VOL. 112 - NO. 41 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, OCTOBER 17, 2008 $.30 A COPY An Italian-American Friendship EASTIE PUTS ON A Grand Columbus Day Parade by Sal Giarratani I love parades. I love watching them. However, most of all I love marching in them. This year’s Columbus Day Parade marched through the streets of East Boston’s diverse neighborhoods. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves as the temperature almost reached the 70 mark and the sky was a solid blue. The streets were lined with folks enjoy- President George W. Bush listens as Italian Prime ing the celebration. They Minister Silvio Berlusconi addresses his remarks at a cheered everyone passing joint press availability on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in the them by. White House Rose Garden. Prime Minister Berlusconi Another hit of the parade Christopher Columbus Sal Manonni and Queen Isabella said that Italy and America share a special friendship was good old Rex Trailer Sabina Taylor which has its roots in common values, in sharing a world riding his horse from Suffolk Mayor Thomas Menino who Boston: Christopher Mil- which is inspired by love for democracy and freedom. Log Downs (where else?) to the is recovering from knee lerick, Little Miss East onto www.whitehouse.gov for complete coverage. Liberty Plaza. surgery made an appear- Boston: Natalie Boyd, Tiny (photo by Chris Greenberg) So many bands from both ance at the beginning of Mister East Boston: Marcelo here and there. Classic cars, the parade to greet the Carpinito. clowns, the crew of the USS people. Nothing better than a Barack Obama Couldn’t Pass a Anzio, the parade within The 2008 Columbus Day great parade on a great day the parade by the Shriners Pageant Winners were, Miss with the streets lined with and of course the politi- Columbus: Laruen Ander- happy folk. A win-win situa- Routine Background Investigation cians. I marched with my son, Mister Columbus: tion for all of East Boston. Gregory D. Lee friend, Boston City Coun- Charles Cheffro, Jr., Miss Honoring Columbus and a A while back, radio talk for that matter. His past co- cilor Michael Flaherty, who Teen East Boston: Alicia great neighborhood. show host Michael Savage caine usage disqualifies him received a great reception DiChiaro, Pre-Teen Miss The parade will be aired brought up the notion that from being a DEA agent. from the crowd. The Sons of East Boston: Nicole Palmi- on Sunday, October 19 at Democratic presidential There’s another big prob- Italy showed up to honor sano, Pre-Teen Mister East 8PM, Friday, October 17 at nominee Senator Barack lem Senator Obama has: His Columbus and East Boston’s Boston: Ryan Cheffro, Jun- 1PM and Friday, October Obama couldn’t pass a back- association and business re- newest residents had their ior Miss East Boston: Kayleen 24 at 1 PM on Channel 9 ground investigation to be- lationship with Weatherman bands and horse riders too. Sheran, Junior Mister East BNN. come an FBI special agent. Underground founder Will- He doesn’t know how right iam Ayers, a former domes- he is. tic terrorist who is still un- Mayor’s Column Senator Barack Obama repentant for his bombings wouldn’t pass a routine gov- on U.S. landmarks and po- by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston ernment background inves- lice stations. Usually, the Uncertainty is still dominating the The binding referendum, if passed, tigation, not only to become company you keep reveals financial markets both at home and would represent an estimated $12.5 bil- an FBI agent, but a police of- who you really are. Ayers felt abroad, and lawmakers across the coun- lion cut to the state’s Fiscal Year 2009 ficer as well. If he were a sol- then, as he does now, that try at every level of government are tak- budget, which is approximately $28 bil- dier, his background would America is the evil of the ing a close look at their budgets to make lion. That roughly translates to a 40% preclude him from obtaining world and needs punishing sure we’re allocating our finances effec- decrease in the state’s budget. For a security clearance. He for past and current bad acts. tively. Still, families across the City are Boston, state aid is approximately 21% wouldn’t even qualify to be a Not many federal agencies experiencing the crunch on their per- of our FY09 estimated revenue. The City support person in a federal sonal budgets, and everyone is looking is budgeted to receive $503 million in agency, such as secretary, (Continued on Page 14) to save a little money as we ride out this state aid this fiscal year, but the pas- storm. As November nears, voters will sage of Question 1 would take away an have the opportunity to voice their opin- estimated $300 million of that aid. Bos- ions on the direction of our state and ton would have far less resources for News Briefs the nation. Ballot Question 1, the repeal police to patrol and maintain the safety by Sal Giarratani of state income tax, will certainly weigh of our neighborhoods. Boston Public heavily on the minds of voters. Schools is embarking on a program to My number one concern as Mayor is expand educational opportunities for all Wall Street Versus Main Street? the well-being of our residents, and of our students, and BPS would lose a Isn’t it cute how the media and the politicians people need to remember that many of tremendous amount of educational love easy sound bites to describe things like a the City’s most basic services depend funding. Some of the most basic munici- crash on Wall Street? If I hear another stump heavily upon aid that we receive from pal services like trash collection, road- speech comparing this economic crisis as a battle the state. This aid from the state is way maintenance, and programs for our between Wall Street and Main Street. dictated in large part by the money children and seniors that our residents Simplistic terms that replace substance. It’s all received from income taxes. Were Ques- deserve would suddenly in jeopardy. in the emotions and pitting greedy barons against tion 1 to pass, the state and in turn We rely on our dedicated workforce to us simple folk. The pols must think we all flunked Boston, would witness a sharp decline serve our residents, but as many as an IQ test. in the budget funding that we rely on to (Continued on Page 14) serve you, our residents. (Continued on Page 14)

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CHARON During past weeks we is in the lower right hand have examined the legends corner of Michelangelo’s about Hades, the god of the “Last Judgment” on the Underworld, and also Hades, wall of the Sistine Chapel, the land of the Underworld Vatican City. This painting itself. This week the spot- (fresco) is considered to be light falls upon Charon, the the largest and most com- mythological ferryman from prehensive fresco in the antiquity, who conducted the world. It shows that terrify- souls of the dead in a boat, ing moment at the end of the The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department recently graduated twenty four new officers across the River Acheron, in world when the remorseful (pictured here) to serve at House of Correction (HOC) and the Nashua Street Jail (NSJ). the infernal regions. condemned are being drawn Fourteen of the officers have been assigned to the HOC and ten have been brought At the moment of death down to the depths of the aboard at the NSJ. the eyes of the deceased lower world by taloned de- The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department teamwork very quickly. I’m confident that were closed by one of those mons. Then there is Charon recently welcomed 24 new officers to work there are Choice Officers and Honor Guard present, an “obolus” (coin of the boatman, forcing the at the House of Correction (HOC) and the members in this class. There is a ladder low value) was placed in the reluctant souls to disem- Nashua Street Jail (NSJ). here at the Sheriff’s Department and we corpse’s mouth and then the bark, while other demons In a graduation ceremony, making its de- expect each of you to climb it.” mouth is also closed. This are pulling them off the boat but at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel Those officers receiving honors for their coin was intended, symboli- with grappling irons. Finally, in South Boston, the Corrections Officer achievements during training are: Norman cally, to be used as payment Hades, the ruler of the infer- Training Academy (COTA) class of 08-02 was Stanikmas, Drill Instructor’s Award; Eric for Charon’s fare. The body nal regions is standing in officially brought online to serve in the De- Strong, Academic Award; Greta Ehrstein, of the dead person was then the extreme lower right partment by Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral who Physical Training Award; Craig Simpson, washed, anointed with per- hand corner with a serpent delivered the Correction Officer’s Oath dur- Top Gun Award; and John Ross O’Brien, Unit fumes, and clothed in rich coiled around his waist. ing her presentation before family and Citation Award. Other members of the white garments. A wreath of Many persons are familiar friends of the class. Class of 08-02 are Dennis Callahan, Michael flowers was also placed upon with the story that tells “I’d like to give thanks to the friends and Clary, Daniel Cotter, Ryan Darmon, Michael the head of the corpse. The how Michelangelo painted family of these officers for the support of their Dryer, Michael Gaudet, Ian Hickey, Sean body was laid out on an ordi- the Sistine Wall showing all loved ones during the academy training,” Kirby, Marvin Lammare, John MacDonald, nary bed with a pillow that the characters in the nude Sheriff Cabral said. “It’s a very important role Gerald McCoy, John McInerney, Stephen supported the head and back, except the Virgin Mother. that you’ve played in their lives during this O’Neill, Franklin Ortiz, Tyler Peters, Chris- and the feet were turned to- “Scandaloso”, cried Cardinal process.” topher Santos, Stanley Thermora, and ward the door. Special vases Biagio DeCesena when he “This is a physically and intellectually Shaun Wilson. containing perfumes were first inspected the master- eclectic group, and that’s by design,” Sheriff Addressing his fellow graduates for the placed beside the body, and piece and caused clothing Cabral continued. “These 24 officers have final time as classmates, COTA Class Presi- were usually buried with to be painted over certain made it through the academy out of 100 ap- dent Derek White thanked the Department the coffin. A honey cake critical areas. The furious plicants. You now have the strength and staff and offered praise to the class of 08-02. was also placed in the cas- Michelangelo claimed that knowledge that only good training can give.” “We all have different strengths,” Officer ket, and intended, symboli- the Cardinal was a fool and With 14 of the new officers slated for as- White said. “And, we were all greatly chal- cally to be used as a reward was completely devoid of signment at the HOC and 10 set to begin lenged. But, our overall strength prevailed. for “Cerberus,” the three- artistic feeling. Revenge their careers at the NSJ, Assistant Deputy We started as a team and we finished as a headed dog that guarded the came to the master when he Superintendent and Supervisor of Training team. Our success is due to the staff of the gates of Hades. Any ghosts painted the Cardinal’s like- Yolanda Smith offered congratulations to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department. I that had not been honored ness onto the face of Hades, graduates and encouraged them to continue cannot put into words the thanks you with a proper burial were not but with the ears of a jack- to aspire to new heights professionally. deserve. You’ve not only touched us on a permitted to enter the infer- ass. The Cardinal immedi- “We’re proud of you,” Smith said. “You professional level but you’ve touched us nal regions without previ- ately complained to the worked hard and embraced the concept of personally.” ously wandering on the Pope, who replied, “If you had shore for a hundred years. been painted up above in Ancient poets have repre- the heavenly scenes, I could Department of Economics at Suffolk University to Host sented Charon as a stern have used my influence to and robust old man, with have you removed, but I have Panel Discussion on Federal Bailout Package eyes glowing like flame, no power in Hell so you’ll To better explain the tion; Henry Kim, Associate concern over redlining? white bushy hair, dingy just have to remain there.” policy implications of the Professor of Economics, • The economic roots of the clothes that were stained Finally, if you’d like to know $700 billion bailout passed Suffolk University; Jeffrey crisis: What role did with the muck of the river, where the serpent’s head is recently by Congress, the Miron, Senior Lecturer in securitization play? Mark to and holding a long pole which located, and what it is doing Department of Economics at Economics and Director of market? The subprime he used to propel the boat. — well, you will just have to Suffolk University will host Undergraduate Studies, lending craze? The housing Probably the most interest- take a trip to Rome. a panel discussion, titled Harvard University. bubble? Lack of oversight ing portrayal of this subject NEXT WEEK: Poseidon “The Current Economic Crisis: The hour-long discus- and regulation? How Did We Get Here? Where sion will be moderated by • The extent and depth of Are We Headed?” Jonathan Haughton, Profes- the crisis: Have we reached The discussion will take sor of Economics, Suffolk a bottom? When will we OSIA Burlington Lodge #2223 place on Tuesday, October 21 University and will be fol- reach a bottom? What are th at 1:00 p.m., at the C. Walsh lowed by questions from the the prospects for a long re- 40 Anniversary Celebration Theatre, Suffolk University, audience. cession? 55 Temple Street, Boston. The themes to be addressed • The virtues (or evils) of th In anticipation of our 40 Anniversary the Confirmed panelists in- by the panel include: the bailout: Did we need it? Burlington Sons of Italy Lodge #2223 will resume clude: Lynn E. Browne, Ex- • The institutional roots of Will it do more harm than our Cultural Series with a visit and presentation ecutive Vice President, Fed- the crisis: How much is good? by Dr. Carlo Cipollone on Wednesday evening, eral Reserve Bank of Bos- Fannie Mae and Freddie • The outlook in the light October 22 at 6:45 PM at the Burlington Public ton; Kevin M. Cuff, Executive Mac to blame? What about of the current election sea- Library. Dr. Cipollone has assisted the Burlington Director, Massachusetts the Community Reinvest- son: What will the next ad- Public Schools to establish a most impressive Mortgage Bankers Associa- ment Act? What about the ministration do? Italian language program. He will offer insight into the Italian government’s goals and wishes, not only for this program but for the Boston area. Dr. Cipollone is a most engaging speaker. In addition, as part of the celebration of our Anniversary and Italian-American Heritage Month, the lodge will hold an Open House on Sunday, October 26, at the Senior Citizens Center, Center Street, Burlington from 1-4 PM. Dignitaries as well as charter and early lodge members are anticipated. Assorted dishes by local restaurants and caterers, music by Enzo Amara, wine and special treats will be available as well as lots of camaraderie. Visit with us to celebrate with us and to better know our lodge. Both activities are free to the public. Questions call Pat Moreno 781-272-5375. POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 17, 2008 Page 3 Happy Birthday Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 JOSEPHINE GAETA! e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly Published weekly by Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113

James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Vol. 112 - No. 41 Friday, October 17, 2008

GUEST EDITORIAL OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT? What You See May Not Be What You Get? North End resident, Josephine (Fabiano) Gaeta celebrated her 99th birthday on by Pat Brown October 14, 2008. A birthday dinner was held at Limoncello’s in North Square, North End of Boston. Josephine’s family celebrated this milestone event with With the presidential election around the corner, her. Seated, left to right: Great-granddaughter, Alexandra Ford, Granddaughter its time for us to dig into our conscience, and do some Maria Ford, Birthday girl, Josephine, with son Anthony Gaeta. Standing, from soul searching before we vote. With domestic and for- left to right: Daughter-in-law, Anna Gaeta, Mary and Grandson Joseph Gaeta eign affairs in jeopardy, we need to learn everything with Great-grandson Anthony Gaeta. we can about the novice candidate Barack Obama. This country cannot afford an unqualified person elected to the highest office of the United States. Five of Dominic Avellani’s Italian-American Experiences Senator Barack Obama’s record as U.S. Senator is blank, zero, flat line. Oh, he has charisma and cer- Dominic Avellani,the founder and direc- tainly knows how to work an audience, but that tor of the East Boston Adult Ed. Center would like to share five experiences with the Post- doesn’t mean he has the qualifications and experi- Gazette readers during the October, 2008 ence to be elected. His mannerism appears cool, calm “Italian Heritage” month. and collected, but, keep in mind what you see may 1. There was one survivor at General not be what you get. Obama, and his wife Michelle Custer’s last stand in 1976. He was the Ital- have already been proven guilty by association with ian bugler. General Custer sent him with a the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and his animosity against note (because he did not speak English) white folks. Obama surrounds himself around com- which stated: “Reno come quick.” Another batant people as the likes of Bill Ayers, “bomb maker”, four to seven other Italians did not survive. the Rev. Wright “troublemaker”, and black muslim 2. Julius Caesar conquered France (Gaul), anti-white leader Farrakhan. How discouraging can attacked England, established the city of it get? Obama’s association with these people should Seville (Spain), re-established the city of ideas from an enlightened Italian who used be of great concern to everyone. May I remind you all Carthage (Tunisia), fathered a son with to live near his plantation. of an old adage, “tell me who your friends are, and I’ll Cleopatra in Egypt, and returned to Rome 5. After living in the North End of Boston tell you what you are.” Obama hasn’t exactly passed only to be assassinated in 44 BC. for my first 3 months in the United States the test. Let’s talk about his wife Michelle, not being 3. When I was studying for my first in 1958, I was accosted by two American boys proud of her country. However, now she is “proud of Master’s in Cholula, Mexico, I bought a under the Statue of Paul Revere in the her country” because her husband got the Democratic Carabela motorcycle (founded by an Italian Prado. They asked me questions in English. nomination, and reigned supreme over his far more in Mexico) and accidentally drove into a town I spoke no English but I decided to wing it by clever and political savvy opponent Hillary Clinton. named Chipilo. The people were tall, blonde answering “Yes” and other times “No” after The media has created Obamamania, and proclaimed and blue eyed and told me that they were every question. By the look on their faces, I Barack, a King, a Messiah. College students are “Italians”. So I said “What am I?” They an- must have done a pretty good job because infatuated by him. Liberal college professors are brain- swered: You are Mexican because you have they soon left me without laughing or mak- washing them. Mrs. Obama tries hard to conceal her black hair, a mustache, and you are not as ing fun of me feelings towards white folks being a descendent of tall like us.” I later found out that their During Italian-American Heritage month slaves. But, may I remind her, we all have genera- whole town near Venice left Italy for Mexico the East Boston Adult Ed. Center will offer tions of relatives that were treated unfairly back when. in 1870. presentations of Italians who made con- Settlers from other countries weren’t exactly wel- 4. Thomas Jefferson was a playboy from tributions to America and the world, to its comed with open arms, everyone paid a price. Some Virginia. He dated many French and Italian over 300 students and other interested radio talk shows have warned parents to keep their princesses. He named his house Monticello individuals. All are welcome. children home the day after the election WHY? If (an Italian word which means little moun- The East Boston Adult Ed. Center is located Barack Obama loses, and I hope he does, it’s because tain) and when he was writing the Declara- at 119 London Street, East Boston, MA. of his inexperience, associations, and inability to lead tion of Independence in 1776, he used many Telephone number is 617-567-7873. the country; and if he does win expect him to be un- der the tutelage of the Democratic Party. God Bless America. Medford Kiwanis Hosts a “Taste of Italy” Fundraiser The views in this editorial are strictly those of the writers, and not of the Post-Gazette

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The corporate bond mar- U.S., Canada and Mexico. or Obama and the Weather Underground? history and it’s most volatile kets are forecasting the Chrysler bank debt trades @ Both candidates are im- radical terrorist who be- ever. Investors were shell- worst recession since 1932. .30¢ on the dollar. The tim- perfect like the rest of us. lieved in bombings to set his shocked and unwilling to The $15 billion, Loomis ing of a $25 billion U.S. loan McCain as a near brand new point across. take new risks. Some, spent Sayles Bond Fund is down to the industry would be cru- US Senator got caught up in Obama says back in 1995 days trying to protect them- 22% from the start of the cial. The 49% stake in GMAC the failed savings and loan he didn’t know much about selves from further declines. year. is having an effect on GM’s scandal back in the ’80s and Ayers in that living room. He The Dow fell 697 points at The good news is that gas stock and balance sheet. was branded one of the Keat- should have known and its the opening then surged to prices are now @ $2.83/gal- Chrysler was bailed out with ing 5. Not one of his finest difficult to believe his igno- a 322 point gain before the lon. This is the lowest level a $1.5 billion loan in 1979 by hours. His ethics were called rant excuse. close and then leveled off in several years, and caused Lee Iacocca, and did well for into question. He was repri- From this point on, John as bank stocks did well on by the weak economy. several years. Chrysler was manded for his role in the McCain has a duty as he rumors that the Group of GM’s shares have been passed in U.S. auto sales in scandal. did back in 1965 when Seven, leading industrial clobbered, falling 31% on recent years by Toyota and Barack Obama reportedely he was shot down over countries would agree to a Thursday, their lowest level Honda. Last year Cerberus launched his political career Hanoi. plan to rescue major banks. since 1950, and rising con- acquired a major stake in in the living room of a This is not a debate on the The Dow ended the day down cerns about bankruptcy. Ford Chrysler from Daimler in university professor named Senate floor; this is a fight 128 points with major banks Motor fell to $1.99 from $4 1997 for $38.8 billion. GM is Bill Ayers. Ayers back in in the alley. He needs to sus- higher as the G-7 Nations last week. Don LeClair, CFO focusing on shedding its 49% the ’60s and ’70s was a radi- pend his campaign so that agreed to take equity stakes is retiring after 32 years stake in GMAC, given the cal opposed to the Vietnam he can concentrate on win- in banks. Treasury Secre- with Ford. He will be suc- negative impact the financ- War. He was part of the ning this election. tary Henry Paulson said the ceeded by Lewis Booth, ing arm is having on GM’s Weather Underground which Obama is winning be- administration is develop- Ford’s European chief. Wall balance sheet. Cerberus is was into bombing. He was a cause he’s taking the race ing a standardized program Street analysts are ques- thinking that GM is conser- domestic terrorist. Now he seriously. McCain has to do to invest in a broad array tioning how long Ford will vatively valued and may teaches English as a college the same thing. of financial institutions. It survive given its current li- have a real upside from this professor. McCain also has to ring up would be designed to encour- quidity position. GM is hold- point. Obama says why some- the Keating 5 to get the issue age investors to put private ing talks to acquire Chrysler. The market was up over thing that happened 40 behind him. capital into financial stocks Chrysler’s year-to-year sales 900 points on Columbus Day years ago when he was 8 It’s time for John McCain as a passive investor. Ire- have dropped 33% from last and followed suit this week years old should be part of to COWBOY UP or he’ll ride land has moved to guaran- year to $1.83 million cars ± 100 points on Tuesday. Campaign 2008. off into sunset with the tee all bank deposits to re- and trucks. GM’s sales have The unemployment rate @ Why didn’t Obama know Manchurian Candidate go- assure savers and Germany also dropped 16% in Septem- 6.1% could soar to 9% plus. that Professor Ayers was a ing to the dance, not him. followed suit. Denmark and ber to their lowest level since Consumer spending which Greece have also agreed to 1993. For the year GM’s sales accounts for 72% of the cover all bank deposits while are down 13%. GMAC, the fi- economy will weaken as Spain, Sweden, Italy and the nancial arm of GM has fallen consumers are afraid and Thank You U.K. raised their insurance drastically, due to exposure they are expecting a decline from the caps. This is not the first from subprime home loans, this quarter, as the economy time the U.S. government car loans and leases. Its falls into a recession. Con- nationalized. In 1932, the bonds trade @ .36¢-.53¢ on sumer confidence needs to St. Lucy’s Society Congress and President the dollar, and valued at $6- be restored as the value of OF BOSTON Hoover created the Recon- 7 billion. Cerberus said that their 401Ks and the value struction Trust and over $50 it is in talks with Daimler of their homes must be up- St. Lucy’s Society of Boston would like to THANK all billion was invested in over to buy that companies 19.9% graded. This may be a those devotees and donors for making this year’s Feast 6,000 financial institutions. stock in Chrysler. There are chance for developing coun- over Labor Day weekend very successful. Because of The U.S. barred the U.S. some attractions for GM to tries to step up to a leader- their generosity, we were able to send donation banks from paying dividends buy Chrysler. It could slash ship role in the world checks to the following organizations: St. John’s until they were financially costs by cutting plants and economy. On Monday, Brit- School, St. John’s Choir, Casa Monte Cassino, healthy enough to buy out corporate overhead. However, ish banks were active as St. Damien’s Society, North End Against Drugs, North the government’s stakes. it would pickup Chrysler, they injected cash into End Seniors, Nazarro Center for the Children, Carroll The vast majority of these Jeep and Dodge brands and banks by buying preferred Center for the Blind, S.T.E.P., Inc., American Cancer investments were paid back their deals and more reli- shares. Japan’s Mitsubishi Society (Breast Cancer), Autism, Franciscan Food in full. Part of the $700 bil- ance on North America confirmed its $9 billion in- Center, A.L.S. for Bobby Simboli, North End Head Start. lion bailout package could be where sales have tumbled by vestment in JP Morgan. Also used in this way. It’s not double digits this year. A GM- Spain’s Banco Santana Viva Santa Lucia!! only the stock market that Chrysler deal would be com- bought Soveirgn Bank from ST. LUCY’S SOCIETY is reeling, but corporate pleted with 100 auto plants Royal Bank of Scotland. bonds are down more than and 190,000 workers and 11 It’s time to call your 17% since January. The automotive brands from financial advisor or call me high credit ratings have Chrysler to Cadillac and @ 617-261-7777. LAW OFFICES OF FRANK J. CIANO National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS New England Chapter CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. 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North End Walking Tour by David Trumbull

Make It, Mine It, or Grow It Politicians in Washington hardworking, and daring and their enablers in the men and women of Wall media call recent failures of Street and other financial several large banks and markets created new and other government-backed innovative ways to maximize usurers a “financial crisis.” wealth and gave us the most Would that were so, for “cri- prosperous society the world sis” means a time of sepa- has known, and one in rating or judging, in other which wealth, has been dis- words, a time to stop driving tributed more widely than the car in the wrong direc- ever before. In sum, even tion, to consult the map, find considering the current the right road, and change problems, our financial mar- direction. kets — at least when left Change of direction is the alone — do a bully job of one thing that today’s lead- managing wealth. But they ers refuse to consider. We do not create wealth. Ulti- hear cries for more of the mately you have to make it same policies that got us (manufacturing), mine it into this mess — more regu- (digging or drilling), or grow lation and more government it (agriculture). bail-outs. More regulations American policy for 20 such as the Community Re- years or more has been to investment Act mandating maximize imports and pay banks “loan” money to for them with credit. We im- people who can’t repay? And port oil from the Near and when was throwing good Middle-East rather than drill money after bad ever sound our own abundant supplies. policy? They call it “crisis” We have some of the largest but what they do is “cry tracks of fertile land, yet we Saturday, October 11th was a beautiful day for a behind the scenes walking tour of uncle” and look for someone import food from sources so Boston’s North End. In honor of October Italian-American Heritage Month, the Pirandello — foreign investors, taxpay- dubious that many of us do Lyceum chose the North End Cultural Heritage Tour hosted by local resident Chris ers—to bail them out of the not consume raw vegetables Rossetti. Pirandello Lyceum Board Member, Maria Capogreco said that the group felt one calamity they truly care unless we can ascertain that “Although they’ve visited the North End countless times over the years, and about—the prospect of possi- their origin. consider themselves local, this tour caught them by surprise with its depth and beauty bly not getting re-elected. At an October 2nd press of Italian culture. Chris’s enthusiasm for the history, heritage and culture of the North Ordinary Americans of conference in Washington, End was not only contagious, but opened minds to a new perspective regarding its 20th and 21st century have George Shuster, CEO of origin, immigrant history and the culture of today.” The Pirandello Lyceum enjoyed enjoyed necessities of life, Cranston Print Works of organizing this event for October Italian-American Heritage Month. To learn more about security, and even luxuries Cranston, R.I. and Webster, the Pirandello Lyceum please log onto www.pirandello.com. To learn more about Boston the envy of princes in an Heritage Tours log onto www.BostonHeritageTours.com or call 617-823-3985. earlier age. The bright, (Continued on Page 15) Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 17, 2008 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

cated painter, Steve is also a Carnegie Mellon Univer- sity graduate and former high tech CEO. A member of United South End Artists and founder of the SoWa Art- ists Guild, Silver has had numerous shows in galler- ies, corporations and busi- nesses. His work is in many private collections. Steve lives on Commonwealth Avenue with his wife, Carol. For more information, please contact Suzanne@ canvasfinearts.com. ……. The third annual “Cape Cod Life Home & Gar- Jim O’Brien, right, owner of Jake’s Seafood, located at den Expo and Home Tour” the Steamboat Pier on Nantasket Beach in Hull, serves takes place Friday, October Shrimp Cocktail and Swordfish Kabobs with the 24 – Sunday, October 26 at assistance of Johnson & Wales culinary student Chris the Resort and Conference Berardi, left, at the 2008 “Best of South Shore” Awards Center in Hyannis. Party. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) The three-day event will We recently enjoyed a very Julie Fairweather of In Full include more than one BOSS event. We refer to the Force. hundred exhibitors from all NECN’s Brendan MacDermott smiles for the camera at 2008 “Best of South Shore” After having their pictures sectors of the Cape’s home The Lantana. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) Awards held at The Lantana taken upon arrival on the improvement industry, in- National Ballet of Canada. rent contract was set to ex- in Randolph. NECN’s “TV “South Shore Living Red cluding interior designers, Set to Sergei Prokofiev’s pire in 2009. Diner” host, the charming Carpet,” guests enjoyed building contractors, land- superb score, Kudelka’s “Over the past seven Billy Costa was the evening’s some of the best dishes and scaping experts and many version of the fairy tale is years, Mikko has dramati- Master of Ceremonies. services the South Shore more. The weekend will also not the conventional rags- cally raised the profile of the Sponsored by “South Shore has to offer, including com- include free seminars, to-riches story, but a more institution by establishing Living Magazine,” which is plimentary cocktails, live raffles and prizes. contemporary tale of the a roster of talented dancers, published by Mike and Liz music and dancing, gourmet For the first time, the tra- transforming power of love. heightening the quality of Rabideau, the event honored food from the “best” local res- ditional Home Tour will be Known for his ability to jux- dancing, building a varied 160 winners in various taurants, free make up and featured online. Guests will tapose classical and modern and reputable repertory and categories, including dining, spa services, raffles and be able to visit dozens of movement, Kudelka’s stag- expanding the reach of the shopping, health and beauty, giveaways. spectacular homes and land- ing of “Cinderella” displays school and community pro- wedding services, enter- The South Shore YMCA scapes across Cape Cod with much “inventive dancing.” grams,” said Lyons. “The tainment and much more. was the event beneficiary. the click of a computer Tickets can be purchased Board is pleased to announce The evening’s producers Congratulations and Best mouse at the Expo. As guests by phone at 866-348-9738 or his continued leadership were Shannon Emerson and Wishes! visit each virtual site, their by logging on to www.citi and looks forward to even ……. We are all in- names will be entered into center.org. greater success in the com- vited to enjoy “Color a drawing to win state-of- Incidentally, Boston Ballet ing years.” Harmonies,” a solo ex- the-art kitchen appliances. Chairman of the Board, J. Last March, Nis-sinen an- hibit of the paintings Additionally, the Expo plans Peter Lyons, recently an- nounced that beginning in of Stephen Silver at to feature a Smart Home nounced the extension of the fall of 2009, Boston The M2L Gallery on Technology/Home Theater Artistic Director Mikko Ballet’s new home and sole Boylston Street, next room displaying the latest Nissinen’s contract through performing venue for its Bos- to the Colonial The- equipment in home intelli- 2014. Nis-sinen has been ton season and subscription ater, presently on view gence. Exclusive prizes, val- Artistic Director since Sep- through the holiday ued at thousands of dollars, tember 2001, and his cur- (Continued on Page 13) season. will also be given away An opening artist’s throughout the entire Expo reception and talk was weekend. held on October 14, For more information and with a portion of the a list of participating ven- sales of paintings ben- dors, pick up a current issue efiting Dress for Suc- of Cape Cod Life or Cape cess. The exhibit was Cod & Islands HOME, visit arranged by Canvas www.expo.capecodlife.com, Fine Arts. or call 508-775-9800, ext. A lifelong artist, 34. Stephen Silver stud- ……. Boston Ballet opened ied at the Museum of its season with the highly Fine Arts School and anticipated return of James in private with re- Kudelka’s “Cinderella,” Billy Costa emcees the 2008 nowned artist Tom which continues through “Best of South Shore” Awards Ouellette. Now a dedi- Sunday, October 26 at the Party. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre. The ballet received its U.S. Mattéo Gallo premiere by Boston Ballet in 2005 and was met with an abundance of audience and critical praise. Kudelka o Appraisals originally choreographed his Sales & Rentals “Cinderella” in 2004 for The

• DIAMONDS Real Estate ROLEX ESTATE JEWELRY 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Jim (617) 263-7766 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 17, 2008 Page 7 “Italy and the Holocaust Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It Anthony ers. Another successful served a thumbs up! .... Con- The Calabria Connection” “Tony” Marmo, bank that didn’t get mixed up sumer Tip: “A Chorus Line” The conference, “Italy and formerly of East in Sub Prime Mortgage lend- playing at the Opera House the Holocaust: The Calabria Boston, a leg- ing is the Everett Co-Op, they on Washington Street in Bos- Connection” will be held on end in his day are also prepared to lend ton was a disappointment. It Monday, November 10, 2008 passed away recently. Tony money to people with good was draggy and dull and from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in was instrumental in starting credit! I’m sure there are lacked the luster one would the Ballroom (3rd floor) of the the first girls’ ice hockey other solid banks, but off expect from Chorus Line per- Campus Center at the Uni- team in East Boston known hand these two stand out! .... formers who weren’t strong Ferramonti di Tarsia versity of Massachusetts as (The Massport Jets) that Does Boston City Councilor enough to hold your interest! Internment Camp Boston. The event is free is enshrined in the Interna- Sam Yoon want to be another The highlight of the play and open to the public. A com- tional Hockey Hall of Fame. Barack Obama??? The Bos- came at the end when per- plimentary breakfast (8:00AM-9:00AM) and luncheon A politically inspired man, ton Globe suggested that formers were in costume (12:00PM-1:00PM) will be served. Both Jewish and Italian he guided former Senator Yoon may be eyeing the and sang the chorus line organizations are joining in an effort to support this event. Bob Travaglini in his first Mayor’s seat. The councilor song. Other than that the To date 43 conferences have been organized on this topic bid as Boston City Councilor. who moved from Arlington to play was flat! ... They say the by Dr. Maria Lombardo, author of “A Camp Without Walls”, Being well versed in politics Boston to run for a Boston economy is bad, but look in collaboration with American Jewish Committee AJC, and sports, Tony received City Council seat has expec- around new lounges and the Anti Defamation League ADL, Facing History and many awards for his work. tations of unseating Mayor eateries continue to open! Ourselves and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. Fund- He was very generous of his Menino. I don’t think so!!!! Orzo’s Restaurant on Route ing was provided in part by the National Endowment for the time with numerous chari- Yoon who has only been a One next to Jimmy’s Steak Humanities and by both Italian and Jewish organizations ties involving children. His Councilor at-Large since House was bought out and and private donors. (Please see website for past conferences funeral held at Ruggiero- 2005 may have some sup- has reopened under the www.niacs.com). Mazzarella Funeral Home porters including the Asian name ZAZA’s. It was a mob The stories of Italy, Sweden and others are unique. In was huge! He will no doubt community in his pocket, scene last week at the grand Italy, many of the Jews were saved whereas in the rest of be missed! ... Hats off to Joe but Sam lacks the experi- opening. Appetizers and wine Europe; Jews perished in great numbers. Italian ordinary Ruggiero, Civic Chairman of ence to become Mayor of a were served to guests. It was citizens; nuns, priests and even the Italian Army helped the Columbus Day Parade; major city such as Boston. In so crowded you couldn’t get rescue Jews. Most of the past conferences involved the veteran organizers Joe plain English, Sam Yoon is a look at the new decor. The presentation of rescue efforts by the Italians as well as Keohane, and Civic Orga- virtually an unknown. Ac- hors d’oeuvres served were providing a balanced picture of what happened in Italy as nizer Buddy Mangini along cording to the Globe, Sam tasty, and if that’s any indi- documented in the book, “Il Libro della Memoria” by the with the many volunteers began his fund raising in cation of the quality of food Jewish Documentation Center of Milano, Italy. The book who did an outstanding job the San Francisco Bay area they will be serving, it may states that there were Jews taken to death camps after Italy was invaded by the Nazis in 1943. in bringing the Columbus with $100.00 cocktail invi- be worth a try! ... The coun- This conference will be unique because for the very first Day Parade to East Boston. tations reading “Help us try has hit rock bottom time it will present the internment camps of Italy with a The parade was very enter- elect Sam in 2009!” Very thanks to Bumbling Barney focus on the Ferramonti-Tarsia Camp of Calabria, Italy. taining from beginning to interesting. Mayor Tom Frank and his ultra liberal One of the highlights of the event includes the attendance end. East Boston Police did a Menino can’t take him very cohorts. Barney who doesn’t Dr. Franco Panebianco director of the Ferramonti di Tarsia wonderful job keeping the seriously, as there are far want to hear the truth Museum and Angela Simona Celiberti coming from thousands of spectators fo- more qualified and popularly needs to be booted out of of- Calabria, Italy to describe the Ferramonti di Tarsia Camp cused on the parade. Cheers known candidates to oppose fice! The Fannie Mae and of yesterday and today as a memorial to the Holocaust. He to City of Boston workers for Hiz Honor! ... Kelley’s Pub on Freddie Mack failure was a will bring pictures shown for the first time in America. The the quick clean up after! ... Bennington Street was part of affirmative action! Museum, visited by thousands including school children Kudos to the East Boston rockin and rollin on Satur- Have no job. On welfare. Not from all over Italy serves as a testimonial to its Jewish Savings Bank who wasn’t day evening, October 4th doing so well! That entitles internees. A Jewish survivor of the camp Buena Pearlman caught up in the ugly sub when Macy’s East girls you to own your own home, now living in Newton, Mass., will describe her experience prime lending mortgage threw a big bash for one of compliments of Barney in the camp and the generosity of the Italians who helped mess. According to sources, their co-workers in Kelley’s Frank and his team of in- her and her family. Also Dr. Norbert Goldfield will describe the bank is flourishing and function room. I must com- competent ultra liberal loon- his father’s experience in Ferramonti. strong. A notice was sent out mend Kelley’s chef and staff ies. Has Barney lost any Other survivors of Italy include Ena Lorant of Newton and recently that the East Bos- for doing an outstanding job. money in the market? Will Alisa Palmeri of Wellesley who will describe how they were ton Savings Bank is ready, The food was excellent, and Barney be retiring with a big rescued by the Italians in Amandola, Italy. Maria willing and able to lend the service superb. Party pension? Only in America!!! Puzzanghero will relate her family’s experience in rescu- money to qualified borrow- goers agreed Kelley’s de- ... Till next time! ing a Jewish family. Rosian Zerner will also describe her experience in Italy. Opening remarks will be made Dr. Winston Langley, Selecting a President Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Hon. Renato by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Turano, Mr. Robert Leikind, Director, American Jewish Committee. It is written in the Bible, issues, for now it seems characterized Wall Street in Opera singer Cristina Fontanelli will sing Italian and “There is an appointed time that there season has come the past years expressed in Yiddish songs of that period. for everything and a time for and gone, yet it is our atti- the creation of undercapital- A panel of distinguished Jewish and Italian dignitaries every affair under the heav- tude, as a nation, toward ized home loans, little un- will discuss the “Moral Lessons of the Holocaust.” Included ens”, it is a beautiful way of social issues that speak to derstood and unregulated fi- in the panel are Dr. Winston Langley, Provost & Vice Chan- saying that there is an ap- the moral foundation of so- nancial instruments called cellor for Academic Affairs, UMass Boston; Dr. Lawrence propriate time for every- ciety forming the bedrock Credit Default Swaps cre- Lowenthal, Senior Advisor, American Jewish Committee: thing, from planting to reap- upon which all else depends. ated the housing bubble lead- Rony Yedidia, Deputy Council General of Israeli Consulate; ing, the seasons of our lives Issues concerning the in- ing to the inevitable burst- Carlo Cipollone, Director of Education Office, Consulate Gen- unfold according to the sure- tegrity of our financial sys- ing of the bubble with near eral of Italy in Boston; Stephen Puleo, author of the Boston ness and regularity of time. tem, degradation of the en- catastrophic consequences Italians. Time has led us to the vironment and human rights for our economy engender- For additional information please contact Dr. Maria present Presidential elec- are determined by the moral ing a lack of confidence in Lombardo at 216-287-5766 or [email protected]. tion and circumstances underpinnings of our busi- our financial system that To register, please RSVP with the number in your party have determined that it is ness and political leaders. will have long term reper- to [email protected] or by calling 617 287-5726. the season of the economy, We have come to accept cussions not only for our issues that captured our at- an ever more permissive economy but that of the glo- tention at another time such standard of morality, the bal economy. as national security, energy trivializing of human life Hard work, self reliance and the environment still that abortion fosters and and above all a strong moral have currency but the over- the breakdown of the family, compass set by an abiding LUCIA arching issue is unques- the foundation upon which belief in God are the virtues tionably the health of our fi- every society has been built that have made our country R I S T O R A N T E & B A R nancial system and personal throughout recorded history, great. The Constitution em- economic future. through divorce and now bodies these ideals and Traditional Lost in the melee of bank the movement toward gay strict adherence to its ten- Italian Cuisine closings, dropping stock and marriage. house values are the social The excessive greed that (Continued on Page 13) Donato Frattaroli 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 R.J. Antonelli and Company Incorporated 617.367.2353 Accountants and Auditors — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — Boston Business Journal Top 50 Firms – 2004/2005 Corporations • Trusts • Estates • Individuals • Computer Services • Financial Planning Private dining rooms for any occasion 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. [email protected] Citizens Bank Bldg. @I-93 781-937-9300 www.luciaboston.com Woburn, MA 01801 A Since 1948 Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 17, 2008 2008 EAST BOSTON CO (Photos by Dom

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Philip Freehan, Vice President of the East Boston Saving Bank and Lisa Capogreco-Cappuccio of the Post-Gazette, were the commentators for the Boston High School ROTC The Red Hats parade. Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 17, 2008 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo SALUTE TO OUR north Garden Neighborhood debut for Boston College last FIREFIGHTERS Charities for helping us, Friday night when the Eagles October is Fire Prevention once again, secure tickets. hosted Wisconsin, and raised Month, and its also the time FALL BOOK FAIR AT ELIOT their 2008 NCAA Champion- TROPIC THUNDER — based, and internationally to say ‘Thank You’ to all our The Eliot School will hold ship Banner to the rafters ORIGINAL MOTION well rounded in her music. Firefighters, who 365 days their Fall Book Fair October at Conte Forum, high above PICTURE SOUNDTRACK Amina has a style of jazz a year, 24/7 are out there 16-17 in the school’s Music the John ‘Snooks’ Kelley (CD) that is all her own, grace- protecting each one of us. Room. The Fair is open to Ice Surface, joining the 1949 Lakeshore ful, cool, and easy to digest. They put their lives on the students during the school and 2001 Ice Hockey Cham- Tropic Thunder is an action Revel in the wondrous line every time they go on day and open to the commu- pionship Banners. BC Eagles comedy about a group of self- strains of her sextet’s efforts, their shift, and out to a fire. nity each day from 3:45pm to 2008-2009 Hockey Captain absorbed actors who set out with “‘A’ Dance” the upbeat They go to work with the 4:30pm. Ms. Eda Matchak is is Brock Bradford. Assistant to make the biggest war film opener, while the lengthy knowledge that they might coordinating the event. Captains are Ben Ferriero ever. Ben Stiller stars as “Ernie’s Song” and “Above The not return home to their EDUCATION PLUS and Tim Filangiri. pampered action superstar Clouds,” illustrate her writ- families. Think about it, and UMASS/Boston will hold BORN BEFORE PLASTIC Tugg Speedman. Providing ing versatility, followed by the th drop by a fire station this an Open House on Saturday, October 18 at 12 noon the the soundtrack for Tropic fast blues piece “Sharp Cor- th month, and just let them October 18 beginning at ‘Born Before Plastic’ LIVE Thunder is a collection of 14 ners,” the imagination in- know we appreciate what 8:30 a.m. Call 617-287-6000 takes place at the North End tracks sure to bring back spiring “Bedtime Story,” and they do. They are special or log on to www.umb.edu/ Branch Library. North End memories — good and bad. the trumpet laden “Nico’s people. They don’t like the openhouse for more details. participants of the Boston’s Reflect on tracks as, “Ball of Dream.” Enjoy the romantic word ‘Hero’, but that is what Catholic Memorial will hold Memoir Project will read Confusion” (The Tempta- dew of “Summer Rain,” add- they are. God Bless our an Open House on Sunday, their compelling true stories. tions), “Run Through the ing alto sax and trombone to th Firefighters. October 19 from 1:00 pm- Copies of the book will also Jungle” (Creedence Clear- salute explorer Henry Hud- NEAD FAMILY 3:00 pm. For further informa- be available to purchase. I water Revival), Enigma’s son’s discovery of the Hudson CIRCUS NIGHT tion or application materials read the book, and it is most haunting “Sadness,” followed River with “Sailing Through North End Against Drugs call 617-469-8019 or visit interesting, and there is a by MC Hammer’s gem “U the Icy Waters” and “River of Annual Family Circus Night www.CatholicMemorial.org. common thread that binds Can’t Touch This,” the high- Mountains,” trailing with the at TD Banknorth Garden HOLY NAME SUPPER the neighborhoods written energy cut “Ready Set Go” serene “Blue Wonder,” fin- this past Friday was a huge IN EASTIE about together. (Ben Gidsjoy), and party with ishing up with “Chicago Split” th success. 400 of our closest Saturday, October 25 is TIDBITS The Mooney Suzuki’s “I Just and the tender ballad “Remi- friends and family attended the date for the Holy Name - Sons of Italy Boston Want to Celebrate.” With the niscing.” Outstanding album! st the event. It was a great Society’s Annual Ham/Hot Lodge #208 1 Fundraising clock turned back three to NIGHTMARE REVISITED night for everyone, and look- Dogs and Bean Supper at the Dinner Dance is October four decades, your ears will (CD) ing around you really under- Sacred Heart Parish Hall 17th at Tecce’s. resonate to 1971’s “I’d Love Walt Disney stood what NEAD is all about in East Boston. The Supper - St. Leonard’s Parish to Change the World” (Ten Walt Disney Records revis- ... Family! Special ‘Thanks’ to begins at 5pm, and tickets Reunion Dinner Dance is Years After), Steppenwolf’s its the cult classic The Night- our friends at St. John School, are available following the October 25th at Tecce’s. 1968 gem “The Pusher,” plus mare Before Christmas with the Eliot School, Christine Saturday or Sunday Masses. - NEAD Community Awards Ja’Net Dubois’ cover of The the release of Nightmare Re- nd Vraibel at Area A, John COLLEGE BOARD Dinner is November 22 at Jefferson’s TV theme song visited. Danny Elfman uses Romano for getting the group Jimmy Hayes of Dorches- Tecce’s. “Movin’ On Up,” and the Edgar an eclectic array of today’s together, and the TD Bank- ter made his College Hockey SMILE! Winter Group 1972 classic music superstars to give “Frankenstein.” Dan Hill pro- their interpretations to his vides the 1977 ballad “Some- songs. Marilyn Manson’s NEMPAC Fall Fundraising Event a Great Success times When We Touch” and eerie cover of “This Is Hal- by Sabrina Paradis Edwin Starr closes it out with loween” starts the spooky cel- struments including brass Brian McQuay, Mikaya his 1971 hit “War.” Explosive ebration, along with “Jack’s and woodwinds. Emma, Margaret Ris, Pat music action! Lament” (All-American Re- The day’s entertainment Gookin, Luisa Zauli, Ann MICHAEL CLEVELAND & jects), “What’s This” (Flyleaf), included a spectacular per- Fitzgerald, Melanie Crocini, FLAMEKEEPER — “Kidnap the Sandy Claws” formance by NEMPAC in- Tara Shea, Lisa LeBlanc, LEAVIN’ TOWN (CD) (Korn), “Making Christ- structor, Megan Roth (voice) Cheryl Sullivan, Marie Rounder mas” (Rise Against), “Oogie and additional performances Campochiarro and grand- Traditional bluegrass artist Boogie’s Song” (Rodrigo y by four NEMPAC music stu- daughter Brianna, Jon Michael Cleveland is consid- Gabriela), “Sally’s Song” (Amy dents, Sal Perez (piano), Sproul, Jeff Hemphill, Lola ered one of the most electri- Lee), and Plain White T’s cut Maggie O’Byrne (piano), Eva Yu, Amelia Careghini, Car- fying fiddlers to ever draw a “Poor Jack. Psychedelic ab- Scapicchio (piano) and Sun rie and Brian. bow across the strings, and stract visions come from Young Lim (voice), all of Special thanks goes to proof of that statement can bands Sparkle Horse with whom played to a packed Traci Walker Griffith and be heard on his debut album, “Jack’s Obsession,” The Vi- house. Lydia Torres for accommo- Leavin’ Town. Guitarist and tamin String Quartet con- NEMPAC was fortunate to dating the event at the Eliot lead singer Todd Rakestraw, tributes “Jack and Sally Mon- have so many members of School’s cafeteria and to Carl a founding member of Union tage,” and Polyphonic Spree the neighborhood commu- Ameno of the Nazzaro Station in 1984 is the ex- performs “Town Meeting Brianna Campochiaro on nity assist with the event, Center for the use of their pressive voice of the inten- Song.” A hauntingly different Cello from the bakers at the bake tables and providing access sity that is the Flamekeeper collection of holiday treats in sale to all those who braved to parking and to Brian for sound. Pick your beauties each artist’s signature style! A rainy downpour didn’t the inclement weather to at- helping carry the tables and from cuts as, “Sold Down the DEVIN THE DUDE — stop over 200 people from fill- tend, this was a truly com- the use of his truck. River,” a duet on “In My Mind LANDING GEAR (CD) ing the Eliot School cafeteria munity effort. Thanks also to the Rayburn to Ramble,” the country bal- Razor & Tie for the North End Music and NEMPAC would like to Music Store for the use of the lad “My Blue Eyed Darling,” Rapper Devin Copeland Performing Art Center thank the following people: instruments in the petting reaching back to the 1950s a/k/a MC Devin the Dude (NEMPAC Bake Sale, Flea John and Patricia Romano, zoo. to cover The Lonesome Pine makes his debut on Razor & Market and Crafts fair. With and sons John and Christo- Kids of all ages enjoyed the Fiddler’s “I’m Feeling For Tie Records with his album a little something for every- pher, Sarah Glenn, Tim Grif- event and everyone’s effort You,” serving up Bill Monroe’s Landing Gear. Devin’s hu- one, the event celebrated the fin and sons Charlie and and enthusiasm helped to instrumental gem “Northern morous rhymes and light- beginning of the Fall semes- Sam, Tiffany Cochran, Carl raise over $800 toward future White Clouds,” along with hearted stories have earned ter at NEMPAC and its grand Ameno, Lauren Nelson, Matt programming and scholar- “Troubles ‘Round My Door” him a strong fan base. Take re-opening after extensive Black and daughter Griffin, ships for NEMPAC students. and hit the halfway mark a listen to the tongue- renovations to the main with the rapid-fire title track in-cheek humor of “In My building. Fair goers could “Leavin’ Town.” Second half Draws,” the tasty “I Can’t sample delicious treats from songs shine via “Sunday Make It Home,” the smoky the bake sale or sip lemon- Morning Christian,” the “Thinkin’ Boutchu,” the driv- ade from a good old-fashion Monroe gem “Jerusalem ing “Let Me Know It’s Real” lemonade stand while brows- Ridge,” along with a tale of and the staccato “Me, You.” ing for bargains from vendors broken love “I’m Ridin’ This Dee-Rail joins Devin on and the NEMPAC “flea mar- Train,” the soulful “Come “Highway,” teaming up with ket” tables. Spring,” pickin’ their spots Snoop Dogg & Tony Mack on Other activities included with “When You Were Mine,” “I Don’t Chase ‘Em,” plus “Yo face painting, balloon hats, the high-powered “Kickin’ Mind” featuring G Monee & cookie decorating and vari- Back” ending with “Farewell Young Malice, and with 14K, ous craft activities for chil- For a Little While.” Barn- polishes up the track “I Need dren. NEMPAC music in- burners to ballads, vocals and a Song.” Joseph Edwards, Jr. structors Amelia Careghini, instrumentals — each one co-wrote and performs “Your Gary Fieldman (percussion), outstanding! Kinda Love” with The Dude, Sepp Hammer (voice), Sarah AMINA FIGAROVA — who wraps up his fifth album Glenn (violin), and Ginevra ABOVE THE CLOUDS (CD) with a rap rendition of Ventre (cello) were all on Munich “Stray.” One listen to Land- hand to create an instru- Amina Figarova, com- ing Gear will convince you of ment “petting zoo”, where Cate (with backpack), Lily (foreground) and Mom Jen poser/pianist/bandleader, is The Dude’s reason for his kids could try out various in- Hamilton on piano Azerbaijan-born, Rotterdam- success. POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 17, 2008 Page 11

Broadway hit about a young actress, and Cameo Couture. The evening Peggy Sawyer, who gets her big break begins with a cocktail hour and cul- on the stage. For tickets and more Special Events minates with the unveiling of Reggie information, call the box office at: 617- B’s new fashion magazine. For tick- 912-9222 or visit: INTERCONTINENTAL BOSTON, ets, call: 603-275-9733 or visit: NOW www.bostonconservatory.edu/per- ROSE KENNEDY BALLROOM www.crucialservers.net/hyatt. formances. 510 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA PLAYING A PARK FOR ALL SEASONS GALA DICK’S LAST RESORT - Friday, November 21, 2008. Join Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall MUSIC Mayor Thomas Menino your friends Boston, MA and neighbors to celebrate Christo- OCTOBER 2008 ENTERTAIN- BERKLEE PERFORMANCE Center UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN pher Columbus Park. Enjoy dancing MENT LINE-UP – October 18th The 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston to the Stardust Band, a buffet din- Slap Happies from 10:00 PM until The Sovereign Bank Music Series ner and silent auction. To purchase 1:00 AM; October 20th Paul Fudin from at Berklee. Pop music chases fads; tickets call 617-723-3584 or 7-10:00 PM; October 25th Split In- great music surprises us. The Sover- www.focccp.org finity from 10:00 PM until 1:00 AM eign Bank Music Series at Berklee and October 31st The Halloween presents great music from Peru to THE REGENT THEATRE Bash with Classic Trax from 10:00 Nashville; from soul to lando to jazz. 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA PM until 1:00 PM. For more detailed Eight shows. No boundaries. Full of THE HIT TRIBUTE SHOW information on these acts, please call: surprises. November 6, 2008, - Eva SINATRA & FRIENDS - Sunday, 617-267-8080. Ayllón, November 16, 2008 - Daniel November 2, 2008 at 2:00PM. Lanois, December 3, 2008 - Wayner Richard DeLuca portrays Frank, as THE COMMANDER’S MANSION Shorter Quartet 75th Birthday one of the best Sinatra tributes in 440 Talcott Ave, Watertown, MA Celebration, February 5, 2009 - JAZZ the business, singing many of the ALL MISCHIEF COMES AFTER as Condition: Mint Condition, standard classics. Also rarely per- ALL HALLOW – October 17, 2008 March 1, 2009 - The Great Ameri- formed songs such as “Rain In My from 7:30-9:30 PM. Come and enjoy a can Songbook: The Music of Burt Heart” “You And Me” and “How Do conversation with Halloween author- Bacharach, March 7, 2009 - Shining You Keep The Music Playing”. Jimmy ity Lesley Bannatyne. For more infor- Stars: The Music of Earth, Wind Celona portrays a wonderful rendi- mation visit: www.revels.org. & Fire, April 16, 2009 - Singers Show- tion of Dean, singing many of Dean case: The 25th Anniversary. All con- Martin classic favorites as “Everybody ARTESANI PARK certs begin at 8:15 p.m., except where Loves Somebody” and many more. A 1234 Soldiers Field Rd, noted. For ticket information, call 617 Wonderful performance by Cheryl Brighton, MA 747-2261 or visit berkleebpc.com. Thurson as Connie Francis. For tick- 1 st ANNUAL BOSTON VISION ets call 781-646-4TIX WALK – Saturday, October 25th start- TD BANKNORTH GARDEN ing at 10:00 AM. Participate in this Causeway St., Boston BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CTR. walk to help raise money to fight reti- THE WHO - October 24, 2008 at 136 Mass Ave, Boston, MA nal degenerative diseases that affect 8:00 PM. After a brief hiatus following JEEP PRESENTS WARREN more than 10 million Americans. For a hugely successful world tour, The MILLER’S CHILDREN OF WINTER more information call: 866-782-7330 Who will return to North America for Friday, November 11 at 6:30 and 9:30 or visit: www.VisionWalk.org. a very limited number of engagements PM. Saturday, November 12 at 6:00 in Fall, 2008, including the TD and 9:00 PM. For more information Banknorth Garden on October 24th visit our webstie at www.skinet.com/ DANCE as one of a handful of shows in ’08. warrenmiller. To purchase tickets call Rock innovators Pete Townshend and 617-931-2000 or log onto INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY Roger Daltrey will bring their electric, www.ticketmaster.com. ART mind blowing performances back with 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA a vengeance. HYATT REGENCY BOSTON ANOTHER EVENING: SERENADE/ Nunsense 25th Anniversary Tour starring Sally TINA TURNER - Sunday, Novem- One Avenue DeLafayette, THE PROPOSITION – October 24th Struthers! Two time Emmy Award winner Sally Struthers ber 16, at 7:00 PM and Monday, No- Boston, MA through October 26th – performances is getting into the habit (literally!) of returning to the vember 17, 7:30 PM. The fabulous ROCK THE RUNWAY FASHION by the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Reagle stage. After her stint there this past summer, performer has been wooing audi- SHOW – Saturday, October 25th from Company. These sparkling perfor- ences since the seventies without 7:30 to 1:00 AM. Themed as “classic there’s more funny business in store from “All in the mances transport the viewer through ever losing ground. evening wear with an edge”, models time with a cast of fierce dancers and Family’s” Struthers with a SURPRISE Boston area visit COLDPLAY - October 29, 2008 at will don sleek designs from Lord & sound. For tickets call: 617-478-3100 or in Nunsense – now on its 25th Anniversary National Tour. 7:30 PM. Coldplay recently confirmed Taylor; Samuel Vartan; Lit Boutique www.icaboston.org Performing this month at the Robinson Theater, check a return trip of their “Viva La Vida” North American Tour to the TD out Theater section for more details. Banknorth Garden on October 29 in ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS ing house to cart off the supposed support of their album of the same birthday boy, turning the “party” into name.Viva La Vida is the follow-up WESTIN BOSTON Renaissance Italy - The Boston THEATER a nightmare. See what happens. to 2005’s X&Y, which debuted at #1 WATERFRONT HOTEL Camerata, Anne Asema, artistic di- in 32 countries and has sold 10 mil- 425 Summer Street Boston, MA rector. NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE lion copies worldwide to date. Check CONFEDERAZIONE SICILIANI 2008 Musical Season at NSMT: ROBINSON THEATER them out live. For tickets call 617- NORD AMERICA IN COLLABORA- GREAT SCOTT 42ND STREET – October 28th through 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA 931-2000 or www.ticketmaster.com TION WITH THE SICILIAN ASSO- 1222 Commonwealth Ave. November 23, 2008 and A CHRIST- LIBERACE, THE LEGEND LIVES! CIATION OF GREATER BOSTON Allston, MA MAS CAROL – December 5th through - Saturday, November 1st and Sun- MOHEGAN SUN ARENA 2008 ANNUAL GALA DINNER. ELISA -MAKING HER AREA DE- December 21, 2008. For more day, November 2nd at 2 PM. Martin 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT Saturday, November 1st at 7:30 PM. BUT! Saturday, November 1, 2008 at information,call: 978-232-7200 or visit: Preston, a talented concert pianist, PAUL ANKA - Friday, October 24, There will also be an all day confer- 9PM. Elisa’s artistry has been hon- www.nsmt.org. entertains you with his flamboyant 2008 at 8:00 PM - Mohegan Sun au- ence with several Sicilian Associations ored with major awards including five showmanship, complete with rhine- diences have come to expect nothing coming from the USA and Canada that from Italy’s prestigious Festival di THE OPERA HOUSE stone-studded piano, amazing se- but the best from Paul Anka, who de- constitute the CSNA. Be a part of this Sanremo, an MTV European Music 539 Washington St, Boston, MA quined costumes and, of course, crys- livers as a consummate live enter- fantastic event to be held in Boston Awards Best Italian Artist win and a LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL tal candelabra. A classically trained tainer. His latest CD Classic Songs,My for the first time. For more info please Tenco Award for Best Debut Album October 28th through November 9, pianist, Mr. Preston astounds listen- Way finds him putting his own spin call Maria Marchetti at 781-461-2633 for Pipes And Flowers (’97). With her 2008 – The hilarious MGM film is ers with marvelous musical memories. on contemporary music by songwriters or Mirella Mazzeo at 617-361-3893. North American album and touring Broadway’s new smash hit musical Audiences hear Liberace favorites like such as Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Cyndi debut, Elisa is poised to win honors and it’s coming to you. “The Beer Barrel Polka,” “Malaguena,” Lauper, Daniel Powter and The Kill- THE BURLINGTON SONS OF and hearts in the new world as well. DIRTY DANCING – February 7th “and the showman’s signature tune – ers. It also features a special duet with ITALY/WOBURN SONS OF ITALY For more info log onto through March 15, 2009. A movie seen “I’ll Be Seeing You.” All songs are or- Pop superstar Michael Bublé (whose HALL www.greatscottboston.com or for tick- by millions with an unforgettable chestrated and carefully reproduced career began through Paul Anka’s Lexington St., Woburn ets www.ticketweb.com. Learn more soundtrack and adored by many, is from the original arrangements. sponsorship). A legend who is the DINNER DANCE “AMORE DA about Elisa at www.elisatoffoli.com. now a record-breaking stage show. NUNSENSE – Sunday, October 19th master mind behind many of the fa- NAPOLI” - Saturday, November 1, For tickets, times of performances and at 2:00 PM (One performance only! mous songs written for such greats as 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The Burlington ITALIAN RADIO more information please, call: 866- Nunsense begins as the Little Sisters Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra Sons of Italy is celebrating the “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM 633-0194. of Hoboken discover that their cook among many others! For tickets, call Naples/Campagna Region. Music by to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom THE COLONIAL THEATRE (Sister Julia, Child of God) has acci- 617-931-2000 or log onto The Italian Connection, catered, by Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA dentally poisoned 52 fellow sisters. ticketmaster.com. Maria’s Catering. For “The Italian Show” w/Nunzio FROST/NIXON – January 27, Money must be raised immediately for tickets call 781-932-8203. DiMarca every Sunday from 10 AM to 2009 through February 8, 2009. Stacy burials. The sisters decide that the CHURCH OF THE ADVENT 1 PM on www.1110wccmam.com Keach leads a cast of 10 in this fast- best way to raise the money is to put 30 Brimmer Street, Boston, MA ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER “Italia Oggi” (Italy Today) Sundays paced Tony Award nominated new on (what else?) a variety show. Here An Evening of Contemporary Music MUSEUM 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi play which shows the determination, we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a Friday, October 17th at 8:00 PM. This 280 The Fenway, Boston MA AM 1460 www.1460WXBR.com conviction and cunning of two men former circus performer; Sister Mary evening of music features The VIENI IMENEO: MUSIC AND “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco as they square off in one of the most Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a LaCrosse Trio. This group was MARRIAGE RENAISSANCE ITALY - Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM monumental television interviews of streetwise nun named Sister Robert founded by pianist Stephen Drury and Sunday October 19, 2008 at 1:30 PM. or online at www.djrocco.com all time. Anne, Sister Mary Leo, a novice who based at the New England Conserva- A musical tour of nuptial mores in Flo- NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT is a wannabe ballerina, and the de- tory. They are known for their excep- rence, Rome, Venice, and other cen- UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS December 16, 2008 through January lightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, tional command of modern repertoire, ters of Italian splendor, circa 1450 - BOSTON, MA 11, 2009. Harry Connick, Jr. stars as a the nun who lost her memory when a often performing the music of cur- 1600. CAMPUS CENTER BALLROOM Long Island playboy in this new musi- crucifix fell on her head. rently active composers. For more in- IMAGINING LOVE IN DANTE’S DI- 3RD FLOOR cal comedy filled with bootleggers, gold To miss this event would be a sin! formation, call: 617-263-6739. VINE COMEDY - Thursday, October ITALY AND THE HOLOCAUST: diggers and some of the greatest songs For tickets call: 781-891-5600 or visit: 23, 2008 at 6:30PM. Dante scholar THE CALABRIA CONNECTION - in the legendary Gershwin catalog. www.reagleplayers.com. WELLESLEY COLLEGE Rachel Jacoff reveals the varieties of Monday, November 10, 2008 8am - For tickets and times of the perfor- 106 Central St, Wellesley, MA love portrayed in the Divine Comedy - 5pm. The conference, “Italy and the mances, call Ticketmaster at: 617- THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY A MUSICAL ‘LADIES NIGHT” – Fri- from lust to divine love - themes also Holocaust: The Calabria Connection” 931-2787 THEATER day, October 17th at 8:00 PM in the present in Renaissance marriage art. Opening remarks will be made Dr. 31 Hemenway St, Boston, MA Houghton Memorial Chapel. The Lark The poetic landscape of Dante stood Winston Langley, Provost &Vice Chan- BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE FOLLIES – October 22-26, 2008. Chamber Artists will perform music by in counterpoint to the practical and cellor for Academic Affairs, Hon. 264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA This cult classic is the story of a 30th female composers of the 20th century. political functions of Renaissance Renato Turano, Mr. Robert Leikind, ROCK & ROLL – November 7th reunion of follies girls before their This concert is free and open to the marriage. During the Renaissance, Director, American Jewish Commit- through December 7, 2008. It’s Au- theater is torn down. This production public. For more information, call: how and where did love (in all its forms) tee. Opera singer Cristina Fontanelli gust 1968 and Russian tanks are roll- merges past and present—linking bit- 781-283-2736. find expression? will sing Italian and Yiddish songs of ing into Prague. Jan the Czech stu- tersweet memories of the past. Come GARDNER AFTER HOURS - DI- that period. A panel of distinguished dent lives for rock music, Max the En- and be haunted by this singular pro- SYMPHONY HALL VINE COMEDY - Thursday, Novem- with Jewish and Italian dignitaries glish professor lives for Communism duction. 301 Mass. Avenue, Boston, MA ber 20, 2008 at 7 PM. Exhibition Per- will discuss the “Moral Lessons of and Esme, the flower child is high. THE QUICK CHANGE ROOM – BOSTON UNIVERSITY SYM- formance. Video Performer art pioneer the Holocaust” For additional infor- Come and see this sweeping and pas- Scenes from a Revolution – Novem- PHONY ORCHESTRA – November 24, Joan Jonas stages a Dante reading in mation please contact Dr. Maria sionate drama. For more information, ber 20th through November 23, 2008. 2008 at 8:00 PM will present the mu- the Tapestry Room. For more infor- Lombardo at 216-287-5766 or tickets and times call: 617-266-0800 This is a scathing political satire on sic of John Adams and Maurice Ravel. mation call 617-566-1401 or log onto [email protected]. The or visit: www.huntingtontheatre.org. the bottom line of capitalism. Come Come and enjoy this evening of musi- www.gardnermuseum.org. event is free and open to the public. THE BIRTHDAY PARTY - Decem- and be really entertained! cal excellence. For more info and tick- SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES - A complimentary breakfast (8:00AM- ber 10-13, 2008. Two sinister strang- 42ND STREET – March 4-8, 2009. A ets, please call: 888-266-1492 or visit: Sundays at 1:30 PM. October 19, 2008, 9:00AM) and luncheon (12:00PM- ers arrive at a shabby seaside board- classic reproduction of the small www.BostonSymphonyHall.org. Vieni Imeneo: Music and Marriage in 1:00PM) will be served. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 17, 2008

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Coming soon! Italian researchers isolated records of COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED an erection-inducing plant compound in those people TOMATO SAUCE WITH MEAT a widely sold Chinese herb known as over 32 “Macaroni with the Gravy” Horny Goat Weed. The compound, icariin, years, they may be as effective as Viagra, researchers found that 1 twenty-eight-ounce can of crushed tomatoes say. more than 1 eight-ounce can of tomato paste Bad news! More than 90 percent of nurs- half of the deaths in this group could have 1 medium onion chopped ing homes violate federal health and been prevented through healthier lifestyle 1 garlic clove chopped (optional) safety standards, according to a report by choices, such as exercising regularly, not 1/3 cup vegetable, canola or olive oil the Department of Health and Human Ser- smoking, not drinking to excess, and eat- 1 teaspoon dried basil, or 3 fresh basil leaves vices. More than 1.5 million Americans live ing properly to avoid major weight gain. The 1 or 2 pounds meat of your choice in 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. The study found that 44 percent of the deaths Suggestion of meats and combinations: report found that care in about 17 percent from cancer were avoidable, as were a whop- Ground beef or turkey for meatballs of homes posed “actual harm or immediate ping 72 percent of the cardiovascular fatali- Meatballs and lamb stew meat jeopardy” to patients, including instances ties. Even tiny changes, like walking for a Meatballs and veal stew meat of abuse and neglect. For-profit homes had half hour every day, quitting smoking, or Meatballs and Italian pork sausages more violations than nonprofit. eating more vegetables and less fat, can sig- Lamb stew or veal stew meat and Italian pork sausages Wow! An Oregon grandfather who went to nificantly reduce one’s risk of cancer and Cut-up chicken portions the hospital for abdominal pain was given heart disease. Extending one’s life, Heat oil in saucepan and brown meat in pot. After brown- surprising news about the cause of his Harvard’s researchers say, is literally a ing all portions, remove and set aside. Drain excess oil if discomfort. “Based on your visit today,” a matter of will. desired, to limit the amount of oil in the sauce. Add chopped letter from Curry General Hospital informed The last thing a man wants to do, is the onion, garlic, and basil to saucepan. Simmer until onion is him, “we know you are pregnant.” John last thing he does — die. And remember, opaque. Garlic should not brown. Add crushed tomatoes and Pippen, 71, a retired mechanic, called the death and taxes are inevitable, but death is stir thoroughly. Add half a cup of water if mixture appears hospital, which admitted that someone had not a repeater. to be too thick. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and hit the wrong key in spitting out a discharge The distinguished musicologist Albert simmer for about fifteen or twenty minutes. Stir occasion- letter. “Mr. Pippen,” declared an adminis- Natale informs us, since 1911, customers ally to prevent mixture from sticking to the bottom of the trator “is not pregnant at all.” at what was once Wanamaker’s department saucepan. Then add tomato paste and stir thoroughly. Fill A month ago, 47 percent of female voters store in Philadelphia have enjoyed the boom- empty tomato paste can with water and stir water into had a favorable opinion of Sarah Palin, com- ing sound of its famous 28,482-pipe organ, sauce. Cover pot and simmer slowly over low heat for pared with 19 percent who viewed her un- said to be the world’s biggest playable another twenty minutes. Then add browned meat. Cover favorable. Now, her favorable rating among instrument. Over the decades, the organ and cook slowly until meat portions are tender. women has dropped to 34 percent, while became increasingly neglected; in the mid- Remaining sauce freezes well. those with an unfavorable opinion have 1990s, only about 20 percent of its pipes NOTE: During my years of experience in cooking, I have found risen to 33 percent. were working. But following massive re- that the taste of a tomato sauce varies with the kind of canned So what else is new? The Pew Research pairs, it is fully functional again. At Macy’s, tomato used. My advice is to experiment with the variety of Center reports 43 percent of American men which now owns Wanamaker’s Peter Rich- kinds of crushed tomatoes available today until you acquire and women living in couples say it’s the ard Conte played the newly restored organ, the taste that pleases you. Try using a combination of meats in woman who makes more of the decisions backed by the Philadelphia Orchestra. To your sauce also, to vary or enhance its flavor. at home, including managing finances, master its six keyboards, he said, “You have Whenever I need a tomato sauce for preparing eggplant, veal planning weekend activities, and choosing to have many arms, many hands, and many or chicken cutlet parmigiana, I cook up a batch of this tomato what to watch on TV. And 26 percent say brains.” sauce, eliminating use of meat or tomato paste. it’s the man who makes most of these deci- Bits of Italian-American history: In 1977, sions, while 31 percent of people in couples “John Scarne,” born Orlando Carmelo say they split the decisions equally. Scarnecchia, celebrated 40 years as a Vita can be reached at [email protected] Frank Arricale says marriage is a part- magician. He entertained at the White nership where no matter how good a hus- House 43 times. Scarne, also the world’s fore- band is, his wife is still the better half. most gambling authority, sold 7-million cop- 1st Generation Tom Analetto of Medford, says, “A man and ies of his 15 books on gambling. When the his wife are one, one too many times.” Italo-American Times asks Scarne:” Any ad- Italian-American Carlo Scostumato claims many a married vice to gamblers?” He replies, “Don’t gamble.” woman leads a double life — hers and In 1984, Congresswoman Geraldine Vita Orlando Sinopoli his. Ferraro became the first woman in Ameri- Shares with us Joey Antonelli of Somerville, thinks many can history to be nominated by a major a woman would make a better wife if she political party, for Vice-President of the a delightful recollection stopped trying to make her man a better United States. of her memories as a child husband. In 1991, Midshipman Captain Juliene Robyn Waters of Swampscott thinks to Gallina, age 21, brigade commander at the growing up in make your husband happy, treat him like a U.S. Naval Academy, is the first woman el- Boston’s “Little Italy” dog: give him plenty of affection and a loose evated to the honored rank in the 147-year and a collection of leash. history of the military college. Capt. Gallina Giuseppina, cosce storte, thinks some becomes responsible for 4,289 midshipmen. Italian family recipes husbands would be happier if they had The greatest Super Bowl drive of all time from the homeland. married other women; other husbands, if — eight complete passes in two minutes and their wives had married other men. thirty —seconds was the work of San Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, claims Francisco 49ers Joe Montana in 1984. Great as Gifts husbands have more problems than wives Montana quarterbacked the 49ers to four Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH — for one thing, they have to put up with Super Bowl titles before playing for the or order an autographed copy from wives. Kansas City Chiefs. Montana was the Most Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 Dream when you’re feeling blue! If you Valuable Player of three of those four Super Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling want happy dreams, put flowers at your bed- Bowls. side every night. German researcher Boris Dan Marino, who played for the Miami Stuck performed a smell exposure test on Dolphins, was the highest rated quarterback 15 sleeping people. Once they’d reached in the NFL in 1984. He passed for an amaz- their deepest stage of REM sleep, he bathed ing 47 touchdowns in his first 20 games, a them in strong smells of either roses or rot- record it took Joe Namath three seasons to ten eggs for ten seconds. He then roused match. them to ask what they’d been dreaming Seven Italian American football players about. All of the people who smelled roses have won the prestigious Heisman Trophy, reported pleasant dreams, while most of college football’s highest honor. They are them who smelled rotten eggs said they’d Alan Ameche (Wisconsin), Gary Beban been in the midst of a nightmare. Smell, (UCLA), Joe Bellino (NAVY), Angelo Bertelli Stuck tells New Scientist, directly affects the (Notre Dame), John Cappelletti (Penn State), “emotional coloration” of one’s dream world. Gino Torretta (Miami), and Vinny Testaverde Rosalie Cunio of Waltham thinks many (Miami). Cappelletti, an all-American run- people who like to be referred to as dreamers ning back, gave his trophy to his younger are merely sleepers. brother, Joey, who was dying of cancer. Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald thinks The great Joe Paterno became head coach there’s only one thing rarer in sleep than of the Penn State football team in 1965 Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, to dream we are sleeping, and that is to where he led the team to 22 major bowl The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 dream we are dreaming. games and four perfect seasons, produced Can you cheat death? Yes, you can, says many All American players and 48 players The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily a new Harvard School of Public Health study who joined the NFL. Three times honored the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- of 120,000 people — at least to the extent of as Coach of the Year, he won more than 80 sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via adding years or even decades to your life. percent of his games. e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- When the researchers analyzed the health AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME addressed, stamped envelope. POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 17, 2008 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 6) series as well as its popular holiday classic, “The Nut- cracker,” would be the Opera House. “The Opera House will offer Boston Bal- let audiences a more At one point in her life, my and we would just drop Mom ried a bottle of cognac and intimate experience mother was bordering on off and head somewhere for two glasses and poured each with the artists on hypochondria, you name the lunch. This got me off the of us about three fingers of stage and a single ailment and she thought hook from having to sip tea the amber liquid and we venue for all Boston she had contracted it. Not with Laura and listen to the toasted each other. Just Ballet productions.” wanting to take any chances, latest gossip regarding fam- then, he looked up at two or ……. Renowned mu- Dad would take her to see Dr. ily, friends and foes. There three people standing in the sician Boz Scaggs re- Jannini just about every was one place we loved to doorway of the store-front turns to Boston for two other Saturday afternoon. head to for lunch. It was lo- restaurant. Looking next at performances at the Rose Jannini brought me cated on Sumner Street in his watch, he yelled out, Wilbur Theatre on into the world at the long- East Boston and had no “How many times have I told Sunday, November gone Winthrop Hospital on name. you Irish politicians, you 23 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 Lantana Chef Eric Bolduc October 21, 19@#. I’m not Tony DePasquale, a local come too late on Saturdays, p.m. The Wilbur The- prepares Lobster Ravioli for sure, but she may have bookie, baker, candlestick and now I ain’t gonna feed atre is located at 246 guests at the 2008 “Best of South been either the first or sec- maker (I may have this say- you. I looked up and saw that Tremont Street in Shore” Awards Party. ond Italian American female ing wrong) decided to open a the person he was speaking Boston’s Theatre Dis- (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) physician in the United restaurant and do the cook- to was Dapper O’Neil accom- trict. States. Breaking from the ing himself. His philosophy panied by a couple of his This fall, Decca will ancient Italian tradition of was, “Whatever I feel like friends. After Tony finished release Scaggs’ “Speak only educating male chil- cooking will be a feast, and yelling and shocking his Low,” the silken-voiced dren, her father never hav- they will come.” unknowing clientele, Dap- singer’s newest collec- ing a son, educated his He was right. There were per, with his hands in a tion of standards and daughter. Dr. Rose lost a no menus. When you were praying position, pleaded first studio album in loved one during WW II and seated in his storefront es- with him, “Oh, Please Tony, five years featuring had a break-down as a re- tablishment, either Tony or just this once, won’t you let his interpretations of sult. When she recovered, his wife would tell you what us come in from the cold?” Ellington, Mercer, Rod- she gave up pediatrics and they were cooking and you Tony replied, “Well, only this gers & Hart and other opened an office at her would make your choice(s). once, only if you promise to classic writers and Winthrop home and became There were a couple of behave.” Someone behind composers. a general practitioner. quirky problems that the res- Dapper yelled out, “We’ll be Scaggs began his By the early 1960s, Dad taurant became famous for. good, we’ll be good.” With distinguished career was playing more music Number one, whatever you this, the game was over and as a teenager and than ever and I was on my ordered, you couldn’t finish, Dapper O’Neil and his pals over a dozen records own. I think that Mom’s the portions were so large. were seated. later, when Scaggs The works of artist Stephen Silver problem bordered more on Second, if you couldn’t finish A tourist group sitting at released “But Beauti- are on exhibit at The M2L Gallery loneliness than illness. Her the portions, Tony would ap- another table called Tony ful,” the critical and on Boylston Street through the visits with Dr. Jannini were proach the men with a pair over. One of the women fan response was tre- 2008 holiday season. more for conversation and of scissors and cut off their couldn’t finish her lunch and mendous, and the al- (Photo courtesy of Lise Beane) tea than for cures of conjured neck ties and nail them to a asked for a doggie bag. Tony bum debuted at #1 on up illnesses. wall. If the ladies couldn’t fin- yelled, “Doggie bag, doggie the Billboard Jazz charts. (Be sure to visit Hilda On several occasions, Dad ish, he would make them bag; you want a doggie bag Tickets are available at Morrill’s gardening Web site, would be playing a Saturday take off their bras and then you go to a Chinese restau- The Wilbur Theatre Box www.bostongardens.com. afternoon wedding and would nail them to one of the walls rant, You know what I gotta Office, at all Ticketmaster In addition to events covered not be able to drive Mom to in the restaurant. In spite of do with this food?” With that outlets, online at www.ticket and reported by the columnist, Winthrop and her appoint- his pranks, the food was so he scooped up the food from master.com and by calling “The Socially Set” is compiled ments with Dr. Jannini. good that he had a list of the woman’s dish with his 617-508-931-2000. For fur- from various other sources When those occasions arose, who’s who in Boston as his bare hand and threw it at the ther information, please call such as news and press re- I was enlisted to chauffer clientele. closest wall. The woman was 617-248-9700. leases, PRNewswire services, her. She never learned how On one Saturday, after I in shock, but the locals Enjoy! etc.) to drive. As a matter of fact, dropped Mom off at Dr. roared with laughter. most women in Mom’s gen- Jannini’s, I picked up Sal Those were fun Saturdays • Selecting a President (Continued from Page 7) eration didn’t drive and had and we headed for the East for us. Every time we ate at ants has seen us through strictly interpret the Consti- to rely on the men in their Boston No Name Restau- Tony’s place was a new fun- the good and bad times of our tution rather than legislate homes for transportation. rant. Tony’s wife sat us down filled but strange experience history. The outcome of this from the bench as we have The reception area was the and placed “the usual” on our similar to this one. I discov- election will determine the seen in Massachusetts. living room of the Jannini table, a sliced loaf of Italian ered not long afterward that future composition of the There are many issues that home and Laura, Dr. Rose’s bread and a gallon of red Tony’s son, Ronnie, had at- Supreme Court, its rulings differentiate Obama from sister, would serve tea and wine. If you think this tended English High and I on the issues of our day and McCain, many reasons to cookies and engage the amount starts out as exces- knew him from there, but the nature of the country we favor John McCain; none waiting people in conversa- sive, wait. When Tony came everyone called him “Ronnie pass on to future genera- carry the degree of conse- tion. Laura looked like a over, he told us what he was Baker,” and I never made tions. Should Barack Obama quence for the future of the heavy-set version of Olive making that day and we or- the connection. become president it is al- country than the selection Oyl. She had never married dered. Sal decided on ravioli Well, that was a long time most certain he will choose of justices and the composi- and was, basically, the sec- and I on veal cutlets. When ago and everyone I’ve men- liberal justices whose deci- tion of the Supreme Court. retary, receptionist and as- the orders arrived, they were tioned is gone, with the sions will accommodate the Referring to last week’s sistant her sister needed in served on oval shaped plat- exception of Sal Meli, but mores of our times following article, “A Time for Maver- life. ters, large oval shaped plat- those memories will linger an ever more divergent icks” the final sentence There was a stretch of ters. The food was mounded forever. Thinking about be- path from conservative prin- should have read: Barack time when Mom was mak- on both, and without exag- ing gone, I just received ciples that have served us Obama has seldom, if ever, ing appointments every geration, the offerings on something from my church. well for centuries. been able to cross party other Saturday. This was in each plate could had fed four Each month there are me- John McCain has made it lines, the reach from his far the early 1960s, and the fam- to six people. There was no morial Masses for family clear that he favors conser- left position is just too diffi- ily had moved from East Bos- way on God’s good Earth that members who passed away vative justices who will cult to achieve. ton to Belmont. I would pick we could finish those gigan- a year earlier. I can’t believe my mother up and take the tic portions. it, Mom has been gone al- back roads to her appoint- Tony was a character who most a year. I’m now going Have a professional represent ment. On several occasions, was totally uninhibited. Af- to call and make the neces- you and your claim against I would call Sal Meli, an East ter we started eating, he sary arrangements. See you Bostonian I had grown up came over to the table to see next week … GOD BLESS the Insurance Company with, pick him up en route, if we liked the food. He car- AMERICA Richard Settipane — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER THE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD throughout the world now and for- ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for And All Other Losses Pertaining to Johnny Christy us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray Your Home or Business. for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. 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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 MICHELE MCPHEE TOPS ber, this was the same program that re- ON 96.9 AND IN THE METRO portedly had to be pushed into taking LO SAPEVATE CHE … Hispanics, black or white, right? Kudos to Michelle McPhee. Le farfalle, si e’ scoperto, parlano usando un linguaggio If the Wilkerson campaign thinks Dianne Michelle’s columns in the Boston Metro basato sui colori ma poseggono anche la capacita’ di should get re-elected, they can campaign scegliere I sapori. Atraverso il blu, il giallo ed il verde, su have been a breath of fresh air. She always for her in the district, but they shouldn’t luce polarizzata, si orientano, si spostano, e con una gets to the point and you already know she inject race where it has no place. Criticize scanzione lentissima avvertono i pericoli. Il rosso non viene means what she writes, just like she says Sonia Chang-Diaz for her public policy percepito dalle farfalle. Quello che mette in allarme le what she means on her radio show. stands, don’t call her a “white Hispanic” or a farfalle sono movimenti rapidi ed ombre improvvise. Per This latest column on the efforts by person from “another community.” quanto riguarda I gusti le farfalle vanno matte per il sudore Senator Wilkerson to win re-election as a Right on, McPhee, keep it up, going after dell’uomo, che fra l’altro, e’ ricco di sostanze organiche. write-in candidate espoused what I and nonsense whenever it rears its ugly head L’olfatto e’ un senso importante per questi insetti che many others think. like in the Second Suffolk District. prediligono odori agri che vedono a colori. Un entomologo I agree with her on those seemingly racist I also agree with her about all those italiano, Enzo Moretto, ha studiato a lungo le abitudini delle remarks by Jean McGuire of METCO about Obama supporters running like extras in a farfalle. Moretto e’ Direttore di ESAPOLIS, un grande museo there being “white Hispanics and black remake of the Invasion of the Body Snatch- vivente di insetti, api e bachi da seta, ed e’ stato inaugurato Hispanics.” Outrageous is the first word that ers singing all together that “Obama is the lo scorso 3 maggio (2008) a Montegrotto Terme, in provin- comes to mind. One, Obama is the One.” cial di Padova. Moretto e’ stato capace, primo al mondo, di I guess as an Italian-Irish American, Chanting endlessly that this is the age of riparare le ali delle farfalle, che poi sono riuscite a prendere McGuire apparently must believe I am nei- Obama. It’s just a bit scary for me. il volo. Moretto ha in progetto una collezione enorme di ther because I am both. Four of my first Isn’t anyone thinking on their own out bachi da seta, piu’ grande di quella in Cina. Moretto ha cousins are half-Hispanic and half-Irish. there? This isn’t the Second Coming, it’s a anche avuto parole di ammirazione per il giardino segreto Once again I assume McGuire probably sees presidential election. sotto il Pincio, a Roma, dove si ammirano farfalle esotiche, them as “white Hispanics.” God bless him, Joe Biden is far more quali- di ogni misura, dove sono state liberate farfalle comuni I’m tired of the likes of McGuire and City fied to be President of the United States, but capaci di migrare dall’Italia all’Africa, in sette giorni. Councilor Chuck Turner throwing race into we get the Chosen One instead. DID YOU KNOW THAT … this race for a Senate seat. I’m old enough to remember Jack They have discovered that butterflies speak by using a McPhee is correct. How can McGuire head Kennedy in 1960 and Obama is no Jack language based on colors, but they possess also the capac- this state-funded METCO program? Remem- Kennedy. ity to choose the taste. Through the blue, the yellow and the green colors, on polarized light, they find their bear- • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) ings, move about, and with a very slow shunning move, they sense danger. Red is a color butterflies are unable to As far as I know the only tion accidentally listed the for Nixon. perceive. What alarm the butterflies are fast movements community that has a Wall wrong crown for Olivia Cabra. Several times over the and sudden shadows. As far as the palate is concerned, the Street and a Main Street is She was named the Miss years, I have voted for third butterflies go crazy over man’s sweat which, inter alias, is Charlestown. Roslindale Lodge #1606 party candidates like Ralph rich with organic nutrients. The sense of smell is impor- The real crisis is between S.O.I.A. and not Miss Bay Nader, Gene McCarthy and tant to these insects that prefer scents which they per- us and those greedy lenders State. My mistake but she Ross Perot. ceive as colors. An Italian entomologist, Enzo Moretto, has plus all those irresponsible indeed could be Miss Bay This year the campaign is for years studied the lifestyle of the butterflies. Moretto is homeowners who should State if there was one, right? God awful. It’s the four the Director of ESAPOLIS, a very spacious living museum have known better. It’s NYUK, NYUK, NYUK stooges on the campaign with insects including bees and silkworms which was Now, we, the people who on the Campaign Trail trail. On one side, Moe and inaugurated at Montegrotto Terme, in the province of played no role in this col- I started voting in 1972. Larry and on the other side, Padova (Padua). Moretto has been able, first in the world, to lapse are being asked to bail My choice was Richard Curly and Shemp. repair the wings of butterflies, which were later able to fly. out both of the. Nixon or George McGovern. The last presidential can- Moretto has a project, to put together a massive collec- Seems unfair to me! Even if I had seen into the didate I voted FOR was tion of silkworms, larger than the one in China. Moretto Oops ... future and viewed Water- Ronald Reagan many years has expressed his admiration for the secret garden located Last week my photo cap- gate, I still would have voted ago. beneath the “Pincio” in Rome, where anyone can admire exotic butterfliess, of any size, where common butterflies, • Barack Obama (Continued from Page 1) capable to migrate from Italy to Africa in seven days were would want someone with when he approves an ad that cient justification to consider let go. that kind of chip on his mocks Sen. John McCain for her application no further. shoulder working for it. being unable to send e-mails After all, if she would lie • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) Also, Senator Obama’s as- without mentioning his about that, what else has she 5,000 of approximately allows the City to leverage sociation with Tony Rezko poorly mended broken arms lied about? Obviously the 17,000 city employees would capital dollars at the best and the Association of Com- while in custody of the North woman lacked integrity, lose their jobs as a result of possible interest rates, re- munity Organizations for Re- Vietnamese which prevents which is a vital qualification income tax repeal. sulting in millions of dollars form Now (ACORN) come to him from manipulating the for any position within the There are more sensible of savings in borrowing costs. mind. Rezko was just con- computer keyboard? He’s not federal government, even a ways to curtail spending, If you’re worried about your victed of promoting corrup- computer illiterate, he’s DEA secretary who would and the City of Boston has budget, the City has pro- tion among Chicago politi- handicapped! have access to all investiga- already done a great job of grams and resources to help cians. He helped in the pur- Would you want a police of- tive reports. taking measures to do so. you make informed deci- chase of the senator’s home ficer in your city associating I’d like to conduct Senator Our investments have been sions with your savings. and was a campaign fund- with such people? Not likely. Obama’s background inves- collateralized since the early Money Talk$, a collaboration raiser for Obama. ACORN is But Obama supporters ignore tigation. I’d review his appli- 1990s, requiring banks to between the Office of Con- being investigated by the feds these associations because cation for the Illinois state offer third party security on sumer Affairs and the for systematic voter registra- they are desperate for a Dem- bar and see if he mentioned investments so that we don’t Mayor’s Youth Council ex- tion fraud. Not good things. ocrat in the White House. the drug usage that he dis- lose our shirt. The City also poses teens to common- Let’s not forget about Sena- A federal government full- closed in one of his books. If has a policy of not borrowing sense money management tor Obama’s pastor and men- field background investiga- the question about drugs was debt at variable rates. At the steps at a young age. For tor for 20 years, America- tion would also look for prior asked, and he denied it at the bargaining table, we took adults, the Department of hater Rev. Jeremiah Wright. inconsistencies, exaggera- time, his integrity is imme- steps to negotiate lower Neighborhood Development When first questioned about tions and outright lies on an diately put into question. He health care costs with in- offers Credit Smart, a series his membership in Wright’s application for employment. revealed it in his book to float surance providers. We of free classes about main- black theology church, Sena- I once conducted a back- a balloon to test his potential closely monitor our person- taining good credit. Please tor Obama first denied know- ground check for an appli- as a viable presidential can- nel expenses through the visit www.cityofboston.gov ing Rev. Wright harbored cant to become a secretary didate. Admitting it pre- Personnel Review Commit- for this information and such negative feelings about for DEA. She had previously vented his political oppo- tee, and we benefit from nu- more. the U.S., but after being fur- worked for a large police de- nents from attacking him merous public-private part- The City relies on your ther pressed, he dismissed partment as a secretary, and about it. In fact, in the eyes nerships to defray expenses support just as much as you the reverend’s conduct as left the job to have a child. of many Senator Obama that the City would other- rely on the City to deliver like a “crazy uncle” who lived She was ready to re-enter the supporters, using drugs en- wise be solely responsible services, and only by sup- in the basement. He finally workforce and wanted to work hances his resume. It’s for. Our excellent bond rat- porting each other can we decided that he couldn’t po- for DEA. She seemed perfect something they can relate to. ing is a testament to all of work through this difficult litically afford to stay in the for the job until the back- Personally I like my presi- these steps. AA1 bond rating economy. church, and dropped his ground investigation re- dents to not associate with membership. vealed that she lied on her known criminals, be drug- To keep job applicants hon- application. She claimed to free for a lifetime, have un- What Happens When You est, many government agen- have 30-semester hours of questioned integrity and be cies such as DEA, FBI, CIA college in office manage- able to pass a simple back- and others require them to ment, when in reality she ground investigation. Don’t Advertise? take a polygraph examina- attended one day of one class © 2008 North Star Writers tion. Do you think Senator and then dropped out. The Group. May not be republished Nothing! Obama could pass a polygraph fact that she lied was suffi- without permission. 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• Res Publica (Continued from Page 5) Mass. spoke on behalf of the that happen. Manufacturing EXTRA Innings American Manufacturing has been most devastated by Trade Action Coalition re- our ruinous trade policy.” by Sal Giarratani garding national policies that Whatever the results of have hollowed out our man- the November election, the God “Saves” was the potential tying run. Only Manny knows. Jason ufacturing sector. “First,” lasting governing majority Baseball? HUH? Bay has been great for us so said Shuster, “[we] diverted will be in the party that gets Pretty soon, if the hotdog good riddance to you know Back in the day, a relief attention from the true America back into the busi- vendor in the stands makes who. pitcher had to work to earn sources of prosperity, such ness of creating wealth and direct eye contact with the Manny is Hall of Fame a save. Remember, Elroy as manufacturing. Manu- jobs. guy in the on-deck circle, material, just not for us. Face from the Pirates in facturing is not a paper David Trumbull is the he’ll be part of the equation, 1959. He was 18-0 and shuffle sector. It is pure chairman of the Boston Ward eh? pitched just under 100 Eddie Brinkman, value add. It is basic and Three Republican Committee. K-Rod is good, but Radatz innings. How about Dick solid. And it has been disap- Boston’s Ward Three includes and Face were better! Senators Shortsop pearing because our govern- the North End, West End, part Radatz, over three seasons Eddie Brinkman, “good (1962-64) he rang up a 40- field, no hit” shortstop who ment has decided to make of Beacon Hill, downtown, Manny Being Manny waterfront, Chinatown, and 21 win-loss record, maybe 70 spent 10 seasons with the LEGAL NOTICE part of the South End. saves. Using today’s save 3,000 Miles Away Washington Senators before standard he probably had a Manny Ramirez is a great going to the Tigers in a trade Commonwealth of Massachusetts 170 saves for the Sox. One The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE slugger no doubt, but most involving Denny McLain in Probate and Family Court season he threw close to 185 of us were glad to see him 1971 died recently (Septem- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department innings in relief. go. Let him rant in LA. ber 30) in Cincincatti. MIDDLESEX Division The Trial Court Nowadays, closers aren’t Docket No. 08P2726EP1 Probate and Family Court Manny world is in a league He had a great arm at Department the same thing. Toward the In the Estate of of his own. In 53 games as a short but couldn’t hit. He MIDDLESEX Division end of the season for ex- IRENE LOUISE PROULX Docket No. 08P4136EP1 Dodger, he was 17-53 — .396 finished his 15 year career Late of WOBURN ample, Francesco Rodriguez In Boston, no where near with a .224 batting average. In the Estate of (K-Rod), came into a game in In the County of MIDDLESEX MARY ANN GORGONE that. Many thought he faked His best season was 1969 Date of Death June 6, 2008 the ninth, two on, two out, Late of NEWTON his innings over the years when he batted .267. How- NOTICE OF PETITION In the County of MIDDLESEX with a 7-3 lead. He got the and slaked off this last sea- ever according to Bill Gilden FOR PROBATE OF WILL Date of Death August 14, 2008 batter out for save 60, a new To all persons interested in the above son before moving 3,000 from the Washington Post, captioned estate, a petition has been pre- NOTICE OF PETITION season record (he finished miles away. “Brinkman used to have FOR PROBATE OF WILL sented praying that a document purport- with 62 saves), but he had a Remember that third trouble hitting his weight ing to be the last will of said decedent be To all persons interested in the above four run lead to work with. proved and allowed, and that MARIE captioned estate, a petition has been pre- strike looking as a pinch (170 pounds) which isn’t CULLEN also known as MARIE FRANCES sented praying that a document pur- MLB considers it a save situ- hitter. Many think it was much.” In his final season CULLEN of WOBURN in the County of porting to be the last will of said decedent ation because the guy in the done on purpose. Was it? with the Tigers (1974) he hit MIDDLESEX or some other suitable person be proved and allowed, and that PATRICIA on-deck circle was circle be appointed executrix, named in the will to A. CUPO of NEWTON in the County of 14 homers, his most ever for serve without surety. MIDDLESEX and RICHARD V. GORGONE a season. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, of SOUTHBRIDGE in the County of Brinkman ended up an YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE WORCESTER or some other suitable per- LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT son be appointed co-executors named in Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts infield coach and later a AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN the will to serve without surety. The Trial Court The Trial Court scout for the White Sox. O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court ON NOVEMBER 7, 2008. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Department Department In addition, you must file a written affidavit A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division LEGAL NOTICE of objections to the petition, stating specific AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Docket No. 08P4353EP1 Docket No. 08P4290GI1 facts and grounds upon which the objection O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) Commonwealth of Massachusetts is based, within thirty (30) days after the ON NOVEMBER 7, 2008. In the Estate of In the Matter Of The Trial Court return day (or such other time as the court, In addition, you must file a written affidavit CAROL A. NOVAK ELIZABETH R TUTTLE Probate and Family Court on motion with notice to the petitioner, may of objections to the petition, stating specific Late of ACTON Of ACTON Department allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. facts and grounds upon which the objection In the County of MIDDLESEX In the County of MIDDLESEX MIDDLESEX Division WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, is based, within thirty (30) days after the Date of Death September 3, 2008 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Docket No. 08P4203AD1 ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at return day (or such other time as the court, NOTICE OF PETITION APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN In the Estate of CAMBRIDGE this day, October 3, 2008. on motion with notice to the petitioner, may FOR PROBATE OF WILL OF MENTALLY ILL PERSON MARK M. MANDLE Marie A. Gardin allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. To all persons interested in the above To ELIZABETH R TUTTLE of ACTON in the Late of N CHELMSFORD Acting Register of Probate WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at captioned estate, a petition has been pre- County of MIDDLESEX, and her heirs In the County of MIDDLESEX Mark M. Curley, Esq. Patrick G. Curley, Esq. CAMBRIDGE this day, October 3, 2008. sented praying that a document purport- apparent or presumptive, a petition has Date of Death APRIL 28, 2008 Curley Law Firm LLP, One Common Street ing to be the last will of said decedent be been filed in the above captioned matter NOTICE OF PETITION Marie A. Gardin alleging that said ELIZABETH R TUTTLE Wakefield, MA 01880 Acting Register of Probate proved and allowed, and that NANCY E. FOR APPOINTMENT OF NOVAK also known as NANCY NOVAK of of ACTON in the County of MIDDLESEX is ADMINISTRATRIX PORTLAND in the State Oregon or some other a mentally ill person and praying that ELIZABETH M BARILONE of MAYNARD in To all persons interested in the above LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE suitable person be appointed executor captioned estate, a petition has been pre- named in the will to serve without surety. the County of MIDDLESEX be appointed guardian, to serve without surety of the sented praying that JENNIFER A. MARCHAND Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, of NORTH CHELMSFORD in the County of The Trial Court The Trial Court YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE person - with the authority to administer an- tipsychotic medications in accordance with MIDDLESEX be appointed administratrix of Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT said estate to serve without surety. Department Department AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN the treatment plan. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Docket No. 08P4116EP1 Docket No. 08P3899EP1 ON NOVEMBER 17, 2008. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT In the Estate of In the Estate of In addition, you must file a written affidavit AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN of objections to the petition, stating specific AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN LUDGER A LUCAS AKA MARY FRANCIS BRIGHT O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) LUDGER ANTIL LUCAS A/K/A MARY M. BRIGHT facts and grounds upon which the objection ON OCTOBER 30, 2008. is based, within thirty (30) days after the ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. Late of NATICK Late of FRAMINGHAM WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, return day (or such other time as the court, ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at In the County of MIDDLESEX In the County of MIDDLESEX ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at on motion with notice to the petitioner, may CAMBRIDGE this day, October 2, 2008. Date of Death May 28, 2008 Date of Death April 23, 2008 allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. CAMBRIDGE this day, October 8, 2008. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, Marie A. Gardin Marie A. Gardin NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION Acting Register of Probate FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at Acting Register of Probate To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above CAMBRIDGE this day, October 10, 2008. captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- Marie A. Gardin LEGAL NOTICE sented praying that a document purport- sented praying that a document purport- Acting Register of Probate LEGAL NOTICE ing to be the last will of said decedent be ing to be the last will of said decedent be Commonwealth of Massachusetts proved and allowed, and that DAVID R proved and allowed, and that G. VICTOR Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court LUCAS of CHELMSFORD in the County of UNDERWOOD of LEICESTER in the County LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court Probate and Family Court MIDDLESESX or some other suitable person of WORCESTER or some other suitable per- Probate and Family Court Department be appointed executor named in the will to son be appointed executor named in the will Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department MIDDLESEX Division serve without surety. to serve without surety. The Trial Court MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. 08P3932EP1 IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Probate and Family Court Docket No. 08P3889EP1 In the Estate of YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Department In the Estate of TINA DELELLIS A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT MIDDLESEX Division SANDRA LEE GULLOTTI AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Docket No. 08P4133GI1 Late of BELMONT Late of WALTHAM O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) In the Matter Of In the County of MIDDLESEX ON OCTOBER 29, 2008. ON NOVEMBER 7, 2008. In the County of MIDDLESEX Date of Death September 17, 1998 MARY WIROLL Date of Death May 18, 2008 In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit Of BILLERICA NOTICE OF PETITION of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific In the County of MIDDLESEX NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF A COPY facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection FOR PROBATE OF WILL NOTICE OF PETITION OF THE WILL is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the To all persons interested in the above FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN To all persons interested in the above return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- OF MENTALLY ILL PERSON on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may sented praying that a document purport- sented praying that a document purport- allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. To MARY WIROLL of BILLERICA in the ing to be the last will of said decedent be ing to be the last will of said decedent be WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, County of MIDDLESEX, and her heirs ap- proved and allowed, and that RICHARD J. proved and allowed, and that CARLA ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at parent or presumptive, a petition has been GULLOTTI of WALTHAM in the County of DELELLIS of WINCHESTER in the County of CAMBRIDGE this day, September 30, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, October 3, 2008. filed in the above captioned matter alleging MIDDLESEX or some other suitable person MIDDLESEX or some other suitable person Marie A. Gardin Marie A. Gardin that said MARY WIROLL of BILLERICA in the be appointed executor, named in the will to be appointed executrix, named in the will to Acting Register of Probate Acting Register of Probate County of MIDDLESEX is a mentally ill serve without surety. serve without surety. person and praying that MARY E. WALSH of IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, BILLERICA in the County of MIDDLESEX and YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE JOHN P. WIROLL of HILLSBOROUGH in A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Fully Insured the STATE of NEW HAMPSHIRE or some AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Lic #017936 other suitable person be apointed guard- O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) ian to serve with personal surety of the ON NOVEMBER 13, 2008. ON OCTOBER 31, 2008. person - and property. In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, Heating & Air Conditioning O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may Sales, Service & Installation ON DECEMBER 11, 2008. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at Ken Shallow CAMBRIDGE this day, October 2, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, October 7, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, October 7, 2008. 617.593.6211 [email protected] Marie A. Gardin Marie A. Gardin Marie A. Gardin Acting Register of Probate Acting Register of Probate Acting Register of Probate Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 17, 2008

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB ORNER ALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. C T by Richard Preiss

AN OPEN LETTER TO BOB COUSY Dear Bob: ond career in the sport you I read where you received love so dearly. some unwelcomed news the That’s why they can’t de- other day, the fact that you lete from your resume that would not be rejoining the you were a highly success- Celtics regular season tele- ful head coach at Boston Col- casts this season for your lege after your retirement as customary 10 games. an active player, posting an I must admit that when I enviable 117-38 record over first read this I was shocked. six years — a span that saw I mean, why would a com- your teams win 20 or more pany not want someone games in four different years, like you associated with its earn two berths in the NCAA services? I really couldn’t fig- regionals and another in the ure that out. I know the NIT finals. How much did Celtics have always treated your players appreciate you? you fairly and with the ut- Enough so that when you most respect — and that you announced that the 1968- will continue to be employed 1969 season would be your by them. last at the Heights the ath- But this came from a dif- letes who gave their all for ferent quarter — not from the you went out and won 21 Celtics Family. games in a row. I know it must have hurt a Since that time you’ve little bit when you received been a coach in the NBA, that phone call. I could tell President of the Basketball from what you told the re- Hall of Fame, served as Com- porter: that the call came missioner of the American from someone other than the Soccer League, put on bas- Uncle Victor Gemelli during WWII Uncle Victor Gemelli boss of the operation. After ketball clinics all over the your many years of service, world and have been a Big Had a visit with businessmen David great boxing memorabilia including a rep- the person at the top could Brother. Gemelli with roots to boxing. Another great lica of Rocky Marciano’s heavy weight not bother to place the call We know you’ve always week, for the Roots of Boxing, and America. championship belt given to him by Bruno himself. thought of others. That’s why David, is a former college athlete. His Uncle Sammartino former World Wrestling Champ! But Bob, let’s look on the you were the founder and Victor Gemelli also into boxing was the New Stuff that makes you go WOW! bright side of things. That’s president of the first NBA England Amateur Lightweight Boxing David’s football coach at Archbishop all they can take away — 10 Players Association in 1954. Champion from 1923-1927 fighting under Williams High School was the legendary appearances on TV. They But perhaps more important, the name of Joe Conley. Armond Colombo. Coach Colombo is the can’t take away that you long before politicians em- Uncle Victor fought in WWII and unfortu- brother in law of Rocky Marciano and David were the city scoring cham- braced words such as “inclu- nately was killed in the line of duty. When is very close to both the Colombo and pion during your senior year sion” and “diversity” with he left for WWII he promised his niece that Marciano families. of high school in New York sound bites, slogans and he would bring a nice soldier boy back for To fight you gotta be tough and to be in City, that you were a three- catchy phrases, you did more her to marry. As fate would have it a young business you got to have these skills and time All-American at Holy than that — you embodied soldier, in fact, escorted Uncle Victor’s body others to keep you going. We got some great Cross, that the Crusaders them. In your own quiet way, back to the States and guarded his body at leaders in the business and boxing world. won 26 straight games dur- you’ve always treated the the wake. The soldier fell in love with Uncle These leaders in our society are key ing your senior year and people next door, around the Victor’s niece and has been married for sixty components to what makes America work, finished second in the NIT corner, in the neighborhood, years. Uncle Victor kept his promise! at its best. As does David Gemelli with his that season (1949-1950). across the city, throughout Ironically, his name sake, Cousin Victor was great workers, as he encompasses himself They can’t take away the the country and around the later wounded in Vietnam, but God spared with a staff that makes his Company fact that during your career world exactly the same — his life. GEM, Gravure Inc., “WORK! David’s company in the NBA you scored 16,955 with respect and dignity. Dave has many other great stories to tell! works as a team and he considers his points (18.5 points per game), Unfortunately, they don’t You got to see the stuff that he has, some workers like his second family!” recorded 6,945 assists (7.6 hand out trophies for those per game) and shot an im- deeds. But in a way you re- pressive .803 from the foul ceived one each time a per- line. They also can’t take son said “thank you.” away the fact that in 109 Oh, and let’s not forget that playoff games you also aver- you’ve been behind the mi- aged 18.5 points a game and crophone for Celtics games 8.6 assists per contest. They every season since the fall of also can’t blot out the fact 1974. A Celtics lifer in many that you were the Most Valu- ways. able Player in the NBA in They say you’re 80 — and 1957. what’s so wrong with that? I Nor can they take away guess they haven’t seen you the eight consecutive years go through your daily routine that you were the NBA assist at the Holy Cross fitness cen- leader or the 13 years you ter. That’s probably because were named to the All-Star you’re busy working out early team. And they are powerless in the morning while they’re to remove from your biogra- still in bed. For the eight de- phy the fact that you were cades that you’ve graced the elected to the Basketball Hall world with your presence, of Fame in 1971 and were everyone who has had the named to the NBA’s 25th, honor of meeting you has 35th and 50th anniversary been a better person for that David Gemelli inside of his GEM factory teams. experience. in front of photos of Rocky Marciano in They can’t erase the fact So, you won’t be on TV 10 background, holding replica of the Rocks’ that you went out on top — times this season. It took one World championship belt. Roland Saucier and David Gemeilli with the Celtics winning the sentence to state that. It took 1963 NBA championship by the rest of the column to re- defeating the Lakers in six view your accomplishments. TH games (a number that has a I hope another outlet will see ABLEVISION 20 EPISODE PREMIERE rather familiar ring to it fit to employ you for your ex- In five short years Triangle’s Ablevision television program has won national awards, now). It was the sixth NBA pertise and commentary — quadrupled the size of its talented crew and taken the message of “people with ability” Championship As a player another opportunity on life’s to a nationwide audience. you were Mr. Basketball. You journey. Meanwhile, we’ll Join them on Thursday, October 23rd at 6PM as they celebrate their achieve- were the Houdini of the Hard- see you at the Garden where ments, view the highly anticipated 20th Episode Premiere and dance the night away wood. You were named one the members of the Celtics at the star studded after party. The event will be held at Anthony’s of Malden, of the 50 Greatest Players in Family — the ones you truly 105 Canal Street, Malden. To purchase tickets call 781-290-9918 or log onto NBA History. know and love — will be wait- www.peoplewithability.org But you weren’t done. You ing as they always have for moved on to a successful sec- the Houdini of the Hardwood.