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North End Columbus Day Committee presents the Yes, it is Indoctrination by Ashley Stinnett 2009 North End Much has been debated the gold standard of educa- no bounds. over the recent video that tion on college universities America’s educational sys- COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION surfaced in which elemen- must harbor a far left radi- tem has struggled to find its tary school children are cal liberal curriculum. At identity for quite some time. singing praises to President least university students The struggle continues to- Banquet Barack Obama. The first ini- are of age where most can day. Like any other busi- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 tial reaction by some was formulate an independent ness, education has very that these little New Jersey thought without being com- good employees and very bad Reception @ 6:30 PM kids were learning about pletely brainwashed by the ones. But America’s educa- Dinner @ 7:00 PM American history and this far-left professor. However, tional system receives exor- -RH7HFFH·V%DOOURRP was a catchy jingle to help political indoctrination of bitant amounts of govern- North End - Boston establish a cute learning children who are too young ment funding which spills Limited Tickets - $40.00 per person environment. In fact, the to acknowledge politics, let over to teacher salaries, school’s administrators alone how education works classroom materials and pawned off the whole debacle and where the money comes new construction. In other as an experience in learn- from, is beyond sick. words, this is no time to be ing black history month. One could expect to see playing politics. OK, some may still argue this type of behavior in a If children had been ac- Parade that, but that is not the over- third world country, not here customed to this throughout all problem with what hap- at home. When did the K-12 much of history then little SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 pened. After watching the learning module include could be argued that what video a couple of times a gi- worshiping American presi- the New Jersey kids did was Begins at City Hall Plaza @ 1:00 PM ant buzzer went off signaling dents? This is unacceptable maintain the status quo. Best Viewing on Hanover & Endicott Streets in the North End something else, something regardless of political party. This was obviously much, much more dangerous. All of Once again, we are travel- much different. It was rather a sudden parents all over ing down un-chartered ter- comical to see the corrupt Join us and celebrate the discovery of America and Italian America got a brief glimpse ritory here in America. God left-wing politicos blame it American heritage with friends & family in the North End! into the future of what edu- forbid this would have hap- on those kids for making up cation will look like. Rather, pened under former Presi- the song. As if we are too the politics of education. dent George W. Bush. Can stupid to believe they Most of us are not naïve you imagine what the me- weren’t coached along the enough to think education is dia would have done with way? The American far left not, and never has been po- that? It is sad but true that News Briefs liticized. Yes, it is true that hypocrisy in America knows (Continued on Page 14) by Sal Giarratani

Photos by Yancey 2009 Mayor’s Column For about a year now, I always make it a point by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston to pick up City Councilor Charlie Yancey’s constituent newsletter. His latest August Yancey Recently, good news on the economy move to Boston with assistance from 2009 newsletter had only 16 pages but an has been in short supply. But this week, LifeTech Boston. Since launching impressive 44 photos of Charlie Yancey doing this I’m thrilled to share positive news that LifeTech Boston in 2004, we’ve helped or that. Summer is going, going, gone soon will help Boston and all of Massachusetts organizations with site location, financ- enough, surely the next issue will be large and rebound from the worst economic cli- ing, workforce development, and sector have even more Yancey photos. Just wait and see. mate in years. Two major developments outreach. The initiative provides a Top Justice Slams in the Life Sciences and biotechnology single point of contact among several Deval’s Plans on Rehab Facility industries mark the continuation of a entities in the industry. trend in Boston that will help our city Eutropics moved to the Boston The state’s top district court judge blasted Gov- climb from the depths of recession and University Medical Center area and will ernor Patrick on September 11 for plans to shut- carry forward with new technologies and continue to develop small molecule ter a Bridgewater substance abuse facility. Lynda robust economic growth. therapeutics for treatment of blood can- M. Connolly, chief justice of the state’s district First, the prestigious BIO Interna- cers originally created out of the Harvard courts told Patrick his November 6 Bridgewater tional Convention, the world’s largest Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer In- closure would force judges to ignore the law. “This gathering of the biotechnology industry, stitute and the Massachusetts Institute places judges in a highly undesirable position once again will be held in Boston in 2012. of Technology. Ginkgo Bio-works re- where their only alternatives appear to be to BIO 2007 was a huge success. Not only ceived a $150,000 loan from the disregard the requirements of (the state law),” did it shine a light on our thriving bio- LifeTech Innovation Fund that helped Connolly wrote in her September 3 letter to the technology industry, but it attracted the new synthetic biology startup locate governor. more than 20,000 attendees who pro- along the South Boston waterfront. Both The present law requires involuntary com- vided an economic boon to local hotels, are forward-looking businesses on the mitment for substance abuse in secure locked restaurants and businesses; early esti- cutting-edge of technology. facilities. If Bridgewater closes, those commit- mates predict an economic impact of These and other companies choose ted for treatment will end up in public health more than $30 million dollars from the Boston because of our vast resources department programs and not secure locked fa- event three years from now. This time that will help them grow. Between cilities. Boston will share in the revenue gen- students, hospitals, healthcare institu- ACORN Falling from erated from this event because the tions, and a thriving business com- Government Money Tree meals and hotel tax will bolster our bot- munity, no city beats Boston. In fact, the The US Senate has voted to block HUD grants tom line. Milken Institute confirmed this by once from going to ACORN, a community organization Also this week, two new Life Sciences again naming Boston the number one companies, Eutropics Pharmaceuticals (Continued on Page 13) and Ginkgo Bioworks, announced their (Continued on Page 13)

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THE EARLY CHRISTIAN CATACOMBS Christianity was born in diating out from the city. Judea and carried to Rome About twenty-five great cata- by St. Peter, St. Paul and combs were constructed at others. Their religion grew various locations near these out of the teachings of roads. It is estimated that Jesus Christ and his twelve the combined length of the Apostles. The shortest and tunnels in all of these cata- most simple explanation of combs was three hundred these teachings is that fifty miles, and that they they are composed of three contained about six million parts: 1. Rules of Christian deceased. Corridors were conduct; 2. Duties of Chris- generally about thirty inches tian leaders; and 3. Baptism. wide, with “loculi” (shelves) During the height of in tiers on both sides. These power in ancient Rome, underground cities of the Christian bands started dead were built from one to forming. They refused to five stories deep. The depth On Wednesday September 23, 2009 Pineda were on hand with Main Street board serve in the Roman army, never exceeded seventy feet Representatives from Sovereign Bank pre- members to accept the support. Anna and because they wor- because this would bring sented East Boston Main Streets with a DiMaria, President of East Boston Main shipped a God of their own, them below the volcanic check to support their efforts in improving Streets and Mike Moscone, Main Streets they refused to honor the crust and into the humid the community. board member thanked Sovereign Bank for emperor as one. They were clay. The stratum chosen for East Boston Main Streets received a grant their support. Special thanks to East also accused of starting a these underground laby- from its Corporate Buddy, Sovereign Bank. Boston branch employees, Lida Morales, fire which burned for about rinths was sufficiently hard Sovereign Bank has provided annual grants Christopher Stewart, Marlende St. Louis and six days, left more than a to support the weight from to East Boston Main Streets as part of its Ron Baker. The staff has volunteered many hundred thousand people above, yet soft enough to ex- commitment to community reinvestment. hours during the year to help beautify East homeless, and destroyed cavate the seemingly end- Managers Carolina Monney and Antonio Boston and promote local businesses. more than half of the city. less tunnels. The secrecy of Emperor Nero consequently their location was maxi- banned Christianity and mized by taking the exca- started the persecutions vated material from the which lasted for two hundred newly formed tunnels and Michael FLAHERTY and fifty years. packing it into the old and The hills of Rome are fully occupied ones. The dif- Sam YOON to TEAM UP mainly composed of a soft ficult chore of raising the rock of volcanic origin which debris to the surface and is called “tufa”. The pre- undoubtedly revealing their Christian Romans had very location was thus elimi- adequately developed the nated. Stairs, air shafts, and technique of excavating some light shafts were deep into this tufa to form built as the advantages of their “Caemetaria” (under- the terrain presented them- ground cemeteries) which selves. contained “Columbaria” (pi- The countryside around geonhole niches for the cre- pagan Rome was literally mated remains). undermined by these tun- The Christians who came nels. During the height of later were in quite a di- the Christian persecutions, lemma. They could not bury the catacombs which were their deceased within the not backfilled, housed as city walls because the law many of the living (in hid- did not permit it, and any ing) as they contained of kind of funeral service ei- the dead. The Catacombs of ther within or without the St. Callistus (Calixtus) and walls would expose them to those of St. Sebastian on the arrest and persecution. The Appian Way are probably the excavation work for the cata- most popular tourist attrac- combs was a necessary tions today. The bodies of function brought about by St. Peter and St. Paul were the geology of the area, their originally buried close to religious beliefs, and the so- the spot where they were cial attitudes of the party in martyred. Later they were power at that time. exhumed and hidden tempo- Boston Mayoral Candidate Michael F. Flaherty won the primary election in Boston on Outside the walls of an- rarily in the Catacombs of St. Tuesday September 22, 2009. Announcing an historic piece to Boston politics, Flaherty cient Rome, there were Sebastian. stated at a press conference on September 29th, “Sam Yoon, a colleague and a friend, about fifteen main roads ra- NEXT WEEK: The Basilica along with his impressive campaign, will partner with me as a running mate on a joint ticket. Because, together, we agree, Boston can’t wait four more years to change our city. Sam Yoon is not only endorsing our bid for Mayor, he will campaign alongside FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS us, as Boston’s future Deputy Mayor.”

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Vol. 113 - No. 40 Friday, October 2, 2009 The dedication of a bench on the Common in Winchester, Massachusetts in memory GUEST EDITORIAL of Barbara Tomasone was held on Thursday, September 17, 2009. In attendance were OBAMA / BAUCUS HEALTH PLAN approximately 200 people consisting of her family and all her friends and associates. LIKELY UNCONSTITUTIONAL She was honored for the many charitable by Edward P. Shallow works in Winchester, some of which were the Enka Society, The ABC House, St. Mary’s I have been reading about the latest gimmick the Church, where she was the coordinator of comrades are contemplating to impose on the Ameri- lectors for many years, The Jenks Senior can populace and that is the plan Senate Finance Center and the Mount Vernon House for Chairman Max Baucus is finally revealing to the Seniors. Father Richard Beaulieu presided Congress and the public. and gave the Blessing. The centerpiece of the Obama/Baucus plan is a Barbara was a graduate of Mary decree that everyone purchase heavily regulated Cliff Academy in Winchester and Boston health insurance policies, whether or not they suit State College. She was a certified instructor the Winchester Cooperative Bank and also their needs or budget. Families would face tax penal- in Japanese Bunka Embroidery for 29 years in the Public Library. The family would like ties as high as $3,800 a year for not complying, singles and won many blue ribbons for her artistry. to thank all those who participated in $950. There is currently a showing of her art in honoring this great woman. My contention was this plan cannot pass constitu- tional muster and required further research and as I am prone to do I turned to my trusted Wall Street Journal of 9/18 and there on the opinion page I found Daniel Toscano Joins Raymond Property Co. the answer to my contention, an article titled, “Man- Raymond Property Company, developers for New Chardon and New Sudbury streets. It is datory Insurance Is Unconstitutional” authored by the Government Center Garage redevel- considered an eyesore by many, blocking David B. Rifkin Jr. and Lee A. Casey, Washington based opment, announced that Daniel Toscano, an views and serving as a barrier between down- attorneys who served in the Department of Justice attorney and life-long North End resident, will town and the Bulfinch Triangle/West End. during the Ronald Reagan and George H. Bush join the development team to help reach out The proposed redevelopment plan includes administrations. I highlight the positions the authors to the North End community to gain neigh- demolition of the Garage and construction of put forth as proof of their contention. borhood feedback, to ensure that residents’ a new, more vibrant mixed-use 3.7 million Federal legislation requiring that every American questions are answered and their input is square foot project with office, retail, hotel, have health insurance is part of all the major health- heard. residential and parking components. The site care reform plans now being considered in Washing- “We look forward to working with Daniel has unparalleled access to all modes of trans- ton, such a mandate, however, would expand the and the North End in our continuing efforts portation — MBTA subway, bus and com- federal government’s authority over individual Ameri- on the project,” said Ted Raymond, Chairman muter rail, and major roadway networks. cans to an unprecedented degree. It is also profoundly of the Raymond Property Company. “The Gov- The redevelopment will create significant unconstitutional. ernment Center Garage is at the meeting benefits for the City and the Commonwealth The mandates justifications are cynical and pol- point of several neighborhoods and we have in terms of economic return, improved ur- itical. Making healthy young adults pay billions of long felt that the project is improved by an ban design, and sustainable smart growth. dollars in premiums into the national health-care open and active dialogue with residents of Economic benefits include the creation of market is the only way to fund universal coverage each neighborhood. The addition of Daniel new construction jobs and permanent jobs, without raising substantial new taxes. In effect, this to the team ensures that North End residents housing and jobs linkage payments and sig- mandate would be one more giant, cross-generations in particular have someone they know — in nificantly increased real estate taxes. The subsidy-imposed on generations who are already stuck fact someone who lives in the neighborhood project will also provide a completely new with the bill for federal government’s prior spending and who they see on the street every day — facility and off-street parking for the District sprees. Socialization of costs also happens to be an who can answer their questions from a North A-1 Police Station if the City of Boston parcels essential step towards the single payer, national Ender’s perspective and make certain that are included. health system, still stridently supported by the their voices are heard on the project.” Urban design benefits will spring from the president’s base. Toscano is an attorney in private practice removal of the existing garage, the opening The elephant in the room is the Constitution. As in the North End, who most recently served of Congress Street to the sky for the first time every civics class once taught, the federal government as Chief Legal Council for the Speaker of in 40 years, and the creation of new connec- is a government of limited, enumerated powers, the House of Representatives. In his long tions, view corridors and improved open space with the states retaining broad regulatory authority. tenure Toscano worked on constituent ser- for the neighborhood. As a smart growth de- As James Madison explained, Congress, in other vices and issues impacting the North End. velopment, the project’s close proximity to (Continued on Page 12) “I am excited to be working on this project,” public transportation will help reduce reli- said Daniel Toscano. “It is one that I think ance on private automobiles thereby reduc- will bring tremendous benefits and oppor- ing congestion and pollution. tunity to North End residents at a time RPC officially announced the winner of an when this type of economic investment international architectural competition, is badly needed. I will be reaching out to naming Cook + Fox Architects as the lead North End residents in the coming weeks. I architects of the development. 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Since 1948 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 2, 2009 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING OUT LOUD with Ben Doherty by Sal Giarratani President Obama vows to have applied to practice in gether with the purchase of How Does Flaherty Win on November 3rd? cut emissions even though Texas, a 57% increase, and foreclosures, they have pro- the changes are stalled in malpractice costs have vided the momentum in the The race for mayor of the Day Hicks took on Kevin Congress. China and India fallen 37%. A recent esti- market this year. Sales are City of Boston is not over and White, she won in Septem- have not signed on to any mate has put medical liabil- up nearly 14% from January, neither is Mayor Thomas M. ber but White kept on fight- carbon emission treaty be- ity costs @ $60 billion/year. but are still down 30% from Menino a shoo-in for an un- ing hard all the way to victory cause it would inhibit growth Medicare costs 47% of all four years ago. The market precedented fifth term as in November, 1967. In 1983, that is lifting millions of health care expenditures. would have to improve to mayor. In 1983, 4-term Bos- no one thought much of people from poverty. He With this clout, it negotiates around 5.1-6 million houses ton Mayor Kevin H. White Flynn betting their money on thinks they can do more up to 20% of doctor’s bill ex- per year. The U.S. median was seriously considering a a David Finnegan victory. without hindering growth, penses and 30% in hospital sales price was $177,000 off fifth term but after four However, in September of but conceded these changes fees leaving the rest to pri- 12.%5 from last year and terms at age 53, he decided that year, it was Flynn on would not be easy for any- vate insurance plans. A re- down 2.1% for the month. to hang it up and gracefully top, followed by Mel King and one. “It’s hard to do especially cent study showed that @ Senator Baucus wants to retired from office a winner finally the odds on favorite in the middle of a global re- $1,000 rise in health care pay doctors by their spe- in most folks eyes. Could Finnegan in a poor third. cession,” he says. The costs insurance led to a 3% de- cialty. Primary Care doctors Ray Flynn have beaten him Boston’s demographics has of a cap and trade bill are cline in the number of un- should get a reward of 10%. in 1983 is a question with- changed much since 1983 near $2,500 per household, insured. We need to slow Primary Care physicians out an answer. Who would and even more so since 1967 which is why Congress is down profits to insurance are the center of health have thought in 1979 when but what hasn’t changed is stalling on the bill. He may companies and allow intrast- care. They actually do the Kevin White held off a chal- the way to victory. A candi- require the EPA to regulate ate competition. Drug prices consultation with the pa- lenge from Joe Timilty that date must be a symbol of the carbon emissions in or- should be the same as other tient coordinating their care Ray Flynn would win the something. He must appear der to get Congress moving. countries. The paperwork and they don’t get paid for it mayor’s race four years as a strong leader. He must Of 1,376 doctors inter- should be reduced as the now. To qualify physicians later? have a vision for the future. viewed, most doctors say tort mounds of paperwork for both must work 60% as Primary City Councilor Michael F. He must have good people reform is key to getting a insurers and the govern- Care givers. Flaherty does remind me a working for him. He needs a slowing of medical costs. ment is an enormous ad- Oil prices edged up 13 bit of a younger Ray Flynn. message resounding every- First mentioned was insur- ministrative waste, that can cents to $66.02/bll., but slid Many thought Flynn was day that he is that leader ance reform (18%) and (2) add 20% to the costs. on Iranian nuclear con- nothing more than a reac- who can bring new hope reformed pharmaceuticals Home sales fell 2.7% to a cerns. Gold fell to $991.56/ tionary South Boston pol and inspiration to a city of (6%). Other suggestions in- seasonal adjustment of $5.1 oz., disappointing investors but he was far from that. He people struggling day after clude stopping use of defen- million in August, from who thought $1,000/oz., was always a populist at day. A candidate doesn’t sive medicine, allowing con- $5.24 million in July. The would be a support area. The heart. He was able as a have to have all the answers sumers to buy insurance, results surprised the stock stock market had moderate city councilor and later as or solutions but must be more preventive care, focus market who expected the losses on low volume, as all mayor to forge coalitions willing to seek both with on healthy lifestyle choices, pace of $5.35 million accord- four indexes closed lower. with unlikely partners in the help of all the citizenry. and reducing fraud and pa- ing to Thompson Reuters. The NASDAQ dropped 2% af- the name most often of so- Sorry for using the term tient responsibilities for The inventory of unsold ter missing estimates on cial justice. He was much “he” but we are talking costs of treatments. Medical homes fell to 3.5 million. earnings. Durable goods more cosmopolitan than lib- Menino and Flaherty this malpractice insurance at This means an 8.5% month missed analyst’s estimates, erals ever gave him credit year, eh??? $100,000-$250,000/year is supply at the current pace. and new home sales missed for during his career in Dollar for dollar, Menino expensive and force doctors The unknown is the $8,000 estimates. The University of elected office. has more dollars but dol- to add more useless tests tax credit for new home- Michigan sentiment Index Shortly after the Septem- lars don’t vote, people do. and diagnostic procedures. owners which expires on No- beat estimates as it was the ber 16 preliminary election, In it comes down Texas and Louisiana put vember 30th, and Congress is sole piece of good news and Ray Flynn correctly saw to the satisfaction level of a caps on malpractice cases getting pressure to extend it. beat expectations. what many didn’t see. Mayor broad base of voters. Menino and malpractice cases have First time homebuyers have It’s time to call your Menino picked up about 50 has been a good mayor but fallen by 91% in those purchased one in three financial advisor or call me percent of the 24 percent of is five terms at least one too states. 15,000 new doctors homes sold in August. To- at 617-261-7777. the electorate who bothered many? You can like Menino to turn out at the polls. The and think he’s done a good mayor’s machine turned out job but do you really want a A Few Phone Calls Get a US Senator Seat? its vote quite well. Flaherty mayor for life? Flaherty and Sam Yoon split the anti- needs to get his voters out by Sal Giarratani Menino vote in two with in his strong areas and The appointment of Wash- Commonwealth. Apparently, shown the whole process to Flaherty getting 24 percent he needs to make dents ington insider Paul Kirk as a few phone calls by a few date as being purely politi- to Yoon’s 21 percent. Can a into Menino strongholds. I the interim U.S. senator by Kennedys can work political cal and his action on Sep- pol who only received a quar- predict this election is with- Governor Deval Patrick is an magic. tember 24 makes every leg- ter of the prelim vote actu- in four percentage points. insult to every citizen of the The governor’s action has islator up on Beacon Hill who ally win in November? I The race is still open wider voted for the interim sena- think he can. Apparently, than most believe from the tor to look like a bunch of Ray Flynn also holds this September vote. This is omp olution, Inc. idiots. view. He was quoted the Flaherty’s race to win or C S It was assumed that the morning after the Septem- lose. He needs to get going Internet Service A/V & IT Services clear choice by Bay Staters ber election as saying, “It is gangbusters from here on 1041 Saratoga Street (Orient Heights) East Boston for the interim US senator a whole new race and it will out. 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THE HARBOR BOYS by Hugo Hamilton 263 Pages • Hard Cover • Published by Harper Collins The following quote de- mans had trying to qualify for scribes the agony and the jobs, especially those with a gist of the story that author, Nazi past. “Sometimes the Hugo Hamilton, foretells as difficulty for the tribunal was a young lad while living in to choose between patrio- Dublin, Ireland. “I am the tism and Nazism.” There son of a German mother who were times when young was shamed in front of the Hugo felt he should suffer world, and the son of an too because of his German Irishman who is refusing to ancestry. surrender to the British.” Hamilton writes the follow- Hamilton is living through ing, revealing the atrocities a dreadful time in Ireland- that were worsening in the 1960’s. A time when it Northern Ireland: “Intern- appears that the world is on ment without trial. Torture fire. Nightmares ruled the in police stations. Soldiers people’s lives. Nonetheless, killed in roadside bombs. he was following his UDR men assassinated on grandfather’s steps, John their farms as they went out Hamilton, working on fish- to milk the cows. A mother ing boats. of six children murdered Young Hugo was always at for helping a wounded odds with his father. For ex- soldier.” Italian Center of New York – ample, his father who was a The serious thinking in qualified engineer, built a the harbor region was that Boston Office Presents a decent music center where the turmoil happening in he played his favorite music, Northern Ireland was like Series of Events German classics and Irish Vietnam, far away. But, of music that included the fa- course, that wasn’t true. The MARGHERITA To register please e-mail mous Irish tenor, John protestation was happening The Italian Center of New [email protected] McCormack. Hugo unbe- in the harbor region too, be- York City North End Boston The Sheltered Foreign knownst to his father would tween one of Hugo’s friends Office and The Region of Language Approach is a cus- play Beatle’s music, in his Hugo Hamilton author of who was Catholic and an- Calabria will present the play tomized program tailored to father’s music center. An- The Harbor Boys. other who was Protestant. Margherita By Anthony E. teaching foreign language other contention was no one speaks. Then there’s, Banjo, I always wondered why Gallo and Directed by Roland specifically for adults. This was to speak English in the who hums the same tune, to Ireland remained neutral Branford Gomez on October approach is based on various Hamilton household. Every- name a few. during WWII. Author Hugo 25, 2009, 1PM-5PM at the research (Cumming and Harvard Club day Hugo would go down to I wonder if, at times, au- Hamilton candidly and intel- . (Free admis- Krashen) that indicates that the harbor to mix with the thor Hamilton is using his ligently presents valid sion) This event is part of a adult learners benefit from series beginning with “Italy using visual as well as Harbor boys and speak En- mixed heritage, German points. First of all it was and the Holocaust: The auditory materials when glish in defiance. mother and Irish father, as Eamon De Valera, head of Calabria Connection” learning a new language. It was a time that anyone the reason for his victimiza- state who, “… kept Ireland Margherita Sarfatti and Mr. Trifiletti will be using or anything German was tion by his peers. Perhaps it neutral and made sure that Benito Mussolini, former his own text, which he and frowned on. Hugo was em- was his single-mindedness the Irish people would not be lovers, meet after a three- his wife Dr. Maria Lombardo barrassed to let anyone that led to his being uncoop- dragged into the war on the year separation. The play have developed and has pre- know his mother was erative at home as well as side of the British or the takes place during a three- pared his own teaching German. Hugo has an unfor- in school. Germans, for the Allies or day encounter in 1939. materials. tunate altercation with a The following quote is in- the Nazis. The Irish had just Margherita is trying to leave fireman and decides to go dicative of author Hugo liberated themselves from the country when a myste- THE STATUS OF THE underground like the Jews Hamilton’s intelligence as the British and they didn’t rious man wearing a mask ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN did in Germany. His father he studies a painting. “It want to get into another war. arrives. He is her former THE UNITED STATES compares his It was somebody lover, Benito Mussolini. Presentation will include son’s action else’s fight, and They spar back and forth, an overview of the United to the Irish, who First of all it was Eamon De Valera, we should keep and then we immediately States Department of Educa- went under- head of state who, out of it.” learn that there is a love tion proposal writing, sub- ground, causing “…kept Ireland neutral and made Gearoid who hate relationship, with more mission and grant adminis- them to lose was the head of hate than love on Margher- tration and status of the Ital- their Irish lan- sure that the Irish people would not the Ressurection ita’s part. A number of bi- ian language within the guage. He be- be dragged into the war on the in Ireland who, zarre incidents follow. She United States Department of lieves speaking “… was going side of the British or the Germans, is well aware of what he Education. English is like around the coun- wants — the 1300 letters Presenter: Mr. Robert giving up. He for the Allies or the Nazis. try, telling sol- he has sent her during Trifiletti retired from the states, eventu- diers in the their 25-year affair. He U.S. Department of Educa- ally the Irish lan- Irish army that knows she wants out of the tion Foreign Language Divi- guage will be spoken once made me understand the when the Germans arrived, country and he does play sion, Washington, D.C. again throughout Ireland. power of the artist, the se- they should not resist but with her mind. (2008) and the Washington Hugo Hamilton lists the crets they carry in their join in with them. Accord- Post Company. Mr. Trifiletti names of the Harbor boys, heads and the way they can ing to Gearoid and his BEGINNING ITALIAN FOR was born in Sicily, Italy, which brought me back to slow a moment in life to a followers in Aiseri (Res- ADULTS UTILIZING THE graduated from Ohio State my early days in East Bos- standstill.” He goes on and surection), the Nazis would SHELTERED APPROACH University and received his ton with my glorious friends. muses. “I thought of the unite Ireland, and put an From 11:00 AM– 12:00 noon MA from Kent State Univer- Joe Roberto, drummer and Enola Gay in mid-air.” His end to British imperialism Class size limited to 20 sity and the University of entrepreneur, Joe Sciortino, thoughts reveal the similari- for good.” Class begins Wednesday Americas in Mexico City, hero and banker, Guido ties he sees about the dev- Hugo’s father always advo- October 14 Mexico. Mr. Trifiletti taught Pomodoro, handsome and astation occurring in North- cated and truly believed Seven weeks school in Ohio, Florence, artistic, Angelo Salvaggio, ern Ireland and Vietnam. that Ireland will be a total Tuition: $50.00. The Italy, Madrid, Spain and neatness personified, Vin- His writings make you country including Northern $50.00 will be contributed to Mexico City, Mexico. cent Dentino, Marine hero, pause and wonder, where Ireland someday. One com- Rosie’s Place a sanctuary for Where: 317 Hanover St., Louis Sciortino, leading are we heading? ponent of this projection is poor and homeless women. Second Floor, Boston musician and Martin Pan- He tells how his German the people in Ireland must Tax deductible Session: 10:00 AM to dolfo, the quiet one. Sad to mother, who was an edu- speak Irish not English. Where: 317 Hanover St., 11:30AM say they are all gone, how- cated woman, obtained a Frankly, I admit that I was Second Floor, Boston Date: Friday, October 30th ever, never to be forgotten. well paying job after the war struck by the intellectual Getting back to the Harbor ended. She took notes for a quality which Hamilton’s boys, Packer, Hugo’s best tribunal, held in court, re- memoir reveals. I feel de- For events going on in Massachusetts this FALL, friend, lists the gang’s garding Germans applying spite the wanderings and visit the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism names by some personal fea- for jobs, which was headed the psychological mishmash ture. The Abbreviator, who by an American officer. She the book is compelling and Website at www.massvacation.com. drops vital words as he witnessed the difficulty Ger- informative. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 2, 2009 FLAHERTY HOLDS FUNDRAISER at Anthony’s Pier 4 Res Publica On Thursday, September by David Trumbull 24th, 2009 Michael Flaherty held a very successful fund- Right to Petition the Government Under Assault raiser at Anthony’s Pier 4 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of in South Boston. Among the religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging financial supporters and the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people friends was former Boston peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a Mayor Ray Flynn who intro- redress of grievances. duced Michael Flaherty to — First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution the standing room only There it is, in black and est goals of his Administra- crowd. white. There are but three tion. Bad lobbyists, i.e., those Michael delivered a mov- professions that enjoy spe- who oppose Obama’s radical ing speech thanking all cific protection by the U.S. agenda, are a baleful influ- those who helped him win Constitution — clergy, jour- ence in Washington. This is one of the two seats in the nalist, and lobbyists. It directly contrary to the Con- primary election. Flaherty couldn’t be plainer. The sort stitution’s broad protection said, “We Can’t Wait” of free Republic that the of all lobbyists. The idea that another four years to have founders sought, that we the right to speak your mind Boston Mayoral Candidate Michael Flaherty, with wife the “Courage to Change” were all taught in school is to elected and appointed of- Laureen Flaherty, Cathy Flynn and former Boston Mayor, Boston.” the best frame of govern- ficials is contingent on you Ray Flynn. ment the world has known, agreeing with the President, and which guarantees to which is what Mr. Obama every American citizen free- is decreeing by Executive Saint Theresa of Lisieux dom of conscience to wor- Order, is an outrage. by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari ship or not as he sees fit, My Washington work of a Saint Theresa of Lisieux, as a child approaches a par- freedom to discuss ideas lobbying kind falls short of known also as Saint Theresa ent, with open arms and a even if they be out of favor the requirement to register, of the Child Jesus, remains profound trust. with the ruling majority, and so this new policy will not one of the most popular In her autobiography,” freedom to speak or write to force me off the advisory saints of recent times. Marie Story of a Soul”, written un- elected officials and tell committee where I serve at Frances Theresa Martin der obedience, she gives an them what we think de- appointment by the Secre- was born on January 2nd, account of her eleven years pends on those three free- tary of Commerce and U.S. 1873 in Alencon, France, the of religious life. God rejoices doms secured by the First Trade Representative. How- daughter of Blessed Louis more in what He can do in a Amendment. ever, it will force many of Martin, a watchmaker, and soul humbly resigned to its Sadly, President Obama my colleagues off. And who Blessed Marie-Zélie Guérin, poverty than in the creation doesn’t see it that way. Last will be harmed? Small com- a lacemaker. They had nine of millions of suns and the week Norm Eisen, special panies and associations typi- children of whom only five vast stretch of the heavens, counsel to the president for cally have but one person daughters survived to adult- is a wonderful passage from ethics and government reform with the specialized skills hood: Marie, Pauline, her book that gives insight posted on the White House needed to advise the govern- Léonie, Céline and Thérèse. into her spirituality blog “the next step in the ment. Some of the smaller Both her parents were Thérèse’s final years were President’s efforts to reduce ones have no in-house ex- very religious. Zélie died of marked by a steady decline the influence of special pertise and rely on a lobby- breast cancer in 1877 when in her health that she bore interests in Washington.” ist. Big corporations have big Thérèse was only four years Love is repaid by love alone.” resolutely and without White House informed ex- staffs and can easily comply old, shortly after, her father Love of God as a Father, complaint. On the morning ecutive agencies and de- with the new White House sold the family lace busi- expressed in childlike sim- of Good Friday, 1896, she be- partments that lobbyists policy. This new Obama ness and moved to Lisieux plicity and trust, and a deep gan bleeding at the mouth should not be appointed to policy is a boon to big busi- in the Calvados region of understanding of the mys- due to her tuberculosis agency advisory boards and ness under the guise of Normandy where Zélie’s tery of the cross were the which had taken a turn for commissions. reform. brother Isidore Guérin, a basic principles of her “Little the worse. In July 1897 she That White House an- It will also likely result in pharmacist, lived with his Way” which is an image that was moved to the monastery nouncement went on to say: lobbyists tweaking their wife and two daughters. tries to capture her under- infirmary, where she died on “The President recognizes time in order to just barely Thérèse studied at the standing of being a disciple September 30, 1897, at age that some lobbyists advocate avoid needing to register Benedictine Abbey of of Jesus Christ, of seeking 24. “She is buried at the for public interest goals with the result that there Lisieux. When she was nine holiness of life in the ordi- Basilica of St. Thérèse in shared by this Administra- will be less, not more, years old, her sister Pauline, nary and the everyday. St Lisieux tion. Nevertheless, the Pres- tranparency in the system. who had acted as a “second Therese based “her little ident made a commitment David Trumbull is the mother” to her, entered the way” on two fundamental PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN: to the American people to chairman of the Boston Ward Carmelite monastery at convictions: (1) God shows (Say this prayer 3 days in a row reduce the influence of lob- Three Republican Committee. and your prayers will be answered) byists in Washington …” Boston’s Ward Three includes Lisieux. Thérèse was devas- love by mercy and forgive- O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, tated. She tried also to en- ness, and (2) she could not splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, There it is: to President the North End, West End, part ter the convent, but was told be “perfect” in following the Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. O Star of Obama there are two types of Beacon Hill, downtown, the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother. of lobbyist. Good lobbyists ad- waterfront, Chinatown, and she was too young. At 14, her Lord. St. Therese believed O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and sister Marie entered the that the people of her time Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my vocate for the public inter- part of the South End. heart to succor me in this my necessity (make request). same Carmelite monastery; lived in too great a fear of There are none who can withstand your power. O show Thérèse once again at- God’s judgment. The fear here you are my mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, tempted to join the order, but was stifling and did not al- pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times), Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank NORTH END was not accepted because of low people to experience the you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen her youth. 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EAST BOSTON NORTH END A Family Service Affiliate of AFFS/Service Corp. Int’l 24 Porter Street 306 Hanover Street Your Ad Could Go Here 206 Winter St. • Fall River, MA 02720 For information about advertising in Tel. 617.567.9850 Tel. 617.742.0800 508-676-2454 the Post-Gazette, call 617-227-8929. POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 2, 2009 Page 7 Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It ‘FOUR VOYAGES’ Congratula- office) and now Barack live a life of luxury. The Christopher Columbus Made to the Americas tions to Boston Obama. The article reflects Obamas throw lavish parties In commemoration of City Council- on the subprime mortgage on a regular basis at the Italian October Heritage lor Sal LaMat- collapse that caused the bad White House for their social- Month, Mr. Dominic Avellani tina who swept economy that was created ist friends. These parties (certified history teacher) the primaries with a land- by the failure of capitalism. include flying in Kobe beef will make a presentation on slide win. Obviously voters The subprime mortgage col- from Japan which costs over the ‘Four Voyages’ Christo- are pleased with the lapse started when banks $100.00 dollars per pound. pher Columbus made to the Councillor’s performance as were forced to give loans to Michelle wears designer Americas. Everyone is wel- their elected official, and it people who could not afford clothes to these parties come to attend on Thursday, showed in the ballot box. Mr. to pay them back. This is which cost thousands of dol- October 3, 2009 at 10:00 AM LaMattina is a hard worker, socialism, not capitalism. lars. These exorbitant par- and on Saturday, October 8, and handles his job profes- The article explains that ties cost taxpayers millions 2009 at 7 PM at the East sionally. LaMattina is very while everyone wants to help of dollars. Yes, socialism is Boston Adult Ed. Center at popular with his constitu- the poor, socialism does not great, for the socialist gov- 119 London Street, East ents ... It will be Menino vs work to accomplish that. ernment rulers, not for us! Boston, (next to Sumner Flaherty in the November Barack Obama and the Please pay attention to the Tunnel) Telephone number election. Flaherty and Sam Democrats have not yet im- above message as it is only Dominic Avellani is 617-567-7873. Yoon, former mayoral candi- posed full blown socialism, getting worse, not better. I date have teamed up to cam- but they are coming close. can’t seem to recognize paign against the Menino Socialism makes 99 percent America any longer. It’s be- “machine”. The incumbent of the citizens poor while the come a foreign land. Citi- Harvest Festival Mayor Menino and his pow- 1 percent socialist govern- zens wake up and smell the erful Menino machine may ment rulers are rich and live roses. Act now, sign peti- AT BELLE ISLE PARK, EAST BOSTON have a fight till the end if in luxury. Yes, socialism tions against the Obama- Sunday, October 4th from 1-3PM Flaherty is able to close the works for the rulers, but not care health plan and all fu- one and a half percent gap for the citizens. Obama and ture socialist programs he Enjoy horse drawn hayrides, pumpkin decorating, live ani- SUN, LIGHT, WATER,from the FLOWERS primary with the the Democrats know this, tries to introduce. Let your mals from Teacher Creatures, Limina Supraphonic help of McCrea and Yoon sup- but they don’t care about the senators and congressmen, blues band, Dr. Joe Buttner from Sale State and his crab porters. Critics of the incum- citizens, they care about know how you feel. Let’s put touch tank, Andrew Jay from Massachusetts Oyster Project, ~bent Works predict this by election Rosettathemselves Nasisi gaining perma- an end to socialism, before Mike Oliver’s return as storyteller, BNAN’s Candice Cook won’t be a walk in the park nent power and a life of it becomes full blown! ... makes pine cone bird feeders with peanut butter and bird for him despite his political luxury. Because of Barack October is Italian Hertiage seed. influence in city hall! ... An Obama and the Democrat’s Month in Massachusetts. Park entrance is located on Bennington St., across from Suf- article by the U.S. Citizens socialist policies, millions of Celebrate the month with folk Downs T station. Association that recently ap- Americans have lost their the many events sponsored This event is free. peared in one of the news- jobs and have taken large this month, including a papers was an impressive pay cuts. Thousands of com- photo exhibit and reception piece of information. It panies have gone out of busi- with Valentina Opezzo, an L’Arte Della Danza Ieri, names and exposes the poli- ness or are going through artist from Casale Moferrato, ticians that caused the bad bankruptcy. Millions of Italy. The event is sponsored economy. According to the Americans have lost most of by Italia Unita and will take Oggi e Domani article it all began with their retirement savings place on October 29th at Dance of Past, Present and Future Jimmy Carter, and contin- and most of their wealth due the Atlantic Works Building, Get ready to experience an exciting show displaying a ued with Bill Clinton, Janet to investment losses. While 80 Border Street, East Bos- cultural view of Italian Region Dances by different chore- Reno, Franklin Raines, Obama preaches like a ton. For more info call 617- ographers from the United States and Italy! Chris Dodd, Barney Frank preacher what is best for 561-3201 or visit www.italia Featuring Performing Groups from Sicily: Antiche (who should be thrown out of America, he, and Michelle unita.org. Till next time! Tradizioni Popolari, from New York: Actano Company and from Boston: Stajez Dance Company The North End Branch Library to Host The event takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7PM at the Chevalier Theater, 30 Forest St., Medford, MA. AUTHOR APPEARANCE AND BOOK SIGNING PROGRAM For more info, www.fedsicilianamass.com. On Saturday, October 17th at noon, Alex and assisted in planning for local organiza- Goldfeld, author of the book: The North End: tions, including the Nichols House Museum, ITALIAN POP STAR A Brief History of Boston’s Oldest Neigh- the First Church in Roxbury and the Vilna borhood will give a slide/lecture talk Shut. His book, The North End: A Brief His- TIZIANO FERRO entitled: “The North End Colonial Contro- tory of Boston’s Oldest Neighborhood was re- versies” at the North End Branch Library, leased in June 2009. Alex holds a Master of Wows Foxwoods MGM 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA. Arts in History from UMass Boston and lives On Sunday, September 20, Alex believes that American history can with his family in the North End. 2009, Tiziano Ferro, a na- be more clearly understood by studying the Copies of the book will be on hand for pur- tive of Latina, Italy, per- nearly 400-year-old capital of Massachu- chase and signing. A reception will accom- formed at the MGM Grand setts. Alex has served as Director of Opera- pany the program. Theater at Foxwoods as tions at Boston’s Museum of African Ameri- For further information, please call (617) part of his North American can History. He has also conducted research 227-8135. tour. Tiziano performed songs from his new album, The Consulate General of Italy Requests Your Company at the Opening of Alla mia età, as well as songs from his other cd’s, spanning his young career. SUN, LIGHT, WATER, FLOWERS His show was full of energy Works by Rosetta Nasisi and the audience was en- gaged during the 2 hour mystery of the human body in all types of performance. settings. The choice of three figures, in a (Photo by Stephen Jones) divided background, comes from her recol- lection of solitude and peace that hung in the air while women waited for their loved ones to return from the sea, during the long summers in Sicily. Sun, Light, Water, Flowers are symbols of joy and fun that are the basics of her life. LUCIA The deliberate abstraction of her style evokes R I S T O R A N T E & B A R the mystery and beauty of the places, and the emotional response it extends to the Traditional viewer, allowing him or her to imaginatively Italian Cuisine Rosetta Nasisi is a native of Italy with ex- enter and complete the scenes. In addition, tended academic training and teaching ex- Rosetta teaches art and Italian. perience here and abroad. Rosetta began her Her work has won numerous awards in Donato Frattaroli formal studies in Italy at Messina Univer- both Europe and the United States and is sity and the Florence Academy of Art for included in many private collections around 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 realismo and old Masters. Later in New York the world. City she studied with Frank Mason, Robert Reception: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 617.367.2353 E. Hale, John Harvard Sanden, and Emily from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Consulate Gen- Schultz at the Art Student’s League. At SUNY eral of Italy, 600 Atlantic Avenue (Federal — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — Binghamton N.Y. she majored in Reserve Building) – 17th Floor, Boston. printmaking. The exhibition will continue through Private dining rooms for any occasion In this body of work Rosetta has chosen to November 18, 2009. paint the scenes with broad strokes on top of Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – [email protected] beautiful flat backgrounds. She has always 12:00 PM. Thursday, 2:00-4:00 PM. been driven to feelings and rhythm with a RSVP: 617-722-9201/02/03 Email: www.luciaboston.com particular appreciation for the strength and [email protected] Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 2, 2009

U.S. Tributes to - Mario Andretti’s Italian-American Christopher Columbus Italian American Facts drawl and legend- - Boston has the oldest statue of ary coolness be- Columbus. It was raised in 1849 (circa) hind the wheel and believed to be sponsored by Marquis Italian Heritage Month hid a fierce com- Niccolo Reggio, an Italian businessman petitive spirit. It and consul in Boston for the Papal by Ray Barron is possible that States, Spain, and the kingdoms of each month to a person in great finan- - A concrete symbol of American no other driver Sardinia and of the Two Sicilies. It stands cial need whose surgery goes beyond pure democracy, the Capitol Building bears in the history of in Louisburg Square. cosmetics. Launched some years ago, the imprint of Italian talent. Between motor racing has - The largest and most imposing Dr. Bonaldi’s patients have included 1855 and 1870, the Italian artist, had as much suc- monument to Columbus stands in New children with ear deformities and adults Constantino Brumidi decorated its cess while simul- York City’s Columbus Circle at 59th with facial scars. interior dome, corridors, and the Mario Andretti taneously having Street. The 14-foot marble statue of Italian American Business Leaders President’s Room where Lincoln signed to put out as much effort for that suc- Columbus rests on a granite column 61 and Entrepreneurs the Emancipation Proclamation. cess. Andretti’s physical and mental feet high (total: 75 feet). It was erected - When Prohibition was lifted in 1933, - The words in the Declaration makeup were perfectly suited, as per- in 1892 from contributions by Italian brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo took of Independence, “All men are cre- haps no other driver’s has been, to the Americans across the country, led by their entire savings of about $5,000, and ated equal” was suggested to Thomas demands of racing. Through all those the Italian American newspaper, Il began producing wine from the vineyards Jefferson by Filippo Mazzei, a Tuscan years and all those trials Andretti was Progresso. their father had owned in California. physician, businessman, pamphleteer never petulant, juvenile or devious, Italian American Women They made a profit of $34,000 in their and Jefferson’s friend and neighbor. which is a great deal more than can be - Major Marie Rossi was one of the first year of business and helped launch Mazzei’s original words were “All men said for a lot of other top rank drivers in first US women California’s wine industry. Today more are by nature equally free and the Grand Prix pressure cooker. Sure he soldiers to par- wineries in the U.S. are owned by Italian independent.” could lose his temper on occasion. Mak- ticipate in an Americans. - Two of the original signers of the ing your living at 170 mph will cause that. air assault into - Mr. Coffee, the best-selling coffee Declaration of Independence were of But his behavior was invariably a credit enemy territory, maker in the world, was invented by Italian origin: William Paca and Caesar to his profession. she was killed Vince Marotta, who also invented the Rodney. Paca was one of the first Italian Americans in Entertainment when the Chi- paper coffee filter and developed a better senators in the Maryland state - Sylvester nook helicopter way to extract oil from coffee beans. Since legislature, governor of Maryland (1782 Stallone with that she was pi- 1972, more than 50 million Mr. Coffees to 1785) and a major general during the a pregnant wife loting crashed on have been sold. An estimated 10 billion Revolutionary War. Rodney of Delaware, and only $100 March 1, 1991. Mr. Coffee paper filters are sold annually. descended from the Adelmare family in in the bank, Marie Rossi A native of - Robert Mondavi, the Italian Ameri- Treviso, is most remembered for his wrote the script Oradell, New Jersey, she served as a can vintner who put California wines on courageous ride to Philadelphia in July for Rocky in pilot with the 101st Airborne Division a par with European wines, died at age 1776. Though sick with cancer, he rode three and a and led a squadron of Chinook helicop- 94. He introduced Napa Valley wineries through thunder and rain to arrive just half days. The ters 50 miles inside during opera- to European wine-making techniques in time to vote for independence. Sylvester Stallone screenplay tion Desert Storm on February 24, 1991, when he founded his namesake winery - Onorio Razzolini was the first found a buyer, ferrying fuel and ammunition during the in 1966 at age 52 and built his business Italian American ever to hold public office. but Stallone, age 30, refused to sign the very first hours of the ground assault. to a $500 million-a-year operation. Con- He was the U.S. Armourer and Keeper of contract unless he was allowed to play She was buried in Section 8 of Arlington stellation Brands, the world’s largest Stores in Maryland between 1732 and the lead. The film received an Oscar for National Cemetery on March 11, 1991. wine company, bought it for $1.35 bil- 1747, a duty which essentially put him Best Picture in 1976. Stallone is one of Truly this young woman was a heroine! lion in 2004. Mondavi was born in Min- in charge of defense for the Colony of the highest-paid actors of all time. - The first American singer to perform nesota to penniless Italian immigrants. Maryland. - Joseph Barbera, the man behind at New York’s famed Metropolitan Opera - Mr. Peanut and the Planters Peanut - In 1837, John Phinizy, the son of Tom and Jerry, Yogi Bear, The Flintstones, House without European training was Company were created by Italian an Italian immigrant named Ferdinando The Jetsons, The Smurfs and Scooby-Doo, Rosa Ponselle. Born Rosa Ponzillo in immigrants Amedeo Obici and Mario Finizzi, became the first Italian American director, producer, and co-founder of Connecticut, “the Cinderella of Opera,” Peruzzi in 1887 in Pennsylvania. By mayor of an American city: Augusta, Hanna-Barbera Film Studios. A banker made her debut at the Met in 1918 when 1930, the partners had four huge Georgia. In 1880, Anthony Ghio was and free-lance cartoonist, he met Bill she was 21 in Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, factories, and raked in over $12 million elected mayor of Texarkana, Texas, Hanna at MGM in 1937. The team cre- opposite Enrico Caruso after being annually. where he later opened the town’s first ated Puss Gets the Boots, which was discovered in vaudeville. She played over Italian Americans in opera house. nominated for an Oscar and inspired the 20 roles in her 19-year career at the Met, U.S. Military History - The first woman to run for national Tom and Jerry cartoons. In 1957 they retiring in 1936 to marry and teach. She - Bancroft Gerardi was the first office was Geraldine Ferraro, who was started their own animation studio and died in 1981 at age 83. Italian American to attain the rank of the Democratic candidate for vice went on to win seven Oscars during their - Celeste Lizio, who came to America U.S. Admiral. He and Louis Sartori were president in 1984. Mrs. Ferraro also long collaboration. during the 1930s and opened a U.S. naval commodores during the U.S.- served in Congress, representing a - Lawrence Peter restaurant with her husband in Chicago, Mexican War. district in Queens, New York, from 1979 “Yogi” Berra - born founded Mama Celeste’s Pizza, a line of - The first Italian American to receive to 1985. May 12, 1925 in a frozen Italian foods that she later sold the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor - Charles Joseph Bonaparte founded primarily Italian to Quaker Oats. was Luigi Palma di Cesnola, a Union the Federal Bureau of Investigation in neighborhood of Italian Americans in general in the Civil War, who later 1908, built the U.S. Navy into one of St. Louis, Missouri Science and Medicine became the first director of the the strongest in the world and was the called “The Hill”, - In 1849, twenty-seven years before Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York first Italian American appointed to a Berra was the son of Alexander Graham Bell announced that City. cabinet position, serving as Secretary of Pietro and Paulina he invented the telephone, Antonio - Four-star General Anthony Zinni, the Navy and later as U.S. Attorney Berra, immigrants Meucci invented the ‘teletrofono” in his a veteran Marine and the son of Italian General during Theodore Roosevelt’s from Italy. A former native Florence and emigrated to immigrants, commanded Operation administration. Major League Base- “Yogi” Berra America the following year. Meucci Desert Fox, the U.S. bombing of Iraq in Italian Americans in Sports ball player and manager. He played al- attempted to secure a U.S. patent, but 1998. It was the largest U.S. offensive - Rocky Marciano is the only most his entire career for the New York could not afford the patent fees. He died since the Gulf War in 1991. A highly undefeated heavyweight boxing Yankees and was elected to the base- in 1899, never recognized for his decorated officer, he is Commander-in- champion in history. He retired in 1956 ball Hall of Fame in 1972. Arguably the invention. Chief of the U.S. Central Command. with a 49-0 record that counted most beloved baseball player since - Albert Sacco, Italian Americans in Politics 43 knockouts. Marciano won the Babe Ruth, Berra was one of only four Jr., the chairman - Rudolph Will- Heavyweight Crown in Philadelphia in players to be named the Most Valuable of the chemistry iam Louis “Rudy” 1952 and defended his title six times Player of the American League three department at Giuliani - served before retiring. He was elected to the times, and one of only six managers to Worcester Poly- two terms as Mayor Boxing Hall of Fame in 1959 and died in lead both American and National League technic Institute of , a plane crash ten years later, the day teams to the World Series. in Massachusetts, and was credited before his 46th birthday. His real name - Jerry Colangelo, an astute judge of flew to the moon with initiating im- was Rocco Marchegiano. basketball talent, has guided the Phoe- in 1995 on the provements in the - Boxing manager Angelo Dundee, nix Suns to prominence in the NBA for Shuttle Columbia. city’s quality of life born Angelo Merena, Jr., in 1921, trained more than three decades. He became - Giuseppe with a reduction in and managed fifteen world champions, Rudy Giuliani their first general manager in 1968 at Attardi, M.D., a crime. He ran for including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray age 28, making him the youngest gen- groundbreaking Albert Sacco, Jr. the United States Senate in 2000 but Leonard, and Jimmy Ellis. eral manager in sports. A native of Chi- geneticist, died at withdrew due to being diagnosed with - In hockey, brothers Phil and Tony cago Heights, Illinois, he also helped age 84. His research into DNA has prostate cancer and to revelations Esposito have set records. Phil once form Phoenix’s major league baseball shown how mutations can lead to dis- about his personal life. Giuliani gained scored 76 netted goals in a single team, the Diamondbacks. ease but also to longer life. Dr. Attardi international attention during and af- season. He played for the Chicago Italian Americans Beyond the Call was born in Sicily in 1923, immigrated ter the September 11, 2001 attacks on Blackhawks, Boston Bruins and New - Rev. Al Mascherino, 59, renovated to the U.S. in 1959 and became a citizen the World Trade Center. In 2001, Time York Rangers for 18 years before retir- a hundred-year-old chapel near in 1974. Magazine named him “Person of the ing in 1981 and in 1984, was inducted Shanksville, PA, adding a 40-foot bell - Vincent R. Ciccone secured over Year” and he received an honorary into the Hockey Hall of Fame. A five-time tower to commemorate the sacrifice of 20 patents beginning in the 1930s knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in winner of the Art Ross trophy as the the 40 passengers and crew of Flight 93 for techniques that contributed to the 2002. Giuliani ran for the Republican NHL’s top scorer, Esposito was general that crashed near the chapel on mass production of penicillin and Party nomination in the 2008 United manager of the New York Rangers. Tony September 11, 2001. Father Mascherino revolutionized the way medicine is States presidential election. became one of the greatest goal- got help from local contractors after combined with hard candy. His method - Neapolitan immigrant Attilio tenders of all time. A 15-year veteran buying and initiating work on the build- is widely used in the production of cough Piccirilli and his five brothers carved with the Chicago Blackhawks, he was ing himself. Now a non-denominational drops. the statue of Lincoln for The Lincoln nicknamed “Tony O” for his 76 shut- memorial chapel, it is called appropri- - Louis Bonaldi, M.D., a plastic and Memorial, which they began in 1911 and outs. Voted National League All Star a ately, “Thunder on the Mountain.” reconstructive surgeon in Reno, NV, completed in 1922. It is 19 feet high and record ten times, Esposito saw his founded New Beginnings, a program that made of 28 blocks of marble, carefully number 35 retired by the Blackhawks in (Taken in part from NIAF & the offered one free reconstructive surgery fitted together. 1988. Sons of Italy Foundation) POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 2, 2009 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Master of Ceremonies Jordan Rich, left, welcomes Joyce and Jay Fournier to the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame Third Annual “Gala Awards Ceremony and Luncheon.” Dick Flavin, left, with Joyce and Ron Della John Bassett, left, and Frank Avruch. (Photo © Hilda M. Morrill) Chiesa. (Photo © Hilda M. Morrill) (Photo © Hilda M. Morrill)

On September 16, the Mas- Higginson Ballroom, conclud- working in clubs. The tough try have packed concert ven- sachusetts Broadcasters Hall ing with a cocktail reception six-shows-a-week schedule ues from The Greek Theater of Fame sponsored a “Gala with the artists. For ticket was a valuable training in to New York’s Awards Ceremony and Lun- information call 857-222- ground and, in large part, rea- Radio City Music Hall, The cheon” hosted by WBZ 1030’s TCMF (8263), or email son for her success today. Gershwin Theater, The Pal- Jordan Rich at the Dedham [email protected]. “Back then no one knew me ace Theater and four sold-out Hilton Hotel. The Terezín Chamber Mu- when I walked on the stage shows at Carnegie Hall. “As Twenty of Massachusetts’ sic Foundation is a nonprofit and I hoped they remem- a kid, my dream was always most popular and respected organization dedicated to bered me when I walked off.” to play Carnegie Hall.” radio and television broad- preserving and advancing Her fan base grew and by age Among her many career casters were inducted into the resilience of the human 25 she headlined her own milestones, Linda’s concerts the prestigious organization. spirit as expressed in and show at Harrah’s Casino in have been televised on Bravo Among this year’s honor- inspired by the music and art Atlantic City. and PBS. She created and ees were: The Voice of Boston created in the Terezín con- Her first big break came in hosted a prime-time televi- Bruins Hockey, the late Fred centration camp. 1987 with an audition for sion special “Trail Mix” for Dave Maynard and Betty Cusick, who sadly passed TCMF sponsors the com- “Star Search.” She won a spot Animal Planet and has Levin. away the day before the cer- mission of chamber music on the first episode of that been profiled by the Bravo (Photo © Hilda M. Morrill) emonies; the nation’s first compositions by emerging season. With her only goal to Network. She has appeared nightly news cultural re- composers. These commis- cordings to her credit, Eder win at least one show, Linda on televised concerts of porter and women’s move- sions will form an ongoing continues to expand her proved unbeatable for an un- The Songwriter’s Hall of ment trailblazer Sonya contribution to the chamber range. precedented 12-week run. Fame, and Julie Andrew’s Hamlin; veteran television music repertoire and serve In the upcoming concert at Her success on “Star “Leading Ladies of Broadway.” news journalist John as agents of inspiration, Berklee, she will be featur- Search” expanded her fan She found strong support- Henning; legendary rock ra- healing, and transformation ing songs from her new CD base nationally and led to a ers in television celebrity dio deejay Charles Laquidara, in the consciousness of fu- “Soundtrack,” which will leading role as Lucy Harris hosts and has appeared sev- who traveled to Boston from ture generations of artists showcase academy award- in the 1990 Broadway-bound eral times on “Late Night his home in ; public and audiences. The preser- winning songs from the mov- musical “Jekyll & Hyde,” a with David Letterman,” affairs director, news direc- vation and public accessibil- ies. Linda continues to be a role she played for over 900 “Regis & Kathy Lee” and tor and host Don Latulippe; ity of TCMF’s archives, and favorite of Keith Lockhart performances all across the “Rosie.” Her powerful rendi- 48-year WBZ personality education programs spon- and the Boston Pops. Her United States before finally tion of the track “Gold” was Dave Maynard; host, sored or facilitated by TCMF, most recent appearance arriving on the “Great White part of the opening ceremo- newswoman and executive support the commission and with them was this past Way” in 1996 at the Ply- nies at the 2002 Winter editor of WGBH-TV’s “Greater performance of these works. June. mouth theater in Manhat- Olympics. Boston,” Emily Rooney; and …… Looking ahead: “An Born in Brainerd, Minne- tan. She starred on Broadway For more information, visit the radio voice of the New Evening With Linda Eder” sota, her immigrant parents for 16 months, winning a www.berklee.edu/events/ or England Patriots and morn- is scheduled for Saturday, exposed her to many differ- Drama Desk Award and www.lindaeder.com. ing sports anchor on WBZ November 28 at 8 p.m. at the ent types of music. The building her audience. She Enjoy! radio, Gil Santos – to name a Berklee Performance Center record collection in the Eder has recorded five separate (Be sure to visit Hilda few. (BPC), 136 Massachusetts household was a mixed bag cast and pre-cast Broadway Morrill’s gardening Web site, Congratulations and Best Avenue, Boston. of pop, country, classical, and albums and appeared on sev- www.bostongardens.com. In Wishes to all! For further in- Tickets are available at music native to her par- eral more Broadway compila- addition to events covered and formation about the Broad- the BPC box office, at ents’ homes in Austria and tion albums. reported by the columnist, “The casters Hall of Fame, visit www.ticketmaster.com, all Norway. The mainstay of Eder’s ca- Socially Set” is compiled from www.massbroadcastershof.org. Ticketmaster outlets or by Her earliest vocal influ- reer remains the concert various other sources such as ……. On Sunday afternoon, calling 800-745-3000. For ence was the great Judy Gar- stage. Over the years, pas- news and press releases, November 1st at 3 p.m. in more information, call 617- land. “I knew I wanted to be sionate fans across the coun- PRNewswire services, etc.) Symphony Hall, the Terezin 747-2261. Berklee Perfor- a singer by the age of eight.” Chamber Music Foundation mance Center is wheelchair At age ten she was intro- (TCMF) “Annual Gala” will accessible. duced to the classical work LAW OFFICES OF feature cellist Alisa Weiler- As publicist Sue Auclair of soprano Eileen Farrell. “I stein. Hailed by Yo Yo Ma as noted, Linda Eder possesses made up classical arias and FRANK J. CIANO “one of the most talented one of the greatest contem- sang them to the farm ani- GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW cellists of her generation,” porary solo voices of our time. mals.” As a young teenager Ms. Weilerstein will perform This Minnesota farm girl has Barbra Streisand became DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS a solo recital to benefit captivated audiences across Linda’s next big influence. CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. TCMF’s Commission and the country with a versatile After graduating high Holocaust Education pro- style and repertoire that cov- school, Linda headed for Min- 617-354-9400 grams. ers standards, Broadway, , neapolis and spent most of Si Parla Italiano The gala event will begin pop and country. With nine her twenties perfecting her 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 with the concert in the solo albums and five cast re- vocals and stage presence Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 2, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo in the OT stopping Wake Forest ‘game win- ning drive’. Everett High football alum Issac Johnson forced the fumble. Northeastern was thumped up by Villanova 56-7. Saturday Oc- MARTINI MOVIES: WAVE mob boss wants to enter Bone tober 3 Harvard travels to Leigh. Northeast- 3 (2-DVD) in a series of high-stakes ern will host Holy Cross and BC will take on Sony Pictures Home Ent. international matches. Florida State at the Heights. One part sex, One part re- Bone’s refusal sets off an WEEKEND ROUNDUP bellion - five newly-restored explosive showdown between Troy Williams had three touchdowns as the and re-mastered films that two powerful enemies with East Boston Jets cruised by Amesbury incorporate the themes of everything at stake. Also 34-19. West Roxbury shutout Charlestown the late 60s and early 70s, starring Julian Sands, 22-0. Latin Academy pounded Boston English an era of free-love, anti- Eamonn Walker, Ron Yuan, 34-6. Burke upended Cathedral 34-26. conformity and counter- and some of the fiercest Dorchester stopped Matignon 32-6. Arling- culture politics. The films, mixed martial arts super- WHEN POPE JOHN PAUL II ton Catholc shutout Carver 14-0. Malden all released for the first time stars, including Kevin VISITED THE NORTH END Catholic got their first win of the season de- on DVD, include Model “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson, Bob Where were you on October 1, 1979? Hard to feating Somerville 21-7. Quinn McDonough Shop (1969), The Buttercup “The Beast” Sapp, Tanoai believe that this is the 30th Anniversary of had all three MC TDs. Catholic Memorial Chain (1970), The Pursuit Reed, Gina Carano and Pope John Paul II visit to the United States stayed unbeaten KOing Hartford (VT) 42-12. of Happiness (1971), Sum- Ernest “The Cat” Miller in and his stop in Boston and the North End. It BC High nipped Acton-Boxboro 7-6. Preston mer-tree (1971), and Love this action-packed film. (1 is something we will never forget. Hanover Cooper with the TD. Gloucester stopped and Pain and the Whole hr. 33 mins.). Street was filled for hours before as we Winthrop 35-7, and Boston Latin had no prob- Damn Thing (1973). Fea- SHRINK (DVD) awaited the motorcade. All the Societies lem with Tyngsboro 47-28. Connor Carrigan tured talent includes, Lionsgate brought their Patron Statues to the Prado so had 2 touchdowns for the Wolfpack. Manny Michael Douglas, Maggie Shrink stars Kevin Spacey that they might be blessed. The Church Bells Aspirella had aspirations to put Everett back Smith, Anouk Aimee, Bar- as Henry Carter, L.A.’s top all rang, and it was quite a festive atmo- where they’re supposed to be, and he did. bara Hershey, E.G. Marshall, celebrity psychiatrist with sphere. The smiles and cheers of everyone Manny had a two TD day, and the Crimson Rue McClanahan, and many an A-list clientele, including greeted His Holiness. I never thought I would Tide rolled over St John’s Prep 17-7. Mystic more. Each title runs about a kinda-famous actress see a Pope, on that day I did. I was most for- Valley topped St Clement 26-12. St Mary’s 95 minutes, and can be pur- (Saffron Burrows, a wildly tunate to attend the Mass on the Common, of Lynn defeated Madison Park 23-14 and chased separately for less insecure young writer (Mark and the Pope was right, as he said “Boston is Austin Prep roughed up Malden 16-13. On than $20 SRP. Webber), and an obsessive- beautiful, even in the rain” and his message the Prep/Private School scorecard Governor’s AWAY WE GO (DVD) compulsive super-agent (Dal- is still clear and even more important today Academy edged Thayer 15-7. Frank Barba Universal Studios Home las Roberts). Disillusioned as he said ... “Follow Christ”. had both Governor touchdowns. Groton Ent. with both his career and his OCTOBER IS downed St George 34-16. Barba had both Gov- John Krasinski and Maya personal life, Henry’s only FIREFIGHTERS APPRECIATION MONTH ernor touchdowns. St. Sebastian shutout Rudolph star in the heart- hope of salvation could come Another October has arrived, and across Nobles 41-0-0 and Middlesex shutout St Mark’ felt film Away We Go, that from his first pro bono case, the Nation it is Fire Prevention, Fire Safety 20-0. Cushing Academy came from behind explores the comedic twists a beautiful but troubled Month. It’s also the Month to Salute our to top Trinity-Pawling 21-14, Sonny and turns in one couple’s teenage girl (Keke Palmer). Firefighters. Stop by your local Fire House, Mastromatteo was the big man for Cushing. journey across contempo- But considering his present and just say Thank You to these fine men Phillips Exeter pounded Worcester Academy rary America. Anticipating state of mind, is Henry ready and women. 50-7. Tilton stopped Hyde (Maine) 35-13. the birth of their first for the real-life problems of NEAD/NAZZARO AT HARVARD Phillips-Andover upended Loomis Cheffee child, longtime couple Burt someone who lives far from Thanks to our good friends at Harvard a 35-6 and Jim McCaffrey was the star as (Krasinski) and Verona the Hollywood Hills? Featur- contingent from the Nazzaro Center under BB&N defeated Belmont Hill 33-14. (Rudolph) embark on an ing a well-matched cast at the able direction of Carl Ameno attended HIGH SCHOOL PREP NOTEBOOK ambitious itinerary to visit the top of their game, Shrink the Brown/Harvard Ivy League Football Might just be our ‘Game of the Year’. friends and family in order is a tart, funny, and uplift- opener at ‘the Stadium’. It was a great foot- Charlestown coached by George Farro brings to find their perfect home. ing film about the courage it ball game, and attending these games give his team to play East Boston Friday Night at Featuring a remarkable takes to achieve happiness our kids a first taste of college life, some- 6pm. Be there! Alessandro Campea is the soundtrack and an incred- … even in Hollywood. (1 hr. thing we hope they keep. Harvard has been Athletic Director and Football Coach at ible ensemble cast — includ- 37 mins.). very good to North End Against Drugs, and Catholic Memorial, for many years he ing Jeff Daniels, Allison SIX: THE MARK yes, we have tickets to all their home foot- coached and was the Dean of Students at Janney, Maggie Gyllenhaal, UNLEASHED (DVD) ball games. More trips will take place. Christopher Columbus High School, among Catherine O’Hara and Jim Sony Pictures Home Ent. JOE BONO his assistants Don Bosco coaching ‘Legend’ Gaffigan. (1 hr. 38 mins.). The edge of Armageddon — The North End is blessed with good, fine Bob Currier. ASTRO BOY: VOLUMES Six: The Mark Unleashed. people. Joe Bono is one such man. He is a ST. LEONARD’S PARISH 1-5 (DVD) Nothing can escape the Family man, and a North End Business man. HOLY HOUR, TRANSITUS Sony Pictures Home Ent. watchful surveillance of the He has never forgotten where he came from, Beginning this October there will be only Astro Boy: Volumes 1-5, is ruthless Leader. All resis- and there are many times that he stepped ONE Parish Holy Hour. It will take place the the anime series based on tance encounters destruc- up to make our community better. He also FIRST FRIDAY of each Month, and it will be the legendary Japanese tion. Against impossible understands what North End Against Drugs held at 6pm at Sacred Heart Church (North comic series by Osamu odds, a small band of rebels is all about and is living the NEAD motto ‘It’s End), and on Saturday (October 3) a ceremony Tezuka, known as the Japa- plot a daring escape from a All About Family’. We ‘Salute’ Joe Bono. We commemorating the Passing (Transitus) of nese Walt Disney. Sony Pic- high security prison. But ‘Thank’ Joe Bono. St Francis will be included in the 5:15pm tures Home Entertainment their freedom could endan- MAYOR’S CUP HOCKEY Mass with a sermon and blessing and ven- released the DVDs in five ger the only true hope of sal- East Boston will join teams from eration of the Relic. St. Francis of Assisi is separate volumes, each con- vation in a condemned Charlestown, Dorchester, Hyde Park, Allston the Founder of the Franciscan Order that taining ten episodes, at a world. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Brighton, South Boston, and West Roxbury staffs St. Leonard’s Parish in the North End. price of under $15. SRP. The Eric Roberts and Stephen in this year’s Annual Mayor’s Cup Hockey The Feast of St. Francis is October 4th. series follows an atomic- Baldwin star in this gripping Tournament, which begins this weekend ITALIAN HERITAGE LUNCHEON powered robot, a reluctant sci-fi thriller set in a tomor- October 3-4, and continues October 11-12 Mayor Tom Menino’s 4th Annual Italian superhero that possesses row that seems all too real. and 18. The Tournament is sponsored by Heritage Luncheon takes place Tuesday, Oc- super strength, jet-rocket Loaded with bonus features. Comcast and the Boston Bruins Foundation tober 6 at the Coast Guard Base. For info call feet and the ability to fly. (1 hrs. 46 mins.) and is hosted by the Boston Centers For Youth Lorraine Capozzi at 617-635-4373. Inspired by the anime series MERCY STREETS (DVD) and Families and the Boston Parks and Rec- TEAM OF RIVALS that originally aired in Sony Pictures Home Ent. reation Department. As we have noted many times this is the Japan in 1960, it was all up- In the midst of deception, EDUCATION PLUS ‘Bicentennial Celebration’ of the birth of dated and modernized in crime and immorality, two Pope John High School will hold an Open Abraham Lincoln. Continuing my look at the 2003 with state-of-the-art brothers must learn the House on Sunday, October 4 from 11am-1pm. 16th President, I complemented my reading animation and visuals that power of faith and the free- For information call the Admission office at of Lincoln’s Biography with ‘Team of Rivals’ kept the same classic style dom of forgiveness. John 617-389-0240. by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It’s an extraordi- as the original “Astro Boy” chose a path of crime. PROLINE nary book filling in much about his Presi- manga and anime. The Jeremiah chose the way of Boston Bruins Open the Season on Octo- dency, and the reasons why he might just series debuted on Kids WB faith. But now, a deadly ber 1st hosting the Washington Capitols. The be called our greatest President. Network in 2004. (Each vol. double-cross will force the Bruins have also promoted Don Sweeney to TIDBITS 240 mins.). two brothers to live each Assistant General Manager. Atlanta Falcons - Birthday Best to Debbie D ... my sister! BLOOD AND BONE (DVD) other’s lives … and every QB Matt Ryan, a BC Football alum, is one of - Special Hello to Geno Cognato, hope you Sony Pictures Home Ent. choice has an unexpected the reasons why we say attend college games! are feeling better. Ex-con Isaiah Bone consequence. Eric Roberts, Congrats to Yankee Manager Joe Giardi ... - Celeb Sightings: Billy Esposito at the (Michael Jai White) is the David A.R. White and did I really say that! Bruins/Columbus Exhibition game, Joey new force in L.A.’s under- Cynthia Watros star in this COLLEGE BOARD Giovanelli and Mr. Piso at Modern Pastry, ground street fighting scene. gripping crime thriller with Harvard won their Ivy League opener at ‘the Johnny Caparella, the bearded one, Danny When he takes down the an inspirational twist. (1 hr. Stadium’, holding off Brown 24-21. Matt Luft Toscano, movie liaison Dino DiFronzo, and reigning champ, the local 48 mins.). scored the game winning points on a spec- Steve Siciliano, Sunny Davidson, Laurie tacular end zone catch. BC stung Wake For- D’Elia, Father Brennen OFM, and VFW leader est in OT at the Heights. Steve Aponavicus Bob Caggiano. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM had the game winning field goal, but the key - Go Sox! play was the fumble recovery by Wes Davis SMILE POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 2, 2009 Page 11

international legend and one of teen on Broadway, where he danced ing and exotic baubles. Come and be Brazil’s biggest stars. His sound is a in the chorus of Pal Joey, starring amazed. harmonious mix of African rhythms, Gene Kelly – an artist with whom DRAGONS, MONSTERS AND Brazilian folk melodies, bossa nova Donen would become a close collabo- VAMPIRES, OH MY! – Friday, Octo- NOW and diverse undercurrents from across rator on several films, including ber 23rd from 6:30-9:30 PM. Explore the globe. Call: 617-876-4275 or visit: Singin’ in the Rain and It’s Always dragons and monsters in the museum www.WorldMusic.org. Fair Weather. Soon after his Broad- with hands-on art activities and PLAYING way debut, Donen struck out for Hol- storytelling. FIRST CHURCH IN CAMBRIDGE, lywood, working as a choreographer REVISIONS: Indian Artists Engag- CONGREGATIONAL on films such as Cover Girl and An- ing Traditions – Now through Spring 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA chors Aweigh before establishing him- of 2010. Come see how some of today’s UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN THE MUSIC OF DOWLAND AND self as a gifted director of musicals, leading artists reinterpret traditional PURCELL – Friday, October 23rd at where his ability to capture the exu- use of color, composition and subject. 8:00 PM. The program consists of berant energy and joy of dancing – This unique exhibition pairs some of Music and Sweet Poetrie: Orpheus and of movement in general – with the finest works from PEM’s world re- in England. his elegantly fluid camera made him nowned contemporary Indian Art col- LES FOLIES FRANCOISES – Fri- one of the most sought-after musical lection with rare works from the day, March 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM. This directors in Hollywood, where he re- Harvard Art Museum. French chamber ensemble breathes mained until the decline of the genre TRASH MENAGERIE – Now new life into the wide instrumental in the late 1950s. By then Donen had through May, 2010. This exhibit and vocal repertoire of the 17th and moved on to the second phase in his presents over 30 whimsical animals 18th centuries. For more information, prolific career, as a free agent based created from things most of us simply please call: 617-661-1812 or visit: in London and turning out sophisti- throw away. For more information, www.bemf.org. cated, witty comedies – Indiscreet, please call 866-745-1876 or go online Charade – marked by their cosmopoli- to www.pem.org. ORPHEUM THEATRE tan settings and adult explorations One Hamilton Place, Boston of romantic relationships. SINGIN’ IN INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY PLAYING FOR CHANGE - Thurs- THE RAIN - Friday October 2 at 7pm, ART day, October 22, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.; ON THE TOWN - Friday October 2 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA doors open at 7:15 p.m. This concert at 9pm, FUNNY FACE - Saturday CHARLES LEDRAY – October 2009 is a part of the Songs around the October 3 at 7pm, ARABESQUE - through January, 2010. Often inti- World: Peace Through Music Tour. Saturday October 3 at 9pm, CHA- mate in scale, LeDray’s sculptures of Tickets at www.livenation.com, at the RADE - Sunday October 4 at 7pm, clothing, toys and domestic objects Orpheum Box Office or call 877-598- SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN are created by hand with extraordi- 8689 or 617-482-0106 for information. BROTHERS - Friday October 9 at nary detail. 7pm, - Satur- KRZYSZTOK WODICZKO – No- SYMPHONY HALL day October 10 at 7pm, IT’S AL- vember 4, 2009 through March 7, 301 Massachusetts Avenue WAYS FAIR WEATHER - Sunday 2010. In a new projection-based work, Boston, MA October 11 at 7pm. - MOVIE MOVIE Krzysztok focuses on the experience CONCERT SERIES – Thursday, - Friday October 30 at 7pm, STAIR- of veterans returning from Iraq and October 8th at 8:00 PM – Works of CASE - Friday October 30 at 9pm, Afghanistan. His politically-charged Brahms; Hindemith and Strauss un- BEDAZZLED - Saturday October 31 works explore the relationship be- der the baton of Daniele Gatti. at 7pm, DAMN YANKEES - Satur- tween art, democracy, trauma and WORKS OF BRAHMS; HIN- day October 31 at 9pm. For more in- healing. DEMITH AND STRAUSS – Saturday, formation call 617-495-4700 MOMENTUM 15: R.H. Quaytman th Famed Sands act and signature songs of Sinatra, Mar- October 10 at 8:00 PM. www.hcl.harvard.edu/hfa. – November 18, 2009 through March WORKS OF MARTINU; STRA- 28, 2010. This is a new series of paint- tin, Davis recreated. Luckily, sometimes what happens VINSKY; THOMAS AND TCHIKOV- DICK’S LAST RESORT ings by this Boston-born artist in her in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas! With The Rat Pack, SKY - Thursday, October 15th at Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall first solo museum exhibition. Her daz- audiences can relive some famous Las Vegas nights in a 8:00 PM and Saturday, October 17th Marketplace zling works incorporate silk screened tune-filled tribute to Frank, Sammy and Dean. For one at 8:00 PM under the baton of Ludovic DICK’S LAST RESORT HELPS photographs and abstract patterns, Morlot. SEND CARE PACKAGES TO OUR diamond dust layers, and hand- performance only. “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” “Dino” and “Mr. BEETHOVEN: THE COMPLETE TROOPS WITH “BOSTON SA- painted elements. Bojangles” take center stage — bringing their memorable SYMPHONIES, PROGRAM 1 – LUTES!” 2009 - Thursday, October RONI HORN AKA RONI HORN – performance at The Sands to life… one more time. The Thursday, October 22nd at 8:00 PM 8, 2009 - 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring compli- February 19, 2010 through June 13, Rat Pack revives memories, images and sounds of the and Saturday, October 24th at 8:00 mentary buffet, Samuel Adams Beer, 2010. Using a variety of materials three celebrity legends who symbolized the showbiz PM. James Levine is the conductor wine and soft drinks, raffles and more. including pure pigment, 24 carat gold, for these two evenings. The entertainment will be The Gregg color photographs, and cast glass, flashiness of the desert playground that was Vegas. The BEETHOVEN: THE COMPLETE Miller Group and all proceeds will Horn creates immensely beautiful entire show is a tribute to the trio and is filled with class, SYMPHONIES, PROGRAM 2 – Tues- benefit CarePacks, Inc. Please call and sensuous works that evoke the style and that distinct Rat Pack banter and humor. 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In her first solo exhibition at a website at: www.icaboston.org. 7:30 pm. Friday, November 13 at tinct Rat Pack banter and humor. Special Events major art museum, Joni Sternbach 7:30 pm. Sunday, November 15 at Don’t miss this one!! For more infor- uses the 19th century tintype photo- THE STERLING AND FRANCINE 3:00 pm. Tuesday, November 17 at mation and tickets, call: 781-891-5600 KING RICHARD’S FAIRE graphic process to capture the dy- CLARK ART INSTITUTE 7:30 pm. Music by Georges Bizet. Sung or visit: www.reagleplayers.com. Carver, MA namic surfing culture along America’s 22 Clark Street, Williamstown, MA in French with French dialogue and KING RICHARD’S RENAISSANCE coasts. THROUGH THE SEASONS: JAPA- projected English translation. Carmen FESTIVAL – Now through October 24, RARE BIRD OF FASHION: THE NESE ART IN NATURE – Now and Don José crash into each other MUSIC 2009. Come and enjoy a vivid recre- IRREVERENT IRIS APFEL – Octo- through October 18, 2009. 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For tick- 7250 or visit www.telecharge.com. 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA and Taylor will host Benefit Bash, to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom ets call 1-877-840-0457 or log onto THE GOOD WAR - Now through an exclusive day filled with special Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The www.ticketforce.com. ZERO ARROW THEATRE October 4, 2009. In The Good War savings in their stores in Boston, Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA Terkel presents the good, the bad, Burlington, Natick and Braintree. every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM MGM GRAND FOXWOODS THE DONKEY SHOW – Now and the ugly memories of World Special savings passes include cos- www.1110wccmam.com THEATER through January 2, 2010. The intoxi- War II from a perspective of forty metics and fragrances, plus a 20% “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays Mashantucket, Connecticut cating international sensation years after the event. This is the coupon off one sale or regular priced 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi LAURA PAUSINI - Sunday, Octo- that takes you behind the velvet New England Premiere. Studs Terkel’s item (some exclusions apply). All 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com ber 25, 2009 - Roughly a decade after ropes into a glittered wonderland of The Good War features classic songs ticket proceeds benefit North End “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco she made her recording debut at the decadence, divas, and , inspired such as “I’ll Be With You In Apple Music and Performing Arts Center. Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM age of 18, Laura Pausini had sold over by Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Blossom Time,” “I’ll Be Seeing Email Rebecca Griffin becca0923@ or online www.djrocco.com 25 million albums worldwide, quite an Night Dream.” For tickets you You,” and “Moonlight Serenade.” For yahoo.com. 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Recognized as one 31, 2009 with Stanley Donen in per- and online at www.wsro.com. other new album. Her tenth studio 9th edition of Irving Berlin revue SAY of the premier vocalists in the world, son October 9 and 10. The career of album called “Primavera In Anticipo” IT WITH MUSIC stars Beverly and Kirby 4 time Grammy Winner, Dianne legendary director Stanley Donen THE CHEVALIER THEATRE was first released in its Spanish lan- Ward who recreate the “Fred and Gin- Reeves is among the most prominent (b.1924) has spanned over forty years. 30 Forest Street, Medford ,MA guage edition Primavera anticipada ger” era leading a cast of 40 Reagle and influential singers in jazz. Through it all, Donen has left his L’ARTE DELLA DANZA IERI, and in the hispanophone market, Players through dozens of Berlin clas- MARIZA – Saturday, November 7th indelible mark on American cinema, OGGI E DOMANI - Saturday, Octo- then was released in the Italian lan- sics. Framed in an Art Deco setting - at 8:00 PM. Mariza is a charismatic elevating the musical genre to new ber 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM. Dance of Past, guage edition in Italy. The interna- the popular 9th edition of Say It with fado singer with a clarion voice and a artistic heights in the 1940s and Present and Future. Experience an tional version of the album was re- Music plays Robinson Theater on Oc- mesmerizing stage presence. She 1950s, bringing European sophisti- exciting show displaying a cultural leased in other European countries. tober 2 at 7:30 p.m., October 3rd at sings the traditional and new songs cation to American audiences in the view of Italian Region Dances by In 2009, Laura Pausini began a new 2 and 7:30 p.m. and October 4th at of Portugal. 1960s and in the process creating different choreographers from the World tour, starting in Italy and across 2 p.m. Robinson Theatre is wheel- MILTON NASCIMENTO – Sunday, some of the most beloved and cel- United States and Italy! Featuring Europe, then to North America, South chair accessible and has plenty of free November 15th at 8:00 PM. Milton’s ebrated movie moments in American performing groups from New York City- America and Australian. Log onto parking. Generous group discounts deeply moving music and rich, re- cinema. Donen’s show business ca- Actan Company, Boston own Stajez www.foxwoods.com for more informa- are available along with student and markable voice have made him an reer began at the tender age of six- Dance Company and from Sicily. tion and to order tickets. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 2, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Porky Regis Philbin — who has a history Puffing COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED of serious heart problems — has been put news! A Brit- NONNA MARY’S FRITTEDI on a lifesaving diet by his concerned wife ish woman 1 1/4 pounds ground beef Joy after dangerously piling on the pounds. is trying to 2 eggs The 78-year-old popular talk show host’s kick the ci- 3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese once-firm physique has been replaced by a garette habit 1 large chopped garlic flabby chest and belly bulging over his swim — at the age of 102. Winne Langley smoked 1/2 cup flavored bread crumbs trunks during a late August getaway in her first cigarette when she was just 7, as 2 tablespoons olive, canola or vegetable oil , Hawaii. World War I was breaking out. Explaining her Salt Regis had an emergency angioplasty in decision to quit after 95 years, Langley cited 1993 and triple bypass heart surgery in 2007, the rising cost of cigarettes but not her Combine ground beef, grated cheese, chopped garlic and and Joy makes sure he sticks to a diet that health. “The price of cigarettes is disgust- bread crumbs in a bowl. Add slightly beaten eggs and mix is healthy for him. He’s on a broiled chicken, ing,” she said. Her step grandson Clive, 53, thoroughly. To shape Frittedi, take about two tablespoons fish and veggies diet. Before he leaves for said that Langley’s “doctors have told her of prepared ground beef in your hands, roll and then flatten work, Joy gives him oatmeal and fruit. But there’s not much point stopping now.” it to the shape and size of a hamburger. Continue shaping when his show is over, Regis sends out for So how old were you when you smoked your portions and set aside on a platter. This should make about anything he pleases-fried chicken, hearty first cigarette? Sixteen? Eighteen? In my eight Frittedi. deli sandwiches, etc. He also enjoys cakes case, we began to smoke at age eighteen, Heat oil in a skillet. Then carefully place Frittedi in the and desserts from his favorite takeout when we were drafted. Yes, it was while in skillet to fry until thoroughly cooked and browned on both places. the Army we began to puff, puff, puff! In fact, sides. To drain excess oil, place the cooked Frittedi on a Even before his coronary surgery in 2007, when we were overseas, we were given ciga- paper plate for a few minutes. Then move them to the serv- Philbin had a history of heart troubles. He rettes as part of our rations. Learning to ing platter. The Frittedi can be cooked over a charcoal or also suffered from high blood pressure, high smoke is almost as painful as trying to give gas grill in place of a skillet. cholesterol, kidney stones, skin cancer, a it up. Decades later, we did give up smoking Serve with your choice of vegetable or salad. hiatal hernia, bursitis in his hip and sleep cigarettes and like a dummy, we switched The remaining Frittedi can be added to a tomato sauce apnea. Well, Regis’ 5-foot-7 frame is carry- to smoking a pipe. We no longer smoke! or stored in the refrigerator. ing close to 185 pounds now and friends and October is Italian Heritage Month! To think, NOTE: My children called their paternal grandmother “Nonna family fear if he balloons to 200 pounds it it all began in 1492! On that fateful morning Mary.” This is one of her recipes the family enjoyed. She called could have a devastating effect on his health. of Friday, October 12, 1492, “Christopher them “Frittedi” because “fritta means fried” in Italian. She He will survive! Columbus” (Cristoforo Colombo) lands in always fried them until they were well browned on each side. Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, says, “Reduc- “The New World). The Genoese navigator, I became familiar with them soon after my husband and I ing diets show to what great lengths women sailing under the flag of Spain, changes the married in 1949. I recall her telling me that when her four boys will go so as not to go to great widths. course of human events, beginning a 500- were young and she had leftover Frittedi, she served each of Carlo Scostumato, says, “Women on a diet year history of Italian-American contribu- them one between two slices of Italian bread for their noon- lose weight not by talking about it, but by tions to the greatness of America. time lunch. Some liked a slice of pickle with it while others keeping their mouths shut. It was in 1512, Americus Vespucius, the added some mayonnaise. Though they are similar to meatballs, It has been said, early to rise and early to Florentine, dies. It is said that no man, next the garlic and extra grated cheese gives them added flavor when bed makes a girl healthy but socially dead to Columbus, did so much to enlarge the fried. Gee, call me if you are lonely! Huh? world’s horizon as Vespucius did. As the Dolly Parton spills it all! Dolly says the greatest cosmographer of his age, Vespucius secret to her success working 9 to 5 in a estimates the circumference of the earth Vita can be reached at [email protected] man’s world is looking like a gal on the out- within 50 miles of the correct figure. He dis- side and being one of guys on the inside! covers Brazil in 1499, the Bay of Rio de “Actually I do feel like I’m one of the boys,” Janeiro in 1501. Vespucius advances the • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) the 63-year-old popular big-breasted coun- belief that the new lands discovered after words, cannot regulate sim- so simply avoid the consti- try queen explains. Dolly, who admits she Columbus’ first voyage were not Asia but a ply because it sees a prob- tutional limits on its power. “looks like a tramp,” says it gives her the new world, —”America.” lem to be fixed. Federal law Taxation can favor one upper hand without the men even realizing In 1524, Giovanni da Verrazzano, the must be grounded in one industry or course of action it. Good thinking Dolly! Florentine explorer, enters New York Har- of the specific grants of over another, but a “tax” that Verboten! French kissing, after many bor 85 years before Henry Hudson. authority found in the falls exclusively on any- businesses, schools, and government agen- In 1541, Francisco the Genoese,” an en- Constitution. one who is uninsured is a cies in France banned the traditional cheek gineer, is ordered by Hernando deSoto to fell Article one, Section 8 gives penalty beyond Congress‘s kiss-la bise-in an effort to curb the spread of the tallest tree and make it into a cross. The Congress the power to tax, authority. swine flu. Rather than greeting each other conquistadors kneel and give thanks to God borrow and spend money, The Congress has been with a kiss, officials recommended that in present-day New Madrid, Missouri. raise and support armies, reluctant to invalidate “reg- people keep a “3-foot buffer zone.” In 1933, Fiorello LaGuardia becomes the declare war, establish post ulatory” taxes. However, a tax According to the noted man-about-town, first Italian-American elected mayor of New offices and regulate com- that is so clearly a penalty Tom Analetto of Medford, “I am in favor of York City. The colorful “Little Flower” is merce. for failing to comply with preserving the French habit of kissing la- squatty, funny and often confused with co- If the federal government requirements otherwise be- dies’ hands-after all, one must start some- median Lou Costello. However, LaGuardia has any right to reform, yond Congress’s constitu- where.” is honest, courageous, tough, and called revise or remake the Ameri- tional powers will present Moron! A Minnesota man is facing up to “New York’s greatest mayor.” It was also in can health-care system, it the question whether there 90 days in jail for swearing in public. Lucas 1933, Giuseppe Gallo, a small time grape must be found in the all are any limits on Congress’s Wilcox, 19, cursed at police officers who had grower, chases his two sons waving a shot- important commerce clause power to regulate individual just ticketed him for underage drinking at gun and the same day kills himself. Today, provision. Americans. The Supreme a party. and was promptly found in violation Ernest and Julio Gallo’s stainless steel wine Healthcare backers under- Court has never accepted of an 1887 ordinance that prohibits the use tanks in Modesto resemble an oil refinery. stand this and have framed such a proposition, and it is of “any obscene language” in public places. The giant crushers protect millions of gal- the mandate as a “tax” unlikely to accept it now, The saintly Joe Guzzo of North Billerica, lons of Gallo wine from the hot California rather than a regulation. even in an area as impor- thinks the three things that inspire the most sun. However, Congress cannot tant as health care. profanity are an alarm clock, a road hog, and In 1934, Cesare Sabelli, daring pioneer of a wife. aviation, becomes the first Italian-Ameri- The observant and attractive Rosalie Cunio can to fly the Atlantic non-stop on his way to 1st Generation of Waltham, thinks swearing is natural to Rome. Sabelli is forced down in Ireland when man: you swear at the pedestrian when you gasoline fails to flow from the second fuel Italian-American are a driver and at the driver when you are tank of Bellanca’s monoplane, The Leonardo. a pedestrian. Irish inspectors indicate sabotage and write Vita Orlando Sinopoli It was Mark Twain who once said; “There in the pilot’s log:” The fuel cock was tam- Shares with us ought to be a room in every house to swear pered with.” in.” The noted maestro and musicologist Albert a delightful recollection Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald, says, Natale reminds us in 1914, Domenick “Nick” of her memories as a child “Before marriage, men swear to love; after LaRocca, a cornetist, and Anthony Sbarbaro, marriage, they love to swear.” Amen. a drummer, formed the first jazz band, The growing up in Seven years after the scandal over Catho- Original Dixieland Jazz Band. In 1917, the Boston’s “Little Italy” lic priests’ abuse of children shook the quintet made the first jazz record, “Dark- church in the U.S., Italy has begun to pros- town Strutters Ball” which sold a million and a collection of ecute its own abusive priests. In 2002, as copies. LaRocca wrote the classic “Tiger Italian family recipes the scandal raged in the U.S., a top Italian Rag,” now known as “Hold That Tiger, the bishop said abuse was so rare in Italy that it official song of Louisiana State University. from the homeland. wasn’t worth investigating. But now, an es- AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME timated 75 priests stand accused of abuse Great as Gifts by some 235 victims. “There is a change of The Federal Trade Commission FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM mentality, and we find that to be very posi- works for the consumer to prevent and in local bookstores — ask for tive,” said Monsignor Charles Scicluna, a fraud and deception. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Vatican prosecutor who handles cases of Call 1-877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov. Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN priestly sex abuse. POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 2, 2009 Page 13

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) under fire in several voter- Barney Frank, D-Newton registration fraud cases. standing behind him in The 83-7 vote followed an- support of the Senate bid. other round of bad PR for the Frank has to be my least group. Recently, two conser- liked congressman. If Frank vative activists posed as is endorsing Capuano, I a prostitute and pimp. A hid- have to seriously look at den camera video showed supporting the former Just a little over a week When I was a kid, long after plant parmagiana, and may- ACORN employees in Balti- Somerville mayor. Not that I left until the Columbus Day he stopped participating, it be string beans cooked in more giving advice on buy- would support AG. Martha Parade. On Sunday, October was “a must” that he bring olive oil and garlic. The next ing a house and how to ac- Coakley who like Frank the 11th, the annual Colum- me to the Columbus Day course would be salad with count on tax forms for the has never appealed to me. I bus Day Parade will take Parade. When Dad and my Nanna’s home-made dress- woman’s income. ACORN don’t know about that Celtic place in Boston’s historic uncles played in other pa- ing that included oil and said it fired the employees guy or the City Year guy and North End. I’m third gen- rades, like the St. Patrick’s lemon, not vinegar. Of but lashed out at Fox News forget about the Republi- eration in my family to be Day Parade, even though we course, Babbononno’s favor- Channel for airing such cans. Maybe my Townie involved in this traditional weren’t Irish, we were there ite round loaf of bread would videos. A week earlier, the friend Danny Ryan can celebration. Babbononno and cheered the folks from be hand sliced and sit in US Census Bureau said convince me to vote for marched with the Italian Southie and Dorchester as a basket in the middle of thanks but no thanks to his boss because I’m in a Marine Band back in the they proudly marched. When the table, along with a gal- using ACORN in the 2010 quagmire. 20s and 30s. His sons, Uncle the Musicians Union band lon or two of Zi’Antonio’s best count. Paul and Uncle Nick played passed by playing “Southie home-made red wine. A bit Liberals are now going af- Afghanistan is a their clarinets marching is My Home Town,” Babbo- later, after the dishes were ter the two conservative ac- “Not War”? for the Local 9, Boston’s nonno would yell out to my cleared from the table, des- tivists who did us all a favor. Just what is a “not war”? Musicians Union Band in uncles and father displaying sert would be served. Dessert And a big thank you to the That’s what some folks in the 40s. Dad played Sousa- pride for his sons and son- was fruit, nuts and cheese, Bill O’Reilly Show for airing the Obama Administration phone for the same band at in-law. not pastry. The cannoli would that Baltimore video. These are calling the war in the same time. As a teen- On these holidays, Nanna come later in the early two activists should get a Afghanistan. This war is ager, I marched with the and my mother would be evening with espresso, Pulitzer for their journalist just as bad as next door’s in Joseph H. Barnes Drum and home cooking for the family American coffee and a vari- skills. All the talking heads Iraq. We keep losing lives Bugle Corps Band (I played who would all show up at a ety of liquors, especially over at MSNBC must be be- and for what, an election in bugle). It was led by our bugle planned time which was home-made anisette. side themselves watching Afghanistan produced by instructor, Ralph Fuccillo just about when we all would In between the dinner and those ACORNS’ fall. Boss Tweed? It would be who was instrumental (no return from the parade. the dessert, all of the men one thing if Americans were pun) enough to get the These dinners were like the would head for the living Frankly, NOT dying there but they Boston schools involved with Christian holidays and room with their after din- I’m Disturbed by Capuano are. Bush had Iraq and now their bands. As a young Thanksgiving when all of us ner drinks, light up Cuban The other day, I watched Obama owns Afghanistan. man, I played bass with a would sit around Nanna and cigars and turn on my grand- US Representative Mike The Taliban sit back and Dixieland band as we trav- Babbononno’s dinner table to parents giant sized 12 inch Capuano, D-Somerville an- laugh at us like we’re in a eled the parade route on the celebrate. Dumont television. Regard- nounce his intentions to sitcom on television. Not back of a flatbed truck. I remember one such less what was on, they would seek the US Senate seat war means no war. We need It’s many years later and Columbus Day parade when all fall asleep until they in the special December to stop using Orwellian I’m still involved with the I was about ten or eleven were awakened and told to primary, I was disturbed to doublespeak, bring our parade. For several years, years old. It was a warm day return to the dinner table for see US Representative troops home. Dean Saluti and I have in- for October, but when my dessert. volved the Greater Boston uncles and father arrived, Just like Christmas, Eas- (Continued from Page 1) Renaissance Lodge of the Babbononno told them that ter and Thanksgiving or • Mayor’s Column Sons of Italy in this, one of they had to be cold and Sunday evenings, for that Life Sciences cluster in and lead to higher quality of America’s oldest parades. brought out a couple of bot- matter, there would be a the country this past spring. life for patients. It also spurs Both Dean and I are old car tles of liquor for them to en- knock on the front door at Additionally, since becom- job growth opportunities for enthusiasts and enlist the joy. Dad wasn’t a drinker but some point in the early ing mayor, we’ve received our residents at hospitals aid of many of our friends Uncles Paul and Nick never evening of that parade day more grant money from the and partnerships with uni- who own antique American refused a glass of rye, scotch, and either family members, National Institutes of Health versities for job training in classic, muscle, and custom- bourbon, or, well, you name family friends or musician every year than any other Life Sciences fields. ized cars. There will also be it and they would drink it. I friends would be there, hav- city — most recently about When three biotech com- an assortment of hotrods and had my Royal Crown Cola or ing accepted the verbal in- $1.6 billion dollars. panies relocated to Boston in old foreign cars, too. Saraford Orangeade and I vitations given by either of The economic benefits of June 2008, the move cre- Dean will display his was happy. After a couple, my grandparents, my uncles a strong Life Sciences indus- ated about 100 new jobs. At 1965 Jaguar sedan and his Babbononno would insist or my father. The party at- try are plain and simple. a time when most organiza- 1969 MGB convertible. I that they were warmed up mosphere would continue Hiring the best talent in tions were cutting jobs, will include my 1962 Lin- and it was time to eat. with more food and drink the world from area univer- these companies marched coln Continental and 1966 Those parade-day meals, placed on the dining room sities leads to innovative on through the recession. A Thunderbird, and we will be as I said, were like the old table and a “You must eat” discoveries and remarkable recent report indicated that followed by the others I fashioned Sunday meals. command from the family to achievements that will Massachusetts is primed to mentioned. My days of Nanna would begin with a anyone who said no. Around maintain and increase recover from the recession marching are long past and dish of olives, finocchio, ten o’clock, everyone would Boston’s high standing in more quickly than the rest driving one of my old cars sliced coldcuts, chunks of begin to head home, but not the biotechnology and Life of the country, and the Life allows me to continue to par- cheese, roasted peppers and before Nanna handed them Sciences fields. Collabora- Sciences and biotechnology ticipate. Actually, my dear marinated eggplant. Every- a doggie bag with leftovers tion between health care companies in Boston will friend, John Silva and I are one would pick on these for them to enjoy the next and related organizations be vital in leading that coordinating part of the delicacies and sip their day. I wonder if anyone does will improve medical care recovery. parade this year. He and I drinks until it was time for this anymore? accepted the chore on the the soup course. When the Well, our end of the Colum- behalf of the Sons of Italy. We soup was served, it was al- bus Day Parade will be a Fully Insured are networking with many of ways escarole soup with tiny little different. John Silva Lic #017936 the lodges throughout the meatballs. This was followed and I will have a luncheon state to convince them that by Nanna’s home-made ready for the Sons of Italy they should be participating ravioli. (I’m not going to put marchers somewhere in in this gala annual event. an “s” on the end of ravioli, the North End. As a thank By the way, if any of you be- the word is plural as it you gesture to the people Heating & Air Conditioning long to the Sons of Italy and stands.) The next course who bring their specialty Sales, Service & Installation would like to join in with consisted of gravy meats and cars, and drive them in the members of your lodges, included chunks of pork, beef parade for us, Dean Saluti Ken Shallow please call Paul Guida, and chicken. The side and I will host a luncheon 617.593.6211 [email protected] Executive Director of the dishes that accompanied at a restaurant. Well, that’s Grand Lodge, and he will the meat included arti- about it for this week, so pass the information to me. chokes, usually stuffed, if you are Sons of Italy or Babbononno loved parades. sautéed mushrooms, egg- own an old car, join us in the 2009 Columbus Day Mattéo Gallo — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — parade, and feel the spirit of Babbononno celebrat- THE ing with you GOD BLESS o Appraisals AMERICA Johnny Christy Sales & Rentals DIAMONDS • ROLEX Real Estate Orchestra ESTATE JEWELRY Bought & Sold 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 MUSIC FOR ALL Jewelers Exch. Bldg. (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 2, 2009

The time has come, the walrus said, • Indoctrination (Continued from Page 1) is so vitriolic that they would understand that most on TO TALK OF MANY THINGS rather point the finger at the far-left are divorced of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings innocent children rather from core beliefs, but chil- by Sal Giarratani than owning up to the prob- dren need to be left alone to lem. Welcome to the new grow up. Remember Adventure Car chain of drive-in restaurants. Boise, Idaho, she’s hoping it America in which radical This whole notion of chal- Hop in Saugus, You’ll Love It is based in Oklahoma City will cut down on drunk driv- liberal educators get a pass lenging America’s prin- Sonic in Peabody and operates 3,500 drive-ins ing trials. She notes, police and traditional teachers get ciples should be questioned Back as a kid I listened in 41 states. I heard a can’t hold down someone and punished for making their and debated on college to Arnie Ginsburg’s Night Wilmington Sonic’s should be force them to breathe into a children recite the pledge of campuses, not at your local Train Show on the old WMEX opened by year’s end. Now, if tube but they can forcefully allegiance. elementary school. Children 1510 am. One of his biggest only Arnie Ginsburg’s Night take blood, a practice upheld Remember folks, we are should be taught lessons sponsors was Adventure Car Train Show could make a by both the Idaho Supreme not allowed to sing Christ- explaining the value of the Hop up on Route 1 in Saugus. comeback too. Court and the US Supreme mas carols in schools Constitution and the Decla- If you ordered a burger and Drive Drunk, Got Blood? Court. anymore. Let me re-phrase ration of Independence, the fries and said Arnie sent you, Government is getting far I am all for getting drunks that. We are allowed to sing greatness of America and and you got your food on a plat- too intrusive nowadays. Cops off the road but I think hold- Christmas songs if they in- her people, or how anyone ter that actually was a 45 rpm in Idaho can now draw blood ing someone down to draw record to play later. Cool, from those suspected of drunk blood at a traffic stop is wrong. clude the words Barack can go from nothing to some- huh? That old car hop died driving. Cops in both Texas I can’t believe our founders Obama. thing. Unfortunately, some- decades ago along with record and Idaho have received when they wrote the US Con- While it is true that many times lessons such as those players and old 45s. However, training to draw blood from stitution and the Bill of Rights ordinary Americans believe get left out because they now reminiscent of those suspected drunk drivers re- ever envisioned police draw- our educational system has are deemed to “ordinary” and glory days of drive-ins and car portedly as part of a federal ing blood from suspects. sold out to the interests of not controversial enough for hops, New England’s first program to determine if blood Thank God we live in a the federal government, the far-left aristocrats. Sonic opened on Route 1 in draws by cops can be an ef- state where our Constitution most feel it is getting worse. And they have the audac- late August In the first 10 fective tool in the battle would prohibit this practice. Children in classrooms ity to question why we are days, the place had over against drunk drivers. The This is America not some 3rd should be taught the values so angry at this point in our 54,000 customers at its 21 National Highway Traffic world nation dictatorship. of capitalism and what nation’s history? makes America great. They drive-in stalls, patio ordering Safety Administration may Talk about government intru- Reprinted with permission should not be taught to dis- stations and a drive thru. As encourage police nationwide sion, this would be the ulti- from National Northstar. someone said, it is out of the to do it. mate intrusion. We all have like the business commu- nity or those that hold deep past yet brand new. According to Deputy Pros- certain rights even those LEGAL NOTICE Sonic calls itself the latest ecutor Christine Starr in suspected of drunk driving. Christian beliefs. We all TO: MACIEL COREREA 19 CLIVE STREET LEGAL NOTICE WORCESTER, MA 02603 The following vehicles have been B&B TOWING, 50-R MOONEY towed by STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA, TODISCO TOWING HAS HAD YOUR 1999 FORD F-150 94 Condor Street VIN #2FTRX08W4XCA00470 SINCE East Boston, MA 02128 JULY 15, 2008, LAST REGISTERED In the event that these vehicles are TO YOU. AFTER DUE NOTICE not claimed they will be sold at THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN auction on October 10, 2009. CLAIMED. THIS VEHICLE WILL BE 2005 Chevy Trailblazer SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE AT B&B 1GNET16S956124906 TOWING, 50-R MOONEY STREET, 2001 DODGE NEON CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138. 1B3ES46C81D280772 SUBMITTED BY 1990 MERCEDES 300sl MIKE SORRENTINO WDBFA61E6LF006129 FOR B&B TOWING 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 5LMFU28A61LJ06078 Run date: 10/2/09 Run dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9/09 LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department TO: JULIAN G. DANIELS MIDDLESEX Division 260 GILBERT STREET Docket No. MI09P4253EA MANSFIELD, MA 02048 In the Estate of PHIL’S TOWING, 333 WEBSTER MANUEL VELEZ AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141 Late of AYER, MA 01432 HAS HAD YOUR VEHICLE 2003 Date of Death August 6, 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA SINCE NOTICE OF PETITION SEPTEMBER 25, 2008, LAST FOR PROBATE OF WILL To all persons interested in the above REGISTERED TO YOU. AFTER captioned estate, a petition has been pre- DUE NOTICE THIS VEHICLE HAS sented requesting that a document purport- NOT BEEN CLAIMED. THIS ing to be the last will of said decedent VEHICLE WILL BE SOLD AT be proved and allowed and that BRENDA VELEZ-RODRIGUEZ of Shirley, MA PRIVATE SALE AT PHIL’S be appointed executrix, named in the will to TOWING, 333 WEBSTER AVENUE, serve Without Surety. CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141. 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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts EXTRA Innings The Trial Court The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department by Sal Giarratani MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI09P4247EA Docket No. MI09P4242EA the remainder of the season In the Estate of In the Estate of Cy Young Should solid .271. Last year he DONALD P. QUIMBY MURIEL E. WELDON Go to Zack helped the Tigers make the a while back. A/K/A DONALD POWELL QUIMBY A/K/A MURIEL ELIZABETH WELDON Zack Greinke is the AL’s post-season and this year The team’s $137.5 million Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02472 Late of READING, MA 01867 leading Cy Young candidate. he’s doing likewise for the ace now faces a season- Date of Death August 31, 2009 Date of Death July 5, 2009 The kid is 25 or 26 years old Twins. The Sox meanwhile ending arthroscopic surgery NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION but pitches like a veteran. have had a slew of shortstops. to remove bone chops from FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL his elbow. In 25 starts this To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above Right now, he’s 15-8 with a The latest being Gonzo. captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- 2.08 ERA for the lowly Kan- year, he went 13-9 with a sented requesting that a document purport- sented requesting that a document purport- sas City Royals. In his last Genesis Fund at Fenway 3.13 ERA. ing to be the last will of said decedent ing to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that EASTERN four starts as of September It was a grand slam for kids be proved and allowed and that Manny Being a Bad Reliever MAUREEN G. KEADY of Dorchester, MA be BANK of Saugus, MA be appointed executor/ 22, he is 4-0 with an amaz- at Fenway on September 22. appointed executrix, named in the will to trix, named in the will to serve Without Surety. ing 0.63 ERA. On a better The Genesis Fund and Red Manny Delcarmen has serve Without Surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, been struggling coming out IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE team, he might already be a Sox allowed kids to tour YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT 20 game winner. Fenway and meet some Red of the pen lately and his ERA A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Sox legends on Yaz Day. All- is going to the moon. Terry AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Francona says, “ … he’s not O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON October 23, 2009. Byrd, Penny Same Results time greats like Carl October 23, 2009. In addition, you must file a written affidavit When the Red Sox dumped Yastrzemski were there as going to pitch better by not In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific Brad Penny, I was happy. well as Joe Morgan, Louie pitching … We want him to of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection pitch well … We’re not going facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within thirty (30) days after the When they picked up Paul Tiant and Billy Monbou- is based, within thirty (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the Court, Byrd, I couldn’t believe it. quette spent the day with to give up on him.” As of rd return day (or such other time as the Court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may One bad pitcher for another. kids suffering from birth de- the 23 , September has on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. been his Waterloo. He has a allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, What gives? Byrd is now fects, genetic illnesses and WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, First Justice of this Court. 1-2 with an incredible 6.04 mental retardation. Wally 21.60 ERA and giving up 10 First Justice of this Court. Date: September 25, 2009 ERA. the Green Monster was also hits and getting just 11 outs. Date: September 25, 2009 Tara E. DeCristofaro there. A great time for all in- Relief pitchers used to be Tara E. DeCristofaro Register of Probate Orlando Cabrera’s volved in making this the called firemen because they Register of Probate Run date: 10/2/09 Run date: 10/2/09 Middle Name Must Be ... best kid’s day ever. would come in and put the Orlando Cabrera who fire out. This guy has been an arsonist out of the LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE helped the Sox win the NY Mets Stick Fork Pennant and World Series in Santana bullpen so far this month. At Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts a certain point, it makes no The Trial Court The Trial Court in ’04 at shortstop is still The dysfunctional Mets Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department playing well. He’s batting a lost Ace Johan Santana for sense to bring him in if he MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division is pitching so badly. Docket No. MI09P4249EA Docket No. MI09P4207EA LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE In the Estate of In the Estate of LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts ANN M. GILLIGAN MARY C. HANLON Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02472 Late of WAYLAND, MA 01778 The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department Date of Death August 25, 2009 Date of Death November 12, 2006 Probate and Family Court Department MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION Docket No. MI09P4212EA Docket No. MI09P4160EA FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL Docket No. MI09P4250EA In the Estate of In the Estate of In the Estate of To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above LOIS E. BOUDREAU THOMAS H. SMITH captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- A/K/A THOMAS HARRY SMITH ELEANOR R. JAMES Late of WILMINGTON, MA 01887 sented requesting that a document purport- sented requesting that a document purport- Late of BURLINGTON, MA 01803 ing to be the last will of said decedent ing to be the last will of said decedent be Date of Death February 11, 2009 Late of MELROSE, MA 02176 Date of Death September 6, 2009 Date of Death September 5, 2009 be proved and allowed and that proved and allowed and that ROBERT W. NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION MARY E. McNAMARA of Milton, MA be HANLON of Clinton, MA be appointed FOR PROBATE OF WILL NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL appointed executrix, named in the will to executor, named in the will to serve Without To all persons interested in the above FOR PROBATE OF WILL To all persons interested in the above serve Without Surety. Surety. captioned estate, a petition has been pre- To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been pre- IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, sented requesting that a document purport- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- sented requesting that a document purport- YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE ing to be the last will of said decedent sented requesting that a document purport- ing to be the last will of said decedent A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT be proved and allowed and that ing to be the last will of said decedent be be proved and allowed and that AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN JOHN E. BOUDREAU SR., of Wilmington, MA proved and allowed and that MICHELLE DAVID G. JAMES of Wilmington, MA O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON be appointed executor, named in the will to DeROCCO of Peabody, MA be appointed and CLAYTON E. JAMES JR., of Nashua, NH October 23, 2009. October 21, 2009. serve Without Surety. executrix, named in the will to serve Without be appointed executors, named in the will to In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Surety. serve Without Surety. of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT return day (or such other time as the Court, return day (or such other time as the Court, O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may October 22, 2009. O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. In addition, you must file a written affidavit October 22, 2009. October 23, 2009. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, of objections to the petition, stating specific In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. facts and grounds upon which the objection of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific Date: September 25, 2009 Date: September 23, 2009 is based, within thirty (30) days after the facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro return day (or such other time as the Court, is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the Register of Probate Register of Probate on motion with notice to the petitioner, may return day (or such other time as the Court, return day (or such other time as the Court, allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. Run date: 10/2/09 Run date: 10/2/09 on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. First Justice of this Court. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Date: September 24, 2009 LEGAL NOTICE First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. LEGAL NOTICE Tara E. DeCristofaro Date: September 24, 2009 Date: September 25, 2009 Register of Probate Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro The Trial Court The Trial Court Run date: 10/2/09 Register of Probate Register of Probate Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department Run date: 10/2/09 Run date: 10/2/09 MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI09D3682DR Docket No. MI09D3456DR DIVORCE summons DIVORCE SUMMONS LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION BY PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts BETTIE PREVILON, KARESHA KELLY MANNINGS, The Trial Court The Trial Court The Trial Court Plaintiff Plaintiff Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department Probate and Family Court Department vs. vs. SUFFOLK Division MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division MARC-HEROLD SAINT-HILLIEN, TONIKA PATRICK MANNINGS, Docket No. SU09P1974EA Docket No. MI09P4142EA Docket No. MI09P3741EA2 Defendant Defendant In the Estate of In the Estate of In the Estate of To the above named Defendant: To the above named Defendant: ANTHONY DEMARCO CECILE STRUGNELL JACKSON TURNER A Complaint has been presented A Complaint has been presented Late of EAST BOSTON, MA 02128-1010 Late of WINCHESTER, MA 01890 Late of WAYLAND, MA 01778 to this Court by the Plaintiff, BETTIE to this Court by the Plaintiff, KARESHA Date of Death July 10, 2009 PREVILON, seeking a DIVORCE. KELLY MANNINGS, seeking a DIVORCE. Date of Death August 16, 2009 Date of Death July 20, 2009 An automatic Restraining Order has been An automatic Restraining Order has been NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- party. Please refer to the Supplemental party. Please refer to the Supplemental sented requesting that a document purport- sented requesting that a document purport- sented requesting that a document purport- Probate Court Rule 411 for more Probate Court Rule 411 for more ing to be the last copy of the will of said ing to be the last will of said decedent be ing to be the last will of said decedent be information. information. decedent be proved and allowed, and that proved and allowed and that MONIQUE proved and allowed and that RICHARD P. You are required to serve upon Bettie You are required to serve upon Karesha ERIKA RAGUSA of Wellington, Florida be O’CONNELL of Medford, MA be appointed TURNER of Wayland, MA be appointed Previlon - Plaintiff - whose address is 6 James Kelly Mannings - Plaintiff - whose address is appointed executrix, named in the will to executrix, named in the will to serve Without executor, named in the will to serve Without Street Malden, MA 02148 your answer on 71 Oxford Avenue, #B, Cambridge, MA serve Without Surety. Surety. Surety. or before November 4, 2009. If you fail to do 02138 your answer on or before October IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, so, the Court will proceed to the hearing and 21, 2009. If you fail to do so, the Court will YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE the adjudication of this action. You are also proceed to the hearing and the adjudication A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT required to file a copy of your answer in the of this action. You are also required to file a AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. copy of your answer in the Office of this Court O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, at CAMBRIDGE. October 22, 2009. October 23, 2009. October 22, 2009. First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit this 23, day of September, 2009. First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific Tara E. DeCristofaro this 10, day of September, 2009. facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection Register of Probate Court Tara E. DeCristofaro is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the Run date: 10/2/09 Register of Probate Court return day (or such other time as the Court, return day (or such other time as the Court, return day (or such other time as the Court, Run date: 10/2/09 on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Date: September 21, 2009 Date: September 25, 2009 Date: September 24, 2009 Small Ads Get Big Results Richard Iannella Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Register of Probate Register of Probate Register of Probate For more information call 617-227-8929 Run date: 10/2/09 Run date: 10/2/09 Run date: 10/2/09 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 2, 2009

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

The TD Garden was awash ranks for the campaign that on the last Monday in lifted off on October 1. September — awash in the Those new initiates to the optimism that began on the ranks of the most faithful of ice at practice, extended to B’s followers are now getting a formal press conference an extended peak at what with team management and they paid for. The B’s open continued as individual with an extended five game members of the Bruins were home stand that won’t have interviewed by various media them leaving Causeway members on the eve of Street until mid-October. All the start of the 2009-2010 told, Boston will play eight 2006 and 2007 National Champion season. home contests in the first Demetrius “The Cape Verdean Assassin” It was the annual Media month of the season com- Andrade, and Bob Trieger. Day for the Bruins at the pared with only four on the Garden and the consensus road. Those five kickoff con- second round. After almost a two year lay by those who will take the tests are the most consecu- off, Floyd Mayweather comes back in style. ice this season with the tive home games to start a Who’s next? On November 14, HBO PPV pre- encircled B displayed promi- season in team history. sents to you, welterweights Manny nently across their chests Last year the standard by Pacquiao 49-3-2, 37 KO’s of the Philippines was that the fortunes of which to gauge the B’s early and Miguel Cotto 34-1, 27 KO’s of Puerto the B’s are most favorable — on was said by management 2006, 165 lb. National Champion Edwin Rico. They’re clashing at the MGM, in Las even without Phil Kessel. His to be about 20 games in. By Rodriquez of Worcester. Vegas. Sounds like a plan. A Big Money plan! former teammates remain that time, enough games Saturday Afternoon Special, October 3rd Also there’s Sugar Shane Mosley of Cali- confident that they can more have been played to know who at Twin Rivers in Lincoln R.I. Doors open at fornia. He’s 46-5, with 39 KO’s, who wants than fill the void left follow- can do whatever in a season 1 pm, and the first bout is at 2 pm. Edwin to fight for the Welterweight title too. Sugar ing his departure and that — with plenty of games left to “La Bomba” Rodriquez 11-0, 8 KO’s, dances Shane wants in. He looked great in his last the Bruins can challenge the tweak things and engage in to his own tune and rocks in an eight fight. One of the best fights I’ve seen him team point total amassed dur- other options (trades) if that’s rounder. U.S. Olympian undefeated 7-0, 6 fight. “50’s” World Welterweight Champion ing the regular season last what needs to be done. KO Demetrius “The Cape Verdean Assas- great Tony “The Flame and Fury of Fleet year. Because of the early start sin” Andrade, is fighting the also unde- Street” DeMarco 58-12-1, 33 KO’s speaks To a person, Patrice Ber- this time around due to the feated 3-0, 1 KO Chris Chatman. and former highly of Floyd Mayweather. Tony DeMarco geron, Zdeno Chara, Marc pause in NHL action in Feb- Football Star now 3-0, 3 KO Boxing Star says that Floyd Mayweather is an Excep- Savard, Blake Wheeler, Mark ruary for the Olympics, that Vladine Biosse, swaps fists with the 1-0 tional Champion, and has it all together. Stuart, Tim Thomas, Dennis quo vadis (Whither goest Tafari Lawton in a four rounder. Also He’s confident in his ability, and business Wideman, Mark Recchi felt thou?) mile marker will come Simeon Dunwell 9-1, 2 KO’s calls out David ... Tony DeMarco fought eight (8) World roster changes and the en- fairly early — on November Martinez, Hartford light welterweight Edwin Champions, Paddy DeMarco, Jimmy Carter, thusiasm displayed during 16. By then we’ll have an idea Soto 1-0, 1 KO, Jesus Caro 4-0, 4 KO’s, and Johnny Saxton, Carmen Basilio, Wallace the preseason will help the of what the Bruins are made many other swashbuckling fight stars will Smith, Kid Gavilan, Virgil Akins, Don team. In addition, one newer of, what they are doing well demonstrate their talents this “Afternoon.” Jordan. The Welterweight class has always player who had a fine pre- and what they must improve Some “O’s” will go this Afternoon. Who, will been a very talented group of fighters. season was Vladimir Sobotka, upon. There will be more than it be? A Jimmy Burchfield fight card. Call The Super middle class, 168 lb. weight a center who had a great 60 games remaining before (401)724-2253/2254 for tickets. limit, is an interesting weight class too. camp after being up and down the final regular season bell U.S. National Golden Gloves Champions, New England and the world have; The Ring between the B’s and Provi- on April 11 — a road game New England; In 1958, the Champion was Magazine top ten, in the world? The Cham- dence for the past two sea- against Washington, the 1960 Olympic Gold medalist Wilbert pion is Vacant, #1. Mikkel Kessler, Den- sons. He just may stick this same team that opened the Skeeter McClure at 160 lbs., originally of mark 41-1, 31 KO’s, #2. Lucian Bute, Ro- time. He got a real long look campaign on Causeway Toledo Ohio. He moved to the State of Mas- mania 24-0, 19 KO’s, #3. Carl Froch, England from the coaching staff over Street on October 1. sachusetts, in 1973. In 1962, Ray Jutras of 25-0, 21 KO’s, #4. Librado Andrade, Mexico the course of the exhibition In his comments to the Lowell won the 112 lb. National Title, and 28-2, 21 KO’s, #5. Sakio Bika, Cameroon season, playing in seven of media, coach Julien chose a in 1969 Roosevelt Molden won the Na- 27-3-2, 17 KO’s, #6. Allan Green, Tulsa, the eight games — the most slightly different standard — tional title at 165 lbs. 1974 the National Oklahoma, USA #7. Karoly Balzsay, Hungary of any player on the Bruins where teams will stand on Champion was Robert Stewart who fought 21-0, 15 KO’s, Jermain Taylor, Little Rock training camp roster. Thanksgiving Day (through for Lowell, at 178 lbs.. Robert Stewart of New Arkansas 28-3-1, 17 KO’s, Denis Inkin of That impressive point total game 24). “Every year the York, was with famous trainer of Champi- Russia 34-1, 24 KO’s. We’ve got some future from last year — 116 — was teams that are in good shape ons Gus D’Amato. Remember Gus D’Amato. stars right here. In New England there’s, more than good enough to win by Thanksgiving are usually He trained several great world Champions. EBA Champion Irish Joey McCreedy, Elvin the Eastern Conference regu- the teams that end up in the Floyd Paterson, Mike Tyson, amongst many. Ayala, Angel Camacho Jr., Mark DeLuca, lar season title, served as a playoffs,” noted Julien. “We Robert Stewart and I fought in 1972, and in Benny Lescarbeau, Manny Antonio Lopes, tribute to head coach Claude are aware of that and we un- 1973 at the Golden Gloves New England Peter Manfredo Jr., Andrey Nevsky, Edwin Julien and his staff, and gave derstand how important it is Championships finals, in Lowell. He was the Rodriquez, Joey Spina. the B’s home ice advantage for us to get off to a good start Holyoke Golden Gloves Champion, and I the It was great recently seeing Herbie through the Conference fi- — even more so this year in Fall River Southern New England Golden Weissblum and Joseph “Medicine Ball” nals. Only one other fran- front of our fans.” Gloves Champion. I lost decisions to Bob Wright in the month of September. Both are chise had more — the San Whichever date of demar- Stewart both years. In 1993, Travis Simms extraordinary individuals in boxing. Long- Jose Sharks with 117. Many cation you choose know this. of Norwalk CT, won the 165 lb. Nationals. In time fixtures. They both looked great. Herbie were looking forward — per- By the time you sit down to the year 2000, Steve Vukosa won the Weissblum, and Joseph Wright our prayers, haps too much — to a show- your Thanksgiving dinner, National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight are with you both. You both are a part of our down with those Western the path of this edition of the National Championship as stated on Box great Boxing History. Thank you for your Conference winners who fea- Bruins probably will have Rec. Birthplace, Boston. The year 2002 pro- contributions. Fighting for US. To Massa- tured former Bruins captain been determined. The feeling duced two champions; 165 lb. Jaidon Cod- chusetts State Auditor Joe DeNucci. “Keep Joe Thornton. here is by then the Bruins rington of Bridgeport CT, and the 201 lb. up that great fight, you do for US!. Alas, it was not to be. San definitely will have served Matthew Godfrey of Providence RI. The “All are Golden!” Jose was erased early and notice that they will be a year 2006, produced two Champions; then the Carolina Hurri- strong playoff team. Thus, the Demetrius Andrade of Providence R.I., at canes eliminated the B’s. But main item of business left to 152 lbs. and Edwin Rodriquez 165 lbs. of the Bruins got an early sea- be determined will be how Worcester. 2007 again, had 2 champions; son chance for a measure of high in the Eastern Confer- 2008 Olympian Demetrius Andrade re- atonement, getting a rematch ence standings they will fin- peated at 152 lbs., and Nathanial James of with their nemesis when the ish. If they win the regular Boston, at 201 lbs +. He stands 6' 5" and ‘Canes furnished the opposi- season conference title, as weighs 260 lbs. In 2008, there were two tion for the second home they did last year, they will be more champions, Jorge Aiaguen 112 lbs. game of the season on Cause- guaranteed home ice advan- and Daniel O’Connor at 141 lbs., of way Street. tage through the Eastern Framingham. New England has done pretty Moreover, the afterglow of Conference Finals of the well in the 21st Century, in National Golden the success of last season — Stanley Cup Playoffs. If they Glove Tournaments. and yes, it was successful can amass the highest point Welterweights. Floyd Mayweather 40-0, even if it ended in disappoint- total in the NHL (and last year 25 KO’s, of the USA, and Juan Manuel ment (How many other teams they just missed doing so), Marquez 50-5-1, 37 KO’s of Mexico clashed wished they could have been they will be awarded home ice at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las playing hockey on May 14?) advantage through the Vegas. Floyd Mayweather won after twelve — lasted throughout the Stanley Cup Finals. one sided rounds over Juan Manuel offseason with the front office Hockey is here once again. Marquez. Winning by scores of 118-109, 120- announcement that more There are thousands across 107, and 119-108, unanimously over Juan than 5,100 new season ticket Bruins Nation hoping it re- Marquez. Marquez was knocked down in the Andrey Nevsky, a New England Prospect. holders had been added to the mains until June.