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century. During those twenty years, the City has plodded along, doing lots of stuff, some good, some not This Week’s so good, depending upon whom you ask. In 2013, and likely for the rest Poll On of the first quarter of this century, doing good will not be good enough. Page 2 Boston has to be great at what it does. If Boston is to compete on a global scale, it needs great talent. If Boston is to welcome back the middle class and keep our educated talent here, South Boston Today it needs affordable middle market housing. If Boston wants families to stay here and raise their children, it needs great schools with great Get Out To Vote – teachers. If Boston wants safe and healthy neighborhoods, it needs Don’t Complain If You Don’t great leadership. If Boston wants fter 20 years, this political SOUTH BOSTON TODAY to embrace its burgeoning diversity @SBostonToday cliché is actually true – Staff Report and insure that economic prosperity This is the most important election of our city leaders has the reaches all neighborhoods, it needs A Go to our South Boston Today election of our generation. Although most direct effect on our quality of life great vision. we elected two new US Senators, The election for Mayor of Boston Getting from ‘Good to Great’ will page to vote on our weekly poll. Washington DC is still in gridlock and on November 5 is the first one require a mayor with vision, capacity, Make sure you like & share we can do very little about that. The without an incumbent in the 21st CONTINUED ON page 8

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SOUTH BOSTON TODAY EDITORIAL Vote by staff n order to be editorially responsible we should Iuse this week to urge you to VOTE and we do. However the confluence of election, Halloween and printing deadline compel us to combine the two events. When you see the kids on Broadway in costumes this weekend and on Halloween, first of all, keep an eye out for them and slow down, if you’re driving. At the same time, when you see the kids all dressed up with innocence, hope and belief on their faces, remember this is what the election is about. It’s what it’s always about. What’s best for the future- for their future. This is about the election of a mayor and city council that creates a Boston which offers a ‘sense of place’, where our children and their families can fully expect to have a bright future. So if for no other reason, vote for what will make this a better city for our children. They are what we are all about.

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emember when Halloween hard on this town’s behalf. City gathering signatures on petitions College campus, a group of students used to be fun? Well, for most Councilors Bill Linehan, Stephen to ban snake skin boots for those said that they will wear anything they R people, especially the kids, Murphy and former councilor Mike thinking of going as Crocodile darn well please and they dare the it still is. More on this topic below. Flaherty who need our support are Dundee. If you go as an Angel, school administrators to try and do But popping up in certain places are on the ballot. This is not a newspaper some atheists might get traumatized. something about it. Said one student the Politically Correct loons who endorsement. It is a suggestion from Dress as the devil and Christians fed up with the nonsense “If I feel for years have been trying to ruin me, personally. Like every other could complain. Oh wait, to the like dressing up like Robert E. Lee Christmas, Thanksgiving, Columbus area, we need to support those PC crowd It’s always ok to offend and carrying a Confederate Flag Day, Easter and every other holiday who have a proven track record of Christians. And yet there are people while riding a horse, I’ll do just that. loved by the overwhelming number supporting South Boston. Polls open who are actually following these Said another student, “We just might of Americans. And now, they are at 7am and do not close until 8pm. stupid rules, because they think it’s go dressed up like the nuttyAssistant even starting on Halloween. Back to Halloween – It is being the right thing to do. Dean making these stupid rules and go But first – Next Tuesday is reported on mainstream news But we’re happy to report that the as a cuckoo clock. Everyone will know Election Day. As we say every time outlets that there are some grade backlash has started. On that Seattle CONTINUED ON page 16 it comes around – “If you don’t schools and college campuses that vote on Tuesday, don’t complain are trying to ban many types of on Wednesday. It needs bringing costumes people can wear. The most up every election cycle that recent to make the news is a Seattle neighborhoods without big voter College campus that is demanding turnouts get much less respect and that students refrain from dressing attention than those areas that vote like American Indians, because it in large numbers. Politicians watch might offend Indians. No dressing for turnout percentages. If a certain like cowboys because that too might section of the city, county or state offend Indians. You can’t dress shows even the slightest sign of like a rap singer. It might offend apathy, you can almost count on African Americans. Duck Dynasty constituent services suffering as outfits are not allowed because Red a result. Over many generations, Necks might retaliate. Can’t wear South Boston has been famous for a Sombrero either. Mexicans might massive voter participation and take it as a slap to their culture. political activism. But not as much There is a list now of so many in recent times. If the powers that be; costumes these Looney libs want to whether they are elected officials, ban, it would be easier to make a list rich developers or outside special of what is acceptable to them. interest groups sense weakness or a I’m guessing they think if you lack of will by neighborhood people dress as a Viking, Norwegians will to get involved, like vultures, they take offense. If you go as a tree, will circle above, move in and take environmentalists will be upset. what they want. Just look at the Thinking of getting your kid a disrespect the BRA and their greedy Scooby Doo costume? Better think enablers at City Hall have been again. PETA might say you are treating this community with lately. exploiting animals. The word is they Voting is power. No matter what the took shark costumes off the shelves weather, please come out and vote because Green Peace threatened on Tuesday. South Boston has good to protest. And the Reptile Anti- men running; men who have worked Defamation League is said to be out 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Dear Editor: outside of the parking fines and fees, is through the I first became interested in John Connolly when I am voting for Marty Walsh for Mayor. ‘oh-yea-by-the-way’ public-meetings to announce he had the courage to run against Mayor Menino. I resonate with Marty on many personal levels. what city hall has Okayed for our community He didn’t wait for the nod or the clear sailing. He is dedicated to: neighborhoods, working men without input from residents. He showed that same type of courage when he and women, healthcare and education. He doesn’t Like many friends I know, I am what I refer to challenged the Boston Public Schools to bring talk about it, or dream about it; he lives it. as, an abandoned Democrat, growing up in South back the option of attending school close to home. He is a city guy, a neighborhood guy, a people- Boston. But as a fiscal conservative and a believer in As someone who has been concerned about first guy. Raised in Dorchester … he knows the small and efficient government, I determined that the runaway development for some time, I look happiness, struggles and distress that exist in the Democratic Party became a very singular one-way forward to the day when a neighborhood voice is everyday life of every neighborhood family. street. I was left behind. I now vote as ‘Unaligned’ or actually heard. John pledges to give us a voice so His personal strength was forged by his parents ‘Independent’ or whatever they want to call it. that developers have to listen. There is housing for and through his friends, his co-workers and from And, as an artist, I’d be less that transparent if the rich, the short termers and for the poor. We need the streets of our city. I didn’t mention that he will be a champion of housing for the families that will help stabilize our Marty knows first-hand the ravages of disease the arts in Boston. I resonate with Marty Walsh neighborhoods as well as for our seniors on fixed and the value of good and innovative health care for many reasons and found solid answers in his income so that they can remain in the communities He knows the pain, the tears, the uncertainty of make-up, experience and plans as mayor. they helped build. John pledges to make that one life and the joy of survival as a childhood cancer As this is why I am voting for Marty Walsh for of his top priorities. survivor. He will be a great health advocate. Mayor of Boston. Tying education together with public safety and I have been living too long in a district wherein Respectfully, jobs makes sense. One needs the other in order to the only contact we have with the city government, Dan McCole make our community stronger and better. John has also committed to support our youth sports and after school programs. In my opinion, he is the best candidate to keep families in this city. Respectfully, Kevin Lally www.southbostontoday.com

Growing up in South Boston, I have always admired Bill Linehan for the decent family man he is and for his decades of dedication to our neighborhood. As senator, I had the privilege of working alongside Bill on the many issues that affect our town and I know that we need his experi- ence and leadership on the City Council now more than ever. I know Bill Linehan, I trust him, and I believe in him. I hope you join me in voting for Bill Linehan On Tuesday, November 5th.

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nlike most media tripping was built, the area was rezoned for an official government agency, choice for a different future. Both over themselves in trying housing. Conveniently, the proposed which has since caused Caesar’s candidates seem to be competent, U to outdo each other in new hotels on D Street are able to take exit, when so much is at stake? earnest and likable. Both seem to heaping praise on the outgoing advantage of that residential zoning. Even well regulated and licensed be good men. There is, though, a administration many of us here at We are not alone in this gambling venues are proven to distinct difference in their visions. “ground zero” see the last 20 years administration’s game of ‘promise cause many different societal Both say the right things about through a different prism. them anything’ until the project is problems and family strife. Why quality of life and city services. Both Recently it was recounted here built. Residents around Fenway Park keep people in the dark on such recognize development is essential to the 1998 approval and funding of a grudgingly agreed to close Yawkey an important choice they have growth. So the choice is simple, yet South Boston Youth Center that was Way during game day events - not to make? Why do the interests important. It’s a choice of a new way never built with the disposition of insignificant when realizing this is of developers whether variance or a continuance of the old. Who its $400,000 unknown. This was the the only intersecting street between approvals or tax breaks always makes that case? first of what has become a pattern Commonwealth Ave. and the Fens come before the interests of the Choose wisely and hopefully a new of promising residents benefits for area of Boylston Street. Landsdowne people with this administration? day will dawn on election day. supporting large developments, only Street is always closed on game day. This upcoming election offers a Take care till next week. to renege on the promise after the Now in a closed door agreement, development approval. Yawkey Way is being “rented” In March of 1998, the lead story to Fenway Park allowing them to on the evening news and front page close and control the street every news the following day was the day. The Sox owners are happy, SAVINGS WITH MASS APPEAL signed agreement by the City and but the impacted residents less so, South Boston residents creating 120 which brings us, oddly enough, to SAFE DRIVING units of housing at D and First Streets the Suffolk Downs announcement BONUS® CHECK in exchange for support to build the that Caesars Gaming was being NEWNEW Convention Center. There were smiles forced out as a partner because the all around. Not a discouraging word Massachusetts Gaming Commission was heard from politicians, media or had discovered that organized residents. Fast forward two years to crime, through the Russian mafia, is May 24, 2000. The ground breaking allegedly involved in some fashion. has already started and the deal with This casino is a big deal, let’s not the developing company is signed that kid ourselves. Lots of big powerful day. The very next day the Boston money and interests involved. Let me help you get paid for driving safely. Globe prints the first of an almost This column would argue the most Now drivers in the Bay State can get a Safe Driving Bonus Check daily attack of editorials calling South important interest is the future of the every 12 months for staying accident-free. It’s part of Your Choice Bostonians greedy extortionists. The city and its people. They should have Auto® Insurance, only from Allstate. Want to start earning your same day, the Mayor announces he is all the facts. They should not have savings? Call me first. tearing up the deal. His stated reasons information about the proponents were “he heard some of the people held from them. It turns out that The Hanley Agency involved were unscrupulous”, which while he was promoting the casino (617) 500-4350 was absolutely untrue, but typical of over the last month, Mayor Menino the bullying tactics back then. Not an knew of the Russian connections and 135 Emerson Street ounce of any kind of proof emerged chose to remain silent. When asked South Boston then or since but approximately 400 why, his response was they were or more South Bostonians were only “rumors”. Weren’t they only denied an opportunity to continue “rumors” when he blew up a deal for Feature is optional and subject to terms, conditions and availability. Safe Driving Bonus won’t apply after an accident. Allstate Insurance to live here - a form of “economic 120 units of affordable housing? Company: Northbrook’ IL. © 2011 Allstate Insurance Company 49378 genocide”. Even though no housing Why discount rumors from 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013

Vertex Gets A Reality Check SOUTH BOSTON TODAY are the key factors in economic Staff Report growth. Public stimulus in the form of ertex Pharmaceuticals says tax incentives must be matched by the it plans to eliminate about reality of Global competition. V15 percent of its worldwide The Cambridge-based biotechnology workforce, including about 175 firm made the announcement on positions in Massachusetts. Tuesday, saying that sales of Incivek, Just two weeks ago, Vertex, which a drug to treat Hepatitis C, were is expanding to the South Boston expected to continue to decline as Waterfront and vacating its multi- other treatments become available. An building offices in Cambridge, advisory committee to the U.S. Food announced a new partnership between and Drug Administration recently the University of Massachusetts and recommended approval of a competing Vertex Pharmaceuticals that aims to hepatitis C drug from Gilead Sciences. support South Boston high school More than any company, Vertex students at the Green Academy with Pharmaceuticals Inc. has symbolized Science Leaders Scholarships, as the explosive growth of the Boston area they pursue degrees in the science, biotechnology industry. It won back-to- technology, engineering, and math back approvals over the past two years (STEM) fields. In announcing this, to sell drugs for hepatitis C and cystic Mayor Tom Menino stated, “It’s fibrosis, emerging as a stock market so important that our young people favorite. Vertex acknowledged that it are encouraged to pursue careers in misjudged the market for what had been STEM fields. These are the jobs of its best-selling drug. the future, especially in Boston.” This Because of the cuts, company officials is not expected to be affected, but the said, Vertex will return $4.4 million in surprise layoff announcement points tax incentives it received from the state out that market forces and competition for creating jobs in Massachusetts. October 31, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 7

SOUTH BOSTON TODAY It’s Not Just About You, It’s About Us. Staff Report diversity sake, or an equation where enough to make the kind of changes diversity and talent intersect? in the city bureaucracy to insure better The final debate between City services and programs in education, Councilor John Connolly and public safety and housing and Representative Marty Walsh held progressive enough to bring economic on Tuesday has put the pre-finishing opportunity to all neighborhoods. touches on a campaign sidetracked, Walsh’s responses in the debate legitimately, by questions about pointed to his record of being able to the impact of nearly $2 million of negotiate union contracts on behalf outside money from special interests of the building trades to prevent the supporting Walsh that were negative. need for binding arbitration, build These diversions aside, the final consensus among constituencies, imprint these candidates put on their bring government officials onto his message is the more important and team and use his life experiences to s a voter, if you vote in your the last decade all around this City. the question is – who has the vision, help guide his vision for the city. self interest, you certainly The time has arrived when the capacity and experience to manage In the final analysis, what kind of Awill find initial satisfaction urge to vote simply on self interest and lead a $2 billion enterprise with City do you want, not just for yourself, that you’ve somehow protected may have the unintended effect of a board of directors of between but for all Bostonians? As with many yourself. Sometimes, self interest continuing the same old, same old 100,000 and 600,000 depending on issues facing the city, we are all in has its place, especially when it and stymie the vision of a more how many people vote. this together. This may be the time to comes to personal safety and national inclusive Boston. Each candidate Connolly’s responses in the choose a mayor whose election will security, for example. Self interest in has committed to a City where debate pointed to his record of being allow your self-interest and the public its other forms, however, has been on diversity will be a factor, but differ independent enough to better manage interest to intersect. Then, we will unabashed and unfettered display over on the how. Is it diversity for the city’s finances, non-traditional have a city that will benefit all. Why I Support John Connolly for Mayor of Boston By Rep. Nick Collins My decision to endorse and support close to home. Whether you are a John Connolly for mayor is based on parent or not, quality schools close to his courage to stand up and take on home will lift our community up. the tough issues. But to do so, I believe we need a We need that courage to create more leader who has the courage to stand housing for seniors and middle market up for families in this city. I stood housing for middle class families so with John last year when he fought that they can remain in our community. to improve the schools. John Connolly We need that courage when it comes to took the lead on student assignment bringing more public safety resources reform and quality schools close to to the war on drugs. We need that home, which will provide safer and courage when it comes to giving our healthier neighborhoods and keep neighborhood a voice on development. middle class families in Boston. I also believe that for the first What Boston needs now is a leader time in a generation, we have an with the courage to make the tough opportunity to put our city on a decisions. I believe John Connolly is pathway to providing quality schools that leader. Paid for and Authorized by the Connolly Committee the Connolly by and Authorized for Paid

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Jim Rooney Honored by Massachusetts Building SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Congress press report history. This award is given only by said Rooney. “I am humbled by the unanimous approval of the Board of Massachusetts Building Congress Directors and officers of the MBC, and award and will always remain aware only when an individual in our industry that, as we move forward with our achieves extraordinary lifetime success. future projects, we strive to make “We recognize Jim’s career shows them give back even more.” extraordinary accomplishment,” About the Massachusetts Convention said Ben Goldfarb, MBC president. Center Authority (MCCA) “Our membership spans many ages, The Massachusetts Convention backgrounds and disciplines, and it is Center Authority owns and oversees a tribute to Jim that his contributions the operations of the Boston are so widely known and appreciated Convention across the entire MBC community & Exhibition Center, the John and its member companies. In Jim’s B. Hynes Veterans Memorial career, he has proven that there Convention Center, the MassMutual is power in collaboration: on the Center in Springfield, MA and the BOSTON – James E. Rooney, presented at MBC’s 93rd Annual team leading the construction of the Boston Common Parking Garage. executive director of the Massachusetts Dinner October 17 at the Westin Boston Boston Convention & Exhibition The BCEC and Hynes have Convention Center Authority, was Waterfront Hotel. Center, in his civic pursuits, and in earned a rare gold standard from honored last week by the Massachusetts The Massachusetts Building his leadership at MCCA.” the International Association of Building Congress and received the Congress Outstanding Achievement Rooney previously served as director Congress Centres (AIPC), making group’s Skyline Award for Outstanding Award has been presented only six of development and construction for the Boston only the fourth city in North Achievement. The rare award was times in the organization’s 93-year MCCA, overseeing construction of the America and the 12th worldwide to $850 million BCEC and the renovation have been awarded this top standard, and expansion of the $71 million the highest certification level a MassMutual Center. The BCEC project convention facility can achieve under St. John School was later hailed as one of the best-run strict AIPC guidelines. North End, Boston public works projects in the country, In 2012, the MCCA hosted 245 www.sjsne.com and both projects were completed on events at the BCEC and Hynes schedule and within budget. He and with 654,119 attendees, generating Accepting enrollment for fall 2014 his team are currently planning the 561,279 hotel room nights and $656 construction of several hotels near the million in economic impact. The Grades 1-8 BCEC as well as the possible expansion MCCA is currently in the midst Full or part-time Pre-Kindergarten 3 of the convention center. of its Top 5 campaign to launch Full day Pre-Kindergarten 4 “When we build something, Boston into the top five convention K3 and K4 utilize the OWL curriculum especially in state government, we destinations in North America. Full day Kindergarten strive to create a structure that is For more information, go to www. After School Program until 6:00 pm focused on benefiting one and all,” massconvention.com.

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John Connolly’s Plan to Create Housing Options For Everyone very person who chooses graduates, young artists, and young Development Corporations who can seniors. Much of our affordable housing to live in Boston should be professionals; and remarket units to eligible families. was built in the 1960s and 1970s with Eable to confidently say that • Expanding programs that increase home These partners can create mixed- 40-year restricted periods that required it is the best decision he or she ever ownership among our city workers. income, mixed-use developments on building owners to maintain affordable made. City Hall must work to ensure To ensure that a variety of price vacant and underutilized properties that rents. In 2015, over 2,000 units will be that our communities are vibrant ranges and sizes are available to meet promote transit-oriented and smart- at risk of losing their affordable status and diverse, welcoming and valuing the needs of our diverse population, growth principles. due to this “expiring use.” John will the contributions of each resident. we also must expand our stock of As mayor, John will lead a work with building owners, tenants, and Affordability is the lynchpin to this housing options. We must develop a conversation with banks and financial community partners to preserve these aspiration, and a strong and stable mix middle-market housing strategy that institutions, urging them to work on units as affordable, using strategies such of housing types that provide options allows families and our workforce to creative solutions to our city’s foreclosure as the state’s 40T law. for all residents is a start. While John live in the city. As mayor, John would problems. Concurrently, he will urge John believes that we all must work will continue to support and expand leverage the resources and influence cooperation with organizations such together and invest in our neighborhoods Boston’s good work around affordable of the Department of Neighborhood as Boston Community Capital, whose to make Boston as vibrant as ever. housing, expanding middle market Development, the BRA and the innovative programs are responsible for For people who want to invest in their housing for seniors, young families, Housing Trust to prioritize three- purchasing homes that are at risk for communities by buying a home, John young professionals, and young artists bedroom construction, artists’ lofts, foreclosure. BCC has already reduced will make sure we do everything we must be the centerpiece of our efforts. and affordable “micro-units” for our housing payments by 40% for hundreds can to provide homebuyer education As mayor, John’s priorities for young families, seniors, and young of citizens across the commonwealth, and ensure access to low-cost loans for strengthening neighborhoods by professionals. and the expansion of such programs is first-time and low-to-moderate income Creating Family-Friendly and We must push for more units for crucial to assisting Boston homeowners homebuyers. We should also pursue Workforce Housing will include: low-income households, including who are behind on their payments due to programs to support Boston teachers, • Building more 3 bedroom units for people who were formerly homeless. predatory mortgages and unemployment. police officers, firefighters, and other young families; Additionally, John will promote Since it is significantly more cost- city workers who want to live in our city. • Ensuring safe affordable housing the production of new affordable effective to utilize existing housing rather Our communities benefit when the men for our seniors. homeownership and rental opportunities than build new units, John Connolly and women who teach our children, • Increasing the supply of micro lofts by getting already-foreclosed properties will fight to preserve affordable housing keep our streets safe, and make our city to create affordable options for recent into the hands of Community across our city for working families and work are also our neighbors.

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Window Into The State House Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or acted upon by the Massachusetts Legislature. Many issues that are not related to local city government services are acted upon and have a direct impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education. We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives. These sources include a look ahead at the coming week in state government and summaries and analyses of the past week, re-caps of a range of state government activity, as well as links to other news.

E-CIGARETTE REGULATION of nicotine addicts,” Sanchez said. Rush (D-West Roxbury) and Rep. side of the issue voiced their opinions BILL CLEARS COMMITTEE During a hearing earlier this month, Carlo Basile (D-East Boston), who of a bill that would permit the practice. E-cigarettes would face the same Steve Ryan, executive director of co-chair the Committee on Veterans Public boards and commissions must tobacco control laws that prohibit the New England Convenience and Federal Affairs. Rush said the hold posted meetings in a physical sales to minors and prevent their use Store Association, said store owners bill builds on a law passed last year, place under the current law, which where smoking is banned, under a bill in his association shy away from known as the VALOR Act. The new Norfolk resident David Rosenberg recommended favorably Tuesday selling to minors. They support legislation, dubbed VALOR II, will said has prohibited boards in his town by a legislative committee. The restricting sales to minors, but think help veterans receive the benefits from participating in an online forum Joint Committee on Public Health “ restrictions on where products they deserve, he said. The bill would to prepare people for Town Meeting. voted in favor of the bill (H 3639), may be used is more complicated,” allow veterans enrolled in college Robert Ambrogi, an attorney and filed by the committee co-chair, he said. – C. Quinn/SHNS and called away to active duty to executive director of the Newspaper Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez (D-Jamaica SENATE SUPPORT delay their classes without penalty Publishers Association, argued against Plain). Forty-four cities and towns, UNANIMOUS FOR BILL or withdraw with a full refund. A the change in Open Meeting Law, saying including Boston, have imposed TO IMPROVE VETERANS local program created by the 2012 that great numbers of seniors, low- regulations on e-cigarettes, but state SERVICES VALOR Act allowing cities and income people, people with disabilities law is silent on the increasingly The Senate unanimously approved towns to offer property tax discounts and people in rural areas either don’t popular products. E-cigarettes legislation Thursday extending to to veterans that volunteer services to have or don’t use the Internet. are battery-operated products that veterans and their families enhanced the community would be expanded HOUSE ADVANCES deliver nicotine by vaporizing it. property tax relief opportunities, to include spouses of deceased or SPENDING BILL Proponents of restrictions have employment support services, and disabled veterans. The House on Tuesday morning decried that young people can walk new types of medals and license ONLINE PUBLIC MEETINGS gave initial approval to a fiscal 2013 into a store and legally purchase the plates honoring military veterans. UP FOR DISCUSSION budget bill that allocates $16.4 million products. “I filed this legislation to The bill (S 1876), which packaged The future of boards and commissions for the Executive Office of Health and prevent that, and hopefully prevent 14 different proposals into a single conducting some of their discussions Human Services, $13 million for the the creation of a new generation bill, was written by Sen. Michael online is unclear, as advocates on both CONTINUED ON page 16

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The Artists’ Studio The Arts and the Red Sox SOUTH BOSTON TODAY By Dan McCole ep, we’re in the middle of make a purchase directly from the direction of Dorothy Morris and the Red Sox and the World artists … without obstruction … Susan Mahan. The theme is peace and Y Series … however there are yeh. ‘without obstruction’ … like joy and adults and teens are invited to lots of ‘Art’ things going on in and the phantom call of ‘obstruction’ that come and read some of their works, or around the area. But until the Sox lost the game for the Sox Sunday just listen. The event is free and light take their fourth win (hopefully when night, when it was absolutely a bad refreshments will be served. the paper comes out on Thursday call. But let’s not dwell on that. And speaking of catchings … how game nonetheless. So back to the Arts. we’ll be celebrating the champs) let’s There is no use crying over an about David Ross … the back-up So, John Singer Sargent’s Watercolor settle back and quiet our nerves and umpire who, last year with two outs Red Sox catcher, known primarily Exhibit is still at the Museum of Fine contemplate the calming influence of in the ninth with a pitcher throwing for his work behind the plate, who Arts and the three Wyeths – N.C., creative art. a no-hitter, couldn’t see that a runner hits a run scoring (winning) double Andrew and Jamie, three generations Coming up, over the weekend was clearly out to everyone in the on Monday night. Another in the line of one of the most influential families (Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, park and throughout the television of back benchers who step up and in modern American art, are featured November 3 – from noon to 6 p.m.) world and ruined the pitcher’s no- deliver … for the Red Sox like Jonny in an exhibition at the Shelburne South Boston artists and craftspeople hitter. Gomes, (home run to win Sunday’s Museum and Shelburne, Vermont. in the Distillery building – 516 East But I’ve slipped off my message. game) and ailing Shane Victorino Still can catch a bit of the fall foliage Second Street, Medicine Wheel - So, now we move on to other things (winning home run in game three and on the drive if you hurry. 110 K Street and the Thomas Young in the art world.. taking a 98 mile and hour fastball in There’s some other arts stuff going Studio - 469 W. Broadway will open How’s this? Saturday , November the thigh for the team in game four.). on … but I don’t have the time to go their studios and share their work with 2, 1:30 at 3:30 the public can catch a And rookie Xander Bogaerts, second over it. I’m trying to get tickets for visitors. It’s all free to the public who ‘Poetry Reading’ at the South Boston in hitting to Papi who is hitting like a tomorrow’s game. I’ll drop in at the can spend some time schmoozing East Broadway Branch Library. man possessed.) MFA for another look at the Sargent with creative types, tour their studios The event is sponsored by the South But … that’s just a little boys game watercolors before the National where art is produced and just might Boston Arts Association under the … creative at times but a little boys Anthem. -Dan

October Holiday Flavor Happy Halloween “Pumpkin Spice” (Iced or Hot) We all know how candy can get in between teeth. Here are a few tips to follow…

Brush twice a day. This will help in removing all external germs and bacteria from your teeth.

Floss daily. Flossing removes food particles from between your teeth and under the gum line, where a toothbrush cannot always reach.

Rinse your mouth after every meal, especially after you eat sticky foods/candy. Home of the Bucket! SOUTH BOSTON DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC. Two Locations: 29 Farragut Road, South Boston, MA 617-268-1030 106 Dorchester Street 758 Adams Street South Boston Dorchester www.southbostondental.com October 31, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 13 14 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013

Stepping Up and Stepping Out: Your Guide to the Southie Scene and the “Southie Senses” South Boston Today begins a regular series about life in South Boston and all that it has to offer. Southie is a vibrant and growing community and By: Laela there are so many ways for residents to become connected and involved. Here are some of the best ways to see, hear, taste, touch and smell all that is Southie. From City Point to Fort Point to the South Boston Waterfront, there are so many opportunities to put your senses to good use!

Stepping Up: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle

Mother Nature. She’s something else. Remember, it all goes back to the start. This time last year, we felt the earth The Heat is On shake, rattle and roll with Hurricane This time of year, many of us leave before Sandy. A lone sailboat washed ashore the sun is up and get home when Mr. Sun Carson Beach and stayed for the duration is already down. So, seeing the sun and of the winter and into spring. Though feeling it’s warmth, is something most the change of season brings a certain cherish. While you are typing away and expectation of weather, there is always a basking in the fluorescent lights of your twist thrown in where a snow squall halts office space, your home could be soaking the city. But, it’s not all bad. The natural up all that solar energy. This Thursday environs can also work in our favor. November 7th from 6-7pm, head on up By doing our part to recycle approved to the South Boston Public Library and goods, use non-toxic cleaners and walk learn how to solarize your home. Renew more, our quality of life, and that of the Boston’s Greenovate Boston campaign earth, can improve drastically. And by gives information on what will work for reigning in some of those faculties, we your home, how it works, etc. Mr. Gold can reuse for energy and heating. Check Sun, please shine down on me! out this opportunity to do just that. renewboston.org/solar

Stepping Out: Cheers Dears!

It seems only yesterday I was sticking to not resemble your Halloween my toes in the sand and reading zombie costume. BostInno, an online trashy novels at M St. beach. Alas, website that publishes local news and this morning I awoke at the un-Godly events, is putting on their holiday hour of 6 am to move my precariously soiree and blending celebration and parked car and saw (actually did NOT competition, Wednesday November see because it was PITCH BLACK) 6th. There will be a cocktail throw my breath and frost on my vehicle. down between four mixologists; I have resigned myself that it’s here you will get to sample all four and to stay. But cold weather doesn’t just bedeck the champion with first prize! translate into low temps, snow and BostInno is also unveiling their first ice. It also means the holiday season craft brew- with a contest currently of giving is upon us. That, and any running for the best name. I can drink excuse to get out of the house, wear to that! something sparkly & PARTY! Here bostinno.streetwise.co are to fun times to kick off the season bostinnoholidaybash.eventbrite.com of hangovers! Be the first to arrive lincolnsouthboston.com and the last to leave! What’s Good for the Goose is Good at the the Exchange Center at the gooseisland.com We’ve Only Just Begun… for the Gander Boston Fish Pier. From 6-9pm, some beer-b-que-boston.eventbrite.com What better way to get a jump on the You’ve hit the trifecta- batch brews, of Boston’s best chefs will be cooking *** A portion of the proceeds holidays than to start the first week decedent dishes and gourmet goodies. up some finger lickin’ good food to will go to the NRDC’s of November? By Thanksgiving- you I can honestly say, it doesn’t get much pair with the 7 Goose Island beers (Natural Resources Defense will be a pro. You will have learned better than those three. On Thursday offered. Top it all off with some Council) Brewers for Clean your water-to-drink ratio, the right November 7th, Goose Island Beer chocolates from Wild Ophelia, and Water/ The Clean Water Act time to take Advil and exactly how Company is BBQing and consumin’ your goose is golden! Birds of a *** nrdc.org/water/brewers- much sleep you actually need in order down on the South Boston Waterfront feather flock together. for-clean-water

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

Touch: Have a Hand in It Cue the Christmas carols. With Thanksgiving ads to start @ 1:00.01 am on November 1, why not start off the season of giving on the right (or left) hand? This Friday 11/01, 7-10 pm, the Urban Art Bar is hosting a fundraiser for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, where $20 of EACH spot purchased will be donated to the cause. “Winter in Boston” is the masterpiece that will be created, and we all know that season is also on it’s way. Lend a helping hand. theurbanartbar.com • ccfa.org (info about Crohn’s and Colitis)

See: Bump in the Night Who knew that Broadway ended in Fort Point? B.U.M.P.: Boston’s Unscripted Musical Project, is an improvisation theater troupe that takes an audience suggestion and turns it into a NYC-worthy musical. Located at the site of the Boston Button Factory, the Ministry of Theater groups invites you to B.Y.O.B. (think Bota box with a straw & ID) and join in on the fun; there is a production being held this Friday 11/01, at 9pm. “They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway.” and the new street lamps on Melcher Street! ministryoftheater.com • bumpwithfriends.eventbrite.com

Taste: : Big Mouth I don’t know about you but my Halloween costume was so creative & expensive that I want to wear it one last time. If that’s the case for you as well here’s your chance. Tavern Road is having a 1st Annual “362 Days ‘Til Halloween Lamb Roast” on 11/03. Just like you, the whole roasted American lamb will be dressed in its best marinade and accompanied by its most complimentary and tasty sides. Dress up and Eat up! tavernroad.com eventbrite.com/event/8983314335

Smell: : Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet, Give Me Something Good to Sip All Hallows Eve is not your last chance to chase the Boogey Man away. On All Saint’s Day, come as a saint and party like a sinner at Stat’s “Spooky Stats Halloween”. Rattle dem bones from 8pm-1am on 11/01; tickets may be purchased in advance. I smell a good time! statsboston.com spookystats.eventbrite.com

Hear: Give ‘Em a Peace of Your Mind Listen up. This Saturday 11/02, the South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library and South Boston Arts Association are hosting a poetry reading, 1:30-3:30pm. The theme is peace and joy and all are welcome to recite their penned piece or a favorite verse in the genre. I know I’m all ears! southbostonartsassociation.org facebook.com/pages/South-Boston-Branch-of-the-Boston-Public-Library

Who is Laela? Born and raised in this town, Laela believes that contributing to your neighborhood through volunteer work and socializing within the community are inborn in the people of South Boston. Those innate characteristics are interwoven into every fiber of a South Bostonian’s being. Continuing the traditions that the South Boston community has always practiced, the features Stepping Up and Stepping Out are two ways in which old AND new residents can find opportunities to do what Southie has always done: give back. Both “born and raised” and the new Southie generation will be able to carry on these practices. 16 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013

CONTINUED FROM page 10 Department of Housing and Community the Massachusetts Turnpike, between CITATION ON PETITION FOR Development and $8.1 million for the Interchange 1 in West Stockbridge and FORMAL ADJUDICATION Secretary of State William Galvin’s the junction of I-291 at Interchange 6 Docket No. SU13P2473EA Commonwealth Of Massachusetts office to cover the costs of special in Springfield. The state estimates it The Trial Court elections. The appropriations are part of will collect $12 million from the tolls, Probate and Family Court a $74.6 million spending bill endorsed money that by law may not be spent on Estate of: Teresa Marie Stanley by the House Ways and Means turnpike construction or maintenance Date of Death: 08/16/2012 Committee and will be up for debate on east of Interstate 95/Rte. 128. The state Suffolk Probate and Family Court the House floor Wednesday afternoon. - Department of Transportation says 24 New Chardon Street M. Norton/SHNS the funds could pay for bridge deck Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 WESTERN TURNPIKE TOLLS replacement and resurfacing, bridge To all interested persons: ARE BACK cleaning and painting, and bridge and A Petition has been filed by: The Patrick administration reinstated culvert repairs, as well as service plazas Nancy A. Adams of Hingham MA tolls overnight on the western end of and maintenance depot roof projects. requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the CONTINUED FROM page 3 start preparing for Christmas now Petition. And also requesting that: exactly who we’re supposed to be. and put all those who decorate their Nancy A. Adams of Hingham MA The reason for this story is to ‘Holiday Trees’ on notice. be appointed as Personal highlight the insanity of Political Oh, and finally, a word to the wise Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. www.southbostontoday.com Correctness running amok. These for all of those running for office. You have the right to obtain a copy people need to be leashed and You would do well to have your of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to probably caged to keep them away voting booth monitors and attorneys object to this proceeding. To do so, from the general public.It’s time to at as many, if not all, polling you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at tell these kill joys to ‘back the hell locations. Because if you think voter this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on off and leave our cherished seasons fraud and ballot tampering doesn’t 11/21/2013. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you alone’. People are through listening happen in Boston you are a bitnaïve. must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this to their PC idiocy and aren’t going Note: Talk Back to John Ciccone by proceeding. If you fail to file a timely to take it anymore. Might as well email at [email protected] written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The Let Our Family Help Your Family estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the THE CASPER Court. Inventory and accounts are Funeral & Cremations Services not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to Hail Mary Prayer Established in 1930 notice regarding the administration SBT Pray 9 Hail Mary’s for 9 days. from the Personal Representative Serving Families with Dignity and Respect and can petition the Court in any Ask for 3 wishes, 1 involving matter relating to the estate, business, and 2 impossible. including distribution of assets and through the toughest of times for th expenses of administration. On the 9 day publish this over 80 years WITNESS, Hon. Joan P Armstrong, article and your wishes will First Justice of this Court Home of Personal Service Patricia M. Campatelli be answered even though Register of Probate you may not believe it. Pre-Planning Specialists October 31, 2013 K.B.

Casper’s specializes in Massachusetts Cremation Services & Joseph (Joe) Kelly Veteran Services January 24, 1935 - October 30, 2009 4 Year Anniversary Please visit our website for information you may find St. Vincent Church Saturday, November 2, 2013 helpful during a time of need 5:00 P.M. www.casperfuneralhome.com Love does not quietly end because You've gone away, The Casper Funeral Home It lives forever in our hearts 187 Dorchester Street David Casper As it did just yesterday. South Boston, MA 02127 Funeral Directors: 617-269-1930 Joe, Dave & Ken Casper Lovingly remembered and Sadly missed by family and friends October 31, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 17 Recent South Boston Real Estate Sales Price Sale Date Rooms Baths Sq Ft

Property/Type Baths 9 West Broadway UNIT 613 $999,000 10/16/13 6 2.5 1713 Condo

84 Old Harbor Street $815,000 10/24/13 6 1f 2h 2500 Single Family Pre-Market Offering

925 East Broadway UNIT 3 $650,000 10/24/13 6 2 1268 Condo

637 East First St UNIT 203 $622,500 10/15/13 4 2 1306 Condo

637 East First St UNIT 103 $612,000 10/18/13 4 2 1306 Condo

12 Carpenter St UNIT 5 $569,000 10/18/13 4 2 1100 Condo

509 East Second t UNIT 3 $549,000 10/25/13 4 2 1111 Condo

128 P St UNIT 1 $507,000 10/24/13 5 2 1265 Condo

AF-690 102 Old Harbor St UNIT 1 $490,000 10/15/13 4 2 1118 Condo

12 Carpenter St UNIT 4 $455,000 10/15/13 4 2 1100 Condo

255 Gold St UNIT 1 $437,500 10/21/13 4 1.5 1028 Condo

1 Viking Street $425,000 10/22/13 8 1 1890 Single Family

64 Telegraph St UNIT 1 $425,000 10/18/13 4 2 865 Condo

221 West Fifth St UNIT 1 $420,000 10/25/13 4 2 1172 Condo 134-136 West Ninth St UNIT 7 $420,000 10/25/13 3 1 710 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condominium Units Condo with 161 O St UNIT 2 $391,000 10/08/13 5 2 705 Condo Garage Parking and 192 West Fifth St UNIT 2 $329,000 10/15/13 5 1 673 Condo Outdoor Living Space 649 East Second St UNIT 1 $285,500 10/16/13 3 1 509 Condo

522East Eighth St UNIT 1 $255,000 10/24/13 3 1 515 Condo Starting at $499,000

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SOUTH BOSTON TODAY AUTUMN IN TUSCANY Jamie Driscoll ll over Tuscany, the grape the Caneros region of California’s is lush, complex with a hint of black Jamie Driscoll, a wine consultant, harvests have been over for Napa Valley, Maremma is a region cherries and violets in the nose. It is the proud son and grandson of A several weeks now and for within a region and as recently as 35 has an excellent balance and a very South Boston families and has been Tuscan reds, the time of separating years ago was considered the “wild satisfying finish. Try it out with involved in various aspects of the wine the juice from the skin of crushed frontier” of Tuscany, with little more grilled Black Angus burgers and business for over 35 years. Working grapes is just about here. For the than the natural beauty of its gently some smoked Gouda cheese; you in the restaurant business before region’s better wines, the next step rolling hills, olive groves and simple won’t be sorry. and after attending Georgetown will be the most important-decisions vineyards to recommend it. Another great producer, Carpineto, University, he was introduced to about what the fermentation will Today there are many, both inside makes a wine called Dogajola wine by an Englishman, Robyn involve and there are lots of decisions and outside the region, who think it (~12.99) and this wine is based on the MacAuley, who bought the wines for to be made. For example, some of may one day soon become the Napa original combination that created the the restaurants. He would travel to the more important ones are what Valley of Italy. One of the pioneers “Super Tuscan” category of red wine- Europe every year and buy directly temperature will be maintained, what in this region is Erik Banti, whose Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. for the family’s importing business. kind of extraction process will be vineyards in and around the town The nose is fruity with hints of cherry, On Sunday afternoons, a group of used and what type of fermentation of Scansano are producing great coffee, vanilla and spice. It’s full and us would try Robyn’s selections and vessel (stainless steel or wood) will drinking wines at attractive prices. soft on the palate with complex and he was hooked on the wine business be chosen, not to mention the type of The big reason for the quality of the well-developed flavors and tannins. If and has been learning ever since. yeast agent that will be used. wine and its price is that Banti’s wines, you’re having friends over for dinner, Jamie states, “I hope that, in the Fortunately for us, the Tuscans like those of the whole area, are able serve it with a Hanger steak, garlic- coming weeks, you’ll look forward have been at this for centuries, so the to use a lot of latitude regarding how infused mashed potatoes and sautéed to learning with me and thank you guesswork is minimal and the wines their wine can be blended. spinach with white beans and pine in advance for your interest.”You are more varied and delicious than His Morellino di Scanzano nuts; it’ll be memorable. can send questions to: jdriscoll@ ever, with one region in particular (~$13.99) is made using 80-85% As autumn keeps coming on, do what southbostontoday.com. being at the forefront of trying new Sangiovese, small percentages of the Tuscans do- gather family and friends Finally, his only rule with respect ways to make better and more varied Canaiolo and Malvasia Nera and together and have some refreshing wines to learning about and enjoying wine wines than almost anywhere else in the 10-15% Alicante (the local name and good food to welcome the crisp days is that it must be funç region. That place is Maremma. Like for Grenache). The resulting wine and cool nights of autumn. October 31, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 19

South Boston Dental Associates Inc. SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Dental Care with that Gentle, Personal Touch. staff report ost people have fond you will find exceptional care with Philip Barber. Dr. Barber is now the can log onto their website at www. memories about their years a gentle touch. It’s been said that sole owner. And Like the popular TV southbostondental.com., call them at M growing up. Things like SBDA Inc. even caters to cowards. series Cheers, one of the mottos of 617-268-1030 or better yet, why not holidays, summer vacations, maybe No need to fear the dentist visit here. SBDA is ‘Where everyone knows stop in and see for yourself what a going to a fair or to an amusement Who would have thought? your name’. It is that welcoming, you true state of the art dental care facility park, playing with friends at the park. No matter what your dental related feel that comfortable when there. with that personal touch really is. All of these memories can bring a concern, SBDA has a specialist to Ellie Fusco, the Practice They are located at 29 Farragut Rd., smile to the faces of most. But we’re take care of it for you. Because here, Administrator has been here for 27 right here in South Boston. You are willing to bet that among the things there’s not one, not two, but seven years. She is a true professional who sure to be impressed. And the odds we’d all rather forget would be those dentists. This is certainly a multi- certainly likes what she does and is are, you too will become one of those occasional trips to the dentist office. specialty operation. Whether you very proud of the service SBDA Inc. satisfied patrons who actually looks Just the days, maybe weeks, leading need a specialist in endodontics, has provided to the community for so forward to their dental visits. up to that dreaded date marked on the periodontics, orthodontics or an oral long. She explained in detail how this calendar would be enough to cause surgeon, they are all here under one is a company that prides itself on high the jitters and anxiety and possibly roof for your convenience. Some of standards, uncompromising safety you might have come up with some the finest dentists that can be found and making sure that every patient creative excuses why you were just anywhere are Philip Barber, James and client has a positive experience. not feeling well enough to go. But J. McDermott, Andrew Luccio, She is typical of the wonderful staff it’s now 2013and boy have times Peter Rider, Michele Crohin, Robert here, all of whom seem to genuinely ever changed, at least the dental visit Lincoln and James Buechel; all of enjoy their jobs and like interacting experience certainly has, especially them can be found right here in South with neighborhood people. It’s easy if you go to South Boston Dental Boston at 29 Farragut Rd. to see that this is a pleasant working Associates Inc. on Farragut Road South Boston Dental Associates environment; which helps explain When you walk in the door of Inc. is now well known for being in the longevity of the staff - most have SBDA for the first time, it’s nothing the business of helping everyone. been here for decades. The fact that like you might have been expecting. Whether you have been a lifelong they are so happy working at South The office itself is bright and cheerful South Bostonian, whose family has Boston Dental Associates Inc. does looking. You’re greeted by smiling been here for generation, or a new much to make this such a welcoming faces eager to put you at ease and arrival who just recently became environment for so many returning who have a pleasant way of assuring a resident, South Boston Dental as well as new patrons. And the fact you that you have nothing to worry Associates Inc. is here to serve. Its that it IS such a positive experience about; everything will be fine and practice dates back to the 1960’s is the reason so many patients return SBTwww.southbostontoday.com you’ll be glad you came. Yes, this when the business was started by year after year. really is a dentist’s office that puts Dr. Barry Siegel.It was later bought To learn more about South you at ease. They do exist.Here by Doctors Edward Friedman and Boston Dental Associates Inc. you 20 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013

The Castle Island Association’s Children’s Magical Halloween Castle A Great Success! he Castle Island Association’s had a great time! to help host the event. Over 2000 is looking forward to next year’s 31st annual Children’s This event would not be possible hours over the past month was spent 32nd Children’s Magical Halloween T Magical Halloween Castle without the support of time and by 45 volunteers changing Fort Castle on October 25 and 26 (save at Fort Independence was held money from the members of the Independence into the Children’s the date!) and also is looking for this past weekend. Almost 8700 Castle Island Association, their Magical Halloween Castle. In more volunteers to assist with this visitors enjoyed the Haunted Castle, family and friends, our South Boston addition, 57 volunteers spent a great, fun event. Anyone who is storytellers, magician, and free community and some of our local morning stuffing over 8000 Trick-or- interested can contact the Castle popcorn, cookies and apple juice. businesses. About 100 volunteers Treat bags which were given out to Island Association at 617-268-8840 Judging by the smiles and comments each gave up 4-5 hours of time on the visitors as they left. or drop at note to P.O. Box 342, of the visitors as they left everyone Saturday or Sunday or both days, The Castle Island Association South Boston, MA 02127 October 31, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 21 22 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 23 24 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013

Tricks are the Treat at Curley Magic Show! ast Friday at the “L”, renowned with audience participation, original Special thanks to the Retired offering after-school hours, Homework magician and comedian Matt illusions and an impressive Houdini- Boston Police Officer’s Association Help, tutoring, community service LRoberts brought his amazing like straightjacket escape while drinking for sponsoring this great event! opportunities for high school students, talents to a packed Curley Community orange juice! Astonished by having their Also, watch for the Grand Opening a newly furnished lounge with giant Center. The crowd, made up of all ages, minds read, making objects disappear and Membership Drive announcement flat screen TV, teen workshops and was amused and thrilled by Roberts’ and witnessing the popular magic rings for the Curley Community Center’s seminars, scheduled field trips and comedic timing and sleight of hand. It and ropes tricks had everyone on the Youth & Teen Center with combined more. For more information please call was a great family Friday night filled edge of their seats cheering. new Teen Fitness Center included Barbara Kelly, (617)635-5104. www.southbostontoday.comSBT October 31, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 25

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Kevin Cellucci Foundation Benefit on Nov 2nd t can never be said that the people in entertainment as well as a live and this town don’t rise to the occasion silent auction. It will be held at the Iwhen someone is the victim of IBEW Local 40 Hall on Freeport a serious injury, fire or other such Street in Dorchester starting at 7pm. tragedy. For generations the generosity Support is needed for medical and from locals has been an established living expenses for this wonderful fact defining the deep rooted caring for young family and this will be a neighbors in need of assistance that is fun way to help out friends and so common here. neighbors who find themselves in Once again, tragedy struck an need of that support. innocent, good and decent person; in If you cannot attend the benefit this case a young father of three very in person but would like to make a young children. This time it was Kevin financial donation or donate something Cellucci. Kevin has been married to to raffle, you can contact Pete Alvarado Tina Lamonica Cellucci for 5 years at www.kevincelluccifoundation.com Jim Kelly Memorial Blood and has 3 boys. Stephen is 4, Declan is You can also contact Pete for 3 and Paul is 3 months old. information about tickets to the benefit Drive This Saturday Kevin is a finish carpenter and on as well as any other questions you This coming Saturday, November of Jim Kelly will also remember September 6th was driving to a job might have about ways to help out. 3rd from 9:30 am till 2:30 pm, the the legendary coach of the Harvard when an SUV travelling in a different Tragic accidents like this can strike annual blood drive in memory of University’s Baseball team Mr. Joe direction jumped the medium strip and any one of us and they always come James M ‘Jim’ Kelly will be held Walsh, who was not only Jim Kelly’s crashed into the vehicle that Kevin was without warning. Once again, friends at South Boston Catholic Academy son in law, but his friend. driving. His injuries are critical and and neighbors and all concerned located at 866 East Broadway. Use For more information, you can still disabling and very serious. citizens are asked to help out with a the O Street entrance. call 1800-773-2767 or log onto the On Saturday, November 2nd there worthy cause. Helping the Cellucci This year’s drive, sponsored by the American Red Cross website at will be a benefit to support the Kevin family in a time of need certainly American Red Cross and the family www.redcrossblooddrive.org Cellucci Foundation. It will include qualifies as one of those. 26 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013

Helen Carleton, Mark Prokop, Carol Sargent, Margaret Hurley, Mary Grafton, Pat Manning, Joan Hurley, Ellery Ryan, Ida Lazar Mary Whelan, Anna Irving IT’S TIME TO BOWL!!!!! hat’s what the members of the seemed to be the lead cheerleader, the for providing transportation to and from of bowling is the norm as all the JET SETTERS Senior Citizen league has 34 Senior Citizen members league bowling. members have also become friends. TBowling League say every ranging in age from 65 to 85 years old. While the real purpose of the league But there is also a competitive spirit Tuesday morning from September All the members are or former South is for socializing and to have fun, they that is realized at the end of the year through May at the South Boston Boston residents and are also members do have 8 teams of 4 people and they banquet where awards and prizes Candlepin Lanes on East Broadway. of The South Boston Senior Center. do keep score and know their team are given out for the winning teams According to Margaret Hurley who is The SB Senior Center sends a special and individual standings. Cheering and also individual honors. The JET the league President, Secretary and what thank you to the Southie Shuttle team each other on during the two hours SETTERS are definitely about fun!!!! October 31, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 27

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St. John School Poised for Academic Success and Future Growth Supers Kids Reading Program will arts and crafts, drama, dance, yoga, now be utilized in Kindergarten fitness, board games, piano and through Grade 2; the Latin and Greek violin instruction and field trips to Roots Program will be taught in local points of interest. Grades 2-8; we have a partnership As we look to provide the best with NEMPAC (North End Music and education for our students so that Performing Arts Center) to provide they achieve their full potential, we music programming to our students have been blessed with the hiring of as well as choral instruction, private several new teachers to our faculty. violin and piano instruction for our Our new hires include Brother afterschool program and; our students Gregory Day, OFM, second grade will be attending classes at the North teacher; Ashley Goldflam, third grade Bennet Street School for wood teacher; Ben Dewart, social studies working, which has been funded teacher; John Cafferty, art teacher; through a grant we received from the Marilyn Fissora, K3 classroom aide Catholic Schools Foundation. and Co-Director of our afterschool An afterschool program is offered program; Morag White, educational at St. John School for parents who technologist; and Eryn Callahan, K5 need it. There are many different classroom aide. extracurricular activities and St. John School is in a truly a programs in place for children to wonderful position to move into enjoy themselves in a structured and the future and to provide the best fun environment. Such activities education for our students so that include non-competitive sports, they achieve their full potential.

t. John School is a private and newly painted walls. Catholic elementary school The 2013-2014 school year saw a serving grades K3-8 and is number of academic enhancements All Welcome Slocated in Boston’s historic North being introduced. These academic Meat End, Massachusetts. Since 1873, it enhancements are vital to St. has touched the lives of generations John School’s ability to continue of children in the heart of a dynamic providing high-quality opportunities Raffle city. Reaching beyond the border for learning to our students with of a storied neighborhood, St. the goal of providing the skills John School serves students from necessary for academic success at all backgrounds and from all parts SJS and in high school. Some of Saturday, November 2, 2013 of Boston and beyond. The school our new academic enhancements at 1:00 PM cherishes the diversity of its student are funded through proceeds raised body and takes full advantage of the at our fundraising events such as cultural and educational resources our “Dare to Dream Gala” while of an urban setting. others are funded by grants and St. John School has experienced neighborhood programs. an increasing enrollment over the A few examples of the academic last several years which prompted enhancements included a A a number of renovations to take $50,000.00 grant for the purchase of place over the past two summers. technology (iPads) for the students Classrooms were renovated to make and to fund technology professional room for our two new three year old development for our teachers (four of programs as well as an additional our teachers were selected to attend Martin F. McDonough Post #368 Kindergarten class, an additional the Summer Tech Program offered at Ladie's Auxiliary first grade class and an additional Boston College at the end of June to 329A West Broadway second grade class. Along with learn more about the technology for South Boston, MA new classrooms a wireless network the iPads); Kahn Academy will work has been installed and the first with our middle school students in floor of the school is undergoing a the computer lab to use technology Consolation prizes, food, money raffles, and lots of fun transformation with new flooring to research and problem solve; our

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The Gavin CASTLE ISLAND ASSOCIATION Foundation, Inc. SENIOR SHUTTLE SCHEDULE he Gavin Foundation, Inc. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY held their annual Gratitude JUNE 15 - NOVEMBER 2, 2013 TDinner on Thursday October WEATHER PERMITTING 24, 2013 at Florian Hall in Dorchester. 10:00a - 24 Bellflower St. There were over 400 in attendance 10:10a - Devine @ Old Colony Ave. (Task Force Building) celebrating the 51th anniversary of the Gavin House and the 14thanniversary 10:15a - 185 West Ninth St. of the Cushing House. 10:20a - Telegraph St. @ Dorchester St. Honorees included City Councilor 10:30a - Farragut Rd. @ East Broadway Bill Linehan, who was presented 10:35a - Drop off Castle Island with the Resident Award, given to 10:50a - Castle Cove (Bolton St. Side) an individual whose work directly 11:00a - 200 D St. (Condon School) impacts the health and well-being of 11:10a - 120 H St. the individuals in treatment through the 11:20a - 199 H St. Gavin Foundation. His tireless work Additional information about all of the behind the scenes has saved countless Gavin Foundation charities can be found 11:25a - Farragut Rd. @ East Broadway lives in the recovery community. Past on their website at gavinfoundation.org. 11:30a - Drop off @ Castle Island recipients have included Congressman News, photos and updates can also be 11:45a - 1380 Columbia Rd. (Compass Bay) Stephen Lynch and Representative found on Facebook/GavinFoundation 11:55a - 120 L St. Marty Walsh. and Twitter @gavinfoundation 12:05p - Farragut Rd. @ East Broadway 12:15p - Drop off @ Castle Island 1862. His Eminence, welcomed by the Very Reverend Robert Casey, 12:30p-2:00p Shuttle from residential locations in South pastor of both Gate of Heaven and Boston to Castle Island (seniors may call the shuttle St Brigid parishes, presided at an company 617-268-4110 the day prior to schedule a ride altar filled with former curates and during this time period). deacons, several of whom were communicants of the parish and Return Trips: 2:30p-4:00p. Shuttle from Castle Island to attended the schools. This included various drop off locations in South Boston. Shuttle Bishop Hennessey, Deacon Ken vehicle will return every 20 minutes. Departure times are Ryan, Deacon Kevin Martin, as follows (subject to traffic delays at the Island) 2:30p, Reverend Rouse and others. 2:50p, 3:10p, 3:40p, 4:00p. THE LAST DEPARTURE The Cardinal offered an eloquent FROM CASTLE ISLAND WILL BE AT4p. homily focused on the meaning and power of prayer and the importance Sponsored by of the church in the community. Castle Island Association His voice had a calming tone Representative Nick Collins and Evelyn Connolly From South Boston. Baptized to it as he praised Pope Francis the Sullivan Family at Gate of Heaven Church 95 years ago. for his leadership in embracing all Catholics and his efforts to Cardinal making reconciliation and tolerance keystones to his Papacy. Sean Former Ambassador to the Vatican, Ray Flynn, offered remarks Castle Island Association O’Malley by reminiscing of the role the church Honors has played in the lives of those who NCICK OLLINS called Gate of Heaven their parish. STATE REPRESENTATIVE Mary, Gate He touched upon the notion that, whether one knew it or not, our Of Heaven neighbors and the religious of the SOUTH BOSTON TODAY South Boston community always Staff Report kept one another in their prayers. ore than 500 people The Mass was followed by a gathered as Cardinal Sean luncheon in the Lower Church dining SOUTHIE area where the Cardinal took photos shuttle M O’Malley concelebrated a Mass marking the 150th Anniversary with many of the attendees and folks of Gate of Heaven Parish founded in further reminisced about days gone by. 30 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013

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Using one of many resources provided by the Lynch Foundation Project, the SBCA K1 scientists took the classroom outdoors to observe the changes in the world around us. To learn more about educational opportunities at South Boston Catholic Academy contact Barbara Keohane at [email protected]. 32 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013

South Baptist Church Welcomes Little Logan Gaudette n Sunday, South Boston’s picture of patience and happiness their faith in Jesus Christ and This was a happy and festive South Baptist Church, during his Dedication and was responsibility that God places on ceremony; administered by South O located at the corner of L all smiles throughout the entire them in bringing up their child. Baptist Church Pastors Patti and Street and E. Fourth held a very service. Marci Lynn Langevin- Logan has now been received into Gene Langevin as family members special ceremony welcoming with Gaudette and Jeffrey Alexander the love and care of the Church and the Church congregation looked a ‘Dedication to God’ - 7 month Gaudette; little Logan’s Mom and in the hope that hereafter he may on. The South Baptist Church holds old Logan LangevinGaudette. Dad proudly accepted Logan as a choose to be baptized as one of Services each Sunday morning at Handsome little Logan was the gift from God and acknowledged Christ’s faithful servants. 10:30 am. All are welcome to attend.

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All games Friday night at 6pm under the lights ALL OMLETTES ONLY $6.75 BREAKFAST SANDWICHES SMALL: $5.00 Large: $5.75 Teams Are Made up by Grades Egg White Special 1-3rd Boys and Girls -Egg Whites, Potatoes, Peppers, Provolone Potato & Egg Greek Omelette Pepper & Egg 4-6th Boys and Girls -Olives, Spinach, Feta Cheese Ham & Egg 7-8th Boys and Girls Sicilian Omelette Bacon & Egg -Prosciutto, Roasted Red Peppers, Provolone Sausage & Egg Teams will be made up of 7 players per team Veggie Omelette All Sandwiches Come On Your Choice Of League format will be 7 on 7 Air it out style -Spinach, Tomatoes, Onions, Mushrooms. A Sub Roll, Bagel, English Muffin Or Wrap Mozzarella Cheese (Plain, Wheat, Tomato Or Spinach) 1-3 grade teams will have an adult QB High Protein Omelette -Egg Whites, Bacon, Chicken, Feta Cheese Cost per player is $75 dollars THE BREAKFAST SPECIAL Western Omelette Eggs Served Any Way You Like! We are trying to get four teams for each division -Ham, Peppers, Onions, Am. Cheese Southie Omelette 3 Eggs with home fries, toast & We will keep playing as long as the weather permits. Hope to get 8 full weeks this session -Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Garlic, Am. Cheese choice of ham, bacon or sausage $6.00 then start back up in March again. Steak, Egg & Cheese Omelette Make all checks payable to SBFFL -Extra Lean Shaved Steak, Am. Cheese 2 Eggs with home fries, toast & choice Meat Lovers’ Omelette choice of ham, bacon or sausage $5.00 Any QuesƟons you can contact Bob Ferrara at [email protected] -Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Meatball, & Cheese

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SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Bay State Skating School, Still Going Strong Staff Report eing on ice skates is almost correct way, the safe way and after second nature to anyone going through their course, it’s B growing up in South onward and upward from there. Boston. This is a hockey town by Bay State has been teaching any standard. The South Boston people to skate for so long that it’s Youth Hockey League has produced quite common for grandparents who legions of top notch players over learned to skate in the program to their many years in operation. And return with their grandchildren and public or recreational skating at the sign them up. The fond memories Murphy Rink has been popular for of so many adults lead them to write generations. Figure skating too is a of the history and tell us what made lessons are given in the small rink. testimonials praising the experience sport taken seriously by many of our this program the success story it is But grownups need not be sad. At they once had. Bay State Skating local athletes; both kids and adults. today and why it is so popular not other rinks in the area, adult lessons School’s success story is so special And countless locals have received just in South Boston but all around are offered. Many adults from the that they were even featured on their training from the one of the the Metropolitan Boston area. And neighborhood have travelled over to the ‘Chronicle’ television show. finest ‘learn to skate’ programs in one of the most important things the Shea Rink in Quincy. Instruction In fact, Bay State will be playing a the entire country. Of course, we’re that makes it so popular, part of is made so interesting and enjoyable role this January when the United speaking about Bay State Skating the foundation that it’s all built on that students of all ages look forward States Figure Skating Competition School. But for so many readers who is that people of any age have a to their next lesson. Nationals comes to Boston to had the benefit of being taught by this heck of a lot of fun while learning The seasons are broken up into celebrate its 100thAnniversary. fine organization, you probably could a skill that will stay with them far semesters with the first semester To Rosemary Cloran and her have guessed who we meant before into the future. beginning at the Murphy Rink in incredibly talented and dedicated staff, the name was even mentioned. Bay State Skating School offers a October with lessons available running Bay State Ice Skating School Bay State Skating School has highly structured learn-to-skate plan right into mid-March. If you miss is truly a labor of love. Rosemary is been in operation for 45 years. taught by some of the best instructors the first semester, the second starts proud of its accomplishments, the Few organizations of any kind can and coordinators in the business. on December 1st. But entering a wonderful reputation it has built boast that much experience. And Highly trained professionals who semester that has already begun is ok up over the years and the fact that the amazing thing is, with each love what they do, immediately put too and they will pro rate the fee for they are providing a positive, skill passing season, they just keep their students at ease, make them those who do. building experience while promoting getting better. feel welcome and comfortable and Bay State Skating is well known a healthy and fun sport and activity. South Boston Today had the go about the business of teaching; for teaching recreational and figure For more information on the program pleasure of talking at length with using techniques proven to be skating. And many a hockey player or to sign- you can call them at 781- Rosemary Cloran recently. She is successful. They will take students as first broke in his or her blades in 890-8090 or log onto their website at the founder, director and president young as 4 ½ years old up to 9 years this program as well. It teaches the www.baystateskatingschool.org Can of Bay State Skating School. She old at the Murphy Rink. Children skills needed for any skating activity you think of a better way to have fun was kind enough to give us much only at The Murphy Rink, as all and the great thing is, you learn the during the coming months? 34 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013

The Southie Bantam A’s defeated the Parkway Bantam A’s in the Bantam Tier II Large District 1 Final 5-2.

to go Southie! great, close games, but the C’s News from SBYHL: The parity round for the valley weren’t able to record a W. ongratulations to the bantams won their first play down hockey league is complete & the The Mite A team continues on Bantam A’s, coached this past week. This win sends teams are now placed in their their winning streak and defeated C by Tim Murphy. The them to the States in March! Way divisions for the remainder of Arlington 24-6. the 2013-2014 season. There Don’t forget: Learn to Skate THE was a lot of hockey being played kicks off this Sunday, November CORNERSTONE around town This past week and 3rd @ 4 pm. There is still time to www.cornerstonesouthie.com here’s a quick recap: register your child. Find us on Facebook at Cornerstonesouthie The Peewee A team finished The Southie Reunion to their game vs Danvers Peewee Benefit the SBYHL is Saturday, Need a Party Venue? in a 3-3 tie. The Peewee B team November 30th @ Carson Place. had the weekend off. Tickets are currently on sale along Holiday, Family, Work, Birthday The Squirt A team had a tough with a chance to win $10,000 & We are now taking outing vs Wilmington in a 6-1 many other great items! Music Daily reservations Great Food loss. The Squirt B’s had back is provided by Thomas Park & Lunch& for our with to back games on Saturday and word has it that this is going to Dinner function room Neighborhood again on Sunday. They finished be a night of great fun! the weekend with one win and Log onto www.sbyhl.org to Specials Prices 16 West Broadway • 617-269-9553 one loss. The Squirt C’s also had find out more & purchase your back to back games. Both were tickets today! October 31, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 35

SOUTH BOSTON YOUTH SOCCER Can you believe we only have two that use the park, which helps defray some offense. Peter Sullivan, Derek Sullivan, only goal of the game assisted by Owen weekends left in the regular season and of the expenses to the league. Christopher Allan and Cole Rattican Anastas. Well-played game by all! Great then it’s on to the playoffs for the Under did an awesome job on the field.The defense by Thomas Walsh!All around 10, 12 & 18 Divisions? Before we get NEW SOCCER BANQUET DATES McDonough Post Ladies Auxiliary good play by Josie Correia and Eddie started with a recap of the games just a & TIMES: Moose played an awesome game. Katie Tirabassi.The Lightning sponsored by few reminders: Kelly and Deacon Evriviades were the Massport never gave up until the final The Banquet will be held on Saturday, goal scorers for their team. Michael whistle. They did not score but it was not COACHES: November 23rd at the South Boston Clark, James McFarland and Aidan from lack of trying. Will Ahearn did a This is a reminder that when playing Boys & Girls Club, 230 W. 6th Street, Kelly did great keeping the ball out of superb job in net. Ethan Long, Thomas soccer, players cannot touch the ball with South Boston. Parents are asked to bring our half. Logan LaBreck, Tessa Joyce Harnan, Jake Swartz, Finbar Kyne, their hands. The only player to touch desserts. See times and age groups below: and Jaelise Novicki had some big kicks Jon Gilmartin, Fiona Gilmartin and the ball is the goalie. Remember it is down the field. Hayleigh Morrison and Dylan Murtagh turned in a very strong important to turn in score sheets. If you UNDER 4: 12 noon Ryan McGarrell were great team players. performance. do not pass one in there will not be any UNDER 6: 1:00 p.m. Rocco Blasi was all over the ball and had write up for your team and that is not UNDER 8 & UNDER 10: 2:00 p.m. some great shots on net. Thanks Moose HORNETS 5 / SHAMROCKS 2 fair to the children who show up week UNDER 12 & UNDER 18: 3:00 p.m. for another great game! The Hornets sponsored by Jeffrey Chubb after week or the Sponsors. Remember Associates were victorious this week all score sheets must be turned in by And now on to a recap of the games: HEAT / ROCKETS with Jake Harrison scoring four goals Monday morning at the latest. Also The Metro Energy Heat were hot this and a single goal was scored by Brandon please fill all score sheets out correctly. UNDER 4DIVISION: week with goals by Aidan with two and Clarke. Thomas Conlon made some For the coaches who have the last game SMALL FRIES / GREEN LIGHTNING single goals by Andrew, Ben and Jack. great saves while manning the net. Henry in the Under 8 Division on Sunday, please The Small Fries sponsored by Sullivan’s Michael, Robbie Vasi and Dimitri did a Galinaus and Michael Lentini were remember to put the equipment away. played an awesome game. Rylee great job with assists. Pierce, Ian, Dennis awesome on offense. Diego Alzamora Also make sure there are no parents or O’Connor scored two goals and Zion and Aaron showed great teamwork. and Pablo Alzamora did a terrific job on children (that are not playing the game) Sequeira scored a single goal. Sean Audrey, Mia and Leila had some big defense.The Shamrocks sponsored by Mt near the nets during the game. It is a O’Keefe, Aidan George and John Olevitz kicks and Griffin showed super hustle on Washington Bank played a great game. distraction for the goalie. played one terrific game.The Green the field. Thanks to Danny Vaughn for All the players did a good job.At the time Lightning sponsored by Congressman co-coaching. The Rockets sponsored by of print no score sheets were available for PARENTS: Stephen Lynch played a pretty impressive Massport had a goal kicked in. All the Southie Strong sponsored by Stapleton The weather is beginning to change and game. Will Reidy and Elizabeth Stoddard players did a great job. Florist and the Flames sponsored by the it is getting chillier at the field. Please each scored a goal. Kieran McGarry and Boston Firefighters Credit Union. dress kids accordingly. Maybe put a Stella Slater did a great job bringing the UNDER 8 DIVISION: sweatshirt, long sleeve jersey or sweater ball up and down the field. UNDER 12 DIVISION: under their soccer shirts. I know they HOT SHOTS / THE GANG stay pretty warm when running around, HAPPY MONSTERS / PAL The Hot Shots sponsored by Boston HOT TOTTIES 2 / LIONS 2 however, when they are on the sidelines The Happy Monsters sponsored by Home Inspectors beat out their opponent The Hot Totties sponsored by Massport they are cold. Remember all children Massport played to a tie when Danny with goals by Derek Martinelli, Ronan played to a tie with goals by Declan need to wear shin guards. If your Lee kicked in a goal. Quinn Beem, Abby Armour, Tristian Pechevich and Cormac Walsh and Samuel Holder with assists child does not have them, they cannot Winters, Finbar Starosky, Regan Lee Armour. All the players showed great going to Kristan Dhamo and Chris play. No hats, or jewelry can be worn and Ryan Bailard displayed some great teamwork.The Gang sponsored by The Fitzgerald. Elizabeth Powers and while playing – this is for the safety teamwork. The team sponsored by PAL Billy Flaherty Club played a tough Jacqueline Powers did a terrific job on of the children. Also, if you have any kept the game even. All the players did a opponent and gave it their all. defense. Anna Lysakowski was awesome problems at the field, please see one of terrific job. in net. Chloe Connors did a fabulous the officers of the league and we will BLUE DEVILS / FLYERS job on offense.The Lions sponsored by take care of all concerns immediately. WOLFPACK / GREEN NINJAS The Blue Devils sponsored by Joe Pace O’Brien’s Funeral Home kept the game And remember to stay away from the The Wolfpack sponsored by John & Sons played a terrific game. Devin even with goals by Drew Garcia and Ani goalie while they are playing as it is a Hancock Insurance played a fantastic Dunlap and Nolan Young each scored Pulacke. Walter Steele, Rachel Rans, Tari distraction. All parents should be on one game. Liam Colton was the goal scorer a pair of goals and Ryan McDonald Pecivich, Kamyiah Ganga and Kaleigh side of the field and the players on the for his team. Logan Jackson, Jayden scored a single goal. Madison Anastas Flaherty turned in a stellar performance. opposite side. McQueen, Gavin Eckman and Sopia had an assist. Zara Ratican made some If you have not turned in a concussion Kinney were the MVP’s for their team. great passes. Madison Jones had great JETS 3 / MONSTERS 0 certificate, please do so as soon as The Green Ninjas sponsored by Councilor footwork. Maria Beem and Maeve The Jets sponsored by the Michael J. possible. In order to receive your Bill Linehan did a great job. The entire Corbitt were strong on defense. Sarah Perkins A.L. Post #67 shut out their certificate you can logon to:http:// team turned in a super performance. Tracey, Arianna Cappelano and Olivia opponent with two goals by Brennan www.cdc.gov/concusssion/headsup/ Daly played a strong game.The Flyers Schallmo and a single goal by Eric training/headsupconcussion.html. For SHARKS / SCOOPS sponsored by Massport played a good Pance. James O’Brien did a great job children ages 3 to 10 years old you The Sharks sponsored by FNISport game. The entire team did a great job. in net. Laura Wallace, Kaia Goncalves, can access another site http://brain101. were victorious this week with goals Abigail Gwynn and Sinead Mulligan orcasinc/5000/.com. It is a cartoon site by Jake Greeley, Michael Quinlan and SILVER HAWKS / NINJAS displayed some great teamwork.The and should hold their attention. After Nichols Sherburne. Sara Doyle, Selina The Silver Hawks sponsored by Monsters sponsored by Eastern Bank you have gone through this info you can Sheppeck and Cameron Stevens put in a O’Connell Insurance played a superb did not score but gave it their all. Tyler go to the other site (see above) and fill terrific effort. Jeremy Bradley played an game. Maeve Applegate, William Errico did a great job bringing the ball up out the info saying you and your child outstanding game.The Scoops sponsored Mullins, Kayleigh O’Connor, Jahloni and down the field. Rebecca Donovan, have completed this class. by South Boston Today played a great George, Riley Joyce and Marguerite Cormac Lafferty, Andrew Devlin, Peter This is not the rules of the South Boston game. All the players did an awesome Greene displayed some great teamwork. Gaulinas and Tasia Horne did a great job. Youth Soccer League. It is mandatory job. The Ninjas sponsored by Donahue & for any youth who are involved in Associates played a good game. UNDER 18 DIVISION: activities on City of Boston properties to UNDER 6 DIVISION: At the time of print no score sheets were take the class. So please make sure you UNDER 10 DIVISON: available for the teams sponsored by go to this website. DOLPHINS / MOOSE Massport, Deco Leasing, Yankee Bus SNACK BAR: The Dolphins sponsored by Marian KICKERS 1 / LIGHTNING 0 Line and Iron Workers Local #7. Please patronize the snack bar. All Manor played a terrific game. Jack The Kickers sponsored by the Jim Cahill monies that are brought in at the snack Daley scored two great goals. Reilly Club played a tough opponent but ended bar go right back to the local sports teams Nee and Emily Ramirez played great up victorious, Evan Markos scored the 36 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com October 31, 2013

Loui Eriksson Injured, John Scott Suspended SOUTH BOSTON TODAY by David Pollard Talk back to David at [email protected]

oston Bruins forward Loui should be dependent on the amount of Eriksson left the game last time the injured player is forced to miss, BWednesday (Oct. 23) with a for the most part - the hitter returns from a head injury after receiving a shot to suspension well before the injured player the head from Buffalo Sabres left wing recovers. Scott drew some attention John Scott in Buffalo. to himself during the preseason when Scott will have an in-person hearing he tried to fight Toronto’s Phil Kessel, with the NHL Department of Player because nothing says “I’m a tough guy” Safety for the illegal check on October like going after Phil Kessel. John Scott 31st. An in-person hearing is required is a fraud and there is no place in the by the provisions of the Collective National Hockey League for players like Bargaining Agreement with the NHL this, who compromise the integrity of the Players Association for any player who sport with complete disregard for fellow commits an infraction that could result player safety. in a suspension exceeding five games. An indefinite suspension and in-person With 14:11 remaining in the 3rd hearing is not a good sign if you’re John period and the Bruins leading the game Scott, as an it only occurs when a player 4-2, Loui Eriksson moved through that he would be spending the night was easily avoidable, but it was up to will potentially miss more than 5 games. the neutral zone and dumped the puck in Buffalo for precautionary reasons. John Scott to either pull up because the Scott said after practice Thursday, “I behind the Buffalo net; Scott came Loui returned to Boston on Thursday. hit was coming late, or deliver a legal kind of feel really upset... I was sick to across the ice and delivered a late hit, Since, the bruins have reported that the check without making the head the my stomach last night knowing what extending his arms, launching himself winger will be out indefinitely with a principal point of contact. There will be happened. And watching the video, I kind upward, and targeting the head of a concussion. The hit is the exact type of a suspension for this play, the only thing of regret the whole situation.” He also defenseless player. Scott received a hit that the NHL and Brendan Shanahan in question, is for how long? Shanahan made sure to mention that he apologized match penalty for the hit on Eriksson, of the Department of Player Safety has been issuing 5-game suspensions as to Loui Eriksson via text message. The and a five minute major for dropping are trying to eliminate from the game. a minimum for similar hits; however, problem with that is Eriksson may not the gloves with Adam McQuaid, who John Scott (somehow) has no history of Scott’s intent was to injure - no two be able to see straight enough to read came to the defense of his teammate. suspension, but is a notorious “goon” ways about it - the egregious nature of small print at this point. The hit was Scott was then ejected from the game; with truly no other purpose but to raise the hit is deserving of at least 15 to 20 unnecessary and downright cheap. the B’s would make his team pay with hell, drop the gloves, and inject his team games, despite Scott having no prior With concussions, the recovery is a goal by Torey Krug on the ensuing with some physicality. offenses. Shanahan needs to get this one always different, but the approach to power play. The Bruins won the game The Bruins are not a team to shy away correct and set a precedent for hits like treating one is always the same - take it by a final score of 5-2. from a guy like Scott either, but in this this which have no part in the game. slow. The only good signs for Eriksson, Eriksson needed help from his scenario, Scott takes out one of the B’s When Scott has his hearing on the 31st, first: he was able to get to his feet and teammates to leave the ice, and he did not star players, who had no opportunity he will have missed 3 games already. get off the ice with the assistance of a return. The B’s reported that Wednesday to avoid the hit. The fact is, this hit Perhaps a suspension to a player like Scott few teammates - it would have been Murphy’s Law www.murphyslawbar.com Monday Wednesday Sunday Trivia Night Open Mic with FREE with food & Chachi Jukebox prizes

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far more ominous had he needed the where he played 51 games and scored medical staff and a stretcher. Second: he a whopping 1 goal, adding 1 assist for a was able to travel the day after the hit. career high... of 2 points. We still do not know the severity of the How is it that John Scott and Loui concussion, but based on other hits we Eriksson play in the same league? Is have seen of this nature and the events it the goal of organizations like the that have followed, Eriksson might be Buffalo Sabres to employ players that missing out for 2-4 weeks. The problem you can expect a maximum of 2 points with estimating how long it takes to in an 82 game season? Having a tough recover from a concussion is that every guy on your roster is widely practiced player is different; some take longer to throughout the NHL. recover than others. The Boston Bruins fourth liner Shawn Prior to this season, Loui Eriksson Thornton has 691 penalty minutes in 6+ had only missed 3 regular season games years with Boston, more than doubling in the past 5 years (since becoming a John Scott’s number. In those same 6 full time NHL forward), playing 373 of years, Thornton has scored 30 goals and a possible 376 games. Just another point has 39 assists for 69 points - on top of of interest as the league determines the producing (about as much as you expect fate of John Scott. Is there really room any fourth line player to produce) he for a guy like John Scott in this league? plays the game with an edge, he brings Let’s compare a guy like John Scott to energy and physicality to his team, the guy whose career he just threatened and he stands up and fights when the with his cheap shot yesterday: occasion calls for it. Loui Eriksson is 28 years old; he has There is room for players like played 509 career games (the Bruins Thornton, who despite have more than are just the second team he has played twice as many penalty minutes as Scott, for), has 152 goals and 208 assists for is one of the most respected players and 360 points. He has 116 penalty minutes most feared tough guys in the league. in 7+ NHL seasons. His best season Scott contributes nothing; he has fewer came in the 2010-2011 season, when he points in 7 NHL seasons than nine of this scored 27 goals and had 46 assists for season’s NHL rookies, none of which 73 points. He also had a 36 goal season have played more than 10 games. He is in 2008-2009. Eriksson’s best years not gifted offensively, he is slow on his may still be in front of him. These are feet, he is a career -9 so he gives you no the stats of a productive professional extra jump when he is on the ice, and he hockey player, who is a difference can’t defend. John Scott is large, he can maker for his team. drop the gloves, and hit - but he’s no role John Scott is 31 years old; he has player. Buffalo has him on the roster to played 187 career games (for 5 different be a GOON, and though he has never NHL teams), has 1 goal and 4 assists for been suspended before... let’s be serious, 5 points. He has 324 penalty minutes it was only a matter of time. If the league in 7 NHL seasons; he has never played wants to have their players take head more than 51 games in a season. His injuries seriously, to keep their players most productive year came in the 2009- safe, keep this guy off the ice, and get 2010 season with the Minnesota Wild, players like him out of the game.

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*Every week, we run an interview from Danny Picard’s daily sports-talk show “I’m Just Sayin”, which can be heard LIVE every weekday at 9 am on BlogTalkRadio, with every show available on iTunes. This week, Danny talked with MLB pitcher Bronson Arroyo:

BRONSON ARROYO: I heard what’s wrong with this guy. Did you for him. It’s not just fatigue. Lackey, what he did the other night, [Curt] Schilling talking about it on see Game 4? Did you see him pitch, PICARD: And when a guy like coming out of the ‘pen. TV the other day, and I thought he and what do you see when there’s a John Lackey, who’s going to start PICARD: David Ortiz is an put it pretty well, that, you know, in guy who has, I guess, a “dead arm” Game 6, when he comes out of the impossible out. Why do you even this type of weather, in cool weather, in the postseason? bullpen two games before that start, pitch to this guy? most guys need something out on ARROYO: Traditionally, the dead that won’t affect the type of stuff ARROYO: It’s definitely amazing the mound in order to have some arm thing, you know, honestly, for he’ll have in his Game 6 start, just what he’s doing this year, and what sort of grip on the ball. Whether it’s me, I’m not really sure exactly what for coming out of the bullpen for he’s done for such a long time in a bit of shaving cream, or whatever that means, to tell you the truth. But one inning, right? the postseason. And putting them it is that you might want to put on over the years, I’ve heard people talk ARROYO: No, it shouldn’t at all. in a position where it’s crunch your fingers, mixed with a little about that. It’s usually related to just Had he gone two or three innings, time and he can do some damage, bit of rosin to give you a little bit fatigue. If you have an injury, you’re that’s a different story. But one they’re obviously not going to pitch of stickiness. Just as the hitters do talking about something totally inning, it’s about the equivalent to him the rest of this series. But I with putting pine tar on the bat. different. When I hear that, over the to a bullpen, with a little bit more think he’s come up to bat a lot of I think the real thing is, you don’t years, that a guy has a dead arm, it’s adrenaline in there. It wasn’t like times with nobody on base, or not want anybody having the ability usually that he’s going through a he was laboring through the inning, in damage spots with runners in to cut the baseball with a piece of period where he’s not pitching well, so he should be fine. A lot of times, scoring position. And a lot of times sandpaper, or putting vaseline or his stuff isn’t quite the same, but he to be honest with you, late in the you just have to think that if a guy’s something slippery on the ball that doesn’t have an injury. And so we year like this, I think, getting on the got seven hits out of 10 at-bats, that makes the ball do funny things in call it this “dead arm” thing, and just mound a little bit more frequently he’s not going to stay that hot for the air. Getting grip, I don’t think maybe he needs a little bit of a break. like that can keep you really tuned the rest of the series. And so, [the anybody wants a guy like Jon Lester But I don’t think that’s the case with up, keep you sharp. And sometimes Cardinals] just keep going after him, throwing 93-94 without a grip in Clay. I think -- after watching him in big games, especially late in the and hoping that he’ll make some October in cool weather, and letting throw and seeing him toss a little season or something like this, it’s outs, and he’s just not. He’s led off one go and hitting somebody in the bit on TV and stuff -- I think he’s not good to sit four, five, six days, some innings with doubles that have head. So, something out there of babying the ball a little bit. His and have to go out there and try to turned out to be big innings for the that nature isn’t a problem. I think velocity is definitely down. There’s find your stuff on a big stage like Red Sox and have turned some of it’s just a problem if you’ve got guys definitely something going on there that. I think it’s better to be out there these games around. But I think in out there who are loading the ball up that -- he’s just not 100 percent. And to get the nerves out, to be on the Games 6 and 7, you’re going to find to make it dance and move funny. you can go out there and pitch the mound a little bit more. It’s kind that, especially being in Fenway and PICARD: I mentioned Clay way he id the other night and be of like being a position player. You being a bit short in right field, I think Buchholz right before you came on, successful and get away with it in a play every day, you go out on the you’re going to see David Ortiz and in Game 4 he made a start, and short amount of time. You couldn’t field on the big stage in the World probably walk a few times more he clearly is not himself. They’re pull that off for two or three months, Series, and you feel good in the box than he has in the first five games. calling it a “dead arm.” When a but if you just need to do it for two because you’ve been out there a lot. PICARD: You were a teammate starting pitcher is so good in the or three starts, you can pull it off if But sitting on the bench four or five with Jonny Gomes for about two- regular season, then gets to the you have command and you have days in a row and just getting that and-a-half seasons in Cincinnati, and postseason and says “dead arm,” some other pitches you can rely on. one start, it makes it very difficult to when he came here to Boston, a lot is that an injury issue, or is it just But there’s definitely something go out and have everything click. So of the talk was about him being a fatigue? We’re trying to figure out going on there that’s uncomfortable I would think that would be good for great clubhouse guy, and that’s what October 31, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 39

everybody seemed to think this team him, and let him serve you to left it matters. So on a play like that, you needed. But really, he’s come up with field and not let him put some RBIs never want to see a game end on some huge hits off the bench this on the board. something silly like that, but as the season. And now in the postseason, PICARD: You look back at those rule stands, I thought they made the he has that home run in Game 4 of Games 3 and 4, and those crazy right call. And if roles were reversed, the World Series that gave the Red finishes. You had the “obstruction” I think Red Sox fans would want Sox a 4-1 lead. Talk a little bit about call there on [Will] Middlebrooks, that win. When it happens to you, this guy, and what he’s actually like, who was laying down at third base, it’s obviously terrible to end a ball both on the field and off the field, and the Red Sox lose. Then the next game like that. But they definitely having been a teammate of his. night, you get the pick-off, Kolten need to look at the rule, make it a bit ARROYO: Jonny brings a lot of Wong picked off at first base and the easier for umpires to say, “You know things to the table, not just what Cardinals lose that game. What would what, that was a complete accident. he does on the baseball field. You be a tougher way to lose, a guy getting The shortstop was trying to cut the talk about a few guys I’ve played picked off, or having an “obstruction” ball off and ran into the guy coming with, Kevin Millar, a guy like Paul call on your third baseman? around second base, and that’s not Bako, those guys bring such a great ARROYO: Yeah, those are both going to be obstruction.” swagger to the clubhouse and bring ARROYO: Yeah, a bit. In the last few tough, and those are both weird PICARD: Do you have a prediction guys together. They come to the park years, since ‘04, I think that Red Sox endings to games. But for me, I as to how the rest of the World Series with energy every day. They usually team is very similar to the Cardinals think the pick-off would be worse, will play out? come up with some sort of schtick team, and that’s why I think you see only because I think the obstruction ARROYO: I think the Sox have a for the year, which obviously this those guys in the playoffs so much. call was just a play that just good, good chance to win Game 6. year it’s the beards for those guys. They just have so much grit to them, happened. There wasn’t a whole lot They’re back home. Fenway Park is And year-to-year that changes. But you know? There’s so many guys in that anybody could do about it. And definitely a different animal to deal Jonny always brings that energy to the lineup that foul off pitches, they Middlebrooks was laying flat down with. It’s hard for teams to close ball the park. He’s just a fun guy to be work starting pitchers, they look like on his face. He didn’t necessarily games out there late. So I think the Sox around. You want to be at the party they just came from a 9-to-5 job. know that the back end of his legs take Game 6, but if they don’t, then with him, you know? And outside of You hear all the stereotypical things, were up in the air and were going I’d probably go with the Cardinals that, he’s also a big clutch guy. He’ the “blue-collar” guys, and it’s just to trip a guy up, so it really wasn’t in Game 7. I think whoever they’ll a guy who’s a big swing-and-miss something about both of those clubs. anybody’s fault. But being picked have out there, starting pitching-wise, at times, but he hits enough homers They just grind out at-bats, and they off in a big situation like that is is probably going to be a bit more every year where he’s dangerous in find ways to win ball games. And just a mistake that can’t be made. I comfortable on the mound than [Jake] the lineup. He also finds a way to those are the teams that wind up thought a lot of times this year that Peavy or Buchholz has been lately. So just put a lot of RBIs on the board. winning championships, and that’s we made base-running mistakes I think if the Red Sox don’t take Game I don’t know if people talk about why you see them year-after-year with the Cincinnati Reds, and you 6, they could be in trouble in Game 7. that with Jonny, but, Jonny will go playing for a chance to win a division. just feel like those are giving outs PICARD: And Bronson, you’re a season where he’s playing off the PICARD: You’ve seen this Cardinals away. And so, I think the pick-off, to going to be a free agent when this bench, and he doesn’t get to play team obviously a lot. You’re in their me, would be a bit frustrating. World Series is over, what are your every day, and it’s not easy to go out division. Going into Games 6 and PICARD: But what about the rule plans moving forward? there and put up a lot of RBIs. And 7 [if necessary], if you had to give on “obstruction”? I think the rule ARROYO: Yeah, it’s going to be the a lot of years, he’s been on teams advice or if you’re looking at it from itself is worded a little silly, because first time I’ve been a free agent, and where he’s had more RBIs than all afar, and you’re saying, “Don’t pitch the rule says, “Intent or not, it’s I guess I’m just going to field the the other outfielders, and he’s had to this guy in the Cardinals lineup. obstruction.” Does this rule need offers and see what happens. It’s the two-thirds of those at-bats. And he’s If you’re going to get beat, don’t let need to be revised, maybe to talk first time I’ve been in this position. I just always been that guy. I’m glad this guy beat you,” who is that guy about “intent”? And obviously next signed back with the Red Sox early, to see he’s doing well, because he in the Cardinals lineup? year we’ll get into, I mean, managers and signed back with the Reds a hasn’t had a lot of opportunities in ARROYO: Given the lineup that will be throwing challenge flags couple of times early. I really enjoyed his career to play every day, and he’s they have, where [Allen] Craig’s not next year for this one. But do they playing for one organization, and getting to play not on the big stage as healthy as he has been, I mean, need to revise this rule a little bit? knowing everybody from the owner and show what he can do. And also, he’s hit over .400 with runners in ARROYO: Yeah I think it probably down to the guys that clean the having a multi-year deal in Boston, scoring position the last two years, does. I heard a little bit about it on TV, clubhouse, feeling like it’s a family I think helped. Because he’s always which has been astonishing, and as and it makes sense. Obviously intent atmosphere. And I haven’t wanted been on a year-to-year deal. And a ball club, they hit over .300 this means everything. And there’s other to leave wherever I’ve been for a he finally got a two-year deal with past year with runners in scoring parts of the game where I feel like long time. And I think, economically, a team who wanted to invest some position, which is crazy. But I think umpires do have that leeway to use the Reds can’t afford me anymore, good money in him and felt like, [Carlos] Beltran has got to be the their judgement, on whether you’re probably. So we’re just waiting to “Hey, you’re going to be here for a guy, just because he has done so intentionally throwing at hitter or not, see what happens and see who shows couple of years and get comfortable much damage in the playoffs, he’s and there’s other parts of the game interest. I don’t really have any places in this uniform.” And you can see done damage in this series, and I where that happens. So I think they that I would love to go, but there’s that it’s paying off. think you just have to stay away should have a little bit more room to not any places that I don’t want to PICARD: Do these guys remind from letting him hit the long ball. say, “This was on purpose” or “This go. So it’s going to be an interesting you of the ‘04 team? Keep the ball down and away to wasn’t on purpose.” And it definitely, offseason to find out where I land. Sophisticated Comfort Food Has Come to Southie!

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