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EDITORIAL “You’re not Special” This letter to the Editor the club’s past decisions? asked only that I not wave “don’t they all think when you’re “special” appeared in a daily It’s right of the private the gay flag as a political alike”? Here’s another you can say anything you newspaper March 1st. It organizations to select their statement to distract from shock. Gay people are want to get your own is our decision to omit the participants. I know of gays this day, just as they ask not special. They’re way even when it turns author’s name. It speaks who are marching with their the same of anti-war and Republican, Democrat, out the “contingent” of for itself. straight neighbors, and I anti-abortion protestors. Conservative, Liberal and vets didn’t have enough Gays Don’t Need to Wave Flag know of more than a dozen For St. Patrick’s Day I go everything else under the vets for a 4-person color to Revel in Southie Parade gay parties by their rules, and for Gay sun just like everybody guard. Eighteen months ago, In Southie for the St. Pride they follow ours. The else and isn’t that the Grow up. Gay people Condoleezza Rice joined Patrick’s Day Parade. only people boycotting the goal? Isn’t that the have been our friends the Augusta National Golf We clearly will not be parade this year are those point? Like extremists and neighbors for a Club, one of the first two boycotting, despite the paid, or charged, to be of every persuasion there long time now. We live women admitted. Should wishes of many observers politically correct. Either are those who think together 364 days and she have refused? Augusta (“Walsh pushes for gay that or they can’t recognize they’re a little better, you people are nowhere is still a private organization groups in parade,” Page progress when they see it. they’re a little special. to be found. For one day choosing whomever it likes. A1, Feb. 27). At some They probably would’ve To them it’s not enough every year the extremists Should she have deferred point we have to stop turned down membership to be simply admired as try to pit us against each until the club reflected being gay activists. I’ve to Augusta National and a an Iraq-Afghan veteran. other. Nobody’s special. the diversity of America? fought my entire life to chance for change. No, to them if you’re a Everybody’s the same, Should she have worn a be accepted, to fit in, and A South Boston Resident gay Iraq-Afghan Veteran except for Southie residents MalcolmX T-shirt on her to belong. The Allied Spoke Up: you deserve “special” of course. Now they’re first day of play to protest War Veterans Council has Some will be shocked, recognition. Of course something special.

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efore we get to our main gain access under false pretenses. be ‘enlightened’. This earns them when it comes to their parade. topic, we have another Well well! We can’t say we are little, if no, respect, nor should it. There are rules and conditions in B request from the great shocked. It’s a tactic that would-be Will there be gay persons in the place for everyone. One of those veteran John Mullen of the Thomas parade crashers have tried in the parade marching in the units? Of rules which is clearly articulated F Fitzgerald Veteran’s post. John past. In the 1990’s, it was found course, there always has been, is that no group, organization or respectfully asks that no more that the gay rights group that did they are welcome and no one has a individual that wants to be in this flowers be left at the World War II get into the parade had among problem with it. celebratory parade will be allowed Memorial on the beach. Though its membership some of the very Most South Bostonians already to display any sexually themed or placing of flowers there is a same people who were disrupting know this, but for the few who radically themed messages. Gay, thoughtful and beautiful act, it’s church services around the city don’t and for the people out of straight or whatever, it doesn’t causing a mess; especially with all and throwing condoms at priests. town who only hear what a self- matter; absolutely no message the bad weather. So at least until Then of course there is the so serving trouble causing press wants referring to sexual orientation will further notice, please no more called Veteran’s for Peace’ who them to believe, the South Boston be allowed. Don’t like the rules? flowers. Thank you! originally claimed they wanted to Allied Veterans have a policy CONTINUED ON page 4 Last weekend, Mayor Walsh march to celebrate St. Patrick’s made a statement regarding the Day but as it happens, their real annual media circus that always goal is to turn Southie’s parade into swirls around South Boston’s St. a protest against our military. And Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day now we have Mass Equality as yet Parade. He said he has “already another group who seems to have spent too much time on this issue”. no problem misrepresenting itself Right you are Marty, way too much to gain access. Not only are we time. This is an issue deliberately told that they probably could not stirred up each year at this time even come up with 20 legitimate to gain publicity for the ‘agenda veterans to march as they said they driven’. Some people see it as would, but when pressed, some Mayor Walsh being baited by the of them didn’t even know what a press and manipulated by some of color guard was. Busted!! These the radical organizations looking groups never learn. They try to for publicity and pushed along by portray our veterans as stupid, but the progressive left higher-ups in the vets always outsmart them, his administration. And we believe don’t they. we know exactly who those higher But the biggest problem is not ups are. the radical groups with disruption And as of this past Tuesday, as their goal, it’s some of this city’s the decision by the South Boston and this state’s elected officials, Allied War Veterans is this: No! No members of the press, and a to the Mass Equality group who few of our own neighbors, who applied to bring in a group of gay immediately take the side of the veterans to march in this year’s attackers and demand our vets give parade. After a background check, in. They are quick to blame our it turns out that there is no evidence veterans without even checking to that this group is a legitimate see who it is they are siding with veteran’s organization. And and what the agenda is. Some of according to the Allied Veteran’s it is ignorance and all too often statement, they were attempting to it’s a desperate need to appear to 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com March 6, 2014

CONTINUED FROM page 3 Rep. Collins Pushes for Veterans Benefits Go have your own parade or be tate Representative Nick veterans residing in the state. Diversity Program that also includes part of one that doesn’t care. SCollins joined his colleagues With the support of the Women Business Enterprises Another example that we in the Massachusetts House of legislation’s co-sponsor, State (WBEs) and Minority Business were just reminded of is that Representatives in passing measures Senator Linda Dorcena Forry, and Enterprises (MBEs). several years ago, a group to support veterans and their Massachusetts Convention Center “As a Commonwealth, our proclaiming their ‘Irish families locally and throughout Authority (MCCA) Executive commitment to our nation’s veterans heterosexual/straight Pride’ the Commonwealth. This session Director James Rooney, Rep. is unmatched,” said Rep. Collins. tried to march in the parade. Rep. Collins voted in favor of Collins worked to ensure that “While we continue to lead the way The Allied War Vets told the VALOR Act II, which builds veterans will also benefit from in providing veterans’ services and them the same as they have on existing legislation to provide the planned BCEC expansion by benefits, this bill ensures that our told everyone else. The group increased property tax relief and requiring general contractors to use veterans are at the table when it refused so their request to enhance employment, educational Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned comes to doing business with the march was then denied by the and healthcare support services for Business Enterprises (SDVOBs) state. I am proud to have authored Allied War Vets. Though it’s veterans. These benefits will be as subcontractors on the project, as this bill with Senator Forry and look hard for some with an agenda available to approximately 400,000 part of the state’s mandated Supplier forward to its passage.” to accept, the same rules apply to everyone, no one gets builds on the 2010 landmark anti- help educators, administrators special treatment or a waiver. Rep. Collins bullying legislation by creating new and legislators identify trends and Living in South Boston reporting measures and recognizing respond appropriately. we are subjected to many Votes to certain populations as more “I am proud to join my colleagues surprises. Yet there is much Enhance vulnerable to bullying. The updates in strengthening our anti-bullying that is predictable. One of are designed to increase the efficacy laws,” House Speaker Robert A. those things is the nauseating Anti-Bullying of the original legislation which DeLeo said. “We are fortunate to rants of Peter Gelzinis of the prohibited bullying and cyber- have an exceptional educational Boston Herald. How predictable Legislation bullying, and required schools to system in Massachusetts and it is is Gelzinis? As predictable as epresentative Nick Collins establish related programs. The our duty to ensure students are safe the odor that always follows Rjoined his colleagues in the bill creates a data collection and and are able to maximize these a skunk after a moving truck House to pass legislation that reporting mechanism that will resources to the full extent.” turns it into road kill. He often “This bill updates the landmark starts early on, well before anti-bullying law by providing March to stir the pot and get Let Our Family Help Your Family additional tools and resources that the controversy over the parade will allow the Commonwealth going. He baits politicians to help create safe, supportive to ‘take a stand’ against our THE CASPER environments for those who are South Boston veterans whom Funeral & Cremations Services especially vulnerable to bullying, he seems to despise. He refers Established in 1930 such as LGBT students and students to them as Ayatollahs, as in with disabilities,” said Rep. Collins. Islamic terrorists, compares Serving Families with Dignity and Respect “This bill also provides an excellent them to Communist dictators through the toughest of times for opportunity for the state to measure like the Castro Brothers from over 80 years the impact and effectiveness of the Cuba and seems to imply Home of Personal Service 2010 law.” that the sooner our local vets Provisions of the bill include die, the better. Some locals Pre-Planning Specialists the following: refer to him as a venom- • Schools must annually report filled hater who loathes South Casper’s specializes in bullying data to the Department Boston. Others call him a petty Massachusetts Cremation Services & of Elementary and Secondary curmudgeon. But of course I Veteran Services Education (DESE) and submit would never say any of those aggregate data on bullying to the things. It wouldn’t be nice. To Please visit our website for Attorney General and Legislature; me, he’s just an unhappy media information you may find • DESE is required to inform troll who instead of preaching parents about its Problem from a soapbox sounds more helpful during a time of need Resolution System and the process like he’s in a sandbox. But hey, www.casperfuneralhome.com for seeking assistance or filing a that’s my opinion. claim; and Here’s the thing. The South • School bullying prevention Boston Allied War Veterans as The Casper Funeral Home plans must recognize that certain everyone knows have the law 187 Dorchester Street David Casper enumerated categories of students on their side. In fact, using the South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: may be more vulnerable to term that liberals love when 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper becoming targets of bullying. CONTINUED ON page 7 March 6, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5 ReadingBetween TheLines “The Battle” SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Brian R. Mahoney Note: talk back to Brian by email at [email protected]

xperience has taught us in were giddy at the British ships retreat. gathered round his fallen form, yet the British stalling tactics. He was Boston that rain, sleet, snow, They began waving flags, gesturing, another British shell exploded, killing well aware more troops had already Egale force winds and freezing and generally taunting the British all four of the rescue party. Ironically, sailed from England. In any event, temperatures that arrive sometimes Troops at Castle William (Castle the act of aiding and hovering over Washington was spoiling for a fight. in February and March are known Island). The British at the castle had Jennings, by the four, shielded him and “If the enemy will be kind enough to as a “Nor’easter”. Unaccustomed, fired but found the range prohibitive. he survived with the loss of a hand and come out for a fight, I mean to give The British could only equate this To counter this, the British attempted a eye. The firing continued all night, them one” he stated. In full view phenomenon to as “Hurrycane”. double load of powder. Unfortunately ending at sunrise after over 800 cannon and in broad daylight, the very place The British plan was to cross this caused cannon to explode killing balls had been fired and the American that the very first soldiers of this new to Castle William (Castle Island), and wounding several British. That abandoned the fortification attempts army, of this new nation, under this assemble, and then assault across at ended the day’s events and on March This action seems, at least initially, new commanding General had given “Dorchester Point”. Instead General 7 an unspoken truce seemed to be in to have prompted the British to cease the “last full measure”, he ordered to Howe later wrote a “Hurricane” had place and the British began making the town’s destruction and continue be fortified. forced the cancellation of the assault ‘in preparations to pack up. the evacuation. Still by the morning By late afternoon on March 16th, the fear they would all be lost” due to On March 8 the intently watching of the 14th Washington had tired of CONTINUED ON page 6 the weather. The same storm that drove Americans were dismayed to observe the British indoors was used by the and receive reports that the British Americans as a fortuitous opportunity efforts toward withdrawing had turned to strengthen their defenses, so that into looting and destruction. It was when the storm abated by noon then Washington played his final card. on March 6, the British realized With sunset the Americans, who had their chance to assault had passed. kept their last 10 cannons behind the Undeterred, a squadron of warships base of “Nook Hill” at “C” and 3rd weighed anchor and with sails full Street, began the construction of the attempted to close on the North Shore final and closest battery. Late into the (First Street). The looming Heights of night the American troops labored. the “Bush Tree” Hill forced the British Then, perhaps due to overconfidence, to attempt a dangerous maneuver. a soldier lit a fire for warmth. Shifting nearly every cannon to Almost immediately the British one side of the ship, the British “Green” Battery (at Washington intended this would allow the few and Berkeley Streets), alerted to cannons remaining on the other side their location, began a deadly fire. to gain enough elevation to strike the A company of the 10th Artillery American position on “Bush Tree”. Regiment under Captain Thomas This rarely used tactic carried the Pierce continued to work under danger of swamping or even capsizing this withering fire. This unfinished the ship. The North Shore at the position attempted to return fire. A time was riddled with inlets, barely 17-year-old Private, Stephen Jennings submerged mud flats, and deepwater of Norton, dashed back and forth channels. This unpredictability, bringing powder to the cannons. It was plus the batteries at “Bush Tree” and during one of these runs he was felled “Dorchester Point”, made the danger by a bursting shell. Watching this was of grounding a ship under American 25 yr old Sgt. Obadiah Adams from guns too great to allow the British Littleton and 33 yr old Surgeon Enoch ships’ cannons to continue firing and Dole from Lancaster. Along with two this action was halted. other soldiers, they grabbed a litter and At “Dorchester Point” the Americans ran to aid Jennings. Sadly, as all four 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com March 6, 2014

It’s that time of year again!! Chief Marshal’s Parade Update – Increase Security Please Join Us t is my honor parade of a million to prevent or check and pleasure to or more spectators knapsacks, coolers, I serve as the 2014 as a special state 30 pack cases and Chief Marshall and event requiring requiring clear plastic to invite you to enjoy extra resources. The cases and requiring our best parade yet. activation of National clear plastic bags needs Parade organizer Phil Guard and deployment to be implemented. Wuschke and the of State Police to We, the public, need Allied War Veterans augment the Boston to be watchful and have once again put Police should be the co-operating partners together a celebration first step. The Boston with the police to create sure to please all in police State police, a safe, fun day. The The South Boston Citizens’Association attendance. It is, MBTA police and other governor and authorities “The Nation’s Oldest Neighborhood Civic Organization” however, with a new agencies, have always must do their part in and serious look and continue to provide a prompt manner to Thomas McGrath at security. As we top notch control on the provide the million or President approach the first route. It is a question more visitors, as well as anniversary of the of numbers. Ideally residents, a heightened Marathon Bombing, all streets with access secure environment 2014 Evacuation Day Events it is worth heightened to the actual parade in this new reality and Tommy and Eddie Butler Senior Salute concern and we seek route would have a provide the appropriate both the police and two person checkpoint. resources. An official public to assist in This would require route and schedule and Where: prevention. an additional 200 any noteworthy policy St. Monica / St. Augustine We are seeking the more personnel. At or rules will be printed Lower Church Hall state to recognize this minimum, a system next week. CONTINUED FROM page 5 Jersey and Philadelphia. Over the this final and most ominous position next year, the only other American When: was completed. The next day, March victory was the Christmas raid at Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:30AM 17th, the last British ship cleared Trenton, so how did the victory at Boston Harbor by noon as American Boston become so overlooked? troops entered the city. These troops When the British fleet sailed away Traditional Irish Corn Beef Dinner discovered the final contempt of that St. Patrick’s morning they left Music by the Mike Reyonds Band the British who had looted and used behind their hatred of the Irish and churches and meeting houses cavalry Catholics that remains with us in some stables. In fact, in violation of the form and by some people to this day. No Tickets Required cease fire, they set Castle William Consider that the battle occurred 236 ablaze as they left. Washington, years ago but for the first 130 years it expecting English treachery, placed in was never observed. This is only the command as Officer of the Day (O.D.) 108 observance. The ruling political General John Sullivan of County elite were determined to keep the Irish Wexford and made the password in their place, but the joining of St. “St. Patrick”. So in effect the great Patrick’s and Evacuation was seen by British Empire surrendered their first the Irish, as divine intervention. T h a t Sponsored by: the SBCA American Colony to an Irish Catholic. and the flood tide of Irish Immigration This would probably be comparable swelled their ranks to political power. City Councilor Michael Flaherty and to a former plantation slave owner Prior to that every undesirable activity Thomas Butler Jr, Chairmen working and taking orders under was placed in South Boston by the former African slave. “Those that ruling elite. The poor house and insane Mrs. Peggy Flaherty, Mrs. Anne Lynch, laugh last, laugh best.” asylum were placed in South Boston. Mrs. Ellie Hart, Mrs. Edie Linehan, Mrs. Mary Collins, How did this action, without which, Except for the “Twin Hills”, all of our Helen and Marie Butler arguably, the revolution would have “Heights” were leveled to fill in the Honorary Co-Chairpersons failed, become a footnote in history? Back Bay. A 45 acre park created for Would the Revolution have survived South Boston residents was first re- without their secure base in Boston? claimed by the Government as a military Transportation provided by Yankee Bus Lines The British successfully moved base and is now site of the Convention in and occupied New York, New CONTINUED ON page 7 March 6, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

CONTINUED FROM page 6 CONTINUED FROM page 4 were active in the Dorchester The True Center. When the Dorchester Heights it comes to Obamacare, ‘it’s Heights Civic Association, St. Monument was dedicated in 1902 settled law’. If the vets were Augustine’s Chapel, Peter played Story About the guest speaker referred to the to decide to change the rules the piano at various civic functions longstanding discrimination toward as far as who can be in the The People Of and he even gave neighbors free the Irish South Boston by noting “The parade, then they can. It’s legal advice. Looking around the South Boston Mayflower and the Shamrock have their decision and no one kitchen while singing songs, I SOUTH BOSTON TODAY finally joined”. Even then St. Patrick else’s. The vets make the rules By Ray Flynn thought to myself, could only be celebrated under the and we will support them ou almost can’t pick up the I only wish our critics knew what umbrella of Evacuation Day. against anyone who attacks newspaper today without the people of South Boston are Yet, even today, a simple parade to them. Then the press wants reading yet another negative really all about. But I’ll let Peter Y honor the military birth of America and everyone else’s views and story about the St.Patrick’s Day’s and Mary tell you themselves how our cultural heritage is constantly under principles to be respected events in South Boston. Many of us they feel about the people of South attack, No where else and no other and accommodated, except know the obsession some people have Boston. This is what they wrote. parade is singled out to be the target of of course when it comes to in portraying us in the most negative “Mary and I would like to thank others’ political agenda. Not a single the South Boston Allied War light. But we should know that some each of you for planning, organizing court in Massachusetts had the courage Veterans? Their tolerance is of these South Boston haters can also and hosting that wonderful party on or honesty to give us the right that was selective. Only our vets need be anti- Irish and dislike what the Saturday, and to thank everyone who so obvious the U. S. Supreme Court to change it seems. Catholic Church stands for. They participated in making it such an upheld it unanimously. 9-0! Finally, those officials, give themselves away with their incredible event. We were completely I have a framed sign in my house. It who pander to our veteran’s hateful blogs, anonymous letters, and overwhelmed by the turnout and the was printed AFTER my mother was opponents, and push only for telephone calls to talk radio shows. responses, and grateful to everyone born. It reads “No Irish Need Apply”. As compromise on the part of the Those of us who have been around for their thoughts and wishes, and so we watch officially sanctioned assaults on vets, should be careful. They may for a while remember how intense it many kind words. our parade and us continue, it’s obvious discover that many more people was during school busing. The media It provided a vivid reminder of that some things haven’t changed all than they think would prefer told school parents that they were what we love about South Boston and that much. Still, here we stand and will that they show some loyalty to uneducated bigots and racists, if they what makes it such a special place – always stand. Celebrate with pride. our veterans and respect their opposed the busing order. We were told welcoming, humble, proud, protective, Happy Evacuation and St. Patrick’s Day. Constitutional rights. that the court order would improve the distinctive, appreciative and rewarding, public schools for everyone. Well they diverse but unified in the love it inspires were wrong and our city’s children and for the community, preserving the best SOUTH BOSTON city had to suffer for their arrogant and of the old ways, while integrating DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC. elitist decision. the new. All of that and more is Is the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast what motivated us to get involved in 29 Farragut Road, South Boston, MA 617-268-1030 and the parade an issue of public the neighborhood associations, the interest, certainly. But these civic nonprofits, and St. Augustine’s, as Dr. Philip Barber D.M.D MARCH and religious events are no reason our own way of participating in and Dr. James McDermott D.M.D for anybody to tear down the helping to preserve our many precious Dr. Andrew Luccio D.M.D Dr. Peter Rider D.M.D Special good name of the people of South local traditions and institutions. We’ve Dr. Robert Lincoln D.M.D Boston, and make us look bad. made a lot of good friends along the Dr. James Buechel D.M.D Save 10% off Dr. Michele Crohin D.M.D Some of us might say, “we’ve way, and it was really a privilege to CLEANING, X-RAY, & EXAM pretty much gotten used to the share the time and memories with so criticism by now.” With all the many of you on Saturday. journalists, movie screenwriters In short there was never a better and outsiders saying and writing sendoff for someone embarking on so many unfair stories about the an 18 mile peregrination. Hanover town, I often wonder why so many is not really so far away, and we’re young professionals keep moving going to remain involved in several into the town. They certainly find local organizations, so I know that the community attractive. we’ll continue to see many of you The other day many of us came around town. 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Europe’s vineyards and nearly caused the CONTINUED FROM Front Page... the parade application process, The Wine Guy extinction of several varietals, Carménère The success of the parade and whose application has been among them. the dozens of local activities accepted or denied and why, and About thirty years before that, though, showcasing its traditions is the reasons behind the defense by THE HIGH the varietal was brought to Argentina and testament to the dedication of the Allied War Veterans Council made its way to Chile. Carménère wine has the members of two venerable of its restrictions on parade BRIDGE a deep red color and aromas found in red organizations, the Allied War participants. The truths are the SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Jamie Driscoll fruits, spices and berries. The tannins are Veterans and the South Boston following, prefaced by recorded n the Chilean side of the Andes gentler and softer than those in Cabernet Citizens Association, the oldest fact and the need to repudiate Mountains, southeast of the Sauvignon, so it’s a more medium-bodied continuously active association of disinformation being propagated Ocapital, Santiago, there is a region wine. It typically has a cherry-like, fruity its kind in America. Their records in the coverage of the parade by where the low-lying foothills quickly give flavor with smoky, spicy and earthy of accomplishments are historic - Boston’s daily press. onto min-mountains that climb to around notes and a deep crimson color. On the the one in defense of our country; First, in 1992, the unfairly 3,000 feet. This area is known as the Puente palette, there are flavors of dark chocolate, the other in the promotion of our maligned John Wacko Hurley Alto or “High Bridge”, where some of tobacco, and leather. The wine is best to community. Their existence is stated under oath in testimony to South America’s best wines are made. drink while it is young. Below are some rooted in patriotism and civic pride the Supreme Court of the United While the country has long been known great examples of this wine and others: and in advancing a celebratory States that, “The South Boston as a dependable producer of moderately- Concha y Toro - Marques de Casa Concha agenda, pure and simple. Allied War Veterans do not priced wines in the more popular Cabernet Sauvignon 2010-(~$19.00)- Along comes Mass Equality, discriminate. We have always had varieties, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Wine Enthusiast: 91 Points incorporated in 2001 and the gay people in our units. However, Chardonnay, this jewel of Chile’s wine- A real beauty with graphite, minerality acknowledged champion of gay we allow no group with a theme growing regions produces some really and rich, clean, exciting berry fruit and rights activism. Their existence or agenda not consistent or superb versions of them as well, but also controlled oak aromas. Very pure and is rooted in advancing a single in conflict with the parade’s a varietal that is growing in favor in the stylish Cabernet Sauvignon with fat purpose political agenda, pure dual themes of honoring and U.S. market- Carménère. but balanced cassis and sweet berry and simple. remembering Evacuation Day The grape itself comes originally from flavors. Big tannins lend structure and Unlike the Boston Globe, and Saint Patrick to march.” France and is a red variety. Back in the framework; young, but drinking nicely the Boston Herald and others, Secondly, and as a direct result 1880’s there was a terrible fungus, called now; will be better and more evolved South Boston Today will not of the intellectual dishonesty Phylloxera, which decimated many of over the next few years. misrepresent the truths about CONTINUED ON page 12

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achieve and maintain that same status In these past 6 years, both Franklin owned by the Café, in Southie. The Southie and the community of South Franklin Restaurant Group had a keen Boston have waxed and waned with sense of how to win in the restaurant the current of time. The transformation biz and saw the same opportunity for has been viable and palatable in both. growth in an ever-expanding South Franklin Southie has, over this time, Boston. In spite of the crunch of the moved with the ever-evolving tastes economy and stunted progress of of South Boston. The menu has property sales throughout the nation, reflected and complimented what Massachusetts, and the market of the people want. The menu today South Boston in particular, was still echoes all aspects of South Boston: hot and the population was increasing. comfort, tradition and change. In The construction of new housing units order to achieve the greatest result, a at Broadway Station was quickly convergence must occur. One without being inhabited. This neighborhood the other works but mixed together, it was desirable but with more moving become almost irresistible. in, there was a void that needed to Franklin Southie is now serving up be filled. Franklin Southie wanted to a different approach to their offerings help bridge that gap and anchor itself and plate presentation. New Chef in the community to become not just de Cuisine Jeff Martino, formerly of an outpost but also a valuable element Harvest, the Salty Pig and Citizen’s, in the South Boston formula. has brought to Franklin Southie Southie was on the verge of a his knowledge balancing local and major transition; sure SB had been a seasonal components to craft intriguing sought-after destination for families and palate pleasing fare. Along with and business professionals alike for a the ever-evolving appetites of today, Franklin Southie: The Law of Attraction SOUTH BOSTON TODAY By Laela eanut Butter and Jelly. Salt the industry. Most importantly though long time. But with more prospective Franklin Southie delivers a variety of and Pepper. Bacon and Eggs. is the infusion of comfort throughout housing readily available, the surge of food styles that please the masses. The PChips and Salsa. Spaghetti the business, evident in the layout sales continued and the population had American “tapas” at Franklin Southie and Meatballs. Yes, enjoyment and of the interior, the style of cooking grown and added new dynamics to the fuses modern American comfort food pleasure can be had in one without and the convivial and un-forgetting wants and needs of the community. and flavors with original and innovative the other. But when put together, staff. In all of their food businesses, Would Franklin Southie and its ingredients. Ideal for a night out each half supporting, enhancing and from the casual Tasty Burgers to the concept thrive in a neighborhood built with girlfriends, where sharing is the repurposing their initial use, produce sophisticated simplicity of Citizen’s on tradition? When one thought of standard, the small dishes are a perfect a final effort that can far exceed and the intuitive and inventive Franklin Café and South End cuisine, compliment to your evening. They the expectations and possibilities dishes at the Franklins, this phrase many distinct and unfamiliar tastes have their own “take” on some classic of standing alone. It’s synergy: the comes to mind, ”you get back what came to mind. But Southie was and American appetizer menu staples; whole is greater than the some of its you give.” The Franklin Restaurant had been for a long time, infusing “buffalo style” crispy chicken skins parts. Working together, it creates a Group continually produces a quality the many cultures of it’s people into and a baby kale “Caesar” salad are more perfect union. package and in turn receives the all aspects of neighborhood life. So only two examples. Still hungry? The Since 1996, the Franklin Restaurant reward it so deserves. though many may have seen the larger plates are composed of the same Group has succeeded in finding the In 2008, amidst the subprime Franklin experience and South Boston tried and true winning combination of magic sensation and magnetic pull mortgage crisis and the bursting as polar opposites, nothing could be familiar with new elements. Craving of success. Through their methodical real estate bubble, Franklin Southie further form the truth. The magnitude something your mom would make? practices in customer service, Franklin opened it’s doors a mere 0.7 miles of South Boston’s forward movement Check out their Whole Roasted has cultivated a clientele and following away from it’s older, more established joined with the force and authenticity Chicken Dinner (for 2) every Monday that makes other establishments sister, Franklin Café. A driving force of the Franklin Restaurant Group and Tuesday night; it includes three envious. The careful execution of in the South End restaurant explosion, made for a perfect match. “The law sides and two gravies for $38. With creative cuisine and considerate Franklin Café proved to be a reputable of attraction is this: You don’t attract patio season (hopefully) upon us, why “farm to table” inclusion in their and reliable presence here to stay. what you want. You attract what you not celebrate Spring coming in like a kitchens is a model to be emulated in Franklin Southie was hopeful to are.”-Dr. Wayne Dyer CONTINUED ON Page 20 10 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com March 6, 2014

Stepping Up and Stepping Out: Your Guide to the Southie Scene and the “Southie Senses” South Boston Today begins a regular series about life in South Boston and all that it has to offer. Southie is a vibrant and growing community and By: Laela there are so many ways for residents to become connected and involved. Here are some of the best ways to see, hear, taste, touch and smell all that is Southie. From City Point to Fort Point to the South Boston Waterfront, there are so many opportunities to put your senses to good use! Stepping Up: It’s Not A Sprint ith the weather warming up but it has also become a source of Wto a balmy temp (30’+?) and strength and inspiration for so many. the black/gray snow melting, I see Here in Southie we have some stand them everywhere. Shades of bright up and stand out people running for pinks and blues and everything their lives and the lives of so many in between, slow and steady or others. Why don’t we help carry whizzing by me at great speed while them across the finish line through I contemplate going back to bed supporting their valiant efforts? after coffee. Runners. Now that the Below are some suggestions to get dreaded second month of the year you started. is behind us, March seems to be an inspiring time for people. It could be Team MR8 Run For Martin Richard that February was so horrible every Fundraiser at Paramount Southie: good intention you had and made for MR8 Team Runner Nick Masciarelli the New Year went to pot. I know is a Southie resident who is lacing for me it did; it is the 28 days to up his sneakers and raising money in page : firstgiving.com/fundraiser/ fundraiser/BGCB forget. Some people to do it for their Martin’s honor and pledge “No more NickMasciarelli/team-mr8-boston- Mass Fallen Heroes: Nichole health, while others do it because hurting people…peace”. On Monday marathon-2014 teammr8.org Mikshenas it is just a part of them they cannot March 10 at 6pm, one of Nick’s massfallenheroes.org shake unless they go and bang out favorite Southie spots is hosting a Other South Boston Charities and crowdrise.com/ 10 miles before 9am. And then there benefit in honor of this cause; the Runners: massfallenheroesmarathon/ are others who fall somewhere in Paramount Southie is selling tickets South Boston Neighborhood fundraiser/nicholemikshenas between. Their driving force may be for $75, all proceeds to benefit the House: The McCourt Foundation for a mix of both but their ultimate goal Martin Richard Foundation. Apps sbnh.org Alzheimer’s and MS: Tanya is not just for personal wellbeing. and Sam Adams will be provided crowdrise.com/ Gillick The Boston Marathon has been and served by the Paramount and sbnh2014bostonmarathon/ *Tanya’s hosting at fundraising a fundraising outlet for over 31 other libations will be available for South Boston Boys & Girls Club: event Thursday March 13 at 7pm at charities and in 2012, raised over purchase. There is also an auction bgcb.org/our-location/south-boston- Abby Park in Milton* $11 million. The tragedies of last full of awesome items to bid on. If club/ mccourtfoundation.org year’s event live on forever in the you cannot attend the event, please crowdrise.com/ sharingcounts.com/campaigns/256- minds and hearts here in Boston, consider donating to Nick’s online sbostonbgc2014bostonmarathon/ tanya-gillick-boston-marathon-2014 Stepping Out: ShamROCKED

he best way in South Boston to be heard and sung, events that mimic glass to loyalty, love and friendship! down home cooking and, of course, Tgauge how the next 6-8 weeks the neighborliness and community of Cheers! harpoonbrewery.com/ Guinness! The courses will be also be of what Spring will be like is by the the old country and even a few pints to festivals/512/2014-harpoon-st- paired with Harp and Smithwick’s to temperature and weather on parade be raised. Get out and I am certain that patrick-s-festival name a couple. Cost is $50 and you day. Last year, crisp and sunny with a no matter the weather, a good time will Sunday March 9th, 3-5pm: will receive a custom, engraved pint little chill in the air- spring had sprung. be had by all. South Boston Citizen’s Association glass. Bottoms up! eventbrite.com/e/ The year before the sweltering temp Friday March 7th, 5:30-11pm & is hosting an event at South Boston guinness-dinner-at-lincoln-tavern- reached almost 70’ and gave way to Saturday March 8th, 2-9pm: Bowlarama; 21+ tickets-9975269299 beach days and sunburns in March: This weekend kicks off with the SB Candlepin Bowl has an awesome Wednesday March 12th, 7-10pm: it was here for an instant and then the 2014 Harpoon St. Patrick’s Festival. array of draft beers and is hopping GrandTen Distilling will be debuting summer scorcher started. Who knows Tickets are $20 at the event and that every day of he week. Many their homebrewed South Boston Irish what this year will bring. Sure I can gets you one drink ticket. There are new and old South Bostonians Whiskey at Lincoln. Complete with read the 10 day forecast but not until I food tents selling corned beef and sign up for their weekly leagues bagpipes, everyone can celebrate rise from slumber on March the 16th cabbage and live music to be heard. season after season. Sure to strike! and congratulate GrandTen on its do I know what is in store. One thing I Additional drink tickets may be southbostoncandlepin.com amazing efforts and abilities to craft do know? There are lots of fun ways to purchased. Sample Harpoon’s Boston Monday March 10th, 7-10pm: such delicious and impeccable spirits. celebrate that uncertainty with some St. Irish Stout, Crisp Cider or a-taste- Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant is Sláinte! grandten.com facebook. Patrick’s Day fetes. There is music to of-spring Long Thaw and raise a hosting a Guinness dinner full of com/GrandTen March 6, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 11

Southie Senses:Things to touch, see, taste, smell and hear in Southie

Touch: Hands A Clappin’ and Toes A Tappin’ Touchie’s Shamrock Pub is kicking off the St. Patrick’s Day season on the right foot! Always providing the public with a good time, Saturday’s live music is especially fun. This Saturday March 8th at 8pm, be sure not to miss Tom Baker and the Troublemakers. So get down to the Shamrock, get out of your seats and get movin’! Touchie’s Shamrock Pub, 501 East 8th Street

See: History Being Made March is National Women’s History Month. This Friday March 7th, 6pm, WeWork, located at 51 Melcher Street, is hosting “Women 2.0 Founder Friday Boston”. Meet, mix and mingle with some successful and innovative female entrepreneurs from the area as well as new and up comers. Share stories and sip while you speak. There is also an opportunity to demo products at this event. For more information, check out the website provided. Conceive. Believe. Achieve eventbrite.com/e/women-20-founder-friday-boston-tickets-10663206939 • wework.com

Taste: Hungry for a Cure TThe Blondes Vs Brunettes Boston Flag Football Team is hosting tryouts at the BAC over the next week and a half, with a registration deadline of 03/14. The teams are comprised of women who want to learn how and/or continue to play a little ball and meet other fierce femmes, all while raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Sign me up! bvbboston.org • thebostoncalendar.com/events/blondes-vs-brunettes-tryouts--3

Smell: Stop and Smell the Roses Signs of spring abound with the Boston Flower Show opening at the Seaport World Trade Center, March 12th, which is coincidentally, Plat a Flower Day. The theme this year is Romance in the Garden. Whether you have a green thumb, affinity for all things that grow or just need a reminder that after winter must come spring, this is place for you. bostonflowershow.com

Hear: Sound the Alarms! I can only imagine what would happen if daylight savings occurred on a Monday. It would be utterly disastrous and Southie would probably be on pause for more than a few minutes. Don’t forget to turn your clocks AHEAD this Sunday March 9th at 2am. Sure you will lose an hour of sleep but gain more sunlight. Don’t fret- Sidewalk WILL be open again on Saturday March 8th, so you can grab an extra large iced to help the senses and stir up some spring. Spring Forward! sidewalksouthboston.com

Embrace All Of The Southie Senses: A Time for Times ith spring up, get out and give. & Garden Show Gala”, in The Winter “Casino Royale” at 4, Lincoln Tavern Wslowly, and I You will look back and Preview Party, Seaport Garden, Seaport East, the Seaport Hotel, and Restaurant, 7pm; mean sllloowwwllly, be happy you did! World Trade Center, 8pm-12am; tickets are 8pm-1am; tickets start tickets are $20 and get creeping around the 7-9:30pm; tickets are $100. A silent auction at $70. All proceeds you 2 drink tickets, corner, a sense of Friday March 7th $100. All proceeds supports Jumpstart’s benefit the Cystic pizza, tastings and hope, relief and change St. Patrick’s Day benefit the Genesis programs. Fibrosis Foundation. a vote for the win! starts to surround us. Luncheon at LAUGH Fund. jstart.org cff.org Share Our Strength’s It is evident in the Boston, 12-1:30pm; secure. jstartypb-boston.org cff.org/ no Kid Hungry blooms on the trees, tickets are $125, interactiveticketing. eventbrite. EventReg/dsp_ campaign aims to the smell in the air $80 tax deductible. com/a/6327e6 com/e/phantom- EventRegistration. eliminate hunger for and the amount of Proceeds benefit the thegenesisfund.org of-the-opera- cfm?registeringEve child in our nation. get-togethers and South Boston Boys & masquerade-gala- ntid=26406&IdEve eventbrite.com/e/ fundraisers being held Girls Club Saturday March 8th tickets-9922185524 nt=26406 taste-of-the-nation- in South Boston. It is a bgcb.org/st-patricks- Jumpstart Young boston-food- time to rid your self of day-luncheon Professionals Board 23rd Annual Cystic Tuesday March 11th fights-part-four- cabin fever and shake Presents “Phantom of Fibrosis Foundation Taste of the Nations tickets-10725820217 off the cobwebs. So get 2014 Boston Flower the Opera Masquerade Fundraiser Presents “Foodie Fight” Part nokidhungry.org

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CONTINUED FROM page 8 course GLIB, among others. member activists quickly overruled her Characterizing the dedicated manifested by the selective reporting Finally as to the truth, two and issued a rejection of the conditions. men and women, who give up their by the press and the quoted political organizations, each with members who One other applicant – Veterans for time, money and energy to organize comments by some elected officials, describe themselves as having LGBT Peace – has been denied because they the celebration of American and we feel compelled to remind the identified persons, have submitted are an admitted anti-war protest group. Irish History in an uncomplicated public and especially the good people applications. One has been accepted – Subsequently, it was learned that the and friendly way, as bigots is as of South Boston of the following the South Boston Association of Non- Mass Equality sponsored group, LGBT immoral as characterizing LGBT facts. The Allied War Veterans Profits - because they agreed to the Veterans for Equality, was for all intent persons as libertines. Council has denied participation by guidelines of the parade. The second and purposes a shill. It turns out that In following the various invectives the following applicants: The Ku – Mass Equality – initially had been the shill had only one veteran, who directed by the press at South Boston, Klux Klan, Anti-Busing Advocates, accepted, with conditions. However, admitted both that he did not know one seemingly dispassionate observer Pro-Life Advocates, Irish Northern despite the seemingly conciliatory what a uniformed color guard was and wrote this comment under one such Aid, a group calling themselves Irish initial reaction to the conditions by had no veterans who were available to article and has framed the issue about Heterosexuals of Boston, and of their spokesperson Kara Coredini, march. In essence their application was as succinctly as anyone could. dishonest on its face. Here is an excerpt. “I am a born and Then in a brazen exploitation of raised, third generation South Boston Quality Heating Oil & their relationship with Mayor Marty native AND I’m gay. I believe these Expert Heating Services Walsh, they inveigled the Mayor to two facts qualify my opinion as expert. promote their charade in the name of My sexuality is only a part of who I the oppression of his Irish ancestors am. In terms of the parade (and in my Customer service is our business by British bigots. Seasoned in the art life in general), my bursting pride of of compromise after 16 years in the my South Boston heritage is way more - Heating Oil Discounts State House, the Mayor likely believed important. This matter has already been - Automatic Delivery that he could broker a deal. His one settled. 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War Veterans as senile homophobes We have our own gay pride parade and the South Boston community to celebrate and honor our history, as ignorant bigots is shameful, if not achievements, our law enforcement, downright abusive. our veterans, etc. Please, for the love To underscore the height of of God, stop inserting sexuality issues arrogance, the insinuation drawn from where they don’t belong. I agree with the following quote made by South another commenter in that it’s totally Boston native Peter Gelzinis in a paradoxical or even hypocritical to Condominium Management recent article, that “Not much is likely seek inclusion and parity by separating Full Maintenance Department to change so long as John “Wacko” and alienating. This is why many Janitorial Service Hurley draws a breath” has more to say people feel like there is a “gay agenda”. Snow Removal about how shallow the ‘progressive It doesn’t make any sense. The day that agenda promoters’ are, than how cruel my sexuality is a non-issue is the day Landscaping they appear. This uncalled for quote we have succeeded.” Construction Management was a direct insult to the South Boston South Boston has become ground Community in general and Veterans in zero for the progressive wing of the Licensed & Insured particular. Does Gelzinis, the Mayor Democratic Party’s political agenda. 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the people, the characters, and its’ Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West them went from the mean streets colorful history. among others. They were used by of the lower end streets of South “A Southie Memoir” is a story Red Auerbach to play tricks on the Boston to the powerful corridors of about two street smart kids from Lakers, 76’ers, Knicks and the St. Beacon Hill as South Boston’s state South Boston who grew up in the Louis Hawks. They posed as ball representative in the Massachusetts changing world of the 60’s. Brian boys for the Boston Patriots for Legislature. You will laugh and you Wallace was a young basketball star the entire 1965 season. They found will cry but you will never forget “A whose friendship with a roly-poly themselves unexpectedly in the Southie Memoir”. troublemaker/conman named Sully Patriots huddle, cleaning cleats and Brian P. Wallace served in the took him on an unforgettable journey giving out water in front of 25,000 Massachusetts General Court from which you will never forget. football fans in Fenway Park. They 2002 – 2010. His first book “Final On their first encounter, at six years will never forget the hilarious fight Confession” is just being re- released old, Sully lit the house next door to Sully had with a 600 pound wrestler as a paperback to Barnes & Noble Brian’s house on fire. On their last named Haystack Calhoun in front and Amazon. Final Confession boyhood encounter, before college of 7,000 fans in Boston Arena or has been optioned twice. Twentieth and the Marines separated them their dealings with Lance Alworth, Century Fox’s George Tillman A Southie Memoir for the first time in their lives, they Heisman Trophy winner Joe Bellino optioned it first and this year Chris hat makes South Boston conned their way into staying for a or an Aborigine boxer named Duke Brinker Productions optioned the so interesting? What is it weekend at the Kennedy compound Sabadong. They survived perverts, book, before his untimely death at W about South Boston that in Hyannis. In between those the mafia, bookies, and other assorted 42 years of age. Brian’s second book has Hollywood so intrigued that it encounters they used Boston as their criminals at fourteen years of age, in “Night Runner,” a novel about the has made over a dozen films here? personal playground and will never and around the Boston Garden. One Boston Marathon, is published as a What attracted Martin Scorsese, forget some of the people they met, of the funniest things ever seen at the paperback and a kindle book and is Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Paul and the encounters they had, along Boston Garden, which is still talked available on Amazon. Newman, Cliff Robertson, Ethan the way including The Beatles and about today by those who were there, Brian has written a play “From Hawke, Mark Ruffalo, Amanda Peet, their hero Bob Cousy. was Sully’s attempt to walk across Dorchester Neck to South Boston.” Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg Edward At thirteen years of age they center ice in the middle of a Bruins- His poem about Boston Celtics Norton, Alec Baldwin, and Morgan were hired to work for the Boston Blackhawks game. broadcaster Johnny Most, entitled Freeman, all to South Boston? It’s Celtics. They made friends with To escape the violent world around “High Above Courtside”, is featured them Brian and Sully turned to in Mike Carey’s book “The Voice of basketball. But, in Boston, the street the Celtics” He appeared in “The life sometimes invaded the athletic Departed” as himself. He was a life. In 1967 an overflow crowd filled syndicated columnist for seven the South Boston High School gym Boston weekly newspapers from as Southie played their rivals from 1994-1999

East Boston. Midway through the CONTINUED FROM page 12 second period an errant pass sent the or sexual orientation. The Allied basketball sailing into the crowd. A War Veterans have delivered on that few seconds later the ball was thrown mission, yet continue to be depicted back to the referee. A huge knife as fools. Media Alert! South Boston wound had punctured the ball. A few and its veterans are no one’s fool. minutes after that, East Boston’s best Finally, South Boston Today player, Eddie Contilli, dove into the agrees with the hope expressed by crowd after a loose ball. He didn’t veteran Boston Herald columnist, Joe come out. He was taken out of the Fitzgerald, who closed his March 3 gym, unconscious, on a stretcher. He column by saying, “So here’s hoping is now a Police Officer in Boston and he’ll (Mayor Walsh) march with works with two of the kids who beat or without them (Mass Equality) him up that day. because, as the son of a couple who “A Southie Memoir “is a story came to this country from Galway, about a South Boston which no he’s not only the mayor, but also the longer exists. It abounds with famous personification of what the parade is Southie characters, famous Southie really all about.” nicknames, and famous Southie stories. It is about an incredible lesson

that the streets taught to two young oday South Boston boys and the people T and situations they encountered oston along the way. It is a story about B loyalty, friendship, survival, laughter outh and pain. It is about how one of S March 6, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

Owner: Jim Ivanof

SOUTH BOSTON TODAY The ‘Pizzeria 260’ Recipe: Great Service/Delicious Food Staff Report izza. It’s truly amazing when you can’t help but notice that the place to try the ‘260’ Special’. You can’t go When asked what about having a you think about it. There are is spotless, bright and welcoming. And wrong with grilled chicken, fresh basil, restaurant in South Boston he enjoys, Pso few things that most people at the same time the fantastic aroma tomatoes and feta cheese. without hesitation he says “The with so many different opinions on of freshly cooked pizza and so many If you don’t feel like a pizza or customers”. Jim enjoys meeting them, everything in creation can agree on. other Italian dishes instantly makes want to combine one with something serving them, interacting with them But the odds are that close to 100% your mouth water. The kitchen is to go along with it, there are their and watching them return again and of the population of the entire world deliberately set up in such a way that incredible calzones, wraps, Panini, again, because the experience they could agree that pizza tastes good. you can see right in and watch how brick oven grinders, salads and so have is a good one and of course, Last September, Jim Ivanof opened your food is being prepared by the much more. Then there are the pasta they like the food. The fact that his his brand new Pizzeria 260 restaurant hard working and friendly Pizzeria 260 dinners to round off a perfect menu. customers are a mix of longtime on West Broadway to the delight Team. And this is a team that really The Chicken Parmesan and the Egg residents, new arrivals and those who of his many customers and it’s no seems to enjoy what they do. Just ask Plant has been getting rave reviews. come to South Boston to work their surprise that it’s a big hit in town. Yes, team member and happy employee The dough is prepared right on the jobs and of every age group makes it’s a hit because pizza is so popular Jean Mackey, a local resident who premises and everything is made with it rewarding for him as well. He is and an all-time favorite with so many lives right across the street. Jim Ivanof only the freshest of ingredients. happy to serve everyone. And, he is Americans. But the quality of the designed and built everything and set Pizzeria 260 offers specials and always open to suggestions as to what pizza and everything else on Pizzeria up the kitchen this way for exactly combination meals and will deliver new items people would like to see 260’s menu is what so many of their this reason. But now comes the hard right to your door. They serve lunch added to the menu. customers say is truly “Incredible” part - what to order. A look at the menu specials every Monday through Pizzeria 260 is located at 260 West and keeps them coming back. with such a great variety of selections Thursday from 11am to 3pm. You can Broadway and is open from 11am till South Boston Today asked Jim to choose from could cause some soul call by phone to order ahead or place 10pm 7 Days a week. They will even Ivanof how business was going and searching. What looks good? Well an order online. Delivery hours are be open the day of the parade, March he was happy to say he was pleasantly the answer to that is everything looks from 11am till 9:30pm. The entire 16th as they are located right on the surprised and it was much better than good because everything is good. The operation is set up to be convenient, parade route. The phone number is he even anticipated. But that’s what pizza choices are from the standard whether you want to dine right there 617-268-9600, Fax number is 617- comes when you give customers a cheese and pepperoni to the specialty or get a takeout meal. Oh, did we 765-8867 and their website is www. delicious product with quick and pies which are not only numerous mention that they will also cater an pizzeria260.com . If you have not friendly service. That’s what Pizzeria but creative as well. From meat to event for that special event, family yet tried Pizzeria 260, why not give it 260 prides itself on. veggies to any number of combos, all gathering, party or banquet? Pizzeria a try. We’re betting you’ll be in for a When you first walk in the front door of them are taste treats. You may want 260 pretty much does it all. pleasant surprise. 16 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com March 6, 2014

South Boston Citizens Association Events This Week he Annual SBCA Evacuation/ 10AM MURPHY RINK. Open to all TSt.Patrick’s Day Boxing Show South Boston children ages 14 and will be held Friday night at the PAL/ under, Speed skating, Puck Shooting WALSH/McDonough gym. Doors and Miss Ice-O-Rama competition will open at 6:00PM. There is a 20 bout also take place. Helmets and gloves are schedule. Admission is free, so come required in order to compete in hockey out and support these young athletes. events. Figure skates are a must for The Annual Tommy and Eddie Miss Ice-o-Rama competition. Butler Senior Salute will be held this Basketball Free- Throw competition Saturday at the lower church hall at will be held at the Tynan School gym 11:00 am. Music provided by The Mike on Monday march 10th. Registration Reynolds band. Admission is free to is at 6pm. all seniors, Shuttle service provided by Swimming competition will be Yankee Bus. held at the Boys and Girls Club pool, The SBCA Special Shamrocks Tuesday, March 11th.Registration will fundraiser to support the South Boston begin at 6pm. Special kids will be held on Saturday On Wednesday, the SBCA has night at the Cornerstone, 16 W. included 2 new events to be held at Broadway, S.Boston, Ma.02127. Raffles, the Curley Rec. Center, Bumper Pool DJ, and Dancing throughout the night. and Ping-Pong for boys and girls ages SBCA ICE-O-RAMA is this Sunday 7-14.3:30 PM registration. SBCA President McGrath Announces Award Recipients outh Boston Citizens’ Association McGrath announced the Association SPresident Tom McGrath has will also honor Commissioner announced that the Association will William Evans with the Executive present the following awards. Board Award, Speaker Robert DeLeo Presidents Award to Mayor with the McCormack Award, and the Martin Walsh Moakley Outstanding Citizen Award Executive Board Award to Boston recipient Dan Magoon. Police Commissioner William Evans “We are also delighted to be John W. McCormack Distinguished honoring one the hardest working Public Service Award to Speaker Speakers Massachusetts has ever Robert DeLeo had in Bob DeLeo, our new police John Joseph Moakley Outstanding commissioner and neighbor, Bill Citizen Award to Dan Magoon Evans, and a true humanitarian and The presentations will take place at outstanding citizen, our good friend the Association’s Annual Evacuation Dan Magoon,” McGrath said. “Each Day Banquet, to be held March 14th at has contributed in his own unique way the Boston Convention and Exhibition to strengthening the fabric of our town, Center in South Boston. “It is with our city, our state, and our country, and great pleasure that I announce the we are delighted to be able to recognize Association will be recognizing the new and celebrate their accomplishments.” Mayor of Boston, Dorchester’s Martin This year will mark the J. Walsh, with the President’s Award” Association’s 134th annual said McGrath. “The award, which is Evacuation Day Banquet and the presented at the discretion of the current 238th anniversary of the British and surviving past presidents of the Evacuation from Boston, the event Association, is made in recognition of commemorated annually by the Mayor Walsh’s many years of public Association, which holds the honor service in the state legislature, his of being the nation’s oldest civic success in being elected the city’s 54th organization. Tickets to the Banquet mayor, and his lifetime of being a close are still available and can be friend and good neighbor to the people obtained by calling ,Tom McGrath of South Boston.” at 857-204-5825. Thomas E. McGrath, President “The Nation's Oldest Neighborhood Civic Organization” 238thAnnual Evacuation Day Events 2014 Evacuation Day Committee State Representative Nick Collins, General Chairman t Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, Honorary Chairman Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Honorary Chairman State Senator Linda Dorcena- Forry, Honorary Chairwoman City Council President Bill Linehan, Honorary Chairman City Councilor Michael F. Flaherty, Honorary Chairman State Auditor Suzanne Bump, Honorary Chairwoman Clerk of Courts Michael Donovan, Honorary Chairman March 1st through March 17th 22 Jimmy Flaherty Boxing Show South Boston Special Shamrocks Kick-Off Breakfast Friday, March 7th Register of Deeds Francis “Mickey” Roache, Fundraiser Saturday, March 1st Mike Larkin, Peter Welch, Danny Long, Saturday, March 8th City Council President Bill Linehan Arthur Fritch, John McGann, Bill Stoddard Presentation of Honorary Chairman Honorary Co-Chairmen Mary “Sissy” Devine Award Cornerstone Restaurant 10:00 AM “Stretch” Walsh/McDonough PAL Gym Suggested Donation $ 10.00 Kathy Morrison, Ellie Flaherty-Kasper, Cathleen 6:30 PM McGrath, Claire Linehan-Miller, Robert Pacitti Honorary Co-Chairpersons 21+Bowl-A-Rama Ice-O-Rama Cornerstone Restaurant 7:00 PM Sunday, March 9th John Cunniff Shamrock Shootout Cheryl Joyce, Andrea Flaherty Sunday, March 9th Rich Devoe and Joyce Higgins City Councilor Frank Baker St. Patrick's Day Road Race Honorary Chairpersons State Senator Linda Dorcina-Forry Sunday, March 16th South Boston Bowl 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM John Picariello Proceeds benefit Must be 21+ to attend-no children, please Honorary Chairmen South Boston Boys & Girls Club Murphy Rink, Day Boulevard Pre-registration Required Basketball Free-Throw Competition events begin approx. 9:00 AM 617-516-5441 or [email protected] Monday, March 10th Race begins at 11:00 AM at the Club Bernie O’Donnell, Kathy Davis & John Hurley New This Year Evacuation Day Memorial Mass Honorary Chairpersons Ping Pong & Bumper Pool Tynan Community School Gym - 6:00 PM Monday, March 17th Competition Margaret Lynch The Swimming Competition Wednesday, March 12th Honorary Chairwoman Fred Ahern & Barbara Caputo Kelly St. Augustine's Chapel - 9:00 AM Tuesday, March 11th Honorary Chairpersons Harry Duval, Executive Director Curley Community Center - 4:00 PM Memorial/Historical Exercises Boys & Girls Club Monday, March 17th City Council President Bill Linehan including Honorary Chairman Essay & Poster Competition Winners th Boys & Girls Club Pool 134 Annual State Representative Nick Collins Registration 6:00 PM, Meet 6:30PM Bernie O’Donnell, Past President SBCA Evacuation Day Banquet Robert Allison, S.B. Historical Society Tom & Eddie Butler Friday, March 14th Hon. Michael Donovan Senior Salute Hon. Maura Sweeney Doyle Saturday, March 8th Honorary Chairpersons nd Dorchester Heights Monument - 10:00 AM City Councilor Michael Flaherty, BCEC 2 Floor Ballroom Thomas Butler Jr. Chairmen New England Boiled Dinner St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade Ann Lynch, Ellie Hart, Entertainment by Curragh’s Fancy Peggy Flaherty, Edie Linehan, Mary Collins Reception 5:30 PM-----Dinner 7:00 PM Sunday, March 16th at 1 pm Honorary Chairwomen Phil Wuschke Jr. Saint Monica’s Lower Church Hall - 11:30 AM FOR TICKETS CALL 857-204-5825 Allied War Veterans Council W. Broadway & Dorchester Ave Our Sponsors 18 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com March 6, 2014

SOUTH BOSTON TODAY History Of The St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast By John Allison olitical breakfasts and the city’s Breakfast. Military officers and certainly since the Breakfast is itself is also interesting, because the luncheons have been part and state and city officials attended. always referred to as being given guest of honor, Alexander T. Rorke, P of the festivities on March Major General George Davis was by the city, with the Mayor hosting, spoke briefly but saved his voice 17th for almost as long as the present, despite missing the previous the city was the sole sponsor of for that evening’s banquet. Mayor parade. Like the parade, though, evening’s banquet, where he had the Breakfast. The Boston Post Curley also spoke, and made a “witty the meaning, setting, time, and guest been scheduled to speak. He never mentions a Breakfast in 1920, so speech,” but the hit of the morning list have all changed over the years. showed up at the banquet, instead it seems 1921 was the first year for came when E. Mark Sullivan sang Today, we view the Breakfast and spending the night in his room at the some time without a breakfast. “The Wearing of the Green.” These other festivities as firm traditions, Hotel Touraine. 1925 brought a Breakfast, and traits identify this Breakfast as a with strict rules. In reality, the spirit While the Breakfast may have been a parade, with some controversy. very close ancestor of today’s event. of the day has always been one of a political gathering, the Gazette The Post Office seized a shipment However, it was still not an annual experimentation. The parade route says that no speeches were made. It of shamrocks sent from Ireland and event. By World War II there was no has changed, its content has changed, was a very informal affair. It does would not allow them in. Civic mention of a breakfast. and the organization responsible for not seem to have become an annual groups and politicians successfully It is possible that politicians and it has changed. In the same way, the tradition, since in 1910 and 1911 fought a brief political battle against visiting dignitaries gathered in still time of the Breakfast has changed. there is no mention of a breakfast. In the Post Office, and the shamrocks less formal settings before the parade. Its origins are forgotten; it started the 1910’s, some Mayors would host were allowed in. The Breakfast also Indeed, at noon on parade day in 1941 simply as a breakfast the mayor a breakfast and others would not, but caused some controversy. J. Philip Mayor Tobin and other officials were threw in a hotel downtown before the it was certainly not an annual event. O’Connell, the city’s Director of guests of City Councilor Joseph parade; at one time the Breakfast was When the Breakfast was held, the Public Celebrations, reserved 24 Scannell. This was less an event actually a luncheon. The Breakfast city appropriated funds for the event, of 90 breakfast invitations for city than an open house on a chilly is truly one of the day’s traditions which was a trend that continued for officials. The Evacuation Day parade day, but it reinforces the that have meant different things at many decades. Committee complained this did not informality and fluidity of political different times. The Breakfast continued in this leave them with enough seats, since gatherings on the 17th. The Breakfast originated over a fashion until 1921; in that year the the remaining 66 invitations had to The next hint of a Breakfast comes century ago. The first mention of it Gazette explicitly states that the be split between various groups. in March of 1945. The Gazette seems to be from 1909, when Mayor city’s appropriations for Evacuation This dispute shows that not only says that Mayor John Kerrigan’s George Hibbard hosted a Breakfast day did not include money for a was this a city event, referred to friends were considering holding a at the Hotel Bellevue at 11 a.m. breakfast, so it would not be held. as the “Mayor’s Breakfast for the reception for him on the morning of on the day of the parade. Mayor We know that the only source of city’s guest,” but city funds and city the parade. Nothing came of this, Hibbard is listed as the host, and the funding for Evacuation Day at this employees were deeply involved principally because Mayor Kerrigan South Boston Gazette refers to it as time was the city’s appropriation, in the process. The Breakfast said he did not want any political March 6, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 19

demonstrations. The implication is luncheon at noon at Dorgan’s Old city luncheon was the place to be. took over hosting duties, one could clearly that he considered a reception Harbor House,” the Gazette says on Mayor Hynes hosted it, and the guest even say Moakley was co-hosting on the morning of the parade to be March 17, 1949. “This gathering is of honor was Lord Mayor Robert the event with Bulger. an inherently political event, closely well worth attending.” Briscoe, of Dublin, Ireland. The State The 1960’s and early 1970’s were mirroring today’s Breakfast. Even though the Gazette refers to it luncheon, hosted by Senator Powers, an era of change for the parade as well The years immediately following as an established custom, there is no had Governor Foster Furcolo and as the Breakfast. In 1964, the Boston World War II were tumultuous ones mention of a Breakfast in previous other State officials. chapter of the NAACP marched in for the celebration. The South years. Given that the Gazette tells Throughout the 1950’s, while the parade for the first time. They Boston Citizen’s Association had people the luncheon “is well worth Senator Powers hosted the State marched in subsequent years as well. run almost every aspect of the day attending” and that the reporter felt luncheon, it was always referred to The organizers attempted to keep the since the first parade in 1901, when it was necessary to note it was an as being given by the South Boston parade from becoming politicized by they had convinced the city to use established custom, it seems that this legislators, with Senator Powers the violence in Ireland; some groups money formerly earmarked for is the revival of the Breakfast last as toastmaster. This seems to be left the parade and started their own Farragut Day (June 28) to hold an held over a decade earlier. because he was the highest ranking downtown. Neither the parade nor Evacuation Day parade. The following year the Gazette is legislator from South Boston, rather the Breakfast remained the same The Allied Veterans Council, even clearer about the luncheon. The than because of the specific office from one year to the next. which was a much larger and younger front page lists a schedule of events, he held at the time. This was still an In 1972, Moakley was a city organization after World War II than mentioning the “Mayor’s luncheon” era when government funds paid for councilor, yet the Globe lists him ever before, felt they should run the at noon. Again the venue is Dorgan’s, the Breakfast, once that era ended as a host along with Bulger. This is parade. Their argument had merit, but it is an invitation-only event. the tradition became whoever was important to note, not only because it since the parade was almost purely a Below the picture of Mayor John B. paying hosted the event. shows the flexibility of the host role, military parade. In 1947 the Allied Hynes on the front page are the words The city luncheon ended after 1960 but as a reminder that city officials War Veterans began mobilizing to “pays for luncheon.” Page five has because of austerity measures; Mayor hosted the original breakfasts. In seize the day. They held corned more information on the luncheon, John Collins attempted to revive it as 1972, State Representatives Ray beef dinners before the parade, one and those in attendance are referred a “Dutch treat” affair, but the state Flynn and Michael Flaherty co- pointedly taking place at the same to as guests of Mayor Hynes. Clearly luncheon became the only show sponsored the Breakfast with Bulger; time as the Citizen’s Association Hynes hosted the event. The short in town. In 1962, Senator Powers Flynn of course went on to become Banquet. In 1948 both the Allied article also mentions “customary paid for the luncheon personally for Mayor. Flaherty played an active role Veterans Council and the SBCA joshing” and a “brief entertainment the first time. The event was not in future breakfasts; joining Bulger nominated a chief marshal. The program,” which identifies this government funded for the first time in 1973 to present a mock list of the Mayor traditionally appointed the luncheon beyond all doubt as the in its history. “Best and Brightest Appointees” to chief marshal, and Mayor Curley predecessor of the modern Breakfast. Senator John Powers hosted his Governor Sargent. appointed the Veteran’s choice. March of 1951 saw an important final luncheon in 1964. He then The role of William Bulger as He suggested that the Citizen’s change in the luncheon. Mayor stepped down from his position as master of ceremonies in many ways Association nominee could be the Hynes and the City Council, along Senate President to serve as Clerk of made the Breakfast what it is today. chief marshal’s adjutant. with other guests, had a luncheon at the Supreme Court of Suffolk County. As early as 1965 he played a pivotal Cooperation did not always rule the South Boston Athletic Club. State With Powers gone, his successor, role in hosting the Breakfast, and he the day when it came to organizing officials, with Senator John Powers State Senator Joseph Moakley began made it his own for decades. In 1970 the parade, and indeed when the acting as host, dined at Dorgan’s. hosting the Breakfast. However, the the Globe mentions his entertaining Breakfast was revived this pattern National officials could choose role of host was not nearly as rigid as rendition of “When Clancy Lowered carried over into the political arena. which luncheon to go to, and many some would have us believe. In 1965, the Boom,” and says “Bulger moved In 1949 the Gazette mentions a guests of both luncheons travelled Moakley’s first year of hosting the the only shillelagh in sight.” In 1972 luncheon held at noon at Dorgan’s back and forth between them. luncheon, The Boston Globe refers the Globe commented that “In recent Old Harbor for state, city, and county The two luncheons—city and to Representatives William Bulger years the affair at Dorgan’s has teetered officials. “Following an established state--seem to have been equally and James Condon as co-hosts with on the brink of turning into a stunning custom of years, many state, city, popular and equally significant; and Moakley. Given that Bulger was virtuoso performance by Bulger…” and county officials will attend a in 1957 especially it seems that the a key part of the Breakfast until he CONTINUED ON page 20 20 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com March 6, 2014

CONTINUED FROM page 19 Breakfast in three decades without of Joe Moakley, who co-hosted the CONTINUED FROM page 9 This combination of Bulger’s Bulger, “a political legend and born Breakfast while serving as a City lion and out like a lamb, but instead ability to steal the show, along with showman whose name had become Councilor in 1972. serve up some pig? Franklin Southie his long tenure as Senator, created synonymous with the Breakfast.” Now we have a Breakfast, and goes the whole hog and roasts a the impression that the way Bulger Lynch “disarmed skeptics” by indeed an entire celebration, that we Suckling pig for you and up to 21 ran the Breakfast was the way it had acknowledging the change, saying perceive as having a long history. of your closest friends accompanied always been run. It was also during Bulger had, “with his inimitable This is true, but it is important to by sides. Host a Polynesian-style Bulger’s tenure as host that the style and sharp wit,” taken the event remember that history is the story of party and sip on some Tiki drinks or Breakfast was first televised, and the to “such a high level-from which it change. For much of the parade’s enjoy a classic, downhome BBQ spit President of the United States began will now fall.” Everyone agreed history there was no mention of supported by a flight of bourbons. to call during the Breakfast. These Lynch did well hosting the Breakfast. St. Patrick, but the focus was on Either way, Franklin Southie is sure two events solidified the perception Mayor Menino expressed the general Evacuation Day. The first parade in to make you forget all about winter. of the Breakfast as having rigid rules. consensus when he said “the new kid 1901 was in celebration of the new The extensive wine list now offers Another effect of television was to performed really well.” Monument on Dorchester Heights. almost 90% of their wines by the change the Breakfast, from an event Lynch continued to host the People decorated their homes with glass. Franklin Southie has expert where politicians could “make the Breakfast until his election to American flags. Over time, Irish mixologists that take the mundane kinds of speeches they would make Congress. His successor in the and Lithuanian decorations mingled and making it mouthwatering but are 364 other days of the year if they Senate, Jack Hart, experienced in with the American ones. For many more than happy to hand you a Bud weren’t afraid that their constituents 2002 the steep learning curve Lynch decades, it was a strictly military Light and shot of Jameo. And no one would have them lynched,” as the had dealt with, but did well with the parade, and indeed after WWI it was knows this better than the industry Globe wrote in 1972, into an event event. Hart hosted the Breakfast called an “Americanization parade.” set. After a long night on the floor where politicians had to be much more until 2011. He retired from politics, As time marches on, everything or behind the bar, a frozen pizza or careful to avoid alienating anyone. and as a result Councilor Linehan of changes. The Citizen’s Association bag of Cheez-Its and a lukewarm Bulger hosted the Breakfast until South Boston hosted the Breakfast Banquet was at one time the main High Life is not the most enticing 1996, when he left the Senate. in 2012. A City Councilor hosting event, and was even broadcast on the or relaxing way to end the night. Stephen Lynch, his successor, hosted the Breakfast harkened back to the radio in 1941. It goes back further Franklin Southie has carried on the the Breakfast in 1997. The Globe original breakfasts, which the Mayor than the parade, and people of national tradition of being a refuge for the says that “all eyes were on Lynch” hosted for the guests of the city. It and international importance almost service scene. Orders are taken until because he was hosting the first was also in keeping with the tradition always gave the principal address. 1:30 am and beverages are served The Historical Exercises used to play until 2am. It no longer freezes out to packed houses. The Breakfast was those who want to unwind and enjoy an informal gathering thrown by the after work but do not have a schedule Mayor if he felt so inclined. There that corresponds with the standard. are no rules governing where, when, Restaurant staff likes to have their how, or by whom it can be arranged. coffee klatches too but substitute an In terms of tradition, the concept espresso martini for a cup of Joe and of a State Breakfast is much newer host it in the latter part of the day. . than the city Breakfast. For decades, There is a sort of gravitational city officials hosted breakfasts and pull that draws people to South as recently as 1972 Joe Moakley Boston. It is found in the awe- co-hosted the Breakfast as a city inspiring views, the smell of the councilor. The tradition in some ways ocean, the smile of a neighbor. This was whoever paid for the Breakfast community has worked tirelessly hosted it. It is an event that was never to maintain a standard of life that meant to be taken too seriously, but welcomes all and makes it hard to instead as an enjoyable gathering leave. The same magnetism can be before marching in the parade. found within the walls of Franklin Indeed, the one thing that each host of Southie, where its friendliness the Breakfast had in common is none draws you in, smells make you stay have boycotted the parade. and its warmth cloaks you like the John Allison is nearly a lifelong embrace of an old friend. Concept resident of South Boston, having cannot become reality if it does not moved here as a toddler before have the support of the likeminded. beginning his academic career at Moving forward towards an Tiny Tots. He then attended St. unknown future, both South Boston Brigid School, Boston Latin School, and Franklin Southie, together, and received a degree in history from will be stalwart but flexible on Suffolk University; he is grateful the uncertain road of life. For it is for the opportunities the community not the beginning or the end that has afforded him, and also for his matter, but what is in the middle parent’s unfailing support. that counts most. March 6, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 21

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he Red Sox will be pinstripes also signed catcher Brian defending their World Series McCann to a five-year, $85 million TChampionship this season, a deal. The 29 year old has a .277 World Series which came as a surprise batting average and 176 home runs in to many, as 2013 appeared to be a nine seasons with the Atlanta Braves. bridge year for a team that struggled Of course former Sox player Jacoby mightily the season prior. Going into Ellsbury signed a seven-year $153 the 2014 season, the feeling is similar, million deal with New York, adding that this could be a bridge year for the some much needed speed on the base Sox. But if the 2013 Red Sox were path for an older Yankees lineup. The able to reel in a World Series title, Yanks also signed Hiroki Kuroda there is little reason to believe that to a one-year deal, and acquired they couldn’t do it again. former Met and St. Louis Cardinal, will look to improve on this season. the offseason, he will likely be the In breaking down the AL East, it’s Carlos Beltran. Nevertheless, the For the Sox, the starting rotation number one starter in Baltimore. One tough to see a team besides the New Yankees are one injury away from is the strongest in the division, you’re past Jimenez, you are dealing York Yankees that will be capable having some serious problems at with Lester as the number one guy, with Chris Tillman, Wei-Yin Chen, of competing with the Sox over the any position. Mark Teixeira will followed by Clay Buchholz and John Bud Norris, and Miguel Gonzalez. course of 162 games. The offseason have to stay healthy in order to Lackey, and rounded out by Jake Not exactly a daunting rotation, and for both teams were polar opposites. solidify an aging lineup, which will Peavy and Felix Doubront. Only the their bullpen doesn’t strike fear into The Red Sox remained very quiet no longer feature Robinson Cano or Tampa Bay Rays can compete with opposing batters either. and added depth to their roster Alex Rodriguez. Also, the Yankees’ the Sox starting five. They resigned Toronto usually looks good on paper, where it was needed, acquiring legendary short stop Derek Jeter only their ace, David Price, and have a but when the regular season hits, it catcher A.J. Pierzynski, utility played in 17 games in 2013; no one sturdy two through five with the likes almost never translates onto the field. infielder Jonathan Herrera, pitcher knows what kind of production to of Jeremy Hellickson, Matt Moore, They have several big bats with Jose Chris Capuano, and the oft-injured expect out of him. Alex Cobb, and Chris Archer. Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion each center fielder Grady Sizemore. The Yankees may struggle on the Their bullpen can also match up hitting over 30 homers last year, and The Red Sox did not spend much mound as well. C.C. Sabbathia had against the Boston bullpen, which outfielder Melky Cabrera is no slouch after winning the World Series; the an off year in 2013, going 14-13 features familiar faces from the World either. The Blue Jays will be relying Yankees went the opposite direction. with a 4.78 ERA, not good enough Series run. Koji Uehara returns as on Brandon Morrow to carry the The Yankees signed 25 year old for a guy who is supposed to be the the closer, the Sox also added depth starting rotation, which also consists Japanese pitching sensation Masahiro ace in New York. Beyond Sabbathia, to the bullpen in acquiring Edward of R.A. Dickey, Mark Buehrle, and Tanaka to a seven year, $155 million the Yankees will be counting on big Mujica during the offseason. Junichi J.A. Happ. The Jays will likely fall to deal. Tanaka pitched seven years in seasons from the unproven Masahiro Tazawa and Craig Breslow will be the bottom of a very tough division. Japan, and last year went 24-0 with Tanaka, Hideki Kuroda, and talented back as well. The Rays need to find Look for Baltimore to make waves a 1.27 ERA, but has absolutely no prospect Ivan Nova. The back end of a consistent closer, but their bullpen this year with what is the most potent experience pitching in the MLB. The the rotation is something the Yankees is strong with the likes of Heath offense in the AL East. Expect the Bell, Grant Balfour, Joel Peralta, and Rays to be there come September and flamethrower Jake McGee. October as they always are, thanks to When it comes to offensive firepower strong pitching and great coaching. in the AL East, look no further than the And anticipate the Yankee/Red Sox Baltimore Orioles. They added Nelson rivalry to heat up in 2014 with the Cruz in the offseason to gain more pop moves New York made to improve in the lineup. Cruz was suspended for their squad during the offseason. his use of HGH last season missing 50 For the Red Sox, they are the most • South Boston's Neighborhood Physical Therapy games, but having 26 home runs and balanced team in the division, they • Convenient Location at 377 West Broadway, Accessible by the #9 77 RBI in a short season. J.J. 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*Every week, we will run part of an interview from Danny Picard’s daily sports-talk show “I’m Just Sayin”, which can be heard LIVE every weekday Noon-2pm on the new DigRadio at DigBoston. com, and on the TuneIn app, with every show available on iTunes. He can also be heard hosting “The Danny Picard Show” weekends on WEEI-93.7 FM. This week, Danny talked NFL with Barstool Sports’ Jerry Thornton:

DANNY PICARD: As we get whether they’re going to find a dance and maybe he’s just fed up with it. you rather see the Patriots do? What’s through the NFL Franchise Tag partner is another thing. Maybe that’s what changes some in the Patriots’ best on-field interest? deadline, an interesting name that has DP: You mentioned Revis’ salary, guys. Maybe guys need to go to a JT: In a vacuum, Revis is a better come up in trade rumors is [Tampa and I guess that’s the same reason place like that, and then they say, “You cornerback, flat out. I accept that. Bay Buccaneers cornerback] Darrelle why I think he won’t be moved. know what, I want to go to a place like But these things don’t happen in a Revis. Rumors have the Patriots and Because the Patriots wouldn’t be New England because I want to win.” vacuum. And I think taking the big Broncos interested in him. Do you see able to afford that. Do you think there is a possibility that picture, what Talib will command, Tampa Bay trading Revis, or is this JT: They’d have to jettison a ton even a guy like that, like Revis, a guy how his health has been relatively just a storyline where maybe teams of very productive players in order who gets older and the more he’s in better than Revis’, and he brings have kicked the tires and it’s not to get him. And I just don’t see the league, maybe there’s a switch that you what he’s not going to cost you realistic. Is Revis going to get moved? that. He’d have to be willing to goes on in his head that says, “I have in draft picks, I’d rather see them JERRY THORNTON: I could see restructure. And here’s the deal with enough money, I’m still going to be work out a deal with Talib. We’re them definitely being interested in asking him to restructure, he’s like making some. I want to win.” Is that a all going by rumors and innuendos moving him, because, for a number the exact opposite of a guy who’s possibility, or are you just completely here, but the conventional wisdom of reasons. And not the least of willing to do that. If anything, as ruling that out? seems to be that the sides have which is, he’s eating up $16 million soon as you get him here, he’s a JT: It’s a slim possibility, at best. talked, that they’ve made offers. worth of salary cap. And my thing hold-out just waiting to happen. He Generally, a guy like that has shown They talked at the combine, and on Revis for a long time has been did it repeatedly with the Jets, and a willingness in the past to work perhaps are not that far away. Last that he’s good. And at his best, he’s when he wasn’t holding out, he was through this stuff. The Jets were year I was stunned by what they really good. Nobody has ever been threatening to hold out. And the Jets building shrines to him and had to get were able to land Talib for. I was as good as he’s perceived to be. He’s kind of created this monster in him, rid of him. And that was painful to thinking about franchising him then. just one of those guys that reaches they way they just said he’s the best them. I don’t think they got back as But the one thing about this Patriots that status where he can almost do no in the world and he’s indispensable much in return as they wanted to for team, Danny, is that they read the wrong. Like Brett Favre had until his or whatever. And after that, Danny, him. I don’t think they feel like they market. They know what it is. I was last year or so. Like how Derek Jeter what’s the one issue that people have got nearly as much as they wanted, even thinking last year that they will make an error and it’s just, “Oh with Aqib Talib? His health. He’s but it was one of those deals where might have to franchise Vollmer boy, that ball ate him up,” and, “He’s come off the field the last two AFC they had to get rid of him or risk him and pay him elite tackle money. But captain intangibles.” Revis can never Championship games. Well, take a just walking or sitting out and being they got him for a deal filled with give up a completion without it being look at Revis’ game totals the last disruptive and all that stuff. So he incentives and insurances against somebody else’s fault. Or, one of his three years or so. He’s missed a ton would definitely have to come under him being injured. And frankly, teammates will pick a ball off, and of time. If you can guarantee me 16 the thumb of Bill Belichick. Yeah, they read the market correct on Wes they’ll go, “Oh that’s because they weeks of [Revis] playing at his best, we’ve seen it before. We saw it with Welker. People say they made him respect Revis.” The guy can play, you know, maybe I can consider that Brandon Lloyd. The two aren’t exactly an unfair offer and he walked, but but no one, no cornerback should cap hit. But in addition, you’re going comparable, but he took way below it was probably a better deal in the be eating up $16 million worth of to have to give up multiple high draft market value to come here. He cut his long-run than what Denver gave cap space on a team that expects to picks, plus meet the cap, and then salary by two-thirds. Randy Moss is him. I thought the guy was going win anything. So, I could see them you’re going to be nervous about probably a better example. I mean, he to get three-years north of $20 moving him, and also, there’s a time whether he’s going to play, and then just completely tore up the deal that million, and he got like two-and-12 factor here, because their deal with there’s no guarantee he’s not going he had to make the deal happen, and or whatever. So I trust the Patriots the Jets was, if he’s still on [Tampa to hold out and demand even more. he played here for relative chump to know what the market is going to Bay’s] roster by March 13, they owe So, I just, in no way, shape, or form change for what we got out of him. I be on Talib, and I also, I don’t feel the Jets a third-round [draft pick]. do I see that working out, unless didn’t expect Randy Moss to do that. like, given the last couple of years, If he’s not, then they only owe the Darrelle Revis completely changes That was a surprise. But I think you that teams are going to be too ready Jets a fourth-rounder. And that’s a his attitude about Darrelle Revis. get only so many surprises like that in to go all-in on Talib and give him a significant difference. That’s the DP: Maybe a guy like Revis went a lifetime. big market deal without incentives difference between a day two pick to Tampa, and they’re terrible, and DP: Who would you take, Talib or and insurances against him getting and a day three pick. So I can see he doesn’t like being there, and he Revis? Because it would be one or the injured. Hopefully the two sides can why they’d want to move him, but doesn’t like losing the way they lose, other, with all the money. What would work something out. March 6, 2014 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 23

DP: And if you want to look at the league has done everything they shocked. I think the last time we had deal is one of those things that was market for cornerbacks, the Dolphins can to just make these guys illegal any right to be shocked was Lawyer probably written to be restructured just signed 30-year-old cornerback and take them out of the game. But Milloy, and how did that work out? right about now. This is a perfect time Brent Grimes to a four-year, $32 if we learned anything last year, if They won 28 games over the next two to do it because you’re not really sure. million deal. Is that a deal that Talib you get good [defensive backs], years and two Super Bowls. Having And frankly, I don’t know that there will use to say, “Hey, I’m two years they can win you a championship. said that, [cutting Wilfork] would be would be a big market for a guy -- as younger.” Is that a fair look at the And I think Talib kind of has that one of the more surprising moves they much as I love Vince -- I don’t think market with this Grimes signing? element that we see really comes could ever make, if they made it. But, teams are going to be clamoring to get JT: Well, put it this way. When you in handy in the postseason, and you know, he’s 32. He’s a big guy him until we know whether or not he go down the list of great defensive that’s being physical. coming off achilles surgery, and that’s can play. This is an injury that took backs in the league, does Brent DP: This idea that the Patriots could not anything to mess around with. We Terrell Suggs a whole year to come Grimes immediately come to mind? cut Vince Wilfork is outrageous to never know exactly what’s going on back from. And you’re talking two I think that’s more a case of the me. Is this realistic at all that Wilfork inside there, but do the math. I mean, different body types. So I think they Dolphins being the Dolphins. And wouldn’t be with the Patriots next he traveled with the team all last year. need to proceed cautiously on Wilfork, I’m going to look forward to Grimes year? That doesn’t make any sense And with their blessing, I think they but that doesn’t mean cut him. I think taking $32 million out of them while to me. asked him to. And by all accounts, he there’s mutual affection on both sides, Tom Brady continues to pick him JT: I’d be very, very surprised. I was like a de facto assistant coach. and cooler heads will prevail, as far as apart like he has in the past. It’s not won’t say “shocked” because if And those are not the actions of a guy the business side of it goes. an era of elite defensive backs. The we’ve learned anything, it’s not to be who isn’t part of a team’s future. His Follow Danny on Twitter and Facebook

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