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STEVEN GROSSMAN SUZANNE M. BUMP Steve Grossman, a Newton Suzanne Bump won the Democrat and Somerville Democratic primary against businessman beat out Bos- Worcester Sheriff Guy Glodis ton City Councilor Stephen for State Auditor. She will Murphy in the race for Trea- face Mary Z. Connaughton, surer. Said Grossman, “Vot- the Republican primary ers are saying, “Don’t give winner. Connaughton said, up the party line, don’t give “A change is important, St. Rosalia procession was held on Sunday, September 12, 2010 through the streets me rhetoric, give me some- that’s what I heard from vot- of the North End. This marked the end of the summer feasts held in Boston’s North thing I can believe in that ers all over the state.” End. View more photos on Page 5. is credible.” The voter turnout was in- (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) Grossman, the winner of credibly dismal. Less than the Democratic primary will one out of six registered vot- face off against State Repre- ers voted in the primary. sentative Karyn Polito, the Polito, the GOP Treasurer Republican candidate for candidate in November said, Mayor’s Column Treasurer. “People have lost faith in by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston Meanwhile, former Brain- politics” and she saw the low This week, Boston residents riding ize that almost all of the household items tree State Representative turnout as proof that voters on a MBTA bus, taking the T, or just which they may consider trash are and State Labor Secretary are listless. walking down Main Street will notice a actually recyclable. Beyond commonly new promotional campaign launched by considered recyclables such as plastic the City of Boston reminding everyone bottles, soda cans, and paper, we can now how easy and important it is to recycle recycle hard plastic items such as toys in Boston. The ads, featuring Boston and laundry baskets. More than 50 per- News Briefs residents at home with a variety of cent of household trash is recyclable, but everyday recyclable items, will run for the average Boston resident only re- by Sal Giarratani eight weeks this fall and again in the cycles 14 percent of recyclable items. I spring. Recycling in Boston is now am thrilled with the high level of inter- easier than ever with the City’s new est and success that the program has Raising the Age for Social Security recycling carts and I hope these ads experienced so quickly, but we can do Recently, I’ve heard the news that some will help encourage our residents to better. people think the way to save Social Security take advantage of this opportunity to Over the past year, the City of Boston is to raise the retirement age. Those who sup- start recycling. I know that Boston resi- has delivered 55,000 large 64-gallon port this idea say with life expectancies dents care about the environment, par- wheeled carts to residents throughout approaching 80 years, where is the justifica- ticularly their own environment, and the city. With this new program we tion for not increasing the retirement age to recycling is an important way to take have not only made it more convenient at least the early or mid-70s. If these advocates care of our City and keep our neighbor- for residents to recycle, but we have had their way, you’d have to die before you could hoods clean and vibrant. Last summer, saved money. For every ton of trash start collecting. we switched from “dual-stream” recy- recycled, the City saves $70 on resident The crisis in Social Security that we’ve been cling, which required separating bottles, trash disposal fees. It actually much talking about for years was created by the very cans and plastic from paper, to the more expensive to remove and inciner- same government trying to “fix” it. The Social Recycle More! “single-stream” method, ate trash than it is to recycle. This pro- Security Trust Fund was supposed to be held allowing all recyclables to be mixed gram is very important to maintaining “in trust” for all of us. It now contains $2.5 tril- together. As a result, we have seen a Boston’s environmental and economic lion in Treasury securities. It ain’t a very good 30 percent increase in the tonnage that sustainability and it is our goal to con- excuse for a trust. If it had been held truly in residents recycled over the last year and tinue to increase participation from trust, the system would be $2.5 trillion closer the carts have been so popular that resi- residents each year. to being solved without cutting benefits or tell- dents request close to 200 additional I encourage anyone who has not ing folks they can’t retire until they turn 100 carts per week. yet taken advantage of the “single- years old. We have been providing residents stream” bins to take this small but these big new recycling carts, but we important step to begin recycling. (Continued on Page 14) also want to remind everyone how they can use them. Many people do not real- (Continued on Page 12)

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Ashes to Ashes Well, we made it through “acted stupidly” — although September 11th with no one both Dr. Gates and Sergeant AT HOME IN OLD ROME, THE INSULA OR TENEMENT HOUSE in America conducting a Crowley may have displayed The development of the way to prevent being seri- public burning of the Koran less than perfect judgment Roman Insula or Tenement ously affected by the cold was (Qur’an), Torah, Tanakh, (and which of us does, hum?) House seems to have been to use portable braziers and New Testament, Book of In September of last year brought about by the same risk the resulting fumes or Morman, Rig Veda, the writ- President Obama called economic factors that plague fire hazard. Additional risks ings of Mary Baker Eddy, or hip-hop musician Kanye our tenement houses of to- were generated by the use of any other sacred text. Not West a “jackass.” Of course day; low income, high land torches or lamps for lighting. even a single copy of The in Mr. West’s case the cost and high population den- The Insula or Tenement House Local fire brigades, fire- Watchtower! charge is true, but it also sity. There were not very faster than the supply of liv- fighting night watchmen or Whew! For a while there I goes with, and is a prereq- many families that were able ing spaces. Rents soared and “vigiles” helped but there was thought we were on our way uisite for, his profession. to afford the luxury of a buildings deteriorated be- just no immediate solution. to becoming fifteenth cen- I have a suggestion for “domus” or one family home. cause of little or no mainte- Water pressure was not avail- tury Florence, Italy, with our President Obama. When Most people lived in flats, in nance. Many families were able to bring water to the up- own version of Savonarola they asked you about the huge tenement blocks. The forced to sublet extra rooms per floors and emergency fire lighting the bonfire of the incinerating inciter in flats were called “cenecula” to help pay the rent. pails were never kept filled vanities down in Gainsville, Gainesville, you could have and the tenement blocks The floors of the “cenecula” as required by law. A small Florida. That is until I heard recycled two golden oldies were called “insula.” There were often covered with fire usually spread rapidly that the Sunshine State pas- and replied: “some jackass were shops on the ground beautiful mosaics and the and engulfed the entire tor was not a member of any acts stupidly every day, and level and four or five floors of walls were frescoed, but this structure in a short time. organized demonination and I’m not going to comment on tenants above. Some of the is where it ended. There During his day, Crassus, he hasn’t more than 50 fol- every one of them.” shopkeepers maintained were none of the simple the wealthy real estate lowers! In other words one I have another suggestion luxurious ground floor apart- conveniences of today; no dealer, usually appeared on crackpot with a few assorted for the President. Next time ments behind or adjacent to lighting, no heating system, the scene of a fire to offer nuts and loose screws hang- you are temped to comment their shops. no sinks, toilets or baths as sympathy to the burned-out ing around him could get all on some current news item The name “insula” seems we know them. Family living landlord and also to offer a that attention. that is unrelated to your job to have been derived from spaces were overcrowded pittance for the purchase of And attention he got! In as chief executive, follow the “insulanus” or island, as and this contributed to the his smoldering heap. If a deal the days leading up to 9/11 advice of the old proverb: these structures were built general decline in cleanli- was made, a team of trained it seemed like every time I “Better to remain silent and to stand alone, like an island ness and health. Minor insula builders had another looked at the television news be thought a fool than to surrounded by a sea of family quarrels quickly be- income producing structure there was President Obama speak and remove all doubt.” streets, and were seldom came community concerns. on the site in record time. talking about the fire-bug The more you keep on connected to other buildings. Many of these speculative The lack of water in the preacherman. This is get- talking about things better In the year 350 A.D. there structures were so poorly upper stores for fighting fires ting all too familiar. ignored in silence, the more were more than forty thou- and speedily built that a col- also meant the lack of water In July 2009, with sub- your presidency goes up in sand of these tenement lapse was not uncommon. for sanitary purposes. The stantially less that full smoke. houses in Rome. They were The stability of the structures “insula” inhabitants could pay knowledge of the details of built for speculation with the was further aggravated by a small cost to enter the pub- the incident, President David Trumbull is the idea of generating rental in- the floods from the Tiber. lic latrines or “forica.” Here Obama said the Cambridge chairman of the Boston Ward come. The rent was called People often spoke of the good they would meet to discuss police “acted stupidly” when Three Republican Committee. “pensio” and was quite high fortune of the homeless beg- the topics of the day, politics Sergeant Crowley arrested Boston’s Ward Three includes even for the worst of the flats gars who had nothing to fear or invitations to visit and Harvard Professor Henry the North End, West End, part or rooms. The rental agents from fire or falling houses. dine with friends, etc. These Louis “Skip” Gates. The later of Beacon Hill, downtown, were called “insularii” or The original construction of latrines were often circular investigation concluded that waterfront, Chinatown, and “procuratores insularum.” these “Roman rat-traps” pro- and the interiors were richly no wrong was done, no one part of the South End. They seldom lived on the pre- vided for large window open- decorated. They usually con- mises. 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Massachusetts Boston with a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Boston Main Streets - Historic Walking Tour Criminal Justice. On Saturday Engine 40 Firehouse to the Barnes School. During his undergraduate September 25, Refreshments will be served. tenure, Robert was inducted 2010 from 9:30 Meet at ZUMIX, 260 Sumner Street into the Golden Key Interna- am to 12:30 pm, (Engine 40 Firehouse). tional Honor Society and the East Boston Main This event is FREE, but space is limited. Alpha Phi Sigma Honor So- Streets and the Please contact Clark Moulaison at ciety. Both societies adhere Boston Preserva- EB Main Streets to RSVP: 617-561-1044, to rigid acceptance require- tion Alliance will [email protected]. ments and excellent aca- host an interac- This project is one part of an exciting new demic achievement. tive walking tour historic preservation outreach initiative in Robert is the son of of Maverick and Allston and other parts of the city: the Neigh- former North Enders Robert Central Squares borhood Preservation Partnership of Boston. and Angela (Buccieri) with support from With funding and support from the National Passacantilli of Medford, Historic Boston Trust for Historic Preservation Partners in Massachusetts and the Incorporated and the Field Program, two local historic pres- Robert Passacantilli, Jr. of grandson of the late Albert the National Trust for Historic preservation. ervation organizations, Historic Boston Medford, Massachusetts has and Josephine Passacantilli, Join us for a free, fun tour of the commer- Incorporated and the Boston Preservation graduated Magna Cum James and Anna “Tootsie” cial district that will invite participants to Alliance, are using this initiative to extend Laude from the University of Buccieri. look both back and forward in time. We’ll historic preservation field services to share stories of how East Bostonians have Boston neighborhoods through workshops, built, worked and played in, preserved and priority planning and one-on-one assistance ITALY 150: given new life to the neighborhood’s special to property owners, residents, Boston Main buildings and places – from the 9 Chelsea Street districts, and community-based A Different Interpretation Street Sidewalk Clock to the Piers, from organizations. Please join La Federazione Delle Associazione Abruzzesi USA – FAA/USA in collaboration with the Consul General 10th Annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade of Italy, Boston and Dante Alighieri Society for a a confer- On Friday, September 10, ton District Court, Station 7, ence by Professor Spencer Di Scala on the 150th Anniver- rade marshals: Ellie Black- 2010, East Boston Main East Boston Neighborhood sary of the unification of Italy. The event will be held at stad, Donna Concannon, Streets held its 10th Annual Health Center, MetLife Dora Hijuita and Lorraine Dante Alighieri Society, 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Countdown to Kindergarten Home Loans and Walgreens. Massachusetts on Sunday, September, 26 at 3:00PM. Light Clougherty. Thank you to all Parade. Special thanks to DJ John refreshments will be served. the generous local busi- East Boston Main Streets Dudley for donating the en- nesses, organizations and For more information call Rosetta Romagnoli at 617-924- along with the Boston Pub- tertainment. This year’s 7641, Domenico Susi at 617-742-2791 or Dante Alighieri individuals who made this lic Schools Countdown to parade was led by four pa- at 617-876-5160. year’s event a great success! 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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD STOCKS END WITH MODERATE GAINS by Sal Giarratani The Dow, NYSE, and has still plenty of fight left in at Chevron. The Dow and Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane NASDAQ all advanced. The it,” said Nick Jones, a Transocean topped averages Once again as summer enue in or near the Orchard semi conductors hurt the Gartner analyst. “Nokia’s in two years. Last month, ebbs out of sight, I start Park projects. Finally, we index by weakness in inven- problems are fixable. They Cognizant Technology re- thinking of the old days grow- had a Black neighborhood tories and demand was have problems that are fix- ported 2nd quarter earnings, ing up in Lower Roxbury. across the elevated tracks weaker than expected. able. They have a lot of that beat expectations. Earn- Recently, I began attending on Washington Street. They Lululemons quarterly earn- strength in manufacturing ings rose 18% to .56 cents/ the annual Roxbury Re- had the Lenox projects along ings gapped up 133% and its and logistics with a huge share in views for .52 cents, unions which are usually Shawmut Avenue. On Sun- fundamentals were excep- installed base. They can the best in three years. Most held on the first Saturday of days, since most everyone tionally strong. The upscale build handsets with excel- of the increase came from November, not to be confused was Catholic, we all showed retailer of upscale workout lent price and performance, financial services where with the first Tuesday of up in the same pews at apparel had fallen 33% off its with technical features. The revenue grew 46% from last November. I started voting St. Philip’s for Mass. Even at June high. It vaulted over its key is the executive year. With the aid of its back in 1969 when I turned our St. Rita’s Grammar 50 day average on Friday as changes Klop makes Jones 88,000 employees, Cogni- 21 years old, but I now vote School on Thorndike Street, it topped views. The Dow re- ads.” The new CEO has zant’s annual earnings my Roxbury roots on that our classrooms were a blend gained its strength and its about nine months to show climbed each of the past first Saturday of next month. of the entire neighborhood. 200 day moving average did results. The challenges he eight years and in 2008- Actually people in my old St. Rita’s closed in June well! The Commerce Depart- faces are well understood 2009 the earnings grew neighborhood voted often 1961, and I entered the ment said two local invento- inside Nokia. He needs a to- 25% and 19% respectively. and sometimes on the very eighth grade at St. Francis ries jumped 1.3% in July, tal revamping before it be- The growing demand for same Election Day. My old de Sales Grammar School. the largest pop in two years. comes competitive to the 3G wireless is music to the state Representative Charlie This was Roxbury but not Wholesale sales rose .6%, likes of IPhone and Android. ears of Altera. The company Iannello once was over- Lower Roxbury. When I double what analysts had Intel and Nokia have devel- said the earnings would whelmingly re-elected from graduated in June 1962, estimated. Baldu, Apple, and oped a separate platform rise 10-14% versus a 4-8% a cell at Charles Street. there were 35 students in Priceline made moves on called Mega, which is built growth. This goes up from Folks in the old neighbor- my class, 18 African Ameri- below average volume. For- on the separate free Linux last year and has jumped hood trusted him. Roxbury can kids and 17 others ei- eign stocks, Mercedo, Libre, operating system. 16% to 52% and 68% in the folk stood together watching ther Irish or Italian Ameri- and Ctrip.com took on 2% China’s trade surplus fell last three quarters. Analysts each other’s backs. cans. But all Roxbury kids. gains. The holiday shortened to $20 billion from July’s see Altera’s earnings soar- The Roxbury Reunion is This year’s reunion will be gains were modest, but $28.7 billion. Imports shot ing 158% to $2.32/share in the place to be if you were held at the Quincy Sons of added a bit to the prior up 352% on August 9th, eas- 2010, then slipping 1% in proud of those Roxbury roots Italy Hall on Quarry Street in week’s gains. Nokia has ily beating views and July’s 2011. President Obama of yours. Each year more and Quincy on Saturday, Novem- tapped a senior Microsoft 22.7%. That bodes well for called for $50 billion from more folks from Lower Rox- ber 6. If you are from the executive, Steven Klop, who domestic demand. Export infrastructure spending and bury have been showing up. “Bury” and I know many old headed up Microsoft’s $18.6 growth slowed to 34.4% from a wide variety of tax cuts for We’re still outnumbered by Roxbury-ites moved to Roslin- billion business division, July’s 38.1%. The yen rose, the rich expire, which was those folks from St. Patrick’s dale and West Roxbury, be- which includes the highly but up less than 1% since its slated to be activated for Parish. Roxbury used to be cause I’ve met them at these profitable office software June 19th de-pegging from 2010 taxes. about parishes. St. Patrick’s, reunions in recent years. You suite. Nokia had slipped to a the dollar. It’s time to call your St. Francis de Sales, St. owe it to yourself to attend. 36% market share, down Oil prices increased $3 a financial advisor or call me John’s, Mission Church and Take a trip down memory from 47% previously. “Nokia barrel to end at $76/barrel at 617-261-7777. my own St. Philip’s down on lane to a time in your past Harrison Avenue near the when life seemed so good. Saint John Chrysostom Lower Roxbury/South End When you made forever line. My old section of the friendships. When life by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari “Bury” often gets lumped seemed endless. John Chrysostom was born near Antioch. He remained into the South End, which it Stay tuned for more details into troubled times, Antioch, there two years, but then as isn’t. The legendary James coming soon. Meanwhile, the place of his birth, was the his health deteriorated Michael Curley was born at stop by MJ’s Pizza on Bel- second city of the Eastern through fastings and cold, he 28 Northampton Street near grade Street in Roslindale part of the Roman Empire; returned to Antioch to regain Harrison Avenue. It was and talk with Stevie O’Malley. during the entire fourth his health, and resumed Roxbury. He’s in the know when it century it was a place of reli- his office as lector in the Nothing against those comes to this annual re- gious division. His father, church. from other parishes but we union. If you stop by, tell him Secundus, was an officer of Very probably in the begin- thought St. Philip’s was best. Sal sent you. Stevie, like me, high rank in the Syrian ning of 381 Meletius made We were multicultural and is a proud Roxbury native army; he died shortly after him deacon, just before his diverse for the standards of who never forgot his roots the birth of his son John own departure to Constanti- the fifties and sixties. We and a time in his life that leaving his wife, Anthusa, nople, where he died as had an Italian neighborhood made him who he is today. who was only twenty, to care president of the Second by St. Philip’s Church and Lower Roxbury, Roxbury for John and his elder sister. Ecumenical Council. The the Greenshoe Factory. We Highlands, Roxbury Crossing She was a woman of intelli- successor of Meletius was had an Irish neighborhood and Mission Hill were the gence and character. She not Flavian who charged Chry- further down Harrison Av- places to be! only instructed her son in sostom as deacon to assist at piety, but also sent him to three years later he received the liturgical functions, to the best schools of Antioch Holy Baptism and was or- where he attained consider- dained lector. Soon after- (Continued on Page 15) Leave the able scholarship. wards, in search of a more The turning point in young perfect life, he entered one DIAMONDS DELIVERY Chrysostom’s life came of the ascetic societies near ROLEX around the year 367 when he Antioch, which was under the ESTATE JEWELRY to Us! met Bishop Meletius. The spiritual direction of the fa- Bought & Sold With a Gift Subscription to the earnest, mild, and winning mous Diodorus, later Bishop Jewelers Exch. Bldg. character of this man in- of Tarsus. Prayer, manual Post-Gazette, your generosity will be Jim (617) 263-7766 spired him. 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(Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) KIWANIS FOXWOODS BUS TRIP The Kiwanis Club of East Boston will hold Boston. Returns at approximately 5:30pm a FOXWOODS CASINO BUS TRIP on Sun- PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will be on sale th RD On August 20, 2010 Anthony Gaeta, son of Joseph day October 24 , 2010. The bus leaves at THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 23 from 10-11AM and Mary Gaeta and grandson of Anthony and Anna 7:30 am from the Salesian Boys & Girls Club at the East Boston Social Centers Gym. st st Gaeta (shown in photo above) of the North End, (Former Savio HS) at 150 Byron Street, East 1 come 1 serve - No refunds. received his black belt in karate. The ceremony was held at Reading High School. Anthony is a freshman at St. John’s Prep in Danvers, Massa- Do You Remember ... ELECTIONS OF YESTERYEAR? chusetts. He attended the Elite Freestyle Karate of Reading, Massachusetts. Congratulations Anthony! LUCIA R I S T O R A N T E & B A R Traditional Italian Cuisine

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A long line of neighbors keenly knows every facet stop by the old grocery store that daily drives the store’s a block from my residence economic engine. She har- in Newton, each morning to bors an uncanny recall of pick up the daily newspaper, every price of every pack of cup of coffee, bread, eggs, gum or candy bar or bever- milk or various beverages age or loaf of bread or any of and foods for the haul back the other myriad items piled home or on the trek to work. on the store’s shelves and in Other familiar folks stop in its refrigerators. Her dedica- as they scurry to work on tion and friendship are ever Jude Goldman, Lenny Fund the street’s spate of shops evident. Foundation Director and businesses, post office, I’ve written my column in ~ with a good education, life or elsewhere to buy their the present tense because I Left to Right: Dom Avellani, Director; Wilson Pena, Guest can be very rewarding in sustenance till they return still want to believe that of Honor; Tony Cutillo, Teacher; Marcella Robinson, America: “You immigrant for lunch. Dawn will be keeping her Teacher and Antonia Alen, Teacher. students of the East Boston Our constant greeting at eagle’s eye over our neigh- The East Boston Adult Ed. of credit because they at- Adult Ed. Center should im- the start to each weekday borhood store each weekday Center held its 38th summer tended classes and prepared prove your English, pass your is Dawn, who opens the from early morn till 2:00 p.m. graduations on September 1, to pass their GED exams, GED exams or ATB exams cozy corner store at 6 a.m. I yearn one final time to see 2010 and September 4,2010. U.S. Citizenship exams, im- and enter a vocational She lives in the neighbor- her smiling as she stands Over 250 adults and youths prove their English, and be- school or college. And you hood. Weather may be un- behind the cash register received diplomas in: En- come proficient in Computer American students of the predictable some days, yet ringing up my items — wish- glish, U.S. Citizenship Prep., I, II, and A+ during the sum- Center follow your dreams by her cheery demeanor has ing me well as I head back GED Preparation, Computer mer months. passing your GED or ATB since 2004 proven the outdoors to return home. Skills classes, and more. Ms. Jude Goldman, from exams. The professional proper antidote for the loyal Dawn won’t be returning Many others received awards the Lenny Fund Foundation, staff at the Community Cen- lottery players asking her to to her perch at the corner in: field trip activities to New officiated the Wednesday, ter is dedicated in assisting tear off a lucky scratch grocery. She never showed Hampshire, and attended September 1, 2010 gradua- you so take advantage of ticket or renew their Power up to open the store on Au- conferences on drugs, alco- tion. She reminded the stu- th them and become a some- Ball numbers. Familiar face gust 25 . Late that day, her hol, and tobacco abuse. dents that life in the United one as so many thousands or stranger, Dawn always lifeless body was found in These young and not so States and the world is be- wishes them “good luck” as her apartment. She was 46. young people deserve a lot coming more difficult but (Continued on Page 13) they leave the store. Dawn leaves four children Dawn rarely misses a day’s and a husband to mourn. work. She enjoys being at She also leaves her large the Auburndale Market as extended family wishing to Wilmington Sons of Italy & Italian Heritage Committee much as the customers en- say “farewell sweet friend” at joy seeing her, chatting, ex- the market she kept afloat Hosting Golf Tournament pecting a joke or flirting, with her indomitable spirit. In October, 1999, then the top three teams and a gift month of October. Most of and grab a laugh from her. Last Wednesday, family and Governor A. Paul Cellucci for each player. these programs are free and Dawn’s quick wit turns the friends gathered for her signed into law legislation If golfing is not your sport, open to the public. Programs heads of the roughest guys funeral service in Salem, proclaiming October as Ital- you can still show your sup- include Italian art, history, and gals! She knows every N.H., as flights of angels sang ian American Heritage port by becoming a course language, music, opera, food, customer well, referring to her to her peaceful rest. Month in the Common- sponsor. Sponsoring a Tee dance and film. Our goal is them by first name. No baby Despite her hearing im- wealth of Massachusetts. Box or Hole. Golf Cart spon- to demonstrate the beauti- or child enters without a pairment — she superbly To help celebrate this year’s sorships are also avail- ful creativity of Italian cul- huge hug from Dawn, draw- read lips, wore hearing aids, 12th anniversary, the able. Sponsors’ name, busi- ture and its influence on the ing loud laughter from and used sign language to Wilmington Sons of Italy, in ness or organization will be world. youngsters and anybody in communicate with a few conjunction with the Italian prominently displayed on There will be a raffle at the earshot. folks who know American Heritage Committee, is the golf course, in our pub- luncheon to assist in The small market is not Sign Language visiting the holding its First Annual Ital- lic relation write-ups and fundraising. We would be unlike many similar neigh- store — Dawn never allowed ian American Heritage announced during our grateful to receive a gift cer- borhood stores. It’s more life’s challenges to prevent Month Golf Classic. This luncheon. tificate or donation to help place than a space merely her from enjoying each day’s tournament, which will be Proceeds from this year’s enhance our raffle table. occupied by sundry items. untold opportunities. She held at the Hillview Country golf tournament will benefit Additional luncheon tickets It’s where neighbors meet saw sunlight where others Club in North Reading, Mas- our charitable and scholar- may be purchased. To volun- and greet. Sometimes by saw clouds hovering. sachusetts, will take place ship programs as well as as- teer at the tournament or if chance we’ll run into a friend Dawn’s utterances rolled on Friday, October 22, 2010. sist our committee and our you require further informa- we’ve not seen in weeks or out clearly so she could be Golfers comprised of four participating organizations tion, please contact Kevin months, what with the busy understood. And, golly, did we men/women teams can play in organizing and coordinat- Caira at 978-657-7734. lives we all lead. Our corner understand every hanging 18 holes with a golf cart. Golf- ing Italian cultural activities Your generosity and sup- grocery is the one sure stop word! She brought smiles ers will enjoy a continental across the Commonwealth of port of our golf tournament to hear of the neighbor- to the faces of every cus- breakfast and a luncheon Massachusetts during the is greatly appreciated. hood’s goings on or learn of tomer and the biggest belly buffet. There will be con- a customer’s condition. laughs at the least expected tests on the course such as The day always begins and moments. The rare gifts longest drive, straightest ends with a huge hello or she leaves all who knew drive and closest to the pin, goodbye as Dawn leaves her and loved her, though briefly, POST-GAZETTE a 50/50 raffle hole, prizes for shift to return home. Not shall remain in our hearts EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE even Bill, the store’s owner, and minds. We all left our could hope for a more loyal, corner store in better condi- IS honest, supportive steward tion than when we entered Rapino Memorial NOW OPEN of his business. Dawn it. 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It’s the hottest new inter- active dance party hosted by Deney Terrio, the man who taught John Travolta how to dance in the classic film “Saturday Night Fever” and entertained millions of fans as the former host of “Dance Fever.” The night will also feature a dance contest with celebrity guest judges and a benefit raffle sponsored by the Boston Bruins Foundation. Legendary guest DJ J.J. Wright from WODS 103.3 FM is scheduled for the evening. The party will be held at the Kowloon Entertain- Deney Terrio (right) teaching John ment Complex in Saugus. A portion of Travolta dance moves. the proceeds will benefit the Boston tions, Spinelli’s in East Boston and Bruins Foundation. For more information Lynnfield. Along with their function facili- go to www.thedeneyterriodanceparty.com or ties their bakery and pasta shoppe is a must call David Oriola Management at 617-567- stop! It may be a little wait, but it’s worth it! 4600. Don’t miss out on this unique event. Spinelli’s, in Day Square, food is so good that ... BRIDES LISTEN UP! Lombardo’s Func- people stand in line at lunch and dinner tion Facilities in Randolph has placed time just to enjoy their fabulous staples. Try itself ahead of its “Big City Competitors” the fritatta, it’s outstanding! ... It’s time to by utilizing a cutting-edge mobile and web buckle down and pay attention to the candi- application to meet this need. The Randolph dates for governor. We want to avoid Deval Our Lady of Mount Carmel Survivors in East Boston based meeting and event facility is provid- Patrick being elected again. Tim Cahill (I) sends along support to parishioners of Star of the Sea in ing its online shoppers (potential custom- has to drop out. People believe he’s been put the Squantum section of Quincy on the surprise an- ers) with instant quotes available 24/7 at there to split the vote, and will be offered a nouncement at the pulpit on Sunday, September 15 that www.lombardos.com. The Lombardo family good job if Patrick is reelected. DON’T LET the Archdiocese was closing their church immediately. is long established, and very respected so if THAT HAPPEN! ... Barack Obama continues Star of the Sea parishioners haven’t give up and neither you are looking for a special event in the his double talking propaganda. You know the has Mt. Carmel. (Photo by Sal Giarratani) South Shore check out www.lombardos.com. one that got him elected. In one breath, he .... For North Shore and East Boston events, announced the United States has pulled the Roberto family has catered to many out of Iraq, in the next we hear two Ameri- Blessed Mother of Sorrow of us hosting lavish weddings, fundraisers, can soldiers were killed there recently?... anniversaries and more at their two loca- Till next time! Blessed Mother of Sorrow Mass this year will be celebrated September 19, 2009 at 10:30 AM Belle Isle News & Events ... at the Don Orione Madonna Queen Shrine located at 111 Ori- Events are Free and Open to the Public ent Avenue, East Boston. September 18 of Made In The Shade, infor- visit Revere and Winthrop Please come and honor the 2 PM Puppet Show mation tables, and more ... beaches, Snake Island and Blessed Mother on this special The Friends of Winthrop This event is funded by Belle Isle Marsh. This event day. Beach and the Friends of membership dues, the Bos- is sponsored by a grant from Help us continue this beautiful Belle Isle Marsh will sponsor ton Foundation’s East Boston the Boston Foundation’s East tradition, which began in 1932 at a puppet show on Winthrop — Chelsea Environmental Boston — Chelsea Environ- Our Lady of Mount Carmel in East Beach at Ocean Avenue this Fund, the East Boston Sav- mental Fund. Boston. Saturday, September 18th. ings Bank, the East Boston November 15 A procession through the Charlotte Dore and Rosalita’s Foundation, and additional 7PM “Discovering the streets of East Boston will begin puppets will present a one- local businesses whose Boston Harbor Islands” with at 3 PM at Our Lady of Mount hour show followed by a names will appear in the pro- author Christopher Klein Carmel on Gove Street, East chance to meet ‘n greet the gram and on our website. Come and hear this noted Boston. puppets. This event is spon- October 18 author’s presentation on the sored by Save the Harbor/ 7 PM “The Birds on the Boston Harbor Islands. Save the Bay. Please come Beach” Forum Whether you are a regular and bring kids! Come to our 3rd annual Fo- visitor to the Harbor Islands September 19 rum at the Winthrop Senior or haven’t visited yet, you will 3 PM Tide Pool Exploration Center and hear about the enjoy this evening’s program. PINELLI’S Explore the tide pools at the shore birds that visited and Please check the website for Beacon Street end of Win- nested on our local beaches the location of this event. FUNCTION FACILITY throp Shore Drive and learn this year. Heather Warch- Thanks to our members about the living things you alowski and Susannah Co- and our generous sponsors Per BEREAVEMENT BUFFET $13.25 Person will find there that share our rona of DCR and Mass who make these programs beach and ocean. Join Dan- Audubon will talk about Pip- possible. iela Foley and Erica Foley and ing Plovers, Least Terns, For further information, Please accept sincere condolences, from the explore this great resource at American Oystercatchers, please visit our website: Spinelli’s family and staff. During this difficult Winthrop Beach. Kids and and many other species that www.friendsofbelleislemarsh.org. time, we would like to offer our facility at a adults welcome. This event is specially reduced price, for you, your family and funded by a grant from Save $ $ the Harbor/Save the Bay. SELLSELL YOURYOUR GOLDGOLD friends. October 2 Now! 12 Noon NOWNOW !!!!!! VOTED SERVED UPON ARRIVAL Tide Pool Exploration #1 BEST Coffee, Mini Danish Pastries and Tea Breads Come to this fall event $1260 Back to School Money Per Ounce! PLACE TO SELL and explore the tide pools at We Buy Diamonds, JEWELRY BUFFET LUNCHEON MENU the Beacon Street end of 24K Gold and Silver Jewelry Tossed Salad, Assorted Rolls with Butter Winthrop Shore Drive with Dani Foley and Erica Foley. We Buy Gold and Silver Coins Chicken, Ziti and Broccoli Alfredo Kids and adults welcome! $ AS FEATURED ON CHANNEL 5 $ Eggplant Parmigiana October 3 Italian Sausages, Onions and Potatoes 1 PM to 3 PM $10.00 Jewelry Box Belle Isle Harvest Festival Above price does not include a 15% Administration Fee and a 7% Mass State Tax. th 345 Broadway, Revere Our 26 annual Festival at EXTRA BONUS Serving The Community For 32 Years Belle Isle Marsh Reservation. 280 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON, MA sellgoldmass.com Horse-drawn hayrides, live 781-286-CASH Hours 10-5:30 pm every day Telephone: 617-567-4499 www.spinellis.com animals, pumpkin decorat- but Saturday until 3:30 pm ing, a touch tank, live music Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Book titles intrigue me. following foods: Ceci and Gravy Wars seized my Pasta, Peas and Pasta, Len- imagination. I am ready for tils my favorite and Escarole the fight, bring it on. Soup, incredible recipes. Chris McCoy, a Philadel- Lorraine, with her pride phia radio show host, was running over, considers coerced into a contest to de- South Philly to be the termine whose red gravy center of Italian culture. I was best, Mrs. Ranalli’s or beg to differ. I believe that daughter Lorraine’s. No sur- East Boston, where I was prise mother won. GRAVY WARS-SOUTH PHILLY FOODS, FEUDS, & ATTITUDES born, and the North End Lorraine digs in and says by Lorraine Ranalli of Boston can compete that South Philly subs are 165 Pages • Hard Cover • Published by Folger Ross Publications successfully. called “hoagies.” When I was I disagree with Lorraine’s a teenager, I attended the grandfather Francesco Ran- “Lorraine’s Chicken in assumption that follows, “I great East Boston Junior alli who lived the American White Wine, Nana’s Shrimp am certain that if ancient High School named Donald dream. It is the side stories, Scampi, and Aunt Terri’s Romans were here today, McKay. Small grocery stores as well as the side dishes, Artichoke Mushroom Chick- they would react similarly to that sold remarkable subs that make for a successful en.” One of my favorite sand- our South Philly customs. My called “spuckies” for five cookbook. Her Grandfather wiches is Nana’s Fried mother who was born in cents surrounded the school. was 17 when he came to Chicken or Veal Cutlet Rome, whose ancestry runs Lorraine on page 23 finally America not knowing any sandwiches. deep in Roman history, introduces recipes. Granted English, couldn’t read or Lorraine extols the virtues would certainly disagree. they are gravy recipes. I feel write in his native tongue, of the weekly newspaper, Boston would be her choice that Lorraine waited until but full of self determination. South Philly Review. How- for similar reactions. she had made all the accen- It took untold courage to ever, can it possibly com- Lovely Lorraine in admi- tuated points on gravy before migrate to America and con- pare to the weekly paper, rable fashion identifies and moving onto the serious bus- ceive and father the clan the Post-Gazette? A Boston recommends noted restau- iness of food recipes. We all that followed. newspaper that has been rants as well as noted busi- know how emphatic Italians Lorraine continues with in continuous publication nesses in South Philly. are with the gravy subject. her personal dissertation. Author Lorraine Ranalli for 115 years by the Donna- In Lorraine’s auspicious What follows is a series of Her family lived in South ruma family. Headed by the cookbook she includes a fantastic recipes. Reading Philly where camara- competent Editor and glossary of Italian and South them made my mouth wa- derie existed. “No one Lorraine, with her pride running Publisher, Pamela Philly Italian words with sig- ter. I assure you I could al- locked their doors, and over, considers South Philly to Donnaruma. nificant definitions. most smell and taste these there was always room be the center of Italian culture. As you read Lor- I thoroughly enjoyed outstanding recipes of gravy, for one more at the din- raine’s book you can reading and sensing the pasta and meatballs. Per- ner table.” She adds, I beg to differ. I believe that sense the pride she special, personal recipes haps this overwhelming cu- “The women and men East Boston, where I was born, has in being Italian, Lorraine includes in her linary sensation I was expe- who immigrated to the and the North End of Boston pride in her family, highly authentic cookbook. riencing was emanating states carried these and pride in her cul- Her enthusiasm on living can compete successfully. from the kitchen where my precious recipes in ture. I didn’t know life to its fullest and spread- wife, Carol, was cooking their heads and in that I was eating soul ing this feeling throughout pasta and meatballs. their hearts.” whose title, include the food at my family home but her business and culture is With obvious pride, Lor- It is enjoyable reading names Lorraine associates according to Lorraine, I must obvious and I suspect com- raine writes about her the numerous recipes with the recipe. For example, have been if I was eating the pletely successful. Valentina Oppezzo ZUMIX Annual Harvest Festival PHOTO STUDIO OPENING Draws Crowd to Piers Park, East Boston

(Photo by Lisa Cappuccio) Ciriaco Callandini displays Friday, September 10th Italian photographer Valentina his prize winning zucchini. Potato sack contest. Oppezzo successfully celebrated the opening of her new pho- tographic studio in East Boston, located on the second floor of the 175 McClellan center. The building, formerly an in- dustrial site, now hosts a growing community of artists and professionals. A large crowd attended the event, enjoying the photo- graphic exhibition of portraits and fine art pictures. Espe- cially appreciated was the series of portraits with tradi- tional eastern costumes. Valentina, who was born in the north-west of Italy and now lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a studio photog- rapher and shoots portraits, model portfolios, engagements pictures, business portraits etc., but she’s also specialized in product photography. Her portfolio can be viewed online at www.valentinaoppezzo.com.

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Tony Bennett acknowl- edges the audience’s enthusiastic welcoming reception at the South Shore Music Circus. (Photo courtesy of Al Cialella)

Tony Bennett on stage at the Music Circus sings a duet the practice of horticulture.” with his daughter Antonia. (Photo courtesy of Al Cialella) Located on 132 acres of gar- den paradise in bucolic Founded in 1951, the Celebrating our world’s Boylston, Massachusetts, South Shore Music Circus dynamic heritage and cul- the Garden hosts educa- celebrates its 60th anniver- tural life, participating Mu- tional programs, exhibits, sary in 2011. According to seum Day venues emulate shows, and special events After his performance, the ever-young and dynamic Tony Paula Kelly Gates, “We are the free admission policy of throughout the year. Bennett celebrated his 84th birthday backstage at the just now starting to plan how the Smithsonian Institu- ……. On Monday Septem- South Shore Music Circus with special guests including to commemorate this big tion’s Washington, D.C.- ber 27 at 6:45 p.m., Kenneth Kim Tunnicliffe of WBZ, left, and ChaChi LoPrete of WZLX, event. We usually begin based facilities. Gloss, proprietor of the right. (Photo courtesy of South Shore Music Circus) announcing shows in Janu- On-site activities at the nationally known Brattle ary.” We can’t wait! And, we Garden include docent tours Book Shop in Boston’s Down- years,” says Gloss. “We in- the Massachusetts and will be sure to keep our at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., as well town Crossing will give a free vite the public to bring any Rhode Island Antiquarian readers informed. as interactive trivia con- and open talk entitled, “Trea- volumes they want to know Booksellers. He serves as a In the meantime, we tests and giveaways. sures in Your Attic: Old and about to the lecture for a free member of the advisory share some photos from this Museum Day 2010 is Rare Books.” verbal appraisal.” board of the USS Constitution summer’s Music Circus ap- poised to be the largest to Sponsored by the Easton The Brattle Book Shop is Museum and was a member pearance by the-one-and- date, outdoing last year’s Historical Society and the one of America’s oldest and of the advisory committee of only Tony Bennett. Everyone record-breaking event. More Ames Free Library, the talk largest antiquarian book- the Boston Public Library. is still talking about how than 300,000 museum- will be held at the Ames stores. Gloss is a member He is a recipient of The fabulous he was. goers and 1,300 venues in Free Library located at and past president of the New Historic Neighborhoods ……. The Museum of Fine all 50 states, the District of 53 Main Street in North England Antiquarian Book- Foundation award for mak- Arts, Boston, kicks-off the Columbia and Puerto Rico Easton “New England homes sellers Association, member ing a definitive contribution school year with its annual participated in Museum are treasure-troves for old of the Antiquarian Booksell- to the design and social “College Night Celebration” Day 2009. Last year, two and rare books that have in- ers Association of America, on Thursday, September 23, million visitors logged on to creased in value over the the Bostonian Society and (Continued on Page 13) from 7–11 p.m. www.smithsonian.com/ This marks the 6th year of museumday to learn more this free event (created by about the program. Please join us for this Glamorous Event! the MFA in 2005), welcom- “We are delighted to par- ing college students to the ticipate once again in Mu- The Ultimate in Museum and introducing seum Day, and feel it is an Luxury and Elegance! them to its collection, di- important event to make the verse exhibitions, and en- art and science of gardening Special Pricing for This Event Only! gaging programs. In particu- accessible to more people. lar, the MFA welcomes its We are especially pleased to Preview Sale on University Members — the showcase Tower Hill’s soon- students from 44 MFA mem- to-be-completed newest ad- September 23 ber colleges in the New En- ditions: the Limonaia and 5pm - 9pm gland area — who receive Winter Garden,” said John free admission every day. W. Trexler, Executive Direc- September 24 & 25 Last year, more than 5,000 tor of Tower Hill Botanic of Waltham students attended College Garden. 10am - 6pm Night. This year, the im- The Museum Day Ticket mensely popular Berklee is available to download at • Informal alum, Liz Longley, returns www.smithsonian.com/ Furs of Warwick, RI for a repeat performance in museumday. Visitors who Modeling the Bravo coffeehouse. The present the official pass event includes a dance party will gain free admission for • Champagne led by DJ Taylor Walker, art two people to participating activities, and a surprise museums and cultural ven- Reception musical guest performing in ues. One ticket is permitted the Calderwood Courtyard. per household, per email at The media sponsor is The address. Wm. H. Harris Boston Phoenix. Tower Hill Botanic Garden For more information, call is located at 11 French Drive, Featuring: 617-267-9300 or visit Boylston, exit 24 off Route • Cocktail & Evening Gowns www.mfa.org. 290. For more information, • Bridal Gowns ……. On Saturday, Sep- including driving directions, tember 25, from 10 a.m.-5 log on to Tower Hill’s web site • Furs and Accessories p.m., Tower Hill Botanic Gar- at www.towerhillbg.org, or Bring your outdated Fur den will participate in the call 508-869-6111. For Trade-in or Restyle “Sixth Annual Museum Tower Hill Botanic Garden .... And Gentleman are Day,” presented by Toyota. is the home of the Worces- Welcome. Tower Hill will join partici- ter County Horticultural pating museums and cul- Society, incorporated in Event Location: tural institutions nation- 1842 for the purpose of “ad- Wm. H. Harris Furs • Warwick, RI wide in opening their doors vancing the science, and 401-821-6000 free of charge encouraging and improving Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

After the Jury convicts the defendant, can the conviction be vacated because a juror tells the judge he voted guilty only because of the PRIVATE (DVD) in 2009, containing much of pressure put on him by the other jurors? Flatiron Film Co. the original rushes and COMMONWEALTH vs. ISAIAS SEMEDO Alloy Entertainment soundtrack. Palmer restored SJC-09799 Reed Brennan can’t be- much of the footage, which SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS lieve her good luck when is now available on DVD. (1 456 Mass. 1; 921 N.E. 2nd 57 she’s accepted to exclusive hr. 46 mins.) November 6, 2009, Argued • February 4, 2010, Decided Easton Academy. Life on campus is an endless pa- BILL MAHER … Defendant appealed the gested to one dissenter that the defendant is quite likely rade of cute boys, parties and BUT I’M NOT WRONG judgments from the Superior perhaps she was unable to or even probably guilty, the special privileges — but (DVD) Court Department, Suffolk serve on a jury and would Commonwealth did not nothing at Easton is quite HBO Home Ent. (Massachusetts), rendered she like to be excused — this prove his guilt beyond a rea- what it seems. With a dan- Atomic force, multi-Emmy after a jury trial, finding because the juror stayed sonable doubt because it did gerous romance, shocking nominee Bill Maher is in his him guilty of murder in the quiet for most of the dis- not prove his presence at the discoveries and dark secrets true element — stand-up first degree on the theory of cussion but when straw crime scene. For my own ahead of her, Reed will be comedy — in this freewheel- felony murder with armed polls were taken, she con- conscience, I can only hope lucky if she survives the ing, no-holds-barred perfor- robbery as the predicate sistently expressed her that Mr. Semedo is indeed first semester. A thrilling mance before a packed felony, and guilty of armed doubt.” guilty, because my vote mystery based on Kate house in Raleigh, North robbery. Defendant argued “Because I wanted to em- sends him to jail for life.” Brian’s NYT best-selling nov- Carolina. In this live show, that his constitutional right phasize the instructions on “I gave in to pressure be- els. Cast includes: Kelsey Bill fearlessly and hilari- to a fair trial was violated presumption of innocence cause I was unable to con- Sanders, Samantha Cope, ously lets loose on a compre- and there was insufficient and the definition of reason- vince the other jurors of my Natalie Floyd and Tristan hensive set of unique in- evidence to sustain his con- able doubt, I was told, ‘you’re point of view. I did not feel Mays. (1 hr. 40 mins.) sights and controversial top- victions as a joint venturer. getting too stuck on the let- convinced by the arguments ics: the drug war, health OVERVIEW: Defendants ter of the law.’ I could only I heard on the other side, THE BACK-UP PLAN care, the Tea Party move- convictions arose from the conclude from comments and I did not have the (Blu-ray-DVD) ment, reverse racism, reli- robbery and shooting death made by several jurors that strength of character to Sony Pictures Home Ent. gion and more — including of a convenience store they were operating under a stand my ground any longer, Jennifer Lopez stars as the first-ever burka fashion owner. presumption of guilt until given the mounting anger Zoe, a single New Yorker show. Incisive wit, social After the trial, one of the proven innocent. For ex- being directed against me. I who dreams of meeting Mr. observer, political provoca- jurors wrote a letter to the ample, ‘even if we don’t have have written this letter be- Right, having a baby and liv- teur, Maher proves to be one judge which said “I hope is the evidence, the grand jury cause I want you to know ing happily ever after. But of today’s most brilliant com- it not improper for me to must have had enough evi- our verdict was not truly after a string of Mr. Wrongs, edy minds. (1 hr. 20 mins.) write to you concerning my dence of his guilt or we unanimous. I also think Zoe commits to her back-up recent experience on a jury wouldn’t be here.’ One re- judges and attorneys need to plan: an appointment with a FRINGE: SEASON 2 in your courtroom. I was a peated response to my con- know that in spite of their specialist and a solo flight (4-Blu-ray-DVD) member of the jury in the cern about the lack of evi- careful choice of language into motherhood. Zoe’s plan Warner Home Video criminal case against Isaias dence that the defendant in jury instructions, these proves far from foolproof Return to explore the Semendo, who was found was present at the crime instructions are not neces- when moments after her boundaries of a mysterious guilty on [April 28, 2004,] of scene was, ‘but we don’t have sarily understood, respected, procedure she’s swept up mythology that holds mil- murder-felony and armed that evidence!’ The implica- or followed.” into a whirlwind romance lions of viewers in its hyp- robbery.” tion: Why are you hung up The Supreme Court re- with Stan (Alex O’Loughlin) notic grasp. 22 episodes on “Two jurors (including me) on something we don’t fused to vacate the guilty the man of her dreams. Zoe four discs, contain worlds voted for a guilty verdict have? Just use what we verdict. The court said: tries to hide her pregnancy (and alternate worlds) of ex- despite our reasonable have to find the man guilty, That some jurors had dis- until Stan is ready for the citement complete with doubt, only because the rest because we know he’s cussed the merits of the truth, fearing the truth may shape shifters, cryonic of the jury had become so guilty.” case prior to the commence- send him packing. A hilari- heads, belly-dwelling beasts angry and impatient that we “An example of the juror’s ment of deliberations; (2) ous romantic comedy about and people who turn to ashes saw no further possibility of unwillingness to work coop- that the juror felt that she, courtship, love, marriage before our eyes. But the constructive discourse and eratively: We disagreed and at least one other juror, and parenthood — hopefully overarching narrative takes frankly did not want to en- about a point in a witness’ had been “pressured” and in that order. (1 hr. 44 mins.) three clandestine FBI dure any more verbal abuse. testimony which I felt was “badgered” into finding guilt agents through a mind- The discussion had deterio- relevant to the consistency because the jurors who con- WHY DID I GET bending investigation of a rated to personal attacks of the scenario the majority cluded the defendants had MARRIED TOO? (DVD) parallel reality that threat- against us rather than de- was putting forth. I said I been proved guilty “were very Lionsgate ens to destroy ours. Explore bate over evidence, logic, would feel better about stubborn” and “getting the Popular filmmaker Tyler the endless possibilities of and our instructions on the changing my mind if the ju- defendants off the street” so Perry leads an outstanding “Fringe.” (16 hrs. 8 mins.) law. The prevailing mood rors who took detailed notes they would not commit other ensemble cast in this story BOY MEETS WORLD: was that the jurors in the (only a few of us did) would crimes. of four vacationing couples SEASONS 1, 2 AND 3 minority must be convinced check their notes. Not one This case says regardless who use their time away (DVD) to change their minds, person was willing to look at as to how much a juror is from home to try and under- Lionsgate while those in the majority his or her notes to see if pressured by the other ju- stand love, marriage and The quintessential com- were entitled to their cer- there was corroboration for rors to find the defendant other mysteries of life. When edy series about growing tainty and need not consider one side or the other.” guilty the verdict stands un- Terry Bobb (Perry) and his up in middle class in sub- changing their minds. The “My personal judgment in less there was some outside wife agree to meet three urban Philadelphia fol- foreperson actually sug- this case was that although influence involved. other couples for a tropical getaway, they have no clue lows Cory Matthews (Ben how much emotional bag- Savage) who is just trying to From Risei, Sicily ... to Boston gage is joining them. In no figure out the world around time there’s lots of trouble in him — from junior high Aldo Ianni hails from Riesi, in the Italian love and enjoy as a guest and participant. paradise. To boot, a bitter ex- school, to high school and region of Sicily. In Boston, a little bit of Riesi He joins his good friends, Frank Mirisola, husband unexpectedly shows beyond. The lovable Cory is is brought to the North End every year dur- Vincenzo Martorana and Sal Paterna for the up, and the friends real- joined by his best friend ing the St. Joseph’s Feast, where the soci- the feast. He loves Boston so much that he ize they’ll definitely need a Shawn (Rider Stong), and ety originated. For the past four years Aldo stays throughout the month of August and vacation after this trip. Also the odd but fascinating Ianni has attended the St. Joseph Feast in attends every feast thereafter. starring Janet Jackson. Topanga (Danielle Fishel). Boston’s North End, which he has grown to As a member of the society in Sicily, Aldo (2 hrs. 1 min.) Cory and his fiends navigate has spent every year except the past four the ins and outs of bullies, celebrating St. Joseph in his hometown of LEONARD COHEN — class schedules, growing Riesi. The feast in Boston and Sicily is held BIRD ON A WIRE (DVD) friendships and true love. during the same MVD Ent. Cory also recruits the help weekend in July. Originally made in 1972 of his brother, Eric (Will Aldo is enjoying and directed by celebrated Friedle), while his teacher his retirement British filmmaker Tony (William Daniels) tries to from the City of Palmer, “Bird On A Wire” fol- stay one step ahead of him, Riesi’s Finance lows singer/poet Leonard always sharing a life lesson. department by trav- Cohen on his 1972 European Each season is contained on eling the world. tour and contains 17 classic a 3-disc set and includes 22 He has made his performances, 4 poems and original episodes (Season 2 annual trip to tour footage. Following exten- has 23 episodes), along with Boston every July sive re-editing, not by bonus features that also a must in his Palmer, it was released in feature a bonus trivia game. Left to Right: St. Giuseppe Society’s travel schedule 1974, had a very limited run Remember, “boys will be Directors Vincenzo Martorana, Frank and will return for and then “disappeared.” First boys” — and this group is Mirisola, Sal Paterna in procession with the St. Joseph Nancy Martorana and thought that the original no exception. Each set of Aldo Ianni. Feast next year. Aldo Ianni. version had been lost, 294 3-DVDs averages approxi- (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) rolls of film were discovered mates 8 hours and 26 minutes. POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 Page 11

PATRIZIO BUANNE - Saturday, MARIO CANTONE - Saturday, COLONIAL LEATHER WORKING October 2, 2010 at 8:00 PM. His debut October 2, 2010 at 7:00PM. A Massa- - October 2, 2010, 1:00-4:00 PM. Find album “The Italian” and “Forever chusetts native, Mario Cantone’s out how leather workers fashioned Begins Tonight” had captured the career began when he hosted a scabbards, sword belts, and har- NOW hearts of fans of timeless Italian songs children’s show, called Steampipe nesses to outfit the Continental worldwide to the extent that over a Alley, from 1988 to 1993. He is well Army. Fred Lawson demonstrates PLAYING million albums were sold, and all this known for his breakout role as Char- these methods and invites visitors to without Patrizio having an interna- lotte York’s wedding planner on try their hands at punching holes and tional radio hit or professional music Sex and the City. His other television sewing leather. management. With this significant appearances include The View, where PAPER MARBLING - October 9, UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN success under his belt and huge de- he reviews televised awards ceremo- 2010, 1:00-4:00 PM. See how colo- mand in the US, Patrizio decided that nies, and multiple roasts on Comedy nial craftsmen created eye-catching in order to take his career to the next Central. Cantone also performs regu- marbled papers to decorate book cov- level, he would need to spend time in larly on Broadway, where his credits ers and instrument boxes. Watch as the US. This next phase included se- include The Violet Hour, Assassins R. P. Hale floats pigments in water, curing a new global recording contract and his one-man show, Laugh Whore. swirls the colors, then transfers the with Warner Music and the recording CHO DEPENDENT TOUR WITH designs to paper. of Patrizio’s third album, under the MARGARET CHO – Thursday, Octo- TINSMITHING DEMONSTRA- helm of veteran music producers such ber 28, 2010 at 7:30 PM. CHO DE- TION - October 16, 2010, 1:00-4:00 as, Humberto Gatica, a man who fell PENDENT features her burgeoning PM. Who made the ubiquitous lan- in love with Patrizio’s voice and un- foray into the realm of comedy music. terns, sconces, and other tin wares of derstood his vision from the very first Peppered throughout her brand new the 18th century? A tinker! Larry day, and Brian Rawlings who is re- stand up show, Cho will be showcas- Leonard produces and sells examples sponsible for countless hits in the last ing a few songs from her forthcoming of his craft while describing the tech- 20 years, recognized Patrizio’s poten- album, CHO DEPENDENT, which fea- niques, tools, and materials used tials and was enthusiastic to write for tures collaborations with Tegan & since the Reveres’ era. Patrizio’s new release. This new fresh Sara, Ani DiFranco, Andrew Bird, Hon team has ever since collaborated on Brion, Grant Lee Phillips, and more. researching more tunes of the Italian Music is a new endeavor for the pro- ARTS songbook, that have become Patrizio’s vocative comedian, who’s built a cult trade mark, but that also feature this following through tours, concert films MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS time Patrizio´s own contemporary and and TV specials. For tickets log onto 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA timeless interpretation of interna- www.ticketmaster.com or call 617- AVEDON FASHION 1944-2000 - tional and American standards, along- 931-2000. Now through January 17, 2011. side some stunning new compositions Richard Avedon was one of the great- for an eponymous titled CD. Simply THE PAUL REVERE HOUSE est image-makers of the twentieth Sergio Bellotti (drummer, composer, educator, vocalist) named “PATRIZIO.” But what quality 19 NORTH SQUARE, BOSTON, MA century. He revolutionized fashion and Tino “Mr. D” D’Agostino (bass,composer, Arranger, separates Patrizio from other great FALL PROGRAM - Visit the court- photography with his imaginative, Music director) founded Spajazzy in 1998. The name Spa artists? Is it the natural grace of his yard of the Paul Revere House on spirited portrayals of the “good life” (ghetti) Jazzy and the rendition of the classic “Estate” voice, the “rugged” good looks, or the Saturday afternoons in the fall for a showing beautiful women wearing ex- confident, casual, respectful attention glimpse of life in 18th century Bos- traordinary clothes in irresistible set- by Bruno Martino were a clear indication of the desire to that he gives to his audience? Or is it ton. This year Tinker Larry Leonard tings, as well as memorable portray- blend italian melodies with the American world of just the basic trust he evokes in makes his first appearance at the als that are both elegant and re- syncopated rhythms and sophisticated harmonies. After people? Italy has provided a simple museum to demonstrate the craft of served. The innovative design of his many years, few international tours, concerts at venues word to describe all of the above tinsmithing. For more information compositions caught the eye of edi- “Simpatico.” In October 2006 Patrizio please call (617) 523-2338 or visit tors and art directors at Harper’s Ba- such as Ryles in Boston, 55 in NY, Berklee Perfomance was invited by the National Italian www.paulreverehouse.org. zaar and Vogue—the primary maga- Center, The Giffoni Film Festival and few european tours, American Foundation to perform at PRINTING DEMONSTRATION - zines for which he worked—while his Spajazzy continues to ride the waves of world/jazz the prestigious gala in Washington, September 18, 2010, 1:00-4:00 PM. vision of the modern American music with its arrangements of popular tunes such as D.C., for President George W. Bush. Not only did Revere serve as a courier woman, one of wit, individuality, and St. Thomas, Green Dolphin Street, more italian classics For tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com for the Sons of Liberty, he also con- fast-lane glamour, captivated the or call 617-931-2000. tributed to the independence move- public. Many of his images have be- such as Ancora by E. DeCrescenzo as well as originals ment by engraving inflammatory po- come icons of photographic history. such as “Coltranapoli.” Inspired by an imaginary BOSTON CONSERVATORY litical cartoons. R.P. Hale produces Avedon’s career as a fashion photog- journey of John Coltrane growing up in Italy, the song THEATER copies of an engraving on a hand- rapher is displayed decade by decade was recently the title for a show at the Berklee 31 Hemenway Street, cranked press. in this exceptional traveling exhibi- Boston, MA HAMMERED DULCIMER CON- tion from the International Center of Performance Center as well as being available in the Stan GUERILLA OPERA: HEART OF A CERT - September 25, 2010, 1:00-4:00 Photography in New York, the first Getz Music Library of Boston. Check out Music Section DOG - Sept. 17, 23, 24, 26, 8 p.m. PM. Award-winning musician Dave comprehensive survey of Avedon’s for details. and Sept. 19, 2 p.m. Performed by Neiman plays jigs, reels, and Baroque fashion photography since 1978. For ensemble-in-residence Guerilla lyrics by Fred Ebb, directed by Steven and Renaissance tunes that Paul more information about this exhibit Opera and adapted from Mikhail Bogart. For info call 617-547-8300 or Revere and his family may have and other events at the museum Bulgakov’s novella, Rudolf Rojahn’s THEATER www.americanrepertorytheater.org enjoyed. please log onto www.mfa.org. original dark comedy tells the story of a scientist whose experiment of im- REAGLE PLAYERS THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY planting human glands into the body 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA OF BOSTON of a dog proves overly successful. But ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS REMEMBERING THE 40’S - Sep- 140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA the grandeur of the scientific achieve- tember 25 and 26, 2010. Stroll down THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM ment is overshadowed by the misery Memory Lane revisiting America’s COUNTY SPELLING BEE – Now ITALIAN CLASSES NEW HORIZONS CHOATE of living with the half-dog/half- greatest generation during the war through October 2, 2010. Can you spell BURLINGTON SONS OF ITALY 21 Warren Avenue, Woburn, MA womanwhose varied appetites and years. Delight once again in the “centavo?” A quirky cast of characters LODGE #2223 - Two ten-week ITALIAN CULTURE LECTURE - manipulations prove disastrous for all. sights of the 1940’s - and oh, those hope to win the 25th Annual Spelling courses will be offered in levels of Monday, September 27, 2010 at For more information please contact incredible, unforgettable songs! The Bee in his “effortlessly endearing Beginner 1 & 2; Intermediate 1 & 2 7:00 p.m. The Widows in White - now Joyce Linehan (617) 282-2510, War Front, Home Front, Big Band new musical.” (The New York Times) and Advanced. The first ten week ses- revealed. How abandoned Southern [email protected]. Beat, Swing, Radio and 40’s Holly- School-age angst combines with sion will begin in September 2010 and Italian women suffered untold wood and Broadway share center current event improvisation as volun- the second ten week session will be- anguish from 1885 to 1940 from stage in our loving tribute. This is teer audience members join in for some gin in January 2011. Beginner 1 & 2 husbands who deserted them one from the heart! Of course, all fun competition. “From beginning to Special Events classes and Intermediate 1 & 2 classes and came to the US. Guest speaker WWII vets are admitted free — as end it’s a delight. D-E-L-I-G-H-T.” For will meet on Wednesday evenings at is Robert Trifiletti. Offered by the our honored guests! info log onto www.lyricstage.com or call St. Margaret’s School on Winn Street Sons of Italy Woburn Ladies Lodge UPTOWN DOWNTOWN - October 617-585-5678. TRIP TO BILL FOSTERS CLAM- in Burlington while the Advanced 1584. For information call 781-932- 16-17, 2010. Hear Leslie’s stylish ren- BAKE, YORK HARBOR MAINE AND class will meet on Thursday evenings 8203. ditions of "If He Walked into My Life," NORTH SHORE MALL IN PEABODY in Stoneham at the home of the in- "New York, New York," "Summertime," - October 7, 2010. We will leave the structor. Registrations will take place Dante Alighieri Society "On The Sunny Side of the Street," MUSIC prado at 10AM. Arrive at Fosters on Wednesday, September l5th from 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA Young Lovers," "Up on the Roof" and Downeast clambake at 11:30 AM 6:00 to 7:45 P.M. at St. Margaret’s LECTURE ON THE 150TH ANNI- more. For tickets log onto NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE Lunch at 12:00 Noon. Leave at School. For additional information, VERSARY OF ITALIAN UNIFICA- www.reagleplayers.com or 781-891- 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA 2:00 PM. Get to mall about 3:00 PM please contact Phil D’Alleva, Director TION - Sunday, September 26, 2010 5600. ROYALTY OF DOO WOP - Satur- Stay till 5:00 PM. Arrive home about of the program at 781-272-4305 or at 3:00pmby Professor Spencer Di day, October 16 at 8PM. A night of 6:00 PM. For more information please e-mail at [email protected]. Scala of the Department of History, AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER the best in Doo Wop featuring, The call Mary Romano at ABCD North End/ University of Massachusetts Boston. 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, MA Contours w/Joe Billingslea, stars of West End at 617-523-8125. BEGINNER 1 CLASSES - 6:00-7:30 The title of the talk will be “Italy 150: ALICE VS. WONDERLAND - Sep- Dirty Dancing - “Do You Love Me,” pm - Wednesday, September 22 (start- a Different Interpretation.” The lec- tember 2010. Lewis Carroll meets The Original Vandellas singing “Heat THE WILBUR ing date). Beginner 2 classes, 7:30- ture is organized by the Federazione Lady GaGa in this fantastical update Wave,” “Dancing in the Street,” Shep’s 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA 9:00 pm, Wednesday, September 22 Associazioni Abruzzesi (FAA/USA) of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Lime-lites, “Daddy’s Home,” “One CANADIAN TENORS - Wednesday (starting date). Intermediate 1 with the collaboration of the Consu- This new adaptation seamlessly Thousand Miles Away,” Little Joe September 29, 2010 at 7:30PM. The classes, 7:30-9:00 pm - Wednesday, late General of Italy and of the Dante blends the lyrical whimsy of Alice Cook - “Peanuts.” Plus The National Canadian Tenors’ music is an eclec- September 22 (starting date). Inter- Alighieri Society. For more informa- with modern pop music, high-octane Buddy Holly Review w/Brian Best - tic blend of classical and contempo- mediate 2 classes, 6:00-7:30 pm - tion log onto www.dantealighieri.net/ physical theater, and the dynamic “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be The Day.” For rary pop that is thrilling audiences of Wednesday, September 22 (starting cambridge 617-876-5160. vision of acclaimed Hungarian direc- tickets call 978-232-7200 or visit all ages. The Tenors are the incred- date). Advanced Class - 6:30-8:00 pm tor János Szász (Mother Courage, www.nsmt.org. ibly powerful voices of four gifted - Thursday, September 23 (starting ITALIAN RADIO Marat/Sade, The Seagull). The result young men with diverse vocal styles, date). If unable to register in “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to is a fresh, funny, and emotional re- BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER undeniable charm, and international person on Wednesday, September 1:00PM every Friday with host Tom mix of Carroll’s classic coming-of-age 136 Mass Ave., Boston, MA solo success. Their debut album has l5th please complete the Registration Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The tale. Based on Alice’s Adventures in SPAJAZZY - Tuesday, Septem- gone gold in Canada and is being re- Form located on the Lodge’s website Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca Wonderland and Through the Looking ber 21, 2010, 8:15 p.m. Formed in leased around the world by Universal www.burlingtonsonsofitaly.org every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM Glass by Lewis Carroll, adapted by 1998, Spajazzy blends the Italian me- Music and its affiliates. Originally by clicking on “Italian Classes” and www.1110wccmam.com. Brendan Shea, directed by János lodic background of leaders Sergio founded by Jill Ann Siemens, The then “Registration Form.” “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PM Szász. Bellotti and Tino D’Agostino with the Canadian Tenors’ unique repertoire with host Andrea Urdi 1460 AM CABARET - September 2010. Take atmosphere and energy of electric jazz. is sung not only in English and French THE APPIAN CLUB www.1460WXBR.com. your seat at the Kit Kat Klub, the This concert will showcase original but also in Spanish and Italian, re- Adult Italian Classes “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco perfectly marvelous cabaret where compositions from the new album Al flecting their multicultural heritage The Appian Club of Stoneham is Mesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FM singer Sally Bowles meets writer Dente, coproduced by Berklee faculty and establishing the group interna- sponsoring adult Italian classes. or online www.djrocco.com. Cliff Bradshaw. As the two pursue member/master keyboard player tionally. An eight week beginners class “The Nick Franciosa Show” Every a life of pleasure in Weimar Berlin, Steve Hunt. The group also features NBC’S LAST COMIC STANDING on Tuesday evenings will start on Sunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radio the world outside the Klub begins Bill Vint on saxophone. Pianist Steve LIVE TOUR - Friday October 1, 2010. September 28. Class size is small and stations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN to splinter. Presiding over it all is Hunt joins his colleague and drum- 7:30PM - An unforgettable evening of informal with an experience that 1470 AM. singer, songwriter and former mer Bertram Lehmann in a program of laughs with the top comics America is enjoyable and fun. If you are travel- “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” Dresden Doll Amanda Palmer as the eclectic jazz and acoustic fusion draw- voted the funniest in the world. The ing to Italy soon or just want to relive 8AM - 9AM every Sunday on Kit Kat Klub’s magnetic Emcee with ing on original compositions by both Emmy-nominated laugh-fest returns your heritage roots, then please WSRO 650 AM in Framingham A.R.T. regulars Thomas Derrah and faculty members, as well as music of with an all new group of the world’s consider enrolling in this class. Please and online at www.wsro.com. Jeremy Geidt. Book by Joe Masteroff, Herbie Hancock, Eddie Harris, and funniest comics. Watch season seven contact the coordinator John Nocella “Don Giovanni Show” Saturday based on the play by John Van Turkish masters. Guests include Amir of Last Comic Standing this summer at 781-438-5687 or by email mornings from 6AM-8AM and Sunday Druten and stories by Christopher Milstein on flute and Annette Philip on NBC, then see the finalists per- [email protected] to enroll or for evenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL. Isherwood; music by John Kander, on vocals. form live. more information. www.dongiovannishow.com. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Huh? Viagra and other erectile dysfunc- cally differ- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED tion (ED) drugs have been linked to long- ent person, QUICK VEAL OR CHICKEN SPECIAL term hearing loss in a new study conducted living a life 1 pound cubed veal stew meat or chicken breast by a professor at the University of Alabama that includes 1 large ripe tomato at Birmingham. ED drugs work by boosting drugs, lies 1 medium chopped onion blood flow to certain tissues in the body. and hair- 2 cloves chopped garlic Explains Dr. Gerald McGwin, “They may trigger temper explosions, say those close 2 small sprigs bay leaf (optional) have a similar effect on tissues in the ear, to her. And the widely read the Enquirer has 1 fresh mint leaf (optional) where an increase of blood flow could poten- learned that the 42-tear-old actress has 1 or 2 *julienne potatoes tially cause damage leading to hearing other dark secrets that include a family 1 or 2 *julienne carrots (optional) loss.” history of physical abuse and drug use. ¾ cup frozen or canned green peas More bad news! Eating bacon, or hot dogs “Julia has fooled everyone for years,” a 2 tablespoons red wine and other processed meats boosts your source close to the actress told the Enquirer. 1 chicken bouillon cube chances of heart disease by a whopping “She flashes her megawatt smile and comes 3 tablespoon olive oil 42 percent, according to new Harvard off like America’s sweetheart. But actually, 1 can sliced mushrooms or mushrooms of choice research. Researchers found folks who eat I think she’s a hypocrite and master one frankfurter or one or two slices of deli manipulator.” Enough said! Heat oil in skillet and add cut up veal or chicken breast. meat daily were linked to the higher risk of Let’s hope the hurricane season is over! Stir and simmer to brown lightly. Remove only meat from cardiovascular trouble and a 19 percent For record, the cities with the most pleas- skillet and set aside. Add cut up onion and garlic to oil greater likelihood of getting Type 2 diabe- ant year-round weather are: Las Palmas, in skillet and simmer until onion is opaque. Add cut up tes. Harvard scientists found no higher risk Canary Islands; San Diego, California; tomato. Stir and simmer over medium heat. Cover and in people who eat unprocessed beef, pork or Casablanca,Morocco; Port Elizabeth, South continue to simmer for two or three minutes before adding lamb. Africa; Oceanside, California; Santa one cup of water and a chicken bouillon to skillet. Stir, The gossip rags are reporting the popular Barbara, California; Los Angeles, California; cover and continue to simmer mixture slowly for another CBS anchor Katie Couric and her much- Mexico City, Mexico; San Miguel de Allende, two minutes. Then add veal or chicken breast to tomato younger beau are secretly planning a Mexico and San Luis Obisco, California. mixture and bring to a slow boil. Add bay leaf and mint December wedding — after getting the As you can readily note, California leads (optional) to skillet and stir. Continue to simmer at low heat blessing of her teenage daughters. Katie’s them all with the most pleasant year-around for ten minutes. kids, Elinor, 19, and Caroline, 14, had pre- weather. As for the worst year-round Meanwhile, remove skin from carrots and potatoes and viously been concerned with the 17-year weather: Nome, Alaska; Reykjavik, Iceland; *cut into thin long strips (julienne). Set aside in water in age difference between Katie, 53, and finan- Denali National Park, Alaska; Paradise, separate bowls. cial analyst boyfriend Brooks Perlin, 36. California; Valdez, Alaska; Yekaterburg, When meat has cooked about ten minutes in skillet, add Katie, who lost her first husband Jay Russia; Tomsk, Russia; Stenhekin, Wash- carrots first. Cover and cook for about five minutes. Then Monahan to cancer in 1998, and Brooks are ington; Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska. add potato and mushroom slices. Stir and cover. Continue planning a small ceremony in his home- Speaking of cities, some of the richest to simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender to your town of Darien, Connecticut, according to cities are: Long Island City, N.Y.; Bergen- liking. Add wine, cover and bring to a slow boil and then an insider. Passaic, New Jersey; San Francisco, West remove from burner. Serves two. Is George Clooney marrying the Italian Palm Beach, Florida; Washington, D.C., NOTE: It was meals like this that I remember Mama surpris- beauty Elisabetta Canalis? Elisabetta has Anchorage, and Honolulu. As for the poor- ing us with at various times. I often wondered – Now where did been boasting to friends that she and the est cities, Bryan-College Station, Texas; she find this recipe? She loved creating meals that might be hunky actor are definitely getting married! Las Cruces, New Mexico; Goldsboro, North different. It was a great lesson for me that encouraged me to Although once-married George has often Carolina, and Flagstaff, Arizona. Reminder, create meals with meats and vegetables that my family enjoyed. said he has no intention of getting married Boston is one of America’s windiest again, Elisabetta has been campaigning for cities. Leading them all is Cheyenne, Vita can be reached at [email protected] a wedding since the couple attended the Wyoming. One more time! Boston and romantic Italian nuptials of singer Emily Washington, D.C., are noted for their high • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) Blunt and “The Office” star John Krasinski rents. Lowest rents? Memphis and St. Paul, If you already recycle, hoods and environment. in July, say sources. Now, as he approaches Minnesota. take another look at what Carts are available to his 50th birthday, it looks like he may fi- So where are the most hazardous streets? goes into your trash and residents living in build- nally be ready to tie the knot, says the Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Atlanta, Tampa what items could actually ings with one to six units by source. and Dallas. And the top five safest streets, be recyclable. Recycling is calling 617-635-4500 or Giuseppina, cosce storte says, “Girls ex- Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Boston, Rochester one of the easiest steps requesting them online at pect money with marriage because they and New York City. Yes, Boston ranks third! individuals can take to www.cityofboston.gov/ have difficulty finding anything else worth- Show business reminiscing with Al keep Boston’s streets clean, recycle. while in a man.” Natale! In 1938, Walter Huston, father of reduce waste disposal costs, Public Works will provide Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill says, “The John, became the first person to record and preserve our neighbor- carts while supply lasts. unhappiness in some marriages is due to “September Song,” introducing to the pub- illness — they’re sick of each other!” lic on the Brunswick label Comedian Sid The astute Tom Analetto of Medford says, Caeser played saxophone for the Charlie Fully Insured “There is entirely too much worrying about Spivak band for a short time in the 1940s. Lic #017936 unhappy marriages. All marriages are George Burns was the 9th of twelve chil- happy. It’s only living together afterward that dren in his family. The first million-selling causes the trouble.” record by a “pop” vocalist was “My Blue Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald Heaven” sung by Gene Austin. When Nancy reminds us, marriages are made in heaven, Sinatra married rock n’ roll singer Tommy Heating & Air Conditioning but they are lived on earth. Sands, Frank gave Nancy away while Sales, Service & Installation The brilliant Rosalie Cunio of Waltham Sammy Davis Jr., sang “Nancy With the thinks some men get married because Laughing Face.” In 1939, at the Strand The- Ken Shallow they’re tired of going to the laundromat, ater in New York City, bandleader Leo 617.593.6211 [email protected] eating in restaurants, and wearing socks Reisman let an unknown girl singer take a with holes in them. Other men get divorces quick chorus of a song called “Hurry Home.” for the same reason. The public loved her! Her name: Dinah The lovely Mona-Lisa Cappuccio of East Shore. Donald O’Connor’s parents were both 1st Generation Boston thinks a woman marries the first circus performers. His mother, Effie, was a time for love, the second time for compan- bareback rider. Italian-American ionship, the third time for support, and the Wee bit of Italian American history: The rest of the time from habit. first woman to run for national office was Vita Orlando Sinopoli Personally speaking, it was on September Geraldine Ferraro, who was the Democratic Shares with us 13, 1953 when Marilyn and I got married. candidate for Vice President in 1984. We made it to 2002. My beautiful and bril- Mrs. Ferraro also served in Congress, rep- a delightful recollection liant wife, Marilyn, passed away on October resenting a district in Queens, New York, of her memories as a child 23, 2002. from 1979 to 1985. Penny Marshall (nee Across the years I will walk with you — in Carole Penny Masciarelli) has made a growing up in deep, green forests, on shores of sand: and remarkable transition from star of the hit Boston’s “Little Italy” when our time on earth is through, in heaven, TV series Laverne & Shirley to one of the and a collection of too, you will have my hand. few women directors in Hollywood. Helen My beloved Marilyn lived an interesting Barolini is an award-winning novelist, critic, Italian family recipes and exciting life. In brief, she was a profes- translator and essayist, and one of the first from the homeland. sional actress known as Marilyn Mitchell to write a novel about contemporary Italian who hosted children’s shows on radio and American women (Umbertina, 1979). John television. She also worked for The Voice of Rapetti (1862-1936) worked in Paris with Great as Gifts America. Frederic Bartholdi on the Statue of Liberty FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM More gossip rag stuff! In front of fans, and his name is engraved in the crown as and in local bookstores — ask for Julia Roberts is one of Hollywood’s most one of its creators. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN likeable superstars —always smiling Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN and gracious. But in private, she is dramati- AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 Page 13

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I received a call this week younger students were all in and in recent years we would from an old friend, Bob our late teens while the vets see one another at Sons of Pesce. Bob originally came were in their late 20s and Italy events. from the Orient Heights sec- beyond. Several vets were When I heard from Bob tion of East Boston and we married with families and Pesce, I was told that several attended Boston English juggling college and one or of that group of 21 wanted to High together. We met up two jobs to pay the bills. get together for a dinner re- again at Boston State Col- We younger men took ad- union. Some have passed lege at freshman orienta- vantage of the college activi- away and there are a couple tion and were herded into an ties, parties, parties and par- that no one can find. But, I’m assembly hall on that first ties. We were young, single hoping Bob has a bit of luck The Museum of Fine Arts kicks-off the school year with day. When our names were and wet behind the ears. For organizing the ones that are its annual “College Night Celebration” on Thursday, called, we were instructed most of us, we were the first around. September 23, from 7–11 p.m. (Photo by Nick Ryan) as to the section we new in our families to attend col- Another classmate, Frank heritage of Boston and has old LIFE Magazines. (He owns comers were to be part of. lege. This was especially Labolita, began tracking been honored by the Brook- the complete set!) He also Forty-two names were called true for those of us with Ital- down classmates and Pesce line Preservation Commis- has a sales brochure for the and we were part of F20. ian last names, and it was a is helping him round them sion for his donation of the Titanic. Following the lecture That was the freshman big deal. I remember how up. If all goes well, I soon will original plans of the famous and question-and-answer group that was majoring in Babbononno finally accepted be telling them stories about Larz Anderson estate. session he shall give free industrial arts education. that I was going to college what I’ve been up to, over a The Brattle Book Shop is verbal appraisals of those We were there to become and not into a trade like he dish of linguini or a thick also proud to have been a books that people bring with the shop teachers of the did. I overheard him telling steak. contributor to the WGBH them or will do so at anytime world. The man calling our a neighbor about it one day, I remember Dad coming Annual Auction each and at his 9 West Street empo- names was new to the col- in fractured English, “My home from reunions with every year that the station rium in Boston. lege, having just arrived granda-sohna, Jenny, heeza guys he graduated East Bos- has held its fund drive. Ken For more information, call from the Midwest. The hard- no gonna make-a da wooda ton High with. He would tell is seen on PBS’ Antiques the Brattle Book Shop est names he had to pro- like me, heeza gonna teacha Mom and me who they were Roadshow from time to time at 1-800-447-9595 or visit nounce at his former loca- kidza how to make-a tingza and what they were up to. and has been a popular www.brattlebookshop.com. tion was Smith or Brown. widda da wood.” One of the most famous of guest on WBZ Radio as well Enjoy! When it came to the F20 list, My house became the his classmates was Joe as other radio, TV and cable the first four names were catch all for my new friends Santarpio, who became one stations on numerous occa- (Be sure to visit Hilda Abruzzese, Christoforo, and their girlfriends. We of- of the two pizza kings in Bos- sions both in New England Morrill’s gardening Web site, Ciccarelli and Civili. It took ten gathered on the top floor ton. Two generations later, and nationally. www.bostongardens.com. him several minutes to of 74 Eutaw Street in East his restaurant is still there Gloss will bring to the lec- In addition to events covered butcher these and several Boston to celebrate birth- on Chelsea Street in East ture several examples of in- and reported by the columnist, others that followed, which days, the successful results Boston. Inside, it even looks teresting books, magazines “The Socially Set” is compiled were Italian. of college exams or just be- the same as it did when I first and ephemera from the from various other sources Bob Pesce’s name was read cause it was time to get to- went there as a kid. store’s private collection, such as news and press re- out loud and it was butch- gether. It was a wonderful Dad is long gone and I such as a 1912 World Series leases, PRNewswire services, ered. The professor called and innocent time in our guess I’m at that point in my scorecard and examples of etc.) Robert Peskey, then Robert young lives. life now when reminiscing Pes-shay, Robert Peesh, Pee- After graduation, we all about the old days and old she and then gave up ask- went our separate ways. friends is very important. • Community Ed. Center (Continued from Page 6) ing, “Young man, are you Many of those young men I must have picked it up from here?” Bob was used to this began teaching shop in sub- him. I also remember sev- phenomenon as his name urban towns, became en- eral family reunions when was often butchered by gaged, married and we went Nanna and Babbononno teachers back at English on our separate ways. I re- were alive. Babbononno opening day each year. We mained single and it be- didn’t have any family in had several classes together, came difficult to maintain this country and Nanna’s and I remember teachers fi- friendships when they are family became his. At the get nally having to ask him how married and you are not. As togethers, Nanna’s brothers, his name was pronounced. a result, I lost track of most sisters, and cousins would Bob asked if I was inter- of my college friends. A few all show up with their fami- ested in getting together times, I ran into Bob Pesce lies and the parties would go with a group of those guys at English High reunions, on forever. The same rela- who started out in F20 and but not at Boston State re- tives showed up for family have a reunion dinner. I unions. weddings, and later, for fam- was delighted and told him This June, I attended my ily wakes. Some of the graduates. th I was open on the projected college’s 50 anniversary of That entire generation is of others have done before May 1, 2010 to September 4, date he gave me. I became our graduation and was the now long gone. If Mom and you.” 2010 and reminded and excited about seeing several only one from that group of Dad were alive, they would The Saturday, September congratulated every student of my former class mates 21 that became shop teach- be 101 and 100 years old, 4, 2010 graduation was offi- for a job well done. Espe- that I had not seen since ers. We were together in ev- respectively. I’m now part of ciated by Wilson Pena, of La cially when someone consid- graduation, fifty-years ago. ery class for all four years, the group that is considered Semana newspaper. Wilson ers the summer heat and I mentioned that we were and I felt a bit sad not see- the “old timers.” I will under- stated, “I have known Mr. the economic uncertainty, forty-two on that orientation ing any of them at the re- stand this to a greater degree Dominic Avellani (the pro- but they did not dim the day. At the end of our fresh- union. I was aware that sev- if my own kids marry and gram Director) and this light of all of these youths man year, we were down to eral had changed profes- present Loretta and me with school for over 15 years. I and adults completing their twenty-four. When we sions or had left the shops grandchildren, but that know many of the past studies.” graduated two years later, we they taught in to accept ad- seems like a long way off. graduates of the East Boston The Center would like to totaled 21. ministrative positions for At this point, I await an- Adult Ed. Center are today thank East Boston Savings During those four years of their school departments. A other call from old friend and important people in the com- Bank, Century 21 Mario college, we future shop couple, like myself, stayed fellow East Bostonian, Bob munity. Many of the past Real Estate, Citizens Bank, teachers separated into two in Boston for their entire Pesce, informing me as to graduates are today police- Artu Restaurant, and Cham- groups, those of us just out careers. As of late, the only the get together, who can men, teachers, firefighters, pionship Physical Therapy of high school and those who one of that old gang I see is make it, who couldn’t be restaurant owners, real-es- for their patronage. were older, most being ex- Bob Dicey. When Bob and his found and who is no longer tate company owners, Cathy Avellani, the school service men taking advan- wife, Peggy, were married, I with us. After we meet, eat plumbers, electricians, secretary, invited any young tage of the GI Bill. We was in their wedding party, and say our goodbyes, I will nurses, and more. Since or not so young individual have several stories to tell they did it, I am certain you to call the Center at 617- my family and readers. — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — can do it too. Improve your 567-7873 or come in person Until then, may GOD English, obtain your GED, at: 119 London Street, East THE BLESS AMERICA. and go to college and become Boston, MA. “We do not a somebody ...” promise you anything but Johnny Christy Mr. Avellani, the program with a little studying, attend- Small Ads Get director and founder, was ing classes, and following very pleased with the num- the school’s instructions, Orchestra ber of students who com- you can be a success story Big Results pleted their studies from also.”

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The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) NEW RESTAURANT OPENING ON since way back in my youth. I lived on East Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco SALEM STREET Springfield Street. Restaurants partners Roberta Pavei and The old tavern now has five condo units Vincent Ferrara, Jr., will be opening Caffe in it. Unit Number 2 is going for $799.000. I FROM THE BLIND PEOPLE TO THE CRAZY ONES. PECU- Nuovo at 76 Salem Street, Boston (North knew that corner building was old when I LIAR LIFESTYLES IN THE “BEL PAESE.” The Christmas End) in the next few weeks. This new eat- was a kid and while many older buildings season 2009 in the City of Naples was characterized by ery will be opening in the space previously in the South End came with names, I didn’t one scandal, and then later, by another. People reading this known as Paesan’s Pizza. Caffe Nuovo has think this place had a name, it did. They find all this hard to believe it! 76 seats and will open for breakfast and soon call it the Porter House now. It was built in It came to life that several people were receiving invalid dinner. Hopefully, Caffe Nuovo will be a suc- 180 by Boston Selectman and distiller pensions foe allegedly being blind. An investigation cess on Salem Street! William Porter. This place is now consid- conducted by the handful of specialized personnel (there CHARLESTOWN VETERANS ered the oldest extant building in today’s are too few to take care of these matters). Nonetheless, HISTORY PROJECT FUNDRAISER South End. they were able to discover that the “blind” people receiving Charlestown Veterans History Project To me the place will always be the ‘Twelve the pension were driving a car, were walking without Fundraiser Event will be held at the Knights O’clock Lounge” as it rightly should be any help, or were reading the newspaper, without glasses! of Columbus, 75 West School Street, on Fri- remember since Porter made his money off Over 50 people (actually, 53) were arrested for approving day, October 1 at 7PM. booze, huh? and then issuing checks to these alleged “blind” folks. The Fundraiser will feature the Irish Band HISTORIC CHARLESTOWN HOUSE TOUR Shortly thereafter, a new scandal erupted, still near “Boston’s Erin Og.” The band is well known The Charlestown Preservation Society is Naples, following the discovery of alleged “crazy” people who for it’s Rebel Rousing music, which has made holding its biannial house tour from 11 a.m. also were receiving a pension from the State. These new them popular in recent years. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 25. Con- invalid individuals were eventually found to be other than All proceeds will go to the Charlestown tact www.charlestownpreservation.org for “nuts.” So far more than 400 of them have been found to be Veterans History Project. To purchase tick- tickets. cheating (the State). Investigations for the above crimes ets please contact Bill Durette at 617-595- SALSA WITH PJ are continuing. From the foregoing we can surmise that 7083. Free beginner salsa lessons are held from soon we will be hearing something about newly discovered UNITS 1-5 TO BE A BAR ROOM 5 to 6pm every Thursday at the Maverick “swindlers.” It does not surprise also to learn that both Last week while inside the “Bank Build- Landing Meeting Housing on Liverpool crimes were committed in the same general Neapolitan ing” at One Thompson Square in Charles- Street over in East Boston. All ages wel- area. This time, the investigating authorities have been town, I picked up the latest copy of “Boston comed. For more details about Salsa Libre, able to identify the “mastermind” of this last “operation”! Homes.” Right there on the front page was call PJ Schott at 617-834-9876. His name is Salvatore Alaio, a Councilman of the Munici- a story concerning a garden duplex for sale ITALIA UNITA FILM NITE pality of Chiaia. Needless to say, many of Alaio’s relatives, in the South End. I took a good look at the Italia Unita presents “Le Chiavi di Casa” and close friends, were receiving the pension, along with photo and recognized it immediately. I was at 6pm on Monday, September 27 at the East many others. the old “Twelve O’clock Lounge” at the comer Boston Branch Library on Meridian Street. The Carabinieri, now investigating all these, “mysteri- of East Springfield and Washington streets. Check it out. The evening is free and open ous” and not that strange occurrences, have uncovered I remembered that corner building well to all. In Italian with English subtitles. disturbing connections with the Neapolitan Mafia, known as “Camorra.” Chieftains of this “honorable” society have protested the actions of the Carabinieri contending that • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) the pensions for these “nuts” were legitimate, for the people What’s Really Going On eral government but if none killed in Afghanistan arriv- collecting them deserved the pensions! in the Country is forthcoming; you can bet ing at Dover Air Force Base, It would be truly interesting to learn how the Courts will Americans only oppose more and more states will I thought about the recent rule on these matters. Stay tuned! Obama because they are act in their own self-defense. TV address to the nation racists. Americans were Birthright American on the War in Iraq. “We have MCDONALD’S SUCCESS STORY IN ITALY. The demand against the stimulus be- Citizenship Loophole met our responsibility” for ‘”fast food” exploded in Italy in the 1980’s. McDonald’s cause they were unedu- A few issues back I sug- sounds an awful lot like landed on the Italian market and offered what had been cated. Americans oppose so- gested that the 14th Amend- “Mission Accomplished,” already well-tested’ in the USA to the new Italian custom- cialism because they must ment didn’t have to be doesn’t it? How can you talk ers. Today there already are nearly 400 restaurants which be greedy. Americans op- amended to stop the spread about a war ending when serve 600,000 customers every single day. pose Obamacare because of more anchor babies to there are still 50,000 Ameri- McDonald employs 13,500 people and sell more than 3 they’re stupid. Americans gain legal entrance into this can troops still in Iraq? How million “panini” (sandwiches) in about seven weeks, uses are opposed to the Ground country. I said it was unnec- can you say combat is over 1,000 tons of Italian agricultural products every month, and Zero Mosque because they essary to do so. Just read the when all that has happened serves 31% of customers aged 20-35, and 11% of young- must be bigots. Americans wording differently. Now, I is we’ve crossed the street sters aged 15-19. are none of the above which hear there are actually a in Afghanistan where there is why they’re opposed to the number of congressmen on is still combat with the very ITALIAN CONSTITUTIONAL COURT: ITS MAJOR RESPON- Democrats on the upcoming Capitol Hill saying exactly same enemy? SIBILITIES. Being one of the three Italian Supreme Courts Election Day. what I told Post-Gazette read- It is time to exit not (the others: Corte Di Cassazione and Corte Dei Conti), it A rally was held at the Lin- ers last month. Remember, only Iraq but Afghanistan has specific constitutional duties, particularly when a coln Memorial on the 47th you heard it here first. too. President Bush seemed conflict arises within the State’s Powers. Article 134 of the anniversary of the famous “I Our Fearless Leader Says to have used 9/11 as a pre- Constitution states that the Constitutional Court Justices have a Dream’ speech given “We Have Met Our tense to apparently finish judge, inter alias, any conflicts between the State Powers, by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Responsibility” in Iraq off the first Gulf War with the Powers between the State and the Regions, and those on August 28, 1963. Liberals As I viewed that front page Bush Senior. between the Regions. The Court decides, after due delib- blasted Beck for disgracing photo in the New York Times eration, if an appeal can be accepted in order to resolve a the memory of Dr. King. on Sunday, August 29 show- LEGAL NOTICE conflict. The appealing party can appear before this Court Even, Rev. Al Sharpton (sur- ing Our Fearless Leader to argue the case, or be represented by attorneys who are prise, surprise) thought the saluting the flag-drapped cof- Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court authorized to appear, and argue before the Court. The Court site and date of Beck’s speech fin of an Army sergeant Middlesex Probate and Family Court can resolve the conflict, or reject the issue outright, if (the was seemingly wrong. 208 Cambridge Street Court) finds that the issue causing the conflict was jeopar- Hundreds of thousands Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI10P4030EA dized by incompetence. In such a case, the Court annuls came to stand up for Ameri- LEGAL NOTICE In the Estate of the entire case. can values and even news- Commonwealth of Massachusetts RITA N PARENT papers and TV stations The Trial Court Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02472 Middlesex Probate and Family Court Date of Death May 4, 2010 across the country gave the 208 Cambridge Street rally its due. Cambridge, MA 02141 NOTICE OF PETITION Arizona Law Spreading Docket No. MI10P4184EA FOR PROBATE OF WILL  Across Nation In the Estate of To all persons interested in the above EDWARD J COONEY captioned estate, a petition has been pre- When Arizona passed its A/K/A EDWARD JOSEPH COONEY sented requesting that a document purport- immigration law, liberals Late of SOMERVILLE, MA 02144 ing to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that RONALD P    Date of Death June 16, 2008 said boycotts would follow and PARENT of E Templeton, MA be appointed   businesses would flee else- NOTICE OF PETITION executor/trix, named in the will to serve where. Didn’t happen. Polls FOR APPOINTMENT OF Without Surety.     ADMINISTRATOR IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, show most Americans sup- To all persons interested in the above YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE port the Arizona law. Ten- captioned estate, a petition has been A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT   nessee has passed a simi- presented requesting that KEVIN E COONEY AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN of Arlington, MA or some other suitable O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON lar law this past June. Six person be appointed administrator of said OCTOBER 6, 2010. other states have intro- estate to serve Without Surety. In addition, you must file a written affidavit duced Arizona-like legisla- IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, of objections to the petition, stating specific YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A facts and grounds upon which the objection tion: South Carolina, Penn- WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT is based, within thirty (30) days after the sylvania, Minnesota, Rhode AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN return day (or such other time as the court, Island, Michigan and New O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON on motion with notice to the petitioner, may October 12, 2010. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. Jersey. All in all, it is re- WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, ported that 22 states are First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. mulling a law similar to Date: September 13, 2010 Date: September 8, 2010 !" Arizona’s. These states are Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 9/17/10 awaiting action by the fed- Run date: 9/17/10 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 Page 15

• Saint John (Continued from Page 4) look after the sick and poor, got his care for the poor and EXTRA Innings and was probably charged miserable, and that in his Innings also in some degree with first year he had built a by Sal Giarratani teaching catechumens. At great hospital with the the same time he continued money he had saved in his Big Deal 192 wins. Yes, Wake-field Pujols Reaches 400 Homers his literary work, and com- household. His most power- But Who Really Cares? just became the oldest St. Louis Cardinals slugger posed his most famous ful enemy was the Empress The Boston Red Sox were pitcher at age 44 to win a Albert Pujols became the book, “On the Priesthood”. In Eudoxia who was offended a sad team this year. Fall- game for the hometown third youngest player to the year 386 Chrysostom was by his defense of a widow ing into third place behind team but this personal stat reach the 400 homer mark. ordained priest by Flavian, from whom the Empress had the Yankees and Rays. Yes, for Tim is meaningless for He did it at age 30, 222 days. his chief task during the cheated out of her property. they had too many injuries the team, isn’t it? A-Rod is the youngest, who next twelve years was that He continued to preach knocking out key players. Next season, Tito Fran- did the feat at age 29, 316 of preaching. These years, against the excesses of Pitching? Besides Jon cona has to produce or it days. In second place is Ken 386-98, were the period of the rich and powerful, finally Lester and Clay Buchhotz, could be curtains for him. Griffey Jr., who reached the the greatest theological pro- he was exiled by the em- they had very little. Dice-K You can only live off 2004 so mark at age 30, 141 days. ductivity of Chrysostom, a press. A long list of accusa- was not what we needed long. Pujols recently also became period which alone would tions was drawn up against when we signed him up. Mombo: A Survivor the first player ever to hit at have assured him forever a Chrysostom. He was re- John Lackey certainly As a baby-boomer, I re- least 30 homers in his first place among the first Doctors called from exile as a result lacked a lot this season. member back in the bad old ten years in the majors. He of the Church. His fame had of his popularity among the Josh Beckett, he of three days at Fenway when the is a superman at the plate. spread far beyond the limits people. Once again his en- wins against sub .500 teams Sox played like today’s Pitts- He is the real threat to of Antioch, and that he was emies at court conspired was a major disappointment. burgh Pirates. You could al- break the all time home run well known in the Byzantine against him and Chrysostom We finally got rid of Manny ways find an empty seat on mark held now by a guy Empire, especially in the was exiled a second time. Delcarmen. And as for game day, usually thou- named Barry Bonds that capital. He was banished to the Papelbon, he looked like sands of them. The Sox had makes his “numbers” virtu- Upon the death of Nec- Cucsus at the extreme fron- Dick Radatz after he lost his their stars back then in the ally meaningless. tarius, Bishop of Constati- tier of the empire. The Pope stuff back in 1965. Bard early sixties, especially Two guys have a chance to nople in 397, Chrysostom was in Rome sided with Chrysos- hopefully will be the new after Teddy retired. One of fly right by Babe Ruth, Hank chosen to succeed him. He tom and temporarily broke off closer in 2011. their best pitchers came Aaron and Barry Bonds. One was ordained Bishop of contact with the Patriarchs As far as Big Papi goes, he from Medford, Massachu- guy is Alex Rodriguez but my Constantinople on February of Alexandria, Antioch and still hits his share of home- setts. His name was Billy favorite is Albert Pujols. 26, 398 by Theophilus, Patri- Constantinople. Chrysostom runs but he’s striking out at Monbouquette. In 1963, the Time will tell, especially if arch of Alexandria. The had scarcely left Constanti- the plate like old Dick Stuart Sox had a slugger named he stays injury-free. It could change for Chrysostom was nople when a huge fire once did. Ortiz needed Manny Dick Stuart, who hit 42 have been Ken Griffey Jr. but as great as it was unex- destroyed the cathedral, the Ramirez next to him in the homeruns and a 20-game those injuries just kept pected. His new position was senate-house, and other line up. Thank God by the winning pitcher nicknamed mounting up. not an easy one. The first act buildings. The followers of way, we passed up on getting Monbo. In 1962 he pitched a of the new bishop was to the exiled bishop were ac- Manny back. no-hitter against the Chi- LEGAL NOTICE bring about reconciliation cused of the crime and Next season, the Red Sox cago White Sox. In recent between Flavian and Rome. prosecuted Commonwealth of Massachusetts need another offensive years, Monbo has been fight- The Trial Court Through his reforms and In the summer, 407, the powerhouse in the line- ing a battle with cancer and Middlesex Probate and Family Court teachings, Chrysostom be- order was given to take up and we need to get rid he’s still fighting it with 208 Cambridge Street came one of the greatest Chrysostom to Pithyus, a Cambridge, MA 02141 of the driftwood. The other gusto. Recently, he took part Docket No. MI10P4185EA lights of the Church. dangerous place at the ex- st day, Tim Wakefield won in the 1 annual Old timers In the Estate of Chrysostom turned his treme boundary of the em- his 179th win with the Baseball Game at Fenway. HELEN TERESA BRIGGS attention to his flock; as he pire, near the Caucasus. Sox placing him right be- He still looks pretty good in A/K/A HELEN T BRIGGS Late of AYER, MA 01432 had done at Antioch so at He was forced to make long hind Cy Young and Roger that Red Sox uniform. Constantinople and with marches, already weakened Date of Death December 31, 1980 Clemens, who each have Back in those lean years, NOTICE OF PETITION more reason, he frequently by several severe illnesses; Monbouquette was someone FOR PROBATE OF WILL preached against the unrea- he finally broke down pass- you wanted to see pitch be- To all persons interested in the above sonable extravagances of the ing away September 14. His cause of his winning atti- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- rich. It seems that the upper last words were: Glory be sented requesting that a document purport- What tude. And just in case he ing to be copy of the last will of said dece- classes of Constantinople to God for all things. He was didn’t have his best stuff, dent be proved and allowed and that EMMA had not previously been ac- buried at Comana. On Janu- there was always Dick Radatz C JEFFERSON of Ayer, MA be appointed customed to such language; ary 27, 438, his body was re- Happens executor/trix, named in the will to serve warming up in the bullpen. Without Surety. they became increasingly turned to Constantinople IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, offended by his sermons. On with great pomp, and en- When You YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE the other hand, the people tombed in the church of the ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN showed themselves de- Apostles. John Chrysostom Don’t adored, glorified, loved and preserved O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON lighted with the sermons of is a Doctor of the Church, throughout the world now and for- OCTOBER 6, 2010. their new bishop, and fre- Patron Saint of Orators. ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for In addition, you must file a written affidavit Advertise? us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray of objections to the petition, stating specific quently applauded him in His Feast is celebrated on for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, facts and grounds upon which the objection the church. They never for- September 13th. pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving is based, within thirty (30) days after the Nothing! protector and wonder worker, pray return day (or such other time as the court, forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday on motion with notice to the petitioner, may LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE and by the 8th day your prayer will be allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. For information on answered. It has never been known to WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts advertising in the fail. Publication must be promised. First Justice of this Court. The Trial Court The Trial Court Post-Gazette, My prayers have been answered. Date: September 8, 2010 Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Favor received. P.G. A.T.P. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street call 617-227-8929. Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Run date: 9/17/10 Docket No. MI10P4032EA Docket No. MI10D3007DR In the Estate of DIVORCE SUMMONS LEGAL NOTICE WILLIAM R WAGG LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING Commonwealth of Massachusetts Late of WILMINGTON, MA 01887 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts Date of Death August 6, 2010 ALEX KURIAKOSE, Plaintiff The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court The Trial Court NOTICE OF PETITION vs. Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Probate and Family Court FOR PROBATE OF WILL DHARSANA ANNA THOMAS, 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 208 Cambridge Street To all persons interested in the above Defendant Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI10P4053EA Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI10P4036EA Docket No. MI10P4019EA captioned estate, a petition has been pre- To the Defendant: In the Estate of sented requesting that a document purport- The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for In the Estate of LOUIS J APP In the Estate of ing to be the last will of said decedent be Divorce requesting that the Court grant a FLORA HARRIS EPSTEIN Late of WILMINGTON, MA 01887 ASHOK S KALELKAR proved and allowed and that SANDRA divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown. The Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02472 Date of Death July 23, 2010 Late of STONEHAM, MA 02180 STEINER of Wilmington, MA be appointed Complaint is on file at the Court. Date of Death June 22, 2010 Date of Death August 6, 2010 executor/trix, named in the will to serve An automatic Restraining Order has been NOTICE OF PETITION Without Surety. entered in this matter preventing you from NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL NOTICE OF PETITION IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, taking any action which would negatively FOR PROBATE OF WILL To all persons interested in the above FOR PROBATE OF WILL YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE impact the current financial status of either To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been pre- To all persons interested in the above A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT party. See Supplemental Probate Court captioned estate, a petition has been pre- sented requesting that a document purport- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Rule 411. sented requesting that a document purport- ing to be the last will of said decedent be sented requesting that a document purport- O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON You are hereby summoned and required ing to be the last will and Codicils of said proved and allowed and that CHARLES E ing to be the last will of said decedent be OCTOBER 6, 2010. to serve upon Julie R. Hess, Esquire, decedent be proved and allowed and that ROONEY JR. of Wilmington, MA and proved and allowed and that MOHAN In addition, you must file a written affidavit 430 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA 02420 DAVID J EPSTEIN of Watertown, MA be ANTHONY G LEMONE of Woburn, MA be KALELKAR of Piscataway, NJ be appointed of objections to the petition, stating specific your answer, if any, on or before October 18, appointed executor/trix, named in the will to appointed executor/trix, named in the will to executor/trix, named in the will to serve facts and grounds upon which the objection 2010. If you fail to do so, the Court will serve Without Surety. serve Without Surety. Without Surety. is based, within thirty (30) days after the proceed to the hearing and the adjudication IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, return day (or such other time as the court, of this action. You are also required to file a YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE on motion with notice to the petitioner, may copy of your answer, if any, in the Office of A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. the Register of this Court. AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, First O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON First Justice of this Court. Justice of this Court. OCTOBER 6, 2010. OCTOBER 5, 2010. SEPTEMBER 27, 2010. Date: September 8, 2010 Date: August 30, 2010 In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection Run date: 9/17/10 Run date: 9/17/10 is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may The Federal Trade Commission allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) Date: September 8, 2010 Date: September 7, 2010 Date: August 30, 2010 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate or log on to www.ftc.gov. Run date: 9/17/10 Run date: 9/17/10 Run date: 9/17/10 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

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CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss Labor Day, Came and Went. The Result, “Labor Daze” at Twin Rivers. PUGS LUNCHEON SEPTEMBER 21ST AT THE FLORIAN HALL WHIRLWIND TRIP TO league’s broadcast partner in ... And While We’re at it Let’s Talk About “I Can Lick Any Man in the House!” John L. Sullivan. “Ding!” WASHINGTON — The acco- Europe. Interviews were con- lades continue for the Boston ducted, promotional spots “Labor Daze!” came in with the world of boxing: fighters, College men’s hockey team, were shot and commercials a Bang! “POW!” Here at Twin trainers, corner men, man- the defending NCAA Division were made. Rivers in Lincoln, Rhode Is- agers, referees, judges, pro- I Champions. The Eagles re- And if you’re a fan of the land. CES Promoter Jimmy moters, fans, reporters, cently made a one-day trip to NHL Network, you’ll see the Burchfield and team pre- doctors, supporters and all. the nation’s capital where results of the New York sented fighters who fought Also include their careers they met with injured service events all season long. That’s their big hearts out. Most of after boxing. Some artifacts personnel at Walter Reed because the promotional ads those whose hands were not (figurines, gloves, trophies, Army Medical Center were shown on the network were raised in victory, demon- mouth pieces, etc.), pictures, the featured guests at a BC shot during the tour. strated toughness, and cour- historical facts, such as alumni reception where they Among the perks for Ber- age. In the main event, newspaper clippings, docu- were greeted by Senator Scott geron while in New York: at- Vladine Biosse 8-0, 4 KO’s of ments, and whatever other Brown, a graduate of the BC tending the Eminem/Jay-Z Providence and Ibaheim King type memorabilia there is. It Law School. concert at Yankee Stadium 7-5, 2 KO’s entertained fans would be nice to have a nice From there, it was on to the with several of his fellow of boxing. I thought this was restaurant or coffee shop Senate Office Building to see NHLers. “Playing in Boston, a good fight. Both demon- right next to this museum. As Senator John Kerry followed I’ve been to Fenway Park but strated their ability to win. I The last Bare Knuckle part of the museum or maybe by a visit to the White House being at Yankee Stadium was saw the decision, closer than Heavyweight World Cham- other businesses? I know if I where the Eagles were joined something special as well,” the results given. 77-73, pion, John L. Sullivan. was in the area, I’d stop in to by more than 30 other cham- said Patrice. 77-73 and 77-72 for Biosse. I see it and eat. “Hey?” with my pionship teams on the south GUERIN GOES CAMPING IN scored Vladine Biosse as win- France, New York, Chicago, meal, I’d like to have a glass lawn for a congratulatory ad- PHILADELPHIA — It’s said, of ning this tough match. This St. Louis, Cincinnati, of “Punch!” I hear it’s good. dress by President Obama. course, that cats have nine match will benefit Vladine Philadelphia, San Francisco, Joey Giardello born in Then it was back to Boston lives. But now Bill Guerin is Biosse in future fights. He Nashville and New Orleans, Brooklyn, New York on and reality. Practice is start- striving to become the NHL fought and achieved victory amongst other notable cities. July 16, 1930 had 133 bouts ing for the season opener at version of that saying as he against tough opposition. On He retired with a 42-1-3, 2 100-25-7, 1 no contest. He Northeastern on October 9. reports to the Flyers pre- this fight card, Ray Oliveira, no decision, 34 KO record. was World Middleweight TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL season training camp. and Joey Spina were intro- He was a man of his times. Champion from 1963-1965. GAME — Two days after La- Bill has been extended a duced together. Resulting in He won the last Bare Knuckle Winning the world title on bor Day the Pittsburgh Pen- tryout contract by the club “no hand shake!” Wouldn’t World Heavyweight title December 7, 1963, by way of guins took batting practice at and if he makes the team he this be a good headline bout fight on February 7, 1882. His a 15 round decision over PNC Park, the home of the will open the season with the between the two? Think of it, victory was over Paddy Ryan World Champion Dick Tiger. Pittsburgh Pirates. Pens star ninth NHL team in his 19- Sucra Ray Oliveira versus in Mississippi. Winning by In his career Giardello Sidney Crosby more than year career. Joey “KO Kid” Spina. Other way of a KO in nine. He won fought the great: Pierre proved he is adept at the dia- Guerin, a Wilbraham na- bouts on this fight card were the Queensberry Heavy- Langlois 2, Joey Giambra 3, mond game, hitting a pitch tive, former Boston College Jonathan Vasquez 2-0, 2 KO’s weight title August 29, 1885, Joe Miceli, Billy Graham 2, clean out of the park over the standout and former member of New Bedford opened the winning over Dominick Harold Green, Johnny Saxton, right field wall. Turns out that of the Bruins, got caught in a show by putting Shawn Pyles McCaffrey in Cincinnati. Ralph “Tiger” Jones 3, Sid, played quite a bit of base- salary cap squeeze situation down for the count at 1:27 of John L. Sullivan, defended Charlie Cotton 4, Chico Vejar ball until he was 13 — when in Pittsburgh over the sum- the 1st round via left hook. his Bare Knuckle title on 2, Dick Tiger 4, Gene Full- hockey won him over for good. mer that resulted in the Pens Jesse “Bad News” Barboza March 10, 1888, in France. He mer, Terry Downes, Ruben TIEBREAKERS — Starting letting him go. 4-1, 3 KO’s of Hyannis de- fought Charley Mitchell. In “Hurricane” Carter, Sugar this season, the tiebreaker Bill comes into camp fresh feated Antonio Robertson the last bare-knuckle title Ray Robinson and on Decem- for teams with the same to- off a 45-point total last sea- 0-2, in a chess-playing like defense on July 8, 1889 in ber 12, 1961 held to a draw by tal number of points in the son (21 goals, 24 assists) and bout. Jesse Barboza won via Mississippi, he defeated Jake Joe DeNucci. standings will be based on the is hoping to close out his ca- a 4 round unanimous deci- Kilrain in 75 rounds. His only Boxing is a game like no most regulation and overtime reer with a club that has a sion. Robertson did show he loss was to James J. Corbett other. We learn to fight our wins — no longer including good chance of contending for came to win. Dustin Reinhold on September 7, 1892 in New way to the top. I would like the shootout victories as has been the Stanley Cup. Last year 3-1, 2 KO’s of Fall River won a Orleans. Boston is proud of pubic to understand fighting done in the past. the Flyers went all the way to hard fought 4 rounder over John L. Sullivan. You helped Webster says is, “To take part There were 301 overtime the Cup finals before falling Rameil Shelton 0-2 of Rhode keep the name of the great in a struggle, contest, ..” I also games and 184 shootouts last two games short of taking the Island. Eric Estrada of Provi- city of Boston on the world say our #1 method is use of year, a rather high number crown. dence won in one with a 40 map. It would be nice to see a intellect. that Toronto GM Brian Burke What perhaps gives Guerin second TKO over Tauheed tribute to John L. Sullivan in Our prayers go out to Bob said was never envisioned by hope is that last year Blair Wheeler 0-2. Wheeler was Boston. He deserves it. He Arum and his family. We send the league’s power brokers. Betts came to the Phila- overwhelmed in this one could “Lick any man in the our condolences on the recent Thus, the reduced role for delphia camp under a try- sided victory for Eric Estrada. house!” as he bolstered. This passing of his son John Arum. shootouts — which will still out contract, made the team Joe Gardner 6-1-1, 1 KO of man of his times deserves award one point to the victors and eventually was signed Rhode Island defeated Tough recognition in Boston. I call UPCOMING BATTLES of the post-game penalty shot to a two-year contract this Eric Pinarreta 2-5, 2 KO’s of on all boxers, friends, fans of IN SEPTEMBER tournament. summer. New Bedford. Boston, and boxing to collabo- 17th Showtime from Nevada The tiebreaker system is WATCHING AND WAITING “Ding!” October 2nd Ray rate for a local fight museum. Freddy Hernandez vs. Mike also used to determine the — Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli Oliveira of New Bedford I believe this would be a great Anchondo, Welterweight. order for NHL draft and has been selected as one of fights 7th ranked World Light- benefit to the fight world. Marvin Quintero vs. Leonilo waiver-claim priorities dur- seven NHL general managers heavyweight contender Joey Think of it? Acknowledge Miranda, Jr. lightweight. ing the season. to watch by NHL.com, the Spina of Providence. This World Champions and World 18th Showtime from MEETING THE MANY ME- league’s official web site. fight will be at Foxwoods players in New England, in France, the Super-six World DIA MEMBERS — That’s what Chiarelli’s selection was Casino, Connecticut. By the Massachusetts and in Bos- Boxing classic. Carl Froch vs. 20 NHL stars did recently in based on how he and the way, On Point at the TNT Box- ton. In recognition of their Arthur Abraham in the Manhattan where the league organization will do as they ing Academy in New Bedford great support and contribu- Super six World Boxing clas- brought together 20 of its attempt to recover from the put together and participated tions to boxing and Boston. sic. Super-middleweights. most talented performers for historic collapse last spring in a fine amateur fight show Paying tribute to the back- 25th Showtime Super-six two days of meetings in New when the B’s jumped out to on Saturday, August 22nd at bone of boxing. List all cham- World Boxing classic. Andre York with media members in a 3-0 lead over the Philadel- the Seaport Inn, Fairhaven. pions and contenders in a Ward vs. Andre Dirrell. a variety of formats. phia Flyers and then pro- Teams at this show: On Point book on display. List ama- 25th Showtime Super-six Patrice Bergeron repre- ceeded to be eliminated by at the TNT Boxing Academy teurs and professionals. World Boxing classic. Mikkel sented the Bruins and came losing the next four games in New Bedford, The New En- Golden Glove, AAU, Diamond Kessler vs. Allan Green. away impressed with the ac- a row. gland Team Connecticut, Li- Belt, Military, Police Athletic 25th gofightlive.tv Teon tivity. “It’s very important and “Whether it’s before the sea- ons Den Boxing Club Con- League, New England and Kennedy vs. Alex Becerra, Jr. it’s good for the league to get son starts or afterward, we’re necticut, PAL Gym Fall River, area boxing participants. It featherweight. Dillet Frede- exposure, to be shown and for curious to see what Chiarelli Wisher’s Boxing Academy wouldn’t have to be very big. rick vs. Ronald Cruz, Welter- people to hear about it,” has in store as the Bruins Dartmouth, Petronelli Boxing Name those that have weight, Dennis Hasson vs. Bergeron told NHL.com. “It’s a try to erase the memory of Gym Stoughton, and achieved prominence in box- TBA Super Middleweight. good thing and a smart thing those four straight losses to Manfredo’s Pawtucket. They ing and who have helped 25th Fox Sports en Espanol, to do. I think that the NHL is Philadelphia,” states the web entertained 330 plus fans of make the sport the great Humberto Soto vs. Fidel doing a good job by having observer. boxing. There’s enough gyms, sport that it is. Think of it. A Monterrosa, WBC Light- this.” The site still feels trad- so start a Boxing League. museum that tells of the weight title fight. Along with giving inter- ing goalie Tim Thomas is a John L. Sullivan, The great accomplishments of views to writers from major possibility but we feel that Boston Strong Boy, was born fighters from the area. Fight- PUGS LUNCHEON print publications, the players Tim has a good chance to October 15, 1858 in Roxbury ers who’ve made their pres- September 21st at 10:00 am, also met with representatives come into his own once Massachusetts. Standing 5' ence in the area known. at the Florian Hall Dorches- of U.S. outlets Versus and again following surgery for 10", he weighed 190 lbs. In his Display their accomplish- ter. Come on down. The food NBC, Canadian TV (TSN and injuries sustained last career, he fought in Boston, ments and contributions to and the company is great. CBC) plus ESPN America, the March.