Posted on 11/01/2005 6:23:05 AM PST by Calpernia
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, N.J. A horse is a horse, of course, of course -- but what about a donkey?
That's the legal issue set for argument in a Randolph Township courtroom tomorrow as neighbors seek to force a 79-year-old Italian immigrant to give up ``Dominick the Christmas Donkey.''
It seems the two-year-old burro has been wandering off Luigi Catizone's property in search of a mate. Neighbors also say the donkey produces ``ear-splitting'' brays at all hours of the night. And then there's the smell.
Catizone and his wife moved to Randolph in 1996 and his son bought the donkey last year to remind his father of his days in the mountains of Italy.
The Morris County community doesn't have an ordinance regulating donkeys. It does have one that would allow up to three horses on the property.
Animal control officer Norma Jacobs tells The Star-Ledger of Newark she has a farm in Lafayette that would take ``Dominick'' if the court rules against Catizone.
All Together Now!
Hey, chingdy ching (hee haw, hee haw).
It's Dominick the donkey.
Chingdy ching (hee haw, hee haw).
The Italian Christmas donkey.
La-la-laaa, la-la-la, la-laaa,
La-la-laaa, la-la-la, ee-oh-daaaa
Santa's got a little friend his name is Dominick.
The cutest little donkey, you never see him kick.
When Santa vists his Paesans with Dominick he'll be.
Because the reindeer cannot climb the hills of Italy.
Hey, chingdy ching (hee haw, hee haw).
It's Dominick the donkey.
Chingdy ching (hee haw, hee haw).
The Italian Christmas donkey.
La-la-laaa, la-la-la, la-laaa,
La-la-laaa, la-la-la, ee-oh-daaaa
Jingle Bells around his feet and presents on the sled.
Hey, look at da mayors derby, on top of Dominicks head.
A pair of shoes for Louis and a dress for Josephine.
The label on de inside says they're made in Brook-a-lee.
Hey, chingdy ching (hee haw, hee haw).
It's Dominick the donkey.
Chingdy ching (hee haw, hee haw).
The Italian Christmas donkey.
La-la-laaa, la-la-la, la-laaa,
La-la-laaa, la-la-la, ee-oh-daaaa
Children sing and clap their hands
And Dominick starts to dance.
They talk Italian to him and he even understands
Cumpare sing,
Cumpare su,
They dance 'sta tarantel.
When jusamagora comes to town,
And brings du ciuccianeillo
Hey, chingdy ching (hee haw, hee haw).
It's Dominick the donkey.
Chingdy ching (hee haw, hee haw).
The Italian Christmas donkey.
La-la-laaa, la-la-la, la-laaa,
La-la-laaa, la-la-la, ee-oh-daaaa
Hey! Dominick, buon Natale.
(Hee haw, hee haw)
(Hee haw, hee haw)
(Hee haw, hee haw)
(Hee haw, hee haw)
(Hee haw, hee haw)
(Hee haw, hee haw)
Of COURSE there is a farm all ready to take this poor man's donkey.
major sarc!
Something fun to bray about - ping.
I've had plenty of bad neighbor issues - but haven't had that one... yet.
The Morris County community doesn't have an ordinance regulating donkeys. >>>
then the donkey will stay. what they should do is buy him a mate so he doesn't have to bray or wander. What's a bray anyway?
Thanks for reminding me I need some nice new italian shoes. Damn, that sounds chickish, but I really only like the good italian dress shoes, but strongly prefer workboots.
>>>What's a bray anyway?
Hee haw.
A Donkey is a dokey but a Democrat is a Jackas$
Hee hee haw
http://1010wins.com/topstories/local_story_305075240.html
Dominick the Donkey Gets a Reprieve
Nov 2, 2005 7:45 am US/Eastern
(1010 WINS) RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, N.J. The donkey dispute in Randolph Township has been kicked off the municipal court docket.
That means a 79-year-old Italian immigrant will likely get to keep ``Dominick the Christmas Donkey'' for at least six months or longer.
Luigi Catizone was due in court today to hear a complaint from neighbors who say the donkey produces ``ear-splitting'' brays at all hours of the night and smells. The two-year-old burro has been wandering off in search of a mate.
It's not clear why the case disappeared from the court schedule.
Township Manager John Lovell tells The Star-Ledger of Newark the case may be referred to the board of adjustment, which has a six-month backlog of cases.
The Morris County community doesn't have an ordinance regulating donkeys. It does have one that would allow up to three horses on the property.
Catizone and his wife moved to Randolph in 1996 and his son bought the donkey last year to remind his father of his days in the mountains of Italy
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