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USS Utah (AG-16) capsized off Ford Island, during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, after being torpedoed by Japanese aircraft. Photographed from News Briefs USS Tangier (AV-8), which was moored astern of Utah. Note: colors half-raised over fantail, boats nearby, and sheds covering Utah’s after guns. by Sal Giarratani (Official U.S. Navy Photograph, National Archives Collection)

First, Marco Rubio and Now Ted Cruz Back in 2010, a young dynamic Cuban-Ameri- HazMat Response Teams Respond to can upset the political know-it-alls by winning a US Senate seat in Florida. Marco Rubio, 40, is Truck Near Haymarket Carrying now seen as a rising conservative star within the Republican Party. He is already being men- Radioactive Materials tioned as a possible vice presidential nominee by Matt Conti next year to add balance to the national ticket and is a favorite of the Tea Party movement too. Bolstering the case for ban- authority. Hazmat trucks Now on the other side of the Gulf of Mexico in ning cut-through hazmat are currently allowed to cut- Texas, there is another young Cuban-American trucks from the North End through several North End also 40 years old running for the seat being va- and downtown Boston, a and downtown Boston cated by the retiring US Senator Kay Hutchison. truck carrying radioactive streets to save time versus He is running in next March’s GOP primary materials caused the shut- the safer option of using against Lt. Governor Dave Dewhurst who is per- down of the Haymarket Route 128 and other ex- ceived as the favorite in the Republican primary. MBTA station and surround- pressways outside of the Cruz like Rubio appears to be the future of the ing area this afternoon. The city. After a comprehensive Republican Party. hazmat truck was stopped public safety study, the City when Boston Police noticed of Boston has requested I Am Part of the 99 Percent a radioactive placard on the hazmat trucks in the city be Along with Most of Us But … side of the truck without a limited to only those doing permit or prior notification. harm to humans. business here. Most gaso- Hey, the other day, I got one of my store credit Once stopped, officials used The incident raises con- line tankers on Boston card bills in the mail. Last month, I sent my bill detectors to verify the radio- cerns regarding a major streets are coming from the in about three days late. I mailed in my forty activity although officials hazmat truck routing deci- Everett gas tanks to deliver bucks and in my latest bill, they charged me a say measured levels were sion pending at MassDOT, to the south and western $35 late fee. So I can understand the frustration not high enough to cause the State’s transportation suburbs. most of us are going through as our economy keeps flushing our hope away. However, you won’t find me pitching up a tent down in Dewey Square or elsewhere. THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE IS NOW OPEN AT As cities have started throwing those bums out of those Occupy camps, the media says the move- 35 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON ment has been a great success stirring up a na- This office is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and tional dialogue over wealth inequities. So after Mayor Bloomberg kicked Occupy Wall Street out Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMPM, of Zuccotti Park, a blogger for the Washington Post wrote the movement had “scored some big wins” for the convenience of our (Continued on Page 15) East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 2, 2011

Res Publica

by David Trumbull

Barney Bails, Stocks Soar The announcement, earlier this week, that Barney ANTONINUS PIUS Frank (D-Mass.) is not seeking re-election to the United States House of Representatives brings to 17 the number Titus Aurelius Fulvus tastes, a kindly disposition, his energies and thoughts of House Democrats voluntarily vacating that legislative Boionius Antoninus was born extensive experience, a toward the happiness of his chamber. While eight of them are running for other posi- on an estate at Lanuvium in well-trained intelligence, people. tions, more of them, nine, as the newspaper The Hill (source 86 A.D. He spent his child- and the sincerest desire for Antoninus was not fortu- of these statistics) put it, “are flat-out retiring.” In other hood in Etruria, which now the welfare of his subjects. nate in his domestic rela- words, most see the Republican tide coming in the Novem- comprises Tuscany and a Instead of the purge and tions. He was married to ber 2012 election and — rats — that they are they are aban- part of Umbria. After the plunder that was charac- Faustina, who was noted for doning ship. death of his father he was teristic of so many of the her lack of womanly virtue. By way of comparison, just seven Republicans have brought up under the care of imperators, Antoninus re- He fathered two sons and two announced that they are not seeking re-election to the his maternal grandfather, a turned all of Hadrian’s ap- girls. Both boys and one of the House, and in every case it is because he or she is run- man of integrity and culture. pointees to office. He used girls died before he ascended ning for higher office. As a youth he was hand- his private funds to provide the throne. The surviving How bad will it be for Democrats? Bad! Conventional wis- some, a brilliant scholar, relief for distressed provinces daughter, Annia Faustina, dom says that Republicans will increase their majority in aristocratic in his bearing, and cities, and also enforced eventually became the wife the House in the 2012 election and pick up enough Senate a gifted speaker, generous, rigid economy everywhere. of Marcus Aurelius. Follow- seats to have the majority in that body as well. President and considerate of others. He turned enemies into ing the death of his wife, Obama’s signature accomplishment — the turning of your Prior to becoming emperor friends through his clem- Pius honored her memory personal health care over to the Washington bureaucrats he held the positions of ency, and extended the by founding a charity for or- that run the Post Office and Internal Revenue Service — quaestor (treasury official), friendly hand of protection to phan girls. He also had her has turned out to be one of the most unpopular laws ever praetor (magistrate), and Christians throughout the deified, and erected a temple passed. Mr. Obama himself is currently tied with Jerry consul (one of the two high- empire. His successful effort to her memory in the Forum Sandusky in unfavorable ratings. est magistrates). He also in getting a reluctant Sen- Romanum, parts of which Yes, 2012 looks to be a bad year for the Democrats. And served as one of the four ate to grant divine honors to are still standing today. then what? Well, with the retirement of Mr. Frank, the consulars for Italy and later Hadrian gained him the title The exterior columns are 113th Congress, which convenes in January 2013, is likely as proconsul for Asia. In all of Pius (dutiful in affection). one piece, 50 feet high, and to see Maxine Waters (D-CA) take over as the senior Demo- of these official labors he He is credited with the con- were made from the costly crat on the House Financial Services Committee. Believe showed himself to be a man struction of mausoleums, “cipollino” marble. It was one it or not, Ms. Waters is generally considered to be even of compassion, dignity, and theaters, temples, encourag- of the most remarkable more liberal than Mr. Frank! integrity. ing the arts and sciences, buildings in the Forum. After Yes, Frank, who is partially responsible for the housing He was adopted as son bestowing honors and pro- his death, twenty years market collapse, will be replaced by a Democrat even more and successor to Hadrian in viding salaries for teachers later, the Senate added his wrong-headed on issues of basic finance and political 138 A.D. A few months of philosophy and rhetoric, name on the inscription and economy. I say give Americans 22 months of Maxine Waters later when Hadrian died, building the wall of Antoni- dedicated the temple to his on the television — she who famously said, “And as far as Antoninus was enthusiasti- nus in Britain, and in gen- worship also. Since that I’m concerned, the Tea Party can go straight to Hell,” and cally welcomed to the throne eral, conducting a relatively time it has been called “The in 2004, “We do not have a crisis at Freddie Mac, and par- by the Roman people and he peaceful reign. We are told Temple of Antoninus and ticularly Fannie Mae” — and see just who much worse the certainly didn’t disappoint that he was one of the best Faustina.” During the twelfth electoral prospects are for Democrats in 2014. them. He entered his new emperors that ever ascended century the temple’s inte- On Monday Barney Frank announced his retirement and office as emperor of the Ro- the throne of the Roman rior was converted into the the Dow Jones Industrial Average went up nearly 300 man world with simple Empire, dedicating all of church of San Lorenzo in points. Just think how much the economy will improve Miranda, and a facade was once Obama, Waters, the rest of their ilk are consigned to added in 1602. the ash-heap of history. One more of those ironies REMINDER ... of fate tells us that when Antoninus was close to death, a tribune of the night- watch came by and asked for NORTH END WATERFRONT the password. The emperor uttered “Aequanimitas” and NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL then expired. Aequanimitas in Latin means calm- ness, patience, kindness, or ‘Tis The Season! Ho! Ho! Ho! MEETING impartiality. 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Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor Lena (Palomba) Buonopane 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 A Beautiful Soul with a Heart of Gold 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 ena (Palomba) John of Cotit, late Gloria e-mail: [email protected] Buonopane of Madden, late Nello Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Stoneham and Palomba and his sur- Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly Lthe North End passed viving spouse Millie, late Published weekly by away November 27, Richard Palomba and his Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, 2011, at age 90. late wife Grace and the Boston, MA 02113 Beloved wife of the late late Linda James. Also USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Anthony Buonopane. survived by several lov- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Devoted mother of ing nieces and nephews. POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Suzanne Mika of the Lena was a member of James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma North End, Marie the Craft Club at the 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Doherty and her husband Stoneham Senior Center Vol. 115 - No. 48 Friday, December 2, 2011 James of Stoneham, and the A.B.C.D. in the Stephen Buonopane and North End. OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions his wife Linda of Billerica Family and friends are of this our adopted country the United States of America: To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: and the late Anthony Buonopane of Plymouth. welcome to shared remembrances with the To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: Cherished grandmother of Jamie Fantasia and Family on Thursday, December 1 from In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better her husband Michael of Billerica, Jimmy 4:00–8:00 pm at the Barile Family Funeral than we found it. Doherty and his wife Cheryl of Medford, Home, 482 Main St. (RT 28) STONEHAM. GUEST EDITORIAL Michael Doherty of Stoneham, Michele Funeral from Barile Family Funeral Home on Guidaboni and her husband Jay, Anthony Friday, December 2 at 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT AN ENTITLEMENT Buonopane and his wife Kathy all of will be held at St. Leonard Church, (corner by Edward P. Shallow Plymouth, Andrea Chiesa of Worcester and of Prince and Hanover St.), North End on John Mika and his wife Christina. Loving great Friday, December 2 at 10:45 a.m. celebrating A few years ago, I editorialized on Social Security not being an entitlement, and want to share the latest grandmother of Nicholas, Amanda, Daniel, Lena’s Eternal Life. information I just received on the subject ... Samantha, Aidan, Christopher, Gianna, Olivia, Please honor Lena by making donations in I urge all my readers to keep passing this around until Colton, and Kira. Dear sister of Remo memory of her to Winchester Hospital every one possible has read it. The information is per- Palomba and his late wife Joann of Jamaica Building Fund, 41 Highland Ave., Winchester, tinent now as it was a few years ago. Plain, late Ann Villa and her surviving spouse MA 01890. The only thing wrong with this calculation is they forgot to figure in the people who died before they col- lected their Social Security! Where did that money go? I am publishing it because it touches a nerve with me and should do the same to all recipients of benefits Tour the USS Constitution Museum we EARNED from our labor through our working lives. This is another example of what Rick Perry called “Treason in high places.” with the North End Historical Society Remember, not only did you contribute to Social Saturday, December 3, 12:30 p.m. Security but your employer did too. It totaled 15% of your income before taxes. If you averaged only $30K over your The USS Constitution Museum is offer- in battle, and is America’s oldest commis- working life, that is close to $220,500. ing a customized tour of their core exhibit sioned naval vessel. Participants on this If you calculate the future value of $4,500 per year about the famous ship built and launched tour have the option of visiting the ship itself (yours & your employers’ contribution) at a simple 5% in the North End in October of 1797. North afterwards. (less than what the government pays on the money that Enders who helped build Constitution, or Tickets (and memberships) can be it borrows) after 49 years of working you would have served aboard her, will be highlighted on the purchased at www.NorthEndBoston.org or $892,919.98. tour. The wooden ship, nicknamed “Old via check to the North End Historical If you took out only 3% per year, you would receive Ironsides” in the War of 1812, is undefeated Society, P.O. Box 130152, Boston, MA 02113. $26,787.60 per year and it would last better than 30 years (until you are 95 if you retire at age 65) and that is with no interest paid on that final amount on deposit! If you bought an annuity and paid 4% per year, you would HOLIDAY BOOK SALE have a lifetime income of $2,976.40 per month. (Continued on Page 10) AT THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Missing your old book store(s)?? Get ready $2, most paperbacks $1. Also check out to shop! The annual holiday book sale at the our records, tapes, CDs, DVDs and audio Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a date which BPL is happening on Saturday December 3, books. will live in infamy — The United States of America 2011 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Sponsored by the Citywide Friends of the was suddenly and deliberately attacked by lower level conference room of the McKim BPL, “The Book Sale People.” All proceeds naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan ... Building (Dartmouth Street entrance) in benefit the Boston Public Library and its As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, Copley Square. We have a great selection of 26 branches. We are handicap accessible I have directed that all measures be taken for our gift-quality and general merchandise books and weatherproof, rain or shine. For further defense ... With confidence in our armed forces — for all ages and interests. Most hardcovers information call 617 859-2341. with the unbounded determination of our people — we will gain the inevitable triumph — so help us God.” — President F.D. Roosevelt - 8th December 1941 PARKS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES Winter Photo Workshop and Scavenger Hunt The Boston Parks and Recreation Depart- hibit beginning February 20 in Boston City ment, in partnership with The Boston Arts Hall. A panel of judges will select their fa- Commission, is proud to introduce an ex- vorite photo from the exhibit and the pho- tension of this summer’s successful Pics in tographer will win an exciting prize! the Parks Photography Workshops beginning To participate, please sign up by emailing December 11. In addition to the free pho- [email protected] or call 617- tography workshops, participants can par- 961-3051. Dates and locations for the Win- ticipate in a three-month Scavenger Hunt. ter Photography Workshops are as follows: The Winter Photography Workshops, open December 11 to people of all ages and skill-levels, works Public Garden Bridge, Boston toward developing tricks and techniques for December 18 taking great photographs in Boston’s pictur- Jamaica Pond Boathouse, Jamaica Plain esque parks. The photography workshops January 8 will be held on Sundays beginning Decem- Christopher Columbus Trellis, North End ber 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. January 22 The three-month Scavenger Hunt will Back Bay Fens Kelleher Rose Garden, Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, guide participants to ten one-of-a-kind land- Back Bay The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 marks in Boston’s parks, citywide. Partici- February 5 pants will receive clues weekly via email Millennium Park Canoe Launch, The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily and on the Boston Parks’ social media ac- West Roxbury the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. counts. Participants will capture the land- For more information and to receive Scav- There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via mark the clues have led them to on cam- enger Hunt clues, visit www.facebook.com/ e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- era and submit their photos for a chance to bostonparksdepartment or follow @boston addressed, stamped envelope. be selected for a four-week photography ex- parksdept on Twitter. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 2, 2011

A Main Street Jobs Agenda Putting More Money in the Hands of Those Who Already Have Jobs So They Can Buy More Chinese Imports Does Very Little THINKING OUT LOUD to Put Americans to Work in Good Jobs that Pay Good Wages by Sal Giarratani by John Cavanagh and David Korten Americans are now past economic and political power “For Our Country ... For All of Us” the Thanksgiving holiday from Main Street economies Recently, while driving along South Street in Quincy by and the bruising Washing- accountable to the interests the old shipyard, I passed by a billboard sponsored by the ton battles of a failed con- of local people and commu- US Marine Corps stating something too many of us seemed gressional “supercommit- nities to a global corporate- to have forgotten. The message short and sweet said, “For tee” with a giant hangover. ruled Wall Street economy our country. For all of us.” It sounds like the motto on our The hangover results from accountable only to itself. money which when translated from Latin into English states, the lack of clear answers to These shifts laid the foun- “One out of many.” the most important question dation for the 2008 financial With the way things are going in recent years, there are facing most of us: Where are crash and a massive wave many who simply want to remain part of the many rather the jobs that our children, of unemployment, foreclo- than the one. Even the way the new Boston Fire Chief was our communities, and our sures, and depressed wages. announced as the first Latino chief for the fire department. nation so desperately need? African Americans and His- He was described as of Cuban, Spanish and Italian heritage. Neither major national panics, few of whom ever Before he is any of those things, he is an American first. political party has a credible enjoyed middle-class pros- The definition of an American isn’t to be identified by his or plan for putting America to perity, have been particu- her diverse roots. What we were yesterday and who our grand- work. Republicans generally larly hard hit. parents were is not as important as was their dream that argue that freeing Wall The Occupy movement has their family begin again in America. That was and still Street and the wealthy from shifted the spotlight back (Aaron Bauer / Flickr) should be the American dream. It has been up until quite regulation and taxes is the onto an unaccountable Wall recently. path to job creation. But and made our nation the Street as the source of the Today, the latest generation of many immigrant commu- we’ve tried that and wound world leader in industry and economic failure that has nities seem to have forgotten what was a given a hundred or up with sky-high Wall Street technology. That economy weakened the nation and more years ago. My father and his siblings considered them- profits and bonuses at the was a direct result of effec- reduced millions of Ameri- selves Americans. They were all proud of their Sicilian roots expense of working people tive struggles by workers cans to lives of desperation. but it was the future that mattered more than the past. My and Main Street businesses. during the Great Depression This opens space for a much- grandparents from Sicily and my grandparents from County Democrats are more likely to limit Wall Street power needed national debate about Cork sought a better way of life for themselves and their to see a need for appropriate and hold it democratically what is required to put Amer- families. Things weren’t that good back over the Atlantic for regulation, a progressive tax accountable to Main Street icans to work rebuilding them. They came here to start again. They dreamed of a system, and government needs and interests. American strength and pros- future for their offspring that was an improvement over stimulus spending. But both The government also perity in a 21st century world. theirs. Many escaping from poverty in their homelands parties ignore the fact that raised taxes to pay for the GI Beyond just creating jobs, wanted more in life and that for their children, first-born putting more money in the Bill and other jobs programs we need to help people shift Americans who eventually re-created this country through hands of those who already that reduced inequality and from jobs that are harmful or their suffering and hard work. have jobs so they can buy created a vast middle class. simply unproductive to jobs Back in my college years, I traveled to Ireland, the home more Chinese imports does This arrangement served that address currently of my maternal grandparents. Back about 20 years ago, my very little to put Americans America well for more than unmet needs. late brother went back to Sciacca to our Sicilian roots. How- to work in good jobs that pay 30 years. Examples include the tran- ever, we were Americans visiting those family homelands. good wages. Then what happened? In sition from jobs in mili- Our home was America. Those today living here whose grand- The two of us are the prin- the late 1970s, a well-funded tary industries to jobs in parents came over from Europe over 100 years ago know cipal authors of a new report Wall Street campaign began environmental remediation who we are. Proud of our ethnic heritage we are but more that offers a seven-point jobs to roll back the rules and and elder care, and from proud of being Americans. Newer ethnic groups today appear plan that builds on a past programs that created the jobs guarding prisons to jobs too often to be tied to the past more and the future less. American success story. middle class. After the elec- rehabilitating ex-offenders. Government often seems to strengthen these old ties to an The economy we envision tion of President Ronald We need to shift the excess. My East Boston is now 52 percent Latino. Really it is builds on the 1950s Main Reagan, an all-out assault resources we’re squander- not my East Boston because it is shared by many kinds of Street economy that created on regulation, unions, and people. What I do resent is when folks who come here seem the American middle-class social safety nets shifted (Continued on Page 15) to refuse to become part of the many and even refuse the need to learn English. There is no excuse for older immigrants not attempting to learn English and encouraging their offspring to speak Alan Barron, M.D. of English. I often hear young kids playing in the schoolyards of East Boston schools yelling back and forth to each other in Mount Auburn Healthcare at Medford, Spanish. My grandmother from Agrigento must be rolling welcomes New Primary Care Physician over in her grave at St. Michael’s Cemetery trying to under- stand this 21st century mentality. She used to say to her Antonietta Mauri, M.D. kids to speak “American” by which she meant be American. That message by the US Marines over in Quincy hit the point quite well. This country will remain strong and grow even stronger if we remember, this is OUR country and we are all in this together and not separately.

Alan Barron, M.D. and Antonietta Mauri, M.D. Mount Auburn Healthcare at Medford 101 Main Street, Suite 110, Medford, MA 02155 781-391-2705 Dr. Antonietta Mauri received her Medical Degree from The University of Naples Medical School in Italy. Dr. Mauri completed her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Verona in Italy and her Residency in Internal Medicine at Affi liated with University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. She is Board Certifi ed in Internal Medicine and speaks English and Italian fl uently. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 781-391-2705. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 2, 2011 Page 5 NEAD Annual Community Awards Banquet by Sal Giarratani photos by Matt Conti

inspired and hopeful that the neighborhood my grandpar- ents from Sciacca found re- mains today and long into the future. 2011 Award recipients were honored in the follow- ing categories: Robert DeCristoforo President’s Award Matt Conti, NorthEndWaterfront.com; Barbara DeCristoforo Senior Award Lillian Ferullo and Mary Anne Tordiglione; Emily Pugliano Public Ser- vice Award Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office; John Dexter 2011 Michelina and Raymond Costa Award Unsung Hero Award Scholarship Recipients Rebecca Griffin, NEMPAC; Uncle Fred Carangelo Orga- On Saturday evening, No- and the people, especially nization Award Friends of vember 19, several hundred young people, within it. the North End Library; folks from the North End or I want to acknowledge the N.E.A.D. Alumnus Award with roots in the North End leadership of NEAD, Presi- John Pagliuca, Mangia like myself and my father’s dent John “J.R.” Romano. No Mangia; Andy Puopolo Youth family gathered upstairs at one can take the place of Award Alexis Scalia; Walter Filippo’s Restaurant in Bobby D. but J.R. is a worthy Salvi NSTAR Business Keaney Sq. to pay homage to successor to him. a neighborhood and its As John said recently, “As people for making the North president of North End End truly a neighborhood Against Drugs I am blessed Award George Hadaya Dayco Treasurer Karen D’Amico built on family. Hundreds to lead such a tremendous Services; Anthony Morella and Clerk Kathy Carangelo. showed up to see a number organization which has Good Guy Award Boston Also on the NEAD Board: of community activists re- served the youth and fami- Parks; Scholarship recipi- Carl Ameno, Officer Teddy ceiving recognition for all lies of the North End for over ents for the Michelina and Boyle, Laurie D’Elia, Debbie that they do to make the 22 years. I have such a won- Raymond Costa Scholar- DeCristoforo, Mike neighborhood the neighbor- derful, caring and dedicated ships. The event was orga- Giannasoli, George Hadaya, hood of yesterday, today and Board of Directors, without nized by the NEAD Board, Olivia Scimeca, Mary tomorrow. them none of the great pro- including President John Wright, NSTAR reps Mey North Enders don’t just re- grams, events and activities Romano, VP Rosina Fabbo, Ngu and Dan MacGillivray side at a street address, they that NEAD does throughout and Al Vilar. live in and for this neighbor- the year would happen. I am hood. The whole goal of North also very fortunate to have End Against Drugs is to en- so many generous people sure that children can grow and businesses in our neigh- up safe here and be pre- borhood that support us.” pared for the future. When I This annual community think of this organization, I service awards event is a Robert DeCristoforo think of many people but first great way to say “Thank You” President’s Award and foremost, the late Bobby to the people, businesses presented to Matt Conti, DeCristoforo, or as everyone and organizations that have NorthEndWaterfront.com called him “Bobby D.” He been nominated and se- passed away suddenly a few lected to receive their award years back. He died much for all they do on a daily basis too young but in the time he to keep the North End, the was given, he accomplished North End we want to have. much for his neighborhood I left this year’s event both N.E.A.D. Alumnus Award was presented to John Andy Puopolo Youth Award Pagliuca, Mangia Mangia. presented to Alexis Scalia.

Morella Good Guy Award presented to Boston Parks De- partment Warren Watson, Michael D’Elia and Mike Walter Salvi NSTAR Busi- Barone. ness Award presented to George Hadaya Dayco Ser- Barbara DeCristoforo Senior Award presented to Lillian vices. Ferullo and Mary Anne Tordiglione

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Uncle Fred Carangelo Orga- Emily Pugliano Public Ser- John Dexter Award Unsung nization Award - Friends of vice Award presented to Hero Award presented to Bistro • Beer • Wine the North End Library Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office. Rebecca Griffin, NEMPAC. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 2, 2011 A Fun Experience by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari ALL THAT ZAZZ “No man is an Island unto doing your part, holding folded, stuffed stamped by Mary N. DiZazzo himself” this quotation was up your end of a project. The and sealed, each assuming first written by the Jacobean fact that what you are doing the job that needed to poet and preacher John will benefit someone other be done and willing to shift It’s a Small World Donne (1572-1631), it refers than yourself returns to you to an alternate job as the to the fact that human a wonderful feeling of accom- day pressed on. The work beings do not thrive when plishment, of having done seemed secondary to the isolated, that we are meant the “right thing.” experience, not a difficult to share, to reach out, to So often as volunteers we job to accomplish but simply come to know our neigh- come into a situation that the reason that brought us bors. So profound are these requires teamwork that is, together for what was really words that they became sharing in the responsibil- an enjoyable afternoon. the title of a famous book by ity of accomplishing a par- The words of John Donne, the Trappist monk Thomas ticular job. Recently we written centuries ago, are Merton, a book that concerns worked on a project for the as valid today as when they itself with his discovery of parish that seemed daunting were originally written, “No monastic life and the beauty at first, a large mailing that Man is an Island,” we were of living in community. had to be in the mail within created to be together, to Over the years we have a very short period of time share our experiences and often worked in groups, Volunteers came together we are often happiest at either in business or as vol- and in the course of the those times spent with unteers, it is always a joy to hours we worked together, friends. We had volunteered work at something that is time seemed to fly by and to do a project meant to bigger than yourself, with what originally seemed like serve a worthwhile purpose friends of a common purpose. a mountain to scale turned and were rewarded by the There is a feeling of accom- out to be a fun experience pleasure of a fun experience “My Dollhouse” plishment that comes with with friends. We sorted, spent with friends. Ciao Bella, chased not too long ago. A Let’s skip the beauty and brown hand-carved floor makeup tricks this week. I’d radio from the ’40s and a like you to read about our white fridge and stove from Youth pro Musica Sings Pinkham pass-times we love, which the ’50s. And then it began inevitably brings out a natu- — the “miniature fever” they “Christmas Cantata” ral beauty in all of us. Mine called it. is my Dollhouse! I drove to every miniature Join Youth pro Musica and In the early 1980s, when show I could find. Eric Fuch’s artistic director Robert I was living in a lovely studio in those days became my Barney for an engaging pro- with an outdoor pool in a de- best friend. I wall-papered gram of new music and cent area of South Lawrence, every room, put down every seasonal favorites for the I found my treasure! Next to floor, measured and framed winter holidays on Sunday, our giant green dumpster every inside and outside December 11 at 4:00 pm at sitting on the ground I spied door frame. Hand-made the First Unitarian Society in it! All quite empty inside of curtains for baby’s and mas- Newton, 1326 Washington bare plywood except for some ter bedrooms. Painted the Street in West Newton. thick green carpeting which house a cotton candy pink, Youth pro Musica wel- I eventually ripped out and and shingled the roof and comes guest organist David of course had to sand all the bricked the chimney. I also Carrier, Director of the New- floors from glue residue. The put brick and mortar in both ton Choral Society. YpM pre- outside was painted a sage fireplaces with a mirror and sents the premiere perfor- green with white shutters tweezer! mance of Die drei heilige and several window boxes. From friends I would hear Könige (The three Holy Kings), The kitchen had a bow “So Mary are you coming the latest work by Boston- window also painted white. out dancing tonight with based composer Kurt Leland. Right there I decided to res- us?” And the same reply for The audience will also be cue this treasure, after all I a while was “I am in the THE DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY treated to the beloved Christ- didn’t have to pay for it and midst of applying tile to the mas Cantata (“Sinfonia Sacra”) is pleased to invite you to a lecture by I could always find another kitchen floor, blah, blah, with organ and brass quar- “little girl” interested in it. I blah!” But I was happy and tet. Other featured pieces on cleared off a bureau and so fulfilled that this project FRANCO MORMANDO the program include “Bereite there it stood. came into my life and made dich, Zion” from Johann Ideas came rushing in. I it all worthwhile. There were (Boston College) Sebastian Bach’s Christmas remembered the three vin- Oratorio and Dietrich Buxte- tage wooden pieces I had pur- (Continued on Page 10) who will present his newly published book hude’s In Dulci Jubilo with violin accompaniment. BERNINI: HIS LIFE AND HIS ROME Tickets are available in advance; they will also be (University of Chicago Press, 2011), available at the door. Chil- North End the first English-language biography of the dren 18 and under are FREE. Roman Baroque artist, Gian Lorenzo Bernini Call 617-666-6087 or online at www.youthpromusica.org/ Christmas concerts.asp to reserve your tickets. Youth pro Musica: The Fund Greater Boston Youth Cho- rus has introduced the joy Luncheon and fellowship of choral sing- ing to generations of young Benefit for people. Weekly rehearsals provide vocal, ear and sight- singing training, choral dis- North End Families and Elderly cipline and exposure to mu- sic in foreign languages - Thursday, December 15, 2011 cultivated in team-building atmosphere. YpM attracts 12:00 Noon members from all over Greater Boston, uniting young people from different FILIPPO’S RISTORANTE BALLROOM communities based on their 283 Causeway Street, Boston, Massachusetts shared interest in music.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011, 5 pm Robert Barney was appointed 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 Artistic Director of Youth pro Tickets On Sale At: Musica in September, 2009, BUY YOUR NORTH END the start of our 40th perfor- FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER TICKETS EARLY DONATION mance season. He main- Reception to follow tains an active musical ca- $20.00 PER PERSON reer as a choral director, performer, teacher, and www.dantealighieri.net/cambridge/ church musician, and has For further information: 617-876-5160 taught voice, piano and or- ADMITTANCE BY TICKET ONLY gan for more than 30 years. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 2, 2011 Page 7

East Boston Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade Freeway with Santa & Friends Says ... SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011 Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from readers (and after much The East Boston Chambers negotiating on our part with his huge salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try Holiday Parade Route is to answer readers’ questions concerning him or any of our little four-legged friends. You can departing at 5:00 pm on Con- email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, dor Street, rolling along Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Bennington Street, East Bos- ton and finishing at Orient Heights Square for a Tree Lighting. The Holiday Parade will start on Condor Street and will fol- low onto Bennington Street, Orient Heights, Bayswater Street, St. Andrews Road, Annavoy Street, Bayswater Street, Saratoga Street, Bennington Street, Walley Street, Orient Avenue, Faywood Avenue, Walley Street, Bennington Street and Saratoga Street. The Parade will finish at Orient Heights Square where the Tree lighting will take place around 6:00 pm. Come join the East Boston Chamber of Commerce, Santa and Friends. Let’s spread some Holiday Cheer!! Any questions or concerns please contact Eden Smith 617- 569-5000 or [email protected].

East Boston Harborside Community School Education Program COMPUTER CLASS at the Paris Street Community Center Register Now... Introduction Course be- The many donations received during the “Thanksgiving Pet Food Drive.” gins on Friday, January 6, 2012 and ends Friday, “Do you see that smile on happy for the holiday. I would March 16, 2012 (10 week my face? My tail is wagging also like to thank the follow- course) 6:00–8:00 pm. like crazy.” I am so happy ing for their generous dona- The class will cover that our “Thanksgiving Pet tions: Pauline, Danielle, basic computer com- Food Drive” was a SUCCESS. Cheryl, Donna, Angela, mands, PowerPoint 2007, I do not know how to THANK Jenna, Tim, Antonietta, Microsoft Office Publisher EVERYONE that took the Antonino, C.C., Chef Coyne 2007, Microsoft Word time and effort to drop off and others. 2007, printer usage, basic their donations, food for the While I am writing this internet usage, create your free email, scan photos and dogs and cats as well as column, I’d like to mention much more. leashes; toys; treats; beds; also the wonderful article Registration taken on first come first serve basis. Please collars, etc., at the Post- that was written by Bryan see Elaine Anoli or Maryann Gillespie at the Paris Street Gazette. We went to the shel- Golden who wrote Thanks- Community Center located at 112 Paris Street, East Boston, ter at the Angell Memorial giving: So much to be thank- MA Monday through Friday between 9:00 am to 7:00 pm to hospital Kelly (a staff mem- ful in the November 18, 2011 register. ber) accepted the dona- edition of the Post-Gazette. A Deadline for Registration is Tuesday, January 3, 2012. tions with a smile of appre- wonderful, heartfelt story Classes must be paid for in advance. ciation, she was amazed at that touched my heart For further information, please call 617-635-5125. how thoughtful everyone because Thanksgiving is my had been especially during favorite special holiday of this difficult time that so all. The article was just PARIS STREET COMMUNITY CENTER many are out of work and yet great Bryan, thank you so Kelly of the MSPCA Angell- Now they thought of the pets. much. Boston accepting the Offering Please note that anything That’s all for now! many donations with a they cannot use at the shel- Freeway huge smile of appreciation. ter will be given to those that are less fortune that have pets. The food drive was so successful I am going to do Save Time, Trouble and Worry ... Community Center membership required it again next year. Are you Have Spinelli’s Cater 112 Paris Street, East Boston, MA with me? Yes! Yes! For further information, please call 617-635-5125 On that note, a special “thank you” to my friend Your Holiday Parties Joan at the Post-Gazette that helped me organize Spinelli’s Ravioli & Pastry Shop this fundraiser and to my 282 Bennington Street, East Boston friend Louie who drove us. We should ALL be happy we made less fortunate pets

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For information Lynnfi eld about advertising in Call for reservations the Post-Gazette, call 617-227-8929. 781-592-6400 Happy Holidays Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 2, 2011 Quincy Holds 49th Annual Christmas Parade IN THE WORDS OF THE LATE by Sal Giarratani ANDY ROONEY Submitted by Sal Giarratani If you will take the time to read these. I promise you’ll come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis: They’re written by Andy Rooney, a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy… I’ve learned ... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I’ve learned ... That when you’re in love, it shows. I’ve learned ... That just one person saying to me, “You’ve made my day!” makes my day. Here’s a great shot of Sal I’ve learned ... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. Giarratani (left) and US Senator Scott Brown down As the Annual Quincy Christmas parade passed by I’ve learned ... That being kind is more important in Wollaston Center. Wollaston Center, everyone noticed the sign for free hot than being right. dogs and soda at Boston Premier Properties on Hancock I’ve learned ... That you should never say no to a gift On the Sunday following Street. Phil Ragusa is the owner of the place and is seen from a child. Thanksgiving Day, many here with his father and son. Three generations of Phil I’ve learned ... That I can always pray for someone communities south of Bos- Ragusa(s). The older Phil grew up in Boston’s North End when I don’t have the strength to help him in some ton hold grand Christmas Pa- with my cousin Sal Giarratani now of Beachmont. other way. rades but none can match I’ve learned ... That no matter how serious your life the parade that marches North End Columbus Day Committee requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy down Hancock Street from Presents the 4th Annual with. the Church of the Presidents I’ve learned ... That sometimes all a person needs is to North Quincy High School. a hand to hold and a heart to understand. This year’s 49th annual pa- I’ve learned ... That simple walks with my father rade was bigger and better around the block on summer nights when I was a child than ever and with high did wonders for me as an adult. temps, it was one of the Santa I’ve learned ... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. warmest in history for the The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. City of Quincy. I’ve learned ... That we should be glad God doesn’t There were veterans, high give us everything we ask for. school bands, floats, politi- Skate I’ve learned ... That money doesn’t buy class. cians. Don’t forget those classic cars, the Corvette I’ve learned ... That it’s those small daily happen- & club, Model Ts, fire trucks, Toy Drive ings that make life so spectacular. police cars, clowns and so I’ve learned ... That under everyone’s hard shell is much more. The sidewalks someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. Saturday, December 10 were lined from one end of 12:30pm 4:00pm I’ve learned ... That to ignore the facts does not Hancock to the other end. ³ change the facts. The line of march began I’ve learned ... That when you plan to get even with with about 25 motorcycle Free Ice Rental Steriti Skating Rink someone, you are only letting that person continue to cops from Quincy and sur- For each unwrapped toy for a Commercial Street³North End hurt you. rounding communities flash- child 1 - 13 years I’ve learned ... That love, not time, heals all wounds. ing their lights and sound- Holiday Music I’ve learned ... That the easiest way for me to grow ing their sirens. The parade Raffle + Prizes as a person is to surround myself with people smarter ended with Santa riding tiller & Caroling than I am. on Quincy’s Ladder 5. The Restaurant + Store Gift certificates By DJ Lou Strazz I’ve learned ... That everyone you meet deserves to Quincy Christmas Parade is + NEMPAC be greeted with a smile. the tradition to observe ev- cookies + cakes I’ve learned ... That no one is perfect until you fall in ery Sunday after Thanks- candies Photos with Santa love with them. giving. This year’s parade coffee + cider 2;30PM I’ve learned ... That life is tough, but I’m tougher. will long be remembered. I’ve learned ... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss. I’ve learned ... That when you harbor bitterness, hap- piness will dock elsewhere. I’ve learned ... That I wish I could have told my Mom Leave the Delivery to Us! that I love her one more time before she passed away. I’ve learned ... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them. With a Gift Subscription to the I’ve learned ... That a smile is an inexpensive way to Post-Gazette, your generosity will be improve your looks. I’ve learned ... That when your newly born grandchild remembered every week of the year. holds your little finger in his little fist, that you’re hooked for life. I’ve learned ... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it. I’ve learned ... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

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Suffolk Law alumnus Gil Schipani, JD’09, left, and Dr. Matteo Casini. (Photo courtesy of Suffolk University)

……. On Saturday, Decem- ber 10 at 11 a.m., The Suffolk Law alumna Donna Madden, JD’87, left, and her From the left: Laura Piscopo, BA’02, Director of Alumni Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel daughter Gillian Madden, with Suffolk Law alumna Relations; The Honorable Michele Frattallone, President, and The Fairmont Store will Marisa Conti Doherty, JD’87, right, and her daughter Galileo Legacy Foundation Inc.; Dr. Matteo Casini; and host a birthday party for its Jenna Doherty, second from right. Dr. Deborah Walberg. “Canine Ambassador,” Catie (Photo courtesy of Suffolk University) (Photo courtesy of Suffolk University) Copley. Considered by many to be The top 10 finalists will be announced in January 2012. On November 6 Suffolk that liberated the Italian Boston’s most famous dog, chosen on December 12 and For complete details, be University alumni, students, peninsula from foreign occu- Catie will celebrate her 10th the FootballNation.com com- sure to visit www.football faculty, and friends gathered pation and permitted the birthday with a reading munity will have a chance nation.com/tailgate-contest/. in the Sawyer Building for a creation of the first Italian of the book “Catie Copley” to vote for the top recipe. Full disclosure: Many delightful brunch and lec- Parliament in 1861. followed by birthday cake Voting ends January 1, 2012 years ago, yours truly was ture, the fourth alumni pro- A grand time was had by (for humans) and special at 11:59 p.m. EST and the gram featuring the noted all. Congratulations and snacks for Catie’s canine grand prize winner will be (Continued on Page 13) and popular history profes- Best Wishes! friends. sor, Dr. Matteo Casini. ……. One of New England’s The reading and birthday In her introduction of most beloved holiday tradi- party are free and open to the the guest speaker, Laura tions, the “Holiday Pops public and have become a Piscopo, Director of Alumni Season,” under the direction holiday tradition for many. Relations, said: “Matteo has of Keith Lockhart, opens on The Fairmont Copley Plaza become iconic with our Wednesday, December 7, is located at 138 St. James alumni, especially those and runs through Saturday, Avenue, Boston. For more who represent a significant December 24, at Symphony information, call 617-267- demographic of Suffolk. The Hall, Boston. 5300. Suffolk story includes a Among the celebrities and ……. Kerry Byrne has been history of first generation performing artists visiting writing about beer and food Italian-Americans to attend Symphony Hall this season, for The Boston Herald for college. Their striving spirit comedian/actor/musician many years. What you may and thirst to learn and ad- Jim Belushi and pop vocal not know is that he is also vance is at the heart of this act Rockapella will join the “Potentate of Pigskin” at university. He is a visiting Keith Lockhart and the Cold, Hard Football Facts.com scholar of Venetian history. Pops at “Company Christ- (www.coldhardfootball Matteo’s presentations and mas” on Wednesday, Decem- facts.com). CHFF is Kerry’s lectures capture the pride ber 14. website devoted to the “grid- and culture around Italy and New Kid on the Block’s iron lifestyle” of beer, food Italians. He is a very popu- Joey McIntyre will also ap- and football. lar speaker in the Greater pear as a guest vocalist with Kerry and his cohorts are Boston area, especially dur- members of the Pops to raise asking nationwide football ing Italian Heritage month the holiday spirits of patients and tailgating fanatics to in October.” at the Boston Pops Annual submit creative, appetizing Dr. Casini’s outstanding Children’s Hospital concert recipes and photos for the presentation, “Italy from on Tuesday, December 20. “Tailgate Recipe of The Year the Risorgimento to the Holiday Pops tickets Contest.” The diehard, foot- Birth of a Nation,” illustrated are available online at ball fan website will award the motivations and actions www.bostonpops.org. Tick- one lucky fan a party for 10 that brought about the birth ets may also be purchased by in time for the biggest game of modern Italy. Dr. Casini phone at SymphonyCharge of the year on February 5th, On Saturday, December 10 at 11 a.m., The Fairmont explained the historical pro- at 617-266-1200 or 888-266- 2012, or the 46th annual edi- Copley Plaza hosts a birthday party for its “Canine cess called “Risorgimento” 1200. tion of the “Super Bowl.” Ambassador,” Catie Copley, with a reading of the book Among the great prizes are pictured above followed by birthday cake (for humans) a new 46-inch flat screen and special snacks for Catie’s canine friends. The event television, a tailgate meal is free and open to the public. For more information, call for 10 from Whole Foods Mar- 617-267-5300. (Photo courtesy of Suzanne Wenz) Mattéo Gallo ket, a 30-piece barbecue tool set and grill accessories — and much more. o Appraisals The contest runs through Monday, December 12 at Sales & Rentals 11:59 p.m. EST. • JUSTINE YANDLE Real Estate DIAMONDS ROLEX HOTOGRAPHY ESTATE JEWELRY P 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold 781.589.7347 [email protected] (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 2, 2011

• Editorial (Continued from Page 3) The folks in Washington conclusions. allegedly — then how could have pulled off a bigger At the time, Congress was failure to reach a debt- Ponzi scheme than Bernie involved with raising the ceiling agreement possibly Madoff ever had. debt ceiling, regarding Social threaten seniors’ Social Entitlements my rear, I Security, Jacob Lew provided Security checks? paid cash for my Social the details, indicating the The answer is that the Security insurance! Just issue should not matter any- federal government has bor- BORED TO DEATH - must adapt to Shaolin prin- because they borrowed the way because Social Security rowed all of that trust fund SECOND SEASON (2-DVD) ciples to stop the monster he money, does not make my is “entirely self-financing” money and spent it, exactly HBO Home Ent. created. benefits some kind of char- and off budget. What could be as Krauthammer asserted. New York writer, romantic, ity or handout! clearer? In addition, the only way unlicensed private detective ELMO’S SHAPE Congressional benefits: Unconvinced, syndicated the trust fund can get some Jonathan Ames takes a ADVENTURE (DVD) free healthcare, outrageous columnist Charles Krau- cash to pay Social Security pounding in the boxing ring Warner Home Video retirement packages, 67 paid thammer wrote a subse- benefits is if the federal while still licking his more What happens when Andy holidays, three weeks paid quent column questioning government draws it from painful breakup wounds. Samberg is desperately in vacation, unlimited paid Lew’s assertions. “This general revenues or bor- Now that his second novel need of an octagon? A pen- sick days, now that’s welfare, (Lew’s) claim is a breathtak- rows the money — which, of has been completed (and tagon? A rhombus? It’s and they have the nerve ing fraud. The pretense is course, it cannot do because rejected), Jonathan is aug- the Shape-O-Bots to the res- to call my Social Security that a flush trust fund will of the debt ceiling. menting his income by cue! Packed with animation, retirement “entitlements”? pay retirees for the next 26 Thus, the answer to my moonlighting as a creative- songs, and clips that explore We are “broke” and can-not years. Lovely, except for one initial question is that the writing teacher. All this math words, this DVD is sure help our own seniors, veter- thing: The Social Security president is telling the truth while taking on some new, to “shape” young minds! Elmo ans, orphans and homeless. Trust Fund is a fiction ... now in the sense that he is desperate clients, ranging sings the new song “Wonder- In the last months, we In other words, the Social conceding there is no money from a kinky policeman to ful Shapes” which introduces have provided aid to Haiti, Security trust fund contains in the trust fund to pay ben- the publishing rival of his pre-schoolers to shapes of all Chile and Turkey. Now nothing.” efits; but he and other Social sexagenarian pal, George kinds, plus the classic “Telly Pakistan ... home of the late Social Security status-quo Security status quo defend- Christopher. How he solves Tut” about triangles. anything is truly a mystery. bin Laden. Literally billions defenders have assured us ers have been deceiving the LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL/ of dollars! for the past 25 years that public for decades. CINEMA PARADISO I did further research on Social Security is fully funded Maybe President George THE CIDER HOUSE RULES (Blu-ray) (Blu-ray) the issue regarding: What — for the next 25 years, or W. Bush was on to some- Lionsgate happened to the $2.6 trillion 2036. So if there are real thing when he proposed Lionsgate Initially released in 1999, Life Is Beautiful stars Social Security Trust Fund assets the Social Security personal Social Security Roberto Benigni as Guido, a and here are the astounding Trust Fund — $2.6 trillion retirement accounts. John Irving’s best-selling American classic, The Cider charming, bumbling Jewish House Rules, is now out on waiter whose colorful imagi- Blu-ray. This is the heart- nation and playful spirit help him to woo a beautiful • All That Zazz (Continued from Page 6) warming story about how far a young man must travel to schoolteacher (Nicoletta Bra- plenty of days to go dancing, progress of the house and its was cut, the flower boxes find where he truly belongs. schi). They marry and after all that’s where I met beauty! filled, the garden with its Tobey Maguire stars as have a young son, but before my David, at the Roxy Dance As years passed I would new gazing ball was in full Comer, who’s lived nearly long their idyllic world is Club. decorate for every season bloom with lilies, tulips and his entire life within the threatened by Nazi soldiers, The “mini fever” had barely and holiday. Even the attic irises! Hanging plants and walls of St. Cloud’s Orphan- who force the family into a subsided. I started furnish- accumulated the necessary a porch light adorn the age. Though groomed by the concentration camp. Guido ing every room with true cobwebs, dust and a house front lawn. The frog pond I owner, Dr. Larch (Michael must now use his imagina- delight. It was also electri- mouse! But it was minimal made was happening. The Caine), he feels the need to tion again — this time, to fied as glowing lamps illumi- to what I have now accumu- flamingo — birdbath (I also experience the outside world. transform his son’s tragic nated every room. My lovely lated from eBay! When I made) attracted one cute, Then, while working at an new surroundings into a Mom even made by hand moved to Boston I set the little yellow bird all summer! apple orchard, Home falls for magical wonderland. Acad- the red gingham dish towels house up in my Mom’s Croquet was enjoyed by the beautiful Candy (Charlize emy Award-winning perfor- that hang in the kitchen to- Beauty Shop in her home. all. And of course the out- Theron) and learns some mance (1998). day! She even bought several Her clients and friends en- door “feasts” of sushi with powerfully indelible lessons Cinema Paradiso is the pieces the house needed. joyed it for 10 years as I Chinese take-out, cakes, about life, love and home beautiful, enchanting story She and my Dad would drive would decorate always with 4th of July hot dogs, beer, oys- in this touching film that of a young boy’s lifelong love me to some shows and we some new little thing. ters on the half shell, spa- earned an Academy Award. affair with the movies. Set just had a fun time! And as I lost interest when Mom ghetti and meatballs with in an Italian village, Salva- all good Italian parents they passed and it stayed deco- Chianti! You can find pan- CALL ME MRS. MIRACLE tore finds himself enchanted would drop in to visit the rated for Christmas for nine cakes, coffee and syrup for (DVD) by the flickering images at dollhouse when I was work- years. Then it was a decision breakfast in the kitchen — Sony Pictures Home Ent. the Cinema Paradiso, yearn- ing and leave me supper and I didn’t make — David did! just don’t touch my “Mary” Doris Roberts reprises ing for the secret of the treats! I would find notes He brought it home to our mug. her role as Mrs. Merkle cinema’s magic. When the from Mom raving about how place! It fit in front of our My Nano Catalano’s por- (Mrs. Miracle) and brings projectionist, Alfredo agrees far I came fixing the interior window facing where John F. trait (Mom gave me this hope for the holidays. Pos- to reveal the mysteries of as well as the exterior of it. I Kennedy’s apartment window small round pin of her Dad) ing as an unassuming toy moviemaking, a deep friend- cherish those notes today. faced! Home sweet home! hangs proudly over the department clerk, she sets ship is born. 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So what’s new? Congress shelved proposed sumption COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED changes to the nation’s school lunch pro- went up by Roast Leg of Lamb gram that were designed to reduce child- 33% in the hood obesity by adding fruits and vegetables US. Walt Dis- 1 leg of lamb (5 to 6 pounds) ½ cup chopped mint (optional) while cutting French fries and pizza. Imag- ney named 4 cloves of garlic ¼ cup lemon juice ine cutting out pizza! With the proposal de- Mickey Mouse 1 tablespoon thyme or oregano Salt and pepper feated, the tomato paste on a slice of frozen after Mickey Rooney, whose mother he Rub the leg of lamb with half of a garlic clove. Then make pizza still counts as a serving of vegetables. dated for some time. Walt Disney originally several gashes with point of knife into the lamb leg and So what’s new in Italy? Researchers in supplied the voice for Mickey Mouse. And insert small cut portions of garlic clove into the narrow Italy found that drinking one to two pints of Donald Duck comics were banned in Fin- openings. Rub meat with mint, thyme, or oregano, which- beer per day has the same cardiovascular land because he doesn’t wear pants. ever you plan to use, or some of each. Rub leg of lamb with benefits as red wine, which can lower the Italy is in the news because of Silvio salt and pepper. Add a little water to the lemon juice risk of heart disease by 31 percent. Hey! Berlusconi, Italy’s longest-serving postwar and pour gently over lamb. Place lamb fat side up in roast- Stick to drinking Italian red wine! prime minister. Berlusconi in brief, real ing pan. Place in preheated 325°F oven uncovered. After Weird! A South African man was savagely brief, Berlusconi started his career as a 30 minutes, baste lamb with juices from the roasting pan chewed to death by a 2,400-pound hippopota- crooner on cruise ships, before getting a law and repeat frequently. Lamb should be baked until meat mus he kept as a pet. “Humphrey’s like a degree and starting a local cable TV com- thermometer reads 175 to 180°F. If you are baking without son to me, he’s just like a human,” Marius pany. He eventually grew that company into a meat thermometer, allow lamb to bake approximately 30 Els, 40, had insisted. Italy’s biggest media empire. Dozens of minutes per pound of lamb. Add more water mixed with a Finder’s keepers? Charles Preston of San scandals have highlighted his career! As little lemon juice if more liquid is needed for basting. Jose, California discovered $500,000 worth embarrassing as Berlusconi has been to OPTIONAL: Small white potatoes, carrots and some mush- of cocaine hidden in a used minivan he pur- Italy’s elites, he retained the grudging ad- rooms can be added around the leg of lamb after the lamb chased for $14,000 last year. He quickly miration of many working-class Italians, has baked about an hour. Continue basting vegetables as called police, who told him, “You’re so lucky who identified with his love of soccer, en- well as the lamb. — you’d be in jail for the rest of your life if vied his sex life and saw him as an authen- you got searched in a traffic stop and they tic man of the people. “The average Italian NOTE: I awoke Easter morning to a combination of aromas found this.” saw himself as Berlusconi, only poorer,” filling the kitchen. I watched as Mama put the lamb roast into Bugging people! A North Carolina couple newspaper columnist Massimo Gramellini the oven. I saw the chicken soup simmering slowly on the stove is suing Air Tran Airways for $100,000, be- told The New York Times. Berlusconi — next to the tomato sauce Mama had prepared earlier. I always cause they claim they saw cockroaches on whose nickname, “Il Cavaliere,” means asked to have one of the meatballs as she completed frying a flight. Harry Marsh and Kaitlin Rush say “The Knight” — further secured his power them. When did Mama start all this, I wondered. the sight of cockroaches crawling out of an by buying the loyalty of other politicians and On the kitchen table, a bowl of hard-boiled eggs greeted my air vent “caused great distress,” and forced powerbrokers. Well, now out of office, he eyes along with a Cannattone (Easter Bread) for Peter and me. them to throw away clothing in their lug- faces three trials he no longer has the As Peter, Papa and I departed for church after breakfast, Nonna gage for fear of roach contamination. means to evade. The 75-year-old needn’t and Mama’s sister Lena arrived to help make the ravioli. I knew Unbelievable! A Cincinnati woman driv- worry. In his previous term, he passed a law then that the Easter meal would keep us at the table for a long ing her choking 8-year-old daughter to the allowing most criminals older than 70 to time. hospital hit a deep rut, dislodging the locket avoid jail time. Arrivederci! stuck in the girl’s throat and saving her life. “What are we going to do without Silvio “Oh Mom, I feel better. I don’t feel it any- Berlusconi?” asked Massimo. “I have spent more,” said Laci Davis, after the locket my entire career as a journalist covering Vita can be reached at [email protected] dropped down to her stomach. the mogul turned prime minister, who Burton’s angry widow! Don’t mention the dominated Italian politics for 17 years.” When name Elizabeth Taylor to Sally Burton, said he was the owner of the soccer team AC Christopher Wilson in the London Telegraph. Milan, he seemed “the classic Milanese fig- 1st Generation In the 27 years since the death of her hus- ure we call a cumenda, a brash and success- Italian-American band, actor Richard Burton, Sally has grown ful man surrounded by servile aides.” He sick of hearing Taylor described as the love used to whip off his expensive coat and toss Vita Orlando Sinopoli of his life. “I get ticked off with all the talk of it behind him, sure that “there was always a great love story,” says Burton’s fourth and someone ready to catch it.” Later we learned Shares with us final wife. “Yes they were in love, but they that there were two Berlusconi’s: the laugh- a delightful recollection got divorced twice — that means their mar- ing, joking one and the shadowy figure who riage didn’t work.” Sally, 63, is especially somehow finagled multimillion-dollar loans of her memories as a child angered by claims made in a recent book while still in his 20s. We laughed when he growing up in that Burton wrote a love letter to Taylor on insisted on a soft-focus lens to hide his his deathbed. “There was no letter,” she wrinkles on camera, but even as we were Boston’s “Little Italy” says. And she should know: She was nurs- appalled by him, many of us secretly wanted and a collection of ing Burton when he died of a brain hemor- to be him. Berlusconi mesmerized us. rhage in 1984. Sally believes the writers “Think about how many times, my fellow Italian family recipes made up the letter — which has never been Italians, you have thought about him in the from the homeland. seen in public — to help sell their book. Sally last few years. Surely more than you have finds these efforts to hype Burton’s romance thought about your mother-in-law.” Arguing with Taylor all the more painful because about him was the national sport: “No one Great as Gifts while Taylor married twice more after Bur- else has divided Italy and Italians the way FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM ton, Sally stayed single. Burton was her one- he has.” Politics will be deadly dull without and in local bookstores — ask for and-only. him. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN For the record, Richard Burton is at the Interesting to note, Americans last year Protestant Churchyard Cemetery, Celigny, filled 254 million prescriptions for pain-kill- Switzerland. ing opioid drugs such as OxyContin and Speaking of cemeteries, here is where Percocet — enough to medicate every Ameri- you’ll find some famous hunks: Clark Gable, can adult around the clock for a month. Errol Flynn, Preston Foster, John Gilbert, Time for some reminiscing with the NORTH END Ted Knight, Robert Taylor, Mervyn LeRoy, stately musicologist Albert Natale. Teresa Vincente Minnelli, Joe Penner and other Brewer began her professional singing ca- notable hunks, at the Forest Lawn Memo- reer at age two. She had her first million PRINTING rial Park, Glendale, CA. Also buried there, record seller before she was sixteen; The some of Hollywood’s sexy women such as song was “Music, Music, Music.” While tour- 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 Rosemary Lane, Carole (Gable) Lombard, ing battle areas during World War II, singer Jeanette MacDonald, Edna May Oliver, Lilli Jo Stafford was often voted “G.I. Jo” by a com- Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette Palmer, Ruth Roland, Norma Shearer and a pany or squadron. One more time! Boston’s few other sweeties. 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Last week, I left off saying became snagged in the parted, Sal gave them an a couple of prayers as Sal leash. To avoid the problem itinerary to follow as they Meli and I drove down a the owner stopped and then were heading north. That mountain road in Calabria, back peddled, but bumped night at dinner, we planned passing through a thunder- into the baby carriage. The out our time frame. The next storm. We finally reached nanny, to protect the child, day, we had to be at the Reggio, which had been back peddled, but bumped Naples airport. A close friend our first destination on into the African who was from Medford by way of the mainland of Italy. We about to lick his ice cream Havana, Jose, and his wife then headed north and cone. As she bumped the were flying in from Boston stopped at a few sites along man, the cone managed to and we were going to pick the way. When we arrived at smear itself all over the them up when their flight “La Cage aux Folles” starring George Hamilton, center, Salerno, we stopped for the man’s face. It looked like a got in. Jose’s wife, Franny, plays from Dec 6–18 at the Shubert Theatre, Boston. Call night. Sal looked around and Three Stooges comedy. The was born in Cassino, and we 866-523-7469 or visit www.BroadwayinBoston.com for said, “Check out the archi- young Englishman and I be- were going to visit the mem- tickets and more information. (Photo by Paul Kolnik) tecture. The first few streets gan to laugh, but the African bers of her family that didn’t in from the water are all became furious, as did the immigrate to the states after one of the team who worked interactive planner at modern. Beyond those ten nanny and the dog owner. the war. with Kerry at AOL’s Digital www.firstnight.org to plan at- blocks or so, the buildings The girl in the bikini began The next day, we drove to City Boston. While Kerry tendance. The schedule is went back to the middle to laugh as the three people Naples and waited for their wrote about beer, this subject to change and up- ages.” I looked at what he involved in the may lay all flight from Boston to arrive. columnist wrote about gar- dates can be found on the pointed out and he was right. began screaming at Sal in Once we were all together, dening. Under the direction website. I immediately knew the various languages. He tried we stopped at a tourist office of the lovely Susan Dupont All First Night outdoor answer to the change in to explain his way out of the to find accommodations in and the handsome Peter events are free, though sup- design. Salerno was one of situation in both English or near Naples. The first McNamara, others in the fun ported by sales of the First the major battles for Ameri- and Italian, but to no avail. place they showed us was a group, called “Boston’s Inner Night button, which is the can troops when they finally If it wasn’t for the bikini small hotel near a factory Circle” or BIC, included ticket for admission to in- landed on the Italian main- lady, the Englishman and I that made machinery. The R.J. Donovan (theater), door events. In addition, land during WWII. Most of laughing so hard, I think noise coming from the open Sandy Block (wine), and Jay some cultural partners offer Salerno’s waterfront was they would have killed Sal. doors of the factory was deaf- Calderin (fashion) — to name a “Button Bonus” program, wiped out by shells from our I yelled to him to move on ening, but the biggest turn- but a few. The good old days! including free admission on ships and bombs from before he became a statis- off was one of the rooms they ……. This year, “First December 31, and discounts American aircraft. tic. He walked away with showed us. There was a mo- Night Boston” celebrates the before and after First Night. I enjoyed the sites of the them still yelling. At that tor cycle parked next to one 36th edition of the country’s Buttons will be available city, old and new. We later point, the Englishman asked of the beds. We wound up at oldest and largest New Year’s at dozens of locations, checked into a pensione, an me if all Yanks were like another hotel that was on Eve arts festival by announc- including Shaw’s Super- inexpensive hotel that had Sal. I answered, “No, he’s the waterfront and more ing a line-up of world class markets, Star Market, attached bathrooms with one of a kind.” expensive. With a woman events that offer something Tedeschi’s, and Au Bon Pain. their rooms. Someone rec- At the invitation of the along, we didn’t want to rough for everyone. Buttons are also available ommended a trattoria, a fam- Englishman, we joined him it. Once we were settled in, On Saturday, December 31 now at a special web price ily style restaurant where at the café where his pals we looked at a map of the from noon to midnight, First at www.firstnight.org only the locals eat. We weren’t told him they would meet. city and headed out to see Night presents its annual through December 22. For disappointed. The next Over dishes of granita (slush) the sites. At lunch time, we day-long festival of art, further information, call day, we headed north again and ice cream, Sal tried to stopped at a place that looked music, dance, ice sculpture, 617-542-1399 or visit along the Amalfi Coast to explain his way out of the like a restaurant where the and more. First Night will www.firstnight.org. Amalfi and Sorrento. They comedy. The Brits had to locals ate. We were right and showcase 1,000 artists in Enjoy! were beautiful resort cities wait until their friend who the food was fantastic and 200 exhibitions and per- and filled with tourists invited us explained the inexpensive. I noticed an old formances in locations (Be sure to visit Hilda from many of the European situation in British English. man sitting at a table by all over downtown Boston, Morrill’s gardening Web site, countries. They then laughed with me. himself. If you’ve ever seen from the Waterfront to the www.bostongardens.com. We were walking down the All of the Englishmen were the label on a bottle of Mor- Fenway. In addition to events covered main street along the beach from London and on holiday, etti, a popular Italian beer, First Night welcomes chil- and reported by the columnist, and I was stopped by a young as they call a vacation. None you would know what the old dren, families and revelers “The Socially Set” is compiled man with a Berlitz phrase had ever been to the states man looked like. He had on of all ages to celebrate from various other sources book in his hand. He was and had a million questions a neckerchief and a tattered community through the such as news and press re- trying to ask me something about places like New York, hat. When they brought him arts. First Night organizers leases, PRNewswire services, in Italian and I had no idea Boston, Chicago and Los a glass of wine, they poured strongly suggest visiting the etc.) what he was trying to say. Angeles. I gave them a ver- it in a beer mug. When the I saw that the book was bal tour of America and they old man took a sip, I under- English/Italian and I asked seemed fascinated. They stood why. He was quite old Fully Insured him if he wanted to switch were most interested in and his hands weren’t too Lic #017936 to English. He replied, “I Boston as they asked about steady. The mug had a bloody well would like to. I the American Revolution. handle and it was easy for have no chance with my In school, they were given the old man to hold it. When Italian pronunciation.” He a different slant on our his- he sipped the wine, his then asked if I knew the tory as a break-away colony mouth seemed to cover the Heating & Air Conditioning whereabouts of a sidewalk than we receive in the entire top of the mug. He Sales, Service & Installation café. When he named it, I re- states. I even threw in the evidently had no teeth. He membered having seen it a story of Aunt Dorothy’s fam- was a character study that Ken Shallow couple of blocks away. He ily. Aunt Dorothy was Uncle an artist would have loved to 617.593.6211 [email protected] said, “I’m supposed to meet Nick’s second wife. Seeing paint. a couple of chaps there and he was my Godfather, I spent Before we turned in that got lost.” I was going to point a lot of time with them. It night, I called home to let to where the place was seems that Aunt Dorothy’s everyone know where I was. located and then heard a family went back to before Babbononno answered, and  commotion and saw Sal get the Revolution. When the when I told him where we himself into trouble. fighting started, they were were, he warned me about There were several people loyalists, faithful to the Brit- the dangers of Naples. I told    walking toward us: a beauty ish crown. After the war was him not to worry and then   in a bikini, followed by a over and we won, they had to spoke to my folks for a bit. woman with a poodle on a run for their lives. Not being They were happy that we     leash, followed by a nanny able to get back to England, were OK, and I’m out of space pushing a baby carriage, fol- they headed for Canada. again, and will continue   lowed by an African eating They returned to Boston two next week. an ice cream cone. Sal was generations later, but they GOD BLESS AMERICA walking toward them, and as had another problem. They the beauty in the bikini had converted to Catholi- passed him, he turned to cism while in Canada, a     check out whether the back problem in early America Small Ads was as attractive as the except in Maryland.    front, if you get my drift. He, The Brits were fascinated Get Big Results  as a result of not paying at- with the stories I told and we For more information, tention to his direction, wound up spending the en- call 617-227-8929.      ! tripped over the poodle and tire day with them. When we Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 2, 2011

The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani by Orazio Buttafuoco 70TH MEMORIAL SERVICE the past 22 years and will enough to go there before it FOR PEARL HARBOR continue to be involved with closed. One Brigham Circle, The Quincy Veterans the bank after retirement as a great mall built a few years Council will be holding the a member of the board of back, has become a great LO SAPEVATE CHE … 70th Memorial Service for directors. thing for the area especially Di tanto in tanto facciamo il possible per venire alla all deceased Pearl Harbor Best of luck in retirement with the addition of a Stop soluzione di problemi, in particolar modo quando ci veterans on Sunday, Decem- to Bob. & Shop. Older Mission Hill riferiamo alla nostra salute. A tale scopo utilizziamo ber 4 at 9:30 am at the HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CAVA residents longed for their informazioni che apprendiamo dagli organi di stampa Morrisette Post #294 Ameri- The Knights of Dunkin’ neighborhood supermarket italiana per informare i nostri lettori. can Legion Hall in Quincy. Donuts in Eastie recently after they lost both Giant Alcuni mesi addietro leggendo uno dei quotidiani italiani The service will be con- threw a surprise birthday Valu and Calumet markets siamo venuti a conoscenza di nuove procedure nella lotta ducted by Reverend Martha party for the youngest knight years ago. contro l’eccessivo peso corporeo. Ed ecco di che cosa si tratta. Morath Swanson from Union Cava who just turned 29 The Boston School Depart- Abbiamo notizie incoraggianti per coloro che amano i cibi Congregational Church in years old. He got the first ment keeps taking away un po’ piccanti, che e’ necessario mangiare per togliersi il Wollaston. Guest speaker piece of birthday cake and neighborhood public schools peso “extra,” e consiste nel mangiare peperoncini che con- will be Robert Noble, a former Bucky Spataro the oldest but at least the neighbor- tengono, specialmente quelli dolci, una sostanza che aiuta World War II P.O.W. Break- knight picked up the second hood continues to be repre- a dimagrire perche’ stimola il metabolismo. Questa ultima fast will be served immedi- slice. sented up on Beacon Hill by soperta e’ il frutto di ricerche condotte all’Universita’ della ately following the service. NAVIGATING THROUGH strong Mission Hill voices California, a Los Angeles. Da tempo si sapeva, in Italia, BOB GUARNIERI RETIRES BRIGHAM CIRCLE like current State Represen- che il peperoncino, specialmente quello piccante che cresce AS COLONIAL FEDERAL OVER THE YEARS tative Jeffrey Sanchez and abbondantemente in Calabria, possiede virtu’ dimagranti. SAVINGS BANK I’ve lived in many neigh- the legendary Kevin Fitz- Infatti il peperoncino ‘riscalda’ il corpo aiutandolo a bruciare PRESIDENT borhoods over the years but gerald before him. calorie. My friend Robert Guarnieri never Mission Hill. However, The neighborhood also has L’esperimento californiano e’ stato condotto su un cam- announced he will be retir- after working at the old a good bimonthly newspaper, pione di 34 persone con problemi di sovrappeso. Meta’ dei ing from Colonial Federal Mass. Mental on Fenwood the Mission Hill Gazette. It partecipanti ha preso una pillola ‘placebo’, mentre l’altra Savings Bank in January. Road for 31 years, I probably may not be as homey as The meta’ ha preso una pillola con il TDC che e’ un estratto dal He has been at the bank know this community better Good News which was pro- peperoncino. I primi (17) non hanno registrato che una since 1975, where he began than many current resi- duced by many great mem- modesta perdita di peso, mentre l’altra meta’ ha dimostrato as a comptroller. He has dents. Boy, Brigham Circle bers of the community like un dispendio di energia. L’esperimento e’ durato 28 giorni. served as bank president for has changed over the years. my old friend Betty Commer- Quindi, per una miglior salute, non abbiate paura di “bruciare,” The Chopping Block, Ed ford but the Gazette covers se davvero volete perdere peso. Ci vuole solo ‘coraggio’! Burke’s, Fermoyle’s and Mission Hill well and has DID YOU KNOW THAT … LEGAL NOTICE Dr. Shulman have all faded become the neighborhood’s From time to time we report possible solutions to prob- Commonwealth of Massachusetts into history. However, the voice. The Trial Court Kwik-e sub shop across DOWN WITH THE KNIGHTS lems, particularly when we deal with our health. To do so, Middlesex Probate and Family Court we use information we gather from the Italian press to 208 Cambridge Street from Fenwood Road is still A fellow Knight of Dunkin’ inform our readers. Cambridge, MA 02141 there and busy as ever. Donuts over on Bennington A few months ago while perusing through an Italian daily, Docket No. MI11D4553DR The prices aren’t as good as Street recently gave me a we learned about new procedures in the fight against the DIVORCE SUMMONS BY they were back in the ’70s red-covered pocket US Con- PUBLICATION AND MAILING body’s excessive weight. This is what happened. but what is? Across the stitution booklet. He knew I FABIANA LOURDES DE SOUZA street, there is still that was rightwing and my favor- There is encouraging news for those who love to eat spicy vs. food, which can get rid of the adipose “stuff” by eating JAILTON TAVARES diner which has changed ite color politically was bright “peperoncini” (hot peppers) which contain, especially the To the Defendant: names and owners over the red. Personally, I would have The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for years. taken the little book even if sweet ones, an ingredient that helps to lose weight, for it Divorce requesting that the Court grant a stimulates the metabolism. divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Biggest change for the it were blue. Remember, the The latest discovery is the result of studies conducted at Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Huntington Avenue end of US Constitution is a docu- Court. Fenwood Road is no more ment for all 100 percent of the UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles). In Italy An Automatic Restraining Order has been they have been aware, for quite some time, that the entered in this matter preventing you from yellow school buses in the us. We need our Constitu- peperoncino, especially the hot one that grows abundantly taking any action which would negatively morning blocking traffic tion now more than ever as impact the current financial status of either since they closed the ele- liberals in Washington seem in Calabria, warms up the body causing it to burn calories. party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court The experiment in California was conducted on a sample Rule 411. mentary school more than a intent on editing it to fit of 34 people who were all overweight. Half of them (17) took You are hereby summoned and required year ago. Probably, not good their current politically to serve upon: Fabiana Lourdes De Souza, news for Mission Hill par- correct whims. What part of a placebo, while the other half took a pill with DTC, an 3 Ladd Place, Apt. 2, Watertown, MA extract from the (hot) peperoncino. The first group experi- 02472 your answer, if any, on or before ents whose kids were lucky liberty don’t they get? enced a negligible loss of weight while the other group December 27, 2011. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudi- recorded a high loss of calories. The experiment lasted cation of this action. You are also required to 28 days. And so, in order to lose weight, do not disdain to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office “burn” internally, for a better health. You need only a little of the Register of this Court. WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, bit of … coraggio (courage)! First Justice of this Court. Date: November 15, 2011 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery Run date: 12/2/11 Traditional Burial Plot LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts (for 2) Starting at $1500 The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street PO Box 9667 COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS Boston, MA 02114 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 Docket No. SU11P2393EA Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com In the Estate of LOUISE HELEN VIGNOLI Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! Late of BOSTON, MA 02128-1010 Date of Death October 8, 2011 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been Boston Harborside Home presented requesting that a document pur- porting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that Laura Paladino Joseph A. Langone of Melrose, MA and Jeanne McCaldon of Melrose, MA be appointed executrices named in the will to serve Without Surety. 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE 617-536-4110 A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE www.bostonharborsidehome.com TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON DECEMBER 29, 2011. Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within (30) days after the return day Courtney A. Fitzgibbons (or such other time as the court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. JOAN P. ARMSTRONG, First Justice of this Court. VISIT Date: November 23, 2011 A Service Family Affiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International Sandra Giovannucci, Register of Probate WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 Run date: 12/2/11 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 2, 2011 Page 15

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) and “changed the national Occupy This! EXTRA Innings conversation.” Recently, a The Occupy movement New York Times op-ed piece across this country is in- by Sal Giarratani tried to convince readers creasingly turning more cha- that Occupy Anything had otic and violent. I am sure become the leading edge of most of the protesters are Bud Selig Calls is more post-season games. season with 21 wins with a a progressive period in this both angry at the system and November 17 “A Historic All in all, it means 10 out of 2.28 ERA and 248 strikeouts country. This writer claimed looking to vent their per- Day” for Baseball 30 major league teams are while pitching for an 82-win that during the Reagan era sonal frustrations, but there There’s an old maxim that guaranteed a post-season Dodgers team. (now ending) while the top 1 appear to be a hardcore group goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t berth. Valentine Back on percent saw its wealth soar; that is anti-cop, anti-capital- fix it.” However, Major League Here’s a final thought. If Sox Radar the rest of us saw unemploy- ism and anti-country. These Baseball broke something the Astros have to move to With Dale Sveum signed ment and stagnant income people attempt to lead the that didn’t need fixing and create two 15-team leagues, by the Chicago Cubs, Bobby gains. Truth be told, IRA data masses in some kind of ro- called it a historic day for the why not just move the Mil- Valentine, 61, is back on shows the top 1 percent drop- mantic revolution. However, game. The Houston Astros waukee Brewers back to the the Red Sox radar for man- ping about 9 percent in real this creeping occupy revolu- were sold to new owners for American League where the ager again. The former terms over the past 10 years. tion is losing traction with $360 million or as I like to team began? Mets manager is my choice This writer also claimed the real 99 percent when say for two overpaid aging Tickets Will Not Be for manager and has been high unemployment soared they block streets, bridges sluggers. After the sale was Going Up at Fenway since Francona departed under President Reagan and subway systems. announced that in 2013, the Did the Boston Red Sox Boston. Currently working with all of his conservative Conservative Glen Beck Astros would switch to the really have a choice here? for ESPN, Valentine man- policies. However, between recently appeared one morn- American League in 2013 After the Great September aged the NY Mets for seven 1981 and 2008, unemploy- ing on the Jeff Katz’s radio and create a new baseball Collapse of 2011, no way years and made it to the ment averaged about 6 per- show on Radio 1200 Boston rivalry with the Rangers. could ownership raise ticket World Series in 2000 be- cent. It was only post — and said he was more con- Also, the Florida Marlins are prices. It would only have fore getting fired after the George W. Bush that unem- cerned with the puppet mas- now becoming the Miami added insult to injury. 2002 season. He also man- ployment spiked to approxi- ters from above organizing Marlins with a brand new Kershaw Wins aged the Texas Rangers mately 9.3 percent. this chaos in the streets. The outrageous looking glitzy NL Cy Young from 1985 to 1992. I hope he We’ve had this class war longer the occupiers hold uniform. Finally, beginning While three Phillies start- gets picked because we stuff for a while now. When onto their illegal tent cities, in 2013, each league will ers finished in the top five need someone with his atti- President Bill Clinton ran for the angrier most of us are have two wild cards who will of the voting, the winner of tude after Francona’s laid office, he claimed the 1980s getting with the movement. meet each other in a 163rd the NL Cy Young Award back style took the Red Sox were a time “of greed and Here in Boston the occu- game to pick the real playoff is Clayton Kershaw of the crashing down this past selfishness,” when the rich piers actually got a judge in wild card. Just what we need LA Dodgers who finished the season. got richer and you know the Suffolk Superior Court to rest of this sentence. side with them issuing a Here are real facts. Accord- restraining order preventing • Main Street Jobs (Continued from Page 4) ing to liberal Public Policy the City of Boston kicking ing marketing junk food to people who share a vision of the Institute for Policy Stud- Polling, just 33 percent sup- them off the Greenway at children to teaching them, a world that works for all. ies, and David Korten, board port Occupy Anything and 42 least until the next court from mining coal to install- The time has come to shift chair of YES! Magazine, are percent still support the Tea date on December 5 which ing and maintaining solar from a Wall Street-driven the principal authors of Party movement. Of course, ironically is the anniversary panels, and from building an economy to a Main Street- Jobs: A Main Street Fix for when the Occupy forces fi- of the Boston Massacre back ever-increasing number of driven one built upon suc- Wall Street’s Failures, a nally vanish, something else in the days of the real Occu- automobiles to expanding cessful, independent, locally New Economy Working will come along to keep hope pied Boston. public transportation. More owned, human-scale enter- Group report. alive for liberals and the When the occupiers finally broadly, we need to shift from prises. Distributed via OtherWords media. Just wait and see. leave Mahatma Ghandi Park mining to recycling, from John Cavanagh, director of (OtherWords.org) Occupy Wall Street Not on the Greenway, Mayor growing urban sprawl to The NYPD foiled Occupy Tom Menino will have lots of retro-fitting cities for sus- Wall Street’s attempt to shut “splaining” to do as Lucy tainable living, and from fi- LEGAL NOTICE down Wall Street on Novem- often told Ricky. Also, I won- nancial speculation to the MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY ber 17. Hundreds took to the der how many of the so- local financing of productive NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS streets in New York and called oppressed students enterprises. Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. AP1210-C1, FY2012-2014 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM elsewhere for a day of na- down by South Station in TESTING, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, ALL MASSPORT FACILITIES, BOSTON, BEDFORD The structure of the one- AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority tional action seen as a test Dewey Square actually know percent economy concen- at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside of the grassroots movement’s who Ghandi was and what he trates power in Wall Street Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012; immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and momentum. In New York stood for before his assassi- institutions that primarily City, it was expected that nation in 1948? read publicly. serve the richest 1 percent NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT tens of thousands would turn I Read “The Nation” of humanity. An economy (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011. out but in the end, the fig- Recently, a conservative that works for all must The work includes THE PROVISION OF LABOR, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND ure was fewer than a thou- friend of mine was surprised distribute power equitably MATERIALS TO INSPECT, TEST, MAINTAIN, AND REPAIR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND sand. Occupy Dallas didn’t when I told him the above FIRE PUMPS OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS FOR ALL MASSACHUSETTS and democratically among PORT AUTHORITY FACILITIES IN BOSTON, BEDFORD AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS. fare well either, the same revelation. Why, he asked Bid documents will be made available beginning TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011. day when folks got arrested me, why do I read such a LEGAL NOTICE In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their by horse-riding Dallas cops liberal rag? I told him it is bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an in riot gear who evicted Oc- good to know what the other Commonwealth of Massachusetts Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of FIRE PROTECTION cupy Dallas protesters from side is saying even when The Trial Court SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. The estimated contract cost is TWO MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY Middlesex Probate and Family Court THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,750,000.00.) a site near City Hall. Finally, they’re consistently wrong. 208 Cambridge Street Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Occupy Boston is launching Of course, I wouldn’t waste Cambridge, MA 02141 Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a a newspaper after raising my money purchasing this Docket No. MI11D4543DR printed copy of the Proposal form. some $8,000 in funds. The magazine. I get recycled DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with PUBLICATION AND MAILING plan is to publish The Boston copies from a liberal friend the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the LORA SCHARINSKAYA Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Occupier and distribute more trying to convert me over to vs. A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) than 25,000 copies of it. his side. No such luck, pal. ALEXANDER OSTRER percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit Dallas Politics Goes Trashy To the Defendant: equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Down in Dallas, the mayor LEGAL NOTICE Divorce requesting that the Court grant a Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The and city council have de- Commonwealth of Massachusetts divorce for Desertion. The Complaint is on bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do cided to reportedly force The Trial Court file at the Court. business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful An Automatic Restraining Order has been trash haulers to transport Middlesex Probate and Family Court performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. 208 Cambridge Street entered in this matter preventing you from The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials their trash to a city-owned Cambridge, MA 02141 taking any action which would negatively payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety impact the current financial status of either landfill located on the south Docket No. MI11C0653CA company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General side of Dallas rather than NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Rule 411. Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum CHANGE OF NAME You are hereby summoned and required letting haulers take their wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, trash to several privately In the Matter of to serve upon: Veronica Turovsky Genin Esq., Agranovich & Genin Legal, LLC, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner CARLEE JADE BEAUCAGE of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. owned landfills on the north A Minor By Mother, 15 Cypress Street, Suite 205, Newton side of town. The city says it Jennifer Lynne Reinap Centre, MA 02459 your answer, if any, on or The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance Of FRAMINGHAM, MA before December 27, 2011. If you fail to do and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of TEN MILLION DOLLARS wants to go green to better ($10,000,000.00). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as To all persons interested in petition so, the court will proceed to the hearing the environment. The city an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division described: and adjudication of this action. You are also II, Special Provisions for complete details. also charges $21.50 per ton A petition has been presented by Carlee required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. rather than the cheaper $17 J Beaucage requesting that: Carlee Jade No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract. WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, Beaucage A Minor By Mother, Jennifer This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority or $18 per ton at existing First Justice of this Court. Lynne Reinap be allowed to change his/ contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements Date: November 15, 2011 private landfills. Why is Dal- her/their name as follows: Carlee Jade and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal las trying to get a monopoly Reinap. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations on trash to landfills hurting IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Run date: 12/2/11 (Executive Order 11246). private industry? Could it be YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation Dallas is going broke and COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) Small Ads Dallas is looking to take in Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs ON DECEMBER 21, 2011. more revenue? Collecting WITNESS, HON. PETER C DiGANGI, Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality garbage is big money and First Justice of this Court. Get Big Results in or reject any or all proposals. Date: November 21 2011 MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY the Big D sees dollar signs For more information, DAVID S. MACKEY Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate loud and clear. Chi-Ching call 617-227-8929. INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR time … Run date: 12/2/11 Run date: 12/02/11 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 2, 2011

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CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss I Hope You All Hada Happy Thanksgiving and Plenty of “Punch!” The Junior’s Battled: Peter Manfredo Jr. and Julio Cezar Chavez Jr. Former Boston Celtics star sistent forwards this year. He Third Meeting Between Manny Pacquiao & Juan Manuel Marquez, Antoine Walker signed on for continues to impress us. He’s a second season with the contributing very well for us “Who Won?” Idaho Stampede of the NBA and that’s giving our team a Development League back lot more depth with scoring.” and Marquez 42 power punches total. #6: A on October 27 but was not on WHERE THEY STOOD ON good round of fighting. A good right hand by the roster when the team THANKSGIVING — Coach Marquez. #7: Paquiao 67/66, 66/67 and 67/ played its first game in late Julien has maintained over 66. Pacquiao has good ring movement. This November. the years that how the teams is a hard fight to score. All rounds were close. The word was that Walker stand on Thanksgiving is a #8: Another close round. #9: Action packed. had been released — at least pretty good indication of #10: #11: Ding! #12: good round. The win- temporarily — “for personal which clubs will advance to ner and still champion is Manny Paquiao. reasons” with the Stampede the playoffs come April. Scores of 114/114, 115/113, 116/112. In still holding his rights. If he So on Turkey Day the boxing many factors equate to victory. Fac- rejoins the team, the only standings for the top eight tors that count when scoring fights = chances New England bas- teams in order were: Pitts- Punches thrown, punches landed and ketball fans would get to see burgh, Florida, Boston, Phila- where landed equate differently in deter- him would be on January 26 delphia, Toronto, Washing- mining “victory!” Also effectiveness of when the Stampede play in ton, Buffalo and the New punches, defensive skills as well as affec- Springfield and on January 27 York Rangers. The Bruins, tive aggressiveness and composure equate when they play in Portland. Pittsburgh and Florida were in that formula to victory. Many other fac- Last year Walker signed the leaders of their respective tors help determine victory. To leave a last- with the Stampede in Decem- divisions. ing impression at the end of a round. Mean- ber, 2010 and played in 43 Over in the Western Con- ing? How you finish a round. The last im- games, averaging 16.0 points, ference the top eight teams pression you leave in the minds and 6.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists lined up like this: Minnesota, thoughts of fans and judges. This was the over that span. He finished San Jose, Chicago, Dallas, Los 3 rd meeting between these two warriors. especially strong, recording Angeles, Detroit, Phoenix and Their trilogy is now 2-0-1. Manny Pacquiao four double-doubles in the fi- St. Louis with Chicago, Min- two wins and a draw between the two. Their nal six games of the season. nesota and San Jose the first fight on May 8, 2004 was ruled a draw Walker is a former three- division leaders. after 12 rounds. The second fight March 15, time NBA All star and was the There’s lots of hockey left 2008 was won by Manny Pacquiao after 12 Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel No. 5 pick out of the Univer- to be played but let’s compare rounds. This fight was another extremely Marquez squared off for the third time. sity of Kentucky in the 1996 those Thanksgiving stand- close fight between the two. As they say in Pacquiao won the April 15, 2008 fight in NBA Draft. He went on to play ings with the final ones in boxing, “Styles make fights.” Freddie a 12-round split decision in Las Vegas. seven full seasons with the April and see how accurate a Roach in the corner of Manny Pacquiao Celtics, averaging over 20 predictor they were. makes a big difference. points a game in five of them. HOCKEY EAST TOURNA- It was a pretty good bout while it lasted. Traded to Dallas just before MENT — Tickets for the 2012 Peter Manfredo, Jr., 37-7, 20 KO’s, gave a the start of the 2003-2004 Hockey East Championship good account of himself against “Undefeated” season, he played a full cam- are now on sale at the TD World Middleweight Champion Julio Cezar paign there and then was Garden box office and through Chavez, Jr., 44-0-1, 31 KO’s. Cezar Chavez acquired by Atlanta before Ticketmaster. This will be the Jr., is the son of World Champion great box- returning to the Hub for the 28th annual tourney and the ing legend Julio Cezar Chavez, Sr. A game final 24 games of the 2004- 22nd year it has been played Peter Manfredo fought to win this fight, as 2005 season. on Causeway Street. he did in all fights versus: Tommy Attardo, On August 2, 2005, Walker The semifinals will be Frankie Randall, Scott Pemberton, Joe was traded to the Miami Heat played on Friday, March 16 at Spina, Joe Calzaghe, Jeff Lacy, Matt Vanda as part of a five team, 13 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with and others. Remember Cesar Chavez, Jr., player deal that was the larg- the championship game set is undefeated in 45 fights with 31 KO’s to est in NBA history. Some 10 for Saturday, March 17 at his resume. No losses against tough oppo- months later — in June, 2006 7:00 p.m. The winner of sition: Sebastian Zbik, John Duddy, Billy — the Heat would win the the tournament receives an Lyrell, Matt Vanda, etc. Peter Manfredo NBA Championship and automatic berth into the 65th fought and battled for 5 rounds in Texas as Walker would have his ring. annual NCAA Championship. did Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William He played another season in Boston College captured the Travis at the Alamo in a courageous battle Miami before moving on to title last year, defeating Mer- that was lost March 6, 1836. A battle that Minnesota and Memphis. rimack 5-3. BC has won five still lives proudly in the minds of all Ameri- NBA SCHEDULE — If the of the last seven Hockey East cans. Peter Manfredo courageously lost to tentative agreement is offi- Tournaments dating back to the son of a legend, Julio Cezar Chavez, Jr., cially signed, sealed and 2005. who was in control of this fight vs. Peter Mastermind Freddy Roach pictured at a delivered, fans can look for- ONE HOT TIME — It was Manfredo, Jr. He did not make it easy for well-done Ring 4 banquet held at the ward to a compact 66-game time for Red Hot Hockey at Chavez. They fought a very good round 4. In Florian Hall in Dorchester. This area has schedule over just four Madison Square Garden in the 5th round Cezar Chavez unleashed a produced some of the best master minds months — from Christmas to New York City over Thanks- barrage of punches in bunches that in the world in the sport of boxing. April 26 — a very late ending giving Weekend and the two prompted referee Lawrence Cole to step in As Freddy Roach is and has done. We for the regular season. teams — Boston University and stop this fight, Max Kellerman stated in Massachusetts are proud of his The first round of the play- and Cornell — didn’t disap- that it was a bad stoppage. The other an- accomplishments. offs would open on April 28 point as the contest went into nouncers stated that it was a good stoppage. with the last possible date for overtime before BU emerged Sergio Martinez was in the crowd watching Game 7 of the NBA Finals with a 2-1 victory. this fight too. I guess he’s hoping to be a coming on June 26 — exactly The matchup between the future opponent for Chavez. That would be two months after the close two nationally ranked teams a great match. of the abbreviated regular — BU came in at No. 15 The replay of Manny Paquiao winning a season. and Cornell at No. 17 — was close twelve round decision over Juan During the regular season a defensive battle that saw Manuel Marquez was viewed in their third there would be 48 games regulation time end in a 1-1 title fight. This fight was shown before the against Eastern Conference tie before Ross Gaudet of Chavez, Jr., vs. Manfredo, Jr., title fight. opponents and 18 against BU scored with 2:12 remain- This was a very good idea. In this way, spec- Western Conference foes. ing in overtime to give the tators who did not see this fight when first There probably would also be Terriers the victory before shown got an opportunity to see their con- two preseason games before the sellout crowd of 18,200. troversial decisioned fight. Able now to voice Christmas. Kieran Millan, BU senior their own opinion. Pacquiao and Marquez KEEN ON KELLY — As the goaltender made 23 saves to are both talented and both fought well. The season progresses, Bruins gain his fifth victory of the 1 st round: “Ding!” Champion Manny coach Claude Julien contin- year. Pacquiao threw 38 punches and landed 11. ues to have positive thoughts The triumph enabled BU to Marquez threw 32 and landed 7. #2: concerning Chris Kelly. “He extend its win streak to four Pacquiao threw 42 and landed 9; Marquez continues to have a really games and to up its record threw 30 and landed 8. Pacquiao was the good year for us,” noted the in the still-young Red Hot more aggressive in this round. The scor- coach. “He’s one of those Hockey series to 2-0-1. The ing: Judges Hoyle 10-9, Moretti 9-10, guys that is under the radar game marked the 43rd time Trowbridge 10- 9 Pacquiao/Marquez. Round most times. There are always the two teams have met with #3: Pacquiao another good close round. #4: bigger names that get men- Cornell now owning a 23-18- In this round Marquez caught Pacquiao with An up-and-coming Peter Manfredo, Jr. tioned ahead of him but he’s 2 advantage. BU has won a good upper type left hand. #5: Pacquiao 41 He’s achieved and done well in boxing. probably one of our most con- seven of the last 12 meetings.