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George LoCascio: South Boston’s Italian of the Year
Charlie Baker Serves a Few Pints at L St Tavern Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker was in Southie this past Sunday to attend the rededication ceremony of the Vietnam War Veteran’s Memorial at M St Park. Baker later stopped by the L St Tavern, where he enjoyed the Patriots’ win and even hopped behind the bar to serve thirsty patrons pints of Guinness. Also in attendance at Will Hunting’s favorite local bar were L St Tavern owners Jackie and Susan Woods, Baker’s wife Lauren, Massachusetts Supreme Court Clerk Maura Doyle and Massachusetts Civil Court Clerk Michael Donovan.
George LoCascio is a man who has a lot of friends – a real lot of friends. In fact, it’s doubtful if he has an enemy in the world. He has run the grille at thousands of Southie “times”. He always has a smile along with a cheerful “How’s it going, brother?”, whenever you see him. He is also a fine example of just how successful Italian-Americans have been in becoming part of the fabric of American society, on their way to realizing their own individual American dreams. Last Friday at a ceremony in M Street Park, George, always hard-working and helpful, received well deserved recognition as South Boston’s 2014 Italian of the Year. He was joined onstage by his wife Mary, as Mayor Marty Walsh performed the honors. It was beautiful September evening, with many goodies, inflatables for the kids, and music by the Street Magic aCapella group.
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City Council Pay Raise - It’s Only Fair Boston City Council President Bill Linehan has turned himself and the City Council into a lightning rod for local political commentators since announcing last week that he is seeking a raise for himself and the other members of the council. Many have decried the raise as a misuse of taxpayer’s dollars — with some even going as far as saying that the councilors are already overpaid. But let’s leave all of that political vitriol to the side for now and take a look at the facts behind the order that Line-
han submitted for approval on Monday. Boston City Councilors currently make $87,500 annually. Their job requires them to live and raise their families in Boston, where the cost of living is 21.2% above the national average according to Forbes.com. Councilors, unlike most city employees, cannot participate in the collective bargaining process and have not had a raise since 2006. The order Linehan submitted falls in line with past approved council pay increases in 2002 and 2006 — which, like the
current proposal, provided for an average annual $3,125 increase to the council’s salary. And consider that Linehan’s proposal, which is not seeking retroactive pay, would represent a 2.5% increase dating back to the 2006 council raise — while over that same time period the average city employee’s yearly base salary has increased 2.7%. City councilors perform an often thankless job. They get to work early, stay late and rarely get a weekend off. They face a seemingly endless schedule
of community meetings, local events, council sessions, hearings and more. They serve on numerous boards and committees and work term to term — running demanding election campaigns every two years. And while no one is suggesting that the current crop of councilors didn’t know what they were getting into when they ran for office, bringing their pay scale in line with that of the average city employee doesn’t seem like such a ridiculous request as some in the media would have us believe.
Letter to the Editor - Naming of South Boston Library To the Editor: I write in support of Boston City Councilor Bill Linehan’s proposal to rename the South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library after President William M. Bulger, a longtime trustee of the Boston Public Library. Councilor Linehan’s idea would appropriately honor a man I deeply respect for his lifelong commitment to supporting our state’s public libraries. As a former student of Bill Bulger, I learned to think independently and form conclusions independent from what columnists and commentators publish for profit. In the course of my research into his career, I discovered that President Bulger was the one who saved the public library system
when cities and towns sought to make quick fix cuts to libraries when the voters adopted Proposition 2 ½. President Bulger also enacted legislation to making state aid to local libraries contingent on municipalities sustaining local funding, a maintenance-of-effort requirement. The contingency was needed when Proposition 2 1/2 forced municipalities to cut spending and libraries became a favorite target. Today, all but 7 of the Commonwealth’s local public libraries are certified by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC), having met funding and operational requirements. Such certification allows libraries state assistance to rebuild local library facilities and offers its members inter-library borrow-
ing privileges. When Bulger was elected to the Senate in 1972, the Boston Public Library received a paltry $150,000 in state aid for allowing every Massachusetts resident access to its vast collection of resources. By the time Bulger left the Senate in 1996, however, that appropriation amounted to nearly $6 Million for its status as the Commonwealth’s “Library of Last Recourse.” In the 1990s, Bulger ushered through the Legislature a $35M bond bill, which provided money to renovate the McKim Building of the Boston Public Library in Copley Plaza as well as the main library in my own hometown of Beverly. President Bulger’s own experience relying on public libraries in his youth undoubtedly
influenced his perspective on the importance of the institution to educate citizens. “To me, public libraries are fundamental to a free society,” Bulger once said. As a public servant, he recognized the duty imposed by words John Adams inscribed into the state constitution: “it shall be the duty of legislators … in all future periods of this commonwealth to cherish the interests of literature and the sciences … to encourage private societies and public institutions” Councilor Linehan’s idea to name the South Boston branch of the Public library after President William M. Bulger is one I wholeheartedly support.
Respectfully, John J. Burke
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A Station House Remembers
By Rick Winterson
Remembrances of September 11, 2001, were especially poignant this year, due to the vicious beheadings of two American journalists and our military reentry into the Middle Eastern theater of combat. Pictured above is the solemn firefighters’ 9-11 stand-out at the station house on Fourth Street. These remembrances are highly fitting, because the 9-11 tragedy is the worst enemy action ever inflicted on America on our own soil. Even Pearl Harbor had a lower death toll – 2,403 versus 2,819 on September 11, 2001. And there was another key aspect: al-Qaeda purposely and willfully attacked American civilians, not military installations
– a war crime if there ever was one Most other enemy actions on U.S. soil have been minor. The Japanese held a couple of Alaska’s uninhabited Aleutian Islands in World War II; a hundred years ago, the Mexican bandit Pancho Villa crossed our southwestern borders. Prior to that, you would have to go back in history 200 years to 1814, when the British invaded Washington, D.C. They burnt down the White House, but the death toll was far lower. And even though 9-11 was an awful tragedy, doesn’t the photo above resemble a painting by the American artist Norman Rockwell? In its own sad way, this remembrance is as American as apple pie. We remember. We don’t forget.
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Vietnam Memorial Solemnly Rededicated
By Rick Winterson
It is now Year 33 since the Vietnam Memorial was first dedicated on September 13, 1981, after the decision was made to create such a memorial, to design it, and to raise the necessary funds. The Veterans Memorial Committee was spearheaded by Tom Lyons, himself a Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. The sun shone golden on the black stone monument in Medal of Honor/M Street Park last Sunday. Deep fall shadows gave a peaceful air to the Memorial. The colors were piped into the Park by a Marine Corps silent honor guard. A crowd of perhaps 200 gathered with friends and families of the 25 military men who gave their lives in the War in Vietnam, along with many of our elected officials. Memorial Committee Chair Tom Lyons opened the ceremony, which not only rededicated the South Boston Vietnam Veter ans Memorial, but also honored the memories of Major Genera
Mayor Marty Walsh, Rededication Committee Chair Tom Lyons USMC, and Brig. Gen. Francis M. McGinn USA (the event’s speaker) at Sunday’s Vietnam Memorial rededication.
Harold Greene, killed in the line of duty recently in Afghanistan, and Florence Johnson, a Gold Star mother and World War II Navy Veteran. Fr. Robert Casey, Pastor of St. Brigid Parish, gave the invocation – “Oh God, our Father … “ Congressman Stephen Lynch spoke of the respect America has gained in Vietnam because of our ceaseless search for the remains of our veterans there, 40 years after the conflict ended. Mayor Marty Walsh said, “I am honored to be here. South Boston
showed Boston and America how to honor its Vietnam Veterans.” Rep. Nick Collins said this was a special day in South Boston – “We decided to do what no other place in the U.S. would do.” City Council President Bill Linehan stated, “I am deeply humbled to take part in this rededication.” City Councilor-at-Large Michael Flaherty reminisced about Gold Star mother Florence Johnson, USN (World War II). Brigadier General Francis M. McGinn, USA, was the Guest Speaker (See South Boston
Online’s write-up in our September 11 issue). In his remarks, Gen. McGinn praised the 25 whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial – “They saw their country as greater than themselves.” Americans enlisted and re-upped during years of conflict in Vietnam. And even now, the heroism continues, with 7,000 having been lost in our current conflicts. McGinn referred to the Fallen Heroes Foundation here in Boston as evidence of our remembering. Three wreaths were emplaced in memory of the 25 veterans, Gen. Greene, USA, and Florence Johnson, USN. Then, red roses were laid at the foot of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial by the veterans’ families as their names were slowly read. It was a memorable moment. Tom Lyons reminded the crowd that words of remembrance speak to us, not to them, our veterans. The pipers rendered “Amazing Grace”; the colors were struck and retired. A collation was served after the ceremony was over.
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Tom Lyons opens the rededication ceremony at the Memorial in Medal of Honor Park.
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A Marine detachment performs the color guard duties at the Vietnam Memorial rededication.
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Congressman Stephen Lynch addresses the rededication crowd.
Mayor Marty Walsh expresses the honor he feels when speaking at the Vietnam Memorial.
Rep. Nick Collins speaks of his gratitude to veterans who gave their lives in combat.
City Council President Bill Linehan states his humble support of our veterans.
City Councilor-at-Large Michael Flaherty reminisces about Florence Johnson, Gold Star mother.
Gen. Francis McGinn USA gives the keynote speech at the Vietnam Memorial rededication.
Twenty-five red roses are laid in front of the Vietnam Memorial – one for each man lost in the Vietnam War.
The South Boston Vietnam Memorial at sunset last Sunday, decorated for its rededication.
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Jason Talbot: On BBJ’s “$40-Under-40” List Jason Talbot might have traveled one road or another. Instead, at age 13, he was among the first to join Susan Rodgerson’s Artists for Humanity Since then, he has studied art, created works in many media, and is filled with life’s joy. Most important, he gives back and pays forward by mentoring young artists at Artists for Humanity. And he’s been named to the BBJ’s 2014 “40-Under-40” list. by Rick Winterson
“There’s no place else I would rather be than here at Artists for Humanity.”
Over the last several years, Boston Business Journal (the BBJ) has published an annual listing of influential Boston leaders, who have had a decisive impact in our city before they reach age 40. It is a prestigious honor to be selected; the Boston Business Journal calls their list “40-Under-40”. Jason Talbot of South Boston’s Artists for Humanity was one of those named to this year’s list. He was included on the “40-Under-40” list because of his years-long commitment to Boston’s
under-resourced teens. Jason reaches out to them through art and mentoring, an experience he himself once had at age 13 with Artists for Humanity. He is a co-founder of Artists for Humanity. In an interview with South Boston Online, Jason contrasted the early days of Artists for Humanity with their current operation. Some 20+ years ago, artist Susan Rodgerson conceived the idea of Artists for Humanity. In the early ‘90s, about 20 Boston teens joined Susan in her SoWa-based studio to
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learn art. Jason and his closest friends were among these first students; they soon became a half-dozen of Artists for Humanity’s biggest boosters. Jason took on the responsibility of being a cofounder. Through the years, Artists for Humanity moved from loft to loft in Fort Point. They now occupy the LEEDS Platinum EpiCenter at A and Second Streets, and they have upwards of 300 youthful members in any given year. Currently, Jason holds the position of Special Projects Director with Artists for Humanity. In part because of the training in
the arts that Jason received at Artists for Humanity, and in part because of his own intense self-motivation, he graduated from Boston’s high school system in four years, and spent four years on scholarship at the Art Institute of Boston. He then landed a job in Atlanta doing graphic design for Turner Broadcasting. Jason kept in touch with Artists for Humanity, returning to work for them in 2005 - around the time they moved into their EpiCenter building at A and Second Streets. He has been with them since then, and will soon mark ten years in their employ, mentoring young artists as he had once been mentored, back in the ‘90s. In his present job as Special Projects Director, Jason is responsible for the quality and the execution of various exhibitions that Artists for Humanity stages for events and organizations in Boston. For example, at this time he’s working on an exhibit at SIBOS, a banking conference that’ll be held this fall in South Boston’s Convention Center. He will insure that the exhibition’s themes are clearly presented and that the works continued on page 14
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Mayor Walsh Scholarship South Boston Pop Warner Tournament
City of Boston Credit Union Title Sponsor for Mayor Walsh Scholarship Tournament On Monday, September 15, 2014 City of Boston Credit Union was pleased to be a title sponsor for the First Annual Mayor Martin Walsh Golf Tournament. Funds from the tournament will benefit the City of Boston Scholarship Fund, which helps youth in the City seeking to further their education after graduating from high school. The tournament was a sell out and held at both the George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park and the William Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park. “The
Credit Union happily supported this major initiative by Mayor Walsh and looks forward to partnering with him on future community endeavors,” stated Dan Trombley, CEO, City of Boston Credit Union. City of Boston Credit Union is one of the oldest credit unions in the country, established in 1915. Individuals that live or work in Norfolk or Suffolk Counties, as well as, City of Boston and Commonwealth of Massachusetts employees, can choose City of Boston Credit Union for all their financial needs. For more information about City of Boston Credit Union visit cityofbostoncu.com or call 617-635-4545.
Meet the Tierney Center Staff
The Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center is located at 125 Mercer Street. Community Services provided by the Center is for all South Boston residents. The Center’s Director, Kristin Taylor (pictured on far right) is proud of her dedicated staff members. They include Lauretta Brennan, administrative assistant, program coordinators Jose Sotz and Milly Pena, Susan Lenardis, peer job counselor, and Idalia Grant, parent partner/Laboure Childhood Literacy Project.
South Boston Pop Warner hosted its second home games this weekend against Canton and Mashpee. South Boston played tough all day long. Anyone who watched these games got to see some great youth football. The F team got it started at 2:30 PM when the 5 & 6 year olds played each other. These kids have a great time developing their football skills and learning a great game. The F team is a good opportunity to watch some future football stars in the making. At 4:00 PM, the E team kicked off with a tough Canton team. The South Boston E team played a great game on both sides of the ball all day. South Boston had a few chances to come away with a win. They played to a hard earned 7-7 tie. After the first 2 weeks, the E team remains unbeaten with a record of 1-0-1. At 5:30 PM, the D team took on Mashpee. The D team was in a back and forth defensive battle all day. At the end of regulation, it was 6-6 tie. In Pop Warner football, both teams have an opportunity to score in overtime. And in overtime, Southie went on offense to start. The South
Boston team scored a touchdown and extra point on their possession. When Mashpee got their opportunity to go on offense, South Boston’s defense shut down Mashpee. Final score was South Boston 14 to Mashpee 6. The D team record after two weeks is 1-1-0. At 7:00 PM, the C team got the game under the lights. The C Team finished off the day playing a very good team from Mashpee. South Boston was a little too strong on offense and defense shutting down Mashpee. The final score was South Boston 20 to Mashpee 6. The C team record after two weeks is 1-1-0. The next two Saturdays, South Boston will be playing at home. The F team gets it started both weeks at 2:30 PM. On Saturday, September 20th, South Boston will be hosting Sandwich with the E game at 4:00 PM, D team at 5:30 PM and C team at 7:00 PM. On Saturday, September 27th, South Boston will be hosting Norton with the E game at 4:00 PM, D team at 5:30 PM and C team at 7:00 PM. Come out and see the cheerleaders and watch some great football.
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Swinging in Many Ways on the Lawn on D by Rick Winterson
The Lawn on D next to the Convention Center has become a place for activities of all kinds, including the many meanings of the word “Swing”. The word “Swing” refers to a type of 20th Century jazz music, as well as dances that include jitterbug and the Lindy Hop, all of which took place last Friday evening at The Lawn on D. Finally, at Friday’s nightfall, the novel swings there were lit at 8 p.m. A crowd of hundreds gathered. And the band played on!
Dan Gabel and the “Abletones”. Don’t they look like, well, a swing band from the 30’s?
The Sarah McKenzie Quartet swings with a distinct 50’s jazz touch at The Lawn on D.
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Meet Two Best Friends Youngsters do everything together and consider each other best friends BY KEVIN DEVLIN
Before moving into their temporary after-school home at the Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center, they were inseparable at the South Boston Boys and Girls Club. Nothing has changed. They still see each other every day after school and enjoy having fun. These two young boys and best friends are William Watson and Chris Prescott. William Watson, 10, is the son of Kerri Smith and William Watson. He has two older sisters, Darien and Mikhaila. He also has a black and white cat named Tiger and a Pekingese dog named Lexi. Pekingese dogs are an ancient breed which originated in China. They are called Lion Dogs due to their resemblance to Chinese guardian lions. William is in the fifth grade at the
Condon Elementary School. He enjoys all his classes and couldn’t pick a favorite one. “I like every subject in school,” he said. Someday he’d like to be an engineer and a jet fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. “I could test their new planes and help them improve their targeting and heating systems.” He seems like a boy with a plan. His favorite colors are orange and red. And, his favorite food is Swedish meatballs. “My mom makes
them,” he said. “They’re awesome.” In his spare time, William loves taking his dig Lexi for walks around the neighborhood. He enjoys playing video games on his Xbox and hanging out with his sisters. He also likes to read. The last book he read was the Books of Elsewhere. The Books of Elsewhere is a fantasy series for young readers written by Jacqueline West. If William was the president of the United States, he said he would...“Help people are that are trapped in countries where there are wars. They shouldn’t be there. They need help and we should send in helicopters to get them out.” He would also build more shelters for the homeless. Christepher “Chris” Prescott, 10,
is the son of Kenneth Prescott and Nicole Alizio. He has three sisters, Madelyn, Olivia, and Jeanne, as well as three brothers, Kenneth, Keith, and Thomas. He also has two cats and a dog. One cat which is all black is named Shadow and the other gray and white cat is named Peanuts. His dog is named Lola. It’s a Shih Tzu, also of Chinese origin. Chris is in the fifth grade at the Perkins Elementary School. His favorite subject is math. Someday, he intends on being police officer and be assigned to a canine unit. His favorite color is blue and his favorite food is gumbo chicken. His favorite pro athletes are Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady and Celtics guard, Rajon Rondo. His favorite entertainer is singer Ariana Grande. In his leisure time, he likes playing video games, going on Facebook and Twitter, and playing hoop at Moakley Park. Like his best friend William, he’s an avid reader. The last book he read was Love that Dog, a free verse book written by Sharon Creech. If Chris was the nation’s top executive living on Pennsylvania Avenue, he said he would…“Try to stop wars and stop world hunger.”
South Boston Knights Sports Remaining football games Friday, 9/19 versus Charlestown @ Saunders Stadium - 6:00pm Friday, 9/26 Versus West Roxbury @ Saunders Stadium - 4:30pm Friday, 10/3 versus Madison Park @Madison Park 6:30pm Friday, 10/10 versus Brighton @ White Stadium - 6:30pm Friday, 10/17 versus O’Bryant @ Madison Park - 6:30pm Friday, 10/24 versus Burke @ Boston English - 6:00pm 10/31, 11/7&14 -- MIAA Playoffs TBA Thursday, November 27 -- Thanksgiving Day Game @ White Stadium versus East Boston.
Women’s soccer home games @ Moakley Park September 23, September 30, October 14, October 15 & October 20. City Championships TBA for October 27 & October 29. Regular season games start @ 3:30pm.
Men’s soccer home games @ Saunders Stadium September 19, September 25, October 3, October 6, October 8, October 10, October 17 & 23. City Championships TBA for October 27 & October 29. Regular season games begin @ 3:30pm.
Women’s volleyball home games @ the South Boston Education Complex main gym. September 19, October 3, October 6, October 16. Home matches begin @ 3:30pm
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SBYH News The SBYHL kicked off it’s season over the past two weekends. The teams are once again in the Valley Hockey League and the competition is steep! The current games are part of the “parity” round which will determine which divisions our teams will compete in come November. Here is a recap of some of this past weekend’s games: Mite A Team Led by coach Dave Ivaska, the Mite A team won their season opener in a 25-10 win over Newton Mite’s. With Michael “the Brickwall” Pittman between the pipes, it was a stellar performance. Maeve Murray was awarded the team “C” for the season opener and netted 2 goals. Ben Dearden scored 8, Harry Minucci had 5. Gregory Matthews, Nolan Young, and Ryan Alexander each had
2 goals and Mario Blasi, Jack Hynes, James McFarland, Jack Reidy and Bobby Banks each scored 1. Squirt B Team Led by coaches Joe Burke, Bobby Picard and Scott Simpson, the Squirt B team battled their way to a 5-5 tie vs. Malden. Malden lit the lamp first, but that goal was quickly answered by Jerry O’Neil. In an impressive two way game, Southie Squirt B’s had the remainder of their 4 goals scored by Dylan Picard, Toby Halloran, Eddie Tirabassi and Stella MacLelland. Terry Markos had a solid performance in goal. Space is still available for some teams and an additional try-out session has been added for September 26, 2014 at 4 pm. This is held at the Devine Rink in Dorchester. If you know of any child that wants to be part of a great organization, please bring them to the rink!
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Zabawa na Sweizym Powietrzu
Last Sunday afternoon, Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish hosted an open air festival on their grassy plot of land across Dorchester Avenue from the church. There was a crowd of hundreds, rhythmic Polish music, enthusiastic dancers – many in costume (see above) – and “smakowita polska kuchnia” (delicious Polish food). It was a marvelous time on a fantastic afternoon in South Boston’s renowned Polish Triangle neighborhood.
Tutoring Ann F. Walsh The City of Boston, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, Massport, and MassDOT invite you to Community Meeting #2 on the South Boston Waterfront Sustainable Transportation Plan Please join us for a project update and to hear agency heads from the sponsoring organizations discuss their priorities and listen to your ideas.
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South Boston Catholic Academy Tomorrow’s Success Starts Today As we begin our 6th year we are excited to welcome 310 students, Pre-School-Grade 6 for the 2014-2015 school year. We are committed to developing wellrounded students who possess the skills and values needed to become successful, morally conscious members of society. At the center of South Boston Catholic Academy’s commitment to its students is an unparalleled educational experience. Students benefit from small class sizes and a dedicated, faculty and
staff. Our teachers are focused on developing superior academic skills within their students, as well as emotional maturity and a faith filled spiritual life. All classrooms in Grades K2-6 feature either interactive whiteboards, laptops, iPads or Apple TVs which enable teachers to integrate rich multimedia features into their lessons. Partnerships with Lesley University, Boston College, The Lynch Foundation and Reebok provide additional enhancements to our curriculum. Beyond the classroom, our stu-
dents continue to have fun and develop through their involvement in student council, choir, community service clubs, and membership in the South Shore Parochial School Basketball League. We are proud of our students and their significant accomplishments. Our students continue their education at exceptional middle schools. A sampling of recent acceptances: Boston College High School Arrupe Division, Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy, Catho-
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Jason Talbot
Robert (Bobby) Nee 10 Year Anniversary
Never a day goes by that we don’t think of you. The way we used to sit and talk, the things we used to do to. You left us lovely memories that makes us laugh and cry, But the love you placed within our hearts No millionaire could buy. The things we feel most deeply are the hardest things to say, But we, your family, loved you in a very special way. It’s not engraved in precious gold, or hung for all to see, It’s just engraved within our hearts, your precious memory. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your family.
10 Year Anniversary Mass on Sept 21st, 2014 at St. Gate of Heaven 12:00PM Church
of art are truly creative. And remember, the exhibition will consist entirely of the creations of young members of Artists for Humanity, who are generally teenaged Boston high school students. One of the perhaps unexpected virtues mentored at Artists for Humanity is “discipline”. Young members must attend school in Boston full time; they have to maintain a grade level of at least “C”. One of the aims at Artists for Humanity is finding jobs after finishing school. The building they are in – the “EpiCenter” - is green and has a LEEDS
Platinum ranking. When the youthful artists are at the EpiCenter, they work steadily at creating works of art. This is much more than just recreation. As this interview closed, Jason emphasized that Artists for Humanity gives a unique voice to its young members while they are growing up, by allowing them to express themselves in art. He emphasizes that is critical to their development and their ability to hold down a job in the arts later on. South Boston Online agrees. We extend our congratulations to Jason for his well-deserved honor of being named to Boston Business Journal’s 2014 “40Under-40” list.
Jason Talbot on Artists for Humanity’s studio floor. His enthusiasm is contagious.
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