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The Qxi.in.cy
Historic Quincy's Hometown Weekly Newspaper Since 1968 TO
Thursday, July 5. 2012 75C
* VOL.44 No. 42
Quincy Militia READY For Some Football City Recruits Companies
At Boston Convention
Quincy On
Biotech Biz
'Radar Screen'
By EMILY TAFT be able to promote itself to
Two weeks ago, the City these companies, but it was
of Quincy, in partnership also great for the city to be a
with the Quincy Chamber partner with Massachusetts,
of Commerce, headed to with the Commonwealth,
the BIO 2012 International in promoting this industry,
Convention in Boston in and helping to promote this
hopes to draw Biotech com- industry to other countries,"
panies all over the world to said Quincy Chamber of
Quincy. Commerce President Dean
Some 65 countries and Rizzo. "This is new for
48 states representing over Quincy, and this is new for
3 ,000 businesses attended many of these companies to
THE QUINCY MILITIA has been practicing twice a week left) runs through defensive pass drills, while offensive guard
since March in preparation for the kickoff of the 2012 East- Henh Befanur warms up with a pre-practke run. The Mili- the convention held during even put Quincy on their ra-
era Football League season. The Militia's season-opener is on tia's first home game is Saturday, July 14 (8 pjn.) at Veterans the week of June 18th. dar screen."
Saturday at Bridgewater State College against the Bay State Memorial Stadium. Coached by Vaughn Driscoll. the Quincy "It was not only great Nick Verenis, the city's
Bucs. (Top photo) Practicing tackling drills last Wednesday at Militia has sights set on winning an EFL championship. Story for the City of Quincy to Cont'd On Page 2
Pageant Field were linebacker Peter Kane (left) and defensive and additional photos on Pages 22-23. 150 Attend
tackle George Gonzalez. Defensive end Serge Antoine (bottom Quincy Sun photos/Robert Bosworth
NQ-Wollaston
Planning Meeting
By SCOTTJACKSON The meeting discussed the
About 150 residents results of a six-week long
packed North Quincy High's online Community Planlt
cafeteria to have their col- game, and solicited addi-
lective voice heard on the tional feedback from resi-
future of North .Quincy and dents.
Wollaston last Tuesday. Mayor Tom Koch, whose
The meeting was co- grandfather owned and op-
hosted by the city, the Met- erated a variety store in the
ropolitan Area Planning area, opened the meeting
Council (MAPC), and the He told those in attendance
Asian Community Develop- that their feedback would
ment Corporation (ACDC). Cont'd On Page 9
Drowning Victim Mourned
Lamar Thompson:
I Independence Day
Fine Young Man
Neighborhood Activities
Will Be Sorely Missed
Tuesday, July 3 Merrymount presentation gather at 12:30 p.m. and pa- Ward 2 Civic Associa-
Merrymount activities 8 p.m.; and presentation of rade steps off at 1 p.m. tion Field Day at the Fore
beginning at 6 p.m. include the Marge Gibbons Scholar- Squantum Parade, 10 River Club Field and Club- A vigil was held Mon- Thompson who died Sun-
Seamans-Hussey Road Race ship. 8:15 p.m a.m. house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. day evening at Quincy High day afternoon in a drowning
(registration 5:45 p.m. at Wednesday, July 4th The parade ends at Wen Adams Shore Commu- School to console classmates accident in Quincy Bay.
main beach, Shore Avenue); Merrymount Neighbor- da! I Moses* Playground (be- nity Association flag raising shocked and saddened by the "We are tremendously
Duck Race 7 p.m.; Miss hood Parade. Participants hind the'Squantum School). at 9am. at O'Hara Circle. loss of 18-year-old
Cont'd On Page 11
Town Brook Relocation Project Breaks Ground - Page 3 ♦ Fashion Gala Raises $60,000 - Page 18
Page 2 TheQuincySun Thursday, July 5,2012
MAYOR TOM KOCH (center) with Robert Coughlin, President & CEO of MassBio and Peter QUINCY CHAMBER of Commerce President Dean Rizzo (far left) participates in a meeting
Abair, Director of Economic Development and Foreign Relations at MassBio, at the recent BIO with state officials including Lt. Gov. Tim Murray (fourth from left) who talk with an Asian
2012 International Convention in Boston. company about locating in Massachusetts. Photos Courtesy I Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Quincy On Biotech Business 'Radar Screen'
Cont 'd From Page I year maybe two or three out certain modifications done and Verenis, there is a lot strong small business sec- 2013 Biotech convention
Economic Development but you have to start build- if a company chooses to of follow up emails, phone tor, and this would just be. will be held next year in
Planner, agreed with Rizzo ing it." move here. Those modifi- calls, and paperwork that another added industry sec- Chicago and he said they
saying that in order to get The city and the Quincy cations include higher ceil- has to be done with all of tor in the community that plan to attend to recruit even
Biotech businesses here in Chamber are promoting ings, sanitary rooms, among the companies that showed would bring good jobs, good more businesses. Rizzo and
Quincy, they have to go out five different areas that are other things, all of which an interest in Quincy. wages, good companies, Verenis said they also hope
and find them. bio-ready sites in Quincy. will have to be done by ei- "It's a growing and solid that are willing 10 invest in to start looking at other in-
'They might not come Crown Colony Office Park, ther the business or the own- industry sector, not only in the long term in the city, and dustries such as financial
here if we don't tell them we Fore River Shipyard, State ers of the area they choose Massachusetts but in the help make a great and better services, high-tech services
are here," said Verenis. "If Street Office Park, Bos- to place their business. world, and is very stable," community overall." and the gaming industry.
you want the fish, you have ton Scientific Facility, and Now that the conven- said Rizzo. "It will certainly Rizzo said they have "We were successful with
to go fishing. You can't sit in Downtown Quincy are all tion is over, the next step is be one way to help stabilize about four or five businesses this thing, and it was huge,
Quincy and think they will areas that are accepting bio- to get those companies that and diversify the economy that are interested in looking the event was huge," said
all come flocking to you. tech companies. Although showed interest during the in the City of Quincy. We at Quincy to either relocate Verenis. "It's very exciting,
So that's why we made this there is space available for convention here to Quincy, already have a strong finan- or add a branch. and it has worked so well."
thrust to have this presence these companies, Rizzo said but it will be a long process cial services sector, a strong "The goal is to bring good According to Chris
in there. But it's at least a that there would have to be to do so. According to Rizzo medical sector. We have a companies, with good jobs, Walker, director of Policy
and good wages to the city and Information for Mayor
of Quincy, and those can be Tom Koch, the mayor was
found in high tech, life tech, very pleased with the con-
financial services, medical, ference and the results the
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$10M Town Brook Relocation Project Breaks Ground
By SCOTT JACKSON Related Stories
At a ceremonial ground-
On Page 13
breaking for Town Brook's
new culvert on Monday,
state Secretary of Adminis- ers, all the different parties
tration and Finance Jay Gon- who are absolutely critical
to making something like
zalez told Quincy residents
this happen, together."
and officials they should be
While Gonzalez praised
proud of redevelopment tak-
the city for its work, state
ing place downtown.
Sen. John Keenan praised
"It is all extremely excit-
Gonzalez for helping fund
ing," Gonzalez said. "This
infrastructure investments
is one of the biggest, most
throughout the state that
transformative economic
will lead to private develop-
developments going on in
ment.
the Commonwealth right
"He has taken a very cre-
now and I think all of you
ative, and yet conservative
should take a lot of pride
approach to infrastructure
in that happening. I'm just
investment that will pro-
happy to be here." MAYOR TOM KOCH (center) breaks ground on the $10 mil- McFarland; State Secretary of Administration and Finance
The $10 million proj- mote that type of develop- lion relocation of Town Brook at a ceremony Monday at the Jay Gonzalez (center); Kendra Stephenson, wife of late Town
ect will re-route the brook ment," Keenan said. corner of Mechanic Street and Mayor Walter Hannon Park- Brook engineer Jon Stephenson with her sons Christopher
City Council President way. Other officials present include Frank Traroontozzi, and Anthony; Assistant City Solicitor Paul Mines (fourth from
through a new culvert that
roughly parallels Harmon Mike McFarland said the Manager of Quincy Center Engineering (second from left); right); Steve Chrusciel. Director of Engineering for Beal/
Parkway - right now the Town Brook shows resi- City Planning Director Dennis Harrington (fourth from left); Street-Works (third from right); and state Sen. John Keenan
City Councillors Margaret Laforest, Doug Gutro, and Mike (second from right). Quincy Sun Photo/Scott Jackson
dents who expressed con-
brook snakes its way un-
derground through Quincy cerns over the downtown Lighthouses Of New England Topic At Library Monday
that the project is coming to
Center. The relocation of
Town Brook is one of three fruition. The Thomas Crane Pub- present images of the light- The Lighthouses of Massa- on the History Channel, the
core public improvements, "The project's coming' lic Library, 40 Washington houses, as well as video chusetts and The Lighthouse Travel Channel, Public Tele-
along with the building of a together," McFarland said. St., Quincy, announces a clips. There will also be dis- Handbook: New England. vision, and National Public
the Cliveden Street Bridge "Downtown is being devel- new summer series entitled cussion of the present-day His website, New Eng- Radio speaking about his
and Adams Green, needed oped. Economic develop- "Your Big Backyard" ex- lighthouse preservation ef- land Lighthouses: A Vir- favorite subject.
as part of the $1.6 billion ment is just off the charts ploring places, people and forts of the American Light- tual Guide, was launched in The program is spon-
redevelopment of Quincy around here and it's going history in New England. house Foundation and other 1997. sored by the Friends of the
Center. to provide employment, and On Monday, July 9, the organizations. He is the historian and Thomas Crane Public Li-
The project is being fund- jobs, and new places to live topic is Lighthouses of New D'Entremont has been past president of the Ameri- brary.
ed with a Mass Works grant. for years to come." England.Traditional light- called the leading expert can Lighthouse Foundation, For more information,
But Gonzalez, an attorney Officials at the ceremony house keeping is a way of on New England's historic and founder or Friends of visit thomascranelibrary.org
who worked with Quincy on also paid their respects to the life that is fading into the lighthouses. He is the author Portsmouth Harbor Light- or call 617-376-1316.
its agreement with Street- new brook's designer, engi- past with automation. of nine books, including houses. He has appeared
neer Jon Stephenson. Ste-
Works prior to taking his Jeremy D'Entremont, au-
phenson, 40, passed away
current position, said the thor and lighthouse histori-
two weeks ago after losing
development wouldn't have an, will present an overview
been possible without the his battle with colon cancer. of the history of New Eng-
Mayor Tom Koch presented
city's efforts. land's historic and pictur-
Stephenson s wife Kendra
"It's amazing now, five esque lighthouses with the
to six years later, here we with a shovel memorializing primary focus on the color- What ma
her late husband and said
are and it's actually happen- ful and dramatic stories of
the Town Brook enhance-
ing," Gonzalez said. "That lighthouse keepers and their
ment project wouldn't have
wouldn't be the case if the families.
city hadn't been able to pull happened without him. D'Entremont's presen- Quincy great?
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'The Great Anniversary Festival'
Robert H. Bos worth
Publisher and Editor
This week our nation celebrates its 236" birthday. pearance of Quincy's and America's most famous female
Henry W. Boaworth, Jr.
On the calendar, the date is July 4. But the holiday flyer Amelia Earhart. The famed aviation pioneer was lost
Founder
1968-2009 is officially known as Independence Day. This marks the near Howland Island in the Pacific Ocean July 2,1937 on an
signing of the Declaration of Independence at the Second attempted around-the-world flight.
75e per copy. $25.00 per year by mail in Quincy Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4,1776. Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlan-
$30.00 per year by mail outside Quincy - $38.00 out-oi-state Many of you probably know that our own John Adams tic Ocean in 1932. She used North Quin-
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] had predicted that July 2nd - and not July 4* - would be the cy's Dennison Airport as her home base
day that our nation celebrates our independence. That's be- for many of .her flights during the 1920s
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cause the Declaration of Independence was adopted by 12 and 1930s.
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states on July 2. Some She and co-pilot Fred Noonan were
Periodicals postage paid at Boston, MA would say signing the flying in a twin-engine Lockheed and
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that began two days around-the-world goal when the plane
The Quincy Sun assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors In later - was merely a mysteriously vanished. The mystery AMELIA
advertisements but will reprtnt that pan of an advertisement in which the typographical
formality. sparked speculation as to the circum-
error occurs.
Adams wrote two stances surrounding the disappearance. Seventy-five years
letters to his wife Abi- later, that mystery remains today.
Moments gail dated July 3. The ADAMS ABIGAIL Some claimed she and Noonan were on a spy mission for
first declared the Colo- the U.S. checking out Japanese bases in the Pacific. These
in time nies had supported the formation of a new country called theorists noted the flight originated just four years before the
the United States of America. The second letter predicted Japanese sneaked attacked Pearl Harbor. They also main-
the July 2nd anniversary date while suggesting the holiday tained the plane ran out of fuel and crashed into the ocean.
THE HISTORY CHANNEL could be called the great anniversary festival. The plane's occupants were then picked up by the Japanese
Here are some excerpts from those letters to Abigail: and executed.
• On July 14, 1798, Con- ation of man.
In this first letter, the future Second President of the Unit- Over the years, other theories surfaced. One claimed she
gress passes the Sedition Act,
• On July 12, 1933, the ed States wrote: was actually alive and had been seen in Chicago more than
which permitted the pros-
first three-wheeled, multi- "Yesterday, the greatest question was decided, which 25 years ago.
ecution of individuals who
directional Dymaxion car is ever was debated in America, and a greater perhaps, never But in 1981, Earhart's sister - Mrs. Muriel Morrissey -
voiced or printed what the
manufactured in Bridgeport, was or will be decided among Men. A resolution was passed spiked the speculation and rumors which she called non-
government deemed to be
Conn. Part aircraft, part au- without one dissenting Colony that these united Colonies, sense. At a standing-room-only audience at the Quincy His-
malicious remarks about the
tomobile, it had wings that are, and of right ought to be free and independent States, torical Society, Mrs. Morrissey said fatigue and bad weather
president or government of
inflated and a tail fin. It had a and as such, they have, and of Right ought to have full Pow- probably teamed to bring the plane down and there was no
the United States.
steel chassis, a body made of er to make War, conclude Peace, establish Commerce, and spy mission involved.
• On July 11, 1804, Vice ash wood, an aluminum skin to do all the other Acts and Things, which other States may Mrs. Morrissey authored a book about her sister entitled
President Aaron Burr fatally and a painted canvas roof. rightfully do. "Courage is the Price." She said Amelia became interested
shoots his long-time political The Dymaxion was designed "You will see in a few days a Declaration setting forth the in flying during*World War I when she entered the "volun-
antagonist, Alexander Ham- to reach a speed of 120 mph Causes, which have impelled us to this mighty Revolution, tary aid detachment" in one of the largest military hospitals
ilton, in a duel. Bun shot and average 28 mpg. and the Reasons will justify it, in the Sight of God and Man. in Toronto, Canada.
Hamilton in the stomach, and A Plan of Confederation will be taken up in a few days. On Morrissey said the military had just started to use planes
• On July 15, 1941, mas-
the bullet lodged next to his July 2Dd, 1776 the Association known as United Colonies of for reconnaissance missions and Amelia's interest in flying
ter spy Juan Pujol Garcia,
spine. Hamilton, a Founding America officially became the United States of America." was sparked by her contact with injured pilots, who despite
nicknamed "Garbo," sends
Father and first U.S. treasury The ink was probably barely dry on that letter before Ad- their injuries were eager to fly again.
his first communique to
secretary, died the next day. ams sat down to correspond again with his wife. She also said her sister was a pioneer in the truest sense
Germany from Britain. The
An excerpt from his second letter of the word.
• On July 9, 1877, the All disinformation the double
"But the Day is past. The Second Day of July 1776, will "Amelia's flights were not made as stunts. She wanted to
England Croquet and Lawn agent transmitted to Ger-
be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. show that women could do it."
Tennis Club begins its first many was fabricated by the
"I am apt to believe that will be celebrated, by succeed- Mrs. Morrissey was a flying enthusiast herself. She died
lawn tennis tournament at British. In June 1944, he
Wimbledon, then an outer managed to convince Hitler ing Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought in her sleep March 2,1998 at the age of 98.
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suburb of London. Twenty- that the D-Day invasion of to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn
one amateurs showed up to Normandy was just a "di- Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solem- PATRIOTISM AND PERSONALITY - Uncle Sam
compete in the Gentlemen's versionary maneuver." nized with Pomp and Parade, with Shows, Games, Sports, Rounseville - a frequent marcher in the city's Flag Day Pa-
Singles tournament, the Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of rade - shared the patriotic spotlight with his wife and two
only event. • On July 13, 1955, model this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever grandchildren this year.
and nightclub manger Ruth more." Dressed in red, white and blue regalia, Sam, his wife
• On July 10,1925, in Day- Ellis is executed by hanging The tone of this second letter then changes from celebra- Jean Kenney Rounseville and their two grandchildren Harry
ton, Tenn., the so-called in London for the murder of tory to cautionary. Adams offers this sobering aside to what Ryan (age 9) and Tricia Ryan (age 5) made a pretty patriotic
Monkey Trial begins with boyfriend David Blakely. true independence will mean for our brand new nation. picture marching together along the parade route to the de-
John Thomas Scopes, a She was the last woman to "You will think me transported with Enthusiasm but I am light of onlookers.
young high-school science be executed in the United not. - I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, Harry started marching with Uncle Sam when he was
teacher, accused of teaching Kingdom. Ellis, 29, did not
that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support five dressed as a miniature Uncle Sam.
evolution in violation of a help her case when during
and defend these states. - Yet through all the Gloom I can Parade newcomer Tricia appeared dressed as a pretty and
Tennessee state law. The law her trial she stated, "It was
see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the petite Betsy Ross.
made it a misdemeanor to obvious that when I shot him
End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity Only Tricia didn't see it that way.
teach any theory that denied I intended to kill him."
will triumph in that Days Transaction, even although We When Mayor Tom Koch learned over and asked, "And
the story of the Divine Cre- O 2012 King Features Synd.. Inc.
should rue it, which I trust in God shall not." who do we have here?" Tricia answered proudly: "I'm Prin-
Adams's prediction about July 2 was off but his words cess America."
about independence and liberty still ring loud and true to- The mayor was a little taken back but loved it.
Steven V. Barrett
day. Tricia continued to answer this way for anyone who in-
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Memorial Golf Tournament quired including Sen. Scott Brown's wife, Gail Huff.
ANOTHER KEY QUINCY figure in the founding of our "Good for you," Gail told Tricia.
Rescheduled For Aug. 6 country was of course John Hancock. Hancock, as the presi- Princess America. Has a nice sound to it.
dent of the Second Continental Congress, 4
was the first signer of the Declaration of
Due to inclement any questions, contact Nan-
Independence. ,
weather June 25, the 13th cy Barrett Ceriani at nancy,
Annual Steven V. Barrett ceriani ® verizon Jiet. Hancock signed the document with a h I
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bold, fancy flourish "so King George III
Memorial Golf Tourna- The tournament com- w
can see it without his spectacles." But in
ment has been rescheduled mittee is still accepting
actuality, the king never received a signed
for Monday, Aug. 6th at donations. The event raises
copy with Hancock's signature.
1:30 pm at the Country money for high school stu- □
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Club of Halifax. For more dent scholarships.
THIS WEEK also marks an important
information or if you have
anniversary in local history.
Monday - July 2 - was the 75" anniversary of the disap-
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Scenes From Yesterday
Quincy's
This Week
1952
Yesterdays
60 Years Ago
Record Number
Of Elementary
School Students
Dr. Paul Gossard, superintendent of schools, announced
that Quincy's 21 elementary schools would have an all-time
record number of students in elementary schools next Sep-
tember - 8 221.
This increase of 744 from last year was the result of the
H ~ "* ■ ■ I ■'■•■:- •■■■■■■ i rapid birth rate following the war. The increase was expect-
ed to continue for the next five years.
Atherton Hough School in Houghs Neck had top enroll-
ment - 711, with the Washington School in Quincy Point
with the lowest - 178.
Student-to-teacher ratio would be l-to-29 in the Quincy
schools next fall.
KENNEDY TO ORGANIZE
19. BOULEVARD, WOLLA8TOH, MAM.
WOMEN'S COMMITTEE
to Boston. The large Elm tree in the distance was near Mrs. Rose Fiske of Granite Street received a letter this
THIS IS A1912 postcard view of Wollaston Boulevard
looking south from near the end of Carle Road. Before the corner of Beach Street and was a landmark from week from Congressman John F. Kennedy candidate for the
this road was opened in 1980, the coast along here was the 19th century when there was a popular small shaded U.S. Senate.
salt marsh and eel grass. The narrow unmarked and beach located there. The fence on the right extended In the letter, Kennedy announced plans to set up a wom-
unpaved roadway was more than adequate at the time along much of the Boulevard to keep people from the en's committee in Quincy to assist him in his campaign. The
since there were few automobiles to use it. Now, 100 years marshes which today are all filled in. To contact Tom committee would be in charge of voter registration.
I later, this road has been rebuilt a number of times and Galvin, e-mail [email protected]. Coordinating the women's committees in the state was
I today serves as a commuter road from the South Shore From the Collection of City Historian Tom Galvin the Congressmen's sister, Pat Kennedy.
QUINCYISMS
Mrs. Grace Martell. president, and Mrs. Benlah Wilt-
Sheriff Urges Sign-Up For Emergency Notification System
shire, past president of the Bryan VFW Post Auxiliary at-
tended the VFW state convention at Revere Beach... Mayor
Norfolk County Sheriff or text message, you need ister their information with The iPhone app allows David Mclntosh cut the ribbon at the new Eddie's Diner on
Michael G. Bellotti encour- to sign up with us," Bellotti the Norfolk County Sher- you to receive alerts issued Quincy Avenue... City Health Commissioner Dr. Rich-
ages area residents to make said. iff's Office by visiting the in other areas of the United ard Ash, resigned this week, after serving since 1935, to
sure they are included in the The free-of-charge sys- NCSO website at wwwjior- States while you are travel- re-enter private practice... The Easter Mass Street Railway
database for his Code Red tem transmits alerts about folksheriff.com and clicking ing in those areas. strike went into its 100* day... Acting Police Chief Wil-
Rapid Alert Notification flood warnings, missing on "Rapid Alert Notification More than 8,000 people liam Ferrazzi ordered a city wide crackdown on outlawed
System, which directly noti- persons, hazardous mate- System " The NCSO keeps already have signed up to firecrackers... Frederick Farrell of Safford St. announced
fies them about public safety rial dangers and any other all such information confi- receive the alerts via their his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state repre-
emergencies via telephone situations that local officials dential and does not share it phone, computer or hand- sentative from the First Norfolk District... More than 1200
voicemail. email, text mes- deem to be public safety with anyone. held device. children enjoyed the annual July 4 celebration sponsored by
sage. Twitter, Face book or emergencies. To receive alerts through "The system's versatil- the Montclair Men's Club. Little Miss Carol Trefry (21
iPhone app. The notification system Face book, search for the ity allows us to keep pace months old) was named Miss Montclair... Lee Hammond
"If you have a published calls residents' home phones "NCSO RANS" page on Fa- with current communication climbed the 50-foot flagpole in the yard of a service station
home phone number, you're via databases available from cebook and click on the icon technology," Bellotti said. at 53 Hancock St., North Quincy to break the flagpole sit-
already in the database, but the phone company. People to become a friend. People "I hope everyone will take ting record of 123 days... The religious committee of Tem-
if you prefer to receive noti- who wish to add their cell on the Twitter network can advantage of this important ple Beth El met at the Jewish Community Center to plan
fications in some other way, phone numbers or email ad- search for "norfolkcorans" notification service." for the high holidays in September, with Lester Glasser
such as cell voice voicemail dresses must voluntarily reg- and then click to follow. as chairman... A block dance at the Welcome Young Play-
ground wound up the North Quincy Associates' July 4; I.W.
Ericson was chairman... It was announced this week that
READERS FORUM free firewood was available on Woodard Ave. It was left
over from the construction of the foundation for the Trade
School addition... The Germantown Garden Club donated
Appreciation For City's Police, Firefighters, Workers
flower boxes to the Quincy Federation Salvage Committee's
Thrift Shop at 99 Coddington St. (located in the Quonset
On Friday, June 22, mem- Gannon, Fred Baldock, Paul providing this wonderful men, policemen, and all
Hut next to the YMCA)... David Clauretie, vice-president
bers Local 792 of Quincy Moody Sr., Paul Moody Jr., facility to the seniors, the public workers for granted,
of Local 5 CIO, announced there would be a work stoppage
Fire Department and their Gavan Moody, Ernie Arien- Director Tom Clasby, his as- but we here at the Kenne-
next week at the shipyard... Nicholas Papani, president of
families spent their personal ti, Tom Bowes, Tim Marks, sistant, Linda Bowes and all dy Council on Aging want
Granite City Supply, succeeded Nissie Grossman as presi-
time providing a cookout at Matt Keenan, Jim Camp- of the employees and volun- them all to know that they
dent of Quincy Rotary... Rev. and Mrs. Milton Swanson.
the Kennedy Council on Ag- bell, Chief Joe Barron and teers for their efforts leading are deeply appreciated.
pastor of the Covenant Congregational Church, attended
ing to the senior citizens. Tim Barron. up to and planning this won- John Boyle the 67th annual meeting of the Covenant denomination at
The temperature that day In addition, we have derful event. Granite Street
Turlock, California... Ward Two Improvement Association,
was 96 degrees, and this to thank Mayor Koch for We tend to take the fire- Quincy
St. Joseph's Holy Name Society and Quincy Point Congre-
wonderful group of people
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ SUBSCRIPTION FORM i - - - nu ■ gational Church's Men's Gub joined together in sponsor-
worked non-stop for several
ing the July 4 activities at the Fore River Clubhouse; Mrs.
I
hours, preparing the grille, FILL OUT THIS SUBSCRIPTION BLANK AND MAIL TO
Irving Coughlin, general chairman... Louis Cassani. past
arranging tables and chairs, I
commander of the Morrisette Post and the Quincy Veteran's
collecting and disposing of I
Council, was the guest speaker at the flag raising ceremo-
rubbish, sweeping the gym- I
nies in Squantum on July 4... The Adams Shore Community
nasium and leaving it spot-
I 1372 HANCOCK STREET, QUINCY, MA 02169 Club erected a 35-foot bonfire at the Adams Shore Beach for
less after 151 people had
I its July 4 celebration. William Reardon was chairman...
eaten.
I NAME Atty. George Arbuckle was sworn in as city solicitor by
The City of Quincy is
City Clerk Hattiemay Thomas. Arbuckle, the first solici-
indeed in great hands with I STREET
tor under Plan L succeeds Arthur Burgess... Sacred Heart
people such as the follow- I
CITY STATE ZIP Church Sodality held its annual banquet at NQHS cafeteria.
ing: I
Mrs. Albert Duperre was incoming prefect... The Adams
Steve Iniascelli, Jim Mc- ■
CHECK ONE BOX IN EACH COLUMN Theater on School St. featured Doris Day and Danny Thom-
Carthy Jr., Nat Egan. Shawn
[ 1 1 YEAR IN QUINCY $25.00 as in "I'll See You In My Dreams"... Red Feather General
Darcy, John Cristiani,
Chairman Chester Weedea named Frank Remkk chair-
Amanda Cristiani, Johnny I [ Jl YEAR OUTSIDE QUINCY $30.00 [ ] CHECK ENCLOSED
■ man of the Regional Firms Division... Barker's advertised
Cristiani, Mike Dwyer, Joey [ J 1 YEAR OUT OF STATE $38.00
typewriter rentals for $4 a month.
Dwyer, Dan Polvere, Tom
Pay* Th» Qulncy Sun Thursday, July 5,2«12
Arts & Entertainment
Timothy Keenan Participates In
Summer Institute In France
Timothy Keenan of Quin-
cy, a junior at Boston Col-
lege High School, recently
participated in Boston Col-
lege High School's Sum-
mer Immersion Program in
Lyon, France.
Timothy spent three
weeks living with a French
family, taking classes at
Centre Saint Marc, the Jesu-
it High School of Lyon, and
learning of the city's rich
POINT WEBSTER Middle School seventh grader Ashley PhUibert (second from left) and fifth
grader Bashar Abraham (second from right), recently won first place awards in a poetry contest history which dates back to
sponsored by the Wollaston Garden Club and the National Gardt n Clubs. Inc. The theme of this antiquity.
year's contest was based on the national garden club's project on community gardens - "color- Among the sites visited
ful fruits and tasty vegetables." With the prize-winning students are (left), teacher Jessica Davis were the Roman Amphithe-
Myers, who coordinated the contest at Point Webster; and Principal James McGuire. Seventy- atre, the Gallo Roman and
nine students at Point Webster participated in the poetry contest.
Fine Arts Museums and the
Spring Gala Raises $142,000 For BID-Milton Center of French Resistance TIMOTHY KEENAN
and Deportation.
as the Eiffel Tower, the Lou- lege High School's Global
The trip culminated with
Beth Israel Deaconess also participated in a 50/50 from the community." vre, Notre Dame and the Education Program, which
a three-day excursion to
Hospital-Milton raised more cash prize raffle. The cash The Spring Gala, which Chateau of Versailles. also includes programs in
than $142,000 at its recent prize winner was awarded was co-chaired by Dr. Paris where Timothy toured The French Summer In- Argentina, China and Ire-
Fundraising Gala held at $1,000, which was gra- Mary Louise Ashur and Dr. such historical monuments stitute is part of Boston Col- land.
Lombardo's in Randolph. ciously donated back to the George Ashur, along with
Quincy's Julia Himmel Honored
All proceeds from the hospital. Special Events Committee
event support the recent im- "We are very pleased Chair, Carol Fallon, sought
plementation of new digital with the tremendous turn- to raise specific funds for the At NYC's Carnegie Hall
mammography services. out," said Joseph Morrissey, recently implemented, state-
More than 350 guests en- president of BID-Milton. of-the art, digital Selenia™
joyed an evening of music, "We are proud of the im- digital mammography sys- Julia Himmel of Quincy, future," Ms. Streep said in
dinner, and silent and live portant advancements now tem. The new system pro- a junior at Fontbonne Acad- her address. "You're not
auctions. Top selling items available at the hospital's vides enhanced image qual- emy, was recently honored only expressing yourselves,
included seven night ac- diagnostic imaging depart- ity, increased patient safety, in New York City's Carnegie what you think and feel. In
commodations in a luxury ment with the implementa- and a number of unique fea- Hall with a silver medal at time you'll understand this:
penthouse in Kinsale, Ire- tion of digital mammog- tures, such as softer, heated the Scholastic Art & Writing you speak for all of us," she
land and a round of golf for raphy, and are always so pads, and faster examination Awards National Celebra- said.
four at the historic Newport appreciative and humbled times. tion for her photography. Himmel was support-
Country Club. Attendees by the.support we receive The 89th Annual Scho- ed and guided by her Art
lastic Art & Writing Awards Teacher at Fontbonne Acad-
drew 800 students from emy, Nicole Robertson,
around the country to the who was also sent a certifi-
celebration May 31- June 2. JULIA HIMMEL cate and medal honoring the
15% OFF Students were congratulated Award-winning actress role she played in Julia's
by Scholastic's Chairman. Meryl Streep, the keynote success. In a letter from
Breakfast President, and CEO, Dick speaker, congratulated the Scholastic, she was thanked
Robinson, and the Execu- students on their accom- for her commitment and
(Monday-Saturda) tive Director of the Alliance plishments. dedication to the arts, and
for Young Artists & Writers, "We are counting on for her outstanding efforts
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Nancy Hansen was re- Moonlight Gardeners and
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cently named an honorary was president for two of
member of the Seaside Gar- the three years that the eve-
deners of Squantum. ning division of the Seaside
Nancy has volunteered Gardeners was active. Dur-
her time for many years ing that time the Moonlight
helping out with the annual Gardeners ran the Fall Mum
Seaside Gardeners Plant Sale, entered a float in the
Sale by assisting with set- Squantum 4th of July Pa-
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up, clean-up and providing j^L hm^. rade, held a Giant Pumpkin
homegrowns. Growing Contest and Chil-
She participated in the dren's Halloween Costume
initial planting of the cause- Contest.
way daylily beds and main- Nancy was also the au- HAPPY 100 - Mary Fantasia recently celebrated her 100th birthday at a party given by her
children at the Kindred Nursing and Rehab tenter in Quincy. where Mary is a resident.
tained a bed with her hus- NANCY HANSEN thor of "The Compost Pile"
With Mary are her children (from left) son Robert Fantasia, daughter Brenda Brown, daugh-
band for 10 years. She also which served as the newslet-
yard to visitors. ter Linda Roche and daughter Barbara Crimi.
has participated in the Gub's ter and meeting minutes of
Nancy was a founding Mary Fantasia Celebrates
Garden Tour by opening her the Moonlight Gardeners.
member of the Squantum
Six Residents Earn Degrees From Fairfield 100th Birthday Milestone
Six Quincy residents re- ceived a Bachelor of Sci- from Fairfield University's
cently earned degrees from ence degree from Fairfield School of Engineering.
Mary Fantasia recently
Fairfield University in Con- University's Charles F. Christopher Timmins
celebrated her 100th birth
necticut. Dolan School of Business. received a Bachelor of Sci-
day at a party given by her
They are: Jennifer Grimmel re- ence degree from Fairfield
children at the Kindred
Melissa Braga received a ceived a Bachelor of Sci- University's Charles F.
Nursing and Rehab Center
Master of Arts degree from ence degree from Fairfield Dolan School of Business.
in Quincy, where Mary is a
Fairfield University's Grad- University's College of Arts Scott Warwick received a
resident.
uate School of Education and Sciences. Bachelor of Science degree
She is the mother of
and Allied Professions. Ami Sheth received a from Fairfield University's
Robert Fantasia, Brenda
William Connors re- Master of Science degree Charles F. Dolan School of
Brown, Linda Roche and
Business.
Barbara Crimi.
Hannah Whitehead Graduates St. Olaf College
Mary was born in Sic-
Hannah Whitehead of Hannah majored in polit- In addition, Hannah was ily on June 27, 1912. She
Quincy recently graduated ical science and Asian Stud- awarded membership in Pi came to the United States
from St. Olaf College in ies. She also had a concen- Sigma Alpha. at the age of 4 and has been
Northfield, MN. tration in Japan Studies. She is the daughter of a resident of Quincy all her
Scott and Susan Whitehead. life. She was married to the
Jenny Tracy-O'Connor Receives Ithaca Degree late Nicholas Fantasia for
49 years and was also the
Jenny Tracy-O'Connor ated from Ithaca College's with a major in television-
mother of the late Nicho-
of Quincy recently gradu- School of Communications radio.
las Fantasia Jr. Mary also
has 16 grandchildren and
11 Residents On Catholic Memorial Honor Roll
27 great- grandchildren.
Eleven Quincy residents O'Callaghan and Terence and Conor Doherty. Mary was also present-
have been named to the Rooney. Grade 11: William ed a citation From Mayor MARY FANTASIA DAY - Mayor Thomas Koch presents
fourth quarter honor roll at Grade 10: Brendan Fttz- Campbell. Thomas Koch proclaiming a citation to Mary Fantasia proclaiming June 27 as "Mary
Catholic Memorial School patrick. Grade 10: Brendan Cal- Wednesday, June 27,2012 Fantasia Day" in Quincy in celebration of her 100th birth-
in West Roxbury. Grade 9: Aaron Clancy. nan. as "Mary Fantasia Day" in day. Photos Courtesy Jack Brown
They are: Grade 7: Jared Grier. Grade 8: John Hallisey the City of Quincy. happy years together, rais- years. She also worked for
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