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Boston Police Seek Public’s Help

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oston Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Suspect In Indecent Assault and Battery in South Boston. The Boston Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect wanted for an indecent assault and battery in South Boston. At about 12:45am, Monday, October 14, 2013, officers responded to a call for an indecent assault and battery in the area of Athens and Dorchester Streets in South Boston.

The victim reported she was approached by the suspect from behind and indecently assaulted.

The suspect who fled in an unknown direction, is described as a male, 5’11� in height, heavy build, large stomach, and was wearing a t-shirt.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sexual Assault Unit at 617-343-4400.

Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling CrimeStoppers at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those wishing to remain anonymous.

If you or someone you know has been a victim

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of a sexual assault and is in need of helpful resources or someone to talk to, please contact the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center 24 hour hotline at 1 (800) 8418371.

Women walking alone in the area should observe the following safety tips:

Always be aware of your surroundings especially at night. When parking or returning to your car, remain in well-lit and populated areas.

Wear sneakers or shoes that allow for added mobility.

Be watchful and aware. Keep your head up.

Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of all passing vehicles.

Don’t become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to an iPod/similar device.

Avoid walking alone late at night. Walk with friends and people you know.

Keep a whistle within reach. If you feel threatened, use the whistle to signal for help.

Yelling “Fire!� “Help!� and/or “Rape!� are all ways of getting attention and getting help.

Hold your car keys in your hand to use as a weapon against an attacker.

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Medical Marijuana: Third of Three Part Series Canna Care Docs and More

BY BRIANNE FITZGERALD nurse practitioner

During the last two weeks we have discussed the new law making medical marijuana available through state sanctioned dispensaries and as much of the facts and myths on cannabis that I could fit in a weekly column. Canna Care Docs (cannacaredocs@ gmail.com), a program that provides medical marijuana evaluations has recently opened up in the Boston area; South Boston, Back Bay, Seekonk and in Worcester. Having been involved in the care and treatment of people with substance abuse issues for my entire career I was ambivalent about the idea of such a center particularly in an area that is awash in substance problems. When I called and identified myself as a nurse I was treated with the greatest of respect and told to please come by a few minutes before the clinic opened to speak with the providers on site. While waiting for the clinic to open one Friday morning I spoke with a gentleman who was waiting to be assessed. He told me that his son suggested that he come to Canna Care, find more about the project and perhaps get some support and relief for a chronic pain issue.

When asked why was he coming to a place like this since marijuana is pretty much available throughout the Commonwealth he told me that the reason he was doing it this way was because he does not use marijuana, has

no idea where to access it and that if he has an official card his job may not be at risk and the final reason is that as he is the primary caregiver to his 9 year old granddaughter he would be able to discuss his use in a different way.

Once inside I met with the front desk person and a physician who shared his experiences working at both the Newbury St and South Boston clinics. He was open to questions. All clients are asked to complete a health care history and questionnaire with the front desk staff. A brief health history and physical exam is also performed by the physician. I learned that nurse practitioners are not able to write the certification letter, that continuing medical education certification for those who do write these letters will be mandated in 2014. The physician was very clear in noting that the federal laws supersede Ma law and that the possession, cultivation and use of marijuana are prohibited in all the states. The system isn’t perfect. People lie; complications between the federal and state laws have not been resolved. Massachusetts is behind in setting up the state sanctioned dispensaries, but it is a start to address a need.

In 1986 I recall being a renegade handing out clean needles and syringes to my home care patients as I taught them of the risks for HIV/AIDS. Needles and syringes eventually became available over the counter and both science and real life experience has not

demonstrated a surge in needle using based on easier access. Science does confirm that HIV/AIDS incidence among those that inject drugs has been drastically lowered since the epidemic was first identified.

There are no simple answers. The trend is moving to making access to cannabis more available. Boston Medical Centers Adult Primary Care Clinic has issued a policy statement saying that they will not be giving out letters or certificates for medical marijuana to any of their patients until there is an FDA approval for its safe and effective use of the product.

Ultimately, parents have a big influence on their children. Openly talking with your pre-teens about drugs and their use is beneficial to promoting trust and offers youth an opportunity to express feelings and thoughts with parents who listen as well as teach. Parents who learn as much as they can about the pros and the cons of this medical marijuana issue may impact an adolescent’s decision to use or to change their use patterns. Accurate information and not scare tactics will provide better information and as a parent acknowledging what we do not know may also impact our children’s ability to make safer choices. Websites abound and a scientifically based one is offered by Brown University at www. brown.edu/ education/ drug/marijuana.

So Who Reads Editorials?

Immediately after South Boston Online’s editorial about a bicycle rack on West Broadway near Perkins Square, a large white Hubway truck showed up and parked in front of this rack. Nineteen bicycles were than unloaded and placed in the rack, even though that location is obviously unsafe – Hubway had placed the rack in a location that

has significant visibility problems with oncoming traffic.

Furthermore, there is a good bike rack space at the back of the Municipal Parking Lot between Broadway and Athens Street. It’s not only quite safe, it’s easily accessible and takes no parking spaces. A little forethought would have helped.

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Skip Scaro Is Back a.m. till 6 p.m.). He says, “I’m not just back, I’m better than new. A After dealing with a couple of se- good percentage of my regular cusvere medical issues for four months, tomers have filtered back.� Skip Skip Scaro is back full-time in his claims that his return is “nothing barber shop - a South Boston tra- heroic� (his words), but sometimes dition that goes back more than a heroism is simply showing up for century. He’s healthy, rested, and the job. South Boston Online featured Skip and his barber shop rarin’ to go.

The full name of Skip’s es- twelve years ago, in our September tablishment is Skip Scaro’s “Smart 27, 2001, issue. We feel it’s simply Service� Barber Shop. It’s located at a good public service to announce 78 Dorchester Street, a half-block his return to action.

Skip Scaro’s “Smart Service� outside Perkins Square across from Barber Shop has a long history in the Municipal Parking Lot on AthSouth Boston – it has become an ens Street. The barber shop has integral part of that history itself. been there for 111 years.

You see, Skip is the third gener For the first time, the bar- ation in a family of barbers. His ber shop was shut down for a four- grandfather came here from Sicily month period. From May 22 till in 1902. Skip’s father was born here September 17, due to two medical in Southie in 1907; Skip himself issues, Skip had to take care of him- goes back to 1939. There has been self. That not only meant extensive a Scaro barber shop on Dorchester treatment, but also an extended Street for 111 years. complete rest.

To put that in perspective,

But you’ll be happy to know 1902 was the year the Monument that, as of September 17, Skip has on Dorchester Heights opened. It returned to his shop full-time was the second year of the Polar (Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8 Plunge from L Street Beach and

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Gavin Foundation Honors Linehan

Gavin Foundation, Inc. invites alumni and friends to our annual Anniversary Dinner celebrating the 51st anniversary of the Gavin House and the 14th anniversary of the Cushing House.

The event will held on Thursday October 24, 2013 at Florian Hall in Dorchester.

This year we will be honoring City Councilor Bill Linehan for his unwavering support of Gavin Foundation and the recovery community. Three years ago Councilor Linehan supported our efforts to ensure the Walsh Center remained open for preteens and teens and has continued to support us by securing funds through the BRA waterfront development mitigation fund. Councilor Linehan has attended events at the Devine Recovery Center and supported the relocation of the Center of Recovery Services to 210 Old Colony Ave. both of these facilities help community members maintain their recovery.

Our second honoree is Ken Shallow. Ken has been quietly supporting Gavin Foundation by generously donating his time and expertise as Chairman of the Dorsey Leary Golf Tournament Committee that benefits Ostiguy Recovery High School and Cushing House our Recovery Home for teens. Ken’s of behalf of his company KJS Mechanical has contributed time and materials to the Gavin Foundation in order for us to deliver services in a comfortable atmosphere.

To learn more about the event or Gavin Foundation please contact Susan Bradley at the Gavin Foundation at 857496-0052 x806 or Arthur Adams at Gavin House at (617) 268-5517 x13 also tickets are also available on their website at gavinfoundation.org.

Skip is back at his barber chair, now that he has recuperated. Note the South Boston memorabilia all around his shop.

the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Panama Canal had not been completed; World War I wasn’t even a cloud on the horizon.

Through thick and thin, the Scaro Barber Shop has become a hometown tradition that has been around for well over a century.

Even if you don’t need a haircut right now, stop by Skip’s shop for a visit. Look around. You’ll find an incredible amount of South Boston memorabilia on every wall – Skip has created a veritable South Bos-

ton museum.

During his small amount of spare time, Skip enjoys reading and watching sports – he did a lot of both while he was convalescing.

He and his wife Patricia have a son and two grandchildren to occupy their time.

But he’s glad he returned, seeing his old friends and customers. “I’m happy to be back; I really enjoy this work.�, he says, “It’s part of my life.� And Skip is that rarest of barbers. He’s left-handed.

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St. Peter Academy Celebrates Fire Safety Week During the week of October 7-11, students at St. Peter Academy celebrated Fire Safety Week by participating in various activities. The children in PreK-B through Grade 1 visited the “D� Street Firehouse. The children were able to sit in the fire truck and squirt the fire hose. Some of the children held on to the fire pole, while others tried on the gear. Thanks to all of the firefighters who were on duty last week that helped us celebrate Fire Safety.

Abby drives the fire truck.

Molly dresses in fire gear.

Miss Tia, Miss Leanne and PreK-B pose in front of the fire truck.

Ruth slides down the fire pole.

Miss Hurley and Grade 1 take a class photo.

Mrs. Donovan, Miss Sara and the PreK-A kids pose for a picture.

K2 poses in front of the truck.

One of our dads, Aron McCabe, talks with K1.

Liam wears the fire hat.

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SB Catholic Academy Fourth Grade News

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South Boston High ROTC

In light of events in the world and in the community and the recent International Peace Day, the 4th grade students at South Boston Catholic Academy participated in the ‘Pinwheels for Peace Project’ to make a visual statement about how to be a peacemaker! Drawings, words, and hopeful discussion filled the classroom and school on this day! 4th grade challenges you think about: How you can be a piece of peace each day?

The South Boston High ROTC contingent marched proudly in the Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, Oct. 13 in the North End.

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Joe Kebartas, Guest Artist at SBAA

Joe Kebartas was profiled in our July 18 issue (page three). He is a native South Boston resident, who has had a life that is both hectic and eclectic.

Joe was the featured artist and speaker at October’s SBAA (South Boston Arts Association) meeting, which shows just one aspect of his multi-faceted character. He has been painting and drawing for quite a while; recently, he began studying and creating sculpture of his own.

These two artistic pursuits were the topics of his talk to the SBAA.

Joe’s paintings led off his talk. Many of his works makes political statements of various kinds. In fact, at one show, Joe sold a painting to a passer-by, who then whipped out a can of black spray paint and completely obliterated Joe’s creation.

Just can’t tell when or where those arch-conservatives will pop up, now can you?

He also brought some of his sculptures to show. The three plaster

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busts were of Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Condoleeza Rice, and President George Bush. Simply grouping those three together makes a statement of some kind. Go figure.

Stand-up comedy is another of Joe’s pursuits, and many of his paintings are actually visual puns, in oil colors on canvas. An example is Joe’s “Wine, Women, and Song”, which depicts a violin, a woman, and a few bottles of wine with two goblets.

D’ya get it?

Artist Joe Kebartas and his painting – “Wine, Women, and Song”.

And his talents don’t stop there. He’s a writer as well. And a community volunteer, a “green” advocate, and a Vietnam War veteran, who’s an anti-war activist. He also received the 2013 Good Neighbor Award from the Dorchester Heights Association.

Joe’s talk was a family occasion. His brother Bob and his sister Ann attended, along with her husband, Gary Grundy. Joe’s kindness and consideration is well known – at the end of his talk, he held a drawing for two Dunkin’ Donuts gift cards he Joe Kebartas demonstrates his sculptures – Putin, Rice , Bush. had bought. Well done, Joe.

The “Q” Is Closing

The Quencher Tavern at 170 I Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets is closing. It’s usually called the “Q”; the “Q” is the quintessential (another “Q” word) neighborhood tavern, in the sense that of word from across the pond – a “local”.

Because it’s local, it’s snug, and it’s capable of holding an entire neighborhood of people, even if they overflow onto the “Q’s” back steps. It has seen steady customers, Super Bowls, and celebrations. Most of all, the “Q” has seen neighbors talking each others’ heads off at the tables and the bar.

Who knows? When we all arrive at the Pearly Gates, we may see the “Q” off to one side of those gates, nestled in a corner of Cloud Nine.

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Street Excavation Continues

There are three major projects that are still going on in South Boston right now. These are water pipe repairs, elimination of heating gas leaks, and the Reserved Channel combined overflow remediation.

It has been a real inconvenience at times, especially since all three projects have been going on more-or-less in parallel. And the end is not really in sight just yet. The

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overall work to clean up the Reserved Channel (formally called “The BW&SC Reserved Channel Sewer Separation Project”) is planned for a completion sometime in 2015).

The excavation shown above is for a water main at the intersection of I Street and East Broadway is shown above. You’ve undoubtedly noticed the temporary surface mains lying along curbside on many streets (watch out for them as you step on and pff a curb, or get onto a bus).

What’s This About?

South Boston Online confesses that we are puzzled by the use of brightly colored plastic Jersey barriers arrayed in a triangle on Emerson Street in front of the Post Office. We can’t imagine that it’s designed to make parking spaces disappear – not in South Boston. Perhaps it’s intended to provide a safe space for even more Hubway bicycles. If so, it would certainly be safer than the Hubway bicycle rack in Perkins Square Excavation of the I Street-East Broadway intersection – this is for water line repair.

Magic Show at the “L”

Experience the Amazing Illusions & Interactive Magic of Matt Roberts.

The Retired Boston Police Officer’s Association will be hosting a very special, free Comedy Magic Show featuring Matt Roberts Astonishing Magic & Illusion Act on Friday, October 18th at the Curley Community Center, 7pm, with hilarious, clean comedy, fun audience participation, and a magnetic personality that audiences of all ages talk about long after this incredible show has ended!

Frequently recognized as “that guy from the Walmart commercials!”, Matt is a two-time EMMY-nominee who makes over 200 live events a year impressive and fun with his own unique magic show. As seen nationally on FOX, PBS, NBC’s Today Show, and alongside Jim Henson’s Muppets, professional magician and comedian Matt Roberts presents an interactive, hilarious and amazing show that you will never forget!

During this dynamic, family-friendly performance, audiences of all ages will not only witness astonishing original illusions, skillful

sleight-of hand and an exciting twist on Houdini’s impressive straitjacket escape, but will also become part of the show as spectators are brought onstage to have their minds read, take part in making objects disappear and to assist in a jaw-dropping levitation that has to be seen to be believed.

Matt’s shows are astonishing and universally appealing.

This promises to be a perfect family-themed, Friday night event for ALL ages!

Admission is FREE! Doors open at 6pm at the Curley Community Center, 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston, “K” Street Entrance.

Space is limited. For more information please call Barbara Kelly at (617)635-5104.

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SB Residents Participate in 5k Race for Cure Over 2,000 people participated in the 21st Annual Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure. This inspiring event, which took place in South Boston on Sunday, September 29th, was presented by the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. Local South Boston residents joined in on the fun by running and walking in the annual 5k. The Race kicked off Komen MA’s October activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The 5K fitness walk/run is dedicated to raising dollars to support local breast health programs that cover education, prevention, screening, and treatment while also funding the most promising research on a national level.

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(L-R): Elizabeth Pace, Marion Joyce, Melissa Jean Louis, Lauren Mead; Friends gather and gear up for the race early Sunday morning

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(L-R): Kristen Krikorian, Alyssa Fleischer; Post-race smiles from South Boston residents

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$11 Million Raised for The Rodman Ride for Kids

Boston Police Captain Jim Hassan(left) of Dorchester and Mike Kineavy (right) of South Boston were part of Team Ollie that helped raise an estimated $11 million as part of The Rodman Ride for Kids, an umbrella matching gift charity that raises funds for youth-focused social service agencies that support at-risk young people in Massachusetts. Now in its 23rd year, The Rodman Ride for Kids has raised more than $82 million for charities supporting children. Although the final tally won’t be known until the

end of November, event and charity founder Don Rodman said “We are on track to meet our goal of $11 million.” More than 1,300 riders participated in 25-, 50-, and 100mile non-competitive cycling tours that started and ended in Foxborough on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013.

Nearly 700 volunteers – many from the participating agencies – worked at headquarters, the six water stops and as part of the road crew. For more information, seewww.RodmanRideForKids.org

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SB Students and Teacher to Perform at Symphony Hall

Michael Arcadipane, Michael Flaherty, Paul Gordon, Joseph Leydon, James Leydon III, Matthew McDonnell and Jack Sobchuk of South Boston, students at Boston College High, will sing in the Chamber Choir at Symphony Hall on Sunday October 20, 2013.

William Higgins will sing with the Liturgical Choir and Margaret Felice of South Boston and the BC High Religious Education

department and Assistant Director of the Liturgical Art Group at Boston College will conduct.

Sophia Encarnacao will act in the opening number of the musical “Once on This Island”. The students will be part of Boston College High’s Gala 150th Anniversary Celebration. Drama, Contemporary and Classical music will be brought together to provide a celebration like no other in the history of BC High.

Big Sister Celebrates One Year Anniversary With Little Sister

South Boston resident, Big Sister Victoria Zimmerman and her Little Sister Alexis, of Everett recently celebrated their one year anniversary. Big and Little Sister love going to the movies, going out to dinner, crafting, and going to the beach.

Big Sister Association of Greater Boston asks mentors to make a commitment of at least 12 months, though many Big and Little Sister relationships continue for several years, and even develop into lifelong friendships.

Research has shown that mentoring relationships lasting at least one year, particularly for girls, result in more positive outcomes in a girl’s social-emotional development, academic performance, and ability to make healthy decisions.

There are many essential elements for a successful match, including the volunteer’s commitment and the professional assessment, training, and support the volunteers receive from the agency’s social work staff.

Big Sister wishes to congratulate Zimmerman on making a difference in the life of her Little Sister as a caring, supportive friend and mentor.

Big Sister Association of Greater Boston, the nation’s largest and only donor and volunteer supported mentoring organization in the Big Brothers Big Sisters network exclusively serving girls, holds itself accountable for girls in its program to achieve measurable outcomes, such as educational success; avoidance of risky behaviors; and higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships.

Partnering with parents/ guardians, schools, corporations and others in the community, Big Sister carefully pairs girls (“Little Sisters”) with screened volunteer mentors (“Big Sisters”) and monitors and supports these one-to-one mentoring matches throughout their course.

The first-ever Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Outcomes Survey, released in 2012, sub-

South Boston resident, Big Sister Victoria Zimmerman and her Little Sister Alexis, of Everett recently celebrated their one year anniversary.

stantiates that our mentoring programs have proven, positive academic, socio-emotional and behavioral outcomes for youth, areas linked to high school graduation, avoidance of juvenile delinquency and college or job readiness.

Big Sister Association of Greater Boston provides girls facing adversity, often those of

single or low-income households or families, with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. This mission has been the cornerstone of our organization’s 60+ year history.

Learn how you can positively impact a girl’s life, donate or volunteer at BigSister.org.

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She’s Passionate About Boxing

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

Novice female fighter understands that hard work and determination translates into success.

Whether it’s about studying in school, working hard on the job, or battling in the ring, this young lady is totally committed to achieving her goals and realizing success at every turn. Her name is Elizabeth Erna.

Elizabeth grew up in Lawrence. Her mom and dad are Sal and Zoila, and she has two older brothers, Sully and Carlo. As a youngster, she watched countless fight movies with her family. They had a heavy bag in their garage, and on more than one occasion, her brothers playfully used her as a punching bag. So, boxing was sewn into her mental fabric at an early age.

Elizabeth attended Central Catholic High School and then earned a degree in English at the University of Vermont. She currently works in Yahoo’s advertising department. Four years ago, she took an introductory class to boxing at a local Boston Sports Club and fell in love with this sport. One year later, she moved to South Boston.

In 2011, Elizabeth joined Peter Welch’s gym and started training with Derek Shea. And success was right around the corner. In February of 2012, at Lowell, she captured the New England Golden Gloves Championship in the 119lb. novice division. That same year, she won the Rocky Marciano “Tournament of Champions” novice title held at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, as well as the PAL Tournament novice title bouts held in Fall River. In February of 2013, at Lowell, Elizabeth won the Central New England Golden Gloves Championship in the 125lb. novice division. And, last July, she fought in the National Women’s Golden Gloves Championships held in Fort Lauderdale,

Florida, and finished in third place.

Elizabeth trained for eight months before her first fight, and after that, trained for eight weeks for each successive fight. It’s an intensive regimen that demands total focus.

“Fitting this schedule in along with my full time job has been pretty intense,” she said. “You have to give one-hundred and ten percent of emotional, physical, and mental commitment. I have to be on a strict diet and no partying whatsoever. I work out every day, whether it’s sparring, weight training, mitt work, or sprints. It’s all about conditioning and learning technique.

“It takes a lot of courage to go into the ring,” Elizabeth added.

“You have to face someone who wants to clobber you. Ducking under those ropes and entering the ring is scary. The outcome is always in doubt so you need courage and determination to see the fight through to the end. When facing this and following through you learn so much about yourself, and in comparison, other challenges in life are easy. It’s something only fighters understand…and that’s how special bonds are formed.”

Fighting is a lonely one-onone encounter in the ring, but Elizabeth understands the importance of outside support during training.

“While boxing is an individual sport, I’ve gotten a ton of support and encouragement from everyone in Peter’s gym,” she said.

“It’s a safe and welcoming environment. Peter, Tommy Connors, and of course Derek, have been tremendously supportive. You feel like you’re part of a team. It’s special and there’s no place like it.”

Her trainer is just as enthu-

siastic as his novice fighter.

“Elizabeth has what it takes,” said Derek. “People look up to her and admire her work ethic. She’s incredible and works really hard every day while she’s in training. Others in the gym feed off of her energy. She’s by far the best fighter I’ve worked with. She’s a good friend… and I love working with her.”

Elizabeth’s next fight is right around the corner and when it comes, she’ll be prepared. But in the meantime, she’ll continue to grow as a fighter. When she walked into Welch’s gym two years ago, she had a dream but didn’t have the savvy, the technique, or the understanding of the intense conditioning needed to invite success. But now she does and encourages others to consider the sport as a means to solid physical conditioning, to experience the camaraderie, and realize hidden potential.

“Boxing isn’t the sport it used to be,” she said. “It has evolved and is open to all people no matter their background. The old stereotype that fighters are toothless and from a troubled past is history. I especially encourage women to get involved. Working out and being in great shape is satisfying. It can be empowering.”

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Another Winter Hoop Season

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

New season is about to begin for novice players to learn the intricacies of this demanding sport. Hoop, round ball, basketball, however it’s labeled, it’s almost time for our youngsters to take out the “Rock” and learn how to play this vigorous sport.

For many it will be a time of discovery, learning, hard work and hopefully, fun. Fun, as in “Fundamentals” as they’re introduced to the basics of hoop.

Basketball house leagues at the Walsh, Tynan, Condon gyms, as well as the Boys and Girls Club, is where children learn the fundamentals of hoop. It will be a totally new experience for them, and those involved in teaching them, must embrace the same philosophy if they truly want the children to enjoy playing while learning basic rules.

The main purpose of these introductory programs is to give inexperienced youngsters a basic understanding and feel for the game. Players will only improve if they’re told what they’re doing wrong, how to avoid the same mistakes in the future, what’s expected of them, and what behavior, on and off the bench, is unacceptable.

Any house league volunteer who chooses to referee games must also act as a teacher. This dual role would include: • Thoroughly explaining the three-second rule violation at the offensive end. Telling the players they must not stay in the “paint” longer than three seconds or the team loses possession of the ball,

called a turnover. The player must move quickly in and out of the paint while on offense, and have “both feet” entirely out of the paint when posting up on either side of the lane.

• Showing players how to line up during a free throw. Instructing the players they can enter the paint when the free throw-shooter releases the ball, but that the shooter must stay behind the line until the ball hits the rim.

• Explaining to players that they must not enter the court during a substitution until they are “beckoned’ onto the court by the referee.

• Explaining the intentional foul rule. This is important because players can sustain serious injuries when they are pushed from behind or hit hard while driving to the hoop. Emphasize that hard fouls are in fact unsportsmanlike and will not be tolerated.

• Explaining the traveling and carrying (palming the ball) violations. Allowing these little tykes to take three, four, five, six steps, without dribbling the ball, or turning the ball over by resting the ball on top of the hand, not calling either violation, and subsequently not explaining the rule, will never help players understand what they did wrong or improve their game. Momentarily stop the game/scrimmage, and explain the rule.

• Informing all players that “trash-talking” among players is strictly forbidden and takes away from the true spirit of the game, which is to just play hoop and enjoy. Tell the players to do their talking

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“On the court”- that is, by showing their opponent how the game is successfully played without the nonsense. A zero-tolerance stance should be enforced at all times.

House league coaches should: • Concentrate on teaching players how to play basic zone as well as man-to-man defense. The concept of teamwork must be consistently instilled and drilled into the ever-receptive minds of these youngsters, with a strong emphasis on knowing when to pass the ball, when to shoot, how to set legal picks, and how to properly “Box-Out” an opponent under the boards. Players should work hard on defense, and if necessary, rest on the offensive end.

• Explain that negative, unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and will be nipped in the bud. Let the players “Ride the Pine”-that is, sit on the bench until they learn what is expected of them.

• Serve as role models and mentors to the players and maintain self-control while coaching the team.

Learning the fundamentals of hoop should be an enjoyable experience for our young athletes.

All those involved in this endeavor, from players to coaches to officials, should be enriched by these experiences. And, it must not be forgotten, that these young athletes need to be taught to win with grace, and lose with dignity; worrying less about the final score while thinking more about how the game should be played.

REGISTRATION

At The Walsh Center

Thursday

October 17th

6:00 – 7:30

Thursday

October 24th

6:00 – 7:30

Boys

Instructional

Grades 1 – 2

Instructional Grades 1 – 2

Midget League Grades 3 – 5

Girls

Midget League Grades 3 – 7

Cadet League Grades 6 – 8

We offer more than thirty basketball teams for all age groups. Registration fee is $30.00 for one or $50.00 per family. All new and old players must register at this time. Our League is open to all South Boston Residents. If you have any questions please call Kevin Lally at 617-­‐ 943-­‐5238 or email at lallycompound@aol.com Everyone makes a team. Travel team information will be available at the registration.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN Pumpkin Pageant

Join us at the Fort Point Channel for Halloween fun for everyone! Free sugar pumpkins, face painting, warm cider, pop corn, and pretzels. Vote for your favorite pumpkin in the 10th Annual Pumpkin Pageant.

Why should the kids have all the fun?

Thursday, October 31st 12 Noon-4:00pm Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress Street

Participate in the Pumpkin Pageant: ~ Pumpkins may be carved, painted, or decorated. Companies will receive 1 free pumpkin, which they must use, one week prior to the event ~ Competing pumpkins are due at the Boston Children’s Muse-

um on October 31st at 11:30 a.m. ~ The public will vote on their favorite pumpkin between 12-4p.m.

Categories include: Funniest, Scariest, Most Original, Overall Favorite. Winners will receive a trophy! To participate email pillion@ friendsfpc.org

Frog Pond Pumpkin Fest

Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced the free and fun Fall Pumpkin Festival coming to the Boston Common Frog Pond on Sunday, October 27, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hundreds of illuminated jacko’-lanterns will be floated on the water and ParkSCIENCE activities will be offered.

Attendees are asked to bring 8-inch or smaller carved pumpkins that will be lit and then floated on the Frog Pond for a thrilling early evening display. In addition, local organizations have been invited to carve jacko’-lanterns to put on display at the event and participants will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite pumpkin. Children are also invited to decorate luminaries which will line the edge of the Frog Pond.

This event is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Skating Club of Boston and sponsors Building Restoration Services Corporation and BRS Cares with additional support provided by Mass Farmers Markets, Next Step Living, and Boston Cares.

The free family-friendly event will include a Halloween Parade led

by Frog Pond Freddie, a ghoulish Halloween puppet show by Rosalita’s Puppets, a dazzling magic show by Kayla Drescher Magic, and a giant

Trick or Treating for the Grown-Ups!

bubble show by “Bubble Man” Jim Dichter.

Spooky science activities presented by the Parks Department’s ParkSCIENCE program will include the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Plantmobile, Boston’s Best Bee Company, and the ART+BIO Collaborative.

Attendees of all ages are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes, participate in the parade around the Frog Pond, and bring donations of canned goods for CANshare, Mayor Menino’s annual food drive for those in need.

Other activities include games and giveaways by Magic 106.7 and scarily delicious snacks and refreshments provided by New England Coffee, National Dairy Council’s Fuel Up to Play, and Archway Cookies.

ParkSCIENCE is made possible in part with funding from a Green Parks – Green Kids Grant resulting from a partnership between the National Recreation and Park Association and the National Recreation Foundation.

For more information, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at (617) 635-4505, visit www.facebook.com/bostonparksdepartment or www.cityofboston.gov/ parks.

Come show off your Halloween costume and collect goodies and prizes at some of the Seaport District’s best bars and restaurants at the fourth annual Halloween on the Harbor.

Our grown up trick or treaters can walk or ride our dedicated DUCK Boats between the fabulously frightening locations and will enjoy ghoulish cocktails, appetizers, and treats while receiving passport stamps at each location. Various locations will also offer prizes for the best costume!

Participating venues include: TAMO bar at the Seaport Hotel*** Barlow’s Restaurant Capiz Lounge at the Renaissance Hotel MJ O’Connor’s Blue Dragon 75 on Liberty Wharf No Name Restaurant

Barking Crab LAUGH Boston Whiskey Priest Atlantic Beer Garden Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grille

Please plan to start the evening at TAMO bar at the Seaport Hotel to check-in and receive your trick or treat bag. From there, guests can easily hop onboard a DUCK and travel to any of the participating venues

Proceeds from the $5 ticket price will benefit the Friends of the Fort Point Channel.

For more information on the night, like us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/HalloweenOnTheHarbor

Be sure to post your photos to our page, too! Tag your Tweets, Facebook posts and Instagram pictures with our hashtag - #HOTH13

Great Halloween Celebrations

As most everyone knows, Halloween is the favorite holiday among young children – and many that aren’t so young. Even more than Christmas or their own birthdays. Perhaps it’s the trick-or-treating, perhaps it’s the costumes – who knows? And South Boston is truly and emphatically the place to be for the Halloween celebrations this year.

First, South Boston Online promised to tell you where that totally gorgeous Halloween display was located, the one we featured a fortnight ago, in our October 3 issue. It’s at the Waterview Apartments, on the corner of Covington and Marine Road. It’s spectacular.

Make it a part of your Halloween.

Next comes the Castle Island Association’s “Halloween Mystery Castle”, during the weekend of Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27. On each of

those two days, from 12 noon until 4 p.m., you and your family can walk through seven incredibly decorated galleries, as well as taking part in the many activities arranged around the Fort Independence Parade Ground. Contributions are requested, but otherwise, this event is for free. There’s no better way usher in Halloween. Several thousand visitors come here from all over Boston on each of the two days.

Finally, the South Boston Chamber of Commerce and South Boston’s merchants will once again sponsor “Trick-or-Treat” all along Broadway on Halloween itself – Thursday, October 31, from 4 until 6 p.m. This is a safe, hugely enjoyable event for you and your little ones. Wait ‘til you see all the costumes, on young and old alike.

And wait ‘til you sample some of the many, many treats.

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Menino Launches Greenovate Boston’s Adopt-a-Tree Program Innovative program encourages care of el sign that recognizes their participation and young street trees through citizen engage- encourages others to follow suit.

This program supports the Mayor’s ment. sustainability initiative Greenovate Boston,

Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the debut of Adopt-a-Tree, a pilot program to encourage stewardship of young street trees planted by the City of Boston’s Parks and Recreation Department. These trees, which are less than seven years in age, are the most vulnerable to water loss, weeds, and damage from the urban environment.

Through the program’s partners and interactive website, adoptatree.greenovateboston. org, residents can find a tree to adopt and join a community of tree adopters in improving the streetscape.

“I’d like to thank all the residents who will become stewards of our street trees through Adopt-a-Tree,” Mayor Menino said.

“By helping preserve our tree cover, they are playing a huge role in improving our city’s health, increasing pride in their neighborhoods and ‘greenovating’ Boston for future generations.”

To use the program, residents can visit the website and select a street tree in three pilot neighborhoods: Mattapan, South Boston and Roslindale. Users can also add a young tree that they know the City of Boston has planted, in any neighborhood, but which does not yet appear on the map. Adopters will also receive a tree care guide and a street-lev-

which encourages residents to take actions to help reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions, including protecting green spaces and trees.

“Adopt-a-Tree is one more innovative way that we are encouraging residents to beautify our city while fighting both the impacts and the causes of climate change,” said Chief of Environment and Energy Brian Swett. “Our Parks Department works hard to increase and preserve Boston’s tree canopy, and this new program allows residents to help the City in a hands-on way.”

Adopters may also receive one of fifty tree care kits, which the Home Depot store of Dorchester has donated to the program. Each kit includes gardening gloves, a trowel, a soil cultivator, a tree guard, and a watering can.

“The Home Depot is committed to serving the communities in which our associates and customers live and work,” says Bob Lundy, district manager for The Home Depot.

“Through Greenovate Boston’s Adopt-a-Tree program, we’re able to share the resources and expertise we have at The Home Depot with community residents and directly impact the beauty and vitality of a city we all call home.”

The non-profits Boston Natural Area

Network (BNAN), Southie Trees, Greening Rozzie and Roslindale Green and Clean will be coordinating neighborhood outreach, which will include a young street tree workshop hosted by BNAN on November 5, 2013.

“BNAN has always supported and promoted the City of Boston’s goals to protect Boston’s green spaces, including our trees, for the public’s enjoyment,” said BNAN Director of Property and Horticulture Jeremy Dick.

“Our promotion of Adopt-a-Tree is just one more way that we’re happy to be involved in this common goal.”

Visit adoptatree.greenovateboston.org to learn more and get started.

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Call ahead to your destination to let them know that you’re on the way. Be sure they know when to expect you so, in the event you fail to show up, they’ll know to begin looking for you.

Trust your instincts and realize this: anyone can be a victim of crime. Don’t ever assume, “IT

WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO ME.”

If an unarmed attacker confronts you, believe in your ability to scare, distract or even incapacitate the attacker enough to escape.

If you think that someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk toward an open store, restaurant or residence.

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Docket No. SU13P2369EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Division 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300 Estate of: Patricia Ann Dorr - Also Known As: Patricia A. Dorr - Date of Death: Ma y 10, 2013 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by the Petition of Petitioner Gregory M. Cogan of Boston MA. A Will has been admitted to informal probate.

Gregory M. Cogan of 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 Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER 1

BUYER 2

SELLER 1

SELLER 2

ADDRESSS

CITY

ZIP

PRICE

DATE

Chaves, Timothy

Dagraca, Jennifer

Masterson, Susan M

Symonds, Francis W

798 Dorchester Ave #3

Dorchester

02125

275000

09/27/2013

Zemmel, Benjamin G

Gomes, Theresa

38 Pleasant St #5

Dorchester

02125

312000

09/27/2013

Gell, Jason

Fernandes-Hale, Ana

4 Kevin Rd

Dorchester

02125

468000

09/25/2013

NSP Residential LLC

Williams, Gregory A

333 Geneva Ave

Dorchester

02122

250000

09/23/2013

Dang, Lam

Dang, Van

Donovan, James

108 Park St

Dorchester

02122

440000

09/25/2013

Tahatdil, Shennell

Tahatdill, Talia

Jewis Family&Child Svcs

66 Hartford St

Dorchester

02125

276900

09/23/2013

Wells Fargo Bank NA

42 Barry St

Dorchester

02125

380299

09/23/2013

Brown, Eleanor F

87 Norton St

Dorchester

02122

226000

09/27/2013

Rasta Baby LLC

Henderson, Charlene

27 Wabon St

Dorchester

02121

230000

09/26/2013

Nico Realty LLC

Mccarthy, Thomas F

840 Dorchester Ave

Dorchester

02125

35725

09/24/2013

Estrada, Jose 87 Norton St RT

Woodman, John

JF Ruthven St RT

Milne, Chris A

HSBC Bank USA NA

20 Ruthven St

Dorchester

02121

154900

09/24/2013

Zinnop, Salvatore J

Zinno, Christina

Grossman, Andrea

529 E Broadway #8

South Boston

02127

365000

09/27/2013

Turnbull, Lucius R

137 Dorchester St #2D

South Boston

02127

225000

09/24/2013

5 Beckler Ave

South Boston

02127

570000

09/23/2013

Condal, Elizabeth M Maki, James

Maki, Lisa S

Haugh, James J

Haugh, Linda

Goldberg, Theodore I

Connolly, Sean M

178 I St

South Boston

02127

890000

09/27/2013

Mulligan, David J

Macdonald, George J

1504 Columbia Rd

South Boston

02127

850000

09/26/2013

Zhou, Harvey

Su, Ping

Doretti, Jeffrey

Schwagerl, Anthony

124 W 7th St #124D

South Boston

02127

550000

09/27/2013

Rogers, John S

Rogers, Sheila A

Prodouz, William P

Prodouz, Kristina N

452 E 3rd St

South Boston

02127

855000

09/27/2013

Fraser, Cheryl L

Fraser, Ronald P

Fitzgibbons, Amy

39 Dorchester St #9

South Boston

02127

567000

09/24/2013

Leonard, Kevin T

155 I St #3

South Boston

02127

310000

09/23/2013

Azargoon, Sarah A Budreau, Michael D

Budreau, Jessica L

Barton, Denise M

290 W 5th St #2

South Boston

02127

485000

09/25/2013

Parmele, David J

Parmele, Tricia D

Mclaughlin, Martin

153 I St #1

South Boston

02127

505250

09/26/2013

Kulak, Robert J

Braiewa, Michael

Braiewa, Jill

707 E Broadway #3

South Boston

02127

525000

09/24/2013

Peralta-Rabang, Rodaan

Partin, Mary L

Gregory, Shawn

716 E 7th St #2

South Boston

02127

395000

09/23/2013

Ramadan, Fadi H

Callison, Malcolm W

1 Hamlin St #4

South Boston

02127

719000

09/27/2013

201 Neponset Ave

Dorchester

02122

495000

09/27/2013

141 Dorchester Ave #118

South Boston

02127

628000

09/24/2013

Crane, Edward D

Crane, Margaret

Liu, Frances T Patel, Mukti

Sullivan, Virginia

Peckham, David J

Shannon, Andrew G Patel, Shohil

Palermo, Jennifer A Torchia, Nicole

Kulesza, Christine M

Torchia, Dominic

Currier, Paul F

Currier, Maja E

141 Dorchester Ave #119

South Boston

02127

860000

09/23/2013

Mulla, Emily R

Rogers, Chuck W

663 E 5th St #2

South Boston

02127

604700

09/23/2013

Kiernan, Owen

118 Saxton St #2

Dorchester

02125

352500

09/25/2013

41 Coffey St LLC

41 Coffey St #5

Dorchester

02122

399000

09/27/2013

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