VOL. 113 - NO. 3 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JANUARY 16, 2009 $.30 A COPY BLUSTERY WEATHER Pike Spikes Discounts by Sal Giarratani Hits New England MassPike officials recently Boston City Councilor Sal transponder. Give the yanked residential dis- LaMattina is livid about it people a “real” opportunity to counts after doing a reported all, saying many folks never renew for the resident rate. mass mailing to residents received the postcard and MacDaniel said the dis- from the North End, East Bos- never realized they were count program was “rife with ton and South Boston in- out of the program until the people being dishonest”. He forming folks to re-register bills piled up at the higher thinks MassPike has cre- for discounted tolls. rate. ated “a program that is hon- Residents of the three The councilor himself was est and diligent … no one is communities are entitled to charged roughly $680 for the getting a discount when they participate in a discount pro- unexpected full fare tolls. don’t deserve the discount.” gram which allows them to Masspike said there is no Fine, what about those pay 40¢ to travel through mechanism to refund toll that deserved it and got either the Sumner or Ted payments. Perhaps, the Mas- robbed by MassPike officials? Williams tunnels. sachusetts Turnpike Au- An East Boston resident The Pike says it sent out thority needs to get working who disputed the bill and was postcards telling folks, they pronto on finding that turned away, asked if his would have to renew their mechanism, huh? contribution to the MassPike discount program member- LaMattina is right. This is could be turned over to the ships. MassPike had always so clearly “a cash grab”. If East Boston community, its just renewed them auto- you’re going to charge folks only fair that the Eastie folks matically before. “Since eight times what they had get something out of this January 2008 nearly half been paying it behooves of- crooked deal? (4,248) failed to requalify ficials to send out first class Was this the “change” we and were charged the full letters. What about flashing voted for when we elected $3.00 toll,” said Pike spokes- that light at the booth that Governor Deval Patrick in person MacDaniel. He also says “Call Fast Lane” maybe ’06? For Sal LaMattina and said, “residents who did not those who didn’t get the post the rest, it’s change alright! re-qualify … are removed card would have been able to Two hundred and sixty extra from the resident program call the Turnpike and see pennies worth every trip within 24 hours.” what was wrong with the leaving East Boston! Mayor’s Column by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston This past Tuesday I delivered the 40 projects under construction, we’re annual State of the City address to an creating 10,000 permanent jobs, and we audience at historic Faneuil Hall. plan to invest $40 million to jumpstart Reflecting on one of the most difficult other development projects. While years in recent memory, I was grateful Boston’s population grew to over 600,000 to have the unconditional love and sup- for the first time in 30 years, crime fell port of my wife Angela and my entire 8 percent compared to 2007. Finally, we family. At such a critical point for our made commitments to strengthen great City, I was also glad to be joined by public education and improve college Boston has been heavily hit with wintry mixes of snow Governor Patrick, Secretary Galvin, graduation rates for our high school and cold. This view of North Square in Boston’s, North Attorney General Coakley, State Trea- graduates. To this end, I announced that End shows the accumulated snow fall so far this winter. surer Cahill, Senate President Murray, the Cloud Foundation will invest $1 mil- New England anticipates a bitter blast of cold air from Speaker of the House DiMasi, and new lion dollars to bring an innovative arts the Arctic as well as more snowy days, making it the Boston City Council President Michael and science curriculum from Harvard coldest yet of the season. Bundle up and keep warm, Ross and his colleagues in the Council, University to 2,000 of the City’s most remember to call on your neighbors and check in, among other distinguished guests. driven high school students. especially with the elderly this winter season. Historically, Faneuil Hall stands as part Still, I understand the challenges that of this country’s foundation, and it we currently face. The recent tragic symbolizes the foundation upon which accident that took the life of veteran Boston was built — a foundation that Boston firefighter Lt. Kevin M. Kelley News Briefs I’m confident remains strong and pre- reminds us all that we cannot afford to by Sal Giarratani pared for growth despite the current cut back on critical public safety invest- challenges. ments. While the City doubled the bud- I shared a message of community and get for fleet maintenance from $700,000 Reading Comic Strips at 2:00 AM hope because these are the principles in 2006 to $1.3 million in 2008, we will I don’t often read newspaper comic strips and that guide us through difficult times. I make sure to do everything possible to I’ve never read them at 2AM but when you’re also reminded guests that despite a protect our men and women who risk working overnight anything is possible. downturn in the economy, the City their lives in the line of duty. The Garfield comic was good. Garfield says achieved significant milestones in 2008. Where we can afford to make spend- “Hello” and his buddy drinking a cup of coffee At a time when residents needed it ing cuts, we will, and I have asked the says “Good-bye”. Then Garfield observes, “Avoid- most, property taxes decreased for the City’s departments and employees to ing the stuff in between is the key to a good average single family home for the sec- help shoulder this burden by curtailing relationship.” ond year straight. As foreclosure gripped wages and hiring. Due to expected state However, the Wizard one was even better. Two the nation, we prevented nearly 450 and federal aid reductions as well as (Continued on Page 14) foreclosures in Boston through the Fore- closure Intervention Team (FIT). With (Continued on Page 14)

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City Councilor Michael Ross Elected as Council President City Councilor Michael Ross was unanimously elected as the Boston City Council President. VENUS Ross is a district city councilor representing Last week’s column high- construction of a temple family please let me add the Back Bay, Beacon lighted Aphrodite, the Greek called Venus genetrix (Ve- that the family greatness Hill, Mission Hill and the goddess of love. This week nus the Mother), because he started with Cosimo di th Fenway. Ross is eager to your attention is directed to claimed that, as mother of Medici in the 15 century. work with the Boston City Venus, the Roman counter- Aeneas, she was the ances- He was known as “The Great Council and the Boston part. Prior to her identifica- tor and guardian of the Merchant of Venice” who constituents. The Post- tion with Aphrodite, Venus entire Roman race. spent his immense wealth Gazette congratulates was the goddess of gardens Aphrodite and Venus were liberally for the advance- Councilor Ross. and spring, one of the least worshipped as one and the ment of art and science. important of the Roman dei- same more often than any About fifty years later, ties. She was also wor- other deity in mythology. Lorenzo di Medici became shipped as “Calva” (The bald), Also, more often than not, the greatest patron of litera- DEMOCRATS TO HOLD a cult which was started the location of a statue or ture and art that any prince about 625 B.C. by Ancus painting of this goddess de- had ever been, with a col- CAUCUS IN BOSTON’S WARD THREE Marcius, the third Sabine termined whether she was lection of sculptures, paint- Registered Democrats in Delegate and/or Alternate, king of regal Rome, because called Aphrodite or Venus. ings, drawings, and carved Boston’s Ward Three will be who meet the qualifications, his wife was losing her hair. Here again, as in the case gems, available to all artists holding a caucus at The may apply to be add-on Some historians attributed of Apollo, there is hardly a and students for study and Nazzaro Community Cen- delegates in the following the name Calva to the fact famous artist from the past inspiration. It was through ter, 30 North Bennet Street, categories; youth, minority, that on her wedding day who didn’t take a turn in pre- Lorenzo’s leadership and Boston, MA on Saturday, and disabled. each Roman bride cut off a senting his own version of guidance that Florence, Italy, February 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM Discrimination on the lock of her hair and sacri- this queen of beauties, ac- and Michelangelo became to elect nineteen (19) del- basis of race, sex, age, color, ficed it to Venus. “Paetus” cording to some particular the center and focus of arts egates and two (3) alternates creed, national origin, reli- was another name often story or legend that he for the whole world. The to the 2009 Massachusetts gion, ethnic identity, sexual used in Rome. It identified wished to portray. Her most “Medici Venus” is attributed Democratic Convention. orientation or economic sta- a person who squinted in celebrated statue, of course, to Cleomenes, an Athenian Delegates will be divided tus in the conduct of the one eye. The Latin expres- just has to be the “Aphrodite sculptor. Authorities rank equally between men and caucus is strictly prohibited. sion was “Venus paeta” (Ve- of Melos” or as it is more it with the finest statuary women. Challenges to the delegate nus-eyed), because it was popularly known, “Venus de of ancient times. It was The Convention will be selection process can be regarded as an added dimen- Milo”. It was found on Melos, found in Emperor Hadrian’s held on Saturday, June 6th filed with the Massachusetts sion to one’s beauty. the most westerly island of villa, near Rome, and was at the MassMutual Center Democratic Party, 56 Roland In later years the worship the Cyclades, in the Aegean brought to Florence in 1680. in Springfield. At that time, Street, Suite 203, Boston, of Venus became more Sea, The island became an It now stands in the Uffizi Democrats from across the MA 02129 no later than ten closely associated with that Athenian colony sometime Gallery in that city. Other state will gather to adopt a (10) days after the caucus of Aphrodite, consequently, around 400 B.C., however, sculptured masterpieces of party platform. date. new dimensions were added. there appears to be no infor- this goddess are scattered The caucus is open to all For caucus information, During the third or second mation about the master- around in the famous muse- registered Democrats in contact Ward Three Chair- century B.C. the worship of piece, other than the fact of ums of Rome, Florence and Boston’s Ward Three. All man, William G. Ferullo at 7 Venus Eryeina was intro- being found among some Naples. ballots will be written and Charter Street, Boston, MA duced from Sicily’s Mt. Eeryx. ruins, in the year 1820. A few of the better secret. Those not elected as 02113, [email protected]. A temple in her honor as It was purchased by the known paintings are: A Venus Verticordia (from the Marquis deRiviere, who pre- “Venus” by Titian; “The Birth Latin vertex or vortex), the sented it to Louis XVII and of Venus” by Botticelli; and IF YOU NEED HELP goddess who turns the it now stands in the Louvre. a “Venus, Cupid, and Satyr” hearts of men, was built in Another well-known statue by Veronese. Rome after a Vestal Virgin of this goddess is the “Medici THIS WINTER, CONTACT: was killed by lightning. Even Venus.” For those who are NEXT ISSUE: Aesculapius Julius Caesar caused the not familiar with the Medici and Hippocrates GENERAL HELP: • The United Way’s Mass 2-1-1 infoline, 211 • Community Action Agencies/MassCAP, 617-357-6086 or www.masscap.org KENNEALLY STARTS OFF STRONG • Local human service councils and councils on aging Raises Over $11,000 in Three Weeks in FUEL ASSISTANCE: • Cold Relief Heatline, 800-632-8175; helps people Preparation for Council Run access LIHEAP funds • Good Neighbor Energy Fund, 800-334-3047 Three weeks after forming ton, D.C., first for former an exploratory committee U.S. Congressman Joe • Citizens Energy Heat Assistance, 877-563-4645 for an At-Large seat on the Moakley and, later, for cur- FOOD: Boston City Council, Andrew rent Majority Leader U.S. • FoodSource Hotline, 800-645-8333 Kenneally quickly set the Senator Harry Reid. fundraising pace by raising After his stay in D.C., • Food banks serving all communities in Massachusetts: over $11,000 dollars in 2008. Kenneally returned home • Greater Boston, www.gbfb.org Despite joining the race a to work on the Boston City • Merrimack Valley, www.mvfb.org few weeks before the fil- Council for five years, serv- • Western Massachusetts, www.foodbankwma.org ing deadline, Kenneally is ing At-Large Councilors • Worcester County, www.foodbank.org already near the top of Maura Hennigan of Jamaica the pack in funds raised, a Plain as her Chief of Staff FORECLOSURE PREVENTION: clear sign of support and and Michael Flaherty of Homeownership Preservation Foundation, 888-995-HOPE strength for his candidacy. South Boston as his Direc- (4673) Kenneally’s broad support tor of Policy and Communi- comes from individuals from cations. all sections of the city, as Kenneally is a community well as, organized labor. activist who founded a non- “I am proud and humbled by the support profit organization dedicated to improving my candidacy has received in just three public safety in the West Roxbury area of weeks. This is a critical time in our city’s the city. The organization received acco- If you want to know about history and it needs an At-Large Councilor lades for their successful campaign to re- that will hit the ground running. I look duce underage drinking. forward to sharing my knowledge, experi- Kenneally is a graduate of UMASS- EAST BOSTON ence and vision with the voters of Boston Amherst and possesses extensive knowl- your first stop should be as we work together to make a great city, edge in the field of government relations, even greater,” said Kenneally. having earned two masters degrees: one in www.eastboston.com A native of West Roxbury and now a Urban Affairs from Boston University and homeowner in East Boston, Kenneally has one in International Conflict Studies from • News • Community Calendar spent over a decade in public service. 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He was instrumental Boston, MA 02113 in the restructuring of the USPS 1538 – Second-Class Postage paid at Boston, MA Augusta Fraternal Associa- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the tion which was founded by POST-GAZETTE - P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Augustanesi immigrants in Boston’s West End in 1936 James V. Donnaruma Caesar L. Donnaruma Phyllis F. Donnaruma into today’s active and pop- 1896 to 1953 1953 to 1971 1971 to 1990 ular Augusta Boston Club. Vol. 113 - No. 3 Friday, January 16, 2009 He has been responsible for leading the Club through many changes as it sought GUEST EDITORIAL how best to meet the needs Joseph Morello, President Salvatore Pustizzi, and Past and expectations of the President Andrea Costa Chuck Turner’s Epiphany? Augustanesi Community. turned to Augusta to marry Scampagnata, and Memo- by Sal Giarratani His main desire was to help his childhood sweetheart, rial Mass are some of his ac- What’s the big deal over embattled City Councilor create an organization that Maria Teresa Romeo. Re- complishments together Chuck Turner chairing the first council meeting would encourage maintain- turning to the United States, with an awesome adminis- of the New Year for a few minutes before handing ing the traditions and cul- they raised four children and tration that worked with the gavel over to the brand new City Council Presi- ture of Augusta, Sicily. now are proud grandparents him to make it happen. dent? Turner reportedly stated his moment as chair Andrea Costa was born in of six, three girls and three Dedicating himself to the was an epiphany but in the real epiphany, the three Augusta, Sicily in 1937 and boys. In 1988 Andrea chose needs and betterment of the kings brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. immigrated to the United to join an organization he Augusta Boston Club, he has They left empty-handed. The allegations in the States at age 17. His family had heard many good things been a driving force for ex- indictment are charges to be proven in court. The settled in the West End of about, the Augusta Fraternal cellence in all aspects of City Council will be quite busy if Turner is found Boston where Andrea be- Association. The following Club business. He invested guilty, but until then he needs to chill out. came involved in the con- year he was elected as its huge amounts of his time to struction trade and became Chairman Trustee, a posi- insure that the Club ran a plasterer. In 1959 his tion he held until it’s re- smoothly. His hard work and family was forced to leave the structuring in 2002. At that expertise have not gone un- In Loving Memory of West End because Boston time, Andrea Costa was noticed; the Augusta Boston took it over by eminent do- elected President of the Club is well known and re- main. They relocated to East newly formed organization, spected by its fellow organi- Evelyn DiMaiti Boston, another area that the Augusta Boston Club. zations. Ending his six year was primarily Italian with A man with many dreams, presidency in December, many Augustanesi moving Andrea worked on establish- Andrea pledged with the new there from the West End. ing new and innovative pro- administration to continue Andrea was drafted into the grams. High Achievement to work for the advancement Army in 1962 for two years. Award, Man of the Year, and growth of the Augusta Upon his release, he re- Scholarship Awards, Annual Boston Club. Calling Dessert Fanatics Join Us for an Evening of Delightful Treats Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Olivadi Restaurant & Bar, Oleana/Sofra celebrate the annual cookie sale with our Bakery will use their culinary genius to Girl Scout ‘Cookie Creations’ fundraiser on whip up some amazing desserts with our Thursday, March 12th at the Hotel Common- Girl Scout cookies. The desserts will be wealth as the area’s favorite pastry chefs judged by Jenny Johnson from TV Diner. create delicious desserts with your favorite This event will be held at the Hotel Com- Girl Scout cookies! monwealth, Esplanade Room, 500 Common- A great after-work party with a fabulous wealth Avenue, Boston on Thursday, March February 19, 1932 - January 13, 2006 silent auction, and lots of fun! Satisfy your 12th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. sweet tooth and your generous heart all in To purchase tickets, contact Heather Eternally missed by her family. one night! Chefs from BOKX109, Da Vinci Clyne-Hughes at 617-482-1078, ext. 272 or Ristorante, Old Town Bread Company, [email protected]. Thank you for 54 wonderful years of marriage. Your husband Giusto and Family Carl, Mary, Drew, Carol, LIEUTENANT KEVIN M. KELLEY Cheryl and Diane Boston Firefighter Dies in Line of Duty by Sal Giarratani In Our Hearts Forever Lieutenant firefighter Kevin He was well respected by M. Kelley, 52, of Wollaston, his peers and was a hands on formerly of Dorchester, officer. His job to put our fires veteran of the Boston Fire and protect people. A mentor Department for over 30 years to many younger firefighters. and the fourth most senior Back a few years ago, he lieutenant in the BFD died on became kind of famous on a Friday, January 9, 2009 as TV reality show, “Firehouse the Ladder 26 apparatus USA: Boston”, which aired on slammed into a brick wall and the Discovery Channel. building. Kelley sitting in the He became quite the ham front passenger seat died on that show. You could tell instantly. he enjoyed his job and loved I knew Kevin for almost 20 talking about it. years as a DMH police officer He is survived by his wife, at Mass Mental Health Gloria (Perez), three Center. It was the Huntington daughters, Susan, Christine Avenue Firehouse that always responded first and Maureen, all of Quincy; three sisters, Patricia Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, to alarms at my work facility. Trezenka of Quincy, Peggy Paulli of Millis and The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Kelley was a firefighter’s firefighter. He loved Kathleen Nazzaro of Braintree. his job fully. It seemed second nature to him. The funeral mass was at St. Ann’s Church in The opinions expressed by our columnists and contributors are not necessarily He lived in Quincy and I often met him at the Wollaston on January 14, 2009 followed by the same as those of The Post-Gazette, its publisher or editor. Photo submis- takeout counter of Cathy Pacific restaurant internment at Cedar Grove Cemetery in sions are accepted by the Post-Gazette provided they are clear, original photos. There is a $5 charge for each photo submitted. Photos can be submitted via where we would both stop for takeout dinner on Dorchester. He will be in our hearts and minds e-mail: [email protected]. If you want your photos returned, include a self- the way home from work. forever. addressed, stamped envelope. Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

FinanciallySpeaking with Ben Doherty THINKING OUT LOUD LAYOFFS HIT RECORD by Sal Giarratani The U.S. economy dropped the joint venture with its goal of double digit growth 2.5 million jobs in December Citigroup retaining a minor- in overseas sales. WHO’S READY TO TAKE ON as the unemployment rate ity stake. Morgan Stanley Indian authorities moved climbed to 7.2%, the most agreed to turn itself into a to contain Satyam Computer MAYOR MENINO AND WHY? since 1945. The stock mar- commercial bank, after its Services by arresting the Recently Mayor Thomas could inspire citizens to see ket sank with the news. short-term funds looked company’s founder, B. Menino has taken the cor- where Boston should be The numbers drew alarm unstable. Ramalinga Raju, who re- rect course on a research going rather than rehashing from President-elect Barack CVS stock fell 12% on the signed, after he fudged the lab on the Mission Hill side the past. I hope there is a Obama who cited the report NYSE on lowered earnings books for several years, of Huntington Avenue oppo- mayoral campaign this year to rev-up support for his outlook for the quarter. It’s including a fictitious cash site Mission Park. His deci- with the various candidates stimulus program. However, expecting earnings of $23.5- balance of over one billion sion is good news for the offering their vision as what opposition in Congress could 24.3/share on projected dollars. Mission Hill neighborhood Boston will be five or ten cause delays. Many Ameri- earnings of $27.4/share, as Barney Frank would put wary of expansionism from years from now. cans have been out of work it’s looking at a weak econ- restrictions on the remain- the Longwood Medical Area. It is very easy to go nega- for months and are resorting omy in 2009. ing $350 billion in TARP The Mayor has also stated tive but after the last few to lower wages and part-time Circuit City is in bank- funds, $50 billion of which that he is opposed to any months in Massachusetts jobs to make ends meet. ruptcy and closed 155 stores, will be toward a plan to pre- cuts in police manpower. He politics we need more posi- Citicorp’s Robert Rubin but didn’t generate enough vent foreclosures. Represen- knows this is not the time tive leadership. Bashing retired, the senior councilor cash as expected and needs tative Frank plans to lay out to be letting police officers your opponents can only and director of Citicorp an- to sell more stores or needs a series of restrictions in go. We need all the police get a quick headline or two nounced his retirement a loan from a bank, but time a bill in the House which we have and can not afford but the future of Boston and from the New York company. is running out, and needs they could vote on this week. cut backs in this area. The its residents depends on The former Treasury sec- to find a buyer. “We still be- Mr. Frank would prevent mayor knows that the Bos- political leadership pushing retary diminished his rep- lieve that a full liquidation banks from using the gov- ton Police can’t do its job better ideas rather than utation by his role in the is the most likely scenario,” ernment money to buy without enough police out whacking ideas that either financial turmoil at the said Bradley B. Thomas of healthy banks and impose there on the streets doing aren’t’ working or have gone bank. He acknowledged he Keybank Capital Markets. tougher executive compen- their very best at addressing stale with time. underestimated the current Boeing to eliminate 4,500 sation restrictions and in- crime where it is found. I am concerned about financial crisis. He was re- jobs! Attrition and reduced crease the FDIC insurance The mayor is also a propo- housing for working fami- sponsible for tens of billions contract labor will account to $250,000/account from nent of community policing lies. I am concerned about of dollars in write downs and for some of the lost jobs, but $100,000. He wants to give which is proactive public high property taxes threat- necessitated a sweeping layoffs are necessary. The more latitude in crafting safety. ening the well being of our government bailout of the 787 Dreamliner is two years loan foreclosures and other Mayor Menino recently struggling middle class financial giant. Citigroup’s behind schedule, and Boeing modifications to allow banks stated he was temporarily homeowners this close to share price is down 70% is behind schedule around flexibility to craft their own shelving his idea for a Sea- looking for the nearest since he came on board after the globe, as tough lending programs. The fear in Con- port City Hall due to the bad homeless shelter. I am con- serving as Clinton’s Trea- conditions make it difficult gress is that we will have economic times. On this I cerned about the homeless sury Secretary. to lease or buy aircraft. a repeat of 1932, where disagree. I believe the City whose numbers always A combined Morgan Panasonic said it will many millionaires were cre- Hall on the water needs to seem to grow. I am con- Stanley with 8,000 brokers slash spending on flat ated by the New Deal under be permanently dumped for cerned about public safely in and 11,000 from Smith panel TVs and pull out by Franklin Roosevelt. This good. City Hall needs to be in all our neighborhoods. The Barney would make it the 23% or $1.5 billion. It hopes could cause a delay in the heart of the city acces- death toll in 2008 was down largest brokerage as Merrill to increase TV sales by any legislation passed by sible to all. However, I give two from the previous year Lynch has 16,000 brokers expanding its range to 50%, Congress and new language him credit for shelving the but the number of young and was acquired by Bank of by expanding its cheaper behind a stimulus bill. idea which never made that people getting slain has America last year. Morgan entry-level models, the com- It’s time to call your much sense. risen. We have a crisis in Stanley would pay a multi- pany said. Panasonic warned financial advisor or call me Saying all this, I do think our city and it needs more billion fee for a 51% stake in it may not be able to achieve at 617-261-7777. there comes a time for new than money thrown at it. It leadership and fresh out- needs communities rising looks. The mayor thinks he up taking back their streets. Laugh Your Way to Good Health still has the drive to con- It needs the clergy speaking by V. Neil Wyrick tinue and maybe he does out from pulpits on Sunday but Boston voters could and in the streets the other Would you have more you didn’t do anything the in a little hot box beneath a use a healthy mayoral race six days of the week. It needs happiness? Get a gratitude night before. boiling sun. When they re- to refocus where we are fathers in homes and par- attitude. Minimize your Be a beacon of joy. The next lease him several days later headed in this 21st century. ents taking responsibility for complaints. Maximize your time you feel an overwhelm- he begs them to leave him Positive campaigns by hon- kids. More police would help, thanksgiving. “Earth’s ing desire to find fault, sew there a little longer. “I was orable candidates looking but the real policing has to crammed with heaven,” your mouth shut until the just starting to get to know out for Boston’s best inter- come inside the homes of said Thoreau. Love, light, feeling goes away. Or per- myself,” he explains. ests. Is four terms enough our city. laughter. The smile of a haps another way of putting Finally, they throw happy for any mayor and when It is very easy to blame child. The ripple of a stream. it’ don’t needle – use one. Harry into a cell with a 300 does a major close the book Menino for all the ills Bos- A sparkling star. A rainbow. Did you ever see Stir Crazy? pound murderer. Doesn’t faze and gracefully bow out into ton suffers from today. A A sense of humor can over It starred Gene Wilder as a Harry at all. When the guards history? mayor can do so much. The ride the worst of tragedies. man named Harry. It was one return they find Harry and Just before New Year’s, I City Council can do so Take Helen Keller, born deaf crazy movie that exaggerated the crazy murderer laughing read a blistering letter to much. The police commis- and blind. One day when the art of accentuating the over a game of cards. the editor apparently sent sioner can do so much. Pas- someone asked her if she positive. First, Harry is Harry may well be called a to Boston weekly news- tors can do so much. Street could feel colors she imme- thrown into prison for a man who has pursued hap- papers. It was reportedly workers can do so much. diately responded, “Oh yes, I crime he didn’t commit. piness to a crazy extreme … put forward to aid a potential The bottom line always falls can feel blue.” Does this get Harry down? Not but why not? Isn’t it just as candidate. Rather than to parents, the caretakers of Would you have more hap- on your life. He just keeps crazy to look only for the mis- bashing Menino, the letter the future. If you are going piness? Then daily train smiling and driving all the erable? To fall in love with would have better served the to take on Mayor Menino tell yourself to laugh at yourself, prison personnel crazy with negative thinking? To argue public but saying how a fresh me why you are better for in particular if you have his positive attitude. They that the glass is half empty face running for mayor the job. reached that point where the hang him by his wrists for and that what is left isn’t years are slowing you down several days and he just worth the space it’s taking and you are tired of being breaks out with thanks- up. tired. Like telling the story on giving. “Thank you. Thank What am I saying? I am INCOME TAX PREPARATION yourself that when you get up you. Thank you. 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POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009 Page 5 San Giuseppe Society FIERI Boston’s 5th Annual La Befana Party di Riesi at D’Parma’s on January 12, 2009 DONATES TO MANY Fieri-Boston’s annual La Befana Regifting Party was CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS truly an Italian-American affair! A lively group of Fieri- Frank Mirisola, President, of the San Giuseppe Society Boston members and friends di Riesi in the North End of Boston is proud to announce gathered at D’Parma’s in that over $26,000 was donated to many charitable organi- East Boston to celebrate the zations in 2008. Hosting a number of events including the Italian tradition of La Befana highlight of the year, the San Giuseppe Feast, they were as well as take part in an up- able to raise enough funds to give back to the community roarious Yankee Swap. and to many non-profits. “As we enter 2009 and get ready La Befana is a legend of an for the upcoming festival in July, I would like to thank my old witch-like woman. On committee, supporters and sponsors who help make our route to visit the Infant organization the great success that it is.” Frank adds, “With- Jesus, the Three Wise Men out the support of the community and sponsors we would stopped at Befana’s house to never be able to donate to many wonderful causes.” He would ask for directions and asked also like to thank his two 1st Vice Presidents, Vincenzo her to join them. She de- Martorana and Salvatore Paterna. clines to accompany them, The following is a list of donations that were made from the saying how she has to stay San Giuseppe Society to various charitable organizations. home and sweep the house. Associazione Gizio Madonna della Luce After the Three Wise Men Emerson Fire Victims St. Lucy Society leave, she regrets her deci- St. John School St. Rosalia sion and then goes off on her Cam Neely Foundation Sons of Italy – North End own flying on her broom, to Cancer Fund “4 Paws for Ability, Inc.” search for the Christ Child, Orsogna Plaza Frank Taverna Golf leaving presents for every Camille Passanisi Tournament child along the way. In Italy, little children look forward to Sons of Orsogna Tony Tufo Fire Memorial receiving gifts from La Fund Riesina Soccer Club Befana each January 6 (the Bay State Hockey Costa Family Fund Feast of the Epiphany). Santa Maria D’Anzano Sicilian Society of Greater Dinner was a hit with a AC Boston – Soccer Boston delicious variety of tradi- St. Anthony di Padua North End Head Start tional Italian entrees from Champions for Aisling Globe Santa D’Parma’s and ending with Cancer Fundraiser North End Athletic tiramisu‘ and cannoli for Madonna del Soccorso Association dessert. St. Dominic Society St. Leonard’s Church Our Yankee Swap was fun St. Jude Society St. Stephen’s Church as ever with lots of hilarious sionals celebrating the Italian culture and pro- Madonna del Grazie Lou Gehrig’s Disease Cancer gifts, some of them popular repeat items from previous moting a positive image of Madonna della Cava Society Association Eliot School Yankee Swaps. Italian-Americans. For fur- St. Rocco Society [email protected] Casa Monte Cassino FIERI Boston is an Italian- ther information contact St. Agrippina Society American organization of Maria Nigro Di Stefano, or visit our website at Scholarship Fund Riesi Institute D.S. Riggio students and young profes- FIERI Boston President, at www.fieri-boston.org. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009 Bennett Eclipses 35,000 ALL THAT ZAZZ Boston Doors Knocked On! by Mary N. DiZazzo Boston City Councilor At- Large Candidate Doug FIRST LADIES Bennett has announced that that he reached a mile- Ciao bella, She was the first bride of a stone by already knocking on In just a few days we will President to be married in 35,000 Boston houses since have a new First Lady in the the White House and earned beginning his campaign White House. Again history nation wide respect as a May 12th, 2008. Bennett’s will be made. charming hostess, a loyal goal is to knock on 100,000 Our First Lady is a repre- wife, and a capable mother. Boston Households by the sentative of our country in It was said that an editor of a election. beauty, grace, style, tradition newspaper decided to broad- Bennett, 32, states that, and champions of causes. So cast that “Mrs. Cleveland has “It’s time for fresh blood in here are some interesting decided to abolish the bustle.” Boston’s City Hall and our cur- facts on past First Ladies I Naturally Mrs. Cleveland rent City Council has not been hope you enjoy. didn’t consider the state- listening to the needs of the MARTHA WASHINGTON ment a worthwhile contra- people of Boston. As I’ve been (1789-1797) — our very First diction. So she immediately going door to door, I’ve been Lady was quoted in a writ- ordered a gown without a listening to what Bostonians ten letter to her niece bustle!!! feel is important. Bostonians “many younger and gayer EDITH KERMIT CAROW women would be extremely ROOSEVELT (1901-1909) An say that the City is not doing Doug Bennett speaks with senior citizens. enough about the recent spike pleased” in her place; she absolutely stunning woman in crime and violence, our to these issues.” Bennett has gone door to would “much rather be at with assured, cultivated taste economy has plummeted and According to Bennett’s door throughout the City home”. Abigail Adams (also a she approved decor for a reno- how the city has been apa- Campaign Chairman, former one time and will begin First Lady and a fascinating vated White House in 1902. thetic in how Bostonians are Suffolk County Sheriff, trekking through the City women) described her as “one There she designed a new losing their jobs and that they Boston City Councilor, and a second time next week as of those unassuming charac- ground-floor corridor dis- are tired of all the corruption State Legislator John he begins Charlestown for ters which create Love and playing likenesses of “all and ‘pay for play’ bribery Sears, “Doug represents all a second time. Esteem.” the ladies — including my- scandals involving City Hall sorts of Bostonians — Doug For more information on When DOLLEY PAYNE self.” Her firmness and pru- and local government. Also Bennett is a ‘man of the Doug Bennett’s quest to MADISON (1809-1817) mar- dent advice earned a deep many Bostonians are con- people’ and he understands become Boston’s next City ried James Madison he was respect from her exuberant cerned they will lose their that the ‘people are his boss.’ Councilor At-Large, you seventeen years her senior. husband. To this day the homes as evidenced by the fact Doug is a hard, hard worker, can go to his website at Dolley’s social graces made corridor has served as a gal- that 1,248 Boston homes have determined-and as you can www.BennettforBoston.com or her famous. She was blessed lery for portraits of recent already been foreclosed in see, canvassing Boston door you can contact the candi- with a desire to please and a First Ladies. 2008. As our next City Coun- to door.” date via email at doug willingness to be pleased. This column reflects just a cilor At-Large, I, Doug Bennett Bennett just finished can- [email protected] or via Her gracious tact soothed small portion of the illustri- will fight to provide solutions vassing Roxbury. So far, cell phone at 774-236-9555. many a quarrel from hostile ous and interesting lives statesmen, warrior chiefs these ladies led. Many were from the west to flustered widowed or some divorced children. Her manners, said before marrying their soon to THE IGLOO a contemporary, “would dis- be Presidents. Many lost chil- by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari arm envy itself.” dren at birth or passed at a ELIZABETH KORTRIGHT young age. The travesties We have all heard the ex- dren who reveled in the nar- It was after one of those MONROE (1817-1825) was and glamour of any public pression, beauty is in the row snow-clogged streets, storms that really gum up described by one of her position is something worth eye of the beholder, which hated by adults who had to the works, the North End was guests at Monroes’ last levee, telling. simply means that we all carry on in the work- a-day cut off from the rest of Bos- on New Year’s Day in 1825 Buona giornata and God see and evaluate things dif- world suddenly made incon- ton, turned into an island by as “regal looking.” “Her dress bless the United States of ferently depending on our venient by the same snow- mountains of snow clogging was a superb black velvet; America! individual perception. Simi- clogged streets. our 18th century streets, a neck and arms bare and Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull larly we experience things It was during a particularly situation cursed by adults beautifully formed; her hair differently, what is fun for snowy winter in the early and loved by kids. The radio in puffs and dressed high on Read prior weeks’ “All That one person is difficult for 1950’s that we decided to put announced at 7:00AM that the head and ornamented Zazz” columns at www.mary another. Winter offers a into action a plan that we schools in Boston were with white ostrich plumes; 4nails.com. Mary is a third- great example, for children cooked up with some friends closed for the day, it was around her neck an elegant generation cosmetologist and it is a time to have great fun the previous winter. We Friday, by early morning pearl necklace. Though no a Massachusetts distributor of in the snow, winter’s appeal would build an igloo in the we were hard at work build- longer younger she is still a Kosmea brand rose hip oil diminishes as we grow older middle of North Square, not ing our igloo, six kids on a very handsome woman.” products. She may be contacted turning what was once a just an ordinary igloo it was mission, nothing, no force FRANCES FOLSOM at (978) 470-8183 or magical season into a pain to be big enough to serve as on earth could stop us. We CLEVELAND (1893-1897) [email protected] in the neck and a source of our winter club house, built worked through the day and constant complaint. out of enough snow to make by late afternoon the igloo Snow and children are it last ‘till spring. Nothing, made for each other, what is but nothing will fire up the (Continued on Page 15) FREE Course cold and wet for adults is imagination of kids like an magical and liberating for igloo and the kids in the Offers Help for Families of Mentally Ill children with endless pos- neighborhood were defi- ary ou erra The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of sibilities for fun and mis- nitely fired up. All that was Massachusetts is sponsoring a free Family-to-Family chief. Winter in the North needed was a little help from  educational course in downtown Boston for family mem- End was definitely a love Mother Nature and she heehan bers of individuals with a serious mental illness. The NAMI hate season, loved by chil- came through in spades. Family-to-Family course has been given nationwide to over 100,000 family members since its inception. It is taught by two trained family member volunteers and is intended to help family caregivers cope with a close relative’s mental illness. The Boston class, which is funded in part by the LUCIA Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, will consist of twelve weekly two and one half hour sessions (6:30-9:00 R I S T O R A N T E & B A R February 3, 1999 – February 3, 2009 P.M.). The classes will begin on Wednesday, February 18, th Traditional 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY 2009 and will end on Wednesday, May 6 . They will cover information about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major Italian Cuisine God looked around His garden, And found an empty place. depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disor- ders and borderline personality disorder. The classes also He then looked down upon the earth, cover topics such as coping skills, crisis and relapse, Donato Frattaroli And saw your tired face. listening and communication techniques, problem solving He put His arms around you, 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 and limit setting techniques and the family caregiver’s need And lifted you to rest. for self-care. 617.367.2353 God’s garden must be beautiful, The course is open to close relatives and significant others He always takes the best. of persons with a serious mental illness. However, it is — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — He saw the road was getting rough, not open to individuals who themselves suffer from a seri- So He closed your weary eyelids, ous mental illness, unless their condition is stable and Private dining rooms for any occasion And whispered “Peace be thine.” they wish to attend as caregivers for close relatives It broke our hearts to lose you, who have a mental illness. The class size is normally [email protected] But you didn’t’ go alone, limited to 20 people and advance registration is required. For part of us went with you, For more information or to register, please call Peggy or www.luciaboston.com The day God called you home. Fenton Burke at 508-693-5872. See also www.nami.org or www.namimass.org. POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009 Page 7 ZUMIX Freeway to Hold the Next Guest Artist Workshop Says ...

You can email your questions to [email protected] to the attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Here we are 2009 and I am can do to start the year off try to make this year a bet- going to start my new year right, things that we never ter year and giving more time by being a better pooch, I am thought we would want to do to those who really need our going to be sure that I say or care to do, we can offer assistance. We pooches can hello to all my pooch friends our time to shelters on week- only do so much to keep our each time I see them and let ends or we could offer to help human companions happy them know that I care about out at our local churches, we it’s a job in itself. We are them. I am going to take can give time to the elderly going to do our best to be bet- more walks as long as the to see if there is anything ter pooches and not to stay weather is nice and try to get they may need, especially in out so long on the really cold myself in shape so I will look the cold and snow days when days because we know our good when the warm weather they can’t get out. Change human companions don’t approaches. I am going to happens for the best for all really want to be out there it make sure that I eat the of us. 2008 was not a good is only because of us. This Join us on Wednesday, January 21st from 6-8PM at ZUMIX proper food that will keep me year. We have a chance to year be a better YOU and be 202 Maverick Street, East Boston for a workshop featuring healthy and I hope all my make things better to look good to yourself and others. African drummer and percussionist Jeremy Cohen. It will human friends do the same. into our lives and see the That’s all for now ... life is cover the traditional drumming of the Ewe people of Ghana. There are a lot of things we things that we missed and good! Participants will be involved through games and activi- ties and develop coordination skills and rhythmic sense. Massport Terminal Showcases The workshop is open to the public. There is a small sug- gested donation for the general public and the workshop is free to ZUMIX participants. This workshop will rely heavily CALABRIA EXHIBIT on enthusiastic audience participation. Participants of all Logan International Air- ages are welcome! port is now temporarily home Jeremy Cohen is a Boston-based composer, educator and to a photo gallery of Calabria, percussionist. He holds degrees from the University of Cali- Italy. The photo gallery is fornia, Berkeley and the New England Conservatory of Mu- located in Terminal B near sic where, in addition to receiving his master’s degree in the US Airways Shuttle. jazz composition, he studied West African drumming. His Travelers can enjoy photos passion for African music then took him to the West African of one of Italy’s most pre- country of Ghana, where he studied traditional drumming cious gems in Southern and dancing under the world-renowned Agbeli brothers. Italy. Photographer, Nicole Jeremy currently lives in Cambridge, MA, where he con- Connolly recently displayed tinues to compose, drum and teach at both ZUMIX and the her photos during October Boston Arts Academy. B.A., University of California, Berke- Italian Heritage Month, an ley; M.M., New England Conservatory. Composition studies with event sponsored by Italia Lee Hyla, Bob Brookmeyer, Ken Schaphorst. West African per- Unita based in East Boston. cussion studies with Emmanuel Agbeli, C.K. Ladzepko, Jerry The exhibit was held in East Leake. Boston’s wonderful artist’s studio, Atlantic Works, 80 Border Street. Italia Unita Left to Right: Neffo Cappuccio, Chairman of Italia Unita collaborated on this project with Photographer Nicole Connolly and Massport’s with Massport as part of Aviation Marketing Director, Mike Cataldo stand in connecting the community front of the Calabria photo exhibit at Boston Logan to Massport. Mike Cataldo of International Airport. Massport’s Aviation Depart- ment, Tom Butler and Stuttgart, Germany. As a raphy. In 2005, Nicole took Anthony Guerriero of Mass- child she spent her sum- her hobby to the next level port’s Government Affairs mers in Hungary visiting by enrolling in BU’s Center Department and Tom Kinton, her grandmother where life of Digital Imaging Arts Hosts Board Installation CEO of Massport were in- on a small farm and the (CDIA) to become a certified strumental in putting this natural beauty of her sur- professional photographer. Ceremony and Reception project together. The display roundings left a big impres- She had the opportunity to will be up for several months. sion on her. In Nicole’s teen be instructed by well-known The East Boston Chamber of Sizzlin Hair Salon and Italia Unita thanks Mass- years her longing for adven- photographers including of Commerce will host its Tanning, will be honored by port for their commitment to ture, different cultures and Cary Wolinsky, Jim Fitts, Annual Board of Directors the Chamber officers and the community by support- countries took her to Truro Rick Ashley and Lou Jones. Installation Ceremony on directors and our elected ing local organizations. on Cape Cod. Being inspired Nicole graduated from CDIA Wednesday, January 28, officials for their service to About Nicole Connolly: by such a great artist com- April 2007. For more infor- 2009, at the newly renovated the Chamber and the East Nicole was born and raised munity soon developed a pas- mation about Nicole log onto Marriott Courtyard Boston Boston community. Newly in a small town close to sion in her for digital photog- www.nicoleconnolly.com. Logan Airport Hotel, 225 elected board directors, McClellan Highway, East Pasquale “Pat” Capogreco of Boston. There will be a Italia Unita, Franz Israel of Winter Campfire Fun cheese, cracker, and veg- the New England Gallery of Join us for an oceanside campfire. Bring • Saturday February 14, 5:30-7:30pm … etable array and hot hors Latin American Art, and your family and friends for an evening Revere Beach — Meet at: 220 Revere d’oeuvres from 5:00pm to Scott Warren of SERVPRO of walk on the beach. Come share camp- Beach Boulevard, across from State 6:00pm, with the formal East Boston, Chelsea and fire stories, roast marshmallows and Police installation ceremony to Charlestown, will be sworn warm up with hot chocolate. DCR • Saturday February 21, 5:30- commence promptly at into office. To reserve your rangers will be your guide and 7:30pm … Nahant Beach — Meet at: 6:00pm. Outgoing Chamber seat, please call 617-569- host for the evening. (Cancelled DCR parking lot near Dunkin directors, Albert “Buddy” 5000 ext. 221 (or ext. 223 for in the event of extreme Donuts & Tides Restaurant Mangini of G2 Secure Staff- Spanish) right away. Space weather.) • Saturday February 28, 5:30- ing, Derek Brodin of First is limited. For more info • Saturday, February 7, 5:30- 7:30pm … Constitution Beach — Priority Credit Union, and on the Chamber, visit 7:30pm … Winthrop Beach — Meet at: Meet at: Constitution Beach park- Michelle Salvaggio-Capurso www.EastBostonChamber.com. Winthrop Shore Drive at Ocean Avenue ing lot. For more info, call Ranger Enzo: (781) 286-2439. $600K: CHANGE The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center R.J. Antonelli and Company Incorporated Can Do Without Accountants and Auditors by Sal Giarratani Boston Business Journal Top 50 Firms – 2004/2005 Reportedly the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Corporations • Trusts • Estates • Individuals • Computer Services • Financial Planning which is controlled by Boston Medical Center will pay back Buying and Selling Businesses • I.R.S. and D.O.R. Representation • Federal and State Taxes to the government $600,000 to settle false claims allega- Rocco J. Antonelli, C.P.A. tions, federal and state officials announced January 7, 2009. 331 Montvale Avenue The Urgent Care Department at the health center was Citizens Bank Bldg. @I-93 781-937-9300 alleged to have overcharged for services provided to some Woburn, MA 01801 A Since 1948 patients during fiscal years 2003 to 2006. Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009 THE EAST BOSTON ADULT EDUCATION CENTER Celebrates its 36th Winter Graduations

Renato Avellani (right) with two of his students Some of the Graduates puter I classes. Marcos and have better paying On December 22, 2008 Exams, and many youth ser- Perkins passed her GED in Alvisuriz completed his CDL jobs. They truly deserve a and on December 27, 2008 vices (field trips to N.H. English and will attend col- Permit at the Center and is lot of credit and we (at the the East Boston Adult Ed. White Mountains, confer- lege in September, 2009. now driving trucks with his Center) are proud of every Center (Comm. Ed. Center) ences on alcohol and drugs, Mario Girardo improved on brother across the United one of them,” stated Dominic celebrated its 36th Winter tutoring in all five academic his English and U.S. History States. Donald Harding com- Avellani, the program Dir- Graduations. Over 300 im- subjects, visitations to col- at the Center and also pleted his ATB Prep at the ector and Founder. The migrants, refugees, and U.S. leges and universities, etc). passed his U.S. Citizenship Center and is today studying East Boston Adult Ed. Center school drop-outs received Some of the graduates who test. Irene Araujo completed at Mass. School of Barbering. assists anyone who walks diplomas in: GED in English received their diplomas were: her English I and II and has “This semester (2008) was in its doors. The East Boston and in Spanish, English as Luis Alvarado — he learned now enrolled in the Center’s an exceptional period for Adult Ed. Center is located a Second Language, U.S. English I and passed his GED Computer I classes. Luis these 300 youths and adults at 119 London Street, East Citizenship Prep., Computer in Spanish and is now at- Figueroa completed his En- who are today attending Boston, MA. For further I and II, CDL Permit, ATB tending Bunker Hill Com- glish II and GED and is now more advanced classes, col- information, please call Vocational School Entrance munity College. Cynthia attending the Center’s Com- leges, vocational schools, 617-567-7873. 2009 N.E.A.A. Little League Baseball BARTOLOMEO CRISTOFORI — Registration Now Underway — Inventor of the Pianoforte — The Piano by John Romano by James DiPrima Little League baseball is Cronin. Returning players lestown and other surround- back with the North End from each of these teams ing neighborhoods combin- Athletic Association. Under will remain on their respec- ing teamwork, sportsman- the direction of Commis- tive team, any returning ship, and skill building in a sioners Frank Ludiciani & players from teams other family atmosphere. It’s our Peter Sherin as well as than those five are all most goal to provide the ultimate NEAA Baseball Coordinator welcome and encouraged to baseball learning experi- John Romano. The new join this fabulous new ence by promoting competi- league will consist of five league that will continue the tive play while instilling teams with approximately tradition of 9-12 year old sportsmanship, preserving 11-12 players on each team. baseball that we all know and the fun of participation and We will play a 12 game regu- love. Returning players from creating the opportunity to lar season with playoffs and teams other than the five make lifelong friendships. an All-star Game with the listed will be placed in the NEAA volunteer commis- league concluding by the draft and selected by the one sioners, coaches and ad- end of June. All games and of the five teams on draft ministrators have over 100 practices will be at Langone day, they will not be required years of combined experi- Park on Commercial Street. to attend tryouts. ence in providing baseball There will also be the oppor- All new players who were programs to the youth of tunity for our players to not previously on a team will Boston neighborhoods. participate in the Mayor’s be required to attend the try- Registration for the 2009 Cup Baseball Tournament outs scheduled for Saturday NEAA Little League season Bartolomeo Cristofori’s Piano (1720), Metropolitan for 9 and 10 year olds and April 4th at 10am at Langone begins on January 15 and Museum of Art (New York City) the Suburban League for 11 Park on Commercial Street, runs through January 30 for and 12 year olds, as well as they will also be placed on boys and girls ages 9-12 as “I cannot imagine the in Padua, Italy Republic of any other opportunities that teams on draft day. of April 30, 2009. No one world without the piano. In Venice, May 4, 1655 and died may arise throughout the A neighborhood baseball will ever be denied the abil- my mind, it is the most di- in Florence, Italy in 1731. spring and summer. program, the North End ity to play due to financial vinely inspired instrument As was the case with many The five teams will be as Athletic Association (a non- need — please contact John on earth, and Cristofori’s artist and musicians they follows: Marlins, coached by profit association dedicated Romano at 617-880-9901 if work produced quantum- were either supported by Tom Paladino & Ralph to promote athletic, social, financial assistance is leap advance in its devel- the state, church or the Indrisano; Indians, coached educational and civic activ- needed. Registration forms opment …” David Lanz. wealthy such as the Medici by Alfredo Vilar; Tigers, ity) Little League Baseball are available online at (Emmy Award Nominee and family. Cristofori was in coached by Ralph Martig- provides a comprehensive www.neaabaseball.com. Composer) the employment of Prince netti & Jerry Knopf; Red Sox, baseball experience for youth Forms are also available at For music lovers the above Ferdinand de’ Medici in Flo- coached by Paul Luongo and in the North End, Waterfront, the Naz-zaro Community statement by Lanz is so true. rence as a designer and cus- the Giants coached by Jack Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Char- Center, 30 North Bennet For the piano when played todian of keyboard instru- Street. Checks should be encompasses the audience ments from 1690 until his made out to the NEAA and with its sound whether death. Under the roof of the LAW OFFICES OF mailed to the NEAA c/o John played loudly or softly. The Medici Empire he was able Romano 30 North Bennet St Harpsichord was the fore- to pursue his inventions. FRANK J. CIANO Boston, Mass. 02113. Forms runner of the pianoforte but We sort of take the piano GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW can also be dropped off in the sound was a sort of a loud for granted today but, its person at the Nazzaro Cen- and tinny sound and this was development as the first DIVORCE • WILLS • ESTATE PLANNING • TRUSTS ter or can be given to one of due to the instrument not true piano by Bartolomeo CRIMINAL • PERSONAL INJURY • WORKERS COMP. the coaches listed above. being able to respond to the Cristofori, of what was For further information player’s touch of the keys. known in the 1700 as the 617-354-9400 or any question or con- Although not much is “gravicembolo col piano, e Si Parla Italiano cerns, please contact John known about his early life, forte” (“harpsichord with soft 230 MSGR. O’BRIEN HIGHWAY • CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02141 Romano at (617) 880-9901 or what is known is that Bar- [email protected]. tolomeo Cristofori was born (Continued on Page 15) POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Grammy award-winner Michael Bolton, second from right, is welcomed BSO Managing Director Mark Volpe, left, is pictured with, left to right, to Symphony Hall by, left to right, Boston Pops Maestro Keith Lockhart, John & Cindy Fish, and Ann Marie & Dick Connolly. and “Company Christmas at Pops” chairs: Dick Connolly, Ted Kelly (Photo by Michael J. Lutch) and Jack Connors. (Photo by Michael Lutch) Members of “The Socially St. Nicholas.” Hill, Holiday; and Ted Kelly, The largest trade and con- try Convention of Italian Set” are still talking about CEOs, presidents, and ex- Chairman, President, and sumer wine event in the Wine in America. This spe- this season’s spectacular “A ecutives from more than 100 Chief Executive Officer, Lib- country, the Boston Wine cial Italian pavilion will fea- Company Christmas at New England-based compa- erty Mutual Group. James F. Expo offers wine enthusiasts ture nearly 100 wines from Pops,” one of the BSO’s most nies took part in the gala Cleary, Advisory Director of an unparalleled educational regions including Toscana, important annual fund-rais- event, which included a pre- UBS, returned as honorary and entertaining wine and Lombardia, Abruzzo, and ing events, which raised concert reception and gour- chairman. food experience. Calabria as well as other more than $1.2 million to met boxed dinners. Congratulations and Best The Grand Tasting show- U.S. importers of Italian benefit the Boston Sym- Since its inception in Wishes to all! cases more than 450 inter- wines. phony and Boston Pops 1984, “A Company Christ- ……. The “Super Hunger national and domestic win- Seminars are scheduled orchestras. mas at Pops” has raised Chef Challenge 2009,” a eries from 13 countries pour- for all levels of wine-lovers, Grammy award-winner nearly $17 million for the fundraiser for the Greater ing over 1,800 different led by world-renowned wine Michael Bolton headlined a Boston Symphony and Bos- Boston Food Bank, takes wines. Special features in- experts such as Wine Spec- list of special guests that ton Pops orchestras. place at The Four Seasons clude an exclusive Grand tator’s Gloria Maroti Frazee; included award-winning Silver Anniversary event Hotel on Boylston Street on Cru Wine Lounge, where Bernard de Laage de Meus columnist and frequent co-chairs were Dick Con- Wednesday, January 21 be- Reserve level wines will be of Chateau Palmer; Gary national talk show personal- nolly, Senior Vice President, ginning at 6 p.m. featured in this separate Vaynerchuk, self-trained ity Mike Barnicle serving Morgan Stanley; Jack Con- A new year, a new Super and sophisticated setting wine expert and star of as narrator of “A Visit from nors, Chairman Emeritus, Hunger Chef Challenge! for the most serious wine WineLibraryTV.com; Pilar Enjoy cocktails and hors enthusiasts. Garcia-Granero, enologist d’oeuvres, and much more, We are told that this year and president of Wines from while watching Chefs An- The Italian Trade Commis- Navarra; Quarterly Review of thony Susi (Sage), Gabriel sion is presenting “Vino Frasca (Straight Wharf, Nan- 2009,” its first annual Indus- (Continued on Page 13) tucket), Will Gilson (The Garden at the Cellar) and Evan Deluty (Stella) show off their culinary skills, using only ingredients stocked by The Greater Boston Food Bank. In a creative food frenzy, these chefs aren’t only com- peting for culinary bragging rights, but vying to set the record for raising the most money of any Super Hunger Chef event ever. Enjoying “A Company Christmas at Pops” are, left to right, For more information Anne Finucane, CMO, Bank of America; Eileen Connors, about this and other Super Jack Connors and Karen Kaplan, of Hill Holiday. Hunger Month events, con- (Photo by Michael J. Lutch) tact Marion Kassler at 617- 427-5200, e-mail mkassler@ gbfb.org, or visit www.super hungermonth.org. Mattéo Gallo ……. The “18th Annual Bos- ton Wine Expo” takes place on Saturday January 24 and o Appraisals Sunday January 25 at the Seaport World Trade Center, Sales & Rentals Boston. • DIAMONDS Real Estate ROLEX ESTATE JEWELRY 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo KEVIN M. KELLEY

BOSTON FIREFIGHTER TRACE ADKINS — X (CD) Anatomy, plus the swagger of Rest in Peace Capitol Nashville “Afterparty At Jimmy’s,” the You Will Always Be One Of Boston’s Bravest There are few country droning “Drop Dead Blues,” music artists with the ability and the dizzying “Vertigo.” MR. PRESIDENT ST. JOHN REGISTRATION COLLEGE BOARD to sing a wide range of songs, Anya switches gears for “I, Barack Hussein Obama St. John’s Catholic School, Big Hockey East weekend. from the humorous to the “Lullaby For A Realist,” II, do solemnly swear that I located in the North End, Northeastern swept Merri- amorous, as Trace Adkins. standing tall with “Two Left will faithfully execute the will have a registration for mack in a home and home His recent hit “You’re Gonna Feet,” a breezy cover of Office of President of the new first to eight graders series 2-1, and 2-1 to stay a Miss This,” remained at Antonio Carlos Jobim’s United States, and that I, to on January 21 from 8:30 am- top Hockey East. Vermont the #1 spot for three weeks, classic “Waters Of March,” the best of my ability pre- 10 am. Call 617-227-3143 for took three of four home ice earning two Grammy nomi- changing direction for “Not serve, protect, and defend further information. points from BC, tying up the nations (Best Male Country A Through Street,” then the Constitution of the Eagles 2-2 in the closing Vocal Performance and Best mounts the playful “Cowboy,” United States, so help me RED SOX FENWAY second of regulation on a Country Song) for “You’re and celebrates with the God”. With these words JOB FAIR Brian Roloff goal, and a 4-2 Gonna Miss This” — shows clap, clap of “High On The Barack Obama will be sworn The Boston Red Sox win. Providence finally got his tender side, while the Ceiling.” Anya’s Slow & in as the 44th President of the Fenway Job Fair takes place their first League win up- raucous “Badonkadonk” is Steady Seduction may not United States of America on on January 20th and 21st ping ULowell 4-2, and UNH the humor. Adkins’ X (Ten) seduce you, but it will cer- Tuesday, January 20, 2009. from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at earned three out of four is a dozen cuts that display tainly induce your undivided Fenway Park. Representa- tough to get points in a 2-2 his versatility. Opening with attention! NEAA BASEBALL tives from Event Operations tie, and a 2-1 OT win over the tasty “Sweet,” followed by THE DEAD POOL — IS BACK! (ushers, ticket takers etc), UMASS. In the game I at- the enthusiastic “Happy SOUNDTRACK (CD) A lot of people have been the ticket office, security tended Chris Connolly had To Be Here,” the lush “All Aleph working very hard to put and ground crew will be tak- two goals to lead #2 Boston I Ask For Anymore,” the en- Grammy Award-winning NEAA baseball back on the ing applications. Bring an University past Maine 4-2. ticing “Let’s Do That Again,” Lalo Schifrin was the log- map, resulting to date with updated resume! Enter at In ECAC action Coach Ted truckin’ your mind with ical choice to compose the a baseball league with a Gate D. Donato’s Harvard Team con- “Hauling One Thing,” and soundtrack for Dead Pool, ‘Little League Experience’ tinue to struggle, snapping hits the midpoint with the having scored the three of open to boys and girls ages MFA OPEN HOUSE their pointless streak with funky “Better Than I Thought the first four films of Clint 9-12 as of April 30, 2009 for The Museum of Fine a 1-1 tie with Brown, but fall- I’td Be.” Adkins’ first single Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry” the North End, Charlestown, Arts will hold their Annual ing to arch rival Yale 6-2. from X, “Muddy Water” will be series. Schifrin’s work on South End, West End, and Martin Luther King Jr., In other hockey action followed by his second single this the fifth and final film Beacon Hill. Registration Holiday Open House on Tommy DeRosa continues to “Marry For Money,” with both of the series truly energizes takes place January 15-30. Monday, January 19th from be the point leader at Tufts. songs sandwiched around the action-packed film that You can register at the 10:00 am-4:45 pm. Admis- Townie Tom got a big assist ‘winners’ as, “Til The Last includes a spoof of the famed Nazzaro Community Center sion is FREE. when his Jumbos stung Nor- Shot’s Fired” backed by the car chase scene from the or online. Call John Romano wich 2-1, and the St. An- West Point Cadet Choir, plus film Bullitt, which Schifrin at 617-880-9901. Check out ST. DAMIAN PLAQUE selm’s Women Team won the tender “I Can’t Outrun also scored. Since much of www.neaabaseball.com On Saturday (January 10th) both games in their St. ‘A’s’ You,” doing his best baritone the score contains just brief Father Antonio OFM, Pastor tournament defeating Will- work on “Hillbilly Rich,” and snippets of the score’s tracks, FATHER ROGER CLARK of St. Leonard Parish, dedi- iams 4-3 in OT and Bowdoin the sobering “Sometimes A several have been edited Fr. Roger Clark, who was cated a plaque honoring the 3-1. Man Takes A Drink.” Super into “suites,” to enhance the Pastor at St. Stephen’s St. Damian Society and the Taft School Alum Aaron album that should earn the CD’s playability. Stand- Church, would appreciate fine long-time work of its O’Callahan is playing his Adkins more awards! outs include, “The Car,” any help for the children he members at St. Leonard’s freshman hockey year at SIMPLY RED 25 — “Time To Get Up,” “The works with in Bolivia. He Church following the 5:15 pm Bowdoin. Aaron is the son of THE GREATEST HITS (CD) Rules,” “The Last Auto- works in the Children’s Mass. The Society’s mission Olympic 1980 USA Hockey Razor & Tie graph,” “Kidnap and Rescue, Cancer Hospital in Santa came to an end at the close Team Gold Medallist Jack Mick Hucknall fronts one and finally, “The Pier, The Cruz, Bolivia. His address is: of the year. This mission is O’Callahan. of the most successful Bridge, And The City.” The Father Roger Clark, Casilla needed now more than ever, British acts — Simply Red, latter closes the show with 919, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. and I hope others will step HOT STOVE who celebrates their 25th an instrumental rendi- up, to do the same type of work Watching the 2008 World anniversary with a 17-track tion of Harry Callahan’s NEAD, NEAA in the very near future. Series on the MLB-TV over CD. Chock full of their most melancholy “love” themes, TAKE FAMILIES TO the past few days, I realized beloved songs and a brand lowering the curtain on one SEE CELTICS, AGAIN! RICHARD ‘BIFFO’ what a great World Series it new single, “Go Now,” a cover of the most popular movie Thanks to the combined COPPOLA was! of The Moody Blues’ classic franchises. Schifrin and efforts of North End Against A son, a brother, an uncle, Pitchers and catchers re- hit. Simply Red culls their Eastwood are a tough com- Drugs with the support of the a North Ender, loved by his port on February 14th. ten studio albums and in- bination to beat! North End Athletic Associa- family and his extended World Baseball Classic be- clude the #1 “Holding Back MISSY HIGGINS — tion some North End young- family ... the North End. He gins on March 5th. The Years,” the Motown clas- ON A CLEAR NIGHT (CD) sters and their families will be missed. sic “If You Don’t Know Me By Reprise attended the Boston Celtics- TIDBITS Now,” along with four other Australian export Missy Toronto game on Monday at HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK - Sunny, thank you for that charting Hot 100 singles. Higgins is about to embark TD Banknorth Garden. The St. Clement’s hoop is un- apple pie recipe! Pick your favorites from on another North American youngsters had the added defeated in Catholic Central - Celeb Sightings: Joe choices that include, “Sun- tour, and if you plan your NEAD 20th birthday surprise League play. The Anchor- Bono and son at the Bruins- rise,” “Stars,” “A New Flame,” schedule wisely, you can of taking part in the Celtics men of Somerville are Carolina hockey game, and “Your Mirror,” “For Your catch her ‘live’ at The House High-Five Tunnel, welcom- coached by former Colum- Bosco legend Harry Colangelo Babies,” “It’s Only Love,” of Blues, March 7th. On A ing the Celtics back to the bus star and Coach Leo taking in the Celtics. “The Right Thing,” “Some- Clear Night is Higgins’ diary court, on the court, at the Boucher, and the St. Clem- thing Got Me Started,” and of growing up in public, and beginning of the third quar- ent Hockey Team defeated SMILE! “So Not Over You.” Second the changing worldview of ter. This is the second time East Boston 8-2. half simply delectable are, a self-assured artist. Com- this year NEAD and NEAA CM outlasted Xaverian “You Make Me Feel Brand bining irresistible melodies have ‘teamed’ up with the 4-2. Malden Catholic tipped New,” “Say You Love Me,” and straight-to-the-heart Celtics. St. John’s Prep 1-0. Remember “Home,” “Fairground,” and lyrics with deliberate vocals. “Money’s Too Tight (To Men- Check out Missy’s eleven Your tion).” Mick’s vocals possess self-penned songs, begin- Have a professional represent a soulful resonance that is ning with the insecurity of you and your claim against Loved Ones extremely pleasurable! “Where I Stood” and “100 ANYA MARINA — SLOW & Round The Bends,” trailed the Insurance Company STEADY SEDUCTION: by the surreal “Steer,” the PHASE II (CD) sweet “Sugarcane,” and the Richard Settipane Chop Shop-Atlantic questioning lyrics of “Se- PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER Marina’s CD title, Slow & cret.” Sincerity rings true as Steady Seduction may be Higgins continues with FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD misleading as Anya takes “Warm Whispers,” the pain- rhythmic loops and adds ful “The Wrong Girl,” the And All Other Losses Pertaining to weird songs. The unique attempt at imitation via Your Home or Business. The Post-Gazette collection starts with the “Angela,” and the denial One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 accepts memorials cabaret-flavored “All The “Peachy.” Higgins wraps up Boston, Massachusetts 02114 throughout the year. Same To Me,” followed by her complex album with “Cut It Out,” the album’s “Going North” and the finale 24 Hour Service Please call first single “Move You” was “Forgive Me.” Passion and (617) 523-3456 617-227-8929 inspired by a quote from sincerity are definitely good FAX (617) 723-9212 and ask for Lisa psychiatrist Carl Jung and traits, and Missy has them was featured in Grey’s both! POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009 Page 11

THE REGENT THEATRE JEWELS – February 26th through 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA March 8, 2009. A ballet in three parts AN EVENING WITH SHAWN ART presents a miniature history of clas- KLUSH – Saturday, January 31st at sical dance, with references to Ballet’s NOW 8:00 PM and Sunday, February 1st at MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS French origins. Each act is distinct in 2:00 PM. In just a short time Shawn Huntington Ave., Boston, MA both music and style. Klush has officially emerged as the PLACE (VILLAGE) 2006-2008 – SLEEPING BEAUTY – April 23 PLAYING top professional Elvis tribute artist in Now through January 25, 2009. through May 3, 2009. It’s a magical the world. He is the closest thing to These are the works by renowned fairy tale of good, evil, true love and a the King in concert. sculptor Rachel Whiteread. This ex- spellbound princess who sleeps for BUDDY, BOPPER & VALENS: hibition includes sculptural pieces 100 years and is awakened by the kiss UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN Their last show 50 years later!!! – and some rarely seen drawings by the of a handsome prince. Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 3:00 PM. artist. This exhibit also features 200 DIAGHILV BALLETS RUSSES Come and enjoy Buddy artist, Brian vintage dollhouses. For more informa- CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – May Best as he sings all our favorites tion, please visit www.mfa.org/calen- 14th through May 17, 2009. This pro- “Chantilly Lace”, “Peggy Sue”, dar or call 617-369-3300. gram includes The Prodigal Son, one “LaBamba” and many others. of the few narrative ballets based on THE MAN IN BLACK: A TRIBUTE PEABODY MUSEUM the Biblical tale of the rebellious son TO JOHNNY CASH – Saturday, Feb- OF ARCHAEOLOGY who leaves his father’s home to find ruary 21st at 8:00 PM. Shawn Barker 11 Divinity Avenue, adventure; The Afternoon of a takes the stage with traditional Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Faun, originally staged to depict the Johnny Cash greeting to his exit. A GOOD TYPE – TOURISM AND dancers as part of a large tableau; Le Shawn truly captures the presence SCIENCE IN EARLY JAPANESE Spectre de la Rose, tells the story of of Cash, not only through his music, PHOTOGRAPHS – Ongoing. This a young girl who returning from her but in his storytelling. For tickets and new photographic exhibition pre- first ball, falls asleep and dreams that more information, please call: 781-646- sents 46 compelling images of Japa- the rose she holds in her hand is danc- 4849 or visit: www.regenttheatre.com nese photographic prints, many hand- ing and Le Sacre du Printemps, this colored, that were produced for the score is rhythmic and inspired by primi- THE BOSTON tourist trade in the late nineteenth tive pagan rituals. For tickets and per- CONSERVATORY THEATER century. For further information, formance times call: 1-866-348-9738 31 Hemenway St., Boston, MA please call: 617-496-1027 or visit: or log onto www.bostonballet.com. CENDRILLON – February 5-7, 2009 www.peabody.harvard.edu at 8:00 PM and February 8, 2009 at INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY 2:00 PM. A fairy tale in four acts first INSTITUTE OF ART performed in Paris in 1899. This is one CONTEMPORARY ART 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA of the most frequently performed of 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA ELEMENTS – Friday, January 23, Massenet’s operas. SHEPARD FAIREY: SUPPLY AND 2009 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, Janu- SERSE – April 2-4, 2009 at 8:00 PM DEMAND – February 6, 2009 through ary 24th at 8:00 PM. Keigwin and com- and April 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM. This is April 19, 2009. This solo museum ex- pany creates provocative, witty and an opera by George Frederic Handel hibition of work spans a career of engaging dances that are inspired by and tells the story of King Xerxes street artists, including many sten- earth, fire, air and water. Enjoy this who harbors an unrequited love for ciled stickers from early guerilla art wonderful presentation of dance. For a princess who loves his brother. campaigns and much more. more info call: 617-478-3100 or visit The opera is sung in Italian with MOMENTUM 12: GERARD www.icaboston.org. English surtitles. For tickets, please BYRNE – Now through March 1, 2009. call: 617-912-9240 or 617-912-9222 or Byrne’s compelling multimedia works CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE visit: www.bostonconservatory.edu/ blurs the lines between past and 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA performances. present, fiction and documentary. He TANGO: Historias Breves (Short THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY uses a range of sources from litera- Stories) – Friday, January 30th at WIND ENSEMBLE WILL PRESENT ture to popular magazines. 7:30 PM; Saturday, January 31st at TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” raves the New York Post for DESERTS and other pieces from Rob- MOMENTUM 13: EILEEN QUIN- 8:00 PM and Sunday, February 1st at JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best ert Sheena; Kalevi Aho; Antheil and LAN – March 18 through July 12, 2009. 2:00 PM. Direct from Buenos Aires, Marti Epstein. This event is FREE. Eileen’s work captures the mystery Tango: Historias Breves captures Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four and illusion of the photographic im- Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and For more information, call: 617-912- all the passion and sensuality of the 9240 or 617-912-9222. age. She uses pre-digital techniques tango. Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids such as gels, strobes and smoke ma- FLAMENCO FESTIVAL – Febru- became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM chines. For more info call: 617-478- ary 13-15, 2009. Seville’s Isabel Bayon They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds Lexington, MA 3100 or visit www.icaboston.org. is widely considered the definitive fla- and sold 175 million records worldwide — all before they AN AMERICAN JOURNEY – March menco dancer, known for her elegant 1, 2009. Irish, Italian and Eastern and passionate performances. For fur- were 30! Check out theater section for more details. European Jewish immigrants share DANCE ther information call 617-876-4275 or Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” songs, dances and stories as they sail log onto www.WorldMusic.org. and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT to New York in 1907. For more infor- THE CITI-WANG THEATRE THEATER WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims mation, time of the performance and 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY Time Magazine. The JERSEY BOYS tickets, visit: www.revels.org. BLACK AND WHITE – February 12- THEATER THE OPERA HOUSE creative team comprises two-time 15, 2009. This five-ballet program in- 31 Hemenway St, Boston, MA 539 Washington St, Boston, MA Tony Award®-winning director Des SANDERS THEATRE cludes Falling Angels, a mesmeriz- SPRING DANCE CONCERT – Feb- DIRTY DANCING – February 7, McAnuff, book writers Marshall 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA ing study in motion and minimalism; ruary 19-21, 2009 at 8:00 PM and Feb- through March 15, 2009. A movie seen Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Sarabande, a powerful display for six ruary 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM. The pro- by millions with an unforgettable Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and cho- – Saturday, February 7, 2009 at men; Petite Mort, which incorpo- gram includes David Lichine’s light soundtrack and adored by many, is reographer Sergio Trujillo. For infor- 8:00 PM. With the power of gospel and rates artistic swordplay set to music hearted and youthful Graduation Ball. now a record-breaking stage show. mation call 617-482-9393. For tick- the precision of Broadway, Ladysmith by Mozart; Six Dances and No More A spectacular performance not to be For tickets, times of performances and ets log onto www.telecharge.com or is the undisputed king of mbube. They Play, playing with space, shapes and missed. For more information and tick- more information, please call:1-866- call (800) 432-7250. have continued to thrill audiences contrasts. ets, please call: 617-912-9240. 633-0194. around the world with its strong, proud melodies. For tickets and more THE COLONIAL THEATRE information, call: 617-876-4275 or 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA MUSIC visit: www.WorldMusic.org. ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS FROST/NIXON – January 27, 2009 through February 8, 2009. Stacy TD BANKNORTH GARDEN ITALIAN RADIO Israel, The Consulate General of Italy Keach leads a cast of 10 in this fast- Causeway Street, Boston, MA “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM and the Dante Alighieri Society paced Tony Award nominated new FLEETWOOD MAC - March 11, Special Events to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom proudly presents A Commemoration play which shows the determination, 2009 at 8:00 PM. “We love our band Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The of Italian National Holocaust conviction and cunning of two men and think the title of the tour “UN- WEST END COMMUNITY Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca Remembrance Day. A screening and as they square off in one of the most LEASHED” perfectly describes how we CENTER every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM discussion of the film Musica monumental television interviews of all feel when we get on stage to- 150 Staniford St., Boston, MA www.1110wccmam.com Concentrationaria, interviews, docu- all time. gether — especially in 2009. We’re so WEST END POETRY CLUB has “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays ments and original score in original A BRONX TALE – March 31 happy to get back out on the road, open readings on the second and 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi languages with English subtitles by through April 11, 2009. Actor Chazz perform everyone’s favorite songs and fourth Tuesday of every month at AM 1460 www.1460WXBR.com Francesco Lotoro. Palminteri gives an unforgettable per- see our fans.” Direct from Fleetwood 7:00 PM in the Center by area poets. “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 7:30PM formance as a young boy’s rough child- Mac. Do not miss this performance. For more information call Duane at: Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM at the Dante Alighieri Cultural Cen- hood in the 1960s-era Bronx, and the For tickets call 617-931-2000 or log 617-416-0718. or online www.djrocco.com. ter, 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, unforgettable people he encountered. onto www.ticketmaster.com. “The Nick Franciosa Show” - Carol Bonomo Albright, editor, will For tickets call Ticketmaster at: 617- FAIRMONT COPLEY HOTEL Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM read and discuss the Italian-Ameri- 931-2787. BERKLEE PERFORMANCE 138 St James Ave., Boston, MA on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and can literature in Wild Dreams, the Best CENTER BOSTONIAN SOCIETY’S AWARD WAZN 1470 AM. of Italian Americana. This program is BOSTON UNIVERSITY THEATRE 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston GALA - Thursday, January 29, 2009. sponsored by the Dante and the 264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA The Sovereign Bank Music Series The Bostonian Society presents DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY Pirandello. Free and open to the pub- THE CORN IS GREEN – Now at Berklee. Pop music chases fads; famed documentary filmmaker Ken 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA lic. For further information, please call through February 8, 2009. Kate great music surprises us. The Sover- Burns with its Boston History Award BEL CANTO OPERA – Sunday, 781-245-6536. Burton stars as Miss Moffat in this eign Bank Music Series at Berklee to recognize his role in interpreting January 18, 2009 at 2:30 PM – Pre- classic play of a schoolteacher who presents great music from Peru to and sharing our nations history with sented by the Pirandello Lyceum. This BOSTON’S NORTH END LIBRARY creates the first school in a poverty Nashville; from soul to lando to jazz. the public. Ken Burns has produced Italian opera concert will be entirely 25 PARMENTER STREET stricken, Welsh coal-mining town. Eight shows. No boundaries. Full of and directed a number of documen- Italian. The renowned Boston Bel Saturday, February 23, the For more info call: 617-266-0800 or surprises. February 5, 2009 – JAZZ taries for PBS including, The Brooklyn Canto Opera Company, artistically Pirandello Lyceum will sponsor an www.huntingtontheatre.org. as Condition: Mint Condition, Bridge, The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz directed by Bradley Pennington, will Italian film (to be announced) with March 1, 2009 – The Great Ameri- and recently The War. For tickets call present arias from favorite operas English subtitles, at 10:15 AM caffe e EMERSON COLLEGE can Songbook: The Music of Burt 617-720-1713, Ext. 10. Proceeds to such as Cavalleria Rusticana, Tosca, biscotti will be offered. The film starts Cutler Majestic Theatre Bacharach, March 7, 2009 – Shin- benefit the programs, services, and Madama Butterfly, Il Barbiere Di at 10:30 AM SHARP. Adults only, the 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA ing Stars: The Music of Earth, collections of the Bostonian Society Siviglia, La Boheme and La Fanciulla film is free and open to the general THE NOSE – February 27, 2009, Wind & Fire, April 16, 2009 – Singers and the Old State House Museum. del West. Members and friends are public. Weather advisory: If the library March 1st and 3rd 2009. This is an Showcase: The 25th Anniversary. All asked to make plans early to be is open, the film will be shown. RSVP absurdist satirical opera about a petty concerts begin at 8:15 p.m., except NORTH END RESTAURANTS present and enjoy beautiful Italian is not required. bureaucrat who faces an identity crisis where noted. North End Boston, MA music accompanied by the dynamic, when his nose leaves his face and CITYFEAST: DINING OUT TO lovely Bel Canto voices. Free parking SONS OF ITALY HALL takes on a life of its own. It is sung SYMPHONY HALL CONQUER DIABETES – Sunday, is available for early birds at the Dante King Hill Road, Braintree, MA in Russian with English supertitles. 301 Mass Ave., Boston, MA January 25, 2009. This event will Alighieri Cultural Center. Additional ITALIAN CARNIVAL – Saturday, For further info call: 617-451-3388. BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA – Fri- benefit the Joslin Diabetes Center. parking is available at the Kendall February 21, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. til day, March 27, 2009 at 8:00 PM. Down Participating restaurants will be Theater garage at a reduced rate with 12 Midnight. Sponsored by Festa SHUBERT THEATER by the riverside is an extraordinary Antico Forno; Eclano; Lucca; Prezza; validation from the Dante. This event Calabrese this event will include a 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA collaboration between the gospel Taranta; Terramia and Tresca. These sells out very quickly. For more infor- delicious dinner and dancing. Festa JERSEY BOYS - July 23 - August music of the Blind Boys of Alabama restaurants will be serving guests a mation log onto www.pirandello.com Calabrese is a non profit organization 30, 2009. JERSEY BOYS, winner of and the ageless New Orleans Jazz. sumptuous five-course meal, featur- or call 781-245-6536. that raises money to support local the 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Come and enjoy this uplifting evening ing house specialties and wine. For AMERICAN JEWISH COMMIT- charities in Eastern, Massachusetts. Musical Show Album, features their of music. For tickets call: 617-876- more information and tickets please TEE. Sunday, January 27, 2009 For tickets and more information hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t 4275 or www.WorldMusic.org. call: 617-264-2777. 2:00 PM – The Consulate General of please call 617-842-4222. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Women are getting behind the wheel nedy Center COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED again in Baghdad. When violence there was Honors. QUICK! INSTANT RICE AND SHRIMP soaring, few women dared to drive, fearing Streisand, attack by Islamic extremists who decided an outspo- WITH VEGETABLES to keep them tied to their homes. But prior ken liberal 12 to 14 medium size shrimp (remove shells) to the breakdown of order, Iraqi women were who has said 1 ¼ cup water (or clam juice) long accustomed to driving. Now, local both of Bush’s electoral victories were sto- ½ cup Instant Rice of choice driving schools report an increase of female len, said she was putting that all aside to 1 tablespoon butter students, and the Iraqi Auto and Tourism receive the prestigious award. “Art tran- ¾ cup frozen peas, corn, and cut up carrots mixture (optional) Association says that most of the 123 people scends politics this weekend,” she said. ¼ teaspoon. onion powder (or minced onion, optional) who signed up for driving lessons last month One more time! Statistics show that men ¼ teaspoon. garlic powder (or chopped garlic, optional) were women. “Even the Iraqi Army, when I who kiss their wives goodbye in the morn- 2 tablespoons white wine of choice am at their checkpoints, they encourage ing live five years longer than those who Salt to taste me,” said 28-year-old Ashwa Mejid. “They don’t. Some of you men had better pucker- say, ‘You’re a hero! You’re brave!’” up before you tucker-out. Bring water or clam juice to boil in a two-quart saucepan. Ah, women drivers! Nothing confuses a The handsome Tom Analetto of Medford, Stir in butter after water boils. Add rice and stir. Cover and man more than to drive behind a woman says, “Formerly a kiss used to follow a nice cook over low heat about five minutes. Check to be sure who does everything right. Women can drive evening, but nowadays a nice evening fol- liquid does not fully evaporate. Add frozen vegetables (op- as well as men, says a traffic expert. When lows a kiss.” tional), stir and cover for about five minutes. you think about it, that isn’t such a great The astute Robyn Waters of Swampscott Meantime remove shells from shrimp. Rinse shrimp with achievement. wants you to know, when a man tells you cold water before adding to rice and vegetable mixture. Add Carlo Scostumato, says, “Always give a your kisses are intoxicating, watch out he two teaspoons of white wine of choice to small amount of woman driver half the road, that is, if you is probably mixing his drinks. water or clam juice before spreading over rice and shrimp can tell which half she wants.” It was Mae West who said, “Few men know mixture. Cover and continue cooking over low heat until Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, says, “Remem- how to kiss well; unfortunately, I’ve always all shrimp have turned pink and vegetables are cooked to ber, women not only drive as well as men, had time to teach them.” your liking. but they can do it on either side of the road.” Joe Antonelli of Somerville thinks they Can be served alone or with a portion of baked, grilled or The bare facts of a football player! When should erect signs at airports stating “Start broiled fish of choice. (Haddock, Cod, Salmon; or Swordfish). Fox Sports went live to the Minnesota kissing goodbye early, so the plane can Serves two Vikings’ locker room, they treated viewers leave on time.” Directions for baking this Instant Rice and Shrimp: to a full-frontal shot of naked tight end Some interesting show business stuff Add instant rice and butter to a baking pan. Add water or Visanthe Shiancoe. Shiancoe said team- from our noted musicologist Albert Natale. clam juice to rice. Place cleaned shrimp into instant rice mates are now calling him the “Equipment For starters, Chubby Checker, born Ernest in baking pan. Spread vegetables of choice over rice and Manager.” Evans, Checker chose his stage name as shrimp. Cover before placing baking pan into a 375°F pre- Mama mia! Staying busy in retirement, homage to Fats Domino. Elvis Presley’s first heated oven. Bake for twenty minutes before removing from after Rajo Devi of India became a mother number one hit was “Heartbreak Hotel” in oven. Sprinkle white wine over ingredients and add some for the first time at age 70. Her doctor says February 1956. For 16 months following. he clam juice or water if dry. Cover and return to oven for an she is the oldest person yet to give birth after had a record-sometimes two-on the nation’s additional 6 to 8 minutes. Vegetables may need to bake vitro fertilization. Top 10 list. We asked Natale, how many road longer. Cover and return to oven until vegetables are cooked Scornato! A prankster dropped a fake $100 pictures did Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, and to serve. When all shrimp are fully pink (done) remove bill into a Salvation Army kettle. “Whenever Dorothy Lamour make? Natale says there baking pan from oven and add some clam juice or water if we receive $100 bills there’s a big woo-hoo were seven: Road to Singapore (1940), Road needed. among staff,” said Paul Egan of the Greens- to Zanzibar (1941), Road to Morocco (1942), NOTE: There was no” instant rice” until I was well into my boro, N.C., Salvation Army. “ That high feel- Road to Utopia (1946), Road to Rio (1947), cooking years. Mama was the kind of women who loved to try ing fell fast.” Road to Bali (1953) and Road to Hong Kong new recipes, especially because she enjoyed shortening the This just in! For the first time, minori- in 1962. Verdi wrote the opera Aida at the time necessary to prepare our meals. She was a busy lady ties account for half the population of the request of the khedive of Egypt to com- serving customers and helping the bakers and Papa at times country’s biggest cities, the U.S. Census memorate the opening of the Suez Canal. to prepare bread loaves to be baked. So I was not surprised Bureau reported. The percentage of blacks, During the casting of the film Gone with the when she started using Instant Rice in some of her recipes. Hispanics, Asians, and other nonwhites in Wind, more than 1,400 candidates were in- Since I follow her love of preparing foods, I also find it major cities is just a sliver below 50%, a 2% terviewed for the part of Scarlett O’Hara, and interesting to cook with instant rice when I am short of time in increase since 2000. The Bureau also said more than $92,000 was spent in the search. preparing a meal. This is one I wish to share with you. ethnic diversity in small-town America has And, the film Quo Vadis used 30,000 extras increased sharply in recent years. (and 63 lions). It was on this date, January 16 in 1999, With millions of people expected for Barack Vita can be reached at [email protected] U.S. citizens interned in Nazi concen- Obama’s inauguration on January 20, the tration camps received reparation from D.C. City Council has passed emergency Germany worth up to $20 million. legislation that will allow restaurants, bars, Last heard, more than a million dollars and nightclubs to serve alcohol until 5 a.m. Fully Insured belonging to Adolf Hitler and other promi- — three hours later than usual — from Lic #017936 nent Nazis is still unclaimed in American January 17 to January 21. banks. The money was deposited several Some Italian American facts: Four star years before America entered World War II General Anthony Zinni, a veteran Maine and and no one knows what to do with it today. son of Italian immigrants, commanded Op- Questions people ask: What does auld lang eration Desert Fox, the U.S. bombing of Iraq Heating & Air Conditioning syne mean? In Scottish it means literally in 1998. It was the largest U.S. offensive Sales, Service & Installation “old long ago.” What significance does since the Gulf War in 1991. General Carl February 2 have for Christians? According Vuono was the first Italian American to be Ken Shallow to Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald, it appointed Army chief of staff. He served from 617.593.6211 [email protected] is more than Groundhog Day — it is 1987-1991 and was appointed by President Candlemas, which commemorates the Ronald Reagan. Bruno Sammartino came to presentation of Jesus in the Temple. the U.S. from Italy after World War II, suffer- Candles are blessed and carried in a pro- ing from malnutrition. By 1959 he had be- 1st Generation cession. In England, the feast is associated come a professional wrestler and in 1963 with Groundhog Day. If the weather is became the world champion, a title he held Italian-American sunny on Candlemas, winter will remain; for twelve years. At 5’11" with a 58-inch chest, if cloudy, spring will come. When was the 21-inch biceps and a 38-inch waist, he was Vita Orlando Sinopoli first laundromat opened? On April 18, 1934, World Wrestling Federation champ for eight Shares with us the Washateria in Fort Worth, Texas, was years. Sonny Dae, born Pascal Vennitti in opened by J.F. Cantrell. It offered four elec- 1931, recorded “Rock Around the Clock” in a delightful recollection tric washing machines that were rented by 1950, four years before Bill Haley& the Com- of her memories as a child the hour. Who was the first female to hold a ets made it “Rock ‘n Roll’s first big hit in 1954. post in the U.S. Cabinet? It was Frances Music arranger Al Caiola wrote the theme growing up in Perkins, who served as Secretary of Labor song for the 1950s TV series “Bonanza.” Boston’s “Little Italy” under Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to Albert Natale reminds us, for nearly half 1945. How many square feet of skin cover a century, from 1929 to 1977, Guy Lombardo and a collection of the human body? The average body has 14 led his Royal Canadians band, which became Italian family recipes to 18 square feet of skin. How many hairs an institution on New Year’s Eve when mil- from the homeland. are on a human head? About 100,000. And, lions of people crowded into Manhattan’s how much of your body’s heat do you lose by Times Square while Lombardo’s band played not covering your head? Your mother was “Auld Lang Syne.” For the record, when Guy Great as Gifts right! You lose about half to three-fourths of Lombardo passed away, it would be one of Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH it. his sax players Joe Cipriano who tempo- or order an autographed copy from Barbra Streisand got an awkward kiss rarily took over the band. A dear friend, Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 on the cheek from George Bush when Cipriano, is a native of Boston. Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling the singer was named a recipient of the Ken- AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009 Page 13

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After reading stories about borhood allowed Masses and One of my great uncle and the Mount Carmel Church religious education to take aunt’s daughters, Margaret in East Boston I decided to place at a vacant convent had a son who would have write a column on it. I re- that belonged to the parish. been about my age. He de- member reading something What was considered the con- veloped, I believe a ruptured about the church’s closing cession was that many pa- appendix and passed away back around 2004, but not rishioners would have to be when he was about three or being a member of the par- absorbed by the Sacred Heart four years old. His parents ish nor living in East Boston Church, a nearby Catholic buried him out of the any more, I probably looked Church with a much larger Mt. Carmel and “Cousin at the articles written about congregation. This absorp- John” sang at the funeral, the closing and quickly forgot tion would then allow the again, his rendition of Ave about what was happening. Archdiocese to sell off a few Maria. That time, there I didn’t feel any attach- of the Mt. Carmel buildings wasn’t a dry eye in the ment to the church until I and one from the Sacred family. needed documents that Heart. What often accompanied would enable my oldest son, The story goes on and on the happy events at the John, to obtain an Italian with the results not pleasing church were the receptions passport. When John told me the people who were faithful that followed. Again, they that he would have to provide to the church that was part weren’t just for the adults. information on direct lin- of their lives, the protest We kids were always part of eage of family members that continues to this day. them. Whether the recep- preceded him, I looked for I usually don’t get political tions were at the church documents that proved citi- in my writing. I leave it to hall, Meridian Hall in Cen- zenship, census statistics people who are more ori- tral Square or the Sons of and marriage records. I dis- ented in these matters like Italy, then located on Tren- covered, due to this investi- the Molinari Brothers and ton Street, my cousins An- gation, that both sets of my Sal Giaratanni, just for start- thony, Ralph Pepe and I Boston Pops Maestro Keith Lockhart, left, is pictured with grandparents were married ers. But, I began thinking would run and have a good Jim and Barbara Cleary. (Photo by Michael J. Lutch) at the Mt. Carmel Church and my memory of family slide on the floors of these not long after it came into events that took place at the places. They used to throw Wines editor Randy Shea- third stream pianist Ran existence in around 1905. Mr. Carmel began coming something like corn meal on han; Al Marzi of Harpoon Blake will host “An Evening By the time I started my re- back. the floor to cut down the fric- Brewery; and the president of The Music of Alla Cohen” search, all of the documents You’ve heard me mention tion for the dancing that of Aquitaine Wine Company, on Thursday, February 12, for the Mt. Carmel past op- Zi’Antonio and Zia Mariuccia would take place, but we Jean-Christophe Calvet — at the Stanford Calderwood erations were stored at the Ceruolo many times. He kids would have to test out just to name a few. Pavilion at the Boston Cen- Sacred Heart Church, the was Nanna’s oldest brother the floors before the adults Headlining the list of fa- ter for The Arts’ Wimberly parish I had belonged to and she was his wife. As got to them. That is, until we mous chefs participating in Theatre, located at 527 when I was a kid growing up young men in America, were kicked off with threats the “Celebrity Chef Cooking Tremont Street, in Boston’s in the Meridian Hill section Zi’Antonio and Babbononno of torture and condemna- Demonstrations” on Satur- chic and artsy South End. of East Boston. When my became fast friends and tions to Hell. Later on those day are: public television’s The concert begins at probing led me to these stayed as best friends for the special days, another event culinary experts Lidia 7:30 p.m. stored records, I also discov- rest of their lives. They lived would happen and I still Matticchio Bastianich of Alla Elana Cohen is a dis- ered that Mom and Dad were on Orleans Street in East remember my young obser- “Lidia’s Italy” (3 p.m.–3:45 tinguished composer, pia- both Baptized, (Christened), Boston and the Mt. Carmel vations. Nanna, her brothers p.m.), Ming Tsai of “Simply nist, music theorist and received their First Com- was their parish. and sisters, with their sig- Ming” (2 p.m.-2:45 p.m.), teacher who came to the munion and confirmed at As a child, I accompanied nificant others would dance Martin Yan of “Martin Yan’s United States from Moscow the Mt. Carmel. This brought my parents and grand- the tarantella with the rest China” (1 p.m.-1:45 p.m.), in 1989, escaping the Com- the aspects of the church parents to every one of their of the family circling around and Sara Moulton of “Sara’s munist regime with just closer to home. family functions that ne- them clapping and cheering Weeknight Meals” (4 p.m.- $200 and a prayer. She is a Our Lady of Mt. Carmel cessitated a religious cer- them on. 4:45 p.m.). Taking place on sought-after faculty member opened as an Italian parish emony: weddings, baptisms, As I said, I’m not the Stage 1, the chef demonstra- of both the New England Con- in 1905 and continued to first communions, confirma- political one on the paper. tions will be hosted by “TV servatory of Music and the serve the Italian and Italian tions and funerals. Back in My only thoughts are that Diner’s” Billy Costa and Berklee College of Music American community until the day, kids weren’t left with there might be some former Jenny Johnson. who composes and performs 2004. The final Mass was babysitters, they accompa- East Bostonians out there Throughout the history of “powerful contemporary con- celebrated on Sunday, Octo- nied adults to all family or even folks whose family the Boston Wine Expo, more cert music.” ber 10, 2004. During that events, and events that hap- members were parishioners than $780,000 has been do- For tickets or more infor- last Mass, a statue of the pened in the Ceruolo family, at the Mt. Carmel in the nated to more than 27 chari- mation, call 617-933-8600 Blessed Virgin fell off its happened at the Mt. Carmel past. Possibly, you could table organizations. This or visit www.BostonTheatre perch in front of the altar. church. check out what the Archdio- year’s beneficiaries include: Scene.com. The parishioners believed it One memory is very vivid cese in Massachusetts has Tufts-New England Medical Cohen’s program will fea- was a sign from God (taken and almost brings a tear to in mind and help out the Center’s Summer Camp ture a diverse array of cham- from Wikipedia). As a result my eyes. One of Zi’Antonio cause of the people holding Program for Children with ber ensembles. Pieces for of this phenomenon and the and Zia Mariuccia’s sons, a vigil that will reach its Disabilities, Dana Farber violin and piano, for cello refusal to accept the closing, John, had an operatic voice fifth year in 2009. Cancer Institute’s Pan Mass and piano, for marimba and parishioners have occupied and sang at all of the Ceruolo Much of the Italian popu- Challenge, New England vibraphone, for string quar- the church since that events at the church. John lation has left East Boston Shelter for Homeless Veter- tet, for solo piano, for solo point in time, making this was blinded in an explosion and moved to the suburbs, ans, Massachusetts Coali- cello and for an eleven-piece type of an occupation the as a young man and became but there are still some left tion for the Homeless and chamber orchestra will longest in the history of the self educated. He studied there, and for a few, the The Anthony Spinazzola punctuate the evening’s Roman Catholic Church in singing and his tenor voice Mt. Carmel is all they have. Culinary Apprenticeship program, which will last America. had quite good operatic quali- GOD BLESS AMERICA Program. approximately two hours, in- To pacify upset parish- ties. Whether it was a wed- The mega event is pro- cluding intermission, ioners and to prevent a ding or a wake, he could be duced by The Boston Guild Enjoy! possible threat of occupation seen in the choir loft at the of Oenophilists, Inc. and (Be sure to visit Hilda by them, the Archdiocese of Mt. Carmel church singing What ResourcePlus Shows and Morrill’s gardening Web site, Boston, through the efforts of Ave Maria in Latin. As I said, Events. www.bostongardens.com. two priests and a seminarian it brought a tear to my young Happens For admission costs, de- In addition to events covered from that East Boston neigh- eye each time. tails and schedules, visit and reported by the columnist, When You www.wineexpoboston.com. “The Socially Set” is compiled — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — For more information, call from various other sources 1-877-946-3976. such as news and press re- THE Don’t ……. TV legend Joyce leases, PRNewswire services, Johnny Christy Advertise? Kulhawik and esteemed etc.) Nothing! For events going on in Massachusetts this WINTER, Orchestra For information on advertising in the log on to the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism MUSIC FOR ALL Post-Gazette, Web site at www.massvacation.com. OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 call 617-227-8929. For a complimentary Massachusetts Getaway Guide Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009

The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) WBZ HOST voice of calm and reason. I Will the District of Colum- Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco OUSTERED almost never agree with him bia get full voting status on but he presents me with a Capitol Hill and ultimately Boston’s black community position that helps me under- statehood? appears outraged over WBZ THEN GERMAN POPE … ITALIAN? The town of Pusteria, stand mine. We learn by lis- President-Elect Barack radio’s decision to give talk not Bavaria, which is in the South Tirolese area, in North- tening to those we disagree. Obama was an original co- show host Lovell Dyett the eastern Italy, is where the Pope’s maternal grandmother Dyett became an institu- axe. The 73-year-old has sponsor of the D.C .Voting was born, and lived. The name ‘Ulrike’ runs along another tion. His Saturday night been a fixture at (1030 AM) Rights Act, so liberals are name genealogically close: Franz. Going back several gen- show was always thought for 37 years but got laid off dreaming the big dream. erations, they have found a Joseph Ratzinger (the Pope’s provoking. last week. Dyett hosted his Talk about the welfare real name), around the year 1660. Father Joseph Gelmi, last Saturday night show on state. Take a tour of the an authority on the history of the Church, has stated that D.C. SEEKS December 27, 2008. Rever- neighborhoods near the the Pope’s maternal grandmother was not born in Bavaria, end Bruce Wall is collecting WELFARE STATE White House; it could pass but moved to Bavaria, in the town of Muchbach, which in signatures for a letter he’s STATUS for a third world nation. Who German is similar to Pusteria, notwithstanding the claims planning to send WBZ and is would be paying for state of the German people of Bavaria. During the summer of calling upon listeners to taxes and who would fund the 2008, Pope Benedict XVI spent his summer relaxing in “jam” WBZ’s phone lines. welfare benefits to those in Northeastern Italy, precisely in the South Tirolo, lodging Louise Carcione, past need. The whole place is in in the Seminary of Bressanone, a few Km. from Rasa, a president of the Codman need. town near Pusteria. At Rasa, the Pope’s great-grandmother Square Neighborhood Coun- Washington, D.C. is a dis- is where she was born, as well as the Pope’s grandmother cil said Dyett has the ability grace. Remember when in 1855 (Maria Tauber Peintner), who moved to Bavaria at to reach out to a “diverse Is Washington, D.C., “the someone a few years back 29 and where she married. However, before the marriage, listening audience.” last colony” as many liberals took shots at the White Maria returned to Pusteria to be ‘examined’ by the Pastor I remember listening to say? They’ve now created a House. Everyone was horri- who recorded, in the Parish registry, that Maria, the bride, him, Jerry Williams and Ari license plate proclaiming fied. But gunfire a few blocks was religiously well prepared. As Father Gelmi assures us, Nelson back in the 70’s after they live in a place of “Taxa- away is almost a nightly past the Parish’s register/record book is the unquestionable Judge Garrity’s Court Order. tion without Representa- time. It isn’t taxation with- evidence of the Tauber family. Another proof is at the Dyett was pretty liberal but tion,” and President Bush out representation its repre- Pusteria’s cemetery where the tomb is of Anton Peintner, never a shouter. His was the refuses to put on his limo. sentation without any taxes. the Pope’s grandmother’s brother who lived in the South- ern Tirolese town, and there he died in 1939. On the • Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) occasion of a Pope’s visit, the tomb has been cleaned and spruced up all around it. To those who are reluctant to ac- increasing costs and declin- nary budget at the end of great education. I look cept the partly-Italian origin of the Pope, let me add that a ing revenues, the City is January. around our City, and I see foreign name is common in Northeastern Italy. Further- forecasting a $140 million During the State of the young people that represent more, the language more widely spoken in the region is budget shortfall for the next City address, the Boston City the promise of Boston’s fu- German. How about that! Now we know that the ‘German’ fiscal year. My administra- Singers helped to welcome ture. There are many rea- Pope is also Italian! tion will continue to antici- the audience, and I was sons for the residents of NUCLEAR POWER IN ITALY’S FUTURE The announce- pate and monitor steps proud to be introduced by Boston to be encouraged ment by the new Berlusconi Government that Italy would taken by Governor Patrick’s Morioh Smith, a high school about our future. We cer- build nuclear power plants has been received quite well administration over the senior from Dorchester. tainly have challenges to even by the Vatican. Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, coming weeks so that we Through her time in the confront, but as Mayor of President of the Pontifical Council ‘Justice and Peace’, com- can best position Boston for Boston Public Schools, she Boston, overcoming these mented on the Italian Government’s announcement by the future. I’m hopeful that has served as the student challenges is what makes adding that the Holy See was one of the founding members financial constraints be- representative on the Bos- my job so rewarding. As a of the AIEA (International Agency of Atomic Energy). come clearer after Governor ton School Committee. She’s City, our strength is in our Cardinal Martino is the former Permanent Observer at the Patrick gives his State of the discussed the constitution foundation, and I’m confi- UN, and possesses extraordinary diplomatic skills and Commonwealth address and with Supreme Court jus- dent that Boston’s best days experience. presents the state’s prelimi- tices, and she’s received a are ahead.

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) When You're Ready to Quit. bums on the street holding Wah buses exiting from “Evacuation Route”. There cups. One says to the other, northbound traffic. I slowed were two areas, one point- We're Ready to Help. “The Fed is propping up the right down giving the driver ing left to Neponset Avenue economy with an infusion of the road, the last thing I want and the other pointing right You don't have to quit cash.” The other guy replies, is a run-in with one of those to Adams Street. Which is it, smoking on your own. “Looks like we need bigger buses. I’ll tempt fate, but I do left or right? If it’s really Call the American cups.” have my limits. both, I’m turning around. Never Take on Fung Wah CSI is Everywhere, isn’t it? Sounds like things would get Cancer Society The other day I was exit- Every time I turn on my too messy at that fork in the anytime, day or night, ing the Expressway from the TV, I find plenty of CSI to road. By the way, I wonder at 1-800-ACS-2345. south at Mass Ave. To my watch. The original Miami what Robert Frost would do We are here to help. right was one of those Fung and New York. No matter the with this dilemma? time or day, you can always Who the Heck was Liszt? feed your CSI addiction. There’s a street in Roslin- www.cancer.org And for all you “Law and dale off Washington Street 1.800.ACS.2345 ATTENTION Order”, the same is true. near West Roxbury Parkway Hope.Progress.Answers. Both shows seem to stop called Liszt Street. I wonder ATTORNEYS somewhere on the dial. if anyone living on that street Which Way Out of Town? can pronounce “Liszt”. I was driving over in By the way, was Liszt The POST-GAZETTE Dorchester recently on somebody famous at one NORTH END newspaper is a paper Neponset Avenue when I time because I don’t re- came to a sign that said member any Liszt? of general circulation. PRINTING We are qualified to accept legal notices  5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 from any court in each Owned and operated by Pamela Donnaruma, Publisher, Post-Gazette town that we serve.    LEGAL NOTICES   Quality Printing     for all your For information on placing   Commercial and Personal Needs a Legal Notice in the POST-GAZETTE, please Stationery • Business Cards • Menus • Flyers call (617) 227-8929;   Program Books • Wedding and Party Invitations   or mail notice to: Announcements • Business Forms and Documents     POST-GAZETTE — COMPETITIVE PRICES — P.O. BOX 135    617-227-8929 BOSTON, MA 02113  617-227-8929 Attn: Legal Notices      ! BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, JANUARY 16, 2009 Page 15

Ferrari Unveils EXTRA Innings

2009 Formula One Car by Sal Giarratani Mombo Doing Better Mets High on Lowe? Bumped into Freddy Mombouquette from The NY Mets reportedly, offered Derek Natick not long ago. He says brother Billy is Lowe a 3-year deal for $36 million accord- still battling his cancer but he’s doing ing to a NY Times report. Lowe has been well in the survivor mode. Billy “no-hit” looking for a 5 – year, $90 million deal. Don’t Momboquette from Medford was a great see that happening. The Mets offer seems pitcher in the early 60’s, the lean years best for him. He isn’t a bad pitcher but I’m before Red Sox Nation. In 1963, he even won glad we didn’t take him back. 20 games and in 1962 pitched a no-hitter. Finally, Roberto Clemente Keep on keeping on, Billy. We’re with you Back when I was grow- in spirit. ing up in Roxbury, I loved Sox Strike Deal with Penny baseball and one of my The Red Sox have bostered their pitching favorite players was depth by getting Brad Penny from the Dodg- Roberto Clemente of the ers. Perry went 6-9 with a 6.27 ERA in 17 Pittsburgh Pirates. Ferrari unveiled its 2009 to the car are in aero- starts and two relief appearances in 2008 Back on December 31, Formula One race car dynamics. with the LA Dodgers. He is 94-75 with a 4.06 1972 while trying to bring Monday, getting a jump on The front wings are wider ERA lifetime. His best season was 2007 when much needed supplies to its rivals in the hope it can than before, while the rear he went 16-4 with a 3.03 ERA. victims of an earthquake reclaim the driver’s title wings are higher and nar- in Nicaragua Roberto was that Felipe Massa lost to rower. Fuentes Closes Deal killed when his plane crashed at sea. McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton Massa said he was “a little Free agent relief pitcher Brian Fuentes Clemente hit 240 home runs in 18 sea- in last season’s final race. surprised” by the size of the and the LA Angels have reached agreement sons with the Pirates and got his 3,000th hit The car — named the F60 new car. on a two-year $17.5 million deal, giving the in his last at bat in the 1972 season. for Ferrari’s 60th year in F1 “I expected it to be really Angels a great replacement for record set- A year before dying, he was named the — was to be tested for the big, with the huge (front) ting closer Francisco Rodriguez. Fuentes MVP of the 1971 World Series Champs. first time later Monday by wings like they were 10 gets $8.5 million in ’09 and $9 million in He also won 12 Gold Glove Awards in the Massa on the Mugello track. years ago, but it’s small, a 2010. He’s 33 years old, 3 time NL All Star outfield. Usually the team debuts its little like a Formula 3 car,” who went 1-5 with 30 saves in 34 chances A classy guy both on and off the field. He new cars on its home track he said. and a 2.73 ERA for the Rockies in ’08. was elected to the Hall of Fame immediately, in Fiorano, but snowy condi- The car also features a Rodriguez you remember posted 62 saves not having to wait the usual five years. A tions forced a change this kinetic energy recovery, or and signed a 3-year, $37 million deal with year. KERS, system — which al- the Mets about a month back. special player still missed today. Massa lost the 2008 cham- lows a reduction in carbon pionship by one point to dioxide emissions without • The Igloo (Continued from Page 6) Hamilton, although Ferrari affecting performance — and was finished. It was a mon- snow than the snow escala- balls and then anything we did win its second consecu- the transmission was rede- ster of an igloo located mid- tor. These metal leviathans, could get our hands on, it was tive constructor’s champion- signed to take advantage of way up the square on the now extinct, roamed the all-out war, we were defend- ship and eighth in the past the new aerodynamics. Sacred Heart Church side. streets of Boston attended by ing our frozen Alamo. The 10 years. Ferrari will hold its an- It had two rooms and wall a dump truck scooping up driver took dead aim at our The F60 is Ferrari’s 55th F1 nual winter retreat in Ma- to wall cardboard carpeting. everything in their path igloo, a wooden crate tossed car since joining the sport in donna Di Campiglio later We planned to go home for leaving behind pitiful out of desperation hoping to 1950. this week. The first official supper and return with blan- patches of snow and ice. It foul the conveyor belt just In line with new rules tests of the new car are kets to spend the night in was late morning when the made the beast more raven- agreed on by the teams to slated for Portimao, Portugal, our creation. After the dreaded clanking sound of ous. Crunch, Crunch and enable more passing, some with the other teams testing screaming and shouting of the beast was first heard. It Crunch again, our igloo was of the biggest modification January 19-22. our respective parents we was about two blocks away reduced to just another piti- all met by the igloo and and moving in our direction. ful patch of snow, the battle agreed to spend Saturday Looking like something was lost, the grown-ups win • Bartolomeo Cristofori (Continued from Page 8) building an extension to our from out of Star Wars it defi- again. creation. nitely had North Square in Robert Burns wrote, the and loud”), was at first re- resulted in an inefficient The Grinch could not have its sights. It entered the best-laid plans of mice and jected by some people in design that was not ac- conceived a nastier weapon Square amid a barrage of men often go awry, and so it Italy. Harpsichord players cepted, because theirs did against kids and fun in the snowballs, followed by ice was with our igloo. were not enthused with its not create the sounds that a “touch”. They said it was not Cristofori pianoforte made. easy to “learn”. They also By the eighteen century said the tone was “similar” the pianoforte, was just but less brilliant and softer called, “the piano”. It be- than the Harpsichord they came an instrument widely were use to”. used in the west leading to Bartolomeo Cristofori was it becoming a musical art a very clever inventor for in form. As the nineteen cen- his design of the keys on the tury rolled in many middle keyboard he was able to over- class homes, prominent come and solve very difficult people both in Europe and problems that were perplex- North America purchased a ing other piano designers. piano. His design had an escape If one was to go to the mechanism that allowed the Metropolitan Museum of hammer to drop away from Art in New York City you the string quickly after strik- would see one of the three ing it so that the string did remaining Cristofori pianos not dampen. In addition he of which theirs is the oldest designed a “check” that pre- (1720). The other two are vented the hammer from located in the Museo Stru- bouncing back to re-hit the menti Musicali in Rome, string, and a dampening de- Italy (1722) and Musikinstru- vice on a jack to silence the menten-Museum of Leipzig string when it was not in University, Germany (1726). use. He incorporated many In his 1988 hit record features that allowed the “Cristofori’s Dream” David player to play as many notes Lanz has said, and I para- as he had fingers and thus phrase, that he composed able to perform any music the piece as though Cristo- Fill out coupon below and mail with payment to: Post-Gazette, PO Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113. with its variation of soft and fori, going to sleep, dreamed loud depending on the play- how his piano would sound. I would like to send a one year Gift Subscription of the Boston Post-Gazette ers touch on the keys. It is a beautiful piece that is Other inventors built worth listening to. to the following person(s). I have enclosed $30 per subscription. similar pianos but tried to Let us all take a moment simplify Bartolomeo’s design to remember Bartolomeo in order to save money and Cristofori an Italian who has make the piano more eco- truly given us a gift that is, nomical. Their revisions music to our ears.

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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

Contenders 2009: Rich- Marciano, Leon Spinks, ard Gingras of New Hamp- Michael Spinks amongst One team wore crimson led the team to the national shire and the Gold Team, many others have proudly uniforms. The other wore championship game as it engaged Deon Elam in an worn, and served in uniform. crimson faces. compiled a 37-3 record. The exciting five-round battle. Thank you all. That was perhaps one of the following season he earned Deon Elam, started the more immediate ironies of All-America honors while match with a 9-0-0, 5 KO I received a call from the Harvard men’s basketball serving as team captain. record, and won by way of a Bobby Bower and was ad- team’s stunning upset over He began his coaching ca- five round decision, over vised of the passing, of the nationally ranked Boston reer at Duke, serving under Rich Gingras. Both fighters 71-year-old Paul Difazio of College during the first week one of the staff of one of the are talented. Deon Elam is Roslindale. Paul Difazio is of 2009, a triumph that may best mentors in the game — very tall at 6' 4". Gingras val- credited with helping a lot of well turn out to be one of the Mike Krzyzewski — whose iantly fought, and came up fighters in their careers in most impressive of the sea- latest accomplishment was to a little short after five. I am Roslindale. He was a United son across the country. coach the 2008 USA men’s sure Rich Gingras would States, Air Force Veteran. The fact that it happened at team to the Gold Medal at the like to have had Jimmy Rest in Peace, and God Conte Forum, the home court Olympics this past summer. Farrell, working his corner. Iron Mike Pusateri and Bless you, in that Golden of BC, only made the occasion Amaker was with his alma No fighters in this tourna- Audie Murphy Ring in Heaven, Refereed more incredulous. In one mater for nine seasons, dur- ment are allowed to have by God. swift move it validated and re- ing which time the Blue Dev- their own trainers. They Marine in Las Vegas, at the invigorated the program at ils won the national champi- did the best they could, with fights took a photo with Iron Vitali Klitschko, in a pos- one of America’s most his- onship twice — in 1991 and the good trainers that they Mike Pusateri. At this fight sible Heavyweight title toric universities, gaining it 1992 — and played in three were assigned. Fighters Iron Mike fought the unde- match with Juan Carlos national recognition on ESPN additional Final Fours (1989, know, that it is always bet- feated, Las Vegas hero Art Gomez in Germany on and other media outlets 1990 and 1994). ter to have the trainer in Alderette, and lost by way of March 21st. throughout the sports world. After that lengthy appren- your corner that you are a disputed decision by scores Ricky Hatton and Manny As the Crimson celebrated, ticeship he moved on to take familiar with and you have of 47-46, 46-45 score to Pacquiao poised for battle. there was little solace for the the helm at Michigan for six an understanding with, that Alderette. That’s right! One Possibly in May, in the Eagles who were humbled at seasons, compiling a 109-83 knows you too. Both dis- of the local judges in Vegas United Arab Emirates? The Heights. BC entered the record as the Wolverines ad- played plenty of courage, and voted for Iron Mike, as hav- contest with a perfect 10-0 vanced to postseason play four ability. We are proud of you, ing won over Alderette, by a I would like to thank the record at home on the sea- times and winning the 2004 in New England. You repre- score of 46-45, after ten hard networking of information son and was fresh off pulling NIT Championship with a sented the New England rounds on boxing from those in our a quality upset of its own. squad that finished with a area well. Next, we are wait- business, boxing. Thank Just three days earlier the 23-11 record. ing for another of our rough, ... Many local hero Pugs, you to Dan Cuoco, Mickey Eagles had journeyed to the He then moved on to New tough customer from Mas- have worn and served the Finn, Ted Sares, and Bob University of North Carolina Jersey and Seton Hall in 2000 sachusetts in Jake LaMotta good ole, United States, in Treiger. Have a happy New and Chapel Hill where they where he earned a 66-55 type fighter, Tough Tim uniform domestically, and Year in 2009. had knocked off the unbeaten mark and his teams made Flamos. Tim is in great around the World. and #1 ranked Tar Heels 85- the postseason in all four shape and always gives us Pugs, putting their lives 78 in one of the hoop game’s years. his all. on the line, are many. He- hallowed historic venues. On April 13, 2007, he was roes all, in ensuring that fel- But that was then. A mere introduced to the basketball low Americans, and human- 72 hours later those same BC fans of New England at a ity all have the ability to live athletes were having their press conference, Amaker in peace, and to have the hands full with their foes from stated that he was “incredibly ability to pursue their in- across the Charles River, a proud of this opportunity to alienable rights. That’s what Harvard team that entered represent the school and I’m “America the Beautiful” is the game with a just over .500 looking forward to the chal- all about. Many of our “fel- record as compared with the lenges ahead and to creating low American Pugs, have Eagles’ 13-3 log. some special moments for dedicated themselves on The final count of 82-70 Harvard basketball.” numerous occasions to does not tell the entire tale The most special to date — America in uniform, since Harvard led the entire occurred back on January 7. throughout our history ... second half — at one point by Regardless of what Harvard The next time you vote, the 16 tallies. accomplishes the rest of the next time you read a news- Where it was over, the ela- way in terms of a won-lost paper, or watch the news on tion of the big weekend win record, it will be one to re- television, the next time you Did you know that the pic- had evaporated like mist into member for years on the stand up in front of others ture of Tony DeMarco was the reality of a woeful week- Harvard campus and through- Peter Santoro and voice your opinion, the on the cover of the Novem- day setback — one sure to be out the world by its alumni. next time you see that you ber 1956 issue of Boxing and long remembered in New En- It’s also a reminder that Happy Birthday on Janu- have the ability to make Wrestling magazine. Titled gland hoop history — in a sad quality athletes don’t always ary 22, to the “Marine who things better, the next time “The Big Runaround” by sense at The Heights as con- go to institutions that empha- couldn’t be killed!” Marine you find things getting bet- Tony DeMarco. Ring Maga- trasted with the joyful jubila- size sports to the degree of Peter Santoro, Peter is a ter, because of opportuni- zine July 1955. On the cover tion at the institution across those to seek to compete on two-time, Purple Heart re- ties, the next time you shout of this magazine is Welter- the Charles. the national level and obtain cipient at the infamous out. “I have my rights!” weight Champion Tony It marked the first time the multi million dollar pack- World War II battle of Iwo Remember why you do? DeMarco. that Harvard had beaten a ages that come with big time Jima. Thank you for your Think of the good old red, nationally ranked opponent rights fees and post-season service to America. “We white, and blue!” Think of WORLD RATINGS — one that never saw it com- tournament appearances. Salute You!” our military, our police, our Heavyweights: World ing since the Eagles had So it’s refreshing when a firefighters, and to those Champion, Rocky Marciano, emerged victorious in 15 of team from the Ivy League or FIGHTS others in uniform. Then Brockton. their last 16 games against the Patriot League rises up P.P.V. February 21st Kelly shout out again proudly, Welterweights: World the Crimson. and makes a statement to the Pavlik engages in battle That “I am an American!” Champion, Tony DeMarco, In the weekly national poll big-time athletic world. It’s a with Marco Antonio Rubio As said, many Pugs, have Boston. #9 Chico Vejar, that followed the big upset reminder that all colleges are a WBC/WBO Middleweight been in uniform and have Stamford, CT. win Harvard actually nailed still schools where classes title defense. served the U.S. in and Featherweights: World down a vote in the Associated are taught and degrees are Also on the 21st on P.P.V., around the world. Isn’t that Champion, Sandy Saddler Press Top 25. Yes, it was only earned and that there are Miguel Cotto gets it on with right Peter Santoro! There’s New York (Saddler was born one vote out of many but it still places in America where Michael Jennings in a State Auditor Joe DeNucci, in Boston), #4 Teddy Davis showed that what the Crim- athletics have a place on WBO Welterweight title Danny Long, Jimmy Con- Hartford, CT. In article titled, son had accomplished that campus — but not the most fight. nors, Tommy Martini, “Rocky Nite for Don”, by Nat night was not overlooked. prominent place. March 14th on HBO, Chad George Colton, Mark De- Fleisher. Where the World It also was one of the most The Crimson athletes did Dawson, battles with former Luca, Paul Doyle, Leo Ger- Heavyweight Champion significant victories in the not have time to bask in glory World Champion Antonio stal, Ronnie Gerstal, Bob Rocky Marciano stopped career of Harvard head coach as they soon were brought Tarver, in defense of his IBF Benoit, Bobby Bolster, Lou challenger Don Cockell, Tommy Amaker, a former back to reality in a somewhat Light-Heavyweight Title Bogash, Mickey Finn, Bob British titleholder at 54 sec- star at Duke who also different way. After a victory Hayden, Skeeter McClure, onds of the ninth round. I coached at Seton Hall and over Dartmouth three days June 4, 1969; Iron Mike Goody Petronelli, Dick received a call from Chris Michigan. later, more important items Pusateri, is pictured with Flaherty, Jerry Huston, and Sarno, and the conversation While at Duke, he was a from the academic agenda another true World War II thank you again to Audie was about Paul Stivaletta of starting point guard for four came to the fore. The bright hero, who acted out his true Murphy for your support of Boston. He’s a boxer, and years, with the Blue Devils lights of ESPN were turned off life battle ordeal during the fight world, BOXING. vicious puncher that could advancing to the NCAA Tour- and final exams loomed, World War II. In the movie World Heavyweight cham- flatten fighters with a single nament every season that he bringing with them a break biography titled, “To Hell pions Gene Tunney, Jack punch, from a Golden Era of was in the lineup. The high- from basketball until January and Back!” Audie Murphy a Sharkey, Joe Louis, Rocky fighters. Till next week! light came in 1986 when he 24. So shall it ever be.