approach is a customized program tailored to teaching To register please e-mail foreign language specifically for adults. This approach is based on research conducted by Cummins and Krashen who indicated that adults learners benefit from [email protected] using visual as well as auditory materials when learning a new language. Mr. Trifiletti has prepared his own teaching materials.

Thursday, The Sunny Skies of Italy sung by acclaimed soprano, Ruth Harcovitz. Neapolitan songs and operatic arias. 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Stoneham Public Library, 431 Main St., October 15 Stoneham, MA. Contact (781) 438-1324 [email protected]

Thursday, America Dreaming: Joys and Sorrows of Little Italy. 5:30 p.m. Though many common themes run throughout stories of the “immigrant experience,” no single story Kent Recital Hall (Conlon Music) October 15 defines it. Each immigrant, each community, tells his or her own great American tale, informed by tradition and expectation, family and geography, hope and loss. Fitchburg State College, In this presentation, novelist Christopher Castellani will read excerpts from his novel The Saint of Lost Things, set in an Italian-American community in 1953, and 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg, MA discuss its inspirations and backstory. The novel is the second in a trilogy that began with A Kiss From Maddalena, set in Italy during World War II, and will end with Contact: Mary Chapin Durling (978) 665-3709 a forthcoming novel set in the mid-1990s. Come prepared to share your own stories, and to ask questions about both the novels themselves and the writing process. [email protected] Facilitated by Professor Susan Williams. Potluck dessert reception. $10/general public; $7/faculty, staff and seniors; $5/FSC students (at the door). Free with CenterStage membership card.

Thursday, Oct. 15 and Charles Joseph Bonaparte—Frank Capra: Two great contributors to America. Broadcast: 8:30 p.m. (M. & Th.) Comcast Cable TV in English, Easton, MA. The cultural For information, call Andrea Urdi, Producer: Monday, Oct. 19 programs are also rebroadcast in Brockton, Stoughton, Avon, Reinham. Speaker: Orazio Z. Buttafuoco. Sponsored by OSIA. John A. Volpe Mixed Lodge #2627. (508) 238-4238 or Orazio: (781) 331-4256

Friday, Porchetta Night. 7 p.m. Dinner and dancing. Dinner includes salad, soup, pasta, porchetta, roasted potatoes, dessert and coffee. $22.00 per person. Natick Sons of Italy, 37 Washington Ave., October 16 Sponsored by OSIA Francesco De Santis Lodge #1411 of Natick. Natick. Contact Ben Polagruto (508) 653-5619

Friday, Sicilia Mondo honors Dottore Liborio Stellino, Consul General of Italy in Boston as Man of the Year. 6:30 p.m. 9th Anniversary Dinner-Dance; $50 per person; Post 440, California St., Newton, MA Contact: October 16 Music by Enzo Amara. Maria’s Catering. Antonio LoNigro, President (339) 206-0817 Enzo Amara, Secretary (617) 650-2152

Friday, Italians and Food: Cultural Meanings and Stereotypes, Past and Present. 11:00 pm. - 12:15 p.m. a talk by Maria Concetta Costantini, a visiting scholar from Italy, Salem State College, Central Campus, October 16 University of Chieti - Pescara. Dr. Costantini will explore the way Italians are associated with habits of food preparation and consumption (especially abroad), the Martin Luther King Room, 352 Lafayette St., way they construct their idenity in relation to food and the extent to which cooking and eating habits are changing in Italy (a change that is not easily perceived Salem, MA - Anna Rocca: (978) 542-7106 abroad). Refreshments. Free and open to the public. [email protected]

Saturday, Worcester Sons of Italy Columbus Day Dinner Dance. Cocktails 6:30 and Dinner to follow. $45.00 per person. Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St., Suite A, October 17 Worcester, Kevin Mercadante (508) 757-0050

Saturday, Porchetta Party. 7:00 p.m. Full course dinner featuring Porchetta with DJ entertainment. $40.00 per person. Refreshments. Appian Club, 42 C-4 Pleasant St., Stoneham. October 17 John De Leo (781) 391-5173 [email protected]

Saturday, Joe Petrosino: A Centennial Celebration of the Legendary Police Detective. 5:00 p.m. Artistic Director: Luisa Marino, special guest: the Honorable Nino Melito, Dante Alighieri Society Cultural Center, October 17 Grand nephew of Joe Petrosino. 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA For tickets: (617) 876-5160 (617) 772-9409 (617) 868-6846

Saturday, Pasta Dinner & Dancing. 7:00 p.m. Pasta dinner including meatballs, sausage, salad, bread and desserts. Bar will also be available. Dancing to follow dinner. 88 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Hingham October 17 Sponsored by OSIA South Shore Men & Ladies Lodge (Hingham) $20.00 per person. Contact: John Argiro (781) 659-5836 [email protected] Saturday, The Italian Songbook: 1,000 Years of Italian Life and Legends by The Emiliano Loconsolo Ensemble. 8:00 p.m. Cost: $12 advance / $15.00 day of show. Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad Street, October 17 Refreshments. Cumberland, RI. Contact: Emiliano Loconsolo [email protected]

Saturday, The XVIII Annual Dinner Dance of the Federation of Abruzzesi Organizations (FAA/USA). 6:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fine dining complete with wine, music and Filippo’s Restaurant, 283 Causeway St. October 17 dancing. The Gold Medal will be awarded to a deserving member of the community. Gold pins will be awarded to distinctive members of each Abruzzese Organization; Boston. Rosetta Romagnoli (617) 924-7641 and a Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student. Donation: $65.00 per person. Domenico Susi (617) 742-2791 or [email protected] Saturday, 2nd Annual Pre-Halloween Party 6:00 p.m. Event benefits St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Refreshments – Raffles. Sons of Italy, 155 Marston St., Lawrence, MA October 17 Sponsored by Sons of Italy – Lawrence Lodge #902. $15.00 per person. (978) 688-2258 Saturday, Columbus Day Dinner Dance, 6:00 p.m. sponsored by the OSIA Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena Sons of Italy Lodge #169 of Fitchburg. Monoosnock Country Club, 40 Monoosnock October 17 Donation is $25.00 per person. Ave., Leominster, MA. For tickets call Sylvia Poirier (978) 582-6423 or (978) 582-6423

Sunday, The Great Italian Immigration and Leopardi’s L’Infinito by Prof. John Alcorn of Trinity College. 2:00 p.m. Followed with a piano concert by internationally acclaimed Dante Alighieri Society Cultural Center, October 18 pianist Maestro Antonio Sottile from Sicily. Sponsored by the Pirandello Lyceum. Free and open to the public. 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 Contact Dorothy Maio, (781) 245-6536

Sunday, Live Broadcast: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Radio station AM 1460. Topic: Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro and the founding of the Order Sons of Italy in America, his great legacy. For address & info call Andrea Urdi, October 18 Special guest: Orazio Z. Buttafuoco. Sponsor: ITALIA OGGI (Italy today), in Italian. Producer: (508) 238-4238

Monday, Italian Cultural Lecture: Sicily … where it is … where it came from. 7:00 p.m. Lecture by Attorney Alfred Zappala. Life in Sicily as it is today and its future. Woburn SOI Hall, 168 Lexington Street, October 19 Sponsored by OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584. Refreshments. Free and open to the public. Woburn, MA Elizabeth Sarcia (781) 932-8203 [email protected]

Monday, The Sunny Skies of Italy sung by acclaimed soprano, Ruth Harcovitz. 2:00 p.m. Neapolitan songs and operatic arias. Nahant Town Hall, 334 Nahant Road, Nahant. October 19 Contact: (781) 433-0660 or the Library (781) 581-0306 [email protected] Monday, “L’eredità di Galileo Galilei e la sua funzione educativa nel tempo” 12:00 p.m. A conference on Galileo and the legacy he left, with introduction by Dr. Carlo Cipollone, Boston University, Boston, MA October 19 held by the Italian Department at Boston University. Sponsored by the Consulate General of Italy, Boston. Free and open to the public. Contact: Dr. Carlo Cipollone, Director of Education, Italian Consulate, Boston (617) 722-9409 [email protected]

Monday, Oct.19, and How Italians have influenced the world with their music, literature and art. Broadcast days: Monday at 9:00 a.m., Friday at 6:00 p.m. Announcer & Executive Producer: Friday, Oct. 23 Comcast Cable TV in Italian, Weymouth, MA. Channel 10. Sponsor: “PROGRAMMA ITALO AMERICANO” Orazio Z. Buttafuoco (781) 331-4256

Tuesday, The Kiwanis Club of Medford presents … “A TASTE OF ITALY ” 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Tasting of fine foods and fine wines from some of the areas finest restaurants, For info. call Rita Cornelio, (781) 396-0710 October 20 bakeries, food and wine establishments. To be held at Accardi & Sons, 85 Commercial St., Medford, MA - Tickets: $35.00. Barbara Carli (781) 858-7450 For further information about Italian Heritage Month visit www.ItalianHeritageMonth.com (Continued on Page 9) Not to be reproduced without the permission of the Post-Gazette Page 9 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

2009 October - Italian Heritage Month Calendar of Events continued

Tuesday, The Sunny Skies of Italy sung by acclaimed soprano, Ruth Harcovitz. 3:30 p.m. Neapolitan songs and operatic arias. A light supper is provided. Malden Senior Center, 7 Washington St., October 20 Malden, MA Contact: (781) 433-0660 or (781) 397-7153 [email protected]

Tuesday, “La rivoluzione galileiana: un nuovo modo per guardare il mondo” 6:00 p.m. A conference on Galileo’s contribution to science with speakers, Adolph Caso (of the Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave., October 20 Galileo Foundation, Boston) and Dr. Carlo Cipollone. The Italian Section at Northeastern University, the Student and Scholar Institute (ISSI) and the Italian Culture Boston. Contact: Dr. Carlo Cipollone, Director Society at Northeastern University will be participating. Refreshments. Free and open to the public. of Education, Italian Consulate, Boston (617) 722-9409 [email protected]

Tuesday, Wine Tasting Night. 5:00 p.m. Benefit for Lodge Scholarship and Cystic Fibrosis. Silent auction items include Celtics tickets, Merrimack Golf Club, signed Red Sox Sons of Italy, 155 Marston Street, Lawrence. October 20 baseball and one year membership to Latidues Gym. Food donated by the Colosseum Restaurant – Wine by Rolivia Wine Imports. $35.00 per person. Sponsored Contact: Armand Buonanno (978) 688-2258 by OSIA Lawrence Lodge #902. [email protected]

Tuesday, And They Came to Chicago: The Italian American Legacy (2007, 76 min.) Documentary Film. 3:00 p.m. Free and open to the Public West End Branch Boston Public Library, October 20 151 Cambridge St., Boston (617) 523-3957

Wednesday, L’influenza delle scoperte galileiane nel pensiero e nell’arte 12 p.m. A lecture by Dr. Carlo Cipollone on the influence of Galileo’s discoveries on thinking and on Contact: Dr. Carlo Cipollone, Director of October 21 art for the students of Italian at Harvard University. Sponsored by the Consulate General of Italy, Boston. Free and open to the public. Education, Italian Consulate, Boston To be held at Harvard Sackler Museum, 485 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. (617) 722-9409 [email protected] Thursday, Oct. 22 and Philip Mazzei, Cesare Beccaria, Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro: The inspirators to Thomas Jefferson and to John Adams, and the founder of the Order Sons of Italy in For information, call Andrea Urdi, Producer: Monday Oct. 26 America. Broadcast: 8:30 p.m.(Mon. & Th.) Comcast Cable TV in English, Easton, MA. The cultural programs are also rebroadcast in Brockton, Stoughton, Avon, (508) 238-4238 or Reinham. Speaker: Orazio Z. Buttafuoco. Sponsored by OSIA John A. Volpe Mixed Lodge #2677 Orazio Z. Buttafuoco: (781) 331-4256

Friday, Ham and Bean Supper. 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Sponsored by Sons of Italy, Lawrence Lodge #902. $7.00 adults, $4.00 children under 12. Sons of Italy, 155 Marston St, Lawrence, MA October 23 For more information or tickets call Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tridenti (978) 688-2258. (978) 688-2258 [email protected]

Friday, Christopher Columbus Halloween Masquerade Ball. 6:30 p.m. Sons of Italy - Figli D’Italia Lodge #2692 of Saugus. Italian Heritage Get Together - Dinner, Dancing K of C Hall, 1 Knight of Columbus Drive, October 23 and raffles. Dinner catered by Jean’s Caterers. $35.00 per person. Saugus, MA. Angela Maraia (781) 233-7660

Friday, Beer and WineTasting at 6:30 p.m. A tasting of over 65 different wines and beers will be available. Cheese and hors d’oeuvres Richard A. Simmons (508) 824-7268 October 23 To be held at the Columbia Cultural Center, 775 John Quincy Adams Rd., Taunton. $15.00 per person. Sponsored by OSIA Columbia Lodge #540 of Tauntion. [email protected]

Saturday, “Galileo’s Telescope and the Beginning of Scientific Revolution and Space Exploration.” 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. An international symposium featuring speakers from Harvard Science Center, Harvard University October 24 Harvard University, the Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, M.I.T., the Department of Astronomy at UMass Amherst, the Smithsonian Institute, and the Unione Mondiale Contact: Professor Lucia Lovison Golob, dei Geografi. Also includes a guided visit of the Museum of Science and the observatory at Harvard. Refreshments. Free and open to the public. [email protected] Dr. Carlo Cipollone, Director of Education, Italian Consulate, Boston, (617) 722-9409

Saturday, Italian Heritage Night. 6:30 p.m. Honoring special individuals of the town and bocce players’ championship team from the league with Italian food, music and Watertown Lodge OSIA, 520 Pleasant Street, October 24 dancing. Sponsored by the OSIA Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 of Watertown. $47.00 per person. Watertown. Marcello Stisi (781) 891-5688 Steve DeAngelis: [email protected]

Saturday, Dinner Dance Reunion. Cocktail Hour begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be $55.00 per person. Valet parking is available for $7.00 per vehicle. Contact: Louis Strazzullo (617) 803-1247 or October 24 Joe Tecce’s, 61 N. Washington St., Boston Tina Abate (617) 678-4433

Saturday, Pasquale Esposito in Concert A BRAND NEW ME. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. Pasquale will perform original musical compositions from his new CD in Italian, National Heritage Museum, Maxwell Auditorium, October 24 Neapolitan, Spanish and English as well as some classic Italian and English standards arranged in his distinctive pop-opera style. 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA. For tickets, call Luisa (617) 484-1557 or (408) 528-6308 Saturday, Pasta Abbondanza 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the OSIA Burlington Mixed Lodge #2268. Dinner includes pasta, fruit and dessert. Enjoy the music and St. Margaret Parish Hall, 109 Winn St., October 24 camaraderie. $10.00 per adult, $5.00 for children under 12. Burlington, MA. Contact: Patrizio Moreno (781) 272-5375 [email protected]

Saturday, Comedy Night. 7:00 p.m. Join us for a good laugh as well-known Comedian Bucky Lewis will be performing. Some snacks will be served, but please feel free to Norwood Elks, 152 Winslow Ave., Norwood October 24 bring whatever you like for your table. Cash bar. $20.00 per person. Sponsored by the OSIA Walpole-Foxboro Regional Mixed Lodge #2641. Contact: Nicole Dwyer (508) 958-3420 [email protected]

Saturday, Fort Devens Memorial Service. 11:00 a.m. Memorial service for Italian and German prisoners of war, who died in America during World War II. Fort Devens. Contact: Lino Rullo or October 24 Giovanni Aurilio (781) 862-1633

Sunday, Lunch and Cabaret Show. 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Catered lunch and cabaret show featuring the “Hot Spots” Cabaret Productions. Lexington Elks, 959 Waltham St., Lexington October 25 Sponsored by the OSIA Maria Montessori Lodge #1744 of Belmont. $50.00 per person. Contact: Carmela LaFauci or Marie Bongiorno (781) 893-5064 or (781) 646-1124 Sunday, Margherita by Anthony E. Gallo, Directed by Roland Branford Gomez, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. presented by The Italian Center of New York City, North End Boston Office Harvard Club October 25 and The Region of Calabria. Margherita Sarfatti and Benito Mussolini, former lovers, meet after a three-year separation. The play takes place during a three-day 374 Commonwealth Avenue encounter in 1939 in Calabria. Margherita is trying to leave the country when a mysterious man wearing a mask arrives. He is her former lover, Benito Mussolini. They Boston, MA 02215 spar back and forth, and then we immediately learn that there is a love hate relationship, with more hate than love on Margherita’s part. A number of bizarre incidents http://www.harvardclub.com/ follow. She is well aware of what he wants—the 1,300 letters he has sent her during their 25-year affair. He knows she wants out of the county. And he does play with her mind. Panel Discussion of Mussolini’s Role in World War II, The Racial Laws, Interment Camp in Calabria and Italy’s involvement with the Holocaust. This event is part of a series beginning with “Italy and the Holocaust: The Calabria Connection.” Free and open to the public.

Sunday, Live Broadcast: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Radio station AM 1460, Brockton, MA. Topic: Frank Capra—how he revolutionized the world’s cinema. For address & Info. Call Andrea Urdi, October 25 Special guest: Orazio Z. Buttafuoco. Sponsor: ITALIA OGGI (Italy today), in Italian. Producer: (508) 238-4238

Sunday, Heritage Month Spaghetti Luncheon. 2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Entertainment by Dan and Tony. Sons of Italy Hall, 120 Quarry St., Quincy, MA October 25 Sponsored by OSIA Stella Del Nord Ladies Lodge #1436 of Quincy. $15.00 per person Contact Michelle Bertoldi (617) 481-1740

Monday, La Tigre y L’Avecita (The Tiger and the Bird) Photo exhibition by Dr. Claudia Camerino. Reception 6:30 p.m. Artistic Director, Dr. Luisa Marino. Dante Alighieri Society Cultural Center October 26 The exhibition will continue through November 10, 2009. 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, (617) 876-5160

Monday, Authentic Italian Feast (Dine-in or Take Out) 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Come join us for Mamma Romano’s homemade meatball and eggplant sandwiches, frittate, baked ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood October 26 ziti, and potatoes and eggs. We will also serve beverages and sweets. $3.50 minimum suggested donation for sandwiches and frittata. $1.00 minimum suggested Center, 1 Michelangelo St., Boston. Contact: donation for coffee/soda. $1.50 minimum suggested donation for cake, donuts and cookies. $3.00 minimum suggested donation for baked ziti and potatoes and Lia Tota (617) 523-8125, Ext. 201 eggs. Bake sale: priced on site. All proceeds to benefit elder programs and English classes at the North End/West End NSC. [email protected]

Monday, Oct. 26 and Dr. Vincenzo Sallaro, the Founder of the Largest and Oldest Italian American Organization in America: The Order Sons of Italy in America (1905) Announcer & Executive Producer: Friday, October 30 Broadcast days: Mon. at 9 a.m., Fri. at 6 p.m. Comcast Cable TV in Italian, Weymouth, MA, Channel 10.Sponsor: “PROGRAMMA ITALO AMERICANO”. Orazio Z. Buttafuoco (781) 331-4256

Tuesday, Film Primo Levi’s Journey - (2007 - 92 min.) 3:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. West End Branch Boston Public Library, October 27 151 Cambridge St., Boston (617) 523-3957

Wednesday, The Ancient Republic of Venice in the Renaissance. 6:45-8:30 p.m. Lecture by Dr. Matteo Casini on the formation of the Republic of Venice and Venetian art of Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street October 28 the Renaissance. Sponsored by the OSIA Burlington Mixed Lodge #2223. Culture Series. Refreshments included. Free and open to the public. Burlington, MA. Contact: Patrick Moreno (781) 272-5375 [email protected]

Thursday, Italia Unita will host a reception from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to meet the artist, Valentina Oppezzo, a young artist from Casale Monferrato, Italy. She will have her Please call (617) 561-3201 or October 29 photographic works on display at the Cultural Center, 80 Border Street, East Boston, MA from October 12 through October 31 Among her photos scenes from Trieste. www.italiaunita.org

Thursday, An Evening with Roland Merullo 7:00 p.m. Award- winning author Roland Merullo, will talk about his writing and read from his works. Medford Public Library,111 High St. Medford October 29 There will be time for questions and answers. Sponsored by the Medford Public Library. Refreshments. Free and no registration required. Contact: Barbara Kerr, Assistant Director (781) 395-7950 www.medfordlibrary.org Thursday, Polenta Dinner sponsored by the Sons of Italy ITAM Lodge #564 of Pittsfield. Menu: salad, polenta, chicken, sausage, rolls & butter, dessert and coffee. Pittsfield Sons of Italy Hall, 22 Waubeek Rd, October 29 Tickets sold at door.Starts at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds to benefit ITAM Charities. Donation $15.00 per person. Pittsfield, MA. Justin DiNicola (413) 443-0478 Thursday, Massachusetts Foreign Language Association 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Very brief description of the event exhibit of Italian books at the primary, Sturbridge Hotel, 366 Main St, Sturbridge, MA October 29 elementary and high school level, instructional material and new curriculum. Maria Motta (617) 939-4216 [email protected]

Thursday, Oct. 29 and Giuseppe Uddo, John Messina, A.P. Gionmiri: how they contributed to the progress of the United States. Broadcast: 8:30 p.m.(Mon. & Th.) Comcast Cable TV in Andrea Urdi, Producer: (508) 238-4238 or Monday, Nov. 2 English, Easton, MA. The cultural programs are also rebroadcast in Brockton, Stoughton, Avon, Reinham. Speaker: Orazio Z. Buttafuoco. Orazio Z. Buttafuoco: (781) 331-4256

Friday, 43rd Annual Banchetto celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Founding of the Don Orione Home and the starting of its Renovation. Reception & Cocktails: 6:30 p.m. Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel, E. Boston, October 30 Seating: 7:30 p.m. Don Orione Man of the Year Award recipient, Joseph A. Milano, K.M. Tickets: $150 per person. Formal attire. Don Orione Home (617) 569-2100

Friday, The Status of the Italian Language in the United States. 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m Presentation will include an overview of the U.S. Department of Education proposal 317 Hanover Street, Second Floor, October 30 writing, submission and grant administration and status of the Italian language within the U.S. Department of Education. Presenter: Mr. Robert Trifiletti retired from Boston, MA the U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language Division, Washington, D.C. and the Washington Post Company. Mr. Trifiletti was born in Sicily, Italy, graduated [email protected] from Ohio State University and received his MA from Kent State University and the University of Americas in Mexico City. Saturday, Italian Heritage Month Gala. Votto Vines Importing LLC event. The event will feature greater than 50 booths of Italian merchants, organizations and companies Downtown at the Omni Hotel at Yale University, October 31 featuring food, wine, olive oil, pasta and other products and services and is expected to attract 1,000 visitors from the Southern New England and Tri-State areas. New Haven, CT. Contact: Leah Votto, Director There will also be private seminars, a VIP trade and press hour and prominent guests from the Italian-American community. of Public Relations (203) 988-4215 [email protected]

Saturday, Halloween Spooktacular with Lil Paul and Katy. Buffet: 7:00 p.m. Show 9:00 p.m. Halloween Party with optional buffet. Performance by Lil Paul and Katy. Sons of Italy, 276 Pain Street, Rockland. October 31 Costumes optional – Prize awarded for the best costume. $20.00 – Buffet & Show / $7:00 Show only. Sponsored by the OSIA Venezia Lodge #374 of Rockland. Contact: Joe Pasciuto (781) 878-8464

Sunday, The History of the Dante Alighieri Society. 4 p.m. This event will present a television program and a book on the history of the Dante Alighieri Society of Dante Alighieri Society Cultural Center, November 1 Massachusetts, prepared respectively by Stefano Salimbeni of RAI International and Lucia Clark, historian of the Dante Alighieri Society. Refreshments served. 41 Hampshire St, Cambridge - Lucia Clark Free and open to the public. (978) 769-5040, [email protected] Tuesday, The Golden Door (Nuovomondo) film. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. In the early 1900s, a poor Sicilian family leaves Italy in search of a better life in America. Before leaving they Ellis White Lecture Hall, (Hammond Campus November 3 meet a mysterious woman named Lucy, a Brit, who wants to marry someone before the ship reaches the opposite shore. The tough—and sometimes cruel Center), Fitchburg State College Park at practices of Ellis Island—are also explored. Miramax Films · D: Crialese · PG-13 · 120 min. · 2007 · in Italian and English with English subtitles Tickets: $7/general Wallace Civic Center, take the FSC shuttle. public; $5/staff, faculty and seniors; $3/FSC students (at the door). Sponsored by the Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State College.

Friday, Ron Della Chiesa to Host “Strictly Sinatra Music America dance party. 8 p.m. Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Tony Bennett. Dance to Rico Barr’s premiere Raffael’s, 1601 Main St. (Rt. 1A), Walpole. November 6 dance band, as they pay tribute to Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Louis Prima, Michael Bublé, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin & Harry Connick Jr. (617) 633-5100 www.MusicNotNoise.com

Monday Naples—19th Century (Through the works of Matilde Serao). 7:00 p.m. Lecture by Professor Daria Valentini. Refreshments. Free and open to the public. Woburn SOI Hall, 168 Lexington St., Woburn November 16 Sponsored by the OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 Elizabeth Sarcia (781) 932-8203 [email protected]

TBD The Hidden History of “The Widow in White” now revealed. How abandoned Southern Italian women suffered untold anguish from 1885 to 1930 by Robert Trifiletti. Presentation date and location to be After literally decades of silence about one of the saddest periods of suppression and ill treatment of Southern Italian women (from 1885 to 1930), this saga will be announced. (Please check the Post-Gazette) brought to light. This topic has been kept “in the dark” because it tells about the horrible consequences of women in Southern Italy whose only fault was that they happened to be married to men who deserted them and their children. The story came to life when the spouse of a woman in white divulged his personal story to me, come hear this revelation and its historical significance.

TBD FILM: Vienna of Fuscaldo, Mother of San Francis of Paola (Calabria).The childhood of San Francis is the theme of this touching film which was filmed last spring Presentation date and location to be in Fuscaldo. The strength and the ability of this man, who was able to speak to the mightiest on earth and to the weakest, suffering individuals is noted. The film announced. (Please check the Post-Gazette) focuses on the origin of the mysticism and grandeur surrounding San Francis of Paola presenting his roots and his land of origin. The film crew, mostly Calabrese reenacts medieval history in Calabria. Free admission. Not to be reproduced without the permission of the Post-Gazette For further information about Italian Heritage Month visit www.ItalianHeritageMonth.com Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo HIGH SCHOOL PREP NOTEBOOK Boston Latin is a member of the Dual County (Large) UNCLE KRACKER — — has a mini-documentary School League. Catholic HAPPY HOUR (CD) about the album for playback Conference Teams are Bos- Top Dog-Atlantic on a computer. The collec- ton College High, Xaverian, Matt Shafer a/k/a/ Uncle tion comprises all 12 Beatles Malden Catholic, Catholic Kracker rolls off the Detroit albums in stereo, with track Memorial, and St John’s assembly line with an excit- listings and artwork as origi- Prep. Catholic Central ing album that features a nally released in the UK, and League (Large) Teams are dozen models that will ‘drive Magical Mystery Tour, which Archbishop Williams, Cardi- you crazy.’ Happy Hour is became part of The Beatles’ nal Spellman, Austin Prep, Kracker’s latest album and core catalogue when the Bishop Fenwick, and St includes eleven tunes he CDs were first released in Mary’s of Lynn. Catholic personally penned. Opening 1987. The albums in stereo with his hit single, “Smile,” will be available individually Back to school at the Improv Mrs. Ventola and the crew! Central League (Small) Teams are Cathedral, Lowell the humor of “Another Love and as part of a specially FATHER and the arts. Call Laurie Catholic, Marian, Matignon, Song,” the gender-bender priced, boxed set, which also BONAVENTURE OFM at the Nazzaro for infor- Pope John, St. Clement and “My Girlfriend,” the solitary includes all the mini-docu- Sorry to report that Fr. mation on this excellent Trinity Catholic. “Livin’ The Dream,” the liq- mentaries on a DVD. A sec- Bonaventure Bionda OFM, a opportunity. uid solution of “Corner ond boxed set titled The good priest, who taught Math COLLEGE BOARD Bar,” and hits the halfway Beatles in Mono features for for many years at Christo- WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Tough weekend for the mark via the romantic “Me the first time, all of The pher Columbus High School EASTIE POUNDS locals BC was lost its ACC Again” featuring guest vo- Beatles’ unique mono mixes passed away last week. His O’BRYANT opener to Clemson 25-7. calist Jesse Lee. Kracker on CD. ‘Must-haves.’ Funeral was held in New Brandon Amadeo, and Youngstown State crowned continues the crisp lyrics STEEP CANYON RANGERS York. Mike Lockley had two touch- Northeastern 38-21, and with the upbeat “Good To Be DEEP IN THE SHADE (CD) downs each as Eastie dissed Holy Cross upended Harvard Me,” taking a shot at an ex Rebel CHILLING AT THE on O’Bryant 34-8 for their 27-20. Harvard will host with “I Hate California,” la- Rebel Records releases the IMPROV first win of the season. Brown on Friday Night (Sep- beling his current stage as fourth album for bluegrass What would Fall be with- Speaking of dissing on, tember 25) at 7pm at the “Hot Mess,” modifying the artists Steep Canyon Rang- out the NEAD Back to Dracut rocked Everett Stadium. Up at the Heights mood with “Hey Hey Hey,” ers titled Deep in the Shade. School Family Party! Once 48-12. Hyde Park nipped Wake Forest will visit BC on the down-and-out “I’m Not Album number four en- again, the Improv Aylum on Cathedral 12-6. Pope John Saturday (September 26) at Leaving,” ending with a su- larges the group’s touch with Hanover Street, hosted this shutout Minuteman 26-0, 2pm, and Northeastern will per cover of Bob Seger’s adapting various roots styles ‘Rite of Fall’ and Pizzeria and St. Mary’s of Lynn travel to Villanova for a “Mainstreet.” into their bluegrass vision. Regina did all the cooking ... shutout Matignon 33-0. BC 3:30pm kickoff. LUKE BRYAN — A driving banjo sets the pace two outstanding neighbor- High had no problem with DOIN’ MY THING (CD) as the initial cut, “Have hood businesses, who never Springfield Catholic. Eagle PROLINE Capitol Nashville Mercy” unfolds, trailed by the forget their neighborhood. Re’ees Wingard had 5 touch- Watching the New York Country singer Luke high speed lyrics of “I Special Thank You to Stacey downs in the 42-14 romp. Giants at Dallas Football Bryan rolls out his second Thought That She Loved Princi, Director of Opera- Falmouth defeated Somer- game Sunday Night at album, Doin’ My Thing, which Me,” “The Mountain’s Gonna tions at the Improv and ville 30-14, and Lynn Clas- their new home, I couldn’t has already spawned a hit Sing,” drowning sorrows with her staff, and to Anthony sical downed our Winthrop help, but remember my single with the pretty “Do I,” “Turn Up the Bottle,” the Bucceri at Regina’s, and to friends 33-21. In their trip to Arlington, Texas to a song he co-wrote with driving “Nowhere to Lay Low,” Charles Kelley and Dave NEAD Board members season football ‘Openers’ watch the Red Sox-Rangers and an a cappella cover of Haywood of Lady Antebel- Kathy Carangelo, and John Charlie Bates had three Games last Summer. The Lead Belly’s “Sylvie.” The lum. Pick your favorites Romano and Family for touchdowns to lead Arlington new ‘Home of the Cowboys’ pitch of the mandolin rocks from cuts as, “Rain Is a Good their help in making the Catholic past Shawsheen is right across from the “There Ain’t No Easy Street,” Thing,” the raucous title showing their picking prow- Back to School Party a 34-12, but the Cougars Baseball Field. Quite a sight! track “Doin’ My Thing,” the ess with the instrumental success. were KOed by Abington 14-7 It boggles my mind how nostalgic “What Country Is,” “Mourning Dove,” then take in game two of the young one of the great teams in the hurting “Someone Else the liberty of making Merle ST. STEPHEN’S season. Edbiko Elysee had all Baseball, the Baltimore Calling You Baby,” and the Haggard’s “I Must Be Some- MASS BOOK three touchdowns to lead Orioles, is so bad. good times of “Welcome To body Else You’ve Known” with The 2010 St Stephen’s Latin Academy pass Stone- The Farm.” Bryan’s voice a fine cover, and the colorful Church (North End) Mass ham 20-19, in week two TIDBITS sound even stronger than “Shades of Gray.” The Rang- Book is now open. Anyone the Dragons fell to Randolph - Special Thank You to on his debut album, I’ll Stay ers’ enthralling, good-time wishing to have Masses 19-18. Chris Philyaw and Father Brennan OFM for Me, which earned top ten sound winds down via “Heart- celebrated for loved ones Khayree Hudson touch- celebrating the Francis John hits “All My Friends Say” break Is Real” and the sway- should visit the Rectory downs weren’t enough as Tirella Memorial Mass. and “Country Man.” The ing in the breeze sound of either Wednesdays or Fri- Canton stopped Madison - Boston Latin School is Georgia native continues “Hollerin’ House.” Bluegrass days from 9am-11:30am. Park 18-14. South Boston celebrating its 350th Anni- with gems as, “Apologize,” music for both the connois- was shutout by Greater versary this year. followed by four tunes he co- seur and the new fan! CITI PERFORMING ARTS Lawrence 21-0. CM made it - Bob D., is a Mike wrote — the anger of “Every ORCHID ENSEMBLE — AT NAZZARO two in a row defeating Capuano for Senator Man! Time I See You,” the encour- ROAD TO KASHGAR (CD) After a highly successful Haverhill 27-6. Westford - Celeb Sightings: Dave aging “Chuggin’ Along,” plus Lakeshore summer program the belted Malden Catholic Burns & friend with City the self-bashing humor of Orchid Ensemble is a trio Nazzaro Center and NEAD 56-18 Christopher Shelton Councilor Sal LaMattina’s “I Did It Again,” and does of Chinese, Taiwanese, and will be a Community Partner had both TDs for Burke, right hand man Stephen his final ‘thing’ with the Canadian musicians, who with the Citi Performing who shutout Boston English Passcantilli, Danny Puopolo redneck litany “Drinkin’ together transition the Pac- Arts Center Education ‘City 12-0, and Nelson Molina and his family, along with Beer and Wastin’ Bullets.” ific Rim traditions into ele- Spotlights’ program. The had a pair as Chelsea Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Puopolo Bryan is solidifying his mark gant, intercultural chamber program will culminate defeated Brighton 38-6. at Sacred Heart Church, on country music! music. Their nine-track CD with a performance at the Westwood toppled Austin Michele Tirella, Rosina THE BEATLES — shines with, “The Winged Shubert Theater in May. Prep 20-6. Due to techni- Fabbo, George Hadaya and RE-MASTERED CATALOG Horses of Heaven,” the land- This is another step in the cal difficulties Martha Joe Mantone! (CD) scape of sound on “The End- Nazzaro/NEAD goal of in- Vineyard took the win Apple Corps-EMI less Sands of the Taklima- volving our kids with music over Charlestown. SMILE! On September 9, 2009 kan,” the lengthy title cut (9-9-09) Apple Corps Ltd. and “The road To Kashgar,” the EMI Music released the energetic “Villagers’ Dance” Remember original Beatles catalogue. and hit the midpoint with All of the original UK album the Buddhism influenced Your releases, plus Magical Mys- “Three Treasures.” The En- tery Tour and Past Masters, semble continues its mas- Loved Ones have been lovingly re-mas- tery with the Jewish song tered by a dedicated team at “Yaribon,” the laments of Abbey Road Studios in Lon- noblewoman Lady Cai is told don. Listeners will notice on “Hujia,” followed by a how these classic records Middle East musical form sound incredibly better than slice “Magam: Prelude and The Post-Gazette ever. The look of the albums Dance,” ending with a fu- has also been upgraded. The sion of Indian and Persian accepts memorials new non-plastic packages elements titled “Bengalila.” throughout the year. contain booklets packed Orchid Ensemble’s New En- with rarely seen photo- gland Tour will stop at Please call graphs, along with historical Boston’s New England Con- 617-227-8929 and recording notes. As an servatory — Intercultural and ask for Lisa added bonus, each CD with Institute for Open Rehearsal Dave Burns and friend along with Stephen Passacantilli. the exception of Past Masters 10/15. POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Page 11

deeply moving music and rich, re- reer began at the tender age of six- ing and exotic baubles. Come and be markable voice have made him an teen on Broadway, where he danced amazed. international legend and one of in the chorus of Pal Joey, starring DRAGONS, MONSTERS AND Brazil’s biggest stars. His sound is a Gene Kelly – an artist with whom VAMPIRES, OH MY! – Friday, Octo- NOW harmonious mix of African rhythms, Donen would become a close collabo- ber 23rd from 6:30-9:30 PM. Explore Brazilian folk melodies, bossa nova rator on several films, including dragons and monsters in the museum and diverse undercurrents from across Singin’ in the Rain and It’s Always with hands-on art activities and PLAYING the globe. Call: 617-876-4275 or visit: Fair Weather. Soon after his Broad- storytelling. www.WorldMusic.org. way debut, Donen struck out for Hol- REVISIONS: Indian Artists Engag- lywood, working as a choreographer ing Traditions – Now through Spring FIRST CHURCH IN CAMBRIDGE, on films such as Cover Girl and An- of 2010. Come see how some of today’s UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN CONGREGATIONAL chors Aweigh before establishing him- leading artists reinterpret traditional 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA self as a gifted director of musicals, use of color, composition and subject. THE MUSIC OF DOWLAND AND where his ability to capture the exu- This unique exhibition pairs some of PURCELL – Friday, October 23rd at berant energy and joy of dancing – the finest works from PEM’s world re- 8:00 PM. The program consists of and of movement in general – with nowned contemporary Indian Art col- Music and Sweet Poetrie: Orpheus his elegantly fluid camera made him lection with rare works from the in England—music of Dowland and one of the most sought-after musical Harvard Art Museum. Purcell. directors in Hollywood, where he re- TRASH MENAGERIE – Now LES FOLIES FRANCOISES – Fri- mained until the decline of the genre through May, 2010. This exhibit day, March 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM. This in the late 1950s. By then Donen had presents over 30 whimsical animals French chamber ensemble breathes moved on to the second phase in his created from things most of us simply new life into the wide instrumental prolific career, as a free agent based throw away. For more information, and vocal repertoire of the 17th and in London and turning out sophisti- please call 866-745-1876 or go online 18th centuries. For more information, cated, witty comedies – Indiscreet, to www.pem.org. call: 617-661-1812 or visit: Charade – marked by their cosmopoli- www.bemf.org. tan settings and adult explorations INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY of romantic relationships. SINGIN’ IN ART ORPHEUM THEATRE THE RAIN - Friday October 2 at 7pm, 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA One Hamilton Place, Boston ON THE TOWN - Friday October 2 CHARLES LEDRAY – October 2009 PLAYING FOR CHANGE - Thurs- at 9pm, FUNNY FACE - Saturday through January, 2010. Often inti- day, October 22, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.; October 3 at 7pm, ARABESQUE - mate in scale, LeDray’s sculptures of doors open at 7:15 p.m. This concert Saturday October 3 at 9pm, CHA- clothing, toys and domestic objects is a part of the Songs around the RADE - Sunday October 4 at 7pm, are created by hand with extraordi- World: Peace Through Music Tour. SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN nary detail. Tickets at www.livenation.com, at the BROTHERS - Friday October 9 at KRZYSZTOK WODICZKO – No- (Photo by Marcus Stern) Orpheum Box Office or call 877-598- 7pm, TWO FOR THE ROAD - Satur- vember 4, 2009 through March 7, This disco sensation lets audience members party on the 8689 or 617-482-0106 for information. day October 10 at 7pm, IT’S AL- 2010. In a new projection-based work, dance floor as the show unfolds around them. From its WAYS FAIR WEATHER - Sunday Krzysztok focuses on the experience six-year run in New York City to a world tour from London October 11 at 7pm. - MOVIE MOVIE of veterans returning from Iraq and Special Events - Friday October 30 at 7pm, STAIR- Afghanistan. His politically-charged to Seoul, the celebrated smash hit The Donkey Show now CASE - Friday October 30 at 9pm, works explore the relationship be- takes Boston by storm, bringing you the ultimate disco BEDAZZLED - Saturday October 31 tween art, democracy, trauma and NORTH END WALKING TOUR at 7pm, DAMN YANKEES - Satur- healing. experience—a crazy circus of mirror balls and feathered Thursday, September 24, at 6 p.m., day October 31 at 9pm. For more in- MOMENTUM 15: R.H. Quaytman divas, of roller skaters and hustle queens. Come party and Sunday, September 27, at 12 formation call 617-495-4700 – November 18, 2 009 through March noon. Local author and tour guide on the dance floor to all the 70s disco hits you know by www.hcl.harvard.edu/hfa. 28, 2010. This is a new series of paint- Alex Goldfeld will be leading 2 Free heart as the show unfolds around you. The Donkey Show ings by this Boston-born artist in her North End Walking Tours in connec- DICK’S LAST RESORT first solo museum exhibition. Her daz- tells the story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream through tion with his new book, The North Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall zling works incorporate silk screened the great 70s anthems, including “We are Family,” End: A Brief History of Boston’s Old- Marketplace photographs and abstract patterns, est Neighborhood. Lasting approxi- “I Love the Nightlife,” “Car Wash,” “Ring My Bell,” and DICK’S LAST RESORT HELPS diamond dust layers, and hand- mately 90 minutes. Both tours will “Last Dance.” The enchanted forest of Shakespeare’s SEND CARE PACKAGES TO OUR painted elements. begin at Hanover and Cross Streets, classic comedy becomes the glittered world of retro disco TROOPS WITH “BOSTON SA- RONI HORN AKA RONI HORN – at the Mother Anna’s Restaurant pa- LUTES!” 2009 - Thursday, October February 19, 2010 through June 13, as the lovers escape from their real lives to experience a tio. To reserve a space or questions 8, 2009 - 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring compli- 2010. Using a variety of materials in- night of dream, abandon, and fantasy. A.R.T.’s OBERON please go to www.alexgoldfeld.com. mentary buffet, Samuel Adams Beer, cluding pure pigment, 24 carat gold, houses this magical romp. Join the party under the disco wine and soft drinks, raffles and more. color photographs, and cast glass, OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE ball. After the show, the party continues into the night The entertainment will be The Gregg Horn crates immensely beautiful and 310 Washington St., Boston, MA Miller Group and all proceeds will sensuous works that evoke the mys- so you can live out your own fantasy of disco fever! Check SLAVERY & ABOLITION AT OLD benefit CarePacks, Inc. Please call tery inherent to even the most famil- out Music Section for more details. SOUTH MEETING HOUSE: THE IN- 617-267-8080 or CarePacks at 781- iar subjects, the weather, the depths SPIRATION OF LINCOLN – Wednes- 340-0161 for tickets and more infor- of water and more. IT WITH MUSIC stars Beverly and Kirby day, September 30th from 6:30 to 7:30 mation. Space is limited so call today MOMENTUM 14: RODNEY Ward who recreate the “Fred and Gin- PM. The Old South Meeting House THEATER to reserve your space. MCMILLIAN – Now through Novem- ger” era leading a cast of 40 Reagle has a long connection with abolition, ber 1, 2009. Deeply interested in social SHUBERT THEATER Players through dozens of Berlin clas- reaching back to the 1700 publica- history and culture, McMillian often 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA sics. Framed in an Art Deco setting - tion of New England’s first anti- combines different forms — such as JERSEY BOYS – Now through the popular 9th edition of Say It with slavery tract by Samuel Sewall. James ARTS painting, found photographs and a September 26, 2009. JERSEY BOYS, Music plays Robinson Theater on Oc- W. Crawford, Minister Emeritus of cast-off carpet and chair — in dynamic winner of the 2006 Grammy® Award tober 2 at 7:30 p.m., October 3rd at Old South Church will discuss how PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM installations that reveal how past for Best Musical Show Album, fea- 2 and 7:30 p.m. and October 4th at the concepts of liberty and destiny East India Square, Salem, MA ideas relate to the present. For more tures hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls 2 p.m. Robinson Theatre is wheel- so tied in with the church’s identity. SURFLAND – Photographs by Joni info call: 617-478-3100 or visit the Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a chair accessible and has plenty of free All lectures are free and open to Sternbach – Now through October 4, website at: www.icaboston.org. Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off parking. Generous group discounts the public. For more information 2009. In her first solo exhibition at a You.” “IT WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” are available along with student and on this lecture series, please visit: major art museum, Joni Sternbach th THE STERLING AND FRANCINE proclaims Time Magazine. For a com- senior citizen discounts. Call 781 891 www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org. uses the 19 century tintype photo- CLARK ART INSTITUTE plete listing of upcoming events at the 5600 for tickets and information or graphic process to capture the dy- 22 Clark Street, Williamstown, MA Shubert and Citi Wang Center please visit online at www.reagleplayers.com. KING RICHARD’S FAIRE namic surfing culture along America’s THROUGH THE SEASONS: JAPA- log onto www.citicenter.org/shows Plenty of free parking is available. Carver, MA coasts. NESE ART IN NATURE – Now KING RICHARD’S RENAISSANCE RARE BIRD OF FASHION: THE through October 18, 2009. This EMERSON COLLEGE FESTIVAL – Now through October 24, IRREVERENT IRIS APFEL – Octo- exhibit features screens and scrolls Cutler Majestic Theatre MUSIC 2009. Come and enjoy a vivid recre- ber 17, 2009 through February 7, from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA ation of a 16th century English mar- 2010. This exhibit features more than and displays them with ceramics of CARMEN – Friday, November 6 at KOWLOON’S RESTAURANT ketplace with dancers, puppeteers, 80 dramatic ensembles from the per- that period. For more information call: 7:30 pm, Sunday, November 8 at 948 Broadway (Rt. 1 North) jugglers, minstrels, mimes, magicians sonal collection of legendary 413-458-2303 or visit: Their website 3:00 pm. Wednesday, November 11 at Saugus, MA and musicians. This unique event is tastemaker and style icon Iris Apfel. at www.clarkart.edu. 7:30 pm. Friday, November 13 at THAT’S AMORE - Thursday Octo- not to be missed. For information call She is known for her designer cloth- 7:30 pm. Sunday, November 15 at ber 8, 2009. Spend an “Evening in 508-866-5391 or visit the website at: 3:00 pm. Tuesday, November 17 at Saugus (Roma) with Pat Benti and www.kingrichardsfaire.net. 7:30 pm. Music by Georges Bizet. Sung “Tutti Pazzi” and see what being Ital- ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS in French with French dialogue and ian is all about. For fun, show, music, NEMPAC LORD & TAYLOR projected English translation. Carmen strollers, dinner and special guests BENEFIT BASH ITALIAN RADIO For more information please visit and Don José crash into each other call: 781-233-0077. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM www.fedsicilianamass.com. For tick- with a passion that’s as much about 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Shop for the latest to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom ets call 1-877-840-0457 or log onto will as it is about desire. At its pre- STONEHAM THEATER fashions and support NEMPAC. Lord Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The www.ticketforce.com. miere, Bizet’s opera shocked and 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA and Taylor will host Benefit Bash, Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca thrilled audiences. THE GOOD WAR - Now through an exclusive day filled with special every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM MGM GRAND FOXWOODS STOMP – October 1-18, 2009. Ex- October 4, 2009. In The Good War savings in their stores in Boston, Bur- www.1110wccmam.com THEATER plosive, provocative, sophisticated, Terkel presents the good, the bad, lington, Natick and Braintree. Special “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays Mashantucket, Connecticut sexy, utterly unique and fun for ev- and the ugly memories of World savings passes include cosmetics and 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi LAURA PAUSINI - Sunday, Octo- eryone! The eight-member troupe War II from a perspective of forty fragrances, plus a 20% coupon off 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com ber 25, 2009 - Roughly a decade after uses everything but conventional per- years after the events. This is the one sale or regular priced item (some “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco she made her recording debut at the cussion instruments - matchboxes, New England Premiere. Studs Terkel’s exclusions apply). All ticket proceeds Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM age of 18, Laura Pausini had sold over wooden poles, brooms, to fill the stage The Good War features classic songs benefit North End Music and Per- or online www.djrocco.com 25 million albums worldwide, quite an with magnificent rhythms.For tickets such as “I’ll Be With You In Apple forming Arts Center. Rebecca Griffin “The Nick Franciosa Show” - impressive feat for someone who’d log onto www.telecharge.com or call Blossom Time,” “I’ll Be Seeing [email protected] information is Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM never really broken into the lucrative 1-800-432-7250. You,” and “Moonlight Serenade.” For also at www.nempacboston.org. on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and English-language market. The Italian tickets call 781-279-2200 or log onto WAZN 1470 AM. singer began her career at a young ZERO ARROW THEATRE www.stonehamtheatre.org. HARVARD FILM ARCHIVE “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” age, making her live debut at only 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM every Sunday on age 12. In 2008 Laura spent most of THE DONKEY SHOW – Now BERKLEE PERFORMANCE STANLEY DONEN, HOLLYWOOD WSRO 650AM Framingham her time in the studio, recording an- through October 31, 2009. The intoxi- CENTER SHOWMAN - October 2 – October and online at www.wsro.com. other new album. Her tenth studio cating international sensation DIANNE REEVES – Friday, Octo- 31, 2009 with Stanley Donen in per- album called “Primavera In Anticipo” that takes you behind the velvet ber 23rd at 8:00 PM. Recognized as one son October 9 and 10. The career of THE CHEVALIER THEATRE was first released in its Spanish lan- ropes into a glittered wonderland of of the premier vocalists in the world, legendary director Stanley Donen 30 Forest Street, Medford ,MA guage edition Primavera anticipada decadence, divas, and disco, inspired 4 time Grammy Winner, Dianne (b.1924) has spanned over forty years. L’ARTE DELLA DANZA IERI, and in the hispanophone market, by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Reeves is among the most prominent Through it all, Donen has left his OGGI E DOMANI - Saturday, Octo- then was released in the Italian lan- Night Dream. For tickets you and influential singers in jazz. indelible mark on American cinema, ber 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM. Dance of Past, guage edition in Italy. The interna- may call 617-547-8300 or visit: MARIZA – Saturday, November 7th elevating the musical genre to new Present and Future. Experience an tional version of the album was re- www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org. at 8:00 PM. Mariza is a charismatic artistic heights in the 1940s and exciting show displaying a cultural leased in other European countries. fado singer with a clarion voice and a 1950s, bringing European sophisti- view of Italian Region Dances by In 2009, Laura Pausini began a new ROBINSON THEATER mesmerizing stage presence. She cation to American audiences in the different choreographers from the World tour, starting in Italy and across 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA sings the traditional and new songs 1960s and in the process creating United States and Italy! Featuring Europe, then to North America, South REAGLE PLAYERS - SAY IT of Portugal. some of the most beloved and cel- performing groups from New York City- America and Australian. Log onto WITH MUSIC - October 2-4, 2009 - MILTON NASCIMENTO – Sunday, ebrated movie moments in American Actan Company, Boston own Stajez www.foxwoods.com for more informa- 9th edition of Irving Berlin revue SAY November 15th at 8:00 PM. Milton’s cinema. Donen’s show business ca- Dance Company and from Sicily. tion and to order tickets. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

A new study revealed some fascinating Speaking COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED facts about kissing. According to Psychol- of husbands, BROILED LAMB CHOPS ogy Today, lips flush darker during roman- Steven tic excitement. Kissing drives up our bodies’ Sebestyen, 4 lamb chops levels of oxytocin, which promotes attach- says, “When 2 garlic cloves chopped or crushed ment and bonding between smoochers. Men you’re argu- 3 tablespoon olive oil like bigger, sloppier kisses than women be- ing with your wife, make absolutely sure 1 teaspoon oregano cause their sense of taste and smell is less you’re right — and then let the matter 1 large onion sliced (optional) keen. Gals prefer guys with medium-size drop.” Steven’s wife, the attractive, astute 2 fresh tomatoes sliced (optional) lips-full enough to convey compassion and Theresa, says, “A good husband meets a Chopped mushrooms (optional) friendliness, but not so plump as to appear marital crisis with a firm hand-full of candy Salt and black pepper feminine. The novelty of kissing a new per- and flowers.” In a bowl, mix chopped or crushed garlic with oil and son may release dopamine in our body, Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald, sug- oregano. Using pastry brush, spread the mixture onto both which encourages romantic love. Guys are gests, when selecting a husband, a woman sides of each lamb chop. Marinate lamb chops in extra attracted to large, naturally full lips on should shut both eyes, grab hard, and trust marinating mixture in a dish for at least thirty minutes. women because they signal good health and the Lord. TO BROIL: Lightly spray broiling tray with oil before plac- youth. Most gals say they would not have Robyn Waters of Swampscott thinks the ing chops on the tray. Place tray with chops in oven at least romantic relations with their partner with- ideal husband is the one who understands two inches under the broiling coils to broil fifteen to twenty out kissing. But guys are more amenable every word his wife isn’t saying. minutes, depending on thickness of chops. Turn chops oc- to skipping the smooching! Men can uncon- Peggy Barile of Nahant says, “It takes a casionally in order to cook on both sides. Broil chops until sciously use kissing as a way to determine smart husband to have the last word — and they reach the consistency desired. Before serving, brush the level of estrogen in a woman’s saliva- not use it.” extra marinating mixture over chops. Salt and pepper to thusher fertility. Guys instinctively use Florida is losing population for the first taste. smooching as a way to smooth over conflicts time in a century. The state lost 58,000 resi- OPTIONAL: Place tomato slices over marinated lamb but ... Ladies — incorrectly — believe that dents over the past year, as the real estate chops in broiling tray. Then spread onion slices over to- puckering up is not a good way to make up bust, hundreds of thousands of foreclosures, mato slices. Sprinkle a little oregano and oil over the on- after a fight. and rising unemployment created wide- ions. Chopped mushrooms can also be added. Cover broil- Gee, do you remember the first time you spread disillusionment with Florida as a ing tray with aluminum foil before placing in the oven at did some smooching? We do! First time was dream destination. least two inches under the broiling coils. Broil about twenty at the age of sixteen. During World War II, Sweet talk! Americans swallow an aver- to thirty minutes depending on thickness of chops. Check we experienced our first “French kiss” with age of 22 teaspoons of sugar each day in the for desired tenderness. Remove cover to allow browning. a Fraulein. Wow! form of soft drinks, candy, cookies, and pro- Salt and pepper to taste. A psycholgist says kissing is where two cessed foods. Among teenagers the figure Serves two. people get so close together they can’t see is 34 teaspoons. NOTE: I have grilled marinated lamb chops many times on anything wrong with each other. Huh? Infant car seats certainly save lives our charcoal gas grill following this recipe. When I add tomato Carlo Scostumato claims every time some during accidents, but babies can develop and onion slices, I arrange everything in a throwaway broiling men plant a kiss they expect to reap a respiratory problems if they spend too much tray, cover it with aluminum foil and cook over the grill. Then harvest. time in them, pediatricians now say. uncover them and brown slightly on the grill. Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, claims some Researchers at Massachusetts General girls blush when they are kissed, and Hospital found that when babies sleep in some swear; but the worst are those who a car seat, their heads can roll forward, com- Vita can be reached at [email protected] laugh. pressing their chests and restricting their Tom Analetto of Medford thinks the hon- air passeges, especially if the seats are not eymoon is over when the kiss that was temp- reclined at the recommended 45-degree tation becomes an obligation. angle. Parents are advised not to let babies LAW OFFICES OF Che puzo! 17,000 tons of Parmesan cheese sleep in car seats other than in the car, are held in the vaults of the Italian bank researcher T. Bernard Finane tells CNN.com. FRANK J. CIANO Credito Emiliano. The bank accepts it as “These safety devices should only be used GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW collateral from cheesemakers struggling for protection during travel and not as a through the Recession. The 440,000 wheels replacement for a crib.” DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS of Parmesan are valued at $187 million. The noted philosopher Lisa Cappuccio of CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Swing! Swing! Swing! Swinging your arms East Boston, says, “A baby keeps his while walking saves energy and it’s good for mother from having an eight-hour day, 617-354-9400 your legs. That is the result of a study to and his father from having an eight-hour Si Parla Italiano find out why humans naturally swing their night.” 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 arms instead of holding them while still A man is always master in his own house walking. Scientists at the University of — at least the first year of his life. Michigan found that keeping the arms still You can discover some of East Boston’s at the side spends 12 percent more energy hunks during the week at the Orient 1st Generation than swinging them while striding. The Heights Community Center. The noted natural swing motion also gives a slight hunks are Joe Sarro, William Maradei, Al Italian-American bounce to the body which softens the im- Catrozolo, Micky Screiici, Sam Batista, Red Vita Orlando Sinopoli pact walking has on legs. In brief, the study Palosi, Lou Scorziello, George Bacigalupo concluded that men and women developed and George DeStefano. Shares with us arm swinging while walking because it Calling all foodies! From November 1 to a delightful recollection makes walking easier while actually sav- March 31, feast on a food-lovers’ trip to ing energy. Bologna, Italy. The price includes round-trip of her memories as a child Buttering them up! Chinese officials have airfare from New York, five nights at Hotel growing up in smeared butter along a 1,000-foot-long steel Orologio, and a four-hour cooking course. bridge in Guangzhou to stop people from Contact: Tourcrafters.com. Boston’s “Little Italy” jumping off it. Officials had tried everything Can you spare a penny? In the past two and a collection of else, said a government spokesperson, in- years, Nevada casinos have installed 7,000 cluding “special fences and notices asking penny slot machines and removed 12,000 Italian family recipes people not to commit suicide here.” Despite machines requiring bigger bets. In fact, from the homeland. that plea, eight people jumped to their deaths penny slots are the only form of gambling in a single month. But since the butter that has grown in Nevada during the Re- made the bridge’s girders and railings so cession. Casinos make more money on Great as Gifts slippery that no one can climb on them, penny slots, even though gamblers bet less. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM there have been no jumpers. Time for nostalgia with the maestro and and in local bookstores — ask for Why are so many men inept at home? musicologist Albert Natale. While singing Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Well, when American men get laid off, they with the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band, Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN often become stay-at-home dads. That could Johnny Desmond became known as “The never happen here in Korea, said Kim G.I. Sinatra.” Singer/actress Doris Day’s Seong-kon. “Unlike their American coun- original aspirations were to be a dancer. She ATTENTION ATTORNEYS terparts, most Korean husbands” don’t know studied dancing in Hollywood, but turned to the first thing about cooking or cleaning, singing after suffering a broken leg at age The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper not to mention child care. Women complain 14 as a result of an automobile accident. of general circulation. We are qualified to accept legal notices that their husbands can’t even put leftovers Rudy Vallee joined the U.S. Navy at age fif- in the microwave. Some of these men are teen, but served only a few weeks before he from any court in each town that we serve. simply passive, dependent on their moth- was discharged for being underage. Pinky ers as children.” Others are tyrants, de- Tomlin wrote and sang the 1935 hit “The LEGAL NOTICES manding to be served. Both types need to Object of My Affection,” later a hit by Sammy change. “being an able man at work is im- Kaye. He wrote the song for his girl, who For information on placing a Legal Notice in the POST-GAZETTE, portant. Nevertheless, being a useful, es- had been Miss Oklahoma of 1933. please call (617) 227-8929; or mail notice to: POST-GAZETTE, teemed man at home is equally imperative- P.O. BOX 135, BOSTON, MA 02113 Attn: Legal Notices especially in this economic crisis.” AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Page 13 Madonna del Soccorso Society Turns 100 by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari

You know how I get upset or night, you can get some- open air restaurant I had with the Hollywood portrayal thing to eat from a snack to seen a few hours earlier. of Italians, especially those a seven course meal. I did I sat down in the patio area of us who look very Mediter- the impossible, I didn’t gain of the restaurant and no- ranean. Well, the negative weight…I was so careful, I ticed that everyone was stereotype is alive and well even lost more weight. Mayan. Why I say this is be- even in foreign countries. It We sailed to Key West and cause I was as tall as most happened to me this August. spent a day there. Loretta of them sitting down. They Loretta and I were in Florida and I headed for Duval are little people with 5 feet from the middle of the month Street, the main street in being the average. I was tall on. Each morning, I would the town and she headed for for the first time in my life. just lounge around the pool Chico’s and I headed for the The waiter brought a menu with a cup of coffee and a ci- vendors that sell Key West to me and I ordered a gar acquiring a tropical tan made Cuban style cigars. quesadilla and a cold beer that I could bring home with That night we sailed for called Tres Equis (Three X me. Cozumel. There were side Beer). They sell 2 X beer in One morning, Loretta trips available all through the states, but not 3. came out to join me stating southern Mexico and I was As I was eating, several that she had just been on interested as I had never Indians came over to the the computer and there was been to that part of Mexico table selling silver chains, a list of cruises that were before. Years back, when Cuban cigars, blankets, som- On Tuesday, September The annual feast has very inexpensive. One such Sal Meli and I were travel- breros, and other tourist 15th, members of the become known as the cruise had destinations that ing the world, we had visited junk. I explained in Spanish Madonna Del Soccorso Soci- Fisherman’s Feast because included Key West and Mexico City and the Aztec that all I wanted was my ety and their families gath- of the high percentage of Cozumel. The prices for a ruins that lie just to the lunch and a cold drink. They ered at Sacred Heart fishermen that made up the week’s worth of sailing was south. The tour that was of- didn’t move until I told them Church to attend Mass offi- society’s membership. so cheap, I said, “If they can fered was to Tulum, where to back off. One asked what cially opening the Society’s Sciacca is a seaside town offer you a stateroom for that the ruins of Mayan temples dialect I was speaking and I centennial year. The seven overlooking the Mediterra- price, book it.” She called, are located. This is closer said, “Probably Puerto o’clock Mass, held at the nean Sea located on the they offered and a few days to Guatamala than Mexico Rican.” Another asked if I upper church celebrated by southwest coast of Sicily; it later, we headed to the Port City. The next day, we was Puerto Rican and I re- Fr. Aubert, O.F.M. opens a dates back to the Roman of Miami. Everything was to docked at Cozumel. This is sponded, “No, I’m Italian.” At year of remembrance and Empire at which time it be- my liking except for the hun- a resort island which had no that point, one of them said thanksgiving to the immi- came the principal Sicilian dreds of kids who were on resorts on it when Sal and I in Spanish, “He must be the grants from Sciacca, Sicily port for the export of grain to the cruise with their par- were Mexico bound decades Godfather.” With that, all of who came together a cen- North Africa. The Emperor ents. ago. Since that point in them backed off and left me tury ago under the guidance Diocletian made it a focal Southern schools start up time, Cozumel and Cancun alone. The next thing I knew and protection of Madonna point of the imperial courier in the middle of August but have become world famous every one of the Indians del Soccorso, long associated service for the province of most of the people who took as tourist attractions. within 50 yards was staring with Sciacca and now the Sicily. advantage of the low prices We docked, headed to a to see what an Italian or a Patroness of their society. Sciacca has known Arab must have been from the motor launch and sailed to Godfather looked like. No The original charter granted and Norman rule adding to north where school starts the mainland and climbed one bothered me as Holly- the Society on September the rich heritage of its after Labor Day. This was aboard a tour bus for the wood version of Italians 15, 1910, bears the names people. It is also known for the only negative…hundreds hour’s ride that would bring seemed to have won out and of 65 men who would even- its thermal spas and fishing of kids, but I survived. The us inland to the Mayan ru- they were cautious. No one tually establish families fleet. There are hundreds stateroom was spacious, ins. Enroute, the tour guide bothered me, that is, until long associated with the of fishing boats that moor with every amenity you who spoke English without Loretta returned from her North End. The Society in the port. Sciacca boasts could ask for. The only prob- an accent, gave us the his- Gulf of Mexico swim and brought continuity and fa- a cathedral built by the lem was one I created my- tory of the Mayan Indians, joined me at the table for miliarity to the recent im- Normans in the twelfth cen- self. My clothes were falling their encounters with the lunch. migrants helping maintain tury and a Castle built by the off of me. Both Dean Saluti Aztecs, Toltecs, other Indian Once she sat down, the the customs and traditions Luna family in 1380. and my son, Michael, have tribes and eventually, the Indian merchants were of their place of origin in the It is the fishermen who me losing weight. Thus far, Spanish Conquistadores. It back with their wares, but Old World. continue the city’s devotion I’m down 25 or 30 pounds and was fascinating. they asked me if they could The Society expressed its to the Madonna del Soccorso. 2XL is now 2BIG. I had to buy We finally reached our des- speak to the lady. I told devotion to the Madonna by Twice a year on February 2 a couple of sport jackets for tination and headed on foot Loretta what had happened sponsoring a feast in her and August 15 the Madonna the dining room, a couple of to the temple ruins with the and commented that even in honor, which began in 1910; is celebrated. The tradition pairs of slacks to go with the guide explaining things each an Indian village in a re- it is a happy event com- is echoed in the annual jackets, sport and dress step of the way. We must mote part of Mexico, Italians memorating a vision of the Fisherman’s Feast held in shirts, shorts and a couple have walked about two miles had a negative image thanks Blessed Virgin to the Augus- the North End which has of bathing suits. Anticipat- with the temperature at to Hollywood films. She told tinian monk Nicolo Bruno in become the oldest continu- ing the size change before close to 100 degrees and the me to tell the vendors she 1300. Mary announced that ous Italian festival in Boston. we left, I went bargain hunt- humidity at about the same wasn’t interested and they she would assist and aid Congratulation to the Ma- ing knowing that the prices level. Once the tour was backed off. When we stood up the people of Sciacca and donna del Soccorso Society would be a lot higher on the over, Loretta, who had never to leave, one of them apolo- that this message should as it enters its centennial ship than at some of the been to Mexico before this, gized if they offended us. be spread to its inhabitants. year. stores I know of in Boca told me that she wanted to I was upset that we have Raton, Pompano and Ft. Lau- swim in the Gulf of Mexico. to endure Hollywood portray- derdale. The beach was only a few als of Italians even in a for- Well, when we were all hundred yards from the ru- eign country. But, it was an NORTH END packed, we headed for the ins, but I wasn’t interested. interesting tour and we en- Port of Miami, put the car in We had gone through an In- joyed ourselves. a garage and boarded the dian village to make the tour I weighed myself a couple ship. I knew I was going to and I wanted to return to a of days later and had PRINTING have to be on my best behav- small restaurant and have lost weight on the trip and ior where food was concerned lunch, a cold beer and a ci- did not come down with 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 as I wanted to do the impos- gar, so we parted company. Montezuma’s revenge from sible, not gain weight on a She headed to the beach the food at the Indian village. Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette cruise. I say impossible be- with most of the others on I guess I was ahead of the cause, at any hour of the day the tour and I headed for the game. 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Thank MUSIC FOR ALL you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen This must be re-published so that the 617-227-8929 OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 prayers of others might also be answered. 617-227-8929 Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) TOGETHER, and you don’t have two days and two law- Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco WE CAN UNDO 2006 MISTAKE yers to find out what it means after you read the bill?” For example consider Section 805 Back in November 2006, I voted for Deval on Page 157 talking about mandating em- ITALIAN AMERICAN ELECTED MAYOR (of Viggiu’) IN Patrick for governor because I thought it was ployers to provide health insurance for their ITALY. Viggiu’ is a small town in the province of Varese time for a Democrat in the Corner Office at employees. (Lombardia). Before World War 2 there was a song that be- the Statehouse once again. However, since Section 502 of such Act. (29 USC 1132) came popular in Italy which was about the local Fire De- he took office in January 2007, he has not is amended in subsection (a) (6) by strik- partment. The elections held this year (2009) on Saturday been what I expected. I don’t think he de- ing paragraph and all that follows through June 13 and on Sunday June 14 (the first time in Italy serves re-election and according to the lat- subsection (s) and inserting paragraph (2), elections were held on Saturday) produced an unexpected est polls, I am, not alone in that gut feeling. (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) or (11) of subsection and totally unanticipated result: a woman was elected Mayor I have worked for the State Department of (c). and (2) in subsection (c), by redesignat- (many women are Mayors in Italy), not a surprise indeed, Mental Health since 1972 in both direct care ing the second paragraph (10) as paragraph but this time the newly elected Mayor of Viggiu’ is an Ital- and support services. This year the gover- (12) and by inserting after the first para- ian American, more exactly an African American! Now, nor cut 6 percent from DMH which already graph (10) the following new paragraph.” before you ask how an African American can be…Italian (!) had $36 million cut in the last fiscal year. What ever happened to plain English? let me say that her father, American, met the Mayor’s According to an op-ed piece in the Boston mother in France during W.W.2. Their baby, now the Mayor, Globe by Judge Mark S. Coven, First Jus- IS THERE A SILVER LINING is Sandy Cane who was born in Springfield, MA. The couple tice, Quincy District Court, “The governor’s FOR BLUE HILL AVENUE? spent ten years in the United States, and in 1971 the fam- additional cuts will eliminate $500,000 from I remember back as a kid when street- ily, with baby Sandy, decided to move to Viggiu’, Italy. The adult residential and day services and cars ran out of Egelston Square to Mattapan baby, now in her 40’s, was elected in the list of the ‘Lega $600,000 from funding hospitals and com- Square, down Seaver Street off to the side Nord’ (the Northern League). Asked if she has met the munity mental health centers.” Already and onto the streetcar reservation along League’s leader, Unberto Bossi, she replied candidly that slated to close are the 16 inpatient beds at the middle of Blue Hill Avenue. The street- she eventually will met him, ‘one of these days’! Quincy Mental Health Center. cars are long gone but that MBTA reserva- POPE BENEDICT XVI HAS A MESSAGE FOR OBAMA! A As someone who has nearly 37 years in tion is maybe coming back for those Silver meeting between the the two leaders has happened, only a the field of human services, I think it is Line buses. On September 3, residents of few weeks ago. The Pope was ready to reiterate his posi- time for a governor who understands the Roxbury and Mattapan turned out at a tion, often unpalatable to many, for he is unmovable about scope of services needed to help people public meeting to give state officials an Family, and Women Rights. He made his points perfectly sustain their lives with the proper support earful of concerns over the $140 million clear to Nancy Pelosi when they met a few months ago in adequately funded. I plan to undo the transportation proposal that would up- the Vatican Palace. From reports made public by the Ital- mistake I made in 2006. Together, we can date the Silver Line bus route. The MBTA ian and Vatican Press, it appeared that Nancy Pelosi looked get a better governor. proposal would create a transit median quite shaken up right after the meeting with the Pope. running down the center of both Blue Obviously the Pope’s words strongly condemning abortion, CAN I HAVE HEALTHCARE REFORM IN Hill Avenue and Warren Street to Dudley and stem cells research which leaves no room for ‘life’, as Square. in late abortion, must have left a mark in the Speaker’s PLAIN ENGLISH, PLEASE! The project funded by stimulus monies subconscious. There is no question that the Pope’s posi- The healthcare reform bill passed by would create 400 jobs and speed up bus tion is not open to any compromise. We share the Pope’s Congress and hailed by President Obama is transportation for commuters. Councilor views and concerns, and feel no sympathy for those ‘Catho- 1,018 pages long. Our Founding Fathers only Chuck Turner is concerned too. Said lics’ who continue to show a peculiar sense of morality. needed 18 pages to establish the United Turner, “I don’t think that it looks like for HOW THEY VOTED IN ITALY IN 2009. I have on occasion States of America. Even House Judiciary Roxbury there are enough benefits to offset made clear that in Italy only lists of candidates are accepted. Chairman John Conyers says, ‘What good the dilemmas.” Like for Roxbury, just what Individual candidacies are not allowed by the election laws. is reading the bill if it’s a thousand pages are those dilemmas? Each party presents a list of chosen candidates for the vot- ers to choose from on the election day. This is the opposite, of course, of what we have in the United States. When the • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) list of candidates is submitted to the Election Office it must was just that, a lot of talk to who are over 70? I’ve got which included a little dog be accompanied by 30,000 or 35,000 signatures of support- hide Michael’s desire to friends who have lost their and a hunter on bended ers, which must be validated by the authorities too. Large lighten up himself. jobs and are driving the Pike knee holding a long rifle. political parties which are represented in the Italian Par- 2½ Screws Loose? to interviews.” This saint is the patroness liament, or have at least an elected representative at the Charlie Sheen, the star of Calling Doctor Howard, of Palermo and the story goes European Parliament are exempted (from collecting the TV’s, “Two and a Half Men” Doctor Fine. Doctor she was found dead in a cave signatures). A voter puts a mark on the political party (or still apparently thinks the Howard How Much Are by a hunter which explains coalition) symbol, and then he writes up to three names official story behind 9/11 is Your Apples? the statue carried around chosen from the list, or the number the candidate is listed a fraud according to another Over at the Menino Build- the North End during the by, to espress his preferences. If the party wins and is New York Post story, Sheen ing at the Boston Medical feast. I’m wondering If the allowed, e.g. four winners, the four that score the most pref- reportedly sent an open Center opened up a farmers N.R.A. knows about her? erential votes come out elected (to Parliament). Something letter to President Obama market every Friday right Tim for Governor interesting happened this year. All, or most, of the small claiming that 9/11 was a there in the lobby. I guess State Treasurer Tim parties that failed to collect (nationally) at least 4% of the pretext for the dismantling there’s a first for any- Cahill has announced he votes were wiped out, in short none of their candidates won of both the Constitution and thing. However, isn’t the will run for governor as an a seat because they failed to reach the fateful 4% of the Bill of Rights. Seems he also lobby area busy enough al- Independent candidate in votes, even those that received over a million votes, but thinks Bush-Cheney and ready? Guess it is good if 2010. I know Tim well hav- less than the required 4%. In all, there were nine small the CIA orchestrated 9/11 to you’re in a rush.” Hey, which ing lived in Quincy for 23 parties that were left without a single seat; they collected invade Iraq. He must be way is the emergency room years. He will be a strong much less than 4% of the votes. Briefly, the “Capi Dei Capi” drinking too much purple and how much are those candidate. He’s smart. He of Italian politics have the reins of power. They virtually Kool-Aid in a Dixie cup, eh? apples? “ has good political instincts. select the candidates that will be included in the final list You Gotta Be Kidding Me Designer Taxi Bag If anyone could win as a of candidates. What I have outlined above is a small sample Department 3rd party candidate, it is Tim of ‘operating Italian politics’. You see how a few truly affect Recently, the Joint Com- Cahill. He is running from the lives of all the people. I don’t believe this is the best mittee on Transportation the center trying to attract ‘democratic’ way to practice politics. The few ‘prima donnas’ took up a bill filed by Rep. fiscal conservatives, those are the ones that force the…disgruntled ones to start a Kathi-Anne Reinstein, D- 51% of the voters who choose new coalition, or party. And so goes the political life in the Revere that would allow driv- to be unenrolled. He will ‘Bel Paese’! ers age 70 and older to ride make his appeal to the the Mass Pike as well as the struggling middle class and tunnels totally free. Spencer shouldn’t be discounted.  Kimball, director of Citizens Mihos for Governor Against Road Tolls reacted A Manhattan designer has Christy Mihos wants to be by saying, “I think we should created a classy fashion- our next governor. Two years    all be riding TOLL-FREE. Why statement way to hail a cab. ago he ran as an Indepen- are we only benefitting those Regine’s Basha’s “taxi dent. This year he’s running   clutch” features a personal as a Republican. He has     yellow taxi light spelled out hired national political con- in gold letters and is set to sultant Dick Morris and has   Your Ad flash on and off. It is embed- assembled a team of politi- ded into a black suede bag cal operatives. He too is a fis- and can be seen night. This cal conservative. On social   Could Go taxi bag is part of the new issues, he is more liberal.   2Enlight10 collection of light Another down to earth good Here up purses from Basha. candidate who talks com-       St. Rosalia’s mon sense. He isn’t afraid to For information Packing a Rifle? take a stand and speak out    about advertising in The other day at the St. loudly for it. Can he beat  the Post-Gazette, Rosalia Feast and proces- Charles Baker in a GOP pri-      ! call 617-227-8929. sion In the North End, I no- mary? I think the answer is ticed the entire statue a definite YES. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Page 15

• Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) vides Boston police, hospital participated in Bike Fridays, EXTRA Innings and university security, and a program that encouraged hundreds of Facebook and residents of metro-Boston to by Sal Giarratani Twitter followers with a de- bike to work instead of scription of the stolen bike. driving a car. Cyclists are Lester is Team’s Ace Bronx Bombers • Here at City Hall, we’re greeted at City Hall with a No Question About It Look Like 1998 Team leading by example to trans- free breakfast, music, and Jon Lester is the team’s ace pitcher. He This year’s NY Yankees won’t win 114 form Boston into a world- expo. is now 13-7 with a 3.29 ERA. Josh Beckett games, but their manager Joe Girardi class biking city. The City • Thanks to a new ordi- lost a whole month with bad pitching. Once thinks they look an awful lot like the 1998 of Boston Bike Pool allows nance, drivers who park a running in the Cy Young race, Lester is now team. Said Girardi, “You take away the first employees at various City car in a bike lane face a $100 a better shot for it. However, in my book, it month (this year) and it’s pretty similar to buildings to ride one of fine. looks more like CC Sabathia 17-7, 3.42 could that club.” As of September 10, they were 18 bikes for work-related I’m confident that our ac- win that award today. 90-50. They won’t win 114 this season but trips. complishments thus far will probably finish 100 wins or better. That • We’ve trained 600 youth mark just the beginning of Martinez and the Phillies Former Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez who 1998 team was amazing at 114-48. Back on under the age of 18 with making Boston a biker- May 12 the team looked awful at 15-17 but courses on rules of the road, friendly city. The benefits of struggled with the NY Mets seems like the best free agent bargain in many seasons. have been gangbusters since. The Yankees safety, on-road and off-road biking are numerous: better have pitching and hitting working in sync. riding. Of course, we’ve also health, less congestion on The Phillies picked him up. To date, he’s encouraged everyone, espe- roads, a quicker commute made seven starts and the Phillies have won Jeter Breaks Gehrig Mark cially kids, to wear a helmet for some, and a more sus- all those games. Pedro, himself, is 5-0 with NY Yankees Derek Jeter broke the New through online videos and tainable city for all. We’re a 2.87 ERA. On Sunday, September 13, he York Yankee hit record held by Lou Gehrig Facebook. making biking easier for pitched the nightcap of a double header. He went for more than seven decades. A grounder to • More than 1,000 cyclists everyone, and we’re working 8 scoreless innings, struck out seven, gave up right against the Orioles gave Jeter 2,722 to establish a bike-sharing six hits and threw 130 pitches. AMAZING is the hits, one more than Gehrig whose Hall of LEGAL NOTICE program that will make only word to describe this performance. Fame career was cut short by illness in 1939. Commonwealth of Massachusetts thousands of bikes available • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) next year. The Trial Court We have forgotten the promises, our vows, and our are allowed to do so - but our Probate and Family Court Department For more information on shock and patriotic fury commitments. politicians have surrendered. MIDDLESEX Division the Boston Bike Program Docket No. MI09P4130EA Americans felt on the bright We have forgotten that we ARE WE WILLING TO LET and the “Boston Cycling In the Estate of September morning eight owe our dead and what we owe THE TERRORISTS WIN? Celebration,” please visit HELEN L. DUNCAN years ago. We have forgotten our children. We have even Ralph Peters’ new book, www.cityofboston.gov/bikes. Late of STONEHAM, MA 02180 our identification with fellow forgotten who attacked us. “The War after Armageddon,” Date of Death September 2, 2009 I encourage you to come citizens leaping from doomed We have betrayed the goes on sale next week. NOTICE OF PETITION out to the biggest biking skyscrapers. We have forgot- memory of our dead. In do- FOR PROBATE OF WILL event in Boston in years ten the courage of airline ing so, we betrayed our coun- To all persons interested in the above this weekend as we mark LEGAL NOTICE captioned estate, a petition has been pre- passengers who would not try and ourselves. Our troops a highlight of our biking Commonwealth of Massachusetts sented requesting that a document purport- surrender to terror. We have continue to fight-when they ing to be the last will of said decedent be program that will help turn The Trial Court forgotten the men and Probate and Family Court Department proved and allowed and that VIRGINIA L. Beantown into Greentown. DUNCAN of Wakefield, MA be appointed women who burned to death LEGAL NOTICE MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI09P4191EA executrix, named in the will to serve Without or suffocated in the Penta- Surety. Commonwealth of Massachusetts In the Estate of IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, gon. We have forgotten our The Trial Court CATHERINE F. CATALDO YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Probate and Family Court Department A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Your Ad Could MIDDLESEX Division Late of WILMINGTON, MA 01887 AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN LEGAL NOTICE Docket No. MI09D3273DR Date of Death August 3, 2009 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Go Here Commonwealth of Massachusetts DIVORCE SUMMONS NOTICE OF PETITION October 16, 2009. The Trial Court BY PUBLICATION FOR PROBATE OF WILL In addition, you must file a written affidavit To all persons interested in the above For information about Probate and Family Court Department MIRIAM AGUILA, of objections to the petition, stating specific captioned estate, a petition has been pre- advertising in the MIDDLESEX Division Plaintiff facts and grounds upon which the objection Docket No. 02D2811DV1 sented requesting that a document purport- is based, within thirty (30) days after the Post-Gazette, vs. ing to be the last will of said decedent be return day (or such other time as the Court, SUMMONS JULIO E. MURIEL, call 617-227-8929. BY PUBLICATION proved and allowed and that KAREN on motion with notice to the petitioner, may Defendant CATALDO a/k/a KAREN DAMPLO of allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. FA MING ZHANG, To the above named Defendant: Wilmington, MA be appointed executrix, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Plaintiff A Complaint has been presented named in the will to serve Without Surety. First Justice of this Court. LEGAL NOTICE vs. to this Court by the Plaintiff, MIRIAM AGUILA, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Date: September 18, 2009 XIU MEI LIN, seeking a DIVORCE. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Tara E. DeCristofaro The following vehicles have been Defendant An automatic Restraining Order has been A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Register of Probate towed by To the above named Defendant: entered in this matter preventing you from AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN TODISCO TOWING A Complaint has been presented taking any action which would negatively O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Run date: 9/25/09 impact the current financial status of either to this Court by the Plaintiff, FA MING ZHANG, October 20, 2009. 94 Condor Street party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- East Boston, MA 02128 seeking COMPLAINT for MODIFICATION. In addition, you must file a written affidavit You are required to serve upon Fa Ming bate Court Rule 411 for more information. of objections to the petition, stating specific In the event that these vehicles are You are required to serve upon Miriam LEGAL NOTICE Zhang Plaintiff - whose address is 4 Hamden facts and grounds upon which the objection not claimed they will be sold at Aguila - Plaintiff - whose address is 63 Bates is based, within thirty (30) days after the TO: KINGLES BURKE Circle Quincy, MA 02170 your answer on or auction on October 10, 2009. before November 3, 2009. If you fail to do Road, Framingham, MA 01702 your answer return day (or such other time as the Court, 88 WEST SELDEN STREET on or before October 14, 2009. If you fail to on motion with notice to the petitioner, may 2005 Chevy Trailblazer so, the Court will proceed to the hearing and APT #1 adjudication of this action. You are also do so, the Court will proceed to the hearing allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. 1GNET16S956124906 required to file a copy of your answer in the and the adjudication of this action. You are WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, MATTAPAN, MA 02126 also required to file a copy of your answer in 2001 DODGE NEON office of the Register of this Court at First Justice of this Court. CASEY TOWING, 46 NEW CAMBRIDGE. the Office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. Date: September 22, 2009 1B3ES46C81D280772 Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, MARKET SQUARE, ROXBURY, Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, Tara E. DeCristofaro 1990 MERCEDES 300sl First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, MA 02118 HAS HAD YOUR First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, Register of Probate WDBFA61E6LF006129 this 22nd, day of September, 2009. this 2nd, day of September, 2009. 1998 GMC YUKON UTIL VIN Tara E. DeCristofaro Run date: 9/25/09 #1GKEK13R7WJ727272 SINCE 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Tara E. DeCristofaro 5LMFU28A61LJ06078 Register of Probate Register of Probate FEBRUARY 21, 2009. LAST Run date: 9/25/09 LEGAL NOTICE REGISTERED TO YOU. AFTER Run dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/09 Run date: 9/25/09 DUE NOTICE THIS VEHICLE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court HAS NOT BEEN CLAIMED. THIS LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Department VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD AT Commonwealth of Massachusetts MIDDLESEX Division Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court PRIVATE SALE AT CASEY The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department Docket No. MI09D1599DR The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department TOWING, 46 NEW MARKET Probate and Family Court Department MIDDLESEX Division DIVORCE/SEPARATE SUPPORT SQUARE, ROXBURY, MA 02118. MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI09P3971EA SUMMONS MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI09P4096EA SUBMITTED BY Docket No. MI09P3888EA In the Estate of BY PUBLICATION KEVIN WALSH In the Estate of GERRIT J. VANDISSEL YA LING KUANG In the Estate of BARBARA M. JAESCHKE FOR AGOSTINHO RODRIGUES A/K/A GERTJOHAN VANDISSEL A/K/A KWONG YAH LING, Late of WILMINGTON, MA 01887 Plaintiff CASEY TOWING Late of STONEHAM, MA 02180 Late of WESTON, MA 02493 Date of Death August 8, 2009 Date of Death June 2, 2009 vs. Run dates: 9/11/09, 9/18/09, 9/25/09 Date of Death August 7, 2009 JAY LIU NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION A/K/A LIU GUO LIANG, FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL Defendant To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above LEGAL NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been pre- To the above named Defendant: captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- sented requesting that a document purport- sented requesting that a document purport- A Complaint has been presented TO: MIMOSE JOSEPH sented requesting that a document purport- ing to be the last will of said decedent be to this Court by the Plaintiff, YA LING KUANG ing to be the last will of said decedent be ing to be the last will of said decedent be 57 JACKSON PLACE proved and allowed and that JOHN R. proved and allowed and that GERALDINE J. A/K/A KWONG YAH LING, seeking a proved and allowed and that PAUL GERHARTZ of Reading, MA be appointed DIVORCE. CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140 RODRIGUES of Quincy, MA be appointed VANDISSEL of Weston, MA be appointed executor, named in the will to serve Without executrix, named in the will to serve Without An automatic Restraining Order has been B&B TOWING, 50-R MOONEY executor, named in the will to serve Without Surety. entered in this matter preventing you from Surety. Surety. STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA, HAS IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, taking any action which would negatively IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE impact the current financial status of either HAD YOUR 2005 HONDA CIVIC YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- VIN #2HGES16645H60034 SINCE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN bate Court Rule 411 for more information. AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN FEBRUARY 21, 2009. LAST O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON You are required to serve upon Regina O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON October 15, 2009. Healy - Attorney for Plaintiff - whose address REGISTERED TO YOU. AFTER October 7, 2009. October 8, 2009. DUE NOTICE THIS VEHICLE HAS In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit is 189 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific 02141 your answer on or before October NOT BEEN CLAIMED. THIS of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection 30, 2009. If you fail to do so, the Court will VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD AT facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within thirty (30) days after the proceed to the hearing and the adjudica- is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the PRIVATE SALE AT B&B TOWING, return day (or such other time as the Court, return day (or such other time as the Court, tion of this action. You are also required to return day (or such other time as the Court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may file a copy of your answer in the Office of this 50-R MOONEY ST., CAMBRIDGE, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may MA 02138. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. Court at CAMBRIDGE. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, SUBMITTED BY WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, MICHAEL SORRENTINO First Justice of this Court. Date: September 16, 2009 this 18th, day of September, 2009. Date: September 2, 2009 Date: September 10, 2009 FOR Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Register of Probate Register of Probate B&B TOWING Register of Probate Register of Probate Run dates: 9/11/09, 9/18/09, 9/25/09 Run date: 9/25/09 Run date: 9/25/09 Run date: 9/25/09 Run date: 9/25/09 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

STARTING THE DAY — earn Team MVP honors When the Boston Bruins while helping the Junior B’s held their annual “State of compile a 45-14-6 record — the Bruins” meeting for sea- en route to the team’s third son ticket holders at the consecutive playoff title Garden recently, a number and a berth in the national of these most faithful fans tournament. brought their children. It should be noted that One of the most light the NCAA considers verbal hearted questions of the commitments made during night, addressed by a young- the early years of high school ster to Bruins fan favorite as unofficial. NCAA head- Milan Lucic, was what he quarters in Indianapolis only ate for breakfast. “Honey Nut recognizes the written com- Cheerios and three strips of mitment that athletes can’t bacon,” came the reply with sign until their senior year. Jerry Forte and Herbie a smile. One of the reasons some Weissblum. NOW THAT’S A HARD ONE hockey players opt out of In victory we have the left hooks to Lewis Cotuna, — A query from yet another high school hockey is that hands of Mical Weisberg who succumbed to a second youngster had two of the junior hockey has a much 2009 Ring 4 Boston of Stoughton raised. round stoppage. & Light- three players on hand per- longer season and many Champion of the Year Congratulations.. haps wishing they were more games. In fact, the Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald. heavyweight Paul “Big Guns II” Gonsalves 2-0, 2 KO’s of somewhere else at that mo- Junior Bruins web site Harwich Kayoed Robert ment. The question was states that “The genesis for Graves at 1:39 of the first. what team they would want starting the team was to pro- They are both trained by to play for if they weren’t vide a full season option for Davey “Big Guns” Gon- playing for the Bruins. Both those who wanted more than salves, and John Gipson. Lucic and Patrice Bergeron what a prep/high school Mical Weisberg Stoughton begged off to an extent, be- could provide.” Vatrano’s 3-0, 2 KO’s defeated Frankie fore saying that Boston is junior team, for example, Reed 0-3, by way of a TKO in the franchise for them. New had its first games a few 3. Mical Weisberg is under acquisition Derek Morris days after Labor Day. High good guidance with Bud (an NHL veteran) lightened school hockey won’t start Lakin, and cornerman Jerry up the moment saying that until December. Maccarone. He takes a good he’s already played for all the BANNER NIGHT MOVED — shot. He got tagged flush, others anyway. Boston University head and didn’t even flinch. He WE HAVE BLAST OFF — hockey coach Jack Parker mixes his punches up well. By the time you read this has announced that the rais- Alexis Santos 2-0, 2 KO’s of the Bruins will be counting ing of the National Champi- Lawrence, looked well. the days until the start of onship Banner ceremony Alexis went right after Dino the regular season — which has been moved to Saturday, Alexis Santos 2-0, 2 KO’s, trainers Sean Farley and Weingarten 2-5, 0 KO’s and begins October 1 at the October 10 at 7 p.m. Barney Farley of the Lawrence Boxing Club. TKO’d him at 1;19 of the first. Garden this season when That night the Terriers “2009 Ring 4 Hall of Fame gathered to pay homage to He’s got good fast hands. He the B’s host Washington. will face the National U-18 Banquet, Florian Hall newly inducted Ring 4 Hall of trains at the Lawrence Box- Three days prior to that — team in an exhibition game Dorchester. Honored Ring 4, Fame members; Paul Barry, ing Club, under the guidance on September 28 — the at Agganis Arena. Originally, 2009 Champion of the Year, Bobby Bower, and RIP Ray of Sean Farley, and Barney Bruins will host their an- the ceremony was set for the Eddie “Fitz” Fitzgerald. Hall McPeck, who’s award was Farley. “At The Fights? Is.”; nual media day at the Gar- regular season opener later of Fame Inductees Paul accepted by Frank McPeck Mr. Iron Mike Pusateri, a big den. It’ll be a time for the in the month. Barry, Bobby Bower, RIP Ray and his wonderful wife Kathy supporter of Boxing, who was members of the fourth es- Parker indicated that mov- McPeck. Ring 4 Award re- McPeck, both now of Carver. a World Rated title contender tate to hear directly from ing the game to a Saturday cipients John “Buddy” Ford In attendance was Joey himself. Fight Officials, and coach Claude Julien, GM night would be better for the “Brothers in Boxing DeGrandis, a very tough spectators; Michael Saia, Peter Chiarelli and owner fans who would have had to Award,” Charlie Tartaglia fighter. Congratulations all, Marty Murphy and wife Jeremy Jacobs concerning deal with rush hour traffic the “Clem Crowley Award,” and check out the pictures. Susan, Charlie Tartaglia, their outlook for the team if the original day (a Tues- and Boston Catholic Televi- Next Hall of Fame Banquet Dr. Edgar Ballenas, John Ford on the eve of the coming day) had been maintained. sion Director Father Robert 2010. of South Boston, Stan Dutra season. Also, since it is an exhibi- Reed the “Humanitarian “911!” In Plymouth, for “A of Mashpee with the Wam- COMMITTING TO THE tion, there’s a bit more free- Award.” It was a very good Night to Remember! and panoag Tribe, Referee Char- HEIGHTS — He just began dom in terms of the length time. Bagpiper Ian Mac- never forget, at the Memorial ley Dwyer, Matt Troiani only his sophomore year in of the ceremony. “It is some- Connell, prepared the many Hall. This is where Mike and son, Vincent Aidala, high school earlier this thing we wanted to take with his bellowed Call to Ex- Machine Gun” Oliver 22-2, 7 New England Super-middle- month but already Frank our time about and enjoy and citement. Ring 4 President KO’s of Hartford Connecticut, weight Champion Irish Joey Vatrano, a resident of East an exhibition allows us to do Mickey Finn put together boxed his way to winning the McCreedy, Dennis Marrese, Longmeadow (near Spring- that,” said Parker in a press another good time, and was vacant New England and Jason Estrada, Wayne Lopes, field) has promised Boston release. honored by those attending. Eastern Boxing Association Manny Antonio Lopes, College head hockey coach MORE STARTUPS — The He was honored, with the Junior Featherweight Title. Dennis Siciliano, Jason Jerry York that he will play Celtics will open training Ring 4 Thank You Award This was a rough, tough, hard Pires, Tony Petronelli, Peter for the Eagles starting in the camp on September 29 at that states, “For your dedi- fought battle between these Marciano, Hank Tartaglia, fall of 2012. Salve Regina University in cated leadership, untiring two Combatants. Back and The beautiful, nice young Vatrano, whose cousin Rhode Island. They’ll have commitment and willing- forth they went, “Wham, lady Katie Mullane of Swan- Barry Almeida is a sopho- almost a month of prac- ness to do all of the unno- Bam, Pow!” A sort of, “Let me sea, Joey Lanza, Carlos Ortiz more forward at BC, attends tices and exhibition games ticed tasks, that makes our at him!” type fight. “Take Jr. This fightcard was dedi- Cathedral High School and before opening the season organization successful.” We that, and that and that!” cated to RIP Manny Antonio Springfield. But he doesn’t in Cleveland on October 27. enjoyed ourselves. The food Machine Gun Oliver, and Lopes Sr. The grandfather of play for his high school The home opener in Bos- was very good, as many gath- Castulo Gonzalez 9-8, 3 KO’s Manny Antonio Lopes, and team. Instead he travels an ton is set for the next ered to pay homage to those of Lynn entertained specta- Arturo Lopes 1-0, 1 KO of hour each way almost daily night — October 28 against newly inducted. Hall of Fame tors with their Pier Four Marshfield, who won this to the New England Sports Charlotte. Members and award recipi- Fought Battle, by the 1620 night by way of a TKO in 3 Center in Marlboro where In addition, Hockey East ents, in attendance; Bob Mayflower Landing Pier. over Chris Cook 3-18-2, 1 KO. he plays for the Boston Jun- will hold its annual media Benoit, Eddie Casey, Tom Mike Oliver won by scores of Isander Beauchamp 6-0-1, ior Bruins. The team com- day at the Garden on Sep- Conlon, Jimmy Connors, 77-73, 77-73, 77-74. He’s 2 KO’s of Lynn defeated Elton petes in the Empire Junior tember 30 with coaches Jimbo Curran, Paul Doyle, now, the Champ! Ryan Dharry 2-5-1, 0 KO’s by way Hockey League. from all the men’s and Joe Feeney, Mickey Finn, Kielczewski of Quincy dem- of a 4 Round decision. This Last season Vatrano, who women’s team in the con- Eddie Fitzgerald, Dick onstrated to onlookers, that was another terrific fight. plays left wing, scored 38 ference on hand to give Flaherty, Jerry Forte, Bobby he is a force to be reckoned The crowd erupted, over the goals and added 38 assists season previews to media Franklin, Leo Gerstel, Don with 5-0, 2 KO’s. He won by action. This fight card was over the span of 65 games to members. Green, Mike Joyce, George way of a third round victory, put on by Jimmy Burchfield, Maddox, Nick Manzello, over the 0-4 Norman Allen. and his CES team. For events going on in Massachusetts Vinny Marino, Tommy He struck with a double Let’s continue our prayers this FALL, Martini, Steve Memishian, left hook, to the body, and for Martha Crowley, Harold Mike Mullen, John O’Brien, to the head. Cape Cod Fight- “Chubby” Gomes, and Terry call the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Reinaldo Oliveira, Dan ers; Barnstable Heavyweight Nelson. I was made aware Web site at www.massvacation.com. O’Malley, Billy Pender, Jesse Barboza, went to the that Clem Crowley, and Bill For a complimentary Massachusetts Getaway Guide, Tinker Picot, Rich Torsney, body of opponent Lewis Ross started Air Force Box- call 1-800-447-MASS, ext. 300. and Herb Weissblum. They all Cotuna 0-2. “Pow!” He dug in ing in 1952.