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By Monica Deady STAFF WRITER rookline Police are look ing for anyone with in B formation to help the understand how a Brighton m died as a result of an apparent hit and-run accident on Washingto Street last week. · Police responded to the area o 523 Washington St. around 11:4 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, Damien Becroft drivers passing by reported a thrown to the blacktop, and the 1ying in the street. preliminary cause of death is Damien Becroft, 23, head trauma, according to a press Brighton, was hot responsi release from the Brookline Police . when police arriJed. He died la Department. Saturday afternoon as a result f Brookline Police Capt. John injuries he sustained,. accordin O'Leary said that they are not rul Michael Lydoo, 21, of Brighton stops for a p to Brookline Police. ing out anything yet. He said f Preliminary ~ults from e there was no indication of a strug- autopsy indicate at Becroft w s hit by a mov· g vehicle ACCIDENT, page 5
out of he said. After three By Audit! Guha ~ed colle~," ' ><,k f trainl , •• d>'I Lydtn left STAFF WRIT~R - Brighton and Brjd ewater State College MiChael Lydon celebrated his 21st birth and was on a plap headed for Kuwait in day in Iraq last year after he was called to ovember. , serve by the Anny Reserves. "I was young, !> y 20 at that time," he Cri e·on Born and raised in Brighton, the recently said. looking badt tin;ed sergeant was happy to come home Landing in Iraq as a traumatic experi fo;-a brief two weeks this month, much to ence just from th~ ariness of the desert the delight of his family and friends. landscape and th(j ound of droppil\g mor- cra·gslist Now back in the Middle East and based LYDON1 page 6 in Balad, north of Baghdad. the 21-year-old Two c rged with -- ..._____ receiving stolen goods By Audjti Guha arrangements to buy a video Late for t? STAFF WRITER camera for $200 off the online and aying site www.craigslist.com. 1 On March 21, police cau ht The victim at 1 Linden St. By Auditi Guha students 1· ts for coming late to school. fhool by 8 a.m., t Id the TAB she paid the two Allston residents selli g stolen canieras online. identified the camera and bag in STAFF WRITER "ls it ~e ? Well, they are doing it," principal a peon~ ast week, and l;ier sister Keara B. Sexton, 18, of 1 A the ad as the one stolen from a tudents at a Brlghton pilot school allege ,Jrrugged · lb-grader. '1 think it's re- fas fined 25 cen , too. . Linden St., Apt 2, and Jenni er break-in, police said. ili y are being made to pay quarters for tarded. bu h we have to get into school." "We were late 10 minutes, but I didn't C, Karpowicz, 21, of 11 Lin en While on the phone with an un co · g late to class, but school authorities Headin boo! for two years, Bahnam have any money, s I gave her a penny. She known woman, the detective was de y this. vehemen y eni~I the charge. said I have to pa xt time," she said. · St., Apt. 2, were arrested n charges of receiving stolen pr p informed that she had another ollowing a tip, a TAB investigation this ' o, t' not nue," she said. For God's Bahnam laugh when she heard this and erty worth more than $2,000, c video camera she could bring as w k outside the Boston Community Lead- sake, I gi em :money to go eat sometimes. j;aid it was a jo Iown out of proportion. cording to a police report. well, if he was interested. 11hey e hip Academy on Warren Street as school Half of e oo 't have enough money to ~he said she cau a student who came late · As a result of an investiga on planned to meet at 7 p.m. at Her- 1 g~ve out, led to about a dozen students attest- to school again t week and told her she following recent break-ins at o rell's at Brighton and Harvard av- on the condition of anonymity, that their more, who takes four buses would start fining er if she didn't make it a inf, Allston residences, police de ARREST, page 5 p cipal, Nicole Bahnam, has been charging e and travels an hour to get to f LATE, page 7 Jnoves into Ii le-known area f Allston "We're looking for folks to come in and to satisfy their fitness ne~s with a variety of offerings." Jason Gould, Koru Studio I -
said Gould. Partners at Koru Studio in- 1 elude Urban Renewal Yoga man ager Jenn Turner, Reiki Healing Classic finish for instructor Janet Feld, Circling ' Tiger Internal Arts manager 1 WCRB Karen Bloom, Nia Boston II-SEEPAGE XX teacher Cathleen Demay, aikido teacher Todd Goodman, and I Gould's own Emerald Necklace Budo Martial Arts. Cot'nmentary 10 In addition to his role· founder and director of Ko STAFF PHOTO BY KEITH E. J ORSON ( Community Notes 8 Studio, Gould teaches tradition At a Vinyasha Yoga class at the Koru t dlo, 119 Braintree Street in Allston, residents, left to right, Japanese karate. A student o 4 Karen Reece , studio director Jason G u d and Melissa Mills practice yoga positions. Crime martial arts for 20 years, he h of instructors, Koru Studios of- e're looking for folks to come needs with a variety of offe · gs. Destinations 20 fers something fqr everyone. and to satisfy their fitness We have nowhere to go bu up," YOGA, page j IJbfarY Notes . 25 Call For a Free 24 The Finest Obituaries ortgage Loans in Market Analysis! Volunteers 26 Dover Swiss Watch Repair AN£ ORIENTAL UGS &: CARPETING Local knowledge. Education 29 Authorized Sales & Sell'ice FREE IN-HOME erienced answers. BEST OF BOSTON Shawmut~21 Properties. DESIGN 1 4 CONSULTATION fA\ALPHAOM 134 Tremont Street• Brig hton & RUG TRIAL Peoples DIAMONDS SINCE 1976 Your Neighborhood Realtor® federal Savings Bank .An1U'l"ca ~ '/lktch &: !likrmond Allston 229 Nonh Harvard Street Natiok Mall 508-655-0700 Burlington Mall 781-272-4016 Tel. 617-787-2121 Brighton 435 Market Street Prudential Ctr., Boston 617-424-903 (617) 254-0707 • www.pfsb.com Harvard Squarl!, Camb!klge 617-864·1 27 www. C2 lshawmut.com www.dovtrrt19.com MtmberFOIC 1
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AllSton-Brlghton TAB Friday, March 31, 2006 www.allstonbrightontab.com I AT THE OAK S!lUARE YMCA I ip After-SChool Program YMCA n -eds hel a passio for science," said Milton lum,"saidVmcentW.Caristo,Commum- Tommi M 1 at 617-787-8669 ot visit Jr., presf:nt and ahief executive o ty Learning Center site coordinator for the .www. ymc boston.org. ' W~hip After-School Program during fund-rai United Way of Massachusetts YMCA. "After many hours of classroom . • rfof?1 a night of song and dance The Oak Square C is ti eking off '"Through this effort, we want t work, it is a distinct pleas_ure for the c~- Birthda parties at the YM sday, April 5, at the Allston its annual Reach Out paign, a fund dren to be able to work m small groups . . , . .. on Cbngregational Church, comer hearts ld minds to science at a raiser to support the A holarship age. It i our collective responstb' · using a hands-on approach to learning sci- Childre s birthday parlles may 4ie of ·ghtoh and Washington streets, program. This year's g is $67 ,000. In especi y in a region where scien ence." hosted at Y. This may be a pool, Brig on drnter. For 14 weeks, the stu- 2005, the YMCA pro d as/l tstance to driving bonomic force - to show The expansion is in line with UWMB's sports or . sties party and will .in- dents have been studying West Afri an, efforts to make the program available to elude a d for cake more than 1,000 · ho ~uld not people fuat scientific careers are st~ated r~ an~ jazz d swing dancing. They will per afford the fuU price o c · d-j:.ue, sum 300 children by 2006 and to have a presents. or informa'IBn;. call foilUlil form ' ~or parents and friends and will be ~ptions.' m nbership. UnitefI Way's Math, Science & statewide presence for grades four to 12 Mann at 6 7-787-8669. accorhpani~d by live percussion. The th 1~adership Qology~· tiative was launched as by2008. connyuni1 is welcome. elp by donat effort · 2004 at three after-sch I For more information, visit www. Adult ler-gues expanding ,. elp chning an serving 0 you~ in grades four t uwmb.orgfmst. Basket~~ and indoor soccer lea~ YM*A S~mmer Day Camp e during the in Cam?ridge and Somerville. P m are fonni . Coed and gender-only ~ registration open. all Linda s il the pilot effort were East End Ho and Newsletters available tions are ailable. For league infoni&- r Lsilvestri@ tion, visit .ymcaboston.org. · Tur oakJ Square YMCA is accepting Cambri!ge Community Center, in E-newsletters covering topics such as · registratio¥ for the 2006 Camp Con Cambri ge and Elizabeth Peabody use family programs, fitness, aquatics, sports nolly Day .famp that takes place in Oak in Som rville. Founding sponsors o the and volunteering are now available. To initiativ include EPIX Pharmaceu als, Square. Tlie new Hardiman Park will Math, Science sign up, visit www.ymcaboston.org. Check ul www.ymcaboston.org and Bought n Miff!iJ;l Co., Alexandri 1 eal mak~ an ~ready great program 9ven initiative expan click on ' Find a Y'' and choose better. Camp for prescl.1001 up to teens &tate d Grace tonstruction Square. F d out what is going on, ;st Youn people at the Oak New holiday and include3secialty sports camp, ddnce schedules d updates and much moreri and g astics and more. Go to YMC will take part in UWMB' vacation camps ww .ymc boston.org, click "Find a cles, L gs and Blood Curriculum, Programs to keep children active and Y" l\Ild dhoose Oak Square for a was lgned to educate kids on th engaged during the upcoming school va brochure ~d registration form. Or, ratory d carc!ioyascular systems cations will include art, dance, crafts, Wmter ours are now in effect: M - call the c p hotline at 617-787-8669 as the uscles of the human body. swimming, group work and more. Open day throu Thursday, from 5:45 a.m. to 1 for materi s to be mailed. The camp is of the ds-on approach to I · ings are available for all programs, and 10:30 p.m ; Friday until 10 p.m.; Satur ' licensed o~ the . state, employees are childre in the program will con options range from one to five days. day, from Q.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nonmembers as well as members are from 8 a. . to 7 p.m. For more informa 1 trained, a~d the YMCA accepts EEC perime'lts, perform dissections an and ouchers and offer financial assis- field trips. welcome. tion, visi www.ymcaboston.org and "Our children really love the c For information or' to register, call. click-find Y. · -.
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Call 1-800-FACIA~ or visit www.elizabethgrady.com for nearest location1 services, products & gift certificates. The Br,lghton High Robotics team, "The Burning Tigers " ~atur1ay, March 25. -·.'.· By David Ha. lperin e when no~ else was step- CORRESPONDENT lu we were~'t putting enough . g forward. Thanh bas ri en to the posi ;'.;While many fans were fo ·it first, so I wanted to put cused I on the televised March tt ~ [of cap · ] because she GC/Builder's License Cours Madness of the NCAA tourna lling I had into it.'' ws what to do," said 0' - YOU fPASSoa WE PAY ment ast weekend, teams from le, adding at Luu's hard Meet one night a week for seven weeks anoth r sport came from all h Luu, t~ captain rk served as an inspiration to teammates. 'She's competi North A'\dover begins April 11th acros the country, and the ~ Lowell April 13th and Danvers April 12th world to Boston University's n d Alexander, welding team e and has grea spirit and great urance." and at 21 other locations around the State . A:gg · s Arena for a somewhat ~ds ~~t~e:der Vmh Vu and Joao lesser known tournamJnt - a Iuu said she ook the Jeader Only $279.95 if pre-paid by April 7t11 Dos Sotos, O'Toole said, "is p role becaulthe team need- high school robotics competition Call CCI now. ton tree, 1 (888) 833-5207 th1 kind of kid that says, 'I can her to. · d · a team representing Visit us on-line at http://t.StateCertlflcation.com ·Our 11th year Brigh on High School was do it. I've done it before' -even 'I just felt · e we weren't am9.n the squads battling for if ~e hasn't." utting enough effort into it at t, so I wanted to put every- f supre acy. O'Toole, who doubles as a , Th team didn't make it past physics teacher at BHS, said the ' g I had into it," she said. the st round of the competi robotics competition was a com Ho, said O'Toole, was impor tion, ut their efforts and enthu pl~te team effort, but added that t to the team because of his sias didn't go unnoticed. Lw was the unquestionable 'lity to work h1dependently. •"It' really exciting how hard 19der of the bunch - in part be 'All I have tlll do is tell him the s dents have worked to put cajlSC he took the initiative to oµiething once and then I don't tege er the robot and to work study the competltion's guide ~veto even look at him for sev with robotics team coach Ellie lirfs, rules and regulations, at a rftl days," she said. May] O'Toole," said Brighton fJigh School Headmaster Toby ~om r, who attended the event lw;t "day. eel the FIRST (For Inspi and Recognition of Sei d Technology) Robotics Com tition, the tournament takes place every year, but the gam itself is always different. s year's challenge for team was to build a robot that "woul succeed, first without as :: sista ce and then, for the majori ~ ty o each match, via remote contr 1, at getting as many foam, •· r-sized balls as possible ~Jnto everal goals on the floor. =rvi:e while, competition among •team in matches is fierce - som ·ng like a cross between ·bask tball and bumper cars - ·:whic adds up to a challenge for ! any earn seeking to produce ;~ both strength and agility in its ifrobo. ;~ Pe haps the challenge was .f Ho, left, sehior Thanh Luu, right, drive thei ·:: eyen greater for a Brighton High on Systems urlng the robotics competition ,.::School team that started building Ill l'Ai- ~ Iii! ~: ·~ . ks up, polic
ri y ew key }rrime problems Save By Audltl Guha •le fUll for A guest speaker at the meet the develop~nt. $600 ' STAFF WRITER busel' regardle Ifie," he ing, Deputy Superintenden Handing ou booklets on ~ PaceMaster . t i1 said. "You wo 't ~ eve how I\fargot Hill from Boston Police ston's first amily Justice Gold Elite . going house · breaks, sex nter at 989 f:'.ommonwealth ~~e Now Only o:ffender regulations and help many people g t. '. gfe residents a briefing on se $1,699 e., Hill ask~ residents to for' victims of domestic abuse Poll e con · e I) cep busy o ender levels and what th $800 er their friends, family and issues discussed at with mriversity e · ghts and c mrnunity can do to protect it i. ere among in any day. ~~X9i , the monthly police community the u oming s~f. Having started her career in NOwOnly eeting in the Brighton Marine Th y have al o a "I caution tho~ who make · ghton, she siyd she is pleased Cep:ter on Wednesday. cessful lock- s c ade against lUm or haras $3,499 from wild tu e p because there are incredibl be back in P1e area and is "Rouse breaks continue to be f sed at the center, a one-stop drug arrests, ne wers against people who d 1 a main issue, especially where iii 1 108 packets o s ," she warped. -'Federal co ace for victinls of abuse with th~ sn:tdents are,'' said Capt. ery kind of cw service avail William Evans from the District Evans said. e violation of civil righ a le under one ~oof. Police station. "We've tried Officer Ste\ v'ery seriously, and you don' 1~ "It's a very s~r,iple solution to . ~'!.'L e futhing, had orientations out that one m lant to go down that road." $50p Save connl'ction w th Answering a question abou a difficult pro9J~m," she said. ~PaceMaster $400 e frywhere but kids are [still] of an abused woman ing doors and windows homicide on K It derly being harassed in Ringe Platinurh Pro IPARA:l•l •l'i GS4-05 beginning of Fark, she also ex.,lained the · ith two kids having to go all NowP.,ly NowOnly " E $1,599 A couple of es ~n •1 brought fyrence between, a restrainin of er the city tp visit different $1,l up'therr·conce ~,ving sex order and a stay-away orde cpnters and offices. Do you offenders in k or near a e former can qnly be brou have the time or T-fare to do all elementary sc 1 1d on a y a family member and deal t at?" community C · e "atch, in ith relationships, while the la An offender-E site, it hous refe1 cnce to I resident r is a simple trespassing ord e legal help, s iritual counsel Jonathan Ralt ·•el 2 sex · ven by police after documen . g, pediatric n es, rape crisis offender. d complaints. d nonprofit resources. Evans remin I Evans said they do work a I A partnership between the poll ·e can d iith stay-away orders, and gav ty of Boston and the Suffolk they have a tu e example of the Conuno ounty district attorney's office, agai ~ t him or e ealth development and sta i is modeled after the nation's the t•~ tms of ~ ro way ?r~ers agajnst as ~any t center in San Diego as a Crin1e Watch 1s 0 mdiv1duals whom police ca tter way to serve victims of JFk up if found n the premi omestic abu~ and child abuse.
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I Alie d drunk The caller said the occupant of shov 1 scop Apt 3B was very uncooperative, cha ed him as he drove away rence D. McAndrew, 23 and hit his car and him on tl\i. 1 o 693 East 7th St., Apt. 1'. face when he stopped and rolleci. South I Boston, was arrested do the window. The suspect:, March 19 on charges of assault d~~· ~ ~s and said his neighbor , and bl\ ry on a police officer, • hit m the face...... :-, accor 1ng to a police report. Respo ding to a fight at 70 . -~:.. Cheste: St. at about 12:30 a.m., Ar ed robbery ·~: · police gan clearing out a party ~ The Missing SoCk there en the suspect came and 1 ~ Laundromat was . yelled profanities at them, ro ed March 23 by an''. report state. "Cops f***ing u ~own suspect, according to:a . suck, ** you all, go die pig," ~ep~rt . At 8:56 p.m., policS ~
he re 1 rtedly cried. When an mve tigated an armed robbery' &.: _ officer ent up to him, the sus 184 · Commonwealth Ave. 11)[ pect egedly punched him in man ger reported that a suspect,.' 1 the ch t and then said he did not we · g a knit sock that covere4 know e was an officer, police his ce with hole~ cut out for th!ri , said. fter speaking to him, eyes approached her and saii:( ~ 1 police oncluded he was drunk "~o are you? Are you going'«( and to! him he would be arrest g1ve me all the money?" He ilie,il ed ifh9 kept acting in a disorder alle edly displayed a 12-incf ly er, according to reports. chef s knife and said, "Let's g!W The su 1 t walked away, police H up!" The manager safd said. ive minutes later he she as able to press the alarm reporte' y got into an ~ent butt n under the desk, but it clld; with other officer outside. not ork. She gave him abcfu When ey tried to arrest him, he $3 in notes of various denom:: · storme back into the house, inati ns. On his way out, the sus; · police aid. Police followed and pect grabbed her cell phone an:Q, , 1 fled reports state -~:· he co • ued being aggressive, ' ' II(' reports tate. He was eventually :~·r pushed to the ground and hand Store break -in cuffed, lice said. A convenience store.in ' 1 Brighton was broken" Bag ,f heroin into and robbed on March n~· 2 , a Baccari, 23, of 111 acco ding to a report. Po~· T mont St., Apt. 302, was res nded to an alarm at tM7 sed March 24 to appear C berland Farms store at l>i8 ton District Court on Che tnut Hill Ave. and saw th'af' charge of drug possession, the ,ead bolt on the front door' accor · g to a report. At about 5 had n pried open and the dl'i I • p.m., cers servmg an arrest iron used to do so left on the" warrap at 111 Tremont St. saw grou d outside. Inside, the ATM~ the sus ct staggering down the had been damaged, but l:W'..; corrido , reports state. She was mon y was taken from it. -,.\·· report y under some sort of sm afe had been remo~ · narcoti , , and another resident fro behind the counter contam"-.. asked r what she was on. She ing 100 and small change. 'fhi; said sh took five of her father's surv illance video showed three large : n sleeping pills, police mas ed and gloved men and tlie said. P · ce called an ambulance, Thomas C. Trites, 21, of 1 where a teacher separated them Jeep 01erokee used by them. . 1•• er condition. As EMS Mulberry Drive, Peabody, we - and gave them a warning. A Christoph Ii;ving -· pe1'P tried to help her up, arrested March 19 on charges o teacher was punched and bruised Bennett, 22, of I 98 Mi orssold she -re rtedly tried to conceal disturbing the peace, accordin by one of the two students while i:...... '. M hanic St., Apt. 14, some · g in her hand. When to a report. At 12:43 a.JIL, poli trying to break up the fight. dri ks at Hurley's Fo borough, was arrested asked t show it, she threw a bag responded to a loud part) at Police caught minOPS' M :h 24 on charges o a war of hero on the ground, police Greycliffe Road and reportedl buying drinks froni according to a report. Police Suspended license 1 said. S was later reported to be saw several men flee into Hurl y's liquor store on Marclf Jnding to a fight at 2121 Alexander Pevmer, extrem ly violent at St. Archdiocese of Boston buildin V. 24, ording to a report. At about.. Co lffi0nwealth0ve. reportedly 1 0 22, of200 Swanson St., Elizalxj 's, hitting and spitting property. Neighbors a~ked poli 5:55 p.m.; officers che.cking JD!!; the suspects One was found Wmchester, was arrested March at hosp al staff. to quell the noise in the base outs!· e 1441 Commonwealtli ave a defaul warrant ort of ment, and police ent red to fin 21 on charges of license suspen Ave. found two men under the I eboro Distri t Court. sion, according to a report. Police Publi a large party with beer keg age f 21 leaving a liquor stoti" reports state. All guests we stopped a black Lexus with an after buying alcohol. The sto'te t 54, expired registration at Brighton man g r confirmed that he soli! asked to leave. The residen 1 3h Haggerty, demanded to see and Commonwealth avenues, thell\ the bottles after being search warrant and alleged! reports state. A cbe.ck revealed sho1n fake IDs. -The alcohol w~ that the driver was operating on a refused to listen to ex.planatio se~, criminal complaints we!! about 911 calls and comp! · suspended license due to pay filed for the 19-year-oi The Proposed Project consists of a six (6)-story residenttal condominium building containing 103-units and a two-1~1 . below-grade parking structure with 129 parking spaces. Copies of the proposal may be viewed at the Boston Redevelopment Authority, 9th Floor. Boston City Ha ll Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM For more information contact: Jay Rourke Boston Redevelopment Authority One City Hall Square. 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201 PHONE: 617 .918.4317 EMAIL: [email protected] Harry Colling;. Executive Director/Secretary (O Closet sbyDesign 8 t'.i1 Friday, March 31, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 5 tonbrightontab.1m E 0 NE AFFORDABLE BRACES NO MONEY DOWN t- $1 mpage1 · cting adul for three ~ars Allston. ould also tea~hes ' lf-defense tasses, tra diti'onal l weapons fr advanced students and cardi . ··1 ' I I I - -~------.... - ·------ ww.allstonbrightontab.com age 6 Allston-Brighton TAB 1 I . FR M PAGE ONE He're Comes The Bride I •Mother of the Bride & Groom •Guests I Large Sizt!f Available We Haye It All Touch of Klass 552 wal.hington St. Canto~, MA 02021 781-828-7847 ' Michae• Lydon, 21, came home from Ira said. Even if it waia brief break. he LYDON , from page 1 'Just being o far away and young gives you a tar, a sound that wpuld soon cherished helpig his dad Patrick, teach him to crouch ~d huddle whole new outlook." Lydon, a carpeter, hanging out up like the others. with his older bDther who works ne Day Installation "Just the fact that there's dan Michael Lydon at the Faneuil 'tlarket and meet No ,,,,,,.,,, gerous stuff going on all around ing his girlfriern after month& you is something," h~ said. "And His favoritl neighborhood encounter improvised bombs memories are hanging out in Noltrfn knowing that every' time you th y got to spend t gether in New c ,~ 1,a fM/ioll ~~ 1grg leave the base, you may not Yi rk Oity during · s brief visit planted in the street by insurge11ts Hobart Park, sowboarding on come back." s month, but · d this is the to attack convoys. "I've seen a weekends and ptying basketl;iall few blow up close by," he sa tl. . .-~M'§UfdimlOW!d# This is also a fact that haunts h est thing she ever faced. with his buddie in the summer. his family and friendS. "I didn't want to go, but I ''It makes you value life and liv- He also likes to at at Mandy ·'11d < ~~~;~t;dud§ ....~;...~tJJU Even though she j.s happy to he said. "I'm ing so much more." · Joe's or ImperiaPizza. ., ''I grew up in lrighton. rd)}ke hear from him every week and · gtodothe tlcan.Every- Tuey also encounter friendly to stay here," he aid. "Boston's a receive e-mails every other day, o e supports me, ut they don't faces, many of whom are look big enough city )r me, but small mother Josephine Lypon said she ow what it's · e. I'm worried ing for food. enough that ya know every worries about him constantly. "It hours a day, hoping that I Lydon said he has been on ..I. about 50 missions so far and has one." was kind of hard to see him go don't get a bad phbne call." •f(Jd#n,.,,JIO MORE MOCft'I 0 the first time," she sighed. He logged 120,000 miles of travel Lydon went • school at St tells me not to wateh the news A new life with two dozen trucks. Columbkille's anc'.Trinity Catholic. ~ISitJMI ~... Im U§{llJM!j6§ Back home tls year, he en IAPUO, H.. UD., 1JL., NA#B, AMM&MI$/ much, like stuff on CNN, be For Michael, w;ho misses them ''It's a complete change of cause it may not necessarily be , Iraq is a s,ge new experi- lifestyle," he said. ''It's really a joyed hanging m: with friends in Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury r tnte. But I worry about what he nee, one that has definitely lot different." does and where he goes." hanged him. "I think he's more mature, It's and at local pizia stores and b Kristen Camerano, 20, his girl "It's hard bef.g away, but it opened his eyes to how different in Brighton. A day before 1e left, he went friend of six years studying crim hanges your rspective on things are elsewhere. He appreci school to give a talk to the _ inal justice at Fitthburg State . e," J-ie said. H regrets missing ates being here a lot more," said College, cherishes the weekend ut on Christm s, not watching Camerano. ''It has changed him niors there. 1 He will be \\!;!ck in s4'e .s youngest br ther grow up I in some way." months, and his mother is alrdd d iiot being 'th his parents While he'doesn't like to talk to hoping he won't have to go a · d !flfriend. her about what goes on in Iraq, ''I was sirprited he "Just being far away and his mother noted that he had put called," she s!W. "I know o young gives a whole new on a little weight and is more y~u people have hruder lives, bu[ outlook," Lyd3n added. "You tanned. body else's sonis as valuabl value things b k home - the His younger brother, ean mine." fact ~at you c wake up when- Lydon, a sophomore at Trinity As friends aJ.d family c t ever and go o tside when you Catholic in Newton, used to be G wan ." fascinated with the Anny, but down to his return, Lydon i! ready back on a mission. 'e A typical da at the base has doesn't think of it as fun any wrote to the TAl3 in an ?'~F d l your papers - a 2x2 him waking up at 6:30 a.m. with more, she added. We recently ran a recruitme this week that it's much ~er a py to say that the training at 7 a. . At 11 :30 a.rn., display ad·for $180. I am ve Good to be home being back. t our recruitment go~s ! he ljias lunch d works on the While it was "kinda weird" to "When I left, 1 knew W1Ji I response was excellen and vehicles, gettin them ready for a see Logan Airport and the crowd was corning back to, so it 't trip. At 5 p.m. it's "chow" time of people there after the stark hard saying goodbye. But ~ en and) he relax by watching a ness of Iraq, it was also a relief. that plane landed in Kuw · it Dvp, fiddlin with PlayStation Tue first thing Lydon did on was a whole other story," h ', · d. or V,taking c s and checking e coming home was having an "Leaving Kristen and my f . y mail. hour-long chat with his mother again was definitely the h st But all this hanges when he's and buying a dozen red roses for thing to do. But that's som g on a rruss10n. en the men stay his girlfriend from Minehane's. that you have to take in up until 2-3 .m. and sleep all He also drank legally for the stride. I gotta run, gotta day in order t start out at night first time on St. Patrick' Day road agaiIL" 'They get the· gear, ammunition after a corned beef and cabbage He hopes to be safe and and vehicles ady at 7 p.m. and dinner at Tue Corrib with his home in October "to finish *e out - metimes as much lege and what life b family. see as ~ee days n the road. ''It's good to be home," he me." On the w , they sometimes Tue Women's Lunch Place is at eating well, or drive clie medical appointments. Ad 1 n Voluntee~ at 67 Newbury St., Boston. al opportunities are availabJ or Mass Ey~ and Ear licensed mental health clini' s Tue Mas~achusetts Eye and One With and attorneys. For more a- ,.. inf ,. Ear is seeking volun One seeking tutors tion, ail ttlersInfirm* to wor in the Gift Shop; to call 617-450-1235, 1· "'.. Make a Difference. Assist an [email protected] or .. assist patie ts and staff on the www.aac.org. ., ..• Surgical Se ice; to work as re international adult or young adult • ceptionist £ r the family Waiting learner pick up English kills and • prepare for work in America. One ...... Room; and o assist with clerical Connect with "' With One is seeking volunteer tu "' tasks. A ppli ants must be at least others at EarthWorkI - "' open the doors to thousands IS. All vol teers receive meal tors to supplement their ESUOf This expanded Jobfilld secti fice Skills Training Program. EarthWorks Projects hel~n youchers validated parking at nect people with the earth · · 1 yers in Eastern Massachusetts Leaqi about a different culture as of job opportunities from top their own communities. - you help to launch a person's ca theFor infirm1· mo information, phone Works, a nonprofit, gfllll1 ts during the k oj April 2nd! reer in this country. Training and volunteer rvice manager Ruth urban greening organizatidn, suppert is provided. CaU now at Find your next career in Doyle at 6~7-573-3164 Mondays motes environmental [email protected], ~ough Fn:ctays from 9 a.m. to 5 617-254-1691. ecological awareness and lh$,ls .Or visit the Volunteer Oppor on projects that foster stew~P ties on of Mass Eye and AIDS Action of reclaimed open green sJFce! in E: www.f. l.harvard.com ... Committee help the Boston area. Ongoin~ uim .. AIDS Action Committee, New wilds restoration, uxban~-or&d • maintenance and school- - .. resentative Today or Volunte rs England's largest A1DS service .. Advertisers Call Yo orgauization, offers opportunities door classroom projec ~ •.. needed at Lunch Place community volunteers. I ,• • Tue Wo en's Lunch Place is a to work directly with people liv .. :4-SELL ing with HIV and AIDS. Volun For more inforrnadon on · 1-8 0 daytimes lter for poor and home neighborhood projects, ~ this section. less wo n and their children. teers answer the h tline, call ' on clients to see how they're doing, Works membership, ho ·cU1hare Anyone · terested in volunteering classes or guided na ~ is asked call 617-267-1722. spend quality time with one COMMUNITY client, help clients obtain nutri call Earthworks Projec at NEWSPAPER Summ r internships . are also 442-1059 . 5 tOMPANY tious fcr1 and inform tion about .. tUU d ,.,,. I (e111pu1y available. ' ' . Friday, March 31, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 7 stonbrightontab.com FROM GI~ 0 NE g for tatdines ? Smi Principal charg ~~!'.:~tf ,~off. "For God's ke, I thtm money to go eat everything we do .is designed to r: you more sometimes. Half of h m 1~on't have enough reasons to smile every day. Like o ering up to $600 off denrures starting at $19 . y So come in today. You're sure to leave wj.th a smile. r------up;:o------late usually because they co 'We work with them very setj ! ~ $600 OFF DENTURES from another part of town ou:;ly to make sure they know l '{::J STARTING AT $199 the:y have to be in class [on have to rely on public transpo '""'~-----1 ------w~------time)," she added. "We know it's ti on. l ~ $49 NEW PATIENT On any given week, they h e illegal [to charge students for : '{::J EXAM AND X-RAYS about 100 students out of corping late)." J :~ . A.senior from Hyde Park w~ ·-o;;~-;,;i~~;;;;;;j;,;;;~-;,;;~~-,;;.;; ~Not 1vaH dwlh proiool ~ OfllOilG \\Uk. (amJI be comoned coming late to school. wilh ott Burgin Pkwy/Concourse * 617.847.4TA" Route I ~outh * 78L 33.TANS I LaC11• tfllWtd~, UMatl ~ AeP l.MAllNlle Ctnter, stlelUl1e Comml#lllY CerUr 1'11111: 81,111, - Hoon MEMBER'S: CCIII: Open to barf ant~ ION 10 to18,atnocoet To regllltnllll U I R www.HCMlpolW~or cal 617/423-2006!0""*'• Use this voucher to ~ pgrode your visit to ,_,...,,, foml I• the HT-54 or HT-6o for just $3.00! . I ICM• HOOPCIYY llffll8llED ty COCA-COIA &pelfne Ille IJllmatl Cofleg9 fld(ellJlllFillr.t! At Hoop City, fn at al ION CM Ml, ,, )IMllP, lllCXJt ant play ll'ld ll1e 111111 il buZZerl 'lllfr• ••QI competillOI•, .. ba111811Ji11c:lnlcf,prlzef, ~ ~ ....,.will! NrAAcoachea ant "eat ..at lhe p<, tup1ee appetr· al1Clf and IO mucll more! ...... Johns.HynelVeler.lnf Melriollll ~Center ltolll: 10" a.m. - 6 p,m, CCIII: J1 llOM 12 ant •. 15 llOM 3-11 , tWdllnll.-*"'· mlllllYI FIW llOM 2& ll1del1 ,..$10 M-611/ perl4ng 1'811 al Ille Gnge 0100 ClatllldOll with Hoop City ticket . F« more wormauon ml! A ' www.hoOp-Ctly.com . l ~------ www.allstonbrightontab.com,. Allston-Brighton TAB ingful interactions and activities Donations are being accepted.•• with young people. contribu- Drop off items at 221 North .Bea,.. "ghton Allston Improvement t1ons the elders offi the com- con St., Brighton, between 8 a.m.;. iation meets Thursday, April munity are numerous including and 3:30 p.m., Monday through 6 ID. 7 p.m. at the Elks Building, serving as mentors and role mod Friday, or call to arrange a time. ,. 3 Washington St., Brighton els to children, and sl)."engthening For more information, call Aroyo nter. BAlA meetings are public their communities. · Bell at 617-782-9400 or e-rnailn accessible to all who wish to Barbara Friedman, JCHE's di [email protected]..,.,.~ ~ p ·cipate. For information, call Winship After· rector of intergenerational and 6 7-787-1299. School Program volunteer programs, will receive Poetry reading eagendais: The Wmship After- ch the award at the national confer and book signing "' 77 Washington St., Peking ence of the American Society on ' gram will perfo1m a night f n Allston Village Main Streets ex.. Garden, wishes to extend and dance Wednesday, Ap · Aging and NCOA in March in closing from 12:30 a.m. to Anaheim, Calif. ecutive director Jennifer Rose will the Allston-Brighton Co give a benefit poetry reading and 2a.m. tional Church, comer of · 1692 Commonwealth Ave. Ap book signing Monday, April 3, .at and Washington treets, B · JCHE tenants Francine Carr II and Phyllis Ch mluk particlpat+ In an Northeastern seeks the Honan-Allston Library, 30!),.. plicant wishes to open bak Center. For 14 weeks, e stu ntergeneratlonal pen-pal pr gram with stude from Dorch ter's scholarship applications North Harvard St., Allston. ~ 1 ery. dents have been studyin Lucy Stone School. Northeastern University wel book signing reception begins at p,1 115 Union St. Applicant wishes African, jazz and swing d comes applications from Allston p.m., followed by a reading at 7'u to erect four units with They will perform for p vice Exam for firefighte will parking in back and be Gener lions Toge her and Brighton residents for its an p.m. The free event celebrates,, friends and will be acco p take place Saturday, June lql. Ap pro gr publication of Rese's second col-~ ,; neath building. Indecisive by live percussion. The c plicants must be at least 19 as of nual Joseph Tehan Allston/ • as to whether or not to raze Brighton Neighborhood Scholar lection of poems, "Hometown for nity is welcom . May 15, 2006, be a present structure or pre nonsmdk~rat an Hour." Book sales will benefit the time of and after appoin~ent, ship. serve and build on house's The scholarship will be one Allston Village Main Streets. Abundant Grace and must pass a medic~ and The bopk focuses primarily OJ) • foundation. physical ability examinatio prior year's tuition and will be open to -23 Griggs St. Applicant seeks all incoming freshmen and under places and displacement. Using to appointment. the postcard's conventions Qf : to construct 102 units. Abundant Grace Ch The deadline for applica ·on is graduates enrolled at the uni versi Brookline Liquor Mart, 1354 brevity, immediacy and, in some. vites the public to its P April 24. Apply online at . ty. The scholarship will be based Commonwealth Ave. instances, humor, these poems are~ day and Easter Sunday el bra ma.gov/civilservice or sub ·t an on academic merit, financial need Owner wishes to amend greetings from destinations as dis· . lions Palm Sunday, Ap · application with $75 fee p yable and concern for community af description oflicensed parate as Cape Cod, Kentuckiana Easter Sunday, pril 16. by money order to the Coivmon fairs. and Croatia. The poems are also:. premises. Pros pee ti ve students should vices are at 10 a.m. wealth of Massachusetts. Visa postmarked from · poetry's more~ 351 Washington St., Seuol and a childrer1 s pro send applications to: Jack Grinold, Kitchen. Transfer of cor and MasterCard are ac~ceed at familiar provinces of love, nature·· available. the Human Resources Di ·sion. Athletic Department, 360 Hunt and loss. "Jennifer Rose's 'post - porate license. Abundant Grace · an No personal checks or will ington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. cards' arrive with news of a world· 4Q7 Washington St., Athens ical church with conte·mn.i.,.,.,..., be accepted. receding- but for her evocative• Bakery & Cafeteria, ap music, preaching and a plying for beer and wine Additional informatior is VAC planning communiques - rapidly into thi!• community. available at the Hum~ Re past," notes poet and critic David .. : license to be served with community yard sale sources Division, 1 Ash~urton Yezzi, who chose her collection. ,- • food only. Place, Boston,MA02108. Hours The Vocational Advancement for the Hollis Summers Award. ~ Garrish St. Owner wished to Tolman, H nan an Center is planning a community 'The poems serve to fix in~ 1 are Monday through F~~~ 8:45 : : erect a two-floor singlec Moran announce a.m. to 5 p.m.; or by c · 617- yard sale. VAC is a nonprofit orga her transient locales, revealing not_ • family six-room house on nization that helps people with dis remote tourist destinations but vacant lot with parking be firefighter exam 878-9895. Recorded inf~ation thJi is available 24 hours a day. ppli abilities find employment. All pro very places where the poet. has neath. cations may also be ob ed at ceeds from the event will go been most alive. Rose's odd as-" toward improving programs and mo~t city halls and at l registration •I Z#Coleclion A mailing to all current league Deluxe players is under way. Walk-i\l sign-up is Saturday, April 1, from· 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the BC Neigh w~ borhood Center in Brighton and' the Honan Public Library in All-" ston. Additional registration infor..J • mation and capability are avail"' able through the Web site ai• www.abll.net or by calling 888- 608-0824. '!i..: For ages 4 through and includ" ing 16, there is tee-ball ($40 per: 2.4 GHZ player), baseball and girls softball' CORDLESS ($50 per player). All children ahtl youngsters are welcome. Sign ip PHONE now. To volunteer as a coach, as~ w'~~ sistant coach, board member, C.ller ID & Cell Waiting et.a::, #GE-2199S-GE-2 call league president Neil Eustice at 857-829-0024. ~; ~88 Mayor Menino: ~ ~ 'Claim your credit!' ~,. h First Alert Boston Mayor Thomas MellinO · lnletf!lak Family Gard and the citywide Earned Inconie · DENTAL Smoke Alann Tax Credit Campaign have #fG-B88 W Batt. Incl. opened a new, free tax preparation WATER JET site in Allston-Brighton for low- tb #DC-ICS ec...,n I'd !;'S.99 moderate-income workers. Taxes can be prepared for free by trainetl' volunteers and e-filed to the IRS ' and Massachusetts Department Qf' $499 E Revenue. Generally, someone' After $t.OO mail-in rate qualifies if earning less tharl' . Air rr:Cener $37,000 per year; income guide:., Autolnllical~ All Dwtf (Bott. Incl.) r..,... lines apply. Eligible workers cah' ~sS..:.~ , all :, claim up to $4,900 and can also re Tall lfrtchen ~·1e111~ OUST ceive information on credit repai'r~ Portable Fan asset building, banking and eme,i: Bags &Air Freshener gency services such as fuel assi:;-' tance or food stamps, as well ~ register to vote. The s~te is located at the ne!{ Allston-Brighton Resource Cen-~ ter, 367 Western Ave., across ' from the Brighton Mills Sho~ ping Plaza. It is a division of th'e Mayor's Office of Jobs and Com munity Services and the Boston' .,' Redevelopment Authority, and • will offer free tax preparation ser~ '. .. l\IOTES, page'91 -.. ~- - .~- -~- .. ' l -...... - --...... - ....._ ---· ...... , ._,.--...,_, .:._,---_..._---.- .....,-....,- - ...... --.. Friday, March 31 , 2006 Alliton·Brlghton TAB, page 9 Wi'Wj OoMri~oomhoom llston-Brighton TAB - call 888-343-1960 COMMUNITY I NOTES 1 from page 8 nity, promotes early childhood vices r moderate-income and family literacy, and connects f low-in! ome working families. lies with community reSADllI'cdl. · trhe ITC is a federal tax cred For referrals, call 617-474-114 , it av · ble to many low- to mod ext. 224. erate-· come workers, but many A Parent & Baby Group peopl don't realize they are eli every Friday, 10:30 to 11:30 gible d don't claim the credit to at Commonville Tenants Colrnmi)J which\ ey are entitled. nity Room, 1285B Comm " ' en working families do wealth Ave., Allston. Registet y not cl:· the EITC, which they calling Randi at 617-474-11 3, have orked hard for and are en ext. 228. titled , money is lost to the en- Parent & Child Play t:ilk c unity," said Menino. meet weekly at the Wi p '..c · ·c hours at the center are School, 54 Dighton l., Bright n. Thurs ys, from 4 to 8 p.m., and To register, call 617-474-11 3, Satur ys; from 1O a.rri . to 2 p.m., ext. 250. filSt- me, first-served. The cen- Play groups are: Tuesdays - 2-year-0lds, 10 a stham RED CEDAR COTTAGE andicapped accessible, and State k1ghway a.m. to 12:30 p.m. W/PORCH 1Dx16 s plenty of free off-street 5 8-255-1710 SHOWN Wednesdays - 1- to 2-mo Oir. Nort11 m 2n~ Exit of1 Rota1y aft r g. Translation services are rd of liglis on right. avail le. olds, lOto 11:30am. $4690 Thursdays - 3- to 4-year-o ds MEDWAY 6X8 PANEL «·In viduals who cannot attend #1 Red Cedar w/stainless olie 1 these clinics may try an ap 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. steel nails poin ent, depending upon vol Siblings younger t.han 6 mo Flat $59.90 1 are welcome. Scalloped $59. 90 uil. availability, I II I ll II l Ill l'l ll ll II llll llf !If ;M' · o also urged Allston Bridgewater Bri ton employers and busi Run of the Chartes 2 Other Pan Is Available 6' x 8' Panel WC Rustic $69 .90 ness to infonn their workers coming up We instal fencing. and ! stomers about the free ser vice 1 d tax site. Professional and C II for~ free o ·site estimate. ey best way to get this canoe an4 kayak races, whic mon y into the hands of the peo elude international, national ple ho earned it is by getting the local entries for ages 12 wor out," said the mayor. older, will take place S IF more infonnation or to April 30. More than 1,500 p ched qualification status, call the ipants are expected to take p e!iearch !itudie!i E campaign at 617-918-5275, the race ·that will wind alon log nto www.bostoqtaxhelp.org Charles River thr ugh Ut>Wl~lW. i Needham, Newt n., Well 1 ~ the Allston-Brighton Re the rest~oom and Waltham, to the day o g s~ I Centerat617-562-5734. Finish Line Festival for the h e the momiing? family at Herter Park, Sol · lb ological questions Field Road, Brighton. Ra of aith discussions elude the $5,000 profe o · ~ · ghton Allston Congregation flatwater 26-rnile al urch, United Church of marathon; 24-mile canoe 1 st invites the public for Thurs race for teams of 10; 19-, 9 ~~ discussions about questions of 6-rnile canoe and kayak fl\l . The sessions take place at 7 and a 6-mile outrigger race. p._ , in the meeting room at the The event ben lits the ares ch , h, 410 Washington St. River Watershed Assoc. ti n, , : · s series presents a variety of which has been woOO.Ug t p c temporary thinkers each an- tect the health arld beauty f Charles River since 1965. s • g attendants' questions. In tb11 six 17- to 26-minute videos, fees are $35 to $55 per p • o ·opening each discussion, at- spectators are free. Finis te 1 ts will hear responses from Festival features a rock-c · 14i contemporary American wall, live music, a giant sli , testant, Roman Catholic and freshments and e:iliibits. l ·sh~ thinkers to a series of six .'.fo race or volunte&, stions. Bible references are 698-6810, e-mail rote@ . s ested to provide starting or visit www.charlesriver. '. · ts for further exploration of issues. stions and scriptures are as ows: pril 13 - Maundy Thursday nebrae Service, Brighton. : A.pril 20 - ''Who needs orga . ed religion anyway? What ~ is organized religion? How , you deal with religious differ ces?" Luke 4:1 -13; Luke Bank employees also get to know the customer's ' :34,43. businesses inside· and out. Some bankers even ,April 27 - ''What matters, any usiness banking t e East Cambr dge SavinJs ay? What gives your life mean BBank Is not on a ou typical tran actions. F r attend the openings, expansions, and celebrations .· g? What does it mean to be fully the Bank, working commerci I custom r of the businesses that they work with. These kinds ?" Genesis 1: 27 ; Ecclesi- means building a a ne ship while offering n of relationships also extend to the Bank's retail cus 1 tes, I John 4. unsurpassed level o c sto ier service. or busine s tomers. One patron of the Bank enjoys banking at I For more infonnation, call Rev. banking customers i ans receivi g perso al East Cambridge Savings Bank so much that she reg aren Fritz at 6i7-254-7841 ore . [email protected] attention and cust i ed nancial sol tions. ularly brings cookies in for the employees who 1munity fo 150 yea s, serve her. . · "ghton Lions Club 1k has exp~ ience bui d "Most business customers have been with us for I .:rbe Lions Club invites businesses Because e a while.They appreciate the service and the people • Fighton residents who can spare depositors it enjoys e of the Bank. The relationships cultivated here tend 1 few extra hours a month to help to best s rve its c s to be long-lasting;' said Tim Bombard, the vice pres yelop a n~~ ~ons O~b in 1 nough to o er the sa e ident of lending. Bombard also added that h~ nghton and JOlll lll the service to encourages business banking customers to stop in community and humanity. services as larger lrt at the s and personally introduce themselves to him. There are nearly 1.4 million small enough to ~ Lions Oubs worldwide in 193 mind. Another bonus for proprietors who do business countries and geographical areas. with East Cambridge Savings Bank is that their per Nearly 9,000 of these Lions live in Since the M¥sachusetts, and nearly 2,000 sonnel are always available. The example set by of.them live in Boston and its sur Bombard is just one illustration of how accessible rQµnding communities making up the bankers make themselves to customers. ~ Lions Oubs of District 33K, Furthermore, decisions such as whether to extend the home district ~The men and women who serve The Bank e comes any bu1ness owner to stop credit ai:;e also made locally. Loans are also always as Lions Club members world by any branc nd get to kno the East Cambridge processed in town and applican~ are notified· by wide are committed to eradicating Savings team stopping in, customer can learn someone they know. preventable blindness, ending what the Ba k as to offer experiencing first Ma,king decisions locally enables the Bank to indi human suffering, and helping in w~ile their individual communities. hand the Ba k' outstanding c~stomer service. Plus, vidually evaluate each client without taking the O,µe-hundred percent of the funds among the a k's branches, ~ver 20 different Ian- cookie cutter approach that is standard protocol rajsed are used to help support the guages ares o en by employees, which,.)neans that for many larger financial institutions.Applicants are p~9grams of Lions Clubs Interna a business er ~as the op ion of working with considered on a case-by-case basis.Accordingly, no tional, Massachusetts Lions and • Commercial the bank in tever languag he or she feels most potential business banking customers are ever !~al communities. ':ro learn more about Lions and Constru · n F nancing comfortabl s eaking. · turned away for failing to meet previously estab- ~,Orldwide, visit the Lions Clubs •·Online Banki g Even mor eneficial is tha a full range of busi- lished criteria. International Web site at www.li ness bankin olutions· is available at each branch While the Bank cannot guarantee that it can oosclubs.org, or Massachusetts and branch m nagers are tralned to provide busi- extend credit or financing to every business, it cer qistrict 33K Lions Web site at ness servic s nd guidance. I tainly does everything within its power to be flexi- ~.lions-33k.org . · For more fuformation, call Lion At most t er banks, the lj>ankers come and go. ble and to look for business solutions that are not B9b Garrity at 781-648-6558. At East Ca idge Savings Bink, th,e bankers come feasible at big banks. and stay. T e ankrs very lo turnover of employ- Finding business solutions for a startup that no Ailston-Brighton family Whil e these r du :s may be ound at arge ees helps b ii positive relati nships through conti- other bank would look at is one example of East Network offers programs nuity. Busin s customers de I with the same bank Cambridge Savings Bank's willingness to go above 0 • ' panks, East C i:e Savings Bank prf udlJ ",;The Allston Brighton Family officials ye r fter year. and beyond its competitors. East Cambridge contends that it N'etwork offers free programs for Instead usiness owners having to explain their . Savings found a way to make it happen.The business , community kn wl fiynilies in Allston-Brighton with finances t new busines development officer ultimately turned into a very profitable endeavor. children birth to age 3. All.tbe fol- that set them a ·1!])ving programs . are free and in Belmont, C. every six o tbs, representa ives at East Cambridge The best way to see if East Cambridge Savings Bank o~n to families in the Allston New branches r Savings take pride in meeting the evolving can make it happen for your business is to visit the ijqghton community: needs of s ness customer personally and consis- Bank because as put by Bombard, "Customer serv- Welcome Baby brings a one and Medford. .1ness custome ~, the stress of having to ice is not 1ust· someth ing w~ tal k about - its• some- time celebratory home visit to core market a tently. For U (~es with newborns birth to 3 repeatedl e plai~ their ban ing needs is .eliminated. thing we do every d y:' months. The visit celebrates the ~fuh of a new baby in the commu- .' WWV;.allstonbrightontab.com page 0 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, March 31, 2(1{16 . EDITORIAL ~ I tradition save 't'l LATS! ... OUN 0 [Of M 0 ft,__, I ,_, 6 · .,, s a list of some people who deserve thumbs up thumbs down based on recent actions. '' WAf ·L.OC..KEI> av • ' J ew a~t lt.tEa. ... Jhl mbs rp: h ,, ' 1 •All the folks who participated in putting geth~r the 105th St. Anthony's ~l show. It was a feat not everyone would have undeFen given the circumstances. Last y tlie oston f"chdiocese closed the school that has ho ed the show for years, a move which might hav ca 1 ed the a~e-old show to simply disappear. Cast n 1 hers did, in fact, drop dramatically, but good n ber of devotees plodded on and made the show .ha •pen one more time anyway. And, judging by the Lett usiasm and boisterous mood of performers and Qt ce 01embers alike last weekend, it was a great s c 1 ces . Plans are even under way for another show ne t ye I . Kudos for the perseverance. 1 I I • • 1 e Brighton High School Robotics team. The ·gr up of .stddents who entered the FIRST Robotics 90 1 petition at Boston University's Aggani Arena ' have much time to build the robot they would e Tl ·ust threy weeks. But when the opportunity top - t:fo pate in the competition came up, the students di ,sh 1 away from it. They took on the challenge with n LETTERS lliasm and hard work. And they kept th ir spirits u '" ' ·thl' s ace. . I f.d~ pite not joining the winners' circle at the compe ·- BC should buy ot convince me that 'Itio I last weekend. more homes option that improves I'm a homeowner in unity. I would be . I Brighton, fllld approximately if Boston College pur· 18 month ago, a nearby single t property and made T umbsdown: family ho~e on Foster S[I'eet it a vai e to faculty and their was sold to a "real estate sp,ecu famili . At least they would • Those responsible for the recent spike · lator." Thi~person transfoljilled take c of the property and I' a beautiful ingle-family h me, not le i deteriorate ~to the house breaks in Allston and Brighton. It' and conv ed it wto hree blight h tit is. pretty simple. Don't break into other peopl ' units. This home is now ed The h me on Foster Street .' was a ai able to be p based Boston College to purchase 1akes time. Until that happens, with 15 stut~nts, eight car and another speculator takes over a I houses. It's a crime. But the thieve aren't an overgro yard 1ith ash. in the n market, yet a family property and put an end to this ece of property, and it cori o y ones i;esponsible for the spike. Students·and A once- autiful mani ured did n t uy it. Most fpni!ies speculation that hurts all of the . ibutes to the deterioration cif re idents who continually leave their door and ]awn is no overgro+ ~ ne ord to live in ¢e city. residents of Brighton? It will t Recen eports show that we help keep speculators out and he quality of life for all the glected w~h a horsesh pit, Brighton ·residents. This d , ws open make it easy for the thieves to do their barbecue d empty beer ans. n population as real es- help stabilize the market. }3oston College option can help rk. Close your windows and doors. Not only ll During the summer month~ . it's c s continue to be out of Although the preference is to f oung families. This is have Boston College develop ul snow. : : y u not lose your belongings, but you will preserv a hangout or these young peo Thnothy Burl I> I .' I ~ ____-2._J....__----~ ·- - + _. I -- 'T" ------~-- . "I . .1 01 dw.allstonbrightontab.com FridaY, March 31, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page11 PERSPECTIV 1~man Catholi ism 101 'It's kind of like negotiating with the Day and is quoted in the Boston Globe ops covering up. Eating meat was noth- 'I Nq(th Koreans ... though that is probably as having stated, ''I'd just as soon· not ing con?pared to that news. • unfair to the North Koreans. " talk about it." · Why did the Catholic Church forget I · - Secretary .of State Billy Galvin Personally, I hope they all toast in about protecting children?Why did they Hell. I've read Dante's "Divine Infer- appare~tly believ~ it was in the church's hat's how our secretary ot state, no," I think these eight guys deserve the best intfrest to squash the abuse? ' William Galvin, describes the ninth level of Dante's Hell. Not fire; but The relationship between clergy and ~t talks going on between the di missed was icy cold loneliness, I hate judging peo- the laity has been forever tainted by the , , arc)ldiocese and parents from Brighton an, who for ple, put sometimes it's hard not to, isn't horribl~ news of•how our shepherds I : tding to purchase the closed Our Lady :highest offi it? ' wandered away from the flock and al : of fresentation School for a future com- iocese. Finally, Recently, I heard the news that as lowed ~olves to kill the innocence and usual, when St. Patrick's Day falls on a faith of so many young children. • I Friday, we Catholics can eat corned beef Making Archbishop Sean a cardinal is " · THINKING OUT LOUD and cabbage without feeling sinful. Of · a nice ~on or, but the real job of being a 1 1 course we're told we have to make up pastor tloesn't take fancy clothes. J ie 1 the day later in Lent. I don't think so. needs to break away from the past and Eveey time I read about an old abuse truly refl ct Jesus. After an, what weul.d J miµtity center. The archdiocese remains case coming to light, sometimes going Jesus h~ve done with predators? Move cl~eless at times. Meanwhile, it must be back! 50 years, I remember all those tuna them from parish to parish or oust the season' for parochial school closings. or pepper and egg subs I was reduced to them? / Somerville is getting whacked again. eating back in my youth while priests Here s ne former altar boy who can't ~ , One time, next-door Charlestown had were abusing and archbishops and bish- believe all the hypocrisy uncovered. I I Fornur es car~ is still uniform -; , I , y memory occasion- ings of the same color. I have h d recent occasion to es provide. They go far to make us ~at suggests their independence j ally swings back to 'The color white did nurses admire n for their service to associate the medical profession Ed maturity. However, it is their M come popular U11til the ear me of the tasks that with deeply personal caring. kill and compassion for their pa- . early adolescence rm nO'f is ~~en, for two weeks in the late century, followiJtg the ne y othet staff e routine fqr them Just as I welcome the presence ·ents that most commend them to '! ~9SOs, I was a patient at the old St ings about germs and their them, techni rv~. ~07 doctors, so of so rriany women among the Jll' .. I have felt privilege:<1 to .re- l pons1bilit1es have ranks of doctors - and count sev- l:etve care from them durmg peri- lof of God Hospital in Boston. spreading infection," re cians and Qrderli for example, I I Seabrook in a 2002 New ey frequently work eral among my regular health-care bct of convalescence. ••• that these l6ose-fi · g shirts and 1 article about nurses' attire. and show themselves providers - so I feel glad for the lt would be foolish nostalgia for RoWING pants, often pf a green, do not I contrast that scene patient with the likes freedoms that female nurses have ~one to want the white unifonns distinguish nurses. ILDER teenage years with those I on who can be rather gained over the past few decades. rought back just for old time'.s cently witnessed as a ho p Though the omplaining o,n occa- They show themselves much freer e. However, some nurses and tient in late life. Now each e forms once worn to express their individual person- pthers do regret the loss of distllic- ' es have vanished, ortunately the ality than in the past and that can tive clothing. They would wel- I I ' nurse is likely to dress in fLying in bed during those long way. They come to work dedication filld c mmitment of be good for patients. f,ome, not the starched uniforms of ays, I would frequently fix my for convenience rather the professJon h not. Nurses I also admire those who visit pa- f'1 past, but rather some way of yes on young women in clothes designed to e till bring both s · and compas-· tients at home. There, too, these f!ldicating that nurses are highly tarched white, well-fitted dress profession. Th· ir outfits ion to their wor as they have women usually dress as they wish, ~killed professionals who ha..e es, along with shoes and stock- from slacks and blouses done traditionally. rather than in uniform, something th ir own standards and traditions. " "" and ter. We can bring in more businesses that all of young people will be producti\le _~ he winter is finally ending, and for our schools after oL the spring and s.ummer months enriched by corporate want to pitch in. We can recruit more vol and engaged in positive activities. ~.:- will soon be upon us. With that and the cultural events and unteers. And we can raise more money to We had nearly 7 ,000 teens sign up for' a s~, itiitime to start thinking about clean progpms that are bigger and be thanks support more cleanup efforts throughout summ~job last month. Last summ€Cj ·I f' ing up our neighborhoods and getting to oUtside funders. And most · rtantly the. year. The more involvement we have was a e to hire nearly 3,100, but that means ere are a lot of teens who want'fu i. ~jobs for our city's youths. Over for friday's breakfast - a city that's from our private partners, the more we can cleaner and brighter and young people really make Boston· shine! This year, work t don't have the opportunity. who have the training and w experi Boston Shines citywide cleanups will take A s ner jo~ is about more than GtJEST · enct'j they need to succeed in th orld. place on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, putting spending money in a teen's pock COMMENTARY We couldn't do it all without April 29. Please join in the cleanups in et, alth~ug h that's important. "':"' of our partners - organizatio your neighborhood. Yourtg people depend on summer Jobs T!JoMAS' M. MFN!No small that join with the city to But the city also needs to be ready for to obtain valuable work expeiience. Non the ~hole is greater than the the end of the school year. And that means profits depend on summer jobs to hire 1' February vacation, the city's Hopeline parts when we all work togethe . summer jobs. I have asked the corpora teens t9 staff their progr;uns. And parebts ' was open for students to apply for summer FQr three years now, Boston tions and community organizations to get depen~ on summer jobs to provide tile jobs. This past Friday, I held a corporate been a terrific success for the c· invdlved. Nothing will be more important staff f I . ., un of the or the fastest, easiest ar to orddr your photo reprints, order online! Canoe & Kayak Race arathon o.. workers! die rs Field. Rd., B ighton Photo t-.shitt zz 13and, food, prizes, r duck-boat! You must use a credit card UNTEER! when ordering online. for Race Registration fo rms and Please allow I -2 weeks for delivery. Cal I 508-698-6 [email protected] or www.c a COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER I COMPANY A Httald Media Company I www.townonline.com/reprints I .... ----~------ www.allstonbrightontab.co Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, March 11, 2006 . ' _,.. 1:- 1:...... -...... -... ..... instrel show a su I ' despite St. Antho School clo By Zoe Pollock CORRESPONDENT It is a half-hour before show e and the auditorium is abuzz: enerations of families congre- • ate; friends of all different na- . onalities converse; children run ircles and play before settling own to eat popcorn and hot ogs. A drum rolls, the piano es and a spotlight appears, an ouncing the opening of St. An "It was a diffe front-Ii ne girl, ' ony's lOSth annual Minstrel Show. The air is thick with old wait t get do . e vaudevillian excitement. tice," said La e enthusiasm is palpable. McLaughlin, • After a tumultuous year, dur "Hey Big Spen ing which the Archdiocese of she r minisced oston announced its decision to ..elose St. Anthony's School, the .. verwhelming feeling before aturday night was that the show must go on. And on it went, with the auditorium filled up to the lhst rows and spirits as high as ver. The show opened with a isterous start: drum rolls, - iovial stomping and yelling from ~hind the curtain. Audience embers prepared cameras and laughed heartily all throughout e first act. : "I've been here a number of ears, maybe five or six. All the local talent, and high spirits; it's a great community event," said Bob Pessek, smiling after the first act. The two-act show has stayed "" yal .to its time-old traditions, •even down to the classic stage set-up. Shimmering rows of bow-tied chorus members, . and the flapper-like Front Line girls, F.vides an instantly captivating visual landscape. The extrava ~antly dressed clowns, or "End en" as they are traditionally own, showcased the singing ent of the older school chil dren while providing an endless stream of comic relief. The repertoire of classic vaudevillian songs varied from "Sweet Gypsy ose" to a special performance f "Blue Skies" by Father Char ile Higgins, and many incorpo ~ated black light special effects. • The second act was more "TD.odern, evoking a holiday ex- avaganza that treasured unity and diversity. The Summertime Fourth of July sequence featured American classics, while the In ternational segment featured a salute to the various µationalities within the St. Anthony's com .munity: Italian, Brazilian, Irish, J m sraeli. dancing to "Stepping Out," one of the dozens of songs perfoF d during the 105th St. Anthony - But in all, the Minstrel Show r c Hurley and JepmHer Hartin. I stirred up a warm giow of times r> gone past. ,..., , . • .. ~I.---- - - ~ I = - I www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, March 31, 2006 lston·Brighton TAB, page 13 Affordable hou By Auditi Guha STAFF WRITER Thanks to an additional $2 mil lion in a series of grants, an old apartment complex in Allston will get a facelift. The Allston Brighton Commu nity /Development Corporation has optained ·$2 million in state grants to help families realize the dream of homeownership at the Long-Glen affordable homeown Sending ershi~ project on Glenville Av enue. This completes a series of Customers gran!ll, including $750,000 from the state's Commercial Area Tran- • sit Node Housing Program, to Your $750,000 from the Housing Stabi lization fund and $500,000 from Website 'I the Affordable Housing Trust Fun ' - a\]. going toward the rehabilita I tion of the aging housing complex. '1be dream of owning a home I has l\ecome difficult for working 1 families, so I take pride in our ef forts' to make affordable home- 'I 11 o~rship a reality' said state Rep. Kevin Honan, who supported this venture. "We've worked really hard in making sure affordable Rep. Kevin G. Honan, O.Alls1tqn"lfl'liglfl I housing remains a priority in the Bob Van Meter, exec:utive di commonwealth, and Long-Glen is ceremony In front of the Lon 11 a great example of what can be done if we provide our COCs the =I tools they need." l II/ CDC Director Bob Van Meter I said this is a wonderful opportuni / ty to address the affordable hous- f ing crisis and help local families 1 sta~ilize their housing situations in a market that has forced many in- div)duals and households to move aw'ay from Allston-Brighton. When complete, 26 of the 33 units. of newly renovated homes will be ~vailable to families with incomes at or below 80 percent of the area median income. There will be 19 two-bedroom units and Kelton St. --hemicid~ suspect indicted By Audltl Guha STAFF WRITER Craig Smith, 37, of Cambridge \vas indicted Thursday by a Suf ~olk County grand jury with two counts!of first-degree murder for ~atally shooting two people and trying to kill a third in a Brighton apartment in January, according to ~ pres$ release from the Suffolk County DistrictAttomey's office. Smith is also indicted on one ;count of armed assault with intent •(o murder, for the non-fatal shoot Computer I - ing o~ a second man in the apart or Home ~nt ; two counts of armed rob Networking bery for theft of items from the Problcms?l victims; two counts of assault by means of a dangerous weapon, for PQinting a gun at two other people 'in the apartment; assault and bat - tery with a dangerous weapon, I so for the non-fatal shooting; and a single count of an illegal posses ; ion of a firearm. The crime involved Julio Ceus, 33, of244 Kelton St. and his guest, Natalie Sumner, 18, of New Locaied at Suite 214 I H~pshire being fatally shot in Specializing in general lit g tion, dom According to Boston Police and Attorney Blai c rdially invites 1 Suffolk prosecutors, Ceus took former and interested clients to contact her at (9 78) 3-2255 two phone calls in his apartment on the night of Jan. 8, and went to VI the door of the apartment after ,"J :fl!lling the second caller to "hold tm.'' "[, After Ceus answered the door, he, ~umner and other people in the apartment were forced to the floor. .On eof the assailants demanded ' the1victims' money and cellular II phones. Then, several gunshots r ' were heard. When the shooting ended, three , pebple had been wounded. Ceus ' and Sumner succumbed to their injuries and the third victim, who haii not been identified, survived. Investigators identified Smith as one of the assailants. ~~~~~++~~~~~~·• On March 6, prosecutors and • !J9lice obtained warrants for his ar • : rest. He was arrested the following • • Certified Teache , • : day in Cambridge and was ar • : raigned in the Brighton District • Wheelock O;>lle e ~ ~· , Cpurt, where he was ordered held ra~~,_- : : without bail. lary, ~ · ' The indictments move the case • : against Smith to Suffolk Superior nsory & Developmental • , Court, where all murder cases in • the county are adjudicated. He will -652-8999 • likely be arraigned there next [email protected] : 1Veek. ·· eaching.com • f You Want to Advertise The investigation into other po YOUR WEBSITE tential suspects is ongoing; evi on this Page, CALL dence suggests more than one per son was involved in the shootings, 78 t-433-8222 police said. - I I I I ..., j, .. DESTINATIONS ATTHE MOVIES Beached in Aruba 'Ice' twice? PAGE 20 L ··············•···········•···········•··•· •...... •.•..•...... ·••···························· Cl~ssic .fini h for FRB We join cities with no all-clhssical radio ou love liassical music. Number one on your presets is the station Y that co;·stently dc!livers the Mozart and Bach t makes your drive time and workda just a little easier to take. But one mo~g you fire up the Volvo, ---~--+--- time into your favorite station, and hear an ebullient DJ chiming, "that si11ging 'Tonight I Wanna Cry.' " Bad dream? N , familiar scenario. Across the coun classicljll music sta tions are cashing JU their bandwidths and selling out to mo~ popular radio formats. Popular as in "pop." It's happening~·ght here, with the im minent sale of all lassical WCRB to media giant Orea r Media.A -binding trust created in 19V9, which seemed to mandate that th~tio. n remain "classical only'' for I 00 ye , apparently has loop- holes. Even if it n't, there is also the possibility that ter Media-owner of five other BostJn area stations, as well WGRB CLASSICAL, page 17 _The station plans t drop 24-hour classi al for xpect that sometime after than · ely, Greater Media will not be WCRB's license is trans Stati n gets keepin a 24/7 classic~ ation on a ferred to Greater Medja major hannel. They put us on a sub (perhaps in early April), chann , but we don't h ve anything defi last-laugh the new o nership will an nite on t yet. I believe the license trans n ce that WCRB (102.5 FM) will no fer pro ess will be aro d April 3, and lo ger 'Je a 24-hour classical music sta that co d take 90-120 ys: Then when WCRB preserzts eighth ti . When the station switches formats, ts to assume (and last) fartoon Fest t isn't th. e daylthe music died just yet. ou be staying th ugh that time? I But it's with ~ix:ed emotions that the e there isn't one folks at WCRB-FM (102.5), gr ter Boston will not only lose its anno er here who's · · g otherwise. Boston's only all-c1a sical radio station, y eicclusively classical music station, ready the eighth ual - and final - · Frobably also lose one of its viost Classical Cartoon e tival Saturday, April ulai morning radio hosts. Laura 1, at Symphony Hall in Boston. lo has been with WCRB for 21 RADIO The day-long, ye , and she, like her loyal listeners, is .T•. J..ME_o_RE_K_...,_ bring-the-entire- sh eked that the Boston area will soon 1 family event in- be witpe>ut one full-time classical music cludes screenings f classic Warner Bros. ra ·o station. We spoke with Carlo cartoons with a de ·te classical angle ut ~ie impending change, a seisipic (like "What's Ope Doc?:· "Tom and s ft in Boston' classical music rac!f.o Jerry in the Holl ood Bowl" and "Cat sc ne, wd a dark day for the half-mil Concerto"), an ins ument petting zoo for hands-on musical , live perfonnances li listeners who currently tune in to and such unlikely enities as a manicure RB bar for kids, and bre. FESTIVAL, page 17 Laura Carlo is surprised that a radio station with t exactly have you been told? 500,000 listeners needs a format change. e'yci been told, in general, that mpre CARLO, page 17 Girl power rules with 'Authority Suburban tween queens hope to become the new singing sensation ine girls spin and dance across the N room, checking themselves out in a full-length mirror as they sing "We Got the Beat." "I'm Rock 'n' Roll Girl, rock on!'' Tarr shouts, raising her fist into the air as she pa- k like best friends, regular pre- MUSIC g poses in front of the mirror as JENNIFER LORD d to ·l>e pop stars. But there's a dif ese girls from the Boston suburbs rd contract. rades in front of the group. · Girl Authority's self-titled debut "I'mAll-Star Girl, let the games begin!" stoll:s nationwide on April 4, the~ calls out Jacqueline as she takes her tum. r life are numbered. "Glamour Girl here, check me out!" says ung!iters' voices to make covers of Carly as she sashays down the line. e appealing to tweens is not new. I .~- -~- - - - -- -.--~ 1. www.allstonbrightontab.com 16 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, March 31, 2o06 1 · 01 ING • ~000 &I ················~·········· ·····•·•·· . eeling a little chili? A uli · ary world tour cilantro-strewn omelet studded ly;• ~ lanova says of owners Lud a United Na rnila and Natan Slezinger and he gentle, protec~ heat of a slow right moment) d etj remove the spices with minced shrimp. It's served cooker is perfe~ -~or the lengthy from the pot o c~iking the vegeta . g-ifyou dau ter Galina. The sentiment is to go. For a with Sriracha sauce, a sweet chili simmering that turns grmmd beef, bles. sauce named for the city where obvi usly mutual. toes and spices into chili. But here at Altl10ugh greed that chili should ' ence, sample "]1e food here is from all the re country with a Palakavong went to boarding k's Country Magazine, we have found be all about th f, :iveral requested a school. His mom used to add fer pu~~cs of the former Soviet untry, and ask Uni n;' explains auJ.anova, who t tlris convenience comes at a price. supplemental o fui'. or. Kielbasa tasted mented shrimp paste and extra odd in chili b bl\con was a welcome was born and bred in St. Peters- dition. tasters were wary of basil to her steamed mussels - b . Zakuski ("little bites") plat- • and the House of Siam kitchen the added , but quickly brown- tees showcase the kitchen's happily obliges Palakavong's re ing and · g $3 bacon sqlved tlris bre th: chunks of chicken breast problem d Ir creased the meaty quest to follow suit. sa vi in cilantro-walnut sauce, Pushing food onto his spoon tlavor of th · bed. chili. y chicken liver pate, juli- • with his fork (Thais typically use While s cocfers are great for chicken aspic kholodetz • chopsticks only for 'noodles), ten.de · · ugh i:ubes of meat, (sla er it with horseradish) and ground J>eef · o~er story. Prolonged Palakavong grazes on garlic 1 en we dtim.ped the ip.gredients from our grilled salmon with stir-fried veg ~-tart Georgian eggplant salad • cooking time e ground beef tough m ut-pomegranate dressing. I : f; orite chili recipe into a slow cooker, we and sti;ingy. ·isc~..ered that how we etables, crispy, fried duckling with etween rounds of flavored : ti und out how just how bad this problem tamarind dipping sauce and browned the mi\cll: a big difference. vo (cranberry, lemon. horse- ' get. After six hours, our "chili" was a "dancing" shrimp - shrimp When fully b eel, the beef emerged ra sh and garlic-pepper), feast on .. : easy, soupy mixture devoid of any spice swaddl.ed in pureed shrimp and touglt after s· h ~ in the slow cooker. sm ked salmon, salmon roe and ·• grilled on bamboo skewers. Green ~ avor. When we left e ~ nlightly pink, we had pie ed herring. The house spe- ; A handful of slow cooker chili recipes chicken curry in soupy broth is better results. ci ty is fresh buckwheat blini . ' ~ uggest partially cooking ingredients on We had one re ism1e to resolve - our subtly incendiary. cnr:s you fold over caviar and , e stovetop - before adding them to the "My mother loved eating here;' chili was a bi ¥· We had been using so ' cream. Leg oflamb is so large low cooker - to develop flavor. Gently he says, looking around the plurn t ground chuck (8 P'!rcent lean) and won it dwarfs the plate; sturgeon colored room. Mothers know best. ~ uteing onion and re Friday, March 31 , 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 17 www.allstonbrightontab.oom THE ROAD HOME RE-MEMBE~ING AM ERIC Written and Pertorme? by Marc Wolf Directed by David Schweizer Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA • 527 Tremont ·ng Orchestra performs at WCRB s Cartoon F ti I. An~ although 'C playlist is ofte ' h critic· d by wanna xperts for being Itel ug too ~fon the easy-ij_st ning side of cl Festival gets la sical ibusic, Gamble · convinc OPENING PRIL 10th h ur classical station. of its fatidity. "We 4o t play what we FESTIVAL, from page 15 think f.S good for peppl to hear;' she "We literally take up every comer of told pretty definitely it's a classical station any says. "We play o research tells Symphony Hall;' says Terri Gamble, a us people want to h Regardless of vice-president at 'CRB. '"We use every b e says. "Someone may A New Concept in Casual Dining ti criticism, the statio provided a room, the hallways, everywhere the fire ·va1 again, but it won't e lout or impact." wonderful access t cl sical music." department says is OK." I An Italian Pizzeria and Home Made Gelato Cafe . The Cartoon Festival is just one more t Gamble, the annual f , noontime concerts at WCRB s Classic l rtoon Festival thing we'll be missing after the pending JO a.m.-4 p.m. is still on this year, but SatufaJ} April 1, sale of 'CRB is concluded this summer, ts: $8 (free for r series of free concerts at Symphony Hall. a sale that is expected to result in a .wcrb.com or S ell iB on hold now and kids 1 and under); change offormat that will leave Boston, 617-266-1200. so proud of its image as a cultural haven, n take· place. alads ;Mourning rad· show thing yet, b I m sure something will 1 ·C,(RLO, from page 15 * Eat In - Carry Out What is Boston losing with this change? c me up. I a strong belief that if a We have tried to present classical music as window's c a door opens. I know that stren a wmmunicator, and I something that is fine and good and worth my . connecting with, no matter who you are. 1 ve radio a edium. We've never been the type of station that preached from the mount and said, "Unless MJlRZO you're wearing white tie and tails or have a sc:d us to everything. I had Ph.D. in classical, you cannot listen to this · g at age 6, and my fa station." We've gone out ofour way to say, fan. I gained an apprecia- i9 "Listen truck driver, listen cab driver, listen , little children, this is your entree to things ·that are fine and good and uplifting." I feel that the whole station, all our announcers, ·have had this mission: We will uplift your life and make it better for you and make your day pleasant, ifyou give it a chance. What do you say to the detractors who have called WCRB a Top-40 classical sta tion that doesn't play deeper moder!l pieces? · Well, the station is a business. And while everybody may tell a pottery store that they have to have Wedgwood as well as the latest pink and purple polka dot things, ifthey don't want to carry pink and purple polka dots, they don't have to. We aren't Public Radio. Our mission is not to educate. Our actual mission is not to do anything but be a commercial entity. And we've been ex tremely successful. : So why won't the station be playing clas sic(J.l music? I don't know. You'd have to ask the new owners. We have half a million listeners, and we've been in the black for the 20 years that I've been here. It's a business decision. Do you have any future plans lined up? I am already a stay-at-home mom. To be at work from 3 in the morning till 1 l in the morning, and to have been home with my child from 11 :30 until he goes to bed, that's being a stay-at-home mom. I'd still like to be in communications. I haven't had any one calls with people offering me any- IRLS, from ~ge 15 ~oil Girl Tarr, 13; Fashion Girl Alex, 13; All-Star Girl Jacqueline, 13; Party Girl Kate, 11; Boho Girl Jessica, 2; rban Girl Gina, 12; Preppy Girl Zoe, 8. Glamour Girl ly, 13, is from Westboro and Country Gill Crystal, l, from Weston. The alter egos crystallized when it came time for the ls to choose their songs. Crystal found herself gravi. t ing toward SheDaisy's "Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing" d became Country Girl. Zoe covered Smokey Robinson "Shop Around" and evolved into Preppy Girl. "We're really all kinds of girls inside;• Crystal says. I have a Glamour Girl inside of me, even though I'm going by Country Girl." "I don't think there's anything else I could be;' says hion Girl Alex, sweeping her blond hair to the side 'm just kind of, like, fashion." Last week, GirliAuthority started to work itself into ublic awareness through a national television cam :mllgn, with commercials airing on Nickelodeon, og ;gin, Disney and ABC Family. Girl Authority ~·t lan to tour until summer, but band memb\.'l will be ·gning copies of their new CD April 8 at 1 p.m. at . d they'll sign and sing at the Braintree Kmart April . I I --~--+-~------ - - ---....-~ Page 18 Allston·Brlghto!l TAB Friday, March 31, 2006 www.allstonbrightontab.co.in: · •••••••••••••••••••••••• This 'le 't as slick as first= AMC LOEWS AMC AMC AMC BOSTON COMMON 19 ffffWAY THEAll!E BRAINTREE 10 BURLINGTON 10 175 lREMONT SI. 201 BROOIQJNE AVE. Off FORSES Ill.· RIU 11~ ATE. 128 EXIT 321 1~FANDANGO '730 517-424-6266 781-848-1070 781-229-9200 Ice Age: The Meltdown (,.) ing scenes derivative of last year1; AMC AMC LOEWS EllTERTli!MEHlaNEMAS SHOWCASE CINLMAS "Maciag car;' Sid is kidnapped by tin~ FRAMINGHAM 16 SOMERVILLE 12 FRESH POND 10 CIRCLE RUJUSSM-Wllllll a1 A.ISEMB~SO,RIE93 FRESHPONOIWA JllVElANO CIRCU sloths wh mimic his behavior and enshrirt.e- · 617-500-4040 or the most part, '1ce Age: Th~e - 50!'"211.ool HIOO·FANOANGO f737 617-661·ml him as th ir "Fi.re God." Talking vultures slid;'· SHOWCASE CINEMAS SHOWCASE ONEMAS SHOWCASE CINEMAS down" is self-fulfillingly sog t RANDOLPH REVERE WOBURN F another sequel in search ofareas n o denly bre into an aerial, Busby Berkeley.;,:. RTE 139, 00' 2!IA OfF RTE 24 RTE. Cl &SOOIRE RD. RTE. 128 EXIT 35 &RTE. 38 781-963·5600 781 ·28&1660 781·933-5330 exist outside of making a quick bu e esque pr duction number to the tune -0t'• film, a CGI follow up to the 2002 "Food GI rious Food" from "Oliver!" .... 1 • hit, features Ray Romano and But " eltdown" appears to take place i.rh ~~ Queen Latifah as a pair of a wooly wilderne s of plasticene pixels. Just montiiS"' mammoths engaging in prehis after mo ·egoers enjoyed the dazzling, stop-'; toric courtship rituals. motion · lion of "Wallace and Gromif ' Where is Patricia Heaton when The of the Were-Rabbif' and ''Tnit• we need her? Burton's orpse Bride;' Oscar nominees thit'! The plot reunites Manny, the made the shortcomings of CGI all too appal-~ · sweet-natured mammoth, Sid ent, it's a g to go back to the "new'' tech~ (John Leguizamo) the lisping nology. .,.~ Don Knotts-like sloth, and "Ice A e: The Meltdown" is also often mah , Diego (Dennis Leary) the seem- neces · y crude, mean-spirited and scary. . And if t fast-talking annadillo sounds volves - WL - a "real" case of glo vaguely · · ar, it 's because it's Jay Leno de- w1ll111ing, a disastrous Hurricane Ka · - · e priving a real actor of a paycheck. Animals , flood, an Israelite-style exodus by all g may rul the boxo:ffice in such films as, things to higher ground and a search for "Maciag car;' "March of the Penguins" arid mammoths by Manny, who sadly s "8 Belo ." But the animals of "Meltdowfi''.'.' may be the last of his kind are an · rior breed. •"•" As in the original, Manny, Sid and Rate G. "Ice Age: The Meltdown" 11&""'.. comprise a lovably offbeat ''herd" on a scenes th t may .frighten very young childre>l.•· I J' ...... ,...... :'~';....,. . ·------...... ;J:t~ .:~ (~ I jl•~: Inside Man (A) f I see a better mainstream I American film than Spike Lee's '1nsi.de Man" in 2006 , I will. be very happy - and sur prised. The film, a thriller about hostage-taking bank robbers in New York City, is more than merely flawlessly cast and mar velously acted and directed It is also a polyphonic, multiracial meditation on post-9/11 America and yet another Lee love song to the city of his dreams: New York, ewYork Can you believe the whole thing starts out to the percussive beat of music by legendary Bol lywood composer AR Rahman? Detective Keith Frazier (Den zel Washington with Kojak cue. ball head and added pounds), a shru:p-dressing hostage negotia tor, has his hands full. He's under suspicion after $140,000 goes missing during a bust. His freaky cast is first-rate, and the film girlfriend (Cassandra Freeman) noon" (1975), John McTiernan' may' be worth seeingjust to hear some:~ has got to have it (marriage, that "Die Hare!" (1988) and the les one call Foster a very bad name';,' is). Her brother, who lives with known, if no less great 'The T: and to hear her respond, · ~ ~. her, is a jobless drunk, and Fra ing of Pelham One Two Three' you." When Washington at ~ : zier's superior (Peter Gerety) has (1974)-and "Inside Man" is top of his game, as he is here, he ' assigned him to take over a stand with them. And like Lmnet's Ian doesn't speak his lines; he sing.s.r off at the venerable Wall Street mark film, which is in fact nam Starts Friday, March them. His greatest perfonnan~ 31~ bank Manhattan Trust. by Frazier, '1nside Man" is abo AMC BRAINTREE 10 AMC FRAMINGHAM 18 AMC LOEWS SHO'WC'SI CNIW much more than a bank robbery. are a delightful form ofbehavio~ . Cl Forbes Rd. FIU!le Poss l.J Slloppen WoO I Friday, March 31, 2006 tan!, if a little bland to watch. (Not sre. His choices result in a descent rated) -Tenley Woodman it0 alcoholism, debauchery and DON'T COME KNOCKING (A·) !Philis, :md Rochester dies, at age 33. Washed-up cowboy film star reward ~P P brirgs conviction, humanity and Spence (Sam Shepard) abandons his re to this role, making "1he Libertine· colleagues and decides to visit his smart, sophisticated and sexually dar- mother___:. whom he hasn't seen in 30 ig film. ated R) years - in Nevada. There he learns he HE SHAllGYDOG IC) has a grown son with a waitress names s Dave Douglas, a man who finds Doren (Jessica Lange) in Butte, Mont., imself tr,msformed into man's best AND AT A TIIEATER and sets off to find them . "Don't Come iend and then back into human form, game ·im Allen growls, scratches and "Ask tre Dust" is an uninvolving Knocking," a fine vehicle !Of its cast. is Jns on ill fours. But ifs not enough to roJJ1,a1ce between struggling ltalian another variation on the Amencan ave this charmless, run-by-the-num Arne1ican writer Arturo Bandini (Colin Gothic, a quirky examination of that ers upc ate of one of Disney's earliest Faut11) and beautiful Mexican waitress institution known as the dysfunctional, UA GLEEFULLY NAS y often improvised modern American ive-actic10 hits. "The Shaggy Dog" is an Camila Lopez (Salma Hayek), who, like Set in a futuristi co ic-book environ family. (Rated R) Jver-plo:!ed, uninteresting mix of slap ANO INGENIOUSLY WISTED Af'l~ r o, is ashamed of her origins. ment, "Ultraviole • i acutely colorful DUCKS EASON (A·) stick, m1rder, mix-ups and chases, with Wrlten by Robert Towne, author of the yet excruciating d I. Violet (Milla oe Leydon, VARIETY "Duck Season" will try one's patience, border c~lli e Coal upstaging all his HORROR-COMEDY." film classic "Chinatown," "Ask the Jovovich) is a y un woman lead ing a but those who endure will be rewarded. human co-stars. (Rated PG) -Stephen omr is also in large part a biography revolution again t t government. She 1 This urban-existential comedy focu ses Schaefer '"Slither' Is Every Bit oftke City of Angels, but lacking in any is one of many em phages, people on Flama (Daniel Miranda) and Moko SHE'S THE MAN (B+) urg3ncy. (Rated R) genetically alter t embody perfec As Wonderfully Disgu ting, (Diego Catano) , 14-year-old friends and Loosely ased on Shakespeare's THi BAUAD OF GREENWICH VIUAGE tion. As the pow rs hat-be grow sick, twisted and funny as I was ho ing it would be~ •• couch warriors whose lazy Sunday is "Twelfth Night,· Viola (Amanda Bynes) IA.I ~ Eli Rat~ OIREC11JROf 'HOSlEt' ~- I' . is a teer age soccer sensation whose frightened of th po ential of this sub "Tl;e ~allad of Greenwich Village" is a shaken up with the arrival of se'l:of 16- school team is abolished. When her culture, they sta e war to exterminate gu~ed tour through the so-called capi year-old Rita (Danny Perea). a neighbor twin brc er, Sebastian (James Kir1<) , them. With hint of he Matrix'' and tal of American bohemia. The film com who wants to use the oven to t>ake a skips to rather than attend his new "Kill Bill" oozing all ver this film's can prioes voice-overs, new and existing cake, and pizza deliveryman Ulises academ Vio a hatches a testosterone vas, originality r ns as thin as water. inliwiews, archival footage and still (Enrique Arreola). Beckett-like and eve * riddled !iCheme: dress like a dude to "Ultraviolet" is a ca less candy fl ick p~ograph s. It's a lavish and at times Homeri c, "Duck Season" has been err I earn the respect she deserves as a lady. comprised of n hi g more than a rro:tipg evocation of a unique commu - cized for bei ng a film about nothing. n Many rr ishaps follow and the story is bunch of action eq ences starring a nfy tr at included such figures as Bob how can a film that reveals the hidde leather-clad lad r ( led PG-13) - truths lurking beneath life's banal su1 as old as a Shakespeare sonnet But the D!lan, Richard Wright, Edith Wharton, Chelsea Bain face be about nothing? In Spanish 'II talented actors, especially the voice J ~ckson Pollack and Norman Mailer. VFDR VENDETI'I' ( subtitles. (Rated R) attenng crotch-scratching Bynes, make (Noi Rated) Mystenous, protagonist V, also FAILURE TD LAUNCH (II-) this genler-bending tale a strangely ':.1.a~ke S'f!~ AUVE(B) appeali1~ ride. (Rated PG-13) known as Wi lliar okwood (Hugo In t~e creepy, Anne Rice-style outskirts An exasperating demonstration of :al 16 BLOCKS (C) Weaving) enga s i a game of cat and of New Orleans, a group of young ented cast struggling with dub1oui Detecti11e Jack Mosley (Bruce Willis) is mouse with the ig Brother-like aoulls discover that anyone who plays material, "Failure to Launch" is, ats a gimP'r, all-day boozer who finds him Chancellor Ada S lier (J ohn Hurt) the underground video game "Stay title suggests, not the brightest l1l i the romantic-comedy chand:ilier self as s~ned to transport Eddie Bunker Alive" and dies in the game succumbs state. V also be o s involved with a Matthew McConaughey is Tripp. (Mos Oe~ to court. When Jack parks SLITHER to the same gory fate in real life. The Phantom of the Op ra-like ro mance handsome, 30-something boatJles his police cruiser outside a shop, two film is good, old-fashioned horror guys d1·essed as blue-collar wor1 I· , age 20 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, March j l, 2006 aradise is not lost. You can find it snorkeling among a million minnows, resting on a beach of 1 ut under :::~white sand and dining It's all on this breezy, island. I And while it's clear that this Caribbean scape remains clouded by last year's ysterious disappearance of Alabama "gh school grad]Jate Natalee Holloway, 's also clear on a visit here that that cloud hould be swept away: The people of Aruba, both t4e native slanders and the Dutch, are graqious, the Ood amazing, the sea breathtaking and e accommodations first-class. 'The Aruban people have taken a bad on this case and they don't deserve it;' 'd Ellen Slagh, a Michigan mother orking on her tan along with her eenage daughter and a friend outside the oliday Inn where Holloway stayed. The girls, dressed in bikinis and enjoy g spring break from college, Said they re out all night without any worries. "I feel completely safe;' said Nicki lagh, 18. "It could happen anywhere," said her ·end Emily Ensing, 18, alluding to the money is accepted everywhere, and all rld Halth Organiz.ation. No bottled olloway case. the islanders speak Engl,sh with ease. ter neded for this Caribbean dream. Brothers · and sisters, mothers and You are made to feel welcome. ou cald rest on the beach for your ughters, newlyweds and retirees all Located off the coast of Venezuela and vaation, but that would be a big cho the same sentiment. Aruba is as about five hours away by j1!t from Boston e. or $39 .50, I headed out into the right as the beaming sun. (from about $400 per persc>n round trip), ora catamaran to snorkel - in The only complaint came from a pack Aruba is also far south of the traditional of omes owned by Dolly Parton f Providence College men who said the path of hurricanes (meanitgyou can visit Chuc Norris. 1 omen are too cautious in the wake of e Pecan Adventures trip (www.pel- e Holloway case. NEXT WEEK IN DEST i -aruhcom) includes an open bar, At Carlos'n Charlie's, the bar where ks ad snorkeling equipment I atalee Holloway was last seen leaving AMAZING VIET J rht in with more than a dozen "th three men May 30, the drinks are tmists and found myself diving · a foot tall, but the opinions are the year-round). The island mmains a con mtOI stream of a million translu- e. All lamerit her disappearance, but • stant 82 degrees daytime, on average, t minntVS. They didn't seem to mind e entire island shouldn't be made to suf with hardly any rain. a burnt visitor in baggy blue trunks. er, bar patrons said. There are two golf courses on the is sh ofbrilliant blues and yellow The drinking age on the island is ·18. land, an amazing 18-hole course and a "pes join' in as I cut through the warm. d at the bar, music thumped and the nine-hole club. Aruba is in the midst of a ter. I a1mst didn't want to come up for fi0wed through the night. But the $230 million investment il tourism, and · . This tri]l> worth every penny. llle island is not like that; you bad to go new condos and hotels are being built on ut the b¢ was yet to come. ooking for those hot spots. the beach. e jumpt back on the catamaran and The big lesson from my visit: One sen My wife and I sta~ at the Bucuti ed out x:per to the wreck of the tional story shouldn't dim your view of Beach Resort (www.bucuti.com) in a G Wo1l War II ship the '.'Antilla" bus island. I walked the beaches for miles pentho e suite complete with living TI;ris sunken~ost of war is a hulking bd visited the bars late at night, and felt room · hen. over! ooking Eagle 400-foot lon8JDaZ.eJDent. And as one of er than I ever have in Boston. Beach We arrived late, so when we the deckhandbid to me, 'This is whet"e ~More than I million tourists visit ·awoke, we immediately walked out onto the momma at papa fish, come." ~ba each year, by cruise ship and by the balcony to behold a vk:w straight out as he everght. As you glide over the · , with a majority from the U.S. (and a of ad.ream resting ju below the surface, you Aruba, go ood number from Boston). American The white sand and palm trees below large fish !pping in and out of the ~\LS Rookie of the Yeor Michael l\Jrkhu~. and the ~of the RI~ are geared up for the 2006 sec1S011. You can be too! Purchase ym semon !Kkets today and get a FREE 2006 odidos ReprKo ere's wh~t RCN gives you: Revolution Jersey. 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Meeting. *Repeat of today's su ~ect to change based o~ meeting; on the Internet. · th scheduling and length Qj ule for March 31 to April 6 parking. 4 p.m. - Government Ops Hearing on increasing beer/wine Ii. hearings and meeting's, . w ich will be carried in theil , j9day, March 31 Monday, April 3 licenses. Thursday, April 6 · 10 a.m. - Education Hearing j! a.m. - Boston City Coun- 10 a.m. - Youth 10lent Crime 1 on BPS Parent/Site Councils and or more information, off. ~Meeting of March 29 Prevention hearing on.. issues of Tuesday, April 4 Family and Community Out B ton City Council Televisioii." Ji p.m. - Government Ops youth violence and violence pre- 10 a.m. - Public Safety Hear- 1 ca l Tom Cohan at 617-635-2Wif H@Millg on Special Law re: Fire vention at Boston Public School · ing on establish Gun Offender reach Program of April 4. 12:30 p.m. - Education Hear or e-mail Tom.Cohan@cityoj ~ ~ent appointment (live). (live). Registry of March 21. ing on Junior ROTC program at bo ton.gov. 1' -~O p.m. - Public Safety 12 p.m. - Boston City Council 12 p.m. - Education Hearing ..ib 'cs across this country- in~ · GBH revamps each evening will be organized tions will enable us to stay com "6:55 Open Call." This year, solely by theme including fine pimtive and continue to be the 6:55 goes national thanks to a ating the best of high-tech m icine with a new attitude that•' GBHAuction art, sports, travel, ine and din bl~t auction in town." partnership with Open Media re ognizes that tr~ating the pa< · :'rbe WGBH Auction is getting ing, and the auction will shift to Network, a free legal service de ti t as a whole person is essen• ~ ' akeover, as the community in an all-charge/all- hip format, signed to help users enjoy a PdcCreath named host ti to the healing process. tut;ion undergoes its most sig with limited in-person pick-up broad selection of movies, pub ''nl N w Medicine," hosted by Danafi cant format changes since jt available for items -;uch as fine art of 'Classical Weekend' lic television and radio pro R ve, suggests that medical!'! buted 40 years ago. and wine. WGBH has named Brian Mc grams, video biogs and podcasts ~ in high resolution. 6:55 partici pr ctice in America may be on According to auctioi:i manager One ofWGBH' mot popular Cteath as host and producer of th brink of a transformation. As;, anya Tulenko, the changes will community even , the WGBH "(Jassical Weekend." McCreath pants will use OMN's personal publishing tool and user-rating sc entific findings reveal that the;,. ake the auction more engaging ,Auction debuted as the ~el 2 joined WGBH's music projects d plays a critical role in the ~ hile enabling auction lovers to ,Auction in 1966. It was an instant owartment in December 2004, system to help select one of the f where he helped produce live 6:55 participants. For details, dy' s capacity to heal, the med d more easily on their favorite hit, raising $130,000 and attract visit wgbh.org/producingfortv. ic community is beginning to , items. ing thousands of viewers who performances and concert The program "6:55 Short e brace a new range of treat-· I 'Today's audiences watch TV called in to bid on a quirky collec 11~ording;>. In December 2005, he became a substitute host for Stack" will feature selections m nt options, including manr, 4ifrerently than they did 40 years tion of items that included a don o ce considered fringe. ' ·~classical Weekend." from previous 6:55 finalists Sun ~~o when the auction first pre key donated by . . Sen. Lev 'I day, April 9, 10 p.m., on WGBH ir,!~red," Tulenko said. "Viewers erett Saltonstall. ver the years, McCreath came to WGBH 44. The· half-hour presentation ~y are used to fast-paced on- the WGBH Auction has offered with a diverse background in ' a Plaza' producer . will be followed by 'Tho-Buck 11.iie and TV shopping experi up for bid everything from a music. After graduating from the t workon ets," a 6:55 selection from last ences, so we challenged our- Model T Ford to ]i.mch with arti t New England Conservatory, he year. s ecial projects elves to come up with ways of Andrew Wyeth at the Museum of 111rorked as an orchestral and producer for the award-win-'" tteamlining the auction experi Fine Arts. The ev nt also has at c~amber musician with the . g series "La Plaza," a produc-,~ tnce to make it easier for viewers tracted an enthusiastic army of Symphony Orchestra of the Upcoming television ti n of WGBH's Boston Media,· ~o bid on the items of most inter- 5,000 volunteers while rai ing Sfate of Mexico, and as principal programs more than $1 million a year to llumpet of the Milwaukee Ballet uctions, Patricia Alvarado st to them while still keeping 'The New Medicine" looks at N ez will use her producership'. support . WGBH': educational Orchestra. He grew up in Fort ~ction fun and vibrant." the mind-body connection on to work on a story for WGBH's f.: To that end, this year's seven programs and services. 'I orth, Texas, and it was his ex Friday, March 31, at 6 and 8 p.m. c "ldren's series "Postcards from 'The auction continues to be perience touring eastern Europe p~y WGBH Auction will air June on WGBH World (Comcast B ster," about the U.S.-Mexic;;p,; WGBH's most iJnportant, high with the Youth Orchestra of 4 through 10, on WGBH 2, from rder and a health special on the profile community fund-rai ing Cheater Fort Worth that led to a 209). 7~o 11 p.m., with the exception of A burgeoning movement is · pact of diabetes on Latirlo' · event," Tulenko said. "We're 11 ve of orchestral music. While ~unday, June 4, when it will air taking place in hospitals and c n11nunities in the United States:' '. m 3 to 11 p.m. In addition, confident that tl1ese modifica- ii graduate school in Boston, ... I :j ! watershed. The nearly 1.5 million atte, cooking and swimming{· • "We are ple~d to add this l1nited States and Canada The un of the Charles citizens who Jive in the water re is a program for everyone. ., new design to o 1r annual com 2.4-rnile Relay Race draws corpo r~ shed, totaling 23 percent of the "As a member of the 1985' shirt designer memorative rac T-shirts " said rate teams, and the 19-rnile, 9- state's population, benefit from a w England Patriots AFC 9'ffici'als of the Run of the Bob Zimmerman, executive di rnile and 6-mile races bring out clean and healthy river. C ampionship and Super Bo~!. arles Canoe and Kayak Race rector of the Charl•!S River Water recreational paddlers 1 I years old Volunteers are still needed for teams, I know how important lected Lillian Chan of Jamaica shed Association, 'Each year, we a.nd oldeL the race. it · s to play as a team," said Garin I ain as the T-shirt designer for try to do something different. I Teams and individuals can reg For more information and to ris, director of recreation for e 24th annual event, set for think Chan has captured the ister online now at www.active. 1 register for the 2006 Run of the e city of Boston. "Our BCYF, I day, April 30. The Run of the beauty of the Bo ton k) line with c·om by entering "Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race, ·reation Team needs you to 1 arles benefits the Charles the excitement of pring and en Charle " in the "find event" win call 508-698-6810, e-inail rote@ j in our efforts in providing qual,., ver Watershed Association. compassed it in a wonderful dow. All races finish at the free Fin crwa.org or visit www.crwaorg. i recreational activities for the. Chan graduates from MassArt graphic for our T- hirts." y uth of Boston. You do not ha'!,e.{ The Run of the Charles race T i h Line Festival, which hosts s spring with a bachelor's de City of Boston t possess all-pro athletic ability ~gtee in fine art and is a freelance shirt has become a collector's day-long activities for the public t help with our recreation pro-~ i¥,ustrator and graphic designer item for participants who come 11t Herter Park on Soldiers' Field Recreation Department Road in Brighton. Back by popu ll!S. All you really need is ~ho has worked with clients such back to the race year after year. seeks volunteers -pro heart. We look forward ID'. ~ Keyspan Energy, Asian Task Racers look forward to seeing the lar demand, the festival features music by the Dixieland-style The Boston Centers for Youth h al'ing from you and hope you f1):>rce Against Domestic Vio new design each year and to get & Families' Recreation Depart- · 1 join our team of volunteero; ting the "free" T· hirt that comes I ew New Orleans Jazz Band l~nce, Boston Chinatown Neigh ment needs the public's help. £; r Boston youth." J,: bprhood Center and RT Engi with their registration fee. Volun while the crowds watch the races out They have begun a new cam- It does not matter how muc!i , ~ring Services. She draws a teers who work on the race re 1md check the many displays. A Boston Duck Tours Duck Boat paign to recruit volunteers to help one can commit. What docai cpmic strip that is published bi ceive a free T- hirt along with increase the organization's ability · atter is that people become in- . ~ ~eekly in the Sampan Newspa other gifts. ' ·ill be on hore for guests to qlimb aboard. Building 19, the of to provide youth recreatJon pro- v lved in the lives of Boston's . pj':r. The annual Run of the Charles grams in the city of Boston for u!h. To find out more inform~~ j : "In developing the concept for Canoe and Kayfil Race bowcas :fi.cial water supplier of the race, ·will once again donate bottles of 2006 and beyond. ·on about BCYF-Recreation DY; : tl}e T-shirt, I worked around the es the ongoing improvements in Those who enjoy participating ent Volunteer Program, ca)l , iqea of the Charles River in the the Charles River while drawing ''Charles River Spring Water'' !'.bottled in the Adirondacks) to in sports and want to support the clores Donaldson at 617-63.~- . s~ring by incorporating the approximately I ,500 paddlers center's many recreational pro- ext. 2228 or e-mail De- J>romote support for CRWA and 20, Boston skyline, a branch with and thousands of spectators to grams are encouraged to join. 1 [email protected];e its protection of the river. Mc f'k>wers that have just bloomed to enjoy a day on the river. The Summer 2006 will be here soon v. Or go to www.cityofbosto~ Donald' will provide free sam oring the Viewer in, while using event features paddling races for and BCYF wants to help make it ov/bcyf, click on volunteerin . ples of their new "Newman's white, which is reminiscent of all all skill levels, from expert to 'The Summer of Fun." From d fill out the form. . the white boats that dot the river novice. The $5,000 Profc ional Own" coffee. Sponsors of the Run of the lacrosse, volleyball, tennis and All volunteers will be requirid · in the warmer months," said Flatwater Canoe Marathon draws golf to soccer, wrestling, dance, t submit a CORI and SORI. ; ~han. elite paddlers from across the Charles include Boston Duck Recycling program The City of Boston Public ,, ' Works Department Recy- ,, r cling Program collects recy- 1 " clables every week curb- ' A Herald Media company ide. Residents in every neighborhood can partici- '1 . . ING ·· pate in this program. '· ' Materials for recycling in " · the blue recycling box for ' 1 collection are: glass bottles; , · jars; tin; aluminum cans and ''. foil; all plastic containers; :· lar.l~~iJ~ ! Whether you're just starting and milk and juice carton/ • drink boxes. All these mate- .. • Lawn Maintenance yQur career, changing careers or looking for your dream job, rials must be rinsed out. La • Spring & Fall Clean-ups bels can remain on, and caps ' • Complute Yard Care YfU'll find what you need and covers can be recycled. • Brick Walkways il"I today's jobfind's special Paper products for recy • Residential I Commercial cling include: newspaper; ~ Fully Insured magazines; junk mail; white 781.329.5433 GET HIRED edition! and colored paper; paper bags; phone books; paper- ~ Fratured Advertisers: backs bookS; and corrugated · cardboard. All these can be ' placed in paper bags or tied 1 D. Foley Landscaping with a string; do not place in , Ehlployment Services box. Corrugated cardboard · Mc.Ffoul can be recycled. It should be 1 .QillNOW Griffin Electric, Inc. flattened and placed under ~ PAl,ITING or next to the blue box. No Interior & Exterior & plastic bags accepted. 1 for I L~stig, Glasier Wilson For more information or l •• V & POWERWASHING Melrose Internal Medicine to request a blue box for re cycling, call 635-4959. . Special Rates Over 20 Years Experience S~nior Link Residents of buildings Pully Insured • Free Estimates with more than six units , Springwell, Inc. should have the landlord or 781 .. 255. '1311 building manager call 635- TLC Nursing 4959 for recycling services. For missed pick-up, call ~ictory Heating & Air the Sanitation Office at 635- 7573 for collection. !• ~--- Friday, March 31, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 23 AROUND TOWN · City's Recrea on ed to extend our service in new· ention, large Department ways to generate interest and en a artment thusiasm among our listeners." ~ilding residents: seeks volunt ers Highlights of Classical Music The city of Boston Public The Boston Centers for Youth Mtmth include: & Families' Recreation Depart- A. Classical Conversation with .<;irks Department Recycling ment needs the public's help Yo-Yo Ma Wednesday, April 12, ogra.qi. offers recycling for They have begun a new cam- 11 a.m., and Wednesday, April e apartment buildings paign to recruit volunteers to hel~ 26, 3 p.m. 89.7 classical hosts ughout the city. Boston resi increase the organi.Lation's ability Cathy Fuller and Richard Knisely p.ts living in an apartment to provide youth recreation p~ dhcuss the state of classical · ding'with more than six units grams in the city of Boston fo mL1Sic today with legendary cel- ho would like recycling ser 2006 and beyond. lli.i Yo-Yo Ma in this special one- .ces in the building should have Those who enjoy participating hour discussion, the first in a reg- eir landlord or building manag in sports and want to support the ularly occurring series of call 635-4959. center's many recreational pro- conversations between 89.Ts Materials collected include grams are encoUt ged to joit classical hosts and producers and , lastic containers; glass, tin and Summer 2006 will be here soop significant figures in the world of uminum cans and foil; and and BCYF wants to help make \t classical music. ptic packaging such as juice "The Summer of Fun." Frorr, Launch of 89.7's new, 24-hour containers. Paper products lacrosse, volleyball, tennis anp classical HD radio channel. eeepted include junk mail, office golf to soccer, wrestling, , WGBH 89.7 expands its classical " I aper, newspaper, cereal boxes, theatre, cooking and swirnmin , music programming with the agazines, phone books, paper there is a program for evecyone. lallllCh of this 24-hour all-classi- ack books and corrugated card- "As a member of the 19 cal HD radio channel. Accessible New England Patriots by HD radio owners, the new For more information about the Championship and Super Bo l c:riannel will feature a mix of arge apartment building recy XX teams, I know bow irnpo t 8~ . 1's original classical music as ling, call John McCarthy at 635- it is to play as a team," said well as programming drawn from 959. Veris, director of recreation f; r other public radio sources. the city of Boston. "Our BC Live Boston Symphony Or- horus pro Musica Recreation Team needs you chestra broadcasts Fridays, April ~Chorus pro Musica will per join our efforts in providing - 7, 14, 21 and 28, at 1 p.m. Tune in orm liturgical music by two ity recreational activities for e ~J 89.7 Fridays during April for nowned modem composers, youth of Boston. You do not ha e tllese special live broadcasts of ton Bruckner and Igor to possess all-p athletic ab. the Boston Symphony Orchestra. travinsky, Friday, April 7, at 8 to help with our recreation p Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, p.m., at the Cathedral Church of grams. All you r •ally need is Schubert and Sibelius are among St. Paul, 138 Tremont St., all-pro heart. We look forward o the celebrated composers whose Boston. hearing from you and hope y works will be featured through- The concert features Bruckn will join our team of volun · out the month. er's Mass in E minor and four for Boston youth." Live broadcast of Verdi's "La Cet Hi edf It does not mader how m h "Graduals," and Stravinsky's 'fraviata" Sunday, April 9, 2 p.m. Reach more an 1.2 potential job time one can commit What d WGBH 89.7 broadcasts live from Massofl948, "Pater Noster" and seekers each onth in Get Hired! Inside "Credo." matter is that people become - 1he Wang Center's Shubert The While best known for Jarge volved in the lives of Bosto 's atre, bringing listeners one of the Communiry lassifieds and Jobfind. sc1ile works, both Bruckner and youth. :most beloved operas of all time. Advertising Deadline: St!avinsky wrote masterful inti To find out more info n Boston Lyric Opera music direc- Thursday p ior about BCYF-Reaeation De - tor Stephen Lord conducts this m11.ie Mass settings for chorus to publicati n date and small wind orchestra. This ment Volunteer Program, call - presentation of Verdi's master mt'.isic was intended not for the lores Donaldson at 617-6 5- piece based on Alexandre Publication Dates: stage but for the altar, and will be 4920, ext. 2228, or e- ail Dumas' "La Dame aux camelias." Week of Ap[ll 2 Delores.Dona)dson@city f- Live in-studio performances heard to good advantage at the Week of Aprll 30 Church of St. Paul. Soloists in boston.gov. Or go to www.ci f- Thursday, April 6, 3 p.m. Cele clude soprano Junko Watanabe, boston.gov/bcyf, click on vol - brated Canadian cellist Shauna Week of Ju e 4 mezzo-soprano Thea Lobo and teering and fill out the form. Rolston and pianist/composer All volunteer will be req · Heather Schmidt join "Classical ~nor U:iomas Gregg. to submit a CORI and SOR!. Perfonnance's" Richard Knisely 'Concert tickets are $15 to $45, for this special live broadcast with discounts available for from the WGBH studios. Thurs grbups, students, seniors and Become a Big day, April 20, 3 p.m., will feature WGBH members. Seating is re Grammy Award-winning violist seJ'.Yed by pew. Seats may be se- Brother or 'g Sister Be a Big Broiliers Big Si Robert Tapping perfoncing_ live ~!~~~v!fSfi~a:e, govemme~t - lee~ and tickets purchased on accompanied by pianist Judith issues to co muniry calendars, filie at www.choruspromusica. volunteer and hare a little with one great id Bigs and Gordon. this section ill focus on ideas and org, or by phone at 800-658- Classical Haiku Contest is ' tles can visit a advice for a ive adults. Reach this 4276. For wheelchair-accessible park or m April 1 to 30. Throughout April., ride bikes, play video or ard high demog aphic market with seats, call 617-267-7442. will games, go place or just hang ut, 89.7 fans have a chance to win an HD radio through the disposable i swap CDs, make dinner, ca ha Cancer care movie or tell j kes. It's s· Classical Haiku Contest. Partici Advertisin Deadline: pants may submit a haiku on a cookbook for kids flexible and fun. Thursday, pril 27 topic related to classical music, For information, call 8 '::rhe Dana-Farber Children's with 89.7 hosts reading their Publicatio Date: BIGS or visit www.bigb fa Hospital Cancer Care Program, vorite submissions on-air. Entries Week of ay 8 ---- the Massachusetts College of Art bigsisters.org. will also be posted online at dnter for Art and Community wgbh.org. Partnerships, MassArtdesign stu Classical Music Classical music podcasts at dents and associate professor of www.wgbh.org/webcasts. Classi graphic design Lisa Rosowsky Month in April A one-hour interview wi cal Music Month inaugurates ha'Ve collaborated on a new cook 89.7's new classical music pod boclk for pediatric cancer patients Yo Ma on th state of cl ical music today and the launch of a cast offerings: Beginning in ab!! their families, which has just April, visit www.wgbh.org/web recently rolled off the press. new 24-hour clas ical musi HD e ~ radio channel are amon the casts to download these podcasts r a d · "What's Cooking: Fun Recipes drawn from special live perfor ow for 'Family Wellness" will be dis highlights ofWGBH 89.7's sical Music Month throu mances in 89.7's studios. tributed free of charge to incom Classical Music Month under irig patients at both the Dana-Far April. 63 {) 6 -{-{) Complete with special live scores WGBH 89.7'~ long-time ber in Boston and at the Sloan commitment to classical music, Kettering Center in' New York. broadcasts, cl ·cal music pod casts and a Cl ical H · Solins said. Children receiving treatment "In October 1951, WGBH test for listen rs, the mon fg.r cancer often experience ap Radio first signed on the air with my Fund brings this wtite-affecting side effects such musical celebration will pany and the Boston case 89.7's classical musi a live broadcast of the Boston nausea, diarrhea, constipation, Symphony Orchestra from Sym oston. Don't miss this great 1*outh sores, high blood pressure vice while ddivering cl ical phony Hall," Solins said. "Today, all proceeds will be donated 3f1:d changes in taste. It becomes music to listeners through vari·· ety of new media platforms more than 50 years later, 89.7 is cptical to find foods these chil still making classical music avail- I · I 1 Pa e 24 Allston·Brighton TAB Friday, March 31, 2oo6 OB ITUARIE I York City, (rancis Costello and bis wife, graphic Instit\lte. She n i i resident choir member and a Girl Sc ut troop apropos f any situation or topic. t A life ong learner and frequent p · - Monserrat ~era, of Nyon, Switzerland ofDeutschell Altenbeim s· 2C02. leader. atherine Costello pant in derhostel programs in the 't- and ChristEher Costello of Roslindale; Mrs. Costello taught ol and chem- Mrs. Costello was a me~ f the her grandc · dren, Molly, Rose, Jeffrey, Grew up in Allston istryatHydeParkHigh lfiom 1939 . board of directors for B'oston · l cout ed S and abroad, Mrs. Costello trav eled to Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Oaire, Ke~· and Paul; her sister-in-law, through 1947, with a year leave of Council, and was a follower o tholic Catherine ' illigan; her lifelong friends, absence during World II to work for Memorial and Providence Co eg bas- Israel, S ·tzerland, England, Scaridinavia therine Gilligan Costello of Roslin and y parts of the United States· in Patricia B 'nner and Alice Casey; aqd e died Monday, March 20, 2006. She the USO organizing ac · es for service- ketball teams. / cluding {\laska and Hawaii. · many niecis, nephews and cousins. ..,,.,.,' s90. men at clubs in , ebra;ka, Utah She was a longtime membe.IJ o She articipated in Roslindale House She w~i~ter of the late, E~th : ' om in Lowell, she was a daughter of and Maryland. Rox.bury YMCA who swam twfe Costello, illiarn Costello and her twin In her 30s and 40s, ly for many years, and was the Senior itizen Day Program from 1999 th late James P. and Margharetta Foye through 001. brother, J es Costello. '' 'G .gan. She grew up in Allston, and skier, hiker, youth hos le SO-yard freestyle gold medal · Her fun was held Thursday, Marth In 1947, she rnalri Boston Senior Garnes at age 81. / Wife f the late Leo J. Costello, ·who · duated from Girls Latin School in 23, fromf. Higgins Funeral Home, Roslindale. She was a longtime volunteer fill diei:I in 1983, she leaves -five children, 1 34 as class valedictorian, and Boston James Tmy" Costello and his wife, Roslindale followed a funeral Mass at 1l chers College in 1937. Mrs. Costello An active parisbione o Saa:ed Heart group member at the Roslindale pn Sacred H Church. ·~ Parish for years, s as a Sacred the Boston Public Library. She as an Robin chmidlein, of Jamaica Plain, ~ , her master's degree from Boston 50 Burial Was in St Joseph's Cemetery, Heart School PfA CCD instruc- avid reader and poetry lover 1ho could Libby essel and her husband, Phil, of :T\ achers College and won a summer fel Arlingt n, Va., Patricia Costello of New West Rox.q\rry. ~ ' l ship for study at Woods Hole Oceano- tor, Sodality and Pray roup .:riember, recite hundreds of lines from " tions from a new perspective," off and pick-up. 'All the class year-olds and the Full-Day Pro own songs, take ear said McMullen Museum Director roo are designed in acqor learn 'rhythms of various m gr:nn for 5- to 9-year-olds. E-mail d ce with the most up-to-daµ: carnp director Kate Sanders at and Professor of Art History styles and their histocy whic Nancy Netzer. saffty and accessibility standa$ , The James A. Garfield School eludes blues, jazz, country [email protected] or call ana are stocked with educational 617-278-2350 to request a Log on to www.bc.edu/artmu ' ounces that the Boston Police rock, and build percussion · seum for details on the exhibition , ks, toys, and arts and craf]s . artment will offer a free self ments. They will perform s brochure and application form. ac vities. · Oator Goals and Field Garnes and accompanying public pro d fense course for the female res with their percussive ins grams. irector Tma Golden joins ~e i nts of the city of Boston. The together with the Roots Musi Olnic - for boys and girls enter ce ter with more than 20 years of · program has provided many structor with ape~ rmance a ing grades one to five. The clinics ex. , rience in early childhood ~ omen the skills and confidence end of the session. run from June 14 to 16, and June Open house at uc tion. All the teachers are fully t avoid and, if necessary, con- 19 to 23, at Brimmer and May's Sunshine Academy Ii nsed and certified with the Athletic Facility on Dedham ont those individuals who would Sunshine Academy, a full-day, artment of Early Education Garfield School Street in Newton, from 9 to 11 :45 , a mpt to harm them. This is a year-round ~ucational child care an Care and have many years of :li ur-week course. To see when summer program a_m., half day, and to 2:45 p.m., ex. rience in full-time child care. full day. Gator Goals Soccer will center, is now open, and parents • e next course begins, and to sign Garfield's fourth annual S are invited to tour the new school. S shine Academy's curriculfun be offered in the morning and , call Rosa Tempesta at 617- mer Program at the el A private tour can be arranged by is esigned around age-appropFi Field Garnes in the afternoon. 35-6323, first!come first-served. School begins July 5 lasting calling 617-264-4404. The entire a child-centered activities in ac To request a brochure and ap Garfield After School Program Aug. 11. For fiv weeks, a family is welcome. ance with local and state so announces the following dants will enjoy entertainin - plication form, call Enrigue Pol · g expectations for kindei' letta at [email protected] or ourses currently being offered: tivities, swimming. tennis, Sunshine Academy en and pre-kindergarten chil- RAD Kids with the Boston Po and crafts, field trips and m 617-278-2313. n. . Sports Camps, for boys and ce Department - Station 14. Kindergarten through is now open unshine Academy is now at: girls entering grades six to nine: · s is a personal empowerment grade programs at • current! Sunshine Academy Childcare, ce ting applications for the num Basketball Camps - The d safety education program. rolling full-time lots. Re 164 Harvard St., Coolidge Cor of spaces available. For more Eoys Basketball Program takes stands for Resisting Ag- program hours will be from ner, Brookline, is now open. Sun · onnation, log on to www.sun- place June 26 to 30. The Girls ssion Defensively and is tai a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. Mo shine Academy offers full-day, s · academy.com. • Basketball Program will be host red just for children. This pro through Friday. The pro year-round educational child ed July 3 to 7, both from 9 a.m. to offers strong self-esteem costs $125 a week. care. Its five classrooms accom spience program for ~~: For informatiOill. call noon, in the Brimmer and May uilding components empower modate children from 2 months ildren at Boston : . g children with knowledge and Tempesta at 617-635-632 r School Gym. to 5-plus years. Its operating Soccer Camps - The Boys afety tips regarding many areas: Susan Leonard at 617-635-8 5 . hours, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 ature Center ~ ~ . occer Program takes place July ome safety, out and about safety, p.m., are designed to accommo The Boston Nature Center\ 10 to 14. The Girls Soccer Pro ~ chool safety, stranger tricks and date the needs of working par S icntist in Action program i)rO.. Brimmer and May E;ram is offered July 17 through efense against abduction, vehi ents. ' des kids with a chance to ex ~ : l, both from 9 a.m. to noon, at le safety, personal safety, Inter offers summer cam Sunshine Academy's newly ore the outdoors and do scienee - Brimmer and May's Dedham ~ e; .safety, bullying prevention Brimmer and May Sch constructed building has many ;_£leriments. Participants might Street Field in Newton. d sexual assault prevention. nounces the following unique features including a pri '.le a snowshoe hike to look .at To request a brochure and ap Roots Music with Young Audi- camps being offered this vate outdoor classroom area for tryicks, experiment with ice and plication form, e-mail Sports Summer camp for chil water play, science and nature ac s ' ow, or create a model airplane. nces of Massachusetts - a 10- Camps director Peter Gordon at grades pre-kindergarten tbJPil.lgh tivities. An all-weather under To register or for directions &I eek music program instructed [email protected] or 617- y Dan Fox, a graduate of three - Surruner Camp ground parking area with private blic transportation infollJlll 278-2323. For information about four two-week ·oos elevator access dire£tly to the . n, call 617-983-8500, ext. · Berklee College of Music. In this iill summer programs, log on to 6 3. _, progran:i, children will learn how June26through Aug.18. center, provides safe, easy drop- brimmerandmay.org. to: improvise and compose their a Half-Day Program for 3- BRIEFS For more than 50 years, BCT bj1s Oak Square YMCA the blind aod vision- aired communi- brought live theatrical performances to ty of Massachusetts, aro:pts old cars genei;~ ns of young people, while 'II ~ hosts Healthy Kids Day as donations. The as ation will quick- provi..,;.,1g an out of school ex.periencej91" The Oak Square YMCA hosts Healthy ly pick up and tow o old donated car thousantls of children. Boston Chil~)l's Kids Day on April 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at for free. In additio e MlSSaChusetts Theatre~I one of the oldest children's tpe the Y. Events include healthy physical Association for the · d w:ill take your aters _in the United States, has presel)..ted activities and snacks, rock climbing, old boat, trailer, , mctorcycle, jet multic tural troupes since it was foupd moon bounce, mini-swim lessons, kayak ski and snowmobil F more informa ed in 1~51. Each production brings ,to instruction, obstacle course, hoop tion, call 888-613-2 7 . gether young performers from the inn.er shootout, face painting, raffles and more. city an~e outer suburbs - from eve!)' Several local health agencies will also at neigh rhood, socioeconomic gro9p tend to support the event. For more infor and cul background. , mation, call 617-782-3535 or visit Tick~ts for all performances may be www.ymcaboston.org. The event is free obtaine!f by calllng 617-424-6634 or Y!P to all community members. iting th~ BCT Web site at www.boston childrftheatre.org or www.theaterma nia.co . The theater is handicapped Old cars needed accessi I . , The Massachusetts Association for the Blind provides services and programs to l-1 Tell us bout .. . r) BREAS your P oudest CANCER: Mom oment Preventio and we'll publis~ it in our May issue. Was it when your chi I ~ offered to share a toy 'is the Cur with a playmate or when your daughter made a Winning shot at the sketball game? Littl~ or big achievem nts can make any mother proud. It's time to share. Sorimpty mail '"'"'"a submission ~ 'I"'""''"'"'"'rom t Proudest Mom M nt, c/o Parents and Kid , 254 Sec~nd Avenue, Needham, MA 0249 • Remember to also pf ·Vide your name, hometown and conta t number. Deadline is April 5. Pho:J.: •ccepted. Submission will be print IdIn May issue as space allows. One-Mile Swim, ·Two-Mile Kayak, parent andkids SPONSORED BY orThree-MileWal to Benefit the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition .. , I • ! t ~ --- - ' Friday, .Mt-ch 31 , 2006 lston·Brlghton TAB, page 2'5 stonbrightontab.com. AT TH LIBRARY Stories and filrns Th ~ schedule is: April 10, B htonBranch nie;, and April 24, Baby Animals. Stories and films for chil n Ree and open to the public; J Road, take place Tuesday , 10:30 ~istration iS required. This is a free program; all are • Lap-sit Story Tune, Monday , an. To advertis.e your Retai or Real Estate vited. 10:30 am. Children age 4 ru¥i business in the Aliston· rlghton TAB ' ' y<;>1mger and a caregiver are w~ Homework a istanc I come to join in for stories and a or one of the other a ard-winning Homework assis11mce is av · - craft. o registration is req~ Eastern Massachuset s Community " Preschool Story Ttmp, able Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 p. l Newspaper Comp ny papers: Wednesdays, from 10:30 to 11 :15 and Tuesdays through Thlll'SIJllVSJ 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., eitcluding h li am. and 2 to 2:45 p.m. Fbr pn:$Choolers age 3 to 5 and a care days. g).1ll!r. 'There will be stories and a crnft. Free. No registration is f- quired The schedule is: Apri1~2, Faneuil Branch Qlicks; April 19, Rainbows; d April 26, Ducks. 419 Faneuil St., BrighWn, • The Faneuil Bookworms, A 782-6705 1 mcmthly book discussion p fbF children 4 to 8. After readibg oo.ch book (a mix of picttkre • 2?! A cabaret will be presented Special program b Branch ~ lecture titled "Past Lives, JOO North Harvard St., AllSton, u1.,ru= and Soul Travel: How to 617-787-6313 Answers to Life's Important estions" takes place Thursday, A ril 6, at 7 p.m. at Brighton Li- Kids' programs . Randy Jacobs will discuss Birds of Prey will be presented c ei loring one's natural ability to Monday, April 18, at 2 p.m. Mass. - 1 d love, wisdom and freedom. Audubon will bring live owls and - "j pow to recall and resolve hawks to the library. Observe ~c t:'.life lessons that can help these birds of prey and learn how they see, hear, fly and catch their food. ~y:~;:s~ Yoga for Kids will be offered <~of the Infinite. by Melanie every saturdJl.y in '"' , The lecture is a presentation of May, at 10 am., for children13 to 5 ~ass. Satsang Society, a char accompanied by a parent or care . tired affiliate of Eckankar. giver, and 11 a.m. for chil~ 8 to 12. Register with·the children's li brarian. Books needed for Read Aloud Book Club Dis- Friends Spring cuss books and ideas, df fun (.,Book Sale hands-on activities, explf,the c ! Books are being accepted for Internet and take home free ks Mondays, at 4 p.m., Ap · 3 to 0 g;Je Spring Book Sale in April, May 15, except April 17. For ages 11'oonsored by the Friends of the 2 13\ighton Branch Library. Do not 8 to 11 , children must 1gister 11\clude outdated medical, travel with the children's librari1: b Reading Readiness, a ven- NATIONAL ~d textbooks. Books will be ac- MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS week program, explores e fun • c1pted ouly if they are in good SOCIETY concepts that lead to reading a -'l!ondition. The books must be through stories, songs, f,lger ~ught to the library, preferably plays, crafts and educationhl toys '0P.J boxes. There is no delivery ser and games. For children B to 5 ~ ~~e . For more information, call years old. Register with ule chil JilJ-782-6032. dren's librarian. The program is _,,I J'J Fridays, March 31 to May 26, at -1 Book discussion group 10:30am. ·<'lt'A book discussion group meets Lapsit Story Tune ~ place 4tte first Wednesday of the month Thursdays, through April 6, at at 11 a.m. Copies of the book are 10:30 am., featuring bding available at the library. The book aloud and sharing board books with one's baby 6 to 18 rionths obe discussed April 5 is "Vmegar no. r.Hill" by A Manette Ansay. New plus interactive games and I • Bedtime Stories ~mbers are welcome. Tuesdays, 6 to 6:30 singing. Register with t:1;ie chil evening edition of St dren's librarian. IESL conversation followed by a craft. nee opj:;d Toddler Story Tune for ages 1 tO the public, no registra ·o is ~ ~ 1!2 to 3 1/2 and their caregivers L-No registration is required for takes place every Tuesdays, at the group, and admission is free. quired. 1 • Toddler Story 1i takes 10:30 am. There will be stories, t The group meets Mondays and place Monda 10:30 to 11 :15 songs, fingerplays and crafts. To 1 Thursdays at 6 p.m., and Wednes- a.m., and 2 to 2:45 p.m. fi r chi!,. register, call the children's librari 1 days, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 dren 2 to 3 and a caregi er There an. \ a.m. For more information, call will be stori and a p craJt. Preschool Story Tune for ages 3 l 617-782-6032. I I ! I ' I grreat- The easiest w y to pay r tntroducing COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER your Commu11ity New I COMPANY Easy Pay~r A l;tttld M ttlU cu;patiy' Simplify today, .800.982. 0 ' I I,_ .... - ~ I 1· ' I I - - ---...,,,..------I - www.allstonbrightontab.com Allston·Brlghton TAB Friday, March 31, _1006 Vo ,f\I illnesses. Volun shifts are s iation for the Blind, needs vGl seven days per week info a that provides grants for health n- from 9 a.m. to noon. teers to read or shop with Volunteers needed and education phone ce to ters to establish pediatric Ii cy Community Se gs delivers !ind neighbor, to help that per 1 _Parents Helping Parents, a net people affected by alcobolis programs for their patients. A ex- meals to individuals anc! families on maintain independence. Tw t work of support groups for par substance abu '· Worm ible schedule is available, ~- lud- with life threateriing illnesses, r three hours per week and a de~ ents who want to improve rela orientations will take p ing evening and weekend ho . such HIV I AIDS; cancer and mul ire to help is all you need; hollf'S· tionships with their children, fourth Monday evening Ifinterested in volunteerin call tiple sclerosis. The ueed_for meals e flexible. MAB will provige nef.ds volunteers to act as group monthandisincloseJXO Tamara Konig at 617-783 500, continues to grow. e training and support. Oppori filliilitators. Volunteers must com the T. ext 1562, or e-mail tkonig I '~·--- - --·-~-- Friday, March 31, 2006 Al on-Brighton TAB, page 27 AT TH E SM LT H CENT ER Brazilian Immigrant Center, 139 g Mammography come and go in the cofu- The Joseph M. Smith Community Upcom~ e~c group~ Brighton Ave., Allston. For more · or- y, d muruty '" Health enter, 287 Western Ave., Allston, mation,callKristinat781-693-38 . an a es: . As ~ore Brazilians and Thai hav~ is-;'a nprofit organizµtion that offers April 4, 9 a.m. tb noon, at Josep M. 1!pco g Manunography Van dat~s sought servi e~. at the center, .for exafti!> compr; ensive medical, dental, counsel Smith Community Health Center, 287 are. . . ple; the B~an- and Thai-spe~ ing a vision services to all individuals Western Ave., All~on . For more · or- Satur y, April 29; Wednesday, May staffing has been increased proportiotr-' and fa ilies regardless of circumstance. mation,ca11Kima~617-208-1581. 24;and ednesday,June14. ately. ; •. m Below re community events offered by April 4, 10 a.m'. to noon, at Br ks · For ore infonnation about the By contr t, where 10 years ago the· the He Ith Center. For more information Pharmacy, 181 B1ghton Ave., All ton. Women's Health Network Program, c~ need for B snian and Ethiopian ~3f. ct.bout he events or health center ser For more information, call Kris at 617-208- 660. stro~g, tho~ sub-communities no lon~r: ll Sonia Mee at617-208-1580 or 781-693-3884. requrre nati..Je-language support for their Jmschc.org. Health center offers primary c~, .anct the center's staffin&, transl tiOn SelViCeS has chang With them. , ... '1i Free English class The chan ·es are good, therefore, 1lW! The Joseph M. Smith Comm ty of the Joseph M. Smith Com- the prospec ·ve patient will find at lea;t ealth Center currently offers one person n staff who will be able' to Health Center is o~ering a free E ·sh class. The class will take place Fri ys, translati services in 22 languages in help him or;her should the need arise. TI lOto 11 a.m.,at287WestemAve. · All addition 0 English. the languag that a person speaks is not Provid rs and support staff speak offered, th center subscribes to ston. For more inf6rmation, call So ·a at Ar- tll~' menian, Cantonese, Finnish, French, AT&T Lan age Line that"provides alt 617-208-1580. l German, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Italian, cess to trans ators in 140 languages. ' Kanna Mandarin, Nepalese, Polish, In additio , all outreach materials aiill1 Women's Health Netwo Portugu , Romanian, Russian, signage provided in Spanish, Por-' Free health Jrvices are av Swedish Telgue, Thai, Urdu and Viet- tuguese, Th . and Vietnamese, as well' ar through the Joseph M. Smith Co namese. English. '"rn More an 60 percent of the staff is The Jo ph M. Smith CommunfW, ty Health Center r.omen's Heal 1 work program. Residents may be ligi- proficie t in Spanish, the largest Ian- Health Ce~ter is at 287 Western Av~. : · ble if they are worµen older than with guage up currently served. Allston, an at 564 Main St., Waltham. a low income and have no ins ce or The h alth center has a demonstrated The center offers comprehensive med insurance that d Tenant c unseling The Allston Brighton Commu _He s a list of what is happen required. For mor informa on ~BBedbug nity Development Corporation en i(lg a the ~llstori-Brighton Com or to register, call Ircania o Eradication Initiative available gages neighborhood residents in Elizabeth at 617-787-38 4, rr11ni Development Corpora The Allston Brighton Bedbug Tenants at are facing an ongoing process of shaping and ext.35,or e-mail valera@ tioµ, 320 Washington St., 3rd Ffid.ication Initiative provides lion, looking for housing or carrying out a common vision of a stonbrightoncdc.org. Floo Brighton, MA 02115. a$!dstance to Allston-Bright~n an issue wi a landlord that diverse and stable community in P~o 617"787-3874 for more in uinants who have been affected be resolved, e Allston Bri the face of sustained economic fo A-B Green Space bedbug infestation. CDC might able to help. on- pressures. That vision is evident in Allston-Brighton tenants cfl tact Juan G nzalez at 617- 87- community-led projects that pro- Advocates 3874, ext 2 7, or e-mail go - tect and create affordable housing, The Allston Brighton :eive up to $500 per family fO lplace bedbug-infested mat- lez@allston righton.org. create green space, foster a healthy Space Advocates meet e local economy, provide avenues third Wednesday of the mon ~sses . for economic se!f:.sufficiency, and Allston-Brighton Com To qualify, tenants provide the 7 p.m., at the All ton Bri Saving f r Success increase understanding among ~ ty Development Corpora \lowing documentation: Community Devel ment C for Educ tion here and between our neighborhood's qon ffers classes covering all •Documentation of bedbug in 320 Washington St. In this 18 onth program, par diverse residents. aspe ts of buying your first ;tatioCL This can be an ISD All community residents ir- ticipants sa e $50 per m nth, hqm . Registration is now open 1rt, a Jetter from the landlord pr welcome. The advocates wor t which will matched fo -to fo!' e upcoming sessions in *qth.er written documentation or E9g ·sh and Spanish. ward the preservation and one, for a t ta1 of $6,000 s ved 1 reports of infestation. sibility of open space in the c over the co of the pro , e class in English will meet • Proof that you are a tenant in arch 29 from 6-8:45 p.m. munity and support grass which is fo adults who areEk Replac.e that rotted I organizing efforts at s ifi Allston Brighton. This can be a ing to go to ollege or gain s if leaking problem, class will be co-sponsored qopy of an apartment lease, a util ·i neighborhood parks and ic emplo ent training. P 'ci- now 1or Winter. . I Bank of America. j il:f bill or driver's license 1th e class in Spanish will wilds. pants atte workshops bout We can fit any size:":' 1 For more information, ¢urrent address. financial agement, sa~g for mee on April 1 and 8 from 9- • Receipts for the new m,at flat or sloped l 12: 0 p.m. This class will be Heather Knopsnyder at 617- 87- education, accessing financial foundations. vj 3874, ext. 215, or e-mail op ~ess. Receipts must be dated Oct. aid, career Janning, talking with ~o-sponsored with Citizens L 2004, or later. We do full digouts! ".'' Bank. snyder@allstonbrightoncdc. rg. children a ut money and ore. Applications to this fund \fill Contact 'chelle at 617 787- ..,....,...,..~..,...,..."'l""l,.m N Gtaduates will have access to ~ accepted through June, or until fi:eel individual home-buying Affordable h using 3874, ext. 18, or e-mail eis 11ds run out. State funds for this er@allston rightoncdc.org for ooupseling, reduced interest rental oppo unities litiative were obtained with l:be rate and low-down payment more info ation. . The Allston-S1ighton > istance of state Rep. Kevin G. Joa s, closing cost and down lonan and state Sen. Steven 1'ol- pay ent assistance from the owns several buildings wi a Website cancies for income-eligibl 1an. .I Residential &Commercial cit of Boston and other partici To apply for funds, call plicants. Juan pa · g municipalities. Gonzalez for an intake form at ALLERGY RELIEF · e registration fee is $35 per To find out about vac prequalify or [email protected] an ap 6L7-787-3874, ext. 217, e-mail per on. All classes are held at ~ . onzalez@allstonbrightonodc. AIRTEK the Allston Brighton CDC of lion, call Malon y Pro Call About Our Other Services: cirg. fic in Brighton. Registration is 617-782-8644. Water & Fire Damage UNITY CENTER NEWS Truck Mounted Vacuums • Kitchen Hoods After-school programs for~- to Mann Co unity • Exhaust Systems :,2-year-olds at three sites: Jack Cambridge St., ·s one i:on Maim complex in u.)ion of 46 fac· ·es under the j · sdic !)quare, Hamilton School I 9n tion of Bo ton Centers for outh !~trathrnore Road and Faneuil and F · · s, the city of B ston's Gardens Development on North largest yo th and human rvice :Beacon Street. The program is agency. B ides the JMC , the funded, in part, by the 4fter complex · Union Square ouses School for All Partnership. the Jacks n Mann Ele entary Boston Youth Connection for School, d the Horace Mann teens at two sites: West End School fo the Deaf and ard of House and Faneuil Gardens De Hearing. velopment. Adult education programs for ages 18 and older include adult unity basic education, external 4plo Center is ooking for som one in Family Nurturing ma, GED and ESOL. The pro the Allst -Brighton co unity JMCC News Line gram is funded by the Massachu C nter wins grant who wo be interested · teach setts Department of Educati~n . · e Family Nurturing Center, ing organ essons at the c~?ter. In Recreation for all ages. Activi th Jackson/Mann Community dividuals ho would be ~terest ties include teen basketball, base C nter and Jackson Mann Ele- ed in tea · g, or taking, essons, ball and soccer clinics, and bas ntary School were recently call Loui Sowers at 6 7-635- ketball, soccer and volle,Yball a arded a Massachusetts Depart 5153. nt of Education Even Start leagues. . I t to develop a comprehensive Community Leaming Centers · y literacy program for 20 for all ages at two sites: Hamilton · ·es, the first of its kind in School and St Anthony's sdhoo!. > ston-Brighton. Starting in January, the Even Enrichment activiti ~s S program's goals are: to im- Activities include Yfeight p ove children's literacy skills Watchers, Alcoholics ~ony d academic performance; assist mous, the Allston-Brighton om p nts to improve their English munity Theater, tae kwon and · racy skills; educate parents martial arts, and computer flass a ut healthy child development es. Everything bapy and more! ~'.; 'ct home environments con Jackson Mann encouragq; resi 'cive to literacy development; From moves to make your labor lsler to the most innovative baby "" year. dents to suggest additionhl en I , l sist families ill accessing com For more informati 1 richment activities they ~ould products out there, this month w]ve got babies covered. We've also AJ. unity resources to improve their After-School Director S cha i..J like to see available at th com got some great news for paren seeking flexible work options. .,;; ucational, economic and social Mcintosh at JMCC at 6 7 munity center, and will s · ve to ' portunities; and help parents 5153. provide new programs wh never Plus, for parents of r:wo or more young children - try out some 1 ome effective advocates for possible. I fun activities that will keep bo I your children entertained and . ..( ernselves, their children and Ongoing program For information about pro eir community. may even heir them bond! * Full-day pre boo!, for 2. to grams and activities, c$ the .t. · The Family Nurturing Center, JMCC office at 617-635-5153. ugh its Allston-Brighton years old. '.J:'' To view our current issue, visit ~.townonJine.com/parentsandkids or 1... ~~;~J;~~~;- ~ !I.· ~--- Friday, March 31, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 23 AROUND TOWN · City's Recrea on ed to extend our service in new· ention, large Department ways to generate interest and en a artment thusiasm among our listeners." ~ilding residents: seeks volunt ers Highlights of Classical Music The city of Boston Public The Boston Centers for Youth Mtmth include: & Families' Recreation Depart- A. Classical Conversation with .<;irks Department Recycling ment needs the public's help Yo-Yo Ma Wednesday, April 12, ogra.qi. offers recycling for They have begun a new cam- 11 a.m., and Wednesday, April e apartment buildings paign to recruit volunteers to hel~ 26, 3 p.m. 89.7 classical hosts ughout the city. Boston resi increase the organi.Lation's ability Cathy Fuller and Richard Knisely p.ts living in an apartment to provide youth recreation p~ dhcuss the state of classical · ding'with more than six units grams in the city of Boston fo mL1Sic today with legendary cel- ho would like recycling ser 2006 and beyond. lli.i Yo-Yo Ma in this special one- .ces in the building should have Those who enjoy participating hour discussion, the first in a reg- eir landlord or building manag in sports and want to support the ularly occurring series of call 635-4959. center's many recreational pro- conversations between 89.Ts Materials collected include grams are encoUt ged to joit classical hosts and producers and , lastic containers; glass, tin and Summer 2006 will be here soop significant figures in the world of uminum cans and foil; and and BCYF wants to help make \t classical music. ptic packaging such as juice "The Summer of Fun." Frorr, Launch of 89.7's new, 24-hour containers. Paper products lacrosse, volleyball, tennis anp classical HD radio channel. eeepted include junk mail, office golf to soccer, wrestling, , WGBH 89.7 expands its classical " I aper, newspaper, cereal boxes, theatre, cooking and swirnmin , music programming with the agazines, phone books, paper there is a program for evecyone. lallllCh of this 24-hour all-classi- ack books and corrugated card- "As a member of the 19 cal HD radio channel. Accessible New England Patriots by HD radio owners, the new For more information about the Championship and Super Bo l c:riannel will feature a mix of arge apartment building recy XX teams, I know bow irnpo t 8~ . 1's original classical music as ling, call John McCarthy at 635- it is to play as a team," said well as programming drawn from 959. Veris, director of recreation f; r other public radio sources. the city of Boston. "Our BC Live Boston Symphony Or- horus pro Musica Recreation Team needs you chestra broadcasts Fridays, April ~Chorus pro Musica will per join our efforts in providing - 7, 14, 21 and 28, at 1 p.m. Tune in orm liturgical music by two ity recreational activities for e ~J 89.7 Fridays during April for nowned modem composers, youth of Boston. You do not ha e tllese special live broadcasts of ton Bruckner and Igor to possess all-p athletic ab. the Boston Symphony Orchestra. travinsky, Friday, April 7, at 8 to help with our recreation p Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, p.m., at the Cathedral Church of grams. All you r •ally need is Schubert and Sibelius are among St. Paul, 138 Tremont St., all-pro heart. We look forward o the celebrated composers whose Boston. hearing from you and hope y works will be featured through- The concert features Bruckn will join our team of volun · out the month. er's Mass in E minor and four for Boston youth." Live broadcast of Verdi's "La Cet Hi edf It does not mader how m h "Graduals," and Stravinsky's 'fraviata" Sunday, April 9, 2 p.m. Reach more an 1.2 potential job time one can commit What d WGBH 89.7 broadcasts live from Massofl948, "Pater Noster" and seekers each onth in Get Hired! Inside "Credo." matter is that people become - 1he Wang Center's Shubert The While best known for Jarge volved in the lives of Bosto 's atre, bringing listeners one of the Communiry lassifieds and Jobfind. sc1ile works, both Bruckner and youth. :most beloved operas of all time. Advertising Deadline: St!avinsky wrote masterful inti To find out more info n Boston Lyric Opera music direc- Thursday p ior about BCYF-Reaeation De - tor Stephen Lord conducts this m11.ie Mass settings for chorus to publicati n date and small wind orchestra. This ment Volunteer Program, call - presentation of Verdi's master mt'.isic was intended not for the lores Donaldson at 617-6 5- piece based on Alexandre Publication Dates: stage but for the altar, and will be 4920, ext. 2228, or e- ail Dumas' "La Dame aux camelias." Week of Ap[ll 2 Delores.Dona)dson@city f- Live in-studio performances heard to good advantage at the Week of Aprll 30 Church of St. Paul. Soloists in boston.gov. Or go to www.ci f- Thursday, April 6, 3 p.m. Cele clude soprano Junko Watanabe, boston.gov/bcyf, click on vol - brated Canadian cellist Shauna Week of Ju e 4 mezzo-soprano Thea Lobo and teering and fill out the form. Rolston and pianist/composer All volunteer will be req · Heather Schmidt join "Classical ~nor U:iomas Gregg. to submit a CORI and SOR!. Perfonnance's" Richard Knisely 'Concert tickets are $15 to $45, for this special live broadcast with discounts available for from the WGBH studios. Thurs grbups, students, seniors and Become a Big day, April 20, 3 p.m., will feature WGBH members. Seating is re Grammy Award-winning violist seJ'.Yed by pew. Seats may be se- Brother or 'g Sister Be a Big Broiliers Big Si Robert Tapping perfoncing_ live ~!~~~v!fSfi~a:e, govemme~t - lee~ and tickets purchased on accompanied by pianist Judith issues to co muniry calendars, filie at www.choruspromusica. volunteer and hare a little with one great id Bigs and Gordon. this section ill focus on ideas and org, or by phone at 800-658- Classical Haiku Contest is ' tles can visit a advice for a ive adults. Reach this 4276. For wheelchair-accessible park or m April 1 to 30. Throughout April., ride bikes, play video or ard high demog aphic market with seats, call 617-267-7442. will games, go place or just hang ut, 89.7 fans have a chance to win an HD radio through the disposable i swap CDs, make dinner, ca ha Cancer care movie or tell j kes. It's s· Classical Haiku Contest. Partici Advertisin Deadline: pants may submit a haiku on a cookbook for kids flexible and fun. Thursday, pril 27 topic related to classical music, For information, call 8 '::rhe Dana-Farber Children's with 89.7 hosts reading their Publicatio Date: BIGS or visit www.bigb fa Hospital Cancer Care Program, vorite submissions on-air. Entries Week of ay 8 ---- the Massachusetts College of Art bigsisters.org. will also be posted online at dnter for Art and Community wgbh.org. Partnerships, MassArtdesign stu Classical Music Classical music podcasts at dents and associate professor of www.wgbh.org/webcasts. Classi graphic design Lisa Rosowsky Month in April A one-hour interview wi cal Music Month inaugurates ha'Ve collaborated on a new cook 89.7's new classical music pod boclk for pediatric cancer patients Yo Ma on th state of cl ical music today and the launch of a cast offerings: Beginning in ab!! their families, which has just April, visit www.wgbh.org/web recently rolled off the press. new 24-hour clas ical musi HD e ~ radio channel are amon the casts to download these podcasts r a d · "What's Cooking: Fun Recipes drawn from special live perfor ow for 'Family Wellness" will be dis highlights ofWGBH 89.7's sical Music Month throu mances in 89.7's studios. tributed free of charge to incom Classical Music Month under irig patients at both the Dana-Far April. 63 {) 6 -{-{) Complete with special live scores WGBH 89.7'~ long-time ber in Boston and at the Sloan commitment to classical music, Kettering Center in' New York. broadcasts, cl ·cal music pod casts and a Cl ical H · Solins said. Children receiving treatment "In October 1951, WGBH test for listen rs, the mon fg.r cancer often experience ap Radio first signed on the air with my Fund brings this wtite-affecting side effects such musical celebration will pany and the Boston case 89.7's classical musi a live broadcast of the Boston nausea, diarrhea, constipation, Symphony Orchestra from Sym oston. Don't miss this great 1*outh sores, high blood pressure vice while ddivering cl ical phony Hall," Solins said. "Today, all proceeds will be donated 3f1:d changes in taste. It becomes music to listeners through vari·· ety of new media platforms more than 50 years later, 89.7 is cptical to find foods these chil still making classical music avail- I · I 1