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Volume 30 Issue 13 Thursday, March 28, 2013 50¢ There she is… Quincy Street corridor revamp now on track for public review By Gintautas Dumcius Jeremy Rosenberger, a nino has allocated about registered complaints News Editor senior planner with the $3 million for the effort, with the city, calling the City officials are ask- Boston Redevelopment but it could cost more, current setup of streets ing residents to weigh Authority whose agency particularly if the 11 unsafe for pedestrians. in on a multi-agency hopes to “soften the im- intersections that run “The concepts will effort to improve the age of the corridor,” said through the corridor see address ways to slow Quincy Street corridor. the layout is a “bit hostile changes. down traffic on Quincy Potential improvements for pedestrians. “There’s The BRA hosted a pub- Street, try and see if we include crosswalks at a lot of congestion, a lot lic meeting last Wednes- can eliminate any cut- intersections, better of dangerous pedestrian day at the Haynes Early through traffic, making street lighting, highly connections out there,” Education Center on it safer for pedestrians visible signs, and bike he said. Blue Hill Avenue in and making the street lanes. Mayor Thomas Me- Roxbury. Residents have (Continued on page 24) Dot Day season kicks off With chili cook-off, and meatloaf dinner By Ed Forry found the modern era Associate Publisher of the Dorchester Day The year’s celebration celebrations, and served of Dorchester Days got as parade chief marshal underway in the past a half century ago. The week, with two festive evening was hosted by events to mark the oc- Dot Day parade presi- casion. dent Marty Hogan, vice Last Thursday night, president Joe Zinck and March 21 organizers parade adjutant Ed gathered at First Parish Geary, Jr. Dorchester’s Janelle Woods-McNish, right, was Church on Meetinghouse On Sunday afternoon, crowned Mrs. Massachusetts during a pageant on Hill for a traditional March 24 several hun- March 19 at the Boston Marriott-Newton. meatloaf dinner, pre- dred came together at Photo courtesy Mrs. Massachusetts pared by the chefs at IBEW Hall in Clam Gerard’s Adams Corner Point for the seventh Mrs. Massachusetts: restaurant. The catered annual Dorchester “Kick-Off’ meal has Chili Cook-off, an event been served by Gerard organized by members Dot’s Janelle Adomunes and his staff of the Ashmont Adams in the early spring every civic association and its Woods-McNish year for more than two president, Pat O’Neill. decades. Featured were a variety By Tayla Holman great vehicle for me to The event finds roots of chili, deserts and Reporter Correspondent meet people and explore other treats prepared The Ashmont Grill booth at Sunday’s Dot Day Chili in the gastronomical Cook-off was built and painted in cooperation with The mother of 4-year- different cultures. I’ve choice of the late John by local restaurants and old twins girls, Janelle also grown as a public DotArt. Pictured from left: Millie Rooney, Chris Harold, who helped (Continued on page 21) Woods-McNish, 31, was speaker and I have more Douglass and Nuno Alves. Photo by Ed Geary crowned Mrs. Massachu- confidence.” setts on March 19. The Woods-McNish, who Neponset area resident is the community in- Marshall conversion proving a lure said that, even though volvement manager for By Gintautas Dumcius Unlocking Potential proponents say. applications, according she has previous pageant Harvard Pilgrim Health News Editor (UP), a nonprofit school The enrollment lottery to UP. experience, it was a Care, is also the execu- Ninety-one percent of management group that for the new UP Academy Tamekia Groce, “complete surprise” to tive director of the Miss students at the Marshall already operates the in Dorchester was held 33-year-old single hear her name called. Ethnic New England Elementary School plan former Gavin Middle earlier this month and mother, is one of the “The first thing I can Pageant, a program to stick around for the School in South Bos- the school received 1,314 (Continued on page 24) remember seeing is my that helps women of coming school year as it ton, plans to re-launch entire family stood up, all ethnicities discover edges closer to its conver- the Marshall as “UP and they were clapping their inner beauty and sion into an in-district Academy Dorchester” in INSIDE and cheering me on,” she celebrate their cul- charter school, school the 2013-2014 academic said. “It was a priceless tural backgrounds. The officials said this week. year. About 85 percent Two inside moment.” pageant also provides The 600-student school of Gavin students re- views on the Woods-McNish said opportunities for the con- has had among the “high- mained at the school that her pageant experi- testants to give back to est mobility rates of any during the conversion, Boston Public ence in general has been their communities. The elementary school” in and the school has seen School’s new “amazing.” program also provides the system, according to gains in math scores in “I know it’s a cliché, scholarships to each Boston Public Schools, the last year. home-based stu- but I’ve met some of my queen. and in a normal year, 17 The conversion will al- dent assignment best friends through Woods-McNish ac- percent of the students low for greater flexibility plan. 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Page 2 THE Reporter March 28, 2013 March 28, 2013 The Reporter Page 3 Reporter’s Notebook On The Record Collins and Dorcena Forry hail their endorsements By Gintautas Dumcius provide the help needed the Department of Public cratic Committee and als for Linda Dorcena for the Hart seat. Given Lynch gets a shout-out News Editor to come out on top in the Health. NARAL-Massachusetts, Forry” was scheduled the deep blue make- Pouring over With less than five April 30 primary. An advisory promoting a pro-choice group. And for yesterday in Bos- up of the district, the weeks left before the pri- Collins, who once the press conference in a replay from her ton’s Financial District, Democratic primary is from Sheriff Tompkins mary, the two frontrun- worked as an aide to included the name of first bid for public office with state Sen. Sonia expected to determine city’s pothole problem ners in the First Suffolk Hart, held a late Tuesday Kathy Gabriel, a former in 2005, her campaign Chang-Diaz, state Rep. the person who will be By Gintautas Dumcius families can find affordable housing District race to replace press conference at the candidate for state rep- put up with a billboard Carlos Henriquez and sworn in at the State News Editor options,” Lee said in a statement. former state Sen. Jack corner of Bowdoin Street resentative. Gabriel said in Mattapan Square. City Councillors Ayanna House after the May 28 It looks like Suffolk County Sheriff “As city councilor, I will build on my Hart accepted additional and Geneva Avenue in yesterday that she hasn’t Dorcena Forry, who has Pressley, Felix Arroyo, special election. Steven Tompkins is backing years of service to our communities endorsements this week Dorchester to announce endorsed anybody in the been a Dorchester state and Tito Jackson on the *** Congressman Stephen Lynch in his and work hard to deliver the results while ramping up their the backing of several First Suffolk District representative for eight guest list. As part of its cover- bid for the US Senate seat vacated by that our families deserve.” retail politicking to point community activists, and that she did not years and the wife of Pressley introduced age of the First Suffolk US Secretary of State John Kerry. Linehan is expected to run for re- out their supporters and including William Ce- attend the press confer- Reporter publisher and Dorcena Forry at a District race, the Re- Last Saturday, Tompkins appeared election. He held a fundraiser earlier win over voters. lester, a former Boston ence. The campaign said editor Bill Forry, previ- “Women for Ayanna” porter will highlight the at the opening of Lynch’s regional this month at J.J. Foley’s, ahead of Democratic State Police superintendent, they received the list of ously worked in City fundraiser last week at candidates’ responses campaign office for the Dorchester, the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast that Reps. Nick Collins Larry Ellison, the head of names from Celester’s Hall’s Department of the Omni Parker House to a Reporter question- Mattapan and Roxbury neighbor- he hosted for the first time. of South Boston and the Massachusetts Asso- group, the “Communities Neighborhood Develop- Hotel. naire in next week’s hoods on Blue Hill Avenue across “In the past two years I’ve worked Linda Dorcena Forry of ciation of Minority Law United Committee.” ment. Maureen Dahill, a edition. The full text from the Franklin Park Zoo where, very hard,” Linehan said. “I’m not Dorchester crisscrossed Enforcement Officers, For its part, Rep. According to a cam- South Boston Democrat, of the questionnaires according to a post on the Lynch sure what Suzanne Lee has done for the First Suffolk Senate Minister Don Muham- Forry’s camp touted paign update sent to and Joseph Ureneck, a will be available on campaign’s Facebook profile, he said, the past two years.” He added: “We’re District touting advan- mad, and Leonard Lee, an endorsement from supporters, a reception Dorchester Republican, the Reporter’s website: “The base is not just South Boston. ready to roll. We’re out raising money tages they hope will former state director at the Ward 17 Demo- with “Young Profession- are also in the running DotNews.com. The base is Roxbury, Mattapan, and we have volunteers.” Dorchester.” Then in an apparent Lee’s interest in a potential rematch reference to a recent Lynch campaign has been apparent to close observers Dot woman heads up vet’s post on Woodrow Avenue of Boston politics. She kept making ad that featured supporters saying, “I Chairman for the state’s Toy Post six years ago being a low-percentage expects there will be a am Stephen Lynch,” Tompkins said, deposits in her campaign fundraising By Tayla Holman Special to the Reporter Department of Mas- after attending a Sunday female in the military,” renewed interest in join- “We are all Stephen Lynch.” account last year and often appeared Joy Cumming, the sachusetts and works as brunch there with a she said. “I’m used to ing posts as a new wave Lynch (D-South Boston) will face at several high profile meetings, like commander of the Ram- an administrator at the friend. The Ramsay/ being in the minority as of younger veterans get (D-Malden) in the ones held by an advisory panel US Rep. Ed Markey say/Toy #8772, a Vet- committee’s State House Toy Post #8772 was far as when it comes to a bit older. the Democratic primary on April 30. that outlined an overhaul of the city’s erans of Foreign Wars office. She is currently instituted and chartered gender.” “For me, it was ten The winner will face the Republican student assignment process. in her third year as a in February 2007, fol- “I think you fit in wher- years after I got out that I Lee, a Chinatown resident who grew (VFW) post on Woodrow nominee on June 28. Ave., says she is used to member of the VFW’s lowing a merger of the ever you make yourself joined a post. It can some- up in Grove Hall, was the principal of Gov. Deval Patrick appointed breaking the mold. The National Women’s Vet- Patrick E. Toy Post fit in,” she said. times takes a minimum the Josiah Quincy Elementary School Tompkins to the Suffolk sheriff’s post, Four Corners resident is erans Committee. — the first exclusively The Ramsay/Toy Post of 10 years. They need for 10 years. Linehan, a South Boston an elected office, after the governor focusing her career and Originally from Maine, African-American VFW has a small facility on to find their sea legs and resident who previously worked for tapped Andrea Cabral as his public her volunteer time on Cumming moved to Veteran’s post in the Woodrow Avenue and— that takes a while before the city’s Parks Department and the safety chief earlier this year. A helping fellow veterans Dorchester four years United States — and like many vets posts — they start to seek out city’s chief operating officer, has held longtime adviser to Cabral and a find a warm welcome and ago. She says she made the David L. Ramsay an aging membership. As the kind of comradeship the seat since 2007. Hyde Park resident, Tompkins took much-needed services the move after spend- Post. Cumming was commander, Cumming they experienced in the a leave from the sheriff’s office last District 2 includes South Boston, close to home. ing ten years in Lynn elected as the first female has put her focus on military. year to work on US Sen. Elizabeth South End, Chinatown, Bay Village because she was so active commander of the post putting together care Cumming, who at- Cumming, 42, served Joy Cumming Warren’s campaign. and Fort Point. in the US Army for three in the post and wanted to in June 2010. Cumming packages for local service tended Mass College of Lynch’s campaign on Monday years in the 1990s— in- be closer. is one of only two white men and women overseas Art, served in the Army received basic training released a list of elected officials of- Capuano aide keeps cluding a stint in Korea. Cumming joined the members in her current and visiting members in from 1991 to 1994. Sta- in army information ficially supporting the congressman, political options open Today, she is the the historically African- post. the hospitals. tioned in Fort Jackson technology (AIT) before who was elected in 2001. Tompkins, An aide to Congressman Michael Women’s Committee African led Ramsay/ “It’s no different than Cumming says she and Fort Gordon, she going overseas to Korea. whose name was not on it, did not Capuano said he’s keeping his Travis Crosby of Hi Tech Asphalt Solutions, Inc. pours water on material to immediately return a voice-mail options open as his campaign harden it as part of a pothole response team demonstration on Bowdoin Ave. seeking comment. fundraising account remains active. last Thursday. As part of Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s “SpotHoles” campaign The list included Suffolk District “I opened a campaign account last to report and fill potholes, the Public Works Department will be piloting three Attorney Daniel Conley, state Sen. summer in anticipation of a potential unique pothole filling solutions. Including a filling material based out of silly Michael Rush (D-West Roxbury), opening in municipal government,” putty and a green, 100% recyclable material. Using these materials, Public and state representatives Marty Dan Ryan, a Charlestown resident Works Department crews will fill potholes on different street types, ranging Walsh of Dorchester, Nick Collins who has worked in Capuano’s office from major truck routes to quiet residential roads. Over the next six months, 7"7tÊ7 >ÌÊ
Ê,>Ìit of South Boston, Russell Holmes for 14 years, told the Reporter. “I am the repairs will be monitored to determine their longevity. To date, nearly of Mattapan, Carlo Basile of East simply keeping my options open so I 1,000 potholes have been reported and filled since the campaign’s launch March 13. Photo courtesy City of Boston Boston, and Ed Coppinger of West can be ready to answer the call should Roxbury. a realistic opportunity to represent Widely considered the frontrunner my neighborhood, this city, and the in the Senate race, Markey has commonwealth present itself.” Scam-artists posed as utility-men to rob home his own list of supporters in the The potential opening Ryan referred Boston Police are warning neighbors to use caution after two men posing as Boston delegation on Beacon Hill. to in his statement is the District 1 water utility workers allegedly robbed a home on Huron Circle last Thursday They include state Sen. Anthony City Council seat, which covers East evening. An elderly homeowner was targeted in the incident, which began Petruccelli (D-East Boston) and Boston, Charlestown and the North around 6:30 p.m. when a white male posing as a Water and Sewer employee state Rep. Linda Dorcena Forry End, and is now held by Sal LaMat- rang the doorbell. Police say that while the victim complied with directions of Dorchester. tina. He launched a campaign for to run his tap water in the kitchen, the suspect let another man in the house. Kerry endorsed Markey in Decem- Suffolk County Register of Probate That second suspect is alleged to have rummaged through the man’s bedroom ber before he joined the State Depart- last year, but lost the Democratic pri- belongings, making off with roughly $1,000 and jewelry. The suspects then made ment. Massachusetts House Speaker mary to fellow East Boston resident their escape in a blue utility vehicle. Anyone with information is encouraged Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop), state Patricia Campatelli while keeping to call District C-11 detectives at 617-343-4335. Attorney General Martha Coakley, his Council seat. LaMattina, who Ìʓˆ} ÌÊLiÊVœ`ʜÕÌÈ`iÊqÊLÕÌʜÕÀÊÀ>ÌiÃÊ>ÀiÊ"/t and state Treasurer Steve Gross- had previously worked in the city’s man have also announced they’re Transportation Department, beat BC High students to lead “Good Friday Walk” /ÕÀ˜ÊÕ«ÊÌ iÊ i>Ìʜ˜ÊޜÕÀÊÃ>ۈ˜}ÃÊÜˆÌ ÊœÕÀÊ}Ài>ÌÊ£‡Þi>ÀÊViÀ̈wV>ÌiÊ For over 25 years BC High students, faculty, parents and friends have “walked backing Markey. This week, Markey Ryan by 156 votes in a June 2006 I À>Ìi°Ê ÕÌÊ œ˜½ÌÊ i>ÞtÊ
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The officers, members overhaul of a park in despite a pharmaceuti- the end of last year. of SEIU Local 615, are Members of SEIU 615 his rival’s neighborhood. cal company like Vertex In the speech, Menino seeking better wages and marched from Ashmont Some 10,000 mobile moving into the growing reiterated his opposi- Station last week in benefits and more paid devices in Boston Public “Innovation District” on tion to changing the support of local secu- Schools over the next two South Boston’s water- make-up of the mayor- sick days and vacation rity officers. At right, time in their second years in a bid to promote front. ally appointed School Dorchester’s Maxine “electronic learning.” “We need to focus Committee. District 3 contract campaign. The Grant, a guard at 100 current contract expires Mayor Thomas Me- more on transit-oriented City Councillor Frank Milk St., on the bullhorn. development, more on Baker has proposed a on June 30th. The local Photos courtesy Eliza nino, who has not yet is also seeking to grow Sparkes/SEIU Local 615 publicly said whether or workforce housing that switch to a committee its ranks. Currently 1000 not he will be running prioritizes middle mar- with three members who security officers working community.” for another term, laid ket 3-bedroom units are elected and four who in Boston and Cambridge City Councillor At- out those initiatives for young families and are appointed, arguing are members. Large Felix Arroyo said this week at the annual affordable lofts for young that it would bring more About a dozen or so he once was part of the meeting of the Boston artists and young profes- accountability to an security officers and union. “The bravest thing Municipal Research Bu- sionals,” Connolly said. unelected body. union employees gath- you did today was not reau before an audience Seated in the back The Boston Municipal ered in the snow outside stand out in the cold; of business leaders and of the room inside Research Bureau has Ashmont station before the bravest thing you potential contenders for the Seaport Hotel for registered its opposition the march. “I’m here did today was speak his seat Menino’s speech, Con- to the proposal. “You today representing all truth to power,” he said. “As I speak with you nolly said it was “hard advocate for many good security for better wages, “Tell those in power that today, I have never been to disagree” with what ideas,” Menino said at better sick days, vaca- you will be treated with more committed, more Menino sketched out in the beginning of his tion days, and personal respect and dignity; and confident about our city,” his address. “The real Students from the Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy greeted Mayor Thomas speech. “You rightfully time,” said Maxine Grant, not because they’re do- Menino told the gather- question is where was Menino before their performance to kick off the World Irish Dancing Cham- push back against bad a Dorchester resident ing it to you as a favor, ing of about 500 people at the housing policy to pionships at the Hynes Convention Center on Sunday. Boston is hosting the ones, like re-politicizing who has guarded 100 because you deserve it.” the Seaport Hotel. keep young families and competition— only the second time in the event’s 40-plus years that it has the Boston School Com- Milk Street in Boston’s SEIU Local 615 ratified Cape Verdean PM to visit Dot House Noting that the city young talent ten years taken place in the US. (Philadelphia was the first, in 2009). Some 7,000 danc- mittee. This proposal its first contract in 2009 has created 20,000 hous- ago,” he said. ers, along with family members, friends and spectators, are visiting for the would only put the spe- downtown for more than event. Photo by Isabel Leon/Mayor’s Office four years. “Now it takes with seven major security public of Cape Verde quadrilateral delegation ties and this will be a ing units in the last A top critic of the cial interests ahead of will visit the Dorchester of African leaders from historic opportunity to city’s school depart- over three years to get contractors. That con- ten years, along with the course of his term and panel,” which was the member of the Codman our kids’ interests.” House Multi-Service Sierra Leone, Senegal learn about the Prime ment, Connolly sat with paid sick days. Nobody tract secured increased thousands of dorm beds, announcing the head of a recommendation of a Academy Charter Public The mayor, who has Center on Sun., March and Malawi. Minister’s vision for the department’s chief should have to work and training and benefits, and Menino said “ground- new Women’s Workforce group of academics and School, will co-chair the served five terms, did 31, for a public com- “I am honored that Cape Verde.” financial officer and be sick.” annual salary increases work” is needed for the Council, Cathy Minehan, parents who advised the new panel, as will Boston not provide a hint of munity meeting with Prime Minister Neves The community Superintendent Carol “These officers are for union members. additional 30,000 in the former president of the mayor on overhauling University Dean of Edu- his elecgoral plans at Boston’s Cape Verdean will be holding a com- meeting will be held Johnson’s chief-of-staff, guarding multi-million The officers are sup- next 7 years. “We will Federal Reserve Bank the city’s complex and cation Hardin Coleman, the luncheon, instead community. munity meeting at the from 5:30-7p.m. at the along with other late dollar buildings,” said ported in their campaign work with experts inside of Boston, who will help unpopular school as- who also co-chaired the offering a variation of Prime Minister Neves’ Dorchester House,” Dorchester House Multi- arrivals to the luncheon. Eliza Sparkes, a com- by Greater Four Corners and outside of govern- young women negotiate signment process. Meg school assignment group. what he has said at visit to the United States said Walter J. Ramos, Service Center located at Other attendees viewed munications specialist at Action Coalition, and ment to prepare our city for better pay. Campbell, a Dorchester Menino returned to recent fundraisers. “We will start on March President and CEO of the 1353 Dorchester Avenue, as possible mayoral con- SEIU 615. “Most live in Action! For Regional for the housing needs of The mayor also an- resident who serves his Hyde Park home pile progress on top of 27th with a meeting Dorchester House. “Our Dorchester, MA. The tenders were elsewhere Dorchester and Roxbury, Equity and Community all of our people, not just nounced the co-chairs on the School Commit- on Saturday, after a progress,” he said. “And Labor United. in Washington, D.C. health center serves one event is free and open to some of our people.” in the room, including that job is never done.” and a better contract for Prime Minister Jose of a “quality advisory tee and is a founding three-month stay at them can trickle into the – PAIGE BUCKLEY at the White House of the nation’s largest the public. The speech came days state Rep. Marty Walsh Maria Neves of the Re- where he will join a Cape Verdean communi- after City Councillor (D-Dorchester) and Councillors Rob Con- LEGAL NOTICES At-Large John Connolly held a rally at the Omni salvo and Tito Jackson. 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Page 6 THE Reporter March 28, 2013 March 28, 2013 The Reporter Page 7 Mattapan United issues ‘Call for Champions’ Mattapan United be a call for champions. you, can become a Mat- organizations, and local Committee is comprised Our final action areas will host its monthly “If you have not been tapan United champion,” and State officials to col- of residents, community are: 1) Health 2) Busi- Community Assembly a part of our process but said organizer Karleen laborate on development organizations and lo- ness Development, 3) meeting on Thurs., April would like to learn about Porcena. and implementation of cal business leaders. Jobs, 4) Community Fab- 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Mattapan united and see Mattapan United a Community Contract The group’s community ric 5) Open and Green ABCD Mattapan Fam- if your work aligns with brings together residents that aims to build a survey reached nearly spaces, 6) Housing, 7) ily Service Center, 535 our specific strategies, alongside educational stronger, safer, healthier 700 people and its assess- Public Safety. River St. in Mattapan. we would love to have and civic leaders, busi- and more vibrant Mat- ment process concluded The April meeting will you attend and learn how ness owners, nonprofit tapan. The Steering with a visioning meeting. Dot’s Janelle Woods-McNish crowned Mrs. Mass (Continued from page 1) are at different places in you get married.” Woods- Woods-McNish’s first Miss America and Miss their lives than women McNish also said Mrs. appearance as Mrs. USA and said she has a who are not married. Massachusetts was her Massachusetts was the “deep level of respect” “You have different first pageant as a wife American Red Cross’ an- for those organizations, strengths,” she said. “It and mother and that nual Youth Talent Show but she felt having a allows you to see yourself it was “a little nerve- on March 23. Proceeds separate pageant for at your best. Your life wracking” to get back on from the talent show married women was doesn’t end when you stage and into the flow of benefited measles vac- important because they become a mother, when pageants. cinations abroad. “My doctors and nurses were there for me.”

Nancy and Avada Mrs. Massachusetts Janelle Woods-McNish, left, poses with last year’s winner, Barrie Ann Lynch. During her reign, on preventing the high Woods-McNish said school dropout rate and she will do community helps students along the service around the state, path to college. getting involved in “any- The next stop for thing and everything.” Janelle Woods-McNish is Her emphasis, however, the nationally televised is on education. She Mrs. America Pageant, will be working with an which will be held in organization that works August. “I’m excited about the LEGAL NOTICE journey to get there,” Woods-McNish said. “It’s COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS going to challenge me THE TRIAL COURT and I’m looking forward PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Suffolk Probate & Family Court to that challenge. I’m 24 New Chardon St., PO Box 9667 looking forward to every Boston 02114 (617) 788-8300 moment of the experi- CITATION ON PETITION FOR ence.” FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. SU13P0588EA IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT SIMS a/k/a: ROBERT L. SIMS DATE OF DEATH: 06/04/2004 To all interested persons: A petition has been filed by: Rebecca “When I had difficulty breastfeeding my baby, the nurses and midwives at Boston Sims of Dorchester, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree Medical Center encouraged me to keep trying. They helped me find a comfortable and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Rebecca Sims of position that worked for both me and my daughter. Thanks to their knowledge and Dorchester, MA be appointed as Personal Representative of said estate to serve experience, I was able to give my baby the nutritional head start that she deserved.” Without Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your Planning to have a baby? attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 Call your neighborhood health center or visit bmc.org/baby today. a.m. on 04/25/2013. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appear- ance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- Dot Park Easter ten appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty Egg Hunts is (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. Saturday The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal The Dorchester Park Representative under the Massachu- Association will host its setts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and annual hunt in Dorches- accounts are not required to be filed with ter Park on Sat., March the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from 30. The event is open CODMAN SQUARE DORCHESTER HOUSE UPHAM’S CORNER the Personal Representative and can to children ages 12 and petition the Court in any matter relating HEALTH CENTER MULTI-SERVICE CENTER HEALTH CENTER to the estate, including distribution of under and will be held 637 Washington Street 1353 Dorchester Avenue 500 Columbia Road assets and expenses of administration. rain or shine. It starts 617-822-8271 617-288-3230 617-287-8000 Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- STRONG First Justice of this Court. promptly at 10 a.m. near codman.org dorchesterhouse.org uphamscornerhealthctr.com Date: March 22, 2013 Patricia M. Campatelli the tennis courts in the Register of Probate center of the park. Page 8 THE Reporter March 28, 2013 March 28, 2013 The Reporter Page 9 Coming Up at the Boston Public Library Reporter’s News about people in & Adams Street Arts & Entertainment 690 Adams Street • 617- 436-6900 People around our Neighborhoods Codman Square 690 Washington Street • 617-436-8214 Arts Academy students lament Fields Corner Dorchester Teen Wants to Use Music in Humanitarian Efforts 1520 Dorchester Avenue • 617-436-2155 His face lights up as Boston locations. Khamari. “It teaches sing, which is the thing I and through authen- social justice advocate Lower Mills he sings a few bars of Khamari lives in you so many life skills. want to do for my entire tication. But I’ve also Hubie Jones and under conditions, seek redress from city 27 Richmond Street • 617-298-7841 Michael Jackson’s We Dorchester and com- Leadership and commu- life. So I’m extremely learned that there are so the artistic direction of By Chris Harding Uphams Corner Are the World, a song mutes daily to Swamp- nity – those are things grateful for that. And many different kinds of Anthony Trecek-King, Special to the Reporter 500 Columbia Road • 617-265-0139 that inspires him with scott High School, where that are emphasized I’m extremely grateful music, and those can all harnesses the power Earlier this week stu- its message of hope and he is a sophomore. Given really strongly here.” that I get to go with such be portrayed in different and joy of music to unite Grove Hall makes him believe in the his hectic schedule, get- BCC also “relieves a group of good people.” ways.” Boston’s diverse com- dents attending Boston 41 Geneva Avenue • 617-427-3337 Arts Academy (BAA) ting to the twice-weekly boundaries” through Among those good More importantly, munities and inspire from Dorchester and Mattapan Branch BCC rehearsals in Bos- opportunities for inter- people who will be tour- Khamari credits the social change. BCC from across the rest of the 1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan • 617-298-9218 ton’s South End – not national cultural ex- ing with the chorus is Boston Children’s Cho- singers transcend social city, with support from to mention the frequent change, including host- Anthony Trecek-King, rus with making him the barriers in a celebration ADAMS STREET BRANCH their parents, seized “a extra rehearsals, per- ing children’s choruses the Artistic Director of person he is today. of shared humanity and Thursday, March 28, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. learning and leadership formances, and retreats from other countries and BCC. Khamari considers “I know how to deal love of music. Through Friday, March 29, 9:30 a.m. – Winter Playgroup. opportunity” when they – requires tremendous organizing trips abroad “Mr. TK” a mentor and with relationships better. intensive choral training Monday, April 1, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; personally pleaded with commitment. for its own singers. Over a friend. I take what I’ve learned and high-profile public 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; 6:30 city officials to correct the “This is where I go to the last decade, BCC’s “He’s just always one here and bring it home. performance experience p.m. – Next Step Living. Tuesday, April 2, 10:30 long-standing deplorable get away from all of the most advanced choruses of those people you can At school, just fitting in, (locally, throughout the a.m. – Reading Readiness – Spring Sesion; 3:30 conditions at their high madness outside in the have toured Mexico, count on,” he explains. being comfortable with U.S., and around the p.m. – Homework Help. Wednesday, April 3, 3:30 school. world,” says Khamari. Japan, Jordan, and the “There was a period of myself, the social ups world), they learn dis- p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool This past Monday, Boston Arts Academy in the Fenway. “We have such crazy United Kingdom. time when I wasn’t really and downs – I’ve learned cipline, develop leader- Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Over and Under: The BAA Family Council and lives, all of us, outside “England was one of confident in my voice, how to handle all of that ship skills, and proudly Magic of Paper Weaving. Thursday, April 4, 3:30 Khamari Barnes students delivered a peti- performing arts high performing and visual they reluctantly agreed of BCC, and then to the greatest experiences and I hadn’t really found because of BCC. I don’t represent the city of p.m. – Homework Help. Friday, April 5, 9:30 tion with more than 800 school that was fea- arts. Unbelievable as it last year to keep BAA on power of music. His voice come here, with the I’ve ever had in my entire my niche in music and think I would be as Boston as ambassadors a.m. – Winter Playgroup. signatures (and growing tured in the 1980 movie sounds, the school has no Ipswich Street, relying belongs on the top-20 pop same mission and the life,” gushes Khamari, performance yet. And strong of a personality, of harmony. For more CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH online daily), requesting “Fame.” The roster of auditorium. on assurances that the chart, yet he is only 15 same mindset – it kind referring to the 2010 trip. Mr. TK was just kind of and as strong of a person, information or to make a Thursday, March 28, 3:30 p.m. – Homework that Mayor Menino, New York’s LaGuardia According to a BAA Boston Public Schools years old. of makes everything “That was my first time the backbone. And he if I hadn’t joined BCC. tax-deductible contribu- Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. Superintendent Carol alumni includes enter- Family Council press would advocate for the Khamari Barnes easier.” out of the country. It was was always there. He There’s just no way.” tion, visit http://www. Friday, March 29, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Johnson and Chief of tainment superstars like release, in 1998 the BAA BAA to receive Mas- aspires to be on stage BCC’s mission has so exciting. It spread basically inspired me to The Boston Children’s bostonchildrenschorus. Time. Monday, April 1, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Properties Mike Galvin Jennifer Aniston, Robert was assigned a converted sachusetts School Build- someday, to use music been consistent over BCC’s message, which I learn more, but to have Chorus, founded by org. Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. honor their previous deNiro, Laurence Fish- post office building at 174 ing Authority (MSBA) for “humanitarian ef- its ten year history: to think is perfect.” confidence in what I Tuesday, April 2, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. commitment to provide burne, Nicki Minaj, Al Ipswich St. near Fenway renovation funding. forts” in order to “heal harness the power and In celebration of BCC’s already had.” Wednesday, April 3, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. BAA with the safe Pacino, Wesley Snipes, Park as a temporary However, in Decem- the world,” as he puts joy of music to unite tenth anniversary, the For all the singers, Thursday, April 4, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; and appropriate facility and Ben Vereen. The home. Only minimal ber, the MSBA rejected it. For now, however, Boston’s diverse com- organization is sponsor- learning more includes 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. Friday, required of a visual and BAA alumni roster—not improvements were the BPS’s Statement this humble and soft- munities and inspire ing a two-week tour to preparing advanced and April 5, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Story Time. performing arts high so much. made to the building as of Interest, noting that spoken teen is happy social change. Every Vietnam and Cambodia varied repertoire for their FIELDS CORNER BRANCH school. The group also To explain the differ- it was not considered a “BAA’s renovation is not to be singing with the week, children of all over the summer. The many performances. Thursday, March 28, 11 a.m. – Laptop Workshop; presented the same peti- ence, Boston parents permanent option. perceived to be a priority world-renowned Boston ages, races, ethnicities, goal of this global initia- Musical training is a 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Friday, March 29, tion at last Wednesday’s contend that the BAA Since then, the BAA for Boston.” Children’s Chorus. and socioeconomic back- tive is to promote cul- fundamental component 11 a.m. – Play to Learn Playgroup and Story time. Boston School Commit- space constraints and community has spent Most classrooms in the Khamari, who joined grounds come together to tural understanding by of BCC’s program, and Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m. – Tea at 221B: The tee meeting. physical facilities are significant time and former post office build- BCC when he was only make music, developing bringing together youth Khamari credits BCC Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes. Monday, April 1, The BAA is seen by far below those at an money assessing more ing have no windows ten years old, sings close friendships and from the United States with making him the 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Tuesday, April 2, 3:30 some as the Hub’s an- ordinary school, much than 45 preferable sites or natural light. And with the Young Men’s growing as human be- and Southeast Asia, musician he is today. p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool swer to the Big Apple’s less one dedicated to the in the city. Nevertheless, more than 90 percent of Ensemble – one of the ings in the process. giving them a chance “I’ve learned every- the BAA core academic Homework Help. Wednesday, April 3, 10:30 a.m. 12 choruses BCC offers “I feel a great part to form international thing that I know from classrooms and arts – Preschool Films and Fun; 3:30 p.m. – Homework to over 500 children, of BCC’s mission is to friendships and learn BCC,” he admits. “I’ve areas do not meet the Help. Thursday, April 4, 11 a.m. – Laptop Work- ages seven to 18, in five relieve boundaries,” says from each other, both learned how to read MSBA’s minimum space shop; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Friday, April musically and socially. music. I’ve learned how requirements. In addi- 5, 11 a.m. – Playgroup and Story Time. Khamari cannot wait to write music. I’ve Your Neighborhood Live entertainment Nurys Camargo, the founder of CHICA, Inc., a tion, the school’s science GROVE HALL BRANCH Bubbles’s Birthdays to go on the trip. “I’ve learned different staves, Boston-based nonprofit organization for Latinas Restaurant Wed - Sat labs don’t meet minimum Thursday, March 28, 3:30 p.m. – Homework already started talk- different scales. I’ve aged 14-18, will be honored by the American Red safety requirements. Help; 6 p.m. – New England Conservatory Classics And Special Occasions ing about it to all my learned how to compose, Cross of Eastern Massachusetts this month with its Visual Arts students Guitar Performance. Friday, March 29, 10:30 By Barbara McDonough friends. They’re just how to decipher music, Distinguished Hero award. Camargo is a Dorchester Wood Fire Grill are using a converted a.m. – Preschool Films. Saturday, March 30, 12 Today is Holy Thursday. P.T. Barnum and James getting sick of hearing how to read it and put woman who serves as Senior Policy Advisor at the kiln room as a classroom p.m. – Grove Hall Reading Series; 2 p.m. – Knitting Bailey merged their circuses and formed “The Great- it, but I’m extremely your own emotion into it Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch that seats no more than 8 Group. Monday, April 1, 3:30 p.m. – Homework est Show on Earth” on Mar. 28. 1881. The nuclear excited. They’re jealous. and how to communicate Security. Among her responsibilities are running Gov. Deval Patrick’s Safe and Successful youth 50% Off students, creating a situ- Help. Tuesday, April 2, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. accident at Three Mile Island happened on Mar. 28, They’re in awe of the that to an audience ation where students are Wednesday, April 3, 10:30 a.m. – Dancing on the 1979. Singer Pearl Bailey would have been 95 on initiative and managing the Witness Protection fact that I’m going – to through expressiveness Board for the state. Buy one get one taking turns being able Balcony; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – Teen Mar. 29. This Friday is Good Friday, a day of fast 50% off to sit. Other classes are Council. Thursday, April 4, 3:30 p.m. – Homework and abstinence. Mutt and Jeff appeared for the first Buy 1 Entree and receive the 2nd conducted in storage and Help; 6 p.m. – ReadBoston Bookmobile Storyteller. time on Mar. 29,1908. The Eiffel Tower opened to entrée of equal value for 50% off. office spaces. Sometimes Saturday, April 6, 2 p.m. – Knitting Group. the public on Mar. 30, 1884. The US bought Alaska Not to be combines with any other offers, gratuity not included. 780 Morrissey Blvd. Dorchester, MA classes take place in LOWER MILLS BRANCH for $7.2 million, on Mar. 30, 1867 (Seward’s Folly).

Valid Mon–Thur Exp. 3/30/13 freeporttavern.com 617.282.7700 hallways and closets. Thursday, March 28, 3:30 p.m. – Homework “Jeopardy” made its TV debut with Art Fleming as The lack of an auditori- Help. Friday, March 29, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool host on Mar. 30, 1964. (Alex Trebek took over as host

um or other performance Films; 1 p.m. – Bogart Series: We’re No Angels. on Mar. 30, 1984.) Hyman Lipman patented the first space significantly limits Monday, April 1, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; pencil with an eraser top on Mar. 30, 1858. the faculty’s ability to 5:30 p.m. – Feature Film. Tuesday, April 2, 10:30 Easter is celebrated this Sunday, Mar. 31. The prepare graduates for a.m. – Preschool Story Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework musical “Oklahoma” premiered on the Broadway collegiate and profes- Help. Wednesday, April 3, 10:30 a.m. – Baby and stage on Mar. 31, 1943. The US Air Force Academy Byrne & sional careers in the Toddler Circle Time; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. was established in Colorado Springs, CO, on Apr. 1, performing arts. Thursday, April 4, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 1954. Pope John Paul II died in Rome at 9:37 p.m. One parent mentioned 6:30 p.m. – Romance & Mystery Book club. Friday, (Rome time) on Apr. 2, 2005. The Massachusetts that BAA students had April 5, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Films; 1 p.m. – Cary Legislature passed legislation, enabling Boston to to rent space at Emerson Grant Film Series: The Philadelphia Story. levy a tax for a public library on Apr. 3, 1848. Marlon Drechsler, L.L.P. Brando was born in Omaha on Apr. 3, 1924. College to do their an- MATTAPAN BRANCH nual musical, but could Thursday, March 28, 3 p.m. – Gardening Celebrities having birthdays are: Lady Gaga, 27 only afford to do so for Workshop; 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – on Mar. 28; Lucy “Xena” Lawless, 45 on Mar. 29; Warren Beatty, 75 on Mar. 30; Celine Dion, 45 on Attorneys at Law two nights. Even though BTU Afterschool Homework Help; 6 p.m. – Laptop Mar. 30; Herb Alpert and Richard Chamberlain, Classes. Friday, March 29, 10:30 a.m. – Toddler the city sometimes both 78 on Mar. 31; Debbie Reynolds, 81 on Apr. 1; Eastern Harbor Office Park Films. Saturday, March 30, 3 p.m. – Drop-in Craft. 50 Redfield Street, Neponset Circle makes places like the Eddie Murphy, 52 on Apr. 3; Wayne Newton, 71, on Strand Theatre in Up- Monday, April 1, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Apr. 3; and Tony Orlando, 69 on Apr. 3. Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 hams Corner available Tuesday, April 2, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help; 4 Those celebrating their birthdays are Jennifer at little or no cost, BAA p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help; 5:30 p.m. Coleman, Jason Lisowski, Michael O’Sullivan, twins faculty feel that high – Family Movie Night. Wednesday, April 3, 3:30 Sally Hayward and Susan Robinson, Mary Brugman, school students need to p.m. – Homework Help. Thursday, April 4, 3:30 Ciara Hartnett, Karen (Ashe) Doherty, Fred Fortey, REPRESENTING SERIOUSLY INJURED INDIVIDUALS be able to rehearse in the p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Joe Juliano, Rafal Bartkiewicz, John Finn, twins same space in which they Homework Help. Friday, April 5, 11 a.m. – Council- Dan and Sean McManus, Michael Gallagher, and auto/motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, will perform. lor Charles Yancey Constituent Services. Saturday, Eileen Collins. Parents are encourag- April 6, 9 a.m. – AARP Tax Aide. Also observing their birthdays are Christine Brug- workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, defective products, ing all concerned parents UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH man, Kathy Guinee, Karen Crowley, Conor Sullivan, and arts appreciators to Thursday, March 28, 3:30 p.m. – Homework Tom McCauley, Jim Kean Jr., Donna (Neimann) medical malpractice, head and burn injuries, sign their on-line peti- Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Homework Help. Gagne, Vera O’Mara, Michael Bottary, Elizabeth , 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Dorchester sixth-graders Joe Connolly and Logan Carver, both 12, pose for a photo with Boston Celt- tion (signon.org/sign/ Monday, April 1 Lee, Paul Neimann, John Ferolito, Susan Coleman, ics captain Paul Pierce, UMass Boston Chancellor J. Keith Motley, and sports columnist and television liquor liability and premises liability guarantee-renovations). Tuesday, April 2, 10:30 a.m. – Reading Readiness; Paula Hartman, John Churchill Wheatley, and twins personality Bob Ryan. Pierce and Ryan came to UMass Boston on Thurs., March 14, to speak to students They hope to shame city 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Wednesday, April 3, John and Tom Clegg. Best wishes are sent to former about leadership in sports and Pierce’s “Truth on Health” campaign, which encourages young people Telephone (617) 265-3900 • Telefax (617) 265-3627 officials into changeing 3:30 p.m. – Homework Help. Thursday, April 4, 3:30 City Councilor Maureen Feeney and JoAnn (Parodi) to lead healthier lifestyles. Connolly and Carver attended the event through the Leahy-Holloran Com- their stepchild status p.m. – Homework Help; 4 p.m. – BTU Afterschool Leary on their special birthdays. munity Center. Photo by Kahrim Wade into a Cinderella story. Homework Help; 4 p.m. Gardening Workshop. Page 10 THE Reporter March 28, 2013 March 28, 2013 The Reporter Page 11 Editorial Off the Bench Commentary No foolin’: Lots of “What Now? questions School quality, not school assignment, is the real issue By Kelly Bates plan, but we can do even better than what the school mittee where the home-based assignment plan was Street sweeping as Francis I takes St. Peter’s seat Special to the Reporter committee adopted. We need a much bolder approach passed, I insisted that our report include a number Boston families eagerly awaited a new plan to that will result in a system with consistent high of recommendations aimed at going the next step. By James W. Dolan rights, equality, and freedom? Is that not asking others to do as I say, not as I do? The governance assign our children more equitably to seats in the quality, and one that gives teachers and schools the Most important is what should be at the top – to starts next week Special to the Reporter resources and tools to meet their students’ needs. increase academic proficiency across all schools, all Pope Francis has his work cut out for him. In of the Church should reflect as well as project public schools. The three-zone system had too many Improving MCAS scores is one approach, but not grade levels, and all students. Our superintendent The city of Boston this week announced that a secular world, how does he reconcile Christian those values that it calls upon other governments shortcomings, including no assurance that a child the only measure of success. Throwing in a few of schools, Carol Johnson, agreed and immediately street sweeping— and the related no-parking orthodoxy – more particularly Catholicism – with to practice. would be assigned to a high quality school in his or charter schools surely isn’t enough to change an appointed a quality school advisors team consisting regulations that go with the cleaning— will go democracy, capitalism, gay rights, women’s rights, Women deserve a far greater role in the governance her neighborhood. The new home-based assignment entire system. of community members and experts to advise the back into effect beginning this Sunday, April 1. abortion, and a culture that sometimes seems of the modern Church. By what authority does one plan adopted by the Boston School Committee and Bottom line, we cannot afford a public education school district on ways to accelerate student achieve- Importantly, the city has changed the schedule obsessed with sex and violence? argue that Christ only wanted men to be priests, recommended by the External Advisory Committee system of the haves and have nots. Children’s entire ment. Everyone inside and outside government now of sweeping days to align with trash collection for In an effort to preserve and protect what it views and unmarried men at that? To deny women that on School Choice is equally problematic when it future can hinge on the education they receive or needs to embrace the goal of high quality schools some portions of Jamaica Plain and most of the as fundamental, the Church is inclined to resist opportunity, in my view, is a distortion based on comes to the core issue of school quality. are denied. All the data prove it. It’s the difference for everyone and for every neighborhood. Student Dorchester and Mission Hill neighborhoods. Take rather than adapt. Often what has developed as an outdated institutional preference rather on the Because of the new plan’s inadequacy, I was one of between a great job and a good one; a path to college assignment is just that – an assignment process. a look at the signage on your street now to see if custom and practice is elevated to the level of moral gospels. two from among the 27 advisory committee members or a path to prison; access to social opportunities School quality is really the ultimate issue, and we there has been a change. imperative. Doctrinal change is obviously more difficult as to vote against it. I am a proud Boston Public School or access to trouble, like drugs, teen pregnancy, or can’t claim victory in Boston until that is fulfilled. “These schedule changes will allow us to clean In so doing the institutional life of the Church evidenced by the Church’s reluctance to accept parent, and the other vote came from a proud Boston violence. Kelly Bates is an attorney and the Executive streets in a way that improves our operations and becomes confused with its spiritual role. The human artificial birth control. That should be easy, given public school teacher. At the final meeting of the External Advisory Com- Director of the Access Strategies Fund. maximizes the benefits of sweeping,” Mayor Menino flaws so evident in the management of the Ch urch the wholesale rejection of that teaching by Catholics. I accept that there is no perfect student assignment said in a statement. “I look forward to seeing our are ignored and denied because to do otherwise would To equate the prevention of conception with abortion neighborhoods shine once again this spring.” cause scandal, thereby undermining its spiritual – the taking of what is, or would become, a human This year, City Hall is encouraging residents and moral authority. life – is folly. They are not the same. Home-based model set Boston schools on positive path to sign up for its No-Tow automated alert system This blending of the institutional and spiritual Love is the essence of Church teaching. It en- that e-mails users a reminder to move their cars life of the Church does a disservice to both. The compasses all other virtues. It does not necessarily By Helen Dajer School Committee is a quality-centric model that children are traveling to attend school, making walk the night before their street is swept so that they Church views itself as in but not of the world; the mean approval but it does require understanding Special to the Reporter includes walk zone access. It lets families choose a zone priority redundant. Because the starting point won’t be towed or ticketed — with a $40 fine. Go to part that’s in is its governance; the part that is not and compassion. The Church may never perform The School Committee’s March 13 vote to approve school close to home while at the same time linking for the model is each child’s address, there is no cityofboston.gov/publicworks/sweeping to register is its doctrinal purity. gay marriages but it should love gays and respect the home-based model for school choice and assign- their list of schools to quality and capacity. need to set aside seats in a school for children who and to get a full schedule for your street. While showing inordinate sympathy for the flawed their desire to marry. To do otherwise would be ment sets Boston on a path toward further improving The EAC spent a significant amount of time live nearby, because under this model all children – Bill Forry human beings that make up the institution itself, the uncharitable. our schools and strengthening our neighborhoods. discussing the walk zone concept. We looked at will live in the walk zone or dramatically closer to Church fails to demonstrate the same compassion In strengthening the management and operation This model, which was recommended by the External volumes of data on school distances and access to school. I agree with the superintendent’s recom- and sympathy for the faithful who question doctrine of the institutional Church, Pope Francis will not Advisory Committee on School Choice (EAC), brings quality schools and listened to input on walk zones mendation to eliminate the walk-zone priority under Reporter sponsoring and its application in a diverse society. carry the heavy burden of infallibility, which provides Boston’s students 40 percent closer to home and from community members. As a parent who lives the home-based model with the recommendation One can understand the Church’s reluctance to that in matters of faith and morals the pope, guided provides students and their families more equitable around the corner from a school, I struggled greatly to review every aspect of the model a year after Dorchester Day Parade modify or overturn what are considered fundamental by the Holy Spirit, cannot be mistaken. It implies a access to quality schools. with this issue. implementation. doctrines, but why the resistance to reforming miraculous inspiration to prevent error. The home-based model the EAC recommended I originally voted in favor of leaving the walk As a parent with three children who have been in Committee Essay Contest the institutional Church in the face of a history of Such authority, even when limited to matters goes far to address the challenges of the three-zone zone priority as is. I felt that changing too much the Boston Public Schools since our first K-1 class mismanagement and corruption? spiritual, runs counter to our understanding of system. It starts by giving families the option of about the student assignment system at once would in 2000, I am excited about the new opportunities The Dorchester Reporter is pleased to be the spon- The Church is a blend of the human and divine. human nature. Experience suggests that good, every school within a mile of their address (the be difficult. However, following the EAC’s vote, I the new model offers to our families, schools, and sor of this year’s Dorchester Day Parade Committee It is a mistake to confuse the two. The institutional well-intentioned, wise, even holy men can and do walk zone). If needed, the model expands the studied additional analyses presented at a public neighborhoods. I am eagerly looking forward to Essay Contest, which is open to all Dorchester Church is human. It makes all the mistakes one err. Infallibility, a relatively recent doctrine in the number of choices to ensure families have several hearing by professors from Massachusetts Institute 2014 – the first year when the new assignment children in the 6th through 8th grades or to any 6th would expect of a medieval monarchy. It can, and life of the Church, must then either be hubris or high-quality schools from which to choose. It also of Technology and Boston College on the walk zone system is put into place – and to continuing the through 8th grade student who attends a Dorchester should, be reformed by becoming more democratic, divine inspiration. To believe that God underwrites balances supply and demand, and so may add a priority and listened to strong community feedback ongoing conversation on improving school quality. school. Two prizes will be awarded to the winning transparent, and accountable. To do so would not all such pronouncements is a difficult reach even for school to ensure there is adequate capacity. Every on the issue. This information prompted me to agree Helen Dájer is Co-Chair of the External Advisory essays chosen by a panel of local judges. The first undermine its spiritual role; on the contrary, it one who accepts them. family will have at least six choices. Some families that walk zone priority should be eliminated. Committee on School Choice. place winner will receive a $300 gift card, while the would strengthen it. James W. Dolan is a retired Dorchester District will have more choices if they live close to many The home-based model significantly increases runner-up will receive a $200 card. How can a feudal hierarchy credibly preach human Court judge who now practices law. schools. The home-based model approved by the predictability for families and decreases the distance All students who enter the contest will receive an award certificate. The entry and essay must be postmarked by May 20, 2013, to be considered for a prize. Letter to the Editor The rules are as follows: Get a Great Rate AND 1.) The student must be a Dorchester resident or attend a Dorchester school. Active transportation investment 2.) In honor of the 50th continuous year of the Dorchester Day Parade, the essay must be written about an invention that was created within the last is a prescription for good health $500 Towards Closing Costs! 50 years so you can pick anything created between By Wendy Landman Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 1963-2013. Describe the invention, the reason why it and Pete Stidman Every new trip made by public transit, foot, or bike is important, and why you chose this particular one. Special to the Reporter means fewer greenhouse gas emissions, better air 3.) The essay must be between 500-600 words. Commonwealth conversations about transpor- quality, and better health outcomes for people with 4.) Only one essay per student. tation often cover economic development, the asthma. Fewer cars on the road means fewer injuries 5.) The essay should be typed and double spaced. environment, and quality of life. But how we choose and deaths from crashes and increased safety for 6.) Sorry, no e-mailed submissions will be accepted. to invest in transportation can also have dramatic all road users, including motorists. They must be put in the mailed. effects on our public health. But let’s be honest. Most people don’t use public The two prizes will be awarded at the Dorchester While countless Bay Staters may have long transit, walk to work, or pump up those bike tires Day Chief Marshal’s Dinner held at Florian Hall in forgotten their New Year’s resolution to break out because they are trying to get in shape. They do it Dorchester on May 31. The winners will be required that treadmill in the basement, they still have to because it strikes the right balance of convenience, to attend the dinner and will be asked to read their get to work and school. 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Now there Police District C-11 News most well known on-air are so many other ways Non-emergency line for seniors: 617-343-5649. personalities — have that people can listen,” Police District B-3 News been reunited on Mor- Pebbles said. “Not only For info, call B-3’s Community Service Office at rissey Boulevard after that, but there’s just 617-343-4717. 12 long years apart, more interaction, like City at Your Service event teaming up to host a through Facebook. When in Mattapan radio morning show on we leave here, when we leave the show, those Mattapan residents are invited to join the Mayor’s HOT 96.9 FM. interactions continue Office of Human Services and learn about all that The two originally throughout the day.” is available to you through the Mayor’s Office of paired up on JAMN Baltazar added, “Be- Human Services’ departments at “The City at 94.5 for the Baltazar & fore, people just called Your Service!” on Wed., April 10 from 6:30-8 p.m. Pebbles Morning Show the radio station. Now at the BCYF Mildred Avenue Community Center, from 1995 to 2001. After they reach out on Face- 5 Mildred Avenue in Mattapan. Baltazar left the station book or Twitter, so these The evening will include a brief speaking program and went on to work bonds are happening a followed by one-on-one opportunities with individual for CBS Radio’s NOW lot quicker.” human services departments. These departments 100.5 in Sacramento, The duo also said the include: Boston Centers for Youth & Families Pebbles remained at first week they were back (BCYF), Boston Youth Fund (youth employment), JAMN and was paired together was “amazing” Office of Civil Rights, Commission for Persons with with Ramiro Torres, from all of the reactions Disabilities, Commission on Affairs of the Elderly- forming the Ramiro & from excited listeners. Mayor’s Youth Council/ Youth Line, Department Pebbles Morning Show. “I sort of know how of Veterans’ Services and Women’s Commission. The two co-hosted the Elvis would feel if he ever Refreshments will be served and there will be morning show together came back,” Baltazar activities for children. For additional information, until 2012, when Pebbles The Dorchester Pee Wee C team won the Greater Boston League’s Pee Wee-West Championship on said. “Or Tupac.” please call 617-635-3404. If you require assistance was released from her Sunday evening. The co-ed team defeated first-place division leaders Dedham, 8-1, to win the trophy. So what can listeners, or special accommodations call 617-635-3682. Clear Channel contract The team includes players Kyle Ollman, Robert Butts, Jack Dillon, Ryan Hosea, Mark Garside, Nolan and was hired by 96.9 old and new, expect Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets Mahoney, John Hayes, Hayley Parrish, Declan Prendergast, Christian Hayes, Jack Long, Andrew McK- FM. The station transi- Susan ‘Pebbles’ Semedo and Baltazar Ibanez honcho the morning show on the new HOT 96.9 FM radio from the new Baltazar & seeks volunteers enna, Adam Higgins, Jack Bruntrager, Ryan Hocker and goalie Steven Leydon. The team is coached by station, which broadcasts from the Greater Boston Media building on Morrissey Blvd. Pebbles Morning Show? Matt Higgins, Scott Parrish and Chris Garside. Photo courtesy Kelly Paulo-Butts tioned from a talk format Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets, a local non- to pop/R&B earlier this Photo by Tayla Holman Essentially, a lot of profit organization, is recruiting volunteers for its Cummins Valley Assn. [email protected] or 617-710-3793. year. back Baltazar,’ because been trying to get into marks its one-month really special [to have the same – like the Standing Committees and Board of Directors. Our Cummins Valley Assn, meeting at the Mattahunt Shortly after Pebbles we had a lot of fun to- Boston for the last 12 anniversary next week. been back together] for BaltBuster, the crank goal is to have a well-balanced mix of residents, Meetinghouse Hill Civic Assn. Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan, on The meetings are held at 7 p.m., at First Parish – whose real name is gether, and we had great years. The way it all hap- While the duo didn’t have a month. Everyday we call segment that started business owners, property owners and other Mondays 6:30 p.m., for those living on and near Church. For info, contact Megan Sonderegger. New Susan Semedo – was chemistry,” Pebbles said. pened, the conclusion, it anything particular in get new callers and to on JAMN – but with a few non-profit organizations. Join us in supporting the Cummins Highway. For info on dates, call 617-791- e-mail address is: [email protected]. hired, it was announced “People over the years wasn’t written the way mind to celebrate the oc- them, it’s the first day. new twists thrown in for business community and promoting our thriving good measure. 7359 or 617-202-1021. Melville Park Assn. that Baltazar Ibanez have asked me about we wanted to finish the casion, they did say that It’s trickling down little and dynamic commercial district. You are invited would be joining the Baltazar, so it was good. final chapter.” they’re trying to keep by little.” “We can’t really rein- to an informational Meet and Greet Tuesday March Eastman-Elder Assn. Meeting at Epiphany School, at 6 p.m. (earlier vent the wheel,” Baltazar The association meets the third Thurs. of each morning show as well. Since he’s come back, The Baltazar & things in perspective. The two also acknowl- 26th, 6:30 – 8p.m., Bowdoin Street Health Center starting time). Breaks in the neighborhood and said. “We had a good month, 7 p.m., at the Upham’s Corner Health Center, “He really was the first people are so excited that Pebbles Morning Show “We’re taking it one edged how radio has 230 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester. Light refreshments. an update on the Mather St. fire will be discussed. formula, and now we’ve 636 Columbia Rd, across from the fire station. choice, the ultimate … we’re back together.” on Hot 96.9 FM officially day at a time, it’s really a changed since the last Ashmont-Adams Assn. Clean-up of the MBTA Tunnel Cap (garden at It was like, ‘How can just gotta add a couple Shawmut Station), the first Sat. of the month, from “Everybody wanted to debuted on March 4. marathon, not a sprint,” time they were together. Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at Freeport-Adams Assn. we make the best show more spices.” The meetings will be held the second Wed. of the 10 a.m. to noon. The meetings are held at 6:30 p.m., make it happen. I wanted The Baltazar & Pebbles Baltazar said. “But it’s “Radio is different the Plasterers’ Hall, 7 Fredericka St., at 7 p.m. possible?’ And it was to make it happen so Morning Show “round 2,” month, 6:30 p.m., at the Fields Corner CDC office at the Epiphany School, 154 Centre St., Dor. obvious, ‘Let’s bring Ashmont Hill Assn. (the old Dist. 11 police station), 1 Acadia St. bad,” Baltazar said. “I’ve as Baltazar called it, Meetings are generally held the last Thursday Peabody Slope Assn. The Peabody Slope Neighborhood Assn’s meetings, of the month. For info, see ashmonthill.org or call Groom/Humphreys Neighborhood the first Mon. of the month, at Dorchester Academy, Message Line: 617-822-8178. Assn. The GHNA meets on the third Wed. of the month, 18 Croftland Ave., 7 p.m. For info: peabodyslope.org Cedar Grove Civic Assn. or 617-533-8123. The monthly meeting, usually the second Tues. of 7 p.m., in the Kroc Salvation Army Community the month, 7 p.m., in Fr. Lane Hall at St. Brendan’s Center, 650 Dudley St., Dor., 02125. For info, call Pope’s Hill Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood E-Mail Alert system; sign up at Church.. Info: [email protected] or 617- 857-891-1072 or [email protected]. [email protected] giving your name, ad- 825-1402. Hancock St. Civic Assn. dress, and e-mail address. PHNA meetings, usually Clam Point Civic Assn. The next meeting is Thurs., Apr. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pilgrim Church, 540 Columbia Rd, across the fourth Wed. of the month at the Leahy/Holloran The meetings are usually held on the second Community Center at 7 p.m. The next meeting will Monday of the month (unless it’s a holiday) at WORK, from the Strand Theatre. Info: hancockcivic@gmail. com (new e-mail address.) The following meeting is be Wed,. Apr. 24. Babysitting for members will now Inc. 25 Beach St., at the corner of Freeport St. (new be provided during the meetings, thanks to Adrienne meeting place), across from the IBEW; on street May 16, June 20, and July 18. Lower Mills Civic Assn. Kaszanek. parking available; at 6:30 p.m.- Info: clampoint.org. Port Norfolk Civic Assn. Codman Square Neighborhood The monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month in St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 7 p.m. Meetings the third Thurs. of the month at the Council Please bring bottles/ cans and any used sports Port Norfolk Yacht Club, 7 p.m. Info: 617-825-5225. The Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets equipment to the meeting for Officer Ruiz. See the St. Mark’s Area Civic Assn. the first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the web page: dorchesterlowermills.org. Meetings held the last Tues. of the month in the Great Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 lower hall of St. Mark’s Church, at 7 p.m. Nomina- Norfolk St. Info: call 617-265-4189. McCormack Civic Assn. Meetings the third Tues. of the month (Apr. 16) at tions for the 2013-2014 offices were taken at the Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Assn. 7 p.m., in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Hall. Firefly Mar. 26 meeting and will be voted on at the April Meetings the first Mon. of each month, 7 p.m., Bicycles has relocated to 117 Boston St. Please bring meeting. Info: stmarkscivic.com. at the Little House, 275 East Cottage St. For info: canned goods to the regular meetings for a local food columbiasavinhillcivic.org. bank. Clean-Up of the Polish Triangle, Apr. 27. Info: (Continued on page 16)

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Hubby and I send National Public • Help prevent fires — preventing disease and quired or recommended ages 2 to 4 should be learn more, visit safer- and then over to their Grandma “The flowers of the earth have risen; our sympathy to her children Linda, Health Week (NPHW) as well as serious health unplanned pregnancy for your job. placed in forward-facing outesinfo.org or nhtsa. and Grandpa McDonough’s home David, and his wife Diana, and Chris- has been recognized problems and chronic and is inclusive of gay, • Participate in work- child safety seats. gov. in Jamaica Plain. Grandma was a They are singing their Easter song. topher. We also send our sympathy and celebrated since diseases — by making lesbian, bisexual and place safety trainings • Organize a commu- • Stay up to date on very wise woman. She had the table to her brother, Joe Scarborough, and April 1995. This year, your home tobacco- and transgender students. and take advantage nity biking or walking recommended vaccina- all set by Thursday or Friday before Up the valleys and over the hillsides, his wife Barbara, and to her “sister” from April 1 to April 7, smoke-free. • Encourage schools of workplace wellness group. Consider plan- tions for yourself and the holiday. The serving dishes were Eileen Collins. communities around the • Gather your house- to get involved in the efforts, such as flu shot ning events that con- your loved ones. on the sideboard. The pots and pans They come as unnumbered throng.” Hubby and I, of course, attended country will focus on the hold for a night of emer- national HealthierUS clinics or exercise pro- nect with other healthy Just think: If we all were ready on the stove to welcome Mary’s Funeral Mass, along with 2013 NPHW theme of gency preparedness: School Challenge, a grams. opportunities, such as implemented these very the vegetables. “Nature’s Easter Music” by Lucy Larcom many of those from Keystone. Father “Public Health is Return Make plans for putting voluntary certification • Always buckle your biking to a local farmers important health tips I also think back to the years when (1824 to 1893) John Connolly, who just returned to on Investment – Saves together an emergency initiative that recognizes seat belt no matter how market or holding a com- on a daily basis, we will for Christmas and Easter, I would St. Brendan’s after recovering from Lives, Saves Money.” stockpile kit, create a cri- schools that have created short the trip and don’t munity walking audit. be doing our part to de- make an apple strudel that Pillsbury knee surgery, concelebrated the Mass Here are snapshots of sis communication plan, healthier environments be shy about reminding • Educate yourself on crease health disparities made, that was in the dairy chest. I with Father John McCarthy, the Irish real-life examples from designate an emergency by promoting nutrition others to do the same. how local transporta- and keep our families would roll out the crust and then put Pastoral Centre’s chaplain. Father the American Public meeting place and hold and physical activity. • That text message tion, infrastructure and and our community the apple filling down the middle of She was even sporting the paper home, for many years. She knew that Connolly made us laugh when he Health Association: household emergency • Learn more about can wait! Don’t text land use decisions affect healthier! Let’s turn our the dough. I would then roll the sides bunny ears that she was given when Hubby, also a Boston School teacher, recalled his experiences with Mary. • About 42,000 adults drills. First Lady Michelle while driving. Learn your community’s ability thoughts big and small of the dough till each side touched the she met the Easter Bunny down at the would not return home till after she “She was suspicious of me when I first and 300 children die • Put this number on Obama’s Let’s Move! more at distraction.gov. to safely choose walking, into actions and get a apple filling. I would then open the South Shore Plaza the week before. left the Murphy School for the day. came to St. Brendan’s because I came every year from vaccine- your fridge and in your campaign and how it can • Never drive im- biking or public transit return on investment. package of cinnamon and brown sugar For many years, we also took photos She was so pleasant. We knew that from working with the Cardinal.” preventable disease. cell phone: 1-800-222- promote more physical paired or let friends or over driving. and spread it over the apple filling. of the kids in their Easter finery her kindergarteners must have loved Father Connolly appreciated all the Every dollar spent on 1222. It will automati- activity in schools. To family drive impaired. • Support complete Have a safe and Into the oven the strudel would go. against the fence of Auntie Ethel and her. I know that we did. I remember, good things that Mary had done. childhood immuniza- cally connect you to your learn more, visit school- If you know you’ll be streets policies, which healthy Public Health When it came out piping hot, I would Uncle Tip’s home, on the sunny side vividly, the day that I left my home Mary’s grand-nephew “J.R.” Foley, tions alone saves $18.40. regional poison control basedhealthcare.org drinking alcohol, make ensure that transporta- Week! spread a tube of white icing over the of the street, early Easter morning. to go over to the store that is now also spoke about his many memories • If 10 percent of center and often life- • Create a work en- plans in advance that tion planners design hot pastry. As the kids got bigger, I This is now our home and it has been Stop & Shop. I saw that two young of his Great Aunt Mary, making us adults began walking saving information. vironment in which don’t require you to communities with all Source: Information had to make two strudels because they for the past 30 years. Daughter Sue men were in Ann’s station wagon. I laugh once again. Hubby and I are regularly, $5.6 billion in • Stock your kitchen workers feel comfortable drive, such as having a users — of all ages and for this article was taken loved it so much. They thought I was lives in our former home across the yelled at them and told them to get saddened by Mary’s death. She will heart disease costs could with plenty of fresh fruits reporting unsafe work designated driver. abilities — in mind. from the National Public a gourmet cook. God bless Pillsbury! street. The girls, when they were out of the car. They ran away very be greatly missed. By the way, I must be avoided. and vegetables and cut conditions or workplace • Always wear a hel- There is much more you Health Week (NPHW) I also remember that we used to hide young, had curls after sleeping in pink quickly. Thank goodness they only mention the beautiful statue of St. • From 1991 to 2006, down on high-sugar and abuse. met when on a motor- can do to help protect website – nphw.org. the kids’ Easter baskets, but never foam curlers all night. Hubby, because had time to pop the ignition. I called Patrick that was on the altar of St. investments in HIV high-fat items. • Provide the required cycle or bicycle. If you’re down cellar or in the attic, where he worked part-time for Supreme the Murphy and Ann came right over Brendan’s Church during Mary’s prevention averted more family. equipment to keep work- a driver, be mindful that they might fall in their excitement to Market, always bought Easter flow- to her car. Over these recent years, Funeral Mass. Hubby stood next to than 350,000 infections To learn more about ers safe, such as respira- you’re sharing the road 617-288-2680 617-288-2681 find their baskets. As soon as it was ers when they first appeared in his since her retirement, I have only it so we could guess its height. It was and saved more than putting prevention to tory gear and hard hats. with more vulnerable light, one of the kids would awaken market. He learned, over the years, seen Ann a few times, sorry to say. just a few inches shorter than he, so $125 billion in medical work at home, visit cdc. • Practice fire safety travelers. and rouse the other two. One year, that the best flowers were the first to Until I saw her obit, I didn’t realize we guess that it must be close to six costs. gov/homeandrecreation- drills and prepare your • Become familiar WILLIAM LEE, D.D.S. we put the baskets in the bathtub appear in the market. These are all that she had also taught at the Minot feet tall. The statue is in color and • If every state without alsafety. workplace for an un- with the proper vehicle (on a clean towel) and pulled the such nice memories! School. (The children that she taught his green vestments and his gold a comprehensive smoke- Organize for school- expected emergency or restraint systems for FAMILY DENTISTRY shower curtain. That year it probably *** were very fortunate.) Our family mitre (miter) are positively beautiful. free policy adopted one, wide policies and action disaster. your child depending took them two minutes longer to find This has been a sad week for us. As sends its sympathy to her husband I complimented Father Connolly on they could reduce smok- against bullying and • Take simple steps to on his or her weight, them. Somewhere in the house we I read the obituaries in The Boston Albert “Bert” and to their children: the statue. ing-related deaths by create a safe space for create workplace well- height and age. For Office Hours have a photo of our youngest, Jeanne, Globe the other day, I learned that an Rev. John, S.J., Neil, Ann Therese *** 624,000, thereby saving kids experiencing bul- ness, such as posting example, infants and By Appointment 383 NEPONSET AVE. old friend had passed away. I knew Doyle, and Kevin. We also send our probably about three, sitting on our Hubby and I also attended a very more than $316 million lying to get help. hand-washing remind- toddlers through age evening Hours Available DORCHESTER, MA 02122 bed next to her sleeping father, with Ann Hanwell quite well because she sympathy to her siblings, some of happy function last week. On Fri., in lung cancer treatment Speak up about the ers, catering meetings 2 should be placed in chocolate smeared all over her face. parked on our street, across from our whom we know: Helen Lee, Mary March 15, Sister Elizabeth, who is the and more than $875 importance of physical with healthy foods or Pipia, Claire Stanton, Catherine director of the Notre Dame Montes- million in heart attack education in school. organizing workplace Donovan, Frances O’Toole, and Neil sori School at St. Christopher’s, had and stroke treatment Support evidence- walking groups. and Bernard Doherty. By the way, I invited us to her students’ Irish over five years. learned, from friend Eileen, that Ann celebration. When we first went into Mattapan Community had taught Religious Ed. at St. Ann’s, the school area, Sister introduced Health Center invites many years ago, when Rev. Walter us to her friends, Sister Janice and you to join us as we McAndrews was pastor. Sister Elizabeth. We chatted with our work together to create *** church pals, Chuck and Sharon, who a healthier community OFF On Sunday, St. Patrick’s evening, I were also there. Sister Elizabeth also and nation. Listed below $50 received a phone call from pal Eileen Single Complete introduced us to Jack Shaughnessy, are some tips from the pair of glasses Collins. I thought that she was calling who is a benefactor of the school. The American Public Health March 31 2013 to see what kind of time we had had little children formed a circle on the Association (APHA) that 10:30 am to 4:00 pm on St. Patrick’s Day. She, however, floor. They sang their songs: “Go Tell you can use to help 780 Morrissey Blvd. Boston Ma. 02122 shocked me by saying that her best It on the Mountain,” “Praise Him,” improve your and your friend, Mary Scarborough, had and “The Unicorn.” Then two of the Eye & Eye optics family’s health. Here Downtown is now Uptown at Eye & Eye Optics. Easter Brunch passed away that day. 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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU An array fresh sliced fruits and a full salad bar of garden greens with assorted crisp vegetables It was so hard for me to believe that When the children’s Irish celebra- Mary had passed at age 70. Hubby tion was finished, Sister Elizabeth Carving Station and I had gone traveling with Mary, invited us into the large auditorium The 3rd and Final Larry Doyle Time held Friday March 22 at Florian Hall Carved Roast Turkey with giblet gravy especially to the Irish Village. We to have “coffee and.” The pastries was a great success once again! Thank you to everyone who made this Roast Beef Au jus, knew that she would collect money were scrumptious. I think our friend night possible, all of our sponsors, volunteers and the 100’s of people that Roast Leg of Lamb with mint jelly from some friends so that she could Dorothy Harris might have made came out to support us Friday night. The night was a lot of fun with great purchase a good-sized box of fudge some of the goodies. She was in the Dinner Buffet at the Stage Stop Candy House to church’s kitchen quite a long time music provided by Jackie Dalton and Ed Regal. We exceeded our goal Baked Stuffed Haddock, Chicken Saltimbocca, Seafood Portofino, thank Tom McCormack, who is the before she came out to chat with us. of this year by over double!! We were able to raise a little over $30,000 Baked Lasagna, Penne Primavera Alfredo manager of the dining room at the Chuck and Sharon sat at our table. to benefit Exceptional Citizens Week at Camp Fatima. This brings our Garlic Mashed Red Bliss, Rice Pilaf, Honey Glazed Baby Carrots, Green beans Almandine Irish Village. Jack Shaughnessy also came over and 3 year total donation to a little over $66,000. Seeing the smiles on the Tom loved joking around with our sat with us. We had learned that his EC Week Campers makes all this hard work worth it. This year’s check Fresh Baked Artisan Breads and Rolls group and took such special care of us. son Michael and our son Paul were at will be donated in honor and memory of Larry Doyle and his parents An assortment of fresh baked breads and rolls served with creamy butter We had so much fun with Mary that BC High together (Class of 1979). We aka Nana and Pa who both passed away this year. Knowing that Larry, our trips to the Cape were always fun. agreed, with Jack, that BC High was Nana, and Pa are all together now watching over us and I’m sure they Dessert Table We knew that she set up Keystone a terrific school. Jack, his sons, and Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundaes, Phillips Candy House each Saturday so that the priest grandsons all studied there. What partied hard with us Friday night too makes it a little easier to carry on Cookies, Brownies, Assorted Cakes, Tortes and Pies could come in and say Mass for the a great education they all received. without them here. I know that all 3 of them are thankful and happy with residents. For those residents unable God bless BC High! what we have been able to do the past 3 years for EC Week in Larry’s Adults $31.95 Children under 12 $15.95 to get downstairs to Mass, Mary would *** name. They will be loved and missed forever. Thank you all so much go to their apartments and give them for reservations call (617) 282-7700 Our family wishes everyone a very for your support and help the past 3 years. Communion. We also knew that she, Happy Easter. Enjoy it with your as a retired health-care worker, was family! The Doyle Family & Friends able to take great care of some of the Page 16 THE Reporter March 28, 2013 March 28, 2013 The Reporter Page 17 Neighborhood Notables Neighborhood Notables (Continued from page 12) a speaker each week. Call 617-265-5300 for info. Holy Land.) Dorchester Historical Society The Music for Memory group meets on the second St. Ambrose Church (Continued from page 16) The headquarters of the DHS is the William Clapp Wednesday of the month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Singing Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Sat., at 5 p.m. in Viet., Children’s House, 195 Boston St., 02125, near Edward Everett can unlock the brain.” Suggested donation: $3 to and at 8:30 p.m. in Eng. and Span. On Easter Sunday, Theatre Square. The DHS seeks volunteers and donations $5 per session, with refreshments served, Contact Masses at 8 a.m. in Viet.; at 10 a.m. in Eng.; at 11:30 to help preserve the society’s artifacts. Maureen at: [email protected] for info. a.m. in Span.; and at 5 p.m. in Viet. Sovereign Bank Performance Irish Social Club is allowing parishioners attending Sunday Mass to The Neighborhood Dorchester Board of Trade Children’s Theatre 20th annual Board of Trade luncheon with Mayor Sun., Mar. 31, Fintan Stanley; Sun., Apr. 7, park in their parking lot while at Mass. Denis Curtin; Sun., Apr. 14, Andy Healy Band; Fri., Group will perform “The Tom Menino, Tues., Apr. 2, 11:45 a.m., at the Venezia St. Ann Church Wizard of Oz” in St. (change of venue); Tickets are $75 for members, $125 AprLHCC . 19, Pub Night/Inchicore; Sun., Apr. 21, 30th annual 10K Dinner, Fri., Apr. 5, at the Venezia Erin’s Melody; and Sun., Apr .28, Fintan Stanley. Ann’s Hall, 239 Neponset for non members. RSVP to; nlafoe@dorchesterboard Restaurant; 6 p.m. cocktail hour and 7 p.m., dinner Ave., on Thurs., Fri., and of trade.com. The DBOT welcomes new members; The club is located at 119 Park St., West Roxbury. and raffle, to benefit the scholarship program and Donation, usually $10 pp. Sat. evenings (April 18, e-mail the DBOT or call 617-398-DBOT. Visit the youth programs. Voice, piano, guitar, violin, and viola 19, and 20) at 7 p.m.; website for info: dorchesterboardoftrade.com. The Miss Dorchester Contests lessons are now available. See the flyers at the rear Tickets are $5 and may mailing address is DBOT, PO Box 020452, Dor. The Miss Dorchester Contests is seeking con- door of the church. St. Ann’s Knitters will meet on be reserved by calling 02122. testants for the 2013 Little Miss Dorchester (for Apr. 17, May 15, and June 19, at 60 Boutwell St., 617-825-3555. All are Carney Hospital’s Programs Dorchester residents from between 7 and 9 years) and making items for charity and for the next school welcome; suitable for A Breast-Cancer Support Group, the second for Young Miss Dorchester (for Dorchester residents bazaar. Confessions, each Wed., through Mar. 27, all ages. Wednesday (only) of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m. between 10 and 12 years old) contests on Sat., May from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A selection of children’s books is Adams Village The Carney’s adult/child/infant CPR and First Aid: 11, at 2 p.m., at the First Parish Church,10 Parish available during Mass. Please return them to their instructions every week for only $30. Call 617-296- St. An application form is available online at the place after Mass. Business Assn. 4012, X2093 for schedule. Diabetes support group Reporter’s website, DotNews.com. Applications are St. Brendan Church For info on the AVBA, (free), third Thurs. of every month, from 10:30 to due by May 3 and must be mailed to: To the Miss 7 p.m. Mass on Holy Thursday; Good Friday at call Mary at 617-697- 11:30 a.m., Info: 617-506-4921. Additional support Dorchester Contests, c/o Annissa Essaibi George, 3 p.m.. for the Reading of the Passion and 7 p.m., 3019. groups at Carney: Family Support, Breast Cancer 32 Mayhew St. Dorchester, 02125 for the Stations of the Cross. On Holy Sat., Easter Kit Clark Senior Support, Al-Anon, AA, and Overeaters Anonymous. Recycling/Yard Waste News Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.; and on Easter Sunday, Masses Services The next Senior Supper, Wed., June 12. Yard Waste Collections, from Apr. 29 to May 24, at 8 and 10 a.m. First Annual Father/Daughter Kit Clark Senior Leahy/Holloran Center on your regular recycling/trash collection day. Dance, Sat., Apr. 6, 6 to 8 p.m., $20 per family, in Services for those Check Spring Guide for new programs: leahyhol- Castle Island Easter Mass Fr. Lane Hall. There will be a photo opportunity, over 60: health care, loranlcommunitycenter.com. Spring Registration on The sunrise Easter Sunday Mass will be at Castle an ice cream/dessert bar, and a DJ. Dads may socialization, adult day Wed., Apr. 10 at 7 p.m. The 2013-2014 Preschool Island at 6:27 a.m. on Sun., Mar. 31. Dress warmly. purchase a bouquet of flowers for $10. Girls may health, memory respite, Lottery, Wed., Apr. 3; doors open at 6:30 p.m. April Temple Shalom bring their dads, step dads, grandfathers, uncles or homemakers, personal School Vacation Week: teen paintball, Pint-Size The worship services are held at the Great Hall an important male figure. In their lives Tickets are care attendants, mental Picasso Painting, Boston trapeze class, and more; Sanctuary in the First Congregational Church, 495 available at St. Brendan’s School or PJPII’s Neponset health and substance registration begins Mon., Apr. 1. Canton Ave. The temple has relocated; the office, 38 Campus. Permission slips may be downloaded at abuse counseling, and Adams St. Library Truro Lane, Milton; the mailing address, P.O. Box [email protected]. Men’s clothing is still transportation. The Kit Become a member by sending dues to Friends of 870275, Milton, MA 02187; and the sanctuary, The needed for the Long Island Shelter for the Homeless: Clark’s Senior Home the Adams St. Library, c/o M. Cahill, 67 Oakton Great Hall, 495 Canton Ave., Milton. The phone shirts, pants, sweatshirts, sweaters, coats, jackets, Improvement Program Ave., Dorchester, 02122. Family membership is $5; number remains the same: 617-698-3394 or e-mail: rainwear, footwear, belts, hats, and white sox. The for eligible homeowners individuals, $3; seniors, $1; businesses, $10; and [email protected] for info. Food Pantry is in great need of non-perishable food. with home rehabilita- tion and low-cost home lifetime, $50. Pilgrim Church Please be generous. St. Christopher Church repairs. Info: 617-825- Fields Corner Library The Worship Service each Sunday at 11 a.m.; all are 5000. On Sat., Mar. 30, 11 a.m., the library (at 1520 welcome. Bible Study, each Wed. in the Conference On Good Friday, the Service is at 12:05 p.m.; on Dorchester Ave.) will host a Sherlock Holmes event. Room, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; the public is invited. Holy Saturday, a bi-lingual Easter Vigil Mass will St. Gregory’s A speaker will answer all questions and reveal clues Browse the gift shop, which is open weekdays and be celebrated at 7 p.m., on Easter Sunday, Masses Boy Scouts about the literary character. There will be a tea and Saturdays. Call 617-807-0540 for details. Pilgrim are at 10 a.m. and noon. An Easter Egg Hunt will be Meetings each Tues., a talk about the world’s most famous detective. All Church is a Congregational Christmas Church, held at 11 a.m., on Easter. with no Sunday School 7 p.m., in the white are welcome. Selected books are free on that day. associated with the United Church of Christ, located that morning. The Rosary, in Spanish, at 6 p.m., building in the rear of Bring one bag (one per person) and fill it up. at 540 Columbia Rd, in Uphams Corner. on Wednesdays. Stations of the Cross, each Wed., the Grammar School, for during Lent, 6 p.m., in the church. All are welcome. boys ages 7 to 14. This is Codman Square Neighborhood Divine Mercy Celebration Fr. Joseph Bennett, SJ., will hear Confessions each Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated on Sun., the scouts’ 58th year in Council Wed., during Lent, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the parish! Codman Square Neighborhood Council meets the Apr. 7, the Sunday after Easter. The sisters usually St. Gregory Parish first Wed. of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Great celebrate the Eucharist in honor of Divine Mercy St. Gregory’s 60 on the third Friday of each month, at St. Ann’s in The Easter Vigil Mass will be celebrated on Holy & Over Club Hall of the Codman Sq. Health Center, 6 Norfolk Sat., Mar. 30, at 8 p.m.; and on Easter Sunday, at 7, St. Info: call 617-265-4189. Dorchester, with Exposition at 6 p.m., Chaplet of The club meets on Mercy at 6:30 p.m., and Mass at 7 p.m. For further 9, and 10:30 a.m. (with no 5 p.m. Mass on Easter). Tuesdays (Apr. 2, 16, Bowdoin St. Health Center Confessions on Holy Saturday, from 10 to 11 a.m. Peace Circle, where those affected by violence may info: call the Sisters at 617-288-1202, ext. 114. and 30), at 12:15 p.m. The Sacrament of Holy Anointing, on the first Sat. for refreshments and speak honestly, the second Tues. of each month (Apr. First Parish Church of each month, following the 4 p.m. Mass. Those 9, May 14, and June 11), 6 to 8 p.m., sponsored by The church welcomes donations of food and clothing 1 p.m. for Bingo, in St. wishing to receive the sacrament should sit in one Gregory’s Auditorium. Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr, the BSHC, and for the needy each Sunday. Pot-Luck-Family-Fun- of the front pews. Confessions each Wed. from 6:30 the Louis Brown Peace Institute. Call Janet at Night, the first Fri. of each month, 6 p.m., in the to 8 p.m. during Lent, with a 7:30 p.m. Mass, plus K Club 617-296-2075 for info. parish hall. The church is located at 10 Parish St., a prayer meeting in the lower church. Meeting every other Monday, (Apr. 8 and 29), Mattapan Health Center Meetinghouse Hill. St. Mark Parish Weight Watcher’s meetings will be held each Lenten Confessions at Florian Hall, 12:30 Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; p.m. Wed. at the Mattapan Community Health Center, On the Wednesdays in Lent, Confessions will be on Easter Sunday at 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m. A at 6 p.m. Arrive 30 minutes early to register. Call heard from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in all Boston Catholic small Food Pantry has been set up by the St. Vincent C13-000 Lowell Ad - Dot Reporter L1:Layout 1 3/21/13 11:44 AM Page 1 617-898-9052 or 617-898-8026 for info. churches. “The Light Is On For You!” de Paul Society; come to the rectory on the third Irish Pastoral Centre Easter Sunday Collections Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to The IPC, now located in St. Brendan Rectory, 15 The Easter Sunday collection at Catholic churches receive a bag of groceries. 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Lots brilliant franchise’s sto- crossed gaze upon you, England’s renaissance already failed them once of them! ried history – is indeed Jackie Bradley. now languishing in what as manager, because they The Pittsburgh Pi- dead and gone. One could Baseball returns with amounts to baseball’s apparently could find no rates – They seek to sooner expect the return Clark Booth less pretense and bom- Elba and St. Helena, they one else. Why? smash their own record of the Dodgers to Brook- bast hereabouts than having been banished to The Further Decline for having losing seasons lyn and Braves to Boston ought take notice. usual, there being less the Cubs and Indians. of the Phillies and 21 straight years? We’ll or even the restoration Much as the sight of urgency in striving to In Chicago, Theo Ep- Angels – Each the most root for them to do so, of the Hapsburgs than the almighty Yankees rise from the cellar. Still, stein seeks to re-build aggressive franchise in hoping that will change for the Bombers to slip searching baseball’s the play’s the thing. around the NL’s most their respective leagues their rotten luck. off the hook of time and scrap heap for cheap It’s time for another mercurial young star, of late. The Kansas City fate this time. It ain’t alternatives was the opening, another show. Starlin Castro. In Cleve- When the Phils added Royals – If there’s a going to happen. The only off-season’s most shock- Here are nine points to land, Terry Francona Cliff Lee, then Jonathan surprise this year it’ll question is how steep ing story, tracing the mark the moment. Call looks to a revived Jason Papelbon to a staff al- be Kansas City, high will the fall be and how dynasty’s death throes them issues or scenarios Giambi and re-born Scott ready led by Roy Halladay among America’s finest painful the shame. For will be the most fetching or a foot in the bucket Kazmir to reach .500. the rest of the league was and liveliest towns. They no team endures failure’s of the regular season. list. For me they are the The Sporting News says urged to surrender. Since think they have their best shame more acutely than Moreover, rebounding nine most interesting achieving that modest then, the Phils have gone ball club since the heyday these guys. will not be so easy for story lines – or at least goal would make Fran- backwards. of Brothers Saberhagen, You know all about the them this time. The game those I’ll most intensely cona Manager of the Year. When the Angels inked Quisenberry, Wilson, aging and injuries, the has changed greatly of follow – as another long, As for Epstein’s wayward Albert Pujols to a mon- White, and the incompa- decline of Jeter and fall late. long, long season of the Cubs, the Baseball-Bible strous two-year deal, they rable Georgie Brett. 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In Boston, Theo to add gifted but prob- The last waltz in austerity more worthy of Beethoven is to Great rapidity. and Tito’s haughty ex- lematic Josh Hamilton, the Bronx – Over the Third World franchises. Music or Rembrandt to American Idol, Ayla Brown Visits Congratulations to the three lucky members volunteering in the Boston Boom or bust, smash employers could hardly be bringing to roughly $400 years, many have lusted That has all combined Great Art. You need not Club - This past weekend, Country singers and thanks to Ayla for her Shines Initiative (4/27), and a trip Upcoming Special Event: or dud, the season will more amused. This game million their investment to proclaim the end of to speed their demise, love them to acknowledge Music singer, Ayla Brown visited support of the Boys and Girls Club. to the B.C.E.C. College Fair (4/30). stretch over six full can be cruel. in past-their-prime slug- a Yankees era while although it was the glut- they’ve been titanic and Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester to For more information contact Mike Music & Youth months, 162 days of play. How the Blue Jays gers in one year. living to rue their im- tony of those hideous impossible to deny. But spend time with the lucky winners of April Program Highlights - Up- Joyce ([email protected]) Unlike on Broadway, and Dodgers Will Blow If they again miss the pertinence. This year contracts they so long then, excellence is hard the “Ayla Brown” live auction pack- coming April program highlights Clubhouse Showcase in Baseball you can’t It – The answer is: “Easy.” playoffs, can we all agree such satisfaction could dispensed like jellybeans to live with. There are age from the Club’s Annual Grand include members of the Marr-lin Intramural Swim League - Be- Friday, April 5th fold your tent when you Consider your Red Sox there’s a message there be unprecedented with no that most made that folks who also disdain Drawing Fundraiser. Ayla spent the Swim Team heading to the Nation- ginning 4/1 registrations will be ac- discover you’ve got a two years ago when their somewhere? such potential downside. demise inevitable. Those Beethoven and scorn day mentoring the three lucky win- al Championship Meet (4/5 to 4/9), cepted for the Intramural Swim 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. clinker on your hands. winter-wonders had them The Further Rise For the latest Yankees’ who would imitate them Rembrandt. I guess. ners, shared her experience in the in- Summer Program Registration Days League scheduled to start the week More’s the pity! Anyway, proclaimed “greatest of the Nationals and dustry, and what it takes to become (4/6 & 4/22), the Spring Gymnastics of 4/22. The 6-team league combines Come join the fun as 17 Club here’s our lineup: team ever.” As this year’s Rays – Washington and a singer. With Ayla’s help the teens Show (4/9), a Denney Unit Retreat swim lesson graduates, recreation- members, as well as those from The Red Sox Seek undisputed off-season Tampa are the trendiest wrote and recorded their own song Weekend on Cape Cod (4/12 to 4/14), al swimmers, and members of the our partner Music Clubhouse “Redemption” – Hokey champs, might the Jays picks to go all the way, by “Just Can’t Get Over it” within just a visit by the Attorney General to Marr-lins. Each team will have one locations in the area, perform at as it may seem, even by and Dodgers have been the game’s smart set that Bringing the a few hours. With the help of Ayeisha recognize our young artists for their practice and one meet per week with the Strand Theater. this ballclub’s legendarily similarly cursed? We favors rational thinking Mathis, the Club’s Music Director, work on the Annual Victim Wit- the Championship scheduled for turgid standard, that’s hope so. in a madcap business. the group recorded and mixed the ness Calendar (4/24), our monthly 6/1. For information contact Aquiles Pre-registration is required. the season’s guiding Everyone picks them Both teams are young, pieces of your song within the Music Clubhouse. Open Mic Night (4/26), Keystone Gomes ([email protected]).. motif: “the quest for to meet in October yet innovative, fundamen- redemption.” It has been both have questionable tally sound, wisely built, health care adopted by the front office leadership. The giddy and brilliantly managed as a promotional/sales Dodgers have displaced at reasonable prices. It’d TM together. Steward. 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Benefits, To find a doctor and schedule an appointment, call 1-800-488-5959 such irony in the prin- formulary and pharmacy network may change on January 1 each year. 12-679-042 Rev. 00 8/12 H9001_N_2013_193 Accepted 09222012 or visit www.steward.org/doctorfinder. cipal architects of New Lic. #291031 617-265-2665 Page 20 THE Reporter March 28, 2013 March 28, 2013 The Reporter Page 21 Gerard’s Easter Breakfast and Dinner Menu Dot Day season kicks off Easter Breakfast Easter Weekend Specials Dinner Menu Available Saturday & Sunday Served Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Roast Turkey...... 13.99 Will all the traditional fixings. Eggs Benedict...... 7.99 2 poached eggs, Canadian Bacon on an English muffin with hollandaise sauce or cheese Braised Short Ribs...... 13.99 sauce. Choice of 2. Among the attendees at last Thursday’s Dot Day kick-off dinner were past Stuffed Sole with newburg sauce...... 12.99 parade chief marshals, l-r, Joe Chaisson, John Scannell, Karen MacNutt, Joe Eggs Nova Scotia...... 8.99 Zinck, John Connor and (rear) Dick Bennett. Photo by Ed Forry 2 poached eggs on an English muffin with smoked salmon and topped with dill hollandaise Choice of 2 sauce or cheese sauce. Roast Leg of Lamb with pan gravy & mint jelly...... 14.99 Nantucket Croissant...... 8.99 Choice of 2 Nantucket croissant filled with scrambled eggs, shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, roasted red Delmonico Steak...... 14.99 peppers, and hollandaise sauce or cheese sauce. Choice of 2 Eggs Bagel Florentine ...... 8.99 Smoked Shoulder...... 13.99 2 poached eggs over a special bed of spinach with hollandaise sauce or cheese sauce. With cabbage, beets, turnip, carrots and boiled potato. Farmers Morning Croissant...... 8.99 Croissant filled with scrambled eggs, diced ham, asparagus, mushrooms and topped with Choice of wo:t Soup, Salad, Potato or Vegetable Gerard Adomunes and his team from Gerard’s Adams Corner served up the good stuff. Photo by Ed Forry hollandaise sauce or cheese sauce. All of the above are served wtih rolls & butter. (Continued from page 1) Mayor of Dorchester. To Hogan, Webmaster Ed Don’t forget Irish Easter Eggs are for sale in the store! sponsored by a variety of purchase tickets please Geary, Jr., Historians: All items served with homefries and a complimentary cup of fresh fruit. local groups and politi- call the Parade Commit- George Hacunda & Dick Irish seisun every Wednesday … come join us for fun! cians. All proceeds from tee at (857) 756-3675. Bennett, Judge Advo- both the events benefit Tickets not available at cate: Karen MacNutt. GERARD’S ADAMS CORNER the 2013 Dorchester Day the door. At-Large Member: Joe All of here at Gerard’s Adams Corner parade. • May 31- The winners Chaisson want to wish you a Happy Easter. 772 - 776 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 The day’s top award— of the annual Dorchester Parade Committee 617-282-6370 the People’s Choice Day Essay competition members include: Jill The winners of the Dot Day Chili Cook-off’s coveted ‘People’s Choice’ Award Award— went to the chili will be introduced at Cahill Baker, Christine were a combined entry from the McCormack Civic Association and the East- entry from the McCor- the Chief Marshal’s ban- Hogan, Ruth Brown, man-Elder Civic Assoc.: l-r, Travis Stewart, Joan Tighe and Millie Rooney. mack Civic Association quet. The contest is open Kelly Butts, Caroline Photo by Ed Geary, Jr. and the Eastman-Elder to Dorchester students Cahill Delano, Kim Civic Association. in grades 6 through 8; Kostka Delano, Jean Easter Week Services at Catholic Churches The calendar for the completed entrees must Cahill Donovan, Sally Saint Ann Parish Saint Brendan Church Dorchester Day events be postmarked by May Cahill, Annissa George, 243 Neponset Avenue 589 Gallivan Boulevard includes: 20, Applications are Marie Marshall, Binh Dorchester, MA 02122 Dorchester, MA 02124 • April 19- $10,000 available now at the Nguyen, Pat O’ Brien, Fr. Sean M. Connor, Pastor Tel. 617-436-0310 Fax 617-436-1386 drawing Cocktails and parade website. Also, Ed Pimental, Allyson Phone: 617-825-6180 E-mail: [email protected] Cash Golden Gala, Flo- winners of the Dorches- Quinn,Peter Sasso, Pam Email: [email protected] Website: saintbrendanparish.org Fax: 617-825-7869 Rev. John J. Connolly, Jr., Pastor rian Hall, 55 Hallet St. ter Day art competition Smith, Barbra Trybe and Website: www.SaintAnnNeponset.com Doors open at 6:30 p.m., will be introduced at the Lisa Zinck. Holy Thursday, March 28, 2013, 7:00pm – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper drawing begins at 7 p.m. banquet. More details For up to date informa- Holy Thursday, March 28th – Morning prayer 9am & Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7pm. We Good Friday, March 29, 2013 – 3pm Tickets are $100 each on the art contest to tion, visit dotdayparade. enter into the Sacred Triduum together. After listening to the Sacred Scriptures, we do something Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: Liturgy of the Word, Adoration of the Holy Cross and Holy and includes admission be announced online. com, or facebook.com/ unique: the priest celebrant washes the feet of our brothers and sisters, as an example, kneeling Communion for two, and one entry in June 2- Pre-Pa- dotdayparade. down before them in service. Jesus gave us this image of what the Church is to be, the servant of 7:00pm – Stations of the Cross the drawing ; $25 (each) rade Mass, St. Gregory’s all. When we celebrate the Eucharist this evening, we are reminded that it has no ending. We Holy Saturday, March 30, 2013, 8:00 pm – The Easter Vigil stay and pray, we are now in the quiet and peace of adoration, so that we may be strengthened Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, March 31, 2013 8am Easter Mass for general admission Church, Lower Mills, during His Passion. 10am – Easter Mass without entry into the 9 a.m. June 2- Project Good Friday, Morning prayer 9am; Stations of the Cross our Noon time walk through the drawing. For additional D.E.E.P. & Blarney Stone neighborhood (beginning at Bostonian Nursing Home) and the Solemn Proclamation of the Lord’s information or to pur- 5K Road Race- Starts at Passion, 3pm and 7pm: On this second day of the Sacred Triduum, we commemorate the ultimate Blessed Mother Teresa/St Peter’s/Holy Family chase tickets, contact the Blarney Stone Res- act of the Father’s love, the Holy Cross of His Son. Lift High the Cross: held up in our midst as the parade committee taurant, Fields Corner we come forward one by one to reverence and adore Him, our sorrow and His Glory found in the Saturday Easter Vigil 7pm - all 3 Parishes at 857-756-3675 or Jill Registration begins at wood of the Cross. Holy Saturday Morning prayer 9am and Easter Vigil, Saturday 8:00pm: Liturgy of Word, Baker at 617-905-1102. 10:30 a.m. with a race SUNDAY • May 11- Little Miss & start-time at 12:15 p.m. Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist. The third day of the Sacred Triduum begins in the darkness Blessed Mother Teresa Parish Easter Celebration of night. The Light of Christ, illumines the darkness, in the great candle that is made for us. We 9:00 AM Mass with Youth Choir (followed by Easter Egg Hunt) Young Miss Dorchester The 5K road race from listen to powerful words in the Sacred Scriptures, as our God comes to save us: creation, water, 11:00 AM Mass with Adult Choir and Orchestra Contests, First Parish Fields Corner to Lower life and redemption, and the song of the angels: Glory to God in the Highest… the great Alleluia Church, 10 Parish Street, Mills and back. It is is announced as we proclaim the gospel of the resurrection. We bless the holy water and renew St. Peter’s Easter Celebration Meetinghouse Hill sponsored by the Blarney our baptismal promises, renewing the covenant of our redemption. We see the example of our 9:00 AM English Mass with Youth and Family Choir 2 p.m. Little Miss Con- Stone and proceeds to Parade Guy’ Will Droser. The ‘Sombrero Award’ went to Ashmont Grill, Tavolo and Dot Art. new parishioners baptized and received into the Church. Together we go to the altar and God is 11:00 AM Portuguese Mass with Adult Choir testants must be 7-8-9 benefit Project DEEP and Photo by Ed Geary, Jr. Photo by Ed Geary, Jr. made present in the Easter Eucharist and we receive Him. Easter Sunday Masses, 8:30 & 10:30am years old on the day of other organizations. For Holy Family Easter Celebration the contest and Young race info contact Project 10:00AM English Mass St. Gregory Parish 11:00AM Spanish Mass with Choir (followed by Easter Egg Hunt) Miss Contestants must D.E.E.P. at 617-635- 2223 Dorchester Avenue be 10-11-12 years old on 5027 or visit projectdeep. the day of the contest. org. Entry fees are $20 Dorchester, Lower Mills, MA Appliatiion forms at the for registering before the HOLY THURSDAY, March 28th: 7:30 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper. This is the only Mass of website, For additional race and $25 day of race. the day which will include Holy Communion. information on either June 2- Dorchester There will be a procession with the Blessed Sacrament through the Church to be enthroned at the contest, please contact Day Parade, 1 p.m. The side altar. The Church will remain open for adoration until 11 pm and will conclude with Night Annissa George at (617) annual parade travels Prayer. Please plan to make a visit during the evening hours. 474-0797 or email lit- along Dorchester Avenue GOOD FRIDAY, March 29th: 3:00 PM, Solemn Liturgy – Main Church. (Scripture readings, tlemiss@dotdayparade. beginning at Lower Mills Passion, Reflection, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion). 7:30 PM Stations of the com. and ends at Columbia Cross – Main Church. Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. An offering will be accepted at the boxes at the end of each aisle, as well as the side exit to help • May 31- Chief Road in Savin Hill. maintain the Sacred Shrines in the Holy Land. Marshal’s Dinner, Members of the 2013 HOLY SATURDAY, March 30th: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Confessions (Lower Church). 8:00 PM – Florian Hall, Cocktails Parade Board include Great Vigil of Easter – Main Church, Includes: Service of Light, Scripture readings, Blessing of at 6:00 p.m., Dinner President Marty Hogan, the Easter Water, renewal of Baptismal Promises, Candidates and Catechumens are received into served at 7:00 p.m. Vice President Joe Zinck, full communion with the Church, Easter Mass with Holy Communion. An evening to celebrate Parade Adjutant: Ed EASTER SUNDAY, March 31st – Masses: 7AM, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Please note: There will be the 2013 Chief Marshal Geary, Jr., Secretary no 5 PM Mass). There will be one collection at the Easter Masses – our response to the Clergy Benefit Trust for the Priests of the Archdiocese. Thank you in advance for your generosity. of the Dorchester Ar- Mary DeMarino, Trea- The Lower Mills Civic Association and the Sweet Life Bakery and Café teamed up to win in the category mory and honoring 2013 surer Chris Isabelle- “Best Un-chili.” Photo by Ed Geary, Jr. Page 22 THE Reporter March 28, 2013 March 28, 2013 The Reporter Page 23 RECENT OBITUARIES Reporter’s Calendar great-grandchildren, his business as a way to not know that Joe was in everything. McMAHON, Helen D. many loving nieces and help other people. Dad the Navy?) Dad had a spiritual (Haugh) of Dorchester, Library, 41 Geneva Ave. The series will include an migrant Centre (IIIC) and both choirs are delighted nephews, and many lived a life of service to After serving his coun- side, and a social con- formerly of South Bos- open mic where writers will be encouraged to read to support the excellent work that the Centre does friends. others, filled with com- try, he settled in Milton science, and Haley ton. Wife of the late John their work to the group, as well as a writing exercise for immigrants, particularly those from Ireland. To At his funeral Mass at passion and kindness. with his wife and kids House provided him P. McMahon. Mother with Boston Public Library Writer in Residence Hollis purchase tickets please phone the IIIC at 617- 542- St. Gregory’s Church on I’ll share an example of and felt a real desire to with a way of fulfilling of Helen Cappellano of Shore. Writers of all experience levels are welcome. 7654. All proceeds will support legal, wellness and Monday, Mr. Dolan’s son his kindness with you… serve his community. He his desire to offer selfless, So. Boston, Michael Mc- Thursday, April 4 education services for immigrants from Ireland and Tom delivered a eulogy, But first, let me back up became actively involved compassionate, service Mahon, Debbie Stowers • Johnny Flaherty will be signing his new book, from all over the world. excerpts from which just a bit and share a few in his local Catholic to others. He was special. both of Dorchester, the “Ebbing and Fibbing,” at the Eire Pub, 795 Adams St., follow: facts with you about Joe Church and Milton Town He certainly loved to talk late Thomas, Maryel- from 4-6 p.m. The book of poetry on life and liberty On behalf of our Dolan’s early life. politics. Remember…he ….but he also turned talk len and John “Jackie” and dreams and death, with surreal storytelling and entire family, I’d like to He grew up in Ar- loved to talk. into action. McMahon. Daughter slippery wisdom, where “the question is truly worth HELP WANTED thank you all for coming lington, Massachusetts. In the 1960s he As Dad approached of the late Thomas J. more than the answer.” Come by for a pint and a poem. here today to remember When he was a kid he became upset at the the end of his life … he and Gertrude (Murray) Friday, April 5 GOTTA’S FARM, PORTLAND, CT needs 4 temporary him, and celebrate his was a book-worm or, as social injustice and told me that he had a Haugh. Sister of George, • The Clermont Chorale from Dundalk, Ireland will workers 4/1/13 to 11/15/13 Joseph F. Dolan life. kids today would say, a poverty in our country. great life here on earth Eddie, Jimmy, Bobby join forces with Boston City Singers for a concert in Work tools, supplies, equipment provided without cost to Nerd. His mom and dad He began to read the and that he was really Haugh, Gertrude Mc- St Mark’s Church in Dorchester at 7:30 p.m. at 1725 Dolan, Joseph F., He reveled in our suc- worker. Housing will be available without cost to workers who felt that education was a works, and words, of looking forward to the Grath, the late Leo, Tom Dorchester Ave. Dorchester. This will be a special 88, of Dorchester, a cesses, and he comforted cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at critical path to success Jesus Christ, Mahatma next part of his journey, and Billy Haugh. Mother event to raise funds for the Irish International Im- longtime resident of us when we failed. He the end of the work day. Transportation reimbursement and was the consummate and Joe studied really, Gandhi, Martin Luther the next chapter. … in law of Paula McMahon subsistence is provided upon completion of 15 days or 50% Milton, died peacefully really hard. His school King and Dorothy Day Today we honor my and Kim Brock. Also at his home following a family man. of the work contract. Work is guaranteed for ¾ of the work I was especially grades were great, and of the Catholic Worker Dad and we express survived by many lov- days during the contract period. $10.91 per hr. Applicants to brief illness on Thurs., he had a real knack for movement. our gratitude to him ing grandchildren, the March 21. Beloved hus- lucky because Dad and apply contact CT Department of Labor at 860-263-6020. Or I worked together for mathematics. He was an After talking about for being the wonderful late Timmy Cappellano, apply for the job at the nearest local office of the SWA. Job band of the late Virginia A+ student. … the problems of poverty man that he was. He great grandchildren, (O’Toole) Dolan, he was over 10 years at the order #4559098. Plant, cultivate and harvest fruit, vegetables Dolan Insurance Agency. In high school the only in a weekly Bible study will forever will be in nieces, nephews, rela- and ornamental flowers crops. Use of pruning tools, apply the devoted father of Wil- team Dad was on was the group, Dad commented our hearts. tives and friends. Dona- liam Dolan and his wife During those 10 years CODMAN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD pesticides. Sorting, processing, and packing products. Set he and I became very debating team. He never that he actually didn’t re- tions may be made in up, operate and repair farm machinery. Set up irrigation and Jill of Marshfield, Terry won any sports trophies ally know about poverty, EVANS, Robert A. of “Helen’s” memory to the 587 WASHINGTON STREET Dolan of Dorchester, close. … Dad was honest, Johnny Flaherty will read from his book of poetry, DORCHESTER MA 02124 maintain. Work mainly outdoors, could be extremely hot or very smart, funny, and … but he could win just as he had had a very com- Dorchester, March 15. MA Alzheimer’s Associa- EBBING AND FIBBING during a book signing event cold conditions. Work requires to frequently bend,, stoop Martha Dolan Cosgrove about any argument that fortable upbringing. So Beloved son of the late tion, 480 Pleasant St., and her husband Brian fun to be with. He at the Eire Pub on Thurs., April 4 at 4 p.m. and lift up to fifty pounds. Work on ladders at heights of up was comfortable with he got into. He could his assignment for that Marguerite O. (Mellen) Watertown, MA 02472. Asset Manager to twenty feet. Thirty days experience in duties listed above. of Milton, the late Kathy really talk. It was a week was to go into a poor and William Evans. SYMES, Mary R. Saturday, March 30 (Dolan) Newberry, Tom brilliant big-shots from March 2013 fancy schools as well as skill that he practiced section of Boston and Brother of the late Wil- (Donahue) of Dorches- • Dorchester Park Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., rain Dolan and his wife his whole life. Wherever talk to people. He went liam L. Evans. ter. Wife of the late Victor or shine. Meet at tennis courts. Children 12 or under. homeless souls who had The Asset Manager manages the physical, financial and HELP WANTED Maura of Westborough, is his right now, believe to the South End and FEDERCHOOK, C. Symes. Daughter of • Dorchester-based reading series Write on the lost everything. social health of the CSNDC’s 900+/- unit affordable and Joe Dolan, Jr. of me, he is talking. visited two soup kitch- Eleanor F. (Brown) the late Ellen “Nellie” DOT and the Grove Hall Branch Library present the ACCOUNTING CLERK Dad approached busi- housing and 50,000+ sf commercial RE portfolio. Milton. He leaves five He was the valedicto- ens, including one that in Dorchester, age 91 (Gilligan) and Patrick Grove Hall Reading Series, hosted by Dorchester poet grandchildren, three ness the same way he Manage financial workouts/restructurings for existing PART-TIME approached life. He saw rian at his high school also housed homeless years. Wife of the late Donahue. Mother of Ste- Arthur Collins and featuring local writers Véronique graduation … [and he men, Haley House. … Henry O. Mother of phen Symes of Dorches- Epiter and Kurt Klopmeier. 2 p.m., Grove Hall Branch properties, fill commercial vacancies, develop and Meetinghouse Bank, a local community bank, is followed in the footsteps During that visit Joe Henry J. and his wife ter and Michael Symes implement related marketing strategies, manage seeking a part-time accounting clerk for 15-20 of his father and brother met the woman running Eileen A. Federchook of and his wife Georgine of relationships with commercial tenants, develop/ hours/week. Job responsibilities will include posting when he went off to the soup kitchen, Kathe Dorchester and Billerica. Bradford. implement proactive asset management systems such as to the general ledger and processing accounts Harvard at the age of McKenna. She explained Grandmother of Taylor ZAKS, Genevieve dash boards, deal books, lease interest protocols, asset payable. Also will assist the accounting dept. with TEVNAN TEVNAN 16. Once he turned 17, Haley House’s mission to J. Federchook. Sister I. (Ziolkowski) age management plans and automated systems to insure other clerical functions such as filing and research as needed. 100 City Hall Plaza 415 Neponset Avenue he took the competitive him: to feed the hungry, of the late Frank, Joe, 95, of Dorchester. Wife key benchmarks for financing, refinancing, lease and Boston, MA 02108 Dorchester, MA 02124 exam held by his Con- offer them a cot to sleep and Billy Brown, Dottie of the late Edmund J. contract renewal , and tenant comportment etc, are Must have proven organizational and verbal/ 617-423-4100 617-265-4100 gressman, and won an on and help alleviate Wood, Mildred Shenk, Zaks. Mother of Anne K. timely identified and addressed. Connect systems and written communication skills. Candidate should appointment to the [US their suffering. Dad and Florence Piscatello. Alcott of Pembroke and work with the work of other agency departments in have computer skills and a working knowledge of Naval] Academy. He was hooked. Survived by many nieces the late Robert E. Zaks furtherance of complementary goals. Manage reporting Microsoft Office. Attorneys at Law and communications, oversee and evaluate the third www.tevnan.com finished his freshman He became an active and nephews. Late re- of Brockton, Thomas High School diploma or equivalent required. year at Harvard in May member of the Haley tired employee of Joseph J. Zaks of Raynham party property management company, represent the 1942 and reported to House community and Pollack Co. and Jordan and Elaine G. Zaks of NDC in various public forums, work closely with NDC Apply in person at Meetinghouse Bank, 2250 Annapolis the following for over 30 years he Marsh Co. Dorchester. Sister of resident resources staff to insure social goals are met Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124, Contact: week. … As a naval helped Haley House GRAVES, Driscilla the late Stanley and Ca- etc. Minimum Bachelor’s degree required in related Wayne Gove, or e-mail resume to: wgove@ “Close to Home” officer he served in both feed and bring comfort of Dorchester. Wife of mille. Also survived by field with 4-5 years relevant experience in affordable meetinghousebank.com the Atlantic and Pacific to those who need it. the late Berkley Graves. 8 loving grandchildren. housing development and/or asset management required. Oceans. He told me that He helped cook and Mother of Debra Graves Remembrances may be Send resume and cover letter to, Executive Director, being in the navy was the serve the meals, clean of Dorchester. She leaves made to St. Brendan’s CSNDC, 587 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124 most exciting time of his the kitchen, and shared a host of nieces, neph- Parish, 15 Rita Rd., or email: [email protected] by May 1, 2013. #14-13 Equal Opportunity Employer life. He loved being in the time and conversation ews, other relatives and Dorchester, MA 02124. Navy. (Does anyone here with men who had lost friends.

LEGAL NOTICES ESTATE OF FINNEGAN ASSOCIATES REALTORS ROBERT GAUVREAU COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF Cedar Grove Cemetery MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT SUFFOLK, ss. SEEKING INFORMATION ON PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT 793 Adams Street, Adams Corner, Dorchester, MA CONSECRATED IN 1868 the veracity of son borne of Robert THE TRIAL COURT Suffolk Probate & Family Court Suffolk Probate & Family Court PROBATE COURT 24 New Chardon St., PO Box 9667 24 New Chardon St., PO Box 9667 Gauvreau and Agnes Gauvreau Case No. SU13P0111 On the banks of the Neponset Boston 02114 Boston 02114 (617) 282-8189 www.finneganrealtors.com a/k/a Robert Gambello and Agnes (617) 788-8300 (617) 788-8300 To all persons interested in the estate of Gambello for the administration of CITATION ON PETITION FOR CITATION ON PETITION FOR Fred E. Gaskins late of Boston, in said County, deceased in testate. the estate. FORMAL ADJUDICATION FORMAL ADJUDICATION Inquiries on gravesites are invited. Docket No. SU13P0468EA Docket No. SU13P0570EA A petition has been presented to said IN THE ESTATE OF IN THE ESTATE OF Court for license to sell – at public auc- WELCOME TO: Non-Sectarian. Robert Gauvreau MARY E. SALUS STEPHEN J. GRAHAM tion – private sale – private – certain real estate of deceased – and that the Date of Death: DATE OF DEATH: 01/14/2013 DATE OF DEATH: 02/19/2013 LEGAL NOTICES Cemetery Office open daily at To all interested persons: To all interested persons: petitioner may become the purchaser of December 1, 2012 A petition has been filed by: John Moore of A petition has been filed by: Stephen J. said real estate. If you desire to object 346 Winter Street, brockton 920 Adams St. Graham, Jr. of Dorchester, MA request- thereto you or your attorney should file COMMONWEALTH OF COMMONWEALTH OF Intestate, Orange County, NY Milton, MA requesting that the Court enter MASSACHUSETTS a formal Decree and Order of testacy and ing that the Court enter a formal Decree a written appearance in said Court at MASSACHUSETTS Dorchester, MA 02124 Boston before ten o’clock in the forenoon SUFFOLK, ss. for such other relief as requested in the and Order of testacy and for such other THE TRIAL COURT THE TRIAL COURT Telephone: 617-825-1360 Respond to: 845-541-7069 Petition. And also requesting that: John relief as requested in the Petition. And on the 18th day of April, 2013, the return PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT within 14 days of this publication. Moore of Milton, MA be appointed as also requesting that: Stephen J. Graham, day of this citation. NOTICE AND ORDER: INFORMAL PROBATE Personal Representative of said estate Jr. of Dorchester, MA be appointed as Bk: 38868 Pg: 172 PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT PUBLICATION NOTICE Open House to serve Without Surety on the bond. Personal Representative of said estate IN RE: 25 Hecla Street, Boston OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR IN THE ESTATE OF Docket No. SU13P0112GD You have the right to obtain a copy of to serve Without Surety on the bond. Suffolk County, Massachusetts 02122 BETTY JEAN BING You have the right to obtain a copy of EXHIBIT “A” IN THE INTERESTS OF the Petition from the Petitioner or at MICHAEL FRANCISCO SANFORD a/k/a: Betty J. Bing Sunday the Court. You have a right to object to the Petition from the Petitioner or at The land with the buildings thereon, a/k/a: Betty J. Lewis Bing situated in Boston, (Dorchester) Suffolk OF DORCHESTER, MA this proceeding. To do so, you or your the Court. You have a right to object to MINOR County Massachusetts, bounded and DATE OF DEATH: July 7, 2010 attorney must file a written appearance this proceeding. To do so, you or your Notice to all Interested Parties March 24th attorney must file a written appearance described as follows: SUFFOLK DIVISION and objection at this Court before 10:00 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a 24 New Chardon Street and objection at this Court before 10:00 SOUTHERLY by Hecla Street, thirty- a.m. on 04/11/2013. Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Boston, MA 02114 a.m. on 04/25/2013. eight (38) feet; MInor filed on01/15/2013 by Feary A. Sanford from This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline 617-788-8300 This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline WESTERLY by Lot 10. as shown on a of Dorchester, MA will be held 06/04/2013 by which you must file a written appear- 09:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. To all persons interested in above cap- by which you must file a written appear- plan herinafter mentioned, one hundred tioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner ance and objection if you object to this ance and objection if you object to this fourteen and 8/10 (114.8) feet; Located at Brooke Courthouse, 24 New 11AM to 2PM proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- proceeding. If you fail to file a timely writ- NORTERHLY by Lot 4, as shown on said Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114. Johnsee Bing of Boston, MA. ten appearance and objection followed 2. Response to Petition: You may The estate is being administered ten appearance and objection followed plan, thirty-eight and 88/100 (38.88) feet; respond by filing a written response to the by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty EASTERLY by Lot 8, as shown on said under informal procedure by the Personal (30) days of the return date, action may Petition or by appearing in person at the hear- 3 bedroom single col. (30) days of the return date, action may plan, one hundred twelve (112) feet. ing. If you choose to file a written response, Representative under the Massachusetts be taken without further notice to you. be taken without further notice to you. Containing 4,338 square feet of land you need to: Uniform Probate Code without supervision with oversized 2 car The estate is being administered under The estate is being administered under according to said plan, more or less, File the original with the Court; and by the Court. Inventory and accounts are formal procedure by the Personal formal procedure by the Personal and being shown as Lot 9 on a plan Mail a copy to all interested parties at least not required to be filed with the Court, but garage Representative under the Massachu- Representative under the Massachu- dated Nov. 12, 1910, drawn by Whitman five (5) business days before the hearing. interested parties are entitled to notice setts Uniform Probate Code without setts Uniform Probate Code without 3. Counsel for the Minor: the Minor & Howard, Civil Engineers, recorded in (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the regarding the administration from Personal Stop in. supervision by the Court. Inventory and supervision by the Court. Inventory and Suffolk County Registry of Deeds in Book accounts are not required to be filed with right to request that counsel be appointed Representative and can petition the Court accounts are not required to be filed with 3499, Page 254. for the minor. the Court, but recipients are entitled to the Court, but recipients are entitled to in any matter relating to the estate, includ- Learn how this home Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- 4. Presence of the Minor at hearing: A ing distribution of assets and expenses notice regarding the administration from notice regarding the administration from STRONG First Justice of this Court. minor over age 14 has the right to be present could be yours with the Personal Representative and can the Personal Representative and can Date: November 10, 2011 at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it of administration. Interested parties are petition the Court in any matter relating petition the Court in any matter relating Patricia M. Campatelli is not in the minor’s best interests. entitled to petition the Court to institute low down payment, to the estate, including distribution of to the estate, including distribution of Register of Probate THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important formal proceedings and to obtain orders assets and expenses of administration. assets and expenses of administration. court proceeding that may affect your rights terminating or restricting the powers of no PMI and possible Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- Witness, HON. JOAN P. ARM- For the latest updates has been scheduled. If you do not understand Personal Representatives appointed STRONG First Justice of this Court. this notice or other court papers, please STRONG First Justice of this Court. log on to dotnews.com contact an attorney for legal advice. under informal procedure. A copy of the Seller participation. Date: March 06, 2013 Date: March 20, 2013 Offered @ $278,888. AND Follow us on March 6, 2013 Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained Patricia M. Campatelli Patricia M. Campatelli Patricia M. Campatelli from the Petitioner. Register of Probate Register of Probate twitter @DotNews Register of Probate Page 24 THE Reporter March 28, 2013 Quincy Street corridor revamp set for public review ment, the Department R & R Landscape Co. of Public Works, and P.O. Box 220664 Dorchester, MA 02122 the Mayor’s Office of 617-828-7404, 617-506-8996 Neighborhood Services. “We’ve got every de- [email protected] partment in the city http://www.rr-landscaping.com meeting on a very regular basis,” said Sheila Dillon, Now that spring is here, R & R plans to start the landscape season the head of the Depart- in mid to late March (weather permitting). We hope that you, as a ment of Neighborhood valued customer, continue to use our services. As always, we offer a variety of landscape services: from cleanups to Development. The effort installations. A full range of maintenance contracts are also would be implemented available to custom fit our customers’ needs. Please call us at starting in 2015, accord- 617-506-8996 to request your spring cleanup or any of our other ing to the Cecil Group various landscape services. presentation. Thank You. More information on the effort is available at QuincyCorridor.org.

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With public input, city officials plan to overhaul OUTLET PRICES the streets in the Quincy St. corridor, between Co- lumbia Rd. and Blue Hill Ave., to make them more pedestrian-friendly. (Continued from page 1) go through the area: Supreme Liquors more friendly for the Route 16, from Forest neighborhood,” said Hills to JFK/UMass, and Vineet Gupta, director Route 45, which travels of planning for the city’s Blue Hill Avenue from Transportation Depart- Ruggles Station to the ment. Franklin Park Zoo. Bacardi Rum...... 1.75ltr...... $21.99 The improvements Side streets that fall Svedka Vodka...... 1.75ltr...... $19.99 within the boundaries of come as federal housing Dewars White Label ...... 1.75ltr...... $33.99 Baron Herzog Cabernet/Merlot ...... $9.99 officials have set aside the project include Dacia Tanqueray Gin...... 1.75ltr ...... $32.99 Bartenura D’Asti ...... $11.99 $20.5 million for the re- Street, Perth Street, Seagrams Seven Crown...... 1.75ltr...... $18.99 Howard Avenue, Dun- Weinstock Red/White ...... $8.99 vitalization of the Quincy Jose Cuervo Tequila ...... 1.75ltr ...... $29.99 Street area, which is keld Street, Mascoma Manischewitz Traditionals ...... $3.99 New Amsterdam Vodka ...... 1.75ltr ...... $17.99 home to about 8,900 Street, Magnolia Street, Manischewitz Creams ...... $3.99 Old Thompson ...... 1.75ltr ...... $11.99 low-income families. Ceylon Street, and Baker *** ALL WINES 750 ml Quincy Commons, a and Drayton avenues. Captain Morgan Spiced Rum .. 1.75ltr ...... $31.99 project with 40 units of af- Boston-based Cecil Paul Masson Brandy ...... 1.75ltr ...... $18.99 fordable elderly housing, Group put together a Jack Daniels ...... 1.75ltr ...... $39.99 is under construction. presentation made to Baileys Irish Cream ...... 1.75ltr ...... $29.99 Another project, known residents last week, Patron Silver ...... 750ml ...... $39.99 as Quincy Heights, will which states that there Hennessy Cognac ...... 1.75ltr ...... $59.99 Mark West Pinot Noir ...... $9.99 include the redevelop- are “pedestrian safety Grand Marnier ...... 750ml ...... $29.99 Kendall Jackson Chardonnay ...... $10.99 ment of 129 existing issues” at the Quincy Dr. McGillicuddy Schnapps ...... 1.75ltr ...... $24.99 Cigar Box Cabernet ...... $7.99 homes and break ground Street and Magnolia Balvenie 12yr ...... 750ml ...... $49.99 Clos du Bois Chardonnay ...... $10.99 in the coming months. Strete intersection, that Knob Creek ...... 750ml ...... $28.99 Cellar #8 Merlot ...... $7.99 A third piece of the a crosswalk is necessary Bulleit Rye ...... 750ml ...... $27.99 Layer Cake Pinot Noir ...... $10.99 area’s redevelopment is at the intersection at Irish Mist ...... 750ml ...... $23.99 Bogle Merlot ...... $7.99 Howard Avenue, that a former factory, which Sambuca Romana ...... 750ml ...... $21.99 Caymus Conundrum ...... $17.99 is being converted into the sidewalks are too Amaretto Di Saronno ...... 750ml ...... $21.99 A By Acacia Pinot Noir ...... $11.99 a space for small busi- narrow, and that there Edna Valley Cabernet ...... $10.99 nesses. is a lack of benches and Apothic White or Red ...... $8.99 The BRA has been trash cans along the Beringer White Zinfandel ...... $4.99 corridor. charged with coming up Ravenswood Varietals ...... $6.99 with a preliminary de- The multi-agency Barefoot Varietals ...... $4.99 sign plan for the so-called improvement effort is ex- Miller Highlife ...... 30pks ...... $15.99 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages ...... $8.99 Quincy Corridor, which pected to last six to eight Bud & Bud Light ...... 24pk Bottle ...... $17.99 has 11 intersections and months and includes Miller Lite ...... 24pk Bottle ...... $17.99 Yellow Tail Varietals ...... $5.99 stretches down Quincy the BRA, the Depart- Coors Light ...... 24pk Bottle ...... $17.99 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc ...... $9.99 Street from Blue Hill ment of Neighborhood Sam Adams ...... 12pk btl ...... $12.99 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio ...... $19.99 Avenue to Columbia Development, the Boston Sierra Nevada ...... 12pk btl ...... $12.99 Louis Jadot Macon Villages ...... $9.99 Road. Two bus routes Transportation Depart- Magic Hat ...... 12pk btl ...... $13.99 Faustino V Reserva ...... $15.99 Long Trail ...... 12pk btl ...... $12.99 Nipozzano Chianti ...... $15.99 Brooklyn ...... 12pk btl ...... $13.99 Cavit Pinot Grigio ...... $6.99 Marshall School Harpoon ...... 12pk btl ...... $13.99 Moet Brut Imperial ...... $34.99 Wachusett ...... 12pk btl ...... $13.99 Veuve Clicquot Yellow ...... $48.99 conversion Redhook ...... 12pk btl ...... $13.99 Freixenet ...... $7.99 Heineken loose ...... $21.99 Domain Chandon Brut ...... $14.99 Corona loose ...... $22.99 Korbel Champagne ...... $10.99 proving a lure Becks loose ...... $19.99 M&R Asti Spumante Spumante ...... $10.99 (Continued from page 1) areas; their main goal is Heineken ...... 12pk btl...... $11.99 Lunetta Prosecco ...... $7.99 to have children succeed Corona ...... 12pk btl ...... $11.99 parents hoping to stick *** ALL WINES 750 ml around. Her nine year and be successful,” she Becks ...... 12pk btl ...... $10.99 old is in the third grade said. Stella Artois ...... 12pk btl ...... $12.99 and has struggled with According to the school New Castle ...... 12pk btl ...... $10.99 math and reading at the department, which cited Warsteiner ...... 12pk btl ...... $11.99 Marshall, she said. MCAS test scores, 10 Angry Orchid Cider ...... 12pk btl ...... $12.99 “I just feel like there percent of Marshall stu- Woodchuck Cider ...... 12pk btl ...... $12.99 was no structure there dents are proficient in Twisted Tea ...... 12pk btl ...... $11.99 for my son,” she said. English and 12 percent Mikes Hard Lemonade ...... 12pk btl ...... $11.99 Groce, a Mattapan are proficient in math. Smirnoff Party Pack ...... 12pk btl ...... $11.99 native who lives five The school, which is minutes away from the located in the Bowdoin- Marshall, contemplated Geneva neighborhood, 500 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA (Fields Corner Shopping Center) (617) 287-1097 moving her son into has at times felt over- Supreme a charter school, but whelmed by nearby 540 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester, MA (across from McDonalds) (617) 288-2886 decided to stay after at- violence, such as in 600 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA (Central Square) (617) 661-8629 tending meetings around November 2009, when a Liquors the planned conversion man was shot 100 yards * Ad must be presented All Beer Plus Deposit into UP Academy. “It away and gang-related NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. SALE EFFECTIVE 3/21-3/31/13 seems like they have shootings after school plans in place for certain hours. • WINE OUTLET BEER LIQUOR B EER • WINE OUTLET • BEER OUTLET • LIQUOR OUTLET • WINE OUTLET •