VOL. 113 - NO. 48 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 $.30 A COPY PROCLAMATION OF THANKSGIVING Washington D.C. - October 3, 1863 Sumbitted by Bob DeCristoforo The year that is drawing has enlarged the borders of Praise to our beneficent Fa- toward its close, has been our settlements, and the ther who dwelleth in the filled with the blessings of mines, as well of iron and Heavens. And I recommend fruitful fields, and healthy coal, as of the precious met- to them that while offering skies. To these bounties, als, have yielded even more up the ascriptions just due which are so constantly en- abundantly than heretofore. to Him for such singular de- joyed that we are prone to Population has steadily in- liverances and blessing, forget the source from which creased, not withstanding they do also, with humble they came, others have the waste that has been penitence for our national been added, which are so ex- made in the camp, the siege perseveres and disobedi- traordinary a nature that and the battlefield; and the ence, commend to His ten- they cannot fail to penetrate country, rejoicing in the con- der care all those who have and soften even the heart sciousness of augmented become widows, orphans, which is habitually insen- strength and vigor, is per- mourners or sufferers in the sible to the ever watchful mitted to expect continu- lamentable civil strife in providence of Almighty God. ance of years with large in- which we are unavoidably Pamela In the midst of a civil war of crease of freedom. No hu- engaged, and fervently im- unequaled magnitude and man has devised nor hath plore the interposition of the Donnaruma, severity, which has some- any mortal hand worked out Almighty Hand to heals the Publisher/ times seemed to foreign these great things. They are wounds of the nation and to States to invite and provoke the gracious gifts of the Most restore it as soon as they Editor, their aggression, peace has High God, who, while dealing many be consistent with the and the staff been preserved with all na- with us in anger for our sins, Divine purposes to the full tions, order has been main- hath nevertheless remem- enjoyment of peace, har- of the tained, the laws have been bered mercy. It has seem to mony, tranquility and Post-Gazette respected and obeyed, and me fit and proper that they Union. In testimony where harmony has prevailed ev- should solemnly, reverently of, I have hereunto set by erywhere except in the the- and gratefully acknowledged hand and caused the Seal of atre of military conflict; as one with heart and one the United States to be af- while that theatre has been voice by the whole American fixed. Done at the City of greatly contracted by the ad- people. I do therefore invite Washington, this third day of vancing armies and navies my fellow citizens in every October, in the year of our News Briefs of the Union. Needful diver- part of the United States, Lord, one thousand eight sions of wealth and of and also those who are at sea hundred and sixty-three, by Sal Giarratani strength from the fields of and those who are sojourn- and of the independence of peaceful industry to the na- ing in foreign lands, to set the United States the tional defense have not ar- part and observe the last Eighty-eight. Why Not Just Give Them a Bigger rested the plough, the Thursday of November, next, Senior Discount While You’re at it shuttle or the ship; the axe as a day of Thanksgiving and — ABRAHAM LINCOLN As long as our pols up on Beacon Hill are afraid This is the proclamation which set the precedent for America’s national day of Thanksgiving. of elderly drivers and their AARP advocates, these representatives of the people will continue to duck the question of passing public safety legislation keeping those really bad elderly Mayor’s Column drivers rolling on the roads and into innocent folks, plate glass windows and houses. They can’t by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston even agree on mandatory road testing for Thanksgiving Day, for many, means day at the drop of a hat. These men and all drivers 75 and older. This isn’t ageism, this family, football, and turkey. As we put women respond to the call wherever is public safety and our politicians are stuck our daily routines on hold and gather they’re needed to keep Boston safe, and in neutral in the crosswalk not knowing where around the dinner table for a special we own them for their service. to go. meal, let us think about what we, as We should remember our teachers You see, the elderly vote and elected officials Bostonians, have to be thankful for, and and our school leaders for their dedica- are all about getting re-elected. You can bet with of those who give of themselves for the tion in the classroom everyday. One 2009 about to close the curtain and with 2010 less fortunate in our communities. teacher, Sandra Mitchell-Woods, princi- an election year, no legislation will ever get out First and foremost, I’m thankful every- pal at Nathan Hale Elementary School of committee. We will sit and wait for the next day for my wife, Angela, my two children in Roxbury, earned “principal of the big bang. In the end, action always speaks louder and six grandchildren. I’m also thank- year” honors for her unselfish attitude than words. ful to you — the people of Boston — who as she made a true difference in the I Thought the State was Going Broke? gave this administration four more lives of low-income, minority children. Doesn’t the governor and Beacon Hill talk a years to continue improving our city. I’m thankful for the crime watch lot about the financial trouble the state is in? Our mission remains focused on organizations who work with together Isn’t the governor slashing the budget to save strengthening our schools, creating a with local authorities and residents money? Isn’t the Department of Mental Health more efficient government, and brining to make their neighborhoods safer. and many other agencies being forced to cut back more jobs to our city to create a shared Other neighborhood-specific groups and or eliminate services to those in need? How does future for all Bostonians. We’ll continue Main Streets organizations promote Beacon Hill justify talk of giving illegals in Mas- to rely on you, the people of Boston, on safe, thriving economic sectors in every sachusetts both in-state tuition at state colleges the hard work of City employees, and neighborhood. These groups of involved and UMass and driver’s licenses, too? It may be on the help from those outside of City citizens help make Boston great. politically correct to do, but it is quite stupid too. Hall. Let’s not forget our State partners and (Continued on Page 14) We should be thankful for public safety agencies. They answer the call every- (Continued on Page 15)

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by David Trumbull

Don’t Ask; Don’t Tell Not long after the first foun- Italian immigration in the THE GOTHIC SYSTEM dation of the city, they opened late 19th and first quarter of Gothic architecture was side is called a vault. Vaults Europe is sometimes called a sanctuary of refuge for all the 20th centuries. No, the born during the 12th century may run straight across or “Christian Pointed Architec- fugitives, where they received Patrick plan is to reward civilization of France. It they may run diagonally. ture”. It started in the area and protected all, delivering illegal immigrants who evolved from the Roman- Diagonal vaulting that di- known as the “Ille de France” none back, neither the servant manage to avoid expulsion esque style, of which it was vides a ceiling into four and then spread throughout to his master, the debtor to by giving them privileged a natural outgrowth. The parts is called “quadripartite” the rest of France and into his creditor, nor the murderer access to public goods and style is semi-technically vaulting, and if the division England, Germany, Italy, and into the hands of the magis- services. Key recommenda- defined as a system of is in six parts it is called Spain. One of the problems trate, saying it was a privi- tions in the report include: vaults, supports, and but- sexpartite vaulting. If I sup- that developed with the use leged place; insomuch that • In-state tuition at public tresses, strong enough to port a wall by standing tight of round arches and vaults the city grew presently very colleges and universities for bear the crushing weight of against it, I am buttressing was that those with varying populous. all immigrants including the roof. The stability of the the wall. If I stand away from trajectories exerted varying those here illegally, — Plutarch, Life of structure was maintained the wall and push against it degrees of thrust. Pointed • Driver’s licenses for Romulus, founder of Rome chiefly by an equilibrium of with my arm extended, then arches can be brought to illegals, and counterthrusts. my arm becomes a flying any desired height without Ancient Rome, as has our • Rental vouchers and A few fast explanations are buttress. increasing the thrust, and Republic, became great as other forms of subsidized in order at this time. Arches The 13th century in France this was a major factor in the its population swelled with housing. and vaults are in the same was an age of religious en- development of the Gothic immigrates fleeing intoler- As one local commentator family. A true arch or vault thusiasm. It brought about system. able conditions in their says: “I don’t want special exerts a sidewise push the construction of about Three of the major charact- native lands. But it was not treatment, just treat me like called a thrust. When sitting 80 cathedrals and 500 eristics of Gothic churches an easy growth. The succes- an illegal immigrant!” in a church facing the altar, churches. A religious fervor may now be listed as the sors of Romulus struggled to The Patrick plan even the openings on either side swept the country as cities employment of: 1. Pointed unite, into one city, native seeks to “Discourage ques- which are spanned by arch competed with each other to arches; 2. High vaulted Romans and immigrants tioning by local and state type construction are prop- build the largest and most ceilings; and 3. Flying but- from the Sabines and other police on the immigration erly called arches. Arch con- lofty churches, while people tresses. tribes. America, too, has, status of those involved in struction which spans from gave money, labor or food. several times, had to answer crimes including victims, the left side over the right Gothic architecture in NEXT ISSUE: Stained Glass the question, How do we witnesses, and suspects.” assimilate a large influx of And, “Reiterate the policy newcomers from foreign directive banning State Po- Oilheat Association Gives Mass. Consumers Essential Tips on lands with unfamiliar lan- lice from engaging in en- guage and customs? forcement of federal immi- Winter Energy Conservation and Budgeting On November 17th Gover- gration laws and encourage Massachusetts oilheat re- Michael Ferrante. against heat loss and pre- nor Deval Patrick unveiled similar policies for local po- tailers are letting consum- In addition to the ease of vent them from freezing. his “New Americans Agenda” lice departments.” In other ers know that it’s not too late automatic delivery based on • Stop drafts by eliminat- report with 131 recommen- words, liberal Democrats for them to save on winter degree-day usage, consum- ing any gaps between your dations for better integrating like the “don’t ask; don’t tell” heating costs by tuning up ers should also consider door and the threshold on immigrants and refugees policy at least as applied to their heating oil systems and the financial benefits of a the floor. into the social, civic and those who broke the laws of taking other simple, practi- budget payment plan for • Use a bottom seal that economic life of the Com- this country to get here. cal steps to conserve energy. their energy purchases that can be attached to the bot- monwealth. Sadly for the New oil furnaces are can spread out fuel oil costs tom of the door — it should future of our Common- David Trumbull is the highly efficient, but an an- at the same monthly level brush up against the floor to wealth, Governor Patrick’s chairman of the Boston Ward nual tuneup also keeps ex- throughout the year. seal up the threshold. plan, if implemented, is not Three Republican Committee. isting equipment function- HEAT SAVING TIPS: • Caulk or re-caulk exte- much directed toward mak- Boston’s Ward Three includes ing at top performance, ac- EASY DOs rior spaces between the win- ing Americans out of immi- the North End, West End, part cording to the heating oil • Get a heating system dows and walls of your home. grants who follow the rules of Beacon Hill, downtown, industry’s Massachusetts tuneup — it’ll ensure you get • Close your kitchen vent, — the sort of program in waterfront, Chinatown, and Oilheat Council (MOC). maximum performance from fireplace damper and closet place during the peak of part of the South End. 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THE BATTLE ABOUT A SYMBOL by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco As amply reported by the Italian Mass Media over the last weeks, a battle has been raging over the pres- ence of the crucifix in Italian classrooms, and in Courtrooms. Christian Europe has been waging a campaign aimed at the ‘status quo’, i.e. to keep the symbol of the Christian faith where, as they say, legitimately belongs. Needless to say, the Vatican has been the most vocal in this campaign, which has become quite dreadful of late. A few years ago, an Italian Tribunal ruled that the crucifix did not belong inside a classroom. The rea- son of the Court’s ruling was plainly ‘constitutional’. Allow me to point out that the Italian Constitution categorically states that anyone can practice any SEE SANTA CLAUS ARRIVE AT NORTH END PARK religion, ergo, freedom of religion. In Italy, of course, they elected to accept the crucifix in the classroom, BY HELICOPTER AT 1:00 P.M. for it epitomizes the Christian Faith, much beyond In case of bad weather, Parade will be held the next Sunday, December 20th the Vatican’s tiny borders, particularly all over Europe. However, when we read the (Italian) Constitution we IN ASSOCIATION WITH find that the freedom of religion is spelled out in clear, The Nazzaro Center • North End Against Drugs • unambiguous terms. It states that all religions are Mayor’s Offi ce of Arts, Tourism and Special Events equal before the law, thus it doesn’t sponsor any par- ticular religion. The Vatican was quite furious recently when the Merry Christmas High Court of the European Community ruled that it is unconstitutional to promote one religion, in this case the Christian one, over another. Councilor Sal LaMattina In Italy, some Courts had in the past ruled occa- sionally that the presence of the crucifix in a class- room was legitimate. But the reasoning behind their Honors Local Iraq Veteran ruling had been harshly criticized by strict constitu- tionalists, and devout Catholics too, who found these Courts’ reasoning weak and inconsistent by any con- stitutional legitimacy. The European Court meeting in Strasbourg had found that there was no legitimacy in the constitutional sense, for it conflicted also with the European Convention which had established the principle of human, equal rights of the individual. The European ‘Convention’, furthermore, doesn’t mention anything of relevance, and significance, of one reli- gion, but it recognizes the absolute importance of the parents’ rights to educate their children according to their conviction and religious freedom of the pupils. The European Court’s ruling underscores the fact that the school is a place where students’ diversity is real, thus not one single religion to have pre-eminence of choice. Therefore, the European Court clearly ruled against the presence of the crucifix in the classroom, for it simply intended to prevent disturbing situations among the non-Christian pupils. Therefore, the Court was making an attempt to pre-empt any emotions among students, of other religions, or even agnostics ones. Those who read the European Court’s ruling as an anti-Catholic stand fail to recognize that it was this Court’s responsibility to guarantee a difficult bal- Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina presents a citation to Sgt. Mary-Sue Finocchio, ance, and assure the protection of all the rights of the a 27-year veteran of the US Army who grew up in East Boston. Sgt. Finocchio returned individual. from her fourth deployment to Iraq on October 26 and was presented with the citation One of the strange, but not legitimate, decisions by five days later on her birthday at the Friends of East Boston Club. Those in attendance an Italian Court occurred some time ago in the Veneto include, standing left to right, Carol Finocchio, Diane Donovan, Cheryl Van Meter, Region. On one occasion the Court had ruled that since J.D. Finocchio, Sgt. Finocchio, Irene Guglielmo, Councilor Sal LaMattina, Annajean the vast majority of the local people had chosen to have McMahon and Tony Finocchio. Dolly Finocchio is sitting. the crucifix in the classroom, it felt a legitimate duty to allow it. As we have indicated above, a popular choice doesn’t necessarily abide by the Constitution. The R.J. Antonelli and Company Incorporated Veneto case, and a few others in the same Region, had reached an unconstitutional decision, but only Accountants and Auditors by following a popular pressure, not Constitutional Boston Business Journal Top 50 Firms – 2004/2005 principles. The rule of the majority, as we well know in the States, cannot ignore, or infringe upon the Corporations • Trusts • Estates • Individuals • Computer Services • Financial Planning rights of the minority, or even those of a single indi- Buying and Selling Businesses • I.R.S. and D.O.R. Representation • Federal and State Taxes vidual. To guarantee the rights of all the individuals 331 Montvale Avenue Rocco J. Antonelli, C.P.A. is the essential prerogative of a Constitutional State. Citizens Bank Bldg. @I-93 781-937-9300 (Continued on Page 15) Woburn, MA 01801 A Since 1948 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING OUT LOUD with Ben Doherty by Sal Giarratani SILVER OR GOLD INVESTMENT Why People Run for Public Office More than 14% of US buy 1 ounce of gold. Now it turity you will get your full As I read former Boston served their needs and was homeowners with a mort- takes about 6.2 ounces of value plus interest. A 10- City Council at Large candi- their voice on Beacon Hill. gage were either behind in silver to buy an ounce of gold. year US treasury note yields date Andrew Kenneally’s My political hero growing up their payments or in foreclo- “We expect the gold silver 3.34%/year. The Winsor II commentary on why he ran was James Michael Curley sure at the end of Septem- ratio to move toward its his- lost 45% in the 12 months for office and what insight who came from Lower Rox- ber, a record high for the torical mean as silver out- ending February, 2009 but he learned from it all, I ap- bury too. Both of these guys ninth quarter in a row. The performs gold in % terms held up well so far in 2009 preciated his understanding were my mentors. Mortgage Bankers Associ- over the next few years,” and rebounded decently in a of how important it is for our I haven’t run for office ation’s recent report adds to Nichols says. Unlike gold, bull market. You could use society to have people will- since my experience back fears that the housing mar- which is used mainly for in- a stop-loss on your market ing to run for office to serve in 1995. Nor have I felt the ket and broader recovery vestment purposes, about funds say 10%. If the mar- the needs of others. fever to do so. I enjoy be- could be thwarted by the on- 50% of all silver goes for in- ket starts to climb again you Most people would never ing politically active. Even going surge in home loan dustrial uses in film, and will have to work up the consider running for office. in losing, I learn something defaults, especially as the electronics and batteries nerve to jump back in again Sadly, most people don’t even about both the process and unemployment rate keeps replacing lithium,” Nichols and that could take years. take the time to vote. They myself. Hopefully, Kenneally, rising. Lost jobs, not the says. Stocks lost more ground last seem to think that obligation Doug Bennett, Tito Jackson shady loans made during the It’s a tough time to buy a week and action among lead- belongs to someone else, not and Tomas Gonzales learned housing boom are now the portfolio of stocks or long- ing companies was quiet. them. They seem apparently more about themselves main reason homeowners term bond funds. Most people The NASDAQ and NYSE com- too busy complaining than and this profession called fell behind in their mort- are afraid of the market. An posites fell .5% each. The actually offering solutions or politics. gages. If you don’t have a job, investor is not looking for S&P fell .5% and the Dow fell even their two-cents. I also learned back years you can’t pay your mortgage how much he will make in .3%. The volume was mixed, I supported another candi- ago that losing was a learn- payments. an investment, but what he up on the NYSE and down on date in the at-large race ing experience for me. It is While gold has all the at- stands to lose. If you lose the NASDAQ. Friday did little (Ayanna Pressley) and was in defeat you learn much tention, silver goes on a run. 50% of your money, you have to change the direction of quite pleased to attend a vic- about yourself and how you Silver has soared to $18.45/ to earn 100% to dollar-cost the market as it was “triple” tory party on Election Night grew more by it. oz., from $10.79 at the begin- average and break even. bewitching day on trading on after the polls closed. Over There was no life-chang- ning of the year, a 71% gain Only 148 stock funds out of options expiring. The my long career as a political ing experience for me.1 in contract gold gained 32% 5,554 distinct portfolios have NASDAQ has been stuck in activist, it has been a while wasn’t knocked off a horse closing at a record high of recouped their losses from a trading range since late seeing my candidate win. like Saul on the road to hell. $1,170/oz. But silver is no- September 9, 2007 and September. Stocks such as Winning is always much I wasn’t knocking at death’s where near a record. It ral- 2,085 are down 25% since McDonald’s, American Ex- better than not winning. door. My desire to serve was lied to $19.30/oz. gold, and the markets 2007 peak. press, Merke, and Microsoft, Running for office has to be watching life around me. I silver often move in tan- Stocks are the best bet for climbed higher, but more of more than saying “What if?” watched poor people strug- dem, prompted by fears of gains. If you have a long- them have top-notch funda- Though never doing some- gling on a daily basis. I saw inflation and the low value term goal such as retire- mentals. Unless an investor thing will always make one a giant disconnect between of the US dollar on the cur- ment, you need to tiptoe bought in to these leaders wonder what would have hap- the city streets I grew up on rency markets. At $18.45/ back into the stock market early at an early stage as pened had he or she tried. and those powerful politi- oz., silver is far more afford- if only to get returns near frustration is the name of Back fifteen years ago, I cians purportedly represent- able than gold. Sales of sil- “pathetic.” Your best bet is a the game. The dollar gained lived in Quincy and decided ing. I wanted to grow up like ver eagles from the US Mint small mix of bond funds and but eased from earlier highs. to run for a seat on the Charlie Iannello or Curley have soared to $25 million money market A mix was Gold edged up ending up @ Quincy School Committee. I trying to give voice to the oz., coins so far in 2009 from proposed in October 1998 and 1170 a three week gain. Oil was one of six candidates voiceless. I still feel that way. $19.6 million in 2008. The it has regained 58% since futures fell to $77.21/bll., vying for three seats. I ran If you ask me if now as an US Mint is making only 1 oz. then versus 9.8% for the rising for the week. Existing and did all the things candi- aging baby-boomer, have I silver coins and in proof sets S&P 500 Index. Their cow- home loans jumped 10% in dates had to do. I had de- got running for office out of high-quality collector is- ardly portfolio gained 4.4% October and gold hit a new signed my own lawn signs my system? My answer is sues. Another source of sil- average annual return. It high @ $1,170 for some good and bumper stickers. I at- probably not. ver demand are exchange was conceived to be mild in news this week in the mar- tended candidate forums and As someone I can’t re- funds, which invest directly 18% money funds, 36% To- ketplace. debates. I did all the meet member once said, “It ain’t in silver bullion. The i tal Return fund 5%, selected Tax increases on the and greet stuff. When the over until they’re throwing shares ticket symbol SLV shares 4%. T Rowe Price In- wealthy Americans will be a polls closed on Election dirt on you.” has $5.4 billion in assets and vestor II and 5% Winsor II factor as recent recommen- Night, I finished fifth out of When I was younger my getting larger by the day as Investors fund. The average dations are raising the six candidates receiving motto would have been silver soars. Several foreign money fund now yields .04%. amount of taxes on people 2,232 votes. I lost but didn’t something like, “A fresh face silver funds are also big bul- This will double your money making over $200,000/year feel a loser because I gave it and new start.” Nowadays, lion buyers. People expect in 8,000 years. You won’t and President Obama’s rat- my best shot. it’s more like, “Vote for ex- silver to play catch up says lose anything, but it should ing has fallen to under 50% I grew up in Lower Roxbury perience” or “The older, the Jeff Nichols, senior eco- be higher in five years, so approval rating in November. and the South End, mostly better.” nomic advisor for Poland you can reinvest the money. It’s time to call your in St. Philip’s Parish. I was Meanwhile, my advice is Capital. It usually takes Bonds are a favorite. If you financial advisor or call me the son of working class par- stay involved, stay informed about 16 ounces of silver to hold your bond funds to ma- at 617-261-7777. ents and the grandson of and vote.” If you can, volun- emigrants from either West teer in a campaign. The few Cork or Agrigento in Sicily. that run, need the many that Saint Catherine Laboure I enjoyed politics as a kid. I don’t. by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari knew my state representa- Bottom line is simple: Gov- tive. His name was Charlie ernment is our business. Catherine was born of Pe- our Lady’s statue from the Iannello. He served nine Either we run it or it runs ter and Louise Laboure on wall, kissed it, and said: terms representing his con- us. All of us can make a dif- May 2, 1806. She was the “Now, dear Lady, you are to stituents quite well. He ference. If only we try. ninth child of a family of be my mother.” eleven. When Catherine On January 25, 1818, was nine years old, her Catherine received her First Two Hours of Free Metered saintly mother died. After Holy Communion. From that the burial service, day on she arose every Parking for the Holiday Season Catherine retired to her morning at 4:00 a.m., In keeping with a popular local tradition, the City of Boston room, stood on a chair, took walked several miles to is offering two hours of free metered parking at each of the church in order to attend city’s parking meters on Friday, November 27, and on five Mass and to pray. consecutive Saturdays beginning on November 28 and run- ning through the end of the day on December 26, 2009. SERVICES Meters are free on these days; however, the two-hour time Italian Interpreter limit will remain in effect to give as many visitors as Vazza possible a chance to take advantage of the opportunity. On Tour Guide Sundays, as always, Boston’s parking meters are free and no Translations Funeral Homes time limit is attached. Si eseguono 262 Beach St., Revere In January of 1830, Mayor Menino said, “There are over 7,700 parking meters Pratiche Notarili 781-284-1127 Catherine Laboure became located conveniently throughout Downtown Boston. I am 11 Henry St., E. Boston a postulant in the hospice of pleased to kick-off this holiday season by offering two hours Pensioni 617-567-0955 the Daughters of Charity at of free parking at every one of these meters on these six Catillon-sur-Seine. Three select days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. We Call 617.820.8885 Louis R. Vazza - Mark A. Tauro months later she was in invite shoppers to visit Boston’s exciting and unique stores E-Mail Funeral Directors Paris and entered the Semi- and restaurants while taking advantage of this parking [email protected] www.vazzafunerals.com opportunity.” (Continued on Page 13) POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 Page 5

We just returned from a trip to Sorrento, Italy. On Friday, November 6th we visited my favorite poems and quotes Positano an ocean front expen- sive tourist community. We by Attorney David Saliba walked down to the seashore. On that day the waves were rolling and wind was blow- SEA-FEVER I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, ing hard. The foam was all over And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, the waves. The sky was gray. And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, I was so moved by the scene And a gray mist on the sea’s face and a gray dawn breaking. that I started reciting out loud a poem about the ocean. An Ital- I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide ian lady asked of my wife Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; “questo uomo e pazzo”? (Is that And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, man crazy?) My wife agreed And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying. with her. The poem is Sea-Fever I must go down to the seas again to the vagrant gypsy life. written in the early 1920’s by To the gull’s way and the whale’s way John Masefield Poet Laureate where the wind’s like a whetted knife; of Great Britain. And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, The poem is as follows: And quiet sleep and sweet dream when the long trick’s over. Boston Public Library North End Branch, 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA Saturday, Christmas in the December 5, 2009 North End 12 Noon to 3:00 PM Sung by Holiday Open RUTH HARCOVITZ House! “Boston’s Featuring Julie Andrews” AL NATALE’S BAND! Saturday, Refreshments and December 12, Raffle! 2009 12 Noon BURLINGTON SONS OF ITALY’S Continuing Culture Series The Burlington Sons of Italy is honored and pleased to Wednesday, announce the return of Dr. L. Shepard of Boston College who December 16, 2009 will read and bring Dante’s Canto V of the Inferno to life for Wednesday, 5:30 PM us. She is returning in response to acclaim for a previous December 9, 2009 MIRACLE ON reading of Dante. A gifted academic, Dr. Shepard has been a 5:30 PM 34TH STREET lifelong student of the Italian language and classics. WHITE CHRISTMAS Starring The public is invited to attend this free presentation and Starring Richard vivid interpretation of this timeless canto on the nature of Bing Crosby, Attenborough, love and lust by this timeless author of the Divine Comedy. Danny Kaye and Elizabeth Perkins This Burlington Sons of Italy Lodge #2223 continuing cul- Rosemary Clooney and Mara Wilson ture series event will take place on Monday, November 30 For further information, please contact the library at 617-227-8135 at 7:00 P.M. in the Burlington Library located on Sears Street, just off the town common. As always, refreshments will follow the presentation. LA MALE NOTTE (The Bad Night) PART II Visit the lodge website for current information on by Peter Vitale our future culture series offerings, Italian language (Photos contributed by Professor Larry DiStasi) classes and current social activities. The web site is: www.burlingtonsonsofitaly.org. and travel restrictions while with executive warrants, Mussolini fought against the arrested and interned. Allies. At 14, he became a Sicilian partisan fighting the Fascists and the Nazis. Alternately, while DeLuca played cat and mouse with the Italian Fascists, his father Pietro, an Italian anti- Fascist who had escaped to ‘Tis The Season! Ho! Ho! Ho! America witnessed his “male notte” when federal Merry Christmas agents showed up at his doorstep shortly after mid- St. Agrippina DiMineo Benefit Society night on December 8, 1941 sequestering him away for 15th Annual several months to Ellis Island and held incommuni- Christmas Program for cado for a period of time un- Responding to public and “Alien Enemy” Celestina til his wife reached Eleanor private pressures to “do Roosevelt by letter pleading something” the nation as a North End Children Joseph DeLuca’s family for her husband’s eventual whole may have felt com- SANTA CLAUS IS COMING WITH GIFTS was also the subject of an release. forted in December, 1941 FOR ALL THE NICE BOYS & GIRLS. ironic series of events. Dur- This policy of internment when Roosevelt ordered en- ing the war, DeLuca was was rigorously carried forth emy alien internment and On Sunday, December 13th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm living in Italy with his and continued for many later had certain segments at St. Agrippina’s Chapel at 459 Hanover Street American mother. DeLuca Italians till the end of the of the U.S. populace evacu- could not leave Mussolini’s war despite Italy’s 1943 au- ated from the “vulnerable” ★ All who wish to attend please call 617-363-2678 between Italy. He was subject to tumn surrender. The dam- coastal zones. Unfortunately November 21st and December 6th. To confirm you must Italy’s oppressive curfews age it would do to relations for many Italians, the final supply your child’s name, age, gender, address and phone in the Italian community resultant effect was noth- number so that we can report to Santa’s elves. would last decades ing more than a disruption ★ Please, you must confirm no later than December 6th. Unlike the Justice Depart- of lives, the propagation of All children 10 and under will receive a picture with Santa ment’s policy of internment, ethnic mistrust, the stifling and a gift. Children must be present & accompanied by an the policy of evacuation was of cultural traditions and a adult. Also: Face Painting, Balloons, Characters, Gift Bags. not directed at just specific draining of crucial human Please bring a Camera! Italian individuals in the resources at a time when ★ community who may have the country needed it most. Saint Agrippina’s Christmas Program is for North End vocalized their support of Not one single case of sabo- Residents Only. Mussolini or Fascism. In tage was brought against any Don’t miss seeing “Santa Claus” fact entire sections of the Italian or Italian American country were designated during this timeframe. Nev- as “prohibited” areas and ertheless the potential for “VIVA ST. AGRIPPINA” all non-naturalized Italians sabotage evidentially out- Just a Merry Good Time found in those areas were weighed the personal free- forced to migrate to non- God Bless America DeLuca Family circa 1940 restricted areas or be served (Continued on Page 10) Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 We’re Still Here ... Letter to the Editor ... Copy of Letter to President Barack Obama by Attorney David J. Saliba President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: On September 1, 2009 George F. Will a columnist for the Washington Post, wrote about the war in Afghanistan: “ ... U.S. forces are being increased by 21,000 to 68,000, bringing the coalition total to 110,000. About 9,000 are from Britain where support for the war is winning. Counterinsurgency theory concerning the time and the ratio of forces required to protect the population indicates that, nationwide, Afghanistan would need hundreds of thou- sands of coalition troops, perhaps for a decade or more. That is inconceivable. So instead, forces should be substantially reduced to serve a comprehensive revised policy: America should do only what can be done from offshore, using intelligence, drones, cruise HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in East Boston. missiles, airstrikes and small, potent Special Forces units, con- (Photo by Sal Giarratani) centrating on the porous l,500-mile border with Pakistan, a nation that actually matters ... ” “Thanksgiving is the time tion to include others about gift. On Thanksgiving Day On November 13, 2009 Eugene Robinson a Pulitzer Prize when more families come whom we care. we acknowledge that winning columnist wrote: together than on any other Sometimes people have our gifts do not belong to us, “ ... As he decides whether to escalate the war in Afghani- day during the year. enormous gifts, but are un- but are meant to be shared. stan, Obama should keep these images in mind. Geopoliti- Although it occurs a full happy because they do not Perhaps we do not have that cal calculation has human consequences. Sending more month before the official have grateful hearts. much, but what we have, we troops will mean more coffins arriving at Dover, more feast of the Holy Family, it The richest people in the want to share. We are grate- funerals at Arlington, more stress and hardship for mili- is truly a holy family-time. world, you would think have ful for all those persons in tary families. It would be wrong to demand such sacrifice It is a time when we put every reason to be happy. our lives who have chosen in the absence of military goals that are clear, achievable aside our daily distractions to But they look at life not as a us to be their friends for and worthwhile ...” celebrate our common grati- gift, but as something they truly this is a rich and sa- There are reports that Obama has refused to sign off on tude for God’s generosity. can control. Whatever our cred trust”. any plan until his advisers tell him how they propose to Often family expands be- situation, whatever our tri- Thank you and have a won- end the expanded war they advocate. But this sounds like yond the bonds created by als, we want to recognize our derful Thanksgiving Day. just another way of saying: Tell me how we’re going to fix blood, marriage, and adop- lives not our right, but as a Lorenzo Grasso the mistake we’re about to make. “ ... As long as our goals in Afghanistan remain as elu- sive as they are now, Obama shouldn’t be sending troops. Seniors Target for First Victims of Obamacare He should be bringing them out ...” by Edward P. Shallow On November 16, 2009 James Carroll a columnist for the Let there be no doubt, if Just who will these doctors death decisions about people Boston Globe wrote: your representative in Con- and experts be? Perhaps other than themselves. “ ... The president has already defined Afghanistan as a gress cast a vote in favor of some of them will be col- Shocked? The above is the “war of necessity,” but the judiciousness with which he Pelosi’s health care bill be leagues of Dr. Ezekiel tip of the iceberg. has proceeded over recent weeks suggests that he, too, is mindful this bill contains a Emanuel, brother of White There are many more rea- asking: Necessary for what? One can almost hear the ca- public option that will bring House Chief of Staff Rahm sons why this monstrous, cophony of conflicting witnesses echoing in the president’s about the demise of the Emanuel, a key formulator evil plan must be stopped. head -- including the just -- registered dissent of Ambassa- greatest health care the of President Obama’s health- If Obamacare passes … dor Karl Eikenberry ...” world has ever known. The care plan. Medicare will be slashed. Meanwhile, the uniformed men and women who must bill is designed to discourage Dr. Emanuel has some To pay for his govern- carry the weight of the president’s decision show unprec- private funding of our health scary ideas about people our ment healthcare behemoth, edented symptoms of distress. care with government be- age (senior citizens). He is Obama admits he will have “ ... There is almost no such thing as a necessary war, coming the one payer policy on record stating, “allocation to cut $500 billion from which is what one learns from the absolute presence of those liberals have been salivating (of medical care) is not in- Medicare. How can he chop who are missing on the hillside above Washington ... ” for decades to create. If en- vidious discrimination.” that much without reducing General Karl Eikenberry is our ambassador to Afghani- acted, it is destined to bank- Translation: Dr. Emanuel medical services to seniors? stan; who has a master’s degree in East Asian studies from rupt America to a point of no advocates healthcare ra- He cannot. It is fiscally im- Harvard. He has advised from sending more troops to return. tioning based on age. In fact, possible. Medicare services Afghanistan. In my research, Human he believes many of us have will have to be cut. Mr. President you said this war in Afghanistan is a war of Events in forms, If Obama- lived too long already. Obamacare will drive your necessity. Are you bound by that statement? You are the care passes; you and I can How do we know that? doctor away. Illegals will get president. If the war is not a necessity, say so. Pride goeth expect to receive a very Because Dr. Emanuel free health care. before a fall. Don’t let another one of our kids get killed or scary letter from the govern- thinks that if you or I need Will Obamacare pay for crippled. ment mixed in with the life-saving surgery, well, as abortions? Do not be de- On April 23, 1971 John Kerry said “who wants to be the birthday cards. It could read seniors, we can just hob- ceived by the deletion of tax- last one to die for a mistake ... ” something like this: Greet- ble down to the end of the payer abortions in the House Afghanistan and Pakistan are not a threat to the United ings! According to U.S. law, line and wait. We will be the bill. Is it just a ploy and will States. This is not a necessary war. Please bring our kids it is now time to discuss last to be “served” because, be amended at later date? home from there and from around the world. your “advance care planning after all, healthcare will be Let your voices be heard Respectfully yours, options” with “government a scarcer, rationed commod- before it is too late … over David J. Saliba, Esq. consultants.” ity under Obamacare. That and out! You will discover that a 25-year-old drug dealer henceforth every five years on the gurney, because of — or sooner if you are diag- his age, is entitled to get Rapino Memorial TH nosed with a serious illness his operation before we 34 ANNUAL — a panel of government- do. Home selected doctors and other Dr. Emanuel and “Dr. 9 Chelsea St., East Boston SENIOR HOLIDAY experts will “assist” you in Obama” do not come out and 617-567-1380 making “future medical de- confess they are in favor of cisions.” “death panels.” However, CRAFT BAZAAR If your perfectly healthy, they both endorse “end of life Mayor Thomas M. Menino encourages holiday shop- Isn’t that “generous” of consultations” with govern- pers to attend the 34th Annual Senior Holiday Craft them? Outraged yet? Keep ment experts — (i.e.) bu- Bazaar on Friday, December 4, 2009 at Boston City reading, it gets worse. reaucrats making life-or- Kirby-Rapino Hall’s mezzanine and 2nd floor hallways from 10 a.m. Memorial Home to 3:00 p.m. LAW OFFICES OF The Elderly Commission has sponsored this event 917 Bennington St. for the past 34 years as a means for seniors across FRANK J. CIANO East Boston the city to raise funds for their senior centers. Se- GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW 617-569-0305 niors hand-make items and sell them to raise money for the programs that are offered at their particular DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS Dino C. Manca center. A variety of items available have a holiday CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. theme and others depict the various ethnic cultures Funeral Director that exist within the city. 617-354-9400 A Family Service Affiliate of AFFS/Service Corp. Int’l For more information, call Janice Locke, Event Si Parla Italiano 206 Winter St. • Fall River, MA 02720 Chairperson, at 617-635-4371 508-676-2454 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 Page 7

Former Firehouse Renovated into Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It Music/Arts Educational Center Happy Thanks- testing. If the task forces rated as it is a gateway to giving to every- study is taken seriously it Boston proper from the air- one. The holi- will mean insurance com- port and the North Shore days have offi- panies will not pay for the communities! … Councilor cially begun. test if you’re under 50. Sam Yoon is proposing a bill The highlight of Thanks- Strides made over the past for term limits for mayor of giving in East Boston is ten years for early detection Boston. Councilor Yoon, a the Eastie-Southie competi- of breast cancer will be in former mayoral candidate tion game played at White vain, if Obama gets his pushed term limits as he Stadium on Thanksgiv- way. Does the man under- campaigned … “Our cam- ing morning. The Eastie- stand there are women in paign addressed the power of Southie rivalry began way their twenties dying from the Mayor of Boston — and back in the early forties or breast cancer everyday! our belief that too much late thirties and is a favor- B.O. has two daughters, will power in one person’s hands ite till today! Good Luck the new ruling (if enforced) holds us back as a city.” Term Eastie Jets Football Team! ... apply to them, or do they get limits is a good thing! Call Hats off to State Represen- special privileges???? ... your district city councilor tative Carlo Basile and fam- Heard Lombardo’s Function and City Councilor’s at large Landmark Structures Corporation, a leading full service ily who are hosting their Facilities in Randolph has a if you support term limits … General Contractor/Construction Management Company 3rd annual Thanksgiving new Chef, and a new menu! While freedom of speech is since 1993, anticipates a November completion date for a dinner, from soup to nuts ... Captain Bob Cunningham what our country is founded joint venture renovation project between ZUMIX and the for the elderly and needy of Station 7 will be retiring on, taxpayers shouldn’t have East Boston Community Development Corporation. on Thanksgiving morning the first of the year after to fund security for speakers Landmark Structures has served as General Contractor at the Sacred Heart Par- many years of exemplary that are convicted criminals for the estimated $2 million project that encompasses ish 303 Paris Street from service. Captain Cunning- and a threat to our society! the renovation of a 9,000 square foot former firehouse at 11 a.m. till 3 p.m ... Rumors ham, “a step to the plate” law Faculty members of U-Mass, 260 Sumner Street in East Boston into the new home of are Pollo Campero, a enforcement officer has showed little respect for ZUMIX, a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to build- chicken place will be open- served the East Boston com- the victims of the 1976 ing community through music and the arts. ing in early December in the munity well during his years Suffolk County Courthouse ZUMIX and the East Boston Community Development Liberty Plaza Mall. I predict in East Boston. Heard a big and the death of a New Corporation, in a joint venture, purchased the former fire they’ll do well! ... Ultra liberal retirement party is being Jersey state trooper in 1981 house from the City of Boston. loonies are now saying it’s planned in his honor ... The when they invited convicted The circa-1920’s structure, known as the Engine politically incorrect to call East Boston Chamber of left wing bomber Raymond Company 40 Firehouse, was completely gutted to accom- a gingerbread cookie a gin- Commerce held a very suc- Luc Levasseur to speak on modate the renovation. The building will house offices, gerbread man. They want cessful comedy cabaret night campus. And, for the Boston a radio station, recording studio, a music production studio, you to address the cookie as with singer Joey Canzano, Globe and the Boston Phoenix classrooms and performance space for ZUMIX. The new a gingerbread person. So, “the Man of Many Voices” to support, and defend the building will be a LEED® certified structure; as such it is when making a gingerbread speaking of the Chamber rights of Mr. Levasseur’s being constructed around the core elements of LEED® purchase say, “I’ll take six of they are getting ready to right to speak just proves standard elements, including site sustainability, water those gingerbread people decorate East Boston for the once again, how the ultra efficiency, energy efficiency, materials content, indoor please”! ... Women are out- Christmas season … hats off left liberal loonies are driv- environmental quality and innovative design. raged that the preventive to the Chamber and the ing this country into the “We have enjoyed being a part of this exciting project; task force study opted by “El businesses that support ground! And, they’ve made once completed over the next few weeks this center will Presidente” A task force has holiday decorating in Eastie Massachusetts the laugh- serve as a source of education and entertainment for many suggested pushing the age … East Boston should be the ing stock of the country! ... young people in East Boston and for the community at up to 50 for Mammogram first neighborhood to be deco- Till next time! large,” said William J. Glasser, President/CEO of Landmark Structures. Fourth Annual Luminarias to Light Up East Boston Greenway December 5th Holiday Window Contest Free Event Hosted by Boston Natural Areas Network PROUDLY SPONSORED BY Lights, music and hot East Boston Main Streets and chocolate will warm up the The East Boston Chamber of Commerce East Boston Greenway on Saturday, December 5th from Take Pride in our commercial districts and brighten up 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. during Win- your storefront for the holidays. ter Lights Along the Green- Local artists, Laura Rollins and Melissa Tyler will select way, a unique event that pro- the top five entries who will receive special recognition motes enjoying the Green- and gifts. way during winter. Boston Entry is free and open to all East Boston business and Natural Areas Network and organizations. Friends of the East Boston Decorating your windows will help to create a festive and Greenway invite partici- safe atmosphere for our neighborhood during this Holiday pants of all ages to celebrate Season. the winter’s darkest days To participate just call or email us with your business with glowing lights, camara- th name and address on or before Wednesday, December 9 derie and song. 2009. Over 1000 luminarias, Call 617-561-1044, [email protected] or 617-569- candles set in weighted pa- 5000, [email protected] per bags created by commu- nity volunteers, will light up rd the greenway beginning at December 3 Flu Information the blue caboose near the Greenway entrance at South Sessions Cancelled Bremen and Marginal The Boston Public Library and the Boston Public Streets, and they’ll stretch a LUCIA Health Commission announce the cancellation of half-mile to Porter Street R I S T O R A N T E & B A R two flu information sessions previously scheduled for near the East Boston YMCA. Thursday, December 3 at the East Boston and Music will be performed by Traditional Codman Square (Dorchester) branch libraries. The East Boston’s own Zumix Boston Public Health Commission will reschedule Youth Choir and other local Italian Cuisine these educational presentations should there be carolers. All voices are en- community interest. Requests can be made online couraged to join in a sing- Donato Frattaroli at www.bphc.org or by calling 617-534-5673. along. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. The rain/snow date is Sunday, 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 ATTENTION ATTORNEYS December 6th. The East Boston Green- 617.367.2353 The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper way, once a railroad corridor, of general circulation. We are qualified to accept legal notices is now Boston parkland with — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — from any court in each town that we serve. a path for walking, running or bike riding. It offers 2.5 Private dining rooms for any occasion LEGAL NOTICES miles of protected and quiet For information on placing a Legal Notice in the POST-GAZETTE, please call paths and will eventually ex- [email protected] tend from Piers Park at (617) 227-8929; or mail notice to: POST-GAZETTE, Boston’s Inner Harbor to Belle www.luciaboston.com P.O. BOX 135, BOSTON, MA 02113 Attn: Legal Notices Isle Marsh Reservation. Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 DeNucci to Retire as Massachusetts State Auditor AFTER 34 YEARS IN ELECTED OFFICE State Auditor Joe DeNucci Law, Chapter units that led spection program at both the announced he will not seek 647 of the Acts of to increased state and local levels. re-election in the 2010 state 1989, which for capital funding DeNucci’s report led to leg- election after six terms in the first time for moderniza- islative action to strengthen office. When he completes required all state tion initia- and provide more funding for his term in January, 2011, agencies to im- tives at housing food inspection efforts. DeNucci will be the longest plement inter- authorities. As part of his review of the serving State Auditor in nal accounting DeNucci’s ef- Commonwealth’s homeland Massachusetts history. and administra- forts and advo- security efforts, Auditor Before his election as tive control sys- cacy were rec- DeNucci issued reports that State Auditor in 1986, tems, and re- ognized by the led to the state strengthen- DeNucci served for 10 years quired losses Massachusetts ing its security and safety in the Massachusetts and thefts to be Chapter of the practices of liquefied natu- House of Representatives, reported to the National Asso- ral gas (LNG) facilities, including six years as Office of the ciation of Hous- the Massachusetts Water Chairman of the Joint Com- State Auditor. ing and Redevel- Resources Authority water mittee on Human Services DeNucci con- opment Officials supply system and the and Elderly Affairs. ducted the first- (NAHRO). former Massachusetts Throughout his career in ever audits of As a result of Turnpike Authority’s road public service, DeNucci has the state’s non-tax revenue Auditor DeNucci’s report systems. Another DeNucci developed a reputation for finding over $2 billion in calling for restoration of homeland security audit integrity, independence and uncollected non-tax rev- state funding for low-in- made recommendations to compassion. enue in two reports. The come fuel assistance, the strengthen the Department The son of an Italian first report, in 1988, identi- Governor and Legislature of Public Health’s statewide working-class family, fied over $600 million in approved additional appro- bioterrorism preparedness DeNucci never forgot where uncollected revenue, of priations. DeNucci was hon- efforts. he came from and recog- which $363 million was ored with the “Community Since the legislative nized that for many, life is determined to be collect- Action Champion Award” of transfer of the Bureau of a struggle. He championed ible and helped patch a ma- the Massachusetts Associa- Special Investigations to the causes of the state’s jor budget crisis. This also tion for Community Action. DeNucci’s office in 2002, most vulnerable citizens: led to revised state budget- Auditor DeNucci’s reports the Bureau eliminated a the young, the old, the dis- ing practices that now in- on the school building as- backlog of over 6,000 cases abled and those most in clude a non-tax revenue sistance program helped and has disclosed millions need of government and de- budget. lead to major reforms in of dollars in public assis- veloped a reputation for in- DeNucci’s 22 audits of the state aid for school construc- tance fraud. tegrity, independence and Big Dig were often met with tion. His audits urged stron- DeNucci’s audits of state compassion. resistance as he found sys- though in its proposal it ger state oversight to en- colleges and universities In the House, DeNucci temic problems with plan- could not provide such basic sure that local school con- helped to improve account- authored and sponsored ning, design and manage- information as the actual struction projects are well ability in the public higher laws to fight child abuse and ment. DeNucci’s first audit number of bus shelters. managed and that funds are education system. In par- neglect, provide better nu- of the Big Dig found $23 mil- Auditor DeNucci rewrote used only for the intended ticular, his audits of trition for children, fight lion wasted on four “ramps and reformed the State purposes. Roxbury Community Col- homelessness, strengthen to nowhere” that had to be Auditor’s enabling statute to Auditor DeNucci issued a lege led to substantial im- opportunities for the dis- demolished before they professionalize the auditing report warning that the provements of the college’s abled and prevent abuse of were ever used. Another practices of the office by re- Commonwealth’s $6.5 bil- management of student fi- the elderly. DeNucci audit found design quiring all audits to be con- lion Medicaid program, nancial aid programs, As Auditor, DeNucci’s flaws that left the Ted Will- ducted in accordance with which accounts for one- which had initially been 5,787 reports to date have iams Tunnel seven feet the U.S. Government Ac- quarter of the entire state deemed un-auditable. disclosed over $3.5 billion short. In all, DeNucci found countability Office’s Gov- budget, needs more re- DeNucci has served as dollars in unnecessary and nearly $600 million in ernment Auditing Stan- sources and oversight in or- Chairman of the State In- excessive spending, uncol- waste and avoidable costs. dards. der to effectively detect and spector General’s Council lected revenues and cost- At a 2000 legislative hear- Throughout his tenure, prevent Medicaid fraud. and the Municipal Finance saving opportunities, and ing when the project cost DeNucci made the State DeNucci also created a spe- Oversight Board; Vice sought to make state gov- ballooned from $10.8 billion Auditor’s Office a full part- cial Medicaid audit unit to Chairman of the Public Em- ernment more accountable to $12.2 billion, DeNucci ner in the Single Audit focus on areas of vulnerabil- ployee Retirement Admin- and responsive to the people was ridiculed when he pre- of the Commonwealth, a ity in the program and has istration Commission; and of Massachusetts. In addi- dicted the cost would rise to federally mandated com- issued several reports dis- a member of the State tion, DeNucci committed to $15 billion. (The project fin- prehensive annual audit closing millions of dollars in Comptroller’s Advisory being more than just a ished at $14.9 billion.) The that encompasses the ac- overpayments and unallow- Board, the Teachers’ Re- critic, using his audits to stonewalling of project man- counts and activities of all able costs. tirement Board, the School make recommendations to agement to provide docu- state government. Auditor Through his Division of Building Authority Advisory serve as a catalyst to im- mentation for audit reports DeNucci’s commitment to Local Mandates, Auditor Board, the County Govern- prove the way state govern- led to DeNucci pursuing, this initiative has saved the DeNucci helped to protect ment Finance Review ment operates. and securing, from the Leg- Commonwealth over $25 cities and towns from un- Board, the Witness Protec- Meanwhile, DeNucci held islature subpoena power to million in private auditing funded mandates and advo- tion Board, and the Health true to his pledge to be the obtain records for audits. fees. cated for state funding for lo- Care Quality and Cost “watchdog for the underdog” Before they were com- DeNucci’s audits of hu- cal programs. DeNucci’s re- Council. by making audits of pro- monly regarded as risky in- man service vendors doing port on the Special Educa- Before entering public ser- grams and services that vestments of public funds, business with the Common- tion law led to a number of vice, DeNucci was a well- serve those in need a prior- DeNucci issued an audit wealth led to the recovery of programmatic and fiscal re- known professional boxer. ity. The impact of these disclosing that the MBTA’s tens of millions of dollars in forms. As a result, cities He won the 1956 Golden reports continues to make use of “swaps” resulted in unallowable expenses, and towns have collected Gloves championship in a difference in people’s tens of millions of dollars in money often diverted from over $400 million in addi- Lowell when he was 16 lives. additional costs to the debt- the vulnerable people in tional revenue from Medic- years old and a junior in Under DeNucci’s leader- ridden agency. Subse- need of services. An exten- aid reimbursements. A high school, and turned pro- ship, the Auditor’s Office quently, “swaps” proved to sive DeNucci report on the later DeNucci report found fessional the following year. was recognized time and contribute to the financial purchase-of-service system $50 million in additional Throughout his boxing ca- again for its professionalism demise of the Massachu- resulted in major reforms Medicaid funding for local reer, he was ranked as one as the office’s role was con- setts Turnpike Authority. that strengthened account- special education costs of the world’s top-ranked tinually expanded and its The Auditor’s Office was ability in the state’s award- through improved billing middleweights. At the clos- expertise was sought and placed in the middle of the ing of human service con- practices. Other Local Man- ing ceremonies of the old included in numerous ma- privatization debate in the tracts. date work highlighted the Boston Garden, it was an- jor initiatives. Some of ‘90s, and with the power to DeNucci’s audits of the need for reform in senior nounced that Joe DeNucci these roles and initiatives make final determinations Department of Children and property tax relief, found had the most bouts and included state retirement if a proposal saved money Families (formerly the De- abandoned bottle bill money wins in the history of that and pensions, school build- while providing equal or bet- partment of Social Services) was not going to its intended storied building. In recogni- ing construction, municipal ter service, DeNucci ap- led to more frequent and environmental uses and tion of his outstanding box- audits, healthcare, county proved 12 of 15 contracts for vigilant background checks analyzed monies due to cit- ing career, Joe DeNucci was government, witness pro- privatization. A major vic- on foster parents, increased ies and towns for election inducted into the National tection, privatization, trans- tory in this area occurred scrutiny of foster place- costs. Italian American Sports portation reform and pur- in 2000 when the Supreme ments and resulted in addi- A major DeNucci audit Hall of Fame in Chicago in chase of service reform. Judicial Court upheld tional legislative funding for raised major questions May, 2004. Among the accomplish- DeNucci’s rejection of an the department to improve about food safety in Massa- DeNucci and his wife, Bar- ments and highlights of Au- MBTA proposal to privatize its computerized case man- chusetts when the report bara, are residents of New- ditor DeNucci’s tenure are: the maintenance of bus agement tracking systems. disclosed understaffing, in- ton. They have five children Auditor DeNucci was the shelters. The T spent up- DeNucci issued a state- adequate training and fund- — Deborah, Diane, Alex, author of the state’s land- ward of $1 million in legal wide report on major dete- ing cuts had left the state Joey and Donna — and 14 mark Internal Controls fees in its challenge al- rioration of public housing without an effective food in- grandchildren. POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Mass. Film Office Executive Direc- BPL Foundation Board member “Celebrate” Gala Committee BPL Foundation Young Profes- tor Nick Paleologos and his wife Olive Darragh and her husband co-chairs Michael and Dora Lewin. sionals Chairs Alec and Grayson Patty at the BPLF Gala. Wesley Smith smile for the (Photo by Roger Farrington) Stern have their picture taken (Photo by Roger Farrington) camera. with “a friend.” (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington) Bob Gallery, Massachusetts steers its initiatives. Since Rick Steves, who will State President of the Bank 1992, the Boston Public Li- speak on Thursday, Decem- of America; Nick Paleologos, brary Foundation has raised ber 3 at 6 p.m., is known to Executive Director of the more than $80 million. millions of readers and PBS Massachusetts Film Office; For more information viewers as an advocate of Developer Tony Pangaro; Dr. about the Foundation, please smart, independent travel Larry Cohn and wife Roberta; call 617-247-8980 or visit as well as an engaging and and Thalia Schlessinger. www.bpl.org. funny speaker. As host of Also: Chairman of the ...... Incidentally, we are all Rick Steves’ Europe, and BPL Trustees Jeff Rudman invited to attend the BPL’s author of 22 European travel and wife Susan Fried; BPL 2009-2010 Lowell Lecture books, he encourages Amer- Trustee Zamawa Arenas Series, “World Views,” which icans to dive deep into Europe and her husband Murray focuses on notable writers, and become “temporary Forman; BPL President Amy travelers, and chroniclers locals.” Ryan; Ron O’Hanley, Chair- who invite their readers to Arthur Frommer, whose man of the BPL Foundation; “travel the world without name is synonymous with BPL Foundation President leaving home” to visit dis- travel guides, will speak on Brian Clancy and his wife tant lands, cultures, and Wednesday, January 27 at Susan; Committee mem- lives via their books. 6 p.m. One of the nation’s bers Diane Cataldo, Martha The series, which kicked foremost travel authorities, Sears, Cynthia Dareshori, off in October, continues Frommer is the author of At the Boston Public Library “Celebrate” Gala fundraiser Grayson and Alec Stern, through April 2010. A book scores of travel books, in- on November 6 are, left to right, Mayor Thomas Menino; Mary Jo Sisk and David sale and author signing cluding 30 consecutive edi- event sponsor Ted Kelly, Chairman, President and CEO Grossman — to name but a follow each lecture. All tions of the book initially of Liberty Mutual; and BPLF Board chairman Ron few. “World Views” events are titled Europe on $5 a Day, O’Hanley. (Photo by Roger Farrington) Janet Wu, of 7NEWS held in Rabb Lecture Hall at now published as Europe on Boston, emceed. the Central Library in $50 a Day. On November 6, a group of miere of Peter and the Wolf Guests celebrated the Copley Square. Frances Mayes, who has talented mentors who attend by Sergei Prokofiev. BPL’s “Homework Assis- The lecture series is gen- written highly personal Boston public schools cel- Musicians from the Boston tance and Mentoring Pro- erously sponsored by the books are about taking ebrated the Boston Public Conservatory Honors String gram,” a winner of the pres- Lowell Institute, established chances, loving, and reno- Library with Mayor Thomas Quartet serenaded the tigious Urban Libraries in 1836 with the specific vating an old Italian villa, M. Menino and 300 guests at guests as they walked up Council/Highsmith Award of mission of making great and the “voluptuousness of the BPL in Copley Square. the grand staircase in the Excellence for exemplifying ideas accessible to all people, Italian life,” will speak on The event, appropriately McKim Building. An elegant the principles of positive free of charge. titled “Celebrate,” surpassed dinner followed in Bates Hall, youth development. During the series’ long (Continued on Page 13) its fundraising goal raising the main reading room of the The mentors, a wonder- history, speakers have in- more than $460K to help National Historic Landmark fully diverse group of young cluded Charles Dickens, DIAMONDS support youth programs Building. adults who often serve in the William James, Margaret ROLEX and services at the Central The First Class Band per- neighborhoods in which Mead, William Makepeace ESTATE JEWELRY they have grown up, were Thackeray and, more re- Library in Copley Square formed music for dancing in Bought & Sold and the 26 neighborhood the Abbey Room, where mu- delighted to be present to tell cently, Salman Rushdie, Jewelers Exch. Bldg. branches. rals by the famed artist the guests about how they Howard Zinn, Gore Vidal, The fun began with a cock- Edwin Austin Abbey line the help other students com- and Dennis Lehane. Jim (617) 263-7766 tail reception in Deferrari walls. plete their homework so Hall, where guests enjoyed Concert pianist Michael they can succeed in school. the exhibit Cool + Collected – Lewin, and Dora Lewin, from They charmed guests while Treasures of the BPL, a year- US Trust/Bank of America, conducting an on-the-spot Mattéo Gallo long exhibition celebrating co-chaired the gala, which special appeal that raised more than 160 years of col- was produced by Rafanelli much-needed funds. lecting by the BPL. Events and catered by The The Boston Public Library o Appraisals Among the items cur- Catered Affair, the exclusive Foundation was founded in rently on display are an il- caterer at the BPL. Andrea 1992 to enhance the public Sales & Rentals lustration from James John Halliday from Table and Tulip visibility and to raise public Audubon’s Birds of America; created the unique floral and private funds in support • Officers at Camp Benton, designs. of the revitalization of Real Estate Maryland, by Winslow Among the guests at the Boston Public Library. Homer; a “Harry Houdini the festivities were: Mayor The Board of Directors, com- 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Scrapbook,” compiled by a Thomas Menino; Ted Kelly, posed of business and com- close friend; and the original Chairman, President and munity leaders, develops the (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 score for the American pre- CEO of Liberty Mutual; Foundation’s strategies and Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo

THE WILLIAM CASTLE thriller is a remake of the FILM COLLECTION 1964 suspense classic, (5-DVD) based on Jon Godey’s 1973 Sony Pictures Home Ent. novel. Truly a — ‘ticket to Iconic horror film director ride.’ (1 hr. 46 mins.). William Castle created a NOTHING LIKE THE simple, but winning formula HOLIDAYS (DVD) for his films: a little comedy, Anchor Bay Ent. a lot of scares, a preposter- John Leguizamo, Freddy ous gimmick, and a clear Rodriguez, Debra Messing sense that fright films and Alfred Molina lead a should be fun. This meant hilarious ensemble cast in Castle, would like Hitchcock, Nothing Like the Holidays. It’s appear in his trailers and Christmastime in Chicago, even the movies them- and the far-flung members selves. His career spanned of the Rodriguez family are NEAD Family Dinner, Family Talk Series. Left to Right: John Romano, Officer Teddy 35 years and included every- converging at their parents’ Boyle, Ron Burton, Jr., Paula Lyons, Laurie D’Elia, Al Vilar and Dom Campochiaro. thing from westerns to home to celebrate the sea- THANKSGIVING 2009 Latin Academy, Boston Latin NORTH STAR crime thrillers, but he’ll son. During the course of The words of Lincoln’s at Boston English (Harvard), Ron Burton Jr., from the always be remembered for this eventful week, tradi- Thanksgiving Proclamation, Burke at Hyde Park, Cathe- Boston Red Sox, and son of his horror films from the tions will be celebrated, se- are just as meaningful in dral at Marian, Chelsea at the late great Patriot Football late 50s to the mid-60s. crets revealed, old resent- 2009, as when he wrote Charlestown, East Boston at Hall of Famer Ron Burton, For those who missed ments forgotten, familial them in 1863. Read them South Boston (White Sta- spoke at the November 16th them the first time around, bands re-affirmed, and the closely, and you will realize dium) Cambridge at Everett, NEAD Family Dinner/Fam- all eight of his Columbia healing power of laughter what a remarkable docu- Somerville at Matignon, Min- ily Talk. His talk was timely, features are in one not- will work its magic. A Christ- ment this was. This week uteman at Mystic Valley and most appropriate for the able collection. Titles are: mas gift for the entire fam- we gather around the table (Malden Catholic), Trinity many families in atten- The Tingler (’59), 13 Ghosts ily! (1 hr. 38 mins.). once again to give ‘Thanks’ Catholic at St. Clement dance. He spoke of the im- (’60), Homicidal (’61), Mr. Sar- SKILLS LIKE THIS (DVD) and ‘Celebrate’ all the many (Tufts), Xaverian at St. portance of doing the right donicus ’61), Strait-Jacket NewVideo NYC won-derful things we have. John’s Prep, Revere at things to accomplish your (’64), Zotz! (’62), The Old Dark An exhilarating and hu- We also give ‘Thanks’ and Winthrop BE SURE TO goals, the importance of be- House (’63), and 13 Frightened morous study of youthful ‘Remember’ those, who are CHECK KICKOFF TIMES! ing together as a family, and Girls (’63). An added bonus anomie, Skills Like This re- not home, or who are now HIGH SCHOOL PREP the simple, but true fact, feature, Spine Tingler! The volves around a group of ‘Home with God’. You will NOTEBOOK that no one cares for you William Castle Story 2007), close-knit friends whose always be remembered, and Football Playoffs will take more than your parents. The acclaimed documentary by shiftless lives go topsy-turvy never be forgotten. To you place on Tuesday, December NEAD Family Dinner, Fam- director Jeffrey Schwarz. when wild-haired Max and to them we wish a Happy 1. Sites and times will be ily Talk Series is funded by Shocking pleasure! (Approx. (Spencer Berger) drops his Thanksgiving. announced on Friday, No- a grant from the Massachu- 86 mins. each). failed writing career and A SPECIAL vember 27th. All games will setts Convention Center COLUMBIA PICTURES takes up something he be- TRADITIONAL SALUTE be played on artificial turf. Authority. FILM NOIR CLASSICS lieves he is really good at: To all our friends at Chris- Superbowls will be played at TIDBITS VOLUME 1 (5-DVD) stealing. His first bank heist topher Columbus High Gillette Stadium. Division 4 - Thanksgiving is cel- Sony Pictures Home Ent. plunges him into an un- School, Don Bosco Tech and and 4A games will be played ebrated in the United States In the 1940s, a new genre likely but thrilling romance Dom Savio High School, at Bentley College. on the 4th Thursday in No- — film noir — emerged from with sexy bank teller Lucy Thanksgiving morning was COLLEGE BOARD vember, and on the 2nd Mon- the world of “hard-boiled” (Kerry Knuppe), who, after a special time for us. ‘THE Boston University will day in October in Canada. pulp magazines, paperback handing over a bag stuffed GAME’ at East Boston Sta- travel to New York City this - The first Thanksgiving thrillers and sensational with cash, finds herself dium will always be a special Saturday, November 28 to was celebrated in the Fall of crime movies. These films torn between Max and the memory for us, and it will play Cornell University at 1621 and lasted three days. — tough and unsentimen- law. Faced with their friend’s never be forgotten. We are Madison Square Garden. - The drink that the Puri- tal, depicted a black-and- new career path, the dolt- the Friars! We are the Bears! The puck will be dropped at tans brought with them in white universe at once bru- ish but impossibly upbeat We are the Spartans! And we 8pm ... Red Hot Hockey is the Mayflower was BEER. tal, erotic and morally am- Tommy (Brian D. Phelan) is always will be. Go Columbus, back! Post Thanksgiving - The Pilgrims celebrated biguous. Sony Pictures along primed for adventure, while Go Bosco, Go Savio! Week Hockey Games Friday, the first Thanksgiving in with The Film Foundation strait-laced Dave (Gabriel THANKSGIVING November 27 Clarkson at BC Plymouth, Massachusetts. have brought five noir clas- Tigerman), ever the adult, HIGH SCHOOL (5pm), Vermont at North- - The Pilgrim Leader, Gov- sic together in this collec- worries about the conse- FOOTBALL MENU eastern, Maine at ULowell, ernor William Bradford in- tion, all restored, re-mas- quences. As Max steps up Wednesday November 25th Providence at Dartmouth vited the Wampanoag Indi- tered, featuring brilliant per- his crime spree, the friends Lynn Tech at St. Mary’s of Saturday, November 28 Mas- ans (who taught the Pilgrims formances. Available on DVD have to make hard — if Lynn, North Shore at North- sachusetts at Quinnipiac how to cultivate their fields) for the first time: The Sniper not hilariously awkward — east, Lawrence at Malden (3pm NESN), UNH at Merri- and their Chief, Massasoit to (’52), 5 Against the House choices about the direction Catholic. Thursday Novem- mack Sunday, November 29) the 1st Thanksgiving Feast. (’55), Murder By Contract (’58), of their lives. Film sound- ber 26th Arlington at Arling- Dartmouth at Harvard (4pm) - ‘We Gather Together’ is The Lineup (’58), and the track features Denver’s ton Catholic, Austin Prep at Monday, November 30 Yale a Christian Hymn of Nether- critically-acclaimed master- music scene sounds. (1 hr. Fenwick, BC High at Catho- at Vermont Tues December land origin written in 1597. piece The Big Heat (’53). 26 mins.). lic Memorial, O’Bryant at 1 Brown at Harvard. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! (Approx. 86 mins. each). KEEPING UP WITH THE THE TAKING OF KARDASHIANS: PELHAM 123 (DVD) SEASON TWO (DVD) • La Male Notte (Continued from Page 5) Sony Pictures Home Ent. Lionsgate doms granted to all persons exacting implementation. policy called “Individual New York City is about to Looking to catch up with under the Constitution. Mercifully it eventually Exclusion” that impacted be taken for a ride. It’s just the crazy, sexy, fun life of the While not all of the 600,000 came down on the side of naturalized U.S. Citizens. an ordinary day for subway Kardashians, look no fur- Italian aliens were interned, the Italian population but This policy was designed to dispatcher Walter Garber ther — Keeping Up with the they all had to officially reg- against the Japanese Amer- screen thousands of Ger- (Denzel Washington), until a Kardashians: Season Two is ister and carry identifica- icans who were in the nu- man and Italian American vicious gang of criminals led about to drop. Relive all of tion booklets. In California, merical minority. They citizens and filter out those by the mysterious Ryder the outrageous moments Italian aliens also had to would be shipped off to places who were potentially “dan- (John Travolta) hijacks one from all ten episodes of observe curfews, restrict like Manzanar for the dura- gerous” to military security. of the city’s train cars. The the second season of this travel to certain areas and tion of the war despite their Citing military necessity, ransom: ten million dollars. wild and crazy reality televi- be wary that at any time citizen status. this particular policy tar- The deadline: one hour. sion show, which originally they could be picked up and The U.S. Army had placed geted citizens who were Now Walter is thrust into a aired in Spring, 2008, on E! arrested. Lt. General John DeWitt expelled with little or no race against time to save Entertainment Television. Even shortwave radios and in charge of the Western evidence of sabotage or the lives of all the innocent Season two delivered the other devices that could be Defense Command. Apart espionage. hostages on board … and most-watched telecast for used for signaling such as from the others, the military stop Ryder from getting the series to date. Join the flashlights or lanterns were had enacted yet another (Part III continued next week) away. This heart-pounding festivities! (3 hrs. 40 mins.). ordered to be surrendered. In some cases raids were WIN A COPY OF conducted to confiscate such ‘KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS’ DVD items. Eventually, a war To be eligible to win a copy of the DVD, Keeping Up of logic and practicality with the Kardashians: Season Two, email your answer to emerged between the mili- the following question, to: [email protected]. The tary and government bu- Kardashian’s have one brother, identify his name to be reaucrats who challenged eligible to win. Winners selected from correct entries and the scale of the policy’s Alien Registration Card notified by ‘VideoViews’. Entry deadline is December 2nd. POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 Page 11

Cape Cod Melody Tent for almost BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY the tariff. For tickets and other in- 30 years. Next summer Kaleidoscope 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA formation, call: 800-838-3006 or visit: will continue at the Hampton Beach LOWELL LECTURE SERIES – www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org. Casino Ballroom with another Now through April 2010. Travel the NOW monthly series. In early December world without leaving Boston. Lectur- HARD ROCK CAFÉ BOSTON you can also enjoy Kaleidoscope's ers include Paul Theroux Frances 22-24 Clinton St., Boston, MA Cinderella's Christmas at Boston's Mayes and Alexander McCall Smith. HARD ROCK CAFÉ BOSTON PLAYING Wilbur Theatre! From Boston, you All lectures to be held in the Rabb HOSTS ROCK-N-ROLL BENEFIT can take the direct bus from the Lecture Hall. All lectures are free and FOR AUTISM AWARENESS – Sat- Orange Line's Haymarket Station to open to the public. For a detailed urday, December 12th starting at Cliftondale Square, Saugus. For info description of each lecture, please 7:00 PM. This event will feature live UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN www.kaleidoscopechildrenstheatre.com, visit: www.bpl.org/news/lowell.htm music by Boston-based band SLIP KID. email [email protected] or call This event will also include a silent 1-781-230-3976 for reservations. BOSTON’S SOUTH END auction with proceeds benefiting Au- (between 460 Harrison Avenue tism Speaks, the nation’s largest au- and Albany Street) tism science and advocacy organiza- MUSIC NEW HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE tion. For tickets and other informa- IN SOWA FEATURES DIVERSE tion, please call: 617-424-7625. SELECTION OF ANTIQUES AND NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY COLLECTIBLES — THE SOWA JORDAN HALL ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE HOLIDAY ARTS 30 Gainsborough St., Boston, MA MARKETPLACE will be open the first ACIS AND GALATEA – Saturday, three weekends in December on November 28th at 8:00 PM. The opera Thayer Street. The Marketplace will PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM depicts the love between the nymph coincide with the SoWa Winter Lights East India Square, Salem, MA Galatea and the shepherd Acis, and Celebration, which will include fes- REVISIONS: INDIAN ARTISTS the jealous rage of Polyphemus who tivities around the many galleries and ENGAGING TRADITIONS – Now wants Galatea for his own. For tick- retailers in the area. There will be through Spring of 2010. Come see how ets and more information, please call: singing and dancing and a spectacu- some of today’s leading artists rein- 617-661-1812 or visit: www.bemf.org. lar light show that will delight chil- terpret traditional use of color, com- dren of all ages. The Marketplace will position and subject. This unique CITI PERFORMING ARTS be open December 4th, 5th and 6th, the exhibition pairs some of the finest CENTER 11th, 12th and 13th and the 18th, 19th works from PEM’s world renowned 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA and 20th. The Marketplace hours will contemporary Indian Art collection LADY GAGA - December 1 and 2, be Friday from 4:00 to 9:00 pm, Satur- with rare works from the Harvard Art The Christmas Revels — In Celebration of the Winter 2009 at 7:30PM. International pop day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Museum. Solstice Directed by Patrick Swanson George Emlen, superstar Lady Gaga announced Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. RARE BIRD OF FASHION: THE plans for her next North American There is free parking on Albany Street IRREVERENT IRIS APFEL – Now Music Director. Celebrates the rich and abundant folk tour, entitled “The Monster Ball.” next to the Marketplace. For more info through February 7, 2010. This ex- traditions of North America. Oglala Sioux chieftain Black Kid Cudi will be the supporting act visit www.sowaantiquesmarket.com. hibit features more than 80 dramatic Elk said “everything an Indian does is in a circle ... the for the entire tour. It’s been a while ensembles from the personal collec- life of a man is a circle from childhood to childhood.” since a new pop artist has made her WORCESTER ART MUSEUM tion of legendary tastemaker and style With the great hoop of life as our theme we join the circle way in the music industry the old- Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA icon Iris Apfel. She is known for her fashioned/grass roots way by paying Holidays at WAM: Holiday Fam- designer clothing and exotic baubles. of the seasons at the winter solstice with extraordinary her dues with seedy club gigs and self- ily Photo-OP – Saturday, November TRASH MENAGERIE – Now music, singing, and dance from the heart of America. promotion. This is one rising pop star 28th from 10:15 AM until 1:15 PM and through May, 2010. This exhibit pre- Audiences of all ages will enjoy an American mummers who hasn’t been plucked from a model again at 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM. Start a sents over 30 whimsical animals cre- play, carols and rounds for all to sing, “Wicked John and casting call, born into a famous fam- new family tradition by getting your ated from things most of us simply ily, won a reality TV singing contest, family holiday photo taken alongside throw away. For example: A luminous the Devil” (a”Jack Tale” from the Appalachian Moun- or emerged from a teen cable TV a work of art from the world-famous moth made from piano keys and pot- tains). Susan Cooper’s classic poem, “The Shortest Day”, sitcom. “I did this the way you are Worcester Art Museum. tery shards. For more information, call Junkanoo (an early Boxing Day celebration from the supposed to. I played every club in Holiday Performance: Worcester 866-745-1876 or Americas), and Revels’ signature piece, “Lord of the New York City and I bombed in every Polytechnic Institute Vocal Perfor- th Dance” that will have you dancing with the cast, through club and then killed it in every club mance Lab – Sunday, November 29 MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS and I found myself as an artist. I from 2:00-3:00 PM. Hear Colonial 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA the aisles of Sanders Theatre. As artistic director Patrick learned how to survive as an artist, American Christmas, a capella music HARRY CALLAHAN, AMERICAN Swanson says, “The Christmas Revels is a holiday present get real, and how to fail and then with seasonal readings and special PHOTOGRAPHER – Now through just waiting to be opened.” We hope to see you this holi- figure out who I was as singer and guests. July 3, 2010. This exhibition features day season! Check out theater section for more details. performer. And, I worked hard.”Gaga Holiday Performance: Merrimack intimate portraits, scenes of Urban adds with a wink in her eye, “And, Valley Ringers – Saturday, Decem- Life and the Natural Landscape. now, I’m just trying to change the ber 5th from 2:00-3:00 PM. Listen to There are a collection of approxi- For tickets and other information, world one sequin at a time. For tickets the brilliant sounds of the Merrimack mately 40 photographs that survey the please call: 617-547-8300 or visit: log onto www.telecharge.com or call Valley Ringers, a New England major visual themes of this artist’s THEATER www.AmerianRepertoryTheater.org. 1-800-432-7780. handbells and handchimes ensemble career. For further information, call accompanied by flute, keyboard and 617-369-3445 or visit: www.mfa.org. ZERO ARROW THEATRE COLONIAL THEATRE ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER percussion as they perform sacred and 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA 106 Boylston St., Boston, MA MUSEUM secular holiday music. INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY THE DONKEY SHOW – Now MAMMA MIA - December 16, 17, 280 The Fenway, Boston, MA Holiday Performance: Master ART through January 2, 2010. The in- 18 at 7:00PM. December 19 at 2:00 PM AN AFTERNOON OF VIOLIN Sings To go – Sunday, December 6th 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA toxicating international sensation and 8:00PM and December 20 at th MUSIC – Sunday, December 6 at from 2:00-3:00 PM. This program cel- KRZYSZTOK WODICZKO – Now that takes you behind the velvet 2:00PM and 8:00PM. Lose yourself 1:30 PM. Ray Chen, violinist who was ebrates all our holiday favorites — through March 7, 2010. In a new pro- ropes into a glittered wonderland in this fast paced, highly entertain- the first prize winner in the 2009 come and listen. jection-based work, Krzysztok focuses of decadence, divas, and disco, ing musical. It is bound to get you Young Artists Showcase will present Holiday Performance: Assabet on the experience of veterans return- inspired by Shakespeare’s “A Mid- dancing and jumping out of your the music of Tartini/Kreisler; Franc; Valley Chambersingers – Saturday, ing from Iraq and Afghanistan. His summer Night Dream.” For tickets seats. For tickets call Ticketmaster Bach; and Wieniawski. For tickets, December 12th from 2:00-3:00 PM. Join politically-charged works explore the or more info, you may call 617-547- at 1-800-745-3000 or log on to please call: 617-278-5156 or visit: us for a performance by a small relationship between art, democracy, 8300 or log on to the webiste at: www.ticketmaster.com. www.MuseumTix.com. ensemble who will perform holiday trauma and healing. www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org. songs that will be truly uplifting. RONI HORN A/K/A RONI HORN – EMERSON UMBRELLA CENTER FOREST HILLS CEMETERY Holiday Performance: The February 19, 2010 through June 13, THE WILBUR THEATRE FOR THE ARTS Forsyth Chapel St. Paul’s Cathedral and Children’s 2010. Using a variety of materials in- 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA 95 Forest Hills Ave., Boston, MA Choir – Sunday, December 13th from cluding pure pigment, 24 carat gold, COMEDIAN JIM NORTON _ Sat- EBENEZER SCROOGE: A CHRIST- The Borromeo String Quartet will th th 2:00-3:00 PM. Listen to the magical color photographs, and cast glass, urday, November 28 at 7:00 PM and MAS CAROL – December 11 through present the works of Joseph Haydn th blend of soft and powerful voices Horn creates immensely beautiful and again at 9:45 PM. Jim Norton is best December 20 (nine performances th on Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 PM. of these choirs as they perform our sensuous works that evoke the mys- known for his unique point of view only). This spiritually uplifting musi- For more information and tickets, traditional Christmas tunes. tery inherent to even the most famil- and outspoken humor. He has toured cal adaptation of the 1843 Charles please call: 617-524-3354 or visit: Holiday Performance: The All- iar subjects, the weather, the depths the country performing in front of Dickens’ classic tells the story of the www.foresthillstrust.org. Saints Choirs – Sunday, Decem- of water even our sense of place and sold-out crowds and his listened to tight-fisted curmudgeon, Scrooge ber 20th from 2:00-3:00 PM. Enjoy one identity. For more information call: by millions of devoted fans on the Opie and his personal transformation. of Worcester’s cultural treasures as 617-478-3100 or visit the website at: & Anthony Radio Show. You won’t want to miss this. For tick- they perform joyous holiday music. For www.icaboston.org. COMEDIAN JOHN WITHER- ets and further information, please Special Events more information call: 508-799-4406 SPOON – Saturday, December 5th at call: 877-746-9755 or online at: or visit: www.worcesterart.org. THE BOSTON ATHENAEUM 7:00 PM. John Witherspoon is the out- www.NewLifeFineArts.org. TOP OF THE HUB RESTAURANT 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 800 Boylston Street, 52nd Floor rageously funny, dog-catching dad in OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE GEORGE POPE MORRIS: DEFIN- ROBINSON THEATER Boston, MA New Line Cinemas smash urban tril- 310 Washington St., Boston, MA ING AMERICAN CULTUE – Now 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA THANKSGIVING WITH A VIEW ogy Friday, Next Friday and Friday THE ANNUAL REENACTMENT through December 5. 2009. This ex- After Next. IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME – 27th AT TOP OF THE HUB – November OF THE BOSTON TEA PARTY – hibition includes paintings, print, A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS – EDITION – 2009. Ten Performances 26th (Thanksgiving Day) from 11:00 AM Sunday, December 13th. This reenact- photographs, letters, books, periodi- Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 PM. only! December 4 and 11th at 7:30 PM; until 8:00 PM. Music, good food, veg- ment is open to the public and cals and sheet music representing The Kaleidescope Theatre group from December 5 and 12 at Noontime and etarian selections and entertainment audience members are invited to Morris’s pioneering achievements. For the University of Rhode Island is 4:00 PM; December 6 and 13 at Noon- for all ages. Reservations are recom- choose sides – Patriot or Loyalist – and information, call: 617-227-0270 or bringing the most economical show time and 4:00 PM. The Living Nativity, mended. Please call: 617-536-1775 to lend their support for or against visit: www.bostonathenaeum.org. of the Christmas season. This show Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, A reserve your place. A great way to cel- is a perfect for a matinee family out- Victorian Christmas on Boston Public ebrate Thanksgiving with people. ing and is a definite must see hol- Garden and much, much more. For iday show. For tickets log on to tickets, call: 781-891-5600 or go online SALEM HISTORICAL TOURS ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS www.thewilburtheatre.com or call at: www.reagleplayers.com. 8 Central Street, Salem, MA Ticketmaster at: 1-800-745-3000 or HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE visit www.ticketmaster.com. SANDERS THEATRE TOUR – Wednesdays and Mondays ITALIAN RADIO COLONIAL THEATRE 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA at 4:00 PM. Stroll through four “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM 106 Boylston St., Boston, MA LOEB DRAMA CENTER 39TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS REV- centuries of Salem’s illustrious his- to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom PUPO E I MAGNIFICI 7! - Friday, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA ELS – December 11 through Decem- tory from its founding in 1626 to Zappala and Mike Lomazzo December 11, 2009 at 8:00 PM. HAMLETMACHINE – December ber 27th. Holiday carols and rounds present day. For more information, “The Italian Show” with Nunzio Straight from RAI Television Show 17th through December 20th. This story for all to sing, lively morris dancing, a please call: 978-745-0666 or log on DiMarca every Sunday from 10AM to will be performing “Ti Lascio Una is a descent into unspoken fears and serious funny mummers play and to: www.salemhistoricaltours.com. 1PM www.1110wccmam.com Canzone.” A portion of the net pro- fantasies, a love story within an much more. For tickets, times of the “Italia Oggi” (Italy Today) Sundays ceeds will go to the Sicilian Associa- imagistic dreamscape. It explores performances and other information, HARVARD FILM ARCHIVES 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi tion of Greater Boston, initiator of the difficulties of transcending our please call: 617-496-2222 or online 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com INSIEME (Uniti per Messina), INSIEME own neuroses to make a human at: www.revels.org. A GORDON WILLIS SERIES – “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco prefaces its scope to bond the sol- connection. Famed Hollywood Cinematographer Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM idarity of Italian Communities pre- BEST OF BOTH WORLDS – Now NORTH SHORE MUSICAL will introduce many of the films that or online www.djrocco.com sent in this area in collaboration to through January 3, 2010. This is a CHILDREN’S THEATRE made him a legend in Cinematogra- “The Nick Franciosa Show” Sun- render genuine action for this cause, new musical for the whole family 466 Central St., Saugus, MA phy. THE GODFATHER - PART I – days Noon-3:00 PM on radio stations in favor of the victims of the devas- that is bursting with the sounds of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD - Sun- Saturday, November 28th at 7:00 PM WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN 1470 AM. tating mudslides in Messina, Sicily. R&B and Gospel which includes day, December 20th at 2pm. Kaleido- and THE GODFATHER – PART II - “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” For tickets please call Ticketmaster community, university and church scope has been performing at both Sunday, November 29th at 7:00 PM. Sundays 8:00-9:00 AM on WSRO at 1-800-982-2787 or log on to choirs — this is a definite must see!!! the South Shore Music Circus and For more info, call: 617-495-4700. 650AM and online at www.wsro.com. www.ticketmaster.com. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Eating habits! Every year, Americans eat skeptical. COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 35 million cows, 115 million pigs, and 9 bil- The effec- NONNA MARY’S FISH CAKES lion chickens and turkeys. How well we re- tiveness of 1 pound of cod or haddock fillet member when my mother used to go to the cloud seed- 3 large or 4 small potatoes chicken store to select a live chicken for ing is dis- 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese Sunday dinner. Yes, we watched as a guy puted, be- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley slaughtered the chicken she had selected. cause nobody can prove that it wouldn’t have 2 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine What a brutal scene! snowed or rained even without the silver io- 1 egg beaten The mentioning of cows reminded me of dine. 1 four-quart pan the time during World War II, in Germany, To think, it won’t be long before we Medium-size Teflon skillet when we were ordered to shoot a diseased see snowflakes! Ugh. Robyn Waters of 1/4 cup cooking oil cow for a German farmer. So there I stood Swampscott, says, “Snowflakes would be l/4 cup dried bread crumbs (optional) facing the cow and then my Captain ordered lovely if they weren’t so shovely.” me to shoot the cow between the eyes. I was Moron! Custom officials in Oslo, Norway Peel, cut and wash potatoes. Cover potatoes with water hesitant! Shooting the poor cow? “Shoot! detained a man found with no fewer than 24 in the four-quart pan and bring to a boil. Boil for fifteen Shoot! “And so we did what we were ordered live reptiles taped to his body. Officer Heighe minutes. Meanwhile remove all skin and bones from fish. to do. When the cow fell to the ground, we Brieland said staff first discovered a taran- Add cleaned fish to boiling potatoes. (If desired, fish may be felt miserable. Forgive me. tula in the 22-year-old suspect’s hand lug- boiled separately). Boil fish and potatoes slowly for about Interesting to note, higher living standards gage and then found 14 royal python snakes ten to twelve minutes. When potatoes and fish are cooked, and rising levels of women’s education have and 10 albino geckos hidden in stockings and drain contents in colander for a few minutes. While still dramatically cut fertility rates in the devel- cans taped beneath his clothing. “His whole warm, place potatoes and fish in a bowl with butter and salt oping world, with the average number of chil- body was in constant motion,” said Brieland. to taste. Add grated Romano cheese, parsley, and beaten dren dropping from six or more per family to The lovely Lisa Cappuccio of East Boston egg. Stir and mix well. If mixture is too soft, add some bread between two and three. If current trends con- reminds us, “The fact that a snake wags its crumbs to absorb any extra liquid. Store covered in refrig- tinue, says the U.N., the world’s population tail at you doesn’t mean it wants to be petted.” erator to cool. Mixture is easier to shape into flat fish cakes will level off at 9 billion by the year 2050. Time to start thinking of who to send when cool. It has been reported, women are catching Christmas cards to. Another Christmas SHAPING: Take a FULL tablespoon of mixture in hand and up to men in many ways, not all of them good. miracle is how everyone receives more shape like a flattened meatball. Heat oil in skillet. Fry fish Consider heart attacks: While middle-age Christmas cards than he sends. The great- cakes until golden brown. Turn over with spatula to brown men still suffer them in greater numbers, est Christmas crisis occurs when a family on other side. Then remove from skillet and place in paper women ages 45 to 54 are closing the gender mixes up the lists of those who sent cards plate to absorb excess oil. gap, a new analysis of recent health surveys last year and those who didn’t. Yes, we do OPTIONAL: For those who prefer baked food, place the fish found. The percentage of middle-aged men look forward to receiving your cheap Christ- cake mixture in a lightly oil-sprayed baking dish. After cov- who had suffered a heart attack dropped from mas cards. My address, 43 Pleasant St., ering the baking dish with aluminum foil, place it in a 2,5 percent to 2.2 percent between 1999 and Nahant, MA 01908. Last year, we received preheated 350°F oven to bake for about twenty minutes. 2004; among women the percentage rose two cards with mustard stains, and one card Remove cover to lightly brown top before serving. from 0.7 percent to 1 percent. Pre-meno- that smelled of Baccala Serve with vegetable of choice or salad. pausal women are believed to be protected Equal rights! In Britain, where women are NOTE: This is a recipe taught to me by my mother-in-law, from heart attack and stroke thanks to hor- entitled to 39 weeks of paid leave after giv- Mary Sinopoli. It has been a long-time favorite of the family. I monal influences, but rising obesity rates ing birth, 74 percent of women in a recent often receive requests today from our children and grandchil- may be offsetting that protection. The results survey said that female workers without chil- dren for the fried fish cakes. It takes a little patience to fry suggest that women aren’t being treated dren should also be entitled to “maternity” them, but my pleasure is in seeing everyone enjoying them. aggressively enough for high cholesterol and leave. We agree! Some prefer the baked mixture so I usually make some of each. high blood pressure, the traditional risk When a woman decides she would like to factors for heart attacks. become a mother, what she was saying was Speaking of hearts, Tom Analetto of she was brave and willing to face the uncer- Medford says, “Don’t worry about your heart: tainties of pregnancy. Ah, women giving Happy it will last you all your life.” birth to children They are brave, strong, and The astute Rosalie Cunio of Waltham, says, inspiring. Pregnancy is the only time when Thanksgiving “The way to a man’s heart is through his you can do nothing at all and still be produc- Thanksgiving stomach, but the way to a woman’s heart is tive. Carlo Scostumato claims nowadays from Vita Orlando Sinopoli a buy-path.” many a girl buys a maternity dress before Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, claims, once a she buys a bridal gown. girl’s heart is broken she spends the rest of Questions people ask: What three names her life distributing the pieces. were given to more than half the females Deadly news! Wal-Mart has begun to sell christened in the Massachusetts Bay Colony caskets on its website, at prices that under- in the 1600s? Answer: Sarah, Elizabeth and Lullabye cut those charged by funeral homes. Prices Mary. What famous American was listed in by Judean Langone range from $999 for the, “Mom Remembered” the 1920 Chicago telephone directory as “sec- model to $3,199 for the “Sierra Bronze” deluxe ond hand furniture dealer, 2220 S. Wabash When we sleep — our spirits rest model. Ave.”? Answer: Alphonse Capone, better A hand-sanitizer shortage is looming just known to us as gangster Al Capone And In our arms — as swine flu fears mount. Johnson & Johnson Podunk has become to mean Smalltown, and other makers of the antiseptic say they U.S.A. Where is Podunk? Answer: In Mas- When we walk — our spirits rest may not be able to keep up with demand and sachusetts, near Worcester. What two states Upon our shoulders — are urging customers not to hoard the produce the greatest number of Christmas product. trees? Answer: Oregon and Michigan. What Men’s dirty hands! You might want to think is the very appropriate state flower of Mas- And when we pause – twice before shaking a man’s hand. More sachusetts? Answer: The mayflower. How did Infinity walks in!! than two-thirds of men, a new study found, Venice’s centuryies old Bridge of Sighs get do not adequately wash their hands after its name? Answer: From the sighs of prison- using the toilet. Researchers used sensors ers taken across the bridge from the judg- to monitor how much soap was used by each ment hall in the Doge’s Palace to the 1st Generation of 250,000 restroom visitors. Women were dungeons and place of execution in the state far more diligent than men, the study re- prisons on the other side.. Italian-American vealed: Sixty-four percent of women washed Questions people ask the noted maestro with soap, compared with only 32 percent of and musicologist Albert Natale. In what city Vita Orlando Sinopoli men. The stark difference probably reflects did the high-kicking Rockettes of New York’s Shares with us the fact that some of the men “were only Radio City Music Hall get their start? Answer: urinating,” researcher Val Curtis tells In St. Louis. The dancing group was orga- a delightful recollection CNN.com, do “they think they don’t need to nized there in 1925 as the Missouri Rock- of her memories as a child wash their hands even if they should.” ets, After changing their name to Roxyettes, Honesty! A Wisconsin woman called 911 to the group moved to Radio City, becoming the growing up in report a drunken driver, whom she identi- Rockettes in 1932. It was the famous Ameri- Boston’s “Little Italy” fied as herself. Police said Mary Strey, 49, can composer Stephen Foster who had two told the dispatcher, “I’ve been drinking all of his songs adopted as official anthems ... and a collection of night long. I don’t want to hurt anybody.” “My Old Kentucky Home” is the state song of Italian family recipes Snow job! An attempt to relieve a severe Kentucky, and his “Old Folks At Home” is the from the homeland. drought in China has apparently worked too state song of Florida. Who was the subject of well! Meteorologists shot silver iodide into the 1944 song “Nancy (With the Laughing clouds near Beijing, hoping to cause rain — Face?” Yes, it was Nancy Sinatra, who was Great as Gifts but what they got was an 11-hour blizzard four years old at the time. The song intro- FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM that buried the capital in snow, stranding duced by her father, Frank, was written by and in local bookstores — ask for millions of commuters. Still, the Weather comedian Phil Silvers (lyrics) and Jimmy Van Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Modification Office declared its action a suc- Huusen (music). Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN cess. Scientists in other countries were AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 27, 2009 Page 13

• Saint Catherine Laboure (Continued from Page 4) nary at the Mother House of main anonymous in order to the Daughters of Charity carry out her humble duties The Blessed Virgin Mary as a Daughter of Charity. For appeared three separate over forty years, she cared times in the year 1830, at for the aged and sick, not the mother house of the revealing to those about her community at Paris. The that she had been the re- first of these apparitions cipient of Our Lady’s medal, What are our fears? When stopped the car and told fore they did, but I had to occurred July 18, the second only her spiritual director we are kids, our main fear Babbononno to hold onto the learn how to use them. November 27th and the Father Aladel, was aware of is a dark room and the arm rest, not the handle. He Fortunately, I had taken third a short time later. On the apparitions. boogie man. As adults, our complied holding on so tight a course in typing at English the second occasion, Sister In 1876, Catherine had a fears are whatever is new. that his knuckles turned High School and knew the Catherine records that the premonition that she would Just as an example, if I white while Dad drove. My manipulation of the key- Blessed Virgin appeared as die before the end of the mention Blue Tooth tech- grandfather, somehow, sur- board. As I progressed, I sur- if standing on a globe and year. She revealed to her nology, Sirius radio or GPS vived the 1½ mile trip to prised myself in my accomp- bearing a globe in her Sister Superior the fact that systems, many people who Jeffries Point from the lishments using the new in- hands, dazzling rays of light she was the sister to whom are classified as seniors Meridian Hill section of East vention. When Dad became were emitted from her fin- the Blessed Mother ap- might not know what they Boston. a board member of the Mu- gers. These, she said, were peared. Catherine passed mean. Things that came The next generation expe- sicians’ Union, he had to symbols of the graces which away on December 31, 1876 into existence before we rienced the birth of aviation. generate reports and wrote would be bestowed on all who The Beatification of were born were part of our Nanna and Babbononno using a manual typewriter asked for them. Sister Catherine Laboure, held in culture and we grew up with never flew in a plane in their finding the letters with his Catherine adds that around St. Peter’s on May 28, 1933, them and they were not entire lives. When, in 1948, index fingers on each hand. the figure appeared an oval ranked in magnificence threatening. Something Dad was asked to sub for the I tried to get him to use frame bearing in golden let- with those of Joan of Arc and that comes along when we bass player in the Guy my computer, but he didn’t ters the words “O Mary, con- Therese of Lisieux, ceremo- are young, arouses our cu- Lombardo orchestra, he was understand the technology ceived without sin, pray for nies which left a lasting riosity and we learn what it told to fly to New York. The and often deleted the work us who have recourse to memory in Rome. is all about. For some rea- Lombardo office bought him he had just finished. As a thee”; on the back appeared The Church now ordered son, we panic at new inven- a ticket on the American result, he went back to his the letter M, surmounted by the exhumation of the body tions as we get older. Airlines shuttle, a two en- typewriter. a cross, with a crossbar be- of the saint. It had lain, Case in point, Babbononno gine (propeller driven) DC3. Several months ago, I neath it, and under all, the sealed in the vault beneath was born in 1875, and was He called New York and taught a course for Cam- Sacred Hearts of Jesus and the chapel at Reuilly for in his mid 20s when auto- asked if he could bring his bridge College that included Mary, the former sur- fifty-seven years. The coffin mobiles came into exist- wife, as Mom had never been a few older people. When I rounded by a crown of was carried to the Rue ence. He didn’t understand to New York. They gave him gave a research assign- thorns, and the latter du Bac, and there opened the new technology, didn’t the OK and he bought a ment, one of the older people pierced by a sword. She com- in the presence of Cardinal like the new technology, and ticket for my mother. She asked which library had missioned Catherine to Verdier, Archbishop of Paris, as a result, never learned to almost had to take a tran- the books that covered the have one made and to spread and a number of civil offi- drive. Trains were some- quilizer to fly. A few days topic. I told her that the ma- devotion to this medal. The cials and doctors. Her body thing else. They were later, the trip home was a bit terial she would need was Virgin spoke this time giv- was judged to be incorrupt around before he was born rough and Mom became air on-line. She didn’t know ing a direct order: “Have a by the church, and it now and he had no fear of them, sick. She swore she would what on-line meant, nor the medal struck as I have lies in a glass coffin at the but cars … he hated every- never fly again. term internet. She had shown you. All who wear it side altar of the Chapel of one he had to enter and ev- While in New York, Dad never attempted using a will receive great graces.” Our Lady of the Miraculous ery car hated him. I remem- purchased a new invention computer. As a result, she The spread of a devotion to Medal (often simply called by ber one episode when I was for Mom and himself, a pair had to find a library that had the medal urged by Saint its address, 140 Rue du Bac), a kid. Babbononno asked me of ballpoint pens. Mom never what she needed to complete Catherine was carried out so Paris, one of the spots where to drive him to Zi’Antonio’s used hers, preferring her the assignment. swiftly that it was miracu- the Blessed Mother appeared house so he could buy some trusty fountain pen. I inher- I sometimes wonder what lous itself. to her. On July 27, 1947, homemade wine. I told him ited the one Dad bought for the technologies are like Catherine wanted to re- she was canonized by Pope I was too young to drive. I her. that the kids of today use, might have been twelve at In the early 1950s, the things I have no knowledge the time. Dad volunteered to family chipped in to buy my of nor have attempted to • The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9) take him and we headed grandparents a TV for their investigate. As I get older, I Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. Wit. The series has now out in my father’s old 37 Ply- anniversary. Nanna thought wonder if I will react like Mayes has written four been translated into 39 lan- mouth. Babbononno opened the people on the TV screen Nanna, Babbononno or my hugely popular books: Under guages and has sold more the right front door, pushed could see her and nothing folks. The development of the Tuscan Sun, Bella than 15 million copies the back of the right front anyone said would ever new innovative things is Tuscany, In Tuscany, and worldwide. seat forward to allow me to change her mind. Years so rapid today that there are Bringing Tuscany Home: Sen- For more information enter the rear of the car. later, my mother trying to things coming out that are suous Style From the Heart of about the Lowell Lecture se- When he pushed the seat use a remote control to ma- beyond astonishment. If Italy. ries, visit www.bpl.org/ back in position, he bent nipulate an electronically space travel becomes uni- Alexander McCall Smith, news/lowell.htm. down to enter the car and operated TV, would call me versal during my lifetime, best known for his interna- Enjoy! hit his head of the top of the a couple of times a week will I accept it? I know my tionally acclaimed No. 1 La- door opening, knocking his claiming the TV was broken. kids will as will the younger dies’ Detective Agency se- (Be sure to visit Hilda fedora off his head. He picked Each time, she somehow de- generation. Will I react like ries, will close out the series Morrill’s gardening Web site, up his hat, swore in both programmed the remote my grandparents or parents. with a talk on Thursday, www.bostongardens.com. In Italian and English and tried control unit. It remains to be seen. April 29 at 6:30 p.m. Set in addition to events covered and again. This time he made Having grown up with Thinking back, I remem- Gaborone, Botswana, his reported by the columnist, it and sat down on the right cars, Mom had no fear of ber that Dad was reluctant novels top bestseller lists “The Socially Set” is compiled front seat. He leaned out to them. I remember Dad tak- to buy a car with an auto- throughout the world. The from various other sources the curb and grabbed his ing her to the parking lot at matic transmission. When fifth novel in the series, The such as news and press re- empty gallon jugs, placed Wonderland track when it he finally gave in, he didn’t Full Cupboard of Life, re- leases, PRNewswire services, them between his feet and was empty to try to teach her want power options, espe- ceived the Saga Award for etc.) leaned out again to close how to drive. After a couple cially power windows. He the door and almost fell out of attempts, he gave up. She claimed that they never of the car. Dad who had had no clue as to what to do worked right. When it came climbed in on the driver’s and was mortified climbing time to replace a TV, he side reached over and pulled behind the wheel. By this couldn’t find one that was him back. Babbononno then time, Dad owned a 49 Chevy. mechanically operated and slammed the door so hard It was a standard shift and had to settle for one that was the car shook. As we headed Mom was hopeless behind electronic with a remote out of the parking space, the wheel. She had no prob- control. Again, he claimed Babbononno looking for lem riding in a car, but that that they weren’t as good as something to hold on to, was as far as she would go. the mechanical ones. grabbed the door handle and I preceded computers, By the way, the last three re-opened the door. Dad coming into existence be- cars Dad owned had air con- ditioning in them. He never — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — used this option in any of them. It wasn’t part of his THE world. How many of us are or will be like those old folks were??? Johnny Christy Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, GOD BLESS AMERICA The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Small Ads Orchestra The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- Get Big Results sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. 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The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani VOTE AMOROSO? Al has gifted the parish because of his by Orazio Buttafuoco The other day, I re-registered to vote on love for this historic church. Another rea- the November 18 deadline for the up- son why North End Against Drugs honored coming special US Senate Primary. I went him for never forgetting his North End LO SAPEVATE CHE … from Roslindale’s Ward 20 to East Boston, roots. La professoressa, dottoressa e studiosa Rita Levi Ward 1, Precinct 1. The last thing I wanted FREEDOM FOUNDATION’S Montalcini e’ forse l’unica centenaria , che nonostante l’eta’, to do was travel over to the Mozart School CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION continua nei suoi studi di ricerche scientifiche. Montalcini on Beech Street when I am much closer The Bay State Chapter of Freedom Foun- ricevette il Premio Nobel in Medicina nel 1986 assieme ad to the East Boston High School around the dation will be holding its annual Christmas un altro studioso, Stanley Cohen. La scoperta della corner now. luncheon at Spinelli’s in East Boston on Montalcini fu quella di aver individuato la proteina che e’ While re-registering, I got to meet an old Sunday, December 13th. Stay tuned for fur- il fattore di crescita delle cellule nervose, NGF, nel 1951. friend and now new Eastie neighbor Paul ther details right here. Questa scoperta fa comprendere parecchio sulla Amoroso across the street from my new pad. THANK YOU TO ENGINE 8/LADDER 1 rigenerazione delle cellule nervose per una futura cura, si Paul was recently highlighted in the Boston Recently, North Enders saw how in- spera presto, della sclerosi multipla, e fra l’altro apre Herald by Joe Fitzgerald and the piece came valuable the firefighters are at the Hanover prospettive, dall’ NGF, di controllo dei meccanismi di with a great photo too. Amoroso is the go to Street Firehouse. A customer at Contrada’s apprendimento e memoria. Un esperimento molto avanzato guy at the Boston Elections Department. was having a medical emergency and the e’ stato condotto negli Stati Uniti nel 2001, il primo Who doesn’t like Pauli, eh? guys from the firehouse rushed over giving intervento di terapia genica nel cervello oer riattivare MICHELE MCPHEE — GREAT AS USUAL the patron both good medical help as well as neuroni atrofizzati dall’Alzheimer. La dottoressa Montalcini I read her in the Metro and I listen to her peace of mine until Boston EMS arrived. We continua a ripetere che l’NGF svolge il ruolo del modulatore on 96.9 FM. She’s always right on the mark. are all safer because of these guys who centrale di tutti i sistemi che hanno una funzione Her latest Metro piece on UMass Amherst should never be overlooked. importante nel regolare l’equilibrio fra l’organismo e and Raymond Luc Levasseur was super. JOHNNY “ELVIS” SHOES l’ambiente esterno, e che in certe situazioni, puo’ riparare CONGRATS TO LITTLE MARTINO There’s word around the North End that danni nel sistema nervoso, in quello endocrino, ed in quello Congrats to Dan and Susan Passacantilli Johnny “Shoes” Cammarata recently did his immunitario. L’NGF, quindi, agisce durante lo sviluppo on the birth of their son Martino Langone justice of the peace thing dressed like Fat embrionale controllando la crescita delle cellule nervose, Passacantilli. Little Martino is the grand- Elvis Presley. I haven’t seen it yet myself, come pure (influisce) nell’organismo adulto. La Montalcini son of Lorraine and Dan Passacantilli, and but those who have think the photo is out of incoraggia strenuamente, da anni, che si avvii la the great-grandson of Aurora. this world. produzione di NGF umano, da utilizzare a scopo di ricerca, SANTA AT ST. AGRIPPINA’S TAXI CONFESSIONS e per un futuro impiego terapeutico. La Montalcini ha Santa Claus is coming to the St. Agrippina A few years back, I remember watching contribuito, prima di altri, in questo campo.. Infatti e’ Club on Hanover Street on December 13th some cable show around midnight called riuscita ad ottenere l’NGF umano da cellule di farfalla. Un between Noon and 2pm. “TAXI CONFESSIONS.” People didn’t know legame fra NGF e stress e’ stato compiuto nel 2005 nella TAKING A RAMP TO HEAVEN? they were being taped and did some out- stazione spaziale dall’astronauta italiano Roberto Vittori Most of us have been watching all the con- rageous things in the backseat. Recently, durante la missione Eneide. Il futuro ci dara’ delle sorprese, struction work and digging up of the in Manhattan, a cab driver kicked out a gay di certo. St. Leonard’s Peace Garden. For those couple making whoopi in the back seat. Who wondering what’s happening to Father do you think got into trouble? You guessed DID YOU KNOW THAT … Ubaldus’s dream garden, not to worry? it, the cabbie. Mayor Michael Bloomberg The Professor, Doctor and Scholar Rita Levi Montalcini is Thanks to North End native and great band even went so far as to lambaste the perhaps the only centenarian, who despite her age, con- leader AI Natale, the upper church will taxi driver for not keeping his eyes out tinues in her scientific studies. She received the Nobel now have a handicap ramp for parishioners of the rearview mirror. Good country Prize in Medicine in 1986 together with another scholar, who find the stairs too difficult to climb. America, isn’t it? Stanley Cohen. The Montalcini’s discovery was the identi- fication of the protein NGF which is the growth factor of the • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) nerve cells, in 1951. This discovery provides a lot of under- standing over the regeneration of the nerve cells for a cure, Take care of our citizens US Senator; Patrick Leahy, seem there is little dispute hopefully soon, of Multiple Sclerosis, and opens future and legal immigrants. Don’t D-Vermont says, “I don’t that Ft. Hood was born out of opportunities, thanks to NGF, to control the mechanism of reward lawbreakers. Don’t think we should run and a jihad mindset and is an learning and memory … A very advanced experiment was they know what the word “il- hide and cower. Let’s use our act of terror. conducted in the USA in 2001, perhaps the first in genetic legal” means up on Beacon system.” I agree with the Re- The Obama-Holder therapy, on the brain, to re-activate neurons (which had) Hill? Or is it that they just publicans on this one. KSM Viewpoint Invalid atrophied by Alzheimer. Dr. Montalcini keeps reiterating, don’t care about us? and his friends are war Those responsible for the to scholars, that the NGF plays the role of central module As Obama Might Say, criminals and should be tried attack on the USS Cole will control of all systems which have the important function “This Will Hurt You More in military tribunals. be tried in a military tribu- to regulate the balance between the organism and the Than Me” Guiliani says the message nal. Those responsible for surrounding environment, and in certain situations, can Have you ever gone to the is clear, ‘What the Obama 9/11 will get a trial in a New repair damages in the nervous system, in the endocrine doctor’s office for a visit administration is telling us York Federal Court. A.G. one, and in the immune system too. The NGF has a role and he or she says it is time loud and clear is that both in Holder said the two acts are during the embryonic development by controlling the growth to check your prostate? substance and reality the fundamentally different, but of the nerve cells, as well as on the adult organism. You know what comes next, war on terror from their point I think not. The 9/11 attack Dr. Montalcini continues strongly to urge the production of the doctor always states, of view is over.” was an attack on America. the human NGF, to use in research and for future thera- “You may feel some slight O’Reilly: It involved two sites, the peutic use. Dr. Montalcini has contributed, before anyone, discomfort.” Then you stay The Spin Stops Here World Trade Center in New in this field. As a matter of fact, she has been able to obtain put waiting for the “slight Recent polls show about 60 York and the Pentagon down the human NGF from a butterfly’s cells. A connection be- discomfort,” am I right? percent of Americans want in Virginia. Civilians were tween NGF stress took place in 2005 in the space station, Well, that’s how ObamaCare the Fort Hood massacre in- the target of terrorists in by Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori, during the Aeneid works. Most of the current vestigated as a terrorist act, New York, but the Twin Tow- mission. Certainly the future will give us some surprises. health reform proposals be- the president apparently ers also represented the fi- ing offered by Democrats can isn’t sure seemingly show- nancial center of America. only increase premiums for ing a vast disconnect with The attack down at the Pen- millions of Americans. As far the American people. Presi- tagon was no different than as the elderly are concerned, dent Obama recently told the attack on the USS Cole. 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• Editorial (Continued from Page 3) Again, the decision of the sentence is based. Nobody at EXTRA Innings European Court is not a the time even suggested to document that doesn’t in- include, even in passim, the by Sal Giarratani tend to open a can of worms, phrase “Christian Roots”, or an endless conflict that which would have provided Bailey, Coghlan Griffey Re-ups with Mariners would deny an European an element of divisiveness, Win Rookie Honors Ken Griffey Jr. isn’t retiring just yet. identity, a land of rights and just when the new Europe The 39-year-old slugger and future Hall values, or stirring up an was beginning to take shape. Chris Coghlan, the Florida Marlins lead- off hitter won the NL Rookie of the Year of Famer agreed to a one year deal with anti-Christian war. It was Ultimately the latest sen- the Mariners and should earn about $2 mil- plainly a statement of Judi- tence, protests and com- Award, edging out Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ. Coghlan didn’t start the lion in base salary. His 22 year career cial basic rights of the indi- plaints notwithstanding, began as a Mariner back in 1989. vidual vis-à-vis the race strengthens then new Eu- season so well, but ended up batting .321 diversity that nowadays has rope and makes it richer. with 9 homers, 31 doubles and scoring 84 Wagner May Stay Put in 2010 become the true reality in Conversely, the conditions of runs with 47 RBIs. Billy Wagner may return next season Europe. coexistence in Italy by in- Meanwhile, Andrew Bailey took the AL if he’s willing to be a set up man again. What also emerges from creasingly diverse people rookie honors after a great season as the The Red Sox would probably go for it. They the Court’s sentence is also continue to improve, where Oakland A’s closer. Bailey had 26 saves with probably would mind the idea of the an historical reference. the right to education by the a 1.84 ERA. lefthander accepting salary arbitration. When the newly organized parents must be valid to all. Greinke Wins AL Cy Young Wagner, 38, has repeatedly said his goal Common Market, of six The attempt to preserve, at Zack Greinke has won the AL Cy Young is to be a closer again but Wagner actually nations, now 27, met, the any cost, the presence of the award beating out Felix Hernandez in a enjoyed 2009 with the Sox. Teams have European Convention was crucifix on the walls of a season minus a 20 game winner. Greinke until December 1 to make such offers. As a finalized and approved by the school seems to downgrade went 16-8 with a really low 2.16 ERA for veteran free agent, Wagner would not be six Nations, in 1950. Promi- the dramatic symbol of the KC Royals and Hernandez finished 19-5 guaranteed any salary through arbitration. nent statesmen, among Christ’s death, to a cultural with a 2.49 ERA for the Seattle Mariners. He earned $10.5 million last season but whom were the ‘Catholic’ icon, to a mediocre and sim- For the whole season, Greinke had great pitched in only 15 games after recovering leaders of Italy and (West) plistic compromise to them numbers, IP 229.1, W-L 16-8, SO 242, ERA from elbow surgery. Germany, respectively Alcide parties of Christian faith. 2.16. His ERA was the lowest in the AL since Wagner had a 1.98 ERA in 13.2 innings De Gasperi and Konrad Europe is looking at Italy former Sox ace Pedro Martinez’ 1.74 mark with the Sox. Here’s hoping he returns. He’d Adenauer, perhaps the great- through the unanimous in 2000. definitely help if he’s healthy. est founding Fathers of the vote of the Judges, and offer- European Community, they ing an olive branch at the • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) steadfastly agreed to the same time. the lawmakers who have city, such as the one that’s women represent what gov- principles of the ‘rights of acted on two issues — edu- underway on Dorchester Av- ernment should be. We’re man’, on which the latest PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN: cation and CORI reform — of enue. This major north- grateful for the work these

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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

Auditor Joseph A. DeNucci! never forgot, He only makes one annual employed by the league in where he came from! appearance in Boston now, one way or another since JFK Auditor Joseph A. long removed from his days occupied the Oval Office? DeNucci is a great politi- as a player on Causeway Well, Nelson was named one cian, who never forgot Street when he was a stal- of the top 10 coaches in NBA where he came from. wart on the court. But unlike history by a panel of former That’s how I see him. He so many of his contemporar- players and coaches during is a man that has proven ies who have become inac- the league’s 50th anniver- to be, a politician that does tive, the word retire has yet sary campaign in 1997. the best he can for all. He has paved the to enter his vocabulary. That’s fitting. Coming into way, to opening the American Dream door Welcome to the world of the Garden where his num- for all. Through his untiring work and car- Don Nelson, a standout with ber 19 has occupied a place ing, he fights on for us. We appreciate the Tavares the Boston Celtics from 1965 in the rafters ever since it fighting effort by Auditor Joseph A. DeNucci, What came first? I believe, the fighter came to 1976, an era that saw the was retired by the Celtics in our State House. Thank you, from a con- first. Then you look at, why did they fight? Green and White win five back in 1978, Nelson’s stituent. Joe DeNucci has demonstrated Analyze factors, and compute. Factors that NBA titles during that span coach-ing victories num- countless times, that he’s a Great Politician, change, as time passes. Factors that are (1966, 1968, 1969, 1974 and bered 1,312 — second on all- a great Professional Athlete, a great Family relevant to outcome, to one’s achievement 1976). The 1969 title was the time list — and he was trail- Man, and a great Human Being. A politician in Boxing, and to Life in general. We Box best for him. Nelson hit the ing Lenny Wilkens by only that is, for the People, and by the People. because we like Boxing. Fighters get winning shot in Game 7 of some 20 notches (1,332). A fighter, that never quits. He fights with knocked down. You hopefully get back up. the finals to defeat the L.A. When Nelson’s active play- the same tenacity for Massachusetts, that Those are the ones that achieve in Boxing. Lakers and give the C’s their ing career came to a close he fought with, in his Professional Boxing They fight on. You get staggered by a shot? 11th championship. after the 1976 NBA Champi- career. A career that catapulted him into POW! You either quit, sulk, find an excuse When his playing days were onship season, another being, “One of the Best, in the World!” He’s to not continue, or fight on! Fight back done, Nelson did not move chapter in his life began. still there. He’s still the Best! Thank you, harder to win. Develop courage. The cour- out, he moved on — to an- Late in the fall of that same Mr. Auditor, Joseph A. DeNucci. age to say yes, or the courage, to say “No! other career that has seen year he became the head Manny Pacquiao 49-3-2, 37 KO’s of the You learn when to fight, and when not to him serve as a coach, gen- coach and director of person- Philippines, stopped WBO World Welter- fight. The courage, to tell the truth. The eral manager and consult- nel for the Milwaukee Bucks. weight Champion Miguel Cotto 34-2, 27 courage to be honest. I believe that boxing ant. In fact, from the time he By the time left 11 years KO’s of Puerto Rico, in the 12th round, and is should be introduced to youth growing up entered the NBA in 1962 af- later, the Bucks had won the now the Champion. Both started this fight activities more. It helps you to learn, to ter being drafted 19th overall Midwest Division title seven well. Tough Miguel Cotto got knocked down actually interact with others. by the Chicago Zephyrs, straight times. Who has twice. First from a right hand in the third From a Good Ole Country Man. Yee-Ha! I Nelson, the current coach of won more consecutive Divi- round, and again in the fourth, from a left like John Denver song, “Thank God, I’m A the Golden State Warriors, sion crowns? Why none uppercut. Cotto had been doing pretty well Country Boy!” The movie, On the Water- had been employed by an other than one Arnold Red to that point before going down. Pacquiao front, written by Budd Schulberg, Directed NBA team in some capacity Auerbach and Pat Riley — won his seventh World Title. On the by Elia Kazan, starring Marlon Brando, Karl for some 46 years — and each captured nine in a row. undercard of this fight, Julio Cesar Chavez Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Tony counting. Here’s a stat that is cen- Jr. 41-0-1, 30 KO’s defeated Troy Rowland Galento, Tami Mauriello. It’s a great movie. That’s more than four and tral to Nellie’s success be- 25-3, 7 KO’s, by way of a unanimous 10 round Somebody up There Likes Me, with Paul a half decades of contribut- hind the bench as he decision. There’s talk of Julio Cesar Chavez Newman, and Sal Mineo, it’s a great movie ing to more stories and stats coaches for his 31st season Jr., fighting Boston favorite John Duddy. too. Requiem for a Heavyweight, with Jack than anyone else who has in the league. Over the Sounds like the next big Mega-buck fight, Palance as Harlan Mountain McClintock, been actively associated with course of those three de- will be Manny “Pac-man” Pacquiao fight- Keenan Wynn as Maish, Max Baer as Mike, the NBA. cades Nelson-coached team ing it out with Floyd Mayweather Jr. “What and Max Rosenbloom as Steve, I like. The Here, for instance, is just have been in the playoffs do you think?” It should be a crowd intrigu- second, Requiem for a Heavyweight; Star- one number. When Nelson about two thirds of the time ing, exciting fight. Manny Pacquiao, has a ring Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, and directed his young Warrior — good enough for him to big plus in his corner in “Freddie Roach. Mickey Rooney, with young future World team from the bench during have sent teams out on the After analyzing it? Both have great corners. Champion Muhammad Ali showing his stuff. Golden State’s 109-95 loss to court in the postseason for I give the edge to the corner that Freddie “Yo Adrian!” Oops, that’s another movie. the Celtics at the Garden re- 166 games — about the Roach works. Both are terrific Boxers, with Tavares is at White’s of Westport. Remem- cently it was his 3,380th equivalent of two full regular good hand-speed. One category of hand ber, John Travolta, Disco Hit, “Saturday game in the league. No one seasons of NBA competition. speed (Punch to fluster, and outdo opponent), Night Fever.” One of the star entertainers has participated in more Oh, and about those regu- I give to Mayweather 10 to 9.2, and the other for this show Tavares, gave a fantastic per- games as a player and head lar seasons. Well, Nelson’s category of hand speed (Punch to stun and formance to the Fans. Members; Chubby, coach than he has. teams have recorded 50 or cause damage) I give to Pacquiao 10 to 9.1. Pooch, Tiny, and Butch performed a great And at age 69 with two more more win seasons in 13 of his Pacquiao seems more seriously focused, for show. They’re one of my favorite groups. years left on his contract, 30 years behind the bench — victory. I give Pac-man a 10, and Pretty Boy Singing such hits as, More than a Woman, Nellie gives no indication of trailing only Pat Riley (17) and Floyd a 9.7. In other factors that affect re- Heaven Must be Missing an Angel. My Brother slowing down — at least for Phil Jackson (15) in that cat- sults? It’s close. A factor that Mayweather Kenny DeGrace and I are here, enjoying a the moment. He tells every- egory. His 31st coaching cam- has in his arsenal? He’s undefeated. His great time. There Uncle Joe Gomes, did one that this contract is his paign probably won’t result in attempt, to keep his undefeated record in- some boxing, and was from my area grow- last — but one never knows. another 50-win season but tact, is a 10 to 8.9 in favor of Mayweather. ing up, out West. West Wareham that is. Two years is a long time and there remains at least two Could the factor of destroying an opponents They’re a great family, his thinking could change. additional years to reach undefeated record, overcome the factor of Pugs Breakfast. Tommy Martini scored It’s true that the Warriors number 14. not having loss? Pacquiao already has 3 another Knockout with this event. The next came into the Garden in the At a time in life when losses in his record. Comfort zone with a Pug’s Breakfast will be on December 15, 2009. midst of going through some many his age are bidding loss, is a little more easier to accept, and On Saturday, December 12th, at Lindsey’s tough times. It was an in- farewell to the workplace, regress to. Many other factors, will affect the in Wareham. Ring 4 Boston, will have its jury-depleted squad that Nelson continues to enliven outcome of this fight. There’s the factor of Annual Christmas Party at 10:00 am. lugged a 3-7 mark into the his. One thing has more Manny Pacquiao fighting extra hard, to not December 5th at Twin Rivers, CES Boxing arena — a record that was years than Nellie, though. It’s lose again. Especially to an undefeated Presents, a “Night of Comedy” with Stars Joe poor enough to place them the franchise that he leads. fighter, because of pride ... Piscopo, Vince Pastore, Jason Cerbone, last in the Pacific Division. The Golden State Warriors WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN!” Armen Garo, Paul Nardizzi, Reminisce. When they left the Garden were once the Philadelphia There are many groups, and Brotherhoods Always great talking with Richard floor just before 10 p.m., an- Warriors before they moved in this great country. Some I belong to, and Torsney, Joe Feeney, I also spoke with Iron other setback had been en- westward to San Francisco others I admire. I’m a retired Police Officer, Mike Pusateri, and Jack Monroe, who dured and the questions that after the close of the 1961- Boxer, Emergency Medical Technician, where in Las Vegas for the Manny Paquiao center on the immediate fu- 1962 season. And yes, Don etc. From great leaders I learned the im- versus Miquel Cotto fight. ture — which often surround Nelson played against them portance of discipline, and of not getting Happy Birthdays’ to Boxer Family Mem- a losing team — resumed. during their first year in Cali- out of hand. Don’t make your group look bad. bers; December 10th Paul Doyle, and to Nellie’s answer to those fornia when he was with the In our Police Academy, we lost over 20%. Richard Hand. 13th IBRO publisher Dan questions is that he has the Zephyrs. How many people Those with stable heads, that wouldn’t crack Couco and Louie DeCicco, 16th World Cham- backing of the front office as active in the NBA today can under pressure, made it through. I’m glad. I pion Vinny Paz subject of “Fight or Die: The his young team matures. He say that? wouldn’t want to rely on them, for back-up. Vinny Paz Story authored by best friend indicated that he fully ex- Players, coaches and front Discipline was taken care of, from within. Tommy Jon Caduto, and also Paul Doyle. pects to fulfill the two re- office people come and go. Lt. Robert McCarthy, ran a great academy. Thank you Corinne for the magazine maining years of his con- Franchises move around and We had some of the best in the World. We SOCO New England. The article on Vinny tract. And just who would acquire new names. But Don have some of the best in Boxing, as we Paz is great. they get to replace him, any- Nelson remains an NBA con- continue on doing the best we can. As I said Our prayers go out to Charlie Tartaglia way? Whoever it might be, stant in a sea of changes. We if the world were full of boxers, it would be a Jr., The son of Ring 4 member Charlie the one thing for certain is hope Nellie remains active better World. Tartaglia Sr. and to Eleanor Sherry, the that a new coach would have long enough to make it an Real Fighters? Real Boxers? What came sister of Fran “Pops” Lynch. Both have passed a lot less experience. even 50 years on the scene. first? Did the Boxer come before the fighter, into that Golden Ring in Heaven, Refereed What else is there to say It would be a fitting capstone or did the fighter come before the Boxer? by God. Our Prayers are with you all. for an NBA lifer who has been to a remarkable career.