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Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
17 02, 2016

Medicine Wheel Productions celebrates its 25th anniversary

2016-02-18T15:54:52-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Business, Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Medicine Wheel Productions celebrates its 25th anniversary

By RICK WINTERSON South Boston Online writer Rick Winterson is a member of the Medicine Wheel board. Back in 1991, the basic aim/goal/mission/philosophy/whatever of Medicine Wheel Productions occurred to Michael Dowling, Medicine Wheel’s founder, artistic director, and artist in his own right. Stated simply, Michael realized the connection between the community and its art. Medicine Wheel’s basic idea is stated in the clause, “Building Community Through Art.” Well, 2016 equals 1991 plus 25 years. Medicine Wheel Production is celebrating its silver anniversary this year. Big plans and great celebrations will make this a memorable anniversary year. There are a number of events planned, but three stand out in particular. The first is a Medicine Wheel fundraiser called “Turning the Wheel” on Thursday, June 16, as [...]

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17 02, 2016

South Boston Branch Library hosts book sale

2016-12-12T03:02:02-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on South Boston Branch Library hosts book sale

No, it wasn’t quite Valentine’s Day yet. Even so, the Feb. 13 Branch Library Book Sale was a love fest.  The book sale, sponsored and run by the Friends of the South Boston Branch Library, raised funds for various Branch Library activities, such as kids’ programs and refreshments (unbudgeted) at various Branch Library events. And, yes, it was filled with love. Intrepid members of the Friends actually sold books outside in the rapidly plunging temperatures (“Greater love hath no man…”), and students from Excel High School sold water bottles to finance their next good-works trip to Malawi. Not only does the book sale get fine reading and listening into the hands of the South Boston public, it’s a legitimate form of recycling. The volunteer book [...]

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17 02, 2016

Police Commissioner Evans: ‘A man for Boston’

2016-02-18T15:55:50-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Police Commissioner Evans: ‘A man for Boston’

The Paraclete has chosen well. Its 2016 honoree, “A Man for Boston,” is William Evans, the City of Boston’s Police Commissioner. Athlete, family man, lifelong South Bostonian and career police officer, he epitomizes what effective law enforcement is all about. Join us in honoring Evans at the Paraclete’s Annual Reception, Wednesday, Feb. 24. By RICK WINTERSON Boston’s Police Commissioner William B. Evans will be honored by the Paraclete during the Annual Reception on Wednesday evening, Feb. 24, at Boston College High School (150 Morrissey Boulevard, in Dorchester). The ceremony that will honor Evans is entitled “A Man for Boston.” Except for one year in college, Evans is a lifelong resident of South Boston. His upbringing in a three-decker on East Sixth Street is a fine example [...]

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17 02, 2016

Knights of Columbus free throw contest tradition continues

2016-02-18T15:57:35-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Happenings, Sports|Comments Off on Knights of Columbus free throw contest tradition continues

By KEVIN DEVLIN On Sunday Feb. 14, the Knights of Columbus annual free throw sectional contest, sponsored by the Pere Marquette chapter, was held at the Walsh Center gym. The overall winners were Mario Blasi, Kiera Lombard, Jerry O’Neil, Chris Hosea, Bobby Delaney, Sara Galvin and Emma Gillis. These Southie sectional winners will compete in the Knights of Columbus regionals to be held at Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury on Saturday, March 5. These sectional winners should report to the school gym on this day at 8 a.m. “This is one of the best and most competitive days of the year,” said Ray Flynn, the co-chair of the event and former mayor of Boston. “While playing basketball at the South Boston Boys Club, [...]

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17 02, 2016

Team Southie ‘Dog Bowl’ fundraiser is a success

2016-02-18T15:58:07-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on Team Southie ‘Dog Bowl’ fundraiser is a success

By KEVIN DEVLIN On Sunday, Feb. 14, Team Southie held its Dog Bowl at the South Boston Bowlarama on East Broadway to raise money for their “Pawsitively Southie” dog leash initiative. And they were happy with the turnout. “Team Southie, a group of BCYF teens and advisors from the Tynan, Condon, and Curley Centers,” said Barbara Kelly, “would like to thank the local business for their generosity, South Boston Online, Robert Pacitti, the entire community…for supporting the youth venture entrepreneurship and South Boston Bowlarama. “The Dog Bowl was a great success,” she added. “Please watch for the teens who will be selling the “Pawsitively Southie” dog leashes along Broadway and during the Saint Patrick’s Day parade. If you want to order a leash, please stop [...]

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17 02, 2016

Police seize illegal drugs in South Boston

2016-02-17T15:27:49-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on Police seize illegal drugs in South Boston

Boston police on Monday made several arrests and seized “significant amounts of various illegal drugs including heroin and crack cocaine,” according to a statement from the Boston Police Department. The Neighborhood Drug Control Unit in District C-6 (South Boston), executed search warrants Monday, which led to the arrests of Tahkeese Brown, 44, of Boston, Khalea Morrison, 24, of Boston, and Latoya Bradley, 31, of Boston. Brown was charged with the traffficking of a Class A drug. According to the BPD statement, the search warrant executed at 433 Old Colony Avenue led to the recovery of 600 bags of heroin (Class A drug) and over $1,000 in cash. Morrison was charged with possession with intent to distribute Class B drugs (Cocaine) and the unlawful possession of [...]

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17 02, 2016

South Boston Citizens’ Association to hold kickoff breakfast

2016-02-17T15:00:50-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on South Boston Citizens’ Association to hold kickoff breakfast

South Boston Citizens’ Association President Tom McGrath is pleased to announce that on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Kickoff Breakfast at the Seapoint Restaurant at 10 a.m., the Henry Knox Award Presentation will take place. Family, friends and neighbors are respectfully invited to attend this wonderful event. A small donation is requested at door to help offset costs. This year’s event will once again feature great music of Bob Fowkes and Curragh’s Fancy. The event chairman will be South Boston’s own City Councilor Billy Linehan, who has led the fight to preserve the historical importance of Evacuation Day. “As president of the Association, it is an honor for me to appoint Billy to kick-off the festivities. Bill’s commitment and involvement with the SBCA has been [...]

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17 02, 2016

Southie All Stars take the court at the Walsh Center gym

2016-02-18T15:59:10-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Southie All Stars take the court at the Walsh Center gym

By KEVIN DEVLIN On Sunday, Feb. 14 at the Walsh Center gym, the Gate of Heaven CYO midget all-star game was played to the applause of proud parents and happy coaches. The 2016 Gate of Heaven CYO midget league all-star rosters for the Blue Bombers and White Warriors were Henry Gailunas, Terry Markos, Mario Blasi, Chase Bell, Steven Flynn, Dylan Picard, Nolan Baszkiewicz, Alex Polena, Ryan McDonald, Greg Matthews, Chris Hosea, Finbar Kyne and Jerry O’Neil. It seemed like yesterday that the 2015-2016 Gate of Heaven CYO midget league began, but here we are in February and another season has come to a conclusion. “The Gatey CYO midget all-star game was a great way to end the season for these youngsters,” said Commissioner Sean Monahan. [...]

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17 02, 2016

South Boston Catholic Academy holds invention convention

2016-02-18T15:53:26-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: |Comments Off on South Boston Catholic Academy holds invention convention

South Boston Catholic Academy’s fifth-graders students held their Annual Invention Convention to showcase student inventions created from simple machines: a lever, a wedge, a screw, a pulley, an inclined plane or a wheel and axel. Students spent several weeks brainstorming, designing, discussing, and then finally, displayed their invention for all to see. During this month’s South Boston Catholic Academy’s Open House, the fifth grade classroom was filled to capacity with students, parents, grandparents and siblings who came to support, admire and discuss the students’ inventions.  Congrats to all our fifth grade inventors. You did a wonderful job! South Boston Catholic Academy is currently accepting applications for all classes, preschool through sixth grade. We have Before School and After School Programs available and have small class [...]

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17 02, 2016

Gate of Heaven CYO intermediate teams battle at the Walsh gym

2016-02-18T15:58:34-05:00February 17th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Gate of Heaven CYO intermediate teams battle at the Walsh gym

By KEVIN DEVLIN On Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Walsh Center gym, the two Gate of Heaven CYO intermediate basketball teams battled each other, and when the final buzzer sounded, it was Coach Bryan Van Dorpe’s boys who went home on top, 52-49. It was the Gatey blue shirts versus the Gatey white shirts for Southie bragging rights. It was a close contest for the first 10 minutes of play and with 10:27 remaining in the first half, Gatey white led by five. But then the Gatey blue team went on an 11-1 run to take a 21-17 lead at the half. In the opening minutes of the second half, Gatey white scored on their first two possessions to tie it up, 21-21. Gatey white [...]

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