VOL. 115 - NO. 47 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 $.30 A COPY Joey McIntyre and Siobhan Magnus to Perform at Boston Common Tree Lighting Also Featuring Radio City Rockettes, Rockapella, Boston Ballet, and More! media sponsors WCVB-TV and Mike Addams, and saxo- The Skating Club of Boston. Channel 5, MAGIC 106.7 FM, phonist Grace Kelly. Refreshments and fun give- the Boston Globe, and the The lighting of the trees on aways will be provided by in- Boston Herald. the Common is made pos- kind sponsors Dunkin’ The holiday decorations sible through the generosity Donuts, HP Hood LLC, throughout Boston Common of Mrs. Maureen Egan with Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, and the Public Garden, additional support provided Nantucket Nectars, and including the Nova Scotia by the Greater Boston Con- Province of Nova Scotia Christmas tree, a 45-foot vention and Visitors Bu- maple producers. white spruce donated by Ken reau, United States Senator This is the 40th year that and Donna Spinney of Cen- John Kerry, Emmanuel Col- Nova Scotia has given a tree tral Argyle, Nova Scotia, will lege, Boston Ballet, and con- to the people of Boston as light up in sequence when tributions from other indi- thanks for relief efforts fol- Mayor Menino throws the viduals and institutions. The lowing the December 6, switch with Santa Claus. annual holiday display in- 1917, explosion of a muni- Joining Mayor Menino will cludes the official Christmas tions ship in Halifax Harbor. be Deputy Premier of Nova tree and trees throughout Within 24 hours of the dis- Siobhan Magnus Scotia the Honourable Frank Boston Common with ten ad- aster a train loaded with Corbett and members of the ditional trees around the supplies and emergency Royal Canadian Mounted skating rink sponsored by personnel was making its (Continued on Page 14) Police. The show will close Joey McIntyre with a pyrotechnic display by The City of Boston’s 70th Pyrospectaculars, Inc. Annual Official Tree Light- WCVB TV’s Anthony ing comes to Boston Com- Everett and JC Monahan will Buon Natale mon on Thursday, December host Channel 5’s live broad- 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. cast of the event beginning The celebration is hosted by at 7 p.m. which will feature NORTH END ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Mayor Thomas M. Menino, New Kid on the Block Joey presents the the Boston Parks and Recre- McIntyre, American Idol st ation Department, title spon- finalist Siobhan Magnus, the 41 Annual sor the Province of Nova Radio City Rockettes, Rocka- Scotia, supporting sponsors pella, the Boston Ballet, the the Boston Pops, Distrigas/ Boston Children’s Choir, 2011 NORTH END GDF SUEZ, and JetBlue, and MAGIC 106.7’s Nancy Quill CHRISTMAS PARADE News Briefs SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2011 - 1:00 P.M. by Sal Giarratani
Cain Truly not Ready and Able to Serve It is time for Herman Cain to fold up his “Occupy the Oval Office” campaign. He truly is a member of the 99 percent who don’t belong in this year’s race. As far as Rick Perry goes, his Gomer Pyle routine has worn out its usefulness. Go back to Austin, Texas. Michele Bachmann has fallen be- hind Ron Paul in the polls which is good for Paul and only Paul. Mitt Romney looks like he may be the last candidate standing, but when it comes to getting Obama out of office he looks like the ghost of either Bob Dole or John McCain. Both of whom were dead men walking back in 1996 and 2008 respectively. Newt Gingrich Moving Up but Who Cares Latest poll numbers show Newt Gingrich is inch- ing his way upwards in most polls. He’s either tied with Mitt or a close second. Many conservative Merry Christmas talk show hosts think Newt is the most intelli- SEE SANTA CLAUS ARRIVE AT NORTH END PARK gent and has the experience to be president. He is a top debater and could easily keep his own with BY HELICOPTER AT 1:00 P.M. anyone including President Barack Obama. How- In case of bad weather, Parade will be held the next Sunday, December 18th ever, I find him quite damaging with all that per- sonal baggage of his. I could never vote for a seem- IN ASSOCIATION WITH ingly arrogant know-it-all nor vote for somebody The Nazzaro Center • North End Against Drugs with his wife problems. The Republicans need a Mayor’s Offi ce of Arts, Tourism and Special Events (Continued on Page 14) Merry Christmas
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Res Publica by David Trumbull The Wheels on the Bus Go ‘Round and ‘Round On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists used airliners to attack the United States. On March 11, 2004, al-Qaeda- inspired terrorists set off a series of coordinated railway train HADRIAN’S TOMB, CASTEL SANT’ ANGELO bombings in Madrid, Spain. And, just before the busy Thanks- giving travel season this year, the Transportation Security Getting back from last Pope Gregory was walking II added the front loggia, Administration warned U.S. police departments of a cred- week’s issue to a serious barefooted as he was con- Pope Leo X erected a Chapel ible threat of terrorist attacks on city buses. Yes, according note and showing all due ducting a penitential pro- here, and Pope Clement X to Fox News, intelligence garnered from Osama bin Laden’s respect to this most gifted cession through the streets remained in safety within its compound in Pakistan shows the al-Qaeda leader was con- emperor, I must say there is of Rome to pray for the ces- massive walls during a sidering using buses as weapons. little doubt that the most sation of a plague which was seven month siege upon A decade ago al-Qaeda was — literally — flying high, and famous of all ancient Roman ravaging the city in 590 A.D. Rome. The tomb has been into some of the tallest buildings in America, symbols of tombs is the mausoleum He beheld a vision of Michael plundered by the Vandals American financial wealth. Now they are reduced to taking that Hadrian built for him- the Archangel sheathing his and the Goths, and its beau- the bus. What next? Thumbing a ride? Actually, thumbing a self and the succeeding sword while standing on the tiful statues were used as ride sounds more like the “Occupy” movement, which wants members of his family. He uppermost part of the mau- missiles from the parapets. everything, and now! – As long as somebody else pays for it. started construction on the soleum. This vision coin- It has been hammered by Humor — the capacity to laugh at our problems and even tomb himself in 130 A.D. but cided with the end of the all the machines of warfare, at our foes — sets us ordinary Americans apart from those it was completed a year after plague and the structure has despoiled by robbers, and — far too many of them — who are so earnest about their his death by Antoninus Pius. been called Castel Sant’ remodeled by engineers, grievances. Can you imagine al-Qaeda making jokes about The structure is almost 300 Angelo since that time. A during the past centuries. the “Great Satan?” And as for the crowd down in Dewey Square feet wide and over 150 feet covered passageway to the Majestically it stands today — I have never before seen a political gathering so devoid of high. The exterior face of Vatican was built by Pope overlooking the Tiber, one of any sign of humor. the entire structure, includ- Nicholas III in 1277, and this the great landmarks of the Beware of people who take their politics seriously. That’s ing a cone-shaped roof was permitted the tomb to be used city. Its history is almost the what gave us international socialism (Soviet Commies) and faced with white marble. by future popes as a place of history of Rome. national socialism (German Nazis). And both gave us the There were beautiful marble safety during the times when Although some writers, bloodiest century in the history of the human race. statues round the roof and the city was under siege. including myself, have cast Americans love political and topical humor. Many get their a bronze quadrigae (chariot The mausoleum has the shadow of suspicion on news from the Tonight Show monologue, Saturday Night Live, drawn by four horses abreast) always been used by the the manner of his accession the Daily Show, and Colbert Report — perhaps more than from at the summit. A central party in power as a strong- to the imperial throne and the “real” news. If that is true, then we are in good company. chamber held the sarcopha- hold. At least one pope and upon a small portion of his The ancient Athenians’ often held up as an example of the gus (stone coffin) of Hadrian; many others were murdered moral character, Hadrian’s most perfectly engaged citizens in a Democracy, got their its base was later destroyed within its walls. Antonio death marked the passing of current events and news from the bawdy comedies of by fire and the lid is now da Sangallo designed the one of the most versatile and Aristophanes. used as a fountain in the octagonal dungeons, which gifted figures in all of Roman Recently I was in Washington, D.C. and had the opportunity Baptistry of St. Peter’s were added to the corners of history. Good show Publius! to see the Library of Congress exhibit Hope for America: Per- Basilica in Rome. the lower floors. Pope Julius NEXT WEEK: Antoninus Pius formers, Politics and Pop Culture. The exhibit focuses on the careers of Bob Hope and other entertainers who chose to involve themselves in the political climate of their times. ® The funny men and women featured in the exhibit served THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION WILL party, cause, and country and in the end made a difference in the political life of the nation. OFFER HISTORIC HOLIDAY STROLL So al-Qaeda is going to take the bus. Well, if Richard Reid, the unsuccessful “shoe bomber” of December 22, 2001 and One of the best times to periencing highlights of the “This tour is a wonderful Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Christmas Day 2009 stroll the Freedom Trail is American Revolution. The way to experience revol- “underwear bomber” — who succeeded only in setting during the holidays, when tour concludes with the utionary history on the fire to his pants — are typical, I guess we must conclude the streets are sparkling and chance to warm your bones Freedom Trail during the that al-Qaeda will be on the short bus, if you know what the window displays entic- with hot chocolate, tea or off-season,” said Mimi La I mean. ing. Visitors can enjoy this wine and Boston Crème Camera, President of The festive atmosphere once Pie offered at the historic Freedom Trail Foundation. again on The Freedom Trail Omni Parker House Hotel. “History comes alive, espe- $ SELLSELL YOURYOUR GOLDGOLD $ Foundation’s Historic Holi- Guests can also take ad- cially during the holidays Now! VOTED day Stroll. 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Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma President of Joseph Russo ety of the Sacred Heart, 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Funeral Home of Roslindale, member of the Holy Name Vol. 115 - No. 47 Friday, November 25, 2011 which is celebrating its 85th Parish Council and Finance anniversary. Joseph is a Board, and usher and Eucha- OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions graduate of Boston University ristic Minister of Sacred of this our adopted country the United States of America: with a degree in History and Heart Church. He is a third To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: Government, and holds a de- degree member of the Rose To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: gree in Embalming, Sanitary Croix Council Knights of Co- In all ways to aid in making this country greater and better Science and Funeral Directing from the lumbus, and a fourth degree member of the than we found it. New England Institute in Boston. He is a Father Michael J. McGivney Council member of the National Funeral Directors Knights of Columbus of West Roxbury. GUEST EDITORIAL Association, and was an instructor of Fu- He has served on the board of trustees of neral Directing at Mount Ida College for a Boston Community Services, Inc,, and as QUINCY CELEBRATES number of years; he has been a licensed a District Coordinator for the United Way. VETERANS DAY IN GRAND STYLE funeral director for over 48 years. He has been a Corporator of the Faulkner Joseph was born in the West End of Bos- Hospital in Jamaica Plain, Vice President by Sal Giarratani ton and has been a resident of Roslindale of the Mount Hope Canterbury Civic When I was growing up, my father always took my for 51 years. He has been married for 43 Association, and coach, manager and past brother and I to Downtown Boston to watch the Boston years to Pauline M. (O’Connell) Russo, and President of the Parkway Area Babe Ruth Veterans Day Parade. Back in the ’50s and ’60s, it was is the father of four children: Christine Baseball League. He was a long time coach probably one of the largest Veterans Day parades in Russo Surette, Jay Russo (Joseph Jr.), and manager for Parkway Little League the country. Today, in Boston like across America Jeanne Russo Haggerty, and Susan Russo baseball. He is a board member of the Na- many of these patriotic displays have dwindled away. (all Sons of Italy members). Joseph and tional Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, How sad that in Boston, where the American Revolu- Pauline are the proud grandparents of seven New England Chapter. He has served as a tion began, you have to leave the city to find a Veter- granddaughters: Allyson and Emily Surette, member of the West End Historical Society ans Day Parade. For the past quarter-century, I have Sophia and Isabelle Russo, Shaye and Aysa and the West End Museum Committee, and celebrated the holiday by marching in the large Vet- Haggerty, and Mesha Russo Yanowitz, and is a Life Member of the Pirandello Lyceum erans Day Parade anywhere around here across the one grandson, Jayden Haggerty. Society. Neponset Bridge in Quincy, the City of Presidents. Joseph has been a member of the Ser- For ticket information you may contact The annual ceremonies are sponsored by the Quincy geant Guido Petrilli Mixed Lodge # 1606 of A. Costa 1-603-508-6432, Sal Bramante Veterans Council on behalf of the city’s various veter- Roslindale for over 38 years. He has held 781-393-9820, V. Gabriello 781-391-3526, ans’ posts. Guest speaker this year was James various offices within his filial lodge, includ- Sam Pustizzi 617-776-9996 or J. Morello Fratolillio, a U.S. Army, Vietnam combat veteran and ing President of the building trust. At the 978-455-9596. past state commander of the American Legion. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17 and was stationed in Vietnam in 1967-68 and served with the 1st Field Forces Vietnam (Forward) Division. He was wounded Cultural Survival Bazaar in battle in 1968 and received a Purple Heart. His The Cultural Survival Ba- the traditional knowledge Outreach Organization, and speech was quite inspiring as he talked about the sac- zaar is a Festival of Native that it represents. Proceeds special guest artisans from rifices made back then by those who fought for their Arts and Culture from Around support Native artisans, fair all over the world. country. His comments were simple and direct. He the World. We feature Native trade, and Cultural Sur- The bazaars will be every talked about when he at 17 and his friend at 18 both artisans, performers, and vival’s work in partnership weekend from Friday, enlisted together. His friend was killed in action at handmade products benefit- with Native communities November 25th to Sunday, age 20 in 1968. He talked about his pain at the loss of ing the livelihoods of arti- around the world. December 18th at four differ- a childhood friend who made the supreme sacrifice. sans, fair trade and Cultural The Cultural Survival ent locations (many offering As a baby boomer who enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Survival’s nonprofit work Bazaars also offer you an free parking). The bazaars right out of high school in 1966, I thanked him for his throughout the world. added incentive to make a offer the opportunity not only talk to all those gathered to honor all our veterans liv- Cultural Survival offers difference with your shop- to purchase a gift for some- ing and dead for their service to their country. several free events this ping this holiday season. You one, but a chance to spend I return to Quincy yearly to stand and march with all holiday season. Each event can enjoy a festive atmos- time with them enjoying a those whose sacrifices make it possible for us to gather provides you with direct ac- phere full of artisans, fair worldly marketplace and as free citizens and appreciate our individual liberties. cess to thousands of items, traders, craft-making dem- shopping that makes a dif- handmade by Native arti- onstrations, Native Amercan ference for Native artisans sans from around the world. storytelling, film screenings, and their communities. PATRIOTISM IS These items include art, guest talks, and live music This year we are offering SUPPORTING YOUR COUNTRY ALL THE TIME, jewelry, clothing, crafts, de- performances by Native per- gift cards available through cor, tribal rugs, and much formers including Quichua our website. AND YOUR GOVERNMENT more. Every item has a band Yarina from Ecuador, For locations, dates, times WHEN IT DESERVES IT. deeper story from the Nipmuck Native flute arti- and further information, — Mark Twain projects it supports, the ar- san and performer Hawk log on to the website at tisans who made them, and Henries, the Simba Maasai culturalsurvival.org. 7TH Annual Candy Land Tournament Saturday, December 10 at Faneuil Hall Marketplace – 10:00 AM-Noon Sponsored by Hasbro Toys and a benefit for the Boston Red Sox Tim Wakefield-Jason Varitek and New England Patriots Jerod Mayo — supported Pitching in for Kids Foundation, Candy Land has since become a United States children’s cultural icon. Kids as young as three years old to adults can have a blast playing this game. Dozens of kids search for the lost king of Candy Land while encountering “Gramma Nutt;” “Princess Lolly;” “Lord Licorice;” “Gloppy the Molasses Monster;” “Mama Ginger;” and others on their journey to Gum Drop Mountain and Candy Cane Forest. A kids’ buffet, fun arts & crafts, balloon creations Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, and Hasbro gifts and prizes are highlighted. Boston’s The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Children Chorus and other entertainment per- formers also on hand! The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily Everyone is a winner: All children playing the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. Candy Land can choose from a selection of Hasbro There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via toys. e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- For further details call 617-367-3322 for addressed, stamped envelope. or visit www.pitchinginforkids.org. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 LET’S BE HONEST: Congress Will Never Balance the Budget, THINKING and Knows Perfectly Well What that Means OUT LOUD by Dan Calabrese by Sal Giarratani Let’s just recognize some- sounded like an achieve- down to the same level as thing: Congress is never go- ment. It was not. The $2.4 revenues, Congress would Counting Your Blessings at Thanksgiving ing to get spending under trillion, which would only have to tell a whole bunch of When it comes to the a special bulletin, huh? control. It doesn’t want to. It amount to 15 percent of an- people who have come to rely Thanksgiving holiday, it Back close to 40 years ago is never going to balance the nual deficits anyway, will on federal support, benefits comes just in the nick of on television, there was a budget. It doesn’t want to do never be cut. or largesse that they can no time. After we change the weekly TV hit called “The that either. It only wants to All the two sides did was longer do so. Democrats ab- clock back an hour, after Walton’s” about family life in create a convincing enough accept a theoretical long- solutely refuse to do this. 4:00 pm it starts to look like the Blue Ridge Mountains illusion of its attempt to do term plan that is as fictional Republicans express willing- 9:00 pm, or so it seems. during the Depression. De- so that it can get itself as Happy Days. Future Con- ness rhetorically, but as a The other day while leaving spite all the terrible things through the current election gresses will make their own practical matter, they are work, I joked with someone, lurking around that family, cycle. spending decisions, regard- also unwilling because they I have about 20 minutes to they always managed to And because the voters less of what anyone said in shrink from the fight by wear my sunglasses before gather together and thank have thus bought tickets to 2011. which they would have to I don’t need them anymore. God for what they had and this absurd theater act, and Then, more theater: We defend the cutting or elimi- As we get closer and closer not what they were missing. show no signs of doing were told that a super- nation of specific programs. to Christmas, daylight con- Today we don’t even seem otherwise any time soon, the committee consisting of an The federal government now tinues to disappear until we to have time to gather as a problem is not going to be equal number of members spends $3.7 trillion annu- drive to and from work in the family anymore to do any- solved. from both parties and from ally, and almost no one in dark. Lately the temps have thing. Life has become too Ever. both houses of Congress Washington really wants it been spring like but with the busy for us to appreciate it. It is par for the course that would come up with a mas- to spend less than that. short days, we can’t even There is still good to be the congressional super- ter plan to achieve far more That’s why the best they can enjoy it after work. It is at thankful for around us. We committee has failed to deficit reduction. This was come up with is a theoreti- this time of the year, I once need to spend less time wor- achieve the spending cuts reported as a serious devel- cal 10-year plan that cuts again understand what folks rying about the world and that were allegedly its mis- opment. It was not. The the annual spending figure in Alaska go through with more time about ourselves, sion. Monday following Sun- supercommittee was never to only $3.4 trillion or so, but six months of night time. our families and all those we day is a bigger surprise than going to achieve anything. in reality does not cut it at How depressing! hold dear. that. Its failure was not only pre- all. The news out there is very, Lately, I have been most The nation faces more ordained but certainly This spending level will not very depressing and at thankful over having an off than $10 trillion in new debt known to be inevitable by decrease. Ever. times we can all wonder switch on my television so over the course of the next every one of its members. But the federal govern- what is good out there we I’m not watching those fool- decade unless Congress Ah, you say, but what ment is only taking in wish to give thanks about. ish GOP debates or TV does something drastic to about the sequester – the $2.1 trillion a year. If you’re All we read about or watch speeches from Obama. The change the direction of automatic across-the-board not going to cut spending — on TV is about horrible best way to stay upbeat and events. Congress will not do budget cuts that go into ef- and they’re not — then the crimes, murders, violence, thankful is to help others this. Congress does not want fect if the supercommittee only way to stop taking on etc. The latest gruesome going through hard times. It to do this. fails? Surely you have seen new debt is to somehow murders in Weymouth can is about remaining optimis- And why should it? The vot- by now the excellent chart cre- bring revenue levels up by make one sick. The police tic and hopeful. ers reward excellence in the- ated by Veronique de Rugy at $1.6 trillion a year or more. described the scene as When the Pilgrims started ater more than actual re- George Mason University, In addition to being almost something out of a horror Thanksgiving, it was over sults, and members of Con- which shows that spending impossible, since there are movie. In Boston, the mur- mere survival. When they gress know this well. Con- with the sequester and not enough millionaires and der count keeps creeping up. shared that tradition with sider: At the conclusion of spending without it are al- corporate jet owners from Things never seem to the Native Americans near the summer’s so-called debt most exactly the same, es- whom to confiscate that change for the better. them, they did it for survival ceiling “debacle,” it was an- pecially over the long much money, it would also Violent movies, violent too. When those Native nounced that the sides had term. destroy the ability of the video games and violent life Americans shared their agreed on $2.4 trillion in The joke’s on you, and al- private sector to create on the street. Thanksgiving own meals together, it was spending cuts over 10 years. ways has been. wealth. and peace seem so rare; it The announcement was Here’s the basic problem: probably should be listed as (Continued on Page 13) great theater because it In order to bring spending (Continued on Page 15) ATES! MAR HE D ‘Tis The Season! Ho! Ho! Ho! K T Merry Christmas St. Agrippina DiMineo Benefit Society 17th Annual Boston Water and Sewer Is NORTH END Christmas Program for Coming to Your Neighborhood North End Public Library North End Children Only A Boston Water and Sewer Commission 25 Parmenter Street SANTA CLAUS IS COMING WITH GIFTS Community Services Department Thursday, December 1 FOR ALL THE NICE BOYS & GIRLS. representative will be in your neighborhood 10 AM–12 PM at the place, date, and time listed here. On Sunday, December 11th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at St. Agrippina’s Chapel at 459 Hanover Street Our representative will be available to: ★ All who wish to attend, please call 617-363-2678 between Accept payments. (Check or money order only–no cash, please.) November 22nd and December 5th. To confirm you must Process discount forms for senior citizens and disabled people. supply your child’s name, age, gender, address and phone number so that we can report to Santa’s elves. Resolve billing or service complaints. ★ Please, you must confirm no later than December 5th. Review water consumption data for your property. All children 10 and under will receive a picture with Santa Arrange payment plans for delinquent accounts. and a gift. Children must be present & accompanied by an adult. Also: Face Painting, Balloons, Characters, Gift Bags. Please bring a Camera! Need more information? ★ Call the Community Services Department at 617-989-7000. Saint Agrippina’s Christmas Program is for North End Residents Only. Don’t miss seeing “Santa Claus” )BSSJTPO"WFOVFt#PTUPO ."tXXXCXTDPSH “VIVA ST. AGRIPPINA” Just a Merry Good Time God Bless America POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 Page 5 NEMPAC’s Hoot & Howl Provided a HOWLIN Great Time! Best Humor — Dave Griffin Sherri Snow, NEMPAC’s as Red Sox Pitcher Jon Emily Trask and Courtney Lackey. LaFlamme, and a very tall Fairest of Them All — mermaid — no one really Amanda Mendoza as Pink knew who she was, or where from Grease. she came from, but she could Spookiest — Patrick sing. McMahon as The Grim The silent auction boasted Reaper. great prizes including a People’s Choice — Lauren 2011 playoff game used Nelson as Sally from Night- signed hockey stick from our mare before Christmas. friend and neighbor Andrew Ference; a 1928 seat from Filippo with NEMPAC Board the Boston Garden, donated Member Chad Wolfson. by Filippo; a framed photo of NEMPAC held their first the lucky winner with ever Halloween themed fund- Filippo to be hung in the res- raiser on Friday, October 28th taurant forever more; over- at a packed Filippo’s Restau- night stays at the Fairmont rant on Causeway Street. Battery Wharf and The Lib- NEMPAC’s Hoot & Howl pro- erty Hotel; gift certificates to vided a HOWLIN great time! Chuan Body + Soul Health The evening included a Club and Spa located at The fabulous meal, live music Langham, Boston; Exhale and dancing, a silent auction Spa; Vinoteca di Monica; and the best ever Halloween Neptune Oyster; Modern Alba of Alba’s Produce The live music lineup in- cluded NEMPAC’s instruc- tors Chris Schroeder on fundraiser, NEMPAC is able Visit NEMPAC’s website for trumpet, Jeremy Sarzana on to offer neighborhood events, guitar along with Suffolk upcoming events and offer- kids music and arts pro- ings: www.nempacboston.org. University work study stu- gramming, our film festivals dent Brian Bernhard. The and stage productions, as headlining band was jam well as low cost music in- packed with local celebrities struction to the greater and characters: Alba from North End community. Alba’s Produce on drums, Big plans are underway for Jeremy Sarzana, NEMPAC’s a “Jingle Jam Night with guitar instructor, Mark Celebrity Judge and Eliot Jeremy” with Bobby and Petrigno from the Connah School Principal Traci hopefully others. This will Celebrity Judge Store, Sandro Carella from Walker Griffith (left) with be an informal jam night Northendwaterfront.com’s Crosstown, John Gray also contestant. with some holiday tunes Matt Conti on drums, and Bobby Pastry; Sedurre; Salumeria rock and roll-ized, during costume contest with celeb- Eustace from Polcari’s as which you can jump in and lead singer. Bobby surprised Italiana; Pizzeria Regina; rity judges: State Repre- Golden Goose; Verve Yoga; play along — whether you sentaive Aaron Michlewitz, everyone with his outstand- are a trained musician, or a ing stage presence. Impromtu Lulu’s; Mike’s Pastry; Shake City Councilor Sal LaMattina, the Tree; Mercato Del Mare; budding rock star with no North End Branch Children’s performances were given by experience whatsoever. De- NEMPAC’s own Vocal In- Sunflower Candles; North Librarian Miss Jennifer, BPS Street Grille; In Jeanius; tails are being finalized and Eliot School Principal Traci structor and Private Music will be available soon. Instruction Coordinator, Volle Nolle; 1-800-Flowers; Walker Griffith, NorthEnd Matter of Face; The Stylish NEMPAC’s mission is to Waterfront.com’s Matt Conti Eye; Twilight; NEBO; Boston provide affordable arts re- and Bobby from Polcari’s. Ballet tickets; Bruins tick- lated programming to the Costume categories and ets; New England Aquarium North End/Waterfront and winners were: tickets; carousel rides on surrounding communities. Jim and Jane Connelly. Best North End Theme — the Greenway; a personal Jodi Piazza as Madonna Del four-hour boat cruise for four Soccorso di Sciacca. CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING ITALIAN STYLE! around the Harbor; a Mon- Order a copy Best Couple — Pat and today for traditional Recipes My Nonna Taught Me key Joe’s birthday party Italian dishes. Marcia Gookin as John package; a Polcari’s gift Lennon and Yoko Ono. basket; a private tour of the A Tribute to Francena’s Sicilian Heritage Old North Church and a and Her Beloved Nonna. Nazzaro Center birthday Now expanded and enhanced in its 11th printing party complete with party with 10,000 copies sold. planning help. The amount $12.00 - HOLIDAY SPECIAL pay no shipping and postage. and level of community FRANCENA support is amazing. THANK 125 Boyce Road, Centerville, OH 45458 YOU to all the friends 937-433-7313 - [email protected] and neighbors who contrib- uted donations to support NEMPAC’s event. Proceeds from NEMPAC’s Hoot and Howl will support NORTH END programs and operations. Donations are still being accepted on our website: PRINTING www.nempacboston.org. Because of the support of 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 those contributing and at- tending the Hoot and Howl Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette Quality Printing for all your Commercial and Personal Needs Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations Announcements • Business Forms and Documents — COMPETITIVE PRICES — (Photos by Monika Bach 617-227-8929617-227-8929 Photography) Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 Two Special Events Perkins School for the Blind by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Offers Holiday Cards active parishioner to this day, tending to the needs of the church and continuing in her Featuring Seasonal Artwork Created by Students decades long devotion to the recital of the rosary which she does with other members of the Rosary Group starting at 6:oopm in the evening every day but Sunday at Sacred Heart Church. The Cheverus Award takes its name from Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus who was born on January 28, 1768 in Mayenne, France. Cheverus was ordained deacon in October 1790. At the age of 22 after com- pleting his theological studies at the Semi- nary of St. Magloire, he was ordained a priest of Montauban, France by special dis- pensation on December 18. Cheverus re- fused to take the oath imposed by the lead- On Thursday, November 17, the Saint ers of the French Revolution costing him John School Development Board, headed by his parish, and nearly his life. He escaped Director of Development, Lisa Santarpio, from Paris to London, in disguise. A letter sponsored its second annual awards celebra- from a former professor, the Rev. Francis A. The Italian-American community of Boston can share tion at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. Matignon, then pastor at Boston, told him of the joy of the season while helping Massachusetts students Sister Eileen Harvey, CSJ, Principal of Saint the hard conditions and the needs of Catho- who are blind by sending Perkins School for the Blind holi- John School for the past 27 years opened lics in America. He answered the call, and day cards to family and friends. the event with a welcoming address and arrived in Boston on October 3, 1796. His The Watertown-based school is offering eight different prayer. The Saint John School Choir then, work in New England, spanned twenty-seven cards, each with colorful artwork celebrating the winter charmingly sang several songs to apprecia- years, during which he performed every season, created by youngsters who attend Perkins. All the tive guests who gave them rousing applause. form of missionary activity. Gradually he student artists are blind, and some have other disabilities. Honored at the cocktail party for their con- won the respect of the Puritans. Ministers Money raised by the sale of holiday cards will fund Perkins tributions to the school and the North End invited him to their pulpits. The Massachu- programs and services that help infants, children and adults Community were: Mary Wright of the North setts legislature sought and acted on his who are blind, deafblind or visually impaired. End Health Center, Peter Nobile Jr., Nobile counsels. He was ecclesiastically ordained The cards feature vibrant scenes that capture the joy of Insurance, and David Banning Fair of the bishop of Boston and consecrated on the New England holiday season, including a singing Hard Rock Café. Robert Verrier Co-Founder All Saints Day, November 1, 1810. Cheverus snowman, a wintery forest and snowflakes. of The Architectural Team was the guest supported the establishment in 1816 of the The cards are sold in packs of 10 for $10. Each 7" x 5" card speaker. Serving as Master of Ceremony for Provident Institution for Savings established is printed in color on heavy, coated stock. Blank white the second year was Jason Aluia. in Boston, the first chartered savings bank envelopes are included. For an additional fee, cards can be On Sunday, November 20th, Vincenza in the U.S. He believed the bank would customized with personal messages, including a company Raspa, along with other recipients was pre- inspire virtuous thrifty behavior among his logo. Volume discounts are available. sented with the Cheverus Award at the parishioners. In 1823, Louis XVIII insisted To order or for more information, call: (617) 972-7833. Cathedral of the Holy Cross by Cardinal Cheverus return to France where he For personal or corporate orders, visit: www.Perkins.org/ Sean O’Malley. Nominated by Father became bishop of Montauban, January 13, holidaycards. Or write: Perkins School for the Blind, Attn: Antonio, Pastor of Saint Leonard Parish for 1823. On July 30, 1826, he was elevated Holiday Cards, 175 N. Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472. her service to the parish, Vi, as she is known to the Archbishopric of Bordeaux and Perkins School for the Blind, the nation’s first school for to her friends, is a life-long resident of the became Cardinal on February 1, 1836, in students with visual impairments, provides education and ser- North End, who for all of her 90 plus years accordance with the wish of Louis Philippe. vices to help build productive, meaningful lives for more than has been a faithful and active parishioner He died in Bordeaux on July 19, 1836 at the 200,000 children and adults who are blind or deafblind, in- of Sacred Heart Church. Vi remains an age of sixty-eight. cluding those with additional disabilities, in the U.S. and 65 countries worldwide. Learn more online at www.Perkins.org. OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts LAW OFFICES OF Culture Series Features Prof. Matteo Casini FRANK J. CIANO The Grand Lodge Culture the strategic importance of 6:45pm with questions and GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW Series is pleased to an- Sicily as part of the Mediter- refreshments to follow. nounce the return of an old ranean Basin. Please visit OSIAMA.org for DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS and dear friend, Prof. Matteo A native of Venice, Prof. all current Grand Lodge CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Casini on Monday evening Casini has contributed to Events. 617-354-9400 November 28, 2011 at the the faculty of several Ameri- The lecture is open to the Burlington Public Library. can and European Universi- public. Si Parla Italiano Prof. Casini, currently of ties. An engaging speaker, 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 Suffolk University, will he is a most affable Italian speak on “Sicily, A Little His- scholar. tory.” He will also address His lecture will begin at ‘Tis the Season for North End LEARN – TO – SKATE CLASSES Giving! 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Last bers despite having little AWESOME!!! eling on Benning- week’s City Council race resources! Jessica Giannino OUR Lives are LIVING PROOF!!! ton Street with traffic going was no big surprise. Ayanna was a surprise winner for both ways and cars parked on Pressley who topped the Councilor at Large. Giannino To Those of Us Born 1925 - 1970: both sides of the narrow main ticket is now considered has a lot of spunk, and is on Submitted by Richard LaMontagne street. Trash trucks are mayoral potential. I believe the ball. She is expected to finding it difficult to pick up Ayanna could give Hiz Honor serve Revere well! ... Occupy At the end is a quote of the month by Jay Leno. If you trash without holding up a run for his money!!! ... Boston and the occupied don’t read anything else. Please read what he said. traffic as long as 15 minutes! Renzo Pizza on the beach is movement in general is To all the kids who survived the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s, Can’t something be done??? offering a special Early Bird becoming a nightmare for ’60s and ’70s!! ... Rated five-star by bloggers, half price menu from Mon- everyone. They’re just a First, we survived being born to mothers who may Eastie’s hidden treasure, day-Friday 4–6 p.m. Renzo is herd of hippies with no have smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. Pockets Billiard Club & Bar located at 381 Revere Beach constructive message that They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna located at 981 Bennington Blvd. It’s Revere’s hottest are destroying our beau- from a can, and didn’t get tested for diabetes. Street is a rare find in East spot and features live enter- tiful city. When is the Mayor Then, after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our Boston. If you love shooting tainment from Thursday- going to step up to the plate tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead- pool it’s a cool place to Sunday. The restaurant and and rid Boston of the trashy based paints. hang out. The club services bar is a friendly place to movement? ... The Salvation We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks locals as well as out of socialize. Don’t let the cold Army and Rosie’s Place in on doors or cabinets, and, when we rode our bikes, we towners. Prices are reason- weather deter you off the Boston feed a lot of hungry had baseball caps, not helmets, on our heads. able and the atmosphere is beach. The views are equally souls. If you have an extra As infants and children, we would ride in cars with fun and relaxed. Lisa and beautiful in the winter as dime or two, please donate no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, Jerry DiPrizio have owned they are in the summer! it to either of these great bald tires and sometimes no brakes. and operated the Pockets And, the boulevard is always charities. ... Condo living Riding in the back of a pick-up truck on a warm day Club for the past 20 years. cleared of snow! ... Heard may be easy, but buyer be- was always a special treat. Located in Eastie’s busy China Roma on Broadway, ware there are hidden prob- We drank water from the garden hose and not from a Orients Heights business Revere is opening another lems within some buildings bottle. district. The club is opened restaurant on Revere Beach that can make your stomach We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one from 2 p.m. till 2 a.m. 7 days Blvd., taking away the curdle. If a building ends bottle, and no one actually died from this. a week ... Mayor Menino is Dunkin’ Donuts spot. One up with Board of Trustee We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter, and bacon. taking away over 100 park- less Dunkin’ to take up members not acting in the We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar and we ing spaces in Boston to re- space. Revere is inundated best interest of unit owners weren’t overweight. serve more room for bicycle with their franchises! ... it can be difficult to get rid WHY? parking. The idea is dis- Dan Rizzo won the Mayor’s of them! ... Because we were always outside playing ... that’s why! couraging to visitors that seat by approximately 59%. Till next time! We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all day — and, we were FILTHY RICH OF BOSTON ANNOUNCES OKAY. We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride them down the hill, only to find Buon Natale: out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem. The Fifth Annual North End Holiday Stroll We did not have Play Stations, Nintendo’s and X-boxes. Over 20 boutiques in Bos- • Exhale Spa* There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, ton’s famous North End will • Fairmont Battery Wharf no video movies or DVDs, no surround-sound or CDs, stay open late for a special • Filthy Rich of Boston* no cell phones, no personal computers, no internet and night of shopping and fun. • Heart & Sole no chat rooms. Many of the venues will pro- • High Gear Jewelry* If we took all of this away from kids today they would vide refreshments and great • Injeanius* not know how to handle it!!!! savings for those participat- • LIT Boutique We had friends and we went outside and found them! ing in the Buon Natale Holi- • Luke Aaron We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth, day Stroll. participating in the North • LuLu’s Sweet Shoppe and there were no lawsuits from those accidents. In order to take part in End Holiday Stroll and be • Nahas Shoes We would get spankings with wooden spoons, the Fifth Annual North End entered to win a fantastic • North Bennett St. School switches, ping-pong paddles, or just a bare hand, and Holiday Stroll you must gift basket with goodies and • Savas Studios no one would call child services to report abuse. pick up your “passport” at treats from all of the shops! • Sedurre We ate worms, and mud pies made from dirt, and the any of the participating • Shake the Tree* worms did not live in us forever. The participating shops th shops. Once you receive • Sol Optics We were given BB guns for our 10 birthdays, 22 rifles your passport you are ready include all of the North End • Studio 164 th for our 12 , rode horses, made up games with sticks to shop! Get the passport favorites: • Twilight and tennis balls, and although we were told it would stamped at all of the shops • A Matter of Face* • The Wine Bottega* happen — we did not put out very many eyes. • Acquire* We rode bikes or walked to a friend’s house and • Ball & Buck *Businesses that have knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in • Eclectic been awarded “Best of Bos- and talked to them. • Ensemble ton” by Boston Magazine Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the HAPPY team. Those who didn’t had to learn to deal with disappointment. TH Save Time, Trouble and Worry ... Imagine that!! 75 The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the Have Spinelli’s Cater law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law! These generations have produced some of the best BIRTHDAY Your Holiday Parties risk-takers, problem solvers, and inventors ever. The past 50 to 85 years have seen an explosion of innovation and new ideas. Spinelli’s Ravioli & Pastry Shop We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, 282 Bennington Street, East Boston and we learned how to deal with it all. If YOU are one of those born between 1925-1970, CONGRATULATIONS! You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives for our Call for Orders own good. While you are at it, forward it to your kids, so they Telephone 617-567-1992 will know how brave and lucky their parents were. Kind of makes you want to run through the house Fax 617-567-5150 with scissors, doesn’t it? www.spinellis.com The quote of the month by Jay Leno: “With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud Ring in the New Year at slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of BEN SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?” FUCCILLO Lynnfi eld Very well stated, Mr. Leno. from your Call for reservations For those that prefer to think that God is not watching over us ... disregard this. For the rest of us ... please Family & Friends 781-592-6400 pass this on. Happy Holidays Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill Boston Lyric Opera’s “Hocus Pocus Gala” co-chairs, left to right, Alan Dynner & Lisa Greiner, Willa & Taylor Bodman. (Photo by Roger Farrington) Boston Lyric Opera’s jured the evening’s theatri- recent Annual Gala Fund- cal program featuring perfor- Noted fashionista Tonya raiser brought an elegant mances by mezzo-soprano Mezrich strikes a pose for and “otherworldly” celebra- Dorothy Byrne, BLO Emerg- the camera. tion of the supernatural to ing Artists, and other ex- (Photo by the Mandarin Oriental traordinary singers. Roger Farrington) Hotel. The event was co-chaired “Hocus Pocus: An Operatic by Willa & Taylor Bodman of a diverse repertoire that Trip to the Dark Side” fea- Cambridge and Alan Dynner entertain and inspire audi- tured cocktails and dinner & Lisa Greiner of Boston. ences and feature emerging interspersed with ghost sto- Guests were encouraged operatic talent. ries, tall tales, and music of to wear Black tie or “occult BLO produces four produc- BLO directors Jane Akin, left, and Linda Cabot Black wore beguilement and incanta- couture.” tions each season: three at perfect costumes for visiting Oz. tion. It was a perfect celebra- Boston Lyric Opera is New the Citi Performing Arts (Photo by Roger Farrington) tion of Halloween. England’s largest opera com- Center Shubert Theatre in BLO Artistic Advisor and pany. Founded in 1976, BLO Boston and an Opera Annex ace galleries and welcom- be invited up on stage to eat recent NEA Opera Honors is recognized for its artisti- production in a different ing the public back to the at Lidia’s table. recipient John Conklin con- cally excellent productions of location. BLO’s programs are Gardner,” said Anne Hawley, Even before the show be- funded, in part, by a grant the Norma Jean Calderwood gins, audience members will from the Massachusetts Director of the museum. enjoy samples of Banfi wines Cultural Council and the During the closed period, and Bauli panettone. National Endowment for the museum staff will move visi- When everyone is seated Arts. For information about tor amenities into the new in front of the stage, sisters upcoming programs, visit wing, install three opening Carla and Christina Pallotta, www.blo.org. exhibitions, and complete local chefs and owners of ……. The Isabella Stewart preservation and conserva- Nebo in Boston’s North End, Gardner Museum recently tion work in the historic will kick off this “delicious announced that it will close galleries including the event” with a cooking dem- for nine weeks this winter completion of its decade-long onstration of their own. to complete the final stages upgrade of lighting and res- Following the Pallotta sis- of construction and preser- toration of the Tapestry ters’ demonstration, Lidia vation work in order to pre- Room. will entertain the crowd with pare for the opening of the ……. Reminder: On De- a four-course Italian meal new Renzo Piano-designed cember 4, the famous chef, cooking demo including wing and the restored Tap- restaurateur and book au- stuffed artichokes, rigatoni estry Room. thor Lidia Bastianich will boscaiolo, chicken sorren- The brief closure period cook live on stage at the tino, and zuppa inglese. will end on Thursday, Janu- Lowell Memorial Auditorium The meal will be capped off ary 19, 2012 when the at 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at with a delicious homemade museum opens its new wing 5:00 p.m.) panettone. to the public. She will take guests on a As always, Lidia will close “We are fortunate to have virtual road trip into the out the evening with her remained open for the heart of Italian-American favorite words: “Tutti a tavola Sandra Ourusoff and Holt Massey remove their masks majority of the construction cooking with a live cooking a mangiare!” for a photo op. (Photo by Roger Farrington) schedule with the least demonstration, Q&A, “Lidia’s For tickets and more infor- amount of impact on the pub- Italy in America” book sign- mation, call 978-454-2299. lic during this period. We ing, and a raffle. Four lucky now need this time to put the audience members will even (Continued on Page 13) Mattéo Gallo important finishing touches on the spaces and to prepare for our opening celebrations o Appraisals in January. We look forward to the unveiling of the Sales & Rentals new wing and refreshed Pal- • JUSTINE YANDLE Real Estate DIAMONDS ROLEX HOTOGRAPHY ESTATE JEWELRY P 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold 781.589.7347 [email protected] (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM Jim (617) 263-7766 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 Page 9 ZooLights! Saint John School “Make a Difference” Beloved Seasonal Light Show 2011 Celebration & Recognition Event Puts You in the Holiday Spirit by Matt Conti This winter wonderland attracts thousands of visitors each year who get into the holiday spirit by strolling along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Upon entering the Zoo, guests will visit Yukon Creek, which not only features dazzling holiday lights but is also home to bald eagles, a North American porcupine, a gray fox and reindeer. Children will want to make sure they visit with Jason Aluia, Lisa Santarpio, Sister Eileen Harvey CSI, Honoring NEW_Health's Mary Santa, who awaits their arrival in Santa’s Castle. Jolly Old Wright, Hard Rock Cafe's David Fare and Nobile Insurance’s Peter Nobile, Jr. St. Nick will be available for photos through December 23. It was an evening of celebration and rec- North End of Boston. (More information at After visiting with Santa, enter a magical holiday world ognition at the 2011 Saint John School the Saint John School website.) filled with fairy tale characters and dancing plush animals. “Make A Difference” Autumn Cocktail Re- The Saint John School Development ZooLights runs through January 1, 2012. ZooLights is ception held on November 17, 2011 at the Board, including Sister Eileen Harvey, Jason open 5:00–9:00 p.m. and is closed on December 25. Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. Aluia, Lisa Santarpio honored the following Please note: We do not accept library passes for ZooLights. Saint John School celebrates 116 years contributors to the school: Mary Wright, We’re excited to have local singing groups joining us for of Catholic education in the North End. The North End Health Center; David Fare, ZooLights this year! Be sure to stop by on December 12 at event brought out neighbors, alumni, and GM Hard Rock Café; Peter Nobile, Jr., Nobile 6:30 p.m. to hear the Wakefield Choral Society, December community leaders giving thanks for past, Insurance. 13 at 5:00 p.m. to hear the First Congregational Church of present and future success, continued The guest speaker at the event was Robert Stoneham, and on December 14 at 6:00 p.m. to hear the excellence, high standards, and achieve- Verrier, Co-Founder and Manging Principal Colonial Chorus of Reading! ments, as the last Catholic School in the of The Architectual Team. Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 If you contract with a company to do a job and it does not have workers compensation coverage for its workers, can you be liable for injuries to that company’s employees? DIRTY GIRL - ing beat welcomes “I Just CHERYL D. WENTWORTH, administratrix1 and guardian, 2 VS. ORIGINAL MOTION Can’t Wait to Be King,” slow- HENRY C. BECKER CUSTOM BUILDING LTD. PICTURE SOUNDTRACK ing it down for “Stay Awake,” 1 Of the estate of Timothy B. Wentworth. Lakeshore followed by the medley 2 Of Ezekiel Wentworth. Juno Temple is “Dirty Girl” of “Heigh-Ho/Whistle While SJC-10806 • SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS in this comedy based in You Work/Yo-Ho (A Pirates 459 Mass. 768; 947 N.E.2d 571; Norman, Oklahoma, circa Life for Me),” and finishes up April 5, 2011, Argued • May 23, 2011, Filed 1987. Enhanced with a with the classic “When You timely soundtrack of 14 cuts Wish Upon a Star.” Super! In 2005, the defendant filed a complaint alleging general contractor that that sets the mood. Check out THE McCLYMONTS - was the general contractor that the defendant’s “negli- entered into a contract with Pat Benatar’s “Shadows of the WRAPPED UP GOOD at a residential construction gence, gross negligence that subcontractor is re- Night,” trailed by a host of BSM-Universal site in Newburyport. It hired and/or willful, wanton, or quired to pay the workers’ Melissa Manchester tracks, Born in New South Wales, a subcontractor, Great Green reckless conduct” resulted compensation. “[T]he oft-de- “You Should Hear How She The McClymonts ultimately Barrier Co. (Great Green), to in Timothy’s death and clared purpose of is to pre- Talks About You,” “Midnight enjoyed great success in perform waterproofing work Ezekiel’s injuries. vent ... [an insured entity Blue,” “Still Myself,” “Rain- Australia, where they scored on the residence. An explo- The decedent’s Estate even such as a general contrac- bird” and “Don’t Cry Out “Best Group” accolades at the sion at the site resulted in though it received a lump- tor] from escaping the obli- Loud.” Additional tracks Country Music Awards of the death of Timothy B. Went- sum settlement sued the gation of the compensation have, “Delta Dawn” (Tanya Australia in four of the past worth and serious injuries General Contractor for the act by letting out part of [its] Tucker), “I Want Candy” (Bow five years. Brooke, Samantha to Timothy’s son, Ezekiel, deaths. The General Con- work to irresponsible sub- Wow Wow), the pretty “Only and Mollie McClymont make both of whom were Great tractor said the decedent contractors or independent You” (Rita Coolidge), a home their mark in the U.S. with Green employees. was not its employee and contractors.” run from The Outfield via their (2011) second album, Great Green did not carry it wasn’t responsible the So if you have a company “Your Love,” the rhythmic Wrapped Up Good, from workers’ compensation in- Supreme Judicial Court de- to put a new roof on your “Strut” from Sheena Easton which their first four singles, surance. In 2007, pursuant cided the original contractor house, or a painting contrac- and the romantic “Lover “Kick It Up,” “Wrapped Up to G. L. c. 152,.§ 18, the was responsible. tor or a plumber or electri- Girl” by Teena Marie. “Wendy Good,” “Hearts on Fire” and defendant’s insurer agreed The Court Said: cian make sure they carry and Lisa contribute “The “A Women Is A Flame,” all to lump-sum settlements of Where an injured worker workmen’s compensation. If Life,” and the finale is the went to number one on the Timothy and Ezekiel’s work- is an employee of an un- one of their workers get touching “Whenever I Call Australian Country charts. ers’ compensation claims. insured subcontractor, the injured on the job they may You Friend” performed by Enjoy their unique three- 5 In 2006, the plaintiff had insurance carrier of the come after you. Fyfe Dangerfield and Inara part harmonies on additional George. tracks as the pretty, “He Used THE BEST OF ROCK AND to Love Me,” the biting “Boy DON’T LOSE SIGHT OF DIABETIC EYE DISEASE ROLL HALL OF FAME + Who Cried Love,” the plead- MUSEUM LIVE/(3-CD) ing “Take It Back,” and the Thousands of American Adults are at Risk of Time-Life sway of “Rock the Boat.” Time Life delves into the Their success is further Losing Their Vision as a Result of Complications from Diabetes archives to cull a 51-track, noted by the fact they’ve Diabetes affects nearly 26 vision loss and blindness. diabetes, be sure to have a 3-CD collection that in- toured with Jason Aldean, million people in the United “The longer a person has comprehensive dilated eye cludes memorable perfor- worked with Lady Ante- States. In addition, another diabetes, the greater his exam at least once a year. mances from the past 26 bellum, and even shared a 79 million people are esti- or her risk of developing Diabetic eye disease often years that the Rock and Roll stage with Ozzie Osbourne. mated to have pre-diabetes, diabetic eye disease,” said has no early warning signs, Hall of Fame has honored The soaring vocals continue a condition that puts people Dr. Suber Huang, chair of but can be detected early and music’s most influential fig- with “I’m Not Done With You at increased risk for diabe- the Diabetic Eye Disease treated before noticeable ures. The highlight of the Just Yet,” the confidence of tes. All people with diabetes, Subcommittee for the Na- vision loss occurs.” ceremonies occurred when “If You’re Gonna Love Me” the both type 1 and type 2, are tional Eye Institute’s (NEI) Diabetic eye disease re- artists jammed together for latter being the only song on at risk for diabetic eye National Eye Health Educa- fers to a group of eye prob- a once-in-a-lifetime perfor- the album The McClymont’s disease, a leading cause of tion Program. “If you have lems that people with diabe- mances, now available on weren’t involved in writ- tes may face as a complica- this collection. The rock roy- ing. The girls wrap up their THE DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY tion of the disease and in- alty work of Mick Jagger, effort with “I Could Be a Cow- cludes diabetic retinopathy, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Paul boy” and “Cannonball.” The is pleased to invite you to a lecture by cataract, and glaucoma. Dia- McCartney, The Who, ZZ Top, album’s title track is cur- Cream, AC/DC, Billy Joel, rently climbing U.S. charts. betic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye dis- Aerosmith and Fleetwood THE LANDRUS FRANCO MORMANDO ease, is the leading cause of Mac. Along with Jimmy Page, KALEIDOSCOPE - CAPSULE (Boston College) blindness in adults 20–74 Jeff Beck, Al Green, Chuck BlueLand years of age. According to Berry, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Brian Landrus leads the who will present his newly published book Metallica, John Fogerty, quintet Kaleidoscope, provid- NEI, 4.1 million people have diabetic eye disease and its The Allman Brothers Band, ing baritone saxophone, bass BERNINI: HIS LIFE AND HIS ROME prevalence is projected to James Brown, Lynyrd Skyn- clarinet and bass flute. He increase to 7.2 million by yrd, The Ronettes and many is joined by Michael Cain (University of Chicago Press, 2011), 2020. others are featured. Each (Rhodes, piano and electric the first English-language biography of the While all people with dia- disc is a specific sequence, bass); Nir Felder (guitar); Roman Baroque artist, Gian Lorenzo Bernini betes can develop diabetic Disc 1: All Day and All of Matthew Parish (acoustic eye disease, African Ameri- the Night, Disc 2: Sunshine bass), and Rudy Royston on cans, American Indians/ of Your Love and Disc 3: drums. Landrus has local Alaska Natives, Hispanics/ Sweet Emotion. A ‘must have’ ties, having earned two Mas- Latinos, and older adults memory for all! ters Degrees in three years with diabetes are at higher BRIAN WILSON - while attending the New risk of losing vision or going IN THE KEY OF DISNEY England Conservatory. Cap- blind from it. All people Disney Pearl sule’s eight-song collec- with diabetes should have a Beach Boys legend Brian tion shines via the work of dilated eye exam at least Wilson releases an album of The Landrus Kaleidoscope’s once a year to detect vision eleven songs from Disney electro-acoustic sound, fea- problems early. In fact, with movies that should appeal turing soul-infused grooves, early detection, timely laser especially to children. Utiliz- lyrical hooks and more. surgery, and appropriate ing his arranging ability, Pick your favorites from the follow-up care, people with Wilson recreates, without free-flowing opener “Striped advanced diabetic retinopa- changing the lyrics and Phase,” trailed by the breezy, thy can reduce their risk of the melodies. Opening with reggae-flavored “Like the blindness by 90 percent. Randy Newman’s “You’ve Got Wind,” the bubbly “Beauty,” Clinical research, sup- a Friend in Me,” he wastes and the tantalizing “I Prom- ported in part by NEI, has little time laying out “The ise” hits the halfway mark. Bare Necessities,” adding a The energetic title cut con- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011, 5 pm shown that maintaining good control of blood sugar, laid back swing to “Baby tinues the second half, while 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 Mine,” plus the tasty “Kiss “71 & On the Road” changes blood pressure, and choles- terol can slow the develop- the Girl,” then instills a the mood, only to let the sun FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC funky sound to “Colors of the shine in again with the wide- ment and progression of dia- Wind,” hitting the midpoint open sound of “Wide Sky” Reception to follow betic eye disease. In addition to regular dilated eye exams, with the popular “Can You tantalizes, putting the finish- people with diabetes should Feel the Love Tonight,” music ing touches on an excellent www.dantealighieri.net/cambridge/ do the following to keep their by Elton John. Second half album with the sensuous For further information: 617-876-5160 has “We Belong Together” sound of the ballad simply (Continued on Page 15) with a wall of sound, a pound- titled “Now.” POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 Page 11 Seger & The Silver Bullet Band are ing. Seeking to fill the void of her museum exhibition devoted exclu- back out on the road this Fall for a existence, she slides into an imagi- sively to the extraordinary range of second leg to their 2011 North Ameri- nary world — the world of Quidam — nudes by Edgar Degas — tracing their can Tour. Gary Graff of Billboard where she meets characters who evolution from the artist’s early years, NOW Magazine said “Seger and company encourage her to free her soul. through the private and public images delivered an energetic and exhaus- Quidam: a nameless passerby, a of brothels and bathers in the 1870s tive show.” The 65-year-old Rock and solitary figure lingering on a street and 1880s, to the post-impressionist PLAYING Roll Hall of Famer is one of those rar- corner, a person rushing past and nudes of the end of his career will be efied performers who has built a large swallowed by the crowd. It could be presented. For more information, visit canon of hits: Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man, anyone, anybody. Someone coming or www.mfa.org or call 617-267-9300. Katmandu, Against the Wind, Holly- going at the heart of our anonymous UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN wood Nights, Night Moves — that ab- society. A member of the crowd, one JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL solutely have to be played or he won’t of the silent majority. The one who LIBRARY AND MUSEUM get out of the building alive … The cries out, sings and dreams within us Columbia Point, Boston, MA Silver Bullets appeared honed and all. This is the “quidam” whom IN HER VOICE: JACQUELINE well-rehearsed, bolstering the tight this show allows to speak. This is the KENNEDY, THE WHITE HOUSE arrangements with solos by saxo- place that beckons — a place for YEARS. In the spring of 1964, a few phonist Alto Reed, keyboardist Craig dreaming and genuine relations months after President Kennedy’s Frost and guitarist Mark Chattfield. where all quidams, by proclaiming death, Jacqueline Kennedy recorded Tickets available at the DCU Center their individuality, can finally emerge a series of interviews with historian Box Office, Ticketmaster locations, by from anonymity. Tickets available and family friend Arthur Schlesinger, phone at 800-745-3000 and online at at the DCU Center Box Office, Jr. At the age of thirty-four, with the ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster locations, at 800-745- White House years behind her, she BOSTON POPS HOLIDAY CON- 3000 and online at ticketmaster.com. was speaking for the historical record CERT – December 11, 2011. The Bos- — to preserve and shape her hus- ton Pops Holiday Concert presented TSONGAS CENTER band’s legacy. The interviews, held on by TD Bank is back by popular de- AT UMASS LOWELL deposit here at the Kennedy Library, mand! Kick off your holiday season 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way were sealed for 47 years. Jacqueline on with Keith Lockhart, the Boston Lowell, MA Kennedy Onassis died in 1994. In Pops Esplanade Orchestra and vocal DISNEY LIVE! PHINEAS AND 2011, the 50th anniversary year of the powerhouse Rockapella! For the first FERB – Saturday, November 26, 2011. Kennedy Presidency, her daughter, time ever, “America’s Orchestra” joins Phineas, Ferb, and the whole tri-state Caroline Kennedy, decided it was the America’s leading a cappella group for area gang embark on a bold escape right time to share these conversa- an unforgettable holiday show. Enjoy jumping out from behind your TV and tions with the public. Call the JFK unique takes on classic favorites and onto the stage in a live action adven- Library at 866-JFK-1960 or online at brand new originals, plus a special ture right in your hometown! And, www.jfklibrary.org for more details. visit from Jolly Ole’ St. Nick and a time- before you can wonder, “Hey, Where’s honored audience sing along. Treat Perry?” the beloved pet platypus shifts HIGGINS ARMORY MUSEUM yourself and your loved ones to a holi- to his secret double life as Agent P to 100 Barber Ave., Worcester, MA day tradition that millions cherish! foil another one of Dr. Doofensh- The Higgins Armory Museum Tickets available at the DCU Center mirtz’s evil plans. Musical madness evolved from a PRIVATE COLLEC- Box Office, Ticketmaster locations, by abounds in an escapade so awesome TION OF ARMS AND ARMOR FROM phone at 800-745-3000 and online at that even Candace can’t help but join MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE ticketmaster.com. the hilarious hijinks. Purchase tick- EUROPE, FEUDAL JAPAN AND ets at Tsongas Center Box Office, ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME into NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY www.tsongascenter.com or by calling a world-renowned museum. Founder, JORDAN HALL 866-722-8780. John Woodman Higgins, a leading 30 Gainsborough St., Boston, MA Worcester industrialist, spent a life- VIENNA BOYS CHOIR HOLIDAY BOSTON SCAVENGER HUNT – time building his collection. In 1929, PROGRAM – December 4, 2011. Since See Boston with new eyes on a scav- he constructed a four-story building 1498, the angelic voices of the Vienna enger hunt! On teams of up to six to house it, and in the same year, Boys Choir have been charming and people, you’ll tackle tricky, humorous received a charter for a museum of moving audiences. Theirs is a ringing questions about the cool things and historical and modern metal artifacts. sound of timeless purity, the sound amazing places you discover. Along The Armory’s collection, displayed in of a great choral tradition passed down the way, you’ll uncover surprising a Gothic castle setting is extensive. through the ages with care. Don’t miss secrets. Our acclaimed hunts are like The European portion consists of “Peascod” breastplate for foot service, 1575-1600 the chance to ring in your holiday sea- walking tours spiked with caffeine. 3,000 armors and components, 1,000 Northern Italy (Milan) son with a dose of old world charm Don’t have a team? We’ll help you weapons and accessories, 500 swords from the beloved Vienna Boys Choir. find kindred spirits at the start of and daggers; 100 firearms; a tapestry, Spend a Knight in our Shining Armory! Our popular For further information call 617-585- the hunt. No knowledge of any hunt stained glass, paintings and wood carv- OVERKNIGHT program is an interactive parent-child 1260 or necmusic.edu. location is required — you just need ings. In addition, the non-Western adventure perfect for youth groups, scouts, and school a sharp mind and a good pair of shoes. collection comprises 1,000 African, Is- groups studying the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. WILBUR THEATRE Advance purchase is required for lamic, Indian, and Japanese body de- 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA all hunts. For dates, times, locations fenses and arms. The four-story art Visitors will be immersed in a unique educational CANADIAN TENORS – Decem- or to purchase tickets log on to deco Museum was one of the first all experience, focusing on chivalry, heraldry and the history ber 5, 2011. The Canadian Tenors’ watsonadventures.com or by phone steel and glass curtain-wall structures of the knight-in-shining-armor. Spending the night at music is an exciting blend of classical at OvationTix at 866-811-4111. built in America, and was placed on Castle Higgins is an exciting enrichment opportunity, and contemporary pop that is thrill- the National Register of Historic Places especially appropriate for children in grades 1-6. See ing audiences of all ages around the in 1980. On John Higgins’ death in world. The Tenors are the incredibly 1961, the building, collections and an MUSEUM SECTION for further details. powerful voices of four gifted young MUSEUMS endowment were given to the public. men with diverse vocal styles, unde- In 1979 the Museum passed out of the magic of this beloved production niable charm and international MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS the hands of the Higgins family and one last time. For tickets: Colonial solo success. Tickets may be pur- 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston into the control of a public governing THEATER Theatre Box Office, 106 Boylston chased in a variety of ways: In person DEGAS AND THE NUDE – Now board. For more details, call 508-853- Street, online at www.broadwayacross at the Box Office, online at http:// through February 5, 2012. The first 6015 or visit [email protected]. NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE america.com/Boston, Ticketmaster.com thewilburtheatre.com, any area 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA or Ticketmaster 800-982-2787. Ticketmaster outlet. Call Ticketmas- A CHRISTMAS CAROL Decem- ter at 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster ber 2–23. With dazzling special effects REAGLE MUSIC THEATRE Express at 866-448-7849. ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS that have grown even more exciting 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME – Decem- ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS formance; classic opera aria; Venetian over time, traditional and original TD GARDEN A ber 3–11, 2011. The one Boston “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 am minuet dance lessons; best Venetian songs, and colorful costumes, Causeway Street, Boston CHRISTMAS CAROL has become a Christmas spectacle guaranteed to to 1:00 pm every Friday with host Tom costume prize: female & male; exquis- TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA – holiday favorite throughout New En- warm any heart! Children of all Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The ite Italian delicacies; espresso, Ital- November 27, 2011. With more than gland. Based on the Charles Dickens ages are enchanted by Santa’s Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca ian desserts and of course, dancing. 7 million albums sold TSO has in- classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL tells Workshop, Teddy Bears’, Nutcracker, every Sunday from 10:00 am to Be prepared to expect the unexpected spired generations of fans to redis- the tale of curmudgeonly miser Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Victo- 1:00 pm. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. … and enjoy the night of mystery. cover the multi-dimensional art form Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by rian Christmas, precision dancers “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1:00 pm to Contact Natasha Kapij at nkapij@ of the rock opera. On the road, mean- the ghosts of Christmases Past, and The Living Nativity. Our cast of 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi verizon.net or at 781-929-8077. while, they have become one of the Present and Future hoping to change 200 comes gift wrapped in fabulous 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. world’s top acts including a recent his destiny and save his soul. This holiday sets and costumes — all “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco BOSTON UNIVERSITY mention in Billboard magazine as one brilliant musical, an original adapta- backed by a full live orchestra. Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays 808 Commonwealth Ave., of the top touring artists of the past tion written by former NSMT Artistic 90.7 FM or online www.djrocco.com. (Room 117), Boston, MA decade. The newest album “Night Director, Jon Kimbell, follows Scrooge SHUBERT THEATRE “The Nick Franciosa Show” Sun- A DINNER WITH MARY ANN Castle” released in October of 2009 through a series of strange and 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA days from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN ESPOSITO – Thursday, December 1. debuted at #5 and was certified gold magical journeys, where he ulti- THE ADDAMS FAMILY – Febru- 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. Join Mary Ann Esposito, author, culi- by year’s end. “Night Castle” is a mately discovers the true spirit of ary 7–19, 2012. They’re creepy and “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” nary instructor, and hostess of sweeping two-discs of genre-blending the holiday season. For further in- they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO television’s Ciao Italia, as she intro- epics and an affecting story that takes formation, visit www.nsmt.org, or the — c’mon, you know that tune! A dream 650 AM and online at www.wsro.com. duces you to her new book, “Ciao you around the world, through time Box Office at 978-232-7200 or visit in cast takes on the quirky characters in “Radio Italia Unita” - Thursdays Italia Family Classics: More than 200 and to points beyond. person at 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. a new and original Addams Family tale. 2:00 pm–3:00 pm on www.zumix.org/ Treasured Recipes from Three Gen- As the musical begins, there are storm radio or itunes, college radio click on erations of Italian Cooks.” Mary Ann, LOEB DRAMA CENTER clouds gathering over the Addams Zumix. For more information, log onto with the help of MET Culinary Arts 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA Family home. Wednesday is falling in Special Events www.italiaunita.org. students, will prepare a four-course AS YOU LIKE IT – December 7, love, young Pugsley, jealous of his “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica meal; her husband, Guy, will pair the 2011–January 8, 2012. “All the world’s sister’s attention, begs her to keep WPLM FM 99.1 - Every Sunday wines. Recipes will be from Mary Ann’s a stage, and all the men and women torturing him severely, while mother MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 9:00 pm–10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. mother and grandmothers. Cost in- merely players,” in Shakespeare’s Morticia fears being upstaged and 1 Science Park, Boston Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's cludes food, wine, and a copy of “Ciao beloved pastoral comedy As You Like discarded by her daughter’s lurch A DAY IN POMPEII – Now through Place. Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. Italia Family Classics”. For further de- It. This classic talefollows Rosalind into womanhood ... like yesterday’s February 12, 2012. Tickets now on tails, please call 617-353-8899. and her friend Celia’s escape from a roadkill. But when outsiders come sale. The Roman city of Pompeii was TAJ BOSTON deadly conspiracy into nature’s wild, to dinner, the events of one night will destroyed by the eruption of Mount 15 Arlington Street, Boston, MA LOWELL MEMORIAL liberating arms. What follows is an change forever this famously macabre Vesuvius in 79 AD, vanishing beneath VENETIAN BALL – Saturday, AUDITORIUM unconventional romance with family — a family so very different layers of volcanic ash. Now you can December 3, 2011. Travel thousands 50 E. Merrimack St., Lowell, MA everything from wrestling matches to from your own — or maybe not. Tick- discover one of the greatest archaeo- of miles away and hundreds of years LIDIA’S ITALY IN AMERICA LIVE! cross-dressing shepherds culminat- ets can be purchased at the Wang logical treasures ever unearthed at A in the past without ever leaving Bos- – Sunday, December 4, 2011. Lidia ing in a joyful finale. For further in- Theatre Box Office or by phone at Day in Pompeii. For further informa- ton. Step into the beauty that is Bastianich is one of the best-loved formation call 617-547-8300 or visit 866-348-9738. tion on this exhibit or upcoming Venice for an elegant evening of chefs on television, a best-selling www.americanrepertorytheater.org. exhibits, log on to mos.org. magic, where everything isn’t always, cookbook author, restaurateur and as it seems. You are invited to our owner of a flourishing food and BOSTON OPERA HOUSE MUSIC DCU CENTER Annual Venetian Ball, a classic entertainment business. Lidia has 539 Washington St., Boston, MA 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA celebration of carnival. Be a part of married her two passions in life — Don’t miss the final season of DCU CENTER CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – QUIDAM the magic, get creative and wear your family and food, to create multiple cu- the current Boston Ballet’s THE 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA December 14-18 – Young Zoé is bored; Venetian mask, costume or elegant linary endeavors alongside her two NUTCRACKER - November 25– BOB SEGER & THE SILVER her parents, distant and apathetic, evening attire. What to expect: Ariel children, Joseph and Tanya. For more December 31, 2011. Experience BULLET BAND – November 29. Bob ignore her. Her life has lost all mean- masked artists, celebrity dance per- info visit www.lowellauditorium.com. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli So what’s new? The recently released list to eat more. COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities, once again Rudolph REGINA had Michael Jackson as the top dead earner. Leibel, an Sesame Seed Cookies His estate pulled in a staggering $170 mil- obesity re- 3 eggs 3 cups flour lion in the last 12 months thanks to his searcher at ½ pound shortening (butter, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla music sales and share of the Sony/ATV Columbia margarine or butter- 2 teaspoons baking powder catalog. The Cirque du Soleil show Viva Elvis University, tells The New York Times. By flavored Crisco) 4 to 6 ounces sesame seeds helped secure second place for Elvis Presley dieting, he says, “You are putting your body 1 cup sugar 1 beaten egg for egg wash on the Forbes list with an impressive $55 into circumstance it will resist.” million. The King’s hits Hound Dog and As they say, “Eat all you want but just don’t Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten eggs and vanilla. Heartbreak Hotel combined with takings swallow!” Gradually mix in flour and baking powder. This will be soft from Graceland also helped boost earnings. As we once reported, scientists tell us we cookie dough. Place sesame seeds in a five-inch bowl. Using Marilyn Monroe took third with $27 million, are what we eat; Nuts must be more com- teaspoon, drop a spoonful of cookie mixture into the sesame while Peanuts creator Charles Schulz placed mon in diets than we thought. bowl. Gently cover with seeds and place on lightly greased fourth at $25 million. Elizabeth Taylor made The astute and lovely Rosalie Cunio of cookie sheet. her debut on the list with Beatle John Waltham, says, “With all the diets we hear If desired, beat one egg. Using a pastry brush spread egg Lennon — $12 million. Rounding out the top about, it appears there are more problem wash over cookies prior to baking. Bake in preheated 350°F 15 top earning notables are: Albert Einstein eaters than problem drinkers.” oven for fifteen to twenty minutes or until done. — $10 million, Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel According to Tom Analetto, the unofficial Makes about five dozen cookies. Store in a cookie — $9 million, Jimi Hendrix, Steve McQueen mayor of Medford, “People who are forced to canister. and Broadway composer Richard Rodgers — eat their own words should find it a good diet NOTE: My introduction to the Regina cookies was in the 1950s all tied at $7 million, George Harrison, pinup to reduce their big mouths.” when the family decided to bake and sell a selection of cookies queen Bettie Page and Andy Warhol — each Legendary star James Garner is coming in our bakery along with the Italian bread. This sesame seed with $6 million. clean about his life in his new memoir. In cookie continues to be popular in my family. I prepare this Ah, money! We heard many banks have a The Garner Files, the ailing 83-year-old actor downsized recipe to bake for use at home and to give as gifts new kind of Christmas Club in operation. reveals all his painful secrets, including the during holiday. The new club helps you save money to pay shame he felt when an evil stepmother for last year’s gifts. forced him to wear dresses and answer to a Yes! It’s time to think of Christmas! girl’s name — and the fact that he’s been a Vita can be reached at [email protected] Christmas Day, December 25, falls on a pot head for an astounding half a century! Sunday. Well, we look forward to receiving “Grass is smooth,” he writes. “I smoked Christmas gifts such as a jar of baccala. My marijuana for 50 years. I don’t know where home address: 43 Pleasant St., Nahant, MA. I’d be without it. It opened my mind to a lot Old North Church’s 01908. Please! No Christmas cards with of things, and now its active ingredient, mustard stains on them. THC, relaxes me and eases my arthritis Piccoli Regali Program The practice of exchanging presents at pain.” Born Fames Scott Bumgarner in 1928, Christmas originated with the Romans. And and raised in Norman, Oklahoma, the little it was only after 440 C.E. that December 25 boy never knew his mother, who died when was celebrated as the birth date of Jesus he was four years old. His father Weldom Christ. remarried to a woman named Wilma, nick- Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker declared named “Red.” That’s when his real troubles that the tree set up in the Capitol Rotunda began. “Red was a nasty b***h,” Garner this December will be known as a “Christ- writes. “On top of the beatings, Red liked to mas tree,” instead of a holiday tree. Jolly put me in a dress and make everyone call good! me “Louise.” Garner finally exploded, flat- Amazing! Victor Giesbrecht, 61, stopped on tened Red with a punch and started chok- a Wisconsin highway to help a stranger, ing her. His father kicked his wife out, but Sara Berg, change a tire. After he drove off, not before the damage was done. The actor Giesbrecht suffered a heart attack; Berg admits he now has a hair-trigger temper. then stopped her car, and saved his life by Enough said! performing CPR. Bless her. Bad news for women who like their booze! Rumors! Kate Middleton may be pregnant, Just a few alcoholic drinks a week are says the London Daily Mirror. Though she enough to raise a woman’s breast-cancer remains rail-thin, the Duchess of Cam- risk, a new study suggests. Harvard Univer- bridge fueled rumors that she’s with child sity researchers tracked the drinking hab- wearing a baggy coat at a public appearance its of more than 100,000 women over 28 in Denmark, and then declining to join her years and found that just three glasses of husband, Prince William, in tasting peanut wine or beer per week increased their butter being sent to victims of an African breast-cancer risk by 15 percent compared On Saturday, December 3, 2011, Old North Church will famine. Expectant mothers are advised not with teetotalers. Downing more than two re-open for the fourth year its Piccoli Regali (Little Gifts) to eat peanut butter because it might trig- glasses a day increased their risk by 50 per- program. Piccoli Regali is about neighbors helping neigh- ger an allergy in their children, royal watch- cent. And even if women quit drinking later bors by providing a small bag of food accompanied by tea, ers noted. One onlooker told the Mail, “Kate in life, their alcohol consumption between cookies and conversation. Laughter and friendships are would not stop touching her tummy. She ages 18 and 40 still had some effect. Moder- by-products of our Saturday gatherings. The program is open continually patted it and held her hands ate drinking is known to lower the risk of to North End residents and held each non-holiday Saturday against it.” stroke and heart disease, which the aver- from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and will continue through April A cleaning woman damaged a $1 million age woman has a 50 percent chance at some 2012. It is held at the parish house located on the first floor art installation at a German museum by point in her life; the average chance of of 193 Salem Street adjacent to the church. wiping up what she thought was dirt. Part of developing breast cancer is 12 percent. For further information call 617-523-6676 or email the piece, titled When It Starts Dripping From A wee bit of show business reminiscing [email protected]. the Ceiling, by the late Martin Kippenberger, with the stately musicologist Albert Natale. was a trough painted to look as if it had been More than any other group, the Casa Loma stained by rainwater. The cleaner scrubbed Orchestra set the stage for the emergence 1st Generation the trough clean, said a museum spokes- of the swing bands and, eventually, the man, and “it is now impossible to return it blossoming of the entire Big Band Era. Italian-American to its original state.” In the summer of 1941, Tommy Dorsey’s One more time! Ten body parts are only band outranked Glenn Miller’s band in the Vita Orlando Sinopoli three letters long: eye, ear, leg, arm, jaw, popularity polls Bandleader Ray Anthony Shares with us gum, toe, lip, hip and rib. began playing trumpet at age five in his Are they out there? In response to an father’s “Antonini Family Orchestra” (1927). a delightful recollection online petition signed by more than 12,000 Art Mooney, although an accomplished of her memories as a child people, the White House has formally denied bandleader and arranger created a success- any knowledge of extraterrestrial life. The ful formula of vocal choruses, banjo strum- growing up in petitioners asked that the government ming and the like in the late 1950s. His Boston’s “Little Italy” admit that it’s had contact with aliens, but biggest hit triggered it all: “I’m Looking Over the Obama administration responded that a Four Leaf Clover” in 1947. And Julie and a collection of the government has “no credible evidence” Andrews was passed over for the lead in “My Italian family recipes UFOs have visited Earth or that “life exists Fair Lady.” Instead, she made her film debut from the homeland. outside our planet.” in an even bigger hit, “Mary Poppins,” which Why diets usually fail: Hormones, not lack won her a Best Actress Oscar in 1964. And of willpower, may explain why four out of five Louis Armstrong was reportedly reluctant Great as Gifts people who lose weight gain it all back to record “I Can’t Get Started With You,” say- FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM within a few years. A new study has found ing the song belonged to Bunny Berrigan and and in local bookstores — ask for that even a year after dieters lose weight, no one else. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN their bodies are still sending them strong Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN and often irresistible hormonal signals AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 Page 13 • The Socially Set (Continued from Page 8) First of all, although it is a from Watertown, brought his day or so and then hit the day late, let me wish all of single cousin and joined road. The only reservation you a Happy Thanksgiving. us at the hotel for lunch. We we had made was for a hotel Once again, I combined my sat out on a veranda that room in Rome and I wanted family with that of my cous- was actually on the beach. to see southern Italy before in, Ralph Pepe. We had an Before they arrived, Sal and we headed for the Italian added surprise this year, I spent most of the morning capital. Rome is like any company from Italy. Loretta’s and early afternoon on the other big city worldwide, no friend, Manuela Ferarri, from beach sunning ourselves, reservation, no rooms. Be- Milan, had never experi- swimming and admiring the fore we left, I called home to enced an American Thanks- scenery, if you catch my let them know that we were giving. We invited her and drift. heading north. When speak- she accepted. Later, when When Al and his cousin ing to Babbononno, he we were alone, her com- arrived, we selected a table reminded me that I had ments included her observa- at the hotel’s beach restau- promised that I would visit tions of family, several gen- rant. We sat in the shade Foggia where he was born Left to right: BLO music director David Angus, baritone erations of family, and the with most everyone around and try to find family. I said Daniel Sutin and BLO overseer Michael Puzo enjoy the interactions that took place us still in their bathing that I hadn’t forgotten and “Hocus Pocus Gala” at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. between them all. She also suits. We began discussing that I would head there (Photo by Roger Farrington) indicated that it was like an the qualities of the young when I was on the east coast ……. Madison Square Gar- strive to become part of the old fashioned Italian get- ladies that surrounded us, of Italy. Mom and Dad wished den Entertainment has legendary dance company.” together except for the fact but it was in Italian. Al’s us luck on our trip north, announced the 2012 audi- The Rockettes Summer that the food was American cousin really didn’t speak and after many good byes, we tion cites and dates for the Intensive is a weeklong pro- and English was spoken. enough English to converse left Catanzaro. “Rockettes Summer Inten- gram, running June 24 – Last week, I left off with in anything but Italian. We On the outskirts, we sive” training program at August 3, 2012, and hosted Sal Meli and me arriving in ordered something to eat passed a wine stand. In ru- Radio City Music Hall for all at Radio City Music Hall in Catanzaro. Actually, we drove and I began eaves dropping ral America we have fruit local area aspiring dancers. the actual studios where the to a little town just outside on a conversation between and vegetable stands with Auditions in Boston are Rockettes rehearse for their of the main city of Catan- two girls at the next table. By some of them selling apple scheduled for December 27 starring roles in the annual zaro, called Andeli, with the their accents I knew that cider. In Italy many of the at the Wang Theatre. production of the Radio City accent on the “A.” A friend they were English. They were local mom and pop vintners Now entering its eleventh Christmas Spectacular. from Watertown and his wife actually discussing Sal and sell their wine on the side year, the Rockettes Summer Dancers accepted into the had gone back to visit fam- me, not thinking that we of the road. I sampled a Intensive offers aspiring dan- program rehearse daily from ily and check on an offer could understand English. couple of the blends the cers the unique opportunity 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with given to them by a German One of them indicated that owner had for sale, selected to train with the world- group education seminars developer. They owned a she found Sal quite attrac- the one I liked and bought a famous Rockettes as well as in the evenings. This dis- piece of beach-front property tive with his tan and curly five liter bottle of it. The a Rockettes Director/Chore- tinctive style transcends a and the developer wanted to hair. When Sal had hair, it bottle was a giant Chianti ographer and learn their multitude of dance disci- buy it and put up a resort of was so curly that he had an bottle without the wicker signature precision dance plines including jazz, tap, sorts. We were late driving Afro, long before it became around it. The vintner carved technique. musical theater, lyrical and from Reggio and they were stylish in the U.S. Sal over- out a stopper from a piece of Acceptance into the Rock- of course the legendary Rock- with the representatives heard the young ladies and cork, stuck it in the top of ettes Summer Intensive is ettes kick line. The cur- from the German company. mentioned their conversa- the bottle and we were on a crucial stepping stone for riculum focuses on original Sal and I were entertained tion to the rest of the table, our way. Rockette hopefuls who aspire choreography and forma- by my friend’s aunt at her only in Italian. From that We drove west on the high- to one day dance with the tions from the Rockette rep- home, and within an hour or point on, we focused in on way that connected Catan- legendary company. Since ertoire that will culminate so, my missing friends what the two girls were say- zaro and Reggio. There the inception of the Summer in a student showcase. showed up with smiles on ing. The next thing we heard was no major highway head- Intensive in 2001, 47 danc- To be considered for the their faces. Without saying were comments from the ing northward in that gen- ers who have gone through Rockettes Summer Inten- anything in the way of busi- second of the two, describing eral area except from Reggio. the program have gone sive, dancers must be at ness, I guessed that the Ger- me and that she would like So, we retraced our steps on to become world-famous least 14 years of age (by mans offered them quite a to meet me, but how? Being and looked at the local scen- Rockettes. Auditions begin June 22, 2012) with a mini- bit to purchase their beach- a wise guy, I told my com- ery. Part of the way, we were November 6, 2011 and run mum of 5 years training in front land. It was late after- panions that I was going to up in the mountains of through January 2012 in 13 tap, jazz and ballet. noon, and time for dinner. put a cigarette in my mouth, Calabria. The road was a two different cities across the For further details on the They took us to the best local and not finding a match, lane road with no guard rails country. Rockettes Summer Inten- restaurant in town along would ask them if anyone and I took it slow manipulat- “The Rockettes Summer sive, visit www.rockettes.com. with just about every other had matches. Each of them ing some of those mountain Intensive is a pivotal pro- Enjoy! relative that wasn’t commit- was to say no and I would curves. Without any warn- gram for serious dancers who ted to something. We hit it take it from there. ing, a tropical thunderstorm want to gain the training (Be sure to visit Hilda off with one of their cousins. The two young ladies ob- developed and surrounded and technique of the Rock- Morrill’s gardening Web site, He was young, single and served us searching. I soon us. We were up so high, ettes precision dance style,” www.bostongardens.com. relished the idea he was go- turned to them and saw a we weren’t below the storm, said Eileen Grace, Rockettes In addition to events covered ing to hang around with two lighter sitting on a pack of we were in it. You couldn’t Director and Choreographer. and reported by the columnist, Americans for a few days. English cigarettes near the see anything as the rain “Our dance education pro- “The Socially Set” is compiled My friend’s aunt insisted one that made the com- came down in sheets. The grams are invaluable for from various other sources that we stay at her home, ments about me. As I turned, thunder sounded like the dancers and one of the best such as news and press re- but it was overcrowded and she said, “Si signore.” In sixteen inch cannons on training tools for these tal- leases, PRNewswire services, inconvenient. My friend my perfect Boston accent, I a battleship and when light- ented Rockette hopefuls who etc.). knew that the best thing for said, “May I borrow your ning flashed, it flashed hori- us was to check into a hotel lighter, we seem to be out of zontally across the car. We and he knew one on the matches.” She turned purple, were in trouble. I couldn’t beach that might be to our now knowing that we under- see the edge of the road • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) liking. When we saw it, it stood everything they were and I knew that, if I made a about thanking the same them this year’s Thanksgiv- was. Most of the guests were saying. Well, they were em- mistake, we would end up in God and hoping probably that ing may offer little if any young single Italians on barrassed and that was the the valley below the hard God protected them from the hope. However, it will be up summer holiday, and this end of the relationship. Like way. I soon saw red lights Pilgrims too. to all of us to share hope meant many lovely young I said, I could be a wise guy. flashing in front of me Yes, terrible things happen with one another and a ladies. We stayed with my friend and downshifted to second all the time that call into sense of oneness. Pain is The next day, Al, my friend Al and his family for another gear. An 18-wheeler was in question our faith in our- shared by all of us, but at the front of us just crawling selves, others and even God. end of the day, it is in giving — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — and I pulled in right behind However, always taking time thanks, that we understand the giant truck. We finally to offer Thanksgiving is not who we are as a society. For THE exited the storm and by the a one-day holiday; it needs the most part, the good will time we were at the foot of to be repeated constantly. outlast the bad. Johnny Christy the mountain, the sun was A family in Weymouth is Everything else is chopped out and the car was dry. I now in great pain and for liver and not turkey. think what helped were the Hail Marys that Sal and I The Federal Trade Commission Orchestra silently said. That day, we got religion. works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. MUSIC FOR ALL TO BE CONTINUED Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 or log on to . GOD BLESS AMERICA www.ftc.gov Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) The time has come, the walrus said, candidate who will bring mance to date. Meanwhile, folks together rather than Herman Cain looks like a TO TALK OF MANY THINGS tear them apart. Some radio better actor playing the role of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings yakkers have talked about a of a goofy candidate rather Romney-Gingrich ticket but than a real live candidate by Sal Giarratani I don’t see that as a practi- seeking the GOP nod. His SANTA SPOTTED IN Menino will be appointing on Sumner Street to honor cal reality. Others talk about latest quote about manly- CITY HALL PLAZA her to the position of City ZUMIX winning the 2011 a Romney-Rubio ticket to men not eating veggie pizzas Walking through City Hall Clerk. With a vacant District National Arts and Humani- eat away at the Democrat is so sad. Why is he wasting Plaza the other afternoon, I 3 council seat out there, will ties Youth Program Award. In Latino vote but I don’t see everyone’s time with his fool- spotted Santa in City Hall City Councilor-elect Frank attendance were: Mayor that either. ish disguise as a credible Plaza waiting to have his Baker have to wait until Tom Menino, City Councilor As a member of the so- political candidate? photo taken with the little January to get sworn in or Sal LaMattina, Representa- called Reagan Democrats What happened to the right kiddos. It also seems Mayor will he get an earlier entry tive Carlo Basile and Sena- contingent out there, I am kind of candidates running Tom Menino is ready for into the council? Don’t the tor Anthony Petruccelli. having a difficult time voting for office back in the old days? another Holiday Season in folks in Dorchester’s District Congrats to ZUMIX. for Romney at all after see- All we get today are second Boston. Recently, I read that 3 deserve a voice and vote FREEDOMS FOUNDATION ANNUAL HOLIDAY ing him first-hand as gover- or third tier candidates. Sad, the Boston Pops, Peter Pan on the city council between LUNCHEON AND DANCE nor. Does he have any core sad and sadder! from outside in the tent and now and January? CONGRATS TO values? He’s liberal when he When Do We Get to Boot the Urban Nutcracker all got The Bay State Chapter together not long ago to lay MARY MALONEY Freedoms Foundation’s An- wants to be. He’s conserva- Karzai in the Butt? the groundwork for Christ- Mary Maloney of West nual Holiday Luncheon and tive when he needs to be. He News out of Kabul, Afghani- mas. I’m confused, I thought Roxbury has just been Dance will be held on Sun- has a great smile but when stan is that President Hamid Mayor Menino was the elected president of the day, December 11, 2011 at he speaks, he only distracts Karzai has set conditions for “Urban Mechanic” but may- Irish Social Club over in Spinelli’s Banquet Hall in me. I see him as a superhero his country’s strategic part- be the “Urban Nutcracker” West Roxbury. She has been Day Square, East Boston. For minus the cape named nership with us, saying he makes more sense, Ho, ho, involved in the social club further information, please “plasticman.” His footwear: a would allow long-term U.S. ho! for over 50 years and her call 617-569-2110. pair of comfortable flip-flops. bases so long as we stop NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND husband Tom was a past NEAA NORTH END If he wins the nomination night time operations such LAW LOOKS LIKE IT IS president years ago. Save CHRISTMAS PARADE ON and faces Obama, it is plas- as searching homes and BEING LEFT BEHIND the date December 4. It will DECEMBER 11 tic versus plastic and Obama detaining suspected Afghan This nine-year-old educa- be the restart of those Sun- For the 41st year the North has better plastic. I truly terrorists. He wants a strong tional initiative hasn’t day night socials once again. End Athletic Association’s wished Rick Perry had been partnership with both NATO seemed to work well in Mas- Where else can you dance for Christmas Parade will make ready for prime time but he and the United States “but sachusetts so the state hours for five bucks? its way through the streets with conditions.” clearly isn’t from his perfor- Department of Education has RAY FLYNN RECEIVES of the neighborhood with asked the feds to be excused PRO-LIFE AWARD Santa bringing up the rear. PRAYER TO ST. JUDE PRAYER TO ST. JUDE from this law. Seems we’ve Last month at Lantana’s in It all starts at Puopolo Park May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be been leaving lots of children Randolph, the Massachu- at 1:00 pm when Santa ar- adored, glorified, loved and pre- adored, glorified, loved and pre- served throughout the world now served throughout the world now behind and now need to setts Citizens for Life rives by helicopter and joins and forever. Sacred Heart of and forever. Sacred Heart of lower our standards in order awarded former Boston several bands in the last Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, to reach a lesser goal. Mayor and Ambassador Ray North End parade of 2011. worker of miracles, pray for us. worker of miracles, pray for us. Sounds like Massachusetts, Flynn with the O’Connor Bad weather date will be the St. Jude, help of the hopeless, St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. pray for us. doesn’t it? Pro-Life Award for his out- following Sunday. Same Saythisprayer9 timesadayand Saythisprayer9 timesadayand FEENEY OUT, standing contributions to time, same place. by the 8th day your prayers will be by the 8th day your prayers will be WHAT ABOUT BAKER? the pro-life movement. The parade is run along answered. It has never been answered. It has never been Now, that Maureen Feeney ZUMIX with the Nazzaro Commu- known to fail. Publication must be known to fail. Publication must be GOT ITS BIG NIGHT nity Center, North End promised. My prayers have been promised. My prayers have been has resigned as a member answered. L.M.D.P.M. answered. L.M.D.A.T.P. of the Boston City Council, On Friday, November 18, Against Drugs and the the rumor has it that in the East Boston community Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tour- mid-December, Mayor Tom gathered at the old firehouse ism and Special Events. LEGAL NOTICE MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS • Boston Common MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. MPA NO. L599-C1, TERMINAL B ESCALATOR NO. 27 & 28 REPLACEMENT, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, Tree Lighting REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs (Continued from Page 1) The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY is soliciting consulting services for MPA CONTRACT Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, NO. AP1212-S1, FY12 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES. The Authority is seeking a qualifi ed Massachusetts 02116, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28, 2011 way from Boston to Nova fi rm to provide professional aerial photographs of the Authority’s facilities. The services shall consist immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly. Scotia. of vertical and oblique color photographs taken at various altitudes. Vertical photographs shall be NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS provided of the following facilities: DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10AM LOCAL TIME ON THURSDAY This year marks the first Facility Scale DECEMBER 8, 2011 year that 52,000 LED lights Massport Boston Area Facilities, Inner Harbor and Downtown Boston 1” = 3000’ The work includes REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ESCALATORS 27 & 28. will be installed during the Logan International Airport 1” = 1600’ Bid documents will be made available beginning TUESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2011 holiday season on Boston Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA 1” = 1600’ In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with Common. Four thousand Worcester Airport 1” = 1600’ their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Logan International Airport (2 fl ight lines/3 photos per line) 1” = 600’ an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of ELEVATORS. The lights will be placed on the estimated contract cost is EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS $800,000.00. Nova Scotia Christmas tree Logan International Airport (centered on passenger terminals) 1” = 600’ Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital by Sullivan & McLaughlin Logan International Airport (passenger and airfreight terminals) 1” = 600’ Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may Companies, Inc., with 48,000 Logan (roadways from Ted Williams Tunnel to Route 1A) 1” = 600’ issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form. Black Falcon Cruise Terminal 1” = 600’ additional LED lights deco- Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with Conley Terminal 1” = 600’ the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the rating 60 trees visible to the Moran Terminal 1” = 600’ Commonwealth of Massachusetts. public traveling on Beacon, South Boston Seaport District 1” = 600’ A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit Park, Tremont and Charles Oblique photographs shall be provided of the following facilities focusing on the major structures equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, Streets. This year’s lighting and features at each facility: Logan International Airport; Hanscom Field; Worcester Airport; Black or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the scheme includes four-color Falcon Cruise Terminal; Conley Terminal; Moran Terminal; South Boston Seaport District including Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The the World Trade Center and Fish Pier; East Boston Piers and Park; Bremen Street Park; Logan bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do LED lights on three struc- Express facilities in Braintree, Framingham, Woburn and Peabody. business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful tures on Boston Common: Submission shall include: (1) name and address of the fi rm and the year it was established; (2) type of performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. the Visitors Information ownership; (3) name and contact information for two principles of the fi rm; (4) resumes of key staff to be assigned to the work; (5) list of fi rm’s offi ces with addresses, identifying the location from which the The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials Center; Parkman Bandstand; payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety work will be performed; (6) list of similar projects and sample photographs of similar work performed company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages and a Parks Department in the last three years; (7) photographic technology to be employed and the format of the photographs to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General building in the area known to be provided; (8) proposed billing rates; (9) any M/W/DBE participation. Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum as Deer Park. Soft white- The specifi c deliverables and total fee shall be negotiated; however the fee is not anticipated to wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, exceed $150,000. which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and/or the Commissioner colored LED lights will be The submissions shall be evaluated on the basis of: (1) current relevant experience for similar projects; of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. used on trees at several (2) samples of similar work; (3) geographic location and availability of key staff and equipment; (4) The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance, entrances to the site. experience and expertise of key staff; (5) familiarity with relevant Massport environs; (6) M/W/DBE Auto Liability Insurance, and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of participation and affi rmative action efforts; and (7) past performance for the Authority, if applicable. Immediately following the ONE MILLION DOLLARS $1,000,000.00. Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the The selection shall involve a two-step process including the short listing of a minimum of three fi rms Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Boston Common tree light- based on an evaluation of the submittals in response to this solicitation, followed immediately by a Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details. ing, Mayor Menino will join fi nal selection. No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract. Back Bay residents at Arling- Ten (10) copies of a bound document each limited to 20 sheets (40 pages), exclusive of covers and This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that dividers and resumes which shall be limited to one page per individual, shall be printed on both sides not less than 3% of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise contractors. ton Street for the lighting of the sheet (8 ½” x 11”) and shall be addressed to Mr. Houssam H. Sleiman P.E., CCM, Director With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding of Commonwealth Avenue of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs, and received no later than 12 Noon on Thursday Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be Mall. Trees along the Mall December 15, 2011 at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside deemed responsive and eligible. Drive, Suite 209S, Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submittal that This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority will be illuminated through exceeds the page limit set here or that is not received in the Capital Programs Department by the contained in Article 84 of the General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s April 1 with elegant white above deadline shall be rejected as non-responsive. Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal lights made possible thanks Questions regarding this RFQ shall only be directed to Ms. Catherine Wetherell, Deputy Director at Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246). to community support and 617-568-3501 or via email at [email protected]. The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such private donations raised by DAVID S. MACKEY certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. the Committee to Light Com- INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs monwealth Avenue Mall. Run date: 11/25/11 Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY For additional information DAVID S. MACKEY call 617-635-4505, go to WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR www.cityofboston.gov/parks, Run date: 11/25/11 or visit us on Facebook. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 Page 15 • Let’s Be Honest (Continued from Page 4) Republicans declare this collapse. Not because it has EXTRA Innings publicly. Democrats do not, to. But because it is easier but most of them know it for the representatives we by Sal Giarratani too. This is why, when they keep re-electing to perform controlled both houses of Deficit Reduction Theater The Baltimore Zeros baseball head. It was always forget. Outside of our own Congress in 2009 — with a than to actually achieve the on their uniforms and caps. pitchers, Ryan Madson who filibuster-proof majority in real thing. They just hope Then, they went reality put- was late of the Phillies and the Senate — they did not they’re safely retired or dead ting a side view of an actual replaced by Pap was 4-2 with raise tax rates like they go before the inevitable occurs. oriole. The orange and black a 2.37. I think one of this around saying they think Of course it’s not helping remained but the cartoon trio will end up the closer. We they should. that we have an equally bird was sent into exile. I will have to wait and see on It cannot, in fact, be done. unserious president, but think it is time to kill the this position on the mound. Both sides understand, of even a serious one could not bird and bring back Mr. Ori- Rookies Awarded course, that America can- get Congress to act if Con- ole again. A smiley faced One hurler who helped his not survive long if the cur- gress believed the public baseball bird taking steroids team make the playoffs and rent state of affairs is not would continue to accept the for his head. Watch, bring another who contributed to altered. We will run out of usual Vaudeville act. him back and they’ll be a late season collapse earned money. We will not be able The ironic thing is that the cheering at Camden Yards top rookie honors this year. to borrow forever, without public does not appear to once again and battling the Jeremy Hellickson who ever paying anything back, enjoy the show. It just seems Yankees for first place once went 13-10 with a 2.95 ERA and so our access to credit to prefer it to the onset of again. If it ain’t broke, don’t with the Tampa Bay Rays will eventually disappear as reality. fix it. That’s what they did won the AL Rookie of the well. and they’ve been paying a Year honors. Meanwhile, The federal government of © 2011 high price ever since. Craig Kimbrel, who set a the United States is going to North Star Writers Group I recently found an old major league rookie record Growing up back in the Mike Boddicker baseball with 46 saves for the Atlanta ’60s, ’70s and into the early card at a flea market and if Braves won the NL award but • Diabetic Eye Care (Continued from Page 10) ’80s, the Baltimore Orioles you look closely at his cap, his failure to save the last were one of the most power- you can see that old cartoon game of the season sent the health on TRACK: the federal government’s ful teams in baseball and al- bird back in the day. Mean- Cardinals into the playoffs as Take your medications. research on the visual sys- ways a contender. Since the while, don’t ask me about the wild card winner. Reach and maintain a tem and eye diseases. NEI late ’80s up to now, they the Boddicker trade we made. Charlie Lea healthy weight. supports basic and clinical have seemed hapless. This We got him and gave up First Franco-American Add physical activity to science programs that re- season was their 14th consec- Brady Anderson and a young Baseball Player Dies your daily routine. sult in the development of utive losing season, longer Curt Schilling. Need I say Charlie Lea was the first Control your blood sugar, sight-saving treatments. For than any other team in more on this terrible trade? major leaguer born in France blood pressure, and choles- more information, visit either league. These are the Falling on Bard Times? and once threw a no-hitter. terol. www.nei.nih.gov. Baltimore Zeros today. The Now that closer Jonathan He passed away recently at Kick the smoking habit. About the National Insti- only time they looked good has jumped ship to Philadel- only 54 years old. He pitched “Don’t lose sight of dia- tutes of Health (NIH): NIH, was when they were con- phia and signed a four-year, from 1980-88. He spent six betic eye disease,” added Dr. the nation’s medical re- stantly beating up the even $50 million contract, the seasons up in Quebec with Huang. “Don’t wait until you search agency, includes 27 more season-ending hapless Boston Red Sox need a new the Montreal Expos and a notice an eye problem to Institutes and Centers and Sox. It is difficult to remem- closer after six seasons. On season down in Minnesota have an exam because vi- is a component of the U.S. ber the Orioles’ best sea- the Sox at the moment are with the Twins. On May 9, sion that is lost often can- Department of Health and sons of the past. I still David Bard who went 2-9 1981, he threw a no-hitter not be restored.” Human Services. NIH is the remember Brooks Robinson, with a 3.33 ERA and Alfredo against the San Francisco For more information on primary federal agency con- Frank Robinson and Jim Aceves who went 10-2 and a Giants. He made it to the All- diabetic eye disease and tips ducting and supporting ba- Palmer. I still remember 2.61 ERA. In September, Star Game in 1984. Over his on finding an eye care pro- sic, clinical, and transla- their 1966 World Series Aceves was impressive in career, he went 62-48 with fessional or financial assis- tional medical research, and sweep of the Koufax-Drys- that terrible September and a 3.54 ERA. Since 2002, he tance for eye care, visit is investigating the causes, dale LA Dodgers. Bard fell on hard times with had worked as a radio voice www.nei.nih.gov/diabetes treatments, and cures for Back in the day, Baltimore a 10.64, YES, 10.64 ERA dur- for the minor league Mem- or call NEI at 301-496-5248. both common and rare dis- was a sports capital with the ing the 7-20 September to phis Redbirds. The National Eye Institute eases. For more information Orioles and the Baltimore (NEI), part of the National about NIH and its programs, Colts with Johnny Unitas. LEGAL NOTICE Institutes of Health, leads visit www.nih.gov. The Orioles still look terrible MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY today and the Indianapolis NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Colts now stand 0-10 this sea- REQUEST FOR TRADE CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS LEGAL NOTICE son without Peyton Manning. The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY is soliciting Statements of Qualifi cations from TRADE MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY I can’t believe how a whole CONTRACTORS interested in performing work for MPA PROJECT NO. L269-C1-4, DESIGN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS team falls flat without their PACKAGE #2 LOGAN CONSOLIDATED RENTAL CAR FACILITY, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY is soliciting Statements of Qualifi cations from General quarterback and I have no AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSSACHUSETTS. The Authority is seeking Qualifi cation Statements Contractors for MPA PROJECT NO. L1163-C1, RENOVATE TERMINAL B BATHROOMS, from Trade Contractors who have a demonstrated experience in the construction and implementation answers to give. However, of similar work in terms of scale and complexity as required for this project at Logan Airport in East LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. General Contractors Boston. In accordance with Massachusetts construction manager at-risk requirements, MGL Chapter must have demonstrated expertise in airport terminal construction/rehabilitation and implementation when it comes to the Orioles, 149A, Section 44F, Qualifi cation Statements are being requested from trade contractors capable of of similar work in terms of scale and complexity. I have an idea. performing glass and glazing work. MPA Project L1163-C1 will include the renovation of two pairs of toilet rooms Terminal B. The Nearly 20 or so years ago, The Consolidated Rental Car Facility Southwest Service Area Redevelopment project (ConRAC) renovations include upgrades to lighting, HVAC, fi re alarm, fi re protection, and plumbing systems, as includes a four-level 1,200,000 square foot precast concrete parking garage, a 112,000 square well as the installation of new accessories, fi xtures and fi nishes. Demolition of existing toilet rooms the Orioles switched off their feet Customer Service Center (CSC) building, Quick Turnaround Areas (QTAs) for rental car or areas targeted for new toilet rooms is included in the scope of work as well as all work in adjacent old team symbol, the cartoon maintenance and storage, including fueling, washing and cleaning facilities. The project includes horizontal and vertical spaces to complete all connections to the necessary systems’ upgrades. One bird with that oversized roadway and intersection improvements, site access improvements, landscaping, and demolition of project toilet rooms is located landside and one of the project toilet rooms is located in the Security of an existing fl ight kitchen building. The project includes site preparation, deep foundations, utility Identifi cation Display Area (SIDA). The terminals will remain occupied and active during construction relocations, drainage and grading, temporary roadways and traffi c control, elevated roadway and construction may be phased so that no two related area toilet rooms are closed at the same time. LEGAL NOTICE structures, construction phasing and sequencing, building structures, architecture, interior fi nishes, The estimated construction cost is approximately $1,000,000 and the construction duration is vehicular and pedestrian circulation/wayfi nding, signage/graphics, stairs, elevators, escalators, planned for 6 months. Commonwealth of Massachusetts HVAC, plumbing, fi re protection, electrical, lighting, power, security, and other systems and facilities. The Authority is implementing this project in accordance with MGL Chapter 149; Section 44D1/2, The Trial Court The total estimated cost of the Project is approximately $187,000,000 and the construction duration is subsections (c) thru (j). This Request for Qualifi cations (RFQ) will be utilized to prequalify General Middlesex Probate and Family Court approximately thirty (30) months. The estimated value of the glass and glazing work to be performed Contractors that are capable and experienced in the renovation of restrooms in active terminals in a 208 Cambridge Street by the trade contractors is $1,250,000. phased sequence of construction similar in size and complexity to the scope of work described above. Cambridge, MA 02141 The Authority is implementing this project in accordance with MGL Chapter 149A, Sections 1 thru The Authority shall utilize a two-step process including the prequalifi cation of General Contractors Docket No. MI11D4358DR 13. This selection of trade contractors conforms to MGL Chapter 149A, Section 8, subsections (b) based on an evaluation of the Statement of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, to (k) inclusive. This Request for Qualifi cations (RFQ) will be utilized to prequalify trade contractors followed by an Invitation to Bidders which will only be issued to prequalifi ed General Contractors. DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING capable and experienced in the construction of parking structures. The Authority shall utilize a Please note that the Authority does not intend to prequalify subcontractors for this Project but will two-step process including the prequalifi cation of trade contractors based on an evaluation of the implement the fi led sub bid process in accordance with MGL Chapter 149. PAWAN BASNET Statement of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, followed by an Invitation to Qualifi cation Statements shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria: (1) Management vs. Bidders that will only be issued to the prequalifi ed trade contractors. A Prequalifi cation Committee Experience; (2) Project References including a Public Project Record and (3) Capacity including a ALEXIS LEWIS consisting of four representatives, one each from the Designer and the CM at Risk and two Massport demonstration that the contractor has the fi nancial stability and long-term viability to successfully To the Defendant: staff. This Prequalifi cation Committee will be conducting a qualifi cations-based evaluation of implement the Project. In addition, a contractor must have a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for submittals received from interested trade contractors in order to identify prequalifi ed trade contractors the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) in the category of General Building Construction, Divorce requesting that the Court grant a who will be invited to respond to a written Invitation to Bidders. Please note that the Authority is not and a commitment letter for payment and performance bonds in the full amount of the construction divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the utilizing this process to prequalify subcontractors who are not trade contractors which shall be done cost estimate from a surety company licensed to do business in Massachusetts. A Supplemental Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the separately in accordance with MGL C149A, Section 8, subsection (j). Information Package which discusses the Evaluation Criteria and the Prequalifi cation Process in Court. Qualifi cation Statements shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria; (1) Management more detail will be available to interested parties beginning Tuesday December 6, 2011, by contacting An Automatic Restraining Order has been Experience; (2) Project References including a Public Project Record and (3) Capacity to Complete Cathy Santosuosso at 617-568-5978 or [email protected]. A Project Briefi ng will be held entered in this matter preventing you from including a demonstration that the contractor has the fi nancial stability and long-term viability to on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Authority’s Capital Programs Department, Logan taking any action which would negatively successfully implement the Project. A Supplemental Information Package that discusses these Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, East Boston, MA. Attendance at the briefi ng is not impact the current financial status of either Evaluation Criteria and the Prequalifi cation Process in more detail as well as any other requirements mandatory, however, it is strongly encouraged in order to best familiarize your fi rm with the project party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court for the Qualifi cation Statements will be available to interested parties beginning Monday, November details and the prequalifi cation process. Rule 411. 28, 2011, by contacting Cathy Santosuosso at [email protected]. Seven (7) copies of a bound document each limited to 20 sheets (40 pages), exclusive of covers and You are hereby summoned and required Seven (7) copies of a bound document each limited to 20 sheets (40 pages), exclusive of covers dividers and resumes which shall be limited to one page per individual, shall be printed on both sides to serve upon: Pawan Basnet, 77 Med- and dividers and resumes, which shall be limited to one page, shall be printed on both sides of the of the sheet (8 ½” x 11”) and shall be addressed to Mr. Houssam H. Sleiman P.E., CCM, Director ford Street, #2, Medford, MA 02155 your sheet (8 ½” x 11”) and shall be addressed to Mr. Houssam H. Sleiman, P.E., CCM, Director of Capital of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs, and received no later than 12 Noon on Thursday answer, if any, on or before December 27, Programs and Environmental Affairs, and received no later than 12 Noon, Thursday, December 15, December 15, 2011 at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, 2011. If you fail to do so, the court will pro- 2011, at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, Suite 209S, Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submittal that exceeds ceed to the hearing and adjudication of this Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submittal that exceeds the page limit the page limit set here or that is not received in the Capital Programs Department by the above action. You are also required to file a copy set here or that is not received in the Capital Programs Department by the above deadline shall be deadline shall be rejected as non-responsive. of your answer, if any, in the office of the rejected as non-responsive. Register of this Court. Questions regarding this RFQ shall only be directed to Ms. Catherine Wetherell, Deputy Director at Questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to Ms. Catherine Wetherell, Deputy Director, Capital 617-568-3501 or via email at [email protected]. WITNESS, Hon. PETER C. DiGANGI, First Justice of this Court. Programs and Environmental Affairs, at 617-568-3501 or via email [email protected]. MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Date: November 15, 2011 MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY DAVID S. MACKEY Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate DAVID S. MACKEY INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 11/25/11 Run date: 11/25/11 Run date: 11/25/11 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss Let’s Talk About “The Fight Family!” ADDED ATTRACTIONS — their mark to a perfect We are family. We’re a Allie Colombo, Clem Crowley, With the first doubleheader 5-0-0 for the homestand, it large family that’s called Johnny Cesario, Al Couture, already sold out, another at- marked the first time since The Fight Family! Do you Frankie Campbell, Jimmy tractive twin bill has been they swept a homestand of remember the movie, A Farrell, Sr., Francesco “Kid” added to the outdoor hockey five or more games since Beautiful Mind, starring Fratalia, Tommy Greb, Billy festivities at Fenway Park in going 5-0-0 in a span from Russell Crow? At the end of Hunter, Johnny Nee, Rocky January. November 29-December 11, the movie he says to his wife Marciano, Jennie Oliveira, Come January 14 rivals 1986. and colleagues, I believe he Reinaldo Oliveira, Sr., Jake Boston College High and “We talked about it before said, “I couldn’t have done it Kilrain, Frankie Fay, Joe Catholic Memorial High will when we were looking at the without you!” Fighters all Frazier, Sam Langford, take to the ice at 3:00 p.m. schedule,” said captain need inspiration in life. A Bernie McNally, Earnie Min- Then at 6:00 p.m. North- Zdeno Chara. “We were reason to get up and go to elli, Georgie Martin, Paul eastern will meet Boston thinking one game at a work! A reason to go that Pender, “Iron Mike” Pusateri, College in a regular season time and our goal was to get extra mile. A reason to get Pat Petronelli, Pat McCarthy, Hockey East matchup. as many points as possible. up after getting knocked Willie Pep, Floyd Paterson, Al The first event — sched- We got all of them. That was down. Like they say in box- Sacramone, Eddie Sylvia, uled for January 7 — sold the goal and now we accom- ing. “You can never tell a great Bucky Vincent, and Charles out in less than a week, plished it. But we can’t be fighter till he or she has got Marvelous Marvin Hagler Babe Wood. “You will never prompting officials to seek satisfied. We’ve got to keep knocked down.” Rocky be forgotten!” additional games in order to going.” Balboa shouted “Yow Francis X. Bellotti, Kenny The Pusateri Family. satisfy the eager crowds. FINDING A WAY TO WIN — Adrien, I did it!” after win- Butler, Jr., Bob Benoit, Ralph Mother Kathy, Wife Alice, That doubleheader has B’s coach Claude Julien feels ning his grueling battle over Boyn, Johnny Bos, Bobby Sons Michael, Joe, Gary, the University of Vermont there will be good nights and Apollo Creed. Fighters accept Covino, Frank Calabro, Rich daughter Debbie Nauss. God meeting UMass-Amherst at bad nights as a team goes the fight in front of them. Cappiello, Mike Cappiello, bless you all. 4:00 p.m. to be followed by through the long regular Fighters face obstacles, Sean Creegan, Tommy A flashback with the Fight the University of New Hamp- season schedule but what sometimes against over- Collins, Ed Casey, Jimbo Family: KO Magazine April shire facing the University matters is finding a way to whelming odds. Have you Curran, Joey DeGrandis, 1983; Marvelous Marvin of Maine in the nightcap at win — especially on those ever seen a fighter, parent, Tony DeMarco, Papa Ray Hagler a 12-5 favorite over 7:30 p.m. occasions where a team sergeant, trainer, friend, Drayton, Mark DeLuca, Sr., Tony Sibson in their World NESN is televising both does not play as well as it instructor, teacher, coach, Mark DeLuca, Jr., Ray Middleweight Title fight. January 7 games as part of could. manager, lieutenant, girl- Delicio, Paul Doyle, Joe Middleweight Vinnie Curto its TV tripleheader that day. “There’s going to be nights, friend or wife complain of dis- DeNucci, Cezar Duarte, won a 10-rounder over Hec- The Bruins will play Van- when you have an 82-game cipline issues with others? Charlie Dwyer, Dr. Edgar tor Negrete. Sean Mannion couver at the Garden start- schedule, where you play While doing so, “smiling!” A Bellenas, Dick Ecklund, Tim won a 10-rounder over Billy ing at 1:00 p.m. in a match- well and you come out with smirk on their face? That Flamos, Joe Feeney, Missy Bradley. Ray “Boom Boom” up of the two Stanley Cup nothing and probably de- special grin after having Fiorentino, Dan Fitzgerald, Mancini won by KO in 14 finalists. When that con- serve better, Then there’s come off the canvas to win. Ed Fitzgerald, Steve Fratalia, over Duk Koo Kim and re- cludes, NESN will immedi- going to nights where maybe You smirk after seeing your Robert Fratalia, Dick tained his WBA lightweight ately switch to Fenway to protégées knocked down Flaherty, Jerry Forte, Macka title. Freddie Roach won a you don’t get as good a game broadcast the action there. and coming off of the canvas Foley, Mickey Flynn, Jimmy ten-rounder over Danny out of your team but you still Additional games on differ- find a way to win. That’s and winning a Battle Royal. Farrell, Dick Farr, Michael Cruz. August 1975 Boxing ent days are a possibility. Thus! Doing better. Thus George, Leo Gerstel, Ronnie Illustrated: Jackie Smith where you’ve got to give The rink will be available realizing it’s not the fact Gerstel Jr., Carlos Garcia, outpoints Danny Heath in credit to your team, finding for several days between the a way to win those games.” that they got knocked down. Don Green, Marvelous Mar- ten in Boston and Donnie two doubleheaders, leaving READY FOR SHOOTOUTS It’s the fact that they got back vin Hagler, Jerry Huston, Nelson stops Jimmy Nieves time slots available to sched- — Time was in the NHL up and fought and won! It’s Bob Hanna, Jack Hurley, in “1.” Jackie Smith also ule more games. where the only time you saw not getting knocked down. Richard Hand, Jr., Johnny outpoints Marcelino Alicia If you are going to any of what now takes place in a It’s getting back up, and not Hasson, Emily Harney, in 8, in Boston, Al Romano these games, remember to shootout was during the rare giving up. The act of reach- Bob Hayden, Jackie Harris, outpoints Jerry Wells in 8, dress warmly. You will be sit- in-game penalty shot. But ing deep within oneself and Bobby Halpern, Don Halpin, Marvelous Marvin Hagler ting in a cold weather envi- since the coming of the fighting for victory. “Ding!” Joey Innis, Beau Jaynes, KO’s Joey Blair in 2 and he ronment for several hours, shootout, those situations Goals are achieved through Mike Joyce, Peter McNeeley, outpoints Jimmy Owens in which is different than mov- are now a part of practice on perseverance. That’s what Scott Ploof and Frankie Ross 10. Boxing Illustrated World ing around in the cold. In a regular basis. being a trainer, parent, a do. As did R.I.P., do for those rated Vinnie Curto fights a addition, your seat will prob- “We’ve been practicing leader, a peer or a friend is who came after. Who now draw in Philadelphia with ably be more at a distance shootouts quite a bit,” said all about. The act of making pass on wisdom and knowl- 7th rated Boxing Illustrated, from the action than any Julien. “And I’ve been a positive difference in the edge to others as was passed 8th rated WBA Bad Bennie seat at the Garden. Even watching a lot of it, whether life of others is special. That on to them by peers. In fight- Briscoe. World rated fighters though the games will be up it’s part of our practice or is why we celebrate the lives ing, in life, the ring, the in the world from the area on the Jumbotron, a pair of after practice.” of great individuals that cage and in the octagon. In are: Heavyweight John small binoculars might come The coach mentioned how have made a difference in turn, making life better for “Dino” Dennis, Light Heavy- in handy. second year man Tyler the lives of others and the others. A salute to those in weight Eddie Owens and CLOSING IN ON TRIPLE Seguin, who went first in fighters they trained and that Golden Ring in Heaven Paul Cardoza, Middle- DIGITS — When the Bruins the shootout against Colum- help do better. Helping oth- refereed by God. R.I.P. Fight weights: Vinnie Curto and emerged victorious in their bus, has improved in that ers achieve and get to a Family Members: Joey Marvelous Marvin Hagler shootout victory over the area. He also discussed two higher level. Such as they Cam, Tom McNeeley, Sal and Junior Welterweight Columbus Blue Jackets on other players. do: Bobby Bower, Jimmy Bartolo, Lou Bogash, Sr., Tony Petronelli. November 17 at the Garden, “David Krejci has been a Burchfield, Paul Barry, Ron Milio Bettina, Lou Brouillard, it was the 97th consecutive lot better this year when it Borges, Calvin T. Brown, John Buckley, Walter Byars, time that the B’s had played comes to shootouts. 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