VOL. 113 - NO. 44 , , OCTOBER 30, 2009 $.30 A COPY Know Your Candidates NOVEMBER 3, 2009 BOSTON MAYORAL CANDIDATES IS ELECTION DAY THOMAS M. MENINO (D) MICHAEL FLAHERTY (D) AGE: 66 AGE: 40 On November 3, 2009 Elec- Neigbhorhood: Lives in Neighborhood: Lives in tion Day will take place in Hyde Park South Boston Boston and surrounding Family: Married to Angela Family: Married to communities. It’s your civic Menino. Has two children, Laurene Flaherty. Has four duty to get out and vote. The Tom Jr. and Susan and six children, Patrick, Michael, polls will be open from 7:00 grandchildren. Ella and Jack. AM to 8:00PM. To find your Current Mayor of Boston. Current Boston City Coun- voting precincts in Boston Has been elected the Mayor cilor at large, elected in call the City of Boston of Boston for four terms and 1999. He was Boston City Election Department at is now seeking a fifth term. Council president from 617-635-4635 or log onto He was also as a city coun- 2002-2007. He was also the www.cityofboston.gov. cilor from Hyde Park. former assistant Suffolk dis- trict attorney. BOSTON CITY COUNCILOR AT LARGE The following candidates are running for one of the four seats on the Boston City Council which covers every neighborhood of Boston.

JOHN R. STEPHEN J. TOMÁS DOUG TITO AYANNA S. CONNOLLY MURPHY GONZALEZ (D) BENNETT (R) JACKSON (D) PRESSLEY (D) (Incumbent) (D) (Incumbent) (D) Age: 38 Age: 33 Age: 34 Age: 35 Age: 36 Age: 52 Neighborhood: Neighborhood: Neighborhood: Neighborhood: Neighborhood: Neighborhood: Hyde Park North End/ Dorchester Dorchester West Roxbury Hyde Park Occupation: Waterfront Occupation: Occupation: Occupation: Occupation: Former community Occupation: Bail Information Political director Boston City Boston City outreach director administrator and technology for US Senator Councilor at Large Councilor at Large for Boston case specialist, industry director, John F. Kerry since 2007 since 1997 University medical Suffolk Superior Massachusetts campus Court Office of Business Development DISTRICT (1) BOSTON CITY COUNCIL (East Boston, North End, Charlestown)

SALVATORE LaMATTINA (D) CHRISTIAN Neighborhood: KULIKOSKI (D) East Boston Neighborhood: Occupation: North End ANDREW P. FELIX G. District 1 City Occupation: KENNEALLY (D) ARROYO (D) Councilor. Elected North End Age: 34 Age: 30 in 2006 Business Man Neighborhood: Neighborhood: East Boston Jamaica Plain Occupation: Occupation: Your vote does count ... Research consult- Community Go Ahead and VOTE ant for Sheet Metal Organizer Workers Local 17 It’s YOUR RIGHT as an American ... TUESDAY, November 3, 2009 News Briefs by Sal Giarratani Mayor’s Column So Many Nitwits, So Little Time by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston Dateline: Fort Collins, Colorado. That story In the past month, Boston has wel- tenant at Fan Pier. By the end of the about a little boy floating away in a giant bal- comed a new luxury hotel, landed two year, more than 11,000 jobs will have loon was allegedly a hoax to land the family a new biotech companies and a chic UK been created in 2009 as a result of 35 reality show and the parents are likely to face chocolatier, helped 800 companies save projects currently underway. Construc- felony charges. The stunt by the parents seems on energy costs and thus projected jobs, tion is projected to generate nearly $700 (Continued on Page 15) celebrated the launch of a cutting-edge business, and announced a new retail (Continued on Page 15)

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by David Trumbull

VOTE! Tuesday is Election Day. Street. Vote in lobby. Voter THE EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Boston voters will choose entrance through parking lot for various reasons. Probably between current Mayor from Chaucer Street to left the most famous is “S. Paolo Thomas M. Menino and cur- of main entrance Fuori Le Mura” (St. Paul’s rent City Councillor at Large 12 — Orient Heights Yacht Outside of the Walls) in Michael F. Flaherty for Club, 61 Bayswater Street. Rome. It was partly destroyed Mayor for the term beginning 13 — Curtis Guild Elemen- and rebuilt twice, still in use in January. tary School, 5 Ashley Street. today, and said to be the larg- We’ll also elect four City Vote in gymnasium. Voter est and most impressive of Councillors at Large. There entrance 195 Leyden Street that era. are two incumbents seeking to far right of building. The characteristics of section, but as their num- re-election, assuring that 14 — Orient Heights Hous- Early Christian Churches bers increased, they were there will be at least two new ing Community Building, are: 1. Basilican in plan; 2. relocated to the ends of be- Councillors at Large come 38 Vallar Road. Vote in com- A center nave with side mas. Each of the ambos is January. Doug Bennett, munity room. Voter en- aisles; 3. The apse with a the appropriate reading who says he’s knocked on trance in rear off of Faywood decorated semi dome, raised stand for the gospel or over 100,000 doors in Bos- Avenue. floor and altar; 4. The chan- epistle. All other areas need ton, has worked hard, harder Charlestown voters, your cel rail with triumphal arch no explanation. than we’ve seen a Republi- polling places, by precinct above; 5. Richly carved and This design served the can candidate work in Suf- are: gilded timber ceilings; 6. A church needs adequately folk County for many years. 1 and 3 — Zelma Lacey high ceiling over the nave except that the dry timber He is your only opportunity House, 9 West School Street. (clearstory) and a low ceiling roofs were often struck by to vote Republican in this 2 and 4 — Harvard/Kent over the aisles and 7. A col- lightning, and the lack of election. School, 50 Bunker Hill It is understandable that onnaded atrium in front of proper fire fighting equip- Many Post-Gazette readers Street. Vote in gymnasium. with the great numbers of the church. ment permitted serious dam- live in District One, made up 5 and 6 — Clarence R. persons flocking to the In the center of the atrium age to occur to the roof struc- of East Boston, Charlestown, Edwards Middle School, 28 Christian faith, and not be- they dug a well or erected ture, or at times, even the and the North End. Our cur- Walker Street. Vote in gym- ing content with second- a fountain where the faith- destruction of the entire roof. rent District Councillor nasium. Voter entrance hand buildings, a crash pro- ful were required to wash be- The next logical step then, Salvatore LaMattina is be- rear school yard from Eden gram of church building was fore entering the church. was to construct the roofs of ing challenged for re-elec- Street. begun. Thirty-one Christian This was the origin of the stone by building a series of tion by Chris Kulikoski. 7 — Golden Age Senior Churches were built in holy water stoup which vaults and arches. Inad- East Boston voters, your Center, 382 Main Street. Rome alone. The layout or stands in the narthex of ev- equate knowledge about polling places, by precinct Vote in lunch room. Hp en- plan of these churches was ery Roman Catholic Church arch thrusts caused some are: trance rear of building. influenced by that of the today. sidewalls to spread and roofs 1 — Samuel Adams El- North End voters, your pagan basilica, and these The colonnaded atrium to fall. This problem was ementary School, 165 polling places, by precinct thirty-one were known as served as a place for medi- solved during the Roman- Webster Street, vote in au- are: basilican-style churches, or tative walks by the monks or esque period which came ditorium. Voters enter from 1 — Christopher Columbus simply basilican churches. other clergy, and the narthex later. left of main entrance Elderly Housing, 145 Com- Most of these original struc- became a convenient meet- 2 — Donald McKay School, mercial Street. Vote in com- tures have been either re- ing place for the laity. Monks NEXT ISSUE: The Holy 122 Cottage Street, vote in munity room. modeled or were destroyed generally occupied the choir Water Stoup cafeteria. Voter entrance 2 and 3 — Nazzaro Com- McKay Place munity Center, 30 North 3 — B.H.A. Heritage Apart- Bennett Street. Vote in com- CALLAHAN TUNNEL VENT BUILDING ments, 209 Sumner Street, munity room. Hp entrance Vote in community room. left side of building. to Undergo Repairs 4 and 5 — Paris Street 4 — Knights Of Columbus, Repairs will be made to located on Turnpike prop- Liaison, John Romano, at Community Center, 112 41 North Margin Street. Vote the Callahan Tunnel Vent erty, will remain closed (617) 248-2822. Paris Street, Vote in gymna- in community room. Handi- Building located on North until the repairs are fully The historic transporta- sium. cap ramp rear parking lot. Street in the North End. completed. The Turnpike tion reform law will be signed 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 — East David Trumbull is the The repairs are scheduled Authority thanks North End by Governor Patrick, on Boston High School Gymna- chairman of the Boston Ward to begin in the Spring of residents for their patience November 1, 2009 and the sium, 86 White Street. Vote Three Republican Committee. 2010 and the estimated as we work to complete Massachusetts Turnpike in gymnasium. Voter en- Boston’s Ward Three includes completion date is Fall of these important safety- Authority will be integrated trance left side of building on the North End, West End, part 2010. related repairs. For further into the new Massachusetts Brooks Street. of Beacon Hill, downtown, As a public safety precau- information, please contact Department of Transporta- 11 — Cheverus School waterfront, Chinatown, and tion, the adjacent Tot Lot, MTA Municipal Affairs tion Highway Division. Apartments, 10 Moore part of the South End.

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Obama is conducting revolutionary control over party was held at the Palm Restaurant. dent Richard Settipane. our economy and complete control over the people. We have to take this country back before we are all in chains, the time is now for we the people to stand up for Announcing 100 Years of Publishing in Boston our constitutional and religious rights or they will be lost forever. Obama is conducting policy right out of the Commu- BRANDEN BOOKS REPRINTS WILLIAM nist playbook and to counter this onerous rationalism we will have to fight a war for the very survival of the FAULKNER’S FIRST BOOK United States of America… Unless we uphold our con- viction that we are one nation under God, America will of “The Marble Faun.” succumb to the evil of tyranny. Consider, Karl Marx the Five hundred copies of founder of Communism said, give me one generation of “The Marble Faun” were children and I will give you an anti religion generation. first printed by Edmund RedState.com expands that Anita Dunn, Obama’s Com- Brown, founding publisher of munications Director started a war with Fox News and the 1909, The Four Seas thanks to our friend Glenn Beck, we have Anita Dunn Company — now Branden on tape declaring her favorite philosopher is Mao - the Books. Today, fewer than Chinese Hitler. Mao led the communist revolution in 100 extant copies remain China and became China’s dictatorial and insanely para- worldwide, two of which are noid leader. at Harvard University. About Hitler sought to exterminate a whole race of citizen. 300 copies were destroyed by Mao decided to exterminate all of his citizens, or at least fire, and over 100 lost. significant classes of citizenry, driving many to suicide Adolph Caso, Publisher of Finally, after 85 years, the Edmund Brown, Founder to avoid ritualistic violence at the hands of Mao’s red Branden Books first work of this Nobel Prize of The Four Seas which brigade. Mao’s response? “China is such a populous na- author has been re-pub- became Branden Books tion; it is not as if we cannot do without a few people.” Branden Books will cel- lished in the Centennial Mao’s political and philosophical writings read like ebrate its 100th anniversary Special edition by Branden ninth chapter contains the Hitler’s Mein Kampf. He drove the educated classes to by hosting a reception at Books. The first eight chap- original collection of Faulk- starvation. Kids were put in charge of adults. Educated Harvard University and re- ters of this edition include ner’s 15 poems titled, “The workers were forced to work in fields. He fostered a cult launching William Faulk- the history and bibliography Marble Faun.” of personality that affects China even today. ner’s original 1924 edition of Branden Books. The (Continued on Page 13) She describes Mao as not just her favorite political philosopher, but also one of the “two people I turned to most.” The other, tragically or humorously depending on your frame of mind, being Mother Teresa. I can bet you that between the two it is not Mother Teresa who Jimmy and Josette Scapicchio Anita Dunn looks to for guidance on abortion policy. How in God’s name is it acceptable for the woman in Celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary charge of the White House communications shop to de- clare Hitler her favorite philosopher? The answer is that Jimmy was born and raised in it is not. Why then is Mao acceptable? the North End of Boston, where he In summing up, I quote a response to redstate: met his bride of 50 years. Josette “When the government fears the people, there is liberty. was formerly from Lyon, France. Their When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.” daughter Maria (Scapicchio) Cappucci, — Thomas Jefferson son-in-law Bobby, grandchildren; Robert, Jr., Jimmy and Victoria Cappucci brought family and friends together to celebrate this momentous occasion with an evening of dinner, memories and laughter. Their future plans are to continue to live in the North End of Boston where Jimmy is the sole proprietor of Boston Brass Andiron Emilio (Jimmy) and Josette (Kaladjian) Company and continue their travels to Scapicchio celebrated their Golden Wed- Pompano Beach, Florida and other ding Anniversary on October 4th, 2009. destinations.

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Since 1948 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 30, 2009 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD HIGH TECH EARNINGS by Sal Giarratani Microsoft results beat ex- growth potential says Morn- lier cost cutting improved pectations, but profit and ing-star analyst Tom Tran. margins even small upticks OLD DREAMS, TODAY’S REALITY AND sales declined. Microsoft re- Besides Windows 2008B, in sales are making big FUTURE ROADS AHEAD ported its most important which has virtualization impacts on the bottom lines. product in years and reported technologies, and later this According to S&P, 86% earnings of .40¢ for the quar- year comes the cloud com- of companies reported im- ter, down 17% from the year puting platform Windows proved sales estimates. earlier to $12.92 billion. Ana- 2010 and exchange server Online retailer Amazon.com lysts polled had expected 2010. A strong product cycle had great earnings on Friday, $12.37 billion. Investors always bides well for Micro- climbing up 27% to a new were encouraged by key ex- soft’s stock price. Microsoft high. It beat analysts’ esti- ecutives that the economy business unit, which sells mates by 36% on strong appeared to be recovering office software was its big- growth. It’s fourth quarter and business customers gest contributor to earnings was awesome. Tech firms were bullish ready to buy last quarter with $4.4 bil- are now on track to post a new computers next year. lion in sales down 11%. Only 5.6% profit decline in quar- Microsoft jumped 10.4% and Bing Internet lost money ter three versus the 14% drop This lot once was the site of St. Rita’s Grammar School strong demand for Windows, last quarter with sales and estimated on October 1st. “Ev- on Thorndike Street. (Photo by Sal Giarratani) PC’s and Xbox 360 game con- earnings of $490 million in eryone recognizes that the soles, as well as the sales and $480 million in Recession is over” says Alec Recently, I rode around the Worcester Square are prime company’s business spend- earnings. Young, Equity Strategist with area I was born and raised examples of gentrification. ing has stabilized and the With 40% of the S&P earn- S&P and looks like we will in. Back in the day, there Once the area was working- last quarter may well have ings have raised hopes for avoid the bad and ugly times. was the South End area class folks struggling to sur- been the bottom of the the future. Earnings are ex- Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, near Boston City Hospital vive. It was never seedy, but economy compared to last pected to be on track to lose Wells Fargo and Bank of and Lower Roxbury on the not exactly Louisburg Square year. It had four quarters in 18% over last year, but it America have all beaten other side of Massachusetts either. The infrastructure of a row of declining earnings will be the best in over a sales and profit forecasts, al- Avenue, two distinct yet not the neighborhood has always and three declining year over year. Analyst expected a 27% though loan losses are that different neighbor- been solid. Today, the cost of year sales. As both look to decline as recently as Octo- higher especially for per- hoods. I grew up with two housing ownership or rent- increase earnings and sales, ber 1st. So far 80% of firms sonal loans. Several big com- churches. There was the als, puts much of the area both to resume growing have beaten estimates. panies have exceeded quar- Immaculate Conception on out of financial limits for any again in the current quarter, Typically, 2/3 firms top fore- ter three estimates with Harrison Avenue by East but the monied. as sales of Windows 7 are ex- casts. There is no sugar coat- Catepillar obliterating views Concord Street and there As I drove across Massa- panding ahead of an official ing in it as it’s pretty impres- on the upside. They are ben- was St. Philip’s on Harrison chusetts Avenue heading up launch and that revenue will sive. The weak dollar has efitting from the weak dollar Avenue by East Lenox towards Rosie’s Place, I re- be recognized this quarter. helped, but after several and a stronger recovery over- Street. As I drove around the membered when St. Philip’s Earnings/share will be .52¢/ quarters of cost cutting, com- seas. The median earnings South End of Harrison Av- Church stood on that prop- quarter up 8%. Investors are panies are starting to see top surprise was 7.9% and now enue, I noticed how upscale erty. St. Philip’s parish was stroked about the new prod- line growth and better than things had become. East uct releases, and their expected sales. Because ear- (Continued on Page 15) Springfield Street and (Continued on Page 14)

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Author, Alex Goldfeld signs a copy of his Left to Right: North End Branch Librarian book, The North End: A Brief History of Janet Buda and author, Alex Goldfeld Boston’s Oldest Neighborhood for an pose in front of a slide display of his book admirer. cover. On Saturday, October 17th at noontime, tions from the audience of about thirty the Boston Public Library’s North End people and signed copies of his book for his Branch hosted an author appearance and fans. book signing. Author, Alex R. Goldfeld gave A reception accompanied the program. a slide lecture entitled, “The North End: Copies of his book may be found at the Colonial Controversies” based on his “Old North Church” bookstore on Salem newly published book, The North End: A Street. The North End Branch Library is Brief History of Boston’s Oldest Neighbor- located at 25 Parmenter Street, Boston. hood. After the talk, Alex answered ques- Tel: 617-227-8135 “ANNUAL MAGNO CALABRO” “Public Speaking for Busy People: Circolo Cultura Viva JOSEPH V. FERRINO, Ret. For Pitching Your Idea in a Tough Market” Calabrese presents its “An- further information or to nual Magno Calabro” Dinner make reservations please The East Boston Chamber The seminar is entitled creasing their confidence Dance at Spinelli’s Function contact Maria Auciello at of Commerce’s “Eastie “Public Speaking for Busy when they speak to target Facilities (Route 1) Lynn- 617-623-1309, Pat Panetta Women Connect” (EWC) is People: Pitching Your Idea in audiences”. She added, “They field, MA, on Saturday, No- at 781-925-0829 or Janet hosting its next event on a Tough Market.” Dr. Goss will feel more confident when vember 7th, 2009. Reception Grande at 617-323-6169. Tuesday, November 10, at stated, “The session is de- they sell their product, work begins at 7:00 p.m. Enter- Please note that money will Atlantic Works, 80 Border signed to help participants with clients or manage their tainmnet provided by “Imag- not be accepted at the door, Street, East Boston. The become more effective, in- team”. ine”. The 2009 Honoree tickets are to be paid in special guest presenter will be spiring communicators by Mimi Tennyson Goss, will be the Honorable JUDGE advance. Dr. Mimi Goss, president of building on their public Ph.D., is a communications Mimi Goss Communications. speaking strengths and in- consultant, media trainer and former reporter who teaches at Harvard Univer- sity’s John F. Kennedy School Wedding Gowns of Government. With 20 years Cleaned & of experience, she trains Preserved LUCIA leaders in government, busi- SpotlessSpotless ness, labor, non-profits and R I S T O R A N T E & B A R the media. Her clients and COMMITTED TO QUALITY Traditional students include heads of CleanersCleanersDRY CLEANING SERVICE WITHIN state, diplomats, politicians, YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Italian Cuisine military officials, corporate executives, union leaders, Shirts Laundered • Leather & Suede non-profit heads and journal- Donato Frattaroli Expert Tailoring by Nina & Mario ists. Dr. Goss has written for 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 Boston Magazine, Management EAST BOSTON NORTH END Review, and 24 Porter Street 306 Hanover Street 617.367.2353 Le Nouvel Afrique Asie. She Tel. 617.567.9850 Tel. 617.742.0800 has been a commentator on — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — The O’Reilly Factor and Greater Boston with Emily Rooney. Attendees are encouraged POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT Private dining rooms for any occasion to bring along plenty of busi- [email protected] ness cards and other materi- als for networking purposes. Please vote www.luciaboston.com Registration will begin at 5:45PM. The EWC will be serv- for my friend and yours ... ing a light supper at 6:00PM. HE’S BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND The presentation will begin at 6:30PM. Tickets are now available. Please call the MICHAEL East Boston Chamber at 617- 569-5000 to register and reserve a ticket as space is AMANTE limited. IN CONCERT The mission of the East Boston Chamber is to pro- A Saint Alfio Society mote and support the inter- Fund Raiser ests of its members while encouraging, fostering, stim- ulating, promoting, and ad- Saturday Nov. 21st, 2009 at 7:30 pm vancing the economic devel- opment of the East Boston Lawrence Performing Arts Center/ LHS community. The goal of AT-LARGE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE 71 North Parish Rd. Lawrence, MA Eastie Women Connect (EWC) is to provide a forum for women to connect and ex- ANDREW pand their networks, make professional contacts, hear presentations from business KENNEALLY Tickets available through Ticketmaster professionals. For more info on the Chamber, please visit are $40 and $30 and are available for (#7 on the Ballot) www.EastBostonChamber.com purchase at www.ticketmaster.com or For info on Dr. Mimi Goss, Paid for by The Kenneally Committee by calling 1-800-745-3000 visit www.MimiGoss.com. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 30, 2009

MY FAVORITE POEMS AND QUOTES Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It Happy Hallow- management of pharmacy fool the public into believing een to all the chains have noted drop in he would change the course Satchel Paige little witches sales and layoffs! They are of politics and this nation. and goblins. losing the extra business HOGWASH! For that con- by Attorney David Saliba Many parents they get when someone pur- vincing bit of acting Obama have stopped their little ones chased a pack of cigarettes. deserves the Academy Anyone who played base- various teams. He was from trick or treating in the It’s more offensive, and a Award! … It may be time for ball professionally in the last rented out from time to time. neighborhoods due to an health hazard to have to en- the City of Boston to change 60 years knows who Satchel Later he pitched for the Chi- increase of danger. Hallow- ter and exit public and pri- the ruling that the Boston Paige was. Satchel was a cago American Giants, later een Parties has become a vate buildings whose door- City Council President be- black baseball pitcher. In the he played for the Philadel- popular way of keeping the ways are lined with cigarette comes Mayor of Boston, years that Satchel started phia Giants. On July 16, little ones amused ... Hats smokers. Wouldn’t you should the current Mayor pitching, blacks were not 1932 Satchel pitched a no off to Elite Donut Coffee Shop rather walk by someone pur- vacate the seat mid-term. permitted to play in the ma- hitter and on July 4, 1934 he in Day Square whose Hal- chasing a pack of cigarettes, For example, if a Mayor is jor league. His pitching abil- pitched another no hitter. loween window display is than a person smoking a elected and decides to leave ity in the Negro league was He moved around later play- outstanding. Elite Donut is cigarette? Mayor Menino that post after one year in legendary. Satchel was born ing in Mexico for a while. He a welcome change from seems to want to do good by office, the City Council on July 7, 1905. In 1926, later signed to pitch for the Dunkin Donuts. Elite serves controlling everything and President then becomes Satchel started playing pro- New York Black Yankees. He an outstanding breakfast, everyone. Adults can make Mayor for the remainder of fessionally for the Albany became such a celebrity and is one of the few in- their own choices regarding the term which is three Giants when he was 21 50,000 people showed up to dependent coffee shops re- their health. Since when did years. We the people should years of age. He was paid watch him pitch at Comis- maining in East Boston! ... politicians become our par- vote in our mayor in, not the $200 per month and was key Park on July 23, 1941. Around the corner! Christ- ents? ... President Barack other way around. Special given a Ford Model A car. On July 7, 1948 Bill Veek mas decorations can now be Obama winning the Nobel elections are called for other Another team named Bir- the owner of the Cleveland seen in all the stores. Mer- Peace Prize has left many political seats why not for mingham Black Barons of- Indians needed a good chants are hoping to jump people shaking their heads this one? Political games fered him $276 per month. pitcher and signed Paige to start the holiday season! in disbelief. Evidently the can be played by mayors He accepted the offer. Dur- play in the major league Remember to support your standards of earning the choosing who they want to ing a game on June 27, 1927 with a contract at $40,000 local businesses in East Nobel Prize has dropped dra- fill their seat so they can he caused a riot by beaning per year. At that time Paige Boston when you begin your matically. Did you know still keep their thumb in three star players in a row. was 43 years old. Paige was Christmas shopping. Your Obama was awarded the the pot … Attention voters! He ended that year by win- famous for his hesitation continued patronage to prize 11 days after taking the Please get out and vote ning 8 games and losing 3. pitch. In 1948, Will Harridge Eastie businesses enables oath of office? If anything, November 3rd. Vote sensibly He struck out 17 batters in the American League Presi- them to better serve your Obama deserves an award and with conscience. It’s a one game in 1929. He later dent ruled that the hesita- needs. Many times local in dramatics. He loves very important you elect played in the Cuban league tion pitch was not legal. businesses offer better deals photo-ops, and is a great the right candidate. We’re in receiving $100 per game. He Satchel Paige then said “I than chains stores in big actor. The inexperienced bad times, and your vote is stayed in Cuba for only 11 guess Mr. Harridge did not Shopping Malls ... Feeling former Senator was able to important ... Till next time! games. He didn’t understand want me to show UP those the heat. The City of Boston the language and when the boys who where young ban of the sale of cigarettes Mayor asked him if he in- enough to be my sons.” from all pharmacies in Bos- tentionally lost a game he Satchel went on to be a great ton that include chains CVS, smiled and nodded his head. pitcher in the major league. Family of 5 Seeking Household Assistant Walgreen and Rite Aid has He almost got beaten for In 1971, Satchel Paige was We are looking for someone special to help our family M-F 2 PM - 10 resulted in lower overall that. He left Cuba promptly inducted into the Hall of PM. Must have strong English skills (written and verbal); be smart, very sales in these establish- dependable, a non-smoker, legal; and desire a long-term, stable position. and returned to the U.S. In Fame in Cooperstown, NY. ments. Cigarettes were sold Job includes walking kids, ages 7, 9 and 11 home from school through the Negro league it was per- He was famous for many of at the register, while pre- dinner and bedtime. Other responsibilities include packing for after-school mitted to rent ball players to his quotes as follows: scriptions are filled at the activities and occasional trips; keeping house organized and stocked; “Age is a case of mind over matter, if you don’t mind it doesn’t back of the store. All this receiving packages and taking phone messages; and caring for kids’ matter.” ban does is take away busi- clothes. Must have cooking, cleaning, and basic sewing skills. Former school teacher or nurse is a plus. Back Bay location with parking or near “How old would you be if you don’t know how old you were?” ness from them, and send it “My pitching philosophy is simple, keep the ball away from Copley T-stop. Excellent pay with benefits. *Call 617-791-0026 and leave to Little Peach, White Hen a message and/or e-mail [email protected]. the bat.” Pantries, etc. Corporate “Work like you need the money, love like you’ve never been hurt, dance like nobody’s watching.” “Don’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines.” POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT Mother always told me, “If you tell a lie, always rehearse it. If it don’t sound good to you, it won’t sound good to anyone else.” (This my favorite … “Don’t look back at past events or errors because fear and depression will gain on you.”) “Thank you Boston for your support! Joe DiMaggio said, “While sunk.” rd in the minor league when I hit Ted Williams said, “Satchel On November 3 , I hope that you’ll Satchel’s pitch I knew I was Paige was the greatest pitcher ready for the major leagues”. in baseball.” vote to re-elect me so that Casey Stengel said, “If the If Satchel Paige was al- Yankees don’t get ahead in lowed to play in the major the first six innings, the Cleve- leagues when he was 21 I can continue working for One Boston.” land Browns bring in the years of age, who knows what damned old man, and we are records he would have set. 7th unlock your 1 annual imagination SEE EXTRAORDINARY CRAFTWORK IN PROGRESS

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Italian artists generally do not receive Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi Massimo F. d’Amore quenches the coverage in the States as widely as Ameri- brands’ thirst for growth. addresses the audience at the can artists do around the world. The NIAF cre- Open any refrigerator and you’re 34th Annual NIAF Gala. ated something more magificant by inviting likely to see labels reading “Pepsi,” Antonello to the Gala so that Italians abroad and “Gatorade” or “Tropicana.” The man Italo-Americans can also enjoy the beauty of con- behind those brands in the U.S. is temporary Italian music that is rarely promoted Massimo F. d’Amore, who since through mainstream media. I loved the show and 2007 has overseen their growth as found that others nearby who were not accus- Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo tomed to his music became instant fans. Left to Right: Cristiano Maggipinto, Consul Americas Beverages. In recognition I also had the pleasure of meeting Antonello General of Italy in Houston, Texas, Liborio of his work, NIAF is proud to present Venditti and his band who were similiary excited Stellino, Consul General of Italy, Boston, Mas- d’Amore with the Foundation’s to be in America performing for the first time. sachusetts, Fabrizio Marcelli, Consul General Special Achievement Award in During my days in D.C. I visited the historical of Italy in San Francisco, California. Business. monuments and toured the Capitol. It was excit- Prior to taking its helm, d’Amore ing to visit D.C and tour the historical places served the company in many roles, where it all began for the United States of including Executive Vice President America. I also visited the NIAF convention Carla Gugino Commercial for PepsiCo events such as the “Piazza” a room full of dis- Carla Cugino shines on screens big International, President of the plays of Italian products and services. Other and small. It’s been an exciting year company’s Latin America Region events included, keynote speaker luncheons, for Italian American actress Carla and Senior Vice President of celebrity auction and a special screening of an Gugino, who starred this spring in PepsiCo’s Corporate Strategy & Italian American film. back-to-back weekend box-office hits Development. Before joining The highlight of the weekend was the NIAF gala — “The Watchmen” opened as the PepsiCo, d’Amore had a 15-year and concert. The honorees’ speeches were in- number-one movie, while “Race to career with Procter & Gamble in credibly humble and full of pride. Although all Witch Mountain” opened and took the Operations, Marketing and General were well deserving of their awards, it was one top spot the following week. The Management in Europe and North particular recipient, Massimo D’Amore, CEO of NIAF honored her with the Africa. PepsiCo who made me personally feel more con- Foundation’s Special Achievement A native of Italy, d’Amore is an nected to my Italian roots. It began with a spe- Award in Entertainment. engineering graduate of the Swiss cial tribute and surprise from his 91 year old fa- Polytechnic Institute in Lausanne, ther from Italy, via video congratulating his son where he also earned a Master of for his prestigious award following an emotional Science Degree. He has lived in and heartfelt speech from Massimo which reso- Italy, Switzerland, Germany, nated throughout the audience. RAI correspondent Stefano Salimbeni and Belgium, Morocco, France and, for In fact, Carla Gugino famed actress said in her Francesco Daniele enjoying the NIAF Gala. the last 14 years, in the U.S. acceptance speech, “My father said there were only two types of people in this world, Italians and those who want to be Italian … and for me being Italian is all about family. In Hollywood I was en- couraged to change my name and I thought about it and said no, how sad would this be for my fa- ther? So, I endured a lot of butchering of my last name, but it was well worth it.” Another special tribute was a videotape presen- Janet Napolitano tation introduced by Hillary Clinton via video, of Janet Napolitano is in demand. the University of Nevada’s collaboration with the Napolitano protects nation’s borders displaced L’Aquila college students whose uni- Whether speaking at the Council on Jimmy Kimmel versity was devastated by the recent earthquake Foreign Relations in New York, urging Gala Host Jimmy Kimmel opens the in Abruzzo, Italy. The video produced by local RAI Maria De Sapio, Sales Associate for Colavita Americans to fight terrorism at press event. television producer Gianni Gallo and correspon- at her booth in the “Piazzia”. One of many conferences, or visiting border states dent Stefano Salimbeni featured the students of other Italian exhibitors. to discuss national security L’Aquila and the students of Reno, Nevada bond- increases, the U.S. Secretary of ing through educational and social aspects of uni- Homeland Security is sought out by versity life. The University of Nevada proudly media and fellow Obama accepted these students to finish out their col- Administration officials alike. She lege year and they were so grateful for this op- received the Special Achievement portunity to continue their studies in an entirely Award in Public Service. different setting. It was a great feeling to be in the same room Consul with people like Supreme Court Justice Samuel General of Alito, Former Director of the FBI Louis Freeh and Italy, Boston Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Liborio Peter Pace. Stellino with This past weekend made me feel really proud singer Antonello Venditti to be an American while celebrating my heri- songwriter, Antonello Venditti voices Italy’s joy tage as an Italian. America allows us the oppor- Antonello and sorrow. Since the 1970s, tunity to embrace and retain our heritage and Venditti. Antonello Venditti’s words and that’s what makes me truly proud to be Italian melodies have inspired listeners and AMERICAN. lead a call for social change. NIAF Lidia Maticchio-Bastianich presented him with the Special Lidia Maticchio-Bastianich serves up Achievement Award in Music. a culinary empire Beloved all over the world for his Guests will surely recognize honoree anthemic ballads, Venditti has spoken Lidia Matticchio Bastianich from her out against corruption and drug use popular PBS cooking series “Lidia’s – particularly in his 1975 hit album Italy,” the third season of which “Lilly”– while embracing other premiers in September. But what historical and social themes. viewers may not realize is that In the following decades, Venditti has Bastianich and her family have built been a prolific songwriter and a modern-day culinary empire of performer, and music videos restaurants, cook books, radio s introduced him to a new generation hows and more. Lidia received of audiences. His 1991 video for “Alta Maria Capogreco with NIAF’s prestigious Special Marea”, a cover of “Don’t Dream It’s David Greco of Mike’s Deli, the Original Arthur Lidia Maticchio- Lisa Cappuccio with Achievement Award in Humanitarian Over,” featured a young Angelina Avenue Italian Deli in the Bronx. David will ap- Bastianich Antonello Venditti Service. She is the owner of four Jolie. This was Antonello Venditti’s pear on the Bobby Flay show on the “Food Net- acclaimed restaurants. first United States appearance. work”, December 9, 2009. (Photos by Lisa Cappuccio) Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 30, 2009 Only a Few People Know about the Real Columbus Wheel of Fortune with him but sent him back to America for his third trip Watch Wheel of Fortune (1496) when he discovered November 6 thru November 30 Martinique, Venezuela, and Colombia. When he went when Vanna White will be showcasing back to Santo Domingo for dresses from Yolanda’s collections. provisions, the newly ap- If you would like to dress like Vanna log on to pointed governor (Bobadilla) put Columbus and his www.yolandas.com brother in chains, threw him into the bottom of a ship, and sent him back to Spain. Mr. Avellani addressing over 100 guests. The King of Spain sent him back to America for the As part of October Italian- rented for Columbus sank off fourth time on four ships in American month, I recently Hispanola (Santo Domingo) 1502. held two conferences on and Columbus agonized on He discovered Honduras, Christopher Columbus’ life how to explain to the king all Central America, and Pana- and legacy. I asked the au- the way back to Spain on ma. But again he failed to dience how many times Co- how he lost the king’s prized neither find a passage to lumbus came to America ship. The Spanish king sat India, China, and Japan nor and no one knew the right him on his right side and any of the riches these coun- answer. We all know that he gave Columbus many titles tries had (gold, silver, silk). was born in Genova, Italy. (Governor of the new lands, The four ships sank in the Hhe immigrated to Portugal, Admiral of the Atlantic, and Atlantic and in the Carib- then to Spain, and in the more). bean and he was marooned summer of 1492 he set sail Columbus returned for the for one year in Jamaica. In for China, India, and Japan. second time in 1493 with 17 1504 he returned to Spain, King Ferdinand and Queen ships and established the the king refused to receive Isabella lent to him the Nina, first town in the Americas him, and he died in the Pinta, and the bigger of (Isabela) in Hispanola (Santo Villadolid, Spain in 1506 at the ships — the Santa Domingo) but the Spanish age 55. At the end he was a Maria. Columbus was the colonists and natives re- sick and sad man who had first real European to belled against him so he left discovered a New World. His set foot onto the new world and founded another city, son, Diego eventually be- (the Bahamas) on Friday, Oc- Santo Domingo. There he came the governor of Santo tober 12, 1492. He mistak- founded the first Catholic Domingo and tried to regain enly thought he was in church, schools, library, city some of his father’s titles southern India, so he called hall, and more. But he was and fame ... the natives “Indians.” a sea captain so he left his As I mentioned to the over In a letter to an important brother Bartolomeo in 100 Italians, Hispanics, Bra- nobleman in the Spanish charge and went to explore zilians, and Americans at kingdom he stated, “The In- Cuba, Hispanola, and Puerto the two conferences, “I hope dians are friendly, have only Rico and returned to Spain you now have a better un- one wife, and are good with some natives, gold, derstanding of the first Eu- people.” On his return to fruits, vegetables, and ropean who truly set foot on Spain in December 1492, American animals. the American soil.” Thank the ship the king of Spain The king was not happy you. POOR CLARE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Annual Poor Clare Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Monastery of Saint Clare, 920 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. All are welcomed to this wonderful charitable event. For more information, call: 617-524-1760

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Among the guests at Smoki Bacon and Dick Concan- non’s cocktail party cel- ebrating their “The Literati Scene” television show were Carolyn Burke of Kristen Daly, right, wel- Milton and her son Dave comes noted author and Burke, who was visiting historian Doris Kearns from California. The party Goodwin to former Secre- was featured in our October tary of State Madeleine The timeless classic “Fiddler on the Roof” comes to the from 16 “Socially Set…” column. Albright’s reception and November 3 through 15. It may be the last opportunity to enjoy a live performance by (Photo by Lynn Lim) book signing at the St. John the one-and-only Topol as “Tevye,” the unforgettable role he played in Norman Boutique in Boston. Jewison’s 1971 film. (Photo by Joan Marcus) at www.bostonbookfair.com (Photo by and at the show’s box of- Patrick Brassard) which delves into the pro- vices or as E-books, nothing appraisal. fice. Additional information, found role that books play in can replace the feel of hold- Dates and hours are: Fri- including a list of exhibi- Former Secretary of State all of our lives. ing a bound book in one’s own day, November 13, 5 – 9 p.m.; tors, can be found at Madeleine Albright recently Literary obsession will hands. Books appeal to the Saturday, November 14, www.bostonbookfair.com or visited the St. John Bou- be on full display at this senses when beholding their 12 Noon – 7 p.m.; and Sun- by calling 617-266-6540. tique in Boston for an inti- 33rd annual event that particular artistic beauty day, November 15, 12 Noon – The Boston International mate book signing of her lat- draws collectors, bibliophiles or turning their pages in 5 p.m. Antiquarian Book Fair is est book, “Read My Pins.” and some of the most presti- anticipation of the next writ- The Boston International produced by Commonwealth About 75 guests had the gious rare book dealers ten words.” Antiquarian Book Fair is Promotion, Inc. unique opportunity to listen from around the world. Ken This year’s Book Fair will sponsored by the New En- Enjoy! to Madame Secretary’s pre- Sanders, the detective in provide many opportunities gland Chapter of the Anti- sentation, ask her questions Bartlett’s book, is one of the for book enthusiasts to de- quarian Booksellers’ Asso- (Be sure to visit Hilda and have their books signed. more than 120 book dealers light in the written word ciation of America. Morrill’s gardening Web site, We are told that it is a fas- who will be exhibiting. in its various forms; and NPR affiliate station, WBUR, www.bostongardens.com. cinating book that chronicles One of the oldest and larg- browsing is welcomed, of is the official media sponsor In addition to events covered the beginnings of her col- est book fairs in the coun- course, along with buying. As of the Book Fair, and a por- and reported by the columnist, lecting pins and how they ul- try, the “2009 Boston Inter- always, the Book Fair has tion of the ticket sales pro- “The Socially Set” is compiled timately became significant national Antiquarian Book something for everyone, no ceeds will benefit the Boston from various other sources symbols throughout her Fair” will feature a plethora matter what your interest, Public Library and the Ameri- such as news and press re- political career. of fascinating historic, geo- from children’s stories to can Antiquarian Society. leases, PRNewswire services, The fun event was orga- graphic and cultural books, sports to history to cooking, Tickets will be sold online etc.) nized by The Goodwin Group. photos, maps and assorted there is bound to be a book ……. On Friday, November ephemera. about it. 13, we are all invited to join Kenneth Gloss, proprietor As in the past, the Book Mayor Thomas Menino for of the nationally known Fair will feature a number of the “6th Gala Fundraising Brattle Book Shop in Bos- noteworthy educational Celebration” of Christopher ton’s Downtown Crossing, is events for both the novice Columbus Park, from 7 p.m. once again the chair of the and seasoned collector. They to 11 p.m. at the Boston popular event. include: Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. Rare book dealers from the Saturday, November 14 at The gala includes a cock- U.S., England, France, The 1 p.m., “Never Destroy Any- tail reception, dinner, silent Netherlands and Germany thing” The Story of Franklin auction and dancing to the will be exhibiting a wide Roosevelt’s Presidential Li- Stardust Band. range of printed material, brary and Museum by The event is the major from collectible and rare Cynthia Koch, Director. fundraiser of the Friends of literature and children’s The Franklin D. Roosevelt Christopher Columbus Park, books to scholarly works, Presidential Library is the One more photo from The Cartier boutique cocktail party an all-volunteer neighbor- one-of-kind photographs, first of the presidential li- celebrating Cartier’s “100th Anniversary in America.” hood group that provides autographs, antiquarian braries. It was conceived Left to right: Cedric Tonello, Director of Cartier Boston; funding for the Annual Trel- maps, ephemera and fine and built under President Josh Kraft, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of lis Lights, maintains the prints. Roosevelt’s direction during Boston; Myra Kraft and New England Patriots owner, Rose Kennedy Rose Garden, Among the sought after 1939-1940 on 16 acres of Robert Kraft. The party was featured in our October 23 purchases trees and plants and rare collectibles will be land in Hyde Park, New “Socially Set…” column. (Photo by Roger Farrington) for the Park, and more. a signed, first edition of York, donated by the Presi- For tickets or more info Amelia Earhart’s “20 Hrs. dent and his mother, Sara call 781-639-6002 or visit 40 Min.,” the book that Delano Roosevelt. The Li- www.foccp.org/Gala.html. chronicled her experiences brary resulted from the ……. Among the antici- as the first female passen- President’s decision that a Mattéo Gallo pated events at the upcom- ger on a transatlantic flight. separate facility was needed ing “Boston International A letter and yearbook photo to house the vast quantity of Antiquarian Book Fair,” by J. D. Salinger and signed historical papers, books and o Appraisals November 13-15, at the first editions of such classics memorabilia he had accu- Hynes Convention Center, is as “Tender is the Night” by mulated during a lifetime of Sales & Rentals journalist Allison Hoover F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest public service and private Bartlett, discussing her new Hemingway’s “The Sun Also collecting. • book “The Man Who Loved Rises” and “The Single On Sunday, November 15 Real Estate Books Too Much: The Hound: Poems of a Lifetime” from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. expert True Story of a Thief, A De- by Emily Dickinson, will be appraisers will be available 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 tective, and The World of Lit- available. to Book Fair attendees who erary Obsession” (Riverhead “At a time when books can wish to bring their own books (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Books, September 2009), be read on hand-held de- and manuscripts for free Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 30, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo AN ‘ENERGETIC’ PRESIDENTIAL VISIT Speaking of hot, the Chelsea Red Devils A couple of weeks ago I mentioned to defeated Minuteman 35-14. Daniel Martinez Danny Ryan that the President would be in had two touchdowns for 6-0, undefeated town on Friday, October 23. Danny works Chelsea. Winthrop was nipped by Beverly for Congressman Mike Capuano. Friday 21-14. In the Catholic Central League DAVID FOSTER morning around 10am Danny called me. Arlington Catholic picked off its 6th win of Can you go? When you have an opportunity the season defeating Archbishop Williams Scores a Bullseye to see the President YOU GO! Danny picked 36-20, and in the Catholic Conference me up around 10:25 am, and hurried me MC’s hammer, Quinn McDonough struck David Foster a/k/a The over to meet friend Gregg Nolan on Cam- again, scoring four TDs stinging CM 28-26. Hitman, is a talented producer bridge Street, who had the ticket. A quick Medford stopped Somerville 14-7. Justin and songwriter whose list of taxi ride and a little after 11 am I was seated Nascimento threw four touchdown passes “friends” includes , at MIT awaiting President Barack Obama, to lead Pope John past Cathedral 33-12. Madonna, Barbra Streisand, who would speak about his new Energy In the ISL Governor’s Academy defeated Andrea Bocelli, Whitney Hous- Policy, that was being developed. It’s quite St. Mark’s 28-14, Lawrence Academy ton, and Michael Buble, just to something to be in a room listening live and pounded Thayer 48-6 and BB&N shutout name a few he has worked with in person to the President of the United Groton 42-0 for their 15th consecutive win. in his 30+ year career. Just to States. ENERGY, thanks to Danny and Gregg, Derex Papagianoppoulos had two BB&N TDs. be clear, David defines “friend,” I hadn’t moved that fast in a long time! COLLEGE BOARD as a person he has worked with HAVE FUN ON HALLOWEEN On the football field Northeastern snapped professionally — not exactly as October 31st, Halloween is a special night. its 13 game losing streak beating Towson the word is defined by Webster. It’s a night when all kids can be kids, and 27-7. Defense and a very good day for John Foster filled the dual role of introducing each performer, as over the years it has become a Family Night. Griffin was the difference. 4-2 Harvard is well as providing accompaniment on the piano. Foster’s It’s a night to have fun with many planned, back on track the Crimson defeated the tour, Hitman: David Foster and Friends, produced great suc- positive activities with fun in mind will be Princeton Tigers 27-7. was cess with his Boston show, as he arrived at the Agganis taking place. Be careful and stay safe. defeated by Notre Dame 20-16. The Eagles Arena with an impressive list of “friends.” That list included MADONNA DELLA CAVA had their chances, but turnovers forced by Peter Cetera from the group Chicago, Philip Bailey of Earth, HALLOWEEN PARTY the Fighting Irish was the difference in the Wind and Fire,” teen singing sensation Charice late goings. BC had defeated Notre Dame in (Pempengco), from the Philippines, Canadian vocalist their 6 previous meetings. Deborah Cox, a pair of favorites — 2003 win- On the ice BC did much better at South ner Ruben Studdard, and Australian-born heart throb Bend. Eagle Joe Whitney had the 3-2 game Michael Johns. Added to the mix was local favorite and winner. The Fighting Irish had defeated BU former Idol participant, Ayla Brown, along with Canadian in the Terrier home opener 3-0. After a imports, the Canadian Tenors, and eighteen-year-old Cody scoreless first period, the Irish popped Karey with a monster voice ala Josh Groban. Foster hit the two quick goals in the second period, in a stage dressed in a dark velour jacket and black pants, took a seat at his piano and opened with a stimulating version 12 second span on their way to the win. This of the Love Theme from “St. Elmo’s Fire.” Earth, Wind and was the first time BU had been shutout in Fire’s Philip Bailey offered up the pretty “After The Love 100 games! Saturday night BU hosted Michi- Has Gone,” before teaming up to do a song with his son gan, and the Terriers we know were back. Philip Jr. The beautiful and talented Deborah Cox did an Zach Cohen and Colby Cohen gave BU a 2-0 outstanding job on Toni Braxton’s hit “Unbreak My Heart.” lead, but the Wolverines stormed back tying The Canadian Tenors did justice to Leonard Cohen’s it up 2-2 in the third, but Terrier Joe Pereira “Hallelujah,” along with a song Foster penned for Bocelli. Patte Papa and the Passacantilli family ended that scoring the BU game winner Idol standout Michael Johns admirably performed Foster celebrate at Madonna della Cava with just 2:31 left on the clock. BU compositions, “She’s a Beauty” and “Man in Motion” from Halloween Party. goaltender Kieran Milan had 33 saves, 19 St. Elmo’s Fire. Foster partnered with NAMEDROP.COM to in the third! Michigan and BU will be heard Halloween Week got off to great start when present the ‘Hitman Talent Search, in a quest to find his from come Tournament time. the Madonna della Cava Society held their next vocal superstar. One artist will be chosen from each th Great weekend for UNH, Providence, and 58 Annual Halloween Parade and Party. of the 10 cities on the Tour, and compete in the finals to be Lowell, not a good weekend for Northeast- The weather was perfect, and well over 200 held in Vancouver, Canada. Boston’s two entrants compet- kids and their families took part. It’s become ern and Maine. UNH defeated Northeastern ing were Mia Lindstrom and Gordon Michaels, with a long-time North End tradition, and an- 4-2 and Maine 5-2. Providence took a pair Michael’s earning the Boston slot with a strong vocal per- other good reason why the North End is from Bowling Green 8-2, and 3-1. PC is off formance. Foster’s female backup trio (Ann Marie, Kelly great. MC for the day was the North End’s to a 4-1 start. Go Friars! Lowell stopped and Jewel), spent some well-deserved time in the spot- own Patte Papa, and her staff from the Northeastern 3-1, and visiting Colgate 5-3. light, where they did a fine job on “Somewhere” from ‘West Mayor’s Office of Tourism and Special Merrimack stunned Vermont 5-2. Side Story,” picking up the pace with David’s 1978 disco Events was great. TIDBITS tune “Got To Be Real” that proved to be a hit for Cheryl NEAD COMMUNITY AWARDS - Birthday Best to Karen D’Amico. Lynn. Cetera was a major highlight with his set of “Hard to Tickets are now available for the North - Congratulations to Johnny Cammarata, Say I’m Sorry,” “You’re the Inspiration,” “The Glory of Love” th End Against Drugs Community Award who is celebrating his 50 Anniversary as and the smooth sound of the number one hit for Chicago “If rd Dinner, which will talk place at Tecce’s on a barber on November 3 ! You Leave Me Now.” Foster also teamed Cetera up with Saturday, November 21st. This is the night - Special Hello to Cheryl of Contrada’s Michael Johns for a dynamite duet on “Hard Habit to Break.” NEAD says ‘Thank You’ to many, who have fame! Idol winner Studdard provided soul power with his take on st stepped up to make the North End greater. - Sunday, November 1 is the Feast of All the sensuous affirmation “I Swear,” and earned a stand- nd To purchase tickets call John Romano at Saints, and Monday, November 2 is the ing ovation with his R&B version of “Home,” already a hit 1-978-988-8045. They go quickly! Feast of All Souls! for both Buble and country artist Blake Shelton. In his con- EDUCATION PLUS - Celeb Sightings: Representative Aaron tinuing role as the ‘Christopher Columbus’ of music, Foster GED Testing Registration is now under- Michlewitz taking in the President’s Speech showed off yet another discovery, Canadian-born Cody Karey way for the December Test at the East at MIT, Chris P., and Meto hanging out who wowed the audience with an outstanding performance Boston Harborside Community School. Ad- at the Cafe Vittoria, Ms. DiPrizio and of “You Raise Me Up,” and “Love Look What You’ve Done to vance registration is required. Call 617-635- Mrs. Colarusso strolling down Parmenter Me” a hit for Boz Scaggs. Karey also shared the stage with 5114 for all the very important information. Street, Johnny ‘Shoes’ Cammarata break- Cox for a beautiful performance of “The Prayer.” Charice Getting a GED is a big step, if you don’t have fasting at Contrada’s, Councilor Sal ignited the audience with her powerful voice, covering your high school diploma, and it will open LaMattina at the Halloween Parade, as was Celine Dion’s smash, “Power of Love,” followed by her first many doors. the Passacantilli, Dello Russo, Toscano, single written by Diane Warren and produced, of course, by Open Houses on Sunday, November 1st families to name a few, along with Kathy Foster — “Note to God.” Leaving it all out on the stage, include Cathedral High School from 1:30pm Carangelo, Dom DiCenso was at Mangia, Charice belted out Whitney Houston hits — “I Will Always to 3:30pm, Fontbonne Academy for Girls 1pm Mangia, the legendary Anthony Damiano Love You” and “I Have Nothing.” Given the chance to meet to 3pm, Mount Alvernia Academy for Girls was getting ‘clipped’ at Johnny and Geno’s and speak with the music legend following the show, it was 11am to 1pm, Austin Prep 1pm to 4pm, and Barber Shop. nice to see that he is truly as personable and sincere as rd Arlington Catholic from 1pm to 3pm. - Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day, the image he projects on stage. Finally, to a page from SALESIAN SPAGHETTI DINNER don’t forget to vote! The Four Seasons’ songbook — Oh What a Night, thanks to The Annual East Boston Salesian Boys and SMILE! David Foster, as his music and production has provided a Girls Club Spaghetti Dinner takes place on multitude of music fans the opportunity to enjoy his fruits Friday, November 13th from 6pm to 8pm. of labor! (Agganis Arena 10/25). For tickets or more information call the Club at 617-569-6551. WEEKEND ROUNDUP LAW OFFICES OF East Boston is hot. The 6-1 Jets shutout Brighton 37-0. Charlestown is cold. The FRANK J. CIANO Townies were shutout by Dorchester 46-0. GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW Melvin Booker had all three TDs for Boston English, who tipped Hyde Park 20-6. Latin DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS Academy shutdown West Roxbury 16-0. CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Chris Rodriquez had the game winner as Madison Park nipped Burke 14-12. Cedric 617-354-9400 Smith did have a pair of TD for Burke. Si Parla Italiano O’Bryant nipped South Boston 14-12 and 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 Acton Boxboro shutout Boston Latin 35-0. Ms. DiPrizio and Mrs. Colarusso. POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 30, 2009 Page 11

an intimate, fireside style. “We did ets are available at the door. For in- sents 46 compelling images of Japa- most of the music in a jazzy pop ver- formation, call: 617-385-5000 or visit: nese photographic prints, many hand- sion, which really worked for me. We www.BostonChristmasFestival.com. colored, that were produced for the wanted to find arrangements that tourist trade in the late nineteenth NOW were a little different and worked for MARINER’S HOUSE century. my voice,” she says. 11 North Square, Boston, MA DIGGING VERITAS: THE AR- REIKI CLINIC AND SHARE - CHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF PLAYING SYMPHONY HALL Wednesday, November 11 and Decem- THE INDIAN COLLEGE AND STU- 301 Massachusetts Avenue ber 9 from 6-8PM. Reiki is translated DENT LIFE AT COLONIAL Boston, MA from Japanese as “Universal Light HARVARD – Now through January BEETHOVEN: THE COMPLETE Force Energy. Reiki energy is the en- 2010. Through archaeological finds UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN SYMPHONIES, PROGRAM 3 – Fri- ergy of life itself. Reiki is a gentle heal- from Harvard Yard, historical docu- day, October 30th at 8:00 PM and Sat- ing practice that uses very light touch ments and more, this exhibition urday, October 31st at 8:00 PM. on a fully clothed recipient. Reiki aids shows how today’s Harvard student BEETHOVEN: THE COMPLETE in relaxation and self healing and has can make sense of student life as it SYMPHONIES, PROGRAM 4 – been known to be effective in aiding was in Colonial Harvard. Thursday, November 5th at 8:00 PM with pain control and relieving other SACRED SPACES: REFLECTIONS and Saturday, November 7th at 8:00 ailments. Please call Maxine ON A SUFI PATH – Now through April PM. To purchase tickets, please call: Bornstein at 1-508-292-5258 to re- 30, 2010. This exhibition is imagina- 617-266-1200; TDD/TTY 617-638- serve your space. tive, vibrant, and saturated with the 9289 and in other areas: 888-266-1200 rich colors of South Asia. Samina or visit the BSO website at: TD GARDEN Quraeshi’s photographs, calligraphic www.bso.org. Boston, MA works, and montages reflect the STAR WARS: In Concert – Novem- diversity of Islamic expressions of ST. PAUL CHURCH ber 14th at 3:00 PM and again at 8:00 faith. The images evoke the music, Corner of Bow and Arrow PM. This is part of a worldwide tour. dance, and acts of faith that animate Streets, Cambridge, MA. Narrated live by Anthony Daniels, the these sacred spaces. For further GERMAN CHORAL MASTER- actor who portrayed C-3PO in all of information, please call 617-496-1027 WORKS – Sunday, November 8th at the six films. The live music and film or visit their website at 3:00 PM. Works of Schutz, Bach, elements are synchronized in order www.peabody.harvard.edu. Distler & Heiller. to create a full multi-media, one of a THE TALLIS SCHOLARS – Satur- kind Star Wars experience. Tickets INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY day, March 27, 2010 at 8:00 PM. The are on sale at the TD Garden Box ART Tallis Scholars will present a program Office or by calling: 1-800-745-3000 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA of works by Loyset Compere, Jean or online at: www.Ticketmaster.com. CHARLES LEDRAY – Now through Mouton, Nicholas Gombert and the January, 2010. Often intimate in incomparable Josquin des Pres. call: NORTH END PUBLIC LIBRARY scale, LeDray’s sculptures of clothing, 617-661-1812 or visit: www.bemf.org. 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA toys and domestic objects are created OCTOBER 31st reading at North by hand with extraordinary detail. ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER End Public Library at 12:00 Noon – KRZYSZTOK WODICZKO – MUSEUM Meet the award-winning writer Nino November 4, 2009 through March 7, 280 The Fenway, Boston, MA Ricci as he reads from his interna- 2010. In a new projection-based work, WORKS OF SCHUBERT – Sunday, tional best seller “Lives of the Saints”. Krzysztok focuses on the experience November 1st at 1:30 PM. Performed This Event is Free and open to the of veterans returning from Iraq and Linda Goes to The Movies With: Soundtrack. Vocalist by renowned pianist Seymour Lipkin. public. For more information, call: Afghanistan. His politically-charged Linda Eder released Soundtrack, the follow-up to her Presenting the Late Great Sonatas, 617-227-8135. works explore the relationship be- 2008 Verve Records debut, The Other Side of Me. Eder Part I. Come and listen to this great tween art, democracy, trauma and going to the movies and adding new dimensions to an pianist. For tickets, call: 617-278-5156 TOP OF THE HUB RESTAURANT healing. nd eclectic mix of themes from the silver screen. The 12 or visit: www.MuseumTix.com. 800 Boylston Street, 52 Floor MOMENTUM 15: R.H. Quaytman Boston, MA – November 18, 2009 through March tracks span roughly the last 50 years in cinema, from NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY THANKSGIVING WITH A VIEW 28, 2010. This is a new series of paint- Henry Mancini’s “Charade,” the title tune of the 1963 JORDAN HALL AT TOP OF THE HUB – November ings by this Boston-born artist in her movie starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, to “Fall- 30 Gainsborough St., Boston, MA 26th (Thanksgiving Day) from 11:00 AM first solo museum exhibition. Her daz- ing Slowly,” the Best Original Song Academy Award® ACIS AND GALATEA – Saturday, until 8:00 PM. Music, good food, veg- zling works incorporate silk screened November 28th at 8:00 PM. The opera etarian selections and entertainment photographs and abstract patterns, winner from Once, the 2007 Irish musical film. Song se- depicts the love between the nymph for all ages. Reservations are recom- diamond dust layers, and hand- lection for this collection was easy for the artist. She Galatea and the shepherd Acis, and mended. Please call: 617-536-1775 to painted elements. concentrated on familiar tunes that struck an immedi- the jealous rage of Polyphemus who reserve your place on this family gath- RONI HORN AKA RONI HORN – ate emotional chord with her. Songs like “(Everything I wants Galatea for his own. For tick- ering day. February 19, 2010 through June 13, Do) I Do It For You” (the Bryan Adams smash from 1991’s ets and more information, please call: 2010. Using a variety of materials in- 617-661-1812 or visit: www.bemf.org. cluding pure pigment, 24 carat gold, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves) and “Against All Odds” ARTS color photographs, and cast glass, (the Phil Collins classic from the 1984 film of the same KOWLOON’S RESTAURANT Horn creates immensely beautiful and name) “. . . have always been favorites of mine,” said Route 1 North, 948 Broadway, PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM sensuous works that evoke the mys- Eder. Check out Music Section for more details. Saugus East India Square, Salem, MA tery inherent to even the most famil- THE SPINNERS - November 18 and FISH, SILK, TEA, and BAMBOO: iar subjects, the weather, the depths with boisterous laughter and ap- 19 at 7:00PM. The two shows are the Cultivating an Image of China – of water even our sense of place and THEATER plause. group’s only New England Appearance. Ongoing. Through delicate works on identity. For more information please COMEDIANS HEADLINERS Tickets include light buffet, admission paper and other select objects, ex- call 617-478-3100 or visit their website Michael Ian Black and Michael & entertainment. A portion of all plore the four essential motifs Euro- at: www.icaboston.org EMERSON COLLEGE th Showalter – Friday, October 30 at ticket sales to benefit the Joey Fund Cutler Majestic Theatre peans associated with China—fish, 9:00 PM. This show is comprised of for Cystic Fibrosis and The Massachu- THE STERLING AND FRANCINE 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA silk, tea, and bamboo. Each was culti- sketch comedies that feature the setts Restaurant Association’s Edu- vated in China for artistic expression CLARK ART INSTITUTE CARMEN – Friday, November 6 at long-time comedic partners as the cation Foundation. Also performing as well as profit. 22 Clark Street 7:30 pm, Sunday, November 8 at hosts of their own fictitious sketch will be Bobby Valli with a salute to his REVISIONS: INDIAN ARTISTS Williamstown, MA 3:00 pm. Wednesday, November 11 at show. To purchase tickets log on to brother Frankie Valli & The Jersey ENGAGING TRADITIONS – Now STEPS OFF THE BEATEN PATH: 7:30 pm. Friday, November 13 at www.thewilburtheatre.com or call Boys, playing their hottest songs in- through Spring of 2010. Come see how NINETEENTH CENTURY PHOTO- 7:30 pm. Sunday, November 15 at Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000. cluding, “Oh, What A Night (December some of today’s leading artists rein- GRAPHS OF ROME AND ITS ENVI- 3:00 pm. Tuesday, November 17 at ’63),” “Grease,” “Rag Doll,” “Sherry,” terpret traditional use of color, com- RONS: Now through January 3, 2010. 7:30 pm. Music by Georges Bizet. Sung and “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” Special guest position and subject. This unique This is a loaned exhibition of photo- in French with French dialogue and MUSIC performance by Pat Benti’s -”In exhibition pairs some of the finest graphic images from the collection of projected English translation. Carmen Dreams” with a tribute to Roy works from PEM’s world renowned W. Bruce and Delaney H. Lundberg. and Don José crash into each other BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER Orbison. The Spinners two concerts contemporary Indian Art collection Viewers today can step into a Rome with a passion that’s as much about 136 Massachusetts Avenue, (November 18 and 19) will have two with rare works from the Harvard Art that was about to step out of the pre- will as it is about desire. At its pre- Boston, MA different opening acts including: No- Museum. industrial age. For more information, miere, Bizet’s opera shocked and MARIZA – Saturday, November 7th vember 18th - “The Pulse of Boston.” TRASH MENAGERIE – Now you may call 413-458-2303 or visit thrilled audiences. For tickets 1-800- at 8:00 PM. Mariza is a charismatic November 19th “The Captain Wolf through May, 2010. This exhibit pre- www.clarkart.edu 432-7250 or visit www.telecharge.com. fado singer with a clarion voice and a Band.” For tickets call: 781-233-0077 sents over 30 whimsical animals cre- mesmerizing stage presence. She or log onto www.kowloons.com. ated from things most of us simply THE BOSTON ATHENAEUM ZERO ARROW THEATRE sings the traditional and new songs throw away. For example: A luminous 10 ½ Beacon Street 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA of Portugal. Come and listen. moth made from piano keys and pot- Boston, MA THE DONKEY SHOW – Now MILTON NASCIMENTO – Sunday, tery shards. For more information, call GEORGE POPE MORRIS: DEFIN- through January 2, 2010. The intoxi- November 15th at 8:00 PM. Milton’s Special Events 866-745-1876 or go online to ING AMERICAN CULTUE cating international sensation deeply moving music and rich, www.pem.org. Now through December 5. 2009. that takes you behind the velvet remarkable voice have made him an REGGIE LEWIS ATHLETIC This exhibition includes paintings, ropes into a glittered wonderland international legend and one of CENTER PEABODY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY print, photographs, letters, books, of decadence, divas, and disco, Brazil’s biggest stars. His sound is a 1350 Tremont St., Boston, MA 11 Divinity Ave., Harvard periodicals and sheet music repre- inspired by Shakespeare’s “A Mid- harmonious mix of African rhythms, 14TH ANNUAL BOSTON VEG- University – Cambridge, MA senting Morris’s pioneering achieve- summer Night Dream.” For tickets Brazilian folk melodies, bossa nova ETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL – Satur- A GOOD TYPE – TOURISM AND ments as a writer, poet, critic, jour- or more info, you may call 617-547- and diverse undercurrents from across day, October 31st from 10:00 AM until SCIENCE IN EARLY JAPANESE nalist and publisher. For more 8300 or log on to the webiste at: the globe. 6:00 PM and Sunday, November 1st PHOTOGRAPHS – Ongoing. This info,call: 617-227-0270 or visit website www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org. SARA TAVARES – Saturday, No- from 10:00 AM until 4:00 M. This is new photographic exhibition pre- at www.bostonathenaeum.org. vember 21st at 8:00 PM. Sara’s worldly two full days of fun, good food and TUFTS UNIVERSITY songs are spiced with Angolan and learning! It is a chance to explore and The Tufts Balch Arena Theatre Portuguese slang, Cape Verdean and taste free samples of a great variety of Medford, MA English layered with an Afro-beat, delicious and natural vegetarian foods ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS KISS ME KATE – Thursday reggae, jazz and much more. Come and talk to food exhibitors. For more through Saturday, October 29th to enjoy this evening of wonderful mu- information call: 617-424-8846 or visit: ITALIAN RADIO “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” October 31st at 8:00 PM; November 5 sic. For tickets and further www.BostonVeg.org/foodfest. “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM every Sunday & 6th at 8:00 PM and Saturday, No- information, please call: 617-876-4275 to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom on WSRO 650AM Framingham vember 7th at 2:00 PM and again at or visit: www.WorldMusic.org. SEAPORT WORLD TRADE Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The and online at www.wsro.com. 8:00 PM. This is a musical version of AN EVENING WITH LINDA EDER- CENTER Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca The Taming of the Shrew. This is the Saturday, November 28 at 8 PM. 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM WOBURN SONS OF ITALY HALL first production of the theater’s 2009- Other highlights include an aching THE 23RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS www.1110wccmam.com Lexington Street, Woburn, MA 2010 season. Come and be completely version of Yvonne Elliman’s 1977 disco FESTIVAL – Friday, November 6th from “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays A LECTURE ON NAPLES -Monday, entertained. For more information hit “If I Can’t Have You” from Satur- noontime to 5:00 PM; Saturday, No- 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi November 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. 19th and to purchase tickets, call: 617-627- day Night Fever, a faithful rendition vember 7th from 10:00 AM until 7:00 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com century through the works of Matilde 3493. of “Valley of the Dolls” (the theme of PM; and Sunday, November 8th from “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Serao. Given by the Sons of Italy the 1968 flick that Dionne Warwick 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. This Christ- Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM Woburn Ladies Lodge 1584. Guest THE turned into a No. 2 pop hit), and a mas Festival will feature the work of or online www.djrocco.com Speaker: Professor Daria Valentini, 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA delightful take on “Accidentally in more than 350 American master “The Nick Franciosa Show” - Stonehill College. Admission is free. COMEDIAN HEADLINER Harland Love,” originally performed by Count- craftsmen and will highlight the 16th Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM Refreshments will be served after the Williams – COMEDIANS HEADLIN- ing Crows for the animated - Annual Gingerbread House Competi- on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and presentation. For information call ERS Pablo Francisco – Saturday, buster Shrek. The originals may be tion. Revenues from the sale of Gin- WAZN 1470 AM. 781-932-8203. November 21st at 7:00 PM and again familiar and beloved, but Eder and her gerbread Houses will benefit the Boys at 9:45 PM. When Pablo hits the stage, band dramatically reworked the ar- and Girls Clubs of Boston. Come to WWW.ITALIANHERITAGEMONTH.COM he brings his audiences to their feet rangements, rendering the songs in Boston for this premier event. Tick- Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 30, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Wow! The holiday season is here! Ugh. ture And Food COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Seriously, Thanksgiving was made a na- Chemistry. QUICK VEAL OR CHICKEN SPECIAL tional holiday in 1863. It happened because Findings from 1 pound cubed Veal stew meat of a campaign by Ladies magazine editor this study pro- 1 or 2 *julienne carrots or chicken breast (optional) Sarah Josepha Hale. That year, President vided further 1 large ripe tomato Abraham Lincoln officially proclaimed evidence that ¾ cup frozen or canned 1 medium chopped onion green peas Thanksgiving a national holiday, to be held eggs are an excellent source of health-pro- 2 cloves chopped garlic on the last Thursday of November. In 1939, moting food. Amazingly, fried eggs worked 2 tablespoons red wine 2 small sprigs Bay Leaf 1 Chicken bouillon cube to stimulate the Depression economy, better than boiled eggs when it comes to (optional) President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the reducing blood pressure, the study at 3 tablespoon olive oil 1 fresh Mint leaf (optional) 1 can sliced mushrooms date of Thanksgiving up one week. After two Canada’s University of Alberta found. But 1 or 2 *julienne potatoes years of public protest, Congress passed a Health Science Institute member Dr. Allan or mushrooms of choice law establishing the fourth Thursday in Spreen says the studies that linked eggs to Heat oil in skillet and add cut up veal or chicken breast. November as the official Thanksgiving Day. cholesterol used powdered eggs which react Stir and simmer to brown lightly. Remove only meat from The pious Robyn Waters of Swampscott, differently than shelled whole eggs. skillet and set aside. Add cut up onion and garlic to oil in says, “Thanksgiving is a day set apart every Tom Analetto of Medford who enjoys egg- skillet and simmer until onion is opaque. Add cut up tomato. year to acknowledge God’s favor, especially ing people on, says, “Another reason a hen Stir and simmer over medium heat. Cover and continue to by parents whose sons have survived the lays an egg is that she cannot stand it up simmer for two or three minutes before adding one cup of football season.” on end.” water and a chicken bouillon to skillet. Stir, cover and con- Carlo Scostumato suggests, after Thanks- The adorable and astute Rosalie Cunio of tinue to simmer mixture slowly for another two minutes. giving dinner, the man who has trouble Waltham, says, “The first thing you learn Then add veal or chicken breast to tomato mixture and making ends meet ought to get himself a in some home economic courses is that you bring to a slow boil. Add bay leaf and mint (optional) to skillet longer belt. don’t open an egg with a can opener.” and stir. Continue to simmer at low heat for ten minutes. Ah, memories of Thanksgiving Days of The brilliant Lisa Cappuccio of East Bos- Meanwhile, remove skin from carrots and potatoes and yesteryears. The Italian Americans cel- ton wants you to know what the difference *cut into thin long strips (julienne). Set aside in water in ebrated the day with homemade ravioli, is between white eggs and brown eggs. Are separate bowls. eggplant parmigiana, veal cutlets, sau- you ready? Red hens lay brown eggs, and When meat has cooked about ten minutes in skillet, add sages, prosciutto, polpette, peperoni, etc. Yes, white hens lay white eggs. What’s more, we carrots first. Cover and cook for about five minutes. Then mother also roasted a turkey! The kids com- New Englanders are noted for favoring brown add potato and mushroom slices. Stir and cover. Continue plained! “Why don’t we just eat turkey like eggs, originally produced by Rhode Island’s to simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender to your the Americans!” Mother would respond, “The “little red hens.” liking. Add wine, cover and bring to a slow boil and then Americans don’t know anything about food! Flu linked to obesity! A new survey of swine remove from burner. Shut up and mangia!” flu patients has found that obesity may put Serves two. For you heavy drinkers, forget about those sufferers at risk of serious complications NOTE: It was meals like this that I remember Mama surpris- foul-tasting concoctions you drink to cure a from the flu as much as pregnancy, diabe- ing us with at various times. I often wondered — Now where painful hangover — just eat some aspara- tes and heart disease. Scientists are exam- did she find this recipe? She loved creating meals that might gus! Scientists say the bright green veggie ining the possibility that obese people be different. It was a great lesson for me that encouraged is loaded with amino acids and minerals should be at the top of the list along with me to create meals with meats and vegetables that my family that will ease the headache, nausea, diar- the other high-risk groups when a swine enjoyed. rhea and thirst caused by hangovers — and flu vaccine becomes available. protects the liver, too. Asparagus is loaded Bags in the news! Whole Foods is making with fiber, potassium, folic acid and vitamin available a roomy shopping bag designed by Vita can be reached at [email protected] B6, A and C. The plant has anti-inflamma- Sheryl Crow for 99 cents. Wal-Mart’s cloth tory and diuretic properties and helps pro- tote is made from 85 percent recycled ma- tect against cancer, too. terial, and Wal-Mart will also “take your old 1st Generation The astute Steven Sebestyen claims the worn-out bag back for recycling.” trouble with many an alcoholic is that he Oh, my God! About 3 percent of women who Italian-American has no desire to become anonymous.” attend worship services regularly have been Steven’s attractive and brilliant wife the target of sexual advances by a minis- Vita Orlando Sinopoli Theresa adds, “An alcoholic is anyone who ter, priest, rabbi, or other religious leader, will drink with anyone to anyone.” a new Baylor University study found. Shares with us More healthy tips! A car’s air-condition- “Clearly the problem is more than simply a a delightful recollection ing system removes nearly 90 percent of few charismatic leaders preying on vulner- of her memories as a child germs, fungal spores and particles from the able followers,” said study co-author Diana outside, a new study reveals. Scientists rec- Garland, so reported The Washington Post. growing up in ommend that owners regularly change their Peter, Paul and Mary, was one of the most Boston’s “Little Italy” air filters to get the highest quality of air. successful folk acts of the 1960s. Mary Taking a shower of germs! When you turn Travers, one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary and a collection of on your shower, you’re probably getting a passed away recently. We had the opportu- Italian family recipes faceful of bacteria, some of them harmful. nity to meet the blond, willowy Mary Travers Researchers examined shower heads from at a small house party here in Nahant. Yes, from the homeland. nine cities and analyzed the slime that we enjoyed talking about the world of music grows inside, to see which germs live there. and more. Rest in peace, Mary. Great as Gifts Most were harmless, but tests showed that Time for some show business reminisc- nearly a third of shower heads harbored high ing with the stately, handsome maestro and FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM and in local bookstores — ask for levels of Mycobactrium avium, a pathogen musicologist Albert Natale. Jazz guitarist Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN known to cause respiratory disease. “If you Herb Ellis began in his youth as a self-taught Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN are healthy and your immune system is banjo player. Early success came in the mid functioning properly, you should not worry 1940s with the Russ Morgan and Jimmy about the germs in your shower head,” lead Dorsey orchestras. Orchestra leader/ar- researcher Leah Feazel tells CNN.com. The ranger Percy Faith began his career during bugs prefer plastic shower heads over metal his late teens as a piano player in silent NORTH END ones, so change yours frequently, Feazel cinemas. Among his early accomplish- says, or remove it and give it a good scrub. ments, he wrote “My Heart Cries For You,” And if you’re susceptible to pulmonary in- a big hit for Guy Mitchell in 1950. Duo pia- fections, “take a bath instead of a shower.” nists Arthur Ferrante and Louis Teicher PRINTING Frankly, we shower every morning! Yes, we met while studying at Juliard. They began 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 have a metal shower head! Ah, my morning performing together as a duo in 1947 and showers. We have a great collection of face had ten gold discs, beginning with “Theme Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette cloths, shower caps and of course, high From the Apartment” and “Exodus” in 1960. quality soap bars. No, we do not sing while Eddie Fisher was one of the biggest stars of showering! We hum, “Somewhere My Love.” the early 1950s with 35 “top 40” hits between Quality Printing Egg heads! Many individuals have stopped 1950 and 1956. Xavier Cugat’s real name eating eggs fearing artery clogging choles- is Francisco de Asis Javier Cugat Mngall de for all your terol, but a new study reveals that eggs — Bruy Deulofeo. Mel Blanc invented the especially fried ones — are good for your voices of such well known cartoon figures Commercial and Personal Needs heart! The exciting new research found that as Woody Woodpecker, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester eggs contain ACE inhibitor peptides that The Cat, Tweety, Speedy Gonzales, Pepe Le Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers lower blood pressure just as well as drugs Pew, Road Runner and Yosemite Sam. It was Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations which also contain the substance. “Our while singing on the popular Jimmy Durante Announcements • Business Forms and Documents results showed that the digestion of cooked radio show that Durante’s side-kick on the eggs could generate a number of potent program, Garry Moore, dubbed singer Geor- — COMPETITIVE PRICES — ACE inhibitory peptides which may have gia Gibbs “Her Nibs.” And it was Duke implications for cardiovascular disease Ellington who coined the phrase, “It don’t prevention, including hypertension,” writes mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” 617-227-8929617-227-8929 the study team in the Journal of Agricul- AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME. POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 30, 2009 Page 13 Saint John School Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari October is Breast Cancer Komen for the Cure, Massa- Awareness Month, it is the chusetts Affiliate by Mrs. month when people from all Romano in the School’s walks of life give of their name on October 20th. On rd There are many things ing to help Grandpa and they of bread from a round loaf, time and treasure in an Friday, October 23 , most that have gotten lost since both would give me instruc- dipped it into the gravy, effort to find a cure and raise students of Saint John wore the older generation of tions as to what my part in sprinkled some grated awareness of cancer screen- pink as a sign of their sup- Italians in America have died the process would be. cheese on it and gave it to ing as a means of prevent- port for the effort made on out. Non-Italian Americans My grandfather first me. I liked the taste and told ing the disease through behalf of this vital cause. have considered many of showed us the wooden boxes him so. He smiled, saying, early detection. Susan G. Komen died of these aspects of Italian life that contained the grapes “Va bene.” With that, he set Saint John School, work- breast cancer at the age of a bit quaint, old fashion or slated for crushing and Dad the table and strained a pot ing with Susan G. Komen for 38. To honor her memory, totally European. Among opened them and then of homemade gnocchi that the Cure, Massachusetts her sister, Nancy Brinker them are two in particular showed me how to put them had been sitting on the stove. Affiliate participated in a established Susan G. Komen that I was exposed to as a into the press, a cylindrical He then poured the pasta fundraiser as part of Breast for the Cure. The interna- child when my grandfathers wooden tub that had a frame into a serving dish and Cancer Awareness Month. tional organization has were alive. One was wine above it with a worm gear placed it on the table. Next School volunteer and parent, grown to 125 U.S. affiliates making and the other, hunt- that suspended a lid. When he scooped out gravy meats Roseann Romano, with the as well as affiliates in Italy, ing for mushrooms. the grapes filled the lower from the large cooking pot support of principal, Sister Germany and Puerto Rico. My grandfather, Nunzio part of the cylinder, Grandpa on the stove, placed them Eileen Harvey, CSJ, helped Susan G. Komen for the DeCristoforo, came from lowered the lid into the vat on another serving tray initiate a free Tag Day ex- Cure has invested nearly 1 th humble beginnings in San crushing the grapes as it which came to rest next tending from October 9 billion dollars to date for cur- rd Socio de Baronia in Avellino. descended. This process con- to the dish of gnocchi on through the 23 . All partici- ing breast cancer at every When he arrived in the late tinued until all of the red the table. A serving bowl pating students were not re- stage and has grown into the 1800s, he brought with him grapes were crushed. There was filled with the gravy quired to wear their school world’s largest source of not- all the things he had learned was a smaller press that we and that too was placed uniforms for ten days during for-profit funds. The organi- as a child. Among them was used for the white grapes on the table. With the addi- this period for a donation of zation promises to end wine-making. From what and we repeated the steps to tion of a shaker of grated ten dollars to the fund rais- breast cancer forever and I understand, most of the extract the liquid from those cheese, we were ready for ing effort. will invest over 1 billion dol- Italian peasantry made grapes. lunch, but before we could The fundraiser was sup- lars over the next decade on their own wine and the De When all of the grapes had eat, Grandpa poured out ported by nearly ninety per- breast health, care, treat- Cristoforo family was no been crushed, I watched three glasses of red wine cent of Saint John parents ment and research to dis- exception. Dad had helped Grandpa and Dad siphon-off and we toasted each other, and students, all of whom cover the causes and ulti- his father make wine from the liquid and pour it into “Salute a la famiglia.” received a pink bracelet mately cure breast cancer. the time he was a child grow- barrels that were in hori- Now I know my grandfather as an acknowledgement of Susan G. Komen for the ing up in East Boston, and zontal positions sitting on wasn’t Mexican, but if you their participation. Saint Cure, Massachusetts Affili- for a time, Peacedale, Rhode X shaped frames. Each bar- had ever tasted his gravy, John succeeded in raising ate is located at 89 South Island. rel had a hole on the top you might think he was. It $1725.00, which was pre- Street, Suite LI01, Boston, I became involved in the where a well-placed funnel was hot. It was delicious, but sented to the Susan G. MA 02111 Tel. 617-737-5111 annual wine making event with cheese cloth inside very hot. We ate lunch with when I was about ten years allowed the liquid to be Dad and Grandpa savoring • Branden Books (Continued from Page 3) old. One October morning, poured in without any de- each sip of wine that was there was a knock on the bris, twigs or seeds to enter made the year before. Smith), “Mary Dyer – Bibli- kitchen door at about the barrels below. I silently wished for a ography of a Rebel Quaker” 6:00 a.m. When Dad opened Grandpa stirred up the bottle of Royal Crown Cola. I (by Ruth Plimpton), “The Es- the door, there was Grandpa crushed grapes in the vats was only a kid and had not cape of the Pacific Clipper, De Christoforo standing and they were pressed again acquired a taste for wine at 2nd Edition “ (by George Flynn there holding a sprig with to extract any liquid not the early age of 10. - currently being filmed by three red grapes dangling obtained the first time. Any Before we left, Grandpa 20th Century Fox), “The downward. Without saying a remaining liquid was then went back to the cellar and American Skyscraper” (by word, Dad knew that it was poured into the barrels and returned with 2 gallons of red Joseph Korom), “The Ameri- time to make the wine and each was capped with a large wine, saying this one’s for can Women’s Rights Move- he told me to get dressed. wooden peg. Dad told me that you and the other for your ment” (by Paul Buchanan). I jumped into the back Grandpa might have to add father-in-law. He knew that Edmund Brown and Adolph seat of Dad’s 37 Plymouth. sugar to the vats at some Babbononno would enjoy the Caso have degrees from Dad and Grandpa climbed point in time but didn’t go contents. When we left, Harvard University with a into the front seat and my into detail. Grandpa pulled me aside 56-year time span between grandfather told of the ship- As I looked around the and slipped me a five dollar the two. They cover one en- ment of grapes that he had cellar, I saw several empty bill. He said, “Mi nipote, tu tire century of publishing in just purchased. He explained gallon jugs and a dozen or fai buona lavora.” (My grand- the City of Boston. to Dad that he wanted to so whiskey bottles. When son, you do good work.) I Branden Books will con- make both red and white the wines were ready to thanked him saying to my- clude 100 years with a wine for the coming year and be poured from the barrels, self, “I’m rich!” celebration at the Harvard Dad listened without saying these were Grandpa’s con- When we returned back to University Faculty Club, a word. When we arrived at tainers. When we were the big house on Eutaw Centennial Special which Dec. 4, 2009, for selected Grandpa’s house on Chelsea finished, Grandpa took two Street, Dad presented the includes The Marble Faun writers, reviewers, profes- Street, we headed right to bottles of wine from an ear- gallons of wine to Babbo- sors and friends. Works of art the cellar. I immediately in- lier pressing, one red the nonno saying, “Besigliere, For one century, Branden by J. Randolph Brown and haled the aroma of wine. The other white, and said, mi padre fa dono un regalo has been a general trade Marjorie Very, original art- sweet smell of the previous “Andiamo a mangiare.” (Let’s per ti.” (Besigliere [his nick- publishing company of origi- ists with The Four Seas, will year’s vintage dominated eat) name] my father sent you nal works. Currently, the be on display. the atmosphere. It came We headed upstairs to his a gift.) With that, Babbo- company is run by Adolph Cynthia Brown, daughter from what was left over from first floor apartment and nonno quickly sampled the Caso, who stated, “I am very of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund the casks that had contained I could smell the gravy cook- wine and passed judgment proud to be completing 100 Brown will be in attendance the wine made the previous ing on the kitchen stove. saying, “Ooh, dissa gooda.” years of significant pub- together with several year. As I looked around, Dad After placing the wine on Of course he had to prove lishing of more than 2,000 authors: Marilyn Seguin, explained that we were go- the table, he ripped a piece what he said was true and titles.” Dr. Joel Berman, Paul poured himself another Among Branden’s pub- Buchanan, Ruth Plimpton, glass of wine. 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The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco WHY DID IT TAKE ALMOST 40 YEARS TO REMEMBER THESE GUYS? On Tuesday, October 20, In a Rose Garden cer- sive underground enemy President Obama awarded emony, the president gave bunker of North Vietnamese SECONDARY EDUCATION fully apply for a job for which an Army squadron the Troop A, 1st Squadron of the forces (RNV). They were IN ITALY: 2008-2009. The he/she is proficient. A class military’s highest unit honor 11th Armored Combat Regi- greatly outnumbered and Italian school system, from period will be ’60 minutes’ for a daring rescue of fellow ment the Presidential Unit outgunned by 400 hundred the primary to the second- instead of the old ‘50’. Fur- soldiers back during the Citation, the equivalent of enemy soldiers. The nearly ary, and beyond, has thermore, those who take Vietnam War. The president the Distinguished Service 200 members of Alpha Troop changed. We have been fol- technological courses can said he wanted to help right Cross for every member in set out to smash a pathway lowing its progress or lack of begin work at a company, but “one of the saddest episodes the unit. through the jungle, risking it, since the new programs only at the 5th year of school- in US history. Said Obama, The incident itself that led everything, to rescue the were implemented. A few ing. The English language “These vets were often to the October 20 honors is trapped soldiers. months have elapsed and is expanded. Not everyone shunned and ... even de- an amazing story of duty, I can’t believe it took al- we can say that the changes attending any secondary monized when they came courage and honor in itself. most 40 years to uncover have not been fully digested! school must study the home. That was a disgrace. On March 26, 1970, Alpha this courageous act of hero- Why the changes, you may English language. In the And on days such as this, we Troop heard that another ism. Obama called it “A ask? Well, a new installed post-secondary levels (as resolve to never let it hap- unit of about 100 soldiers proud chapter in the story of Government in Italy always in the ‘Licei’) the English pen again.” had stumbled onto a mas- the American soldier.” comes up with something … language will be taught new, sometimes drastically throughout the entire 5 so, although nothing is years. Even in the old ‘Liceo broken, as we say in this Classico’ (classical college) Pirandello Lyceum Features country. So, why do things English will be added to the Italian History, Literature and Beautiful Music for have to change? Well con- curriculum which includes trary to our American way the final 3 years. In the tech- October Italian Heritage Month of life, in Italy we enjoy nical institutes, in the final On Sunday, October 18, The changing things that do year, a non-linguistic course Pirandello Lyceum combined not need to. In any case will be taught entirely in important Italian history with a here are a few of the ‘English’! Furthermore, the beautiful piano concerto. Professor changes. Technical Institutes will John Alcorn of Trinity College pre- First of all there are two have the five ending years sented an enlightening account of new Licei (secondary-college split into 2+2+1 years, so the Great Italian Immigration fol- level education). One is the that the first biennials will lowed by an analysis of Leopardi’s “Institute of Humanistic Sci- provide a basic preparation, timeless L’Infinito. This ences”, which replaces, in the second biennial will intriguing presentation of Italian name only, the old “Istituto provide a specialization, and history and great literature was fol- Magistrale” (Teachers Col- the last (#5) year will pro- lowed by a beautiful piano Concerto lege, primary education spe- vide a chosen field of spe- by Antonio Sottile, internationally cialization), the other new cialization. Small children acclaimed pianist. Maestro Sottile one is the “Liceo/Istituto will enter school at age 2½. traveled from Sicily to play for the Left to Right: Rosario Cascio, President, Pirandello Musicale”, for music and The study of English lan- Pirandello audience. Both Professor Lyceum; Dr. Spencer DiScala, President, Dante dance education. The tech- guage in the Middle School Alcorn and Maestro Sottile received Alighieri Cultural Center; Antonio Sottile, world nical institutes will be basi- (Scuola Media) will increase a standing ovation for their out- acclaimed pianist from Sicily; Dr. John Alcorn, cally two: “Economics Insti- from the present ‘3 hours’ to standing presentations which were principal lecturer in Italian Studies, Trinity College; tute (school of economics), 5 hrs. a week. The teacher’s held at the Dante Alighieri Cul- and Dr. Stephen F. Maio, Chairman of the Pirandello and the “Technology Insti- salary will be boosted. The tural Center. Lyceum. tute” (istituto tecnologico). best of them can receive ad- Each of these institutes will ditional bonuses, up to 7,000 follow a specific field of con- euro a year (@ $10,000). In • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) centration. In any one of the the middle schools, two hours a lovely place to live. We had ist. But sometimes neighbor- a TV rerun. Long ago I un- institutes the courses of a week will be devoted to a large Italian section hoods can die when the can- derstood that most politi- studies are geared to a spe- the teaching of Italian to around the old Green Shoe cer spreads unseen until it’s cians talk a lot, but do very cialization. Thus a student foreigners Factory, but also had Irish too late. Many neighborhoods little to help. All of us need that graduates from an insti- (Italian as a Foreign Lan- and Black families. There have become mine fields of to be working together to tute, with a specific field of guage). In the new special- were three public housing violence. Random violence make all our neighborhoods concentration, can success- ized institutes two foreign projects to house people who and death become all too safe. We can’t demand more languages will be mandatory. couldn’t afford the private commonplace. It becomes of them; we have to demand Also, more math and more sector housing available. It routine to hear about an- more of ourselves. The foun- STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION science will be taught, even too like the South End up the other shooting because it dation of a safe society is the 1. A. Title of Publication: Post-Gazette at the ‘Liceo Classico’. The street was working-class happens all the time. We family. Parents, clergy mem- 2. Publication No: 001-538 3. Date of Filing: September 25, 2009 teaching of English will be- families come to accept as normal bers, community leaders 4. Frequency of Issue: Weekly 5. No. of Issues Published Annually: 52 gin at the Grade level: 1 hr. As I drove around Lower certain levels of violence as must come together and find 6. Annual Subscription Price: $30.00 at the first grade, 2 hrs. at 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Roxbury, I found about four if that is okay to do. their empowerment. We Publication: 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, Boston, Suffolk the second grade, 3 hrs. at County, Massachusetts 02113. or five buildings still stand- The cancer that kills need the police to be there, 8. Complete Mailing Address of the Headquarters of General the third to the fifth grades. ing. The neighborhood died neighborhoods isn’t just but the police can’t cleanup Business Offices of the Publisher: 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts The teachers’ weekly load from the benign neglect of gentrification, it is our- a neighborhood filled with 02113. 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Address of Publisher, will stop at 22 hrs. (a week), the powers that be. Buildings selves. Years ago, people ac- crime and violence, that is Editor and Managing Editor: Publisher, Pamela Donnaruma, 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, Suffolk County, for ‘five days’ a week. How- turned broken and then cepted the idea they had a job for the entire commu- Massachusetts 02113. Editor, Pamela Donnaruma, 5 Prince ever, all students will attend Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, Suffolk County, razed as one lot popped up little say and no role in the nity. We are all to blame for Massachusetts 02113. Managing Editor: Pamela classes ‘six’ days a week, as Donnaruma, 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, after another. It was like a future of their communities. the fix many neighborhoods Suffolk County, Massachusetts 02113. the norm!. Of course, the small cancer starting and They saw themselves as a are in. We can’t worry about 10. Owner (if owned by a Corporation, it’s name and address - must be stated and also immediately thereunder the names teachers will enjoy a day- then getting metastasized TV audience watching some- yesterday’s mistakes, but we and address of stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of stock. If now owned by a off during the week! In and spreading throughout thing out of their control. It are responsible for finding corporation the names and addresses of the individual owners must be given. If owned by a partnership or other closing, let me remind the entire neighborhood. was almost like going for a the answers for tomorrow. unincorporated firm, its name and address, as well as that everyone that the school of each individual must be given. If the publication is The neglect no longer be- ride waiting to see where I can drive around empty published by a non-profit organization, its name and days yearly total in Italy address must be stated): Ethnic Publishers lnc., Pamela nign but more malign-like. you get to. Fast-forward to lots filled with yesterday’s Donnaruma, 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, will continue to be at least Nobody seemed aware down- today and think about the memories which causes no Suffolk County, Massachusetts 02113. 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgages, and Other Security 224/225, not our ‘heavy!’ town at City Hall. violence all around us that harm but very little good or I Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None 180 days! Also, contrary Meanwhile, on the other seems to be crashing down can deal with today which 12. For Completion by Nonprofit Organizations Authorized To Mail at Special Rates (DMM Section 423.12 only). The to what you may have read side of Massachusetts Av- on us. How did all this hap- could lead to a better tomor- purpose, function, and non-profit status of this organization recently, all graduates from and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: enue, the buildings re- pen yesterday and still today? row. Full-time citizenship does not apply. the ‘Istituto Magistrale’ 13. Publication Name: Post-Gazette mained, but poor and work- Neighborhoods were never means more than voting, it 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: September 25, (teacher’s college) complete ing families were forced buildings, but the people means always lobbying for 2009. 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: A Total No. Copies: their studies after four out. occupying them. When we your best interests and the Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 1590 No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest years (at the istituto), thus A tale of two neighborhoods act like an audience just interests of your commu- to Filing Date: 1590. B. Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 1. Paid/Requested Outside-County Mail Subscriptions at the age of 18. Whoever gobbled up by economic in- watching everything, we nity. Government has always Stated on Form 3541: 825. 2. Paid In-County Subscriptions thinks that they have an Stated on Form 3541: None. 3. Sales Through Dealers and terests that seem to super- enable the cancer out there been our business. We can Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Non- ‘High School’ equivalent USPS Paid Distribution: None. 4. Other Classes Mailed sede human needs. to grow stronger. When we run it or it can run us. If we Through the USPS: None. C. Total Paid and/or Requested diploma only, they are totally Whether the buildings of old do nothing, we enable the all pick up ourselves and Circulation: 825. D. Free Distribution by Mail: Outside- County as Stated on Form 3541: 160. 2. In-County as Stated WRONG! To understand, remained or were razed, it destruction of our neighbor- work for tomorrow, we can on Form 3541: None. 3. Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS: None. E. Free Distribution Outside the Mail: 555 F. study the school system in didn’t matter if you couldn’t hoods and its values. When actually do it. Someday, the Total Free Distribution: 715. G. Total Distribution: 1540. H. Copies not Distributed: 50 I. Total: 1590. J. Percent Paid the old ‘Colonial America’ afford to stay there. we sit back, bemoan and meaningless violence de- and/or Requested Circulation 53%. and discover that the likes 16. This Statement of Ownership will be printed in the 10/ Neighborhoods can die like demand that others fix stroying many families will 30/09 issue of this publication. of John Adams became law- 17. I verify that all information furnished on this form is true the neighborhoods of my everything, we create bigger end, but only when we want and complete. I understand that anyone who furnished yers after graduating from youth because they had no problems. that to happen. Life is always false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject Harvard College at the ‘ripe’ strong voice in government We should learn from yes- in our own hands. It is time to criminal sanctions and/or civil sanctions. Pamela Donnaruma age of 19! defending their right to ex- terday and not repeat it like to put up, not shut up. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 30, 2009 Page 15

• Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) million of personal income tation. Businesses have EXTRA Innings for city residents, and Bos- further incentive to lay down ton will receive more than roots here — employers re- by Sal Giarratani $25 million in taxes in ceive low-interest rates and 2009. tax credits for hiring Boston Say What You Want Reportedly, it also includes was to seek “to preserve hu- We may be fighting residents. About Him But a mutual option for 2011 man life ... in a state that will through a tough economy — The South Boston Water- worth another $8.5 million. be viable and treatable by which hasn’t been easy — front will soon have a new A-Rod is Good Hoffman, 41, converted 37 future medicine.” Huh? but Boston is weathering the neighbor, as Louis Boston Alex Rodriguez set two of 41 save opportunities with Does anyone think that th economic storm as well as recently announced plans to records in the October 4 a 1.83 ERA. anyone will find a cure 10-2 defeat of the Rays. In any city in the country. move to Fan Pier. The three- Used for Batting for decapitation in “future And unlike after past re- million-square-foot space the sixth inning of that medicine”? cent recessions, Boston is sits directly on 21 waterfront game, he came to bat think- Practice? Carpenter, Hill primed to lead the break- acres overlooking Boston ing it might be his last at- We all know that the re- through with economic Harbor that will soon be bat of the season. He would mains of Ted Williams were Honored growth and job creation. As home to a five-star hotel, need two more homeruns cryogenically frozen follow- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher most companies have restaurants, retail, luxury and seven RBI to reach 30 ing his 2002 death. How- Chris Carpenter was voted downsized, companies in the residential buildings, and a and 100 for the 13th time. ever, a new tell-all book by NL comeback player of the health care and life sciences public park, among other He drove the ball into the Larry Johnson, Alcor Life year and Toronto Blue Jays industries have grown and additions that will tap into left field stands with two Extension’s former chief op- second baseman Aaron Hill hired more workers. State- the potential of the area. on. Suddenly, he was 29 and erating officer has been pub- earned the AL award. Lim- wide numbers show biotech Aside from business he thought he might have lished, “Frozen: My Journey ited to four starts the previ- companies increased their growth, a number of housing one more shot if the bases Into the World of Cryonics, ous two seasons because of workforce by seven percent, developments have provided were loaded. Then later Deception and Death.” elbow surgery and a shoul- a margin significantly jobs and homes for residents. the same inning, he came Shortly after the Red Sox leg- der injury, Carpenter was greater than the national In Dorchester’s Franklin around again to bat with end died reportedly his head 17-4 with a league-leading average. As the number-one Hill, 266 affordable housing the bases loaded and smoked was frozen and placed in 2.24 ERA for the NL Central life sciences cluster in the units will be fully occupied a grand slam to right-cen- “neuro-suspension” at champions. The 2005 NL Cy country, according to the within the next three ter. He is now the first player Alcor’s Arizona facility. Re- Young Award winner, Car- Milken Institute, Boston is months. Forty-one percent to go 30-100 in 13 seasons portedly, in the book, the penter won 11 consecutive home to several of these of hours worked on the and the first AL player to author claims two lab work- decisions from early July to companies that have sus- project were from city resi- have seven RBI in one in- ers bashed Ted’s frozen skull early September. Hill ap- tained growth. And just a dents and 47 percent were ning. with a wrench to dislodge it peared in just 55 games in few weeks ago, Ginkgo from minority employees; 30 Saving Saver from a pedestal, aka, a 2008 because of a concus- BioWorks and Eutropics percent of the contracts Bumble Bee tuna fish can. sion. He hit .286 for the Jays Pharmaceuticals estab- were executed with Minor- Hoffman Ted by the way is called “A- this year and established ca- lished their offices in Boston ity Business Enterprises and All-time saves leader 1949” down at Alcor. reer highs with 36 homers with the help of the City’s 19 percent of the contracts Trevor Hoffman has agreed The whole purpose of be- and 108 RBI, the most LifeTech Innovation Fund, were executed with Women- to a one-year, $8 million ing frozen in Arizona which among major league second which provides the re- Owned Enterprises. deal to return to the Mil- sounds like an oxymoron basemen. sources needed to thrive. We’re also working hard waukee Brewers in 2010. Healthcare organizations, to secure more jobs for such as Dana-Farber Can- Bostonians. A pending appli- • Financially Speaking (Continued from Page 4) cer Institute, have marched cation for the Port of Boston DIAMONDS analysts are busy upping expectations will get higher. right along as well. Con- project would create more ROLEX their quarter four and full- Oil prices hit $82/barrel struction of the Yawkey than 1,500 construction jobs ESTATE JEWELRY year projections. Exxon last week as the dollar con- Center for Cancer Care in and 3,500 permanent jobs for Bought & Sold the Longwood Medical Area city residents. A separate, Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Mobil’s earnings are due this tinued to weaken against has continued to keep pending application would Jim (617) 263-7766 Friday and other energy and the euro and the Japanese workers on the job as they provide 100 green jobs for material sectors could sur- yen. Unemployment will re- prise on the upside with main high, and any move to build more hospital beds residents of the Blue Hill LEGAL NOTICE and labs for advanced cancer Avenue corridor. lower costs versus last year’s withdraw fiscal stimulus research. In April, Dana- New businesses in Bos- Commonwealth of Massachusetts upside surprises could move quickly could trigger a double The Trial Court momentum to the market. dip Recession. Farber opened one of the ton also bring new job op- SUFFOLK Probate and Family Court most advanced experimental portunities. This month, 24 New Chardon Street As we start moving forward It’s time to call your cancer imaging facilities in United Kingdom-based Hotel PO Box 9667 and have two more earnings financial advisor or call me the world in Boston’s Marine Chocolat opened its door in Boston, MA 02114 sessions in a row, analysts at 617-261-7777. Docket No. SU09C0356CA Industrial Park, marking an the United States for the NOTICE OF PETITION FOR addition to its Harbor Cam- first time. The Newbury CHANGE OF NAME • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) In the matter of pus that’s home to more than Street luxury chocolatier is unsurprising now that we Live Free or Die, 350 employees. known for its assortment of MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BAKER of Boston, MA know they had been report- but take Down Old Glory? In addition to Dana- fancy chocolates with high To all persons interested in peitition edly working on one of those The University of New Farber, 300 organizations cocoa content. described: reality shows out in Los Hampshire looked like it operate in the Marine In- As sweet as that sounds, A petition has been presented by Michael C. Baker requesting that MICHAEL Angeles. It now appears was being run by adminis- dustrial Park, an attractive nothing is sweeter than new CHRISTOPHER BAKER be allowed to the little boy wasn’t even trators who forgot this is still location because of its prox- jobs for Bostonians and a change his name as follows: MICHAEL in hiding during the whole America. Up at the Durham, imity to downtown Boston, thriving economy. We’re CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, incident. The 5-hour search NH campus, one student the interstate highway sys- working hard everyday as YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE covered two counties and hung an American flag out- tem, and Logan Airport and part of the vanguard of eco- A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT its access to public transpor- nomic recovery. AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK fifty miles. Denver Interna- side his dorm window but IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON tional Airport was closed was forced to remove it by November 19, 2009. and the National Guard college officials. A college LEGAL NOTICE WITNESS, HON. John M. Smoot, First scrambled two helicopters in student wanted to be patri- LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Justice of this Court. The Trial Court Date: October 14, 2009 an attempt to rescue the otic and got shot down by Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate and Family Court Richard Iannella, Register of Probate The Trial Court boy. The drama played out officials at a taxpayer-sup- 208 Cambridge Street Middlesex Probate and Family Court Run date: 10/30/09 on live TV viewed by mil- ported university. Of course, Cambridge, MA 02141 208 Cambridge Street Docket No. MI09P4536EA lions. It now appears the the college kid should have Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI09D3756DR In the Estate of LEGAL NOTICE balloon was duct taped quit while he was ahead, but JOHN KARL DIETRICH Commonwealth of Massachusetts together and couldn’t even added he loved the flag be- DIVORCE SUMMONS A/K/A JOHN DIETRICH BY PUBLICATION The Trial Court have launched a 37 pound cause it has been our na- Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02472 SUFFOLK Probate and Family PEDRO A. QUINTANILLA, boy off the ground. The par- tional symbol for two or three Date of Death September 20, 2009 Court Department Plaintiff NOTICE OF PETITION 24 New Chardon Street ents face both state and hundred years. Obviously, he vs. FOR PROBATE OF WILL PO Box 9667 federal charges. While the isn’t a history major. Three MARIA M. AGUIRRE To all persons interested in the above Boston, MA 02114 AKA MARIA QUINTANILLA, sheriff was holding his hundred years ago would captioned estate, a petition has been Docket No. SU09P2295EA Defendant press conference, the fam- have been 1709 and sixty- presented requesting that a document In the Estate of To the above named Defendant: purporting to be the last will with interlinea- ily went shopping at Wal- six years before the Battle THERESA M. RAGO A Complaint has been presented to tions and cancellations of said decedent Mart. How about a reality of Bunker Hill. Has New this Court by the Plaintiff, PEDRO A. be proved and allowed and that ANNE M Late of BOSTON, MA 02113 QUINTANILLA, seeking a DIVORCE. SHUHLER of Watertown, MA be appointed Date of Death March 23, 2009 show about two nitwit Hampshire changed its An automatic Restraining Order has been executor/trix, named in the will to serve NOTICE OF PETITION parents going off to prison State motto to Live Free and entered in this matter preventing you from Without Surety. taking any action which would negatively FOR APPOINTMENT OF together? be Politically Correct? IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, ADMINISTRATOR impact the current financial status of either YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE To all persons interested in the above party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT captioned estate, a petition has been pre- — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — bate Court Rule 411 for more information. AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN sented requesting that ANGELO RAGO of You are required to serve upon Pedro A. O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Somerville, MA be appointed administrator THE Quintanilla - Plaintiff - whose address is November 12, 2009. of said estate to serve Without Surety. 237 Park Street, Medford, MA 02155 your In addition, you must file a written affidavit IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, answer on or before November 24, 2009. If of objections to the petition, stating specific you fail to do so, the Court will proceed to the YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE Johnny Christy facts and grounds upon which the objection A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT hearing and the adjudication of this action. is based, within thirty (30) days after the AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN You are also required to file a copy of your return day (or such other time as the Court, O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON answer in the Office of this Court at on motion with notice to the petitioner, may November 27, 2009. CAMBRIDGE. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. Orchestra WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, First Justice of this Court. First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 21, 2009 this 14, day of October, 2009. Date: October 15, 2009 MUSIC FOR ALL Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Richard Iannella, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Run date: 10/30/09 Run date: 10/30/09 Run date: 10/30/09 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 30, 2009

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

THE BRUINS HAVE THEIR start of the 1984-1985 sea- BU MOMENT — Just when son. Here’s to more meet- we thought BU’s come ings as this historic rivalry from behind victory in last is renewed on a more regu- year’s national champion- lar basis. ship game was a once-in-a- PHIL KESSEL IS GONE — lifetime performance, now But his brother Blake is comes the Causeway Street still in the region, playing group to show that they can for the University of New do virtually the same thing. Hampshire Wildcats. And he BU, you may recall, was has started the season in down two goals to Miami of All-Star style, becoming the Ohio with just one minute nation’s top scoring defense- remaining in regulation be- man in Division I in games fore scoring twice in those played through the last At the State House with Auditor DeNucci in the Center. Left to right is myself, Jimmy final 60 seconds to tie the weekend of October. Melvin, Wilbur “Skeeter” McClure, Tony DeMarco, State Auditor Joe DeNucci, Tom game and then win it in Since returning from a McNeeley, Iron Mike Pusateri and Dan Fitzgerald. overtime. shoulder injury, Kessel has The Bruins were trailing had 10 points in four games, I’m at the Massachusetts State House, knowledge. What only his friends know is Ottawa, 3-1, in the Canadian including three assists in a with Auditor Joseph A. DeNucci, World that Joe DeNucci is a peach.. He’s basically capital city on October 24 single contest. Last year, the Champion Tony DeMarco, World Title Chal- a sweetheart. He is a thoroughly good decent with 90 seconds remaining Wisconsin native had just 13 lenger Tom McNeeley, World Olympic Cham- man with a generous heart.” in regulation. But goals by points in 37 games. pion, Gold Medalist Dr. Skeeter McClure. There is a saying in Mark Recchi and David SHUNNING THE SHOOT Fighter of World Champions Iron Mike the steel mill where I Krejci drew the B’s even AROUND — It’s been a game- Pusateri, Massachusetts Boxing Commis- used to work, that “the as regulation time wound day tradition in the NBA sioner Dan Fitzgerald, and Jim Melvin at strongest steel must down and a shootout goal by for decades but now comes the Edwina Martin House. Look at the great come through the hot- Patrice Bergeron followed to word that the Celtics will not credentials these individuals brought to the test fire.” That’s how provide the 4-3 victory. engage in a shoot around table. World Title Contender Joe DeNucci it is with Joe. He had BU BLANKED — Speaking on the day of a scheduled fought World Champion Great Emil Griffith a lot of adversity in his of the Terriers, when they contest. twice, (split decisions). He also fought World life growing up and it lost their home opener to Most teams have a full Champion Joey Giardello, Joey Giambra, made him work hard Notre Dame by a 2-0 score practice on days when games and Contender Ralph “Tiger” Jones. World and it made him ap- at Agganis Arena, it marked are not scheduled and a Champion Tony DeMarco, fought the who’s preciate his success the first time in 100 games somewhat shorter shoot who of Boxing; Carmen Basilio in the fight of but it kept him that a BU hockey team was around workout in the late the Century, Kid Gavilan, Johnny Saxton etc. humble. Through it held scoreless by an oppo- morning on the date of a he fought a total of eight World Champions. all, he never lost his nent. BU’s streak of 99 night game. But that day-of- Tom McNeeley fought Doug Jones, the same Congressman great sense of humor. games without being blanked game workout won’t take Doug Jones, who lost a very close controver- Stephen F. Lynch I know Joe remains was the longest active place for the C’s this season. sial decision to Muhammad Ali. He also very proud of his Italian Heritage.” streak in the nation. The What makes it somewhat fought World Heavyweight Champion Floyd “That is a tribute to his parents and his last time the Terriers were ironic is that a Celtic player Paterson, for the title, Oscar Bonavena, and good family.” kept off the scoreboard came started the tradition in the World Champion Jose Torres. Dr. Wilbur “Meanwhile the very qualities that made on February 2, 2007 when first place. Decades ago Bill “Skeeter” McClure won the 1960 Olympic him a successful Boxer — tenacity, perse- they skated to a scoreless tie Sharman was looking for a Gold Medal, along with USA Gold medal team- verance, determination — are evident in against UMass-Lowell at place to do morning drills mates Cassius Clay, and Ed Crook, at the his work on the behalf of the People of Agganis. The loss to Notre on the days of evening Rome Olympics. He beat future World Cham- Massachusetts. Dame was the first shutout home games. Living in pion Carmelo Bossi, for the Gold Medal, and “Italian American heritage Month gives us loss BU experienced in 113 Metrowest, he found a gym fought a list of the who’s who as a profes- all the opportunity to recognize the contribu- games. in Framingham and started sional Boxer. Iron Mike Pusateri fought tions of Italian Americans such as our own RED HOT HOCKEY — While tuning up there. Gradually, World Champions Terry Downes, Denny Joe DeNucci.” many in the region are the notion of a game-day Moyer, and Willie Ludick and Jose Gonzalez. John “The Quiet-man” Ruiz, is to be focused on the January 8 workout spread, first his I myself fought World Champion Vito complimented for donating and replacing outdoor game between BU teammates and then to Antuofermo. This was a great get together. the equipment stolen from the South Boston and BC at Fenway, the Ter- other teams around the A get together, to help society. At one point Boxing Club. riers will have another league. The shootout be- Skeeter McClure looked at Auditor Joe Rest In Peace Roland LaStarza. Born May showdown against another came an NBA staple. It still DeNucci and said. “You’d be Champion to- 27, 1927, he passed into that Golden Ring in classic foe before that date. will be so for the majority of day!” We are in support, of the fundraiser on Heaven Refereed by God, on September 29, It will come on the Saturday NBA teams this season. But November 10, 2009 at Lombardo’s in 2009. He was born in the Bronx, New York. of Thanksgiving Weekend not for the Celtics. Randolph, for the Edwina Martin House in He fought two classic Battles with Rocky (November 28) when the EXTENDED SEASON — Brockton. Marciano of Brockton, Massachusetts on Terriers will travel to New With the World Series sched- Congressman Stephen F. Lynch says, March 24, 1950, He lost to Rocky by a split York to take on traditional uled to end in November for “Joe DeNucci’s reputation as a relentless decision. The closest anyone ever came to rival Cornell at Madison the first time in history this champion in the Boxing ring is common defeating the Rock. They fought again on Sep- Square Garden. year, it once again high- tember 24, 1955, and Rocky The inaugural Red Hot lights the super long sea- Marciano defeated Roland Hockey event saw BU defeat sons played by the four most LaStarza by a TKO in eleven. Cornell, 6-3, at Madison popular professional sports Come Celebrate the Induction of Roland LaStarza pursued a Square Garden back on in the U.S. Consider that career in acting and was quite November 24, 2007 before when the World Series con- DAVID BAVARO successful, playing in the 18, 200 fans — the first time cludes, many college football Former National League Football Player Wild, Wild West, 77 Sunset that a college hockey game teams will already have into the Strip, The Outfit, amongst, had been a sellout there. played two thirds of the regu- many others. God Bless you, It’s called Red Hot Hockey lar season (8 of 12 games) National Italian American Rest in Peace. because the two schools and a few will have reached Sports Hall of Fame Paulie Stivaletta we pray feature the same color — the three quarter mark (9 of for God to be with you, for good red — on their uniforms. 12 games). New England Chapter Health. Prayers also to Terri The BU-Cornell rivalry If the series plays out to and Nelson on her recovery from began in 1925 with a 7-2 its full run, it will end just 2009 Man of the Year recent operations, and to Bar- victory by the Terriers but three weeks shy of Thanks- bara Sarno on her recent cooled off in the mid 1980s giving and only seven weeks SAL LUPOLI health recovery. when BU left the Eastern shy of Christmas Eve. Owner, President & CEO of Sal’s Pizza & the Lupoli Companies College Athletic Conference There’s something not right (ECAC)for at the with that, don’t you think? at the PRAYER TO ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Induction and Scholarship Award Dinner-Dance adored, glorified, loved and pre- served throughout the world now ATTENTION ATTORNEYS Saturday, November 21, 2009 and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. 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