VOL. 113 - NO. 1 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JANUARY 2, 2009 $.30 A COPY MOUNT CARMEL: THANK YOU, PRESIDENT BUSH, “WE AIN’T GOING!” for Keeping Us Free of Scandal and Terrorism by David Karki by Sal Giarratani As we observe the scandal From Blagojevich, whose thing they can to cover up for surrounding Illinois Gov. Rod two gubernatorial cam- and protect the object of Blagojevich, arrested for at- paigns Obama was a major their slobbering mindless tempting to sell the U.S. Sen- part of and to whom he’s al- worship. ate seat formerly belonging ready had to hold a press Heck, they’ve already to President-elect Barack conference denying any con- pulled out the old Clinton/ Obama to the highest bidder, nection (before he’s even Lewinsky card to play on and think of what it portends been inaugurated!), to the Blagojevich, labeling him for the next four years, it infamous Rev. Jeremiah crazy and sociopathic. It re- causes me to be grateful for Wright, to Bill Ayers and mains to be seen, I suppose, the two most important Tony Rezko, there is as if he saved the evidence so things President Bush has much potential for endless that he can avoid being de- accomplished during his eruption of scandals and stroyed. Will he have the tenure. soap operas on Obama’s part equivalent of the DNA- The first is that there has as there was on Clinton’s stained blue Gap dress to been absolutely no hint of part. Just as Clinton had the serve as the ultimate trump the scandal, soap opera or Arkansas machine, Obama card? three-ring circus that had has the Chicago machine, The second, on a more se- been a daily suffering under every bit as filled with clos- rious note, is that we’ve President Clinton. The dig- eted skeletons and history gone seven-plus years with nity and the prestige of the he’d rather not see revisited. no terrorist attacks on U.S. office of the presidency were Perhaps if Obama had interests. On the morning restored, and we could once been properly vetted during of September 12, 2001, this again take for granted that the campaign, we wouldn’t be would have been an unfath- this sort of thing wouldn’t here now. But the main- omable prediction to make, happen. As the Blagojevich stream media was so des- and yet President Bush has scandal shows, this pre- perate to orchestrate the made it come true. From sumption is no automatic election of their Messiah eight years of Clinton that thing. Nor was the restora- that none of this was looked began with attacks (’93 World Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in East Boston has tion a certain thing, simply into when it should have Trade Center), was filled been termed “The Alamo” by many fighting to reopen by having changed the in- been. And ironically, if sick- with attacks (Khobar Tow- the closed church. habitant of the office. eningly, this might be the ers, embassies in Kenya/ Yet here we are, with the one thing that keeps the Tanzania, USS Cole) and Over forty members of the Chancery in 2004 appar- proper dignity and respect Obama Administration from ended with the biggest at- Our Lady of Mount Carmel ently will continue. being shown, down to even unraveling into the total cir- tack of all in which nearly Survivors Group crowded Ben Tauro addressed those small matters of etiquette. I cus the Clinton Administra- 3,000 people were slaugh- the lower church parish hall gathered and spoke of re- sincerely hope that this ef- tion became — the media’s tered on our own soil, we’ve to decide their future as cent failed negotiations be- fort on President Bush’s part complete sellout for Obama had none in the years since. they head into a new year. tween the East Boston group was not in vain, but skepti- will continue through his Would they decide to stay and the Archdiocese of cism is the order of the day. tenure, as they do every- (Continued on Page 14) on or call it quits? The Boston. Two options were put parishioner takeover of their parish church shuttered by (Continued on Page 7) Mayor’s Column by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston News Briefs This has been a challenging year for banks, and City services. Through the by Sal Giarratani the City of Boston and its residents, FIT, we have made significant progress but looking back, as a City we can be on Hendry Street in Dorchester, where proud of the many accomplishments city officials are working with the de- A Piece of Junk with achieved over the course of this past veloper Bilt-Rite to completely renovate Seven Saint Statues year. Although we recently learned that four properties. The other day in traffic, I found myself behind the current recession likely began last Through the Foreclosure Prevention a piece of junk on wheels. It had the nerve to January, at home, we all certainly felt Initiative, over the last two years we sport vanity plates. Looking through the rear its effects long before economists made have helped more than 441 homeowners window, I noticed this car’s dashboard was sport- it official. While maintaining the qual- avert foreclosure, preserving more than ing seven saint statues, one crucifix and a pair ity of life for our residents is always $130 million in home values. In Sep- of dangling rosary beads. This car obviously my top priority, the current economic tember, the Department of Housing and needed all the help available. conditions will challenge that focus in Urban Development allocated $4.23 mil- I’m Still Listening to 2009. lion for Boston to be used primarily for With the foreclosure crisis gripping the acquisition and rehab of foreclosed 104.9 FM in the Morning cities and towns across the country, we and abandoned properties. North Shore 104.9 FM is the best oldies music doubled our efforts to keep residents in However, housing was not the only station around. I pick it up every morning over their homes and this year I testified to area affected by the economic downturn. by the West Roxbury Parkway, loud and clear. Congress that foreclosure prevention is In an effort to help families avoid mak- Charlie Curtis is the best DJ around Greater the most effective way to address the ing the choice of whether to heat their Boston. problem. Stemming from the 2006 Fore- homes or eat this winter, I began the You want good music, go to 104.9 FM. Don’t closure Prevention Initiative, this past Mayor’s Food and Fuel Campaign in take my word, listen for yourself. January the Foreclosure Intervention August. With partnership from non-prof- (Continued on Page 15) Team (FIT) attacked the problem of fore- closures by working with homeowners, (Continued on Page 14)

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2009 OUTLOOK HERMES AND MERCURY Weak financial markets, ing the holiday season when Hermes was the Greek god tility on them also. He be- houses, villas, and for gar- credit markets frozen, home retailers typically generate of herds, commerce, travel, came the father of many den rails. prices crumbled, oil prices 40% of sales. Americans and messenger of other gods. children by these nymphs, As the father of Autolycus, soared, and battered con- cut their spending. Total Mercury was the name of Pan and Daphnis being the the prince of thieves, Mer- sumers stopped spending, retail sales were down be- his Roman counterpart, and most widely known. Pan, as cury bestowed upon his son, which accounts for 70% of tween 2.5%-4% from the both are considered to be one you may recall, became a the gift of changing stolen the economy, which stopped same period in 2007. We and the same. Trickery, cun- god of the fields, forests, goods so as to make them growing. We are in the had the worst holiday season ning, inventiveness, and flocks, and shepherds. He unrecognizable. By this gift, middle of the worst Reces- of all time, says Michael versatility were his major was usually represented Autolycus became the first sion since post WWII as em- McNamara, VP of Master- characteristics. These be- with horns, ears, and legs of stolen goods “fence” in world ployers slash two million Card. Many retailers are came apparent from the a goat. Daphnis became the history. jobs, and are projected to cut either preparing to file moment of his birth. Stories Sicilian shepherd that Mercury was represented another two million jobs in Chapter 11 bankruptcy or about his escapades sound taught Pan to play the flute. in art by some of the world’s 2009, according to most fore- scrambling to avoid that fate. incredible, but then, that’s Daphnis was also consid- greatest sculptors. Most fa- casts. The unemployment Several retail chains, in- what legends are all about. ered to be the inventor of mous, no doubt, is the form rate now @6.7% will hit 9.4% cluding Ann Taylor stores, Before noon on the day he bucolic (rustic or countrified) which is similar to the FTD by the end of 2009 the worst Talbots, and Charming was born, he found a tortoise poetry. florists’ emblem. The origi- since 1982 when unemploy- Shops, are closing stores shell, made holes in the op- Hermes (Mercury) pre- nal statue, now in the Bar- ment hit 11%. This will similar to Linen’s and posite ends of it, and drew sided over commerce, gym- gello of Florence, was done be the longest and deepest Things, Mervyns and Steve cords of linen through them, nastics, thievery, and every- in bronze by the Florentine Recession since WWII. The and Barry’s, that have and thereby invented the thing else that required skill sculptor named Giam- current Recession has already closed in 2008. lyre. Later that same day he and dexterity. As the god of bologna. He showed Mercury lasted a year with the Liz Claiborne is cutting stole fifty head of cattle from commerce and guardian of as a slender youth with calm optimists calling for it to last store expansion until the his brother Apollo, and then the roads he showed his features, winged hat, and 17 months. The longest re- economy improves, as is hid them in a cave before benevolence to all men. Any- winged sandals. In one hand cessions was in 1973-75 and Lord and Taylors. Saks and bedding down for the night thing found on the roads by Mercury holds a purse, the 1981-1982, each lasted 16 Neiman Marcus, have al- in his cradle. Later, this travelers was considered to symbol of the mischievous months. Normally lower ready announced they would young god was ordered to re- be a gift from this god. little thief and the god of interest rates help, but the cut their merchandise that turn the cattle, however, he Mounds of stones were gain, while in the other hand Fed has lowered the rate to doesn’t perform, hurting had so delighted his brother raised in his honor at rural he carries the “caduceus”, zero, as banks stopped lend- companies such as Jones by playing the lyre, that crossroads as every passerby emblem of his influence over ing. President-elect Obama Apparel Group, which gener- Apollo made him a gift of the added a stone. Square posts the living and the dead. This is suggesting a stimulus ates 50% of sales from cattle. Mercury was also were set up in streets, open caduceus, the winged staff package that will include department stores and only made herald to the gods in spaces, before entrances, with two serpents twined tax cuts, public works 10% from others. Some addition to the guide of the and as mile stones along about it, is the symbol of the projects, and extended un- stores are planning to sell dead in the lower world. certain roads. These posts medical profession today. employment benefits. Con- 25% less retail this year. This god was also wor- were made from wood or As the gods of sleep and gress is buying securities The Euro, which neared shipped as the one who be- stone, and the head of the sweet dreams, Mercury backed by mortgages and parity with the UK pound stowed the benevolence of god was carved at the top. could open or close the eyes other consumer loans to advanced against the dollar fertility on the herds and Some of these posts were of mortals. This is the rea- put money in consumer’s in thin trading as exchange their pastures. Again, leg- carved with proverbs or son why the last libation of pockets. Oil prices have markets remained in gen- end tells us that he spent a riddles, while others con- the day was offered to him, helped going from $4.00/ eral mode. No economic re- considerable amount of tained the names of those and if forgotten, became a gal., to under $2.00/gal., this ports were filed as most time in those pastures, and who had fought and died good excuse for just one ore is the equivalent of a $250 markets remained on holi- an equal amount of time for their country. This con- nightcap, salute! billion tax cut. Fallout from day. The Russian ruble is with the wood nymphs, be- cept was also used in Rome NEXT WEEK: Aphrodite, the a dismal holiday sales sea- down 20% since August stowing the blessing of fer- as a decorative feature in Greek goddess of love son are causing many re- against the dollar. Oil closed tailers to rethink business @ $37.7/bll, as OPEC cut ex- plans and prepare for a large ports by two million barrels/ number of bankruptcies day. and store closures. Goody’s It’s time to make your New Boston Water and Family Clothing, a South- Year’s resolution for 2009. east apparel retailer, 287 Mine will be for a better stock Sewer Commission store chain, as its holidays market as I’m tired of writ- sales were below plan, and ing glum news and want to financing it was counting write more positive articles, The Boston Water and Sewer Commission will have a representative on, didn’t materialize. Other so my goal in 2009 is to write from the Community Services Department at the following temporary retailers are saying they more positive articles about will trim inventory and re- the economy and here it is. I location: duce the number of suppli- want a fiscal stimulus pack- ers causing a ripple effect age from Barack Obama “that and causing others to fail. causes the stock market to North End We will have a lot fewer rise and businesses to soar.” stores by the middle of 2009 I wish you a very happy, Boston Public Library says Nancy Hoehn, professor prosperous and healthy New 25 Parmenter Street of business at Harvard. Dur- Year. Thursday 10 AM - 1 PM January 8, 2009 & February 5, 2009 LUCIA Our representative will be available to: R I S T O R A N T E & B A R • Accept payments Traditional (check or money order only - no cash please). Italian Cuisine

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Donnaruma can Heritage Month Com- 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 mittee attends and sup- Vol. 113 - No. 1 Friday, January 2, 2009 ports this moving memo- rial service. In this year’s October WELCOMING A NEW YEAR ceremony, Dottore Luigi by Vita Orlando Sinopoli Munno, Italian Deputy Consul General spoke in Through the years, on New Lombardo and his Orchestra memory of the Italian pris- Year’s Eve, my mind has on the radio. When I saw oners far from home. Some returned to those days when Uncle Nino place the Lotto Italian prisoners were al- we gathered at Uncle Nino’s Game Box (like Bingo) on the lowed to work in the sur- apartment on Charter table I was thrilled. After the rounding community as Street. My father’s uncle table was cleared, I prepared part of their service con- and aunt always prepared myself to sit on my father’s finement. And there were what I call finger foods for lap as I knew he would play some who survived the that night. A mixture of spe- “Lotto.” Though at times my camp at the close of the Fort Devens Commander and Italian Deputy Consul cialties, including walnuts, eyes became heavy and war who married American Dottore Luigi Munno, place a memorial wreath at chestnuts, Sfingi, and/or wished to be closed, I waited women and became com- the Fort Devens beautiful Malvern Hill Cemetery Strufoli, or other leftover patiently for the clock to pletely assimilated into at Fort Devens in reverent memory of the 22 World from Christmas Day, filled move towards midnight. At American society. War II Italian soldiers buried there. the empty places on the the proper time I moved with table. The most enjoyable the parents and those of my part of New Year’s Eve was age towards the living and trying to enjoy the Pesce bedroom windows that Stocco. This was not a very looked out onto Charter NIAF JOINS PRESIDENT-ELECT popular supper for the chil- Street. The women prepared dren. However I was one of us a small pot and a spoon BARACK OBAMA FOR those who enjoyed Zia or two pot covers to express Marianna’s supper. Lucky our joy of welcoming in the NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE for us, our Aunt and Uncle New Year. At the stroke of The National Italian American clubs and groups, site where the general pub- had a large round table with MIDNIGHT we banged, and American Foundation (NIAF) is encouraging you and our lic may sign up at http:// inserts that made it possible banged, and screamed is pleased to announce that affiliate organizations to par- www.pic2009.org/page/s/ for many to gather around “Happy New Year” for several They will be participating in ticipate. Your organization DS2 to participate in your the table. Those who wished minutes to our delight. We the “Presidential Inaugural and members could organize community service project. were allowed to stand with were not alone. Many faces Committee’s National Day of a volunteer community ser- If your project is registered their plate to eat their meal were visible and heard in Service: Renewing America vice event such as cleaning before December 31, 2008, it that evening. After supper, the neighborhood that night. Together.” This initiative by up your neighborhood or will be included in the some guests and those not Uncle Nino used to say, President-elect Barack Obama park, visiting the sick and launch of the “Renewing interested in joining the “They will wake up the underscores his belief that elderly, helping the needy, America Together” Web site card players gathered in the dead.” But we were just happy all Americans have a respon- doing something environ- on January 2, 2009. sitting room to listen to Guy to Welcome in the New Year. sibility to do what we can for mentally friendly or hosting For further information on our communities and fellow a youth-related activity. how your organization can citizens. “It is fitting that ‘Renew- participate, please contact FIERI BOSTON’S “Renewing America To- ing America Together’ is John Marino, NIAF Director gether,” held on January 19, being held on January 19, of Government Relations & TH 2009, will be a day of non- 2009, as it coincides with Public Policy, at 202-939- 5 ANNUAL LA BEFANA partisan community service Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 3115 or [email protected]. across the nation through and is also the day before the The National Italian REGIFTING PARTY which any individual and swearing in of President- American Foundation (NIAF), organization can become elect Barack Obama,” NIAF headquartered in Washing- involved and assist their National Executive Director ton, D.C., is a nonprofit, non- community in a variety of James R. De Santis said. partisan, educational foun- positive ways. Participating organizations dation that serves as the NIAF, as an umbrella orga- will be listed on the “Renew- major advocate for the Italian nization for local Italian ing America Together” Web American community.

FIERI Boston cordially invites you, your families and friends to join us for our 5th Annual La Befana Regifting Party on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM at D’Parma Restaurant, 182 Sumner Street, East Boston (between Clipper Ship Lane & Maverick Square). MBTA Blue Line to Maverick! We will celebrate the time-honored Italian tradition of La Befana while engaging in a hilarious Yankee Swap to get rid of those unwanted holiday presents. Be sure to bring your most hideous holiday gift! Even better if it is rewrapped in the original wrapping paper! Price of admission includes: Antipasto, small salad, choice of entree, dessert and coffee. NOTE: All beverages must be purchased separately Reservations are required! Please RSVP to Franca Devito ([email protected]) by January 5, 2009! You may pay at the door on the night of the event, or contact Franca Devito for other payment options.

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Dog’s feet are bringing their pets to from Charlestown over by suffered struggled and en- are extremely sensitive to these shelters because they Rutherford Avenue in an joyed life as much as they cold weather and booties are can’t afford to keep them, area now called Town Hill by could. a great way to protect them they are losing their jobs the yuppie immigrants once Hey, I’m growing older too from rock salt and sharp ice. and homes. Be kind drop a belonged to a senior group but like the Harrington clan, Thoroughly rinse their feet check in the mail even for called “Forever Young”. This I’m not old. I’m still as young after being outside, since ice a couple of dollars. Each dol- tag fit him well. He grew as I feel and I feel good. can collect between pets’ lar they receive does help out. older like all of us but he al- President-elect Barack toes. Never keep your pet Keep this thought in ways stayed young in his Obama says he identified outside for long especially mind, cats may seek mind. He lived his life, en- with being African American on extreme cold days. Make warmth under the hood of a All He Wanted for Christ- joyed it, welcomed it, trav- even though he was multi- sure your pet has plenty of car. To avoid a surprise in mas was His Two Front eled in it and when he racial. food and water. Just remem- cold weather, always check Teeth Tiny “Teddy”, cute passed it happened one I grew up knowing I was ber my pooch friends it is up for sleeping cats. and toothless poses for next night in bed when he never both Sicilian and Irish. Proud to your human companion to To all my pooch friends and year’s Christmas card lives woke up. Forever young. of both. Neither one nor the keep you safe and warm. Also my co-workers at the Post- with David Cino of Everett. This New Year 2009 also other but all inclusive. keep in mind all the animal Gazette have a Safe, Healthy (Photo by Sal G.) brings memories of Ma. This When I feel Charlestown shelters that need food and and Happy “New Year” coming summer she would Townie Iris, I say “yis gusy”. For all my pooch friends medicine especially now That’s all for now … Life is have hit the century mark. When I think Sicilian, I say and their human compan- with the economy and finan- good!!! She too stayed young, fight- “yous guys.” ing old age and kept carry- I just tried out for an ing on until she too just went extra role in HBO’s “Bunker A New Year’s Hangover into an eternal sleep. Hill”. They told me I passed by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari Life was to be lived fully for for Irish. I replied yissir. as long as possible. Must be My Italian friends say We can always count on a federal government into fal- a nation far beyond our that Townie spirit my “forghetaboutit”. hangover to follow a night of tering financial institutions means. We were told that excess partying, the fact in an attempt to re-establish we lived in a country with that excess behavior will confidence in these institu- a thirteen trillion dollar always demand retribution tions and thaw the credit economy which is false THE CASSIOPEIA GRAIL is a lesson we never seem market allowing inter-bank and should not be used as 324 PAGES • PAPERBACK • $18.99 to learn. borrowing essential to stabi- a benchmark in re-estab- by Frank Mari D’Alessandro Christmas has come and lizing the economy and lishing the standard of living (author of Sacco and Vanzetti – Verdict of History) gone, the shopping and good hopefully getting things it implies. Ours has been a cheer of the holiday has sub- back on track. 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Red Sox Pitcher Order Sons of Italy’s Norwood Lodge #1235 Celebrates JUSTIN MASTERSON Italian-American Heritage Month at Town Fair Tire World of Wheels four 2008 American League championship Series games, and he is the first Red Sox pitcher since 1912 to have made his first four consecu- tive starts in Fenway Park and not to have lost any of them. His delivery has been compared to Hall of Fame Red Sox pitcher Dennis Eckersley. Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1985, the right-handed Masterson attended San Di- ego State University and started his Major League Baseball career with the The Norwood Italian Lodge #1235 recently participated in the opening ceremony Red Sox in April 2008 after of the Italian-American Heritage month. A member Elizabeth Lasden’s was very being drafted by the Red Sox proud to be at the State House where her father Luigi Totino (1865-1955) had a in 2006. He pitched in the Boston Red Sox pitcher role in the installation of its handsome floor. The tools were donated by the Cape Cod League and for Justin Masterson Totino family in May 2003. the Lowell Spinners before Boston Red Sox pitcher coming up to the Red Sox. Justin Masterson will join Reports are that the Red Sox Hot Stove Cool Music Set to Rock Red Sox Nation the hundreds of custom cars are waiting for the off- th and other attractions at the season player shuffle to Theo Epstein & Peter Gammons to Lead January 10 Charity Concert thirty-fifth annual Town settle down before assigning Boston Red Sox Executive Vice President/ Fair Tire World of Wheels Masterson a definite role for General Manager Theo Epstein; ESPN’s show when he makes a per- 2009. He could become a award-winning baseball correspondent Peter sonal appearance on Sun- starter or the set up pitcher Gammons and his band, the Hot Stove All- day, January 11th from 1- for the closer, as he did last Stars; alternative rockers Letters to Cleo; 3:00 PM to sign free auto- season. American Hi-Fi and The Figgs; Bill Janovitz graphs and pose for pictures Masterson appears at the of Buffalo Tom; special guest emcee actor/ with spectators. The show Town Fair Tire World of comedian Mike O’Malley and other special runs January 9th through Wheels amid hundreds of lo- guests. the 11th at Boston’s Bayside cally customized vehicles Music and baseball are teaming up once Expo Center and features and many custom cars that again this winter to hit a home run for more than 300 stunning have been featured on the charity as Epstein and Gammons present the custom and classic vehicles covers of auto enthusiast 9th annual Hot Stove Cool Music concert to ranging from hot rods to col- magazines. Celebrities mak- benefit the Foundation to be named lectibles, as well as celebrity ing personal appearances in later. The evening will feature musical appearances and special at- addition to Masterson come performances by a host of sports, music and tractions. from Disney’s hit “High entertainment all-stars on Saturday, Janu- Bill, Peter, Kay and Theo Masterson was the only ary 10, 2009 at the Paradise Rock Club, 967 Tickets are on sale now, log on to Red Sox pitcher to work all (Continued on Page 16) Commonwealth Avenue, Boston HotStoveCoolMusic.org Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 2, 2009 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Honoree Charles Ansbacher and his wife “Moondance” co-chairs Dan Mathieu and Jeryl Boston Ballet’s Mikko Nissinen and Trevania Swanee Hunt at The Esplanade Association’s Oristaglio. (Photo Roger Farrington) Henderson enjoy “Moondance.” “Moondance” annual fundraising event. (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington) One of the most festive The gala had a “magic” Arthur Fiedler Achievement Since 2001, The Espla- gram, and initiate enriching galas held during the 2008 theme, marking the 100th Award for his commitment to nade Association (TEA) has park programs and commu- fall social season was The Es- anniversary of Harry Hou- bringing music to the Espla- worked to enhance the nity outreach initiatives. planade Association’s “Moon- dini’s daring underwater es- nade through free concerts Charles River Esplanade in For more information dance,” an annual fund- cape from the Charles River to the public at the Hatch Boston by working with com- about the Esplanade Asso- raising event. “Moondance” next to the Esplanade after Shell and at noted land- munity leaders, supporters, ciation and its upcoming proceeds are designated “to his manacled jump from marks throughout the city of volunteers and TEA mem- programs and events, be protect, enhance and restore Boston’s Harvard Bridge. A Boston. bers to complete important sure to visit www.Esplanade Boston’s historic Esplanade, plaque at the park’s en- The Esplanade Association park improvement projects. Association.org. to fund enriching park pro- trance on the southeast end established the award in TEA has raised more than ……. We are told that “Elvis grams, and to support com- of the bridge marks this his- 2004 to honor the memory $3 million to build a new Sightings” are expected munity outreach initiatives.” toric event. of Arthur Fiedler and his playground, restore dilapi- when Dick’s Last Resort Frances Rivera, of 7NEWS, The event also paid trib- commitment to bringing dated docks, replace park stages its annual “Elvis and Jared Bowen, of WGBH’s ute to Maestro Charles music to the public on the benches, update the land- Birthday Bash” on Thursday, “Greater Boston,” were the Ansbacher, the founder of Esplanade. Founded in 2001 scaping, help create the very January 8, in honor of The Masters of Ceremonies for the Boston Landmarks Or- (the same year that The Es- popular Teddy Ebersol Red King’s Birthday (2009 would the spectacular event. chestra, who received the planade Association became Sox fields, improve park have marked his 74th!). a non-profit organization), maintenance, establish an Boston Landmarks Orches- award winning volunteer pro- (Continued on Page 13) tra performs their popular free concerts celebrating historical, geographical and architectural settings. “Moondance 2008” fea- tured the talents of world- renowned magician Jon Stetson, an auction, a gour- met dinner catered by MAX Ultimate Food, and dancing to the music of Catch 22. Among the unique auction items were: a New York ad- venture featuring tickets to the Chanel Mobil Contempo- rary Art Exhibition in Cen- tral Park and the CBS Late Show with David Letterman; a chef’s dinner at the Man- darin Oriental Hotel hosted by Yo-Yo and Jill Ma; private magic lessons; tickets to a James Taylor concert with an overnight Berkshires and Tanglewood trip; a “Magic Cocktail Party” for 20 guests at one of Boston’s hottest lounges, 28 Degrees, com- plete with a performance by the internationally re- nowned mentalist Jon Stetson; and an American Cup Sailing trip with an over- Cheryl Clarkson and Daniel Townsend at the Esplanade night in Newport, Rhode Is- Association’s annual gala. (Photo by Roger Farrington) land — just to mention a few. POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 2, 2009 Page 7 Mrs. Murphy . . . As I See It ALL THAT ZAZZ Happy New charging illegals for medical Boston City Councilor-at- by Mary N. DiZazzo Year! ... Win- service! ... Predication: Large seat ... 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Best white collar criminals! ... Jerry at Gloria Cold Cuts will Dressed: Boston City Coun- Prediction: I.R.S. agents hang the world’s biggest cilor Sal LaMattina ... Land- will confiscate private Salami in the store ... Prom- mark Gift and Jewelry planes, luxury cars and man- ise: Eastie metermaids will Shop: Pericola’s ... Colum- sions of CEO’s that misused cut some slack with parking bus Day Parade organizer and abused their titles! ... violators! ... Prediction: winners: Buddy Mangini, Joe Promise: the government Everett Co-op Savings Bank Keohane and Joe Gambale ... will go after companies will come up with the best Where everyone knows whose workers lost pension banking deals of 2009 ... your name coffee shop: funds ... Predication: Promise: State Representa- Elite Donut … Best Bread: Unions will destroy this Hornitz tive Carlo Basile will be- Cucchiello’s Bakery ... 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Prediction: the Hilton Hotel will be a sold functions. the Social Centers will come Suffolk Downs will bring out event! ... Prediction: Lou South meets East. Join us on January 3 at 7:00 pm for up with a plan to expand se- more horse racing adven- Torrone will run a horse in Everyday Disaster a female fronted original rock band from nior citizen programs at the tures to its’ customers ... the Kentucky Derby! ... South Boston, MA Social Centers ... Promise: Prediction: Andrew Ken- Promise: Everyone will be Saturday, January 10 at 8:00 pm — All the Animals and The East Boston Neighbor- neally of East Boston will be safe and sound! ... Till next Erica Russo . hood Health Center will start mulling over a run for the time. Saturday, January 17 at 7:00 pm — Freeana and Rosen — Freeana (recorders, vocals and dumbek) and Rosen (guitar • Mt. Carmel (Continued from Page 1) and mandolin) have performed throughout New England, including such venues as the State House, Hynes Audito- forth and apparently both “As long as these Italian occupation of Our Lady of rium. We have a wide and varied repertoire including origi- were shot down by the women stand together here Mt. Carmel will continue. nals, world folk, jazz, and modal improv. Freeana currently Reconfiguration Committee. for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, People said they pray that has two CDs, Woman’s Chant and A Child’s Trust. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel’s fate I will come and stand with eventually Our Lady of Friday, January 23 at 7:00 pm — return performance by is now back to square one. them. My grandmother was Mt. Carmel Church will re- beat box great, Kristen Ford from Chicago. Tauro, “Don” Lorenzo an Italian and I see her open once again. Saturday, January 24 at 7:00 pm — Ryan Fawcett a self- Grasso and all those gath- in all these courageous For now, the Sunday ser- taught singer-songwriter from south of Boston. The experi- ered were both disappointed folks fighting for their vices at 10:00 AM will con- ences and uncertainties that have made up his life have and frustrated trying to church.” tinue as usual bringing helped to create his honest and introspective sound. He resolve this issue with Another parishioner face- spiritual comfort and re- writes about topics in which he thinks all people can relate. Cardinal O’Malley. tiously said “Happy Bicen- solve to all who said they You’ll get stung if you miss the Hornitz on Saturday, Janu- Steve Ashcroft expressed tennial to the Archdiocese weren’t going anywhere ary 31 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm — A brass duo, was founded his disappointment and said, of Boston.” So for now, the soon. in May 2006 as a supplemental horn section for hire. In the last year, the duo has quickly risen in the ranks, perform- ing at events alongside Hip Hop mastermind Redman, and R.J. Antonelli and Company Incorporated ultimately opening for George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. The Hornitz was asked to sit-in as the horn Accountants and Auditors section for George Clinton, and has since joined the Godfa- Boston Business Journal Top 50 Firms – 2004/2005 ther of Funk on a number of occasions. In November 2007, Corporations • Trusts • Estates • Individuals • Computer Services • Financial Planning The Hornitz started producing original music as a duo using Buying and Selling Businesses • I.R.S. and D.O.R. Representation • Federal and State Taxes only vocals, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Trombone, and Keyboard. Even though few instruments are used, the size of their 331 Montvale Avenue Rocco J. Antonelli, C.P.A. sound is surprisingly large! The Hornitz has driven crowds Citizens Bank Bldg. @I-93 781-937-9300 into a frenzy at several underground venues in the Con- Woburn, MA 01801 A Since 1948 necticut, Rhode Island and Boston area with a mixture of Human Beatbox, Hip-Hop, Rock, Funk, Electronica, and Jazz. This band recently added guitar wizard Sleepa, and has com- For events going on in Massachusetts this WINTER, log on to the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Website at www.massvacation.com. pleted the evolution from ‘horn section for hire’ to ‘cutting- For a complimentary Massachusetts Getaway Guide, call 1-800-447-MASS, ext. 300. edge musical voyage’. Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 2, 2009 Christmas Celebrations in the North End - N

Parade Chairman Ted Tomasone waiting for Santa with the Celtics Cheerleaders

Mickey, Minnie and buddy

Santa arrives by helicopter

Kathy Carangelo and Councilor Sal LaMattina Peter and Maria Byrne with their daughter, Emerson

Mayor Tom Menino, City Councilor Sal LaMattina and Speaker of the House Sal DiMasi

Peterlin Family and John Romano Santa and his “Elves”

Olivia Scimeca and Corey McIssac

Patrick and Andrea Curley with son Sammy and Wally the Green Monster The Christmas Parade Group POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 2, 2009 Page 9

North End Athletic Association Annual Parade (Photos by NEAA and Bob DeCristoforo) For the thirty-eighth year, the North End Athletic Association brought Santa to visit the resi- dents of the Norh End. Santa Claus arrived on schedule in a helicopter to the delight and joy of the children. Mickey Mouse, Frosty and Rudolph were a few of the many Characters hand- ing out candy and balloons to all of the spectators. Santa and all his friends were joined by several marching bands, baton twirlers, Aleppo Clowns, Celtics Cheerleaders and this year a special addition, Wally the Green Monster from Riverside Theatre Works the Boston Red Sox. Children in hay wagons Cecily Foster with grandsons, Erik and Justin Foster dressed as Christmas Elves spreading good cheer all along the parade route. The parade which is exclusive to the North End, brings a uniqueness and a wonderful experience for the children and the North End Community. It’s a part of the holiday season which is an opportunity for young and old alike to come together and share a little happiness and joy. “The parade was a huge suc- cess”, declared Ted Tomasone, Chairman “and we look forward to another successful event The Cookie Monster joining Claudia Spagnuolo and Louis Wally the “Christmas” Green Monster with next year.” Captain O’Rourke Cavagnaro Cheryl, Darlene and Danielle

Saint Leonard of Port Maurice “Christmas Recital” at Sacred Heart Church

Old time Friend and Former Pastor of Sacred Heart Church Loretta Daley and Dolores Merola Marie Agrippino Fr. Dominic and Angelo Cattaneo

Marta Fernandez, Teresa Soccio holding son and Gabriela Columbo

Camille Colangelo and Anna Guarino Dan Drzymalski, Luca Palugan and Dr. Ottavio Nardone

Margherita Comerford, Rosalba Schimo, Saint Agrippina di Mineo Chrildren’s Christmas Party Doreen Merola and Antonella Spinale-Casale (Photos by Bob DeCristoforo)

Anna Perez, Jessica Dello Russo, Doreen Merola and Anna Guarino Nick Verrocchi and Phyllis Carangelo Frances Baldassari and Paige (Photos by Bob DeCristoforo) Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 2, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo Boston Herald All Scholastic Cross Country Teams. Omar was also named one of the Globe’s ‘Runners of the Year’. BRITNEY SPEARS — contributes “Break It Down” Glad to read that the MIAA CIRCUS (CD) featuring rising pop star Tina Division 1 and Division 2 Jive Sugandh, along with “Hypno- GIRLS Hockey Champion- The tent is ready for tique,” Juliet Shatkin’s “UR ships will be played at the Britney’s return to the mu- Perfect” and “Look But Don’t TD Banknorth Garden this sic scene and stage, with the Touch,” plus The Clique star year for the very first time. release of her 15-track CD Samantha Boscarino does a It’s about time! Circus. Spears’ exciting mu- fine job with “Find My Place.” THANK YOU, SAN ANTONIO sical performance opens with Rebecca Jones hits the tar- North End Against Drugs the chart climbing single get with “Go,” while Classic would like to thank the “Womanizer.” Get the cotton raps on “Ayo Ayo,” followed by St. Anthony Society for their candy ready as the fun follows Alana D’s triple-play —”Get generous donation. You have with the title cut “Circus,” Up and Go,” “Commit Me” and always been a big part of slowing the pace for the pretty “So Dangerous.” The final the NEAD Family, and we all “Out From Under,” the photo- triple-play showcases The Father Vincent Daily (left) celebrating his 50th appreciate the continued genic “Kill The Lights,” the DeeKom-pressors — “Get UR Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. support. cutting “Shattered Glass,” Good Time On,” “That Girl” COLLEGE BOARD and the provocative “If U Seek and end with “What You Say.” HAPPY NEW YEAR all those, who delivered the Hockey East teams have Amy.” The ‘Pop Princess’ con- Pop gems galore that clique! As we begin a magnificent tickets on time despite the hit the road this Holiday tinues with royal perfor- DISNEY BOX OFFICE and Blessed New Year let us ‘No School Snow Days’. Break. BU travels to the mances on cuts as, “Unusual HITS (CD) take the great Spirit of the GRINCH TIME! Denver Cup, Vermont will be You,” the perfectly clear Walt Disney Christmas season with its Thanks to the NEAA a large hosting their Catamount “Blur,” a pair of tunes Spears Walt Disney Records cel- message of love, joy, and number of North End young Cup, Northeastern plays in co-wrote “Mmm Papi” and the ebrates the success of film Peace into every day of 2009. people had the opportunity the Dodge Holiday Classic in ‘vogue’ influenced “Manne- songs with this compilation of IT’S ABOUT BEING to see ‘live’ The Grinch Minneapolis, and Lowell finds quin,” plus the fashionista 15 musical moments per- A PRIEST Who Stole Christmas at the the RiverHawks playing in beat of “Lace and Leather,” formed by some of today’s Father Vincent Daily cel- CitiCenter. Once again the the Shilleiagh Tournament and another song she co- biggest stars. Tracks include, ebrated his 50th Anniversary North End Athletic Associa- in Illinois. Maine went south wrote, the tender “My Baby.” “Ever Ever After” (Enchanted- of Ordination to the Priest- tion put a lot of smiles on to the Florida College Clas- Three bonus tracks shine via, Carrie Underwood), “Down to hood at St. Stephen’s many youngsters this Christ- sic. UMass went north to “Radar,” plus her effort “Rock Earth”(WALL-E-Peter Gabriel), Church on Sunday, Decem- mas season. How fortunate the Ledyard National Bank Me In,” and put the wraps on “Real Gone” (Cars-Sheryl ber 21st. Father Daily also we are to have the NEAA! Classic in Hanover, New her album by connecting on Crow), “Little Wonders” (Meet served as a member of EDUCATION PLUS Hampshire and Merrimack “Phonography.” This Deluxe the Robinsons-Rob Thomas), the Missionary Society of 2008 Mark Bavis Leader- took part in the UConn Edition includes a DVD of the “This Is Home” (Narnia- St. James, which is head- ship Foundation Scholarship Hockey Tournament. making of the album and an Switchfoot), “Breakaway” quartered at St. Stephen’s, recipients are Daryl de HOT STOVE BASEBALL interview with Britney, who (Princess Diaries2-Kelly Clark- for 16 years. Bishop Robert Villier (Cathedral), Rita Sul- Baseball said ‘Goodbye’ to is right back on the map, son) and “Can’t Take It In” Hennessey presided at the livan (Worcester Academy) former Pittsburgh Pirate catch her ‘live’ performance (Narnia-Imogen Heap). Miley Mass, where he also blessed Kassandra Kluge (Beverly) star Doc Ellis for whom he at the TD Banknorth Garden Cyrus and John Travolta of- a plaque honoring the Soci- Patrick Blute (Harwich) and pitched a No-Hitter in 1970, during her March tour stop! fer “I Thought I Lost You” ety 50th Anniversary, and a Skylar Belinsky (Sandwich). and starred on their 1971 DEBORAH LATZ — from Bolt, trailed by “Our beautiful painting of ‘Our For more information and World Championship Team. LIFELINE (CD) Town” (Cars-James Taylor), Lady of Guadalupe’, now 2009 Scholarship applica- His career record was 138 June Moon “All I Know” (Chicken Little- located in the Church. tions check out www.mark wins-119 losses with an ERA Jazz vocalist Deborah Latz Five For Fighting), “The Call” THANK YOU, NORTH END bavisleadershipfoundation.org. of 3.46. Four of his Pirate covers a startling range of (Narnia-Regina Spektor), YOUNGER SENIORS A REAL GRINCH Teams won the NL East. He moods and emotions on her “Where Is Your Heart At?” Sad to report that some- I wasn’t pleased to hear also played for the Yankees, sophomore album Lifeline. (Meet the Robinsons-Jamie thing will be missing in that Hill House on Beacon Oakland, Texas and the The emotional roller-coaster Cullum), “Le Festin” 2009. The North End Younger Hill has severed its ties with Mets. He was 63 years old. begins with classics as Hoagy (Ratatouille-Camille), finish- Seniors Club held their final the North End NEAA Little Baseball also said ‘Goodbye’ Carmichael’s “I Get Along ing with Paul Oakenfold’s meeting and Christmas League. One of the main to former Negro League star Without You Very Well,” tak- mix “Jack’s Suite” Pirates of Party in December. The goals of youth athletics is to Carlos Manuel Santiago, who ing “Witchcraft” to new the Caribbean, and “UNKLE North End Younger Seniors bring young people together. played second base and short- heights, plus the tasty “Tea Reconstruction” (The did much, and more impor- It’s sad that some of the base- stop for the New York Cubans For Two/Day In — Day Out,” Incredibles-UNKLE). Disney tantly gave much to the ball adults at Hill House don’t in 1945 and 1946. He was 82. the catchy “Make Someone musical moments well worth North End Neighborhood think so. Striking Out Kids, If the New York Yankees Happy,” an original Latz com- celebrating! over many years. We take and the North End NEAA is a declare bankruptcy, will position has the saxy “Jump TERMINATOR: THE SA- this opportunity to salute Big Error! Congress bail them out?? In,” and she hits the halfway RAH CONNOR Rose Toscano, and the mem- HIGH SCHOOL PREP TIDBITS mark using the Bill Evans CHRONICLES —TELEVI- bership. You and your fine NOTEBOOK - Congrats to Joanne standard, and apropo “Waltz SION SOUNDTRACK (CD) work will never be forgotten. Lawrence Academy Varsity Prevost Anzalone, who is the for Debby.” The flavored “My La-La Land DISNEY ON ICE Basketball Team entered the new President of the North Favorite Things” is a high- If you are a fan of the hit North End Against Drugs Christmas Break with an End Chamber of Commerce light, followed by a wonderful FOX TV show, Terminator: The ended the year on another impressive 5-1 record tak- and Thank You to Frank cover of Billie Holiday’s “Don’t Sarah Connor Chronicles, high note! Thanks to NEAD, ing a pair from Holderness, DiPasquale for his fine work Explain,” the haunting “The or not, this soundtrack is and the TD Banknorth Brooks, Groton and Cushing, with the NECC over the past Sweetest Sounds,” delivering ‘must hear’! Composer Bear Neighborhood Charities, 375 and falling to St. Mark’s. three years. “I Didn’t Know What Time It McCreary created the score of our closest families and Former Charlestown High - Celeb Sightings: Bosco Was” with a salsa beat, plus from the first and second sea- friends attended Saturday player Shabazze Napier is alum Harry Colangelo, Chico the depth of “How Deep Is The sons, blending electronic in- (December 27th) performance one of the Spartans hoop Vozzella, and Wally the Ocean.” Added are three tricacies and delicate bal- of Disney’s Mickey’s Magical stars. Charlestown High Green Monster! songs done in French, “Les ance of the hard, loud bass Kingdom. Special Thanks to Track stars Omar Abdi, and - Don’t forget registration Feuilles Mortes (The Falling drums, then connecting with Joyce Papa Amoroso for her Ahmed Ali were named to is now underway for the Leaves),” “Que Reste-t-il De minute percussive micro- magnificent save, and to both the Boston Globe and NEMPAC Winter Classes, Nos Amours (I Wish You Love)” beats to. Featured track is which begin in January. and “La Vie En Rose,” and “Samson and Delilah” sung Contact Sarah Glenn at they are instantly romantic by second season star and Have a professional represent [email protected] for aphrodisiacs. Deborah takes lead singer for the group Gar- you and your claim against all the information. several pages from the Great bage, Shirley Manson. Addi- SMILE! American Songbook, and tional highlights have, “Ter- the Insurance Company makes them her own! Plea- minator: The Sarah Connor sure upon multiple pleasure! 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music of the Blind Boys of Alabama sance to the 20th century will grace PUCKER GALLERY and the ageless New Orleans Jazz. the Coolidge Gallery. This is a must 171 Newbury Street, Boston, MA Come and enjoy this uplifting evening see collection! For more information IT IS I – Now through January 5, of music. For tickets call: 617-876- on any of the museum’s other exhib- 2009. This exhibition features beau- 4275 or www.WorldMusic.org. its, please visit www.mfa.org/calen- tiful ceramics by Kang Hyo Lee of Ko- NOW dar or call 617-369-3300. rea. He is a potter who unites dia- THE REGENT THEATRE PLACE (VILLAGE) 2006-2008 – metric opposites in one clay form; with PLAYING 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA Now through January 25, 2009. vigor and ease, fluidity and staccato. AN EVENING WITH SHAWN These are the works by renowned This is a must see exhibition. KLUSH – Saturday, January 31st at sculptor Rachel Whiteread. This ex- MIRACLES – Now through Janu- 8:00 PM and Sunday, February 1st at hibition includes sculptural pieces ary 5, 2009. The art of Naftali Bezem UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN 2:00 PM. In just a short time Shawn and some rarely seen drawings by the is emblematic of the human search Klush has officially emerged as the artist. This exhibit also features 200 for a safe haven in a world of increas- top professional Elvis tribute artist in vintage dollhouses. For more informa- ing uncertainty. Bezem says that he the world. He is the closest thing to tion on any of the museum’s other views his paintings and drawings as a the King in concert. exhibits, please visit www.mfa.org/ lament, a poem of tears and of deep BUDDY, BOPPER & VALENS: calendar or call 617-369-3300. sorrow. For more information on the Their last show 50 years later!!! – gallery hours call: 617-267-9473 or Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 3:00 PM. PEABODY MUSEUM OF visit: www.puckergallery.com Come and enjoy Buddy artist, Brian ARCHAEOLOGY Best as he sings all our favorites 11 Divinity Avenue Harvard “Chantilly Lace”, “Peggy Sue”, University – Cambridge, MA DANCE “LaBamba” and many others. A GOOD TYPE – TOURISM AND THE MAN IN BLACK: A TRIBUTE SCIENCE IN EARLY JAPANESE THE CITI-WANG THEATRE TO JOHNNY CASH – Saturday, Feb- PHOTOGRAPHS – Ongoing. This 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA st ruary 21 at 8:00 PM. Shawn Barker new photographic exhibition pre- BLACK AND WHITE – February 12- takes the stage with traditional sents 46 compelling images of Japa- 15, 2009. This five-ballet program in- Johnny Cash greeting to his exit. nese photographic prints, many hand- cludes Falling Angels, a mesmeriz- Shawn truly captures the presence colored, that were produced for the ing study in motion and minimalism; of Cash, not only through his music, tourist trade in the late nineteenth Sarabande, a powerful display for six but in his storytelling. For tickets and century. men; Petite Mort, which incorpo- more information, please call: 781-646- DIGGING VERITAS: THE AR- rates artistic swordplay set to music 4849 or visit: www.regenttheatre.com CHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY by Mozart; Six Dances and No More OF THE INDIAN COLLEGE AND Play,. playing with space, shapes and THE NEW ENGLAND CONSERVA- STUDENT LIFE AT COLONIAL contrasts. TORY/JORDAN HALL HARVARD – Now through January JEWELS – February 26th through 30 Gainsborough St., Boston, MA 2010. Through archaeological finds March 8, 2009. A ballet in three parts THE MUSIC OF BENJAMIN from Harvard Yard, historical docu- presents a miniature history of clas- BRITTEN – Friday, January 16, 2009 ments and more, this exhibition sical dance, with references to Ballet’s at 8:00 PM. For tickets call: 617-868- shows how today’s Harvard student French origins. Each act is distinct 5884 or visit: www.cantatasingers.org can make some sense of student life in both music and style. For tickets as it was in Colonial Harvard. For more call: 1-866-348-9738 or log on to information please call: 617-496-1027 www.bostonballet.com Special Events or visit their website at www.peabody.harvard.edu INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART WEST END COMMUNITY INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY North Shore Music Theater is thrilled to bring you and CENTER 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA ART ELEMENTS – Friday, January 23, your family the New England Regional Premiere of 150 Staniford St., Boston, MA 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA WEST END POETRY CLUB will 2009 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, Janu- WORKS OF TARA DONOVAN – th DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, a fun and fresh new start having open readings on the ary 24 at 8:00 PM. Keigwin and com- stage version of the record breaking Disney Channel Now through January 4, 2009. With pany creates provocative, witty and second and fourth Tuesday of every sensitivity to texture, scale and the th engaging dances that are inspired by Original Movie. School is out and Troy, Gabriella, and month starting on January 13 and inherent properties of materials, the rest of the Wildcats are spending the summer work- January 27th at 7:00 PM in the Center earth, fire, air and water. Enjoy this Donovan transforms huge volumes of wonderful presentation of dance.. ing at the Lava Springs Country Club which was founded by area poets. For more information mass-produced items into incredible call Duane at: 617-416-0718. THE DEVIL YOU KNOW IS BET- by Ryan and Sharpay’s family! With the club’s annual sculptural forms. TER THAN THE DEVIL YOU DON’T SHEPARD FAIREY: SUPPLY AND th talent show right around the corner, things begin to heat THE OPERA HOUSE – Friday, February 20 at 7:30 PM and DEMAND – February 6, 2009 through st 539 Washington St., Boston, MA Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 PM. up as Troy agrees to sing with Sharpay. Will Troy and April 19, 2009. This solo museum ex- THE CHINESE NEW YEAR SPEC- Zoe Scofield and Juniper Shuey con- Gabriella realize that they’re meant to be? Or is it hibition of work spans a career of TACULAR th th struct three dimensional art that – January 10 and 11 street artists, including many sten- already too late for them to sing one last song together? 2009. This spectacular brings to the melds precise dance performance with This musical phenomenon is still going strong and will ciled stickers from early guerilla art evocative video and photographic stage Chinese classical dance, folk campaigns and much more. take over the NSMT stage. Check out Theater section dance, vocalists, and instrumentalists techniques. The cumulative effect is MOMENTUM 12: GERARD romantic, dark and memorable. For for more details. for gloriously colorful and exhilarat- BYRNE – Now through March 1, 2009. ing entertainment. For more info visit: tickets call 617-876-4275 or visit: Kate Rockwell (Sharpay Evans) (Photo by Paul Lyden) Byrne’s compelling multimedia works www.WorldMusic.org. www.divineShows.com/boston or blurs the lines between past and www.DivinePerformingArts.org. present, fiction and documentary. He world of surreal surprises, tricks, and CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE uses a range of sources from litera- transformations, where dreams come SALEM HISTORICAL TOURS 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA THEATER ture to popular magazines. to life and the impossible happens 8 Central Street, Salem, MA TANGO: Historias Breves (Short MOMENTUM 13: EILEEN th THE OPERA HOUSE before your very eyes. Aurelia’s Ora- HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE Stories) – Friday, January 30 at 7:30 QUINLAN – March 18, 2009 through st 539 Washington St, Boston, MA torio is an ideal holiday treat for the TOUR – Wednesdays and Mondays PM; Saturday, January 31 at 8:00 PM July 12, 2009. Eileen’s work cap- st DIRTY DANCING – February 7th whole family. For tickets call: 617-547- and Sunday, February 1 at 2:00 PM. at 4:00 PM. Stroll through four centu- tures the mystery and illusion of through March 15, 2009. A movie seen 8300 or visit: www.amrep.org. Direct from Buenos Aires, Tango: ries of Salem’s illustrious history from the photographic image. She uses by millions with an unforgettable Historias Breves captures all the its founding in 1626 to present day. pre-digital techniques such as gels, soundtrack and adored by many, is EMERSON COLLEGE passion and sensuality of the tango. For more information, please call: 978- strobes and smoke machines. now a record-breaking stage show. Cutler Majestic Theatre Come and enjoy these evenings. For 745-0666 or log on to: For more information call: 617-478- For tickets, times of performances and 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA tickets call 617-876-4275 or visit: www.salemhistoricaltours.com. 3100 or visit www.icaboston.org. more information, please call:1-866- THE NOSE – February 27, 2009; www.WorldMusic.org. 633-0194. March 1st and 3rd 2009. This is an THE COMMANDER’S MANSION absurdist satirical opera about a petty 440 Talcott Ave, Watertown, MA THE COLONIAL THEATRE bureaucrat who faces an identity WHAT THEY LEFT BEHIND: ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA crisis when his nose leaves his face EXPLORING BOSTON’S PAST NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT and takes on a life of its own. It is THROUGH THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ITALIAN RADIO Madama Butterfly, Il Barbiere Di Now through January 11, 2009. Harry sung in Russian with English RECORD – February 20, 2009 from “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM Siviglia, La Boheme and La Fanciulla Connick, Jr., stars as a Long Island supertitles. For more information, 7:30-9:30 PM. Come and enjoy a con- to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom del West. Members and friends are playboy in this new musical comedy please call: 617-451-3388. versation with Boston City Archaeolo- Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The asked to make plans early to be filled with bootleggers, gold diggers and gist Ellen Berkland. For more info visit: Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca present and enjoy beautiful Italian some of the greatest songs in the leg- NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE www.revels.org. every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM music accompanied by the endary Gershwin catalog. 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA CIRCUS! A PICTURESQUE HIS- www.1110wccmam.com dynamic, lovely Bel Canto voices. Free FROST/NIXON – January 27, 2009 DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL TORY: TRUE STORIES OF HIGH “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays parking is available for early birds at through February 8, 2009. Stacy 2 - Now through January 11, 2009. ADVENTURES AND LOW COMEDY 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi the Dante Alighieri Cultural Center. Keach leads a cast of 10 in this fast- Don’t miss the fabulous performance. – April 17, 2009 from 7:30-9:30 PM. AM 1460 www.1460WXBR.com Additional parking is available at paced Tony Award nominated new Support the North Shore Music The- Come and enjoy an evening with Rob “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco the Kendall Theater garage at a re- play which shows the determination, ater. Call 978-232-7200 for tickets or Mermin, founder of Circus Smirkus. Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM duced rate with validation from the conviction and cunning of two men log onto www.nsmt.org. For more information and tickets, visit: or online www.djrocco.com Dante. For more information log onto as they square off in one of the most www.revels.org. www.pirandello.com or you may call monumental television interviews of DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY 781-245-6536. all time. MUSIC LOCAL NORTH END 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA AMERICAN JEWISH COMMIT- A BRONX TALE – March 31st RESTAURANTS FESTA DELLA BEFANA — TEE. Sunday, January 27, 2008 through April 11, 2009. Actor Chazz BERKLEE PERFORMANCE Center North End Boston, MA Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 12:00 PM. 2:00 PM – The Consulate General of Palminteri gives an unforgettable per- 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston CITYFEAST: Dining Out To Con- Fund-raiser for the Saturday Children Israel, The Consulate General of Italy formance as a young boy’s rough child- The Sovereign Bank Music Series quer Diabetes – Sunday, January 25, Italian School. Complete Dinner. and the Dante Alighieri Society hood in the 1960s-era Bronx, and the at Berklee. Pop music chases fads; 2009. This event will benefit the Please contact Diane Basile or proudly presents A Commemoration unforgettable people he encountered. great music surprises us. The Sover- Joslin Diabetes Center. Participating Michelle Dardeno. Diane can be of Italian National Holocaust Re- For tickets call Ticketmaster at: 617- eign Bank Music Series at Berklee restaurants will be Antico Forno; reached at 978-456-6979 or e-mail membrance Day. A screening and 931-2787. presents great music from Peru to Eclano; Lucca; Prezza; Taranta; [email protected]. Michelle can be discussion of the film Musica Nashville; from soul to lando to jazz. Terramia and Tresca. These restau- reached at 781-538-5859 or e-mail Concentrationaria, interviews, docu- BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE Eight shows. No boundaries. Full of rants will be serving guests a sump- [email protected]. For more ments and original score in original 264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA surprises. February 5, 2009 – JAZZ tuous five-course meal, featuring information call 617-876-5160. languages with English subtitles by THE CORN IS GREEN – January as Condition: Mint Condition, house specialties and wine.This has SPAJAZZY An evening of Jazz, Francesco Lotoro. Please RVSP to 9th through February 8, 2009. Kate March 1, 2009 – The Great Ameri- become a great tradition in the North Friday, January 11, 2008 at 8:00 PM. 617-876-5160. Burton stars as Miss Moffat in this can Songbook: The Music of Burt End. Beat diabetes by supporting this Featuring: Tino D’Agostino, Bass; classic play of a schoolteacher who Bacharach, March 7, 2009 – Shin- fabulous event. For more informa- Sergio Bellotti, Drums, Percussion MARK YOUR CALENDARS – On creates the first school in a poverty ing Stars: The Music of Earth, tion you may call: 617-264-2777. and Vocals; Joey Vellucci, Guitar and Saturday morning, February 23, the stricken, Welsh coal-mining town. For Wind & Fire, April 16, 2009 – Singers Vocals. For more information, please Pirandello Lyceum will sponsor an further information, and tickets call: Showcase: The 25th Anniversary. All call 617-876-5160. Italian film (to be announced) with 617-266-0800 or log on concerts begin at 8:15 p.m., except ART BEL CANTO OPERA – Sunday, English subtitles, at Boston’s North www.huntingtontheatre.org. where noted. January 20, 2008 at 2:30 PM – End Library, 25 Parmenter Street at MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Presented by the Pirandello Ly- 10:15 AM caffe e biscotti will be LOEB DRAMA CENTER SYMPHONY HALL Huntington Ave., Boston, MA ceum. This Italian opera concert will offered. The film starts at 10:30 AM 64 Brattle Street, Harvard Square 301 Mass Ave.,Boston, MA GREAT COMPANY: PORTRAITS be entirely Italian. The renowned Bos- SHARP. Adults only, the film is free Cambridge, MA BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA – Fri- BY EUROPEAN MASTERS – Now ton Bel Canto Opera Company, artis- and open to the general public. AURELIA’S ORATORIO – Now day, March 27, 2009 at 8:00 PM. Down through January 5, 2009. A selection tically directed by Bradley Pennington, Weather advisory: If the library is open, through January 3, 2009. Behind the by the riverside is an extraordinary of portraits and sculptures by Euro- will present arias from favorite operas the film will be shown. RSVP is red velvet curtain lies a topsy-turvy collaboration between the gospel pean masters dating from the Renais- such as Cavalleria Rusticana, Tosca, not required. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 2, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

So here we are starting another year of shaken to the COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED creating columns that will put you asleep! core, it can STRUFOLI Please, try to stay awake! Seriously, let’s open doors.” A Fried Nugget-Shaped Pastry hope we will still be able to amuse you, con- A sign out- fuse you, and abuse you. side a church Prepared for Holidays The American Funeral Director magazine in Dallas: 2 1/2 cups flour reported a new trend: people being buried “Join our sit-in demonstration every 1/4 cup sugar with their cell phones. “I’ve seen people Sunday.” 1 teaspoon baking powder leave cell phones on and tell me they’re go- Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald, says, 1/2 teaspoon salt ing to call their loved ones later,” said Pam “No one is too bad to go to church; neither is 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine Veeter. “Not that anyone will answer, but anyone good enough to stay away.” 1 large egg (beaten) they want to have that connection.” Depressions, funerals, weddings, and 1/2 cup milk Carlo Scostumato heard an old grouch in covered-dish suppers keep most people at- 1 teaspoon vanilla Winthrop had a telephone installed — just tending church regularly. 1 eight-ounce jar honey so he could hang up on people. Caroline Kennedy had always seemed 1 small jar nonpareils Tom Analetto of Medford recalls when more the daughter of her publicity-shy 4 cups cooking oil many years ago we blamed phone operators mother than of her glad-handing father, said Mix first four ingredients in a ten-inch bowl. Add for wrong numbers. Today, thanks to Mike Lupica in the New York Daily News. melted butter or margarine, beaten egg, milk and science, we can dial wrong numbers all by Not anymore. The 51-year-old daughter of vanilla. Mix to make dough that can be rolled into a ourselves. John and Jacqueline Kennedy declared ball. Cut dough into four or five portions and cover. Roll Giuseppina, cosce storte, claims when a her interest in the Senate seat being each portion into long strips of one-inch thickness. Cut man answers the phone he reaches for a vacated by Hillary Clinton. That would be strip into half-inch portions. Heat oil in small saucepan pencil; when a woman answers she reaches the same seat once occupied by her uncle or small deep fryer. Carefully drop a few Strufoli into for a chair. Robert Kennedy, and she will be joining the hot oil. Stir with slotted spoon. Cook until golden brown. Gift shops in Washington, D.C., are now Senate as her other uncle, Senator Edward Remove from oil with slotted spoon. Set aside in a clean selling a dozen different Barack Obama Kennedy. Democrats are thrilled! bowl. items, including T-shirts, action figures, Last heard, Barack Obama, the president- Heat honey in a double boiler. Drop Strufoli, a portion at a dolls, coffee mugs, and a jack-in-the-box who elect has yet to kick his notorious cigarette time, into warm honey. Stir a few seconds. Remove with springs out with a big Obama smile. habit. Obama is already seen as a tremen- slotted spoon. Place in a clean bowl. Sprinkle nonpareils It’s widely beloved. The American Film dous role model, especially for young people over them. Continue until all Strufoli are coated with honey Institute has named “It’s a Wonderful Life” and African-Americans. We predict, Presi- and nonpareils. Serve hot or cooled. as the No. 1 “inspirational” film of all time, dent Obama will kick the habit. These do not need refrigeration. as well as the 11th best film ever. It came in Wow! Nearly 300,000 people have applied fourth in Chicago Tribune poll of favorite for the approximately 7,000 available jobs NOTE: Mama made these for holidays because she knew movies, behind “Gone With The Wind,” in the Obama administration. It is rumored that Peter and I loved to have some for breakfast with our milk “Casablanca,” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” Carlo Scostumato is anxious to work in the or cocoa. She also prepared them for us to deliver a dishful to and ahead of “Star Wars” and “The Wizard of White House. a few neighbors. She always reminded us to wish them a Oz.” At one point in the 1980s, the film was Personally speaking, I was once a heavy happy holiday. being shown by more than 300 TV stations smoker and it nearly wiped me out. My car- I remember relatives and friends arriving at our home for across the country. “It’s the damnedest diologist told me to stop smoking and if I still a brief visit on Christmas and Easter morning. They brought thing I’ve ever seen,” its director, Frank cared to smoke at least smoke a pipe. Well, us a bowl of their Strufoli or Sfinge. Mama or Papa also Capra, said in 1984. “The thing has a life of this dummy went out purchased pipes and served the visitors a small glass of liqueur as they exchanged its own now.” pipe tobacco and off I went puffing, puffing, holiday greetings. Sometimes, Peter and I were allowed a To think, the studio did not originally plan puffing. My dear wife Marilyn tried and tried small taste of the liqueur before being savoring the guest’s to market “It’s A Wonderful Life,” as a to get me to stop smoking a pipe. Should dessert. Christmas movie. But when the studio’s have listened to her! Smoking landed me Those precious moments always flash back in my mind when hoped-for big year-end release it ran into back in the hospital! Enough said. I am preparing my special holiday treats. technical difficulties and had to be delayed. Huh? A Croatian woman who went miss- The premiere of the film was scheduled for ing 42 years ago has been found dead, sit- Vita can be reached at [email protected] showing on December 20, 1946. Just then, ting in front of the television in her own a huge snowstorm clobbered the Eastern apartment. Neighbors of Hedviga Golik re- U.S., forcing moviegoers to stay home. The ported her missing in 1966, but police only picture was nominated for five Oscars, won recently broke down the door or her apart- none! In the end, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” lost ment and found her mummified corpse in $480,000 and fell into oblivion. “I don’t think an armchair before a vintage black-and- it was the type of story people wanted to see white television set. “So far we have no idea right after the war,” Jimmy Stewart once how it is possible that someone officially If you want to know about remarked. “They wanted a war-related story reported missing so long ago was not found or pure slapstick. Our movie just got lost.” before,” said a police spokesman. EAST BOSTON NBC now owns the exclusive rights to the Our noted musicologist Albert Natale movie and now airs it twice a year, during enjoys reminiscing! Frank Sinatra, the your first stop should be prime time. Oscar, Emmy and Grammy-winning legend www.eastboston.com For the record, the famous Hollywood di- known as “The Voice” and “The Chairman rector, Frank Capra was born in Sicily in of the Board,” was born in Hoboken, New • News • Community Calendar 1897, and spent his sixth birthday in steer- Jersey in 1915 and died in 1998. He made • Commentary • Civic Groups age on a 13-day ocean voyage to America. more than 2,000 recordings, many movies, Although he is perhaps famous for his film and many television and cabaret perfor- • Economic Data • History and Much More “It’s a Wonderful Life,” his film portfolio in- mances and also raised millions of dollars Visit East Boston’s premier public information cludes Mack Sennett and Our Gang com- for charities during his 60-year career. edies; “American Madness (1932), based on The man behind Yogi Bear, The Flint- utility today .... Established 1995 the life of banker A.P. Giannini; “It Happened stones, The Jetsons, The Smurfs and One Night” (1934) with Clark Gable and Scooby-Doo is Joseph Barbera, director, pro- Claudette Colbert; and “Mr. Smith Goes to ducer, and co-founder of Hanna-Barbera 1st Generation Washington, (1939) starring Jimmy Stewart. Film Studios. A banker and freelance car- Capra won three Academy Awards for Best toonist, he met Bill Hanna at MGM in 1937. Italian-American Director and died in 1991. The team created Puss Gets the Boots, Ugh! Austrian police are investigating the which was nominated for an Oscar and Vita Orlando Sinopoli case of an actor who slashed his own throat inspired the Tom and Jerry cartoons. In Shares with us on stage using a knife that was supposed to 1957, they started their own animation be harmless. Daniel Hoeveis, 30, collapsed studio and went on to win seven Oscars a delightful recollection in a pool of blood before a packed house at during their long collaboration. of her memories as a child Vienna’s Burgtheater. Police are now inter- Reminder! The Bank of America, the larg- viewing stagehands to determine how est bank in the country, was established growing up in Hoevels’ blunt prop knife came to be replaced in 1904 by Amadeo Pietro (“AP”) Giannini Boston’s “Little Italy” by a razor-sharp real knife. He survived the (1870-1949) in San Francisco. In 1919, he incident, but according to one doctor, if he innovated the system of branch banking. and a collection of had “hit an artery or cut only slightly deeper Originally called the Bank of Italy, it Italian family recipes he would have died on stage.” changed names in 1928 and, in 1998 from the homeland. Back to kneeling! Evangelical churches merged with Nations Bank Corporation. around the nation are reporting a surge Giannini financed the Golden Gate Bridge, in attendance and new memberships, a and the fledgling film industry, including Great as Gifts trend church leaders attribute to harder Cecil B. DeMille’s “Ten Commandments,” Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH economic times. “It’s a great evangelistic and Disney’s “Snow White,” as well as or order an autographed copy from opportunity for us,” said the Reverend A.R. California’s aerospace and agricultural Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 Bernard of the Christian Cultural Center industries. Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling in Brooklyn, New York. “When people are AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 2, 2009 Page 13

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Times have changed, as my sophomore year there. that he wouldn’t be stuck I’ve said many times. We First it was trumpet, be- owning an extra one. Dad left never know the direction cause I had played bugle in early on that night as he was our lives are going to take, the drum and bugle corps at playing at a private club out but hopefully, the changes the Barnes. I liked the of town. I dressed and was are for the better. My re- trumpet but hated practic- supervised by Babbononno membrances of New Year’s ing. There were too many who made sure I looked the Eves in the past differ from other things for a kid to do part of a musician, tux today. For weeks before than stay home to practice. pressed, shirt starched and Christmas, the conversa- I had been working at the shoes spit-shined. When it tions between my father and Seville Theater since the 9th was time to go, I carried the uncles always included in- grade and was more inter- bass around the corner to formation about that last ested in making money than the Sons of Italy, climbed the night in December. It was staying home to practice. stage and said hello to the the busiest night in the year Babbononno had taught me musicians in the band, for a musician, and my how to read music when I most of whom I already family was in the music was still in short pants. knew. business. I think that growing up Ray Digg (Ray DiGiovanni) Matt and Diana Coldren smile for the camera at the On December 31, year af- surrounded by music and told me where he wanted “Moondance” soiree. (Photo by Roger Farrington) ter year, I would see Dad, musicians, I took every- me to be located. The music Uncle Nick and Uncle Paul, thing for granted and gravi- stand I was to stand behind The “Blue Suede” fun will work of renowned photogra- don their tuxedoes pack up tated from the trumpet to of held the arrangements be in full swing from 6 p.m. phers working with the their instruments and head the sax, clarinet, accordion, we would play during the ‘til the wee hours. Dick’s is human form, will serve as out to their New Year’s Eve piano, trombone, guitar and evening, and after I uncov- located in Quincy Market at inspiration for the day’s jobs. From listening to their drums. I sort of let it all slide ered the bass and tuned it Faneuil Hall Marketplace. theme, “Defining Images.” conversations, I knew that by until I became a fresh- to the piano, checkout the For reservations, call 617- Dr. William Banfield of a musician could make man at Boston State College. parts I would be playing. I 267-8080. Berklee College of Music and double the salary for this one At that point in time, I was the kid once again and Filled with tons of “Hunka the Berklee faculty en- night. If a particular musi- discovered Dad’s bass violin. was a little scared but made Hunka Burnin’ Love,” the semble, BGKLS, will give a cian was “that good,” he or He taught me how to play it sure I didn’t show it. mega-celebration will fea- lecture-performance about she could make a week’s pay and by the time I finished We played from 9:00 to ture Elvis impersonator the roots of music from the for that one night. that first year in college, I 11:00 straight, one tune DANA Z and his Band in a African Diaspora. As a child, I stayed home was playing with the neigh- after another. When we took Hound Dog of a musical trib- The MFA Film Program will with my mother, Nanna and borhood kids. When I be- a break, my fingers were ute to The King at 8 p.m. screen films about former Babbononno. When the mu- came good enough, I joined sore and I had a couple of In addition, there’s an Congresswoman Shirley sicians in the family would the musicians’ union and blisters to prove I was still a Elvis-Look-A-Like, Sound-A- Chisholm and singer/actor come home, they would ar- began working with some of novice. By the time we Like Karaoke Contest with Paul Robeson (whose portrait rive with a dozen bagels and the leaders that Dad and brought in the New Year, a grand prize of $300; an au- hangs in the “Karsh 100” maybe a dozen donuts, too. Uncle Nick knew. I was those blisters were blood dience sing-a-long; and a exhibit). Everyone would have a late always the KID on the jobs, filled and a couple had Jelly Donut Eating Contest. Other events include a po- night snack and discuss the but I guess I held my own. broken. Anticipating the With everybody decked out etry slam by artist Ayisha evening, who played with Well, New Year’s Eve, 1958 problem, I had a box of in their best “Viva Las Ve- Knight-Shaw and Boston whom, who was happy with was approaching and Dad Band-aides which made gas” duds, the featured Dish University’s spoken-word the job, who couldn’t wait asked me if I would play things a little easier, but not ‘O The Night will be Chicky poetry group, “Speak for to finish, etc … From expe- with Ray Digg at the Sons of much. Fried Chicky with Mashed Yourself”; and a presenta- riencing all of this, I knew Italy in East Boston. I said I The job was supposed to Taters, Jalapeno Gravy and tion about health disparities that my family was sort of would and asked why he end at 12:30 A.M., but at your very own personal Jelly in Boston hosted by the special. I had heard stories wasn’t working with Ray’s 12:15, the people asked us Donut. The featured Elvis Li- MFA’s Teen Arts Council — from Babbononno about his band, seeing they were usu- to play an hour overtime. bation will be a Blue Hawai- a group of teenagers en- musical experiences from ally together at that point Ray agreed. By 1:00 A.M., my ian. Yum … yum! gaged in a year-long appren- when he was young. He now in time. It seems that Dad fingers were so sore, I was There’ll also be “a tacky ticeship at the Museum — listened to his sons and would be leading another almost in tears. Just then, Elvis Shrine.” featuring the teen group son-in-law and reminisced of Ray’s jobs for that night the cavalry came to the Discounted parking will be Community Voices and well- about “his day” in the and another bass player was rescue, Dad came walking available at 75 State Street. known Boston photographer business. needed. The Sons was through the door. He climbed Just make sure that you Lou Jones. Time passed and I made it located on Trenton Street, the stage, looked at me have your parking ticket Guided gallery tours will be through school. From kin- a short walk from where we and without skipping a beat, validated at Dick’s. offered at select times dergarten through the 9th lived on Eutaw Street and I took over the bass and fin- ……. The power of the pho- throughout the day. General grade, I went to school in began to get ready for my ished the evening. With tographic medium will be ex- tours will be conducted in East Boston. I attended the first New Year’s Eve as a help, I had survived my plored at the Museum of Fine English and Spanish. A tour Chapman School on Eutaw musician. As a teen, I had baptism of fire, I was a pro- Arts, Boston (MFA), as it in American Sign Language Street, which was across gone in town with the kids fessional musician. hosts a “Free Open House” is available to those who are the street from where I from the corner to celebrate Well, that was 50 years on Martin Luther King, Jr. hearing impaired, and a tac- grew up. The next school the new year and didn’t ago. I continued playing Day, Monday, January 19, tile sculpture tour will be of- was the O’Donnell on Tren- enjoy the confusion nor out on New Year’s Eve until from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. fered to those who are vision ton Street (just around the the overwhelming crowds. a few years ago when The day, underwritten by impaired. corner) and then I headed This job would be a new ex- Dean Saluti and Margie the Citizens Bank Founda- For more information, back to the Chapman. When perience that would con- Cahn got married on the tion, will feature free admis- please call 617-267-9300 or it was time for junior high, tinue for many years to New Year. sion to the Museum and ex- visit www.mfa.org. it was the Barnes on Marion come. After that point in time, we hibitions, music and poetry Enjoy! Street (around the corner I had a new tuxedo, formal decided to have our own performances, short films, (Be sure to visit Hilda and down the hill a couple shirt and bow tie and was New Year’s party at a private family activities, and gallery Morrill’s gardening Web site, of blocks), but that was it ready. Oh yeah, Dad had club in Boston and I will tours. www.bostongardens.com. for schools in East Boston. rented a bass violin for me bring my bass guitar and The exhibitions “Karsh In addition to events covered I chose Boston English High to use. Just in case I de- join in with Sandi Hurley, 100: A Biography in Images,” and reported by the columnist, and began thinking about cided to give up the instru- General Bill Hurley’s wife featuring iconic portraits “The Socially Set” is compiled playing music when I began ment, renting one meant and we will play, off-and-on, of the 20th century by cel- from various other sources for our friends. ebrated photographer Yousuf such as news and press re- Well, it’s time to go and Karsh, and “Photographic leases, PRNewswire services, I would like to wish you Figures,” highlighting the etc.) Mattéo Gallo a very Happy New Year (Felice capo d’anno) from the Christoforo family and MAY LAW OFFICES OF GOD BLESS AMERICA. o Appraisals FRANK J. CIANO Sales & Rentals DIAMONDS GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW • ROLEX DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS Real Estate ESTATE JEWELRY CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. Bought & Sold 617-354-9400 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. 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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 & Low building in Boston. If they can’t see by Orazio Buttafuoco LAMATTINA CALLS TOLL HIKE ‘WAR’ ON EASTIE that, she thinks a judge just might do so. The lawyer reportedly will appeal to Suffolk City Councilor Sal Lamattina from District Superior Court to keep alive an effort to save 1 called the proposed toll hikes a “war on LO SAPEVATE CHE … the 104 year old, art deco edifice overlook- our neighborhood.” Di tanto in tanto si discute su importanti figure che hanno ing the Public Gardens. Johnny Antonellis from Eastie says, “You contribuito non solo alla fondazione di questa nazione ma Hub developer Ronald Druker won BRA are marginalizing and isolating us further … anche ad altri che hanno pure dato il loro contributo allo approval to demolish the building and This should be the last resort and you sviluppo e progresso degli Stati Uniti. Mi adopero a far si che replace it with a new structure. (MassPike) want it to be the first.” tutti si rendano conto della grandezza di alcuni italo In October, Eckstein and others petitioned Eastie folks at the Mass Turnpike americani che purtroppo sono stati dimenticati dagli storici the city to give the building, “landmark” Authority’s public hearing on the proposed americani. Uno di questi prominenti uomini e’ Filippo status. toll hikes gave them an earful. Mazzei. Costui fu un fiorentino di nascita, un dottore (in Mayor Tom Menino reportedly supports Some even threatened public demonstra- medicina), un linguista, uno studioso di varie culture Druker’s plans and so she wants to go to tions and reminded folks of other Eastie resi- europee, un uomo d’affari ed un viaggiatore instancabile. court over the issue. dents like the “Maverick Street Mothers” who Mazzei incontro’ a Londra Beniamino Franklin – che si The Druker Company issued a statement with their babies in carriages blocked Logan trovava a Londra in rappresentanza di interessi delle colonie saying it is continuing with the planning dump trucks in 1968 setting up a statie nordamericane – che convinse il fiorentino a trasferirsi in stages of its project. The company stated, showdown. America. Fu cosi’ che Mazzei si organizzo’ una volta tornado “We are confident that the (Landmarks Com- East Boston with Charlestown also took on a Firenze, e parti’ alla volta delle colonie inglesi. Mazzei era mission decision in 2006) will be upheld.” fieramente opposto all’idea dello schavismo. Una volta in city government in 1981 blocking the Callahan Tunnel at rush hour over Propo- America, invece di comprare schiavi, come faceva il suo BOSTON GETS BIGGER vicino di casa (Tommaso Jefferson), offri’ ad un gruppo di sition 2.5 inspired firehouse closings or deactivation of engine companies in Eastie. Boston’s population will officially clear the famiglie contadine toscane l’opportunita’ di venire nelle 600,000 mark for the first time since the colonie a lavorare nella vasta tenuta, comprata da Mazzei, il Folks are being urged to avoid the tunnels if tolls increase, clogging up roadways as 1970’s based on successful challenge by City quale voleva sperimentare la coltivazione di piante toscane, Hall to the US Census Bureau. dato che tra la Virginia e la Toscana il clima appariva part of a protest now being called a “Boston Toll Party.” Boston now has 608,352 people. The city pressoche’ simile. L’attivita’ terriera di Mazzei lo porto’ alla had hoped the US Census Bureau had gone findazione della “Societa’ Agricola”, una compagnia azionaria IS SHREVE BUILDING ANOTHER up to 619,250 but couldn’t persuade the feds della quale facevano parte Jefferson ed altri noti personaggi PAUL REVERE HOUSE? on that figure. della Virginia, e di altre colonie. Una volta introdotto nel Diana Eckstein wants to have the Boston By the way, back in 1950, Boston peaked movimento politico coloniale, Mazzei fondo’ la “Societa’ Landmarks Commission to see the archi- at 801,444 with my younger brother Dominic Costituzionale”, della quale fecero subito parte i piu’ celebri tectural value of the former Shreve, Crump accounting for that last “4” that year. cervelli dele colonie, da Jefferson a Franklin, da John Adams a Washington, ed altri ancora’ Mazzei fu uno scrittore prolifico di articoli di fuoco accusando la Corona ed il Parlamento • Thank You, President Bush (Continued from Page 1) inglesi di aver tradito il popolo inglese delle colonie, ed This is an achievement amount of ’60s peacenik di- years will not be as fraught imponendo anche tasse discriminatorie.. Dopo tanti successi that should earn Bush a pa- plomacy is going to stop with scandal and terrorist eclatanti, Mazzei e’ ancora considerato ‘irrilevante’ dagli rade, not to mention every them from completing that attacks as the Clinton years storici americani. American’s eternal grati- and using it. Or that Pahk- were. Sadly, the former is Ed ora, come abbiamo appreso qualche tempo fa, un nuovo tude, and yet it will be taken ee-stahn (to use Obama’s already looking bleak and I musical jazz, “Philip Mazzei”, e’ stato presentato al pubblico utterly for granted. Ironi- mispronunciation) is suffi- fear that the latter will in- di New York. Il musical e’ stato composto da Ron McIntire, cally, President Obama will ciently unstable that evitably follow. con libretto di Paolo Tartamella, da un’idea originale di benefit from that success in marching into it to grab bin For having an administra- Francesco Fulcini e la consulenza storica di Suor Margherita the war on terror, which he Laden — when he can do tion that was blissfully free Marchione, l’autrice di molti libri, che ha riscoperto Mazzei staunchly opposed as a nothing sitting in a cave by of both, I for one say from the quando compi’ ricerche viaggiando per tutta l’Europa, per la senator. Here’s hoping that himself so long as his terror- bottom of my heart: “Thank sua tesi di laurea alla St. John University circa 30 anni Obama manages not to ist network has been you, President Bush.” For addietro. Ci auguriamo che questo lavoro teatrale Riscuota screw that up even as he’ll crushed — would be the these two achievements successi calorosi, e ponga all’attanzione della comunita’ ltalo likely try disingenuously to height of reckless stupidity. alone, you have the humble Americana, e del popolo Americano, la grandezza di Mazzei. take at least some measure It’s entirely possible for the gratitude of millions of DID YOU KNOW THAT … of credit for it. U.S. to return to its 1990s Americans who will never From time to time people talk about important figures who Perhaps as Bush helps naïveté and misguided poli- forget it. have contributed not only to the founding of this nation but him transition to the presi- cies. And the price for doing also to those who have given their contribution to the devel- dency, Obama will see that so will, now as then, be paid © 2008 North Star Writers opment and progress of the United States. I personally try Iran is very close to having in bloodshed and lives lost. Group. May not be repub- my best to make sure that everyone realizes how great were a nuclear bomb, and no I hope that the Obama lished without permission. a few Italian Americans who, unfortunately have been ‘for- gotten’ by the American historians. One of these prominent • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) men was Philip Mazzei. He was a Florentine by birth, a its, such as the United as the third greenest city in class of 2011. medicam doctor, a linguist, a scholar of several European Way, and private industry, America for our sustain- Police Commissioner Ed cultures, a businessman, and a tireless traveler. Mazzei met including NSTAR and Na- ability efforts and our first- Davis has overseen a sig- Benjamin Franklin in London (he was there as the agent of tional Grid, the Food and in-the-nation green develop- nificant reduction in violent the North American colonies in London), who persuaded the Fuel Campaign has helped ment standards. During the crime in Boston. Programs Florentine to come to America. And so, once Mazzei was to connect thousands of resi- fall, the Lights Out Boston such as community policing back in Florence, got set to leave for the American colonies, dents with resources and campaign coordinated some along with increased walk- in North America. Mazzei was a strong opponent of the idea programs to cope with in- of the city’s tallest skyscrap- ing beats and bike patrols of slavery. Once in the colonies, rather than purchasing creased expenses. During ers turning off all unneces- have made for a much more slaves, as his neighbor Jefferson, he offered the opportunity the August Food and Fuel sary lights overnight to cooperative relationship be- to farmers, and their families, to come to the colonies and Summit at Madison Park conserve on energy. The city tween the police department work in the large estate purchased by Mazzei who had High School, dozens of agen- also set the goal of having and the community mem- planned to experiment by planting trees, that used to grow cies provided over one thou- Boston’s entire taxi fleet go bers in the neighborhoods in Tuscany, especially olive trees, since the climate was sand residents with infor- fully hybrid by 2015. that they serve and protect. nearly similar to the one in Virginia. The land adventure mation about low-cost, Under the leadership of We remain committed to led Mazzei to the founding of the “Agricultural Society”, a healthy eating and tips for Superintendent Carol John- helping our youth reach corporation with shareholders like Jefferson and other well- reducing energy expenses son, we continue to pro- their full potential, and with known personalities of Virginia and other colonies. As he and budget management. vide students and families that in mind, I recently entered the political activism, Mazzei founded the “Consti- Our efforts continue to reach in the Boston Public School joined The Boston Founda- tutional Society”, quickly attracting the most noted brains residents through a series of system with the best pos- tion and other community in the colonies, from Jefferson to Franklin, from John Adams community dinners that sible educational opportuni- organizations to kick-off the to Washington, and others. Mazzei was a prolific writer of will continue into the spring. ties. Boston’s high school StreetSafe Boston program, articles full of fire that charged the British Crown and the Additionally, this year’s Bos- graduation rate already ex- a cooperative effort to reduce British Parliament of having betrayed the British people of ton Can Share program ceeds that of many other youth violence in neighbor- the colonies, imposing discriminatory taxes, etc. Following raised over 63,000 pounds of urban and suburban school hoods across the City. such exceptional successes, Mazzei is still regarded as ‘ir- food for the Greater Boston systems nationwide, but we Times of crisis are times relevant’ by American historians. And now, as we learned Food Bank and other food can’t afford to be satisfied. for innovation, and in taking some time ago, a new musical jazz, “Philip Mazzei”, has been pantries around the City. That’s why we’ve partnered on this year’s challenges we presented recently to the American public in New York, The Despite the challenges with non-profit groups, busi- have made great progress on musical has been composed by Ron McIntire on a libretto by posed by economic uncer- nesses, and leading colleges a number of issues. Thank Paolo Tartamella, from an original idea of Francesco Fulcini, tainty, we made significant and universities for the you for all that you do to and the historical consulting of Sister Margherita Marchione, achievements in 2008. From “Getting Ready, Getting In, make Boston a wonderful the author who rediscovered Mazzei, when she was con- sustainability, to schools, to and Getting Through” initia- city, and I wish you a very ducting research throughout Europe about 30 years ago, for public safety, we continue to tive. By working together, we blessed New Year. We still her Ph.D. thesis at St. John University. work to make Boston better are going to double the have many goals to achieve We hope that this stage musical receives great success, for its residents. college graduation rate of and I look forward to work- and plays to the attention of the Italian Americans commu- In April, Popular Science Boston Public School gradu- ing with you to make those nity, as well as the Americans, Mazzei’s greatness. Magazine recognized Boston ates starting with the BPS goals a reality in 2009. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 2, 2009 Page 15

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) Metamorphosis: LaMattina and Mayor Tom A Long Name for a Menino both on the right EXTRA Innings Gallon of Milk side of this issue. by Sal Giarratani A new convenience store She also gives kudos to opened up on River Street in three Republican state Yankees Trying to Buy Pennant? hope the ex-Blue Jay keeps on keeping on. Dorchester Lower Mills. It senators Bruce Tarr, Scott Not content with spending big bucks for However, he has been injury prone over the has the strangest name: Brown and half Italian Bob CC Sabathia ($161 million) the Yankees years with elbow and shoulder troubles. Metamorphosis. Perhaps, the Hedlund who showed up at have also purchased A.J. Burnett for five Jays Take Clement store needs a name change the protest at Ecco Restau- years for a mere $82.5 million contract. The Jays after losing Burdett signed Matt like the word actually means. rant on December 3rd. Clement to a minor league contract. In Never name a store that is Best talk show host in Kerry Wood 2005, he went 13-6 with a 4.57 ERA in 32 unspellable. By the way, do Boston is Eastie’s own Cubless After All These Years starts, but hasn’t pitched since ’06. you think the store is owned Michele McPhee. Former Cubs right-hander Kerry Wood now Is Embree Still Around? by Greeks? Metamorphosis a reliever just signed a $20.5 million two- Paul Benedict, Boston The Colorado Rockies have signed Alan sounds Greek to me. year deal with the Indians. Native Starred on Embree to a one-year contract. He went 2-5 Remember Diogenes “The Jeffersons” Back to Burnett with a 4.96 ERA in 70 games for Oakland Searching for the Honest Actor Paul Benedict who The Yankees must like AJ Burnett this past season. The 38-year-old (is he just Pol? played the English neighbor because they gave him a great deal. He did that old?) reliever has played on nine teams. Everywhere you look, on “The Jeffersons” died win 10 of his last 12 decisions, finishing He made it to two World Series in 1995 there goes another politician recently at age 70. 18-10 with a 4.07 ERA. Nowadays four- with the Indians and with the Red Sox in down the ethics drain. We all He passed away on something is considered good. The Yankees 2004. watch the water circling Martha’s Vineyard. Benedict round that thing. began his acting career LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Corruption runs rampant in the 60’s in the Theater ATTENTION Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston, in Chicago and Company of Boston. He ap- The Trial Court The Trial Court God knows where else. peared in a number of mov- Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court ATTORNEYS Department Department Who do you trust? Who can ies, but is best known from ATTORNEYS MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division you trust? They’re all smil- his Harry Bentley role on Docket No. 08P5066GR1 Docket No. 08P5304EP1 ing faces and sometimes “The Jeffersons”. The POST-GAZETTE In the Matter Of In the Estate of they lie like the old song I actually met him one day ERIC MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER THERESA PARENT AKA says. They pat us all on the walking along Newbury newspaper is a paper BIRDSALL THERESA IRENE PARENT Of NATICK Late of NORTH CHELMSFORD back, then turn around Street in Boston’s Back Bay. of general circulation. In the County of MIDDLESEX In the County of MIDDLESEX and raise taxes, tolls and He was ‘moving on up” a pair NOTICE OF PETITION Date of Death November 24, 2008 everything else not nailed of stairs where he had just We are qualified to FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN NOTICE OF PETITION down. picked up his clothes from accept legal notices OF MENTALLY RETARDED PERSON FOR PROBATE OF WILL Diogenes started looking the cleaners. To ERIC MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER To all persons interested in the above from any court in each BIRDSALL of NATICK in the County of captioned estate, a petition has been pre- for that honest pol thousands Benedict grew up in Bos- MIDDLESEX, and his heirs apparent or pre- sented praying that a document pur- of years ago. His lamp died ton and attended Suffolk town that we serve. sumptive, a petition has been filed in porting to be the last will of said decedent be the above captioned matter alleging that proved and allowed, and that JOYCE out long ago. Now he searches University. said ERIC MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER OBERHOLTZER of NASHUA in the State of in the dark with the rest of BIRDSALL of NATICK in the County of New Hampshire be appointed executrix, us. Inquiring Minds LEGAL NOTICES MIDDLESEX is a mentally retarded person named in the will to serve without surety. Want to Know to the degree that he is incapable of making IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, informed decisions with respect to the YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE The Michele McPhee Watch Recently, while at the su- For information on placing conduct of his personal affairs and praying A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Eastie’s own Michele permarket check out line, I a Legal Notice in the that JAQUELINE FLORISA BIRDSALL of AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN McPhee, the hottest talk noticed the headlines of NATICK in the County of MIDDLESEX be O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) POST-GAZETTE, please appointed guardian, to serve without surety, ON JANUARY 26, 2009. show host in Boston (week- those tawdry tabloids. Do of the person. In addition, you must file a written affidavit nights 7 to 10 PM, Saturday people actually believe that call (617) 227-8929; IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, of objections to the petition, stating specific 9-Noon, 96.9 FM WTKK). Her stuff? YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE facts and grounds upon which the objection or mail notice to: A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT is based, within thirty (30) days after the widely read Boston Metro There in the headlines AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN return day (or such other time as the court, column comes out every were two breaking stories. POST-GAZETTE O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) on motion with notice to the petitioner, may Monday Morning too. One involved the discov- ON FEBRUARY 9, 2009. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. P.O. BOX 135 WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, Her latest column like her ery of 70 secret American ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at talk show doesn’t mince Indian cures, the other, BOSTON, MA 02113 CAMBRIDGE this day, December 1, 2008. CAMBRIDGE this day, December 22, 2008. meat. She is right on target the discovery of alien skulls Marie A. Gardin Marie A. Gardin as usual on the issues most on the surface of Mars. Attn: Legal Notices Acting Register of Probate Acting Register of Probate bothersome to every day As to the first headline, folk. She’s talking about Gov- I guess those aren’t secret ernor Deval Patrick and the cures anymore huh? As far MassPike folks seemingly as alien skulls, unless they pushing tolls higher and are the skulls of earthlings, higher like that old Jackie they ain’t alien are they? Wilson hit tune. By the way, what ever The governor gets happened to Nostradamus scorned. Says Michele and his predictions? Did “Patrick should be ashamed of he foresee that welfare himself.” There are kinder check to the “Big Three” words for City Councilor Sal automakers?

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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

punches, although Fres Oquendo landed more total Some things you might not name of Kendrick Perkins is punches 222, than did know about the NBA Cham- Le’Dale. Perk lists his favor- Toney 154. Power punches pion Boston Celtics as we ite movie as Next Friday do add up to more than do experience the first week of while his favorite TV show punches that do not actively 2009: is Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Any- affect fights, such as a power Ray Allen is one of those one coming in for him has left hook, right cross, over individuals who goes by big shoes to fill since Perk hand rights. James Toney his middle name. His first wears a size 17 sneaker. won this match by way of a name, which he never uses, Outside of basketball, his split decision. is Walter. A former star at favorite sport is football — “Happy Birthdays!” On the University of Connecti- which you might be adept at December 22nd was Ed cut, he was named the hon- if you were 6-4 and weighed Fitzgerald, 24th Jimmy orary captain of UConn’s over 260 like Perkins does. Connors, 26th Chris Sarno, All-Century Team in 2001. He’s now in his sixth year 28th Roland Milton, 29th Some 25 former UConn in the NBA but Perk never players were named to the forgot his high school expe- Greg Varatahian. Now, for Danny Long Evander Holyfield the New Year January squad. rience. He says his high 2009, 2nd Doug Pendarvis, Kevin Garnett, the key school coach, Andre Bouette, 7th Danny Long, and Frank acquisition in the summer who played college hoops at Calabro. of 2007 that turned every- North Texas State from Rusian Chagaev, WBA thing around for the storied 1983 to 1986, has been the Heavyweight Champion franchise on Causeway most influential person in fights Carl Davis Drumond Street, is currently the his basketball career. His in Germany in defense of his third highest paid profes- favorite active athlete Title on February 7th. Any sional athlete in North while growing up was MJ — more Heavyweight title America, earning just over Michael Jordan. fights fought in the United $24.75 million per year. Tops Paul Pierce saw his jour- States? They’re all fought on the list is New York ney of a lifetime come to overseas now! Yankees star player Alex fruition on June 17 when Services were held for, Rodriguez, earning some the Celtics captured the Francesco “Kid” Fratalia of $28 million per year while NBA championship. We all Charleston, at the Frank H. Ben Roethlisberger of the know his nickname is “The Carr Funeral Home. After a Pittsburgh Steelers is second Truth.” But did you know at $27.7 million. that the name was given to terrific boxing career, The remainder of the Top him by another NBA star — Francesco, moved to the Jimmy Connors 10, as reported in the De- Shaquille O’Neal? Well, it’s United States, from Ed Fitzgerald cember 26 edition of Sport- the truth (lower case with no Civitavecchia, Italy. He mar- ing News Today includes pun intended). “Happy New Year, from ried, the late Gloria A. Jason Giambi of the Yankees Prior to winning the NBA BOXING!” The toughest (Vena) Fratalia. A Great Fa- ($23.42 million), JaMarcus title Pierce listed being damn fight sport, in the ther to Ernest Fratalia of Russell of the Oakland Raid- drafted by the Celtics as his world! Welcome to 2009! Lynn; Vincent, wife Bunny ers ($21.72 million), Derek most memorable basketball Let’s start off with the past. Fratalia of Tewksbury; Jeter of the Yankees ($21.6 moment. The 6-7 forward “2008.” The year, that the Stephen, wife Anne Fratalia, million), Jason Kidd of the wears a size 15 sneaker, 42-10-0, 27 KO Real Deal, of Norwood; Francesca, hus- Dallas Mavericks and lists Pulp Fiction as his favor- Evander Holyfield lost, by band Thomas Rossi of Pitts- Jermaine O’Neal of the ite movie and would like to way of a close 115/114, 116/ burgh; Robert, and wife Toronto Raptors (both at travel the world once his 112, 114/114 un-unani- Joanie Fratalia of Bridge- $21.37 million), Kobe Bryant basketball career is over. We Christopher, mous decision to the cur- water, and and of the L.A. Lakers ($21.26 have no doubt he’ll have the rent, World WBA Heavy- wife Kate Fratalia of million) and Shaquille money to do whatever he weight Champion, in the 7 Wellington Florida. Sixteen O’Neal of the Phoenix Suns wants. foot, 50-1-0, 34 KO Nikolai grandchildren, and 5 great ($21 million). You might say that the Valuev, of Russia. Get this. grandchildren. Brother of Garnett has also graced NBA is all in the family for Evander is 46 years old, and Angelo and Enrico Fratalia, the cover of Sports Illustrated Eddie House, the 6-1 backup by the scores displayed could Adele DiGiacomo of Italy. numerous times, the most guard out of Arizona State of won. Did you know that The late Maria Nardi, Chris Sarno recent occasion being the who is now in his ninth year Valuev outweighed Evander Vincent and Salvatore NBA preview issue back in in the league. His brother- Holyfield by almost 100 Fratalia. He served as spar- Fratalia. Marvin Pave, October. It’s a little easier to in-law is Mike Bibby, a guard pounds? There is talk of a ring partner for Rocky Globe correspondent wrote make the cover for the vari- with the Sacramento Kings. possible rematch? Holyfield Marciano for his World Title a terrific article titled “Kid” ous preview issues (pro bas- In addition, House is the is protesting this loss with fights with, Roland LaStarza Fratalia, boxer for 3 de- ketball, college basketball, son-in-law of former Univer- the WBA. The WBA says that and Ezzard Charles. Well cades; at 82. Rest in peace! pro football, college football sity of Southern California it will consider the protest, remembered by Auditor Joe Our prayers are with you. I and major league baseball) head coach Henry Bibby, who and if it is upheld a rematch DeNucci, Peter Marciano have lost two great fighters these days since the covers also had a career in the NBA. would be ordered? and many of the greats of that meant a lot to me in are now regionalized to take House likes to read books James “Lights Out” Boxing. A long time member recent weeks. Charles advantage of maximum written by author David Toney, eked out a 12-round of Ring 4 Boston, was given “Babe” Wood who was like news stand sales. Goines, has an extensive decision over Fres Oquendo a Boxer’s Ten Count at the a father to me, and now The 6-11 center, now in his collection of movies on DVD of Puerto Rico, to keep his Ring 4 meeting, the next day Francesco “Kid” Fratalia. 14th year in the NBA, was and owns two dogs named title hopes alive. James by President Mickey Finn One of my best friends. The also listed in the April 21, Passion and Rizzo. Toney, now 71-6-3, 43 KO’s and myself honoring our spectacular ring announcer 1997 edition of Newsweek as He’s the one that the fans landed 67 power punches to fellow fallen Warrior in Box- John Vena, is a member of of the 100 most influential at the Garden yell the loud- Oquendo’s 59 total of power ing, Francesco “Kid” this great family. people of the decade. He was est for. There’s only one — also ranked 38th in the Brian Scalabrine. A gradu- Forbes magazine Celebrity ate of USC with a degree in • World of Wheels (Continued from Page 5) 100 power ranking in 2004. Social Science, Scal notes can Graffiti”, also will be at An honor that may even be that his favorite TV show the show. Attractions in- more meaningful came is Survivor, his favorite clude the Atomic Punk when he was presented movie is The Departed and bubble-top hot rod featured the NBA’s Walter J. Kennedy his favorite band is Journey. on the cover of Rod & Cus- Citizenship Award in 2006. He’s also a favorite in the tom magazine, Super Rod Rajon Rondo, the energetic Pine Tree State — having magazine’s Hemi Nation, a playmaker of the Celtics, attended the Seeds of Peace display of hemi-powered majored in communications NBA Day in Maine for the vehicles ranging from street at the University of Ken- past five seasons. rods to fully restored Mopar tucky. His favorite pre-game There’s more to be written muscle cars, New England’s meal is grilled chicken while at some later date but for largest automotive memora- the car he most admires in now we say we hope 2009 is bilia show and an action a Lamborghini. great — for the C’s, the B’s area with unicycle stunts, Meanwhile, the middle and all our readers. East Coast Championship wrestling and live music. 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