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  • Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit – Annual Update

    We received the following letter from Chief Gene Survillo and wish to share part of it with our readers:

    We offer you an update on “Jacob” (BPR Mount #598) and his rehabilitation. For Park Ranger trivia buffs, “Jake” was originally sponsored in 1998 by Mr. Kevin Fitzgerald, the owner and operator of Jacob Wirth’s Restaurant!

    In late July Jake was diagnosed with a serious and debilitating hoof disease referred to as “canker.” His treatment began immediately at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine under the care of Dr. Thomas Jenei and their incredible staff. His care then continued with extensive rehabilitation at the Ross Haven Farm in Sturbridge under the direction of Dr. Carl Kirkerhead.

    Despite daily treatments and a level of care by Dr. Kirkerhead and his staff (care that can only be described as amazing and inspirational), his condition worsened in September. Another intensive procedure was performed at Tufts and he returned to Ross Haven in October for further rehabilitation. The prognosis held serious concern but, nonetheless, cautious optimism. We are now thrilled to report that Jake has finally (and somewhat miraculously!) been cleared to return home and is now back in the comfort of his stall at our barn.

    Jake’s history as one of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit’s great horses is legendary. We share this update if for no other reason than to add to his storied past as well as to magnify his incredible character, personality, and trustworthiness as a Park Ranger mount and his service to The City of Boston. Anyone who has experienced his gentle yet bold behavior understands that Jake possesses traits that you simply cannot train into a horse. In his retirement, it’s these very character traits that have contributed to his being a favorite among those dedicated and committed to his care and recovery.

    We now face the challenge of finding the appropriate retirement setting for Jake. It will take a special environment along with special caretakers for this very, very special partner. We are confident we will find that home and in the meantime, Jake will continue his recovery here at our Mounted Operations in Franklin Park among his old friends and partners – both equine and human!

    Anyone wishing to donate to the Friends of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit on Jacob’s behalf may do so at https://friendsofthebprmountedunit.org/donate/

  • Tuesday, August 7, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Dining Out in Victorian Boston

    Explore the history of drinking and dining in Victorian Boston on a Tuesday evening in August at Otis House, 141 Cambridge Street in Boston. Come early (5:30) for a reception in the courtyard, followed by lecture at 6 pm. Historian Jim O’Connell analyzes historic menus from the Parker House, Union Oyster House, Durgin-Park, Locke-Ober, Café Marliave, Jacob Wirth, and some long-forgotten eateries to explore how nineteenth-century Boston restaurants reflected Victorian culture. Topics include the influence of French and British cooking, ostentatious multi-course banquets, working-class oyster bars and eating houses, ladies’ tea rooms and ice cream parlors, and the emergence of ethnic eateries.

    Cosponsored with the Victorian Society of America/New England Chapter.

    $12 Historic New England and Victorian Society members
    $17 nonmembers

    Advance tickets recommended. Please call 617-994-5920 or buy online at http://shop.historicnewengland.org/HGO-TWILIGHT-8055/  Victorian Society members must call to receive discount.

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  • Monday, March 5, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit Fundraiser

    There will be an Emerald Necklace Conservancy fundraiser to help fund the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit on Monday, March 5, from 6 – 8 at Jacob Wirth Restaurant, 31 – 37 Stuart Street in Boston.  For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Ashley Helie at 617-522-2700, or email her at ahelie@emeraldnecklace.org.

  • Monday, June 1, 7 – 9 pm – Save the Boston Mounted Park Rangers Horses

    The Emerald Necklace Conservancy announces a night of fun and fundraising to Save the Boston Mounted Park Rangers Horses on Monday, June 1 from 7 – 9 pm.  The Boston Park Ranger Mounted Unit has its own department horses, tack, trailers, and patrol vehicles.  They patrol all nine parks in the Emerald Necklace as well as neighborhood parks and cemeteries.  Over the years, The Boston Park Ranger Mounted Unit has grown into a highly recognized and respected agency in the City of Boston. There will be delicious food and drinks and live music presented by the hot Boston band Felix Brown at Jacob Wirth Restaurant, 31-37 Stuart Street, Boston, between Washington and Tremont Streets.  Saddle up and help the Mounted Park Rangers as a “Mane Supporter” ($1,000), “Chomping at the Bit” ($500), “Hot to Trot” ($250), “In the Saddle” ($100) or “Stirrup Enthusiasm” ($50).  Please rsvp to Susan Knight: sknight@emeraldnecklace.org or call 617-522-2700.  All contributions are tax deductible.  Payments can be made by check or credit card.  Make checks payable to Justine Mee Liff Fund.  Mail to Emerald Necklace Conservancy, 891 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.  RSVP by May 30 – checks only at the door.  Log on to www.emeraldnecklace.org for more information.