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Conley Expansion Proposal Presented

BY RICK WINTERSON

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n November 13, Massport officials presented their $35 million proposal for expanding the Conley Terminal. If approved, ground will be broken next spring. Mitigation of potential quality-of-life problems for nearby residents was the most-dis cussed issue. Other discussions centered on the layout of the newly expanded terminal and its security.

At the Tynan School last Wednesday evening, November 13, Massport (the Massachusetts Port Authority) presented its plan for expanding the Conley Terminal. Briefly stated, this proposed expansion will extend westward across what used to be the Coastal Oil property. A haul road, in and out of the expanded terminal, will stretch across intervening properties to join with Summer Street at the bridge over the Reserved Channel. The present Farragut Road entrance for trucks into Conley will be relocated to this haul road. The employee and passenger car entrance will remain on Farragut.

There’s significant background to this project.

With the continuing growth in the use of container ships for global trade, the Conley Terminal has en-

IN THIS ISSUE

A landscape architect’s rendering of the proposed buffer zone/green area that will separate the Conley Terminal expansion from First Street.

joyed a very successful decade. However, this has led to justifiable complaints from nearby residents, involving noise and intense lights during nighttime hours and the ever-increasing truck traffic along First Street. The situation was further complicated by the long battle to remediate the oil leakage that occurred during the years that Coastal Oil was in operation.

There’s also a backstory to the proposed Conley Terminal expansion. When the Panama Canal widening is completed in 2014, extremely large container ships (referred to as “post-Panamax� vessels) will be able to pass through the Canal and then un-

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November 21, 2013

Signs and Portents

BY RICK WINTERSON

You already knew that Thanksgiving occurs on November 28 this year. Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday in the month of November; the 28th is as late as November’s fourth Thursday can ever be.

Thanksgiving is a favorite American holiday. Its origin is usually traced back to the Pilgrim’s harvest observances in Plymouth during the fall of 1621. The settlers in Jamestown, Virginia, held similar observances, possibly as early as 1619. Other records claim a day of thanks was offered at Plimoth Plantation in 1623, after a severe drought ended.

Back then, feasting began after a religious service of thanks and a day-long fast, a custom that goes back to the years the original Pilgrims spent in Holland. What better way to break a fast than by feasting? And yes, the Pilgrims dined on turkey and squash, but not potatoes or cranberry sauce (which was used as a medicine in those days). It was, we think, the first joint feast day with American Indians – the Wampanoags brought the venison.

Thanksgiving is the only American holiday created by the three greatest Presidents of their respective centuries. George Washington proclaimed our first day of thanksgiving and prayer on November 26, 1789; Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving to be an annual holiday in 1863; Franklin Delano Roosevelt, arguably the greatest 20th Century President, proclaimed the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day.

To the best of our (admittedly limited) knowledge, Thanksgiving is essentially unique in the world. Some nations and religions observe annual fasts, followed by feasting, but these are penitential in nature, not expressions of thanks for the many, many blessings we enjoy.

Our neighbors in Canada are the only others who celebrate Thanksgiving with us.

And in this Year of Our Lord 2013, not only is Thanksgiving as late in November as it can possibly be, there are signs and portents surrounding it. lamp contained very little oil; even

Have you heard the Comet so, it miraculously burnt for eight ISON is coming? This comet will straight days. In 2013, Hanukkah circle the sun and be at its perihe- falls on Thanksgiving Day, which lion on November 28, Thanksgiv- hasn’t happened since 1888, 125 ing Day (“perihelion” is a word that years ago. According to one calcumeans “the closest approach to the lation, that won’t happen again for sun”). The sun’s immensely strong another 77,798 years in the future. rays will literally “boil off ” the lay The dual holiday is being ers Comet ISON has accumulated. called “Thanksgivukah” (with one

This could result in a spec“k”). The Nortacular tail in wood Jewish the night sky. As for the rest of the Thanksgiving Day School creWe just don’t weekend, Saturday, November know how 30, is “Small Business Saturday”. ated a musical celebration of Comet ISON Plan to patronize South Boston’s Thanksgivukah, will look after and then perit passes the local merchants that day. And sun and swings Sunday is the first day of Advent. formed it at the by the earth Get out your Advent wreath; light State House on Wednesday, the on the comet’s one of the purple candles. Then 20th. return to deep watch the Pats beat the Broncs

So how space. Did you should we ourever imagine that evening. selves celebrate that it might this year’s porhave been a brilliant comet in the sky that sig- tentous Thanksgiving? It’s really naled the Magi to go to Bethlehem quite simple – with your family, for the first Christmas? around the Thanksgiving banquet

Hanukkah, the Jewish Fes- table for starters. You can help serve tival of Lights, celebrates the defeat Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Monof the Greeks by the Maccabees. A ica Hall (11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.), lamp was lit in the Temple at Jerusa- courtesy of the Msgr. Thomas J. Mclem to celebration the victory. The Donnell and Frank Kelley Thanks-

giving Dinner Committee. It’s easy lifting, and it’s fun. If you want, go out to dinner and leave the waitstaff a big “thank-you” tip. Go to church, visit friends, watch a game, whatever.

But please, please, please, ignore any merchant who tries to sell you Christmas gifts on Thanksgiving Day itself. Black Friday on its own is a big enough mob scene, but if that turns you on, then go for it.

Just be sure to spend Thanksgiving Day quietly and joyfully.

As for the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, November 30, is “Small Business Saturday”. Plan to patronize South Boston’s local merchants that day.

And Sunday is the first day of Advent. Get out your Advent wreath; light one of the purple candles.

Then watch the Pats beat the Broncs that evening.

Meister Eckhart, a Medieval philosopher, once said, “If you just say ‘Thank You’, that is a sufficient prayer.” Thank you so much for being our readers. South Boston Online is eternally grateful to you.

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Conley Expansion Proposal Presented CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

load at suitable port terminals along America’s East Coast. One of these is the Conley Terminal, but only after an expansion provides the necessary capacity. Dredging of Boston Harbor along the dock area of the Conley is also needed, but this was not part of Massport’s presentation last Wednesday.

A project of this magnitude cannot be fully described in just one article, so South Boston Online will present the high points. We encourage all our readers to become informed as the project design is optimized. Massport has promised at least one more meeting (in February) before ground is broken in the spring next year. The expansion is budgeted to cost $35 million ($35,000,000) and will take two years to complete. Deborah Hadden, Massport’s newly appointed Port Director, opened the meeting at the Tynan School.

The area that Coastal Oil once occupied will be devoted to container staging, handling, and storage. Exactly what operations

this involves has yet to be determined by Massport, but the area will be enclosed in a sound-deadening wall identical to those used along modern superhighways.

Containers will be visible over this wall, however.

A haul road will finally be constructed. It will extend from the western edge of the terminal’s expansion across the north side (away from First Street) of the MBTA and the closed Exelon power plant properties. This road will bridge over the Reserved Channel inlet in back of the power plant and connect with Summer Street just short of the Summer Street Bridge across the channel.

This road will be a “dedicated freight corridor”, which will include access to the existing Boston Harbor Lobstermen’s Cooperative.

All trucks will proceed in and out of the Conley along this corridor, but employees and passenger cars will still use the current Farragut Road entrance. A technically interesting scanning station, developed by Passport in Billerica, will be piloted as part of security provisions at the

Deborah Hadden, Port Director of the Massachusetts Port Authority, addresses attendees at the Massport update meeting on November 13.

new truck entrance.

A green buffer zone will extend along the expansion’s frontage, about 100 feet back from First Street. It will form a visual screen and a noise-diminishing separation for the benefit of the residents of First Street. The landscape architect’s renderings of this buffer appear quite attractive; it will be administered by the DCR.

There was general acceptance of the Massport proposal, especially since it would provide more well-paid jobs. Touchie McDonough expressed support from the community, but wanted to see if more parking could be made avail-

able near M Street Park (Massport proposes creating 95 parking slots along First Street, where only 55 exist now). Lucky Devlin asked about liability if a catastrophic event occurs at the terminal expansion.

While Devlin’s question perhaps deals with a one-in-a-million possibility, what would happen to the insurability or even the livability of the nearby residences, if disaster ever struck?

Questions remain while this project is being fully developed. As residents of South Boston, please stay informed about one of the largest and most important projects ever to come to South Boston.

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Julies Family Learning Center

Julies Family Learning Center of South Boston was the 2nd prize winner of Mt. Washington Bank’s 8th Annual 5K Bay Run/Walk “Non-Profit Challenge.” In addition to awards for the top runners, prizes are awarded to the top three (3) nonprofit organizations that have the most participants.

Photo (L-R): Bob Monahan, Director of Operations for Julie’s Family Learning, 2nd prize winner of the road race non-profit challenge; Ed Merritt, President of Mt. Washington Bank.

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Thanksgiving Eve Flag Football Turkey Bowl!

Debuting this year will be the first ever Youth & Teen Flag Football Turkey Bowl held out on the sands of the BCYF’s Curley’s M Street beach on Thanksgiving eve afternoon, Wednesday, November 27! The fun starts at 12:30 with the 8&U boys division kicking things off followed by the 9-12 boys and girls divisions and closing out with the super championship of the 16&U boys division!

It is a 4 player team format, $20 per team ($5 per player) with each player receiving membership to the new Curley Youth & Teen Center opening the first week of December – with an Afterschool Program including homework help, a computer lab with printer, and Arts & Crafts, games, gimp and a giant screen TV for when school work is completed!! Our Teen Program will also open up that week with the new Curley Fitness Cen-

ter at M Street for ages 12-15 with scheduled classes and an open schedule for fitness with weights.

Look for Turkey Bowl registration forms at the Curley K Street Desk, Katie O’Connell at the Tynan Gym, FB or one can be emailed to you from Barbara.kelly@cityofboston.gov

So, think of a team name, pick a captain and bundle up for some early Thanksgiving football fun! Bring your friends! I’ll bring the hot chocolate, warm apple cider and some sweet treats! Space is very limited because of time and sunset so please register today. Call Barbara Kelly at (617)635-5104.

Other December events planned at the Curley will be a Family Holiday Bingo, a Christmas Crafts afternoon and “back by popular demand” SnowTubing, 12/27 over Christmas Vacation.

Stay tuned!

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Collins Votes to Send Housing Bond Bill to the Governor

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End of Season Game

State Representative Nick Collins ness, funds to promote mixed-use and tranjoined his colleagues in the Legislature to pass sit-oriented development, and critical housing final legislation authorizing $1.4 billion in cap- services for the mentally and physically disital spending over the next five years to fund abled.” the production and preservation of affordable “These funds are critically importhousing in the Commonwealth. ant for the maintenance and upkeep of our

“Providing safe and secure housing is a state-funded public housing apartments in crucial step to helping families across the Com- Boston,” said Boston Housing Authority Admonwealth achieve economic stability,” House ministrator Bill McGonagle. “Many of our Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop) said poorest elderly and disabled citizens and fam“Massachusetts has been able to improve its ilies with young children need this affordable economy because we consistently address the housing resource.” most basic needs of our citizens. The housing “The Housing Bond bill speaks to bond bill is an important step in this direction Legislature’s commitment to working collaboand I commend the conferees for their thor- ratively to solve some of the Commonwealth’s ough work on this legislation.” most difficult housing and homelessness

“The Legislature has shown unwaver- challenges. More importantly, it will improve ing support for p[public and affordable hous- the quality of life for some of our state’s most ing in the Commonwealth by passing the vulnerable citizens by injecting much needed largest ever - $1.4 billion – housing bond bill, capital into our local housing authorities,“ said “ said Representative Kevin Honan (D-Brigh- Representative Nick Collins (D-South Boston), ton), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Chair of the Boston Delegation.

Housing. “This bill provides $500 million for This is the first long-term housing fithe modernization of our public housing stock, nance bill to come before the Legislature since which is viral for our local housing authorities 2008 and includes $500 million for the rehato vacanthalf unitspgback online. 1It also provides bilitation and SBget Online ad:Layout 11/12/13 12:06 PM Page 1 modernization of state-assisted for innovative strategies to address homeless- public housing.

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November 21, 2013

The Growing Gardens of Southie

BY RICK WINTERSON

A series of gardens in South Boston, created and planted

by South Boston Grows and sponsored by the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation, has added one more. The garden in the BHA’s Old Colony Development ceremonially opened this month with the planting of an apple tree.

The chain of community gardens in South Boston is growing (pardon the pun – it was fully intended!).

On Saturday afternoon, November 2, a Yellow Delicious apple tree was planted on a plot of ground on Ninth Street, behind the Perkins School in the Old Colony Development. This apple tree is a sort of flagstaff, marking the newly expanded George Berlandi Garden site that now stretches from Ninth all the way back to Eighth Street.

The crew of those planting the apple tree included Phoebe Flemming, who is the facilitator of “South Boston Grows”, and Donna Brown, President of the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation. The tree and the surrounding garden are on Boston Housing Authority (BHA) land, so BHA Chief Administrator Bill McGonagle lent a willing hand, along with an enthusiastic young Old Colony resident named Courtney.

The actual garden plots are located on the Eighth Street side.

They ‘ll add another 2-3,000 square feet of area to the existing community gardens; they’ve been carefully emplaced to grow produce. The Department of Neighborhood Development, Werner Larson Landscape Architects, and JT Construction partnered with South Boston Grows, the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation, and the BHA to set up these new gardens.

This year, 2013, is the fifth year of South Boston Grows. Two

These fertile South Boston Grows plots in Old Colony will provide lots of bountiful produce next summer, 2014.

other South Boston gardens already exist - in the West Broadway Development and along Devine Way, in back of St. Monica Church across from the Mary Ellen McCormack Development. The total ground under cultivation now amounts to 10,000 square feet.

These gardens bring a cornucopia of benefits to South Boston. Many thousands of pounds of fresh, locally-grown produce have been given away to Southie resi-

dents and food pantries. Just last year, an estimated 5,000 pounds of produce was distributed. Many young people work in these gardens during the summers, taking part in the Garden-Based Nutrition Intervention. The gardens have become a learning experience for lots of local school children. Not only do the gardens illustrate the importance of fresh, local vegetables in nutrition, they are also green, green, and more green.

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Michael Barrett, Solo Ghost Hunter

BY RICK WINTERSON

At the Branch Library just before Halloween, local resident Michael Barrett presented his findings concerning paranormal activities inside the abandoned Gate of Heaven Convent before it was torn down. Infrared night vision video/audio tape revealed some unexplainable phenomena.

A highly curious crowd gathered in the Public Room of the South Boston Branch Library on the Thursday before Halloween for a video and a talk. The presenter was Michael Barrett, a lifelong resident of South Boston. He had spent many hours, usually after nightfall, inside the abandoned Gate of Heaven Convent before it was demolished. Mike showed the video/audio tapes he had shot while there.

These tapes depicted paranormal phenomena (“Paranormal” is a word used to describe happenings or events beyond our everyday experiences, which can’t be explained logically or scientifically.)

The Convent was abandoned years ago. The videos of its interior show a long-neglected state of disrepair, with shadowy vistas, peeling walls, and a generally depressing atmosphere. At several points during the tapes Mike ran, ghostly sounds and voices interjected with warnings and in two cases, used Mike’s name.

The most significant portion of the tapes showed a bright dot of light that traveled up and down a stairwell in the Convent. It moved irregularly, and occasionally rested on the stair banister or one of the balusters. Its movement

was vaguely insect-like, but the taping took place on a cold night in November. This segment lasted more than two minutes, making it one of the longest paranormal occurrences ever caught on tape.

To capture these phenomena on tape, it was necessary for Mike to use a night vision taping device that relied upon infrared to catch the happenings in a way visible to human eyes. Mike called the audible manifestations “EVP” (“Electronic Voice Phenomena”).

Mike could offer no explanation for the happenings he taped, but he pointed out that many of the more elderly nuns died in the Convent, while under the care of the other members. He claimed to have detected an odor that might have been typical of several people living in close quarters. There appeared to be a “repetitive” ghost, other varied spirits, and occasionally, a man’s voice or presence – perhaps a priest ministering to the nuns in the Convent?

Mike had a few choice words for the televised series of “Ghost Hunters”. He not only ridiculed these TV programs, he claimed that the only way to seek ghosts is to “stay quiet and WAIT!” And Mike, unlike the ghost hunters on television, admitted to the Library crowd, “Hey, at times I was scared.”

Now the people at Mike’s presentation were a good cross-section of local residents and Branch Library patrons, people who would not be easily taken in. You might have expected them to be skeptical. But interestingly, they mentioned several other examples of hauntings in South Boston - certain houses along Athens Street and Amrhein’s Restaurant among them.

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Local solo ghost hunter Mike Barrett lectures at the Branch Library on apparitions he saw heard in the old Gate of Heaven Convent.

A ghostly and unexplained point of light drifts in the Gate of Heaven Convent the winter before it was torn down. The light persisted for several minutes.

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November 21, 2013

CYO Basketball Begins

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

Gate of Heaven and Saint Vincent’s hoop players and coaches are looking forward to this year’s house and travel league games.

Since kids have put their baseball gloves and soccer balls in the closet, it’s time to play hoop. Youngsters in Southie can now put some air in their basketballs, and participate in the CYO hoop programs offered at Gate of Heaven or Saint Vincent’s. Boys and girls, from the first grade through high school, can participate in these programs.

The Gate of Heaven hoop house league is open to all youngsters in South Boston. The boys’ instructional league for first and second graders is overseen by Mike Donovan and Sean Monahan and is held on Saturday mornings from 8:30am until 9:30am.

The girls’ instructional league for first and second graders is overseen by Barbara Kelly and Linda

Chapin and is held on Saturday mornings from 9:30am until 10:30am. The girls’ house league for third through seventh graders is overseen by Marie Laundry and is held on Saturday mornings from 10:30am until 12:30pm.

The boys’ cadet house league games are played on Sundays at 11am and 12noon and the boys’ midget house league games are played at 1pm and 2pm. Additionally, Gatey plans on fielding at least thirteen travel teams this year.

“We are looking forward to another great season,” said Kevin Lally, Gate of Heaven’s CYO Athletic Director. “We have a dedicated group of coaches and league commissioners who are there to help players learn the fundamentals of basketball… meet new friends…and enjoy the game in a productive and healthy fashion.”

Saint Vincent’s will have two travel teams this season, one for fifth and sixth grade boys, and one for seventh and eighth

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grade boys. The coaches for these two teams are Joey Curran, Gerry O’Neil, George Benner, Oliver Benner, and Billy Allen.

“We’re ready to go,” said Coach Joey Curran, the local BPD youth service officer. “Our coaches, as well as the players, are really excited about the start of another season. The coaches are dedicated and do a tremendous job with these kids who love playing for Saint Vinny’s. I’d also like to thank Boston Police Captain John Greeland (C-6) and Father Joe for their continued support.”

Saint Vincent’s play their travel team home games at the Condon Community Center gym, while Gatey teams play their house and travel team home games at the Walsh gym.

So, between Gatey and Vinny’s, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to participate in winter hoop. Interested players and/ or parents should stop by either gym for further enrollment information.

(Writer’s Note: Please note all team pictures have entire team rosters listed, but not all players are pictured.)

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Saturday November 30, 2013 The first 200 customers will receive $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. Come and check out our off Broadway production!

This year we are honoring two long-time professionals, Sr. Eleanor Clancy, SND, legendary elementary school teacher and Theresa Finn Dever, long time volunteer and current Chair of the Board at Julie’s.

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CYO Basketball Teams

Midget house league team, the Mount Washington Club, is coached by Bobby McGarrell. Players: Brandon Clark, Chris Hosea, Finbar Kyne, Gerry O’Neal, Roger Spring, Liam Galgay, Max Hogan, Domenic Mancuso, Branden Wilbanks, Lydon McGarrell, and Zachary Mitchell.

Midget house league team, the Blasi’s Café Club, is coached by Mike McGee and Conor Harrington. Players are: Erik Dhamo, Kristian Dhamo, Henry Gailunas, Peter Gailunas, Kevin Ndreklis, Trevor Pyne, Michael McNally, Sean Whyne-Grant, Jimmy Dallta, Patrik Gjooka, Clyde Garret,and Alex Fucile.

Midget house league team, the Ryan Club, is coached by Paul Hogan and Sean Monahan. Players are: Nolan Baszkiewicz, Eddie Terabass, Chris Yebba, Patrick Berry, Owen Leahy, John Maddox, Brendon Donovan, Cormac Lafferty, Edward Murray, Ryan Hogan, and Max Mercer.

Midget house league team, the John Connolly Club, is coached by Marc Iannaco.

Players are: Declan Donoghue, Fionn Hamilton, Joseph Keating, Alex Taylor, Ryan Donovan, William Ahearn, Connor Strickland, Dermot Murray, Marc Iannaco, and Adam Alto.

Midget house league team, the Dennis Donovan Club, is coached by Greg Lally.

Players are: Alex Polena, Owen Donovan, Evan Markos, Ryan Galvan, James Buzzell, Daniel Mahoney, David Broussard, Jake Harrison, Jerry Marks, Declan Callahan, and Shea Flaherty.

Cadet house league team, the Nick Collins Club, is coached by Bryan Van Dorpe.

Players are: Brendan Toland, Matthew Hogan, Joey Morris, Harry Cully, Kevin Cully, Christian Mazzeo, Luca Adrihi, Dan Bulger, and Chris Fitzgerald.

Cadet house league team, the P.S. Deli Club, is coached by Michael Donovan. Players are: Sean Coyne, Nick Prentis, Michael Walsh, Coleman Connolly, Jake Donovan, Lukas McCarthy, Declan Dwyer, Matt Mayo, Joey Maiullari, Cole Keenan, and Paul McGuiness.

Cadet house league team, the Metro Energy Club, is coached by Brenton Hill and Bill Crowley. Players are: Tadhg Kyne, Logan Crowley, Daniel Potember, Ryan Galvin, Pat Lynch, Paddy Craddock, Drew Garcia, Xavier Nunez, Matiru Mwangi, and Mike Rosemond.

Cadet house league team, the Jack McDonough Club, is coached by Bobby McGarrell. Players are: Coleman O’Toole, Joe Zablocki, Joey Brink, Pat McAloney, Jack Matthews, Bobby McGarrell, Braeden Kennedy, and Linden Cox.

Last Thursday evening, November 14, at the Condon gym, Saint Vincent’s players were given their championship jackets. Also pictured, is Father “Joe” White, BPD C-6 Officers, and Saint Vincent’s coaching staff, which includes, Joey Curran, Gerry O’Neil, Billy Allen, George Benner, and Oliver Benner.

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Meet the Donovan Kids

BY KEVIN DEVLIN

Jake and Kate Donovan are well-mannered, youngsters with loving parents, and are doing quite well in and out of school.

They hail from a proud Southie family and that’s certainly a plus from the get-go. Extremely Polite could easily describe the boy while overly giving would best describe the girl. Being smart should also be added to their resumes. They are the wonderful children of Joseph and Kathleen Donovan. The two student-athletes in the Korner this week are Jake and Kate.

Jake, 13, is an eighth-grader at Boston College High School. His favorite subject is science and he’s doing very well in class. In the sixth grade at the South Boston Catholic Academy,

he was the recipient of a Bank of Boston Scholarship, a civic service award.

He also attended a leadership session at Boston College, and enjoyed a summer program at Milton Academy that involved science, biology, and urban planning classes.

Jake’s favorite color is blue.

His favorite food is steak cooked on the grille in the back yard by his dad.

And, his favorite professional athletes are Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask and Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady.

In his spare time, Jake plays pick-up hoop games at the Walsh gym with his pals. He also enjoys recreational golf and playing video games.

For the five past summers, he has been active in the South Boston Yacht Club Sailing Program, and last sailing season, he received the “Skipper of the Year” Award.

In the sports’ arena, Jake played in the South Boston Little League since his t-ball days. He also played hoop for school for two seasons and now plays on house and travel teams for Gatey CYO. This spring, he intends to try out for the

school’s track team and become a Long Jump star.

Kate, 10, is in the fifth grade at the South Boston Catholic Academy.

She’s an Honor Roll caliber student, and last school year her lowest grade was only one B+, now that’s impressive. For the past three years, she has been a student-council member and last year was the recipient of the Father Sheehan Scholarship, given to a student who exhibits generosity and kindness when interacting with others. Her favorite subject is math, and someday she hopes on being a doctor or a teacher.

Kate’s favorite color is blue and she loves macaroni and cheese.

Her hero, besides her parents, is Bethany Hamilton, a surfer who lost one arm to a shark attack, but still rides the waves. “She’s inspiring,” said Kate.

“She has courage to continue what she likes to do.”

Kate’s following in the footstep of her Aunt Kellie and is a volunteer for Harry Uhlman and Kathy Morrison’s Special Kids initiative at the Senior Center. On Sundays and Wednesdays, she plays bingo, and watches movies.

She also plays dice games, and bowls with the Special Needs kids.

“I feel happy when I do this,” she said. “I enjoy helping

out. It feels good.”

Kate plays the piano and for the past five years has been taking piano lessons from Donna Ranz on East Broadway. She also took Irish Step Dancing for five years at the Wood’s School of Irish Step Dancing. Her favorite step was the reel. To round out her leisure time, she loves to go public skating at the Murphy Rink, read, draw, color, and make loom bracelets.

In the world of sports, Kate has participated in the South Boston Girls’ Softball League for two years. She also played hoop for her school, and is now excited to start another hoop season at Gatey. She likes keeping physically active, seeing her friends, and making new ones.

Jake and Kate’s parents understand the importance of family, education, building character, and keeping their children busy and out of trouble.

And they’re doing a great job.

“They’re close to Papa Jim, their grandfather, who lives upstairs,” said Kathleen. “They also love their two aunts, Patricia Coleman and Kellie Donovan. Both Jake and Kate are very respectful and thoughtful.

They’re always willing to help others.

They keep busy in school and after school. As parents, we are very lucky to have such great kids.”

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USA Hockey National Championships

BY TOMMY MCGRATH

The South Boston Midget U16 team won the National Bound State hockey tournament on Veterans Day weekend at the New England Sports Center.

There were 16 Teams competing in this tournament for the coveted trip to “Natty’s” in Reston, Virginia, next April.

South Boston #3 seed team in tournament with a cord of 21-5-1 played its first game of the round-robin play on Friday night against a strong Springfield Riffle’s team. Just 2 weeks ago the Shamrocks won a hard fought game by the score of 2-1.

The Shamrocks let the Riffles know that that ride to Springfield 2 weeks ago was not fun, so they unleashed a 7 goal attack.

The final score was 7-2 Shamrocks

On Saturday morning, the Shamrocks played a very talented Walpole Express team. The Shamrocks would be short-handed for this game as 6 players due to school exams and injury.

South Boston prevailed 2-0 and would head out for a team lunch at Sully’s First Edition. Sully is a long-time friend of Coach JR. Butler’s family. We were treated with great food and hospitality.

Next up later that evening was the Canton Bulldogs for a trip to the semi-finals. Both teams were undefeated going into the final game of pool play.

The Shamrocks were not going to be denied as they out-worked, out-played and out-scored Canton 7-0.

With a 3-0 record going

into the State Semi-finals on Sunday morning, SB would now face the Neponset Valley River Rats. This was a great game’ as former SB National champ and friend, Pat Welch was coaching the Rat’s. This game had the billing of the Student (Welch) against the teacher (Ted Cunniff assistant SB coach).Teddy had coached Pat back in 02’ and 03’ to National Championships.

The Shamrocks went up 2-0 in the game, and the River Rat’s would not go easy as they made it 2-1 on a power-play goal late in the second period. That would be the final as Goal-tending and solid defense sent the Shamrocks to their 6th State Tournament title game since they were established in 2004.

Another trip to Sully’s to fuel up on Pasta and chicken and rest up for the 4PM Championship game.

The Shamrocks would now face off against the North Shore Vipers who cruised through their bracket with impressive wins against the E.Mass Senators 5-2, Dual-State River Hawks 8-1, Weymouth Wildcats 7-1 and a semi-final win against the undefeated 495 Stars 8-1.

Both teams came ready to play in front of a full house at the Sports Center. The Vipers jumped out to a 2-0 lead, until late in second period when the Shamrocks scored to get with-in one. Shamrock goalie Jonathan O’Donnell would stop a penalty shot to keep it within one. Griffin Connolly would tie the game up midway through the 3rd on a power play. The teams battled

throughout the 3rd period with no scoring and head into overtime tied at 2.

South Boston came out flying from the get–go as they applied steady pressure in the offensive zone and didn’t allow the Viper big guns any opportunities in their own zone. Both teams played their hearts out and let it

all out on the ice. With time running down in the overtime Shamrocks held the pressure in the Vipers zone and with 23 seconds left James Lydon ripped a loose puck from the point into the net to give the Shamrocks their 5th State Championship and a trip to Natty’s in April 2014.

BRA

The Boston Redevelopment Authority will host a public meeting regarding

338 Congress Street

Thursday, December 5th, 6:30-8:00 PM Boston Fire Museum 344 Congress Street, Boston 02210

Project Proponent: Redgate Project Description: The Project will replace a surface parking lot of approximately 5,420 square feet with a distinctive mid-rise residential building in the Fort Point Channel district. It will include the construction of an approximately 69 foot height building containing up to approximately nine (9) new residential units with ground-level retail, local service, and/or restaurant uses and approximately ten (10) spaces of accessory residential parking. The Project will contain approximately 26,750 square feet of gross floor area. This meeting has been rescheduled from the previously noticed November 26th, 2013 meeting.

Close of Comment Period: Thursday, December 12, 2013 MAIL TO:

PHONE: EMAIL:

LAUREN WILLIAMS BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ONE CITY HALL SQUARE, 9TH FLOOR BOSTON, MA 02201 617-918-4317 Lauren.Williams.bra@cityofboston.gov

Brian P. Golden Executive Director/Secretary

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SB Catholic Academy Pre-K News: Thank you to the Fire Fighters at Ladder 19 K Street, Engine 2 Recently the students in South Boston Catholic Academy Pre-K had a chance to visit the Firehouse at Ladder 19 K Street. They learned about a day in the life of a fire fighter, how they use the fire engines/trucks and other equipment needed to protect themselves and that help them to put fires out. Fire fighters are always ready to help people in any emergency situation. We also learned about fire safety at home and school. We want to say a special Thank You to Lieutenant Steve Byrne, Lieutenant Brian Nee, Fire Fighter David Parker and Fire Fighter Billy McCarthy of Ladder 19 K Street, Engine 2 and to all the great fire fighters, who are always there to help us.

Msgr. Thomas J McDonnell and Frank Kelley Thanksgiving Dinner St. Monica’s Hall (corner of Old Colony Ave. and Prebble St.) Thanksgiving Day 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.

All are welcome.

If you are unable to get out and would like a meal delivered to your home please call 617-268-1230.

After Tuesday November 26th please call 617-590-9922

Hosted by: The South Boston Catholic Parishes and the Elected Officials.

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Term 1 Awards at St. Peter Academy

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Mrs. Janice Carthas, Principal would like to congratulate the students who earned awards for the first term at St. Peter Academy.

Students who achieved First Honors, all A’s in all subjects are Fernando Correia, Molly Keenan, Ethan Long and Evan Markos. Students who achieved Second Honors, all A’s and B’s in all subjects are Thomas Germain,

Molly Hearon, Sarah Tracey, Mario Blasi, Saoirse Callanan, Jamee Clapham, Zach DeMichele, Terry Markos, Chloe McAuliffe, Nyla Anderson, Mia DeMichele, Henry Gailunas, Jake Swartz, Peter Gailu-

nas, Tommy Leydon, Carolyn Deal, Cole Keenan, Nikolas Lakis,

Meghan Doyle, Jenna Splaine, Noah White, Jack Mersereau, and Holly Silva. Citizenship awards were given to Sarah Tracey, Madison Anastas, Kathryn Baszkiewicz, Ellen Shiner, Cole Keenan, Jake Baldiviez and Shannon Flaherty. Students who achieved Perfect Attendance for Term 1 are Erin Vaillancourt, Mario Blasi, Terry Markos, Chloe McAuliffe, Nyla Anderson, Bobby Leydon, Molly Keenan, Ethan Long, Jake Swartz, Tommy Leydon, Carolyn Deal,

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NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston MA, 02114 Docket No. SU13P2477GD In the interests of Jose A. Lorenzo Diaz Minor of Boston, Ma NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 10/15/2013 by Ramona B. Diaz of Boston, MA will be held 11/26/2013 09:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing located at 24 New Chardon Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02114 ~ Family Service Office.

2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to:

a. File the original with the Court; and

b. Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing.

3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor.

4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over the age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests.

ORDER TO PETITIONER(S)

IS IT ORDERED THAT copies of this notice and the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a minor to be served in hand on the minor, (if 14 or more years of age and not the petitioner), the guardian, the parents of the minor, and any other person if ordered by the Court, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date listed above.

If Service in hand cannot be accomplished on any interested party, IT IS ORDERED that copies of this Notice and the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor be served on the interested party by leaving at and mailing by regular first class mail to last and usual place of residence of the interested party at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of hearing listed above.

If the identity or whereabouts of an interested party is not known, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that copies of this Notice and Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor be served on all interested persons at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date by publishing a copy of the Order and Notice once in The South Boston, Boston, MA publication to be at least Seven (7) days prior to the hearing date.

If required, service on the United States Veteran Administration and the Department of Children and Families may be accomplished by regular first class mail at least Seven (7) days prior to the hearing. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court preceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice.

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November 21, 2013

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER 1

SELLER 1

BUYER 2

SELLER 2

ADDRESS

CITY

ZIP

PRICE

DATE

314 W 2nd St #305

South Boston

02127

$494,000

10/28/13

Savage, Claire

Kelm, Jennifer D

Maus, Kristina J

Collum, Dennis

554 E 4th St #5B

South Boston

02127

$379,000

10/28/13

Oconnor, Andrew K

Mindell, Douglas G

437 D St #3D

South Boston

02210

$590,000

10/30/13

Gaudette, Jeffrey

Tripp, Jennifer S

64 O St #2

South Boston

02127

$241,000

10/31/13

Hickey, Paul W

62 O St #1

South Boston

02127

$425,000

10/30/13

Hamilton, John A

Hamilton, Kristin P

Rojas, Pablo

Collum, Ani

Cherry, Thomas

62 O St #3

South Boston

02127

$345,000

11/01/13

Rossi, Mario

Flaherty, Lauren

Towey, Erin

907 E 4th St #3

South Boston

02127

$335,000

10/30/13

Hurley, John F

Hurley, Mary E

Hurley, Patricia E

590 E 6th St

South Boston

02127

$485,000

10/28/13

CD 83 O Street RT

Cedarwood

Thompson, Melissa

83 O St

South Boston

02127

$800,000

10/30/13

505 E Third LLC

ment LLC

Bucceri, William J

Develop- Moccio Linda A Est

505 E 3rd St

South Boston

02127

$875,000

10/28/13

Sullivan, Kerry A

Dipietro, Alan M

21 Wormwood St #525

South Boston

02210

$689,000

10/29/13

Grimes, Joseph

Mcdonagh, Erin J

194 Athens St #C

South Boston

02127

$360,000

10/30/13

Lucca, Christopher

Maclnnes, Alyson

881 E 1st St #203

South Boston

02127

$450,000

11/01/13

Chan, Jonathan E

MFM Properties LLC

50 B St #4

South Boston

02127

$517,500

10/28/13

Smith, Timothy

Donovan, Rachel

87 I St #2

South Boston

02127

$402,000

11/01/13

Rana, Kaushal V

Mullane, Neal

135 I St #A

South Boston

02127

$335,000

11/01/13

Chiasson, Ruth M

Davis, James T

703 E 5th St #2

South Boston

02127

$439,000

10/31/13

Verdine, Gregory L

Bucceri FT

Tucker, Paul H

Moss-Tucker, Maggie

500 Atlantic Ave #14N

Boston

02210

$1,985,000

10/30/13

Bauerle, Jens

Verdine, Kasumi

Serpa, Andre

Morando, Alison J

559 E 2nd St #4

South Boston

02127

$625,000

11/01/13

Dennis L Sheckler T

Gearon, Mary R

Lee, Jung H

500 Atlantic Ave #16P

Boston

02210

$2,300,000

11/01/13

Jones, Derrick

Sheckler, Allyson E

Coakley, Suzanne E

10 Peters St #2

South Boston

02127

$445,000

10/31/13

Nimerowski, Michael B

Jones, Laura

Auffrey, Erin E

681 E 8th St #3

South Boston

02127

$325,000

10/30/13

612 E 8th St #1

South Boston

02127

$455,000

10/31/13

110 W 3rd St #2

South Boston

02127

$280,000

10/31/13

Terry, Alexander

Bernard, David

Omalley, William

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Stars Recognized at the State House

The South Boston Stars AAU Basketball team was recognized during a full formal session in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Chamber on Wednesday November 13th. The boys were guest of Representative Nick Collins. While they were there they got their picture with the Red Sox World Series Trophy too!

The Star’s record has been 1 and 5 during their regular season, 0 and 2 in the playoffs, 1 and 2 in their first tournament with a cumulative record of 2 wins and 8 losses.

You may think the Stars first season was a disappointment, but you could not be more wrong since 5 of their losses were by a total of 10 points. We were very close in almost every game.

The boys played hard until the final buzzer, we just came up short a few times. This fall was a test since the South Boston Stars were quickly put togeth-

er and thrown into highly competitive basketball league. Once they got a feel for the game at the AAU level, they quickly responded and played really well.

It was a great learning experience for the team. They realized what they got away with in other leagues, would not work at this level.

The team started to play together and their games were fun. There were times when our team was great. It was exciting and a lot of fun to be involved with. The Stars go on break where the boys will play in CYO and their school teams. They meet up again in January preparing for their spring tournament season.

The boys got a taste of AAU and what it takes to be successful. We will practice hard and we will be ready in the spring.

The Stars would like to thank all the players, parents and supporters for helping us get to this point. Thank you all!

Special thanks to Repre-

Head Coach Marc Iannaco, Matiru Mwangi, Paddy Craddock, Joey Brink, Braeden Kennedy, Chris Fitzgerald, Marc Iannaco, Tyler Woolf, Jerry Marcs, Zack Mitchell, Jake Harrison, and Rep Nick Collins.

sentative Nick Collins, Andrew Collins, Ryan Sweeney, SBLI, Touchie McDonough, Principal Nancy Carr and the SBCA. The South Boston Stars will be hold-

ing open tryouts for the 5th and 6th graders for the Spring Tournament Team. Watch for more details from Head Coach Marc Iannaco.

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