VOL. 112 - NO. 39 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, OCTOBER 3, 2008 $.30 A COPY BARACK OBAMA: Celebrating 10 Years of The Luckiest (and Least Impressive) Man in America by Paul Ibrahim October Italian Heritage Month We have all heard – a bit ballot petition and that of too much – about how sup- every other candidate for in Massachusetts posedly impressive Barack that seat. He managed to get Obama is. But even a cur- all four of them off of the bal- sory examination of his lot, and won the seat by background can only suggest eliminating his competi- that Obama is, in fact, re- tion. markably unremarkable. A few years later, Obama Now you might ask, how wanted to run for the U.S. can that be? After all, putting Senate seat that had just ideology aside, this guy has opened up. His main oppo- successfully fought his way nent, a Democratic candi- up to the U.S. Senate, on its date named Blair Hull, was own a remarkable achieve- well-known, well-financed ment for anyone! and comfortably ahead. It Not so much. was quite apparent that he Let us go back to the roots would take the Democratic of Obama’s political career. nomination for the senate When Alice Palmer, the Illi- seat. But soon, allegations nois state senator who pre- came out suggesting his in- ceded him, wanted to run for volvement in domestic the U.S. House of Represen- abuse, and his numbers tatives, she selected Barack plummeted, paving the way Obama as her intended suc- for Obama’s victory. cessor for her state senate Then came the general seat. election for the U.S. Senate. Palmer, however, lost her Illinois, being one of the congressional primary, and most liberal states in the The October Italian Heritage Month Committee celebrated the launch of Italian decided to run for re-election country, would usually make Heritage activities for the month of October at the Massachusetts State House, Grand for her state senate seat. inevitable the victory of the Stairway. Shown in Photo: At podium State Treasurer Tim Cahill in front of the Coro She was so well-known and Democratic nominee in any Dante Choral Ensemble, addresses the audience as Committee Members look on. popular in her district that major statewide election. From Left to Right: Kevin Caira, Educational Director, Dr. Carlo Cipollone, Italian there was absolutely no The Republicans, however, Consul General Liborio Stellino, Deputy Consul General, Luigi Munno, Judge Joseph doubt she would easily keep had managed to nominate a Ferrino (Ret.), John Christoforo and Lino Rullo. (Not shown in photo, Order Sons of her position. Obama, how- star by the name of Jack Italy in America, State President, Florence Ferullo Kane. ever, refused to give up his Ryan, who had a distant, but (Photo by Rosario Scabin) candidacy. Instead, he re- existent, shot at winning. sorted to Chicago-style poli- tics by challenging Palmer’s (Continued on Page 6) Mayor’s Column by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston The troublesome national economy and Regardless of ongoing instability, our uncertain financial markets have left great medical institutions continue to not News Briefs many of us here at home not only feeling only provide excellent care but also by Sal Giarratani the short-term pinch of tightening our attract international investments to personal budgets but also genuinely wor- conduct world renowned research. The ried about our long-term financial same goes for our colleges and universi- Is Sam Yoon Raising $$ futures. People are understandably won- ties. These institutions of higher educa- for Mayoral Run? dering about the local effects of the tion give Boston some of the best and Is City Councilor Sam Yoon happy with his national economic climate. Although the brightest minds, many of whom remain day job? Or is he trying to be the first Asian- current economy looks bleak, the City in the city to contribute to our workforce American mayor of Boston? constantly revises how we allocate fund- long after they have completed their Recently, Yoon had a $100.00-a-plate ing and structure the city’s budget so that schooling. fundraiser in California. The invite read: we are able to maintain some peace Furthermore, only 1-3% of Boston’s “Please join us for a cocktail reception to support of mind during uncertain times like financial services jobs are in the troubled Sam Yoon in his quest to become the first Asian these. While Boston is certainly affected investment banking sector. About half of American Mayor of Boston.” by everything that is happening nation- Boston’s financial job base stems from Spokesperson for Yoon, Curtis Ellis said, “He’s ally, we are fortunate to have a strong money management, a segment that concentrating on his job as councilor. Records financial foundation unlike many other provides set services in return for pre- show that last month, Yoon raised about $18 cities and towns across the country. arranged fees and is consequently more thousand with only three contributors from The City of Boston has long had the stable than investment banking. Despite Boston. unique position of benefitting from a well the credit crunch being felt by devel- Is he running? Only his hairdresser knows diversified economy. Unlike many cities opers, development continues to remain “Remember that hair coloring commercial? that rely heavily on one sector for eco- stable, an indication of the value of Hey, if it walks like a duck, looks like a nomic strength, we benefit from four well- Boston’s real estate market. Construc- duck and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a established sectors that help fuel our tion continues from Downtown Crossing duck.” economy. In addition to the financial to the Waterfront. Tourism remains high, Former City Councilor Michael McCormack services and tourism sectors, economies with four major hotels nearing comple- thinks Menino is “as unbeatable as you’ll find.” that are more prone to the adverse effects tion, and hundreds of housing units are of market turmoil, 25% of Boston’s job under construction for our growing popu- (Continued on Page 15) base is in the more “recession proof” industries of health care and education. (Continued on Page 12)

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A peculiar ritual occurs sweater on over a flannel across New England as soon shirt. Get the work gloves, HADES as the first chill greets us at too, if you must. Grab that Readers are reminded the souls of the dead to the mother, Demeter, form the the door as we head outdoors well-worn metal or bamboo that the family tree of my- lower world in his chariot. most popular aspects of her to start another day. The rake out of the cellar or thology started with Chaos, Those who were reluctant to legend. It also explains why warm air of summer gone, garage and start gathering the yawning abyss which disembark were beaten off Demeter, the goddess of we realize a heavy coat or those leaves about the yard marked the beginning of all with his staff. Hades was agriculture, punished earth, wool sweater is in order. to make way for the snow things. Out of Chaos came considered to be the enemy causing it to remain unpro- This ritual is part innate that will surely fall sooner the Primeval Beings called of all life, heartless and ductive during a portion of and part common sense. than we care to think of that Night, Day, Upper Atmo- relentless in his assigned the year. Wear layers and be comfort- season. sphere, and Heavens. Then tasks, and hated, accord- Regarding the abduction of ably warm or cling to cotton Definitely do not waste came the Titans, those gi- ingly by gods and men. this goddess, I must remind button downs of summer money buying the blasted ant deities who were the In works of art this god our readers, who are also art fashion fare and shiver. leaf-blowers that spew forth forerunners of the gods. The was represented as resem- lovers, about the beautiful Most of us do not want to an awful mix of toxic gas Titans were overthrown and bling his brothers Zeus and Bernini statues that are close up the house to keep and noise. Be at peace with their power seized by the Poseidon, but with gloomy now standing in Rome’s autumn’s chill away. Activi- the lighter way of raking — Olympian gods (Zeus, his features, the key to the Borghese Gallery. Attention ties are centered on the devoid of air and noise brothers, his sisters, and gates of the lower world in is specifically directed indoors for the next few pollution. Instead, listen to seven of his children). Dur- his hand, and his watchful toward the one entitled “The months. Forget about a slow the natural noises of leaves ing recent issues we exam- dog Cerberus at his side. Rape of Prosperine” (the walk as the bitter head crunching under foot, falling ined the legends of Zeus, The most celebrated of Roman name for Perse- winds smack us back to re- from tree limbs, and scurry- chief and most powerful of the myths about Hades phone) which shows Pluto ality at every step of the way. ing up the street as howling those gods. We also learned was known as “The Rape of (Hades) in the act of abduct- Sweeping the stoop in this winds give push. about Jupiter, Hera (wife of Persephone.” This legend ing the young goddess. For cool climate? But we must Pumpkins are ready now Zeus), and Juno (wife of told of the beautiful Perse- those persons who are not if we want to keep the leaves to adorn the front stoop. Corn Jupiter). Our attention is phone, daughter of the god- familiar with the works of from racing inside our living stalks make for a cozy look now directed to Hades, a dess Demeter, playing with Lorenzo Bernini may I re- room. And complaining won’t of country as they stand tall mythological name which her companions, gathering mind you that he was the change anything, a distant atop the porch. Toss cracked identifies both a person and lilies and violets when Hades fourteenth architect to be voice whispers in our ears. corn across the yard for the a place. saw her. It was love at first employed in the construc- Those reassuring — and squirrels to gobble up and all As a person, Hades was a sight; he immediately car- tion of St. Peter’s Basilica authoritative — voices of our manners of birds to cheerily brother to Zeus. He became ried her off as she screamed in Rome. He is credited mother or father or aunt or chirp their approval as these the ruler of the lower world for help, but her cries were with the design of that neighborhood sage whose delightful creatures give after he and the other gods in vain. When Hades and his church’s entrance plaza, one wisdom we put to good use thanks. Sharing is our way overthrew the Titans. To- captive reached the River of the exterior fountains, then and nowadays whether of thanking them for adding gether with his queen Cyane, it opposed his pas- the “Baldacchino” (canopy) we’re aware of it or not. joy to our past many warm Persephone, he ruled over sage, so he struck the river over the high altar and the The world passes us by dur- mornings and days. the infernal regions and bank with his trident and black marble twisted col- ing our daily busyness and Autumn offers advantages over the ghosts of the dead. the earth opened to provide umns that support the 700 the seasons come and go. that summer cannot. Em- Mythological stories change his passage to the lower ton canopy. But the wise words and kind bark on the adventures from time to time, however. world. This kidnapping of and gentle ways of those won- awaiting you in this new Hades was originally thought Persephone, together with NEXT WEEK: Hades, the derful older folks who lived season before its brief bril- to be the one who conducted the nine year search by her Place decades through all man- liance of the burning bush ners of challenges, calami- or myriad colors of leaves ties and good times live on. give way to the natural or- Thankfully, some things der of Nature and usher in BOSTON RESIDENTS, never change. the numbing realities of SAFELY DISPOSE OF So pull that favorite wool winter. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, Alzheimer Program UNWANTED TIRES AND PROPANE TANKS at Orient Heights Branch Library AT TWO UPCOMING DROP-OFF DAYS: Mike Kincade from the Alzheimer’s Association will present Getting Started: What to Do When Your Family 1. Saturday, October 4, 2008 2. 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Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Mark Filippo Frattaroli 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 December 17, 1991 - September 29, 2008 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 “My brother was becoming was a devoted brother of e-mail: [email protected] the man I always dreamed he Philip A., Daniella A. and Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com would be. His impact on me, Jessica L. Frattaroli. Grandson the things he taught me, the of Oscar and Teresa Forlani Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly times I shared with him will and Arturo and Lucia Published weekly by stay with me all the days of Frattaroli. Mark was loved by Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, my life.” said older brother many especially by his aunts, Boston, MA 02113 Philip Frattaroli. uncles, cousins, friends and USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Mark Filippo Frattaroli of very dear friend Rosanna POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Winchester passed away on POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Veggeberg. September 29, 2008. Visiting hours Thursday, James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma Mark was a sophomore at October 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 the Lawrence Academy in in the Saint Eulalia Church, Vol. 112 - No. 39 Friday, October 3, 2008 Groton, Massachusetts. He 50 Ridge Street, Winchester, was an extraordinary student Massachusetts. A Funeral GUEST EDITORIAL and athlete. He was a member Mass will be celebrated of the football team and Friday, October 3 at 11 a.m., A Giants Tee Shirt, Garden of Peace would soon join the wrestling Saint Eulalia Church, team. In his game on Winchester. Entombment and Isaura Mendez’s Pain Wednesday, September 24th Woodlawn Cemetary, Everett, by Sal Giarratani the team named him co- Massachusetts. Opening arguments were delivered on September captain and he scored his first In memory of Mark’s 18 in the trial of a man accused of gunning down an- touchdown. wonderful life, donations can be made to the other. Darryl Green allegedly gunned down Terrell Mark was an absolute joy to everyone. Mark Filippo Frattaroli Scholarship Fund, c/o Gethers at the 2001 Caribbean Festival during a dis- Beloved son of Filippo and Anna (Forlani) Lawrence Academy, P.O. Box 992, Groton, pute between rival gangs in Dorchester. The victim Frattaroli. The youngest of four children, Mark Massachusetts 01450. was not involved in either gang but was apparently Those we love don’t go away, shot for the NY Giants T-shirt he was wearing. They walk beside us every day, Green allegedly took wearing a Giants shirt to mean that Gethers was a member of the Franklin Hill Unseen, unheard, but always near, Giants. Still loved, still missed and very dear. The same day a 25-year-old man was gunned down on a Dorchester Street while families gathered at a Garden of Peace remembering homicide victims in a solemn ceremony. The victim reportedly was hit RICO ALESSANDRO multiple times and pronounced dead at Boston Medical MAY HE REST IN PEACE Center. Police sources say he may have been con- nected to the Wendover Street gang. The North End lost a great Rico was the beloved son Meanwhile, at the Garden of Peace on Somerset friend recently. Rico of the late Anastasia (Parisi) Alessandro a fixture at Alba’s and Antonio Alessandro. Lov- Street near the Statehouse, families gathered to Produce on Parmenter ing brother of Annette mourn loved ones taken from them in acts of violence. Street, North End, Boston. Salvaggio and her husband Finally, the next day, September 19, Isaura Mendez A lovable hard working fel- John of Georgetown, Connie will face the man who disappeared for 13 years charged low who was adored by many, Russo of California, John in the murder of Isaura’s son Bobby Mendez back on Rico had a positive attitude and his wife Teresa of October 10, 1995. Mendez said she once gave up hope about life. Although his Malden, Anthony and his that the man who is accused of killing her son would health proved to be a great wife Phyllis of Malden, Vito ever be caught. She hopes to someday bring some challenge in his life, he and his wife Grace of Florida, closure to herself and hopes the trial in Suffolk never let it get in the way of Marie Smith of Saugus, Superior Court can serve to deter others from repeat- his daily activities. As a child Rinaldo “Dickie” of New ing what happened to her son. Isaura Mendez knows he played Little League. He York, Joseph of Florida, pain. After her son Bobby’s murder in 1995, she graduated from the Indus- Susan Sweeney of Califor- grieved once again when another son Matthew was trial School for Crippled Chil- nia, Roger and his wife shot to death in 2006. dren in Lexington. He loved Lorraine of W. Roxbury and Through tears she put together an annual walk for baseball and hockey. He the late Carlo. Cherished peace and has become to many a symbol for anti- brought smiles to everyone uncle of John and Michael violence campaigns across the city. Up at the Garden he came in contact with. Salvaggio of Georgetown, of Peace ceremony, another 46 new stones were com- The North End will not be James Smith and his wife memorated. There are now 556 murdered victims the same, but Rico is now free of pain, free Diane Farraher-Smith of Saugus as well as memorialized as the garden continues to grow. of his physical impairments,” said Farraher- many other nieces and nephews. Also sur- Politicians come and go. They show up for funerals. Smith, who also was his primary nurse. “He vived by many loving and dear friends of the Preach working together. Eulogize the dead. Say things is gone form our sight, but not from our North End who have been an important part will change. Then go home and more of the same just hearts. of his life. continues. Neighborhoods in crisis need to stand up His spirit will remain with us forever. together to bring peace back to their neighborhoods. Peace gardens are nice but peaceful neighborhoods are much better. We’re all in this together. As Ben Franklin Third Anniversary said in 1776, “We shall all hang together or surely we’ll all hang separately.” In Loving Memory of Annette M. Toscano William Anthony Indrisano April 12, 1945 — October 6, 2005 NOVEMBER 17, 1952 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 God looked around was getting rough William (Billy) Indrisano passed His garden And the hills away on Wednesday, September 3, And found an empty space. were hard to climb, 2008. The son of the late Olimpio Then He looked down So He closed your eyes and Anna Marie (Micarone) Indrisano. upon the earth and whispered William is lovingly survived by his And saw your tired face. “Peace Be Thine.” daughter Cara Indrisano and her fiancé He placed His arms It broke our hearts Gennaro Moretti of Revere. Devoted around you, to lose you, best friend of Marilyn Maniscaclo, And lifted you to rest. But you did not go alone, mother of Cara Indrisano. He is also God’s garden A part of us went with you, survived by his brothers, Ralph must be beautiful, Indrisano of Boston, Joseph Indrisano The day God For He only takes the best. of Worcester, Angelo Indrisano of called you home. Melrose, the late Victor Indrisano and He knew that you If love would the Anna Caso family. were suffering have saved you, Billy is remembered for his effervescent smile and infec- He knew you were in pain, You never would tious laugh, especially at Wit’s End Café where he worked. He saw the road have died. His spirit and energy will remain with all those who loved him. Always remembered by your Family A donation in Billy’s memory maybe made to Hospice of the North Shore. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 3, 2008 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD THE BANKS KEEP FALLING by Sal Giarratani Washington Mutual was mortgages from its merger 23.83 or 6% for the week. The Giarratani Family the latest big bank to fail. It with Golden West Financial Energy stocks declined was taken over by the FDIC Corp., Wachovia has seen its partly based on declines in has Returned to Somerville last week and given to financial condition weaken, energy demand and concern Chase JP Morgan to run even though it added $20 over the rescue package. for $1.9 billion dollars. billion from CD’s last sum- Markets in Europe and Asia Wachovia is seeking a bid- mer. Because Washington fell on worries about the fate der to bail them out with a Mutual was sold to JP Mor- of the bailout bill. Banks handful of buyers, as the gan Chase and not taken were not willing to lend to weak economy pushes them over by the Federal Reserve, each other for more than a deeper into peril. Shares of the deposits are safe and day despite the Fed pumping Wachovia fell 27% last week guaranteed by FDIC and more money into the sys- as investors fretted about SIPC. However, the share- tem. “There are still a lot of its massive mortgage port- holders get nothing as the questions that are weighing folio. All banks are under stock is down to under .16¢/ on stocks” said Benoit de pressure as people default share. Many astute and well Broisis an analyst at Paris on their debt and need educated people got caught based Richelieu Finance, fresh money to lend. About in the web in this bank- with $4 billion under man- 2.4% of credit card debt is ruptcy. TPG Toscafund Asset agement European banks more than 90 days over- Management, the third larg- Bradford & Bingley fell 5.9% due, the highest since 1991. est shareholder lent WaMu as investors cashed out and Wachovia is talking to po- $1.35 billion in April 2008, Fortis NV fell 21% as the tential buyers Wells Fargo, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts bank tried to assure the Banco Santander SA of Spain Co., lost $1 billion from a market that it was on solid and Citigroup. There are 13 January 1998 investment footing. Ping Au Insurance of bank failures so far this year and McLeod USA lost $1.1 Hong Kong which own 5% of Here in this photo taken in August 1957 are some which doesn’t come close to billion from September Fortis dropped also as the members of the Giarratani family gathered on the steps the number of failures of the 1999, and TA Associates, Hong Kong Index fell 1.3%, as of 31 Mt. Pleasant Street in East Somerville. late 1980s, when hundreds lost $320 million and March it’s the last trading day of shaky institutions failed First (Francisco Partners) ahead of the week long Na- Back in the 1940s, my the railroad tracks to costing taxpayers about lost $150 million in the tional Day holidays to Octo- Uncle Nick saved and saved Mt. Pleasant Street. In 1958 $130 billion. Alan Worrell, stock. Among the banks ber 6th, 2008. his money to be able to my Auntie Mary and Unkie CEO of Sterling Bank thinks other investors are Deutch The dollar held steady move out of an apartment at moved out of the North End the industries problems are Bank and Barclay’s PLC. The waiting on the bailout pack- 88 Prince Street in the to East Somerville too. I far worse because the real investor’s news anticipated age. The Euro was steady at North End of Boston and buy didn’t finally arrive in East estate market is so back- the seriousness of the prob- $146.26/dollar. The U.S. a house out in the suburbs. Somerville until 1967 when logged with unfinished lem in the nation this economy grew less than es- Back nearly sixty years my father moved the family homes, and other construc- month. In ten days custom- timated @ 2.8% in the 2nd ago, Somerville was in the from Roxbury to Pearl Street. tion projects that will haunt ers withdrew $16.7 billion or quarter. Consumer confi- country. In 1950, he bought East Somerville was loaded lenders for years, after gen- about 9% of the thrifts depos- dence jumped to 70.3 from a house at 31 Mt. Pleasant with Giarratani by then. erating record profits during its, which alarmed regula- 63.0 in August. Other cur- Street in East Somerville, However, after my Uncle the housing boom, it has tors and forced Ma Mu to sell rencies traded sideways one street removed from Nick died in 1981, only my taken only a year for the itself. Investors are panick- from the sessions with no Boston. I remember as a kid Aunt Katie and cousin profits to evaporate. Second ing and if the Fed bailout clear direction. As inflation visiting my uncle and aunt Angelo were left. My family quarter profits fell to $5 bil- plan falls apart it could close is moderating and with the and their family often. We moved over to Charlestown lion from $36.8 billion its the markets according to economy slowdown, inves- would take the train to old in 1975. Unkie in 1964. second lowest level since one Wall Street trader. The tors are watching with anx- Sullivan Square, walk down 1991. About 18% of FDIC stalling of the $700 billion ious desperation. the long winding ramp over (Continued on Page 15) lenders lost money in the bailout hurt small cap Wachovia was the latest second quarter. Dividends stocks. Stock market veter- casualty on Wall Street. 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City of Boston, Thomas M. Menino, Mayor Department of Neighborhood Development Evelyn Friedman, Chief and Director POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 3, 2008 Page 5 Boston’s Wedding Luminaries East Boston Columbus Day Come Out in Force to “Define Luxury” Parade Committee Holds Jail Day Liberty Hotel Event is Sixth in a Series

On Friday, September 19, 2008 volunteers from East Boston held a Jail Day fundraiser. Volunteers from the East Boston Columbus Day Parade Committee along with offic- Panel members were (l to r): Bryan Rafanelli, President and Chief Designer, Rafanelli ers from the Suffolk County Sheriffs Department and Bos- Events; Holly Safford, Founder and President, The Catered Affair; John LaRoche, Floral ton Police rounded up local residents and merchants to raise Designer and President, blueGuava; Arlene Cronk, Owner, Invitations & Company; funds for this years’ Columbus Day Parade. Offenders were Yolanda Cellucci, CEO, Yolanda Enterprises; Bo Winiker, Co-Owner, Winiker Music; accused of smiling, cleaning up the streets and being good Stuart Meyerson, General Manager, The Liberty Hotel neighbors. Officers brought offenders to the Central Square (Photo by Theresa Johnson of Johnson Photography) Jail where they were held until paying bail. Generous resi- Over 140 Boston wedding professionals — on Wednesday, September 24th, featured a dents and merchants were good sports and the committee representing the city’s top hotels, event panel discussion on the topic “Defining raised much needed funds. planners, caterers, floral designers, photog- Luxury.” This year’s Columbus Day Parade will step off from Orient raphers, bridal shops, and other vendor Marketing to the High-End Bride events Heights at 1 PM travel down Bennington Street to Chelsea categories — attended a special breakfast are sponsored and produced by Arlene Cronk, Street to Maverick Square and turn down Meridian Street seminar entitled “Marketing To the High- owner of Invitations & Company, a social into Central Square. Marching bands from all over New End Bride.” The occasion marked the sixth and wedding stationery boutique located England, Military and Civic groups will make this year’s in a series of twice-yearly events in which near Beacon Hill and the West End. parade special. Chief Marshall retired Boston Police officer members of the local wedding community Ms. Cronk is also the founder of the Boston and Vietnam veteran Joseph Favale along with Civic Chair- gather to hear experts on various topics Wedding Group, New England’s largest man Joe Ruggiero and Parade Chairman Buddy Mangini related to attracting and serving the upscale association of wedding-related businesses. is asking for your help. If you would like to donate to the wedding customer. September’s event, For more info contact Arlene Cronk, parade or attend one of the pre-parade events contact Joe which took place at Boston’s Liberty Hotel Invitations & Company, 617-227-2127 at 617-590-3035. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 3, 2008 A Crisis of Confidence by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Res Publica Wall Street is frantically foreign countries and in par- pressed values, as they cur- looking to Washington to bail ticular China; should these rently are as a result of the by David Trumbull it out of its financial crisis. countries feel that we are not Mark-to Market provision of Washington seems petrified in control of our financial the Sarbanes — Oxley Act to take action for fear of the house, they could pull their that would immediately NOT A LAUGHING MATTER public backlash to a bill that money out of our financial strengthen the balance “Streets flooded. Please advise”. bails out and rewards the system and cause enormous sheets of the institutions (telegram from humorist Robert Benchley people who got us into this problems to the country. carrying these assets. The to his editor upon arrival in Venice) mess in the first place and The Paulson Plan for sav- private sector should be more presidential candidates are ing the financial system involved in re-liquefying the This week-end Mary and I and Louise Kelley, who were trying to score points adding calls for the establishment of credit markets taking some are off to New York for the employees of the Slater & to the sorry exhibition. We a 700 billion dollar fund to of the burden off the shoul- 6th Annual Gathering and Morrill Shoe Co. at the time are not presenting a pretty buy up toxic securities, bat- ders of tax payers. Greater Humor Award Dinner of the (April 15, 1920) of the South picture to the world that tered down in value, from transparency between banks Robert Benchley Society. Braintree murder of which looks to America for leader- banks and financial institu- that regularly trade with We’ll have to pick up our cel- Messrs. Sacco & Vanzetti ship, on the contrary, we are tions taking them off their each would remove doubts of ebration of Italian-American were found guilty. confirming in the minds of books with the benefit of insolvency, allow the flow of History Month in Massachu- Mr. Benchley was sum- our enemies and critics that strengthening their balance funds, and ease the credit setts when we return. moned to repeat statements we appear to be a nation in sheets so as to instill con- problem. Actually, aside from quips first made in an affidavit decline riddled with corrup- fidence in our financial in- The Paulson bail out in its about that aquatic Adriatic last spring (TIME, May 16). In tion, incompetence and stitutions and free-up the original and revised form was avenues, Mr. Benchley his affidavit Mr. Benchley opportunism. credit market. The govern- rightfully rejected for it placed (1889-1945), Worcester-born said that Mr. Loring Goes, The natural question to ment would sell these secu- the burden of Wall Street’s American of English and Worcester manufacturer, ask is who was minding the rities, recovering the money, mistakes on the shoulders of Welsh descent, played a had told him of various store while all the really bad within a period of five years, the tax payer and did not ex- small but note-worthy part remarks made by Judge mortgages were being writ- returning the money to the plore other possibilities that in Massachusetts Italian- Thayer to Mr. Goes concern- ten and bundled, along with Treasury. The fact that the could lessen that burden. American history. ing Messrs. Sacco & Van- sound mortgages, into secu- House of Representatives The fact that something must Benchley was one of the zetti. The most striking por- rities that have been de- defeated the bill that would be done to address the finan- platoon of out-of-state writers tion of these remarks was a scribed as toxic waste? It have created this fund is no cial crisis is obvious and in and intellectuals who came reference to the two Italians should have been regulators, surprise for the plan was the end some form of the Bill to Boston the mid-1920s to as “those bastards down watchdogs appointed by the poorly explained to the gen- will pass. Credit must be protest the perceived preju- there.” Later Mr. Goes de- government acting on behalf eral public and failed to ex- given to John McCain for sus- dices and injustices of the nied that he had made the of investors, obviously, the plore procedures that could pending his presidential Sacco-Vanzetti case. His remarks credited to him by regulation on these financial make it more acceptable to campaign and returning to good friend and Algonquin Mr. Benchley. Judge Thayer products was insufficient and conservative lawmakers. Washington in order to help Round Table wit, Dorothy was the trial judge and the regulators were not do- There are accounting solve the problem; in so do- Parker, was arrested in front Mr. Katzmann the prosecu- ing their jobs. It is important procedures that could be ing he acknowledged his re- of the State House protesting tor at the Sacco-Vanzetti to note, that we are trillions employed to value mortgage sponsibility as senator and against the treatment of the trial. of dollars in debt, with vast assets at true value as lawmaker placing his coun- Italian immigrants convicted With but a month to go be- amounts of our debt owed to opposed to artificially de- try first in a time of crisis. of robbery and murder. fore the election I suppose I From Time magazine of must end with a political ob- Monday, July 25, 1927— servation or admonition. • Barack Obama (Continued from Page 1) Yet last week, at least, Here goes — learn about the But – surprise, surprise – the the U.S. House of Represen- have bought in to the illu- Massachusetts legal ma- candidates and the ballot media and the left fought tatives. He campaigned hard sion that if Obama was first chinery moved with an ac- questions so you’ll be pre- vociferously to unseal files but got destroyed in the pri- qualified to be state senator, celerated rate. In rooms on pared to vote wisely on No- related to Ryan’s divorce, mary by a margin of two to and then a U.S. senator, opposite sides of a corridor vember 4th. And as you con- and succeeded. In the files one. He was apparently un- then he is capable of being in the State House sat Gov- sider the candidates …” were humiliating allega- able to dig up any dirt on his president (never mind that ernor Fuller and the Advi- ... one must bear constantly in tions about Ryan’s sex life opponent. This perhaps he spent his time voting sory Committee. Many wit- mind the fact that there are two with his wife, which led to makes it no secret that the “present,” made no deci- nesses told their stories of separate and distinct parties, Ryan’s withdrawal. The Re- flurry of nasty rumors about sions, and racked up no ac- the Sacco-Vanzetti case, the Republicans and the publicans’ attempt at captur- Governor Sarah Palin is es- complishments to his stepping from the Governor’s Democrats. The trick comes in ing the seat was effectively sential to his campaign – it name). Add to it his “cool- office to the Committee room telling which is which. As a lost. is the only way he can win ness,” smooth talk, and (or vice versa) and making general rule, the Republicans And this is how Obama elections. youth, and you have some- each recital a twice-told are more blonde than Demo- won. Of course, in the last So what does all of this one who seems wonderful to tale. crats.”—Robert C. Benchley couple of months of the elec- mean? In general, people many. Now there are thou- Among those interviewed David Trumbull is the tion the GOP brought in Alan assume that anyone who has sands upon thousands of last week were Robert C. chairman of the Boston Ward Keyes, somewhat of an em- made it to the U.S. Senate similarly well-educated Benchley, humorist, dra- Three Republican Committee. barrassing conservative po- must be smart, competitive Americans who can be as matic editor of Life; Judge Boston’s Ward Three includes litical figure, all the way and hard-working – and hip and smooth-talking as Webster Thayer; onetime the North End, West End, part from Maryland to run against must have good policies and Obama, but they simply can- District Attorney Frederick of Beacon Hill, downtown, Obama. It was a joke. Obama good experience. And, nor- not run for president for the G. Katzmann, and the waterfront, Chinatown, and even started campaigning mally, the assumption is a sole reason that they are not Misses Minnie E. Kennedy part of the South End. for other candidates outside fair one, because most U.S. senators. Illinois. That’s how much of senators are indeed impres- Obama is just like these LAW OFFICES OF a non-factor Keyes was. sive people, and their roads men, except that he was So there you have it. to Washington are typically lucky enough to be in the RANK . IANO Obama rose to where he is long and hard. right place at the right time F J C today by having his oppo- Americans thus, by de- to become a senator, which GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW nents withdrawn, disquali- fault, have this assumption Americans consider a legiti- DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS fied or sunk by scandals about Obama. Americans mate qualification in and by CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. every single step of the way. assume that Obama’s state itself. Yet an examination of It happened in the state sen- senate constituents judged how he rose to the senate 617-354-9400 ate election, in the U.S. Sen- him capable of being a state can only lead to the conclu- ate Democratic primary and senator, and that Illinois vot- sion that he is just like any Si Parla Italiano in the U.S. Senate general ers found him qualified to be of those tens of thousands of 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 election. Has he ever really a U.S. senator. Unfortu- above-average guys with run a true campaign before nately, they do not realize pretty smiles, and not one bit his presidential candidacy? that neither had a choice more impressive. Yes, once. As a state sena- regarding Obama. He was © 2008 North Star Writers Sons of Italy tor, before running for the elected by default. Group. May not be repub- U.S. Senate, Obama ran for Nonetheless, Americans lished without permission. Boston Lodge #208 NORTH END, BOSTON, MA Dinner Dance The Sons of Italy, Lodge #208 will be holding their first fundraiser dinner dance on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. cocktail hour — cash bar). The dinner will be held at Joe Tecce’s Restaurant, North Washington Street, Boston, MA. Dancing by DJ Sal Bartolo. Tickets are $35.00 per person, includes gratuity. Tickets can be purchased by calling Marie Salvati at 617-723-3379, Josie Spagnuolo at 617-367-0152 or Mickey Farmusa at 617-742-0502. POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 3, 2008 Page 7

EAST BOSTON Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It Enjoy the Andelman was among the Citizens of America can’t Columbus guests on Tuesday evening. afford a flip flop to lead the Chamber of Commerce Day Parade After sampling some appe- nation in these trying on Sunday, tizers and entrees, I would times. Barack campaigns on CORNER October 12. wager to say, Andelman gave change, but the only change The Columbus Day Commit- Ecco’s the platinum plate. he’ll be making are his “For Residents, Business Owners, Everyone” tee has put endless hours This unique restaurant is clothes! ... It all began in the into the parade to assure its sure to please every palate! 1990s when Massachusetts The U.S. economy is in rough shape, top to success. Look for scheduled Oh, most importantly “there Congressman Barney Frank bottom. We do not necessarily need to watch, read, routes in your local newspa- is plenty of parking on the (D); and former president or listen to the news media to realize this. All we pers. See you there! ... It side of the building”! I gave Bill Clinton (D); wanted con- have to do is look outside of our doors here in East may have taken two years in the overall experience a gress to back Fannie Mae, Boston to recognize the strain. The business the making, but the results thumbs up. Prior to Ecco’s and Freddie Mac to make it districts are quiet. These certainly are difficult were worth the pain. East opening, Sablone’s Restau- easy for low income people times. Boston’s newest restaurant rant once stood proud. In its applying for mortgages. In opened last week hosting hey day Sablone’s catered to many cases no down pay- However, these are not hopeless times. Many hundreds of invited guests at many of Boston’s most popu- ment was required! Regard- promising opportunities exist for this neighborhood their grand opening. I’m lar politicians, along with less whether qualified or not to work together, weather the storm and maintain speaking of Ecco, a new con- the locals! ... Its too bad ul- first time home buyers were our quality of life. During the month of September, temporary designed restau- tra liberal far left lunatics approved huge mortgages. the Chamber instituted “Super Tuesdays,” days on rant in the heart of East Bos- will stop at nothing to dig up Mortgage brokers took ad- which some of our member businesses offered ton, located at 107 Porter dirt on Governor Sarah Palin vantage of the good fortune, specials, deals, and discounts to their customers. Street. Ecco’s owner David of Alaska. What are Demo- paying employees up to Modica did himself proud crats afraid of? Loonies con- $30.00 an hour or more to These “discount days” will now continue through- when he selected C.K.I De- tinue to use deceit and scare get consumers to borrow out the month of October, so please visit the signer Jerome Cooper King tactics in order to secure the money from their lending Chamber website for a complete list of participating to create a sensational look- Presidential Seat. In my institution. In turn mortgage vendors. You may also watch for the “Super ing restaurant. The estab- opinion John McCain outdid companies sold the paper to Tuesdays” logo on businesses’ doors and windows lishment is smart and el- Barack Obama in their first banks. Rumors circulating: (it’s a red and yellow Supermanesque symbol). Busi- egant, and can be compared debate last week. I have ev- Some borrowers were able to nesses can still sign up to participate; just call the to trendy fine restaurants ery confidence that McCain use welfare checks as Chamber. you will find in Boston’s will step to the plate as means of income, and it’s South End and Newbury president and get America alleged many lied on loan And how about the Boston Community Change Street. However, the sur- back on track! Barack applications which is a (fed- Card…Have you gotten one yet?? This rebate card prise is, the menu is mod- Obama IS NOT THE AN- eral offense)! Taxpayers are program, maintained under the Mayor’s Main erately priced, offering new SWER! Barack may have NOW faced with the mess! Streets Program, is simply phenomenal. Sign up for American bistro style dishes. some knowledge of the sys- a free card and then use it to receive rebates at According to sources David tem, but lacks experience. (Continued on Page 14) participating neighborhood merchants. A portion of each rebate will go back into your pocket, and a portion will go to the charity of your choosing (and Peter Cuenca Officiates at the obviously, you’d choose an East Boston charity!). The th businesses that sign up (at no cost, by the way) get 36 East Boston Adult Education Center Graduation tons of free city-wide publicity. This is a no-brainer. 2. Bienvido and Mirta (husband and wife) dream was to become U.S. Citizens. After Interested in getting a card, or signing up as a par- many English and history classes during the ticipating merchant? Call either East Boston Main summer, they passed their citizenship ex- Streets at 617-561-1044, or the Chamber office. ams. Now the husband favors McCain, while Finally, it is unfortunate that some people are the wife favors Obama. losing their jobs in this economic mess. Though, it 3. Stanley, who is 66 years old, realized seems someone is always hiring! Check out the his life’s dream to become a barber. He Chamber Job Forum on our website for job openings passed his ATB Test at the Center this sum- in the area. mer and is now attending Mass School of Barbering. We can weather this storm, but it will only happen 4. Hernan, although he is only 9 years old, through cooperation. The most important thing you Peter Cuenca addresses the summer 2008 graduation class. Left to Right: Dom improved his computer skills so much that can do is shop locally. Whether you’re a resident or th Avellani, Peter Cuenca and Antonia Alen when he returned to the 4 grade in Sep- a business owner, shop with local vendors as often tember 2008, he was placed in a 6th grade as possible. Keep the money where it belongs — it The East Boston Adult Education Center computer class in Boston Public School. (Comm. Ed. Center) celebrated its 36th sum- our pockets. 5. Jose prepared for his CDL Permit this mer graduation on Wednesday, September For more information on the Chamber and our summer. He passed his exams with the 3, 2008 and on Saturday, September 6, Registry of Motor Vehicles and is sharing programs, please call 617-569-5000 or visit 2008. Over 300 youths and adults received driving an 18-wheeler (with his brother) www.EastBostonChamber.com. diplomas in over 11 courses and services. from Massachusetts to California. Mr. Peter Cuenca (owner of Cuenca Span- P.S. Don’t forget this year’s Columbus Day Parade These are but a few of the over 300 youths ish TV and Editor of La Semana newspaper, and adults the Center has assisted. Dominic activities start Sunday, October 5, culminating with the was the main speaker. He informed the Avellani and his professional staff will gladly parade itself on Sunday, October 12! students on continuing their education in assist anyone through a good education and order to live a happier life in the United training. The Center is located at 119 Lon- States. He stated: “You have come very far don Street, East Boston, MA (next to the Chatterbox Club News ... in this education in order to live a happier Sumner Tunnel) or call 617-567-7873. life in the United States. He stated: “You The Chatterbox Club will take a day trip to Madonna Queen have come very far in this educational Shrine in East Boston on Thursday, October 8 followed by a Center with Mr. Avellani and his staff. Now luncheon. Call 781-438-3949 for more information. you must think of a better tomorrow for both you and your family. If you completed English I, now go on to English II, if you have competed English II, go on to the High School Equivalency and then computers and even- LUCIA tually to a better job or college. When this semester began on May 1, R I S T O R A N T E & B A R 2008, Mr. Avellani, the director, stated. 1. Mario was a high school drop-out. Now Traditional he holds his GED in hand, has been accepted by Bunker Hill Community College and has Italian Cuisine Some of the summer (2008) graduation high hopes and aspirations. students. Donato Frattaroli 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 R.J. Antonelli and Company Incorporated 617.367.2353 Accountants and Auditors — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — Boston Business Journal Top 50 Firms – 2004/2005 Corporations • Trusts • Estates • Individuals • Computer Services • Financial Planning Private dining rooms for any occasion Buying and Selling Businesses • I.R.S. and D.O.R. Representation • Federal and State Taxes 331 Montvale Avenue Rocco J. Antonelli, C.P.A. [email protected] Citizens Bank Bldg. @I-93 781-937-9300 www.luciaboston.com Woburn, MA 01801 A Since 1948 Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 3, 2008

U.S. Tributes to - Mario Andretti’s Italian-American Christopher Columbus Italian American Facts drawl and legend- - Boston has the oldest statue of ary coolness be- Columbus. It was raised in 1849 (circa) hind the wheel and believed to be sponsored by Marquis Italian Heritage Month hid a fierce com- Niccolo Reggio, an Italian businessman petitive spirit. It is and consul in Boston for the Papal by Ray Barron possible that no States, Spain, and the kingdoms of each month to a person in great finan- - A concrete symbol of American other driver in the Sardinia and of the Two Sicilies. It stands cial need whose surgery goes beyond pure democracy, the Capitol Building bears history of motor in Louisburg Square. cosmetics. Launched about 8 years ago, the imprint of Italian talent. Between racing has had as - The largest and most imposing Dr. Bonaldi’s patients have included 1855 and 1870, the Italian artist, much success monument to Columbus stands in New children with ear deformities and adults Constantino Brumidi decorated its while simulta- York City’s Columbus Circle at 59th with facial scars. interior dome, corridors, and the Mario Andretti neously having to Street. The 14-foot marble statue of Italian American Business Leaders President’s Room where Lincoln signed put out as much effort for that success. Columbus rests on a granite column 61 and Entrepreneurs the Emancipation Proclamation. Andretti’s physical and mental makeup feet high (total: 75 feet). It was erected - When Prohibition was lifted in 1933, - The words in the Declaration of were perfectly suited, as perhaps no in 1892 from contributions by Italian brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo took Independence, “All men are created other driver’s has been, to the demands Americans across the country, led by their entire savings of about $5,000, and equal” were suggested to Thomas of racing. Through all those years and the Italian American newspaper, Il began producing wine from the vineyards Jefferson by Filippo Mazzei, a Tuscan all those trials Andretti was never petu- Progresso. their father had owned in California. physician, businessman, pamphleteer lant, juvenile or devious, which is a great Italian American Women They made a profit of $34,000 in their and Jefferson’s friend and neighbor. deal more than can be said for a lot of - Major Marie Rossi was one of the first year of business and helped launch Mazzei’s original words were “All men other top rank drivers in the Grand Prix first US woman California’s wine industry. Today more are by nature equally free and pressure cooker. Sure he could lose his soldiers to par- than 100 wineries in the U.S. are owned independent.” temper on occasion. Making your living ticipate in an air by Italian Americans. - Two of the original signers of the at 170 mph will cause that. But his assault into en- - Mr. Coffee, the best-selling coffee Declaration of Independence were of behavior was invariably a credit to his emy territory, she maker in the world, was invented by Italian origin: William Paca and Caesar profession. was killed when Vince Marotta, who also invented the Rodney. Paca was one of the first Italian Americans in Entertainment the Chinook he- paper coffee filter and developed a better senators in the Maryland state - Sylvester licopter that she way to extract oil from coffee beans. Since legislature, governor of Maryland (1782 Stallone with was piloting 1972, more than 50 million Mr. Coffees to 1785) and a major general during the a pregnant wife crashed on have been sold. An estimated 10 billion Revolutionary War. Rodney of Delaware, and only $100 March 1, 1991. Mr. Coffee paper filters are sold annually. descended from the Adelmare family in in the bank, Marie Rossi A native of - Robert Mondavi, the Italian Ameri- Treviso, is most remembered for his Stallone wrote Oradell, New Jersey, she served as a can vintner who put California wines on courageous ride to Philadelphia in July the script for pilot with the 101st Airborne Division a par with European wines, died last May 1776. Though sick with cancer, he rode Rocky in three and led a squadron of Chinook helicop- at age 94. He introduced Napa Valley through thunder and rain to arrive just and a half days. ters 50 miles inside Iraq during opera- wineries to European wine-making tech- in time to vote for independence. Sylvester Stallone The screenplay tion Desert Storm on February 24, 1991, niques when he founded his namesake - Onorio Razzolini was the first found a buyer, ferrying fuel and ammunition during the winery in 1966 at age 52 and built his Italian American ever to hold public office. but Stallone, age 30, refused to sign the very first hours of the ground assault. business to a $500 million-a-year opera- He was the U.S. Armourer and Keeper of contract unless he was allowed to play She was buried in Section 8 of Arlington tion. Constellation Brands, the world’s Stores in Maryland between 1732 and the lead. The film received an Oscar for National Cemetery on March 11, 1991. largest wine company, bought it for $1.35 1747, a duty which essentially put him Best Picture in 1976. Stallone is one of Truly this young woman was a hero! billion in 2004. Mondavi was born in Min- in charge of defense for the Colony of the highest-paid actors of all time. - The first American singer to perform nesota to penniless Italian immigrants. Maryland. - Joseph Barbera, the man behind at New York’s famed Metropolitan Opera - Mr. Peanut and the Planters Peanut - In 1837, John Phinizy, the son of Tom and Jerry, Yogi Bear, The Flintstones, House without European training was Company were created by Italian an Italian immigrant named Ferdinando The Jetsons, The Smurfs and Scooby-Doo, Rosa Ponselle. Born Rosa Ponzillo in immigrants Amedeo Obici and Mario Finizzi, became the first Italian American director, producer, and co-founder of Connecticut, “the Cinderella of Opera,” Peruzzi in 1887 in Pennsylvania. By mayor of an American city: Augusta, Hanna-Barbera Film Studios. A banker made her debut at the Met in 1918 when 1930, the partners had four huge Georgia. In 1880, Anthony Ghio was and free-lance cartoonist, he met Bill she was 21 in Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, factories, and raked in over $12 million elected mayor of Texarkana, Texas, Hanna at MGM in 1937. The team cre- opposite Enrico Caruso after being annually. where he later opened the town’s first ated Puss Gets the Boots, which was discovered in vaudeville. She played over Italian Americans in opera house. nominated for an Oscar and inspired the 20 roles in her 19-year career at the Met, U.S. Military History - The first woman to run for national Tom and Jerry cartoons. In 1957, they retiring in 1936 to marry and teach. She - Bancroft Gerardi was the first office was Geraldine Ferraro, who was started their own animation studio and died in 1981 at age 83. Italian American to attain the rank of the Democratic candidate for vice went on to win seven Oscars during their - Celeste Lizio, who came to America U.S. Admiral. He and Louis Sartori were president in 1984. Mrs. Ferraro also long collaboration. during the 1930s and opened a U.S. naval commodores during the U.S.- served in Congress, representing a - Lawrence Peter restaurant with her husband in Chicago, Mexican War. district in Queens, New York, from 1979 “Yogi” Berra - born founded Mama Celeste’s Pizza, a line of - The first Italian American to receive to 1985. May 12, 1925 in a frozen Italian foods that she later sold the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor - Charles Joseph Bonaparte founded primarily Italian to Quaker Oats. was Luigi Palma di Cesnola, a Union the Federal Bureau of Investigation in neighborhood of Italian Americans in general in the Civil War, who later 1908, built the U.S. Navy into one of St. Louis, Missouri Science and Medicine became the first director of the the strongest in the world and was the called “The Hill”, - In 1849, twenty-seven years before Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York first Italian American appointed to a Berra was the son of Alexander Graham Bell announced that City. cabinet position, serving as Secretary of Pietro and Paulina he invented the telephone, Antonio - Four-star General Anthony Zinni, the Navy and later as U.S. Attorney Berra, immigrants Meucci invented the ‘teletrofono” in his a veteran Marine and the son of Italian General during Theodore Roosevelt’s from Italy. A former native Florence and emigrated to immigrants, commanded Operation administration. Major League Base- “Yogi” Berra America the following year. Meucci Desert Fox, the U.S. bombing of Iraq in Italian Americans in Sports ball player and manager. He played al- attempted to secure a U.S. patent, but 1998. It was the largest U.S. offensive - Rocky Marciano is the only most his entire career for the New York could not afford the patent fees. He died since the Gulf War in 1991. A highly undefeated heavyweight boxing Yankees and was elected to the base- in 1899, never recognized for his decorated officer, he is Commander-in- champion in history. He retired in 1956 ball Hall of Fame in 1972. Arguably the invention. Chief of the U.S. Central Command. with a 49-0 record that counted most beloved baseball player since - Albert Sacco, Italian Americans in Politics 43 knockouts. Marciano won the Babe Ruth, Berra was one of only four Jr., the chairman - Rudolph Will- Heavyweight Crown in Philadelphia in players to be named the Most Valuable of the chemistry iam Louis “Rudy” 1952 and defended his title six times Player of the American League three department at Giuliani - served before retiring. He was elected to the times, and one of only six managers to Worcester Poly- two terms as Mayor Boxing Hall of Fame in 1959 and died in lead both American and National League technic Institute of New York City, a plane crash ten years later, the day teams to the World Series. inMassachusetts, and was credited before his 46th birthday. His real name - Jerry Colangelo, an astute judge of flew to the moon with initiating im- was Rocco Marchegiano. basketball talent, has guided the Phoe- in 1995 on the provements in the - Boxing manager Angelo Dundee, nix Suns to prominence in the NBA for Shuttle Columbia. city’s quality of life born Angelo Merena, Jr., in 1921, trained more than three decades. He became - Giuseppe and with a reduction and managed fifteen world champions, Rudy Giuliani their first general manager in 1968 at Attardi, M.D., a in crime. He ran for including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray age 28, making him the youngest gen- groundbreaking Albert Sacco, Jr. the United States Senate in 2000 but Leonard, and Jimmy Ellis. eral manager in sports. A native of Chi- geneticist, died at withdrew due to being diagnosed with - In hockey, brothers Phil and Tony cago Heights, Illinois, he also helped age 84. His research into DNA has prostate cancer and to revelations Esposito have set records. Phil once form Phoenix’s major league baseball shown how mutations can lead to dis- about his personal life. Giuliani gained scored 76 netted goals in a single team, the Diamondbacks. ease but also to longer life. Dr. Attardi international attention during and af- season. He played for the Chicago Italian Americans Beyond the Call was born in Sicily in 1923, immigrated ter the September 11, 2001 attacks on Blackhawks, Boston Bruins and New - Rev. Al Mascherino, 59, renovated to the U.S. in 1959 and became a citizen the World Trade Center. In 2001, Time York Rangers for 18 years before retir- a hundred-year-old chapel near in 1974. Magazine named him “Person of the ing in 1981 and in 1984, was inducted Shanksville, PA, adding a 40-foot bell - Vincent R. Ciccone secured over 20 Year” and he received an honorary into the Hockey Hall of Fame. A five-time tower to commemorate the sacrifice of patents beginning in the 1930s for knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in winner of the Art Ross trophy as the the 40 passengers and crew of Flight 93 techniques that contributed to the mass 2002. Giuliani ran for the Republican NHL’s top scorer, Esposito was general that crashed near the chapel on production of penicillin and Party nomination in the 2008 United manager of the New York Rangers. Tony September 11, 2001. Father Mascherino revolutionized the way medicine is States presidential election. became one of the greatest goal- got help from local contractors after combined with hard candy. His method - Neapolitan immigrant Attilio tenders of all time. A 15-year veteran buying and initiating work on the build- is widely used in the production of cough Piccirilli and his five brothers carved with the Chicago Blackhawks, he was ing himself. Now a non-denominational drops. the statue of Lincoln for The Lincoln nicknamed “Tony O” for his 76 shut- memorial chapel, it is called appropri- - Louis Bonaldi, M.D., a plastic and Memorial, which they began in 1911 and outs. Voted National League All Star a ately, “Thunder on the Mountain.” reconstructive surgeon in Reno, NV, completed in 1922. It is 19 feet high and record ten times, Esposito saw his founded New Beginnings, a program that made of 28 blocks of marble, carefully number 35 retired by the Blackhawks in (Taken in part from NIAF & the offers one free reconstructive surgery fitted together. 1988. Sons of Italy Foundation) POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 3, 2008 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

tra, a popular 11-piece band from New York City, provided the music. Gala Chairs were Vicki Baker Graboys, Leigh and George Denny, Jen and Tom Hawkins, Beth Johnson and Rob Ketterson, and Suzie Tapson and Gordon Burnes. Julianne Moore, Allison Janney and Michael Weatherly were the honor- ary celebrity chairs. Cecile Richards, president of PPL America, was the guest speaker. ... The Dimock Center’s “Steppin’ Out With The Stars Talent Showcase” chose Bill Champito as the winner of this year’s talent competi- tion, held this past Monday at Scullers Jazz Club. “This year, all of the en- trants were very high in quality,” noted Ruth Ellen Fitch, President and CEO of The Dimock Center. “We had noted musicians and media professionals on our 80th Anniversary Gala Celebration Chair Vicki Baker panel of judges, and all of Graboys and PPLM Board Chair Ilene Greenberg smile them were very impressed for the camera. (Photo by Roger Farrington) with the talented musicians 80th Anniversary Gala Celebration Co-chairs Jen and who performed in the show- Tom Hawkins. (Photo by Roger Farrington) On September 20, more World Trade Center. case.” than 600 guests celebrated The theme of the gala was Bill Champitto is a Boston- Monty Alexander, Esperanza Center’s many health and the 80th anniversary of “Old Hollywood Glamour” and based singer, songwriter, Spalding and many others. human services programs. Planned Parenthood League began with a cocktail recep- pianist, synthesist and “Steppin’ Out for The Originally founded in 1862 of Massachusetts (PPLM) at tion, followed by dinner and Hammond organist. His first Dimock Center” is Boston’s as the New England Hospi- a black-tie gala at Boston’s dancing. Starlight Orches- love is live performances but liveliest and most highly tal for Women and Children, he has extensive studio ex- anticipated annual gala The Dimock Center is na- perience as well. fundraising event. Staged to tionally recognized as a The other three finalists mimic Boston’s legendary model for the integrated de- were pianist Manami and historic jazz clubs of the livery of comprehensive Morita, jazz vocalist 30’s through today, this one- health and human services Gabriela Heer and jazz/ of-a-kind charity music- in an urban community. R&B/funk/rock/pop group fest-party attracts some For complete event infor- Blaque Lyte. 3,000 of the city’s glitterati mation, visit www.dimock.org The talented artists all for an evening of music, or call 617-442-8800 x1006. competed at Scullers Jazz dancing, food, cocktails, ... Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) Club in the DoubleTree friends and fun. announced this week that it Guest Suites Hotel. The Proceeds from the gala will event was hosted by NECN go to support The Dimock (Continued on Page 13) personality Latoyia Edwards. The judges included WFNX FM’s Sunday Jazz Brunch host Jeff Turton, noted arts and entertainment writer Kay Bourne, WATD FM’s “Round Midnight” jazz host Sherry Smith, Berklee Col- lege faculty member/pia- nist Ray Santisi, CEO and President of the Waldwin Group Clayton Turnbull, noted jazz and R&B bassist Tim Ingles and the President and CEO of Dimock, Ruth Board Member Bill Stephenson and Cary Hewitt enjoy Ellen Fitch. the PPLM gala. (Photo by Roger Farrington) The showcase winner re- ceives $500 and the oppor- tunity to perform at the “Steppin’ Out” Gala on No- Mattéo Gallo vember 8 at the Westin Bos- ton Waterfront Hotel along- side stars like Boston’s own o R&B vocalist Wannetta o Appraisals Jackson & Friends, Lalah Sales & Rentals Hathaway, Amel Larrieux,

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can Songbook: The Music of Burt PM. Saturday, November 12 at 6:00 about this program please call: 6I7- Bacharach, March 7, 2009 - Shining and 9:00 PM. For more information 997-0948 or log onto Stars: The Music of Earth, Wind visit our webstie at www.skinet.com/ www.dancefriday.org. Take part of & Fire, April 16, 2009 - Singers Show- warrenmiller. To purchase tickets call this weekly dance event. All are in- case: The 25th Anniversary. All con- 617-931-2000 or log onto vited to attend. NOW certs begin at 8:15 p.m., except where www.ticketmaster.com. PLAYING noted. For ticket information, call 617 747-2261 or visit berkleebpc.com. DANCE ART TD BANKNORTH GARDEN Causeway St., Boston MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN THE WHO - October 24, 2008 at Huntington Ave. Boston, MA ART 8:00 PM. After a brief hiatus following WINSLOW HOMER: AMERICAN 100 Northern Ave, Waterfront, a hugely successful world tour, The SCENES – Now through December Boston, MA Who will return to North America for a 7, 2008. This installation of art spans CELTIC TAP – An Evening with very limited number of engagements Homer’s career from his earliest James Devine – October 17th in Fall, 2008, including the TD works at age 13 to his last seascape through October 19, 2008. A stun- Banknorth Garden on October 24th at age 73. ning combination of tap, step dance as one of a handful of shows in ’08. GREAT COMPANY: PORTRAITS and urban rhythms; featuring noted Rock innovators Pete Townshend and BY EUROPEAN MASTERS – Now Irish tap dancer, James Devine. Roger Daltrey will bring their electric, through January 5, 2009. A selec- ANOTHER EVENING: SER- mind blowing performances back with tion of portraits and sculpture by Eu- ENADE/THE PROPOSITION – Oc- ropean masters dating from the Re- a vengeance. th th tober 24 through October 26 – per- th TINA TURNER - Sunday, Novem- naissance to the 20 century will formances by the Bill T. Jones/Arnie ber 16, at 7:00 PM and Monday, No- grace the Coolidge Gallery. This is a Zane Dance Company. These spar- vember 17, 7:30 PM. The fabulous must see collection! For more infor- kling performances transport the performer has been wooing audi- mation please visit www.mfa.org or viewer through time with a cast of ences since the seventies without call 617-369-3300. fierce dancers and sound. ever losing ground. PHILADANCO – November 14th COLDPLAY - October 29, 2008 at INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY through November 16, 2008. This 7:30 PM. Coldplay recently confirmed ART dance group performs joyous and a return trip of their “Viva La Vida” 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA adventurous works with universal North American Tour to the TD WORKS OF TATE DONOVAN – appeal that blends African-American Banknorth Garden on October 29 in October 10, 2008 through January dance with ballet, jazz and modern support of their album of the same 4, 2009. With sensitivity to texture, dance. For tickets and other infor- name.Viva La Vida is the follow-up to scale and the inherent properties of mation, call: 617-478-3100 or visit: 2005’s X&Y, which debuted at #1 in materials, Donovan transforms huge www.icaboston.org volumes of mass-produced items into Warren Miller’s Children of Winter, the largest action 32 countries and has sold 10 million copies worldwide to date. Check them incredible sculptural forms. BROOKLINE TAI CHI CENTER, sports film on the planet, is back for the 59h year! Pre- out live. For tickets call 617-931-2000 THE ART WALL – Now through 1615 Beacon St., Brookline, MA. sented in High Definition, Children of Winter takes you or www.ticketmaster.com October 12, 2008. This exhibit is dedi- Dance Friday is an on-going par- cated to monumental, site-specific on a global adventure to locations like Japan, Austria, ticipatory dance held every Friday at MOHEGAN SUN ARENA works by leading contemporary art- Iceland, and more. Warren Miller film premiers are an the center. The evening starts with 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT ists of the day and is a collective ex- experience, a celebration, and should not be missed. a warm-up at 8 and continues with PAUL ANKA - Friday, October 24, perience of art and music together. dancing until midnight to music Shows to be held this November, please check Special 2008 at 8:00 PM - Mohegan Sun audi- For more information call: 617-478- played by rotating DJ’s. Children are Events Section. (Photo by Vino Anthony) ences have come to expect nothing 3100 or visit the website at: welcome. For more information but the best from Paul Anka, who de- www.icaboston.org. AMERICAN REPERTORY livers as a consummate live enter- THEATER THEATRE tainer. His latest CD Classic Songs,My Loeb Drama Center Way finds him putting his own spin ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE 64 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA on contemporary music by songwriters 2008 Musical Season at NSMT: LET ME DOWN EASY – Now such as Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Cyndi WESTIN BOSTON 23, 2008 at 6:30PM. Dante scholar SHOW BOAT – Now through October through October 11, 2008. Written and Lauper, Daniel Powter and The Kill- WATERFRONT HOTEL Rachel Jacoff reveals the varieties of 12, 2008; 42ND STREET – October 28th performed by Anna Deavere Smith, ers. It also features a special duet with 425 Summer Street Boston, MA love portrayed in the Divine Comedy through November 23, 2008 and A this production is a journey in search Pop superstar Michael Bublé (whose CONFEDERAZIONE SICILIANI - from lust to divine love - themes CHRISTMAS CAROL – December 5th of human qualities that are too sel- career began through Paul Anka’s NORD AMERICA IN COLLABORA- also present in Renaissance marriage through December 21, 2008. For more dom in the news—compassion, gen- sponsorship). For tickets, please call TION WITH THE SICILIAN ASSO- art. The poetic landscape of Dante information and tickets, please call: erosity and grace in the face of a com- Ticketmaster at 617-931-2000 or log CIATION OF GREATER BOSTON stood in counterpoint to the practi- 978-232-7200 or visit: www.nsmt.org. plex world. For tickets and perfor- onto ticketmaster.com. 2008 ANNUAL GALA DINNER. cal and political functions of Renais- mance times please call: 617-547- Saturday, November 1st at 7:30 PM. sance marriage. During the Renais- THE OPERA HOUSE 8300. LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM There will also be an all day confer- sance, how and where did love (in 539 Washington St, Boston, MA 50 East Merrimack St, Lowell, MA ence with several Sicilian Associations all its forms) find expression? A CHORUS LINE – Now through ROBINSON THEATER AN EVENING WITH COLIN coming from the USA and Canada that SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES - October 5, 2008. This is a musical for 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA MOCHRIE AND BRAD SHERWOOD constitute the CSNA. Be a part of this Sundays at 1:30 PM. October 19, everyone who has ever had a dream “REMEMBERING THE 40’S— Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM. fantastic event to be held in Boston 2008, Vieni Imeneo: Music and Mar- and put it all on the line. THE FAREWELL TOUR” – Saturday, This is a fully improvised evening of for the first time. For more informa- riage in Renaissance Italy - The Bos- LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL October 4th at 1:00 PM and again at comedy and mayhem that revolves tion please call Maria Marchetti at 781- ton Camerata, Anne Asema, artistic October 28th through November 9, 5:00 PM. A cast of fifty performers brings around audience participation and 461-2633 or Mirella Mazzeo at 617- director. 2008 – The hilarious MGM film is the era to life with songs, tributes to suggestions. This show is completely 361-3893. GARDNER AFTER HOURS - DI- Broadway’s new smash hit musical celebrities of the decade and the rec- spontaneous. VINE COMEDY - Thursday, Novem- and it’s coming to you. reation of a 40’s radio show highlights DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 THE BURLINGTON SONS OF ber 20, 2008 at 7 PM. Exhibition Per- DIRTY DANCING – February 7th this production. December 18, 2008 through January ITALY /WOBURN SONS OF ITALY formance. Video Performer art pio- through March 15, 2009. A movie seen LIBERACE, THE LEGEND LIVES! 11, 2009. This musical event follows HALL neer Joan Jonas stages a Dante read- by millions with an unforgettable - Saturday, November 1st and Sun- Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and Lexington St., Woburn ing in the Tapestry Room. For more soundtrack and a story which touched day, November 2nd at 2 PM. Martin their friends from East High during a DINNER DANCE “AMORE DA information call 617-566-1401 or log the heart of a generation, is now a Preston, a talented concert pianist, summer of fun, sun and song at a fabu- NAPOLI” - Saturday, November 1, onto www.gardnermuseum.org. record-breaking stage show. Experi- entertains you with his flamboyant lous country club. Tickets are now on 2008 at 6:00 p.m. ence it all. For tickets, times of the showmanship, complete with rhine- sale. Call: 978-232-7200 or visit: As part of Italian Heritage Month, GREAT SCOTT performances and more information, stone-studded piano, amazing se- www.nsmt.org. the Burlington Sons of Italy is cel- 1222 Commonwealth Ave. call: 866-633-0194. quined costumes and, of course, crys- ebrating the Naples/Campagna Re- Allston, MA tal candelabra. A classically trained EMERSON COLLEGE gion. Music by The Italian Connec- ELISA -MAKING HER AREA DE- THE COLONIAL THEATRE pianist, Mr. Preston astounds listen- Cutler Majestic Theatre tion, catered, by Maria’s Catering. For BUT! Saturday, November 1, 2008 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA ers with marvelous musical memo- 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA tickets call 781-932-8203. at 9PM. Elisa’s artistry has been FROST/NIXON – January 27, 2009 ries. Audiences hear Liberace favor- DER FREISCHUTZ – October 17, 19 honored with major awards includ- through February 8, 2009. Stacy ites like “The Beer Barrel Polka,” and 21, 2008. Considered the first DONNE 2000 WALK FOR BREAST ing five from Italy’s prestigious Fes- Keach leads a cast of 10 in this fast- “Malaguena,” “and the showman’s German Romantic opera, it has its CANCER tival di Sanremo, an MTV European paced Tony Award nominated new signature tune – “I’ll Be Seeing You.” basis in folk legends as well as the Sunday, October 5, 2008 - Join the Music Awards Best Italian Artist win play which shows the determination, All songs are orchestrated and care- heightened emotions and supernatu- Donne 2000 organization in their walk and a Tenco Award for Best Debut conviction and cunning of two men fully reproduced from the original ar- ral elements of the plot. It is sung in to congquer breast cancer. “Unite Album for Pipes And Flowers (’97). as they square off in one of the most rangements. For tickets call: 781-891- German with English supertitles. For Conquistiamo”. If you wish to partici- With her North American album and monumental television interviews of 5600 or visit: www.reagleplayers.com. more information call: 617-451-3388. pate in the walk or wish to donate in touring debut, Elisa is poised to win all time. For tickets and times of the support of Team Donne 2000 on be- honors and hearts in the new world performances, call Ticketmaster at: STONEHAM THEATRE half of the American Cancer Society as well. For more info log onto 617-931-2787 395 Main Street Stoneham, MA Special Events Making Strides Against Breast Can- www.greatscottboston.com or for tick- A BRONX TALE – March 31st PAGEANT, NEW ENGLAND MUSI- cer, please contact Gina DiTirro at 617- ets www.ticketweb.com. Learn more through April 11, 2009. Actor Chazz CAL PREMIERE - Now through Octo- INTERCONTINENTAL BOSTON, 227-9339 or visit www.cancer.org/ about Elisa at www.elisatoffoli.com. Palminteri gives an unforgettable per- ber 5, 2008. “Screamingly funny!” - ROSE KENNEDY BALLROOM stridesonline.com formance as a young boy’s rough child- The New York Times . “So funny I 510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA ITALIAN RADIO hood in the 1960s-era Bronx, and the thought I was going to die.”-Susan A PARK FOR ALL SEASONS GALA ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM unforgettable people he encountered. Powell, Former Miss America. Don’t - Friday, November 21, 2008. Join MUSEUM to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom For tickets and times of the perfor- miss this hilarious performance. For Mayor Thomas Menino your friends 280 The Fenway, Boston MA Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and mances, call Ticketmaster at: 617- tickets and more information log onto and neighbors to celebrate Christo- VIENI IMENEO: MUSIC AND “The Italian Show” w/Nunzio 931-2787 www.stonehamtheatre.org or call 781- pher Columbus Park. Enjoy dancing MARRIAGE RENAISSANCE ITALY - DiMarca every Sunday from 10 AM to 279-2200. to the Stardust Band, a buffet dinner Sunday October 19, 2008 at 1:30 PM. 1 PM on www.1110wccmam.com BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE and silent auction. For more informa- A musical tour of nuptial mores in Flo- “Italia Oggi” (Italy Today) Sun- 264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA tion an to purchase tickets call 617- rence, Rome, Venice, and other cen- days 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea HOW SHAKESPEARE WON THE MUSIC 723-3584 or www.focccp.org ters of Italian splendor, circa 1450 - Urdi AM 1460 www.1460WXBR.com WEST – Now through October 5, 2008. 1600. “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco During the California Gold Rush, an BERKLEE PERFORMANCE OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE IMAGINING LOVE IN DANTE’S DI- Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM eccentric enterprising troupe learns CENTER 310 Washington St, Boston, MA VINE COMEDY - Thursday, October or online at www.djrocco.com that the entertainment starved 49ers 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston THE MUSE OF THE REVOLU- have a genuine enthusiasm for clas- The Sovereign Bank Music Series TION: MERCY OTIS WARREN – Fri- sic plays and will pay in gold. See what at Berklee. Pop music chases fads; day, October 10th from 12:15 to 1:00 happens!!! great music surprises us. The Sover- PM. Historian Nancy Rubin Stuart re- ROCK & ROLL – November 7th eign Bank Music Series at Berklee veals how her provocative writing CELEBRATE through December 7, 2008. It’s Au- presents great music from Peru to made her an exception among the gust 1968 and Russian tanks are roll- Nashville; from soul to lando to jazz. largely voiceless women of the eigh- ing into Prague. Jan the Czech stu- Eight shows. No boundaries. Full of teenth century. A book signing will OCTOBER dent lives for rock music, Max the En- surprises. November 6, 2008, - Eva follow. glish professor lives for Communism Ayllón, November 16, 2008 - Daniel and Esme, the flower child is high. Lanois, December 3, 2008 - Wayner BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CTR. ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH Come and see this sweeping and pas- Shorter Quartet 75th Birthday 136 Massachussetts Ave, Boston, MA sionate drama. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

The most important book ever written ian descent COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED about Italians: “Our Italian Fellow Citizens, was Chris- LENTIL SOUP In Their Old Homes and Their New,” by topher Del 1 cup lentils Francis E. Clark, was published in 1919 by Sesto, who 4 cups of water Small, Maynard & Company of Boston. Yes, was elected 1 medium onion chopped we own the priceless book! governor of l 1/2 cups chopped carrots (optional) Author Francis E. Clark stated in the Rhode Island in 1958. 1 1/2 cups diced celery (optional) introduction, “My purpose in this volume is Anthony J. Celebrezze was the first for- 1 clove garlic (optional)* chiefly to make my readers sympathetically eign-born mayor of Cleveland, Ohio and the 2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil acquainted, as far as I am able, with the first non-native to be appointed to the U.S. 1 cup small shells or elbow macaroni Italian of today in his old home and new.” Cabinet as Secretary of Health, Education, Wash lentils. Combine first five ingredients in a two-quart What follows in taken directly from the and Welfare under the Kennedy and saucepan. Add chopped carrots and diced celery (optional). fascinating book. Johnson Administrations. Also a judge to Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to prevent boiling The ignorance and brutal indifference of the U.S. Court of Appeals, he was born in over. Stir frequently. Add more liquid as needed. Salt to many Americans to the newcomer who Potenza, elected Cleveland’s mayor in 1953 taste. Oil is added just before lentils are fully cooked. seeks our shores is often amazing. They are and reelected four times, the last time with Cooking time about 40 minutes. all “Dagoes” to him, the “Scum of the Earth,” nearly 75 percent of the vote. He was the *For a different flavor, add one clove of chopped garlic to as Mr. Schaffller entitles his remarkable only Cleveland mayor elected five times. He lentils while cooking. poem. It is difficult to disabuse the minds of died in 1998 at age 88. Follow directions on package to cook pasta of choice. Add some Americans of the idea that the immi- Recall a conversation we once had with lentils to cooked pasta and serve. grants are “a horde of paupers and crimi- the late John Volpe about Italians in Ver- Lentil soup freezes well. nals,” while, as a matter of fact, there are mont. He had heard many Italians who Serves two. fewer of these classes allowed to land on our worked in the quarries in Barre had Note: My love for Lentil Soup came early in life. Whether Mama shores than can be found among any simi- switched to using Yankee last names. For added carrots and onions or not, I waited for the Ditalini pasta lar number of people in any state of the Union. the record, in the Barre Vermont library is to be served with the lentils. Sometimes, Mama preferred to “The immigrants do not come from the a photo of young Italians in baseball uni- serve the small elbow pasta with this soup. At times she served slums of Naples, or from any other great city. forms. And that’s the way it was. us the lentils with thin spaghetti that she cut up into one-inch Scarcely one in a hundred of them is city Speaking of name changes, Ed McBain pieces before cooking. Now I find myself also varying the pasta born and bred, and these few are for the most (b.1926), author of “The Blackboard Jungle,” for this meal. part skilled artisans, stone-cutters, or and inventor of the police procedural novel, sculptors, or barbers or waiters, Such emi- has written 94 novels with 100 million cop- • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) grants are comparatively few and far be- ies in print in many languages. He was born lation. The City’s Office of Ad- ably difficult to look beyond tween. The vast majority come directly from Salvatore Albert Lombino and grew up in New ministration and Finance the present state of the the soil, as I have been assured over and York’s East Harlem and North Bronx. Early has worked extremely hard to economy. We will continue to over again by inspectors and commission- in his career, publishers warned him that institute a number of best connect residents with the ers who know them thoroughly. They are Lombino” was too hard to pronounce and practices so that we are able services they need to weather the small farmers, very small oftentimes; might hurt sales. He uses several pen to manage your money more this economic storm. During more likely the day laborers who have not names, the most familiar being “McBane” prudently. The safety of the last Saturday’s Food and Fuel an inch of land that they can call their own.” for his detective stories and “Evan Hunter” taxpayers’ dollar is my num- Summit at Madison Park Author Francis E. Clark asks, “Who would for his more literary works. ber one concern and that’s High School, several hundred build our embankments, and lay our rails, Frances Winwar (1900-1985) was a novel- exactly the reason that Bos- residents turned out to re- and dig our tunnels, and scoop out our sub- ist, translator, and biographer of poets, ton has implemented proac- ceive information and aid ways, if Italy did not send us the men to do statesmen, and heroes, including Joan tive strategies to insulate us from a variety of our partners it? It is hardly too much to say that the in- of Arc and Napoleon. Born Francesca from fiscal disaster. These in the nonprofit and private dustrial development of America would be Viniguerra in Sicily, she came here in 1907 strategies include: sectors. Many people benefit- put back a quarter of a century had Italy not and later Anglicized her name on the advice Collateralizing invest- ted from activities such as opened her doors to let them out, and had of her editor. ments: The city has been one-on-one utility bill help we not opened ours to let them in. Almost Our noted musicologist Albert Natale collateralizing its invest- sessions conducted by ac- any railway journey in America will show reminds us of some Italian Americans who ments since the early 1990s. count representatives from us these sons of sunny Italy, brawny if not have helped shape American popular music This method allowed us to NSTAR and National Grid. big, industriously wielding pick and shovel, as composers and performers. In 1914, safeguard the taxpayers’ Others took away advice crowbar or drill, in order that America may Domenick “Nick” La Rocca, a cornetist and money with a third party about how to budget for develop her resources and fulfill her Anthony Sbarbaro, a drummer, formed the while still getting modest re- healthy, low-cost meals for destiny.” first jazz band, The Original Dixieland Jazz turns on investment. Boston their families. The Summit On the final page of the book, it states, Band. In 1917, the quintet made the first maintains AA1 Bond Rating, was a great display of commu- “No longer shall any but the meanest among record, “Darktown Struters Ball” which sold allowing the city to leverage nity members coming to- us think of them as “Dagoes,” and desire a million copies. LaRocca wrote the classic capital dollars at the best pos- gether during uncertain only their sturdy muscle in building the new “Tiger Rag,” now known as “Hold That Tiger,” sible interest rate. Estab- times to support one another. America.” the official song of Louisiana State Univer- lished Debt Policy: The city I have always believed that Some chapters of the book: “Why Italians sity. LaRocca, born 1889 in New Orleans, has NO exposure to variable the purpose of government is Emigrate,” “The Agreeable Italian,” “Will died in 1961 at age 72. rate debt. City utilizes data- to improve people’s lives. I am They Make Good Americans?” “The Future Natale again reminds us of Italian driven performance based confident that the foundation of The Italian Immigrant,” “The Italian Of Americans in popular music. It was Harry management tools: Boston of Boston’s economy will con- The North,” “The Italian Of The South.” and Warren, born Salvatore Guaragna in About Results (BAR) allows the tinue to provide a basis for “Where The Italian Immigrant Should Brooklyn, the son of a Calabrian bootmaker city to efficiently manage de- strength and stability so that Settle.” was one of Hollywood’s most successful and partments, staff and pro- our residents can feel secure It would be great if we could have the book prolific composers during the ’30s, ’40s, and grams, to ensure residents even during times of uncer- reprinted and made available to bookstores, ’50s. Harry Warren wrote “Chattanooga Choo get the most for their money. tainty. By laying the ground- and libraries. Check to see if your library Choo,” “I Only Have Eyes For You,” “A Love As an individual or a work- work in advance, we will fight does have a copy of “Our Italian Fellow Affair To Remember,” and “That’s Amore,” ing family, it’s understand- through this uncertainty. Citizens.” among many other songs. Between 1935 and So where did Italians settle? Last count, 1950, he created more hit songs than Cole there are 2,737,146 Italians in New York, Porter. Irving Berlin or George Gershwin, 1st Generation 1,503,637 in New Jersey, 1,450,884 in three of which earned him Academy Awards: California, 1,418,465 in Pennsylvania, and “Lullaby of Broadway,” “You’ll Never Know,” Italian-American 1,003,977 in Florida, Other states with a and “Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe.” Sonny large percentage of Italians, 860,079 in Dae, born Pascal Vennitti in 1931, recorded Vita Orlando Sinopoli Massachusetts, 744,274 in Illinois, 675,749 “Rock Around the Clock” in 1950, four years Shares with us in Ohio, 634,364 in Connecticut, 450,952 before Bill Haley & the Comets made it “Rock in Michigan, 363,354 in Texas, 257,129 in ‘n Roll’s,” first big hit in 1954. The musical a delightful recollection Virginia, 267,573 in Maryland, 224,795 in arranger Al Caiola wrote the theme song of her memories as a child Arizona, 201,787 in Colorado, and 176,209 for the 1950s TV series “Bonanza.” in Missouri. . Another noted Italian American in music growing up in The states with the lowest number of is Sonny Bono who achieved international Boston’s “Little Italy” Italian Americans: 50,729 in Kansas, 40,401 fame with his wife Cher, recording his and a collection of in Mississippi, 38,835 in Vermont, 34,553 composition, “I Got You Babe.” Another pop- in Idaho, 28,031 in Montana, 17,944 in ular hit here and abroad was his song “Little Italian family recipes Alaska, and 15,286 Italian “cowboys” Man.” After his recording and television from the homeland. in Wyoming. There are but 5,328 Italians career ended, he became a successful North Dakota. restauranteur, became mayor of Palm Among the first Italian American gover- Springs, California in 1988 and in 1994 was Great as Gifts nors were William Pacca, who served Mary- elected to represent California in the U.S. Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH land from 1782 to 1785; Caesar Rodney of Congress. Bono died during a skiing acci- or order an autographed copy from Delaware in 1776; and Andrew Houston dent in Lake Tahoe in 1998. He was 62 Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 Longino who was elected governor of Mis- years old. Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling sissippi in 1900. The first Republican of Ital- AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 3, 2008 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9)

cluding in-room wel- come gifts, spacious granite bathrooms with separate soaking tubs and rainforest showers, and thera- peutic bath ameni- ties. I have been a musician certs and parades. showed up, ready to play. The The hotel’s restau- most of my life. I couldn’t The next thing I knew, leader turned out to be a rant Asana will offer help it, Babbononno was a Ralph Fuccillo presented me young man whose family all-day dining from a musician, he raised three with a trumpet, a loaner lived on the corner of Eutaw menu designed by ex- sons to be musicians (two from the Boston Public and Marion Streets. His ecutive chef Nicolas played professionally all of Schools. He instructed me name was Bob Avola and he Boutin, which will in- their lives) and he raised a and I transferred my talents played guitar. For the next clude both American daughter who married a (or lack thereof) from the several months, I cut my cuisine and authen- musi-cian. I was the first bugle to the trumpet. I liked teeth playing with him, tic Asian dishes, in- born male in an Italian fam- the instrument, but by the trumpeter Jim Pastore, Alto corporating seasonal ily. Not only was I placed on time I started high school, I sax player Ronny Hughes ingredients found in a pedestal, I was looked at as was working at the Seville and drummer Billy Welch. New England. the “second coming,” and it Theater, was playing Ameri- As I advanced, my name Marilyn Edmunds and Nina The restaurant’s was assumed that I would be- can Legion and CYO baseball, became known to musi- Longtine smile for the camera at floor-to-ceiling win- come a musician. was playing several sports at cians outside of East Boston the PPLM gala. dows will afford great At an early age, Babbo- English High and hanging and I was offered jobs in (Photo by Roger Farrington) views onto Boylston nonno taught me how to around a street corner, other parts of the city and Street, creating a read music Italian style. Dad which was a manly obliga- north shore suburbs. This met its $500,000 fund-rais- lively ambience, also shared approved as did Uncles Paul tion for a teenager in East proposed a problem as I would ing goal set for its annual by the hotel’s adjacent M Bar and Nick. They had all been Boston in the 1950s. As a have to ask the people who gala held Saturday, Septem- & Lounge. taught by the same method result, the trumpet sat in my called if they could pick me ber 27 in honor of outgoing A 16,000-square-foot Spa called solfeggio. Solfeggio is room collecting dust. up. This worked out for a General Director Janice will feature holistic treat- the rhythmical articulation As I was graduating high while, but I knew that I Mancini Del Sesto. ments blending Eastern tra- of the essence of music. school and heading to col- would eventually need a car. This record-breaking ditions with modern tech- This means that I sat next lege, Dad began to wonder if It was 1958 and I bought a achievement capped off a niques from its nine private to my teacher (Babbononno) I would ever take up an in- 54 Chevy for $550. It was sparkling tribute to Ms. Del treatment rooms, including and read, beat out and sang strument and stick to it. He completely done over, motor, Sesto’s 17-season tenure at a Hydrotherapy suite, a spa- the notes that were in front must have had continued transmission, front end and the Company. The event, cious Sanctuary Couples of me. An old fashion metro- conversations with Babbo- tires were either rebuilt or held at the Citi Performing Suite, and a deluxe Manda- nome was wound up and nonno and my Godfather, replaced. The car even had Arts Center Shubert The- rin Suite. clicked away as I did my Uncle Nick, because when- a new paint job and new up- atre, was attended by more Guests who wish to expand thing in syncopation. Babbo- ever the chance arose, they holstery. I was all set to than 300 guests represent- their wellness program will nonno’s methods worked, told stories about the life of make it on my own. ing the Boston arts delight in the culinary offer- and before I was ten years a musician. At the beginning of my community’s leadership and ings at the Spa Café. old, I knew all of the musi- They convinced me that I junior year in college, I supporters. The new venue can ac- cal information that would be could have a daytime profes- booked my first job as a The Shubert, BLO’s perfor- commodate intimate gather- necessary for symphonic sion and play music at night, bandleader. At college, I be- mance home, was the per- ings or as many as 600 music and opera. supplementing my income. longed to the Newman Club, fect setting to honor Ms. Del guests for special events, The next step was to teach It sounded great and I asked a sort of college-level CYO. Sesto. Festivities included with more than 10,000 me an instrument. Babbo- Dad to teach me how to play At a Sunday night get to- cocktails in the lobby, dinner square feet of function nonno played guitar and bass violin. Once I started gether, the priest in charge on an expanded and el- space, situated on the drums. Uncles Paul and Nick college, the street corner told me that he knew I was egantly decorated stage, a hotel’s second level. The played all of the saxes: so- had to go and my spare time a musician and asked if I live auction, and a special 4,200-square-foot Oriental prano, alto, tenor, and bari- was spent practicing the had a band together. I lied performance by internation- Ballroom and the hotel’s tone, as well as clarinet and bass. About a year-and-a-half and said that I did. He booked ally renowned soprano three smaller function flute. Dad played tuba, Sou- into my college career, I was me for the following Sunday. Marquita Lister, who will rooms will all be equipped saphone, and bass violin. I doing rather well on the bass I called a childhood friend, appear in the title role of with Mandarin Oriental’s tried all of the instruments but never considered playing John Alaimo. He was a pia- “Rusalka” this season. signature technology sys- my grandfather and uncles professionally. nist and had a small band al- A proclamation from Hon- tems, private pre-function played and rejected them all. One day as my sophomore ready working. It was my orary Chair, Boston Mayor areas and a dedicated kitchen. A conference followed my year was drawing to a close, first job calling the tunes Thomas M. Menino, was Mandarin Oriental Hotel dismissal of what the family I was sitting on the front and watching the dancers read that dedicated the day Group is the award-winning had to offer and Babbononno steps of the house we lived glide by due to my selections. to Ms. Del Sesto, and long- owner and operator of some suggested a shot at accor- in, 74 Eutaw Street in East Babbononno and Dad were time arts and entertainment critic Joyce Kulhawik of the world’s most presti- dion. I tried it, and even at Boston. Spring had arrived hoping I would develop an in- graced the stage as Mistress gious hotels and resorts. that young age, couldn’t en- and it was warm and sunny, terest in playing classical of Ceremonies. Mandarin Oriental now op- vision myself going through the weather I love. Just music as they had prepared ... We hear that Boston’s erates, or has under devel- life playing Lady of Spain then, I saw a young man I me for this direction. At col- newest hotel, the Mandarin opment, 40 hotels repre- every day. knew who lived a few streets lege, Frank Zarba, today a Oriental, is scheduled to of- senting over 10,000 rooms By the time I was in jun- away. He was walking on the well-known Boston band ficially open this weekend on in 24 countries, with 16 ior high school, I showed in- other side of the street with leader, put together an 18 Boylston Street in Boston’s hotels in Asia, 14 in The terest in the drum and bugle a bass violin over his shoul- piece dance band. He, today, chic Back Bay. Americas and 10 in Europe corps and decided to take der. I called out to him and plays bass. Back in college, Styled by renowned inte- and North Africa. bugle lessons. A man asked what he was up to. He he played trombone and I rior designer Frank For more information, visit named, Ralph Fuccillo, was yelled back that he had just joined as the bass player. Nicholson, the 136 guest- www.mandarinoriental.com/ the teacher. Dad and my joined the army and was sell- Dad was happy with this rooms and 12 suites will de- boston. uncles knew him well as he ing his instrument to some- move, but Babbononno was light guests with subtle Enjoy! was a prominent Boston one in the neighborhood. He hoping I would get involved Asian elegance and stylish trumpeter. Babbononno was also mentioned that the lo- with an amateur classical traditional touches. (Be sure to visit Hilda happy, Dad and my uncles cal band he had been play- orchestra. This didn’t hap- All guestrooms and suites Morrill’s gardening Web site, were happy and Nanna and ing in would have a vacancy, pen for quite a while as I are beautifully designed with www.bostongardens.com. my mother were happy. I rep- and if I was interested, he joined forces with two other custom furnishings in In addition to events covered resented the third genera- would tell them that I could college students and began golden-hued, exotic wood and reported by the columnist, tion musician in my family. replace him as their bassist. running college dances on and lush silk, and feature “The Socially Set” is compiled For the three years I was a Out of curiosity, I told him weekends, but this is a story views of the Back Bay. from various other sources student at the Barnes, I that I would make the next for next week. We are told that guests will such as news and press re- marched, playing the tunes rehearsal. He gave me the be pampered by a variety leases, PRNewswire services, I was taught to play for con- necessary information and I GOD BLESS AMERICA of luxurious amenities, in- etc.)

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Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 3, 2008 The Bilingual Lindsay Vatalaro to Wed Michael Sulprizio Corner Linda and Frank Vatalaro of Winthrop, announce the engagement of their daughter Lindsay Vatalaro to Michael by Orazio Buttafuoco Sulprizio of East Boston, son of Pauline and Stephen Sulprizio of East Boston. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of LO SAPEVATE CHE … Winthrop High School and a 2008 gradu- E’ un fatto commune in Europa che Francia e Svezia ate of Salem State College, receiving a registrano nascite fuori dal matrimonio caqon una bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She percentuale di oltre il 50% (delle nascite). In Italia il numero is currently working as the Activities e’ in continuo crescendo. Coppie che convivono al di fuori Coordinator at the Beverly Council on del matrimonio e che hanno figli sono in aumento, come Aging. emerge da dati pubblicati da ISTAT , che rende noto anche Her fiancé is a 2002 graduate of Bos- il fatto che la popolazione continua ad invecchiare, un fatto ton College High School and a 2006 gradu- che indica il contributo dei nuovi immigrati. Nel 2007 la ate of Boston University, receiving a popolazione ha beneficiate dei progressi di sopravvivenza. bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He La speranza di vita alla nascita e’ oggi stimata a 78.6 anni is currently working for Representative per gli uomini e 84 anni per le donne. Per quanto riguarda Carlo Basile as his Legislative Aide. la longevita’, in Europa gli uomini italian8i sono secondi An October 2009 wedding is planned. solo agli svedesi (78.6 a 78.9 per gli svedesi). Lo stesso vale per le donne che sono soltanto seconde alle francesi (84.4 a 83.9 per le italiane). In Italia si campa di piu’ nelle regioni, Umbria (79.6 per gli uomini) e nelle Marche dove si registrano 85.2 anni per le donne. I matrimoni celebrati SAVE THIS DATE! nel 2007 sono stati solo 242,000 contro I 270,000 di cinque anni prima. Nel territorio italianoi matrimony regolari sono FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 molto alti nel Meridione (South) mentre il numero dei figli di coppie non sposate, ancora nel Sud, e’ il piu’ basso che A Park for All Seasons Gala in altre regioni italiane. Ci si sposa di piu’ in Campania. Le nascite, soprattutto tra gli immigrati, ha contribuito a InterContinetal Boston, Rose Kennedy Ballroom far aumentare la popolazione totale che ha, di recente, superato I 60 milioni. Gli anziani (65 anni e piu’) erano il • Mrs. Murphy 20% della popolazione nel 2007, col record del 30% degli (Continued from Page 7) anziani contro una media europea del 25%. Only in America!!! ... Did any DID YOU KNOW THAT … of you receive a taped Ted It’s a known fact that in Europe, France and Sweden have Kennedy telephone call the births, out of a marriage, that is above 50% (of all births). day before the September In Italy the number is constantly growing. The living- Primaries asking you to give couples (unmarried) have children in increasing numbers, his sidekick John “Lurch” as we learn from ISTAT (Italian Statistical Institute) has Kerry, the do-nothing, say published data that also find the population constantly on even less Jr. Senator from the increase toward seniority, a fact that points to the con- Massachusetts a vote. Ken- tribution of the new immigrants. In 2007 the population nedy expects Kerry to carry has benefited of the progress in survival. The hope, at the out his same old “Not in My birth, is today estimated at 78.6 years for men and 84 years Back Yard” policies. “Thanks, for women. With regard to longevity in Europe, Italians are but no thanks”! Neither has second only to the Swedish (who are at 78.9. The same can a clue on how it feels to be a be said with regard to women who are second only to the middle-class working slob French (who are 84.4). They live longer (in Italy) in the paying his lions share of Region of Umbria (79.6 for men) and in the Region Marche taxes while their next door (85.2 for women). The marriages celebrated in 2007 were needy neighbor receives gov- only 242,000 as opposed to 270,000 five years earlier. In ernment checks! What Mas- the Italian territory regular marriages are high in the sachusetts needs is a sup- South, while children of not-married couples is lower than ply of NEW BLOOD with new anywhere in Italy but the North. In the Region Campania ideas!!! ... Till next time! regular marriages are the highest in Italy. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP Births particularly among the immigrant population has MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION 1. A. 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FAMILY-ORIENTED EXTRA Innings AMERICANS by Sal Giarratani Sox Clinch hits. ERA and Jon Lester is 15-6 SHOULD DEPRIVE DEMS Playoff Sport After the war ended, he with a 3.26 ERA. This duo returned to Fenway, batted For the fifth time in six was great in “08. Tim .335 with 208 hits. He was years, the Red Sox have Wakefield (10-11) and Josh OF THEIR VOTE the first Sox player to collect clinched a playoff berth. The Beckett (12-10) had off years. by Edward P Shallow 200 hits in his first three Sox are now the American Beckett will be back stron- years. League wild card, the Tampa ger than ever next year. I In my editorial of 9/19, 9/18 Bryan York, editor of Na- Pesky was traded to the Bay Rays were just unbeliev- don’t know about Wake “Supreme Court Last Hope tional Review also confirmed Tigers in 1952 and finished able this year. They took though. He could be wrap- Parental Rights” I indicated the fact. Bay Buchanan ap- his career with the Senators first place and held onto it for ping up a great career in Barack Obama was on pearing on another network in 1954 and had a career dear life. The Sox made a baseball and for the Red Sox. record supporting sex educa- also confirmed the same. .307 average. couple of good tries but sim- tion for the children of It is beyond dispute the How come it took so long for ply didn’t seem up to it. Final Note on Rays Illinois commencing in kin- Democratic Party will go to his number to be retired is When Tampa Bay swept a dergarten. any length to appease the beyond my paygrade. The Obama campaign has left wing loonies willing Pesky Gets double header on September 23 against the once power- been adamant the issue has to deprive innocent children Number Retired Kudos to been falsely reported. of their God given right to ful Orioles, the victories en- It took a million years but Dice-K and Lester abled the Rhys to end that Counter this content on normal childhood. the Red Sox have retired No. I’m putting this column day (95-62) to break the 9/17, Steve Doocy of Fox and Because of this depriva- 6 in honor of Johnny Pesky. together before the Sox close record held by the 1991 Friends, having read the bill tion I can’t imagine any It’s a great birthday present out the season with the Yan- Braves for most wins by a confirmed the wording did patriotic, family oriented for Pesky who just celebrated kees at Fenway. Right now team that owned the worse include the teaching men- voters honoring Democrats birthday No. 89. He came up Dice-K is 18-2 with a 2.80 record the year before. tioned above was accurate. with their votes this election with the Red Sox in 1942 and Also appearing on Fox on year. batted .331. He missed three seasons when he enlisted LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) in the US Navy during WWII. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Back in ‘42, his rookie sea- The Trial Court The Trial Court Auntie Mary died in 1987. wish for such rents. I found Probate and Family Court son, he also collected 205 Probate and Family Court Shortly, after that Aunt Somerville very nurturing. It Department Department MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division Katie and Angelo moved to had a not so good reputation Docket No. 08P3966EP1 Wakefield. but it was a great and safe Docket No. 08P3703EP1 LEGAL NOTICE In the Estate of In the Estate of Not since 1989 had a place to live. I’m glad my ROBERT W. WEINIG LILLIAN M ALDEN Giarratani lived in Somer- daughter chose Somerville Commonwealth of Massachusetts Late of S. NATICK Late of WALTHAM ville. Recently, my daughter as her new address. It’s been The Trial Court In the County of MIDDLESEX In the County of MIDDLESEX Probate and Family Court Date of Death August 10, 2008 Date of Death June 10, 2008 Nealie moved to a Somer- 33 years since I lived there, Department ville apartment near Davis back then I was a young col- NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION MIDDLESEX Division FOR PROBATE OF WILL Docket No. 08P1519GM1 FOR PROBATE OF WILL Square with three other lege student with very dark To all persons interested in the above In the Matter Of To all persons interested in the above girls. hair. I was 20 something captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- CHELSEY KEARNS The Giarratani family has and life was before me. sented praying that a document purport- sented praying that a document purport- Of NATICK returned. Davis Square isn’t Now, my hair has turned ing to be the last will of said decedent be ing to be the last will of said decedent be In the County of MIDDLESEX proved and allowed, and that VIRGINIA proved and allowed, and that DANIEL J East Somerville but the grey, I’m not 20 something NOTICE OF PETITION DOREE WEINIG of S. NATICK in the County ALDEN of WALTHAM in the County of Somerville of yesterday isn’t anymore. And I’m thinking FOR APPOINTMENT OF of MIDDLESEX or some other suitable per- MIDDLESEX or some other suitable person GUARDIAN OF MINOR son be appointed executrix, named in the be appointed executor, named in the will to the Somerville of today about retiring to Texas. serve without surety. To all persons interested in the above will to serve without surety. either. Back then I was a prolific IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, captioned matter, a petition has been pre- IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Now, I’m back in Somer- letter writer. I was the King sented praying that KEVIN F. KEARNS of YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT NATICK in the County of MIDDLESEX, be A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT ville more than ever. I al- of letter writers. I was always AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN appointed guardian of the person of AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) ways liked the place since complaining about some- CHELSEY KEARNS of NATICK in the County O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) ON OCTOBER 27, 2008. my family’s history is so tied thing week after week. of MIDDLESEX, a minor child, to serve with- ON OCTOBER 15, 2008. In addition, you must file a written affidavit out surety. In addition, you must file a written affidavit to it. I’ve made lifelong friends of objections to the petition, stating specific IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection The old streets are still there. No matter where I YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within thirty (30) days after the there. I remember living at have lived since, a piece of A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT is based, within thirty (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the court, AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN return day (or such other time as the court, 17 George Street like it was Somerville has always on motion with notice to the petitioner, may O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. yesterday. Back then rents stayed within me. I hope my ON OCTOBER 10, 2008. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, were real cheap. In the new daughter will feel the same WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at Somerville, you can only about Somerville in time. CAMBRIDGE this day, September 22, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, September 5, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, September 24, 2008. Marie A. Gardin Marie A. Gardin Marie A. Gardin Acting Register of Probate • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Acting Register of Probate Acting Register of Probate The mayor, himself, has yet never pulls any punches. to say whether or not a fifth If we had elected offi- LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE term is on his plate. cials like him in office, this Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts country would be much bet- The Trial Court The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Department Menino Declares ter off. Probate and Family Court Department PLYMOUTH Division Department Neutrality in Wilkerson- MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. 06D1581-DV1 Bob Lobel MIDDLESEX Division Chang-Diaz Senate Race Docket No. 08P3977EP1 DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Docket No. 08P3674EP1 Back on the Air Boston Mayor Thomas In the Estate of PUBLICATION & MAILING In the Estate of Former WBZ-TV sports- Menino on September 24 RONELLA T. PFEIFER Odete G Johnson, ALBERT SACK caster Bob Lobel is back on declared he’s staying neutral Late of NATICK Plaintiff Late of WALTHAM the air. This time it’s a radio In the County of MIDDLESEX v. in the State Senate race In the County of MIDDLESEX show, weekday mornings Date of Death July 31, 2008 Leonard C Johnson Date of Death July 31, 2008 between State Senator Defendant (6-9 am) on Oldies 103.3. His NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION Diane Wilkerson and Sonia FOR PROBATE OF WILL To the above named Defendant: A Complaint has been presented to this FOR PROBATE OF WILL on-air partner is Karen To all persons interested in the above Chang-Diaz. Court by the Plaintiff, , AND CODICIL captioned estate, a petition has been pre- Odete G Johnson Blake. The show started last To all persons interested in the above Menino told the Boston sented praying that a document purport- seeking to dissolve the bonds of matrimony, week on WODS-FM. prohibit defendant from imposing any re- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- Herald “I’ll be staying out of ing to be the last will of said decedent be , sented praying that a document purport- Says Lobel, “I’m really ex- proved and allowed, and that RONALD T. straint on plaintiff’s personal liberty, grant her the race as of today.” Menino ing to be the last will and codicil of said cited about this radio thing. PFEIFER of NATICK in the County of custody of the above named child and or- der a suitable amount for support of the plain- decedent be proved and allowed, and that said he wouldn’t toe the MIDDLESEX or some other suitable person It’s pretty good to be valued or STANLEY SACK of KEY WEST in the State of be appointed executor, named in the will to tiff and said minor child. party line and “I’m going to Florida or some other suitable person be think you are.” serve without surety. An Automatic Restraining Order has been support the candidate I think entered in this matter preventing you from appointed executor, named in the will to serve IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, without surety. will win.” Kudos to Ed Perelli YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE taking any action which would negatively IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT impact the current financial status of either Most political experts Kudos to Ed Perelli of party. Please refer to Supplemental Probate YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN think neutrality is another Malden who had a letter to A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) Court Rule 411 for more information. AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN word for “Diane Wilkerson.” the editor printed in the ON OCTOBER 30, 2008. You are required to serve upon Odete G O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) rd In addition, you must file a written affidavit Johnson, plaintiff - whose address is 53 Steve Crosby, Dean of September 23 Boston Her- ON OCTOBER 28, 2008. of objections to the petition, stating specific Taylor Ave. Apt 1, Brockton, MA 02302 your UMass Boston’s McCormack ald. Writing on the release In addition, you must file a written affidavit facts and grounds upon which the objection answer on or before December 1, 2008. If of objections to the petition, stating specific Graduate School said, “He’s of Robert Sicari from prison, is based, within thirty (30) days after the you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the facts and grounds upon which the objection return day (or such other time as the court, hearing and adjudication of this action. You (Menino) daming Chang- Perelli said, “Why should is based, within thirty (30) days after the on motion with notice to the petitioner, may are also required to file a copy of your answer Diaz with faint praise.” the fact that a judge let a return day (or such other time as the court, allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. in the office of the Register of this Court at on motion with notice to the petitioner, may convicted child rapist walk WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, PLYMOUTH. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at Witness, Catherine P. Sabaitis, Esquire, Lou Dobbs: CNN’s Best free surprise anyone. Welcome WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, CAMBRIDGE this day, September 25, 2008. First Justice of said Court at PLYMOUTH, this Back when Bill Clinton to Massachusetts, the most 29th day of August, 2008. ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at Marie A. Gardin CAMBRIDGE this day, September 23, 2008. was in the White House, they lenient state in the country. Acting Register of Probate Robert E. McCarthy called CNN, the Clinton Plus, the judge told him to stay Register of Probate Court Marie A. Gardin Acting Register of Probate News Network since it away from children, play- seemed so bias in favor of grounds and schools, and we Democrats and Liberals. all know that convicted child Lou Dobbs is their only rapist pedo-philes do every- real “conservative” plain thing the judges ask them to WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM speaking show host who do!” Nuff said. Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 3, 2008

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

“The Maul in Manchester” 7th Annual Fight to Educate, at the Verizon Arena, It was a sign of things to against Denver at the Gar- New Hampshire. A great fight show here, come. “It’s one of the first to den back in 2004, earning a in New England, promoted by Cedric turn,” said a member of the spot in hockey history by Kushner of Gotham Boxing, with match- congregation as we exited the shelling the Denver goal in maker: Jim Borzell. Stars of the future church in an upstate New the famous six on three fin- displayed here were, Massachusetts Junior York community on Septem- ish that Denver withstood to Welterweight Danny O’Connor, of Framing- ber 28, a rather foggy sabbath capture the title. ham, who entered the Professional ranks morning that followed an- Unfortunately, those days with a Technical Knockout victory, at 1:55 other Saturday football loss for are in the past for the Black Syracuse University, the Bears. The once proud repre- of the second round over Worcesters’ Jose alma mater of your faithful sentatives from Orono have Guerrido. Congratulations on your great correspondent. been selected ninth in the start with, hopefully many continued wins. And as we looked over at the 10-team league, above only Ronald ( The Chosen One ) Hearns of Michi- bright red botanical specimen Merrimack, as the teams get gan added another Victory (20-0, 16 KOs), to we knew right then that fall ready to take to the ice on his record when he stopped in 2 minutes had begun and that the sum- Columbus Day weekend. If 11 seconds of the first round, the now mer of 2008 was now a span there’s an upside at Maine (14-7-1, 12 KOs). Alexander Pacheco of months banished forever it’s that the Bears have 10 Shown, Left to Right: Tony Petronelli, Paul Quiroz, of Florida, for another win. Peter from the present and sealed freshmen on the roster so Poirier, Juan Botta, Dornel Wigfall. Quillin of Brooklyn, New York at (20-0, for all time in memory. Alone down the road those numbers 15 KOs) stopped the (17-9-1, 10 KOs) Sam now in showcasing autumn’s may well pay off with a vet- Hill of Missouri, in the tenth round of this 20-1-2, 16 KO record fought two interestingly glory, that singular tree will eran squad. Middleweight bout. 2-0, 1 KO, Super Middle- named fighters. The first was Dan Long on soon be joined by others in a College hockey has one of weight, Hajro Sujak of the Bronx, New York, July 2, 1896, and the second was Jack celebration of fall’s foliage the longest seasons. From the won in 37 seconds of one, over 1-3, 1 KO, Munroe twice, the first December 19, 1902, festival. time things get under way in Daren Graham of Kentucky. Then Osvaldo and the second on August 26, 1904. Now The very next day there was mid-October to the national Rivera and his 2-0-1, 1 KO record, defeated Boxing Illustrated 1971. The elite of New another sign of autumn, this championship game in mid- the 1-5, 1 KO Jose Velázquez of Worcester, England are rated, in the Top Ten in the one in the Boston area. It was April, six months will have by way of a third round TKO. Some of these World. Top Ten Matchmakers;Sam the annual Hockey East me- gone by. And where will the opponents had some excellent records. Silverman of Boston. Top Ten Managers dia day, held at the Garden. season end? In a somewhat Fighter Danny O’Connor, in a post fight Paul Mitrano, of Massachusetts. Now to And it was a reminder that unlikely venue — our nation’s quote. “I’ve started my pro career and put the World Ratings, Heavyweight Jack although baseball may still capital, Washington, D.C., my amateur career behind me. I felt great. O’Halloran, Light Heavyweights, Dick Hall, hold center stage in the re- where the national champi- It was a great debut in front of my fans, and Eddie Spence. “Meet the Champs Then gion, this initial ritual was a onship game will be played friends and family. I wanted everything to and now.” Joey Archibald, World Feather- harbinger of a full schedule April 11. Five of the last 16 be perfect, but with the crowd, my family, weight Champion, born in Pawtucket Rhode of cold weather activity when NCAA championships have no headgear ... I came out eager. I’m happy Island. He had 106 total bouts, and fought once more the popular ice been won by Hockey East with the way I fought.” the greats in, Frankie Genero, Sixto sport will play a prominent schools. Happy Birthday! On October 4th Micky Escobar, Mike Belloise (winning world role on a daily basis. During this silver anniver- Ward, the 6th Peter McNeeley, who demon- title), Leo Rodak, Harry Jeffra, Chalky The proceedings across the sary season some 62 games strated real courage and guts, when he Wright, Willie Pep, and Sal Bartolo to name conference this winter will will be broadcast on televi- fought Iron Mike Tyson, you went right af- a few... In 1839 there were only six, Boxing be themed around the sion via five media outlets: ter him, to destroy him. A true sign of your Weight limits. The Bantamweights 108 lbs., league’s 25th anniversary NESN, ESPNU, Comcast courage Peter. 6th World Heavyweight Cham- Featherweights 115 lbs., Lightweights 133 season with the slogan “Cel- (CN8), Cox Sports in Provi- pion, RIP Jack Sharkey, 7th Bill McCluskey, lbs., Welterweights 145 lbs., Middleweights ebrating 25 years of Success” dence, WABI-TV in Bangor, and on the 10th George Colton 154 lbs., and Heavyweights over 154 pounds. adorning all press releases Maine and WMUR-TV in As I said, is that each week I would do a The United States won all seven Boxing Gold issued by the conference of- Manchester, NH. The rela- profile on one of the Award recipients from medals at the 1904 Olympics, in St. Louis fice in Wakefield. tionship with ESPNU repre- the 2008 Hall of Fame Banquet. Missouri, USA. For starters, of course, sents a new venture for I will start with the Champion of the Year Boxing Fight Schedule for October: The Hockey East is the home con- Hockey East with this initial Vinny Marino. A true Champion in every 4th on HBO, Junior Middleweight Alfredo ference for an honor that no agreement set for a two-year sense of the way. In1958 Vinny won the New Angulo Bangs a-round with Andrey other college hockey league run. In addition, nine of the England AAU title, at 139 lbs. As a profes- Tsurkan. On the 4th in Germany, Arthur can claim this season as the 10 conference schools provide sional Vinny accumulated a 13-0, 10 KO Abraham in an IBF Middleweight Title fight, Boston College Eagles, char- streaming video of their record. Vinny trained at the Fifth Street battles with Raul Marquez. On the 11th, ter members, open play as games via the internet. Gym, in Florida. Sparring with the name Samuel Peter of the USA, battles with Vitali the defending national cham- There will also be a fan par- fighters of this great era, in Vince Martinez, Klitschko in “Germany?”, in a WBC Heavy- pions. Coming into the sea- ticipation component in con- Florentino Fernandez, Jose Napoles, Holly weight Championship fight. Then on son as the preseason No. 1 junction with the anniver- Mimms, Kid Gavilan, and Benny “Kid” Showtime on the 11th, we have Antonio ranked team in America, it’s sary season. There will be Paret. Tarver battling, the hungry for victory Chad no surprise that the Eagles balloting over the next several In 1970 he opened up the East Side Gym Dawson, in an IBF light-heavyweight cham- were also selected for the lid- months to select the all-time in Roslindale,training many top fighters out pionship, Brawl for it All. On P.P.V., on the lifting top spot in the pre- team, the top 25 forwards and of his gym. In particular, Ring 4 Hall of Fame 18th, Kelly Pavlik and the cagey Veteran of season conference coaches the top 25 defenders/goalies. member, Danny Long of South Boston. the ring Bernard Hopkins attempt to out- poll. Selections will be announced But it wasn’t unanimous. at the Hockey East Champi- Vinny Marino a successful businessman, maneuver one another in this super-middle- BC came away with six onships, slated for March 20- has given much back to the city of weight chess match. 24th on Showtime first place votes and a league- 21 at the Garden. Roslindale, Dedham, and Boston. As dem- Lucian Bute of Canada and Librado leading tally of 86 points. But There will also be additional onstrated, by himself being honored by the Andrade of Mexico battle for, who’s the IBF three other coaches cast ballot questions throughout elite great politicians of the City of Boston, Super-Middleweight Champion? Then on the their first place votes for Bos- the season in a variety of cat- Massachusetts. Massachusetts State Audi- 25th Mikkel Kessler of Denmark, and ton University, propelling the egories including best goalie, Joe DeNucci, Thomas Danilo Haussler wage war, for the WBA su- tor Boston Mayor Terriers to an 80-point total best scorer, best playmaker, Menino, and Boston City Councilor Stephen per middleweight championship. It’s now while one lone mentor best defenseman, best for- Murphy. November 8th, and Roy Jones Jr. dukes it marked his ballot for UNH, ward, unsung player, most Vinny Marino is the proprietor of the out with, this guy can fight Joe Calzaghe of putting the Wildcats on a path memorable moment, best in- Brickside Cafe, in Dedham. A class man he Wales, in “The Big Apple!” New York City, at towards 78 points. dividual performance and best is, that received the, Champion of the Year the famed Madison Square Garden. Roy If there’s a team that may coaching performance. All th, Award for 2008, from Ring 4 President Jones Jr. I believe, “Wins!” The 15 HBO really awaken it may well be conference-wide voting will Mickey Finn, and Mayor Thomas Menino. Jermain Taylor of Arkansas, and Jeff Lacy Northeastern. The Huskies be conducted through You Boxer’s are great. Congratulations to all of Florida do battle showing, they still have finished fourth in the polling hockeyeatonline.com. Th “Down Memory Lane. Pugs Alley!” with it. 15 , David Haye of England, a highly but look impressive as they IN MEMORIAM — Recalling Ring Magazine June 1975, which has as the touted fighter, and World Cruiserweight return 27 players from last color analyst Dick Lynch who #4 rated Junior Welterweight in the World, Champion, battles with TBA? On the 21st the year’s squad, including team enlivened radio broadcasts of the tough Tony Petronelli, of Brockton. The Massachusetts State Police Boxing Team scoring leader Joe Vitale who the New York Football Giants United States ratings have Junior Middle- Battles Bermuda, Denver, and the New York found the range last season for four decades. Lynch, who weights #7 Marvin Hagler, Brockton, and Police Boxing Teams in Sturbridge at the for 12 goals and 13 assists for died September 24, was a #8 Paul Poirier, New Bedford. The United Sturbridge Host Hotel. For tickets call, 35 points. 1958 graduate of Notre Dame. States Champion, Tony Petronelli, of Sgt. Charles Murray, at (508) 347-3352, or In the “how the mighty He played cornerback for the Brockton. I’ve come to a picture of, (413) 736-3647. The 22nd on HBO, we have have fallen category” we offer Giants from 1958 to 1966. He Guinness Book World Record holder, Al from Las Vegas Paulie Malignaggi of New as evidence the league entry began his broadcast affilia- “Mr. 10 1/2 Couture, the President of Ring York, in a WAR, with England’s Ricky from the Pine Tree State — tion with the franchise in 49, Connecticut giving an award to Billy Hatton. Who do you pick to win this fight? Maine. There was a time 1968 and worked every year Kowalczyk, President of Ring 2, Connecti- This fight will be for the, IBF junior welter- back not too many years ago up through last season — cut. John “Dino” Dennis, of North Attleboro weight championship. This should be a when the Black Bears would with the Giants’ stunning wins his 20th in a row, as he defeats Terry great fight. On December 6th, we have on routinely be favored to finish upset of the New England Pa- Daniels in a Scranton Pennsylvania Main HBO PPV, Oscar De La Hoya, and Manny first or second in the confer- triots in the Super Bowl last Event ... Former World Heavyweight Cham- Pacquiao entertaining we Fight Fans, in a ence. In fact, they played for February being his final pion Jim Jeffries, who retired with a crowd pleasing battle. the national championship broadcast. He was 72.