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Volume 29 Issue 48 Thursday, November 29, 2012 50¢ Bowdoin-Geneva Main Streets leader is fired by the board By Gintautas Dumcius Kennedy’s dismissal, Neighborhood Develop- to further discuss this News Editor a representative of the ment, which works with transition as it relates The Bowdoin-Geneva Main Streets’ board filed the Main Streets groups. to personnel matters and Main Streets organiza- a police report alleging Yvonne Ruggles, a an ongoing investiga- tion is “in transition” that a former employee Bowdoin-Geneva board tion,” she wrote. following the abrupt had misappropriated member, said in an e- On Nov. 9, a represen- departure of its execu- funds from the group. mailed statement yester- tative of the organization tive director, Sandra Kennedy, who had day that the organization filed a report at the Area Kennedy, who was termi- led the organization is in a “period of transi- C-11 police station alleg- nated “for cause” by the for six years, was fired tion” and conducting an ing a misappropriation of group’s board of directors on Oct. 17, according internal investigation. funds. The police report’s last month. Weeks after to the Department of “We are not at liberty (Continued on page 4) Pop Warner Eagles return to Super Bowl Team of 12-13 year olds bound for Florida By Bill Forry Managing Editor Daniel Day Lewis portrays President Abraham Lincoln One of Dorchester’s in the critically acclaimed film “Lincoln.” The future Pop Warner football president visited Dorchester in 1848. teams has won the New England regional title and the right to compete Lincoln had for a national champion- ship once again. The Eagles’ junior midget B squad de- a sense of feated a team from New Britain, CT on Nov. 24 by a score of 14-0. The Dorchester regional championship victory earned the Eagles By Peter F. Stevens a chance to return to Reporter Staff the Pop Warner “Super The new film “Lincoln” has opened to near- Bowl” tournament in universal rave reviews and Oscar buzz is already Orlando, Florida next swelling for Daniel Day Lewis’s astonishing weekend. performance of “Father Abraham.” Terry Cousins, who A look back shows a Dorchester connection – two of serves as president of the them, in fact – with the man many historians deem Dorchester Pop Warner our greatest president save for George Washington. The Dorchester Eagles junior midget B team celebrated a playoff win earlier organization, credited this month. Photo by Toni Johnson Residents of the town got a close-up look at Lincoln head coach Tony Hur- the politician long before he was president, and the ston with engineering They lost their first game 36-0 to same team. That for the team’s bus trip local views on the Midwesterner were mixed. the successful campaign. by one point, but went on first game was a fluke.” and stay at Disney World To prepare for an 1848 campaign swing through “We had a very suc- to see that same team Cousins estimates it for the tournament. Massachusetts on behalf of the Whig Party’s cessful season this year. in the playoffs and won will cost $30,000 to pay (Continued on page 5) presidential candidate, Zachary Taylor, hero of the Mexican-American War, Lincoln, then a member of the US House of Representatives from Illinois, had A payroll tax for transportation purposes? asked William Schouler, the editor of the Boston on Tuesday that outlines Atlas, to give him an “undisguised opinion as to By Gintautas Dumcius The MBTA would authorities. the tax proposal and what New England generally, and Massachusetts News Editor receive $130 million of “We know the payroll other ways the state (Continued on page 4) A coalition of unions the annual tax take, tax is controversial,” can relieve the MBTA’s and social justice ac- covering annual costs of said Rich Rogers, chair heavy debt burden. tivists is pushing for paying off the Big Dig of Community Labor Credit to the Badge: The payroll tax would a transit-orientated debt. The other $60 mil- United and executive provide $190 million in payroll tax as one of lion would be funneled secretary-treasurer a number of solutions annual revenue through Paul Johnston, at 69 to the regional transit (Continued on page 11) Retired Boston Police that could put a dent in employers paying 0.75 officer Paul Johnston, the state’s transporta- percent of each worker’s who chronicled the ups tion financing problems. earnings over $100,000, INSIDE and downs of life as Beacon Hill lawmakers according to the report, a Dorchester cop in a and the Patrick admin- which also notes that 90 popular column for the istration are expected percent of workers would Reporter, died on Satur- to tackle the financing be exempted, and the day at age 69. Johnston issues next year. tax would largely affect is remembered this week The coalition, which the financial, medical, as a community policing includes the Greater biotechnology, and phar- pioneer with a kindness Boston Labor Council, maceutical industries. streak who used his news- the Massachusetts Se- Nine percent of Bay paper space to speak out nior Action Council, and State workers use public Tree lighting draws All contents copyright against domestic violence. several transit unions, transit, the report says, crowd in Fields Corner. citing US Census figures. © 2012 Boston Editorial, page 8. released a 30-page report Page 11 Neighborhood News, Inc. Page 2 THE Reporter November 29, 2012 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record Menino makes a move; Chambers chips in physician upbeat on 2013 for Mayor’s toy drive By Gintautas Dumcius Wednesday, Boston Globe columnist News Editor Scot Lehigh encouraged the mayor to And on the thirty-first day, he was call it a career and enjoy a “valedic- still resting. tory” victory lap over the coming year Mayor Thomas Menino did experi- instead of another re-election contest. ence a change of scenery, however, At the City Council level, a presi- as he was transferred this week to dential election is coming up on its Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital agenda. The presidency, currently after spending more than a month at held by Stephen Murphy, is largely Brigham and Women’s. a ceremonial post that guides the The move appeared to do little to council’s agenda and helps with the cap speculation about What It All title-holder’s fundraising. But it has Means for 2013. Dr. Charles Morris also been a pathway to the mayor’s was pressed by a reporter about the office. Menino was council president political implications for the mayor, when President Bill Clinton tapped who has had to battle a virus, a blood then-Mayor Ray Flynn as ambas- clot that traveled from his leg to his sador to the Vatican. The Hyde Park lung, and a compression fracture in his councillor became acting mayor and back, on top of being diagnosed with ended up beating Dorchester’s state Type 2 diabetes. Rep. Jim Brett in the election that “I don’t see his medical issues being followed. an obstacle there at all,” he said, Murphy is seeking reelection and after glancing at Dot Joyce, a top asking colleagues for votes. But Menino aide who had joined him at a he’s not the only one. “Everybody’s press conference inside Brigham and interested,” said District 4 Council- Women’s. lor Charles Yancey, when asked His back is “much better,” Morris whether he was interested in running. said, and doctors are turning their “That’s my assumption.” Yancey said he has been approached by several Herb Chambers made a $50,000 donation to Mrs. Angela Menino this week councillors interested in serving as towards Mayor Menino’s City of Boston Holiday Toy Drive, which helps dis- president, though he declined to name tribute toys throughout Boston’s neighborhoods to children in need. This names. The vote occurs in January. collaborative effort will ensure hundreds of children have toys under their Christmas trees this year. Chambers, a Dorchester native, plans to open a new Councillors want hearings dealership on Morrissey Blvd. next year. For more on the Fund for Boston on voting lines, water fountains Neighborhoods, Inc. see fbni.org City councillors are pressing for hearings on long lines on Election Day Police: Sex assault near JFK-UMass T and better access to the city’s tap water. A UMass Boston student was sexually assaulted near the Sydney Street In separate hearing orders filed earlier entrance to the JFK-UMass MBTA station on Tuesday afternoon, according this week, District 2 Councillor Bill to a notice issued by the UMass Boston Police Department. The alleged attack called for the former while Linehan took place around 12:30 p.m. Police described the suspect as “a white male, District 6 Councillor Matt O’Malley approximately 28-30 years old, heavy build with a scruffy brown beard, and called for the latter. wearing light blue jeans, sneakers, and a navy blue hoodie.” The notice from Linehan, in his call for a hearing, UMass police cautioned students “not to stop and talk to strangers, to always said some constituents claimed they walk in well-lighted areas, and report any suspicious activities or encounters…” had to wait three hours to vote in areas Mayor Menino The MBTA police are investigating the incident. Anyone with information of his district, which is anchored by should contact them at 617-222-1212. focus to ensuring Menino regains his South Boston. “The voters in these strength after the lengthy hospital largest precincts are disadvantaged stay. Neither Morris nor Joyce could from exercising their right to vote on Public health meeting at Great Hall on Dec. 5 offer a timeline for his stay in rehab. Election Day, as they become faced The Boston Public Health Commission and the Codman Square Neighborhood “He will rebound from this,” Morris with long lines caused by an unequal Council host a meeting on Wed., Dec. 5 as a follow-up to last year’s visioning said. division of city resources – particularly meeting in Codman Square to discuss next steps in creating a healthier Joyce said Menino, who normally emphasized by a large turnout election community by increasing healthy eating and active living. The event is free would be in the thick of the annual such as this past election,” the order and open to the public from 5:30 - 8 p.m. on, at the Great Hall, located at 6 spate of tree lightings, was “itching” to says. Norfolk Street, Dorchester. For more information, contact Aliza Wasserman get back out to the neighborhoods. She For his part, O’Malley hopes to at 617-534-7781 or [email protected] or Bill Loesch at 617-650-2049 or noted that after the diabetes diagnosis, explore the feasibility of building [email protected]. the mayor expressed interest in raising new water fountains around the city. awareness about the disease. It is “Boston’s tap water is among the best Christmas Fair at St. Gregory’s on Sunday in the country. It’s clean, it’s clear, it considered the most common type of Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy will host a Christmas Fair on Sun., tastes good,” he said. “We have all the diabetes, according to the American Dec. 2 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the St. Gregory’s auditorium, 2214 Dorchester infrastructure. We have all the pipes.” Diabetes Association. Ave. The fair will feature local vendors, arts and crafts, pictures with Santa Tapping the water with new fountains In late October, Menino, 69, cut short and raffles for prizes including Celtics tickets, gift cards, theme baskets and around parks and playgrounds could a trip to Italy with his wife, returning more. For more info, call the Academy at 617-256-0019 x7003. ahead of a storm that was about to hit be done for “short money,” he added. the city and checking into the Brigham. O’Malley said he hopes to have a Since then, he has kept a low profile, hearing before the end of the year. Two convicted in ’10 Harvard St. murder seeing few City Hall insiders while Two Dorchester men were convicted on Tuesday in the murder of 24 year-old staying engaged in city business from EDITOR’S NOTE: Check out Toneika Jones, who was gunned down in the foyer of a Harvard Street apartment his hospital room. updates to Boston’s political scene building in May 2010. A Suffolk County jury found Kadeem Foreman, 23, guilty The low visibility has fueled discus- at The Lit Drop, located at dotnews. of second-degree murder for shooting Jones and a second victim, who survived sion among the chattering class and com/litdrop. Email us at newseditor@ the attack. Terrell Rainey, 23, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in political junkies hungry for informa- dotnews.com and follow us on Twitter: the incident. Both men were scheduled to be sentenced today, with Foreman tion about the next election cycle. On @LitDrop and @gintautasd. facing a mandatory life term.

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I don’t have – STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE Subscriptions: (617) 436-1222 November 29, 2012 The Reporter Page 3 Healthy eating for holidays focus of Mattapan event By Jackie Gentile Whitaker showed at- Special to the Reporter tendees a delicious, On Nov. 17 Harbor diabetic-friendly alter- Health Services (HHSI), native of the classic dish. Neighborhood Health H H S I M a r k e t i n g Plan (NHP), the Mas- Director Eleni Kontogli sachusetts League of explained the reasoning Community Health Cen- behind hosting the event ters and the American before Thanksgiving. Diabetes Association “Because the holidays (ADA) joined forces to are coming up, we know host Living Well with very well from basically Diabetes: A Healthy the way that we live that Thanksgiving Event. we’re not very careful in The agenda was packed what we’re eating,” she with Zumba classes, a said. “Also, we knew very cooking demonstration, well from the communi- health screenings and ties and the patients that informational sessions we’re working with that such as “Living with an there’s a misunderstand- Adult with Diabetes” ing about what [and how and “Culturally-Based much we] need to eat.” Myths and Mispercep- According to the ADA’s From left, Nicole Fletcher and Sandra Waldron of Neighborhood Health Plan, Kevin Casey, Executive tions about BMIs.” The 2011 National Diabetes Director, Neponset and Geiger Gibson Community Health Centers, Gerry Thomas, Eleni Kontogli, and event took place at Fact Sheet, 25.8 million Kerin O’Toole. Thomas is holding the mayor’s declaration of Boston Community Health Centers Fight HHSI’s administrative adults and children (8.3 Back Against Diabetes Day. Photo by Jackie Gentile offices on Morton St. in percent of the U.S. popu- Mattapan. lation) have diabetes. summer, felt that the their blood sugars.” program serves as a for her diabetic patients Gerry Thomas, direc- About 79 million have turnout benefitted both With a strong history model for Medicare and afterward, Wedgeworth tor of the Community pre-Diabetes. those with diabetes and of firsts, HHSI wanted Medicaid’s accountable is happy that such a Initiatives Bureau for “You can do a lot with those without it. to address the issue care organization (ACO) facility exists in the com- the Boston Health Com- diet and exercise to “It’s an opportunity of Diabetes, a disease development. munity and is readily mission, attended on prevent the onset of for people in the neigh- that has become more “We would like to available to all. behalf of Mayor Menino full-out Diabetes,” said borhood to walk over prevalent in recent years present ourselves as a For those with dia- and declared Nov. 17 to Mike Conley, Assistant and just learn some and one whose complica- model for everybody,” betes, she offered the be Boston Community Clinical Professor at information on a disease tions affect more people said Kerin O’Toole, following holiday advice: Health Centers Fight Northeastern and HHSI state that is extremely in the low- to middle- Public Affairs Director if you have recently been Back Against Diabetes Clinical Pharmacy Resi- prevalent. [It’s] skyrock- income classes and the of the League. “We’re diagnosed with Diabetes, Day. dent at Neponset Health eting,” he said. “I think elderly. The organiza- there for everybody,” meet with your physician Al Whitaker, ADA Center. The typical that especially with the tion opened the Geiger said Kontogli. and discuss meal plans; Director of Mission De- profile of a person with holidays coming around, Gibson in 1965, the Though she walks know how to check your livery in New England, pre-Diabetes is someone people [need] to just be first community health by the building often, blood sugar; take your presented a cooking in their forties who is a little more conscious center in the nation. At Theodora Wedgeworth, medication on time; demonstration of one overweight. of what they’re eating that time, it was known a local nursing assis- and take a walk around Thanksgiving dessert Conley, who helped and how they’re eating. as the Columbia Point tant, stepped in for the your neighborhood for enjoyed by many a sweet run a Biggest Winner It’ll make them be able Community Health Cen- first time to check out exercise. tooth: apple crisp. Using contest for local partici- to enjoy the holiday but ter. Currently, HHSI’s this event. Armed with For more information, less sugary ingredients, pants with Diabetes this yet continue to manage Elder Service Plan (ESP) plenty of information visit hhsi.us. Page 4 THE Reporter November 29, 2012 Lincoln had a sense of Dorchester (Continued from page 1) including those that the toast of Boston’s theater condition made him “sick particularly, will do [in nation had just seized community with his as hell.” He and Mary the upcoming presiden- from Mexico. That op- astonishing lead perfor- also quarreled over his tial election.” position mirrored the mances in Shakespeare’s upcoming February 1863 On September 16, the views of the majority of memorable plays. Among performances in New tall, angular thirty-nine- Massachusetts’ voters the society types who York. She insisted that year-old congressman and made him a logical, opened their hearts and she would go; he was with dense, slightly if largely unfamiliar, purses to the famed actor dead set against the idea. unkempt, dark hair choice to line up the and his family was the In mid-January 1863, strode to the podium in state’s Whigs behind Bostonian Julia Ward she got out of bed and ac- Richmond Hall in the Taylor. Howe, of “Battle Hymn companied her husband Lower Mills section of During his appear- of the Republic” renown. to the Boston Museum, the town, fully aware ance, Lincoln’s physical A Boston doctor had where the play “The of the strong abolition- appearance and man- urged Mary Devlin Apostate” was in the ist stance of many of nerisms caught the audi- Booth to find a quiet midst of a triumphant the town’s Whigs, who ence’s attention as much setting from which to run that was shattering had streamed into the as his oratory. Watching deal with her consump- the records that Edwin hall intent on taking a the visitor towering tion, someplace far away had just set at the Boston measure of the man. above the podium, one from the clutter, filth, Theatre. The “extraordi- Lincoln opened his observer noted that he The film “Lincoln” has renewed interest in the 16th and fast pace of Manhat- nary” actor packing them speech with an assur- kept “leaning himself president. Above, Daniel Day Lewis in character. tan. She and Edwin in as “The Apostate’s” ance “that the people of up against the wall chose Dorchester partly villainous Pescara and Illinois agreed entirely ... and talking in the [in Massachusetts].” Union.” because of its “healthful whose “hot breath was with the people of Massa- plainest manner, and In the Boston Herald, Some thirteen years country setting” but on Edwin’s neck” was chusetts on this subject.” in the most indifferent Lincoln earned plaudits later, when that same mainly because Dr. Edwin’s younger brother Injecting what he hoped tone, yet gradually fixing as “a tremendous voice voice appealed for Erasmus Miller, one of John, a frequent visitor was a bit of humor, his footing, and getting for Taylor.” Democratic- volunteers from Mas- the area’s most noted to the house on Washing- he cracked that the command of his limbs, leaning newspapers sachusetts to fight the consumption specialists, ton Street. difference was that his loosening his tongue, and either ignored Lincoln’s Confederates, scores lived nearby. In February 1863, home state “did not keep firing up his thoughts, speech or assailed it. of the Dorchester men Of the Booths’ di- John stepped off a train so constantly thinking until he had got entire “Absolutely nauseous,” answered the call and minutive Dorchester in New York on his way about it” as did people in possession of himself and stated the Norfolk Demo- joined the ranks of the lodging, the biographer from Boston to Phila- Dorchester and the rest of his audience.” crat. Equally harsh was Union Army. Eleanor Ruggles wrote delphia and rushed to of Massachusetts. Local listeners were the Roxbury Gazette’s as- *** in Prince of Players: his brother’s apartment The jest fell flat, and he divided over Lincoln’s sessment: “A melancholy Dorchester’s other “Its little windows at to warn him that Mary shrugged and launched style. One Whig who display.” Lincoln connection had the back overlooked was “ill with a feverish into the heart of his liked his delivery com- As the Whigs were nothing of the flavor of a snow-covered slope cold.” She passed away speech, offering that plained nonetheless: “It leaving the hall on that the event at Richmond undulating down toward on February 21, 1863, “slavery was an evil, was a pretty sound, but September day, it’s likely Hall. In the winter of Dorchester Bay; you before Edwin reached but that we were not not a tasteful speech.” the few thought they had 1863, with the Civil War could see ice-skimmed Boston. responsible for it and In local newspapers, just seen and heard a ravaging the nation, water from the bedroom The funeral services cannot affect it in the reactions ran along party future president. Lincoln America’s most famous window.” were held at Mount states of this union lines. The Boston Daily himself later recalled actor – “the Prince of Edwin Booth packed Auburn Cemetery, in where we do not live.” Advertiser, a Whig paper that he “went with Players,” one of the in crowds at the Boston Cambridge, and Julia He cited his, and Tay- favored by such promi- hayseed in my hair to greatest Shakespearean Theatre in late 1862, Ward Howe noticed not lor’s, strong opposition to nent Dorchester citizens Massachusetts to learn thespians in history earning the stunning only the sorrow-wracked any extension of slavery as William C. Codman, deportment in the most – was living with his sum of $5,000 in his husband, but also the to new US territories, called his talk “one of the cultivated State in the gravely ill wife Mary and two weeks there. Still, man at Edwin Booth’s best speeches ever heard their young daughter his bills were immense, side throughout the Edwina in a small house and his money always service: His brother John on Washington Street in “seeped out again in a Wilkes Booth, “a young Dorchester. dozen directions.” His man of remarkable Edwin Booth was the worry about his wife’s beauty.” Leader out at Bowdoin- Geneva Main Streets (Continued from page 1) district. seriously,” she added. narrative, obtained by “The vast majority are Ruggles added that the the Reporter, does not performing and thriv- Bowdoin-Geneva group’s name Kennedy or the ing,” said Sheila Dillon, board of directors has representative. Accord- director of the Depart- reorganized the execu- ing to the report, the ment of Neighborhood tive committee to “more representative said a Development (DND). effectively fulfill the mis- former employee of the “And we have had in sion of the organization organization “may have the program now two and support the business taken and misused funds organizations that have community in its efforts from the program.” had issues with their to promote our thriving The report continued: executive directors and and dynamic commercial “Victim reports that associated or alleged district.” the employee has been misappropriation of While there is no in- terminated but, at the funding.” terim executive director time of termination, the According to the Ja- at Bowdoin Geneva Main board did not realize the maica Plain Gazette, Streets, the city’s Office full scope of the misuse the executive director of Business Develop- of the program’s funds.” of the Hyde Jackson ment has been providing The representative Square Main Streets assistance to businesses also told police she could was accused of financial in the area, city officials provide financial state- improprieties and left say. The neighborhood ments “indicative of the nonprofit in 2011. received its Main Streets misappropriation and The board for that orga- district designation in theft of funds.” nization hired a pro bono 1996. At the time of her A B o s t o n P o l i c e legal attorney and a new appointment six years spokesperson said the executive director, and is ago, Kennedy, who lives department could not now “back on [its] feet,” in the neighborhood, comment on “ongoing Dillon said on Tuesday. had been a member of investigations,” while DND is working with the Main Streets board adding that no arrests all the Main Streets since 2004. have been made. organizations to have Kennedy and other The city has estab- them provide financial board members were not lished 20 Main Streets reporting, said Dillon, immediately available organizations, which and they’re setting up for comment. Last Fri- provide the local busi- training for board mem- day, the phone number nesses with technical bers to better inform for Bowdoin-Geneva assistance in improving them of what to look for Main Streets appeared storefronts and pro- and oversee the organi- to be disconnected, and moting local events to zations’ finances. “We’re an e-mail seeking com- showcase the business taking this extremely ment bounced back. November 29, 2012 The Reporter Page 5 Targeting obesity with discounts for Weight Watchers By Tayla Holman Health commissioner said, Fenway and at 37,495 seats, Reporter Correspondent “This is an effort that he is so that’s about a pound per seat,” Boston Moves for Health has proud of, and so happy to see.” Boockvar said. joined with Weight Watchers Ferrer also said Weight Boston comedian Lenny to offer discounted weight Watchers was one of the Clarke, best known as Uncle loss and weight management first groups to approach the Teddy on Rescue Me, said he services for up to 1,000 qualify- mayor about Boston Moves for was 388 pounds with a 56-inch ing participants through the Health, asking how they could waist before joining Weight Dorchester House, beginning be a part of the movement. Watchers. in January. “I’m excited to announce “When I’m in the gym now, Dorchester was chosen to that Weight Watchers … will people ask me two questions,” participate in the program lend their expertise to help us he said. “’How did you do it?’ because it has one of the continue to build a healthier And I tell them Weight Watch- highest rates of obesity in Boston,” she said. ers. And the next question is Boston at 27 percent. The city Daniel Boockvar, senior vice ‘how old are you?’ I’m 56-years- of Boston as a whole has a 22 president of U.S. operations old and I have a six-pack. I’m percent obesity rate. for Weight Watchers, said, in the second half of my life Mattapan Community “Losing weight is not only and it’s better than the first.” Health Center and East going to help Boston residents Clarke also said, “Weight Boston comedian Lenny Clarke, a spokesman for Weight Watch- Boston Neighborhood Health live healthier lives, it’s going Watchers isn’t a diet, it’s a way ers, discussed his own weight loss during a press conference Center will also be participat- to tackle health care costs to of life.” He also urged people at Dorchester House Mutli-Service Center on Tuesday. Photo ing in the program. The obesity prevent illnesses like type 2 not to weight until the new courtesy Don Harney/Mayor’s Office rates for Mattapan and East diabetes and heart disease.” year to resolve to lose weight. are going to be the focal point or registered dietitian at the Boston are 37 percent and 28 Boockvar also said the 1,000 Walter Ramos, the new CEO of health care going forward.” health center based on their percent respectively. participants in the program of Dorchester House, said “This is the front line,” individual health status and Weight Watchers will also “are going to have unprec- about the program, “I think Ramos said. “If you can’t take financial eligibility. offer a 10 percent discount to edented access to Weight this is a great institution, care of people here, you’re not Once a participant has City of Boston employees. The Watchers at deeply discounted programs like this, which help going to be able to take care qualified for the program, he or discounted membership rate prices.” take care of Dorchester and of people.” she will receive a membership through will continue for six Ever since Mayor Menino Boston residents.” The three community health card to obtain access to Weight month’s after the participants’ announced his initiative, Ramos also said that through centers will be responsible Watchers’ meetings and re- enrollment. Weight Watchers has tracked President Obama’s Affordable for registering eligible par- sources. Contact the health While Mayor Menino was that Boston residents have lost Care Act and the state’s own ticipants. Participants will be center for more information unable to attend the event, 38,000 pounds. health care reform, “Com- referred to the program by a on registration. Barbara Ferrer, Boston Public “We counted every seat in munity health care centers nurse practitioner, physician, Pop Warner Eagles return to Super Bowl tourney (Continued from page 1) together. It’s not just short of winning regional program to get to Disney mandatory weigh-in on Reporter’s website and “We’ve got to fundraise football on Saturday and championships as well. with just the one team, Saturday. Their first Twitter (@DotNews) and beg and ask for Sundays. They go to each It will be enough which must arrive in game will be played for updates on their donors,” Cousins said. other birthday parties, of a challenge for the Orlando in time for a on Sunday. Watch the progress. “This is the struggle. they are friends.” There’s not enough big The team practices sponsorships out there.” and plays home games Anyone who wishes at Town Field in Fields to help financially can Corner, something make a tax deductible that Hurston says has donation to the league’s been an important new fund at MembersPlus dimension for the pro- Credit Union in Adams gram this year. In more Corner. recent years, the Eagles It will be the Dorches- teams played next to the ter program’s first visit to Dorchester Education the Super Bowl in recent Complex at Roberts years. The Eagles have Field. made seven previous “Moving from Dorches- trips to this tournament ter High to Town Field since their foundation was like being reborn in the mid-1990s— but again. We’re out in the have never brought open, the kids and par- home the top prize. ents feel safer. We’ve had “We’ve never won it all, a real backing from the but this group has got community out there and a very good shot,” said the police come regularly Coach Hurston. to show their support too. “They’ve stuck together The kids feel at home through our reorganiza- there.” tion and they’re really a Cousins said two other cohesive group. It’s much Dorchester teams— the more family-oriented, Pee Wees and Junior they’ve done so much on Pee Wees— also had and off the field for the strong showings this last four or five years season and were fell just

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Large Format Printing Billboards • Banners 1022 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester 617-282-2100 carrolladvertising.com Page 6 THE Reporter November 29, 2012 Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 Dr. Seuss and friends will cavort Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 at Wang Theatre through Dec. 9 Lower Mills 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 By Chris Harding Uphams Corner Special to the Reporter 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 All good things come to Whos who wait! Finally Grove Hall Dr. Seuss’s “How The 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 Grinch Stole Christmas! Mattapan Branch The Musical” about the 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 Whoville Xmas that almost didn’t happen Adams Street Branch returns to the Citi Per- Monday, December 3, 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool forming Arts Center Homework Help. Wang Theatre for 28 Tuesday, December 4, 4 p.m. – Tuesday Tech performances through Time. Sun., Dec. 9. Wednesday, December 5, 4 p.m. – BTU Springfield-born The- Afterschool Homework Help. odor Seuss Geissl, who Friday, December 7, 9:30 a.m. –Winter Group. even after his passing Codman Square Branch in 1991 continues to be Thursday, November 29, 4 p.m. – BTU the best-selling author Afterschool Homework Help. of children’s books in the Seussian words fly at the 2010 production of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Friday, November 30, – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool world, had one of his big- merchandise. liberately unflattering Welcome Christmas, Story Time. gest successes with his In the opening scenes, costumes and John Lee Come this way! Monday, December 3, 4:30 p.m. – BTU “How the Grinch Stole it’s hard for anyone over- Beatty’s frequently shift- While these two ditties Afterschool Homework Help. Christmas!”, a satiri- whelmed by Black Friday ing sets. remain the highlights of Tuesday, December 4, 11 a.m. – Preschool cal and more-American stampedes and crowded The production fea- the score, composer Mel Story Time. take on “A Christmas malls not to sympathize tures two memorable Mervin and librettist/ Thursday, November 29, 4:30 p.m. – BTU Carol.” Whereas Dickens with the Grinch’s scorn songs from the beloved lyricist Timothy Mason Afterschool Homework Help. chronicled how Scrooge for the ungainly Whos animated 1966 Chuck have whipped up eight Fields Corner Branch went from Christmas who get into a tizzy over Jones “Grinch” special, additional more-than- Friday, November 30, 3:30 p.m. – Lego Building hater to Christmas the fad gadgets and who one of the few shows serviceable tunes, almost Class. lover, thanks to Tiny Tim try to foist off crummy from the ‘60s still aired all of which are reprised Tuesday, December 4, 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool and four ghosts, Seuss gifts (including ugly every Yuletide. These in the course of the show. Homework Help. used rhymes and his underwear) by saying, tunes with music by Perhaps their most 6:30 p.m. – Hatha Yoga Mini Session inimitable illustrations “It’s the thought that Albert Hague and lyrics endearing collaboration Wednesday, December 5, 10:30 a.m. – Pre- to depict how a grouchy, counts.” by Seuss himself are is the ballad “Santa for school Films and Fun. green cave-dweller stole Seuss’s original fan- “You’re Mean One, Mr. a Day,” warbled by the Grove Hall Branch all the holiday trappings tastical backgrounds Grinch” and “Welcome, two darling tots who Thursday, November 29, 4 p.m. – Hardware of Whoville until the and basic black, white, Christmas” with its faux alternate in the role of Jewelry Workshop adorable little Cindy- and red color scheme Latin chorus. Cindy-Lou in this pro- 6 p.m. – Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Lou Who teaches him are faithfully reflected Fah who for-aze! duction: Tori Feinstein Us Sick? that Christmas comes in Robert Morgan’s de- Dah who dor-aze! and Abigail Shapiro. 6:30 p.m. – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony even without all the While kudos (and After Party. a meaty bone) are Friday, November 30, 10:30 a.m. – Pre-school definitely in order for Story and Craft. Gilbert L. Bailey II for 10:30 a.m. – Pre-School Film. his robust singing and 3 p.m. – Crafty Afternoon athletic performance Wednesday, December 5, 4 p.m. – Teen as the Grinch’s piti- Council. fully abused dog Young Friday, December 7, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Max, the unquestioned Storybook Films. star of this production Lower Mills Branch is Broadway veteran Thursday, November 29, 2 p.m. – Laptop Jeff McCarthy as the Basics. avocado-colored faced 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. Grinch. He’s funny-scary Friday, November 30, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool enough to rivet the atten- Movies. tion of the youngsters, Monday, December 3, 3 p.m. – Out-of-school but he also manages Time: Robotics to tickle the older folks 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. as well with occasional 5:30 p.m. – Fall Feature Films. parodies of famous kid- Thursday, December 6, 4 p.m. – BTU After- hating snarks like W.C. school Homework Help. Fields and Paul Lynde. 6:30 p.m. – Romance & Mystery Book Club. This hour-and-a-half Friday, December 7, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool show runs without in- Movies. termission and moves Mattapan Branch fast enough to keep Thursday, November 29, 4 p.m. – BTU kids’ absorbed. “Grinch” Afterschool Homework Help. has loads of matinees, 6 p.m. – Laptop Classes. including Saturday per- Friday, November 30, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler formances at 11, 2, and Films. 5 as well as 8 p.m. If Tuesday, December 4, 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool you’re coming with tiny Homework Help. ones, be sure to request 6 p.m. – Laptop Classes. a booster seat as soon as Thursday, December 6, 4 p.m. – BTU After- you get to the Citi Center. school Homework Help. Quantities are limited. 6 p.m. – Laptop Classes. Visit citicenter.org, or Uphams Corner Branch call 866-348-9738, or log Thursday, November 29, 4:15 p.m. – BTU onto grinchmusical.com. Afterschool Homework Help. 6 p.m. – Cape Verdean Melodies: The Cruzamente NEPONSET PRESCHOOL Quintet. 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Alicia Canady Ad- The Massachusetts they do it in a way that amson of Dorchester, Public Health Associa- attracts their younger founder and executive tion (MPHA) presented siblings and friends to director of Young Black its 2012 Public Service carry on,” he added. Women’s Society, is the Award to the B.O.L.D. The B.O.L.D. Teens recipient of the Rising Teens of Dorchester on began in the 1990s as Star award, presented Nov. 16 for “their leader- “Teens Against Tobacco” to her recently at the ship and commitment to (funded by the Mas- 2012 Youth Villages- improving public health sachusetts Department Germaine Lawrence in the Commonwealth of Public Health) after C a m p u s ’ W o m e n of Massachusetts. “ several youth lost loved of Excellence award B.O.L.D. Teen Coordina- ones to smoking-related breakfast. The awards tor Gerlada Sylvain and illnesses. They helped ceremony celebrates longtime organizational the Boston Public Health women who do out- coach Rev. Bill Loesch Commission to make standing work to benefit accepted the award on Boston smoke-free in girls in crisis. Canady behalf of the 14-18 year 2003 and worked with Adamson was honored old teens who were in Tobacco Free Massachu- for founding the Young school during MPHA’s setts to ensure the rest of Black Women’s Society 133rd annual meeting in the state followed suit in in 2005 to provide a Westborough, MA. 2004. Also in 2003 the platform for women and In presenting the B.O.L.D. Teens began a girls of color to develop award, MPHA cited the multi-year campaign to their personal, profes- B.O.L.D Teen’s work convince the Boston Pub- sional and civic lives. to identify and address lic Health Commission safety and health con- (BPHC) to ban the sale From left to right: Geralda Sylvain, Toby Fisher, Rev. Bill Loesch. cerns to make their of tobacco in all pharma- Photo by David Weed community a more cies. BPHC instituted environmentally-just this ban in 2009, making fresh, affordable food about the B.O.L.D. Teens tion, coalition-building, and socially-just place. Boston the second city in in their community. In is available at boldteens. and organized action “We’re thrilled to the U.S. to do so. 2012, to help combat org. to improve the public’s honor this impressive or- In 2007 the BOLD heart disease, diabetes, The Massachusetts health, promote the ganization,” said MPHA Teens helped start the and obesity the B.O.L.D. Public Health Asso- establishment of health Executive Director Toby Codman Square Farmers Teens began co-sponsor- ciation (MPHA) is a care as a human right Fisher. “Year after year Market and are still very ing and leading a weekly statewide membership and secure optimal com- these teens work to make much involved in making “Walkers & Talkers” organization that seeks munity, personal, and Dorchester’s Codman it a weekly source of group. More information through advocacy, educa- environmental health. Square neighborhood a better place to live, work, Two local Brimmer and Alicia Canady Adamson play, and learn—and May students won major kudos at the school’s Fall Sports Awards ceremony this month. Dorchester’s Bubbles’s Birthdays Amber Prince ’14 was named Most Valuable And Special Occasions Player for play on the Var- By Barbara McDonough sity Girls’ Field Hockey The first Army-Navy Game was played on Nov. team. Prince is the daugh- 29, 1890. Coffee rationing during World War ter of Angela Prince. II began on Nov. 29, 1942. Friday, Nov. 30, is Mattapan’s Genevieve the feast day of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Lefevre ’15 received the Scotland. On Nov. 30, 1991, construction workers Coach’s Award for play on unearthed a statue of Ramses II in the ancient the JV Girls’ Soccer team. city of Akhimin, 300 miles south of Cairo. A Coach Colleen Mee said Canadian Phys. Ed. teacher James Naismith, of her, “She was always created the game of basketball when he nailed attentive, disciplined, peach baskets on the opposite ends of a Springfield and eager to assume the role and responsibility of (MA) YMCA gym on Dec. 1, 1891. Sunday, Dec. team leader and captain.” 1, is the first Sunday of Advent. (There are four Lefevre is the daughter of Sundays in Advent, leading to Christmas.) Fr. Elizabeth Lefevre. George Carrigg was assigned to St. Christopher’s Parish on Dec. 1, 1970. King Camp Gillette patented the safety razor House tour benefits on Dec. 2, 1901. The Boston-based movie “Good Will Hunting” premiered on Dec. 2, 1997. Dr. Southie’s Laboure Center Christiaan Barnard, a South African surgeon, The Laboure Center is Sat., Dec. 1 from 4 to performed the first successful heart transplant Christmas House Tour 6 p.m. The daylight tour operation on Dec. 3, 1967. The Worcester Fire, in will be held on the week- will happen Sun., Dec. 2 which six firefighters were killed, happened on end of Dec. 1 - 2 in South from noon to 4 p.m. For Dec. 3, 1999. Tuesday, Dec. 4, is the feast day of Boston. This year the more information and St. Barbara, the patron saint of gunsmiths and tour will be stroll style to register visit cca.org/ miners. The American Federation of Labor united to each of the “theme laboure_house or call with the Congress of Industrial Organizations, decorated” homes, all in 617-268-9670. Proceeds forming the AFL-CIO, on Dec. 5, 1955. Walt Disney the historic Dorchester benefit the programs was born in Chicago on Dec. 5, 1901. Christopher Heights area. Guests of Catholic Charities Columbus discovered Haiti on Dec. 5, 1492. Eddie will stroll from the Night Laboure Center. Murphy’s movie “Beverly Hills Cop,” opened on before Christmas to ••• Dec. 5, 1984. Bringing in the New The L Street Run- Celebrities having birthdays are: Andrew Year! The Twilight Tour ning Club will donate “Weekend at Bernie’s” McCarthy, 50 on Nov. 29; over $10,000 to local sportscaster Vin Scully, 85 on Nov. 29; Noel Paul charities at its annual Stookey, of “Peter, Paul, and Mary,” 75 on Nov. meeting (7 p.m. on Dec. 30; Bette Midler, 67 on Dec. 1; Daryl Hannah, 51 12) at the Curley Com- on Dec. 3; Jeff Bridges, 63 on Dec. 4; and Little munity Center in South Richard, 77 on Dec. 5. Boston. Each July, Club Those celebrating their birthdays are Jonathan members proudly come Knight, Molly Morrissey, Ben Tankle, Thomas together to organize, run Roche, Winnie McDonough, Ray Ellis, twins and volunteer at the Jim Dorchester’s Theresa Cassidy, right, and Muy Chan, Kathy Cheney and Maureen Giffin, Johanna Kane Sugar Bowl road of Melrose were among the more than 1,100 guests Bartkiewicz, and Nancy Lee. race. The proceeds from at the Nov. 15th American Ireland Fund’s Also observing their birthdays are Ludwig this race are then dis- Boston Dinner Gala at the Westin Boston Wa- Bartkiewicz, Laureen Browning, Claire Gregor, Air Force Airman Ja- tributed to the charities terfront. Over $2.5 million was raised for the Paul Mitchell, Pat Pugliese, Ellen Wyse, Barbara meela M. Connell gradu- at the Annual Meeting. Worldwide Ireland Funds Promising Ireland ated from basic military Campaign in support of nonprofit organiza- Genduso, Irene Foley, Maureen Forry, Chelsea training at Lackland Air This year’s recipients tions across Ireland and around the world. It Ciampoli, Daniel Ryan, Jim Drury, Lindsay Force Base in San Anto- include the Curley was the largest amount raised in the dinner’s Graham, Tim Kelly, and Jolene Fahy. nio, Texas recently. Con- Community Center, St. 31-year history. The 2012 Gala was chaired Those celebrating their anniversaries are Dave nell is the daughter of Francis House, Father by Ron O’Hanley of Fidelity Investments and and Robyn Mabel (their 42nd), Bob and Mary Michelle Stevens of Train Bills/Main Spring, South honored the Boston Red Sox Manager John Jepsen (their 61st!), Pat and Patsy Mullin, and Street and a 2010 gradu- Boston Collaborative, Farrell, who will be the 20th Red Sox man- Jim and Christina Keefe. ate of Elizabeth Seton Boston Children’s Hospi- ager of Irish heritage in the Club’s 112-year Academy, Dorchester. tal and Cushing Manor. history. Photo by Roger Farrington Page 8 THE Reporter November 29, 2012 Editorial Officer Johnston embodied Community Policing 101 Paul Johnston was a father, a husband, a son, a brother, a man of the sea, a US Army veteran, and a helluva writer whose column, “The Beat Goes On,” graced these pages for more than a decade. But he was best known in these parts as a trusted and respected Boston police officer whose rough exterior belied a caring, compassionate heart that made him a community policing pioneer in the city of Boston. Paul died on Saturday in his adopted hometown of Bridgewater, where he was working on his boat. A heart attack felled him before care could reach him. He retired from the Boston Police Department — and as a regular columnist for this paper— in 2003. But his unique voice, his sense of humor, and his good-natured manner were all very much in our minds when news of his sudden passing began to pass among former colleagues on Monday. Captain Tom Lee, who started his career as one of Paul’s students at the Boston Police Academy in the 1980s, went on to serve as Paul’s commander when he headed up the C-11 district. “Paul had a great rapport with the community and he was a great help to me with all the institutional knowledge he had. He could have gone anyplace in the department, but he liked being in Dorchester. Paul had that worn, street-weathered look about him, but he had a heart of gold. He’s one of those tough- looking guys, but then you found out he was anything but.” Lee was the C-11 commander when Paul took his retirement in ’03. His comrades at the community service office planned a party in his honor at the stationhouse that was soon packed with friends Boston Police Officer Paul Johnston, center, was flanked by Capt. Thomas Lee and Sgt. Herb White at and neighbors from across the city. He’d met many Johnston’s 2003 retirement party at Area C-11 stationhouse. At far left is a photo of a young Paul John- of them doing the work that he helped to pioneer as ston as a rookie patrolman. Reporter file photo the veteran member of C-11’s Community Service Office— a job he started in 1991. Armed with crime patrolman. He helped to launch an innovative project in Fields stats and a notepad, Officer Johnston crisscrossed “Paul would come in on a Monday or a Tuesday Corne – Close to Home – that took direct aim at the Dot’s villages on a nightly basis, hitting church with this hand-written column and— more often problem and labored to help battered spouses find basements and living rooms. Wherever two or more than not— he’d begin a recitation for whoever was shelter and counsel. It was something that he took gathered in the name of civic engagement, Paul in the office to listen. He liked to make sure that great pride in – and even more so when his daughter, was there. the laugh lines worked,” Forry said. Aimee, took up the cause with equal zeal. “The Boston Miracle got its face from high-profile They almost always did. But Paul Johnston “It’s something I understand better than I ever did clergymen and headline-gobbling suits. It got its brought more than gallows humor to the space. before, how far-reaching it is,” Paul said at his retire- feet — and its eyes and its ears — from cops like His was an authentic voice from the streets that ment. “It’s not just two people. It takes everybody Paul Johnston,” wrote Jim O’Sullivan, the Reporter’s he’d known as a youngster in Brighton and as a down, whole families, whole neighborhoods.” former news editor, on the occasion of Paul’s retire- patrolman working the streets of Roxbury and As O’Sullivan noted at the time, Paul was late in ment. Dorchester since 1968. arriving to his retirement party on that November O’Sullivan covered that stationhouse party in There was a grittiness and irreverence, to be day in 2003 because he was “off on a 209A”— BPD which Paul addressed his admirers, telling them that sure. He dished out his share of verbal dope slaps jargon for a domestic violence call. the source of his unique brand of policing came from for the unfortunate perps whose misdeeds crossed Paul’s legacy can be found in many places in this the fact that he himself was a “a chronic complainer.” his radar. But he was self-deprecating and wasn’t community— most notably in the men and women “When I saw things I didn’t like, yeah, I was prob- beyond taking side-swipes at his fellow badges from at C-11 whom he mentored and befriended, whether ably thinking to myself: How could we do something time to time. Once, when writing about a prisoner they wore a badge or not. Paul’s voice has been different?” Johnston told the room. “Why we do it hauled in for impersonating a police officer, he noted absent in recent years, although the Reporter still this way, I don’t know. I just know that we can do drolly, “No doughnuts were found on his person routinely carries a column authored ably and with better.” during the booking search.” great wit and skill by C-11 Officer Mike Keaney. Reporter publisher Ed Forry remembers that Paul was sincere and passionate in his prose, Officer Johnston’s columns— including one Paul Johnston began writing his “Beat Goes On” especially when it came to the crime he came to classic about “Christmas at the Stationhouse” will column for this paper in the 1980s at the urging of detest above all: domestic violence. The scourge of be reproduced in our pages in the coming weeks. his then-commander, Deputy Superintendent Paul violence within families was a constant drumbeat in Thanks for the memories, Paul. You will be missed. Bankowski. One of Officer Johnston’s duties while Paul’s space – especially around the holiday season. – Bill Forry he was detailed to the Police Academy in the 1980s was to teach new recruits how to write incident reports – which are typically dry, “just the facts, Luongo Fire heroes remembered m’am” texts. But Paul had a flair for writing about the bizarre, sometimes funny, and often heartfelt episodes of life as a beat cop in our neighborhood. with new monument in East Boston “He never made light of a serious thing, but Paul By Patrick O’Connor of whom three looked for those incidents that were interesting and Special to the Reporter were in Ireland. sometimes hilarious. He had a way of turning a Seventy years to the day, six firefighters who H i s f u n e r a l phrase,” Capt. Lee. Forry recalled that Paul would lost their lives in an East Boston building were was held at St. frequently pull an overnight detail working security remembered on Thurs., Nov. 17 with a new monument Angela Church at a South Boston homeless shelter. It was there that was installed near the site of the tragedy in East in Mattapan on that he would put pen to yellow legal pad and churn Boston. City and fire department officials and family Wed., Nov. 18. out his weekly 800-word chronicle of life as a C-11 members attended the ceremony. He was laid to Fire broke out in the rear of the Luongo Restaurant rest at Old Cal- on the second floor of an old amory building in Maverick vary Cemetery Square in the early morning of Sunday, November in Roslindale. The Reporter 15, 1942. By 4:15 a.m. the three alarm fire seemed The other fire- “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” under control. With hosemen working on the second men killed that A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. day included 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 floor, an exterior wall on Henry Street buckled and Worldwide at dotnews.com collapsed, trapping firemen. A major rescue effort got South Boston’s Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) underway to save the trapped firefighters. Frank J. Degan, Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher Among the firemen killed that day was Peter 24, who followed William P. Forry, Managing Editor F. McMorrow, 45 and a resident of Dorchester. his father into Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor Firefighter McMorrow joined the BFD on February the profession; Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor John F. Foley, Barbara Langis, Production Manager 1, 1924. He left behind his father, Lawrence, and a Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager sister. His funeral was held at St. Margaret Church 57, of East Bos- News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 in Dorchester on Thursday, Nov. 18 and interment ton, who was Recalling the fire in Maverick Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] followed at New Calvary Cemetery. survived by a Square. Patrick O’Connor photo The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in Also killed was Malachi F. Reddington, 43, who son and daugh- advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. lived in Mattapan with his sister. Born in Ireland, ter; Edward F. Macomber, 47, of South Boston, who The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. the oldest in a family of nine, Reddington came to the was injured on the job seven times in 24 years and Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade United States and served in the First World War. He was survived by his wife, Anna, six daughters and Next Issue: Thursday, December 6, 2012 joined the BFD on February 1, 1942 and was assigned two sons, one of whom was serving with the Army Next week’s Deadline: Monday, December 3 at 4 p.m. to Engine 33. Despite efforts to save his life, he died in Panama; and Daniel E. McGuire, 44, of East Published weekly on Thursday mornings at Boston City Hospital on the evening of the fire. Boston, who left behind his wife and a 12 year old All contents © Copyright 2012 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. He was survived by five sisters and three brothers daughter and three siblings. November 29, 2012 The Reporter Page 9 Holiday shoppers advised to follow tips, heed warnings

By Colleen Quinn to put up to their ears. One in five children will ceipts help consumers confirm the price they paid State House News Service experience a noise-related injury by the time they and make returns easier. Consumer advocates, retailers and state are 12, according to Fiore. • Use layaway – For an item that may sellout, government officials handed out a list of tips and “Sometimes folks don’t think about these things,” putting it on layaway is a great way to pay at your warnings last week to shoppers gearing up for Lawton said. “We suggest folks educate their convenience while not missing the deal. the beginning of the holiday shopping season. relatives too.” • Watch for inflated prices and exaggerated MassPIRG issued its annual list of dangerous toys, Fiore said consumer advocacy groups and state markdowns – Some sellers will inflate the “regular” advising parents to steer clear of toys with powerful officials have made progress in addressing hazardous price of an item to increase the markdown and give magnets; loud toys that exceed recommended decibel toys with manufacturers since 2008, when there was the appearance of a deal. levels for small children, and toys with phtalates – a an unprecedented wave of toy recalls. The federal • Know when stores open –National ad campaigns chemical used to soften plastic often found in lunch- government also amended the Consumer Product may not reflect this. boxes and backpacks. Choking hazards continued to Safety Improvement Act, making it illegal to sell or • Use smartphone apps and social media for insider make the list. The potential for choking is the top even give away toys that have been recalled. The law deals and promotions – “Friend” or “Follow” your reason toys get recalled, according to MassPIRG. also gave the Consumer Product Safety Commission favorite stores. The Retailers’ Association of Massachusetts more tools to speed recalls. • Consider down hours to avoid lines. and the Executive Office of Consumer Affairs also But there are still things to watch out for, Lawton • Shop local – The retailers and consumers affairs teamed up to generate ten tips for consumers ranging said. suggest supporting local merchants to help the from bringing ads with them to the stores to using “As the season gets busier, the to-do lists become Massachusetts economy. smartphone apps and social media to obtain insider bigger and the time shorter,” she said. “This survey • Take your time – Pace yourself with shopping deals and promotions. is a good reminder that taking a few minutes before trips. There is plenty of time to research, comparison MassPIRG has created the “Trouble in Toyland” purchasing a toy can be time well-spent for parents.” shop and finish shopping over the next five weeks. report for 27 years, according to Nick Fiore, consumer Consumer Affairs and the Retailers Association of affairs advocate. MassPIRG works with a laboratory Massachusetts released where a range of toys are independently tested. a list of ten tips that is “Really the message is clear today, and that is we available as a printable need to watch out for our littlest consumers,” he said. pocket-sized guide or as MassPIRG created a site, toysafety.mobi, to give a smartphone-friendly consumers information and warnings about toys. PDF. The guide can be This year, the consumer advocacy organization is found at mass.gov/ocabr. warning parents to be on the lookout for powerful “There was a time magnets, whose use is on the rise in many toys, decades ago that Black according to Fiore. They pose a choking hazard Friday was the biggest and can be very dangerous to digestive tracks when sales day of the year, ingested. From 2009 to 2011, high-powered magnets and then it fell off,” Jon were associated with 1,700 emergency room visits Hurst, president of the nationwide of children ages 4 to 12, Fiore said. Retailers Association of One popular magnet toy, called Snake Eggs, made Massachusetts, said in the dangerous list partly because of its elliptical a statement announc- shape, which officials said made the toy easy to ing the tips. “Consumer swallow even for older children, according to Fiore. demand and great deals The magnets, while they on the verge of being too have returned it to one big to swallow, could still choke a child because of of the top two sales days, their shape and smooth surface, Fiore said. along with the Saturday MassPIRG suggests parents check the choking before Christmas.” potential of toys by dropping them into a household The 10 tips are: toilet paper roll. If they fit through the hole in the • Know store policies roll, the toy could choke a child, Fiore said. People – refunds, cancellations, buying toys with small parts for an older child also returns, layaways – be need to consider other children in the home, said sure to check the retailer’s Diane Lawton, chief of staff and general counsel at website for policies before the Executive Office of Consumers Affairs. heading to the store. Another toy that made the dangerous list is the • Bring ads with you – Dora Tunes guitar by Fisher Price. The guitar, Before purchasing, make which has Dora singing and playing tunes, emits sure the prices on the 93 decibels, exceeding the 85 decibel limit set out by shelf and at the register the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission. match the advertised The high pitch sounds could hurt a child’s hearing, price. Fiore said, considering it is a toy they are prone • Get receipts – Re-

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Enjoy food and refreshments, as well as holiday music to put you in the holiday spirit. Buy holiday gifts in the shop. at the William Clapp House 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 Page 10 THE Reporter November 29, 2012 Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events Macy’s Enchanted Trolley Tour On Saturday, December 7: at 6:45 p.m., in Mat- tapan Square; at 7:15 p.m., in Codman Square; and at 7:45 p.m., in Adams Corner. Police District C-11 News 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 Assn. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assn. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assn. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of each month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church.. Info: cedargrovecivic@gmail. com or 617-825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assn. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of each month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport (new meeting place), across from the IBEW; on street parking available; at 6:30 p.m. The upcoming meeting will be Mon., Dec. 10. Info: clampoint.org. Codman Square Neighborhood Council The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets The 2013 Celebrate Dorchester calendars – featuring the artwork of Neponset’s Celia McDonough – are the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the on sale now at select Dorchester stores. The $10 calendars benefit Project DEEP, the tutoring and high Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 school prep program that was founded by McDonough’s son, Brendan McDonough. The calendars are at Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Gerard’s Adams Corner, The Mudhouse on Neponset Ave., Cedar Grove Gardens and Phillips Candy House Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assn. on Morrissey Blvd. Notecards featuring McDonough’s artistry are on sale at Phillips Candy House only. Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., bring bottles/ cans and any used sports equipment at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: Freeport-Adams Assn. The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the to the meeting for Officer Ruiz. See the web page: columbiasavinhillcivic.org. month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office dorchesterlowermills.org. Cummins Valley Assn. (the old Dist. 11 police station), 1 Acadia St. Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assn. Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at the Mattahunt Groom/Humphreys The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at First Parish Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on Church. Info contact, call 617-265-0749 or e-mail: Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Neighborhood Assn. The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of each month, civic@first parish.com.Info: 617-265-0749 or civic@ Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- firstparish,com. 7359 or 617-202-1021. 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community Melville Park Assn. Hancock St. Civic Assn. Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at The next meetings are Dec. 20, and Jan. 17, 2013 in Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of each month, the Upham’s Corner’s Pilgrim Church (this month), McCormack Civic Assn. Meetings, the third Tues. of each month, at 7 p.m., from 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6:30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: [email protected] p.m., at the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. (new e-mail address.) The next meetings are Feb. in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall. Please bring 21, Mar. 24, and Apr. 18. canned goods to the meeting for a local food bank. Peabody Slope Assn. Info: [email protected] or 617-710-3793. The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assn’s next Eastman-Elder Assn. meeting, the first Mon. of each month, at Dorchester The association meets the third Thurs. of each Lower Mills Civic Assn. The monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday Academy, 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: month, 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. The of the month in St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 7 p.m. meeting date is (all on Saturdays): Dec. 15. There will be no Nov. and Dec. meetings. Please Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at [email protected] giving your name, address, and e-mail address. PHNA meetings, usually the fourth Wed. of each month at the Leahy/ Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. The next meeting will be Jan. 23. Babysitting for members will now be provided during the meetings, thanks to Adrienne Kaszanek. Port Norfolk Civic Assn. Meetings the third Thurs. of every month at the Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. St. Mark’s Area Civic Assn. 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 headquarters of the DHS is the William Clapp House, 195 Boston St., 02125, near Edward Everett Square. The DHS seeks volunteers and donations to help preserve the society’s artifacts. Dorchester Board of Trade Annual Holiday Party/ToyDrive, Thurs., 12/13. 5:30 p.m., at Phillips Banquet Facility, 780 Morr. Blvd; bring a toy or monetary gift. THE DBOT is seeking monetary donations for the Holiday Party/Toy Drive. If you wish to place a box at your business to collect toys, contact us. RSVP to all events: [email protected]. The DBOT welcomes new members; e-mail the DBOT or call 617-398-DBOT. Visit the website for info: dorchesterboardoftrade.com. Toys will be given to Dorchester children only. Adams St. Library Become a member by sending dues to Friends of the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and lifetime, $50.

(Continued on page 16) November 29, 2012 The Reporter Page 11 Big crowd kicked off holiday season in Fields Corner More than 300 people turned out for Saturday evening’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Fields Corner, one of ten stops on a trolley tour of Dot villages. “We gave out over 275 goodie bags to the kids and the Blarney Stone gave out so much hot chocolate that co-owner Ben had to run back to make more,” said Barry Mullen, one of the organizers who helped pull out the large crowd. The trolley tour is organized each year by the Mayor’s office and the Dorchester Holiday Celebrations Committee. Among the local groups who made added to the festive spirit of the day were ADSL, which hung wreaths along Dot Ave., Fields Corner CDC, Fields Corner Main Streets, Melville Park Neighborhood Assoc., Dorchester House, Valerie Owens, CW Price, and many more businesses who pitched in to provide food, beverages and items for the gift bags. Shown, clockwise from top: The crowd next to Town Field; City Councillor Frank Baker, Nam Pham of Viet AID, State Rep. Marty Walsh; the Jr. ROTC from CASH; Caitlin Stapleton Ben Johnson, Lee Adelson, Councillor Charles Yancey and Barbra Trybe; Donna Finnegan of Fields Corner CDC with Santa, Barry Mullen and Ed Geary, Jr. Photos courtesy FCMS

fare hikes as the MBTA mends setting up a “com- A payroll tax for transportation purposes? struggles with its debt. munity infrastructure (Continued from page 1) sees Logan Airport and when people renew their the Patrick adminis- “First, if transit authori- bank,” a public lending of the Greater Boston rakes in revenues from licenses. tration is “laying the ties push their fare levels organization financed Labor Council. “But its ownership of rental Gov. Deval Patrick has foundation” to expand to the limit, riders who by the state. “An invest- somebody has to be and parking revenues increasingly talked of commuter rail service. need public transit will ment in public transit thinking outside the in South Boston, has needing new revenues The Fairmount Line have to forgo other needs and the infrastructure box.” He acknowledged benefited from the Big to pay for transportation is one example, with in order to pay such fares that supports it – and the that the coalition expects Dig and should “share infrastructure improve- the addition of four or limit their access to residents using it – will “significant pushback” in the responsibility of ments. While he once new stations running community opportuni- grow our state economy, from the business lobby. taking on some of the proposed increasing through Mattapan and ties and resources by slash our greenhouse gas The coalition’s report T’s Big Dig debt,” the the state’s gas tax, his Dorchester and offering cutting needed trips,” emissions, and increase also calls for the Massa- report says. comments to reporters workers access to South the report says. “Second, access to work, educa- chusetts Port Authority, State Rep. Antonio indicate he has little Station in downtown discretionary riders may tional, civic, and social also known as Massport, Cabral, who represents appetite for another run Boston. choose other forms of opportunities across to take on some of the New Bedford, attended at it, particularly since But local residents transportation.” race, class, region,” the debt the MBTA acquired the press conference, and the Legislature rejected have also been hit with The report also recom- report asserts. from the Big Dig project. pressed for a “green fee,” the proposal. Massport, which over- which could be tacked on The report notes that Page 12 THE Reporter November 29, 2012 Barbara iew rom ope s McDonough’s V F P ’ Hill

On Sunday, Hubby muffin?” We all thought Mass. sleep with the return to was able to remove the it was the blueberry *** Standard Time. It was turkey electric light muffin. Wrong! It is the “That chill is in the air I was sorry to read the most gorgeous day. from the rose trellis corn muffin. What is of the death of another From the parking area, and the candy-corn- the State dessert?” We Which the wise know well… neighbor, Mary (Sul- we were ferried to the shaped lights from the had no idea. It’s Boston livan) Brugman, wife of clubhouse by young men porch railing. It was Cream Pie. Who is the This joy I know the late Frederick, on driving golf carts. The just too cold and windy, State’s folk hero? Most in Will soon be under snow.” Nov. 15. I send my sym- club has many windows however, for him to the room agreed that it’s pathy to their children: and, on that beautifully put up the Christmas Paul Revere. We were By Edna St. Vincent Millay Mark Brugman and sunny day, it was a plea- lights. Our neighbors wrong; it’s Johnny Ap- Ellen Foley. Mary was sure to look out at the Jim and Maureen have a pleseed. We just guessed also the mother of the manicured grounds. We cute Christmas display correctly at the year but he is never lucky and “Moon River,” “Slow late Michael Brugman. found my Cousin Janet in their front yard. It the Boston Tea Party enough to win money, as Boat to China,” “Blue I saw that Fr. Dan and her school buddy, makes me smile when I was held (1773). I had in the Lottery.) We will Skies,” “Hallelujah” Finn asked that his Jean McDonagh, whose go by it. I laughed when heard of Mount Greylock use the wines along with from the movie “Shrek” parishioners remember last name is spelled the I heard Joe Mathieu on but didn’t know it was a bottle of Diet Coke for – so daughter Sue told in their prayers five correct Irish way with WBZ radio this morning. the highest point in Thanksgiving. me –, and “One More college girl students an “agh,” not like ours He mentioned that this Massachusetts. We Once we had eaten, for the Road,” which from UNI in Galway, with an “ough.” Our pal year it costs $107,000 exchanged our answer Marty brought out the Bette Midler sang to four of whom were killed and classmate, Elaine to get the items in “The paper with that of the entertainer for the af- Johnny Carson on his in a car accident on Nov. DeCosta, came in a little 12 Days of Christmas” neighboring table to ternoon, Becky Lomar, second last “Tonight 17, 2009: Theresa Mol- later and sat with us. So song, up six percent correct. Our table was a teacher at St. Bren- Show.” (Johnny had no loy, from Lettermore, did classmates Barbara from last year. The most fortunate to win the dan’s School. Becky is guests on his last show.) Galway, Mairie Con- (Hogan) Chinetti, Ginny expensive items in the trivia contest, which was so fortunate to have Becky’s final song was, neely, from Rosaveal, (Humber) Donahue, song are the swans. amazing because of the such a lovely voice. She appropriately, “That’s Co. Galway, Sarah and Mary “Barbara” They cost $1,000 each. difficulty of at least half sang along with her All.” Both she and Joe Byrne, from Athenry, Sullivan. It was a lovely *** the questions. Marty exceptional keyboard- received a standing Co. Galway, and Sorcha table of friends. Back to Marty Al- gave our table a gift bag ist, Joe Micarelli. (Joe ovation. They deserved Rose McLaughlin, from The food, as usual, len’s buffet luncheon with a dozen or so small began playing at age it. They were terrific. Milgannon, Co. Wexford. was magnificent, their for those who have gone items like hand creams four!) Marty mentioned *** The fifth girl, Michelle potatoes au gratin to die on her trips: Marty and even several pins. I that Becky’s Mom The- An interesting note: O’Donnell, from the for! The wait staff serves always has some kind of chose a pearl pin because resa is very active in St. Bishop John Dooher Aran Islands off Galway, the meal so quickly. We trivia game, whether it I thought it would look Brendan’s Parish. Becky recently presented the survived but will need listened to the scholar- is on the trips or at her nice on a jacket. The door proceeded to sing all Bishop Cheverus Award care for the rest of her ship recipients, Brenda celebrations. The one prize was terrific: Sutter types of songs, beginning to Deacon Dan Sullivan life. How sad for all the Gonzalez (Class of ’13) that day had questions Home and Beringer with “Our Love Is Here of St. Agatha’s Parish in families! and Cindy Rodriguez about Massachusetts. wines. In addition to the to Stay.” She included Milton. You may know I was also sorry to read (also the Class of ’13). We A couple were really wines, there was $40 in “Walkin’ After Mid- Dan. He is the owner of of the death of Patrick then had the pleasure hard but someone at Stop & Shop gift cards. night,” Forever Young,” Sullivan’s or “Sully’s,” “Pat” Walsh on Nov. 14. of listening to Chancel- our table knew that Hubby was delighted ”The Very Thought Of as we frequent diners Pat was the husband of lor Keith Motley, who there are 14 counties in with the door prize be- You,” “I’m Sentimental,” call it, at Castle Island. the late Nappy (Feeney) had all of us laughing. Massachusetts. (Never cause it was he who was two beautiful Henry I heard that Dan does Walsh. Pat served as Members of Janet’s would I have known lucky enough to win it. Mancini songs –“The many nice things for the mayor of Dorchester Class of 1962 came to that!) “What is the state (He often wins “things” Days of Wine and Roses” public. I laughed as we for one year. I send the microphone and walked to the back of my sympathy to his presented the chancellor our church after Mass children: Martin, Nor- with a special gift of last Saturday. Everyone een McDonagh, Winnie $12,000. Janet, by the was telling Fr. George Mulkerrin, and Mary. way, won one of the Carrigg that Sully’s I was sorry to hear, baskets offered up on was closing the next from my friend and chances. Hers was the day—and that hot dogs former college classmate most sought-after bas- were half-price, 80 cents, Agnes Smith, that she ket because it had $100 until it closed. Speaking and her sister, Dolly worth of scratch tickets of Fr. George, he of- Farquharson, lost their under the cellophane. fered Saturday’s 4 p.m. brother Robert “Buddy” Janet told me that she Mass for the recovery of Farquharson Jr. on Oct. won more than $50, so Mayor Thomas Menino. 24. He was a corrections we were all delighted. Sr. Elizabeth, from the officer at the Charles (Last year’s winner of Notre Dame Montessori Street Jail and later the lottery basket didn’t School, even asked for us at the Massachusetts even get a dollar.) parishioners to pray for Correctional Institution On the way home, the improving health of (Cedar Junction) in Hubby and I stopped, the mayor in the Special Walpole. Buddy was as usual, at the New Intentions section of the also very active in his England Mobile Book home town of Wrentham Fair. He went in and where he served on the purchased several Board of Selectmen, books. I sat in the car and JOHN C. the Board of Health, listened to WBZ,while and the Friends of the looking out at the wan- GALLAGHER Fiske Library and other ing day. It was such Insurance Agency positions following his a pleasant afternoon. retirement. He was the We even did a little husband of the late shopping at the CVS HOME Marion (Butts). I send near the country club. It & the sympathy of our was dark by the time we family to his children: returned home, because AUTO Robert III, Steven, Paul, of Standard Time. INSURANCE Gary, and Kelly Munro. *** Specializing in Hom- He was also the father A bit of trivia: I can’t eowners and Automobile of the late Jean. I also believe that it was 30 Insurance for over a half send our sympathy to his years ago tomorrow century of reliable service siblings: Donald, Dolly, (Nov. 30) that Michael to the Dorchester com- Mary Borstel, and Agnes Jackson released his munity. Smith. He was also “Thriller” album. How the brother of the late I loved the “Thriller” Joseph Farquharson. video. I still have it on New Accounts *** a special tape that I What a lovely time can watch. His dance Welcome Hubby and I had at moves in that video were 1471 Dorchester Ave. the Boston Teachers’ spectacular. at Fields Corner MBTA College Scholarship *** Luncheon at the Charles I love this saying, River Country Club in which is so true: “Lord, Phone: Newton on Nov. 4. We help me to remember 617-265-8600 were all bright–eyed and that nothing is going to “We Get Your Plates” bushy-tailed because we happen today that You had gained one hour of and I can’t handle.” November 29, 2012 The Reporter Page 13 Community Health News ‘Working Together for an AIDS-Free Generation’ By Darline Francois unprotected sexual than 34 million people in that population. ages individuals to know partner. The benefit of Mattapan Community activities (via vaginal now living with HIV/ Because of extensive their status by getting knowing will reduce the Health Center secretions and semen), AIDS. Among them, 3.3 research and significant tested. MCHC offers rap- number of new HIV The first of December through tainted blood million are under the advancements in treat- id testing with same-day infections, identify the is recognized internation- via transfusions, sharing age of 15. In 2011, an ment therapy options, results and traditional number of persons at ally as World AIDS Day. needles, breast milk, or estimated 2.5 million individuals are able to serum testing. Talk with risk, and improve the Since 1981, individuals through direct exposure individuals were newly live long, essentially your provider or the HIV health and quality of your living with HIV/AIDS, to infected blood. infected with HIV and healthy lives after be- counselor to select the life personally and for the researchers, health pro- Since the first reported 330,000 were under the ing infected with HIV. appropriate test for you. community. fessionals, nonprofit or- case of HIV in the United age of 15. Every day By getting early treat- Confidential free Visit us at our new ganizations, government States 30 years ago, there nearly 7,000 individuals ments HIV- pregnant testing is available in location at 1575 Blue agencies, and community have been an estimated contact HIV – nearly 300 women can deliver their all departments (adult, Hill Avenue in Mattapan activists across the globe 130,000 new infections every hour. In 2011, 1.7 newborn babies without adolescent/pediatric, OB/ Square, or for more infor- have worked together each year in the US. But million individuals died the virus affecting their GYN, and dental), Mon- mation contact, Darline to battle the HIV/AIDS according to the Cen- from AIDS. Since the be- child. Through outreach, day – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 Francois at 617-898- epidemic. ter for Disease Control ginning of the epidemic, prevention strategies, p.m., and Friday, 8:30 9005. Mattapan Community (CDC), that number has more than 60 million education, and reduced a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins Darline Francois is Health Center (MCHC) been decreasing signifi- have contacted HIV, and stigma, individuals are are welcome. Health Educator and supports World HIV/ cantly, to about 56,000 some 30 million have died more informed about how Know your status. It HIV/AIDS Counselor AIDS Day and encour- new infections per year. of HIV-related causes. to decrease transmission is vital to your health at the Mattapan Com- ages individuals to come Education, outreach, and These data show that of the virus. Overall, test- and to the health of your munity Health Center. to the health center and changes in behavior have more work needs to be ing has been improved get tested. been shown to be positive done nationwide with our and is more accessible. HIV (Human Immuno- strategies in helping to adolescents to decrease Mattapan Community Deficiency Virus) de- reduce the number of the transmission of HIV Health Center encour- stroys the body’s ability individuals infected with to fight off illness and HIV. is the cause of AIDS AmFAR (American $50OFF (Acquired Immune De- Foundation for AIDS Single Complete ficiency Syndrome). The Research) reports world- pair of glasses virus spreads through wide statistics of more

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Sam Mastrogiacomo of the Boys 13&U All-Star Floor Hockey team at the Anh Le of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester took part in the Music Les- Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester competed in game action against the son program. The Fall semester of Lessons will conclude the week of 12/10 Nashua Club. Our All-Stars enjoyed a good week with wins over Waltham with the Winter session scheduled to begin the week of 1/22. and Nashua. December Program Highlights Wahlberg Youth Foundation Christ- the Teen Christmas Party (12/20). In from 2:00-6:00 p.m.) and weekly - The month of December is always mas Party (12/9), host fittings for addition, members of the Keystone One-to-One Tutoring, the Educa- exciting, with many special events our Shawnee Peak Ski Trip (12/10 & Club will be volunteering with the tion program offers small group throughout the month. In the Ath- 11) and host our on-site Christmas Food Bank (12/12) and Christmas in clubs that meet weekly such as letic program we will host champi- Party for ages 5 to 12 (12/21). In the the City (12/15) as well as attending Reading Buddies, Chess Club, Ban- onship games for Intramural Floor Teen program we will host a Grand a Dale Carnegie Leadership Training tam Hour, Film Critique, Wilson Hockey and Flag Football. In Social Opening (12/7), a panel for our Teen (12/15). Our Fine Arts program will Daily S.A.T. Prep, Scratch Com- Recreation we will travel to the Mark Girls on Careers in Law (12/11) and continue the current series of classes puter Programming & Animation through the school break and the Film and more. Contact Education Direc- program will continue to meet in the tor, Emily Capurso (ecapurso@bgc- afternoon (mon.-wed.). Our Patriot’s dorchester.org) for more information. Kids Cafe will host their Family Din- ner on (12/19). The Music program Upcoming Special Event: will wrap up the Fall session of Les- Parent Workshop sons the week of 12/10, host the Win- We will host the “Shut Up” sis- terfest Celebration (12/13) and offer ters, authors of “Shut Up about the monthly Open Mic Night (12/21). your Perfect Kid,” a survival In the Aquatics program the Marr-lin guide for ordinary parents of Swim Team will host Arlington (12/1) special children. Armed with and Chelsea (12/15) while traveling their own “schtick,” they will to the Nashua Senior Meet (12/2) and leave you smiling, and show you Lawrence (12/8). For more informa- how to let go of the parental ex- tion on these events contact Mike pectations and love the reality. Joyce ([email protected]). Monday, December 3rd Education Program - In addi- 6:30 - 8 p.m. tion to Homework Help (mon.-thurs.

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Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 November 29, 2012 The Reporter Page 15 On old-timers and the Hall of Fame … Notre Dame at No. 1 … and the NHL in extremis Long-term sufferers College remains dog- just begun. of this weekly rant well Sports/Clark Booth gedly in the chase. You think that those know that the composi- But Notre Dame is nasty outbursts from tion of baseball’s Hall of Dahlen, along with a pair a 20-game winner six sui generis, at least frustrated players are Fame and, in particular, of notably gallant work- times yet still denied. for those afflicted with but the stray tantrums of the process by which it horse pitchers from the Consider that, please. institutional memory the spoiled and ill-bred? is determined is a pet Depression Era, Bucky Of his contemporaries, stretching much too deep Guess again, friend! Most Clark Booth subject here. Be advised Walters and Wes Ferrell. Ferrell most resembles into the past. Having of these guys are smart the Veterans Commit- N o n - c o m b a t a n t s Dizzy Dean. Injury and the Irish back on top enough to avoid counter- established that Jeremy tee is about to do its rounding out the ballot egregious over-use cut again – undefeated for productive name-calling, Jacobs is the most reso- “sometimes” thing. The are Jake Ruppert, the down both in their prime. the first time in a quarter but that doesn’t mean lute and unyielding of the word comes down from fabled Yankees owner Ferrell was dead-armed century – touches a they aren’t taking notes. hardliners in the NHL on-high at the annual (1915-39) who spanned and finished by age 30, certain comfort level, If the worst-case scenario ownership group. As winter meetings next the Ruthian epoch; Sam yet he won 190 games, however illusory, for does materialize – a chairman of the Board of week. Breadon, architect of 43 more than Dean while those of us who gave up growing probability as Governors, his influence After years of fuss- the Gashouse Gang and laboring for much poorer on this stuff about 30 of this writing – the is immense and he has ing with their modus mentor of Branch Rickey; teams. More to the point, years ago. lingering bad feeling wielded it heavily and operandi, and whiffing Al Reach, a sporting he was obliged to pitch Should the nice Fight- will poison the NHL for with an intensity that more often than not, the goods mogul and pioneer 214 complete games in ing Irish lads be obliged a generation. goes well beyond the veterans panel seems to statistician; and the bois- nine seasons. to meet one of those Hockey players have demands of his position. have its act in order. So terous and colorful Hank If Urban Faber, Ted humorless football fac- long memories. Ap- Those who have been we have the reasonable O’Day, who umpired his Lyons, Fergy Jenkins, tories in the forthcoming proaching his fifties, closely monitoring the expectation of at least last game 85 years ago. and Bob Lemon belong national championship Gordie Howe was still process these past three one choice, although they It’s not a great bal- in Cooperstown so does game, and the chances getting even for wounds months describe Jacobs need to pick up the pace lot. In fact, it’s rather hthe ot-tempered and of that appear certain, sustained when he was a as exercising an almost- if justice is to be served. strange. Makes you hard-living Wesley you may expect 95 per- teen-ager in the Juniors. chilling influence on Under the latest wonder, “What are they Cheek Ferrell. But cent of the body politic In the end, the foremost the commissioner, Gary re-crafting of the pro- thinking?” Methinks enough of the belaboring; to be cheering might- casualties of this wretch- Bettman, let alone his cedure, a 16-member they may be trying too let’s hope at least one of ily for “dear old Notre ed business may be the effect on any faint of committee – eight hard. Why them and not them passes muster. Dame’.”Wake up the joy hockey players have heart fellow owner who reasonably enlightened Cecil Travis, Carl Mays, *** echoes and shake down quite uniquely brought might be coming down Cooperstown enshrinees Babe Herman, Jimmy With apologies to the the naysayers, indeed! to their game and the al- with a case of cold feet. (living) and eight scribes Ryan? Among others … poet, it may properly be To Boston College, legiances they’ve always The picture that’s being and historians (breath- many others! said, “The Gridiron God currently reeling from a forged with their colors drawn of him, air or ing) – does the honors. Anyway, I find at is in his heaven, all’s 2-10 season and about to and their communities. otherwise, is that of Ballots are now rotated least three nominees right with the world.” embark on its umpteenth If it has been the own- an Iago or Rasputin in a three-year cycle. eminently worthy. My Notre Dame is back on pursuit of another Frank ers’ intention to re-cast whose determination It’s the “Pre-integration picks would be Dahlen, top of the college foot- Leahy, there is only this their players as the to control the intrigues Era ballot” that’s being Ruppert, and Ferrell in ball heap, motley mess question. How could you faintly detached, bored, of the proceedings and considered this year: 10 that order, with Ump though it may now be. possibly have let Coach and uncommitted hired push the issue to the chaps connected with the O’Day also quite accept- Cynics will wonder Kelly get away? guns devoted to the prin- absolute brink border on game from the dawn of able. if the Irish have qui- Meanwhile, we have ciple of “take the money the obsessed. baseball time through Dahlen is a no-brainer. etly loosened up on the arresting prospect and run” that abound in “Why?” people are World War II. At shortstop, he was their exalted academic of Rutgers becoming other games, they may beginning to wonder. Of the ten, only six second in his time only standards just enough the 14th member of the have already succeeded. What accounts for such were players, with two to Honus Wagner and to let sufficient numbers Big 10. It comes as no Congratulations! fury? How has the game being long-forgotten more worthy than four of football-majors pass surprise to this observer And what of other pos- hurt him so? Exactly how 19th century dandies: contemporaries who through their pearly that people at places like sible consequences? How much profit would he lose Tony Mullane, five times beat him to Cooper- admissions gates. Is Ohio State can’t count. do you think the Jacobs if he were to acquiesce a 30-game winning stown; Messrs. Davis, there any other way to *** clan, which as owner of to whatever compromise pitcher, and Deacon Maranville, Wallace, rise to the top of the AP’s As we helplessly watch the Bruins has had to might be required to end White, who, back during and Tinker. “Wild Bill” college football ratings? the National Hockey labor about 30 years to this mess? the administration of should have been elected There’s no fear here League season get overcome mistrust and Why? Ulysses S. Grant, was 40 years ago. that any such compro- flushed down the drain gain something close to He’s not taking ques- a catcher who caught Of Ruppert, this much mise has been excessive. in a cacophony of out- good will in this town. tions at the moment, but bare-handed. That’s very alone states the case: If It’s a high wire act, rage, keep in mind this will fare when and if this sooner or later he’ll have nice, but both are too Tom Yawkey, Walter but Notre Dame, skill- unpleasant prospect: bloody fiasco concludes? to answer them. It should much of a reach. O’Malley, and Barney fully guided by their The bitterness has only It has been clearly be interesting. Other players nomi- Dreyfuss belong there, renaissance coach, Brian nated are a pair of so does old Jake. Kelly, is equal to it. Other defensively dazzling Ferrell is honestly front-rank universities shortstops, WWII-era debatable but if he again like Michigan, Florida, Cardinals’ mainstay gets dissed he’ll remain and even lordly Stanford Marty Marion and the only modern-era have managed the trick, Ragtime era whiz Bill pitcher to have been while our own Boston Page 16 THE Reporter November 29, 2012 Neighborhood Notables (Continued from page 10) Cedar Grove Christmas Mass sweaters, coats, jackets, rainwear, footwear, belts, Carney Hospital’s Programs Christmas Mass at Cedar Grove Cemetery will hats, and white sox. The Food Pantry is in great A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second be held on Sun., Dec. 16, beginning with a holiday need of non-perishable food. Please be generous. Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. concert in the Gilman Chapel at 10:45 a.m. Mass is Wreath Night, Thurs., Dec. 6, 6 to 10 p.m.; $35 per The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served in the office wreath, will all decorations provided. Annual Santa instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- following the Mass. Flowers and plants should be Brunch, Sun., Dec. 9, at 11 a.m., following the 10 4012, X2093 for schedule. Diabetes support group delivered to the office on Sat., Dec. 15. All are invited. a.m. Mass; $5 per person or $20 (max) per family. (free), third Thurs. of every month, from 10:30 to Temple Shalom St. Christopher Church 11:30 a.m., Info: 617-506-4921. Additional support Rabbi Benjamin , discussing “Who Were the Earli- The Rosary, each Wed., in Spanish, at 6 p.m. groups at Carney: Family Support, Breast Cancer est Christians- - and Why?”, at the pre-Hanukah Pot Monies from the fundraising cruise are still being Support,Al-Anon, AA, and Overeaters Anonymous. Luck Dinner, Fri., Dec. 7, with Shabbat Service at accepted. The next Senior Supper will be held on Wed., Dec. 6:45 p.m., the dinner at 7:30 p.m., and the discussion St. Gregory Parish 5. Six classes of yoga on Thursdays, to Dec. 20, with at 8:30 p.m., followed by dessert, in the Great Hall of The Prayer Group meets each Wed., 7:30 p.m.; no class on Thanksgiving, and a change to Tues. the First Congregational Church, 495 Canton Ave., enter by the side door across from the rectory garages. just on Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., in Cushing Milton. The worship services are held at the Great Mass. Legion of Mary, each Sunday following the 9 Auditorium. Fran Karoff, RYT-200, will lead the Hall Sanctuary in the First Congregational Church, a.m. Mass. The Sacrament of Holy Anointing, on the classes. For the 6 classes, cost is $54; with the 495 Canton Ave. The temple has relocated; the office, first Sat. of each month, following the 4 p.m. Mass. optional extra class, cost is $63. Contact fran.karoff. 38 Truro Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. Those wishing to receive the sacrament should sit [email protected] for further info. Box 870275, Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, in one of the front pews. Adults are invited to join Henderson School Fall Gala The Great Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The phone the choir, with rehearsals after the 10:30 a.m. Mass The Henderson Inclusion Elementary School’s number remains the same: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: on Sundays. (the former O’Hearn School) Fall Gala, Fri., Nov. [email protected] for info. St. Mark Parish 30, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Raffles are needed and Divine Mercy Celebration A small Food Pantry has been set up by the St. welcomed. Call the school at 617-635-8725. This is The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy celebrate the Vincent de Paul Society; come to the rectory on the the school’s major fundraiser. Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy on the third third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Codman Square Library Friday of each month (Dec. 21), at St. Ann’s in to receive a bag of groceries. Items needed are toilet Holiday Craft Fair, Sat., Dec. 1, noon to 4 p.m., Dorchester, with Exposition at 6 p.m., Chaplet of tissue, paper towels, cleaners (Ajax, SOS, etc.,) and with gift-wrapping to benefit the Ashmont Nursery Mercy at 6:30 p.m., and Mass at 7 p.m. For further shampoos, soaps, etc. A Holy Hour, each Monday, School’s Scholarship Fund, at the library, 690 info: call the Sisters at 617-288-1202, ext. 114. from 6 to 7 p.m., in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, Washington St., Codman Square. First Parish Church in the church. Codman Square Neighborhood The church welcomes donations of food and Knights of Columbus Council clothing for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck- Redberry Council #107, Columbus Council #116, Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the Family-Fun-Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 and Lower Mills Council #180 merged into a new first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great p.m., in the parish hall. The church is located at 10 Dorchester Council #107, with meetings held the Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill. second Wed. of each month at the V.F.W. Post, St. Info: call 617-265-4189. St. Ambrose Church Neponset Ave., at 7 p.m. (earlier starting time). Irish Pastoral Centre Feast of St. Ambrose on Sun., Dec.9, a trilingual Info: contact Mike Flynn at 617-288-7663. The IPC, now located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 Mass at 10:30 a.m., with no 10 .m. or 11:30 a.m. Play to Learn Playgroups Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each Masses that day. Fr. Paul Clougherty is now in resi- Play to Learn Playgroup, at the Kenny School, with Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be dence at Marian Manor in South Boston. Sovereign a weekly two-hour playgroup, introducing families a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. Bank is allowing parishioners attending Sunday to the Boston Public Schools. Call 617-635-9288 for The Music for Memory group meets on the second Mass to park in their parking lot while at Mass. more info. Wednesday of the month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Singing St. Ann Church Adams Village Business Assn. can unlock the brain.” Suggested donation: $3 to Senior Fall Reteat and Mass, with the Sacrament For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. $5 per session, with refreshments served, Contact of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick, on Sat., Kit Clark Senior Services Maureen at: [email protected] for info. Dec. 1, beginning with lunch at 1 p.m., Sacrament Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: Irish Social Club of Reconciliation, with Adoration, at 3 p.m., and the health care, socialization, adult day health, memory The November schedule includes: Sun., Dec. 2, Vigil Mass, with the Anointing of the Sick during respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, Noel Henry’s Irish Showband; Sun., Dec. 9, Fintan the 4 p.m. Mass. To register, call 617-825-6180, X10. mental health and substance abuse counseling, Stanley; Sat., Dec. 15, dance by the BPD’s Gaelic Lucky Thousand Drawing, the second Monday of and transportation. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home Column Pipes and Drums to benefit nine NYPD each month in the school cafeteria, at 7 p.m. Voice, Improvement Program for eligible homeowners with families who lost their homes to Hurricane Sandy; piano, guitar, violin, and viola lessons are now home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: Sun., Dec. 16, Erin’s Melody; Sun., Dec. 23, Andy available. See the flyers at the rear door of the 617-825-5000. Healy Band; Sun., Dec. 30, closed; and Mon., Dec. 31, church. The parish youth choir meets each Tues., from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. St. Gregory’s Boy Scouts New Year’s Eve Party with Andy Healy (admission Meetings each Tues., 7 p.m., in the white building for this evening only, $20). 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The officers of C-11, the trailers are found the suspect inside gone and we are now open the station, dialed the again and better than victim’s phone number, ever. Also I would like and the barrel beside the to congratulate Savin suspect began to ring. Hill’s Joe Chaisson on his The victim positively recent roast/tribute at identified the suspect the Venezia Restaurant. and he was arrested. A wonderful man who The 24-year-old suspect cares for Dorchester as complained to officers much as anyone I know. I that the victim had think I’m caught up now asked him for money so so here a few stories about he could ride the train some stupid people doing home, so he gave him some incredibly stupid five dollars. But instead things. of taking the train, Sept. 15, 2:15 a.m.; the victim went into Sept. 21, 1:18 a.m. a Chinese restaurant So you’ve got a child and ordered a dinner who wants to become a instead. This infuriated police officer some day? the suspect and the two Well let them read this began arguing, which and he or she just might ended when the suspect think again. On Sept. 15 took the victim’s phone about 2:15 a.m. officers in and ran. He doesn’t know the K-Car (plain clothes) why. went to the rear of a Oct. 19, 12:45 p.m. Fields Corner mechanic Several officers re- shop to investigate a sponded to a High Street suspicious person. On address for a report of a arrival they found a man breaking into the 20-year-old Dorchester place. The first officers lad standing alone with on scene found that a his pants around his side door had been pried ankles wearing just his off. Then they observed underwear. By his side a 50-year-old Dorchester was a tub of Vaseline man with a long history and he was rubbing of housebreaks standing his rear end against in the kitchen. He was a motor vehicle. Mel arrested at gunpoint. RO Brooks couldn’t come up Not a very funny story, AR N inc with something like this. but here’s something B . The suspect’s informa- else you should know: tion was taken and he Three days later he was was escorted from the arrested for breaking property. He wasn’t ar- into a Freeman Street rested as there is no law home. Ya just gotta love on the books forbidding the court system here in someone from sexually the Commonwealth. You assaulting a car. Shortly can be pissed off at the thereafter, the officers police when you become received information a victim of crime, but you that the suspect, who can see what we are up was selling heroin in against when we catch the Fields Corner area, a burglar and the court hides his product in an sees fit to release them area of his body that back on the street to prey God designated as an some more. Frustrating, exit not an entrance. The very frustrating; for all I officers also learned that know this guy could be the suspect had a couple back out. of drug warrants out of *** Quincy District Court. The C-11 Christmas So on Sept. 21 they went Party will be Dec. 14 at in search of our freaky 4:30 p.m. at the Eleva- felon (no way they were tors Union Hall on Park going to let him slip Street. As always, it is through their fingers for kids age 3 to 11 and again; sorry, couldn’t is by invitation only. No help myself). They found copies. We only have him on Adams Street by a limited number of Ronan Park and arrested invites, gifts, and money, him. They didn’t find and, as you know, we are any drugs (they checked, a non-profit. If you would eeewww), but he did like to donate a new, have $500 and a full tub unwrapped gift, please of Vaseline on him. True, give us a call at the CSO For the latest updates log on to dotnews.com all true. office at 617-343-4524 Nov. 4, 5:35 p.m. and God bless. AND Follow us on twitter @DotNews Page 18 THE Reporter November 29, 2012 RECENT OBITUARIES BRUGMAN, Mary E. Dorchester, Christine M. Engineers Union Local #4. old, formerly Dorchester, 3 great-grandchildren and SMITH, Anne C. (Sullivan) of Dorchester. and her husband Sean Ben- Roy was a former St. Wil- more recently of Com- a host of other relatives and (Geary) in Dorchester. Wife of the late Frederick oit of Wilmington, Paul and liam’s CYO Girl’s Softball pass on the Bay in South friends. Wife of the late James H. Brugman. Mother of his wife Robyn Carson of Coach. Donations in Roy’s Boston. She was born in SHAW, Catherine M. J. Mother of Marilyn A. Eric W. and his wife Donna West Roxbury, Carolanne memory may be made to South Boston to the late (Garlick) of Dorchester. Mastascusa of Medford, of Weymouth, Mark and and her husband Francis the Mary Ann Brett Food Stanislaw and Boleslawa Wife of the late Frank James J. Smith Jr. of NY, his wife Kimberly of Mis- O’Kane of Hanson, Nancy Pantry, 800 Columbia Rd., (Zasonska) Piotrowicz and Shaw. Mother of Car- Joan M. Smith of Milton, souri, Ellen Foley and and her husband Donald Dorchester, MA 02125. grew up in Dorchester. ole DeWitt, Kathleen and Robert M. Smith of her husband James of McGuire of Dorchester, and Howland, Virginia She was predeceased by Wright, Denise Spell- Whitman. Sister of the late Weymouth and the late Doreen and her husband (Baker) of Dorchester, her husband of 56 years, man and Stephen, Paul, Joseph F. Geary, Mary R. Michael Brugman, MA Brad Douglas of Squantum. formerly of Waltham. Leo H. Mazerall Sr., her Christopher, Arthur and Wall, Martin J. Geary, and State Police, Ret. Mother Brother of Patricia Dono- Wife of the late Elmer L. brothers James, Edward, Michael Shaw. Mother-in- John L. Geary. Survived in law of Diane Brugman of van of ME, Donna Lynch Howland. Daughter of Stephen, and Theodore, law of Ed DeWitt, James by 8 grandchildren, 4 Dorchester. Grandmother of Melrose, Edward Carson the late William Bryant as well as sisters Leocadia Wright, Ed Spellman, great-grandchildren, and of three Grandchildren and of Weymouth, Thomas and Sarah Ann (Dunn) and Jean. Irene worked as Westley Spruill and Sheila, many nieces and nephews. one great grandchild. Sister Carson of Bridgewater, Baker. A beloved member a LPN in the maternity Nancy and Kristine Shaw. Late member of the Castle of Patricia Hanson of Wey- Stephen Carson of West of the Monica Dennis ward at St. Margaret’s Grandmother of 15 and Island Association. Dona- mouth and the late Neil Roxbury, Ellen Cousley of Whitehorne family. She Hospital, was an active great-grandmother of six. tions in Anne’s memory Sullivan. Aunt of Stephen, ME, and the late Kenneth, also leaves relatives and member of the Dorchester Sister of Ralph Garlick. may be made to Marian Jeffrey and Karen Hanson. Richard, and John Carson. friends. House, participated in Donations in memory of Manor Nursing Home, 130 Dearest friend of Mary Grandfather of Brendan, JACKSON, Lettie (Wil- senior citizens groups, Catherine may be sent Dorchester Street, South Burke. Donations in Mary’s Timmy, and Connor Ben- liams) of Dorchester. Wife and donated to numerous to the Cystic Fibrosis Boston, MA 02127. memory may be made to the oit, Jake and Katherine of the late James Jackson. charities. She is survived Foundation, 220 North SMITH, Rita M. (Daly) American Cancer Society, O’Kane, Marychristina and Mother of the late Michael by her 5 children: Leo Main Street, Ste. 104, of Quincy, formerly Boston. 30 Speen St. Framingham, Taryn McGuire, Johanna, Jackson. Grandmother of Mazerall Jr. of Stockton Natick, MA 01760. She was the first born of MA 01701 or at cancer.org. Carson, and Cameron Kameron Jackson. Aunt Springs, ME, Irene O’Brien SINCLAIR, Helen M. nine children to the late CARSON, Roy W. in Douglas. Survived by many of Ellen Miller, Michael, of Georgetown, Anne As- “Babci” (Masalski) of Kathleen and William Dorchester. Husband of nieces and nephews. Late and Sheryll Pichon and dot of Scituate, Janet W. Yarmouth, formerly of Daly. Wife of the late Mary C. “Tina” (O’Connor). retired member of the Brenda Cheney. Great- Mazerall of Georgetown, Savin Hill. Wife of the late Richard Smith. Mother of Father of Joseph Carson of International Operating aunt of Sabrina Miller. and Michael Mazerall of Vito J. Sinclair. Survived Linda Densmore and her Mother-in-law of Gwen- Dorchester. Irene leaves by a daughter and son in husband, Robert of East dolyn Jackson. She leaves behind 10 grandchildren, law, Eugenia and John Dennis, Paula Barton a host of great-nieces and nine great-grandchildren, Levins of West Yarmouth; and her husband, Brad nephews, extended family and three great-great- three grandchildren Chris- of Hull, and William P. and friends. grandchildren, as well as topher Vito Levins of West Smith and his wife, Jane MAZERALL, C. Irene a multitude of nieces and Yarmouth, Trish Levins C. Doyle of Attelboro. (Piotrowicz) 95 years nephews. of West Yarmouth and Sister of Helen Pollard of Kathryn Sinclair Levins of Brighton, Francis Daly of LEGAL NOTICES POLANCO, Carmen Sussex, NJ, and dear friend Canton, Kathleen Quinn N. of Dorchester. Mother Patty Greene of Savin Hill. of Brockton, Paul Daly of COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS of Salvador Crespo of She was predeceased by her Abington, and the late Wil- THE TRIAL COURT Merrimack, NH, Carolyn son Steven Sinclair and her liam “Bud” Daly, Robert SUFFOLK PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Sarante of Raynham and sister Eugenia Murphy. Daly, Jane Kern, and 24 New Chardon St., P.O. Box 9667 Yvette DeJesus Polanco Gifts in her memory may be Marion Daly. Also survived Boston 02114 • (617) 788-8300 CITATION ON PETITION FOR ORDER of Lowell. Dear sister of made to Cape Cod Hospital by nine grandchildren, and OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT Milagros Polanco of Rox- Emergency Room Expan- 15 great grandchildren. OF ESTATE bury and Aida Polanco of sion, CCHC Foundation, Memorial donations may Docket No. SU11P2490EA “Close to Home” IN THE ESTATE OF Hollywood, FL. Companion P.O. Box 370, Hyannis, be made to Rosie’s Place MARY T. KELLY of Rito Lopez of Dorchester. MA 02601, givetocapecod- 899 Harrison Avenue, DATE OF DEATH: 09/06/2011 To all interested persons: She leaves 9 grandchildren, health.org. Boston, MA 02118 A petition has been filed by: Gerard J. Dhooge of Milton, MA requesting that an Order of Complete Settlement of the estate issue including to approve an accounting and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition. For the First and Final Account. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance WANTED and objection at this Court before 10:00 Cedar Grove Cemetery a.m. on 12/20/2012. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appear- CONSECRATED IN 1868 ance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- Information or photographs of the On the banks of the Neponset ten appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. former SUNBEAM Bread Building Inquiries on gravesites are invited. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- STRONG First Justice of this Court. Non-Sectarian. Date: November 16, 2012 located at 60 Tenean Street, Boston. Sandra Giovannucci Cemetery Office open daily at Register of Probate

920 Adams St. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Dorchester, MA 02124 THE TRIAL COURT Telephone: 617-825-1360 PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Please call Kathleen at 617-474- SUFFOLK PROBATE & FAMILY COURT 24 NEW CHARDON STREET PO BOX 9667, BOSTON, MA 02114 0500 x342 or email kdenis@sully- 617-788-8300 Docket No. SU12P2173GD “Caring for your life’s journey...” in the MATTER OF ESSIE HUGGINS mac.com of DORCHESTER, MA CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person LEGAL NOTICES To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF been filed by Alice Williams of Dorchester, MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MA in the above captioned matter alleging THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT that Essie Huggins is in need of a Guard- THE TRIAL COURT ian and requesting that Alice Williams of PROBATE & FAMILY COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT Dorchester, MA (or some other suitable PROBATE & FAMILY COURT SUFFOLK DIVISION SUFFOLK DIVISION person) be appointed as Guardian to serve SUFFOLK DIVISION Docket No. SU12D1826DR Docket No. SU12D2341DR on the bond. Docket No. SU12C0403CA DIVORCE SUMMONS DIVORCE SUMMONS The petition asks the Court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that in the MATTER of BY PUBLICATION and MAILING BY PUBLICATION and MAILING the appointment of a Guardian is neces- KEMISHA L. DAVIS-ESTWICK BLESSING IWENOFU WASHINGTON TAN VAN TRUONG vs. sary, and that the proposed Guardian is of DORCHESTER, MA vs. appropriate. The petition is on file with this PHILIP M. ESTWICK PAUL REVIS WASHINGTON court and may contain a request for certain In the County of SUFFOLK To the Defendant: To the Defendant Paul Revis Washing- specific authority. ton, 29 Wentworth St., Apt. 2, Boston, You have the right to object to this NOTICE OF PETITION The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or FOR CHANGE OF NAME Divorce requesting that the Court grant MA 02124: your attorney must file a written appearance a divorce for irretrievable breakdown of The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the A petition has been present- Divorce requesting that the Court grant a return date of 12/13/2012. This day is NOT ed by Tan V. Truong requesting the marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. 1B. The Complaint is on file at divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the a hearing date, but a deadline date by which that TAN VAN TRUONG be marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. you have to file the written appearance if the Court. An Automatic Restraining you object to the petition. If you fail to file allowed to change his name Order has been entered in this matter 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. the written appearance by the return date, as follows: preventing you from taking any action An Automatic Restraining Order has  action may be taken in this matter without been entered in this matter preventing Funerals which would negatively impact the cur- further notice to you. In addition to filing the SIMON TRAN you from taking any action which would written appearance, you or your attorney If you desire to object rent financial status of either party. SEE negatively impact the current financial  Cremations must file a written affidavit stating the Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. specific facts and grounds of your objec- thereto, YOU OR YOUR status of either party. SEE Supplemental You are hereby summoned and Probate Court Rule 411.  tion within 30 days after the return date. ATTORNEY MUST FILE A required to serve upon: Kemisha L. Pre-Arrangements IMPORTANT NOTICE WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN You are hereby summoned and re- The outcome of this proceeding may Davis-Estwick, 143 Shawmut St., Apt. quired to serve upon: Janet M. Donovan, limit or completely take away the above- said Court at Boston on 3, Chelsea, MA 02150, your answer, if Esq., P.O. Box 180019, Boston, MA 1140 WASHINGTON STREET 460 GRANITE AVENUE named person’s right to make decisions or before ten o’clock in any, on or before 01/03/2013. If you fail 02118, your answer, if any, on or before about personal affairs or financial affairs to do so, the court will proceed to the DORCHESTER, MA 02124 MILTON, MA 02186 or both. The above-named person has the the MORNING (10:00 AM) on 12/27/2012. If you fail to do so, the court right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make December 20, 2012. hearing and adjudication of this action. will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- You are also required to file a copy of this request on behalf of the above-named Witness, HON. JOAN P. tion of this action. You are also required 617~298~8011 617~698~6264 person. If the above-named person cannot your answer, if any, in the office of the to file a copy of your answer, if any, in afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at ARMSTRONG, First Justice of Register of this Court. State expense. the office of the Register of this Court. Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First this Court. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Service times and directions at: Justice of this Court. November 14, 2012 STRONG, First Justice of this Court. STRONG, First Justice of this Court. Sandra Giovannucci Sandra Giovannucci Date: November 21, 2012 Date: October 22, 2012 Register of Probate Register of Probate Sandra Giovannucci Sandra Giovannucci www.dolanfuneral.com Date: November 7, 2012 Register of Probate Register of Probate November 29, 2012 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

Tavolo Ristorante and gift wrapping by volunteers Loesch at 617-650-2049 or [email protected]. from the Ashmont Nursery School, with donations to benefit the ANS scholarship fund. Sponsored by the Sunday, December 9 Friends of the Codman Square Library, Dorchester • JFK Library Forum: Celebrating the Life of Arts Collaborative, and Ashmont Hill Association. Tip O’Neill, 4 p.m. On the centennial of the birth 690 Washington Street, Ashmont Hill, Dorchester. of former House Speaker Tip O’Neill, journalists Mike Barnicle, Marty Nolan, Al Hunt, Cokie Roberts Sunday, December 2 and Steve Roberts will share their memories of the Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy will host its Speaker with former ABC World News host Charlie first annual Academy Christmas Fair, 9:30 a.m. - 3 Gibson. Register at jfklibrary.org. p.m. at St. Gregory’s Auditorium. A full day of fun for the whole family including face painting, arts • Ashmont Hill Chamber Music Winter Concert, and crafts, and pictures with Santa! Tons of raffle 3 p.m. at Peabody Hall at Parish of All Saints, items including Celtics tickets, theme baskets, Dorchester. Performing Beethoven, Schulhoff, restaurant gift certificates and much more. For more Sibelius, and Schumann led by Artistic Director information, please call the school at 617-265-0019 and pianist Rachel Goodwin. Free with generous ext. 7003. funding from Free for All Concert Funds. More at Wednesday, December 5 ashmonthillchambermusic.org. • The Boston Public Health Commission and the Codman Square Neighborhood Council host a follow-up to last year’s visioning meeting in Codman Square to discuss next steps in creating a healthier community by increasing healthy eating and active living. Free and open to the public 5:30-8 p.m. on, at the Great Hall, located at 6 Norfolk Street, Dorchester. A light dinner will be served. Residents of all ages, providers, organizations, youth groups, parents, seniors, and concerned local leaders are encouraged to attend. If you require special accommodations, please RSVP. For more information, please contact Aliza Wasserman at Rachel Goodwin, artistic director of Ashmont Hill 617-534-7781 or [email protected] or Bill Chamber Music, will lead the group’s Winter Con- cert at All Saints Church on Sun., Dec. 9. Thursday, November 29 R.E. FOR SALE Boston Public Library welcomes Dennis Lehane, Weymouth - Handyman Special author of Live by Night and nine previous novels including New York Times bestsellers “Moonlight Mile,” “The Given Day,” “Shutter Island,” “Mystic WON’T LAST! River,” and “Gone, Baby, Gone,” at 6 p.m. in Rabb Lecture Hall, Copley Square.

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LEGAL NOTICES 793 Adams Street, Adams Corner, Dorchester, MA ZONING HEARING (617) 282-8189 www.finneganrealtors.com The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a public hearing will Rarely Available be held on December 12, 2012 at 9:45 a.m., in Room 900, Boston City Hall, in connection with a petition to approve the Second Amendment to Development South Boston Plan for Planned Development Area (“PDA”) No. 67, Olmsted Green (“Second Amendment”), submitted by the Boston Redevelopment Authority on behalf of Lena Park Community Development Corporation (“Lena Park CDC”).

The Second Amendment proposes the renovation of the existing buildings at 150-160 American Legion Highway which are now vacant. Lena Park CDC proposes to renovate a portion of the building for use as a community center. Brooke Charter School proposes to renovate a portion of the building for use as a charter school. The renovations will include reconfiguration of the existing building interiors, replacement of the building systems.

A copy of the petition and the Second Amendment may Rarely available, South Boston. Busy Location, Commercial/Industrial use. 4546 sq ft lot. be viewed at the office of the Zoning Commission, Room 953C, Boston City Hall, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. any Wonderful Location on Dorchester Ave junction of Old Colony Ave. day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Please call office for more details

For the Commission, Offered @$850,000.00 Jeffrey M. Hampton, Executive Secretary Page 20 THE Reporter November 29, 2012

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