VOL. 113 - NO. 50 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, DECEMBER 11, 2009 $.30 A COPY Coakley Brown to Meet on Luminarias Light Up East Boston Greenway January 19th Election for United States Senate by Sal Giarratani

Attorney General Senator Martha Coakley (D) Scott Brown (R) On Tuesday, December 8th, Massachusetts voters in low numbers turned out to pick candidates for the January 19, 2010 US Senate Special Election. Democrats chose Attor- ney General Martha Coakley and Republicans picked State Zumix Carolers, volunteers of Boston Natural Areas Network and participants pose in Senator Scott Brown. front of the East Boston YMCA. Turnout was under 50% and in the Democratic race Coakley received 47% of the vote, with US Representative The East Boston Greenway was lit up on the crowd and participants were treated to Michael Capuano in second place with 28%. Alan Khazei Sunday, December 6, 2009 in celebration cookies and hot chocolate, courtesy of had 13th percent and Steve Pagliuca last with 12%. of the holiday season. Over 1000 Celeste Myers Business and Event Concepts On the Republican side, it was Brown in a landslide luminarias, candles set in weighted paper and Jonquille’s Diner, 275 Lee Burbank primary win over businessman Jack E. Robinson. Brown bags created by community volunteers, lit Hwy, Revere, MA. The event was hosted by took 89% of the vote to Brown’s 11%. up the greenway. Zumix carolers serenaded Boston Natural Areas Network. News Briefs Mayor’s Column by Sal Giarratani by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston New Candidate for Senate On the evening of my re-election last create new partnerships so that all of A new name out of Charlestown, lawyer Dan month, I stressed that we haven’t made our schools have the same opportunity Hill has announced for the State Senate seat history by winning a fifth term, but we for success. Education reform can’t hap- now held by embattled Senator Anthony will with what we achieve in it. I want pen without those who teach our stu- Galluccio. Charlestown has always been just a to accomplish as much in the next four dents, and renegotiating the current little bit political, huh? Anyway, Hill announced years as we have achieved in the previ- teachers contract to prioritize students his candidacy inside the Navy Yard by the ous sixteen. This type of transformative over old rules governing teacher place- Muster House. Apparently, Hill is probably a change, however, will only occur by ment will be key. Finally, we will push yuppie guy since he announced at the Muster working together. our in-district charter legislation at the House rather than in real Charlestown. I mean, We have great momentum, and we’re State House as part of a bill currently after all, he could have chosen the Bunker Hill gearing up for the next term, when we before the Legislature so that Massa- Monument or the only acceptable spot inside will take on big challenges — not just chusetts has the opportunity to compete the Yard, say, the USS Constitution. He could when it’s easy, but when it’s hard, too. for its share of $5 billion in federal Race have picked the spot in City Square where Paul We will begin a new era of innovation in to the Top funding. Revere landed in his rowboat back on April 18, the Boston Public Schools; jumpstart In the same spirit of collaboration, the 1775. Of course over the years the spot has been stalled development projects in Allston, city will work with the business com- quite movable depending on the various urban the South Boston Waterfront, and Down- munity to jumpstart stalled development planners redesigning the Square endlessly. town Crossing; make the Harbor Islands projects in Allston, the South Boston Wa- However, the Muster House? I don’t even know and the Greenway as central to our city’s terfront, and Downtown Crossing. In what it looks like. I hope a political Townie runs identity as the Boston Common and the Downtown Crossing, we have a chance for the seat not someone seemingly thinking Public Garden; and strengthen city gov- to create the city’s first Business Im- Muster House over the Warren Tavern. ernment by implementing new technol- provement District to capitalize on $1.2 ogy, rebalancing public safety services, billion in private investments that have Abierto to East Boston and pursuing consolidation where it already been made and will allow the I’ve only been in Eastie a short time but al- makes sense. area to reach its full potential. We must ready feel I’m getting some East Boston emer- Partnership is possibly most crucial in also take the crucial step of re-imagin- sion going on. I already know what “Por Favor advancing our ambitious education re- ing uses for the former site of Filene’s de no interrumpir” means. I didn’t know that form agenda. Superintendent Johnson Basement in order to animate the site in Rozzie. When it comes to dining out, Eastie recently proposed 14 of our under-per- again and strengthen the surrounding is heaven. So much ethnic food, so little time. forming schools for turnaround, but we neighborhood. It’s Still Called Shay’s Beach, also want to elevate our strongest per- We must also not be afraid to look at Isn’t It? forming schools. Just as Fidelity Invest- things differently on the South Boston Whether you call it Shea’s or Shay’s, it just ments stepped up to provide enriching Waterfront in order to attract innovative experiences for students at the Edwards (Continued on Page 13) School in Charlestown, we will seek to (Continued on Page 14)

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… Reserved to the States Respectively, or to the People MORE STAINED GLASS December 15th is Bill of Rights Day in the Commonwealth The most beautiful stained walking the 55 miles, in- chor symbolized faith, and a of Massachusetts, set aside to memorialize the entering glass windows ever to be pro- specting the stained glass, fish was the symbol for into force, following adoption by three-fourths of the states duced are said to be in the camping overnight in the Christ. on December 15, 1791, of the first ten amendments to the Cathedral at Chartres. The church and then hiking Even the saints had their U.S. Constitution, commonly called the Bill of Rights. Inci- edifice stands on a low hill, back the next day. distinctions: St. Peter always dentally, Massachusetts was not one of the ratifying states 55 miles south of Paris, and We must be mindful of the held the keys to the gates of and only passed the amendments in a symbolic gesture in it dominates all of the other fact that during this time in Heaven; St. Paul held a 1939 at the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. buildings in the vicinity. history, it was the clerks and scroll; while St. Matthew At the time it was proposed the concept of a Bill of Rights The church spires can be scribes who were literate, held a purse. St. Catherine — not to mention the specifics of what would be in it — was seen 20 miles away. Fire de- but almost all others could was always shown with her controversial. stroyed two previous not read or write, and had to wheel of martyrdom and St. Some argued against the Constitution itself as defective churches which stood on the be told about their religion Mark was shown with his due to lack of an enumeration of the rights of the People. same site. While the church in picture form. Early Chris- lion to name just a few. Even as English colonists subject to the Crown they had was being built for the third tian art started on the walls During medieval times, enjoyed, or at least claimed, the traditional rights of time, preachers solicited of the catacombs, and gradu- people asked “What should Englishmen, including those set forth in the 1689 English gifts from all over France. ally grew into a vast lan- one do upon entering a Bill of Rights and earlier documents going back to Magna People gave money, food, or guage of symbolism, which church?” and the answer Carta of 1215. Surely as the free citizens of a republic they labor. Other churches were told stories of the Bible and usually was: 1. Take Holy ought to enjoy such an enumeration of rights. larger, higher, and more of the Lives of the Saints. Water; 2. Pray to the Al- Others argued that the Constitution was intended to pro- richly decorated, but The Creation, Flood, Annun- mighty; and 3. Read the vide only for the arrangement of the national or central Chartres is known for being ciation, Nativity, Miracles of stained glass windows. The government of the States within the Union and that an a people church, and also a Christ, The Crucifixion and windows in the medieval enumeration of citizens’ rights was unnecessary as it was pilgrim church. Students The Resurrection were re- cathedral became a spiritual the People making the Constitution and, therefore the from the “Sorbonne”, part of told many times in this man- encyclopedia to show the People retained all rights and powers not specifically granted the University of Paris, ner. The dove became the people what they were to be- the national government. Alexander Hamilton made this make an annual weekend symbol of Peace and the Res- lieve. argument in Federalist No. 84. pilgrimage to this church by urrection of Christ, the an- NEXT ISSUE: Vitrum The compromise, which was finally enacted, satisfied both by setting forth eight sets of specific rights of the people Charlie Baker Announces that the national government (and later, by incorporation under the 14th Amendment, the States) is bound to respect. Those amendments are followed by the Ninth clarifying that Richard Tisei as Running Mate every American citizen has all the traditional rights of a Republican gubernatorial can- mess and to put our State back free person whether or not specifically listed in amend- didate Charlie Baker announced on track.” ments one through eight. Then the Tenth Amendments that State Senator Richard Tisei Tisei continued, “Charlie and makes clear (although somehow not so clear to some of the has joined his team as a candi- I share the same philosophy: We Democrats and liberals in Washington today) that the na- date for Lieutenant Governor. understand that the economy tional government has only those powers specifically “Throughout his career in pub- needs to be jump-started to get granted by the People through the Constitution, with all lic service, Richard has built a people back to work, that we other powers reserved to the States or to the People. solid voting record as a fiscal need to change the ‘business as David Trumbull is the chairman of the Boston Ward Three conservative and a reformer of usual’ attitude on Beacon Hill, Republican Committee. Boston’s Ward Three includes the North state government,” said Baker, and that we need to make Mas- End, West End, part of Beacon Hill, downtown, waterfront, introducing Tisei in his home- sachusetts more competitive Chinatown, and part of the South End. town of Wakefield. “If, on Elec- and more affordable.” tion Day, the people of this Com- Tisei was first elected to the monwealth stand behind our vision for help- State Senate in 1990 and elected Senate LAW OFFICES OF ing future generations put their stake in Minority Leader in 2007. Prior to his elec- the ground and pursue their dreams at tion to the Senate, he served six years in FRANK J. CIANO home in Massachusetts, Richard Tisei will the State House of Representatives. Elected GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW help the Baker Administration get the job to the House at age 22, he was the young- done.” est Republican ever elected to the Legisla- DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS Speaking to a roomful of supporters, Tisei ture and he is the longest serving legisla- CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. declared, “I’ve known Charlie for more than tor in the Republican delegation. 20 years, and I strongly believe with all my A resident of Wakefield, Tisei represents 617-354-9400 heart that he’s the very best hope for the the Middlesex and Essex district, which Si Parla Italiano future of the Commonwealth. He’s the right includes Malden, Melrose, Reading, 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 person at the right time to get us out of this Stoneham, Wakefield and Lynnfield.

Sheriff’s Department Public Affairs Program Join Saint Anthony Society Airs 100th Episode, Expands to Chelsea & Winthrop in supporting the the Department. The show also acts as one Saint Anthony Shrine - Arch Street Baby Center of the conduits through which Sheriff Cabral’s external mission to promote public safety and crime prevention is dissemi-

nated. Each month the Arch Street Baby Center provides Initially airing in a half-hour format on assistance to over 900 families and children. During June 1st, 2006, the show commenced with this Christmas Season help us spread the joys of the Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral hosting Marie holiday to those much less fortunate than us. St. Fleur, State Representative of the 5th Suffolk District. Since that time, the Com- mon Ground show has also been co-hosted Donation of the following baby items: Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral with Boston by the Department’s Chief of External Af- Police Commissioner Ed Davis during a fairs and Communications Steve Tompkins, diapers, baby wipes, creams & lotions taping of Sheriff Cabral’s public affairs and guests have included some of the di- cable program, Common Ground. The verse denizens of Suffolk County, including baby food, formula & cereals program’s broadcast area has recently been Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis; Su- expanded to include Chelsea and Winthrop perintendent of Boston Public Schools Bottles, pacifiers & teething rings and extended to an hour-long format. Carolyn Johnson; numerous Suffolk County The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department city and state officials from Chelsea, recently observed a milestone in achieve- Winthrop and Revere as well as Boston; rep- ment with the 100th episode broadcast of it’s resentatives from several of Suffolk Donations can be dropped off at public affairs television show, Common County’s community groups, organizations 6DLQW$QWKRQ\·V&OXE Ground. and institutions; a host of Suffolk County 203 Endicott Street - North End Produced by the External Affairs Division Sheriff’s Department staff members, both of the Sheriff’s Department, Common Ground custody and non-custody; and many others. For more information call Jerry Moretti @ 617-723-8669 was created as a means to promote public Representing the most current and sig- awareness of the programming within and nificant changes to the program, Common operations of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Ground was recently expanded to an hour- Department while delivering on Sheriff long broadcast format, which allows for an Andrea J. Cabral’s commitment to increase the level of transparency of the functions of (Continued on Page 12) POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 11, 2009 Page 3

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GUEST EDITORIAL TOBIN, YOON, MENINO AND THE OFFICE OF MAYOR by Sal Giarratani Mayor Thomas Menino was recently elected to a fifth term. The first mayor ever elected five times by voters. Previously, Mayor Kevin White was elected four, serving as mayor from 1968 until 1984. Had he wished Al Natale and his big band performed at the annual Holiday Open House at to seek a fifth term at then age 54, he probably would the North End Branch Library on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Shown in Photo have won again. Mayor James Michael Curley also is vocalist Jim Bramante (left) with band leader Al Natale. was a 4-time mayor, first elected at age 40 in 1914 and last elected at age 71 in 1945. In between he was a mayor for one term in his 20s and one term in his 30s. He was an activist mayor, great orator and NICK’S FAMOUS DELI persistent candidate. He also lost three times for mayor, the last time in 1955 at age 81 when he still Welcomes Uncle Victor managed to garner over a 100 thousand votes in the preliminary election. Interestingly, after getting elected in 1914, the City Charter was changed to prevent mayors from running for re-election. In 1949, the City Charter once again let mayors run for re-election and the first mayor to do so was Mayor John B. Hynes in 1955. I say all this before bringing up two new reforms out there right now. City Councilor John Tobin has an ordinance that has been bottled up reportedly by Councilor Maureen Feeney, Chair of the Government Operations Com- mittee. Tobin would like to see an ordinance that changes mayoral succession. If Tobin’s legislation were successful, a mayor leaving in mid-term would be replaced by the City Clerk barred for running for Caleb Macaulay, Victor Catricala and the office in the next election. Currently, the City Dennis Hanton behind the counter at Victor Catricala in front of Nick’s Famous Council President gets to become Acting mayor as was Nick’s Famous Deli, getting ready to serve Deli located at 66 Cross Street, North End. the case for Menino in 1993 when Mayor Flynn left up great sandwiches. (Photos by Post-Gazette staff photographer) for the Vatican. Outgoing City Councilor Sam Yoon also has an ordi- The Varano (Rodney Dangerfield’s Smash hit), Famous nance creating term limits for future mayors. A mayor Group’s latest Cubano (Mike Lowell’s Home Run) and a would get only one extra term under this proposal. venture Nick’s sandwich tying the family back to their Long-term mayors could no longer happen. I think both Famous Deli Italian roots, the Famous Calabrese (thin these proposals shouldn’t have been bottled up in com- located at 66 sliced hot soppressata, sharp provolone, and mittee. The people of Boston deserve to have these Cross Street, roasted red peppers served on ciabatta proposals taken out of committee and let them go to a (North End), Bos- bread.) full up or down vote before the City Council. ton welcomes Walking into Nick’s Famous Deli, is like If both these proposals die at the end of this City Victor Catricala. going back in time. The wall is adorned with Council session, it is time for City Councilor John Victor is joining old fashion photos and news clipping from Tobin and others to re-double their efforts in long his nephew Nick Varano, who is the owner sports to entertainment. You will find needed reforms that make our city government much and operator of the deli. Victor formerly vintage photos of Nick’s family including more transparent and open to the people of Boston. of Victor’s in East Boston is bringing himself as a young boy surrounded by Perhaps, a return to pre-1949 City Charter rules his expertise in deli and hot dishes that family at the kitchen table. Try Nick’s makes good sense. As British Prime Minister Winston he once fashioned in many of his locations Famous Deli today, whatever you desire at Churchill once said, “The farther backward you can in East Boston. Nick’s Famous Deli is that moment, they will serve it up to you. look, the farther forward you can see.” one of a kind in the respect that it serves If you are looking for a catered affair, Politics will always be a part of government but only tasty deli style sandwiches famously known Nick’s Famous Deli will be happy to supply as long as it serves the people. Government is our in New York City. A few favorites include your needs. For more information log business. It is up to us to add our voices into the mix. the Famous Pastrami sandwich (Don onto www.nicksfamousdeli.com or call Stop bottling up good measures in Committee and give Rickle’s Favorite) Famous Corned Beef 617-391-0050. the people a chance to be heard. SANTA SKATE & TOY DRIVE The North End Columbus Skating Rink, Commercial ing by DJ Virgil and Day Committee will hold Street, North End, Boston. NEMPAC. their 2nd annual Santa • Free ice rental for each • Photo with Santa Noon to Skate & Toy Drive on Satur- unwrapped toy for a child 1:30 p.m. day, December 12 from Noon 1-13 years old. • Cookies, cakes, candies, to 4:00 p.m. at the Steriti • Holiday music and carol- coffee and cider. R.J. Antonelli and Company Incorporated Accountants and Auditors Boston Business Journal Top 50 Firms – 2004/2005 Corporations • Trusts • Estates • Individuals • Computer Services • Financial Planning Buying and Selling Businesses • I.R.S. and D.O.R. Representation • Federal and State Taxes 331 Montvale Avenue Rocco J. Antonelli, C.P.A. Citizens Bank Bldg. @I-93 Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, 781-937-9300 Woburn, MA 01801 A The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Since 1948 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 11, 2009 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING with Ben Doherty OUT LOUD by Sal Giarratani UNEMPLOYMENT GETTING BETTER Crosstown at Crossroads? Unemployment dropped the most in five years. peaked at $15.49 in August Recent financial news on and Boston Medical Center 0.2% from 10.2% to 10% and President Obama said he and now trades at $12/ Crosstown has not appeared but this didn’t happen. It the dollar rose, and the will unveil a package this share. Vanda’s psychotic positive. The Boston Herald might have just been the month of November rose week that will jump start agent Fanapt had lost the recently stated, “Crosstown timing and the timing hasn’t 6% for the 6th month in a hiring. attention of the market and Center, one of the Menino’s gotten any better recently. row. The economy has GM and Toyota introduced investors stopped looking, administration’s pet projects My hope is to resurrect turned around much faster all electric vehicles at its Los thinking the stock had no to enhance a gritty sec- some semblance of the old than expected. The gauge of Angeles show. The GM Volt chance, when it happened. tion of Roxbury, keeps get- Lower Roxbury that I grew up future home sales rose for car has a battery that will Back in 2008, the FDA had ting bad reviews on its fi- in which was working-class a ninth straight month last 40 miles at full-charge. asked for more safety data nances.” I remember when and close-knit. By the way, suggesting slow but steady It expects to make 10,000 on a hand to hand trial the project plans were un- the neighborhood was never economic growth. Gold and Volts in 2011. GM has against another drug. The veiled ten years ago and as “gritty” to quote the Herald copper reported new highs lithium ion batteries from stock cratered, falling below a former resident of lower story. I hope the Hampton with gold @ 1,199.10/oz., and South Korea’s LLG Chem $1/share but the company Roxbury back in the 50s Inn and restaurants in oil rising $1.09 to $78.37/ for assembly engine that refiled their application and and 60s, I wanted this Crosstown Center succeed bll., as auto sales edged up serves as a generator to addressed its concerns and project to succeed and I and grow. I also hope that driven by a 46% surge by keep the battery from run- Fanapt got full approval. The hoped it would lead to rede- private developers will come Korea’s Hyundai, while Ford ning down. It takes 3-4 hours stock appreciated 900%. velopment of all the other in and add to the story of my and Chrysler sales dropped to charge with a 110 volt Vanda has a partnership empty parcels along the old neighborhood. Melnea 25% and GM’s sales fell charge and 1-2 with a 220 with Novartis. The street Melnea Cass Boulevard Cass Boulevard has so much 2% and Toyota sales rose volt charger. Nissans all also missed Human Ge- stretch from Tremont Street potential. It is a shame to 3%. Factory orders kept grow- electric Leaf slated to go on nome Sciences and partner to Mass. Ave. see things remain vacant for ing in November, but at sale in 2010, is designed to Glaxo-Smith Klines positive I had hoped that the Cross- so long. a slower pace, suggesting drive up to 100 miles, but phase for their lupus drug town Center would be the Especially as someone slow but steady growth. The unlike the Volt, it has no gas Benlystra. Hope for a lupus anchor for all kinds of retail, from the area, I remember $8,000 tax credit on new engine, at all. It will lease drug faded when trials of restaurants and residential those plans for the South- homes has been extended the batteries for eight years Rituxan from a partnership units that would live up to west Expressway that would and expanded and helped so consumers won’t have to between Roches Genertech the memory of community have cut right through the sales index by 3.7% for buy batteries. Toyota has a and Biogen Idec failed in leaders such as Melnea Lower Roxbury. My neighbor- a 4th month of increases, plug-in Prius. It drives up to 2008. Human Genome was Cass herself. hood got WestEndized by a signaling growth. Pending 12 miles on a charge, but below $1 in May, after posi- To date, not much has project that never came to sales of homes rose 19.9% then a gas engine kicks in. tive data in July. Human happened as can be seen by be. Melnea Cass Boulevard in September in the North- GM will sell the Volt for Genomes shares were up the endless empty parcels. can be the catalyst for even east, 11.6 in the Midwest $40,000, but U.S. buyers will 700% to $28/share. It’s Boston Water and Sewer has more development near that and 5.4% in the South, but get a $7,500 rebate for a partnered 50/50 with Glaxo. replaced the Stride Rite/ boulevard too. Western sales fell 11.2%. green car tax break, putting Another stock Targecept Green Shoe factory but that Crosstown Center is too ISM’s figure disappointed the price closer to $32,500. which does research on neu- site doesn’t have any con- important an idea to fail. analysts but details were That’s 10,000 more than ronal nicotine receptors in nection to the nearby com- Melnea Cass Boulevard generally positive. In all 12 Toyota’s Prius. A lot of cus- the brain, the same recep- munity. Originally, the hope should be a road offering of 18 industries reported tomer feedback will be tors which nicotine has its by Mayor Menino appeared hope for better days rather growth. The job gauge needed to see how and when effects. Targacept’s shares to be a medical link between than one paved in lost fell to 50.8 from October’s customers charge vehicles. were up 650% on positive the Longwood Medical Area dreams. 53.1, signaling higher fac- They all expect the market Phase II results for its de- tory employment, but Octo- for electric vehicles to be pression drug TC-5214. The ber’s factory jobs fell by smaller, so time will tell if drug is for patients who need 61,000 their 23rd straight those vehicles make it or another drug to augment North End/Waterfront decline, Labor said. The not. the first. They had some set- market is looking ahead to Biogen Idec moved higher backs but the latest were Neighborhood Council inflation and higher rates. Friday on an offer to buy twice as good as any drug On Friday, the Dow and the Facet Biotech for $17.50/ ever seen for depression MONTHLY MEETING S&P 500 climbed 1.2% each share. This represents a augmentation. The street The North End/Waterfront Council Monthly Meet- as the industrial reached premium of 25% to Facets became cautious as other ing will be held on Monday, December 14, 2009 at a new closing high for closing price, and nearly drugs like PMZ never 7:00 PM at the Nazzaro Community Center located the year. Volume rose on the doubles Facet’s stock price worked, but there are many at 30 N. Bennet Street, North End, Boston, Massa- NASDAQ. According to the on September 2nd, when new drugs hitting the mar- chusetts. All are encouraged to attend. Labor Department data out Biogen made its original ketplace with good results. Friday employers cut pay- offer. It can be a hazard- Merke has a long history in rolls by the smallest amount ous business trying to pre- vaccines and worth watching since the Recession and that dict the winners in the high- for several new drugs, but job gains may be just around risk high-stakes world of it’s too soon to know if the NORTH END the corner. Non-farm pay- biopharma. One missed tar- vaccines will work or how rolls weren’t nearly as bad get in a clinical trial or one well it will sell. as previously thought or it delay of the FDA can send a seems that employees can’t company’s shares into the It’s time to call your PRINTING extract more from a shrink- tank. But on the flip side, financial advisor or call me 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 ing work force. 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POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 11, 2009 Page 5 Rebuild My Church by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Leonard Church and the es- sential place it occupies in the hearts of its parishioners and the historic fabric of the North End. The project involves the repair and res- toration of the stained glass windows, dome and interior of the church; postponing this work runs the risk of increased cost and further deterioration. It is hoped that the out- standing generosity of Al Natale will inspire others who love Saint Leonard Church to support the renovation initia- tive. In the words of Fr. Anto- nio, no donation is too small while at the same time those Al Natale (left) and Father Antonio (right). who have been blessed with It was in the summer of Maurice, patron of Saint good fortune are encouraged 1206 that Francis Bernar- Leonard Parish, located on to come forward to help defray the overwhelming cost of the done, who the world now the Prince Street facade of knows as Saint Francis of the church, after years of de- renovation. Donations may be sent to: Assisi, knelt before a life size terioration has been wonder- Saint Leonard Parish icon of Jesus on the Cross in fully restored. the Church of San Damiano Extensive work is planned 14 North Bennet Street and heard Jesus speaking to repair and restore the mag- Boston, MA 02113 Telephone: 617-523-2110 to him from the Cross: “Go, nificent stained glass win- Francis, and repair my dows of the church. The work house, which as you can see, has begun with the removal is falling into ruin.” Francis of the rose window in order taking the words literally to repair the casement and gathered his friends and set reverse years of deterioration about restoring the decrepit to the window itself. The win- old church. Then they went dow will be reinstalled early out and began restoring in 2010. other church buildings in the Security cameras have re- vicinity of Assisi that were in cently been installed at con- need of repair. Only gradually siderable expense in both did Francis realize that “re- Saint Leonard and Sacred build my church” meant to Heart Churches enabling reform the institution, to both churches once again to rebuild it by witnessing to the be reopened throughout the truth of the faith and calling day. people to renewed faithful- Finally, the famed St. ness to Christ and commit- Leonard Peace Garden is ment to His mission. undergoing a complete reno- As Francis and his friends vation and reconstruc- set about the practical task tion. Thanks to a generous of restoring the old church of gift of Albert Natale, former San Damiano, St. Leonard resident of the North End Church in Boston’s North and an active patron of Saint End under the direction of its Leonard’s, a cement ramp Franciscan Pastor Fr. Anto- is being constructed that will nio Nardoianni over the last provide handicapped accessi- several months has been in bility to the church as well as the midst of a series of reno- the offices and gift shop of the vations parish. Most recently completed The old brick planters as was an extensive cleaning well as the cement pathway and re-pointing of the brick have been removed to be re- work to the facade of the placed by a wide brick walk- building. Re-discovered were way; new sod has been added beautiful differences in the to the garden enhancing the color of bricks used in the beauty of this green, essen- exterior of the Church which tial and irreplaceable oasis of had been obscured by the the North End. buildup of decades of grime This is only the beginning and smoke present in the city of a wider restoration project atmosphere. In addition, the that must be continued in statue of Saint Leonard of Port order to preserve Saint

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LA MALE NOTTE (The Bad Night) PART IV East Boston Teacher Posts Project by Peter Vitale Request for Classroom Resources at (Photo contributed by Professor Larry DiStasi) As an Italian American, I who needed to build momen- DonorsChoose.org witnessed early on that the tum heading into a contest Generous donors have fully funded a project request for heartbeat of the Italian com- against a popular Mafia pros- classroom materials submitted by Ms. Reid, a 9th grade munity is found in century ecutor, Republican and teacher at East Boston High School in East Boston, Massa- old traditions like La Befana, fellow New Yorker named chusetts, the online education charity DonorsChoose.org the Vendemmia, and the Thomas Dewey. Roosevelt announced recently. The project is titled “Calculating the festivals of the saints. Its’ needed success on the Eu- Correct Answer” and it will provide applied sciences re- life’s blood can be found in ropean and Pacific battle- sources and experiences for 80 students. Two generous the hundreds of provincial fields but he also needed the donors contributed $141 in total to the project, which was dialects that still vibrantly Italian vote particularly in matched with funds from a DonorsChoose.org grant from live today in Italian-Ameri- the congested Northeast. He the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. can households. Yet during wanted the country unified Ms. Reid is among tens of thousands of teachers across World War II, coupled with as he entered the final the country who are turning to DonorsChoose.org to get these evacuation and in- phases of the campaign. At the learning materials they and their students need. ternment policies, the gov- the close of elections on “Too often teachers lack critical resources in their class- ernment campaigned to all November 8, 1944, Roosevelt rooms—and in many instances they spend their own money Americans to “stop speaking would win New York and trying to provide for their students,” said Charles Best, the enemy’s language. Speak American.” defeat Dewey by collecting 432 electoral founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org. “Unfortunately, even The policy was an affront to the concept of votes overall and with a 7% margin in the hundreds of dollars out of pocket each year doesn’t neces- the “melting pot”. Somehow the speaking of national popular vote. The Italian-American sarily cover the costs of what’s needed. That’s where con- one’s native tongue was equated with dis- community had forgiven him and had dem- cerned citizens come in; anyone, regardless of means, can loyalty. The message was to be patriotic, one onstrated their repudiation of Fascism once donate directly to project requests like Ms. Reid’s at must not utter a language spoken by Hitler, again. DonorsChoose.org.” Mussolini or Tojo. Unlike the American Na- It would be another 56 years before the Donations go twice as far for many of the project requests vajo Indians who assisted in the war effort country would acknowledge the violation of posted at DonorsChoose.org, including Ms. Reid’s. by the use of their language, generations of civil rights of the Italian community for DonorsChpose.org received a $4.1 million grant from the Italian-Americans were discouraged to com- what happened in World War II. In the Gates Foundation in 2008 to support teachers who aim to municate in their original tongue and pur- autumn of 2000, the country’s leaders promote college-readiness among students in high-need sue their traditions for many years after the admitted to these survivors and witnesses urban and rural public schools. war was over. that the government bore responsibility for As Ms. Reid wrote in the project, “My project needs 21 The epilogue to the policy of wartime in- the treatment of resident aliens of Italian scientific calculators would complete the student team kits ternment and evacuation concerns the descent and Italian Americans by passing and help the students when working on their projects. These most important driver of our society — poli- the Torricelli Bill S1909 and a House ver- calculators will make it possible for my students to take tics. It was political pressure against the sion, HR2442. President Clinton signed the our lessons one step further and develop projects that in- personal ambitions of one individual that legislation into Public Law 106-451 on corporate the implementation of these calculators and brought about an end to persecution policy November 7, 2000. broaden their experiences with mathematics in the real during a historical period of hysteria. As Professor Lawrence DiStasi concluded world.” early as the spring of 1942, President in his comprehensive study “Una Storia In addition to Ms. Reid’s project, there are currently six Roosevelt lobbied by civilian and govern- Segreta”, “it is time America realized what project requests in East Boston posted at DonorsChoose.org ment personnel realized the fallacy of a is fundamental to its creed: to condemn one and in need of funding. They can be found by using policy designed to segregate the masses of us on the basis of our origins, national or DonorsChoose.org’s search tool at: www.donorschoose.org/ during a time of war. Considerable person- otherwise, is to condemn us all.” donors/search.html. nel and infrastructure would be needed to The Italian-American community should Individual donors can contribute any dollar amount to register, track, capture and transport thou- once again take time to remember the sac- these and thousands of other projects nationwide at sands of internees and evacuees. Camps rifices and contributions it has made in this DonorsChoose.org. Once a project is completely funded, a and prisons would need to be built and main- regard and remind everyone that govern- team at DonorsChoose.org will purchase the requested tained. An entire bureaucracy would need ment policies based upon racial or religious materials and send them to the teacher. All donors will to be created to oversee all of the functions origin should be condemned whenever and receive photos of the project taking place, a thank-you let- related to an effort that would only under- wherever possible. mine the total war effort. I give my profound thanks to Professor (Continued on Page 13) Additionally, the presidential elections DiStasi for his informational and pictorial were on the political horizon. Roosevelt contributions for this article. was a sickly yet popular wartime incumbent Peter Vitale 14th Annual Taste of Eastie East Boston Main Streets food and fun will highlight to Mediterranean, Chinese, will host the 14th Annual this wonderful evening. Over Italian and American. Tick- ‘Tis The Season! Ho! Ho! Ho! Taste of Eastie at the Hilton 25 local restaurants will ets can be purchased at Boston Logan Airport on showcase their delicious Sovereign Bank, 2 Meridian Merry Christmas Tuesday evening January cuisine from South and Street, MP&CO, 146 Maver- 12th 2010. Entertainment, Central American favorites ick Street or at the Cham- ber office, 296 Bennington St. Agrippina DiMineo Benefit Society Street. Tickets are also th available by calling the East 15 Annual Boston Main Streets office at 617-561-1044. Christmas Program for Taste of Eastie tickets th make a great gift for the North End Children 39 Annual holidays so call now! SANTA CLAUS IS COMING WITH GIFTS 2009 FOR ALL THE NICE BOYS & GIRLS. EAST BOSTON On Sunday, December 13th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2009 - 1:00 P.M. AVAILABLE 2/1/10! 2 bedroom - $960/month at St. Agrippina’s Chapel at 459 Hanover Street 247 Bennington Street, #2 PLEASE PAGE ALEX ★ All who wish to attend please call 617-363-2678 between 781-226-1235 now and December 6th. To confirm you must DISPONIBLE 2/1/10! supply your child’s name, age, gender, address and phone 2 Dormitorios - $960/month number so that we can report to Santa’s elves. 247 Bennington Street, #2 ★ Please, you must confirm no later than December 6th. POR FAVOR PAGE ALEX 781-226-1235 All children 10 and under will receive a picture with Santa and a gift. Children must be present & accompanied by an adult. Also: Face Painting, Balloons, Characters, Gift Bags. Vazza Please bring a Camera! Funeral Homes ★ Saint Agrippina’s Christmas Program is for North End 262 Beach St., Revere Residents Only. SEE SANTA CLAUS ARRIVE AT NORTH END PARK 781-284-1127 BY HELICOPTER AT 1:00 P.M. Don’t miss seeing “Santa Claus” 11 Henry St., E. Boston In case of bad weather, Parade will be held the next Sunday, December 20th IN ASSOCIATION WITH 617-567-0955 “VIVA ST. AGRIPPINA” The Nazzaro Center • North End Against Drugs • Louis R. Vazza - Mark A. Tauro Just a Merry Good Time Mayor’s Offi ce of Arts, Tourism and Special Events Funeral Directors Merry Christmas www.vazzafunerals.com God Bless America POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 11, 2009 Page 7 Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It The city has to mas 15 days away, residents ZUMIX kids have given put a stop to of East Boston are urged to many striking performances bottle collec- shop their hometown and during the years, and the FSM & CSNA Present tors who walk support the local merchants organization has directed in the middle ... Eastie is a fun place to East Boston youths towards of the streets with shopping live at this time of year. Or- the fine arts of music, and Christmas Caroling carriages filled over their ganizations like the East dancing ... Michele McPhee, from Ortigia, Siracusa heads with soda cans, Boston Chamber, East Bos- WTKK radio talk show host bottles and junk. These ton Main Streets, East Bos- lit into former Arkansas gov- inconsiderates are going to ton Kiwanis, among many ernor Mike Huckabee, who cause a tragic accident others organize events for pardoned the prisoner that eventually. Probably sooner the children, the Christmas killed four police officers. than later. A driver in the Trolley comes to town, and The man he pardoned was a Day Square area complained in fact was here last Sunday murderer, and Huckabee last week because he had to entertaining the kids, Eastie found it fit to put the killer swerve, and risk hitting a people are generous with back on the street allow- car in order to avoid a woman donations for the needy ... ing him to continue his kill- pushing a cart in the middle Boston Public Works re- ing spree! We need legisla- of the street. Also, now that ceived four outraged calls of tion taking the power to the streets will no longer be street lights being out on pardon away from governors cleaned by the city for the Meridian street in the Cen- and presidents ... The Bishop winter, trash invaders will tral Square area, and the of Rhode Island refused to add mega messes along the Bennington street area give Congressman Patrick streets, transforming East during the Thanksgiving Kennedy Communion be- Boston into a mess. If resi- holiday week ... A 50 year old cause of his stand on abor- dents are vigilant on trash East Boston man was tion. This is where church day, they can discourage charged with allegedly swip- and state should separate. junk collectors from rum- ing more than a dozen The Bishop was wrong deny- To be held on Friday, December 18, 2009 at 7:00PM at maging through their trash checks from the Holy Rosary ing Kennedy the rights of the the Malden Catholic HS Auditorium, 99 Crystal Street ... Finally the Boston City Church where he had been church. Kennedy is entitled Malden, Massachusetts. To order tickets please call 781- Council will hold a public hired to do Masonry work to his views on abortion, 461-9950. hearing on December 10th on the building ... ZUMIX, Art however this being a sub- Enjoy this unique evening of Sicilian Christmas carols. for mayoral term limits. Dis- Center is nearing comple- ject in any other religion, An evening of Christmas magic Italian style. trict Councilor Maureen tion and is set to open later Patrick would be out, and the All proceeds to benefit the flood victims in Messina, Italy. Feeney was stalling the pro- this month. ZUMIX, a non- matter done and over with! cedures for a long time! No profit organization has been ... Christmas edition coming one should linger in office thriving since they opened out December 25th ... Till then, indefinitely! ... With Christ- some fifteen years ago. The happy shopping! East Boston Chamber of Commerce Holiday Happenings ... Seasons Greetings from the Body and the Courtyard by uting donation jars to local East Boston Chamber! This is Marriott), from 5:30PM – merchants, so watch out for a busy month, so we would like 7:30PM, this event is open to them. Contributions go to- to fill you in on what we are Chamber members, as well ward a fund used by the doing to make the neigh- as any of the following parties, Chamber for annual holiday borhood a bit brighter for the along with their families: festivities throughout our holidays… those who are in need of af- neighborhood including Similarly as we have done fordable office or storage lighting in the squares, each year following our par- space with flexible terms; Santa parades, and other ticipation in the Mayor entrepreneurs, service-in- decorations and activities. Menino’s Annual Macy’s Trol- dustry professionals, and art- This year a portion of the ley Tour, the Chamber is ists; existing home-based proceeds collected will go to- hosting a Santa Claus & business owners; other wards purchasing food items Friends Parade on Sunday, small- and mid-sized busi- for some of our East Boston December 13, departing Con- ness owners; any group or food pantries, so please be dor Street at 3:00PM, rolling individual in need of office, generous! through the streets of East storage, or other commercial Finally, thanks to a very Boston, and arriving at Ori- space, built-to-suit. Property generous donation by Suffolk ent Heights Square at ap- management will be on hand Downs to the East Boston proximately 5:00PM for a to discuss your needs and of- Chamber and the East Bos- tree-lighting ceremony. Be on fer site tours. Music, refresh- ton community, our neighbor- the lookout for Santa — full ments, and cash bar will be hood will have 100 beautiful parade route can be picked available … and parents are Christmas wreaths hung on up at the Chamber office or encouraged to bring along its light poles. Red bows are emailed to you by request. their young ones for fun holi- being purchased through last East Boston families are wel- day entertainment including year’s donations to the come to join us in Orient an Elf storyteller, face Chamber’s donation jar drive Heights, outside Ruggiero- painter, and even a visit from and will be put together by Mazzarella Memorial Home, Santa Claus! The event is several Chamber volunteers. starting at 4:30PM for music free to attend, though dona- Wreaths will be hung cour- and refreshments as we tions of canned or other non- tesy of Chamber President await the arrival of Santa perishable food items are en- Angelo Vigliotta, Jr., and his Claus! couraged and welcomed. Do- company Galaxy Electric. On Thursday, December nated items will be distrib- On behalf of the Chamber 17, the East Boston Chamber uted to East Boston food pan- Board of Directors, Execu- of Commerce in conjunction tries and other in-need orga- tive Director, and Member- with Bulgroup Properties is nizations. ship, may you enjoy a happy, hosting an Open House, So- The Chamber for the sec- healthy, and prosperous cial Networking Night, and ond year in a row is distrib- holiday season! Family Holiday Reception. Taking place at 175 McClellan Highway (located between Danilchuk Auto INCOME TAX PREPARATION • Financial Services • Professional Tax Consultant SERVICES • Personal & Business Italian Interpreter • Year Round Service Tour Guide O AX INANCIAL ERVICES Translations M.P. & C . T & F S Si eseguono GRACE PREVITE MAGOON, EA Pratiche Notarili Pensioni 617-569-0175 Call 617.820.8885 146 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA 02128 E-Mail [email protected] ESTABLISHED IN 1938 e-mail: [email protected] Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 11, 2009 NEAD Community Awards, Medalist Dinner “Extraordinary” Story and Photos by Bob DeCristoforo as our Corporate sponsor, the Museum of Science. The Pharmacy, Hillside Press, now in its 21st year. Award Ceremony concluded Hanover Wines and Spirits, The Michelina and Ray- with the presentation of the the Musto Family, Pam mond Costa Scholarship John Dexter ‘UnSung Hero’ Donnaruma, Ausonia Coun- 2009-2010 Medalists Pre- Award to Jeremy Sarzana by cil Knights of Columbus sentation was presented to NEAD Board members 1513, Camdele Construction Paul Bruno, Sal Firicano, Laurie D’Elia and Carl Company, PAL Billy Stod- Justin Amoroso, Tia Bevi- Ameno and a Final Blessing dard, and to all who donated lacqua, Jordyn Amoroso, by Father Antonio. Raffle Prizes. Yes, it really is Nevaeh Nicole Boucher, Hel- Special “Thank You” to “All About Family”! ... Next ena Fountas, Carly Heffer- NSTAR, Donato Frattaroli, Year’s Date, Saturday, No- man, Nicholas Mustacchio, and A Taste of the North End, vember 20, 2010. Colman Shea, and Peter the Puopolo, and Sciaba Shea. They thanked the do- Families, to Board members North End VFW Post 144 nors … the Lane Family, the Officer Ted Boyle, BPD, Fabbo Family, Domenic Piso, Michael Giannasoli, and You, always know it’s go- Raymond Costa Scholarship Barbara Maldero, St. Rosina Fabbo, to Al Vilar and ing to be a success, but you Medalist Presentation was a Damien Society, Victor Karen D’Amico, Joyce Papa, are nervous, no matter beautiful and emotional Passacantilli, Sam Viscione, Michele Morgan, and Chris- what! Walking into Joe event. After the ‘Posting of Lenny Gambale, Charlie tine Vraibel. To the Tecce Tecce’s Function Room on the Colors’ and the Star Coppola (Friends of the North Family, who made the cost Saturday evening, Novem- Spangle Banner, we had a End), the Knights of Colum- per ticket very affordable, so ber 21, 2009 my nervous- Moment of Silence for all our bus Ausonia Council 1513, that families could attend. ness was quickly put to rest Veterans, who had passed the Boston Police Activities To the DeCristoforo Family, (a little). First thing I noticed on. The VFW Commander, League (PAL), NEAD, as well LaCapella Suites, Industrial was the flowers at every Bob Caggiano, presented as a very generous Anony- Credit Union, Catherine table, compliments of NEAD NEAD with a $1000 dona- mous Donor. Keegan, H.R. Hatch Insur- Jeremy Sarzana received Board member George tion. “Special Appreciations I had the pleasure to an- ance Company, Green Cross John Dexter Unsung Award Hadaya. The Ad Book Pro- Awards” to Father Antonio, nounce that Rose Toscano grams were in place, John OFM, and Father Claude and Barbara Maldero, on be- Romano was all set with the OFM in this the ‘Year of the half of the North End. table check list. The room Priests, and we said ‘Thank Younger Seniors presented was ready, and so were we! You’ to retiring NEAD Board us with a check for $1,000 The North End VFW Post members Ilene Gladstone, to begin the 2010-2011 144 members were getting Lorraine LaColla and Jayme School year Scholarship ready to present the Flag, Periera. The NSTAR Busi- Drive, and that another just like they do every year. ness Award officially became Anonymous Donor had also The 12th Annual North End the Walter Salvi NSTAR presented us with a check Against Drugs Community Business Award in honor of for $1,000, and will do so for Award Dinner was under- Walter Salvi, who created the next’s ten years, for the way. The Michelina and our partnership with NSTAR Scholarship Fund. Anyone interested in donating to the Scholarship Fund should contact me, Bob DeCristo- foro, or any member of the John N. Romano received Maria Cabrera received NEAD Board. Our goal is to Andy Puopolo Youth Award President’s Award present $10,000 in Scholar- ships each year. Donations are accepted all year long. The Community Awards Honorees were introduced and presented by many of our Board members. Here comes the emotional part. I had the opportunity to introduce the Anthony Morella “Good Guy” Award, the Andy Puopolo Youth Award, the Emily Pugliano Public Servant Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship Medalists Award, and the Barbara Anne DeCristoforo Senior Award, named in honor of Louis Strazzullo received my Mom. It wasn’t easy. Lia Tota received Fred Anthony Morella “Good John Romano presented the Carangelo Award Guy” Award Good Guy Award to Louis Strazzullo. Laurie D’Elia, along with members of the Puopolo Family, presented the Youth Award to John N. Romano, and she presented the Senior Award to Phyllis Vitti. I had the honor of pre- senting Area A Police Cap- tain Bernie O’Rourke and Sergeant Tom Lima the Pub- lic Servant Award. Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis attended to offer his Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship Donors own personal congratula- tions to these two fine men. NEAD Board member Mary Phyllis Vitti received Bar- Al Natale received Alum- Wright of the North End bara DeCristoforo Award nus Award Health Center, Walter Salvi, and NSTAR Liaison Dan MacGillivray presented Joe and Fred Giangregorio of the Green Cross Pharmacy the Walter Salvi NSTAR Busi- ness Award. Cathy Carangelo, and John Romano presented the Fred Carangelo Organi- zation Award to Director Lia Tota, who accepted on behalf of the North End-West End ABCD Service Center, and Police Commissioner Ed Davis (center) congratulates then John presented the Captain Bernie O’Rourke (left) and Sargeant Tom Lima, Alumnus Award to Al Natale. (right) upon receiving the Emily Pugliano Public Servant I presented the President’s Joe and Fred Giangregorio owners of Green Cross Phar- Award. Award to Maria Cabrera of macy received the Walter Salvi NSTAR Business Award. POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 11, 2009 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

cember 16, at 8 p.m., Boston indeed. Pops Conductor Keith One thing I now know for Lockhart will lead the 26th sure — if you buy or are annual “A Company Christ- given a poinsettia for the mas at Pops,” one of the holidays, it most likely origi- BSO’s most important an- nated at the Ecke Ranch as nual fundraising events. a cutting. Grammy award-winner According to Paul Ecke III, Debby Boone will headline a our gracious host during our list of special guests that visit, more than 80% of all includes film and Broadway flowering poinsettias in the actor Frank Langella, who world at the time got their will narrate “A Visit from start at the Ecke Ranch. St. Nicholas,” and the latest Their production facilities incarnation of the famous a spanned over 40 acres of Partners Home Care volun- cappella group, The Swingle greenhouses. “Celebration of Hope” ben- teers Sandy Baker of Singers. Mr. Ecke told us that each efit dinner committee Marshfield, left, and Laura This year’s holiday fund- year they shipped several member Kathy Markell of Roberts of Milton. raiser already has raised million vegetative cuttings Milton, left, and Danielle Nancie and Micael Cham- (Photo by more than $900,000 to ben- to growers in more than 50 Degnan of Canton. berlain enjoy the “Cele- Roger Farrington) bration of Hope” benefit efit the Boston Symphony countries, and they provided (Photo by dinner. (Photo by and Boston Pops orchestras, ver Fox Motorcoaches will thousands of potted flower- Roger Farrington) Roger Farrington) and represents support provide buses to transport ing plants for Christmas to from nearly 100 New En- the children from the wholesalers and retail florist poisonous is false, the Paul We share three more pho- gland companies. “A Com- Fairmont Copley Plaza to outlets. Ecke Ranch emphasizes tos from the Partners Home pany Christmas at Pops” is Symphony Hall. The plant we know today that they are not intended Care and Partners Hospice part of the Holiday Pops sea- A limited number of tick- as the poinsettia has a long for human or animal con- festive “Celebration of Hope” son, which is continuing ets are available for public and interesting history. The sumption. Certain individu- benefit dinner at the Boston through December 27, at sale online at www.boston fact is, that the lovely plant als may even experience an Harbor Hotel, which was fea- Symphony Hall. pops.org. Single ticket ad- many of us place in our allergic reaction to them. tured in last week’s “The William F. Achtmeyer and mission is at 7:30 p.m. and homes during the holidays In 1992 the poinsettia Socially Set …” column. Richard F. Connolly, Jr. are includes only the concert. was once used as a fever was included on the list of The event, “Courageous the event chairs for this While available, tickets may medicine. houseplants most helpful Voices of Home Care and year’s “A Company Christ- also be purchased by phone Native to Central America, in removing pollutants from Hospice,” celebrated innova- mas at Pops.” at Sym-phonyCharge at 617- the poinsettia may have re- indoor air. So, not only is it tive programs and compas- Building on a beloved 26- 266-1200 or 888-266-1200. mained merely a regional a safe and beautiful addition sionately skilled clinicians year tradition, 200 young- All Holiday Pops patrons, re- plant had it not been for to your holiday décor, it can who help enhance the qual- sters from children’s service gardless of age, must have a the efforts of Joel Roberts even help keep your indoor ity of life for people coping organizations throughout ticket. Poinsett (1779-1851). The air clean. with chronic and life-limit- greater Boston will be in- ……. We remind our read- son of a French physician, By an Act of Congress, ing illness by delivering care vited as special guests to this ers about the “2010 Boston Mr. Poinsett was appointed December 12 has been de- in the comfort and security year’s event. The children’s Flower & Garden Show” as the first United States clared as “National Poinset- of home. program begins at the which will blossom anew Ambassador to Mexico (1825- tia Day.” The date marks the For information about Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel with the theme, “A Feast for 1829) by President Madison. death in 1851 of Joel Roberts Partners Home Care and in Boston. the Senses,” from March 24- While visiting the Taxco Poinsett. Partners Hospice upcoming Children will enjoy dinner, 28 at the Seaport World area in 1828, he became Enjoy! programs and events, call visits from Santa and cos- Trade Center in Boston. enchanted by the brilliant (Be sure to visit Hilda 781-290-4000 or visit tumed characters, and “The Gala Preview Party” red blooms he saw there. He Morrill’s gardening Web site, www.partnershomecare.org. goodie bags provided by a va- on Tuesday, March 23 kicks immediately sent some of www.bostongardens.com. ……. On Wednesday, De- riety of in-kind donors. Sil- off the Show on the eve of its the plants back to South In addition to events covered public opening. Several hor- Carolina, where he began and reported by the columnist, ticultural non-profit organi- propagating them and send- “The Socially Set” is compiled zations will benefit from ing them to friends and bo- from various other sources this fundraiser, which tanical gardens. such as news and press re- brings together hundreds Although the widespread leases, PRNewswire services, of garden enthusiasts for belief that poinsettias are etc.) an elegant first peek at the floral extravaganza. — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — We are delighted to offer two free tickets to the show, THE courtesy of Carolyn Weston, Flower Show Director. For an Johnny Christy opportunity to win the tick- ets, be sure to sign the Guest Book at your colum- nist’s gardening website, Orchestra www.bostongardens.com. For show updates, visit MUSIC FOR ALL www.thebostonflowershow.com. OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 ……. While on the subject Tom Sliney, left, General Manager of Dick’s Last Resort of flowers, this coming in Boston’s Quincy Market, recently presented a Saturday is “National Poin- donation check to CarePacks President Stephen Doyle settia Day.” representing the final amount of more than $7500.00 Lucky me! I’ve had the Mattéo Gallo that was raised by the staff at Dick’s through “Boston pleasure of visiting the Paul Salutes!,” an annual fundraising evening that featured Ecke Ranch in Encinitas, a complimentary buffet, beverages, entertainment by the California with members of o Appraisals Gregg Miller Group, a charity raffle and the live auction the Garden Writers Associa- of an American flag that had flown over both Iraq and tion, a very “social” group Sales & Rentals Afghanistan. The event was presented by Dick’s with the assistance of American Airlines, the Boston Herald, DIAMONDS • Samuel Adams beer and WRKO. Staffed entirely by ROLEX Real Estate volunteers, the nonprofit CarePacks provides soldiers ESTATE JEWELRY in Iraq and Afghanistan with essential supplies to help Bought & Sold improve their morale, mental health, quality of life, and 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. remind them they are remembered back home. (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 (Photo by R.J. Donovan) Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 11, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo NEMPAC CRAFT FAIR final seconds of regulation. In the D2A thriller Marshfield held off Maconomet 13-12. QB Steve Sousa had a touchdown, and threw what proved to be the game winner to SUGARLAND - GOLD AND Rodney’s self-penned humor Brendan Meehan, and then played some GREEN (CD) Mercury is reflected on “The Presents mighty defense to secure the victory. In D2 2009 has been a ‘sweet’ year Under the Tree (Better Be For Reading whipped Natick for the title. In D1A for Sugarland, both on tour Me).” The wonderful title Gloucester sank Bridgewater-Rayhnam and with record sales. There- track “Make It Christmas” 33-13, and it was Xaverian shutting down fore, it was an easy decision and ends with the beautiful Everett 29-0 for the D1 Championship. In the for Jennifer Nettles and “Presence of Love.” Excellent! Santa visits the North End early. Vocational School Superbowls Small School Kristian Bush to issue this MERRY KIDSMAS (CD) Championship Blackstone Valley defeated ten-track gem for their fans, Giantslayer/S1 Songs/ North Shore 21-20. Jim Bianchi had the titled Gold and Green, with Welk Music Group game winner, but Nick Barnicle’s intercep- half the songs penned by Merry Kidsmas is the brain tion with just two minutes to go was the win- Nettles and Bush, and five trust of The Song Trust, a col- ning play. In the Large School Champion- traditional Christmas songs. laboration of hits songwriters ship Pedro Martinez had two touchdowns and Their musical Christmas gift and artists based in Nash- Ryan Murphy had the game winner to lead to fans contains five new ville. Country music duo Lynn Tech past Southeastern 18-16 for the songs penned by Nettles and Joey+Rory, are members of Title. Bush. Included are, “City of The Song Trust, and Rory is COLLEGE BOARD Silver Dreams” about Christ- listed as writer, organizer and In hockey action double trouble for Harvard, mas in New York, the emo- co-producer of this album. beaten by Dartmouth 6-2, and Brown 4-1. tional “Coming Home,” the Contents have a dozen songs Vermont shutout Yale 1-0. On Friday in festive “Gold and Green,” the sung by everyday kids of all Hockey East action Blake Kessel had the wishful “Maybe Baby (New ages, ranging from humorous Peterlin Elves and Santa Romano game winner as UNH upended ULowell 2-1. Year’s Day),” and put a bow on to sensitive. Pick your favor- Freddura ‘crafting it’ at the NEMPAC Craft BC got 2 goals from Cam Atkinson and fresh- their gift of song with the ites from cuts, “Box of Rocks,” Fair at the Prado, as was NEMPAC President man Parker Milner had 23 saves to defeat pretty “Little Wood Guitar.” holiday favorite “Wudolph John Romano, and the Peterlin ‘Elves’, State UMass 3-1. Merrimack downed Northeast- Traditional holiday favorites (The Red Nose Reindeer),” the Representative Aaron Michlewitz and City ern 3-1. Warrior Justin Bonitatibus had a have, “Winter Wonderland,” emotional “Bring Him Home Councilor Sal LaMattina at the Mayor’s North goal and an assist. The Black Bears are growl- the catchy “Holly Jolly Christ- Santa” a 6-year-old girl ask- End Tree Lighting at the Prado, Ralph Z at ing again upping Providence 3-1. Gustav mas,” the humorous “Nuttin’ ing Santa to bring her dad his Harvard Square Pizzeria ‘Pinocchio’s’, Nyquist had two goals for victorious Maine. For Christmas,” plus “O Come, home for Christmas, plus the Umberto DeMarco at his new Caffe Graffiti Boston University came from behind to tie O Come, Emmanuel,” and the comedic “Even My Daddy & Ristorante on Cross Street, young Peter up Vermont 3-3. Corey Trivino had the third classic “Silent Night.” Put Sings,” Rory’s composition “A Lyons, home for Thanksgiving, Robert period tying goal. It was the Terriers fourth this one on Santa’s list! Christmas Story,” and the Carangelo Family, Matt ‘Internet’ Conti, all straight OT game. Good to see Patrick Cullity STRAIGHT NO CHASER - imaginary vision of “A Picture over the place and Santa Claus. back in action for Vermont. In the ECAC Yale CHRISTMAS CHEERS (CD) of Santa Claus.” That’s just HOLIDAY RECITAL upset #4 Quinnipiac 7-4. On Saturday night Atco-Atlantic the half of it, as the fun con- The North End Music and Performing Arts BU was the place to be, especially if you were Acappella group Straight No tinues with a new take on Center (NEMPAC) will hold their 2nd Annual from BC. The Eagles broke up a 1-1 two period Chaser is currently on a 50- “(All I Want For Christmas Is Holiday Recital on Friday, December 11 at tie, scoring three quick third period goals to city tour that began in Sep- My) Two Front Teeth,” the be- 7pm at the Old North Church. See and hear drop the Terriers 4-1. Carl Sneep, Edwin tember and brings the popu- lief of “Christmas Is,” followed ‘live’ what NEMPAC students have been Shea, Joe Whitney, and Brian Gibbons all lar group to Boston’s Berklee by the confirmation “I Still learning during the Fall and Winter months. scored for the now soaring Eagles. It was Performance Theater on De- Believe In You,” and the con- You will be pleased, and maybe surprised at pretty lively on Commonwealth Avenue af- cember 19th. The 10-mem- tent of “Santa’s Magic Christ- all the great work NEMPAC does all year. ter the game. BU honored its ‘BU Olympic 4’ ber group has released Christ- mas Bag.” A moving version NEAA CHRISTMAS PARADE, Mike Eruzione, Jack O’Callahan, Jim Craig, mas Cheers, a new full-length of “Little Drummer Boy” cre- ST. LEONARD’S CONCERT and Dave Skill now celebrating the 30th holiday album. Cheers fea- ates the true feel of Christ- DECEMBER 13TH Anniversary of the 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Gold tures a new batch of holiday mas, ending with every The 39th Annual North End Athletic Asso- Medal Team in a ceremony between the first classics reworked in Straight child’s question — “What’s In ciation Christmas Parade takes place this and second period of the game ... 30 years, No Chaser’s inventive and the Box.” Christmas songs for Sunday with the arrival of Santa Claus at hard to believe! ULowell stung UMASS with original style. SNC re-ener- kids of all ages … sung by the Andy Puopolo North End Park at 1pm. their second straight loss coming from behind gizes holiday classics as, “We kids of all ages! Sunday evening at 6pm St. Leonard’s Parish to beat the Minutemen 5-3. Dave Vallorani Three Kings of Orient Are,” CELTIC WOMAN - SONGS Christmas Concert featuring the English had the three goal Hat Trick for the River “Let It Snow,” the multi-lin- FROM THE HEART (CD) and Italian Choirs and St. John’s School Hawks. Maine kept Providence down defeat- gual “Donde Esta Santa EMI-Manhattan Children Choir takes place at Sacred Heart ing the Friars 3-1. The Black Bears are now Claus,” the tight harmonies Celtic Woman, an all-fe- Church. Following the Concert the Parish 8-7-1. Northeastern came home to beat continue with “I’ll Be Home male musical group, was con- Christmas Party takes place at St. John’s Merrimack 2-1. In the ECAC Quinnipiac lost for Christmas,” the popular ceived and assembled by School Hall. For information and tickets call its second straight falling to Brown 2-1. Tufts “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rein- David Downes, a former Mu- the Parish Office at 617-523-2110. improved to 4-2-1 defeating 4-3 in OT. deer,” the pretty “Holy Night,” sical Director of the Irish FRANK MARINELLA WORLD CUP SOCCER along with “God Rest Ye Merry stage show Riverdance. A Funeral Mass was celebrated for Frank On December 4th in Cape Town the Groups Gentlemen,” and “Jingle Downes recruited five Irish Marinella at St. Leonard’s Church on Mon- and first round schedules for the 2010 World Bells.” Added ‘gifts’ have per- female artists who had not day, December 7. He was an active member Cup Soccer Tournament were announced. formances of “The Christmas previously performed to- of St. Leonard’s Parish, a member of the Group A: France, Mexico, South Africa, Uru- Can-Can,” “Christmas Time gether: vocalists Chloë North End Sulmona Club, and a past Presi- guay. Group B: Argentina, Greece, Nigeria, Is Here,” the jazzy “Hey Agnew, Lynn Hilary, Lisa dent of the North End Athletic Association. South Korea, Group C: Algeria, England, Santa,” the Elvis-flavored Kelly and Alex Sharpe, plus EASTIE, BRIGHTON FALL IN Slovenia, UNITED STATES. Group D Austra- “Santa Claus Is Back In fiddler Máiréad Nesbitt. A sale HIGH SCHOOL SUPERBOWLS lia, Germany, Ghana, Serbia. Group E Town,” the tasty “Who Spiked of over 50 million albums Despite the results it was an impressive Cameroon, Denmark, Japan, Netherlands. the Egg Nog?” and their song worldwide, has labeled Celtic day for the Boston City Schools. Reaching the Group F: Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay, that scored more than 10 mil- Woman as one of the most Superbowl Finals is quite a feat, and all these Slovakia. Group G: Brazil, Ivory Coast, North lion views online, “The 12 commercially successful mu- kids and coaches must be commended on a Korea, Portugal. Group H Chile, Honduras, Days of Christmas. Fun al- sical acts in the world. job well done. At Bentley in D4 Whitter came Spain, Switzerland. The US and England bum and you won’t miss the Sample Celtic pleasure as the from behind to tip the East Boston Jets 14- Opener will be on June 12th in Rustenberg, instruments at all! popular, “Fields of Gold,” the 12. Jet scoring star was Troy Williams, who South Africa. South Africa is the host site. A RODNEY CARRINGTON - spiritual gem, “Amazing had both EB touchdowns. Nick Ferreira had creative teacher could create quite a class MAKE IT CHRISTMAS (CD) Grace,” along with Irish clas- the game winner for Whittier. The game curriculum around the World Cup! Capitol Nashville sics “Nil Se ‘n La,” “My Lagan marked the final chapter for Jet Coach John TIDBITS Stand-up comedian Rodney Love” and “Galway Bay. Enjoy Sousa, who will be retiring after a very im- - Thank You, Father Martin at St. Carrington forays into the the heavenly harmonies of, pressive coaching career. In D4A Northeast Stephen’s Church. Christmas music scene with “When You Believe,” “The playing in their very first Superbowl dropped - Hey, George Farro, how was Miami? his first, Make It Christmas. New Ground - Isle of Hope, Isle Boston South Champion Brighton 22-12. - Saturday, December 12 is the Feast of Carrington’s easy to listen to of Tears,” travel musically to Dwight Kennedy and Jonathan Ross had the Our Lady of Guadalupe. vocals cover traditional tunes “ The Coast of Galicia “ be ser- Brighton TDs. Mike Cain had the opening - Celeb Sightings: Johnny Cammarata pay- as, “Have Yourself a Merry enaded via “Non C’E Piu,” and touchdown for Northeast and the Golden ing his breakfast bill at Contrada’s, Flossy Little Christmas,” “Winter be aware “The Moon’s a Harsh Knights never looked back. High props to Ferrara, and niece Barbara. Wonderland,” “I’ll Be Home For Mistress.” The haunting young Mr. Cain, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Green on - 14th Annual West End Christmas Tree Christmas,” “White Christ- “You’ll Be In My Heart,” is fol- a very well deserved Championship Super Lighting, hosted by Norman Herr, and the mas,” “Mary Did You Know,” lowed by “Goodnight My An- season! At Gillette Stadium our good friend Friends of the Richard Cardinal Cushing and “Oh Holy Night.” gel,” and the festivities wind Coach Billy Maradei via Eastie, and Savio Memorial Park takes place on Saturday, Carrington showing a side you down with the surreal “The watch his Austin Prep Cougars come from December 12th at 6pm. don’t see often, adding new Lost Rose Fantasia” and the behind to defeat Holliston 38-15. Ray - 15th Annual St. Agrippina DiMineo ones via, David Foster’s sen- finale “O, America.” Celtic Acciavatti scored three touchdowns for the Christmas Program for NORTH END Children sitive “Grown Up Christmas Woman has been called D3A Champions. In D3 Bishop Feehan came takes place on Sunday, December 13th. List,” saluting those who “Riverdance for the Voice.” An from behind to defeat Marblehead 12-6 on - Don’t be afraid to say ‘Merry Christmas’ serve with “Camouflage and accurate statement and an Nick Schwieger winning TD scored in the SMILE! Christmas Lights,” and excellent album! POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 11, 2009 Page 11

ets, please call: 617-524-3354 or visit: their support for or against the tariff. through Spring of 2010. Come see how www.foresthillstrust.org. For more info, call: 800-838-3006 or some of today’s leading artists rein- www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org. terpret traditional use of color, com- FIRST CHURCH IN CAMBRIDGE, position and subject. This unique NOW CONGREGATIONAL HARD ROCK CAFÉ BOSTON exhibition pairs some of the finest 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 22-24 Clinton St., Boston, MA works from PEM’s world renowned LES FOLIES FRANCOISES – Fri- HARD ROCK CAFÉ BOSTON contemporary Indian Art collection PLAYING day, March 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM. This HOSTS ROCK-N-ROLL BENEFIT with rare works from the Harvard Art French chamber ensemble breathes FOR AUTISM AWARENESS – Sat- Museum. new life into the wide instrumental urday, December 12th starting at 7:00 RARE BIRD OF FASHION: THE and vocal repertoire of the 17th PM. This event will feature live music IRREVERENT IRIS APFEL – Now UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN th and 18 centuries. For more informa- by Boston-based band SLIP KID. This through February 7, 2010. This ex- tion, call: 617-661-1812 or visit: event will also include a silent auc- hibit features more than 80 dramatic www.bemf.org. tion with proceeds benefiting Autism ensembles from the personal collec- Speaks, the nation’s largest autism tion of legendary tastemaker and style KING’S CHAPEL science and advocacy organization. icon Iris Apfel. Corner of School and Tremont For tickets and other information, TRASH MENAGERIE – Now Streets, Boston, MA please call: 617-424-7625. through May, 2010. This exhibit MID-DAY RECITALS – Tuesday, presents over 30 whimsical animals December 15th at 12:15 PM – Renais- TOP OF THE HUB created from things most of us simply sance & Medieval music for the sea- 800 Boylston Street throw away. For more information, call son. MID-DAY RECITAL – Tuesday, On the 52nd floor of the Pruden- 866-745-1876 or December 22nd at 12:15 PM. Tradi- tial Building tional Carols and Seasonal works by TOP OF THE HUB - December 31, MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Bach, Scarlatti and others. MID-DAY 2009 will usher in the New Year with 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA RECITAL – Tuesday, December 29th a special evening-long celebration on HARRY CALLAHAN, AMERICAN at 12:15 PM – Works by Bach, Franck Thursday, December 31. The festivi- PHOTOGRAPHER – Now through and Guilmant. CHRISTMAS EVE AT ties will begin with a Welcome Cock- July 3, 2010. This exhibition features KING’S CHAPEL – Thursday, Decem- tail Reception at 7:30 p.m., followed intimate portraits, scenes of Urban ber 24th at 10:30 PM – Lessons & Car- by a Six Course Prix-Fixe Dinner at Life and the Natural Landscape. ols by Byrd, Mendelssohn, Rutter and 8:30 p.m. and a dazzling Champagne There are a collection of approxi- Distier. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT KING’S Toast at Midnight. With sweeping mately 40 photographs that survey CHAPEL – Thursday, December 31st views of the city serving as a spec- the major visual themes of this at 9:00 PM – A First Night Button is tacular backdrop. Live jazz entertain- artist’s career. For more information, required. Heinrich Christensen plays ment will be provided throughout the please call: 617-369-3445 or visit: the C.B. Fish Organ – All works by evening by The Bob Nieske Group www.mfa.org. Bach. For more information, please featuring Phil Grenadier and popu- call: 617-227-2155 or visit: www.kings- lar vocalist Maggie Galloway. To add INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY chapel.org. to the celebration high above the city, ART the evening not only promises views 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA Italy’s top female singer-songwriter CARMEN CONSOLI of a Full Moon (weather permitting) KRZYSZTOK WODICZKO – Now Special Events but a Blue Moon — which has only through March 7, 2010. In a new pro- Debuts New Project “Elettra” (Electra) in North occurred on New Year’s Eve one other jection-based work, Krzysztok focuses AmericaCome in from the cold this January as Italy’s time in the past 20 years! The event on the experience of veterans return- CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE AT is a 21+ event and reservations are ing from Iraq and Afghanistan. His Carmen Consoli kicks off 2010 with a special treat for EMERSON COLLEGE available by calling 617-536-1775. politically-charged works explore the her North American fans. The Sicilian singer-songwriter 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA relationship between art, democracy, will preview songs from her brand new album “Elettra” CHRISTMAS CELTIC SOJOURN EMMANUAL CHURCH BOSTON trauma and healing. 2009 - December 13 and 17-20, 2009 (Electra) for the first time in front of a live audience de- 15 Newbury Street, Boston, MA RONI HORN AKA RONI HORN – - WGBH Presents a Christmas Celtic buting her new repertoire a full month prior to the Ital- JOHN HOLLENBECK AND THE February 19, 2010 through June 13, Sojourn 2009. Presented by WGBH, A CLAUDIA QUINTET - December 31, 2010. Using a variety of materials in- ian tour launch at Rome’s Auditorium Parco della Musica. Christmas Celtic Sojourn brings dy- 2009 with special guest Gary Versace cluding pure pigment, 24 carat gold, “Elettra,” the Sicilian singer-songwriter’s seventh stu- namic musical and dance perfor- premiere new works from their Cham- color photographs, and cast glass, mances from around the world cen- dio set, debuted at number two on Italy’s national charts ber Music America’s 2009 New Jazz Horn creates immensely beautiful and ter stage for a truly unique experi- this month (right behind Michael Jackson’s posthumous Works Grant Commissioning and En- sensuous works that evoke the mys- ence that embodies the warmth of the album release). Written and recorded in Sicily during semble Development program funded tery inherent to even the most famil- holiday spirit. Tickets on sale through through the generosity of the Doris iar subjects. For more info call: 617- the summer of 2009 following the tragic death of her Cutler Majestic Theatre Box Office: Duke Charitable Foundation. They’ll 478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org. father, “Elettra” is the most personal collection of songs Telecharge, 1-800-233-3123 or be performing as part of the First Night www.broadwayoffers.com. in Carmen’s career employing Italian, Sicilian, Arabic Celebration: December 31st “First MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS and French languages and including a special guest ap- Night” Event Set Times: 9:00 PM - 465 Huntington Avenue BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY pearance by friend and mentor Franco Battiato. Check 9:45 PM, 10:15 PM - 11:00 PM log Boston, MA 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA onto www.firstnight.org. HARRY CALLAHAN, AMERICAN out Italian Events and Programs. LOWELL LECTURE SERIES – Now PHOTOGRAPHER – Now through through April 2010. Travel the world tight-fisted curmudgeon, Scrooge July 3, 2010. This exhibition features without leaving Boston. Lecturers in- and his personal transformation. intimate portraits, scenes of Urban clude Paul Theroux Frances Mayes THEATER You won’t want to miss this. For tick- ARTS Life and the Natural Landscape. and Alexander McCall Smith. All lec- ets and more information, please There are a collection of approxi- ZERO ARROW THEATRE tures to be held in the Rabb Lecture call: 877-746-9755 or online at: PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM mately 40 photographs that survey 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA Hall. All lectures are free and open to www.NewLifeFineArts.org. East India Square, Salem, MA the major visual themes of this THE DONKEY SHOW – Now the public. Please visit: www.bpl.org/ REVISIONS: INDIAN ARTISTS artist’s career. For more info call: 617- through January 2, 2010. The intoxi- news/lowell.htm. ROBINSON THEATER ENGAGING TRADITIONS – Now 369-3445 or visit: www.mfa.org. cating international sensation 617 Lexington Street that takes you behind the velvet Waltham, MA BOSTON’S SOUTH END ropes into a glittered wonderland IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME – 27th (between 460 Harrison Avenue of decadence, divas, and disco, EDITION – 2009. Six Performances and Albany Street) ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS inspired by Shakespeare’s “A Mid- only! December11th at 7:30 PM; De- NEW HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE summer Night Dream.” For tickets cember 12 at Noontime and 4:00 PM; IN SOWA FEATURES DIVERSE SE- ITALIAN RADIO American fan base. For more infor- or more info, you may call 617-547- December 13 at Noontime and 4:00 LECTION OF ANTIQUES AND COL- “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM mation call (617) 395-7757 or 8300 or log on to the webiste at: PM. The Living Nativity, Parade of the LECTIBLES - In December on Thayer to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom www.peltrix.com/getshowtix/ www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org.. Wooden Soldiers, A Victorian Christ- Street. The Marketplace will coincide Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The regattabar. mas on Boston Public Garden and with the SoWa Winter Lights Celebra- Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca LOEB DRAMA CENTER much, much more. For tickets, call: tion, which will include festivities every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM COLONIAL THEATER 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 781-891-5600 or go online at: around the many galleries and retail- www.1110wccmam.com 106 Boylston St., Boston, MA HAMLETMACHINE – December www.reagleplayers.com. ers in the area. There will be singing “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays TOMIE DEPAOLA’S STREGA 17th through December 20th. This story and dancing and a spectacular light 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi NONA - Saturday, January 9th at is a descent into unspoken fears and SANDERS THEATRE show. The Marketplace will be open 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com 11am, 2pm and 5pm. Strega Nona will th th th fantasies, a love story within an im- 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA December 11 , 12 and 13 and the “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco bring its delightful story and fresh, th th th agistic dreamscape. It explores the 39TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS REV- 18 , 19 and 20 . The Marketplace Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM original score to Boston’s Colonial difficulties of transcending our own ELS – December 11 through Decem- hours will be Friday from 4:00 to or online www.djrocco.com Theatre on January 9, 2010. Under neuroses to make a human connec- ber 27th. Holiday carols and rounds 9:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to “The Nick Franciosa Show” - the direction of Tracy Ward (Hunter tion. for all to sing, lively morris dancing, a 5:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM Gatherers, Bay Area Premiere), cho- BEST OF BOTH WORLDS – Now serious funny mummers play and to 4:00 pm. There is free parking on on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and reography by Nicole McGann and a through January 3, 2010. This is a much more. For tickets, and other Albany Street. For more info visit WAZN 1470 AM. “pop-up book inspired” set design by new musical for the whole family that information, please call: 617-496-2222 www.sowaantiquesmarket.com. “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” Andrea Bechert; the magic of each is bursting with the sounds of R&B or online at: www.revels.org. 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM every Sunday song brings new life to the material and Gospel which includes commu- WORCESTER ART MUSEUM on WSRO 650AM Framingham for a young audience and to audi- nity, university and church choirs – NORTH SHORE MUSICAL Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA and online at www.wsro.com. ences that have grown up reading the this is a definite must see!!! For tick- CHILDREN’S THEATRE HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: legendary stories of native New En- ets and more information, please 466 Central St., Saugus, MA ASSABET VALLEY CHAMBER COLONIAL THEATRE gland author Tomie dePaola. Maxi- th call: 617-547-8300 or visit: LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD - Sun- SINGERS – Saturday, December 12 106 Boylston St., Boston, MA mum Entertainment is presenting the www.AmerianRepertoryTheater.org. day, December 20th at 2pm. Kaleido- from 2:00-3:00 PM. Join us for a per- PUPO E I MAGNIFICI 7! - Friday, tour in association with Active Arts scope has been performing at both formance by a small ensemble who December 11, 2009 at 8:00 PM. Theater. Tickets available through an COLONIAL THEATRE the South Shore Music Circus and will perform holiday songs. Straight from RAI Television Show will authorized ticket seller found only at 106 Boylston St., Boston, MA Cape Cod Melody Tent for almost thirty HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: THE be performing “Ti Lascio Una Canzone” Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, at all MAMMA MIA - December 16, 17, years. Next summer Kaleidoscope will ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL AND A portion of the net proceeds will go Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting 18 at 7:00PM. December 19 at 2:00PM continue at the Hampton Beach Ca- CHILDREN’S CHOIR – Sunday, De- to the Sicilian Association of Greater BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston th and 8:00PM and December 20 at sino Ballroom with another monthly cember 13 from 2:00-3:00 PM. Listen Boston, initiator of INSIEME (Uniti per and directly at the box office of 2:00PM and 8:00PM. If you love Abba series. In early December you can to the magical blend of soft and pow- Messina), INSIEME prefaces its scope Boston’s Colonial Theatre, 106 or not, this musical will definitely be also enjoy Kaleidoscope's Cinderella's erful voices of these choirs as they to bond the solidarity of Italian Com- Boylston Street, Boston during nor- sure to delight all! Lose yourself in Christmas at Boston's Wilbur The- perform traditional Christmas tunes. munities present in this area in col- mal business hours Monday- Satur- this fast paced, highly entertaining atre! For more info visit the website: HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: THE laboration to render genuine action day 10:00am – 6:00pm. STREGA NONA musical. It is bound to get you danc- www.kaleidoscopechildrenstheatre.com, ALL-SAINTS CHOIRS – Sunday, De- for this cause, in favor of the victims is part of the Broadway Across America th ing and jumping out of your seats. email [email protected] or call 1- cember 20 from 2:00-3:00 PM. Enjoy of the devastating mudslides in – Boston 2009-2010 Family Series and For tickets call Ticketmaster at 781-230-3976 for reservations. one of Worcester’s cultural treasures Messina, Sicily. For tickets please call is recommended for ages 4 – 9. 1-800-745-3000 or visit as they perform joyous holiday music. Ticketmaster at 1-800-982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com. For more information call: 508-799- www.ticketmaster.com. MALDEN CATHOLIC 4406 or visit: www.worcesterart.org. HS AUDITORIUM EMERSON UMBRELLA CENTER MUSIC REGATTABAR 99 Crystal St., Malden, Ma FOR THE ARTS OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE AT THE CHARLES HOTEL CHRISTMAS CAROLING FROM 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA FOREST HILLS CEMETERY 310 Washington St., Boston, MA One Bennett St., Cambridge, MA ORTIGIA SICILIY - Friday, Decem- EBENEZER SCROOGE: A CHRIST- Forsyth Chapel THE ANNUAL REENACTMENT CARMEN CONSOLI - Thursday, ber 18, 2009 at 7:00PM. Enjoy Sicilian MAS CAROL – December 11th through 95 Forest Hills Ave., Boston, MA OF THE BOSTON TEA PARTY – January 7, 2010 at 7:30PM. A melodi- Christmas Caroling. A definite treat December 20th (nine performances The Borromeo String Quartet will Sunday, December 13th. This reenact- ous voice that echos in one of and unique experience. To order tick- only). This spiritually uplifting musi- present the works of Joseph Haydn ment is open to the public and audi- Boston’s finest and popular jazz ven- ets please call 781-461-9950. All pro- cal adaptation of the 1843 Charles on Sunday, December 13th at 2:00 ence members are invited to choose ues, Sicilian born artist Carmen ceeds to benefit the flood victims in Dickens’ classic tells the story of the PM. For more information and tick- sides – Patriot or Loyalist – and lend Consoli will promise to entertain her Messina - Italy. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 11, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A female escort who reportedly slept with men refuse MY MEATBALLS Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to believe in 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey) published a book describing their night to- Santa Claus 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs gether in graphic detail. In her memoir, until they get 2 slightly beaten eggs Take Your Pleasure, Prime Minister, Patrizia married and 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese D’Addario, 42, says she made out with the have to be him. 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder or 73-year-old billionaire politician after a party Steven Sebestyen reminds us, when one small chopped garlic clove at his mansion in Rome, the Palazzo Santa Claus comes down the chimney, your 1 teaspoon parsley flakes — optional Grazioli. “We kissed an infinite number of money goes down the drain. times,” she wrote. The scornato Berlusconi Steven’s adorable wife Theresa thinks Place ground beef or turkey, prepared breadcrumbs, and has not denied spending the night with there have always been some Christmas slightly beaten eggs in a bowl. Mix ingredients thoroughly. D’Addario. We won’t say what else she men- stockings that provided Santa with a few Shape meatballs by taking a full tablespoon of mixture and tions in her juicy-reading book. We doubt if problems, but one wonders about his reac- rolling it in the palm of your hands into a ball shape. Place there will be an English edition of the book. tion to panty hose! each meatball on a lightly greased baking tray. Bake in a Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, says, “You can’t The astute Lisa Cappuccio thinks a man preheated 350°F oven for about fifteen to twenty minutes.* explain sex appeal: many a man falls in love goes through three stages: he believes in Remove from baking tray to separate meatballs from with a woman without a fraction of attraction, Santa Claus; he doesn’t believe in Santa excess oil. Makes about twelve to fifteen meatballs, depend- a trace of grace, or a glimmer of glamour. Claus-then he is Santa Claus. ing on the size preferred. Carlo Scostumato, says, “Many a man Gee, when I was a little boy all I wanted *To microwave: Place meatballs on a microwave-proof plat- leaves the straight and narrow path to fol- from Santa was a small toy drum. Wow! My ter and cook for five minutes, then turn and continue cook- low a woman who isn’t built that way” widowed mother found some money to pur- ing for five to eight more minutes. A study by the University of Leeds in En- chase the drum. On Christmas morning, NOTE: The aroma of frying meatballs filled the air in most gland found that women who reveal 40 per- there it was on the floor behind the black North End apartments every Sunday morning. My brother and I cent of their skin attract the most men. “any coal-burning stove! Bang! Bang! Bang! waited for Mama to start frying her meatballs so that we could more,” said researcher Dr. Colin Hendrie, The mezzo Italian American Regis Philbin enjoy one before the noontime meal. “and the signal changes from ‘allure’ to one went public on Live With Regis and Kelly that My recipe evolved from watching my mother prepare her bread indicating general availability and future he was going to take a leave of absence from crumbs for the meatballs. Most families had a special tech- infidelity.” the show to recover from hip-replacement nique to acquire their desired taste. When I prepare my meat- Fatso news! Twenty-five seniors at Lin- surgery. The 78-year-old Regis says he plans balls, I add one tablespoon of grated Romano cheese and one- coln University in Pennsylvania may be to return to the show after a four-to-six- eighth teaspoon of garlic powder (or one small chopped garlic barred from graduating because they’re too week recovery period. clove) to the flavored bread crumbs. These additions give me fat. Lincoln’s four-year-old “Fitness for Life” Poll watch! A poll disclosed, 61% of Ameri- the taste and aroma of the meatballs I remember enjoying in policy requires obese first year students to can voters say the press treats Sarah Palin my childhood. lose weight or take a class in nutrition. Yet unfairly, while 31% say she is being treated 25 members of the Class of 2010 have done fairly. Among Republicans, 83% are con- Vita can be reached at [email protected] neither. “No student should leave Lincoln vinced she gets a raw deal in the media, and not know the risk of obesity,” said school while 53% of Democrats say she gets the official James DeBoy. press she deserves that was a fabulous sexy • Sheriff’s Department Public Affairs Program Eating lots of cheeseburgers, fries, and photo of Sarah on Newsweek’s cover. (Continued from Page 2) sugary snacks makes people gain weight- Some advice for you fanatic Christmas even greater opportunity to thousand subscribers. Com- but not, new research shows, just because shoppers! If you plan to shop around the mall keep viewers informed of mon Ground will be ex- these foods are so high in calories. A high- be sure to wear “comfortable shoes” to some of the many issues tremely helpful and educa- fat, high-sugar diet, say Washington Uni- handle “all that walking.” Also, it’s wise to and operations within the tional to the viewers in versity scientists, changes the balance of “leave your coat in the car” to keep it from Suffolk County Sheriff’s Chelsea, informing them bacteria in the gut, and effectively “pro- weighing you down. Don’t get lost. Come pre- Department and throughout about how their County grams” people’s digestive systems to make pared with a list and make a “beeline for the County. In an effort to Sheriff’s office operates. I am them fat. select stores.” If you must wander, do so reach out more fully to ev- sure Common Ground will It has also been reported, you can have wisely. “Shop in circles, starting at a store ery resident of Suffolk provide an outstanding ser- your cake — and lose weight, too! Of course, you will remember,” then circumnavigat- County, the Department vice to Chelsea.” you can’t eat the sweet treats. You can only ing the entire floor before heading upstairs. has also begun broadcasting The Common Ground show look at mouth-watering photos of them! Take breaks! Stop for a snack or just to re- in Winthrop and Chelsea can be seen live in Boston Researchers discovered that tempting pic- group on a bench before heading back. Watch on their respective cable on Comcast Cable’s Bos- tures of yummy cake actually discouraged the spending! If you’re shopping on a bud- stations. ton Neighborhood Network female test subjects from pigging out on get, “stick to the list” to avoid impulse buys. According to Chelsea Com- Channel 9 on Thursday’s high-cal desserts. In the midst of holiday madness, you can’t munity Cable Executive Di- from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Commara Maria, says the best way to expect to be thinking clearly. rector Robert D. Bradley, the and it repeats later that loose weight is to eat all you want but just As for gifts, we look forward to receiving pairing of Sheriff Cabral’s evening from 7:30 p.m. to don’t swallow! jars of orange marmalade. Yes, we enjoy powerful public safety mes- 8:30 p.m. and Sunday’s from Recycling! The Miller Park Zoo in spreading orange marmalade on toasts and sage with the Chelsea com- 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bloomington, Illinois began selling necklace on waffles We have enjoyed receiving jars munity’s committed view- You can now watch Com- pendants and Christmas tree ornaments of orange marmalade from England, Scot- ership has the potential to mon Ground on Chelsea Com- made from dried reindeer dung. “It may be land, and Israel. elicit significant and posi- munity Cable on Channels silly,” said zoo spokesperson Susie Ohley, Questions people ask: Why were paste-on tive impact. 3 and 16 Monday’s from “but it not only brings in money and support “beauty marks” worn in 17th century Eu- “Chelsea Community 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. To view the for the zoo, it brings people smiles.” rope? To cover up smallpox scars. Owing to Cable is the local Public Ac- floating schedule for the Ho! Ho! Children who write to Santa Claus several devastating epidemics, more than cess Channel for residents show on Winthrop Cable Ac- can continue to receive replies from the half the population of Europe had facial of Chelsea,” said Bradley. “It cess Television Channel 3, Alaska town of North Pole, thanks to the scars. What 1920s world-famous dancer ac- is watched very closely by visit: www.wcat-tv.org/chan- policy reversal by the U.S. Postal Service. cidentally strangled herself? Isadora approximately seven to eight nels/frameset.html. North Pole (pop. 2,100) is home to Santa’s Duncan. While riding in a roadster, the long Mailbag, a 55-year-old venture in which vol- scarf around her neck became entangled unteers answer letters addressed to Kris in the spokes of one of car’s wheels and 1st Generation Kringle. The Postal Service recently said it choked her to death. would drop Santa’s Mailbag from its route Show business reminiscing with the noted Italian-American because its postal district was unable to maestro and musicologist Albert Natale. comply with new security measures de- “Young At Heart” is one of the most popular Vita Orlando Sinopoli signed to protect the children’s identities; recordings ever made by Frank Sinatra. It the measures were ordered after a volun- was the main theme from the motion pic- Shares with us teer for a similar program, in Maryland, was ture of the same name, in which Sinatra a delightful recollection recognized as a registered sex offender. But starred with Doris Day. Steve Allen hosted following a public outcry, the Postal Service the first network TV program on jazz on NBC of her memories as a child said it would continue to forward mail to in 1957. Actress and singer Julie Andrews growing up in North Pole under the new guidelines. “It’s was a radio star in the late 1940s to the Boston’s “Little Italy” great!” Said Santa’s Mailbag “chief elf,” ’50s on a program called “Educating Archie,” Gabby Gaborik. in which she starred with ventriloquist Pe- and a collection of The conservative Tom Analetto of Medford, ter Brough. Versatile entertainer Ann Mar- Italian family recipes says, a father’s biggest difficulty at Christ- garet was a runner-up at age sixteen on Ted mas time is convincing the children that Mack’s Orginal Amateur Hour. Louis from the homeland. he is Santa Claus and his wife that he is Armstrong was perhaps the most influen- not. tial musician of the century and one of the The spirited Rosalie Cunio of Waltham best-known, best-loved entertainers in the Great as Gifts wants you to know that next Christmas world. Former New York City Mayor James FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM Santa Claus won’t be the only one in the Walker wrote the song “Will You Love Me In and in local bookstores — ask for Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN red. December As You Do In May?” Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN Robyn Waters of Swampscott, says, some AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 11, 2009 Page 13

• News Brief (Continued from Page 1) ain’t Constitution Beach. groups you hear from behind Ask most folks in East Bos- the counter on WJIB 740 am. ton and you’ll find the old One day it looked like the name for the beach is still place was going to the dogs quite popular. Back in the as Cheryl passes out those 70s and 80s, I, like most dog bones to all kinds of dogs, Charles-town bathers al- even yuppie dogs. However, ways headed there to cool off if the pigeons come in for a from the heat. We had a landing, Cheryl chases them whole little section to our- away. One day last summer selves. I was always proud of she stared down a hawk my East Boston tan. for hours which was across Quincy Named the street on a fire escape. Top Family-Friendly City She, however, does work well in State with the Hawk behind the Business Week magazine counter. If you haven’t tried has named Quincy the best Contrada’s do yourself a city in the Bay State to raise favor stop by and tell them a family based on a series of Sal Pazzo sent you. quality of life statistics. Kudos to Bobby D. Quincy’s public school sys- The recent Community tem, its low crime rate, Service Awards Dinner housing affordability and sponsored by North End closeness to Boston were top Against Drugs was a real factors in ranking Quincy success. Congrats to NEAD number one. Mayor Tom President Bobby DeCristo- Koch stated, “The people of foro. I agree with him 100 Quincy have known for percent when he said, that generations that this is a the awards dinner was “our great community to raise way of expressing gratitude a family, but it’s always for those who help make a nice to-receive outside rec- difference in the community ognition.” on a regular basis.” Over 200 years ago, John Bobby is right on. A neigh- Adams called his hometown borhood isn’t bricks and mor- “that remarkable spot AND tar; it is the people who do TODAY Quincy is obviously so much more than reside My Family at dinner in Zurich, Switzerland. Standing: Left to right – Son John, nephew still a remarkable place. at an address. Neighbor- Roberto Archidiacono, yours truly, wife Loretta, Roberto’s wife Rosa. Seated: Son Contradas Where hoods are built by commu- Michael, Giuseppe Archidiacono, his wife, my cousin Raffaela DeCristofaro The Music Never Dies nity people who live FOR Archidiacono. Contrada’s coffee shop on their neighborhood. Someone may ask, that go with it, so we decided is a resort town for the Eu- Hanover Street at the cor- St. Anthony’s is “Where was the Thanksgiv- to eat out. The problem was ropean jet set. As we walked ner of Charter Street has Supporting St. Anthony’s ing story where the that turkey is only popular to the spot where we were to become the North End’s The Saint Anthony Society Christoforo family teamed up at Christmas time and we board a cable car to head to favorite meeting place. Ev- is helping to collect various with John’s cousin, Ralph were going to have to settle the top of one of the moun- eryone who is anyone shows kinds of baby items for the Pepe, and his brood?” Well, for something else. So, what tains, we passed several up there on a daily basis. St. Anthony Shrine Arch there is a good explanation do Italians eat, if not turkey stores with names like They come for the food, Street Baby Center which for this. I wrote the story for on Thanksgiving? That’s Cartier, Tiffany’s, Gucci, friendship and old-time mu- provides assistance to Thanksgiving week a bit right, Italian food. Harry Winston, Ferragamo, sic in the background. When nearly 1,000 families and earlier than usual because The next day was Thanks- Chanel and a dozen or so I think of the place, I think kids. You can help too. Just we weren’t here. Here’s giving and we saw the sights others … no T.J. Maxx, of Angela, Cheryl, bagels and drop off your donations at what happened … Young while John was at work. He Marshalls or A.J. Wright bar- cream cheese. Angela and the St. Anthony’s Club. For John, couldn’t get the time joined us in the late after- gain stores. While John and Contradas sounds like the more information, call Jerry off to come home for Novem- noon at a local watering hole Michael dressed in their name of one of those old Moretti at 617-723-8669. ber 26. He lives in Switzer- at the train station in the snow boarding outfits, tack- land and our American center of Zurich. I ordered led the slopes of St. Moritz, • Teacher Post Project Request (Continued from Page 6) Thanksgiving is not a holi- cocktails and we struck up Loretta, David, Vanni and I ter from the teacher, and a educational projects for their day there. He will be home a conversation with two la- had lunch and then did a bit cost report showing how students, and donors can for a lengthy stay around dies sitting at the next table of window shopping. The each dollar was spent. Do- choose the project they want Christmas time, and as a who were also speaking En- prices were for the jet set, nors who gave more than to support. After completing result, we decided to bring glish. They lived in Lugano, not us working class folks. $100 will also receive hand- a project, the donor hears Thanksgiving to him. a city in the Italian speak- As an example, I stopped in written thank-you letters back from the classroom After our plans were made, ing section of Switzerland, front of a clothing store and from the students. they supported in the form John announced that but were from Scotland, origi- saw a Brioni suit for 4500 Any public school teacher of photographs and student Michael, our younger son, nally. When John arrived, I Swiss Franks. The Swiss can post a project request at thank-you letters. was going to join us also. ordered him a cocktail and franc is about the same as DonorsChoose.org; those To date, 109,000 public and This way the family would be he joined in the conversa- the American dollar. The projects aimed at college- charter school teachers all together. But, that was tion. When it was time to shirt and tie that accompa- readiness in high-need or have used the site to secure part of the surprise. If you leave, we pondered as to nied the suit were 500 and rural high-schools may be funding for $39 million in remember, I mentioned that where we should have din- 200, and the shoes were eligible for the Double Your books, art supplies, technol- John had accidentally found ner. It turned out to be 1000. I just looked. Impact match. ogy, and other resources family in Zurich, Switzer- another Italian restaurant. The next day was Sunday that their students need to land and we were going to all So, instead of turkey for and we were to have dinner DonorsChoose.org learn. Through www.donors get together once Loretta Thanksgiving, I dined on with the family that we are Founded in 2000, Donors choose.org, individuals from and I made it to Europe. linguini aglio-olio (linguini related to. John had become Choose.org is a nonprofit all walks of life have helped We left Boston on the with garlic and oil). friendly with a young couple website where public school 2.5 million students from night of the 24th and landed The next day was Friday Roberto and Rosa Archi- teachers describe specific low-income families. in Zurich 8 hours later and and while John was at work, diacono. Roberto is the son checked into the Renais- we shopped. Zurich is a world of Guiseppe and Raffaela sance Hotel. Michael was class city and the down- Archidiacono, originally from already at John’s apart- town area reminded me Avellino. Raffaela’s maiden POST-GAZETTE ment. By the time John ar- of Newbury Street or 5th Av- name was DeCristofaro. We rived home from work on enue in New York. During all met at, you guessed it, an EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE Wednesday evening, we all of this, we were accom- Italian restaurant and after were already at his place panied by two of John’s introductions, we began to IS NOW OPEN planning for a Thanksgiving friends, David from Ireland discuss the DeCristofaro dinner with Michael. After and Vanni from Italy. Vanni family. It seems that MARIE MATARESE John arrived, we headed for speaks fluent English and it Raffaela and I may be cous- 35 Bennington Street, East Boston a local Italian restaurant to made things a little easier. ins, once removed. John had have dinner and make plans When John finally showed told them that my grand- 617.227.8929 for Thanksgiving and the up, we decided to head to a father had come from San MON. and TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. rest of our stay. Over half of restaurant. Guess what, we Sossio de Baronia, the same the restaurants in Zurich ate Italian food again. village she originally came THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. are Italian. The Swiss love The next day was Saturday from. We talked about who Italian food and there is a and all of us boarded a train was who and Raffaela knew sizable Italian population in for St. Moritz. The boys that a great uncle named, ACCEPTING Advertisements that city. As we ordered din- wanted to go snow boarding Nunzio, had immigrated to General Advertisements • Sales and Rentals ner, we discussed what we and there was plenty of snow America at the turn of the were going to do on the 26th. on the mountains in St. 20th century, settled in Bos- Memorials • Legals John hadn’t bought a turkey Moritz for downhill skiing ADVERTISING WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE yet, nor any of the fixings and snow boarding. St. Moritz (Continued on Page 15) Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 11, 2009

The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani by Orazio Buttafuoco NO ONE’S SQUEAKY Marks, a housing activist I read both the Wall Street CLEAN NOT EVEN and self-described “bank ter- Journal and the NY Times to TIGER WOODS rorist.” People who “need” find out what happened in The recent news about Ti- houses have the right to the elections held in Hondu- LO SAPEVATE CHE … ger Woods, his car and the move into empty bank- ras for president and Con- L’esposizione universale del 2010 e’ stata richiesta dalla tree it met has been mak- owned homes. So, remem- gress. The Journal called it Cina , per Shanghai, l’enorme metropoli cinese. Dopo aver ing endless headlines re- ber if you can’t keep up with a victory for democracy while condotto, con successo, le Olimpiadi del 2008, la Cina cently. The fact that Tiger the payments just walk the Times wasn’t that sure. vuole, di nuovo, stupire il mondo con l’Esposizione has turned the police away away. When you find a nice The Journal listed all the Universale piu’ grande di tutti I tempi. L’Italia ci sara’. La three times shying away empty home just move in. nations who supported the prima pietra del Padiglione italiano all’Expo di Shanghai e’ from an interview only gives Don’t be guilty or anything. results of the free elections gia’ stata posta, e rappresenta un punto di svolta nella added life to the crash. Ti- The whole world is evil and while the Times listed all difficile fase dell’economia mondiale che stiamo ger Woods appears no longer you have a right to do what the nations not recognizing attraversando. L’Ambasciatore italiano in Cina, Riccardo squeaky clean. He’s like the ever feels nice to you. the winners of the election. Sessa, ha detto che l’impegno dell’Italia, per l’Expo, rest of us now. I recently read a story The truth was the elec- rappresenta una sfida ed una grande opportunita’. E’ una ABBIE HOFFMAN about an elderly grand- tions were free and demo- sfida perche con 230 altri paesi partecipanti dovremo SHOULD LIKE mother who was using credit cratic. The rule of law pre- davvero fare un’offerta accattivante, ed attraente, che e’ BRETT WHITE’S LOGIC cards left and right. Buying vailed. The biggest losers certamente nelle nostre capacita’. Ma e’ anche una grande Remember back in the anything as she pleased. were Hugo Chavez from Ven- opportunita’ per mostrare agli ottanta milioni di visitatori, day, I don’t know if it was When her son asked what ezuela and Brazil, Argentina, previsti, un volto nuovo dell’Italia, del nostro sistema Monday or Tuesday but I re- was up, she said if they’re Chile and Spain which produttivo, e della nostra cultura. Il Governo ha stanziato member I was in college. It silly enough to give me a did everything possible to 36 milioni di euro per organizzare la presenza italiana. was during the Anti-Viet- credit card, I’m going to use block the election. As Mary Circa 28 imprese hanno contribuito con sponsorizzazioni nam War protest days. There it. If I croak, they’re out of Anastasia O’Grady in the ed organizzazione di eventi per i visitatori. Il padiglione was a radical named Abbie luck unless they can catch Journal pointed out, “The italiano ospitera’ mostre ed eventi unici nel loro genere, Hoffman who was founder of up with me in hell. When I’m completion of these elec- con l’aggiunta di un ricco programma culturale ed artistico, the Yippies. He was a mem- dead, they can’t get me. I tions is a national triumph che intende stupire e suscitare emozioni, ed aprire ber of the infamous Chicago win. in itself and a win for all interessanti opportunita’ di collaborazione per le imprese 7. He wrote a book and titled If everyone did like people who yearn for liberty.” italiane. L’Expo si aprira’ a maggio del 2010. Il padiglione it, “Steal This Book!” People grandma, all of those anar- The deposed president italiano, su progetto dell’architetto Giampaolo Imgrighi, did. Then when he realized chists back in my college didn’t want an election, sara’ chiamato “La Citta’ dell’Uomo”. L’Expo chiudera’ il 31 he wasn’t making any days would see their dreams Chavez didn’t want an elec- ottobre 2010. money on it, he told his fans come true. They might not tion and his lackies at the DID YOU KNOW THAT … to BUY it. A case of do as I like what they see, just like Organization of American The Universal Exposition of 2010 has been claimed by say, not as I do. Abbie Hoffman really wanted States didn’t want one ei- China, in the city of Shanghai, the country is vast me- Anyway, there’s this aca- fans to buy his book. ther. The Honduran people tropolis. After successfully conducting the Olympiads of 2008, demic out at the University TIME TO END spoke out at the polls and China again hopes to astonish the world with the Univer- of Arizona who’s been tour- CUBAN EMBARGO said No to Chavismo and a sal Exposition, the largest of all times. Italy will be there. ing the country selling the For some 55 years now, the loud Yes to democracy. The first brick has been already placed for the Italian idea that the millions of US embargo of Cuba has Meanwhile, the old gray Pavilion, at the Expo of Shanghai, and will represent a turn- homeowners who can’t keep been in effect. In all these mare, the NY Times kept ing point in the present economic difficulty the world is up with their monthly mort- years, little has changed and looking for clouds in the going through. The Italian Ambassador to China, Riccardo gage payments, instead of little progress when it comes bright blue skies of Hondu- Sessa, stated that Italy’s commitment for the Expo repre- just “walking away in droves” to human rights. Both Fidel ras. sents a challenge and a great opportunity. It is a chal- from their mortgage pay- and his brother Raul have “CHRISTMAS SHOES” lenge because in the presence of 230 countries partici- ments, they continue to pay survived the embargo and SONG IS BAAACK! pating, we truly ought to offer something captivating and them out of guilt. His recent nothing would be more You know, I love Christ- attractive, which is in our capacity. It is also a great oppor- academic paper supports a threatening to them than mas songs. One of my favor- tunity to show to the about 80 millions of anticipated “strategic” default on their the end of the embargo. They ite is “I Saw Mommy Kiss- visitors a new face of Italy, of our productive system and of mortgages because they re- like things just as they are. ing Santa Claus” but one of our culture. The Government has appropriated 36 million ally don’t have any prospect Opening up Cuba to the the worse has to the “Christ- euro (@ $54 mil.) to promote the Italian participation. About of recouping what they owe. United States kills their mas Shoes” song. Even, “I’ll 28 Corporations have contributed with sponsorships, orga- To him, paying out of an whole reason to be in power. Be Home for Christmas” is nization of events for the visitors. The Italian Pavilion will “emotional” sense of per- Just as the Soviet Union fell less depressing than that. host exhibits and quite unique events, in addition to our sonal responsibility is appar- and the Berlin Wall It’s only been around a few rich, artistic and cultural programs, which will aim to ently misguided thinking. crumbled, the same crum- years but it is such a hor- astonish and stir-up emotions, and will open up interest- Also, by the way, you should bling would eventually hap- rible tear-jerker, no one ing opportunities of collaboration by the Italian Corpora- buy stuff on credit. Don’t pen in Cuba too. People ev- should be forced to hear it. tions. The Expo will open its gates in May 2010 and will worry, be happy. Screw erywhere aspire to be free. I’m surprised our A.G. Eric close its doors on October 31, 2010. The Italian Pavilion, by them. Once Cubans start tasting Holder has declared it a form architect Giampaolo Imbrighi, will be called “The City A recent Michael Graham freedom again outside their of torture. Hey, It’s a good of Man”. Herald piece also talked island, they will want it in- thing those Navy Seals about another guy Bruce side Cuba too. didn’t sing that song, eh? The embargo is a meta- Pretty soon, Michele McPhee phorical “wall” once will be moaning over those crumbled; the forces of lib- Christmas shoes too. • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) ATTENTION erty will seize the opportu- KUDOS TO development such as a life our employees, and we need nity. The embargo only SENATOR HART science center or housing the same abilities as the ATTORNEYS made the Castros stronger Every year at Florian Hall for medical students. The state to control plan design and more brutal. Take away in Dorchester, State Senator City and the Boston Redevel- and reduce the burden on The POST-GAZETTE the embargo and Cuba will Jackie Hart, D-South Boston opment Authority (BRA) are taxpayers. start walking that road to puts on a Thanksgiving din- aggressively pursuing $84 Last December, we filed newspaper is a paper freedom. The days of the ner for all those folks who million in infrastructure in- state legislation to give all of general circulation. Castros will be numbered as would otherwise celebrate vestments to create thou- municipalities this power. the desire to improve them- alone. Senator Hart thinks sands of jobs and unlock the With every month that goes We are qualified to selves pushes Cubans in our everyone has a right to cel- potential of several parcels by without this legislation accept legal notices direction and the Cold War ebrate Thanksgiving be- in the Marine Industrial passing, Boston loses over will close its final chapter. cause all of us have some- Park. At the same time, $1 million. That’s more than from any court in each FREE ELECTIONS, thing to be thankful about. we’re working with $1 million each month that town that we serve. HONDURAS, DEMOCRACY Plenty of turkey, entertain- the Convention Center Au- could have been invested in AND BAD MOON RISING ment and new friends to thority to create plans to ex- turning around a school, pre- FOR CHAVEZ hang out with on America’s pand our award-winning serving public safety, and LEGAL NOTICES On Monday November 30, Holiday. Convention Center in South investing in infrastructure. Boston. We’re all going to have to For information on placing With all of these reform work together. Boston is a Legal Notice in the Fully Insured measures, we must realize about much more than me Lic #017936 that a city doesn’t work if its or anyone of us — it’s about POST-GAZETTE, please finances don’t work. Munici- all of us working as a team call (617) 227-8929; pal health insurance costs to move our city forward. are our number one chal- These transformative or mail notice to: Heating & Air Conditioning lenge as we move into fiscal changes will not be easy, POST-GAZETTE Sales, Service & Installation year 2011, which will be especially in today’s eco- P.O. BOX 135 even tougher than this fis- nomic climate. But I am en- cal year. We are spending ergized and excited, and I BOSTON, MA 02113 Ken Shallow [email protected] about $280 million annually know we will reinvent our Attn: Legal Notices 617.593.6211 on health insurance for great city once again. 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• Nanna & Babbononno (Continued from Page 13) ton, met a lady named went to Argentina and only EXTRA Innings Antoinetta, married her and my grandfather came to had two children, John America. Giuseppe and by Sal Giarratani and Mary. Well Nunzio was Raffaela headed for Switzer- my grandfather’s name, land early on and Giuseppe NEW LOGO FOR PIRATES? mechanics and get back to from the Tigers won it in the Antoinetta was my grand- worked in banking but is Rumor has it; the Pitts- being the pitcher I know I AL with 31 victories, the mother, John was my father now retired. burgh Pirates will be doing a can be. combined total of Greinke and Mary was his sister, my We parted company when makeover of their team logo. WHITEY FORD and Lincecum this year. aunt. It couldn’t be a coinci- the restaurant had to close Pirates no longer look like REMEMBERED The old stats are gone and dence. This had to be fam- but it took another half hour Captain Cook, Johnny Depp NY Yankees great and Hall replaced by WHIP; FIP and ily. There is a woman named for us to kiss, hug and or Captain Morgan. Gone are of Famer Whitey Ford was BABIP. Whatever they are, it DeCristofaro who is in her say goodbye, Italian style. the patches, parrots and pi- one of the best starters of the seems a joke. Greinke likes late 90s and lives in San When we returned to Bos- rate flags. Capt. Morgan 50’s and 60’s. Everyone re- FIP, fielding Independent Sossio de Baronia that they ton, Loretta bought out a doesn’t hijack anyone any- members the 1961 Home pitching and Lincecum is all will visit in the near fu- store to send them all Ameri- more but some still disagree Run Race between Roger partial to WHIP, Walks plus ture. She supposedly re- can Christmas presents. saying they often get hi- Maris (61) AND Mickey hits per inning, It’s all al- members the information Before I close, I just wanted jacked by the captain. But I Mantle (54) but in that same phabet soup to me and quite we need to know and it will to let you know about the digress here. The real story year the World Champion NY meaningless. Someday a prove that we are related. new picture atop this col- is the rumored new team Yankees had Ford going 25- pitcher with good FIP and The dinner lasted for sev- umn. The old one was 20 logo out in Pittsburgh. The 4. Amazing pitcher. In his good WHIP is going to win eral hours with Guiseppe years old. This new one is new design resembles four rookie year, he finised run- the Cy Young with a losing and Raffaela presenting us what I look like now. little Somali guys riding on ner up for Rookie honors to record. Just wait and see. with Christmas gifts of In closing, 100 plus years a raft. Hey, who knows? It the Red Sox Walk Dropo go- PUJOLS WINS NL MVP, champagne, Italian red wine later, I have found roots. could happen ing 9-1 with a 2.81 ERA. MAUER WINS AL MVP and homemade strufoli, Nanna, Babbononno, Grandpa DEREK LOWE WANTS BASEBALL WRITERS Joe Mauer of the Twins little ball shaped Italian and Grandma Christoforo TO START AGAIN USING NEW MATH was named AL MVP, the first cookies with sprinkles and would be proud … If Derek Lowe admits, he Tim Lincecum of the SF catcher in 33 years to ac- honey on them. Nanna used GOD BLESS AMERICA sorta stunk toward the end Giants needed just 15 wins complish that feat. Mean- to make the same thing at of season. Last season was to take his second Cy Young while home runs, the most Christmas time. Toward the FREE his first as a Braves starter. award. One time you won the complete baseball player end of dinner, their daugh- Lowe doesn’t have a no trade Cy Young the hard way. You playing today, Albert Pujols of ter, Milena, dropped by. She clause in his 4-year, $60 had to get lots of wins, you the Cardinals easily won the couldn’t join us earlier as KITTEN million contract. He likes needed lots of strikeouts and NL MVP. It was his third MVP she had to work. The family Orange Tabby Atlanta but didn’t like the you needed a low ERA in as award. This past season, was now complete and we end of the season personally. many innings as possible. Pujols had 47 homeruns, 135 all talked about relatives Male, approximately He allowed 232 hits in 194.2 You had to be like the Ener- RBIs, a .658 slugging aver- in Italy and America. It innings. He lasted seven in- gizer Bunny. Durable wasn’t age, 45 doubles and a .327 seems that most of the eight weeks old, lovable and playful. nings in only two of his last enough you had to be super batting average. At least DeCristofaro’s that left Italy 2 starts. He did win four out durable. That is all history when it comes to hitters, Call Jennifer his last five starts and fin- now. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

Tony DeMarco, Carmen Basilio, Micky Ward, Gerry WELL, THEY STILL USE sending the Bruins, who had Cooney, and Willie “the STICKS, SORT OF — Newly amassed a total of 116 points Worm” Monroe, were in hired Ladies Professional Golf over the course of the regu- New York, at the Rochester Association Commissioner lar season, home for the sum- Boxing Hall of Fame. This Michael Whan has a back- mer. It was a bitter pill to swal- Winning Hand of Kings ground in the hockey world. low for the B’s, who seemed beats a Royal Flush. They Nearly a decade ago he poised to move on to the Con- were all honored this day, in founded Mission Hockey — a ference Finals. a special tribute to Carmen company that made hockey Fast forward to the present Basilio. Tony DeMarco says. skates and inline skates. season and as of December 8 “It was important for him to Four years later, Mission those Canes had become a be there.” “Carmen Basilio Hockey was involved in a cor- mild breeze, having won only is important to me.” “We’re porate merger. The new com- seven games (the fewest in a team, without really being pany, Mission-Itech Hockey, the league) and were last in a team.” Carmen Basilio, is focused on protective equip- the NHL with only 19 points. not in the best of health. ment such as face masks. It’s hard to believe that it was Tony DeMarco says that Two years ago Bauer Hockey, the Canes that won two game Carmen was signing many one of the sports iconic cor- sevens on the road in last autographs at this function, Janet Silvano and World Champion Tony DeMarco, porate names, bought Mis- year’s Stanley Cup en route right to the end of the night. fighter in the 20th Century Fight of the Year. sion-Itech for $80 million. to a berth in the Conference “It was proper to go there!” MEETING THE MARK — It Finals. What changes a new They have a closeness, and a throw-back to the great was back in September, when season does bring. association with Boxing. veteran fighters of yester- it was still warm and all the PONDERING THE PIGSKIN They are etched in World year. Bernard Hopkins says trees still had green leaves PATH — Is the future of a Boxing History for Eternity, that he will be the Heavy- that Bruins coach Claude college football team — not in the “Fight of the 20th weight Champion in 2010? Julien made his observation an NFL team but a college Century!” Tony DeMarco, Roy Jones Jr. was over- concerning the NHL stand- team — worth a $36 million missed the National Italian whelmed by Danny Green in ings and Thanksgiving. He change? Apparently at one American Sports Hall of Australia, Down-under. remarked at the time that school in the Midwest it is. Fame in Boston, in order to The referee stopped the how the teams stood on the Just two days before Notre stand alongside his Com- fight as Roy Jones stood day of the late autumnal feast Dame football coach Charlie rade, who are both etched against the ropes covering, was a pretty good indication Weis was dismissed from his together in Boxing History, and allowing himself to be of how they would finish at job the Wall Street Journal for eternity. In their Battle hit, and putting up no resis- the end of the regular season came up with an estimate of tance to defend himself. The and thus line up for the play- how much money Weis would referee stopped this fight in offs. wind up with as he left the one. Fast forward to the morning Indiana school. Figuring the A Mass will be given in of Turkey Day — a time syn- salary over the five years he Memory of Eleanor Sherry, onymous with high school had actually coached and the at St. Augustine’s Chapel, in football in these parts — and large potential buyout of the Promoters Al Valent behold there were our very several years remaining on and Fred Valenti own B’s atop the standings in his contract, the Journal es- Wil Haywood on this book. the Northeast Division. It was timated that Weis could exit They spoke of the experi- only by a point over Ottawa, with up to $36 million. ence that Sugar Ray had but there they were, leading The Journal then put that down South, when stationed the Division. If the playoffs figure in collegiate terms. It with, Heavyweight Cham- had started that night the B’s said $36 million would pion Joe Louis. Sugar Ray would have qualified as divi- finance the construction of Robinson, went on to own a sion winners. two additional residence nightclub, a hair salon, and Ah, but the Black and Gold halls on campus. Alterna- his wife owned a lingerie had played only 24 games, tively, it would provide money World Champion Carmen business. They spoke about Basilio. The other half of meaning that about two- that would completely fund the six fights between Sugar thirds of the season still re- over 930 full-tuition scholar- the 20th Century Fight of Ray Robinson, and Jake the year participant. mained at that juncture. But ships. Or, present and future LaMotta. Boxing is “The somehow, it felt good that the students would be able to th of the 20 Century, these Ultimate One on One Sport.” B’s had made the milepost as purchase textbooks — over two great World Champions, He was a very elegant cham- pacesetters, rather than as 423,000 of them — assuming Tony “The Fame and Fury pion. Wilbert Skeeter Trainer Norman Stone followers. a selling price of $85 per book. of Fleet Street” DeMarco, McClure was interviewed on If the playoffs had started And remember, the sever- and Carmen “The Onion radio a few weeks ago on South Boston on Dorchester that day the Eastern Confer- ance doesn’t include possible Farmer” Basilio, are a this book. After this inter- Street, Saturday at 5:00 pm, ence rankings would have payments to the assistant great part of History. Tony view, I am more likely to December 19, 2009. Eleanor looked like this: Pittsburgh coaches. Nor does the money DeMarco says, “It was proper buy, and read this book. I Sherry is the sister of Fran and Washington were tied cover the cost of hiring a new to go there, to show himself.” would like to do an interview “Pops” Lynch, and aunt with 34 points, followed by head coach and his staff. That “We’ve always been friendly. with our own great World of Congressman Stephen New Jersey, Boston, Ottawa, move will cost Notre Dame Dave Zirin, The Nation Champion Tony DeMarco Lynch. Philadelphia, the New York additional funds. th Sports Editor, on After soon, and let you know what December 12 at Lindsey’s Rangers with Montreal, At- All that for a college football Words, discussed this top you are in for when you in Wareham, Ring 4 Boston lanta, Tampa Bay, Florida and team? Maybe the Ivy League acclaimed great read; read on the great life of our will have its Annual Christ- the New York Islanders in a has the proper perspective “Sweet Thunder,” “The Life own Tony DeMarco. Bernard mas Party with Ring 4 Bos- four-way tie for the eighth after all. and Times of Sugar Ray Hopkins, at the age of 44, ton President Mickey Finn. and final playoff spot. HOCKEY EAST NOTES — th Robinson.” This great book closing in on 45 defeated On the 15 there’s a Pug’s Over in the Western Con- Well, there’s no $36 million was written by author Wil Enrique Ornelas by a Breakfast. Ring Leader ference the San Jose Sharks contract there, that’s for sure Haygood, discussing the life unanimous twelve round Tom Martini, has it at the were leading with 36 points … UNH defenseman Blake of the great Sugar Ray decision. He’s a master, and Florian Hall in Dorchester. followed by Chicago, Colorado, Kessel, brother of former Robinson, AKA Walker Calgary, LA, Nashville, Dallas Bruins player Phil Kessel, had Smith Jr. Dave Zirin The plus Columbus and Phoenix 12 assists to his credit as Nation Sports Editor did in a two-way tie for eighth. December dawned, good a fine job in interviewing Of course the standings enough to be tied for tops in change on a daily basis. But the nation for assists by a let’s remember how the defenseman … When Maine teams stood on the day the routed St. Lawrence 10-1 re- coach singled out and com- cently it was the most goals pare them with how the by a Black Bear team in one teams finish when they com- game since 1998 … The plete the regular season in highly popular Red Hot April. Will coach Julien’s pre- Hockey contest between Bos- dictions come true? ton University and Cornell HELLO DOWN THERE — It wound up in a 3-3 overtime was May 14 and the Carolina tie at New York’s Madison Hurricanes were playing Square Garden … Boston Col- the Bruins at the Garden in lege was averaging 3.82 goals the deciding game of the sec- per game in early December, ond round of their Stanley good enough to be ranked Cup playoff series. The Canes sixth in the nation in that Referee Dick Flaherty Irish Billy Skinner and Jim McDonald would score an overtime goal, category. See you next week.