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Forbush Retiring from Mt. Washington Bank

IN THIS ISSUE

BY RICK WINTERSON

VOTER REGISTRATION

o say that Jack Forbush was one of the most well known faces of Mt. Washington Bank states the obvious. He was the point man for their expansion from two to nine branches in as many Boston neighborhoods. On a personal level, he was an individual who brought his own special touch to every bank business transaction he was involved with. Jack will be very hard to replace

Jack Forbush joined Mt. Washington Bank in 1988 – 25 years ago. He served as the Manager of their East Broadway Branch at 708 East Broadway, later taking on responsibility for the 430 West Broadway Branch. Approximately ten years ago, Jack was appointed Vice President of Public Affairs, and moved over to the Mt. Washington Bank Loan Office at 455 East Broadway.

In Jack’s words, “This gave me an opportunity to reach out to the community – to ensure that Mt. Washington Bank became ‘a part of ’ and not ‘apart from’ the community.� To some extent, this meant getting involved with various local organizations and actually taking part in their events. The Bank’s staff were encouraged to do likewise. And of course, the Bank came up with substantial monetary contributions to

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Space allows only a brief sampling of Jack’s efforts on behalf of the Bank. You may recall the Fire Fund, after the massive six-alarm fires on October 2829, 2000, which was supported by the Bank. The Bank then set up the Mt. Washington Charitable Foundation in 2002 – Jack serves as the Foundation’s Vice President. The Foundation is supported by tithing from the Bank’s profits and by fundraising events. The Bank’s Annual Christmas Mail Call was Jack’s idea.

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Medical Marijuana: Second of Three Part Series

BY BRIANNE FITZGERALD nurse practitioner

Marijuana use is the most commonly used illicit drug use, although rates of alcohol use are higher in the U.S. It is most commonly used among young adults 18-25. Because of its increased prevalence (most of us know what it smells like, have tried it or know others who use it) public attitudes toward the drug have shifted. Many want to legalize it and Massachusetts has recently passed a bill that it moving in that direction. The change in attitudes may be driven by changes in the perception of harm or risk associated with marijuana use as well as the American failed war on drugs.

Among youth who first tried marijuana in the past year, the average age was 16.2

years. This is important because the earlier people begin using marijuana, the

more likely they are to become dependent later and also experience negative

effects on cognitive functioning, educational attainment and income as adults. They are also more at risk to develop mental disorders, particularly if there is a family history of serious mental illness. (SAMHSA, 2012)

Marijuana use can have negative effects on behavior and mental health. Marijuana is a psychoactive drug; it causes significant impairment, just like alcohol and other drugs.

This means that when experiencing marijuana “high” people are impaired, both physically and mentally. It is unsafe to drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other things that require concentration and physical coordination when under the influence of marijuana. Long‐term marijuana use has a negative impact on learning and memory. Chronic marijuana use also causes a-motivational syndrome, it makes regular users less motivated to do things.

Marijuana use is also associated with mental health problems and may increase the risk for mental illness. It is unclear if marijuana is what causes these problems or if people who have mental health issues are more likely to use marijuana to self‐medicate. Marijuana use can lead to respiratory illness; it can cause cardiovascular complications such as high blood pressure and increased heart rate. When used during pregnancy lower birth weights have been found as well as an increased risk of childhood leukemia and increased rates of motor, social and cognitive disturbances. People use marijuana for a number of reasons: to ‘get high,’ to try something new, and to fit in, to relax, to socialize and to cope with physical and emotional discomfort. The marijuana of the 21st century is not the “pot of the 60’s and 70’s”.

THC concentration during those years was 1-2%. Today the concentration can be as high as 20% with many other unknown chemicals

thrown in.

Marijuana does have positive effects and therefore we are seeing a new emphasis on calling it can a medicine. It affects pleasure/relaxation, memory/thinking, coordination, pain control, appetite and vomiting reflex. There is clinically based research that shows that marijuana has the medical potential to reduce nausea, stimulate appetite, relieve pain, control muscle spasms, reduce tics related to Tourette syndrome and reduce seizures related to epilepsy. There are on-going clinical trials studying the potential of marijuana and marijuana based medications to treat MS, non cardiac chest pain, COPD, sickle cell disease, spinal cord injury, cancer related pain, brain tumors and dementia to name few.

Voter Registration Deadline Wednesday, October 16

The deadline to register to vote, update your address, or to change your political party for the Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Municipal Election is Wednesday, October 16, 2013.

Residents who want to register to vote or make a change to their current registration may do so by applying in person at City Hall, requesting an application by mail, calling the Boston Election Department at 617.635.3767 or by downloading a mail-in registration

form from our website.

The Boston Election Department (City Hall – Room 241) will be open until 8PM on October 16 to accommodate last minute Voter Registrations. Those looking to fill out a Voter Registration form after 5PM on that date should enter City Hall by the Congress Street entrance. All registrations that are mailed to our offices must be postmarked by October 16 in order to be eligible for the upcoming election.

Qualified Absentee Voters

can now apply for an Absentee Ballot for the November 5 Municipal Election. If you have questions regarding your eligibility to vote absentee or would like to download an application please visit the Election Department’s website at http://www. cityofboston.gov/elections. For additional questions regarding your Voter Status please contact the Election Department at 617.635.3767 or visit us at City Hall – One City Hall Square Room 241 – Boston, MA 02201

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St. Augustine Development Meeting

The BRA and the developers of the two St. Augustine properties – the main church on Dorchester Street and the school at the corner of E and Eighth Streets – held a meeting at the Boys & Girls Club tonight. About 80 people attended; a brief presentation of the proposed development was followed by some intense questions and answers.

There had been significant controversy before this meeting about demolishing the church, a structure that dominates the immediate neighborhood. Despite being told that engineering considerations wouldn’t allow this, the developer, Bruce Daniels, later decided to keep the church’s shell, and to design the residential units to conform to that structure, as well as landscaping the church’s frontage.

As expected, the possibility of renovating the school rather than demolishing it, was also brought up during the meeting. The proposed new residences will actually be lower by 14 feet than the current roofline.

They will also have a landscaped cen-

tral open space, which will reduce the impact of the building’s bulk on the nearby dwellings, especially along Loring Street.

After several questions, it became evident that parking was the key issue in the decision to demolish the school. The reason: the existing school basement isn’t practical to convert into a parking garage – the huge pillars will prevent backing and turning. Around 63 vehicles will fit into the proposed underground garage in the new building; perhaps less than 20 spaces will result, if the school is somehow renovated.

Part of the presentation was devoted to the plans for the church.

There were a couple of questions about that proposal, dealing with parking alongside the building and the stretch of windows along the wall just under the roofline. Overall, there seemed to be satisfaction with that part of the proposal. The architectural treatment of the church was certainly imposing.

About half the meeting involved short- and long-term effects of replacing the St. Augustine School

An architectural rendering of the proposed residential building on the St. Augustine School lot.

with a new building: Short-term, in the sense of noise, street congestion, and construction debris; long-term, in the sense of traffic congestion and the appearance of the neighborhood.

The questions asked were valid; the developer replied by explaining he would have to submit a plan (and/or variances) to the BRA to avoid these difficulties. He promised to post contact numbers in case of complaints or an emergency.

One element – putting the

entrance to the underground parking on E Street rather than on Eighth, which is narrower – kept coming up.

Perhaps this is a good recommendation for the architect to incorporate.

Despite the usual intense South Boston questioning, the meeting ended positively. The BRA approval procedures are ongoing, and any input is welcome. Lance Campbell, the BRA representative, can be contacted at lance.campbell.bra@cityofboston.gov or 617-918-4311, in the event you would like to comment.

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Engine Company 2 Dedication

BY RICK WINTERSON

Last Saturday, Memorial Plaques to the fallen firefighters of Engine Company 2 were solemnly dedicated and unveiled in a heartwarming ceremony at the Fourth Street Firehouse. At 10 a.m., the speakers and attendees assembled on the firehouse drive, in the shadow of Ladder 39 from the D Street Firehouse. Engine 2 itself was parked on the drive, draped with purple and black mourning bunting.

The mood was quiet but joyful. It was an occasion to remember and to celebrate the bravery of the four members of Engine Company 2, who fell in the line of duty. The plaques that memorialized these brave men were veiled in American flags.

Ladder Company 19’s Capt.

Joseph Casper opened the ceremony by reading the names embossed on the plaques – the four names of the

Engine 2, draped with mourning bunting in memory of four Engine Company 2 members who lost their lives in the line of duty.

firefighters who died in the line of duty. Fr. Robert Casey of St. Brigid Parish gave the invocation.

Engine Company 2’s Capt.

Joseph Provenzano said that these veterans of the Boston Fire Department won’t be forgotten. City Councilor Bill Linehan spoke of “Gratitude; Rep. Nick Collins spoke of “remembrance” in the families if the

fallen firefighters. One of speakers was Janet O’Connnor, the granddaughter of FF. Edward J. Barrett.

She expressed her gratitude to those who came.

Retired Commissioner Paul Christian spoke of the special place fallen firefighters occupy in everyone’s heart. He hoped that the Memorial Plaques would “provide some

measure of comfort” to their living relatives. Rich Paris, President of Boston Firefighters Local 718, closed the speaking program by praising the Department – the first in the nation.

The Memorial Plaques, embossed with the names of Capt. Stephen F. Gunn, FF. Edward J. Barrett, FF. Arthur P. Spacone, and Lt. Joseph J. Downing, were unveiled by three female relatives of the fallen men – Janet O’Connor, a granddaughter of Barrett; Barbara Gerbick, Spacone’s daughter; and Jo-Anne Downing, Downing’s widow. They join the two plaques to the left of the firehouse’s main door that commemorate the fallen of Ladder Company 19: Lt. James Gavagan and Ladderman Joseph B. Sullivan.

After the Dedication, a sumptuous breakfast, donated in part by the Paramount on East Broadway, was enjoyed by all.

Janet O’Connor, granddaughter of Firefighter Edward J. Barrett, Engine Company 2, delivers her remarks on Barrett’s devotion to duty.

Relatives and colleagues of the four fallen Engine Company 2 firefighters gather for the Memorial Plaque Dedication.

BFD Capt. Joseph Casper, Ladder Company 19, welcomes the attendees to the Memorial Dedication.

Three women unveil the Memorial plaques on the firehouse – from l., Barbara Gerbick (FF. Spacone’s daughter), Janet O’Connor (FF. Barrett’s granddaughter), and Jo-Anne Downing (Lt. Downing’s widow).

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On Sunday morning, this coming October 20, Mt. Washington Bank will hold the eighth running of its “5K Bay Run/Walk”, a key fundraiser. You can take part, too, even if you only want to go for a brisk stroll along Day Boulevard – just call 857524-1123 or register online at www. mtwashingtonbank.com.

However, in this writer’s opinion, Jack’s major accomplishment combined his good business sense with concern for Boston’s neighborhoods. The City of Boston is well known as a city of neighborhoods. If you wish to do business in various neighborhoods, you must allow for each one’s customs and culture. Again, becoming “a part of ”, not “apart from”. Jack laughingly pointed this out during this interview, by saying, “Not everyone celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.”

Jack took on the role of the Bank’s point man during its expansion phase. He was active in all of the locations selected for new branch-

es. First came the Andrew Square Branch. He can look back with satisfaction that the Bank now has branches in Dorchester at Gallivan Boulevard and in Codman Square, Jamaica Plain on Centre Street, West Roxbury on Centre Street, South End on Washington Street, and Allston on Brighton Avenue. According to Jack, support for each community is “given through the Branch Manager”.

Bank President Ed Merritt dropped in during this interview.

He said, “When I first came here 14 years ago, I needed someone to help me get better known. No one helped me more than Jack – what I should do, where to go, whom to talk to. My success came from him.” Ed called Jack “my Consigliore”, and compared Jack’s effectiveness in opening up neighborhoods to “sending in the Marines”.

Ed then mentioned the “Jack Forbush Community Service Award”, given to deserving Bank employees. He said of the Award, “Jack

One of Jack Forbush’s more enduring (endearing?) memorials – being featured as “Forbush Man” in a real live comic book.

has set the bar so high for effective community service – heroes come and go, but legends (i.e., Jack) never die.”

In addition to his banking successes, Jack is a well-rounded man. His education includes a degree in Philosophy, and stints at B.C., UMass, Lesley, and St. John’s Seminary. He’s a devoted fan of music – all kinds of music, from Boston Baroque to New Age, with stops for Celtic songs and musical comedy along the way. He indulges his inter-

est in history by volunteering at the Commonwealth Museum.

Perhaps his proudest achievement, and the one Jack takes the greatest pleasure in, is being a family man. He and his wife Susan have three grown children and six grandchildren. Last, but certainly not least, Jack is an authentic Marvel Comics Superhero – “Forbush Man” (see above).

Farewell and Godspeed during your retirement, Jack. Please keep in touch.

Menino Appoints Hart to MCCA Board Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the appointment of former State Senator Jack Hart to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. Hart, 52, of South Boston, fills a city position on the board left vacant by Rev. Msgr.

Thomas J. McDonnell, who passed away in 2009. The position remained unfilled since that time.

Hart resigned from the Massachusetts Legislature earlier this year to become a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Boston office. His practice focuses on state and federal government relations, business strategy, real estate development, public policy, administrative law, and sports law.

“Jack Hart has been a great partner to the City of Boston over the years. His efforts were integral in moving forward with the initial construction of the convention center, and the development of the South Boston Waterfront,” Mayor Menino said. “Now he will be a steady hand at the wheel for the South Boston community as the convention center continues its growth.”

“Having spent much of my legislative career leading the debate on Convention Center issues, I consider it a deep privilege to be appointed by Mayor Thomas Menino to serve on the MCCA Board,” said Hart. “I eagerly look forward to working with Executive Director Jim Rooney, his staff, and fellow Board Members as we strive for the goal of becoming the top convention destination in the world.”

During his tenure on Beacon Hill, Hart co-authored and helped develop key economic development legislation including the 2008 Massachusetts Life Sciences Bill signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick, which assists Massachusetts in solidifying its position as a leader in the life sciences field. He sponsored the original bill calling for the design and construction of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in 1997 and partnered with Mayor Menino in the creation of the

city’s development plan for the South Boston Waterfront.

“Through his 16 years at the State House, Jack Hart has heavily influenced the work we do today at the MCCA,” said James E. Rooney, MCCA executive director.

“Jack brings a wealth of experience to our board, and as we move forward with our expansion program, his contribution will be invaluable.”

“As the MCCA’s expansion project moves forward, it is vitally important that we look at both the big picture and the local picture. Jack Hart’s appointment to the MCCA board strengthens our capacity in this regard,” said MCCA Board Chair Michelle A. Shell. “Jack knows the neighborhood, and the larger city, state and federal issues surrounding the importance of this project. His intimate involvement will help ensure that our project and ongoing operations continue to address the needs of the community, the city and the Commonwealth.”

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority owns and oversees the operations of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA and the Boston Common Parking Garage. The BCEC and Hynes have earned a rare gold standard from the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC), making Boston only the fourth city in North America and the 12th worldwide to have been awarded this top standard, the highest certification level a convention facility can achieve under strict AIPC guidelines.

In 2012, the MCCA hosted 245 events at the BCEC and Hynes with 654,119 attendees, generating 561,279 hotel room nights and $656 million in economic impact. The MCCA is currently in the midst of its Top 5 campaign to launch Boston into the top five convention destinations in North America. For more information, go to www.massconvention.com.

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Announcing a 60th Anniversary Gala

BY RICK WINTERSON

It’ll be a true “Southie Time” Thursday evening, November 14, at the elegant Fairmont Copley Plaza.

Marian Manor will celebrate almost 60 years of service – its dedication was August 24, 1954. At the Gala, the Manor will look back upon decades of care for the elderly and infirm in South Boston. It looks forward to its pursuit of excellence in refurbished facilities on Dorchester Street. The Gala’s honorees are Mother Mark Louis, who once served at the Manor, and novelist Mary Higgins Clark.

It’s always a pleasure for South Boston Online to announce a not-tobe-missed celebration.

Since 2009, Sr. Philip Ann, O. Carm. (which stands for the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm) has been the Administrator of Marian Manor at 130 Dorchester Street, between Old Harbor and National Streets. She cordially invites you to attend the 60th Anniversary Gala of Marian Manor, and of the Carmelite Sisters’ coming to Boston.

Please reserve Thursday evening, November 14, for this event. It will be an evening to remember – a true “Southie Time”, to use another, more local term. The site of the Manor’s “Time” is the classically elegant Fairmont Copley Plaza, which overlooks the Public Library, the iconic Trinity Church, and Copley Square.

The hotel has hosted guests ranging from U.S. Presidents to Babe Ruth.

Now, it’s your turn.

A cocktail reception opens the Manor’s celebration at the Copley Plaza, followed by a sumptuous dinner. You may be interested to know that the Order’s founder, Mother Angeline, O. Carm., was declared “Venerable” by the Catholic Church last year. Read her inspiring story in the pamphlet available at the dinner. The evening’s program features that legendary radio personality, Ron Della Chiesa. One of Ron’s pleasantest duties that night will be to confer awards upon the Manor’s special dinner guests – novelist Mary Higgins Clark and Mother M. Mark Louis Anne Randall, O. Carm.

Mary Higgins Clark is a highly successful novelist – 42 novels, mostly in the suspense genre. Five of her novels were made into movies; many others were the bases of TV programs. She is a prominent Catholic layperson. Many of you will recall Sister Mark Louis, who once served as

the Administrator of Marian Manor.

She is now Mother Mark Louis, the Superior General of her Order, a position she assumed in 2008. Welcome back to South Boston, Mother.

For information on the Gala, contact Maryellen Brown at MBrown@marianmanor.org or 617701-1329. And before you South Boston car owners ask about parking, there’ll be valet parking at the Copley at a discounted rate, as well as in nearby facilities. But did you know that you can easily take the “T’s” No. 9 bus from Broadway to Copley Square and back? It’s a 20-minute trip.

You may (quite reasonably) ask where Marian Manor is headed, as it enters its 60th year. Sr. Philip Ann has two answers to that question.

The first is to increase the personal warmth of the residents’ stay at the Manor. Despite her workload, Sister has many interests, including a love of animals. So as just one example, she has brought pets into the Manor, who live there, befriend the residents, and are cared for by the Manor’s staff. One especially affectionate cat – a “Scottish fold” – has a snub nose and striking white fur with black mottling.

Lisa Mullen sat in on this interview. Both her mother and her mother-in-law lived at the Manor before they passed, so she offered some comments. To excerpt Lisa’s words, she said, “I was concerned at first, but my mother got total care“, “… fabulous nursing … “, “My mother-in-law’s many visitors were always welcome … “. This sort of care must be continued and improved.

Sr. Philip Ann’s second answer involves the Manor’s facilities.

She stated emphatically the Manor’s “pursuit of excellence” (her words) will continue on the same site. Not so incidentally, that will preserve 350 local jobs, a quarter of which are presently filled by South Bostonians.

When the site was taken over from the old Carney Hospital, only the outpatient department and the nurses’ residence remained. A great deal has been done with the site in 60 years, but now, the existing facilities lack accessibility and the ability to use modern techniques of care. Marian Manor’s people perform wonderfully, but caregiving has changed in the last 20 years. Rehabilitation alone has changed greatly, to say nothing of elderly care. The Manor’s “bricks and mortar” urgently need upgrading in order to continue its pursuit of excel-

Sr. Philip Ann, O. Carm. (Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm), the Administrator of South Boston’s Marian Manor, invites you to join her at the Manor’s 60th Anniversary Gala on November 14.

The imposing façade of Marian Manor, which celebrates its 60th year in South Boston next year. And yes, the Manor will be staying on its present site for at least another 60 years.

lence.

As examples related to the facility needs, Sr. Philip Ann would like to have the Manor’s residents live in small, reconfigured areas, so they can form circles of friends at the Manor and have clear passageways to activities of their own. That includes access to advanced rehab techniques and equipment. She commented on

dining, an indulgence that everyone should enjoy. This experience requires cozy surroundings and attention to details, such as eating from real dinnerware (not trays). “I want to give our residents a place to live,” Sister says.

Ask her about her plans at the November 14 dinner. Be sure not to miss it. See you there.

BRA

The Boston Redevelopment Authority will host a public meeting regarding

11 Dorchester Street Development

Wednesday October 9th, 7:00 PM Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School 650 East Fourth Street, South Boston

Project Proponent: Allure Boston, LLC Project Description: Allure Boston, LLC (the “Proponent”) proposes new construction for a five-story, mixed-use building containing 30 residential units with 54 accessory off-street parking spaces both at grade and below grade within a new garage located at 11 Dorchester Street in South Boston.

Close of Comment Period: Monday October 21, 2013 MAIL TO: LANCE CAMPBELL BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE CITY HALL SQUARE, 9TH FLOOR BOSTON, MA 02201 PHONE: 617-918-4311 FAX: 617-742-4464 EMAIL: Lance.Campbell.bra@cityofboston.gov Brian P. Golden Executive Director/Secretary

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SB Cheerleaders Participate in Dana-Farber Fundraiser as car washes, bake sales, and can- additional ticket entered into the New fundraiser gives cheer- at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

The fundraiser kicked off ister collections. There is no mini- drawing. The top five fundraising leaders the opportunity to help on Sept. 2 and will conclude on mum fundraising requirement. teams will be invited to a master conquer cancer.

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. The

Cheerleaders from South concept of this new fundraiser was Boston are participating in the submitted by cheerleading coachCheer for Dana-Farber fundraiser. es Maureen Sullivan (Nashua, As a part of this new fundraising N.H.) and Tamara Hayes (Shirley, initiative, the South Boston Fight- Mass.). To participate in Cheer for ing Irish cheerleaders will raise Dana-Farber, cheerleading teams critical funds to support adult and can fundraise in their local compediatric cancer care and research munities through initiatives such

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cheer class run by the New England Patriots cheerleaders at the Dana-Farber field house in Foxboro, Mass.

To learn more about Cheer for Dana-Farber or to support the South Boston Fighting Irish cheerleaders, please visit:www. cheerfordanafarber.org.

Scooter Accident

BY RICK WINTERSON

On Sunday morning, a motor scooter rear-ended itself into a passenger sedan. At the intersection on K Street and East Broadway, directly outside the South Boston Online office. The scooter’s front wheel lodged under the rear fender of the car; the scooter operator was spilled onto the street by the impact. Even though he did not seem to be seriously injured, emergency personnel, including a contingent from the Fourth Street Fire Station, were called and attended to the man, who was taken away by an ambulance.

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Everyone’s a Kid at the 2013 Library Fair The weather was great, the petting zoo drew crowds, and the artwork was bright and cheerful at last Saturday’s 2013 Library Fair. The cider and refreshments were rapidly consumed. Photos by Rick Witnerson.

Artwork at the Library Fair last Saturday.

“See the angora rabbit I found at the Library Fair?”

The petting zoo at this year’s Library Fair.

It couldn’t have been nicer weather at Saturday’s Library Fair.

The Family, Friends, and Committee thanks everyone who participated in or donated to the success of the South Boston Reunion remembering Melissa Hardy. Your kindness and generosity was overwhelming; it is truly appreciated.

We are very grateful to all of you.

SOUTH BOSTON COLLABORATIVE CENTER

Fundraiser

Featuring Johnny Pizzi North Shore Acappella

Comedians:

Lenny Clarke Patti Ross Artie Januario

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A night to honor the recipients of the Darlene Sheehan Beacon of Hope Award

Bobby Sances & Arthur Fritch Refreshments Raffles Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 617-534-9500.

$25.00 per ticket

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Celebrating Columbus the Discoverer

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

Adventurous Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa discovered the America’s and changed the history of the world.

On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus and his crew on the now-famous ships, the la Santa Clara, la pinta and the la Santa Maria/Gallega, landed on the shore of the Americas. The Old World had stumbled upon the New World and a new age of exploration was about to unfold.

Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa (Italy), the son of a weaver. His first trip into the Atlantic Ocean almost cost him his life, as the commercial vessel he was sailing on was burned by French privateers and he was forced to swim ashore to Por-

tugal. Undaunted by this setback, and ever the adventurer, he continued his voyages on the high seas.

With Muslim domination of the trade routes throughout the Middle East a sobering reality and dangerous hindrance for Europeans, Columbus was hoping to find a safer and easier route to China and India. He thought he could travel west across the Atlantic and reach the Orient. Columbus presented his plan in 1486 to the Portuguese king and then to those in power in Genoa and Venice but was rejected. He subsequently appealed to the Spanish monarchy, Queen Isabella of Castille and Ferdinand of Aragon. They initially shied away and were skeptical, but when the Spanish army captured the last Muslim stronghold in Granada in January of 1492, they agreed to finance his expedition. His three ships left Spain in August of 1492.

While traveling west across the vast Atlantic Ocean in search of the Orient in the east, Columbus didn’t realize that the America’s stood in his path. And, forever afterwards, he would be known as the explorer

and navigator who discovered the America’s, who discovered the New World.

Here are some famous quotes concerning his impact in history and upon the world:

“He gave the world another world.” (George Santayana)

“Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination.” (John Dewey)

“In all parts of the Old World, as well as the New, it was evident that Columbus had kindled a fire in every mariner’s heart. The fire was the harbinger of a new era, for it was not to be extinguished.” (Charles Kendall Adams)

“Every ship that comes to America got its chart from Columbus.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

“He completed the universe, he achieved the physical unity of the globe.” (Lamartine)

“Columbus had all the spirit of a crusader, and, at the same time, the investigating nature of a modern man of science.” (Edmund Arthur Helps)

“Every one of us has in him a

continent of undiscovered character.

Blessed is he who acts the Columbus to his own soul.” (Author Unknown)

“He stands in history as the completer of the globe.” (John Sterling)

“He gained a world; he gave the world its grandest lesson: On! Sail on!” (Joaquin Miller)

“He stands out among the beacon lights of history as a man of vision dominated by a definite purpose.” (John George Jones)

“Only those who dare to fail greatly ever achieve greatly.” (Robert F. Kennedy)

“The greatest discoveries of science have always been those that forced us to rethink our beliefs about the universe and our place it in.”

(Robert L. Park/New York Times)

“A ship is safe in harbor-but that’s not what ships are for.” (John A. Shedd) “We shall be inclined to pronounce the voyage that led to the way to this New World as the most epoch-making event of all those that have occurred since the birth of Christ.”

(John Fiske)

Melissa Belmonte

Induction ceremony today, Thursday October 10th, 2013.

A member of the first four women’s ice hockey teams at UMass Boston, Melissa Belmonte ‘07 finished her career second all-time in career points with 157 (76 goals, 81 assists) and is one of only four members of the 100 point club.

Named a two-time USCHO. com Preseason All-American, she was an ECAC East Second Team All-Conference selection in 2007. She also grabbed All-Rookie Team and Honorable Mention All-Conference honors in 2004.

Belmonte sits tied for first for most games played in program history, appearing in all 103 games that took place during her four years at UMass Boston. Her 76 career goals sit second most all-time behind 2013 Hall of Famer and classmate Andrea Ciarletta ’07.

Her 81 career assists stand as the all-time Beacons high mark, while her seven career hat tricks and 18 multi-point games are second most. She currently owns the program mark for career multi-point

games with 46 and sits third in school history with 17 career power-play goals and eight game-winners.

Belmonte ranks second in points scored in a single season by a freshman with 53, fourth in points by a senior with 44, and fifth in points by a junior with 40. She currently holds the program mark for power-play goals in a season with seven, and his tied for first in single season hat tricks with four. Her 25 assists as both a freshman and a junior is tied for third most.

She also stands as the program leader in most points recorded in a single game with six, which she reached on two occasions. She also owns the record for most goals in a game with four, which she also recorded in two different contests.

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Honoring our World War II Veterans

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

With the government shutdown, local residents display their support of veterans locked out of the Washington D.C. Memorial.

Many Americans, especially veterans, are upset that the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. has been closed to the public due to the government shutdown. That’s like closing down Castle Island because the DCR Park Rangers aren’t working. Locking down open-air sites just typifies the arrogance of the Obama Administration. It’s a joke but a cruel one that’s being played on those who made plans to visit this sacred monument.

Last Thursday, October 3, three workers at the Conley Terminal, Ned Morrissey, David Turley, and Thomas Moakley, placed bouquets of flowers at the front of

the World War II monument located in South Boston.

“We reached out and sought donations,” said Ned Morrissey. “We wanted to show our support locally for the veterans and others who were locked out of the World War II Memorial in the Capital.”

The bouquets were beautifully crafted and donated by: the Conley Terminal ILA Longshoremen, ILA Mechanics, ILA local 103, Quincy Public Schools Goals Program, Local 1066 Clerks, Local 805 Longshoremen, Mark and TRYN Medico, Local 799 Longshoremen, in memory of Thomas Butler. Ned Morrissey and Family, Adrienne and Pat Michel and Family, Adrienne Morrissey, Corey Morrissey and Family, in memory of Tony Struppa/Local 809, in memory of Eddie Morrissey, Massport Administration, Local 800 Longshoremen, and Ship Handlers 1604.

Ned Morrissey, David Turley and Thomas Moakley showing their support of the D.C. World War II Memorial shutdown with bouquets from generous donors.

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News from the Tynan School

On Thursday, October 3, 2013 the Joseph P. Tynan Elementary was the recipient of a Target Library Makeover.

150 volunteers from Target helped with a complete renovation of the library.

The library received new bookshelves, over 2,000 new books, 20 iPads, and 2 laptop computers. Every student at the Tynan received 7 new books for their home libraries and a new book bag.

New murals were painted in the building by the Target Team. Additionally, there is a new Family Resource Center for Tynan families. Along with the Library Makeover is a commitment from the Greater Boston Food Bank to provide 22 pounds of food for each child each month. We were fortunate to have John McDonough, Supt. Of

Boston Public Schools; City Councilor Bill Linehan; State Representative Nick Collins and Network Superintendent Dr. Rasheeed Meadows in attendance for this wonderful event. Tynan Principal Leslie Gant shared “The Library Makeover is a fantastic event that will help our students to achieve. Students received books for their home libraries and we added new books to our school libraries. The generous new technology will help us to meet our instructional goals. Most importantly, this event has helped to bridge the gap and welcome our families to the Tynan. I believe that this is the beginning of an excellent partnership between the Tynan, Target and the Greater Boston Food Bank”

Tynan Elementary School principal Leslie Gant (middle of picture dressed in black) with school, staff, as well as Target and Greater Boston Food Bank representatives, gather in the newly-renovated school library.

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SB Catholic Academy Honors St. Francis Annual Blessing of the Animals: In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals, all were welcomed to bring their family pets to a Blessing of the Animals this past Sunday, October 6 after the 12 PM Mass at Gate of Heaven Church. The Blessing was done by Deacon Matt Janeczko, OFM, and it took place at 1 PM in the court yard near the Celtic Cross.

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Their Golden Jubilee

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

Rocky and Lina Lo Grasso top of their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family trip to Europe.

On July 27, 2013, Rocky and Lina Lo Grasso celebrated their Golden Jubilee. And, they topped out their celebration with a family trip to Europe in August.

The family flew to Rome and took a tour of this wondrous city. Then, they boarded the “Legend of the Seas” cruise ship and journeyed to Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Parma de Mallorca, Valencia, and then back to Rome. Afterwards, it was off to Sicily for the remainder of this memorable trip.

They were childhood sweethearts in their hometown of Riesi, in the Province of Caltanissetta on the island of Sicily. Rocky came to America in 1961, and two years later, keeping his promise, he returned to the “Old Country” and married Lina Mirisola in the La

Madonna Church of Riesi. They subsequently returned to America, and in 1964, Lina gave birth to their first child, Bernadette. They went on to have three more children, Charlie (Calogero), Angela, and Sal (Salvatore).

Rocky started cutting hair when he was nine years old. He is still plying his trade at Lo Grasso’s Barbershop on the corner of East Second and Summer Street. His wife took care of the household and is one of the best cooks in Southie, perhaps Boston.

“This was a memorable event that most people aren’t lucky enough to reach,” said Rocky.

“Lina and I went back to Riesi for our twenty-fifth anniversary, so we wanted to go back again on our fiftieth. This time it was the best because were all together as a family.

The trip was great. The ship was fun and we had dinner with the captain. They (his family) decorated our room on the ship and when we walked in we were surprised.

Everyone had a good time.”

October 10, 2013

The Sparks Sisters Open “Pretty Reckless”

There’s a new enterprise called “Pretty Reckless” in South Boston, conveniently located at 485 East Broadway in Perkins Square. It’s owned by the Sparks sisters – Jaimie (l.) and Jessica (r.) – who opened their premises on Sunday, the 6th. The two sisters have two distinctly creative fashion viewpoints, so you can choose your own unique fashion blend.

Jaimie is devotedly feminine, offering selections from casual to decidedly artistic in taste; Jessica is electric and eclectic, and does not hesitate to use “rocker” to describe herself. Stop in and pick where you would like to be in their fashion spectrum. The hours at “Pretty Reckless” are regular retail hours, Tuesday through Sunday.

Contact: Jaimie@prettyreckless.com.

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Rocky and Lina celebrating their fiftieth anniversary aboard the Legend of the Seas cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Community Health Center’s New Digital Mammography Suite

October brings with it traditional autumn colors - orange, gold, brown and plum.

But perhaps the most brilliant and important addition to the October palette is the pink of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, designated to remind us to take charge of our breast health to prevent this disease. The good news is that significant progress has been made since the October awareness campaign was first launched more than twenty five years ago. Millions of dollars have been raised for breast cancer research, and the rate of women dying from this disease has been dropping. Today, there are over 2 million women living in the United States who have been treated for this disease.

When breast cancer is detected early, the fiveyear survival rate is 98 percent.

However, not all the news is good. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in American women. In Massachusetts alone 5820 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 810 women will die from the disease. Survival rates could be increased through the use of effective screening tools.

The combination of monthly breast self-exams, yearly clinical breast exams, and regular mammograms beginning at age 40 is the best way to detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages.

Here are specific steps you should take: Breast Self-Exam (BSE): Every woman should examine her breasts once a month to check for

physical changes. If you are unsure of how to perform a breast self-exam, ask your health care provider to demonstrate and explain the ideal time to conduct one. It is very important for women to become familiar with their breasts and understand what feels normal. Start early, beginning at age 20.

Clinical Breast Exam (CBE): Be sure to ask your health care provider to give you a clinical breast exam each year. The exam consists of checking the breasts for any changes, lumps, or other possible warning signs of breast cancer through physical touch and appearance.

You should begin having clinical breast exams in your 20’s and 30’s.

Mammography: Beginning at age 40, all women should have an annual mammogram. It is a good idea to have a baseline mammogram at age 35. The mammogram is an “x-ray� of the breast and is the most effective method of detecting breast changes that may be cancer, long before physical symptoms can be seen or felt.

It is also important to know that while all men and women are at risk, some women are at a higher risk. Age itself is a risk factor for breast cancer; the majority of women diagnosed are over the age of 50. Also at higher risk are women with a family history of breast cancer, women with inherited abnormal genes, women who have previously had cancer in one breast, and obese women with sedentary lifestyles.

Breast cancer is often detected in its ear-

liest stage as an abnormality on a mammogram before it can be felt by a woman or by her health care provider. The following may occur when a cancer has grown to the point where physical signs and symptoms are present: breast lump or thickening; swelling, redness or tenderness; skin or nipple changes in color or texture; dimpling or puckering of the skin; nipple pain, discharge, scaliness or retraction; and, lumps under the armpit area. If you experience any of these symptoms, see your health care provider immediately.

Some other common sense prevention tips – that are appropriate beyond breast cancer as well – are to eat a low fat diet, exercise regularly, and not smoke. And if you suspect that you are at high risk for the disease, talk to your health care provider. With the strides being made in prevention, there are drugs available to help prevent breast cancer for the higher risk categories.

Let the pink you see this October serve as a reminder to get screened, but be vigilant about prevention all year round. If you are in need of a mammogram, South Boston Community Health Center now offers the latest in digital mammography technology. You can call the South Boston Community Health Center’s Radiology Department at 617-464-7624 to set up your appointment. Appointments available Monday - Friday, as early as 8:30 AM and as late as 6:30 PM.

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Our representative will be available to: X Accept payments. (Check or money order only–no cash, please.)

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER 2

ADDRESS

CITY

ZIP

PRICE

DATE

Dwyer, Fiona C

286 E St #1

South Boston

02127

438000

09/18/2013

Devine, Erin W

Dorsky, Adam D

180 I St #3

South Boston

02127

286000

09/19/2013

603 East Sixth LLC

Carrabino, Anna L

603 E 6th St

South Boston

02127

740000

09/20/2013

543 E 4th LLC

Procida, Michele F

543 E 4th St

South Boston

02127

759500

09/20/2013

Mulkern, Francis B

752 E 5th St

South Boston

02127

580000

09/19/2013

Manning, John C

1 M Street Pl

South Boston

02127

475000

09/18/2013

366 W 4th St #2

South Boston

02127

357500

09/20/2013

270 E St #2

South Boston

02127

336000

09/19/2013

312 W 3rd St #204

South Boston

02127

560000

09/19/2013

BUYER 1

BUYER 2

SELLER 1

Barry, Benjamin

Barry, Adam

CD 752 E 5th St RT

Cedarwood Development LLC Mulkern Sophie C Est

Bryant, David

Salvia, Paige

Manning Patricia Est

Mcgough, Michael

US Bank NA

Kenefick, Francis M

Miller, Edward A

Farino, William J

Farino, Patricia J

Ballantyne, Jenny

Krull, Karen

Pusateri, Ernest J

Kirker Kimberly A Est

Kirker-Amata, Natasha K

141 Dorchester Ave #213

South Boston

02127

479000

09/18/2013

Perlman, Denise E

Mccafferty, Brendan M

Mccafferty, Emily G

702 E 5th St #301

South Boston

02127

552000

09/19/2013

Inter 15Q Inc

Marcinelli, James

Marcinelli, Michelle

500 Atlantic Ave #15Q

Boston

02210

483000

09/20/2013

Meehan, Leo J

Thaisz, Heather G

Thaisz, Gabriel L

845 E 4th St #2

South Boston

02127

626000

09/16/2013

Keenan, Donald

Endyke, Erica L

141 B St #8

South Boston

02127

30500

09/18/2013

Oneil-Molloy, Regina E Endyke, Erica L

141 B St #7

South Boston

02127

33000

09/18/2013

Molloy, John G

DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 Docket No. SU12D2476DR Yara Barbosa vs. Benvindo C. Barbosa To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce Requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage under G.L. c. 208, Section 1B The Complaint is on file at the Court. An automatice restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411.

You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Yara Barbosa 8 Arcadia Park Dorchester, MA 02122 Your answer, if any, on or before 03/14/2013. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the register of this Court.

WITNESS, Hon. Joan P Armstrong, First Justice of this court.

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts the Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Division 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 Docket No. SU13P2366EA - Estate of: Dorothy McHenry Also Known As: Dorothy Acocks - Date of Death: August 10, 2013 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Donna M. Souris of South Boston MA A Will has been admitted to informal probate Dorothy M. Souris of South Boston MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.

The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representative appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON SITE CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES October 2012 – March 2013 OFF-TERMINAL AREAS 935 East First Street, South Boston RTN 3-00257 Coastal Oil New England, Inc. (CONE) Tuesday, May 21st, 7:00 PM

As part of the Public Involvement Plan process for the site at 935 East First Street, CONE will host a public information meeting about remediation and assessment activities for this site. The site is known as Release Tracking Number (RTN) 3-00257 by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide information on the continued cleanup of the site pursuant to the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP).

The meeting will be held at the Curley Community Center, 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston, on Tuesday May 21st, 2013 @ 7:00 PM. Please use the M Street entrance. This meeting will only address the Off-Terminal areas.

PIP

meetings for the On-Terminal portions of the site (i.e.

900 East First Street) are scheduled and held separately by Massport.

Copies of assessment and remediation documents produced during the last six months (including the recent September Remedy Operations Status Report) are available for review at the Northeast Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Protection or on-line at http://public.dep.state. ma.us/wsc_viewer/.

Interested parties may also submit written questions or concerns to Michael Stiller, LSP at URS Corporation, 260 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110 or by e-mail at michael.stiller@ urs.com.

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