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Opening Day at Sully’s is the Epic Tradition and Social Event he majority of edito- ing day; and it truly is an attracts South Bostonians news helicopters hovering rials unfortunately; event if you’ve been to one, who were born and raised above getting Ariel views Tmore often than not, you know, might ask what and still live here as well as of the crowds that in some lean to the negative. But is so big about the opening those who over the years years can stretch for half a sometimes, an editorial can of a restaurant. It’s a fair have moved away. Neighbors mile just waiting to get in the be about the happy and posi- question. So let us enlighten who haven’t seen each other door to place their orders. tive things that also exist in those who may be confused. since before Christmas get It’s a happy gathering where today’s world. We think that Opening day at Sully’s is to catch up in conversation. everyone seems to really be the annual pre springtime an end of winter tradition But more than South Bos- enjoying each other’s com- opening day at Sully’s a good opening of Sullivan’s Res- that brings out literally tens tonians; long time and new pany. Call it an experience. time. Because it is just that – a taurant at Castle Island fits of thousands of people who arrivals, it brings in people So today’s editorial is a good time that often turns out the latter description. in many cases have been from surrounding towns and positive one that wishes all to be one of the biggest social Some not familiar with the hunkered down at home even folks from other states. those who make the trek to events of the season. Pray for event that is ‘Sully’s’ open- during the cold weather. It It’s not unusual to see TV Castle Island this weekend for good weather and enjoy.

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U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch Addresses the New England Council n February 10, 2020, the country’s oldest regional U.S. Representa- business organization, is an Otive Stephen Lynch alliance of businesses, aca- (D-MA) spoke to members of demic and health institutions, The New England Council at and public and private or- a Congressional Roundtable ganizations throughout New Breakfast in Boston, MA. The England formed to promote New England Council--the na- economic growth and a high tion’s oldest regional business quality of life in the region. association--regularly hosts The Council is dedicated to members of the New England identifying and supporting Congressional delegation at federal public policies and ar- roundtable events throughout ticulating the voice of its mem- New England. bership regionally and nation- At the February 10 event ally on important issues facing held at the Hampshire House, New England. The NEC is Congressman Lynch dis- also committed to working cussed infrastructure, the with public and private sector federal budget, and policy leaders across the region and priorities and the potential in Washington through educa- impact on the New England tional programs and forums Pictured here (from left to right) Harry Brett, Special Representative from the economy with members of for information exchange. For United Association of Plumbers and Gasfitters of New England; U.S. Congressman the New England Council. more information, please visit: Stephen Lynch; and Jim Brett, President and CEO, the New England Council. The New England Council, www.newenglandcouncil.com.

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Don’t Let The Hypocrisy Get To You, They’re Not Worth It

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n many occasions, this space full well what was going on. Elizabeth Warren also rails and far better and more important than has pointed out that there are Some of the same celebs and rants about the evils of the rich everyday Americans. Ocelebrities – many celebri- money brokers, who scold us about and the high cost of college. She The point of all this is not to let ties, that believe it’s their obligation character, are now being hauled into won’t answer questions about her them get to you. They are not worth or duty to scold and lecture ‘the com- courts and found guilty of bribing 4.5-million-dollar home in Cam- letting them upset you and certainly mon folk’ as the rest of us are some- college administrators with cash to bridge and $400,000 she was paid not worth emulating. To once again times referred to, about how to live get their kids into those schools. Ad- to teach one course. She prefers quote comedian Ricky Gervais, one our lives. The topics of their preach- ministrators have been found guilty to keep those details quiet much of Hollywood’s own, who has had ing cover, but are not limited to, how of accepting those bribes and then like the fraudulent claims of being enough of their smug speeches and to think, what to say, who to vote for, there are those celebs caught paying an American Indian she put on her directly told them so in on live TV, how to raise our families, what we people to take the entrance exams for resumes to get ahead. And these “You are in no position to lecture should or should not drive and even their kids who couldn’t pass them on represent but a tiny few examples the public on anything. You know eat and drink. their own. of all the rampant hypocrisy by nothing about the real world” Then Many of them, especially during And of course, we’re all destroying those who actually believe that he told them to go f – off. Nicely their TV award show rants, even the planet. Everyday Americans, by they are the ‘elite’ of society and put I thought. counsel Americans on morality. Ok, our lifestyles, will cause life on Earth I know some of you really get a kick to cease to exist in 12 years. They out of that one. And judging by how say this as they fly around in private some of you feel about this after jets, are driven in limos and live in Let Our Family Help Your Family hearing from you, these ‘celebs’ are huge mansions that consume more really starting to tick a lot of you off fossil fuel that the old Edison Plant because of the blatant condescending on Summer Street. CASPER hypocrisy they display. Allow me Now we can’t leave out the politi- Funeral & Cremations Services to respectfully make a suggestion: cians. Mike Bloomberg comes to Established tiredin 1930 of watching the preening Pay no attention to their soapbox mind. He calls himself a champion egotists on stage and their politi- preaching. We all must decide how of fighting Climate Change and Serving Families with Dignity and Respect cal preaching. But there is hope for to live our own lives and not allow a all but insists that Americans take through the toughestmovie of lovers times who forare also tired of all pampered group of phonies, weirdos, buses and ride bikes. At last count, over 80 theyears left-wing propaganda being put psychopaths and yes, even perverts it is said that Bloomberg owns 3 out by Hollywood. The new Rambo influence anything we do. planes, a helicopter, 11 homes which Home of Personal Service movie, starring of course Sylvester As far as morality goes, it’s amaz- include 3 mansions and more than Pre-Planning Specialists Stallone, called ‘Last Blood’ is said to ing that Hollywood has the nerve 2 dozen cars including SUVs and be outstanding. It is action packed but to preach to us about morals. When at least one sports car. The guy eats also sends a message about the danger they do, the response should be that and drinks what he wants, but tried Casper’s specializes in of open borders. The film critics hate it’s nice that these film stars and to have large sodas and baby for- Massachusetts Cremation Services & it and are melting down because of directors can take time out from mula banned when he was mayor of Veteran Services that message, but the viewers love it. I raping one another to tell the public New York. He says no Americans highly recommend it. how to behave. The debauchery that should own guns while he’s protect- Please visit our website for was uncovered over the last sev- ed 24/7 by armed bodyguards. information you may find eral years where women and even I’m not sure how many ‘Ber- helpful during a time of need children were abused by the tinsel nie’ Fans are out there and I don’t town power brokers, while always much care. This is a guy who www.casperfuneralservices.com rumored and suspected, turned out claims to hate the rich and wants to be true. ‘Submit or no acting ca- their money taken from them while Casper Funeral Home reer for you’ was said to be the norm he is a multi-millionaire, owns 3 187 Dorchester Street David Casper with many. They hero-worshipped, homes and a number of expensive South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: protected and defended Harvey vehicles. His motto should be 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper Weinstein for years, many knowing ‘riches for me, but not for thee’. 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 27, 2020

MANNING LAUNCHES WRITE-IN CAMPAIGN FOR STATE COMMITTEE

outh Boston’s Dan Manning it is important for our community Mattapan. At St Monica’s Church has declared his candidacy to have strong representation at the on Thanksgiving and Christmas, Sfor Democratic State Com- DSC, which is why I humbly ask for he, his wife Ashley, and children mitteeman for the 1st Suffolk district my neighbors to write me in for this Ronan(12) and Keira(10) work with covering Dorchester, Mattapan, and crucial position,” said Manning. For other volunteers to prepare and South Boston. The seat, held over the the vote to count, voters must first serve hundreds of meals for local last eight years by Senator Nick Col- pull a Democratic ballot write-in seniors. For his work, Manning lins, is on the ballot Tuesday, March DANIEL R MANNING 206 L St received the Jimmy Kelly Shamrock 3rd. “It was a privilege to serve as a Boston and fill in the oval under Award for Community Service. “In member of the DSC. I can think of no State Committeeman. a community abound with so many one more prepared and committed to Manning is no stranger to ser- willing to give of themselves, being fill this position than my friend, Dan vice to the community nor the considered worthy of such a pres- Manning” said Collins. Democratic party; he is a regular tigious award named for one of the There is no candidate on the ballot, at community benefits across the greats was certainly a high point of which is why a write-in campaign is city, a consummate volunteer, and a my life,” Manning said of the award. necessary to fill the seat. Manning youth sports coach. “It has been my Manning has also served on the was previously a member of the State pleasure to know Dan for over seven Ward 7 Democratic Committee for State Committee by writing me, Committee as an AFL-CIO backed years; he’s the person that you call eight years and is elected annually DANIEL R MANNING 206 L St Labor delegate for six years. “I from a cat stuck in a tree to a high to be a delegate to the Democratic Boston, in for State Committeeman proudly represented working people profile issue in any community. He State Convention. on the Democratic ballot. Thank on the State Committee, and believe has my vote.” - Aisha Johnson of “Please send me to the Democratic you” - Dan Manning.

It’s Now Official – Christina Andrade is this year’s Mayor of Southie ell, it’s now official. presented Mayor Andrade with which annually raises money to help ive people, these fundraisers were Christina Andrade is the ceremonial Mayoral Sash and pay for Southie’s big parade. memorable occasions. W this year’s ‘Mayor of 2 tickets to the upcoming Drop- Christina Andrade, with help Christina Andrade – Now Mayor South Boston’. It was announced kick Murphy’s Concert. With from supporters, worked hard Andrade, deserves very special last Saturday at the Martin Mc- food being served and Irish Music raising funds which to date total praise for stepping up and taking on Donough Post at a festive ceremo- playing, this event turned into an nearly $5,500. Among the ways the big responsibility; along with ny. Susan McDonough, who is the enjoyable time. she raised this money were ex- long hours and lots of energy to Commander of the McDonough Mayor Andrade was flanked cellent and well attended parties make this effort so successful. May- Post and is also this year’s St. Pat- by friends, family and supporters at Woody’s L Street Tavern at L or Andrade worked hard and put her rick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade which included her husband Adam and East Eighth Street and Rosa talent and excellent organizational Chief Marshal and Dave Falvey, and her father John. This event was Lyons on East Broadway. With skills to the test and scored big for Commander of the South Boston one of the highlights of the Mayor great raffle prizes, music, food and a great cause. She gets a big thumbs Allied War Veteran’s Council Of South Boston fundraising drive crowds of wonderful and support- up from a grateful community. February 27, 2020 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5

Collins Votes to Address Barriers to Mental Health Care Bill expands access to mental health care, boosts workforce, and strengthens quality of coverage

ast week, State Senator Nick finding services. seeks to increase access by re- Collins voted to pass the Senator Collins filed several moving barriers to timely qual- L Mental Health ABC Act, amendments, including ensuring ity care, providing the state with comprehensive legislation aimed access to mental health education more effective tools to enforce at reforming the mental health care for all K-12 schools, and creat- existing mental health parity system in Massachusetts. Sen- ing a commission to study work- laws, and investing in the mental ate Bill 2519, An Act Addressing force development in the field and behavioral health workforce Barriers to Care for Mental Health, of mental health care. Studies pipeline. The bill is driven by the serves as the first step toward de- have shown that access to mental recognition that mental health veloping a more integrated system health education from a young is just as important as physical of mental health care delivery to age improves outcomes for young health for every resident of the Access and Support Trust Fund; better meet the needs of individuals people, reducing instability in Commonwealth—and reflects the • ensuring that health insurer’s and families. their adult lives and positioning Senate’s overall of improv- provider network directories are ac- Massachusetts residents have them for success. ing access to mental health care curate and up-to-date by eliminating historically experienced difficulty “This bill reaffirms our commit- for all. The Senate has prioritized so-called ‘ghost networks’ accessing mental health services ment to the wellbeing and dignity efforts in the 2019–2020 legisla- Senator Collins’ amendment due to health inequities and per- of everyone in our community,” tive session to improve the deliv- to create a commission to study sistent barriers to care—leaving said Senator Nick Collins. “To fully ery of mental health services in workforce development in this many without the treatment they address the importance of mental the Commonwealth in a number critical sector was adopted, invest- need and deserve. According to health education and care, we must of ways, including ing in a workforce pipeline, con- a 2018 report by the Blue Cross end the stigma and break down bar- • appropriating record funding necting social workers, nurses, Blue Shield Foundation of Massa- riers to access. Families, individuals, levels for mental health services in and providers to best practices and chusetts, over half of fully insured and workers alike will benefit from the FY20 budget quality jobs while improving care adults who sought mental health this legislation.” • creating and funding a $10 mil- for patients. The bill now goes to care services reported difficulty The Mental Health ABC Act lion Behavioral Health Outreach, the House for consideration.

LOWELL L. RICHARDS THOMAS J. BUTLER MEMORIAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP FOR $5,000 FOR $5,000

High school seniors who reside in the City High school seniors who reside in South of Boston, Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop and Boston and are interested in applying for are interested in applying for the Lowell L. the Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship Richards III Memorial Scholarship must have must have community service experience community service experience and must and must submit a 1,000-word essay. To submit a 1,000-word essay. To be considered, be considered, all academic and residency all academic and residency criteria must criteria must also be met. also be met. Scholarship applications must be received by Scholarship applications must be received Massport no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, by Massport no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2020. For more information on the Friday, April 24, 2020. For more information Lowell L. Richards III Memorial Scholarship, on the Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship, including an application checklist, please including an application checklist, please visit www.massport.com/scholarships. visit www.massport.com/scholarships. 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 27, 2020

by modernizing the Zoning Board of MAYOR Appeal, promoting transparency and strengthening ethical standards,” said WALSH Councilor Lydia Edwards. “As the council moves forward with legisla- ANNOUNCES tion regarding the Board of Appeal, I look forward to continued partner- REFORMS ship with Mayor Walsh.” In addressing the need to modernize TO ZONING the functionality and efficiency of the Board, the Executive Order introduces BOARD OF for the first time electronic submis- sions in order to streamline operations, APPEAL including enabling online applications and payments for permits and petitions, ayor Martin J. Walsh re- electronic submission of plans, email cently signed an Executive notification of hearings, deferrals and MOrder to establish new, rig- new hearing dates, online subscription orous ethical standards for the Zoning list for interested residents and parties, Board of Appeal (ZBA) and institute that it is reflective of our neighbor- bolsters the ethics and transparency and a search database of all pending strong policies and procedures that hoods and their concerns. I want to as- expectations of its board members by applications and decided petitions. will bring a significantly increased sure the residents of Boston that they implementing new disclosure require- As part of the Mayor’s commitment level of transparency, accountabil- can have confidence in the ZBA and ments, prohibiting members from to making the ZBA more accessible to ity and integrity to the ZBA. These that we will continue to protect what participating in any project in which residents, the Executive Order calls for important changes are informed, in we love about our neighborhoods as they have an interest and prohibiting the designation of an ombudsperson part, by the findings of the Sullivan & we grow and evolve as a city.” members from having any subsequent to notify the public of their rights dur- Worcester report and initiate both im- Through these reforms, Mayor business dealings with any project ing and outside of ZBA meetings and mediate and long-term changes need- Walsh is spearheading the changes on which they voted. In addition, the guide residents or appellants through ed to ensure that best practices, strong necessary to strengthen public con- order establishes new standards for basic procedural steps of appeal. In internal protocols and policies are in fidence in the board, improve their board members, requiring each mem- addition, the Board will be required to place at the ZBA. functions and efficiencies, and create ber to submit annual statements of fi- work with the Mayor’s Office of Lan- “The ZBA plays a critical role for a more understandable and transpar- nancial interest and undergo compre- guage and Communications Access to our city, but to be effective in this ent process. The changes will include hensive ethics training. ensure the provision of translation ser- role and maintain public confidence, strict standards around conflict of in- In addition, because changes to the vices is available to residents. the board must operate at the highest terest, financial and ethical disclosures Zoning Board of Appeal require state The reforms announced today build standards of professionalism, ethics, for both board members and certain approval, Mayor Walsh continues to on steps that Mayor Walsh took im- and accessibility,” said Mayor Walsh. applicants seeking project approv- work with Councilor Lydia Edwards to mediately after learning about the al- “The changes we are making today als, rules governing business dealings craft a home rule petition to the Mas- legations of bribery that are currently will go further than state ethics laws before, during and after projects are sachusetts state legislature to change under investigation, which include or- that currently govern the board and considered and approved, enhanced the composition of the board to bring dering a comprehensive, independent its members, modernize the function ethical training for board members, as added perspective and expertise. review of the practices and proce- of the board to make it more acces- well as technological improvements “It is critical that residents trust and dures of the Zoning Board of Appeal, sible and transparent to the public, to bring greater access to the board have full and indiscriminate access and a separate review conducted by and I will file legislation to change the and its process for the public. to 21st century government. Today’s Attorney Brian Kelly to focus on al- membership of the board to ensure Specifically, the Executive Order executive order takes critical steps legations regarding a specific project.

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Councilor Flynn, Sen. Collins & Rep. Biele Visit Patriot Homes ast week, Councilor Ed Flynn, Senator Nick Col- L lins, and Representative Biele visited Patriot Homes in South Boston to tour the site and learn more about housing and other issues facing our veterans and military families. Patriot Homes offers afford- able housing units for veterans and their families. Located on Athens Street in South Boston, it was the former site of the District 6 Police Station and was later redeveloped by South Bos- ton Neighborhood Development Corporation into Patriot Homes. Councilor Flynn, Senator Col- lins and Representative Biele visited the development to learn more about housing options available to veterans, as well as speak to residents and managers about any other constituent or quality of life issues that they may have. “As a veteran who served in the Homes for inviting us to visit and U.S. Navy for nearly 25 years and listen. It gave me a lot to consider Chair of the Committee on Vet- for the remainder of this legisla- erans & Military Affairs, I care tive session.” deeply about our veteran’s com- “Veterans deserve our utmost munity,” said Councilor Flynn. thanks, respect and appreciation,” DEBORAH HADDEN GRAY “This visit to Patriot Homes gave said Representative Biele. “I was MEMORIAL me the opportunity to learn more honored to join Councilor Flynn about the development and the and Senator Collins in meeting SCHOLARSHIP great work that they are doing, and with local veterans in South Bos- also provided an opportunity to ton to learn about their experienc- FOR $5,000 learn more about the type of hous- es and discuss how the city and ing and services that are needed state can work together to support for our veterans. I want to thank our veterans.” High school seniors who reside in the City the staff and residents for giving Donna Brown, Executive Direc- of Boston, Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop and us the tour, and I will continue to tor of the South Boston Neighbor- are interested in applying for the Deborah advocate on behalf of veterans & hood Development Corporation, Hadden Gray Memorial Scholarship must military families.” said, ”South Boston NDC and the have community service or work experience “As a grateful American and Veterans at Patriot Homes appre- and must submit a 1,000-word essay. To a member of the Committee on ciated their visit with our elected be considered, all academic and residency Veterans & Federal Affairs, it is officials, Councilor Flynn, Sena- criteria must also be met. important to see what’s going on tor Collins and Representative within our veterans community Biele. It was a great opportunity Scholarship applications must be received by so we can find better ways to to discuss Veteran issues and Massport no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, affect the challenges the face,” concerns and the city and state April 24, 2020. For more information on the said Senator Collins. “What’s resources available. We look for- Deborah Hadden Gray Memorial Scholarship, clear is that they are facing the ward to working with the elected including an application checklist, please visit same challenges as everyone else- officials to address the needs of www.massport.com/scholarships. housing, transportation, economic our local Veterans.” opportunity- but they face them For more information, please with unfair burdens and disadvan- contact Councilor Flynn’s office tages. Thank you to the resident at 617-635-3203 and Ed.Flynn@ veterans and managers of Patriot Boston.gov. 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 27, 2020

on the hot, flat plains along the Ebro from the mountains at night, mak- ity and light salty apple flavors that River. Now, in addition to the traditional ing grapes that create deep, rich finish with a briny note. Overall, this The Navarro rosé, known as Rosado, many reds with long finishes and beautiful balances enjoyable layers with great of Navarra’s winemakers are producing notes of rich earth, blackcurrant and structure for a white, capturing what great, Rioja-influenced red wines from a smoky aspect that cause them to can be so appealing about Albariño. native Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes. pair well with all types of meat-based Talk To The Wine Guy at Wine Artazu, (Artadi) Pasos de San Martín dishes. Valserrano, 2015 Crianza [email protected] Navarra, 2015, ($37.99), is a wine from Rioja, ($18.99), is a great example the Navarrese village San Martín de Unx of everything that’s right about these produced to show the personality of a wines; fellow writer and big advocate CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Guy unique Granache strain of grapes and the of Spanish wines, Mike Schnacher, Docket No. SU04P0885VA1 wine tradition rooted in this medieval vil- says, “solid berry and cherry aromas Commonwealth Of lage. 35-year-old vines placed on a slope include mild but helpful spice notes. Massachusetts at more than 900 feet above sea level, This crianza from a good vintage is The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Spain produce wines that are vibrant and fruity, smacking, fresh and true to the clas- Estate of: Martin J. Burke with soft and fresh tannins, full of power sic Rioja style. Flavors of plum and Date of Death: 02/17/1999 rom the end of the Spanish Civil and authenticity. berry include vanilla, spice and cocoa Suffolk Probate and Family Court War in the 1930’s until his death In the far Northeast of the country notes prior to a long finish that’s dry, 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 in 1975, Francisco Franco ruled lies the Catalonia region, includ- peppery and strapped with acidity”. FSpain with an iron hand. Though it’s ing the cities of Barcelona and During the last ten years or so, A Petition for S/A – Formal always been technically an “open” Tarragon. Its wines are supple and Spain’s white wines have become Adjudication of Intestacy and country, it still remains to this day well-structured, especially Joan increasingly popular outside the Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Europe’s “quiet country”; its wines, d’Anguera Planella, 2016 ($19.99). country, with the most popular be- Martin Burke of South Boston MA however, are anything but quiet. It’s a The d’Anguera brothers of Montsant ing the varietal called Albarino. It’s Requesting that the Court enter a large country with a number of distinc- make a superb range of Rhône- been described as a cross between formal Decree and Order and for such tive wine-producing regions. Read on variety reds and this spicy, medium- Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio, but the other relief as requested in the Petition. to take a look at a few of them. bodied cuvee blends 50% Carignan better labels are much more than that; IMPORTANT NOTICE The winemaking traditions of Spain’s with 45% Syrah and 5% Grenache. Adegas Tollodouro 2017 Blanquito You have the right to obtain a Navarra region are evolving, much The perfect red for meat-based tapas. Albariño ­Rías Baixas, ($27.00) is a copy of the Petition from the to the benefit of wine lovers around In Spain’s north lies its best- great case in point. This wine’s pine- Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this the world. For decades, Navarra, near known region, Rioja. Wines in this apple and floral aromas are blowsy at proceeding. To do so, you or Pamplona in north-central Spain, was region enjoy long, hot ,sunny days first but settle with airing. Its smooth your attorney must file a written chiefly a source of simple rosés produced and cool breezes that come down palate has a full texture, bracing acid- appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/19/2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a Building Character and Courage at St. Peter Academy! written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you By Frank Galligan, fail to file a timely written appearance Principal of St. Peter Academy and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of ur motto at St. Peter Acad- the return day, action may be taken emy is “Character and without further notice to you. Courage”. As an institution UNSUPERVISED Orooted in and focused upon Judeo- ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE Christian teachings, we strive to MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A form students with character that is Personal Representative continuously grounded upon morals appointed under the MUPC in an and values. Character, or how one unsupervised administration is acts when no one is watching, can not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the only be learned and lived through an Court. Persons interested in education that fosters the necessary the estate are entitled to notice principles of respect, responsibility, through the rich history of our many odds and leading a success- regarding the administration cooperation, and self-control. From school. Traditionally regarded to ful effort to keep the former St. directly from the Personal Representative and may the moment a child enters our Tod- be the first Pope of the Roman Peter School from closing in 2004. petition the Court in any matter dler Program, to their graduation day Catholic Church, St. Peter dem- Their work and dedication formed relating to the estate, including in 6th Grade, students are taught and onstrated tremendous courage by a vital foundation that enables the distribution of assets and continuously expected to demon- leaving everything he had to fol- the mission of St. Peter Acad- expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, strate great character. low Jesus Christ, while becoming emy to thrive and advance. All of First Justice of this Court. The quality of Courage, or the an eventual leader of the twelve our students are called upon and February 13, 2020 strength to persevere in the face apostles. In a similar way, a co- supported in developing courage Felix D. Arroyo, Register of Probate of difficulty or fear, can be found alition of community members through their words, actions, and February 27, 2020 in our patron, Saint Peter, and showed great courage by defying deeds each day. February 27, 2020 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9

South Boston Public Meeting Recent Real Estate Sales Property/Type Price Sale Date Rooms Baths Sq Ft 401 Congress Street

25 Channel Center St UNIT 601 $1,000,000 12/20/19 5 2 1,398 Condo Monday, March 16 District Hall 232 Old Conony Ave UNIT 405 $925,000 12/16/19 5 2 1,183 6:00 PM 75 Northern Avenue Condo Boston, MA 02210 21 Wormwood St UNIT 201 $905,000 12/30/19 3 1 1,150 Condo Project Description: 613 East Sixth St, UNIT 2 $900,000 12/6/19 4 2 1,500 Public Meeting to review the Draft Project Impact Report ("DPIR") Condo for the Proposed Project at 401 Congress Street (on Massport 770 East Third St UNIT 3 $895,000 12/17/19 4 2 1,276 Parcel A2 and the Triangle Parcel) in the South Boston Waterfront. Condo The Proponent submitted a DPIR to the BPDA on Tuesday, 141 West Second St UNIT 102 12/18/19 1,243 $890,000 4 2 February 18th, in response to the Scoping Determination issued by Condo the BPDA on January 23rd, 2020. 232 Old Colony Ave UNIT 305 $875,000 12/11/19 5 2 436 Condo 225 Dorchester St UNIT 6 $875,000 12/10/19 4 2.5 1,300 Condo 591 East Third St UNIT 6 $875,000 12/13/19 5 2 1,194 Condo mail to: Aisling Kerr 133 Seaport Blvd UNIT1021 $789,900 12/6/19 2 1 525 Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Close of Comment Condo Period: Boston, MA 02201 221 West Sixth St UNIT1 $779,999 12/6/19 4 2 1,220 phone: 617.918.4212 4/3/2020 Condo email: [email protected] 498 East Fourth St UNIT A $775,000 12/23/19 6 2.5 1,283 Condo 320 West Third St UNIT 103 $745,000 12/30/19 5 2 1,180 BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans Condo Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

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BostonPlans.org @BostonPlans FIXNMLS# 2212 | Licensed Mortgage& Banker, NYS DepartmentFLIP of Financial Services Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary Licensed Residential Mortgage Lender, New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance 10 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 27, 2020 South Boston Citizens’ Association Thomas E. McGrath, President “The Nation’s Oldest Neighborhood Civic Organization” 244th Annual Evacuation Day Events

2020 Evacuation Day Committee Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court Maura S. Doyle, General Chairwoman City Councilor Michael F. Flaherty, Honorary Chairman Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, Honorary Chairman City Councilor Ed Flynn, Honorary Chairman Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Honorary Chairman Clerk of Courts Michael Donovan, Honorary Chairman State Senator Nick Collins, Honorary Chairman Register of Deeds Stephen Murphy, Honorary Chairman State Representative David Biele, Honorary Chairman

February 29th through March 17th Jimmy Flaherty Kick-Off Breakfast Ice-O-Rama Indoor Track Competition Saturday,February 29th John Cunniff Shamrock Shootout Condon School Gym State Rep. David Biele Sunday, March 8th Friday March 6th - 4PM-6PM Honorary Chairman State Rep. David Biele Joe Curran and Barbara Caputo Kelly, Seapoint Restaurant 9:30 AM City Councilor Michael Flaherty Honorary Chairpersons Suggested Donation $ 10.00 City Councilor Ed Flynn Boys and Girls ages 8 and up City Councilor Frank Baker 21+Bowl-A-Rama Honorary Chairmen St. Patrick’s Day Road Race Sunday, March 8th Murphy Rink, Day Boulevard Sunday, March 15th City Councilor Ed Flynn Events begin approx. 9:00 AM Cheryl Joyce, Andrea Flaherty, Proceeds benefit South Boston Boys & Girls Club Rich Devoe, Pauline Bare and Joyce Higgins Boxing Show Pre-registration Required 617-516-5441 or [email protected] Honorary Chairpersons Saturday, March 14th Race begins at 11:00 AM at the Club South Boston Bowl 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Register of Deeds Stephen Murphy Must be 21+ to attend-no children, please Honorary Chairman Peter Welchs’ Gym - 6:00 PM Evacuation Day Memorial Mass Basketball Free-Throw Competition Tuesday, March 17th Monday, March 2nd 140th Annual Fr. Joe White City Councilor Ed Flynn Evacuation Day Banquet Margaret Lynch, Honorary Chairwoman Former Mayor Ray Flynn Friday, March 13th St. Augustine’s Chapel - 9:00 AM Bernie O’Donnell & Kathy Davis BCEC 2nd Floor Ballroom Honorary Chairpersons New England Boiled Dinner Memorial/Historical Exercises Tynan Community School Gym - 6:00 PM Entertainment by Curragh’s Fancy Tuesday, March 17th Reception 5:30 PM-----Dinner 7:00 PM Including The Swimming Competition FOR TICKETS CALL 857-204-5825 Essay & Poster Competition Winners Tuesday, March 3rd Bernie O’Donnell, Past President SBCA State Senator Nick Collins and Harry Duvall Robert Allison, S.B. Historical Society Honorary Chairpersons Our Sponsors City Councilor Edward Flynn Boys and Girls Club Pool City Councilor Michael Flaherty Registration 6:00 PM, Meet 6:30PM State Senator Nick Collins Bill Foley, Retired NPS Tom & Eddie Butler Honorary Chairpersons St. Patrick’s Senior Salute Dorchester Heights Monument - 10:00 AM Saturday, March 7th Mayor Martin J. Walsh Councilor Michael Flaherty & St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade Thomas Butler Jr. Chairmen Sunday, March 15th at 1 pm Mary Walsh, Mary Collins, Kathy Flynn and Joyce Susan McDonough - Chief Marshal Biele, Honorary Chairwomen Allied War Veterans Council Saint Peter’s Lower Church Hall - 11:00 AM W. Broadway & Dorchester Ave February 27, 2020 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11 ‘Battle for Boston’ Our former editor and native son, the late Brian Mahoney, was all things South Boston – its history and its celebrations, espe- cially the combined Saint Patrick’s and Evacuation Day. In his memory, we are pleased to re-print his popular historical series.

Brain R. Mahoney bloody engagement. The arrogance Editor Emeritus, In Memoriam (First Printed 2-10-2011) and contempt the British held for their “Yankee Doodle” cousins, ecently, while watching however, caused the British to the History Channel series underestimate the necessity of the on the American Revolu- prompt securing and fortifying of Rtion, the episode of the evacuation these Hills and Heights. Even after of Boston was aired. The narrator the Battle, South Boston (Dorchester summed up the event by intoning, Neck), was primarily grazing land “Thus the British woke up, surprised for cattle and was sparsely populat- at the cannons positioned on the hill ed by approximately 12 families. and evacuated the city without a shot Though they still didn’t occupy, sion, in the dead of winter, Knox almost up to Second Street. Farragut being fired.” the British became more aggres- was determined to accomplish. Road was the shore between the South Boston Today, over the sive and warlike toward the small So began one of the epic jour- ocean and Castle Island. The land it- next 3 weeks, is proud to print the South Boston population. A series of neys in military history. With snow, self had steep rises and deep gullies most complete and accurate account raids by the British over the next 8 sleet and howling winds, from Lake and had five points prominent above of this event ever produced. We are months led to the capture of at least Champlain, over the Allegheny and all others. honored to remember and print for six rebel soldiers and the burning of Berkshire Mountains, through Great The first point is what we know the first time in over 200 years, the houses and barns. Among the prop- Barrington and Western Massachu- today as the Dorchester Heights. names of the very first casualties in erties burned was the Wiswell Estate setts, Col. Knox was able to trans- Then it was actually two high points the history of the American Armed near “Bush Tree Hill (M Street port these cannon, by oxen, through called the “Twin Hills”. Just behind Forces. We are determined to do Park), the Jones Estate at K and First the roadless wilderness. Knox later Perkins Square, a long, sloping, our duty and correct the historical Streets and Blake Estates near Far- wrote that the cannons had to be rocky hill began its climb, reaching record of Gen. Washington and the ragut Road and the Foster property dragged up and over, “Mountains its high point around Dorchester American Nations first victory. For between F and D Streets. Combined from which we might have seen all Street and Emerson Street. This hill most of its history, South Boston with harassing fire from British the kingdoms of the Earth.” Imagine reached as far as the City parking has always been identified as an held Castle William (Castle Island), driving those oxen through the icy lot on West Broadway and it was Irish community. Growing up, I South Boston was soon evacuated wilderness wearing those heavy, known as “Leek’s Hill”. M Street remember people jokingly calling and left empty by the people. If it soggy, frozen, woolen, revolutionary Park, before it was flattened, was it, “Ireland’s 33rd County”. had remained that way, it is conceiv- uniforms. 1775 was one of the cold- known as “Bush Tree Hill” and During most of its 200 plus year able that our National Anthem today est up to that time. towered over the Harbor looking history, it has had a predominately would be “God Save the Queen”. Toward the end of January 1776, directly toward the British warships Irish population. Those of us, Fate and destiny, however, had Colonel Henry Knox was able to anchorage. At the extreme eastern- who have grown up or live here, other plans for South Boston and write to General Washington from most point, the land rose to about 40 however, know that its merchants, America, Destiny’s Child in this Framingham that, “A noble train of feet above the ocean at what today is athletes, scholars and leaders have tale was a Boston bookseller named artillery,” consisting of 59 pieces Farragut & Broadway. At that time, always been drawn from every Henry Knox. Knox, friend and was ready to be turned over to the it was called “Dorchester Point”. Fi- ethnicity under the sun. That advisor to General Washington, was American Army at Cambridge. nally, all the way to the west at what same wide-ranging mix was pres- commissioned a Colonel of Artil- In late February, some 35 cannon is now “B” & West 3rd Street stood ent during the fortification of the lery in November of 1775. At the were brought from Cambridge to a hill probably topping at 125 feet “Heights” and is with us today. same time, the “Green Mountain Roxbury. Then, when March be- known alternately as “Foster’s Hill” The Battle for Boston is one of Boys,” commanded by Ethan Al- gan, the cannon were brought from or “Nook Hill”. the most misunderstood and least len, (and accompanied by a Mas- Roxbury to the area we now call These five hills or heights were appreciated acts of our American sachusetts Colonel named Benedict Andrew Square. the reason and the final destination Revolution. Our story should proba- Arnold) captured Fort Ticonderoga Today, South Boston rises towards of Knox’s miraculous journey. The bly start at the Battle of Bunker Hill and its cannon. Located in Upstate the middle and eastern end with difficulties of this journey are won- in Charlestown. To paraphrase the New York, Ticonderoga is an In- large tracts of flat land on north and derfully depicted in the oil paintings British Commanding General Howe, dian name meaning, “Between Two south coasts on the West End. Back adorning the walls of the former “Many more victories like this and Lakes”. It is situated between Lake then, the ocean on the south came South Boston Savings Bank, now our army will be destroyed.” George and Lake Champlain up by up to almost Eighth Street. Moak- Bank of America. Stop in the bank The strategic importance of the the Canadian border. Washington ley Park did not exist. It was water. and check them out. Hills or Heights surrounding Boston needed its cannon for his plan and On the north “A” Street met the Ft. Part II will be appear next week. had long been apparent before that this was Knox’s mission. A mis- Point Channel and the ocean came Take care till next week. 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 27, 2020

Thomas E. Smith Honored With John ‘Doc’ Tynan Profile in Courage Award outh Boston Citizens’ Associ- Pingree School in South Hamilton, ation President Tom McGrath MA, Thomas signed a Junior A S has announced the Associa- hockey contract to further pursue tion’s 2020 recipient of the John his dreams of playing collegiate “Doc ‘Tynan Profile in Courage hockey. However, two months into Award. The award is named for the his first season, his career took an late, legendary South Boston resi- unexpected turn and the events dent “Doc” Tynan and is intended to forever changed his life. Over the recognize dedication and courage in course of seventeen months, Thom- the face of over-whelming odds. as sustained three separate paralyz- “Whether he was flying missions ing injuries. over Germany as a fighter pilot After his third accident on Janu- during World War II, fighting for ary 11, 2010, Thomas had to rede- his community during his ten- fine his purpose. In May 2010, he ure in the Massachusetts House co-founded The Thomas E. Smith of Representatives, advocating Foundation, a 501(c)(3) volun- for rights and opportunities for teer organization that has donated veterans and immigrants, or lead- $430,000+ to individuals suffering ing fundraising efforts for vari- from paralysis as well as medical ous South Boston charities, Doc research. Since founding The Foun- who has been paralyzed multiple Center. A host of special invited Tynan always displayed a steady dation, Thomas has been on the times, to complete the event with- Dignitaries are expected to attend and quiet courage that should forefront in leading the charge for out the use of a wheelchair. (com- this year’s banquet. Curragh’s serve as a model for others,” said athletes with physical disabilities, pleted in 2018 and 2019) In April Fancy will provide the entertain- McGrath. “We could think of no received patents in both the United 2020, he will attempt to repeat his- ment. McGrath cautioned that tick- more fitting son of South Boston States and Canada for his invention tory for the third time while raising ets are sure to be purchased at a in whose name we would present The Look-Up Line (’s money for those with paralysis. good pace, with so many of South the Association’s Profile in Cour- warning track), become the first This award along with the Sham- Boston’s most valued community age Award.” person who has been paralyzed to rock, and Hon. John “ Joe” Moak- leaders receiving awards. I urge Thomas Smith is the first per- successfully cycle the eastern part ley awards will be presented at the those that are planning to attend to son in medical history to not only of the United States (2,109 miles Association’s 140th Annual Evacu- act fast. Table of Ten is $500.00 or sustain three separate paralyzing from Boston, MA to Miami, FL) ation Day Banquet, to be held on Individuals at 50.00. For informa- injuries but also recover. A standout and become the first person in the Friday evening, March 13th, at the tion on tickets call Tom McGrath hockey player who attended the history of the Boston Marathon, Boston Convention & Exhibition at 1-857-204-5825.

Taxes continued from front page fee on non-shared rides would increase than $1 million in sales to a maximum an additional tax burden. The bill revenue can’t wait.” DeLeo pointed from 20 cents per ride to $1.20 per ride. annual fee of $150,000 for compa- would also create a commission of to a range of recent transportation The fees for luxury rides would jump nies with annual sales of $1 billion or experts to study congestion pric- woes in the state, from subway train by $1 per ride to $2.20. The fees for more. The bill is expected to come up ing and tolling systems designed to derailments to rising commute times shared rides would remain at 20 cents. for a vote next week. A goal of the bill change commuter behavior. to crumbling bridges. The increased fees are expected to is to build up the state’s transportation The funding generated from the bill Besides increasing the state gas bring in up to $145 million more annu- fund and borrow against it for future would, in part, help the state maintain tax from 24 cents to 29 cents per ally. The bill would retain a provision transportation needs. its statutory annual transfer of about gallon, the bill would tack on an that the companies can’t pass the fee Republican Gov. Charlie Baker $160 million to the MBTA. Money additional 4 cents on diesel fuel — hike on to customers. has been cool to new taxes but has would also go to regional transit au- also currently taxed by the state at The move to end the sales tax also pushed a regional, multistate thorities and rural transit assistance. 24 cents per gallon — resulting in exemption currently enjoyed by car pact that would tackle transporta- Democratic Rep. Ronald Mariano, a a 9-cent tax increase on diesel fuel. rental companies for their vehicle tion emissions while also increasing member of DeLeo’s leadership team, The gas tax hike is expected to bring purchases could bring in another $110 the price of gas from 5 cents to 17 said the bill is only a start, given the in an extra $150 to $175 million an- million, according to House leaders. cents per gallon. House leaders said state’s daunting transportation needs. nually, while the diesel tax increase The bill would also revamp the state’s if the plan is ultimately adopted, the “This is just the beginning,” Mariano would bring in an extra $32 million. tiered system of corporate fees based 5-cent gas tax in their bill would said. “We understand that there is The bill would also hike fees on ride- on annual sales in Massachusetts, with account for the first 5-cent increase more work to be done and more rev- hailing services like Uber and Lyft. The no change for companies with fewer as part of the pact instead of being enue to be generated.” February 27, 2020 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13

of their lives in doing so. 50th Anniversary Of The Vietnam War The Veterans received a book Vietnam War 50th Commemo- Commemorating The Veterans tory of recognizing local vet- ration, A Time To Honor. It’s a erans. As the home of the first the story of service, duty and ast Saturday, the City mander Susan McDonough Vietnam War Memorial in the sacrifice. Veteran and Evacu- of Boston’s Office of led off the program with the country, we have always hon- ation Day parade organizer, L Veterans’ Services and Pledge Of Allegiance and ored those who have served. Brian Bishop, represented the the Martin J. McDonough then Brian Bishop spoke and This was a perfect time, as 50 City of Boston. Paul J. Morgan, Post held a special Vietnam thanked the Veterans for their years has transpired and many Veteran, Chief of Staff for the Veterans Recognition Cer- service and welcomed them veterans, deceased and living, Department of Veterans’ Ser- emony. The ceremony recog- home. In attendance was City continue to deserve our grate- vices, Commonwealth of Mas- nized the Vietnam Veterans at Councilor Ed Flynn and State ful appreciation for their ser- sachusetts pinned each Veteran Patriot Homes and included a Rep. David Biele. vice, call to duty and willing- welcoming them with a strong brief speaking program. Com- South Boston has a long his- ness to sacrifice a huge chunk handshake and a thank you.

Stephen Greig, U.S. Army 71-74 Michael McKler, U.S. Army 72-76 Michael Joyce, U.S. Army 73-76

Edmund Powers, U.S. Marine Corps 66-70 William Thomas, USAF 69-71 Noel McAuliffe, U.S. Army 66-68

South Boston Mom Erica brought her son Lincoln to say Thank you to the Vets. Patriotism and appreciation in another Billy O’Brien, U.S. Army 69-75 Al Roche, U.S. Navy 57-63 generation, that’s what we do. 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com February 27, 2020

South Boston Catholic Academy News of our 2nd Grade students might be fu- 2nd Grade News ture Astronauts! Fantastic job with your s. Overmyer’s 2nd grade class mobiles of Our Solar System 2nd Grade! has been learning about Outer South Boston Catholic Academy M Space and Our Galaxy in their (www.SBCatholicAcademy.org) is Science unit. The class created mobiles currently accepting applications for all of our Solar System to display their classes PreSchool (2.9) to Grade 6. We research of the sun and eight planets. have Before School and After School The 2nd Grade particularly likes learn- Programs available and high acceptance ing about Saturn, NASA Astronauts, and rate to Parochial, Private, and Boston black holes. Who knows…maybe some Exam Schools.

In Memoriam and with Gratitude James “Jim” Fowkes Religious Education Director St. Brigid and Gate of Heaven Parishes

e give thanks to Jim Fowkes for his many Wyears of service to our Parishes as our Director of Reli- gious Education. Jim died on the Feast Day of St. Brigid, February 1, 2020. He was dedicated to the Par- ish and was always willing to help in any way! May God Grant Jim Eternal Rest! Amen. February 27, 2020 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

This week, Danny reacted to some of the top stories in the sports world:

onfidence is a funny Tatum has now been officially All hail the Young King. Anaheim to eat the rest of David thing. It can sometimes crowned the “Young King” - So the Bruins made two Backes’ contract, which runs C feel like a super power. whether he likes it or not. I love trades before the trade dead- through next season at a $6 mil- Just ask Jayson Tatum. it. And I’m sure he does too. line this week, adding forwards lion cap hit. Ok, fine. But what Tatum is playing like the most Hate on LeBron all you want Ondrej Kase and . about for the rest of this season? confident player in the NBA — and you will — but he’s one Both players are 24 years old Will the additions of Kase and right now. He played in his first of the greatest to ever do it, and are signed through next Ritchie really be enough to put All Star Game two weeks ago. and praise of that magnitude season at an affordable cap hit. the Bruins over the top? It certainly won’t be his last. from him is quite the honor. But was it enough? I’m hesitant to say “no” to The kid is just 21 years old, The All Star nod was certainly a The Bruins still have a long that question because of what and right now, he’s playing at confidence-booster. But to have road to get back to the Stanley happened in 2011. The Bruins an elite level, averaging 23 LeBron call you a “problem” Cup Final, a place where they got a boost from acquired for- points per game on the season, and the “Young King”? That’ll lost to the St. Louis Blues last wards like Chris Kelly and Rich and averaging 30 points per send your confidence through year in a heartbreaking, soul- Peverley that I never thought game in his last 10 games. the roof. less Game 7 at the TD Garden. they would, after trading for Stud. Or should I say, “King.” Right now, Tatum is playing When you look at the Bruins’ Kelly and Peverley at the 2011 That’s exactly what LeBron like that’s the case. Nobody’s core, it’s not getting any young- trade deadline. The B’s also James called him in an insta- ever questioned his talent or er, so the time to strike is now, acquired veteran defenseman gram post this week after the Los potential to become this type especially while having the Tomas Kaberle at that deadline, Angeles Lakers beat the Boston of player. He was the No. 3 most points in the NHL with 90. but it was the lesser name play- Celtics, 114-112, on Sunday af- overall pick in 2017 for a This would certainly be the ers like Kelly and Peverley who ternoon in LA. Tatum scored 41 reason. But at some point this time for the Bruins to “go for made a larger impact on Bos- points in 37 minutes in the loss. season, and really over the last it,” as they like to say in the ton’s championship run. It was enough to draw the atten- month, Tatum flipped a switch business. Going for it would Can Kase and Ritchie be the tion of the league’s current King, and took his game to a whole entail giving up a first-round Kelly and Peverley of 2020? King James. new level. pick in a trade at the trade We’re going to find out. LeBron posted a photo of In a way, it can’t be described deadline. But no offense to Listen to “The Danny Picard him and Tatum sitting on the in words. It just jumps off the Kase or Ritchie, I was expect- Show” on iTunes, Spotify, scorer’s table, waiting to check screen. If you watch, you see it. ing a better return for that 2020 Google Play, and anywhere else into the game at the same time. And that “it” is his confidence. first-round pick that the Bruins podcasts are available. Sub- The caption said, “That boi Tatum has the skill set to be ended up sending to the Ana- scribe to YouTube.com/dannypi- to the left of me is an ABSO- one of the league’s elite play- heim Ducks. card. Follow Danny on Twitter LUTE PROBLEM!! Keep going ers. And it seems that, right Part of the reason for giving @DannyPicard. Check out all #YoungKing.” now, he knows it. up a first rounder was to get of his work at dannypicard.com.

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AT TRADE PGA THURS, FEB. 27 - SUN, MARCH 1 The Honda Classic DEADLINE 1 P.M. GOLFC/NBC this season, before the trade. He is SBT Staff signed through next season at a $2.6 BRADY POSTS EMOTIONAL KOBE BRYANT MESSAGE he Boston Bruins made two million cap hit. joy and despair, the happiness and the SBT Staff additions to the roster before Ritchie, 24, was the 10th overall pain. What you see is what it is, we Monday’s NHL Trade Dead- pick in the 2014 Draft. He had 19 om Brady posted a letter to aren’t actors. We have found a real life T points on eight goals and 11 assists line, acquiring wingers Ondrej Kase social media on Tuesday, ex- stage where we become vulnerable to and Nick Ritchie from the Anaheim in 41 games with the Ducks this Tpressing his continued sorrow the world and are judged based on the Ducks in two separate deals. season, before the trade. He is also after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant outcome of each performance. And The first trade was made last signed through next season, but at and his daughter Gianna in helicopter we care deeply about what we do.” Friday, as the B’s sent their 2020 a $1.5 million cap hit. And he is the crash in January. Brady continued to speak in amaze- first-round pick, David Backes, younger brother of Brett Ritchie, Brady’s emotional message came a ment of Bryant’s ability to connect and a prospect to the Ducks in who played 27 games with Boston day after Monday’s public memorial with people off the court, especially exchange for Kase. this season, before clearing waivers service held for Kobe and Gianna at after retiring from basketball. He even Then, on Monday, the day of the last month and then being sent down Staples Center in Los Angeles. referred to Bryant as a “real life super- trade deadline, Boston sent winger to the Bruins’ AHL minor-league “I have been deeply affected by the hero our world needs.” Danton Heinen to Anaheim in ex- affiliate in Providence. passing of Kobe, Gigi, and the others “That’s what we will all miss,” change for Ritchie. in that tragic flight weeks ago,” Brady Brady wrote. “That’s why we hurt. So, overall, it’s Kase and Ritchie wrote in the post. “Since then, I’ve Because we know that he was always to the Bruins, in exchange for a witnessed the well deserved outpour- fighting against the norm. He was do- 2020 first-round pick, Backes, ing of love and support for the families ing more than his share. Now who is Heinen, and a prospect. The idea of that had so much left to give, and it’s going to do the work that is still here a first-round pick going to the Ducks helped me reflect and gain perspective. to be done? Who is going to fight and for that return might seem a little too I know that love, peace and joy will break the norms with love and joy and high, however, it should be noted always endure. And in this tragedy, I inspiration? Who is going to discard that the Bruins had to give up a little have learned so much. Why has this fear, and doubt, and hate? Who is extra in order to get someone to touched me in the way that it did? Why going to carry the load and be the take on the rest of Backes’ contract, has it kept me up at night, and brought superhero that he was? The answer is which runs through next season at a me so many tears? simple to me, ALL OF US. Decide to $6 million cap hit. “In Kobe, we were able to witness make the change in yourself. If there Ondrej, 24, was drafted by Ana- the man in the arena. For many of us, is anything I have learned and been heim in the seventh round of the sports show what we are made of, they inspired by through this tragic event, 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He had 23 define our personalities and emotions. it is this, SEIZE THE DAY. That’s points on seven goals and 16 as- We cannot hide from the good or the what Kobe always did, and that’s sists in 49 games with the Ducks bad, from the wins or the losses… the what he wanted for us too.” PLAY FOR FREE WITH PROMO CODE: PIC