Dorchester Reporter “The News and Values Around the Neighborhood” Volume 29 Issue 9 Thursday, March 1, 2012 50¢ City wrestles with policing its jobs policy

By Melissa Tabeek thresholds, according to and females – in work percent of all workers meet when they are in the policy. Special to the Reporter a Reporter analysis of being done with public on a job site are Boston composing their work- But, there are reper- Most companies that city reports. The Boston money. residents, 25 percent are force, but over the years, cussions for companies win contracts for publicly Residents Job Policy The policy sets out minority citizens, and 10 city officials have been that do not make a make funded building projects (BRJP), a city ordinance, specific targets: City- percent are female. careful to avoid using a “good-faith effort” to in Boston continue to fall is aimed at ensuring hired contractors are The policy – in place it as a cudgel to force try, well short of city-man- diversity – of Boston resi- directed to make sure since the 1980s— gives companies to meet the In a story last week, the dated minimum-hiring dents, minority groups, that, at minimum, 50 contractors a goal to exact minimums laid out (Continued on page 5) St. Mark’s Area group supports single-ward vote on Hub casino By Gintautas Dumcius News Editor The St. Mark’s Area Civic Association met on Tuesday night and voted 11-5 to keep a referendum on a Boston casino confined to the ward in which the gambling facility would be located. The vote followed a discussion among members and a presentation from City Councillor At-Large Ayanna Pressley on the 2011 law allowing the establishment of casinos in the Bay State. Suffolk Downs, an East Boston race track, is put- ting a together a proposal for a casino in conjunction with Caesars. While the City Council is split on whether there should be a city-wide vote, Mayor Thomas Menino supports a vote in the ward where the casino would be located. According to the Menino administration, a city-wide referendum on the casino proposal could only occur with the approval of both the mayor and the City Council. Otherwise, a referendum would More than 1,200 students from in and around Boston gathered downtown last Thursday to march with be restricted to an East Boston ward. the Youth Jobs Coalition, a Dorchester-based organization that advocates for statewide youth employ- Supporters of a ward-only vote said East Boston ment. Story, page 4. Photo by Travis Watson would feel the negative impact that accompanies a casino. “They’re the ones who should make that decision,” said Camilla Duffy, age 69. The president City takes action in Five Star oil case, of the civic group’s board of directors, Luis Jimenez, and one of the vice presidents, Douglass Hurley, said they voted for a ward-only referendum. rids property of company’s vehicles But supporters of a city-wide vote say the cost of By Gintautas Dumcius the company, Michael Gargano, in see them come back,” he said public safety will affect the entire city. “The negative News Editor December. It ordered the company Tuesday as a group of officials impacts aren’t just in their ward,” said Greg Thole, The saga of City Hall vs. the to remove the vehicles, including from various city agencies and age 30. Five Star Oil Company may have an oil truck and an 18-wheeler, several university students who State Rep. Marty Walsh, a Dorchester Democrat reached a turning point. that were stored illegally on the are focused on urban planning and a longtime backer of casinos, attended the City officials said this week that property and called a fire hazard. took a walk-through of the meeting, which was held in the lower hall of St. an abatement order is in effect, Last Thursday night, city Bowdoin-Geneva neighborhood. Mark’s church, and noted that a casino will bring preventing the company from officials saw that the 18-wheeler The heavy-duty vehicles at 2,000 jobs and stem the loss of revenue that Mas- parking heavy duty vehicles on had returned. It was ticketed the Star Five Oil site, located sachusetts gamblers who head to Foxwoods bring its property, located at the corner and towed, and the company was at 303 Bowdoin St., have been a to Connecticut. of Bowdoin Street and Geneva hit with $800 in fines, according headache to community members (Continued on page 4) Avenue and long considered an to Darryl Smith, an assistant and city officials, who have eyesore by local residents. commissioner with the city’s In- frequently fought over the parking The abatement order was hand- spectional Services Department. situation there. The dispute has INSIDE THIS WEEK delivered to one of the owners of “I don’t think you’re going to (Continued on page 4) Peter Skipper, 21, is a mover and shaker on Williams College campus. Lynch backs Obama on contraception Page 7. By Gintautas Dumcius issue through dueling radio ads. promise position,” Lynch, a con- News Editor The Obama administration said servative Democrat who opposes U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D- in January that employee health abortion, told the Reporter on South Boston), who criticized coverage through religious groups Thursday. “I was one of those who President Obama’s initial con- and organizations must include thought the initial policy, which traception rule, is backing the contraception, before backtrack- required the Catholic Church to White House’s compromise as U.S. ing and saying they can be exempt provide contraceptives, was an with insurance companies picking overreach. I think the president’s Sen. Scott Brown and Elizabeth All contents copyright Warren, a Democratic candidate up the tab. compromise was a good one. I real- © 2012 Boston for Senate, Warren battle over the “I’m comfortable with the com- (Continued on page 9) Neighborhood News, Inc. Page 2 THE Reporter March 1, 2012 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record Yancey move on crime bills raises some senatorial ire Fire scorches By Gintautas Dumcius Senate bills, saying the language is riverside marshes News Editor too broad, and that the proposals will A pair of state senators have lit into lead to overcrowding and increased City Councillor Charles Yancey’s costs from the hiring of parole officers. resolution calling for a slowdown in Beacon Hill deliberations on the Weighing of revamped proposed three strikes and habitual Council districts continues offender bills. Sen. Steven Baddour, Councillors on the committee a Methuen Democrat who is vice charged with redrawing the city’s nine chair of the budget-writing Ways and Council districts inched closer to a final Means Committee, and Bruce Tarr, map this week, as they weighed moving a Gloucester Republican who serves as voting precincts from one district to the minority leader, accused Yancey’s another. resolution of spreading “inaccuracies The political boundaries of state and and misconceptions” about the Senate’s local districts must be redrawn every habitual offender proposal. ten years because of population shifts. Due to a scheduling conflict, the pair State lawmakers finished redrawing did not attend a City Council hearing Congressional, state Senate, and state on a resolution, but they sent an aide House districts last year, while the City from Tarr’s office to read a letter to Council has been working on putting City Councillor Michael Ross, who together a map that equalizes popula- chairs the Public Safety Committee, tions in the nine districts because of and his colleagues. growth in some neighborhoods and Baddour and Tarr wrote that the Sen- population losses in others. ate bill, which passed overwhelmingly, Per the open meeting law, councillors applies to a narrow group of individuals are hashing out the issue in public, and and crimes. “One need only review the meeting roughly once a week. list of applicable felonies to determine District 4 Councillor Yancey on Firefighters had to lay several hundred feet of hose last Wednesday night to that the Senate bill most certainly Monday released his own map, battle a brush fire along the Neponset River in Lower Mills. The blaze, reported would not ‘ensnare the non-violent, linking Latinos in District 1 to Asian around 7:15 p.m., consumed brush behind Ventura Park and took firefighters the petty criminal, the drug dependent, voters in Chinatown, while chucking from six engine companies, two ladder companies and two specialized brush- and the mentally ill,’ as the resolution Charlestown from the district and into fire units, the Boston Fire Department reports. Fire Department spokesman proposed by Councillor Yancey states,” District 8. A map featuring that move Steve MacDonald reports firefighters found it “unreal” to be fighting a brush they noted. is unlikely to garner support from the fire in February. “I am not a meteorologist but I would think the lack of snow current District 1 city councillor, Sal cannot be good for the water supply or our landscape,” he said. LaMattina. District 3 would remain largely the same under Yancey’s Map, while FBI seeks fugitive in child rape cases District 7, which includes some of The FBI has launched a campaign Dorchester, would extend into Mission to find John J. Hartin, a Dorchester Hill and the Fens. man who fled the area after being Yancey said his map creates six charged with five counts of statutory districts with majority-minority rape in 1993. The FBI says there’s a population and maintained that the $25,000 reward for whoever provides changes would lead to more people of information leading to Hartin’s color on the City Council. capture. According to the FBI, Hartin But District 6 Councillor Matt “is wanted for allegedly abusing O’Malley said he could not support two young children he befriended,” it, noting that Yancey’s map splits specifically, two boys, then 8 and 9. up neighborhoods like West Roxbury, Charles Yancey: Stirs a fuss Hartin today is 42 and 5’8” tall. At the time he fled, he was 200 lbs, with brown Hyde Park and Mission Hill. hair and brown eyes. He was working as a security guard, but had studied District 7 Councillor Tito Jackson The cost of the bill, after implementa- graphic and computer arts in college. Hartin, born and raised in Dorchester, also proposed a map, which would move tion, will be offset by “cost-saving “should be considered armed and dangerous,” the bureau says. measures,” such as allowing drug the Polish Triangle into District 3. offenders serving mandatory minimum District 3 Councillor Frank Baker has sentences to become eligible for parole, said he supports such a move. Jackson’s Man convicted of child rapes that they added. map, which O’Malley expressed support Yancey offered up a brief response, for, would flip Ward 4 Precinct 2 – the occurred over a ten-year span Prudential Center area – from District maintaining the bill takes away A Suffolk Superior jury found a Dorchester man guilty last week of raping 2 into District 7. Jackson’s district sentencing discretion from judges. In two young family friends over a period of years. Kenneth Ward, 43, faces up to would also pick up Ward 8 Precinct 6, a statement before the hearing, Yancey life in prison when he is sentenced next month. Ward abused two girls over a the Newmarket area. said, “I don’t think there is anyone period of ten years — including one who was just seven at the time— beginning District 2 Councillor Bill Linehan, on this body that would like to see in 1992. The victims came forward in 2010. chair of the redistricting committee, hundreds of people warehoused in our “The crimes here were despicable,” District Attorney Daniel Conley said. also proposed a map that would leave prisons, when what they really need is “The clinical language of a criminal statute just doesn’t impart the horror Jackson outside of his district and force drug and alcohol treatment programs.” of what these children endured. These girls showed tremendous courage in him to move elsewhere within District In November, the House passed breaking the silence, disclosing the abuse, and in the end protecting other 7, but councillors are unlikely to vote its own version of an anti-crime bill, children from this predator.” with members of the Black and Latino on a map that would put one of their Caucus voting against it, arguing that colleagues in such an awkward position. it negatively and disproportionately affects their communities. Polling location changes Man admits to manslaughter in wife’s killing for presidential primary House and Senate negotiators are A man who admitted to strangling his wife in September 2010 was sentenced Some voters in Wards 15 and 16 attempting to work out a compromise to at least 15 years in prison last Thursday after he pled guilty to voluntary will be heading to a different polling bill to send to Gov. Deval Patrick, manslaughter. Roger Paron, Jr., 52, killed his 39-year-old wife Victoria Paron location for the presidential primary who has said he would support a in the room they shared in a Bicknell Street house. balanced anti-crime bill “targeting the on Tues., March 6. Voters in Ward most dangerous and damaging for the 15, Precinct 1 will have to head to the strictest sentences, and better prepar- Lilla Frederick Pilot Middle School on ing the non-dangerous for eventual Columbia Road., down the street from A Readers Guide to Today’s Dorchester Reporter (USPS 009-687) release and reintegration.” Barbara the former location, the East Zone Early Published Weekly Ferrer, head of the Boston Public Learning Center. Voters in Precincts 7 Periodical postage Health Commission, echoed Patrick and 10 of Ward 16 are slated to go to Dorchester Reporter paid at Boston, MA. in her remarks, telling councillors that Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy’s March 1, 2012 POSTMASTER: Send ad- Neponset campus, once known as St. dress changes to: Mayor Thomas Menino backs a bill 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120 that is “appropriately tough” on crime Ann’s School, on Neponset Ave. The Dorchester, MA 02125 Boys & Girls Club News...... 14 Days Remaining Until but also includes “pathways” to drug old polling location is the Engine 20 Mail subscription rates $30.00 treatment and rehabilitation. Firehouse up the street. More informa- Next Week’s Reporter...... 7 per year, payable in advance. tion is available at www.cityofboston. Opinion/Editorial/Letters...... 8 Make checks and money orders At the City Council hearing on Evacuation Day...... 16 Tuesday, state Reps. Russell Holmes gov/elections. payable to The Dorchester Reporter and mail to: (D-Mattapan) and Carlos Henriquez Neighborhood Notables...... 10 First Day of Spring...... 19 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120 (D-Dorchester) pointed to quick EDITOR’S NOTE: Check out Easter...... 39 Dorchester, MA 02125 passage of the House bill, noting that updates to Boston’s political scene View from Pope’s Hill...... 12 there was little time for lawmakers to at The Lit Drop, located at dotnews. News Room: (617) 436-1222 review the legislation. Officials from com/litdrop. Email us at newseditor@ Business Directory...... 16 Advertising: (617) 436-1222 the Boston branch of the NAACP also dotnews.com and follow us on Twitter: Fax Phone: (617) 825-5516 testified against both the House and @LitDrop and @gintautasd. Obituaries...... 18 Subscriptions: (617) 436-1222 March 1, 2012 The Reporter Page 3 Agency helps LGBT seniors enjoy their Golden Years in comfort

By Jackie Gentile the dignity, well-being, Special to the Reporter and independence of The Ethos Equality Boston LGBT seniors, Fund launch on Febru- aiming to keep them ary 16 proved to be an living independently for unexpectedly good night as long as possible. for the non-profit agency In conjunction with based in Jamaica Plain. the LGBT Aging Project, Ethos hosted a fundrais- part of Ethos’s efforts er at the Boston Public to help seniors socialize Library in Copley Square is the community café. featuring a reception The organization has and screening of “Gen two: Café Emmanuel at Silent,” filmmaker Stu Emmanuel Church on Maddux’s documentary Newbury St. and Out about LGBT seniors in to Brunch at Roslindale and around Boston for House. Seniors from whom the Golden Years Boston neighborhoods are often tarnished by including Dorchester discrimination. congregate every Thurs- The event pleasantly day (Emmanuel Café) surprised Dale P. Mitch- and on the first Saturday ell, Executive Director of of the month (Out to Ethos and co-founder of Brunch). As a direct Proceeds from the Feb. 16 Ethos Equality Fund fundraiser will help the agency’s work with LGBT se- the LGBT Aging Project. result of the $35,000 niors. Shown at the event were, from left, are Dale Mitchell, Executive Director, Ethos; Stu Maddux, “We had no idea raised at the Feb. 16 re- Director of Gen Silent; Lisa Krinsky, Director, LGBT Aging Project; Melvin (Mel) Simms, Gen Silent Cast whether or not we would ception, Out to Brunch’s Member; and Bob Linscott, Assistant Director, LGBT Aging Project. Photo courtesy Ethos even raise any money,” frequency has increased Mitchell said. “We’re no aging service agencies wall riots broke out, ers into their homes, Mitchell said. “I felt we’d to twice a month; it had longer the only, which is in Boston as well and as experienced a “pre-civil sometimes the only place be lucky if we raised been cut due to previous the most gratifying thing the fund becomes more rights reality, which was where the proverbial $5,000 because it’s an budgetary limitations. of all.” successful and is able to a very dark period with closet does not exist and untested constituency There are no specific Other aging agencies raise more money, we’ll lots of repression, a lot they can be themselves. and an untested issue in LGBT senior centers in such as the Sharon Adult make the funds available of discrimination.” Mitchell and his team are terms of fundraising. We Massachusetts. Nation- Center, North Shore to them as well,” Mitchell Those in the military dedicated to providing raised $35,000.” ally, there is only — the Elder Services in Sa- said. would be dishonor- LGBT seniors with safe, Ethos primarily serves SAGE center in New lem, South Shore Elder “I think we have ably discharged, those comfortable services in West Roxbury, Jamaica York City, which opened Services in Braintree, something that, as my seeking mental health and out of the home. Plain, Hyde Park, Mat- just last month. But, the Somerville-Cambridge staff says, has legs,” he help would be declared “Every mainstream tapan and Roslindale Ethos meal sites have Elder Services and laughed. mentally ill and pos- [aging agency] has a but serves Dorchester become “de facto senior All Souls Unitarian What problems are sibly given electric shock burden to carry in that residents who attend centers,” places where Universalist Church LGBT seniors facing? treatments and, in some they’ve got to tell the programs and events seniors can socialize and in Braintree have cre- “Part of it is just their extreme cases, LGBTs LGBT community we’re which are open and feel comfortable without ated LGBT-friendly life history,” Mitchell would be incarcerated or different,” he said. “We welcoming to all. having to hide their meal sites, such as the noted. An 80-year-old given a lobotomy. won’t just tolerate you, The private, not-for- sexual orientation or be community cafes, and woman, for example, Driven to mistrust, we’ll affirm you.” profit organization is wary of discrimination. dinner programs. who lived in New York LGBT seniors have dif- For more information, dedicated to maintaining “Well, we’re the first,” “There are a lot of other City when the Stone- ficulty allowing strang- visit ethocare.org. Page 4 THE Reporter March 1, 2012 Order rids lot of oil company vehicles on Bowdoin St. City tows vehicle, fines owner

(Continued from page 1) said. “We employ a lot of one of several issues a a long history, extending the kids and keep them “neighborhood response back some dozen years. out of trouble. They look team” for Bowdoin-Gene- The company originally up to us as role models. va, formed in November, had a permit to park two We keep this area clean.” is faced with. Made up vehicles there, but when Davida Andelman, a largely of city officials that expired, its request local activist, said she from Inspectional Ser- for a zoning variance to appreciated Smith and vices, Department of park trucks was denied. his department’s work on Neighborhood Develop- At one point, the issue the issue. But, she added, ment, the Boston Police headed to housing court. she’ll reserve comment Department, and others, The company did not about a resolution when the group meets several immediately respond she doesn’t see large times a month for meet- yesterday to a request vehicles parked in the ings and a walk-through for comment on the latest lot. She noted that she of the neighborhood. City inspectors are shown last Thursday night at the intersection of Bowdoin had seen a truck parked They handle issues rang- Street and Geneva Avenue. The city towed a truck belonging to Five Star Oil activity. In a 2008 Re- that they say was illegally parked. Photo courtesy City of Boston porter article, co-owner on the lot last Thursday, ing from street lighting James Patterson said before ISD officials had to foreclosed homes health center, walked brownstones and an enforcement that you can the business has kept the it towed. “We’ll have to that have fallen into down towards the Five overgrown garden on use as a team,” Smith neighborhood quieter wait and see,” she said. disrepair. Star Oil Company site Coleman Street. “Once said, as agency officials and largely crime-free. T h e p r o b l e m o f On a sunny Tuesday af- and then up Levant St., you bring all the agencies took notes and snapped “We’ve been in the neigh- 18-wheelers and trucks ternoon, about 20 people eventually making their together, you’re able to pictures of some of the borhood a long time,” he at the oil company was left the Bowdoin-Geneva way to the dilapidated see other methods of buildings. Civic group favors ward vote on casino Notice of Nondiscriminatory (Continued from page 1) vote. Middlesex, Essex, Nor- man is also slated to Policy as to Students Walsh said he supports “It’s a tough thing for folk and Worcester. pick a commissioner. The Mattapan/Greater Boston Technology a ward-only vote, argu- us to tell them,” Walsh The legislation also The remaining two will ing that the city should said of East Boston sets up a five-member be joint picks made by Learning Center admits students of any race, not determine something residents. gaming commission, Patrick, Coakley, and color, natinal and ethnic origin to all the rights, that affects one neigh- The casino law, signed which will regulate Grossman. privileges, program, and activities generally borhood. He pointed by Gov. Deval Patrick the gambling industry. Pressley acknowl- to decades ago when in November, allows Patrick has tapped a edged struggling with accorded or made available to students at the Dorchester residents for three resort casinos dean at UMass Boston, the issue of casinos and school. It does not discriminate on the basis were able to stop the New and one facility with a Stephen Crosby, as the whether there should be of race, color national and ethnic origin in England Patriots from slot machine. The law chair, while Attorney a ward-only or city-wide administration of its educational policies, building their football also splits the state General Martha Coakley referendum, and told stadium on the Neponset into three regions, with on Tuesday announced St. Mark’s civic associa- admissions policies, scholarship and loan Drive-In site, and asked one casino allowed per her choice, retired New tion members that she programs, and athletic and other school- how residents would region. Boston is in “Re- Jersey State Police Lt. wanted to hear their administered programs. have felt if that issue had gion A,” which includes Col. Gayle Cameron. views. been put to a city-wide the counties of Suffolk, Treasurer Steven Gross- March 1, 2012 The Reporter Page 5 City seeks to balance jobs policy’s goals with economy (Continued from page 1) they submitting their Turner Construction percent from 3.3 percent. When there is more work be higher, particularly Reporter revealed that a paperwork and payroll and Gilbane —two con- The BRA also tracks around, the numbers for women and people New Hampshire-based on time? What are the struction firms— have and posts statistics on are more accurate,” said of color,” he said. contractor — Sunshine trades they’re utilizing? not met their numbers hiring for private con- Walsh. Walsh believes that Paving— has been under Is there outreach in the in the past, Woodson struction jobs in the city He added that when new and upcoming proj- more intense scrutiny community? Is there said they worked out in a separate database. there is a lack of work, ects will not only create from city officials for outreach to the city’s job a settlement in which According to a Reporter companies are more job opportunities for the their dismal hiring re- bank?” said Woodson. the companies made analysis of these figures, likely to keep their core people working in the cord to date as they over- Before construction donations to two groups there have been small work force, rather than city of Boston, but in see the reconstruction begins on a project, there working to support job gains in privately-funded adding new employees. six months, will provide of Cronin-Wainwright is a pre-construction creation and training in projects happening from “The city is doing a a good benchmark for Park. (The park has meeting held with con- Boston: Madison Park 2009 to 2011. Resident great job with enforce- better evaluating com- recently been re-named tractors and representa- Vocational High School numbers increased to ment,” Walsh said. “In pliance of contractors in honor of Rev. Dr. tives from the Boston and Youth Building 31.5 percent from 29.8 the last year or so, they with the BRJP. William Loesch.) Redevelopment Author- Boston, a non-profit percent in that time have really picked up “There’s a lot of work Sunshine Paving first ity or the BRJP Office, organization. frame, while the number on it. [The BRJP] is one in Boston that is coming caught the attention depending on the project. The complexities of of minorities increased to of the prerequisites to down the road in 6 of the Boston Resident This is when contractors enforcing the Jobs Policy 33.8 percent from 28.9 work in the city. That’s months. There are 10 Jobs Policy Office when are informed of the Job are more readily avail- percent. Female hiring not a lot to ask for of a to 12 jobs starting that the contractor Sunshine Policy and asked to sign able now, in part, because increased slightly also, company when they’re will get those numbers Paving didn’t submit a contract agreeing to the hiring statistics are to 4.7 percent from 4.2 working here, making up,” said Walsh. “We’ll their payroll as required make a best faith effort posted online at the BRA percent. their money here. They be able to get people under the policy, accord- to meet the numbers in website. The Boston Woodson says one has should be held to a off the bench because ing to Brooke Woodson, the ordinance. City Council in 2010 to take into effect the standard.” companies will need who oversees enforce- When contractors do passed an amendment to market when looking at Lewis Finfer, ex- to hire outside their ment of the policy for the not make a good faith the original Jobs Policy these numbers. ecutive director of the workforce.” Menino administration. effort, Woodson said, ordinance requiring the “The market fluctuates Massachusetts Action Walsh points to pre- When it became clear they will be called in Boston Employment like anything else…A lot League, said Boston Job apprenticeship pro- to Woodson that Sun- for a “corrective action Commission (BEC) — a of the factors are outside Policy is widely viewed grams such as Building shine Paving was not meeting” to discuss how liaison committee estab- of the city’s control, year as one of the stronger Pathways — a partner- making a “best faith the contractor can meet lished to work with the to year and month to ordinances nationally. ship between the Boston effort” to meet target their goals. Woodson’s BRJP Office to monitor month,” said Woodson, Los Angeles, which just Housing Authority, The hiring numbers, he took office has the authority compliance — and the who added that people adopted a Construction Construction Institute, action, withholding three to withhold payments, BRA to make informa- moving out of the city for Careers and Project Sta- and the building trades lump payments totaling sanction suspension tion available online. the suburbs may have bilization Policy in 2008, —that are a step in the $355,000 for work done payments, terminate a According to statistics something to do with the aims to have 30 percent right direction to get new at the park over the last contract, recover the reviewed by the Reporter decrease in numbers. of total work hours be people in the workforce. few months. contract award price as on the BRA’s website, State Rep. Martin local and community Last year Building Work at the park— liquated damages and from 2009 to 2011, the Walsh, who also serves area workers, with 10 Pathways had a class nestled between Codman deny right to participate number of Boston resi- as secretary-treasurer percent disadvantaged of 14, all of whom found Square and St. Mark’s in future projects for up dents hired for publicly- of the Boston Building workers. jobs. Looking forward, Area— has come to a to three years. funded jobs decreased to Trades Council, agrees C i t y C o u n c i l l o r Walsh hopes this year’s halt as the company and “Actions like these 32.3 percent from 36.9 with Woodson’s assess- Charles Yancey is not class of 16 will do the city officials work out a [sanctions and withhold- percent. Minority hiring ment. Walsh explained satisfied, however, and same, and the program solution to the hiring ing payments] usually dropped as well, decreas- that the drop in compli- wants to see better com- will continue to grow. problem. gets their attention and ing to 29.9 percent from ance can be attributed to pliance figures. “We’ve had a 100 Woodson said his office they usually change 41.4 percent. Female a rough economy. “I don’t think [the percent placement rat- uses more than just num- their behavior,” said numbers made a small “[2009 to 2011] was a numbers] are reason- ing in the unions,” said bers to determine if there Woodson. gain, increasing to 3.8 very bad time for jobs… able. I think they should Walsh. has been a real effort Payment suspen- made by the contractor sions —like the one to diversify their work now in place at Cronin- force. Wainwright Park— is “Some of the ques- relatively rare, but it has “With Good Will Doing Service” tions we ask are: are happened before. When 1737- 2012 Ashmont Hill lends voice to a push for trash ordinance Fearing night-time The Ashmont Hill The Charitable Irish Society of Boston disruptions from trash Associate wrote the pick-ups, the civic group “welcome increase in for the Ashmont Hill vitality and commercial Saturday, March l7, 2012 neighborhood is backing activity in nearby Pea- a push to regulate the body Square and the St. 275th Anniversary Dinner timing of commercial Mark’s Area Main Street trash collection. district, along with the The Ashmont Hill As- existence of uses within and Anniversary Life Achievement Awards sociation last week sent the neighborhood that a letter of support to currently or in the future Sister Janet Eisner, SND the City Council for a may use commercial petition put together by trash collection services, President of Emmanuel College City Councillor At-Large including several large Felix Arroyo and District apartment buildings and Dick Flavin 8 City Councillor Mi- a daycare center, hold chael Ross. Councillors the potential for future Media Personality, Poet and Playwright took testimony on the disruption to the quality measure, which sits in of life in Ashmont Hill if the Government Opera- collection times cannot Henry Lee tions Committee, during be regulated.” Past President of the Friends of the Public Garden a Monday night hearing They added: “We are at City Hall. While the also aware that other city can regulate the tim- Boston neighborhoods Kathleen M. O’Toole ing of residential trash experience serious nega- Former Boston Police Commissioner collection, commercial tive impacts from night- trash collection remains time commercial trash unregulated, according collections. Therefore, to Arroyo’s office. we believe that it is The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel State Reps. Marty important that the City Walz (D-Back Bay) and of Boston be able to 136 St. James Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts Aaron Michlewitz (D- regulate commercial North End) have signed collection times, just Reception at 6:00pm $175 per person onto the home rule peti- as it is able to regulate Dinner at 7:00pm RSVP by March 12, 2012 tion, which must pass residential collection Black Tie Optional 617 330-1737 the Legislature if passed times, to help improve by the 13-member City the quality of life in all [email protected] Council and signed by of Boston’s neighbor- the mayor. hoods.” Page 6 THE Reporter March 1, 2012 Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 Codman Square 690 Washington St. • 617-436-8214 Chieftains hail their 50th; Fields Corner 1520 Dorchester Ave. • 617-436-2155 Symphony Hall concert March 14 Lower Mills The remarkable Chief- 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 tains, now marking their Uphams Corner 50th year of bringing 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 traditional Irish music Grove Hall to venues around the 57 Crawford St. • 617-427-3337 world with an extensive tour of Europe and North Mattapan Branch America, will be perform- 1350 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan • 617-298-9218 ing for the 24th time in Homework Assistance Program (HAP). Boston when they gather Trained mentors offer homework help when Boston at Symphony Hall on Public Schools are in full session. Monday through Wed., March 14, for an Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. bpl.org/homework 8 p.m. show entitled, Adams Street Branch “Voice of Ages” with Friday, March 2, 9:30 a.m. – Open Winter Paddy Moloney & The Playgroup. Make the library your playground this Chieftains and Special winter in our open playgroup, for children ages Guests [one of whom is 1 1/2 to 6. Toys, puppets, big books, board books, former member Seán crafts, crayons, and more in our heated auditorium. Keane]. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The ensemble was 11 a.m. – Introduction to Email. Class for those formed in 1962 by Paddy Sean Keane, left, Paddy Moloney, Kevin Conneff and Matt Molloy are celebrat- wanting to start with an email account. Moloney, who brought ing their 50th anniversary as the Chieftains. Photo by Barry McCall Tuesday, March 6, 10:30 a.m. – Reading together folk musicians Readiness – Spring Session. Story times designed such as fiddler Martin for a total of 18 Grammy nies, Carolina Chocolate Tufts Health Plan, with to develop the building blocks for literacy. Includes Fay, flautist Michael Awards, and are six-time Drops, Punch Brothers), 89.7 WGBH as media games, manipulatives, songs and activities for Tubridy, tin whistle winners. The group has Irish and Scottish folk partner. children ages 3 - 5. Children must be accompanied virtuoso Seán Potts and also won an Emmy and (Imelda May, Lisa Han- Tickets are $75, $65, by an adult. bodhrán player David a Genie award. nigan, Paolo Nutini). $57 and $47,and are Codman Square Branch Fallon. Potts and Tu- To celebrate their After the Symphony available online at ce- Friday, March 2, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story bridy left in 1978 and golden anniversary, the Hall show, the group will lebrityseries.org, by Time. Every story time has three stories on a theme were replaced by Kevin Chieftains last week head to New York and a calling CelebrityCharge and a craft. Conneff and Matt Molloy, released a new CD, St. Patrick’s Day date at at 617-482-6661 Monday- Tuesday, March 6, 11 a.m. – Preschool Story who remain in the band “Voice of Ages,” (Hear/ Carnegie Hall. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Time. If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, today. The Chieftains are Concord). Produced by Celebrity Series of Bos- or at the Symphony Hall bring them to the Codman Square Branch of the recognized for bringing Paddy Moloney and T. ton, which first welcomed box office, 301 Massachu- Boston Public Library for story time. Be sure to call traditional Irish music Bone Burnett, it fea- The Chieftains to the city setts Ave. in advance to verify that this event has not been to the world’s attention, tures the group teaming in 1981, is presenting this Larry Cunningham rescheduled or canceled. and were officially named with, among others, month’s performance, shows are cancelled Fields Corner Branch Ireland’s Musical Am- stars from the worlds entitled, “Voice of Ages” The Larry Cunning- Friday, March 2, 11 a.m. – Play to Learn bassadors, as they have of indie-rock (Bon Iver, with Paddy Moloney & ham performances sched- Playgroup and Story Time. This is a collaboration become the standard The Decemberists, The The Chieftains and Spe- uled for March 16-18 at between Countdown to Kindergarten, Play to Learn bearers of the Irish folk Low Anthem), country cial Guests [one of whom Concannon’s in Norwood, playgroups, and the Fields Corner branch. music tradition. They and Americana (The is former member Seán the Irish Social Club in Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 p.m. – Hatha Yoga. Free have been nominated Civil Wars, Pistol An- Keane]. The sponsor is West Roxbury, and Flo- hatha yoga class taught by integral yoga instructor rian Hall in Dorchester, Alicia Zipp. Fontbonne Academy Congratulates respectively, have been Wednesday, March 7, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool put off due to the artist’s Films and Fun. Preschool fun for kids ages 2 and up. Adriana Jaimes ’11 health. 10:30 a.m. – Creative Movement with Erica Sigal. Pat McDonough, the Reading readiness program for under 6 yrs. old and show’s promoter and a caregiver. producer, in wishing Grove Hall Branch Larry Cunningham a Thursday, March 1, 3 p.m. – John Harvard Book quick recovery, says he Celebration College Life Series. Join a Harvard “will be putting on a show, student for a discussion on what life is like in college. with a new date and a Friday, March 2, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Sto- different artist. rybook Films. Meet in the children’s activity room. Jordan performs in Monday, March 5, 1:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation Celtic Sojourn shows Group. Improve your English language skills at the Dorchester’s own Ki- ESL Conversation Group. The ESL Conversation eran Jordan will perform Group meets every Monday from 1:30-3pm. in the seventh annual A Exhibition - Water Color Paintings by Vanessa St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Kelly-Loud. A native of Roxbury, Vanessa Kelly- Sojourn concert. The Loud brings to life through her work the rich cultural show which will be traditions of Black women. Through March 2. Adriana Jaimes of Boston is attending Boston University this year, studying staged at the Zeiterion Lower Mills Branch Biochemistry with a Pre-Medicine concentration. Highlights of her Theater in New Bedford Thursday, March 1, 6:30 p.m. – Romance & Fontbonne career include being a leader in the student division of the Anti- on Saturday, March 17 Mystery Book Club. The group will be discussing and at Harvard Univer- The Neighbors are Watching by Debra Ginsberg. Set Genocide Network, STAND, and the Association for Diversity in Action sity’s Sanders Theatre in against the backdrop of the deadly 2007 wildfires organizations on campus. She was the Captain and Choreographer of the Cambridge on Saturday, that forced the evacuation of half a million San Dance Club; a member of the National Honor Society and the Cooking March 24. Hosted by Diego residents, this novel examines the dark side WGBH radio host Brian Club. She also served as an Admissions Ambassador and a Peer Minister. of suburbia, a place where everyone has something O’Donovan, the show will to hide. Pick up your copy at the library. introduce audiences to a “Two things that I love about Fontbonne are its community and the Friday, March 2, 11a.m. – Laptop Basics. Learn wide range of new and the basics of laptop use with one of the library’s opportunities it offers. As an Hispanic girl from Boston, I originally felt I familiar Celtic singers, Windows or Mac laptops. Want an email account? might not fit in at Fontbonne. Though this initially seemed like an issue to musicians, and dancers. We can help you sign up for one and show you the me, Fontbonne provided a very accepting and supportive community and Kieran is an Irish dance basics of internet surfing. Please call or come in to performer, choreogra- made me realize that each girl is accepted at Fontbonne for who she is. sign up in advance. pher and instructor who Tuesday, March 6, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Circle Fontbonne gave me the confidence to explore innate passions and skills, such lives in Lower Mills. She Time. Come read stories, sing songs, and make crafts. as activism. Fontbonne then provided me the opportunity to act on those has more than 25 years Mattapan Branch newly-found interests as well as my old hobbies. While I was at Fontbonne, of dance experience and Friday, March 2, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler Films. is the longtime Dance Bring your toddlers to the library to watch films I started two clubs. Fontbonne has taught me that I am a unique person and Director for A Christmas based on their favorite stories and more. that I can accomplish anything with hard work.” Celtic Sojourn. Joined on Tuesday, March 6, 2 p.m. – Teen Comic Work- stage by Jackie O’Riley shop with Sarah Searle. Join us as we team up the and Kristen Kelly, she Associates of the Boston Public Library’s children’s will bring variety and writer-in-residence, to create our own comics. In this percussive spice to the session we will learn how to make ashcan comics. gatherings. No drawing experience required. Tickets and informa- Uphams Corner Branch tion for both shows are Tuesday, March 6, 10:30 a.m. – Family Story To learn more about Fontbonne Academy visit available at wgbh.org/ Time. Story time lasts about 20 to 30 minutes and www.fontbonneacademy.org, or call 617.615.3014. celtic is followed by a craft and an open play time. March 1, 2012 The Reporter Page 7 Reporter’s News about people in & around People our Neighborhoods Dorchester’s Skipper leading way on the College Council at Williams

By Lisa Hagen His parents are both election, he called it a year. Special to the Reporter educators in Dorches- “learning experience.” “I really enjoy working A Dorchester native ter. His mother is the “It is kind of a cheesy on College Council and and Williams College headmaster of the Tech- story about how I got we’re actually able to junior, Peter Skipper, Boston Academy and his involved in College make a difference and was elected co-president father teachers at BC Council,” he said. “My improve student life,” of the school’s College High. friends and I were work- said Skipper. “I have Council in campus voting “I have strong commu- ing on Deval Patrick’s been friends my co- held two weeks ago. He nity ties to Dorchester,” campaign and I won- president, Krista, since and his electoral coun- Skipper said, noting dered what it would be freshman year and we terpart, Krista Pickett, that he swam for years like to work on my own work well together and also a junior, they will be at the community’s Boys campaign so I ran for a are very compatible.” Heard the one about the rapper-turned-actor from representing the entire and Girls Club. “I plan position in the fall of my Skipper acknowledged the mean streets of Dorchester. student body in college on moving back when I sophomore year.” that his job is going to No, not Mark Wahlberg. Although you’re not affairs. graduate.” As for his new respon- be a challenge, but he far off. Skipper and Pickett Before running for co- sibilities at Williams, is looking forward to it. We’re talking about Dot native Jay Giannone— took about 95 percent of president, Skipper had Skipper said the co- “My co-president and who was one of Wahlberg’s true life entourage mates the vote, topping juniors a long involvement in presidents have three I realize that this is a during his wilder days in the early 90s. Giannone — Darryl Brown and Kevin College Council, running major things to focus huge undertaking,” he who scored small parts in “The Departed” and “Gone O’Connell, 1128 to 152, for several positions. on. They represent the said. “One of the things Baby Gone” — will hit the big screen next month in as about 60 percent In the fall of his sopho- student body as the we highlighted in our a new action-thriller flick called “Safe.” Giannone of Williams students more year, he won the “official voice,” allocate campaign is our goal plays Detective Kolfax, described as a “rough around voted, according to Skip- Neighborhood College all of the money for to be more accessible the edges undercover New York City police detective per, who is majoring in Council position, which funding student groups, by publishing minutes who takes no prisoners” Giannone went to Southie political science with a represents a collection and appoint all students online and making sure High and actually lived in the Old Harbor projects concentration in leader- of dorms on campus. He who are on college com- the student body can ac- growing up. He broke into entertainment through ship studies. ran for class representa- mittees. He said they cess the money allocated break-dancing and rap. Skipper, 21, who said tive the next semester, distribute $400,000 to for clubs.” Safe hits theaters on April 27. he was “overwhelmed and when he lost the on-campus groups every by the strong commu- nity feel” at Williams Bubbles’ Birthdays when he first toured the campus, is also involved And Special Occasions in other organizations By Barbara McDonough including College Dems, Rudolph Diesel patented his engine on Feb. which he founded last 23March is American Red Cross Month and fall, the Committee on Irish-American Heritage Month. The McKeon Undergraduate Life, EIRE Post was organized on Mar. 1, 1954. New and Springstreeters, England Cable News began telecasting on Mar. an all-male a cappella 1, 1992. Charles Lindbergh Jr. was kidnapped group. pub on Mar. 1,1932. (His body was found on May 12 Born and raised on of that year.) Pres. John F. Kennedy signed an Bellflower Street, Skip- executive order establishing the Peace Corps on per moved with his fam- 795 Adams St. • Dorchester Mar. 1, 1961. Mar. 1 is the feast day of St. David, ily to their current home the patron saint of Wales. Dinah Shore would on Mayhew Street when have been 95 on Mar. 1; Desi Arnaz, 95, on the he was 10. Growing up in following day. Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel was Dorchester, he attended “President’s Choice” born in Springfield, MA, on Mar. 2, 1904. The Boston Renaissance premiere of the film “King Kong” was held on Charter School, Boston Mar. 2, 1933. “The Sound of Music” premiered on Latin School, and Boston Serving Lunch & Dinner Mar. 2, 1965. Jean Harlow was born in Kansas College High School. He City, MO, on Mar. 3, 1911. (She died in 1937, briefly attended Boston at the age of 26.) The Iditarod Sled Dog Race Archdiocesan Choir Every day, begins on Mar. 3 and ends with a banquet on School in Cambridge Mar. 18. Time Magazine was first published before going to the Latin on Mar. 3, 1923. School. 7 days a week John Quincy Adams returned to Congress on Mar. 4, 1830. The Boston Globe began publishing on Mar. 4, 1872. People Magazine was first published on Mar. 4, 1974. Five men were killed and six more injured by British troops at the Boston Massacre on Mar. 5, 1770. Winston Churchill gave his “Iron Curtain” speech on Mar. 5, 1946. Mexican General Santa Anna killed Gen. Sam Houston and his men at the Battle of the Alamo on Mar. 6, 1836. Michelangelo was born in Caprese, Italy, on Mar. 6, 1474. The Suez Canal, which connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas, opened to traffic on Mar. 7, 1869. Celebrities having birthdays are: Harry Belafonte, 85 on Mar. 1; Robert Conrad, 77 on Mar. 1; George “CSI” Eads, 45 on Mar. 1; Ron Howard, 58 on Mar. 1; Jon Bon Jovi, 50 on Mar. 2; Lee Radziwill, 79 on Mar. 3; Mary Wilson (of the Supremes), 68 on Mar. 4; Shaquille O’Neal, 40 on Mar. 6; and Rob Reiner, 65 on Mar. 6. Those celebrating their birthdays are John Lyons, Marge Randolph, John Gustafson, Abbie Glikin, Leanne Cummings, Stephanie (Norton) Hampton, Mark Juaire, Matt Castaldi, former Congressman Brian Donnelly, Bethany (Solletti) Lyons, Mary Coughlin, Bill Brett, Ann Tumilty, Kari (Finnegan) Rizzo, and Sheila Lawn. Also observing their birthdays are Dotty Juliano, Stacy (Sweeney) Genduso, Larry Doherty, Brenda Kirby, Krysten McDermott, the Carney’s Judi Helman, Della Melchionda, Phil O’Donnell, Pam (Wallace) Evans, Fr. Don MacMillan, Ann (Leahy) McGough, Alysia Ramsey, John Morrill, and Doris Mullen. Page 8 THE Reporter March 1, 2012 Editorial Fewer voters, more unenrolled for Tuesday’s balloting New statistics reported by the Secretary of State’s office ahead of Tuesday’s presidential primary sug- gest that our state is becoming less partisan and more independent. Unfortunately, it’s also home to fewer registered voters. According to Secretary Bill Galvin’s office, there are 80,000 fewer residents signed up for next Tuesday’s March 6 primary than there were in October 2010, a month before the last statewide election. That’s a 1.9 percent decline. Galvin’s office also reports that the number of registered Democrats dropped by 53,095, or 3.5 per- cent. Republicans slid as well: there are 8,367 fewer registered Republicans on Feb. 15, down 1.8 percent from October 2010. The statewide electorate is now made up of 36 percent Democrats and 11.3 percent Republicans. Almost everyone else— 52 percent— is unenrolled (independent). In Boston, however, the numbers are more sharply tipped towards the Democrats: more than 54 percent of Suffolk County voters are registered Democrats, as opposed to just under 7 percent for Republicans. As the State House News Service points out, “The new registration figures feature detailed on town- by-town breakdowns that will likely be of interest Commentary to incumbents and challengers competing in this year’s state House and Senate and Congressional races, which will unfold in districts redrawn to reflect population shifts recorded in the 2010 Census.” City-teacher contract negotiations These individual figures can be reviwed online ion detail at mass.gov. Secretary Galvin thinks that there’ll be an up- should advance needed reform tick in new voters ahead of November’s election, in committed to the same school philosophy. More flex- which President Obama will face a challenge from by Jorge Martinez ibility by schools in hiring teachers is an important a Republican nominee. Nothing is more important to a community than factor in the success of Boston’s Pilot and Innovation Seven candidates will appear on Tuesday’s Repub- the quality of its schools. The future of our schools schools and public charter schools. lican presidential ballot in Massachusetts. They are, and our children’s education are at stake in the However, in the current school year, 370 Boston in order: Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, Rick Perry, Rock contract being negotiated now between the Boston teachers were part of an administrative process that Santorum, John Huntsman, Michele Bachmann, and Public Schools (BPS) and the Boston Teachers placed them in schools with little or no involvement Newt Gingrich. Registered Democrats cannot pull Union (BTU). by the school principal, and on the basis of seniority a Republican ballot in Massachusetts (some states, The teacher’s contract is not just about pay and and certification rather than performance. In our like Michigan, allow for such “open primaries”). work rules. Its real importance lies in its role as global, high technology world our children need However, voters who are unenrolled can choose to the main instrument for advancing educational advanced skills and knowledge to succeed. We pull one of the three party ballots that will be avail- reforms to improve the quality of education for our cannot afford a system that is based on anything able: Democrat, Republican, or Green-Rainbow. The children in all the City’s public schools. This contract but teaching excellence. The new contract should last-named party will have three candidates on its is the only vehicle that will bring systemic reform, continue open posting, eliminate bumping and presidential ballot, Jill Stein of Massachusetts. including greater school autonomy, flexibility and require excess pool candidates to compete with There’s not much of a contest at the top of the extended time, to the vast majority of Boston public outside applicants. Democratic ballot here on Tuesday, when polls will schools that are not Pilot, Innovation, Turnaround Third, great schools are formed by partner- be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. President Obama is or Horace-Mann In-District Charter schools. ships of teachers, administrators, parents and not opposed for re-nomination and he’ll be the only It is not right that the majority of students, whose students. While BPS parents and students play name listed in the presidential section for Dems. But families pay taxes to support the BPS, do not have the an active role in their schools, they should have there will be many other familiar names from the same advantages as those who happen to attend the a greater voice in school-based decision making, neighborhood on your Democratic sheet: Neighbors schools with the flexibility to implement important including greater and more diverse representation on who have been selected at local caucuses to win reforms. It is for this reason that I joined the Boston School Site Councils and personnel sub-committees election to ward committee will appear as a slate. United for Students Coalition, a broad-based group responsible for hiring teachers. There will also be ovals to fill out for Democratic comprised of 49 student, parent, child advocate, Fourth, the contract should provide for an extended state committee delegates, one man and one woman community, business, civic and faith-based organiza- school day that can help reduce barriers to access and from each state Senate district. tions. The Coalition is advocating for fundamental opportunity and help close achievement gaps. Ad- One other note: If you are unable to vote on Tues- reform in the teacher’s contract so all BPS students ditional time creates the opportunity to engage day because of travel or illness, absentee ballots can have the same opportunity for a great education. students with enriching educational experiences be sought and cast at Boston City Hall until noon As contract talks between the Boston Public in the arts and music as well as academic support on Monday. Schools and the Boston Teachers Union drag on in English and math if needed. Whether or not there’s a contest on your ballot, past 21months, there is greater urgency than ever It is in the self-interest of both BPS and BTU we hope our neighborhood will come out in strong that a reform contract be completed. The time is to collaborate and strive for a new contract with numbers to do our civic duty. See you at the polls. approaching when it will be too late to implement significant systemic changes. With the expected – Bill Forry changes for the next school year in 2012-13. For example, the teacher assignment and transfer expansion of charter school seats over the next process for next year will begin in March. four years, the school system needs to become more This Boston United for Students Coalition is call- competitive or face possible school closings and The Reporter ing for four specific policy changes in the teachers’ reduced teaching positions. “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” contract. And it is absolutely in the interest of children First, a more timely and advanced teacher evalu- and families in the BPS that the two sides reach A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. agreement on a significant reform contract that 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 ation system is needed to support effective teaching Worldwide at dotnews.com and establish greater accountability. Research is financially sustainable. The reforms we are proposing can make a fundamental difference in Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) clearly demonstrates that teacher quality is the Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher most important factor determining student learn- the education of Boston Public School students by William P. Forry, Managing Editor ing. In our schools, there are great teachers and supporting effective teaching and improving student Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor those who are less effective I in connecting with achievement, but they can be implemented only Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor students. The goal of a more effective evaluation through the contract. A new agreement with only Barbara Langis, Production Manager system is to support teachers so they can improve incremental change will fail these students who do Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager their own performance. Timely evaluation requires not have time to wait another two to three years News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 contract language that does not interrupt or delay for reform. Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] The losers in this drawn-out battle are Boston The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in the evaluation process, especially for teachers judged advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. unsatisfactory. public school students and their families. A child only has one chance at each grade, and delay is cost- The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, Multiple measures including data on student or cut any copy without notice. performance should be a major factor in teacher ing our children opportunities for a better education. Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade evaluations as well as student and parent feedback Jorge Martinez is Executive Director of Project Next Issue: Thursday, March 8, 2012 following the new state guidelines. R.I.G.H.T., INC. and is an active member of the Next week’s Deadline: Monday, March 5 at 9 a.m. Second, schools need greater control over teacher Boston United for Students Coalition. Published weekly on Thursday mornings selection to better ensure a cohesive education team All contents © Copyright 2012 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. March 1, 2012 The Reporter Page 9 Lynch ‘comfortable’ with Obama’s contraception stance (Continued from page 1) against the teachings and Commerce and a mechanism of reducing it seems like people are for some people. They ize that it hasn’t made of their church.” War- fellow Massachusetts oil costs.’ ” more entrenched in their want to see pain, they everyone completely ren, in her own radio Democrat. “I think it’s Lynch also trained his positions and it’s been want to see layoffs. And happy, but that’s the ad, said she backs the premature right now. I’m fire on both the left and very difficult to get basic it’s unfortunate because nature of compromise.” administration’s com- not sure that the problem the right in Congress, agreement on some of the I think this is a good Lynch added: “I also promise and hit Brown that we’re seeing will be calling it “silly season” most, I think, common solution for everyone.” think there are some on for supporting a Repub- fixed by a release from in Washington, D.C. “It’s sense approaches to Lynch added he was the far right that want to lican proposal that, in the Strategic Petroleum on both sides. You have some of our most serious skeptical of potential keep that issue alive. So I her words, “threatens Reserves. There’s some the far right and some of problems.” savings from eliminat- think they feel when the women’s access to con- element of speculation the Tea Party folks who Asked if he expected ing Saturday delivery initial policy came out, it traception.” and fear about what’s are saying, ‘Look, we’re an easing of partisanship of mail, as some have was a real gift. You know, Lynch’s comments going to happen next in open to anything except after the Nov. 2012 suggested, adding that in other words, here came last Thursday Iran and what’s going on don’t raise taxes at all, election, Lynch said, it could end up being was [Health and Hu- after a morning speech in the region, and putting especially on higher “We have to focus on lucrative for companies man Services] Secretary to the New England more oil into the market income people.’ They America’s problems. We like UPS. He said he Sebelius with clearly Council, a business- is not going to lower the all signed a pledge and have to stop this, I don’t hopes the bill will get to an overreaching policy focused group headed fears that are driving they’re against that,” know, we have to stop a conference committee that violated religious by former Dorchester that speculation. It’s not he said. “And then you this silliness of just soon with Sen. Brown’s freedom. And so they state Rep. Jim Brett. merely wild speculation; have the far left, who throwing rocks at each help, and he’s looking at are loath to let that go. Lynch largely focused it’s based on some fact, are saying, ‘Look, you other and bringing each a timeline of 90 days for And now, even though his speech on U.S. Postal so that’s driving up the can do anything but you other down.” movement on the issue. the president has come Service reforms and cost.” can’t take a penny out of Pushing reforms of Lynch added that he out with a reasonable took questions from the Lynch said he would any single entitlement the debt-saddled Postal will be headed abroad compromise, they would audience, including one like to see an analysis or public program as Service, Lynch singled again soon, making his still like to keep that on whether he agreed from the Congressional part of the solution.’ So out members of Con- fourteenth trip to Iraq issue front and center if with Congressman Ed Research Service on obviously those counter- gress affiliated with the and his twelfth trip to Af- they could.” Markey’s call to tap whether releasing the points leave us in a tough Tea Party for criticism. ghanistan. He said Iraq Brown, in a radio ad the Strategic Petroleum oil from the reserves place to try to negotiate “There seems to be a nos- is still seeing sporadic that started running Reserve as a way to will mitigate gas prices. any type of compromise. talgia among that small sectarian violence, but Thursday, said the temper gas prices. “There is a need to And so we need to try group of Tea Partiers the situation continues Obama administration’s “I think he was firing maintain that reserve to come to the middle that there’s not more to improve as the budget rule would force “reli- a warning shot, so to and we can’t, every time on both ends and figure blood on the wall. It’s has gone from $10 billion gious organizations to speak,” Lynch said of there’s an oil spike, just out a way forward. And a good solution, there’s a month to $6 billion a offer insurance coverage Markey, a member of the simply say, ‘Okay, we’re unfortunately with elec- not massive layoffs, [but] year. for practices that go Committee on Energy going to do this as a tion season in full swing, there’s not enough pain Seniors deserve attention from elected leaders To the Editor: and the Administration to protect health benefits in retirement, over Medicare co-pays. States currently, The presidential candidates must earned healthcare benefit protections. 22 million retirees in America have cannot afford to meet their Medicaid s t o p t h e It was not too many years ago that had their earned healthcare benefits needs at present funding levels and negativity growing old meant finishing out your cancelled, with another 14.3 million adding more retiree beneficiaries is a Letter to and start days in poverty. But thanks to FDR on the verge of losing them. recipe for fiscal disaster. the Editor f o c u s i n g and social security the elderly were As corporate CEOs eliminate earned We have a vested interest in election on issues able to continue an active and relatively retiree benefits, millions more seniors outcomes on the state, local and national including those affecting America’s moderate lifestyle. But things have are being forced onto Medicare Part D level. We’re watching! We vote! seniors. This cohort (55 & older), who begun to change. After decades long and Medicaid, a joint Federal and state – John Walsh represent 37 percent of the electoral careers accepting lower pay in exchange medical support for those who cannot Washington Street turnout and urgently need Congress for guaranteed employer sponsored afford regular health insurance or even Registration Cedar Grove Baseball St. Brendan’s School Hall 29 Rita Road (use St. Brendan Rd. entrance) 2012 and Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Please Patronize Our Sponsors Neponset Campus, 239 Neponset Avenue Friday, March 2 from 6-8 PM Benefactors Friday, March 9 from 6-8 PM Stop & Shop- Freeport Street Representative Martin Walsh Carpenters Local Union #67 Rodman Ride For Kids and also EasCare Ambulance Thomas M. Finneran Charities Members Plus Credit Union Trinity Financial, Inc. St. Brendan’s School Hall Pipefitters Association Local Union 537 29 Rita Road (use St. Brendan Rd. entrance) Saturday, March 3 From 10 AM-Noon Saturday, March 10 From 10 AM-Noon Sponsors and also John J. O’Connor & Sons Funeral Home Byrne & Drechsler, LLP J. Galvin Insurance Agency Representative Linda Dorcena Forry Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Lambert’s Rainbow Fruit Neponset Circle Car Wash Neponset Campus, 239 Neponset Avenue City Clerk Maureen Feeney Yale Appliance & Lighting The Mud House Dorchester Council #107 Saturday, March 3 From 1PM-3PM Joe Glynn Cleaners Knights of Columbus Saturday, March 10 From 1PM-3PM John P. McKeon Post, Inc. Amvets No. 146 The Sports Page Photography Blasi’s Café St. Ann’s Parish Boston Police Patrolman’s Association St. Brendan’s Parish Sentry South Lincoln Mercury Adams Street Branch Boston Public Library Fees Boston Firefighters Credit Union T-Ball $40.00 One child (minors or majors) $100.00 Patrons Two children (minors or majors) $125.00** Plasterers & Cement Masons Local 534 Three or more children (minors or majors) $150.00** Lopez The Florist Boston Firefighters Local 718 Senior League (each player) $125.00 Mt. Washington Bank Must be in same immediate family Sonny’s Café and Restaurant Please bring an original birth certificate as proof of age Walter F. Delaney Insurance Agency Inc. for all T-Ball and Minor League players, even if your child played last year. Boosters It will be returned to you immediately. State Senator Jack Hart Cedar Grove Gardens T-Ball must be 5 years old by 4/30/12 Minors must be 8 years old (no exceptions) by 4/30/12 Majors (after tryout) must be 10 years old by 4/30/12 Seniors (after tryout) must be 13 years old by 4/30/12 Please address any questions to Bill Clougher at 617-825-4506 Page 10 THE Reporter March 1, 2012 Reporter’s Neighborhood Notables civic associations • clubs • arts & entertainment • churches • upcoming events Police District C-11 News The Police/Community meeting is usually the second Thurs. of each month, 7 p.m., at a place TBA. Call the Community Service officers at 617- 343-4524. The Detective Unit will be checking all premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to make sure they check the I Ds of persons attempting to purchase alcohol and to prevent the sale of persons under the age of 21. Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assn. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assn. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month). For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assn The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of each month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. The Feb. meeting was cancelled because of Valentine’s Day. The next meeting will be Mar. 13. Info: cedargrovecivic.org or 617-825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assn The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of each month (unless it’s a holiday) at the Boynton/Bay Cove Building on Victory Rd., at 6:30 p.m. The upcoming dates are: Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May The Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston and CA Technologies hosted a special event at the Blue Hill Clubhouse 14, and June 11. Info: clampoint.org. on Talbot Ave. last Tuesday called Tech Girls Rock, an initiative to help girls discover and cultivate Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assn an interest in information technology careers. More than 100 girls ages 10-14 from across the city took Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., part in the event, including, above, l-r, members of the Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club Elissa Perez, Khayli at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: Petigny and Nia Williams. Photo courtesy BGCB columbiasavinhillcivic.org. Freeport-Adams Assn. Hancock St. Civic Assn. Cummins Valley Assn. Meeting the second Wed. of each month, 6:30 The next meetings are Mar. 15, Apr. 19, and May Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at the Mattahunt p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office (the old Dist. 17, in the Bird St. Community Center, (second Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on 11 police station), 1 Arcadia St. floor), 500 Columbia Rd., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood [email protected]. Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- Lower Mills Civic Assn. 7359 or 617-202-1021. Assn The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of each month, The monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday Eastman-Elder Assn. 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community of the month (Mar. 22) in St. Gregory’s Auditorium, The association meets the third Thurs. of each Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call 7 p.m. Plans for the building at 67 Richmond St. will month, 7 p.m., at the Uphams Corner Health Center, 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. be discussed. (Please bring bottles and cans to the across from the fire station. meeting.) Now is the time to become a member, send a $7 check to DLMCA, 15 Becket St., Dor., 02124- 4803. Please include name, address, phone, and e-mail address. McCormack Civic Assn. Meetings the third Tues. of each month (Mar. 20), at 7 p.m., in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall. Please bring canned goods to the meeting for a local food bank. Info: McCormackCivic.com or 617-710-3793. Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assn. The monthly meet- ing usually on the third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., at the First Parish Church. meeting. Info: 617-265-0749 or civic@ firstparish,com. Melville Park Assn. 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., Dor. (Continued on page 16) DotNews.com/PublicSafety

The Dorchester Reporter’s exclusive online Public Safety section is updated with new crime data from the Boston Police every day. See where crime is happening in and around your neighborhood— with timely updates each weekday. March 1, 2012 The Reporter Page 11

Mattapan Community Health Center featured on Better Living with Liz Walker

Watch Channel 5 on March 8th at 7:30 p.m. and see a special piece about the Mattapan Community Health Center and its caring clinicians who are helping their patients to live healthier lives in a healthier community. Page 12 THE Reporter March 1, 2012 Barbara iew rom ope s McDonough’s V F P ’ Hill Hubby and I don’t Patrick’s Day Parade Hubby, however, doesn’t they were going to a have any shamrocks or on radio station WROL’s mind climbing on a terrific store in Attleboro four-leaf clovers in our Irish Hit Parade. This ladder, a stool, or even a to buy some special baby yard as yet but we do year’s parade will be “St. Patrick’s Day is here, you see, chair. He first unearthed clothes because Sue have one snowdrop and held on Sat., Mar. 10, a couple of tiny calcula- has been invited to the at least nine crocuses. beginning at 11 a.m. The We’ll pick some shamrocks, one, two, three. tors on this top shelf. In christening of her pals Hubby went to investi- theme of the parade is We’ll count the leaves and look them over, the far corner, he even Bill and Louise’s twin gate the area where we “The Arts of Ireland.” discovered a tall bud grandsons. Hubby and had planted bulbs last The organizers could And maybe find a four-leafed clover. vase, ideal for one or two I decided that we would fall. There were four not have chosen a better of our roses when they go into the mall area to yellow crocuses in full grand marshal. This I’ll sew green buttons on my vest, bloom in June. Finally, find the Sony outlet. Our bloom and five purple year it is “Team Hoyt.” from the other corner of wonderful Panasonic ones just ready to open. You all know Team Hoyt. Green for St. Patrick is the best. the top shelf, he discov- VCR that we have had The lonely snowdrop It is the father and son I’ll wear a green hat, very high, ered my long-forgotten for probably 20 years had is in the ground across team of Dick and Rick cut-glass sugar bowl and just died. It would not from the front stairs and Hoyt, who have par- And dance a jig—at least I’ll try.” the matching creamer. rewind so the tape just looks so peculiar with ticipated in such races They were a little grubby became entangled inside no other flower near it. as the Boston Marathon, St. Patrick’s Day from being in the cabinet the machine. Hubby took Daughter Sue proudly with Dick pushing Rick for so many years. I the machine apart and pointed out to us that in his wheelchair. If our first sprayed each piece got the tape out. We were in her back yard, there family gets down the with Fantastik and then devastated about our old must be 50 snowdrops Cape that day, we will “hostile” environment. I band securing the flap, washed them with dish VCR. It taped at three blooming near the fence. certainly cheer loudly for think that Boston was in for our taxes. The only detergent. By the time I speeds. While it was We did have one casu- Dick and Rick. I hope it the low 20s at the same big folder-envelopes got through with them, advancing or rewinding, alty because of the strong is a beautiful day for the time. that we could find lo- they sparkled almost as it also showed a counter winds last Saturday. The Cape’s parade. *** cally were the ones with beautifully as Waterford so that we knew where final section of an old *** Hubby and I got a seven separated sections Crystal. I wrapped them we were on the tape. tree in “Ma Penney’s” This past Sunday, I lot done during school inside. We had about in newspaper so they That was great to find yard, next door to us, was up early and, as vacation week. It was five of the old type and wouldn’t get broken and a second movie on a finished coming down. usual, I divided my view- so good not having would put a new name gave them to Ronnie the tape. We now have in It fell beautifully and ing time between NECN, teachers’ and parents’ sticker on top of the old next time I saw her. place of the Panasonic, only hurt a little bit of a Ch. 6, on Boston’s Com- cars clogging our little one, printed with the *** an old Panasonic that fence. A few years back, cast Cable, and TCM, neighborhood. We were year of the taxes inside. Daughter Sue spent has a malfunctioning a portion of the same Turner Classic Movies, able to run some errands We had just seen our tax a few days of school “eject door.” We have tree fell on top of our on Ch. 213. I just hap- and then find a parking preparer friend Frank vacation week with her to tape the door open to sun porch. God bless our pened to see the weather spot on our street when the week before and put cousin Terri in Attleboro. get the VHS tape out of friend Dom, the roofer, on Ch. 6 and discovered we arrived back home. the 2011 taxes in one of Hubby and I told the the machine. We went who came down the that the Mount Wash- Hubby stopped in at these new envelopes. girls that we would meet into the Sony outlet, following morning and ington Observatory in Building 19 and made We know that we should them at the Cracker knowing that a new VCR fixed the big hole. Thank New Hampshire had a a great discovery: the keep our tax papers for Barrel Restaurant at is now only available as goodness that part of reading that morning store had cardboard seven years. the Wrentham Outlets a combination machine the tree just missed our of 11 below zero, with envelope-folders with no Another task that on Tuesday, just about with a DVD player. Much grapevine. a sustained wind of separators inside. For we performed during 11 a.m. (I had already to our dismay, we found *** 89 mph. I admire the many years, we have vacation week was to been to the Coumadin out that Sony no longer I love hearing about people who work in that used these envelope venture into the large Clinic at Carney earlier sells the combination Cape Cod’s annual St. observatory with its folders, with an elastic kitchen cabinet near the that day.) We found both machine at the outlet. back-porch door. Our girls shopping in the So we will have to stick friend Ronnie, at the magnificent gift shop with the VCR with the last Irish luncheon, had at the restaurant. We taped “eject door.” asked if any of us had were all hungry so we *** a cut-glass sugar bowl timed our arrival at the I was sorry to read of and creamer set that she restaurant for 11:30 a.m. the death of my longtime could use for the Coffee when they start serving friend, Sister Catherine Hour each Wednesday lunch. I was delighted Therese (Mary Kather- morning at the Irish to meet the girls there ine) Barrett, on Feb. 20. Cultural Centre, in St. on a Tuesday because She was a Sister of Char- Brendan’s Rectory. (I I was pretty sure that ity for 66 years. Locally, understand that the the featured meal was she was stationed at St. Wednesday Coffee Hour meatloaf, my favorite. Margaret’s School and is getting very popular.) When we went to the Msgr. Ryan Memorial We all laughed because hostess, I saw that the High School. I first met those of us who were featured meal was roast Sister when Nancy Har- married in the ‘50s and beef. Hubby’s eyes lit rington and I began High ‘60s undoubtedly bought up; I was disappointed. School Information Day a set of these glass serv- When we sat down and for the Pope’s Hill Neigh- ers at $1 for each piece. I looked at the huge menu, borhood Association. knew that I had bought I saw that meatloaf was She and Fr. Raymond a set but I wasn’t sure if still the Tuesday selec- Callahan from BC High I still had them. I knew tion. The waitress told us encouraged us so often in what items were on the that the roast beef dinner getting the Info Day off bottom two shelves in was a second special that the ground and running that cabinet. The lower day. Even the biscuits, smoothly. Sr. Catherine shelf holds our vitamins accompanying the lun- would tell me all the and sugar packets, plus cheons, were delicious. testing information and a little diet scale, used When we finished our dates for the entrance mostly to weigh a heavy meals, we waddled back exams for parochial piece of mail. The shelf to the gift shop where I schools. Hubby and I above that one holds bought a few greeting attended her “retirement an old teapot, our extra cards. One was a very party” at St. Margaret’s bottles of vitamins, and pretty one for daugh- Church a few years ago. a few empty little plastic ter–in-law Alex, who The lower church was bottles that we use to was going to celebrate an packed with her many take pills on our trips. I extra-special birthday friends. (I remember hadn’t investigated the the following week. seeing Jim and Pattie top shelf since I hurt my When we got outside, Brett at the party.) I knees in a fall years ago. the girls decided that saw Sister Catherine a few years ago in Quincy, close to where she lived in retirement. We had a good chat. I send my sympathy to her many nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful nun. Large Format Printing *** Billboards • Banners I love this saying by Levin Leman and Wil- 1022 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester liam Pentak: “People 617-282-2100 don’t care how much you know until they know carrolladvertising.com how much you care.” March 1, 2012 The Reporter Page 13 Community Health News Upcoming: It’s National School Breakfast Week Mattapan Community Program (SBP) are late gry until they have been peanut butter, nuts, on whole wheat bread or a healthy breakfast! Health Center or absent less often. awake for several hours. milk, yogurt, cheese, and leftover rice and beans Information for this Next week (March What is The School Some students simply lean meats. Fiber-rich from last evening? (3) article was taken from 5-9) is National School Breakfast Program? do not have enough food foods are whole grains, An egg sandwich with an the School Nutrition Breakfast Week, and It is a federally funded at home for a morning fruits and vegetables. apple is also easy. (4) A Association website, Kid- this year the theme is program that provides meal. For those who Here are a few ideas for whole grain cereal with sHealth.org and CNOP@ “School Breakfast—Go reimbursement to pub- do not have the time, foods with more staying low fat milk and fruit is projectbread.org for Gold.” The campaign, lic, non-profit, and pri- appetite, or household power than a donut or an old standby that is To find out more infor- which runs from January vate schools that serve income necessary to eat a bowl of sugary cereal. quick, nutritious, and mation about nutrition to March and culminates breakfast. The program before arriving at school, Most can be prepared the economical. (5) Don’t for- for yourself or your chil- next week, is highlight- is funded by the United the School Breakfast night before and taken in get juice and a few pieces dren, call 617-296-0061 ing how eating a healthy States Department of Program provides an a backpack: of fruit with cheese and/ and make an appoint- balanced breakfast at Agriculture and is ad- excellent opportunity for (1) Try turkey breast or a granola bar. ment with our nutrition- school helps students ministered by the Massa- students to start the day or lean ham and cheese ist, Sharon Jackson, MS, shine. Students have chusetts Department of with a healthy morning on whole wheat bread or So start the day off RD, CDE, or any of the been learning about Education. Participating meal. A good breakfast yogurt and granola. (2) right. Don’t run out primary care providers the importance of eat- schools must comply gives children the energy How about a banana and the door on an empty at Mattapan Community ing healthy and being with federal nutrition they need to succeed peanut butter sandwich stomach. Fuel up with Health Center. active. The initiative is standards and make in school. More than aligned with the USDA’s breakfast available to all 15 studies show that Healthier US School children. The program children who eat a good Challenge and the First functions in the same breakfast every day Lady’s Let’s Move Goals. way as the School Lunch learn better, behave Since 2002, participation Program. Depending on better, and perform bet- in the school breakfast family income, a child ter than children who program has increased may be eligible for a free do not eat breakfast. So by 43 percent. or reduced priced meal. parents, check with your As most of us know, Those who do not qualify child’s school to see if this breakfast is our most im- for either of these options program is active there portant meal, giving us may pay for a morning or can be started if not. our much-needed energy meal. All students are boost for the rest of the welcome to eat breakfast What to eat for those day. Nevertheless many at school. No advance on the go? Are there skip breakfast, including sign-up is necessary. options? Choose from growing children who Why serve break- the five food groups: are especially in need fast at school? Many proteins, grains, dairy, of energy for growth, students in grades K-12 fruits and vegetables, maintaining a healthy skip breakfast. Often and fats. Proteins and weight, and being able to children find that they fiber-rich foods have keep up and to do well in and their parents are too the best holding power school, sports and other rushed in the morning and are the most filling activities. to prepare something to so try to include them. According to con- eat. Others are not hun- Proteins include eggs, tributors on the School Nutrition Association’s website, students who eat breakfast have greater gains in stan- dardized test scores and show improvement in math, reading, and vocabulary scores. Also, students who participate in the School Breakfast

For the latest updates log on to dotnews.com AND Follow us on twitter @DotNews

617-288-2680 617-288-2681 JOHN C. WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. GALLAGHER FAMILY DENTISTRY Insurance Agency IT’S LARRY DOYLE TIME Office Hours HOME All proceeds benefit E.C. WEEK @ CAMP FATIMA By Appointment 383 NEPONSET AVE. & evening Hours Available DORCHESTER, MA 02122 AUTO INSURANCE Specializing in Hom- eowners and Automobile 20% OFF Insurance for over a half PRESCRIPTION century of reliable service EYE WEAR to the Dorchester com- Exceptional Citizens’ (E.C.) Week is a co-ed weeklong camp for children and adults ages 9+ munity. (campers) with mental and/or physical challenges. The camp is funded by contributions and is entirely free to all campers. Larry Doyle was a volunteer at EC Week and he loved being there and New Accounts being a part of it because the most important things to him in life were his Family, Friends, and Eye & Eye optics Welcome Faith and that’s what EC Week @ Camp Fatima represents. This is a great event to honor his life Downtown is now Uptown at Eye & Eye Optics. 1471 Dorchester Ave. and help make sure that these EC campers continue to have this as a highlight of their year and lives. BONUS PAIR OF SINGLE VISION GLASSES at Fields Corner MBTA Special guest appear- FRIDAY MARCH 23, 2012 ance by Boston Bruins FLORIAN HALL IF YOU USE FLEX SPENDING PLAN Phone: own Rene Rancourt to Promotion valid thru February. Ask for more details. 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester MA sing the national anthem Located at Lower Mills 2271 Dorchester Avenue at the fundraiser!!!!!!!! 6:30pm to Midnight 617-265-8600 Bobin Nicholson, Lic. Dispensing Optician Please contact Stephen Doyle @ 617-642-7009 or [email protected] to buy tickets ahead of 617-296-0066 Fax 617-296-0086 “We Get Your Plates” time or to make a donation to this great cause. Checks made payable to Larry Doyle Fundraiser. www. eyeandeyeoptics.com $20 Donation at the Door or Buy Your Ticket or Table in Advance! eye exams by appointment Live Auctions, Silent Auctions, Raffles, 50/50, Cash Bar, DJ Page 14 THE Reporter March 1, 2012 Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester

March Program Center Unit in Harbor Highlights Point we will host trips The month of March to the Movies (3/2), will close out the Winter Laser Tag (3/9) and the program and we have a Boston Youth Symphony number of special dates Orchestra (3/25), as well planned in all core areas. as our monthly Parents In our Music Clubhouse Forum (3/22) and Teen we will host the open- Munch & Mingle (3/23). ing round of auditions Additional special events for the Clubhouse Idol include our 9-year An- program at the Denney niversary Celebration Center (3/1) and Teen (3/15) and our Health & Center (3/2). Selected Wellness Fair (3/20). In acts will move on to the our Aquatic program we semi-finals (3/9) and will host a Family Fun that will be followed by Night for swimmers and the Finale (3/30). You parents on the Marr-lin can also look for weekly Swim Team (3/2), hold Lessons (voice, guitar, our Annual Beanpool piano, drums and bass) Invitational Meet (3/4), to continue through the attend the Northeast month and our Open vs. Southeast Meet in Mic Night (3/16). In our Worcester (3/17) and Fine Arts program we attend the Regional will continue our weekly Championship Meet classes (Photography, in Union, NJ (3/24 & Drawing & Painting, 3/25). In addition, the Girls Art & Boys Art, Swim Lesson program Teen Art, Sculpture will continue to meet and Fuse Bead Fun) weekly throughout the through the month. In month. Our Social Recre- the Athletic program ation program will offer Members of the Keystone Club at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester hosted their Annual Cultural look for championship a Pie Eating Contest Fair this past Saturday. Participating members were treated to fun facts, food and a trivia contest with games for the Boys (3/9), a Dance Contest prizes. Low Rim League (3/15), (3/15) a St. Patrick’s will be complemented Girls Low Rim League Day Party (3/16) and by a Nutrition Fair (3/16) and Co-ed 14&U a Challenge the Staff being held on 3/2. The League (3/17). We will Day event (3/24). Mean- Fair will be open to also hold registration while, our small group members and parents for the Spring Ath- Clubs (Girls Group, and is being offered in letic Program (3/17) Torch Club, Boys Group, partnership with the and Spring Training/ Girls Scouts, Fencing Neponset Health Center Try-outs for the Savin & Outdoor Adventure and Harbor Health Ser- Hill Baseball League Club) will continue to vices. For more informa- (3/24 & 3/31). In the Teen meet throughout the tion on these upcoming program we will kick-off month. In our Educa- events please contact VP a new Graphic Design tion program we will of Programming, Mike Class (3/2) and host our continue the Homework Joyce at ext. 2110. Annual Youth of the Help and One-to-One Spring Athletic Year Interviews (3/9). In Tutoring programs as Program addition, the members of well as hosting a Tour of Registration the Keystone Club will Harvard University and Registration for our partner with the Jenks a Basketball Game (3/2) Spring Athletic program Leadership Institute and a Family Literacy will take place on Satur- at Boston College on a Event (3/23). Lastly, day, March 17th from project (3/1 & 3/22) as our Patriot’s Kids Café 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. well as volunteer at the program will continue We will be accepting Massachusetts Special to serve a hot, nutritious registrations for the Teen members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester hosted a team from the Boston Police Department for a Vacation Week Basketball game. Congratu- Olympics in Worcester meal weeknights at 5:00 Intermediate/Senior (3/10). At our Denney p.m. The evening meals lations to the Boston Police who pulled out a double-overtime victory. The Basketball League (I/ Boys and Girls Club offered extended hours and a number of special events SBL), Indoor Soccer and for teen members during the vacation week. the Walking Club. The The Dorchester I/S Basketball League after the March 17th (13-15) and six teams expected to begin in is for club members age date are on a first come, in the Senior division early April. The co-ed 13 to 18 and is free of first serve basis and (15-18). The league plays Soccer program will Historical Society charge to those members there will be a $10 late games on Tuesday and have three components. who register on time. fee. Last year’s league Thursday evenings as There will be a 4-team offers Registrations accepted had four teams in the well as Saturday morn- Intramural League for Intermediate division ings. League play is 8-12 year olds which will play games on Friday Dorchester’s Collections, afternoons. For our 6 & 7 year old members we will a new book Byrne & offer a Clinic, also on Fri- day afternoons. Lastly, we will enter a team about its buildings into the N.E.N.E.A.P.C. Drechsler, L.L.P. league which will see and artifacts in exchange our All-Stars from the Intramural program competing against Boys for a $25 donation Attorneys at Law & Girls Clubs from Eastern Harbor Office Park across the region. For those interested in the 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle Walking Club we will Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 be offering this Indoor program for members ages 6 to 13. This group will continue on from REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS the Winter program. The Walking Club promotes auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, physical activity with a Nutrition component. workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, In the late Spring this group will be attending medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, outdoor walks/runs. For more information on liquor liability and premises liability the Spring program please contact Athletic Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 Director, Bruce Seals at 617-288-7120, ext. 2210. March 1, 2012 The Reporter Page 15 NL MVP can play, and he’ll get his millions, but his reputation takes a hit in drug case It was a fine note on the day of the deadline. ing.” Whom the tabloids which to formally launch Sports/Clark Booth You may recall few were would devour, they must another baseball season. impressed when they first exalt. Ryan Braun, erstwhile beat, have gotten away saying he was powerfully landed Peverley and A somewhat more star of the Brewers and with fudging fairness impressed but holding Chris Kelly at the wire even-paced progression once highly regarded im- too long. his breath because he’d last year, with all the in a less mindlessly peccable fellow, wriggles Frankly, if I’d been never seen the Bruins hoopla being focused manic setting would Clark Booth out of drug trouble with an arbitrator I would go so long without being on the Tomas Kaberle serve this fellow better. matter. MLB’s PED Police, leav- have also vigorously sabotaged by injury. acquisition. But for Lin, that’s not Until now, the grum- ing everyone’s noses out pursued the question of It was certainly true A year later, the Bruins an option. The fat’s in bling by stray officials of joint. why and how the results enough all last season would not be defending the fire. It’s going to be has been low key. But There were no winners of Braun’s urine test— and much of this one. champs without Peverley a roller coaster ride, and no more! Nor will the in this fiasco; not base- which were supposed Moreover, Harry had and Kelly while Mr. it’s just beginning. He has mayor’s desire to make ball’s new and so-called to be absolutely confi- every right to ponder Kaberle is history. seemed well-grounded. life easier for his pals at fool-proof testing system, dential—were leaked the irony; injuries – Mr. Lin and the He had better be. Fenway survive, either. not the commissioner to ESPN, which joyfully some of them memorably tabloids The city and its Sox The sweetheart deal has and his cronies in their revealed his allegedly cruel—having sabotaged Charmed as we all may While on the subject no chance of continu- much too clumsy and high testosterone level a succession of fine teams be by the stirring saga of of the tide suddenly ing, and it will cost the belated campaign to just days after the sample he assembled here. Jeremy Lin, there’s little turning, there is the Red Sox millions. But clean up their game, reached the lab. Someone With another Cup appetite for a timeout on further example of the even more interesting and certainly not the needs to ask, “What seemingly within reach the matter. But if you Red Sox. On top of the to students of the scene once sainted but now the blue blazes is going down the stretch, it is truly care about this re- new wave of skepticism is what all this tells us forever stained young on here.” Does no one time for the rest of Bruins markable kid, you should now greeting the product about the change in the Mr. Braun, hitherto con- connected with baseball Nation to collectively want one. The excesses of on the field, we have prevailing breezes, as sidered one of the game’s understand the meaning hold its breath because “Linsanity” need a rest. people in high places they say. John Henry no most accomplished and of the word “confiden- Harry’s implicit fears In other words, it’s not actually questioning the longer walks on water. respected players and tial?” The violation of are being realized. It’s too early to worry that way they do business. His ballclub no longer the sitting MVP of the that guarantee – be it by possible we’ve seen the the lad’s rise having been Can you imagine The writes its own ticket. It’s National League. a lab-worker, an owner, a last of Nathan Horton too swift and high might Boston Globe spotlight- about time. The loopiest of loop- front office apparatchik, for the season. If Rich only inevitably allow for ing their business prac- No more keg refills holes that got him off or some corrupt PED Peverley returns, it will a fall that’s even more tices or state bureaucrats at Fenway the hook—a needless cop—would have been be as damaged goods for dramatic. Call it the questioning their ethics And maybe about time, and inexplicable two- grounds enough for me to the playoffs. Currently, Icarus Syndrome, if you a couple of years back too, for the Red Sox day delay in shipping dismiss the case against vital defenseman Johnny like. when they were winning to plug that beer keg his urine sample to the Braun had I been on that Boychuk is also sidelined His meteoric three- championships and the from which the nectar drug lab after he was panel. with a head injury. Other week surge from obscu- John Henry Management of the baseball gods has tested during last fall’s But beating the rap dependable regulars are rity was fetching. But it Group and Marching run like a mighty river playoffs—only further does not amount to on the cusp. The long and only took one evening’s Chowder Society could through the team’s lusty muddles baseball’s su- exoneration for Braun brutal season approaches lapse as he finally hit do no wrong? The chal- annals. As Comrade Dan premely muddled drug who, I shall keep em- crunch time. Adequate the wall and got his lenge that’s been lately Shaughnessy correctly program. It has been a phasizing, has long been depth is crucial. clock cleaned by the aimed at the soft deal notes, Red Sox history random, arbitrary, and regarded as high among Might their frantic bullies and braggarts the team has enjoyed would be a lot less rich injudicious crapshoot the straightest shooters trade-deadline moves be of the Miami Heat to for the use of air-rights and merry had such a ban from the get-go and this in the game. Beating enough? On the surface, turn what had been pro- over the leftfield wall, come with the ballpark a latest mess only serves to the rap spares him a they seem minor. But claimed as “Linsanity” street-rights on game century ago. But the new re-affirm all that. 50-game suspension and so did the acquisition and “Lincredible” into days, parking privileges manager is also correct In their newly acquired the loss of roughly six of canny veteran Mark something cheekishly all around the ballpark, when he notes it’s 2012, piety on the issue, the million bucks in salary, Recchi three years ago termed “Lincompetent,” and other miscellaneous not 1912. More’s the pity, owners, led by the Grand but one suspects he’d and the results proved “Linept,” and “Linbarass- “goodies” is no minor says I. Poohbah himself, Bud have gladly paid more wonderful. Clearly, the Selig, are furious. They for exoneration. Bruins think Brian are never so transparent Those who know him Rolston—also nearing as when they are profess- well will never believe the end of a very classy ing righteous indigna- he was guilty, but those NHL career—could prove tion. But the arbitrator who don’t—and that a nifty Recchi redux. At who cast the deciding includes the rest of a minimum, it’s small vote—a chap, by the us—will always wonder. atonement for having way, who has been ruling Thereby, Braun emerges stupidly dumped Rolston without controversy on the biggest loser even if seven years ago in a caper baseball issues for more “technically” he won. If that’s never been satis- than a decade—was indeed he is innocent, factorily explained. They absolutely correct in the injustice of the thing also add Greg Zanon, absolving Braun. The is substantial. one of those gritty de- process is simple and it Injury jinx fensemen always highly is clear and it must be for the B’s? valued in the NHL. scrupulously observed When the Bruins On the surface, the or it doesn’t count. were roaring through price, including once These birds, and that the NHL schedule like highly rated prospect includes both baseball a runaway freight train Steve Kampfer and two management types and in November, December, unknown kids, seems the Justice Department and much of January, old minimal. But only a fool gumshoes working this friend Harry Sinden was judges deadline deals on Page 16 THE Reporter March 1, 2012 Neighborhood Notables (Continued from page 10) from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Project D.E.E.P. needs tutors. Erin’s Melody; Sat., Mar. 17, Dave Healy (from 8 Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assn Call 617-635-5027. p.m. to midnight); Sun., Mar. 18, closed; and Sun., Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at Carney Hospital’s Programs Mar. 25, Fintan Stanley. All music begins at 8 p.m. [email protected], giving your name, “Beware of Scams” is the subject for the next Admission, $10. The ISC is located at 119 Park St., address, and e-mail address. PHNA meetings, Senior Supper, to be held in Carney’s cafeteria, Wed., West Roxbury. usually the fourth Wed. of each month at the Leahy/ Mar. 14, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. This is presented Temple Shalom Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. The next by the MAFCU Federal Credit Union. Cost is now The temple will celebrate the Jewish holiday meeting is Wed., Mar. 28. The following meetings $5, Reserve your seat by calling Doctor Finder at of Purim: at the annual Purim carnival from 11 are: Apr. 25 and May 23. 1-800-488-5959 (weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) a.m. to 1 p.m., on Sun., Mar. 4, at the Milton COA Port Norfolk Civic Assn. by Fri., Mar. 2 A Breast-Cancer Support Group, building at 10 Walnut St.” and at Purim Service and Meetings usually the third Thurs. of each month the second Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 Megillah reading by Rabbi Benjamin on Wed., Mar. at the Port Norfolk Yacht Club. Info: 617-265-5780. to 8 p.m. The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., also at the Council on Aging St. Mark’s Area Civic Assn. First Aid instructions every week for only $30. Call Building. The temple has relocated; the office, 38 Meetings held the last Tues. of each month in 617-296-4012, X2093 for schedule. Truro Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. Box the lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: Franklin Park Zoo 870275, Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, The stmarkscivic.com. Playful Paws Playgroups, beginning Feb. 1 from Great Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The phone 10:15 to 11 a.m., in the meeting Barn at the zoo. number remains the same: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: Dorchester Historical Society [email protected] for info. Historian Andrew Saxe will discuss “Victorian Cost: $8 for members or $10 for non-members. Dorchester,” (The Architecture of the Railroad Pre-registration is required; call 617-989-3742. Call Divine Mercy Celebration Suburb), at the monthly meeting on Sun., Mar. 18, 617-442-4141. The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy celebrate the at 2 p.m., at the Clapp House. The headquarters of CYO Basketball Madness Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy on the third the DHS is the William Clapp House, 195 Boston St. Ann’s CYO Basketball Madness, Fri., to Sun., Friday of each month, at St. Ann’s in Dorchester, St., near Edward Everett Square. Mar, 2, 3, and 4. Donations of toys are welcomed, with Exposition at 6 p.m., Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30 by Feb. 25. Call 617-825-6180 for info. p.m., and Mass at 7 p.m. For further info: call the Dorchester Board of Trade Sisters at 617-288-1202, ext. 114. The address for the Dorchester Board of Trade, P. Charity Fundraiser O. Box 220452. Dor., MA 02122. Contact the Board Charity fundraiser, Fri., Mar. 9. 8 p.m., Florian First Parish Church at 617-398-DBOT (3268). Hall, with the McLaughlin, Ryan, and Wyse families, The church welcomes donations of food and for Mass. Down’s Syndrome Congress, Juvenile clothing for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck- Dorchester Day Parade Family-Fun-Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 First annual art contest open to Dorchester Arthritis Foundation, and Best Buddies. Music by the Fenian Sons; donation, $20. p.m., in the parish hall. The church is located at 10 children or children in Dorchester Schools, in grades Parish St., Meetinghouse Hill. 3 to 6; the theme “Veterans and Families” must Adams Village Business Assn. include a Dot landmark or the Parade. All entries: For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. Lenten Confessions on 8 by 11 paper or on the template included, and Kit Clark Senior Services Confessions will be heard from 6:30 to 8 p.m., on done in pencil, crayon, paint, or marker. Mail (no Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: the Wednesdays of Lent (to Apr. 4) at all Boston e-mails) drawing or painting by Mar. 16 to Dot health care, socialization, adult day health, memory Catholic churches and chapels. Day Art Contest, P.O. Box 220145, Dorchester, MA respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, St. Ambrose Church 02122. For info: check out [email protected]. mental health and substance abuse counseling, Confessions will be heard in English, Spanish, Kennedy Library and transportation. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home and Vietnamese on Wed., Apr. 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. “Transformed by Art,” Sun., Mar. 4, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Improvement Program for eligible homeowners with Fr. Paul Cloherty is now in residence at Marian “The Presidency of LBJ,” on Mon., Mar. 26, 5:30 home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: Manor in South Boston. Sovereign Bank is allowing to 7 p.m. “Themselves,” an Irish girl’s new life in 617-825-5000. parishioners attending Sunday Mass to park in their America, Sat., Mar. 17, 10:30 a.m. “Crabgrass Puppet Adams St. Library parking lot while at Mass. Theatre,” Tues., Apr. 17. 10:30 a.m. For reservations “A History of the War of 1812,” a free 45-minute St. Ann Church for the free programs and forums: 617/514-1643 to slide show presentation on the War of 1812, offered Stations of the Cross are said each Lenten Friday, be sure of a seat or visit the web page: jfklibrary.org. by the library (690 Adams St.) and the National Park beginning at 6 p.m. All are welcome. St. Ann’s Lucky Flower Show Fundraiser Service, Sat., Mar. 3, 11 a.m. All are welcome. 690 Thousand Drawing, the second Monday of each A kick-off fundraiser, sponsored by the Boston Adams St. Irish author Treasa O’Driscoll will read month in the school cafeteria, at 7 p.m. The adult, Parks Dept. will be held at the Seaport World from, sing from, and discuss her book “Celtic Woman, teen, and youth choirs welcome new members. Work Trade Center on Tues. evening, Mar. 13, from A Memoir of Life’s Poetic Journey,” on Wed., Mar. will soon begin on renovating the lower church. The 5:30 to 8 p.m. The proceeds will help restore the 14, at 6:30 p.m., at the library Become a member by church welcomes donations. greenhouses of the Boston Parks’ Dept. Discounted sending dues to Friends of the Adams St. Library, St. Brendan Church tickets @$100 may be purchased by Valentine’s Day, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Stations of the Cross are said each Lenten Friday, Feb. 14, for the reception, which has an Open Bar Family membership is $5; individuals, $3; seniors, beginning at 7 p.m., in the main church. All are and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. After that, the $1; businesses, $10; and lifetime, $50. Monday welcome. Men’s clothing for the Long Island Shelter purchase price is $125. The Flower Show will run Matinees at 2 p.m. with popcorn: is still needed: shirts, pants, sweatshirts, sweaters, from Mar. 14 to 18. Guests at the fundraiser will Irish Pastoral Centre coats, jackets, rainwear, footwear, belts, hats, and have a preview of the Flower Show, plus a ticket to The IPC, now located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 white sox. The Food Pantry is in great need for see the Flower Show any time during the next four Rita Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each non-perishable food. Please be generous. Spaghetti days. Call 617-635-4032 for info and tickets. Wed. morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be Dinner, sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Mayor of Dorchester Contest a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. Sat., Mar. 10, 5 to 7 p.m.; tickets, $7 each or $15 per Dorchester residents interested in being in the race The IPC has a “Music for Memory” program, with family. Save the date. The Guild’s annual auction, for the Mayor’s contest are invited to the Comfort Maureen McNally. It meets once a month (Mar. 8) on Sat., Apr. 28. Mark your calendar. Inn, 900 Morrissey Blvd., 7 p.m., in the Conference during the winter season. Welcome and refreshments St. Christopher Church Room. Registration is open until the next meeting, at 4 p.m., and singing from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call the The Stations of the Cross each Wed. during Lent Mar. 19. Call 857-756-3675 for info. IPC for additional dates and further info. The singing at 6 p.m. Murphy/Leahy-Holloran is free; donations for refreshments are welcomed. St. Gregory Parish Community Center Loss/Bereavement Support Group (free), meetings on The Prayer Group meets each Wed., 7:30 p.m.; six Tuesdays, from Feb. 28 to Apr. 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m. enter by the side door across from the rectory garages. Youth Beginner 1, on Tues. and Thurs., 4:20 to Pre-registration is requested. Call 617-265-5300. 4:50 p.m. @$25 pp. For info, check with the Aquatic Eucharistic Adoration each Sunday from 2 to 4:45 Staff at 617-635-5150. Membership is just $20 per Irish Social Club P.M. 150th Anniversary Celebration of the parish, family. Irish step dancing classes on Thurs. evenings ISC dates: Sun., Mar. 4, Tradition; Sun., Mar. 11, on Sat., Oct. 20; mark your calendar. (Continued on page 18)

RRON in BA c. DUFFY Plumbing • Heating • Gas Fitting ROOFING CO., INC. • Water Heaters • Boilers ASPHALT SHINGLES • RUBBER ROOFING • Drain Cleaning • Faucets, Toilets, Disposals • COPPER WORK • SLATE • GUTTERS • Dependable Service • Repairs/Installs • CHIMNEYS Call Dan @ 617-293-1086 Fully Insured State Reg. Lic. #31531/Insured Free Estimates #100253 617-296-0300 • Free Estimates • Emergencies duffyroofing.com

AUTO BODY REPAIRS (617) 825-1760 Geo. H. Richard & Son (617) 436-8828 DAYS (617) 825-2594 (617) 282-3469 FAX (617) 825-7937 Roofing Co.

Established 1865 Steinbach’s Service All types of Roofing Station Inc. GUTTERS COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Free Pick-Up & Delivery Service 617.698.4698 321 Adams St., Dorchester 02122 Licensed Fully Insured Harry S. Richard Corner of Gibson Street 150 Centre Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Free Estimates MA Reg. #102415 NOW State Inspection Center www.ghrichardroofing.com March 1, 2012 The Reporter Page 17 Evacuation Day events set for March 17 State Representatives Chapel, the oldest Catho- men, the South Boston Minutemen and local Gloria Fox, Nick Collins, lic Church in the Boston Educational Complex elected officials. This Carlos Henriquez and Archdiocese. The cel- Junior ROTC, and Allied fortification, designed by the Evacuation Day ebration will then move War Veterans, who will Henry Knox, prevented Heritage Committee to Dorchester Heights, lay a wreath to honor the British from break- are planning special where General George the men and women ing out of Boston during events for Sat., March Washington placed of South Boston in the the siege. 17 to mark Evacuation artillery in 1776— a armed forces. State Representative Day— the anniversary tactic that compelled the State Representative Carlos Henriquez will of the day when Patriots British garrison to flee Gloria Fox will host host lunch at the Shirley drove the British out of for good in 1776. the Historical Exercises Eustis House, 33 Shirley Boston. The ceremonies The annual Historical at Fort Hill, in High- Street, Roxbury, fol- begin at 9 a.m. with the Exercises will begin land Park, Roxbury, lowing the Historical annual Evacuation Day at 10 a.m., featuring beginning at 11 a.m, Exercises at Fort Hill. Mass at St. Augustine’s the Lexington Minute- with ceremonies by the

By Officer Mike Keaney, C.S.O. C.S.I. - C-11 Boston Police, Area C-11 Herewith the winners of the 2012 Rorie Awards Well here we are “live” the officers following restaurant in Fields through Fields Corner from the asphalt carpet behind. The van pulled Corner and kept refilling stopped a gray Acura that known as the parking over on Coffey Street and his cup of soda. After took an illegal left turn lot of Florian Hall for after a couple of minutes the seventh trip inside, from Adams Street onto the 2012 Rorie Awards the officers approached the manager barred him Dorchester Avenue. The saluting Dorchester’s the vehicle and heard from the store. Which operator was asked for most idiotic criminals. arguing coming from was too bad because her license, but she stated The sidewalks of Hallet the rear. It seems as if he man’s bladder was that she didn’t have it Street are lined with ‘Lisa’ was really a ‘Joel’ about to explode. So with her, so the officer hundreds of dozens and the John found out when nature called, he told her to write her of fans of the awards. after deal was made. The answered the call and information down and he Scanning the crowd I 55-year-old customer let loose a steady stream would check her driving see Uncle Goldie, Paula from the South Shore and against the front window status. Incredibly, the V-M, Mary from Pat’s the 40-year-old, um, ah, of the store in front of woman wrote her name Pizza, Tricia G, and Leo fella were arrested for about 15 customers. He and date of birth down T, to name a few. The sex for a fee. A clear case was arrested for indecent on the back of a moving transport wagons carry- of false advertising and exposure. citation that she had been ing this year’s honorees near sightedness. And, finally, the win- given a week earlier for are lining up outside the The ‘World is My Toilet’ ner of the ‘Stupidest driving without a license! doors of the hall, so let’s award goes to: Criminal of the Year” She was arrested and, start with the festivities. Jan. 31, 6 p.m. goes to: a woman, for the thus, she is, without The “Selective Memo- A 60-year-old Long Is- first time. doubt, this year’s recipi- ry” award goes to: land resident reportedly Jan. 18, 5 p.m. ent of the Rorie Award Jan. 25, 12:08 p.m. entered the McDonald’s An officer traveling for outstanding stupidity. Officers responded to a report of a fight on Kenwood Street. On arrival the officers ob- served a man lying on the ground and an older gentleman standing over him holding onto a metal pipe. Upon seeing the cruiser, the suspect ran into his house, followed by Boston’s finest. The suspect was soon located and officers asked him for the long rust-colored pipe. He replied, “what pipe?” The one you used to clock that poor fella out on the sidewalk. “Oh, that’s in the bedroom.” The 53 year old man further stated, “I use it for personal protec- tion because I’m getting older.” Damn it you’re only 53! He was asked why he needed it for protection 10 minutes earlier against the victim RO and he answered, “I AR N inc don’t remember.” He was B . arrested for ABDW. The “Surprise Between the Thighs” award goes to: Jan. 26, 12:15 a.m. Between the early morning hours of 12:15 and 2:15, a.m. a pair of plainclothes officers observed a rather husky young lady walking the areas of Dorchester Avenue and East and Adams streets. About 2:15, they saw the woman again, on Leonard Street where she was talking to a man in a blue van. The woman (who goes by the name of Lisa when she is working) got into the van and it took off toward Neponset Avenue with

Page 18 THE Reporter March 1, 2012 RECENT OBITUARIES DeVICO, Anthony A. water, Mark and his Bronze Star recipient. Councilor for the Most A. (Kaminska) in Regina C.S.J., Edward, of Dorchester. Husband wife Barbara of Jamaica Member of the John P. Pure Heart of Mary Conn., formerly of Mary Perry, Margaret of Alice (Cassano). Father Plain. Devoted brother of McKeon Post #146 AM- Province of Carmelites. Dorchester. Wife of the Ettinger, Walter, Ag- of Paul and his wife Anne Mary Amoroso of South VETS. Remembrances In 1983 he was elected late Charles J. McCarthy nes Jornacion, Loretta of Sandwich, Stephen Boston. Also survived by may be made to the Prior Provincial, a posi- Sr. and loving mother Suwaizdis and Dorothy and his wife Deborah 9 loving grandchildren Alzheimer’s Association, tion he held for five years of Charles J. McCarthy Slowe. Also survived by of Randolph, AnnMarie and 1 great grandchild. 311 Arsenal St., Water- before being elected Prior Jr. and his wife Nancy many loving nieces and Sullivan of Dorchester, Retired employee of the town, MA 02472. General of the worldwide of Bedford and the late nephews. David and his dear friend US Postal Service. Vet. MALLEY, John Most Carmelite Order. In Theresa Higginson. De- WALDRON, Maria F. Martine of East Bridge- Korean War, D.A.V. and Reverend, O.Carm. 1996,he became Director voted grandma of Maura (Menconi) in Dorches- in Tucson, AZ. He was of Carmelite Missions, Higginson, Paula and ter. Mother of Linda D. 81. Fr. John was born in Darien, IL, while her husband Douglas Malvarosa of Dorchester, in Dorchester to the concurrently serving as Hanlon and Heather and Brian J. Waldron of late Austin and Anne Counselor of Salpointe her husband Ben Jacobs Pembroke, Pamela M. Mary (Joyce) Malley. He Catholic High School and great grandma of Lafferty of OH, Donna M. TEVNAN TEVNAN entered the Carmelites in Tucson, AZ. He is Amelia, Trevor, Joc- Crisostamo of Dorches- 100 City Hall Plaza 299653 Gallivan Boulevard in 1949, professed first survived by two brothers, elyn, and Erin Hanlon. ter, and the late Dennis Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 vows in 1950, and was Edward William Mal- Also survived by many F. Waldron. Sister of 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 ordained a priest in 1956. ley and Father Vernon nieces, nephews, and the late Joseph Menconi He served as teacher at Joseph Malley, O.Carm. grand nieces and grand and Adrianna Miller. Salpointe Catholic High Memorials in honor of nephews. Donations to Devoted grandmother Attorneys at Law www.tevnan.com School, Tucson, AZ, and Most Reverend John the American Cancer of Raymond M. Dun- Crespi Carmelite High Malley, O.Carm. may Society, 30 Speen St., ner, Jason U. Rieth, School, Encino, CA, and be made to: Carmelite Framingham MA 01701 Doreen M. Lafferty, director of the Carmelite Missions, 8501 Bailey in memory of Mary would Frank J. and Nicholas R. Formation Program, Rd, DARIEN, IL 60561 be appreciated. Crisostamo, Brian Ross “Close to Home” San Diego, CA. He also or to Salpointe Catholic SWEENEY, Helen M. and Mariah Waldron. served as chaplain at High School, 1545 East of Dorchester, formerly Great-grandmother of Louisville High School Copper St, Tucson AZ of South Boston. Sister Alicia Marie Cobb. Maria in Woodland Hills, CA. 85719. of the late Ruth, James, was a lifelong community In 1975 he became First McCARTHY, Mary Catherine, Sr. Anna activist and volunteer.

ST. JUDE’S NOVENA May the Sacred Heart Neighborhood Notables of Jesus be adored, glori- Hall, 12:30 p.m. The club welcomes fied, loved and preserved (Continued from page 16) Cedar Grove Cemetery throughout the world, now St. Mark Parish new members. and forever. Sacred Heart This Fri., Mar. 2, is the First Friday, St. Gregory’s 60 & Over CONSECRATED IN 1868 of Jesus pray for us, St. with Mass at 7 a.m. Also on the First Club Jude, Worker of Miracles, Friday, an all-night Eucharistic Vigil The club meets on Tuesdays at 12:15 On the banks of the Neponset pray for us. St. Jude Excellent “Pre-Need” Plan Available begins with Mass of the Sacred Heart p.m. for refreshments and 1 p.m. for Helper of the Hopeless, at 9 p.m., and ending with the Mass Bingo, in St. Gregory’s Auditorium. pray for us. Inquiries on gravesites are invited. of Mary Immaculate at 5 a.m. on Sat., 2012 The next meetings are on Mar. Non-Sectarian. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the 8th day your Mar. 3. Stations of the Cross will be 6 and 20 and Apr. 3 and 17. Cemetery Office open daily at prayer will be answered. said after the 7 a.m. Mass each Lenten Dot House Senior Guys & 920 Adams St. It has never been known Friday. Confessions in English will be Gals Dorchester, MA 02124 to fail. Publication must heard each Wed. of Lent from 6:30 to 8 Bingo each Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to Telephone: 617-825-1360 be promised. My prayers p.m. A small Food Pantry has been set 2:30 p.m., at the Dorchester House, have been answered. up by the St. Vincent de Paul Society; 1353 Dorchester Ave.; also offering K.T.C. come to the rectory on the third Monday many trips. All are welcome. Info: LEGAL NOTICES of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 617-288-3230. to receive a bag of groceries. A Holy Blessed Mother Teresa COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF Hour, each Monday, from 6 to 7 p.m., MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS SUFFOLK, ss. SUFFOLK, ss. in the church. Please contribute to the Seniors THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT THE TRIAL COURT Lunch each Wed. at noon, followed PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Easter Flower Collection by Apr. 1. SUFFOLK DIVISION NOTICE AND ORDER: NOTICE AND ORDER: by Bingo, dominoes, and cards, from Docket No. SU12D0253DR PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT Knights of Columbus OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR 12:30 to 2 p.m. All are welcome. DIVORCE SUMMONS OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR Redberry Council #107, Columbus BY PUBLICATION and MAILING Docket No. SU12P0078GD Docket No. SU11P2286GD IN THE INTERESTS OF IN THE INTERESTS OF Cedar Grove Baseball CYNTHIA OSBORNE GENESIS PHEONIX VEGA Council #116, and Lower Mills Council vs. EMMA ISABELLA DIAZ Registration at St. Brendan’s School OF DORCHESTER, MA OF DORCHESTER, MA #180 merged into a new Dorchester CEDRIC OSBORNE MINOR MINOR Hall on Fri., Mar. 2, and Fri., Mar. 9, To the Defendant: Notice to all Interested Parties Notice to all Interested Parties Council #107, with meetings held the The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a second Wed. of each month at the from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration at the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Divorce requesting that the Court grant a MInor filed on 01/13/2012 by Brenda Villegas PJPII Academy, 239 Neponset Ave., on divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the MInor filed on 11/08/2011 by Christina Diaz of V.F.W. Post, Neponset Ave., at 7 p.m. of Dorchester, MA will be held 05/08/2012 Boston, MA will be held 03/12/2012 09:00 AM Sat., Mar. 3 and Mar, 10, from 10 a.m. marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. 09:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hear- Guardianship of Minor Hearing. Located at (earlier starting time). Info: contact 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. ing. Located at 24 New Chardon Street, 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114. to noon, and T-Ball, from 1 to 3 p.m. Boston, MA 02114. Mike Flynn at 617-288-7663. An Automatic Restraining Order has 2. Response to Petition: You may 2. Response to Petition: You may ASDL Girls’ Softball been entered in this matter preventing respond by filing a written response to the respond by filing a written response to the St. Gregory’s Boy Scouts you from taking any action which would Petition or by appearing in person at the hear- Petition or by appearing in person at the hear- Registration: Mar. 5 and Mar. 6, 4 negatively impact the current financial ing. If you choose to file a written response, ing. If you choose to file a written response, Meetings each Tues., 7 p.m., in you need to: you need to: to 7 p.m., at the ADSL Facility, 1565 status of either party. SEE Supplemental File the original with the Court; and the white building in the rear of the Probate Court Rule 411. File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least Mail a copy to all interested parties at least Grammar School, for boys ages 7 to 14. Dot Ave., at Town Field. You are hereby summoned and five (5) business days before the hearing. five (5) business days before the hearing. required to serve upon: Cynthia Os- 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor K Club/St. Brendan Se- Irish Hearts for Haiti borne, 3 Ballou Ave., #3, Dorchester, (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the MA 02124, your answer, if any, on or right to request that counsel be appointed right to request that counsel be appointed nior Trip Dance for the minor. for the minor. before 03/29/2012. If you fail to do so, 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A Overnight trip to the Turning Stone Annual benefit dance, Irish Hearts the court will proceed to the hearing and 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present minor over age 14 has the right to be present for Haiti, Sun., Apr. 22, 2 to 8 p.m., at adjudication of this action. You are also at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it Resort Casino, in NY’s Mohawk required to file a copy of your answer, is not in the minor’s best interests. is not in the minor’s best interests. Valley, on Sun./Mon., Mar. 25/26. the Marriot Hotel in Quincy. Admis- if any, in the office of the Register of THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important sion, $20. this Court. court proceeding that may affect your rights court proceeding that may affect your rights Trip includes $10 meal credit and $40 has been scheduled. If you do not understand Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please this notice or other court papers, please freeplay or $30 in Bingo Dollars and Boys and Girls Club News STRONG, First Justice of this Court. contact an attorney for legal advice. contact an attorney for legal advice. $10 freeplay on the first day. On the Dorchester Boys and Girls Club need Date: February 13, 2012 February 15, 2012 December 19, 2011 Sandra Giovannucci Sandra Giovannucci Sandra Giovannucci second day, a free breakfast buffet tutors for those in grades K to 12 who Register of Probate Register of Probate Register of Probate coupon and $25 in freeplay or $ 20 in need homework assistance after school Bingo Dollars. Cost: $169 for double one to 2 hours per week. Volunteers occupancy; $165 for triple occupancy; need not be teachers or experts on the or $249 for single. Call 617-929-1176 subject. High school students can fulfill for tickets and info. their community-service hours. Call K Club Emily at 617-288-7120, to volunteer. The meetings are held every other Upham’s Corner Main Monday (Mar. 13 and 26)) in Florian Streets All committee meetings are held at the UCMS office, 594 Columbia Rd., #302, buzzer #6, Dor., and are open to the public. Info: 617-265-0363 or uphamscorner.org. Field’s Corner Main Street The Board meets the first Wed. of the month, at 1452 Dot. Ave., 6:30 p.m. Info or to apply: 617-474-1432. March 1, 2012 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

Friday, March 2 Neponset campus, 239 Neponset Ave. 4/30/12. Please bring an original birth returned to you immediately. Please • Registration for Cedar Grove Also Saturday March 3, 10 a.m.- noon certificate as proof of age for all T-Ball address any questions to Bill Clougher Baseball begins today, 6-8 p.m. at St. at St. Brendan’s and 1-3 p.m. at and Minor League players, even if at 617-825- Brendan School Hall, 29 Rita Rd., and Neponset campus. T-ball must be 5 your child played last year. It will be 4506. Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy, years old by One Bedroom Apartment for Rent HELP WANTED Sunny, light, one bedroom apartment, GREATER FOUR CORNERS ACTION COALITION Congratulations!! available April 1, 2012 in COMMUNITY ORGANIZER owner occupied house, JOB DESCRIPTION in quiet Dorchester The Greater Four Corners Action Coalition (GFCAC) is a Lower Mills, hardwood community based organization working in the Four Corners floors, high ceilings, neighborhood of Dorchester. The Coalition promotes neighborhood stabilization through addressing public safety bay windows in living and quality of life issues, organizing neighborhood groups, room, small pantry, eat supporting economic growth, working for environmental in kitchen, front porch, justice and engaging area residents in strategic planning fenced in landscaped for the community. yard. The Community Organizer will support GFCAC activities Close to stores, restau- by organizing residents, promoting an environmental justice rants, parks and public agenda and otherwise supporting the goals and objectives transportation. of the organization. Rent $950 per month, DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES includes heat, hot water • Coordinate environmental justice programs and electricity. • Help plan and implement organizing campaigns Call Lela or Ken at • Door – to – Door Organizing 617-298-5179 for ap- • Assist with mailings and other office work pointment to see apart- ment. QUALIFICATIONS • Experience in community, tenant, or labor organizing • Experience with environmental justice issues, particularly LEGAL NOTICE transportation, green & healthy homes and climate change. COMMONWEALTH OF • Some college preferred MASSACHUSETTS • Computer skills THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE & FAMILY COURT • Strong oral and writing skills SUFFOLK DIVISION • Able to work with diverse populations Docket No. SU12D0174DR • Ability to speak Spanish helpful, but not necessary Chris (Forsberg) McDermott DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION and MAILING • Must be available to work evenings and weekends ROSA A. CASTRO For 25 loyal years of Real Estate Sales vs. COMPENSATION PEDRO CASTRO To the Defendant: Starting Salary $33,000 – $36,000 depending on experience. with Century 21 in Dorchester. The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Health Benefits. Paid Vacation. Please respond by sending Divorce requesting that the Court grant resume (367 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124) a divorce for irretrievable breakdown of or fax – 617-825-3308 or email – [email protected]) by. Chris has received numerous performance awards and has the marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. 1B. The Complaint is on file at Contact Person: Marvin Martin the Court. An Automatic Restraining a reputation for honesty, integrity and knowledge in the real Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action estate industry. which would negatively impact the cur- rent financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. Mortgage Loan Processor You are hereby summoned and re- A life long resident of Dorchester, Chris can assist you with quired to serve upon: Rosa A. Castro, 23 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02122, your selling, buying and renting. Call her today at 617-678-0335. answer, if any, on or before 03/29/2012. Meetinghouse Bank is looking for If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this a candidate with at least 6 months action. You are also required to file a Century 21 Cahill Associates copy of your answer, if any, in the office mortgage processing experience. All of of the Register of this Court. 1544 Dorchester Ave Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- our processors start a career advancement STRONG, First Justice of this Court. plan immediately with underwriting and Dorchester, MA 02122 Date: February 2, 2012 Sandra Giovannucci closing training starting in the first weeks. Register of Probate Join our team and grow with us! For more information contact Steve Borgerson, Vice President, at 617.298.225 x 233 or by email FINNEGAN ASSOCIATES REALTORS at [email protected]. 793 Adams Street, Adams Corner, Dorchester, MA (617) 282-8189 www.finneganrealtors.com WELCOME TO: Hearth, Inc. @ Olmsted Green Resident Service Coordinator – 1 full time person to assist residents with various daily needs including 206 Savin Hill Avenue Dorchester arranging for transportation, completion of various paperwork, activities, community meal planning SOLD and front desk coverage as needed. Concierge – 2 full time and 2 weekend shifts (4 PM - 12 MN and 12 MN - 8 AM) to cover front desk, Large single maintain security of the building and assist with any family home resident emergencies. Registered Nurse – 1 full time with experience in with over 2,400 geriatrics, homelessness, care coordination, Group s.f. of living Adult Foster Care Program and mental illness. Personal Care Homemaker – 1 certified nursing space. Has large assistant with geriatric experience (per diem). lot containing Masters’ in Social Work – 1 full time with experi- ence working with DMH Community Based Flexible 14,810 s.f. Services program. LCSW or LICSW. Call for more Respond: Human Resources 1640 Washington Street information and Boston, MA 02118 to schedule a Fax: 617-369-1566 or Email: [email protected] showing. Hearth is an equal opportunity employer and diverse candidated are encouraged to apply. Page 20 THE Reporter March 1, 2012