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US Senator Edward M. For many people they were The young Kennedy Family at the Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport, Massachusetts Kennedy was first elected to born with him in office. Over during happy times when they vacationed on Cape Cod. the US Senate in 1962 at the age of 29 years old. (Continued on Page 5) Mayor’s Column News Briefs by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston Job creation and retention, infrastruc- made since February, I unveiled a report by Sal Giarratani ture improvement, economic stabiliza- that documents Boston’s ARRA invest- tion, and clean energy investment. ments after six months. Happy Anniversary These were the fundamental goals of To accompany the release of this Happy 40th anniversary to the Somerville the American Recovery and Reinvest- progress report, I had the pleasure of News. This little paper started back in 1969 ment Act (ARRA) that President Obama announcing $720,000 in Brownfield by Bob Publicover during the crazy 1969 may- signed into law on February 17, 2009. funds awarded to Boston by the U.S. oral preliminary when James Marino decided Six months later, I’m proud that Boston Environmental Protection Agency to re- to take-on incumbent Mayor Jim Brennan. can mark this anniversary by noting the develop three vacant parcels that will When the votes were counted on that long ago tremendous impact that this federal eventually create 64 units of workforce September preliminary, an unknown third funding has had on our city. To date, housing, several neighborhood retail candidate Reverend S. Lester Ralph surprised we’ve secured $172.6 million in federal stores, and 137 jobs citywide. This latest everyone and went on to win the first of three funding that has allowed us to maintain allocation serves as a great example of terms that November election day. The hundreds of positions within the Boston ARRA’s ability to transform communi- Somerville News office is located in Davis Public Schools, save 100 police officers ties through job creation and neighbor- Square. from potential budget cuts, put 850 youth hood development. For the people of Allowing Non-citizens to Vote to work in summer jobs, modernize pub- Boston, these projects are just a few lic housing, and invest in stalled devel- among many that have been made pos- There is a bill (H672) up on Beacon Hill now opment. By leveraging an additional sible through the stimulus package. in the Elections Laws Committee that would $162.2 million, ARRA funds have pro- In total, with the help of the recovery permit non-citizens the right to vote in mu- vided a total economic investment of act we’ve been able to launch 41 projects, nicipal elections. Communities could adopt over $334 million for the City of Boston. representing 1,666 jobs that have either this law if it were approved by elected govern- From day one, the Obama adminis- been created or saved. On top of these ment officials and approved by voters on a lo- tration made it clear that account- opportunities and the funding I high- cal ballot question. BAD IDEA! ability was necessary for the recovery lighted earlier for youth summer jobs, Illegal Immigrants act to be fully effective. In Boston, we we’ve invested in job training for 232 and Public Housing echoed this sentiment, and soon disadvantaged and dislocated adults. A bill before the Housing Committee would after receiving the first allocation of Together, we’re creating stronger prohibit illegals from being placed ahead of ARRA funding, we launched a website neighborhoods, and the following are US citizens and legal immigrants on public — www.cityofboston.gov/recovery — to some of the major highlights from the housing waiting lists. GOOD IDEA! allow everyone to follow the recovery six month report. dollars at work in our neighborhoods. (Continued on Page 15) This week, to mark the progress we’ve (Continued on Page 14)

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Back to School As parents and their school for just four of the recall ac- VIRGINES VESTALES kids pick out back-to-school tions, the total number of fashions it’s a good time to American-made garments (The Best Little Virgins in Old Rome) remind them to consider was quite high due to one Nothing in Rome is said own. Nothing could be more It is here that the resem- safety as well as styling and very large recall of 300,000 to be more ancient than natural than for the chief’s blance ended for instead affordability. According to hooded sweatshirts with the institution of a maiden unmarried daughters to be of poverty and obedience, the the U.S. Consumer Product drawstrings. priesthood. As was men- placed in charge of this Vestals enjoyed great inde- Safety Commission (CPSC) Parents should read the tioned in a previous issue, precious hearth, under the pendence and luxury. They children’s apparel can be labels on their children’s the worship of Vesta goes protection of Vesta, the god- were exempt from the com- harmful or even deadly. clothes and watch for poten- back to the time when it was dess of fire. mon law, and not even So far in 2009 the CPSC tially dangerous products. difficult but necessary to ob- The number of Vestals cor- subject to the censor’s au- has issued 21 product recalls The CPSC warns: “There tain fire. The sacred fire, responds to the idea that thority. They enjoyed a most involving 559,120 articles of should be no drawstrings on the source of all Roman life they were originally the conspicuous freedom, hav- clothing unsafe for children. hoods or around the neck. and power, was kept alive in daughters of one family, and ing the right to hold property Over half (12) of the recalls Drawstrings at the waist an edifice known as the that they were the king’s and to make a will. These involved garments made in or bottom of jackets should Temple of Vesta, and it was daughters is traceable to rights along exceeded those China. Several of the rest of extend no more than three constantly tended by a group their position of honor in the of the average females of the the recalls involved gar- inches to prevent catching of virgin priestesses that Roman State. They have times. The Vestals also en- ments made in other Asian in car and school bus doors were known as the Vestals. been compared with the joyed great political impor- nations. Although made-in- or getting caught on play- At Rome their number nuns of the Roman Catholic tance, often interposing to U.S.A. products accounted ground equipment.” started at four, but was Church, and the Atrium save a life, to restore har- increased to six about the Vestae has been called their mony at critical moments, Edward Moore Kennedy, 1932-2009 time of the early Republic. convent. There was a close or even to carry out the pro- In my fifteen years repre- lost a true statesman and During primitive times the resemblance in their vow of visions of important wills. senting in Washington the devoted public servant. For possession of fire was the chastity and the cutting of Death was the penalty for textile industry of Massachu- five decades, Senator Kennedy greatest gain that man their hair. injuring them, and anyone setts and the rest of the U.S. defended the causes of justice had yet made, and to lose it They were dressed en- whom they escorted was also a few, very few, U.S. Senators and peace on the floor of the was the greatest misfortune tirely in white, with a coro- protected from assault. have towered above the rest U.S. Senate. Today is a day to for the community. The net shaped headband Meeting them by chance in for their ability to get things put politics aside and our great chief, or the so-called king, (infula), ornamented with the street also saved a crimi- done, Ted Kennedy was one state and country first, and rec- fulfilled a most important ribbons (vittae) suspended nal who was being led away of those few. I knew, from ognize Senator Kennedy’s re- duty towards his people by from it, and also a white veil to punishment. experience, that if Senator markable leadership and keeping a fire always burn- or hood (suffibulum) made Kennedy was on my side I service to his constituents of ing, from which they could from a piece of white woolen NEXT WEEK: Virgines could count on a large num- Massachusetts. As someone at any moment kindle their cloth with a purple border. Vestales (Continued) ber of Democratic and even who has lost a father and a a few Republican law-makers brother I love, I know Senator to get onboard also. Likewise, Kennedy’s passing represents FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE if Kennedy was against a great loss to his family and something, he influenced friends. I send my condolences Benefit for the North End Against Drugs several others in congress. to the entire Kennedy family On Thursday, September 10, 2009 ing to get rid of your stuff come on down And while some have that and, on behalf of Republicans sort of influence when their of the Commonwealth, we give from 3-7PM a benefit for the North End and become a vendor. Tables are avail- party has the senate major- thanks for his extraordinary Against Drugs will take place a the Nazzaro able, so please contact Ellen Johnston at ity or occupies the White life of service.” Center on North Bennet Street in 617-869-2216. Support this worthy House, Kennedy was a deal- The State of Massachu- Boston’s North End. The event will be a cause and stop by to purchase a delicious maker, or deal-breaker even setts has lost a powerful when in the minority. voice in Washington. flea market and bake sale. If you are look- baked good! Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman, Jennifer David Trumbull is the Nassour said of the late chairman of the Boston Ward Senator Kennedy: Three Republican Committee. “I am deeply saddened by Boston’s Ward Three includes the death of Senator Ted the North End, West End, part Kennedy. He was a tireless of Beacon Hill, downtown, champion of the weak and waterfront, Chinatown, and Mark the Date! forgotten, and our nation has part of the South End. 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Lucy R. (Paolillo) Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor 5 Prince Street, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 617-227-8929 617-227-8928 FAX 617-227-5307 CIANO e-mail: [email protected] MARCH 7, 1919 - AUGUST 19, 2009 Website: www.BostonPostGazette.com Lucy R. (Paolillo) Ciano of children were very close to Arlington, Massachusetts them but John and Lucy Subscriptions in the United States $30.00 yearly peacefully passed away did everything together. Published weekly by on August 19, 2009. Lucy You would often find Lucy Post-Gazette, 5 Prince St., P.O. Box 130135, was born on March 7, dancing away with her Boston, MA 02113 1919, one of six children. husband and spending USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Her parents were time with her family POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the immigrants from Bari, and friends. They POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Italy. She is the beloved developed a bond James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma wife of the late John F. between the two of 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 Ciano, loving mother them, that it was of Frank J. Ciano of no surprise that they Vol. 113 - No. 35 Friday, August 28, 2009 Arlington and Linda left this world just Mirabella and husband two months apart. GUEST EDITORIAL Sal of Lexington. She is Back in the day, John the loving Grandmother purchased a 1983 of Lucinda Ciano, Sal Jr., Cadillac Seville. With UPSTANDING CITIZENS FACE Peter, Lisa and John 56,000 miles on it was JAIL TIME FOR PRAYING Mirabella and Great- used in the funeral grandmother of Dante service. John told Lucy, only by Edward P. Shallow Salvatore Mirabella. She began rich people can buy Cadillacs If the title of this editorial doesn’t inflame the 86% working during the Depression as a as he smiled and gave Lucy the keys of Americans who believe in God then all I can theo- stitcher at Hyde Foot Wear and the in 1983. rize is apathy has triumphed against religious Hood Rubber Company. After WWII She is also the sister of Tony convictions and led by the ACLU and the liberals in she met John Ciano at a Somerville Paolillo of Belmont and the late Mary Congress, determined to convert America into a secu- High School dance and they were D’Onofrio, Nick, Vincent “Jim”, and lar nation have been successful. married in 1947. They were together Ralph Paolillo. Funeral was from The The late Dr. D. James Kennedy, founder and pastor until John’s passing on June 13, 2009. DeVito-O’Donnell Funeral Home in of Coral Ridge Ministries declared, “The American After Lucy’s children were grown, Arlington, Massachusetts. The funeral Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is one of the great- est threats the American family faces today.” she worked in the dining halls at Mass was at St. Agnes Church. Dr. Kennedy stood up against the ACLU and without Harvard University. She took care Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. fear of retribution by the ACLU told of their sworn of the students as she did her own Lucy was full of spunk and will always objective to destroy Christianity. often asking, “do you have enough be remembered for her love of family, The latest attack by the ACLU is taking place in food … take a little more.” Their friends and life. May she rest in peace. Santa Rosa County School District in Florida where people uphold traditional values and customs. One of those customs is the widespread use of prayer at all JOHNNY PAOLO BOCCE TOURNAMENT sorts of public events, including school events. The ACLU came in, filed a federal lawsuit to stop the per- — A Family Week Tradition — nicious influence of students hearing people pray. Photo Essay by Bob DeCristoforo After a few months, the school board caved when Over the years the legal bills started mounting. The ACLU has an North End Against almost unlimited budget because it can be reim- Drugs Family Pride bursed for bringing the “civil rights” lawsuits, but the Week has renewed, school district must pay out-of-pocket. Desperate to revitalized, and end the lawsuit, school officials signed a deal writ- even established ten by the ACLU, which the federal judge assigned to some new tradi- the case then issued as a court order. tions. One estab- Two things happened. First, some school employ- lished is the ees and adult volunteers gathered for a lunch after Annual Johnny school hours, and the principle, Frank Lay, had the Paolo Bocce Tour- athletic director, Robert Freeman, offer a prayer be- nament, which fore meal. Second, some students were present at takes place faith- an awards banquet when a clerk, Michelle Winkler, Johnny Paolo fully on North End asked her husband (who is not a school employee) to Family Pride Sunday, and honoring a true offer a prayer. The ACLU ran to U.S. District Judge North End Legend, Johnny Paolo, who has Rodgers, who issued a contempt citation against all organized the Tournament every year. 2009 three for criminal contempt, which could carry six was no different and NEAD takes this time months in jail and a $5,000 fine. to ‘Thank Johnny for all he does, and salute This situation is an outrage. The first event was 1ST PLACE: Jennie Visariello, Rich and congratulate the winners: not even a violation of the order. It controls “school Quigley, AJ McEvoy, Claudia Leto. events”, and lists events involving students (such as graduation ceremonies and pep rallies). No students were present at the afterhour’s lunch. It was not a school event as the order defines it, so the no-prayer order does not apply. (Continued on Page 14)

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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD FED CHIEF OPTIMISTIC by Sal Giarratani Fed Chief Bernanke was constituents during August privately held owner of the optimistic as he said the recess. The White House Chicago newspaper sold its Team Giarratani Texas U.S. and global economies hasn’t said if it could agree entire stake to the Richetts were emerging from the to a 300% poverty plan. family for $845 million. downturn, thanks to a strong This means that a family of The sale includes the news- response by government and three with pretax income of paper, Wrigley Field and the central banks. The market $55,000 would have to pay up Chicago Cubs. The Richett’s found comfort in his speech to 15% of pretax income of previously bought the TD when he said that a return $55,000 or $8,350 to obtain Ameritrade, a large broker- to growth in the near term coverage or face a fine. The age company. looks likely. Oil prices rose bipartisan chaired by Max Charles de Vauix and to a 2009 high up $6.38 Boucus (D-Montana) is fo- Chuck de Lardenelle as stocks moved to their cused on changing the ratio launched a pair of mutual highest levels in 10 months. to 65% of healthcare costs. funds on October 1, 2008 just The S&P 500 and the NYSE High deductible plans tied to as markets were collapsing. composite led the charge as health savings accounts That suited de Vauix, as his they added 2% each. The over 76% of the medical costs defensive style helped him Dow followed and the of an insured population. to survive during other NASDAQ was up 1.6%. Posi- This provision when com- downturns. His fund is up tive news on the housing bined with for many elderly 3%; 33% of his fund’s portfo- market gave stocks another adults with modest incomes lio is in stocks, 29% of his push. The National Associa- to be able to afford a subsid- portfolio is in bonds, 24% Team Giarratani Texas: Recently, Sal Giarratani visited tion of Realtors reported iary of 300% of the poverty in cash and 14% in other his nephew and family in Austin, Texas. Shown in photo sales of existing homes line and would have to assets. His mentor, Jean (L to R) are Sal Giarratani, Shafeega, Dominic 3rd, and jumped 7.2% in July. It was have subsidies to help Marie Eveillard, shared little Helen. (Photo by Mike Watkins) th the 4 gain in a row to the pay the premiums. If you Morningstar Stock Manager I recently returned from Who knows? best levels in two years. have to exempt a lot of people of the Year Award in 2006. my fourth Texas vacation I stopped by the Central Home building stocks from the mandate because When he can’t find bargains since December 2007. Firehouse in the downtown rushed ahead 5%. The 10- they cannot afford coverage he holds plenty of gold and Austin, Texas is a fantas- area again and brought a Year Treasury yield jumped you unravel the reason cash. The goal is minimiz- tic city. Perfect weather copy of the Post-Gazette from 14 ticks to 3.57%. The hous- for the mandate said Judith ing losses rather than maxi- always happens while I’m last September showing ing market has turned for Solomon a senior fellow at mizing gains. In an inter- visiting down there. This the photos of Ladder 1 on the better, according to NAR Liberal Club for Budget and view he was asked about time around the highs were Hanover Street with their chief economists Lawrence Policy priorities. earnings. He said the only always between 88 and 92 Quint 1 in Austin. All the fire Yun, who credited lower Natural gas futures con- reason earnings were better Fahrenheit. The heat was fighters got a kick out of it. prices and mortgages, as tinue to fall hitting a new low than expected was that cost dry and skies bright blue. I My friend Jose was working well as a tax credit for first- on Friday. cutting was better than ex- rented a great Chevy Cobalt again and he was in that time homebuyers. Rising Obama and the White pected. Also he thinks this that gave me great mile- Quint 1 photo. Once again, I foreclosures boosted exist- House have hiked the defi- rally has gotten ahead of it- age. I traveled close to 500 parked my car at their ing homes for sale, by 7.3% cit outlook for 10 years to $9 self. In the next 10 years he miles and only visited a gas firehouse while I roamed totaling $409 million in trillion from $7.11 trillion. gives returns of 4-7% which station once for seven bucks Downtown Austin. This time July and this is far above The higher figure brings the is better than the flat curve of 87 octane. My own Grand I even stopped in at the the 5-6 month supply typi- President in line with CBO’s we’ve experienced in the Marquis lives at the gas Texas Chili Parlor to sample cal of a normal market. With $9.1 trillion estimate and past decade. Equity will de- station. Maybe, if GM had in- the hottest chili known to unemployment expected to gives his critics more am- cline positive returns but troduced more of these cars mankind. hit 10% as layoffs continue munition, as his spending very modest ones in the next sooner, it wouldn’t have bel- What made this vacation into next year, a return to plans are too costly. few years. The indicator he lied up on Marilyn Monroe’s better was the fact I read no normal could take a while. Folgers bought by watches most is unemploy- 83rd birthday. newspapers nor watched the The tax credit for first- Smucker’s lifted earnings to ment as he sees no one hir- This time around, I went TV news. time homebuyers expires .92¢ up 12% for the quarter ing. The consumer accounts cowboy. Bought a western I spaced out with great st December 1 . and $3.76 for the year. The for 70% of the economy and shirt like Roy Rogers, at- movies at night and the pool For Iraq, security is the maker of Jif Peanut Butter you can’t fix the balance tached a great Texas belt over at the RiverSide Club- issue. Aware of deadly bomb- and Hungry Jacks Pan- sheet of a consumer in the buckle to my belt and found house. Every day, I stopped ings has shaken confidence cakes, increased in price 4% way you can a company. A a great black cowboy hat at by for several hours poolside, in Iraq’s ability to keep the and sales were up 15% above company can do an equity one of those cowboy stores swimming or baking on a peace as the latest bombing views. offerings and convert debt to just outside Austin, but I chaise lounge. On the final killed 101 and injured more Catepillar rose 4% as equity but you can’t do that still can’t afford real cowboy day there, someone asked than 500. The election is too it reported talks with with consumers. He is also boots. Still haven’t taken a me where I came from and close to call and needs more China’s Jianghuai company worried about China as the ride on a real horse and when I said Boston, she an- time, and an October runoff about a joint venture to banks have been told to lend one of my goals next time swered, “Oh, that’s why you may be necessary. make heavy trucks and a lot. Many people are wor- down there is to saddle up baked at the pool everyday.” The house deficit could engines. Catepillar along ried about their banking sys- on one. I returned home looking like exceed $900 million and with Navistar would control tem which could be very Austin just implemented a a person of color. shift a tax burden to the 50% each of the company. painful if it collapses. brand-new rapid transit sys- My nephew’s father-in-law middle-class, who would pay Catepillar rose 4% on the It’s time to call your tem connecting Downtown treated me to a bar-be-cue. more for less coverage, after news. financial advisor or call me Austin to nearby suburban Plenty of chicken, beer and getting an earful from their The Tribune Company, a at 617-261-7777. communities. These trains red wine. seem to be similar to our His real name is Gene Green Line without over- Watkins but he likes to be Mayor Menino Seeks Artists for Art Fridays! head wires. Will Texans called Gino, so Gino it is. ride them is another thing. I’ve even added a new citi- APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! They seem to really like zen to Red Sox Nation. Her Art Fridays is a weekly muters passing by on their slow down and check out the their freedom down there name is Carlee Sherman outdoor art show in Down- way to and from the Finan- artists’ work. and it may prove difficult to town Crossing on Summer cial District, State House, Because the pilot program get them out of their cars. (Continued on Page 15) Street next to Macy’s. Par- Theater District, Boston was such a huge success, ticipating artists will have Common, City Hall, Faneuil dates have now been ex- the opportunity to sell their Hall and the T. Performing tended into the fall, and ap- Boston Harborside Home work to shoppers on the artists and nearby food ven- plications are currently be- busiest pedestrian street in dors add to the character and ing accepted for additional Joseph A. Langone Boston, as well as to com- give customers a reason to artists. Artists are encouraged to set up a 10 x 10 tent, but 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery tents are NOT required. 617-536-4110 Artists without tents will www.bostonharborsidehome.com Traditional Burial Plot be placed under the former (for 2) Starting at $1500 Filene’s building overhang Joseph F. Allen Trevor Slauenwhite if it rains. No commission Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca will be collected on sales. Download an application COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS at: www.bostonredevelopment 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 authority.org/DownloadFiles/ Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com ArtFridaysFallApp.pdf A Service Family Afiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! Check out the web site: 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 www.artfridays.com. POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 28, 2009 Page 5

• Ted Kennedy (Continued from Page 1) his now 47 years on Capitol Hill he has been a champion of liberal causes. Fondly, known as the “Liberal Lion”, Ted Kennedy came from the most powerful and popular American political families. He was a champion advo- cate for immigrants. He fought for the underdog and was a big supporter of the Health Care Reform. He was consistent in his beliefs and had a passion for service in government. Whether you agreed with him or not, his A gathering at the John F. Kennedy Library with Senator was a powerful national Edward M. Kennedy honoring Giovanni Goria, Prime voice. Minister of Italy, circa 1987.

Visit to My Mother Phyllis Donnaruma, past editor and Caesar Donnaruma, past editor and by Bob Leon publisher of the Post-Gazette receives the publisher of the Post-Gazette discussing Public Service Award, from Pasquale politics with young Ted Kennedy while his Today, I’m going to visit my mother. I know it doesn’t Pignato, President of the Italian American wife Phyllis Donnaruma looks on. really matter that it has been some time since I’ve seen Civic League of America and Ted (Photo taken at the Post-Gazette office her. Kennedy. on Prince Street in the North End.) After all, she’s my mother; I love her and I know she Note from Pamela Donnaruma, loves me. Editor and Publisher Let’s see, perhaps I should bring her some flowers; As a young girl I remember Ted Kennedy visiting my parents although I’m not certain which she’d prefer. I can’t even Phyllis and Caesar at the Post-Gazette office on Prince Street in the North End. remember her favorite. But, I know it really doesn’t matter. I would like to share with you some pictures which bring back fond memories. After all, she’s my mother; I love her and she loves me. Our deepest condolences to the Kennedy family. What can I use as my reason for not having seen her in such a long time? Colors of Liberty My personal, very important matters: my job, my family, by Rosario Teixeira my friends, my many appointments? They all seem like Colors of Liberty exhibit will be open to the such ridiculous excuses. public at the Massachusetts State House, I reflect on the times when I should have held her hand, Doric Hall, from August 31st to September listened to her voice, or just sat and talked with her. I could 11th, 2009. The public is invited to join State now only imagine what I may have learned! Representative Peter Koutoujian, the artist But, once again, she knows how busy I’ve been! And I Daniel Varoujan Hejinian, and other digni- know she’ll understand. taries at the Doric Hall, Massachusetts After all, she’s my mother; I love her and she loves me. State House, on September 11th, 2009 from How I remember all that she sacrificed for me! How 12 noon to 2 pm, when Varoujan will offi- proud she has always been of me and my family. How cially unveil a painting dedicated to the victims of September 11th. she has loved me, unconditionally. Colors of Liberty is a Peace of Art project Wow! She certainly is a “wonder of wonders.” sponsored by State Representative Peter And someday, I pray that I can imitate her; love her and Koutoujian. The exhibit is a collection of art care for her, as she has loved and cared for me. work created by Daniel Varoujan Hejinian Even though I may realize a child’s love can never equal and it expresses the artist’s vision of of my heart. The bright stars on the mid- that of a mother. Amer-ica, his adopted country. To see night blue are the guiding light to the prom- Someday, I promise I shall imitate her. I know if I do so, Colors of Liberty collection please visit ise land.” America is the home of the Statue my children will do for me. http://www.colorsofliberty.com/ of Liberty, a perennial symbol of our nation After all, she’s my mother; I love her and she loves me. In 1979, Daniel Varoujan Hejinian came and our democracy, holding the torch of lib- I sometimes stop to reflect on all the many times she has to the United States to seek the freedom to erty for all nations, welcoming those starved express himself as an artist. He settled in for freedom of expression and squelched un- “remembered” when I had forgotten. All of the little, the Boston area and here he has raised a der dictatorial regimes the world over. unimportant things that seemed meaningless to me, but so family. This is the land, where his father, a America is a country of immigrants. Gen- very important to her. survivor of the Armenian Genocide, came eration upon generation, immigrants have The proper behavior, the love and respect she had for to die, where his son was born, where he come to America to build a better future for God and so many people and how she proved it through has let his imagination soar. Here, Varoujan themselves and their children. acts of kindness. has created an impressive body of beautiful Amidst hundreds of people pledging alle- The same acts I now question whether I possess and am and meaningful art work, from Romantic giance to the flag of the United States, the willing to exhibit in my daily life as she did. Expressionist paintings, to corporate and final ceremony in becoming a US citizen, Although I may have sometimes thought these acts were religious murals in seven Armenian Varoujan was inspired to create Colors of silly, I always knew how genuine was her love. churches. Here he planted the seeds of a Liberty. “There were people of all colors, from How I still marvel at how this woman lived her life! new beginning and a different future. all corners of the world, from different eth- Varoujan chose to be an American citizen nic groups, cultures, religions, speaking The years and thoughts pass through my mind as if they by naturalization. This is a conscien- different languages, and yet together as one, traveled at light speed to the reality of where I am. tious process rather foreign to those with one common goal, to be American. This And as I exit the door of my car, smiling at the thoughts who were born in America. We do not is where I saw the real face of America, and of seeing and talking with her again, I suddenly realize choose where we are born, but we choose I was inspired to create Colors of Liberty the door to her home is not the portal that exuded love and where to live and what country to pledge collection. That intense desire was renewed warmth at the sight of a visitor, but a cold stone monument allegiance. in me during the 2008 presidential inau- with just a name and date. Although the exhibit reflects the artist’s guration marking a new beginning in our No longer the warm, sensitive person I called “Mom.” vision, these are images where we find our- history as a people and a nation.” As I silently pray to her and for her, I ask her once again, selves and our ancestors, and the hopes and Daniel Varoujan Hejinian is the founder dreams of generations. In this collection, of PEACE OF ART, Inc., a non-profit educa- as so often in times past, to look after and care for me. Varoujan expresses his love for America. tional organization which uses the univer- Most importantly to never, ever forget me, as I shall never, “The American flag is the most beautiful of sal language of art to bring awareness to ever forget her. all flags with an ingenious and modern de- the human condition and to promote peace- After all, she’s my mother; I love her and I know she sign. When the red and white stripes wave ful solutions to conflict. For more informa- loves me. in the wind, I feel its beat as I feel the beat tion please visit http://www.peaceofart.org/ Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 28, 2009

Fairmont Battery Wharf ALL THAT ZAZZ by Mary N. DiZazzo ‘Celebrate Summer on the Waterfront’ Lush — For the Love of Sugar and the Death of Dimples Ciao bella, together make for an easy to coconut oil is revealed. In true LUSH fashion two use sugar scrub. When used This light protein rich oil NEW solid sugar scrubs conveniently in the shower softens and moisturizes the have been developed to on wet skin you can feel and body while beeswax absolute, end cellulite and dimples — see the sugary magic leav- a natural antiseptic, soothes in the shower! ing you with bright, smooth and protects your skin. According to Helen glowing skin. Your skin is seductively Ambrosen, LUSH product SUGAR SCRUB — uses Fair scented with mimosa abso- Creator and Company Trade sugar to relieve lute and ylang ylang, luxuri- founder, “One of the most cellulite and to invigorate ously sensational. important things to do is your skin. 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Mary is a third- a resident of Lewis Wharf. shaped into a half moon solid soothing center that will generation cosmetologist and product so you can gently make your skin feel re- a Massachusetts distributor of On August 11, 2009 over 300 of Boston’s power rub, rub, rub those dead cells freshed and totally rejuve- Kosmea brand rose hip oil players came to the Fairmont Battery Wharf to away! nated. As the Fair Trade products. She may be con- ‘Celebrate Summer on the Waterfront’ on Made of sugar, sodium sugar melts away the nour- tacted at (978) 470-8183 or Sensing’s waterfront patio. The event, co-hosted bicarb and cream of tartar- ishing center of extra virgin [email protected] by the Fairmont Battery Wharf and the Residences at Battery Wharf, featured live entertainment, classic Italian hors d’oeuvres and a fashion show highlighting resort inspired clothing by the neighborhood North End boutique, Saint Rosalia Twilight. by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari In the foyer of Sacred infested with plague and Heart Church is a statue many died. On February 14, of Saint Rosalia, a saint un- 1625 Vincenzo Bonelli, while NUKING SIGNS familiar to most, yet shortly, hunting on Monte Pellegrino a feast will be celebrated came upon a young woman Is the Ultimate Negative Advertising in the North End honoring who spoke these words: “Do the saint whose statue not be afraid, I will show you by Sal Giarratani many find so enigmatic. The my grotto.” I am Rosalia; tell The ongoing political SIGN pared to years past, things statue is rich in symbolism the Archbishop about this WAR that has been going are quite tame nowadays. incorporating a figure of a vision. Prepare yourself be- on lately in the Roslindale- With good friends working man holding a rifle and his cause in four days you will West Roxbury area certainly for both Michael Flaherty dog. Saint Rosalia is holding also go to a better life. points to the race for mayor and Mayor Menino, anyone a crucifix in one hand and Two days after his death, heating up with the recent steeped in politics Boston a skull resting on a book in for the woods of Mount Rosalia’s bones were placed summer blast of heat. No style, knows signs signify the other. Tourists and pa- Quisquina where she lived in a silver urn, put on top of one likes sign wars because political strength in any rishioners alike have asked in a cave, on the walls of a float illuminated and deco- they’re so expensive to wage given area. The more signs, for an explanation of the which she wrote these words: rated with roses, lilies and and the only winners are the the more workers and the symbols as well as informa- “I, Rosalia, daughter of candles. Where she passed, sign companies. more clout for a campaign tion on her life. Sinibaldo, Lord of Roses and the plague ended. Pilgrim- Recently, one campaign organization. According to tradition, Quisquina, have taken the ages to Monte Pellegrino veteran noted the political Before moving to Roslin- Rosalia was born in resolution to live in this cave began and a church was truism: Political signs don’t dale, I lived in the Clam Palermo, Sicily in the 12th for the love of my Lord, Jesus built in the cave where her win elections but you can’t Point neighborhood of Dor- Century to noble parents. Christ.” Afraid of being remains were found. Pope win elections without signs. chester. Lately, my old She was the daughter of tracked down by her father, Urban VIII in 1630 added Signs and sign placement street, Park Street is look- Sinibald, Lord of Quisquina she fled to Monte Pellegrino the name of Saint Rosalia to or quantity of signs is all ing like a Menino Campaign and of Rosa, descended from and lived in a dark, damp the Roman Martyrology, the about campaign organiza- Office. The street is plas- the family of Charlemagne. cave with only grass and Holy See’s official catalogue tion, showing political oppo- tered with those green A nobleman asked for water as her means of nour- of saints. nents you mean business. Menino signs thanks to her hand in marriage, but ishment for her remaining Saint Rosalia is the Patron All the signs in the word David Higgins, an Irishman Rosalia refused because she years. Saint of Palermo. She is of- don’t add up to one vote and who loves politics, a devel- was committed to Christ. To On May 29, 1624, Vito ten represented as a nun they don’t very often lure oper who builds needed avoid the marriage she left Amedeo had a vision and with a cross in her hand. even a single new voter. housing and a community the royal palace and headed with his friends began to Tradition has it that she When James Michael activist who loves his Clam excavate on Monte Pelle- died on September 4, 1166. Curley ran for office, he Point neighborhood. grino and found a large stone The feast in honor of Saint played politics to win. Some- All the mayoral candidates FOUND which hid the remains of Rosalia will be celebrated on times, he had to be a rascal. love supporters like Higgins Rosalia; they also found a September 13th with a pro- He might hire a guy to drive out there spreading the On August 23rd an crucifix and rosary. In the cession of the saint through a sound truck plastered word and turning out the insulin testing kit con- same year, Palermo was the streets of the North End. with his opponent’s name on vote, hanging signs, plant- taining insulin, was found it, send the truck out after ing signs and outnumber- on the corner of Fulton midnight blaring the great ing the other guys’ signs. and Lewis streets in the deeds of his opponent. The Good sign placement is all North End and was turned POST-GAZETTE more people awoken by the about Boston Politics 101 into Area A police station truck, the fewer votes for his since the days of Honey Fitz, behind the JFK building. EAST BOSTON SATELLITE OFFICE opponent. James Michael Curley, If this is your kit please Politics has been hard- Martin Lomasney or my boy- go to the Area A police IS NOW OPEN ball in Boston since the ar- hood state Representative station to retrieve it. rival of the Irish pol. Com- Charlie Iannello. MARIE MATARESE 35 Bennington Street, East Boston LAW OFFICES OF Vazza 617.227.8929 FRANK J. CIANO Funeral Homes MON. and TUES. 10:00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M. THURS. 11:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW 262 Beach St., Revere 781-284-1127 DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. 11 Henry St., E. Boston ACCEPTING Advertisements 617-567-0955 617-354-9400 Louis R. Vazza - Mark A. 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FLORENTINE CAFÉ You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t LUCIA forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. R I S T O R A N T E & B A R BAR-BISTRO The weather has been just dollars a ticket, I think the feast for the North End. Even a delight warm, sunny just books are a better deal. Saint though we enjoy ALL of them a little too humid for me but Lucy is my favorite! She is the peace and quiet will then again, I don’t want to the saint for the eyes and serve me because I am a Caffe Vittoria complain just take “one day there is a story behind her very active pooch. It brings at a time” enjoy and think life. If you join us at the feast the summer to an end once SNOW that will cool you right she will be in the chapel and the feasts are all gone. I am off. Now down to business, you can ask about her as you looking forward to seeing you this coming weekend I will pin the money on Saint and if you have time I am be a very busy little pooch Lucy. There is always some- always happy to hear from working at the feast to help one in the chapel that can you so please contact me at out all my lady friends for the give you information. Mon- [email protected] Atten- feast of SAINT LUCY. The day evening we will take out tion Freeway. You might raffle table will be all mine St. Lucy and march around have a story to tell me or AUGUST on Saturday evening and I most of the streets in the something interesting about expect to sell quite a few North End so if you’re look- your own pooch. ST. ANTHONY August 28 - 30 raffles. They are only 3 books ing to spend a nice evening That’s it for now ... Life is Endicott & Thacher Sts. for $10.00 dollars or $2.00 out join me. This is the last good Sunday Procession 12 pm SEPTEMBER VIENNA OF FUSCALDO, ST. LUCY August 31 Mother of San Francis of Paola Monday Procession - Endicott St. 5 pm Followed by a Discussion Led by Father Carmello Gagliardi, Vatican Spokesman and Robert Trifiletti, Director of the Italian Center of New York City, Boston Office ST. ROSALIE September 13 Procession Only - North Square 1 pm Friday, August 28, 2009, 10:00-12:15 pm Room 204A, 3rd Floor, McCormack, Umass Boston Campus MORE ITALIAN FESTIVALS The childhood of San Francis is marriage, on March 27 1416, the the theme of this touching film child “Francesco” finally arrives. Lawrence, MA which was filmed last spring in It was a mysterious event, with FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS September 4 - 6 Fuscaldo. The strength and the flames and melodies engulfing ability of this man, who was able the home of Vienna and Giacomo, Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino to speak to the mightiest on earth who led a wholesome religious Common & Union St., Lawrence and to the weakest, suffering life. As an infant, Francesco be- Sunday Procession 3 pm individuals is noted. The film comes ill and has to be nurtured focuses on the origin of the to health. Vienna makes prom- Cambridge, MA mysticism and grandeur sur- ises to God to allow the child to SS COSMAS AND DAMIAN September 12 - 13 rounding San Francis of Paola live. Saint Francis is the product Warren and Cambridge St., Cambridge presenting his roots and his land of love, nurturing and sacrifices. of origin. To date, this film has been Info: Call 617-354-7992 The film crew, mostly Calabrese, re- presented in Toronto, Buenos Aires, enacts medieval history in Calabria. Cincinnati, and Melbourne. The director is Fabio Marra, who presents To register for this event, please email: All the glory that was Saint Francis with human frailties, under- [email protected] or call 617-287-7322. going suffering as he impacts those around Please leave your name and contact infor- Rome ..... Pompei him. The Saint’s mother is the main fig- mation. No confirmation will be sent. Any ure in the film. She is tormented by the questions, please call 617-287-7312. Please fact that she and her husband Giacomo are register as soon as possible. • Bistro infertile for many years. After 15 years of Refreshments will be served. • Beer MARK YOUR CALENDAR • Wine Located at “FRIENDS OF THE 5 NORTH SQUARE, MERIDIAN STREET BOSTON’S NORTH END LIBRARY” TO Tel: 617-720-1050 HOLD MEETING www.5northsquare.com The “Friends of the Merid- Under the new management of Gennaro LUCIA ian Street Library” located at who also brings you Caffe Vittoria and Florentine Caffe. R I S T O R A N T E & B A R 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, are meeting on the Traditional last Monday of the month at Italian Cuisine 7:00 PM unless otherwise Ristorante and Pizzeria notified. This coming Mon- day August 31, 2009 we will Donato Frattaroli be reviewing “Friends” ac- “Bella Vista” complishments thus far this 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 year and plans for the up- in Boston at 288 Hanover Street coming Fall and Winter. 617.367.2353 617-367-4999 — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — UNCLE JACK’S Lucia Pezzano, Proprietor Private dining rooms for any occasion Baseball Clinic [email protected] www.luciaboston.com Going Strong Join Uncle Jack Ferullo every Sunday at 10 AM at the North End Little League Ristorante “Saraceno” Field on Commercial Street. Thirsty? Hungry? The Clinic is for 5-6 year olds in Boston at 286 Hanover Street and there is plenty of fun for Be sure to experience the tradition the kids who are interested 617-227-5353 in playing baseball. The kids of these fine establishments. learn the fundamentals of Franco Pezzano, Proprietor baseball and sportsmanship. Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 28, 2009 King Richard’s Faire Announces 2009 Entertainment Line-Up Actors, Dancers, Puppeteers, Jugglers, Minstrels, Mimes, Magicians and More of King Richard by the Count and Countess von Wolfenstein of Transylvania. THE BIG CAT SHOW – Big cats and exotic animals on stage with Dr. Bhagavan “Doc” Antle. The show includes a Liger, the world’s big- gest cat weighing in at more than 900 pounds and a rare white lion THE TORTUGA TWINS – A new twist on the Robin Hood legend and its fairytale sequel, Red Ridinghood The Tortuga Twins (all three of them) are outrageously un- predictable with lots of laughs and improv-comedy. KNIGHTS JOUSTING ON HORSE- BACK – Knights in shining armor wow crowds with theatrical jousting on horseback, acrobatics, comedy skits and death defying feats JUGGLING ACTS – Paul “Gar- King Richard’s Faire, New banzo” Hudert dazzles audiences by England’s largest and longest- running Renaissance Festival, an- nounced its entertainment line-up for the 2009 season, which kicks- September 26: Prince & Princess off Saturday, September 5th, 2009. Costume Day King Richard’s Faire is a vivid rec- October 3: Renew the Romance - reation of a 16th century English Vow Renewal Ceremony marketplace at festival time. Actors, October 10: Tattoo Contest dancers, puppeteers, jugglers, min- October 24: Adult Halloween strels, mimes, magicians and mu- Costume sicians perform each weekend. ABOUT KING RICHARD’S FAIRE Many new acts have been added to Transport yourself back in time the list this year along with a jam- and revel in the magic of New packed schedule of special events England’s largest and longest-run- that encourages Faire goers to join ning Renaissance Festival. King in the fun. Richard’s Faire kicks off its 28th sea- “We have added so many events son on Saturday, September 5, 2009. and acts this year that King Richard’s Tucked away on 80 acres of en- Faire will be a new experience for chanted forest in Carver, MA, King even dedicated Faire-goers,” said Richard’s Faire is a full-day of live, Bonnie Shapiro, producer of King interactive entertainment for all Richard’s Faire. “The magic of King ages. Captivate your senses by see- Richard’s Faire is that we fill the ing exotic animals and watching the grounds with Broadway-caliber per- King’s daring knights joust on formers and endless opportunities horseback; hear live musical acts for guests to get involved. King juggling flaming torches, eating fire and theatrical performances; tanta- Richard’s Faire is all about having and balancing on the “Ball of Death.” lize your taste buds with the Faire’s fun and experiencing something AERIAL ANGELS – Named “Most delicious food and beverages. Stroll new with each visit.” Daring Act” at the London Fringe, through the village of artisans and ENTERTAINMENT the Aerial Angels perform feats of browse the wares of more than 100 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: grace, strength, and skill on the unique and talented artisans, in- Columbus Day Mondays. Hours are “BITE ME!” – An original musical aerial silk and hoop. The show in- cluding glass blowers, sword mak- 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. comedy in the tradition of Young cludes fire-eating, acrobatics and ers, potters, clothiers, jewelry mak- For more information visit Frankenstein and The Rocky Hor- bullwhip cracking stunts. ers and more. King Richard’s Faire www.kingrichardsfaire.net or call ror Picture Show. Inspired by the SPECIAL EVENTS will open its gates on Saturday, (508) 866-5391. You can also visit blockbuster novel and film Twilight, September 12: Cleavage Contest September 5th and run for eight King Richard’s Facebook page at “Bite Me!” is a supernatural love September 19: Royal Tournament consecutive weekends until October http://www.facebook.com/ story spotlighting a visit to the court of Beers 25th, including Labor Day and kingrichardsfaire. KOOL & THE GANG AN INVITATION TO A A STRONG FAVORITE AT SUFFOLK DOWNS Weekend in the were given tickets to sell for their own fundraising purposes. CATSKILLS Kool & The Gang energized Fr. Bede Ferrara, O.F.M. invites you to come and join the enthusiastic crowd with him and his friends at the Green Lake Resort “Italy In favorites Ladies Night, Get the Catskills” on Friday, September 18th to Sunday, Down On It, and Jungle September 20th for an Italian weekend filled with music Boogie, and showed its ver- and dancing, plenty of Italian and American food with satility with softer, roman- snacks and buffets. tic hits Joanna and Cherish. All will drive their own cars to the beautiful resort In keeping with the “Com- on the lake. It is a three hour ride by car—Mass Pike mitment to Community” all the way to the New York Thru Way to Exit 21. The theme of celebrating sur- Cippitelli’s who are the owners will graciously greet rounding cities and towns, you. The accommodations are deluxe with two double the performance was punc- beds in each room. There will be six meals, nightly Classic R&B recording art- that make a positive differ- tuated by a resounding ren- entertainment with dancing, many snacks and a won- ist Kool & The Gang delighted ence in eight surrounding dition of the band’s all-time derful view from the many porches. the jubilant crowd at Suffolk communities. Over the classic Celebration. There will be plenty of outside activities such as Downs on Saturday night course of the summer, the Special opening act was swimming in the Roman Pool, bocce, pitch n’ putt, with a 90-minute collection track dedicated a Saturday The Diversity Band repre- shuffleboard, etc. of the band’s greatest hits at to each community: Everett, senting ZUMIX of East Bos- Fr. Bede will celebrate Mass and sign his new the track’s “Commitment to Chelsea, Salem, Lynn, Win- ton. ZUMIX is a non-profit, book, “The Gift of our Franciscan Educators” in which Community” concert. throp, Revere, Saugus and 501(c)(3) cultural organiza- he writes about his teachers who taught him from The concert was the cul- East Boston. All ticket sales tion dedicated to building 1942-1951. mination of the track’s 2009 for the show benefited orga- community through music Anyone interested in this weekend, should call: “Commitment to Commu- nizations in the eight cities and the arts. The concert 518-943-2880 or 1-800-762-8162 and mention that you nity” program celebrating in- and towns recognized in followed a full card of live are with Fr. Bede’s group. dividuals and organizations the program. Organizations racing. POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 28, 2009 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

ite Marjorie Mills; one of All programs and artists the great personalities of are subject to change. For Boston radio for more than current program informa- 50 years, Norm Nathan; and tion, dial 617-CONCERT former General Manager (617-266-2378). For further and Executive Vice President information, call the Boston of radio station WHDH AM Symphony Orchestra at William “Bill” McGrath. 617-266-1492. In addition, a “Special ……. Looking ahead: On Recognition Award” will be Friday, November 6, the given to Al Sprague in honor Boston Public Library Foun- of his long service as Presi- dation will hold “An Evening Legendary rock radio dent of the Massachusetts to Celebrate the BPL” in the deejay and activist Charles Broadcasters Association. National Historic Landmark Laquidara will also be “Massachusetts has a long McKim Building in Copley inducted into The Massa- and distinguished history Square. For ticket and spon- chusetts Broadcasters Hall in the development of elec- sorship information, please of Fame. tronic communication,” said call 617-247-8980. (File Photo courtesy of Arthur J. Singer, President Incidentally, we have Sue Auclair) of the Hall of Fame. Through learned that The Catered these annual inductions, Affair has joined in partner- Emily Rooney, host/execu- the permanent exhibit at Veteran television news ship with the Library to over- The Map Room Café offers tive editor of WGBH TV’s Massasoit Community Col- journalist John Henning is see operation of the two res- a more casual dining oppor- “Greater Boston,” will be lege in Brockton, our ar- among the inductees to taurants located at the BPL tunity. Open from 9 a.m. to inducted into The Massa- chives and an active website The Massachusetts Broad- in Copley Square. The Map 5 p.m., Monday through Sat- chusetts Broadcasters Hall now being launched with this casters Hall of Fame at the Room Café and The Court- urday, The Map Room Café of Fame at a ”Gala Awards announcement, the work of upcoming ”Gala Awards yard Restaurant, both lo- is a perfect breakfast spot or Ceremony and Luncheon” the people who have provided Ceremony and Luncheon.” cated on the first floor of the a place to grab a casual on September 16 at the all of us with so much infor- (File Photo by McKim building, offer two lunch or snack. Dedham Hilton Hotel. mation and entertainment Hilda M. Morrill) new exciting dining venues For more information (Photo courtesy of will be honored and made in the heart of Boston’s Back please call 617-859-2251. Sue Auclair) available to the public.” symphonies in back-to-back Bay. Enjoy! Massasoit Community Col- concerts (a subscription-se- The Courtyard Restaurant, The Massachusetts Broad- lege is the location of the ries first for the BSO, as well aptly named for it location (Be sure to visit Hilda casters Hall of Fame permanent Massachusetts as Maestro Levine’s first- adjacent to the Central Morrill’s gardening Web site, (MBHOF) is sponsoring a Broadcasters Hall of Fame ever complete Beethoven Library’s Italianate Court- www.bostongardens.com. “Gala Awards Ceremony and exhibit. symphony cycle), Mahler’s yard, offers luncheon dining, In addition to events covered Luncheon” hosted by WBZ The Massachusetts Broad- “Symphony No. 4” and as well as afternoon tea and reported by the columnist, 1030 AM Radio Jock Jordan casters Hall of Fame is an Strauss’ “Four Last Songs” service. It is open Monday “The Socially Set” is compiled Rich, inducting twenty of incorporated 501(c)3 organi- with Renée Fleming, and through Friday from 11:30- from various other sources Massachusetts’ most popu- zation and has an eighteen- some of the great works for 2:30 p.m. for lunch. Tea such as news and press re- lar and respected radio and member Board of Directors, chorus and orchestra, in- is served from 2-4 p.m. leases, PRNewswire services, television broadcasters into consisting primarily of cluding Stravinsky’s “Sym- Wednesday through Friday. etc.) the Hall of Fame on Wednes- broadcasters and other me- phony of Psalms,” Mozart’s day, September 16 at 12 p.m. dia professionals. Officials of “Requiem,” and Mendels- at the Dedham Hilton Hotel. Massasoit Community Col- sohn’s oratorio “Elijah,” This year’s event honor- lege oversee all activities of which hasn’t been per- ees include: The Voice of the organization. formed by the BSO since Boston Bruins Hockey, Fred For tickets to the luncheon 1980. Cusick; TV pioneer, host, or more information, call Longtime collaborator interviewer and innovator 617-969-5678 or 617-763- Lynn Harrell, cello, and BSO Bill Hahn; the nation’s first 0109. Tickets may also be principal violist Steven nightly news cultural re- purchased online at Ansell join Levine and the porter and women’s move- www.massbroadcastershof.org. orchestra for a performance ment trailblazer Sonya All tickets will be held at the of Richard Strauss’ colorful Hamlin; television news will-call desk immediately tone poem “Don Quixote,” on journalist John Henning; before the event. a special Pension Fund con- legendary rock radio dee- ……. The “Boston Sym- cert also featuring a selec- jay and activist Charles phony Orchestra’s 2009- tion of waltzes, marches, Laquidara; public affairs 2010 Season” at Symphony and polkas from the great director, news director and Hall is highlighted by fif- Strauss dynasty. host Don Latulippe; 48-year teen programs under the In keeping with the WBZ personality Dave May- leadership of Music Director orchestra’s historic reputa- nard; radio manager and James Levine, reflecting a tion for performances of the A poster outside Boston’s Shubert Theatre, where the multi-station CEO Allan Rob- major presence with the or- great French orchestral blockbuster “Jersey Boys” is currently playing, erts; host, newswoman and chestra in a wide range of repertoire, Levine and the announces the upcoming appearance of “The Original executive editor of WGBH repertoire, from treasured orchestra also perform mas- Jersey Boy!” and The Four Seasons, who will be appear- TV’s “Greater Boston,” Emily classics to world premieres. terpieces by Ravel, Berlioz, ing across the street at the Wang Theatre on Saturday, Rooney; radio voice of the The season begins on and Debussy throughout the November 7 for one night only. New England Patriots and Wednesday, September 23 season. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) morning sports anchor on with an “Opening Night at Tickets may be pur- WBZ radio, Gil Santos; broad- Symphony Gala” featuring chased by phone through cast consultant and radio the world premiere of John SymphonyCharge (617-266- station owner Al Tanger; and Williams’ “On Willows and 1200 or 888-266-1200), Mattéo Gallo classical, jazz host Len Birches” for harp and or- online through the BSO’s Zola. chestra, written for and per- website (www.bso.org), or in Deceased honorees in- formed by BSO principal person at the Symphony Hall o Appraisals clude legendary sportscast- harpist Ann Hobson Pilot; Box Office. ers Don Gillis and Curt Debussy’s shimmering “La Sales & Rentals Gowdy; TV personality Mer”; and Chopin’s “Piano Connie Jameson; WBZ-TV’s Concerto No. 2,” with Evgeny DIAMONDS • first news anchor Arch Kissin as soloist. ROLEX Real Estate MacDonald; the hilarious Other highlights of Mae- ESTATE JEWELRY Major Mudd Show host Ed stro Levine’s work with the Bought & Sold 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 McDonnell (Major Mudd); orchestra in this his sixth Jewelers Exch. Bldg. radio personality, Boston season include the complete Jim (617) 263-7766 (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Herald columnist and social- cycle of Beethoven’s nine Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 28, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo ST. ANTHONY RELICS NORTH END BASEBALL STILL BOOMING AT ST. LEONARD’S Congratulations to Al Vilar and his arm, In celebration of the 90th Anniversary who just completed a fine first year in the Feast of the St. Anthony Club, Archbishop Boston Intercity Baseball League. The Team THE EDGE OF LOVE (DVD) sured to become an infor- Francesco Gioia and Father Dominic finished in the Semifinals of the Champi- Image Entertainment mant, Barker launches his Carminatti of Padua will accompany the onship Series. Ralph Martignetti tells us In the bohemian under- own investigation into a con- Sacred Relics of St. Anthony to the North that the North End NEAA Dodgers will be par- ground of World War II spiracy within the Bureau End and St. Leonard’s Church. Devotees of ticipating in the North Shore Sunday Fall London, a stirring unconven- that is protecting a secret St. Anthony of Padua will have ample oppor- Baseball League. Games will begin on tional love story ignites cadre of agents operating tunity to venerate the relics by participat- September 13th and will continue through among legendary poet Dylan outside the law. (9 hrs. 50 ing in a procession with the precious relics November. Help with costs would be greatly Thomas (Matthew Rhys) and mins.). from St. Leonard’s Peace Garden at 6:30pm appreciated. The NEAA Baseball Awards the two extraordinary women to the St. Anthony Chapel on Endicott Street Night and Dinner will take place on Wednes- who inspire him. Sienna HOMEBOY (DVD) on Friday, August 28. After the Opening Cer- day, September 9th at the TD Bank Garden. Miller is Caitlin, Thomas’ Lionsgate emony the Relics will return to St. Leonard’s IT’S OFFICIAL! free-spirited wife, while Johnny Walker (Mickey Church where they will be exposed for de- Hockey East, Boston Red Sox, and Fenway Keira Knightley is Vera, the Rourke) is a washed up votion and veneration both Friday evening Sports Group, along with the Boston Bruins, long-lost teenage sweet- boxer looking for one more and Saturday August 29 from 8pm to Mid- NHL, and City of Boston announced that you heart who reconnects with shot in the ring. In an effort night, and all day Sunday, August 30. A Sol- can ‘Chill at Fenway’ on Friday, January 8 Thomas. The trio has the to raise money for his girl- emn Mass in Italian will be celebrated on when the Northeastern Women Hockey time of their lives until friend’s financially troubled Sunday at 10:30am at St. Leonard’s. All are Team plays the UNH Women’s Hockey Team jealousy erupts with the arcade, he considers an of- welcome. at 4pm, and Boston University, the defend- return of Vera’s husband; fer to take part in a jewelry ROSA BARREIRO ing National Champion, takes on Boston a handsome soldier (Cillian store heist from Wesley The North End is College, the 2008 National Champion, at Murphy) damaged by war. Pendergrass (Christopher blessed with good, 7:30pm. Tickets will go on sale to the gen- (1 hr. 51 mins.) Walken), a promoter and hardworking people. eral public on Thursday, September 17 at smooth-talking hood. How- Rosa Barreiro is one 12 noon. Check out www.tickets.com/ TYSON (DVD) ever, Johnny is tempted of the best. She is fenwayhockey. Sony Pictures Home Ent. back into the ring by a large in “charge” at the BNBL 2009 CHAMPIONS The most ferocious boxer prize payout, despite a seri- Prince Street Laun- Congratulations to the 2009 Boston Neigh- to ever step inside the ring, ous medical condition. Great dry, and she has a borhood Basketball League Boys Champions: Mike Tyson was, at age 20, hard-hitting fight scenes! great smile and 18 and under Shelburne defeats Mission the youngest heavyweight (1 hr. 56 mins.). kind word for every- 57-54, 15 and under 3-R tips MABC on Point champion in history. But one. She is what the 34-32, and 13 and under MABC tops Roxbury within a few short years, THE BEATLES (DVD) the baddest man on the MVDvisual Rosa Barreiro North End stands YMCA 37-35, The Girls Champions are for. We all love Rosa! 19 and under Mission Elite tops Wolfpack planet was himself on the An all new documentary NEAD AT FENWAY 53-15, in 15 and under, Showstoppers defeat ropes, the victim of his own that tells the true story of The North End Against Drugs held its final Ladies on Point 30-21,and in 13 and under rage and fear. Told exclu- Beatles, from humble begin- Red Sox Family Night of the season on Showstoppers stop Celtics 43-12. sively through the compel- nings in Liverpool, to the Tuesday evening when our Red Sox hosted FREE FAMILY FRIDAYS ling words and commentary break-up of the biggest band the White Sox of Chicago. 45 people took This Friday, August 28 you can visit the of Iron Mike himself, Tyson in the world. Their story is part in the event, and they all were treated Museum of Fine Arts, highly recommended, is a powerfully frank and told for the very first time, to Right Field Grandstand tickets at the and on Friday, September 4 the Springfield provocative look at one of the using original rare film and NEAD discounted rate. Special Thanks to Museum, 20 Edwards Street, Springfield, most controversial and mis- video of the band, including our corporate sponsor NSTAR. Massachusetts can be your FREE last stop understood sports figures of home movies, concert foot- MAYOR VISITS on the Highland Street Foundation 2009 all time — in a brutally hon- age, newsreels and photos NAZZARO CENTER SENIORS Summer Tour. A quick ‘Thank You’ note est fashion. (1 hr. 30 mins.). from private collections. The might be in order: Address: Highland Street Beatles, relaxed, at play, on Foundation, 463 Worcester Road, Suite 403, BAD LIEUTENANT: and off stage, on film — as Framingham, Massachusetts 01701. SPECIAL EDITION (DVD) fans get a glimpse inside the TIDBITS Lionsgate lives of the Fab 4! (1 hr. 30 - Word is Chris Periera will be pursuing Harvey Keitel is a name- mins.). his acting career in New York City come less New York cop who has September. survived on the streets for ONE WAY (DVD) - Barbara Maldero has a great collection twenty years. He’s a gambler Vivendi of Michelangelo School Memorabilia. … a thief and a killer. Now, In the high stakes world of - The Bell of Remembrance returns to the as he investigates the most corporate advertising Eddie North End on Tuesday, September 8th shocking case of his life, Snyder (Til Schweiger) is - Celeb Sightings: Former Columbus the rape of a nun, he moves blackmailed by his firm about High teacher Father John Unni, Pastor of closer to the truth, as his his cheating ways. To protect St. Cecilia’s Church, in Boston at the self-destructive past is clos- his past and future, Eddie fal- Fishermen’s Feast, the Szulc girls at Ameri- ing in. At the church crime sifies his testimony to pro- can Idol, Yankee Rooters Steven Agrippino scene, he sees Jesus and vide an alibi for an accused Mayor Menino and Ida DePasquale and his his son at Fenway, along with Red the road to his salvation. A rapist to protect his career It may have been a hot afternoon, but Sox Nation ‘members’ Alfredo Vilar, Frank gutsy, highly original tale, and upcoming marriage, Mayor Menino helped to cool everyone off Vilar, Ralph’ Hawk’ D’Elia, Carmen, the Dom Keitel is an out-of-control which results in a non-stop as he made a visit to the Nazzaro Center Giammarco Family, Jimmy Mosca of East detective in this brilliant, plunge into the world of Senior Club, along with members of the Boston, and Coach Sczano. deeply disturbing drama. deceit and destruction. A City’s Elderly Commission, and Commis- - The WOW Award goes to North Ender (1 hr. 36 mins.). twisted suspense thriller sioner Eliza Greenberg. A great ‘cool’ after- NEWNC member Luciana Burdi, who called that proves revenge is never noon was had by all. Ida DePasquale is the me from ITALY to reserve Red Sox for the THE BEAST: sweet. (1 hr. 57 mins.). President of the North End Nazzaro Center recent NEAD Family Night! THE COMPLETE FIRST Senior Club. SMILE SEASON (3-DVD) THESE OLD BROADS (DVD) Sony Pictures Home Ent. Sony Pictures Home Ent. Patrick Swayze is back Shirley MacLaine, Debbie Have a professional represent Remember and gunning for justice as Reynolds, Joan Collins and you and your claim against Charles Baker, an unortho- Elizabeth Taylor star together Your dox but effective FBI veteran in this wickedly funny com- the Insurance Company in The Beast. Though consid- edy written by Carrie Fisher, Loved Ones ered by many, including daughter of Reynolds. When Richard Settipane rookie partner agent Ellis their ’60s musical film Boy PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER Dove (Travis Fimmell), to be Crazy is re-released and be- the best in the business, FBI comes a cult hit, a docu- FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD undercover operative Barker mentary producer is coerced And All Other Losses Pertaining to has a style that is nothing into reuniting the three Your Home or Business. if not unconventional. In actresses sans Taylor. The pushing Dove to immerse only problem is all the women One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 himself more deeply into the hate each other. In need of Boston, Massachusetts 02114 characters they create, cash and incapable of deny- Barker makes it clear how ing themselves another 24 Hour Service the stresses and dangers chance in the spotlight, the (617) 523-3456 The Post-Gazette of working undercover make self-absorbed divas all agree FAX (617) 723-9212 accepts memorials normal relationships im- to the show. Quickly the throughout the year. possible. Dove struggles with claws come out and the cat- his own secret: he’s asked fights begin. A glamorous life The Federal Trade Commission Please call to cooperate with an FBI on the outside, but the funis works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. 617-227-8929 investigation of Barker, watching the scandals un- and ask for Lisa who’s suspected of going fold behind the scenes! (1 hr. Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) rogue. As Dove is being pres- 39 mins.). POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 28, 2009 Page 11

American choral music group and fea- THE OLD DARK HOUSE – Friday, limited to a certain number of indi- tures some of the Boston area’s most September 11th at 7:00 PM. This film viduals at one time to allow all visi- experienced choral singers and solo- features innocents who stumble upon tors to enjoy the space comfortably. ists. Performances of Johannes Brahms a sinister mansion and a freakish For more information about these NOW works will be presented. All concerts Femm family that inhabits this house. events and others not mentioned or are free and open to the public. For Performances by Boris Karloff, Melvyn for general information about the more info, visit: www.landmarks Douglas and Charles Laughton are museum log onto www.mos.org. PLAYING orchestra.org or call: 617-520-2200. stunning. FRANKENSTEIN – Saturday, Sep- OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE LOWELL SUMMER MUSIC tember 12th at 7:00 PM. Taking ad- 310 Washington St., Boston, MA SERIES vantage of the subject’s visual possi- Lecture Series: September 9th UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN Boarding House Park bilities for the grotesque and the ma- from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. The nomina- 40 French Street, Lowell, MA cabre, Whale emulated the look of tion of Abraham Lincoln as the 2009 CONCERTS – The venue is German expressionist cinema. Perfor- Republican candidate for President a public park. Bring your lawn chair mances by Boris Karloff, Mae Clarke in 1860 as well as the subsequent or blanket. All shows are general ad- and John Boles. campaign and election evoked strong mission, so come early for best loca- THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK – reactions from people all over the tion. August 29 - Ronnie Earl and Sunday, September 13th at 7:00 PM. United States. Elaine Grublin, Refer- the Broadcasters, September 4 - Alexandre Dumas’ 1847 novel of ence Librarian at the Mass Historical Hot Tuna, September 5 - Tom Rush, wrongful imprisonment and swash- Society will explore the complex September 12 - 30th Annual Banjo buckling adventure clearly demon- relationship between the President and Fiddle Contests, September 18 strates strong command of fleet cin- and the residents of Massachusetts. - Gaelic Storm. For directions and ematic storytelling by James Whale. All lectures are free and open to further information, please call Performances by Louis Hayward, Joan the public. For more information 978-970-5200 or simply log onto Bennett and Alan Hale. on this lecture series, please visit: www.lowellsummermusic.org. WATERLOO BRIDGE – Monday, www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org. September 14th at 7:00 PM. Roy, a STONEHAM THEATER naïve American soldier in London KING RICHARD’S FAIRE 395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA during World War I falls in love with Carver, MA THE GOOD WAR - September 10 - the winsome Myra, another American. KING RICHARD’S RENAISSANCE October 4, 2009. This is the New En- Out of this melodramatic material, FESTIVAL – September 5th through gland Premiere. Studs Terkel’s The James Whale fashions a vivid tale of October 24, 2009. Come and enjoy Good War features classic songs such sacrifice and suffering. Performances a vivid recreation of a 16th century as “I’ll Be With You In Apple Blossom by Mae Clarke, Kent Douglass and English marketplace with dancers, Time,” “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” Bette Davis. puppeteers, jugglers, minstrels, mimes, “Uncle Sam Blues,” “I’ll Be Seeing SHOW BOAT – Sunday, Septem- magicians and musicians. For more You,” and “Moonlight Serenade.” For ber 20th at 3:00 PM. James Whale’s information call: 508-866-5391 or visit: tickets call 781.279.2200 or log onto remake includes several cast mem- www.kingrichardsfaire.net. www.stonehamtheatre.org. bers from the original Broadway pro- duction and offers a full-fledge drama JIMMY FUND WALK BERKLEE PERFORMANCE about racism, miscegenation, failed Hopkinton to Boston CENTER marriages and human weakness. Per- JIMMY FUND WALK – Sunday, Playing for Change began a decade ago, the brainchild 136 Mass Avenue, Boston, MA formances by Irene Dunne, Paul September 13th is calling all walkers of Grammy®-winning music producer and engineer Mark DIANNE REEVES – Friday, Octo- Robeson and Helen Morgan. to lace up your sneakers for the Johnson. In 1998 Mark teamed with producer Whitney ber 23rd at 8:00 PM. Recognized as one THE KISS BEFORE THE MIRROR 21st Annual Jimmy Fund Walk. To Burditt to create Playing for Change: A Cinematic of the premier vocalists in the world, – Monday, September 21st at 7:00 PM. register or to make a contribution, 4 time Grammy Winner, Dianne This is a dark and highly stylized psy- please call: 866-JF-I-WALK or visit: Discovery of Street Music. Following this award-winning Reeves is among the most prominent chodrama that traces the breakdown www.jimmyfundwalk.org. 2004 documentary, PFC saw the April 2008 premiere of and influential singers in jazz. Come, of a lawyer who begins to suspect his its latest film, Playing for Change: Peace Through Music, listen and enjoy. Tickets are now on wife of infidelity, even as he is de- at the Tribeca Film Festival. Seeing great need in many sale. Call: 617-876-4275 or visit: fending a friend on trial for having ARTS of the locations where the crew filmed and recorded in- www.WorldMusic.org. murdered his wife. Performances by Nancy Carroll, Frank Morgan and Paul spired PFC to establish the Playing for Change Founda- HOUSE OF BLUES Lukas. For tickets, call: 617-495-4700. PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM tion, which provides resources – including facilities, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA East India Square, Salem, MA technology, musical instruments and education — to PET SHOP BOYS - Saturday, Sep- MUSEUM OF SCIENCE THE GOLDEN AGE OF DUTCH musicians and their communities. Mark Johnson and tember 5, 2009. MOBY - Thursday, 1 Science Park, Boston, MA SEASCAPES – Now through Septem- FRIDAY EVENING STARGAZING ber 7, 2009. This exhibit represents his Playing For Change team traveled for a decade with September 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM. COLLECTIVE SOUL - Sunday, AT THE GILLILAND OBSERVA- the works of Dutch masters of mari- a single minded passion to connect the world though August 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM. Don’t TORY – Fridays, 8:30 – 10:00 P.M — time art working in the time of music. Their ambitious journey took them from post- miss these fantastic performances. Free. The observatory is open every Rembrandt and Vermeer. apartheid South Africa, through the ancient sites of the For tickets and further information Friday weather permitting. For view- SURFLAND – Photographs by Joni Middle East, to the remote beauty of the Himalayas and log onto www.ticketmaster.com or ing status and hours, please call 617/ Sternbach – Now through October 4, 589-0267. Mugar Omni Theater - 2009. In her first solo exhibition at a beyond. Using innovative mobile technology, the PFC www.livenation.com. For a complete line up of House of Blues events log Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk, major art museum, Joni Sternbach th crew filmed and recorded more than 100 musicians, onto www.houseofblues.com. Amazon, Deep Sea, Mystic India. uses the 19 century tintype photo- largely outdoors, in parks, plazas and promenades, in BUTTERFLY GARDEN - Experi- graphic process to capture the dy- doorways, on cobblestone streets and amid hilly pueb- SOMERVILLE THEATRE ence a living exhibit filled with bloom- namic surfing culture along America’s ing plants and free-flying butterflies. coasts. For information call 866-745- los. Each captured performance created a new mix in 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA STEELEYE SPAN – Saturday, Sep- Entrance to the Butterfly Garden is 1876 or go online to www.pem.org. which essentially the artists are all performing together, tember 19th at 8:00 PM. This is albeit hundreds or thousands of miles apart. For more Britain’s most influential roots music information check out Music Section. band. Maddy Prior the band’s voice ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS for 34 years, back at the helm of a know this beloved story and you can line-up featuring band stalwart and enjoy it again and again with your REGATTA BAR-CHARLES HOTEL “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” fiddler extraordinaire, Peter Knight; THEATER children. Moms and Grandmothers CAMBRIDGE, MA 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM every Sunday Rick Kemp on bass; Ken Nicol on gui- are always free! For info call: 1-781- NICOLA CONTE CONCERT - Sep- on WSRO 650AM Framingham tar and vocals and Liam Genockey on SHUBERT THEATER 1230-EXPO or visit their website tember 8, 2009. One of the acclaimed and online at www.wsro.com. drums. For tickets call: 617-876-4275 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA www.kaleidoscopechildrenstheatre.com. talents of new Italian jazz, for the first JERSEY BOYS – Now through or visit: www.WorldMusic.org. time in the United States, will per- THE APPIAN CLUB OF September 26, 2009. JERSEY BOYS, ZERO ARROW THEATRE form accompanied by an extraordinary STONEHAM PRESENTS ITALIAN INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY winner of the 2006 Grammy® Award 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA band at the Bostonian “temple” of CLASSES ART for Best Musical Show Album, fea- THE DONKEY SHOW – Now international jazz. Nicola Conte will ADULT ITALIAN CLASSES – A 100 Northern Ave.,Boston, MA tures hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls through October 31, 2009. The intoxi- hold an American tour to promote ten week beginners class on Tuesday DIRTY THREE - Thursday, Sep- Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a cating international sensation that his new album: “Rituals” (Universal evenings will start on September 15, tember 10th at 7:30 PM. An instrumen- Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off takes you behind the velvet ropes into Music). For more info visit site: 2009 and run from 8:00-9:30 PM. at tal rock band from Melbourne, You.” “IT WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” a glittered wonderland of decadence, www.getshowtix.com/regattabar. St. Patrick’s Church on Central Australia will entertain you with proclaims Time Magazine. For a com- divas, and disco, inspired by Shakes- Street in Stoneham. Instructor is their songs that run the gamut from plete listing of upcoming events at the peare’s A Midsummer Night Dream. YMCA EAST BOSTON Tiffany Bistocchi, graduate of ferociously emotional dirges to sweep- Shubert and Citi Wang Center please For tickets call: 617-547-8300 or visit: 215 Bremen Street, East Boston Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA ing, melancholic ballads. For tickets, log onto www.citicenter.org/shows www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org. PARLIAMO L’ITALIANO FOR (2003) with a major in Italian and a call: 617-478-3100 or visit the website ADULTS - ITALIAN CLASSES OF- Master’s in Italian from Middlebury EMERSON COLLEGE at www.icaboston.org. FERED THROUGH ITALIA UNITA - College in Middlebury, Vermont (2006). Cutler Majestic Theatre Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to She has lived in Italy for three years 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA MUSIC WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN 8:00pm beginning September 15th, and has traveled the country exten- CARMEN – Friday, November 6 at 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton, MA 2009 through November 24, 2009. sively and is currently teaching in the 7:30 pm, Sunday, November 8 at TD BANKNORTH GARDEN WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN MU- Italia Unita is accepting adult students Burlington school system. th 3:00 pm. Wednesday, November 11 at Causeway Street, Boston, MA SIC FESTIVAL – September 13 from for its session of “Parliamo L’italiano”, CHILDREN ITALIAN CLASSES – 7:30 pm. Friday, November 13 at P!NK – Friday, October 2, 2009 12:00 noon until 6:00 PM. This is an a beginner-level course of the Italian are held on Saturday mornings start- 7:30 pm. Sunday, November 15 at 8:00 PM. “This is my most vul- ideal location to enjoy music in the language. Basic Italian: will be offered. ing on September 19th, with registra- th 3:00 pm. Tuesday, November 17 at nerable album to date,” says great outdoors. This year’s 12 an- The course is designed for students tion the week before on September 7:30 pm. Music by Georges Bizet. Sung P!nk, 29, For tickets log onto nual festival is featuring six of the top who have little or no experience 12th from 9am -12 noon at the Appian in French with French dialogue and www.ticketmaster.com or you may acts from Boston and Worcester. For with the Italian language. Instructed Club, 42 Pleasant Street, Stone- projected English translation. Carmen call 1-800-745-3000. info visit: www.wachusett.com. by instructor, Valentina Oppezzo. ham. With 20 weeks of instruction and Don José crash into each other Classes are offered for adults 18 years that is both fun and enjoyable, your with a passion that’s as much about DCR THE HATCH SHELL ORPHEUM THEATRE of age or older. For more information, child will be introduced to the will as it is about desire. At its pre- The Esplanade on the Charles One Hamilton Place, Boston please call 617-561-3201or log onto language and learn some culture. miere, Bizet’s opera shocked and River, Boston, MA PLAYING FOR CHANGE - Thurs- www.italiaunita.org. Classes are for one hour and young- thrilled audiences. GREEN MASTERPIECES – Wed- day, October 22, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.; sters must be at least six years old. STOMP – October 1-18, 2009. Ex- nesday, September 2nd at 7:00 PM. doors open at 7:15 PM. This con- ITALIAN RADIO Instructor Sandra DiRenzo has taught plosive, provocative, sophisticated, Works of Mendelssohn, Respigni, cert is a part of the Songs around the “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM in the Medford schools for over twenty sexy, utterly unique and fun for ev- Sant-Saens, Mozart, Mussorgsky and World: Peace Through Music Tour. to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom years. Class is small and interactive. eryone! The eight-member troupe Handel performed by the Boston Tickets are available by logging on to Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Contact John Nocella at 781-438- uses everything but conventional per- Landmarks Orchestra under the www.livenation.com, at the Orpheum Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca 5687 or email [email protected]. cussion instruments - matchboxes, baton of Charles Ansbacher. This Box Office or by calling: 877-598-8689. every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, concert is free and open to the For more info call: 617-482-0106. www.1110wccmam.com *CORO-DANTE is seeking new cho- Zippo lighters, hubcaps - to fill the public. “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays ral members. Stop by the Cambridge stage with magnificent rhythms. For AN AMERICAN IN PARIS – Thurs- 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi Boat House (2 Gerrys Landing, Cam- tickets log onto www.telecharge.com day, September 3rd at 7:00 PM. The Special Events 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com bridge) on Friday, September 11th from or call 1-800-432-7250. Boston Landmarks Orchestra kicks off “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco 5:30-8:30 PM for an introduction and the inaugural showing in its first an- HARVARD FILM ARCHIVE Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM first rehearsal. Weekly rehearsals are THE SAUGUS CHILDREN’S nual Landmarks Film Series. All films 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA or online www.djrocco.com held 7:00PM at the Dante Alighieri THEATRE are free and open to the public. James Whale: Of Monsters, “The Nick Franciosa Show” - Society, 41 Hampshire Street, Cam- 466 Central Street, Saugus, MA NEW WORLD CHORALE – Melodrama and the Production Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM bridge. Info can be found at CORO- SNOW WHITE – Sunday, Septem- Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 PM. Code – September 11th through on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and [email protected] or ber 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM. We all The New World Chorale is the best September 21, 2009. WAZN 1470 AM. by calling 617-876-5160.” Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 28, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

The Vatican has embraced writer Oscar ture of fre- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Wilde as a Catholic thinker. The writer, who quencies in ROASTED (BROILED) RED BELL PEPPERS was jailed in 1895 for homosexual acts, con- the sounds verted to Catholicism on his deathbed. The “sublimi- 4 red peppers Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano nally trig- 1 large garlic clove minced published an article urging that Wilde was gers a sense 3 tablespoons olive oil not merely “an aesthete” but also “a man of urgency,” McComb tells ABCnews.com. Salt who behind a mask of amorality asked him- She suspects that this human-like vocal- 4 brown paper lunch bags self what was just and what was mistaken, ization is natural to cats, but that they Wash and dry red peppers thoroughly. Place them whole what was true and what was false.” Through learn to exaggerate it to get what they want on a broiling tray under the broiler. Broil until the outer his writings, the article said, Wilde followed from us. skin of pepper begins to darken. Check frequently by “a long and difficult path toward that Prom- Yes, we once had a beautiful pet cat called removing from oven and turn each pepper as it blackens. It ised Land which gives us the reason for Cicero who was affectionate and used to only takes a few minutes for the skin to blacken. (If left existence, a path which led him to his con- greet me with a meow when I came home under broiler too long, the pepper will burn.) Continue broil- version to Catholicism.” Wilde once wrote from work. There she was, waggling her tail ing and turning in this fashion until most of the outer skin that the Catholic Church was “for saints and and brushing up against my trousers. Cicero of each pepper has blackened though not necessarily the sinners alone-for respectable people, the lived to be an old, old cat. Yes, we miss Cicero entire pepper. Remove peppers from oven. Anglican Church will do.” who is buried here. We also have a small Put one or two peppers together in a paper lunch bag and Can TV curb our birthrate? Indian Health tombstone gracing her final resting place. close tightly. Because liquid from peppers may seep through Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has an uncon- The third and final installment of a hike bags, place on a cookie sheet. After cooling in paper bag for ventional idea for keeping the population in the federal minimum wage went into at least fifteen to thirty minutes, take one bag at a time down, said The Times of India. He suggested effect last week. The lowest-paid workers and place on clean dish. Tear open bag and carefully peel hooking up rural India to the power grid to will now make $7.25 an hour or an extra off outer skin of each softened pepper. Gently cut around give the poor access to television. In his $28 a week for a full-time worker. the stem to remove stem and seeds from the pepper. Cut vision, “amorous couples would watch Interesting news! A tiny self-portrait of pepper in half and remove any remaining seeds. Slice late-night shows instead of making babies.” Michelangelo has been discovered in his pepper into long one-inch strips and set aside in a sepa- Just think what we could achieve if we last painting, The Crucifixion of Saint Peter. rate bowl. Liquid will accumulate as pepper strips rest in subsidized sales of televisions!” Making Art historians had long puzzled over the bowl. Save for marinade. Indians “nocturnal TV addicts” would have identity of a mysterious figure in the Spread minced garlic over pepper strips in a bowl. additional benefits, as well. Crime, for ex- upper left-hand corner of the fresco, which Add olive oil and stir thoroughly. Salt to taste. Cover and ample, is likely to drop, as people who stay was created in the Vatican’s Pauline Chapel place in refrigerator or on your counter. Before serving, to up late watching TV will be too tired to break between 1545 and 1550. After painstak- enhance flavor, marinate roasted/broiled peppers at the law. Well, let’s see if it works. ing comparisons with other depictions of least thirty minutes in the garlic, oil and pepper The astute Tom Analetto, of Medford, says, Michelangelo, including his only other liquids. The peppers can be heated in the microwave if isn’t it strange that the world should be made apparent self-portrait, scholars determined desired. up entirely of people who never asked to be it was the master himself. The clincher They store well, for a few days, in the refrigerator in a born? was a blue turban, which was typically clean jar or plastic container. To think, every child born in America is worn by Renaissance sculptors as a protec- Note: Because they were only available in the summer when endowed with life, liberty and a share of the tion against dust. Maurizio De Luca, the I was young, I welcome the opportunity to prepare them often government debt. Vatican’s head of paintings restoration, now that peppers can be purchased daily. My family enjoys After President Obama named Dr. Regina called the finding “extraordinary and them with baked chicken, steaks, or chops. Benjamin, the new surgeon general, who moving.” is noticeably overweight,” the anti-fat bri- For you tomato lovers: It wasn’t until the gade” took to the blogosphere to argue that early 1800s that Americans began eating Vita can be reached at [email protected] a hefty surgeon general “sends the wrong tomatoes, even though they are native to message” to our overweight nation. North America. It was believed that they Carlo Scostumato wonders if Benjamin were poisonous, because the tomato is re- can really promote healthy eating if she lated to the sometimes deadly Nightshade BURLINGTON LODGE #2223 TO HOST herself is obese? family. However, tomatoes were grown as Arthur Caplan in MSNBC.com. thinks our decorative plants and commonly referred to new surgeon general Dr. Regina Benjamin as “love apples.” Thomas Jefferson was a fan Festa Del Raccolto could use her weight problem to address a of the tomato {or tomatas,” as he called them struggle that millions of Americans can in his journal} and grew them abundantly The Burlington Sons of Italy, Lodge #2223 will be holding relate to. “If she can battle her weight on in his garden despite their unpopularity. a Dinner/Dance “Festa Del Raccolto” (Harvest Festival) on the job,” she could do more to curb obesity Thomas Mann Randolph, Jefferson’s son-in- Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Crestview, 36 Montvale “than all the salads added to the menus, of law, in his 1824 speech before the Albemarle Avenue, Woburn MA, from 6:30-11:00 pm. Music will be burger joints everywhere.” Agricultural Society, mentioned that toma- provided by DJ Eric Poss. Tickets may be purchased If you hit your finger with a hammer, go toes were relatively unknown ten years by contacting Marie at 781-245-8255 or Rhoda at ahead and let loose with the string of exple- earlier, but by 1824 everyone was eating 781-229-5752. Tickets may not be purchased at the door. tives. It actually will make you feel better. them because it was believed they “kept “I would advise people, if they hurt them- one’s blood pure in the heat of summer.” selves to swear,” Richard Stephens, a psy- Time for some reminiscing with our noted 1st Generation chology professor at Keele University in maestro and musicologist Albert Natale. Italian-American England, tells Scientific American. Stephens Before discovering the Beatles, later-to-be became interested in the function of pro- manager Brian Epstein managed the record Vita Orlando Sinopoli fanity after hearing an earful of it from his department of his family’s furniture depart- wife while she was in labor, and wondered ment. Frank Sinatra’s recording of “Sum- Shares with us if it served some practical purpose. In one mer Wind” was featured prominently in the a delightful recollection experiment he conducted, participants who film “The Pope of Greenwich Village.” were encouraged to curse freely were able Marjorie Hughes sang with Frankie Carle’s of her memories as a child to keep their hands in ice-cold water for 40 band for three months before he revealed growing up in percent longer than those asked to utter she was his daughter. He made the an- words of the type they’d use to describe a nouncement after their hit record “Oh What Boston’s “Little Italy” table. Afterward, they also reported feeling It Seemed to Be.” Although Dooley Wilson and a collection of less pain than their more polite counter- portrayed “Sam” in the 1942 movie classic parts. Cursing seems to elevate the heart “Casablanca,” he could not play the piano Italian family recipes rate and may, by raising aggression levels, himself and the music was actually played from the homeland. trigger the flight-or-fight response. Previous by Elliot Carpenter. Singer Don Cornell, research shows that this response tempo- while popular with the Sammy Kaye Band rarily mutes the sensation of pain, so that in the early and mid 1940s, had several hits Great as Gifts we can respond quickly to a threat. The on his own, beginning with “It Isn’t Fair” in FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM most popular swear words for people in pain, 1950. And Perry Como recorded 21 glorious order an autographed copy from Stephens found, are f____, s____, and the gospel favorites. The recording was pro- Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling two B-words. moted as “Songs of Faith and Inspiration.” Meow! Cats are known to be manipulative, Perry pays sincere tribute to the God he and a new study of their purring confirms loves. just how clever they can be. Karen McComb, The summer of 2009 will long be remem- an animal-communications researcher at bered as the summer when Albert Natale’s The Post-Gazette is now on the Web! Check us out at the University of Sussex in the U.K., ana- Classic Swing Band had us all swinging and www.BostonPostGazette.com. You’ll find the history of lyzed the purrs of house cats as they begged swaying in East Boston’s Maverick Square the Post-Gazette, information about our columnists, as well their owners for food. She found that when and at the Nazzaro Center in Boston’s North as advertising, submission and subscription information. cats were hungry, they altered their purr- End. Ah, Albert “Al” Natale, the youngest of ing so that it was eerily similar to the cry of 12 Natale children raised at 11 Sheafe an infant. When McComb played back these Street in the North End. Thanks for your www.BostonPostGazette.com cat cries to human listeners, people found contributions to the world of music. them almost impossible to ignore. The mix- AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 28, 2009 Page 13 Oroscopo

ARIETE 21 MARZO - 20 APRILE Lavoro. Inutile nascondere che in ambito professionale qualche difficoltà dovete aspettarvela, ma oggi l’affrontate con il sorriso sulle labbra. Amore. La vita affettiva adesso decolla e prende quota: avete trovato il It was 65 years ago, during they continued to come on a Orient Heights. We moved bandolo dell’intricata matassa che vi stava allontanando dal partner. Salute. Cominciate a sentirvi meglio, ma la raccomandazione è quella di non the summer of 1944. Uncle daily basis. two doors away to 74 Eutaw sospendere eventuali terapie ai primi segnali di miglioramento. Gino was in the Army Air My grandmother was re- Street, and after the house TORO 21 APRILE - 20 MAGGIO Corps fighting in the Pacific. stricted to what she could do was sold, Nanna and Babbo- Lavoro. Riuscite a capire dove la vostra strategia faceva acqua e Uncle Nick was in the navy and everyone was worried nonno rented an apartment correte subito ai ripari. Adesso l’obiettivo finale si fa più vicino e playing sax with Andre enough that they made sure on Princeton Street, a ten sicuro. Kostelanetz at the Newport, she abided by the rules set minute walk for Mom. Amore. All’improvviso la situazione affettiva precipita e non capite il perché: Rhode Island Navy Base. Dad down by her doctors. She Things changed once the forse i mutismi degli ultimi giorni hanno irritato il partner. Salute. was teaching machine ship took a dose of Digitalis as war was over. Uncle Nick Più di qualsiasi terapia o medicina, ciò che vi fa stare bene sono le attenzioni delle persone care, in questo momento un po’ scarse… at East Boston High School, many times a day as was and Aunt Ada separated from GEMELLI 21 MAGGIO - 21 GIUGNO playing with a Latin band at prescribed and did nothing each other. Actually, they Lavoro. Con impeto e fantasia prendete in mano la situazione e the Bradford Hotel roof 6 strenuous. Gradually, she had been living on Kelton trovate un modo insolito per aggirare il vostro attuale problema. Il nights a week and working regained her strength and Street in Allston. Once the capo approva. for the OSS (the fore-runner was able to normalize her life separation happened, Aunt Amore. Vita a due più scorrevole: è bastato un semplice chiarimento con la to the CIA) three afternoons style. Babbononno, who had Ada stayed there and Uncle persona amata e adesso tutto è risolto. Non dimenticate la lezione. a week interrogating Italian been scared out of his wits Nick moved in with Nanna Salute. Vi sentite un po’ stanchi, ma non è niente di grave: forse è il caldo war prisoners that were due to what had happened, and Babbononno. He wasn’t agostano, o magari è che non siete ancora andati in ferie. CANCRO 22 GIUGNO - 22 LUGLIO housed at the long-closed didn’t allow Nanna to do too home that much, though. Lavoro. emigration station in East much. For the first time in After his discharge from the Il lavoro continua ad essere avaro di soddisfazioni e voi vi sentite sempre più demotivati. Se potete, prendetevi un giorno di Boston. my young life, I saw him wait Navy, he played music with riposo. One afternoon, everyone on her hand and foot. Of several bands and worked Amore. Adesso ci si mette anche l’amore: all’improvviso con la persona del received frantic phone calls course, Mom was there to day and night. Uncle Gino, cuore s’incrina qualcosa, ma non riuscite proprio a capire il perché. from Babbononno. Nanna make sure Nanna followed once back in the States, Salute. Solo adesso che i sintomi si fanno più evidenti, vi decidete a seguire i had had a heart attack. the rules set down by the became enamored with a consigli del vostro medico: ci vorrebbe più tempestività. She was taken to Boston medical staff that had been Flamenco dancer in New LEONE 23 LUGLIO - 23 AGOSTO Women’s Hospital, today’s involved in caring for her. York and eventually married Lavoro. Il lavoro, che già stava andando bene, da oggi potrebbe Dimmock House in Roxbury. Things were a little better her. They stayed in New conoscere un ulteriore miglioramento: una persona importante vi ha Uncle Gino was unable to do for us than it was for most York for a while and then notato. Amore. In amore oggi sarà un’autentica apoteosi. Sensibili, affascinanti, anything, but Uncle Nick families during the war. headed for Miami. When magnetici: basta una parola per avere ogni preda ai vostri piedi! was given an emergency Many things were rationed, they returned to Boston, they Salute. Seguite il vostro istinto, che vi spinge a rinnovare il look. È il momento leave. Dad was able to get a but seeing Dad and Uncle lived with us for a while and ideale per fare qualche cambiamento e svecchiare qualcosa. few days off as did Uncle Nick were in show busi- eventually rented an apart- VERGINE 24 AGOSTO - 22 SETTEMBRE Paul, who worked for the ness, they always had an ment near Nanna and Lavoro. Un crescente senso d’insoddisfazione vi fa essere scontenti George Dean Printing Com- abundance of things that Babbononno. della situazione professionale e del vostro operato: c’è molto pany and was too old for the were rationed and only ob- Uncle Nick and a former nervosismo. Amore. military. tainable with ration stamps. debutante, Dorothea Hans- Le regole, di solito la vostra ancora di salvezza, oggi vi vanno strette Seeing that we all lived in Seeing that they were mu- com had fallen in love and avreste voglia di dare un calcio a tutto. No, molto meglio di no… Salute. I consigli delle persone care oggi non li prendete neppure in the same house, Dad and sicians and had to use their due to the stringent divorce considerazione, ma almeno non abbandonate la vostra solita saggezza. Uncle Paul acted as the cars for work, gas rationing laws in Massachusetts in BILANCIA 23 SETTEMBRE - 22 OTTOBRE chauffeurs for the family, was different for them. Most those days, couldn’t get mar- Lavoro. Riuscite a valutare in un attimo ogni situazione, anche most of whom didn’t drive. car owners were restricted ried until 1950. Nanna ac- la più complessa, e subito proponete la soluzione ideale. Oggi siete Aunt Ada, Uncle Nick’s to 8 or 10 gallons of gas per cepted her, but Babbononno un portento! first wife and my mother’s week. Dad was issued a ra- was cautious … she was not Amore. Tatto e diplomazia sono a livelli da record e vi consentono di dirimere best friend, was constantly tion decal for his windshield Italian and she was divorced. una complessa diatriba familiare che si trascina da molto tempo. Salute. by my mother’s side. Each that allowed him more gas. Aunt Ada discovered that La razionalità vi guida anche in fatto di salute. La vostra chiarezza day, Dad would drive Babbo- Most people had a capital “A” Nick and Dorothy had visited aiuta il medico a capire l’origine di un vostro problema. SCORPIONE 23 OTTOBRE - 22 NOVEMBRE nonno, Mom and Aunt Ada to on the decal. Dad had a capi- us on Eutaw Street and gave Lavoro. Se avete un dubbio circa la strada da seguire, non the hospital to visit Nanna. tal “B.” But considering the my mother an ultimatum, indugiate e chiedete il parere di una persona che in materia ne sa There were no such things people he knew, he had ac- “Her or me.” My mother, not più di voi. as baby sitters back then and cess to enough gas to go back wanting to play that game, Amore. La recente svolta positiva potrebbe avere già esaurito la sua carica. E I was part of the entourage, and forth to work and chauf- was abandoned by Ada, whom la colpa è anche vostra, che in coppia non vi spendete abbastanza. although I was not allowed to feur family members back I did not see again until Salute. Chiedete sempre il massimo, anche a voi stessi, ma potete contare su visit my grandmother for and forth in their desire to 1972, when she tried to una tempra molto robusta e gli sforzi prolungati non vi spaventano. SAGITTARIO 23 NOVEMBRE - 21 DICEMBRE whatever reason. visit with Nanna. make amends with Mom. Lavoro. Each day, following our Slowly my grandmother That didn’t last long. After Fantasia e razionalità oggi viaggiano in perfetta sintonia, consentendovi di vedere soluzioni là dove i colleghi scorgono solo return to Eutaw Street, there recovered. Babbononno, who she saw my folks and Nick problemi. was food to prepare for the believed in old fashion Ital- and Dorothy in downtown, Amore. Una relazione iniziata senza troppa convinzione potrebbe prendere, in part of the family that would ian remedies, made sure she severed relations with modo del tutto inaspettato, una piega molto più solida e duratura. return with us. Considering Nanna had a small glass of my mother permanently. Salute. L’attuale stato di grazia abbraccia anche le vostre condizioni di salute e the weather, we ate in the wine each day. He was from Nanna made it to 1958. vi regala un superiore benessere: vi sentite benissimo! back yard almost every after- a section of Italy where Early that year, she devel- CAPRICORNO 22 DICEMBRE - 20 GENNAIO noon. Nanna’s sisters and people believed that wine oped breast cancer and after Lavoro. Inutile girarci intorno: in fatto di lavoro le grane non brothers were often part of was good for the heart. a series of radiation treat- mancano, e proprio quando state per andare in ferie. Vi tocca the clan that returned home When she was fully recov- ments and chemotherapy darvi da fare… Amore. Il settore degli affetti mostra qualche problematicità in meno, ma la with us. Either Uncle Paul or ered, Nanna and Babbo- none of which worked, the situazione non consente comunque di abbassare la guardia: vigilate. their sons who were not in nonno would take walks disease spread to her lungs. Salute. La situazione è molto impegnativa ed è del tutto naturale che uniform would drive them, each evening visiting friends Just before Christmas that accusiate qualche momento di stanchezza. Non c’è di che preoccuparsi. considering almost none of and relatives who lived close. winter, she passed away. It ACQUARIO 21 GENNAIO - 19 FEBBRAIO the men of that first genera- Actually, before the war was the beginning of the end Lavoro. Sul lavoro siete considerati dei veri maghi. Basta sottoporvi tion ever learned how to ended, most of the family of the first generation of my un problema perché subito ne individuiate la soluzione: un prodigio! drive. Nanna and Babbo- still lived in East Boston and family. Amore. Se in coppia investiste anche solo la metà dell’impegno e nonno had many other rela- visits were easily made by GOD BLESS AMERICA della pazienza che mettete sul lavoro, la vostra relazione andrebbe alla tives and friends (paisani) foot. grande… Salute. Un possibile disturbo allo stomaco, forse causato da un’intolleranza who often visited the hospi- Babbononno knew that the verso un alimento. Occorre fare qualche indagine per scoprirlo. tal and were invited back to house had become too big for PESCI 20 FEBBRAIO - 20 MARZO 70 Eutaw Street for din- Nanna to handle and decided What Lavoro. Un imprevisto potrebbe scompaginare i vostri piani di ner. These events contin- to sell it and rent an apart- lavoro, causando un ritardo su una scadenza ormai alle porte. Non ued for the weeks that ment in the neighborhood. perdete la calma. Nanna was hospitalized, and Uncle Paul and his family Happens Amore. Tornate stanchi dal lavoro e il partner vi aspetta al varco once she returned home, moved to St. Edwards Road in per ricordarvi i vostri doveri. Sembra proprio che oggi nessuno vi capisca… When You Salute. 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The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) Once again, the 4-to-3 ruling in the case Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco of a Bristol County sex offender convicted in 1997, the majority said public safety must give way to constitutional protections CLASSICAL MUSIC: THE IBLA PRIZE. First of all let me against government intrusion into citizens’ set the overall stage. The name IBLA refers to the original lives, including those of sex offenders. Greek settlement that grew into the modern-day Ragusa, Speaking for the majority, Justice Margot in Southeastern Sicily. The city is not large, about 75,000 Botsford wrote, “The GPS device burdens people, but it is a provincial city, one of the nine in Sicily. liberty in two ways; by its permanent, physi- The prize IBLA was established in the late 1870’s after the cal attachment to the offender, and by assassination of two Sicilian Judges who had courageously, its continuous surveillance of the offender’s and aggressively, attacked the organized crime families. activities.” Their sacrifice led to the collapse, of course partially, of the Kudos to state Representative Karyn E. Mafia’s activities, all the way to the USA. The establish- Gigi Repucci, the “Tan Man” at the North Polito, R-Shrewsbury who reacted to the ment of the IBLA prize was a kind of reaction to the sadness End Pool also has one of the nicest gardens ruling by saying, “If there is even one indi- after the Judges’ killings. The PRIZE is a musical — both in the North End over at the Nazarro vidual that is not required to be monitored, voice and instrumental — competition open to candidates Community Center. (Photo by Sal G.) and that individual re-offends, which is from the world over. The most peculiar part of the competi- likely the case, that is one too many.” tion is that the competitors are accepted without regard to TOO DRUNK TO OPEN BRIDGE? WHAT HAPPENED IN THE POOL? age, color, creed, etc. The founders of the prize are both A Boston drawbridge operator was caught THE LIFEGUARDS SAVED A LIFE! Sicilians, from Sicily and from New York. Among the allegedly three sheets to the wind while on As I read the story on the near drowning ‘Americans’ there was the Baroness Mariuccia Zerilli duty recently and has quit his city job. The at the Reilly pool in Brighton recently, it Marimo’, a well known personality from the Big Apple’s guy submitted his resignation reportedly to appears too many folks are focusing on Academia. The prize recipients perform not only on the his boss and it was accepted “effective im- what the lifeguard didn’t do and not that they Ragusa stage but also at Carnegie Hall, at the Lincoln mediately.” Chelsea Police were called to the saved a life. A 12-year-old regular swimmer Center, New York, at the Tokyo Opera City Hall, and at the Meridian Bridge after a tugboat captain at the pool was pulled from the bottom of the rd Tchaikowski Bolshoi Hall, in Moscow, Russia. At the last couldn’t contact the city worker at the 10-foot deep pool around 5pm on August 3 competition many of the winning performers were quite bridge. Police were called and allegedly found by the head lifeguards. According to Boston young. A sensational performer was a 12-year-old German him reportedly drunk at his post. The best EMS and DCR, lifeguards noticed the child violinist, Elin Kolev, a pure talent, not withstanding his part of this story is the annual salary of a after he has been underwater for about two young age, who enchanted Carnegie Hall’s audience by first assistant draw tender. According to city minutes. They performed rescue breathing executing, extremely well, the 24th ‘capriccio’ by Paganini. payroll, the job pays $44,800. I’ve been do- and administered CPR until paramedics ing something wrong all these years as a The only Italian winning talent was Adalberta Riva, from arrived and took the young boy to Children’s mental health cop making less than a guy Milan, who performed, on the piano, a sonata by Schubert. Hospital. Witnesses say the lifeguards didn’t who opens and closes bridges. Other winners came from Holland, England, Russia, notice the drowning boy at first. Apparently, Talk about a bridge over troubled waters, United States, etc. Let me conclude by saying that the they also didn’t notice the boy at first too. eh? various European TV networks followed the IBLA competi- When people started screaming, the life- VOTERS AIR RAGE, tion all the way to New York and to Tokyo. Regretfully, the guards reportedly did their job and sprang FRANK INSULTS VOTERS Italian RAI-TV networks totally ignored this remarkable into action. According to one of the para- U.S. Representative Barney Frank held a event, the only local TV that played no role whatever in medics at the scene, the lifeguards did their town hall-style meeting over the Obama this musical competition. I suspect that the top Italian TV job well and the boy is alive because of it. health care overhaul in Dartmouth and was I am a regular at the city-run North End brass decided to stay put from the IBLA event thinking; faced with angry voters like many of these Pool. Lifeguards are essential to the well perhaps, it was a ‘provincial’ competition. Conversely, the town hall-style meetings being held by con- being of swimmers young and old alike. Usu- other European networks followed all phases of the compe- gressmen across the country. One woman ally, it is other swimmers who are the first tition, and will produce documentaries. They seemingly questioned Frank asking him, “Why do you to notice someone in trouble. So I am not don’t discriminate about making choices. Why the Italians continue to support a Nazi policy?” One surprised that this is exactly what happened did? Is it the usual ‘North vs. South’, in Italy? What a shame, young man was photographed by the Boston at the Brighton pool the day in question. I for it may be quite true! Herald holding up a photo of the president can understand why the mother is upset and wearing a Hitler mustache. Frank angrily questions the actions of the lifeguards. Life- • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) shot back at the woman’s question by say- guards are watching everyone in the pool ing, “ma’am, trying to have a conversation and the boy in question was pulled out of The awards banquet was which started the liberal with you would be like trying to argue with the water very quickly once the problem was another matter; it did forbid war to destroy religion in our a dining room table.” Wow! Now he knows detected. Hindsight is always 20-20. Real prayer and appears to violate society. how we feel listening to all these jokers up time doesn’t give you any time for hindsight. the federal court order. The In 1998, Pelosi voted on Capitol Hill. Then, it’s the moment. fact that prayer is a violation against an amendment that Frank by the way opposes the White I would agree with Boston EMS chief should be revolting to Chris- would permit voluntary House’s proposal to create nonprofit health Richard Serino, “This is an outstanding tians everywhere. prayer in our children’s care co-ops and supports a government-run case. It looks like as if everybody along the Mat Staver, the head of classrooms. health plan. Howard Dean thinks a great way did the right thing, starting with the Liberty Counsel, is now de- In 1999, she opposed al- model for the government plan is Medicare phenomenal job of the lifeguards who acted fending Principal Lay and lowing state and local gov- or the VA Hospitals. He needs to ask more quickly and called help.” Back at the North the athletic director. Staver ernments to display the veterans what they think about the current End Pool, I met a young mother with two is working to keep them out Ten Commandments on VA system. young daughters. She dressed both of them of jail and save their retire- public property, including SJC LIMITS GPS DEVICES FOR PERVS in the same colored bathing suits to keep ments from being revoked by schools. The state’s highest court ruled recently an eye on them in the water. She’s glad the the state. “I have been de- In 2004, she voted against that sex offenders convicted before 2006 lifeguards are there but her job is to watch fending religious freedom protecting the words cannot be forced to wear a GPS if they violate out for her two little girls’ safety in the water. issues for 22 years and I’ve “under God” in our Pledge of parole or probation because it would violate Another mother showed up with her little never had to defend some- Allegiance. their constitutional rights. The Supreme girl in the same exact bathing suit. The body who has been charged In my writings I often Judicial Court, in a 4-3 decision, said the woman I was talking to laughted and said for praying.” Mr. Staver is mention the writings of 2006 statute mandating the device for Level her job just got harder. founder and chair of Liberty their founder, Roger Baldwin 2 sex offenders cannot be applied retroac- Instead of people bitching about what life- Counsel, the Orlando-based and I quote, ‘I am for Social- tively to predators. Apparently, the rights of guards could have done better, people legal group defending the ism, disarmament, and ul- pervs are more important than public safety should be praising the lifeguards for saving school officials. In addition, timately for abolishing the for all of us, say four justices. the life of a very lucky boy. Mr. Staver said the district state itself as an instrument also agreed to forbid senior of violence and compulsion. class President Mary Allen I seek social ownership of • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) from speaking at the May 30 property, the abolition of the • $42.5 million in trans- • $15.6 million in educa- housing and economic de- graduation ceremony on the propertied class, and sole portation enhancements in- tion funding to save the jobs velopment projects citywide; chance the young woman, a control by those who produce cluding the reconstruction of 180 teachers and buy • Over $1 million to stabi- known Christian, might say wealth. Communism is the of Dorchester Avenue, an additional books and class- lize dozens of small busi- something religious. She goal.” investment in improved room materials; nesses in Boston through was the first student body Towards that goal, the technology for intelligent • $6.5 million in Energy capital improvements and president in 33 years not al- ACLU even calls the elec- transportation systems and Efficiency Block Grants to short-term rental assis- lowed to speak. tion that put Nancy Pelosi the resurfacing of over 75 fund Renew Boston — the tance. In my opening paragraph in power a victory for “civil streets citywide; City’s comprehensive effort Boston has made a lot of of this editorial, I mentioned liberties and freedom.” • $30.1 million for public to help homeowners and lo- progress in six months, and how the ACLU has been Americans United for the housing modernization, cal businesses save money there’s more on the way. aided by the liberals in Con- Separation of Church and most notably at Washington and turn Beantown into We are pursuing an addi- gress. Consider the hostile State crooned that the elec- Beech in Roslindale; Greentown though weather- tional $250 million in ARRA positions Nancy Pelosi has tion of Pelosi and her friends • $8.2 million from the ization and energy efficiency funding to further increase taken in opposition to reli- was a great defeat for the Homelessness Prevention upgrades; opportunity for residents and gious rights, she is the big- “religious right”. and Rapid Re-Housing Pro- • $2.3 million in Commu- businesses in our City. The gest threat to the rights gram (HPRP) to fight home- nity Development Block economic challenges we since the days of the leftish Information (in part) Fox lessness by significantly ex- Grant funding to jumpstart face are real, but so are the Earl Warren Supreme Court, News panding prevention services; $8.9 million worth of stalled strides we’re making. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 28, 2009 Page 15

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) A Flag Amendment? owned and operated by Jim EXTRA Innings Do we really need a bill to Boland raised a total of prohibit any flag from being $6,000 at their four loca- by Sal Giarratani flown higher than an Ameri- tions. These funds will ben- can Flag? efit BMC’s SPARK Center. Youkilis Says ever, when he needed help, old enough to see real work- Used to be everyone knew The only program of its kind It’s A Mad, out of the bullpen came The horses pitch every fourth day how to fly a flag correctly. At in New England, this thera- Mad World? Monster Dick Radatz who into the eight or ninth one time you could never peutic child-care and day Kevin Youkilis apparently stood six foot six weighing inning. Today, most of them leave a flag out in the rain. program treats Boston’s lost it at home plate after in at 270 pounds. No wonder can’t get out of the fifth These days the US flag gets highest-risk children living getting whacked by a pitch they called him “The Mon- inning alive. constantly soaked because with complicated medical from Tigers starter Rick ster.” Monbo was a work- Keep on keeping on Billy everyone is apparently too conditions, as well as those Porcello last week at Fenway horse with pinpoint con- Monboquette, you are not lazy to get the flag down suffering from emotional in the second inning of trol. He posted a 114-112 forgotten! quickly. You don’t need laws and behavioral challenges the game which the Red record with a 3.68 ERA in to do some things right like related to abuse/neglect, do- Sox eventually won 7-5. He 11 seasons (96 wins with Albert Pujols fly Old Glory. mestic violence and other started a brawl by charging some terribly bad Sox Still Hitting traumatic events. SPARKS The 50 - 37% Solution? toward the mound believing teams’. St. Louis Cardinals slugger cares for more than 100 chil- According to the Massa- the whack was intentional. On September 25, 1965, Albert Pujols hit his major dren annually, the majority chusetts Republican Party, Porcello says it wasn’t. Monboquette became a league leading 39th home of who live in poverty. the percentage of Bay State Youkilis defending his trivia question answer. Who run on August 17. He also is license plates in the park- Getting “Up” antics said, “At some point, was the last major league up to 105 RBI and is third in ing lot of Market Basket in with Depression? you have to protect yourself strikeout victim of Satchel batting, hitting .325. With Seabrook, New Hampshire, According to a recent study ... 1 just felt like I had to do Paige? I actually remem- those kinds of numbers, he was 50% on August 1. On (Can Worriers be Winners?) what I had to do.” He got him- ber watching this game on s looking good for MVP hon- the same day, the percent- by Adam Perkins and Philip self ejected from the game TV. ors this season. age of the retail price of Corr from the University of and then Terry Francona Paige was the Negro beer, wine and alcohol in our Wales, It was found that runs out arguing with the League star and oldest Bring Back the state now goes to 37% with people of high intelligence ump over that decision and rookie of the year back in Montreal Expos state, federal and local taxes. who fret and double check gets himself ejected too. 1948 at age 42. Then at age When the Montreal Expos As someone recently told obsessively and go around Youkilis had to leave the 59 the Kansas City Athletics crossed the border for our me, “Governor Patrick is the expecting the worse to hap- game and Francona seem- signed him up and he came Nation’s Capital becoming best governor New Hamp- pen, produce great results. ingly had to stand up for his into a relief situation on that the Washington Nationals, shire ever had.” There are There is something called player. However, getting September evening. they started out hot and even bumper stickers that “depressive realism” says ejected doesn’t help, except Monbo likes to tell the story then went ice cold. Ice cold say that too. Patricia Pearson in a recent in this case, his ejection led about when Mickey Mantle isn’t even cold enough for to a Sox victory. invited him to his Make-A- this sad baseball story. The Tosi’s to Fiore’s Business Week Magazine ar- ticle entitled, “The Case for Off course before you Wish golf tournament in Nationals are so bad in the Ristorante Fiore is quite a charge at a pitcher, you need Oklahoma. Yogi Berra was National League East that popular eating place on Pessimism.” Both Abraham Lincoln and Sir Winston to size up your opponent. looking like a no-show but the New York Mets are 10 Hanover Street, but most That Boston Herald photo on arrived in a police cruiser games ahead of them. old-timers still remember Churchill were depressed personalities and great po- page 64 on August 12 says with sirens blaring. When Now, that’s what you call when you could buy a shot- something with Porcello get- The Mick asked him what bad. gun in there. Back when it litical leaders. Both seemed to accentuate the negative ting the upper hand, almost gives, Berra replied, “I was was Tosi’s Music Company. th and held a clearer view of just as big and ten years at a funeral and if you don’t Happy 70 Birthday To ... It sold musical instruments th what lay ahead of them and younger, OUCH! go to theirs, they won’t go to Happy 70 birthday to and hunting supplies. I par- yours.” former Red Sox slugging left ticularly remember that the nations they headed. Would a depressed person Remembering Billy Monboquette is still a fielder Carl Yastrzemski. near-life size stuffed grizzly Monbouquette survivor. He’s been battling Did you know that Yaz was bear in the showcase along fall for Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme to quick for- Back in the Sixties, the acute Myelogenous leuke- the last Triple Crown winner with the horns and drums drought years for the Sox, mia for some time now. back in 1967 when he led and guns. I like telling tune? Nope. Only blind opti- mists would fall for some- their best starter was Billy Fenway Park has been re- the Sox to their first pen- people waiting in line for a Monbouquette of Medford. placed by the Dana Farber nant since 1946? They seat that story because they thing that sounds too good to be true. A little depression Number 27 before Carlton Institute. I bumped into his even had a loaf of bread think I’m crazy or some- Fisk. He was inducted into brother Freddy a couple of named after him. Remem- thing. I am neither. never hurt anyone and it leads to thinking out of the the Red Sox Hal! of Fame in months ago and he said Billy ber, Yaz Bread? I remember Fuddruckers’ Pin-up ordinary box too. 2000. In 1963, pitching on is still hanging in there. when he came up when Program Sparks BMC a seventh place team, he After leaving the Red Sox, I was only 12 years old. Fuddruckers Happy Birthday Irene was a 20 game winner. He he finished up his career In 1961, he replaced Ted of New England, Happy Birthday Greetings pitched a no-hitter on Au- with the Tigers, Yankees Williams in left field. home of the go out to Irene Cieniewicz, gust 1, 1962 against the and Giants. One Hall of Famer replac- “World’s Greatest who is a member of the Chicago White Sox. As the However, in 2006, he ing another Hall of Famer. Hamburgers,” in Saugus, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Sox ace, he never earned joined the Single A Lowell He called it quits at age 44 Reading, Methuen and North Survivors in East Boston. more than $20,000 in a sea- Spinners for one night as a in 1983 and in 1988 was Andover, participated in a Every Sunday morning she son but as he says, “We didn’t coach so he could officially elected into the Hall of first time pin-up program to drives in from Lynn to attend care. We loved the game.” retire as a member of the Fame at Cooperstown. His raise funds for Boston Medi- the Sunday service in sup- Back in his playing days, his Boston Red Sox organization. big day was on Saturday, cal Center. The local chain port of the shuttered parish. makeup was you had to fin- When you think about August 22. ish what you started. How- all the crybabies pitching today, you’re glad you were LEGAL NOTICE • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court and Starbucks her game. packing for my second Texas Commonwealth of Massachusetts LEGAL NOTICE Probate and Family Court She also reads the Post- vacation of last summer. The Trial Court Department Probate and Family Court Department Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gazette now too. The longer This year thanks to the re- The Trial Court SUFFOLK Division MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. SU09P1782EA I stayed, the more I loved cession, one trip was all this Docket No. MI09D2970DR Probate and Family Court Department everything about Austin. Boston cowboy could afford. Docket No. MI09P3545EA In the Estate of DIVORCE SUMMONS HELEN F. MULLANEY Everyone is so laid back, just Thank God for two things. BY PUBLICATION In the Estate of BERNARD J GOLDEN SR. AKA HELEN MULLANEY like Boston, eh? We finally got some summer CLELIA Y. McKENZIE Late of WOBURN, MA 01801 Late of EAST BOSTON, MA 02128-1010 Sadly, it is difficult to find heat here and I found the AKA CLELIA COLEMAN, Date of Death July 16, 2009 Plaintiff Date of Death July 25, 2009 an Italian Texan. Met one North End Pool. I’ve been vs. NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION named Tony Bertucci but he there every chance I get MAXIE COLEMAN, FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL was born in Iowa where he weekends and before work. Defendant To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above played college ball at the Lying on my blanket next to To the above named Defendant: captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- A Complaint has been presented sented requesting that a document pur- sented requesting that a document purport- University of Iowa. I didn’t the pool soaking up the sun to this Court by the Plaintiff, CLELIA Y. porting to be the last will of said decedent ing to be the last will of said decedent be even know Iowa had any Ital- and cooling off in the water. McKENZIE AKA CLELIA COLEMAN, be proved and allowed and that PETER J proved and allowed, and that HELEN ians. If you’re looking for It’s like taking a cruise on seeking a DIVORCE. GOLDEN of Wilmington, MA be appointed McLAUGHLIN of Quincy, MA be appointed An automatic Restraining Order has been executor, named in the will to serve Without executrix, named in the will to serve Without good Italian, try another the Norwegian Princess. entered in this matter preventing you from Surety. Surety. state, they don’t do it in Close my eyes and smell the taking any action which would negatively IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Texas. Also, if you like good ocean behind me. I could be impact the current financial status of either YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Irish coffee, same answer. anywhere but I’ve never left bate Court Rule 411 for more information. AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN Other than Italian cuisine, the North End. A great cheap You are required to serve upon Clelia Y. O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON food is great. Beef, chicken, summer cruise. McKenzie - Plaintiff - whose address SEPTEMBER 15, 2009. September 17, 2009. is 27 Linwood Street, Apartment 2, In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit greens, black beans and I’ll be back in Austin, God Malden, MA 02148 your answer on or of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific chili are everywhere. A mix willing, sometime next year before October 5, 2009. If you fail to do so, facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within thirty (30) days after the of South and Southwest. when the national economy the Court will proceed to the hearing and is based, within thirty (30) days after the the adjudication of this action. You are also return day (or such other time as the Court, return day (or such other time as the Court, I missed Austin, Texas al- gets better or I hit the lot- required to file a copy of your answer in the on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may most as soon as my JetBlue tery. Right now I’m on a vir- Office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, WITNESS, HON. PETER C DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, airliner landed at Logan. tual vacation with a lot of First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, Esquire, First Justice of this Court. Esquire, First Justice of this Court. Last year at this time I was great new friends at the pool. this 24, day of August, 2009. Date: August 18, 2009 Date: August 18, 2009 Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro Richard Iannella Register of Probate Court Register of Probate Register of Probate WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Run date: 8/28/09 Run date: 8/28/09 Run date: 8/28/09 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, AUGUST 28, 2009

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

“Battle Plans!” September 2nd New York ship to Brian “The Beast” Minto. In read- State Fair Grounds, in Syracuse; the 4th at ing this article, on fightnews.com, I was again Gatherings of those we mentioned last two NCAA Twin Rivers, Lincoln, Rhode Island; and the impressed, with Dedham, Massachusetts know are always enjoyable, championships — BC in 2008 11th in Plymouth, at the Memorial Hall. CES native Freddie Roach. The article spoke of especially when they occur in and BU in 2009. and Jimmy Burchfield on the 2nd in Syra- Brian Minto, training at one of Boxings unique settings that make Northeastern and UNH cuse presents to you, Fight at the Fair Finest and most highly regarded training the events more memorable. have one of the oldest rival- Night!” Where 2004 Olympian Heavyweight gyms. Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym. And thus it was that the ries in women’s hockey — Jason Estrada Providence at 15-2, 3 KO’s, Mr. Freddie Roach! “You’re great!” On Sep- Hockey East Association — dating back to 1975. The th James McGirt Jr. 20-2-1, 9 KO’s of New tember 26th WBC Heavyweight Champion the conference that embraces game will be the 110 meet- York, Christy Martin 47-5-3, 31 KO’s, a Vitali Klitschko and #1 contender Cristobal within its membership the ing between the two teams. former 2 time world champion out of West Arreola do battle, for the WBC Heavyweight two most recent teams to win Games between the BU and Virginia. And others on this card are Zuri title. the NCAA Division I national BC men’s teams go back to Lawrence, Jackie Trivouno, Damian WPLM, FM 99.1 Radio Talk Show Host, Ron championship — held an un- 1918 with January 8 mark- th Rinaldi, Simeon Dunwell, plus other inter- Della Chiesa, of “Strictly Sinatra Music usual summer get together at ing the 248 time the two esting battling fighters. On the 4th, CES America, is admired by many. Thank you Fenway Park recently. squads will face off against gives to you, “Schools In” at Twin Rivers, Chris Sarno, a good friend of Ron Della For us, it had been just over each other. Lincoln, Rhode Island, where EBA Super Chiesa. We are discussing some great ideas, a month since we had been While the Northeastern- middleweight Champion, Irish Joey for a time on boxing. A meeting of, some to the ballpark — an interest- UNH game will set a women’s ing designation given the fact college hockey attendance McCreedy 10-2-1, 5 KO’s of Lowell, looks to great minds, which we have in boxing. Ron that our two visits encom- record, that will not be the educate Eddie “Thunder” Caminero 5-2, Della Chiesa, Tony DeMarco, Chris Sarno, passed discussions of hockey case with the Boston Univer- 5 KO’s of Lawrence, on “who’s the best?” and many, many more. We’ll be talking with, rather than the national sity-Boston College match- Who’s going to walk away with the EBA title “You!” for more ideas? pastime. up. A 2001 outdoor game be- possessed by Joey McCreedy, and the va- Fight Science on Television? The figures Our July visit witnessed tween Michigan and Michi- cant New England they gave, for a one punch (power and pre- the announcement that the gan State drew 74,544 fans to Randy Title? Also, 2008 cision) knockout. Test done by Boston Bruins would ring in MSU’s Spartan Stadium. U.S. Olympian Kelly; Kung Fu hand strike has 612 lbs of the New Year by hosting the One concern that fans Demetrius “The force; Karate straight punch 816 lbs of force, Philadelphia Flyers in the may well have to deal with will Cape Verdean As- Tai Kwon Do 917 lbs of impact (possible a National Hockey League’s be the temperature. In short, sassin” Andrade concussion), “One style nails the science of third annual Winter Classic the event has the possibility 5-0, 4 KO’s of the knockout punch.” Good old fashion Box- on January 1, 2010. of being played in very cold Providence, is in ing! 993 lbs. of impact “Pow!” equals a, Just over a month later we conditions. battle for victory. “knockout!” were back on Yawkey Way as The Bruins-Flyers game a There’s more, ***Happy Birth- Hockey East officials in- week earlier will start at when former Col- days’ on August formed us that they would 12:30 p.m. Even then it could th 2008 Olympian lege football star 30 to Massachu- hold not one, but two college be quite chilly but at least Demetrius “The Cape Vladine Biosse setts State Audi- games at the same site one there is the possibility of Verdean Assassin” 2-0, 2 KO’s, light- tor Joe DeNucci. week later on January 8. maximum sunlight. Andrade welterweight September 1st RIP Sam Kennedy, the presi- The college games, how- Diego Pereira 4-0, 2 KO’s, and cruiserweight Rocky Marciano, dent of the Fenway Sports ever, will be night affairs. The Jay Holland 3-0, 2 KO’s, all battle in sepa- 4th Paul Poirier & Group, stated from the podium Northeastern-UNH contest rate bouts. Also David Bausa, Byfield, makes Kurt DeCicco, 9th that “Anything worth doing, is will start at 4 p.m. — about his professional debut against Antonio Bobby Bolster, and worth overdoing.” the time the sun is setting Fernandez 0-2 of Brockton, Derek Silveira 11th Mike Joyce. We don’t entirely agree with for the day — while the BU- 2-0, 1 KO fights Manny Molina 2-4, 1 KO of “Happy Birthday!” to To Danny Fitz- that in the sense that the BC game will get under way Brockton, and Omar Pena 2-0-1, fights it out our Massachusetts gerald Chairman college game definitely has a at 7:30 p.m., well after dark- with Israel Sanchez 1-2. All battle for vic- State Auditor Joe of Massachusetts different atmosphere than its ness and descending tem- tory. Then we have “A Night To Remem- DeNucci, from your Boxing, Tim Fitz- professional counterpart but peratures have taken hold. ber!” 9/11.” At the Memorial Hall, in Ply- Boxer Family. gerald, and the the statement does have some One of the notices we’ve mouth. Mike “Machine gun” Oliver comes rest of your family. truth to it. seen for the college games armed and dangerous. He takes on Castulo We the Boxer Family, send our condolences For one, there will now be carries the wording “On Gonzalez. Mical Weisberg 3-0, 2 KO’s, to you and your family, on the loss of your two dates, not one — giving January 8th come chill at battles Frankie Reed. Bantamweight mother Catherine “Kay” Fitzgerald. Our fans who will be out of town Fenway.” That play on words Isander “Peachy” Beauchamp 5-0-1, 2 KO’s Prayers are with you, and your wonderful for the holidays the chance has the potential to be all too versus Elton “The Real Coolie Bully” family. “God Bless you.” to experience hockey in a accurate and may lead to the Dharry. Cape Cod’s light-heavyweight Paul natural setting when they discomfort of many. Gonsalves 1-0, 1 KO, and heavyweight return. One aspect that will be more Jesse Barboza 1-0, 1 KO both do battle. Also, In addition, and perhaps in modest on January 8 will be Artie Lopes of Marshfield makes his pro- keeping with a baseball ticket prices — especially fessional debut. For tickets to these great theme, it will be a double- when compared with the battles, call CES at (401)724-2253/2254. header. But not the contem- prices being touted for the “Captain Hook”, Roy Jones Jr. 54-5, porary form — the day-night NHL game. For the college 40 KO’s, and “Left Hook” Jeff Lacy 25-3, separate admissions affair version, the top seats will be 17 KO’s, Hooked Up in Mississippi for battle. that now is the rule through- around $90 while the low Roy “Captain Hook” Jones Jr., prevailed out major league baseball. price will be just $5 — for over Jeff “Left hook” Lacy. Roy Jones Jr., No, this will be a classic seats in the Pesky Pole area came away with a convincing victory over doubleheader, with the sec- of right field. Tickets will go his challenger. His next proposed challenge? ond game starting soon after on sale on September 17. (November 21st) Light-heavyweight Danny the conclusion of the first — As we stated last month, Green 27-3, 24 KO’s of Australia, who him- in the manner of the Beanpot seats that would be in prime self KO’d Julio “LaFuria” Dominguez and the era of the traditional viewing spots for baseball — 20-5-1, 14 KO’s, in the 5th round of their bout. twin bill in baseball. box seats, down low to the field Ring 4 President Mickey Finn and Award Roy Jones, entertains the idea of Klitschko Yes, there was a time — will not be the best for the receiver John Ford. at Fenway when you could hockey games. The hockey as an opponent, if he moves up to the Heavy- actually see two games for rink enclosure will interfere weight class? As a light-heavyweight, Roy Ring 4, Boston Hall of Fame Banquet, the price of one. They gener- with some of the views from Jones, Jr., is the #9 WBC, 7 WBA, 4 IBF, at the Florian Hall Dorchester. Call ally were played on major the lower seating and all 2 WBO, and 10 Fight news contender, and Ring 4 President Mickey Finn for tic- holidays — Memorial Day, the seats will be far more distant Danny Green is the #5 WBA contender. Also kets. Mickey does a great job. Inductees Fourth of July and Labor Day from the action than seating listed in the ratings, are Joey “KO Kid” are all a credit to the sport of Boxing. Another — and when the fans put at BC’s Kelly Rink or BU’s Spina as the #12 WBC, 13 WBA, 14 IBF, 14 Great time. Ring 4 Champion of the Year down their money they got to Agganis Arena. WBO contender, and Chad Dawson is the Eddie Fitzgerald will be honored this see two nine-inning games. If you decide to go, choose IBF World light-heavyweight Champion, and night. Ring 4 will place three, into its That tradition will return the upper reaches of the Fight news #2 contender,in Rochester, New prestigious Hall. 2009 Hall of Fame In- on the second Friday of grandstand where you will be York, Ronald Hearns 22-1, 17 KO’s won an ductees; Bobby 2010 when the Northeastern high enough to see the action eight rounder over Patrick Thompson 15- Bower, Paul University women’s team — and bring binoculars. 15-1, 5 KO’s. In their battle, both fighters Barry, and RIP takes on the University of The NHL Winter Classic th hit the canvas. Ronald Hearns in the 7 , Frank McPeck. New Hampshire in the first and the Hockey East double- th and Patrick Thompson in the 8 . In Penn- Other award win- game, followed immediately header will be events that sylvania #8 WBO, and #15 WBA Heavyweight ners are Father by a classic contest pitting may not be repeated here for Contender Brian “The Beast” Minto 33-2, Robert Reed, Boston University against some time. The announce- 21 KO’s, and Donnell Holmes 31-0-2, 27 John Ford, and Boston College in the men’s ments made in the warm KO’s, battled for the vacant NABO World Charlie Tartag- matchup nightcap. midsummer sun will give Heavyweight Title. Brian Minto won, by way lia. Call Ring 4 The women’s game is be- way to a winter wonderland of a 4th round technical decision in this Boston President ing billed as the first outdoor of fun and festivities at battle. A cut on Brian Minto, was the rea- Mickey Finn at game for women’s college Fenway, signaling a creative son for this stoppage. The referee, went to (617) 838-0055 Juan Botta and 2009 hockey while the men’s chapter in the history of one the score cards. 39-37, 40-36, and 40-36, and for tickets. I’ll Ring 4 Champion of the game will feature the schools of America’s most venerable awarded the NABO Heavyweight Champion- see you there. Year Eddie Fitzgerald. that have won those afore- venues.