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VOL. 112 - NO. 36 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 $.30 A COPY Fearing the Facts, Democrats Bash by Herman Cain We are very familiar with This bashing strategy by costs, resort to bashing her SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 the Democrats’ consistent the Democrats might keep daughter and her daughter’s strategy of bashing anything the Democratic Kool-Aid fiancé. and anybody that has a hint drinkers in line, but I doubt People are waking up to of being conservative, tradi- that it will attract many new the empty experience claims tional or logical in their voters because it offers no of Senator Obama. Televi- thinking. Bush bashing, solutions to critical prob- sion audiences listening to economy bashing, Republi- lems. And if the Republicans McCain versus Obama is can bashing, war bashing, are smart enough to inten- indicative of that fact. Cheney bashing, McCain sify their messaging with People are waking up to bashing and the latest addi- solutions, the bashing strat- the fact that all bashing and tion to the Democrats’ bash- egy could be a strategic no solutions is an empty po- ing songbook, Palin bashing. vulnerability. litical promise. Just as the That’s not to say that the According to Politico.com, Democrats’ promise of “a Republicans do not do a fair Nielsen reports that McCain new direction” in 2006 has amount of criticizing the got more viewers than resulted in little more than Democrats, but at least the Obama (38.9 million versus a do-nothing Congress. Republicans offer solutions 38.4 million) during their It is clear that the Demo- that get lost or become con- acceptance speeches. Even crats do not want people to fusing to the public when fil- though Obama had more have all of the facts. And tered through the liberal flare and fanfare, McCain when it comes to economics media’s lens. was more direct and decisive and taxes, the Democrats The Obama campaign, about what he planned to do don’t even want people to Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid as president. know the truth (See my col- have also been consistent Thomas Jefferson said, umn titled The Economic with their attempt to define “The American people won’t Truth dated September 1, John McCain and now Sarah make a mistake, if they are 2008). Palin as an extension of the given all of the facts.” More people are seeing Bush Administration. The Democrats can’t handle through the bashing and latest verse to the songbook the facts, and liberals are waking up to the truth about is so ridiculous that it is afraid of the facts. So they solutions to our nation’s News Briefs laughable. bash and bash and bash. problems. Let’s hope that by Sal Giarratani “Sarah Palin is just a fe- Governor Sarah Palin’s enough people will wake up male Dick Cheney,” I actu- record as a reformer who before it’s too late — Election ally heard one of the many challenges anybody who is Day. The Alamo – 13 Days in 1836 Democratic attack strate- part of the problem, includ- If not, we may all be bash- and its Bay State Connection gists say on the September ing her own political party, ing our heads against the 6 edition of the Neil Cavuto is a fact. Her accomplish- proverbial wall. Show on the Fox News ments are facts. So the lib- © 2008 North Star Writers Channel. Even the serene eral elites, willing to pursue Group. May not be repub- Ben Stein had to laugh. personal destruction at all lished without permission.

Mayor’s Column by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston September marks National Prepared- ness is a shared responsibility, and we ness Month, and while we pause to re- rely on residents being prepared just as member the tragedies of September 11, we rely on our City agencies to be pre- 2001, we must take the time to reas- pared. We need everyone’s cooperation sess our own personal preparedness and support so that we can minimize the plans. Being prepared is about more effects caused by any emergency. It is than the federal, state, and local govern- important for every family to create a ment making sure that we are secure. plan that deals with the effects of any- Being prepared comes down to families thing from power outages, to fires, to having a plan for all emergencies, both storms and flooding. Take a look at the large and small, and that’s what I will City of Boston website for useful infor- be emphasizing as I kick-off National mation about emergency preparedness. Preparedness Month. Visit http://www.cityofboston.gov/emer- The City’s Office of Emergency Pre- gency/. Every emergency is different, paredness has partnered with agencies and since it is difficult to anticipate the across the City including the Boston exact nature of an emergency, families Police and Fire Departments, Emergency need to make a range of preparations. Medical Services, the Boston Public As a first step, families should think Health Commission, and the American about the unique needs of their house- Red Cross to launch ReadyBoston, an holds or family. Families can take three awareness campaign aimed at connect- simple steps: (1) Put an emergency sup- Photo Caption: Back in 1836, the rallying cry ing residents with resources and infor- ply kit together; (2) Plan for special “Remember the Alamo” eventually led to mation to help deal with the unexpected. needs; and (3) Educate yourself about Texas being annexed by the United States. Families need to put together their own the City’s plans for an emergency and (Photo by Sal G) customized emergency plans. how you can help. “You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas.” Over the past several years, we have An emergency supply kit contains — Davy Crockett made great progress in anticipating critical items that you might need emergencies and preparing our key during an emergency. These items San Antonio and the Alamo played a critical agencies, but the greatest threats that might include first aid supplies (includ- role in the Texas Revolution in December 1835. we typically face come from events that ing prescription medicines), flash lights Mexican troops were quartered in the city. After most people do not think to plan ahead (with extra batteries), a battery powered for. Snow storms, flooding, and hurri- (Continued on Page 14) canes are just a few examples. Prepared- (Continued on Page 12) Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

S imple TIMES . . . by Girard A. Plante

The race for the presi- bling to contemplate in this dency of the United States particular presidential race. BIRTH OF THE GODS has shifted into uncharted The majority of voters in One essential difference gods, and (b) Secondary gods. honey and goat’s milk. waters. For the first time the United States are over between Greek and Roman The six Primary gods are the When fully grown, Zeus gave in the history of the Grand 40 years of age. Too many mythology is the extent to offspring from the union of one of the goat’s horns to his Old Party, the Republican Americans don’t know the which their family trees the Titans Cronus and former nurse, along with a nominee for Vice President name of the Secretary of were developed. Greek my- Rhea, while the Secondary promise that she would al- is a woman. Senator John State. Too many Americans thology lists at least eight gods are the offspring from ways find in it whatever she McCain announced his run- cannot accurately say which Primeval Beings as the fore- the union of Zeus (Jupiter) wished. This is now called ning mate would be Alaska’s years the Civil War were runners of the Titans, and with other goddesses. the “cornucopia” or the horn Governor Sarah Palin. I am fought. But they will indeed at least twenty-one Titans The story surrounding the of plenty. Later, after the a bit baffled by the choice. vote on looks and style who were the forerunners of birth of the Primary gods is nurse died, Zeus placed both After reading numerous and age and too many other the gods. Generally, Roman quite interesting. It tells of the horn and the goat among newspapers and listening to trivialities as opposed to mythology identifies only Cronus, the Titan, being the stars. the political pundits on ra- a candidate’s breadth of one Primeval Being and six warned that someday he Zeus eventually succeeded dio and television it is appar- knowledge on the issues of Titans. The balance of the would be dethroned by his in getting Cronus to drink a ent that everybody is in a the day. mythological families ap- offspring; consequently, he potion which contained a quandary. Senator Barack Obama pear to be about even in both swallowed his first five chil- powerful emetic. This Since Senator McCain an- chose Senator Joe Biden be- cultures, with close like- dren at birth. When Zeus caused the great stone to nounced his choice for a run- cause of his many years of nesses in many of the gods was born, a great stone was become disgorged and it was ning mate, the media world experience in foreign policy and demigods. wrapped in swaddling followed by the five brothers has been abuzz about Sarah. matters as well as his long During past issues we clothes and presented to and sisters of Zeus, who had Whether the saturation of and distinguished record have discussed the legends Cronus in place of the sixth previously been swallowed. media coverage — both in serving in the United States surrounding the develop- child. This bundle was These other deities are print and broadcast media — Senate. Experience does ac- ment of the Primeval Be- quickly swallowed by known today as Hestia, is warranted has been daily count for myriad positives, ings. We also discussed the Cronus, thinking that all Demeter, Hera, Hades, and discussed and debated since especially in chasing the Titans; w ho in some in- was proceeding according to Poseidon. Zeus was known to McCain’s bombshell. Thus, most important job in the stances were the fathers of plan, and that he was avoid- the Roman as Jupiter, and Governor Palin’s nomination United Sates. the gods. This week we are ing all possibility of his those brothers and sisters begs the age-old question But the continuous conun- ready to discuss the mytho- downfall. were known as Vesta, god- amongst journalists every- drum for Senator Barack logical gods themselves. The infant Zeus was taken dess of the hearth; Ceres, where: is the story now old Obama since the presiden- They are divided into two dis- to the Dictaen cave in Crete news? Or is the choice of a tial primary season began in tinct groups; (a) Primary where he was nursed on (Continued on Page 14) woman Vice Presidential earnest last January has candidate still big news and been his inexperience. Ex- newsworthy? perience looks ugly nowa- The time has come, the walrus said, I’d like to think that 24 days. My dad worked 32 years after the Democrats years at one job, but his TO TALK OF MANY THINGS chose the first woman as a three-plus decades of expe- of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings running mate on a presi- rience proved invaluable to dential ticket — Geraldine the company that thrived on by Sal Giarratani Ferraro was chosen by its experienced workforce. Walter Mondale in 1984 as At least Senator Obama Classrooms Weren’t Meant to Be the O.K. Corral, OKAY? his vice presidential nomi- has served in the Senate for Once again, only down in Texas do I sound do not believe “gun-free zones” are like “gi- nee — that such a decision four years. And prior to com- “liberal.” I was reading the local weekly, ant spotlights signaling mentally ill individu- no longer merits endless ing to Washington, D.C., in Four Points News and a letter to the editor als to go on killing sprees.” As a police of- historic overtures. 2005, Obama served with dis- seemed so wacko, I had to reply with my ficer, I have trained in new police responses After all, women have been tinction in the Illinois State own counter-letter. The letter writer Bryan since Columbine. No longer do police wait running for and winning Legislature eight years. Not Martin of Austin may or may not reflect the for SWAT teams to arrive. Police are now high public office such as the even former President Bill thinking of a majority of Austinites, but I trained to move quickly into schools look- United States Congress for Clinton, nor President couldn’t disagree more with his assump- ing for shooters. three decades. The Women’s Ronald Reagan or President tions and the many points he tried to make It is easy to second-guess or use hind- Liberation Movement, be- Jimmy Carter can claim and justify. sight in talking about recent shootings gun in Boston in the 1960s such a high honor. All three He has a right to his opinion on the Gun such as at Northern Illinois University amidst the turbulent Civil served as governors of their Free School Zones Act of 1990. However, I earlier this year. Would armed students Rights Movement, has pro- states — Arkansas, Califor- have a different opinion of arming teachers or teachers have changed things? No one vided dividends in many nia and Georgia, respec- and administrators inside schools. If the knows. However, the only thing I can say ways for many years to not tively. And that’s okay. So Harold Independent School District (school about quick fixes is that they’re quick. only advancing a woman’s the slap on Senator Barack district in Texas), thinks this will deter and Whether they fix anything is another political aspirations. Obama’s lack of experience protect them against school shootings, they matter. Yet Gov. Palin’s nomina- just doesn’t make sense should rethink that policy and idea. “Gun-free zones” are not mass killing tion at the Republican Na- with this attentive voter. As a police officer with the Massachusetts zones. A positive learning environment can tional Convention two Ironically, the man lead- Department of Mental Health since 1985, I not take place behind the barrel of a gun. weeks ago looks different ing the charges about Sena- this time. My sense is that tor Obama’s inexperience the Democrats are chomp- is Senator John McCain. ing at the bit by tossing But he now can no longer TH 4 ANNUAL MILES FOR Senator Hillary Clinton to make that argument since the curb. Only weeks ago choosing Governor Palin as such a ticket was being his vice presidential run- MIDGE MOTORCYLE RIDE & FAMILY DAY called “The Dream Team.” ning mate. New tactics and But Governor Palin is no strategies by both candidates SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 Hillary Rodham Clinton. for president are churning Youth and looks may win the away all because of one day as some American vot- choice. Who truly believes a Ride leaves at 11:00 am from Boston Harley Davidson ers go goo-goo for Palin. woman lacks the power to Revere Beach Parkway, Everett My other thought is that shake up the wacky world of Governor Palin is virtually American presidential poli- Staging will begin at 8:00 am unknown to the American tics anymore? voters. 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GUEST EDITORIAL BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA NO PATRIOT by Edward P Shallow Now that the conventions are over it is time to enlighten voters as to who is this socialist Barack Hussein Obama? He is not the man we can turn the presidency over to in these dangerous times. Consider Iran is the most dangerous nation on the face of the earth, they are very close to having nuclear weapons, they continue to test missiles that are capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Standing, Left to Right: talk show host Tom Zappala, Jim Piemonte and Lou Obama indicates that Iran is a tiny nation and Belasi. Seated, Left to Right: talk show host Mike Lomazzo, Pamela Donnaruma therefore no threat to America. This is why the and Yolanda Cellucci. Lucille Lomazzo was hiding in the background. Jewish people fear the loss of American support if Yolanda Cellucci of Yolanda’s in expertise. Everyone got to sample tradi- Obama is elected. Regarding the nuke sites in Iran, Waltham was the featured guest on tional Sicilian Italian meat pie from Israel will do whatever it has to do to protect their “The Sicilian Corner” a radio broadcast “All Things Sicilian” a unique shop homeland. This time the Jews are not going to wait aired in the Merrimack Valley area on that carries imported Sicilian products to be led to the ovens. 1110 WCCM AM. Joining Yolanda was in Lawrence, MA. Throughout the Iran is on record to destroy the state of Israel and Pamela Donnaruma, publisher and segment, the jocks were joking with eventually the United States. Radical Islam is the editor of the Post-Gazette who is a bi- the guests. This delightful program voice of the devil. weekly phone in guest on the show. can be listened to every Friday from America and Israel need a real patriot in the White The crew discussed everything from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM online at House. We can count on McCain to take a stern posi- North End Feasts to Yolanda’s fashion www.1110wccmam.com tion against terror. The danger of a suitcase nuke going off in some American city is entirely likely and is being brushed off by the liberal media. Patriotism is not a strong suit of the Democratic East Boston Chamber Set to Honor Party, I elaborate further, during the period we were at war in Iraq and other locations around the world, JOSEPH RUGGIERO, JR. upon our successful invasion of Baghdad Ted Kennedy commented; the only thing that changed is the 2008 Business Person of the Year keys to the torture chambers changed hands. Illinois The East Boston East Boston. The reception will begin at Senator Dick Durbin likened our troops to Nazis. Chamber of Com- 6:00pm, with dinner and presentations be- Congressman Murtha, on his own tried and convicted merce will present ginning at 7:00 pm. a squad of Marines of mass murder. All members of East Boston business- The Chamber plans to thank and recog- the squad have been vindicated and can once again man, community ad- nize Joe for his unpararelled commitment wear their uniforms with pride. I can’t emphasize vocate and friend Jo- to the East Boston business community and enough when our nation is at war we need the sup- seph Ruggiero, Jr., of the neighborhood at large. Please join Joe port of all Americans. Too bad the Democrats reacted Ruggiero-Mazzarella and the Chamber in celebrating this honor. the way they did. Their actions only aided the enemy Memorial Home with Tickets are currently on sale, and will as every statement they made was used against our the distinction of 2008 include a delicious seated dinner and troops. Business Person of complimentary self-parking. Tickets and Obama originally advocated immediate withdrawal the Year during an more information are available by calling from Iraq no matter the conditions on the ground. To Award Dinner on Thursday, October 23, the Chamber Office at 617-569-5000 or by this day he will not admit that our surge in Iraq was a 2008, at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport in logging on to www.EastBostonChamber.com tremendous success. The leaders in Congress in their usual mode of surrender at all cost declared this war is lost. SAVE THE DATES ... Voters should consider that Obama is a dangerous opportunist and has absolute disdain for the Ameri- can values most of us share, he advocacy of teaching Pirandello Lyceum Upcoming Events homosexual sex to kindergarten children should con- by Dorothy Maio and Maria Capogreco vince one and all he is not fit to lead our glorious The Pirandello Annual ber 19th). Mr. Christopher popular Evening of Italian nation. For twenty years he sat in his pew and heard Meeting will be held on Rosetti will conduct a Songs: This annual event his spiritual advisor, Jeremiah Wright, preach a Tuesday, September 23, specially0designed two and a will take place at Lucia’s in steady stream of hatred for this country. Why do you 2008, at Anthony’s Pier 4, half hour guided walking Winchester through the gen- think he has been silenced? He listened without any 7:00 PM in the New Bedford cultural tour of the North End erosity of Anna and Filippo objection for over 20 years as he heard the preacher Room Upstairs. The and delineate the history, Frattaroli. The co-chairmen claim America is the greatest purveyor of violence in Pirandello Nominating com- heritage and culture of this are Franco Vitiello and the world today and that America was founded on geno- mittee will present nomina- great Italian community. In Rosario Cascio. The evening cide. tions of the presidency and addition to visiting famous consists of a delicious Ital- In my editorial (7/18) America’s enemies support board members as well as historical sites throughout ian dinner and beautiful Obama I listed the leaders of North Korea, Iran, Syria accept nominations from the the North End, we also ex- Italian music. Music will be and Venezuela endorsing Obama, I now update to in- floor. Annual business and plore several “hidden gems” provided by the ever popular clude the following: groups to that list, The terror group cultural program reports will including an exclusive Art Enzo Amara with proceeds HAMAS has just declared for Obama, Fidel Castro is be presented and café and Studio, an Old World Wine benefiting the Pirandello also falling in line and the radical and anti military biscotti will be served. Bottega, a Salumeria of im- Scholarship Fund. 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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD THE MORTGAGE CRISIS by Sal Giarratani The Federal government As falling real estate prices year while smokeless tobacco has a plan to take over Fannie have left people owning more sales have been increasing Liberals and Palin Mae and Freddie Mac by put- than the value of their about 6-7% per year accord- When US Senator John Barack Obama is the George ting them in a conservator homes. Among the most ing to Judy Hong an analyst McCain plucked Governor McGovern of 2008. trust run by the government. troubled loans are the adjust- at Goldman Sachs. Sarah Palin from Alaska as I like US Senator Joe Daniel Mudd, CEO of Fannie able rates which keep rais- Boeing Company’s large la- his running mate just be- Biden. If he were the Demo- Mae, and Richard Syron CEO ing monthly rates. For prime bor union began striking at fore the Republican conven- cratic presidential nominee, of Freddie Mac would step loans, 5.35% were past due or midnight after final negotia- tion began, she almost in- I would vote for him in a down from their posts. Fannie in foreclosure where in sub tions failed on a new con- stantly went from Governor heart beat but Obama tops and Freddie are vital cogs in prime loans the rate was tract. 26,000 members of Se- Whatshername to the next the ticket and I think he’s the US housing market. Fed 30%. In the latest quarter, attle area machinists voted vice-president of the United less experience than even Chairman Bernanke and 2.75% of loans were in the for job security and the take- States. Governor Palin. Jans Lockhart, Chief of Fed- foreclosure process up from over of firm’s healthcare It was an excellent choice Palin’s not perfect She eral Housing Finance Agency 1.40% last year. California costs. The strike is costing on the part of McCain to pick gave a good convention gave authority to treasury and Florida account for one in the company $100 million per somebody like her to help speech but I’m waiting to moves but most investors five mortgages loans out- day in new jetliners and him in November. hear her on the stump. No want the US Treasury to standing, but 39% of loans Boeing’s Dream liner which Palin looks good to conser- Teleprompters. “swim in the pool not just be went into the foreclosure pro- is two years behind sched- vatives and evangelicals, Michael Savage on his ra- a lifeguard”. Fannie Mae has cess from the two states. The ules as replacements for ag- two groups needed to win in dio show has been seem- been a public company since dropping values of these ing long haul planes. November. ingly savage against Palin. 1968 when President John- homes gives people less in- The dollar’s revival be- The mainstream media, Most of the time, his opin- son turned it into a share- centive to keep making pay- comes a burden for multi-na- the likes of MSNBC, CNN, ions are right on the money holder owned company. Their ments. Lenders have become tional companies. The dollar the New York Times nation- but when it comes to Palin, debt was seen as having the massively aggressive in cut- is up 12% versus the euro ally and the Boston Phoenix, I just don’t understand him. support of the government. ting prices on foreclosed and 6% against a broader locally have all gone on the Dick Morris says it’s a That allowed them to borrow homes to reduce their inven- group of currencies since mid warpath against her candi- gutsy move on the part of at favorable rates close to tories. July. For several companies dacy. She’s getting painted McCain to pick Governor treasuries even though they Altria is in talks to acquire such as toy maker Mattel, 5% as a “right-wing nutcase” Palin. So far, the selection were profit making entities the nation’s largest smoke- of its sales come from favor- when in fact, her public ca- has been working. The lib- answerable to shareholders. less tobacco maker for more able currency moves. Hewlett reer shows her to be pretty erals everywhere ganged up US Secretary Paulson reas- than $10 billion. US stock Packard said half of its 10% sured investors of the govern- jumped 25% on news of a po- rise in sales were attributed moderate. on her and she took them on ment interest in stabilizing tential deal. This combina- to currency moves to the end John McCain’s speech on with relish. No patsy is she. the market during these tion would help Altria faced of July. McDonald’s would the final night of the conven- Can McCain — Palin beat tough times. Unemployment with a slow decline in ciga- have lost money if the impact tion had to be his best speech Obama – Biden? The mo- rose to 6.1% the highest in 5 rette sales in the US. Altria of currencies were excluded. to date. mentum is turning to the years, bringing debate on a has been expanding into The end of the dollar’s boost As a Democrat, I wish the GOP’s favor. Much of it be- second stimulus package. smokeless tobacco and other comes at a delicate time as Democrats would pick can- cause of Palin’s personality. Employers shed 84,000 jobs in things to deliver a nicotine fix economic growth overseas is didates from the political A very interesting elec- August after declines of to smokers. By linking with flagging, especially in Europe. center but they seem to have tion. It could be close or a 60,000 in July and 100,000 in UST Philip Morris could ac- This is bad news as overseas an aversion to doing so. blow out. Watch and see. 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Tenth Anniversary of A Special THANK YOU October Italian-American Heritage Month from A group of over 42 Italian American organizations es- tablished a committee to have the Massachusetts St. Lucy’s Society Legislature and the Gover- The St. Lucy Society of Boston would like to nor of the Commonwealth create and pass legislation take this opportunity to THANK all those to celebrate and recognize devotees and donors for their support during the month of October as our Annual St. Lucy Feast over Labor Day Italian Heritage Month. This October marks the tenth weekend. Because of your continuous year that Massachusetts generosity and support, this year’s Feast was a has been celebrating October great success. We look forward to seeing you Italian-American Heritage Month by vote of the legis- next year on Monday, August 31, 2009. We lature and by governor’s would also like to THANK the St. Anthony proclamation. Massachu- setts is the first state in Society for their ongoing support and the nation to celebrate Oc- generosity year after year ... tober as Italian-American Heritage Month. On Wednesday, October 1, VIVA SANTA LUCIA!!! a grand opening ceremony is planned at the State House Sincere Gratitude in the Grand Staircase St. Lucy Society area, 10:00am. Governor Patrick has been invited and Standing, Left to Right: Lino Rullo, Dinner Chairman all Post-Gazette readers are Judge Joseph V. Ferrino (Ret.), John Christoforo and cordially invited to attend. Sal Bramante. Seated, Left to Right: Cecile Bianco, Steve Fall Schedule of System-wide On the evening of Friday, Maio, Lucia Clark and Florence Ferullo Kane. October 3, a gala tenth anniversary October Italian- Honorable Michael E. American Heritage Month BOOK SALES American Heritage Month Capuano of the Eighth Con- Committee invite all Post- FOR THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY dinner dance is being held gressional District of Massa- Gazette readers to this event, at the Logan Airport Hilton chusetts. For tickets call (781) 245- The following is a list of fall/early winter book sales sched- Hotel; cocktails at 6:30 pm. The Consul General of Italy 6536; (781) 862-1633 or (617) uled for the branches of the Boston Public Library: The guest of honor will be the and the October Italian- 569-2110. Saturday Sept. 13 from 9-5 — Connolly Branch Library, 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain MA 02130 (617) 522-1960. Sponsored by the Friends of the Connolly Branch Library Saturday September 20 from 9-5 — Charlestown Branch Library, 179 Main St., Charlestown MA 02129 (617) 242- 1248. Sponsored by the Friends of the Charlestown Branch Library Saturday September 27 from 10-3 — North End Branch Library, 35 Parmenter Street, Boston MA 02113 (617) 227- 8135. Sponsored by the Friends of the North End Branch Library Saturday October 4 from 10-4 — Central Library, Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116 (617) 536- 5400. Sponsored by the Citywide Friends of the Boston Public Library Saturday October 4 from 9-3 — West Roxbury Branch Library, 1961 Centre St., W. Roxbury MA 02132 (617) 325- 3147. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Roxbury Branch Library Thursday October 17 from 6-8 — (members only, ok to join night of event) Friday October 18 from 9-5 Saturday October 19 from 10-3 — Hyde Park Branch Library, 35 Harvard Ave., Hyde Park MA 02136 (617) 361- 2524. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hyde Park Branch Library Saturday December 13 from 10-2 — Honan-Allston Branch Library, 300 N. Harvard St., 02134 (617) 787-6313 . Sponsored by the Friends of the Honan-Allston Branch Library Friends groups are non-profit, all proceeds support the Planning the many beautiful Italian programs for the month of October are the various library branch programs and off-budget needs. For members of the October Italian-American Heritage Month Planning Committee (Left directions or further information, please contact the branch to Right) Sitting: Wega Firenze, Pam Martino, MariaPia Antonelli, Mary Vitiello, directly. Frances DeVito. Standing; Judge Joseph Ferrino, Sal Di Domenico, Peter Agnes, Anna Quadri, Luisa Marino, and Orazio Buttafuoco. ... and your invited The Consul General of Italy Liborio ing at the Grand Staircase in the State Stellino and the October Italian Heritage House, Boston Massachusetts. Month Committee cordially invites you to Light Refreshments will be served. Amici’s attend the 10th Annual Kick–off of October Business attire is recommended. To Italian Heritage Month on Wednesday, RSVP, please call 617-569-2110 or 617- is Back October 1st, 2008 at ten o’clock in the morn- 499-7955. Fine Italian Cuisine 111 North Washington Street North End, Boston 617-742-2998 Open Friday and Saturday Nights from 5 – 11 pm also during Sports and Concert events at the TD BankNorth Garden. Available for Private Parties Proprietors Mary Ann Longo and Richard Longo Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 Random Thoughts on the Republican Convention of ’08 by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari ALL THAT ZAZZ Sarah Palin is the best lentless but it will not work, fail to acknowledge 9/11 and by Mary N. DiZazzo thing that has happened to she is tougher than those who the horrible blow that it in- American politics in years. want to take her down. flicted on the psyche of the Global Nail Superstitions She is brash, down to earth, If Sarah Palin reminded us United States and the tre- straight-talking, moral, up- of who we are and what we mendous economic problems (PART 2) right and unafraid to speak are in danger of losing, John that resulted in its wake. We Ciao bella, In South Africa, many her mind and she possesses McCain showed us how we had to be brought back from Hope you enjoyed these children are also taught the one thing that all the came to be who we are. He self doubt and possible eco- countries and their beliefs never to leave clippings ly- candidates lack, the indepen- spoke of his heroic family nomic ruin and we have from a few weeks ago. There ing about but are to collect dent spirit of the frontier, the background and his personal been brought back and we are are so many different cul- them and make sure to dis- very thing that made heroism in Vietnam. He winning in Iraq. Obama will tures in the cosmetology in- pose of them. America great. spoke of his love of country lead us into a socialist lean- dustry, here are a few more Want to stop biting your Alaska is considered the that translated into a politi- ing state, cut us from our in- genuinely told to Nails Maga- nails? Here are some wake- last American frontier, she cal career of bucking the dependent roots, pander to for- zine. They all work in salons up calls to stop. In Greece, it takes with her that can-do, establishment. eign leaders and take us into so you can say “straight from is believed that if you bite energetic, unapologetic blood Mc Cain laid out a program the twilight of our greatness. the horse’s mouth.” your nails, you will argue and with it can help transfuse of reform, getting back to our John McCain reminds us of Greece, India, Italy, Ja- with someone. the do-nothings in Washing- roots, a program of hope and who we are and how we be- pan, Korea, and the Philip- In Russia, it is believed a ton that have made up the being proud to be an Ameri- came the greatest country on pines certainly had no night nail biter will be unhappy all American political scene for can. He urged us to Stand Up earth and with Sarah Palin services! No clipping the his life. decades. She is the perfect and fight for who we are, there will take us back along the nails at night. This belief Stay tuned for part 3 of complement to John McCain, was none of the negativism trail of independent thinking must have originated when more Global Superstitions who for many years has raged that is so much a part of that made us who we are as there was no electricity and coming this season. against the establishment in Obama who seems to be big a nation. They will return us night time clipping meant Buona giornata and God Washington just as Palin has on criticism but short on to our roots rather than sever there was more of a chance bless the United States of raged and beat the establish- ideas. Obama spoke to crowds us from our roots and they of cutting oneself. America! ment in Alaska in Germany and France al- won’t find it necessary to According to JewishEn — Mary N. 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Sons of Italy Boston Lodge #208 NORTH END, BOSTON, MA Dinner Dance The Sons of Italy, Lodge #208 will be holding their first fundraiser dinner dance on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. cocktail hour — cash bar). The dinner will be held at Joe Tecce’s Restaurant, North Washington Street, Boston, MA. Dancing by DJ Sal Bartolo. Tickets are $35.00 per person, includes gratuity. Tickets can be purchased by calling Marie Salvati at 617-723-3379, Josie Spagnuolo at 617-367-0152 or Mickey Farmusa at 617-742-0502.

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Confederazione Freeway Says ... Siciliani Nord America You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Second Annual To all my pooch friends PoundHounds has sponsored grounds raise money for and their human compan- care for over 650 dogs in over dogs in town pounds. Raise ions that are interested, 30 towns … and counting! $100 or more in walk Gala Dinner Sunday September 14, 2008 Enjoy these great activi- pledges and lunch for you join Barktoberfest for their ties at Barktoberfest! The and your immediate family The Confederazione Siciliani Nord America invite 8th Annual Dog Walk and yankee flyers dog and disc is free! Dogs must be leashed Family Fun Day at 4-H Fair- club; Delicious bake sale at all times (no “flexi-leads”) you to its Second Annual Gala Dinner in collabo- grounds, Westford, MA. The and food court; Kids face while on the walk and on the ration with the Sicilian Association of Greater event hours are 11am- painting; Craft table; The fairgrounds (although you 3:00pm. Barktoberfest is the championship Weston don’t need a dog to walk). For Boston. The event will be held at the Westin Bos- ONLY event dedicated to Whirlwinds Flyball Team and further information about raising money for emer- Dog Contests: best tricks, Barktoberfest, please vistit ton Waterfront at 425 Summer Street, Boston, gency medical care, spay/ best booty wiggle, oldest dog, www.poundhounds.org. Massachusetts. neuter, vaccinations, train- looks most like owner; ing and beds for “the invis- highest jump. “Walk Fur That’s all for now … “life is For more information please call SagB at ible dogs in town pounds.” Dogs” around the fair- good” 617-770-1938, Maria Marchetti at 781-461- 2633, Mirella Mazzeo at 617-361-3893 or Does It Really Matter! Domenico Susi at 617-742-2791. by Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo Why is it important to preserve our Italian sure our Italian heritage because of what it heritage? Does it really matter! Most Ital- has done for us, want to pass it on. All over Boston’s Own ian Americans will say it isn’t important this nation there are people of like mind. because they are already assimilated. We In spite of all that has taken place we lay know there are many reasons why assimi- claim to our Italian heritage and make it a JIMMY GEANY TO PERFORM lation has taken place. You don’t value what part of our lives. you don’t treasure and don’t know. I invite you to be a teacher and a role at San Gennaro’s Feast The truth is that most Italian Americans model, strong and courageous. We must be Jimmy Geany is scheduled know very little about their Italian heritage. a counter-witness to the prevailing culture to perform two shows at Our heritage and culture is much more and mindless wisdom of the age. We are not the San Gennaro Feast in than food. Our Italian legacy has given us old-fashion or irrelevant so let don’t your- New York City on Monday, so much and that is all we need to do, is to self to be on the defensive. We have a heri- September 15th and Friday, claim it. So many people around the world tage with deeply held traditions and convic- September 19th. Showtime is have loved Italy and the Italian people over tions. Learn more about your heritage and at 7PM. San Gennaro’s Feast the centuries. Have you ever wondered why? pass it on! is the largest feast in Amer- Over 30 million people visit Italy each year Each of us is capable of informing the ica, also known as the “Feast and the reasons tell you why our Italian public what our Italian heritage means to of All Feast” Jimmy will be heritage is a treasure. us. We should be willing to give some of singing all the Italian favor- We have been given a value system that our treasure to support our efforts to pre- ites. The San Gennaro feast gives meaning to life. That heritage teaches serve our heritage. You’re invited to use is located on Mulberry Street us what is really important and how to en- your talents in our many efforts to pass in New York’s Little Italy. joy life! History is behind our Italian sur- our heritage to the next generation. My names and this history sheds light on who hope is our commitment is much more we are. We share also a unique experience than words, too often it is just words. It in the United States and we are richer for really does matter that our Italian heri- Mass in Honor of the it. Our traditions and customs enrich the tage is preserved and with your help it will Blessed Mother of Sorrows celebrations of life. Those of us who trea- be! The Blessed Mother of Sor- rows Mass will be celebrated EAST BOSTON COMMUNITY MEETING on September 21, 2008 at East Boston Community at 170-172 Maverick Street and reaction on September 11:00 AM at the Don Orione Development Corporation (an approximate ½ acre lot) 16, at 6:30PM, Lewis Mall Madonna Queen Shrine, lo- (EBCDC, INC) is proposing to The proposal will be pre- Community Room, 225 cated at 111 Orient Avenue develop 30 units of housing sented for community input Sumner St., East Boston. in East Boston, MA. Help us continue this beautiful tradition which AL NATALE & HIS CLASSIC SWING ORCHESTRA began in 1932 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in East Boston Appearance Rescheduled East Boston. Al Natale, the noted big “It will be truly a music A procession through the band era trumpeter and event that will stir the streets of East Boston will bandleader announced he hearts of people of all ages,” begin at 3:00 PM. Please will be appearing with his says Natale. come and Honor our Blessed popular 16-piece Classic Come and enjoy reliving Mother. For more informa- Swing Band from 1-3 PM, the Big Band Era with the Al tion, call Ben Tauro at: 617- Sunday, September 28th at Natale Classic Swing Sun- 567-4063. Piers Park in East Boston. day, September 28th at East The concerts offers the Boston’s Piers Park. opportunity to relive the big Al Natale’s Classic Swing band era by listening to the Band concert at Piers Park, original musical arrange- East Boston is sponsored by ments of Glenn Miller, East Boston’s Zumix, Inc., LUCIA Benny Goodman, Harry and the Recording Indus- James, Tommy Dorsey, tries Music Performance R I S T O R A N T E & B A R Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Trust Funds. 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[email protected] Citizens Bank Bldg. @I-93 781-937-9300 www.luciaboston.com Woburn, MA 01801 A Since 1948 Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 A Visit to Tuscany and the Venetian Country Side by James and Jean DiPrima Having been to Italy sev- town. We stayed here in eral times, this trip was to Chianciano for four days and explore areas we had not ventured out to the towns of seen on our previous visits. Radicofani, Cortona and a We have been to Rome, Ven- tour of the old town of ice, Naples, Pescara, San Chianciano Alto which we Remo, Stressa, Puglia, Sic- were told dates back to the ily, Florence and Siena, and 13th century. In the town of many other cities and towns Cortona we stopped at the but on this trip we would gate leading to the home of travel through the Tuscan Frances Mayes, author of and Venetian Countryside to the novel “Under the Tuscan visit and enjoy a few more. Sun”. It is not the house in We arrived in Florence for the movie and is not visible a one night stay. This gave from the road. us a chance to visit Santa Our journey to the Repub- Maria Novella church a lic of San Marino, Europe’s church we tried to visit on oldest republic, overlooking Tuscan Countryside two other trips, but was closed the Adriatic, brought us (Photo by James DiPrima) both times. This time we through the countryside were able to enter, but found with views of fields that were ecrated by Partisans after he tel was close to the Piazza. the Palladian Villa Cornaro, the front of the church was covered with grape vine- was killed and hung upside It was closed to traffic and built in 1552 by the noted under construction along yards that were now turning down. To reach Furlo Gorge provided a large thorough- Italian Architect Andrea with the Piazza Novella where from green to brown and yel- we traveled at one point along fare with fountains and flow- Palladio. The view of the the church is located. low, as the grapes were all an autostrada that was par- ers. It allowed the people to valley below was beautiful. The next day we left Flo- picked and the wine probably allel to a Roman Road built walk and ride bikes without Thomas Jefferson, it is be- rence and went to the out- squeezed and sitting in oak by the Roman army as they interference by autos. Shops lieved, used this as his skirts of Florence where we barrels ready to begin the traveled north. along the sides provided a model for his home in stopped for a brief visit to a fermentation process. In Our optional tour to wide selection of food, cloth- Monticello, Virginia, United States Cemetery San Marino we took a walk- Ravenna was absolutely a ing and Murano glass. They We continued on to with 4,402 U.S. Soldiers bur- ing tour of the town that sits gem. The mosaics in the came in handy when it came Vicenza. Here we see more ied here. There are also fe- very high on Mount Titano church of Saint Vitale were time to buy a small suitcase Palladio buildings and the male nurses and soldiers and overlooks the beautiful unbelievable. The depictions to put our gifts in and an highlight was his “Teatro (WACS) buried here. It is valley of San Marino. Access of Christ and his disciples umbrella when we got some Olimpico” opened in 1580 beautifully maintained by to lower San Marino may be done in mosaics was abso- rain. Needless to say the and is the “oldest permanent Americans and Italians. It had by taking a ride in the lutely breathtaking. The food was very good in all the indoor theatre”. This place was a moving experience for cable car. Prior to leaving we visit to Galla Placidia Mau- restaurants we ate at. is amazing with the statues me. I lost a brother in Italy stopped at the municipal of- soleum, just outside the Our optional trip to Padua and perspective street during WWII. fice to get our Passports church, with its mosaic ceil- was great!! We visited the scenes made of paper The next day we were off stamped. Another country ings and walls was a beauti- University of Padua founded Mache. In the center of town to the town of Chianciano. visited. ful site as well. A true dis- in 1222, the second oldest the Coliseum arena holds a This town is known for its Prior to arriving in San covery was the tomb of University in Europe. In- prominent spot for visitors to “water cures”, that is to say Marino we stopped at the Dante Alighieri, the poet of cluded in our tour was the see and walk within its drinking the “waters” can or Furlo Gorge Inn in Furlo Dante’s Divine Comedy. Anatomical Theatre where walls. One could easily con- has been known to help cure Gorge. This is where Benito The little mausoleum sits dissections were performed jure up visions of gladiators liver ailments and other Mussolini spent time with behind the church and be- for student who were study- locked in hand to hand com- health problems. We were his family. We were shown side a row of buildings. My ing to become doctors. We bat and one lucky to survive warned not to partake of the the dinning room where they thought was at the time was, were fortunate to be there to fight another day. “cures” unless we wanted to ate with the dishes they used “why isn’t it in a more vis- on graduation day. An un- Our final discovery was the spend our vacation on the set on the dining room table ible setting like a large Pi- usual custom is to put a town of Sermione on Lake bowl. We were very surprised by his great great grand- azza”. After all he is consid- wreath around the neck of Garda. The town is on a pen- to see that there was a “Bos- daughter. Lunch was at the ered the father of the Italian the student who graduated insula that juts out into ton Hotel” in the town, be- Inn and was quite nice, and Language. by the parents and friends. Lake Garda. It is a medieval cause we had visited the spa consisted of a Panino, wine We moved on to the town Later they put on a mish town with winding narrow town of Montecatini Terme and dessert. Furlo Gorge lies of Abano, driving north mash of clothing hats and streets crowned with a huge and came across a “Boston between two large hills on through the Venetian prov- shoes that they wear around castle complete with moat at Hotel” there on a previous each side with a river run- ince countryside to get to the school and streets. Some the entrance to the town. visit to Italy. Chianciano has ning between them. At the this lovely town. This town had a bottle of wine strapped Our final stay was one a great Etruscan Museum. top of one of this hill boasts 500 hotels. Many to their hand with tape, so night in Como with a fare- The artifacts were found Mussolini’s face was carved people come here to partake as not to lose the bottle I pre- well dinner with the new around the outskirts of the out of the rock and later des- of the sulfur baths. Our ho- sume. They sing a song to friends we made and headed them with some derogatory for home the next day. No, remarks which cannot be we did not see George printed here. A great time Clooney. Boston Water and Sewer Commission for us and it must have been This trip to Italy was one Bulfinch Triangle Sewer Separation Project Update great for them. of the best we have taken, Continuing on to the hill- other than our daughter’s Community Advisory Committee Meeting — September 24, 2008 top town of Asolo we visited wedding in Amalfi. The Boston Water and P. Gioioso & Sons of Hyde rate systems: one for sani- Sewer Commission (BWSC) Park, MA to construct the tary flow and one for announced today that it will project. The contractor will stormwater. In addition, as present an update on the begin field investigations to needed, BWSC is rehabili- Bulfinch Triangle Sewer confirm the location of un- tating or replacing existing Joy Separation Project to the derground utilities and con- water mains and sanitary community on September struction soon. Notifications sewers within the project by Judean Langone 24, 2008 at 6:00 PM at Bay will be mailed prior to the area. At the end of the Cove Human Services in the start of construction. Sewer project, sanitary sewers will 6th Floor Conference Room of separation construction will carry sewage to the MWRA 66 Canal Street, Boston. take place on selected Deer Island Wastewater What a joy BWSC staff will present the streets within the project Treatment Plant and storm to belong to God project update at a meeting area, which is generally drains will discharge of the Bulfinch Triangle bounded by Causeway stormwater into the Charles What profound satisfaction Community Advisory Com- Street, Merrimac Street, River and Boston Harbor. mittee. The public is wel- New Chardon Street and The treatment plant will no for my spirit! come to attend to learn about Canal Street. longer handle stormwater to know that the Heavens opened — construction management The purpose of the court- and Boston Harbor and its plans for the project. Project ordered Bulfinch Triangle tributaries will no longer my entrance way upon the earth staff will present an update Sewer Separation Project is endure the harmful effects and it is simply the paradox of time on the schedule, construc- to reduce pollution levels in of pollution from sewage tion activities and measures the Charles River and Bos- overflows. that allows me to remain. that will be taken to mini- ton Harbor resulting from For more information about mize impacts to the commu- combined sewer overflows BWSC and its programs, or However, when my calendar nity. The community will during storm events. The the Bulfinch Triangle Sewer of days and nights is filled, also have an opportunity to project is taking current Separation Project, visit meet project staff, including combined sewers which www.bwsc.org/bulfinch.htm the Heavens shall open again BWSC, consultant and con- handle sanitary sewage and or call Thomas Bagley, for my return! tractor representatives. stormwater in one pipe and Deputy Director of Commu- BWSC has contracted with splitting them into two sepa- nications, at 617-989-7000. POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Earlier this social season, the Boston Harbor Hotel hosted a gala benefit dinner for Boston Health Care for the Homeless raising more than $1 million for the non- profit’s “A Home of Our Own” campaign as the organization prepared to move into its new $42 million facility, Jean Yawkey Place, on Albany Street. The 22 year-old non-profit currently serves more than 10,000 homeless men, women and children with the help of more than 250 staff and 100 volunteers. Congratulations and Best Wishes! ……. Just before Labor Day, the big winners at Fenway Park were 1600 Boston kids Red Sox Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, Jennifer and their families who won Eckersley and “Chronicle’s” Mary Richardson, left to the Boston Public Library right, enjoy the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Pictured at the Boston Health Care for the Homeless gala Foundation’s annual “Read gala. (Photo by Roger Farrington) are, left to right, co-chairs Jack & Suzy Welch and Kim & Your Way to Fenway” sum- Jim Pallotta. (Photo by Roger Farrington) mer reading contest. ing a presentation of film emonies for the event. During the summer, kids clips. A cocktail recep- WRKO will also host an ad- checked out three books at tion will follow the award vance on-air auction ben- their BPL neighborhood ceremony. efiting the charity. branch, wrote an essay For tickets and more infor- Guests will enjoy a buffet about their favorite and en- mation, call 617-353-1218 and beverages along with tered to win three free Sox or email [email protected]. entertainment by vocalist tickets each. ……. On Thursday, Sep- Helena Ruffen. Active duty Co-sponsored by Bank of tember 18, Dick’s Last military in uniform and Gold America, The Boston Red Resort, located in Quincy Star Mothers will be admit- Sox and Aramark, five Grand Market at Faneuil Hall ted at no charge. Prize winners were selected Marketplace in Boston, pre- All donations as well as for pre-game, on-field recog- sents its third annual “Bos- all funds generated from a nition by Mayor Thomas ton Salutes!,” a special raffle held during the event Menino, Red Sox owner evening benefiting The will benefit the work of the Larry Lucchino and Bank of Marine Corps-Law Enforce- foundation. America Massachusetts ment Foundation. The Marine Corps-Law President Bob Gallery. Sponsors for the event Enforcement Foundation is Besides free tickets, all include AM 680 WRKO, the dedicated to providing schol- 1600 winners received offi- Boston Herald and Samuel arships and financial ed- cial Sox hats, program books, Adams, with support from ucational support to the T-shirts, book bags and, of American Airlines and the children of active duty course, lots of hot dogs! Now InterContinental Boston. Marines and Federal law in it’s 13th season, “Read WRKO’s morning drive- enforcement personnel Your Way to Fenway” has time talk host Tom Finneran brought more than 20,000 will serve as Master of Cer- (Continued on Page 13) kids and their families to their local library and to Fenway Park. ……. The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center and The Bette Davis Foun- dation will host a “Bette Davis Centenary Tribute” on Thursday, September 18, at Boston University. Mayor Thomas Menino with “Read Your Way to Fenway” The Center will open a Grand Prize winners, left to right: Vivian Herbert, age new major exhibition, “A 10, from Charlestown Branch Library; Jesse Bland, Jr., Retrospective of the Life and age 17, from Grove Hall Branch Library; Carey Gleason, Work of Bette Davis” at a age 8, from Lower Mills Branch Library; Kevin Rodriguez, champagne reception. After age 10, from the Uphams Branch Library and Alphie the reception, the Founda- DeVita, age 6, from the Connolly Branch Library. tion will present the Bette (Photo by Roger Farrington) Davis Medal of Honor to screen legend Lauren Bacall and the Bette Davis Lifetime Mattéo Gallo Achievement Award to Acad- emy Award winner Susan Sarandon. o Film critic Rex Reed will o Appraisals make tribute remarks about Sales & Rentals all three actresses follow-

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Follow- ‘back-to-the-roots’ collection Loveless for the emotional ing this Home Opener the of traditional country soul. “No Good For Me.” Local team will play September 19 The result is fourteen out- songwriter Lori McKenna at West Roxbury 3:30pm, standing tracks that will contributed “True Believer,” September 27 at Matignon strike a chord with people of along with the confidence of 1pm, October 3 East Bos- all ages. Revel in memories “I Didn’t Come Here to Lose” ton 6pm, October 10 South as Patty opens with the and Wayne is joined by John Shore 6pm, October 17 Latin rockabilly sound of “Why Baby Oates from Hall & Oates for Academy 6pm, October 25 Why,” followed by the tender “Where You’re Going.” Two The blessing of the Bell of Remembrance at Martha Vineyard 1pm, “The Pain of Loving You,” bonus tracks have Billboard REMEMBER her Eliot School Kids, Sister October 31 Boston English from the heart with the Country charted hits “Stay On September 11, 2001, Eileen and her St John 4pm, November 7 Madison George Jones hit “He Thinks Gone” (#3) and “I Love You seven years ago today, ter- School kids, Father Pat from Park 6pm, November 14 at I Still Care,” a duet with This Much” (#6). Excellent! rorists tried to destroy St Stephen’s Church, the South Boston 6pm. Remem- Vince Gill on the harmony STAIND — THE ILLUSION America. They didn’t do it. North End Fire Station ber always double check start gem and title cut, “Sleepless OF PROGRESS (CD) They failed, and they made Firefighters, John Romano, times! Nights,” the pure country of Flip-Atlantic us, and our ideals and our and Laurie D’Elia of the HIGH SCHOOL PREP “Crazy Arms,” and Patty’s solo Staind, a band that calls values even stronger. Hun- NEAD Board, Br. David OFM, NOTEBOOK effort “There Stands the Springfield, Massachusetts dreds of our friends and Brother Jerome OFM, Fa- The first full weekend Glass.” Patty’s tribute to her home, delivers their sixth neighbors from all over the ther Antonio OFM, and Fa- of High School Football is late sister and mentor Dottie studio album The Illusion of world rang the ‘Bell of Re- ther Brennan OFM, photog- here. Friday, September 12: continues via the country Progress, and it comes with a membrance’ in the Prado on rapher Michele Morgan, BC High at Brockton 7pm. shuffle “That’s All It Took,” definite departure that boasts Hanover Street, in the trumpeter Ed Sprange and Al Catholic Memorial at Boson another George Jones gem lyrical maturity and stellar shadow of the Old North Natale, Mayor Menino, Patte Latin 7pm, Everett at “Color of the Blues,” plus a songwriting. The rock Church, adjacent to a Fire Papa, Louis and their mag- Leominster 7pm, Austin waltz for the ages “I Forgot quartet’s ‘baker’s dozen’ of Station in a neighborhood of nificent city crew, Al Vilar Prep at East Boston 6pm, More Thank You’ll Ever songs step off nicely with the good, fine, hard working of the Traffic Dept, all the Boston English at West Know,” the cautioning “The powerful “This Is It,” rockin’ people very similar to those representatives of Boston Roxbury 3:30pm, Madison Next In Line,” and the cheat- with “The Way I Am,” their who went off to work on that EMS, Boston Fire, and the Park at Burke 3:30pm, South ing message “Don’t Let Me smash single “Believe,” the September 11th morning in Boston Police Department Boston at Latin Academy Cross Over.” Patty paints tasty “Save Me,” the unique New York City, Washington among them, Ted Boyle BPO, 7pm, Hyde Park at Hudson country songs beautifully, pop-flavored “All I Want,” the DC, and Pennsylvania just Sargent Lima BPO, Area A Catholic 7pm, Pope John at continuing with “Please Help building vocals of “Pardon doing what they normally do. Captain O’Rourke BPO, and Chelsea 7pm, Saturday, Me I’m Falling” which was a Me,” and the spirited “Lost In the North End we remem- Superintendent Sylvester September 13 Whittier at major hit for Hank Locklin in Along the Way.” Staind’s his- bered these people, and their BPO, Fire Commissioner Charlestown 11am, Matig- the ’60s, trailed by Jack tory of four #1 singles and 12 loved ones, we remembered Frasier, Ferris Maloof of non at Georgetown 1:30pm. Greene’s hit from the past million records sold world- the Firefighters, Police Offic- the North End VFW Post, PROLINE “There Goes My Everything,” wide in less than a decade, ers, EMS workers, and the Tommy Connolly and his Tampa Bay Rays, and ending with a tremendous puts them at the top of their everyday people, who gave Parks Department Crew, Northeastern alum Carlos version of Hank Williams’ field. Second half happenings their lives that day. We re- and to all who came and Pena was named recipient of “Cold Cold Heart.” Nobody de- have, “Break Away,” guitar- flected on what those called ‘Remembered’ Major League Baseball pres- livers pure country better ist Aaron Lewis shines on his to public service still do each SISTER EILEEEN tigious Roberto Clemente than Patty Loveless does! solo “Tangled Up In You,” the and ever day. They don’t like HARVEY, SJ Award. DAR WILLIAMS — tender “Raining Again,” the to be called ‘Heroes’, but they Congratulations to Sister TIDBITS PROMISED LAND (CD) anthemic “Rainy Day Pa- are, but most importantly we Eileen Harvey, SJ, who be- - Congratulations to the Razor & Tie rade,” and the final two remembered September 11, gins her 25th year as Prin- ABCD North End/West End Dar Williams will be ap- tracks, the haunting “The 2001, a day, which we must cipal of St. John School in Service Center on a fine pearing locally with Shawn Corner” and “Nothing Left To never forget! the North End. She is a very event. Mullins at the Somerville Say.” Special ‘Thank You’ to dedicated, wonderful person, - Billy Indrisano will be Theatre on Sept. 12th. HENRY POOLE IS HERE — Frank and Mary Romano, who has served so many of missed; he was a fine North Armed with her melodic ORIGINAL MOTION Principal Traci Griffin and young people. End basketball player. story-songs, Williams will PICTURE SOUNDTRACK - The North End Music and perform songs from her just- (CD) Performing Arts Center will released CD Promised Land. Lakeshore hold their Annual Fall Flea The acclaimed singer/ Henry Poole Is Here, is a Market and Bake Sale on songwriter’s original mate- comedy drama that features Sunday, September 28th at rial covers a wide range of a soundtrack of fourteen the Prado. social and political topics. original songs performed by - St Leonard’s Annual Din- Check out ‘winners’ as, “It’s up and coming artists. Luke ner Dance will take place on Alright,” reading from “Book Wilson stars as Henry Poole Ocober 25th at Joe Tecce’s of Love,” the insecurity of who abandons his fiancée Restaurant. For further in- “The Easy Way,” the awaken- and family to live out his re- formation call the Parish Of- ing “The Tide Falls Away,” maining days alone when he fice 617-523-2110 testing her senses with is diagnosed as ‘terminal’. - Let’s get ready for some “Buzzer,” and hits the halfway Also starring Radha Mitchell, Charlestown Youth Football. mark with the acceptance of Adrianna Barraza, George -Street Worker Brian “The Business of Things.” Lopez and Cheryl Hines. Wadman is putting together Williams’ folk-pop sound Check out cuts, “Henry Poole a 3 0n 3 Hoop Tournament. moves on with the trusting Is Here” (Ron Irizarry), “Love - Celeb Sightings: the Members of the Charlestown High School football team “You Are Everyone,” joining of the Loveless” (Eeels), “Be- Mike Bova Family, the Suzanne Vega to speak of lieve” (The Bravery), “Prom- Tommy Connolly Family, the Mother Earth’s needs “Go To ises” (Badly Drawn Boy), “Only Have a professional represent Gerry Cox Family, and Of- the Woods,” plus the intrigue You” (Joshua Radin), “All you and your claim against ficer Ed Loan BPD Family at of “Holly Tree,” a couple of Roads Lead Home” (Golden Fenway Park, Charlie covers have Fountains of State), and “10 (This Time the Insurance Company LoGrasso, Joey DeGrandis, Wayne’s “Troubled Times” Around) from Hellen Stellar. ‘sunning’ on the Greenway and Hedwig & the Angry The soundtrack continues Richard Settipane in the North End, Officer Inch’s “Midnight Radio,” hit- with “Silhouette” (Alt-Ctrl- PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER Steve Fabiano BPD, Colum- ting the end with the joy of Sleep), “I’m Not Who I Was” bus Hockey Alum Tommy “Summerday.” Don’t miss (Brandon Heath), “Morning FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD Farley, Carmen Vigorito, Dar’s ‘live’ show! Yearning” (John Linton), Rick Puopolo, Bob McGann at JIMMY WAYNE — DO YOU “Lucky Man” (Jack the Bear), And All Other Losses Pertaining to the ‘Bell of Remembrance’ BELIEVE ME NOW (CD) “Devil’s Arcade” (Michael Your Home or Business. and Nicky LaRosa, a real Valory Music Co. Dickes) written by Bruce One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 Yankee Fan, telling us about Jimmy Wayne’s soulful Sprinsteen, plus “Why Can’t Boston, Massachusetts 02114 his visit to Yankee Stadium country voice signals his first You” (Zach Broocke), and for the Final Red Sox-Yankee release since 2003. Do You “Hold On” performed by Alon. 24 Hour Service regular season 2008 game. Believe Me Now marks his Contained are various types (617) 523-3456 - Hey, Joe Brennen, don’t debut with The Valory Music of music on a soundtrack that FAX (617) 723-9212 let my Yankee cap fool you, Co., and has already garnered matches the bizarre nature looks can be deceiving! a hit with the title cut. “I Will” of the movie. 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vember 17, 7:30 PM. The fabulous GREAT COMPANY: PORTRAITS and urban rhythms; featuring noted performer has been wooing audi- BY EUROPEAN MASTERS – Now Irish tap dancer, James Devine. ences since the seventies without through January 5, 2009. A selection ANOTHER EVENING: SER- ever losing ground. of portraits and sculpture by European ENADE/THE PROPOSITION – Oc- COLDPLAY - October 29, 2008 at masters dating from the Renaissance tober 24th through October 26th – per- NOW 7:30 PM. Coldplay recently confirmed to the 20th century will grace the formances by the Bill T. Jones/Arnie a return trip of their “Viva La Vida” Coolidge Gallery. This is a must see Zane Dance Company. These spar- PLAYING North American Tour to the TD collection! For more information kling performances transport the Banknorth Garden on October 29 in please visit www.mfa.org or call 617- viewer through time with a cast of support of their album of the same 369-3300. fierce dancers and sound. name.Viva La Vida is the follow-up to PHILADANCO – November 14th UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN 2005’s X&Y, which debuted at #1 in INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART through November 16, 2008. This 32 countries and has sold 10 million 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA dance group performs joyous and copies worldwide to date. Check them WORKS OF TATE DONOVAN – adventurous works with universal out live. For tickets call 617-931-2000 October 10, 2008 through January 4, appeal that blends Africa-American or www. ticketmaster.com 2009. With sensitivity to texture, scale dance with ballet, jazz and modern and the inherent properties of mate- dance. For tickets and other infor- LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM rials, Donovan transforms huge vol- mation, call: 617-478-3100 or visit: 50 East Merrimack St, Lowell, MA umes of mass-produced items into www.icaboston.org AN EVENING WITH COLIN incredible sculptural forms. MOCHRIE AND BRAD SHERWOOD THE ART WALL – Now through BROOKLINE TAI CHI CENTER, Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM. October 12, 2008. This exhibit is dedi- 1615 Beacon St., Brookline, MA. This is a fully improvised evening of cated to monumental, site-specific Dance Friday is an on-going par- comedy and mayhem that revolves works by leading contemporary artists ticipatory dance held every Friday at around audience participation and of the day and is a collective experi- the center. The evening starts with suggestions. This show is completely ence of art and music together. a warm-up at 8 and continues with spontaneous. dancing until midnight to music DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 played by rotating DJ’s. Dancers of December 18, 2008 through January DANCE all ages and abilities are invited to 11, 2009. This musical event follows dance barefoot, any way you like, Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPO- with or without a partner, in a smoke their friends from East High during a RARY ART and alcohol free environment. Chil- summer of fun, sun and song at a fabu- 100 Northern Ave, Waterfront, dren are welcome. Dance Friday is lous country club. Tickets are now on Boston, MA an activity of the non-profit Move- sale. Call: 978-232-7200 or visit: CELTIC TAP – An Evening with ment Collective. For more informa- www.nsmt.org. James Devine – October 17th tion please call: 6I7-997-0948 or log through October 19, 2008. A stun- onto www.dancefriday.org. Take part ORPHEUM THEATRE ning combination of tap, step dance of this weekly dance event. 1 Hamilton Place, Boston, MA ALANIS MORISSETTE - Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 7:30 PM. After surfacing in 2000 with the breakthrough single Canadian pop star, Morissette proves ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS “Yellow,” Coldplay quickly became one of the biggest that music can be timeless. As she SOMERVILLE THEATRE bands of the new millennium, honing a mix of introspec- has evolved throughout many years, GALLERIA FLORENTIA 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA her music continues to lure audi- 79 NEWBURY ST, BOSTON, MA tive Brit-pop and anthemic rock that landed the British ZUCCHERO - Thursday, September ences to her shows. For tickets call NEW ENGLAND’S LARGEST quartet a near-permanent residence on record charts 25, 2008 at 7:30 PM. World renown ticketmaster at 617-931-2000 or COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC Italian star Zucchero returns to Bos- world-wide. U.K. audiences were hungry for a fresh-faced www.ticketmaster.com. MURANO GLASS rock band with big aspirations and an even bigger sound, ton for a one night engagement. Works by Master Craftsmen Dino and Coldplay were more than happy to take the reins. EMERSON COLLEGE Check out Zucchero in this intimate Rosin, Adriano Dalla Valentina, Afro setting. For tickets call or log onto Parachutes went multi-platinum in several countries and Cutler Majestic Theatre Celotto and Massimiliano Schiavon 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA www.ticketmaster.com or 617-931- Exclusively On Display through Sep- earned the band their first Grammy, but Coldplay con- 2000. DER FREISCHUTZ – October 17, tember 12, 2008 . For more info visit tinued to grow into the 2000s, topping their debut 19 and 21, 2008. Considered the first www.galleriaflorentia.com or call YMCA OF EAST BOSTON album’s success with higher record sales and an in- German Romantic opera, it has its 617.585.9200. 215 Bremen Street creased public profile. Coming to Boston, check out basis in folk legends as well as the ITALIA UNITA - ITALIAN LAN- heightened emotions and supernatu- VALLEY FARM AT PINELAND Music Section for more details. GUAGE AND OPERA COURSES ral elements of the plot. It is sung in FARMS Beginning Tuesday, September 16 at 5:00 PM. A cast of fifty performers German with English supertitles. For 100 Valley Farm Rd, New for Italian language and Thursday brings the era to life with songs, trib- more information call: 617-451-3388. Gloucester, ME THEATER utes to celebrities of the decade and September 18 for Opera appreciation. PINELAND FARMS - CENTEN- the recreation of a 40’s radio show The classes run for 10 weeks from 6:00 NIAL CELEBRATION - Saturday, NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE highlights this production. For tick- PM - 8:00 PM. To register please call September 13, 2008 from 11am to 2008 Musical Season at NSMT: ets, please call: 781-891-5600 or visit: Special Events 617-561-3201 or log onto 3pmSpecial guests: Hon. Liborio SHOW BOAT – September 23rd www.reagleplayers.com. www.italiaunita.org Stellino, Consul General of Italy in through October 12, 2008; 42ND Boston and New England Roberto JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDEN- STREET –October 28th through No- ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER Rubino, Founder, Association for TIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM vember 23, 2008 and A CHRISTMAS MUSEUM the Protection and Promotion of MUSIC Columbia Point, Boston, MA CAROL – December 5th through De- 280 The Fenway, Boston MA Cheeses Made from Grazing Animals THE MAKING OF A PRESIDENT cember 21, 2008. For more informa- LUISA RABBIA: TRAVELS WITH and celebrated Slow Food award re- BERKLEE PERFORMANCE 2008 – Tuesday, September 16th from tion and tickets, please call: 978-232- ISABELLA, TRAVEL SCRAPBOOKS cipient Sam Hayward, Chef-Owner, CENTER 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Mark Halperin of Time 7200 or visit: www.nsmt.org. FROM THE YEAR 1883 TO 2008 Fore Street restaurant Portland…and 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston Magazine and Jonathan Alter of Now through September 28, 2008 a special Tasting menu to savor The Sovereign Bank Music Series Newsweek put this year’s presidential THE OPERA HOUSE During her residency at the Gardner Maine fare and Italian flavors. Cre- at Berklee. Pop music chases fads; election in historical context. This fo- 539 Washington St, Boston, MA Museum, Luisa Rabbia was inspired ated by Marisa Iocco, Chef and great music surprises us. The Sover- rum is free and open to the public. For A CHORUS LINE – September 11th by photographs Isabella Stewart Founder, Food with Love, and Rich- eign Bank Music Series at Berklee more information call: 617-514-1643 through October 5, 2008. This is a Gardner collected while traveling in ard Fields, Executive Chef, Pineland presents great music from Peru to or visit: www.jfklibrary.org. musical for everyone who has ever had China in 1883. For this exhibition, Farms. The event is complimentary Nashville; from soul to lando to jazz. a dream and put it all on the line. Rabbia has used these archival pho- but space is limited. RSVP is required, Eight shows. No boundaries. Full of OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL tographs to create a video of an imagi- please e-mail: [email protected] surprises. November 6, 2008, - Eva 310 Washington St, Boston, MA October 28th through November 9, nary landscape animated with her or call 207-688-4539. Ayllón, November 16, 2008 - Daniel WALLACE NUTTING AND THE 2008 – The hilarious MGM film is own drawings as well as other images Lanois, December 3, 2008 - Wayner INVENTION OF OLD AMERICA – Broadway’s new smash hit musical and music. The result is a fantastical MASS STATE HOUSE Shorter Quartet 75th Birthday Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30 and it’s coming to you. Log onto narrative that is both contemporary OCTOBER ITALIAN HERITAGE Celebration, February 5, 2009 - Jazz PM. This is a lecture given by Tom www.broadwayacrossamerica.com. and historical. The dynamic tension MONTH KICK OFF - Wednesday, as Condition: Mint Condition, Deneberg of the Portland Museum of that exists in drawing between the October 1, 2008 at 10:30AM The March 1, 2009 - The Great Ameri- Art. BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE figure and its background, the being Annual Kick-off event this year will can Songbook: The Music of Burt THE RESTORATION OF THE 264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA and becoming of space and time, has be held at the State House in Bos- Bacharach, March 7, 2009 - Shining HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES – HOW SHAKESPEARE WON THE influenced much of Rabbia’s work with ton from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm, Stars: The Music of Earth, Wind Wednesday, September 24th at 6:30 WEST – Now through October 5, 2008. paper, papier-maché, porcelain and Grand Staircase. Please come and & Fire, April 16, 2009 - Singers Show- PM. This is a lecture given by Anita D. During the California Gold Rush, an animation. Luisa Rabbia was an Art- attend with family and friends and case: The 25th Anniversary. All con- Blackaby of the House of Seven Gables. eccentric enterprising troupe learns ist-in-Residence at the Gardner in demonstrate your support for Octo- certs begin at 8:15 p.m., except where THE MUSE OF THE REVOLU- that the entertainment starved 49ers 2007. ber Italian Heritage Month! Honored noted. For ticket information, call 617 TION: MERCY OTIS WARREN – Fri- have a genuine enthusiasm for clas- SUMMER NIGHT Guest, Consul General of Italy, Dr. 747-2261 or visit berkleebpc.com. day, October 10th from 12:15 to 1:00 sic plays and will pay in gold. See what ANIMATION AND SOUND: Liborio Stellino. Open to the public. PM. Historian Nancy Rubin Stuart re- happens!!! Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 7 Light refreshments will be served. THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPO- veals how her provocative writing ROCK & ROLL – November 7th PM - Luisa Rabbia and Fa Ventilato in RARY ART made her an exception among the through December 7, 2008. It’s Au- conversation. Memory and Invention HILTON BOSTON LOGAN AIPORT 100 Northern Ave/Waterfront, largely voiceless women of the eigh- gust 1968 and Russian tanks are roll- and Personal Travel Scrapbooks Logan Int’l Airport, E. Boston, MA Boston, MA teenth century. A book signing will ing into Prague. Jan the Czech stu- OCTOBER ITALIAN HERITAGE FIREBIRD ENSEMBLE – Thurs- follow. dent lives for rock music, Max the A CONVERSATION WITH ALAN MONTH - 10TH ANNIVERSAY day, September 18th at 6:30 PM. This English professor lives for Communism CHONG. DINNER DANCE. ensemble aims with its new composi- NATICK COLLECTION and Esme, the flower child is high. Thursday, September 25, 2008 - Friday, October 3, 2008 at 6:30 PM tions to create a unique concert at- 1245 Worcester St., Natick, MA Come and see this sweeping and pas- 6:30 PM This black tie optional event is mosphere. At 8:00 PM – Boston THE ART OF FASHION - Friday, sionate drama. For more information, Chong is a curator of the collec- hosted by the Consul General of Musica Viva will perform their con- September 19, 2008 Reception from tickets and performance times, please tion, and Pieranna Cavalchini fol- Italy, Liborio Stellino and the Octo- temporary music. This is a definite 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Ongoing from Sep- call: 617-266-0800 or visit: lowed by the book launch and signing ber Italian Heritage Month commit- must see! For more information and tember 7-28th. An exhibit by the fash- www.huntingtontheatre.org of Travels with Isabella by Luisa tee, celebrating it’s10th anniversary, tickets, please call: 617-478-3100 or ion design program at Massachusetts Rabbia. For more inforamtion call 617- the evening includes dinner, danc- visit: www.icaboston.org. College of Art and Design. View the AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATRE 566-1401 or for tickets for these spec- ing, and music by Frank Zarba. Please collections showcasing orginal en- Loeb Drama Center tacular events, please call the box of- support this great event. For tickets TD BANKNORTH GARDEN sembles from the design students. For 64 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA fice at 617-278-5156. and more information please call Causeway St., Boston more information visit the events LET ME DOWN EASY – Septem- 617-876-5160. THE WHO - October 24, 2008 at section of www.natickcollection.com ber 12th through October 11, 2008. ORSOGNA WOMEN’S CLUB 8:00 PM. After a brief hiatus following Written and performed by Anna Montavale Plaza ITALIAN RADIO a hugely successful world tour, The Deavere Smith, this production is a 54 Montvale Ave, Stoneham, MA “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM Who will return to North America for journey in search of human qualities FASHION SHOW - Sunday, Septem- to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom a very limited number of engagements ART that are too seldom in the news—com- ber 28, 2008 at 1:00 PM. Featuring Ital- Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and in Fall, 2008, including the TD passion, generosity and grace in the ian designers who have influenced the “The Italian Show” w/Nunzio Banknorth Garden on October 24th MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS face of a complex world. For tickets fashion industry worldwide. Along DiMarca every Sunday from 10 AM to as one of a handful of shows in ’08. Huntington Ave. Boston, MA please call: 617-547-8300. with the fashion show displays will be 1 PM on www.1110wccmam.com Rock innovators Pete Townshend and WINSLOW HOMER: AMERICAN set up with jewelry and various fash- “Italia Oggi” (Italy Today) Sun- Roger Daltrey will bring their electric, SCENES – Now through December 7, ROBINSON THEATER ion accessories for sale. Refreshments days 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea mind blowing performances back with 2008. This installation of art spans 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA will be served. For more information Urdi AM 1460 www.1460WXBR.com a vengeance. Homer’s career from his earliest works “REMEMBERING THE 40’S— and for ticket sales please call Angela “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco TINA TURNER - Sunday, Novem- at age 13 to his last seascape at age THE FAREWELL TOUR” – Satur- at 781-231-1480 or Giuliana at 617- Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM ber 16, at 7:00 PM and Monday, No- 73. day, October 4th at 1:00 PM and again 697-1332. or online at www.djrocco.com Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED To think, in ten days, September 22, Latest autumn begins. Frankly, we enjoy the au- scoop! A Brit- BROILED LAMB CHOPS tumn season because of the cool, refresh- ish commu- 4 lamb chops ing air and the colorful trees. Autumn is nity group 2 garlic cloves chopped or crushed the season when turkey tastes good, and began spray- 3 tablespoon olive oil we enjoy eating apple and blueberry pies. ing dog drop- 1 teaspoon oregano In the autumn husbands get their fall pings with pink paint in order to shame 1 large onion sliced (optional) clothes out of moth balls, and wives get people into cleaning up after their pets. “It’s 2 fresh tomatoes sliced (optional) theirs out of dress shops. also a way of letting people see it so they Chopped mushrooms (optional) Women going “gung” ho! An upscale don’t step in it,” said a spokesman. Salt and black pepper Manhattan spa began charging $180 to The alluring Rosalie Cunio of Waltham, In a bowl, mix chopped or crushed garlic with oil and smear clients’ faces with dried nightingale says, “A dog is the only thing on earth that oregano. Using pastry brush, spread the mixture onto both dung. The special Japanese facial, the spa loves you more than he loves himself.” sides of each lamb chop. Marinate lamb chops in extra says, gives you skin as flawless as a Robyn Waters of Swampscott, says, “Every marinating mixture in a dish for at least thirty minutes. geisha’s. boy should have two things: a dog, and a Giuseppina, cosce storte, says, “A mother willing to let him have one. Yes, she TO BROIL: Lightly spray broiling tray with oil before placing woman’s face is her fortune only when it owns a cute dog called Penny and her son chops on the tray. Place tray with chops in oven at least draws a lot of interest. Kyle enjoys watching Penny wagging its tail. two inches under the broiling coils to broil fifteen to twenty Carlo Scostumato claims when a girl It has been said there is only one smartest minutes, depending on thickness of chops. Turn chops hasn’t a pretty face, it’s a sign that she won’t dog in the world, and every boy has it. occasionally in order to cook on both sides. Broil chops un- mind if you lie to her about it. Which reminds me, when a dog wags his til they reach the consistency desired. Before serving, brush Wow! Racism against the English. An Irish tail and barks at the same time, how do you extra marinating mixture over chops. Salt and pepper to court has awarded a white Englishman know which end to believe? taste. $30,000 in compensation for “racial abuse” Fascinating facts! Ancient Romans always OPTIONAL: Place tomato slices over marinated lamb on the job, after he was harassed by his Irish entered the home of a friend on their right chops in broiling tray. Then spread onion slices over tomato bosses and co-workers. The man, who has foot — the left side of the body was thought slices. Sprinkle a little oregano and oil over the onions. remained anonymous, said his Irish col- to portend evil. The Latin word for “left” is Chopped mushrooms can also be added. Cover broiling tray leagues at a Dublin construction site played sinister — thus our English word “sinister” with aluminum foil before placing in the oven at least two “racist” jokes on him and taunted him-for for anything threatening. inches under the broiling coils. Broil about twenty to thirty instance, reading aloud newspaper articles Speaking of Romans, in ancient Rome minutes depending on thickness of chops. Check for desired on losses by the English national soccer it was considered a sign of leadership to tenderness. Remove cover to allow browning. Salt and pepper team. Any time there was a dangerous con- be born with a hooked nose. And until the to taste. struction task, he said, the foreman would time of the Caesars, all Romans were Serves two. say, “Send the Brit in.” He was laid off after vegetarians. NOTE: I have grilled marinated lamb chops many times on just two months on the job. Ireland’s Equity For dummies! The month of July is named our charcoal gas grill following this recipe. When I add tomato Tribunal ordered the construction company after Julius Caesar. The month of August and onion slices, I arrange everything in a throwaway broiling to pay the man compensation, but did not is named after Augustus Caesar and Roman tray, cover it with aluminum foil and cook over the grill. Then insist that he be rehired. statues were made with detachable heads, uncover them and brown slightly on the grill. Sounds familiar? Many years ago, Italian so that one head could be removed and laborers used to be referred to by their replaced by another. Irish bosses as guineas, wops or as grease- More fascinating facts! The Graham Vita can be reached at [email protected] balls. Cracker was named after Sylvester Graham Disgusting! Americans are the biggest (1794-1851). A New England minister, cocaine users in the world. That’s the con- Graham not only invented the cracker but • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) clusion of a recent study of paper currency also published a journal in Boston that took from nations around the world, which found a stand against tea, coffee, feather beds, and AM/FM radio, extra sets of It’s helpful to keep relevant more cocaine residue on U.S. dollars than women’s corsets. keys for the car and the phone numbers and email on currency from such countries as Spain, The knowledgeable Mother Superior house, a blanket and rain addresses with you at all Canada, and England. “These findings Frances Fitzgerald informs us, Christendom gear, special items such as times. Also, don’t hesitate to should not be surprising, because cocaine did not begin to date its history from the birth baby formula, and copies of contact the local facilities, and other drugs are traded using cash, of Christ until 500 years after His death. important family docu- such as schools, senior which is handled by the same fingers that The system was introduced in 550 by ments. During an emer- homes, or daycare facilities, directly touch the drugs or wrappings,” Dionysius Exigus, a monk in Rome. gency, such as a severe where your family and loved chemist Sergio Armenta and Miguel de la Peggy Barile of Nahant wants you to know, storm, families should keep ones spend time to find out Guardia tell LiveScience. Some coke users the average housewife walks 10 miles a day at least a three-day supply of what their procedures are also use rolled bills as straws to sniff the around the house doing her chores. She non-perishable food and during emergencies. drug. Cocaine is not the only substance walks 4 miles and spends 25 hours a year bottled water. The most im- The City is here to help, you’ll find on currency. A recent study found making beds. portant part of dealing with but the first step in prepar- that most $1 bills, which circulate for about Time for some show business stuff from an emergency is communi- ing your family starts at 21 months on average, show traces of E. coli our distinguished musicologist Albert cation. Families should dis- home. If we all do our part to cuss a communication plan prepare in advance, the un- and other disease causing bacteria. Natale. Mary Pickford, the famous early film and know ahead of time expected crisis will be much Brattleboro in southern Vermont may be star and symbol of innocent American girl- where everyone will meet. less intimidating. the most “progressive” place in America, hood was Canadian. She was born in Ontario said Tom Clynes in National Geographic Ad- in 1893. Her real name was Gladys Mary venture. A town with a population of only Smith. When Humphrey Bogart was a baby, 11,740, it boasts “five independent book- a portrait of him painted by his mother was 1st Generation stores, two bike and kayak shops, and a brew used as a trademark for Mellin’s Baby” and pub.” Though Brattleboro is small, its left- was familiar to Americans long before he Italian-American liberal political agenda often makes na- became a screen star. In 1914, movie the- tional news. Residents voted to impeach aters became so popular in America, and Vita Orlando Sinopoli President George W. Bush and Vice Presi- movie attendance increased so greatly, that Shares with us dent Dick Cheney. Animal-rights activists ushers at several of New York’s theaters once marched naked because there was no were drilled by West Point graduates in the a delightful recollection law against public nudity (there is now). logistics of moving masses of people through of her memories as a child Outdoor attractions popular with tourists small spaces. And Franz Schubert composed growing up in include low-traffic bike routes, lakes and music so swiftly, easily, and prolifically that reservoirs, and 20 ski areas. Many residents he couldn’t recognize his own work when it Boston’s “Little Italy” of Brattleboro, however, “favor Nordic and was later set before him. and a collection of backcountry routes over pricey resorts.” Huh? The most dangerous job in the Female whistlers! A British college found United States, statistically speaking, is that Italian family recipes it necessary to warn female students to stop of a sanitation worker. Next on the list is from the homeland. wolf whistling at campus construction work- fireman, followed by police officer, leather ers. A spokeswoman for the contractors ad- tanner (because of industrial poisons), coal mitted that none had actually complained. miner, dock worker, meat packer, and log- Great as Gifts Frank Arricale thinks sometimes a pretty ger. And streetcar conductors, taxi drivers, Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH girl is so shy, you have to whistle at her and business executives have the highest or order an autographed copy from twice. statistical chance of getting peptic ulcers. Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 Tom Analetto of Medford thinks you’re Gee, we thought journalists should have Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling middle-aged if the girls you whistle at think been included in the list. you’re calling your dog. Royal history! 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Nanna was never much before her, was never into in the 1980s, it seemed like when it came to outside Italian organizations. Dad the best lodge to join. It was organizations. She didn’t never had the time nor did composed of mostly profess- belong to any clubs or lady’s my uncles. Their lives re- sionals and Dean Saluti had auxiliaries. Her main con- volved around the music just been voted in as presi- cerns were the members of business and the musi- dent. For around 20 years, her family, husband, chil- cians’ union. Uncle Nick I have been the lodge orator dren, and brothers and sis- actually served as vice presi- and have even held state ters. Actually, she was the dent for the Boston Local for office. Again, I have tried to peacemaker in the family. about 25 years and Dad was help dispel the myths, nega- Any time there was a prob- on the board of directors, off tive images, and stereotypes lem or dispute, she was and on, for nearly the same fostered on Italian Ameri- called in as the moderator or amount of time. They were cans by ignorant people voice of reason to help solve two of the founders of the and exploitative Hollywood Erikka Olson, far left, Manager of the Skywalk Observatory, recently welcomed more than 100 children things, or at least help to Professional Musician’s films. from Chernobyl Children’s Project USA for a “Pizza Party smooth things over. Al- Club, an off-shoot of the A few years ago, I became though she never had any union that financially involved with an organiza- In The Sky” hosted by the Skywalk and Top of the Hub Restaurant. Each year, the CCPU brings a carefully semblance of a formal edu- helped out musicians who tion that I know Babbononno selected group of children to Boston to receive free cation, her intuition and were in need and gave edu- would have joined if he was understanding of human cational scholarships to the still around. I became a medical care for health problems resulting from the long- term land, water and air contamination created by the nature put her on a plateau children, grandchildren, member of October is Italian Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe of 1986. Over the years, few have risen to observe nieces and nephews of mu- Heritage Month. Recently I and learn from. sicians. (I am proud to say have become the director of the non-profit organization has brought more than 1200 Russian children to Boston for treatment. Prior to tak- When Uncle Nick and his that I was the president of public relations and annu- ing in the panoramic views from the 50th floor of the first wife, Ada, were parting this organization for 13 ally run a scholarship con- company during and after years.) test open to high school kids Prudential Building, the kids enjoyed a two-hour tour of the city, narrated in Russian, courtesy of Old Town Trolley World War II, Nanna tried to Babbononno, being part of around the state. The orga- Tours of Boston. (Photo by R.J. Donovan) serve as marriage counse- the first generation of Ital- nization was started by lor. Both her son and daugh- ians in America, needed the Judges Peter Agnes and Joe killed in the line of duty. As institution as measured by ter-in-law turned to her for strength of the Italian orga- Ferrino, and educators like the organization is all-volun- scope of operations. advice, but nothing worked nizations to help him net- Dr. Steve Maio. Working with teer, 100% of all donations Dr. Paul Buttenwieser and and they parted company. I work. Because of predudice, dedicated people like them are channeled directly into Katie Buttenwieser are the was too young to understand discrimination and stereo- and current president Kevin the foundation’s programs. chairs of Opening Night, with what the underlying motives typing, it was a lot harder for Caira, Cecile Bianco, Lino Founded in 1995, The Governor and Mrs. Deval and were for the split, but I knew that first generation to Rullo, Lucia Clark, Florence Marine Corps-Law Enforce- Diane Patrick as the honor- from hearing conversations make it in America without Ferullo Kane (president of ment Foundation, a 501(c)3 ary co-chairmen. that my Godparents were a strong force behind them. the Sons of Italy), Sal charity has distributed aid The large Benefactor Com- heading in separate direc- Dad and my uncles made Bramante, and Italian Con- with a value of more than mittee includes: Jan Brett tions. Our family blamed it on their own without sul General Liborio Stellino, $33 million to eligible chil- and Joseph Hearne, Samuel Ada. Ada’s family blamed Babbononno’s Sons of Italy. just to mention a few, we dren and is certified as one B. and Deborah D. Bruskin, Nick. Nanna agreed that Like my father and uncles, have tried to promote the of America’s Best Charities Gregory E. Bulger and there was Nick’s story, Ada’s I had left the Italian neigh- positive images of Italian by Independent Charities of Richard J. Dix, John and story and the truth some- borhoods of East Boston and and Italian Americans America. Diddy Cullinane, Joan P. and where in the middle. Her ef- the North End and became throughout the state and For reservations and more Ronald C. Curhan, Cynthia forts, although appreciated, successful in Anglo America. country, for that matter. information, call Dick’s Last and Oliver Curme, Suki and were in vain and my uncle It was a bit easier for my Our month is October and Resort at 617-267-8080. Miguel de Bragança, Julia and aunt went their separate generation than it was in my we will have a kick-off cer- ……. Under the baton of and Ronald Druker, Susan ways. parents or grandparents day. emony at the State House BSO Music Director James and Joseph Fallon, Roger and Ada remarried. She and I received a good education that I’m inviting you to at- Levine, the Boston Sym- Judith Feingold, Nancy and her husband, a man whose which didn’t hurt, but the tend. (Nanna and Babbo- phony Orchestra opens its Steven Fischman. last name was Rainone, discrimination had dimin- nonno will be there in spirit.) 2008-09 season with an Also: Thelma and Ray moved to Florida. Although ished to a great degree by The date is October 1 and we all-Russian gala concert at Goldberg, Stephen B. Kay and she and my mother had the time I was a young adult will begin at 10:30 A.M. The 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Lisbeth Tarlow, Carmine been like sisters from child- and it was easier for me location is the Grand Stair- September 24, at Symphony and Beth Martignetti, Claire hood, Ada gave Mom an ulti- than it had been for my case of the State House and Hall. and Dick Morse, Mrs. Stephen matum. When she found out father, uncles, and defi- the festivities will begin with Latvian soprano Maija D. Paine, Minou and Peter that Nick and his new wife, nitely, Babbononno. a proclamation by Governor Kovalevska, a rising star in Palandjian, Maureen and (Aunt Dorothy) were social- When I was a child, Deval Patrick being read to the international classical Joe Roxe, and Roberta and izing, she told my mother, Babbononno liked to take one and all. A program hon- music scene, makes her Stephen R. Weiner, just to “Either them or me.” My me with him to his Sons of oring our heritage will follow BSO debut. name a few. mother wouldn’t play that Italy meetings or to his and continue until 1:00 P.M. The Opening Night gala Tickets may be purchased game and I didn’t see my God- store-front clubs where he when refreshments will be event will be followed by an by phone through Sym- mother for several years. On would play cards and sip served. I will be there and elegant post-concert dinner phonyCharge (617-266-1200 a Saturday in June of 1972, wine while I looked on hold- would love to meet those of for symphony leaders, do- or 888-266-1200), in person I stopped by my folks house ing a bottle of Coke. At the you whom I don’t know. It will nors, and musicians at at the Symphony Hall Box to let them know that I had same time, I accompanied be fun and informative at Boston’s Fairmont Copley Office (301 Massachusetts decided to spend the sum- my father to the Musicians’ the same time. I am proud Plaza, incorporating the Avenue, Boston), or online mer in Italy and sitting at Union every Monday. I guess of organizations like October evening’s Russian theme through the BSO’s Web site the kitchen table was Aunt I grew up experiencing both is Italian Heritage Month. It into a special menu, which (www.bso.org). Ada. Due to my mother’s the Italian and American helps to tell the world who we includes Smoked Salmon Enjoy! peace-making abilities that worlds without realizing it. really are, not the negative with braised cabbage and (Be sure to visit Hilda she inherited from Nanna, When I joined the Sons of stereotypes Hollywood has pickled mushrooms, Filet Morrill’s gardening Web site, things were smoothed over Italy, it wasn’t to help my designed to make us look Mignon “Stroganoff” and www.bostongardens.com. and she and Ada were asso- career. It was to network sinister, evil and dangerous. Strawberries Romanoff. In addition to events covered ciating again. This phenom- with other Italian Ameri- I’m out of space for this The event, which opens and reported by the columnist, enon didn’t last long. The cans who wanted to let the week, but don’t forget the with a 5:30 p.m. cocktail re- “The Socially Set” is compiled ultimatum was given again world know about the accom- date, October 1. I will be look- ception at Symphony Hall, from various other sources and it was the last time any plishments of our people. ing forward to seeing you, will raise more than such as news and press re- of us saw Aunt Ada. When the Renaissance and until next week, may $500,000 for the BSO, the leases, PRNewswire services, My mother, like Nanna Lodge came into existence GOD BLESS AMERICA world’s largest orchestral etc.)

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The Bilingual EXTRA Innings Corner by Sal Giarratani SCORER SAYS NO NO-NO FOR CC Next Summer by Orazio Buttafuoco MLB Review Board Agrees When I Return to Austin … By now, we’ve all heard about C.C. Round Rock, Texas is about 14 miles down LO SAPEVATE CHE … Sabathia’s almost no-hitter on Sunday, Route 620 from Austin. They have a Triple La decimal edizione del Salone dell’Auto di Pechino si e’ August 30. Major League Baseball has ruled A team for the Houston Astros called the svolto di recente nella capitale cinese. Tutte le marche the official scorer Bob Webb did not err when Round Rock Express. They finished in last automobilistiche di lusso mondiali erano presenti: Ferrari, he decided that Pittsburgh’s Andy LaRoche place this year but are fun to watch and the Maserati, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche,/Audi, ed anche le singled against Sabathia in the bottom of ticket prices are just right. ‘piccole’ auto come la FIAT 500, la Smart e la Mini della that game’s fifth inning of a Brewers 7-0 BMW. Il lusso parla soprattutto ‘italiano’ con la Ferrari e la win over the Pirates. Maserati, che si sono presentate a Pechino, per la prima Sabathia has been super since coming Finally, volta nel mercato asiatico, con lussuosi modelli come la over to the Brewers on July 7 and is 9-0 in Here Comes Bronson ‘612 Scaglietti’ e la nuova ‘Gran Turismo S’. La Ferrari si 11 starts. On August 26, Bronson Arroyo, former e’ presentata con la ‘ 430 Scuderia’, la ‘590 GTB Fiorano’, e I’ve watched the video of the play over and Red Sox starter and Rock & Roll singer threw la ‘F 430 Spider’. over and concluded like Webb that Andy the Cincinnati Reds first complete game of A settembre la FIAT presentera’ i modelli ‘Linea’ ‘Bravo’, LaRoche had a hit of a slow rolling grounder the season against the Houston Astros with la ‘500’, e la ‘Grande Punto’. La Cina ha prodotto 8.88 milioni toward the mound. Sabathia tried to bare his 2-1 win. di auto nel 2007, mentre le auto vendute in Cina sono state hand it and it didn’t work. He agrees that Arroyo (12-10) allowed five hits for his in tutto 8.79 milioni, per lo stesso anno (2007). Si prevede he should have used his glove hand. first complete game since May 16, 2007. che la Cina produrra’ il maggior numero di auto in Asia nel With the way he’s pitching lately, he still Cincinnati had been the last team with- 2010 superando il Giappone con undici milioni di veicoli might get his no-hitter sooner than later. out a complete game. prodotti. La Cina sta diventando un crescente mercato strategico per tutte le case automobilistiche mondiali. In Cina si • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) producono auto da aziende straniere: FIAT, GM, and those fighting in Mexico, symbol of freedom’s sac- BMC Ranks Among Volksvagen, che sono state le piu’ attive compagnie a won their battle and saw the rifices. The Red Coats won Nation’s Best stabilirsi in Cina. Alla Ferrari si prevede che tra 4-5 anni la Mexican army surrender, at Bunker Hill and Santa Boston Medical Center Cina dovrebbe diventare il quinto mercato strategico del they decided to occupy the Anna won at the Alamo, was among the 170 health mondo, dal presente ottavo. In base ai dati disponibili, ed al Alamo. but both battles spoke of care institutions out of presente ‘trend’, non sara’ difficile stabilire un nuovo record. On February 23, 1836, the American spirit to fight 5,453 hospitals nationwide DID YOU KNOW THAT … General Antonio Lopez de for freedom despite the that ranked among the The tenth edition of the Beijing Car Show took place Santa Anna’s army arrived odds. nation’s best in U.S. News recently in the Chinese capital. All the luxury auto manu- outside San Antonio. Lost battles led to eventual and World Reports’ annual facturers were present: Ferrari, Maserati, Mercedes, BMW, The defenders held out victory because tyranny can edition of “America’s Best Porsche/Audi, as well as the ‘tiny’ cars, namely FIAT 500, for 13 days against Santa not stand up to the resolve Hospitals”. the Smart, and the Mini BMW. Luxury speaks mainly Anna under the command of people willing to die for BMC saw three specialties ‘Italian’, with Ferrari and Maserati, which showed up in of Col. William Travis. Every- freedom. recognized for excellence: Beijing, for the first time in an Asian market, with luxury one remember the names As I stood inside the Rheumatology services models as the ‘612 Scaglietti’ and the new ‘Gran Turismo of Travis, Davy Crockett hallowed walls of the Alamo, ranked 20th, treatment of S’. The Ferrari presented the ‘430 Scuderia’, the ‘590 GTB and Jim Bowie but I just I stood where heroes stood respiratory disorders ranked Fiorano’ and the ‘F 430 Spider’. In September (2008) FIAT found out while inside the in 1836. You can feel the 25th and geriatric care will introduce the models ‘Linea’, ‘Bravo’, the ‘500’, and the Alamo that there were among resolve of those who stood ranked 31st. Last year, Geri- ‘Grande Punto’. China produced 8.88 million cars in 2007, the volunteers four men and died for all of America. atrics ranked 41st moving up while car sales in China accounted for 8.79 million for the from Massachusetts. They 10 notches from 2007. same year (2007). It is anticipated that China will produce were William Linn, William Ladder One According to Ravin Davidoff, the largest number of cars in Asia by the year 2010, sur- Howell, John Flanders and Meet Ladder One MD, chief medical officer, passing Japan with a production of 11 million cars. China Amos Pollard. I also found out Recently, Post-Gazette “Boston Medical Center is is becoming a growing strategic market for the world’s auto that Pollard was a medical columnist Sal Giarratani continually striving to provide manufacturers. In China, foreign companies already doctor who treated the was vacationing in Austin, exceptional care without produce cars: FIAT, GM, and Volkswagen; they were the wounded during the siege Texas and found the Ladder exception. We are proud of all first most active companies to settle in the most populated of the Alamo. 1 apparatus for the Austin our staff and the care they pro- country in the world. At the Ferrari’s headquarters, they The final assault came Fire Department. Sal couldn’t vide every day. anticipate that in 4-5 years China could become the fifth on March 6, 1836 when help but ham it up in his strategic market in the world, up from the present eight. General Santa Anna’s over- Charlestown football t-shirt. From the available data, and by the current trend, it will powering forces crushed the (Photos by Sal G.) not be impossible to reach a new record. volunteers defending the Alamo. • Stirpe Nostra (Continued from Page 2) When Santa Anna entered goddess of agriculture; Juno, Poseidon (Neptune) took the the Alamo to survey his wife of Jupiter; Dis, god of sea, and Zeus (Jupiter) took victory, it was short-lived. the underworld and Neptune, the heavens. The earth was The facts surrounding the god of the sea. In time all of reserved as the common pos- Alamo continue to be de- these Primary gods banded session of all three. Regard- bated but the battle to hold together in support of Zeus, less of the division, Zeus re- the Alamo has come to to wage war against the Ti- mained as king of the gods, symbolize. tans. After the Titans were greater and more powerful We all remember the defeated, the world was di- than all of the other gods Alamo as a heroic struggle vided into three parts; Hades combined. against overwhelming odds, took the lower world; NEXT WEEK, Jupiter a place where we made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Like the Battle of Bunker NORTH END Hill, the Alamo remains a

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• Corner Talk (Continued from Page 16) amongst many other rising COMMENTATOR, STUDENT COUNCIL AMONG stars. I will give you the re- sults of this show next week 33 NOMINEES FOR $500,000 MASSCAP ... To, “The Fans of Boxing!” Commentator and Student Council, both The Massachusetts Handicap The best sport fans, in the multiple Grade I winners, are among 13 $500,000 Guaranteed world. Periodically I will graded-stakes winners on the list of 33 3 & Up, 1 & 1/8 Miles showcase some of our great nominees for the $500,000 Massachusetts Horse Trainer “Boxing Fans.” We notice Handicap to be run on Saturday, Septem- A.P. Arrow Todd Pletcher and praise you all. Thank ber 20 at Suffolk Downs. Angliana Gary Contessa you, for endorsing “Boxing, The 66th running of the MassCap will Aquino (URU) Kiaran McLaughlin the Best, Fight sport of all.”... carry a guaranteed purse of $500,000, with Barcola Mark Hennig The Super-heavyweight $300,000 to the winner. The MassCap is Beck and Call James Taglianetti 2008 Beijing Olympic Two promoters of Excel- one of five Classic Division races in this Commentator Nick Zito Champion is from Italy, lence. left is Al Valente, year’s Breeders’ Cup Challenge, a series Cuba Bobby Dibona Roberto Cammarelle ... and on right is Rich of automatic qualifiers for the Breeders’ Dr. Pleasure John Ward, Jr. Ring Magazine, October Cappiello. Cup World Championships. In the Breed- Evening Attire Patrick Kelly 2008. One of my favorite ers’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” Fairbanks Todd Pletcher magazines. An article on nio Tarver, for the I.B.F. format, the winner of the MassCap will au- Grasshopper Neil Howard Rocky Graziano, titled “Hall light-heavyweight champi- tomatically qualify for entry in the Breed- Judith’s Wild Rush Julian Canet of Fame Profile!” Reminds onship of the world, in Las ers’ Cup Classic, which will be run on Oc- Loose Leaf Kenneth McPeek me of an exhibition show Vegas. 11th Samuel Peter in tober 25 at Oak Tree at Santa Anita Park Magna Graduate Steve Asmussen back in the early 80’s, at the a brawl, and box to defeat in Arcadia, CA. Mambo in Seattle Neil Howard Plymouth Memorial Hall. Russian,Vitali Klitschko, in Commentator, two-time winner of the My Privileged Rafael Ramos Featuring, World Champi- Germany for the W.B.C. Whitney Handicap at Saratoga, hails from Nijinsky Bullet Rafael Ramos ons, Rocky Graziano, Paul Heavyweight Title. 18th, the barn of Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito. O’Malley Christopher Pitrone Pender, Also, Charles P.P.V., Has the Hot, Kelly In addition to his win in the Whitney on Palladio Roger Attfield “Babe” Wood. Tom Pavlik, attempting to im- July 26, Commentator also won this year’s Past the Point Eoin Harty McNeeley, Chico Vejar, pose his will, on the cagey Richter Scale Handicap (Grade II) at Private Scandal Peter Bazeos Tommy Collins, Tinker Pi- veteran of the ring, Bernard Gulfstream Park. Pyro Steve Asmussen cot, Rich Torsney, Jimmy Hopkins. Can he, and will he Student Council is one of four nominees Riversrunrylee Juan Camillo Farrell, Paul Cardoza, and do it? November 8, Madison for trainer Steve Asmussen. Student Rome is Burning John Botty myself. We performed exhi- Square Garden, New York, Council’s two Grade I wins came in this Sam P. Todd Pletcher bitions on this show to raise Roy Jones Jr. boxes and year’s Pimlico Special and last year’s Pa- Solar Flare (ARG) Larry Jones money, for charity. All of brawls with, the fighter Joe cific Classic. The other Asmussen-trained Student Council Steve Asmussen these fighters named are Calzaghe, and wins. 22th in nominees are Magna Graduate, Pyro and Sweetnorthernsaint Leo Azpurua, Jr. great. Rocky Graziano, Las Vegas, Nevada Ricky Zanjero. Timber Reserve John Kimmel What a great individual. Oc- Hatton brawls and boxes Mambo in Seattle, second in this year’s True Resurgence John Terranova, II tober 11th on Showtime, with, Paul Malignaggi, in a thrilling Travers Stakes (Grade I), has Volcanic Force Osvaldo Rivera Chad Dawson tactically sensational match. Who’s been nominated by trainer Neil Howard, Won Awesome Dude Michael Mareina fights for victory, over Anto- going to win this one? De- who also nominated last year’s Travers’ Zanjero Steve Asmussen cember 6th, Oscar De La runner-up Grasshopper. Hoya fights in a, “don’t hold Fairbanks, second to Brass Hat in the The James B. Moseley Sprint Handicap LEGAL NOTICE back.” in this. “I am the 2007 MassCap, is one of three nominees $100,000 Guaranteed Commonwealth of Massachusetts champ fight!” with, the Pac for trainer Todd Pletcher. The five-year- 3 & Up, 6 Furlongs The Trial Court man, Manny Paquiao. A old recently won the Duke of Magenta Horse Trainer Probate and Family Court Department great month in Boxing. Now Stakes at Saratoga over fellow nominees Adore the Gold Michael Gorham MIDDLESEX Division I bear to you tidings that are Angliana and Magna Graduate. Pletcher Aquino (URU) Kiaran McLaughlin Docket No. 08P3701EP1 difficult to write. A ten count has also nominated A.P. Arrow and Sam Cavallo Pazzo Anthony Dutrow In the Estate of for World Champion great P. Connections Brenda McCarthy ALICE A. PLANTA Joey Giardello, (Joey In addition to Zito, Asmussen, Howard Fairly Crafty Florence Gemma Siravo Late of MELROSE In the County of MIDDLESEX Tilelli ) whom I was made and Pletcher, high profile trainers Gary Fearless Vision Patrick Reynolds Date of Death June 11, 2008 aware of by Joe Possidento, Contessa, Eoin Harty, Larry Jones, Kiaran Gold and Roses Richard Schosberg NOTICE OF PETITION on Thursday, September 4, McLaughlin, Ken McPeek and John Ward Hold on Smokey Donald Kielty FOR PROBATE OF WILL 2008, that World Champion have all nominated horses to the race. Joey Carson Mark Shuman To all persons interested in the above Joey Giardello, had passed Grade II winner Adore the Gold, trained Joey P. Benjamin Perkins, Jr. captioned estate, a petition has been presented praying that a document purport- onto that,” Golden Ring in by Michael Gorham, is among the 21 Maddy’s Lion Gregory Sacco ing to be the last will of said decedent be Heaven, Refereed by God.” I nominees for the $100,000 James B. My Privileged Rafael Ramos proved and allowed, and that DONA-KAY have also received a call Moseley Sprint Handicap on the MassCap Place Your Bet Scott Lake CARR of GLOUCESTER in the County of ESSEX or some other suitable person be ap- from Ring 4 President, Day undercard. Programmed a Star Florence Gemma Siravo pointed executrix, named in the will to serve Mickey Finn, on the pass- Weight assignments for both races will Ravalo Donald Barr without surety. ing of Ring 4, Boston past be announced by Suffolk Downs racing sec- Real Estate Bruce Levine IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE President, George Kreger. retary Tom Creel on Saturday, September Roman Candles Lynne Scace A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT George Kreger, has been a 13. Final entries will be drawn at the Southern Missile David Jacobson AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN very influential individual O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) MassCap post position draw and press con- Southern Rainbow Charles Assimakopoulos ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. within this world of ours — ference luncheon on Wednesday, Septem- Starforaday Gary Contessa In addition, you must file a written affidavit boxing. The Over the Hill ber 17. Suave Jazz Anthony Dutrow of objections to the petition, stating specific Pugs Breakfast, President of facts and grounds upon which the objection The complete lists of MassCap and is based, within thirty (30) days after the Ring 4, and mainly as a great Moseley nominees follow. return day (or such other time as the court, man that was thought of LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE on motion with notice to the petitioner, may highly by all. You too, are allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, referreed by God. To you The Trial Court The Trial Court ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at both,” Rest in Peace. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court CAMBRIDGE this day, September 5, 2008. The Trial Court Department Department Probate and Family Court Marie A. Gardin MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division Acting Register of Probate Department Docket No. 08P3487EP1 Docket No. 08P2958EP1 LEGAL NOTICE SUFFOLK Division Docket No. 08P1677EP1 In the Estate of In the Estate of Commonwealth of Massachusetts JOSEPH MARTIN KOWALSKI FRANKLIN M. ELLERBEE LEGAL NOTICE The Trial Court In the Estate of A/K/A JOSEPH MANON KOWALSKI A/K/A FRANKLIN MANCY ELLERBEE Probate and Family Court SUSAN C. SWEENEY Commonwealth of Massachusetts Late of WAYLAND Late of NATICK The Trial Court Department Late of BOSTON In the County of MIDDLESEX MIDDLESEX Division In the County of MIDDLESEX Probate and Family Court In the County of SUFFOLK Date of Death February 17, 2003 Date of Death May 28, 2008 Department Docket No. 08P3714GI1 Date of Death November 10, 2007 NOTICE OF PETITION SUFFOLK Division In the Matter Of NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL Docket No. 08P1632AD1 CONSTANCE DECOSTA FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND CODICIL To all persons interested in the above In the Estate of Of ACTON In the County of MIDDLESEX To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been pre- GLORIA R. PIZZARELLA captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been presented praying that a document purport- Late of BOSTON NOTICE OF PETITION FOR sented praying that a document purport- sented praying that a document purport- ing to be the last will of said decedent be In the County of SUFFOLK APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN ing to be the last will of said decedent be ing to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed, and that CHARLES F. Date of Death July 31, 2008 OF MENTALLY ILL PERSON proved and allowed, and that JOHN proved and allowed, and that MARK A. ROYE of NATICK in the County of MIDDLESEX To CONSTANCE DECOSTA of ACTON in SWEENEY of ELLIOT in the State of MAINE KOWALSKI of HOLLIS in the State of NEW or some other suitable person be appointed NOTICE OF PETITION FOR be appointed executor, named in the will to APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATRIX the County of MIDDLESEX, and HER heirs HAMPSHIRE be appointed executor, named executor, named in the will to serve without apparent or presumptive, a petition has serve without surety. in the will to serve without surety. surety. To all persons interested in the above been filed in the above captioned matter IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, captioned estate, a petition has been pre- alleging that said CONSTANCE DECOSTA of YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE sented praying that GLORIA A. PIZZARELLA ACTON in the County of MIDDLESEX is a A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT of EAST BOSTON in the County of SUFFOLK mentally ill person and praying that CHERYL AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN or some other suitable person be appointed A. DELANEY of BOXBOROUGH in the County IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) administratrix of said estate to serve without of MIDDLESEX be appointed guardian, to OCTOBER 2, 2008. ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2008. ON OCTOBER 10, 2008. surety. serve without surety of the person. In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may SEPTEMBER 25, 2008. ON OCTOBER 10, 2008. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at BOSTON this day, September 10, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, September 5, 2008. BOSTON this day, September 5, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, August 22, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, September 9, 2008. Richard Iannella Marie A. Gardin Richard Iannella Marie A. Gardin Marie A. Gardin Register of Probate Acting Register of Probate Register of Probate Acting Register of Probate Acting Register of Probate Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

new Keeper of the Gate, Ja- son “Big Six” Estrada of THE COOZ REVEALED: He’s show you that there are al- Providence, at (14-1, 3 KO’s), got an iPod, he drives a 2008 ways surprises right around defeated Dominic “The car and he has an athlete the corner. Gatekeeper” Jenkins, win- other than a basketball BRUINS TO START BUZZ- ning 79/73, by all three player as his hero. That’s just ING: The Bruins will take the judges for Estrada. Addy some of the interesting facts first steps in their 2008-2009 Irizarry of Hartford (6-2, 2 that come to light in a short season as they come to- KO’s) defeated, by unani- profile of Celtics legend Bob gether for the start of train- mous decision, the (7-13-1, Cousy that appeared Septem- ing camp. 0 KO), Yvonne Reis. Also ber 8 in Sporting News Today, Rookies will report first (on Ledyard’s Brian Macy, then a new on-line publication September 16) to be followed “Won in One “over Shawn that had its premiere edition by the veterans three days Dr. Roland Estrada’s, Hawk, Kentucky, at 1:49. Fighter Rich Gingras on back in late July. The Cooz later. Camp sites will include (Jason’s father) and Jason Christina Leadbeater (1 -1, left, and trainer Jimmy indicated that he does indeed Ristuccia Arena in Estrada 0 KO’s) beat, Karen Dulin of Farrell on right. have an iPod complete with Wilmington, Cole Harbour “He did It!” Matt “Too Mystic by decision. Keith tunes by Barbra Streisand, Place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Smooth” Godfrey did, as the Kozlin 1-0 of Warwick, R.I. Valuev, and was able to Frank Sinatra and Johnny one day at The Ice Center in saying goes in boxing. “You defeated in a 4 rounder New catch Valuev, with single Mathis. He also spins around Waterbury, Vermont, plus a can never tell a great fighter, Yorker, Borngod Washing- shots. One of these single the Bay State in a 2008 few sessions at the Garden till he has got knocked ton. This show was pre- shots sent Valuev to the Toyota Avalon. However, on Causeway Street. down.” Too Smooth “got sented by, Jimmy canvas, in the second round. technology only goes so far Practices are scheduled for knocked down, and got right Burchfield of CES, who in The referee did not rule with the Hall of Fame point the Garden on September 20- back up. After getting turn will be honored on Sep- this a knockdown, and gave guard who reveals that he is 21, September 27 and Octo- knocked down, by the hard tember 27, by the ITALO- a count, which would have not computer literate. Maybe ber 4. Some 56 players have hitting 17 KO, Emmanuel AMERICAN Club. In recog- given Ruiz, a two point not computer literate. But been invited to camp. Since Nwodo and his, 21-5 record. nition of Burchfield’s out- round. This was a controver- surely a lover of literature. At only 23 players per team can Get this! He got right back standing contributions to sial loss for Ruiz. This bout, the time of the recent inter- suit up for an NHL regular up, from this knockdown, society. This elaborate func- was ruled a split decision view he had a total of 24 season game, there will be a with the heart of a Cham- tion will be held at Twin Riv- win for Valuev. Then score books on his couch and was number of outright cuts plus pion. Godfrey, then whooped ers. The starting time, is at cards, reversed to a unani- actively engaged in reading other sent back to their jun- Nwodo into submission, 6:00 pm. For tickets call CES mous decision victory for two of them: Escape by Rob- ior hockey teams or to the which in turn prompted ref- at (401)724-2254. I’ll see you Valuev. Manager Tony ert Tanenbaum and A Woman AHL affiliate in Providence. eree Dan Schiavone to stop there ... I give my. compli- Cardinale, might appeal in Charge by Carl Bernstein. One of those new to the this match, at 1:57 of the ments, to the 6' 2", 238 lb these fight rulings … Rich, He’s certainly come a long B’s camp will be center fourth round. Congratula- John Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KO’s), Cappiello Promotions pre- way from his first job — which Stephane Yelle, who was tions “Champ!” Matt for his gallant effort in oppos- sented to you on September he says was delivering fish picked up by the Bruins just Godfrey, a local Providence, ing the giant, in seven foot, 6 Fight Night at the Roxy, by bicycle for a market in St. after Labor Day. A veteran of Rhode Island, fighter. Matt 317 lb. Nicolay Valuev (49- with Donny Orr, Phil Miller’ Albans, N.Y. when he was 12 12 years in the NHL, he Remillard (15-0, 8 KO) of 1-, 34 KO’s) of Russia, in this Simeone Dunwell, Derek years old. His pay was about comes to Causeway Street Connecticut, the WBC a World Title fight, in Ger- Silveira, Ryan Kielizwes, $3 per week. having won a pair of Stanley USNBC Featherweight many. Valuev used his left Dennis Wilcox, Castulo The Houdini of the Hard- Cups with the Colorado Ava- Champion, wins in stopping jab, and John Ruiz his guts Gonzalez, Frankie Trader wood stated that he wouldn’t lanche, the first in his Adauto Gonzalez (10-6, 4 KO) and ability to overcome the mind trading places with rookie season (1995-1996) at 1:13, of the 4th round. The size differential with (Continued on Page 15) “one of our presidents so I and a second in 2000-2001. could make the world a bet- In the latter campaign, of ter, non-partisan place.” He course, he was a teammate added that his favorite ath- of former Bruins star Ray NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN lete is the late tennis star Bourque who had asked to be Arthur Ashe while the per- traded in 2000, precisely so SPORTS HALL OF FAME NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER INC. son he would like to trade he would have a better places with would be Casey chance of winning a Cup be- IN ASSOCIATION WITH Stengel, the legendary man- fore he retired. ager of the New York Yan- Yelle appeared in every kees during their dynasty playoff game during both years of the 1950s. Cooz says Stanley Cup runs, the high- that Casey had “no airs. What lights of his seven seasons you saw was the real person.” with Colorado. He then went Talented on the court, he on to play five seasons with admits he’d like to be gifted the Calgary Flames. In his • 3 COURSE DINNER in another area — the “abil- dozen years in the league, he • DOOR PRIZES LIVE PRESENTS ity to play the piano well.” has missed the playoffs only • RAFFLES He added that his greatest once, during the 2002-2003 ENTERTAINMENT • SILENT AUCTION love is competition, what he season with Calgary. That’s BY JOEY CANZANO • CIGAR ROLLING values most in others is com- a good omen for the B’s. In passion and that he would addition to the on-ice boost certainly love to see the Yell brings to the B’s, he also Celtics win Banner 18. At- bolsters the locker room with tention Red Sox fans: Bob’s another veteran voice, so favorite team while growing important when playoff time up in New York City was the comes around next spring. Yankees — but after he CELTICS ACQUIRE MILES came north to attend college — Another signing right after Friday, September 19, 2008 TICKETS: $65.00 at Holy Cross he liked our re- Labor Day brought T.K.O. CORPORATE PACKAGE AVAILABLE: $1000 THE SHAW'S CENTER gion so much that he never NBA veteran Darius Miles INCLUDES: ROUND CARD SIGNAGE, 6:30PM DOORS OPEN left, choosing to live in to the Celtics. It’s some-what Worcester since that time. of a gamble for the C’s, since RING MENTIONS & VIP TABLE FOR 10 7PM COCKTAILS & REGISTRATION He still likes to visit New Miles has been out of the NBA ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT NIASHF NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER INC. York as well as Paris and the past two seasons recov- adds that the best thing he ering from knee injuries. likes about himself is that he Celtics director of basket- DON'T MISS THE REMATCH has perfect vision (though the ball operations Danny Ainge TEAM INTOCCIA VS. TEAM BALSAMO photo accompanying the pro- says the team worked out TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE! file showed him wearing Miles twice before signing THIS EVENT SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR! glasses). him. Drafted right out of high When asked about a dream school in Illinois, the 6-9- for- www.niashfmass.org date, he replied” “I’m 80. You ward played six seasons with Call Pam Modugno @ 781-956-7441 or Linda Costanzo @ 617-584-9126 must be kidding.” Actually, the L.A. Clippers, Cleveland Directions to The Shaw's Center • 1 Lexington Avenue, Brockton Bob has been happily mar- and Portland, averaging 10.7 ried to his wife Missy for sev- points in 412 games over that From the North From the Rhode Island/ South Take I-93 South Route 95 North to Massachusetts eral decades. Finally, Cooz span. If Darius makes it Take Rt-24 South exit towards Brockton, Exit 4 Take Exit 6A - Route 495 South says that his personal motto back, that’s great. If things Merge on RT-24 South Take Exit 7A to Rte. 24 North is “Do the best you can when don’t work out, the C’s are Take Exit 17A - 123 East to Brockton Take Exit 17A - Route 123 East/ Brockton Proceed .7 mi. past Brockton High School bear right at 7-Eleven After Brockton High School bear right at 7-Eleven no one is watching.” strong enough to get things Take first right after fire station onto Lexington Ave After Fire Station take first right onto Lexington Ave And we here in New En- done without him. Champi- The Shaw's center is on your right. The Shaw's Center is on your right. gland thought we knew the ons get the benefit of taking Cooz. Guess it just goes to chances like this.