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Marijuana – Medical and Recreational – in South Boston: Questions Remain by Rick Winterson It’s well known that marijuana has been legalized in Massachusetts. Medical marijuana is legal as you are reading this. After a long delay, recreational marijuana (Question 4, approved by voters 54% to 46%) becomes legal at mid-year: on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Even though the vote on marijuana was unquestionably in favor of legalizing it, many questions about it still remain. One of these questions is where to put marijuana retail stores, specifically, where to locate a store here in South Boston? On Tuesday evening, a marijuana retailer named Native Sun “Wellness”, made a presentation to the WBNA (the West Broadway Neighborhood Association), one of South Boston’s highly active civic groups. The WBNA’s civic area is generally along Lower West
Broadway, including the many newly built residences around the Broadway Red Line Station. Native Sun had been interested in a location at Dorchester Avenue and West Fourth Street, which is why they spoke at the WBNA’s June meeting. Native Sun’s presentation was led by Mark Schuparra, Native Sun’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder. This presentation mostly focused on medical uses of marijuana, for the simple reason that recreational marijuana won’t really be legal for another two weeks. These marijuana-based medicines are mostly liquid extracts, which are made from marijuana grown at Native Sun’s farm in northern Massachusetts. Such extracts are claimed to be effective in treating seizures, glaucoma, anxiety attacks, and even Crohn’s disease, in addition to relieving Continued on Page 2
Summer Take-Aways at the Boston Nutrition 2018 Conference
By Richard Campbell The Nutrition 2018 Conference ran this past week June 9th to 12th at the Hynes Convention Center gathering nutrition professionals from New England and around the nation. The big take-aways were the effect of good nutrition on child development, and the continuing evaluation of the role the microbiome plays in health of individuals. Not surprisingly what your mother probably told you: “Eat your broccoli, it’s good for you.” Or “No, we don’t have any cookies, have a piece of fruit instead,” turn out to be
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Native Sun’s presentation to the WBNA (the West Broadway Neighborhood Association) on June 12, 2018 pain and protecting against stroke. For your information, marijuana derivatives are often referred to as “cannabis”, the scientific name of the marijuana plant’s family. Many questions were asked after the presentation concluded. One individual asked why Native Sun was even at the WBNA meeting, since they had not found a South Boston location yet. In general, the questions had to do
with “What will go on in your store?” Another person at the meeting testified eloquently (and believably) about the benefits he had received from medical marijuana. The WBNA pointed out that there are eight civic associations in South Boston. Native Sun replied that they’ll offer presentations to all of them over the next several months. But even though South Boston Online agrees that medica l marijua na should be legally available, we still have questions: Why not dispense medical marijuana (“Cannabis”) with prescriptions from Medical Doctors filled by Registered Pharmacists in ordinary drug stores? Why is a separately administered clinic/store even necessar y? In a brief personal interview with CEO Mark Schuparra after the WBNA meeting, he explained their approach to recreational marijuana when it becomes legal on July 1. Native Sun will develop a business plan for recreational uses as soon as possible, and
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Mark Schuparra, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Native Sun, speaks to the WBNA (West Broadway Neighborhood Association) last Tuesday. quickly proceed from there. He was not sure how that plan would affect their existing stores for medical marijuana only. He also said that marijuana smoking is decreasing and being gradually replaced by cannabis liquid extracts, even for recreation. South Boston Online has several questions regarding recreationa l ma riju a na : The claim is made that opioid deaths drop 25%, when marijuana is legalized. Yet a recent Times headline stated that U.S. drug deaths “are rising faster than ever”, even though marijuana use is also growing rapidly. What’s the real story here? The Committee on marijuanaimpaired driving just met (for the first time) yesterday. That aspect of legalization won’t be complete until year-end. How do the police handle “driving high ” in the mea ntime?
What are employers entitled to do about workers who show up “high” or use marijuana on the job? Will taxes on legal marijuana cause an increase in illegally grown or smuggled marijuana? This has happened in Colorado. What is the effect on young minds (especially in males) from using marijuana in the early 20s? Most important of all, how do we prevent children from ingesting marijuana in homes where it’s used and carelessly left around? Is South Boston really ready for recreational marijuana? In closing, South Boston Online reminds you that marijuana marketing will definitely af fect your neighborhood, is still a Federal felony (despite Sen Warren’s efforts), and it stinks when smoked. A skunk-like smell soon permeates your skin,
A possible marijuana shop location (intersection of Dorchester Avenue and West Fourth Street).
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MBTA Open House at Tynan by Rick Winterson The MBTA (the “T”) has been working on improving transit service to and from South Boston’s City Point neighborhood for something over three years by now – since 2015. These improvements have ranged from adding drivers, vehicles, and scheduled runs (especially to Routes 7 and 9); shifting Fourth Street routes to East Broadway; and upgrading the City Point Terminal and its surroundings. This has helped transit times and overall service for the daily (weekday) 16,000 riders who use Bus Routes 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11. In April, the “T” presented s e ver a l more prop o s e d improvements to the CPNA (City Point Neighborhood Association). The “T” then followed this up with an Open House for the South Boston general public in mid-May at the Tynan School
and Community Center. Around 150 interested residents showed up. In order to get as much input/ feedback as possible, the new proposals were presented on large poster boards and everyone there was asked to paste their written comments and criticisms on these poster boards. It seemed chaotic, but lots of comments resulted. South Boston Online, now that it has reviewed the recommendations and walked the streets along which they’ll take place, will attempt to summarize them below. If you want a complete copy of the “T’s” proposals as presented at the Tynan, these are entitled “The South Boston Bus Ser vice Improvements Program” by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Look them up: they run to 45 pages, but each page consists of short statements, bullet points, pictures, and diagrams – Quick and Easy Reading to the right!
KEY SUMMARY POINTS (MBTA proposed new improvements) All bus routes, both Inbound and Outbound and including Route 11, will now use Farragut Road only. The current Inbound routing on P Street will be entirely terminated. Designated bus lanes are proposed for Broadway, which excited much comment (mostly negative) from the crowd. A successful experiment on this issue has already taken place in Roslindale. The number of bus stops in all City Point segments of the five bus routes of will be significantly reduced. Some of the new stops will feature shelters; all will comply with ADA accessibility regulations (as required by law). Also, the new bus stops will be long enough that buses can pull all the way in to the curbs. QUESTION: Where can the proposed shelters be located with little or no disruption to the City Point neighborhood? This second round of MBTA proposals was to be started immediately. Given the complexity and public sensitivity on transit issues, this is not thought to be practical. And given the funding problems at the “T”, getting the money for the proposals could also be a problem. Oddly enough, total on-street parking slots in City Point won’t be reduced by very many (perhaps 10 or so), despite all the proposed roadway and bus route changes. There was a groundswell of disagreement between those who owned cars and those who did not, on most of the proposals.
The “T” Open House attendees take part in a mid-May working meeting at the Tynan on further City Point transit improvements.
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South Boston Receives $30,000+ from SH/SB by Rick Winterson “Save the Harbor/Save the Bay” (SH/SB) is a 32-year-old organization, founded in 1986. Its name is self-explanatory. You have almost certainly seen the results of SH/SB’s efforts. The beaches of South Boston are now A+ squeaky clean. They pass the regular bacterial tests virtually 100% of the time. Just go to any one of our beaches – Castle Island, Pleasure Bay, the Sugar Bowl, M Street Beach, and Carson Beach, all the way around Old Harbor to Mother’s Rest. You’ll see what South Boston Online means, as well as what SH/SB has accomplished. SH/SB is a key part of a superbly working public-private partnership. The public side includes the efforts of Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, along with the watchful eye of our State Sen. Nick Collins. Special mention must be made of the important role played by the Massachusetts DCR (the Commonwealth’s diligent
The Save the Harbor/Save the Bay attendees adjourned to the Fish Pier dockside to receive their beach-related grants.
Department of Conservation & Recreation). Coupled with the SH/SB, the DCR in Boston and Vicinity – from Lynn/ Nahant to Nantasket/Hull – has created one of the finest chain of beaches in the entire nation. Patty Foley, a South Boston lady, has served as the President of SH/SB for the last several years. Bruce Berman, a 28-year member since 1990, is now the “Grand High Everything Else” in SH/SB. Last Saturday morning, the 9th, Bruce emceed a meeting called “2018 Better Beaches Grant Recipients” on the Fish Pier in South Boston. This meeting
included pirates, a juggler, a stunning mermaid (from the Boston Circus Guild), and lots of coffee and Dunkin’ Donuts. Sen. Nick Collins, wearing Bermuda shorts and all, was on hand. During the meeting, Bruce and SH/SB distributed over $200,000 worth of grants to the various privately staffed beach associations that work with public organizations in Massachusetts to maintain our beaches in topnotch condition. Much to Sen. Nick’s delight, over $30,000 in grants went to South Boston.
These grants will support seven local organizations during the summer of 2018; they will sponsor activities that include beach soccer, paddleboarding, summer fishing, kiteboarding, youth fitness, summer concerts, family fun nights, and the Neighborhood House’s iconic “Olliepalooza”. The motto of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is “Making Waves Since 1986”. Which it certainly has. Patty and Bruce follow that slogan up by saying, ”Life’s a Beach.” Which around South Boston, it certainly is.
The Save the Harbor/Save the Bay grant recipients from South Boston gather around Sen. Nick Collins and Bruce Berman (center).
Entertainers at Saturday’s Save the Harbor/Save the Bay gathering from the Boston Circus Guild – pirates, a juggler, and (of course) a
An SRO full house at the Fish Pier for Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s 2018 summer distribution of funds.
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Crossing the Centuries: Bridging Cultures At the UMASS Boston Campus Gallery By Richard Campbell Opening this week on the UMASS Boston campus is an interesting graduate work art show by Li Wang, who having returned from studying in Japan on a Ruth Butler scholarship, was influenced by works of traditional Asian artists. The beautiful creations this study inspired have an iconic and unique feeling to them- as though one is traveling back in time simultaneous to referencing current trends in art and iconography. The work is realized with particular skill and attention to detail, and well worth a visit. One of the critical aspects often missing in post-modern art is aesthetically pleasing work that entertains the viewer for its ingenuity that would make it personal art- art that one could purchase to display in a home or business- that can stand the test of time. Because Li’s works have a playfulness mixed with intense craftsmanship, and are strikingly original creations, his work will hold its own in the future. Refreshing is the idea that I don’t have to read a thesis to grasp the artist’s intent, and the continuity of the works that refer to each other’s uniqueness across the show. That having been said, the notes for the show include: “These masterfully executed paintings invent complex compositions where disparate symbols, landscapes, and figures f loat and collide, deliberating how contemporary, historical, and geographical narratives can combine to create a third, hybrid image. The paintings are charged with political and cultural exchange, and advance intellectual, humorous, and aesthetic considerations of Eastern and Western art.” Not that one should be surprised at the level of this work from a graduate of UMass Boston, but the school’s arts programs are comparatively young compared with colleges in the area, and the paint is barely dry on their
beautifully designed arts center. For those in the South Boston community who take walks over towards the campus, this gallery tucked in the back of the first floor is just one part of the colleges’ arts center. With symphony concerts, plays and lectures, there is plenty to see and hear for free close by to South Bostonians. “Li Wang has presented internationally at the Young Palace Gallery in Tai Yuan City in China, Healds Hall Gallery in West Yorkshire in Great Britain, Xin Shen Zhou Gallery in Singapore, and the Townhouse Galler y, and Contemporar y Graphic art Gallery in West Virginia United State of America. His artworks have been published in Art Speaker and Manhattan Art Magazine. The University Hall Gallery is located on the first f loor of University Hall, in Room 1220. University Dr. N, Boston, M A 02125. It is always free and open to the public.
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The Bowery Bar – A Summer Hot Spot
By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes With summer approaching (and the Seaport scene becoming more congested every season), it’s the perfect time to welcome The Bowery Bar to Dorchester, set to open in mid-June. As the list of new restaurants grows in our neighbor’s neighborhoods, this one is bound to be an instant hit. Located in the heart of Lower Mills, its name was derived from the definition of bowery (shaded by trees), inspired by its unique 2500 square foot patio. Complete with cooling water misters, f lat screen TVs, and antique lounging tubs (you’ll
see), this patio is shaping up to be one of Boston’s best outdoor spaces and favorite summer spots, because let’s face it, us Bostonians do love our outdoor time. This is good news not only for Dorchester residents, but also for Southie socializers seeking a new vibe and change of scene, especially for the foodies. Featuring fresh Modern American cuisine and comfort food thoughtfully conceptualized by talented Chef John Piecewicz, their seasonal menu was devised to please any pallet. From reliable staples such as Steak Tips (with au gratin potatoes, braised greens) to old classics with a twist (well hello, Gnocchi Bolognese with Pancetta), the variance of options will not disappoint. For burger enthusiasts there are three to choose from, including the inventive Mason Dixie Burger with pimento cheese, roasted jalapeno and caramelized onion, not to be outdone by other unexpected handhelds, like The Philly Style Cauliflower with provolone, braised kale and lemon aioli on baguette. There’s also no shortage of healthy options and lighter fare from bright salads to fresh seafood including Tuna Poke and a raw bar, as well as an eclectic array of sides and appetizers from Chili
Braised Kale to Crab Rangoons. Beer lovers, they’ve got you covered with 17 beers on tap featuring a wide selection of popular craft brands and 25 brews available in bottles and cans of “the usual suspects”, as well as a diverse mix of popular craft, specialty and seasonal options. The drink menu will be an assorted medley including spiked seltzers, tiki style beverages and other delicious concoctions featuring loc a l ly sourced ingredients, as well as sangria and an approachable wine list. The 2500 square foot interior of the restaurant was designed as a throw back to the simpler times when meals and moments were savored, back when our focus was good company and great food, inspiring us to immerse ourselves in the experience. Although discreetly hidden when not in use, they have plenty of televisions to make this the place to be for big sporting events. Neighbors can rest easy that co-owning is Pat Dillon and Shawn Ahern (of Lucy’s American
Tavern) with the welcome addition of both Mark Standish and Julian Bolger, all of whom have longstanding reputations as conscientious and respectful business owners in several Boston communities including Southie’s own Punk & Poet (Julian Bolger). Conveniently Located at 2261 Dorchester Avenue (f/k/a The Ledge, then Ester), The Bowery Bar will be a great accent to what’s quickly becoming a popular strip in the Boston dining scene (near Lower Mills Tavern and Yellow Door Taqueria). The Bowery Bar hours will be: Monday-Friday 11:30 am – 2:00 am (kitchen open 11:30 am-11:00 pm) and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 am (kitchen open 10:00 am-3:00 pm Brunch, Dinner till 12:00 am). Both indoor and outdoor space will be available for private functions and large parties to cater to both social and corporate events. Be sure to follow The Bowery Bar on social media at: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
The Tremont (Boston, MA) Much change has come to the South Boston Waterfront. Describing the current Seaport District completely after 15+ years of development would take a large book and a museum full of photos. But despite all the changes, South Boston’s Waterfront is still a working waterfront. As just one example of that statement, this summer take a walk along the dockside bordering the Boston Fish Pier, now 104 years young. You’ll see vessels like the Tremont (Boston, MA), on which the fish nets are the newest object sin sight. And believe us, those boats and their crews WORK!
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Excel High Graduates Class of 2018 Graduation took place on Friday evening, June 8 at Blackman Auditorium at Northeastern University. Welcoming all and serving master of ceremonies was Assistant headmaster Clayton Weston. The exercises began with the Color Guard presentation, the National Anthem and headmaster Rennee McCall delivering words of welcome. Guests speakers attending included Dr. Tommy Chang, Superintendent and Christine Landry, Instructional Superintendent. The salutatory address was presented by Ngoc Le and the valedictory by Vy Tran. Ms. Tran is described as driven, unassuming, self-motivated, confident and a competent young lady. Last year, she led her JROTC Academic JV Squad to a first-place finish in a Boston citywide scholastic competition. She has been awarded a full scholarship to Northeastern where she plans to study science or medicine.
Participating in South Boston High’s graduation are Vy Tran, valedictorian; Jair Ayalas, vice-president; Quyen Tran, president; Ngoc Le, salutatorian
South Boston Graduates of AWHS!
Five students from South Boston graduated from Archbishop Williams High School at the school’s Sixty Sixth Commencement Exercises led by President Dennis Duggan on May 24. Left to right: Catherine Woods, Jacqueline Czar, Shannon Woods, Lauren Woods. Not shown, Jacqueline Czar. All three Woods girls were members of the National Honor Society.
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The Class of 2018 Daniel Alonzo, Ineida Alves, Dano Andrade Tavares, Christian Arthur, Jair Ayalas, Shateira Badgett, Yarine Baez Matos, Dache Bailey, Yanniel Balbuena, Amanda Baptista, John Barnes, Taariq Bendolph, Giovanni Benitez Santiago, Jessica Benjamin, Adrian Bonilla, Shamika Broodard, Huy Le Quang Bui, Kyle Carl, Briana Carter, Cheyenne Christian Shnider, Christelle Courtois, Jacari Crumpton Taylor, William Cullity, Kerryann Dang, Vincent Dang, Tung Vu Dao, Jonathan Diaz, Huong Hoang Nhat Dinh, Lam Thuy Doan, Erica Elumogo, Pierre Gailloux, Dewarren Gatesd, Hector Gataon Sanchez, Javier Gil, Christian Gillard, Justin Gonzalez, Phi Hai Ho, Sammy Holman, Sang My Hong, Annie Hua, Lam Pe Phu Huynh, Abdigani Ibrahim, Brian Jones, Edward Jones, Zachary Joseph, Antonio Juarez, Trinity Kelly, Charmaine King, Erick Lara, Cuong Huu Le, Ngoc Thuy Thanh Le, Enercida Lebron, Dante Lopes-Clarke, Simpson Lugay, Hang Thuy Ly, Chaia McGruder Jones, Nathaniel McPherson, Anisha Mendes, Saulo Mendes, Rayshawn Mercer-Smith, Jaime Merino, Christopher Miller, Mohamed Mohamed, Shannon Murphy, Huy Quang Ngo, Thuan Minh Nguyen Pham, Dang Hai Nguyen, Ha Xuan Thi Nguyen, Hai Thanh Nguyen, Hoang Ngoc Nguyen, Hung Thank Tran Nguyen, Khang Bao Nguyen, Linh Thi My Nguyen, Long Huy Cat Nguyen, Richard Nguyen Tien Thuy Nguyen, Vinh Quang Nguyen, Marien Nickerson Cronkhite, Hamdi Osman, Savanna Owens, Zyiarre Patterson Workamn, Marxly Peguero, Gabriela Pereira, Isabella Pereira, Neylla Petion, Trinh Ngoc Thi Pham, Van Ngoc Pham, Vy Huynh Thuy Pham, Duc Hoai Phan, Ardiana Pimentel, Anthony Prentice, Hendry Rodriguez Infante, Francisco Rosario, Brandon Rudder Bootman, Malik Saint-Juste, Abdulkhalig Salah, Jaque Samuels Hall, Joshua Ssebuwufu, Patrice St. Amand, Beina A. St. Simon, Tony Teixeira Avis, My Van Tran, Phat Hong Tran, Quyen Hoang Bao Tran, Tony Van, Tri Tri Tran, Tuan Anh Tran, Vy Nguyen Thuy Tran, Ty Binh Trinh, Alejandro Troncoso Dipre, Tam Tsan, Autino Vicente, Geyri Vittini, Kiet Tuan Anh Vo, Thao Ngoc Phuong Vu, Jazmine White, Cianaja Williams, Jhalen Williams, Alvin Yuen.
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families- why can’t manufacturers get off the sugar addiction? The answer, of course, is money. Basically, big soda manufacturers are selling harmful product for big profits. For parents to wean their kids of the soda habit once it is started, replacing one kind of sweetness with another is not necessarily the answer, so much as training taste buds. Though replacing soda with fruit juice is a better option, nutritionists advise to cut it significantly with water- as juice by itself wreaks havoc on blood sugar levels. Once again, Mom was right. “Drink some water!” But seriously… “American toddlers Consume too much added sugar” was the basic conclusion presented at the convention by a nutritional study headed by Kirsten Herrick, a nutritional epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) To quote: “Our results show that added sugar consumption begins early in life and exceeds current recommendations.” Perhaps that wouldn’t surprise people too much, but the study found that “99 percent of US toddlers, age 19-23 months consumed over 7 teaspoons of sugar daily- more sugar than is in a Snicker’s bar.” Added sugars are tricky because so many foods have hidden sugar in them. The most important thing for mothers with young children is to do is to totally avoid the sodas, sugary cereals, and processed foods. On a more complex level there seems to be a disconnect between what is on the grocery shelves and what nutritionists recommend. Perhaps as much as half of the processed foods“dead food” offered in modern grocery stores is not only bad for our bodies, but also not economical. The measure of cheap junk food’s popularity among lower income families with children is understandable, as fast food restaurants spend millions advertising directly to children, and it appears to be inexpensive. But junk foods deceptively low cost is just the tail of the dog, for when diabetes strikes all those savings are lost in poor health and doctor bills. The real question is what foods nutritionists consider to be healthy replacements. “Don’t kids learn this stuff in school health class?” someone said to me. If not, we can’t blame food companies for the lack of nutritional courses in schools. What are the components of a healthy diet? Naturally an increase in fruits and vegetables were continually mentioned
Sight and Life team: Madhavika Bajoria, Nola Martin, Julie Mortensen and come high on this list; but a foods from Robin Gentry McGee’s surprising number of foods and beverages Functional Formulas. I over heard we might not consider to be beneficial arguments about the human biome (coffee and tea and dark chocolate and yogurt versus probiotic gummiesfor example) are good for combating but couldn’t reach a conclusion. diseases. Water is the supreme drink, but Anything claiming to be a as we all know, kids like variety. Studies “superfood” should be dismissed as show they easily become acclimated to hype, for if diet was simply eating the less sugary drinks if adults serve them. “one thing” to make you healthy, there For adults, the flavonoids in coffee would be no need for nutritionists. There and tea were given the full treatment at are an increasing number of dietary this conference, revealing the positive supplements designed to enhance your health benefits of both, on cognition body and mind, among them TRU and mood. The mixture of healthy Niagen made claims for healthier aging. drinks with consuming fresh fruits and Great claims were made for natural vegetables is proven to increase health is add-ons to one’s diet like blueberries, beyond a shadow of doubt. But studies cranberries, raspberries, walnuts, and have also shown that people who eat a concord grape juice for improving wide variety of vegetables show further cognitive function. Some scientists said significant health benefits above others, increased fiber is fundamental to helping and for those who don’t have problems the healthy gut’s role and weight loss. with alcohol, a glass of red wine with a Basically, they said: eating sauerkraut is meal a few times a week was mentioned. definitely more beneficial than chomping There were food exhibits of all down on a donut and will allow you to kinds. I was surprised about Mazola’s drop a few pounds- but don’t expect advertised claim of their corn oil as being miracles. Conversely, some conventional healthier than olive oil- which received food products like nuts, and pecans, significant advertising placement, along eaten daily, were claimed to reduce with POM, the pomegranate juice the risk of cardiovascular disease and and various yogurts at this convention. diabetes. While it is fine to see all these One booth by Allulite had samples of individual food claims, the real problem their “Rare” chocolate, which was so for most Americans is having a system, delicious, despite containing no sugar. and here the Mediterranean diet finds the Their secret ingredient Alluose, seems largest group of nutritionist adherents. to be the magic bullet in so far as sweet The popularity of the chocolate is concerned, and the claim is Mediterranean diet finds significant that your body processes it differently research support for lowering “bad” from common fructose, and does not cholesterol, reducing risk of heart raise blood sugar levels, has ten percent disease, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s of the calories of sugar. Although a disease. Perhaps more than the idea of very new product, it certainly tasted eating fermented foods- a particularly promising! I really liked the fact that popular fad among vegetarians- the a number of exhibits were concerned Mediterranean diet has been subjected with how things taste, and how to make to extensive research. The correlation things healthy satisfying. There was between increasing fish in the diet and even a display of organic liquid diets lowering the risk of heart disease was no that would replace traditional tube fed surprise. But I was surprised at its link
to cognitive health as a brain food- and in particular, the claims for omega three diets effect on mood and depression. A featured speaker, Dr. Joseph Hibbeln MD made a presentation stating that people who maintain a Mediterranean diet have a 30% less incidence of depression. It becomes apparent after looking at the Mediterranean diet that when practiced correctly it also seems to include more portion control, as well as changing the kinds of foods consumed. The various studies of the human microbiome and the influence on gut health have reached a fever pitch in the media, with all kinds of claims about individual probiotic products. The benefits of probiotics are not conclusively demonstrated, but certainly a lot of foods that contain them are probably healthy none the less. Supplements are largely viewed as making hype filled claims, and you will note that a number of food companies have been touting their positive effects. The limited success that probiotics have usually relates to people sick with digestive problems like diarrhea, but over and over I heard at this conference that there is really little of their influence upon the healthy person’s biome. This conference brought out a few surprises about nutritionist new strategies- from Tufts University nutritionists working out strategies for big fast food chains to keep moving the needle towards more healthy foods, to revelations about the effect of better diet on the national economy. The studies on the first 1,000 days of human life and the effects of nutrition and the permanent damage that can be done to children by not having sufficient iron or other nutrients revealed the criticality of starting out life with good nutrition. Along with all the exhibits and lectures, graduate students from around the world were selected to give elevator speeches in a forum sponsored by “Sight and Life” on products that they wished to eventually take to market. The focus seemed to be upon digital aps that would solve various nutritional problems. There was so much more that happened at Nutrition 2018 Convention, and these people take their careers very seriously. For my part, here’s hoping this review sparks interest and finds you eating healthy for the summer! The American Society for Nutrition put on the Nutrition 2018 conference, for more information see: WWW.NUTRITION.ORG/N18.
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Friedman School of Nutrition: Diane McKay, Lynne Ausman, Richard Mayer.
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Business Profile: Yianni Tsaousidis & How Stapleton’s Evolves By Richard Campbell
have to change. Flower businesses that didn’t change with the market are gone. I never thought I’d see the day that we’d have thirty full time employees, but then again, when Amazon started they thought they were going to sell books. No one knows what tomorrow has for them. Today in business you have to change and change quick. Flower shops were the same for decades. When we came there were seven flower shops in Southie, and we were the smallest, but we kept working hard, and changing.
“So, how complicated can the flower business be anyway”, I think to myself when starting this interview with South Boston’s Yianni of Stapleton’s. Apparently, a lot more complex than I had imagined. When I visited the Stapleton Studios and got the tour with the intent of discovering some new developments in this local business, the evolution of the business from the store front shops to the internet and global shipping really made an impression. SBOL: South Boston locals that have been around for a while know your business, but perhaps some readers may not know how and when you started? Yianni: We’ve been in business almost thirty years now, we bought the business in 1990. At first it was my wife’s business, and I worked at Jimmy’s Harborside at that time, and was basically cashing my paycheck from there to support the store. Then I came on, not thinking it would be my life’s work, and we bought the Stapleton’s store from Barbara McDonough, who was actually a cousin of Eddie Stapleton. We’ve been going ever since. SBOL: So, you know about the “old” Southie, before the gold rush real estate boom. Yianni: (Laughs) One of things I miss is about the Old Southie, is all the stories and the fact that you knew everyone. Things have changed quite a bit, and you have to change with the times, with the internet and Amazon, we do a lot of things differently, but we keep our original values. SBOL: Besides regular retail, I imagine you are heading into the wedding season now, that must get kind of hectic. Yianni: Yes, it’s picking up right now. Wedding season runs now until the fall, and then we have a break for about a month, and then New Year’s we have a few weddings. We used to do more funerals, but now that is a smaller percentage of our business. We do a great wedding business.
Yianni in his office in interview. SBOL: I heard you started some new ventures besides the shops. When you started this new business, doing exterior landscapes, how did that work, and how did that start? Yianni: Yes, we now do exterior landscapes and also interior plants with corporate accounts. We started this in the last nine years. When we opened the Seaport store in 2003, we started getting requests. The Seaport Hotel supported us all along. We reached out to Seaport businesses to install and maintain planters in offices or buildings. Once we started the economy crashed, so it was difficult for first. Now, each year we give away plants to businesses for people to have in their offices. We do installations in downtown, for example at 200 State street. We actually built the planters with Brazilian wood- the idea is it’s a relaxation thing- kind of roof top environment. We even built the benches and maintain them, so employees go up to the 14th story to relax. SBOL: That’s kind of cool, as anyone knows who has worked in corporate offices, plants can make all the difference. It’s a bit different from your typical flower store then… Yianni: When most of the people see our two stores, they don’t realize we have this other business going on behind them. It was necessary to expand and change our game behind the retail store fronts because of the nature of the flower business with large retailers in competition, and internet shopping. We have thirty employees now and
two plant techs to do the on-site work, tending to the new business plants. SBOL: So, the shop front flower business itself wasn’t doing as well with Amazon and big retailers in the market. What else has changed? Yianni: The gift giving has shrunk in this industry. People still buy a lot of flowers, but mostly for themselves. There aren’t the same social traditions. Patrons have different buying patterns with the internet and Amazon and they go for the cheaper product, but they don’t see the difference in quality. It’s difficult for the small business to operate exclusively from the store front. Flower shops have shrunk by half nationally, despite selling more flowersit is all done through different channels. SBOL: So, you can buy some things in volume, but it’s a different client vendor relationship? Yianni: We are lucky. We have the Boston Flower Exchange in Chelsea, as flowers come from all over the world nowadays, where originally, they were all local growers… but they’ve mostly died out, and we get flowers from South Africa, New Zealand- all over the world. They arrive pretty quickly too. It’s a faster business nowadays. SBOL: I’d didn’t realize how complicated it’s gotten. You are relying on shipping all around. Yianni: Yes, it is more complex, but you
SBOL: With the i-phones and all the impersonal stuff, it must be difficult to keep the channels open with customers. Yianni: It is different. You have to care. The super markets have buying power that I don’t have- that’s their advantage. But they don’t have the service. We do all kinds of extra things for our customers that make the work special. That’s the difference between a small business and some of these giant corporations. You have to offer people a level of experience. Our staff is more like family. It’s our business, and we take pride in it. SBOL: How is doing business different in South Boston from the Seaport. Harder? Yianni: The Seaport client is differentmore event oriented. One of our biggest hurdles in both places is parking. There’s no commercial parking in South Boston to make it easy for shoppers to come to small business, and very little in the Seaport. The economics of the shops is tight- you can only have a few people for each store to afford the extra locations. My sister runs the store in the Seaport, and she does a great job, but at times I miss just hanging with the customers. The secret to good business is you have to like people, and care about giving them good service. Well, that pretty much sums it up! We look forward to seeing Stapleton’s growing. For our readers, you can see and order flowers in person at either store: the Broadway Stapleton’s is at 635 East Broadway, South Boston, and the Seaport store is at 200 Seaport Blvd. Or, of course you can order online from Stapleton’s at: https://www.stapletonfloral.com/.
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Two Farmers Markets Open in South Boston
Maren Tober in her tomato outfit. Maren, do you know what “tomato” means in the U.S.?
by Rick Winterson South Boston Online doesn’t have to remind you there are many reasons to be glad you’re in South Boston. But we’ll add one more to the list: Last week and this week, not one but two - yes, two - Farmers Markets opened in South Boston. On Wednesday morning, June 6, the City of Boston’s Public Market opened their Seasonal Farmers Market in Courthouse Square . On Monday, June 11, the perennial South Boston Farmers Market pitched their first tents of the 2018 summer on the sidewalks of Perkins Square. The Boston Public Market is a vast establishment located Downtown at 100 Hanover Street. As of a week ago Wednesday, it has branched out into the South Boston Seaport District, locating itself at 60 Seaport Boulevard in Courthouse Square. An assemblage
of a half-dozen tents marked this newest of Farmers Markets in and around Boston. Certainly, you should give it a try – it’s open every Wednesday through October, from 11:30 a.m. till 6:30 p.m. Public transport is easy: Just go to South Station on the Red Line, and then take the Silver Line to its first stop at Courthouse. Five days later, the original Farmers Market in South Boston erected their tents in Perkins Square. This opening, originally set for the previous Monday, had been delayed by notably inclement spring weather. This Farmers Market is a joint creation of the South Boston Community Health Center and the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation. As in prior years, it was anchored by Freitas Farm and Wenger’s Farm. You can shop at this Farmers Market on Mondays through October from 12 noon till 6 p.m. Fresh vegetables and produce are the single most important and nourishing things you eat – the fresher the better. And at South Boston’s two Farmers Markets, you can also select from honey, preserves, and baked goods. Treat yourself to good food, good taste, and good health. Patronize both of South Boston’s Farmers Markets – on Mondays in Perkins Square; on Wednesdays at Courthouse Square in the Seaport.
Old friends from Wenger’s Farm are here on Ssummer Mondays again.
The South Boston Community Health Center is part of the Farmers Market here.
Freitas Farm once again welcomes you to try their quality produce.
Farmers Market at Seaport District.
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Local Teenager Raising Money for Psychiatric Assistance Dog Gina Provenzano Hopes to Raise $7,400
Gina Provenzano is a teenage girl with a passion for learning, animals, and helping others. While she enjoys a variety of activities, since being diagnosed with endometriosis, chronic migraines, functional abdominal pain and a variety of other conditions, Gina’s life has become less active. To improve her condition, Gina and her family are raising money through RedBasket. org, a fee-free fundraising website, to purchase a psychiatric service dog. In 2016, Gina’s mom, Jean, began to notice Gina wasn’t herself. She was in pain and did not have her typical energy or motivation. Her symptoms progressed, and eventually
prevented her from attending school. “After a while, I wasn’t getting out of bed, was sleeping all day, and barely eating,” said Gina. Jean wanted to do more to help her daughter live a happy and healthy life. To help Gina, Jean took her to meet with a specialized team, who diagnosed her with somatic symptom disorder. A few months later, Gina was also diagnosed with endometriosis, chronic migraines, and functional abdominal pain. Over time, these conditions began to take an emotional toll on her. Gina was admitted to the hospital for an extensive period of time where doctors found she was also struggling with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “I developed social anxiety so bad that I couldn’t leave my house on my own and I couldn’t be an ordinary 14-year-old girl,” said Gina. After sharing concerns with her doctor, they suggested
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Gina look into getting a service dog. After doing some research, Gina knew a service dog would change her life for the better. Gina’s service dog will go through extensive training with Little Angels Service Dogs, based in San Diego, California. Little Angels provides service dogs that are specifically trained for each individual’s conditions. Gina’s dog will undergo training to be alerted to flashbacks or anxiety attacks, redirect Gina from harmful behavior, remove her from certain situations, and provide deep pressure therapy when she needs comfort. Gina’s family hopes to raise $7,400 through RedBasket.org to provide Gina with her psychiatric assistance dog through Little Angels Service Dogs. Gina’s fundraiser
is available for donations through July 14, 2018. To make a taxdeductible donation to help Gina gain back her independence and find comfort during difficult times, please visit: https://redbasket. org/1681/ginas-guardian-pup today! RedBasket.org, founded in 2012, is a web-based, nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, dedicated to helping individuals raise money for personal emergencies and community improvement projects in a fee-free environment. Red Basket is fully supported by WoodmenLife which covers Red Basket’s administrative costs in their entirety so 100% of donations are directly passed through to the cause. To learn more about Red Basket, visit RedBasket.org.
Tynan Happenings FUN-IN-THE-SUN CAMP Our summer is for boys and girls ages 7-13. It is an on-site 7 week program, Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm. The program consist of arts & crafts, recreational activities, daily Condon Pool Swim, board games and competitions, various off-site field trips, as well as weekly special events. Program provides campers with the opportunities for growth and development in physical, educational, social, and cultural skills. The camp runs from July 9th to August 24th. Program fee is $350 for the seven weeks and half price for each additional sibling. A $100 deposit is required at registration. You may register Monday-Friday 3-8 pm in the Community Center office. A completed application and current immunization record is required. FENWAY PARK Greg and Sherike were able to take a group to last weeks’ Detroit Tigers game at Fenway, thanks to the generous donation of free tickets from Central. The seats were in the boxes behind home plate and the kids had great night even though we lost. Thank you Kate Hennigan and the Red Sox Foundation for this fun night. GIRL’S BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD BASKETBALL LEAGUE The BCYF-Tynan will be hosting a Girl’s 18 & under BNBL Division this summer. Games will be played on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Any individual player or team interested in participating should contact the Community Center and speak with Greg Lally or Kathy Davis. The league will begin on Monday, July 9th. BOYS AND GIRLS PEE WEE INSTRUCTIONAL BASKETBALL
Looking for a way to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day? On June 17, Franklin Park Zoo will offer free admission for fathers throughout the day. Bring Dad along with the entire family for a memorable day spent discovering all the incredible animal dads at the Zoo! While you’re there, don’t miss the Butterfly Hollow opening. The popular, seasonal exhibit is back again this June, offering guests the opportunity to walk among the butterflies and fairy houses within the tented, outdoor exhibit.
The Pee Wee Instructional Basketball will be for boys and girls ages 7-9. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays 5-6 pm beginning in July. Registration will begin June 25th. You may stop by the gym to register anytime Monday through Friday 3pm to 8 pm. The program will focus on basic fundamentals of the game.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING & DND RENTAL OPPORTUNITY Walker Park Apartments 67 & 80 Walnut Park, Roxbury, MA 02119 49 Affordable Units # of Units 1 3 2 2 10 2 23 6
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Applications are available 06/04/2018 through 07/06/2018. Applications may be picked up in person from the Management Office at 9 Wardman Road-Rear, Roxbury, MA 02119 Weekdays: Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Evenings: Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. You may also request an application via email at walkerpark@winnco.com Informational Meeting 1: 06/06/2018, 6:00 PM (Wednesday) Urban Edge, 1542 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA Informational Meeting 2: 06/20/2018, 6:30 PM (Wednesday) BCYF, 200 D Street, Boston, MA Deadline for completed applications to be in lottery: 07/13/2018 Application must be submitted online or returned in person at the above address by 4:00 p.m., or mailed and postmarked by that day. Reasonable accommodations made. SELECTION BY LOTTERY Income and Assets limits apply. *Income minimums apply unless household has housing subsidy. Preferences apply: 5 accessible units (3 mobility impairments, 2 vision impairments and deaf/hard of hearing) Boston residency preference for 70% (34) of units, 5 units set aside for homeless households, 8 project-based MRVP units Use and Occupancy Restrictions apply: Minimum 1 per bedroom-Reasonable Accommodations made Walker Park is a smoke-free community
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AFFORDABLE AND SUBSIDIZED HOUSING OPPORTUNITY WE ARE OPENING OUR WAITLIST FOR ALL BEDROOM SIZES Quincy Geneva II Apartments 200 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121 94 Affordable Units # of Units Type 18 1 BR 41 2 BR 29 3 BR 6 4 BR
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Maximum Income per Household Size (HUD 2018 limits) Household size 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Completed applications will only be accepted in person at the management office or by mail to the address on the application. Reasonable accommodations made. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Income and Assets limits apply. Use and Occupancy Restrictions apply. Preferences apply: 5 mobility accessible units Minimum 1 person per bedroom
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AFFORDABLE AND SUBSIDIZED HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Washington Columbia I, Waitlist Opening for 1&2 Bedroom 173 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121
Applications are currently being accepted for our 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom wait lists. Bancroft Apartments is a Section 8 subsidized development.
Applications are currently being accepted for our 1 & 2 Bedroom waiting list. Washington Columbia I Apartments is a Section 8 subsidized development. All units have plank floors, full kitchen appliances and a centralized laundry room. Rent includes heat & hot water
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Household size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 # of Units Type 13 2 BR 30 3 BR 2 4 BR
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Applications will be available beginning 05/14/2018 Applications may be picked up in person from the Management Office 1542 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119 Weekdays: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
You may also request an application via email at LiveUrbanEdge@winnco.com
Applications must be returned in person or by mail to the management office. Reasonable accommodations made. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Income and Asset limits apply. Use and Occupancy Restrictions apply. Minimum one person per bedroom
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Completed applications will only be accepted in person at the management office or by mail to the address on the application. Reasonable accommodations made. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Income and Assets limits apply. Use and Occupancy Restrictions apply. Preferences apply: 6 mobility accessible units
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