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Volume 31 Issue 7 Thursday, February 13, 2014 50¢ Ledge FOR ALL THE BEANS Dates set gives way to ester on vote for An eatery move Henriquez in Lower Mills

By Bill Forry Editor seat in House Ledge, the Lower Mills restaurant that was April 1 primary; candidate sold last year, shut its doors for the final time from Fields Corner steps up on Sunday afternoon. The eatery will undergo By Gintautas Dumcius jail after being found modest renovations News Editor guilty of two counts of over the next month as Just days after eject- assault and battery on the new owners – led ing former state Rep. a woman in a case that by veteran restaurant Carlos Henriquez, House arose in July 2012, was manager Eleanor Arpino lawmakers quickly set removed from his House – take charge and train dates for the elections seat last week by a 146 new staff. process to replace the to 5 vote. In an interview this Dorchester Democrat. According to state week, Arpino told the The special election will Rep. Russell Holmes, Reporter that the new take place on April 29, Henriquez is interested business – called ester, although the Democratic in running for the seat a play on the neighbor- make-up of the district again. If he is able to hood’s name – should be will put the spotlight on run from jail, and does, open by April 1. On Tues- the determinative April he will face competition. day, staff were already 1 primary. An attorney with roots at work cleaning out the The winner of the in Cape Verde said this Ledge’s bar and kitchen special election will be up week that he will be a areas under the supervi- for reelection in the fall. candidate in the Demo- sion of Arpino and ester’s Henriquez, who was cratic primary. Evandro future manager, Luther elected to the Fifth Suf- Carvalho, who lives Pickney. Their team folk District in 2010 and in Fields Corner with plans to re-paint the is serving six months in (Continued on page 4) interior and replace the kitchen floor. There are no other major structural changes planned, but Auto parts firm eyes there minor adjustments will be made to improve Dorchester’s own Kevin Hayes was named tournament MVP as the Boston College Eagles defeated Northeastern University 4-1 to capture their fifth lot on Granite Ave. the flow of kitchen straight Beanpot title on Monday night. Above, Hayes — who scored a goal By Gintautas Dumcius Granite Ave. for 15 years. operations, Arpino said. in the game— hoisted the Beanpot trophy aloft on the ice at the TD Garden. News Editor Hollywood Video, (Continued on page 20) More, page 8. Photo by John Quackenbos / Boston College A proposal to put an which took up 6,500 auto parts store in a square feet of the lot, chronically-vacant space closed up shop five years She’s punching for a Golden Gloves title on the corner of Granite ago. A nail salon cur- Avenue and Gallivan rently occupies a section the CYO baseball team, Boulevard received a of the property, which Dot’s Egan Archbishop Williams lukewarm response is worth roughly $25 a High in Braintree, and Tuesday night at a meet- square foot, according to excelling Curry College in Mil- ing of the Cedar Grove Naughton. ton. She works as the Civic Association where O’Reilly Auto Parts, a in the ring population manager representatives from company with 4,135 loca- for Harvard Vanguard O’Reilly Auto Parts laid tions in 42 states, signed By Jordan Frias Medical Associates. out plans to take over the a 20-year lease for the Special to the Reporter Egan started training space that once housed a property, contingent on While she waits hope- at Boston Boxing & Fit- Hollywood Video store. its getting the necessary fully for an appointment ness in Brighton three Thomas Naughton, permits and sign-offs to the Boston Police years ago as a way to a Milton native who to renovate the space Academy, Dorchester’s stay physically fit. Over lives in Norwell, has and move in. O’Reilly Michelle Egan is keep- the past two years, she owned the property at 11 (Continued on page 20) ing busy sparring and has been competing competing in the boxing out of that gym with ring. Last Tuesday, the F o r m e r the encouragement and m a y o r a l 28-year-old Granville support of her sparring Street resident won her Michelle Egan, center, is pictured with her train- candidate partners and trainer Ed John Bar- bout in the 125-pound ing partner Shelly Walsh and trainer Ed LaVache. Photo courtesy Michelle Egan LaVache. “I didn’t go in ros began weight class in the with the intention of his new Central New England next Tuesday night in A lifelong resident of fighting,” she says, “But job this finals of the annual the Lowell Memorial Dorchester resident, I began to tell myself, ‘I w e e k : Golden Gloves amateur Auditorium against the Egan is a graduate of can do this. I’m going to chief of competition. She will fol- top competitor in the the St. Brendan School, All contents copyright economic development try this.’” © 2014 Boston low that up with a match 119-pound ranks. where she played on (Continued on page 20) under Mayor Marty Neighborhood News, Inc. Walsh. Page 13. Page 2 THE Reporter February 13, 2014 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record Candidates sell wares, Man hurt at Morrissey Cedar Grove folks listen Boulevard gas station By Gintautas Dumcius relations and senior adviser for News Editor external affairs. The union was a top The five Democrats on the ballot for backer of Walsh during last year’s the 13th Suffolk House seat pitched mayoral race. their candidacies on Tuesday night Sullivan, 34, is a Dorchester resident at a mini-forum held during a Cedar who grew up in Hanover and studied Grove Civic Association meeting in at UMass Amherst. He has worked for the basement of St. Brendan’s Church. the AFL-CIO for ten years. In 2011, he The contenders also fielded questions briefly mounted a bid to become the on upping the minimum wage from union’s president, before dropping out the current state minimum of $8 an and endorsing the eventual winner, hour and on whether or not they plan Steve Tolman. to consider the job of Dorchester state representative a full-time position. Ad that never aired wins award All five –Liam Curran, Dan Hunt, for John Connolly Gene Gorman, PJ McCann, and A kid forgets his lunch, and his John o’Toole – said they support mother runs out to give it to him an increase in the minimum wage, as the school bus pulls away. Then a legislative issue that will likely John Connolly, mayoral candidate, come up sometime after the winner appears. “I got this,” he says, and A Dorchester man pumping gas at a Morrissey Boulevard service station was of this special election to replace starts to chase the bus through the badly injured on Sunday morning when he was struck by another vehicle. Marty Walsh is sworn into office. The neighborhood as a narrator highlights Boston Fire Department officials responded to the Citgo station at 741 Mor- Democratic primary is March 4, with his record on schools. rissey around 8:15 a.m. The first responders had to use tools to extricate the the general election set for April 1. The ad, titled “I Got This,” never victim, who was pinned between the offending car and a post. The collision Tony Dang, a Vietnamese-Amer- aired on television. But it received the activated an overhead extinguishing system, covering the area with powder. ican activist running as a write-in “Best Ad That Never Saw the Light of A Boston Police spokesperson said this week that no charges have been filed candidate, left the door open last week Day” honor at the 2014 Reed Awards in against the driver at this point. The Registry of Motor Vehicles has been noti- to dropping out and endorsing one of Washington, D.C., last weekend. fied and advised that the offender’s license should be revoked. the five on the ballot. “We have to be A former campaign aide described Photo courtesy Boston Fire Dept. realistic,” he said, after speaking to the ad on background to the Reporter. Ward 15 Democrats at their caucus on Adelstein Liston was the firm behind Monday’s JFK Library Festival is free for kids Saturday. Dang did not make an ap- the ad, which aimed to show Connolly’s On Monday, Feb. 17 from 10:30a.m. to 4 p.m., the JFK Library will host its pearance at Tuesday night’s meeting, willingness to go above and beyond to Fourth Annual Presidents’ Day Family Festival. Admission is free for visitors but several dozen local residents did. fix the city’s schools. Connolly, an at- ages 17 and under. The event features presidential storytelling, arts and crafts, Gorman, a former reporter who is a torney and former teacher, chaired the musical performances, and much more. See jfklibrary.org for more info. lecturer at Emerson College, said he City Council’s Education Committee would give up the job if he won the while he was an at-large councillor. election. Hunt, who left his job at the The firm’s other clients have included Home sales, prices up in January state’s Department of Conservation US Senate Majority Leader Harry The number of single-family homes in Massachusetts placed under sales and Recreation four weeks ago to run Reid, Congressman John Tierney agreements during January was up 1.4 percent over January 2013, marking 11 for office, said he also plans to make the (D-Salem), the American Federation consecutive months of year-over-year increases in so-called pending sales, the job of state representative a full-time of Teachers, and EMILY’s List. Massachusetts Association of Realtors reported Tuesday morning. There were one. McCann and Curran answered Connolly unsuccessfully faced off 3,151 pending sales recorded in January, the most since 2007. The median sale the same, and O’Toole said he would against then-state Rep. Marty Walsh price of a single-family home put under agreement in January was $320,000, give the job “110 percent of my time in the general election. up 14.3 percent from $280,000 in 2013. Surging condo prices were reflected in and effort.” the January numbers, which showed the median condo price last month was During part of his tenure in office Dorcena Forry and Salem mayor $300,000, up 20 percent from $250,000 in 2013. on Beacon Hill, Walsh also worked as sign onto Tolman AG campaign “With demand still strong, homebuyers took advantage of dropping interest a union leader in the building trades. State Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry rates through the month to push pending homes sales higher in January,” The candidates also highlighted and Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll MAR President Peter Ruffini, regional vice president at Jack Conway & Co., what they said were their qualifica- will co-chair Warren Tolman’s said in a statement. tions for the job. Curran said he once campaign for attorney general, “The combination of improved home equity and low interest rates have created served in Walsh’s office as an aide. Tolman’s camp said Monday. “I’m a good opportunity for sellers to get back in the market. We’re optimistic we’ll “I have first-hand knowledge of what proud to support Warren Tolman see homeowners take the next step and list their property for sale.” it takes to do the job,” he said. McCann because he’s dedicated to fighting for – M. Norton/SHNS said as a law student, he worked with Massachusetts residents,” Dorcena Mayor Thomas Menino’s foreclosure Forry said in a statement. “There is Feds seek ID on ‘serial’ bank robber intervention team during the height of no better leader to protect families The FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking the public’s help to identify a the foreclosure crisis in 2008, helping facing foreclosure, reduce gun violence “serial” bank robber who has hit four Boston-area banks in the last six weeks. to research deeds and closing the city’s in our neighborhoods, and be a voice The unknown robber is said to be armed and dangerous. The FBI is offering a purchase of some of the properties. for seniors, women and communities $10,000 reward for tip’s leading to the suspect’s capture. He is described as a Gorman said he started a neighbor- of color than Warren Tolman.” black or Hispanic male, in his mid 30s or 40s, about 5’11” with a medium build. hood watch a year after he moved into Dorcena Forry, a Dorchester Demo- He has robbed banks in Allston, Brighton, Brookline and Braintree between Savin Hill, and focused on improving crat, was elected to the state Senate Dec. 12 and Jan. 28. Anyone with information should call the FBI’s Boston the neighborhood after he heard a last year after serving several terms Division at 617-742-5533. Bank surveillance photos captured the following barrage of gunfire outside his home. in the state House of Representatives. images of the robberies and can be viewed at bankrobbers.fbi.gov. Hunt said he was able to help build Her district includes Dorchester, South a coalition of support for funding the Boston, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. clean-up of a park in Port Norfolk. “I’m Driscoll has been the mayor of Salem Meeting eyes upgrades to Dot parks since 2006. proud of the small role that I had,” he The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Tolman is currently facing said. O’Toole, who once served as head Maura Neighborhood Services invite the public to the first in a series of meetings to , the former assistant attorney of the Cedar Grove Civic Association, Healey discuss improvements to both Adams/King and Hemenway Playgrounds in general, in the race for attorney said he once challenged the placement Dorchester on Tues., Feb. 25. The proposed projects include renovation to both general, a position that of a Pep Boys shop in the neighborhood, Martha parks, which currently include play equipment with resilient surfacing, fencing, is giving up to run for gov- and helped get the neighborhood a Coakley paving, trees, and benches. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the C-11 ernor. State Rep. , a park instead. “You become a little Hank Naughton police station, 40 Gibson St. For further information, please call 617-961-3019. City Hall of sorts” as head of a civic Clinton Democrat, dropped out of the group, he said. campaign on Saturday and is running for reelection. Dorchester Reporter AFL-CIO’s Sullivan taking EDITOR’S NOTE: Check out A Readers Guide to Today’s (USPS 009-687) job in Walsh administration updates to Boston’s political scene Published Weekly Tim Sullivan, legislative and at The Lit Drop, located at dotnews. Periodical postage communications director for the state’s com/litdrop. 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Fax Phone: (617) 825-5516 Subscriptions: (617) 436-1222 February 13, 2014 The Reporter Page 3 Activist reaches out to male relatives of homicide victims By India Smith tend to grieve in very to regain a sense of Special to the Reporter unhealthy ways,” he personal power through Milton Jones is looking said. Alcohol and drugs violence. “It’s a way of for a few good men. are likely to come into declaring: I am not going As he has done many play when men don’t to stand for this,” said times since first volun- know how to express Jones. He has warned teering at the Louis D. feelings, or don’t have many men against re- Brown Peace Institute coping skills to manage taliation. “That only six years ago, Jones is feelings in better ways, further traumatizes and reaching out to other he says. Jones believes damages their family,” men who are survivors of a big part of the problem he said. homicide, inviting them lies in the way men are But any survivor to get together in a casual socialized to be logical of homicide, man or setting. and in control. woman, can be over- Jones does not envi- “We’re not outspoken whelmed by feelings of sion a formal support in terms of feelings and rage. Flashbacks and group where men sit and emotions – particularly intrusive thoughts are discuss their feelings. not when it comes to common. Many fear Instead, he hopes to sadness, to issues that for their own safety. share a meal with one might motivate one to Jones wants survivors or two men, talk sports, cry,” he said. to know that these are For men, the dominant normal reactions to a Milton Jones lost his stepson to a violent crime in 1993. He is leading outreach and be open to anything efforts to men on behalf of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute in Fields Cor- else that comes up. emotion is anger. Men very abnormal event. ner. Photo by India Smith “Grief exposes men to want revenge. And pride He also wants survi- a lot of risks,” said Jones, is a huge issue. vors to know that there who identify themselves families here, I try to get can we get in touch with who lost his stepson to “To quote the Bible, is a place of refuge from as survivors of homicide. with the males in that our feelings, sort them gun violence in 1993. pride goeth before a fall,” these feelings. Cur- He lets them know they family, pull them aside, out and do so for the That was more than said Jones. “When a man rently he is director are welcome at the safe, and offer to help,” Jones greater good? 20 years ago, but time is supposed to be a tower of operations at the peaceful space the in- said. He invites them “We need to be able has only deepened his of strength, how does it Louis D. Brown Peace stitute has created on to an ongoing dialogue. to function well enough concern for men dealing feel when he can’t even Institute. Whenever he Dorchester Avenue near “What’s going on with to work with our young with that kind of loss. protect his own family?” attends a community Fields Corner. us as men? How can we men and turn this thing “Unfortunately men Thus men may try event, he seeks out men “And any time we have make a difference? How around,” he said. Neighbors will celebrate Bowdoin Geneva on Feb. 16 Activists and teens The Bowdoin Geneva Meredith. too. The area includes a field St. Neighborhood speeches from anybody, in the Bowdoin Geneva Residents Association, “They’re going to run supermarket, dry clean- Association, Friends but lots of informal op- section of Dorchester a new group, is behind the whole show,” Mer- ers, and a restaurant, of Ronan Park ,and portunities to explore are planning a Feb. 16 the party, along with edith said of the teens in she said. “It’s actually neighbors on Longfellow ways we can all work party to celebrate life teen activists from the noting that the neighbor- a good neighborhood to and Richmond streets, together to strengthen in their neighborhood. CVC Unido Teen Leader- hood, which often makes live in.” among others. Civic lead- our neighborhood,” the The Sunday evening ship program. Party headlines through the Other coordinating ers and elected officials flyer promoting the event gathering at First Parish coordinators include waves of violence it groups include the Meet- are expected to join the reads. Church will run from 5 civic activists Ed Cook, often experiences, has ing House Hill Civic celebration. – REPORTER STAFF p.m. to 8 p.m. Jen Johnson, and Judy “good stuff” happening, Association, the Rich- “ N o l o n g b o r i n g

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EOL Page 4 THE Reporter February 13, 2014 Dates set on vote for Henriquez seat in House (Continued from page 1) who said in a statement that are due, with at least 150 East Boston, Nick Collins of his fiancé, Ashley Lawson, Carvalho is “one of the most signatures, to the Boston South Boston, Kevin Honan emigrated from Cape Verde passionate and experienced Elections Commission on or of Brighton, Jay Livingstone at age 15. young leaders coming up in before Feb. 24. of Back Bay, Elizabeth Malia “I came to Boston speak- our community.” On the vote to expel Hen- of Jamaica Plain, Michael ing no English and my At least two other people, riquez, eleven members of Moran of Brighton, Aaron mother worked three jobs to both from Meetinghouse Boston’s 14-member House Michlewitz of the North support my siblings and I,” Hill, are mulling candidacies: delegation voted yes, two End, and Jeffrey Sanchez of Carvalho said in a statement. Karen Charles, chief of staff lawmakers voted no, and one Jamaica Plain. Reps. Gloria “Through hard work, and the at the state Department of voted present. Fox of Roxbury and Holmes opportunities provided to me Telecommunications and Pointing to the House voted no, and Angelo Scaccia through bilingual education, Cable, and Jennifer Johnson, Ethics Committee’s rec- of Hyde Park was recorded as technical vocational school an environmental activist. ommendation to remove “not voting,” or present. and after-school college prep Althea Garrison, a frequent Henriquez, Speaker Robert The vote came after Hen- programs, I was able to get candidate for public office, is DeLeo said in a statement riquez had addressed House into college and eventually expected to mount another that the panel had reviewed members and maintained Evandro Carvalho graduate from law school. I run. 11 police reports, 78 exhibits, his innocence. He said he his conviction, during the ap- want to help strengthen our Charles told the Reporter and almost 1,000 pages of considers domestic violence a peals process he will remain communities by ensuring that she was “closer to yes” trial testimony, and “found “cowardly and shameful act” in prison unable to perform that every resident has the and planned to open a cam- that a representative could and the jury’s verdict “does the responsibilities he was opportunities they need to paign finance account in the not serve as a member while not change my truth.” elected and entrusted to build a quality life: access coming days. She has pulled incarcerated in jail after But state Rep. David Nan- perform as a member of the to jobs with decent wages nomination papers, according being convicted of two charges gle, a Lowell Democrat and House of Representatives. to support a family; afford- to the secretary of state’s of a serious nature.” vice chair of the House Ethics This was an unpleasant able housing options and office. Johnson opened one But Rep. Holmes, a Mat- Committee, said pictures of decision and one I did not financial assistance to help on Monday, though she said tapan Democrat who is close the victim’s bruises from that arrive at lightly.” our residents buy homes in she is “still exploring” a run. to Henriquez, argued that night in July were available Cullinane called domestic our community; and a quality “I would like to be in a role his colleagues should vote for House members to see. violence “truly appalling and education for every child that to help the district,” she said. instead to censure Henriquez, “It was mortifying when I whether physical, emotional, gives them their best chance Originally from Louisiana, Holmes’s proposal for censure saw the pictures,” he told his or psychological – it should to succeed.” Johnson has lived in Dorches- failed by a 143-10 vote. colleagues. never be accepted or toler- Carvalho is a board ter since 2006. She has Henriquez is serving After the vote, Cullinane ated.” member for Teen Empower- worked with the Dorchester six months of a 30-month called it a “difficult and sad H e n r i q u e z ’ s l a w y e r , ment and volunteers for the Arts Collaborative, Bowdoin sentence at the Middlesex day” for the House and a “ter- Stephanie Soriano-Mills, lit Massachusetts Affordable Geneva Main Streets pro- County House of Correction. rible and emotional ordeal” into House lawmakers during Housing Alliance. His resume gram, and on Felix G. Arroyo’s In the interim between the for all involved. “I cannot the debate while she was includes a stint as an as- mayoral campaign last year. incident in 2012 and the speak to what happened on outside the House chamber. sistant district attorney in She is also a member of the trial last month, Henriquez that night, nor am I in a She said the House had made the Suffolk County District Ward 15 Democratic Com- coasted to reelection last fall. position to judge Rep. Hen- itself the “judge and jury of Attorney’s office. mittee, and a former co-chair, Boston Democrats who riquez’s guilt or innocence,” morality and ethics,” and its Carvalho already has at Judy Meredith, is chairing joined the majority in expel- he said, “but the facts are the move “opens up anybody for least one endorser lined up: her campaign committee. ling Henriquez included state facts – the jury has spoken, expulsion.” Henriquez was Wayne Budd, the former US Nomination papers for the Reps. Byron Rushing of the he has been convicted, and acquitted of three of the five attorney and former presi- special election are currently South End, Ed Coppinger of a sentence has been handed charges, she added, and he dent of the Massachusetts available at Secretary of State West Roxbury, Dan Cullinane down by the judge. And while did not violate any House Black Lawyers Association, William Galvin’s office. They of Dorchester, Carlo Basile of Rep. Henriquez is appealing rules as she interpreted them.

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By Dave Eisenstadter Equality, said support the same way that anti- buybacks were effective ment officials should respect the time we are Special to the Reporter programs for families smoking campaigns at decreasing crime or treat shootings the way in,” he said. Boston Mayor Martin were another important have shown smoking to accidents. that the FDA treats “Before [illegal gun Walsh has called for component to address- be unhealthy, she said, “I cannot imagine tainted food recalls – by possession] was propa- the return of a city- ing violence. Smith anti-violence education a criminal who has a tracking the offending gated by the drug trade. organized gun buyback speculated that if the can train young people valuable illegal firearm material to its source. We’re in a different program following last mother knew the gun not to resort to violence. that is going to turn that That way, just as pro- climate now with a Friday’s shooting death was in the house, she But the training must in for a $50 or $100 gift duction is shut down younger population and of a nine-year-old boy. wouldn’t have needed a start early. “If we truly card,” Wallace said. “[A on salmonella-infected [the drug trade] is just The victim’s 14-year- gun buyback program to want to invest in reduc- buyback] looks good and peanut butter, the traf- one piece. The primary old brother, who is get rid of it. “The son had ing violence, we are feels good, but it doesn’t ficking of illegal guns driver is safety. We have alleged to have shot needs that weren’t being going to have to invest accomplish much.” He can be stopped before it good young folks who him in their Morton met,” Smith said. “We in programs as early as noted that GOAL has a comes into the city, she feel that because they Street apartment while as a community, clergy, preschool.” bill in the House to cre- said. “Guns are toxins, are being exposed to “handling the firearm police, and others, need The majority of com- ate a criminal firearms and we have to find out violence at a high level, recklessly,” has been to be working together to munity investment goes and trafficking division where the toxins are they don’t feel safe in charged with involun- coordinate our efforts so to public safety and attached to the Attorney coming from.” their own communities, tary manslaughter and that we are supporting criminal justice, which General’s office to track Last year, Citizens for especially because some illegal gun possession. the families,” she said. addresses problems and prosecute people Safety started “Ladies of them aren’t being led The names of both the S m i t h s a i d s h e after they arise, said who deal guns illegally. Involved in Putting a by an authority figure.” boy and his teenage supported expanding Chery, who added that Suffolk County Dis- Stop to Inner-City Kill- Forrester says the brother have been with- programs such as Op- she has enjoyed work- trict Attorney’s Office ing,” also known as LIP- Walsh administration held by authorities. eration Home Front, ing with Walsh on the spokesman Jake Wark STICK. The program should move ahead with Walsh, who held a an initiative in which issue of violence in the said his office was re- seeks to educate young a buyback initiative. press conference out- Boston police and clergy past, and supports his serving judgment on women who are often “But the next step needs side the murder scene visit homes of at-risk work. Race is also a the initiative until it recruited to purchase to be getting men and last Friday, said the youth. She added that consideration, she said, sees details. “Reducing guns for traffickers. women and families in buyback idea was being finding summer jobs and that less attention gun violence and taking Through LIPSTICK, a room. We know the discussed by police of- and other entry-level has been paid to the guns off the streets are Citizens for Safety young folks who are the ficials and clergy prior to positions for youth that issue because the deadly things we all agree on, teaches young women perpetrators. We need to the boy’s violent death, could lead to careers are shootings have mainly but it is premature that hiding a gun or buy- use the community as a which marked the tenth important. affected black youth. to comment,” he said, ing a gun for someone liaison. We need to have homicide so far this year Tina Chery, co-found- “It’s not changing until adding that one way else can have deadly a system of account- in the city. Boston last er and president of the we start to value black to help reduce violence consequences. ability so young people conducted a buyback Louis D. Brown Peace lives,” she said. is for residents to feel Abrigal (Stanley) who are perpetrators program in 2006. Institute in Dorchester, Jim Wallace, ex- empowered to call po- Forrester, 43, is a hear that message: That Nancy Robinson, said a gun buyback ecutive director of lice and report illegal Dorchester native who we know who you are executive director of could be an important Massachusetts-based firearms. “That makes works with city youth and we want to deter Jamaica Plain-based component of a larger Gun Owners Action an officer’s job much on violence prevention. you from death or long Citizens for Safety, movement to address League (GOAL), said his safer and much easier,” He agrees that a gun term incarceration.” said the buyback plan gun violence. “By itself, organization is against he said. buyback should only Reporter editor Bill could be a great first it is not effective,” Chery gun buybacks because Citizens for Safety’s be deployed as part Forry contributed to this step toward eliminating said Tuesday. “It will the organization has not Robinson said police of a larger, “holistic” report. some guns on the street, take some guns off seen evidence that gun and other law enforce- strategy. “We have to but it will not stop the streets; it will not the illegal trafficking address the issue as to into Boston neighbor- why children feel they hoods. Most shootings need to pick up guns to in Boston are by people kill people who look like who do not have the them.” Stop paying big bank fees! legal right to have a “We must do some- gun, she said on Tues- thing; doing nothing is day. “It’s not enough unacceptable,” Chery Switch to Simply Free Checking at to have a gun buyback said. “But this is a very program. We’ve got to short-term solution to a do something about this very complex problem.” Mt. Washington Bank and start saving today! constant steady stream In addition to the – this river – of illegal gun buyback program, guns being pumped into Chery said, the mayor Switch to Mt. Washington Bank today our community.” should be providing Monalisa Smith, children with the tools and take advantage of these great conveniences: president and CEO of to address grief and Electric Wine Opener MothersPHC for Boys Justice Suit Ad and - 3.25x5 conflict - Quincy inSun their- 2014.pdf lives. 1In 2/3/14 9:06 AM

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By Chris Harding Cotard (Mattapan). Uphams Corner Special to the Reporter Out of the 24 pieces on 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 “So, I can be a curator display 18 are by Dot- Grove Hall even though I’m only based artists (Stephen 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 14?” exclaimed the high Hamilton, Laurence Mattapan Branch school student. Pierce, Lucilda Das- 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 Yesterday evening, sardo-Cooper, Shaanti more than 100 guests Williams and Adam Bull- ADAMS STREET BRANCH flocked to the second ock), while the other six Thursday, February 13, 10:30 a.m. Baby Sing: floor gallery of the Mas- pieces are by the two who Winter Session; 12:30 p.m. – Watercolor Class; 3:30 sachusetts Archives on are based elsewhere in p.m. – Homework Help; 3:30 p.m. – Wii Winter Columbia Point for the Boston: Paul Goodnight Olympics Warm Up. Friday, February 14, 9:30 opening reception of and Ekua Holmes. a.m. – Winter Play Group. Saturday, February 15, “A Story We Share: At the end of last year, 1 p.m. – Family Book Club Presents Pippi On The Massachusetts Artists Archives Special and Run. Tuesday, February 18, 3 p.m. – Wii Winter Celebrating Black His- Public Events Director Olympics Warm Up. Wednesday, February 19, Mary McCarthy Collins Rocky Cotard, a Boston Arts Academy senior from tory and Culture.” While Mattapan, curates the art exhibit, “A Story We Share: 3 p.m. – Wii Winter Olympics: Events. Thursday, an exhibit by black art- contacted the BAA about Massachusetts Artists Celebrating Black History February 20, 10:30 a.m. – Baby Sing Winter Ses- ists during February is collaborating on a Black and Culture, at the Commonwealth Museum and sion; 12:30 p.m. – Watercolor Class; 3 p.m. – Wii rarely front page news, History Month show. Massachusetts Archives on Columbia Point. Winter Olympics: Events. what is remarkable is The BAA connected school student in Con- websites and her own CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH that this show has been her with Dot resident Thursday, February 13, 3:30 p.m. – Homework curated by three Boston Destiny Palmer, who necticut, Palmer learned extensive private data- a lot about the practical base. Lafume, Guevara, Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. Arts Academy (BAA) teaches at BAA and also Friday, February 14, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story high school students, all works for College Bound side of arts promotion and Cotard also handled when she worked as all the hanging and Time; 11 a.m. – Preschool Films. Tuesday, Febru- of whom happen to be Dorchester. As the school ary 18, 4 p.m. – Crafts with Sherry. Wednesday, Dorchester or Mattapan avoids “non-inclusive” a student docent at installation. Artspace in New Haven. They hired Charged, a February 19, 4 p.m. – Celebrating Black History residents. exhibits, Palmer counter- with Music. Friday, February 21, 10:30 a.m. – Though the title of the proposed an experiment She has since curated BAA band specializing many shows in Boston, in “jazzy, neo-Soul,” Preschool Story Time; 11 a.m. – Preschool Films. show suggests a wide that would allow current FIELDS CORNER BRANCH cross section of Bay State BAA students to learn by including ones at Dot’s to provide cocktail Erick Jean Center and music for the evening. Thursday, February 13, 3:30 p.m. – Homework African-Americans, most doing the curatorial pro- Help. Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 p.m. – Hatha of the artists live and cess. She says, “My goal the now-shuttered Han- Guevara, who is in the cock 309 Gallery. She’s Drama department, Yoga Wednesday, February 19, 10:30 a.m. – work in Dorchester, from was to have a student Preschool Films and Fun. Friday, February 21, which neighborhood the from every grade level, very eager to share what persuaded some fellow she has learned with the future thespians to staff 3:30 p.m. – Express Yourself/Black History Month. three young curators also but I ended up with one GROVE HALL BRANCH hail: Stacy Lafume (Mat- freshman, one junior, next generation. the coat-check facilities. Palmer allowed the Additionally, Palmer Thursday, February 13, 3:30 p.m. – Homework tapan), Rodrick Guevara and one senior.” Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; (Dorchester), and Rocky When she was a high three students to select was able to arrange the pieces from artists’ studio visits with Good- 5:30 p.m. – Fantastic February Film: Love and night, who is probably Basketball; 6 p.m. – Valentine Craft for Adults. the most prominent and Friday, February 14, 10:30 a.m. – Valentine’s financially successful Day Story Time. Tuesday, February 18, 2:30 p.m. artist in the show. – FNC Baby Play Group; 2:30 p.m. – Quilts of the Looking for Adam Bullock proved Underground Railroad Wednesday, February 19, to be a close-to-home 2:30 p.m. – Live Action Angry Birds; 3 p.m. – Anime success story. He is a Films. Thursday, February 20, 2:30 p.m. – The Art graduate both of BAA of African Head Wrapping; 3 p.m. – Black History Something New? and Mass College of Art Crafty Afternoon; 5:30 p.m. – Dads Autism Support and Design. According Group; 5:30 p.m. – Fantastic February Films: Beasts to his artist’s statement, of the Southern Wild. Friday, February 21, 10:30 his “work is made up of a.m. – Snow Stories and Craft; 1 p.m. – Manga You Can Choose Us! collages of photographs Workshop; 3 p.m. – Wii Gaming Afternoon. that he takes of his com- LOWER MILLS BRANCH If you live or work in a community of munity in Dorchester… Thursday, February 13, 4 p.m. – BTU After- completed by drawing school Homework Help. 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Tuesday, February BAA teachers and alums 18, 2 p.m. – Wii Gaming; 5:30 p.m. – Black History like Bullock have made Month Family Movie Nights; 6 p.m. – Laptop Class. the goal of becoming Wednesday, February 19, 10:30 a.m. – Fun with professional artists seem Books; 2 p.m. – Make Your Own Magic. Thursday, much more attainable February 20, 2 p.m. – Music and Movement with and realistic. Little Groove; 6 p.m. – Family Bingo Night. Friday, The show continues February 21, 10 a.m. – The Skin on My Chin: through the end of Feb- Diversity Workshop for Children; 2 p.m. – Cloudy ruary Admission is free with a chance of Meatballs. to both the exhibit and UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH the museum. The Com- Thursday, February 13, 3:30 p.m. – Homework monwealth Museum is Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; open Monday to Friday 4:30 p.m. – Celebrating Black History with Music; 6 from 9-5 and free parking p.m. – Epic TV & The Epic Black Experience. Friday, is available. 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A large group of friends McCullough, who and family members joined him in singing came together last Sun- “My Wife’s an Irish Girl.” day to celebrate the McCullough beamed as 80th birthday of former he said his wife Rosalee’s state senator and UMass mother is Ireland-born, President Bill Bulger. a native of Antrim. Corned beef and cabbage Other guests included and Irish soda bread former Boston Mayor were on the menu, and Ray Flynn and his wife music filled the hall at Cathy, and 99-year-old the old German Club, Sister Evelyn Hurley, now the Seapoint Bar a nun at St. Brigid’s and Grill on East 8th School who has taught Street in South Boston, in South Boston for 64 site of Bill’s legendary St. years, and is retiring Patrick’s breakfast over next month. the years. The festivities Also present were were reminiscent of those City Council President many notable breakfasts Bill Linehan and his that Bulger hosted from colleague, Stephen 1971 to 1996. Murphy, who presented Among the guests was a citation proclaiming his longtime friend, the Ray Flynn, the historian David McCullough, and Bill Bulger join in song at the latter’s 80th birthday bash. last Sunday “William M. noted historian David Harry Brett photo Bulger Day” in Boston.

Boston Public Schools, The Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester and the Boston Police district C-11 teamed up to sponsor the Boston’s Finest versus Boston’s Future basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Murphy gymnasium. Cast members of the hit television show “Boston’s Finest, including District Commander Captain Richard Sexton, Deputy Su- perintendent Nora Baston and fellow officers Manny Canuto, “D” Diamantino Arujo, Skye Robinson, and Ellys Lee visited the school for a much-anticipated rematch against the school’s basketball team, the Murphy Thunder. The game was a hard fought, back and forth battle. The police squad took the lead and held it for a majority of the second half. Down by 3 with only seconds left on the clock, student Anthony Lamonica drained a three to tie up the game. Then student William Jean played the role of hero as he drained a jump-shot at the buzzer to give the Murpnhy team the win, 65-64. Cast members from the show Boston’s Finest were part of a BPD team that took on the Murphy Thunder Bubbles’s Birthdays in a friendly game on Tuesday at the school’s gym. Photo courtesy Michael Crowley And Special Occasions Learn how to By Barbara McDonough Andrew Bradford published the first magazine in America (The American) on Feb. 13, 1741. prune fruit trees Boston Latin School opened its doors on Feb. 13, 1635. Matthew Brady took the first photo of an Boston Natural Areas that will improve the American president (James Polk) on Feb. 14, 1849. Network and the Boston health of your trees The Valentine’s Day Massacre (seven members of Urban Forest Council and address specific the “Bugs” Moran killed) happened on Feb. 14, 85 will host a free, hands- problems such as cross- years ago, in 1929. The full moon on Valentine’s on workshop about ing branches and winter Day is known as the “Snow Moon.” Canadians proper pruning tech- storm damage. Taking adopted the Maple Leaf Flag as their national niques for fruit trees on care of your trees to- flag on Feb. 15, 1965. Susan B. Anthony, one of Sat., Feb. 22, from 10:30 day will improve your the first women’s rights advocates, is honored on a.m. to 12 p.m. at the chances of a bountiful Sat., Feb. 15. Shirley-Eustis House. harvest later this year. The NBA will play its All Star Game on Sun., The historic property This free program is Feb. 16, in the New Orleans Arena. Madama is located at 33 Shirley for everyone interested Butterfly was performed for the first time on Feb. Street, Roxbury. Adam in learning more about 17, 1904, in Milan, Italy. The DuPont Company Monroy-Gray from managing their trees. announced the invention of nylon on Feb. 16, Home Harvest, will Reservations are re- 1937. Boston received 27.5 inches of snow on Feb. demonstrate how and quired. Contact BNAN 17, 2005. Presidents’ Day, a legal holiday, will be when to make pruning at 617-542-7696 ext.20 Sportmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center’s An- observed on Mon., Feb. 17. The planet Pluto was cuts. You will discover or linda@bostonnatu- gela Johnson and MORE CEO Donna Gittens are discovered by Clyde Tombaugh on Feb. 18, 1930. pruning strategies ral.org. shown at Sportsmen’s annual gala at Lombardo’s (It was reclassified to a minor planet in 2006.) last weekend. Photo by John Gillooly/PEI Celebrities having birthdays are: Peter Gabriel, 64 on Feb. 13; Kim Novak, 81 on Feb. 13; Florence Henderson, 80 on Feb. 14; Melissa Manchester, 63 on Feb. 15; Jane Seymour, 63 on Feb. 15; Hal Dorchester’s Commu- Holbrook, 89 on Feb. 17; Rene Russo, 60 on Feb. nity Academy of Science 17; John Travolta, 59 on Feb. 18; Vanna White, and Health — or CASH— 57 on Feb. 18; and Prince Andrew (the Duke of has been honored for York), 54 on Feb. 19. its music program. The Those celebrating their birthdays are Michael school on Charles Street Larkin, Peter Meade, Maureen Griffin, Brian in Fields Corner has Johnson, Thomas Leahy, Ed Regal, twins Chey- been selected as one enne and Codi Harden, triplets Sean, Andrew, and of 16 schools across the nation to receive a Michael Hanwell, John Beswick. Karen Mullally, Grammy Foundation and Ann Peachy” Galvin. Community Award in Also observing their birthdays are Leslie Music Education. The Thornton, Robert Foley, Art Metz, William Doyle, music department, led Brian Leahy Jr., Kathleen Harasymiw, Loretta by Ian Glaude, also uses Mulcahey, Manny Delcarmen, Harry McIntyre, volunteers from Berklee Maeve Dujardin, Ron Della Chiesa, Barbie (Fortey) School of Music to help Blaney, Dotty (Reardon) Hughes, John McIntyre train young students. Jr., Denise Doherty, Agnes Kender, John Mannion, Above, volunteer Pau- Peg O’Connor, Christine Mooney, Leo Pratt, and line Danay from Berk- Anne Drury. lee’s Faculty outreach Those celebrating their anniversaries are Brian program, works with and Ginny Donnelly and Bob and Mary Bose. CASH students. Photo courtest CASH Page 8 THE Reporter February 13, 2014 Editorial WINTER RESIDENCE MVP: Big win The Great Blue heron on Dorchester Bay for Kevin Hayes By James Hobin beavers build dams that produce Special to the Reporter wetlands. Herons nest on top of Congratulations to Dorchester’s own Kevin Hayes, When it gets this cold I begin a dam to catch heat given off by the senior forward for the Boston College Eagles who to wonder about all the birds that the beavers lodged below, and led his No. 1-ranked team to its fifth-straight Beanpot don’t fly south for the winter. In the dam, raised high above water title on Monday night at the Garden. Hayes, who particular, level, is like a castle surrounded notched a nifty first period goal to put the Eagles on I w o n d e r by a giant moat. When the dam the board first, was named tournament MVP after about the gets too crowded, the heron flies the 4-1 win over Northeastern. Great Blue away, sometimes right here to Hayes family members have already established heron that Dorchester Bay. themselves as one of the region’s most prominent I had seen The Great Blue is a solitary hockey names. And in Dorchester, where youth s o o f t e n feeder, moving slowly among the hockey has long found a firm footing, they are around the grasses, stalking its prey in the royalty. Kevin’s older brother Jimmy, 24, who also shore here shallow water. Around here, the skated for the BC Eagles in an impressive collegiate last summer Great Blue is particularly active career, now plays for the NHL’s Florida Panthers and fall. during the hours just before and after several seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks The Great Blue heron is a wad- after high tide. Our shoreline is organization. Kevin, age 21, is a few inches shorter ing bird found in coastal regions the Great Blue’s equivalent of a than his brother, but he is also on a pro track: He and wetlands throughout North Star Market, where fish, small was drafted by the Blackhawks in the first round America. The Great Blue really frogs, and insects are abundant. of the NHL draft back in 2010. is blue, and it’s quite startling to When fishing, the Great Blue For now, Hayes is giving the college hockey world encounter one for the first time. plods along slowly, with its neck quite a show. He and his mates are on a tear: They It is large, with long legs, a long fully extended, scanning the water neck, and a tiny head; it also has a below. If movement is detected, haven’t lost a game (14-0-1) in over two months, the was on a morning in December. long beak that works like a set of the heron ratchets its head to a longest winning streak of legendary Coach Jerry It was standing at the edge of an chopsticks. A fully mature Great 90-degree angle, presenting one York’s tenure. They’re now back in the top spot in expanse of reeds laid low by the Blue stands four-and-a-half feet eye parallel to the water’s surface, the national rankings and Kevin’s linemate, Johnny icy flood tide. In the freezing wind, tall, and can weigh up to eight and then locks onto the prey. Gaudreau, is the leading scorer in the country. The it seemed to be contracting its pounds. The neck of the Great Blue Eagles are favorites for a return to the NCAA’s Frozen entire body into the space of an Dorchester is situated on the swivels as the eye homes in and is Four competition, which they won most recently in atom. The neck, usually long and coast. We tend to forget this fact drawn downward like a magnet. 2010 and 2012. supple, became a tightly coiled because we have set up a few In a flash, the Great Blue snaps For a kid from Dorchester, though, it’s hard to “S” shape that was adorned with blocks inland and are daily en- forward, drives its beak into the top winning the Beanpot in front of your hometown what looked like a fluffy scarf grossed in city life. Nevertheless, water, and grabs the fish. The fans, including mom Shelagh and dad Kevin. Here’s (the feathers of a heron’s neck regular riders of the T get to see Great Blue never fails. Once the to you, Kevin, on a job well done. are normally skintight, but in the Atlantic Ocean in all its glory fish is caught, the heron lifts it to – Bill Forry extreme conditions, these feathers every time they travel between the sky, holds it there a moment are lifted slightly, creating a ruff the Savin Hill and Fields Corner as if in thanks, and then lets go, that traps precious body heat). subway stations. At one time, dropping the fish neatly down its Fifth Suffolk deserves A few hours later the heron Dorchester Harbor was much throat. A quick twirl of the neck was still there, in the same exact larger and more active in marine facilitates digestion and sends the better, and it will get better posture, like a blue snowman. commerce, but today little of the meal into the stomach. Though motionless, it could never The expulsion of former Rep. Carlos Henriquez original boundaries remain. As The eyes of a Great Blue are have been mistaken for a lawn or- from the House of Representatives last week was a the crow flies, it is a distance of set into the sides of its head, so nament. I sensed that somewhere sad chapter indeed. Henriquez was absolutely within less than three miles from Carson that to see forward, it must turn deep and silent, a sentient being his rights to continue to proclaim his innocence and, Beach to Pope John Paul II Park. sideways. When you walk by a was residing. I marveled at its of course, to seek an appeal of his twin convictions I first sighted a Great Blue in Great Blue, it observes you one patience and ability to endure. I for assault. But he should have resigned his seat Patton’s Cove about fifteen years eye at a time, rotating its head thought of that Great Blue often in rather than leave his colleagues with the unseemly ago. I don’t recall ever seeing one from one side to the other as you the days and weeks that followed, task of forcing him out of office. there when I was a boy. The fact pass. If disturbed, the heron will but now months have gone by, Now it’s time for the Fifth Suffolk to choose a new is, Great Blues have been building call out and glide away. The Great and I am curious as to where it leader who can put the focus back on where it belongs: larger numbers for more than a Blue doesn’t shoot straight up could be. the complex, yet exciting challenges facing the 100 years in New England, but like a rocket, as the cormorant I heard about a Great Blue out Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods that make the population took a dip for a does; it needs time and a long on Jamaica Pond, hunkered down up this district. There are emerging opportunities while, and then rebounded again runway to beat its powerful wings, for the winter. Is this our neighbor for commercial and residential development along over the last several decades. The and climbs gradually, like a 747 from Dorchester Bay? If so, what the Fairmount Line. There are new partnerships return of the Great Blue was made airliner. route did it take to get from here between the non-profit and business communities to possible by an unusual alliance One summer evening, I crossed to JP? Right now, I am waiting for forge with the help of a newly minted administration with another water-loving animal, paths with a Great Blue under next spring and the return of the at City Hall. The city’s top economic development the beaver, and our Democratic the light of a full moon. I stopped Great Blue heron. Will it be the officer – John Barros – lives in Uphams Corner system. and it rose before me, making a same Great Blue as last year, or and has dedicated much of his career to building In 1996, Massachusetts voters loud squawk. Looking up, I saw will it be a different one? I don’t community in the heart of the Fifth Suffolk. approved the ballot known as the outline of the Great Blue, know – I cannot tell. Maybe I will The moment is rich with potential. Thankfully, “Question One,” which prohibited looming huge and dark against know, if when I see one, I stop for the Fifth Suffolk has better talent on the bench than the use of traps for capturing the night sky. With twisted head a while, and watch. outsiders might believe. It is good, then, that the fur-bearing animals, including and wings spread six feet wide in With special thanks to Mary Lou Legislature and the governor have fast-tracked an beavers. In the years following flight, it appeared like some sort Kaufman. election cycle to make that choice happen as soon as passage of this referendum, the of strange prehistoric thing – and *** possible. By the end of April, a new elected official beaver population increased I suddenly realized how long a James Hobin’s “Around Dot” will be ready to take his or her seat and restore the dramatically. Protecting beavers time the Great Blue heron has column will appear monthly in Fifth Suffolk to full representation just in time for has led to the creation of habitats been around. the Dorchester Reporter. important budget votes. tailor-made for herons because The last time I saw a Great Blue –BF

Letter to the Editor The Reporter “The News & Values Around the Neighborhood” The pistol as the Devil’s’ right hand A publication of Boston Neighborhood News Inc. The Devil’s right hand! all murders, but it would end most profitable mass production and 150 Mt. Vernon St., Suite 120, Dorchester, MA 02125 The Devil’s right hand! of them. distribution of these obscene Worldwide at dotnews.com Momma says a pistol is Boston’s nine homicides in devices. In America’s current Mary Casey Forry, Publisher (1983-2004) William P. Forry, Publisher/Editor The Devil’s right hand! January, and the recent horrific political environment, we can Edward W. Forry, Associate Publisher To the editor: Doesn’t the shooting death of a child in Matta- only expect the slaughter to go Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr., Associate Editor refrain from Steve Earl’s old pan, have pushed gun control once on and on. So long as guns exist, Gintautas Dumcius, News Editor song say it all? Any implement again to the fore in public debate. rampant homicides and suicides Barbara Langis, Production Manager specifically designed to kill people State legislators are tweaking will continue. Jack Conboy, Advertising Manager is intrinsically evil. This goes for gun control laws that are already Perhaps, however, as aware- News Room Phone: 617-436-1222, ext. 17 handguns, AK-47s, assault rifles, among the strictest in the nation, ness of the mayhem caused by the Advertising: 617-436-2217 E-mail: [email protected] artillery, electric chairs, lethal while the city considers another very existence of millions of guns The Reporter is not liable for errors appearing in injections, IEDs, land mines, gun buy-back program. increases, the Second Amendment advertisements beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. armored tanks, gas chambers, Let us hope both efforts save will someday be recognized as an The right is reserved by The Reporter to edit, reject, or cut any copy without notice. cruise missiles, armed drones, some lives. Unfortunately, such archaic anachronism worthy of Member: Dorchester Board of Trade, Mattapan Board of Trade and atomic bombs. By some well-intentioned, local ad hoc repeal; and the term “responsible Next Issue: Thursday, February 20, 2014 incalculable measure, humanity measures cannot prevail against gun ownership” will be seen for Next week’s Deadline: Monday, February 17, at 4 p.m. would improve the quality of life the impact of this country’s the oxymoron it is. Published weekly on Thursday mornings on earth by eradicating these mindless gun culture, the gun John J. McColgan, Ph.D. All contents © Copyright 2014 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. devices of death. It wouldn’t end lobby’s grip on Congress, or the Savin Hill Avenue February 13, 2014 The Reporter Page 9 Reporter wins ‘spot news’ award from NE press association The Dorchester Report- er has won the first place award in the category of “spot news” reporting for the calendar year 2013 in a competition sponsored by the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA). The citation was an- nounced on Saturday night at NENPA’s an- nual Better Newspaper Competition gala at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. The newspaper was also recognized for its cover- age of last year’s state Senate special election. In recommending the Reporter for the top award, NENPA judges pointed to the newspa- per’s coverage of events related to last April’s marathon bombing and its aftermath: “The staff of the Dorchester Reporter produced an outstanding package The Reporter lineup: Ed Forry, Della Costello, Chris Lovett, Tom Mulvoy, Bill that reflected both the Forry, Gintautas Dumcius, Amy Derjue, Mike Deehan and Michael Jonas. broad significance of the Photo by Don Harney Boston Marathon bomb- ing and the jolt of pain to a community grappling shared by our entire the Reporter’s news edi- Forry – who is married with the death of one of news team who pitched tor, and Michael Jonas, to Bill Forry – was a their own, an 8-year-old in to help cover the who worked in a free- candidate. “The Reporter boy. The paper’s report- unprecedented events lance capacity as the pa- is to be commended for ing of the stunning evens of last April,” he said. per’s ombudsman during its decision to create [the cut through the ‘fog of “Particularly in times of last year’s state Senate ombudsman position],” war’… that enveloped crisis, it’s important that election campaign, were the NENPA judges the region. Their work news outlets – both large honored as finalists in wrote. “[Dumcius and shows why the world and small – step up to the association’s election Jonas] offered a balanced needs journalists.” provide timely, accurate coverage category. The take and placed events in Reporter publisher and information that helps two were singled out for proper perspective in a inform the community their efforts in providing way the newspaper itself editor Bill Forry accepted Bill Forry receives ‘spot news’ award from NENPA the “spot news” award on and, in some way, brings fair and transparent could not.” judge. behalf of the newspa- solace to those most coverage of the First per’s staff at the awards directly impacted.” Suffolk race in which dinner. “This award is Gintautas Dumcius, Sen. Linda Dorcena

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Police District C-11 News Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. The Party Line phone number, where you can report loud parties, is 617-343-5500, 24 hours/7 days per week. Police District B-3 News For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at 617-343-4717. Ashmont-Adams Assoc. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. Ashmont Hill Assoc. Meetings are generally held the last Thursday of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Message Line: 617-822-8178. Cedar Grove Civic Assoc. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of the month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Church. Info: [email protected] or 617- 825-1402. Clam Point Civic Assoc. The meetings are usually held on the second Monday of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St., across from the IBEW; on street parking available; at 6:30 p.m.- Info: clampoint.org. The 2014 meetings will be held on Mar. 10, Apr. 14; May 12, and June 9, with no summer meetings. Codman Square Neighborhood Council The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assoc. Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: Mayor Martin J. Walsh dropped the ceremonial puck at the Dorchester Youth Hockey alumni game columbiasavinhillcivic.org. last Saturday at the Devine Rink in Neponset. Pictured (l-r) are DYH President Jay Broderick, Mayor Walsh, Dorchester Youth Hockey Board Member Phil Olsen and Sean O’Sullivan. Cummins Valley Assoc. Photo courtesy Mayor’s Office/Isabel Leon Cummins Valley Assoc., meeting at the Mattahunt Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on p.m. at the Pilgrim Church, 540 Columbia Rd, across St., on Wed., Feb. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. Meetings the Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near from the Strand Theatre. Info: hancockcivic@gmail. third Tues. of the month at 7 p.m., in Blessed Mother Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- com (new e-mail address.) The following meeting is Teresa Parish Hall. UMass Boston Police will now 7359 or 617-202-1021. Mar. 20, from 6:30to 8 p.m.. join the Boston and State Police at each meeting. Eastman-Elder Assoc. Hecla/Lyon/East Streets Watch The next meeting will be held on Tues., Feb. 18, 7 The association meets the third Thurs. of each A new neighborhood watch, on Hecla, Lyon, and p.m. Counc. Michelle Wu is expected to be present. month, 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, East Streets will meet at Sussi Auto Body Shop 79 A marijuana dispensary may come to Newmarket. 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. Freeport St., corner of Linden St. All residents are Please bring canned goods to the regular meetings Fields Corner Neighborhood invited to join. for a local food bank. Info: Call 617-710-3793 or Council Linden/Ellsworth/Leedsville [email protected]. The council will meet on Mon., Feb. 24, and on Mon., Watch Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assoc. Mar. 31, at 6:30 p.m., at locations to be announced. For info, call 617-288-0818. The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at First Parish For info, call 617-288-0818. Church. For info, contact Megan Sonderegger. New Lower Mills Civic Assoc. e-mail address is: [email protected]. Freeport-Adams Assoc. The meetings are held the third Tuesday of the The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the month (Feb. 18) in St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 7 p.m. Melville Park Assoc. month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office (If schools are cancelled, so is the meeting.) The Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at (the old Dist. 11 police station), 1 Acadia St. Icecreamsmith’s Dave and Robyn will be honored. Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of the month, from Groom/Humphreys The new owners of the Ledge will be present. Dues for 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6 p.m., at Neighborhood Assoc. this year are now due. Please bring bottles/ cans and the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of the month, any used sports equipment to the meeting for Officer Peabody Slope Assoc. 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community Ruiz. Dues are being collected for the upcoming The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assoc.’s meet- Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call year. See the web page: dorchesterlowermills.org. ings, the first Mon. of the month, at Dorchester 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. McCormack Civic Assoc. Academy, 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: Hancock St. Civic Assoc. Upham’s Corner Station Area Planning Open peabodyslope.org or 617-533-8123. The next meeting, Thurs., Feb. 20, from 6:30 to 8 House, at the Salvation Army Center, 650 Dudley Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assoc. The next meeting of the PHNA will be held on Wed., Feb. 26, 2014. Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at philip.carver@popeshill. com giving your name, address, and e-mail ad- dress. PHNA meetings, usually the fourth Wed. of the month at the Leahy/ Holloran Community Center at 7 p.m. Dorchester Historical Society Nancy Carlisle, Senior Curator of Collections at Historic New England, will discuss “America’s Kitchens,” from colonial times to the 1950s, on Sun., Feb. 16, beginning at 2 p.m. There will be no Chocolate Cook-Off this year but there will be chocolate refreshments. All are welcome. (Continued on page 16) February 13, 2014 The Reporter Page 11

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Each Sunday, I sit with the newspaper acted out the story. Brigid, who had ads and write down the items that we refused to marry a suitor, wanted to need. I was shocked at all the different help the poor. She went to the King types of candy that were on sale for Feb. Valentine’s Day is here again. of Leinster and asked if he would give 14. I try not to look at them because they You can see it every where, her enough land to build a convent. The are so tempting. I do like to look at all land was in a particularly beautiful the beautiful flower arrangements for In flower shops and candy stores, part of Kildare, with a lake for water, Valentine’s Day. We did have an electric trees for firewood, and fertile land to double-heart sign to put up on our rose Love is in the air.” plant crops. He refused to give her trellis but the weather has been so cold the land. Brigid asked the king once that Hubby cannot stay outside long By Barbara Trentone again, only this time she asked him enough to change our electric snowflake for the amount of land that her cloak for our Valentine hearts. We will put could cover. The king laughed because up our electric green shamrock for St. and Jimmy. Sean spoke about his great Sisters of St. Joseph for 73 years and Brigid’s cloak was so small. He said, Patrick’s Day on the next warmer day. job working for Sen. Linda Forry. Our was the Administrator of St. Joseph’s “Yes.” Brigid gave the cloak to her four *** neighbor, Paul Neimann, was having a Motherhouse for years. Her siblings, companions and asked them to hold one On Sat., Jan. 18, Hubby, daughter great time speaking with his neighbors. Walter and Albert and Lavina Duffy, of the four corners. One friend walked Sue, and I were at Phillips Old Colony Sue, Hubby, and I were delighted to predeceased her. She leaves a sister-in- to the south, a second, to the west, the House to attend Dan Hunt’s announce- speak for a while with the O’Leary law, Anna Maria Murray, who is almost third, to the east. and the fourth, to the ment for Mayor Marty Walsh’s former sisters, Maura Collins and Teresa related to my family. My daughters north. By the time the cloak stopped seat in the House of Representatives. Pugliese. We listened to the people who Sue and Jeanne are alumnae of MSJA. growing, there was plenty of land for The upstairs room was already well were scheduled to speak and we gave Sue just happened to see Sister’s death the convent. Fr. John told us that the filled. We were welcomed to the event Dan a big round of applause when notice on the MSJA website. Sister Irish consider Feb. 1 to be the first day by Steve and Carla Tankle. We sat with he came to the podium. We dined on Valentina was waked in the Holy Spirit of spring. He also said that snowdrops, our pal, Eileen, who came in a little later regular and decaf coffee and sweets as Chapel at the Bethany Health Care the little bulbs with the white flower with her son Jim Jr., and all our friends we waited for the program to begin. It Center in Framingham. Her funeral that are among the earliest flowers to from Keystone: Eileen, Marilyn, Norma, was wonderful seeing all our neighbors Mass was celebrated on Feb. 7. arrive in peoples’ gardens, are called Peggy, Bridie, Eleanor, and Peggy. I had at the announcement. *** the “footsteps of St. Brigid.” He asked a chance to chat with Connie Sullivan, *** Mea culpa: I am sorry that I omitted if there were any Eucharistic Ministers whom I don’t see often enough. It was For those of you who graduated from Claire Leary’s sisters from her obituary in the audience. I was delighted to see so good to see Dan’s parents, Jim and Mount St. Joseph Academy in Brighton, last week. I do send my sympathy that our friend Mary Shea stood up to Jean Hunt, speaking with all the people. you may be interested to learn that to Marie McGann and Ann Shea, in help him. We all recited a Prayer for Our neighbors Jim and Joan Pierce Sister Valentina Murray passed away addition to the rest of Claire’s family. Peace to St. Brigid. were there. So were their sons, Sean on Feb. 2. She had been a member of the In another follow-up to last week, I After Mass was over, Fr. McCarthy must mention that the Ashes found was joined by Rev. Jason Makos. the their bill from their honeymoon hotel new pastor/administrator of St. Ann/St. 50 years ago. The bill for the Hotel Brendan, and both blessed the throats of Victoria was $14! All of us at their 50th those attending the celebration. Then it anniversary party laughed at the hotel was time for the food, which was catered cost back in 1964. by the Westbury Catering Service. *** There were so many items: chicken On Sat., Feb. 1, Hubby, daughter pot pie, shepherds’ pie, meat lasagna, Sue, pal Eileen Burke, and I were in vegetable lasagna, bread and butter, Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s for the chocolate pudding pie, strawberries on annual celebration for St. Brigid of the waffles, cheesecake, lemon meringue patron saints of Ireland. We were very pie, cookies, and apple pie. St. Brigid’s early so we watched as the crew got Celebration is such a nice way to spend the hall ready. Hubby even helped set a winter afternoon. out chairs for the event. Ronnie and *** Barbara, our friends from the monthly Hubby and I always enjoy receiv- Irish luncheon, joined us. So did our ing our Castle Island Association’s good friends Gregory and Sarah Ashe. bimonthly membership letter. There Gregory was sitting next to me and so is such wonderful information in it. we spoke about their wonderful 50th Here are a couple of items from the anniversary party, given for them by most recent edition: Did you know that their children, daughter Karen Doherty Sully’s at Castle Island will reopen for and son Jim. (We are still talking about the season on Sat., March 1, just two it.) Gregory even showed me how his weeks from this Saturday. Also if you name was written in Gaelic. I think I want to know what time the Easter will stick to English; too many accent Sunrise Mass is at Castle Island, it will marks in Gaelic. be celebrated at 5:56 a.m. Easter is Sun., We saw our Irish Pastoral Centre’s Apr. 20. By the way, if you would like chaplain, Fr. John McCarthy, going to join the Castle Island Association, around speaking with the people as you may send a $10 pp check to The they came into the hall. The children Castle Island Association, Box 342, were getting ready to put on a pageant South Boston, 02127. to explain the life of St. Brigid. They *** were even making St. Brigid’s crosses. After looking at all the flowers for Fr. John began Mass at 5 p.m. During Valentine’s Day, this Chinese proverb the service, a nice young girl related the seems very appropriate: “Flowers leave story of St. Brigid while other children some of their fragrance on the hand that Byrne & bestows them.” Drechsler, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law Eastern Harbor Office Park 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122

The Dorchester Historical Society presents REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS America’s’ Kitchens by Nancy Carlisle Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, 2 p.m. auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, From the colonial period to the present, the kitchen has been a source of nourishment and workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, comfort. As the place where parents nurture children and families gather at breakfast and dinner, share chores, and discuss the world outside, the kitchen gives meaning to family life. medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, Historic New England curator Nancy Carlisle will discuss how the American kitchen has evolved from the 17th-century to the present. Drawing on her book America’s Kitchens, liquor liability and premises liability co-authored with Melinda Narardinov, Ms. Carlisle will tell the story of the nation’s kitchens, from New England hearths, to Victorian kitchens isolated at the back of the house, to open Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 plan kitchens of 1950s suburbs. at the William Clapp House, 195 Boston Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 February 13, 2014 The Reporter Page 13 Walsh gives Barros supervision over economic development By Gintautas Dumcius also spent some time development. “I would News Editor on Wall Street working love to see some effort F o r m e r m a y o r a l for Chubb Group in at 1010 Mass. Ave. that candidate John Barros Manhattan. was concierge-like,” he began his new job this Before jumping into said. “So someone com- week: chief of economic the mayoral race last ing in would get triaged development under year, he had served by someone who knows Mayor Marty Walsh. as executive director the ropes,” noting that Standing with his wife of the Dudley Street “it can be a mystery for Tchintcia, Barros was Neighborhood Initiative, first-time small business introduced at the South a community-focused owners.” End headquarters of nonprofit. “At DSNI, Barros was born in Future Chefs, a nonprofit I helped to ensure Roxbury and now lives focused on urban youth. residents benefited from on Virginia Street in His name had been the jobs and contracts Uphams Corner with floated for jobs in the created by construction Tchintcia and their private sector, the office projects in line with goals two sons. He has also of lieutenant governor, of 51 percent minority, served as a lay leader and as a candidate for 51 percent local, and 15 at St. Patrick’s Church, the Fifth Suffolk seat left percent women on con- and was appointed the vacant after the ouster of struction jobs,” he said in coordinator of the Cape former state Rep. Carlos answering the Reporter’s Verdean Apostolate Henriquez. But, Barros mayoral questionnaire for the Archdiocese of said on Monday, “My last year. Boston. true passion has been Barros also co-founded He is the second former my work with the city.” Restaurante Cesaria, rival to join Walsh’s Walsh, in explaining which serves Cape Cabinet. Felix Arroyo, the hire, cited Barros’s Verdean cuisine in the the former city council- business background Bowdoin Geneva area of lor at-large who gave with giving him “an Dorchester. The family up his seat to run last understanding of getting enterprise rarely made year, was hired as the through that process, of money. During the cam- administration’s health opening a small busi- paign, Barros pointed and human services chief ness, working with small to the money issues as in January. Like Barros, businesses along the one way he was able to Arroyo endorsed Walsh Uphams Corner area.” show business owners over then-Councillor Barros said he plans he knows how difficult it At-Large John Connolly to focus on areas like is to run one. “We have in final election. Dudley Square, which had to figure out how to Charlotte Golar Richie, is experiencing a small pay bills, we have had the former Dorchester building boom, aided by delinquent taxes that we state representative the conversion of the old have to get on plans for,” who also ran for mayor, Ferdinand building into he told the Reporter at endorsed Walsh soon the new Boston Public the time, referring to the afterwards, and has not Schools headquarters. $14,500 the restaurant joined the administra- “We’ve got to get that owes in state and federal tion. The three former [neighborhood] in an- taxes. rivals served together on other gear,” he said. Chris Douglass, the Walsh’s transition team. The cabinet post has chef and owner of Tavolo Walsh has said that under its purview and Ashmont Grill, two jobs in the administra- consumer affairs and Dorchester restaurants, tion were not talked licensing, tourism, small said he was heartened by about during the elec- and local business en- the hiring and pointed to tion. “It never came up in terprise, and the Boston bureaucratic red tape as discussion with anybody, Do you have a child who will be Residents Jobs Policy, one thing Barros could including Charlotte,” he 4 years old on or before September 1st? which seeks to ensure tackle to boost economic told reporters. Are you a parent of a middle school student? The Neighborhood that local residents and minorities are hired at House Charter School (NHCS), an award winning K1 – 8th grade local job sites. The job is 617-288-2680 617-288-2681 school, is accepting applications for our K1 lottery and for potential separate from that of the openings in all grades but particularly in grades 6 - 8. NHCS, located head of the Boston Rede- at 21 Queen Street, serves a diverse community of 400 children from velopment Authority, a WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. position Walsh hopes to Dorchester and surrounding neighborhoods. We combine rigorous fill by the summer. FAMILY DENTISTRY and engaging academics with strong student support to help all our Barros, 40, is a for- students succeed in school and in life. The school features small class mer School Committee sizes, an afterschool program, and many art and culture opportunities. member who was the Office Hours This year’s K1 Lottery will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. first person of Cape By Appointment 383 NEPONSET AVE. Applications for the K1 lottery will be accepted until February 28. In Verdean descent to serve evening Hours Available DORCHESTER, MA 02122 on the panel. He has order to be eligible for enrollment into K1, children must be age 4 on September 1, 2014. LEGAL NOTICE For the latest updates log on Parent tours are scheduled for Friday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., by COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS appointment only. To receive an application, get information or to sign THE TRIAL COURT to dotnews.com AND Follow us PROBATE & FAMILY COURT up for a tour, please call (617) 825-0703. You can also download an SUFFOLK DIVISION 24 NEW CHARDON STREET on twitter @DotNews application from our website, www.thenhcs.org. BOSTON, MA 02114 • 617-788-8300 Docket No. SU13D2719DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION and MAILING MARIUSZ BOJARCZUK vs. JOY HOLIDAY To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Free Community Tennis Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the marriage pursuant to G.L. c. 208, Sec. 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. Fridays 6-8 PM • Sundays 3-5 PM An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing All ages welcome. No racquets necessary. you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial Tennis and Education for Life status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and re- Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center quired to serve upon: Mariusz Bojarczuk, 18 Edison Green, #3, Dorchester, MA 950 Blue Hill Avenue • Dorchester MA 02124 02125-1146 your answer, if any, on or before 03/06/2014. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, 617-288-9092 or if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- [email protected] STRONG, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 23, 2013 Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate Ask about vacation camps and after school programs. Page 14 THE Reporter February 13, 2014 Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester 1135 Dorchester Avenue • (617) 288-7120

It’s take-the-ball-to-the-hoop time in the 14&U division of the Winter Intramu- ral Basketball program at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester. The league The Marr-lin Swim Team at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester hosted the plays on Thursday evenings through early March followed by the play-off Blue Hill Club to close out the dual-meet season. The team recently competed tournament. in the league championship meet finishing in 4th place overall.

Teen Program News - During the Arts Exhibit: Alex Bennett (age 13, Night (2/14) and a Town Hall Meeting February School vacation week our teen watercolor), Kayla Salaman (age 13, (2/24). Additional opportunities include Upcoming Special Event: members will have the opportunity to acrylic), Viet Ta (age 13, printmaking), Music Therapy, Cover Class and Open take part in programs from 1-9 p.m., Mariamma Williams (age 15, mixed Studios. For more information please February School Vacation Tuesday to Friday. Special events media), Alydia Connor-Parker (age contact Ayeisha Mathis (amathis@ 2/18 to 2/21 include Olympic Night (tuesday), 7, watercolor), Christian Carvalho bgcdorchester.org) Teens vs. Boston Police Basketball (age 7, watercolor), Declan Tangney Film Program - Members ages 12-18 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Game (wednesday), Ice Skating Field (age 8, acrylic), Isaiah Gibbs (age 8, are encouraged to take part in our new- Trip (thursday) and Teens vs. Staff printmaking), Lakia Rutherford (age est series of Film classes. In addition to $20 Registration Fee Basketball Game (friday). For more 7, mixed media) and Tyler Walker (age a drop-in component on Mondays and The Club will offer a daytime pro- information please contact Nate Roos 10, mixed media). Wednesdays from 4-6 we will also offer gram for members ages 5-12 dur- ([email protected]). Music Program News - Our Winter Short Film (mondays from 6-8), Dynam- ing the upcoming school vacation. Regional Art Exhibit Entries session of Music Lessons (piano, guitar, ics of Film (wednesdays from 6-8) and Pre-registration is required and - Congratulations to the following voice and drums) has begun with Film Club (fridays from 4-6 and 6-8). spots are limited. Teen programs members who will represent our students meeting weekly. Upcoming For info please contact Sam Stockwell will occur from 1-9 p.m. Club in the Northeast Regional Fine events include our monthly Open Mic ([email protected]).

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SEATS ARE LIMITED – APPLY IMMEDIATELY! Applications for the lottery are due March 7, 2014. Please call us or visit www.upacademyboston.org and upacademydorchester.org February 13, 2014 The Reporter Page 15 Time to check on what our pro sports folks are up to Sporting life does not two chaps coming out off a brief winter lapse, utterly suspend dur- Sports/Clark Booth who might remotely, let which was brought about ing the fortnight (and alone instantly, alter the mainly by the near dev- change) of the quadren- the winter. Were he still If the Seahawks are as fate of your franchise. astating loss of tough- nial Winter Olympics, around, P.T Barnum superior to the Broncos As for second round as-nails defenseman nor plunge into a deep would be chuckling. that the walloping they picks – of which Ainge Dennis Seidenberg. In freeze. It just seems so. Then there is foot- delivered in Soupy sug- has lately accumulated their last 11 games, they But the NBA will press ball, seemingly about to gests, then how much be- a bundle – they haven’t lost only one outright, on with its essentially slumber while shaking hind the championship had great value since garnering 18 of a possible meaningless regular off another Soupy mega curve are the Patriots, the ‘60s, although every 22 points while widening season. More’s the pity hangover. Don’t be so who got smacked very blue moon or so a team to a healthy margin because it’s easily the easily deceived; there’s nearly as bad by those catches lightning in a their lead over the rest dreariest in all of profes- no rest in this game. The same Broncos? With Tom bottle. Might that be of the Atlantic Division wheels are grinding, hav- Brady on borrowed time, sional sport. their strategy – to catch pack led by Tampa and would never turn down a ing kicked into high gear the true test of the much- The college kiddies will that lightning, or hit the Montreal. The last week gig like this even if they when the last tavern touted Belichick genius go on and on mindlessly lottery? they featured without a dang well knew they’d closed the morning after, has arrived. Watching it rah-rahing their way Given their illustrious blink five defensemen be carried off on their right around the time play out will be fascinat- through another semes- history and inviolable who weren’t in the league shield at the end. And the last commuter train ing. ter of Big Sport, with myth, the Celtics are the a year ago. That’s rare in some might be. It would pulled out of Jersey. In graver doubt, how- the endless tournament last team you’d suspect of this league. come as no surprise. The biggest decisions ever, is where the Celtics season lurking. It will “tanking.” But the temp- This is a team that The Bruins only hope of another multi-billion are at. As the Olympics be the customary lights tation must be strong. In keeps on growing led by it’s not the fate of any dollar season concerning intrude, our winter out at the library on at the course of their recent a coach in Claude Julien of their five delegates the draft, the free agent sporting flag-bearers least a hundred of the re- hideous skid as they who only gets better to this extraordinary sweepstakes, and all are marching in sharply public’s more illustrious were losing an appalling and better. They are at ice conclave: Brothers the usual personnel opposite directions. It’s academic groves almost 19 out of 22, I asked a last reasonably healthy Chara, Bergeron, Rask, upheaval now evolve a distraction the Celtics until Easter beckons. chap I consider high after being battered Krejci, and Ericksson. behind heavily locked ought to welcome, but Only in America! among their shrewdest much of the season. With 140 of its best and doors. In football you get one the Bruins might In what for many is the scholars if he thought Deservedly they are brightest participating none of that flea market yet regret. ultimate annual seminal Ainge was losing any ranked in a gaggle of a in the Sochi Games, circus that baseball so All those who under- moment, the long, long sleep. “I don’t think so,” half-dozen – Pittsburgh, the NHL is paying a garishly features in driv- stand the Celts’ rebuild- truck has rolled out of the fellow replied with a Chicago, St. Louis, Ana- tremendous price. But ing prices through the ing game plan or believe Kenmore Square loaded bit of a snicker. But he heim, San Jose being then it has done so roof. In the NFL – the it’s on the right track with bats, balls, and baby quickly and vigorously the others – as the most remarkably and with most secretive of the are invited to a skull carriages with pitchers, emphasized he couldn’t formidable Stanley Cup no complaint for five sporting cartels – the session inside the Park catchers, and the knights imagine Danny being aspirants. It doesn’t get Olympiads. No other pro moguls know how to Square phone booth. of the keyboard and tempted to tank. Alas much cheekier at this sports league under the keep it quiet. It’s so much There should be enough the klieg lights about they’ve lately won a point of your basic, long, sun would fold its tent for better for business. room. The rest of us will to report to camp. It’s couple more games, thus grueling, and bloody three weeks, endanger- Nowhere might busi- continue to wait and time to rhapsodize again imperiling the grand thankless NHL regular ing its labor force and ness be more brisk than wonder. Maybe if GM about spring training, design, whatever it season. So why in the forgoing all profits at its in Foxborough where the Danny Ainge nails a few something those who might be. name of Eddie Shore season’s very peak. Can fabled Belichick dynasty more second-rounders get to partake of it on If the draft were held as would you want to take you imagine the NFL has reached a big bend for Rajan Rondo, the company-money love of this writing, the Celt- an 18-day break to play a donating three weeks along its glory road and picture will get clearer. to do. ics would pick seventh, chippy tourney of exhibi- in October, or Baseball Clan Kraft encounters “Tanking” an entire But the voracity of a terrible price for such tion blood-matches on surrendering most of its greatest uncertainty season in order to free- your enterprising Red an impressively awful the banks of the Black July? Surely, you jest. since that memorable fall your way to a top Sox (among others) in season. But they’re only Sea in the shadow of the Wish them well and off-season when they draft-choice is a very having found ways to a game out of fourth-slot Caucasus? hope dearly that they greased Pete Carroll and old trick in the NBA. It’s squeeze every last dime and, most encouragingly, The answer is you all come back in one successfully schemed also the very best way to of profit from every just three out of second. wouldn’t, given a choice. piece, having had a to steal Boss Belichick quickly improve in the small gesture of the gig There’s no way they can But they don’t have one. memorable time at Mr. from the Jets to replace only team game that can – even the bloody truck get lousy enough to catch And hockey players, Putin’s merry festival him. They were leaner be truly dominated by trip – reduces the once Milwaukee, which has being far and away the while showing the world and meaner then. Do one guy. The problem is timeless spring train- number one locked up. most tribal, patriotic, how well this great game they still have the “right you must fall, connive, ing experience to but But things are certainly theater-sensitive and can be played. Tip your stuff?” We’re about to scheme, luck, and lose a shadow of its former looking up. tradition-minded of all hat to them, too! charm. You can happily find out. The urgency is your way all the way As for the Bruins, the professional athletes, tour crown capitals of high. It’s officially a team to the very top of the their wild charge to the Europe for what it costs on the slide. draft. In most years Olympic break was bril- to grace Fort Myers in Look at it this way: there are no more than liant. They’ve shaken NEPONSET PRESCHOOL $37/day - 7:30-5:30 281A Neponset Avenue, Dorchester www.neponsetpreschool.com Lic. #291031 617-265-2665

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(Continued from page 10) to 8 p.m., sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Stove, on Sat., Mar. 8, from 7 to 11 p.m.; admission, Port Norfolk Civic Assoc. Ctr, the BSHC, and the Louis Brown Peace Institute. $20. Meetings the third Thurs. of the month at the Call Janet at 617-296-2075 for info. St. Ambrose Church Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. Mattapan Health Center Sovereign Bank is allowing parishioners attending St. Mark’s Area Civic Assoc. Weight Watcher’s meetings will be held each Sunday Mass to park in their parking lot while at Meetings held the last Tues. of the month in the Wed. at the Mattapan Community Health Center, Mass. The Hispanic Community of St. Ambrose lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Info: at 6 p.m. Arrive 30 minutes early to register. Call moved to St. Mark’s in Sept. Bible Study meets each stmarkscivic.com. 617-898-9052 or 617-898-8026 for info. Monday, following the noon Mass. Sr. Damien leads Dorchester Board of Trade Irish Pastoral Centre the study on the coming week’s liturgy readings, with The IPC, located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 Rita refreshments. All are welcome. The choir welcomes The DBOT’s annual meeting and election of new members. officers and Board of Directors, on Thurs., Feb. Road, welcomes seniors to a coffee hour each Wed. 27, 5:30 p.m., at Phillips, 780 Morrissey Blvd. To morning, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be a speaker St. Ann Church RSVP: [email protected]. The each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. The Music for S. Ann welcomes Fr. Jason Makos as administrator DBOT welcomes new members; e-mail the DBOT Memory group meets on the second Wednesday of of St. Ann’s and St. Brendan’s, effective Dec. 1. St. or call 617-398-DBOT. Visit the website for info: the month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Singing can unlock Ann/St. Brendan women’s bowling league, Tues., dorchesterboardoftrade.com. The mailing address the brain.” Suggested donation: $3 to $5 per session, 7 p.m. at Boston Bowl. New members welcomed. is DBOT, PO Box 020452, Dor. 02122. with refreshments served, Contact Maureen at: Voice, piano, guitar, violin, and viola lessons are now Leahy/Holloran Center [email protected] for info. available. See the flyers at the rear door of the church. Irish Social Club The 9 a.m. Mass from Thursday to Saturday will Vacation Week Camp for those 5 to 12 yrs., Tues. be celebrated at St. Ann Church. (The 9 a.m. Mass to Fri., Feb. 18 to 21. Cost, $105. Princess Tea, for Sun., Feb. 16. Traditions; Fri., Feb. 21, Colm O’Brien; Sun., Feb. 23, Erin’s Melody; Sun., Mar. from Mon. through Wed. at St. Brendan.) St. Ann’s girls 4 to 6 yrs., on Tues., Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. to Will hold Eucharistic Adoration each Sat., following 1 p.m., $5. Call 617-635-5150. 2, Silver Spears; Sun., Mar. 9, Andy Healy; Thurs., Mar. 13, The Druids (direct from Ireland), $10 pp; the 9 a.m. Mass until 3 p.m., with Benediction and Memories Road Show Sat., Mar. 15, Roscommon’s Association’s Annual the chaplet of Divine Mercy. UMass-Boston will host a Memories Road Show Banquet, beginning at 5 p.m., with Erin’s Melody; St. Brendan Church for past and present students and workers of UMB, corned beef and cabbage dinner; tickets, $40; Call St. Brendan welcomes Fr. Jason Makos as admin- and students from Boston State, State College at Richie at 617-327-7777; Sun., Mar. 16, Mossie and istrator of St. Brendan and St. Ann, effective Dec. Boston, and STCB. The Road Show will be at the the Boston Irish; Mon., Mar. 17, Noel Henry’s Irish 1. Men’s clothing is still needed for the Long Island Terrace on the Campus Center’s first floor. Please Show Band, 8 p.m. to midnight, admission, $20; Sat., Shelter for the Homeless: shirts, pants, sweatshirts, bring photos on Fri., May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mar. 22, Erin’s Guild Pub Night, with free admission; sweaters, coats, jackets, rainwear, footwear, belts, or on Sat., May 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The photos Sun., Mar. 23, Fintan Stanley; Sat., Mar. 29. Colm hats, and white sox. The Food Pantry is in great will be scanned and returned to you immediately. O’Brien Pub Night, free admission; and Sun., Mar. need of non-perishable food. Please be generous. This is in conjunction with the 50th anniversary 30, Erin’s Melody. The club is located at 119 Park The 9 a.m. Mass Monday through Wednesday will celebration of UMass-Boston in 2014. For further St., West Roxbury. Donation, usually $10 pp. be celebrated at St. Brendan Church; (Thursday info: [email protected]. through Saturday at St. Ann Church.) Mother and Carney Hospital’s Programs Milton-Quincy Congregation (Temple Shalom) Toddler Playgroup, each Monday from 10 a.m. to A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second noon, in Fr. Lane Hall.. Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Temple Shalom of Milton and Temple Beth El have merged with the new name of Congregation St. Christopher Parish The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: Small faith groups have resumed on Thursdays, instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills. Worship services, in the Great Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Contact Celia or call Louise at 4012, X2093 for schedule. Diabetes support group 617-834-9127. Rosary (in Spanish), each Thurs., from (free), third Thurs. of every month, from 10:30 to phone number is: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: office@ TempleShalomOnline.org for info. 6 to 8 p.m. Call Jose at 617-541-3402. Recuiting and 11:30 a.m., Info: 617-506-4921. Additional support training for lay ministers (greeter, lector, Eucharistic groups at Carney: Family Support, Breast Cancer Pilgrim Church The Worship Service each Sunday at 11 a.m.; Minister, or usher), for those current and new, on Support, Al-Anon, AA, and Overeaters Anonymous. Sat., Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. The next Senior Supper is planned for Mar. 12. all are welcome. Bible Study, each Wed. in the Learn to Skate Lessons Conference Room, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; the public St. Gregory Parish is invited. Browse the gift shop, which is open The time for Confessions has been changed from Learn-to-skate lessons for children (4 and 1/2 and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings in the upper older) and adults are offered in Quincy and South weekdays and Saturdays. Call 617-807-0540 for details. Community lunch is served free every Sat. church. St. Gregory’s Prayer Group will now meet Boston and other rinks. Wear figure or hockey skates, each Saturday, following the 9 a.m. Mass, instead for beginner, intermediate, or advanced lessons, from noon to 1:30 p.m.; the public is welcome. Pilgrim Christian Endeavor Society meeting, second Tues. of meeting Wednesday evenings. St. Patrick’s Day taught by professional instructors. Call 781-890-8480 Mass and Breakfast, Sun., Mar. 16. Ash Wed., Mar. 5. or visit online at baystateskatingschoool.org. of each month at 6:30 p.m. Pilgrim Church is a Congregational Christian Church, associated with St. Mark Parish Adams St. Library the United Church of Christ, and is located at 540 Mass changes, as of Sun., Oct. 6: on Saturdays, 4 Become a member by sending dues to Friends of Columbia Rd, in Uphams Corner. p.m.-no change; on Sundays, 7:30 a.m.-no change, the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton then, on Sundays, 9 a.m. in Eng.; 10:30 a.m. in Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; Divine Mercy Celebration The nuns usually celebrate the Eucharist in honor Span.; and noon, in Eng. A small Food Pantry has individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and been set up by the St. Vincent de Paul Society; come lifetime, $50. of Divine Mercy on the third Friday of each month (Feb. 21), at St. Ann’s in Neponset, with Exposition to the rectory on the third Monday of each month Codman Square at 6 p.m., Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30 p.m., and Mass, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to receive a bag of groceries. Neighborhood Council with Fr. Richard Clancy, at 7 p.m. For further info: Items needed are toilet tissue, paper towels, cleaners Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the call the Sisters at 617-288-1202, ext. 114. (Ajax, SOS, etc.) and shampoos, soaps, etc. A Holy first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great First Parish Church Hour, each Monday, from 6 to 7 p.m., in honor of Our Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk The church welcomes donations of food and clothing Lady of Fatima, in the church. Mother and Toddler St. Info: call 617-265-4189. for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck-Family-Fun- Playgroup, each Wed., from 10 a.m. to noon in St. Bowdoin St. Health Center Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 p.m., in the Mark’s Lower Church. Peace Circle, where those affected by violence may parish hall. The church is located at 10 Parish St., St. Matthew Parish speak honestly, the second Tues. of each month, 6 Meetinghouse Hill. ADSL fundraiser Cold Night/Hot Eucharistic Adoration each Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 39 Stanton St. Dorchester BUSINESS DIRECTORY Knights of Columbus Redberry Council #107, Columbus Council #116, and Lower Mills Council #180 merged into a new AUTO BODY REPAIRS (617) 825-1760 Dorchester Council #107, with meetings held the (617) 825-2594 second Wed. of each month at the V.F.W. Post, FAX (617) 825-7937 Neponset Ave., at 7 p.m. (earlier starting time). Info: contact Mike Flynn at 617-288-7663. DUFFY Adams Village Business Assoc. ROOFING CO., INC. For info on the AVBA, call Mary at 617-697-3019. ASPHALT SHINGLES • RUBBER ROOFING Kit Clark Senior Services Free Pick-Up & Delivery Service Kit Clark Senior Services for those over 60: • COPPER WORK • SLATE • GUTTERS health care, socialization, adult day health, memory • CHIMNEYS respite, homemakers, personal care attendants, Fully Insured 150 Centre Street State Reg. mental health and substance abuse counseling, Free Estimates 617-296-0300 #100253 Dorchester, MA 02124 duffyroofing.com and transportation. The Kit Clark’s Senior Home Improvement Program for eligible homeowners with home rehabilitation and low-cost home repairs. Info: (617) 436-8828 DAYS 617-825-5000. (617) 282-3469 St. Gregory’s Boy Scouts Meetings each Wed. (change in day), 7 p.m., in the white building in the rear of the Grammar School, Steinbach’s Service for boys ages 7 to 14. This is the scouts’ 59th year in the parish! Station Inc. St. Gregory’s 60 & Over Club COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE The club usually meets on Tuesdays (Feb. 18) at 321 Adams St., Dorchester 02122 12:15 p.m. for refreshments and p.m. in St. Gregory’s Corner of Gibson Street Auditorium. NOW State Inspection Center (Continued on page 18) February 13, 2014 The Reporter Page 17 BOSTON COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

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A Warm Welcome to Eric Gould

My wife, Patty (Sullivan), grew up in Savin Hill so I have a fondness for Dorchester and a lot of great memories over the years. When we met, I had no idea that one day I would own one of Boston’s leading Independent Real Estate Companies. I couldn’t be more proud that the Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty office in Savin Hill is a part of our team and has established itself as the Dorchester market leader.

I am extraordinarily proud to announce that we are continuing to grow our team of Local Experts. I want to welcome Eric Gould to our Dorchester Team.

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Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty - Savin Hill - 617.825.0800 - 119 Savin Hill Avenue, Boston 02125 www.GibsonSothebysRealty.com Page 18 THE Reporter February 13, 2014 RECENT OBITUARIES FERS O N, M a r y Manya enjoyed sewing, Russell, Martin MacLel- of Dorchester, James “Manya” L. (Kleczek) cooking and gardening, lan and his wife Linda; and his wife Jeanne Lawrence D. Blake, at 71; of Milton, formerly of recently designing a Maureen MacLellan McAlduff of Dorchester, BC High teacher, principal Dorchester. Wife of the beautiful rock garden. and Laura Crow and and the late Sallyanne Although Larry Blake late James R. Ferson. Most of all Manya loved her husband William. McAlduff and Elizabeth lived in his native Winthrop Mother of Kathleen spending time with her Also survived by twelve Powell. Also survived for most of his life, he reason- MacKenzie and her family who were truly grandchildren and eight by ten loving grandchil- ably could have claimed dual husband Andrew of the cornerstone of her great grandchildren. dren. Remembrances residency in Dorchester, Abington, James Ferson life. For the last sev- James was an avid may be made in memory given the more than 40 and his wife Ellen of eral years, she worked reader, chess player of Corinne to the Jimmy years of time that he spent Sandwich, Debra Ferson part-time at the Atria and piano player, who Fund. on the Morrissey Boulevard of East Sandwich, John Assisted Living Center loved spending time STAPLETON, Glo- campus of the Jesuit order’s Ferson of Milton, Joseph in Marina Bay, Quincy. with family and friends. ria L. (Sherman) of Boston College High School, Ferson of Watertown Donations in memory of He retired from the Dorchester. Wife of the first as a student from 1956 and Robert Ferson of Mary may be made to MBTA and spent his late Richard. Mother of to 1960 and then as a teacher, administrator, and Bourne. Sister of Anna Altrusa International retirement playing piano Dennis of Randolph, Bar- principal from the late 1960s until his retirement Shields of New York, of Quincy, 8 Common- and entertaining the bara Connolly of South in the first decade of the new century. Jennie Burns of Need- wealth Avenue, Quincy, seniors on the south Weymouth, Matthew Mr. Blake earned “Double Eagle” status when ham and the late Helen, MA 02169. shore, his favorite saying of Dorchester, Timothy he graduated from Boston College in 1964. He Chester, Joseph, Frank MacLELLAN, James was ‘I came to play, not of Holbrook, Maryel- then spent a year at the George Washington and Walter Kleczek. F. Sr. 81, of Pembroke, to stay’. He taught Chess len of Bellingham, Mi- University Law School in D.C. before returning Grandmother of Jes- formerly of Dorchester. to many generations of chelle Murphy of West home to look for a teaching position. After short sica Matney, James Eric He was preceeded by the south shore youth Roxbury, Elizabeth of stints at Boston English High and Austin Prep Ferson, Tyler Ferson his wife Mary Margaret and volunteered for vari- Dorchester and the late in Reading, he came home to BC High for good. and Rebecca Ferson. In (Sweeney) MacLellan, ous COA Associations. Richard Stapleton Jr. During his tenure on Morrissey Boulevard, Mr. addition to raising her son Thomas, his brothers Donation can be made Also survived by many Blake earned a master’s in education from Boston children, she worked for John and Edward Ma- to the National Multiple loving grandchildren State and a doctorate from Boston College. He 20 years at the Boston cLellan, his sister Marie Sclerosis Society or Doc- and great grandchildren. also served as BC High’s first lay academic vice Globe where she rose to LeGrice and is survived tors Without Borders. WOLEJSZO, Marian principal and then as its first lay principal. He the rank of circulation by his brother William PARADIS, Corinne of Dorchester. Husband was for all of his life a man concerned about manager and was an MacLellan, and sister A. (McAlduff) of Quincy, of the late Julia Wole- injustices surrounding the issue of civil rights, a active member of the Rita (MacLellan) Brown, formerly of Dorchester. jszo. Father of Violet concern that showed itself when he established Boston Globe Employees and his children James Wife of Paul L. Mother Wolejszo of Franklin the position of Diversity Director at the school. Association. She was Jr, Daniel MacLellan of Jennifer and her and Elizabeth Keane He never eased up in his ceaseless quest for past president of Altrusa and his wife, Eileen; husband Chris Ryan of (Wolejszo) of Dorchester. more diversity in the student body. International of Quincy Mary Hingston and her Dorchester, Sarah Para- Grandfather of Julian, Away from school, Mr. Blake was a family man, and was an avid swim- husband Robert, Kevin dis and her fiance Gerry Aodhan, Adrian, Caleb, trips to Canada en masse his specialty. He was a mer and member of the MacLellan, Dianne Grealish of Dorchester, Gabriel and Julia. book lover and kept up with contemporary music South Shore YMCA. Burke and her husband Michael and his wife YENSER, Theresa tastes while never forgetting the genius of Ray Cherilyn of Marshfield, M. (Robichaud) of Charles. He also played golf, portside division, Chrystin Paradis and Dorchester, formerly of and enjoyed many happy hours on the course her fiance Joseph Canton. Wife of Thomas with his twin brother Steve and his golfing pals. Agresta of Dorchester. F. Aunt of Joyce Linehan Mr. Blake leaves his wife of 48 years, Paula TEVNAN TEVNAN Sister of Michael and of Dorchester, David M. (Resca) Blake; three daughters, Barbara, his wife Ginny McAlduff Linehan, M.D. of St. Lou- 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue Nora, and Julia; a granddaughter, Lillian; his of Bellingham, Debra is, MO, and Gail Linehan brother; and a sister, Celia Lizotte of Charlotte, Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 McAlduff of Dorchester, of Braintree. Sister of the 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 NC. His funeral Mass was held at St. John the Paula Joyce and her late Yvonne Linehan. Evangelist Church in Winthrop; interment was husband John of Marsh- Remembrances may be in Winthrop Cemetery. Attorneys at Law field, Margaret McAlduff made to the M.S.P.C.A. www.tevnan.com LEGAL NOTICE COMMONWEALTH OF Neighborhood Notables MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT “Close to Home” INFORMAL PROBATE (Continued from page 16) Dorchester Park PUBLICATION NOTICE Meetings held the third Wed. of each Docket No. SU14P0237EA Dot House Senior IN THE ESTATE OF Guys & Gals month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Board JOSEPH FRANCIS DELANO Room on the second floor, Carney DATE OF DEATH: October 21, 2013 Bingo each Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to SUFFOLK DIVISION 2:30 p.m., at the Dorchester House, Hospital. See: dotpark.org. 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 617-788-8300 1353 Dorchester Ave.; also offering Friends of Ronan Park To all persons interested in above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Robert E. many trips. All are welcome. Info: The meetings are on the first Tuesday Delano of Ocean City, NJ, a Will has been 617-288-3230. of each month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the admitted to informal probate. Robert E. Bowdoin St. Health Center. Mailing Delano of Ocean City, NJ has been informally Blessed Mother Teresa appointed as the Personal Representative address: Friends of Ronan Park, P.O. of the estate to serve without surety on Seniors Box 220252, Dor., 02122. See: info@ Cedar Grove Cemetery the bond. Lunch each Wed. at noon, followed friendsofronanpark.org for info. The estate is being administered by Bingo, dominoes, and cards, from CONSECRATED IN 1868 under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts 12:30 to 2 p.m. All are welcome. College Bound Uniform Probate Code without supervision Dorchester On the banks of the Neponset by the Court. Inventory and accounts are Boys and Girls Club News not required to be filed with the Court, but Dorchester Boys and Girls Club College Bound Dorchester (formerly interested parties are entitled to notice Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Inquiries on gravesites are invited. regarding the administration from Personal needs tutors for those in grades K to 12 Representative and can petition the Court who need homework assistance after Houses) offers a range of educational Non-Sectarian. in any matter relating to the estate, includ- programs at multiple locations in ing distribution of assets and expenses of school one to 2 hours per week. Volun- Cemetery Office open daily at administration. Interested parties are entitled teers need not be teachers or experts Dorchester including early education 920 Adams St. to petition the Court to institute formal on the subject. High school students for infants to six-year-olds, out of school proceedings and to obtain orders terminat- time programs for six to13-year-olds, Dorchester, MA 02124 ing or restricting the powers of Personal can fulfill their community-service Representatives appointed under informal hours. Call Emily at 617-288-7120, adolescent development programs, Telephone: 617-825-1360 procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, and alternative and adult education. if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. to volunteer. The site locations include the Little K Club House, Log School, Ruth Darling, and Meetings every other Monday (Feb. Dorchester Place. 24), at Florian Hall, 12:30 p.m. Mattapan United Upham’s Corner Mattapan United is a grass roots Main Street community organizing initiative All committee meetings are held at that connects residents and other the UCMS office, 594 Columbia Rd., leaders to define the future of their #302, buzzer #6, Dor., and are open neighborhood and improve the quality to the public. Info: 617-265-0363 or of life in Mattapan. Info: Karleen at uphamscorner.org. ABCD, 617-298-2045, X245 or Karleen. Field’s Corner [email protected]. Main Street Dorchester The Board meets the first Wed. of Multi-Service Center the month, at 1452 Dot. Ave., 6:30 p.m. DotWell’s Mommy/Daddy & Me Info or to apply: 617-474-1432. fitness classes at the Dorchester Multi- Four Corners Main Street Service Center, 1353 Dorchester Ave., Four Corners Main Street, located on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 at 420 Washington St., Dorchester, a.m., and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. 02121; mailing address: P.O. Box to 9:30 a.m., in the gym, for children 240877, 02124; phone: 617-287-1651; two years and older. fax number, 617-265-2761. February 13, 2014 The Reporter Page 19 Reporter’s Calendar

Thursday, February 13 8 p.m. at Grove Hall Community Center, 51 Geneva Monday, February 24 • The UMass Boston Film Series opens spring Ave., Dorchester. • Mark Schneider discusses his book Joe Moakley’s season with Boston premeire of “URANIUM Journey, which explores Joe Moakley’s investigation DRIVE-IN” at 7 p.m., Campus Center Ballroom • McCormack Civic Association meets at 7 p.m. of murders in El Salvador in 1989 at 6:30 p.m. at the “C” – 3rd Floor, 100 Morrissey Blvd. Free, open to at Blessed Mother Teresa Hall in basement of St. Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library, public. In-person Q&A with Director. Margaret Church. 690 Adams St.

Sunday, Feburary 16 Thursday, February 20 • Ward 17 Democrats caucus to elect delegates to • Dorchester Historical Society presents • ParkSCIENCE Children’s Festival, 10 a.m. to the state convention at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheet Metal America’s Kitchens, 2 p.m. at 195 Boston St., 2 p.m., William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse, 1 Workers hall, 1157 Adams St., Dorchester. Dorchester. Features remarks by Nancy Carlisle, Circuit Dr., Dorchester. Mayor Martin J. Walsh Senior Curator of Collections for Historic New and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department Wednesday, February 26 England. Drawing on her book America’s Kitchens, will provide fun during February school vacation Mattahunt Community Center Family Fun Night, co-authored with Melinda Narardinov, Ms. Carlisle week with indoor and outdoor activities including 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 100 Hebron St., Mattapan. will tell the story of the nation’s kitchens from New science experiments and activities, sledding and England hearths, to Victorian kitchens isolated snow shoeing, arts, crafts, games, and more. For at the back of the house, to open plan kitchens of further information, please call 617-635-4505. Thursday, February 27 1950s suburbs. • The UMass Boston Film Series presents “South- Saturday, February 22 ern Comfort” at 7 p.m., Campus Center Ballroom • Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Viet-AID 11 • Democrats in Ward 13 caucus at Cristo Rey “C” – 3rd Floor, 100 Morrissey Blvd. Free, open to a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vietnamese American Commu- Boston High School, 100 Savin Hill Ave. at 2 p.m. to public. In-person Q&A with Director. nity Center, 42 Charles St., Dorchester. Observances elect 15 delegates and 3 alternates to the 2014 Mas- of traditional ceremonies, performances, music and sachusetts Democratic Convention. For questions, Saturday, March 1 food and drinks. contact Michael Christopher at Mchristopher4@ • Ward 14 Democrats caucus at 12 noon (doors gmail.com. open at 11 a.m.) at the Perkins Community Center Tuesday, February 18 cafeteria in the Joseph Lee School, 155 Talbot Ave., • Officials with the state’s Department of Conser- Sunday, February 23 Dorchester. vation and Recreation will present plans to build • Boston Parks and Recreation Department hosts a park on the site of a former paper plant in Port Pics in the Parks free winter photography session Norfolk. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at Port from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Grampian Way basketball Norfolk Yacht Club, 179 Walnut St. A December court, Savin Hill Park, Dorchester. Individuals of meeting on the topic was postponed until January all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate HELP WANTED due to a snowstorm. The January meeting was also in these informal sessions presented as part of the postponed due to inclement weather. ParkARTS program sponsored by Bank of America. Participants will learn techniques for taking impres- CODMAN SQUARE NDC • The Boston School Committee hosts a public sive photographs of Boston’s scenic parks as well as FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY roundtable discussion to gather feedback on the be given a theme to focus on each Sunday. ORGANIZER draft aspirational goals and priorities for BPS. 6 to Experienced Community Organizer sought to support the Mattapan community in organizing around transit and economic HELP WANTED development opportunities related to the Fairmount/ Indigo commuter rail line. The Fairmount CDC Collaborative and Coalition has a focus on undertaking transit oriented development within a 1/2 mile radius of the proposed, new and existing Fairmount Indigo line stops. With a focus on transit equity, including construction of a new Mattapan stop on the Fairmount/Indigo line and for “fair fares” and more frequent service on the line, the Fairmount Community Codman Square NDC seeks a Grant Writer Organizer will provide leadership and support to the to research grant opportunities, manage the CSNDC SEEKS main organizing campaigns of the Fairmount Indigo proposal development and grant writing process, CDC Collaborative and the Fairmount Indigo Coalition. produce, package and timely deliver grant DIRECTOR OF Successful candidates must have proven experience in proposals to funders, and act as a liaison with managing grassroots campaigns, have an understanding of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT organizing strategies and have excellent communication funders. Ability to coordinate with a range of staff Codman Square NDC seeks a hard-working, and external partners to develop and succinctly skills (verbal and written). Ability to engage community codify program ideas and concepts into proposals entrepreneurial, detail-oriented professional with a constituents and work with stakeholders of diverse required. Program development experience and passion for teaching and helping individuals improve backgrounds required, including working with public proven track record of grant writing preferred. their lives, to fill its Director of Economic Development entities. Experience in organizing in Mattapan a plus. Ideal candidate has experience in developing position. Interested individuals should possess college Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and grant proposals, both foundation and public degree with 6 plus years of management experience, social media important. Bachelors degree with 3-5 years (e.g., federal), for community development corps proven experience as an Organizer in low-mod income and expertise in small business development, job communities preferred. Ability to work flexible hours, or related nonprofits. Excellent authorship and creation, workforce development, community lending, writing skills required as well as solid knowledge including nights and occasional weekends required. planning, development, and general homeowner This is a part time position (25 hrs/wk) based out of and of Microsoft Office software, especially Word, services. As Department Director, the ideal candidate Excel and Access. Bachelors degree with 2 years supervised by ABCD Mattapan. Salary commensurate experience in related field required. Send resumes will create and implement an ambitious plan to meet our with experience. Send cover letters and resumes with by March 7, 2014 to Executive Director, Codman organization’s vision for the department, and support salary requirements to Karleen Porcena at 535 River St, Square NDC, 587 Washington St, Dorchester, and lead a team of economic development specialists Mattapan, MA 02126 or karleen.porcena@bostonabcd. MA 02124 or [email protected]. No phone calls in this effort. For a full job description and instruction org or call for more information at 617-298-2045x245. please. on how to apply, visit our website at: www.csndc.com Deadline for all applications is Friday, February 28, 2014. WELCOME TO 2044 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester

2 Family with approx. 2,783 sq ft of living space, 9,000 sq ft lot with long d’way and 2 car garage. Handicap accessible Great location with great possibilities. 793 Adams Street Offered @ $489,900.00 Dorchester, MA 02124 Page 20 THE Reporter February 13, 2014 She’s punching for a Golden Gloves title (Continued from page 1) according to LaVache. addition to her gym time, She isn’t the only one Says Egan: “Your first she plays forward on her who thought she wasn’t time getting in there and Gaelic Football team going to compete. Her having someone judge with sparring partner parents, Ed and Connie, you is nerve-wracking.” Shelly Walsh, one of the also had their doubts But she persevered. many friends she has until they saw her in the “Instead of being dis- made at the Brighton ring. “We were shocked. appointed that she lost, facility. Most of those She is the youngest of she came in and trained friends, LaVache notes, our children,” her father harder at the gym,” says are the boxers she lost said. “She did progress. LaVache, who says he to in her initial round of It’s just amazing how admires Egan’s disci- fights. “She had a streak well she did.” pline and work ethic and of bad luck where she ran In Brighton, Egan notes that she works “10 into the top girl of her initially began partici- times harder” than most division,” says LaVache. pating in women’s fitness people in his gym. “She’s “Now she is that person class, but after a while, like a sponge. She’s very at the top of her weight she decided to try out for coachable. She takes in class and she has learned the Team Training pro- Michelle Egan, right, trains at Boston Boxing in Brighton. everything I teach her,” from those experiences gram in boxing, which Photo courtesy Boston Boxing he said. with those girls,” he said. mixes amateurs and Egan visits the gym And the experiences experienced pugilists. few will make it through Egan was one of the She lost her first five six nights a week, and will continue when she “Twice a year, 50 or 40 to really competitively ones who made it past bouts, all by split decision works on her boxing on answers the bell next people try out and only a fight,” LaVache said. the tryouts. votes from the judges, three of those nights. In Tuesday night in Lowell. Auto parts firm eyes lot on Granite Ave. at Gallivan Blvd. (Continued from page 1) “middle of permitting” closer to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. hopes to open the new for the location and does Saturdays are usually store by early 2015, not yet have a date for an their stores’ busiest days, according to Jim Turvey, appearance before the he added, and the bulk of regional manager for Zoning Board of Appeals, deliveries would be made New England. He ap- Turvey said. Headquar- at night to avoid traffic. peared before the Cedar tered in Springfield, Plans are for 27 Grove Civic Association Missouri, the company parking spaces for both with Bryan Tobey, a has stores in Billerica, employees and custom- district manager who Watertown, and Law- ers, and the lot will hails from Cape Cod. rence, and is planning to be “well-lit,” Turvey Turvey said the com- open a 370,000 square- pledged, adding that the pany is interested in foot distribution center store will likely employ the property because of in Devens. about 10 employees. its location in Adams Turvey stressed that “Our goal is always to Village. “It’s great vis- the Granite Avenue op- hire locals,” he said. ibility,” he said. “You eration would be strictly Naughton, who also know everybody comes an auto parts store, with attended the meeting, right through there.” The no repair operations. A said he would be will- building itself is in “great repair shop would be ing to meet with local shape,” he added. “just an eyesore to the residents and business State Rep. Dan Cul- The now-vacant Hollywood Video building as seen in 1999. Reporter file photo public,” he said. owners in the area to linane, whose district ginning, nothing more,” Sean Weir, the presi- keep it clean…it might The store would likely discuss alternatives if includes Dorchester he added in noting that dent of the Cedar Grove work,” he said of the site. be open Mondays through the proposal for an auto and Mattapan, said the building has been Civic Association, said “I’m concerned about the Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. parts store does not go he needed to see more vacant for years. “I think he would also like to see traffic, like everybody to 9 p.m., like most of forward. information about the the community’s looking more specifics from the else.” their stores, Turvey said. proposal. “It’s just the be- for a partner,” he said. company. “If they can The company is in the Sunday hours would be Ledge gives way to ester eatery (Continued from page 1) Arpino said that new ways to manage own this. So I went to Most of the next six the team plans to use the eatery. Arpino was a the Feeneys and said, weeks, she said, would the property’s most fan of the business from ‘Will you sell me the focus on the hiring and celebrated feature – day one. restaurant?’ I know part training of new staff. The its expansive outdoor “We saw the Ledge of the reason they were menu, which is still in patio – to full effect in come in and we were willing to do it is that development, according the warmer seasons. extremely excited. It’s they know I am from to Arpino, will include She envisions weekly great, it’s neighborhood, the neighborhood and I a blend of American barbeque specials with a it’s not a tough bar, it’s feel the same way about standards like burgers buffet-style spread, even not dark, you’re going the neighborhood that and salads along with pig roasts. to run into friends. We they do. specialty items that Mostly, Arpino, who loved it right from the “I have a little bit of a reflect the diversity of ran operations for the get-go and the Feeneys burden because I have the neighborhood. fine-dining Davio’s res- [the former owners] to make them proud Eleanor Arpino, the owner-operator of ester, and “It’s all about neigh- taurants for 16 years, is were just fantastic. After of what they’ve done,” manager Luther Pickney, hold a rendering of the borhood,” says Arpino, focused on finding the consulting here, I just Arpino added. restaurant’s exterior, which will be remodeled in who has lived just blocks right people to staff the couldn’t get it out of the coming weeks. Photo by Bill Forry away in Lower Mills for restaurant – she calls my head that I should the last 25 years. “We’re it “hiring attitude” – a not going to be just one process that will begin thing, like strictly Ital- in earnest on March 1. SAINT JOSEPH REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER ian or strictly German “Because this is a neighborhood place, I’m or pub food or whatever. 321 Centre Street, DORCHESTER Ave, MA 02122. Main 617-­‐825-­‐6320 Fax 617 -­‐825-­‐5826 Because it is a very more concerned about diverse neighborhood we them having that sort plan to show that. of neighborhood type of 2012-­2013 Deficiency free Survey “I happen to love to person who will look you cook, but I don’t have in the eye and smile at 123 Bed
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