VOL. 114 - NO. 47 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 $.30 A COPY AARP DECEIVED Italy’s Finest Glass Protecting the New MFA by Nicola Orichuia SENIORS CITIZENS Museum curators have by Edward P. Shallow recurring nightmares of a AARP brings in a stagger- By promoting ObamaCare, disfigured painting, a stolen ing $900 million a year, AARP has proven they are artifact, a blazing fire. Luck- nearly $100 million from more committed to its far- ily, there’s one man who government grants that is, left Socialist agenda (and can keep the world’s best art taxpayer money and spends elected radicals to office) — including Leonardo’s much of it lobbying Congress than it is truly representing Mona Lisa — out of harm’s for higher taxes, more big the views of the majority of way: Alessandro Goppion. government, and more America’s seniors. The Italian entrepreneur socialism. Be aware, AARP received has been producing glass AARP has been a strong $18 million from President casings for museums since supporter of President Obama’s “stimulus” spend- the late 1970s, when he Obama’s Cuba-style Social- ing bill. took over his father’s com- ist health care plan even In all, AARP receives mercial glassworks busi- though every poll shows that nearly $100 million a year ness and slowly transformed the overwhelming majority in grants from the federal it into one of the world’s of America’s seniors do not government (Meaning you, most renowned producers want it. the taxpayer). of museum showcases. “I Cuba’s Communist dicta- Therefore, you can see, chose this job because I love tor Fidel Castro praised the AARP has strong financial history,” he says. “I love passage of ObamaCare as “a reasons to promote bigger culture.” miracle” which should give and bigger government. During a recent trip to Bos- you a clear idea where our AARP has been bought ton to inaugurate the new great nation is now heading. and paid for by President “Art of the Americas” wing at Left to Right: Gianni Schapira, Business Development AARP has spent tens of Obama and the Left who run the Museum of Fine Arts Manager, Goppion Museum Workshop, Inc.; Alessandro millions of dollars on adver- Congress (led by Nancy alongside Italy Consul Gen- Goppion and Consul General of Italy Boston Giuseppe tising and promoting Obama- Pelosi and Harry Reid). eral Giuseppe Pastorelli, Pastorelli. Care even though all repu- Fortunately, as of January Goppion took some time off opened the workshop in turned to museum show- table economists say gov- 1st things will change dras- to talk about the story of his 1952, producing mostly com- cases. “After I finished my ernment-run health care tically thanks to the humili- workshop, the philosophy be- mercial glass casings. It studies in Political Science will result in the rationing ating defeat Democrats hind every commission and wasn’t until the late 1970s, my father was not feeling of health care for the elderly suffered in the November the challenge of being in a when Goppion took over the well, so I had to enter the (as it has in every country elections. small and competitive field. workshop from his ailing that has government run or Goppion’s father first father, that the attention (Continued on Page 8) Socialized health care). (Continued on Page 13) Veterans of Foreign War Post #144 News Briefs Honors Veterans Day by Sal Giarratani

Vicki for What? Recently, Vicki Kennedy traveled across the state in support for Democratic candidates going into the November 2, 2010 Election Day finish. Many speculate that she may be ready- ing herself for a run against Scott Brown in two years. Democrats at the state committee are drooling at the mouth over Vicki running for her late husband, Ted Kennedy’s seat. Insiders love the idea of her running but she still says she’s not interested. Many political operatives believe she could clear the primary field making it easy to go after Brown. Time will tell here. Election Going to the Dead Dog? Sandi Martinez, the founder of the Greater Lowell Tea Party said the Bay State was going to the dogs. She was running for the Senate in the Third Middlesex District and sent out a mailing to the dogs of the district from her dog named “Paco,” who is dead. Said her dead dog, “Don’t roll over and play dead. Tell your humans that we’ve had enough baloney … which be- longs in my stomach, not in politics.” The dog was struck by a car and killed in September, but that didn’t stop her campaign from send- The Veterans of Foreign War Post #144 in the North End held their annual march on ing out the mailing signed by “Paco’s” paw print. Hanover Street, Boston, on Veteran’s Day in recognition of our veterans who have (Continued on Page 10) passed on and for those fighting for us today. Veteran’s Day is a day to remember the brave heroes who have fought and continue to fight for the United States of America. (Photo by Dom Campochiaro, D&S Video)

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“Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor … I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of Novem- JULIUS CAESAR, POST-MORTEM ber next to be devoted by the People of these States to the The will of Julius Caesar unexpected death he met possessed a better knowl- service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent named him sisters, his was the kind he preferred as edge of the needs of Rome Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be …” grandsons, and Octavius to opposed to one of lingering than any of his contempor- — George Washington, 1789 inherit three quarters of his or suffering. aries. His genius was not (from the first National Thanksgiving Day Presidential Proclamation) estate. He also adopted Caesar died in the fifty- merely destructive as some The Pilgrims, Puri- multi-ethnic and Octavius into the family sixth year of his life. He was might have said, but was tans, Huguenots, multi-religious and gave him the Caesar numbered among the gods constructive as well. Quakers, Anabap- American culture — of name. by formal decree and also He was a great statesman; tists, Lutherans, that first Thanks- A funeral pyre was erected in the opinion of the people his military accomplish- Jews, Catholics, de- giving in Plymouth, in the Campus Martius and he served. It is said that ments rank him equal to ists, and even athe- Massachusetts, cele- he was cremated while for seven days in succes- Alexander the Great, Hanni- ists who came to brated by survivors of lying on an ivory couch sion, a comet was seen bal, and Napoleon. In the America in the colo- the Mayflower pas- with covers of purple and about an hour before sunset oratory of his day he was nial period found sage. And, yet, the gold. The robe that he was and this was believed to second only to Cicero. As a here freedom not story is not narrowly wearing when slain hung be his soul that was being writer he is placed among possible in the lands the tale of the Pil- at the head of the couch. taken to heaven. The sen- the world’s greatest. of the old world grims. Few Ameri- Instead of a eulogy at the ate voted that the room in His height, fair complex- where an estab- cans are literally May- cremation, Antonius (Marc which Caesar was slain be ion, sensitive regard for his lished church was the norm. flower descendents. Most of Antony) arranged to have walled up and never used appearance, and gracious Their descendents founded us do not trace our roots to someone recite the decree again. They also voted that attitude truly marked him as the United States on a radi- East Anglia. Most of us do no of the senate, which voted the Ides of March be called a man of the world. IN AM- cal and untried principle — follow their reformed Calvin- Caesar all divine and hu- the Day of Parricide (murder BITION, ENERGY, AND THE no religious establishment ist religion. Nevertheless, man honors, and also the of one of both parents) and ABILITY TO GET THINGS and no government interfer- their story is the American pledge of the senators to that the senate would never DONE HE HAS MADE A ence with religion. What a story. It is the story of fami- watch over his personal meet on that day. Most of GREATER MARK ON HU- surprise then to find that the lies that left their homeland safety. During the crema- Caesars conspirators died MANITY THAN ANY OTHER very first Presidential Proc- for a better life in America. tion some people tore off an unnatural death within MANY THAT EVER LIVED. lamation issued was Wash- Did your people come here their robes and threw them the next three years. They Good work cousin Julius, I’m ington’s Thanksgiving Day on sailing ships in the 17th, onto the fire. Many women died in shipwrecks, in proud of you. call to prayer to Almighty 18th, or 19th century? Or were threw their jewelry and battle, or by suicide with And now the bitter irony of God. they part of the big steam- also the robes of their the same dagger used on fate. The building in which Indeed, the only distinctly ship migration of the late children. Julius. the Roman Senate met was American holiday is the 19th and early 20th century There was a strong suspi- Julius Caesar holds a very called the Curia. At that fourth Thursday in Novem- that filled Boston with Irish cion that Caesar had taken unique place in the history time their Curia was de- ber, which we set aside to and Italians? Or perhaps you no precautions against Rome and of the world. Dur- stroyed by fire. Pompey built thank God for our blessings. are a more recent immi- conspirators because of his ing his time, the govern- a building for the senate to Think about it. Christmas is grant. Whenever your people failing health and a desire ment of Rome was not ad- use while they awaited celebrated worldwide, even came here and by whatever to bring his suffering to an equate to meet the admin- completion of a new Curia. in lands where Christians means, they, and you, are end. Others theorize that istrative needs of such a The temporary meeting hall are a small minority. Every part of the narrative we re- his confidence in the sena- great empire. Military power was called “Pomepy’s Senate nation celebrates New tell every Thanksgiving Day. torial pledge to watch over became more important House.” Just four years af- Year’s Day and the various his safety caused him to than civil power and great ter completion of Pompey’s national holidays com- David Trumbull is the dismiss his armed body- senatorial debates had to Senate House, his army was memorating great leaders, chairman of the Boston Ward guards. He often said that it give way to violent battles defeated by Caesar and important battles, and the Three Republican Committee. was in the interest of Rome between successful leaders Pompey himself was mur- date of national founding. Boston’s Ward Three includes that he remain alive and of Roman legions. Caesar dered on a desolate Egyptian Our distinctly American the North End, West End, part that if any harm befell him was ambitious, desired to sea coast. Four years after national holiday is a re- of Beacon Hill, downtown, the country would be thrown become the greatest politi- Pompey’s death, Caesar enactment — and re-inter- waterfront, Chinatown, and into civil strife far worse cal leader of his generation, himself was murdered in pretation for contemporary part of the South End. than they had ever seen. and was successful because Pompey’s Senate House. All persons close to him of his superior or extraordi- agreed that the sudden and nary executive ability. He NEXT ISSUE: Enter Octavius Mattéo Gallo Crank It Up A Bit More Barney by Sal Giarratani o Appraisals The election night victory Frank or “Chucky” Frank? Also, before I forget, how Sales & Rentals speech by US Rep. Barney For gosh darn sake, he won could 69 percent of the Frank in the 4th District big over his GOP challenger district’s voters really think seemed right out of bizarre Sean Bielat. Once Frank “Frank is the Man?” Is he • world, didn’t it? It is probably had more class than he the guy that never saw Real Estate the crankiest victory speech showed on November 2 when the financial meltdown given in the history of Mas- the votes were all counted. coming? Is he the man that 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 sachusetts politics. He ap- Bashing the media, bashing helped create the Freddie peared like a skit character the Republicans and making and Fannie mess? Once he (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 right out of “Saturday Night fun of Bielat led me to believe said, everyone had a right live” playing the role of a an ambulance might be to homeownership. After politician imploding. It waiting for him for a trip to the crash, he started say- looked sad. I thought he a nearby psych ward. The ing, some folks should might be going through an word “borderline” came to just be renters for life. You exorcism. Was this Barney mind. know what else is really LUCIA funny? 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GUEST EDITORIAL CALIFORNIA DESERVES BOXER AND BROWN by Edward P. Shallow I preface this editorial with salient observations by Allysia Finley, assistant editor of OpinionJournal.com (in part). California, you racked up nearly $70 billion in gen- Arthur Dello Russo, Patrick (Angelo) Picardi (age 3) and unknown person standing in eral obligation debt, and that does not include your $500 front of Dello Russo Funeral Home located at 28 Prince Street, North End, Boston. Circa 1931. billion unfunded pension liability. Your own analysts (Photo courtesy of Angelo Picardi) predict you will face a hole of at least $80 billion over the next four years. A brothel of environmentalists, lawyers, public-sec- tor unions and legislative bums runs your government. When they are not taxing or spending, they are creat- Pasquale “Pat” Rosa ing regulations and commissions like the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and the California Blueberry Pasquale “Pat” Rosa of Kiwanis and Everett Commission. Many businesses would leave if it were Revere, formerly of East Chamber of Commerce. not for your sunny climate. Boston, Massachusetts And if you knew “Pat” there Which may explain why you are so obsessed with cli- passed away on November were far too many more to mate change? If your climate changes, no one, includ- 14, 2010. He is the beloved mention. Pat was the most ing your Hollywood friends, would tolerate you anymore. husband of Janet (Capprini) caring person who would Therefore, you have created a law to tax carbon emis- Rosa with whom he shared always help anyone in need. sions — no matter that it will kill jobs. 45 years of marriage. Loving He loved a challenge and Jerry Brown will be your new (old) governor. This man father of Donna Charvat and when he set his mind to acted as a gateway rug to your spending addiction three her husband Rob of Beverly, do something, he did it decades ago when he gave public sector employees col- lective bargaining rights. Massachusetts, Brenda to his full potential. You You have also just re-elected Barbara Boxer (that’s Rosa of Saugus and Sandra could never say no to Pat. Senator Barbara Boxer) to a fourth term. Which prompts Sacco and her husband Everything he did came me to put forth the fact that in electing Brown and Boxer, David of Saugus. Devoted from the heart. He was a the people of California were derelict by not electing brother of Assunta DiPietro man of his word. the two people who were highly successful business of Pisa, Italy and Prisco Rosa The funeral is from Vazza’s women, both CEO’s of major corporations. In all likeli- of Revere, Massachusetts. “Beechwood” Funeral Home, hood, if given the opportunity were the only candidates Also survived by two loving 262 Beach Street, Revere, that could have established corporations that would cre- grandchildren Nicholas and Giana and many Friday morning at 8:30 AM. Followed by a ate thousands of jobs benefiting the state and its people. nieces and nephews and friends. Pat was born Mass of Christian Burial in St Anthony’s Church Consider Carleton S. Fiorina, former Chairman (2000 in Mirabella Eclano, Italy. He came to the Revere at 10 AM. Relatives and friends may to 2005) and Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett-Packard Company from 1999 to 2005. States as youngster. Despite the struggles that visit Thursday 3 to 8 PM. Interment Woodlawn Prior to joining HP, Fiorina spent nearly 20 years at many immigrants dealt with, he endured all Cemetery Everett. AT&T and Lucent Technologies, where she held a num- those challenges and achieved much success In lieu of flowers remembrances ber of senior leadership positions and directed Lucent’s as a businessman and humanitarian. He may be made in “Pat’s” name to the initial public offering and subsequent spin-off from owned a few businesses. Notably he was the East Boston Kiwanis “K” Trust, P.O. Box 503, AT&T. late proprietor of Frankie’s Cleaners East East Boston, MA 02128. Courtesy shuttle Fiorina was named an honorary fellow of the London Boston and Central True Value Hardware service from Immaculate Conception Business School in July 2001. In 2002, she was hon- Everett. He also spent countless hours Church to the Funeral Home. For ored with the Appeal of Conscience Award, and in 2003, volunteering his time as a member of the directions and guest book please log on to she received the Concern Worldwide “Seeds of Hope” East Boston Kiwanis, East Boston Chamber www.vazzafunerals.com. Pat will be Award in recognition of her worldwide efforts to make of Commerce, East Boston Social Center, remembered forever in our hearts and minds. global citizenship a priority for business. You have to ask yourself, who could do more for the Bay State Freedom Foundation, Everett May he rest in eternal peace. state of California, Ms. Fiorina with her expertise in (Continued on Page 13) George V. Colella by Marie Matarese A lifelong resident of Councilor, topping the Revere, Massachusetts ticket many times; and one of the longest serving four years on the Revere elected officials in the School Committee. He history of Massachusetts is described as a warm, passed away on November empathic, and intelligent 7, 2010. George was an person. Always a gentle- active soldier of the man with a friendly community, serving as smile, Mr. Colella was a Revere City Councilor at member of the armed the time of his death. He forces, serving in the Navy will be missed by his an a graduate of Boston Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, family, colleagues, and University. George also The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 many friends, as well as was an honorable member

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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD THE WAY CHINA GOES IS THE WAY OF THE WORLD by Sal Giarratani Stocks fell on China rate The European Central Bank They were prohibited from A Streetcar Named Desire fears. The NASDAQ fell has no plans to invest. The paying dividends during the 1.5%, the NYSE 1.3%, the cost would be if China raises bailout, so this would be a S&P 500 1.2%, and the Dow interest rates 4.0-4.4%. Gold positive for major banks. sank .8% on expectations and basic goods led by Gen- Q2 is a lightning rod for that China will try and slow eral Mills, Kraft’s, Foods and critics in the U.S. There is economic growth and infla- Starbucks, which have al- little doubt that tion. NYSE volume rose ready signaled looming price Q2, which involves the Fed- given all but NASDAQ a bad hikes. Wheat, corn, cotton, eral Reserve buying back up day on Friday. The 10-year sugar and coffee — all to $600 billion in treasuries Treasury’s yield jumped 13 broadly used consumer to keep in-terest rates down. ticks to 2.79%. The Federal items — where prices are It will also be a boom to Reserve plans for a second already on the rise. Ger- banks and corporations. The round of quantitative easing many has been at odds with markets up trend are under have drawn fire from China, France, Spain and Italy on pressure. The NASDAQ fin- Russia and other countries the bailout this summer. ished below its April 23rd Anybody remember these old orange-colored streetcars? in the 20 economic global “It’s like a bad toothache high. In fact, the Dow and I know I’m aging when I mails letters to each other markets meeting in Soule, that’s coming back again,” the indexes all fell below tell people I took a streetcar anymore? It takes too long Korea. Speculation that said John Silvia, Wells Fargo their April highs. The stock to the Franklin Park Zoo to get there and even longer Ireland may seek a Euro- Chief Economist on coun- indexes were discouraging when I was small. I also tell waiting for a response. pean Union bailout and wor- tries that violate fiscal tar- as it encourages selling and them you could take a One night while driving ries that China might try to gets. The EU needs to do commodity prices sold off on streetcar at the corner of on 95 south around mid- hit the brakes on its more. It’s the costs of bail- Friday on fears of China Lenox and Tremont Street to night, I had a tiny SmartCar economy to fight inflation ing out the banking system, tightening. Higher prices North Station. One time pass me going about 90 mph. hurt the markets of last it’s not fiscal policy but the are then passed on unleash- back before the early sixties At that point, I thought the week. Renewed concern costs of the bursting of the ing inflation. when streetcars on most driver was operating a over Europe’s disunity in housing bubbles. Central BJ’s Wholesale Club is put- Boston streets became dino- StupidCar and that he or she handling a debt crisis that banks cannot add enough ting itself up for sale. It’s lo- saurs, the streetcar was was a StupidDriver. What began with Greece and liquidity by themselves and cal outlets have been earn- your mode of travel. Many of possibly was awaiting that spread to other indebted EU’s leaders have stumbled ing good profits for the year, the streetcars were really driver to appear like it was countries unsettled inves- badly. If these countries do so the announcement was a ancient. The color of the day the Indy 500? tors and the group of 20 not improve their position by surprise. was orange and many of We all need to slow down nation’s failure to agree on 2013, the EU would with any Avid’s outlook was better them had two fronts with and remember to live our policies in Soule, Korea. Ire- new debt carry exorbitant than expected. It forecast reversible seats. I can re- lives as calmly as possible. land denied reports that it yields and not restructure $655 million for 2010. Avid member sitting in the rear Getting an ulcer, dying from would seek a bailout for the more debt. The markets all makes software recording conductor’s seat pretending drug use or killing ourselves EU. Irish debt yields 9% as fell 1.9% on Friday and 2.4% music and video and should to operate the streetcar in by speeding on the roads is well as Portugal. If Ireland for the week. Stocks such as do better. reverse. By then, I dreamed endangering not just our- does get an EU bailout res- Apple and Baidu each fell of operating a streetcar selves but all around us. cue it’s estimated it would about 3% in brisk volume. It’s time to call your when I grew up. I should We just changed our be $80-85 billion Euros to The Federal Reserve may financial advisor or call me have because these Green clocks back an hour. It gets $113 billion over 2011-13. make banks pay dividends. at 617-261-7777. Line streetcar operators to- so dark so early now. Our day make a good buck. days seem to short but it’s Boston was much friend- still is no reason for flying lier though back in my faster with our lives. O’Malley Defeats Hennigan youth. We didn’t feel pres- When I rode those street- sured to always be in a rush. cars to the zoo or downtown, for District 6 Council Seat We left our phones at home. I could wait to arrive at my If somebody wanted us, they destination. by Sal Giarratani could leave a message. To- Half of life was just getting This past Tuesday over in “I am just absolutely elated. the gap was just too large to day, with cell phones, people somewhere. Even the mo- District 6 which includes We ran a strong, positive, overcome.” seem to need constant com- ments we travel should be West Roxbury and Jamaica grass roots campaign and City Council President munication with one an- cherished to us like all the Plain, Matt O’Malley de- am humbled and honored, I Michael Ross reacting to other. Calling or texting end- important destinations we feated Jim Hennigan in cannot wait to get to work.” O’Malley’s impressive vic- lessly. Forget about on-line have sought for ourselves. a 60-40 percent margin to Hennigan, meanwhile, said, tory said, “I am very happy chatting. People seem mar- Next time your cell phone replace former District 6 “There is no sadness here for Matt. I think it is ried to Facebook. “Hi, I just rings and you’re driving, just councilor John Tobin who whatsoever. I worked hard great news. We have a lot picked my nose. I found 4 wait until you park. Next resigned to take a post at on the campaign, talked to of work to do and I welcome boogers. Click here to view time you go on Facebook, Northeastern University. people about what I believed his energy … to serve our boogers.” don’t share your entire life. O’Malley was endorsed by in but now that it’s over, I’m city.” Today, we’re thinking of Drive slower, live slower and Tobin and also City Coun- happy because I have a Ross is hoping to have building bullet trains to get enjoy the time you are cilor John Connolly who re- wonderful family … and look O’Malley sworn in after us somewhere before we given. Close your eyes and sides inside the district in forward to spending some Thanksgiving with a target even get started. ride that streetcar you re- st West Roxbury. Said O’Malley, time with them again ... But date of December 1 when People rushing all the member as a kid. That’s my the council next goes into time and mostly for nothing desire. That and a good Irish session. really that important. Who coffee at Ecco Restaurant.

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From left to right: President of First Priority Credit Union Bill French, FPCU Lending Manager From left to right: Beth Rolfe from Eric Rich, FPCU Manager Paul Travaglini, Richard the Hilton, Tameika Peralta, Hilton Connolly of OnTime Companies and member of Senior Event Service Manager and Revere Chamber of Commerce and FPCU Benefits Gina Walker, North Shore Shuttle. Analyst Steve Miller. appetizers and beverages courtesy of the The East Boston Chamber of Commerce Boston Logan Airport Hilton. Catering Man- took part in an area Multi-Chamber net- ager for the Boston Logan Airport Hilton working night hosted by the Boston Logan Maureen Ferris, welcomed guests and Airport Hilton Hotel on Wednesday, Novem- remarked on the positive feedback from the ber 10, 2010. Along with the East Boston areas Chamber of Commerce. “I was ap- Chamber of Commerce, Revere, Chelsea, proached by our own East Boston Chamber Everett, Lynn and Winthrop Chamber of of Commerce, President Neffo Cappuccio, to Commerce members attended. Over 150 at- organize an event to promote businesses tended the event, which included signature with other businesses. My colleague Tameika Peralta, Senior Event Service East Boston Chamber Corner ... Manager, and I we were very pleased by the response and we at the Boston Logan Air- It is a busy time of year with prepa- port Hilton were happy to make the event rations for the holiday season and the pleasurable while serving our goal to con- many events happening in our lives. nect businesses.” The East Boston Chamber of Com- merce has been busy with many new initiatives and events. As we settled into our new home at 175 McClellan Highway we have also welcomed a new Executive Assistant, Eden Smith. Ms. Smith has been instrumental in streamlining the new office while keeping our membership notified of what is happening in our community. From left to right: Maggie Dylewski, Mark To mention a few things that the Chamber has done; we Spencer of the Winthrop Chamber of Com- recently held a Multi-Chamber networking night courtesy merce, Tracey O’Donnell of the Admiral of the Boston Logan Airport Hilton Hotel. Held at the Hilton Hills Office Suites and member of Chelsea Hotel, the event hosted over 150 guests from area Cham- Chamber of Commerce, and Erna Alfred. bers, including East Boston, Revere, Everett, Winthrop, Chelsea and Lynn. The East Boston Chamber had 70 guests in attendance where one guest later wrote to us, “I was able to be with a lot of people that I talk to and email but have not seen in person. It was great to make new con- From left to right: Michelle Modica of the tacts and reconnect with old friends. Not to mention I did Law Office of Diane Modica, Francesco make inroads with people who we could potentially do busi- Daniele of The Debt Exchange, Diane st ness together. That is what this event was all about and it Modica 1 Vice-President of the EBCC and was mission accomplished.” It is our goal at the Chamber Andrew Kenneally of the East Boston to promote business and to connect business to business. Neighborhood Against Substance Abuse. Many thanks to the Hilton Boston Logan Airport for provid- From left to right: Scott Warren of ing an outstanding evening complete with lavish hors SERVPRO, Kristine Bahr, Nutritionist and d’oeuvres and beverages. Vincent Greco. We have met with city officials to discuss the possibility of hanging banners on our old fashioned lighting fixtures in the business districts. This initiative may take place in the spring. We have teamed up with East Boston Main Streets for the 5th Annual Holiday Window Contest. We encourage businesses to enter the contest by contacting the EBCC at 617-569-5000 or East Boston Main Streets at 617-561-1044. We are updating our website www.eastbostonchamber.com so check in to see what’s happening in East Boston includ- ing our upcoming annual Christmas parade through the streets of East Boston. As always we welcome new mem- bers and encourage our existing members to get involved. Sincerely, Neffo Cappuccio, President Left to right: City of Boston CALL THE CHAMBER. GET INVOLVED. HELP YOURSELF. East Boston Neighbor- hood Coordinator Ernani From left to right: Pat Todisco Jr., EBCC 2nd Vice- The Agency for all your Insurance Coverages Dearaujo and Boston Logan President, Pat Todisco, III, EBCC President Neffo Airport Hilton General Cappuccio, EBCC Board of Director Franz Israel and Manager Mark Fallon. Michael Moscone from the East Boston Savings Bank. Richard Settipane Insurance Services AUTO HOMEOWNERS TENANTS COMMERCIAL Experience makes the difference SPECIALIST in RESTAURANT and BUSINESS POLICIES CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE 617-523-3456 - Fax 617-723-9212 1 Longfellow - Place Suite 2322 - Boston, MA 02114 Members of area Chamber of Commerce’s mingling at the Networking Night. Conveniently located with Free Parking (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary ALL THAT ZAZZ by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari splendidly placed on a hill in by Mary N. DiZazzo the Thuringian Forest near Eisenach. Despite the secu- Give Thanks to Beauty that Lies in the Heart of a Dad lar life of the court and the pomp of her surroundings, Ciao bella, a new dress and even an cial fellow,” as Deb just wrote Elizabeth grew up a very re- No quick makeup tricks old dress. He always comple- in her sympathy card to me. ligious child with an evident this week — no magic beauty mented my hair color — For Dad’s 90th birthday we inclination to prayer and pi- potions to defy Mother reminding him of my Nanas’ called on the dancing girls! ous observances and small Nature. No, not this week, auburn color. The family bash was the acts of self-mortification. just a different kind of beauty Some Saturdays while I NEXT day! In 1213 Elizabeth’s that comes only once in a had to work at my shop, David It was a great ride and so mother, Gertrude, was mur- lifetime — the loving bond and he would take the sub- now the train for Dad has dered by Hungarian nobles. between a daughter and way and shuttle to Suffolk stopped to move on to his On December 31, 1216 Father. Downs Racetrack. Together next destination. If there is Herman, who Elizabeth was I wasn’t always in the right they were magnets for a heaven, he is there. And I to marry, died. After his place with my Mom. She people’s attention — always know his love and light will death she was then be- thought my move to Boston photos with lots of new always live on in me. How St. Elizabeth was born in trothed to Ludwig, the sec- (that hard-boiled town!) didn’t friends and always a few very fortunate and special I Hungary in 1207. She was ond son. suit my future. She loved me pretty girls. Oh yes, wherever feel to have experienced the daughter of King Andrew Herman I died on April 25, so much; she wanted only there was Dad there was a such paternal devotion. The II of Hungary and his wife 1217. He was succeeded by the best for her first-born girl. pretty lady chatting him up! best is yet to come, as Dad Gertrude, a member of the his son Ludwig IV, in 1221. We were alike in so many We enjoyed all the frost- always said! family of the Counts of Ludwig and Elizabeth were ways personality wise. She ing on the cake Boston had So my fans and readers Andechs-Meran; the sister of married, the groom being took me under her wing and to offer. The wonderful res- this is the time to give St. Hedwig, wife of Duke twenty-one years old and the taught me good business taurants of the North End, thanks to your special Dad Heinrich I of Silesia, while bride fourteen. The mar- ethics, how to respect and theatre — he adored those and thanks for all of God’s another saint, St. Elizabeth riage was in every regard treat clients as well as Rockettes!, concerts, and so- Blessings. (Isabel) of Portugal was her happy; he gave his protection people. I always followed her cials galore — Fourth of July Buona giornata, Happy great-niece. to her acts of charity, pen- lead. parties on our roof deck Thanksgiving and God In 1211, at the age of four, ance, and her vigils. He was And then there was Dad! where we enjoyed a view of bless the United States of she was sent for her educa- a pious and capable ruler When we lost Mom over nine the fireworks from not only America! tion to the court of Herman and a brave soldier. They had years ago, Dad became our the roof but our apartment — Mary N. I, of Thuringia, which is to- three children: Herman II, buddy. My dreams of painting window if we felt like taking DiZazzo-Trumbull day a state in central Ger- Sophia and Gertrude who the town red (Boston of it down a notch! And oh the Read prior weeks’ “All That many, to whose eldest son, became abbess of the con- course) with my parents all matching clothes between Zazz” columns at www.mary Herman, who was four, she vent of Altenberg. came true at least with Dad. Dad and David! 4nails.com. Mary is a third- would be brought up and in Shortly after their mar- He partied with my husband Our three trips to Miami — generation cosmetologist and a the course of time later to be riage, Elizabeth and Ludwig David and I everywhere. He the two for my Christmas Massachusetts distributor of married. made a journey to Hungary; was sweet, delightful and a birthday were amazing. My Kosmea brand rose hip oil The court of Thuringia Ludwig was often employed great listener. He would solve friend there, Debbie O., made products. She may be con- was at this period famous for by the Emperor Frederick II all our dilemmas with just a both Christmases so special tacted at (978) 470-8183 or its grandeur. Its center was few wise words. He admired for Dad and us. “He was a spe- [email protected]. the stately castle of Warburg, (Continued on Page 14) POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 Page 7 Happy Birthday Freeway TONY! Says ...

You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Freeway says to all my tamination of local water- if you are a dog owner, readers and pooch friends ways, parklands and beaches please pick up after your pet you will find this article very from dog waste by picking and dispose of the waste interesting. I recently re- up after their dogs. After properly! ceived a letter from the picking up dog waste, it I found the BWSC article Boston Water and Sewer should be placed in a trash very interesting. First, I Commission (BWSC). I know receptacle or a place specifi- think it’s very true we do not I am only a dog but I am also cally for dog waste. Never have enough responsible pet a columnist and I do receive throw dog waste into the owners. It has also been mail. The writer offered in- grates in the streets. There found that poop bags have formation in the form of a are catch basins. During been thrown in our sewers brochure sponsored by the rainy weather, dog waste only because we do not have BWSC called “Scoop the that is not scooped up is enough trash barrels to dis- Poop!” I believe they had carried in storm water run- pose of these bags and own- written to me because at the off to catch basins. Catch ers are too lazy to walk and end of every article I write I basins connect to Boston find any barrel to dispose of always say PLEASE pick up storm drain system that dis- their responsibility to their after your pet. charges to Boston Harbor or pet. When I go out for a walk So here goes … The City the Charles, Muddy, Mystic it’s my human’s responsibil- of Boston’s dog fouling ordi- or Neponset Rivers. Dog ity to be responsible and nance (also called the Pooper waste can pollute beaches, “pick it up!” Scooper Law) requires dog fisheries and parklands in Whoever sent this to me, I owners to remove and prop- addition to being unpleasant appreciate it. I thank you for erly dispose of any feces and unhealthy for swim- this information. left by their dogs. This ordi- mers, sunbathers and fish I want to wish ALL my nance covers waste left by life. The Boston Water and readers a Happy Thanks- dogs on sidewalks, streets, Sewer Commission (BWSC) giving and to my friends at parks and neighbors’ lawns. is dedicated to ensuring the Post-Gazette to also have East Boston resident Tony DiIanni recently Violation of this regulation cleaner, more enjoyable riv- a wonderful turkey day. celebrated his 47th birthday. In photo is Tony with is punishable by a fine for ers and beaches, as well as That’s all for now REMEM- sister Susan DiIanni and niece Sabrina. Tony’s each occurrence. Dog own- an unspoiled harbor. How- BER PICK UP AFTER YOUR father, Nino, is a former North Ender and employee ers can help prevent con- ever, we need your help! So, PET! of the Post-Gazette under Publisher Phyllis Donnaruma. Happy Birthday Tony! Boston Common Holiday Tree Lighting EAST BOSTON MAIN STREETS AND THE on December 2 EAST BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCE The City of Boston’s Offi- tree and 40 trees through- Back Bay residents at cial Tree Lighting comes to out Boston Common with Arlington Street for the Fifth Annual Boston Common on Thurs- ten additional trees around lighting of Commonwealth day, December 2, from 6 p.m. the skating rink sponsored Avenue Mall. Trees along to 8 p.m. This will be the by The Skating Club of the Mall will be illuminated Holiday Window Contest 69th annual Tree Lighting Boston. through April 1 with elegant All East Boston Businesses are Encouraged to Enter! on Boston Common. This marks the ninth white lights sponsored for East Boston Main Streets and the East Boston Chamber The holiday decorations year that Nova Scotia joins the seventh year through of Commerce are encouraging all East Boston businesses throughout Boston Common with the City of Boston to community support and and organizations to help decorate the commercial districts and the Public Garden, in- present the Christmas tree private donations raised by for the holidays. The Fifth Annual Holiday Window Contest cluding the city’s official on Boston Common. It is also the Committee to Light th will be judged by local artists Laura Rollins and Melissa Christmas tree, 50-foot, the 39 year that Nova Commonwealth Avenue Tyler during the week of December 6th. The top five selec- 50-year-old white spruce Scotia has given a tree to Mall. tions will receive special recognition and gifts. Your busi- will light up in sequence the people of Boston as For further information ness or organization could be the best of East Boston so when Mayor Menino throws thanks for relief efforts fol- please call (617) 635-4505, let’s take pride in our neighborhood and enter now! the switch with Santa lowing the December 6, go to www.cityofboston.gov/ To enter call or email East Boston Main Streets at: Claus. 1917, explosion of a muni- parks, or visit us on 617-561-1044, online at [email protected], or Chronicle’s Anthony Ever- tions ship in Halifax Harbor. Facebook. For Boston Com- The East Boston Chamber of Commerce at 617-569-5000/ ett and NewsCenter Five’s Immediately following the mon parking information go [email protected] and tell us your business/ JC Monahan will host Boston Common tree light- to www.massconvention.com/ organization name and address. Channel 5’s live broadcast ing, Mayor Menino will join bcg.html. of the event beginning. The celebration will fea- ture the Radio City Rockettes, 2006 American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee, Grammy-winning R&B singer Patti Austin, the Newly Boston Pops Gospel Choir with a cameo appearance Specializing in the art of celebration by Pops conductor Keith RenovatedWedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, Lockhart, a capella group Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. Five O’Clock Shadow, the Convenient location and valet parking makes Boston Arts Academy, MAGIC 106.7’s Nancy Quill Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. and Mike Addams, and Police We are dedicated to the highest level of service and AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING Officer Stephen McNulty professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. Constitution Cooperative Apartments, where residents who will lead the end-of- have a voice in the management of their building, is show sing-along. currently accepting applications for studio and one The show-closing pyro- technic display is under- bedroom apartments. written by the Boston Pops. Located in the heart of City Square in Charlestown, this Refreshments and fun active senior housing co-op is within walking distance to giveaways will be provided shopping, banks, churches and is on an MBTA bus line. by in-kind sponsors Dunkin’ Donuts, Cabot Creamery, Rent is based on 30% of income (income limits apply) to H.P. Hood LLC, Nantucket qualified seniors 62 and older and to younger persons who Nectars, and Warner Broth- are mobility impaired requiring the special design features ers’ “Yogi Bear” in theaters of accessible units. December 17. Additional support has been provided by Call 1-800-225-3151 for leasing information. the TJX Companies. The annual holiday dis- 280 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY play includes the official City of Boston Christmas Please Call 617-567-4499 spinellis.com Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 NEAA 40th Year Christmas Celebration The Bilingual For the 40th year, the North End Shriners Clowns, The Boston Athletic Association will bring Firemen’s Band, The Wilmington Corner Santa to visit the residents of the High School Band, Tony Barrie North End. Santa will be arriving Italian Band, Saint Alfio’s Band by helicopter on Sunday, Decem- of Lawrence, The Roberto by Orazio Buttafuoco ber 12, 2010 at 1:00PM at the Clemente Twirlers, and the Mas- North End Park on Commercial sachusetts National Guard Unit. LO SAPEVATE CHE … Papa Benedetto XVI recentemente Street. Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, This year’s 40th celebration is dedico’ un’intera udienza settimanale generale alla figura a dozen elves, Rudolph the Red-nosed dedicated in memory of James di San Francesco d’Assisi, la cui testimonianza, disse il Reindeer and Wally Green Monster from “Jimmy Jumbo” Pallotta. Papa, continua ad affascinare moltissime persone di ogni the Boston Red Sox will be joining the char- Horse drawn wagons will carry children eta’ e di ogni religione. San Francesco fu senz’altro ‘un acters and handing out candy and balloons. along the parade route. autentico gigante della Santita’ il cui esempio e’ Santa and all of his friends will then join Thanks go to the North End Against fondamentale tutt’oggi su temi come il dialogo con l’Islam, the Annual Christmas Parade that makes Drugs, and the Nazzaro Center for their con- la difesa dell’ambiente, o anche la necessita’ di uno stile di its way through the streets of the North End, tinuing support. Special thanks to the vita sobrio’, e del ‘distacco dai beni, materiali’. spreading Christmas cheer along the way. Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism and Special Papa Ratzinger ha ripercorso le tappe della vita del Leading the parade will be the Aleppo Events. poverello d’Assisi, Patrono d’Italia, tra cui quelli che nel 1219 lo vide recarsi in Egitto a parlare con il Sultano mussulmano Melek-el-Kmel, “per predicare anche il THE FRIENDS OF THE NORTH END BRANCH LIBRARY Vangelo di Gesu’”. E’un episodio di grande attualita’. “In un’epoca in cui era in atto uno scontro tra il Cristianesimo e l’Islam”, ha sottolieato il Pontefice, “Francesco, armato Annual Holiday Open House volutamente solo della sua fede e della sua mitezza The Friends of the North End lovely prizes donated by generous personale, percorse , con efficacia, la via del dialogo.” “Le Branch Library are holding its merchants in the community. cronache ci parlano di un’accoglienza benevole e cordiale annual Holiday Open House on The drawing will follow the con- ricevuta dal Sultano mussulmano. E’ un modello al quale, Saturday, December 4, 2010. cert. As a special treat this year anche oggi, dovrebbero ispirarsi i rapporti tra cristiani e The Friends extend an invitation an anonymous donor has given mussulmani: promuovere un dialogo sulla verita’, nel to all the neighbors and friends a pair of tickets to The Radio rispetto reciproco e nella mutua comprensione”, come del of the North End Library to visit City Music Hall Christmas Spec- resto recita il decreto conciliare “Nostra Aetate”. 25 Parmenter Street from noon tacular starring the Rockettes Il dialogo tra le religioni aveva un rilievo particolare to 3:00 P.M. Come and listen as a door prize. Every attendee nell’Aula ‘Paolo VI’, dov’era presente anche un gruppo di to the sparkling rhythms of will receive a chance and the studenti giordani, palestinesi e israeliani, di fede Cristiana, Al Natale’s Jazz Band as it plays drawing will follow the raffle. mussulmana ed ebraica, che partecipavano ad un a merry mixture of popular and The winning ticket holders in Convegno/progetto commune della scuola gestita dale holiday favorites. Enjoy the delicious food the raffle and the door prize must be present Suore del Rosario di Aqaba, in Giordania, e della scuola provided by Frank DePasquale’s Il Panino to win. Please mark the date on your Rabin di Eilat, in Israele. Al Papa hanno donato una bandiera Express and buy chances in the raffle of calendar. giordana ed una israeliana, una kefiah ed un quadro. Il Papa ha ricordato, riferendosi a Francesco d’Assisi, che i • Italy’s Finest Glass (Continued from Page 1) suoi figli spirituali fecero dei luoghi in cui visse Gesu’, un ambito privilegiato della loro missione. Il Papa sottolineo’ il family business,” says London Tower and, in 2005, made this country the en- valore fondamentale della poverta’ interiore Goppion. “I told him I’d accept the indestructible display for gine of the world for the past C’e’ anche il messaggio, molto attuale, della spiritualita’ this mission, but I wanted to Leonardo’s Mona Lisa in the several decades. “I had the di Francesco d’Assisi, cioe’ il senso della fraternita’ work in museums.” Louvre museum in Paris. opportunity to touch and universale e l’amore per il creato, che gli ispiro’ il “Cantico The first successful project But working with muse- work next to works that are Delle Creature”. was the 1977 Alva, a small ums is much more than just symbolic, artistic and politi- glass showcase that became a job, says Goppion. “I think cal. From the pre-Columbian DID YOU KNOW THAT … Pope Benedict XVI recently dedi- a staple in many museums in my industry, the cultural communities to Pollock, this cated an entire weekly general audience to St. Francis of around Europe. “During my industry, you set a price, but new exhibit is a story ex- Assisi, whose testimony still fascinates people of any age university years, I attended that has nothing to do with pressed by Americans for and religion. He definitely was a “Giant of Sanctity,” whose a class trip to see an exposi- the job. Participating in the Americans, and it has all example is, even today, significant on issues such as a tion on the Deutscher Werk- challenge of building a mu- the authenticity that is nec- discourse regarding Islam, defense of the environment or bund — a German artistic seum has cultural, moral, essary to learn and under- the need for a “sobriety of life,” as well as the rejection of movement that took place at social and artistic implica- stand the art and culture of material goods. the turn of the 20th century. tions that you have to accept this country.” Pope Ratzinger then outlined the phases of the “Assisi’s I fell in love with the concept as a condition of your in- Goppion particularly en- little poor fellow,” the Patron Saint of Italy, particularly when of combining objects with volvement in the project.” joys working in the United he went to Egypt, in 1219, to speak with the Muslim Sultan political ideas, and so I went What Goppion seeks from States, and jokes about look- Malik-el-Kmel to preach about his Christian faith. It is an ahead and designed Alva.” each project is something ing for a possible home in event of great actuality today. In an age when Christianity The design became so popu- new that can help him Boston, a city that reminds and Islam held adversarial positions, as the Pope under- lar it sold 15,000 units, con- deepen his passion for cul- him of his hometown Milan. lined, Francesco armed solely with his faith and his per- vincing Goppion to change ture. “There is something I “I can see myself living sonal gentleness, effectively sought a way to the dialogue. the workshop’s focus once ask all my clients, without here,” he says. “Boston is a The chronicles of the time tell us of a cordial and benevo- and for all. After a decade of writing it in the contract: If beautiful city. But there is lent reception received from the Muslim Sultan. This is a work and experimentation, you let me know or learn also something else: People sample that even today everyone should get inspiration from the workshop started mak- something new, I’ll give back here have a better under- both Christians and Muslims “to encourage a dialogue on ing a name for itself, produc- even more work.” standing of the project man- the Truth, on reciprocal respect and mutual understand- ing the glass fence surround- From Boston’s MFA, agement process than in ing,” as the Pope’s “Nostra Aetate” reminds us. The dia- ing Michelangelo’s David in Goppion learned about U.S. Europe, where bureaucracy logue between religions was of a special significance in Florence, the casings for the history and the American weighs you down. Clients in the “Paul VI Hall,” where a group of students, Jordanians, British Crown jewels in the business model that has the United States are at an Palestinians and Israeli of Christian Faith, were present. advantage, because they get Muslims and Jews, who were attending from a convention/ better quality at a better project of the school run by the Sisters of the Rosary of price. They ask you for com- Aqaba, in Jordan, and of the Rabin school of Eilat, in Israel NORTH END mitment, asking people to be were also present. The Pope received Jordanian and an involved in every aspect of Israeli flags, a Kefiah and a painting as gifts. Still referring the work process.” But get- to St. Francis of Assisi, the Pope reminded everyone that ting contracts is proving to the Saint’s spiritual children have created, as their mis- PRINTING be a greater challenge sion, wonderful places in the communities where Jesus nowadays, as rival work- lived. The Pope emphasized the fundamental value of the 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 shops in Germany, Great inner as well as the exterior poverty. There is a message Britain and Belgium are of actuality about the spirituality of Francis of Assisi, i.e., Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette beefing up the competition. the sense of universal spirituality, the love for the creation, “We were recently commis- which inspired Francis to write the poem that expresses sioned to work on a new gal- the love towards everything and everyone, from birds to Quality Printing lery in the Louvre, but it was humans: “The Cantico of the Creatures.” a hard fought battle,” says for all your Goppion. After visiting Boston, Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery Commercial and Personal Needs Goppion continued his U.S. trip stopping in Washington Traditional Burial Plot Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers D.C., where in 2008 he de- Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations livered a number of glass (for 2) Starting at $1500 Announcements • Business Forms and Documents showcases for the capital’s Newseum, and New York — COMPETITIVE PRICES — City, where the exhibit “In- COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS finity of Nations” at the 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 617-227-8929 Smithsonian features art- Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com 617-227-8929 work overlooked by his sig- Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! nature glass casings. POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Bobby Watson and Darryl Settles, right, await the arrival of guests for the grand opening celebration Left to right: Bobby Watson, Paul Left to right: Jen and Jim Parks outside the new Darryl’s Corner Beth Stehley, left, of the Greater with Anthony Santio at the open- Bar & Kitchen in the South End. Boston Convention and Visitors Goodnight and John Cruz at the opening of Darryl’s Corner Bar & ing of Darryl’s Corner Bar & (Photo by Randy Gross) Bureau, and Robyn Culbertson, of Kitchen. the Cambridge Office for Tourism, Kitchen. (Photo by Randy Gross) (Photo by Randy Gross) Darryl Settles was back in his old smile for the camera at the open- stomping grounds as he celebrated ing of Darryl’s Corner Bar & tuted the largest percentage of large quantities fans that were es- the grand opening of his new Kitchen. (Photo by Randy Gross) Grand Tourists, and their fascina- pecially designed as aide-mémoires. restaurant, Darryl’s Corner Bar & tion with Venice and its surround- Many of these fans included depic- Kitchen in October. ……. We hear that many of “The ing landscapes fueled the vedute tions of well-known sites like the Berklee College’s Elevation Socially Set” will be spending the market. Coliseum, famous Venetian archi- Theory band kept the place rockin’ holidays in The Big Apple and while Artists like Luca Carle-varis, tecture, and an erupting Mount as guests enjoyed cat fish strips, there will definitely drop by The Canaletto, Bernardo Bellotto, and Vesuvius. Tourists could purchase fish stew, crab cakes, pork sliders, Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Francesco Guardi produced vedute of finished fans or, more economically, black bean salad and chili. The Avenue for a special treat, “Italy the Venetian Grand Canal. In Rome, unmounted painted fan leaves for former Bob the Chef’s spot in the Observed: Views and Souvenirs, wealthy aristocrats commissioned later mounting on the continent. South End is serving up all of our 1706-1899,” currently on view artists such as Pompeo Batoni to Beautiful examples of both are on favorites along with live jazz. through January 2, 2011. paint their portraits surrounded by view in the installation. For further information about the In the 18th century, privileged imagery of the Coliseum, Palatine While the phenomenon of the new restaurant, please visit Europeans embarked on the Grand Hill, Saint Peter’s Basilica and other Grand Tour declined during the Na- www.darrylscornerbarboston.com. Tour, traveling principally to sites emblematic souvenirs of the Grand poleonic Wars, Italy continued to pro- ……. Holiday time is gala time, and in Italy, where they visited cher- Tourist culture. duce fine mementos of its splendid local volunteers and supporters of ished ruins of the ancient world and And in Naples, the picturesque Bay monuments right through the 19th The Wellness Community-Massa- the splendid architecture of the of Sorrento, Mount Vesuvius, and century, and indeed to this very day. chusetts South Shore, provider of Renaissance and Baroque eras. The Pompeian frescoes inspired a pros- “Italy Observed: Views and emotional support programs free of influx of these travelers to destina- perous trade in affordable memen- Souvenirs, 1706-1899” is organized charge to people affected by cancer, tions north and south — Venice, tos to foreign visitors in port. The by Dita Amory, Acting Associate are holding the organization’s sec- Rome, and Naples in particular – led spectacular eruptions of Mount Curator-in-Charge and Administra- ond annual “Festival of Wreaths” to a flowering of topographical paint- Vesuvius were particularly popular, tor of the Robert Lehman Collec- fundraiser on Friday, December 3 at ings, drawings, and prints by native and found expression on porcelain, tion, with assistance from Emma the Pembroke Country Club. Italians serving a foreign market fans, and even pocket watches. The Kronman, Kress Interpretive Fellow. “The Festival of Wreaths” will be eager to return home with pictures installation combines the rich The installation is featured on a fun evening of dinner, dancing and and souvenirs. artistic tradition of Canaletto and his the Museum’s website at live and silent auctions revolving “Italy Observed” showcases a contemporaries with marketed sou- www.metmuseum.org. around a festive holiday-wreath selection of the rich holdings of venirs adapting the same iconic ……. Saint Anthony’s Shrine, at theme. Joyce Kulhawik, longtime Italian vedute (views) collected by monuments as keepsakes. 100 Arch Street, has announced a WBZ-TV entertainment reporter and Robert Lehman. From paintings of In addition to vedute, “Italy Thanksgiving Raffle with a grand cancer benefit supporter, is the Venetian life by Luca Carlevaris to Observed” features fine examples of prize of $3,000. Participants may pur- event’s honorary chair. a Neapolitan album of gouache draw- capricci, landscape or city views chase more than one ticket, up un- For tickets and more informa- ings documenting the eruption of presenting real and imaginary clas- til November 24. The drawing will tion, call 781-829-4823 or visit Vesuvius in 1794, to sketches and sical architecture, essentially be held on Thanksgiving Day www.thewellnesscommunitymass.org. watercolors of Italian antiquities, vehicles for invention and the pic- (November 25), with the winner to the installation turesque. The Frenchman Hubert be notified by phone and mail. captures the Robert and his Roman contemporary Please call 617-542-6440, ext. 250 artist’s roman- Giovanni Paolo Panini were among for more information or visit tic attraction to the principal practitioners, readily www.stanthonyshrine.org. Proceeds Italy and its borrowing from noteworthy mon- will support the Shrine’s various irresistible uments for their own fantastical ministries and food center. Roman heri- architecture. On loan from the Happy Thanksgiving to all! tage. It also in- Museum’s Department of European (Be sure to visit Hilda Morrill’s cludes various Paintings is Panini’s great picture gardening Web site, www.boston marketed sou- “Ancient Rome,” which depicts the gardens.com. In addition to events venirs — ex- city’s most famous ancient monu- covered and reported by the col-umnist, quisite fans, ments as paintings in a sumptuous “The Socially Set” is compiled from spoons, tea- gallery. various other sources such as news pots, and The fans, watches, spoons, and press releases, PRNewswire pocket watches jewelry, and small sculpture in “Italy services, etc.) — on loan from Observed” the Museum’s were manu- Department of factured in European the 18th and Sculpture and 19th centu- Decorative ries. To sat- Arts. isfy some of The exhibit the growing JUSTINE YANDLE is divided into demand for three sections: portable me- PHOTOGRAPHY Left to right: Darryl Settles is pictured with the Venice, Rome, mentos of 781.589.7347 [email protected] Janowski family — Charlotte, Lori and Geoff. Geoff and Naples. Italy, crafts- Janowski is the owner of Blue Ribbon Barbeque. The British men began WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM (Photo by Randy Gross) elite consti- to produce in Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 19, 2010

• News Breifs (Continued from Page 1) Martinez asked through her is time for the Republicans I agree whole heartedly dead dog to “Throw me a to find good candidates for with Kristof that “... inequal- bone” but voters apparently ’12 starting at the top. The ity leaves people on the really didn’t wish to go to the usual suspects, you know lower rungs feeling like dogs, especially if the dog them, all want the job. hamsters on a wheel spin- was already in doggie Huckabee, Romney and ning ever faster, without IN TREATMENT: human-like beings who heaven. Palin but there has to be a hope or escape.” He adds one SEASON TWO (7-DVD) know our languages and Some Spilled Tea on bigger crop than that. The final salient point, “We’ve HBO Home Ent. bring awesome gifts of heal- Election Day Republican Party is getting reached a banana republic Set in the highly charged ing and technology. People The Tea Party movement the Tea Party thing and it point where our inequality confines of individual psycho- everywhere welcome them had incredible success will make them stronger and has become both economi- therapy sessions, In Treat- as saviors. But a fledgling across America on Election more credible to voters even cally unhealthy and morally ment centers around Dr. Paul resistance is on the rise, Day. The Republicans took the most lapsed voters. If you repugnant.” Weston (Gabriel Byrne) who determined to reveal the control of the US House by give people a reason to vote, Who Made Chuck recently divorced his wife shocking truth. A double-disc winning 62 new seats. Big- they will come out. the Kingmaker? Kate, and has moved from set that combines sci-fi gest win since 1948 when The media stressed the City Councilor Chuck Maryland to a brownstone in thrills with dazzling techni- the Democrats took 75 seats. losses that the Tea Party Turner lost big time in fed- Brooklyn, New York. Rebuild- cal virtuosity. Adventure However, Tea Party favorites suffered but overall, the eral court and is now a con- ing his practice while wres- awaits. Enjoy over two hours in Nevada, California and movement came out win- victed felon. He should be tling with some of the de- of exciting special features. Delaware went down in ners in this born again po- removed from the Boston mons he left behind — in- (8 hrs. 40 mins.) defeat. In Massachusetts litical world. City Council since his felony cluding a lawsuit filed by the HUNT TO KILL (DVD) and New York the Tea Party Has America Gone convictions were directly father of Alex, a patient who Anchor Bay Entertainment wave took a left turn. Banana Republic? related to his position as city died last year. Paul takes on Steve Austin stars as U.S. Overall, the Tea Party folk New York Times columnist councilor. Reportedly, the several new patients and Border Patrol agent Jim are reshaping American Nicholas D. Kristof wrote a City Council will take up the commutes to Maryland every Rhodes, a tough divorcee politics. They are defining great piece in the New York Turner matter on December Friday to continue his own mourning the loss of his what being a Republican Times on Sunday, November 1. He would like the matter sessions with Dr. Gina Tall murdered partner while means in the 21st century. 7 entitled “Our Banana Re- to be postponed until after (Dianne Wiest). Among his struggling to raise his rebel- They are also shaking up the public.” According to his com- his January 25 sentencing new clients are, a previous lious daughter in the moun- Democratic Party too. Many mentary, the richest one hearing. He is of the belief patient still harboring resent- tains of Montana. But when of them ran for re-election percent of Americans now that if he gets probation, ment toward Paul from their a crew of trigger-happy by avoiding our fearless earn almost 24 percent of he’ll have a right to finish sessions 20 years ago, an fugitives takes Rhodes and leader at all costs. The new income, up from almost 9 out his term of office. Legal architecture student who the girl hostage, a rugged center of politics is with both percent back during the Bi- scholars, according to him, refuses to tell her family of wilderness will explode in all- the Tea Party and suburban centennial. According to think so. However, I think her recent cancer diagnosis, terrain vengeance. Gil Bel- independents. US Represen- Tim Noah of Slate, the regardless of whether he a young boy caught in the lows, Emilie Ullerup, former tative Barney Frank won big United States now has a goes to prison or not, he has middle of his parents’ devas- kickboxing champion Gary and then imploded on stage more unequal distribution of no business serving as a tating divorce, and a stress- Daniels and Eric Roberts in front of supporters. His wealth than places like Nica- city councilor and must be ridden CEO complaining of co-star in this bone-snap- time is limited on Capitol ragua, Venezuela and voted off the island. insomnia while in denial ping, bullet-blasting, action Hill. He is yesterday. He sur- Guyana. Recently, he compared his over a host of problems. (14 thriller, where the only rule vived the tsunami this time CEO’s of large American plight to that faced twice hrs. 30 mins.) of survival is Hunt to Kill — around but if he runs in corporations earned an av- by legendary Mayor James MANSON, as Austin is in survival of the 2012, I hope Sean Bielat erage of 42 times as much Michael Curley. Says MY NAME IS EVIL baddest mode! (1 hr. 37 mins.) goes for a rematch. He, as the average American in Turner, “he was twice con- Lionsgate THE BOONDOCKS: after all, was the better can- 1980 which rose to 531 victed and loved by the people Just hearing the name THIRD SEASON (3-DVD) didate for the job. times nine years ago. Ac- as a hero.” Chuck Turner is Charles Manson is enough Sony Pictures Home Ent. As for Delaware’s Chris- cording to a study on in- no Curley. I met James to send chills up your spine. The complete raw, uncut tine O’Donnell, next time get equalities, between the elec- Michael Curley and Turner His lust for blood left not only and uncensored third season serious and drop all the tion of Ronald Reagan as should leave Curley out of a trail of dead bodies across of the top-rated comedy hit “witch” stuff. This was her president until 2005, more his picture. Chuck, by the the Los Angeles landscape, series is here and packed seat to lose and she did. The than four-fifths of the total way with more hubris than but also left his minion’s with special extras. Laugh Blue states remain coastal increase in American in- Curley, wants to handpick lives shattered. Leslie, a yourself silly at the hilarious as the country keeps going comes went to the richest 1 his successor in District 7. former cheerleader and prom and unpredictable antics of Red everywhere else. Now, it percent. He is crowding Tito’ Jackson queen is one such follower of everyone’s favorite bad boys as his replacement coun- Manson. During her murder — Huey, Riley and Robert cilor. Tito is a great guy and trial, one of the jury mem- (Granddad) Freeman. This a good candidate for the Dis- bers, a sheltered chemical 3-disc set contains all 15 trict 7 council seat, but it is engineer finds himself falling uncensored episodes along the job of the people to elect in love with the dangerous with Aaron McGruder’s out- their councilors. If Tito woman. Starring Kristen rageous “Boondocks” crew, a Jackson ran, I think he Hager, Gregory Smith and slew of irreverent bonus fea- would make a great voice for Ryan Robbins in this serial tures and guest characters ‘Tis The Season! Ho! Ho! Ho! District 7. killer horror. (1 hr. 25 mins.) voiced by Bill Maher, Billy As I read the Bay State WUBBZY! FLY US TO THE Dee Williams and Charlie Banner, it appears Turner’s MOON (DVD) Murphy. (5 hrs. 35 mins.) Merry Christmas playing of the race card is Anchor Bay Ent MRS. MIRACLE working as many people of Join Wubbzy, as he blasts (DVD) St. Agrippina DiMineo Benefit Society color seem to think he did off on the ultimate outer Sony Pictures Home Ent. 16th Annual nothing to be thrown off the space adventure! What hap- James Van Der Beek and Boston City Council. Turner pens when Wubbzy thinks Doris Roberts star in doesn’t need to finish his aliens are coming to Wuzzle- this heartwarming charmer Christmas Program for council term, he needs to burg? How far will friends go about family, faith and start his prison term. to wake up The Man in the forgiveness. Overwhelmed North End Children It is time for the entire Moon? It’s an all-new collec- widower Seth Webster (Van tion of way-out Wubbzy favor- Der Beek) is searching SANTA CLAUS IS COMING WITH GIFTS Boston City Council to step up to the plate and take ites featuring spacemen, for a housekeeper to help FOR ALL THE NICE BOYS & GIRLS. a stand for the integrity superheroes, rocket racers him with his rambunctious and even a visit from The six-year-old twin sons. On Sunday, December 12th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm of the City Council. If he stays aboard, the council, Tooth Fairy! (1 hr. 10 mins.) Mrs. Merkle (Roberts) — at St. Agrippina’s Chapel at 459 Hanover Street itself, sinks into the quick- V: THE FIRST SEASON whom the boys call “Mrs. (2-Blu-ray/DVD) Miracle” — mysteriously ap- ★ All who wish to attend please call 617-363-2678 between sand and loses all respect Warner Home Video pears and quickly becomes nd th for itself. The issue is no November 22 and December 5 . To confirm you must an irreplaceable nanny, chef, longer Chuck Turner but They arrive. Earth’s first supply your child’s name, age, gender, address and phone friend … and matchmaker. A the Boston City Council. alien encounter begins number so that we can report to Santa’s elves. whimsical holiday story filled There is no middle ground when huge motherships ap- ★ Please, you must confirm no later than December 5th. pear over 29 major cities. with good tidings and great here. All children 10 and under will receive a picture with Santa The visitors — the Vs — are joy! (1 hr. 32 mins.) and a gift. Children must be present & accompanied by an adult. Also: Face Painting, Balloons, Characters, Gift Bags. ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA Please bring a Camera! May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be ★ adored, glorified, loved and preserved adored, glorified, loved and preserved adored, glorified, loved and preserved Saint Agrippina’s Christmas Program is for North End throughout the world now and for- throughout the world now and for- throughout the world now and for- Residents Only. ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, Don’t miss seeing “Santa Claus” pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving protector and wonder worker, pray protector and wonder worker, pray protector and wonder worker, pray forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday “VIVA ST. AGRIPPINA” and by the 8th day your prayer will be and by the 8th day your prayer will be and by the 8th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to answered. It has never been known to answered. It has never been known to Just a Merry Good Time fail. Publication must be promised. fail. Publication must be promised. fail. Publication must be promised. My prayers have been answered. My prayers have been answered. My prayers have been answered. Favor received. P.G. Favor received. P.G. Favor received. P.G. God Bless America V.F. A.T.P. M.M.L. POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 Page 11

in Burgess Clark’s warm adaptation best reviews of Buble’s career. “You’re in the animal kingdom. This exhibit featuring original music and puppets witnessing one of the greats ... a will reveal the truth behind common created by Marjorie Tudor of the Tasha performer in peak form. Every night, myths and leave you with a new ap- Tudor family. Don’t miss this wonder- another l5,000 people or so are left preciation for these misunderstood NOW ful show for the whole family! For fur- convinced that this performance was creatures. More info log on to mos.org. ther information please visit among the very best and most impor- PLAYING www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org or tant he’s ever given. Such superstars call (617) 424-6634. are rare indeed,” glowed the Orange ARTS County Register. Following the NORTH SHORE MUSICAL extraordinary success earlier this year THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN CHILDREN’S THEATRE of the the Buble penned No. 1 single, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 466 Central St., Saugus, MA “Haven’t Met You,” Michael has THE EMPEROR’S PRIVATE CINDERELLA’S CHRISTMAS - just released the catchy new single PARADISE: TREASURES FROM Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 2PM. “Hollywood,” which is on “Michael THE FORBIDDEN CITY - Now Christmas is coming ... the washing Buble - Crazy Love - The Hollywood through January 9, 2011. Never and waxing and scrubbing have been Edition.” To purchase tickets log on before seen by the public, the con- finished, but Cinderella’s ball gown is to onto www.ticketmaster.com. tents of an Emperor’s private retreat ruined and her stepmother and deep within the Forbidden City. An stepsisters have already left for THE WILBUR 18th-century compound in a hidden the ball! Will the Fairy Godmother 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA quadrant of the immense imperial arrive in time to get Cinderella to the HERB ALPERT AND LANI HALL - complex, the Qianlong Garden (also Christmas Ball? The mice seem to Thursday, February 17, 2011 at known as the Tranquility and think so. You may purchase tickets 7:30PM. For more than fifty years, Longevity Palace Garden), is part of a at the door. Mail check payable to Herb Alpert has come to mean many decade-long, multimillion-dollar con- “Kaleidoscope Theatre” to the ad- things to many people. To generations servation initiative undertaken by the dress above c/o Joanne or online at of music fans, Alpert is the dark- World Monuments. The Emperor’s Pri- www.kaleidoscopechildrenstheatre.com/ haired, trumpet-playing songmaker vate Paradise: Treasures from the sauguschildrenstheatre.htm. For fur- whose name instantly brings to mind Forbidden City. Ninety objects of cer- ther information call 781-230-3976. memorable songs like “The Lonely emony and — murals, paintings, wall Bull,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Rise.” coverings, furniture, architectural el- REAGLE MUSIC THEATER These are but a few of the tunes ements, jades and cloisonné — un- 617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA Alpert recorded either as leader of the veil the private realm of the Qianlong PATTI PAGE - November 21, 2010 legendary Tijuana Brass. You may Emperor. A connoisseur, scholar and at 2PM. “The Singing Rage” returns purchase tickets by calling 1-800-745- devout Buddhist, he created a luxu- to Reagle! Grammy Award winning 3000 or log onto www.thewilbur.com rious garden compound to serve recording artist Patti Page, known as for more info. throughout his retirement as a se- “The Singing Rage,” is back with all cluded place of contemplation, repose those great songs like “Tennessee and entertainment. Waltz,” “Old Cape Cod,” “I Went to Special Events Your Wedding,” “(How Much is That) MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Doggie in the Window,” and many THE WILBUR 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA more. With local favorite Pat Benti, 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA AVEDON FASHION 1944-2000 - this performance promises to be an TIM & ERIC AWESOME TOUR, Now through January 17, 2011. evening filled with fond memories. GREAT JOB! CHRIMBUS Richard Avedon was one of the great- For further information, please log SPECATACULAR 2010. Featuring est image-makers of the 20th century. on to www.www.reagleplayers.org or Tim & Eric, Pusswhip Banggang, Neil He revolutionized fashion photogra- call 781-891-5600. Hamburge - Friday, November 26, 2010 phy with his imaginative, spirited por- (2 shows) Much like the television trayals of the “good life” showing beau- series, Tim and Eric Awesome Tour, tiful women wearing extra-ordinary MUSIC Great Job! Chrimbus Spectacular clothes in irresistible settings, as well Kaleidoscope Theatre brings its fun fairy tale musicals 2010 is a fast-paced, live variety show, as memorable portrayals that are both to audiences all year round. Since 1982 Kaleidoscope complete with short films, parodies, elegant and reserved. The innovative Theatre has been delighting audiences throughout New TD GARDEN pranks and musical numbers. Tim and design of his compositions caught the Causeway Street, Boston, MA Eric will also show never-before-seen eye of editors and art directors at England with their fresh, light-hearted take on the ANDREA BOCCELLI - December 5, videos and clips from their upcoming Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue — the pri- traditional fairy tales. Full of music and laughter, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Since winning the one-hour holiday special, Tim and mary magazines for which he worked colorful costumes and zany characters, these musicals Newcomers section of the Sanremo Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! — while his vision of the modern keep the whole family entertained! Cinderella’s Music Festival, in 1994, he has re- Chrimbus Special, which will premiere American woman, one of wit, and fast- lane glamour, captivated the public. Christmas is coming to Saugus and to the Wilbur Theater corded fourteen studio albums, of both December 12. Throughout the tour, pop and classical music, two greatest special performances will include the NICHOLAS NIXON: FAMILY in Boston. Check out the Theater and Special Events hits albums, and eight complete op- band Pusswhip Banggang and Neil ALBUM - Now through Sunday, Section for more details. eras, selling over 70 million copies Hamburger will perform the opening. May 1, 2011. Among the most com- worldwide. Thus, he is the biggest- RAY DAVIES - Sunday November pelling of Nicholas Nixon’s series of 2010. Fusing the sounds of Weimar selling solo artist in the history of clas- 28, 2010 Legendary Musician Ray photographs are the portraits that he THEATER cabaret and country-western music, sical music. With over 5 million units Davies is the former frontman of semi- has made of his close-knit family. The Blue Flower takes us on a jour- sold worldwide, Sacred Arias became nal punk group The Kinks as well as These photographs, taken over time, THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY ney from Belle Époque Paris to the the biggest-selling classical album by a well-known solo performer. explore the nature of long committed OF BOSTON World War I battlefields. As the artist a solo artist of all time, and with just CINDERELLA’S CHRISTMAS - relationships. The exhibition features 140 Claredon St., Boston, MA Max Baumann assembles his memo- under 20 million units sold worldwide, Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 2PM. the entire sequence of the celebrated THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES ries into a spectacular collage, he re- his 1997 pop album, Romanza, be- Christmas is coming ... the washing portraits of the artist’s wife, Bebe, and OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY, PARTS veals the story of four friends and lov- came the best-selling album by an and waxing and scrubbing have been her three sisters. The exhibition also 1 & 11 - Now through December 19, ers trying to make their way through a Italian artist ever, as well as the best- finished, but Cinderella’s ball gown is includes photographs of the artist’s 2010. “Love, sex, and money, poverty world in pieces. Music, lyrics, script, selling album by a foreign artist ruined and her stepmother and step- daily life with Bebe and their children and exploitation, hope and despair: and videography by Jim Bauer; art- in Canada, and a number of other sisters have already left for the ball! Samuel and Clementine (born in the Dickens’s world is vividly brought to work, story, and videography by Ruth countries in Europe and Latin Will the Fairy Godmother arrive in time early 1980s), which enable viewers to life in David Edgar’s adaptation of his Bauer; directed by Will Pomerantz. For America. The album’s first single, to get Cinderella to the Christmas Ball? share in the daily interactions and 1838 novel.” (The Times, London) A more information please call “Time to Say Goodbye,” topped charts The mice seem to think so. For tick- joys of parenthood. Also included in cast of 25 plays over 150 characters 617-547-8300. all over Europe, including Germany, ets log onto www.ticketmaster.com or the show are recent portraits of Bebe in this remarkable two-part play with where it stayed at the top of the charts call 617-931-2000. and self-portraits that stand for the music. Winner of both the Tony BOSTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE for fourteen consecutive weeks, steadiness of long marriage. For more Award for Best Play and The Olivier 316 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA breaking the all-time sales record, MUSEUM OF SCIENCE information log onto www.mfa.org. Award for Play of the Year. THE VELVETEEN RABBIT – No- with over 3 million copies sold in the 1 Science Park, Cambridge, MA vember 27, 2010 to December 19, 2010. country. REPTILES: THE BEAUTIFUL MIT VISUAL ARTS AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER Back by popular demand! Actors and MICHAEL BUBLE - Saturday, AND THE DEADLY – Now through WIESNER BUILDING E15-109 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA puppets bring to life the enchanting November 27, 2010 at 8:00PM. The January 4, 2011. Experience the won- 20 Ames Street, Cambridge, Ma THE BLUE FLOWER – November world of the popular children’s story “Crazy Love” Tour has received the ders of the reptile world as you come EMILY WARDILL: GAME- eyeball to eyeball with 20 of the most KEEPERS WITHOUT GAME – Now amazing species of living reptiles from through January 2, 2011. Gamekeep- around the world. Touch a live snake; ers without Game is Wardill’s re-imag- “milk” venom from a model rattle- ining of the 17th-century play Life Is snake; open and close the jaws of a a Dream (La Vida es Sueño) by Pedro deadly Gaboon Viper; guess the length Calderón de la Barca, set in contem- of giant snakes; and listen to the porary London. Wardill’s meticulously grunts, hisses and bellows of croco- constructed film tells the story of a diles. Learn all about these animals, child who had been banished from their native habitats, and their place the family home. Visit web.mit.edu. ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS

ITALIAN RADIO SONS OF ITALY HALL IN “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to WOBURN 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom 168 Lexington St., Woburn, MA Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The THE WOBURN LADIES SONS OF Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca ITALY LODGE is holding their 9th An- every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM nual Holiday Craft Fair on November www.1110wccmam.com. 20, 2010 from 9:00 am to 3:30 p.m. “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM There will be over 35 tables filled with with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM crafts, including, quilts, flower ar- www.1460WXBR.com. rangements, table runners, candles, “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco lotions, jewelry, hand bags , stained Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM glass and woodwork and other cre- or online www.djrocco.com. ative holiday gift ideas. The Woburn “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every Sons Of Italy Ladies Lodge has been Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio able to raise thousands of dollars over stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN the last several years to benefit their 1470 AM. many charities and especially for the “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” Woburn Scholarship fund. We are 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on hoping this year will be just as suc- WSRO 650 AM in Framingham cessful. Please stop by and visit our and online at www.wsro.com. many crafters and bring the kids “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday for some fun filled games while mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday you visit with the crafters on evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. November 20, 2010. For information www.dongiovannishow.com. call 781-405-6970. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Citrulo? Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio he’s being COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Berlusconi is embroiled in a new scandal arbitrarily NONNA LUCY’S TURKEY STUFFING with an underage girl. Berlusconi, 74, ad- punished at mitted that he ordered theft charges dropped home, he’s 2 large onions chopped 2 eggs slightly beaten against a then-17-year-old Moroccan belly more likely 3 celery stalks chopped 1 small French bread cubed dancer with the stage name “Ruby to become a 2 cans chicken broth 3/4 cup pignoli (pine nuts) Rubacuori.” Berlusconi falsely told Milan bully. Parents inevitably are a key factor, 2 chicken bouillon cubes 2 tbsp. grated Romano Cheese police that she was the granddaughter of since kids often ape what they see at home. 1 pound of white or brown 1/4 cup white wine the Egyptian president and her arrest would As a kindergarten teacher in New York City instant rice 4 tbsp. butter or margarine create an international incident. Opposing says, “The mean girls are often from mean 2 tbsp. chopped parsley Salt and pepper politicians have called for an investigation moms.” 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning into possible abuse of power. Meanwhile, Presidential stuff! John F. Kennedy could Rubacuori, who turned 18 this week, has read four newspapers in twenty minutes. One day earlier, cube bread and place in a paper bag to filled the tabloids with tales of her friend- Kennedy’s rocking chair was auctioned off dry, or slightly toast cubed bread and cool on day of stuffing ship with Berlusconi, who she says invited for $442,000. Lyndon B. Johnson was the preparation. her to parties for “bunga bunga” — an erotic first president of the United States to wear Use one can of chicken broth as the liquid for cooking ritual” that, she says, Berlusconi learned contact lenses. Jimmy Carter is a speed the instant rice and follow direction on package for cook- from Libyan leader Muammar al-Qaddafi. reader (two thousand words per minute). Bill ing time. When cooked, cover and set aside. Last year, Berlusconi’s wife divorced him Clinton was the first left-handed U.S. presi- Meanwhile melt butter or margarine in a large skillet. after he allegedly had a dalliance with an dent to serve two terms. Ronald Reagan Add chopped onion and celery. Stir and cook until onion is 18-year-old who called him “Papa.” married his first wife, Jane Wyman, at opaque. Remove from burner. Carefully add remaining can It has been said, that many a man finds Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, Califor- of chicken broth to the skillet. Return to burner and heat true happiness in marriage, but only nia. And Ronald Reagan was the only broth slowly. Add cubed bread to the broth and mix until all because his wife doesn’t watch him too divorced president, and he was the only bread is softened. If needed, add one chicken bouillon cube closely. president to be head of a labor union. Harry to one cup of boiling water. Dissolve bouillon cube and add Carlo Scostumato claims marriage often Truman’s middle name was just S and was gradually to bread as needed. changes a man’s taste: many a man likes not short for anything. His parents could Combine rice and softened bread in a large bowl. Add all married women except their wife. not decide between two different names parsley, poultry seasoning, grated cheese, wine, and pine Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, says, “First its beginning with S. When First Lady Eleanor nuts. Mix thoroughly. Salt to taste and store in refrigera- boy meets girl and then it’s man cheats Roosevelt received an alarming number of tor. When you are ready to bake the turkey, mix slightly wife.” threatening letters soon after her husband beaten eggs thoroughly into the stuffing before you fill the Time for some healthy advice! Eating became president at the height of the turkey cavity. Place stuffed turkey into a proper-size bak- strawberries daily could slash your risk of Depression, the Secret Service insisted ing pan and bake in preheated oven at 325°F until fork heart disease and stroke, say researchers. that she carry a pistol in her purse. And it tender. In the University of Oklahoma study, people was Theodore Roosevelt, who was the first Since my family enjoys having some stuffing baked sepa- who consumed three cups of fresh straw- to announce to the world that Maxwell House rately, I oil spray a 9" x 9" baking dish, or size needed to berries or four cups of a drink made from coffee is “Good to the last drop.” bake any remaining stuffing. Baste both turkey and the the freeze-dried fruit every day for two No dummies! More than 5,000 janitors separate pan of stuffing with turkey pan drippings. months enjoyed a 10 percent drop in cho- and 8,000 waiters and waitresses earned This recipe is for a fifteen-pound turkey. lesterol levels and a 20 percent drop in com- Ph.D.s or other doctorates before settling on NOTE: I remember the days, as a child, when I grated the pounds associated with heart disease. It is their current jobs. Overall, 17 million Ameri- cheese and chopped the onion and celery for my mother for her believed the benefits are thanks to an anti- cans who have completed college are em- turkey stuffing. My children, who called their maternal grand- oxidant called ellagic acid. ployed in jobs that do not require a bachelor’s mother “Nonna,” learned to prepare this same recipe by help- Wow! Just a few minutes of intense exer- degree. ing as I had done. Now we have another generation — my cise is better for you than a whole hour of Reminder! Women are better managers grandchildren — eager to follow in this tradition. running, a study reveals! Volunteers who than men! Proof? None of us would be here did one exercise for four minutes a day, five if it wasn’t for our mothers! They managed days a week for six weeks boosted aerobic to bring us into this world, fed us, kept us Vita can be reached at [email protected] capacity by 14% and anaerobic fitness by bodily clean, watched over our health, 28%. Explains expert Nick Grantham, “You dressed us, taught us on what was good do 20 seconds of an exercise like jumping and bad, helped with homework, inspired jacks, sit-ups or pushups, followed by 10 sec- us, read to us, kept the home clean, changed onds rest repeated eight times.” the bed sheets, etc. More proof? Most busi- Boston Harborside Home According to the knowledgeable Peter nesses have women as office managers. Beatrice of Swampscott, statistics show Enough said. Yes! Women are better what really happens if you exercise daily — managers! Joseph A. Langone you die healthier. For smokers! Smokers have more to fear The astute, attractive, Mona-Lisa than cancer and emphysema: People who 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 Cappuccio of East Boston, says the only smoke heavily in middle age are twice as 617-536-4110 draw-back about exercise is that it makes likely to develop Alzheimer’s or other kinds www.bostonharborsidehome.com you tired. of dementia later in life, scientists say. The noted computer consultant Paul J. Although smoking’s negative effects on the Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite Waters of Swampscott will be celebrating his heart and lungs are well-established, this Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca “big” birthday tomorrow, November 20th. was the first study to show the habit can Courtney A. Fitzgibbons Waters, a graduate of Northeastern Univer- also damage the brain. sity, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Time to do some show business reminisc- Science, looks like a teenager! The candles ing with the stately noted musicologist on his birthday cake will probably result in Albert Natale. Charlie Chaplin once entered A Service Family Afiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International the Swampscott fire department sending a his own look-a-like contest and came in 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 firefighter to help Paul distinguish the third. As a teenager, Tom Jones worked at candles! Seriously, happy birthday, Paul! construction by day and sang in pubs at Yes, the ageless-wonder, Paul J.Waters is night. Frank Sinatra had seriously been married to an attractive brilliant woman, considered for the part of Terry Malloy in 1st Generation Robyn. They are the parents of a handsome “On the Waterfront” (1954), a role that teenage son Kyle, and the family also in- won Marlon Brando an Oscar. Singer Pat Italian-American cludes a Chesapeake Bay retriever, Penny. Boone refused to kiss Shirley Jones while Bow wow! filming the movie “April Love” in 1957. Vita Orlando Sinopoli Heading for New York City? Bring your pet Bing Crosby’s favorite female vocalist was Shares with us along! New York City’s well-heeled dog own- Rosemary Clooney. Although cigarette-spon- ers can now bring their pets to a luxury spa sored radio programs were common in the a delightful recollection and nightclub for canines. The 13,000- 1940s, the longest lived was the American of her memories as a child square foot Fetch Club, in lower Manhat- Tobacco Company’s sponsorship of Kay tan, features an indoor lawn, a workout Kyser’s “College of Musical Knowledge” and growing up in room, massage and aromatherapy facilities, “Your Hit Parade.” On the success of the Boston’s “Little Italy” and a range of high-end snacks including Beatles, Paul McCartney was once quoted doggy sushi! At night, while their owners go as saying, “We have captured Liverpool. We and a collection of to a movie or dinner, member dogs can tap have captured London. It was like a mili- Italian family recipes their paws to the beat in a disco, complete tary campaign. We were out to capture the from the homeland. with a mirrored ball. “Dogs in the city are a world.” And Frankie Lane struggled for new breed,” said owner Peter Balestrieri. seventeen years before his first major hit, “They’ve become like humans.” “That’s My Desire,” which hit the top ten Great as Gifts Why do kids become bullies? In brief, nu- in 1947. And singer Connie Francis began FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM merous studies have been made to learn her career playing an accordion. One and in local bookstores — ask for why some kids become bullies. It’s mostly more time! Frankie Lane’s true name is Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN about power and status. A recent DePaul Francesco Paolo Lo Vecchio. Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN Univeristy study concluded that if a kid feels AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 Page 13

BAY STATE SKATING SCHOOL SKATING LESSONS Starting Friday, November 26th many Greater Boston Ice Skating Rinks are open for Public Skating including; Brookline/Cleveland Circle, Cambridge, Hyde Park/ Dedham, Medford Flynn, Medford LoConte, Newton- Brighton, Quincy, Somerville, South Boston, Waltham, West It was the beginning of Roxbury and Weymouth. September and I wanted to If you are a beginner or want to learn new skills using th plan a 25 anniversary party figure or hockey skates, join the Learn to Skate classes for my folks. I was 23 and was with Bay State Skating School. Classes are for children teaching days and playing (ages 4 ½ and up) and adults. For further information call music nights, so money 781-890-8480 or visit www.BayStateSkatingSchool.org. Gift wasn’t an issue. I spoke to Certificates available. Makes a great holiday gift! Uncle Nick about putting to- gether a surprise party and his comment was, “You con- • AARP (Continued from Page 1) centrate on the guest list, This just in, after pushing announced 11/5 they are and I will put the rest of it ObamaCare on the Ameri- raising their premiums together.” A few days later, can populace which resulted from 8% to 13 % next year. he called and asked me with fed up seniors tearing (information in part) Chris- to meet him at Blinstrub’s up their membership cards tian Seniors Association Supper Club on Broadway in by the thousands, and not a Comments send to South Boston at a point in moment too soon, AARP [email protected] time after school. He chose 25th Anniversary Party at Blinstrub’s Supper Club a day when neither of us October 25, 1961. Standing, left to right: Laura Jannini, was playing in the evening, Dr. Rose Jannini, Marie Beatrice, Jose Rindone, Mike • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) which would afford us enough Rindone, Anne Christoforo, John Christoforo, Libby time to meet without rush- Annese and Mary Dello Russo. Seated, left to right: Al the business world, or the First CEO of the year.” ing to get a plan into action. Beatrice, Louise Pepe, Ralph Pepe, Lou Contini, Dorothy liberal spend thrift, Barbara Californians, you certainly Before I go on, for you Contini, Nick Contini, Ninna Contini, Florence Cantillo Boxer? The answer is, as missed a great opportunity to younger folk, Blinstrub’s was and John Christoforo, Jr. Sherlock always said, elect a governor that would typical of the entertainment Elementary Californians. attempt to cut waste and concepts of the day. It had a relatives and friends of my proached, everyone stood up The situation with Meg costs in state government. restaurant/nightclub atmo- folks. I had to pick and and yelled, “Surprise!” Well, Whitman, The president Now you are stuck with sphere and featured the top choose because I had a bud- the party was on; it began and chief executive officer the big spenders, Brown names in entertainment in get to consider and didn’t with a cocktail salute to (CEO) of eBay had a similar and Boxer. When the inevi- the country. Places like want to go into hock. I lucked my folks and then dinner. background to Ms. Fiorina. table crash happens, I hope Blinstrub’s were found in out in that everyone that Right after the dishes were “CBS MarketWatch Names the new Tea Party Congress major cities all over the I included was able to attend. cleared the entertainment eBay’s Meg Whitman as its refuses to bail you out. country. There was the Latin After my list was complete, started, first a comedian Quarter in New York, the I headed home and told my came on and did his routine. LAW OFFICES OF Copacabana in New York, folks that I had booked a I believe it was a local the Coconut Grove in Holly- table for three at Blinstrub’s entertainer named Teddy wood, the Copa at the Sands on the night of their anni- English who worked the FRANK J. CIANO Hotel in Las Vegas, and back versary. I added that, see- night clubs in and around GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW home, Caesar’s Monticello in ing the entertainment was Boston. Following him was Framingham. They all fea- Sammy Davis Jr., I could Sammy Davis Jr. He per- DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS tured decent food, good dance only get a small table. They formed for about an hour and CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. bands, top singers, dancers, were OK with this and I a half and made mention of 617-354-9400 comedians and actors that was set to go, with only one my folks anniversary to the money could buy. problem. audience who gave them a Si Parla Italiano Uncle Nick brought me to Babbononno had not gone round of applause as they 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 meet Stanley Blinstrub, the to any social function since stood up in recognition. owner of the club that bore Nanna died three years The evening finally came his name. He was an elderly earlier. He was from the old to an end and Uncle Nick gentleman had started from school and wore a black arm and I headed to the kitchen NOBILE INSURANCE scratch and built his South band for a year and a black where Mr. Blinstrub had ALBANO F. PONTE, CEP Boston establishment into tie for the rest of his life. an old couch positioned so a nationally recognized hot That’s the way it was, he he could relax and keep an Financial and Estate Planning spot. My uncle did the talk- never stopped mourning. I eye on what was going on. Email [email protected] ing and Blinstrub took men- tried to convince him that I asked him for the bill and Phone 617-320-0022 tal notes. When it was my the event was something he asked if I had tipped the MICHAEL F. NOBILE, CPCU turn, I described what I had special and he replied, wait staff who served us ARLINGTON BOSTON in mind. Blinstrub pieced “Jenny, you make-a da nyza during the evening. I told everything together and timba foh you mutha eh him that I took care 148A Massachusetts Avenue 30 Prince Street then told us that he would fatha, ma I canna no go. of them and he added, “Well, Arlington, MA 02474 Boston, MA 02113 have the center stage table Sinza Nanna die, I stay inna then you’ve paid your bill.” As (781) 646-1200 (617) 523-6766 set up for about 20 to 25 da houza, capice?” I didn’t a favor to Uncle Nick and Fax (781) 646-1148 MEDFORD Fax (617) 523-0078 people and each person want to force him to break in recognition of my folks, 39 Salem Street could order off the menu in- his ancient tradition and I the evening was on him. I Medford, MA 02155 stead of the usual package backed off. thanked Mr. Blinstrub and (781) 395-4200 where everyone had to eat When October 21 arrived, was almost in tears. Just Fax (781) 391-8493 the same type of dinner. my folks had a birthday then, my father came into Let me first mention how party for me. Our top floor the kitchen. Blinstrub the tables were arranged. flat at 74 Eutaw Street in shook hands with Dad and Tables for groups were ar- East Boston was filled with said, “Johnny, you’ve got Ristorante ranged perpendicular to the relatives and friends who quite a kid, here. He even stage and the center tables came to wish me well as looks like you. I hope every- were usually reserved for I turned 23 and dine on one enjoyed themselves.” Since 1976 the high rollers. I was just Italian and Chinese food, Dad was humbled and starting out in life and felt both served buffet style. Four thanked his benefactor for in Boston’s North End honored. Mr. Blinstrub knew days later it was my turn the evening and we left. I is serving my father as he played to celebrate my folks 25th. I would repeat this type of with Mike Gaylord, Tony had told all of the guests to evening twice more. I had a COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZERS Bruno, and the house bands be at Blinstrub’s at a par- surprise 40th for my folks at that worked the club back in ticular point in time as I Polcari’s in the North End at Our Bar the day. He also had dealings wanted everyone there and a 50th at a function with the purchase of any adult beverage with Uncle Nick who was the when I brought my folks in facility in Cambridge. They between 5 PM and 7 PM and 9:30 PM until close. vice president of the Musi- to be surprised. My mother were great times, but noth- cians’ Union and handled couldn’t understand why ing ever came close to that Stop by and Enjoy Our Lighter Bar Menu the contracts between in- Babbononno seemed to be so 25th anniversary party at coming entertainment and happy and smiley when we Blinsturbs, back in the day. Have Villa Francesca the people in Boston that left the house. She chalked As I look back at the pic- host your next special event! hired them. it up to an extra glass of ture that was taken of the Come see, smell, taste and experience what The date was set and it was homemade wine and let it go guests at the party, the only Ristorante Villa Francesca is cooking up for you. to be my folk’s exact anni- at that. ones left alive are Uncle versary, October the 25th. When we arrived at the Gino, my mother’s youngest That night, I headed to a supper club, the maitre-d brother, and his wife Aunt 150 RICHMOND STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS friend’s apartment and be- escorted us to the designated Ninna and, oh yeah, yours 617- 367-2948 ristorantevillafrancesca.com gan making phone calls to table, and as my folks ap- truly. GOD BLESS AMERICA Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The time has come, the walrus said, • Saint Elizabeth (Continued from Page 6) of Hungary in the affairs of Third Order of Saint Francis, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS the empire. In 1226, while she was among the first ter- of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings Ludwig was in Italy attend- tiaries of Germany. She by Sal Giarratani ing the Diet at Cremona on then built the Franciscan behalf of the emperor and hospital at Marburg and de- MUSIC BY DOM AND SAL Parish and St. Philip’s Par- the act serving out the spa- the empire, floods and fam- voted herself to the care of I bumped into Dominic ish home sweet home. If you ghetti to his boss’s hungry ine broke out in Thuringia, the sick. She died at the age Petrosino the other day at ask, WHERE ARE THEY constituents. Elizabeth assumed control of of 24 in 1231. Pilgrimages to the Elite in Day Square at NOW? Every first Saturday of PATTY TOSCANO affairs, distributed alms in her grave began almost im- breakfast time. I was read- November they’re at the WILL BE MISSED all parts of the territory of mediately where many ing the advertisement for an Sons of Italy reliving old The family, friends and all her husband, giving even miracles involving the sick upcoming “Beowolfe” show times. who she helped over the state robes and royal arti- took place. and Dom said it was his NEW TALKING HEADS years were shocked to hear facts to the poor. In order to At Pentecost on May 28, group. We talked about Joe Malone and funnyman of the passing of Patty care personally for the sick 1235, Saint Elizabeth, one of good old rock and roll, the Steve Sweeney are hosting Toscano. She unexpectedly she built below the castle the greatest women of the Beatles and songs from a brand-new radio talk show, passed away in sleep at Warburg a hospital with German Middle Ages was the 60s and 70s. He said on WATD-95.9FM down in home in Saugus at age 63. twenty-eight beds and vis- canonized by Pope Gregory I like hearing “Beowolfe” Marshfield on the South Patty moved to Saugus but ited the patients daily to at- IX at Perugia. Her feast day do their thing. I mentioned Shore. It will run Tuesday she always “lived” for East tend to their needs; at the is celebrated on November to him that I once was a nights from 6:15pm until Boston. She worked many same time she aided nine 17th. drummer in a Roxbury 8:00pm. The new show will years with the North Suffolk hundred poor daily. Ludwig band by the name of “The focus on news, politics and Mental Health Association on his return confirmed all LEGAL NOTICE Silent Sirs,” which played entertainment. where as a recovery support she had done. While on a Commonwealth of Massachusetts what Beowolfe now calls xHAPPY ANNIVERSARY specialist for the Maverick The Trial Court Crusade with Emperor Middlesex Probate and Family Court oldies. TIME team. It is difficult to see Frederick II in Palestine, 208 Cambridge Street Good music is always good On November 18 at the someone die so unexpect- Ludwig died on September Cambridge, MA 02141 music no matter who it is. Fairmont Battery Wharf edly and Patty wasn’t that 11, 1227. The news did not Docket No. MI10D4486DR You never know who you’ll there will be a community old. However, I truly believe reach Elizabeth until Octo- ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING bump into at the Elite celebration in honor of the we are all given time by ber, just after she had given counter, eh? 115th anniversary of the God as a gift to help others. AYALEW TEFERA birth to her third child. vs. ROXBURY founding of the North End’s It is also a truism that it It was in 1221 that the ASTER ABEBE NEIGHBORHOOD REUNION St. John’s School, which isn’t how long we live but Franciscans made their first Upon motion of plaintiff for an order Once again on the first opened just one year before how well we live. Patty lived permanent settlement in directing the defendant, to appear, plead, or answer, in accordance with Saturday, the annual Rox- the Post-Gazette newspaper her life well. Sadly, all who Germany. With the aid of Mass.R.Civ.P./Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P Rule 4, it bury Neighborhood Reunion was founded. My father, knew her didn’t have time Elizabeth the Franciscans in appearing to the court that this is an action was held for the second uncles and aunt grew up in to say good-bye. 1225 founded a monastery for Divorce 1B. Pursuant to Supplemental Probate Court year in a roll at the Quincy Sacred Heart Parish as well Like Patty, my brother in Eisenach. Elizabeth left Rule 411, an Automatic Restraining Order Sons of Italy Hall on Quarry as my cousins in the Dominic passed away in his the court at Warburg, made has been entered against the above named Street and once again every- Assenza family from Fleet sleep back in 2007 and he parties. Defendant cannot be found within arrangements for the care the Commonwealth and his/her present one attending had a great Street went to Saint John’s was just 56 years old. Her of her children, and in 1228 whereabouts are unknown. Personal time catching up on the old School. In 1953, I started family is heartbroken like became a member of the service on defendant is therefore not days of our youth back in the kindergarten there before mine was but we keep the practicable, and defendant has not voluntarily appeared in this action. forties, fifties and sixties. my father moved our family memory of loved ones who go It is Ordered that defendant is directed Once again the evening was to Lower Roxbury. before us alive by remember- Small Ads to appear, plead, answer, or otherwise fun-filled. A great buffet din- SALESIANS SUPPER ing how they lived rather move with respect to the complaint herein on or before December 23, 2010. ner and great live music GREAT TRADITION than the circumstances of If you fail to do so this Court will proceed from “Little Paul and the According to Renee Landry their death. May Patty’s soul Get Big Results to a hearing and adjudication of this matter. fabulous Colleen. Close your down at the Salesians Boys rest in peace. Her work here WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, For more information, Justice of Probate and Family Court. eyes and it was 1959 again. & Girls Club in East Boston, was done. call 617-227-8929. Date: November 4, 2010 At least that came to mind the annual Spaghetti Supper GETTING THEM Run date: 11/19/10 for me. held this year on November TO THEIR GOAL This year like clockwork, 5 was a huge success as Members of the Nazzaro Francis X. Murphy Sr., 89, usual. It was well attended Community Center’s Teen MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY showed up. He not only is the and there was enough pasta Program under the direction NOTICE TO TRADE CONTRACTORS oldest living resident of old to feed an army or two. This of Roseann Romano spent REQUEST FOR TRADE CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS Orchard Park but he is also event has become a look- October planning a fund- The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from TRADE CONTRACTORS interested in performing work for MPA PROJECT NO. L269-C1-1, DESIGN PACKAGE a WWII hero and survivor of forward-to annual event. raiser for the “Susan G. NO. 1 (DP#1), LOGAN CONRAC SWSA ENABLING PROJECTS, SITEWORK AND SERVICE BUILDINGS D-Day and Omaha Beach. Kudos go out to Father John Komen Passionately Pink for FOR RENTAL CAR FACILITIES, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, The party started at 7pm and Nazzaro for all his hard work the Cure” campaign to help MASSSACHUSETTS. The Authority is seeking Qualification Statements from Trade Contractors who didn’t end until the stroke of and efforts in making this take on breast cancer. The have a demonstrated experience in the construction and implementation of similar work in terms of scale and complexity as required for this project at Logan Airport in East Boston. In accordance midnight. club the best in the city. group has a goal of $3,000 with Massachusetts construction manager at-risk requirements, MGL Chapter 149A, Section 44F, Old Roxbury lives on in the Even Mike Sulprizio and Rep- hosting various events. If Qualification Statements are being requested from trade contractors capable of performing the following hearts and minds of all of resentative Carlo Basile’s you would like to help them classes of work:. (a) masonry; (b) miscellaneous and ornamental iron; (c) waterproofing, damp- proofing and caulking; (d) roofing and flashing; (e) glass and glazing; (f) resilient flooring; (g) painting; us who called St. Patrick’s State House office got into reach their goal of $3,000, (h) plumbing; (j) HVAC; (k) electrical. you can bring your dona- The total estimated cost of the Project is approximately $13,750,000 and the construction duration is tions to the Nazzaro Com- approximately nine (9) months. The estimated value of work to be performed by trade contractors is as — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — munity Center or mail follows: THE checks to 30 North Bennet • Masonry - $1,180,000 Street, Boston, MA 02113 • Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron - $360,000 made out to the Susan G. • Waterproofing, damp-proofing & caulking - $80,000 Johnny Christy • Roofing and Flashing - $580,000 Komen Foundation. The • Glass and Glazing - $140,000 Nazzaro teams will be • Resilient Flooring - $150,000 forever grateful for your • Painting - $120,000 Orchestra • Plumbing - $920,000 help. • HVAC - $930,000 • Electrical - $1,575,000 MUSIC FOR ALL Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony The Authority is implementing this project in accordance with MGL Chapter 149A, Sections 1 thru 13. "Blessed be God in His Angels This selection of trade contractors conforms to MGL Chapter 149A, Section 8, subsections (b) to (k) OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 andinHisSaints" inclusive. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be utilized to prequalify trade contractors capable O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of and experienced in the construction of parking structures. The Authority shall utilize a two-step process Saints, your love for God and Charity including the prequalification of trade contractors based on an evaluation of the Statement of for His creatures, made you worthy, Qualifications received in response to this solicitation, followed by an Invitation to Bidders that will only when on earth, to possess miraculous be issued to the prequalified trade contractors. A Prequalification Committee consisting of four powers. Encouraged by this thought, I representatives, one each from the Designer and the CM at Risk and two Massport staff. This POST-GAZETTE implore you to obtain for me (request). Prequalification Committee will be conducting a qualifications-based evaluation of submittals received O gentle and loving St. Anthony, from interested trade contractors in order to identify prequalified trade contractors who will be invited EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE whose heart was ever full of human to respond to a written Invitation to Bidders. Please note that the Authority is not utilizing this process sympathy, whisper my petition into to prequalify subcontractors who are not trade contractors which shall be done separately in accordance the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who with MGL C149A, Section 8, subsection (j). lovedtobefoldedinyourarms;and IS NOW OPEN the gratitude of my heart will ever be Qualification Statements shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria; (1) Management yours. Amen. L.C. Experience; (2) Project References including a Public Project Record and (3) Capacity to Complete MARIE MATARESE including a demonstration that the contractor has the financial stability and long-term viability to successfully implement the Project. A Supplemental Information Package that discusses these Evaluation 35 Bennington Street, East Boston Criteria and the Prequalification Process in more detail as well as any other requirements for the Qualification Statements will be available to interested parties beginning Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 617.227.8929 by contacting Colleen LaGrasso at [email protected]. MON. and TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. Your Ad Seven (7) copies of a bound document each limited to 20 sheets (40 pages), exclusive of covers and dividers and resumes, which shall be limited to one page, shall be printed on both sides of the sheet THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. (8 ½” x 11”) and shall be addressed to Mr. Houssam H. Sleiman, P.E., CCM, Director of Capital Could Go Programs and Environmental Affairs, and received no later than 12 Noon, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submittal that exceeds the page limit set here ACCEPTING Advertisements Here or that is not received in the Capital Programs Department by the above deadline shall be rejected as non-responsive. For information General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals Questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to Ms. Catherine Wetherell, Deputy Director, Capital Memorials • Legals about advertising in Programs and Environmental Affairs, at 617-568-3501 or via email at [email protected]. the Post-Gazette, MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE call 617-227-8929. THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 11/19/10 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts EXTRA Innings The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court by Sal Giarratani 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI10P5256EA Docket No. MI10P5266EA Dave Ortiz the only manager to lead two announced that senior base- In the Estate of In the Estate of Gets the Option franchises in career wins. ball advisor Don Zimmer will IRENE M WHELTON RICHARD F PARENT Red Sox slugger David Anderson had 2,194 wins. be back in 2011. Late of DRACUT, MA 01826 Late of WILMINGTON, MA 01887 Ortiz just re-upped for 2011. He is sixth on the all time Next season will mark his Date of Death July 7, 2010 Date of Death July 23, 2010 He was seeking a multi- career list. He won 863 63rd year in professional NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NOTICE OF PETITION FOR year deal but it didn’t hap- games with the Reds in nine baseball overall. APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above pen. Theo and the Sox picked years and 1,331 in 17 sea- captioned estate, a petition has been captioned estate, a petition has been up Big Papi’s option at $12.5 sons with the Tigers. He was Artie Wilson presented requesting that JAMES presented requesting that GAIL A MOORE Ran Out of Luck in Majors WHELTON of Dracut, MA or some other suit- of Wilmington, MA and JEAN L KIMBALL of million. Seems he’ll be year inducted into the Hall of able person be appointed administrator of Tavares, FL or some other suitable person to year from this point in Fame in 2000 and his Artie Wilson was one of the said estate to serve Without Surety. be appointed administrator of said estate to time. He supposedly turns 35 Cooperstown plaque reads, great shortstops of the Negro IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, serve Without Surety. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, years old on November 18, “Revered and treasured by baseball leagues. He passed A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE but some people think he his players for his humility, away recently at 90 years of AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT might even be older. At this humanity, eternal opti- age. In 1948, he batted .402 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN DECEMBER 6, 2010. O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON time, I think it was a good mism, and knowledge of the for the Birmingham Black WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, DECEMBER 7, 2010. deal for both sides. game.” Barons in the Negro Ameri- First Justice of this Court. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer can League. He played five Date: November 8, 2010 First Justice of this Court. Sparky Anderson Al Kaline said, “Sparky was years for Birmingham and Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Date: November 9, 2010 Led Big Red Machine one of the greatest people I was so good at hitting to the Run date: 11/19/10 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Sparky Anderson was a met in baseball.” opposite field, he was given Run date: 11/19/10 big unknown when the Cin- He was a leader to his the Wilson Shift treatment. cinnati Reds named him players both on and off the They opened up left field LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE team manager in 1970 but field. He was an incredible for him despite missing by the time he retired, his person, and I cherish the part of his right thumb. He Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court teams won three World time I was able to spend with twice led his league in bat- Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Series, two with Cincinnati him.” ting and became a mentor to 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street and one with the Detroit What many folks don’t a young future Hall of Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Tigers. He was the first even remember is that he Famer, Willie Mays. This Docket No. MI10P5274EA Docket No. MI10P5373EA manager to win the World actually played major league lefty, known for his speed, In the Estate of In the Estate of ELAINE C CURRO CAROLYN B THOMAS Series in both leagues and baseball. At 5 foot nine and was a great leadoff player and Late of WOBURN, MA 01801 Late of NEWTON, MA 02460-0007 170 pounds, he spent a could hit well to the opposite Date of Death September 10, 2010 Date of Death October 23, 2010 LEGAL NOTICE single season with the field. All three outfielder NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION Phillies in 1959. He hit an usually gave him the shift FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL Commonwealth of Massachusetts To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above The Trial Court unforgettable .218 with 34 treatment guarding center captioned estate, a petition has been captioned estate, a petition has been Middlesex Probate and Family Court RBIs. He went back to the to right and not worrying presented requesting that a document presented requesting that a document pur- 208 Cambridge Street minors to manage and was about left field. His highest purporting to be the last will of said porting to be the last will and first codicil of Cambridge, MA 02141 decedent be proved and allowed and that said decedent be proved and allowed and Docket No. MI10P5272EA a coach with the Padres be- average of .402 was the last that ROBERT ROGERS of Houston, TX be fore becoming the Reds time any professional base- DIANE N PRICE of Burlington, MA be In the Estate of appointed executor/trix, named in the will to appointed executor/trix, named in the will to J. LAWRENCE LORD manager in 1970 to begin ball player broke the .400 serve Without Surety. serve Without Surety. Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02472 IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, his Hall of Fame career as barrier. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Date of Death August 30, 2010 manager. In 1949, he was signed A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT NOTICE OF PETITION As Dave Anderson the NY by the Cleveland Indians AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN FOR PROBATE OF WILL O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON To all persons interested in the above Times recently wrote, “Yes, and sent to the San Diego DECEMBER 7, 2010. DECEMBER 13, 2010. captioned estate, a petition has been his nickname was Sparky, Padres in the Triple A Pacific In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit presented requesting that a document but he really was a bonfire Coast League where he led of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific purporting to be the last will of said facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection decedent be proved and allowed and who sometimes burst into a that league in batting with is based, within (30) days after the return is based, within (30) days after the return that LORRAINE LORD BLOOMER of three-alarm blaze.” a .348 average. The fol- day (or such other time as the court, on day (or such other time as the court, on Wellesley Hills, MA be appointed executor/ lowing year, he hit .312. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss VINCENZO DIGANGI, TELLS IT LIKE IT IS Why Hasn’t Tony DeMarco Been Inducted Alongside Hall of Fame Inducted Partner Carmen Basilio? ALL OUTDOORS — For the cover the expenses related to EDWIN “LA BOMBA” RODRIQUEZ second year in a row a team the basketball operations” Lead Dancer Dances with Stars and “Wins!” named the Bruins will take while local ownership “main- MANAGERS AND TRAINERS When They’re Great — They’re the Best! part in an outdoor profes- tain responsibility for off-court 1959 with Gene Fullmer. sional hockey game in New business operations.” Only one of these fights England. Thus, according to the was labeled “Fight of the February 19 is the date that Springfield Republican, while Century. That fight was be- the Providence Bruins, the the Armor will be an outright tween Tony DeMarco and American Hockey League af- affiliate of the Nets, local Carmen Basilio. Both Sugar filiate of the team that graces ownership will control promo- Ray Robinson and Gene the ice on Causeway Street, tions, ticket sales and mar- Fullmer are deservingly in will go against the Connecti- keting, among other activi- the Hall of Fame. I just can- cut Whale at Rentschler Sta- ties. Currently the Rio not understand why the co- dium in East Hartford, CT. Grande Valley Vipers have companions of the Fight of That facility is the home such a relationship with the the 20th Century inducted field of the UConn Huskies Houston Rockets. Three NBA alongside one another? They football team and has a seat- teams — the L.A. Lakers, San both participated in the same ing capacity of 40,000. The Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma fight. How can one fight a Whale, who for years were City Thunder — own their vicious prolonged war with- known as the Hartford Wolf own D-League affiliates. A line-up of tough fighters in Carmen Basilio, Tinker out having equally tenacious Pack, will be attempting to TIM THOMAS — He is hot- Picot, Tony DeMarco and Charles “Babe” Wood. opposition? I don’t get it. break the AHL single game ter than beach sand on the They both made it the Fight attendance record set last Fourth of July right now. Vincenzo DiGangi says, defeated Iran Barkley and of the Century. “Ding!” Get year in upstate New York When Double T made 28 Boxing champion Tony won the WBC Middleweight my drift? Only one of the two when the Syracuse Crunch saves en route to a 3-0 win DeMarco is getting the rec- Championship of the World. participants of the fight of the defeated the Binghamton over the New Jersey Devils ognition he deserves finally. More on Vincenzo DiGangi 20th Century gets inducted. Senators by a 2-1 score at the on Military Appreciation Thanks to the effort of bril- in upcoming issues. He’s a Why not the other? How does New York State Fairgrounds Night, it was his fourth shut- liant strategist and boxing very intelligent man. Tony that happen? I look at it this before 21,508 fans. out of the young season and guru Vincenzo DiGangi, DeMarco, is thought of highly way, if you fight to your best Syracuse Crunch execu- the 21st of his career — as well things are on the upbeat by the boxing world, espe- versus another rough and tives apparently feel that as the team’s fourth blank- for Welterweight Champion cially in New England. tough fighter that is fighting breaking the current atten- ing of an opponent in the 15 Tony DeMarco. Mr. DiGangi I’m at a Ring 4 Pugs’ Lun- their best and wins that is dance record is a foregone games the B’s had played to says, he befriended DeMarco cheon. A brilliant time put on the way you get the “Fight of conclusion. According to that point in the season. over two decades ago on the by Pug Ring Leader Tommy the 20th Century!” Tell me, the Syracuse Post-Standard, And get this. It was the fast- streets of the North End. In a Martini of Stoughton. This is am I missing something? Crunch owner Howard Dolgon est four shutouts by a Boston recent interview Mr. DiGangi a great gathering of alumni. Didn’t they both bring each is already in preliminary goaltender since Terry said, he became aware that Their topic of conversation other to the level that they discussions with Syracuse Sawchuk had four in the Tony was not recognized as was World Champion great both achieved? As the song University officials concern- team’s first 15 games way he should be. Tony DeMarco Tony DeMarco. He should be goes, “You can’t have one ing the possibility of having back in the 1955-1956 sea- has written “Nardo” a great inducted into the Canastota without the other.” 1955 the Crunch play an AHL game son. Wow. book waiting to be published. New York World Boxing Hall Fight of the Year and the in the 50,000 seat Carrier There have been four shut- Mr. DiGangi says that since of Fame. Tony DeMarco is in Fight of the 20th Century. Dome sometime during the outs in the early going Tony was finding it hard to the California World Boxing Super Middleweight Edwin 2011-2012 season. in more recent times. But get his life story published, Hall of Fame. Our compli- “La Bomba” Rodriguez 17-0, While such a game would those were achieved via two he went to work. Mr. DiGangi ments to the West Coast. I 13 KO’s of Worcester, comes not be an outdoor one, a sell- goaltenders. Byron Dafoe (3) advised me that he was very sat and listened with an open through with another big out would once again give and Rob Tallas (1) combined instrumental in the career of ear. It makes sense to me. I win. To me his biggest, most the Crunch the single game for four in the first 14 games World Champion great do consider Carmen Basilio impressionable. He scored a attendance record, which of the 1998-1999 season. Roberto “Manos de Piedra” one of the toughest fighters ninth round stoppage of the franchise really wants The superb performances Duran, back in the 1980’s. in world boxing history. James McGirt Jr. 22-3-1, 11 to keep. The only logistical of Thomas have enabled the Vincenzo says that he helped Just as I think of World KO’s in North Dakota. Relent- issue would be blocking B’s to lead the entire NHL in Duran resurrect his career. Champion Tony DeMarco. less lead dancer La Bomba enough time around the one of the most crucial sta- Vincenzo relays that pro- Remember the Fight of the Rodriquez, danced to victory Syracuse University men’s tistical categories — fewest moter Mike Acri said, “You 20th Century was between this night and “Wins!” and women’s basketball goals allowed. As of November (Vincenzo) not only revived Tony DeMarco and Carmen We have had many great schedules to enable the rink 17, the Bruins had allowed his boxing career, you lifted Basilio. “Right!” Carmen managers and trainers from to be put in, have the game only 29 goals up to that point Roberto out of the casket” Basilio fought five fights of the area. What do I see as and then have it taken out. in the season, the only team for the February 24, 1989 the year in the 1950’s. In great ingredients of the great Interestingly, the university to still be under 30 at that bout. Mr. DiGangi says he 1955 Tony DeMarco II, 1956 trainers? I personally have itself only has a women’s juncture. guided Roberto “Manos de Johnny Saxton II, 1957, 1958 had a few: Charles “Babe” hockey team. That squad The goaltending has el- Piedra” Duran, where he Sugar Ray Robinson and in Wood, World Champion plays its games in a facility evated the Bruins to second Paul Pender, Al Sacramone, about the size of an average place in the Atlantic Division Bucky Vincent and Vinnie public rink. behind Montreal and kept Vecchione. I’ve worked with If such a game were an at- them competitive with the and seen other great boxing tendance success, one could rest of the Eastern Confer- “The Esquire Club” trainers. As a sparring part- foresee games in other ence as well. ner several times for World domed stadiums around the Much of that credit can Champion great Marvelous country. The NCAA Frozen go to Thomas, who had a 297 LEE BURBANK HIGHWAY, REVERE Marvin Hagler, I had the Four was played in one (Ford sterling 9-1-0 record through 781-284-9650 opportunity to see Goody Field in Detroit) last April. the middle of November and “family owned restaurant” Petronelli and Pat Petronelli One wonders if the Stanley possessed an excellent 1.31 first hand. “Wow!” In analyz- Cup might someday come to goals against average, second NOW SERVING ing all, I see many important be played in a domed sta- best in the league. He was ingredients that make them dium. When the possibility also first in the NHL in save Pulled Pork & Pulled Chicken Pizza great trainers: their experi- exists to make money in percentage at .960. ence, patience, ability to sports, anything can happen. When you add in the ca- • Smoked Ribs analyze and decipher their FROM THREE TO ONE — pable backup performances of Smoked Pulled Pork and Chicken Sandwiches pupil, their ability to do so There’s going to be a reduc- Tuukka Rask, you have a with opposition, confidence tion in the number of NBA powerful 1-2 combination Variety of Pizza in analysis and loyalty to teams associated with the in net that should serve Barbecue • Lamb • Steak • Sausage • Chicken their fighter. Their caring Springfield franchise in the the Bruins well come playoff and the act of doing the right NBA Developmental League time next spring — if both Salads “The Best in Town” thing. Another quality that starting next season. remain free of significant is essential is the develop- Currently the Springfield injuries. ment of “trust!” These are Armor has agreements with A DAY BY WHICH TO MEA- “Monday Night Football Special” things that should be in a the New York Knicks, the SURE — Coach Julien has fighters thinking when turn- Philadelphia 76ers and the stated that one important FREE Pizza & Buffalo Wings ing professional. Success New Jersey Nets. But start- moment in time is how the and financial gains are ing next season the Spring- teams stand on Thanksgiv- 8-11 p.m. (in house only) inspirational factors to field team will become the ing Day. He says that is a Restaurant Hours 7 days wk. - Monday - Friday 4-10 p.m. a fighters psychology and sole affiliate of the Nets. Un- pretty good indication of how Saturday - Sunday 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. motivation. A trainer and der a so-called hybrid ar- teams will line up at the end Full Service Bar available manager wants of seeing rangement, the Nets will, ac- of the regular season. Let’s 10 a.m. - 1 a.m. 7 days wk. their protégées win? That’s cording to a press release, keep a copy of the standings the answer. “assume control over and and see how things turn out.