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“In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry, will wish to join hands in the common purpose.”

(Dwight D. Eisenhower)

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Honoring Our Veterans “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

(John F. Kennedy)

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

World War I, also known as “The Great War” and “the war to end all wars” ended on November 11, 1918. The following year in November, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11, 1919, as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. “To us in America,” he said, “the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the council of nations.”

In May of 1938, Congress passes an act that made the 11th of November of each year a legal holiday “dedicated to the cause of world peace and thereafter celebrated…to honor veterans of World War I.” In 1954, after World War II, the 83rd Congress amended the Act of 1938

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The legislation passed on June 4, 1954, became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

In 1968, Congress passed the Monday Holiday Law which established the fourth Monday in October as the new date for Veterans Day. Based on popular support, in 1975, new legislation was adopted to revert back to the November 11th date. This took effect in 1978. Now Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, no matter what day of the week in which it falls.

President Abraham Lincoln said that “…A nation that does not honor its heroes, will not long endure.”

Next Wednesday, Americans will honor all Veterans who have served in our Armed Forces. We must never forget Lincoln’s words and never forget our veterans The Evans family (from left): Paul, William, James, Thomas and John with Mayor Walsh and Ed Forry.

Margaret Brett photo who deserve our respect and admiraEd Forry, the Publisher of the Boston Irish Reporter, sent South Boston tion. It’s a day to thank them for keepOnline one of the Reporter’s excerpted articles. Its topic was the Boston ing us safe and preserving our freedom.

Irish Awards conferred this year upon (among others) the five Evans It’s a day to thank them for their heroism brothers of South Boston – Paul, Bill Jim, Tom, and James. All of them and unselfishness. And it’s a day to thank are prominent in law enforcement, fire services, or businesses. We thank Ed Forry for his consideration, and we warmly congratulate the them for their love of country.

Evans family for being such community-minded and eminent Bostonians If you know a veteran, make it a point to of Irish descent. contact him or her and thank them for Well done. everything they’ve done for us.

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The city’s top policeman, a leading media executive, and a pioneering philanthropist were the honorees at this year’s Boston Irish Honors luncheon, the season’s premier celebration of Irish-American achievement in Massachusetts. The luncheon at the Seaport Boston Hotel, hosted

Ed Forry of the Reporter with honoree Margaret Stapleton.

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New Faces? A Commentary

by Rick Winterson

South Boston Online congratulates the winners of Tuesday’s elections to serve two-year terms on Boston’s City Council – the four At-Large Council seat winners are Ayanna Pressley (31,768 votes), Michelle Wu (28,891), Michael Flaherty (26,463), and Annissa Essaibi-George (23,439).

Frank Baker, the District 3 incumbent who represents South Boston’s Andrew Square neighborhood, bested challenger Donnie Palmer.

Challenger Andrea Campbell decisively beat Councilor Charles Yancey in the District 4 contest. Two other incumbent Councilors were returned to office –Timothy McCarthy (District 5) and Tito Jackson (District 7).

The other sitting City Councilors ran unchallenged.

We thank City Councilors Stephen Murphy and Charles Yancey for their combined 50 years of service to the City of Boston, and we wish them well in the future.

As predicted, the voter turnout was low. Very low. Far too low. Initial predictions ranged from 14% to as

Lots of signs but very few voters, at the Branch Library’s polling station.

low as 12%. Actually, 13.75% (less than one in seven registered voters) cast ballots on Tuesday. Councilor Frank Baker has filed a measure to align City Council elections to Mayoral elections – a good idea.

It’s tempting to guess at the lessons and messages we could learn from Tuesday’s City Council races. To repeat, the voter turnout was disgracefully low. Occasionally, there are good reasons to miss voting, such as travel, family problems, pressures of work, or an old-fashioned case of the flu. But a one out of seven turnout – we Boston voters should be ashamed of ourselves.

There appears to be a move afoot

towards new political faces. It seemed to us at Online that the highly active campaigns by Annissa Essaibi-George and Andrea Campbell were welcomed in most areas of Boston. All of the Council seat winners won cleanly – there were no close votes. Think about that as you review the voting results.

Statewide, there were some mayoral contests that ended with an incumbent being unseated and a challenger being elected. New, young faces were elected to the Brockton and Quincy City Council and School Committee, respectively. We residents of the “Bluest State” elected a Republican

governor of Massachusetts the last time around. In addition, we cast enough independent votes to allow the United Independents to become a bona fide political party in our Commonwealth.

And please consider the ongoing Republican presidential race. That race is presently dominated by two newcomers. Whatever you think of Donald Trump and Dr. Ben Carson, it’s a fact that neither one of them has the slightest government experience whatever – either elected or appointed. Yet, between them, they score more than 50% in the Republican popularity polls. Is this a fluke, or is this some kind of a trend?

South Boston Online doesn’t have an answer to that question right now, but political office-holders should pay very close attention to it. There is clearly much (justifiable) dissatisfaction with all levels of American government – city, county, state, and federal.

William Shakespeare put it best in his history play, Henry IV, Part 2: “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.”

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Veterans deserve better medical treatment

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

On November 11th of each year we observe “Veteran’s Day” to pay tribute to those men and women who have served in our armed services. In some respects, it seems to be mere lip service based on the manner in which our veterans are being treated, or more accurately, not being treated, by the VA. In a recent inspector general’s report, it’s estimated that as many as 300,000 veterans may have died waiting on Veteran Affair’s waiting lists. The VA is supposedly undergoing reform but like the elephant in the room, it’s moving slowly, while our veterans continue to wait much too long for medical services. They deserve so much better.

Deaths from heroin rose to 8,260 in 2013, quadrupling since 2000. Even with Naloxone (commonly known as Narcan) saving countless people from dying from drug overdoses, some are

considering this the worst overdose epidemic in United States history.

Overall, drug overdoses from opioids such as OxyContin and heroin, are causing more deaths than car crashes.

Every day, forty-four people are dying from overdoses in the country.

The survivors of those who have lost their lives to drugs are now organizing and hopefully this is the beginning of a new era where awareness is brought to every living room in America and treatment programs are expanded through increased funding. On October 4th of this year, a “Unite to Face Addiction” rally was held in Washington. More than 750 addiction-related groups came together and are hoping to create a national organization to fight this disease. Let’s hope this movement gains momentum.

The need to treat those in need is costly indeed. In New Hampshire alone, 100,000 persons are in need of services but with the state’s publiclyfinanced system, it can only serve four percent. So what happens to the rest

of these men and woman who need help? That’s one question that moderators should ask during the upcoming Democratic and Republican presidential debates, instead of the awful ones (insulting to the American public and the candidates) they asked during the last Republican debate in Colorado.

And speaking of those moderators in the last Republican debate, what a disgrace they were to every fair-minded American. Americans want to hear the politician’s views on education, immigration reform, foreign policy concerns, not who hates the other guy-or gal-for reasons not worthy of note.

Let the politicians propose the issues to be discussed, then, the moderators can frame the questions. That would be fair.

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio is gaining momentum, and with the backing of billionaire Paul Singer, who feels that Rubio is the best bet to beat Hillary Clinton.

“He is accustomed to thinking about American foreign policy as a respon-

sible policy maker,” wrote Singer. “He is ready to be an informed and assertive decision-maker” and the “best explainer of conservatism in public life today, and one of the best communicators the modern Republican Party has seen. Marco Rubio can appeal to both the head and the heart.”

Rubio was strapped for cash and this endorsement couldn’t have come at a better time for his campaign and his confidence, which in the case of the latter, he ostensibly isn’t lacking.

Watch for him to steadily rise in the polls.

It appears that the Syrian situation boils down to three forces vying to control the country. They are ISIS, the Nusra Front (Al-Qaeda), and current president, Bashar Assad. They are all inhumane, despicable, but would Assad be the best of all evils? Are there any other viable alternatives? Time will only tell and that may be predicated solely on resolute American involvement. But is this actually possible with the current administration?

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Charity Event at House of Blues Supports Boston Centers for Youth & Families Mayor Martin J. Walsh will be on hand on Tuesday, November 10, at the House of Blues Boston to Co-Chair “HubNob,” an annual fundraiser for Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the City of Boston’s largest youth and human service agency.

“BCYF centers are the hubs of the neighborhoods and do so much for our city,” said Mayor Walsh. “From reaching out to at risk youth through our Streetworker Program to helping special needs Bostonians at Camp Joy, to providing affordable and accessible programming to the people of our city, BCYF deserves our support.”

HubNob is the annual signature event of the Foundation for Boston Centers for Youth & Families. The theme for this year’s HubNob is “On The Road to Success With BCYF.” Serving over 2,500 individuals a day, BCYF community centers are a steadfast institution in Boston’s neighborhoods and an important stop for children and families “on the road to success.” With a wide range of affordable, enriching programs, and activities for individuals of all ages, BCYF is

truly paving the way to opportunity for Boston’s youth and families.

Expected to join the Mayor and Chris Byner, will be a host of local notables including Jenny Johnson, co-host of NESN’s Dining Playbook, who will serve as the HubNob VIP M.C. and Jose Masso, host of ¡Con Salsa!, who will be the Main Event MC. For information about HubNob, visit HubNobBoston.com.

This five-year old event quickly established itself as one of Boston’s must attend events due to the delicious food, fun crowd, live music by Soul City Band, and unique silent auction and raffle items. While supporting a great cause, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy food prepared by neighborhood restaurants including Chicken and Rice guys, House of Blues, Pastoral, Savin Bar & Kitchen, Sophia’s Grotto, Ducali Pizzaria & Bar, Bella Luna & The Milky Way, Brahmin, 224 Boston Street, Maná Escondido Cafém Crave Boston and Restaurante Cesarias.

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Trick or Treat – Broadway, 2015

South Boston’s Chamber of Commerce, the Neighborhood Development Corporation, and our community oriented member merchants did themselves proud last Friday, at Hallowe’en Trick or Treat Night on Broadway. This has become a much-anticipated annual South Boston tradition.

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Pamplona in Southie by your Rick Winterson

You have undoubtedly heard of an event called the “Running of the Bulls”, which is held annually in Pamplona, a city in the Basque region of Spain. This is an event similar to a Grand Prix Race, in that it attracts worldwide attention, brings in huge uncontrollable crowds, and may result in serious injuries. Handled properly, the “Running of the Bulls” should be a fitting way to close out Boston’s attempts to put on major worldclass extravaganzas – to close out with yet another complete failure.

Think of it: The Olympic Games in 2024, Grand Prix Races the next five Labor Days, and now the “Running of the Bulls” – a Trifecta of failures.

Historically, that would be an extremely good match, as it were, with two previously failed efforts: Relocating Gillette Stadium and Fenway Park onto the South Boston peninsula a dozen years ago.

You are familiar with Boston’s attempt to hold the Olympics (and ParaLympics) here in the Year of Our Lord 2024. That

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event would have been mostly located in and around South Boston, from UMass Boston, along Dorchester Avenue and the Fort Point Channel, to the front of the Convention Center. Thus, South Boston would have been cut off from the rest of our City, and indeed the rest of the world for several months, as well as putting a number of nearby businesses out of, well, business - not to put too fine a point on it.

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Boston, a (very) small clique of Boston’s movers and shakers now plan to hold Grand Prix Races over the next five years on Labor Day weekends. The racetrack, staging areas, and spectator facilities are all to be located entirely within South Boston. To make sure this causes no additional parking problems in our more crowded residential areas, the Grand Prix Racetrack will be laid out exclusively in South Boston’s Waterfront areas.

Needless to say, this has generated numerous complaints from dwellers in the condominiums springing up in said Waterfront areas (especially along the racetrack’s D Street straightaway).

But the City’s race planners can safely ignore the originators of these particular complaints, since these folks have only lived here for a short time.

To exact the maximum amount of inconvenience for all, the City of Boston has signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” (an MOU) to permit Grand Prix racing to come here over our Labor Day weekends for the next five - yes, that’s 5 - years. By the way, MOUs have little or no legal validity.

If anything, MOUs add to the overall misunderstanding.

But relax, everyone. The Grand Prix idea will fail of its own weight and atherosclerotic thinking.

So, now is an appropriate time to consider a third, highly likely failure – holding the “Running of the Bulls” in South Boston, just like the event in Pamplona. Shades of Ernest Hemingway!

The bulls (and the fleeing humans who accompany them) would be released onto the north end of D Street from Marine Park. The actual “Running” would proceed down D to First Street, where the bulls – being civic-minded, domestic animals – would split ranks where D becomes a one-way street at its intersection with First. The bulls would then run to the left and to the right - no harm done.

There would be an opportunity for that famous South Boston volunteerism, such as finding all of those bulls good homes in Southie after the “Running”.

What better way to guard your home?

And it would be cheap! A pet bull would eat nothing but your own grass, while “recycling” waste that would grow even more grass. And just think of the humongous barbecue the City could have on The Lawn at D, using those very same bulls after the “Running of the Bulls” was over.

One Last Point: Think about the potential for combining our worldrenowned Boston Marathon with the “Running of the Bulls”. Even though it was America’s first modern Marathon, 118 years ago in 1897, it has never been accepted as “official” because its uphill/ downhill sections, especially Heartbreak Hill in Newton, are judged to be too steep. Well, just let those bulls go in Hopkinton after the Marathon starts and Heartbreak Hill won’t make any difference. New Marathon records will be set immediately. By many.

Failure can be good for the soul (they say), so let’s try to arrange a “Running of the Bulls” on the South Boston Waterfront next year.

Three strikes and we’ll be out; we can then go back to minding the store.

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The monument in Pamplona, Spain, to the “Running of the Bulls”.

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New England USA Claire Haugh at the Castle Boxing Championships

Richie and Francis Hogan to represent Peter Welch’s gym

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

The 130th annual USA Boxing New England, hosted by Quietman Sports Gym, will be held on November 7, 14, and 28. The quarterfinals and semifinals on be held on November 7 and November 14 at Chelsea High School and the championships will be held at Plymouth Memorial Hall on the 28th. Doors open

at 5p.m., with the first match scheduled to commence at 7.00 p.m. Winners in each weight class will advance to the USA National Championships.

During the past fifty years, USA Boxing New England champions have included world champions such as Brockton middleweight “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler, Providence welterweight Demetrious “Boo Boo” Andrade, Providence super heavyweight Jason “Big Six” Estrada, Providence middleweight/heavyweight Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey, Worcester middleweight Edwin Rodriguez, and Framingham welterweight Danny “Bhoy” O’Connor. The objectives of the New England Association, Inc., is to “foster, develop, promote, and coordinate recreational and competitive boxing opportunities for all members…”

Richie and Francis Hogan, two successful fighters with ties to South Boston, will represent Peter Welch’s gym in this coveted New England boxing event.

ZONING HEARING The Zoning Commission of the City of Boston hereby gives notice, in accordance with Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956, as amended, that a public hearing will be held on November 18, 2015, at 9:15 AM, in Room 900, Boston City Hall, in connection with Text Amendment Application No. 463 and Map Amendment Application No. 676 filed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority.

Said applications would extend the period of time that the South Boston Waterfront Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD), and Article 27P governing the remaining areas of said district, remain in effect to September 22, 2016, or, for any given area of said district, to the date of first notice of hearing by the Zoning Commission on the final zoning for that area, whichever date is earlier.

Copies of the petitions and a map of the area involved may be obtained at the office of the Zoning Commission, Room 953C, Boston City Hall, between 9 AM and 5 PM any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.

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Compass on the Bay residents were both terrified and excited to get an exclusive tour of the Castle Island Haunted House. Claire Haugh,a member of the Castle Island Association for years and current resident of Compass on the Bay, designed at least five rooms every year. Her most magnificent creation was the Wizard’s costume from the Wizard of Oz!

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National Food Day at the Farmers Market Monday, October 26, was National Food Day at South Boston’s weekly Farmers Market, which is sponsored by the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (the SBNDC). Not only was it the last Farmers Market Day of 2015, there were music, kids’ activities, and eyecatching, mouth- watering, locally grown fall produce of all kinds

by Rick Winterson

There are two ways to view South Boston’s summertime weekly Farmers Market.

The first way is to view it as a pleasant, relaxing hour (or two) to shop for the best in local produce, farm goods, and foodbased products. Summer Mondays from 12 noon till 6 p.m. are pleasant times just outside of Perkins Square, and hopping a bus home with your groceries is easily done.

The second is to view it as a way to buy a week’s worth of highly nourishing food for yourself and your family that will provide a balanced, top-notch diet. Renowned foodie Michael Pollan, who wants his

readers to enjoy eating first and foremost, counsels, “Eat real food, not too much, and mostly plants.” Pollan spoke only nine very wise words that you could have followed precisely and exactly at South Boston’s Farmers Market this summer.

Our last Farmers Market in South Boston this year fell on the final Monday in October, the 26th, which was also National Food Day. That was a nice coincidence, because National Food Day is a celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. And the SBNDC said goodbye to

the 2015 Farmers Market in fine style.

There was a lot for the kids. The New England Aquarium stopped by with a display of live, moving giant snails with hermit crabs nestled in amongst them.

Other spiny critters like large urchins swam chilly waters at the Market. A table for decorating pumpkins kept the little

ones amused for hours.

Music came over from Berklee, in the person of folksinger K.C. Harris, who played while the Manager of the Farmers Market, Maren Tober, danced away the afternoon. The final hour of this last Farmers Market of 2015 featured the Boys & Girls Club Band, a well-practiced quartet (keyboard, guitar, percussion, vocals).

The centerpiece of the afternoon was the vendors, of course. Just the arrangement of their various veggies and food products – honey, preserves, jellies, breads, baked goods, and so on – delighted the eyes of passers-by. South Boston’s Farmers Market, anchored by Wenger’s Farm and Freitas Farms, came here every Monday afternoon this year, from June until the end of October, 12 noon to 6 p.m. Look for our Farmers Market to reopen in 2016 on about the same schedule, and start looking forward to those tiny, fresh early peas late in the spring.

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Meet the Tierney Foursome Youngsters having a blast in and out of school

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

They are all fourth graders, love going to school, but also enjoy going to the Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center after the school bell rings. They love going to the Tierney Center art classes and Enrichment. They think the Tierney Center staff members are funny, tell funny jokes, are caring, nice, and always make sure they do the right thing. The four young girls are Brianna Ramos, Taylor Cathcart, Kiana Rodriguez and Maribel Quintero.

Brianna Ramos, 9, is the daughter of Yessenia and the step-daughter to Angel. She has two sisters, Angelica and Angelina, a brother named Jaden, and a Chihuahua named Princess. Brianna attends the Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester. Her favorite subject is math and someday she’d like to be a professional singer. Her favorite color is blue and her favorite food

(Left to right) Brianna, Taylor, Kiana, and Maribel are pictured at the Tierney Learning Center.

is pasta with breadsticks.

Brianna’s favorite TV show is Disney’s K.C. Undercover and her favorite singer is Ariana Grande.

At home, Brianna enjoys doing extra homework for extra credit, reading, as well as babysitting and cleaning the house. In sports, she likes gymnastics and hoop.

Taylor Cathcart, 9, is the daughter of Shannon and Christopher. She

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has two brothers, Dominic and Matthew, and three sisters, Haley, Kayla, and Kiley. Taylor also three Geckos, Clyde, Bonnie, and Maximus; and three cats, Lilly, Pretty, and Jacks. She attends the Michael J. Perkins Elementary School in South Boston. Her favorite subject is reading and someday she’d like to be a veterinarian. Her favorite color is blue and she loves lasagna.

Taylor’s favorite TV show is Game Shakers on Nickelodeon and her favorite entertainer is Taylor Swift.

At home, she loves playing with the cats, reading, listening to music, and babysitting her cousin. In the world of sports, she likes to play kickball, dodgeball, and basketball with her brothers.

Kiana Rodriguez, 9, is the daughter of Poliana. She has a sister named Kat and two brothers named Josh and Angel. She attends the Perkins School. Her favorite subject is reading and someday she wants to be a professional singer.

Her favorite color is purple and she loves eating rice, chicken, and beans. She enjoys baking and likes to eat.

Kiana’s favorite show is Disney’s Liv and Maddie, and her favorite singer is Rebbeca Marie Gomez, better known by her stage name Becky G. Kiana likes origami, Shopkins, and riding her bike. And she loves playing kickball and touch football with family members.

Maribel Quintero, 9, is the daughter of Flor and sister to Catherine. She attends the DeverMcCormack School which is located on Mount Vernon Street in Dorchester. Her favorite subject is science and someday she’d like to be the first female player for the New England Patriots. Her favorite color is blue and she loves pasta and bread. Her favorite TV show is Ellen and her favorite pro is Patriots superstar, Tom Brady.

Maribel enjoys playing pranks on her mom, sister, and friends. She likes talking with her mom about her daily activities and dabbling in origami. In the world of sports, she loves playing touch football with her sister and going to gymnastics classes on Saturdays.

Gate of Heaven Hoop Clinics The Gate of Heaven CYO basketball program is hosting two hoop skill’s clinics at the Walsh Center gymnasium.

The skill’s clinics will be held on Saturday, November 7 and Saturday, November 14, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

The clinic is free and open to girls and boys from the fourth to eighth grades.

Aspiring hoopsters should attend one or both clinics to gain some fundamental knowledge of this sport.

See you at the gym!

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Introducing Angelys Soto Young girl wants to be a nurse someday

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

She’s a polite young girl who is enjoying life in South Boston.

Her name is Angelys Soto.

Angelys, 10, is the daughter of Leslie and Willy. She has a sister named Willeny, a brother named Paul, and pet guinea pig named Bianca.

Angelys attends the DeverMcCormack K-8 School located on Mount Vernon Street in Dorchester. The school is “dedicated to academic excellence for ever y student.”

Angelys is in the fourth grade at this school. Her favorite subjects are math and writ-

ing and someday she’s hopes on being a nurse so she can help people who are sick.

Her favorite colors are pink, purple, and blue. Her favorite foods are pasta and rice. And, her favorite singers are Selena

Holiday Fair set for Nov. 21

Planning is in full swing for the Notre Dame Education Center’s first-ever Holiday Fair. The fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ironworkers Local 7 Hall, 195 Old Colony Avenue in South Boston, just across the street from the Center.

The fair will offer a wide assortment of crafts, such as handmade knitwear, custom jewelry, gingerbread houses, and gifts for the four-legged members of the family. In addition, there will be baked goods, a plant table, bath and beauty items, and raffle items. An area will be set up with kids’ crafts and games. A light breakfast and a light lunch will be available for purchase.

An information table about the Center will be prominently featured. Most important of all, Santa will visit between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will be the opportunity to take pictures with him.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” says Mary Rose Durante, NDEC’s Executive Director and CEO. “We’re looking forward to having local artist Dan McCole on hand, too. It’s a family event, a nice way to get to know our neighbors better and kick off the holiday season.”

A recently formed group, Friends of NDEC, is supporting the Holiday Fair and the Center’s other activities. The group is open to all, alumni and friends alike. For more information, contact Pauline Edmonds, pedmonds@ndecboston.org.

Gomez and the late Selena.

In her leisure time, Angelys plays games with her friends.

They play catch and freeze tag, and pick-up baseball. She also does her math homework and likes to read. The last

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book she read was The Cat in the Hat. Ever yone knows this book. The Cat in the Hat is a children’s book written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss.

It was first published in 1957.

The stor y centers on a tall, anthropomorphic cat who wears a red and white-striped hat and a red bow tie. In 2001, Publishers Weekly listed this book at number nine of all time on its best-selling list of children’s books.

If Angelys was the President of the United States, she said that she would, “Let kids play with their toys more than they do now, give people food and find them jobs…and stop people from doing bad things.”

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Thank you

His charming ways and smiling face are a pleasure to recall.

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Perhaps you sent or spoke kind words As any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all Just thought of us that day Whatever you did to console the heart.

We thank you so much, whatever part A Mass will be celebrated for Max and all the faithfully departed at: Gate of Heaven Church Sunday November 8, 2015 12:00 Noon

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Yoga Class at Compass on the Bay November 10, 2015, 1:00 pm at Compass on the Bay, 1380 Columbia Road, South Boston. Yoga class with Karen Gaughan.

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