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Volume 29 Issue 29 Thursday, July 19, 2012 50¢ BRIDGE NAMED FOR TUSKEGEE HEROES School chief gets key support from council, mayor Online petition calls for her ouster By Gintautas Dumcius parents. News Editor Connolly’s criticism After calls for her appeared to provoke resignation last week, displeasure that rivaled Boston Public Schools the disappointment chief Superintendent that officials expressed Carol Johnson has been in Johnson after the buoyed this week by sup- Boston Globe report on port from city councillors, the superintendent’s her employees and local inaction. Johnson, who activists. spent much of last week City Councillor John in damage control mode, Connolly, the chairman apologized and expressed of the City Council’s regret for not disciplining Education Committee, the headmaster, Rodney had said she should Peterson, who has since resign after a news report resigned from his job at revealed she did not the O’Bryant School for discipline a headmaster Mathematics and Sci- A newly rebuilt bridge on American Legion Highway over Morton Street was re-named the “Tuskegee accused of punching his ence after pleading guilty Airman Bridge” on Tuesday morning. Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined with veterans of the famed Afri- wife. His critique came to “sufficient facts.” can-American unit for the dedication ceremony, which marked the completion of a multi-year project as a petition aimed at An online petition to improve the highway. Photo by Don Harney/Mayor’s Office forcing Johnson’s ouster calling for Johnson’s was launched online by removal— posted at Raid targeted alleged ‘after-hours’ eatery a group of school system (Continued on page 7) By Bill Forry house and allegedly who’ve observed a heavy Smith – moved in to Managing Editor running an illegal res- traffic of late night visi- shut down the nuisance Strand Theater A team of Boston Po- taurant and after-hours tors coming and going, “before someone gets lice and city inspectors party spot. often to the break of hurt.” raided a Woodrow Ave. The third-floor apart- dawn. Murielle Cadet, the hosts flurry of house early Saturday ment at 207 Woodrow Late on Friday night, tenant on the third morning, July 14, seiz- Ave. has been on the ra- the team — led by B-3 floor at 207 Woodrow, ing DJ equipment and dar of city officials for the Sgt. Detective John strongly denied the accu- summer shows ordering the third-floor last two months. They’ve Fitzgerald and Inspec- sation that she’s hosting By Elizabeth Murray palace in 1918, serves as tenant to appear in court heard complaints from tional Services assistant an illicit after-hours Special to the Reporter both a community arts for keeping a disorderly neighbors and police, commissioner Darryl (Continued on page 5) Operettas, comedies and events facility and and musicals – oh my! a citywide performing The Strand Theater arts venue. Finally, new prospect for business on Columbia Road is Boston Opera Col- hosting a myriad of laborative (BOC) will performances during the be presenting Jacques at old Savin Hill corner store end of summer and into Offenbach’s Orpheus in By Bill Forry the beginning of the fall, the Underworld at the Managing Editor including two fundrais- Strand July 26 to July 29. A vacant eyesore at the ers. The city-owned Thanks to support from prominent intersection Uphams Corner theater, The Free For All Concert of Savin Hill Avenue originally opened as a Fund Inc., tickets for and Sydney Street may movie and vaudeville (Continued on page 4) finally get a new lease on life in the coming months. A convenience INSIDE THIS WEEK store magnate has en- Hunt to move on – The tered into a long-term city’s chief of Environ- lease agreement with ment and Energy will the building’s owner, leave the mayor’s cabinet. Page 13. Anthony Desmond, and intends to open for business as soon as renova- tions can be completed. Jewel Saeed is an experienced convenience store operator who runs 19 locations in eastern This building at 102-110 Savin Hill Avenue, which once housed a variety store All contents copyright Massachusetts. Saaed but has been boarded up for the last few years, could once again be home to © 2012 Boston (Continued on page 20) a convenience store under a new lease agreement. Photo by Bill Forry Neighborhood News, Inc. Page 2 THE Reporter July 19, 2012 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record New front opens for Henriquez: Campaign finance complaint Pirates of Cedar Grove, Take 3

By Gintautas Dumcius Cornell Mills, who like Carithers News Editor ran for the District 7 seat, is also on Embattled state Rep. Carlos Hen- the list of candidates who were sent riquez, charged last week with as- to a collections agency in 2012. Mills, saulting and kidnapping a 23-year-old the son of former state Sen. Dianne student, faced new questions this week Wilkerson, owes $200, according to over his campaign finances after a OCPF records. conservative watchdog group filed its The revelation of Henriquez’s fines own detailed complaint against him came more than a week after the with state officials. lawmaker was arraigned in Roxbury Henriquez, a Democrat representing District Court, where he pleaded not parts of Dorchester and Roxbury, said guilty to the array of charges. Hen- in a brief phone interview that he was riquez will also be arraigned in Medford cooperating with the state Office of on July 31, since the alleged incident Campaign and Political Finance, which apparently occurred in both Middlesex oversees the filings. County and Suffolk County – starting Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance high- in Arlington Heights and ending near lighted $800 in fines that Henriquez Northeastern University. currently owes the state agency. The Discrepancies surrounding the fines stem from late campaign finance incident are already starting to filings that were due in Jan. 2011 and emerge: The Arlington police report, July 2011. The fines were referred to which further details the incident, a private collections agency last year. says Henriquez picked the alleged The group, also known as MassFis- victim up at her mother’s house at 3 The Pirates of the Cedar Grove Baseball league are major division champions cal, sent a letter to OCPF requesting a.m. Sunday, July 8, while the Boston for the third straight season. Coached by Paul O’Malley, the team celebrated an investigation and noting that police report said it was around 2 their victory (above) at Ventura Park. Pictured left to right are (kneeling) James Henriquez’s campaign committee had a.m. And Boston police told reporters Monday and Logan Carver; (standing) Nolan McDonough, Kevin Mannion, a number of transactions listed as on Sunday Henriquez was arrested Sean Mannion, Kevin McCarthy, Andrew McDonough, Jo-Jo Doyle, Chandler “cash withdrawals” from an ATM, gift in the Northeastern University area, Venable, Joe Rutter, John Connolly and Richie Whalen-Ducan. cards and “cashier’s check fee.” State while their police report, released Photo courtesy Kerrie Young regulations prohibit the use of a debit the following Monday, stated he was card to obtain cash. arrested at his Judson St. home. Man charged with drug deals from sober home According to the Arlington police Henriquez’s campaign filings also A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged with allegedly dealing report, which was obtained by the State provide little information about drugs from the Bakersfield Street recovery house where he was living. Ronald House News Service, the alleged victim reimbursements, according to the Dooley was arrested by members of the Boston Police Drug Control unit on also accused Henriquez of having letter submitted by the group’s head, July 7. During a search of his property, police say they found more than 170 alcohol on his breath when he came Paul Craney. muscle relaxants, painkillers, and steroids. Dooley has been ordered held by to pick her up. She then alleged In one instance, the campaign ac- without bail pending a hearing for violating probation for two previous drug that Henriquez back-handed her and count was used to buy an iPad, which is convictions, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley. Dooley refused to let her out of the car after allowed as long as it’s not for anybody’s is due back in court on Aug. 8. personal use. she said she could not come with him Craney, in a conference call with for the night. reporters on Tuesday, said the fines Henriquez has maintained his Violent spree ends in arrest in Mattapan Sq. “could be one extended misunderstand- innocence, but stated that advice A Mattapan man was arrested on Monday morning for a spree of violence that ing but we fear it’s not.” from his attorney prevents him from allegedly began with a failed holdup attempt at a Blue Hill Avenue check-cashing Henriquez told the Reporter on providing details about what happened place and ended with him firing the gun at passersby around the corner in the Tuesday that he has already met that night. Farmers Market parking lot, according to Boston Police. Maurice Chase, 50, with OCPF to review the rules, fill out Activists in his Fifth Suffolk District of Mattapan, allegedly waved a gun at a Check Cashers employee when she supplemental reports and go through remain disappointed and frustrated. arrived to open the store around 7 a.m. As she delayed for time - she told him existing reports. Members of the Ward 15 Democratic she didn’t have the key to the door - a store security guard showed up. When He said the fines, some of which he’s Committee met informally last week Chase and the guard eyed each other, the guard began backing away. Then, paid, were the result of his campaign and discussed Rep. Henriquez’s prob- according to police: “The suspect stated to the employee, ‘Now I’m going to have treasurer being out of the country. lems. But no formal action was taken to kill you.’ The employee told police she ten struck the suspect with a baton Henriquez could not file the reports and it remains unclear if anybody will repeatedly in the wrist until he retreated to the Farmers Market parking lot on his own, he said. be willing to challenge the freshman and used his gun to begin beating a man getting of his car. The fleeing suspect OCPF sent several notices in 2011 lawmaker in a write-in or sticker then fired two shots at the witnesses and ran towards Cummins Highway and to Henriquez’s home, pointing to the campaign. River Street, the police report states. Officers apprehended him after a brief fines, which must be paid out of the His lone opponent remains former foot pursuit. candidate’s personal funds and not out state Rep. Althea Garrison, a peren- Chase was charged with armed robbery, assault and battery by means of of campaign coffers. nial candidate who is running as an a dangerous weapon, assault by means of a dangerous weapon, unlawful Henriquez isn’t the only candidate independent on the November ballot. possession of a firearm, discharging a gun within 500 feet of a dwelling and who owes money to OCPF. The primary is Sept. 6, a Thursday, unlawful possession of ammunition. In 2012, OCPF has sent dozens while the final election is on Nov. 6. of names to a collection agency, including those of 11 Democrats and Former State House staffers sign Dot man released by Egyptian captor 7 Republicans, along with 7 municipal on at City Hall A Dorchester clergyman taken hostage while traveling candidates and one Marblehead who The City Council’s central staff in Egypt last Friday has been released and is expected to once ran for state representative as has a new research director. Michael return home this week. an independent. Nichols, a former State House aide Pastor Michel Louis, 61, and a fellow Massachusetts tour- Natalie Carithers, a Grove Hall will be drafting reports and writing ist, Lissa Alphonse, 39, were traveling with other tourists resident who ran for the District 7 legislation for the 13-member council. on their way to Mount Sinai when their bus was stopped Council seat in early 2011, owes OCPF He previously served as chief of staff and, along with their tour guide, they were kidnapped. $4,200, according to the agency. The and legal counsel to state Rep. Linda The trio was released Monday after negotiations with the maximum a person can owe is $5,000. Dorcena Forry (D-Dorchester) and hostage taker, Jirmy Abu-Mashu, who sought the release Pastor Michel Louis: Darrin Howell, a Democrat who ran legal counsel to the House Committee of an uncle, who is jailed in Egypt. Louis leads Pentecostal Shown after his re- for Sixth Suffolk state representative on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and churches in Mattapan and Dorchester. lease on Monday. in 2010, owes $1,200. State Assets. AP photo Carithers, who was a finalist for the Another former State House staffer job of Boston city clerk in 2011, disputed has joined District 6 Councillor Matt A Readers Guide to Today’s Dorchester Reporter that she owed that much money. O’Malley’s office. Ture Turnbull, (USPS 009-687) “I don’t think that’s quite accurate a Jamaica Plain resident, will be Published Weekly Periodical postage and my treasurer’s submitted paper- the liaison for his neighborhood Dorchester Reporter paid at Boston, MA. and O’Malley, handling constituent work” requesting a waiver, she said. July 19, 2012 POSTMASTER: Send ad- She said she has been out of town services. He has worked as an aide to dress changes to: and her treasurer has had some “family Rep. Denise Garlick (D-Needham) and 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120 Dorchester, MA 02125 issues.” “It will all be rectified,” she said. state Sen. Stephen Brewer (D-Barre) Boys & Girls Club News...... 14 Days Remaining Until The money she owes is exceeded and as a research director for the Joint Mail subscription rates $30.00 Next Week’s Reporter...... 7 per year, payable in advance. by a Springfield Republican who was Committee on Tourism and Cultural Opinion/Editorial/Letters...... 6 Labor Day...... 46 Make checks and money orders running for municipal office and owes Development. payable to The Dorchester $4,275. EDITOR’S NOTE: Check out Neighborhood Notables...... 12 First Day of Autumn...... 65 Reporter and mail to: Howell, who now lives in Roslindale 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120 updates to Boston’s political scene at Columbus Day...... 81 Dorchester, MA 02125 but remains in the Sixth Suffolk, said The Lit Drop, located at dotnews.com/ View from Popes Hill...... 13 both he and his treasurer had recently litdrop. Material from State House News Room: (617) 436-1222 moved, so they had not received the News Service was used in this report. Business Directory...... 10 Advertising: (617) 436-1222 OCPF letters informing him of the Email us at [email protected] Fax Phone: (617) 825-5516 fines. He said he’ll be following up with and follow us on Twitter: @LitDrop and Obituaries...... 22 OCPF with his own letter. @gintautasd. Subscriptions: (617) 436-1222 July 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 3 Tuesday meeting talks trees, pest prevention By Elizabeth Murray Eric Seaborn of the the Commonwealth of the grassroots organiza- losing trees every year.” have planted more shade Special to the Reporter Massachusetts Depart- Massachusetts, Boston tions, like the Boston Jim Hunt, the city of trees and street trees,” The Boston Urban ment of Conservation Natural Areas Network Urban Forest Council, Boston’s chief of Envi- said Hunt. Forest Council invites and Recreation will (BNAN), the U.S. Forest who need to provide ronment and Energy Cahill said walk-ins members from the gen- also be presenting the Service and the council. the care needed for the Services, says that city are welcome to the meet- eral public to participate upcoming Urban Pest Matthew Cahill, the trees and the overall continues to encour- ing, but it is preferred in its next meeting on Detection Project and program coordinator urban canopy. He cited age more plantings by that those planning on July 24. The meeting, will speak about how to of the Boston Urban a recent study by the private institutions and attending RSVP with which will be held at protect the city’s trees Forest Council, said no United States Forest residents to help revital- the council first. Cahill 6:30 p.m. at the Boston from invasive pests. prior tree knowledge is Service of about 20 cities ize Boston’s canopy. But, can be contacted at Natural Areas Network Founded in November necessary as the meeting that the total urban loss he said that city trees mathew@bostonnatu- headquarters at 62 2011, the Boston Urban is open to anyone with of trees is about four face a lot of challenges ral.org or 617-542-7696 Summer Street, Boston, Forest Council supports an interest. million per year. to growth, including ext. 20 in order to reserve will include updates the Grow Boston Greener “There’s a lot that “Trees are a living the high temperatures a spot. Cahill also en- on the council’s ongo- initiative, which aims needs to happen to kind thing and they only live that the region is now courages prospective ing projects, upcoming to plant 100,000 trees of help the urban forest,” for so long, so there’s experiencing. council members and events and fall project in the city by 2020 Cahill said. “People always going to be “For us, it’s been the general public alike opportunities, like tree to increase the urban aren’t out there taking trees exiting and being about how we can better to look at the Boston plantings. canopy from 29 percent care of the trees and removed for whatever engage residents and Urban Forest Council’s to 35 percent. This effort replanting. There’s only reason,” Cahill said. “If institutions, including Facebook page for tips on Bridge dedicated is a collaboration be- so much the city can do.” you don’t have a replant- our own public buildings planting and maintain- to famed tween the City of Boston, Cahill said it is really ing plan, the city will be like schools, where we ing trees in the city. Tuskegee airmen A newly re-built bridge Thieves target Savin Hill school on American Legion Highway now bears the By Bill Forry entered the building the school year and about name of the famed World Managing Editor through a window. 20 percent are shuttled War II fighter pilot wing, Boston Police are in- “We think about 15 to locations north and the Tuskegee Airmen. vestigating a break-in computers have been south of the city using The all African-Amer- at the Cristo Rey-Boston taken,” Thielman told three vans. The other 80 ican unit, celebrated high school at 100 Savin the Reporter. percent of the students recently in the film “Red Hill Ave. last week that Also stolen: a black use public transporta- Wings,” were trained to included the theft of van that the school pur- tion to commute into fly and fight in Alabama, computers and one of chased used last year to the city. but hailed from all over the school’s passenger help transport some of its “We’re hoping for a the country, including vans. The incident was students to after-school quick arrest,” Thielman Massachusetts. discovered when the job sites. Boston Police said. “Boston Police and “I’d like to thank school’s janitor opened recovered the van on Captain Sexton at Area Mayor Menino and the the doors of the building Friday morning near C-11 have been great. people of Boston for this around 6 a.m. last Friday the corner of Bay and They responded right memorial bridge which morning. Auckland streets, ac- away.” celebrates the achieve- Jeffrey Thielman, the cording to C-11 Captain News of the incident ments of the Tuske- president of Cristo Rey- Richard Sexton, who said was first highlighted gee Airmen,” said Willie Boston, said that three detectives had processed on Friday morning on Shellman, President, rooms inside the building the van for forensic clues. the Savin Hill Facebook All of Cristo Rey’s stu- page. New England Chapter, Above, a room inside Cristo Rey after the break-in. had been ransacked. dents work throughout Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Photo by Peter McNamara The thieves apparently

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This event, which will Offenbach’s operetta take place in the second takes the Greek tragedy floor lobby of the Strand, of Orpheus and Euridice will be Golden Age of and spins it into a farce. Hollywood themed, and In this version, Orpheus wine and desserts will (Brendan P. Buckley) be served. The event is and Euridice (Lind- for people ages 21 and say Conrad/Christine over, and a reservation Teeters) grow tired of is required though the Cast members from Boston Opera Collaborative’s March production of “La Boheme” are pictured, l-r, marriage, so Euridice event is free. There is Seth Grondin, Coleman Reaboi, Andy Papas, Jeffrey Hartman and Leah Hungerford. The company will decides to visit Hell. It a 75-person limit to the stage free performances of “Orpheus in the Underworld” at the Strand Theatre this month. is up to the Public Opin- event and Milardo said Photo by Justin Bates ion (Christine English/ the event will no longer and the demand for their edge as a creative person, Sadie Gregg) to convince be posted on the website programs in the com- these kinds of events Orpheus to save his wife when the spots are all munity. Tickets for the send a really strong from the best party in all filled. 8 p.m. show are $25 and message that recovery three worlds, for which Laughter is the best Giessmann encourages is a really great thing,” even the gods on Mount medicine for the group everyone to come out to Giessmann said. “It’s not Olympus have revolted Comics for Recovery, the show and buy tickets a death sentence.” to join. which will host an eve- in advance. Divas Working It Out, Brandon Milardo, ning of stand-up comedy “Billy Gardell is one of a non-profit health, fit- director of Marketing on Friday Aug. 3 as a the biggest personalities ness and wellness sup- for the BOC, said the fundraiser for those suf- in comedy these days,” port group of Norwood, show is appropriate for fering from addictions. Giessmann said. “He is Mass., will be teaming up people of all ages since Billy Gardell of the hit amazing. I have never with Dorchester’s Youth operettas, unlike many show Mike and Molly laughed so hard in my in Crisis Ministry for operas, are much lighter will be joined by Boston’s life. He made me cry the an evening of live music own Jack Lynch, and last time [I saw him].” and tips for a healthier Actor and comedian Billy Gardell of the TV show and more fun. Milardo Mike and Molly will headline a comedy benefit for said he has attended all proceeds from the Giessmann said the lifestyle on August 18 at show is appropriate for 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 Right Turn at the Strand on Friday Aug. 3. a few rehearsals, and event will benefit Right Photo courtesy Allyson Quimby the show is “absolutely Turn in Arlington, Mass. people of all ages and and may be purchased hilarious.” Right Turn provides the funds will support a by visiting the Divas “People should come early 20th century. As “Even if you’re not into innovative outpatient really great cause. Working It Out Facebook out to the event because these families confront opera or classical music, treatment as well as “Billy Gardell is com- page and by calling there is a high risk of history’s contradictions this is kind of a gateway supportive housing for ing to do this amaz- 617-953-6177. The funds people that have diabetes of wealth and poverty, opportunity,” Milardo addiction. ing comedy show for raised by this event will and high blood pressure freedom and prejudice, said. “I encourage [those Founder and CEO of a program that really go toward the Nazareth in the community,” Cross and hope and despair, people] to come to this Right Turn Woody Giess- encourages people, es- House in Roxbury and said. “We’re trying to they find out what it show and find out it is mann said Billy Gardell pecially creative and the Sojourner House prevent generational means to live in America. something you can really decided he wanted to do like-minded people, to in Roxbury and other obesity. . . Just trying Tickets for the event get into and enjoy.” the fundraiser in Boston feel that even though local shelters with new to get the community to are between $32 and $45, The show is directed for Right Turn because they struggle with addic- health initiatives and understand that this is and student tickets can by Boston-based stage he understands the need tion and sometimes feel makeovers. a long-term thing. We only be purchased at the director David Gram for Right Turn’s services that they might lose their Cashawna Cross, one feel people will come out box office with a valid of the event’s organizers to see the entertainment student ID. Tickets for from Divas Working and at the same time seniors and children will It Out, said the event be educated on health be at will call, and proper is being held because awareness.” identification must be re-elect althea garrison she was inspired by On Sept. 28 at 7 p.m., presented. Subsequent Former state representative her own weight loss Fiddlehead Theater performances of the 5th suffolk District on november 6, 2012 of 85 pounds to show Company and The musical will take place the community how to American Civil Liber- Sept 28 at 8 p.m., Sept. th also be healthy and get ties Union will present 29 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., The 5 Suffolk District can no longer moving. The event will Ragtime The Musical. Sept 30 at 2 p.m., Oct. 3 afford to have weak representation. feature zumba and line The musical is based on and 4 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. dancing performances E.L. Doctorow’s 1975 5 at 8 p.m., Oct. 6 at 2 Althea and guest speakers who novel, and the musical p.m. and 8 p.m., and Oct. iSSueS: will give tips to a healthy intertwines the stories 7 at 2 p.m. Jobs: the best welfare anyone can have is to be gainfully employed. lifestyle. of three families in the althea will fight for jobs and job creation. Fight to make sure that there are jobs for our youths. senior citiZens anD Veterans: Will be althea’s no. 1 priority fighting to make sure that seniors and Veterans needs are met. PUblic saFetY: Will be a priority. althea will not tolerate crime, youth violence or illegal drug selling. she will demand a walking beat. siDeWalKs anD streets: Will be repaired promptly throughout the 5th suffolk District. PUblic schools: Will be a priority because they are worth the fight. VOTE althea garrison Incumbent, Carlos Tony Henriquez, who is unqualified, has little experience and no higher education learning experience, is not getting the job done because he doesn’t know how to get the job done. November 6, 2012 final To help out, write or call the following; Committee to Elect Althea Garrison, P.O. Box 191395, Boston, MA 02119 or 617-407-7661 THANK YOU! July 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 5 Raid targeted alleged ‘after-hours’ eatery (Continued from page 1) leged after-hours parties operation. Cadet and here. others gathered outside Smith says that Cadet the residence insisted attended a recent meet- to the Reporter that ing with him and other the gathering of some city officials in which she 40 people —that’s the was warned that the city number police say they was preparing to crack found when they arrived down if she persisted in around midnight— were late night entertaining. there for a family party. Smith said Cadet admit- “There’s no restau- ted to charging patrons rant,” Cadet said. “It’s for plates of food and just a family thing.” beverages and was told Cadet will have to to cease. explain her side of the “We have monitored story to a Dorchester it since that time,” said District court judge this Smith, who said city week. She was handed inspectors learned that a summons to appear visitors to 207 Woodrow for keeping a disorderly were being charged $7 house. Police warned her for a plate of food and that if they returned to more for beers, which the address later to find were being served as another crowd there, she well. and her guests would be “We’ve seen an uptick subject to arrest. of this lately,” Smith City inspectors stood at the front door of 207 Woodrow Ave. on Sunday morning after affixing a ‘closed’ Another young man said. “People are trying to capitalize on the lack order on the door. At left is city Inspectional Services assistant commissioner Darryl Smith, who coor- whom police say was dinated the overnight action with Boston Police. Photo by Bill Forry the house DJ was also of late night options after handed a summons and the clubs let out. But the based company that 2-5 o’clock a.m. time derly house and running on Saturday morning. watched as his laptop community has had to uses the address as its frame usually,” said an illegal restaurant, City inspectors will be computer and turntable deal with this— people name— will be cited for a Fitzgerald, who said Cadet and the landlords dispatched next week was loaded into prisoner hanging out outside failure to legally change officers had observed — listed on city records to review the rest of the transport wagon and here, up the street and its occupancy from resi- loitering and noise from as Alec and Stephen building, Smith said. driven off to the nearby across the street at the dential to a restaurant. this particular residence Dilendick of Reading— “We’re really looking to B-3 station house. Police [Temple Salem Seventh The property owner is in recent weeks. will be required to attend remind folks that there is left behind several huge Day Adventist] church. also facing possible fines Cadet, however, took a hearing at City Hall on a formal process to be able speakers that Sgt. Detec- People flock here after for trash piled in the yard issue with the city’s Wednesday, according to to have a restaurant,” he tive Fitzgerald decided the clubs let out. It’s and non-functioning characterization of her Smith. said. “We’re more than were too big to move. become known as the smoke detectors. apartment as a res- The landlord will also willing to help people go Smith, who heads up place to go. And people Sgt. Det. Fitzgerald, taurant or after-hours be served an emergency through the process to get the Dorchester-Matta- who live here have had who led the Boston Police hang-out. She claims order to fix the smoke things legalized. But we pan Neighborhood Re- enough of it and tonight presence at the scene, that this is the first time detectors in the building. would hope people would sponse Team for Mayor is the start of the end.” said that the crackdown in three years that police None of the smoke detec- not resort to using their Thomas Menino, says A code enforcement reflects long-standing had visited her door. tors in the third-floor home as a commercial he has fielded numerous officer tacked a sign concerns about after- In addition to the cita- apartment were working kitchen.” complaints from the on the front door of hours gatherings on the tions for running a disor- at the time of the raid neaby Franklin Field 207 Woodrow warn- B-3 district. South Neighborhood ing visitors that it was “A lot of the violence Association and other closed for business. The on B-3 stems from after- neighbors about the al- landlord — a Medford- hours parties, in the

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Brown, for Johnson, BPS health care debate takes top billing Dr. Carol Johnson, the superintendent of the Boston Public Schools, has come under withering By Steve LeBlanc ing about 98 percent of residents are now covered, criticism in recent weeks since a Boston Globe Associated Press according to state officials. investigation detailed her gross mishandling of a In Massachusetts’ contentious U.S. Senate race, When he was pushing the bill in 2006, Romney personnel matter involving the then-headmaster of few issues divide the two candidates more sharply favored the mandate, saying it would target “free O’Bryant High, Rodney Peterson. than the health care law signed by President Barack riders” — those who can afford health coverage Johnson’s failure to properly discipline Peter- Obama and upheld by the Supreme Court. but instead rely on emergency rooms for free care, son— who eventually admitted to sufficient facts Republican Scott Brown ran for the Senate in 2010 driving up insurance premiums for everyone else. in a criminal case of abuse against his wife— was vowing to be the crucial 41st vote needed to block Romney ended up winning bipartisan support compounded by her incredibly poor decision to praise the initiative, which ultimately passed despite his for the measure among Massachusetts lawmakers, Peterson’s job performance in reviews, despite her opposition. He remains critical of the law. including Brown, then a state senator. knowledge of the serious allegations lodged against His Democratic challenger, Harvard Law School Despite their support for the state law, Romney him. professor Elizabeth Warren, has praised the and Brown both say the federal law should be Some parents and even the Chairman of the Boston Affordable Care Act, which was modeled after a repealed. Brown has said that since Massachusetts City Council’s Education committee, John Connolly, 2006 Massachusetts law signed by then-Gov. Mitt passed its own health care overhaul, it doesn’t need have called for Johnson to step down in the wake of Romney, a Republican. Warren said the federal a federal law. these revelations. Almost all say that they’ve lost law has helped expand access to health care in Brown has been particularly critical of a 2.3 percent confidence in her based on this incident and other Massachusetts and the nation. tax on the sale of medical devices included in the poor policy decisions made during her five years as Last month’s Supreme Court ruling has only federal health care law, which he said would put an superintendent. intensified the debate. added burden on the more than 200 medical device Although we do not join their call for her ouster at The latest salvo came from Brown in response to manufacturers in Massachusetts. this time, Johnson’s opponents have a strong argu- reports that U.S. employers added only 80,000 jobs More recently, Brown’s campaign has tried to paint ment. Their critique of her should not be dismissed in June, a third straight month of weak hiring. The Warren as a supporter of a single-payer health care — as some have done reflexively— as pure politicking. unemployment rate was unchanged at 8.2 percent. system — a government-run health care system That charge does a disservice to both Johnson and her Brown called the numbers “grim” and faulted in intended to provide universal coverage. Neither critics, most notably John Connolly, who has been a part what he said were the “job-killing taxes on Massachusetts’ law nor the law signed by Obama consistently attentive and thoughtful voice on school individuals, families and small businesses” that creates such a system. issues during his time on the council. Warren supports, including those in the health Brown’s campaign points to a book chapter Warren It takes courage for political leaders to stand care law. co-authored in 2008 that stops short of explicitly up and say things they know could be unpopular. “These are bad ideas under normal circumstances, endorsing a single-payer system. Connolly has been attacked by some Johnson loyal- but with our economy teetering on the brink, Profes- “We approach the health care debates from a single ists— maliciously, we feel— for doing his job and sor Warren’s economic prescription would push us perspective: maintaining the financial stability of saying what he believes. Those who have sought over the precipice,” Brown said in a statement. families confronting illness or injury,’’ Warren and to diminish Connolly for speaking out because he Warren has been equally emphatic in her support co-author Deborah Thorne wrote. “The most obvious happens to be a white councilman— and Johnson a of the law and her criticism of Brown. solution would be universal single-payer health black superintendent— ought to be ashamed. “This decision ensures that millions of children, care. This would allow people to get the care they That said, we think it would be best for Johnson seniors, and families will continue to benefit from need — without risking bankruptcy to pay for it.’’ to remain in place at this juncture. Her tenure, to health care reform,” Warren said in a statement In an interview on NECN after the Supreme Court date, has been a mix of solid achievements and false after the ruling was announced. decision was announced, Warren answered “no” starts. But it is hard to imagine that another school Warren has highlighted some of the law’s more when asked if she supported a single-payer system. board leader would have a far different track record popular elements _ including banning insurance “The point is, what we’ve got to do, is we’ve got to in a city such as ours, in which the public system is companies from denying coverage to those with keep moving in the direction of getting more families beset with systemic problems that date back deep pre-existing medical conditions and allowing adult covered and bringing down the costs of health care, into the last century. children to stay on their parents’ insurance until and I think we’ve taken a big step in that direction,” Those calling for Johnson’s removal have other age 26. Warren added. reasonable complaints that must be addressed by her “Scott Brown doesn’t spend a lot of time talking A spokeswoman for Warren said the single-payer and the Menino administration for their leadership about the issues. But he is very clear on one position: idea is just one of “many possible solutions to the on schools to be viable moving forward. Any further Scott Brown wants to repeal the Affordable Care health care crisis” that Warren has outlined over lapse in her management of disciplinary matters for Act,” Warren campaign manager Mindy Myers wrote the years. the BPS community on par with the Peterson scandal in a letter to supporters. Warren has also said the country shouldn’t revisit should result in her dismissal. One reason the debate is so testy is the role Mas- the battles of two years ago, but should move forward Managing a complex, politically-charged and sachusetts played in helping craft the federal law. and focus on job creation, echoing in part Obama’s sometime divisive urban school district is no easy The 2006 state law served as a blueprint for comments following the court ruling. job. We find Johnson’s willingness over the years to Obama’s law — including one of its most debated Brown’s campaign manager Jim Barnett, however, admit mistakes and reverse course — albeit under elements, the “individual mandate” that requires said voters should reject what he said was Warren’s pressure— a positive, if imperfect, attribute. Right nearly everyone be insured or pay a tax penalty. support for “a radical European-style, single-payer now, her attention needs to turn squarely to the In 2010, 44,000 Massachusetts tax filers were health care scheme.” preparation of the new academic year that looms assessed the penalty, a drop from the 67,000 required The Massachusetts contest is one of the most just five weeks away. to pay the penalty in 2007, the first year it was closely watched in the country, with Democrats and Critically, the administration— led by both assessed. Since the law took effect, an additional Republicans both viewing the outcome of the race Johnson and Mayor Menino— must show that they 400,000 individuals have gained insurance, mean- as key to control of the Senate. (AP) can finalize and execute a feasible plan for reforming the school assignment plan, an exercise that began Letter to the Editor with a resolute call from the mayor himself last January. The clock is ticking quickly towards that plan’s deadline and Johnson and her team must get Single-sex school bill a bad idea it right this time. To the Editor: Hale Elementary). Schools are still able to create We encourage her critics to keep the heat on, to I am troubled by news about the H. 137 recently single-sex classrooms for those parents that desire demand better from the administration and to expose covered in the Dorchester Reporter (“Single-sex them, without creating fully segregated schools. This problems when they come up. Meantime, we hope schools bill on move”). This bill would permit single- permits continued social development between boys Johnson will live up to her potential and deliver the sex public schools in Massachusetts. and girls and ensures equal access for all students best possible results for the students and teachers Although single-sex schools are currently a to the schools and their educational programs. under her watch. They deserve the best she can give. choice for parents of private school students, as I know the mayor and superintendent desire -Bill Forry public schools, they would violate the principles this legislation, but I am concerned they have not of equity and equality that are at the heart of our seriously examined the research or weighed the public education system. There are three arguments benefits and harms of single-sex public schools, nor defending the state’s decades-old prohibition of do they have much experience teaching in single-sex The Reporter single-sex public schools. environments. “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” First, there have been numerous reviews of -Christopher Martell, Ed.D. Dorchester A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. research on single-sex education, and studies of The author is a teacher in the Framingham 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 single-sex schools have been mixed at best, generally Public Schools and an adjunct professor at Boston Worldwide at dotnews.com Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) show little to no benefit in student achievement, and University and UMass Boston. Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher have shown at worst negative outcomes, especially William P. Forry, Managing Editor related to the social development of the students. Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor Second, by creating segregated-gender schools, you Our Letters Policy Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor create an unequal access to education. For example, Letters from readers are welcome. They must be Barbara Langis, Production Manager we can look to the historical case of Boston Latin Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager signed and include a daytime phone number for veri- News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 School that barred females from attending. This fication. 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We reserve the right to edit letters Next Issue: Thursday, July 26, 2012 have created single-sex classrooms (here in Boston for space considerations and writers should bear Next week’s Deadline: Monday, July 23 at 4 p.m. Published weekly on Thursday mornings this includes English High School, the Higginson/ this in mind when they submit their copy. All contents © Copyright 2012 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. Lewis K-8, and it formerly existed at the Nathan - The Editors July 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 7 BPS reveals feedback about school assignment planning By Tayla Holman I’m administratively was underperforming opportunities. Special to the Reporter assigned to one’ and they as long as it was close Palma McLaughlin About 20 parents didn’t like that.” to home. Those parents Koenig, who has four showed up to the Mildred On the other hand, often didn’t want to send children in different Elementary School on Wright said, there are their children across the public and private Thursday, July 12 for the a few parents who have city on a bus as they were schools, said the priori- Boston Public Schools gotten either their top concerned about safety. ties weren’t a big issue “what we’re hearing” choice or a school at the “To some parents, for her. meeting. Jocelyn Wright, top of their list, but it safety on the bus was “If a school fits my the senior director in doesn’t work that way about making sure their needs, that’s where I the Deputy Superinten- for many other families. kids weren’t getting want my kids to go,” she dent’s office, and Mary Kate Deeran, 26, who bullied, and that they said. She also said even Ann Crayton, director lives less than a mile were making it to school though the city has been of the Circle of Promise from the Josiah Quincy safely,” Wright said. closing underperforming and Community Engage- School, said that she Of the nearly 2,000 schools, “even the worst ment, presided over the was unable to send her parents that have given school can be right for meeting. daughter there for K-1. BPS their feedback, the the right person.” Wright said that for “I thought because I general consensus has O v e r a l l , W r i g h t the last seven months, lived close to it, about been that they value and Crayton said that BPS has been getting half a mile away, that choice above anything parents felt that the feedback from parents we would have gotten else. For many, the assignment planning – online and in person accepted there, but we ability to choose their should focus on making – about how to improve didn’t,” she said. “That neighborhood school so sure every child has the student assignment was my first choice, so that their child could same opportunities to get Dr. Carol Johnson planning. According to it’s frustrating.” remain in the community a good education. Wright that this is the first time implemented. her, many parents felt Similar to Deeran’s was a main priority, even said that parents felt a the city has attempted An analysis of the there was no evenness concern, many parents above the quality of the quality education meant something so bold, and feedback BPS has gotten to the process. were frustrated that school. Some parents “preparing students to that naturally it would is available through- “Parents felt like there some of the schools were also said that they liked reach their full potential, take a while for changes bostonschoolchoice.org. was no predictability,” further than they wanted the priorities given for and serving the needs of to take place. After all of A list of the remaining Wright said. “People to send their children. choosing a school, such as the whole student – not the feedback and data “what we’re hearing” have said, ‘I picked five Wright said that in many sibling or walking zone just academics – for all is analyzed, 125 schools meetings can also be schools and didn’t get cases, parents would priority, while others felt students.” will be impacted by found on the site. any of them, and now choose a school that that they limited their The two acknowledged whatever changes are BPS chief gets key support from council, mayor (Continued from page 1) confidence in her leader- Two hundred people lems,” says Cronin. “I think she’s done a very then abruptly changed the site change.org last ship due to a series reportedly rallied on think what she has done fine job.” his mind. week— had reached only of incidents, Connolly Saturday at the Bethel over last four years- Cronin noted too that “Boston is a tough 165 listed names as of had put his remarks in AME Church in Jamaica improved academics, a search for a new super- town. It’s got half the Tuesday night. the context of not just Plain, an event promoted athletics, expanding arts intendent could be “very students as Memphis, But, the city’s political the Peterson scandal, on Thursday and Friday programs and working painful.” He noted that but twice the politics,” and non-profit power but the late buses that by local activists and to reduce the dropout Johnson was hired in he said. brokers have largely plagued the opening of school district officials rate — are things that 2006 only after another Managing editor Bill stood behind Johnson, the 2011-2012 school who work under John- have made it a better candidate initially ac- Forry contributed to this including Mayor Tom year and chaotic process son. system. On the whole I cepted the Boston job and report. Menino, whose support involving the shutdowns At the rally, District and mergers of schools. 7 Councillor Tito Jack- for Johnson has only stiffened in recent days. Kenny Jervis, a parent son wrapped his armed On Tuesday, several who has emerged as a around Johnson and city councillors signed frequent critic of the voiced his support for onto a letter supporting administration, said he her tenure. Johnson, which was sent and others are frustrated He declined to com- to the Boston Globe. The with what they view as ment for this article. councillors included City mismanagement. Joseph M. Cronin, a Council President Ste- “It’s just the lack of former state Secretary of phen Murphy, District a comprehensive plan,” Education and author of 1 Councillor Sal LaMat- he said. the 2008 book “Reform- tina, District 2 Council- “It’s not particularly ing Boston Schools,” lor Bill Linehan, District the Rodney Peterson said that any call for 4 Councillor Charles thing,” he added, saying Johnson to resign “is not Yancey, District 5 Coun- the incident is “embar- appropriate at this time.” cillor Rob Consalvo and rassing” to the city. Cronin, a Lower Mills District 9 Councillor Asked about Connolly’s resident, acknowledged Mark Ciommo. comments, Menino told that Johnson has had a “While none of us agree Neighborhood Network “rocky year” with other with every decision she News, “I’m not going issues beyond the Peter- has made, and have to dignify his remarks son scandal, including certainly spoken out at all.” controversies over poor $&*!'!(+++"% !$'($#$& when we did disagree, we Menino added: “It’s bus performance and appreciate her willing- not about politics, folks. relocating schools. ")!""*#),!"($# ness to listen, learn from It’s about the education “Any superintendent ©2012 Delphi Academy of Boston. All Rights Reserved. Licensed to use Applied Scholastics™ educational services. Applied Scholastics and the Applied Scholastics open book design are mistakes, and change of our children. And would have those prob- trademarks and service marks owned by Association for Better Living and Education International and are used with its permission. course where needed,” Superintendent John- they wrote. “These are son’s done a great job in valuable and often hum- making sure we’ve got a bling talents that are good education system much too rare in today’s in Boston.” society.” The new school year Missing from the letter starts in September, and were the signatures of Johnson, who remains the rest of the 13-member well-liked and respected, council. None, except for will be shepherding Me- Connolly, have called for nino’s plan to overhaul Johnson’s resignation. the school assignment Saying he had lost policy.

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Thursday, July 19, 11 a.m. – Creative Spaces Whatever their sub- with the Otis House and Pierce House. liminal appeal, the tree Friday, July 20, 10 a.m. – Story Time in the Park. figures by Dorchester Monday, July 23, 2 p.m. – Drop In Crafts . nature sculptor Joseph Tuesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. – Dream Big — Wheelwright are demon- READ! Preschool Story Time. strating once again their Wednesday, July 25, 3:30 and 5 p.m. – Museum enduring popularity and of Science Night Sky. mystical allure. 6:30 p.m. – Midsummer Night’s Story time. Katonah Museum Thursday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. – Just So Stories of Art in Westchester and Puppet Making Workshop for children ages 4 - 12. County, NY, announced Codman Square Branch that its current outdoor Thursday, July 19, 4:15 p.m. – Boy Scouts. exhibit of Wheelwright’s Friday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story “Tree Figures” will be Time. extended for another Monday, July 23, 1:30 p.m. – Technology year through Spring Workshop. 2013. The five statues Tuesday, July 24, 11 a.m – Preschool Story Time. at Katonah, created 11:15 a.m. – ReadBoston Storymobile. between 2006 and 2008, Wednesday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. – Red Cross are part of 10-piece series Blood Drive. on which the master 4 p.m. – Summer Reading Craft Programs carver has been working Thursday, July 26, 4:15 p.m. – Boy Scouts. for nearly a decade. 6 p.m. – Stuffed Animal Library Sleepover. The Katonah show Fields Corner Branch features some works Thursday, July 19, 11a.m. – Dream Big — READ! displayed during a Drop-in Craft program. similarly successful long Friday, July 20, 10 a.m. – Night Lights. stay at the Fruitlands 11:30 a.m. – Baby Signs. Baby Signs will run Museum in Harvard, weekly until August 24 with no class on August 10. Mass., (2008-2010) along Pre-registration is recommended. with some newer ones. Tuesday, July 24, 6:30 p.m. – Hatha Yoga. Ranging from 16 ½ to Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool 27 feet in height, these Films and Fun. Preschool fun for kids ages 2 and up. forest folk started out Grove Hall Branch as live specimens of Thursday, July 19, 12:30 p.m. – Computer Class. hornbeam, yellow birch, Dorchester nature sculptor Joseph Wheelwright’s “Tree Figures” are pres- 6:30 p.m. – A Day & Night in Dewey Square. cherry or pine, which ently on display at the Katonah Museum of Art in Westchester County, NY. Friday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. – Pre-School have been uprooted, Wheelwright is better known locally for his Peabody Square work, “Sleeping Storybook Films. turned upside down and Moon.” Photo courtesy Joseph Wheelwright 2 p.m. – New England Aquarium. remodeled. logue, essayist Susan his figures are made of Vt., from which many of 3 p.m. – Tween Knitting Club. Wheelwright grew up Landauer sought to boulders, branches, or the trees were harvested. Monday, July 23, 6 p.m. – Superhero Movies. in the Pittsfield and capture the mystique of whole trees, there is a Though the finished Tuesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. – Little Wigglers Lenox area, roaming the his works. creeping sense that when work crackles with a Story time. woods with his brother “Joseph Wheelwright’s we turn our backs on just-yanked-from-the- 2:30 p.m. – Teens Make Stuff at the Library. and collecting specimens enigmatic sculpture has them they move.” ground wildness, the Wednesday, July 25, 11:15 a.m. – ReadBoston for their home natural confounded critics since In addition to his home long process of uproot- Storymobile. history museum. His it first appeared more in Peabody Square (an ing, reassembling and 4 p.m. – Critters and Creatures. use of found materials than thirty years ago in area for which Wheel- supplementing requires 4:30 p.m. – Nerds Geeks and Gamers Discussion in his sculpture stemmed New England galleries, wright created the cranes, forklifts, cherry- Group. originally from the high she said. By turns whim- “Sleeping Moon”) and pickers, ramps and a host Thursday, July 26, 12:30 p.m. Computer Class. cost of traditional artist’s sical and disturbing, his workshop in Uphams of woodworking tools. Lower Mills Branch supplies and a lifelong the work eludes clas- Corner (where he is Achieving the right look Thursday, July 19, 6:30 p.m. – Book Discussion. desire to bring out the sification. He has always managing partner of to the head, limbs and Friday, July 20, 12 p.m. – Studio Ghibli Film vitality and personal- taken the most ordinary the Humphrey Street genitals can involve Series Presents Howl’s Moving Castle. ity inherent in natural of objects and endowed Studios), Wheelwright wood prostheses which Monday, July 23, 3 p.m. – Laptop Basics. objects. them with a peculiar and wife Susan own 40 are then re-upholstered 6 p.m. – Family Fun Film Series. In a Fruitlands cata- living presence. Whether acres in East Corinth, with bark to look entirely Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. – Creative Spaces un-meddled with. with Pierce House. The New York Times 1 p.m. – Michele Brooks presents Mountain celebrated the current Shadows. Katonah show with a Thursday, July 26, 2 p.m. – Own the Night! Sept. 2011 feature in Mattapan Branch which Wheelwright Thursday, July 19 2 p.m. – “Why Can’t We Be expressed his belief in Friends?!” Book Sale, Cookout, and Yard Sale. EIRE the common ancestry of 6 p.m. – Summer Laptop Classes. trees and humans. Friday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story “There’s no question time and Craft. pub that we are descended 2:30 p.m. – Scary Movie Night. from the same organism, Monday, July 23, 10:25 a.m. – Toddler Films. he sai. You see it all the 1:15 p.m. – ReadBoston Storymobile. 795 Adams St. • Dorchester time: an armpit will form Tuesday, July 24, 6p.m. – The Justice For Trayvon at the bottom of a branch; Martin NAACP Rally. then it will mound like 6 p.m. – Pajama Story time. a shoulder. And many 6 p.m. – Summer Laptop Classes. “President’s Choice” times I’ve seen fingers Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. – Fun With Books. that seem to grow like 1 p.m. – Dream Journal Craft. a hand, with a spray of 4 p.m. – Dream Catcher Craft. Serving Lunch & Dinner three or four, and then Thursday, July 26, 3 p.m. Drop-in Craft. something thicker that 5 p.m. – Disney Movie Thursday. heads down like a thumb. 6 p.m. – Summer Laptop Classes. Every day, It’s quite astonishing.” Uphams Corner Branch For a video interview Tuesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. – Family Story Time. on the show, go to kato- Wednesday, July 25, 10:35 a.m. – Lego Builders. 7 days a week nahmuseum.org. 4:30 p.m. – Email Attachment Basics. –º July 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 9 News about people Reporter’s in & around People our Neighborhoods

Citizens Bank and television station NECN named Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN) a 2012 Champion in Action last week. As part of the award, BNAN receives a $35,000 un- restricted grant and extensive promotional and volunteer support. BNAN was selected in the category of neighborhood development, specifically through its Edgar Martinez, Jr., a work around community resident of Dorches- gardens in Boston. ter and 2012 gradu- Launched in 2002, ate of Boston College High School, is one of Champions in Action is 22 students from Mas- a joint initiative of Citi- sachusetts awarded a zens Bank and NECN Yawkey Foundation to recognize and support scholarship this year. nonprofit organizations Edgar will attend Bent- for their contributions ley University in the fall. to communities across The Yawkey Scholars the Commonwealth. Program provides four- This year, 2012, marks year scholarships and the 10th anniversary other support to high- of the program, which achieving Massachu- has awarded nearly $1 setts students attending million in grants and private colleges within Citizens Bank and NECN recently awarded the Boston Natural Areas Network a Champion in Action the state. It will award $1 promotional support to in the category of Neighborhood Development. A celebration and presentation was held at Nightingale million in scholarships 39 nonprofits in Mas- Community Garden last week in which Valerie Burns accepted a $35,000 check as part of the award from this academic year. The sachusetts. the Citizens Bank Foundation. Pictured above, from left to right: Bill Bridgen, Executive Vice President Yawkey Scholars Pro- “We are very excited and General Manager, NECN, Mayor Thomas Menino,Valerie Burns, President and CEO, Boston Natu- gram is administered to have been awarded ral Areas Network and Jerry Sargent, President of Citizens Bank and RBS Citizens in Massachusetts. by The Philanthropic this honor,” said Val- Initiative (TPI) and is erie Burns, President and inspiring pride and growing fresh, healthy, port from Citizens Bank important time in our open to graduating high a n d C E O , B o s t o n joy in the shared work of delicious food. The sup- and NECN comes at an organization’s history.” school seniors in Massa- Natural Areas Network. chusetts attending pri- “Boston’s community vate four-year colleges The building expansion at Codman Square gardens foster diverse Health Center, the aptly named Codman in state. Applications and thriving neighbor- for the 2013 Yawkey Square Health and Education Center, has Scholars Program will hoods, creating deeper brought numerous jobs to local workers. be available in the fall connections between One of those workers, Joseph Alford, found of 2012. friends and neighbors himself “doing back flips” when he got the job working on the masonry here at Codman. “I was very excited to be back here in Bubbles’s Birthdays Codman Square and working on building the expansion for my old high school,” said And Special Occasions Alford, a lifelong Dorchester resident and By Barbara McDonough former Codman Academy student. The Edgar Degas was born on July 19, 1834. “Arthur expansion project will provide more space for Murray’s Dance Party” began on July 20, 1950. both Health Center services and the School July 21 is the 216th anniversary of the birth of classrooms, including a black box theatre Scottish poet Robert Burns. Elvis Presley released that will be available for community use and his first single, “That’s All Right, Ma!” on July 19, a new kitchen and dining area. 1954. The first Special Olympics Competition was Joseph Alford Alford spent 2 and ½ months working on the held in Chicago on July 20, 1968. At the Battle of project. Joseph has been doing masonry work for over a year and a half Bull Run, the first major battle of the Civil War, and sees his work as an art form. on July 21, 1861, the Confederate troops defeated “I want to be an example to the other students, showing them how to the Union forces. be successful as a professional,” he said. Maghayevbosa S. Nosamie- FBI agents killed John Dillinger outside the The expansion construction work is nearing completion, with the opening fan of Mattapan graduated Biograph Theatre on July 22, 1934. The Bunker slated for this fall. from Boston College High on Hill Monument was dedicated on July 23, 1841. Sunday, May 20. The first US swimming school opened in Boston on July 23, 1827. Among its first students were John Quincy Adams and James Audubon. Cousin’s Day is observed on July 24 this year. The Andrea Doria sank near Nantucket on July 25, 1956. July 25 is the feast day of Saint James, the patron saint of Spain. Celebrities having birthdays are: Diana Rigg, 74 on July 20; Cat Stevens, 64 on July 21; Robin Williams, 61 on July 21; Danny Glover, 66 on July 22; Alex Trebek, 72 on July 22; Gloria DeHaven, 87 on July 23; Daniel “Harry Potter” Radcliffe, 23 on July 23; Jennifer Lopez, 43 on July 24; and Ruth Buzzi, 76 on July 24. Those celebrating their birthdays are Mark Lally, Gerald Scalata, Peter Gordon, Officer Dennis Rorie, Brian Crosse, Barry Costello, Chris Duchaney, Anne O’Driscoll, Michael Livingston, Krista Zalatores, Peter Stevens, Tom Nutley, Steve Clegg, twins Jack and Jennifer Trapani, and Sr. Elizabeth Calcagni. Also observing their birthdays are Francis Goode, Ellen Brugman, Peggy Quirk, former Mayor Ray Flynn, Kathryn Morrissey, Scott Cook, Steve Graham Jr., Julie Donovan, Linda Mullally, Nancy Flynn, Rose (Ciampoli) Russell, Maggie O’Connell, “Buddy “ Cullity, Gilda Groves, Michael Mannion, Stephen Donahue, Vic Campbell, Julie Zaks, and Brendan Gillespie. Rick McKinnon, Dorchester’s Jayd Rodrigues was presented with the 2012 Sue Heilman Award for Excellence at the Etchan Campbell, Marjorie Short, and Bill Geary Horizons for Homeless Children’s annual dinner recently at The Westin Copley Place in Boston. Since are celebrating special birthdays this week. joining HHC 5 years ago, Rodrigues has worked as an Infant teacher,and is now a Lead Toddler teacher Jack and Barbara Aveni and Ralph and Wilma at the Edgerley Family Community Children’s Center. Jayd has pursued Sign Language, Vietnamese Browne are celebrating their anniversaries this and Haitian Creole languages as a way to provide a welcoming and nurturing environment for those week. in her care. The non-profit organization is dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless children and their families. Page 10 THE Reporter July 19, 2012 Barbara iew rom ope s McDonough’s V F P ’ Hill There are still plants president told us that he to go to the funeral Mass Brian and Lee Ann. The bursting into flower right had grown up in Florida. at St. Ann’s the following couple chose Claddagh now, even in the heat. He promised to improve “Now the summer came to pass day but I had a 10:30 rings as their wedding Yellow day lilies are all service at the hospital. a.m. appointment with rings. He told us that at over the neighborhood. (I heard a rave review And flowers through the ground joyously my dentist. As Hubby the time of exchanging In Dorchester, lovely of Carney’s Emergency and I drove home along their rings, the couple hydrangeas are in bloom, Room and its staff in the sprang.” Neponset Ave., we had starts by putting the from light blue to deep past week.) We were also never seen so many cars ring first on the thumb. purple. The hydrangeas introduced to Lori Pigeon, By Walther van der Vogerlweide outside the church. The They then move the ring in our front yard are a a nurse practitioner, who mourners were double- to the first finger, then medium blue. I know is the director of Geriatric parked along Neponset onto the middle finger, there is some type of soil Excellence at Carney. Senior Supper would be the Naval Sea Cadets. Ave. and up Ashmont St. and finally onto the ring additive that will make The geriatric program held on Wed., Sept. 12. I send my sympathy Tom was well thought finger. I thought that the blossoms a deeper blue at Carney has received We thank the Carney to his wife Elizabeth of in our neighborhood was fascinating. He also but I cannot remember the national recognition. The personnel who helped in “Betty” Pollis, and to their and in the Irish com- mentioned that a local name of the additive. Yes- program’s aim is to help making the Senior Supper children: Michael, Regina munity. Vinnie/Hubby man name Tom was on terday, I saw a red gladiola seniors remain in their go so smoothly: Sr. Paula Kendrick, Ann Ratta, and I send our sympathy his deathbed. When the standing proudly in the homes. Tinlin, Sue Kelliher, Mike David, and Joyce. to his wife Julia “Esther” family began reciting the corner of a front lawn Then we were treated Stack, Ann Hart, Roy I was stunned by the (Lakes) Mannion, to their rosary for him, Tom began as we traveled through to some wonderful music. Contreras, Laura Vas- death of Thomas “Tom” children, Patrick, Thomas moving his lips. He was Quincy. I think that they Jordan Lloyd, a lovely in- concelos. Keith Colavita, Mannion after a very short Jr., Michael, Gerald, and able to hear what was are usually in bloom coming senior at UMass- Bernice McNeil, Kathy illness. Fr. John McCarthy, John, and to their grand- happening. at the end of August. I Boston, came to sing for Heffernan, Kathy Baker, the Irish chaplain, told us children. He will be sorely We had one sad moment can remember, many us. She was accompanied Scott Trip, Bob Angland about Tom’s death at the missed. at the June Irish luncheon. years ago, that my Aunt by a terrific keyboardist, (the cheery man at the Irish Pastoral Centre’s Back to the Irish Pas- We had to bid farewell to Theresa made me a little Nancy Conray. Jordan front desk), Jane Dunlap, luncheon on the morn- toral Centre’s luncheon Catherine Moloney, who corsage of gladiola flowers began with the lovely song Bill Howland, Kathleen ing after he had passed on June 21, at the Irish had served as the Senior because I was attending “I Believe,” and then sang Kileen (the pleasant gal, on June 20. Tom was Cultural Centre in Can- Coordinator for the Irish my first family wedding “Oh My Papa,” in honor who works on the first originally from Rosmuc, ton: Hubby and I enjoyed Pastoral Centre from (my Cousin Sonny’s wed- of Father’s Day. She con- floor), Chris Kandera, and County Galway, where sitting with our pals Oct. to June, who was ding around Labor Day). tinued singing songs that the terrific kitchen and some of Hubby’s family Ronnie, Lucy, and our pal returning to California. On Wednesday after- most of us knew quite well. facilities personnel. I must lived. Tom owned the T. from Canton, Kathleen Her husband’s job was noon, June 13, Hubby Almost everybody sang compliment the dietary J. Mannion Construction White. Our friend John taking the couple back. and I were in the cafeteria “America, the Beautiful,” department. Everyone, Company for more than 30 Walsh was sitting at the Catherine certainly had of Carney Hospital for “Climb Every Mountain,” including Hubby and years. He and his family next table. On the other a tough job in the nine the Carney Senior Sup- and “Over the Rainbow.” I, raved about the food were and are very active side of the room sat our months that she served per. We sat with our pal We ended with a rousing served at the Supper. (The in St. Ann’s Parish. I friends Eileen Collins, us. She had big shoes to Margaret Buckley and her version of “So Long, It’s chicken, fish, and mashed went to Tom’s wake just Mary Scarborough, Nell fill. The former Senior friends. Barbara Couzens, Been Good To Know You.” potatoes were terrific.) before O’Connor’s opened Joyce, Peggy Gorman, Coordinator Cora Flood, from External Affairs and I am no music critic but I I was sorry to read to the public. The line of Sis Keeley, Barbara Sul- who was so well-liked, Community Advocacy, thought there were some of the death of long- mourners had already livan, and Pat Devilly. had just resigned after welcomed the good-sized great voices among the time Neponset resident reached much of the way Fr. John McCarthy, the the birth of her third crowd to the hospital. seniors at the Supper. Richard “Dick” Pollis on down Saranac St. It took Irish chaplain, told us baby. Catherine filled in She introduced the hos- Just before the end of the May 27. Dick served in about 35 minutes just to about a very interesting admirably. We will miss pital’s new president, Supper, Barbara Couzens the Korean War. He also get in the funeral home. Irish custom. When he both Cora and Catherine. Andy Davis, to us. The told us that the next worked, for 40 years, with As I was leaving, Cardinal was home in Waterford, Here is an Irish saying: Sean O’Malley came into Ireland, very recently, he “If the tongue slips, it often the wake. I had wanted presided at the wedding of speaks the truth.” When youNEED NOW OPEN! care, just walk right in. Walk-in are rgent C U ays now 7 d ek! 2012 Bikes are here! We have Fuji and S.E. 2012 bikes in stock. New a we Linus bikes are on the way.

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Drowning minutes before going and everyone is enjoy- heat if your body can’t mental illness, poor cir- sick from the heat if they is the second leading outside – reapply every ing the warm weather compensate for it and culation, sunburn, and participate in strenuous cause of death from two hours and after outdoors and spending properly cool you off. prescription drug and physical activities dur- unintentional injuries swimming or sweating. time with family and Heat exposure can even alcohol use can play a ing hot weather. for youth ages 5 to 24 Barbecue and Fire friends. This is the time kill you: it caused 8,015 role in whether a person Air-conditioning is according to the National Safety: Keep children for backyard barbecues, deaths in the United can cool off enough in the number one pro- Safety Council. Do not away from the grill and bike riding, rollerblad- States from 1979 to very hot weather. tective factor against rely on flotation devices never leave it unat- ing, going to the beach 2003. These are the Here are some facts heat-related illness and and inflatable toys for tended. Never use a grill and vacationing. So main things affecting about which people are death. If a home is not water safety. These inside a home or garage. while you and your your body’s ability to cool at greatest risk for heat- air-conditioned, people devices could suddenly Never allow children to family soak up the sun, itself during extremely related illness and what can reduce their risk shift position, lose air, play with fireworks, even Mattapan Community hot weather: protective actions to for heat-related illness or slip out from under- sparklers, as they can Health Center, wants High humidity. take to prevent illness by spending time in neath, leaving the child reach 2000 degrees. you to be aware of some When the humidity is or death: public facilities that are in a dangerous situation. General Safety: Al- “Summer Safety Tips” high, sweat won’t evapo- People who are at air-conditioned. Never leave your child ways secure and properly to protect you in this hot rate as quickly, which highest risk are the You can take these alone in or near a pool . screen open windows at weather. keeps your body from elderly, the very young, steps to prevent heat- . . not even for a second. home, wear seat belts Stay Cool – According releasing heat as fast as and people with mental related illnesses, inju- Constantly watch your (remember in Massachu- ries, and deaths during children when they setts…Click it or ticket), hot weather: are swimming. Do not secure children in car Stay in an air-condi- talk on the telephone, safety seats and every- tioned indoor location read, or engage in any one should wear bike hel- Drink plenty of fluids distracting activity mets while riding bikes, – especially water. while your children are scooters, or skateboard- Wear loose, light- swimming. Be aware ing to prevent injuries. weight, light-colored that most incidences Although, proper safety clothing and sunscreen. of children drowning rules should be used with Schedule outdoor ac- occur in swimming pools. any activity throughout tivities carefully. Sixty to ninety percent the year, special atten- Pace yourself. of the drowning among tion is required during Take cool showers or children less than 4 years the summer months. baths to cool down. old, occurs in residential Using these tips as a Check on a friend pools. Of these, more guide, will make for an or neighbor and have than half occur at the enjoyable, accident –free someone do the same child’s own home. summer. If you have any for you. Sun Safety: The sun questions contact your Do not leave children is the strongest between primary care provider or animals in cars. 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. or call Mattapan Com- Check the local news Therefore, you should munity Health Center for weather safety health limit the amount of time at 617-296-0061. alerts. spent outside during

Partners HealthCare employees made special deliveries of Partners Baby Baskets to health centers in Chelsea, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain, and Dorches- ter this month. Employees donated enough items to fill 55 baskets for moms and newborns at community health centers served by Brigham and Women’s Hospital Midwifery program and the Massachusetts General Hospital Healthy Beginnings Healthy Futures Program. Above, Mattapan Community Health Center patient Angeline Jouthe receives a basket from Raquel Vargas-Vila, Certified Nurse Midwife from the Brigham and Women’s Midwifery Program. Partners Baby Baskets is a collaboration between Partners Community Health and Partners Human Resources.

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District C-11 News Police District B-3 News Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: The “Party Line” phone number, to report loud 617-343-4717. columbiasavinhillcivic.org. gatherings, is 617-343-5500. Ashmont-Adams Assn. Cummins Valley Assn. Meeting on the first Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at the Mattahunt Thursday of each month Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- Ashmont Hill 7359 or 617-202-1021. WE’RE Assn. Eastman-Elder Assn. Meetings are generally The association meets the third Thurs. of each PROVIDING THE held the last Thursday month, 7 p.m., at the Uphams Corner Health Center, 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. The of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or meeting dates are (all on Saturdays): July 21; Aug. quality care call Message Line: 617- 18, Sept. 15. Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15. 822-8178. Freeport-Adams Assn. you Cedar Grove The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the Civic Assn. month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office (the old Dist. 11 police station), 1 Acadia St. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood NEED of each month, 7 p.m., Assn. in Fr. Lane Hall at The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of each month, St. Brendan’s Church. 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community Meetings, however, Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call IN THE have been suspended 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. for the summer. Info: Hancock St. Civic Assn. community cedargrovecivic@gmail. The next meetings are July 19 (new business: com or 617-825-1402. commercial development at 27 Cameron St.), Aug. Clam Point Civic 16 and Sept. 20, in the Upham’s Corner Library Assn. (for the summer, through Sept.), 500 Columbia Rd., WHERE from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: [email protected]. The meetings are usually held on the Lower Mills Civic Assn. you second Monday of each The monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday month (unless it’s a of the month in St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 7 p.m. Welcome. holiday) at WORK, Inc. (Please bring bottles and cans and any used sports 25 Beach St., at the equipment to the meeting for Officer Ruiz.) Now is corner of Freeport (new the time to become a member: send a $7 check to LIVE. meeting place); on street DLMCA, 15 Becket St., Dor., 02124-4803. Please parking available; at 6:30 include name, address, phone, and e-mail address. p.m. Info: clampoint.org. Thanks to the commitment of our clinicians McCormack Civic Assn. Columbia-Savin Meetings, the third Tues. of each month, at and employees, Carney Hospital received Hill Civic Assn. 7 p.m., in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall. an “A” grade for Patient Safety from the Please bring canned nationally recognized Leapfrog Group. goods to the meeting for a local food bank. Info: McCormackCivic. com or 617-710-3793. Membership is only $5. Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assn. World-class health care where you live. steward.org The monthly meeting usually on the third Wednesday of the month, Hospital Safety ScoreSM results were published June 2012. The grades used in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score Program are derived from expert analy- 7 p.m., at the First sis of publicly available data using national evidence-based measures of patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score Program grades hospitals on their overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors. For more information visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org Parish Church. Info: 617-265-0749 or civic@ • Now accepting new patients firstparish.com. Melville Park • Open seven days a week Assn. • Extended evening hours available Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6:30 p.m., at the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Where Exceptional Primary Care Meets Convenience. Dor. Peabody Slope Assn. The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assn’s next meeting, the first Mon. of each month, at Dorchester Academy, 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: peabodyslope. org or 617-533-8123. Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assn. Our Obstetricians do local deliveries | Our Pharmacy is right in your mail box | Our Providers are close to your heart Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at philip.carver@ • Adult & Family Medicine • OB/GYN • Specialty Care popeshill.com, giving your name, address, and • Pediatrics • Pharmacy Services • And More... e-mail address. PHNA meetings, usually the fourth Wed. of each month at the Leahy/ Holloran Community 398 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA | (617) 282∙3200 | www.hhsi.us Center at 7 p.m. The next meeting will be in Sept. (Continued on page 16) July 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 13 City’s green champion to leave mayor’s cabinet

Sen. Paul White and as no means leaving public the one thing he always cies and programs we’ve School. He also attended assistant secretary for service,” he said. says: How is this going been able to implement Boston Latin. environmental affairs Hunt said the pro- to help people in the together. He lives in Dorchester in Gov. Paul Cellucci’s grams he worked on neighborhoods? How According to a biogra- with his wife Robin and administration. helped engage residents can we touch people in phy on the city’s website, their children Ella and He unsuccessfully ran in environmental issues. the neighborhoods? I Hunt has degrees from Matthew. for state representative “That’s the Menino think we’ve done that UMass-Amherst and “I wish him the best,” in 1997. The field of can- way,” Hunt said. “That’s through a lot of the poli- Suffolk University Law said Foley. didates included future Attorney General Mar- tha Coakley and Marty Walsh, who ended up EXCEPTIONAL CARE CLOSE TO HOME winning the Thirteenth Suffolk District House seat. A 123 bed sub‐acute rehabilitation Jim Hunt has been a key Roseanne Foley, a center located in Dorchester member of Mayor Tom local environmental Menino’s cabinet since activist, praised Hunt’s 2005. tenure, describing him  In‐house Physical, Occupational City of Boston photo as someone who “wants and Speech therapy By Gintautas Dumcius to work things out and News Editor gets things done.”  Certified Wound Nurses James W. Hunt III, Hunt pledged to stay  Consulting Orthopedic Physician Mayor Thomas Menino’s involved in the com- chief of environment munity after he leaves  On‐site Nurse Practitioners and energy, is stepping City Hall. “While I’m  IV & Pain Management down at the end of July. leaving city government The Dorchester native, and government service  Multilingual Staff who first took the job for a while and hoping (Vietnamese, Creole, Spanish) in 2005 and is expected to get into the right to remain a personal private sector challenge adviser to Menino, will and opportunity for my 617‐825‐6320 be looking at private personal growth, I’m by sector opportunities. “Jim Hunt helped chart the course for making our city a model 21st Century sustain- able city,” Menino said in a statement. “He helped build greener buildings and better neighborhoods, attract new companies and create good green jobs, and has simply improved people’s lives. While his leadership will be missed in city government, I know he will continue to do great things for the City of Boston.” Hunt, who said he’s leaving to ponder “what is the next chapter of my career,” oversees the Inspectional Services Department, the Envi- ronment Department, Parks Planning and the city’s recycling policy, according to Menino’s office. He has been credited with helping create a citywide plan for the Managing Care the Right Way reduction in carbon emis- sions, implementing green building zoning, Commonwealth Care Alliance developing the “Renew Boston” program, a Senior Care Options Program groundwater protection plan, and establishing the first municipal energy management unit. “He took a chance on Program Benefits Who is Eligible? me and has given me a lot of latitude to help • Speak to a nurse 24 hours, 7 days a week Our program is for people who: him shape an agenda and make a difference in • 100% coverage for doctor visits, • Are aged 65 years or older greening Boston,” Hunt hospitalization, prescriptions, home said. • Are a Massachusetts resident living in Essex, In the State House, care, dental, eye glasses, hearing aids, Hampden*, Middlesex*, Norfolk*, Plymouth* he served as a legis- transportation lative aide to former or Suffolk county • $0 premium and $0 out-of-pocket if eligible • Have MassHealth Standard Follow us on for MassHealth Standard Twitter and • Care plans that meet your specific care needs Facebook Readers can now sign

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Career Fair Jennifer Tavares (16), On August 1 the Club Kayla O’Brien (15) and will be hosting a Ca- Maya Nunes (2) led the reer Fair for our teen Lady Huskies. On Tues- members as part of the day the girls returned Safe Summer Streets for two more games. In program. We are expect- the first game the Lady ing approximately 15 Tigers, behind Jianni professionals to attend, Green (28), Autumn Hill including some Club (5), Marissa Sneed (4) Alumni, who will speak and D’Mitra Weathers to teens about their (2) defeated the Lady careers, including how Huskies 40-29. Jennifer they got to their current Tavares (25), Melybet position, their educa- Oller (2) and Deanaja tional background, likes Dunbar-Lee (2) led the and dislikes of their jobs Lady Huskies. In the sec- and advice to the teens ond game the Lady Zags as they move forward defeated the Lady Cavs with school and career 38-32. Briana Spears choices. The profession- (16), Jessica Teixeira als will be grouped into (13), Briana Resende (7) panels of five and our and Jasmine Credle (2) teen participants will led the Lady Zags while rotate around to see each the Lady Cavs were led Pictured are members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester at the Dan Duquette Sports Academy panel during the night. by Destinee Morris (28), in Hinsdale, Mass. Thanks to the support of the Yawkey Foundation, our members enjoyed a week-long Immediately afterwards, Alicia Feliciano (2) and All-Sports Camp experience. we will host everyone Daynaja DePina (2). for a light dinner. This For more information on will provide an informal the 16-team Safe Sum- arena for any follow-up mer Streets Basketball questions that may have League please contact arisen during the event. Athletic Director, Bruce The Career Fair will be Seals at ext. 2210. open to all teen members Summer Program at no cost as well as to Partnerships those taking part in the Throughout the Sum- Career Launch Summer mer program the Club Jobs program. For more teams with our valued information please con- partners to provide tact VP of Programming, on-site and off-site pro- Mike Joyce at ext. 2110. gramming opportunities Girls Safe Summer for members ages 5 to Streets Basketball 18. This past week 10 League members spent five days The 4-team Girls Safe in Hinsdale, Mass. at the Summer Streets Bas- Dan Duquette Sports ketball League began Academy thanks to our regular season play this partnership with the past week. On Monday, Yawkey Foundation. the first of two games Last week also kicked off saw the Lady Zags defeat a five-week program with the Lady Tigers 42-30. the Massachusetts Golf Members of the Bantam (ages 5 & 6) summer program at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester pictured Briana Spears (19), Jes- Association (M.G.A.) after a performance at the Puppet Showplace Theater. This trip was made possible through Associated sica Teixeira (15), Briana that will see 10 members Grantmakers of Massachusetts Cultural Day program. Resende (4) and Jasmine travel to Norton, Mass. to – 1:00 p.m. Our daytime two dance workshops Police Academy for 10 Greater Boston Food Credle (4) led the Lady take part in Golf lessons. program participants for 25 members each. On lucky members. During Bank for the Patriot’s Zags while Jianni Green On Mondays throughout will rotate through the 7/25, the EXCEL Recycle the week our members Kids Café program, (22), Marissa Sneed (6) the summer we will clinic during their hourly Center will conduct a will vist law enforcement which provides break- and D’Mitra Weathers see the Read Boston schedule to take part in Sand Art Workshop and recreational sites. fast, lunch and teen din- (2) led the Lady Tigers. Storymobile visit the drills, competitions and for 20 members using Later in August, from ners each weekday and In the late game the Club with Storytellers scrimmages. Outstand- all recycled materials. 8/13 to 8/17 we will the Four Seasons Hotel, Lady Cavs, behind the and free books for our ing participants will Both of these on-site partner with the Irish whose staff is assisting offense of Fatima St. youngest members. Dur- receive a commemora- workshops are made Cultural Center to see us with our summer Hilaire (17), Destinee ing the weeks of 7/16 and tive t-shirt. On 7/16 we possible through the As- our members attend Gardening program. Morris (14), Daynaja 7/23 the Massachusetts hosted the B.U. Dance sociated Grantmakers of their Children’s Celtic For more information on DePina (8) and Alicia Youth Soccer Associa- Collective program who Massachusetts (A.G.M.) Camp. Registrations our summer programs Feliciano (4) defeated tion (M.Y.S.A.) will host put on a performance and Cultural Day program. for ages 8-12 are cur- please contact Director of the Lady Huskies 43-33. clinics from 10:00 a.m. followed that up with During the week of 8/6 rently being accepted. Program Development, we will partner with the These opportunities are Laurene Plourde at 617- Boston Police Depart- in addition to ongoing 288-7120, ext. 2111. Byrne & ment to host the Jr. partnerships with The Drechsler, L.L.P. 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medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, On the right hand side, join the group liquor liability and premises liability Dorchester Historical Society Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 wwwdorchesterhistoricalsociety.org July 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 15 While you were out: A round-up of summer’s sporting highs and lows In the age of modern of steroid cheats. We’re Wimbledon: On the sport with its daily tor- Sports/Clark Booth still waiting. other hand there is the rent of mindless give and annual tennis festival take a couple of weeks on their reasonable neces- a. The high priced and c. Not sure what Bobby that well after a cen- the beach can leave you sity? under achieving Adrian Valentine had in mind tury and counting still fairly buried even if too But it’s nice to see the Gonzalez blundered when he branded the exemplifies sport as its much of what comes and U.S. Olympic Committee when he opted out of departed Kevin Youkilis very best. There have goes is ragtime. Some in familiar form. Allow- the last ill-fated Red his clubhouse Quisling. been more dramatic Clark Booth artful catching-up is ing their team’s garb to Sox meeting with the But I do know this much. tourneys at the jolly olde hence obliged. be produced in China is Yankees claiming an It was dumb. Valentine England in recent years works. The last all-star The NHL’s labor merely dumb. It’s the alleged but ill-defined will never learn. but the triumphs of those game worthy of the talks: In the opening pretensions of the thing ‘illness’. No doubt his 30-something paragons distinction was played salvo, we discover we that are truly amazing. reasons were valid and Patriots Cover Boy. —Roger Federer and at Fenway Park in 1999 may have the ‘Mother’ The uniforms they’ve his discomfort genuine That would be, of course, Serena Williams —was when the spontaneous of the all-time destruc- grandly authorized and in Southern Califor- their herculean tight- no less pleasing. celebration of Teddy tive sporting collective for the U.S delegation nia, where he formerly end Rob Gronkowski, As usual, the tennis Ballgame charmed the bargaining collisions on verify once again that performed, it would emblazoned this week in was terrific and the nation. But who remem- our hands. Borrowing the USOC doesn’t have a have passed unnoticed. what the tabloids used pageantry was elegant bers what happened in from the playbook of clue. Is it further possible But this is Boston and to call his ‘birthday suit’ and everyone bowed the game itself. the Robber Barons — that having high-fashion they were playing the on the cover of the latest politely to the starchy This year’s flat and hitherto believed to have designer Ralph Lauren Yankees in arguably the ESPN the Magazine, a protocol of the thing and pointless renewal was been retired in the Gay produce the costumes is season’s most important shallow rag under the nobody grumbled about deservedly rewarded Nineties —the owners vaguely out of step with game, as are they all. best of circumstances. it nor sought to upstage with the worst televi- are essentially declar- the essential premises Moreover, his illness If Gronkowski feels it. In other words, it was sion ratings in the his- ing war on their own of this athletic festival? promptly proved rather he’s lacked attention wonderful. What is the tory of the event. That players. They vow to roll Why do they need to be less than ‘terminal’. the problem’s probably finest sporting event of this joyless exhibition back wages roughly 22 decked out like Swiss Air Freddie Lynn, a better been rectified. But he the year, every year? should determine who percent while stripping attendants, or an honor player who contributed ought also understand The answer is majestic gets critical home-field their labor force of perks guard from the Kingdom more, got run out of town that notably depraved Wimbledon, where es- advantage in the World and rights they’ve en- of Zenda, or a chorus line for much less. linebackers roaming sentially nothing has Series remains the most joyed since the Original from a Rudolph Friml the NFL minefield are changed in a hundred outrageous gimmick Six held them in total operetta? Can’t you just b. Regarding David likely to derive from years save for the ad- that the sitting commis- bondage a half century see the assembled USOC Ortiz, there’s this ques- his questionable photo- dition of the roof they sioner has introduced in ago. To the players, the poohbahs exclaiming in tion. When does like- spread the inspiration can roll out over centre his interminably painful opening salvo was a delight, ‘Ah now that’s able but increasingly to wipe the smile off his court when it rains, as it reign which has been full bloody insult. the look we want our irascible ‘Big Papi’ push face, given the chance. If always does. How grand! of them. Many observers choose boys and girls to have!’ the envelope too far? and when that happens All-Star Baseball: This party is over. to regard the tactic as Perhaps, it’s the berets. In his latest excess, you’ll understand where At the other extreme Get rid of it. Nothing in amusing, presumably P i t i f u l P e n n Ortiz reveals he found they’re coming from. you have the tired and Sport persists forever on the assumption that State: Tragedy becomes this season’s contract This, apparently, is what increasingly dismal essentially unchanged. the owners couldn’t pos- laced with needless negotiations that reaped sport has come to in our parody of what was once Except, maybe, Wimble- sibly be that dumb and farce when the likes him $14.5 million to have times. It’s a brave new indisputably a wonder- don! are merely posturing. of Bill James, resident been ‘embarrassing’ and world. ful idea but no longer Methinks they under- Red Sox guru, opts to ‘humiliating’. Can you estimate the danger of blame the media for imagine Yaz getting these fools. the classical failings of away with that? Recall Serious degrees of in- Joe Paterno. The Freeh how Nomar Garciap- competence and delusion Report slams the book arra got hammered for characterize the ranks of shut. It’s clear that dear whimpering that was Swim at Dorchester House the NHL’s oafish moguls, old JoPa was no latter hardly more indiscrete. at least half of whom day Lear sadly wronged Someone should remind MultiService Center have no business being by twisted fates but Papi it was precisely in the game. As but one someone or something three years ago that he measure of their collec- much deeper and darker. promised to get back to tive wit and wisdom, Whoever wanders into us with an explanation owning a hockey team in the minefield of apologia for how he got included Phoenix makes as much on this dreadful matter in Judge Mitchell’s list sense as establishing a is a dang fool. surfing school on Golden Meanwhile, the NCAA LEGAL NOTICE Pond. The Sunbelt own- in all its legendary pom- COMMONWEALTH OF ers, who now constitute posity prepares to get MASSACHUSETTS a tyrannical minority, involved. Heaven help THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT won’t mind driving this us! The marching band SUFFOLK DIVISION Docket No. SU12P1278GD alleged ‘negotiating’ pro- and chowder society in the MATTER OF cess right over the cliff. from Kansas —willing MARY SALUS of DORCHESTER CENTER, MA If the owners are not choreographers of all CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR posturing there’s no that’s wrong with col- APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN way there will be a deal legiate sport — is said FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 by the mid-September to be pondering further RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person deadline; not with that penalties for Penn State. To the named Respondent and all How very gallant. other interested persons, a petition has Take a dip in the Dorchester House worthy old Bolshevik, been filed by Ethos of Jamaica Plain, MA Don Fehr, calling the The dilemma is stag- in the above captioned matter alleging that pool! We have open pool hours, gering. Should the Mary Salus is in need of a Guardian and shots for the players. Nor requesting that Ethos of Jamaica Plain, affordable swim lessons, and fun University in Happy MA (or some other suitable person) be ap- is it likely that Commis- pointed as Guardian to serve on the bond. sioner Bettman — who is Valley be sanctioned The petition asks the Court to deter- exercise programs for all ages. mine that the Respondent is incapaci- totally in the tank with for its monumental tated, that the appointment of a Guardian institutional failings? is necessary, and that the proposed the owners —- would Guardian is appropriate. The petition is Open 6 days/week! allow the season to start Few would object. But on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. MonFri: 6:30am8:30pm without a new contract consider that those who You have the right to object to this would pay the heaviest proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or Sat: 8:00am3:30pm although he could do your attorney must file a written appear- that if the talks were price for any such sanc- ance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 08/16/2012. This day Public swim is only $1 per child or proceeding. To those few tions are the kids now is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline — date by which you have to file the written Questions? senior, and $3 per adult who care, be advised that attending the university appearance if you object to the petition. If it’s not too early to worry who had nothing to do you fail to file the written appearance by Email: [email protected] the return date, action may be taken in Don’t miss out on this about whether there will with the crimes com- this matter without further notice to you. In Call: 6177402234 mitted. addition to filing the written appearance, be an NHL season, ‘next you or your attorney must file a written Visit: 1353 Dorchester Avenue hidden gem! season’. It would take Solomon affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days London Olympics himself to make the after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE beckon: Featuring requisite very precise The outcome of this proceeding may surface-to-air missile distinctions. Of this limit or completely take away the above- named person’s right to make decisions emplacements on top much, I can assure you. about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has of apartment buildings Solomon does not work the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone abutting the stadium for the NCAA. may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named grounds to ward off Red Sox Notes: person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. would-be terrorists. Do Which you can take to Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First you begin to wonder if the bank for whatever Justice of this Court. Sandra Giovannucci the Games have outlived they are worth. Register of Probate www.dotwell.org Date: July 05, 2012 Page 16 THE Reporter July 19, 2012 Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 12) Staff at 617-635-5150. Membership is just $20 per p.m., and Mass at 7 p.m. There will, however, be Port Norfolk Civic Assn family. Irish step dancing classes on Thurs. evenings no Divine Mercy Friday Devotion during July and Meetings the third Thurs. of every month at the from 7 to 8:45 p.m. handicapped August. The next Divine Mercy Friday will be Sept. Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. Carney Hospital’s Programs 21.For further info: call the Sisters at 617-288-1202, St. Mark’s Area Civic Assn A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second ext. 114. Meetings held the last Tues. of each month in Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Martin Tot Lot the lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: Parkarts’ Marionette Puppet Show, at the Martin stmarkscivic.com. instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- Tot Lot, Hilltop St. and Myrtlebank Ave., on Tues., Dorchester Historical Society 4012, X2093 for schedule. The next Senior Supper Aug. 14, at 11 a.m., with free admission. The headquarters of the DHS is the William Clapp will be held on Wed., Sept. 12. Franklin Park House, 195 Boston St., 02125, near Edward Everett Wednesday Evening Concerts Art Moves at the Zoo, on Fri., July 20, 10 a.m. to Square. The DHS seeks volunteers and donations The dates for the Wednesday Evening Concerts 3 p.m.’ tickets: $17 for adults, children 2 to 12 $14, to help preserve the society’s artifacts. Contact on City Hall Plaza are: July 18, Motown; Aug. 1, children 2 to 12 $14; and children under 2 free. [email protected]. Disco Night; and Aug. 8, Air Force Band. Strand Theatre Dorchester Board of Trade Strand Theatre Standup comedy, featuring Billy Gardell of TV’s It’s time to pay DBOT dues: $75 for 10 or fewer “Orpheus in the Underworld,” (English translation), “Mike and Molly,” with doors opening at 7 p.m., employees, or $125 for 11 or more employees. Send at the theatre, 543 Columbia Rd., on Thurs, Fri., Fri., Aug. 3, at the Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia check to the DBOT, P.O. Box 220452, Dor., 02122. and Sat, July 26 to July 28, at 8 p.m., and on Sun., Rd.; tickets, $25. Contact the Board at 617-398-DBOT (3268) for info. July 29, at 3 p.m., with free admission. Temple Shalom Friends and Family Fun Bowling, hosted by the Irish Pastoral Centre The temple has relocated; the office, 38 Truro DBOT, on Sat., Sept. 15, 2 to 5 p.m., at Boston Bowl, The IPC, now located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. Box 870275, Morr. Blvd. Cost, $20 pp. which includes bowling, Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, The Great shoe rental, soda, and pizza; raffles also. Proceeds Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The phone number to benefit DBOT Scholarship Fund. New website is a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. remains the same: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: office@ coming; call 617-398-DBOT for info. The IPC has a “Music for Memory” Program, with TempleShalomOnline.org for info. National Night Out Maureen McNally, with welcome and refreshments First Parish Church National Night Out Celebration, Mon., Aug. 6, 2 at 4 p.m., and singing from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call the The church welcomes donations of food and to 6 p.m., at the Frederick Pilot Middle School, 270 IPC for dates and further info. The singing session clothing for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck- Columbia Rd., with burgers, hot dogs, and baseball is free; donations for refreshments are welcomed. Family-Fun-Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 and basketball games Irish Social Club p.m., in the parish hall. The church is located at 10 Kennedy Library ISC dates: Sat. July 21, Noel Henry’s Showband; Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill. For reservations for the free programs and forums: Fri., July 27, Sean Wilson, at a fundraiser for the Irish St. Ambrose Church 617/514-1643 to be sure of a seat or visit the web Social Club. On Sun., July 29, a Blood Drive, from Fr. Paul Cloherty is now in residence at Marian page: jfklibrary.org. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by the ISC of Boston, the Manor in South Boston. Sovereign Bank is allowing Adams St. Library Boston Irish Music Club, the Norwood Irish Music parishioners attending Sunday Mass to park in their Become a member by sending dues to Friends of Club, the Donegal Association of Greater Boston, parking lot while at Mass. The church roof is in need the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton and the Knights and Ladies of St Finbar-Cork Club. of repair; the estimate is $128,600. Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; at the club, 119 Park St., West Roxbury. Donation St. Ann Church individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and is $10 at the dances. Music begins at 8 p.m. Lucky Thousand Drawing, the second Monday lifetime, $50. Divine Mercy Celebration of each month in the school cafeteria, at 7 p.m. Murphy/Leahy-Holloran The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy celebrate the Voice, piano, guitar, violin, and viola lessons are Community Center Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy on the third now available. See the flyers at the rear door of the Friday of each month, at St. Ann’s in Dorchester, church. Vacation Bible School will be held with two Youth Beginner 1, on Tues. and Thurs., 4:20 to with Exposition at 6 p.m., Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30 4:50 p.m. @$25 pp. For info, check with the Aquatic one-week sessions: July 9 to 13 (for those K to Gr. 3) and July 16 to 20 (for those Gr. 4 to 6). Further info: [email protected]. Senior Movie Club Night, Sat., July 21, following the 4 p.m. Mass, in HANDYBased in Ashmont Hill, HANDS Dorchester, MA the school cafeteria, with a light dinner and movie MAINTENANCE & GENERAL SERVICES “Singin’ in the Rain,” in air-conditioned comfort, all Telephone: (617) 212-5341 DUFFY free for seniors. To register, call 617-825-6180, X10. Grass Cutting, Hedge Trimming Knights of Columbus & Weed Wacking WINDOW A/C ROOFING CO., INC. 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LEGAL NOTICES COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT CITATION CITATION G.L. c. 210 § 6 G.L. c. 210 § 6 Docket No. SU12A0076AD Docket No. SU12A0077AD IN THE MATTER OF IN THE MATTER OF JAYA FELICIA BURGOS GIANNA DANA BURGOS To any unnamed or unknown parent To any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth. Families of said Commonwealth. A petition has been presented to A petition has been presented to said court by: Danny Morales of said court by: Danny Morales of Chelsea, MA and Maria Morales Chelsea, MA and Maria Morales of of Chelsea, MA requesting for Chelsea, MA requesting for leave to leave to adopt said child and that adopt said child and that the name the name of the child be changed of the child be changed to Gianna to Jaya Felicia Morales. Dana Morales. If you desire to object If you desire to object thereto, YOU OR YOUR AT- thereto, YOU OR YOUR AT- torney MUST file a written torney MUST file a written appearance in said court appearance in said court at BOSTON ON OR BEFORE at BOSTON ON OR BEFORE ten o’clock in the MORNING ten o’clock in the MORNING (10:00 AM) on 09/27/2012. (10:00 AM) on 09/27/2012. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- STRONG, First Justice of this STRONG, First Justice of this Court. Court. Date: July 12, 2012 Date: July 12, 2012 Sandra Giovannucci Sandra Giovannucci #31 Register of Probate #31 Register of Probate July 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 21

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Page 22 THE Reporter July 19, 2012 RECENT OBITUARIES FER O N B E R G , ily, and some close and Eileen Mallen-O’Brien mont, Maureen and her 17 Court St. Boston, MA (Anderson) Shaughnessy Georgia M. “Faye” of dear friends, especially of Plympton. Sister of husband Joseph McDon- 02108. of Dorchester. Brother Dorchester, formerly Yvonne Jackson, Mary the late Irene Dennehy ald of Watertown and the SHAUGHNESSY, of Joseph Shaughnessy of Texas. Wife of the Wilson, and Erica Perez. and James and William late Daniel Mahoney and Michael in Dorchester. of CA, Maryellen Rae of late Charles Feronberg. MALLEN, Mary E. of Slack. Also survived by Irene Menelik. Uncle of Father of Danielle T. and Dorchester, and Peter Daughter of the late Dorchester and Quincy. 15 grandchildren and 7 Carol Ann Varonakis of her husband Paul Carter, Shaughnessy of CA. Rev. George and Myrtle Wife of the late James C. great grandchildren. Reading. Also survived and Andi M. Shaugh- Companion of Irene (Patterson) Clark. She Mallen. Mother of James MENELIK, Nicholas by many other nieces and nessy, all of Cohasset. Shea of Dorchester. Sur- leaves to mourn her M. and John G. both of J. of Milton formerly of nephews. Member of the Grandfather of Gavin, vived by several nieces. passing many family California, David C. of Belmont, suddenly. Hus- V.F.W. Post #1018. DAV Lola, and Tighe Carter. Proprietor of Expressit members in Texas - cous- Pembroke, Paul L. of New band of Nancy (Hood). Vietnam War. Remem- Former husband of Lori Delivery Inc. for over 35 ins, nieces, nephews, and Hampshire, Joseph W. of Father of Elise Menelik brances may be made to M. (Smith) Shaugh- years. many former co-workers Concord, Rosemary God- of Milton. Brother of the New England Center nessy of Cohasset. Son and her church fam- ding of Dorchester and Terence Mahoney of Bel- for Homeless Veterans, of Robert and Geraldine Neighborhood Notables

(Continued from page 16) p.m., in English, and at 11 a.m. on Sun., in Spanish. are held at the UCMS office, 594 Columbia Rd., #302, St. Brendan Church The Rosary, each Wed. in Spanish, at 6 p.m. buzzer #6, Dor., and are open to the public. Info: Men’s clothing for the Long Island Shelter is still St. Gregory Parish 617-265-0363 or www.uphamscorner.org. needed for the Long Island Shelter for the Homeless: The Prayer Group meets each Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Field’s Corner Main Street shirts, pants, sweatshirts, sweaters, coats, jackets, enter by the side door across from the rectory The Board meets the first Wed. of the month, at rainwear, footwear, belts, hats, and white sox. The garages. There will be no Eucharistic Adoration for 1452 Dot. Ave., 6:30 p.m. Info or to apply: 617-474- Food Pantry is in great need for non-perishable food. July and August. 150th Anniversary Celebration 1432. Please be generous. Bible Camp, July 23 to Aug. of the parish, on Sat., Oct. 20, at the 4 p.m. Mass, Four Corners Main Street 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Mrs. Çonnolly. Wrestling with Cardinal Sean O’Malley. A gala celebration “Groovin’ to Motown,” Fri., July 20, 7 p.m. to camp, July 9 to 13 (boys entering grades 6 and 7): will follow in Florian Hall. Legion of Mary, each midnight, at the IBEW Hall. 256 Freeport St. Four July 16 to 20, (grades 4 and 5). St. Brendan’s Blood Sunday following the 9 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament Corners Main Street, located at 420 Washington Drive, Wed., Aug. 15, 2 to 7 p.m., in St. Brendan Hall. of Holy Anointing, on the first Sat. of each month, St., Dorchester, 02121; mailing address: P.O. Box St. Christopher Church following the 4 p.m. Mass. Those wishing to receive 240877, 02124; phone: 617-287-1651; fax number, Fr. George’s Birthday Celebration and the parish’s the sacrament should sit in one of the front pews. 617-265-2761. annual BBQ will be celebrated jointly on Sun., Aug. Baptism is held the second Sunday of each month Women’s Basketball 5, beginning with a Bilingual Mass at noon and at 1 p.m. Instruction for the parents and godparents Women’s basketball, at Hemenway Park, each the barbeque (hot dogs and hamburgers provided) is held on the first Sunday of each month, following Wed. Call 617-640-0338 for info. following; pony rides, games, sports, and more. the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the upper church. Parish cookout, Thurs., Aug. 30, 6 to 9 p.m. Dorchester Park Salads, rice, soda, desserts, and donations are most Meetings held the third Wed. of each month, 6:30 welcome. Small faith groups, on Thurs., 2 to 3:30 St. Mark Parish to 8 p.m., in the Board Room on the second floor of A small Food Pantry has been set up by the St. Carney Hospital. See: dotpark.org. Vincent de Paul Society; come to the rectory on the third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friends of Ronan Park to receive a bag of groceries. Items needed are toilet The meetings are on the first Tuesday of each TEVNAN TEVNAN tissue, paper towels, cleaners (Ajax, SOS, etc.,) and month. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Bowdoin St. Health shampoos, soaps, etc. A Holy Hour, each Monday, Center. Mailing address: Friends of Ronan Park, 100 City Hall Plaza 299653 Gallivan Boulevard from 6 to 7 p.m., in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, P.O. Box 220252, Dor., 02122. Movie Night, Fri., Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 in the church. July 20, 8 to 10 p.m., Bring a blanket; free snacks 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 and entertainment. Donations are welcomed See: Adams Village Business Assn. [email protected]. For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. College Bound Dorchester Attorneys at Law Kit Clark Senior Services www.tevnan.com College Bound Dorchester (formerly Federated Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: Dorchester Neighborhood Houses) offers a range health care, socialization, adult day health, memory of educational programs at multiple locations in respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, Dorchester including early education for infants to “Close to Home” mental health and substance abuse counseling, six-year-olds, out of school time programs for six to13- and transportation. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home year-olds, adolescent development programs, and Improvement Program for eligible homeowners with alternative and adult education. The site locations home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: include the Little House, Log School, Ruth Darling, 617-825-5000. and Dorchester Place. St. Gregory’s Boy Scouts Mattapan United Meetings each Tues., 7 p.m., in the white building Mattapan United is a grass roots community in the rear of the Grammar School, for boys ages organizing initiative that connects residents 7 to 14. and other leaders to define the future of their K Club neighborhood and improve the quality of life in Cedar Grove Cemetery The meetings are held every other Monday (July Mattapan. Info: Karleen at ABCD, 617-298-2045, 23) in Florian Hall, 12:30 p.m. X245 or [email protected]. CONSECRATED IN 1868 St. Gregory’s 60 & Over Club Dorchester Multi-Service Center On the banks of the Neponset The club meets on Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. for DotWell’s Mommy/Daddy & Me fitness classes Excellent “Pre-Need” Plan Available refreshments and 1 p.m. for Bingo, in St. Gregory’s at the Dorchester Multi-Service Center, 1353 Inquiries on gravesites and above-ground Auditorium. Meetings are suspended for the summer Dorchester Ave., on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to garden crypts are invited. Non-Sectarian. but will resume Tues., Sept. 4, at noon. 10:30 a.m., and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 Greenhouse Now Open Dot House Senior Guys & Gals a.m., in the gym, for children two years and older. for your home gardening and cemetery needs Bingo each Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at On Tuesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., a “water Cemetery Office open daily at the Dorchester House, 1353 Dorchester Ave.; also babies” class for children six months to 2.9 years. 920 Adams St. offering many trips. All are welcome. Info: 617- Info: 617-740-2235. Dorchester, MA 02124 288-3230. Patch Council Telephone: 617-825-1360 Blessed Mother Teresa Seniors The Patch Council, advocating the needs of Lunch each Wed. at noon, followed by Bingo, Dorchester families, meets the third Tuesday of dominoes, and cards, each month at Dorchester Cares, 200 Bowdoin St., from 12:30 to 2 p.m. All at English H.S., 144c McBride St., J.P., from 6 to are welcome. 7:30 p.m. Info: 617-474-1256, X222. Boys and Girls Dorchester People for Peace Club News The group usually meets the second Monday of Dorchester Boys and each month, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Vietnamese-American Girls Club need tutors Community Center (wheelchair-accessible), 42 for those in grades K to Charles St. Info: call 617-282-3783. 12 who need homework Hope for Troubled Families assistance after school Families Anonymous: a self-help support program one to 2 hours per week. for parents, grandparents, other relatives, and Volunteers need not friends, concerned by the substance abuse of a loved be teachers or experts one; meetings at the Tynan School, 650 East Fourth on the subject. High St., South Boston, Mondays, 7:30 p.m. school students can fulfill Mattapan Adult Day Care their community-service The Mattapan Adult Day Care Program is held hours. Call Emily at 617- each weekday from 8 am to 4 pm, 229 River St., 288-7120, to volunteer. Mattapan. Services included: nursing, social Upham’s Corner services, arts & crafts, games, breakfast/lunch/ Main Streets snack, and transportation. Call 617-298-7970 to All committee meetings schedule a visit. July 19, 2012 The Reporter Page 23 Reporter’s Calendar

Tuesday, July 31 • JFK Library forum on The Golden Age of the US Senate, 5:30 p.m. features Ira Shapiro, author of The Last Great Senate: Courage and Statesmanship in Times of Crisis, and Tom Daschle, former US Senate Majority Leader, discuss the achievements and bi-partisanship of the US Senate during the 1960s and 1970s. Free, register at jfklibrary.org

Wednesday, August 1 • Neponset River Greenway Council meets at 7 p.m., Foley Senior Residences, 249 River St., Mattapan.

Thursday, August 16 • ParkARTS neighborhood concert finale starts at 7 p.m. at Savin Hill’s McConnell Park with Strictly Sinatra featuring Michael Dutra and his nine-piece band. For more information call 617-635-4505 or visit the Boston Parks and Recreation Department online on Facebook or at cityofboston.gov/parks.

Wednesday, September 5 • Neponset River Greenway Council meets at 7 p.m., Milton Yacht Club, 25 Wharf St., Milton.

Friday, October 5 • The All Dorchester Sports League (ADSL) hosts its annual fundraiser at Florian Hall. This year’s event will honor Coach Jim Collyer, who has been the backbone of the ADSL baseball program Stardust returns to City Hall Plaza for Disco Night at Mayor Menino’s Wednesday Night Concert Series for 23 years. Jim is an at 7 p.m. on August 1. Led by Keith Kostick and Cecilia Colucci, Stardust is a Boston-based “super band” 83 year-old resident of LEGAL NOTICE formed by gathering some of the most talented and experienced musicians in the local entertainment Dorchester who played COMMONWEALTH OF industry. The series finale features the US Air Force Band of Liberty and a special guest on August 8. for five decades in the MASSACHUSETTS For more information, call 617-635-4505 or see cityofboston.gov/parks SUFFOLK, ss. Boston Park League. THE TRIAL COURT Tickets are $50 each, PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Thursday, July 19 Uphams Corner Branch Library, 500 Columbia Rd., NOTICE AND ORDER: $500 for table of ten. PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT • The Boston Red Sox will host a baseball skills Dorchester. OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR session at Town Field in Dorchester. The event, for Sponsorship packages Docket No. SU12P0991GD available. Contact all- IN THE INTERESTS OF bioys and girls ages 7-14, is part of the annual Red Friday, July 20 EMMANUELLE EXINORD [email protected] or OF DORCHESTER, MA Sox Talks/Fenway Challenge held at various city • Movie night at Ronan Park, Dorchester 8-10p.m. MINOR call 617-287-1913. Notice to all Interested Parties parks during July and August. Registration starts at Watch a family-friendly movie under the stars. 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a 9:30 a.m. followed by the Fenway Challenge, a skills Bring a blanket to sit on, and enjoy free snacks and Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a MInor Friday, November 2 filed on 05/25/2012 by Ceclyte L. Fenelus competition in running, hitting and throwing. The entertainment! Sponsored by Friends of Ronan Park, of Dorchester, MA will be held 08/01/2012 Grammy Award winner 09:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. winners of each age division in the competition will friendsofronanpark.org. Located at 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, receive two tickets to a Red Sox game in September Queen Latifah headlines MA 02114. the 50th Anniversary 2. Response to Petition: You may re- and will be recognized on the field before the game. Saturday, July 21 spond by filing a written response to the Petition celebration of Boston an- or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you Members of the Red Sox organization will arrive and • Come on down to the BCYF Mildred Avenue choose to file a written response, you need to: work one-on-one with each youth on batting and Community Center from 1-3 p.m. and enjoy a free tipoverty agency Action File the original with the Court; and for Boston Community Mail a copy to all interested parties at least pitching before speaking with the crowd. Camps and cookout, swimming, games and activities, summer five (5) business days before the hearing. Development (ABCD) 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor summer programs are welcome to attend – bring programming information and more at Boston (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the your lunch and enjoy a day at the park. To register Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Boston at the Boston Marriott right to request that counsel be appointed Copley Place. For infor- for the minor. a group, call Mike Devlin at BCYF at 617-635-5206 R.O.C.K.S The Block family pool parties. 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A mation about the Gala, minor over age 14 has the right to be present x105 or e-mail him at [email protected]. at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it Ticket Sales, or Sponsor- is not in the minor’s best interests. Monday, July 30 ship Opportunities, call THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important • “Why Can’t We Be Friends?!” Book Sale, Cookout, • The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s court proceeding that may affect your rights has 617-426-ABCD (2223) or been scheduled. If you do not understand this and Yard Sale at Mattapan BPL, 2 p.m. This is ParkARTS brings its free photography workshop to notice or other court papers, please contact visit bostonabcd.org. an attorney for legal advice. an annual fun fundraiser for the Friends of the Schoolmaster Hill, Franklin Park, Dorchester at 6 May 29, 2012 Sandra Giovannucci Mattapan Branch, 1531 Blue Hill Ave. p.m. Free. Register of Probate • Supporters of the Codman Square Farmers Market gather at 2:30 p.m. at the Codman Commons to celebrate fresh, local produce and the Dorchester community’s efforts to encourage healthy eating hab- FINNEGAN ASSOCIATES REALTORS its. Codman Commons is located at the intersection LEGAL NOTICE of Washington Street and COMMONWEALTH OF 793 Adams Street, Adams Corner, Dorchester, MA MASSACHUSETTS Talbot Ave. THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT (617) 282-8189 www.finneganrealtors.com SUFFOLK DIVISION • Hancock Street Civic Docket No. SU09P1773GD in the INTERESTS OF 7 Reasons to consider a Buyer(s) Agent Assoc. meets at 6:30 p.m., GENEVA HENTLEY of BOSTON, MA CITATION GIVING NOTICE The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a powerful tool that only Realtors prospective home’s Fair Market Value (FMV). In simpler terms, your OF PETITION TO EXPAND THE have access to. When listing agents market a home for sale, they typically LEGAL NOTICE POWERS OF A GUARDIAN Realtor will look at similar homes in the same neighborhood that have RESPONDENT allow any Realtor to present the home to potential buyers, and to present sold recently. This way, you will know whether or not the seller has Incapacitated Person/Protected Person contracts for purchase. The MLS is a database of all homes listed by their home priced fairly. If the home is priced over Fair Market Value, COMMONWEALTH OF To the named Respondent and all MASSACHUSETTS other interested persons, a petition has Realtors, and represents roughly 99% of the homes for sale in any given your Buyer’s Agent can present your “under asking price” offer with THE TRIAL COURT been filed by New England Sinai Hospital market. As technology advances, so does the MLS. It has evolved into plenty of firepower – and a greater chance that the offer will be accepted. PROBATE & FAMILY COURT in the above captioned matter requesting an extremely powerful search engine that allows your buyer’s agent to 5) Experience SUFFOLK DIVISION that the court: Docket No. SU12D1473DR Expand the powers of a Guardian. enter in search criteria, and returns only homes that match those specific The average person buys 3-5 homes in their lifetime. A good Buyer’s The petition asks the Court to make parameters. Buyers can find a lot of this information online through IDX every month DIVORCE SUMMONS a determination that the powers of the Agent will assist in 3-5 home purchases . What might seem BY PUBLICATION and MAILING Guardian and/or Conservator should feeds available on many websites, but this information is a “watered complicated and intimidating to you is fairly common and familiar to PAULINA LAURENCY-MATHIS be expanded, modified, or limited since down” version of the MLS because the IDX search engines aren’t quite your Realtor. Your Buyer’s Agent will know what to expect, and will the time of the appointment.The original vs. as powerful, and don’t return as detailed profiles as the MLS. know when to alert you if anything out of the ordinary occurs. GARY MATHIS petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this 2) Maximize Your Time 6) Industry Contacts To the Defendant Gary Mathis: proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for your attorney must file a written appear- While driving neighborhoods is an excellent idea to help you decide It takes a lot of people to close a real estate transaction – Buyer’s Agent, Divorce requesting that the Court grant a ance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. which locations you prefer, it’s not a very efficient way to find your new Listing Agent, Loan Officer, Inspector, Appraiser, Insurance Agent, divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the on the return date of 08/02/2012. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline home. Gas is expensive, and your time is valuable. Your Buyer’s Agent General Contractors, and sometimes more! A good agent will come with marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. will listen to your needs, make fantastic suggestions based on your likes a strong closing team that has performed in the past, and will continue to 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If & dislikes, and provide you with a list of homes that ALL match your perform. A transaction is only as strong as its weakest link – with your An Automatic Restraining Order has you fail to file the written appearance by been entered in this matter preventing the return date, action may be taken in wants & needs. Your Buyer’s Agent has helped MANY new homebuyers strong Buyer’s Agent & their closing team, you can rest assured that you you from taking any action which would this matter without further notice to you. In through MANY purchases, and will help you better organize your search will have plenty of support. negatively impact the current financial addition to filing the written appearance, & decision making process – saving you valuable time. 7) Piece of Mind status of either party. SEE Supplemental you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and 3) Representation If you are like most people, your home is the largest purchase you will Probate Court Rule 411. grounds of your objection within 30 days You are hereby summoned and after the return date. Listing Agents enter into legally binding agreements that require them to ever make. The average person spends around 1/3 of their total monthly required to serve upon: Lisa Marie IMPORTANT NOTICE always act in the best interest of the seller. They are the seller’s “coach” income on their home. This is a big decision and you don’t want to go at Locher, Esq., Greater Boston Legal The outcome of this proceeding may and will make sure that their clients’ best interests are looked after. it alone. When you use a trusted Buyer’s Agent, you know that your best Services, 197 Friend Street, Boston, MA limit or completely take away the above- named person’s right to make decisions Luckily, your Buyer’s Agent is there to make sure YOUR best interests interests are accounted for, and that you can feel confident in your purchase. 02114, your answer, if any, on or before about personal affairs or financial affairs are accounted for. With your expert Buyer’s Agent in your corner, you Purchasing a home can be a fun and exciting process. However, the 09/06/2012. If you fail to do so, the court or both. The above-named person has will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone can rest assured that you’re on, at least, even ground with the home seller. home buying process can be intimidating, and mistakes are possible. A tion of this action. You are also required may make this request on behalf of the A football team would be at a pretty significant disadvantage without a Real Estate Professional who specializes in working with Buyers can to file a copy of your answer, if any, in above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may coach – just as you would be without a Buyer’s Agent. help alleviate the fears & possibilities for mistakes. Make sure and use the office of the Register of this Court. be appointed at State expense. 4) Negotiating Power a Buyer’s Agent on any real estate transaction and you will help ensure Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First The MLS maintains a record of, not only all homes listed by Realtors that you are making the right decisions. STRONG, First Justice of this Court. Justice of this Court. Date: June 29, 2012 Sandra Giovannucci in a given market, but also the sales price of those homes. Your Buyer’s Call us when considering buying your home. With our years of experience, Sandra Giovannucci Register of Probate Agent will run a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine a we will be happy to assist you in the process. Register of Probate Date: June 27, 2012 Page 24 THE Reporter July 19, 2012 Nominees sought for Dot’s Favorite Restaurants— a Reporter survey We want to hear from our readers about their current Dot Favs when it comes to eating out in the neighborhood. The Reporter is preparing its first-ever Dorchester’s Favorite Restaurant survey. And we want your nominations for the best places to dine out in Boston’s biggest and best neighborhood.

Post your nominations on our Face- book page — or if you prefer to fly under the radar a bit, shoot an email to [email protected]. We’ll take the nominees and present them in an online poll at DotNews.com starting next week! Send in as many nominees as you’d like— we’ll have a number of different categories in our poll, from best pizza and Asian to Caribbean and pub fare. Spread the word!

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