VOL. 116 - NO. 48 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NOVEMBER 30, 2012 $.30 A COPY Massport Opens Commercial Traffic-Only Buon Natale Roadway in East Boston NORTH END ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Multimillion Dollar Project Will Take Thousands of PRESENTS THE Airport-related Commercial Vehicles Off Residential Streets Each Year nd 42 Annual The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined 2012 NORTH END local, state and federal offi- cials as well as family mem- CHRISTMAS PARADE bers of the late Martin A. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012 - 1:00 P.M. Coughlin to open a new $23.5 million access road that will be used by airport-related commercial traffic and will minimize congestion on East Boston streets. The roadway, named in honor of the long- time East Boston community activist, will improve the quality of life in East Boston by improving air quality and traffic flow. It was Coughlin’s idea to use an abandoned railroad corridor as a roadway L to R: City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina; Thomas P. for airport traffic. Glynn, Massport’s CEO & Executive Director; Mary “The Martin A. Coughlin Coughlin Johnston (Marty Coughlin’s sister); U.S. Rep. Merry Christmas Bypass Road is a great ex- Michael E. Capuano, D-Mass; State Senator Anthony SEE SANTA CLAUS ARRIVE AT NORTH END PARK ample of the quality of life im- Petruccelli, D-East Boston; Massport Board Chairman and BY HELICOPTER AT 1:00 P.M. provements that can be made MassDOT Secretary & CEO Richard A. Davey. In case of bad weather, Parade will be held the next Sunday, December 23th by thinking creatively and IN ASSOCIATION WITH The Nazzaro Center • North End Against Drugs • Mayor’s Offi ce of Arts, Tourism and Special Events collaboratively about aban- in 2000 at the age of 56, was celebrate its completion,” doned infrastructure,” said an advocate for community said U.S. Rep. Michael E. Dedicated in Memory Massport Board Chairman issues, especially improving Capuano, D-Mass. and MassDot Secretary & CEO transportation in and around The two-lane Martin A. of Richard A. Davey. “The new East Boston. His idea to re- Coughlin Bypass Road ex- roadway complements the route Logan Airport’s com- tends half a mile through an JAMES “Jimmy” PALLOTTA new Chelsea Street Bridge by mercial traffic was embraced abandoned CSX rail bed in the allowing traffic in the area to by many elected officials, and airport’s North Service Area flow more efficiently.” other civic leaders who real- Roadway Corridor. The north- “The opening of the Martin ized the effects of road con- ern end of the bypass splits A. Coughlin Bypass Road gestion to the Day Square with northbound traffic inter- marks a significant mile- neighborhood, especially secting Chelsea Street via a News Briefs stone in Massport’s commit- Neptune Road. former rail spur slightly north by Sal Giarratani ment to minimize Logan “The completion of the by- of Beck Street. Southbound Airport’s impact on our East pass road is a fitting tribute traffic enters the bypass road- Our Country is Changing Boston neighbors,” said Tho- to Marty Coughlin, who advo- way at Beck Street. The road Just Look at November 6 mas Glynn, Massport’s CEO & cated so strongly for it. I is restricted to airport and Executive Director. “Thou- thank Massport for its work other commercial traffic in- The day after Election Day, a group of national sands of airport-related com- on the bypass road, which cluding taxis, trucks, MBTA conservative leaders meet at the National Press mercial vehicles will no will take trucks off residen- buses and Massport employee Club in Washington, DC to discuss and analyze longer use East Boston’s tial streets, improve air qual- shuttle buses serving a 1,500 what happened to conservative candidates. Most streets. Massport is proud to ity and enhance local neigh- space garage in Chelsea. of them ended up losers at the polls. Many con- make Mr. Coughlin’s vision borhoods. I have advocated Massport estimates a two- servatives thought that Mitt Romney would win a reality for East Boston.” for this project since taking thirds reduction in bus and in a major upset but that didn’t happen. Here in Marty Coughlin, who died office and I am happy to truck traffic on Neptune Road Massachusetts, a faker gets herself elected by de- and a 54% reduction in traf- feating U.S. Senator Scott Brown who did exactly fic on Chelsea Street. The what he said he would do back in the special elec- bypass road will also improve tion upset against the Democrat establishment. air quality by reducing vehicle As I listened to those conservatives on C-Span, emissions such as volatile the only thing that all kept repeating was that organic compounds and ox- the loses were all caused by Republican candi- ides of nitrogen. dates not being conservative enough. Instead of “The opening of the Marty learning from those losses and re-tooling the Coughlin bypass road is an message, it seemed clear that these deniers only exciting day for our commu- wanted to push further to the right and subtract nity, as it is expected to bring rather than add voters. Brent Bozell was there significant improvements to pontificating from his Media Research Center. the air quality and flow of traf- The only other conservative who scares me more fic in the heart of East is Gary Bauer, who once ran for president. Boston,” said State Senator Conservatives lost this election because Demo- Anthony Petruccelli, D-East crats have sold a bill of goods to those on the Boston. receiving end of government goodies. We as a Construction of Martin A. (Continued on Page 14) L to R: John Vitaglinno, Fran Riley, Alice Christopher, Coughlin Bypass Road began Diane Modica and Fred Salvucci. (Photo by Sal Giarratani) (Continued on Page 2)

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by David Trumbull

2012 Massachusetts Ballot Question Physician-Prescribed Suicide THE VIGILS OF OLD ROME PART II One of the most liberal states in the Union, in an elec- Here are some appropriate and for the protection of its deep in despair and misery tion in which the Democrats at the top of the ticket won by definitions: Police — the de- citizens. This meant that because of the sudden loss comfortable margins, narrowly defeated physician- partment of government con- they were also responsible of his building. The crafty prescribed suicide. Let’s examine the data from the elec- cerned with the preservation for preventing and extin- Crassus would then offer to tion and see what they may tell us about the voters. of public order, including the guishing fires; a combina- purchase the smoldering real 1. Working class Democratic cities opposed Question 2. prevention and detection of tion police and fire depart- estate on the spot at a ridicu- The top 15 (by population) communities account for 30% crime; Fire Department — a ment all rolled up into one lously low price. If his offer of the total population of the Commonwealth. Question 2 municipal department whose neat little package. They was accepted, and it usually was defeated in 10 of these communities: Brockton (63.8% work is fighting fires and had regular duty details at was, trained teams of build- opposed), Fall River (63.1%), Haverhill (53.8%), Lawrence preventing their occurrence; all places of public assembly ers were soon on the spot (69.4%), Lowell (57.6%), Lynn (59.2%), New Bedford (62.5%), VIGIL — a purposeful or and were equipped with erecting a new income-pro- Quincy (54.1%), Springfield (65.5%) and Worcester (58.7%), watchful staying awake dur- axes, ropes and buckets. ducing structure. Crassus by large margins. In Boston it barely (51%) passed. 26 mu- ing the usual hours of sleep. They were trained in the was then handsomely re- nicipalities account for 40% of the population of the Com- Now let’s take all three, put use of a hand-operated fire warded for his sympathetic monwealth; Question 2 was defeated in 20 of them. them in our giant blender engine called a “sipho” and and capital effort. This is the The cities where Question 2 was defeated are, generally and out come the Vigils of before long received the same Crassus who was a speaking, those that, historically, had large Catholic immi- ancient Rome, a combina- nickname of “siphonarii.” member of the “First Trium- grant populations (French Canadians, Italians, Poles and tion of police and fire depart- There was a very high virate” and it is said that his Portuguese) or substantial recent immigration of Catholics ment organized under mili- incidence of fire, especially fame spread faster than his and conservative Evangelicals (Brazilians, Cape Verdeans tary discipline. There were in the tenement houses of flame. He was captured while and Hispanics). They are also among the poorer communi- as many as seven thousand “insulae” This was largely leading an army against the ties in Massachusetts. Some of the cities most opposed to of them under the command due to the lack of adequate Parthians and because he Question 2 also had sizeable African-American populations. of a Prefect. They were quar- heating systems and the use had such a great love for In the United States Senate election these communi- tered in seven main bar- of movable stoves or braziers, wealth, they put him to ties most opposed to Question 2 went heavily for liberal racks or “stationes” headed candles, poorly designed death by pouring molten gold Democrat Elizabeth Warren. Moderate Republican Scott by a captain or “tribunus” and lamps, and torches. Building down his throat. This was Brown carried one of the top 15 and 5 out of the top 26. He each of these stationes was fires and the wealthy Crassus known as getting your teeth was not even competitive in most of the rest of them. The responsible for guarding two seemed to be synonymous. filled the hard way. cities populated by more affluent professionals, Brookline, of the city’s fourteen sec- As soon as news of a fire was Cambridge and Newton, also went heavily for the Demo- tions or “regiones.” received, he would dash to NEXT WEEK: cratic candidate, however they went equally heavily in favor They were responsible for the scene and commiserate The Vigils of Old Rome, of Question 2. law and order in the city with the owner, who was Part III 2. Many, but not all, Republican-leaning towns and small cities opposed Question 2. Of 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth, 166 had • Massport Opens Roadway (Continued from Page 1) vote totals on Question 2 that were majority opposed. Once in August 2011, and took 15 in mind.” Year for 2008 because of its we look past the largest communities, we find 156 small to months to complete. The Boston Logan Airport, 15 commitment to safety. Over medium sized communities where Question 2 was defeated. project created 46 construc- minutes from the intersec- the past decade, the airport Scott Brown won 133 of them. These communities are among tion jobs. tion of Route 128 and I-90 and spent $4.5 billion on a mod- those that traditionally have supported Republicans and are “Our family is overjoyed five minutes from downtown ernization program that in- among the more conservative in an otherwise liberal State. that Marty’s idea for a bypass Boston, serves as the gate- cludes new terminals, public My hypothesis is that Question 2 was defeated in part road has become a reality,” way to the New England re- transportation access, park- due to a competent organized opposition and the nature of said Coughlin’s sister, Mary gion and offers nonstop ser- ing facilities, roadways and turnout on Election Day, as driven by the candidates for Coughlin Johnston. “The road vice to 73 domestic and airport concessions, and has the two major parties. Strong candidates from both parties came about because Mass- 32 international destina- been transformed into a and a hotly contested race brought high turnout. The large port, community activists and tions and in 2011 handled world-class 21st Century facil- Democratic turnout for Ms. Warren in the cities may have our political representatives 28.9 million passengers. Bos- ity. The airport generates brought to the polls a large number of economic liberal/ came together keeping the ton Logan is the Airline Pilot $7 billion in total economic social conservative voters in blue-collar, immigrant cities. neighborhood of East Boston Association’s Airport of the impact each year. While that also brought large numbers of social liberals to the polls in affluent cities and suburbs, the strong Republi- can support for Mr. Brown in the smaller more conserva- tive communities may have brought out offsetting economic and social conservatives in those municipalities.

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Frank loving extended family adults and 10.3% of children who suffer from asthma leaves his adoring wife members and friends. here in our state; increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes; damage lung tissue and airways; increase Josephine (Zarba) Toscano and A funeral service was held hospital visits for those with respiratory and cardiovas- two sons Frank and his at the Boston Harborside cular problems and even kill. wife Aimee and Daniel and his Home on Wednesday, Novem- Because the year round National Ambient Air Quality wife Lori as well as his ber 28th followed by a mass at Standard for this pollutant has not been updated to grandchildren, Marisa, Daniel, St. Stephen’s Church and Frank reflect the most current public health science in almost 15 years, we are often living under a false sense Nora, Juliana, Francesca and was interred at St. Michael’s of security that the air is safe to breathe when it is not. Frank Toscano. Frank was the Cemetery in Boston. 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I am not talking about villages to major cities, lined Nicholas’s Day, which is the Black Friday sales — I with stalls selling decora- December 6th, honors the Stayed with My Father Forever spent that day eating sushi tions, toys and aromatic holi- bishop from Myra, now in I was born six years after orderly at Boston City Hos- with my fiancé and staying day treats, while street per- modern-day Turkey, who it happened and remem- pital that night at the begin- as far away as possible from formers entertain the shop- served as the inspiration for bered my father often telling ning of his long career work- any stores, thank you very pers. Bagpipe musicians our contemporary Santa me his memories of Novem- ing at the hospital. He told much. I am talking about called zampognari descend Claus. Because St. Nicholas ber 28, 1942, the night of the me what I had read about the the plentiful reminders of from the hills and wander was renowned for his gener- devastating Cocoanut Grove fire and put it into personal Christmas that tantalize my through the towns playing osity, this holiday, instead of nightclub fire in Boston’s perspective. There were so senses wherever I go. Houses their instruments, their Christmas, functions as the Theater District that killed many victims that officials down my street have begun melodies announcing the day when children receive 492 people. It remains one had to divide them up. Half to string lights around their arrival of the Christmas sea- presents in some countries. of the most deadly fires in went to Massachusetts Gen- roofs and bushes, so that it son for many Italians. Fi- In Central Europe, children U.S. history. Many people eral Hospital and the other looks like hundreds of little nally, presepi, or Nativity leave their boots outside on alive then never forgot the half to Boston City Hospital. stars fell from the sky and scenes, make their way into the eve of St. Nicholas’s Day name of the busboy, Stanley I am sure the images were dusted my neighborhood homes, churches and village to find them filled with Tomaszewski, who report- the same at either destina- with a twinkling glow. Carols squares. Presepi are the sweets and small gifts the edly started the fire acci- tion as so many bodies kept blaring from the car radio dominant Christmas symbol next morning. My maternal dently. As he said after the piling up for overworked provide a perfect soundtrack in Italy, as they are said to grandmother, who grew up fire, “I couldn’t see the bulb medical folks. My father told to scenes of shoppers zigzag- have been created by one of in the border of the Apulia and I struck a match and put me the police were comman- ging from store to store, the country’s most famous and Basilicata regions in it out and then I stepped deering any kind of vehicles huddled in scarves and ear- saints, St. Francis of Assisi. Italy, knows the saint as St. away. Then all of a sudden they could to take the bodies muffs. I love wrapping my Some towns have living Nicholas of Bari. The relics the palm tree seemed to take of the victims to either hos- hands around a cup of egg- presepi where actors rather of the saint were trans- fire. I tried to put it out with pital. There weren’t enough nog and inhaling its spicy than statues assume to role ported to this city in Apulia my hands.” However, he ambulances in the city scent before the velvety of the Holy Family. My father during the Middle Ages and couldn’t and the whole night- to handle anything of this drink coats my tongue. Yes, tells me that when he was a my grandmother remem- club seemed to go up in proportion. Delivery trucks, signs everywhere point to boy he helped his parish in bers large processions hon- flames in seconds causing flatbeds, mail trucks … any- the fact that Christmas is Sulmona build a huge oring St. Nicholas taking widespread panic as patrons thing on four wheels. near. Sometimes the antici- presepio that would have place on his feast day. Since tried to flee the scene. I re- According to some survi- pation can become unbear- filled most of our living room, I am a fan of celebrating all member my father telling vors, as the firefighters able — I just want it be replete with moss and run- holidays, no matter how me it was reported that some entered the place patrons Christmas Eve, the night of ning water! Here in the small, I have started some of the doors were chained to started fighting them for family suppers and opening United States, my fiancé’s of my own St. Nicholas Day prevent folks from sneaking the axes to break open presents, right now! How- kin celebrates Advent in a traditions. I always bake my in without paying and the locked windows. Folks were ever, I know that it is impor- cozy, family-oriented man- eggnog cake on this day and club’s revolving doors turned holding back without realiz- tant to appreciate the wait ner. Each day of Advent, they enjoy the way it tastes into a deathtrap as folks ing they were there to res- before the holidays and afford light a candle on their Ad- creamy and festive, just as were pushing it from both cue them. It was reportedly it the attention it merits. vent wreath, attach an orna- the holidays should. My sides trapping all inside the a really disgusting scene of This is the lesson of Advent, ment on a homespun felt fiancé’s family blesses and place. panic. Logic and calm go out the special period of time Christmas tree decoration, distributes candy canes on My father always thought of you when you are facing that precedes Christmas. and read an appropriate Bib- this day, a small teaser of the 16-year-old busboy death squarely in the face. Advent begins on the lical passage together. This the Christmas delicacies to was turned into a scapegoat It is amazing anyone sur- fourth Sunday before Christ- year, I will bake several come. As such, St. Nicholas’s since the place in hindsight vived that night. The flames mas — December 2nd this cookies throughout Advent, Day is a holiday that tempers was a catastrophe waiting reportedly were chasing at year — and it is a time to wrapping my kitchen in a our anticipation towards to happen. Decorations for the heels of those fleeing. prepare for the celebration delectable Christmas scent. Christmas by providing us Thanksgiving were hanging Their only hope was to out- of the Nativity of Jesus. In All of these activities, Ital- with enough feasting and up all over the place and run the flames. Most didn’t. olden times, people fasted ian and American, remind celebration to tide us over. nothing was fire retardant. My father always remem- during Advent, though nowa- us that we should concen- I know that Christmas is The flames spread like a bered the awful details of days the focus remains trate on enjoying the days a holiday that inspires so wildfire in a forest of paper this tragedy. He was waiting more on the anticipation of before Christmas rather than much excitement and joy. and plastic. The death toll at his job for the horror to Christmas. In Italy, Advent hopelessly waiting for the However, Advent teaches us was horrific but could have come there and remem- signals the commencement holiday to approach sooner. that the days preceding been worse had Boston Col- bered the bodies piled up in Christmas brim with their lege won their game with the tunnels of the hospital own pleasures and sur- Holy Cross that day. My fa- and he remembered the prises. Advent teaches us to ther was only one of a num- smell of decaying flesh. It be patient, for if we decide ber of people over the years was like a bad nightmare to simply rush into things, who shared this nightmare that just kept going for him. we may miss exciting with me. There was Monsi- The only thing he said that events that are transpiring gnor George V. Kerr, pastor kept him on his feet was the around us all the time. From of St. Francis de Sales par- constant door opening at the the markets that dot Italian ish in Roxbury where I accident floor delivering h villages to the sight of graduated grammar school yet more victims, most be- candles flickering in the in 1962, who was at the club yond help. He said he never darkness, the holiday sea- that fateful night. Kerr saw so much death face him son offers many rewards to played on that B.C. football so quickly. 18th Annual those us who enjoy every team that lost that year. He Lots of things changed be- moment of it. There is a was a survivor of the fire and cause of that fire. Doors Christmas Program for charm and wonder to eagerly said things would have been could no longer be locked at counting down the days un- far worse had B.C. won the nightclubs to prevent free- North End Children Only til Christmas and that’s why game as more students from loaders. Revolving doors were holidays like St. Nicholas’s the college would have been replaced. Materials were SANTA CLAUS IS COMING WITH GIFTS FOR Day delight us with small- celebrating there that night. used for decorating that ALL THE NICE BOYS & GIRLS. scale previews of what is to I also remember Reverend would not go up in flames. on Sunday, December 9th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm come. Waiting carries its Francis J. Gilday, rector at Club owners could not over- at St. Agrippina’s Chapel at 459 Hanover Street own satisfactions, though, as the Immaculate Conception pack their venues. Doors we realize that Christmas on Harrison Avenue across could no longer open in but ★ All who wish to attend please call 617-363-2678 between November 19 and December 3rd. To confirm you must supply your child’s name, age, would not be so jolly if not for from city hospital, doing a only out. Treatment of burn gender, address and phone number so that we can report to Santa’s elves. our anticipation for its ar- sermon about that fire in victims improved because of ★ Please, you must confirm no later than December 3rd. All children rival. In a season where it 1972. that night. Good things come 10 and under will receive a picture with Santa and a gift. Children must be is all too easy to get swept Father Gilday, the hospital out of it all but a tremendous present & accompanied by an adult. Also: Face Painting, Balloons, up into commercialism and chaplain that night, remem- price was paid for this new Characters, Gift Bags. Please Bring a Camera! stress, the virtue of patience bers going from gurney to knowledge. ★ Saint Agrippina’s Christmas Program is for North End Residents Only. is as refreshing as a slice of gurney giving last rites to My father worked over 36 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ eggnog cake. the victims who didn’t make years as a medical worker Don’t miss seeing “Santa Claus” it. He said it felt endless and and the worst night of his Ally Di Censo is a Graduate he felt so helpless but entire career took place on “VIVA ST. AGRIPPINA” Student in History at the Uni- pushed himself over and over November 28, 1942. It was versity of Massachusetts Bos- again to get through the or- the worst night ever for JUST A MERRY GOOD TIME ton. She appreciates any com- deal. Like Kerr, Gilday car- many, those that cared for God Bless America ments and suggestions about ried that fire with him to his the victims, those that lost Italian holidays and folklore death. My father had his own at [email protected]. story. He was a brand new (Continued on Page 12) POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 30, 2012 Page 5 Christmas Bazaar TO BENEFIT CYSTIC FIBROSIS by Angela Cornacchio

The North End Against Drugs and local North End contributors will be host- ing their annual Christmas Children of all ages can are welcome! The event will Bazaar fundraiser to benefit take part in making Christ- take place at the Nazzaro Cystic Fibrosis on Saturday, mas crafts. You can also Center, 30 N. Bennet Street December 1st. Beginning at make some Christmas or- in the North End of Boston. 10:00 am, you are invited to naments and decorations Come and support a good enjoy a bake sale, purchase that you can take home or cause, enjoy some Christ- ornaments made by Nazzaro put on the Nazzaro Center mas cookies and a little Children, books and toys and Christmas tree. There is no arts and crafts time for the take a chance on the raffles. charge for the crafts and all kids. NORTH END Concerto di Natale: Christmas Fund Luncheon Christmas in the North End at Sacred Heart Church The North End Christmas Fund Luncheon is scheduled In one of the most anticipated Christmas Sacred Heart Church, 10 North Square, on for Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 12 Noon to benefit North concerts of the season, the St. Leonard’s Sunday, December 16, 2012 starting at 4:00 End families and elderly. The luncheon will be at Filippo’s Choral Society presents “Concerto di pm. A $10 donation is requested. Tickets are Ristorante at 283 Causeway Street. Tickets are a $20 Natale: Christmas in the North End” at available at the St. Leonard’s Parish office. donation and available at North End Waterfront Health on Hanover Street. Call 617-643-8105 for more information. 6th Annual Holiday Shopping Stroll in Boston’s North End Area businesses will be participating in and be entered to win a fabulous gift Christmas Concert the Buon Natale Holiday Stroll on Friday, basket! December 7th from 7:00-11:00 pm in Participating shops include neighborhood at Old North Church Boston’s North End. favorites: A Matter of Face, Acquire, Cocoa- The historic Old North Church, 195 Salem Street in Boutiques and shops in the neighborhood nuts Boston, Ensemble, Exhale Spa, Boston’s North End, presents Handel’s “Messiah” at its are staying open late for a night of holi- Fairmont Battery Wharf, Heart & Sole, High annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9th at day shopping and fun. Many venues will be Gear Jewelry, Injeanius, LIT Boutique, Luke 5:00 pm. The Old North Chamber Choir and Orchestra, in serving up refreshments and offering great Aaron, Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe, North Bennet collaboration with the North End Music and Performing Arts discounts. St. School, Savas Studios, Sedurre, Shake Center (NEMPAC), will perform the Christmas portion of Pick up a “passport” at any of the shops; the Tree, Sol Optics, Twilight and The Wine Handel’s best known oratorio, “Messiah,” which is consid- get it punched at all participating venues Bottega. ered by many as a fixture of the holiday season. Suggested donation – $10. Organist and Music Director of Old North Church, Dr. Libor Charlestown’s Annual Holiday Fair & Stroll Dudas, will conduct this program. Dudas has conducted choral works and performed organ concerts across Europe The Charlestown Women’s Club is cur- ily! Shopping specials, dining specials, stroll- and the United States. This festive and candlelit concert rently booking tables for its annual Holiday ing carolers and you can win great prizes. will be held in the Old North Church, famous for its his- Fair. This year’s fair will be held at the new Stroll maps will be available at participat- toric role in the American Revolution. Knights of Columbus, 545 Medford Street in ing businesses on the day of the event or at For further information, please contact the church at Charlestown on Saturday, December 1, 2012 Olivia Browning, 20 City Square. 617-523-6676. from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. In addition to hand crafted jewelry, knit The Charlestown Holiday Stroll is also wear and giftware, a cash for gold vendor being held on this date where shops part- will also be on hand. ner with fun vendors from 10:00 am– We are looking forward to a wonderful day. Save Time, Trouble and Worry ... 4:00 pm. Santa Claus will arrive by trolley The Charlestown Holiday Stroll will be held at Preservation Park at 10:00 am. There at Thompson Square, Main Street and Have Spinelli’s Cater will be great free events for the whole fam- Austin Streets, Charlestown. FREE!!! Your Holiday Parties East Boston Spinelli’s Ravioli & Pastry Shop 282 Bennington Street, East Boston Holiday Lighting Parade & Festivities East Boston Holiday Light- Condor Street onto Meridian then left onto Annavoy ing Parade and Festivities Street past East Boston Street then onto Saratoga by will take place on Sunday, Public Library (Main Branch) CVS. Follow all the way to December 2, 2012. to Central Square where Orient Heights at the traffic Call for Orders the park is. Continue on to lights and take a right onto SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Meridian Street to Maverick Bennington Street by the Telephone 617-567-1992 • Refreshments Station, turn left on to Orient Heights MBTA Sta- • Take pictures with Santa Fax 617-567-5150 Sumner Street all the way tion. Go straight to Orient Claus to the end then left on to Avenue and follow up the • East Boston Central www.spinellis.com Maverick Station to Central hill past the Madonna. At Catholic Bell Ringers — Square by Rapino Memorial the end make a right down Direction of Ron Pardi Ring in the New Year at Funeral Home). Turn onto Faywood Avenue back to • Beverly Richards Dance Chelsea Street and follow to Orient Heights Avenue down Studio Dancers SPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITY Day Square to Bennington the hill back onto Benning- • Balloon City will provide Street all the way to Orient ton Street. Go to Orient Lynnfi eld costumed characters Heights at the traffic light Heights Square take a right PARADE ROUTE take a right onto Saratoga at the traffic lights onto Call for reservations 1:30pm — Line up begins Street over the bridge Saratoga Street. The Parade on Condor Street, near past the Orient Heights ends at Ruggerio Family 781-592-6400 Angelo’s. Library and go right onto Memorial Home where traf- Happy Holidays 2:00 pm — Step off from St. Andrews Road go to end fic will be directed. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 30, 2012 JEWELRY BOX ALL THAT ZAZZ by Mary N. DiZazzo Celebrates 35 Years in Business Filene’s Basement — A Beauty of a Bargain Ciao Bella, Everyone I know misses the Downtown Crossing Filene’s Basement! What in the (bleep) happened there? It was supposed to come back in 2 years, all bright, shiny and new! I usually have excellent intu- ition. When I heard about and then pho- tographed the tearing down of the old Filene’s I knew deep down it wasn’t coming back! Truly a loss! I purchased makeup from “I Just Got Japan and perfume from France at prices A Bargain at I could afford! I can remember my first Filene’s bargain at 18 years old the first time my Basement!” fellow Cosmetology classmates walked me down into the Basement. I found a fabu- lous pair of designer Charles Jordan shoes! I couldn’t believe the discounted price. Upon return visits as the down escalator delivered me to shop heaven my head would bounce up to the ceiling scour- ing for the huge automatic markdown signs! Four square dates to glare upon defined your bargain of the day. Has any- one ever hidden an item knowing that the very next day it would be 50% off? I found my $200 Emanuel sweater (paid $50) in a petite section. The day I purchased it was a bar- gain price of 75% off! After the purchase the sales ladies were all pointing at me and congratulating me on my bargain! Recently at Brookline’s Public Library there was a docu- mentary shown called Voices from the Basement. The room was packed full of salesladies that had worked at Filene’s Basement for 60 years, 30 years etc., and all their wonder- ful stories, as well as those of all we ex-Basement shop- pers, were told. Many of us wore the clothes and jewelry we purchased from the Basement, identified with hand-writ- ten labels. I wore my Emanuel sweater with my earrings and matching scarf, both Salvatore Ferragamo, and my first Cameo! One lady shopper even wore her moth-eaten sweater! My husband David wore Filene’s Basement from hose to bow tie! The documentary was brilliant. Filmed through the years, it showed the Running of the Brides sale, the lines of shop- pers rushing the rope, the pulling and tugging of items and Front Row, (L to R): Revere Chamber of Commerce Board Member Annette Bornstein, the closing of the Basement breakfast! The filmmakers, Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo and Tom Yourawski. Back Row, (L to R): Revere Chamber of Susan D. Edbril and Michael Bavaro, made this memory Commerce President Laura D’Amico, Revere City Hall Staffer Joyce DiNuccio, Jewelry thinking that Filene’s Basement would be returning! Their Box staff Justin Puopolo, Lisa Avola and Darlene Mazac. insight has brought us back in time when the “date” was the most important part of our day! Bravo! The Jewelry Box recently celebrated their ber of Commerce and the Jewelry Box staff Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! 35 years in business in the community of including Tom’s grandson Justin Puopolo — Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull Revere, Massachusetts. To celebrate this who serves as General Manager. special occasion Tom Yourawski held a rib- The Jewelry Box is located at 345 Broad- Read prior weeks’ “All That Zazz” columns at bon cutting event on Tuesday, November 27, way in Revere, MA. For further details, www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetolo- 2012. Guests included Revere Mayor Dan please call 781-286-CASH or visit them gist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose Rizzo, representatives of the Revere Cham- online at www.sellgoldmass.com. hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or [email protected]. A Favorite Destination • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari citizens have already sent knows that President Obama messages to the EPA and must have the EPA set a more It has been many years since our days at the President voicing their protective soot standard be- Shreve’s but we never got out of the habit of support for this vital standard fore the end of the year. We taking a daily walk and grabbing a light as a key step in reducing cannot continue to ignore lunch somewhere along the way. A favorite harmful pollutants that con- science and forsake the destination has been a small bakery in tribute to unhealthy air. This health of America’s families. Chinatown about a mile and a quarter from number continues to grow Contact Candace Lavin home at the end of a brisk walk along the daily. ([email protected] or Greenway; amazingly enough, this is a walk The Lung Association 508-520-1098) or Katie King that would hardly have been made just a stands with those who need ([email protected] or 781-314- decade ago when the elevated expressway these protections most and 9011) for further details. stretched along the same route that we now consider inviting. It is a testament to the progress made in transforming Boston into the very livable city it has become. We discovered our bakery about two years The Greenway Walk ago, quite by chance, attracted not just to the food but the friendly and convivial at- We all tend to develop little routines that mosphere created by the staff. The bakery we look forward to as part of our daily sched- serves exactly the type of lunch we enjoy, ule. It might be reading the newspaper at small sandwiches, tea and possibly a small breakfast accompanied by a cup of coffee or piece of pastry. We tend to visit it about four listening to the evening news just before times a week as part of an exercise regi- dinner. A close friend of ours loves her daily men that involves a brisk 3 mile walk. train ride in and out of Boston which pro- Over time we’ve been able to bridge the vides her with an hour of time for reading a language barrier, as most of the staff speaks good book. very little English, with a Chinese to English In our years at Shreve’s we came to look converter app on our smartphones; often forward to our lunch hour and the wonder- reversing the sequence from English to ful opportunity that was provided by work- Chinese, a technological marvel that helped Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, ing just across the street from the Public open our worlds to each other. The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Garden, when the store was located on With a bit of modern technology and a will- Boylston Street. Lunch was usually a quick ingness to exercise daily we have been able The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily sandwich that we often had in the park then to create a unique experience and enjoy the 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. a walk along Charles Street checking out benefits of familiarizing ourselves with an There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via the shops and exploring the charming ancient culture, turning an ordinary walk e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- streets that branch off one of Boston’s most and exercise session into an anticipated addressed, stamped envelope. popular thoroughfares. delightful experience. POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 30, 2012 Page 7 Artisan’s Asylum Hosts Winter Open Studios Freeway and Offers Sneak Peak into the Latest Buzz Artisan’s Asylum, now one Winter Open Studios, as well nexus; and dedicated areas Says ... of the largest collaborative as copper jewelry he’s made for glassworking, electron- maker/art/hacker spaces in that’s inspired by video ics, robotics, screen-printing Due to his increasing popularity and several suggestions from the USA, will hold its first games. and sewing. Play and experi- readers (and after much negotiating on our part with his huge Winter Open Studios on “The Asylum is a place mentation are encouraged salary demands), our friend Freeway has consented to try to Saturday, December 1st, from where it’s never too late,” — and easy to access. answer readers’ questions concerning him or any of our little 12 noon to 5:00 pm. It is free says Molly Rubenstein, Ex- A variety of membership four-legged friends. You can email your questions to and open to the public and ecutive Director. “No one and individual space rental [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget families are welcome. needs to feel limited by their types are available. Artisan’s folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light- Many makers, crafters, previous experience. It Asylum offers training in all hearted! Thanks. jewelers, engineers and art- doesn’t matter if you’re re- of the available equipment It’s been a very busy past month for me. I’ve been work- ists will participate, and the tired and didn’t grow up with as well as classes that ex- ing my little “tail” off to help raise money for a very good list is still growing. Studios a computer — you can still plore a range of other cre- cause, the Robert Sorrentino fundraiser. This heroic little and workshops will be open learn to engage with cutting ative media. These are well- boy lost a battle with cancer and to raise awareness and for viewing and art will edge rapid prototyping tech- subscribed: educational pro- keep his memory alive a fundraiser is held every year. be for sale, including drag- nologies. It doesn’t matter if gramming was honored this This past event was held on October 27th and as soon as I ons, robots, collages, didgeri- your degree is in English Lit- summer by both The Improper got the word I set out to visit all my friends in the North End doos, quilts and jewelry. erature — you can still learn Bostonian and Boston Maga- and beyond. I’d like to thank each and every person who Visitors will be able to expe- to program an Arduino.” She zine in their “Best of Boston donated their time, money, gifts and general support. With- rience interactive computer- adds, “And just because 2012” Awards. The Asylum out these people this would not have been possible. Many generated music installa- you’re an engineer doesn’t is planning a new set of edu- thanks and much paws applause to the following. The tions, tour group fabrication mean you can’t be an artist, cational programming for Sorrentino Family is totally grateful for the kindness and spaces and individual stu- at least not when you’re sur- 2013 directed at local youth. support that has made this fundraiser so successful for the dios, purchase unique art- rounded by the resources The Asylum serves as 5th year. works and talk to the people and community of a collabo- the home base for several 33 Galleria Restaurant, Affinity Realty and Manage- who made them. rative multi-media space smaller collectives — in- ment Company, Amici’s Restaurant, Anthony V. Bova, Bob Field is “typical” of the like the Asylum.” cluding SCUL, the “nerd art Anthony C. Simboli, Antico Restaurant, Artu Restaurant, makers showing work at Artisan’s Asylum, founded bicycle gang;” CEMI, which Assaggio Restaurant, Bella Visa Restaurant, Benevento’s Winter Open Studios. Field only two and a half years ago, promotes digitally based cre- Restaurant’s (Joe Bono) donation towards the 40 inch TV, had began teaching foam fab- has burgeoned to 40,000 ativity; and New American Bricco Restaurant, Dan Wiseman Insurance Agency, Elite rication at the Asylum after square feet of warehouse to- Public Art, a group develop- Boston Landmark Realty, Fiore Restaurant, Florentine retiring from a commercial day. It’s popular: There a six- ing interactive sculpture for Café’s (Jerry Ricco) donation towards the 40 inch TV, La foam sculpture business he month-long waiting list for public spaces. The young Summa Restaurant, Limoncello Restaurant, Living Room, owned for 20 years. One day its 140 studio spaces. Asy- non-profit is cited regularly Mike’s Pastry (Angelo provided cup cakes), Pagliuca Restau- after class, while experi- lum members, local busi- in the press for its innova- rant, Pellino Restaurant, Post-Gazette (Pamela Donnaruma menting with a nylon base nesses, universities and tive business development Editor and Publisher for all the ads), Pulcinella Restaurant, material on the Asylum’s 3D supporting fans have con- model and vibrant creative Regina Pizzeria, Riccardo’s Restaurant, Salumeria Italiana, printer, he discovered he tributed to this group enter- community. Sharon Salvati’s donation for the two Kindle readers, was making small orna- prise with gifts and loans of Artisan’s Asylum is lo- St. Lucy Society, Sons of Italy of Boston #208, Terramia ments. “I was sort of think- equipment, software, cash cated at 10 Tyler Street in Restaurant, V. Cirace & Sons, Varano Group, Villa Francesca ing of spaceships and they and expertise. This has Somerville. There is free lot Restaurant, Vinoteca di Monica Restaurant and Tom came out as earrings,” he yielded a culture of robust parking available across the Zazzara. says. He ran with this until interchange and learning, street. It is close to stops on Freeway and his human companion would also like to he had prototyped dozens of as well as dynamic facilities #87 bus, #83 bus, #86 bus. thank the committee members Jenn, Erin, Brook, Maura, earrings in various shapes for woodworking, welding and For further information visit Jackie and Michael, who worked so hard to put this and colors. He sought out metal fabrication; a jewelry www.artisansasylum.com. fundraiser together and did a wonderful job. advice from others at the That’s all for now. Asylum on manufacturing and marketing. Field is now researching their commer- NEW LOCATION cial production and sales at EAST BOSTON WARD 1 MoMA, but you can still catch him at the 3D printer dur- Richard Settipane Republican Committee to Meet ing Open Studios, demon- The East Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee meets strating his methods and Insurance Agency Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 10:00 am at the East Boston making prototypes. Since 1969 YMCA. East Boston voters who are registered as undeclared Jimmie Rodgers is an- or unenrolled or as Republicans are invited to attend. Please other “typical” Asylum mem- FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS call Chris Morton at 617-569-4075 for more information ber who will be showing. about this meeting. Rodgers makes open source AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS The East Boston YMCA is at 215 Bremen Street (near the hardware and electronics COMMERCIAL corner of Porter Street) in East Boston. 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Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 30, 2012 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR 2013 NEWS BRIEFS It Isn’t too Early to Think About Next Year (FROM ITALIAN by Joe Vita NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS) We are now in plain view Security taxes for paycheck 2013 if Congress stands pat. of the “fiscal cliff.” After the employees are slated to re- Federal gift tax and estate Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco election, Congress may or turn to the 6.2% level in tax rates are also slated to may not end up keeping 2013. They’ve been at 4.2% max out at 55% in 2013, as LONGEVITY IS ACHIEVABLE: WITH NUTS! Anyone who income and estate tax rates since the start of 2011. If you opposed to 35% in 2012. plans to live a long life, as many would like to, must do at their recent levels. Next earn $75,000 during 2013, Right now, an unused por- away with eating red meat, which all researchers agree year may bring some notable you will take home about tion of a $5.12 million life- increases the risk of dying at an early age. The reason financial developments, and $1,500 less of it than you time exemption is portable being that red meat is a contributing factor in the develop- it isn’t too soon for house- would have in 2012. If you to a surviving spouse; in ment of serious illnesses, namely cancer and cardiovas- holds to think about them. earn $50,000, we’re talking 2013, that portability is sup- cular ailments. Conversely if you follow a diet that strongly 3 4 You may want to priori- $1,000 less. posed to disappear. recommends eating fish and white meat you seriously cut tize tax reduction. If the Any 2013 Social Security Many analysts and econo- the risk of an early death. But there is more. If you add to Bush-era tax cuts sunset, Cost of Living Adjustment mists think that Congress the “fish diet” a good, daily portion of nuts — such as wal- everyone will see higher (COLA) may be minor. In will eventually abide by Pres- nuts and almonds — as well as other dry fruits you gain a taxes. The federal income 2012, the cost of living ad- ident Obama’s wishes and good, enjoyable, healthy and long life. tax brackets (10%, 15%, 25%, justment to Social Security take things back to 2009 A PARENT MUST SUPPPORT AN UNEMPLOYED CHILD, 28%, 33%, 35%) that we benefits was 3.6%. Before instead of 2001 — that is, a NO MATTER WHAT AGE! The Italian Supreme Court (the have known for the last nine that, Social Security recipi- $3.5 million estate tax ex- Cassazione, one of the three) has recently reversed a deci- years would be replaced by ents went three years with- emption, a $1 million life- sion of an Appellate Court regarding a 41-year-old daughter, five higher ones (15%, 28%, out a COLA. As inflation is time gift tax exemption, and who still lives with her divorced mother since age 13. The 31%, 36%, 39.6%) come mild, whatever COLA is a 45% maximum estate and story begins in 1999 when the parents got a divorce and 1 4 2013. announced this fall in tan- gift tax rate. the girl elected to live with the mother, while the father High earners may want dem with Medicare pre- Prepare for year-end paid alimony. Subsequently the father retired with a pen- to watch their incomes. If mium changes may not drama ... and for 2013. The sion and decided to stop paying the alimony to the former 1 your earned income for 2013 amount to much. last two months of 2012 will wife. At this juncture, the mother hired an attorney and tops $200,000 — or exceeds Next year, medical ex- surely bring political theatre went to court to force the father to resume paying alimony. $250,000, in the case of a pense deductions may to Capitol Hill. As it unfolds, The judge ruled that the father must pay alimony. The father couple — you may face two shrink. If you are thinking you may want to look ahead appealed. The Appellate Court then decided in favor of the Medicare surtaxes. While about delaying a procedure to next year and consider father reversing the lower court’s decision. The Supreme the Medicare payroll tax on or surgery until 2013, re- the impact that these poten- Court’s decision (Cassazione) mandated that the father earned incomes above these member that the itemized tial changes could have on resume the payment of the alimony. levels is set to rise to 2.35% deduction threshold for your financial life. This is a unique case and a very rare one indeed in the from the current 1.45%, the unreimbursed medical ex- Joe Vita annals of Italian Jurisprudence. The unprecedented rul- second surtax may prove to penses is set to increase Financial Executive ing by the Cassazione is truly a first. 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create a progressive rock band that would push the boundaries further than any group before, following in the footsteps of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Pink Floyd, The Who, but take it way, way further.” With more than 7 million albums sold, TSO has in- spired generations of fans to rediscover the multi-dimen- sional art form of the rock opera. On the road, mean- while, they have become one of the world’s top acts includ- ing a recent mention in Bill- board Magazine as one of the Front (from left): Mark Jaster, Tim Sawyer and Sabrina top touring artists of the past Mandell play members of the Guild of Fools in The decade. With their resume Christmas Revels. (Photo by Roger Ide) long enough to fill my whole column, this unique holiday carolers, Punch and Judy visit www.osv.org or call Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing their event is one that will never puppet shows and five differ- 508-347-3362. acclaimed rock opera, The Lost Christmas Eve on Sunday, be forgotten. You can see the ent holiday-themed readings The Boston Pops Hits December 23rd at the TD Garden. Trans-Siberian Orchestra per- including ‘Twas the Night Be- the Pavement …. The Bos- (Photo courtesy of Trans-Siberian.com) form The Lost Christmas Eve fore Christmas, Rudolph the ton Pops and conductor Keith So it’s that time of year dow. Up on the fifty-eighth on Sunday, December 23rd Red Nosed Reindeer and How Lockhart take the beloved again where shopping takes floor of one massive office with two showings at 3:00 pm the Grinch Stole Christmas Holiday Pops on the road, precedence, dinner seems to building, a single office and 7:30 pm at the TD Gar- with nativity stories along sharing Boston’s original be prepared only for the holi- window was still brightly il- den. For ticket information with Bob Olson’s Holiday Christmastime tradition with day party of the week and luminated in cold fluores- you can contact the box of- Magic Show. A model train seven cities throughout the before we know it January cent light. Within that office fice at 617-624-1050 or visit display returns this year and Northeast. The tour will be- has set in with the wonder of sat a businessman going 100 Legends Way in Boston. other Christmas by Candle- gin December 1st through where it all went. So, I am here through legal documents. He Christmas by Candlelight light exhibits include an the 16th and the pro-gram to remind you to take time out, was a gentleman, in his …. As times change from extensive nativity set with will feature Mr. Lock-hart spread some holiday cheer early sixties with graying year to year there is one hundreds of pieces and a leading the Boston Pops and spend time with the fam- hair, but still in excellent New England tradition you miniature New England vil- along with guest vocal group ily or that special loved one. physical condition. Calling can count on to stay just the lage. Musical performers in- Five by Design. Capturing all This week I focus on festive for his secretary, the man way it was when you were clude a wide range of pro- the charm and magic of the events “Around Town” for all was visibly annoyed to have a kid. Each December Old fessional, student and com- New England holiday season, to enjoy. received no response. Get- Sturbridge Village trans- munity musicians including the Boston Pops will perform Christmas Eve Rocks into ting up, he looked out his forms itself into a magnifi- Full Gael Celtic Christmas, music from The Nutcracker Boston …. For the first time office door only to see every cent candlelit 19th-century Worcester Men of Song, Quin- along with holiday perenni- ever, Trans-Siberian Or- desk and cubicle empty. village for its annual “Christ- tebrass, Boston Jazz Voices, als such as Carol of the Bells, chestra will be performing “Christmas,” he muttered mas by Candlelight” celebra- Geoff and Talia Brown Acous- Let It Snow!, Jingle Bells, Holly their acclaimed rock opera disgustedly as he realized tion. This is an escape from tic Christmas, Broadmoor Jolly Christmas and Sleigh The Lost Christmas Eve on that everyone had long since the frenzy of the modern Chamber Singers, Calliope Ride as well as a dramatic Sunday, December 23rd at gone and he would be getting Christmas season, giving Young at Heart Singers, the presentation of ‘Twas the the TD Garden. You can see no other work done this families a chance to enjoy Quaboag Choral Society and Night Before Christmas and this exciting on-stage pre- night. Putting on his coat the old-fashioned spirit of the Old Sturbridge Village How the Grinch Stole Christ- miere of a heart-warming and scarf, he grabbed his the holidays and learn how Singers. Three different mas — all featuring cel- story of loss and redemption briefcase and left. Stepping today’s favorite traditions handbell choirs will be fea- ebrated vocal group Five by on a magical Christmas Eve out to the street, his frustra- originated. You can actually tured: the Merrimack Valley Design. At each venue a dif- in New York City. tion mounted as he soon see “chestnuts roasting on Ringers, Elm Street Hand- ferent local personality will While the snowflake was came to the conclusion that an open fire” and hear bells and the Tantasqua Fac- narrate a performance of nestling in amongst its fel- his probability of finding a why they were a favored treat ulty Handbell Choir. Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa low winter travelers, down- cab was extremely low at in early New England. You This is one of those events Claus. Santa Claus himself town in the business district best. Resigning himself to can also learn the origins for the whole family to attend will make a guest appear- on Wall Street, all was un- the situation, he pulled his of candy canes, mistletoe, and see some old time favor- ance during performance usually quiet. The streets coat a little tighter and fruitcake and how poinset- ites. Christmas by Candle- finale — a full-audience Bos- were empty of people and started walking home. And tias were introduced to this light will take place from ton Pops sing-along includ- cars and a thick layer of still the story continues from country. The annual Ginger- 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Fri- ing Rudolph the Red-Nosed falling snow muffled every- there. You can experience bread House Contest is one day, Saturday and Sunday Reindeer, Have Yourself a thing, even the footsteps of the joy and sadness of this of the most popular events at evenings December 7th-9th, Merry Little Christmas and dreams on their way to to- modern rock version of the Christmas by Candlelight 14th-16th and 21st-23rd. The Winter Wonderland. morrow. Everyone had gone classic, “A Christmas Carol”, and visitors can vote for Museum Gift Shop and As for right here at home, home early to prepare for all and it will have a twist from their favorites among doz- Oliver Wight Tavern will be returning to the Boston the promised magic of the an orchestra all its own. ens of hand-crafted entries. open for holiday shopping Symphony Orchestra podium next day and the lights were When Paul O’Neill first There is also the opportunity and dining during Christ- for the third consecutive out in every office window. conceived Trans-Siberian to be hands-on to make mas by Candlelight. Event season, French conductor Well, nearly every office win- Orchestra, he said “It was to Christmas keepsakes while sponsors are Fallon Commu- Stéphane Denève, chief learning about the history of nity Health Plan and Savers Christmas cards and craft a Bank. For more information (Continued on Page 13) tin ornament while finding Mattéo Gallo out the history of Christmas tree decorations. All ages are invited to tell Santa o Claus what is on their holi- o Appraisals day wish list. Live perfor- Sales & Rentals mances include Victorian

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The time has come, the walrus said, TO TALK OF MANY THINGS of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani of the Massachusetts High- Avenue Bridge. Landscape Walt Disney Studios In-Home has released several exciting way Safety Division. She has architect Warner Larson will titles in Blu-ray and 3D just in time for holiday shopping. Video since been removed from do design and oversee the Views is featuring several of those titles available in this Holiday that post and will be report- installation of this needed Gift Guide, to help you to prepare a ‘wish list’ for the ‘little edly reassigned somewhere upgrading. people’ who make Christmas so important! else in highway safety. The ONE THOMPSON SQUARE SANTA PAWS 2 into the hands of a com- Boston Globe editorialized MARKETPLACE (Blu-ray puter-hacking naughty kid! that this 2007 hire doesn’t This destination was al- 2-Disc Combo Pack) Put some Ho, Ho, Ho in your belong anywhere in a high- ways just called the old bank Disney holidays! REX TRAILER AND ME way safety job. OUCH! building because it was the An all-new Disney holi- I still can’t believe how THE SHERIFF IS WRONG original home of the old day classic is born — Santa CINDERELLA: many readers are out there ON BROWN Charlestown Savings Bank. Paws 2: The Santa Pups. DIAMOND EDITION who still believe I don’t like Suffolk County Sheriff A recent open house was Starring a brand-new litter (Blu-ray Rex Trailer because I didn’t Andrea Cabral is dead wrong held to unveil this new shop- of the cutest talking pups 2-Disc Combo Pack) support the idea of making concerning U.S. Senator Scott ping destination. Check out ever — Hope, Jingle, Char- Disney him the “Official Cowboy of Brown’s defeat. I read a this place, it isn’t just an old ity and Noble — it’s perfect Rediscover the timeless Massachusetts.” I thought quote from her in which she bank building anymore. One for the whole family. When story, the memorable music that idea was lame but I still stated, “People care about the place inside is my favorite to Mrs. Claus travels to Pine- and unforgettable characters know that Rex Trailer has future of the community and get flowers. No one does flow- ville, the playful Santa Pups — now more enchanting been a great ambassador for they know there’s a differ- ers better than the great stow away on her sled. Tak- than ever with pristine digi- the Bay State over the years. ence between the future of folks at Bunker Hill Florist. ing mischief to a whole tal picture and dazzling high Many of us boomers still re- Boston with Brown and with “A TASTE OF THE new level, they begin grant- definition sound! Cinderella member with great fondness Warren.” I care about the HOLIDAY SEASON” ing joyful wishes to Pine- has faith her dreams will our “Boomtown” days with future of Boston and thought There will be a Multi- ville’s boys and girls, but come true. With help from Rex and Pablo. And who can having an open-minded in- Chamber of Commerce Card something goes terribly her loyal mice friends and forget Huey the Swan and dependent voice in the U.S. Exchange sponsored by the wrong — the Christmas a wave of her Fairy God- Goldrush too? I caught up Senate was a blessing for Residence Inn by Marriott spirit begins to disappear. mother’s wand, Cinderella’s with Rex once again at the Boston. With U.S. Senator- Boston Logan Airport/ Chel- Now the Santa Pups and rags are magically trans- Columbus Day Parade over elect Elizabeth Warren all we sea. It will be held on Wed- Mrs. Claus must race to formed into a glorious gown in East Boston and have a will get is another lockstep nesday, December 5th. save Christmas around the and off she goes to the Royal great photo to show for it. Democrat liberal. She will be NORTH END CHRISTMAS world. This magical, heart- Ball. But when the clock So to all you Rex Trailer good at taking orders from FUND LUNCHEON warming tale is brimming strikes midnight, the spell fans out there, I’m one of you. Harry Reid and when asked This is a benefit event for with hope, cheer and Christ- is broken, leaving only a SOUTH BOSTON TODAY to jump will only ask, “How North End elderly and North mas spirit. single glass slipper … the NAMES BRIAN WALLACE high?” End families. It will be held only key to the ultimate fairy MANAGING EDITOR CARMELLA’S MARKET on Thursday, December 13th BRAVE tale ending! Includes the South Boston’s weekly GETS EASTIE WELCOME at Filippo’s Ristorante Ball- (Blu-ray short film, Tangled Ever newspaper is catching on big Carmella’s Market, located room. For more information 5-Disc 3D Combo Pack) After. time with readers. Recently, at the corner of Everett and call 617-643-8105. Disney-Pixar my old friend John Ciccone Cottage Streets, was the site “CAUSE 4 PAWS” WALK, Take a heroic journey with FINDING NEMO named former State Repre- of a recent ribbon-cutting. RUN RAISES $20,000 Merida, the skilled archer (Blu-ray sentative Brain Wallace as Formally known as Gloria’s Over 300 runners and and headstrong daughter of 5-Disc Combo Pack) the newspaper’s first man- Market and owned by our pal walkers participated in the King Fergus and Queen Disney-Pixar aging editor. I am glad to see Gerry for 51 years, it is now recent “Cause 4 Paws” fund- Elinor. Determined to carve Immerse yourself in the in the wake of the Tribune’s owned and operated by Clark raising event in support of her own path in life, Merida stunning underwater world of demise that Ciccone decided Moulaison. Stop by and check the no-kill Quincy Animal defies an age-old custom Finding Nemo — in breath- to publish his own news- out this new marketplace. Shelter. Quincy resident and sacred to the unruly and taking, interactive 3D. In the paper for his neighborhood in SHERRI RAFTERY Fox 25 news anchor Sorboni uproarious lords of the land. depths of the Great Barrier the spirit of the Tribune. SPEAKS AT KIWANIS Banerjee served as emcee When Merida’s actions inad- Reef, Marlin, an overly pro- CHARTER SCHOOL CLUB MEETING and she also took part in the vertently unleash chaos in tective clownfish, embarks BUYS OLD SAVIO Last week’s East Boston 5K run. Quincy Hills Animal the kingdom, she must har- on a daring rescue mission Officials from the Edward Kiwanis Club hosted their Hospital served as the major ness all of her skills and when a diver scoops up his Brooke Charter School are meeting at Spinelli’s in Day sponsor for this annual resources — including her beloved son Nemo. With his now set to remake the former Square. The speaker for the event. clever and mischievous trip- unforgettable friend Dory by Dom Savio High School its evening was Sherri Raftery, let brothers — to undo a his side, Marlin encounters new home in East Boston. Executive Assistant at the LEGAL NOTICE beastly curse before it’s too an ocean full of memorable The school is planning a East Boston Chamber of late and discover the mean- comedic characters on his 475 student K-8 facility. The Commerce who delivered a Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court ing of true bravery. It’s a leg- momentous journey to find former Salesians Boys & speech about the Home for Suffolk Probate and Family Court endary Ultimate Collector’s Nemo. The film, which Girls Club on Paris Street Little Wanderers to the mem- 24 New Chardon Street Edition with never-before- earned an Oscar for “Best was opened as the temporary bership. A large crowd as PO Box 9667 Boston, MA 02114 seen bonus features! Animated Feature Film” in site of the Brooke School usual was in attendance for Docket No. SU12P2218EA 2003, is an epic, adventure- this year. The Savio site has this month’s meeting. Estate of PREP & LANDING - filled movie with humor and been closed for several years NORTH END DONNA L. ROTONDO PREP & LANDING heartfelt emotion. and requires major renova- HOLIDAY STROLL Date of Death May 18, 2012 NAUGHTY VS. NICE tions. It will become the per- The sixth annual North CITATION ON PETITION FOR (Blu-ray SECRET OF THE WINGS manent home of the Edward End Holiday Stroll will be held FORMAL ADJUDICATION 2-Disc Combo Pack) (Blu-ray Brooke Charter School for on Friday, December 7th from To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by Lauren A. Disney 4-Disc Combo Pack) the 2014-2015 school year. 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm. It Rotondo of Melrose, MA, requesting that the Prep & Landing — On Disney WORCESTER SQUARE will be an evening of shop- Court enter a formal Decree and Order of Christmas Eve, a high-tech For the fairies of Pixie TREE LIGHTING SOON ping discounts, food, drink testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. team of elves from an elite Hollow, the Winter Woods are Over in my old South End and holiday cheer. Nineteen And also requesting that Lauren A. Rotondo unit known as ‘Prep & Land- strictly off limits. But when neighborhood, the traditional local businesses are partici- of Melrose, MA be appointed as Personal ing’ ensures homes around a mysterious force draws Christmas tree lighting put pating in this neighborhood Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. the world are prepared for Tinker Bell to cross the on by the Worcester Square event. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Santa’s visit. But when two border into this unknown Neighborhood Association A CLASSIC Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You hilarious little elves face world, she discovers a secret will take place on Sunday, IRISH CHRISTMAS have a right to object to this proceeding. To do nd so, you or your attorney must file a written unexpected challenges and that will change her life December 2 at 4:00 pm. Of On Thursday, December 6, appearance and objection at this Court before are pushed to their limits, forever. She comes face-to- course, it is now the Holiday “Andy Cooney’s: A Classic 10:00 a.m. on December 20, 2012. This is NOT Tree lighting since yuppies Irish Christmas” direct from a hearing date, but a deadline by which you it’ll take a great big effort to face with a frost fairy named must file a written appearance and objection if save the season. A heart- Periwinkle, the only fairy are so politically correct. Carnegie Hall with Deirdre you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a warming holiday classic sure who can help unlock the VIENNA BOYS’ CHOIR Reilly, America’s Irish Col- timely written appearance and objection fol- AT CATHEDRAL leen, Darrah Carr Dance lowed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty to make everyone’s Christ- secret of the wings. With (30) days of the return date, action may be mas list! Prep & Landing: fun and laughter, they form The Vienna Boys’ Choir and the Andy Cooney Band taken without further notice to you. Naughty vs. Nice - The outra- a magical connection and will be appearing at the at the Malden Irish Ameri- The estate is being administered under can Club on West Street in formal procedure by the Personal Represen- geous Yuletide adventures of make an astonishing dis- Cathedral in the South End tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- nd Christmas elves Lanny and covery — they’re more than on Sunday, December 2 Malden. For more details bate Code without supervision by the Court. Wayne continue in this to- friends, they’re sisters! When and will be hosted by Ron and tickets call PJ Quinn at Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled tally tinsel adventure that Pixie Hollow is threatened, Della Chiesa. For informa- 781-322-8624 or Billy Hart at to notice regarding the administration from the reminds us there’s room for this perfect pair must work tion or tickets, go to etix.com 781-321-7720. Personal Representative and can petition the everyone on the ‘nice’ list. together to save their two or call 617-542-5682. BRIDGE BEAUTIFICATION Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses In an effort to stop Christ- worlds. Secret of the Wings THANKS TO THE GLOBE With a $50 thousand grant of administration. mas from descending into will make you believe in the A recent Sunday Globe from the Boston Committee WITNESS, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, chaos, Santa’s stealthiest unbreakable bonds of friend- spotlighted the horrible driv- of the Garden Club of Amer- First Justice of this Court. Date: November 15, 2012 little elves must race to re- ship and sisterhood and will ing record of the Patrick ica, the Boston Harbor Asso- cover classified North Pole change Pixie Hollow forever! Administration’s hire Sheila ciation plans to upgrade the Sandra Giovannucci, Register of Probate technology which has fallen Plus it is in 3D! Burgess in 2007 as director area along the Old Northern Run date: 11/30/12 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 30, 2012 Page 11

159 years — make it yours! Harry LOWELL MEMORIAL noon on Beacon Hill as you decorate Christophers conducts the Period AUDITORIUM your very own Gingerbread House. Instrument Orchestra, Chorus, and 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA Show off your creativity with candy internationally acclaimed soloists 978-454-2299 and frosting while enjoying a delec- NOW in Handel's dramatic masterwork. www.LowellAuditorium.com table classic brunch in our grand Don't miss Canadian superstars SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CAT- mansion. Reservations are required! soprano Karina Gauvin and counter- ECHISM: THE MYSTERY OF To make them, or for more informa- PLAYING tenor Daniel Taylor, British tenor MAGI’S GOLD — Thursday, Decem- tion, call 617-227-9600. extraordinaire James Gilchrist, and ber 6, 2012. It's “CSI: Bethlehem” in local baritone Sumner Thompson in this holiday mystery extravaganza, this season's unique rendition of this from the author of Late Nite Cat- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN Boston tradition. No holiday season echism, as Sister takes on the mys- MUSEUMS is complete without Handel's stun- tery that has intrigued historians ning oratorio. For tickets and more throughout the ages — whatever hap- NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM information about this performance pened to the Magi's gold? (“We know 9 Route 183 visit www.handelandhaydn.org. that Mary used the frankincense and Stockbridge, MA myrrh as a sort of potpourri — they 413-298-4100 LOWELL MEMORIAL were in a barn after all.”). Retelling www.nrm.org AUDITORIUM the story of the nativity, as only Sis- NORMAN ROCKWELL: HOME 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, MA ter can, this hilarious holiday produc- FOR THE HOLIDAYS — Novem- 978-454-2299 tion is bound to become a yearly clas- ber 16, 2012 through January 21, www.LowellAuditorium.com sic. Employing her own scientific tools, 2013. During the holiday season, HOLIDAY POPS FEATURING assisted by a local choir as well as a Norman Rockwell’s anxiously awaited KEITH LOCKHART AND THE gaggle of audience members, Sister illustrations brought good cheer to BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE creates a living nativity unlike any millions of Americans who encoun- ORCHESTRA — Sunday, Decem- you’ve ever seen. With gifts galore and tered his images on the covers and ber 16, 2012. Kick off your holiday bundles of laughs, Sister’s Christmas pages of their favorite magazines season with Keith Lockhart and the Catechism is sure to become the new- and on holiday cards that brought Boston Pops. “America’s Orchestra” est addition to your holiday traditions. the spirit of the holidays home. His joins nationally acclaimed vocal group memorable, enduring images, which Five by Design whose style embraces reflected the best in us, are on view unforgettable melodies, lush harmo- Special Events in this special holiday installation nies, and swinging rhythms. Enjoy of original artworks and objects. unique takes on classic favorites and Original drawings for Hallmark brand new originals, plus a special TD GARDEN 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA cards, paintings inspired by Charles visit from Jolly Ole’ St. Nick and a time- Dickens’ classic story, A Christmas honored audience sing along. Treat 617-624-1050 www.TDGarden.com Carol, a point-of-purchase Coca-Cola yourself and your loved ones to a holi- Santa and costumes and props fea- day tradition that millions cherish! DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC! — Decem- tured in Rockwell’s artwork will be ber 27–30, 2012. Join the celebration on view. as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable char- THEATER acters from 18 beloved stories come MUSEUM OF AFRICAN to life in Disney On Ice celebrates AMERICAN HISTORY 100 Years of Magic! You’ll be capti- 46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE vated by the one and only Mickey Boston, MA 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, 617-725-0022 978-232-7200 Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, www.AfroAmMuseum.org www.NSMT.org Pinocchio and many Disney Prin- PORTRAITS OF PURPOSE: A A CHRISTMAS CAROL — Decem- cesses. Be thrilled by exciting TRIBUTE TO LEADERSHIP - BOS- ber 7–23. Based on the Charles moments from The Lion King; Mulan; TON 1980-2012 — Now through Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, April 15, 2013. During the 18th and tells the tale of curmudgeonly miser The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; 19th centuries, Boston was a leader Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by in a skating spectacular filled with among Northern communities of color. the ghosts of Christmases Past, magical Disney moments you’ll Black Bostonians traveled and inter- See a special performance of Sister's Christmas Cat- Present and Future hoping to change remember forever as Disney On Ice acted with leaders nationally and in- echism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold for one night only his destiny and save his soul. This celebrates 100 Years of Magic! ternationally. They were entrepre- at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. See THEATER brilliant musical, an original adapta- neurs, educators, artists, authors, ac- SECTION for further details. tion written for NSMT audiences, fol- GILLETTE STADIUM tivists, elected officials and patriots. lows Scrooge through a series of 1 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA This tradition continues. Leaders and toy store, a blues bar, a Gothic cathe- strange and magical journeys, where 774-284-4694 citizens in Boston’s communities of dral, and their respective inhabitants he ultimately discovers the true spirit www.JoeAndruzziFoundation.org color have continued to lead and form MUSIC all intertwined during a single en- of the holiday season. Songs Include: JOE ANDRUZZI FOUNDATION’S institutions that have proved critical chanted Christmas Eve in New York Patapan, The Apple Tree Wassail, God ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND CELEBRI- to the fabric of this city. Their activ- TD GARDEN City, this year’s show is sure to start Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, Ding, Dong, TIES TACKLE CANCER GALA AND ism, community involvement and 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA any TSO fan’s holiday season off right. Merrily On High, Here We Come A-was- SYMPOSIUM — Monday, December 3, commitment have led to a better Bos- 617-624-1050 “The Lost Christmas Eve” will be per- sailing, Boars Head Carol, We Saw 2012. Attended by local sports ton and a better world. A selection of www.TDGarden.com formed in its entirety and will feature Three Ships and We Wish You A Merry and media celebrities and hosted by these dedicated citizens is repre- TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA the hit single, “Wizards in Winter,” as Christmas. former New England Patriot Joe sented in Don West’s Portraits of Pur- — Sunday, December 23, 2012. well as longtime crowd favorites, Andruzzi, the evening will feature pose, a collection of life-sized photo- Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is “Christmas Nights in Blue” and “Sibe- CITI PERFORMING ARTS a special symposium, cocktail hour, graphs. 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With on a host of assignments with major Christmas” (written by Albert Hague thousands of works on a changing ro- newspapers and magazines such as and Dr. Seuss) from the original tation, priced by the artists and sold the Boston Globe, New York Times, ITALIAN animated series. Max the Dog to benefit student scholarships, the Christian Science Monitor, Ebony, narrates as the mean and schem- Museum School Art Sale is your People and Black Enterprise. ing Grinch, whose heart is “two opportunity to experience the excep- EVENTS & PROGRAMS sizes too small,” decides to steal tional caliber of work produced by Christmas away from the Holiday SMFA students, alumni, faculty and FREE EVENTS loving Whos. more, and to experience the thrill of FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, FOX THEATER Trolley Line Blvd, discovery. Don’t wait to buy — that Ledyard, CT (800) 200-2882 www.Foxwoods.com THE JACKIE LIEBERGOTT artist whose piece you fall in love with BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY PEPPINO DI CAPR — December 9, 2012. 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Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

So what’s new? A California woman would being drunk COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED have missed out on a $23 million lottery win in a mine, CANNALICCHI if not for a store’s surveillance camera. Julie wearing a hat “Kanna lee kee” Cervera, 69, says she asked her daughter to in a theater buy the lottery ticket on a whim and then that obstructs A Sicilian Christmas Fig Cookie forgot about the ticket after stashing it in other people’s FILLING: DOUGH: her car. As the ticket neared its expiration views or taking a picture of a rabbit from 1 pound dried figs 5 cups flour date, lottery officials circulated photos of January to April without an official permit. 1 cup red wine 3 tablespoons sugar Cervera’s daughter and Cervera, who is Christmas quotes! Lucille A. Monuteaux 1 cup water 1 egg disabled and broke, learned she was a says, “Many banks have a new kind of 1/8 teaspoon black ground 1/2 cup vegetable oil multimillionaire — not a moment too soon. Christmas club in operation. The new club pepper 3/4 cup water “I have maybe a dollar in my pocket,” she helps you save money to pay for last year’s 1/2 cup fine chopped said. “My electric bill is $600. gifts.” John Roch says, “What most of us want walnuts (optional) Wow! The streets of Pittsburgh may not be for Christmas is the day after.” Robyn Waters Sprinkle of salt paved with gold but one small business there says, “Always mail your Christmas gift early. is paved with zinc and copper. Mel Angst, It will give the receiver time to reciprocate.” DAY 1: Place dried figs in bowl with wine and water to owner of tattoo gallery and coffee shop Arti- Christina Quinlan says, “Christmas carol- soak overnight. Cover and refrigerate. (Less liquid may be san, has paved the floor of her establishment ers sing about peace on earth, but they don’t required if you are not using dried figs.) with 250,000 pennies, each with Abraham tell us where.” Barbara D’Amico says, “There DAY 2: Chop figs or mince in food processor. Add black Lincoln’s face looking up. If that sounds like have always been some Christmas stockings pepper, walnuts and mix in bowl. a costly way to tile your floor, then do the that provided Santa with a few problems, but DOUGH PREPARATION: Place flour, sugar and salt in a math. The cost of materials only added up to one wonders about his reaction to panty twelve-inch bowl. Add slightly beaten egg and oil. Add water $2,500, or around $3 per square foot. “Amaz- hose!” Karen Canty says, “Christmas is a gradually until mixture holds together. Remove from bowl. ingly enough, it’s a lot cheaper to glue money race to see which gives out first — your Knead to smooth consistency. Cut into four portions. Roll to your floor than actually buy tile,” said money or your feet.” And Lisa Cappuccio says, individual portions into long rolls one-inch thick. Cut these Angst. “At Christmas most parents spend more rolls into three-inch portions. Place in bowl. Keep covered. People getting stoned! Colorado and Wash- money on their children than they did on With rolling pin, roll each three-inch portion into long strips ington became the first states to legalize the the honeymoon that started it all.” approximately 1 ½ inches wide. Place filling in center of possession and sale of marijuana for recre- Hollywood Babble! Zero Mostel said, “I’m strip with teaspoon. Fold sides over. Turn so seam is on ational use, paving the way for the drug to nutty for women with funny voices. June bottom. Press to flatten slightly. Cut pieces diagonally about be regulated like alcohol. In Colorado, Allyson sounds like she swallowed a frog, and 1 ½ inches long. Longer pieces can be shaped as S’s or U’s Amendment 64, which allows adults over 21 Lauren Bacall — gravel, baby, gravel!” Peter or round-like doughnuts. Slit sides with point of knife be- to possess an ounce of marijuana and grow Finch said, “There’s only one actress I think fore baking. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake in up to six marijuana plants, passed with 54% of who acts as if she couldn’t care less about preheated, 400°F oven for twenty to twenty-five minutes. of the vote. In Washington, voters approved being a movie star — Julie Christie. So, Tops will not color much. Bottoms will brown. Cool before Initiative 502, which legalizes possession either she doesn’t or she’s an even better storing in a canister. under the same conditions as in Colorado, actress than we think.” According to Lucille NOTE: During Christmas week, relatives gathered in one of but without a “grow your own” provision. Ball, “Desi Arnaz is a loser. A gambler, an the homes to make this traditional Christmas cookie. I particu- Oregon voters defeated a similar ballot alcoholic, a skirt-chaser. A financially smart larly loved watching my grandmother and Aunt Marianna shape measure to legalize recreational pot, while man but self-destructive. He’s just a loser.” thin rounds of dough with the rolling pin. Then they placed the in Massachusetts voters approved the use And Desi Arnaz said, “ Lucy isn’t a redhead fig mixture in the center of each round of dough and proceeded of medical marijuana by a wide margin. Ac- for no reason. She has a big comic talent, to gently pinch pleat the dough around the fig filling. It created cording to a 2011 Gallup Poll, 50% of Ameri- but she also has a big, not very funny tem- a small tart. Not having mastered that procedure, I continue to cans now favor legalization of marijuana. per. Not a temperament but a temper. Her shape my Cannalicchi as mentioned in the recipe. Ready for this? Puerto Rican voters sup- tongue is a lethal weapon. She can be very ported a non-binding referendum to become cruel when she wants to be.” And according a full U.S. state. The measure, which passed to Rita Hayworth, “My favorite husband? I’ve by a slim majority, will now go to Congress had several {five}, but I really couldn’t say, Vita can be reached at [email protected] for approval and, if passed, citizens in the or shouldn’t say. I will confess it was nice 51st state would have the right to vote in all being married to a crooner {Dick Haymes} U.S. elections and to send representatives when he sang to me.” to Washington. They would also, however, A noted Italian American, Vincent • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) have to pay federal taxes. Puerto Rico is Impellitteri, born in Palermo, Italy, Febru- family members and friends where Boston’s most elegant currently a U.S. territory; the island uses ary 4, 1900, was brought to the United States and those that survived it nightclub was located on the dollars as its currency and allows its when he was one year old. He graduated from miraculously. Years later he Piedmont Street. My father citizens to travel on American passports. Fordham University Law School in 1924, remembered where the bod- showed it once to me as a kid “We’re doing okay, but we could do better,” served as Assistant District Attorney from ies were piled and he still but I forgot the site. In the said Jerome Lefebre, a young voter who sup- 1929 to 1937 and as secretary to Supreme could smell death all around end the club owner and not ported the measure. “We would receive more Court Justices Schmuck and Gavagan. him. the busboy were found at benefits and a lot more financial help.” Impellitteri was elected mayor of New York As time went by that poor fault for it all but that was Huh? A 3-year-old Oklahoma boy has been City in 1950. He defeated the nominees of busboy had to live with that still I sense not enough for fined $2,500 for urinating in his own front the Democratic and Republican county match he struck but the fire poor Stanley’s many night- yard. Ashley Warden says her son Dillan is organizations, the first such victory in the really wasn’t his fault. My mares to follow. being potty-trained and had only just pulled history of a mayoralty that goes back to father always felt sorry for To this day, there has down his pants when “a passing cop asked 1665. He was active in Italian-American him since he was unfairly never been any thought for my license and told me he was going to affairs. targeted as the fall-guy for given to a new Cocoanut give me a ticket for public urination.” The Show business reminiscing with the the mistakes and ignorance Grove nightclub ever sug- Wardens will fight the fine in court. stately musicologist Albert Natale. One of of so many others. gested for Boston even these Gaga! Gaga! After stinging public criticism the earliest and greatest of all the big bands I can’t remember exactly 70 years later. of a recent, 25-pound weight gain, Lady Gaga was Fletcher Henderson’s, not only because revealed that she’s been struggling with eat- of its leader’s wonderful arrangements, but ing disorders since she was 15, said People also because of its outstanding musicians. Magazine. Gaga said she’s been “tormented” Among the well knowns were Louis Arm- 1st Generation by bulimia for years and had recently bulked strong, Benny Carter, Roy Eldridge and up on pizza and pasta at her father’s New Coleman Hawkins. Will Bradley’s real name Italian-American York restaurant. “It’s so freaking delicious, was Wilbur Schwitchenberg. Among his top- but I’m telling you I gain five pounds every ten hits: Beat Me Daddy (Eight to the Bar) Vita Orlando Sinopoli time I go in there,” said the singer. She (1940), Scrub Me Mama With a Boogie Beat Shares with us asked for some “compassion.” (1940), There I Go (1940), Down The Road A Wacky laws! In Pennsylvania you cannot Piece (1940), and High On A Windy Hill (1941). a delightful recollection sleep on top of a refrigerator outdoors, sing One more time! Before Dean Martin made a of her memories as a child in the bathtub or catch a fish with your #1 song of Everybody Loves Somebody, it had hands. North Dakota bans sleeping with your also been recorded, unsuccessfully, by such growing up in shoes on, the serving of beer and pretzels as Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington and Boston’s “Little Italy” at the same time in a bar or restaurant Peggy Lee. Reminder, Frank Sinatra was a and women wearing open-toed footwear. singing M.C. in a New Jersey night club, The and a collection of Wait! More weird rules! Wisconsin does not Rustic Cabin, and it was there when Harry Italian family recipes tolerate the serving of butter substitutes in James discovered him. And, despite rumors, from the homeland. state prisons, kissing on a train or making Elvis Presley did not collect teddy bears. His cheese without a license. And in Washing- collection came from fans all over the world. ton you would be ill-advised to suck a lollipop It inspired Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear, a big Great as Gifts or pretend your parents are rich. If you are a hit song in 1957. And it was a paisano Al FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM motorist with criminal intentions, you are Caiola who created the theme song for the and in local bookstores — ask for advised to stop at the city limits and tele- 1950s popular TV series Bonanza. Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN phone the chief of police before entering. And Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN three ways to get arrested in Wyoming are AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 30, 2012 Page 13

• Socially Scene (Continued from Page 9)

Back in the day, the week (and cheaper) than hunting knew their fathers or uncles after Thanksgiving brought for a parking space. especially if they were Frolic to Harvard Square to see the production of “The the musicians in my family I was teaching school in Italian. Italians, Jews and Christmas Revels.” into the Christmas season Boston beginning in the African Americans domi- (Photo courtesy of the Sanders Theatre) and that was our busiest early ’60s, but was able to nated the music business time of the year. Up until book late afternoon Christ- back in the day. There were, the 1970s, most music was mas parties in downtown. I of course, people from every conductor of the Stuttgart humblest villager, to join the live. DJs were just coming really never worked with other ethnic group, but the Radio Symphony Orchestra, fun. All the Revels standards leads the BSO on Saturday are here including Susan into vogue and there was a Dad as we played the same main body of commercial st reason why. Many of the instrument, bass violin, but musicians were from those December 1 in a trio of Cooper’s poem The Shortest older musicians refused or many times I worked with three backgrounds. works by composers from his Day and, of course, Lord of couldn’t play the music the Uncle Nick who played tenor During some of those native country. Berlioz’s dy- the Dance, marvelously sung younger people liked to sax and often led the small years, I was working the namic overture to the unfin- by Revels founder John listen and dance to. They groups that played through- night club scene, which ished early opera Les Francs- Langstaff as he does on the came up with every reason out the city. The nights were meant that I couldn’t play juges, Albert Roussel’s Suite CD version that is available in the book as to the nega- just as busy during the the parties that my Dad and No. 2 from his 1930 ballet to buy as a stocking stuffer. tives attached, especially to Christmas season. There uncles played. More often Bacchus et Ariane and Saint- With a powerful chorus, rock and roll, but whether were many parties held in than not, parties were held Saëns’s Piano Concerto No. 5, blazing jigs and reels, bold they couldn’t feel it or the function rooms of Boston at the night clubs by social Egyptian, with fellow French- and lively children, fantas- understand it, they didn’t hotels and private clubs. or business groups which man Jean-Yves Thibaudet as tic stories, the best of Irish want to play it. Most of the Organizations like the K of kind of put things on an soloist. Also on the program dancers and all the magical rock groups couldn’t play the C, the VFW, Sons of Italy and equal level. As we headed are the Three Interludes from Revels touchstones like the traditional dance music and dozens more all held parties into the 1970s, I met Dean The Sacrifice, Scottish con- joyous and participatory Lord the compromise was to hire in their buildings, usually in Saluti and we became fast temporary composer James of the Dance, this promises a DJ. the suburbs which made it friends. He was in graduate MacMillan’s 2006 opera. to be a very special Christ- Dad and Uncles Nick and easier on the parking situ- school at the time and to So if you are off to grand- mas at Sanders Theatre. Paul played mainly society ation as most had their own earn tuition and living ma’s or just to do some shop- There will be sixteen perfor- ping in the New York area, mances between December music, working with the parking lots. expenses was working as th th dance bands of Boston. If If all of us were playing and a bar tender at Lucifer’s, you can catch this legendary 14 and the 27 . The Sand- I was not playing steady finished early we would head one of three nightclubs concert on tour. For more ers Theatre is located at somewhere, I would let it be to our house where Mom located in the same building info on this historic road Harvard University in Cam- known that I was available and Babbononno would be called the Kenmore Club trip, visit www.bostonpops.org bridge. For more informa- and the work rolled in. Back waiting with a pot of coffee in Kenmore Square. Uncle or call 617-266-1492 which tion, visit the Harvard box then there were Christmas and something to eat in case Nick knew the owner and I can also be used if you are office ticket kiosk at 1350 parties day and night up un- we hadn’t eaten on the job. often would meet my uncle looking for a nice Saturday Mass Ave. in Cambridge til December 24th. Babbononno was long retired at Lucifer’s for a last call night at home in the Hub. from 12:00 pm— 6:00 pm For many years Dad from the music business but drink. Chances were that The Christmas Revels …. Tuesday through Sunday, or played at Santa’s Enchanted lived again through the sto- we finished at either mid- In 1907, immigration from call 617-496-2222. Village at Jordan Marsh. ries the men in his family night or 1:00 am and the club Europe to the new world of New York had Macy’s and told about playing with the closed at 2:00 am. Once the the United States was at a Gimbel’s but Boston had different bands we had club closed, Dean, Uncle peak. The Irish formed a sig- Filenes and Jordan Marsh. worked with. He knew that Nick and I would head to nificant part of this reloca- LEGAL NOTICE tion, bringing with them Jordan’s, as most Boston- we played what might be Chinatown for a bite to eat Commonwealth of Massachusetts ians called the long gone called the American song- before going home. Dean their unique culture of po- The Trial Court department store, each book. All of the musicians would tell stories about what etry, dance and music plus Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Christmas season would who played these single en- happened in the club that a powerful instinct for sur- vival. This year’s Christmas Cambridge, MA 02141 have Santa Claus stationed gagements never used any night and who some of the Docket No. 08D-1685DV1 Revels puts us on the deck in their Enchanted Village written music. Whatever people were that frequented SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION of R.M.S. Carpathia as the and during the afternoons of tune it was we memorized. the place and Uncle Nick and PRISCILA SILVA, Plaintiff the Christmas season had a Most of the top men in Bos- I would talk about the jobs hopeful émigrés create a v. wild and memorable Christ- RODRIGO GOMES FERNANDES, trio dressed in Tyrolean cos- ton had at least 1,000 or we had played and how the Defendant tumes playing for the kids more songs they could play people were into the spirit of mas at sea. An Irish Celebra- tion of the Winter Solstice is To the above named Defendant: and their parents. Dad was from memory. If we played a the season. A Complaint has been presented to this the bass player with the trio. set of, let’s say, 6 songs, all Dad wasn’t interested in directed by Patrick Swanson Court by the Plaintiff, seeking a Modification. You are required to serve upon Priscila Danny Cavicchio played ac- we had to know was the key “hanging out” after a late job and George Emlen is the Music Director. Silva - plaintiff - whose address is: cordion and Charlie Opper for each and as the leader and would head home, so he 154 Grant Street, Framingham, MA 01702 was on violin. They were would segue from one to the wasn’t part of the late night This is the show to start your answer on or before December 27, 2012. If you fail to do so, the court will pro- quite a site dressed with other he would hold up a scene. Aunt Dorothy (Uncle off the holidays; the original Christmas Revels ceed to the hearing and adjudication of this lederhosen (Swiss leather series of fingers to indicate Nick’s wife) had retired and medieval action. You are also required to file a copy of short pants with suspend- what the new key was. One was living in Florida. As soon from which all their years of your answer in the office of the Register of merry, musical mischief this Court at Cambridge. ers), knee length stockings finger for the key of F, two as the holidays were over, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, and Tyrolean Alpine hats. for B flat, three for E flat, an Uncle Nick would head first began. A jovial king pre- Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Most businesses had arched thumb and index fin- south for a couple of weeks pares his castle to make CAMBRIDGE, this 15th day of November, 2012. Christmas parties for their ger for the key of C and an and then maybe a weekend merry through dark midwin- ter, inviting his entire king- Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate employees and they all had index finger pointing down a month until he retired. Run date: 11/30/12 live entertainment. The for the key of G. These were When he did retire, he dom, from highest lord to bands that serviced the par- the most common keys and headed to Florida and Aunt ties were hired during the most of the dance tunes, the Dorothy permanently. day for a two or three hour Fox Trots, waltzes, polkas, Today it’s a toss-up as to time interval and there etc. were written in these whether a Christmas party NORTH END might be two or three to play keys. has live entertainment or a on any given day. Dad and Quite often, Dad and Uncle DJ. When I speak to full-time Uncle Nick would hire Nick would talk about musicians (and there are chauffer-driven cars to take the men in the bands they only a few of them), they tell PRINTING them from one job to another. were working with that day me how difficult it is to Parking in downtown Boston or/and night. Babbononno make a living at their craft. 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 has never been easy and could often identify with Most of the luckier ones Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette with jobs being spaced close the names. If it was a learned another trade and together being let off in front multi-generational family work days and have made of a building was a lot easier in music, he most likely music an avocation. I guess Quality Printing I was one of these luckier — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — ones. I taught public school for all your during the day and played THE music at night. Now in my Commercial and Personal Needs old age I attend the type Johnny Christy of functions I used to play. 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• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) nation are changing quickly. gates open the Democrats tuition for illegal students gered by greed fueled by lib- Hold on to principles. But Our culture is getting de- seem to be salivating at the at state colleges and uni- eral Democratic whack-a- welcome more into the stroyed as Democrats seem prospect of adding more and versities by himself. When- doos who have forgotten why fold. Analyze this as Robert intent on legalizing up to 20 more folks to the voter rolls ever legislation came up on this country was created. De Niro once said in a million illegal immigrants eventually. Beacon Hill, it was always We are at a tipping point movie. now roaming the land. We Here in Massachusetts we voted down in our House and and Republicans need to The Entitlement Cliff cannot or will not secure our have a government who Senate. Laws should be be able to reach out to a is Approaching too borders and with the flood- just implemented in-state made in the legislative wider audience. Their base Everyone is talking about branch of government and is strong but there is no rea- the Fiscal Cliff approaching not by the governor alone. son for the Latino commu- us like a monster in one of LEGAL NOTICE What happened to the rule nity to only be liberal. This those old black and white MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS of law and checks and bal- demographic community Japanese monster movies. ances? Our governor has holds strong values and the We have got to do something, The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting professional services for MPA CONTRACT NO. AP1309-S1, TRUST AGREEMENT ENGINEER FY14-18. Massport is an turned to acting like a third GOP needs to tap into that they say, to avert the doom independent revenue bond Authority responsible for the safe and effi cient operation of the Northeast world nation despot creat- urge. Republicans must also closing in on us. However, region’s major aviation and waterfront facilities, including Logan International Airport, Hanscom Field, ing law by using his power. take on Democrats who pan- when you mention entitle- Worcester Regional Airport, and numerous Maritime properties within the Boston Harbor vicinity. The Authority operates under a Trust Agreement which provides that Massport employ one or more Massachusetts has been der to their base by offering ments as a big part of the independent engineers or engineering fi rms, possessing a national and favorable reputation in the called the Cradle of Liberty more free stuff over personal problem, liberals holler don’t skills and experience required to perform the consultant engineering work required by the Trust but lately liberty has been responsibility. Ben Franklin touch the free stuff! We need Agreement. given the Rosemary’s Baby once stated that the poor those entitlements! Hands The scope of work shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) annually inspect Authority’s properties and prepare a report on the properties’ state of treatment. should be uncomfortable. He off! However, it is these repair, working order, and condition, with recommendations as to any substantial Republicans need to reach was being mean-spirited but very entitlements that have maintenance and repair required during the ensuing fi scal year and the estimated costs out to those oppressed tax- only expressing concern unbalanced our federal for such repairs; payers, blue collar workers about accepting less from budget. If we take cuts in (2) annually prepare a report on the replacement costs of Authority’s properties for the ensuing fi scal year; and middle class families yourself and more from your entitlements off the table, (3) utilizing the data collected in item (1), prepare an Annual Report of Conditions for getting stiffed by liberals. Too rulers. When you give up on the only answer is higher Authority facilities; many potential Romney yourself, your government and higher taxes for all of (4) as required, provide Authority with all necessary engineering data and certifi cates in voters stayed home on Elec- only grows in proportion to us and not just the 2 per- matters relating to the issuance of revenue bonds; tion Day because Romney your weaknesses. cent. Entitlements will con- (5) review and approve for payment certain selected construction requisitions, and other delivered a muddled mes- Conservatives can rebound tinue to grow until every- duties as may be assigned during construction; and sage. This recent election by standing up with a clearer thing becomes unsustain- (6) as required, prepare estimates of damaged or destroyed property, including recommendations for repair, replacement, or reconstruction. was just one election. The message of hope for all able and we all start looking Proposing consultant engineers are advised that the Authority is beginning implementation of a new end may be here but it is rather than simply writing like Greek citizens acting infrastructure asset management program using Maximo and related software and that the annual not here quite yet. Our demo- off groups as unapproach- like they have no idea how inspections and reports completed in response to this RFQ shall be closely coordinated with that cratic republic is endan- able. Read the tea leaves. it all happened as they wait new program. In addition, the Authority employs a web-based software application Massport Trust Engineer System (MTES) used to collect, store, and report data for the annual inspection referenced for even more free stuff in above. the mail from their bank- Data collected under this agreement for the Annual Report of Conditions shall be collected utilizing LEGAL NOTICE rupted government. mobile computers capable of transmitting information wirelessly; capturing photographs of locations MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY requiring attention; and collecting locational data through GPS. Data transfer to Massport’s SQL As a Democrat … database for the MTES will only be imported after thorough QC is conducted by the consultant on its REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS As a Democrat, I find it own version of the SQL database. The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting professional consulting services hard being in a party that for MPA CONTRACT NO. LP1302-S1, SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN, LOGAN The contract will be work order based, and Consultant’s fee for each work order shall be negotiated; INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. The Authority is seeking seems to have lost its bear- however, the total fee for the contract shall not exceed $4,000,000 over a fi ve year term. qualifi ed multidiscipline consulting fi rms/teams, with proven relevant experience to prepare a ings. Back in 1960 when I In recognition of the unique nature of the project and the services required to support it, the Authority Sustainability Management Plan for Logan International Airport (BOS). This FAA funded Plan would first became politically has scheduled a Consultant Briefi ng to be held at 10:00 A.M. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012 leverage the structure of the ISO 14001 Certifi ed Logan Environmental Management System (EMS) at the Capital Programs Department, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East to develop, monitor, measure and continuously improve sustainable objectives, targets and programs aware of things, both the Boston, Massachusetts 02128. At this session, an overview of the project will be provided, the and would engage non Massport partners (e.g., tenants, airlines, and contractors) for expanded Democrats and Republicans services requested by the Authority will be described, and questions will be answered. In addition, an awareness of Massport goals and initiatives and to explore opportunities for synergistic benefi t. were both centrists in how overview of the MTES will be presented. Partnerships would involve identifying best practices and innovative approaches for implementation Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in that might include incentives, cost reductions, etc. they ran the country. Jack response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services The contract will be work order based, and Consultant’s fee for each work order shall be negotiated; Kennedy and Richard Nixon questionnaires SF 330 (www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) with the appropriate number however, the total fee for the contract shall not exceed $750,000. for the most part held the of Part IIs. The submission shall highlight the fi rm’s experience and capabilities and identify all sub- Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in consultants, including any M/W/DBE participation. Certifi cation of the prime and sub-consultants same values, understood response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services shall be current at the time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of the M/W/DBE things in very much the questionnaires SF 330 (www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) with the appropriate number of certifi cation letter from the Supplier Diversity Offi ce (SDO), formerly known as State Offi ce of Minority Part IIs. Consultant’s submission shall include the appropriate Program schedules. DBE Certifi cation same way and saw the same and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) within its submittal. The Consultant shall also provide of the prime and subconsultants shall be current at the time of submittal and the Consultant shall an original and nine copies of litigation and legal proceedings information, signed under the pains country in front of them. provide a copy of the DBE certifi cation letter from the Supplier Diversity Offi ce, formerly known as State Most voters in return saw and penalties of perjury, in a separate sealed envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. Offi ce of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) within its submittal. The Consultant See http://www.massport.com/doing-business/Pages/CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx shall also provide an original and nine copies of litigation and legal proceedings information, signed very much the same thing. for more details on litigation and legal proceedings history submittal requirements. under the pains and penalties of perjury, in a separate sealed envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Our country was more united The submission shall be evaluated on the basis of: Proceedings”. See www.massport.com/doing-business/Pages/CapitalProgramsResourcesCenter. than divided. Folks worked (1) current relevant experience on trust engineering consultant projects of similar aspx for more details on litigation and legal proceedings history submittal requirements. with each other and that complexity, The submission shall be evaluated on the basis of: (2) experience and geographic location of the proposed Project Manager and key personnel (1) current level of experience and knowledge of the team for similar projects, particularly the included our elected officials to be assigned to the project, Project Manager, on Capitol Hill. Today, there (3) experience and expertise of subconsultants, if any, (2) geographic location and availability of the Project Manager, and other key personnel to be are walls being built around (4) cost management capabilities, assigned to the project, all of us leading to no good. (5) demonstrated ability to perform work with minimal disruption to facility operations, (3) experience and expertise of subconsultants, Many Democrats left the (6) M/W/DBE and affi rmative action efforts, please indicate the proposed % of M/WBE (4) DBE participation and affi rmative action efforts (Please state proposed %), party years ago, most became participation (5) current level of work with the Authority, independents and many oth- (7) familiarity with Maximo and BIM, (6) past performance for the Authority, if any, (8) current level of work with the Authority, ers Republican. Some like (7) experience with sustainable operational and design concepts, me stayed Democrat but (9) familiarity with Massport facilities, (8) experience with airport sustainability planning or management (10) past performance for the Authority, if any, and often voted for the best (9) experience with Environmental Management Systems, candidate on the ballot. I (11) project understanding and technical approach to this project. (10) experience in facilitation of stakeholder engagement think it is time for conser- The selection shall involve a two-step process including the shortlisting of fi rms based on an evaluation (11) project understanding and approach to this project. of the Statements of Qualifi cations submitted in response to this solicitation, followed immediately by The selection shall involve a two-step process including the shortlisting of a minimum of three fi rms vative Democrats to return a fi nal selection. The Authority reserves the right to require proposals or to interview the fi rms prior to to the Democratic Party and fi nal selection if deemed appropriate. based on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, followed immediately by a fi nal selection of the consultant by the Authority. The Authority reserves the begin building a new base By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s right to interview the fi rms prior to fi nal selection, if deemed appropriate. standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on the for the future. Often, I feel Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The exception to this standard agreement is the By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s standard agreement, which can be found on the Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The like those brave men who insurance requirements as follows; (1) $1,000,000 of commercial general liability and (2) $1,000,000 stayed inside the walls of of automobile liability insurance. The Consultant shall specify in its cover letter that it has the ability to exception to this agreement is the insurance requirement of $1,000,000 of commercial general obtain requisite insurance coverage. liability. The Consultant shall specify in its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite the Alamo mission against insurance coverage. Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 ½” x 11”), no acetate covers. Ten (10) overwhelming forces out- copies of a bound document and one PDF version on disc each limited to: Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”), no acetate covers. One (1) original and nine (9) copies of a bound document and one PDF version on a disc each limited to: side trying to take them (1) an SF 330 including the appropriate number of Part IIs and an organizational chart 1) an SF 330 including the appropriate number of Part IIs, out. They stayed, lost the identifying specifi c project responsibilities for key staff including subconsultants, battle but eventually the (2) resumes of key individuals only, each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section E, 2) resumes of key individuals only each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section E, war was won. Conservatives (3) no more than ten (10) projects, each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section F, 3) no more than ten (10) projects each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section F, 4) no more than 3 sheets (6 pages) of information contained under SF 330 Section H addressing (4) no more than three (3) sheets (6 pages) of information contained under SF 330, Section and moderates can push the evaluation items (except for the litigation and legal proceedings history), and H addressing the evaluation items, except for the litigation and legal proceedings history, and the party back to the center 5) no more than 2 sheets (4 pages) of other relevant material not including a 2 page (max.) cover (5) no more than two (2) sheets (4 pages) of other relevant materials not including: a where it once always was. letter, DBE schedules and SDO certifi cation letters, covers, dividers, and other required cover letter (maximum of 2 pages), SDO certifi cation letters, covers, dividers, and other required information. When it comes to limited information. This submission, including the litigation and legal proceedings history in a separate sealed envelope government and personal This submission, including the litigation and legal proceedings history in a separate sealed envelope as required shall be addressed to Houssam H. Sleiman, PE, CCM, Director of Capital Programs as required shall be addressed to Houssam H. Sleiman, PE, CCM, Director of Capital Programs and freedom those were always and Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 NOON ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, liberal points of view. the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, Logan 2012 at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submission which is not received in a timely Today’s conservatives are Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. manner shall be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information provided to the Authority actually Jack Kennedy Any submission which exceeds the page limit set here or which is not received in a timely manner in any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and the Authority will Democrats. shall be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information provided to the Authority in any not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confi dential, although the Authority will use reasonable Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and the Authority will not be, efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or consultants retained by If you actually compare or deemed to have been, proprietary or confi dential, although the Authority will use reasonable efforts the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. Jack Kennedy with Scott not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or consultants retained by the The supplemental package is available to interested parties via email by contacting Susan Brace at Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. Brown, what really is the dif- [email protected]. All questions relative to the submission shall only be directed to Dr. Luciana Burdi, Deputy Director of ference between either? All questions relative to the submission shall only be directed to Luciana Burdi, Deputy Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs at [email protected]. Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs at [email protected]. Both were and still are cen- MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY trist politicians who took the THOMAS P. GLYNN THOMAS P. GLYNN middle course and stayed on CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR the road rather than riding Run date: 11/30/12 CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Run date: 11/30/12 the side curbs. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 30, 2012 Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY EXTRA Innings REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting consulting services for by Sal Giarratani MPA CONTRACT NO. MPA CONTRACT L1255-D1, TERMINAL C CONNECTORS, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON. The Authority is seeking a qualifi ed multidisciplinary consulting fi rm or team, with proven design experience to provide professional services including Memories of Old Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron R.A. Dickey of the NY Mets planning, design, resident engineering and construction related services relative to the design of Baseball Cards and Willie Mays and then won baseball’s Cy Young post security concourses between Terminal C, Pier B and Terminal E and between Terminal C, Pier C and Terminal C, Pier D. The Consultant must be able to work closely with the Authority and other I recently went to a flea lesser known players like Award for 2012. Price barely interested parties to provide such services in a timely and effective manner. Massport envisions an market and found some Jim Gentile, Rocky Colavito, beat out Justin Verlander extensive collaboration at all phases of the project and between all project stakeholders. Elements great old baseball cards. Johnny Temple and Tito for the American League of Lean Construction will be incorporated into the work and the project is anticipated to be procured under MGL Ch. 149A. Back in the ’50s and ’60s my Francona. I think I knew ev- award but Dickey was an The consultant shall demonstrate experience in disciplines including but not limited to Architectural, brother and I had a great ery Italian American baseball easy choice in the National Civil, Airside planning, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Vertical Transportation, collection of baseball cards player of my generation. I League. The 38 year-old Geotechnical, Code Compliance, Environmental Permitting, Cost Estimating, Construction Phasing, dating from 1957 to 1964. even remember the Red Sox Dickey became the first and Sustainable Design. Most of them were TOPPS pitching coach who helped knuckleball pitcher to win This project is an important component of Logan Airport’s long term planning goal to have all Terminals connected post security. The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to the following: cards but we also had Flairs make Dick Radatz the Mon- the Cy Young and gave a nod program defi nition, preliminary design, fi nal design, bid phase, construction phase, project controls and Post cereal boxes too. ster, a guy named Sal Maglia to those who paved the way and resident engineering. The scope of the project includes post security concourses between Back 50 years ago, the cereal who was a decent pitcher in like Hall of Famer Phil Terminal C, Pier B and Terminal E and between Terminal C, Pier C and Terminal C, Pier D. The program for the connectors may includes hold rooms, concessions, toilets and circulation concourses. company put about 10 cards the early ’50s for the New Niekro, his mentor. Dickey Construction of the new work will impact existing ramp activity and it is essential that the work be on the backs of their cereal York Giants. said, “I am not a self-made designed and constructed in such a manner that all required airline operations will be maintained. boxes. We use to eat our ce- I wish I still had those old man. This is a victory for The selected fi rm will have access to a building information model (BIM) for the existing Terminal. real quickly so we could get cards from my youth but one all of us.” This year the AL The overall model, developed in Autodesk Revit 2013, will be LOD 100 with only the baggage system as LOD 200 (please see AIA BIM protocol E202 for LOD defi nition). The project is expected to be the scissors and tear up the day my mother decided my award was the closest in studied, designed and implemented using BIM software. It is understood that the selected fi rm will boxes. My prized baseball card brother and I were too old for voting since a 1969 tie be- update the model provided by Massport as part of the scope. All subsidiary models are expected to be from those cereal boxes was baseball cards and gave them tween Mike Cuellar of the interoperable with Autodesk Revit or support robust exchange with Autodesk Revit. The designer will be expected to utilize the Building Information Model (BIM) in all phases of work and in presentations Whitey Ford from the NY Yan- to a little kid who lived a few Orioles and Denny McClain and reviews. The Consultant will be required to have a BIM/VDC Manager for each of the following kees who won the Cy Young blocks from us. I can remem- of the Tigers. Price went disciplines: Architect, MEP, Structural and Civil Engineers will be required as part of the team. His/her in 1961 going 25-4 for the ber today the heartache I felt 20-5 and had the lowest resume shall be included in the submission package. World Series champs. hearing that news. If that kid league ERA at 2.56 and The contract will be work order based, and Consultant’s fee for each work order shall be negotiated; however, the total fee for the contract shall not exceed $4,000,000. My recent flea market was smart, he hid them from finished with 205 strike- In recognition of the unique nature of the project and the services required to support it, the Authority finds included a young Jamie his mother and is probably outs. He barely beat out has scheduled a Consultant Briefi ng to be held at 2:00pm on December 12th. at the Capital Programs Moyer and Roger Clemens. one of the 2 percent today Verlander, the 2011 Cy Department, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts However, going back to the that Obama keeps going after Young winner, who went 02128. At this session, an overview of the project will be provided, the services requested by the Authority will be described, and questions will be answered. old days, I remember almost for more taxes. 17-8 with a 2.64 ERA and 239 Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in every card we had in those Rockies Hire Weiss strikeouts. Dickey joins Doc response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services old shoe boxes. Players like Walt Weiss is going from Gooden (1985) and 3-timer questionnaires SF 330 (www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486) with the appropriate number of a high school dugout to the winner Tom Seaver as the Part IIs. M/WBE Certifi cation of the prime and subconsultants shall be current at the time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of their M/WBE certifi cation letter from the Supplier Diversity big leagues in one giant only NY Mets Cy Young win- Offi ce, formerly known as State Offi ce of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) LEGAL NOTICE leap. The Colorado Rockies ners. Dickey was also the within its submittal. The Consultant shall also provide an original and fourteen copies of litigation and have hired the former major club’s first 20-game winner legal proceedings information, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, in a separate sealed Commonwealth of Massachusetts envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. See www.massport.com/doing-business/ The Trial Court league shortstop to replace since Frank Viola back in Pages/CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx for more details on litigation and legal proceedings Middlesex Probate and Family Court ex-manager Jim Tracy who 1990. history submittal requirements. 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 resigned in October with Oakland Takes Back Colon In order to be eligible for selection, all aspects of Section 38A1/2, Chapter 7 of the General Laws of Docket No. MI12P4672EA one year and $1.4 million The Oakland Athletics the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be satisfi ed including the majority of the fi rm’s Board of Directors or ownership shall be registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in accordance Estate of left on his contract. The 1988 have decided to bring back with the applicable provisions of the statute. Consultants shall furnish professional registration status JACQUELINE HARRIS CASHMAN AL Rookie of the Year with Bartolo Colon with no hard of the fi rm’s board of directors or ownership. All individuals responsible for technical disciplines shall, a/k/a RUTH JACQUELINE CASHMAN Date of Death August 30, 2012 Oakland, Weiss played for feelings. The AL Manager of upon commencement of the project, be registered Architects or Engineers, in that discipline, in the the Rockies from 1994-97 the Year Bob Melvin is appar- Commonwealth of Massachusetts. INFORMAL PROBATE The submission shall be evaluated on basis of: PUBLICATION NOTICE and was a special assistant ently happy the right-hander (1) current level of experience and knowledge of the team for similar projects, particularly the To all persons interested in the above to G.M. Dan O’Dowd from will be returning after he Project Manager, captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner 2002-08. Last season he ended 2012 with a 50-game Daniel F. Cashman of Newtonville, MA. A Will (2) geographic location and availability of the Project Manager, resident inspectors and other has been admitted to informal probate. was coaching Regis Jesuit suspension for testing posi- key personnel to be assigned to the project, Daniel F. Cashman of Newtonville, MA has High School in Aurora, Colo- tive for reportedly juicing it (3) experience and expertise of subconsultants, been informally appointed as the Personal rado leading his 20-6 team to up on the mound. He’s a Representative of the estate to serve without (4) demonstrated ability to perform work with minimal disruption to airport operations, the semifinals of the state lucky guy if you ask me! (5) familiarity with MGL Ch. 149A, including fi led sub-bid experience, surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under championship. Sox Add Gomes (6) cost management and scheduling capabilities, informal procedure by the Personal Represen- The 48-year-old Weiss The Boston Red Sox just (7) M/WBE and affi rmative action efforts, please indicate the proposed % of M/WBE tative under the Massachusetts Uniform Pro- participation bate Code without supervision by the Court. spent parts of 14 seasons in picked up outfielder Jonny (8) current level of work with the Authority, Inventory and accounts are not required to be the majors also playing for Gomes off the free agency (9) past performance for the Authority, if any, filed with the Court, but interested parties are the Marlins and the Braves. talent pool. The Sox have entitled to notice regarding the administration (10) experience with sustainable design concepts, and from the Personal Representative and can He was a .258 lifetime batter agreed to a 2-year contract (11) project understanding and technical approach to this project. petition the Court in any matter relating to the and made the All-Star team pending a medical examina- (12) Experience with program defi nition estate, including distribution of assets and in 1998 at Coors Field. Last tion. The deal is worth some (13) Demonstrated ability in using BIM for programming, design and construction of all expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute season, under Tracy, the $10 million. He just turned architecture and engineering disciplines. The BIM Manager must have demonstrated formal proceedings and to obtain orders experience in developing BIM Execution Plans, managed, directed and implemented Rockies were 64-98. In 2009, 32 years old and is coming terminating or restricting the powers of Per- BIM in more than 3 projects during pre-construction and construction phase. Tracy was named NL Man- off a good year with Oak- sonal Representatives appointed under infor- (14) Demonstrated experience in Lean Construction or long-term experience working mal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, ager of the Year for taking land with 18 homers in 279 collaboratively with CMs selected early in the design phase. if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Colorado to the playoffs that at-bats. He reminds me a lot The selection shall involve a two-step process including the shortlisting of a minimum of three fi rms Run date: 11/30/12 year. of cowboy Kevin Millar. based on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation, Cy Young Goes to Gomes enjoyed a career followed immediately by a fi nal selection of the consultant by the Authority. The Authority reserves the right to interview the shortlisted fi rms prior to fi nal selection, if deemed appropriate. Price and Dickey comeback season with By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s LEGAL NOTICE David Price of the Tampa Oakland after signing with standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on Bay Rays and knuckleballer them last season. He batted the Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The exception to this standard agreement is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts .262 with 47 RBIs to go with insurance requirement of $1,000,000 of commercial general liability. The Consultant shall specify in The Trial Court his 18 home runs. He is a its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage. Middlesex Probate and Family Court LEGAL NOTICE Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”), no acetate covers. Fifteen (15) 208 Cambridge Street career .244 hitter with 136 copies of a bound document and one PDF version on a disc each limited to: Cambridge, MA 02141 Commonwealth of Massachusetts homers and 411 RBIs. He’s 1) an SF 330 including the appropriate number of Part IIs, Docket No. MI12D4728DR The Trial Court been bouncing around of late 2) resumes of key individuals only each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section E, DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Middlesex Probate and Family Court going from Cincinnati to 208 Cambridge Street 3) no more than ten (10) projects each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section F, PUBLICATION AND MAILING Washington to Oakland. 4) no more than 5 sheets (10 pages) of information contained under SF 330 Section H JOHN SOARES GONCALVES Cambridge, MA 02141 addressing the evaluation items (except for the litigation and legal proceedings history), a/k/a JOAO SOARES Docket No. MI12D4583DR and MENDES GONCALVES DIVORCE SUMMONS BY LEGAL NOTICE 5) no more than 2 sheets (4 pages) of other relevant material not including a 2 page (max.) VS. PUBLICATION AND MAILING INIA BER PIZARRO cover letter, SDO certifi cation letters, covers, dividers, and other required information. JULLYS TADEU SOUZA NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE To the Defendant: This submission, including the litigation and legal proceedings history in a separate sealed envelope VS. Notice is hereby given by TODISCO The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce as required shall be addressed to Houssam H. Sleiman, PE, CCM, Director of Capital Programs VALERIE KATHRYN MOONEY TOWING OF 94 CONDOR STREET, th requesting that the Court grant a divorce for and Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, January 10 . at To the Defendant: EAST BOSTON, MA pursuant to Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S, Logan The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce the provisions of Mass G.L. c 255, The Complaint is on file at the Court. International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submission which is not received in a timely requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Section 39A that they will sell the An Automatic Restraining Order has been manner shall be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information provided to the Authority Desertion. The Complaint is on file at the Court. following vehicles by private sale on entered in this matter preventing you from in any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and the Authority will An Automatic Restraining Order has been December 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confi dential, although the Authority will use reasonable taking any action which would negatively entered in this matter preventing you from efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or consultants retained by impact the current financial status of either party. taking any action which would negatively Vehicles are being sold to satisfy the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss Referee Dick Flaherty — Mohegan Sun Official of the Year! th TORN ASUNDER, THAT’S Newly inducted Hockey Ring 4 Meets at Lindsey’s on December 8 WHAT HAPPENED TO THE Hall of Famer Adam Oates, Honoring 40th Anniversary of Ring 4 Member “Tom Martini” THUNDER — The Oklahoma who played for the Bruins in City team that made the NBA the early to mid 1990s, also “Hardest Punching Fighters” finals last year was taken reached 1,000 while playing CES MMA Presents “Battle Tested” December 7th at Twin Rivers down by the Celtics on for the Washington Capitals the Friday of Thanksgiving during the 1997-1998 sea- Others in Uniform weekend, giving the C’s their son. Teammates Phil Housley most meaningful victory of and Dale Hunter also reached Condolences to Rich Torsney on the Passing of his the young season. 1,000 the same season, Uncle Frederick Torsney. R.I.P. When it was all over and marking the only time in his- the Green were standing tall tory that three players on the HARDEST PUNCHING FIGHTERS following their hard earned same team reached the mark #1. Joe Louis 68 108-100 victory over the during the same season. wins - 54 KO’s, #2. Northwest Division leaders, HOCKEY EAST — Speaking Sam Langford 137 no one was prouder of their of points, Johnny Gaudreau wins - 99 KO’s, #3. effort than Head Coach Doc of Boston College has regis- Jimmy Wilde 126 Rivers. tered at least one point in the wins - 77 KO’s, #4. “I told the guys at halftime 11 games that the Eagles had Archie Moore 193 and even after the game that played through Thanksgiv- wins - 141 KO’s, #5. this was the Celtics. That’s ing weekend. In addition, the Sandy Saddler 103 the team that we have been BC line of Gaudreau, Pat KO’s, #6. Stanley Joe Louis looking for.” Mullane and Steven Whitney Ketchel 49 wins - Still, questions remain for has combined for 47 points 46 KO’s, #7. Jack Dempsey 49 KO’s, #8. Bob this edition of the C’s. “Can (22 goals, 25 assists) in those Fitzsimmons 23 KO’s, #9. George Foreman we continue to do it?” asked 11 games. The highlight was Rivers rhetorically. “We’ve a 12-point performance in a Dick Flaherty (second from right) receives 76 wins - 68 KO’s, #10. Earnie Shavers 74 just got to do it over and over 6-3 victory over Dartmouth. the Official Man of the Year Award. wins - 68 KO’s, #11. Sugar Ray Robinson 175 wins - 109 KO’s, #12. Ruben Olivares again. I thought there were But the individual who is Great Interna- 79 KO’s, #13. Wilfredo Gomez 42 KO’s, #14. some mistakes made but really on a tear is Mike tional Referee Dick Rocky Marciano 49 wins - 43 KO’s, #15. we kept playing. There were Collins of Merrimack Col- Flaherty has been Sonny Liston 43 some runs but we kept play- lege. The Boston resident named Mohegan wins - 39 KO’s, #16. ing. They made a run but has scored 15 points in his Sun Official of the Mike Tyson 44 KO’s, we kept playing. No hanging last 10 games. Year. Dick Flaherty #17. Bob Foster 46 heads, yelling at each other. All In — Boston University is a great referee. KO’s, #18. Thomas We played through all the saw 11 players record a point His experience as Hearns 61 wins - 48 clutter. It was like a clutter in the Terriers’ 4-0 victory an amateur and KO’s, #19. Khaosai free game for us. That’s who over St. Lawrence. It was BU’s professional fighter Galaxy 47 wins - 41 we have to be.” first shutout of a non-league carries over into KO’s, #20. Alexis GIVING IT THEIR BEST opponent since the Terriers his methodology and Arguello 77 wins - 62 SHOT — And just what would blanked Dartmouth 3-0 back understanding of KO’s, #21. Carlos that be? Well, according to on December 30, 2006. what’s going on in Zarate 66 wins - 63 Rivers, it would be getting Looking further into the the ring. Dick “Marvelous” KO’s, #22. Max Baer the ball to one of the best scoring balance at BU, 19 of “Irish” Micky Ward Flaherty has ref- Marvin Hagler 51 KO’s, #23. Mat- playmakers in the game — the 20 skaters who have ereed many great thew Saad Muham- Rajon Rondo. dressed for the Terriers this fighters and fights in his career. Some of mad 39 wins - 29 KO’s, #25. Julian Jack- “It’s no secret, when we get season have recorded at least the great fighters he’s refereed: Sugar Ray son 55 wins - 49 KO’s, #26. Danny Lopez the stops, we score,” empha- one point and 16 of them have Leonard, Irish Micky Ward, James Toney, 39 KO’s, #27. Gerald McClellan 31 wins - sized Rivers. “I was telling our scored at least one goal. So, Jeff Lacy, Vivian Harris, John Duddy, 29 KO’s, #28. Roberto Duran 103 wins - 70 guys if we can just defend whoever is out on the ice — Vernon Forest, Bob Benoit, Bill KO’s, #29. Rodriqo Valdez 63 wins - 42 KO’s, then we can get the ball to even the third line or the McCluskey, Danny O’Connor, Steve #30. Felix Trinidad 42 wins - 35 KO’s, #31. the best guy in the league in fourth line — represents a Collins, Jimmy Farrell, Vinnie Curto, Tony Pipino Cuevas 35 wins - 31 KO’s., #32. the open court. Their shot scoring threat. Petronelli, Jermain Taylor, David Tua, James J. Jefferies 15 KO’s, #33. Lennox should be the first pass to NBA ODDS AND ENDS — Kevin McBride, Aaron Pryor Jr., Sean Lewis 32 KO’s, #34. Bennie Briscoe 66 wins Rondo. There’s no one in the Carmelo Anthony is the first Ecklund, Peter McNeeley, Zab Judah, - 53 KO’s, #35. Marvelous Marvin Hagler league better than Rondo at player in the history of the Dana Rosenblatt and Juan Manuel 62 wins - 52 KO’s, #36. Edwin Rosario 47 getting everybody else the New York Knicks to score at Marquez among many other greats of the wins - 41 KO’s. #37. Tommy Ryan 85 wins - ball when he’s in the open least 25 points in each of the fight world. We salute and congratulate 71 KO’s. #38. John Mugabi 42 wins - 39 court. The only way that season’s first four home you! KO’s, #39. Joe Frazier 37 wins - 32 KO’s, works is if we get stops — games at Madison Square Coming soon to Lindsey’s near you in #40. Carlos Monzon 87 wins - 59 KO’s, #41. make multiple stops.” Garden. He has led the team Wareham. A celebration of the 40th anniver- Tony Zale 67 wins - 45 KO’s, #42. Michael LEAPING FOR JOY — in scoring in 12 of the first sary of Ring 4 member Tom and wife Pat Spinks 31 wins - 21 KO’s, #43. Joe Gans That’s what former Bruins 13 games this season. He’s Martini on their highly valued and appre- 123 wins - 52 KO’s, #44. Elmer Ray 85 wins All-Star defenseman Ray already scored 30 or more ciated participation in Ring 4. Tom Martini - 63 KO’s, #45. George Godfrey 96 wins - 78 Bourque did way back on Feb- points four times this is to be presented the Warriors Award and KO’s, #46. Naseem Hamed 36 wins - 31 ruary 29, 1992. Why? Well, season. In last year’s abbre- a 40-year plaque honoring Tom and wife KO’s, #47. Alfonso Zamora 33 wins - 32 according to the NHL stats viated 66-game regular sea- Pat on their highly respected and appre- KO’s, #48. David Tua 52 wins - 43 KO’s, #49. people, that’s when Ray son, he had 30 or more 14 ciated contributions to Ring 4. This Cleveland Williams 78 wins - 58 KO’s, #50. scored his 1,000th point. times. acknowledgement comes from many hon- Julio Cesar Chavez 107 wins - 86 KO’s. As However, it came on a spe- Only three teams in NBA orable Ring 4 members who appreciate and a saying in boxing I heard goes, “Don’t look cial date on the calendar — history have won their first respect you both. at a fighter’s record. Look at who they Leap Year Day. It turns out five games of the season by Ring 4 met at Lindsey’s. This was another fought.” Not only do they have great records that of the 79 players who double-digit margins. The great meeting. President Mickey Finn but look at the great fighters they fought. have reached the 1,000 point 1957-1958 Celtics won their again presented and directed Ring 4 through Ouch. The list of names of fighters listed mark, Ray is the only player first five games and the another fine year. In attendance: President were more than the 50 I displayed. in the league to accomplish 1985-1986 Denver Nuggets Mickey Finn, Ed Fitzgerald, Charlie CES and Jimmy Burchfield will present the feat on Leap Year Day. won their first six by 10 Dwyer, Ed Connolly, Jimmy Connors, to you Battle Tested MMA on December 7th Additional 1,000 point points or more. This sea- Bobby Bower, John O’Brien, John Buddy at Twin Rivers in Rhode Island. Eight excit- facts: No one has ever scored son, the Knicks became Ford, Jack Hurley, Tony Petronelli and ing MMA matches. Scheduled are: Chuck 1,000 points in 1,000 games the third team to accomplish myself. O’Neil vs. Keith Jeffery, Matt Doherty but former Bruin Dave the feat, winning their first Other fight family members who have vs. Terin Swanson, Todd Chattelle vs. Andreychuk (who put in a five games by double-digit worn a uniform with a United States of Robby Roberts, stint on Causeway Street margins. America Flag: Johnny Hasson, Lou Bogash, Evan Parker vs. late in his career) came the DON’T GET YOUR HOPES Joseph Gemelli, Victor Gemelli, Johnny Dinis Paiva, Chris closest, reaching the four- UP TOO HIGH — Just be- Otto, George Colton, Jimmy Beau and Foster vs. Tom digit plateau in his 998th cause federal mediators are Dave Gemelli. The list goes on. Evans, Tyler King game. now present during the NHL Dan Cuoco of I.B.R.O. researched and vs. Unknown Oppo- Also, Bruins legend lockout negotiations doesn’t found some great statistics on hardest nent, Joe Palazio Johnny Bucyk was one of mean the shutdown will end. punching fighters. This is a great list of vs. Joe Cronin and only four players in NHL his- Like any time since it started fighters, hard punchers all. I will display this Eric Bedard vs. tory to reach 1,000 while back in September, the lock- great list, 1–50, for now. fights they won Patrick Walsh. All wearing No. 9 on his jersey. out could end tomorrow or it and how many of those fights were won by of these exciting The others were Gordie could continue on for some knockout. I have printed the names, wins fights will be pre- Howe (Detroit), Bobby Hull time. But it’s just a fact that and KO’s. They all are Hardest Punching sented December Chuck “Cold Steel” (Chicago) and Norm Ullman every day brings us closer to Fighters. Ouch! 7th at Twin Rivers. O’Neil (Toronto). the big call (no season at all).