Fall – Winter, 2006 - McCourt Construction

A NEWSLETTER OF McCOURT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
VOLUME 11 No. 2
FALL/WINTER 2006-07
OUT OF THE ORDINARY and
INTO OUR HISTORY
In the last issue of the “Pipeline”, I told
you about Our First Saint, the statue of St.
Ignatius, that we erected at Boston College
as part of a beautification project. Since
then, several people have asked me about
other unique and interesting projects that
we have done. So here are some of the
most interesting:
A Tower of Faces
In the mid 80s,
McCourt was the
General
Contractor
for Lechmere Canal
Park. The park was
designed by Carol
Johnson Associates. It
is a pedestrian-friendly
park centered around
a 60ft. fountain. Off
to one side is a tower of heads and faces
sculptured by James Tyler. It is called
“The Tower of Faces”. The artist’s
intention was to capture in bronze the
diverse culture of East Cambridge. Fiftyfive faces of area residents randomly
assembled from photographs taken in the
neighborhood comprise this “Tower of
Faces”.
History Buffs and Beer Lovers
Both history buffs and beer lovers may
have an interest in Sam Adams Park, which
McCourt built
in 1998. This
cobblestone park
is located at the
top of Faneuil
Hall
Market
Place and is
ruled over by an
impressive Sam
Adams statue atop his valiant steed. Sam,
as I’m sure you all remember from your
history books, was a renowned Patriot, a
leader in the fight against British colonial
rule and a signer of the Declaration of
Independence. By the way, you may notice
that Sam is leaning a little left. This was
done by the artist to show Sam’s political
inclination. At the base of the statue on a
granite paver, you will find a plaque with
McCourt’s name. If you are not a history
buff, when you hear Sam’s name you may
be more apt to think of a delicious brew of
local beers. Surrounding Sam, if you look
closely, etched into the cobblestones is the
outline of the Boston Waterfront as it was
originally, before the city and developers
began filling in parts of the harbor to
create more usable space.
Our First and Only Bug
Overlooking Sam Adams
and the whole of Quincy
Market, is the Historic
Grasshopper Weathervane
sitting on top of Faneuil
Hall. This is the original
weathervane from the 1742
Faneuil
Hall
building.
McCourt re-erected this as
part of the Sam Adams Park
renovation. The Gilded grasshopper was
created by silversmith Shem Drowne
and was modeled on the Gresham
Grasshopper weathervane on the London
Royal Exchange, thus associating the
new building in the New World with a
great center of finance of the Old World.
During the Revolutionary War, a challenge
question issued by Colonial soldiers was:
“What sits atop Faneuil Hall?” If the swift
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reply were not, “Why the grasshopper, of
course”, there would be trouble.
Fish Out of Water
City
Square
Park, the first
open
space
created by the
CA/T project is
located just over
the Washington Street bridge at the
entrance to Charlestown. Of interest
are the wonderful Fish Sculptures that
adorn the entrances to the park. The fish
are larger than life codfish, a natural for
Boston waters. Another feature of this
park that would make Paul Revere proud
is the remains of the original foundation
to the pub or Great House as it was then
called, where Paul waited before making
his historic ride.
PLAYING WITH FIRE
Massport needed a
practice fire drill plane
and ground area, so we
built them one. The mock
plane
has
automated
controls like a gas grill that can emit jet
fuel onto the fake plane and ignite it.
Also, a mock building was constructed
for firefighting simulation of smoke and
darkness. Massport uses this area to train
emergency personnel. Don’t worry there
is no mistaking the plane for real. It is
black and has not one bit of commercial
markings on it. Keep an eye out for it next
time you fly out of Logan.
EMPLOYEE NEWS
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PRINCESS
IS
BORN
Dan Mitchell has some wonderful
new responsibilities! Dan and his
lovely wife Stacy have a new baby girl.
Alexandra Rose was born on May 15th,
so burping and changing are on Dan’s
list of things to do. We know they are
enjoying their little bundle of sunshine!
Ryan McCourt has been asked to be on the
Board of Directors for Construction Industries of
Massachusetts (CIM). Ryan continues the
legacy of his father Richie and grandfather
Frank. Ryan was also asked to be on
the Board of Directors for Utilities
Contractors of New England
(UCANE). He is the first person to be
on both boards at the same time.
Love is in the Air
Nicole Flynn, our charming receptionist
at K Street, recently got engaged. The
lucky guy is Kevin Turner. He is in the
US Army, stationed at Fort Bragg right
now and that’s not an easy commute.
No definite plans have been made yet for
the big event.
McCourt employees and friends celebrated Independence
Day this year on June 22nd at the Adams Inn. A group of
50 or so showed up at the Gazebo, overlooking the water on
a beautiful summer day to enjoy a clam bake, with all the
fixings and each others company.
New Employees
Jeremy Clarke recently joined the accounting
department at K Street. Jeremy is from Hanover,
MA. He has a degree in Accounting/Business
Administration from Fitchburg State and several
years of experience in construction accounting.
We are looking forward to working with him.
a really big
birthday
A large group of employees
and friends gathered at Lucca’s
Restaurant in the North End to
surprise (?) Richie McCourt
on his 60th birthday. Yes,
Richie turned 60 on September
19th, so a suitable celebration
Ron, Scott, D
was in order. The gathering
an an
toast Richie’ d Octavio
s Birthday
included friends and associates
from many, many
years ago to the
present time, as well as his
family. Richie started in the
construction business when
he was 14, so there were
many stories to be told.
Richie extends his heartfelt
thanks to all who attended
to help him celebrate this
milestone and his thanks to those who have
worked with him over the years in an often challenging, usually
rewarding, and always changing world of construction.
and Trevor
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enjoying th
MCCOURT HELPS OUT IN
TUNNEL ACCIDENT
When the ceiling panel fell in the I-90 tunnel on July 10, McCourt/
Obayashi was asked to help with the immediate, eminently dangerous situation and then to help with the long-term solution. Working
with the various agencies, McCourt/Obayashi was able to secure the
loose panels to prevent any further accidents. McCourt had equipment readily available and manpower that it was able to make available to help remedy the situation. We truly swung into action on
a 24/7 basis and worked with all the agencies to help find the best
solutions that would help prevent future tragedies. McCourt staff
went above and beyond the call of duty, working nights and weekends relentlessly to correct the problems with the panel, a scenario
that no one anticipated. McCourt’s efforts went through the summer
and the staff is still in high gear working many hours to correct the
deficiencies.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim,
Milena Del Valle, whose life was tragically taken in this accident.
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RETIRING JUST GOT EASIER –
401K GETS A NEW LIFE
After a long process of evaluating the
401K options for McCourt Construction
and McCourt/Obayashi, we decided
to switch from John Hancock to Total
Choice, which is run on a Fidelity
platform.
CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AGAIN
Massport has again named McCourt Construction “Contractor of the Year”.
This is the third time in four years. We must be doing something right. Thanks
to all the staff that made it possible. This is the nomination submitted by Bob
Pelland of Massport:
2005 Contractor of the Year Nomination by Bob Pelland
I would like to nominate the McCourt Construction Company for their
outstanding performance on Contract L495-C1, Rehabilitate Terminal B/C
Alleyway. The McCourt organization, in conjunction with their primary
subcontractors, Aggregate Industries and Sealcoating, has again delivered a
top quality project on time and within budget. The work was accomplished
in September and October 2005. This $2.8 million job was an airfield project
with the usual difficulties and constraints imposed by aircraft traffic, wind and
weather, gate availability and safety/escort/security requirements. Over 13,000
tons of highly modified hot mix asphalt was installed, along with 3,100 SY
of concrete for the engine start hardstand at the top of the alley. Working in
extremely tight quarters through a multi-phased schedule, careful coordination
was required with the four airlines that use the alley to minimize the effects of
gate closures. Through a cooperative team effort by McCourt, our consultant
Dufresne-Henry, Aviation Operations and the Tower, this difficult job was
successfully completed. The finished product is an excellent example of
top quality roadwork and should service the airport for many years to come.
The entire McCourt staff, and in particular Jack Murphy, Kevin Garity, Mike
Cedrone and Derek Hanson, are to be commended for their efforts in making
another tough job look easy.
in the field
NStar Electric – Brigham and Women
Hospital Manhole and Conduit Project
The three-phase NStar project (Job #0602) with a
portion in Boston and a portion in Brookline, was
delayed by a month and then started in early May
during one of the rainiest portions of the spring.
After a slow start, the project moved along steadily.
The first phase of the work was night work only.
This work had to be coordinated around the Red Sox
home and away schedule when work
was being done on Brookline Avenue
in the hospital area.
In June, we started working the
second phase of the project, which
was a day shift on Brookline Avenue
in Brookline and by the end of the
month we had crews working the day
shift in Brookline and crews working
the night shift on the Boston side.
The project was successfully
completed earlier this month with the
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By making this switch, we were able to
reduce the fees charged to our employees
by over 50%, and we are still able to offer
top performing funds in our 401K plan.
With these changes going on, NOW
is a good time to re-evaluate your
401K investments and see if they are
doing what you intend them to do. Are
you putting enough away to insure a
comfortable retirement? Is your money
in the investments most suited to your
age, lifestyle and goals? You may want to
speak with a professional advisor to help
you make these decisions. You can
do this in person in the office
at K Street or over the
phone. Call the
office for more
information
about this
service.
(617-269-2330)
A CAT (CA/T) MIRACLE
A
McCourt
crew
was
working in the
northbound
I-93 tunnel on
Monday, August 7
at night when they
heard a soft crying
noise. Not knowing what to expect,
they began to investigate. Much to their
surprise, they saw a kitten underneath the
roadway in the supply air ducts. They
opened the ducts and were able to rescue
the 6-week old kitten. There is no clue as
to how or why the kitten got there. But
Joe Ruggiero of McCourt/Obayashi took
the little guy home and named him Moses
because the name, roughly translated,
means “from the water”.
Understanding Engineers
Normal people believe that
if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Engineers believe that if it ain’t
broke, it doesn’t have enough
features yet.
FANEUIL HALL –
A WORK IN PROGRESS
Over the years, McCourt Construction has
done work in and around Faneuil Hall. We
built the streets in back of and on both sides
of the buildings and reconstructed Sam Adams
Park in front of it and even reconstructed the
Historic Weathervane on the top. But, the Hall
had its own history long before McCourt got
to it.
Faneuil Hall has been a marketplace and a
meeting hall since 1742. It was the site of
several speeches by Samuel Adams, James Otis and others
encouraging independence from Great Britain and is now part of Boston
National Historical Park and a well-known stop on the Freedom Trail. It
is sometimes known as “the Cradle of Liberty”.
The original Faneuil Hall was built by artist John Smibert between
1740 and 1742, in the style of an English country market, with an open
ground floor and assembly room above. Funding was provided by a
wealthy Boston merchant, Peter Faneuil.
The Hall burned down in 1761, but was rebuilt in 1762. In 1806, the
hall was greatly expanded by Charles Bulfinch, doubling its height and
width and adding a third floor. Four new bays were added to make seven
in all, the open arcardes were enclosed and the cupola was moved to
the opposite end of the building. Bulfinch applied Doric brick pilasters
to the lower two floors, with Ionic pilasters on the third floor. This
renovation added galleries around the assembly hall and increased the
height. The building was entirely rebuilt in 1899, using noncombustible
materials and the ground floor and basement altered in 1979. It was
again restored in 1992.
Faneuil Hall is now part of a larger festival marketplace named Faneuil
Hall Marketplace, which includes three long granite buildings called
North Market, Quincy Market and South Market, which now operates
as an outdoor/indoor mall and food eatery. It was managed by the Rouse
Company and its success in the late 1970s led to the emergence of similar
marketplaces in other US cities.
The name “Faneuil” is originally French, however, native Bostonians
generally pronounce it to rhyme with “Manuel” and consider this
to be the most correct pronunciation. There is some evidence it was
pronounced quite differently in Colonial times, namely as in “funnel”.
Peter Faneuil’s gravestone is marked “P. Funel”, although the inscription
was added long after his burial. The stone originally displayed only the
Faneuil family crest.
So, Faneuil Hall has had quite a journey from its inception in 1742, to
the exciting modern marketplace it is today. It certainly is one of the top
tourist attractions and wonderful places to spend a sunny afternoon or
satisfy a hungry appetite on a wide variety of delicious edibles.
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in the field
completion of the permanent patch in Brookline and the third
phase on Binney Street.
A second NStar project (Job #0603) in the Longwood Avenue
section of the hospital area that ties into the Brigham &
Women’s, is currently on hold due to permit issues with the
city of Boston and NStar Electric. The daytime portion of
this work was started and completed with the balance being
all night work.
Commonwealth Avenue – Job #0513
Commonwealth Avenue is a perfect job for McCourt
Construction. This job includes water, drainage, electric
lighting, traffic signals, full depth excavation, cold planning,
curbs, sidewalks (both brick and concrete), railroad crossings,
landscaping and the job is in meters. It will be the last job in
meters in Massachusetts and we can thank Governor Romney
for that!
Commonwealth Avenue is 1,400 meters + or 4,592 feet
running from Kenmore Square to approximately 700 LF
beyond the Boston University Bridge.
The only abutter to the project is Boston University with its
35,000 students. Try running a water line of approximately
4,000 LF down the sidewalk with a crowd that size! Thankfully,
we had the practice at Northeastern and Huntington Avenue.
MBTA Everett Maintenance Facility
Talk about being diversified. Jack Murphy and Dick Johnson
got us a job with the MBTA putting new built-up roofs, a
new electric system along with fire alarm systems on three
buildings at the MBTA Maintenance Facility in Everett.
Great work Jack and Dick!
Job #0414 – North End Park/Rose Kennedy
Green Way
We are moving forward as fast as the granite pavers can be
delivered from Fletcher Granite.
Parcel 10 should be completed on or about October 31, 2006,
with the completion of Parcel 8 in the spring of 2007 (weather
permitting).
Fall planting season should begin shortly with the remaining
5,000 tress, plants and/or bulbs bringing the total to over
20,000 in both parks
Mike Murphy
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Tidbit: Faneuil Hall Marketplace has more visitors annually than
Disneyworld. Richie gave me this bit of information. It sounded Understanding Engineers
unbelievable, so I checked it online and he is right: Disney attracts
To the optimist, the glass is half full.
16.2 million annually and Faneuil Hall 20 million.
To the pessimist, the glass is half empty.
To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
Excerpts from Wikipedia
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THE 2006 TURKEY JOKE
A turkey farmer was
always experimenting
with breeding to
perfect a better turkey.
His family was fond
of the leg portion for
dinner and there were
never enough legs for
everyone. After many frustrating attempts, the
farmer was relating the results of his efforts
to his friends at the general store. “Well,
I finally did it! I bred a turkey that has six
legs!” Everyone was very impressed and
they asked the farmer how it tasted. “I don’t
know,” said the farmer. “I never could catch
the darn thing!”
McCourt Construction would like to thank
all of its valuable employees for another good
year. Again this year, each employee will
receive in his/her paycheck a certificate for a
FREE Butterball turkey. The certificates will
be in paychecks the week before Thanksgiving
and are redeemable at most supermarkets.
Understanding Engineers
Two engineering students were walking across
a university campus when one said, “Where
did you get such a great bike?” The second
engineer replied, “Well, I was walking along
yesterday, minding my own business, when a
beautiful woman rode up on this bike, threw
it to the ground, took off all of her clothes and
said take what you want.”
The
second
engineer
nodded approvingly and
said, “Good choice. The
clothes probably wouldn’t
have fit you anyway.”
GENEROSITY MAXIMIZED
The following are excerpts from a letter we received about the generosity of McCourt
employees to the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. It makes me feel wonderful knowing
that we were a part of this phenomenal effort.
August 23, 2006
McCourt Construction Company
60 K Street, Suite 2
South Boston, MA 02127-1617
Dear Friend,
In response to Hurricane Katrina, the McCourt Construction Company made an
extremely generous donation to the Credit Suisse Relief Fund. I cannot thank you
enough for your support of this national disaster, which affected the lives of so many
of our fellow Americans on the Gulf Coast. After nearly a year, Credit Suisse has
concluded its investment in the area and I wanted to take this opportunity to provide
you with a brief update of where funds were provided.
Your support, along with contributions from over 2,000 other Credit Suisse employees
and friends, resulted in $986,230 to the Relief Fund. The Credit Suisse Americas
Foundation had originally promised a 2:1 match. Ultimately, a 3:1 match was allotted
resulting in a total of $4 million to assist in vital relief and rebuilding for the region.
Your generosity inspired these additional funds. As you may know, in conjunction
with this financial support, nearly 300 Credit Suisse employees provided 7,200 hours
of service over a course of 4 months in the region as part of the Katrina Volunteer
Initiative.
Thank you for your generosity and the confidence you have demonstrated in our
efforts. Rest assured that your support has made a difference in the lives of those
affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Gratefully,
Eric J. Eckholdt
Executive Director
U.S. House Passes Record Transportation Funding Bill
On June 14, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly
approved 406 to 22 the FY 2007 transportation appropriations
bill. The legislation would provide a record $39.1 billion for the
core federal highway program (a $3.4 billion increase) and $8.98
billion for the transit program (a $470 million increase) – the full
amounts called for by SAFETEA-LU. The measure
would also comply with the guaranteed funding
requirements of the 2003 aviation reauthorization bill,
VISION-100, by providing $3.7 billion for the Airport
Improvement Program (a $187 million increase).
The June 14 House debate on the legislation focused
heavily on earmarks. Representative Jeff Flake (RAZ) offered a series of amendments to strip earmarks from the
bill, including a number of new transportation projects. House
members rejected each of these proposals.
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The House Appropriations Committee released information
about how the bill’s $39.1 billion would be distributed among
the states. As a result of the growth in highway investment
between FY 2006 and FY 2007 and structural changes in
SAFETEA-LU that prevent formula funds from being reduced
to pay for new earmarks, each state is receiving a
significant boost in its apportioned highway funds.
Massachusetts’ FY 2006 share of federal highway
funds in $466,003,994; the Appropriations
Committee estimate for Massachusetts’ FY 2007
guaranteed funding is $535,479,000.
The Senate Appropriations Committee has not yet
scheduled action on its version of the FY 2007 transportation
funding legislation.
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Job #0606 Mill and Inlay of Runway 22L
in the field
This project requires that the main body of the runway (5,000 feet
long by 75 feet wide) be milled down 12” and repaved in three lifts.
The contract called for two sections of runway, each 400 feet long,
be milled and paved over each weekend for a total of 7 weekends.
McCourt has been able to complete as much as 1,500 consecutive
feet over the same weekend period and reduce the overall contract
schedule to just 4 weekends.
Job #0413 Runway 14-32 and Associated Taxiways
Kevin Garity
The construction of Runway 14-32 is rapidly nearly completion. The
runway and taxiways have been fully completed and all that remains
is the paving of the runway overrun area and the installation of the
security wall around the perimeter.
Central Artery Tunnel Project – C17AA Tunnel Finishes
On May 11, 2006, we received substantial completion on this project.
With a small punch list of items remaining to complete, made mostly
of extra work, we were scheduled to be off the project by the end of
the summer. But, we then received a large change order to repair
the ceiling support system in the I-90 tunnel as fast as possible. As
a result, the work on the outstanding punch list was put on the back
burner to allow us to concentrate all of our efforts on reopening the
I-90 tunnel. We have made tremendous amounts of progress toward
this end. We have opened Ramp A and a portion of I-90 Eastbound
using some creative ideas with shoring towers. This allows traffic
to flow directly to the airport from the Mass Pike without using the
surface streets. We are working diligently on opening Ramps D and
DN to allow traffic to flow continuously from Logan to I-93 north
and south without using the surface road. We are working two 12
hour shifts, 6 days a week to accomplish this goal. We have received
many accolades from the Governor’s Office and other state agencies
for our hard work and creativity toward repairing this problem.
Everyone on this project should be commended for all their hard
work.
Job #0511 Signature Airline GA & GSE Facility
McCourt’s portion of this project focused on the building excavation,
as well as utility and site work. Due to design changes and frequent
indecisions by the developer, the project has crawled along at a snail’s
pace. Regardless, all work currently defined by the contract should
be completed this fall.
Job #0604 Rehabilitation of Terminal C/E Alleyway
This project involves not only milling and paving the alleyway
entrance, but also removing and replacing over 10,000 square yards
of concrete apron. As always at Logan, the job is made more difficult
due to the frequent conflicts with airplane traffic. The apron can
only be rebuilt one gate at a time, and the paving must be phased to
minimize gate closures and any airline operation disruptions as well.
Ryan McCourt
THINGS ARE LOOKING UP!
The yard has made an addition to its
Braintree facility that is lifting spirits.
A 16,000 lb. floor lift that was added
in mid-July has made working on
McCourt’s pick up trucks safer. The
floor lift is a Hunter L424 model, which
is top-of-the-line! The lift has the
capabilities of allowing our mechanics
to perform front-end alignments, as
well as other extensive work in a much
more productive way.
McCOURT MISSION
“Team McCourt intends to be the general
contractor in New England providing the
highest quality work at competitive prices to
our customers. We will do this by fostering
communication at all levels to achieve progress
and resolve management problems on projects.
As individuals, we will be
focused on carrying out all our
responsibilities with concern for
our customers and costs. As a
result, we will be profitable and
proud of who we are.”
An Interesting Perspective
Quote from Robert Moses, the infamous builder of New York’s
infrastructure: “Public works is indeed a dangerous trade, in many
ways, illogical, exasperating and thankless, but nevertheless fascinating, and, by-and-large worthwhile. It is a rough game, not for
sensitive souls.”
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Editor...Ginger McCourt
Published for the employees
of McCourt Construction
located at 60 K Street,
South Boston, MA 02127
FROM THE
CHICKEN COOP
Here are some healthy fall recipes that bring “Fantasies of Thanksgiving Feasts”:
Sweet Potato Casserole
You can make it a day ahead. Unsweetened coconut works just as well as sweetened.
3 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 Tbs. light butter, melted
2/3 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. allspice
¼ cup dried coconut flakes
¼ cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 375º. Place the sweet potatoes in a large
pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil and boil for 15
minutes or until tender. Drain the potatoes. While the
potatoes are cooking, combine the butter, half-and-half,
brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and allspice in a small
bowl.
Spoon the potatoes into an 8” x 8” baking dish coated with
cooking spray. Pour the half-and-half mixture evenly over
the potatoes and mash slightly (the potatoes should still
be lumpy). Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven
and top with the coconut and walnuts. Return to the oven
for 5 minutes or until the coconut begins to brown. Makes
10 servings.
PER SERVING
Calories: 170
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 40 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Protein: 3 g
Not Your Mama’s
Cranberry Sauce
You can make it a day or two ahead.
Serve warm or cold.
2 12-ounce bags fresh or frozen whole
cranberries
1 cup packed brown sugar
1½ cups water
¾ cup orange juice
1 tsp. ground ginger
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 medium orange, peeled and chopped
1 Tbs. grated orange peel
¼ cup minced crystallized ginger
Combine the first seven ingredients in
a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil
over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring
occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes or until
the cranberry skins pop open. Remove
from the heat and stir in the orange peel and
crystallized ginger. Makes 24 servings.
PER SERVING (¼ cup)
Calories: 60
Sodium: 10 mg
Total Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Saturated Fat: 0 g Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 0 g
FOOTBALL FANATICS
PATRIOTS TRIVIA QUIZ
Test your knowledge of the CURRENT New England Patriots:
in Superbowl XXXVI against the Rams?
Tom Brady
David Patten
1) Patriots All-Pro Willie McGinest attended Ty Law
Adam Vinatieri
which Pac Ten College?
7) The first game in Patriots history was
Arizona State
UCLA
played against which team?
USC
Washington State
Buffalo Bills
Dallas Texans
New York Titans
2) Tom Brady was drafted in which round of Denver Broncos
the NFL Draft?
8) The first win in Patriots history came
3rd
4th
against which team?
5th
6th
Buffalo Bills
Dallas Texans
New York Titans
3) Which Patriot tied the NCAA Division 1-A Denver Broncos
career sack record while in college?
9) The Patriots won three consecutive road
Tedy Bruschi
Ted Johnson
games to reach Superbowl XX where they
Willie McGinest
Rosevelt Colvin
were demolished by the Bears. Who was
4) Chad Brown began his NFL career with the Patriots’ first victim in the string of three
consecutive road wins to reach the Superbowl
which team?
that year?
Bears
Bills
Miami Dolphins
Oakland Raiders
Seahawks
Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers New York Jets
5) Who was the highest draft pick among the
following players?
10) Who is the Patriots all-time leading
Daniel Graham
Ty Warren
rusher?
Richard Seymour Vince Wilfork
Tony Collins
Sam Cunningham
Curtis Martin
Jim Nance
Test you knowledge of Patriots HISTORY:
Multiple Choice:
11)Which head coach led the Patriots to their
Multiple Choice:
6) Who scored the first points for the Patriots
first Superbowl?
Raymond Berry
Ron Meyer
Dick McPherson
Bill Parcells
Fill in the blank (Spelling Counts)
12) What is the last name of the Patriot
that holds the team record for career pass
receptions, receiving yards and receiving
touchdowns?_________________________
13) What was the LAST name of the
Patriots head coach that was suspended
for the final game of the 1978 season after
announcing his intentions to leave the
Patriots for the University of Colorado?
_______________________________
14) What was the LAST name of the
Patriots first head coach (Hint: He is related
to a current NFL head coach)?
________________________________
15) What was the last name of the
Patriots first owner?
________________________________
“Answers on Page 8”
From Boston Sports Hub
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The safety committee has finished reviewing
the Second Quarter Safety Statistics for 2006.
I am proud to say that a total of 13 foremen
and 9 superintendents achieved the goal of
zero accidents this period. During this time,
there were ZERO injuries, one report of motor
vehicle damage and no at-fault utility hits.
The Safety Department and McCourt
Construction praises your efforts for reducing
the number of injuries so far this year. By
observing hazards and correcting them,
limiting the number of short cuts, and taking
a more pro-active approach to safety, you are
making a difference.
Moving ahead, I look to your continued
cooperation in improving the overall safety of
McCourt Construction.
Thank you,
McCourt Safety Department
This quarter’s winners are:
Superintendents
Ron Apodaca, Ralph Canina, Mike Cedrone,
Derek Hanson, Rob Horne, Octavio Sousa,
Paul Trubiano, Manny Viveiros, Russ Yee
Foremen
Manny Agiuar, Norberto Amaral, Helio
Baptista, Al DaSilva, David Demelo, Manny
Ferreira, Luis Jacob, Mike Kreger, Frank
Martinez, Humberto Moniz, Izidro Moniz,
Carlos Monte
Some of the period winners will be receiving
a SHARE Award check instead of the regular
safety incentive. You will be awarded these
checks later this year.
McCourt foremen earning SHARE Awards are:
John Duarte and Manny Vivieros
Safety Pays You! On and Off the job!
Understanding Engineers
The graduate with a science degree asks,
“Why does it work?”
The graduate with an engineering degree asks,
“How does it work?”
The graduate with an accounting degree asks,
“How much will it cost?”
The graduate with an arts degree asks,
“Do you want fries with that?”
Health Corner
Carbohydrates without Fear
Is limiting carbohydrates the key to losing weight and staying
healthy? Many experts today believe that we don’t need to
eliminate all carbs from our diet, but we need to know the difference between
bad carbs and good carbs.
Bad Carbs: Foods that contain simple or refined carbohydrates are generally
low in nutrients. These include white bread, potatoes, soft drinks and sweets.
Bad carbs are digested quickly, causing your blood sugar to surge and then
plummet a few hours later. These are the foods you should limit.
Good Carbs: In contrast, complex-carbohydrate foods are loaded with
nutrients. These foods include whole grains, legumes and most fruits and
vegetables. Good carbs are digested slowly. They can help you curb your
appetite and lose weight. These are foods you can – and should -eat to your
heart’s content.
If you want to lose weight – the healthy way
– Consumer Reports on Health recommends
the new “low-glycemic” diet. One of the
principles of this eating plan is to switch
from “bad” refined carbs (think white bread)
to “good” complex carbs (think whole-wheat
bread).
TROUBLE INSIDE AND OUT
People with a large waist have a
higher risk of colon cancer, says
a study of more than 360,000
men and women in nine European
countries, adding weight to the
evidence from similar studies in
the United States.
The Reason: Good carbs speed weight
loss by keeping your blood sugar level steady.
That helps tame your appetite and suppress
overeating.
Women with a waist measuring at
least 35 inches had a 48 percent
higher risk of colon cancer than
those with a waist less than 28
inches. Men with a waist of at
least 40 inches had a 39 percent
Here is a chart that shows the glycemic load higher risk than those with a waist
less than 34 inches.
of various foods. To lose weight, choose lowglycemic foods.
WHAT TO DO: Fortunately, belly
From: Consumer Reports on Health – SEE CHART
fat is the easiest to lose. Send it
packing.
McCOURT
CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
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South Boston, MA 02127
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