Dorchester Reporter “The News and Values Around the Neighborhood” All contents copyright © 2011 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. Volume 28 Issue 9 Thursday, March 3, 2011 50¢ School closings hurt black and Latino students, groups allege Feds launch investigation By Michael Norton State House News Service The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into complaints that the City of Boston’s school closing plans discriminate against black and Latino students and parents. In a Feb. 15 letter, Donna Russell, an attorney in the department’s Office of Civil Rights, confirmed that an investigation has been opened while cautioning that the investigation itself should not imply that the department agrees with the merits of the case. Russell said the office would act as a neutral fact-finder during the investigation, collect- ing and analyzing evidence from the complainants and the school district. Following the Boston School Committee’s Dec. 15 vote to approve school closing and merger plans, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights A preliminary plan by MWRA consultants calls for multiple street closures Under Law of the Boston Bar Association and in Lower Mills starting next month. Graphic by Black and Veatch/MWRA the Black Educators’ Alliance of Massachusetts filed a complaint with the department on Jan. 25 alleging the plan disproportionately burdens black Concerns flood Lower Mills and Latino students. The complaint says 46 percent of the students who will be affected are black and 44 percent are Latino, over MWRA pipeline rehab while only 5 percent are white, comparing those By Gintautas Dumcius concerned that they Merchants Association. numbers to the school district’s demographics: 36 News Editor haven’t received enough “We thought we’d be a percent black, 41 percent Latino and 13 percent Fasten your seatbelts, information and that little more involved.” that is spearheading the white, respectively. Lower Mills residents. the road closures will Given the difficult rehab project, said they A disproportionate number of closings will impact Starting next month negatively impact their economy and a challeng- have been in contact with students from Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan, and running into Novem- businesses, potentially ing winter, the interrup- city officials and neighbor- as compared to schools serving higher percent- forcing some of them to tion in business due to hood organizations. ber, Washington Street, (Continued on page 4) Adams Street, and River shut their doors for good. the project could lead to The $14.5 million project Street are scheduled to “At this point we’re some businesses closing, has been planned for a be periodically closed totally in the dark and merchants said. “There while, she said, and details as part of a project of somewhat disappointed are some folks who have are emerging now about Party at Florian rehabbing and replacing by that so late in the been struggling,” Paciulli the work at Lower Mills a major pipeline that game,” said Anthony said. as the contractor starts distributes water to the Paciulli, president of Ria Convery, a spokes- to mobilize. Construction to aid 3 year old area. Meetinghouse Bank on woman for the Massachu- began on Adams St. in The news has left some Dorchester Ave. and setts Water Resources East Milton Square last Battles cancer local business owners head of the Lower Mills Authority, the agency (Continued on page 11) with a smile

By Jackie Gentile McBride trains hard for ‘last chance’ Special to the Reporter Aidan Collins is your average American opportunity to earn title fight bid three-year-old. With the sweetest By Corey Burns ing up for an April bout against Tomasz Adamek personality, Aidan Special to the Reporter charms everyone with You’ve likely seen him (43-1) of Poland. The winner may get a shot whom he comes in countless times on your contact. way to grab a coffee at at Vitali Klitscho for the Aidan Collins heavyweight belt. “K’bye, be safe,” he “Typical boy,” Mom says Greenhills Irish Bakery says to departing house or breakfast at Gerard’s “I’m looking forward to it, it’s a big fight,” Mc- guests — and they just love him, says his mother in Adams Corner. Lisa Blakely. Bride told the Reporter. He’s a giant of a man “He’s a typical boy,” she adds. “He plays rough, “It’s probably my last — aptly nicknamed “the plays hard with the kids, but has a heart of gold.” Clones Colossus” — and chance to get in the door for my dream fight, a But, since last November, Aidan’s life has though he’s a world- changed dramatically. He was diagnosed with renowned pugilist who world title fight.” “I have been training Wilms tumor, a common childhood cancer, and has competed on the has started both radiation and chemotherapy at world’s biggest stage — as hard as I was when I trained for Mike Tyson. Children’s Hospital hat drain him of energy and Kevin McBride likes to appetite, leaving him tired, rundown and sick. keep things simple. I’m a bit heavier and a bit older but I have more The illness has been compounded by more bad Best known to the news for Blakely and her husband Jarrod: the general public for his experience,” McBride said. “I have an equalizer couple were both laid off from their jobs around 2005 TKO victory over the time of little Aidan’s diagnosis. “Iron” Mike Tyson, the Heavyweight boxer Kevin McBride training for his and that’s what I intend April bout against Tomasz Adamek. to do.” Family, friends, and many others with whom 37 year-old is back in Photo by Guillermo Garcia training these days, gear- (Continued on page 15) (Continued on page 9)

KEEP UP WITH The Butcher Shop now open Tracing three-decker Commentary...... 8 lineage in Savin Hill Neighborhood Notables...... 10 THE NEWS AT for breakfast, lunch View from Pope’s Hill...... 12 Page 8 DOTNEWS.COM Page 3 Obituaries...... 18 Page 2 THE Reporter March 3, 2011 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record Rep. Moran on redistricting: He’ll focus on Eighth’s Rising star meets Venus majority-minority numbers

By Gintautas Dumcius asked about a rumor that Secretary News Editor of State William Galvin has his own The Massachusetts House’s redis- map. Moran said he hadn’t seen any tricting chief is keeping a keen eye such thing. “The secretary and I may on the Eighth Congressional District. not see eye to eye on some things,” he State Rep. Michael Moran, a said with a smile. Brighton Democrat who is helping lead the effort to redraw the state’s political Congressman Lynch remarks fault lines, dropped in announced at on ‘beatable’ Brown, a Saturday ‘bionic’ Menino meeting of Congressman Lynch can’t get away the Mas- from the Scott Brown question. The sachusetts South Boston Democrat was asked Black Em- again – on Channel 5’s Sunday chat powerment show, “On the Record,” – if he will Coalition be among the candidates running to For Redis- replace Brown, who is up for re-election tricting in in 2012 after winning a special election D o r c h e s - to replace the late Edward Kennedy ter. in 2010. M o r a n Lynch told the show’s hosts Ed pledged to Harding and Janet Wu that he isn’t them that yet focused on 2012. “I think that’s just he would too far away at this point,” he said. b e “ p a r - Asked if Brown is unbeatable, as t i c u l a r l y Mayor Menino once described the Wrentham Republican, Lynch said, “I Rep. Michael Moran focused” in his efforts think anybody’s beatable. You know, I on main- think it depends on what is happening taining majority-minority power when voters go to pull that lever or slide that sheet in to vote in November in the Eighth, a district currently Rueben Bailey of Dorchester, right, met tennis star Venus Williams at the represented by Congressman Michael of 2012. Which is a long way off, so a Sun Life Rising Star Awards national summit in Miami last weekend. Bailey, Capuano (D-Somerville) that includes lot of things can happen between now who was nominated for the trip by City Year Boston, was joined by Brighton’s parts of Dorchester and Mattapan. and then.” Mattaya Fitts, left, and 19 other outstanding students from across the country Massachusetts is due to lose one of Lynch acknowledged that he ex- to meet with an all-star line-up of professional athletes, front-line nonprofit its ten Congressional seats, with the pected a “roomful” of Democrats to organizations serving at-risk youth, corporate leaders and nationally recog- 2010 Census showing that populations run for the seat. nized educators at Sun Life Stadium. They discussed education issues affecting in other states are growing faster than According to Gov. Deval Patrick, high school students. Photo courtesy Sun Life Financial the Bay State’s. Instead of ten districts at least four are potentially in. Patrick of about 635,000 residents, Moran and told the National Journal’s Jim his state Senate counterpart, Stanley O’Sullivan that he has talked with Summer job applicants must apply by Friday Rosenberg (D-Amherst), will have Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, City Year Boston families and teens who want to register for job opportunities through to draw up nine districts of about founder and former Senate candidate the Mayor’s Hopeline must do so by Friday, March 4. The Hopeline has already 727,514 each. Alan Khazei, unsuccessful lieutenant received 6,259 applications since registration opened on February 1. Last year, Complicating matters in Boston governor candidate Bob Massie, and the program employed nearly 10,000 Boston teens. The majority of teens is the decline in Suffolk County of Newton Mayor Setti Warren. “Kim is work as camp counselors, tutors and mentors placed in nonprofit organizations some minorities – black and African- not in; she has not made up her mind, that serve younger children through camps, sports and enrichment programs. American numbers fell by 1.2 percent but I know she’s thinking about it seri- The Hopeline is the only application process for the City of Boston Summer – and an increase for others -- white ously. But Alan and Bob and Setti are Jobs Program. Applicants must be a full-time resident of Boston, 15 years-old resident numbers rose by 12 percent. in, for sure,” Patrick told O’Sullivan. on or before July 4, 2011 and cannot turn 18 years old, on or before August Suffolk County, comprising Boston, Congressman Capuano is also 12, 2011. Register 24 hours a day online at bostonyouthzone.com/ by clicking Chelsea, Winthrop, and Revere, falls reportedly weighing a run. on the Youth Fund/Hopeline link. into three Congressional Districts: the On Channel 5, Lynch was also asked Eighth, the Seventh (represented by if he had any interest in running for Ed Markey), and the Ninth (repre- mayor if Menino, who is serving his DA: Woman killed boyfriend in apartment sented by Stephen Lynch). fifth term, retires. “Tom Menino will A 29 year-old Dorchester woman was charged with murder on Monday for “It’s something I have my eye on,” never retire,” Lynch quipped. “He’s allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death in her Franklin Field apartment Moran told the minority-backed coali- got so many bionic parts now, that on Friday, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley announced. tion at the meeting at the Boston Public he’s actually – he’s good for another Cherry Clinton is charged with the murder of 23 year-old Lancelot Reid, whom Library’s Grove Hall branch. Several fifty years.” Boston Police found suffering from a fatal stab wound after they were called dozen activists were in attendance. Henriquez, Menino to the scene by a 911 call. Judge Kenneth Desmond ordered that Clinton be The state’s last redistricting effort administration officials held without bail. in 2001 didn’t end well: Then-House are on El Planeta power list Prosecutors say Clinton admitted hat she stabbed Reid, adding later that Speaker Thomas Finneran was Two months into his freshman term, he had assaulted her earlier that day and that she armed herself with a knife indicted for perjury over a plan critics state Rep. Carlos Henriquez has when he returned to the apartment. Reid “ran into” the knife that she held in said diluted minority voting power, a made El Planeta’s Power 100 list. The her hand, Clinton claimed. Clinton is due back in court on March 31. SafeLink, charge the Mattapan Democrat angrily state’s largest Hispanic newspaper a statewide domestic violence hotline, can be reached at 877-785-2020. denied. He later pleaded guilty to named the Dorchester Democrat, who obstruction of justice. replaced former state Rep. Marie St. Moran promised an open process, Fleur last fall, and others in state and Meeting set to discuss trolley noise saying March will feature the kick-off city government, as the Bay State’s A follow-up meeting with the MBTA regarding noise from the Ashmont- of 12 public hearings, likely on Monday other strata. Mattapan trolleys will take place on Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 PM, at All evenings and Saturday mornings, Others on the list include Gov. Saints Church Hall, 209 Ashmont Street. For more information, contact through to the end of June. There will Patrick, Mayor Menino, City Council- Senator Hart’s office at 617-722-1150. also be a website, he said, with old lor At-Large Felix Arroyo, Menino’s “closest Latino advisor,” Enerio maps and case law. Dorchester Reporter He hopes to have a redistricting map “Tony” Barros, U.S. Attorney Car- A Readers Guide to Today’s (USPS 009-687) done for the Massachusetts House done men Ortiz, state Rep. Jeffrey San- Published Weekly by November, and for all the other chez of Jamaica Plain, Boston Schools Periodical postage Dorchester Reporter paid at Boston, MA. maps – state Senate, Congress, and Superintendent Carol Johnson, POSTMASTER: Send address the Governor’s Council – to be done Barbara Ferrer, commissioner of March 3, 2011 changes to: several months after that. the Boston Public Health Commission, 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120 He is “fully expecting lawsuits,” and Ralph De La Torre, the head Boys & Girls Club News...... 14 Days Remaining Until Dorchester, MA 02125 Mail subscription rates $30.00 of the Steward health care system. Next Week’s Reporter...... 7 Moran added, noting that many states per year, payable in advance. State Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, who Opinion/Editorial/Letters...... 8 were hit with lawsuits after redistrict- St. Patrick’s Day...... 14 Make checks and money or- ing ten years ago. represents the Second Suffolk District ders payable to The Dorchester Neighborhood Notables...... 10 First Day of Spring...... 17 Reporter and mail to: Asked by one attendee what influ- in the state Senate, made the list for 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120 ence members of Congress and Boston the fourth time. Easter...... 52 Dorchester, MA 02125 Mayor Thomas Menino will have on View from Pope’s Hill...... 12 the process, Moran said, “They have a EDITOR’S NOTE: Check out News Room: (617) 436-1222 voice just like you.” updates to Boston’s political scene at Business Directory...... 16 Advertising: (617) 436-1222 The Lit Drop, located at dotnews.com/ Hassan Williams, a Roxbury Fax Phone: (617) 825-5516 resident who unsuccessfully ran for the litdrop. Material from State House Obituaries...... 18 Second Suffolk Senate seat last year, News Service was used in this report. Subscriptions: (617) 436-1222 March 3, 2011 The Reporter Page 3 Dbar’s head chef in running for Food & Wine honor By Rachel Zarrell a circulation of just under but kind words to say been Coombs’ mentor for Special to the Reporter a million readers, could about Bissonnette. five years, said Coombs In a poll of the country’s “slingshot [his] career to “I think he’s a tremen- deserves to win for being best new chefs by Food & the next level,” as well dously talented chef,” a relative unknown, Wine magazine, dbar’s as garner “much-needed Coombs said. “Just the whereas Bissonnette is head chef Chris Coombs attention” for Dorchester fact that my name is a recognizable owner is in a tight race to win restaurants. mentioned in the same and chef. the New England title, “We all work very hard breath as his is in an “After four years of the prize being a spread in this business and honor in itself.” being in Dorchester, he’s in the magazine’s July very few of us are ever Coombs has had a love finally getting recognized issue. fortunate to gain the for cooking since he was for the quality of his The winners of the poll recognition or the title a kid, and got his first job food,” he said. was to be announced of Best New Chef,” he at the age of 12, working Among his praise for Tuesday night, with four said. “My team and I have at a seafood restaurant. Coombs, McNamara out of the ten names Chris Coombs of Dbar: In the running with nine worked incredibly hard In 2002, he was hired at gave two reasons he on New England’s list other chefs. to strive for perfection Blue Ginger at 17, the deserves the title: “First, hailing from Boston. the eight other chefs and part-owner of the tirelessly every day, day same year the restaurant Chris is really talented; I Co-owner and head chef had earned more than 5 Back Bay’s Deuxave, in and day out. It’s nice won the James Beard love seeing young talent of the South End’s Coppa, percent of the vote. which offers American- that that has become award – to foodies, a prize in the Boston area. But Jamie Bissonnette, is Besides his contribu- inspired French cuisine. recognized.” equivalent to an Oscar. second, [dbar] is in my leading, with Coombs tion to turning dbar into For him, winning the poll As for his competitor, Retired food editor and neighborhood – it’s so coming in a close second, a neighborhood favorite, and being featured in the former “Chopped” Savin Hill resident Peter wonderful to have a place as of Tuesday. None of Coombs is also head chef Food & Wine, which has contestant had nothing McNamara, who has you can go eat.” The Butcher Shop gets green light for sit-down breakfasts, lunches By Bill Forry Shop always envisioned hearty Irish breakfast. hams,” says Gibson. Managing Editor sit-down service, but They’ll also churn out “It’s been a tremen- A popular Adams Cor- first they had to secure corned beef hash and dous response from the ner market that opened a common victualler eggs, steak and eggs, and neighborhood,” says the in November 2009 has license from the city — a a dish Gibson calls “the native of Co. Sligo. “And won city approval to hurdle finally cleared mother of all omelettes.” people are also traveling serve sit-down break- last month. The month of March, long distances to come fasts and lunches. The Owner Alan Gibson of course, will feature here from Cape Cod and Butcher Shop, which says that even before a heavy trade in that New Hampshire. We’re has become a destination Monday’s opening of Irish-American holiday becoming well known for fine Irish and Italian the restaurant, he was favorite, corned beef. because 90 percent of meat products, debuted fielding phone calls from “We have 3,000 pounds everything we do is done its 19-seat restaurant — customers eager for a of corned beef to sell and in house. We specialize The gang at The Butcher Shop. Photo by Ed Forry Mrs. Murphy’s Kitchen new breakfast option in it is our own brand as in fresh products. People — on Feb. 21. the village. well. We buy the briskets like to watch you cut standing there. That’s p.m. Monday through Owner Alan Gibson Mrs. Murphy’s will and cure it ourselves, fresh meats in front of the difference with us.” Saturday. Sunday hours said that the business feature one of the staples and we also cure our own them and see the butcher The Butcher Shop are 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. plan for The Butcher of any Irish eatery— a Irish boiling bacon and doing the work as they’re will be open 7 a.m. - 7

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The Trooper Paul Barry Family Foundation We are proud that all proceeds from this event schools in the very com- to it as a model for how costs as another growing was formed four years ago, in loving memory of a wonderful husband, will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester munities in question. We to preserve and enhance and prohibitive expense, son, brother, close friend to so many, and doting father to seven whose mission is to inspire and enable all young people, from beautiful children, who passed away suddenly and tragically while in diverse circumstances, to realize their full potential by providing would be doing a great public schools. He noted costing $300,000 per day, the line of duty as a Massachusetts State Trooper. The mission of our opportunities for personal growth to become contributing, caring disservice to continue the school’s designation and said Superintendent foundation is to better the lives of children and families throughout and responsible members of the community. the Greater Boston area, through the donation and administration to serve young people will mean a lot of work Johnson would work to of financial support to worthy causes adhering to the same spiritual, For more information on community, and family values that Paul held dear to his heart. Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, in these schools when for parents - to start, develop a new “student please visit: www.bgcdorchester.org we have better options the school gets a new assignment zone plan For more information on the Trooper Paul Barry Family Foundation, available. Frankly, it principal and all the that preserves choices please visit: www.trooperpfbfoundation.com would be more appropri- teachers will be replaced. for parents and cuts costs ate for us to be questioned But parents also agreed for taxpayers.” TickeTs: $25 in advance, $30 aT The door of wrongdoing had we to help the school get To purchase tickets, view sponsorship opportunities and for more information on this event, chosen to maintain the the community more Adam Gaffin of Uni- please visit: www.trooperpfbfoundation.com status quo.” involved - for example, versal Hub contributed or call Maryellen Barry 508-533-9156 or 617-877-7302 Among the examples through programs with to this report for the Re- Therese Fitzgerald 617-288-5331 • Mary Theresa O’Sullivan 617-921-5267 of alleged bias toward the nearby University porter.

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By Mike Deehan breakthrough came in to collective bargaining labor advocate also Council’s secretary- Special to the Reporter the form of an equity rights in Massachusetts, began a new second job treasurer and general As protests over the fund that aligned the Walsh said no. as the Building Trades agent earlier this year. role of public sector labor interests of both parties “We [in Massachusetts] unions heat up across and opened the way for support people, middle the country, a panel an agreement. class Americans, who of experts, including Mullan called the go to work everyday. We Union membership Dorchester State Repre- negotiations “fairly ugly support then. The unions sentative Martin Walsh, and at times extremely negotiate contracts like declines in Mass took part in a discussion personal.” it’s supposed to be done,” Union members ac- 20 percent last year of how the collective Walsh said he did not Walsh said. “Most of the counted for 14.5 percent included New York, bargaining system works support the consolidating time here on Beacon Hill of wage and salary work- Alaska and Hawaii. in Massachusetts. because the bill lacked the Legislature and the ers in Massachusetts Several states in the The Harvard Kennedy language that would Governor... will work Rep. Martin Walsh last year, down from South posted union School’s Rappaport Insti- have protected unions, with the labor unions,” 16.6 percent in 2009, membership rates of tute for Greater Boston the “grand bargain,” the but he worked with Walsh added. according to federal less than 5 percent, hosted last Wednesday’s agreement between the legislative, union and “What’s happening in data released Tuesday. including Georgia, Mis- panel, which in addition state and labor allowed transportation officials Wisconsin is so disre- It was the lowest Bay sissippi, Tennessee and to move negotiations spectful for working class to Walsh, featured state several labor organiza- State union member- North Carolina, which forward. people,” Walsh said. Transportation Secre- tions, sometimes with ship rate since 2007, registered the lowest overlapping jurisdic- Protests in Wiscon- Walsh added that tary Jeffrey Mullan and when unions eclipsed union membership rate, tions, to form groups to sin, where Gov. Scott Tea Party-affiliated MIT professor Thomas membership rates from 3.2 percent. better negotiate with Walker has moved to counter-protesters set Kochan. Mullan rep- the late 1990s. According to the bu- resented the “manage- management. eliminate mandatory up across Beacon St. The data, released reau, about half of the ment” viewpoint, while Consolidating many collective bargaining from the pro-union rally by the U.S. Bureau nation’s 14.7 million Walsh, in his capacity of the transportation for public sector unions, were benefiting from the of Labor Statistics, union members live in as the president of the agencies would have have reverberated across wages and fights won by Boston Building Trades resulted in “draconian the nation and brought labor groups. showed 415,000 union six states: California, Council, spoke on behalf wage cuts” between the the matter of collective Kochan used last year’s members in Massachu- New York, Illinois, of the unions. former Highway and bargaining to the top of battle over the Boston setts last year, down Pennsylvania, Ohio Much of the discussion Turnpike departments, the political agenda in Firefighter’s contract as from 476,000 in 2009 and New Jersey. focused on the labor Kochan said. many states. an example of effective but up from a modern The data was released negotiations surround- A 1 , 5 0 0 - m e m b e r The day before Walsh negotiations that later low of 379,000 in 2007. amid national debate ing the consolidation of strong coalition of unions took part in the Harvard face rejection by the pub- Union members ac- over Wisconsin Gov. several state transporta- banded together to nego- panel, he appeared at lic. Kochan said former counted for 11.9 percent Scott Walker’s plan tion entities into the tiate with Mullan and a pro-union rally held City Council President of employed wage and to vastly scale back unified Massachusetts agreed to move beyond outside the State House. Michael Ross’s political salary workers in the collective bargaining Department of Transpor- issues of jurisdiction When asked by the State courage was a factor in United States during with public employee tation (DOT). Referred and find compromise. House News Service if coming to a resolution 2010, according to the unions, which has fu- to by the panelists as Kochan said the groups’ there could be a threat with the firefighters. bureau, with 31 states, eled discussions over House Speaker Reobert including Maine, New the role of unions, DeLeo recently named Hampshire and Ver- workers rights and the Walsh as the chair of mont, below the U.S. ability of states to afford BPL facing $580,000 shortfall the House Ethics Com- average. worker benefits. mittee. The Dorchester States with union STATE HOUSE as budget-call times draw near democrat and long-time membership rates above NEWS SERVICE

By Gintautas Dumcius “If we don’t get the ing Sunday hours at the News Editor governor’s funding, all Central Library, filling The Boston Public of these options would critical vacancies system- Better Ways to BorroW Library is staring at have to re-examined, in wide, and initiating a a $580,000 gap in its any case,” Boston Public state-wide digital library 30-YeAr mOrtgAge budget under expected Library president Amy and repository,” he wrote funding levels from the Ryan said at a trustees in a letter dated Feb. 15. NO POiNtS city and the governor’s meeting last week. She The letter also outlines SAVe UP tO $5,000 Or mOre budget, library officials stressed that the fig- his requests for local said last week. ures aren’t final and are aid, the passage of a DIsCOUNT OF Options that the li- subject to change. “They municipal health care brary system’s board of could go up, they could bill, and assistance in the trustees may have to go down.” city’s efforts to combat % consider include closing Closing between one homelessness. 0.125 the central library in Co- and four branches would State Rep. Byron ON A NEw mORTgAgE wITH E-pAY* pley Square on Sundays, save between $250,000 Rushing, whom Menino and closing up to four to $1.5 million, while appointed to the board of branches, as they had closing the central library library trustees last year, HOme eQUitY attempted to do last year. on Sundays would save asked library officials for Mayor Thomas Me- approximately $250,000 a longer list of options. LiNe Of Credit nino’s administration from October through Asked about library INTRODUCTORY FIXED RATE backed off a proposal to May, according to the closures after the meet- FOR FIRsT 6 BILLINg CYCLEs close the branches, in- BPL. ing, Rushing said, “I cluding the one in Lower The library has to don’t see any reason to Mills, after community submit its budget recom- do that unless we come % outcry and an agreement mendations to the city by up with a plan of better 2.24 APr** by state lawmakers to the end of March. That ways we can be servicing send $350,000 to keep the comes before the House neighborhoods.” libraries open through and Senate are expected Paul La Camera, a the rest of the fiscal year, to release their budget fellow trustee, said he % which ends June 30. versions and come to an was reluctant to consider 3.99 APr** For fiscal year 2012, agreed-upon bill to send closing the central library VARIABLE RATE THEREAFTER Gov. Deval Patrick has to the governor for his on Sundays when it is set aside $2.4 million for signature in the summer. open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. the library, when $3.9 Menino has written Officials say the library Limited-time Offer million is needed to keep to the chairman of the is usually busy that day House budget-writing and full of families and Give us a call at 1.877.4.SOV.LOAN, stop by one of our Sovereign Branches, or all the facilities open, visit sovereignbank.com, and find out what better borrowing can mean to you! library officials said. committee, Rep. Brian tourists. Keeping it open The library system’s Dempsey of Haverhill, re- on Sunday is “part of overall budget has fallen questing the $3.9 million what makes us a world to $40 million in fiscal for the 26-library system. class city,” La Camera year 2011, from $48 mil- That figure would be an said. 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M8738REG Page 6 THE Reporter March 3, 2011 Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington St. • 617-436-8214 Students to enjoy Hansel and Gretel Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Ave. • 617-436-2155 Lower Mills at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Uphams Corner 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 Grove Hall 57 Crawford St. • 617-427-3337 Mattapan Branch 10 Hazelton St., Mattapan • 617-298-9218

Ongoing — The Boston Public Library’s Home- work Assistance Program mentors are available at the branch Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. when Boston Public Schools are in session. Adams Street Branch Library Thursday, March 3, 11 a.m. – Babysing – Winter Session. Friday, March 4, 9:30 a.m. – Playgroup Open, drop-in playgroup during the cold winter months. Monday, March 7, 6 p.m. – Chi Gong Every Monday except holidays. Tuesday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. – Reading Readi- ness– Winter Session Reading 4 p.m. – Guys Read and GRLS (Girls Reading Literature Society) Thursday, March 10, 11 a.m. – Babysing – Winter Session. Friday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. Playgroup Open. Monday, March 14, 2 p.m. – Crown of a Thousand Years Films Monday March 7, Beckett (1964, 148 min.) with Peter O’Toole & Richard Burton Church and state war for supremacy in the persons of Henry Actors Frank Ward, Jr., center, Meredith Hansen and Nicole Rodin perfrom in a scene from the Boston II and Thomas Beckett. Monday March 14, The Lion Lyric Opera’s “Hansel and Gretel”, which will be staged at the Strand Theatre on March 9. in Winter (1968, 134 min.) with Peter O’Toole & Photo courtesy BLO Katharine Hepburn. 6pm Chi Gong Every Monday except holidays. Chi Gong is a gentle exercise practice By Chris Harding incorporating several panied by a live pianist other schools. incorporating controlled breathing techniques, Special to the Reporter German folk tunes. In and sung in English House notes “‘Hansel mind and body balance. It is said to improve blood Next Wednesday, over this well-known adven- for school children and and Gretel’ is an excellent circulation, reduce stress and enhance concentration, a thousand students are ture, siblings Hansel families. BLO provides opportunity for children, coordination, flexibility and balance. Free and open expected to fill the Strand and Gretel are sent into complimentary study their classmates and to the public. No registration required Theatre for two school the woods to find food. guides and performance their families to discover Codman Square Branch Library performances of the op- During their search, previews to accompany how fun opera is. Fami- Friday, March 4, 10 a.m. – Tots storytime. era “Hansel and Gretel,” they encounter various each production, which lies can also make new 11 a.m. – Pre School Films. presented by Boston magical creatures, the enhance the overall expe- memories and start new 3 p.m. – Game Day. Lyric Opera (BLO). At hungry witch and her rience for school children, traditions together. One Monday, March 7, 6 p.m. Family Film Night. both the 9:45 a.m. and candy house, and an educators and families. of the best things about Tuesday, March 8, 11 a.m . – Preschool Storytime. 11:45 a.m. shows, a few opportunity to prove In previous years BLO this program is that it Friday, March 11, 10 a.m. – Tots storytime. lucky youngsters from themselves and rescue has presented school and is a great experience for 11 a.m. – Pre School Films. the audience will have other children. family performances of all ages.” 3 p.m. – Game Day. the opportunity to get up Professional costumes, “The Magic Flute” and Parents who want to Fields Corner Branch Library on stage to play the parts sets, lighting and puppets “The Barber of Seville” at take their kids to see Tuesday, March 8, 3 p.m. – Drop in Craft of the gingerbread chil- coalesce to convey a full the Strand, all of which the show should head to Program. dren magically brought theatrical experience. were well received. Wheelock Family The- Wednesday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool back to life by the intrepid Audiences will cheer the For “Hansel and Gre- atre, 200 the Riverway Films. brother and sister duo. joyful family reunion tel”, BLO’s Education & this weekend. There are Thursday, March 10, 4 p.m. – Girls Reading This easy-to-follow and and leave humming the Community Programs performances at 1:30 Literature Society. colorful show is a lively catchy tunes! Manager Julie House pm and 3:30 pm on both Grove Hall Branch Library retelling of the Broth- Each year, BLO’s has offered free tickets Saturday, March 5 and Monday, March 7, 1:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation ers Grimm fairy tale, season includes a fully to local Boston Public Sunday, March 6. Group. with the classic score by staged, one-hour version Schools, Pope John Paul More details at blo.org/ MATTAPAN Branch Library Engelbert Humperdinck, of a popular opera accom- II Catholic Academy and schools. Friday, March 4, 11 a.m. – Preschool Films Short. 4 p.m. – Teen Game Time Board games. Wednesday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. – PreSchool Storytime. Boston Ballet to Friday, March 11, 11 a.m. – Preschool Films. SUPER BINGO 4 p.m. – Teen Game Time. at Quincy Catholic Academy Uphams Corner Branch Library stage free shows Thursday, March 3, Guys Read makes reading Boston Ballet will present two free performances come alive for pre-teen boys. Beginning in March, on Monday, March 14, 2011 featuring Boston Ballet company dancers, Boston Guys Read book clubs meet every other week with Ballet II dancers, and Boston Ballet School students graduate English students from UMASS Boston Doors open at 3:30 at the city-owned Strand Theatre next month. acting as mentors and leading discussions. Guys All our The two shows on Friday, March 11 will include Read, the brainchild of award winning children’s bingo games will Selling starts at 5:15 be worth at least $200 an 11 a.m. performance just for Boston Public author Jon Scieszka, emphasizes that reading is a fun – at our last Super Bingo starts at 6:30 School students and a second, 7 p.m. show for the and social activity. The books selected for Guys Read Bingo we gave out general public. The 7 p.m. performance is free and include graphic novels and chapter books featuring over $16,000 Only an admission stub characters in comical or suspenseful situations. in cash prizes. saves a seat after 6:00 will feature performances by Boston Ballet company dancers specially prepared for this one-night-only Tuesday, March 8, 10:30 a m – Family Storytime. Our location is at presentation. Wednesday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. – Pre-School “Boston Ballet is thrilled to make our second Storytime. annual performances at The Strand Theatre,” said Tuesday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. – Family 370 Hancock St., Quincy Storytime. the former Sacred Heart School Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen. “Boston Ballet is ever-proud to be the city’s ballet Wednesday, March 16, 10:30 a.m. – Pre-School You can play all 33 games (with 2 strips) company, and our deep roots in the community Storytime. for $15 - if you want to play more strips, continue to grow through our extensive outreach Thursday, March 17 4pm Guys Read makes reading come alive for the cost will go up. programs and our mission for excellence and access to the art form of dance. We look forward pre-teen boys. Beginning in March, Guys Read book to celebrating the Dorchester community with the clubs meet every other week with graduate English Handicap ramp is available for easy access Mayor’s Office on March 11.” students from UMASS Boston acting as mentors Free coffee, tea and snacks The Strand Theatre is located at 543 Columbia and leading discussions. Guys Read, the brainchild Great meals are also available Road in Dorchester. of award winning children’s author Jon Scieszka, emphasizes that reading is a fun and social activity. Hope to see you at our pre-St. Patrick night bingo “It is important that our youth are given the op- portunity to learn about dance through a productive The books selected for Guys Read include graphic For luck do wear a bit of green and healthy form of self-expression,” said Mayor novels and chapter books featuring characters in Thanks for supporting the Quincy Catholic Academy Menino. comical or suspenseful situations. March 3, 2011 The Reporter Page 7

News about people Reporter’s in & around People our Neighborhoods Spring’s surest sign: Ice Creamsmith re-opens for 35th year The Ice Creamsmith, the landmark homemade ice cream parlor in Dorchester Lower Mills, began its 35th year in business on Tuesday as it opened for the season. Owners Dave and Robyn Mabel will mark the milestone by anniversary by holidng a daily drawing for a free ice cream sundae throughout the month of March. Other promotions are planned for April and May. Fans can keep up with the events on the web at www. theicecreamsmith.com and on Facebook. The store at 2295 Dorchester Avenue is a family business. All of the ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet sold at the shop is made on the premises, and ice cream cakes, pies and pizzas are also available. For the first three years the ice cream was made in the front window using the old ice-and-salt method, but as production increased they switched to a more modern batch freezer downstairs. Besides the thirteen flavors on the menu, including special monthly flavors, there are also a number of “mixin’s” that can be hand-mixed into an ice cream portion to create a special flavor. A sign in the shop boasts of having over 2000 flavors at any time, based on the number of combinations that can be created. There are also the usual ice cream concoctions, such as sundaes, frappes, David Mabel, the co-owner of the Ice Creamsmith, re-opened on March 1 for its 35th year in business. banana splits, and the giant “Belt Buster” sundae. The Mabels thank their loyal customers for The Four Dorchester resi- was also named to the is a senior at Catholic Ghiana Guzman each Ice Creamsmith’s 35 years of success, and plan to dents have recently been Dean’s List at BU. Memorial High School. won gold dinstinction continue serving their “delicious homemade ice named to the Dean’s ••• Congressman Stephen medals. Silver Distinc- cream in a friendly, old-fashioned atmosphere.” List at Boston University Joseph Kain, the son Lynch submitted the tion went to Dorchester for the Fall semester. of Joseph and Carolyn nomination. junior Jolivia Barros and Students recognized for of Dorchester, has been ••• seventh grader Kianna this honor include: Cath- nominated for appoint- Newton Country Day Barbosa and to Matta- Bubbles’ Birthdays erine E. Droser, Thien ment to the United School of the Sacred Heart pan sophomore Yasmin And Special Occasions Tai T. Nguyen, Huong States Merchant Ma- senior Troi Jackson- Francis and sixth grader By Barbara McDonough V. Phan, and Vanna K. rine Academy. Kain Conn and sixth grader Mariane St. Juste. Jean Harlow, (she of the platinum-blonde Tran. Erica Cuevas, a hair,) was born in Missouri on March 3, 100 resident of Mattapan, years ago. Thompson’s Island was granted to Dorchester on March 3, 1635. William Clapp, Pruning a tanner, was born on March 3, 1779. “Mr. workshops Wizard,” starring Don Herbert, began on March planned at local 3, 60 years ago. The first issue ofTime Magazine was dated March 3, 1923. Former President orchards John Quincy Adams returned to Congress on Boston Natural Areas March 4, 1830. On March 4, 1629, a charter Network has launched was granted to the Dorchester Company. The the Boston Orchard first issue ofThe Boston Globe was printed on Program to provide sup- March 4, 1872. Five men were killed and six port and education for injured during the Boston Massacre on March the care and cultivation 5, 1770. Rex Harrison was born in England on of Boston’s fruit trees March 5, 1908. The Iditarod Sled Dog Race and orchards located on should begin on March 5 and should end on public lands throughout March 20. the City of Boston.As

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6, 1804. The Fall of the Alamo happened on chard Program, Boston Do you down? think upside March 6, 1836-175 years ago. Michelangelo was Natural Areas Network born in Caprese, Italy on March 6, 1475. (His is partnering with the famous words at age 87: “Ancora Imparo” — “I Food Project, the Boston the real estate market is am still learning.”) National Pancake Week is Tree Party, and the Mas- observed from March 6 to 12.The Suez Canal sachusetts Department opened to traffic on March 7, 1869. Mardi Gras of Conservation and Rec- is celebrated on March 8, which is Shrove reation to produce two Tuesday. Ash Wednesday, the beginning of free pruning workshops. Give us a call and the 40 days of Lent, falls on March 9 this year. On Saturday, March 5, we’ll tell you why The Barbie Doll was introduced on Mar. 9, as part of the Food Proj- 1959. More than 800 million have been sold ect’s Winter Workshop this is a great time since then. Series, John Bunker, Celebrities having birthdays are: Dean Pomologist from Super to buy or sell real estate! Stockwell, 75 on Mar. 5; Alan Greenspan, 85 Chilly Farm in Maine Craig and Anne Galvin, The Galvin Group on Mar. 6; Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, 67 on Mar. will provide pruning tips 617-436-2000, www.galvingroupre.com 6; Shaquille O’Neal, 39 on Mar. 6; Rob Reiner, at the Shirley-Eustis 64 on Mar. 6; Willard Scott, 77 on Mar. 7; and House Orchard located OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Emmanuel “Webster” Lewis, 40 on Mar. 9. at 33 Shirley Street in Sunday, March 6 Those celebrating their birthdays are Roxbury. On Saturday 12-1:30 Bethany (Solletti) Lyons, Mary Coughlin, Bill March 12, Ben Crouch, Brett, Ann Tumilty, Kari (Finnegan) Rizzo, sole proprietor of Ja- 28 Mallet St, Unit 1, Dorchester Sheila Lawn, Dotty Juliano, Stacy (Sweeney) maica Plain’s Land of 41 King St, Unit 1, Dorchester Genduso, Larry Doherty, Brenda Kirby, Plenty Gardens will Kristen McDermott, the Carney’s terrific provide more informa- 132 King St, Unit 1, Dorchester occupational therapist Judi Helman, Della tion about pruning at the 159 King St, Unit 2, Dorchester Melchionda, Pam (Wallace) Evans, Fr. Don Blake House Orchard 2-3:30 MacMillan, and Ann McGough. located at 735 Columbia Also observing their birthdays are Alysia Road in Dorchester. 182 Norfolk St, Quincy Ramsey, John Morrill, Joseph Innocent, Doris The free programs, 143 Elmer Rd, Dorchester Mullen, Mary Young, Stephanie Heavey, begin at 10 a.m. Res- Dorchester Teresa (Goode) Miller, Robert Butts, Della 20 McKone St, Units A,B,and C, Dorchester ervations are required. 571 Freeport St, Unit 1, Costello, Mike Deehan, and Jody (Doherty) Contact BNAN at 617- Bulman, Dick and Evelyn “Pam” White will 542-7696 or info@boston- celebrate their anniversary this week. natural.org. Page 8 THE Reporter March 3, 2011 Editorial Tracking Joseph Rugo, his girls, MWRA owes and their Savin Hill three-deckers Lower Mills answers – pronto Merchants who do business in Lower Mills are very concerned about an expected disruption in their businesses later this year as the MWRA water pipe project begins tearing up the streets in the village. The business people are correct to raise alarms, as the disruptions are sure to be a bother for merchants and residents alike. Neighbors recall the inconvenience last summer when Adams Street in Milton was closed off for months due to the construction in that town. Now, the project will emerge down Adams Street and across the Roper Bridge over the Neponset, and continue up Washington Street . Under plans revealed to the Reporter this week, the work will necessitate closing off streets for long periods during this year. When the members of the Lower Mills Merchants Association (LMMA) gathered for their monthly meeting last week, they had expected to hear first from the MWRA. They were disappointed to learn the agency had postponed its commitment with a promise to return late this month. Even before this week’s details were made public, the merchants agreed that some questions needed to be asked of the MWRA, Lynda Watson of LMMA prepared a list of concerns, and the merchants group began circulating them this week. Here in Watson’s words is a synopsis of the association’s concerns: General questions: What is the exact time line for the work? What will be the hours of operation? 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.? 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.? Where will equipment be located after hours? Parking: What parking will be eliminated? Will there be designated parking for the construction workers? Off-site? Shuttle? Will there be alternative parking Every weekday, Earl Taylor, President of the from 321 Norfolk; and on Piotti Place, then located off for customers? Dorchester Historical Society, sends via e-mail Franklin Court and now part of the Boston Edison/ Police Detail (local, state?): How many details will to his subscriber list old photographs from the NSTAR facility on Massachusetts Avenue — before be present? Where will they be placed? neighborhood that are often accompanied by relevant Joseph bought a house at 173 Magnolia Street, just Traffic: Will sections of the street be completely historical information. Recently, he asked for photos west of Uphams Corner, in 1908. He was living there closed? Hours? Any partial closures? Which direction? of the legendary three-deckers that have dotted when he built the Hubbardston Road three-deckers. Where will traffic be directed? Will bus stops/routes be the Dorchester landscape for more than a century, At that time he had an office at 80 Boylston relocated (i.e. BatBus)? Delivery route (for merchant evoking the following response from Bob Rugo, a Street, known as the Little Building, at the corner deliveries)? member of his e-mail group: of Boylston and Tremont Streets, overlooking the Sidewalks: Which sidewalks will be dug up? Where? Boston Common. I used to visit my father and How long? Will there be ramps placed in front of In the spring of 1923, my great grandfather, grandfather in his 8th-floor office there in the 1950s. businesses for access or will sidewalks be closed Joseph Rugo, who was a general contractor, applied In 1923, Joseph had six children: three boys who completely? Will sidewalks on Washington Street be for building permits to construct three-deckers at 20, worked in the family construction business and replaced with bricks? 22, and 24 Hubbard Road, now called Hubbardston three daughters, ages 16 to 23, who were not yet Signage: What signs will be posted? Where? Will Road, in Savin Hill. His name appears on the married. Apparently he intended the three-deckers specific businesses be listed? permits as both the owner and the licensed builder; to be available as homes for his three daughters. Remediation: Is there any possibility of compensation no architect is listed. His buildings, above, are the The eldest daughter, Emilia, married a retail store for loss of business during the project? Can we get street last three-deckers that are prominently visible at owner in Florence, Italy, around 1927-1928. They furniture (i.e. benches), public bathroom, plantings, the top of the retaining wall along the Southeast lived near a leather goods store in Florence that had permanent signage? Expressway, just north of Savin Hill Cove. The been started by Guccio Gucci in 1920 after he had The questions are real concerns, as the work this fourth three-decker on the street, 16 Hubbardston, worked in England. Mrs. Gucci, who was British, spring and summer poses a real threat to the economic closer to Savin Hill Avenue, was built four years enjoyed having an English-speaking neighbor with stability of the Lower Mills business district. later by someone else. whom to have tea. At the same time, neighbors in the area will likely In December 1922 Mayor Curley awarded Joseph In 1938 the rise of Fascism in Italy caused Emilia, see increased traffic activity on residential streets Rugo the contract to build the Motley School (now her husband, and their son to move to Boston, as pass-through traffic seeks alternate routes. There condominiums) on Savin Hill Avenue, located where they lived in one of the Hubbardston Road are large questions. For example, about access to the directly behind the land on Hubbard Road. In three-deckers. After her husband died in 1946, she Shaw’s market on River Street, as it appears that the August of 1923, when Joseph wanted to add garages moved to Wellesley. intersection of River and Washington streets will be at the rear of each three-decker, he had to obtain The second daughter, Edith, was married around shut down for lengthy periods of time. permission from the state fire marshal because of 1926 and lived in Dorchester on Larchmont Street in In nearby Neponset, the state Department of their proximity to the new school. 1930 and on Fairmount Street in 1947. At that time Transportation has received kudos for a well-designed My great-grandfather had immigrated to Dorches- she owned 20 Hubbardston Road, but apparently traffic management scheme that has kept traffic moving ter from northeastern Italy in 1892, returning to had never lived there. through Neponset Circle while the bridge to Quincy is Italy in 1897 to get married, then bringing his wife The third daughter, Anna, lived with her older being rebuilt. That plan, which relies upon a heavy and first child (my grandfather) to Dorchester in sister on Larchmont Street in 1930. She married in presence of state troopers keeping a watchful eye on 1899. The family lived in a succession of rented 1931 and moved to Newton. Apparently she never motorists, seems to have worked quite well. apartments — in a three-decker at 321 Norfolk lived on Hubbardston Road. Let’s hope the MWRA will learn from the Neponset Avenue; on Franklin Court, directly across the street experience and treat the Lower Mills project with the same sensitivity to the neighborhood’s concerns. – Ed Forry D.E.E.P. Essay The Reporter Superheroes among us “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” By Cullen Burke I continued on my walk and came upon a group A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. When I woke up this morning, I could tell right of people working on a playground for the children 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120 , Dorchester, MA 02125 Worldwide at dotnews.com away that something was different; I was different. in the neighborhood. I didn’t even ask, I just joined Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) I ran downstairs to tell my parents how I was feeling. in and helped. Knowing that I was part of building Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher I told my mom that I felt an urge to help people, the park made me happy. It felt good. I could see William P. Forry, Managing Editor like I needed to do some good for someone. My mom kids swinging on swings, laughing and having fun… Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor said, “That’s great! Why don’t you go out into the and I helped make it happen. I walked a bit taller Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor neighborhood, I’m sure there are plenty of people and felt like I was on top of the world. Barbara Langis, Production Manager that could use your help.” When I got home, I asked my parents what I could Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 As I was walking down Gallivan Boulevard, I do for them. They told me that I had made them proud Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] noticed an older woman. I would guess she wasn’t everyday and that was enough. Today, I realized The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in paying attention because she stepped right out that you don’t need super powers to be a superhero. advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. into the busy street without looking. At that very There are everyday superheroes making people’s The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, lives better everyday, just by being themselves and or cut any copy without notice. moment, a car was coming right for her! I ran over Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade to her as fast as I could and pulled her back onto putting others first. I really hope I wake up feeling Next Issue: Thursday, March 10, 2011 the curb to save her from being hit. Saving her life that way every day. Next week’s Deadline: Monday, March 7 at 4 p.m. made me feel like a superhero, like I was meant to Cullen Burke is a fifth grader who participates in Published weekly on Thursday mornings be there to keep her from harm and it felt good. I Project D.E.E.P. (Dorchester Educational Enrich- All contents © Copyright 2011 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. knew I had to help some more. ment Program). March 3, 2011 The Reporter Page 9 Party at Florian to aid 3 year old (Continued from page 1) is overwhelmed, she says, but Aidan out in any way that we know how. My Blakely and Collins have reconnected, smiles through everything. sister Lisa would be the first person to many via Facebook, are chipping in to “2010 was not a good year but 2011 help someone out in need. If you talk help with anything the family needs. will be better,” she says. to anybody that knows Lisa, they will A Dorchester fundraiser dubbed Aid Despite their trials, the family tell you the same thing.” 4 Aidan is set for Friday, March 18th remains steadfastly positive. “[Aidan’s McDonagh echoes Iskra’s senti- at Florian Hall, the day before Aidan’s doctors say] these are all normal things ments. 4th birthday. The family, which lives that happen and that he is doing good “They’d both be the first [to help in Abington, has deep Dorchester and I have to hold on to that every day,” others]. My brother would give you roots: Jarrod’s father grew up in the she says. “And as a mom, I’m looking the last dollar in his pocket.” neighborhood and Lisa’s family has for the day when they say your son is Aid 4 Aidan will include DJs Keith called St. Margaret’s parish home for cancer-free.” Levine and Joe Fassey, Irish step generations. The support they’ve received as- Aidan Collins dancers from Clifden Academy of Irish According to the National Center tonishes family members. A Dedham Dance in Milton, and friend Jarrod for Biotechnology Information, Wilms deacon contacted Collins’s sister “It’s truly amazing where you do find MacDonald will perform. There will tumor is the most common type Jessica McDonagh and shared that the strength ‘cause you have to. You be a silent auction and raffle items of kidney cancer in children, with he led the local congregation in prayer have to find it. It’s the cliche but you including Celtics, Patriots and Bruins symptoms surfacing around age 3. The for Aidan and took up a collection for truly have to take one day at a time,” tickets, Chelsea Handler tickets, gift exact cause is unknown but genetics the family. Blakely adds. “You don’t know what’s certificates to spas and restaurants, are believed to be a factor. Rare but “I’m getting phone calls from people even gonna happen at suppertime, limo service, Madison handbags, a flat treatable, Wilms tumor affects one in I’ve never even met,” McDonagh says. let alone tomorrow, and do the best screen TV, fitness club memberships 200,000 to 250,000 children. Blakely is grateful, floored by the you can.” and more. Since his diagnosis when he weighed generosity of both loved ones and Melissa Iskra, Blakely’s sister, Tickets are $25 and donations and 52 lbs., Aidan has dropped to 48 lbs. strangers. teamed up with McDonagh to diligently raffle items are welcome. For more “He can’t even tolerate food,” Blakely “People are so good. It’s just amazing, organize the March 18 fundraiser. information, please contact Iskra by says of Aidan’s reaction. In addition to it’s just absolutely amazing.” “Jessica and I have been working email at [email protected] radiation and chemo, he underwent The family, which includes older together along with our other family or McDonagh at jessica.mcdonagh@ a blood and platelet transfusion brother Philip, older sister Marina members, friends, and the community comcast.net. If you’d like to give recently. Medication and hospital and baby Bridgette, is buoyed by the in which we live. It is just amazing directly, visit any Citizens Bank visits are routine now. The road is outpouring of support for Aidan and how much love and support we are branch and make a donation to Account a long and difficult one and Blakely their own positive outlook. getting from everyone,” she says. “We #1322384115, Aidan Collins. just want to give back and help them Lawmakers, advocates blast proposed cuts to adult day health

By Colleen Quinn “Without Kit Clark, I would be lost. I pray every officials from the Division of Health Care Policy and State House News Service day they don’t cut it,” said Parris, who stood outside Finance to reconsider the imminent cut. If the Patrick administration’s proposed cut to adult waiting to testify, leaning on a cane. Rizzo and others facing the same dilemma also day health service rates is adopted, Joseph Rizzo, Hundreds of critics of the cuts, including lawmak- argued against Gov. Deval Patrick’s plan to slash owner of Accord Adult Day Care Center in Webster, ers, showed up at a Thursday hearing held by the $55 million from adult day health services next fiscal says he will have to make a choice: eliminating the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy on a year, a proposal they said would force thousands of health care benefits for his 35 employees or shutter his proposal to chop rates paid to adult day health elderly and disabled residents out of community- business, leaving 55 elderly residents without care. providers beginning on March 15. based centers and into nursing homes. The governor Ann Parris, a 90-year-old Dorchester resident, said The administration has proposed cutting the proposed the cut last month to help close a $1.2 that if she hadn’t gone to the Kit Clark Adult Day daily reimbursement rate for basic adult day health billion gap between anticipated revenue and projected Care Center every day, she “might be gone already” services from $53.93 to $49.98 by March 15, a spending needs next fiscal year. Administration and noted she had no one else in her family to help reduction that officials say would results in a $3.3 officials have described the recommended budget care for her. million annual savings to the state. Lawmakers urged cuts as “painful.”

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DR_LTI_Boston_1210.indd 1 12/29/10 3:11 PM Page 10 THE Reporter March 3, 2011 Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events Police District C-11 Meeting Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Association Meeting on the first Thursday of each month (Mar. 3) at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Election of officers will be held. Councilor Felix Arroyo will speak. Ashmont Hill Assoc. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month, Mar. 31, Apr. 28, May 26, and June 23) at 7:30 p.m. The Ashmont Hill Yard Sale, Sat., May 21. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of each month (Mar. 8), 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. Info: cedargrovecivic.org or 617-825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assoc. The meetings are held at the Boynton/Bay Cove Building on Victory Rd., at 6:30 p.m. Info: clampoint. org. The next meeting is on Mar. 14. Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assoc. Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: The Dorchester Youth Hockey Squirt A team won the district 1 championship on Feb. 21, defeating cross- columbiasavinhillcivic.org. town rivals Parkway 4-1. This win put them in the state tournament which is March 18 – 20. Pictured Eastman/Elder Sts. Association above (back row) l-r are Coach Charlie Pero, Cameron Mannion, Jack McCarthy, John Murray, Dono- Eastman/Elder Streets Neighborhood Associa- van Lamonica, Kevin Mannion, Brendan Donovan, Coach Danny O’Sullivan; (middle row) Matt Joyce, tion’s meetings, the third Thurs., of each month Donovan Mannion, Aidan Burke, Buddy Penella, Devin Kelley, John Joyce; and front: John Driscoll. (Mar. 17, and Apr. 21), 7 p.m., at the Uphams Corner Not shown is team member Mike O’Toole. Photo courtesy DYH Health Center, 636 Columbia Rd., across from the fire station (not the main health-center building). Freeport-Adams Assoc. 11 police station), 1 Arcadia St. Info: 617-436-5754. Meeting the second Wed. of each month, 6:30 Hancock St. Civic Assoc. p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office (the old Dist. The association meets at the Bird St. Community Center, 500 Columbia Rd., second floor classroom, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The next meetings are: Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 19, and June 16. Info: hancockcivic@ yahoo.com. McCormack Civic Assoc. Meetings the third Tues. of each month (Mar. 15) at 7 p.m., in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall. Info: McCormackCivic.com or 617-710-3793. Meetinghouse Hill Civic The monthly meeting, on the third Wednesday of the month (Mar 16), 7 p.m., at the First Parish Church. Info: 617-265-0749 or civic@firstparish,com. Melville Park Association Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon. The next meeting of the MPA will be held on Mon., Mar. 28. Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assoc. The next meeting will be held on Wed., Mar. 23, 7 p.m., at the Leahy/Holloran Communty Center, 1 Worrell St. The following meetings are on Apr. 27 and May 25. Port Norfolk Civic Assoc. Meetings usually the third Thurs. of each month at the Port Norfolk Yacht Club. Info: 617-265-5780. St. Mark’s Area Civic Meetings held the last Tues. of each month in the lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: stmarkscivic.com. Dorchester Historical Society The Society’s headquarters is the William Clapp House, 195 Boston St. Please renew your dues if you have not done so. The Society is seeking funds to help with repairs to the society’s buildings. Dorchester Board of Trade Please renew your membership in the Board of Trade as soon as possible. The address for the Dorchester Board of Trade, P. O. Box 220452, Dor., MA 02122. 617- 533-2288 Kennedy Library For reservations to the seminars: 617/514-1643 or visit the web page: jfklibrary.org. Murphy/Leahy-Holloran Community Center The Teen Center’s hours: Tues. through Thurs., 3 to 8:45 p.m.; Fri., 3 to 9:45 p.m.; and Sat., 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Play video games (Wii and XBOX 360), ping- pong; watch movies on the big-screen TVs; and hang out with friends. Membership is just $20 per family. Irish step dancing classes on Thurs. evenings from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Contact [email protected]. Annual Chili Cook-Off The 5th annual Chili Cook-Off, Sun., Apr. 10, 6 to 10 p.m., at the I.B.E.W. Hall. Advance tickets: $15 for adults, $25 for a family of four; at the door, $20 per adult, $30 for a family of four. 68 Exhale • Fall 2010 (Continued on page 16) March 3, 2011 The Reporter Page 11 Sixteen new charter schools approved State education officials school to receive approval, law has already been Charter School 2 in Bos- students, Grades 6-8; 448 students, Grades on Monday approved the MATCH Commu- consumed by this first ton, 475 students, K-8; New charter schools 5-12; Edward W. Brooke plans for 16 new charter nity Day Charter Public round of new schools. If Grove Hall Preparatory scheduled to open in Charter School 3, serving schools that advocates School, is slated to open in continued demand for Charter School, Boston, the fall 2012 include: Boston and Chelsea, 475 said would create seats Boston in the fall of 2011 new schools remains high, 600 students, Grades KIPP Academy Boston students, Grades K-8; - for 6,500 new students at and enroll a maximum of we will work with the 5-12; Boston Green Charter School, Boston, Dorchester Preparatory Commonwealth charter 700 students in grades Administration and the Academy, Boston, 595 588 students, Grades K-8; Charter School, Boston, schools and 1,200 spots kindergarten through Legislature to reassess students, Grades 6-12; Excel Academy Charter 600 students, Grades for students at three new 12. The approved schools whether all caps should UP Academy, Boston, 500 School Boston II, Boston, 5-12. Horace Mann schools. date back to an original eventually be lifted on Some of facilities are batch of 42 charter school charter expansion,” said scheduled to open this prospectuses submitted Marc Kenen, executive fall, and the rest by for consideration during director of the Massa- 2012 in Boston, Chelsea, the 2010-2011 cycle. chusetts Charter Public New Bedford, Salem and “We are excited about School Association, in a Springfield. the new educational op- statement. The state Board of El- portunities these new Other new charter ementary and Secondary charters would provide, schools on track to open Education rejected plans but we are also wary this fall include: The for a 324-student K-8 that much of the ad- Bridge Boston Charter Lynn Preparatory Char- ditional space created School, 335 students, ter School. The largest by the education reform K-8; Edward W. Brooke Pipe project to disrupt Lower Mills (Continued from page 1) “There’s no way around said that by working with February. this.” merchants, neighbors, The project involves She added: “It is just and the MWRA, “we’ll refurbishing a pipeline, going to be ugly. There’s be able to come up with built in the early 1900s, no good news here other some creative solutions.” that distributes water than it has to be done.” “We do know that this for Milton, Quincy and State Rep. Linda work does need to be the southeast corner of Dorcena Forry, who is done,” she added. “We Boston. According to the married to Reporter man- have to figure out how to MWRA, some sections of aging editor Bill Forry, make this work.” the pipeline are old and functioning at 50 percent capacity because of rust build-up and pocking along the pipeline’s walls. The first three phases, out of five total, are One of these women completed, including con- nections to the MWRA’s new Blue Hills storage has never had facility. The agency says the project will extend the a mammogram. lifespan of the pipeline by 50 years and provide a back-up in case of a major water main break. If the weather permits, the contractor may start work in Lower Mills next month, Convery said. When asked about concerns over poten- tial businesses closing, Convery said, “We will be working closely with everybody to ensure that doesn’t happen.” When a street is closed, access will be provided to get to the businesses, she said. “When they get to River St. they’ll be able to get to Shaw’s from Washington St.,” she added. MWRA officials will be meeting with business owners on March 10 at Meetinghouse Bank, ahead of the merchants’ association’s regular monthly meeting on March 30, which MWRA officials were also slated to attend. Separately, MWRA officials are ex- pected to appear before the Lower Mills Civic As- sociation on March 15 in Have you? St. Gregory’s auditorium at 7 p.m. In your community, more Black and African-American women Dorchester’s City die of breast cancer because they are diagnosed late. Councillor, Maureen Feeney, whose district The earlier you get tested, the better chance you have of surviving—and thriving. includes the impacted area, expects the project Getting tested is easy to schedule, convenient, and free. to be more disruptive To start, choose one of the following options: than another project in her district – the 1. Call your health care provider and make an appointment today repairs to the Neponset 2. Call the Mammogram Hotline at 1-866-455-1344 River Bridge – which has caused traffic back-ups. 3. Go online to www.nhp.org “It will have a tremen- dous impact,” she said of the project, adding that it is federally mandated. Page 12 THE Reporter March 3, 2011 Barbara McDonough’s View From Pope’s Hill

The snow that fell ney’s Breast Cancer Sup- are trying to get Dunkie’s with her. The doctor told Saturday overnight was port Group. She closely to provide the home with us to take either eight quite a surprise. We monitors her medication, “Lo, sifted through the winds that blow, free coffee for the year ounces of water with an figure that we received keeps to a low-salt diet, or free coffee during the aspirin or at least some at least four inches. and has lost weight. She Down comes the soft and silent snow.” winter months. food with an aspirin. He Daughter Jeanne called avoided surgery, “allow- Penny, Jack’s fiancée, urged people to walk 20 to say that her area ing her to be here today By George W. Bungay was born in Ontario. to 30 minutes, At the end received at least seven to model her nurse’s When she was six, she suf- of the tea, Nancy handed inches. I checked out our cape.” Peg showed us her fered third degree burns large plastic glasses from daffodils. I could just see cape from1951, when she tion, She has significantly Revival home to its former when her nightgown the Steward Health Care the tips of their leaves became a member of the lowered her blood pres- glory. Their family loves caught on fire while she System to each of us. over the snow. first class at Laboure. She sure, blood sugars, and Dorchester and all it has was watching popcorn The insulated glass had I mentioned in last also wore it at graduation cholesterol, with the to offer. At the fashion pop. (Her father picked a cover and even a small week’s column what a in 1954. The next model added benefit of weight show, Christina wore a her up and smothered hole in the cover to insert great time Hubby, pal was Chaun Renaud, from loss. Her daughter and red cocktail dress with the flames.) She went to a straw. Eileen Burke, and I had Dorchester, who works son-in-law Matt were matching red silk shoes. Union Hospital where Every other month, I at the Heart Health in the Department of both heart patients at She wore the outfit to a she received her degree receive, in the mail, a Tea and Fashion Show, Psychiatry. Chaun was the age of four. They did New Year’s Eve Party at in nursing and worked in beautiful magazine called at Carney Hospital, on one of 12 women chosen not, however, meet until the new Ashmont Grill. the ICU. She was living (Bliss) Victoria. It has Sun., Feb. 13. Almost to represent the Go Red they were in college and “Needless to say, my in Marblehead when she lovely articles and even everyone wore red. It was for Women campaign for discovered that they had dance card was full. I was diagnosed with MS. great ads. The March/ quite pretty as I looked Massachusetts in 2009. the same cardiologist can attest to the rumor She tried to live inde- April issue is particularly across the room. Renie She has lost over 90 when they were little. that men really do love pendently with the help interesting since there is Smith looked great when pounds due to healthy They even incorporated a woman in a red dress.” of home aides, but they a huge article on Ireland. she came in the room. I lifestyle changes. She a heart theme into their The final two models, stole everything from her The first few pages are already mentioned that says that she was inspired wedding. Jack Stabinsky and and even wrecked her on Northern Ireland and Nancy Lafoe, director by the other women she The next model I Penny Rhoades, both van. She has been at the Crom Castle. The next of Community Partner- met who also shared their know well: Christina with multiple sclerosis, Boston Home for about page shows the Belle Isle ships and Mission at heart-healthy stories. Keefe, who worked with sat with us at our table. two years. Jack proposed Estate in Fermanagh. Carney, introduced each The next model was me at this newspaper. Both are residents at to her on New Year’s Day. There is a little piece on of the models during the Judy Tuttle, a 14-year Christina is currently the Boston Home on Last April, she became Colebrooke Park. Then fashion show portion breast cancer survi- vice president of the Dorchester Ave. and are critically ill and went to we see the beautiful of the tea. We first saw vor who co-chairs the Ashmont Hill Chamber engaged to be married Carney where she was Muckross House. Kerry Hudson Carmody, and Breast Cancer Support Music Association, an at the home later this placed in the ICU with and Kenmare show a then Susan (McGahan) Group with Peg Canty. organization that brings year. I told them that I kidney problems. Jack lovely Irish cottage with Lentini, Martha Robert- A retired realtor, Judy fine classical music to was a good friend of Sis- was awakened one night a peek at the sea in the son, Ruth Villard, Janice volunteers for RSVP and the homes and lives of ter Bridget Haase, who by a nurse telling him distance. The article Ahearn, Claire Hughes, at Carney. She has been the local community. She works at the home. Jack that Penny might die. He urges people to visit the and cousin Julianna married for 36 years to grew up in Winthrop and has been at the Boston rode his wheelchair, in Kenmare Lace and De- Horgan. husband Charles. She moved to Dorchester as Home for four years and is the dark, with the help of sign Centre. The facing The next model was has a daughter, Cara, a young bride. She and on the Residents’ Council. a CNA (certified nursing page shows the inside of Peggy Anne Canty, a a new son-in-law, Matt, her husband Jim have Last summer he began assistant), to Carney, the elegant Park Hotel friend from Keystone. and a son, Chuck She is lived on Ashmont Hill riding his wheelchair where she was kept Kenmare, The next page Peg is a retired RN from active in the community for more than 30 years down Dorchester Ave. to for 14 days. Both Jack shows a lovely view of the Carney, a 15-year and serves as treasurer where they raised four Carney Hospital, where and Penny rode their Kinsale, photographed survivor of breast cancer, for the Ashmont-Adams sons and restored their he would buy Dunkin’ wheelchairs around the from a boat in the harbor. and co-chair of the Car- Neighborhood Associa- wonderful 1892 Colonial- Donuts’ coffee for his fel- room to show that they, The article mentions that low residents. He would in their red shirts, were the last port of call for the ask customers who had part of the Heart Health Titanic was the village of just paid for their coffee Tea. They were given a Cobh, built on the largest for their receipts, then big round of applause. island in Cork Harbour, go online and fill out a Nancy Lafoe also asked The facing page shows the Mammograms Saves Lives customer-survey form a young woman named beautiful Castlemartyr so that he could get one Alexandra to speak. Resort near the city of free donut for each survey Alex belongs to B.O.L.D., Cork. The final four pages for his fellow residents. which stands for Breath focus on Dublin. The Mer- He praises Ricardo and of Life Dorchester. This rion Hotel, in the heart his staff at Carney’s group of teens, ages 14 of Dublin City features a Dunkin’ Donuts for being to 18, addresses the world-class art collection. so kind to him. Jack is health concerns of the Following that wonder- trying to get Dunkin’ neighborhood. Alex gave ful article on the sights Donuts to donate a coffee us pink stickers, which of Ireland is another one machine to the Boston listed some of the active with an Irish theme. The Home. Gay Vernon and ingredients in cigarettes: following six pages focus Candy O’Terry, from acetone (nail polish on “Making Every Meal radio station 106.7 FM, remover), ammonia (a a Celebration,” writ- cleaning product), arsenic ten by Betty Terry and (a rat poison), butane (a featuring Darina Allen, lighter fluid), cadmium Ireland’s best known chef. JOHN C. (found in batteries), form- Darina opened the Bal- aldehyde (a substance lymaloe Cookery School GALLAGHER to preserve bodily tis- in Shanagarry, County Insurance Agency sues, naphthalene (moth Cork. She uses mostly balls), and nitrobenzene locally-grown products (gasoline), among other in her cooking. In the HOME ingredients. She urged article there are recipes & people to stop smoking. If for White Soda Bread, smokers saw this partial White Soda Scones, and AUTO list of ingredients, I am Spotted Dog-Railway INSURANCE sure they would stop Cake. Darina learned, Specializing in Hom- smoking after visiting the U.S., eowners and Automobile Then Nancy invited that the way to make Insurance for over a half Dr. Paul Boinay to the American Soda Bread century of reliable service microphone. He is well is to put two teaspoons to the Dorchester com- known in our area for he of caraway seeds in the munity. is a respected cardiolo- Spotted Dog recipe. Pick ...Like Yours gist. (Hubby and I both up Victoria Magazine. It know him because he is worth the $5 cost of the New Accounts is our cardiologist.) The magazine just to see the Have you had your annual mammogram? Did you know that you doctor asked for questions beautiful photos of Ire- can have your annual mammogram at the Codman Square Health Welcome and people were slow land. There are even ad- 1471 Dorchester Ave. Center? 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Marr-lins Attend Caitlyn O’Connor (50 League Free, 38.47), Sarah Championship Meet O’Donovan (100 Free, The members of the 1:27.98), Emma Re- Marr-lin Swim Team gan (100 IM, 1:42.67), joined up with the Jesus Rodriguez (50 other 16 teams in the Free, 36.54), Kaeja N.E.N.E.A.P.C. League Saucer (50 Free, 56.60), to take part in the Cham- Victoria Smith (50 Fly, pionship Meet at U-Mass 45.90), Stephen Spen- Boston. The team did cer (100 Free, 1:48.84), very well, placing 4th Zuzanna Stepnowski overall. It took a great (50 Free, 54.89), Pen- team effort to finish nie Sullivan (50 Free, so high and we con- 42.24), Tyler Wright (50 gratulate all of the team Breast, 54.49) and Kevin members who took part. Zarnoch (50 Back, 55.17). The following 8 & under Our 12 & under swim- swimmers posted top mers posting top times times: Amanda Arcieri include: Andrew Arcieri (25 Free, 23.60), Bren- (50 Back, 58.23), Angela dan Cadogan (25 Free, Bazzinotti (50 Breast, 28.59), Kaleigh Cadogan 49.03), Jackie Bertram (25 Free, 23.22), Alison (100 IM, 1:26.93), Abigael Cahill (50 Free, 43.37), Brown (50 Free, 43.82), Anna Cahill (25 Free, Christopher Cadogan (50 33.00), Nia Cahill (25 Free, 51.11), Kyle Casey Free, 36.22), Jason Casey (100 Free, 1:23.42), (25 Free, 22.79), Syd- Nicole Casey (100 IM, ney Denver (25 Breast, 1:36.42), Kaileen Cotter 35.90), Thomas Fla- (100 Free, 1:18.15), Sara herty (25 Breast, 36.02), Delaney (50 Free, 37.29), Eva Gannon (25 Free, Olivia Fenton (50 Free, 23.25), Gerard Gannon 38.67), Teresa Flaherty Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester gathered at the Opera House where they attended (100 IM,1:49.51), Mark (50 Back, 48.69), Col- “Mary Poppins.” Our thanks to the Marilyn Rodman Theater for Kids program which provided the Garside (25 Breast, leen Garside (100 Free, tickets for our members. 31.27), Eoin Gormley 1:22.17), Mitchell Gar- (25 Free, 23.12), Micheal vey (50 Breast, 48.00), scored new best times: Kerr (25 Free 21.51), Benjamin Gomes (50 Anthony Alves (50 Free, Kate McGrath (25 Fly, Breast, 49.48), Jes- 28.72), Emily Carvalho 26.56), Allie Murphy (25 sica Hernandez (50 Fly, (100 Breast, 1:33.56), Breast, 24.88), Denise 37.28), Elizabeth John- Shannon Casey (100 O’Donovan (25 Free, son (100 Back, 1:33.73), Free, 1:17.67), Kristen 22.18), Samantha Ro- Niamh Kerr (50 Breast, Fields (50 Free, 29.50), szczenko (25 Free, 23.61) 44.61), Fiona McCarthy Courtney Garside (100 and Julieanne Stones (25 (50 Free, 33.31), Olivia Back, 1:30.05), Joshua Free, 20.05). In the 10 & McGrath (50 Free, 31.52), Johnson (100 Back, under age group the fol- Mishaliz Melo (50 Fly, 1:10.52), Shane Kelly lowing swimmers posted 48.24), Emily Mischler (100 Breast, 1:32.37), improved times: Jasmine ( 50 Free, 33.61), Maeve Paul Lafferty (100 Back, Burgos (50 Fly, 51.72), O’Brien (50 Back, 39.93), 1:40.85), Robert Law- Nicholas Clements Danielle O’Driscoll (50 less (50 Free, 41.12), (50 Free, 46.68), Abig- Breast, 48.53), Desmond Jake MacKinnon (100 ayle Crisman (100 Free, O’Halloran (50 Breast, Free, 57.37), Justyna 1:20.13), Gavin Doherty 41.33), Elaina Regan (100 M a l e k ( 1 0 0 F r e e , (100 Free, 1:35.66), Maia IM, 1:30.98), Juan Rodri- 1:11.49), Deirdre New- Duarte (50 Back, 53.93), guez (50 Back, 42.66), ell (100 Fly, 1:34.39), Dayna Finnigan (50 Free, Grace Scuzzarella (50 Caroline O’Brien (100 59.50), Audra Garvey (50 Fly, 34.41), Josiah Sim- Free, 1:21.97), Ra- Free, 51.84), Lauren cock (100 Free, 1:14.05), chel O’Driscoll (100 Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester taking part in Music Les- Hernandez (100 Free, Samantha Smith (50 Free, 1:01.78), Jack sons in the Music Clubhouse. Members ages 10 & older are invited to utilize 1:17.29), Brenna Kirby Breast, 40.80), Mateusz O’Halloran (100 Free, the Clubhouse for drop-in music, the lesson program, special events, and our (50 Fly, 44.65), Casey Stepnowski (50 Free, 1:17.78), Alyssa Ramsey upcoming Clubhouse Idol competition. MacKinnon (50 Back, 46.00), Emily Suslowicz (200 IM, 2:58.81), Evlyn 37.73), Clare McCarthy (50 Free, 35.68), Victoria Scuzzarella (100 Back, Lastly, our 17 & under cLean (50 Free, 41.14), who will now be heading (50 Free, 37.75), Emma Trojano (100 IM, 1:25.26) 1:13.66), Anna Sweeney swimmers led the way Maeve McCarthy (100 to the Regional Cham- Murphy (50 Breast, and Monica Woods (50 (50 Free, 34.43), Ol- with these new best Fly, 1:34.97), Mike Mc- pionship Meet in White 44.16), Regan Newell Breast 48.32). From ivia Trojano (100 Breast, times: David Barry (100 Neil (200 Free, 2:34.19), River Junction in March. (50 Free, 49.58), Haley the 14 & under division 1:35.85) and Joseph Fly, 1:12.46), Martin Ciara Murphy (200 Free, For more information on O’Brien (50 Free, 38.47), the following swimmers Woods (50 Free, 28.63). Chomicki (100 Breast, 2:39.77), Sean O’Donnell our Aquatic programs 1:14.68), Nora Doherty (100 Free, 54.93) and please contact Aquiles (100 Back, 1:15.86), Ais- Jessica O’Donovan (100 Gomes at 617-288-7120, ling Kerr (100 Breast, Free, 1:06.72). Congratu- ext. 2110. Byrne & 1:25.24), Samantha Ma- lation to the Marr-lins, Drechsler, L.L.P. Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. Attorneys at Law Eastern Harbor Office Park Fruit Tree 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 Pruning Workshop

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workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, To register call Boston Natural Area Networks medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, 617 542-7696 or email [email protected] liquor liability and premises liability Dorchester Historical Society Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 • 617-265-7802 March 3, 2011 The Reporter Page 15 CLARK BOOTH On Sports Feeling sure about these Sox? Brush up on the ’49 team

Welcome to the base- lustrious Look Magazine Lindell, solidified the Pesky -- the two lucky of this little diatribe, that in the present ball season that need not -- unanimously declared Yankee outfield. Cole- chaps who led off that you may ask? Well, I atmosphere of haughty be played, the conclu- the pets to be certain to man and Brown did awesome lineup -- aver- won’t bore you with triumphalism he will sion being foregone. go all the way and win the same for the infield aged over .300 and balderdash about his- be toast if he doesn‘t It’s the year of Red their first championship with Henrich being scored 227 times. That tory’s capacity to repeat run the board without Sox Nation’s ultimate in 31 years. reborn at first base. such a team could lose in itself. For sure, it’s breaking a sweat. hegemony. Could a visit And why not! To an A revolutionary force, the end was impossible; generally true about But the media experts from Attila’s Huns have all-star cast stung by a Page became the most but, of course, they sure almost anything, but -- from the pompous been any more exciting? playoff defeat to Cleve- dominant relief pitcher did. it’s a cliché-burdened overlords of ESPN all Nothing blemishes land cheating them in the game’s history, up It came down -- as thesis when applied to the way down to the the skies over Fort My- out of their just due in to that point. The most every New England baseball. The Yankees guttersnipes of talk ers; the waters of the 1948 , ‘Daddy Warbucks’ astounding surprise, school kid knows better are always the Yankees radio -- will hear none Gulf have never been Yawkey, the spare-no- though, was Mr. Stengel. than the tale of the and the Indians are of that. Universally they warmer. Your Town expense owner, had Long derided as a loopy midnight ride of Paul always the Indians. But proclaim the inevitabil- Team’s manifest destiny purchased hard-throw- misfit, he morphed into Revere -- to one bloody, history has little to do ity of your Red Sox. Rare was brilliantly affirmed ing Walter Masterson a deft weaver of baseball winner-take-all game in with it. is the savant willing in the very first utter- from the ever-bankrupt magic once he donned the Bronx, the very last More precisely it’s to dissent with that ances of the season’s Washington Senators the pin stripes. It was day of the season. The about the perils of the conventional wisdom. very first day with a and stylish right fielder absolutely galling. Yanks found a way to “foregone conclusion.” About this time a year majestic thrashing of Zeke Zarilla from his In Boston, Uncle win while the Sox found This year’s Red Sox ago both USA Today and mighty Northeastern, top farm team, the St. Tom Yawkey’s ‘Gold a way to lose. It wasn’t team is regarded as the Sporting News solic- 13-2. It was merciless, Louis Browns. Thus Sox’, as they were then the DiMaggios who beat pre-destined, anointed, ited the opinions of the raw, even Homeric; was added a pitcher derisively nick-named, them that memorable and a lead-pipe cinch nation’s most influential almost enough to ap- everybody wanted to didn’t exactly pack it day but the Colemans, just like the 1949 team sporting scribes on the pease the blood lust soon a staff topped by Mel in. Parnell and Kinder Lindells, and Pages. The was. It’s a dangerous matter of who would to rage among the cave Parnell and Ellie Kinder combined to win 48 two teams were always mindset. win the pennants and dwellers of Fenway’s and a .329 hitter to games, the best single equal in stars but the Plainly, G.M Epstein ultimately the whole centerfield bleachers. a lineup that already season performance by Yankees always had agrees. He has lately shebang. It’s a gimmick Tradition alone obliges boasted four lifetime their one-two starters in better role players. taken to posting daily annually deployed by the necessity of a 162- .300 hitters, including team history. Williams, Of all the indignities advisories on the pitfalls the Big Media. As I game season to confirm Ted Williams, plus rol- Stephens, and Doerr all sustained during that of over-confidence, even recall, around 50-60 of the inevitable. Is there licking sluggers Junior had their best overall memorable era – yes, after rousing back-to- these lofty sporting folks conceivably a rotation Stephens and Bobby season in the Carmine including even Bucky back romps over the shared their prophetic remotely comparing Doerr with Walt Dropo Hose, combining to Dent in 1978 and Aaron mighty likes of North- vision on the matter. with Lester-Buchholz- waiting in the wings. deliver a staggering Boone in 2003 -- none eastern and Boston Only one, a little known B e c k e t t - L a c k e y & How does it get any 427 runs batted in, an hurt more than the mad College. He appears chap from San Fran- Matsuzaka? And to better than that? average of 142 apiece. machinations of 1949. to be getting feverish cisco, picked the Giants such wise guys as may Meanwhile the Yan- Ponder please the im- If the melodramatics of on the subject. From to end up as champions suggest the Indians’ kees, then as now their pact of such production 2004 somewhat atoned a distance, Manager of the baseball world. 1954 cadre of Wynn, arch foe, were faced from the middle of your for all that, it did not Terry Francona seems So much for the experts Lemon, Feller, Garcia, with a mountain of order. Inevitably, Dom exactly even the score. even more terrified. and their expertise. & Houtteman, bear in woes and widespread DiMaggio and Johnny So what’s the point But then he well knows mind that four of them doubt after a winter of are dead and the fifth is apparent blunders and nearing 90. As for the disappointments. McBride trains for ‘last chance’ bout in N.J. Townies’ batting order The Great DiMaggio (Continued from page 1) --one thru nine -- com- had a major problem T h e 6 - f o o t - s i x , parisons even of the ’27 with his heel that was 280-pound McBride has Yankees are spurious. feared to be career a stellar career record These Bashing BoSox threatening. Jolting of 35-8-1. He last fought don’t have no banjo Joe’s long-time fellow in October during the hitters like Jumping travelers in the outfield, Prizefighter Tourna- Joe Dugan and Bennie King Kong Keller and ment in England where Bengough cluttering Tommy Henrich, had he won a split decision their glorious lineup. been succeeded by a against Franklin Egobi Your 2011 Boston Red couple of unknowns, in the quarterfinals. Sox cannot be beaten. Gene Woodling and Unfortunately, he lost This gospel truth rages Hank Bauer, neither the same night by across Florida’s merry considered a premium unanimous decision in Grapefruit League scene prospect. Unproven the semis against Matt from the Dry Tortugas kids Jerry Coleman Skelton. to the steps of Castillo and Bobby Brown were “I put him down, but I de San Marcos. Hank replacing the depart- didn’t get the decision,” Steinbrenner is prepar- ing Snuffy Stirnweiss said McBride. ing a concession speech and Billy Johnson in Since then, Mc - even as we speak. When the infield. Joe Page, Bride has been back he finishes taking his a legendary playboy, in Dorchester spend- bows in November, Theo was being asked to ing time with his wife the Incomparable can anchor the bullpen. Danielle, and their two re-direct his ungodly All such uncertainties children, Grainne and talents to a task more had been placed in the Caoimhin. He’s a family worthy of his brilliance, custody of new manager man, but he still hits Kevin McBride hoisted the Irish tri-color after his TKO victory over Mike like balancing the federal Casey Stengel, well re- the gym, and now, with Tyson in 2005. AP photo budget or unscrambling membered in Boston as his upcoming fight, he’s the success Adamek has is one punch to change are going to Newark the Middle East. Like the class clown for his hitting it harder than had in multiple weight anyone’s chapter. I’m along with close friends Alexander the Great, sorrowful term skipper- ever. He is determined classes and that he beat going to deliver that on like Tommy White, who Master Epstein will ing the eternally inept to keep his dream of Andrew Golota, who beat him that night. You can has been extremely im- have conquered all of Braves. The Yankees winning championship McBride. run but you can’t hide portant in Kevin’s life. his known world well were a team in transi- belts for his children But McBride says he is from Kevin McBride.” His brother, who lives in before the age of 40. It’s tion, although some alive by winning in April. ready for the challenge. “You know this guy’s New Jersey, will also be altogether thrilling. called it disarray. Red He has been training “I’m up for this fight, quick, they are going to there cheering him on. According to long-term Sox Nation was posi- with his fitness trainer, looking forward to it. say he’s too fast. But its Kevin would not make observers, you may have tively gleeful. Radovan Serbula, to It’s time to leave all the 12 rounds and I’m going any predictions, but he to go all the way back to How all of that turned get into the best shape talking in the ring. This get contact eventually, did say, “I don’t think 1949 to find a Red Sox out in the end is the stuff possible and with Goodie guy is in my way to get and when I do, he’ll think it’s going the distance. scenario brimming with of the darkest nightmare Petronelli, who is best to my dream fight. the whole of Poland hit I’m fit for 12 rounds, but more optimism in the of the dear Nation’s known for training “Mar- “The main goal is him.” hopefully I’ll be my own very telling month of wilderness years, which velous” Marvin Hagler. to beat this guy and The McBride vs. judge and it won’t go 12. February. That was the lasted a mere 86 blessed He is also scheduled get an opportunity to Adamek fight takes I want to be victorious, year, of course, when a seasons in the sun. to work out with the fight Klitscho, because place on April 9th in I want to have my hand panel of a dozen baseball Sidelined until July, McLoughlin brothers, that’s what Adamek New Jersey’s Prudential raised in the end, but if media experts -- cap- DiMaggio rebounded Eddie and Tony, in New is supposed to do, beat Center. McBride has an not, they are going to tained by the nearly quite miraculously. The York. me and [then] fight abundance of supporters need a stretcher because infallible Grantland youngsters Bauer and McBride clearly has him,” McBride said. who will join him there. I’m going to leave it all Rice and commissioned, Woodling, along with an a lot of respect for his “Boxing is a beautiful His mother, his sister in the ring.” as I recall, by the then il- off-season cop, Johnny opponent. He knows sport because all it takes Debbie, and his nephew Page 16 THE Reporter March 3, 2011 Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 10) respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, Fields Corner Library St. Mark-Wainwright After-School mental health and substance abuse counseling, A (free) St. Patrick’s Day celebration, with Irish Program and transportation. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home and traditional music by the South End Library’s The St. Mark-Wainwright After-School Program Improvement Program for eligible homeowners with Recorder Ensemble, at the library, 1520 Dot Ave, welcomes youth ages 6 to 18, to St. Mark’s School Hall home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: on Tues., Mar. 15, 6 p.m., in the activities room, for homework help, recreation, snacks, discussion 617-825-5000. with refreshments. Wear green and receive a of current events, and youth issues, each weekday Bowdoin-Geneva Main Street free book from the book sale. All are welcome. afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m. The program needs a For info: call 436-9980. Dot Day Meatloaf Dinner DVD player, computer printers, a scientific graphing Upham’s Corner Main Streets Annual Meatloaf Dinner, catered by Gerard’s, calculator, regular calculators, large room fans, mops All committee meetings are held at the UCMS at the First Parish Church, Thurs., Mar. 24, 6:30 with a bucket, crayons, colored pencils, pencils, pens, office, 594 Columbia Rd., #302, buzzer #6, Dor., p.m.: tickets: $15 per adult, $7 per child, with $30 glue, and arts & crafts supplies. Contact Andrea at and are open to the public: Design Committee at for a family of four. 617-825-2852, ext. 19. 6:30 on, the first Tues. of each month; Economic Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser Adams Village Business Association Restructuring Committee, at 4:30 p.m. on second “Spring for Kids” fundraiser, for the Boys & Girls For info call Mary at 617-697-3019. Thurs. of each month; and the Promotion Committee Club, with Mark Morris and the Catunes, at Florian Dot Day Essay contest at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tues. of each month. Info: Hall on Fri., Mar. 4, 7 p.m., with dancing, cocktails, For students in grades 6 to 10, in Dorchester 617-265-0363 or uphamscorner.org. raffles, and more. Tickets, $25 in advance and $30 schools, an essay on either William Monroe Trotter Field’s Corner Main Street at the door. Call 508-533-9156 or 617-288-5331. or Maria Cummins. For 6th to 8th graders, a 500 to The Board meets the first Wed. of the month, 1452 Family Book Club 600 word essay; for 9th and 10th graders, an 800 to Dot. Ave., 6:30 p.m. Info or to apply: 617-474-1432. Family Book Club, for children in grades 3 to 8 900 word essay. The deadline is Mar. 12, 2011. There Four Corners Main Street and an accompanying adult, the second Wed. of each will be two prizes of a $500 U.S. Savings Bond. For Four Corners Main Street, located at 420 month, at the Leahy-Holloran Community Center, further rules and info, see: essay@dotdayparade. Washington St. (new address), Dorchester, 02121; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: 617-635-5150. com. mailing address: P.O. Box 240877, 02124; phone: College Bound Dorchester Carney Hospital’s Programs 617-287-1651; new fax number, 617-265-2761. College Bound Dorchester (formerly Federated Carney Hospital’s health ed. and support groups: Mattapan Community Development Dorchester Neighborhood Houses) offers a range a Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second and of educational programs at multiple locations in fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Corp. The CDC is now located at 221 River St., Ste 201, Dorchester including early education for infants to weekly groups for alcohol and substance abuse, six-year-olds, out of school time programs for six Overeaters Anonymous, and domestic violence. Mattapan, 02126; 617-296-2000, offering small business tech assistance and youth/young adult to13-year-olds, adolescent development programs, Info: 617-296-4000, x5222. The Carney’s adult/ and alternative and adult education. The site loca- child/infant CPR and First Aid instructions every workforce employment training. Dorchester Park tions include the Little House, Log School, Ruth week for only $30. Call 617-296-4012, X2093 for Darling, and Dorchester Place. schedule. Carney has resumed its Seniors’ (60 years For info: 617-825-8582 or visit dotpark.org. and older) Meal Program, with a combo plate that Friends of Ronan Park DotBike News includes a featured entrée, starch and a vegetable, The meetings have been suspended until Spring, Info: 617-571-4473 or 617-290-5822. with dessert and beverage, all at the discounted price 2011. Please attend the Meetinghouse Hill Civic Temple Shalom of $4.95. The meal is offered from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Association’s meetings. Mailing address: Friends The temple is located at 180 Blue Hill Ave., in Mon. through Fri. Additional guests, not qualified of Ronan Park, P.O. Box 220252, Dor., 02122. See: Milton. Call 617-698-3394 for reservations. There for the Senior Meal, may purchase food from the [email protected]. will be three introductory meditation seminars: on wide menu that Carney has to offer. Adams St. Library Mon., Apr. 4, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; on Wed., Apr. 6, Youth Summer Job Become a member by sending dues to Friends of from 10 to 11 a.m.; or on Sun., Apr. 10, 6:30 to 7:30 Full-time Boston residents ages 15 to 17, register the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton p.m. Select one and call the temple at 617-698-3394 for Youthline online at (bostonyouthzone.com to Fri., Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is to say which seminar you will attend; $10 per Mar. 4, to 11:59 p.m. $5; individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; seminar. Following the introductory seminar, the Benefit Auction and lifetime, $50. Knitting group (also crocheting group will learn how people have used different or sewing) at the library on Mondays at 6 p.m. and forms of meditation over the centuries. Eileen Shaw Annual Auction to benefit the Ashmont Nursery learned Transcendental Meditation from a program School (25 years of nurturing growth), at the Citizen Thursdays at 2 p.m., with experts to teach new skills or projects. Chi Gong (gentle exercise) free of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1972. She has been Schools, 308 Congress St., Boston, on Sat., Mar. 12, teaching group meditation in Marshfield. from 7 to 11 p.m. See ashmontnurseryschool.com/ lessons, for all ages and levels of fitness, Monday events for further info. evenings to Apr. 21, except Feb. 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Divine Mercy Celebration at the library. Monday Matinee with Popcorn; the The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy invite all to Devine Skating Rink celebrate the Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy the Public skating hours: Tuesdays and Thursday, movies, at 2 p.m., are: Beckett, Mar. 7; The Lion in Winter, Mar. 14; A Man for All Seasons, Mar. 21; third Friday of each month (Mar. 18), at St. Ann’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7 to 8:50 p.m.; Saturdays in Dorchester. Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 7 to 8:50 p.m.; and Sundays 2 to 3:50 p.m. Anne of a Thousand Days, Mar. 28; Lady Jane, Apr. 4; Mary Queen of Scots, Apr. 11; and Elizabeth, 6 p.m.; Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 6:30 p.m.; and Kit Clark Senior Services Apr. 25. (Brush up on your British History before Mass at 7 p.m., with a homily on Divine Mercy. All Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: the Royal Wedding!) are welcome. For further info: call the Sisters at health care, socialization, adult day health, memory 617-288-1202. First Parish Church The church welcomes donations of food and cloth- ELECTRICIAN ing for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck-Family- John Ego License Number 38045E Fun-Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 p.m., in Licensed Electrician the parish hall. Jazz Cabaret Night, featuring Muse Free Estimates Stew, Sat., Mar. 12, 7 p.m. Tickets ($15), available Competitive Price at the door. The church is located at 10 Parish St., No job too small Meetinghouse Hill. Fully Insured Confessions each Wednesday during (P) 617-694-3005 Lent www.JohnEgoElectric.com All parishes and chapels in the Archdiocese will be open for individual Confessions during the We’re not too big to do small jobs, we’re not too small to do big jobs. (Continued on page 18)

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By Michael Norton more than 2,500 in 2006. his budget plan unveiled said the administration expensive to think about and Senate Ways and State House “We are down to some last month, proposed a is also eyeing plans for right now.” Means committee mem- News Service really severe levels,” said $2.50 to $2.70 surcharge a new class of correction Heffernan, asked bers about the Patrick Launching a new State Mary Beth Heffernan, on auto insurance poli- officers this spring. about the prison clo- administration’s exten- Police class in October state secretary of public cies to fund a new class Heffernan said the sures, again declined to sive plans to overhaul would add 150 troopers safety. “We are at the of State Police cadets. administration has also specify which ones, say- probation and parole, to a force that has lost point right now where it’s Administration officials looked consistently at ing it remained subject sentencing laws and about 400 officers over a problem and we need expect as many as 200 the idea of consolidating to discussion. supervision of inmates the past five years. to get a class on.” more troopers to retire the State Police and “I don’t mean to be following their release Patrick administra- Patrick administra- by the end of the current MBTA Police forces. glib at all. That’s not from prisons and jails. tion officials testifying tion officials said the fiscal year. “It would not be a my intention,” she said. Heffernan described at budget hearings in plans are contingent At the hearing, Heffer- savings, no. We’ve Heffernan and a the state’s system of su- Brockton said there are on the receipt of ap- nan, while defending the looked at that proposal team of top state public pervising inmates upon about 2,100 State Police propriations from the administration’s plans to many times,” Heffernan safety officials faced light release as “bifurcated” officers now, down from Legislature. Patrick, in close a pair of prisons, said. She called it “too questioning from House and “fragmented.” YMCA program aimed at curbing Diabetes In an effort to reduce While some chronic nearly four times higher cardiovascular health. programs,” said Caroline style changes and mod- the risks of diabetes and conditions such as car- than the rate for Asians The six-month program M. Apovian, MD, Direc- est weight reduction, a obesity while improving diovascular disease have and Whites. In addition, will offer educational tor of the Nutrition and person with pre-diabetic cardiovascular health, been on the rise for prior studies have shown workshops, free YMCA Weight Management symptoms can prevent Boston Medical Center decades in all segments that people with lower membership, individual Center at BMC and or delay the onset of has partnered with the of the United States, incomes have a harder coaching and regular principal investigator of Type 2 diabetes, thus YMCA of Greater Boston many chronic conditions time accessing affordable exercise sessions for at the program. “The END reducing their risk for to form the Exercise and such as diabetes, heart healthy nutrition and least 200 adults. Diabetes program will cardiovascular disease,” Nutrition to Decrease disease, asthma and obe- exercise programs. “As a direct result show that with these life- she added. Diabetes (END Diabetes) sity are more prevalent Each has been identi- of the END Diabetes Program. The program for low-income, ethnic fied as being located in Program, participants will take place at the minorities. and serving communities will learn how to make East Boston, South End, In Boston for example, most in need of cardio- positive, permanent HELP WANTED Roxbury and Dorchester 10 percent of Black adults vascular health services lifestyle changes through YMCAs. A demonstra- have diabetes, compared and health conditions proper nutrition, in- tion will be held on March with five percent of White such as diabetes, obesity, creased physical activity, 3 beginning at 11 a.m. at adults. In 2007, the reduced access to care health education, and the Dorchester YMCA at diabetes hospitaliza- and nutrition services participation in fitness St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children, is an innovative community- 776 Washington Street. tion rate for Blacks was that contribute to poor and alternative wellness based multi-service non-profit located in Dorchester, Massachusetts, provides residential, educational, job training and support services to at-risk women and children, pregnant and parenting teens and Hoopsters on to national tourney infants and children. Margaret’s House Family Advocate (Part- time and Relief) The Roxbury Com- ta” Samuels and Jesika finished the game with This is the fourth tourna- Pay Range: $14.33 - $16.57 munity College (RCC) Holmes added 13 and 12 13 points. Sophomore ment title for the Tigers Provide a safe, secure environment by supporting our families as needed. Must maintain a flexible schedule and demonstrate women’s basketball points, respectfully. Erika Sagay led Man- this season; the team the ability to work with female head-of-household families team advanced to the Roxbury took a 36-26 chester with 15 points. was also victorious at in crisis. This position is designed to work with our families’ National Junior College lead into the locker room “Winning this tourna- the RCC Invitational evenings and every other weekend. Qualifications: Required Athletic Association’s at halftime, with Head ment was the ultimate Tournament, the Passaic 1-2 years experience working with female head-of-household (NJCAA) Division III Coach Mark Leszczyk definition of team effort,” County Tournament, families, a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years in Human National Tournament electing to play a much said Coach Leszczyk. and the Massachusetts Services preferred. Send Resumes to: [email protected] with a 64-53 victory over taller line-up than the “These players worked Community College Parent Educator -St. Mary’s Home (Per-diem) Manchester Community traditional small and so hard over the entire Athletic Conference Pay Range: $14.33 - $16.57 College on February 27. quick line-ups for which season to prepare for (MCCAC) Tournament. Provide parent education, and co-lead therapeutic and skill- The RCC Lady Tigers RCC is known. a game such as this The Lady Tigers de- based groups for teens and their children during the 3-11 pm shift and overnight will travel to Roches- Freshman forward and they truly rose to feated Quinsigamond Qualifications: Requires 2-3 years experience working with ter, Minnesota, to take Tyler Kimball grabbed the occasion. We look Community College, pregnant and parenting teens. BA in Human Services or part in the eight-team 14 rebounds for Roxbury forward to representing 78-50, in the Regional equivalent year’s experience in Human Services preferred. National Tournament while playing tight de- Regional XXI at the Semi-Final match-up Send Resumes to: [email protected] March 10-12. fense on Manchester’s National Tournament.” on Saturday afternoon Assistant Program Director- St. Mary’s Home (Full-time) Sophomore Tommia point guard Shenielle Roxbury, 27-2, fin- to advance to Sunday’s Pay Range: $43,341.90 - $47-433.15 Davis paced Roxbury Duncan-Clarke – who ished the regular season final. Qualified candidate will be responsible to co-lead the program with 15 points, while did not score a field ranked third in the by directing and supervising all administrative programmatic, captains Sequetta “But- goal in the first half and NJCAA National Poll. LEGAL NOTICE financial, management, supervisory and program development and planning in conjunction with the Program Director and COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS the team. One must have excellent verbal and communication LEGAL NOTICE THE TRIAL COURT skills, 3-5 years experience working in a residential setting with Man charged with PROBATE & FAMILY COURT teen moms is required. Send Resume to [email protected]. SUFFOLK DIVISION COMMONWEALTH OF Docket No. SU09P1671GD A valid Massachusetts Drivers License is required for all positions. MASSACHUSETTS in the INTERESTS OF lying to grand jury THE TRIAL COURT YOLANDA VALENTIN PROBATE & FAMILY COURT of BOSTON, MA Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance; Credit Union, Retirement, SUFFOLK DIVISION CITATION GIVING NOTICE Shift Differential, 403B, Tuition Reimbursement and much more! investigating violent gang Docket No. SU10D1566DR OF PETITION FOR For more information: www.smwcc.org DIVORCE SUMMONS TERMINATION OF GUARDIAN BY PUBLICATION and MAILING OF INCAPACITATED PERSON WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The owner of a Dorches- the grand jury he’d had CONCEICAO S. PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 RODRIGUES-MONTEIRO RESPONDENT ter auto-body shop was no contact with alleged Incapacitated Person/Protected Person vs. To the named Respondent and all indicted last Thursday gang leader Christian JOAO T. MOTEIRO other interested persons, a petition has LEGAL NOTICE on charges he lied to a Miranda after Miranda To the Defendant: been filed by Department of Mental The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Health of Boston, MA in the above cap- LEGAL NOTICE grand jury investigating escaped police chasing Divorce requesting that the Court grant tioned matter requesting that the Court a gang that authorities him, when Bachier in fact a divorce for irretrievable breakdown of terminate the Guardianship. the marriage under G.L. c. 208, Sec. 1B. The petition asks the Court to make Notice is hereby given that the Mayor’s Office of Consumer say was responsible for had talked to Miranda The Complaint is on file at the Court. a determination that the Guardian and/ Affairs and Licensing has received an application for the An Automatic Restraining Order has or Conservator should be allowed to drug deals and a number numerous times until resign; or should be removed for good following: been entered in this matter preventing cause; or that the Guardianship and/or of murders, the state police tracked him down. you from taking any action which would Conservatorship is no longer necessary To operate and maintain radio, cassette/compact disc Attorney General’s office “Following his tes- negatively impact the current financial and therefore should be terminated. The player, jukebox, 3 widescreen televisions, instrumen- status of either party. SEE Supplemental original petition is on file with the court. said Thursday. timony, investigators Probate Court Rule 411. You have the right to object to this tal music, 3 instruments, vocal music, 1 vocalist, disc Rafael Bachier, 39, developed additional You are hereby summoned and proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or jockey, karaoke and floor show to consist of a comedian. required to serve upon: Conceicao S. your attorney must file a written appear- will now face trial in evidence that showed Rodrigues-Monteiro, 78 Dix St., #1, ance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. at: 112-116 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125 Suffolk Superior Court on this portion of Bachier’s Boston, MA 02122 your answer, if any, on the return date of 04/28/2011. This day known as: Savin Bar & Kitchen on or before 04/07/2011. If you fail to is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline charges of perjury, mis- testimony was false and date by which you have to file the written the applicant is: Kenneth Osherow do so, the court will proceed to the appearance if you object to the petition. manager of record is: Kenneth Osherow leading the grand jury that he designed it to aid hearing and adjudication of this action. If you fail to file the written appearance You are also required to file a copy of by the return date, action may be taken Entertainment would be operated and maintained daily with intent to interfere in Miranda’s flight from your answer, if any, in the office of the in this matter without further notice to with a criminal investiga- justice,” the Attorney Register of this Court. you. In addition to filing the written ap- until 1:00 a.m. Witness, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT, pearance, you or your attorney must file tion, and accessory after General’s office said First Justice of this Court. a written affidavit stating the specific facts A public hearing on this application will be held at Boston City cocaine trafficking. in a statement. “Alleg- Date: February 17, 2011 and grounds of your objection within 30 Hall, Room 801, on Monday, March 14, 2011, at 10:45 a.m. Richard Iannella days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE Anyone wishing to speak on this matter is invited to attend Prosecutors allege edly, Bachier had been Register of Probate The outcome of this proceeding may the hearing. Interpretation Services in Spanish, Mandarin, Bachier was pals with communicating with limit or completely take away the above- members of the Magnolia Miranda throughout the named person’s right to make decisions Cantonese, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean about personal affairs or financial affairs Creole and American Sign Language may be available Steelers, whom police say summer when Miranda Get local news or both. The above-named person has upon request if the request is made two weeks prior to the the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may arranged hits on rival was at-large.” make this request on behalf of the above- hearing by writing to: gang members from Rox- The alleged gang mem- updates named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may Patricia A. Malone, Director bury bars before police bers have yet to come to daily at be appointed at State expense. Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing arrested 15 members in trial. Witness, Hon. John M. Smoot, First Room 817, Boston City Hall dotnews.com Justice of this Court. 2009. The indictment -Reporter Staff Richard Iannella Boston, MA 02201 Register of Probate Telephone 617-635-4165 Fax: 617-635-4174 charges that Bachier told Date: February 16, 2011 Page 18 THE Reporter March 3, 2011 In Loving Memory of RECENT OBITUARIES

Brother of Mary E. Cronin LEHANE, Michael J. O’BRIEN, Helen M. Joey D. Holloran and Ann T. Bennett of in Plymouth, formerly of (Noonan) of The Villages, Dorchester, David J. Cro- Dorchester, East Dennis, FL formerly of Dorchester. October 16, 1966 - March 8, 1990 nin of Tewksbury, Joseph and Drimoleague, Co. Wife of Robert E. O’Brien. F. Cronin of West Roxbury, Cork, Ireland. Husband Mother of Denise and her Mass of Remembrance John M. Cronin of Brock- of Ann M. (Folan). Father husband Bill Richard of ton, Thomas F. Cronin of of Maureen L. and her Dorchester, Sean and St. Ann’s, Neponset Middleboro and the late husband Paul K. Welch his wife Erin O’Brien of Alice L. Cronin, Michael of Plymouth, Michael Abington. Sister of Peggy Sunday, P. Cronin and James F. and his wife Beth and her husband Carl A. Cronin Jr. Robert is Lehane of Braintree, Medico of FL. Grand- survived by many nieces, Thomas J. and his wife mother of Henry, Martin, March 6, 2011 nephews, grand nieces and Sally Lehane of Medway, Jane, Brenna and Jacob. Fonseca, Manuel grand nephews. Donations Gerard P. Lehane of NY, Remembrances may be 10:30 a.m. “Mannie” of Hingham, in Robert’s name may be and Dennis J. and his made in memory of Helen formerly of Quincy and sent to Barbara McGinnis wife Angela Lehane of to the Susan G. Komen for When those we love have left this earth, we still can feel Dorchester. Husband them near. We’ll see a picture, hear a song, and it’s just House, Albany St., Boston, Charlestown. Brother of the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, of Julianne (Coleman) MA 02118. Gerry Lehane of England. Dallas, TX 75265-0309. like they are here. Fonseca of Hingham. When we call upon our faith, when we believe and trust, FLAVIN, Mark C. Devoted grandfather of Reilly, Robert E. Father of Andrew Capo- age 58, of New York, NY, Colin J., Katherine A., of Quincy, formerly of we know the ones we care about are always close to us. rale of Hingham. Son of - Constance Parker Graham formerly of Dorchester, and Elizabeth A. Welch, Neponset. Husband of Shirley Fonseca of Quincy accidentally in his office Ashley E., Mandy, and Jean (Weafer) Reilly of Father and Son Together Again and the late Edward in New York City. Son of Gianna M. Lehane. Late Quincy. Father of Sean In Our Hearts Forever Fonseca. Stepfather of the late Charles M. and retired employee of Sears Reilly of Worcester, James Melyssa Pearson and her Love Always Pauline A. (Hartigan) & Roebuck Co. for over 35 Mumford of Worcester, husband Seth of Beverly, Flavin. Survived by his years. Donations in Mike’s Jean Johnson of S. Boston Mom, Timmy, Katie, Susan, Kristine and Brendan William McCarthy and his uncle, Joseph Richard memory may be made to and David Mumford of wife Tara of Stoughton, Hartigan and his wife M. the Alzheimer’s Associa- Kingston. Brother-in-law and Timothy McCarthy Genevieve Hartigan of tion of Massachusetts, 311 of John Weafer and his of Quincy. Brother of Norwell, many cousins, Arsenal St., Watertown, wife Donna of Weymouth. Important Senior Life Policy Edward Fonseca, and colleagues, and friends. MA 02472. Also survived by many We are pleased to announce a Senior Final Expense Bobby Fonseca and his Mark was a graduate MORRIS, Rita A. grandchildren. Robert Plan to help pay for Your final and funeral expenses. wife Barbara, all of of Boston College High (Cawley) in Milton, was the head chef at Quincy. Stepgrandfather School, Class of 1970, a formerly of Dorchester. Coddington’s Restaurant This Senior Life Insurance Policy can pay 100% of Owain and Morgan Cum Laude Graduate Wife of the late Robert A in Quincy for several years of all funeral expenses up to $25,000. McCarthy. Godfather of Princeton University, Morris. Daughter of the retiring in 2001. He was of Jessica Fonseca and Class of 1974, and Cornell late Joseph P. and Esther a former member of the For more information, with no obligation, on how Nicole Bertrand. Lifelong University School of Law, M. “Etta” (Curley) Cawley. Quincy Lodge of Elks. this plan would provide an immediate benefit for friend of Julio Leitao of Class of 1977. A Memorial Sister of Joseph P. Cawley, ROBERTSON, Phil- Your family for all Final and Funeral expenses call Plymouth. Also survived Service for Mark will be Jr., and his wife Guilda of lip K. of Dorchester. 781-461-0203 and leave Your name and number. by several nieces and held on Saturday, May Moncton, New Brunswick, Husband of 61 years of nephews. Mannie was 21, 2011 at 12 noon in Kevin M. Cawley and his Mary (Whelan). Father of a property manager for Resurrection Church, wife Karen of Stoughton, Nanci Robertson and her the DAI Property Man- 1057 Main St., Hingham, Teri M. Schuster and husband Rick Mancuso agement Company in MA. Relatives and friends her husband Steve of of San Jose, CA, Phillip Braintree for six years. invited. Donations in Blacksburg, VA, Michael K. Robertson Jr. and He was a former employee Marks memory may be F. Cawley of Doylestown, his wife Anne Barrett of of Stop & Shop for many made to the “Fund for PA, Mary V. Cawley of Dorchester. Also survived years. Boston College High Dorchester, Patrick D. by five grandchildren. BULLOCK, Toni L. of School”, 150 Morrissey Cawley of Stoughton, and Late member of Local Dorchester. Wife of Mr. Blvd., Dorchester, MA. LT. Stephen C. Cawley, #589. Vet. WW-II U.S. Adolphous G. Bullock 02125. BPD Area B-2 of Quincy. Navy. Remembrances of Dorchester. Mother HURLEY, Mary E. Also survived by many may be made to St. Bren- of Dr. Kim A. Bullock of (Joyce) in Worcester nieces and nephews. Do- dan’s Parish,15 Rita Rd., Silver Spring, MD. She at age 90. Formerly of nations in Rita’s memory Dorchester, MA 02124. also leaves a host of other Dorchester, North Wey- may be made to the Jimmy WILKS, George C. relatives and friends. mouth native. Daughter Fund, Dana-Farber Can- in Dorchester. Husband CRONIN, Robert of Patrick and Margaret cer Institute, 10 Brookline of Lorraine A. (Zubiel). William of Dorchester. (Thornton) Joyce. Wife of Pl. West, 6th Floor Brook- Father of Patricia Wilks “Close to Home” the late John F. Hurley. line, MA 02445. ATTN: MacPherson of Dorches- Prayer To Resident of Dorchester Contribution Services or ter, JulieAnn and her The Blessed Virgin and parishioner of St. Pe- at www.jimmyfund.org. husband Paul J. Kurtz- (Never Known To Fail) ter’s Church for more than NIEWIAD O M S K I , man of Quincy, and Peter 40 years before moving to Helena (Tomcyzk) in C. Wilks of Dorchester. Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Worcester. She leaves a Grandfather of David Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Dorchester. Wife of the Heaven, Blessed Mother of the son, John F. Hurley, Jr. late Stanislaw Niewia- MacPherson Jr., Sean Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, and his wife Joy Danilow- domski. Born in Lodz, and Grace MacPherson, assist me in my necessity. Oh, icz-Hurley of Paxton; two Poland, Helena survived Cassandra, Richard, Star of the sea, help me and show grandchildren, Andrea Takei, and Gaelin Kurtz- me, herein you are my Mother. the work camps of World Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Hurley of Paxton and Dan War II. She immigrated to man. Brother of Robert Cedar Grove Cemetery Queen of heaven and Earth! I Hurley of Providence; and the United States in 1950 Wilks, Barbara Maccini, humbly beseech you from the many cousins, including and married her late hus- Frederick Wilks, Edith CONSECRATED IN 1868 bottom of my heart to succor me Maureen Alcott of Scitu- Shea, and many other in this necessity. (Make request). band in 1951. She leaves There are none that can withstand ate, Patricia Donadio of behind her cherished god- deceased brothers and sis- On the banks of the Neponset your power. Oh, show here Milton, Paul Frazer of daughter Danuta Harber ters. Veteran U.S. Marine Excellent “Pre-Need” Plan Available you are my mother. Oh, Mary, Dedham and Edward of Weymouth, her beloved Corps. Late Fourth Degree conceived without sin, pray for Frazer of London. Sister of member of the Knights Inquiries on gravesites are invited. us who have recourse to thee niece Barbara Gruszcelak the late Margaret McKin- of Lodz, Poland and a of Columbus. Retired Non-Sectarian. (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). non. Donations in Mary’s cousin through marriage employee of Hartford Cemetery Office open daily at Thank you for your mercy to me memory may be made Elzbieta Organek of War- Insurance Company for and mine Amen. to Why Me, Inc., 1152 over 25 years. 920 Adams St. The prayer must be said for 3 saw, Poland. Late member Dorchester, MA 02124 consecutive days and after that Pleasant St., Worcester, of St. Ann Polish Women’s the request will be granted. The MA 01602. Club. Telephone: 617-825-1360 prayer must be published. -B.C. Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 16) p.m. Annual Spring Auction and Casino Wednesdays of Lent, beginning Mar. Night, Sat., Mar. 26, 7 p.m., in Fr. 16. (“The Light Is On For You!”) Lane Hall. Admission: $20 per person, Funerals St. Ambrose News including beverages for the first hour. The annual Dance and Raffle will Info: 617-929-0040 or 617-777-2926. Pre-Need be held on Sun., Mar. 27, 3 to 8 p.m., Easter Bunny Brunch, Sun., Apr. 10, 11 Funeral Trusts at Florian Hall. Andy Healy’s Band a.m., following the 10 a.m. Mass. The will perform at the dance. Admission Cremations Food Pantry welcomes non-perishable is $10. Confessions are heard one-half food. Girls’ softball registration ends on President/Director hour prior to Mass. Mar. 11. Contact the rectory. Paul E. O’Connor St. Ann Church St. Christopher Parish Director St. Ann’s Lucky Thousand Drawing, The 12:05 p.m. daily Mass will not James F. O’Connor the second Monday of each month in be celebrated if the Boston School Director the school cafeteria, at 7 p.m. Youth Dept. cancels school because of poor Brian C. McKinney Trivia Night has been postponed until weather conditions. Sister Elizabeth is www.oconorandson.com after Easter. celebrating her 57th year as a Sister of St. Brendan News Notre-Dame de Namur. She entered St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Spa- on Feb. 2, 1954. ghetti Dinner, on Sat., Mar. 12, 5 to 7 March 3, 2011 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

Fifth graders at the Oliver Wendell Holmes El- ementary School took part in the Freedom Trail Scholars program on Feb. 18. The interactive history program is touring schools in and around Boston. area. The program covers the major events of the American Revolution in Boston, including several subjects required for the fifth-grade history curricu- lum frameworks as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Education. The one-hour traveling program consists of two actors taking on multiple roles to bring the stories of the Boston Massacre, the Tea Party, and Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride to life. Above, fifth graders watch the program, which included student Trinity Francis, who portrayed Lt. Colonel Smith as she talks with General Gage, played by Freedom Trail player Nate Gundy. For information on school visits, call the Freedom Trail Foundation’s Angie Jepson, Scholars Pro- gram Manager, at 617-357-8300, Ext. 203, or visit thefreedeomtrail.org

Thursday, March 3 performing Mozart’s masterpiece for violin and Forbes House Museum will host “Abraham Lincoln • Kennedy Library Forum on 50th Anniversary viola-the Duo in B-Flat. A suggested donation of $40 at 200,” a talk by Lincoln Historian and Rhode of the Peace Corps, 5:30-7 p.m. in Stephen Smith per person will benefit the Ashmont Hill Chamber Island Chief Justice Frank Williams (ret.), at 4 p.m. Hall. Former Peace Corps volunteers Sarah Chayes, Music Series. Info/reservations call Christina in the Exhibit Room at Forbes House Museum, 215 Chris Dodd, Elaine Jones, Joe Kennedy III and Keefe, 617-680-7542, or ashmonthillchambermusic@ Adams Street, Milton. Chief Justice Williams will Paul Theroux share their memories of serving and hotmail.com. examine the Lincoln phenomenon as we conclude how their experiences changed their lives. Stanley • Vincent Crotty of Dorchester and Chuck Sullivan the bicentennial observance of his birth. Admission Meisler, author of When the World Calls: The Inside of Milton present a joint exhibition of paintings is $5 per person; museum members are free. For Story of the Peace Corps and Its First Fifty Years, as the inaugural show at Studio D, located at 11 more information call the Museum at 617-696-1815 moderates. Free and open to the public. To make Pearl Street, Savin Hill, Dorchester. Opening or visit our website at forbeshousemuseum.org. reservations and for further information, visit the reception from 3 to 6 p.m. exhibit continues through Kennedy Presidential Library web page at jfklibrary. April. Info: 617-839-6734. • County Donegal Association St. Pat’s Reunion & org or call 617-514-1643. Banquet, 7 p.m., Florian Hall, Dorchester. Tickets • Ashmont Adams Neighborhood Association Sunday, March 6 $35, 617-623-3566, 617-696-1702. meets at 7 p.m. at Plasterer’s Union Hall, 7 • The Irish International Immigrant Center Fredericka St. together with Montserrat Aspirers, present the Wednesday, March 9 17th Annual Black and Green event: Lessons about • The BRA hosts a public meeting to discuss Friday, March 4 Hope: Resilience in the Face of Disaster, 2 p.m. updating the zoning code for Dorchester Avenue. • The City of Boston along with the US Agency at the Montserrat Aspirers Hall, 364 Washington 6:30 p.m. Viet-AID, 42 Charles St, Dorchester. For for International Development (USAID) will host a St., Dorchester, 02124. The program will feature morre information: http://www.dotavzoning.org or town hall meeting to review reconstruction efforts a conversation with experts in Humanitarian Aid contact Jeremy Rosenberger at 617-9184431 or in Haiti at the Jeremiah Burke High School, 60 as we learn about disaster recovery and the power [email protected] Washington Street in Dorchester from 6 to 8:30 p.m. of hope. Traditional Caribbean cuisine and live entertainment. Saturday, March 5 • The Shirley-Eustis House, a National Historic Landmark house museum and carriage house in Roxbury, hosts a fruit tree pruning workshop on at FINNEGAN ASSOCIATES REALTORS 10 a.m. with The Food Project and Boston Natural Areas Network. Free. 33 Shirley Street, Roxbury. Contact 617-442-2275 or Boston Natural Areas Network at 617-542-7696. 793 Adams Street, Adams Corner, Dorchester, MA • Ashmont Hill Chamber Music Concert and Benefit, Saturday evening, at the home of Gary (617) 282-8189 www.finneganrealtors.com and Andrea Barcomian-Dietrich. Features violist Michelle LaCourse and violinist Klaudia Szlachta Welcome To: 32 milwood Street LEGAL NOTICES 217 NEPONSET AVE., Dorchester [Notice to the Veterans’ COMMONWEALTH OF Administration is not required MASSACHUSETTS unless the person to be removed as Spacious 4 to 5 bedroom home SUFFOLK, ss. guardian or conservator of a ward Heritage house condo THE TRIAL COURT who has some interest thereunder.] in the Cedar Grove Area. PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT [Notice to the Department of Mental Health is not required Wonderful beamed ceilings in the living NOTICE OF PETITION unless the person to be removed is 217 Neponset Ave, Heritage House Condo FOR APPOINTMENT guardian of a mentally ill person or room and dining room, hardwood floors, OF ADMINISTRATOR DBN WITH is a conservator.] Studio Unit in need of repair. THE WILL ANNEXED COMMONWEALTH OF large eat in kitchen. Newer heating system, Docket No. SU11P0320EA MASSACHUSETTS Great opportunity to buy low and fix to windows, upgraded electric and newer roof. IN THE ESTATE OF PROBATE COURT CLYDE L. GRIMES SUFFOLK, ss. your liking. Call for viewing. LATE OF DORCHESTER, MA Case No. SU06P0837 02122-1223 To all persons interested in the estate Call for viewing. Offered @ $339,900.00 DATE OF DEATH: 07/28/2008 of Retha M. Ragland late of Boston in said To all persons interested in above County of Suffolk, deceased. captioned estate, a petition has A petition has been presented to been presented requesting that said Court praying that Daniel Jones be Kathleen Grimes of Milford, NH, or removed from his office as Administrator Welcome To: some other suitable person be ap- and that Renee Jones of Boston in the pointed administratrix DBN WWA of County of Suffolk and Lettye Quarles said estate to serve Without Surety. of Fall River, in the County of Bristolor 42 MANOR Street, Dorchester IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT some other suitable person, be appointed thereto, YOU OR YOUR successor. attorney SHOULD FILE A If you desire to object thereto you Lovely Single Family home nestled All hardwood floors have been newly WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN or your attorney should file a written among other single family homes atop refinished. Off-street parking in your SAID COURT AT BOSTON ON appearance in said Court at Boston OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN before ten o’clock in the forenoon on Pope’s Hill/Neponset. driveway and fenced yard. the MORNING (10:00 AM) ON the 31st day of March, 2011, the return This home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 Call for more information. March 24, 2011. day of this citation. Witness, HON. JOHN M. Witness, JOHN M. SMOOT, Es- baths, fireplace living room, formal dining Offered @ SMOOT, First Justice of this Court. quire, First Judge of said Court this room, eat-in kitchen and finished basement Date: February 18, 2011 25th day of February, 2011. $379,000.00 Richard Iannella Richard Iannella with laundry room. Register of Probate Register of Probate Page 20 THE Reporter March 3, 2011

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