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The Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Edgar Albert Guest, 1881-1959 It may be I am getting old and like too much to dwell Upon the days of bygone years, the days I loved so well; But thinking of them now I wish somehow that I could know A simple old Thanksgiving Day, like those of long ago, When all the family gathered round a table richly spread, With little Jamie at the foot and grandpa at the head, The youngest of us all to greet the oldest with a smile, With mother running in and out and laughing all the while. It may be I’m old-fashioned, but it seems to me today We’re too much bent on having fun to take the time to pray; Each little family grows up with fashions of its own; It lives within a world itself and wants to be alone. It has its special pleasures, its circle, too, of friends; There are no get-together days; each one his journey wends, Pursuing what he likes the best in his particular way, Letting the others do the same upon Thanksgiving Day. I like the olden way the best, when relatives were glad To meet the way they used to do when I was but a lad; The old home was a rendezvous for all our kith and kin, And whether living far or near they all came trooping in With shouts of “Hello, daddy!” as they fairly stormed the place And made a rush for mother, who would stop to wipe her face Upon her gingham apron before she kissed them all, (Photo by Matt Conti) Hugging them proudly to her breast, the grownups and the small. Then laughter rang throughout the home, and, Oh, the jokes they told; On Monday night, Novem- comed State Representative and the largest crowd ever From Boston, Frank brought new ones, but father sprang the old; ber 19th, the North End cel- Aaron Michlewitz, City for the trellis lighting. Santa All afternoon we chatted, telling what we hoped to do, ebrated the 10th annual Councilor Sal LaMattina, Claus even took some time The struggles we were making and the hardships lighting of the trellis at Parks Commissioner Toni off from his busy schedule to we’d gone through; We gathered round the fi reside. Christopher Columbus Park. Pollack, Boston’s Chief of stop by and say “hello”! If How fast the hours would fl y— Joanne Hayes-Rines, Pres- Public Property Michael you missed the lighting this It seemed before we’d settled down ident of the Friends of Chris- Galvin, along with the year, you missed a wonder- ‘twas time to say good-bye. topher Columbus Park, wel- NEMPAC Children’s Choir ful evening of holiday spirit! Those were the glad Thanksgivings, the old-time families knew When relatives could still be friends and every heart was true. INFORMATIONAL NOTICE ABOUT LEAD IN DRINKING WATER News Briefs This notice is so the Bos- of red blood cells that carry food. Lead paint was out- by Sal Giarratani ton Water and Sewer Com- oxygen to all parts of your lawed in 1978, but dust from mission (BWSC) can provide body. The greatest risk of homes that still have lead you with information about lead exposure is to infants, paint is the most common what steps you can take in young children and pregnant source of exposure to lead. No Such Thing as an your home to reduce your women. Scientists have Therefore, make sure to Independent Republican? risk of exposure to lead. Lead linked the effects of lead on wash your children’s hands Several weeks before Election Day, a letter is a health concern and is the brain with lowered IQ in and toys often as they can writer to the Boston Globe from Middleton wrote commonly found in the en- children. Adults with kidney come into contact with dirt there was “no such animal as an independent vironment; most commonly problems and high blood and dust containing lead. Republican.” According to this lady, Republicans, in lead-based paint. Lead pressure can be affected by The Water provided by not even U.S. Senator Scott Brown, could ever be can also be found in water, low levels of lead more than the BWSC and the Massa- independent if they take their cues from Senate though at much lower healthy adults. Lead is chusetts Water Resource Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Look what the levels. stored in the bones and it Authority (MWRA) is lead- Democratic left did up on the North Shore, re- Lead can cause serious can be released later in life. free when it leaves the res- electing U.S. Rep. John Tierney, it would appear, health problems, especially During pregnancy, the child ervoirs. MWRA and local dis- solely on the “D” after his name. He was up against for pregnant women and may receive lead from the tribution pipes of the BWSC a very liberal Republican who was both pro-choice young children. Please read mother’s bones, which may that carry the water to your and gay. Yet many liberals said he was a “Tea this information closely to affect brain development. community are made mostly Party” candidate, which he surely wasn’t. see what you can do to re- Sources of Lead of iron and steel, and there- Here’s a question for those liberal Democrats duce lead in your drinking Lead is a common metal fore do not add lead to water. like that Middleton gal who say Republicans can’t water. found in the environment. However, lead can get into be independent. Can she, or anyone else for that Health Effects of Lead Common sources of lead ex- tap water through home ser- matter, name a Capitol Hill Democrat, other than Lead can cause serious posure are lead-based paint, vice piping, lead solder used U.S. Rep. Steve Lynch, who even knows how to health problems if too much household dust, soil and in plumbing and some brass spell “independent”? As I listen to top Democrats enters your body from drink- some plumbing materials in- fixtures. Even though the ing water or other sources. cluding many faucets. Lead use of lead solder was (Continued on Page 14) It can cause damage to the can also be found in other banned in the U.S. in 1986, brain and kidneys and can household items such as pot- interfere with the production tery, make-up, toys and even (Continued on Page 15)

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Res Publica

by David Trumbull

What Happened to Senator Brown? After Scott Brown’s win in the January 2010 Special Elec- tion I did an analysis of his remarkably strong showing in THE VIGILS OF OLD ROME, PART I the City of Boston. Recently I did the same for this year’s The earliest civilization of known as Tiberius Claudius rulers were obliged to deal election. In both elections half of Mr. Brown’s Boston votes Western Asia developed in Nero Caesar. In 23 A.D. he with. It is also reported that came from the following neighborhoods: the area between the Tigris was prevailed upon to estab- they were able to make or *Back Bay/Beacon Hill/Downtown and Euphrates Rivers called lish permanent barracks for break emperors at will. This *Brighton, Chestnut Hill Mesopotamia. The name about ten thousand local or situation continued for about *Charlestown was derived from "Mesos" city troops. This was to be three hundred years until *Parts of Dorchester (Cedar Grove, Clam Point, Neponset, (middle) and "Potamos" the only organized military the Emperor Constantine and Pope’s Hill) (river). This is the area force permitted in the City (the good guy) disbanded the *Part of East Boston (Central Square, Eagle Hill and Orient where history locates the of Rome. Prior to this time organization and destroyed Heights) Garden of Eden, Noah's Ark, they had been housed in their quarters. *North End the Tower of Babel and the various parts of the suburbs. Like any strong law-keep- *Readville great walled city of Babylon Barracks for these new city ing force, we hear much of *Roslindale/West Roxbury with its "Hanging Gardens" troops were erected on a the so-called bad and noth- *South Boston - one of the wonders of the forty-acre site in a sparsely ing of the good. This domi- *West Roxbury ancient world. As early as occupied section of that city. nant force also kept lawless- His 2010 percentages in those neighborhoods ranged from 2200 B.C. the Mesopota- The compound was sur- ness to a minimum, but how 45% to 60%. Voter turnout was relatively high in those neigh- mians had developed a code rounded by solid brick walls do you record crimes that borhoods. With the exception of Beacon Hill (41% turnout), of laws wherein the family ten to fourteen feet high. never happen? An offshoot the best neighborhoods for Brown in 2010 all had turnout in idea prevailed, women were The thinking at this time of the group was a corps of excess of the citywide average of 43%. Three had turnout at, free and respected, cities was that bringing these men who were able to keep or nearly at, 60%, very high for a special election. In con- had rights and charters, they newly named Praetorian the peace, prevent and fight trast, among the best neighborhoods for the 2010 Democratic had a political system, postal troops together in this man- fires, while at the same candidate Martha Coakley, about 16% of them had turnout service, landlords' responsi- ner would make them a more time maintain a watchful in excess of the citywide average, most were under 40% and bilities, and city dues. useful tool in the hands of eye over the entire city, in- some were under 30%. Mr. Brown failed to win Boston in The history of municipal the Emperor. The result cluding all of its daytime and 2010 but, for a Republican, he did very well by getting a policing, as far as we are con- proved to be just the oppo- night time problems. high percentage of his potential voters to the polls and that cerned, goes back to Tibe- site. The Praetorian Guard NEXT ISSUE: stronger-than-expected showing in Boston, combined with rius, the second Emperor of became a most dominant The Vigils Of Old Rome, victories elsewhere, elected him to the U.S. Senate. Rome. He was more properly force, and one that all future Part II In 2012 the total number of registered Boston voters was up 30,000 over 2010 and turnout, at 64%, was substan- tially higher that in 2010. The beneficiary of the large Mayor Menino Announces 100 Pier 4 voter base and turnout rate was the Democratic candidate, Elizabeth Warren. She got about 80,000 votes more than Breaks Ground in the Innovation District the Democratic candidate in 2010. Mr. Brown picked up about 17,500 more votes than he got in 2010. In the best More than 1,100 Units of Housing are Under Construction neighborhoods for Brown, turnout was up in 2012, ranging in the Innovation District Totaling Nearly $500M from 62% to 77%, but most of that helped the Democrat as On behalf of Mayor Thomas Menino. “We have four major project also includes 10,800 Brown picked up merely 5,800 additional votes in his best M. Menino, BRA Director housing developments under square feet of ground floor neighborhoods. In the neighborhoods that Ms. Warren won Peter Meade celebrated construction, the future retail located at the intersec- by the largest margins, voter turnout was up, typically, groundbreaking on new headquarters of Vertex Phar- tion of Seaport Boulevard and 20 or even 30 percentage points above the rates in 2010. housing in the Innovation maceuticals well underway, Northern Avenue and 258 Put these numbers together and you get the result in District. 100 Pier 4 is a $195 and the nation’s first public underground parking spaces. Boston, Brown dropping from 30.3% in 2010 to 25.7% in million project that will add innovation center scheduled The Hanover Company based 2010, a loss of about 4.5 percentage points. 369 residential units to the to open this spring. The in Houston, Texas is the In the North End, where the Post-Gazette is published, growing district and brings South Boston Waterfront is developer and the architect is Brown did slightly better in 2012 (48.6%) than he did in the total number of housing quickly emerging as an inno- ADD, Inc. 2010 (46.3%). North End turnout was also up at 61.9% units under development on vative and exciting day to Today’s groundbreaking is compared to 46.3% in 2010. the South Boston Waterfront night neighborhood.” the first of three phases of In East Boston, where the Post-Gazette has a satellite to 1,101. Citywide there are 100 Pier 4, located at the development at Pier 4, a 9.5 office, the story was reversed. In 2010 the historically 4,890 housing units under intersection of Seaport Bou- acre site that includes Italian-American neighborhood of Orient Heights went big construction, and nearly one levard and Northern Avenue, 4 acres of water. The Pier 4 for Brown (54.1%). Turnout, which in 2010 was 43.1%, went quarter of them are located will be a 21-story building and Planned Development Area up in Orient Heights to 65.1% and the vote for Brown in the Innovation District. will include a mix of studios, (PDA) was proposed by New dropped to 40.1%. I wonder if the 15-percentage point (three “100 Pier 4 is another ex- one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, England Development and times the citywide average) defection away from the citing project breaking ground and three-bedrooms, includ- approved in March 2005. In Republican toward the Democrat is related to the changing on our bustling waterfront,” ing 50 innovation style units, December 2011 the BRA demographics of East Boston. As I pointed out in my said Mayor Thomas M. and 32 affordable units. The Board approved a Notice of April 15, 2011, Post-Gazette column, that neighborhood has Project Change (NPC) revis- become more and more Hispanic over time. Republicans, ing the project. over the past decade, have not done a good job of giving that The revised PDA details a growing group of American citizens reasons to vote for the three phase project totaling 1 party of economic opportunity and traditional values. million SF and including Finally, kudos to Patrick Brennan, whose hard work in 20,000 SF for civic use, South Boston helped deliver Scott Brown 52.4% of the vote Newly 625,000 SF for residential in that neighborhood in the recent election. Specializing in the art of celebration use, and 314,700 SF of hotel use. The project also includes Wedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, Renovated a one-acre public waterfront Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. NORTH END park, a Waterfront Plaza, Convenient location and valet parking makes 1,800 feet of Harborwalk, a Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. 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Donnaruma was awarded a Gold Medal and Sandy will be sadly missed 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 a trip to Italy upon graduation by her husband of 66 years, for excelling in the study of the Joseph; daughters and their Vol. 116 - No. 47 Friday, November 23, 2012 Italian language. husbands, Patricia and Nelson While attending St. Mary’s Mariano of Lawrence and OUR POLICY: To help preserve the ideals and sacred traditions High School and McIntosh Business School, she Jo-Anne and Scott Corcoran of Methuen; of this our adopted country the United States of America: worked at the family’s dry cleaning business. grandchildren, Christina Mariano of Lawrence To revere its laws and inspire others to respect and obey them: Sandy acquired a great interest in the art of and Joseph Mariano and his wife Kelly of Lowell To strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty: dressmaking and tailoring. Her interest was and great-grandson, Anthony Joseph. 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When her two daughters had to St. Rita Sodality, c/o Corpus Christi Parish, NORTH END ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION grown, Sandy took courses at the School of 35 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840 or to PRESENTS THE Fashion Design in Boston, and later opened her Corpus Christi Parish at Holy Rosary Church, nd own business in Lawrence: Sewing Arts Studio. 35 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840. 42 Annual Many students attended Sandy’s classes and Expressions of sympathy can be sent to had the opportunity to share her sewing talent. Mr. Joseph Giuffrida, 452 Mt. Vernon Street, 2012 NORTH END Each spring, her students would showcase Lawrence, MA 01843. CHRISTMAS PARADE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 - 1:00 P.M. Learn to Skate at Bay State Skating School November 23 for general skating. The days and times vary at each local rink. Don’t wait; Lace up your skates! This is the 42nd year of Bay State Skating School offering Learn-to-Skate Classes for children age 4½ and up and adults at 12 greater Boston rinks: Brookline-Larz Anderson, Brookline-Cleveland Circle, Cam- bridge, Hyde Park, Medford-LoConte, New- ton/Brighton, Quincy, Somerville, South Merry Christmas Boston, Waltham, West Roxbury and SEE SANTA CLAUS ARRIVE AT NORTH END PARK Weymouth. If you are a beginner or want to BY HELICOPTER AT 1:00 P.M. learn new skills using figure, recreational or hockey skates, join the ice skating In case of bad weather, Parade will be held the next Sunday, December 23th IN ASSOCIATION WITH The Nazzaro Center • North End Against Drugs • Mayor’s Offi ce of Arts, Tourism and Special Events The Massachusetts Department of Con- classes with Bay State Skating School. For servation and Recreation (DCR) Ice Skat- information call: 781-890-8480 or visit Dedicated in Memory ing Rinks are opening to the public Friday, www.BayStateSkatingSchool.org. of Boston Children’s Theatre’s Production of JAMES “Jimmy” PALLOTTA The Velveteen Rabbit Puppetry, live actors and magic! Boston be real, The Velveteen Rabbit features young Children’s Theatre (BCT), which was re- actors from eight area communities. The May your stuffing be tasty cently named Best of Boston® 2012 for cast includes: Arlington resident Marshall May your turkey plump Children’s Theatre, is proud to present the Joun as ‘Rabbit 2,’ Beverly Farms resident beloved children’s classic The Velveteen Tori Cargill as ‘Velveteen Rabbit,’ Boston May your potatoes and gravy Rabbit. Back by popular demand for a fourth resident Emily Greenslit as ‘Fairy,’ Brookline smash season, The Velveteen Rabbit has resident Marisa Lazar as ‘Tin Soldier,’ Dover have nary a lump. captured the hearts of thousands with its resident Joshua Sussman as ‘Boy,’ Edgar- May your yams be delicious touching and entertaining story about town resident Katie Clarke as ‘Nana,’ New- friendship and love told through the eyes ton residents Miles Levin as ‘Puppeteer’ and and your pies take the prize of a young boy and his beloved velveteen ‘Tin Soldier Understudy and Tema Siegel as rabbit. Performances are December 15th, ‘Rabbit 1,’ and Quincy residents Ellis Hamp- and may your Thanksgiving dinner 16th, 22nd and 23rd at the Benjamin Franklin ton as ‘Skin Horse’ and Niamh O’Connor as Institute located at 41 Berkeley Street in ‘Margery.’ stay off your thighs! Boston. All performances of The Velveteen Rabbit – Unknown Adapted by BCT Executive Artistic Director are at 2:00 pm. 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Awarded Best of Boston past 4 years and it’s very exciting to see 2012® for Best Children’s Theatre by Boston Nothing! families returning each December to share Magazine, BCT’s mission is to provide live For information on advertising in the this special experience with one another,” theatre opportunities dedicated to fostering Post-Gazette, call 617-227-8929. said Clark. “The story is timeless and to see the educational and artistic development of the reactions on children’s faces when they children throughout the greater Boston area. meet each of the classic characters, from At BCT, talented and motivated students gather The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily the Velveteen Rabbit to Skin Horse to the from across traditional boundaries and nation- the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. Wooden Lion, is truly wonderful for every- alities to learn about themselves, each other There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via one associated with this production.” and the world as they create some of the fin- e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- Based on the novel by Margaret Williams est theatrical productions in New England. addressed, stamped envelope. about a boy and his stuffed rabbit’s quest to www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012 L’Anno Bello: A Year in Italian Folklore The Joy of Cooking by Ally Di Censo THINKING I have a confession to fiancé’s house when his United States, its themes OUT LOUD make: I am addicted to cook- father, an excellent cook of food and family prove by Sal Giarratani books. I pore over recipes and a protégé of Julia Child, timeless. When preparing a with as much attention as I was in the middle of pre- special recipe for the feast, Sometimes All You Can Do is “Free Write” use when I read novels or paring an elaborate dinner. I cannot help but think of college texts. I love examin- I offered to help with the my Italian ancestors centu- I started getting published Meanwhile, Tiesi is a gay, ing the way ingredients Brussels sprouts and he ries ago, huddled together as a writer back in 1968 liberal Republican and a come together or imagining handed me a giant, spindly in an earthen kitchen, when I was only 19 years old. “you-know-what” beat him. the taste of a particular stalk of the vegetables still cooking up something for a Over the years that quickly My only hope is that the recipe or making detailed attached on the vine. I harvest festival of their own turned into decades, I have Obama White House will lists of when I would like to had a great time listening to — St. Martin’s Day, perhaps, written on every subject take a good look at both Gov- cook what. Most of all, how- crackling pop as I snapped or the celebration of a local possible from A to Z. Back at ernor Deval Patrick and U.S. ever, I relish reading the each Brussels sprout off and saint. 23 years old, I expressed one Senator John Kerry. I think stories behind all the reci- tossed it into a platter. Now, Indeed, the best thing opinion on the My Lai Mas- Patrick would make a great pes. When I leaf through these memories remain about food is that it is truly sacre only to change my mind U.S. Attorney General and the stacks of Taste of Home etched in my mind for their universal and the use of food 30 years later. Opinions can Kerry, put him in as U.S. magazines in my house, I sense of fun and laughter in holidays unites people of change with age and expe- Defense Secretary. Get these always linger over the little more than the actual food; all nationalities and creeds rience. If they didn’t, we jokers out of the election blurbs written by contribu- any mention of gnocchi or around the world. I remem- would be no more than empty cycle and find some good, tors describing the family Brussels sprouts immedi- ber working on food drives vases on the mantelpiece. moderate Republicans to run history of food or certain tra- ately transports me to these sponsored by my church or In my career as a political for their seats at next elec- ditions. My favorite cook- recollections. People who by the National Honor Soci- activist, I have worked for tion. If Patrick goes, we get books are the ones that disregard the beauty of cook- ety at my high school and many candidates, both Dem- Crash Murray for a while. If include tidbits of folklore, ing deprive themselves of feeling incredible warmth ocrat and Republican. I Kerry goes, the Democrats humor and personal narra- these communal pleasures. inside me, not only because remember in 1970 as a col- will give us another Paul tive along with mouthwa- The mother of all food I was helping to provide sus- lege student working to elect Kirk until a special election tering recipes. These cook- holidays, Thanksgiving, ap- tenance to those who need Frank Bellotti as governor is called. books illustrate my basic proaches this week and no- it, but because there is no that year. He didn’t win. A By the way, I have just got- philosophy of food: it is more where is the blend of cuisine act more intimate or com- few weeks ago I was at the ten myself wrapped around than just something you and tradition more evident passionate than sharing food Park Plaza Hotel watching the Petraeus scandal. Spies, have to consume in order to than around the Thanksgiv- with another person. I urge my guy, U.S. Senator Scott generals, top secrets, par- survive; rather, food unites ing table. The collective shar- all Bostonians to participate Brown, go down in defeat. amours, sex, Benghazi ... it people by providing everyone ing of the turkey (or in my in a food charity during this Brown, by the way, was only sounds like a TV mini se- with a common bond. Food case, Tofurkey) elevates eat- holiday season when many the second Republican I ever ries. This plot seems much 666 Park forms the backbone of tradi- ing to an almost mythic level families are in need. I also worked to elect other than better than even Avenue tion, holidays and family and and it is hard to allow any urge everyone to develop an Avi Nelson back in 1978 over . The devil seems to every recipe has a story writ- feelings of hatred or rancor appreciation for cooking and in Charlestown. be working overtime lately. ten beneath its creases of to exist in a setting where all that food represents. You Often I find myself think- Meanwhile, I can’t wake up dough or sprinkling of spices. relatives pass stuffing around do not have to be a great ing of former big leaguer from a bad dream. We do Though I often rely on fro- to each other or marvel at cook. I am still learning a lot Jamie Moyer with that have Obama for four more zen meals and prepackaged the goodness of a pumpkin about the kitchen myself lifetime 269-209 win/loss years and Elizabeth for six mixes when time runs short, pie. Thanksgiving also ush- and the stumbles make record. Over my long career years to life. George Soros I am adamant in my belief ers in the holiday season cooking more interesting. in politics, Jamie Moyer’s still has billions to elect lib- that nothing is as comfort- when comfort and tradition Nor do you need to create win/loss record looks far erals. The Koch brothers will ing or rewarding as a home- prevails. My Thanksgivings fancy dishes. I often eschew better than mine. I am good continue to get demonized. cooked meal. I feel saddened have always consisted of a elegant meals in favor of when it comes to ground Then there’s the news story when I hear about people who blend of Italian and American simple, down-home fare, the games, research and com- about Puerto Ricans in their revolve their lives around customs. My grandmother kind real people make. No, munications, but often you recent elections voting for iced chunks of store-bought still churns out handmade all you need to recognize the can still lose if the other guy statehood and Sean Hannity meals or who dismiss holi- spaghetti on an old-fash- true healing and communal or gal offers more fluff to calling for amnesty for im- day dinners as a nuisance, ioned crank device similar power of food is love. voters. Most voters should be migrants according to Jeff yet another excuse to call to what is called the chitarra Ally Di Censo is a Graduate disbarred from voting. They Kuhner on WRKO the other in for takeout. Some of my in Italy — chitarra means Student in History at the Uni- have no idea about anything morning. favorite memories center on guitar and the long threads versity of Massachusetts Bos- except the gimmies. No one Things get bad and some- cooking-related mishaps, of spaghetti are said to ton. She appreciates any com- cares about issues, public times worse. Meanwhile we triumphs or hectic prepara- resemble the chords of a ments and suggestions about policy or the fast-approach- must survive for another tions, linked by the common stringed instrument. How- Italian holidays and folklore ing fiscal cliff. I think it day. This week my concen- thread of people congregat- ever, I also love the use of at [email protected]. seems obvious that we could tration was off a bit as ing together with the same cranberries, that old New solve that voter ID card is- you can see through these goal of making the food England staple, in pies, sue by putting photos on rattlings of mine. Finally, taste as wonderful as pos- breads and in their dried DRIVERS: those EBT cards. We already about hope and change, did sible. I remember sitting in simplicity. Food forms the Home Weekends. have EBT porn, EBT liquor, you know that 20 states my honey-colored kitchen crux of many conversations .44 cpm NE Dedicated. EBT lottery tickets and EBT led by the former Republic of Chromed out trucks w/APU’s with my mother and fiancé, among my relatives during Florida vacations. Why not Texas are thinking about 70% Drop & Hook CDL-A, 6 mos exp. EBT voter IDs? secession from the Union. rolling homemade gnocchi the Thanksgiving table as (888) 247-4037 dough in flour. My fiancé, well. Once, while debating The election turned out This is probably not what swell for me. How ‘bout you? liberals had in mind for the who often mocks his igno- the best way to make corn- th rance in all gastronomi- bread, my cousin’s husband, ATTENTION Democrats keep saying if Civil War’s 150 anniver- cal matters, patiently made who hails from the moun- ATTENTION only Republicans put up mod- sary. If comprehensive im- sure his gnocchi were well- tains of Virginia, introduced erate candidates they could migration gets passed it will rounded and carefully spear- us to the softer Appalachian ATTORNEYS win. Well they did but it made probably mean the Texas will no difference. How more become a blue state quickly. headed the effort of moving version of the dish known The POST-GAZETTE the gnocchi from the boiling as spoon bread. Although moderate can a Republican All could be lost if it hasn’t water to the cooling dish. I Thanksgiving is a holiday newspaper is a paper be than Scott Brown? Or already happened. also remember visiting my which originated in the Richard Tiesi? I expected Joe Next week I will return of general circulation. Kennedy III to beat up with more uplifting musings. We are qualified to on Sean Bielat. The Repub- Free writing is what you accept legal notices lican was a pretty conserva- do when you don’t know NEW LOCATION tive character. However, for what to write. Good ther- from any court in each heaven’s sake, Brown is apy for conservative-minded Richard Settipane town that we serve. both pro-choice and pro-gay. journalists. 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Donald Fleming Awarded the Yolanda Lifetime Achievement Award

Donald Fleming, Vice President and General Manager of Neiman Marcus in Natick, Yolanda Cellucci and President of Lasell College Michael Alexander MA. (Photo by William Dempsey, Courtesy of Lasell College) PICCOLI REGALI On Tuesday, November, 13th, Donald Art Gallery at the Yamawaki Art and AT THE OLD NORTH CHURCH Fleming, Vice President and General Cultural Center at Lasell College in st Manager of Neiman Marcus in Natick, Newton and was attended by many local On Saturday, December 1 , the Old North became the most recent recipient of the fashion dignitaries. Church will be opening its doors for the fifth Yolanda Lifetime Achievement Award for Lasell College, known for their supe- annual Piccoli Regali (Little Gifts) program. his service to the fashion industry. Past rior fashion program where students The program provides small bags of food to recipients of the award, given by local major in Fashion Communication and members of the North End community while fashion maven and business woman Promotion, Fashion Retail and Merchan- also giving those who need it some social time Yolanda Cellucci, include Boston fash- dising or Fashion Design and Production, complete with tea, cookies and conversation. ion icon Marilyn Riseman and philan- has graduated many notable alumni Every February the church holds the Old thropist and Museum of Fine Arts board and is one of the few colleges in the North Church Gala and twenty-five percent member Fred Sharf. country that allows underclassmen of the proceeds from the event go to funding The awards reception, presented by to showcase their creations in the the Piccoli Regali program. Four teams com- Yolanda Cellucci and Ann Vallely of annual spring undergraduate fashion prised of about twenty-five members of the Lasell College, was held at the Wedeman show. church and other volunteers go out shopping in bulk and make up each bag to be given out. People from all walks of life, not just members of the Old North Church, come out to help make a difference in the North End community. Seventh Annual Holiday Window Contest Over the years, the Old North Church volunteers have found that as appreciative as people are to be receiving a Sponsored by East Boston Chamber of Commerce & East Boston Main Streets free bag of groceries, the warm welcome they receive when Take Pride in our East Bos- they arrive at the church is also a big reason people keep ton commercial districts and returning. For both the volunteers and the recipients of brighten up your storefront their good will, sitting around with a cup of coffee or tea for the holiday! and just being able to pleasantly visit with each other is Decorating your windows one of the reasons the Piccoli Regali program is going strong will help to create a festive into its fifth year. and safe atmosphere for The Piccoli Regali program is open for all North End our neighborhood during the residents and held at the parish house adjacent to the Old 2012 Holiday Season. North Church located on the first floor at 193 Salem Street. Chamber and Main Street The Piccoli Regali program will be happening every Saturday volunteers will select the top from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm from December 2012 through March 2013 and the only day it won’t be held is the Saturday five entries who will receive th special recognition. between Christmas and New Year’s, December 29 . Entry is FREE and open to For more information you can call the church at ALL East Boston businesses 617-423-6676 or email them at [email protected]. and organizations. Jim Ring, who instituted Piccoli Regali and continues to be To participate, please call the director of the program, also welcomes your calls to or email your business discuss it at 617-429-6275. name and address on or before Friday, December 7, 2011 first place winner La Hacienda, 150 Meridian 2012 to the East Boston Street, East Boston. Chamber’s Executive Assis- tant Sherri Raftery at 617-569-5000 or info@east GIVE THETHE GIFTGIFT OFOF HERITAGEHERIT  bostonchamber.com. Eachh iitemt hhand-pickedd i k d tto guaranteet your childhild a    What friendly introducƟon to the language and culture of Italy.   Happens Toys & Books and Newly     DVDs & CDs Arrived Clothing Italian   When You Pinocchio Imports Don’t Advertise? Nothing For information on advertising in the Post-Gazette, www.ItalianChildrensMarket.com !" call 617-227-8929. (310) 427-2700 Call for a FREE catalog! Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012 ANTONIO CARUSO — Italian Painter-Sculptor Our Canadian Neighbor to the North by James DiPrima mas stamps published in Canada in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Antonio was born in Italy on March 28, 1951 and started carving when he was seven years old. He was inspired by the many churches in his town that contained many statues in marble and wood. Because his mother would not allow him to have a knife, he looked for metal pieces around factories that he would hammer with a stone Stamp of Jesus Carving by to make himself a sharp Antonio Caruso. chisel which he could use to carve. He later studied Recently Jean, my wife, at the Brera Arts Academy and I attended a dinner of Milan and at the Car- dance sponsored by Sicilia rara Fine Arts Academy Mondo del Massachusetts. of Bergamo. He settled in Seated at our table, along Maple, Ontario, near Toronto, with my good friends Ed in 1994. and his wife Lena, were four His choice of wood used in other gentlemen. It was a his carvings is lime wood Antonio Caruso, fourth from the left, being congratulated by Mayor Linda Jackson, very nice dinner and later which, he says, “is soft and center, of the City of Vaughan, Canada. we conversed with one of does not have knots like the gentleman by the name other types of wood. It is easy Cinzia hold a magnifying tense detail in the tradi- well worth a look at this of Antonio Caruso. Well it to carve and I like the fin- glass. tional Italian style,” Gault extraordinary Italian. turns out that Mr. Caruso is ish. It gives an effect as if it Joseph Gault, of Canada says. Although Antonio Caruso from Toronto, Canada and were ivory; it’s a luminous Post, selected Caruso’s Na- Antonio Caruso‘s works will not reveal what Canada is a painter and a sculptor. shine.” tivity after searching hun- now are visible in many Post paid him for his de- His work is well-known His miniature carving of dreds of gallery archives churches around Toronto. signs, he says, “My compen- in Canada and, in fact, the infant Jesus in his carv- he discovered Caruso’s na- His painting he has classi- sation is when collectors Canada Post has issued ings of the nativity is only tivity at Toronto’s Cathedral fied as “Frescografia”, a appreciate my work.” commemorative stamps about five centimeters long Church of St. James, which very innovative technique. After looking at the sculp- bearing the face of the or about two inches in has Canada’s largest col- His sculptures, paintings tures and his paintings, Madonna and Christ child, length. In order to be able to lection of nativities. Why and frescos can be seen I think we all can appreci- one of his carvings. In total use two hands while work- did he choose this piece of by logging onto his website, ate Mr. Caruso’s excellent Mr. Caruso has had Christ- ing, he had his daughter work? “Because of the in- www.antoniocaruso.com. It is work.

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Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It The Community Educational Center Becomes Happy Thanks- Libya slaying of four Ameri- giving to every- cans by terrorists. Among the Leading GED Prep. Center in Massachusetts one! Thanks- those slain was the United by Dominic Avellani giving is one States Ambassador to Libya of this nation’s and a United States Navy biggest and celebrated Seal. Talk is the ultra- holidays. It’s a day to be liberal media has notes and reminded of the hardships memos on events that hap- the pilgrims had to endure pened in Benghazi in their to live in a new and free possession and wouldn’t country ... Fortunately, East release anything until the Boston escaped major dam- election was over. As far as ages from Hurricane Sandy. all the people that voted for Some people went without Obama go, let your con- electricity for a while and science by your guide during some trees went down. the next four years of his Revere also received a mild socialist regime. Obama will punch from the storm, not make one of America’s worst too many power outages or presidents, Jimmy Carter damages were reported. look like a winner to his crit- Roads on Revere Beach ics. ... The Farmer’s Almanac Boulevard were packed with reads we’re in for a bad sand the day after and the winter. Hope the Almanac is ocean remained fierce but wrong! ... Kudos to the East With great appreciation a beautiful sight to behold ... Boston police. Thanks to and pride, the Community Biggest threat to our roads good police work, East Bos- Ed. Center (East Boston Adult today is cyclists. More cyclists ton District 7 police made Ed. Center) thanks the East are involved in accidents two arrests recently and Boston and surrounding com- than automobiles! I don’t confiscated 42 lbs of heroin munities for making it one know why Mayor Menino with a street value worth of the biggest GED centers in pushed to turn Boston into $5 million. The raid went Massachusetts. The center a bicycle friendly city! One down on Sumner Street. teaches GED both in English cyclist was hit by a bus last Taken into custody were two and in Spanish to individu- week and the bus driver alleged drug dealers, one als who want to improve didn’t even know it until from Chelsea and the other themselves by studying and witnesses came forward to from Connecticut. Congratu- passing their GED exams say they saw it! ... General lations to East Boston Police and eventually enter a post David Petraeus, CIA Direc- Captain Kelley McCormick secondary vocational school tor and scapegoat for the ... Jimmy Roselli, formerly or college. Obama administration, is known as Jimmy Vegas, The student reports to the resigning. His resignation, will not be leaving for Las Community Ed. Center. He/ he claims, comes after an Vegas because he will be the she completes the school ap- affair with a woman became featured singer at Antonia’s plication, is interviewed, and public. Probably everyone in at the Beach in Revere. then placed in an appropri- ups are scheduled with the Washington politics knew Jimmy sings songs from ate GED class. The students ers (Bella Vita), electricians student before and after he was having one. Why yesterday and today, so go review the 5 academic sub- (Patricelli), hair salon own- every exam. now??? To keep him from see him! ... jects at the school for 6 to 10 ers (Oxygen in East Boston), The student receives his testifying in the Benghazi, Till next week! months and they test with plumbers (Victor Tejeda), the Boston Public Schools or her GED transcripts (test managers at Boston City Hall (Adult Learning Center) GED results) from the City of Bos- and more. During the past Testing Program every other ton (Adult Learning Center) 40 years (1972-2012), the month. At the present time, and a GED diploma from the Center has assisted over the Center offers 5 different State of Massachusetts. 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Saturdays until 3:30 pm Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012 Cruiseport Boston Shatters Passenger Record Saint Gertrude More than 380,000 Passengers Used Cruiseport Boston Patroness of the West Indies added Hadden. by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari In addition to Carnival Glory, Cruiseport Boston offered new Saint Gertrude was born in choices for Canada & New Thuringia, (Thuringen, Ger- England cruising including many) on January 6, 1256. Holland America’s Veendam, Nothing is known of her fam- offering 7-day sailings to ily. What is known is that Montreal as well as a repo- she was placed in the care sitioning cruise to South of Benedictine nuns at the America via the Panama Benedictine monastery of Canal. Three luxury lines — St. Mary at Helfta under Compagnie du Ponant, Sea- the enlightened direction of bourn and Crystal Cruises — the saintly abbess Gertrude offered 7 and 10-day voyages of Hackeborn. The monas- to Canada & New England tery prospered both in ports. Norwegian Dawn, in monastic observance and in- Carnival Glory addition to regular Bermuda tellectually through the cruises, sailed 7-day itiner- guidance of Saint Lioba and Cruiseport Boston, which sightseeing. In addition to aries to Quebec. Canada and her Anglo-Saxon nuns, serves as an important eco- the cruise pas-sengers, more New England cruises more which was transmitted to nomic engine to the region, than 100,000 crew members than doubled in 2012 growing their foundations in Ger- elations, and the Spiritual finished the 2012 season visited Boston. by 119 percent. many. The monastery of Exercises remain today. with a record 380,054 cruise The 54 other cruise ships During Hurricane Sandy, Helfta was renowned for its It was not until 1677 that vacationers, a 23 percent in- stopped in Boston for a day or the Port of Boston served as a contemplative life and as a the name of Saint Gertrude crease over 2011, the Massa- more to allow their passen- safe harbor for three cruise place of learning. was inscribed in the Roman chusetts Port Authority (Mass- gers to tour the city and sur- ships riding out the storm at Saint Gertrude dedicated Martyrology and her feast port) announced. Fueling the rounding areas. the Black Falcon Cruise Ter- herself to her studies, be- was extended to the Univer- surge was Carnival Cruise “We have a burgeoning minal. There were five addi- coming an expert in litera- sal Church. Saint Gertrude Lines’ Carnival Glory which cruise industry in Boston, tional ships destined for New ture and philosophy. She died at Helfta, near Eisleben, began cruising from Boston to which creates a tremendous York cruise terminals that later experienced a conver- Saxony, around 1302. Her Canada in June. With a dozen economic impact on our local diverted to Boston because sion to God and began to feast day is celebrated on 4, 5, and 7-day cruises from and regional economy,” said the Port of New York was strive for perfection in her November 16th, but the exact Cruiseport Boston to Canada Deborah Hadden, Massport’s closed. The ships came to religious life, turning her date of her death is un- in June and July, the ship Acting Port Director. “The Cruiseport Boston to refuel scholarly talents to scripture known. In compliance with contributed some 85,000 record number of passengers and stock provisions, as well and theology. Saint Gertrude a petition from the King of passengers to the Black Fal- is important because they — as to disembark and embark produced numerous writings Spain, she was declared con Cruise Terminal’s yearly along with crew members, passengers. Nearly 9,000 pas- but only the Herald of God’s Patroness of the West Indies count. Many of the passen- and the cruise lines them- sengers came to Boston on Loving-Kindness, formerly and in Peru her feast is cel- gers came from outside New selves — support local busi- the unscheduled ship visits. known as her Life and Rev- ebrated with great pomp. England and extended their ness with every visit. Some While docked, Massachu- vacation by staying in local of those passengers experi- setts Port Authority Police hotels and shopping and din- enced Boston and Massachu- and cruise terminal opera- The Federal Trade Commission ing in Boston. setts for the first time, and tions staff worked around works for the consumer to prevent Carnival Glory’s schedule many will come back for a the clock to ensure all of the showed the success of early longer vacation stay.” passengers needs were met fraud and deception. summer cruising to Canada In 2010 Massport com- throughout their unintended Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) from Boston. In past years, pleted an $11 million renova- stay in Boston. Massport staff or log on to www.ftc.gov. Canada cruising was cen- tion of Cruiseport Boston, also provided customer ser- tered around fall foliage. which created a new 21,000 vice to the stranded passen- This year, 117 cruise ships square foot departure lounge gers including free shuttle docked at Boston, a nine and enhanced terminal aes- bus service to Logan Airport, The Post-Gazette is now on the Web! Check us out at percent increase over 2011. thetics. The upgrades also and tips on what to see and Of that number, 63 started gave Massport the ability to do in the region. www.BostonPostGazette.com. You’ll find the history of and/or ended their cruise handle embarking and de- In 2013 cruisers will see the Post-Gazette, information about our columnists, as well here. For the cruises leav- barking passengers simulta- more summer cruising op- as advertising, submission and subscription information. ing from Boston, many of neously. Massport believed tions from Cruiseport Boston the 274,000 passengers the renovations would bring to Canada. Other highlights came from across the United more ships and passengers to include Royal Caribbean’s www.BostonPostGazette.com States, New England, Canada, Boston. Brilliance of the Seas which Europe, and as far away as “Our $11 million terminal will replace Jewel of the Seas Australia, and contributed to renovation investment is cer- sailing 7-day roundtrip Can- the local econ-omy by shop- tainly paying off by attracting ada cruises; Carnival Glory will ping, dining, lodging and more cruise lines to Boston,” sail two additional 7-day Can- ada cruises; Veendam will add eight additional Canada itin- The Consulate General of Italy eraries, and also sail a 35- day trans-Atlantic voyage to & The Boston Conservatory Europe. Veendam will also sail Present a 21-day repositioning cruise to San Diego via the Panama THE FIRST ANNUAL Canal, and Norwegian Dawn will sail additional Bermuda cruises in the month of Octo- 18th Annual CHRISTMAS CONCERT ber, after completing a series WITH ITALIAN SONGS & ARIAS of Canada cruises. Christmas Program for Cruiseport Boston offers a Featuring singers of the Boston Conservatory range of cruises from budget North End Children Only to luxury. It also serves as a and Patty Thom at piano SANTA CLAUS IS COMING WITH GIFTS FOR growing economic engine for the region. According to a ALL THE NICE BOYS & GIRLS. 2012 report by the Cruise on Sunday, December 9th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm Tuesday, SACRED Lines International Associa- at St. Agrippina’s Chapel at 459 Hanover Street tion (CLIA), cruise industry December 4, HEART ★ All who wish to attend please call 617-363-2678 between November spending generated nearly 19 and December 3rd. To confirm you must supply your child’s name, age, 2012 CHURCH 7,500 jobs and $438 million gender, address and phone number so that we can report to Santa’s elves. in income for Massachusetts’ ★ Please, you must confirm no later than December 3rd. All children 6:30 pm - North Square, workers through direct, indi- 10 and under will receive a picture with Santa and a gift. Children must be 7:30 pm North End, rect, and induced impact present & accompanied by an adult. Also: Face Painting, Balloons, in 2011 Furthermore, it is Characters, Gift Bags. Please Bring a Camera! ★ Boston estimated that cruise indus- Saint Agrippina’s Christmas Program is for North End Residents Only. try direct spending in Massa- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ chusetts accounted for more Don’t miss seeing “Santa Claus” than $452 million, and pas- sengers and crew spent “VIVA ST. AGRIPPINA” $24.8 million in Boston in 2011. Massachusetts is one JUST A MERRY GOOD TIME R.S.V.P. [email protected] or call 617-722-9302 of the top ten states for eco- God Bless America Free and open to the public. nomic impact from the cruise industry. POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012 Page 9 Socially Scene by Angela Cornacchio

poration will make its return to the Boston Ballet. The Nutcracker returns to the stage completely re- imagined with all new sets and costumes designed by award-winning designer Rob- ert Perdziola. The new pro- duction will capture the beauty and magic of the tra- ditional Nutcracker story with revised scenes and chore- ography by Nissinen. Three years ago artistic director Mikko Nissinen called for new sets and costumes for the iconic work and man- ager of costumes and ward- With sugar plums dancing in their heads. See the robe Charles Heightchew’s fairytale come to life as The Nutcraker returns to the staff has been sew-ing itself stage. (Photo by Gene Schiavone) silly ever since. “Kids will be astounded,” said Heightchew. and ballet, ballet clothing (1997-2000). Today, the “It’s more subtle, but it’s can be the most challenging Boston Ballet is one of the much more intense in level of the three. There are nu- major ballet companies in These boys can sing. Come see the world renowned Vienna of detail.” The dancers in merous limitations, restric- North America and among Boys’ Choir on December 2nd. Waltz of the Flowers, for ex- tions to movement, weight the top companies in the (Photo by www.sueauclairpromotions.com) ample, used to wear large, limitations. One must al- world. Artistic Director brightly colored skirts made ways be aware of how some- Mikko Nissinen was se- Boston Symphony’s Fin- the Americas. The Vienna to look like petals. Now they thing will move for the lected to lead the Boston est Hosts The Vienna Boys’ Boys’ Choir (also The Vienna will don delicate pleated tulle dancer; it must be at one Ballet in September 2001. Choir …. Ron Della Chiesa, Choir Boys’ or in German, skirts (hand-dyed in New with them, an extension of Under his exceptional artis- voice of the Boston Sym- Wiener Sängerknaben) is a York). Creating the cos- their movement. The fabric tic direction, the Boston Bal- phony Orchestra, will host choir of trebles and altos tumes for Boston Ballet’s and shape must look like it let maintains an interna- The Vienna Boys’ Choir on based in Vienna. It is one of new Nutcracker had Height- is organic to the dance and tionally acclaimed repertoire Sunday, December 2, 2012 the best-known boys’ choirs chew on his toes for nearly not imposed on it. With all of classical, neo-classical at 3:00 pm in Boston’s in the world. The boys are a year. Fourteen hundred this time and effort, the and contemporary works, Cathedral of the Holy Cross, selected mainly from Aus- yards of hand-painted tulle designer’s work will never ranging from full-length the largest Roman Catholic tria but also from many other with 250,000 Swarovski look as good as when a story ballets to masterworks Church in New England. countries. The choir is a pri- crystals went into 350 cos- dancer wears the clothes so by George Balanchine, to “This is a rare opportunity vate, not-for-profit organiza- tumes. Designer Robert in that it is the most re- new works and world pre- to hear this highly regarded tion. The boys are divided Perdziola, who has created warding design experience,” mieres by some of today’s choir in a magnificent set- into four touring choirs, sets and costumes for the said Perdziola. finest contemporary chore- ting, in one of the greatest named for Bruckner, Haydn, Metropolitan Opera and The Nutcracker has been ographers. Nissinen leads cathedrals in America and Mozart and Schubert, which worked on movies such as performed annually for 42 the company and Boston Bal- it’s particularly wonderful perform about 300 concerts Interview with the Vampire, is years. Over 35 annual per- let School, the largest ballet during the holiday season,” each year before almost responsible for the look of formances employ the tal- school in North America, says Ron Della Chiesa. “My 500,000 people. Each group this new production. The ents of the entire company with Executive Director wife Joyce and I were mar- tours for about nine to company says we will see and more than 250 Boston Barry Hughson as the insti- th ried in this cathedral 26 eleven weeks. In 1961, Walt 182 costumes on stage at Ballet School students. In tution approaches its 50 years ago and I am also a Disney filmed Almost Angels, each performance, and that 2009, Boston Ballet’s The anniversary in 2013. regular lector there.” a fictional drama about (and “Perdziola hand-tipped every Nutcracker was voted Best- With so many festive The Vienna Boys’ Choir starring) the Vienna Boys’ Sugar Plum and Snow Loved Nutcracker Production events in Boston for the holi- gives a stunning perfor- Choir, set and filmed in the Queen tutu with metallic in the U.S. The Boston Ballet, days, this one is not to be mance but the history be- Palais Augarten. It was paint.” Perdziola has de- founded in 1963 by E. Vir- missed. For the most up-to- ginia Williams, was the first date sketches, video and in- hind them is just as fasci- Disney who, for cinemato- signed sets and costumes for professional repertory ballet formation on the 2012 pro- nating. In 1498, more than graphic reasons, persuaded the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San company in New England. duction of The Nutcracker, half a millennium ago, Em- the Austrian government to Francisco Opera, Santa Fe The Boston Ballet’s national visit www.bostonballet.org/ peror Maximilian moved his allow the boys to legally wear Opera, Opera Theatre of and international reputation nutcracker2012. The Boston court and musicians from the Austrian national em- Saint Louis, Opera Boston, developed under the leader- Opera House is located at Innsbruck to Vienna. He blem on the breast of their Glimmerglass Opera, Man- ship of Artistic Directors 539 Washington Street in gave specific instructions uniform, a tradition that con- hattan School of Music and Violette Verdy (1980-1984), Boston and can be reached that there were to be six boys tinues to this day. the Juilliard School of Bruce Marks (1985-1997) at 617-259-3400 for more among his musicians. His- The holiday season can Drama. “Of opera, theatre and Anna-Marie Holmes ticket information. torians have settled on 1498 have us rushing around but as the official foundation in true spirit on December date of the Vienna Hof- 2nd at 3:00 pm at the Boston’s musikkapelle and, conse- Cathedral of the Holy Cross, quently, the Vienna Boys’ The Vienna Boys’ Choir will Choir. Until 1918, the choir give a performance that will sang exclusively for the have you at a standstill with court, at mass, at private Christmas joy. The Cathe- concerts and functions and dral of the Holy Cross is on state occasions. Today located at 1400 Washington there are around 100 choris- Street in Boston’s South ters between the ages of ten End. General admission and fourteen divided into tickets are available now at four touring choirs. The four www.etix.com or by calling choirs give around 300 con- 617-542-5682. certs and performances each Sugar Plum Fairies Flut- year in front of almost half a ter to the Boston Ballet …. million people with each Beginning November 23 group spending nine to through December 30, 2012 eleven weeks of the school with music by Peter Ilyich year on tour. They visit vir- Tchaikovsky and choreogra- tually all European coun- phy by Mikko Nissinen, Nis- tries and they are frequent sinen’s The Nutcracker, pre- James Whiteside in The Nutcracker. guests in Asia, Australia and sented by State Street Cor- (Photo by Gene Schiavone) Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012

The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani OVER IN QUINCY FOR day morning service that the school in the evening, espe- I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU Soak It Up (Houses) and a VETERAN’S DAY PARADE rectory at the shuttered Our cially if their kids go to - THE BEST OF bit of R&B on Lovin’ You The City of Quincy puts Lady of Lourdes church has school way over on the other WHITNEY HOUSTON Baby from Charles Bradley. on the best Veteran’s Day just been sold to a developer side of town. RCA Records Second half excitement in I know. This year’s was by the Boston Archdiocese Apparently, liberals won’t The wonderful vocals of the form of Wolfbird’s stutter- no exception. The parade for only $300,000. Down at be satisfied until they com- Whitney Houston will for- step Babies, followed by started at 1:00 pm under Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Sun- pletely destroy the entire ever fill the air and RCA the soulful Some Place great weather conditions. day services continue on in- public school system in the Records has put together a (Nick Waterhouse), the pow- The streets were lined with differently. Recently, accord- name of political correctness. collection that is the ‘Gold erful Arum Rae (from group folks and were cheering on ing to Mt. Carmel Survivor’s WHAT IS YOUR ONE Standard.’ Packed tightly White Dress) with In My the veteran’s marching. I Group, many religious items SENTENCE? with a total of 18 hits that Head, the pop-power of Let never miss marching in this have been removed from in- The East Boston Chamber started in 1985 with plenty Me Take You Out (Class parade and remembering all side the closed church. This of Commerce is putting on a of surprises on the album is Actress), along with The who served and all who died chapter of church history in networking conference that I Will Always Love You: The One AM Radio’s Sunlight, and for their country … Boston’s East Boston has been quite was scheduled due to Hurri- Best of Whitney Houston. the brief finale is Good Luck Veteran’s Day parade in difficult for many former pa- cane Sandy. The new date is Number one hits include, from Hrishi-kesh Hirway Downtown Boston by the Bos- rishioners at this church. Wednesday, November 28. It Saving All My Love For You, (from group The One AM ton Common appears back IS IT POSSIBLE TO will be run by Dr. Mimi Goss, How Will I Know, Greatest Radio)! again and was also well RE-SEGREGATE BPS? chamber member, author Love Of All, I Wanna Dance attended … At the end of According to liberals, it is and speaker. Free for Cham- With Somebody, Didn’t We LITTLE BIG TOWN - that parade, a second parade always possible to revisit and ber members. Please email Have It All, So Emotional, TORNADO marched off sponsored by re-open old wounds. Today, [email protected] Where Do Broken Hearts Go, Capitol Records Nashville Veterans for Peace. Someday the Boston public school sys- for more information on this I’m Your Baby Tonight, All The silky-smooth harmony hopefully, we won’t have tem is over 85 percent non- surely informative evening. The Man That I Need, I Will of Little Big Town engulfs to have two parades to honor Hispanic white, yet when CHAMBER ELECTIONS Always Love You and Exhale. Tornado, the country group’s service to the country by I watch hearings on BNN-TV COMING UP TOO Sprinkle in the #3 charted 11-track beauty. On the those who served in the at school committee head- Sherri Raftery, executive You Give Good Love and a strength of the album’s first armed forces. All veterans quarters, I still see educa- assistant at the Chamber quartet of #4 charted tunes, single, the sexy fun of Pon- are for peace. Politics gets in tors, activists and parents has announced that the 2012 I’m Every Woman and I Have toon, creating a new sound the way too often. talking about creating pa- Board of Directors Election Nothing, from The Bodyguard, that was easy to follow. LBT NATIONAL CAT DAY rental choice plans that for the East Boston Chamber plus I Believe in You & Me penned the party cut Pave- Boy, the folks behind could return Boston to 1974 of Commerce will be held on from The Preacher’s Wife and ment Ends, the reality of National Cat Day need to do as if that was even remotely December 13 from 11:00 am My Love Is Your Love. The Sober, the high energy Front more public communicating. possible. The only result of until 2:00 pm and again from previously unreleased Never Porch Thing, plus LBT wrote I didn’t find out about Cat using busing to continue to 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm. For Give Up and the album high- Your Side of the Bed with Day until a week later. I own take students further from further information on elec- light is the Clive Davis pro- local songwriter Lori a cat and never knew there home will be a further ero- tions, please contact Sherri duced track I Look to You a McKenna, and hits the mid- was a day for cat owners out sion of the white student at eastbostonchamber.org. duet with R. Kelly. Kelly origi- point with the hurt of Leavin’ there who endlessly pick up population. Do liberals rally ST. NICHOLAS nally produced the song for In Your Eyes. Batten down poop, clean litter boxes and want to see Boston’s public OF BEACHMONT? Whitney’s last studio album the hatches as Tornado roars purchase endless supplies of schools even further segre- As a member of the and added his new vocals for through, powered by the fe- cat treats. A man’s best friend gated by race and class? Is Knights of Dunkin’ Donuts this track. males — along with another is his dog but we cat owners that their final objective? in the Heights, I recently song LBT co-wrote, On Fire bond with our pets too. Dogs East Boston is the perfect stopped by the Beachmont PHAREZ WHITTED - Tonight, the haunting melody get very needy while cats example of this liberal silli- Dunkin’ Donuts during a FOR THE PEOPLE titled Can’t Go Back, winding pretend they don’t need us. ness. Every day students, Knights gathering. The local Origin Records down via Self Made a reflec- I think overlooking Cat many Black and Latino are group is headed up by a Trumpeter/composer tion of LBT, and the lullaby Day must be part of the getting sent to public schools guy who goes by the name Pharez Whitted returns after Night Owl. LBT at Lowell liberal anti-cat media. They further from home. I watch of “St. Nicholas.”Apparently a 14-year hiatus from record- Auditorium 2/16, scheduled don’t like cats because all those Latino students the guy dropped out of a semi- ing to deliver an album with Keith Urban in Boston cat owners are conservative. heading down Eagle Hill from nary and was canonized. stuffed with eleven jazz 8/10. Dogs are part of Mitt Rom- East Boston High School They’re a bit more conserva- jewels he penned. The prod- ney’s 47 percent. They are wanting over to Airport Sta- tive than us. Wait until the uct of a musical family, FELIPE SALLES - takers. The only thing they tion on the Blue Line taking Obama liberals in Revere Pharez plays For the People DEPARTURE give us are bags full of poop. them home to places like hear about this, huh? with spirited efforts as Watusi Tapestry Records The cultural war is about Dorchester or Jamaica Plain. BOSTON COMMON Boogaloo, slowing it down for Brazilian saxophonist Fe- cats too. I also see Latino younger BATHROOM NOW If They Could Only See, lipe Salles serves up Depar- YOU CAN’T FAKE students being bused into SERVING LUNCH changing speeds again for ture, his fifth CD as a leader. A REAL SMILE East Boston into seats next A new sandwich shop has Another Kinda Blues, plus the Surrounding himself with On a recent Sunday morn- to Latino kids from East Bos- just opened up for business inviting Freedom Song, then the international flavor of: ing, I bumped into attorney ton. What is the purpose of in a former John on the cranking it up a notch for pianist Nando Michelin (Uru- Ann DiMaria down at Honey- it all except living in Boston’s Boston Common. “Earl of the tasty title cut and explod- guay), a bit of local flavor dew’s in Maverick Square. past. I see East Boston stu- Sandwich” opened up in the ing into It Is What It Is. The with Boston resident bassist As I was walking in to get dents taking buses early in “Pink Palace,” which was mellow strains of Sad Eyes Keala Kaumeheiwa (NY born), my coffee, she was walking the morning and returning built as a public restroom maintains the mood followed drummer Bertram Lehmann out with hers. We chatted for late at night. They leave in back in the 1920s. I don’t religiously by Keep The Faith, (Germany) and jazz trum- a bit. She had just had a photo the dark and return in the see myself buying a burger offering up The Unbroken peter extraordinaire, Randy printed in the newspapers dark. Parents often found it where I once flushed the Promise, the tune Venture Brecker, Salles blends his and like me she is smile- difficult to get to their child’s aftermath of lunch. was written for the only non- musical heritage of Brazil challenged. We laughed about musician in the family, his into all that he creates. Get how easy politician’s can just sister Venture, and Whitted’s ready to enjoy the lengthy switch over to a smile in the message is loud and clear journey of Departure, then snap of a finger. We both with the finale Hope Springs breathe in the sea air from agreed that smiling had to be Eternal. It surely does for Seagull’s Island, luxuriate in real or it is just fakery. Perps Pharez and his music. Join- the mirrored beauty of getting mug-shots often take ing Pharez are Bobby Broom Bela’s Reflection, experience smile better than me. By the JUSTINE YANDLE (guitar), Ron Perrillo (piano), the lush, flowery sound of time we separated, I with my Dennis Carroll (bass), Greg Maracatu D’Orleans, and it all coffee and she with hers, we PHOTOGRAPHY both had real smiles on our Artry (drums) and saxophon- comes together nicely on the 781.589.7347 [email protected] ist Eddie Bayard. gentle sound of Awaiting. faces because we felt good Salles’ saxophone notes move smiling. File this one under: WWW.JUSTINEYANDLEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM SAVE THE DATE - to the forefront on B’s Blues, Something to smile over. MOTION PICTURE and there’s no mistaking LADY OF LOURDES SOUNDTRACK Schoenberg’s Error, moving on RECTORY DIRT CHEAP Lakeshore to the hauntingly beauti- We were just informed by Fully Insured Save the Date is a roman- ful Adagio Triste, and it Peter Bore at a recent Sun- Lic #017936 tic-comedy that features all becomes history following a dozen songs of diverse Natural Selection. The Uni- genres. The ‘date’ begins versity of Massachusetts, Heavy Metal Drummer Small Ads with Amherst, Faculty Research Heating & Air Conditioning culled from Wilco’s 2001 Grant and Healey Endow- Sales, Service & Installation album, Daniel Hart’s unique ment Grant made this Get Big Results O Sangeeta, a Giorgio Moroder record possible. Nice to know Ken Shallow electronic gem Baby Blue, that our area played a part For more information, plus Wolfbird’s painful Acci- in the creation of this fine call 617-227-8929. 617.593.6211 [email protected] dents, trailed by the bubbly album! POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012 Page 11

extraordinaire James Gilchrist, and as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable char- zling holiday lights but is also home local baritone Sumner Thompson in acters from 18 beloved stories come to bald eagles, North American por- this season's unique rendition of this to life in Disney On Ice celebrates cupines, reindeer and (new this year!) Boston tradition. No holiday season 100 Years of Magic! You’ll be capti- arctic foxes. Children will want to NOW is complete without Handel's stun- vated by the one and only Mickey make sure they visit with Santa, who ning oratorio. For tickets and more Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, awaits their arrival in Santa’s Castle. PLAYING info visit www.handelandhaydn.org. Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Jolly Old St. Nick will be available for Pinocchio and many Disney Prin- photos through December 23. After LOWELL MEMORIAL cesses. Be thrilled by exciting visiting with Santa, enter a magical AUDITORIUM moments from The Lion King; Mulan; holiday world filled with fairy tale char- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, acters and dancing plush animals. For 978-454-2299 The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; a complete listing of Holiday events, www.LowellAuditorium.com in a skating spectacular filled with please visit the website. HOLIDAY POPS FEATURING magical Disney moments you’ll KEITH LOCKHART AND THE remember forever as Disney On Ice BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE celebrates 100 Years of Magic! MUSEUMS ORCHESTRA — Sunday, December 16, 2012. Kick off your holiday season GILLETTE STADIUM MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON with Keith Lockhart and the Boston 1 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston Pops. “America’s Orchestra” joins 774-284-4694 617-267-9300 nationally acclaimed vocal group Five www.JoeAndruzziFoundation.org www.MFA.org by Design whose style embraces un- JOE ANDRUZZI FOUNDATION’S THE INVENTION OF FANTASY: forgettable melodies, lush harmonies, ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND CELEBRI- EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY VENICE — and swinging rhythms. Enjoy unique TIES TACKLE CANCER GALA AND Now through November 25, 2012. takes on classic favorites and brand SYMPOSIUM — Monday, Decem- Venice in the eighteenth century, new originals, plus a special visit from ber 3, 2012. Attended by local sports the age of Casanova, was one of Jolly Ole’ St. Nick and a time-hon- and media celebrities and hosted by the pleasure centers of Europe, ored audience sing along. Treat your- former New England Patriot Joe famed for its theater and opera self and your loved ones to a holiday Andruzzi, the evening will feature and its carnival maskers. Even today, tradition that millions cherish! a special symposium, cocktail hour, the city, when compared with ordi- dinner, speaking program and nary cities, appears to be a fantasy, live and silent auctions offering price- a dream, a hallucination. Giovanni THEATER less sports memorabilia and in- Battista Tiepolo’s voluptuous demand Boston sports tickets as painted cloudscapes with figures NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE well as luxury dining, spa, enter- opened illusionistic light-filled vistas 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA tainment and travel packages. For in ceilings; his drawings and prints 978-232-7200 further information, please email have a comparable aerial lightness www.NSMT.org [email protected] or and luminosity. He was assisted by A CHRISTMAS CAROL — Decem- call the Foundation at 774-284-4694. his son Domenico, who, when he ber 7–23. Based on the Charles retired from painting about 1785, Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM concentrated on making finished tells the tale of curmudgeonly miser 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA drawings on biblical and mythologi- Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by 978-454-2299 cal themes, as well as remarkably the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present www.LowellAuditorium.com playful and whimsical scenes of and Future hoping to change his BUDDY VALASTRO LIVE! HOME- Venetian daily life. The Museum’s destiny and save his soul. This bril- MADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS — The Milliner’s Shop is one of the finest rd liant musical, an original adaptation Friday, November 23 . Buddy Valastro, of these drawings. Other artists in written for NSMT audiences, follows star of TLC’s “Cake Boss,” brings a spe- the exhibition include Canaletto and Scrooge through a series of strange cial live holiday show the entire fam- the early Piranesi. and magical journeys, where he ily will enjoy. Sharing the holiday tra- ultimately discovers the true spirit of ditions and stories from his family at NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM the holiday season. Songs include: Carlo’s Bakery, Buddy presents an all- 9 Route 183 Patapan, The Apple Tree Wassail, God new show full of holiday spirit and Stockbridge, MA Mona Golabek tells the story of her mother, pianist and Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, Ding, Dong, jingle bell rock. Demonstrating the 413-298-4100 author Lisa Jura, in The Pianist of Willesden Lane at Merrily On High, Here We Come A-was- techniques that have made him the www.NRM.org sailing, Boars Head Carol, We Saw most famous cake artist in the coun- NORMAN ROCKWELL: HOME the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theater. See THEATER Three Ships and We Wish You A Merry try, Buddy will share behind-the- FOR THE HOLIDAYS — Novem- SECTION for further details. Christmas. scenes stories from his hit TV show, ber 16, 2012 through January 21, answer audience questions, and will 2013. During the holiday season, City, this year’s show is sure to start CITI PERFORMING ARTS bring several lucky members of the Norman Rockwell’s anxiously awaited any TSO fan’s holiday season off right. CENTER WANG audience up on stage for cupcake and illustrations brought good cheer to MUSIC “The Lost Christmas Eve” will be per- 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA cake decorating. Pack up your sleigh millions of Americans who encoun- formed in its entirety and will feature 617-482-9393 and head on down to the show, tered his images on the covers and TD GARDEN the hit single, “Wizards in Winter,” as www.CitiCenter.org ‘cause Buddy is coming to town! pages of their favorite magazines 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA well as longtime crowd favorites, DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH and on holiday cards that brought 617-624-1050 “Christmas Nights in Blue” and “Sibe- STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSI- WENTWORTH INSTITUTE the spirit of the holidays home. His www.TDGarden.com rian Sleigh Ride.” It will be followed CAL — November 23 through OF TECHNOLOGY memorable, enduring images, which TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA by brand new songs from TSO’s Fall December 9, 2012. Big League Pro- 550 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA reflected the best in us, are on view — Sunday, December 23, 2012. EP release from Lava/Republic, ductions presents the critically ac- 617-989-4374 in this special holiday installation Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is “Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas claimed, record-breaking Broadway www.WIT.edu of original artworks and objects. teaming up with Hallmark Channel Night),” classics from TSO’s debut al- musical production Dr. Seuss’ How BOSTON’S WEST END: MOVING Original drawings for Hallmark to present the live debut of the band’s bum, “Christmas Eve & Other Stories” The Grinch Stole Christmas! The FORWARD/LOOKING BACK. — Now cards, paintings inspired by Charles multi-platinum rock opera, “The Lost and the rest of the heralded catalogue classic, whimsical tale will enchant through November 26th. An exhibit Dickens’ classic story, A Christmas Christmas Eve.” A modern classic that of rock operas. audiences of all ages. Dr. Seuss’ How that details the changing topography Carol, a point-of-purchase Coca-Cola can stand side by side with a Charles The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musi- of the West End over the past 200 Santa and costumes and props fea- Dickens tale, “The Lost Christmas SYMPHONY HALL cal features the hit songs “You’re A years. As part of the exhibit, a model tured in Rockwell’s artwork will be Eve” is the newest chapter in the TSO 301 Mass Avenue, Boston, MA Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome of a ropewalk–a series of buildings on view. holiday tradition. “The Lost Christmas 888-266-1200 Christmas” (written by Albert Hague where rope was made for Boston’s www.BSO.org Eve” has been called “a story of loss and Dr. Seuss) from the original bustling maritime trade from the and redemption” and features a di- HANDEL AND HAYDN SOCIETY: animated series. Max the Dog nar- 1700s through the early 1900s — built verse soundtrack fusing elements of HANDEL’S MESSIAH — November 30 rates as the mean and scheming by current architecture student FREE EVENTS rock, classical, folk, Broadway and to December 2. A tradition for 159 Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too James Cleveland, will be included. In R&B, which takes you on a journey years — make it yours! Harry small,” decides to steal Christmas addition, reference materials will be into the “Capra-esque” world of TSO Christophers conducts the Period TOWER SQUARE, MAIN STREET away from the Holiday loving Whos. made available to learn more about creator/producer, Paul O’Neill. En- Instrument Orchestra, Chorus and in- SPRINGFIELD, MA the section of the city. The event is compassing a rundown hotel, an old ternationally acclaimed soloists 413- 733-3800 THE JACKIE LIEBERGOTT open and free to the public. For more toy store, a blues bar, a Gothic cathe- in Handel's dramatic masterwork. SPRINGFIELD’S BIG BALLOON BLACK BOX THEATER AT THE details on the tour, email Professor dral, and their respective inhabitants Don't miss Canadian superstars PARADE - November 23rd at 11:00 PARAMOUNT CENTER Ascher at [email protected]. all intertwined during a single en- soprano Karina Gauvin and counter- 559 Washington St., Boston, MA am. Since 1991, the Spirit of Spring- chanted Christmas Eve in New York tenor Daniel Taylor, British tenor field has helped welcome Santa Claus 617-824-8400 SCHOOL OF THE MUSEUM OF www.ArtsEmerson.org to town with Springfield's own 75-foot FINE ARTS, BOSTON inflatable "Cat in the Hat", a few of THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN 230 The Fenway, Boston LANE - November 23 through Decem- his inflatable friends, bands and col- ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS 617-267-6100 orful contingents. At 11 am on the ber 16, 2012. Set in Vienna in 1938 www.SMFA.edu and London during the Blitzkrieg, The day after Thanksgiving, they prom- FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, FOX THEATER Trolley Line Blvd, MUSEUM SCHOOL ART SALE - Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the true enade down Main Street, entertain- Ledyard, CT (800) 200-2882 www.Foxwoods.com November 29 - December 2, 2012. story of pianist and author Mona ing crowds estimated at 70,000. If you PEPPINO DI CAPR — December 9, 2012. Peppino began singing and With thousands of works on a chang- Golabek’s mother, Lisa Jura. A young can’t be there in person, WWLP-TV22 playing the piano at age 4, entertaining the American army troops sta- ing rotation, priced by the artists and Jewish pianist, Lisa dreams of a con- broadcasts the parade live. tioned on the island of Capri with a repertoire of American standards. After sold to benefit student scholarships, cert debut at the storied Musikverein 6 years of classical studies and playing at nightclubs around Capri, Peppino the Museum School Art Sale is your concert hall. When Lisa is swept up BOSTON COMMON and his group The Rockers released their first single, with the songs Malattia opportunity to experience the excep- in the kindertransport, to protect her Boston Common Visitor's (Illness) and Nun è Peccato (It’s not a sin), sung in Napoletano in 1958. A tional caliber of work produced by from the Nazi regime, everything about Information Center string of hit singles soon followed, usually alternating between Italian SMFA students, alumni, faculty and her life is upended except her love of 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA versions of American rock ‘n’ roll and twist songs and originals in Italian more, and to experience the thrill of music and her pursuit of that dream. 617-536-4100 x888 and Napoletano and Peppino became one of the top acts in the country. discovery. Don't wait to buy—that art- Golabek performs some of the world’s HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING — Featuring special guest Cosetta Gigli. ist whose piece you fall in love with th most beloved piano music in this poi- November 29 at 6:00 pm. Mayor might be a student now, but you never ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS gnant tribute to her remarkable Menino hosts this exciting event near know where their career will take “The Sicilian Corner” 10:00 am to 12 Noon every Friday with host Tom mother. Directed by Hershey Felder, the Visitors Information Center on them. Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Italian Show” with Nunzio DiMarca The Pianist of Willesden Lane is about Tremont Street, starring the special every Sunday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Go to www.1110wccmam.com. hope, survival and how, through our tree sent as a gift from Nova Scotia STONE ZOO “Italia Oggi” Sundays 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with host Andrea Urdi darkest times, music has the power and 80+ other lighted trees through- 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com. to help us survive. Appropriate for ages out the Common and Boston Garden. 781-438-5100 “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Mesiti 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sundays 90.7 FM 12 and up. www.ZooNewEngland.org or online www.djrocco.com. BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ZOOLIGHTS — Thursday, Novem- “The Nick Franciosa Show” Sundays from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm on WLYN North End Branch ber 22 (Thanksgiving) through Mon- 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA Special Events day, Decemeber 31, 2012, 5:00–9:00 “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” 8:00 am–9:00 am Sundays on WSRO 650 AM 617-227-8135 and online at www.wsro.com. p.m. ZooLights is closed on December www.bpl.org “Radio Italia Unita” - Thursdays 2:00 pm–3:00 pm on www.zumix.org/ TD GARDEN 25. This winter wonderland attracts HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Decem- radio or itunes, college radio click on Zumix. For more information, log onto 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA thousands of visitors each year who ber 1, 2012. From noon to 2:30 pm, www.italiaunita.org. 617-624-1050 get into the holiday spirit by strolling you are invited to join the Friends of “Tony’s Place” on MusicAmerica WPLM FM 99.1 - Sundays 9:00 pm– www.TDGarden.com along tree-lined paths lit by thou- the North End Library in celebrating 10:00 pm on MusicAmerica. Host Ron Della Chiesa presents Tony's Place. DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES sands of twinkling lights. Upon enter- the holidays with a raffle and refresh- Visit www.MusicNotNoise.com. 100 YEARS OF MAGIC! — Decem- ing the Zoo, guests will visit Yukon ments and music by the Al Natale ber 27–30, 2012. Join the celebration Creek, which not only features daz- Band. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

One more time! The danger of annual Frank Sin- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED checkups! Visiting your doctor for an annual atra, Jr., has CANNOLI physical examination might actually have a never found Six to ten wooden or stainless steel Cannoli rollers will be negative impact on your health. WebMD.com it easy being needed. reports that Danish researchers analyzed his father’s studies involving 183,000 patients and found son, said CANNOLI SHELLS: that those who received regular checkups Nick Duerden in The Guardian (U.K.). As a 3 tablespoons shortening 2 teaspoons wine were no less likely to die of cancer or heart child, he barely saw the legendary singer who 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons water disease than those who only saw the doctor was always busy touring or filming. “He was 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 beaten egg when they had symptoms. People who skipped a good father as much as it was in his power,” 3 cups flour Canola oil for frying their annual checkup were also no more he says. And as an adolescent, Frank Jr. kept FILLING: likely than those who didn’t to end up in the a low profile, finding the Sinatra name a 1 2-pound container ricotta 1 cup sugar hospital, become disabled or miss work. heavy burden. That didn’t stop kidnappers cheese A pinch of cinnamon Patients who saw doctors regularly were more from snatching him when he was nineteen likely to be diagnosed with diseases and to and holding him for ransom for four days. It SHELLS: Combine first four ingredients thoroughly. Add take prescribed medications, but those added was a frightening and frustrating ordeal. water, wine‚ and beaten egg. Knead dough into ball. Sepa- attentions didn’t seem to actually improve Frank Jr. had just launched his own musi- rate dough into small pieces (meatball size). Place in a bowl their health. There is evidence that annual cal career and the kidnappers claimed he and cover. Roll each piece into a paper-thin round. Take health checkups actually increase the ‘risk staged the kidnapping as a stunt to promote one wooden or metal roller and gently wrap loosely around of over-diagnosis’, which can lead to inva- his career. It wasn’t and they went to jail, thin roller. To seal, dampen one edge of dough with a little sive and unnecessary biopsies, surgeries and but the rumor persisted. “That was the stigma water. It is best to prepare three or four cannoli before start- other treatments, according to study author put on me,” he says. Even so, he carried on ing to fry. Lasse T. Krogsboll. Routine visits to the doc- performing, released the occasional album FRYING: Heat oil in deep fryer or saucepan. Carefully slip tor can also cause undue stress and some- and toured the world. Presumably, his long the cannoli shell with roller into the deep fryer (or sauce- times even physical damage. “We are cer- career has been a fulfilling one. “Yes, but pan). With spatula or slotted spoon, turn item in oil to brown tainly not seeing the entire picture of the does it constitute actual success?” he muses. on all sides. Use caution while removing hot cannoli from harms,” Krogsboll says. “Over all these years, I have never had a hit pan and from hot roller. It is best to fry one at the time as Boys growing up too fast! Boys in the U.S. movie, never had a hit television program they brown quickly. Cool thoroughly before storing in a cov- now start puberty as much as two years ear- and never had a hit record. To my way of ered container in a cool place. They remain fresh for two lier than they did several decades ago and thinking, that means success has not been weeks. scientists are puzzling over the reasons and achieved. I have made no mark of my own consequences. Doctors tracking the devel- creation.” That, he concludes calmly, “is FILLING SHELLS: Drain ricotta cheese in a colander. opment of some 4,000 young males found that something to be considered.” Then place in a bowl. Add sugar and a pinch of cinnamon African American boys tend to begin puberty For the record, Frank Sinatra passed away before mixing thoroughly by hand. Do not whip. With tea- at age 9 while white and Hispanic boys be- in 1998. His buddy Dean Martin passed away spoon, fill shells with ricotta cheese mixture. Sprinkle con- ing at age 10. Previously, male puberty was in 1995 and pal Sammy Davis, Jr., passed fectionery sugar over the cannoli shell before serving. thought to begin between the ages of eleven away in 1990. We are still trying to locate NOTE: It is best to fill the cannoli shells just before serving. and twelve. The findings mirror research that where Frank Sinatra is resting his chops. Leftover-filled shells should be refrigerated. Filled shells will shows girls are developing breasts earlier This we do know, Dean Martin is at Westwood soften somewhat in the refrigerator than in previous generations, a trend possi- Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles and bly caused by obesity and exposure to estro- Sammy Davis, Jr. is at Forest Lawn Memo- gen-mimicking chemicals. Obesity is less rial Park in Glendale, California. For you Vita can be reached at [email protected] likely to be a factor for earlier male puberty, Bing Crosby fans, he’s at Holy Cross Cem- but changes in diet, exercise and chemical etery in Culver City, California. exposure could play a role. The long-term, The true name of Dean Martin is Dino Paul medical effects of earlier maturity, which Crocetti and his buddy Jerry Lewis was born might include a heightened risk of testicu- Joseph Levitch. lar cancer, may not be as significant as A jeweler in Iowa started offering free guns behavioral ones. “There is always a tremen- to customers who buy an engagement ring. dous gap between sexual maturity and when “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” said store the brain matures and it’s probably getting owner Harold van Beck. “So say, ‘I’m hunt- even greater,” study author Marcia Herman ing deer and here is a diamond ring, dear.” Giddens, of the University of North Carolina, Some useless information: In 1946, the tells The Wall Street Journal. That could make first TV toy commercial aired. It was for younger boys more prone to take the kinds Mr. Potato Head. People in China sometimes of risks that older teenagers often do. use firecrackers around their homes as The “nones”. After a Pew survey found that fire alarms. Celebrating Christmas was once one in five Americans is not affiliated with illegal in England. It is against the law to any religion, “nones” are growing faster than stare at the Mayor of Paris, France. In an- any religious group in America. cient Japan, public contests were held to see Carlo Scostumato says, “Some people think who in a town could break wind the loudest religion, like aspirin, should be taken only and longest. Winners were awarded many to relieve pain.” prizes and received great acclaim. Ancient Bello Culo of Chestnut Hill claims one rea- Romans believed that birds mated on Febru- son why some people don’t talk about their ary 14th. More than 150 people were tried as religion is that they don’t have much to talk witches and wizards in Salem, Massachu- about. setts in the late 1600s. John Hancock was The happiest place on earth! Thousands of the only one of the fifty signatories of the people from many countries were asked how Declaration of Independence who actually happy they were based on their job, health, signed it in July. And in 1778, fashionable income and life expectancy. Here is a list of women of Paris never went out in blustery the eleven happiest nations: weather without a lightning rod attached to 1. Denmark, 2. Finland, 3. Norway, 4. Neth- their hats. One more time! Olive oil was used 1st Generation erlands, 5. Canada, 6. Switzerland, 7. Swe- for washing the body in the ancient Mediter- den, 8. New Zealand, 9. Australia, 10. Ire- ranean world. Italian-American land, 11. United States. The annual salary A wee bit of show business reminiscing of $100,000 and over was earned by the hap- with the stately musicologist Albert Natale. Vita Orlando Sinopoli piest Americans. $75,000–$99,900 annually Robert Blake was originally considered for Shares with us was earned by the unhappiest Americans. the part of producer/lyricist Billy Rose in Fishy news! A South Carolina man has ful- the 1975 movie Funny Lady but James Caan a delightful recollection filled his long-held ambition of catching a fish got the job. The 1934 recording of I Surrender of her memories as a child while sitting on his couch. Jason Schall, 38, Dear, featuring an all-star group led by Red ran a fishing line from his living room to the Norvo, also highlighted a vocal by Charlie growing up in lake outside while watching a college foot- Barnet. Members of that group included clari- Boston’s “Little Italy” ball game. Fishing buddy Jason Bennett said netist Artie Shaw, pianist Teddy Wilson and Schall “wasn’t on the couch three minutes” trombonist Jack Jenny. Singer Ed Ames and a collection of before the line went taut. Schall then reeled played “Mingo” in the TV series Daniel Boone Italian family recipes in a large redfish. “My life’s work is done,” (1964). Remember, Rudy Vallée was the first from the homeland. said Schall. of the romantic crooners and, as a national Giuseppina, cosce storte says, “Fishing is heartthrob, paved the way for Frank Sinatra just a jerk at one end of the line waiting for and Elvis Presley. Composers Jule Styne and Great as Gifts a jerk at the other end.” Sammy Cahn wrote Let It Snow! Let It Snow! FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM The great Tom Analetto of Medford Let It Snow! on the hottest day of the year. and in local bookstores — ask for says, “Fishing is like romance; the next And one of actor Spencer Tracy’s Oscars was Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN best thing to experiencing it is talking about mistakenly engraved “Dick Tracy”. Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN it.” AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012 Page 13 Ice Safety Tips from DCR With the colder weather work, go or phone for help approaching, Massachusetts before you also become a vic- Department of Conservation tim. Get medical assistance and Recreation (DCR) offi- for the victim immediately. cials are urging outdoor • If you fall in, try not to enthusiasts to use caution panic. Turn toward the di- on the ice. Walking, ice fish- rection you came from. It’s Thanksgiving again the Italians who wanted and ricotta for ravioli filling. ing or other activities on Place your hands and arms and we will celebrate this fresh chickens also bought Before we left there, she one of DCR’s frozen ponds is on the unbroken surface, traditional American holi- there. During Thanksgiving would include a bottle of a great way to get out and working forward by kicking day with my cousin Ralph week, you could pick out a Brioschi for Babbononno, enjoy the fresh air during your feet. Once the ice is Pepe and his family. Our son turkey and they would just in case he got heart- winter. For those partici- solid enough to hold you, and Michael will be coming slaughter it and dress it for burn after Thanksgiving pating in recreational ac- you can pull yourself out, home for the weekend and you. Once the bird was dinner. tivities on the ice, DCR offi- remain lying on the ice (do will be with us. Our son wrapped in wax paper and The next morning was cials urge common sense not stand; lying down spreads John lives in Switzerland placed in Nanna’s oil cloth Thanksgiving. Mom and and ask that you follow these your weight across a wider and the last Thursday in shopping bag, we would head Nanna would begin to pre- recommended safety tips area, lessening the weight November isn’t a holiday to Central Square, about a pare the food for the dinner from the Massachusetts on any one spot) and roll there so he won’t be coming ten minute walk from Mav- right after their morning Emergency Management away from the hole. Crawl home. His lady friend who erick Square, heading north coffee. In the meantime, Agency (MEMA): back the way you came, lives in New York has gone on Meridian Street. Nanna Dad had brought Babbononno • Never go onto the ice keeping your weight distrib- over for a visit which makes would head to the pushcarts to Zi’ Antonio’s house to buy alone. uted, until you return to me feel that he won’t be that dotted the distance from homemade wine. Zi’ Antonio • Always keep your pets on solid ice or ground. lonely this week. the square to the entrance was Nanna’s oldest brother a leash. If a pet falls through • As the season progresses, Usually we head to my of the Sumner Tunnel. and Babbononno’s best friend the ice, do not attempt a res- plan accordingly and use cousin Ralph’s home in There was a butcher shop and, according to my grand- cue — go for help. caution, as the condition of Wilmington but Ralph’s wife that was owned by Sal father, he was the best wine- • Beware of ice covered older ice greatly varies and has been under the weather Lombardo of Lombardo’s maker in the world. Later with snow. Snow can insu- is subject to rapidly chang- lately and their youngest fame. His father was a friend in the day, my uncles and late ice and keep it strong, ing conditions. son Ken and his wife Sharon of Babbononno and fresh their families would arrive, but it also can insulate the For further tips, including will host the annual get to- meats were often bought each bringing something to ice and keep it from freez- information on hypothermia gether. It’s getting to the there. Nanna would next grace the Thanksgiving ing. Snow also can hide and cold water dangers, point where my cousin and look at the fruit and veg- table. A few minutes after cracks as well as weak and please visit the featured I are the old timers who just etables sold from the push- their arrival, the kitchen open ice. section, “Stay safe, keep oversee the operations of a carts by the vendors and table would be covered with • Ice formed over flowing warm in extreme weather” holiday and let the younger more often than not would Italian cold cuts, cheeses, water (including springs un- at www.mass.gov/dfwele/ folks run things. whisper to my mother in Ital- olives, marinated mush- der the surface) is generally dfw/recreation/safety/ I know my wife is waiting ian, “Esperiamo, voglio rooms, artichoke hearts, hot weaker than ice over still ice_safety.htm, which also for the day when our sons videre le cose a Sr. Bruno.” peppers, sliced bread and water. offers additional ice safety are married and we have (“Let’s wait. I want to see the bottles of good cheer, includ- • Ice seldom freezes or tips. grandchildren to dote on at things at Mr. Bruno’s.”) ing one of the gallons of my thaws at a uniform rate. It Several DCR properties of- holiday time but that seems Bruno’s, a green grocer at great uncle’s best red wine. can be a foot thick in one fer guided outdoor skating to be way in the future. Both the corner of Brooks and At around noon or one spot or an inch thick in programs in season, please boys have very lovely young Trenton Streets, was the o’clock, someone would yell, another. visit the website for details. ladies they are attached to store where she usually “Siamo pronto a mangare.” • If a companion falls For contact information for but careers seem to stand bought the fruits and veg- “We are ready to eat.” Each through the ice and you are these parks, as well as in- in the way of settling down etables for the family. of us would have an assigned unable to reach that person formation about additional at this point. John is in From the pushcart area, seat at the table and we from shore, throw something winter recreation opportuni- finance and Michael is in we headed onto Bennington would await the coming to them (a rope, tree branch, ties in Massachusetts state show business. Street and stopped at feast. Dad placed the turkey even jumper cables from the parks, visit DCR’s website: I remember asking Nanna Kennedy’s Butter and Egg in the center of the table and car, etc.). If this doesn’t www.mass.gov/dcr. a question when I was in Store. A pound of butter and the first course, escarole short pants. She and Mom a couple of dozen of eggs soup with pastina and tiny were getting things ready later, we would walk along meatballs would be served. for Thanksgiving and I Bennington until we arrived At this point, Babbononno asked why she went all at Tilly’s Market. Looking at would give thanks in Italian Leave the to Us! out for an American holiday the latest imports from the and English. From that point DELIVERY like Thanksgiving, because old country, Nanna or Mom on it was time to eat. it had nothing to do with would pick out Torrone or After the soup came the With a Gift Subscription to the being Italian. She answered chocolates. Tilly would wait homemade ravioli accompa- Post-Gazette, your generosity by saying, “Babbononno and on them, speaking Italian to nied by Nanna’s meatballs, will be remembered every I give thanks to America. my grandmother. Years sausages and chunks of week of the year. In the Old Country we could later I found out that Tilly gravy meat. This was fol- never have the life for our- was Jewish but, having lived lowed by stuffed artichokes, selves, our children and in East Boston all her life, sautéed mushrooms, as- grandchildren that we have she learned Italian well sorted vegetables and salad here. We don’t give thanks enough to converse with her at the end. Dessert would just for the food on the table customers. include fruits and nuts. The but to the good Lord for ev- As we arrived at Brooks pastries would come later erything we have in this Street, we would head up the with both Italian and Ameri- country. This may be hard to hill and stop at Faber’s Fish can coffee. After dinner, the We’ll send the recipient an announcement of your gift. explain. We are Italian and Market. The fish would be men would head for the liv- Their subscription will begin with the current issue and continue for one year. are proud of it, but we are for the Friday after Thanks- ing room, light up cigars and also American. We worked giving, as back then; Catho- most would fall asleep before Fill out coupon below and mail with payment to: hard to become American lics couldn’t eat meat on the cigars were half smoked. and we give thanks once a Friday. At the next corner, Most wouldn’t awaken until Post-Gazette, PO Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 year as Americans for the Saratoga and Brooks, was the coffee was ready. opportunities we have had Umana’s Bakery. They made Oh, the turkey. It could in America, but we give fresh Italian bread and have been made out of plas- I would like to send a one year Gift Subscription of the Boston Post-Gazette thanks, Italian-style.” Nanna and Mom would pick tic and no one would have to the following person(s). I have enclosed $30 per subscription. In the process of getting out a couple of loaves that known the difference. This things ready, they had to go would grace the table on was an American holiday but shopping and I dressed to tag Thanksgiving. The store was we were Italian. The turkey Recipient Name ______Giver Name ______along. We walked down the owned by Guy Umana, the was an ornament. GOD Eutaw Street hill to Merid- brother of Senator Umana, BLESS AMERICA Address ______Address ______ian Street and caught the and he always had a tray of trolley to Maverick Square, Sicilian pizza on the counter. City ______City ______one of the main squares in A couple of slices would be- East Boston. Both Nanna come my lunch. When we State ______Zip ______State ______Zip ______and Mom were carrying reached Mr. Bruno’s, Nanna Your Ad pocketbooks and in each was would pick out the fruits and Phone ______Phone ______a black oil cloth shopping vegetables, argue over the Could Go bag to carry home the ne- prices, come to an agree- cessities for Thanksgiving. ment with Mr. Bruno and Here When we got off the trolley, they would be bagged and The Federal Trade Commission we headed to Lewis Street placed in the second oil cloth For information works for the consumer to prevent and the arbitoire that ex- shopping bag. From there about advertising in fraud and deception. isted there. That is a fancy we would head to Staffier’s the Post-Gazette, Call (1-877-382-4357) French term they used to corner store at Eutaw and call 617-227-8929. 1-877-FTC-HELP use for a slaughterhouse Brooks. Nanna would buy the or log on to www.ftc.gov. and this one was kosher, but fixings to make pasta dough Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) The Bilingual like John Walsh and Phil ment who went out and sending U.S. Senator-elect Johnson tell it, Democrats recruited her for the U.S. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, to Capi- are better than sliced white Senate. At her first press tol Hill in January. Republi- Corner bread and Republicans just conference she looked like cans didn’t have a great day don’t get it. a deer staring into the head- but it isn’t the end of the by Orazio Buttafuoco Brown will soon be back lights of oncoming traffic world. However, the culture home in Wrentham and U.S. turning to Governor Deval continues to change and the Senator-elect Elizabeth War- Patrick for help. It was fears of Buchanan are now ren will vote with the Demo- pathetic to watch but no seen as real. We cannot how- LO SAPEVATE CHE … cratic leadership 99 percent more so than what Demo- ever be frozen in the past. Coloro che intraprendono la carriera scolastica per un of the time and still be called crats did on Election Day. We cannot either fear the futuro migliore hanno spesso una certa difficolta’ nella an independent Democrat. Cultural War Not Looking future. We must learn how scelta delle scuole, o istituti, che preparano meglio The NY Times Called That Good for Us to manage it and use it to soprattutto se si vuole continuare gli studi all’universita’. Election Day a “Landslide as in the USA increase liberty, limit the Secondo una ricerca della Fondazione Agnelli, I licei, sia Loss for Big Money” On Election Day, the fu- size of government, keep classico che scientifico, ed alcuni istituti a livello superiore, That was the editorial ture predicted back at the taxes low and keep the sembrano ideali per ottenere una preparazione migliore di stance of the New York Times 1972 Republican National republic that Ben Franklin studenti che ottengono risultati eccellenti sin dal primo on Veterans Day. Liberals Convention in Houston by saw as so fragile when anno di studi universitari. Una notevole percentuale di altri always connect big money Pat Buchanan seemed closer speaking with that lady he studenti arrancano, proprio non ce la fanno. La scelta anche with the Republicans when than ever. A failed president met outside Independence di un liceo, al posto di un altro, o di un istituto tecnico both parties benefit from big won over 300 Electoral Col- Hall. She asked him, ‘What quotato, pubblico invece che di quello private, puo’ money. On September 28th, lege votes and 53 percent of have you given us, a repub- determinare il successo universitario. Infatti gli studenti the Boston Globe reported that the total vote over Mitt Rom- lic or a monarchy” and he re- che provengono da certi licei, o istituti tecnici pubblici, billionaire socialist George ney did it by taking 80 per- sponded “A republic, madam, sono piu’ avvantaggiati, piu’ qualificati. Un dato Soros had given a Super PAC cent of the Black/Latino if we can keep it.” interessante e’ emerso dalla ricerca. Gli studenti backing President Obama vote which amounted to 28 Kerry Being Eyed for provenienti da licei o istituti tecnici della provincia hanno $1 million. Soros also gave percent of the total vote cast. Secretary of Defense Post? mostrato in genere una preparazione superiore a quelli che another half-million to two Even while only receiving Latest news says U.S. erano venuti fuori da licei o istituti tecnici di grandi citta’. congressional super PACs, 39 percent of non-Hispanic Senator John Kerry is being La provincia ha prevalso sulla grande citta’. La provincia House Majority PAC and whites, he was still able to seriously considered for ha anche battuto le scuole private ed anche quelle religi- Majority PAC. win re-election. Defense Secretary by the ose precisamente negli anni scolastici 2007-2008 e 2008- Soros contribution to the Republicans have their Obama White House. It ap- 2009. Ovviamente esistono alcune eccezioni. A Milano, per super PAC Priorities USA work demographically cut out pears that President Obama esempio, un’Istituto Tecnico Commerciale, privato, e Action arrived just as the for themselves. They have to is likely to nominate Susan religioso, ha prodotto studenti ben preparati. group raised a record $10 find a way to attract more Rice, the current U.S. Am- million in August 2012. Latinos, single women and bassador to the U.N. for Sec- DID YOU KNOW THAT … Soros already donated an- younger Americans. When retary of State. If Kerry were Those who enter into a scholastic career for a better future other million dollars in early this country was founded, it to become Defense Secre- often find some difficulty in choosing certain schools, or 2012 to the pro-Democrat was a nation based on three tary, it would set the way for institutes, that offer a superior curriculum, in particular super PAC American Bridge principles: liberty, limited another special U.S. Senate to those who choose to continue toward university studies. 21st Century. Back during government and only just election in the Bay State. According to a research study conducted by the Agnelli the 2008 election he donated enough taxes. Since the elec- U.S. Senator Scott Brown Foundation, the Licei (undergraduate level), either classi- millions too. This sounds tion, Democrats have been would probably run in that cal or scientific, as well as Institutes (also undergraduate like lots of big money to talking about “investments” special election. Others ru- level) appear to be ideal to get a better preparation where me. When big business doles and “balance.” Both code mored are former GOP Gov- students score well since the freshman year at the uni- out big money contributions words for spending and ernor Bill Weld. The Demo- versity. A large percentage of other students struggle, just that’s bad but when big taxes respectively. Demo- crats seem to be looking at cannot make it. The choice of a Liceo or of an Institute money comes to Democratic crats received no big man- U.S. Rep. Ed Markey, D. Does instead of another, coffers that’s okay? dates as Republicans were anyone know where Malden Public rather than private, can determine the success in Democrats always bash given a wakeup call by is anymore? Politics never post-graduate studies. In fact, students that come from par- the Koch brothers or a guy an angry electorate. People dies in Massachusetts. ticular Licei, or Technical Institutes, have an advantage named Sheldon G. Adelson want the country moving for- Speaking of Brown because they are better qualified. Some interesting data from Boston for giving Re- ward again by both sides U.S. Senator Scott Brown emerged from the study. Students who come from suburban publicans those large cam- working together for the has vowed to devote his Licei or Institutes have generally demonstrated a better paign donations but remain common good of all. last few remaining weeks in preparation than those coming from the same level schools silent when unions like Republicans didn’t see the U.S. Senate probing the of big cities. Suburbia has prevailed over the big cities. The AFSCME, SEIU, Teamsters, their message rebuked as deadly Benghazi consulate suburbs have also shown to have graduated better students and UAW raise big bucks much as Democrats think it September 11th attacks. Said than those from private or religious (Catholic) schools, dur- and send out the ground was. Republicans will need Brown, “The American people ing the schools years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. No doubt troops do likewise. Both to look at how their message deserve to know what hap- there are some exceptions. In Milan, for example, the Busi- parties are seemingly con- was received and why so pened. For the remaining ness Technical Institute, private and religious, has gradu- trolled by special interests. poorly. U.S. Rep. Allen West, amount of my term, I am ated excellent students. Look at Warren, she was R-Florida, lost in Florida and going to do anything and seemingly bought and bossed that was a major surprise everything I can to bring Traditions of the Season at the by the Democrat establish- but down in Texas voters are that issue to light.” Paul Revere House The Massachusetts Chapter of the Step back in time to the holiday season in 18th cen- tury Boston with a visit to National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame downtown Boston’s two Presents a Special Evening of Live Boxing at oldest houses, the Paul Revere House (c. 1680) and TD Garden on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 7:00 pm! the neighboring Pierce- Hichborn House (c. 1711). 18th century music, food and drink set the mood while costumed interpreters re- veal sometimes surprising colonial holiday customs. Enjoy complimentary refreshments of mulled cider and delicious treats based on early American recipes served on the first floor of the Pierce-Hichborn House. Each afternoon from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm R. P. Hale plays overtures, melodies and Anglican Advent songs on a harpsichord and hammered dulcimer. Now through April 14th the Revere House is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:15 pm except Mondays in January, February and March. The museum is closed on Thanks- giving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Members and North End residents admitted free at all times. Come meet legendary champions Tony proceeds will benefit select charities, includ- For further information, please call the Revere House DeMarco, Vinny Pazienza, Micky Ward, ing our National Italian-American Sports at 617-523-2338 or visit the museum’s website Marlon Starling, and John “The Quiet Man” Hall of Fame. So join us for what is sure to www.paulreverehouse.org. Ruiz! be an exciting and truly memorable evening, Professional boxing returns to the Garden while benefiting a great cause! The Federal Trade Commission with bouts featuring local contenders Danny Reservations are required, and to make O’Connor, Ryan Kielczewski, and Russell yours, please contact: Pam Modugno at 781- works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. Lamour. Several amateur bouts and a box- 956-7441 or [email protected]. Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) ing memorabilia show will also accompany Payments must be made by December 7th or log on to . this event. by check payable to: NIASHF MA, and mailed www.ftc.gov Space is limited for ringside seats and to P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012 Page 15

• Lead in Drinking Water (Continued from Page 1) it still might be present in exposed to lead. For more make it less corrosive, EXTRA Innings older homes. information, contact the thereby reducing the leach- The corrosion or wearing Department of Public Health ing of lead into drinking by Sal Giarratani away of these lead-based at www.mass.gov/dph/clppp water. Starting in 1996, materials can add lead to tap or at (800) 532-9571. MWRA increased the pH and Pats Set Up “Empty Table” hander became the oldest water, particularly if water Identify if your plumbing buffering capacity of the wa- to Honor U.S. Veterans player in baseball history to sits for a long time in the fixtures contain lead: New ter, and has steadily fine- Recently, thanks to Bob start and win a game in pipes before use. Therefore, brass faucets or other tuned these levels since Kraft, the New England Pa- the early goings of the water that has been sitting plumbing fixtures, including corrosion control treatment triots and the New England 2012 season. Moyer overall in household pipes for sev- those labeled “lead-free,” began. Due to this treatment Revolution became the first is definitely Hall of Fame eral hours, such as in the may contribute lead to change, lead levels found in teams in professional sports material with his great morning, or after returning drinking water. If you are sample tests of tap water in to leave a spectator’s seat career and durability on the from work or school, is more concerned about lead in tap the MWRA service area have permanently vacant to honor mound. He played 25 sea- likely to contain lead. If water, you should consider dropped over 90% since 1996. our servicemen and service- sons and finished with a high levels of lead are found buying a low-lead or no-lead The MWRA service area has women who have been lis- career 269-209 win-loss in drinking water, water fixture. Contact NSF (see been below the Lead Action tened as POWs and MIAs. record. He holds the record may contribute up to 20 below) to learn more about Level since June 2004. The Since World War I, more than for most home runs served percent of a person’s expo- lead-free faucets. BWSC tap water has sampled 92,000 U.S. military person- up at 522. After playing as sure to lead. Infants who Consider using a filter: If below the Lead Action Level nel have gone unaccounted long as he did, he should consume mostly formula your water contains lead, since 2007. for, according to the Kraft finish first in something, mixed with lead-containing you may want to consider Sidebar — Presently, the Group. Bob Kraft stated, “We right? Had he played on water can receive up to 60 using a filter. Make sure the law allows many faucets to have always felt a special more contenders during his percent of their exposure filter you are considering contain lead, even though connection with our military career, he would have cer- from water. removes lead — not all fil- they are labeled as “lead and saw this seat dedication tainly been a 300 game win- STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO ters do. Be sure to replace free”. New faucets meeting as a unique way to recognize ner. They don’t make them REDUCE EXPOSURE TO filters in accordance with the NSF 61 “lead-free” stan- and honor those soldiers like Moyer anymore. Five LEAD IN DRINKING WATER manufacturer’s instructions dard will have NSF 61/9 who have served but never years from now he’ll be on FLUSH YOUR SYSTEM — to protect water quality. Con- stamped on the new faucet’s returned. We hope the seat the Hall of Fame ballot. Fresh water is better than tact the National Sanitation cardboard box, but these fau- will serve as a constant re- Don’t Forget stale: If your water has been Foundation at 1-800-NSF- cets may still contact lead. minder for fans attending Chipper Jones sitting for several hours, run 8010 or www.nsf.org for Some faucet manufactures games at Gillette Stadium Whenever I think of the the water until it is consis- more information on water produce plastic or new low- that whomever we’re rooting Braves, I think Hank Aaron, tently cold — usually about filters. Also, if you are con- lead brass faucets that have for, we are all Patriots.” I think Eddie Matthews. I 15-30 seconds — before drink- sidering using bottled water, virtually zero lead, but you Who Else but Cabrera think Warren Spahn. Now, ing or cooking with it. This note that it may cost up to will have to check with the Deserves AL MVP Award? I can add Chipper Jones to flushes water which may 1,000 times more than tap manufacturer. As of this writing, Triple that exclusive list. Chipper contain lead from the pipes. water. Simply flushing your For More Information Crown winner Miguel just retired after 19 seasons. Use cold, fresh water for tap, as described above, is Call the BWSC Lead Cabrera is one of five final- He was an 8-time All-Star cooking and preparing usually a cheaper, equally Hotline at 617-989-7888 or ists for MVP by voters in the and NL MVP back in 1999. baby formula: Do not cook effective alternative. visit www.bwsc.org. To find Baseball Writers Association He played all 19 seasons with or drink water from the What is being done to out if your property has a of America. The Detroit with the Braves. hot water tap. Lead dissolves control lead in the drink- private lead service line, Tigers third baseman, in Trout and Harper Win more easily into hot water. ing water? BWSC and MWRA please see the website at my opinion, truly deserves Rookie of Year Awards Do not use water from the hot are concerned about lead in www.bwsc.org. The BWSC this award. Other nominees Mike Trout of the Los An- tap to make baby formula. your drinking water. The also has a private lead ser- include Adrian Beltre, third geles Angels became the Do not boil water to re- BWSC and MWRA both have vice line replacement pro- baseman for the Rangers. I youngest AL Rookie of the move lead. Boiling water an extensive testing pro- gram for eligible home- still get heartburn thinking Year and Bruce Harper of will not reduce lead. gram and the MWRA has owners. For more informa- about Beltre. We had him the Washington Nationals Test your home for lead: treated the water to make it tion on reducing lead expo- and let him go and went was the second youngest The only way to determine less corrosive. BWSC and sure around your home/ out and got Adrian Gonzalez winner of the NL Rookie of the level of lead in drinking MWRA are concerned about building and the health ef- instead. By the time you are the Year honors. Trout was a water at your home is to have lead in your drinking water fects of lead you can consult reading this, Cabrera has unanimous winner. He hit the water tested by a state because although most a variety of sources for addi- already been selected for AL .326 with 30 homers and 83 certified laboratory. The cost homes have very low levels tional information: MVP honors. If not, he was RBIs. Harper finished the to test is usually between of lead in their drinking wa- • Your family doctor or pe- robbed. season with 22 homers, 59 $10 and $50. Consider hav- ter, some homes in the City diatrician can perform a Jamie Moyer Finally RBIs and a .270 batting aver- ing your paint tested also. A of Boston may have lead lev- blood test for lead and provide Got too Old to Play age. Trout, by the way, was list of labs is available on- els above the EPA action level you with information about The soft-throwing left- also a finalist for AL MVP. line at www.bwsc.org or you of 15 parts per billion (ppb). the health effects of lead. No kidding. can call the BWSC Lead To monitor lead levels, the • The MWRA (617-242- Meanwhile, Tony Conigli- Hotline at (617) 989-7888. BWSC and MWRA test tap 5323 or www.mwra.com) can LEGAL NOTICE aro still holds the record Test your child for lead: water in homes that are provide you with informa- NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE for most homers hit by a Contact your local health most likely to have lead. tion about your community’s Notice is hereby given by TODISCO teenage baseball player. department or your local These homes are usually water supply, and a list of TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, health care provider to find older homes that may have local laboratories that have EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, out how you can get your lead service lines or lead been certified by DEP for Section 39A that they will sell the child tested. A blood lead solder, and they must be testing water quality. following vehicles by private sale on level test is the only way to tested after water has been • The Massachusetts December 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Your Ad know if your child is being sitting overnight. The EPA Department of Public Vehicles are being sold to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, rule requires that 90% of Health at 1-800-532-9571 or storage and notices of sale: Could Go Boston Public Health LEGAL NOTICE these worst case samples the 1999 BMW 535I must have lead levels below Commission (617-534-5966 VIN #WBAHD131XK2173529 Here Commonwealth of Massachusetts the Action Level of 15 ppb. or www.bphc.org) can provide 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY The Trial Court MWRA treats your water to you with information about VIN #4T1SK11E1PU305833 Middlesex Probate and Family Court the health effects of lead and 1990 HONDA ACCORD 208 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA 02141 LEGAL NOTICE how you can have your VIN #1HGCB7562LA144372 For information Docket No. MI12P2458EA child’s blood tested. 2002 CHEVY PRISM about advertising in Estate of Commonwealth of Massachusetts • The Environmental Pro- VIN #1Y1SK528X2Z408437 the Post-Gazette, The Trial Court PATRICIA A. JONES 2000 CHEVY BLAZER Middlesex Probate and Family Court tection Agency (EPA) (800- call 617-227-8929. a/k/a PATRICIA ANN JONES VIN #1GNDT13W2Y2201680 Date of Death July 8, 2012 208 Cambridge Street 424-LEAD or water.epa.gov/ Cambridge, MA 02141 drink/info/lead/index.cfm or Run dates: 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 2012 INFORMAL PROBATE Docket No. 12W1688 PUBLICATION NOTICE Massachusetts Department SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To all persons interested in the above of Environmental Protection captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner DENNIS SENONO, Plaintiff (DEP) (617-292-5770 or Marylou Silverman of Augusta, ME. A Will has v. been admitted to informal probate. JAMAL DAVIS, Defendant www.mass.gov/dep/water/ Marylou Silverman of Augusta, ME has drinking/lead01.htm) can pro- been informally appointed as the Personal To the above named Defendant: Jamal Representative of the estate to serve without Davis. vide additional information surety on the bond. A Complaint has been presented to this about lead in drinking water. The estate is being administered under Court by the Plaintiff, Dennis Senono, seek- informal procedure by the Personal Represen- ing adjudication and to amend birth certifi- tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- cate of Malcolm Senono. ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA bate Code without supervision by the Court. You are required to serve upon: Dennis Inventory and accounts are not required to be Senono, plaintiff, whose address is 26 May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be filed with the Court, but interested parties are Kenmar Drive, Apt. 255, Billerica, MA adored, glorified, loved and preserved entitled to notice regarding the administration 01821 your answer on or before December throughout the world now and for- from the Personal Representative and can 24, 2012. If you fail to do so, the court will ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray petition the Court in any matter relating to the proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, estate, including distribution of assets and pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving expenses of administration. Interested parties of your answer in the office of the Register of this Court at Cambridge. protector and wonder worker, pray are entitled to petition the Court to institute forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday formal proceedings and to obtain orders WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at and by the 8th day your prayer will be terminating or restricting the powers of Per- answered. It has never been known to sonal Representatives appointed under infor- CAMBRIDGE, this 8th day of November, 2012. fail. Publication must be promised. mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, My prayers have been answered. Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Favor received. P.G. A.L. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Run date: 11/23/12 Run date 11/23/12 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss 8th Annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees “Congratulations to you All!” PLANNING FOR AN EMER- passing skills (another was GENCY — Although refer- Brett Hull of St. Louis) dur- Now here at Pugs’ Luncheon, We Salute Pugs in “Uniform” ences to the lockout tend to ing the nearly two decades dominate whatever minimal that the Ontario native Pug Ringleader Tom Martini & Pugs “at Attention” media coverage the NHL re- displayed his skills in NHL ceives these days, the Min- arenas. Condolences to Great Friend, World Champion Carmen Basilio nesota Wild are thinking way While all Bruins fans old past that — not only about the enough to remember can re- Upcoming Fights & Recent Results return to action but to learn call Neely’s 1993–1994 sea- At the 8th Annual Con- nificantly to the world of box- from an emergency that oc- son when he scored 50 goals necticut Boxing Hall of ing. Husband and wife Tony curred just last season. in 44 games with Oates Fame inductions, there & Dottie DeMarco have en- According to NHL.com, it at center, the prolific stretch was another all-star list of joyed a great friendship with arose when the team’s No. 1 actually continued across inductees from Massachu- Carmen Basilio and wife goalie Niklas Backtrom went multiple seasons. setts. Great international Josie Basilio over the years. home for the birth of his According to the NHL’s referee Dick Flaherty, 5 Tony and Dottie DeMarco child. With a home game com- website, Neely (who was time Trainer of the Year attended the services of U.S. ing up against the Nashville slowed by injuries) was only Freddie Roach, WBU, I.B.A. Marine Carmen Basilio in Predators, No. 2 goalie Josh able to suit up for 153 games Middleweight, IBO Super New York who was laid to rest Harding got the start and AHL during Oates’ four full sea- Middleweight Champion with full military honors. netminder Matt Hackett of sons on Causeway Street. Dana Rosenblatt, top Pro- “Semper Fi!” the Houston Aeros got the call But when he was on the moter Jimmy Burchfield of to serve as backup. ice with Oates he took full ad- CES, WBA Junior Middle- UPCOMING AND RECENT There was only one prob- vantage of that time, scoring weight Champion Travis FIGHT RESULTS: lem. Hackett’s flight to Min- 114 goals in that 153 — game Simms, Manager George November 24th on HBO nesota would not have him span. Cruz, Manager Promoter from California: Robert arrive until nearly game “He was the best playmaker Lou Viscusi, Professional Guerrero vs. Andre Berto, time — and that was if there I ever played with,” Neely told was a perfect trip without any the website. “When he first Boxer of the Year Tony “TNT” Promoter Jimmy Burchfield welterweights, Richard Abril delays. came to the team, I told Grano, Amateur Boxer of the of CES. Inducted into the vs. Sharif Bogere light- So, the Wild decided to suit him where I’d like to get the Year Elvis Figueroa, special Connecticut Boxing Hall of weights and Carlos Quin- up a 51-year-old who had puck and after that we just mention as a contributor to Fame. Congratulations! tana vs. Keith Thurmond, boxing Mitchell Etess. Con- super-welterweight. 24th in served as a practice net- connected on the ice. He just gratulations to you all! R.I.P.: Two great individu- England: Ricky Hatton vs. minder over the years. They saw me and knew where I’d Pug Luncheon Members at als from the fight world: Wyacheslav Sanchenko, signed him to an amateur try- like to go and where I wanted Florian Hall in Dorchester. World Champion Carmen welterweights. 30th Wealth out contract and he was on to be when I received the Name/Service to the U.S. Basilio of Canastota New TV and Wealth.com: in En- the bench in uniform until pass.” Flag. Pug Ring leader Tom York and Trainer of gland: David Price vs. Matt Hackett arrived with min- COMING TO BOSTON COL- Martini, U.S. Navy, Ring 4 World Champions Emman- Skelton, heavyweights. De- utes to spare. LEGE NEXT YEAR — That President Mickey Finn, uel Steward. World Champi- cember 1st on Showtime The chances of such a sce- would be Ian McCoshen, a USMC Grunt, Mary Nelson, ons Carmen Basilio and from Madison Square Gar- nario occurring in Boston are 6-2, 207 pound defenseman Charles P. Dwyer, U.S. Tony DeMarco fought in two den in New York: Miguel reduced, of course, since currently in his third season Marine, Dick Flaherty, U.S. great epic battles. Their Cotto vs Austin Trout. 8th Providence (the home of the with the Waterloo Black Army (4th Division) and Mas- 1955 Battle Royale was voted on P.P.V.: Manny Pacquiao Bruins’ AHL affiliate) is only Hawks of the United States sachusetts State Police Don “Fight of the (whole) 20th vs. Juan Manuel Marquez, about 50 miles from the TD Hockey League. Green, U.S. Marine and Mas- Century!” Both great war- welterweights, battle it out Garden. Thus, anyone called Last week I committed to sachusetts State Police Dan riors whose magnificent at the MGM Grand Arena in up to Boston could just make play college hockey at Boston Cuoco, U.S. Army Mathews battles are carved into his- Las Vegas. 15th on Showtime the trip by car, if both teams College,” said the Hudson, Kersbergen, Dutch Army tory for eternity. Carmen from Los Angles: Amir Khan were home. If one or both Wisconsin native. “Boston is Jake Doucette, U.S. Army Basilio won the World Wel- vs. Carlos Molina, super- teams were on the road then really a college town with a 7th Division Jimbo Curran, terweight Title on June 10, welterweight. 22nd on NBC it would be a different story. great atmosphere for college his father James Curran 1955. Tony DeMarco and from Sands Casino in Penn- And a pleasant story line hockey.” Sr., Medic 3rd Army WWII Ri- Carmen Basilio, again, sylvania: Tomasz Adamek the Wild chose to make out His campus visit included chard J. Hand Jr., U.S.M.C., fought on November 30, vs. T.B.A.: heavyweights. of their predicament. Minne- going to a literature and com- Flo Dube, Ed Fitzgerald, 1955. In these two great Other great fight family sota decided to have an emer- position class and talking past president Ring 4, and battles, both fought at an Americans who’ve worn a gency goalie contest, a move with BC players. “They told U.S. Navy, Robert E. Benoit, unparalleled pace. World uniform with an Ameri- that has generated a good me to go with the school 34 years Massachusetts Champion Tony DeMarco can Flag for the good ole amount of positive publicity. that felt right and was the State Police, Richard J. Grif- and World Champion Carmen United States of America: Some 11 netminders from most comfortable fit. They fin, Shirley Adams, Paul Basilio brought the best out Ed Connolly, Jerry Hus- around the state showed up were really helpful and didn’t Doyle, U.S. Army 10th Spe- of each other. World Welter- ton U.S.M.C., Carly Rose, to compete for a chance to push me too hard to choose cial Forces Green Beret, weight Champion Carmen U.S.M.C., Bobby Silvia, have their day on an active BC, which I hadn’t expected.” Ann T. Murphy, Maureen Basilio went on to fight U.S.M.C., John Arone, U.S. NHL bench during a game. FOR THOSE OF YOU WON- Murphy O’Connor, Jimmy and win the World Middle- Navy, Charles Babe Wood, Last year’s emergency goalie DERING — When the NHL Connors, U.S. Air Force, Joe weight title from Sugar Ray U.S. Army, World Champion plus Wild goalie coach Bob cancelled the 2004–2005 sea- Marques, U.S.M.C., Rick Robinson on September 23, Joe Louis, U.S. Army, Jack Mason and the Wild’s TV ana- son, the official announce- Rudolph, Bob Hayden, Bos- 1957. This is possibly one Monroe, U.S.M.C., Chic lyst (former NHL goalie Mike ment was made by Commis- ton P.D., Art Boyson, U.S.N. of the greatest eras in box- Rose, U.S.M.C. Greenlay) served as judges. sioner Gary Bettman on Feb- All great, proud Americans ing history. Carmen Basilio Fight results: Tiffany As of this writing the field ruary 16, 2005. If it comes who’ve helped keep this also fought Johnny Cesario, Junot defeated WBC Super- had been whittled down to to it, when will the big call be a better place. As are Lew Jenkins, Chuck Davey, welterweight Champion Mia two finalists, with the winner made concerning the 2012- Manager Jerry Cahill and Gil Turner, Gene Fullmer, St. John in California. Heavy- to be determined via a celeb- 2013 season? While no one Banquet Manager Mary- Art Aragon, Billy Graham, weight Robert “The Nor- rity shootout during an AHL has put forth a possible date, ellen Strumm of the Fire- Ike Williams, Pierre dic Nightmare” Helenius game that has been imported there’s speculation all over man’s Post, Florian Hall Langlois, Gaspar Ortega, 18-0-0, 11 KO’s defeated to the Wild’s home venue — the Internet that it could Dorchester. Great staff, Don Jordan, Paul Pender 40 year-old Sherman Tank the Xcel Energy Center in come earlier this time food and service. All ac- and Johnny Saxton, Williams 35-12-2, 19 KO’s, St. Paul, Minn. around. counted for and all great amongst many other greats. in Helsinki Finland, by Perhaps it is something the LOOKING AHEAD — Two of Americans. Both have contributed sig- unanimous decision. Bruins might consider doing the NCAA Division I men’s in the future. hockey regionals will be held The chances are quite high, in New England once again. of course, that the emer- The East Regional will be Win a Trip to SUPER BOWL XLVII gency goalie would never be held at the Dunkin’ Donuts used. Then again, it doesn’t Center in Providence, RI on Make a $10 tax-deductible donation to the Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) hurt to be prepared. And it March 30th–31st. A double- now through December 14, 2012 for a chance to win roundtrip airfare for two never hurts to have positive header will be played the first to New Orleans, two tickets to the big game, a four-night stay in a four-star publicity. night starting at 5:30 pm fol- hotel and various Super Bowl amenities. All are welcome to enter; Sons of ALL ABOUT OATES — The lowed by the regional final Italy membership not required afterglow of well wishes the next night at 6:30 pm. Ways to enter: online at www.osia.org, by texting “Superbowl” to 91011 following Adam Oates’ induc- The Northeast Regional or by mail-in donation to Sons of Italy Foundation, 219 E Street NE, tion into the Hockey Hall will be played at the Verizon Washington, DC 20002. of Fame continues with cur- Wireless Arena in Manches- To enter without making a donation, visit SIF.myw2m.com. — No purchase necessary. rent Bruins President Cam ter, N.H. on March 29th–30th. For complete rules and regulations, see Sons of Italy Foundation® Super Bowl Sweep- Neely recalling the center’s The opening night double- stakes Official Rules at their website at www.osia.org. time on Causeway Street. header will start at 4:30 pm Sons of Italy Foundation supports Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society & Wounded Warrior Project Neely was one of the prin- with the regional final set for cipal beneficiaries of Oates’ the next night at 6:30 pm.