Fenway Challenge in the North End Concert Series Wraps Up! by Cristina Romano

VOL. 112 - NO. 33 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AUGUST 22, 2008 $.30 A COPY 2008 Dorothy Curran Fenway Challenge in the North End Concert Series Wraps Up! by Cristina Romano

Jackie Andrews of the North End, Brandon Uy of Brighton, Eli Swab of Charlestown, Anthony Bolger of Charlestown, and Jake Scanlon of Charlestown (front row, left to right) were the winners of the Fenway Challenge, part of Boston Centers for Youth & Families’ (BCYF) annual Sox Talks, held at Puopolo Park in the North End. The Boston Red Sox and Boston Police Activities League sponsor the Fenway Challenge, a skill competition in running, hitting, and throwing for boys and girls, ages 6-14. After the challenge, members of the Red Sox Organization arrive and speak with the crowd. Joining the young people in this photo, left to right, are BCYF Director of Recreation A familiar face in the North End, Angelo Picardi of the Ryan Fitzgerald; Red Sox Catcher Kevin Cash; Red Sox First Base Coach DeMarlo Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS Hale; Red Sox Pitching Coach John Farrell; Red Sox Pitcher Javier Lopez; Red Sox staff brought down the house when he was asked to Bullpen Coach Gary Tuck; Red Sox First Base Coach Luis Alicea; Red Sox Pitcher perform during the final show of the 2008 Dorothy David Aardsma; and Red Sox Bench Coach Brad Mills. Curran Wednesday night concerts on August 13th with the US Air Force Band of Liberty and special guest artist Instead of sitting in front of the excitement was evident theme of the day stressed by Crystal Gayle. During his brief set on City Hall Plaza, the television this summer as children lined up behind everyone who spoke, was to Angelo received no less than three standing ovations. or playing video games, kids a microphone to ask ques- encourage kids to stay in Angelo Picardi, an instrumental figure in bringing the from two local camps met at tions to their favorite players. school and to get an educa- best performers to Boston’s City Hall Plaza for the free Puopolo Park in the North Members of the team gave tion. At the end of the ques- concert series. Other performers included Charlie End on Wednesday, August advice to the young fans in tion and answer session, th Thomas’ Drifters & Shirley Alston Reeves of the 13 , for the annual “Sox the audience. Catcher Kevin winners of the Fenway Chal- Shirelles, U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty with Michael Talk”, part of the Fenway Cash offered advice to a boy lenge in every age group got Amante and the Big Band Night featuring the Harry Challenge — a running, hit- who wanted to improve his the unique opportunity to James Orchestra. The 2008 series was hosted by Mayor ting and throwing competi- catching skills on his Little take pictures behind home Thomas M. Menino, the Boston Parks and Recreation tion for boys and girls ages League team and Pitcher plate with the team. Mayor Department. (Photo by Jon Seamans) 6-14. After the competition, Javier Lopez taught a young Thomas Menino was also on children got the opportunity North End resident how to hand to greet players and to sit down and ask questions throw a curveball. However, fans, but let members of the to Boston Red Sox players and the advice was not just lim- Red Sox take the spotlight for News Briefs coaches. Even in the heat, ited to baseball; the common the afternoon. by Sal Giarratani

Louisiana Bans Cockfighting Mayor’s Column For generations down in Louisiana, cock- by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston fighting has been the sport of Kings. However, now the sport is banned, making that state the With gas around $4 a gallon, many those who may never have never asked last state to outlaw rooster fights. Opponents Boston families are feeling the crunch for assistance before. of the law say the new law marks the end of a this year. The cost of groceries is also The Food and Fuel Summit will be th rich tradition. up, with milk and eggs almost 20 per- held Saturday, September 27 at Madi- cent more than they were just a few son Park High School in Roxbury. The Maybe, No New Taxes months ago. The rising costs will hit the Summit will feature demonstrations by wallet of every Bostonian if they haven’t professionals on winterizing your home Governor Deval “No New Taxes for Now” already, and this winter will be a par- and tips on how to make the most out of Patrick has a message for taxpayers — there ticular challenge for many of us. No one your grocery budget. Utility partners aren’t any new taxes in the works but new wants to be hungry or left out in the cold. and community based organizations taxes can’t be off limits either. By working together, we can assure will be on hand to assist residents in Says Patrick, “The point is we have to stop more families will get the help they accessing fuel aid and energy efficiency paying for the things we want, but not the need. The City will host a Food and Fuel programming. things we don’t want” Summit next month and will begin a There are many things families can campaign to address these issues. do to save money on groceries from shop- Gas Prices Dropping Current estimates for heating the ping locally to making smart consumer Gas prices continue to drop. The average average household this winter are in decisions, and the summit will have tips price has dropped about 30 cents since the last the upwards of $4,000 if fuel remains for every income level. Experts on hand week of July. Hard to figure out. Wouldn’t you around $4 a gallon. Yet, nationally, food will discuss the best ways to winterize think with the Labor Day Holiday approaching, generally accounts for 13 percent of homes, from properly sealing windows just the opposite should be happening. household budgets compared with 4 per- to programmable thermostats and Meanwhile, latest polling shows a whooping cent for gas. With that in mind, fami- everything in between. There will also 87 percent of the public wants the US to start lies need to be smarter about the gro- be information about food pantries and drilling for our own US oil up in Alaska. ceries they purchase and more health- fuel assistance programs, financial lit- conscious while preparing meals. Food (Continued on Page 14) pantries especially are preparing for (Continued on Page 14) Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 22, 2008

Res Publica

by David Trumbull

Three 2008 Massachusetts Ballot Questions Repeal of state income tax awareness program devel- MITHRAS This proposed law would oped by the state Depart- Mithras was the Persian Striking parallels have Mithras is often repre- reduce the state personal ment of Youth Services. Such counterpart to the Greek god been noted between Mith- sented as a young invincible income tax rate to 2.65% programs would include ten Helios and the Roman god raism and Christianity, es- hero, stabbing a bull or for all categories of taxable hours of community service Sol. He was the Persian deity pecially in humility, broth- standing upon a bull that he income for the tax year and at least four hours of in- of light, earthly wisdom, erly love, communion, the has just thrown to the beginning on or after Janu- struction or group discussion chief of the good spirits, and use of holy water, the adop- ground. The sacrifice of a ary 1, 2009 and would elimi- concerning the use and ruler who conquered all the tions of Sundays and Decem- bull and the purification of nate the tax for all tax years abuse of marijuana and other demons of darkness. After ber 25th as holy days, belief his worshippers with bull’s beginning on or after Janu- drugs and emphasizing early the death of Alexander the in the immortality of the blood formed a part of the ary 1, 2010. detection and prevention of great, the worship of Mithras soul, the Last Judgment and rites of Mithras. Ban dog racing substance abuse. was mixed with customs that the Resurrection. This ancient Roman cer- This proposed law would The penalty for offenders were common in Western Mithras is believed to emony was called “Taurobo- prohibit any dog racing or under 18 who fail to com- Asia, and then it extended to have been born from the lium” — Tauro meaning racing meeting in Massa- plete such a program within all Oriental kingdoms. rocks, and therefore he is bull, and bolium meaning chusetts where any form of one year could be increased Mithras is credited with kill- worshipped in caves, such to throw (no pun intended). betting or wagering on the to as much as $1,000, un- ing the divine bull, from as have existed in all parts In this ritual a bull was speed or ability of dogs oc- less the offender showed an whose body sprang all of the of the Roman Empire. The sacrificed while standing curs. The State Racing Com- inability to pay, an inability plants and animals that use of a cave signifies the on a high wooden platform. mission would be prohibited to participate in such a pro- are beneficial to man. The world into which the soul The blood of the bull was from accepting or approving gram, or the unavailability Greeks of Asia Minor identi- must enter in order to be caused to flow down through any application or request for of such a program. Such an fied Mithras with Helios and purified by many trials before the cracks in the floor to racing dates for dog racing. offender’s parents could also thereby contributed to the leaving it. Those who were shower old Romans who These changes would take be held liable for the in- spread of his worship. initiated into the mysteries were standing below. The effect January 1, 2010. creased penalty. Failure by The adoration of this Per- of Mithras were required to philosophy regarding the Decriminalizing marijuana an offender under 17 to com- sian deity was introduced undergo a lengthy series of ceremony is noted in the This proposed law would plete such a program could into Rome about 70 B.C. by increasingly difficult tests. Latin expression “Taurobolio replace the criminal penal- also be a basis for a delin- Sicilian pirates who were at A display of a fearless and in aeternum renatus.” This ties for possession of one quency proceeding. that time masters of the unconquerable spirit was translates into “Those who ounce or less of marijuana Under the proposed law, Mediterranean, and during required to be maintained have been anointed with this with a new system of civil possessing an ounce or less the early Empire is spread in the face of fire, water, blood will enjoy renewed penalties, to be enforced by of marijuana could not be rapidly throughout all of the hunger, thirst, scouring, sexual vitality and the issuing citations, and would grounds for state or local gov- provinces. His worship was and solitude and all of stamina of a bull for the rest exclude information regard- ernment entities imposing favored by the Roman sol- this was only preparatory of their lives.” ing this civil offense from any other penalty, sanction, diers and remained nation- to the real initiation, the state’s criminal record or disqualification, such as ally popular until the end of which is said to have been NEXT WEEK: Luna and information system. Offend- denying student financial the fourth century. terrifying. Aurora ers age 18 or older would be aid, public housing, public subject to forfeiture of the financial assistance includ- marijuana plus a civil pening unemployment benefits, An Open Letter to the Community alty of $100. Offenders under the right to operate a motor the age of 18 would be sub- vehicle, or the opportunity to On the morning of Thurs- serve more than 16 million erly housing facility, we felt ject to the same forfeiture serve as a foster or adoptive day July 31, one of the North Americans. Community we had come full circle in and, if they complete a drug parent. End Health Center’s vans health centers are the vital assuring that our elderly awareness program within David Trumbull is the was involved in a fatal acci- safety net in the nation’s have the services which al- one year of the offense, the chairman of the Boston Ward dent involving Gloria health delivery system that low them to remain safe and same $100 penalty. Three Republican Committee. Pizzarella, a long time resi- is meeting escalating health comfortable in this commu- Offenders under 18 and Boston’s Ward Three includes dent of the North End. This needs, reducing health dis- nity for the rest of their lives. their parents or legal guard- the North End, West End, part occurred at the entrance to parities and bringing doctors Each month, our transpor- ian would be notified of the of Beacon Hill, downtown, the Villa Michelangelo, out- and health services to medi- tation department provides offense and the option for the waterfront, Chinatown, and side the Health Center’s cally underserved areas. hundreds of rides to North offender to complete a drug part of the South End. Adult Day Center. All of us at The North End Health Cen- End seniors for trips to the the North End Health Cen- ter is governed by a volun- Health Center, the senior ter are deeply saddened by teer Board of Directors, the housing facilities, and Mas- Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery this accident, and our hearts majority of who are users of sachusetts General Hospital. go out to the family and the the Center. They have re- Please know that as an ac- Traditional Burial Plot community affected by this sponsibility for ensuring that credited organization, we tragedy. appropriate programs and have and always will excel to (for 2) Starting at $1500 As Director of the Health services are offered at the the highest standards of Center, I am personally dev- Center. While we have de- care. astated that this tragic acci- signed those services to Our regular drivers, Matt COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS dent happened to one our meet the needs of all of the and Steve, provide the ulti- beloved seniors at the eld- North End’s residents, we mate customer service to 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 Boston, MA 02131 erly housing facility that we have placed special empha- our seniors, and both are www.stmichaelcemetery.com have been proud to be asso- sis on the needs of the shaken by this accident. The Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! ciated with. In its 36-year community’s elderly. Our replacement driver’s pre- history, the Health Center seniors, the backbone of this hiring credentialing deter- has been committed to pro- community and our most mined that he was an expe- viding the highest quality cherished asset, are also the rienced driver with a clean programs and services to the most vulnerable. Geriatric driving record, and he was AVVISO North End’s seniors. and home care services were trained over a period of The second week of August started in 1980. In 1983, we time prior to covering the Il Consolato Generale d’Italia a Boston ha is recognized as National became the first health cen- position. indetto una selezione per l’assunzione di Health Center Week, cel- ter to open a nursing home We at the Health Center, ebrating the work of our so that our frail elders could as part of the Villa Michel- un impiegato a contratto locale a tempo nation’s 1,000 community remain in the North End angelo community, are com- indeterminato da adibire ai servizi di health centers. The North near friends and family mitted to being diligent about End Community Health Cen- members. Later, as a part- working with the City, the autista/commesso/centralinista. ter is proud to be among ner in the development of Villa Michelangelo, and any those health centers that the Villa Michelangelo eld- other authority or organiza- Le domande devono pervenire al tion so that the parking situation can improve in the Consolato Generale entro le ore 24 del area where the accident giorno 24 agosto 2008. Benjamin occurred. I welcome commu- Professional Installation nity input into how we at the L’avviso di assunzione e’ consultabile North End Community Health Center can improve sul sito web del Consolato Generale P.O. Box 130166 the lives of all residents of (www.consboston.esteri.it), Ceramic Tile • Marble the North End. This is our Slate • Mosaic Boston MA 02113 goal and mission and I prom- dove e’ altresi’ possibile scaricare Kitchen Backsplash Phone 617.959.6839 ise to settle for nothing less. Custom Fireplaces James E. Luisi, C.E.O. il fac-simile della domanda di Logo • Glass Tile e-mail: [email protected] North End Community partecipazione alle prove selettive. Health Center POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 22, 2008 Page 3 POST-GAZETTE Saint Anthony’s Feast PAMELA DONNARUMA, Publisher and Editor th 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Celebrates the 200 Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Boston 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 5:00 PM e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Special Outdoor Celebration of the Eucharist with Bishop Robert Hennessey Planned Subscriptions in the United States $25.00 yearly In celebration of the 200th Michael Bosco, President of Hawaii, Alaska and foreign countries $35.00 Anniversary of the Archdio- Saint Anthony Society, “We Published weekly by cese of Boston, the members are honored to have Bishop of Saint Anthony’s Society Hennessey join us for our Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, invite you to join them for 89th Anniversary Feast and Boston, MA 02113 a special outdoor celebra- to celebrate with him, USPS 1538 - Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA tion of the Eucharist in on the occasion of the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the POST-GAZETTE honor of Saint Anthony with 200th Anniversary of the P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 celebrants Bishop Robert Archdiocese.” James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Francis Hennessey and The Mass will conclude Bishop John P. Boles. with the individual blessing Vol. 112 - No. 33 Friday, August 22, 2008 The Mass will be cel- with the blessed relic of ebrated on the Feast’s main Saint Anthony, followed by stage located on Endicott the distribution of blessed GUEST EDITORIAL Street on Saturday, August Saint Anthony Bread at the 30, 2008 at 5:00 PM. outdoor Chapel. FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW “It is a personal honor to The Diocese of Boston was celebrate the Feast of Saint established on April 8, 1808 ABOUT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA Anthony with the people of and was elevated to Arch- by Edward P. Shallow the North End and the Ital- diocese in 1875. Currently Since Barack Obama entered the national spotlight ian American community of Reverend Claude Scrima, numbering approximately 2 with his primetime speech at the 2004 Democratic Boston, said Bishop Robert Saint Leonard’s is the Par- million Catholics, the Arch- Convention, the mainstream media has circled the Hennessey, “I invite Catho- ish of Saint Anthony’s Soci- diocese of Boston is an wagons around the radically liberal Senator from lics from across Massachu- ety. Music will be performed ethnically diverse and spiri- Illinois. They have refused to expose his socialist setts to celebrate the bicen- by the wonderful voices of tually rich faith commun- agenda for America and defended his close ties with tennial of the Archdiocese at the Saint John Elementary ity consisting of 294 par- his American — hating Pastor Jeremiah Wright and this special mass.” School children’s choir of the ishes across 144 cities and admitted Vietnam-era terrorist William Ayers. Former Also celebrating the Mass North End. towns. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich calls Obama the will be priests from across “Since 1919, Saint Saint Anthony’s Feast wel- most liberal member of the United States Senate … the Archdiocese including, Anthony’s Feast has cel- comes you to “continue the ebrated the true spirit of which is saying a lot in a body that includes Hillary the pastor and priests of tradition” this Labor Day the North End and the devo- th Clinton, Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Boxer and Charles the North End’s own Saint weekend during the 89 tion of the neighborhood’s Schumer. Did you know that Obama is on record as Leonard of Port Maurice Annual Saint Anthony’s Church, the Reverend Italian immigrants to Saint Feast and Festival of Santa supporting sex-education for Kindergarten students? Antonio Nardoiani and Anthony of Padua,” said Lucia. He wants to raise your Social Security benefits that can be taxed? He has promised to sit down with America’s enemies with no pre-conditions? He wants to take away your choice of medical provider and force BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY “universal health care” on you and your family? Obama August 28 to September 4, 2008 voted against a bill to protect babies who survive abortion attempts. He has stated that parental notifi- Closed for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 cation shouldn’t be required for teens seeking an FILMS Aug. 28 & Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. An abortion, “unless very young, like 12 years old”. In a From Page to Screen Film Series North evening of knitting and chat. Bring a town meeting said that he wouldn’t want his daugh- End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter St. project. ters to be “punished” with a baby as teenagers. If the Telephone 617-227-8135. Wednesday, facts above don’t scare you, consider an official state- Sept. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Who’s Afraid of Virginia CHILDREN’S FILMS ment from Obama that “America is no longer Woolf? (1966, 131 min.) Children’s Films Charlestown Branch just a Christian Nation, but also a Muslim Nation.” I Library, 179 Main St. Telephone 617-242- offer a review of Muslim Nations for the edification of OTHER ADULT PROGRAMS 1248. Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 10:30 a.m. readers: Women are treated like cattle. Christianity Knitting Circle Orient Heights Branch Children’s Films East Boston Branch is forbidden. The Bible is banned. Churches are set Library, 18 Barnes Avenue, East Boston, Library, 276 Meridian St. Telephone 617- on fire. Christian converts are executed. There are Telephone 617-567-2516. Thursdays, 569-0271. Friday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. public beheadings, mutilations and stoning, many for minor crimes. Husbands are encouraged to beat their wives. Critics of Islam and Mohammed are put to What is a Caregiver? PART 1 death. Here are a few scriptures from the Koran: by Damon Syphers, MSPH, M.Ed. “Warfare is ordained for you.” “Slay them wherever ye Caregiving is a century old a loved one. In the past by establishing service plans find them.” “We shall cast terror into the hearts of tradition in America and caregivers were faced with as well as identifying ser- those who disbelieve.” Recall the girl in Saudi Arabia centuries old in many cul- taking care of loved ones vices, referrals, and re- who was sentenced to 200 lashes because she was tures throughout the world. who had infectious disease sources that will best meet raped? What was her crime? It was because she was According to the US Census unlike the present in which your individual needs. The in a car of a man who was not a relative. Barack Bureau (2007), 12 percent of caregivers are faced with services provided by the Hussein Obama may be loyal to Islam — I am con- the total US population is 65 taking care of loved ones caregiver advisor are free to vinced the majority of Americans will not. years or older, and the inci- who have progressive dis- all caregivers who live or dence rate of elderly persons eases such as Alzheimer’s work in Suffolk County or Information (in part) christianaction.org in the United Sates will rise disease, Parkinson’s dis- whose elders do. In addi- dramatically due to aging of ease, multiple strokes, and tion, caregiver advisors also the baby boomer generation. other forms of dementia. make appropriate referrals Therefore, the rise in the These present day diseases as needed for home care number of caregivers in the can require years of care- services (personal care United States will also dra- giving as well as a greater services and homemaking matically increase in the involvement in the elder’s services) that assist care- near future. ongoing medical condition. givers with day-to-day Caregivers are family, Establishing emotional household and personal care friends, and neighbors who boundaries coupled with the activities for their loved assist their loved ones that need to take care of one’s one. Please feel free to visit are faced with chronic ill- self and setting reasonable the Caregiver Alliance of nesses and disabilities. limits on caregiving and Suffolk County website at Caregivers come from all other life responsibilities is www.caregiveralliance.org or walks of life, all age groups, absolutely essential for call the Boston Elder Infor- as well as from diverse caregivers. Without taking mation Hotline at 617-292- racial and ethnic groups. these steps, caregivers can 6211 to learn more about No one caregiver’s experi- become physically and emo- services that will make a ence is the same. Therefore tionally exhausted with the positive difference in your Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, each care plan is developed end result of developing ill- role as a caregiver. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 individually. nesses themselves. One Next month’s featured ar- The role of caregiving in important and major step for ticle will focus on caregiver the United States is much caregivers is to realize that stress and the need for the The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its different than from the past. they have limitations and as caregiver to take care of publisher or editor. Photo submissions are accepted by the Most caregivers today have such they need to ask for themselves. Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. There their own job, family, and help. (This is the first part of a is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be sub- educational responsibilities The Caregiver Alliance of series of four articles. Written mitted via e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos that they must tend to while Suffolk County provides on behalf of the Boston Senior returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. at the same time caring for caregivers with assistance Home Care, Boston, MA) Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 22, 2008 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD THE STRONG DOLLAR by Sal Giarratani The dollar continues strong make their products cheaper and MBIA rose 8.7%, as S&P against other currencies as they incur most of their affirmed AA ratings on both Last Week’s Feast Biggie for a and easing inflationary pres- costs in Euros and price its stocks. JC Penney rose 8% as Sciaccatano Like Myself sures and helping exports. aircraft in dollars, making they made headway in reduc- The dollar is closely tied to their products cheaper for ing inventory. Kohl’s rose 7% recent drops in oil and other overseas buyers. as it reported an increase in commodities. The dollar’s Wachovia is buying back earnings projections for the seven year slide has ended. $38.8 billion in illiquid auc- year. Wal-Mart rose 3% with The dollar is now $1.4673 tion rate securities under a conservative projections for against the Euro and $110.51 settlement with regulators. this quarter. The NASDAQ against the Yen. The dollar Wachovia reported a $9.11 extended its run for its 5th rise is closely tied to recent million loss for losses in the weekly gain, the longest declines in oil and other com- auction rate markets. It will streak since October 12, modity prices. Demand for also lend money to clients in 2007. The S&P closed up for raw materials appears to be need of liquidity and buyback its 3rd weekly gain. waning as the goods are securities of $10 million be- Ford Motor will sell $500 priced in dollars and this tween November 10th and million in shares to buy back eases the upward pressure November 28th of 2008. It will debt from its credit arm after on prices, as oil closed @ offer other loans to clients in a $2.1 billion write down due $113.77/bll., falling more need of immediate liquidity. to declining retail prices of its than 22%. Gold is down 18% Mr. Stephen Goldman, mar- trucks and SUV’s. Ford Credit over the past month - $800/ keting strategist for Weeden had a loss of $334 million in oz. The euro was overvalued & Co., said “the top has been its 2nd quarter, the company Fisherman’s Feast, August 1978 by 30% pricing products made in commodities, there’s will make a small profit in (Photo by Bill Berry) higher in Europe, so this de- going to be bounces along the this transaction. The com- cline in the dollar will help way, but the massive uphill pany moved to close a dozen when I could just walk down dampen inflation as it was a spiral has concluded at this manufacturing plants and the street to celebrate the burden to some exporters. point.” Financial stocks did shed 40,000 workers. It is re- feasts. Companies like Airbus could better, as Ambac was up 25%, tooling three plants in the The other day while driv- U.S. It expects to have six car ing over to the Post-Gazette models including the new office, I had my car radio on Fiesta, which started produc- kinda full blast listening to tion in Germany this week, an old tune from Chaka and will be built in Mexico for Khan and I started singing 2010. Ford ended the 2nd quar- to it. “Chaka Khan, Chaka ter with $26.5 billion in cash. Khan.” Then I added, Don LeClair, CEO, says he is “Sciaccatano, Sciaccatano.” confident that Ford has enough “Sciaccatano” has a cool capital to make it through sound. When I was a kid, I Sal G. in 1953 this period of slumping sales. thought I was Italian, then I Abercrombie & Fitch prof- As usual, I attended the became a Sicilian and now I its fell 4.2%, hurt by a slow- Madonna Del Soccorso am a Sciaccatano. down in sales and lack of Feast, now better known to I remember on Fisher- consumer spending. Compa- tourists as the Fisherman’s man’s Feast back in 1953, rable store sales open at least Feast. My grandparents when I was just a little kid a year fell 4%. The company came from Sciacca and ar- who looked more Irish that has expanded globally to rived in the Sacred Heart Sciaccatano. We lived on Milan, Italy, expects to en- Parish, now, over 100 years Fleet Street. My mother hance its brands and drive ago. bought me a toy water pistol top line and bottom line My grandfather was a at a toy shop not far from growth while enhancing member of the San Cologero Number 19 Fleet Street their brands, according to Society, another society where Tony DeMarco lived. Mr. Jefferies, CEO. founded by folks from I’d fill it with water and go JC Penney, said profits fell Sciacca. That society is gone squirting it all over the 36%, but shares, moved today, but the statue of San neighborhood. One day while higher on cost controls, and Cologero is held in safe walking from the Fleet inventory management. Net keeping by the Madonna del Street home of my Assenza income fell to $117 million to Soccorso club. cousins, I started squirting .52¢/share from .82¢ a year I’ve been going to all the the buildings along the way earlier. Inventory control and feasts since I was a little kid new products have helped JC living in the North End — (Continued on Page 12) Penney second quarter profits to decline less than ex- pected, as back to school sales have slowed as consumers Fully Insured have curbed spending or go to Lic #017936 lower cost rivals. Quest Communications

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FIRST PLACE WINNERS — Left to Right: SECOND PLACE WINNERS — Left to Right: THIRD PLACE WINNERS — Left to Right: Johnny Paolo, Mike Reynolds, A.J., Natale Johnny Paolo, Greg Glenn, Susanna Piola, Mike Johnny Paolo, Jay Pietrantonio, Nick Savino, DeMarco and Angelo Pagliuca Giannasoli and Debbie Byrne Jodi Miklaszewski and Sal Perez (front).

ABCD Head Start Now Enrolling Two- to Four-year-olds MADONNA DEL SOCCORSO DI SCIACCA SOCIETY Do you have a preschool borhood-based programs believes that parents are the child who would benefit from throughout Boston. It also primary educators of their Annual Fisherman’s Feast an early childhood develop- serves 200 infants and tod- children. Parents actively ment program that offers dlers at Early Head Start participate in the day-to-day free education, health, social Centers in Dorchester, East operations of the centers a Big Success! and nutritional services right Boston and the South End. At and play a significant role in The 98th Annual Fisherman’s Feast of Boston held on in your neighborhood? Then Head Start, qualified profes- policy-making for the pro- August 15-18th continues to be an annual delight to all who ABCD Head Start is for you! sionals provide your child gram, including approving attend. The Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca Society Call 617-348-6272 to find with education, health, spe- staff and budgets. wishes to thank all participants and sponsors who make out how to apply to a center cial education, dental, men- The federally funded, the yearly feast a major success. near you. ABCD has Head tal health and social and highly regarded national The annual raffle awarded the following individuals with Start Centers serving in- nutritional services. The full- Head Start program began wonderful prizes. come-eligible families in ev- day, full-year options meet in 1964 with the mission of Grand prize winner, Mark Hogan of Medford, won a trip ery neighborhood of Boston. the needs of working parents. providing children from low- for two to Italy. ABCD Head Start and Parents are partners at income families with the Carolyn Barry of Boston, second prize winner, won $500. Children’s Services offers Head Start. The program educational, health and so- Third prize winner, Joe Bono also won $500. part or full-day comprehen- emphasizes the active in- cial service supports to en- Maria Cronin of West Roxbury, won a gold medal of sive early education services volvement of parents in ter elementary school pre- Madonna Del Soccorso. to 2,400 income-eligible their children’s early learn- pared for success in and out The 2009 Fisherman’s Feast will be held on August 13-16th, 2- to 4-year-olds at 27 neigh- ing experience. Head Start of the classroom. 2009. Your children deserve the best school supplies.

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A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held for “All Things Sicilian” in celebration of their new location at 500 Merrimack CLASSES Street (in the Riverwalk Complex), Lawrence, MA. From Left to Right: Lawrence Police Captain, Emil De Fusco; The Burlington Sons of Lawrence Police Chief, John Romero; Riverwalk Manager, John MacDonald; All Things Sicilian, Bob Pecora; All Italy Lodge will hold registra- Things Sicilian President, Al Zappala; Lawrence Mayor, Michael Sullivan; Merrimack Valley Chamber President, tion for the Fall Semester of Joe Bevilaqua; Sicilian Corner Radio Show Host, Mike Lomazzo; Sicilian Corner Radio Show (strikingly handsome Italian Language Classes on fellow), Tom Zappala; President of Sal’s Pizza, Sal Lupoli; and Riverwalk Complex, and Police Captain, Joe McCarthy. Tuesday, September 9, 2008 from 7:00–8:00 pm at St. Margaret’s School, Winn LAW OFFICES OF Street, Burlington, MA. The Sons of Italy class runs for ten weeks. FRANK J. CIANO Beginner 1 & 2 Classes GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW Boston Lodge #208 and Intermediate 1 & 2 will meet on Wednesday eve- DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS nings at St. Margaret’s CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. North End, Boston, MA School beginning on Septem- 617-354-9400 The Sons of Italy, Lodge #208 will be holding their ber 17th from 6-9 pm. The In- termediate Advanced Class Si Parla Italiano first fundraiser dinner dance on Friday, October 17, will begin on Thursday, Sep- 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 2008 at 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. cocktail hour — tember 18th from 6:30-8:00 in cash bar). The dinner will be held at Joe Tecce’s Stoneham. All classes will run for a 10-week period. JOIN US FOR A FANTASTIC TOUR OF ITALY! Restaurant, North Washington Street, Boston, MA. These classes are very Boston Winery of Boston teams up with The All Star Tours to bring you this great TEN night Dancing by DJ Sal Bartolo. popular and space is at a pre- package tour to the beautiful wine country of Italy. Visit ancient cities, vineyards and wineries, Tickets are $35.00 per person, includes gratuity. mium. For further informa- and see the wonderful sights in Florence, Pisa, and Rome! This is your chance to visit some tion, please call Carol Nappa of the most historic and beautiful cities in the world. Tickets can be purchased by calling Marie Salvati at at 617-650-6302 or email at Eleven Day, Ten Night Tour of Italy Includes: [email protected] • Air Fare, round trip Boston-Roma-Boston • English speaking local guide, Florence, 617-723-3379, Josie Spagnuolo at 617-367-0152 or • Porterage at hotels of 1 lg. suitcase p.p. Siena, Roma Mickey Farmusa at 617-742-0502. • 10 nights accommodation in luxury hotels • Entrance fees to Cathedral in Siena, • Continental breakfast daily, Monuments in Pisa, and the Coliseum plus 8 dinners and 2 lunches in Rome Your Ad • All ground transportation on a deluxe fully • Professional bilingual tour escort for the equipped motorcoach, as per program whole tour For events going on in Massachusetts Could Go This package tour does not include any meals not specified, beverages, tips to driver/guides/hotel staff, incidental personal expenses, travel insurance. this SUMMER, TOUR DATES: NOVEMBER 10-20, 2008 call the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Here Price p.p. double occ.: $2,499. US ~ Single supplement: $579. add’l US Web site at www.massvacation.com. For information THE ALL STAR Tours, Inc. about advertising in For a complimentary Massachusetts Getaway Guide, 1• 866 • 661• 6883 www.theallstartours.com the Post-Gazette, Proceeds from the tour benefit the St. Joseph’s Society, North End, Boston call 1-800-447-MASS, ext. 300. call 617-227-8929. POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 22, 2008 Page 7 Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It 2008 NORTH END Oops Mrs. Townhouses look hand- suffering for the “Sins of the Murphy made some. Such an improvement Fathers”. Elected Represen- FEAST DIRECTORY a mistake, over the old red brick Mav- tatives appear to be doing SPONSORED BY and wants to erick Projects. Some of the nothing about the situation, set the record townhouses overlook out- or maybe they just don’t have P I C C O L O N I D O straight! Meaning to cite standing views of Eastie’s the clout it takes. When Gus Il Panino Herbert Hoover as an un- waterfront. How lucky are Serra was State Rep., and worthy U.S. President, my those to be able to view the Bob Travaglini Boston City “Bella Vista” mind reflected on Thomas beautiful Boston Skyline and Councilor and later State Dewey who also was not Harbor! When the new MBTA Rep. both were on deck! Ristorante presidential material and Station at Maverick Square This dynamic duo did every- actually lost the election to is completed, it will compli- thing possible to keep the Harry S. Truman. Condi- ment the improvements ... East Boston community from Ristorante tions were so bad during the And Central Square is also losing anything!!! ... Suffolk LUCIA Hoover years people were scheduled for a major facelift Downs has either purchased R I S T O R A N T E & B A R “Saraceno” living in shanties in Central by 2010. Property values or merged with Wonderland Park in New York which should soar in both squares Dog Track, assuming their AUGUST folks referred to as Hoovers- ... If only people would stop hundreds of thousands dol- ville. The facts are in No- littering! City improvements lars of debt. This latest news ST. ANTHONY August 29 - 31 vember, 1948 despite the amount to zilch if folks may indicate gambling is famous Chicago “Headline” refuse to keep the streets coming sooner than we Endicott & Thacher Sts. ‘Dewey defeats Truman’ clean!!! ... Reverend Wayne think! ... Message for the Sunday Procession 12 pm Harry Truman to everyone’s Belchner is leaving the private sector if you want to relief won the election! Sacred Heart Parish much AVOID those annoying so- SEPTEMBER Dewey had previously also to the dismay of parishio- liciting telephone calls all been defeated by FDR in 1944 ners. However, the Reverend hours of the day and night??? ST. LUCY September 1 for his fourth term to which will be remembered fondly as Log onto the internet at Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm Mr. Truman took office he begins his next endeavor www.mass.gov/do not call when FDR died on April 12, ... Speaking of churches, and rid yourself of these an- 1945. Despite the many what’s happening at the noyances! Solicitors get paid ST. ROSALIE September 7 people who frowned upon Mount Carmel Church on to sit and dial! Credit com- Procession Only - North Square 1 pm Jimmy Carter’s one term as Gove Street. Little by little panies heavily depend on President, Mr. Carter did go everything in the Catholic telemarketers to drum up on to be a Nobel Peace Prize Religion is being taken away business. It may take up to Other Area ITALIAN FEASTS Winner! ... Strong rumors from communities. It’s a two months to make a differ- tell us the Lombardo Family shame that the Boston Arch- ence, but it should lessen FEAST OF THREE SAINTS August 29 - 31 sold their commercial prop- diocese choose to cover up! the calls! ... St. Alfio Society erty in Orient Heights head- The faithful are the people Till next time. Common and Union Sts., Lawrence ing over the bridge into Winthrop. Rite Aid may be Info: Call 978-681-0944 relocating to Bennington Street in Orient Heights and SUFFOLK DOWNS ADJUSTS SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 6 - 7 a CVS is rumored to move Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge into the Rite Aid location ... LIVE RACING SCHEDULE Info: Call 617-354-7992 Some East Boston residents Suffolk Downs has adjusted its live racing schedule for are using sheets as banners the current meet. For the last full week of August, there for advertisement outside will be live racing on August 24 (Sunday), August 25 (Mon- their windows. These ridicu- day), August 27 (Wednesday) and August 30 (Saturday). All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei lous bed sheets solicit mes- There will be no live racing on Sunday, August 31. Daily sages in different languages first post time is 12:45 p.m. advertising religious ser- As of Labor Day, September 1, live racing will be conducted vices. It’s bad enough we’re every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday through forced to look at ugly satel- the conclusion of the meet on Saturday, November 8. First lite dishes lined up on tene- post time is 12:45 p.m. daily. ment houses, along main The 66th running of the $500,000 Massachusetts Handi- streets, now sheets that ap- cap will take place on Saturday, September 20. pear more like dirty laundry Suffolk Downs remains open for simulcasting seven days adorn houses! The idea is a week. bad, and it’s degrading East Boston. Are East Boston elected representatives asleep on this one???? A Ristorante and Pizzeria City Ordinance would pre- vent this “FREE FOR ALL” Bistro • Beer • Wine from happening! Mayor “Bella Vista” Menino put a stop to people using junk outside their in Boston at 288 Hanover Street homes to save parking spaces in snow storms! If 617-367-4999 enough complaints come Lucia Pezzano, Proprietor into City Hall, he’ll ban LUCIA FREE ADVERTISEMENT via SHEETS! ... As the new elec- R I S T O R A N T E & B A R tion season approaches it may be a good idea to sus- Traditional pend obnoxious huge politi- P I C C O L O N I D O Italian Cuisine cal signs in East Boston. Eastie people are still look- Restaurant Donato Frattaroli ing at past election signs. 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Jerry Lewis Jerry Lewis and Ed McMahon MDA Telethon August 31- September 1, 2008

Muscular Dystrophy Association’s 2008 JERRY LEWIS MDA TELETHON National Goodwill Ambassador MDA National Chairman and Telethon research updates, and a steady supply of ABBEY UMALI star Jerry Lewis, joined by anchor Ed top entertainment. McMahon and co-hosts, Tom Bergeron, The network show airs from 9 p.m. EDT Jann Carl, Bart Connor, Norm Crosby, Sunday, Aug. 31, to 6:30 p.m. EDT Mon- Billy Gilman, Nancy O’Dell, Tony Orlando, day, Sept. 1. Broadcast times vary in some Alison Sweeney and Ace Young. This areas. Check local listings for start times. year’s on-air talent includes Celine The national broadcast originates from Dion, 3 Doors Down, Kid Rock, Sugar- the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las land, Ludacris, Reba McEntire, Will Down- Vegas, with some live segments broadcast ing, Billy Bob Thornton, Lance Burton, Bo from New York and Chicago. Bice, George Wallace, Gloria Gaynor, Telethon stations across the country Joshua Bell, Menudo, Maureen McGovern, also contribute live segments for their lo- John Ondrasik, Pat Monahan of Train, cal viewers during each hour of the show. Ronn Lucas, Starship, Terry Fator and The Telethon reaches 40 million viewers more. in the United States and Canada via some Co-host Nancy O’Dell, of the popular 180 television stations in MDA’s “Love news magazine show “Access Hollywood” Network.” The show also can be seen world- is joining the show for the first time. wide on the Internet via RealNetworks at O’Dell’s mother, Betty Humphries, 74, re- www.mda.org. In conjunction with the ceived an ALS diagnosis in November and Telethon, thousands of grass-roots MDA died this June. Thousands of business and fundraising events will be held at shop- com-munity leaders, along with some ping malls, civic centers, recreation facili- 250,000 volunteers nationwide, will ap- ties and other public gathering sites pear on the Telethon or work behind the nationwide. In order to support MDA’s vital scenes of the marathon 21½-hour show. programs of research, services and The 43rd annual Jerry Lewis MDA education for children and adults with a Labor Day Telethon will feature video form of muscular dystrophy or a related profiles and live interviews with adults and disease. In 2007, pledges and donations children with muscular dystrophy and to the MDA Telethon brought in a record related diseases, medical and scientific $63.8 million.

THATCHER BOY TYLER BLACK Abbey Umali and Jerry Lewis pledges and donations to the MDA Telethon brought in a record $63.8 million. REDLANDS GIRL WILL tensively traveled the coun- “I’m honored to introduce Tyler and his APPEAR LIVE ON JERRY try with her parents over the remarkable family,” said MDA National LEWIS MDA TELETHON A past year, spreading the Chairman and Telethon star Jerry Lewis. girl from Redlands and her word about MDA’s missions “I have no doubt Telethon viewers who see family will be in the spotlight of help and hope. Abbey has their story will be inspired to join MDA in on the Jerry Lewis MDA congenital hypomyelinating putting an end to muscular dystrophy and Telethon this Labor Day neuropathy, a form of Char- related diseases.” Tyler enjoys swimming, weekend. cot-Marie-Tooth disease basketball and video games. The Thatcher Abbey Umali, 9, and her (CMT). She can walk with Middle School seventh-grader’s favorite sub- parents, Joel and Wendi the aid of leg braces. Tele- ject is math. He also dedicates time to sup- will make several live thon star and MDA National port MDA, raising money with a “Caps for a appearances on the 43rd Chairman Jerry Lewis is Cure” day at school last year and present- national broadcast of the leg- delighted to see Abbey back ing the proceeds on the Tucson broadcast of endary show from the South on the show. She had been the Telethon. Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in on previously as MDA’s Tyler has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Las Vegas, to be broadcast Goodwill Ambassador for (CMT), a neurological disorder that causes August 31 and September 1. California, and this is her damage to the peripheral nerves. Symptoms In the Los Angeles area, the first time as the national of the disease include muscle weakness Telethon can be seen on representative. “Abbey is a and wasting, some loss of sensation in the KCAL, Channel 9. treasure,” he said. “She Tyler and his parents, John and Kris extremities, curvature of the spine and stiff- As the Muscular Dystrophy helps put a face on every- Black, were profiled on the 2007 Tucson ened joints. Tyler uses leg braces and, for Association’s National Good- thing good that MDA stands broadcast of the Telethon. That year, long distances, a wheelchair. will Ambassador, Abbey ex- for.”

MDA RESEARCH ADVANCES RAPIDLY This section lists highlights from among hundreds of major research breakthroughs made in recent years by MDA-funded scientists around the world. MDA, the world’s largest private-sector supporter of research on neuromuscular diseases, annually awards grants to nearly 350 physicians and scientists. MDA Funds Lithium Trial in ALS PTC124, developed by PTC Thera- oped by the Dutch company Prosensa New SMA Gene Identified After a small study in Italy sug- peutics of South Plainfield, N.J., and by an MDA-supported scientist MDA-supported researchers iden- gests the psychiatric drug lithium with MDA support, restores produc- at Leiden (Netherlands) University, tify an X-chromosome gene that carbonate may slow the progress of tion of the needed protein begin making the needed protein causes a rare form of spinal mus- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, MDA dystrophin in six boys with dystrophin in a leg muscle. cular atrophy. The finding may yield begins funding a multicenter clini- Duchenne muscular dystrophy who Gene Therapy Safe in additional information about all cal trial of the drug in some 100 ALS took it at a high dose for a month. Six with DMD forms of this disease. patients. Earlier, about half of 26 boys with Six boys with Duchenne mus- High-Dose Vitamin C Nervous System ‘Support’ Cells DMD who took PTC124 at a lower cular dystrophy who received to be Tested in CMT Contribute to ALS dose also began making dystrophin. arm-muscle injections of miniatur- An MDA-supported trial will test MDA-supported researchers dis- The drug is designed to make ized dystrophin genes encased in the hypothesis that high-dose vita- cover that support cells called muscle cells ignore an aberrant adeno-associated viral transporters, min C may help patients with type astrocytes in the nervous system molecular “stop sign” in the have no serious adverse reactions 1A Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a likely play a larger role in amyo- dystrophin gene. to the procedure. The gene therapy disorder of peripheral nerves, after trophic lateral sclerosis than previ- Exon Skipping Compound compound, called Biostrophin, was studies in mice with a CMT-like dis- ously believed, opening new targets Restores Dystrophin Production developed by Asklepios BioPharma- ease appear promising. for therapy. in DMD ceutical of Chapel, Hill, N.C., with ‘Read-Through’ Drug Restores Four boys with DMD who received substantial support from MDA. MAKE YOUR PLEDGE!!! Dystrophin in DMD-Affected Boys muscle injections of an exon skip- Plans advance for a gene therapy The experimental medication ping compound called PRO051, devel- trial in limb-girdle MD. WWW.MDA.ORG POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 22, 2008 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Pictured at the Charlotte Saltonstall Bigham Memorial Fund benefit are Tally Forbes (Charlotte’s grandmother) and Stephanie Warburg, right. Smiling for the camera, left to right, are “Yummy Mummies” Stacey Philipkosky, (Photo by Roger Farrington) Kaia Goldstein, Alicia Winn, Julia de Peyster and Stacy Rubin. (Photo by Roger Farrington) More than 200 guests, daughter Charlotte who died family and friends gathered suddenly at the age of six twelve committee moms, tal disabilities. At the Cen- 8:30 p.m. The rhythm & at the Adams residence in from an episode of Malignant performed a tightly choreo- ter, individuals are provided blues group, The G Clefs will Chestnut Hill on Sunday, Hyperthermia triggered by a graphed hip hop dance rou- with opportunities in com- provide upbeat entertain- June 29 to celebrate the fever. tine to Sir Mix-A-Lot’s munity-based work as well ment during the buffet. Charlotte Saltonstall Bigham The fundraiser featured “Baby’s Got Back,” which as treatment and living We thank Sue Auclair for Memorial Fund’s first-ever temporary “Charlotte” heart brought cheers from chil- environments aimed to en- sharing the following infor- “Baby’s Got Back” benefit tattoos, a barbeque buffet dren and dads alike. hance self-confidence and to mation with us: fundraiser. under a white tent, me- Troupe members included maximize independence. Frankie Avalon (born The fund has been estab- chanical bull riding, and the Nancy Adams, Sukey Forbes Tickets are available now Francis Thomas Avallone, lished by Weston residents much-anticipated “Yummy Bigham, Kaia Miller Gold- by calling Franktix at 781- September 18, 1939 in Phila- Sukey Forbes Bigham and Mummy Hip Hop Dance stein, Julia Hicks de Peyster, 239-1480 or The Barry L. delphia, Pennsylvania) is her husband Michael Big- Troupe” performance. Kim Kozol, Kristina Lyons, Price Rehabilitation Center, one of America’s most popu- ham in memory of their The Troupe, consisting of Stacey Philipkosky, Stacy Inc. at 617-332-7477. lar entertainers. Frankie Rubin, Lucienne Sanchez, All Price Center donors will Avalon went from ‘50s teen Lori Sidman, Jennifer enjoy the show featuring idol to a national and inter- Walske and Alicia Winn. Frankie Avalon at 7 p.m. in national star. The event was a great the hotel ballroom. A full buf- Frankie had his early success and more than fet dinner featuring fine cui- trumpet playing career end $70,000 in donations were sines of all kinds, caviar, abruptly when a family made to the Charlotte cocktails, wines, coffees, friend named Bob Marcucci Fund. The fund will help and delicious desserts will heard him sing and signed keep Charlotte’s spirit alive follow in the hotel lobby and by supporting non-profit atrium, beginning around (Continued on Page 13) organizations that strive to keep children and families healthy — emotionally, physically and spiritually. For more information, visit www.charlottesaltonstall bigham.org. ...… Looking Ahead: The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center has just announced that Greater Boston’s “18th annual Barry Price Center Fundraiser and Concert” will feature singer Frankie Avalon on Saturday, Novem- “Yummy Mummies” benefit co-chairs, left to right: Nancy ber 1 at the Holiday Inn, lo- Adams, Sukey Forbes Bigham and Jennifer Walske. cated at 1200 Beacon Street, (Photo by Roger Farrington) Brookline. It is wheelchair accessible. Funds raised will benefit Mattéo Gallo the non-profit organization, which has facilities located in West Newton, Brookline, o and Dedham. The Price Cen- o Appraisals ter provides support services Sales & Rentals to adults with developmen-

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Studios Home Ent. “Why.” The latter song game is the ‘Old Time’ Uniforms worn by guy Joe Morgan. Remember the ‘Morgan Universal Studios Home linked George Bush with a each of the players. You will be amazed, and Miracle’. Entertainment expands the 9/11 conspiracy theory and be sure to bring a camera. You never know ANOTHER GOLDEN OLYMPIC MOMENT horizon for fans of The was banned by US radio sta- who might just show up. In 07' 12 members Watching Michael Phelps on the Medal Mummy franchise, hot on tions. Tough social and po- of the 67' Red Sox Impossible Dream Team Stand as he picked up his 8th Gold Medal, the heels of The Mummy: litical songs dealing with took part. It was quite a night, and 08' should and seeing him as they played our ‘Star Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, everyday life on the streets, be no different. Rain date is Friday, August Spangle Banner’ I thought about the words in theaters now! The Mummy even crossing over to pop 22. Sports Columnist Steve Buckley is the ‘Land of the Free’. I was reminded how launched the blockbuster mainstream. (3 hrs. 24 ‘Man Behind the Scene’ for this great fun fortunate we are to live in the Land of franchise, as a 3,000 year- mins./Available now). family event. the Free. Many people can’t. Look at old legacy of terror comes to SCHOOL DAYS! some of today’s 21st century headlines, and life, showcasing state-of- THE FIRST OLYMPICS: Running into Charlestown High Head- you will know what I mean. God Bless the-art visual effects, and ATHENS, 1896 (2-DVD) master Dr. Bledsoe, getting an e-mail from America! starring Brendan Fraser. Fol- Sony Pictures Home Ent. Eliot School Principal Traci Griffith, and TOWNIES WIN lowed by, The Mummy Re- The First Olympics: Athens, running into BC bound Freshman Corey The score was 35-27, and the win over turns, both are Deluxe Edi- 1896 is an exciting McIssac was a strong reminder that the Clinton moved the EFL Charlestown tions, and contain bonus fea- miniseries originally broad- 2008-2009 school year is getting closer, very Townies into second place. This Saturday tures. Universal also re- cast on NBC in 1984. This leased a 1932 two-disc digi- close. For most, Thursday September 4th (Aug 23) Charlestown will be hosting first awe-inspiring miniseries tally re-mastered Special two weeks from today is the ‘Big Day’. Yes, place Randolph at the High School Field. contained on two discs is Edition of The Mummy, star- it is a ‘Big Day’, because SCHOOL IS VERY Kickoff is scheduled for 6pm. about the rebirth of the mod- ring the legendary Boris ern day Olympic games. IMPORTANT. Get off to your best start ever, DENNIS FLYNN, BFD Karloff. The Mummy adven- Starring Angela Lansbury, and keep going, and going. ‘A+ must be your Boston Firefighter and Vietnam Veteran ture begins with these three David Caruso, Louis Jourdan goal. Don’t settle for anything less. Make Dennis Flynn went ‘Home to God’ on Friday, offerings (Available now). and David Ogden Stiers this your best school year ever, and be sure August 15th. He was the brother of my/our whose performance earned to take advantage of every positive thing good friend Ambassador Ray Flynn, the BILL MONROE — him an Emmy nomination. your school has to offer. former Mayor of Boston. Dennis loved his FATHER OF BLUEGRASS In 1896, a group of men set OLD-TIME SOFTBALL AUGUST 22 job as a firefighter, and enjoyed his visits to MUSIC (DVD) out to do the impossible: or- Head down to the North End Park, and the North End. He leaves a wife and four MVD Visual ganize a global athletic com- catch the North End Athletic Association daughters, five grandsons, six granddaugh- Bill Monroe was a unique petition in Athens, just as (NEAA) Softball Old Timers Game. It’s in- ters, and two other brothers, Stephen, and musical innovator who the Ancient Greeks once did. credible, and all the participants are incred- Albert. His funeral Mass was at Gate of dominated the bluegrass Faced with minimal funding, ible. Game time around 6 pm, but be there Heaven Church in South Boston. music genre. Performances apathy and harsh opposition, early, because batting practice is also very COLLEGE BOARD include Bill with the Blue finding a group of loyal and entertaining. Has Dom benched Teddy?? Former BU Hockey standout, and Grass Boys, Lester Flatt, dedicated athletes is no easy This question and many more will be Merrimack, Holy Cross Assistant Coach Emmylou Harris, Paul feat, nor is completing their answered before, during, and after ‘THE Albie O’Connell has been named Assistant McCartney, the Osborne difficult journey to Athens. GAME’. Hockey Coach at Northeastern. Brothers, Dolly Parton, Ricky But the team’s desire to CHINESE LION DANCERS AT Northeastern 2008 Football Captains are Skaggs, Marty Stuart, John complete — and win — helps NEAD FAMILY WEEK Craig Kenny, Brian Mandeville, Cord Parks, Hartford, and an exciting re-ignite the Olympic spirit and Corey Thomas. Blue Grass Boys reunion fea- that had been dark for 1500+ READ YOUR WAY TO FENWAY, turing Del McCoury, Chubby years. (4 hrs. 8 mins./Avail- A SUCCESS Wise and Bill Keith. Archi- able now). Many young people, along with their val footage and rare 1990s guests were in Fenway Park, Sunday after- performances from Monroe’s DOOMSDAY (DVD) noon watching the Red Sox and the Toronto final years with many of the Univ. Studios Home Ent. Blue Jays in action. They were there FREE, greatest songs from his six Doomsday proves that because they were the winning participants decade career as, “Uncle ‘mankind has an expiration in the Boston Public Library ‘Read Your Pen” and “Muleskinner date’, with this action- Way To Fenway’ Annual summer program. Blues.” Bluegrass roots! (1 packed thrill ride through Congratulations to all the winners, and to hr. 30 mins./Available now). the beating heart of hell! In Thanks to our good friend Debbie Ho the all those, who participated. Remember this an attempt to save human- Chinese Lion Dancers along with their program happens every summer, and every THE KILLING OF JOHN ity from an epidemic, an Martial Arts School took part in the 19th summer I remind you to get involved ... LENNON (DVD) elite fighting unit must Annual North End Against Drugs Family PARTICIPATE! Genius Products battle to find a cure in a post- Pride Week National Night Out Celebration TIDBITS Jonas Ball portrays Mark apocalyptic zone controlled at the Prado. This was their second year, The 89th St. Anthony-St. Lucy Feasts David Chapman the assas- by a society of murderous and we hope they will make it a traditional takes place August 29th thru September 1 sin who set out to kill John renegades. Doomsday is jam stop every year. It was certainly a highlight, on Endicott, Thatcher, and North Margin Lennon, and succeeded. packed with ferocious fights once again, of’ ‘our Week’, and this being Streets. Lots of fun, food, entertaiment, The 25-year-old security and high-octane chases. the Olympic Year in Beijing made it all the activities, and traditions. guard in Hawaii, bought a Grabbing you from the start, more spectacular. Bringing people together Cheryl, if you are going to be late, CALL! plane ticket to New York Doomsday doesn’t let go till has always been one of the goals of North Celeb Sighting: the Romano, Vilar, with the intention of killing its explosive end! (1 hr. 53 End Against Drugs. Amoroso, LoPriore families, along with the world’s greatest musi- mins./Available now). CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST? Michael Donovan, and Dan from the White cian and dreamer: The No, but North End Against Drugs has Hen at Fenway, Mike Wadman, (a Siciliano) Beatles’ John Lennon. LONESOME DOVE: already booked the bus for the Annual in Post Office Square, City Councilor at Camping outside Lennon’s 2-DISC COLLECTOR’S ‘Christmas in New York City’ Trip. Mark Large Michael Flaherty and his crew at Billy Dakota apartment building EDITION (2-DVD) your calendar: Saturday, December 13th is Tse’s in the North End, my Godfather Geno in New York waiting for an Genius Products the date. Many North End families have al- Cognata, and Ralph DelGaudio, both at the autograph, Chapman’s Robert Duvall and Tommy ready done so. The cost will be $40 per per- Fisherman’s Feast, and North End writer childlike obsession with this Lee Jones star as Gus son, and space is limited. More information Sonny Davidson. “celebrity phony” descends McCrae and Woodrow Call, a later. Check out the new Damiano’s Restaurant into madness. Both gritty pair of longtime friends and PROLINE on Hanover Street, former site of Cafe and dreamy, The Killing of former Texas Rangers who Former BC Hockey Great and NHLer Brian Graffiti. John Lennon is a stunning crave one last adventure be- Leetch will be inducted into the US Hockey SMILE! examination of a stalker’s fore hanging-up their spurs. mind just before the kill. All After stealing over a thou- based on Chapman’s own sand head of cattle from rus- words. (1 hr. 55 mins./Avail- tlers south of the border, able now). they recruit an unlikely crew of hands to drive the JADAKISS — KISS OF herd 3,000 miles north to DEATH TOUR 2005 (2-DVD) the grasslands of Montana. MVD Visual Featuring an unforgettable Jadakiss is ‘the man’ in cast including Diane Lane, this spectacular set filmed Danny Glover, Anjelica in London during his ‘Kiss of Huston, Robert Urich, Steve Death Tour” in 2005. Fea- Buscemi, D.B. Sweeney, tured highlights and hits Ricky Schroder, and Chris from his recent solo work as Cooper, Lonesome Dove re- well as stints with The Lox mains one to the top west- and The Ruff Ryders. Hits erns of all time! (1 hr. 29 Chinese Lion Dancers at the Prado for NEAD Family Pride Week have, “Time’s Up,” “Knock mins./Available now). POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 22, 2008 Page 11

performer has been wooing audi- foot, any way you like, with or within the Atrium by Bose ences since the seventies without out a partner, in a smoke and alcohol Krishnamachari of video-enhanced ever losing ground. Topping the charts free environment. Children are wel- tiffin carriers. with songs like “What’s Love Got come. Dance Friday is an activity of POLAR ATTRACTIONS – Now NOW to Do With It”. For tickets call the non-profit Movement Collective. through June 7, 2009. The Arctic and Ticketmaster at 617-931-2000 or For more info call: 6I7-997-0948 or go Antarctic inspire contemporary art- PLAYING www. ticketmaster.com to www.dancefriday.org. ists to capture the expansive pan- oramas, sculptural ice formations NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATER and resilient life thriving at the ends 62 Dunham Rd, Beverly, MA ART of the earth. UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN AN EVENING WITH BOZ SCAGGS WEDDED BLISS, The Marriage Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 7:30 of Art and Ceremony – Now through MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS PM. Boz will sing many of his smash September 14, 2008. This exhibition Huntington Ave. Boston, MA hits bringing his countrified rock sound explores the wedding ceremony as WINSLOW HOMER: AMERICAN to the NSMT. Come and listen to this an impetus for the creation of art in SCENES – Now through December 7, legendary entertainer. Call 978-232- cultures around the world. For more 2008. This installation of art spans 7200 or visit: www.nsmt.org. information call 866-745-1876 or go Homer’s career from his earliest works online to www.pem.org LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM at age 13 to his last seascape at age 73. 50 East Merrimack Street, PEABODY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY GREAT COMPANY: PORTRAITS Lowell, MA Harvard University – Cambridge, MA BY EUROPEAN MASTERS – Now JOHN PRINE, SARAH LEE A GOOD TYPE – TOURISM AND through January 5, 2009. A selection GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION – SCIENCE IN EARLY JAPANESE th of portraits and sculpture by Euro- Saturday, September 13 at 8:00 PM. PHOTOGRAPHS – ONGOING. This pean masters dating from the Renais- This is one show only, featuring the new photographic exhibition pre- sance to the 20th century will grace best of blue-grass music. sents 46 compelling images of Japa- the Coolidge Gallery. This is a must AN EVENING WITH COLIN nese photographic prints, many see collection! For more information MOCHRIE AND BRAD SHERWOOD hand-colored, that were produced on any of the museum’s other exhib- Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM. for the tourist trade in the late nine- its, please visit www.mfa.org/calen- This is a fully improvised evening of teenth century. For more info, call: dar or call 617-369-3300. comedy and mayhem that revolves 617-496-0099 or log onto around audience participation and www.peabody.harvard.edu suggestions. This show is completely NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM 9 Glendale Rd., Stockbridge, MA spontaneous. Tickets are now on INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY THE PLEASURE OF RECOGNI- sale. Call: 978-232-7200 or visit: ART TION: ROCKWELL’S INSPIRA- www.nsmt.org. 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA TIONS – Through October 27, 2008. WORKS OF TATE DONOVAN – This ground-breaking exhibition of- October 10, 2008 through January fers important insights into Norman Special Events 4, 2009. With sensitivity to texture, Rockwell’s artistic inspirations and scale and the inherent properties of appropriations by comparison with materials, Donovan transforms huge STONEHAM THEATER imagery made by a diverse group of volumes of mass-produced items into 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA celebrated illustrators and artists. For incredible sculptural forms. SINATRA AND FRIENDS - Satur- more info call 413-298-4100 or THE ART WALL – Now through day, August 23 at 8:00 PM and Sun- www.nrm.org day, August 24 at 2:00 PM. Starring October 12, 2008. This exhibit is dedicated to monumental, site-spe- Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM cific works by leading contemporary friends Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash with East India Square, Salem, MA artists of the day and is a collective special guest Neil Diamond. This is as TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, experience of art and music together. close as you get to the real thing. PAINTING THE POLAR LANDSCAPE WORKS OF UGO RONDINONE – Richard DeLuca potrays Frank as one – Now through March 1, 2009. This Starting October 28, 2008. This of the best Sinatra tribute performers exhibition features over 40 paintings, Swiss artist dramatically transforms in the business. Jim Celona portrays sketches and photographs by artists the ICA Lobby by creating a wall of Richard DeLuca portrays Frank as one of the best Sinatra the wonderful Dean Martin and Barry who journeyed to the Arctic and Ant- mirrored black plexiglass into which Moony sings Neil Diamond. For more arctic. tribute performers in the business. Along with friends, a 19th century style window frame has information and tickets, please call GATEWAY BOMBAY – Now they pay tribute to these legendary crooners who made ART been set. For more information call: 781-279-2200. through January, 2009. This exhibi- music to last throughout many eras. For more informa- 617-478-3100 or visit the website at: tion features works from the Herwitz www.icaboston.org. tion please check out Special Events Section. SALEM HISTORICAL TOURS Collection and a dynamic installation 8 Central Street, Salem, MA among the All-Time Favorites of HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE THEATER today’s music critics. As an example, TOUR – Wednesdays and Mondays at Rolling Stone magazine recently 4:00 PM. Stroll through four centuries ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE named Pet Sounds as the #2 best al- of Salem’s illustrious history from its ITALIAN RADIO ORSOGNA WOMEN’S CLUB 2008 Musical Season at NSMT: bum of All-Time. The Beach Boys were founding in 1626 to present day. For “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM Montavale Plaza THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM honored at the 2001 Grammy® more info call: 978-745-0666 or log to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom 54 Montvale Ave, Stoneham, MA COUNTY SPELLING BEE – Now Awards, receiving The Lifetime onto: www.salemhistoricaltours.com. Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and FASHION SHOW - Sunday, Sep- through August 31, 2008; THE WIZ Achievement Award from the Record- “The Italian Show” w/Nunzio tember 28, 2008 at 1:00 PM. This IN CONCERT – September 5th through ing Academy. For tickets and more AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION DiMarca every Sunday from 10 AM to fundraiser benefits the Orsogna September 7, 2008; SHOW BOAT – call 617-931-2000 or log onto PLYMOUTH, MA TH 1 PM on www.1110wccmam.com Women’s Plaza. The event includes September 23rd through October 12, www.ticketmaster.com 24 ANNUAL AUTUMN ESCAPE “Italia Oggi” (Italy Today) Sundays presentations on Italian designers 2008; 42ND STREET –October 28th BIKE TREK – Starts on Friday, Sep- th 1 PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi and their influence in the fashion through November 23, 2008 and A THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPO- tember 12 and ends in Provincetown th AM 1460 www.1460WXBR.com and cinema world. Refreshments will CHRISTMAS CAROL th RARY ART on Sunday, September 14 . Experi- – December 5 be served. For more information and 100 Northern Avenue/Water- enced cyclists will be challenged and “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco through December 21, 2008. for ticket please call Angela at 781- front, Boston, MA novices will have a great introduction Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM or online at www.djrocco.com 231-1480 or Giuliana at 617-697- THE OPERA HOUSE FIREBIRD ENSEMBLE – Thursday, to bike treks, all the while enjoying th 1332. 539 Washington St, Boston, MA September 18 at 6:30 PM. This en- the beauty of the changing landscapes ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER A CHORUS LINE – September 11th semble aims with its new compositions of Southern New England. For more MUSEUM GALLERIA FLORENTIA through October 5, 2008. This is a to create a unique concert atmo- information, call: 1-800-LUNG-USA or 280 The Fenway, Boston MA 79 Newbury St, Boston, MA musical for everyone who has ever had sphere. At 8:00 PM – Boston Musica visit: www.lungma.org. LUISA RABBIA: TRAVELS WITH NEW ENGLAND’S LARGEST a dream and put it all on the line. Viva will perform their contemporary ISABELLA, TRAVEL SCRAPBOOKS COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL music. This is a definite must see! FROM THE YEAR 1883 TO 2008 MURANO GLASS UNVEILED AT October 28th through November 9, For more information and tickets, Now through September 28, 2008 GALLERIA FLORENTIA 2008 – The hilarious MGM film is please call: 617-478-3100 or visit: DANCE During her residency at the Works by Master Craftsmen Dino Broadway’s new smash hit musical www.icaboston.org. Gardner Museum, Luisa Rabbia was Rosin, Adriano Dalla Valentina, Afro and it’s coming to you. Log onto THE CITI-WANG THEATRE inspired by photographs Isabella Celotto and Massimiliano Schiavon www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. TANGLEWOOD Lenox, MA 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Stewart Gardner collected while trav- Exclusively On Display through Sep- CINDERELLA – October 16-26, eling in China in 1883. For this exhi- tember 12, 2008 THE COLONIAL THEATRE 2008 TANGLEWOOD JAZZ FES- 2008 Back by popular demand. This bition, Rabbia has used these archi- Newbury Street’s premier gallery 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA TIVAL – August 29-31, 2008 – Labor beautiful Kudelka’s version of the fairy val photographs to create a video of of European fine arts, has unveiled A BRONX TALE – March 31st Day Weekend. End the summer on tale is not the conventional rags-to- an imaginary landscape animated a limited exhibition of Murano art through April 11, 2009. Actor Chazz a Jazz note! Jazz greats include riches story, but a more contemporary with her own drawings as well as other glass. This collection, believed to be Palminteri gives an unforgettable per- Dianne Reeves, Terence Blanchard, tale of the transforming power of love. images and music. The result is a New England’s largest, at the gallery formance as a young boy’s rough child- Donal Fox, Eliane Elias and more. THE NUTCRACKER – November fantastical narrative that is both con- located at. The collection includes hood in the 1960s-era Bronx, and the All shows will be held in Seji Ozawa 28th through December 27, 2008 – This temporary and historical. Luisa one-of-a-kind works by Murano mas- unforgettable people he encountered. Hall. For more information call the production features the entire Ballet Rabbia’s work is deeply rooted in draw- ters Dino Rosin, Adriano Dalla For tickets and times of the perfor- BSO at: 617-266-1492 or www.tangle Company and more than 200 children ing, which she sees as a platform that Valentina, Afro Celotto, and mances, call Ticketmaster at: 617- woodjazzfestival.org. from the Boston Ballet School. The unites rational construct with the Massimiliano Schiavon, and is 931-2787. TD BANKNORTH GARDEN cherished Tchaikovsky score will be imagination. The dynamic tension curated in four categories: musical performed by the Boston Ballet Or- that exists in drawing between the instruments, impressionist/abstract, BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE Causeway St., Boston chestra. For tickets, call: 800-447-7444 figure and its background, the being sea creatures and vases. The 264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA THE WHO - October 24, 2008 at or visit: www.bostonballet.com and becoming of space and time, has Murano glass pieces on exhibition HOW SHAKESPEARE WON THE 8:00 PM. After a brief hiatus following influenced much of Rabbia’s work with at Galleria Florentia are all certified WEST – September 5th through Oc- a hugely successful world tour, The JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE paper, papier-maché, porcelain and as original and authentic, and are tober 5, 2008. During the California Who will return to North America for a 358 George Carter Rd, Beckett, MA animation. Luisa Rabbia was an Art- available with a book on Murano Gold Rush, an eccentric enterprising very limited number of engagements KEIGWIN & COMPANY – Now ist-in-Residence at the Gardner in glass which enhances the invest- troupe learns that the entertainment in Fall, 2008, including the TD through August 24, 2008. The ener- 2007. ment value of the work. For more starved 49ers have a genuine enthu- Banknorth Garden on October 24th getic, funny and engaging Larry SUMMER NIGHT info visit www.galleriaflorentia.com or siasm for classic plays and will pay in as one of a handful of shows in ’08. Keigwin has choreographed his way ANIMATION AND SOUND: call 617.585.9200. gold. See what happens!!! For more Rock innovators Pete Townshend and from Broadway to cabaret to the Met- Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 7 information, tickets and performance Roger Daltrey will bring their electric, ropolitan Opera. This evening is magi- PM Luisa Rabbia and Fa Ventilato in HILTON BOSTON LOGAN AIPORT times, please call: 617-266-0800 or mind blowing performances back to cal! For tickets and more information, conversation. Memory and Invention Logan Int’l Airport, E. Boston, MA visit: www.huntingtontheatre.org North America with a vengeance. They will be joined on stage by John ‘Rab- call the Box Office at: 413-243-0745 and Personal Travel Scrapbooks OCTOBER ITALIAN HERITAGE bit’ Bundrick on keyboard, Pino or visit: www.jacobspilow.org. A CONVERSATION WITH ALAN MONTH - 10TH ANNIVERSAY Palladino on bass, Zak Starkey on CHONG. DINNER DANCE. MUSIC drums and Simon Townshend on gui- BROOKLINE TAI CHI CENTER, Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Friday, October 3, 2008 at 6:30 PM tar and vocals. This is the same phe- Located at 1615 Beacon St., 6:30 PM This black tie optional event is CAPE COD MELODY TENT nomenal line up that supported The Brookline, MA. Chong is a curator of the collec- hosted by the Consul General of A Not-For-Profit Theatre Who on their 2006/2007 tour, which Dance Friday is an on-going partici- tion, and Pieranna Cavalchini fol- Italy, Liborio Stellino and the Octo- 21 W. Main Street Hyannis, MA enjoyed incredible critical and box of- patory dance held every Friday at the lowed by the book launch and signing ber Italian Heritage Month commit- BEACH BOYS IN CONCERT Sun- fice success. center. The evening starts with a of Travels with Isabella by Luisa tee, celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. day, August 24, 2008 at 4:30 PM. Their TINA TURNER - Sunday, Novem- warm-up at 8 and continues with Rabbia. For more information call 617- The evening includes dinner, danc- unique blend of harmonies, musical ber 16, at 7:00 PM and Monday, No- dancing until midnight to music played 566-1401 or for tickets for these spec- ing, and music by Frank Zarba. Please arrangements and timeless lyrics still vember 17, 7:30 PM. Check out Tina by rotating DJ’s. Dancers of all ages tacular events, please call the box support this great event. For tickets place the music of The Beach Boys Turner live in concert. The fabulous and abilities are invited to dance bare- office at 617-278-5156. please call 617-876-5160. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 22, 2008

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

For rent! Frank Sinatra’s Palm Springs him to stay COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED house! It was the city where the Rat Pack out of her MAMA’S RICOTTA GNOCCHI (Pasta) partied, Elvis honeymooned and Eisenhower personal life, swung the only “hole-in-one” of his life. Palm after Bratton 3 cups unbleached flour (preferably King Arthur or Gold Medal) Springs, California’s popular desert oasis joked that the 1 beaten egg has long been a winter playground for the paparazzi had 1 teaspoon salt Hollywood set; the city lies just 100 miles stopped paying attention to the actress now 1 pound ricotta whole milk cheese east of Los Angeles. It is also the home to that she has “gone gay.” Tabloids have been 4 quarts boiling salted water. an extensive array of beautifully preserved speculating for months that Lohan is dat- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, beaten egg and salt. Add Modernist structures. Well, for $2600 you ing DJ Samantha Ronson, but the pair have flour gradually to the mixture, mixing by hand, until dough can spend a night in Frank Sinatra’s four not confirmed a romantic relationship. is soft. Remove dough from bowl and place dough on a floured bedroom mansion, which has a piano- Bratton said he is a proponent of gay rights pastry board to knead. If dough sticks to your fingers or shaped pool. Wow! and meant no disrespect, but Lohan called hands, add a little flour and continue kneading until the A death row inmate at an Ohio jail has his remarks “inappropriate.” dough is soft, smooth and pliable. filed a lawsuit claiming he is too fat to be Huh? Saudi Arabian religious officials Cut and roll portions into long 8- or 10-inch rolls of about executed. Richard Cooey, 41, is scheduled have outlawed the sale of dogs and cats to one-inch thickness. Place in bowl and cover. Taking one to die for the 1986 rape and murder of two men, on the grounds that pets can be used roll at the time, flatten roll slightly with your hand or a women. But the 267-pound Cooey says that to pick up women. Othman al-Othman, rolling pin. Cut into one-inch portions. With index and his bulk makes his veins difficult to find, head of the Kingdom’s Commission for the middle fingertips, press into each piece of dough and roll which could lessen the effect of the anes- Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of fingers forward in the dough. This will curl the dough into thetic administered prior to lethal injection. Vice, said the ban was necessitated by the gnocchi. Continue until all dough is used. “All of the experts agree,” said public de- “rising phenomenon of men using cats and For cooking gnocchi, boil about 4 quarts of salted water. fender Kelly Schneider. “If the first drug dogs to make passes at women.” Men After dropping gnocchi into the boiling water, stir and cover. doesn’t work, the execution is going to be caught with pets will have their animals Watch carefully because water boils over quickly. Gnocchi excruciating.” confiscated on the spot, said al-Othman, will float to the top as they cook. They cook rapidly. Check Frank Arricale thinks no person is really “and the man will be forced to sign a docu- for consistency desired. Drain and place in a bowl. Add your fat: he is either too heavy for his height, or ment pledging not to repeat the act.” tomato sauce and serve. too short for his weight. Reminder! Some women don’t mind lead- Serves four. Moron of the week! A Florida man called ing a dog’s life as long as they get petted NOTE: I love the memories of watching my parents make 911 to complain that Subway had left the once in a while. homemade macaroni in our home. They didn’t seem to have a sauce off his spicy Italian sandwich. He was Our noted musicologist, Albert Natale, re- written recipe. It was all stored in their minds. Through the arrested after calling a second time to com- ports a retired Air Force colonel who likes years, I decided their recipes should be written out. I watched plain that police were not responding. to play the organ rented Radio City Music Mama measure out the flour; add the water or beaten eggs and Not for weak stomachs! Canadians were Hall in New York City for $120,000 so he all the necessary ingredients for gnocchi. Papa kneaded the in shock after a bus passenger was stabbed, can perform on its giant Wurlitzer pipe or- dough. Mama always took out her extra-long wooden rolling decapitated, and partially eaten in front of gan. Jack Moelmann, 67, says he had to cash pin when the dough had to be rolled into thin round portions horrified travelers. Witness said Vince Li, out his savings account to cover the one- before Papa could fold it and then cut it into linguine. For 40, suddenly attacked Tim McLean, 22, a night rental. He’s charging $50 for people to gnocchi, Papa cut up the dough after kneading it. Mama, with stranger who was sleeping in the seat next hear him play. “One day,” he said, “I looked her fingers, patiently formed the small portions of cut-up dough to him, as the Greyhound bus traveled across in the mirror and said, “Jack, you have a into gnocchi. Before my brother Peter and I knew it, the home- the Manitoba prairie toward Winnipeg. The dream, go for it!” made macaroni was ready to serve at noontime for Sunday driver pulled over, and the other passengers To think the guy is charging $50 bucks to dinner. They always made it seem that it was such a pleasure rushed off the bus as Li cut off the head and hear him play the organ. Well, for a jar of serving homemade macaroni, and it was. held it up, then began cutting off body parts orange marmalade you can hear me play the and consuming them. Li, who emigrated organ! Of course, this is limited to no more from China four years ago and took a job as than ten individuals. Yes, we do enjoy play- a newspaper carrier, was not previously ing by ear, many romantic songs, and of Vita can be reached at [email protected] known to have mental problems. “I had no course, some popular Italian ballads. Perhaps odd suspicions about him at all,” said his we will stage the performance on a Saturday boss, Vincent Augert. or Sunday here at my home in Nahant. Carlo Scostumato says Cannibals are not Growing trend! The number of Mexican- • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) vegetarians, they are humanitarians. born immigrants who became U.S. citizens home. As I got nearer home ety. He knew my grand- Tom Analetto of Medford, says a cannibal swelled by nearly 50 percent last year, at the corner of Moon and mother too. has no manners: he talks when he has thanks to an aggressive citizenship cam- Lewis Street, I squirted the I paid the price for shoot- people in his mouth. paign by Spanish-language media and gun into an open window and ing him by being disarmed Joey Antonelli of Somerville, heard there advocacy groups. Some 122,000 Mexicans hit an older guy relaxing by by my father. I apologized was once a cannibal who complained he was attained citizenship in 2007, up from 84,000 the window. to the guy too. He was still getting fed up with people. the previous year. He became enraged that I dripping from my act of vio- Giuseppina, cosce storte, wants you to Getting stoned! Americans are far more would do that becaise he lence. He even gave a little know one man’s meat is another man’s poi- more likely to have tried marijuana or knew my father since he smile. son, unless he’s a cannibal. cocaine than people in 16 other countries was a kid, growing upon To this day when I turn the A few weeks ago Italy sent hundreds of surveyed, including the Netherlands, Sun Court. I ran home faster corner at Moon and Lewis soldiers into its major cities to fight a crime- France, and Columbia. 42% of Americans than I knew I could. My Street, on my way to the wave the government has blamed on illegal say they have tried marijuana at least once, mother heard the screams feast on North Street, I think immigrants. The unusual military deploy- while 16% have tried cocaine. In the and with her Irish whisper, of him, his dripping tee ments in Milan, Turin, Naples, and Rome Netherlands, which has far more lenient told the guy to back off. shirt, and my water pistol. are part of Prime Minister Silvio Berlus- drug laws, only 20% have tried pot. Turns out he wasn’t just Another part of the tradi- coni’s law-and-order campaign. In Milan, the Cashing-in! A wedding hall in Tel Aviv has any guy; he was one of the tion of this feast for this troops are posted at the Duomo and other come up with a novel way of ensuring that original founders of the member of the Giarratani tourists sites. But in Rome, Mayor Gianni guests remember to leave a gift. The mar- Madonna del Soccorso Soci- family. Alemanno said he did not want soldiers in rying couple pays $155 to rent an ATM-like historic areas because they would scare machine; guests can insert a credit card tourists away. And the mayor of Taormina and tap in a sum, and the funds are trans- 1st Generation refused the offer of soldiers altogether, not- ferred into the couple’s bank account the ing that the Sicilian resort town’s last mur- next day. Italian-American der occurred in the 1960s. Italy’s center- Robyn Waters of Swampscott, claims you left opposition criticized the deployment, can’t tell whether a marriage is a failure or Vita Orlando Sinopoli saying the government is trying to portray not till you’ve seen the wedding presents. Shares with us immigrant crime as much worse than it is. A bride’s present to the groom usually con- Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, thinks people sists of several maiden aunts, numerous a delightful recollection who believe in restricted immigration be- cousins, and a mother-in-law. of her memories as a child lieve that the worst is yet to come. Louise Santosuosso of Watertown, thinks Mother Superior, Frances Fitzgerald people seldom think alike until it comes to growing up in reminds us all men have been emigrants buying wedding presents. Boston’s “Little Italy” or the sons of emigrants since Adam and The lovely Lisa Cappuccio wants you to Eve left Eden. know that all the world loves a lover, except and a collection of The astute and adorable Rosalie Cunio of of course when you have to buy him a wed- Italian family recipes Waltham, says, “Adam and Eve were the first ding gift. from the homeland. of all unions to defy management.” Bad news for funeral parlors! Expensive gas Proprio Stronzo, says, “It wasn’t an apple saves lives. According to a new Harvard from the tree that started the trouble in the Medical School study, for every 10 percent Great as Gifts Garden of Eden; it was the pair on the increase in gas prices, there has been a Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH ground.” 2.3 percent decline in auto deaths. That’s or order an autographed copy from Gee, our former Boston Police honcho, because more costly gas leads to fewer miles Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 Billy Bratton, now the Los Angles Police driven. Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling Chief was in the news! Lindsay Lohan told AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 22, 2008 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9)

Between the cookout at at his home in Augusta, and were over 20 adults and about Mike and Nara Barca’s and everyone who attended the ten or so of us kids ready to the spaghetti feeds Nanna get togethers at the lake was eat. The smell of Dad’s cook- and my mother prepared, invited. ing made the Americans something social was hap- Dad offered to do some of curious as it was pleasant pening almost every night the cooking especially for but foreign to them. Once at the cottages on Lake the Italian part of the guest they tasted the lobster Fra Maranacook in Winthrop, list. He offered to make lob- Diablo and the spaghetti that Maine, back in the day. Dad ster Fra Diablo, a specialty Dad had concocted most, and Mike were inseparable. of his. Emil said Okay, but they fell in love with this After World War II started, much of the food was going Italian treat. Of course, Dad had decided to take a day to be centered around a Babbononno had managed to job as well as play music “Down Maine” lobster feed. bring along a gallon of nights. He took an exam to This is as exotic as he Zi’Antonio’s best home- teach machine shop in the wanted to get for the Ameri- made red wine. This didn’t Boston Public Schools and cans attending. The day ar- hurt things at all, as most of was assigned to East Boston rived and the Barcas and the guests became quite High School. He was re- Christoforos were the first mellow if you take into con- cruited by the O.S.S. to to arrive. Dad, Mike Barca sideration the liquor that Enjoying the Charlotte Saltonstall Bigham Memorial interrogate Italian war pris- and Emil Andy began the others had brought. After a Fund benefit are Skylar Wolf, left, and Beatrice Bigham oners a couple of times a preparations for a bi-cultural few drinks, Old Vic, Nara’s (Charlotte’s sister). (Photo by Roger Farrington) week. They were being dinner. Dad made a gravy for parents, Emil’s mother, aunt housed at the old Boston the lobster, Mike helped him and Nanna and Babbo-nonno him to a recording con- beauty pageant winner, and immigration station on Mar- out and Emil took care of the all seemed to understand tract. His first song, “De De Avalon met her while play- ginal Street in the Jefferies American end of things. even though most of the con- Dinah,” became a smash ing cards at a friend’s house. Point section of East Boston. Nanna and Babbononno versation was in Italian. It hit; and his recording of He told his friend that Kay When the war ended, he was were introduced to Emil’s seems that home-made “Venus” was one of the big- was the girl he was going to recruited for a new technol- mother and aunt. They were wine became a universal gest selling hits of the era. marry. His agent warned ogy department that was be- both widowed and wore black translator. He had many follow-up hits. Avalon not to marry, as it ing created for the Boston dresses. And the conversa- The festivities lasted un- Avalon is also credited with would spoil his teen idol mys- schools. tion in Italian began with til late at night. The police having the last “number tique, but Avalon ignored his Dad arrived at the ap- my grandparents and Emil’s arrived after 9:00 P.M., be- one” record of the ‘50s with advice. pointed location for the first family talking about their cause someone had called. “Why” reaching that status Still together, the couple meeting of this new depart- lives in the old country, their All of them knew the Andy in December 1959. has eight children: In order ment and met Mike Barca lives in America and the family and once they smelled Avalon had 31 charted Bill- of age, they are Frankie Jr., who also was recruited. They demise of the husbands of the leftovers, two squad cars board U.S. singles during his Tony, Dina, Laura, Joseph, were the only two Italians the two ladies. At first, they of Augusta police sat down to career from 1958 to late Nicolas, Kathryn and Carla. there and became the best had trouble understanding an Italian dinner. 1962, with most of the hits They also have 10 grandchil- of friends. As a result, we one another even though On the way back to the cot- written and/or produced by dren. Frankie Jr. is a drum- were invited to the Barca they spoke Avellinese. It tage, Nanna and Babbo- Bob Marcucci, head of Chan- mer and Tony, the second cottage in Maine, and Mom seems without anyone real- nonno wanted to know if cellor Records. oldest son, currently plays and Mike’s wife, Nara hit it izing it, Nanna and Babbo- Emil’s mother and aunt In his acting, he was best guitar and teaches at the off. This scenario is what led nonno had a Boston accent were really from Avellino. known for his starring roles Paul Green School of Rock; to choosing Maine as a va- mixed in and the two women Due to the Connecticut in the teenage Beach Party both still tour and perform cation spot for the next fif- had Connecticut phraseol- twang mixed in with their film genre, although he also with their father. teen years or so. Once we ogy mixed in with their way Italian, my grandparents had straight dramatic parts In 1987, Avalon and had our own place and of speaking. I guess it was weren’t sure. in films such as The Alamo Annette Funicello returned Nanna and Babbononno like the English that the Well, the month of August as well as Voyage to the Bot- to the movies, with the aptly came along, they hit it off rest of us spoke, some with wore on and it began getting tom of the Sea. titled Back to the Beach. Not with Nara’s parents, Ma and Maine accents and the rest cool at night. Dad lit the pot Avalon also appeared in long afterwards, Funicello Eddie Mascal. with a Boston dialect. bellied stove in the living nearly two-dozen TV epi- was diagnosed with MS, and Babbononno also made One of the main parts of room each evening to keep sodes, including a role in retired from acting. friends with the father of the conversation between out the autumn chill which The Patty Duke Show titled With the fading of his mu- one of the locals. Old Vic Gor- the old timers concerned the had already arrived. “A Foggy Day in Brooklyn sic and acting career, don. The only problem was necessities of Italians who I was the first one up in Heights,” appearing as him- Avalon has turned to mar- that he didn’t speak Italian. were away from home. The the morning and would climb self. Later, he became the keting, and has created Babbononno was forced to two ladies had brought into my row boat and head U.S. national television Frankie Avalon Products, a speak English, his English, bottles of prune juice with out to the middle of the lake, spokesperson for Sonic successful line of health fractured English. It’s a won- them, a bottle of Brioschi, breaking ice crystals as I Drive-In. supplements, pain and cos- der those other old timers several cans of Italian toma- rowed. Once reaching the The 1980 film The Idol- metic products. Avalon per- understood him. toes, a few cans of tomato middle, I would jump over- maker was a thinly-disguised sonally promotes his prod- Part of the guest list at the paste, a gallon of olive oil board and swim back, towing biography of Frankie Avalon ucts live on the Home Shop- cookouts and the spaghetti and several cloves of garlic. the boat behind me. Each (called “Tommy Dee” in the ping Network, along with feeds was the Andy family My grandparents pretty time I did this, Babbononno film) and 1950s teenage veteran host Bob Circosta. from Augusta. Everyone much did the same thing, would be waiting on the dock, star Fabian (called “Caesare” He regularly guest stars in chipped in, but I think that anticipating that, in the only to say, “Hey Jenny, tu in the film), as well as stage productions of Grease most of the cost of these wilds of Maine, they wouldn’t se pazzo.” (Hey John, you’re songwriter/producer in the role of Teen Angel (a summer get-togethers was have these necessities of crazy.) Maybe I was. Looking Marcucci (called “Vinnie role he played in the popu- taken care of by Dad and life that Italians couldn’t live back at the temperature Vacarri” in the film). lar 1978 film adaptation) and Mike Barca. One day, without. that the lake water must In the movie version, Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding as a though, Emil Andy an- Before everyone arrived, have been, I know that, to- Tommy Dee clashes fre- characterized version of nounced that his mother Mom and Emil’s wife, Irene day, I don’t even drink any- quently with the producer himself. and aunt would be coming to and her daughters set up thing that cold. GOD BLESS and younger singer Caesare, Additionally, in 2007, he stay with him. They were the picnic tables in the AMERICA whom he feels threatens his performed the song “Beauty originally from Avellino and backyard. Also invited, was career as an upstart. Even- School Dropout” with the had been living in Connecti- the next door neighbor of tually, both “Dee” and four remaining female con- cut since arriving in the U.S. the Andy family, Bea Plum- Remember Your “Caesare” quit the label, but tenders (Kathleen Montele- As a result of their coming mer, whom everyone called both their record careers one, Allie Schulz, Ashley to Maine to visit, Emil Auntie Bea. When the fes- Loved Ones collapse, just as the “British Spencer, and winner Laura wanted to have a lobster feed tivities got underway, there Invasion” begins. Osnes) for the role of Sandy The real-life Fabian on the NBC television real- — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — threatened a lawsuit at the ity show Grease: You’re the time of the film’s release, One that I Want! THE though the filmmakers in- Enjoy! sisted that the film pre- (Be sure to visit Hilda Johnny Christy sented only fictional char- Morrill’s gardening Web site, acters (though Marcucci was www.bostongardens.com. The Post-Gazette a paid consultant on the In addition to events covered accepts memorials film). Avalon later denied and reported by the columnist, Orchestra throughout the year. most of the movie’s events “The Socially Set” is compiled in interviews. from various other sources MUSIC FOR ALL Please call Frankie Avalon married such as news and press re- OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 617-227-8929 Kathryn Diebel on January leases, PRNewswire services, 19, 1963. She was a former etc.) Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 22, 2008 Confronting the Issues The time has come, the walrus said, by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Historically, appeasement The Forum on Religion of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings has proven to be an invitation hosted by Rev. Rick Warren by Sal Giarratani for further aggression by the at the Saddleback Church in New Restaurant Opens I was a Roxbury Italian who took the MBTA perpetrator. In recent history California on August 16th, in in North End to school and sat in a classroom of North the phrase “Peace in our which Obama and McCain End Italians. I’m starting to think Sinatra In 1967, Domenico DiPaola opened Caffe time” was spoken in 1938 by each spent an hour answer- again. dello Sport on Hanover Street and now his British Prime Minister ing a similar set of questions, I was pretty good academically, but in son Damien is putting his own restaurant Neville Chamberlain when added greater clarity to the shop, I was terrible. If they had filmed me idea into the site of his father’s former he gave the Sudetenland of positions of both candidates trying to make that tea tray and shoebox, eatery. Czechoslovakia to Germany on a host of social and lead- it could have won awards on Comedy Ristorante Damiano opened this week as in an attempt to appease ership issues. The moment Central. a 40 seat plattini restaurant. It takes the their desire for Lebensraum of truth came when Rev. War- I remember taking both items home. My place of Caffe Graffiti, which will be relocat- (living space). Refusal to act ren asked for the position of father took one look at the shoeshine box ing to the former Martignetti site at the cor- decisively against Germany each man regarding abortion. and said it was too good to use — it might ner of Cross and Hanover Streets. Old black when she invaded Czechoslo- The difference between the get ruined. I thought to myself, how much and white photos of Sicily hang on the wall, vakia was seen by Hitler as two candidates could not have more ruined could it get. including one of his father who was a deep weakness and an invitation been clearer. Obama’s an- My woodworking shop teacher had a good sea diver back in the Old Country. for further aggression. swer was tortured yet in halt- sense of humor about my work but he Damien won’t serve coffee and pastry; he President Bush responded ing words where he clearly wouldn’t let me near the electric saw. The wants his customers to take in the whole to the attack of 9/11 with the stated that he was for abor- electric teacher had the same faith in my North End. After eating at his place, they can swift and effective disman- tion rights. When asked shop skills. He never let me plug anything stop by a pastry shop for coffee and dessert. tling of Al-Qaeda strongholds when life begins, Obama in anywhere. Damien DiPaola grew up on Hanover in Afghanistan. One could glibly replied the answer was I’ve forgotten both of their names as I am Street and is now back home. argue that he went too far above his pay grade, a re- sure they blotted out my name from their when he attacked Iraq but his sponse that showed insensi- memory since I graduated that June of taking the war to Afghani- tivity toward a subject most My Year in Shop at the Mick 1963. stan and the perpetrators of regard with the utmost seri- I spent the 1962-1963 school year as a I’m sure that most of the kids I graduated 9/11 making them pay a ousness, given the weight of ninth grader at the Michelangelo. It was a with in 1963 don’t even remember — or if heavy price for their barbaric the subject. very long year, as Frank Sinatra might have they do it’s because of that stupid tea tray attack appears to have dam- John McCain once again sung. and shoebox. aged them and limited their was clear, stating that he has ability to carry out a massive opposed abortion for his en- attack. tire career in Washington CITY OF BOSTON Russia’s attack on Georgia and that he believes that life appears to have been pre- begins at conception. He left LARGE APARTMENT BUILDING RECYCLING meditated. Russian military little room for ambiguity. The City of Boston Public building, have your landlord fice paper, newspapers, ce- had massed on Georgia’s bor- Barack Obama’s promise of Works Department Recy- or building manager call: real boxes, magazines, der waiting for a provocation change has an initial appeal cling Program offers recy- 617-635-4959. phone books, paperback which they received with that quickly fades under fire cling for large apartment Recyclable materials in- books and corrugated card- Georgia’s attack on South when decisive leadership de- buildings throughout the clude plastic containers, board. Ossetia, a region of Georgia rived from experience is ab- city. glass bottles and jars, tin For further information asserting its independence, solutely essential. He appears If you are a Boston resi- and aluminum cans and foil about large apartment build- with strong ties to Russia. to be caught up in a world of dent living in an apartment and aseptic packaging — ing recycling, please call Abkhazia is another region of empty rhetoric that fails him building with over six units such as juice box contain- Beth Gardner at: 617-635- Georgia also in dispute when confronted with the is- and you would like to start ers. Recyclable paper prod- 4471 and start recycling at strongly influenced by Russia. sues he must face as both a recycling service in the ucts include junk mail, of- your building. When asked to comment on President and Commander in the invasion, Barack Obama Chief. His glib response to the • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) and John McCain’s responses issue of abortion indicates in- were starkly different and in- sensitivity derived from a Do White Voters Tell Liberals fear white voters have voted for Jesse Jack- dicative of the style of leader- man caught up in theoreti- White Lies to Pollsters? will say they’re for Obama son either. Once again, his ship each man would follow. cal possibilities detached Latest polls show Barack but in the piracy of the vot- race wasn’t an issue for me, Obama gave a vague re- from the real world. Obama with a slim lead in ing booth, will they go with he was. sponse intimating that both John McCain has the the polls but according to McCain? Liberals seem to be using parties to the invasion were hands-on experience and some, can polls be trusted? Personally, I can tell you I the guilt strategy. Racists at fault and implying a moral down-to-earth values reflec- Do white people lie to poll tak- won’t be voting for Obama vote in every election but equivalency to the situation. tive of all great leaders. Un- ers and themselves about period. He’s not my candi- not voting for Barack doesn’t He failed to recognize the like Obama he favors Su- voting for a black candidate? date and it has nothing to do make you a racist. It makes brutal suppression of the Rus- preme Court justices that will Can anyone be trusted? with race. In 1984, I wouldn’t you smart. sian attack and the fact that strictly interpret the Consti- their response to Georgia’s tution rather than legislate • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) act of aggression was exces- from the bench imposing eracy events, and healthy cial guests will demonstrate ness buying power for small sive and punitive. their values on the nation as cooking lessons by profes- how to prepare healthy, low businesses on the unregu- John McCain on the other opposed to the values set in sional chefs. cost meals. lated energy market, setting hand was quick and decisive the Document that has con- The campaign will feature In June, I announced the the stage for valuable cost in condemning the Russian tributed to the greatness of Community Dinners where City is looking to help local savings in gas and electric aggression demanding both America. The rhetoric of communities get together businesses with fuel costs bills. The partnership would parties return to their pre- Obama plays well to a crowd and share a meal. These by creating a consortium. afford businesses the oppor- attack positions. His was the but appears shallow and in- pot-luck type meals will bring The plan is to develop a tunity to buy access to the position that both Obama and sufficient when confronted families together and spe- city-wide energy-purchasing unregulated energy market President Bush ultimately with the depth of experience partnership that would har- at a long-term fixed price. accepted. of John McCain. ANNUAL EAST BOSTON NORTH END Dog Pageant and Art Show On Labor Day weekend, take your pooch to enjoy the PRINTING “Dog Daze of Summer” at 80 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 Border Street, Atlantic Art- ist Building. The parade of Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette dogs will take place on Sat- urday, August 30th at 3 PM. 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NEWS BRIEFS EXTRA Innings (FROM ITALIAN by Sal Giarratani NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS) COULD A BYRD IN HAND able for us. We know what we’re getting every RING UP ANOTHER BELL? fifth day.” Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco The Red Sox just acquired veteran right hander from the Cleveland Indians. The READER FEEDBACK THE EUROPEAN UNION with only 80 vehicles, out of 37-year-old Paul Byrd is 7-10 with a 4.53 ERA Hey Sal, WELCOMES CELL PHONES a total of 500 manufactured, this season, but has won four straight since Sonny Siebert, although he did, in fact, ON AIRPLANES! The Euro- all already sold out The price the All-Star break with a 1.24 ERA. pitch during the 1960’s (mostly for Cleve- pean Commission (Govern- of this super-sport model will Back during the 1967 season after the All- land), didn’t pitch for the Red Sox until the ing Body) has recently ruled be $265,000, plus taxes. The Star break, the Red Sox picked up Gary Bell early ’70s. that cell phones can be freely sales places will be the same another veteran right-hander from the In- He was a RIGHT HANDER, not a lefty, as used on airplanes, while air- as those already established dians and finished the season strong with your blurb seemed to imply. born. The passengers’ cell under the Maserati logo. The the Sox. He, Jose Santiago and Jim Lonborg Maybe you were thinking of Dick phones will be connected to total of dealerships will be were a feared threesome down the wire of the earth below through a cell 7 (seven), three of which on Ellsworth? He pitched for the Sox in the late that Impossible Dream season. network especially installed the West coast, the others in 60’s, and was pretty good … a nice 1-2 combo on airplanes. This system will Florida (2), in Connecticut Byrd will take the place of Clay Bucholz in with Ray Culp. allow the cell phones to oper- (1), and in Michigan (1). In the the rotation. Theo Epstein said with Byrd — Matt Talvi ate without interfering with very near future, FIAT (the we’re getting “someone who will be depend- Winthrop the plane’s overall security controlling corporation) will system, or the land network. offer three additional ‘Alfa Suffolk Downs, Wonderland Reach Agreement on Partnership The calls made through the Romeo’ models on the US cell phones will be easier af- market. We also learn that a Joint Resources Will Now Focus on Future Entertainment, Gaming Possibilities ter the plane has reached the new ‘Alfa’ model, the ‘8C Spi- Sterling Suffolk Race- of a premium resort-style Fields acquired his interest cruising speed and the alti- der’ will appear on the US course, the operator of the casino which will bring new in the track in April of 2007, tude of approximately 12,000 market in the Summer of 73-year-old Suffolk Downs, jobs to the area and provide the track has undertaken a feet. The only exception: the 2009. This latter model will and the Westwood Group, the state with much needed series of improvements, in- cell phones cannot be oper- have an overall production of owner of Wonderland Grey- revenue,” said Richard cluding the addition of a fam- ated during takeoffs or land- only 500 models. FIAT hopes hound Park in Revere, an- Fields, Suffolk Downs’ princi- ily picnic area on the grand- ings. In case of turbulence that the reappearance of the nounced a final agreement pal shareholder. stand apron, refurbishments the captain can decide Alfa Romeo will mark the for a partnership between the Both facilities will remain in the barn area and the res- whether to block, albeit tem- start of a massive sale of two entities which will help separately owned and oper- toration of the track’s signa- porarily, the service, or not. other models produced in protect the thousands of ex- ated while they work col- ture event, the Massachu- The European Commission Italy, all under the FIAT cor- isting jobs at both sites and laboratively to expand the setts Handicap, with a purse has also ruled that if the con- porate logo. There are also strengthen the effort to bring gaming and entertainment of $500,000. sumers will receive exorbi- production possibilities in the a resort-style casino to the opportunities available to “Charlie Sarkis and I tant bills, the entire service US for the ‘Alfa Romeo’, as East Boston-Revere area their patrons, expand em- have been friends for 35 will not begin, or continue. To recently made clear by Sergio should the state decide to ployment opportunities for years. We have been working avoid disturbing other pas- Marchionne, FIAT’s CEO. expand gaming. their workers and increase toward this day for a long sengers, the cell phone opera- The partnership agree- revenues for local and state time and, as a former stock- tor can use the ‘silent tone’, LEGAL NOTICE ment gives Suffolk Downs an coffers. holder in Wonderland and as it has already been experi- option to purchase Wonder- “Today is an important day an Everett native, I am mented on an Airbus flight Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court land and for the two entities for the dedicated workers and pleased that this agreement from Dubai to Casablanca, by Probate and Family Court Department to share in the potential staff at Wonderland Park,” will help redevelop both the airline ‘United Emirates’. SUFFOLK Division benefits from future develop- said Wonderland owner sites so that they can survive The Brussels Airline, in- Docket No. 08C0234CA1 ment at both sites. Both Suf- Charles Sarkis. “All along and thrive in these challeng- stead, has no plans to provide In the Matter of folk Downs and Wonderland during discussions with Suf- ing times,” said Joseph the ‘on-board service.’ In any SANTOS ALEXANDER LEMUS AGUILAR have been operating as pari- folk Downs, we had one big O’Donnell, Suffolk Downs case, the European Commis- of EAST BOSTON mutuel wagering facilities goal in mind: protect the jobs principal and longtime sion will allow the member In the County of SUFFOLK since 1935. of nearby residents who, in shareholder. States (27) Up to six months NOTICE OF PETITION FOR time to decide whether or not CHANGE OF NAME “We have been working on many cases, have spent Fields also announced that to offer the service on their To all persons interested in a petition this kind of agreement for a their whole lives working at he is providing funding for airlines, to some of which described: while but the time has been this facility. I thank Richard Wonderland’s greyhound A petition has been presented by SANTOS well spent because we now Fields and Joe O’Donnell for adoption program to ensure there seems to be lack of en- ALEXANDER LEMUS AGUILAR praying that thusiasm on the necessity of SANTOS ALEXANDER LEMUS AGUILAR of have gotten it right; we have their commitment to do all that all retired dogs find good such airborne service. EAST BOSTON in the County of SUFFOLK today an excellent under- they can to protect those homes. be allowed to change his name as follows: standing that will protect ex- people and their livelihoods,” Suffolk Downs and Wonder- ALFA ROMEO RETURNS TO SANTOS ALEXANDER LEMUS AGUILAR THE US … The Summer of To ADONAI ALEXANDER LEMUS isting jobs as much as pos- Sarkis added. land are less than two miles 2008 will be very important. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, sible into the future and will Under the new partnership, apart, with Suffolk covering At its end, the Alfa Romeo YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE commit the joint resources horse racing will continue at 167 acres and Wonderland A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID of our companies to the goal historic Suffolk Downs. Since logo will reappear in the US COURT AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN including 35 acres. after a 13 years absence. The O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) model announced by the ON September 11, 2008. WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, Milanese automaker will be ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at the ‘8C Competition’ coupe, BOSTON this day, August 18, 2008. Come Join the Richard Iannella LEGAL NOTICE Register of Probate National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court LEGAL NOTICE of New England Chapter, Inc. Probate and Family Court Department Commonwealth of Massachusetts MIDDLESEX Division The Trial Court Docket No. 08P3344EP1 Probate and Family Court “Taste of the North End” In the Estate of Department BARBARA A WRIGHT MIDDLESEX Division AKA BARBARA WRIGHT Docket No. 08P3363EP1 5th Annual Bocce Tournament Late of AYER In the Estate of In the County of MIDDLESEX THERESA E. WHITNEY Date of Death May 31, 2008 Late of STONEHAM Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 1 pm NOTICE OF PETITION In the County of MIDDLESEX FOR PROBATE OF WILL Date of Death June 22, 2008 To all persons interested in the above NOTICE OF PETITION Langone Bocce Courts - Commercial Street (North End) captioned estate, a petition has been pre- FOR PROBATE OF WILL sented praying that a document purport- To all persons interested in the above $50.00 per player (2 players per team) ing to be the last will of said decedent be captioned estate, a petition has been pre- proved and allowed, and that VIRGINIA A sented praying that a document purport- includes entry fee, tournament tee shirt, WATTS of HARVARD in the County of ing to be the last will of said decedent WORCESTER and JOHN KEITH WRIGHT of be proved and allowed, and that SHEILA Joe Pace cookout, Spadafora Slush. ALLEN in the State of TEXAS be appointed ANDERSON of STONEHAM in the County of executors, named in the will to serve without MIDDLESEX be appointed executrix, named To raise funds for scholarships and the North End Community. surety. in the will to serve without surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Please complete the registration information requested and detach and return with check to YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT NIASHF - P.O. Box 130135 - Boston, MA 02113 AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN For information please contact - Pam 781-956-7441 - Donato Frattaroli 617-367-5915 O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2008. ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2008. Chris Zizza 508-341-9291 - Philip Frattaroli 781-588-3911 In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the PLAYER NAME(S) ______return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may Address ______allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at City or Town ______Phone: ______CAMBRIDGE this day, August 13, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, August 6, 2008. Marie A. Gardin Marie A. Gardin _____ Player ($50.00) Please circle shirt size S M L XL XXL Acting Register of Probate Acting Register of Probate Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 22, 2008

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

beat now — you never see them again. Then 2008 Ring Among the events that center in the vision of the 4 Hall of Fame soon-to-be- have occurred in the long af- public for the next four years inducted, Bobby Bolster, terglow of the Celtics winning until the 2012 Games in Lon- spoke of fighters in the past, their 17th NBA Champion- don. that when they got beat they ship, the one that took place A month after the Olympics came back again and fought on August 14 wasn’t exactly — when much of America a headliner. But it did provide and made themselves better. has turned its attention to a nice, relaxed way for the the NFL and college football, They’d go back, to the draw- Celtics to say “thank you” to as well as to the baseball pening board to see how they that group of men and women nant races — will there re- could improve, and beat the who chronicled the champi- ally be that much time for fighter that beat them be- onship season. Phelps in major media? fore. Now when they get beat, It was the Celtics Media Football, basketball, base- they quit. Party held at Johnnies on the ball and hockey stars have Missed these days are Side. And, while it was mid- the benefit of extended sea- Pops Lynch, John Lynch, summer and some were sons where their names are Danny Long and George missing because of vacations constantly before the public Kreger. You are all missed! or Olympic duties, quite a with updates concerning Pat Valentino (Guglielmi), number did show up to once their latest games. former Heavyweight Title again enjoy the fellowship The Celtics, for example, Contender of 1949,with reg- that is evident in the media had daily, constant media ex- istered wins over Turkey dining room on the nights of posure for 263 days during Thompson, Freddy Beshore, home games. their championship season, From Left to right: Referee Dick Flaherty, 1960 Rome Ralph DeJohn, and a draw Up on the monitors were a span that included training Olympic Gold Medalist Dr. Skeeter McClure and Attorney with Joey Maxim, he also the highlights of many of the camp, preseason games, Don Green served during World War II, playoff games, bringing those regular season games and in the U.S. Coast Guard, and on hand back to that time playoff games. Fights, Friday night, make a come-back? You still passed to our “Golden Ring just a few months ago when Unfortunately, Michael August 22, Twin Rivers, look like you can do a lot of of Fighters, refereed by the C’s made their historic Phelps’ phenomenal accom- Lincoln, Rhode Island! damage to another, in the God”, on July 25. run. plishments were packed into Where, Peter Manfredo Jr., Ring. Freddie Roach trained On hand to extend best eight days. Yes, of course, he goes to battle with Donnie The Over The Hill, Pugs fighter, Manny Pacquiao the wishes for a job well done will swim again in the years “The Savage” McCrary. Breakfast, at the Florian “Pac-Man”, held the Philip- were Celtics media relations leading up to London. But Charles Darwin would love Hall, Dorchester. Listed in pine flag during the opening staffers Jeff Twiss, Heather major media in the U.S. will this fight. We have Peter order of signing in, Jerry ceremonies, at the 2008 Walker and Brian Olive. not cover those meets. They Manfredo, Jr., a classy young Huston, Ed Casey, Tom Olympics, in China ... Fight- Among those members of the only cover the Olympic swim man, who appears to be very Conlon, Joe Marques, ing tough Canadians, like, Fourth Estate on hand to re- meet—not the U.S. nationals civilized. They now, throw Jimmy Connors, Ted Sares, George Chuvalo who never live the glory of the spring of or even the world champion- him in with a, “Savage”. myself, Ed Fitzgerald, got knocked off of his feet 2008 were Boston Herald writ- ships. Peter! Stand up for civility, Bobby Bolster, Tinker Pi- were Tinker Picot who ers Steve Bulpett and Mark Tellingly, ESPN The Maga- and thrash this “Beast”. cot, Tom Martini, Dick fought two wars with Yvon Murphy, Boston Globe scribe zine had Phelps on the cover Both are Contender Stars. Flaherty A great Referee, Durelle, in Canada. I also, Dan Shaughnessy, sports- of its Olympic preview issue Check, this card out. You scheduled to work a show at see that, Al Duarte (in caster Butch Stearns from with the headline “The Re- will be entertained, by many the Mohegan Sun on August Canada), Manny Burgo (in Fox 25 and Jon Wallach from turn of Aquaman,” as if fighters with outstanding 29, Joe Devlin, Ring 4 Presi- Maine), both fought Joey sports radio WEEI. Phelps had somehow gone talent. Check out Joey dent Mickey Finn who says, Durelle. Tom McNeeley Many recalled the numer- away somewhere in the McCreedy of “Fight City”, tickets for Hall of Fame Ban- fought Robert Cleroux. ous informal celebrations years between the games in Lowell, Joe “KO Kid” Spina, quet are going well, Mar- They’re tough in New that took place in the early Athens and Beijing. Angel Camacho, and Edwin celino Alicea, Paul Barry, England too! morning hours following the In fact, he had been swim- Rodriquez amongst many John O’Brien, Bob Benoit, UPCOMING FIGHTS C’s clinching victory over L.A. ming regularly in a variety of other talented fighters. I’ll James Curran, Jack Hurley, August at the Garden. By contrast competitions, none of which see you there. Call CES at Mark Donahue, Iron Mike 30, ARD Germany; John this one took place in late af- the aforementioned publica- (401) 724-2253, for tickets. Pusa-teri, World Champ, Ruiz dukes it out with, ternoon, there weren’t any tion bothered to cover, a dis- George Kreger, of South and World Boxing Hall of Nicolay Valuev, for the WBA crowds of revelers on the interest shared by many in Boston is at the Youville Famer Tony DeMarco. Heavyweight Title. streets and everyone was the sports media. He had not Hospital, 1575 Cambridge St., By the way did you know September home at a decent hour. gone anywhere. It was the Cambridge, MA 02138. Send that Frankie Ross, a great 5, Showtime, Antonio As one year was brought to sports media that decided to your get well cards to George. fighter of his time trained DeMarco battles, Jose a close, those in attendance keep him out of coverage I just recently found out Tony DeMarco in the early Reyes, lightweights, Nevada. were reminded that another range for the intervening four about his status, of being years of his career? Frankie Like the name DeMarco was beginning. The first offi- years. hospitalized. George has Ross, wife Diane Ross, October cial action of the 2008-2009 Sadly, many of the medal season will take place on Sep- been a very active member Doctor Wilbur Skeeter 11, Showtime, Chad winners in all but the most tember 29 when the Green high profile sports “will be for- of the boxing world. As a McClure, Walter Groves, Dawson wars with, Antonio and White again host writers, gotten” a month or two from former President of Ring 4, John Pacella, Don Green, Tarver for, IBF light heavy- broadcasters and photogra- now, only to “return” in time Boston, and his excellent Dan Boyle, Art Boyson, weight championship. phers during their annual for the London Games—for “Over the Hill Pugs” lun- Matt Paturzo, Paul Doyle, 11, Berlin Germany Media Day. the precious few that can ex- cheons that were great, and Leo St John Alves, Bob Samuel Peter in battle with, The Celtics will hold a por- tend their careers that long. as a friend. I know that I am Franklin. Don Green looks Vitali Klitschko, for the tion of their camp outside of Even the members of the USA going to send a card, to great. Another great time WBC Heavyweight title. the Boston area — at Salve men’s basketball team won’t George. George Kreger is also done by Tom Martini. A 18, P.P.V., Kelly Pavlik Regina University in New- really be remembered in the a United States Navy Veteran couple of interesting com- takes on Bernard Hopkins port, R.I. There will be eight long term for how they per- that distinctly served our ments I heard. Joe Marques, in a Super middleweight bout preseason games with two at formed in the Olympics but Country “Keep Punching!” spoke of when fighters get in New Jersey. the Garden — on October 17 rather for what they accom- Paul Cardoza, Ray Car- (New York Knicks) and Octo- plished during their NBA doza, and a friend are chal- ber 19 (New Jersey Nets). careers. lenged by the Cardoza neph- Then comes the regular Phelps won’t be forgotten, of ews, to Bowling. Remember, season opener against Cleve- course. His feats will be re- I said, Bowling, Not Boxing. land at the Garden on Octo- called for decades to come. In They’re a tough crew too. ber 28. The highlight of the the short term, however, he Paul Cardoza was a former night will be the unfurling of will be a star athlete in his world light-heavyweight Box- Banner 17 — and the raising prime without the benefit ing Contender, and is a of it to the rafters of the build- of daily media coverage. United States Navy Veteran ing — symbolic of the first Famous, wealthy and perhaps too. Hhis brother Ray was a championship won by a Bos- fading out of sight until 2012. former Selectman for the ton team at the new Garden Oh, and is there an Olym- Town of Wareham. I’ve got and the first pro title in bas- pic swimming event that one thing, to say to you Paul. ketball or hockey by a Hub- Phelps will not attempt? Yes “Win!” based squad since 1986. there is. It’s the new 10-kilo- Iron Mike Pusateri, his SUBMERSION COMING? — meter open water distance son Joe Pusateri, Tom Mar- What super swimmer swim. Phelps is on record as tini, Jr., Jimmy McDonald, Michael Phelps accomplished saying he’ll confine his ac- Shaun McDonald, ran the by winning eight gold medals tivities to the pool and won’t Falmouth Road Race, and did at the Olympics was truly do open water. quite well. I heard, there spectacular. But a large chal- That must be a relief to were 10,000 runners who lenge looms on the horizon for a number of people who ran this race. Iron Mike! You World Champion Tony DeMarco, and his first Trainer his agents. That will be how will swim that event in sure you’re not looking to Frankie Ross. to keep his name front and London.