VOL. 113 - NO. 41 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, OCTOBER 9, 2009 $.30 A COPY Happy Columbus Day October Italian Heritage Month Kick-off Event October 12, 2009 America — Land of Dreamers The year was 1492. A young man from Genoa, Italy, Cristoforo Colombo, was convinced a route to the Far East could be found by sailing West and he wanted a chance to prove it. Many thought he was a dreamer. Luckily he was able to persuade others and turned his dream into a reality. In the years that followed, America became a melting pot for people who, like Columbus, had a dream and were willing to take a chance on what they believed in. The English, the French, the Jews, the Irish, the Italians, and countless others, all came seeking the freedom to make their own decisions and to have the opportunity to make their dreams a reality. They wanted the best of both worlds and got it. These people were proud to call themselves Americans and equally proud to hold on to the traditions of their homeland. Where else but in America would this be possible? On Thursday, October 1, 2009 the October Italian Heritage Month Committee held a Five hundred and seventeen years later, we salute the man who kick-off celebration at the Massachusetts State House. Many members of the took a chance — Christopher Columbus. A man who was a model committee along with Italian organizations and dignitaries attended the event. October for future explorers to emulate. We are the product of all the Italian Heritage is celebrating its 11th year in Massachusetts. Please check out Christopher Columbus’ that came before us. www.italianheritagemonth.com for a complete list of events. Front Row from left to We are Americans — the envy of other nations — where oppor- right: Luigi Munno, Deputy Consul General of Italy Boston, Comm. Lino Rullo, OIHM tunities are boundless for every person. Some call America, the President Emeritus. Second Row from left to right: Cav. Kevin Caira, OIHM President, “Land of Dreamers.” We’re not offended by this. Instead, we’re Lucia Clark, OIHM Recording Secretary, Honorable Joseph V. Ferrino, Ret., OIHM proud to be able to dream and, like Columbus, make our dreams Chairman Emeritus, Stefania Pezzopane, President of Province of L’Aquila, Dr. Liborio come true! Stellino, Consul General of Italy, Boston, Rina Burgey, OIHM Co-Director of Public Relations and State Representative Paul Donato. Back Row from left to right: First Christopher Columbus Parade Route: two gentlemen are delegates from the Province of L’Aquila, Salvatore Bramante, OIHM Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 1:00 PM. The parade Vice President of Fiscal Affairs, Dr. Stephen Maio, OIHM Chairman, Anna D’Quadri, begins on State St., then takes a left on Atlantic Ave., left OIHM Co-Director of Public Relations Jim DiStefano, State President OSIA, OIHM on Battery St., left on Hanover St.t, right on Cross St., then Director and Carlo Cipollone, Director of Education, Consul General of Italy Boston. a right on Endicott St., and ends in Keeney Square (corner (Photo by Ross Photography) of Commercial and Endicott ‘North Washington St.’) Mayor’s Column News Briefs by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston Yo-Yo Ma, Bill Russell, David Ortiz, and principals, Boston’s neighborhoods have by Sal Giarratani the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy dramatically changed over the past 20 have at least one thing in common — years. It is more inclusive, our neigh- SMACKDOWN TIME IN CONNECTICUT? each has been awarded the City’s “We borhoods are rich with cultural offerings Linda McMahon of WWE fame has resigned Are Boston” Leadership Award, which from across the world, and our children as the company’s CEO to seek the GOP nomi- recognizes the outstanding contribu- learn alongside students from more than nation for US Senate. Is she plotting a tions of individuals to Boston’s immi- 40 countries. smackdown of US Senator Chris Dodd? She grant community. Every year, the Moving to a new country is difficult. recently told Fox Business Network, “I just can’t Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians hon- We recognized this by creating the Office sit on the sidelines anymore. Washington ors a handful of newcomers in Boston of New Bostonians nearly 11 years ago. needs fresh faces, it needs some new blood.” with the “We Are Boston” Awards Gala. The office provides assistance with Dodd is planning to run for a sixth term next The fourth annual gala honored Yo-Yo housing, job placement, citizenship year but McMahon says Dodd has “lost his way Ma and five others this week at the and English classes, health, and other and our trust.” Convention and Exhibition Center. essential services, and many immi- KUDOS TO THE CONNOLLY Senator Kennedy, who fought tire- grants overcome the initial challenge City Councilor John Connolly was all busi- lessly for immigrant rights, summed up to attain tremendous success. Maria ness on preliminary Election Day recently. He the “We Are Boston” Awards Gala when Pires Centeio is a great example of topped the ticket but that wasn’t the best news he received the leadership award in this. Born in Cape Verde, she helped of the day for him. His wife Meg gave birth to 2006: “You could travel across this found the Dudley Youth Council and little Edward Ronan Connolly at Newton- nation and you will not find, in any city the Uphams Corner Youth Council. Wellesley Hospital. Said the proud father, little in the country, the kind of dinner that She’s also conducted neighborhood Teddy was “our best early return ever.” we are having this evening that cel- research with a UMass Boston profes- REMEMBER ACTOR PAUL BURKE? ebrates diversity and brings people sor and organized a summer youth soc- Paul Burke was a great TV actor in the Six- together, proud of their heritage, proud cer clinic; Maria is now studying at ties. He seemed to be everywhere. Think of of their background and making this the Harvard. him and you think of his role as a detective in most vibrant city in the area.” The contributions of immigrants are the long-running Naked City TV series and his We welcome immigrants to Boston many, and we rely on their hard work role as a WWII pilot in 12 O’Clock High TV show. with open arms, and together we have every day. Of the largest United States (Continued on Page 13) helped make diversity one of Boston’s biggest strengths. 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During re- Christian Basilica was taken church that is rectangular cent years however, that from the pagan Roman court Italian Heritage Month! in plan has columns at the policy has been relaxed to of law that was called a ba- side aisles, a raised altar the point where a Catholic silica and this, in turn, was and a semicircular section Church of any shape can be copied from the earlier Greek CARLO behind the altar which is designated a basilica if the civilization. The climate of Greece is intermediate be- BASILE tween rigorous cold and re- WarmHappy Wishes Anniversary to Everyone, laxing heat, and it favors STATE REPRESENTATIVE outdoor life. The “Ecclesia” 1st Suffolk District toHappy the PostColumbus Gazette Day or Town Meeting of the ancient Greek communities met once a year in their Joe DeNucci “agora” or market place. State Auditor Later, it was held in open Commonwealth of Massachusetts theaters, and the number of meetings was increased to Happy Paid for by the four per year. In the event A. Joseph DeNucci Committee of a rain shower the meet- ing had to be adjourned and Columbus Day everyone scooted for cover. The problem was soon solved by a supreme authority Enjoy the Parade Happy Columbus Day known as the “Archon- Basileus”, who caused the construction of a huge build- State Senator ing for the purpose of trans- Sal LaMattina acting civil and legal affairs. & Family Anthony The Roman counterpart to this structure was first built Boston City Councilor - District 1 about 200 B.C. by a high PETRUCCELLI civil officer named Marcus Porcius Cato. He was com- (Continued on Page 12) Happy Columbus Day Happy Columbus Day from DIAMONDS ROLEX ESTATE JEWELRY Bought & Sold Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Jim (617) 263-7766 Happy AARON Columbus Day MICHLEWITZ STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 3 from Judge Joseph V. FERRINO Happy & Mrs. Joseph Ferrino Have a Great Columbus Day Columbus Day Happy Columbus Day Celebration BAY STATE FREEDOM FOUNDATION Joseph V. Ferrino, RET. 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