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America in History Landing of Columbus Designs created & implemented by Constantino Brumidi (1805-1880), the Michelangelo of the United States Capitol OCTOBER IS ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH IN MASSACHUSETTS. CELEBRATE ITALIAN HERITAGE WITH A MONTH OF EVENTS. VIEW PAGES 7-10 FOR A CALENDAR LISTING OF EVENTS The Annual Kick-off event this year will be held on Friday, October 1 at the Grand Staircase of the State House, Boston, Massachusetts from 10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Coro Dante will be performing the American and Italian anthems and other musical selections. Attend with friends and family and show your support for October Italian Heritage Month! A proclamation by Governor Deval Patrick will be read. Honored Guest: Acting Consul General of Italy, Luigi Munno. A wonderful program has been planned, so please join us! Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Dr. Stephen Maio 781-245-6536, Kevin Caira 978-657-7734, Lino Rullo 781-862-1633 or Hon. Joseph Ferrino 617-569-2110. BILL CLINTON: News Briefs Let’s Grab $3.4 Trillion from the Private Sector by Sal Giarratani by Dan Calabrese Bill Clinton was a much $1.6 trillion in cash re- find qualified people to hire. Tea Party, Tea Bags and better politician than serves. All that money could It wasn’t that long ago. It was Teed Off Americans Barack Obama will ever be, be used to hire people, but when unemployment was not only because he had the few hires are happening. around 5 percent and the If you listened to or watched a bevy of liberal ability to make you think he Clinton claims this is be- only people not working were commentators out there such as Rachael was on your side — Obama cause of a skills deficit on the most unreliable, un- Maddow on MSNBC, one would think the Tea can do that while campaign- the part of workers, so he skilled people out there. Party movement was the second coming of ing — but because Clinton wants to create a training When unemployment is 9.8 Mussolini. Liberals like to frame the movement had the ability to govern in program that would some- percent, as it is now, there by its extremes. Tea Partiers are not whacko a way that also made it look how magically qualify all are many more people who conservatives or hose spraying racists or guys like he was doing that. these people for jobs, and have the skills, if not the wearing invisible white sheets and hoods. I read If only government con- then put the money to work motivation or the good work the term Stalinist being used to speak of those trolled it all. on hiring. habits. And that’s not the protesters who think Scott Brown isn’t conser- So when he was asked in Oh, Bill. Democrats will sort of thing you fix with a vative enough in the US Senate. an interview with Yahoo never stop believing that training program. Some Tea Party activists are not just conservatives News and the Huffington Post capital in the private sector people are just not very good and not just Republicans; they are people just to explain the appeal of the can make society great if workers. They can maintain like everyone else who have become tired of tea party, Clinton deftly only it goes where Demo- gainful employment when government power growing at our expense and made it sound like he gets crats want it to go. the economy is booming, but also being expensive to boot. I am a Democrat, it — saying we should all lis- Three problems: during times of economic slightly right of center but hardly an ideologue. ten to the tea partiers be- 1. Banks and corporations uncertainty, the last thing I voted for Scott Brown back on January 19th cause they’re just making sit on capital as a hedge companies want to do, or and was angered by my own public employee the case that everyone but when they are worried about should do, is put them on the union spending my money to tear down Brown average Americans are do- the direction of the economy, payroll. and make Martha Coakley look good. They lost ing OK. and right now they’re very 3. If the workforce is so but by using my money. Of course, that’s not what worried about the likelihood unskilled, what does that say I believe the Tea Party movement is good for they’re saying at all. They’re of tax increases and even about the public education the body politic just like I thought the Clean saying that big government more out-of-control federal system and public universi- Gene movement back in 1968 was good for is out of control and it’s go- spending. They’re smart to ties that people like Clinton America too. Sometimes we have to go outside ing to bankrupt the nation sit on the capital in times keep telling us are so indis- the box and think differently. I understand the with its constant attempts like this, and they don’t need pensable? The ones run by frustration felt because I feel it too. My govern- to make sure everyone is politicians telling them to unionized teachers and ment looks adrift. My government looks money doing OK. spend it — on anything. Poli- professors? Why should we happy, my money happy. But Clinton wasn’t done. ticians, after all, are the accept another government Most people simply don’t care as long as Democrats will lose in No- ones whose spending habits training program to make up they’re not harmed. Most people apparently vember, he thinks, unless have gotten the nation for their deficiencies? would rather switch than fight. America has they make the case that $14 trillion in debt. The last This is the ultimate prob- done well for some 234 years now but we have there’s something positive thing we need is CEOs tak- lem with the sort of central- recently started forgetting our roots from back they’re prepared to do now. ing fiscal advice from planned economy so loved by in the American Revolution. We didn’t fight at And what should that be? them. Democrats. Why, there’s Bunker Hill, at Concord and Lexington or Well, Clinton says, banks are 2. Companies hire people $3.4 trillion out there! It (Continued on Page 11) sitting on $1.8 trillion in when they need people. I can should be creating jobs. We’ll uncommitted capital, and remember a time when com- corporations are sitting on panies were desperate to (Continued on Page 14)

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by David Trumbull

Write-in is Right-on! By now you have probably he is certainly never going AT HOME IN OLD ROME: THE DOMUS heard of Jim McKenna’s to look the other way campaign as the GOP can- from political corruption in Domus or domo are work which was the didate for Attorney General. Massachusetts, as Coakley the Latin words for “ostium.” Passage- He obtained nearly 28,000 did with the federal indict- house, building, man- ways or corridors were certified write-in votes on ment Dianne Wilkerson and sion, home, resi- called “fauces.” Guests Primary Day — a feat many others. dence or family. I feel were always ushered thought impossible! In Jim McKenna’s campaign that I must repeat a through the entrance fact, Jim is only the second for AG is focusing on three portion of two earlier court or “vestibulium,” person since the 1970s to elements to turn this state columns which and business affairs make the statewide ballot around: stated: “The shape, were always conducted as a write-in candidate in • Prosecuting political cor- nature or character Plan of a Domus in a room or space Massachusetts. ruption. of all structures that have called the “spatium.” This If anyone deserved an • Cracking down on state been built at any place or ticed paganism. Ancestor “spatium” was always lo- opponent this election cycle benefits for illegal immi- time in history have been worship was a recognized cated in the public portion of it’s Martha Coakley. Voters grants. influenced by their geo- part of their religious rites. the domus near the “atrium.” didn’t want to give her a free • Tightening the size of graphical location, geology, Socially, Imperial Rome was The “atrium” was always ride after seeing the flailing state government. climate, religious beliefs overcrowded, noisy, a barba- open to the sky for light and and negative campaign she Martha Coakley and her and/or their social attitudes. rous arena during the day- fresh air. The open portion ran against U.S. Senator out-of-touch Beacon Hill Understanding these influ- time and a treacherous above was called the “complu- Scott Brown. When Jim allies need a wake-up call, ences is prerequisite to jungle at night. vium” and any rain which fell McKenna heard Coakley say and that’s exactly where an understanding of their If we take all of these in- through was collected in a ‘it’s not illegal to be illegal you come in. Jim McKenna architecture.” gredients and blend them to- sunken floor tank called the in Massachusetts,’ he im- needs your help! He has just Keeping this in mind gether in a giant mixer, then “impluvium.” Guests who mediately came forward to 42 days to raise enough while examining the re- set the dial to “Domus,” the expressed an interest in the run a powerful grassroots money to finally oust Martha mains of Roman houses, result will be a house built family roots of the host were campaign. Coakley — the ultimate po- makes the pieces fall into of stone and concrete that ushered into the “Tablin- Jim McKenna is highly litical insider. place like the parts of a jig- looked like a fortress from ium” and permitted to view qualified to be the next David Trumbull is the saw puzzle. The geography of the outside but designed for the family archives, line of Attorney General of the Com- chairman of the Boston Ward old Rome favored high den- relaxed outdoor living within descent, and proof of rank. monwealth. He’s a former Three Republican Committee. sity and large concentrations the confines of its forbidding Business documents were prosecutor, assistant Dis- Boston’s Ward Three includes of people in urban areas; a exterior. also kept on file here. The trict Attorney, and currently the North End, West End, part natural progression from a It occupied most of the land host would then suggest that has a private law practice. of Beacon Hill, downtown, City State. The geological that the family owned. The the guest step into a nearby Jim McKenna is also a pro- waterfront, Chinatown, and influence is surely reflected rear yard as we know it was alcove called the “alae,” fessor of law and ethics — part of the South End. in their choice of building a high-walled garden. The where he had very proudly materials. They were side yard space was moved to displayed waxen images of blessed with an abundance the center of the domus and the ancestors of the house. DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY HOLDS (abbondanza) of building called the atrium and the The alae generally led to stone, marble, an excellent peristylium. Every home had an inner court surrounded Lecture on Italian POWs quality of sand and gravel, a temple for the pagan wor- by columns, which was and especially a clean sandy ship of their family ances- known as the “peristylium.” Join the Dante Alighieri Society on Friday, earth called pozzolana, which tors. Social attitudes turned It served to beautify the pri- September 24, 2010 at 7:30pm for a lecture with when mixed lime, formed an rentable shops or blank walls vate living quarters which all Paul Jordan. Paul Jordan will be presenting his thesis exceedingly hard and cohe- to the narrow and noisy opened off this area. Over- on Italian POWs during World War II in the Boston sive concrete. The climate streets. After dark these in- night guests were permitted area. He will talk about the camps in this area, the favored more outdoor life viting shops and entrances to occupy a small bed cham- conditions in the camps, their relationship with than Boston will ever have. became locked shutters and ber called a “cubicule,” but the Boston area Italian-American community, and They averaged 44 deg.F in barricaded doors. before retiring, they might their contribution to the victory in World War II. January and 77 deg.F in Entrance to the Domus was be invited to view a prized art Refreshments will be served. The Dante Alighieri July. During these pre- from the public street Society is located at 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Christian times they prac- through a door and frame- (Continued on Page 11) Massachusetts 02139. For more information call (617) 876-5160 or visit www.dantealighieri.net/cambridge. Jim McKenna Secures Attorney General Slot on November Ballot All the glory that was Rome ..... Pompei The James McKenna for prey on our citizens.” When Attorney General campaign Martha Coakley said, “It’s announced that Millbury at- not illegal to be illegal in torney and former prosecu- Massachusetts,” I said she tor Jim McKenna has sur- was wrong. Now the voters passed the 10,000 write-in have spoken also. votes needed to qualify on Jim McKenna worked as a the Republican ballot for prosecutor for 10 years, Attorney General, according serving in three different to reports from the Secretary offices during this time. He of State’s office. The wave served as an Assistant of grassroots effort far District Attorney in the Or- exceeded the expectations of ganized Crime Division of the campaign. the Suffolk County District In a statement Jim Attorney’s office for three Bistro • Beer • Wine McKenna said: years, prosecuting public “The voters have made corruption and organized history and I am grateful to pendent voters have all rec- crime in Boston. He served all those who supported me ognized our campaign for its for six years as an Assistant because they wanted a commitment to prosecuting District Attorney in the Wedding Gowns choice in November. Repub- political corruption and hold- Worcester County District lican, Democratic, and Inde- ing those accountable who Attorney’s office, which Cleaned & included two years as super- Preserved INAS/USA/CISL visor of the Grand Jury Unit. SpotlessSpotless Patronato Office – Boston, 9 Hull Street, MA 02113 He began his work as a pros- COMMITTED TO QUALITY ecutor by serving in the DANIEL LOFFREDA TEL: 617-600-5353 Civil Division of the Frank- CleanersCleanersDRY CLEANING SERVICE WITHIN Aiuto per le pratiche seguenti: Assistance for the following: lin County (Ohio) Prosecut- YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD • Modulo INPS REDD 2009 • Form INPS REDD 2009 ing Attorney’s Office. He • Domanda pensione INPS • INPS Pension Application also teaches law and ethic Shirts Laundered • Leather & Suede • Domanda di Social Security • Social Security Application courses at Worcester Poly- Expert Tailoring by Nina & Mario • Richiesta documenti dall’Italia • Request of documents from Italy technic Institute. • Servizi di Notaio/traduzioni • Notary services/translations To learn more, please EAST BOSTON NORTH END • Procura, e altre • Power of Attorney, and others visit Jim McKenna’s cam- 24 Porter Street 306 Hanover Street Tutto gratis! 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GUEST EDITORIAL Boston Pops Coming to Boston Common As part of their 125th Anniversary Celebra- Acclaimed Boston-based actor Jeremiah WHAT’S HAPPENING TO tion, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Kissel will narrate the performance. The THE BILL OF RIGHTS? will perform a free “Concert on the Boston work was commissioned for the Boston Pops Common” featuring “The Dream Lives On: 125th Anniversary by Keith Lockhart and the by Sal Giarratani A Portrait of the Kennedy Brothers,” the cen- Boston Pops Orchestra, with generous sup- Back in 1775 when hostilities between American terpiece of the Pops’ 125th anniversary sea- port provided by Paul and Catherine patriots and the British Red Coats in places like Lex- son at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 26. Braverman and Robert and Evelyn Doran. ington and Concord and shortly afterward in This new work combines quotes from The program will also include a tribute to Charlestown on Breed’s Hill, the spirit of America was speeches by the Kennedy brothers with origi- Leroy Anderson, music from John Williams’ born. We value our economic liberty and our nal text accompanied by a dramatic orches- “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter” scores, a 70s individual freedoms. When our American Revolution tral and choral score. “The Dream Lives On,” Sing-along, and Boston favorites “Sweet ended, we set up a democratic republic and created a composed by Peter Boyer with Tony Award- Caroline” and “I’m Shipping Up to Boston.” Constitution to live by, which set in stone our protec- winning lyricist Lynn Ahrens, pays tribute Vocalist Renese King will sing “We the People” tion against an over-reaching government. The Bill to the towering achievements and singular and a new arrangement of “God Bless of Rights doesn’t list the rights government grants spirit epitomized by the Kennedy brothers: America” by Brad Hatfield. us, it lists the rights that government can’t take from the call to public service, drive for social For more info, visit www.bso.org or call the us. change, and the legacy of optimism for Boston Parks and Recreation Department at We are born with inalienable rights given us by the America’s future. 617-635-4505. Creator. Our government was created to protect us and not to rule us like despotic governments that treat people like creations of the state. Ours was an PIRANDELLO LYCEUM NEWS ... experiment in self-rule. Today, our government con- ANNUAL MEETING ian Songs” on Monday, October 11 at tinues to grow in power. We are the government. All On September 29, 2010 the Pirandello 6:00 PM at Filippo’s Ristorante, 238 Cause- of us. Shame on us for handing off our power Lyceum Annual Meeting will be held at way Street, Boston, through the generosity because it seems easier. Ben Franklin once said that Anthony’s Pier 4, 140 Northern Avenue, of Anna and Filippo Frattaroli. The evening if we gave up our liberty for security, we would Boston at 6:30 PM. The meeting will take consists of a delicious Italian dinner and deserve neither. place in the New Bedford Room upstairs. beautiful Italian music. Seating is limited. The American government, since our fearless Nominations to the Board of Governors, The co-chairmen are Franco Vitiello and leader was sworn in back on January 20, 2009, has annual business, and cultural reports will Rosario Cascio. Reservations must be made become more like the government of King George who be presented. Free to members and guests. by calling at 617-569-7388. Reservations we warred against back in the 18th century. Too Caffe and biscotti served. Call 781-245-6536 will be taken, in order, until all seats are much power concentrated in the hands of too few in for more information. filled with early preference given to Washington, D.C. Now, government is telling us SING A LONG Pirandello members. Music will be provided what to do. This wasn’t what the American War of The Pirandello Lyceum is once again spon- by the popular Ross Zagami. Proceeds ben- Independence was all about. This wasn’t what Valley soring the ever popular “Evening of Ital- efit the Pirandello Scholarship Fund. Forge was all about. Everyone wants to be a sunshine patriot but the real patriots are found during trials of hardship. Our U.S. Constitution isn’t open for discussion. The Bill of Rights can’t be amended to fit into 2010 In Loving Memory values. Our values are enduring. There is right and wrong. There is freedom and there is tyranny. The recent rally at the Lincoln Memorial led by Glenn Beck and attended by hundreds of thousands is a clear sign of that there are many Americans who remember 1775 and what it meant for that generation and all the gen- erations to follow. Recently, I’ve been concerned about the direction Domenic we are going as a nation and society. A recent decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals bothered me. Whenever, I hear someone say, “If you have Ventresca nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about,” I just want to scream. It isn’t our duty to be passive and obedient American citizens. It is our duty to run September 26, 1962 this government of OURS. Either we run it or it runs us. Otherwise, we end up with the government we deserve. September 30, 2009 The case in question involved FBI agents who slipped onto the property of a suspected marijuana dealer, stuck a tracking device on his car and tracked him Words can never express just how much we miss your beautiful smile, quick wit for days without a warrant. He was arrested, charged and sense of humor. We think about you every single day. Not a day goes by that we and convicted in a lower court and listen to what the don’t mention your name or talk about all the good times we shared together. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said: On this case, I side with civil libertarian Harvey Though you are no longer in our lives to share, in our hearts you will always be there. Silvergate and the A.C.L.U. We have a Bill of Rights and what the FBI did to that suspected pot dealer The best and most beautiful things of this world can’t be seen or touched. was clearly a violation of the Fourth Amendment to They are felt by the heart. the U.S. Constitution. When the rights of some are denied, the rights of the many are endangered. Government continues to grow larger and larger Never forgotten, always loved, forever in our hearts. with more and more unlimited power. Our Founding Fathers must be rolling over in their graves over Love Ma, Papa, Nonni, Lisa, Sandra and Giovanni, current events. Rachel, Mario, Domenic, David and all your friends at Greater Metropolitan Real Estate. The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. Come potremmo credere morto colui che e’ tanto There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- vivo nei nostri cuori? Ci manchi tanto. addressed, stamped envelope. 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FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD INDEXES RISE FOR A THIRD WEEK IN A ROW by Sal Giarratani Stocks advanced for a third since early July, as the tech Blair urged more stringent We the people are the bosses, and we will get the kind of week in a row and weekly sector was among the lead- underwriting standards con- political leaders, be it good or bad, that we demand and trade on the NASDAQ topped ers. FHA backed loans re- sidering the government’s deserve.” the average for the first quire only 3.5% down and is high stakes in the mortgage — President John F. Kennedy time in two months. The meant for first time buyers market. There is a strong NASDAQ’s three week win- who can’t qualify for conven- correlation between the Sometimes You Have to Look Back ning streak was its first tional loans. In the last six amount of money a buyer There’s an old saying about believe that it is for our own since April. The market was months, FHA’s share of the puts up front and how that never looking back. It is a good. Government takes influential by the triple be- market has trended up more loan performs, said Sheila truism taken for granted. over health care. Govern- witching with options expir- than loans backed by Fannie Blair. The Federal govern- However, sometimes you ment takes over the auto ing and futures inflating Mae and Freddie Mac. They ment has moved to hold have no choice but to look industry. Government be- volume. This was an unclear were bailed out by the gov- Fannie Mae and Freddie back. Satchel Paige was a comes our boss. We become signal because of the in- ernment in 2008, and have Mac, bailed out by taxpayers great baseball pitcher, but its employees. That’s not creased volume of witching, higher underwriting stan- so far to the tune of $148 bil- his quote, “Don’t look back, the America of Thomas as economic news was worse dards. Early this year about lion, to higher standards, something might be gaining Jefferson, Ben Franklin, than expected. Consumer 29% of all mortgages being than before with stricter un- on you” isn’t always the best John Adams or James sediment was worse than ex- made were guaranteed by derwriting guidelines. They course of action. The other Madison. Their America was pected but top rated stocks FHA up from 2% two years are pushing potential losses day I was over at Doyle’s in us. Government was us. It did well. Deere & Co. rambled ago. The market is becoming into the FHA in the hope that Jamaica Plain talking poli- was our business. We were to a new high in fast trading. more reliant on FHA and they the market will turnaround. tics with Gerry Burke Sr., a to run it or it surely will Russia said it will give aid to have taken a lot of purchase But it hasn’t in many parts great friend and good politics run us. It will be as good as Deere, which gave it a boost. shares from Fannie and of the country. Some fore- person. He has even hung we desire or as bad as we New Oriental Education & Freddie. In July 75% of casters forecast price de- my photo on his political deserve. Today, their fears Technology posted a new FHA’s insurance volume clines of 5-10% over the next walls of fame. from the 18th century appear high as it added 1.5% as was for home purchases and year. In some markets, bank We were talking about the to becoming true. Our gov- analysts spotlighted the refinancing. The income rat- repossessions are heading recent primary results and ernment today looks more Beijing based company. ings a little tighter and more higher. If housing prices came to the same conclu- like King George’s England. Other stocks including income verification required continue to decline, claims sion: that we need change in The folks we fought in the Lululemon Athletics and than in 2006, but the FHA is could rise more sharply than our politics. I told him now I Revolutionary War. The folks Apple have hit a new high on indirectly becoming a sub- expected on FHA loans since have no choice but to vote for we called tyrants. limited volume, and Baidu prime lender and has taken borrowers have little or no Karyn Polito for treasurer Why does the liberal me- did well. All of these stocks over the role of subprime. The equity to begin with. The first and Mary Connaughton for dia and Democrats on Capi- grew annual earnings in FHA has taken over the rule of tending is when you auditor. Gerry and I have tol Hill come across puzzled each of the past three years role and allows up to 6% in are in a hole “stop digging” principles when it comes to at the continual grow of the by 25%, not bad in a reces- seller concessions and the and they are making the voting our choices for public Tea Party movement and the sion. The NASDAQ jumped higher the concessions, the hole deeper. The Federal gov- office and we usually vote popularity of both Sarah 3.3% for the week, The higher the risk of default- ernment has way over 90% accordingly. Palin and Glenn Beck? Dow and S&P 500 rose 1.4% ing. Mortgage premium in- of the new mortgages. The On the subject of our There’s a new mainstream each, and the NYSE compos- surance can drive up the average credit score on a fearless leader, we both in America fed by the big ite rose 1.2%. The Philadel- amount financed to well over Freddie or Fannie loan is agree he hasn’t down well for government view of those in phia semiconductor index 10% of the home value. 760, unbelievably high and most Americans since as- power today. Our fearless surged 5.6%, its best week FDIC’s Chairman Sheila hurting the recovery by keep- suming office. However, we leader just doesn’t get it. He ing a lot of good borrowers both agree that he even comes across as an alien out of the market. Borrowers makes Jimmy Carter look American unable to see still can’t refinance their good, which he wasn’t. One the same America as a vast mortgage, because their in- thing you can say about that majority of us. This is no BOSTON RESIDENTS come went down in 2008 peanut farmer, when he left longer about blue vs. red and the government’s under- the Oval Office he left nei- Americans. This is about writing income verification ther fingerprints nor foot- our representative democ- Leaf & Yard Waste requires two years of tax prints. Our fearless leader racy endangered by those in returns. Meanwhile, some on the other hand is doing power who continue to think 6-Week Collection housing finance agencies things and taking us on a they know what’s good for us Boston Public Works will collect and compost residents’ yard waste are getting back into risky voyage to places America despite our objections or loans to low income first time never was before. concerns. buyers. California recently The White House and Paul Revere did not take Six weeks: October 18 - November 27 launched a low interest 30- Democrats in Congress his midnight ride for all this, ON YOUR RECYCLING DAY. year mortgage so liquidity is seem to be charting us along did he? 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You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t SAINT LEONARD PARISH forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Recent and Upcoming Events Freeway says “Do dogs have basic emotional sys- or days. Good events in dog’s by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari vave emotions?” Of course tems that help them to ful- lives help establish a good they do! As a dog owner, you fill their needs. Such as a mood and bad events will The tempo of life increases 3:00 P.M. a Maritime Memo- probably already recognize seeking system to look for establish a bad mood. with the conclusion of rial Service will be hosted by your dog’s emotions by pay- food, a fear system to respond Emotions on the other summer as demonstrated Sacred Heart Church. The ing attention to his body lan- to unfamiliar events that hand, are specific reactions by some of the events tak- event is sponsored by the guage, facial expressions, may be dangerous, a care to an event that last for sec- ing place at Saint Leonard New England Ministry Asso- the noises he makes and the system to help them raise onds or minutes. Like moods, Parish. ciation made up of the Mari- way he moves. Because of offspring (and form bonds emotions may be divided into Lines of cars with parents ners House and the Boston the unique relationship be- with their human compan- positive or negative feelings and children cued up in Port and Seamen’s Aid Soci- tween humans and dogs (we ions) and a play system to and have rising or decreas- North Square signaled the ety, New England Seafarers have lived together for thou- help them learn about social ing scales depending on how opening of Saint John Mission and New England sands of years), we are es- etiquette and their environ- good or how bad the event School on Thursday, Sep- Seafarers Friends; also in pecially good at recognizing ment. Emotions are, in fact was for the dog. Animals with tember 9th as it begins its attendance will be Members and dogs are good at show- essential to how animals behavior problems often dis- 116th year of providing a of the U.S. Coast Guard. The ing us when they are ex- learn, which is why dogs play extreme emotions at sound religious and aca- service remembers and cited, happy, sad, frustrated learn best when training the time they demonstrate demic education to the chil- commemorates the rich or anxious. After all, it’s the sessions are done in a posi- their problem behavior. By dren of Boston and the North maritime heritage of the unique ways in which our tive and playful manner. taking into account the emo- End. Boston waterfront and the dog expresses himself that Emotionality in dogs: the tions dogs feel, rather than On Wednesday, September many who lost their lives at show us how truly one of a emotional lives of our furry simply looking at how they 15, members of the Madonna sea from whalers, fisher- kind he or she really is! friends can be quite com- behave, animal behaviorists del Soccorso di Sciacca So- men, and seamen to the Although we have reason plex. Dogs have behavioral are now learning how to help ciety and their families members of the Merchant to believe that dogs lead rich tendencies or personalities, owners manage behavior gathered for Mass at Sacred Marine. The Ashmont Men emotional lives it is very which are relatively consis- problems more effectively Heart Church celebrating and Boys Choir will accom- hard to quantify or measure tent throughout their lives. making for a happier, health- the conclusion of their hun- pany the service. All are in- the depth of these emotions. This is something that dogs ier life for you and your dog. dredth jubilee, a year of re- vited to attend the service, In fact, dog emotions are the are born with and serves as My human companion and membrance and thanksgiv- and the social gathering topic of a great deal of re- the foundation for their I hope you enjoyed this ar- ing. It was 100 years ago to held afterwards at the Mari- search around the world. moods and emotions. Just ticle. Keep in mind my hu- the day that 65 fisherman ners House. What is understood is that like humans, dogs have man companion reads a lot from Sciacca gathered to- The Saint Leonard Parish all mammals, dogs included moods that can last for hours of articles and tries to give gether to form the Society Gala takes place on October me as much information under the guidance of the 30th; the event will be held that I can give to my pooch Madonna who appeared to at the All Hands Club, U.S. friends. We hope this infor- the Augustinian monk Coast Guard Base, Atlantic mation will be helpful for Nicolo Bruno in the village Avenue. This year’s event those that have a problem of their origin in the year will honor Father Antonio with an emotional pet. 1300. The Mass was served Nardoianni, Pastor of Saint That’s all for now … Life Newly by the Most Reverend Robert Leonard Parish who will be is wonderful! Remember: F. Hennessey, Auxiliary assuming new responsi- Specializing in the art of celebration PICK UP AFTER MY POOCH Bishop of Boston and bilities as Provincial of the Wedding, Anniversary, Quinceañera, Reunion, FRIENDS! Renovated concelebrated by Father Immaculate Conception Birthday, Social and Corporate Events. Claude Scrima of Saint Province in New York City. Convenient location and valet parking makes DIAMONDS Leonard Parish. John Saint Leonard Parish is Spinelli’s East Boston the perfect location. ROLEX D’Arpino and Anthony part of the Immaculate We are dedicated to the highest level of service and ESTATE JEWELRY Cusack, two seminarians Conception Province. Tick- professionalism to ensure the success of your special occasion. served as altar attendants. ets for the event may be pur- Bought & Sold A reception was held at the chased by calling the Parish Madonna Del Soccorso Office at 617-523-2110. A Jewelers Exch. Bldg. shrine following the Mass. Dinner Dance Ad book is Jim (617) 263-7766 On Sunday, October 24 at also available.

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Joan Kennedy and Fred Warburg. Cynthia George, Shelly Nemirovsky and Event Chair and Trustee (Photo by Evelyn Tracey, Enid Beal and Hao Sheng, Mavra Connolly, left to right, at The Max Carrie Minot Bell and Roger Farrington) left to right, at The Max Warburg Cour- Warburg Courage Curriculum’s “19th Founding Trustee and Robert J. Mayer, M.D. of the age Curriculum’s “19th Annual Awards Annual Awards Luncheon.” President Stephanie War- Dana Farber Cancer Insti- Luncheon.” (Photo by Roger Farrington) (Photo by Roger Farrington) burg, right, at The Max tute, in honor of his com- Warburg Courage Curric- Celebrating its 19th year, performance of the Brahms of the century” by the great mitment to the arts and to ulum’s “19th Annual Awards the Max Warburg Courage Piano Quartet in A major, conductor Pierre Monteux. Holocaust education. The Luncheon.” Curriculum is a language Opus 26. The TMF Gala Con- He was sidelined at age 2010 TMF Commission by (Photo by arts and character develop- cert audience will also hear thirty-seven by a rare neu- Srnka will be dedicated to Roger Farrington) ment curriculum that hon- chamber works by Erwin rological disease that cost Dr. Mayer, and he will re- ors the life of Max Warburg, Schulhoff and Gideon Klein, him the use of his right ceive an award sculpted for Earlier this year, more an eleven-year-old Boston composers silenced by the hand. For nearly forty years the occasion by celebrated than 300 people gathered at student who lost his coura- Holocaust. he searched for a cure while glass artist Steven Weinberg. Northeastern University to geous battle with leukemia “Our Gala Concert program continuing to create extraor- The TMF Gala Concert in- celebrate The Max Warburg in 1991. reflects TMF’s mission,” Mr. dinary music, performing cludes a cocktail reception Courage Curriculum’s “19th Since 1991, the Max War- Ludwig explains, “to cel- the left-hand repertoire and with the artists in Symphony Annual Awards Luncheon” burg Courage Curriculum ebrate the resilience of the conducting. Hall’s Higginson Ballroom. and the exceptional courage has served more than creative spirit; our inspira- Botulinum and other treat- For ticket information, call of 44 sixth-grade students 100,000 young people and tion is the artists who wrote ments finally restored the 857-222-TCMF (8262) or from Boston and surround- supported their teachers in music inside the Terezin mobility in Fleisher’s right visit www.terezinmusic.org. ing communities. promoting literacy and value- Concentration Camp, and we hand, and he made a trium- ……. We are told that the These students were hon- based education. The Cour- honor their legacy by spon- phant return to the full Irish Cultural Centre, lo- ored as 2010 Max Warburg age Curriculum is in resi- soring new commissions by piano repertoire in 2004 cated at 200 New Boston Fellows and were chosen to dence at Northeastern Uni- emerging composers, per- with the widely acclaimed Drive in Canton, will hold have their essays on cour- versity and a proud partner formed in the world’s great recording “Two Hands.” His their second “Senior Lun- age, written as part of the of the Stony Brook Initiative. venues by artists of interna- performances continue to cheon” on Wednesday, Octo- year-long program, published For information about the tional stature.” inspire the highest praise; ber 6. A hot lunch will be pro- in the 19th volume of “The Max Warburg Courage Cur- Fleisher is a poignant as Anthony Tommasini vided along with live music. Courage of Boston’s Chil- riculum and its programs, choice for TMF. His musi- wrote in a New York Times For tickets and more infor- dren.” More than 100 volun- visit www.maxcourage.org. cianship is the stuff of leg- review, “It was his pianism, mation, call 781-821-8291 teer judges selected the win- ……. This Sunday, Sep- end, and his story is both not just his courage, that or visit www.irishculture.org. ning essays from a pool of tember 26 at 3 p.m., piano tragic and life-affirming. deserved the long ovation he ……. The 17th annual “Silk 2,000 essays, submitted from legend Leon Fleisher per- Fleisher was well on his received.” Road Gala” takes place on 35 middle and K-8 schools. forms on the stage of Sym- way to conquering the mu- Also on the program is pre- Saturday evening, October The students, joined by phony Hall, Boston, as the sic world at age sixteen, sentation of the 2010 their teachers, principals featured artist in the Terezin hailed as “the pianistic find Terezin Legacy Award to (Continued on Page 15) and families, each received Music Foundation’s “Annual a medal from the Max Gala Concert.” Warburg Courage Curricu- Joining Mr. Fleisher will lum’s Founder and President be BSO Principal cellist Stephanie Warburg and her Jules Eskin, violin virtuoso son, Fred Warburg and Bos- Michael Ludwig, and TMF ton Mayor Thomas Menino. Director Mark Ludwig in a LUCIA R I S T O R A N T E & B A R Traditional Italian Cuisine

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America in History Landing of Columbus Designs created & implemented by Constantino Brumidi (1805-1880), the Michelangelo of the United States Capitol OCTOBER ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH COMMITTEE Luigi Munno, Acting Consul General of Italy, Honorary Chairman Kevin A. Caira, President Salvatore Bramante, Vice-President Fiscal Affairs Anna Quadri, Director of Public Relations Dr. Stephen F. Maio, Chairman of the Board Lucia Clark, Recording Secretary Comm. Lino Rullo, President Emeritus Dr. John Christoforo, Director of Education James DiStefano, State President OSIA, Director Hon. Joseph V. Ferrino, Chairman Emeritus Dr. Spencer DiScala, Historian Post Office Box 185, Medford, MA 02155-0185 ■ [email protected] 617-499-7955 ■ www.ItalianHeritageMonth.com

Ongoing, Annual Essay Contest for Elementary School, Middle School and High School Students of Italian Learning the Italian Language. A contest for students of elementary C.A.S.IT. - Centro Attivita Scolastiche Italiane October 2010 through high school age. Contest deadline is October 25. Top prize winners will be recognized at C.A.S.IT.’s annual meeting. Schools will soon be receiving Various School Systems in MA and RI information with relative details. Contact: Adelaide Guarracino, president; Maria Gioconda Motta, chairman of the Board; Katherine Lopez-Natale, vice president 617-623-0532 or 617-939-4216

Entire Month OSIA Worcester Lodge #168 presents Italian-American Heritage Cultural Display. Library hours. Display of various books, school children’s art and crafts depicting Worcester Public Library of October Italian heritage, culture and history. 3 Salem Square , Worcester, MA 01606 AND Frances Perkins Library 470 Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606 Contact: Margaret Abboud 508-753-2709; [email protected]

Months of Participate in the October Italian Heritage Month Committee’s Essay Contest! Middle School & High School students write a 300 word essay on the “Contributions Mail essays to: John Christoforo October, November Made by Italians or Italian Americans to World Civilization”. Prizes, cash awards and certificate of participation. Essays are due by Dec. 1, 2010. 473 Appleton Street, Arlington, MA 02476 Contact: [email protected] Friday, The Annual Kick-off event this year will be held at the Grand Staircase of the State House from10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Coro Dante will be performing the American Grand Staircase, State House, Boston, MA October 1 and Italian anthems and other musical selections. Attend with friends and family and show your support for October Italian Heritage Month! A proclamation by Contacts: Dr. Stephen Maio 781-245-6536 Governor Deval Patrick will be read. Honored Guest: Acting Consul General of Italy, Luigi Munno. A wonderful program has been planned, so please join us! Free Kevin Caira 978-657-7734, Lino Rullo 781-862-1633, and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Hon. Joseph Ferrino 617-569-2110

Wednesday , Gallery Exhibition: “Life in the Streets: Revisiting Boston’s North End through the Lens of Jules Aarons.” This exclusive photography exhibit documents the life of CenterStage at Fitchburg State University September 15 thru the neighborhoods of the North End from the 1940s to 1970s, capturing the moments, flavors and dreams of everyday life in the Italian section of Boston. Jules and the Center for Italian Culture Tuesday, October 26 Aarons captured the ordinary moments that become iconic with time — images in black and white. During Campus Center hours of operation. Please check website Campus Center Art Gallery, for specific times: www.fsc.edu/cultural. Admission: free. Hammond Campus Center 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Contact: Mary Chapin Durling 978-665-3709; [email protected]

Monday, Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents Lifestyle & Institutions of Abruzzo. 6:45 PM. Discussion and PowerPoint presentation of all aspects of life today in Abruzzo Burlington Public Library September 27 by Professor Luisa Marino. Coffee and pastry will be served. 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA 01803 Contact: Patrick Moreno 781-272-5375; [email protected] Monday, OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 presentsThe Hidden History of the Widow in White. 7:00 PM. Guest Speaker Robert Trifiletti will speak about the Southern Italian New Horizons at Choate September 27 women who suffered untold anguish when their husbands deserted them. 21 Warren Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801 Contact: Betty Sarcia 781-932-8203; [email protected]

Tuesday, OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 presents Italian Language Classes - Beginner 1 & 2. 6:00 PM. Italian language classes for anyone interested in learning the Realty World September 28 language. Class runs for 10 weeks. $75.00 per person. 880 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821 Contact: Betty Sarcia 781-932-8203; [email protected] Friday, OSIA Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 presents Polenta Night. 7:00 PM. Menu: Polenta served with rabbit, Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, salad, coffee and dessert. Wine Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 (Watertown) Cctober 1 on the tables. Music by Italo. $35.00 per person. Sons of Italy 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 Contact: Loreto Pellegrini 617-212-6143; [email protected] Saturday, Italia Unita and Mass concerts presents Patrizio Buanne in Concert. His Debut album “The Italian” and “Forever Begins Tonight” had captured hearts of fans of Berklee Performance Center, October 2 timeless Italian songs worldwide. Performing songs from the Italian songbook with his own contemporary and timeless interpretation of international and American 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA standards, this is an event you can’t miss! Tickets prices through Italia Unita are $50 and $70. Contact: Lisa Capogreco at Italia Unita 617-561-3201; [email protected]

Saturday, OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 presents Dinner and Dancing. 6:30 PM. Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Lodge. Dinner and Dancing. $35.00 per person. Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 October 2 168 Lexington Street, Woburn, MA 01801 Donna Quinno 781-258-4993; [email protected]

Saturday, OSIA Lawrence Lodge #902 presents 75th Annual Dinner Dance. 5:30 PM. 75th Annual Dinner Dance held in the Grand Hall. Roast beef dinner and live entertainment Lawrence Lodge #902 October 2 by Jim Geaney and his band. $40.00 per person. 155 Marston Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 Contact: Frank Giordano 978-683-2220; [email protected] Sunday, OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents First Lady’s Reception - Honoring Kathy DiStefano. 12 Noon. Crestview, 36 Montvale Avenue, Woburn. The Crestview October 3 36 Montvale Avenue, Wouburn, MA 01801 Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts 617-489-5234; [email protected]

Monday, OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents“The History of the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts.” 6:45 PM. Dr. Lucia Clark will speak on her recent Burlington Public Library October 4 publication. Coffee & pastry will be served. 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA 01803 Contact: Patrick Moreno 781-272-5375; [email protected]

Tuesday, Remembering Galileo: Scenes from the Life of Galileo. 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM. Remembering Galileo opens with a theatrical performance—scenes from Bertolt Brecht’s CenterStage at Fitchburg State University and October 5 play The Life of Galileo. Professor Richard McElvain will re-enact his stellar performance of the title role; with additional characters in the play performed by Fitchburg the Center for Italian Culture State theater students. Each of the scenes will be contextualized by McElvain and actors. By stepping out of character and directly addressing the audience, they Percival Auditorium, 254 Highland Avenue, will connect these remarkable moments from Brecht’s beautiful play highlighting Galileo’s impact, exploring the tensions between accepted common knowledge and Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA scientific discovery. There is post-performance talkback with McElvain and the other faculty scholars—Drs. Bruce Duncan and John Paul. Contact: Mary Chapin Durling Tickets: $5/general public; $3/students (at the door). 978-665-3709; [email protected]

Tuesday, Stories Nobody Told Me, and a Few I’ve Heard a Million Times. 7:00 PM. An evening of Italian Folk Tales with Norah Dooley. Norah Dooley is a professional storyteller, The Friends of the Medford Public Library October 5 picture book author and granddaughter of Italian immigrants tells stories con brio. The recipes used to dish up these tales are very old, but the combination of 111 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 ingredients and seasonings come from Italy. Celebrate Italian Heritage Month with an evening of Italian folk tales, and a very special immigration story. Free and Contact: Barbara Kerr open to the public. 781-395-7950; [email protected]

Wednesday, “Epic Television Miniseries, A Critical History. 5:30 PM Reception followed by 6:30 PM talk by John De Vito and Frank Tropea entitled, “Epic Television Miniseries, Friends of the North End Library, Boston, MA October 6 A Critical History.” FREE. North End Branch, Boston Public Library, 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA Contact: Branch Librarian Janet Buda 617-227-8135

Wednesday, The Sunny Skies of Italy. 2 PM. Concert of Neapolitan song and opera arias presented by soprano Ruth Harcovitz. Refreshments will be served. Geriatric Authority of Milford, MA October 6 One Countryside Drive, Milford Contact: Ruth Harcovitz 781-433-0660; [email protected] Wednesday, October 6 Introduction to Italian Language Courses for Adults. 11 AM to 12:00 Noon. The Sheltered Foreign Language Approach is a customized program tailored in teaching Italian Center of New York City thru Wednesday, foreign language specifically with adults. Robert Trifiletti based the Italian and Spanish program on the research conducted by Cummins and Krashen, who indicate Boston Office December 1 that adult learners need visual materials as well as auditory materials to be able to grasp the second language. So in keeping with the research I recognized that 317 Hanover Street (North End), Second Floor, I had to keep adult learners interested and I had to make second language learning a painless process. A total cost of $50.00 will be contributed to “The Second Boston, MA 02113 Step.” The Second Step is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to women who have been in domestic violence situation and their children. Concact: Robert Trifiletti This is tax deductible. Refreshments will be served at end of the class, December 1st. 617-973-0651 or [email protected] by October 4th

Thursday, That’s Amore. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Come celebrate Italian Heritage Month as we kickoff the Columbus Day weekend with “That’s Amore” a tribute to the great Event Coordinator: Pat Benti October 7 Italian/American singers and favorite Italian songs, by Pat Benti and Tutti Pazzi Band. $35 per person, includes: buffet, show and dancing. Full bar. Kowloon Restaurant, Route 1, Saugus, MA Please call Kowloon at 781-233-0077 Thursday, OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents Membership Open House. 6:00 PM. Come join the Order Sons of Italy in America — the largest and oldest Mount Carmel Recreation Center October 7 organization in the U.S. for Italian American men and women. Representatives from lodges in the area will be present to meet you and answer your questions. 28 Mulberry Street, Worcester, MA 01604 Refreshments will be served. Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts 617-489-5234; [email protected] For further information about Italian Heritage Month visit www.ItalianHeritageMonth.com Not to be reproduced without the permission of the Post-Gazette (Continued on Page 8) Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

2010 October Italian Heritage Month Calendar of Events continued

Thursday , Introduction to Spanish Language Courses for Adults. 11 AM to 12:00 Noon. The Sheltered Foreign Language Approach is a customized program tailored in teaching Italian Center of New York City October 7 thru foreign language specifically with adults. Robert Trifiletti based the Italian and Spanish program on the research conducted by Cummins and Krashen, who indicate Boston Office Thursday, December 2 that adult learners need visual materials as well as auditory materials to be able to grasp the second language. So in keeping with the research Mr. Trifiletti 317 Hanover Street (North End), Second Floor recognized that he had to keep adult learners interested and I had to make second language learning a painless process. Refreshments served end of class Boston, MA 02113 December 2nd. A total cost of $50.00 will be contributed to “The Second Step.” The Second Step is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to Name of the teacher: Robert Trifiletti women who have been in domestic violence situation and their children. This is tax deductible. 617-973-0651 or [email protected] by October 4th

Thursday, West End Community Center Italian Film Festival. 2:30 – 4:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating the artistic contributions of Italian film. We will be showing the films The West End Community Center October 7 on our hi-def projector followed by a group discussion. La strada (English: The Road) is a 1954 Italian neorealist drama directed by Federico Fellini in which a naive The West End Museum, young woman (Giulietta Masina) is sold to a brutish man (Anthony Quinn) and goes on the road as a part of his itinerant show. La strada won the Academy Award 150 Staniford Street, Suite 9, Boston MA 02114 for Best Foreign Language Film in 1956. Light refreshments will be served. Free of charge and open to all. Contact: Amy Ericson 617-670-1900

Thursday, Wilmington Sons of Italy presents Songs of Italy Concert featuring Ferdinando Argenti. 7:00-8:45 PM. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration www.wilmlibrary.org. Wilmington Memorial Library October 7 Contact: Aldo Caira, 978-657-8572

Friday, OSIA Santa Famiglia Mixed Lodge #2834 (Lynn) presents Italian Flag Raising Ceremony. 10:30 AM. In honor of Italian Heritage Month, Mayor Judith Flanagan Lynn City Hall, October 8 Kennedy will join with members of the Santa Famiglia Lodge for an Italian flag raising ceremony. 3 City Hall Sq., Lynn, MA 01901 Contact: Richard Vitali 781-599-6480; [email protected]

Friday, OSIA Lawrence Lodge #902 presents Annual Ham and Bean Supper. 5:30 PM. This ham and bean supper also includes hot dogs for the children and is a great event 155 Marston Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 October 8 for all ages. $7.00 (Adults) $4.00 (Children under 12). Contact: Irene Tridenti 978-686-7014; [email protected]

Friday, “Passion Callas” Documentary Film of the Life of Opera Great Maria Callas. 7:30 PM. Fascinating documentary film that explores many aspects of the life and career Dante Alighieri Society October 8 of Maria Callas, one of the greatest opera divas of all time who had achieved the status of an iconic figure. Refreshments will be served. Free. 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA Contacts: Luisa Marino 617-868-6846 Dante 617-876-5160

Saturday, I.A.C.O. First Dinner Dance. Cash Bar: 6:30 PM. Dinner: 8:00 PM. Dinner/Dance with music provided by DJ Maurizio Pasquale and dinner provided by Fasano Italian American Cultural Organization October 9 Catering. This is an opportuinity to come together with family and friends and socialize, eat, dance and help raise money for the I.A.C.O. Organization. Festivities Sons of Italy Hall, King Hill Road, Braintree, MA will continue to midnight. $35.00 per person. 617-842-4222; [email protected] Saturday, Anniversary Dinner Dance. Cocktails at 7:00 PM. Dinner at 8:00 PM. Celebration of the Augusta Boston Club. A night of Italian music and Italian food. High Augusta Boston Club October 9 Achievement Award will be presented to a deserving recipient and a scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student going to college. Music by Italian Connection. Irish American Club, 177 West St., Malden, MA $65 per person. Contacts: Andy Costa 781-662-2752 Sam Pustizzi 617-776-9996 Joseph Morrello; [email protected]

Saturday, The Sunny Skies of Italy. 2:00 PM. In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, Soprano Ruth Harcovitz sings Italian songs from “O Sole Mio” to “Funiculi” to “Volare” Chicopee Cultural Council October 9 and other Italian song favorites. Refreshments will be served. FREE. Chicopee Public Library 449 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 413-594-1800, Ext. 108

Saturday, New York Metropolitan Opera. 1:00 PM. The New York Metropolitan Opera offers eleven live performances in High Definition at two local eastern Appian Club October 9 Massachusetts theaters starting in October and ending in May. This is a great opportunity to view high quality performers in a nearby location. See www.metoperafamily.org Revere Theatre, Rte. 60, Revere, MA and click on HD tickets for schedule.Tickets can be purchased directly from the Revere theatre. $25.00. Refreshments will be available. Contact: Ben DiCenso, Heritage Committee, Chair- man 978-777-7361; [email protected]

Sunday, Columbus Day Parade. 1:00 PM. Parade assembles behind the Grandstand in the Suffolk Downs parking lot at 11:00 AM. Parade begins at 1:00 PM and East Boston October 10 proceeds down Bennington Street through East Boston. Contact: Buddy Mangini 617-470-7236

Monday, Pirandello Lyceum presents Evening of Italian Song. 6:00 PM. Beautiful Italian music, delicious Italian food. Come and enjoy the wonderful food and music. Join in Filippo’s Ristorante, 238 Causeway St., Boston October 11 the singing. Reservations required. $25.00 per person. Contacts: Rosario Cascio, Franco Vitiello 617-569-7388

Monday, NIAF 2010 Eighth Annual Sarazen Memorial Cup. 8:00 AM Registration; 10:00 AM Shotgun start; Awards 4:00 PM. The Eighth Annual NIAF Sarazen Memorial Cup The National Italian American Foundation October 11 tournament will pay tribute to Gene Sarazen, the legendary Italian-American golfer, and will benefit the NIAF Gene Sarazen Scholarship Fund and the Italian Home Hopkinton Country Club, Hopkinton, MA for Children in Boston. For registration information, contact Suzanne Delaney, Event Coordinator. 8:00 AM Continental breakfast; 2:30 PM Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres Contact: Suzanne Delaney of RMD Inc. and buffet. Golfer fee: $1,250 for a foursome. 978-851-0200 (9:30AM to 2:30PM, M-F) [email protected]

Monday, OSIA Belmont Mixed Lodge #1094 presents Pasta Night. 6:00 PM. Pasta Night - all food prepared by lodge members. Includes spaghetti, salad, meatballs, dessert VFW Post 8818 October 11 and beverages. $8.00 per person. 808 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138 Contact: Rita Maletta-Robak 617-777-8089; [email protected]

Monday, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park presents Christopher Columbus Day Celebration. 10:45 AM to 3:00 PM. Columbus Day Celebration at Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus Park, Atlantic Ave., North October 11 Park! This is a family event, geared toward children. There will be a very short and fun parade through the park, followed by a wreath laying by Boston Mayor Menino, End/Waterfront Acting Consul General Luigi Munno from the Italian Consulate and other dignitaries. Children will be entertained by fun activities, singers, wonderful marionettes and Contacts: Joanne Hayes-Rines, Matt Conti an interactive stage performance. Mobile food cart will be available. Free and open to the public. 617-869-1276; [email protected]

Tuesday, OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 presents Modern Routes of Hope and Journeys of Faith in the Mediterranean, Apulia and St. Nicholas of Bari. 7:00 PM. Guest New Horizons at Choate October 12 Speaker Professor Flavia Laviosa of Wellesley College will speak of the Apulia Region. 21 Warren Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801 Contact: Betty Sarcia 781-932-8203; [email protected]

Tuesday, The Sunny Skies of Italy. 2 PM. Concert of Neapolitan song and opera arias presented by soprano Ruth Harcovitz. Refreshments will be served. Hebrew Senior Life October 12 1550 Beacon Street, Brookline Contact: Ruth Harcovitz 781-433-0660; [email protected]

Wednesday, Screening of the Film “Accatone.” 6:00 PM. Accattone is a 1961 Italian film written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Despite being filmed from an original Friends of the North End Library, Boston, MA October 13 screenplay, academics perceive Accattone as a cinematic rendition of Pasolini’s earlier novels, particularly Boys of Life and A Violent Life. It is Pasolini’s first film North End Branch, Boston Public Library, as director, employing what would later be seen as trademark Pasolini characteristics; a cast of non-professional actors hailing from where the movie is set, and 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA thematic emphasis on impoverished individuals. Shown with English subtitles. Free. Contact: Branch Librarian Janet Buda 617-227-8135

Wednesday, The Sunny Skies of Italy. 1:00 PM. In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, Soprano Ruth Harcovitz sings Italian songs from “O Sole Mio” to “Funiculi to “Volare” Winthrop Cultural Council October 13 and other Italian song favorites. Italian refreshments following the show. $5.00 per person. Winthrop Senior Center, 35 Harvard Street, Winthrop, MA 617-846-8538

Thursday, An Evening with Roland Merullo & Winery Tour. 7:00 PM. Revere native award-winning author Roland Merullo, will talk about his writing, our Italian heritage, and the The Boston Winery October 14 inspiration it provides to his work. Presentation followed by question and answer period, dinner, and wine making tour. Cocktail Hour, buffet dinner and plenty of wine. (In front of Venezia Restaurant, Neponset Circle) Ticket cost: $65.00. Sponsored by The Justinian Law Society. 26 Ericsson Street, Boston, MA 02122 617-265-WINE (9463) [email protected] Contact: Carmine Lepore, President Justinian Law Society; 781-286-8800

Thursday, West End Museum Celebrates Italian Heritage Month. 6:30 PM8:30 PM. The event will honor West Enders and those of Italian heritage who have worked to preserve The West End Museum October 14 the history of the West End. This years honorees include: Mr. Frank Privitera, Mr. James Campano and State Representative Paul Donato. Refreshments and The West End Museum, 150 Staniford Street, entertainment. The event is free of charge and open to all. Suite 7, Boston MA 02114 Contact: Duane Lucia 617-416-0718

Thursday, OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents Membership Open House. 7:00 PM. Come join the Order Sons of Italy in America - the largest and oldest organization 54 Whitman Street, East Weymouth, MA 02189 October 14 in the U.S. for Italian American men and women. Representatives from lodges in the area will be present to meet you and answer your questions. Refreshments will Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts be served. 617-489-5234; [email protected]

Thursday, West End Community Center Italian Film Festival. 2:30 – 4:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating the artistic contributions of Italian film. We will be showing the films The West End Community Center October 14 on our hi-def projector followed by a group discussion. Life Is Beautiful (Italian: La vita è bella) is a 1997 Italian language film which tells the story of a Jewish Italian, The West End Museum, 150 Staniford Street, Guido Orefice (played by Roberto Benigni, who also directed and co-wrote the film), who must employ his fertile imagination to help his family during their internment Suite 9, Boston MA 02114 in a Nazi concentration camp. At the 71st Academy Awards in 1999, Benigni won the Academy Award for Best Actor and the film won both the Academy Award for Contact: Amy Ericson Best Original Dramatic Score and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Light refreshments will be served. Free of charge and open to all. 617-670-1900

Friday, OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 presents Calabria, Land of Beauty and Mystery. 7:00 PM. Guest Speaker Mariastella Cocchiara will speak about the beautiful New Horizons at Choate October 15 Region of Calabria. 21 Warren Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801 Contact: Betty Sarcia 781-932-8203; [email protected]

Friday, OSIA Figli D’Italia Lodge #2692 (Saugus) presents Christopher Columbus Masquerade Ball. 6:30 PM. Costume Ball in honor of Christopher Columbus. Dinner by Knights of Columbus October 15 Jean’s Caterer’s. Music by DJ Alan LaBella. Prizes for best costume. Proceeds will benefit the charities of the Sons of Italy. $35.00 per person. 1 Knights of Columbus Drive, Saugus, MA 01906 Contact: Angela Maraia 781-233-7660; [email protected]

Friday, The Sunny Skies of Italy. 2 PM. Concert of Neapolitan song and opera arias presented by soprano Ruth Harcovitz. Refreshments will be served. Susan Bailis Assisted Living October 15 352 Mass. Ave., Boston (near Symphony Hall) Contact: Ruth Harcovitz 781-433-0660; [email protected]

Saturday, A Roman Affair. 6:00 PM. For Boston Lyric Opera’s 2010 Gala, Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus joins Boston Lyric Opera in inviting you to partake in Boston Lyric Opera October 16 an evening of unforgettable performances, as he celebrates his 21st birthday. Regal black tie encouraged. Enjoy feasting, a musical extravaganza and much more! Mandarin Oriental Hotel $500 ($325 is tax deductible). 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA Contact: Sarafina Scapicchio 617-542-4912 Ext. 264; [email protected]

Saturday, Ieri, Oggi, Domani (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow) Celebrating Our First Ten Years. 5:30 PM. For ten years, the Center for Italian Culture has been ardently pursuing Center for Italian Culture at October 16 its mission to encourage the understanding and appreciation of all aspects of Italian language and culture, including ancient and contemporary studies, and the Fitchburg State University Italian experience in the New World. This commitment has sent hundreds of students across the sea to study, has brought renowned authors and speakers to Recreation Center, Fitchburg State University campus and has touched the lives of the community with projects like Sogni d’Oro — an oral history of Italians of the region, book club discussions, movies, Italian 130 North Street, Fitchburg, MA language programming for children and teens, food and wine tastings and more. This evening is a celebration with exhibitions by students and faculty; Italian cuisine Contact: Mary Chapin Durling selected by Chef Bill Brady from Sonoma; capped off with a musical festivity. Join us! Refreshments will be served. Tickets: $100; $25/students. For more 978-665-3709; [email protected] information or to purchase tickets call 978-665-4555.

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Saturday, 19th Annual Dinner Dance of the Federazione Associazioni Abruzzesi (FAA/USA). 6:00 PM. Enjoy an evening of fine dining complete with wine, music and dancing. Federazione Associazioni Abruzzesi (FAA/USA) October 16 The Gold Medal will be awarded to a deserving member of the community, Francesco Gioioso. Gold pins will be awarded to distinctive members of each Abruzzese Filippo’s Restaurant, 283 Causeway St., Boston Organization; and a scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student. $65.00 per person. Contacts: Rosetta Romagnoli 617-924-7641, [email protected] Domenico Susi 617-742-2791 Saturday, Book Signing By Author Ed Iannuccilli. 12 Noon. Author appearance and book signing “Growing Up Italian” by Ed Iannuccilli featuring “Grandfather’s Fig Tree and Friends of the North End Library, Boston, MA October 16 Other Stories.” Free. North End Branch, Boston Public Library, 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA Contact: Branch Librarian Janet Buda 617-227-8135 Saturday, OSIA Bandiera e Concordia Lodge # 240 (Marlboro) presents Pasta Supper. 6:00 PM. Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, salad, bread/butter, coffee and dessert. Loyal Order of Moose Lodge October 16 Cash Bar. Raffles. Music by DJ Ricky. $10.00 Adults / $4.00 Children. 67 Fitchburg Street, Marlboro, MA 01752 Contact: Laura Brissette 978-568-8955; [email protected]

Saturday, Italian and German Community presents Fort Devens Memorial Service. 11:00 AM. Memorial service for Italian and German prisoners of war, who died in America Fort Devens, Ayer, MA October 16 during World War II. Contacts: Giovanni Aurilio 617-484-3112 Lino Rullo 781-862-1633 Sunday, OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents 21st Annual Memorial Mass. 10:00AM. Memorial Mass in memory of the deceased members of the Grand Lodge of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saint Ann Parish October 17 Massachusetts, Order Sons of Italy in America. No cost to attend, but must register in advance by e-mail or phone call. Refreshments will be served. 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester, MA 01605 Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts 617-489-5234; [email protected]

Sunday, OSIA Worcester Lodge #168 presents Wreath Laying Ceremony. 9:15 AM. Worcester Lodge will lay a wreath at the statue of Cristoforo Colombo in memory of all Union Station October 17 deceased members of the lodge. There will be brief talks/presentations by members of the Worcester community. Cristoforo Colombo Square at Washington Square Worcester, MA 01604 Contact: Donna Giuliani 508-791-9104; [email protected]

Sunday, Columbus Day Celebration. 5:00 PM. Fundraiser for college scholarships and cancer research. Finger-food buffet. Members free / guests $20. Sicilian Association of Greater Boston October 17 Odd Fellows Hall, 3 West Street, Walpole (Enter Hall from Glenwood Avenue) Contact: Gaetano Guccione 781-762-6273 or 617-770-1930

Sunday, OSIA Stella del Nord Lodge #1436 (Quincy Ladies) presents 2nd Annual Spaghetti Supper. 1:00 PM. Spaghetti dinner including salad, bread and butter, coffee and 120 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA 02169 October 17 dessert. A raffle will also be held. $15.00 per person. Contact: Michelle Bertoldi 617-481-1740; [email protected] Sunday, OSIA Lawrence Ladies Lodge #2026 presents Etna and Vesuvius: Living on the Edge. 1:30 PM. Richard Pavona of Northern Essex Community College, will explore Lawrence Heritage State Park October 17 the history of these two volcanoes, including the miracles and tragedies that have happened to the residents living in their shadow. Refreshments will be served. 1 Jackson Street, Lawrence, MA 01840 Contact: Mary Paolino 978-749-9759; [email protected]

Sunday, OSIA Lawrence Lodge #902 presents Pre-Halloween Party for St. Jude. 7:00 PM. Benefit for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Call or email for information. 155 Marston Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 October 17 Contact: Steve Traverso 978-314-5097; [email protected] Monday, The Sunny Skies of Italy. After 12 Noon Lunch. In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, Soprano Ruth Harcovitz sings Italian songs from “O Sole Mio” to “Funiculi” Quincy Arts Council October 18 to “Volare” and other Italian song favorites. 12 Noon lunch before show. $5.00 per person. Quincy Senior Center 440 E. Squantum Street, Quincy, MA 617-376-1506

Tuesday, OSIA Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071 presents Monthly Meeting. 3:30 PM. Monthly Meeting/Social. Food donations for the lodge’s Charity Thanksgiving Gift Giving Center Cafe October 19 Baskets will be accepted. Order off menu - Dutch treat. 36 Woodside Avenue, Winthrop, MA 02152 Contact: Dottie D’Onofrio 617-539-3092; [email protected]

Wednesday, Remembering Galileo: “Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens.” 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM. “Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens” is a “NOVA” documentary based on Dava Sobel’s CenterStage at Fitchburg State University October 20 book Galileo’s Daughter. Simon Callow portrays Galileo in this stirring blend of documentary and re-creation. The film won an Emmy Award in the category of historical and the Center for Italian Culture programming. Conversation after the film will continue exploring the center themes of the series — our paradigm shift and the impact of science on our contemporary Ellis White Lecture Hall Campus world. There is post-performance talk back with Drs. Bruce Duncan and John Paul after the 7:00 PM screening. Admission: free. Center Art Gallery, Hammond Campus Center, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Contact: Mary Chapin Durling 978-665-3709; [email protected] Wednesday, OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents Membership Open House. 7:00 PM. Come join the Order Sons of Italy in America - the largest and oldest organization 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 October 20 in the U.S. for Italian American men and women. Representatives from lodges in the area will be present to meet you and answer your questions. Refreshments will Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts be served. 617-489-5234; [email protected]

Wednesday, Screening of the Film “La Tigre E La Neve.” 6:00 PM. La Figre E La neve (English: The Tiger and the Snow) is a 2005 Italian movie starring and directed by Roberto Friends of the North End Library, Boston, MA October 20 Benigni. The film is a romantic comedy set in contemporary Rome and in occupied Baghdad during the Iraq War. The story is told as a double-faced dream with a North End Branch, Boston Public Library, surprise ending, inspired by the tale of “Sleeping Beauty.” The memorable initial scene moves the audience as a celebration of love, man’s greatest strength, with 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA an abundance of poetic references mentioned in the closing credits. Shown with English subtitles. Free. Contact: Branch Librarian Janet Buda 617-227-8135

Wednesday, The Sunny Skies of Italy. Lunch Served at 11:30 AM and show will follow. Pre-show authentic Italian dinner: salad, entree and dessert. In celebration of Italian The Sherborn Inn October 20 Heritage Month, Soprano Ruth Harcovitz sings Italian songs from “O Sole Mio” to “Funiculi” to “Volare” and other Italian song favorites. $22.00 per person, includes: 33 Main St., Sherborn, MA - Corner of Rts. 16 & 27 dinner, show, tax and gratuity. For information and reservations call: 508-655-9521; [email protected]

Thursday, OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents History of Italian Opera in Song and Aria. 6:45 PM. Bradley Pennington, founder of Boston Bel Canto Opera, will Burlington Public Library October 21 present the history of Italian Opera accompanied by a soloist on celebrated arias. Coffee & pasty will be served. 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA 01803 Contact: Patrick Moreno 781-272-5375; [email protected]

Thursday, The Starry Messenger: An Evening with Galileo Galilei. 7:00 PM. Famed astronomer Galileo Galilei will be appearing at the library to present a lecture on his most Medford Public Library October 21 recent discoveries made using his newly devised spyglass. The Starry Messenger is a dramatic fun-filled introduction to Galileo’s astronomical work. Mike Francis 111 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 as Galileo has been performing throughout North America on stage, in film and on television for over 30 years. Free and open to the public. Contact: Barbara Kerr 781-395-7950; [email protected]

Thursday, West End Community Center Italian Film Festival: “Cinema Paradiso.” 2:30 – 4:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating the artistic contributions of Italian film. We will The West End Community Center October 21 be showing the films on our hi-def projector followed by a group discussion. Cinema Paradiso was produced by Franco Cristaldi and Giovanna Romagnoli, and the The West End Museum, music was by Ennio Morricone along with his son Andrea Morricone. Shot in director, Giuseppe Tornatore’s hometown, Bagheria, Sicily, as well as Cefalù on the 150 Staniford Street, Suite 9, Tyrrhenian Sea, and told largely in flashback to childhood years, it tells the story of the return to his native Sicilian village of a successful film director Salvatore Boston MA 02114 for the funeral of his old friend Alfredo, who was the projectionist at the local “Cinema Paradiso.” Ultimately, Alfredo serves as a wise father figure to his young friend Contact: Amy Ericson who only wishes the best to see him succeed, even if it means breaking his heart in the process. It explores issues of youth, coming coming of gage, and reflections 617-670-1900 (in adulthood) about the past. Light refreshments will be served. Free of charge and open to all.

Thursday, The Sunny Skies of Italy. 2:00 PM. Concert of Neapolitan song and opera arias presented by soprano Ruth Harcovitz. Hebrew Senior Life October 21 100 Centre Street, Brookline Contact: Ruth Harcovitz 781-433-0660; [email protected]

Friday, Italian Heritage Month Committee presents a Fashion Show in Celebration of Italian Heritage Month. 6:30 PM. World famous Italian fashion maven, “Yolanda,” known Larz Anderson Auto Museum, October 22 for her wedding dresses and TV appearances, is hosting a fashion show to celebrate Italian style and creativity during “October Italian is Heritage Month.” Also 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA featuring Giblees Men’s Fashions of Danvers and Sondra Celli Children’s Fashions. This event also celebrates the 100th anniversary of Alfa Romeo cars! Italian style Contacts: Yolanda Cellucci 781-899-6470; buffet. $25.00 per person. Lino Rullo 781-862-1633; Dean Saluti 617-285-6565

Friday, The Friends of Don Orione presents 44th Annual Banchetto. 6:00 PM Cocktails - 7:00 PM Dinner. Dinner/Dance to benefit the Don Orione Home in East Boston. Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel, East Boston October 22 $150.00. Contact: Mario Salvatore 617-479-9377 or 617-479-9377, Ext. 236

Friday, Italian Heritage Committee and the Wilmington Sons of Italy presents Italian Heritage Month Golf Classic. Tee Time 8:30 AM. to be held at the Hillview Country Club. Hillview Country Club, October 22 Shotgun start, best ball scramble format. Includes continental breakfast, green fees, cart, contests, raffle, prizes and luncheon buffet. Sponsorship are available. 149 North Street, North Reading, MA Donation to play $125.00 per golfer. Contact: Kevin Caira 978-657-7734

Saturday, Porchetta Party. 7:00 PM – Midnight. For over 25 years the Porchetta has been our traditional and signature event. We gladly celebrate this festive time with food, Appian Club October 23 wine and music. The Appian Club proudly promotes the Italian heritage and culture among its members and within the local community. $45 per person. 42 Pleasant Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 Contacts: Primo Giusti 781-729-4449 John DeLeo 781-391-5173; [email protected]

Saturday, OSIA Wakefield #1734 presents Italian Nite. 6:30 PM. Buffet dinner with entertainment and dancing. Proceeds benefit the lodge Scholarship Fund. Crystal Community Club October 23 71 Preston Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 Contact: Joe Racamato, 781-245-5724

Saturday, New York Metropolitan Opera. 1:00 PM. The New York Metropolitan Opera offers eleven live performances in High Definition at two local eastern Massachusetts Appian Club October 23 theaters starting in October and ending in May. This is a great opportunity to view high quality performers in a nearby location. See www.metoperafamily.org and Burlington Cinema, click on HD tickets for schedule. $25.00. Tickets can be purchased directly from the Burlington theatre. Burlington Mall, Mall Road, Burlington, MA Contact: Ben DiCenso, Heritage Committee, Chairman 978-777-7361; [email protected]

Saturday, OSIA Wilmington Sons of Italy presents Ghosts and Legends Trolley Tour to Salem, Massachusetts. $20 per person. Contact: Aldo Caira at 978-657-8572 October 23

Sunday, OSIA Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge #2614 presents Lunch with Famous Boston Italian Authors. 12:00 PM. Book signing and discussion with authors Ralph Maggiano’s Little Italy October 24 Masciulli (“The Corner Boys”) and Anthony Sammarco (“Boston’s North End: Then and Now”). Luncheon at noon - presentation at 2:00 PM. Order off menu - Dutch 4 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116 treat. Contact: Dean Saluti 617-285-6565; [email protected]

Sunday, OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Membership Open House. 1:00 PM. Come join the Order Sons of Italy in America - the largest and oldest organization in the 22 Waubeek Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201 October 24 U.S. for Italian American men and women. Representatives from lodges in the area will be present to meet you and answer your questions. Refreshments will be Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts served. 617-489-5234; [email protected]

Sunday, OSIA Wakefield #1734 presents Mass for Members Past & Present. 10:00 AM. Mass for Members Past & Present. Refreshments will be served. St. Florence Parish October 24 47 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880 Contact: Al Sabinteli 781-245-2915 For further information about Italian Heritage Month visit www.ItalianHeritageMonth.com Not to be reproduced without the permission of the Post-Gazette (Continued on Page 10) Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

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Monday, OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents Italian “Popera” Music. 6:45 PM. Ferdinando Argenti will perform best known Italian arias and popular tunes Burlington Public Library October 25 (“Popera”). Coffee & pastry will be served. 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA 01803 Contact: Patrick Moreno 781-272-5375; [email protected]

Monday, A film: Vienna of Fuscaldo, Mother of San Francis of Paola, followed by a discussion led by Father Carmello Gagliardi, Vatican Spokesman (Tentative.) The topics Italian Center of New York City, Boston Office October 25 of the discussion will be love, forgiveness, closure and conquering fear. 12:00 Noon to 2:15 PM. The film focuses on the origin of the mysticism and grandeur UMASS, Boston, Boston, MA 02113 surrounding San Francis of Paola, presenting his roots and his land of origin. Refreshments will be served. Free. Contact: Robert Trifiletti, 617-973-0651 Registration for this event, please email: [email protected] or call 617-287-7322

Monday, The Sunny Skies of Italy. 2 PM. Concert of Neapolitan song and opera arias presented by soprano Ruth Harcovitz. Refreshments will be served. Evans Park at Newton Corner October 25 430 Centre Street, Newton Corner Contact: Ruth Harcovitz 781-433-0660; [email protected]

Wednesday, Remembering Galileo: A Conversation with Dava Sobel. 7:00 PM. Remembering Galileo series concludes with a talk by Dava Sobel, author of Galileo’s Daughter. CenterStage at Fitchburg State University and October 27 The book is based on 124 surviving letters to Galileo from his eldest child, Sister Maria Celeste. Sobel translated the letters from the original Italian and used them the Center for Italian Culture to elucidate Galileo’s life work. Galileo’s Daughter won the 1999 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for science and technology, a 2000 Christopher Award, and was a Fitchburg State University, finalist for the 2000 Pulitzer Prize in biography. ASL interpreters will be provided. Tickets: $10/general public; $7/seniors; $3/students (at the door). Kent Recital Hall, Conlon Music Building, 367 North Street, Fitchburg, MA Contact: Mary Chapin Durling 978-665-3709; [email protected] Wednesday, OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents Membership Open House. 1:00 PM. Come join the Order Sons of Italy in America - the largest and oldest organization 124 Washington Street, Haverhill, MA 01832 October 27 in the U.S. for Italian American men and women. Representatives from lodges in the area will be present to meet you and answer your questions. Refreshments will Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts be served. 617-489-5234; [email protected]

Wednesday, The Sunny Skies of Italy. 1:00 PM. Concert of Neapolitan song and opera arias presented by soprano Ruth Harcovitz. Hebrew Senior Life October 27 112 Centre Street, Brookline Contact: Ruth Harcovitz 781-433-0660; [email protected] Thursday, The Hidden History of “The Widows in White” (Vedove Bianche) Now Revealed. 7:00 PM -9:00 PM. The problem was that the men left their families behind to seek Italian Center of New York City, Boston Office October 28 a better life for their wives and children from Southern Italy. The majority of men returned and brought their family to the new world; however, many women were The Fisherman’s Society abandoned and forgotten. The presentation and the exhibit will shed light on the fate of so many of these women who were, all too often, forgotten or neglected by (Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca) their spouses and society. The story came to life when the spouse of a widow in white divulged his personal story after 59 years to Mr. Robert Trifiletti. Come hear 11 Lewis Street, North End, Boston this revelation and its historical significance. Free. Contact: Robert Trifiletti 617-973-0651 or [email protected] by October 22nd

Thursday, West End Community Center Italian Film Festival: Seven Beauties. 2:30 – 4:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating the artistic contributions of Italian film. We will be The West End Community Center October 28 showing the films on our hi-def projector followed by a group discussion. The film Seven Beauties directed by Lina Wertmüller recounts the adventures of a pop-eyed The West End Museum Italian shark (Giannini) who lives off women, is institutionalized for killing in defense of his honor, ‘rehabilitated’ by army service after committing rape in the asylum, 150 Staniford Street, Suite 9, Boston MA 02114 and ends up facing the problem of survival in a Nazi concentration camp. Light refreshments will be served. Free of charge and open to all. Contact: Amy Ericson 617-670-1900

Thursday, The Sunny Skies of Italy. 2 PM. Concert of Neapolitan song and opera arias presented by soprano Ruth Harcovitz. Refreshments will be served. Casa Maria October 28 130 Endicott St., Boston (North End) Contact: Ruth Harcovitz 781-433-0660; [email protected] Friday, Music Not Noise presents Ron Della Chiesa Strictly Sinatra Musicamerica Dance Party. 8:00 PM. Tribute to Frank Sinatra. Dance to the 18-piece Beantown Swing Raffael’s at the South Shore Country Club, October 29 Stevens, as they pay tribute to Frank Sinatra and more. Raffael’s Restaurant Hingam/Hull (20% off food). Clarion Hotel - Special Ron Della Chiesa discount & shuttle. Hingham, MA Food and refreshments can be purchased. $35.00 per person. Contact: Executive Producer Paul Schlosberg 617-633-5100 [email protected] Web Site: www.MusicNotNoise.com Saturday, OSIA Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 (Wilmington), presents Halloween Costume Party. 7:30 PM. Pizza will be provided. DJ, Cash Bar and Ghoulish Knights of Columbus October 30 Surprises. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks for their table. $15.00 per person. 27 School Street Extension, Wilmington, MA Contact: Sharon Caira 978-657-8572; [email protected]

Saturday, Saint Leonard Parish Annual Gala. 6:30 PM. Cocktail Hour, Dinner 7:30 PM. Dinner/Dance with music provided by Frank Zarba Band. Saint Leonard Parish Annual Saint Leonard Parish of Boston’s North End October 30 Gala, a community of active historic churches with service to the North End for over 132 years. This year we will be honoring Father Antonio Nardoianni, O.F.M., All Hands Club, U.S. Coast Guard Station, who for the past six years has served as Pastor of Saint Leonard Parish. Father Antonio has recently been elected Provincial Minister of the Immaculate Conception Commercial Street, Boston, MA. Province which includes the East Coast and parts of Canada, he will be stationed in New York City. $60.00 per person. Contact: Father Claude Scrima, O.F.M. 617-523-2110

Saturday, OSIA Worcester Lodge #168 presents Columbus Day Awards Recognition Dinner. 6:30 PM. This event recognizes an Italian-American who has contributed to the Wachusett Country Club October 30 community in various ways and has promoted the Italian-American culture and heritage. $45.00 per person. 187 Prospect Street, West Boylston, MA 01583 Contacts: Helen and Ralph Aromando 508-791-4144; [email protected]

Saturday, OSIA Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 (Watertown) presnts Bocce Party. 6:30 PM. Presentation of Awards to the winners of the Watertown Bocce League by the lodge 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 October 30 and the Grand Lodge Bocce Tournament by the Italian Consulate. Catering by Maria’s. Music by Italo. Wine on the tables $47.00 per person. Contact: Marcello Stisi 857-366-2553; [email protected]

Saturday, The Hidden History of “The Widows in White” (Vedove Bianche) Now Revealed. 5:00-7:30 PM. The problem was that the men left their families behind to seek a better Italian Center of New York City, Boston Office October 30 life for their wives and children from Southern Italy. The majority of men returned and brought their family to the new world; however, many women were abandoned Italian Benevolent Society and forgotten. The presentation and the exhibit will shed light on the fate of so many of these women who were, all too often, forgotten or neglected by their spouses 415 Langley Road, Newton, Massachusetts 02462 and society. The story came to life when the spouse of a widow in white divulged his personal story after 59 years to Mr. Robert Trifiletti. Come hear this revelation (Short distance from Chestnut Hill Mall and half and its historical significance. Free. a block from Route 9) Contact: Robert Trifiletti 617-973-0651; [email protected] by October 27th

Saturday, OSIA Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 (Wilmington) presents Halloween/ Costume Party. 7:30 PM-Midnight. Pizza, desserts and dancing. Prizes for best Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall, October 30 costumes. $15.00 per person. 126 Middlesex Avenue (rear of St. Thomas of Villanova Church), Wilmington, MA Contact: Sharon Caira at 978-657-8572

Sunday, Boston Bel Canto Opera presents a Performance by Boston Bel Canto Opera. 2:00 PM. Arias and ensembles of Italian and French operas. $18.00 - $15.00 Seniors Dante Alighieri Society Cultural Center, October 31 and Students. 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA Contact: Bradley Pennington 617-247-3682 Sunday, The San Giuseppe Society in the North End will be moving St. Joseph to his new home on Hanover Street. The San Giuseppe Society invites members, friends and For further information contact the October 31 neighbors to attend this special occassion. St. Joseph will be led in procession from Charter Street to his new home at 467 Hanover Street. Festivities will be from San Giuseppe Society at 617-720-1368 1:00-4:00 PM.

Friday, Tosca. November 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16 2010. Weeknights 7:30pm, Sunday matinees 3 PM. One minute, Cavaradossi is musing on his latest painting — and the diva Boston Lyric Opera November 5 Tosca, his beautiful, jealous lover. The next, he’s in prison with someone’s jackboot on his neck. Tosca’s options? Betrayal or rape. There are no good choices. Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre Puccini storms the darkest of subjects with music passionate and lyrical. Refreshments are available for purchase in the theatre lobby before the performance and 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA during intermission. Tickets start at $34. Call 617-54-6772 for more details and group rates. Contact: Karen Robichaud 617-542-4912 Ext. 244; [email protected]

Friday, Book Event. 7:00 PM. I Migliori receipient, Stephen Puleo, will be talking about his new book “A City So Grand.” Cookies and coffee will be served. Free and open Pirandello Lyceum November 5 to public. Location of Event: TBD Contact: Maria Capogreco 617-567-1233; [email protected] Saturday, “Magno Calabro Presentation. 7:00 PM. The Circolo Cultura Viva Calabrese for the past 19 years has recognized distinguished Italian/Americans for their Circolo Cultura Viva Calabrese November 6 contributions to the promotion of Italian culture and their dedication and commitment to the Italian community. This year’s honoree will be a deserving member of Spinelli’s Function Facilities, the Italian/American community. Full course meal to be served. $65.00. Route 1, Lynnfield, MA Contacts: Coordinator Maria Auciello 617-623-1309 Giuseppe Panetta 781-925-0829; [email protected]

Sunday, Emigratio 2010. 4:30 PM. Theatrical performance designed and directed by Luisa Marino. Freedom for Women in Love — New York City’s Little Italy 1880 -1940. Dante Alighieri Society and EDIAT November 14 Refreshments will be served. Free. 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA Contacts: Luisa Marino 617-868-6846; Dante 617-876-5160

Friday, ACTFL 2010 Annual Convention and World Language Expo. 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. C.A.S.IT. will be present at the ACTFL 2010 Annual Convention and World Language C.A.S.IT.-Centro Attivita Scolastiche Italiane November 19 Expo. C.A.S.IT. will sponsor a workshop by the tile “The Boston Experience.” In addition C.A.S.IT. will display material and other resources for teachers of Italian Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA thru in the Exhibition Hall. Contacts: C.A.S.IT. Sunday, Adelaide Guarracino, president; November 21 Maria Gioconda Motta, chairman of the board; Katherine Lopez-natale, vice-president 617-623-0532 or 617-939-4216 Friday, Book Presentaion: “Knowing Jesse. 7:30 PM. Book presentation by Marianne Leone, “Knowing Jesse”: A Mother’s Story of Grief, Grace and Everyday Bliss. Dante Alighieri Society November 19 Refreshments will be served. Free. 41 Hampshire Street, Cambrdige, MA Contact: Luisa Marino 617-868-6846; Dante: 617-876-5160

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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) • Stirpe Nostra (Continued from Page 2) Yorktown to have govern- “We will also keep track of collection in the picture gal- ily budget or at least to try to the guests were too full to ment become our rulers. We insurers with a record of lery, which was called the keep up with the Jones'. The reach, the food was handed established a democracy unjustified rate increases.” “pinacotheca.” Small talk walls of many interior rooms to them. within a republic. We are the It appears the Feds think and interesting conversa- were painted with scenes Still later, when the guests governors and those in “zero tolerance” means us- tions alike were reserved for showing the owner's favorite became immobile, the food Washington, DC are our ing the power of government a sitting room called the hobbies; such as a beautiful was placed in their mouths employees. Government is to stomp out dissent. It is “exedrae.” Libraries were al- landscape, horses, boats, by the servants or their own our business. Either we run that proverbial boot crushing ways elegantly furnished and dogs, or women (I think I'd slaves. Their manners didn't it or it runs us. The Tea any opposition to its plans for were called “bibliotheca.” better get off this subject in seem to be very formal. A no- Party movement is uniquely consumers. Come hell or The bath was always taken a hurry). The dining room tice placed on the triclinium American. Those soldiers high water. Government in the “balineum” and food was the largest room in the wall in a Pompeian house who suffered at Valley Forge under the U.S. Constitution was prepared in the “culina.” house and the best paintings still remains today and reads: weren’t called “Winter Sol- and the Bill of Rights just They prayed to their family were usually placed here. 1. Guests will please re- diers” for nothing. The day can’t stamp out negative gods in a chapel, which they Nine persons were the rec- frain from casting improper and month may say spring speech. called the “sacraium.” Extra ognized number for a Roman glances at the serving to summer shortly but for Federal Court Suit all purpose rooms were feast, therefore by tradition, women. our democracy, it is still the Over Obamacare called “dieta” and a sunny the proper dining room or 2. Do not make passes at cold of winter. The attorneys general of spot or sun room was known "triclinium" always had three the wives of the other More people need to get twenty states have filed suit as the “solarium.” Dark and couches, which were large guests. informed. More people need in federal court over the dingy rooms for the family enough to accommodate 3. You must take your to vote. More people need to Obamacare mandates re- slaves were called "cellae" three gluttons on each shoes off, and you must let run for office. The Tea Party quiring states to compel its and any rooms in the upper couch. the servants wash your feet. movement got its name from citizens to attain health care story were known as Guests invited to a Roman 4. Use the napkins which the Boston Tea Party right or be punished. Can the gov- “cenacula.” That often used, dinner usually arrived at are provided. Do not wipe here. Plans for that protest ernment force you and I to but seldom mentioned, little three o'clock in the after- your hands on the furniture were made in what was purchase health care? Is room where they did their noon. They might have or the clothing of the other called the Salutation Tav- this constitutional? This daily "dooties" was called the walked but were usually car- guests. ern, located at the corner of lawsuit will be the first legal “latrina.” ried in a litter by their 5. If you can’t follow these North and Salutation streets challenge to our fearless The rear of the domus usu- slaves. Wine and food were simple rules ... please go and a few blocks away from leader’s attempt to central- ally contained a beautiful served in great quantities. home! Paul Revere’s house. Back ize more and more of govern- flower garden with statues At the beginning of the meal, NEXT ISSUE: 237 years ago, the protest- ment and increasing the and pools. The statues were the servants placed the food At Home In Old Rome, ers threw tea into the har- power of government over in numbers to suit the fam- on the tables. Later, when Those Fabulous Roman Roads bor to protest taxes. Back 235 the governed. years ago, we battled the Remember “1984” and British on Bunker Hill. Back George Orwell’s vision of Big 234 years ago, we estab- Brother? The book written lished the United States of in 1948 was fiction but in America. Here the people the last 62 years, it becomes rule. Here the people will more and more reality. continue to rule. We are a I don’t usually agree with government of, for and by the anything Arianna Huffing- people. Long live the Boston ton ever opines but her re- Tea Party. Long live liberty. cent book, “Third World When government over- America” makes sense. reaches, it is our obligation However, the middle class is to rein it in. Tea Party pro- being destroyed. While the testers should be encour- Democrats push tax cuts for aged and riot ridiculed. We the middle class, the same have Thomas Jefferson and party is destroying the John Adams on our side, how middle class. Sure we will be can the movement Jose? like every other third world Keep Your Mouth Shut nation. The middle of soci- Or Else! ety disappears and we are “It is my hope we can work left with the very poor and together to stop misinforma- the very rich. More and more tion and misleading mar- Americans are receiving keting from the start ... food stamps than ever be- There will be zero tolerance fore. Homeownership is in a for this type of misinforma- downfall. Folks are collecting tion and unjustified rate unemployment checks for increases.” longer periods with no job in Sounds like the boss is re- sight. Things are bad in ally wound up like a clock River America. The only about to burst, doesn’t it? people dreaming of the However, it is from a letter American Dream are those dated August 9 from U.S. sneaking across the Rio Health and Human Services Grande to take as much as Secretary Kathleen Sebelius they can rather than con- to Karen Ignagni, president tribute to the strengthening of America’s Health Insur- of our nation. ance Plans, the chief lobby- It is time to go back to our ist for private health insur- revolutionary roots when ance companies. Sebelius American patriots under- apparently doesn’t like the stood that we were the gov- idea that health insurance ernment and either we run premiums are going up be- it or it runs us. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Citrulo! An Italian robber looking for a hid- the brilliant COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ing place mistakenly ran into a Florence and attrac- MAMA’S BEEF STEW police station he believed to be a post office, tive Rosalie where he met the couple he had just robbed. Cunio of 2 to 3 lbs cubed beef round steak Rah! Rah! Rah! School officials in Semi- Waltham, 4 tablespoons Olive oil nole County, Florida have agreed to exempt says, “Baby 4 potatoes cheerleaders from a countywide ban on short sitting is a big business because it meets a 4 cubed onions skirts. The new dress code bans all “sexu- crying need.” 6 cut-up carrots ally suggestive” clothing, but principals de- The proud parents of two little ones, Steven ¾ cup cut up celery cided to let cheerleaders wear their uniforms and Theresa Sebestyen wonder why a girl 1 cup flour to class on game day. “It is a tradition that who has done baby-sitting ever gets married. 1 tablespoon ketchup of choice they wear their uniforms,” said a spokesman. Carlo Scostumato claims a baby sitter is a Season to your liking with salt and pepper “Like the players wear their uniform shirts.” teen-ager who behaves like an adult, while 1 cup water Weird! Russia’s national health-care plan. the adults are out behaving like teen-agers. Peel, wash and cube potatoes and set aside. Do the same After the country’s finance minister urged A reader wants to know if TV’s Jack with onions, carrots, and celery. his fellow citizens to drink and smoke more Williams was a native of Massachusetts. Place flour in a bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper into flour in order to boost tax revenues. “If you smoke No. Williams is a native of Idaho. Williams’ before adding beef cubes. Stir beef cubes in flour. Remove a pack of cigarettes, that means you are giv- interest in broadcasting began at the age of and set aside. ing more to help solves social problems,” said 13, when he built his own radio station. Two Heat olive oil in skillet or saucepan and carefully add Alexei Kudrin. “Those who drink those, who years later, he was hired by an Idaho radio flour-dredged cubed beef. Sear beef to brown well before smoke are doing more to help the state.” station, KYTE, as an announcer. In 1964, adding one cup of water to mixture. Beef will cook in this Short news item from Bogota, Columbia: A Williams started working full time as a news broth. Add small amounts of water as needed. Colombian man was officially dubbed the reporter. Williams has been a television Allow meat to simmer slowly in broth for about an hour world’s shortest man by Guinness World anchor since 1968 and worked at KIRO-TV before adding vegetables to the pot. Stir and continue to Records. At 2 feet, 3 inches, Edward in Seattle and KORK-TV in Las Vegas before cook slowly. Thirty minutes later, stir one tablespoon of Hernandez, 24, is nearly 2 inches shorter coming to WBZ-TV in 1975. A Phi Beta ketchup into stew. Allow beef stew and vegetables to sim- than the previous record holder, China’s He Kappa graduate of the University of Oregon, mer slowly until cooked to your satisfaction. Add water if Pingping. “I am very happy to be recognized Williams earned a degree in Broadcast necessary. as the shortest man in the world,” Hernandez Journalism. Jack Wlliams and his wife Marci NOTE: This became one of Mama’s favorite meals to prepare said in a statement. “The more unusual you reside in the Greater Boston area. in the winter. She made sure we all had our hearty meal. When are, the more you should fight and work Ugh. With the Atlantic Ocean registering she was too busy to go to our apartment to cook, she used the harder.” Hernandez will lose his title next record-warm temperatures, meteorologists small two-burner unit in “the back room.” Coffee was brewed month, when the world’s shortest teenager, are predicting an unusually active hurricane there every day. A petition separated that small room from the Khagendra Thapa Magar of Nepal, turns 18. season, with about 12 hurricanes by the end oven and workshop where the bakers and Papa prepared the He is 2-foot-1. of October. Remember, that’s what they are bread. Since Papa always insisted that we ate together as a Nosey news! Joe McGiniss is moving out predicting. family, there were many times that our meals were prepared of Sarah Palin’s neighborhood, said the New The brainy and attractive Donna Zullo on the small two-burner stove. Of course, Mama added more York Daily News. McGinniss, who is writing Marquardo, owner of the popular Donna’s potatoes and vegetables at times so the working bakers could an unauthorized biography of Palin rented Restaurant on Saratoga Street, Orient taste our meal. the house next door to the former Alaskan Heights, East Boston, thinks the weather- When I prepared this meal a few weeks ago, the picture of governor’s home in Wasilla in May, prompt- man’s reports would often be more accurate the “back room” and burner came to my mind. I remembered ing a furious Palin to build an 8-foot-high if he would only stick his head out of the win- how the aroma of the baking bread and the stew cooking in fence around her property. McGinniss is now dow. Ah, Donna’s! This is where you can the back room spread through the bakery. I really yearned for done with his research, and said that he’s enjoy a delicious hearty gourmet breakfast a loaf of Papa’s bread for supper that evening. But what did I learned enough this summer to know that or lunch. do?? — I dipped my store bought “Italian sliced” bread in my Palin is running for president in 2012. “Ev- A recent poll revealed 30% of Americans beef stew broth that evening and dreamed of those days, back erything she is doing is geared to that,” he classified as “overweight” say they are of then. says. normal weight. And 70% of the “obese” say Wee bit of Italian American history. Sister they are only overweight. Blandina Segale founded the first public The lovely Mona-Lisa Cappuccio of East school in New Mexico in 1881. Her book Boston thinks it isn’t how much a woman Vita can be reached at [email protected] “At The End of the Santa Fe Trail,” published weighs that’s important-it’s where she car- in 1893, is believed to be the first published ries the weight. by an Italian American woman. In 1950, The most effective way to lose weight, a Dr. Margaret J. Giannini founded the Men- new study says, isn’t by taking pills or adopt- • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) tal Retardation Institute in New York City, ing extreme diets. It’s by drinking water gether during the Civil War shouldn’t do. the first and largest facility for the mentally before meals. Nutrition researchers at Vir- for today’s shenanigans, did Remember, government handicapped in the world. Debra DiMaio was ginia Tech found that subjects who drank he? Government continues will only be as good as we the six-time Emmy-winning producer of the 16 ounces-or about two glasses-of water be- to move in the wrong direc- want it to be. I long for the Oprah Winfrey show. She resigned in 1994 fore each of their three daily meals lost 50 tion getting far removed from days when Americans voted after serving as Oprah’s executive producer percent more weight than control subjects the ideals of our Founding smarter. Let us hope Janu- since 1986. Celeste Lazio, who came to Amer- did. Scientists aren’t sure why this works, Fathers. The Tea Party ary 20, 2013 gets here fast. ica during the 1930s and opened a restau- but they do know water is filling, has no calo- movement has become a As bad as President George rant with her husband in Chicago, founded ries, and may take the place of other high- necessity to get government W. Bush was, this guy in of- Mama Celeste’s Pizza, a line of frozen Ital- calorie drinks that might be consumed. back on track. We can only fice today is simply the ian foods that she later sold to Quaker Oats. Time for some show business reminisc- hope that active citizens wrong president at the wrong And Rosie the Riveter, who represented the ing with the stately musicologist Albert across the country stop vot- time for our country. He just millions of American women who took men’s Natale. Sammy Davis Jr., described “The ing stupidly on election days doesn’t get it, probably never places in factories during World War II was Clan,” headed by Frank Sinatra and com- and starts electing folks who get but, boy are we getting Rosie Bonavita of Long Island, New York. prised of Sammy, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford know what they should or it. Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband is planning to and Joey Bishop: “It’s just an ordinary bunch have her “plastinated” after her death. Prince of guys who get together once a year and take Frederick von Anhalt says the 93-year-old over the world.” The Supremes originally 1st Generation screen legend “has always dreamed that her called themselves “The Primettes.” Rodgers beauty would be immortal,” and that he is and Hart had originally composed “Johnny Italian-American exploring the option of having Gunther von One Note” in 1937 for the 1939 movie “Babes Hagens, the German doctor behind the no- in Arms,” but used instead in the 1948 movie Vita Orlando Sinopoli torious Bodies exhibit, replace the water and “Words and Music.” The scene in which Judy Shares with us fat in Gabor’s corpse with plastic, preserving Garland sang the song in the 1939 movie the body in perpetuity. Von Anhalt says he was cut from the film. One of the comedian a delightful recollection would then put Gabor’s body on display, pos- Red Skelton’s writers during the early sea- of her memories as a child sibly “in the context of a scene in one of her sons of Red’s TV show was Johnny Carson. films.” Henry Mancini was responsible for the mu- growing up in Boy or girl? An Irish couple are adjusting sic supervision of both “The Glenn Miller Boston’s “Little Italy” to the news that their 5-week-old baby girl is Story” and “The Benny Goodman Story,” al- and a collection of in fact a baby boy. Claire Robson, 21, gave though Universal-International Music head birth 11 weeks prematurely to a child she Joseph Gershenson was credited with it. In Italian family recipes initially named Olivia. After the baby spent 1938, Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig from the homeland. weeks in an incubator, its growth led sur- turned down the offer to play Tarzan in the prised doctors to conclude they’d misdiag- movies. And singing cowboy Roy Rogers was nosed its gender. “Because he was born so one of the greatest Western movie stars of Great as Gifts early, he wasn’t fully developed” says Robson, the 1930s and 40s. The only real rival of Gene FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM who has renamed the child Dylan. “As he Autry as the Saturday matinee cowboy idol, and in local bookstores — ask for got a few weeks older it became apparent.” billed as “The King of the Cowboys.” “Happy Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Well, Claire Robson will eventually begin Trails To You,” remains his theme song. Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN to think of recruiting a baby sitter. And so, AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 Page 13

TREY SONGZ — PASSION, You Grow Up,” the “green” PAIN & PLEASURE sound of “Luck of the Irish,” I hate the music the kids daughter married a musi- was stationed at the navy Atlantic the glowing “Let the Sun listen to today. I can’t iden- cian, my uncles and father base in Newport, Rhode Is- Trey Songz is about to lay a Shine In,” the Hawaiian Lul- tify with it, don’t understand respectively. From the time land. He was lucky enough to Trey-P on your ears, with his laby “On My Way Home,” and the words nor the meanings I was six years old or so, pass the audition and spent much anticipated new album, splash down with “Riding the of anything they sing about, my grandfather taught me the war playing music for “Passion, Pain & Pleasure.” Waves.” Additional excite- nor would like to play any of how to read music to prepare his fellow servicemen. Uncle Wrapped around his hit ment can be heard on “But- it as a musician. I’ve come me for a future in music. Paul worked days as a singles, “Bottoms Up” featur- terfly,” the humorous “Friend- to the conclusion that this Beginning at about age printer and played music at ing Nicki Minaj, and “Can’t ly Guy,” the demanding “Get Be Friends,” Trey serves up a Serious,” the hook of “The phenomenon is genera- eight, Dad and my uncles in- night with a Dixieland band potpourri of tunes, any of Sensible Life of a Pirate,” the tional. Remembering con- troduced me to just about and was not drafted. which could be the next hit. elasticized “Easy Come, Easy versations with Uncle Nick every popular instrument Dad had been on the road R&B beauties as, “Love Go,” the rhythmic “Caribbean and Uncle Paul, two of my they thought I might become with the big bands before the Faces,” the caressing “Mas- Rhapsody,” and the Movers mother’s brothers and musi- interested in. When we war. After 1941, knowing he sage,” the game-plan “Alone,” make their final move with cians all of their lives, who listened to records from would be drafted, he accepted before turning to “Pain,” the the breezy, spirited “Spring- had the same thing to say Babbononno’s collection, I a day job teaching machine pleading “Please Return My time.” Powerful CD! about what they played and became familiar with classi- shop at East Boston High Call,” and suffering from ELISABETH LOHNINGER — the reactions of Babbononno, cal music and Italian grand School and continued play- separation anxiety via “Made SONGS OF LOVE AND their father. opera. From my uncles and ing music at night with local to Be Together.” Songz hits DESTRUCTION When I was a kid of about father I developed an appre- bands. He was never called all the high notes on his way Lofish thirteen or fourteen, there ciation for Dixieland and into the draft, as the war to “Pleasure” in the colorful Austrian-born Elisabeth was a form of music called swing, the two types of ended in 1945 and he was too “Red Lipstick,” teaming up Lohninger shares her clear, Rhythm and Blues that was music they loved to play. old by then. Babbononno took with Drake on “Unusual,” be- warm alto voice with the played by mostly black musi- Without telling them I even pleasure bragging about the fore ringing up “Doorbell.” world on this wonderful album cians. When white musi- grew to appreciate the or- accomplishment of his mu- Trey’s “Passion” offerings titled appropriately “Songs of cians began to play the same chestras of Guy Lombardo, sician sons and son-in-law shine through with “Unfortu- Love and Destruction.” Built and similar music, the clas- Lester Lannin, Myer Davis even though he didn’t under- nate,” the sensitive look at on the foundation of twelve sification became Rock and and a couple of others who stand their music. They were “Blind,” and ends his excel- songs and talented jazz mu- Roll. I loved it and every af- played dance music. But, successful, which gave him lent album with the prophetic sicians — Bruce Barth, pia- ternoon would hunt for a that was the music from credence to brag. “You Just Need Me.” Trey nist; Evan Gregor, bassist; long-gone Boston Radio sta- their generations. Years later, I followed in Songz will be with Usher on and drummer Jordan Perlson, tion, WBMS, and listen to the When Uncles Paul and their footsteps, but at one his November North America along with special guests, Symphony Sid Show. Sid Nick were sent to a teacher point, decided to put together tours! trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, Toren had been a New York to learn the clarinet, they a rock and roll band. The PIRANHA 3D — MOTION tenor saxophonist Donny disc jockey who re-settled in learned classical music. funny part of it was that I PICTURE SOUNDTRACK McCaslin, and violinist Chris- Boston and became an icon Once they were home and made more money that first Lakeshore tian Howes. Elisabeth opens in local radio circles playing Babbononno wasn’t around, year playing rock and roll “Piranha 3D” is a motion with Joni Mitchell’s tender the latest hits recorded by they played whatever pop than I had made in my en- picture with lots of blood and “River,” K.D. Lang’s haunting Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, music was available to them tire career that preceded it. bite as a group of strangers “Save Me,” a super solo on “Si Little Richard, Bill Haley and on radio or record. Dad stud- Mom and Dad came to hear band together to defend Me Quieres,” an upbeat twist the Comets, Johnny Ace, ied violin, tuba and bass vio- me play on a couple of occa- against the hordes of prehis- on Lennon/McCartney’s King Pleasure, Ivory Joe lin with first a German and sions and Dad had comments toric man-eating fish. But it’s “Here, There and Every- Hunter, Carl Perkins, Bo later an Italian. Staying with about how loud it was and the soundtrack that has an where,” the Latin-flavored Diddley and hundreds of oth- the bass and tuba, he played how awful the beat was, and even bigger bite, hosting a “Alone Together,” and a mas- ers who made the switch everything from classical to how he couldn’t understand dozen tracks that will rap terful narrative job on Cy from jazz, blues, rock-a-billy the latest swing of the 1930s. the lyrics we sang. around your head and set up Coleman’s “With Every and rhythm and blues to rock Grandpa Christoforo never When my own kids came of shop. Ingest the musical Breath I Take” in duet with and roll. said anything about my age, they listened to the mu- magic of cuts that include, Barth. The emotions con- Symphony Sid’s radio show, father’s choice for a profes- sic of the 80s and 90s, Wide “Get U Home” from Shwayze, tinue with her self-penned “Jumpin’ With Symphony sion, but hoped he would Spread Panic, The Dave followed by “Shake Shake” “Away and Away Again” blend- Sid,” was aired at around din- learn a more stable trade. A Mathews Band, Hootie and (Envy featuring Leviticus), ing beautifully with trum- ner time and just before we couple of times, Babbononno the Blowfish, Guns “N” Roses, the uppity “Here She Comes” peter Jensen, trailed by the sat down to eat, I would put caught Uncles Nick and Paul Bon Jovi, Duran Duran and (Flatheads), the rapid beat of Latin-jazz sound of “La on the radio and set the dial playing pop music and would several other groups. Like “Make It Take It,” plus Public Puerta,” the solid bass grooves to WBMS (in later years, it start screaming about them Babbononno and Dad before Enemy vs. Benny Benassi are a perfect base for the became WILD). Mom never making noise and not mu- me, I had comments to with the arresting “Bring the pretty “I Fall In Love Too Eas- said anything about my new sic. As time passed and my make. But remembering Noise.” The sway of “She ily,” tangoing nicely with “No teenage taste in music, but uncles became very success- what I went through when I Moves” (Dub Pistols), the op- Moon At All.” Lohninger puts Dad criticized it, condemned ful at a time when you could listened to Symphony Sid in eratic strains of “Flower Duet the final touches on her al- it, and cursed it saying that make a living as a musician, my youth, I just went along from Lakme” (Adriana Kohu- bum with the swinger “A Little it wasn’t music; it was noise. Babbononno backed off and with it. I never prevented tova and Denisa Slepkovska), Bit Tricky” and the airy “If I Nevertheless, I listened. In accepted the directions in them from enjoying their the dynamite dance beat Should Lose You.” Songs to spite of his critical opinion, the business they headed youth knowing how happy “Nadas Por Free” (Ozomatli), enjoy! KRISTA DETOR — he never prevented me from toward. When my mother my young years were, and and the inviting “Come and Get It” (Eli Paperboy Reed). CHOCOLATE PAPER listening. After supper, I and father began dating in the fact that my kids were Winding down the musical SUITES would hurry to the corner of the 1930s, my grandfather young and I wasn’t. menu is, “Now You See It” Tightrope Eutaw and Brooks Streets was in favor of their relation- I guess if I look at the big (Honorebel featuring Pitbull & Darkness and sweetness where my friends, the neigh- ship, even though Dad played picture, everything is gen- Jump Smokers), the sonic are the major ingredients of borhood kids, would hang out. in a jazz band. erational. My kids, if they boom created by Hadouken’s Krista Detor’s “Chocolate Pa- We would talk about what we By the time I came along, ever have families of their “M.A.D.” and the final wave is per Suites.” Using a mix of heard Symphony Sid play, Babbononno was pretty much own will probably criticize “I’m In the House” compli- poetry and song, Detor blends sing the lyrics of the latest retired from the music busi- what their kids wear, who ments of Steve Aoki featur- in the inspiration she found songs and try to harmonize ness, but occasionally he they associate with and the ing [[[zuper blahq]]]. Great in the works of poets like a style that became known would bring out his guitar. music they listen to. Again, dance tracks! Lorca and Dylan Thomas, and as “doo wop.” He, Dad and my uncles would it will be because they will be IMAGINATION MOVERS — even scientist Darwin’s loves, I had grown up in a family all play the old Italian songs older and their kids will be IN A BIG WAREHOUSE life, and losses. The result is where music was important. that were then popular. young. Walt Disney Records five suites, “Oranges Fall Babbononno came to Ameri- When World War II broke out, When I have mentioned Energetic rock and roll mu- Like Rain,” “Night Light,” can as a musician during the Uncle Nick joined the navy this phenomenon to others sic provided by the Imagina- “Madness of Love,” “By Any 1890s, he brought up his and auditioned for the Andre my age, especially musi- tion Movers — Rich Collins, Other Name,” and the Bonus sons to be musicians and his Kostelanetz Orchestra, which cians, they can identify with Scott Durbin, Dave Poche and Suite “Darwin Songhouse. the changing times, but only Scott Smith. The fantastic Each collection contains — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — with a big question mark as foursome put their energy to three songs created from her to what’s happening. work on 18 cuts that never newfound inspirations. Sur- THE I guess I will have to wait slow down. Kids and parents rounding herself with some another few years until my alike can enjoy works as, very talented musicians, Johnny Christy kids settle down, have kids “Getting Stronger,” “Bounce,” Krista got her thoughts on of their own and then let you “My Friends and Me,” the paper, then on CD, and now know what their reactions catchy “Up, Up, Up,” the fiery into our heads. Krista Detor are. They might even repeat “Sunrise Sunset,” and get the will be doing her “thing”’ at Orchestra something I said a few years groove on with “Slip Sliding.” Club Passim, 47 Palmer ago, “Oh my God, I’ve become Preparing for their third sea- Street, Cambridge, MA — on MUSIC FOR ALL my father.” son of Playhouse Disney Mov- Thursday, October 21st. Catch OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Until then, all I can say is, ers, the quartet is a hit world- her “live” and feel the full GOD BLESS AMERICA. wide. Get on board for “When effect! Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

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 by Orazio Buttafuoco CALLING ANYBODY is better to be over the hill, claim to fame is what? Get- FROM THE CITY SPA then under the hill.” ting re-elected while getting Recently, I received an CHECK OUT lost in Malden? Personally, I LO SAPEVATE CHE … e-mail from a guy who was JAMAICA PLAIN would be picking my good Non molti sono consapevoli che in Italia i vari partiti related to the owners of the OPEN STUDIOS friend and great congress- politici ottengono il rimborso spese per le attivita’ politiche City Spa Cafeteria in Wor- The 17th Annual Jamaica man Stephen Lynch. Talk che svolgono. In altre parole, il Governo, i.e. i contribuenti, cester Square in the Sound Plain Open Studios takes about leadership in public sono tassati per pagare i partiti politici “ad esistere”! Spesso End. He read something I place on September 25-26 service, Stevie is your man. i rimborsi sono molto di piu’ delle spese sostenute dai partiti. wrote on the City Spa and from 11 am until 6 pm. The Nothing personal against Se, per esempio, un Partito spende un euro per una his family. I lost the e-mail JP community is thrilled to Markey or the group award- campagna elettorale, viene rimborsato fino a quattro volte address. If you’re out there open its studios and commu- ing the honors. Just speak- (la spesa!). In quindici anni lo stato Italiano ha rimborsato reading this, send another nity spaces to friends and ing my piece like any true 2.2 miliardi di euro (ai partiti). Ecco alcuni esempi di e-mail. Thanks! I worked neighbors. This community Irishman. generosita’ politica: rilevati alle ultime elezioni politiche there during high school of artists is both diverse and SPEAKING OF LYNCH del 2008. Il PDL (il Partito coalizione con a capo Silvio and college and remember plentiful. Download the map US Rep. Stephen Lynch Berlusconi) dichiaro’ una spesa (elettorale) di 68,912,433 the place well. It was a neigh- and Open Studios iPhone App won a big victory over a can- euro. Acceertata dalla Corte Dei Conti la spesa reale fu di borhood institution. There @ www.jpos2010.com. didate running to his left, 53,662,277 euro. Ma il rimborso fu di 206,518,945 euro! Il for almost 80 years before it QUINCY PUB CRAWL who was upset with the Partito Democratico (PD), (il Centro Sinistra), dichiaro’ una folded up. I worked there be- This year join the crowd at way Lynch voted on the spesa di 18,418,043 euro. La Corte Dei Conti accerto’ la tween 1966 and 1972. Great the Eire Pub on Billings Road healthcare overhaul. Mac spesa di 18,472,868 euro. Ma il rimborso, sempre generoso, memories of folks on both in North Quincy for the Oc- Alessandro was supported, I fu di 180,231,505 euro, circa dieci volte l’ammontare sides of the counter. tober 23 Pub Crawl. Music, suspect, by all those moon originale. Il Partito “Italia Dei Valori” (IDV) dichiaro’ una OCTOBER 19 DATE FOR food, drink and much more. bats who don’t even know spesa di 4,451,295 euro. La somma accertata fu di 3,440,084 DISTRICT 6 PRELIMINARY euro, ma il rimborso fu di 21,649,225 euro! Quanto sopra I’m fifty percent Irish but al- they’ve fallen over the cliff. sono alcuni esempi per dimostrare quanto corrotto sia il Five candidates are vying ways have one hundred per- Personally, Lynch’s primary sistema politico italiano. Intanto, ‘more solito’, il to replace the outgoing Dis- cent fun crawling at this victory and his upcoming re- contribuente continua a pagare! trict 6 City Councilor John annual event. election puts him in good DID YOU KNOW THAT … Tobin, who is leaving City BOSTON IRISH HONORS shape to become the front Not many are aware that in Italy the political parties get Hall for a Northeastern Uni- ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON, runner, if he wishes, for the refunds for political expenses. In other words, the govern- versity post. The candidates OCTOBER 7 US Senate seat up for grabs ment, or rather the taxpayers, are in effect the ones that will face off in a special pre- The Boston Irish Reporter is again in two years. He would th ultimately finance the political parties existence! The re- liminary election on Tues- celebrating its 20 year of be the strongest Democratic th funds are often more than the parties’ actual expenses. day, October 19. They are publication with a 20 Anni- candidate to pit against US For example, for each euro a party spends during a political Chun-Fai Chan, Kosta versary Luncheon where it Sen. Scott Brown. Time will campaign, the refunded amount can be at least four times Demos, James Hennigan, will present the First An- tell. what the expense actually was. In 15 years, the Italian Matt O’Malley and Sean nual Boston Irish Honors. For ROSLINDALE DAY PARADE State has refunded the parties the amount of 2.2 billion Ryan. The two top vote get- more information, go to The Annual Roslindale euro (@ $3 bil). Here are a few examples of Italian political ters will face off in the spe- www.Anniversary20@boston Day Parade is coming up on “generosity,” as reflected at the last political election cam- cial election on Tuesday. irish.com. I think these Sunday, October 3 begin- paign of 2008. The PDL (Berlusconi’s political coalition) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SAL awards are a great idea. ning at 1 pm on Washington declared expenditures of 68,912,433 euro. The “Corte Dei District 1 City Councilor However, I am not to sure I Street at the Square. This Conti” (The Italian Administrative Supreme Court) certi- Sal LaMattina turned a year would be honoring US Rep. parade grows bigger and fied real expenditures of 53,662,277 euro (@ $70 mil). But older on September 8th. He Edward J. Markey “For Lead- bigger each year. It is always the refund was a whopping 206,518,945 euro (@ $275 mil). doesn’t look a day over (fill ership in Public Service” but a fun day for the entire The PD (the Democratic Party, or Center-Left) submitted in any age). Doesn’t matter! I’m not picking those to be family or just yourself if you expenditures of 18,418,043 euro. Certified was the amount Remember what they say, “It honored. This is a guy whose wish. of 18,472,868 euro. But the refund was a “generous” 180,231,505 euro (@ $235 mil), almost ten times the origi- nal amount! Another generous refund went to a smaller Pirandello Italian Language Center to Hold Italian Classes party, the IDV (Italia Dei Valori). The expense submitted Registrations for the PILC (Pirandello Ital- Saturday from 10:00 AM-12 Noon for stu- was 4,451,295 euro. Accepted (certified) was the amount ian Language Center Italian classes will be dents age 4-17 and for adults. The program of 3,440,084 euro. But the refund was 21,649,225 euro held this Saturday September 18th from now in its 38th year, runs for 30 weeks and (@ $28 mil). As indicated above we find but a few examples 10AM -12 Noon at Saint John’s School, North is partially funded by the Italian Foreign that show the degree of corruption that pervades the Square Boston near Sacred Heart Church Ministry. For further details call Pirandello Italian political system. Meanwhile, the taxpayer keeps pay- in the North End. Classes are held every President, Rosario Cascio, at 617-569-7388. ing the bills! • Bill Clinton (Continued from Page 1) create a program so that it people working, they should For those who are not, Boston Harborside Home will. embrace policies that facili- there’s no way the govern- Who says it should be cre- tate the creation of wealth. ment is going to create a Joseph A. Langone ating jobs? In conditions like Then opportunities will fol- training program that can this, smart CEOs know it’s low for people who are smart change that. not smart to expand your enough and industrious to Reprinted with Permission 580 Commercial St. - Boston, MA 02109 payroll. If Democrats want grab hold of them. from Northstar National. 617-536-4110 www.bostonharborsidehome.com LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Augustave M. Sabia, Jr. Trevor Slauenwhite Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court The Trial Court Frederick J. Wobrock Dino C. Manca Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Courtney A. Fitzgibbons 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI10P0040EA2 Docket No. MI10P4164EA Docket No. MI10P4213EA In the Estate of In the Estate of In the Estate of ANN F PRATT JOHN F VALENTINO DAVID B COTTON Late of WAYLAND, MA 01778 Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02472 Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02472 A Service Family Afiliate of AFFS/Service Corporation International Date of Death August 5, 2009 Date of Death August 5, 2010 Date of Death July 16, 2010 206 Winter St., Fall River, MA 02720 Telephone 508-676-2454 NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL FOR PROBATE OF WILL To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- captioned estate, a petition has been pre- sented requesting that a document purport- sented requesting that a document purport- sented requesting that a document purport- ing to be the last will of said decedent be ing to be the last will of said decedent be ing to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that GEORGE W proved and allowed and that ALBERT G proved and allowed and that MARK A PRATT III of Melrose, MA be appointed VALENTINO of Framingham, MA be COTTON of Watertown, MA be appointed executor/trix, named in the will to serve appointed executor/trix, named in the will to executor/trix, named in the will to serve Without Surety. serve Without Surety. Without Surety. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON OCTOBER 6, 2010. OCTOBER 12, 2010. OCTOBER 14, 2010. In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the is based, within thirty (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, return day (or such other time as the court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, Date: September 8, 2010 Date: September 13, 2010 Date: September 15, 2010 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Run date: 9/24/10 Run date: 9/24/10 Run date: 9/24/10 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 Page 15

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 6) 23, at the InterContinental Patrick; Mayor of Boston EXTRA Innings Hotel, 510 Atlantic Avenue, Thomas Menino and Mrs. Boston. Angela Menino; U.S. Con- by Sal Giarratani Star chef and cookbook gressman Bill Delahunt; author Ming Tsai, the ex- Mayor of Lowell James L. Say It Ain’t So, Fred! DiMaggio in 1949, Fred islature, but his Yankee loy- ecutive producer and host of Milinazzo; and Channel 5 I recently received the fol- wasn’t so much interested in alty has never wavered. To public television’s “Simply State House Reporter Janet lowing in my mail at the an autograph as just being this day, when the Yankees Ming” and chef/owner of Wu. Post-Gazette from Fred able to touch his hero. With- and Sox are late into a tight Blue Ginger Restaurant, is Committee members in- Petrigno who mailed it from out a moment’s forethought, game, Petrigno gets so anx- this year’s Gala Chair. clude Lisa Wong, MD & Lynn his summer home cottage he jumped the railing when ious he has to turn off the Other local celebrity chefs Chang, Yongmei Chen, Avi up in New Hampshire. He the game ended and dashed set or walk away, maybe into joining Tsai include Joanne & Cheryl Chiat, Sherry reads the Post-Gazette all the out to center field. the courtyard, where he is Chang of Myers + Chang and Dong, Susan Esper, JeeSoo time and he likes my opines, “Attaboy, Joe. Good catch,” surrounded by statuettes of Flour Bakery + Café; Jody Erickson, Atsuko Toko Fish especially my baseball col- Fred told him, as he touched Jesus, Mother Mary and as- Adams of Rialto; Ting San of & Larry Fish, Vivian Hsu, umn. I thought I would share the great DiMaggio’s arm, be- sorted saints. Oishii Boston; Michael Renee Inomata & Paul the following autobiographi- fore shortstop Rizzuto shooed “He was my all-time favor- Schlow of Via Matta, Radius Lee, Mary Kakas, Rebecca cal chapter of Fred’s life with Petrigno away, lest he step ite,” Petrigno says of Joe and Alta Strada; and Jasper Lee, Estie Rappaport, Jean all those baseball fans out on DiMaggio’s bad foot. DiMaggio. “He will always be White of Summer Shack — Russell, Stanley Miloszewski there. I’m sure all those Soon Fred Petrigno was my favorite. He was one of along with the Inter- and Ellen & Peter Zane. North End Italian Yankees apprehended by Boston po- us, and look at what he did.” Continental’s executive chef The Steering Committee fans out there will appreci- lice and taken downtown. Lowell’s All Done Didier Montarou and chef includes Mongchour Chau, ate what Fred has to say. The judge asked him why he Red Sox third baseman de cuisine David Chinta. Kate Egan, JeeSoo Erickson, By the way, before doing so, jumped on the field. Mike Lowell made it official, The Gala co-chairs are Sidd Goyal, Yong-Hua He, he wanted me to say hi to “I like Joe DiMaggio,” when this season up, so too Paul W. Lee, Partner, Good- Edwina Kluender, Katie Ko, the gang down at Contrada’s, Petrigno told him. “I was ex- will Lowell’s baseball career. win Procter; Mary Y. Lee, Lili Lee, Frank Miranda, especially Hawk Johnny cited. I never would’ve done Said Lowell, “I’m retiring. I MD, Associate Provost, Tufts Eddie O’Connell, Jean Quin- Shoes, Joe Black, Phil, anything like that if it wasn’t just don’t want to make it a University; and Laura Sen, tal, Mervina Rasimin, Cheryl and the rest of the Joe DiMaggio.” song and dance because I President & CEO, BJ’s Heena Trivedi, Jay Trivedi, Contrada Crew. Petrigno was fined $25 — don’t think that’s necessary, Wholesale Club. Szeman Tse, and Hannah No Ordinary Joe: more than half of his weekly but if someone needs some- Honorary co-chairs are: Yan Field. Fred Petrigno salary at his shoe-factory job thing official, yeah, I’m go- Governor of Massachusetts Marjorie Clapprood & Chris Fred Petrigno’s life of — and woke up to find his ing to retire. This is going Deval Patrick and Diane Spinazzola of “Clappazzola crime began and ended on a mug shot on the front page to be my last year.” Partners” are in charge of Tuesday afternoon in the of the Boston Globe. He has Lowell was the 2007 World the event production. city where he has lived all the clipping of the Globe story Series MVP, a four-time All- LEGAL NOTICE The Gala is a fundraising of his 78 years. The scene on a basement wall, along star and a one-time Gold benefit for ATASK, a private, was Fenway Park. He was with framed photos of Joe Glove winner. He won’t be Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court non-profit organization, the sitting near what would and a blue felt Joe DiMaggio making the Hall of Fame but Suffolk Probate and Family Court only provider of culturally come to be known as the pennant. Petrigno went on to he did have more than 1,600 24 New Chardon Street and linguistically appropri- Pesky Pole. The date was a career as court officer in hits, 200 homeruns and P.O. Box 9667 Boston, MA 02114 ate shelter and support ser- June 28, 1949. the Massachusetts state leg- nearly 1,000 RBIs. Docket No. SU10P2014EA vices for Asian survivors of The Yankees had just In the Estate of domestic violence and their beaten the Red Sox, 5-4, Ted MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY JOHN A. ANNESE children in Massachusetts Williams flying out to Joe NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS A/K/A JOHN ANNESE and New England, as well as DiMaggio in center for the Late of BOSTON, MA 02128 Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. LP1114-C1, FY11-13 ELEVATOR, ESCALATOR AND MOVING Date of Death August 15, 2010 nationally-recognized teen final out. Seventeen-year- WALK MAINTENANCE TERM CONTRACT FOR LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, NOTICE OF PETITION domestic violence preven- old Fred Petrigno stared in MASSACHUSETTS, L.G. HANSCOM CIVIL AIR TERMINAL, BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, AND FOR PROBATE OF WILL tion and youth empower- awe at the sight of DiMaggio, WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Office, Suite 209S, Logan Office To all persons interested in the above ment programs. his old-country icon and captioned estate, a petition has been Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time presented requesting that a document pur- For sponsorship and ticket baseball hero, as he trotted on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2010 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be porting to be the last will of said decedent information, contact Kozue regally off the field. opened and read publicly. be proved and allowed and that ANNE Sawame, Silk Road Coordi- One of five boys of Italian NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE LOGAN OFFICE CENTER, CAPITAL MARIE WEST of Peabody, MA and ALBERT PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT, EAST CONFERENCE ROOM, ONE HARBORSIDE DRIVE, EAST D. ANNESE of Peabody, MA be appointed nator, at 617-338-2350 x232 immigrants, Fred grew up in BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010. co-executors, named in the will to serve or visit www.atask.org. Boston’s predominantly Ital- The work includes: FURNISHING ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PROVIDING Without Surety. Enjoy! ian North End, battered by IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR FULL AND COMPLETE MAINTENANCE, SERVICE AND YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE (Be sure to visit Hilda slurs and stereotypes that EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS LOCATED AT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT Morrill’s gardening Web site, were thicker than the fog off THE LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, L. G. HANSCOM CIVIL AIR AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN www.bostongardens.com. the harbor. Fred’s father TERMINAL, BEDFORD AND AT WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, ALL IN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) MASSACHUSETTS, INCLUDING THE YEARLY CERTIFICATION OF EACH UNIT BY THE ON OCTOBER 21, 2010. In addition to events covered worked in a box factory, his DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND A TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR LABOR FORCE COVERAGE In addition, you must file a written affidavit and reported by the columnist, mother in a candy factory. AS SPECIFIED. of objections to the petition, stating specific “The Socially Set” is compiled His people weren’t gangsters Bid documents will be made available beginning TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010. facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within (30) days after the return from various other sources or organ grinders, or oily- In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their day (or such other time as the court, on such as news and press re- skinned dimwits, as Italian bid a current Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) leases, PRNewswire services, families were commonly por- Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certified in the category of ELEVATORS. The estimated in accordance with Probate Rule 16. contract cost is $ 6,900,000.00. WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, etc.) trayed. They were earnest First Justice of this Court. working people, struggling to Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Date: September 20, 2010 Department Office, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and build a life and to fend off the a printed copy of the Proposal form. Richard Iannella, Register of Probate nastiness. And then here Run date: 9/24/10 Small Ads Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with the came Joe DiMaggio, Amer- provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the ica’s first ethnic sports hero, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. LEGAL NOTICE Get Big Results who glided on the field and A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) For more information, shattered stereotypes off it. percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit Commonwealth of Massachusetts equal to five (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certified check, The Trial Court call 617-227-8929. To young Fred Petrigno, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Middlesex Probate and Family Court the hope Joe DiMaggio em- Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The 208 Cambridge Street bodied was as tangible as his bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified Cambridge, MA 02141 to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon Docket No. MI10P4233EA LEGAL NOTICE widespread stance or the #5 the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid. In the Estate of on his road grays. The con- Commonwealth of Massachusetts The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials MARY FRANCES MacNEIL The Trial Court nection was enough to make payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02472 Middlesex Probate and Family Court a lifelong Bomber fan out of company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages Date of Death October 8, 2009 208 Cambridge Street Fred, and thousands of other to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General NOTICE OF PETITION Cambridge, MA 02141 Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum FOR PROBATE OF WILL Docket No. MI10P4194EA Italians in New England, ge- wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, To all persons interested in the above In the Estate of ography be damned. The which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner captioned estate, a petition has been pre- MARY T POGORZELSKI Yanks weren’t just the club of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater. sented requesting that a document purport- ing to be the last will of said decedent be A/K/A MARY JANE POGORZELSKI of Joe; they were the club of The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and proved and allowed and that BARBARA A Late of WATERTOWN, MA 02172 Lazzeri and Berra and Phil Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $ TEN MILLION DOLLARS Date of Death August 5, 1999 ($10,000,000.00). Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included DURGIN of Billerica, MA and JAMES R Rizzuto too. Even the Fenway MacNEIL of Burlington, MA be appointed NOTICE OF PETITION as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division executor/trix, named in the will to serve FOR APPOINTMENT OF arrival of Dom DiMaggio, a II, Special Provisions for complete details. Without Surety. ADMINISTRATOR star in his own right, didn’t Return of bid deposits will be in accordance with the provisions of the above cited General Laws. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, To all persons interested in the alter the allegiance. YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE above captioned estate, a petition has No filed sub-bids will be required for this contract. “Joe put us up there,” says A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT been presented requesting that This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN ROBERT POGORZELSKI of Cambridge, MA Petrigno, a bespectacled, contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON or some other suitable person be appointed 5-foot-2 man with a pro- and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal OCTOBER 13, 2010. administrator of said estate to serve Without Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications In addition, you must file a written affidavit nounced Boston accent. He Surety. (Executive Order 11246). of objections to the petition, stating specific IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, is sitting in the courtyard of facts and grounds upon which the objection YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A his brick apartment house, The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to is based, within thirty (30) days after the WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such return day (or such other time as the court, AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN a former maccaroni factory certification where the subcontract exceeds $10,000. on motion with notice to the petitioner, may O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON tucked off of a North End al- Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. October 12, 2010. ley. “You looked up to him. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality First Justice of this Court. First Justice of this Court. He was nothing to be in or reject any or all proposals. Date: September 14, 2010 Date: September 13, 2010 ashamed of. He showed that MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate THOMAS J. KINTON, JR. Italians are not so bad.” CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 9/24/10 Run date: 9/24/10 On the day he eyed Joe Run date: 09/24/10 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

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CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss Brother Sports, United for Eternity. BOXING AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!” HOW ABOUT IT? HAVE FIGHT LEAGUES? It was the eve of the first is the increasing size of the Fenway Park Belters, and “Bocce anyone? North End Boston” day of fall so what better time players. He said that when to pause and take stock of he started out, a team might where a hockey team is and have two quality lines and where it might be going as 3-4 defensemen “but the the start of the season looms players weren’t big.” ever closer. Now, he noted, there Such was the scenario might be five good lines and that played out at the TD eight defensemen who are Garden when members of very good. “The players are the Bruins front office, head so big now, so agile and they coach Claude Julien plus all can skate.” team captain Zdeno Chara, B’s Principal Charlie teammates Patrice Bergeron Jacobs noted that the team’s and Mark Recchi sat down upcoming trip to Europe on a stage erected over the means that that the NHL’s ice and faced several thou- top executives in New York sand of their most fervent feel that the B’s franchise World Welterweight Champion Tony supporters. “is doing something right” to DeMarco (2nd from left) and World rated The occasion was the an- be awarded such an honor. title contender Iron Mike Pusateri nual State of the Bruins In addition, he feels more (far right), at the National Italian Ameri- event that brought together such opportunities may well can Sports Hall of Fame New England the brass and season ticket come to the Bruins in the Chapter Annual Bocce Tournament with holders for a 75-minute ses- future. participants. Matt Troiani, and son Anthony, sion that featured opening Jacobs was also asked participate in the National Italian Arts. It’s a great brother sport with it’s great comments from those on about menu offerings at the American Sports Hall of Fame New unique characters too. stage followed by questions various food concession England Chapter bocce tournament and I would like to see fight gyms combating from a most knowledgeable stands through the arena. did very well in this great event. A time in a league for gyms to win individual and audience. He said that while he and for them forever treasured. team titles. Think of it? I believe that league It was a night where while his staff are open to addi- boxing would be a big boast to boxing. Tour- money didn’t talk, those who tions, once the offerings are Tony DeMarco was a throwing punch Ace naments for Golden Glove, AAU, Diamond at least had the funds to af- set, they are in place for at Fenway Park Boston. He threw punches Belt, Rocky Marciano, Jr. Olympic, and other ford season tickets certainly basically all of the approxi- for two victories in Fenway Park. The first boxing tournament venues continued. I be- did, asking numerous forth- mately 220 various events was on July 12, 1954 versus George Araujo. lieve this would be in addition to and would right questions that elicited the building will host Throwing punch Ace Tony DeMarco won by help boxing. Establish teams for boxing and interesting responses from throughout a calendar year. Kayo in 5. He also won in his second throw- or combined with Mixed Martial Art team- the eight individuals as- When asked by a fan, ing punch duel on June 16, 1956 via a 10 mates. League competition between gyms, sembled on the stage. Neely revealed that team ex- round (extra inning) victory, over Vince in cities, and in towns. Think of it? Boston Bruins President Cam ecutives are looking into up- Martinez. Both world rated tough are all- boxing versus Cyr – Farrell Boxing Quincy, Neely, for example, revealed grading the Bruins practice stars. These two Fenway Park victories are South Boston versus Lowell, Nonantum Box- that the B’s remain popular facility. The one the team some of the reasons why the “Fame and ing Newton versus Somerville Boxing Club, throughout the region, so presently uses is north of Fury” of Fleet Street is admired by so many. Petronelli Boxing Brockton versus much so that the franchise Boston in Wilmington. Not A record that occurred, during a golden age Lawrence, New Bedford versus PAL Boxing had reached the capping made exactly clear was of welterweights. He fought All-Star World Fall River. Maybe new gyms would pop up. A point for season ticket sales whether that would mean Champions and World title contenders; Pat fighters tournament, fighting for league and this year. upgrading the Wilmington Demers, Paddy DeMarco, Wilbur Wilson, individual titles. Meanwhile Bruins GM Pe- facility, moving to another Johnny Cesario, Jimmy Carter, Johnny “Bocce anyone?” At the National Italian ter Chiarelli noted to those practice facility or having Saxton, Chico Vejar, Bolo puncher Kid American Sports Hall of Fame New England assembled what he sees as the team build its own prac- Gavilan, Gaspar Ortega, Larry Boardman, Chapter, Bocce Tournament. What a fabu- the duties of his job: to ob- tice facility. Walter Byars, amongst many notable world lous and great time. In playing the great serve, scout, digest, assess One fan warmed the Boxing players. All pitched punches, right game of Bocce? We lost. It’s termed as? and execute. He added that hearts of those on stage back at World Champion Tony DeMarco. All- “Knocked out!” of the tournament. I had felt that the Bruins were still when he said that “When star Tony DeMarco, retired with a .820 av- flashbacks hearing this!” Myself and Iron a very good team — in spite I get my season tickets in erage. Oh! By the way World Champion Tony Mike Pusateri made it to the 2nd round after of last season’s disappoint- the mail it’s better than DeMarco, actually played ball at Fenway winning our first match. Rich and Rose ing exit from the Stanley Cup Christmas, it’s my favorite Park. An All-star softball team of boxers took Cappiello, World Champions Tony and Dottie playoffs, that the team can day of the year.” on wrestlers. They played for the Jimmy DeMarco, Brandon Cappiello, and Joey Gizzi, rise from that adversity and Team owner Jeremy Fund. Their All-star softball team consisted Bill Spadafora and grandson Jake Jordan, that not that many of the Jacobs said that he remains of Sal Bartolo, Tony DeMarco, Tommy Matt Troiani and his son Anthony Troiani Eastern Conference teams passionate about the Bru- Collins, Freddie Cabral, Charlie Goulart, all did well. Matt and Anthony Troiani, that the B’s will be playing ins, has increased his pres- Willie James, Bernie McNally, Al “Red” emerged the stars of the boxer teams. They have improved all that much. ence at the arena during Priest, Larry Pacino, Joe Rindone, Wilbur made it to the semi finals and in 3rd place. He went to explain that the the season and has made Wilson, and World Champion Tony DeMarco, It’s a great game, in which we had a great team’s strengths this year sure the family is repre- who recently returned to Fenway Park, for time. The food, the company, and Bocce, should be its resolve and re- sented at the Garden by his an upcoming documentary. We’ll keep you were all “Great!” Iron Mike and I were there siliency, that he expects the son Charlie. He added that posted. for about six hours. It seemed like we were players will have more de- he expects the franchise to “Live Boxing!” October 15th at Anthony’s there for only an hour. As the saying goes? termination this season and remain within the Jacobs of Malden. The National Italian American “Time flies when you’re having fun!” Many that fans can expect to see family for a long time — at Sports Hall of Fame, New England Chapter, great individuals, affiliated with and who a motivated Tim Thomas in least into the next genera- Cappiello Bros. Boxing in memory of Rocky often go to boxing functions were in atten- goal as he returns from off- tion of family members. Marciano. Presents the 9th Annual Rocky dance. Ace photographer Domenic season surgery. As they should be on the Marciano Tournament featuring star fight- Campochiaro, Dino “Vito” De Pasquale, An- Coach Julien went even cusp of a new season, there ers from New England. Come on down, and drew De Pasquale, Stephen Maslis, Michael further on that point, saying was a sense of excitement see the “Best of the Best!” battling for titles Zimmerman, James “Money” Massone, that having two quality and anticipation in the air. in New England. This Festive Fight Night James Massone Jr., amongst a large, great netminders in Thomas and It was a night to talk about presents to you? Fights, Food, Prizes, and gathering of individuals. Tuukka Rask should be possibilities to come rather more. “Ding!” In Germany, September 11th IBF/WBO/ viewed as an asset, noting than things that might have Paul Doyle. A credit to humanity, a true IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir that “no one else in the been. red blooded American, and author of “Hot Klitschko 55-3, 49 KO’s won a convincing league has a better 1-2 Herb Brooks, the coach of Shots, and Heavy Hits!” It’s a good read. I’ve tenth round Kayo over Samuel Peter 34-4, punch.” the 1980 Miracle on Ice gold read it myself. 27 KO’s. Experience makes a big difference One big point of conversa- medal winning 1980 Olym- Mixed Martial Arts! The “MMA!” I like in boxing. Plus Wladimir Klitschko is good. tion during the B’s camp has pic hockey team once said Mixed Martial Arts fighting, very, very much. Happy Boxer Family Birthdays: been whether highly touted that in looking at a fresh They’re rough and tough too. I’d like to fight, September 23rd Sean Creegan and RIP draft pick Tyler Seguin would sheet of ice all he saw were mixed martial arts myself. The only black World Champion Mike Twin Sullivan, 25th make the team. No one possibilities. belt I’ve got is a no-name black leather with Mike “Little Rock” Cappiello and Anthony would tip their hand outright On this night at the Gar- a silver color buckle. It’s not from Russell. October 4th Irish Micky Ward, 6th on this particular evening den the whole season lay JCPenny’s, as the one Mr. Miyagi in Karate Peter McNeeley and RIP World Champion but Julien came pretty close ahead. Not one game had Kid had. I’ve had a few, fisticuff encoun- Jack Sharkey, 7th Bill McCluskey, 10th Recchi, who has played for been played and all that ex- ters. At least two. I did okay. You know my George Colton, 12th Goody Petronelli, 13th seven NHL teams during his isted were the wondrous style. “Stick and move. Stick and move.” Bobby Bower, 14th Jack Hurley, 15th World career and as he put it, is things called possibilities. “Jab!” “Jab!” If I get involved in grappling Champion John L. Sullivan. old for Seguin to be his son, The task for the Bruins is to situations, I’ll do the best I can. When I was Massachusetts State Auditor A. Joseph explained that the biggest turn those possibilities into young I could lift up 100 pounds. Don’t be DeNucci is recovering from his surgery, that change he has witnessed positive realities. Will they surprised if you see me in Mixed Martial went well. over the course of his career do it? Only time will tell.