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I Repentance but forgiv Garden: Going, going, gone? Accused cl .rgy at St. Columb lie: By Meghann Ackerman tion, which cited the garden in a STAFF WRITER section titl~ti "Non-Historic Ad­ Tucked between Wade Street ditions." Further into the docu­ • Edwar . Kelley, 1975-8 and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir ment, the DCR claims to have is a small tract of land, known as no record gf any agreement al­ Binningham, 19 7-85 the Chestnut Hill Reservoir lowing th6 garden to exist on • Joseph '" Community Garden, that in ·a few weeks will be overflowing Learn how to garden in with flowers, herbs, vegetables the city, page 10. and gardeners tending their f the Presentatto . plots. The garden is on a piece of state propefty, and said the gar­ land owned by the Department den may have to relocate. Gar­ of Conservation and Recreation, deners, many of whom have At our tad o 1964 .. 82 and lately gardeners have been tended pl()ts for a decade or L 1ons 79 wondering if their days there are more, were not happy. • John P· d 1974.. , nwnbered. 'The W()rding in the report war t9gg .., In April, the OCR unveiled a could be read two ways: One is A Resource Management Plan for that the garden is a non-historic • Robert coternan the entire Chestnut Hill Reserva- GARDEN, page 7

PHOTO BY MARK THO>.ISON Anne Doyle was one of almost two dozen concerned protestors who stood n the rain outside St. Columbkll Church on Saturday, vying for the attention of the archdiocese. Brighton was the last stop on Oiwdinal Sean O'Malley's nine-par h "Pilgrimage of Repentance and Hope." Pilgrimage ends in Brighton, responds to ex abuse The event, sponsored by tl" ~Archdiocese of the names o priests accused of sexual 'SHORTCAKE' By Michael Givens abuse. The CORRESPONDENT of Boston wee. meant as I n official ac­ Nov na. held each day in a com- knowledgement and apolo far the sexual munity that w 'JX:cially affected by cler- Despite heavy rain and cold weather, gy sexual · enraged victims and their doz.ell§ of concerned citizens attended the abuse scandal that ~ pla the Catholic familie', CL> m saw this as an empty ges- shortchanged Church. A"lei \ho.lt!!h the No na attracted a la-;t of a nine-parish pilgrimage made hy ture to cast the hw-.. 1 in more positive large twn11ut 0\ er its 1O-Oa '-llnl, mo. t of offi­ -- Cardinal Sean O'Mal~ By Meghann Ackerman "Sasha" and arranged for the the publiLlt)' garnered was I ati\e. light. STAFF WRITER cer to meet her at 22 Sutherland They came not only to participate in but, Demanding at the Catholic leadership in many cases, to protest the clergy's "Pil­ Saturd.1y's event in Brii lton attracted Gelissa Objio, aka Sasha, 18, of Road on May 27. more thrtfl•n' ,·ng, through lease or pur­ $200/HR. In call near Boston Col­ $200, "Sasha" counted it, then Association meeting. Neighbors from the Archdiocese of Boston master plan amendment ch , off-campus housing. Re­ lege. Sasha." The ad also listed a took off her clothes ckd laid down worried about the rate at which in June 2004. He exp ained that ce tly the university has taken BC is planning to use bur build­ calls or the buildings to primari­ phone number which the officer on the bed, police said. Another BC was purchasing property ly used for administrative BC, page8 police officer called the undercov- throughout the community to use ings that came with tile property called. The call was answered by a woman who identified herself as ARREST, page 8

INSIDE Gardner pilot deal reached By Meghann Ackerman man, pilot school teachers in STAFF WRITER Boston work anywhere from 24 After two years of negotiations to 280 hours of overtime. between the Boston Teachers' "We wanted to have folks Union and the Boston Public compensated for the hours they Schools, a proposal to turn the work above a certain amount," Thomas Gardner Elementary he said. School into a pilot school came The deal reached between the 38 things to do before the Boston School Com­ union and the city has teachers at mittee. The plan was approved the Gardner working 105 hours · this summer by a 6-0 vote at Wednesday outside of class time; anything night's meeting. above that will be paid overtime. ..,_SEEPAGE 15 Union and school officials had Pilot school status will allow been negotiating pay for the extra the Gardner, which is on Athol PYCCKOE overtime many pilot school Street, to bend certain school dis­ teachers work. According to trict and union policies, such as : IlP,UO HUE! union President Richard Stut- collective bargaining . ..,_SEEPAGE 12 Today! Presentation School l'HIS WEEK lockout anniversary celebration Although the Archdiocese of Boston and the Presentation Commentary 10 School Foundation have not reached an agreement on selling Our still Community Notes 4 Lady of Presentation School, the foundation will hold "A Cel­ Boston Police Officer Edwin DeJesu1. shows ~year-0ld Kalberth Aval ebration of Community" today, rain or shine. More infonnation Crime 13 Friday during th Health Fair at the 1Vlnshlp School. Story, page 3. and senior transportation opportunities on page 4. Destinations 21 Ubrary Notes 22 AVTOMOBILE Call For a Free Obituaries 26 MAEL Mortgage Loans HOME Market Analysis! People 25 CHIROPR\CTIC C01'111.EHCIAL laundry~ Local knowledge. LOW HATES Polltlcal Notebook 27 1 Cleaners 1£ Sports Experienced aMwers. B11m Insurance ~21. 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From chiming in on Slflce the TAB has r..cently come under new edi­ the neighborhood's worst potholes to picking tm ship. we are aski11g that you please e-mail us There's an alternative . where we get the best slice of pizza, you can help again, reconfinning wur interest. By Meghann Ackerman The Massachusetts Alliance on needs are met'' this paper become more reader-oriented. All e-mails should be sent to allstoo­ STAFF WRITER The Allston-Brighton TAB is looking for resi­ [email protected]. Teen Pregnancy is a group that ad­ Quinn said that while the al­ dents to be part of our Readers Advisory Net­ Your e-mail addr: ss will be kept confidential A week after the bcxly of a baby vocates specifically for teenage liance does not provide teenagers work. Readers who join will be surveyed for and not shared with .myone else, including other was found in a toilet in Brighton parents. with specific services, they can_,. opinions about important issues, feedback on the readers who join thc1network. We promise not to High School, police are still look­ recommend agencies and organi: ' ing for the mother. paper and story ideas. flood your e-mail b< l ~. and you can opt out at any "H's particularty zations that do. · All we need is your name and email address. time. According to police, the bcxly "It's particularly helpful for was foWld by a janitor aroWld 5:30 helpful for pregnant pregnant or parenting teens to p.m. on June 1 in a toilet in a girls' know what is out there," she said. restroom. Police and school offi­ or parenting teens to ''We try to hook young people up We want your news! cials have been trying to deter­ know what is out with programs where we know mine who the mother is, but have there are good people who can · valentina Zic (781) 433-8365 the been unable to identify her. there." help them." Some of the service!; Welcome to Allston-Brighton . . . . . • . [email protected] TAB! We are eager to serve as a Massachusetts is one of 48 the alliance can help young pat'- · Meg~ Ackerman (781) 433-8333 Patricia Quinn, advocate states that has a "Safe Haven" law, ents find are child care so parents forum for the community. Please [email protected] send us calendar listings, social news which protects parents from abuse · for pregnant teens can finish school and alternative Editor in dlief...... Greg Reibman (781) 433-8345 or neglect charges if they leave a housing options. and any other items of conununity • • ...... • ...... 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''We also advocate on be­ fidential phone number where a . . (781) 433-8211 not have to give that information. half of teen parents to sure their staff person can call them back. releases is Monday at noon, prior Newsroom tu number . . ...••••.•. (781) 433-8202 to the next Friday's issue. Meghann Ackennan Altsllislillgs tu numbe .... (781) 433-8203 Residents are invited to call us with story 1o subscribe. call . •.•. (888)343-1960 Annual Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon ideas or reaction to our coverage. Please call General TAI number • • • •... (781) 433-8200 The public is invited to ride with Bikes Not pecially appropriate for families with children. Allston-Brighton TAB Editor Valentina Zic Order photo reprints . •••. • (866) 746-8603 Bombs on Sunday, June 11, to support youth bicy­ Though faced with the additional challenge of at (781) 433-8365 or News Reporter Meghann News e-mail .... • • • • al [email protected] cle programs in Boston and shipments of donated having to move its entire operation to two new loca­ Ackerman at (781) 433-8333 with your ideas Sports allston·[email protected] bikes to South Africa, Ghana and Guatemala. tions this year, BNB embraces another year of con-· and suggestions. Events calendar . allstoo-bnghton.events~nc.com Choose from 15-, 25- or 62-mile rides. Bikes Not cretely promoting alternative transportation, bicy-'" Bombs provides mechanics check-ups, rest stops cle usage, peace and sustainable development. r with food and drink, maps of the routes, lead riders, For more information, a pledge sheet or online following vehicles and a gourmet meal and celebra­ donations, visit bikesnotbombs.org; e-mail· tion afterwards. There is no charge for riders, who [email protected]; stop by 59 Amory St,' must raise pledges for BNB. The 15-mile ride is es- Jamaica Plain; or call 617-442-0004. '

Suds for Schools p.m. at Allston Car Wash, 434 Cambridge St., Allston. Allston Car Wash and Special Allston Car Wash will donate Olympics Massachusetts have $2 for every car washed and pro­ teamed up for an annual fund­ ceeds from a raffle, to the Special raiser, Suds for Schools, happen­ Olympics Massachusetts Metro ing Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m. to 5 Boston Schools Programs.

U.S. Air Force Big Band the country, the Liberty Big Band takes pric» in preserving one of to perfonn at the artistic heritages of America: Columbus Park jazz. One of the few traveling big The Boston Parks and Recre­ bands still around, the Liberty Big ation Department will kick off its Band regularly performs for audi­ 2006 outdoor concert series with a ences throughout New England, performance by the U.S. Air Force New York and New Jersey. Call­ Liberty Big Band at Christopher away at the Parks Department's Columbus Park in the North End, Dorothy Curran concert series on City Hall Plaz.a. sponsored by Comcast, Saturday, Paying homage to the great big Jooe 17. fTom 3 to -UO p.m. bands of Basie, Ellington, Kenton From the swinging sounds of and Goodman, the Liberty Big Glenn Miller to the best of con­ Band also spotlights the works of temporary big band jazz, the U.S. mcxlem composers such as Maria_ Air Force Liberty Big Band plays Schneider, Mike Crotty, Sandy it all with style and sophistication. Megas and Brett Zvzcek. Part of the U.S. Air Force Band of In case of rain, the concert will Liberty from Hanscom Air Force take place Sunday, June 18, at the Base outside Boston, this ensem­ same time. ble has been entertaining audi­ Christopher Columbus Park is ences throughout the Northeast for on Atlantic Avenue along Boston's more than a quarter century. Made historic waterfront adjacent to the up of 18 musicians from around Marriot Long Wharf hotel.

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www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, June 9, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 3 ·Anti-drug forum give kids sobering message --~~--.~+7--.--.-....--..--.--.--.----,"'"'o;:l.--,---,--~:::;:r...--'lir".--.--~~--.-::'.!~~~-...,,,.-,,-- By Meghann Ackennan STAFF WRITER . How do you keep hundreds of fourth-, fittb-, and sixth-graders interested while PWsenting them with three hours' worth of; anti-drug messages? Humor and games seemed to be the tricks that the AlJ.ston-Brighton Substance Abuse Task Fqrce used at their third annual sulr stp,ice abuse awareness summit last w~k. While students laughed at the antics of t.Qe Improbable Players and scrambled to wnte down their answers to trivia ques­ ticfus broadcast on a large screen in BQston College's Conte Forum, they Carlos, another speaker, ~ li d he wasn't at~ heard a sobering message. sure exactly what he was go. 1g to tell the audience about his substanc1: abuse, but he said he wanted to make !Ure the kids e) "I hope that after three understood how serious it is. ~ ;.~, hours of listening to us it "I'm gomg to be as truthful as possible; it's worse if you sugarcoat 1t," he said. · · will sink in when they're "Hopefully they can avoid •le ob tacles ;:·faced with those choices." that we have." Task force members, who -.elped to or­ Boston Police Capt. William ganiz.e th! event, said things went well Evans and students left with a lot of mformation. "I hope that after three ho 1rs of listen­ ing to us it will sink in when they're faced with those choices," said E .>ston Police STAff PHOTO 8Y llfl!H E. JACOBOSON . ~~en I took that first sip of alcohol I bable Players" perform a skit about drunken driving at the Allston-Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force's di't"'t know how alcohol and drugs Capt William Evans. summit held at Boston College's Conte Forum on Thursday, June 1. W?uld ruin my life," said Brian, a mem­ Dyann Barrett-Moeller, 11 task force ~ of the Improbable Players, who said member and probation officer, said that he started drinking when he was 11. giving swdents infonnatior about drugs Facts and figures Students also heard from recovering and alcohol is only half the battle. Allston-Sri ton Substance Abuse that young students have easy access • 4 percent of eighth-graders report 'This year's theme wru. 'Start talk­ y~uths - teen-agers, not much older than Task Force m mbers stress the impor­ to illegal substances: having used Ecstasy at least once. lliein, who have battled addiction to al­ ing,"' sh•' said Students ~' re given an tance of kids earning about the dan­ •Nearly 4 percent of eighth-graders • In Massachusetts, 28 percent of cohol and drugs. orange w1ist band and a pkdge remind­ gers of drug and alcohol early on. have used cocaine at least once. 'These are urban kids, they grow up ing them 10 talk with their parents, teach­ Recent data om the Massachusetts young people have had drink before • 16 percent of eighth-graders say fa8ter than kids in the suburbs," said ers, and friends about the dangers of Department Public Health suggest age 13. heroin is cusy to obtain. Kfm,·~ · one of the speakers. drugs and alcohol. _,...... ) . Fair prc11vides so e good, healthy fun .. By Biii Dvorak understanding of the topics in an legs of teddy bears and o ness and face painting conducted CORRESPONDENT academic yet fun environment stuffed mammals. by the YMCA; and two nutrition .' The piercing sound of sirens cut 'This is a s.ix:dal day for us at 'rrhe kids really seem to be - stations staffed and stocked with ~gh the morning air outside of the school," he •.lid "The various terested in what I'm doing," food by the WIC program ~ Wmship Elementary School in presentations aro all fun and inter­ said. 'rrhey will come to mew th (Women, Infants and Children) Bnghton·!· as three second-graders active, yet they k ature an academ­ an injwy, like a broken arm or l g, and local fresh food store Johnny ston Connects, and as a re­ ~ntary School Health Fair. from area hospitals such as St "We learned about helmets sult we have been able to acquire . -'The health fair, which occurred Elizabeth's Medical Center and head injunes, so I thought my more volunteers and health activi­ dtiring school hours on Friday, Beth Israel .Dt!aconess Medical hould have a brain injwy ties," she said, referring to the or­ Jiine 2, featured seven different Center were on hand to apply first not weanng his helmet," she ganization that coordinated the events and activities aimed at in­ aid to "injum.: " that students In addition to the Teddy event ~ing student awareness of claimed their suiffed animals had Clinic, the health fair inclu Nowicki mentioned that the day health, safety, substance abuse and suffered. Dr. \1.ichael Donnioo fire, police and EMS vehicle before the students had been taken pliysical fitness, all staffed by local from Beth lsr.1cl was one of the play outside; a summer , on a health walk, had participated volunteers. The purpose of the doctors on hanc~ applying gauze bike and water presentation a in a health poster contest, and the health fair, according to Principal and using ton ue depressors as smoking and drugs presentatio ; a older students had attended a drug Antonio Barbosa, was to foster splints to fix th<' broken arms and dental health display; physical t- summit at Boston College, all events that had been set up And the Roxbury), as wi:O as Boston Col­ h!alth coordinator, is responsib through Boston Connects. t"'·rec1· t lege, the YMCA of Greater for the school's health classes. "With obesity, drugs and so .c it goes o••• Boston and 11'her commtmity "l teach health to each gra many other health and safety is­ ! According to school Health groups. The purpose of the orga­ \\ith topics ranging from nu - sues affecting kids today, our goal ~Coordinator Alicia Pendergast, nization, according to the organi­ tion to social skills," she sai is to educate them as early as pos­ :the Health Fair was organized by zation'S literati U'C, is to fOSler aca­ "We hope to teach the stude sible," Barbosa said. 'The idea be­ :a health committee consisting of demic reform and reduce lhat being healthy and active s hind events like the Health Fair is :teachers, parents, the local learning barriers by offering stu­ fun. and that it is something th to make our students aware of the :YMCA, hospitals and agencies, can all attain." PHOTO 8Y MAAK THOMSON dents service' that range from issues before they become prolr Franchesca Arias, 6, stands In the back of an ambulance on last ,as well as Boston Connects, who student/family .>Upport to mental She mentioned the Health F Iems ." Friday during the Health Fair at the Winship Elementary School where :Pendergast works for. Boston and social he<1l1h services. This is as an example of this educati Fourth-grader Raphael Repha­ students learned about the Jobs of health-care professionals. :Connects is a pamiership ~ done through school~ and where students could experie iah seemed to understand this sen- •J:ween the Boston Public Elemen­ health coorctinata"S that are ~ the benefit of a healthy, e timent not to smoke," he said. 'They like candy, but I guess I shouldn't :;tary schools in "cluster 5" (All­ tioned at each ¢hool. ~ lifestyle in a bands-on enviro - 'rrhey taught me to stay away even told me to eat less candy be- eat so much if I want to be healthy ~{iton, Brighton, Mission Hill and the Wmship l:lementuy School ment. from drugs, to wear a helmet and cause the sugar is bad for you. I when I grow up." ~

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nolly, 617-789-2"'67. thousands of children and f children birth to age 3. All the fol­ community centers should call Brighton Lions Club Today! lies each year through vari s lowing programs are free and 617-635-MEDD (6333) to make ; Celebration honors Capuano's staff programs. For more info open to families in the Allston­ an appointment. The Lions Club invites tion, visit thehome.org. Brighton community: Brighton residents who can spare J Presentation School schedules office hours Welcome Baby brings a one­ Green Strip cleanup a few extra hours a month to help '.'lockout anniversary Amember of 8th District U.S. time celebratory home visit to develop a new Lions Club in 1 Presentation School Foun- Rep. Mike Capuano's staff will families with newborns birth to 3 starting Brighton and join in the service to host office how· Friday, June 9, MassBike invites the public o 1 dation announces "A Cele- months. The visit celebrates the The Lincoln Street Green Strip the community and humanity. from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Veronica a 25-rnile friendly-paced b· e There are nearly 1.4 million bration of Community'' in tour of the Charles River b. e birth of a new baby in the com­ is cleaner than it has been in a 1honor of the one-year an­ Smith Senior Center, 20 Chest­ munity, promotes early childhood long time, and the best way to Lions Clubs worldwide in 193 nut Hill Ave. in Brighton. Con­ path system taking place Sa - countries and geographical areas. . niversary of the Archdiocese day, June 10, from the N w and family literacy, and connects keep it that way will be for to take ~ of Boston's lockout of OLP stituents are encouraged to stop families with community ~ part in a monthly cleanup. Nearly 9,000 of these Lions live by with questions or concerns. Charles River Dam to Walth in Massachusetts, and nearly ' students, taking place Friday, Meet at Artesani Playground · sources. For referrals, call 617- They have been scheduled for "If you have an issue you 2,000 of them live in Boston and June 9, 5 p.m., in Oak Herter Park, Allston, at 10 a.m. 474-1143, ext. 224. the first Saturday of each month would like to diilcuss, please feel its surrounding communities Square, Brighton, rain or For more information, log n A Parent & Baby Group meets at 9:30 am. Meet at the bottom of 1 free to stop by c1ur office hours. making up the Lions Clubs of shine. In case of rain a tent to massbike.org, or e-mail Do g every Friday, 10:30 to 11 :30 a.m., the stairs on Lincoln Street. If you are unable to speak with District 331(. the home district. l \vill be set up at the site. Mink at dmink@cfaharvard. u. at Commonville Tenants Com­ ! Join us in showing this my representative, please con­ munity Room. 1285B Common- Green Space The men and women who community's commitment to tact our office at 617-621-6208. wealth Ave., Allston. Register by serve as Lions Club members PSF's vision for the OLP We look forward to hearing Goodwill from the Gril calling Randi at 617-474-1143, seeks volunteers worldwide are committed to • school building: an afford­ about the issues that concern at Whole Foods Mark ext. 228. The Allston-Brighton Green emdicating preventable blind­ you," said Capuano. Space Advocates invite commu­ ness, ending human suffering, • able preschool, YMCA after­ Whole Foods Market """~ Parent & Child Playgroups school and summer pro­ with Jewish Big Brothers Big S s­ meet weekly at the Wmship nity residents to get involved in and helping in their individual• grams, adult education and Candlelight procession ters for Goodwill from the School, 54 Dighton St., Brighton. protecting, improving and creat­ communities. One-hundred per student enrichment/teacher Crusaders of Fatima present a taking place Saturday, June 17 2 To register, call 617-474-1143, ing open space. cent of the funds raised are used,; development programs. candlelight proces.sion at Shrine to 5 p.m, at Whole Foods in ext. 250. Anyone who is concerned to help support the programs of Join us in supporting en­ of Our Lady of Fatima, 139 Brighton. Play groups are: about the trees in the neighbor­ Lions Clubs International, Mass­ hanced educational opportu­ Washington St., Brighton, on the Whole Foods will sell burg Tuesdays - 2-year-<>lds, 10:30 hood or lives near a park, urban achusetts Lions and local com­ nities for Allston-Brighton 13th of each month from May to and hot dogs as well as grilled v - a.m. to 12:30 p.m. wild or green way and thinks the munities. families, immigrants, youth October at 8 p.m., rain or shine. etables and summer sides to be - Wednesdays - 1- to 2-month­ neighborhood could benefit from To learn more about Lions and seniors. improved open space has an op­ Rev. William R. Carroll, spiritual fit Jewish Big Brothers Bigs· olds, 10 to 11 :30 a.m. worldwide, visit the Lions Clubs Join us in showing that this director, Marian Devotions Arch­ of Greater Boston on that day. Thursdays - 3- to 4-year--0lds, portunity to get involved in International Web site at lion­ community can no longer tol­ diocese of Boslon, will preside Jewish Big Brothers Big Sis rs 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. change. The Allston-Brighton sclubs.org, or Massachusetts Dis-­ erate an empty Presentation and preach. works to enrich the lives of c - Siblings younger than 6 Green Space Advocates were trict 33K Lions Web site at lions- ' School building, which, for dren, their families, and months are welcome. formed more than a year and a 33k.org. an entire year, has been a scar half ago to address neighborhood Ringer Park: with disabilities, by establis · g For additional information,~ in the heart of our communi­ and supporting one to one frie - Mayor announces concerns about open space. call Lion Bob Garrity at 781-. ty. Allston's premier ships with professionally mate The community is invited to 648-6558. We stand for the return of caring adult volunteers. One-h - Medicare Part D get involved with the AB Green learning and laughter to the urban greenspace Space Advocates at one of the The Parents Community Build drecl percent of the money rai enrollment Our Lady of Fatima's building. We stand for the Saturday will benefitJBBBS. monthly meetings. The group best use of the building for Group and the Ringer Park Part­ Mayor Thomas M. Menino meets every third Wednesday of Shrine schedule Sponsors of Goodwill from and commissioner Eliza Green­ the benefit of Allston­ nership Group welcome every­ the month at 7:30 p.m., at the All­ The Shrine of Our Lady of Fa: one to enjoy All ton's 12.38-acre Grill include Whole Foods M berg of the Commission on Af­ Brighton. as well as Bell & Evans, Cole ston Brighton CDC. ti.ma. 139 Washington St, Olmstead Park nd urban green­ fairs of the Elderly announces The celebration will in­ Natural Meats, Mount Vi ABGSA welcomes new mem­ Brighton, is open every day from space which otters opportunities that the city of Boston has begun clude a DJ, pizza, games and Greek Foods, Pigeon Co , bers. People who attend will be 10 am. to 6 p.m.; Sundays at 3 prizes. The event will kick off to picnic, hike, bike, play soft­ a Medicare Part D enrollment aided in finding a neighborhood Quom Products and Wi program that will soon be at 12 p.ni., recitation of the rosary. a weekend of activities for ball or tennis, sit on the grass and Farms. group to get involved in or start a sun, or read. In ilddition, there is community centers. The event First Friday - Exposition of neighbors and friends of all For more information, log o new group at a site in need. the Blessed Sacrament is from took place at City Hall where area 1 age (watch for posters with a newly renovated tot-lot play­ jbbbs.org. For more information about ground and snowboarding, sled­ seniors were invited to meet with 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Benediction is the calendar event.) existing groups or projects the at 6 p.m. (watch one hour.) ' Seniors in need ofa ride to ding or skiing in the winter. The trained counselors and enroll in ABGSA is working on, call park is handicapped and MBTA Northeastern the program. First Saturday - 8:30 a.m., Oak Square should contact Heather Knopsnyder, Open confession. Mass is at 9 a.m., fol- ' Steve at 617-828-7416 or accessible, with parking avail­ seeks scholarship 'The enrollment for this new Space community organizer at able on side streets around the Medicare Part D program is ex­ lowed by a rosary procession an~ Maria at 617-254-0086. applications the Allston Brighton CDC, at a full breakfast in the school hall. For more information, visit park. tremely complicated," Menino 617-787-3874, ext. 215, ore-mail Cost for adults is $5; children~ psf-inc.org. The Ringer Park Partnership Northeastern University said. "We have heard from hun- knopsndyer@allstonbrighton­ free. All are welcome. Submitted by the Presenta­ Group meetin~ are the second comes applications from Alls n dreds of seniors that they are hav­ cdc.org. For more information, call St. tion School Foundation. Wednesday of every month from and Brighton residents for its - ing a difficult time understanding Gabriel's Rectory at 617-254- 7 to 9 p.m., at tJie Jackson Mann nual Joseph Te the process and they need help. A Cash reward for Community Center, 500 Cam­ Allston/Brighton Neighborh number of our staff has been 6582 or Richard Marques at 617- 254-4392. ·Parent Empowennent bridge St., Allsl Ill. For more in­ Scholarship. trained to work with seniors and arsonist infonnation Forum formation, call oan Pasquale at The .,-cholarship will be help them m.U.e mfonned deci- Ca:.h reward I!> avatlable for in­ 617-254-0632. year·s twtion and will be ope s1ons about their health care op- formation leading to the arrest and Bri&hton HS reunion Learn to discuss the dangers of all incommg freshmen and - tions." substance abuse with your child at conviction of the arsonist who de­ Brighton High School Alwnru dergraduates enrolled at the Counselors knowledgeable in forum for parents, Tuesday, June Home for Little stroyed the playground equipment Association has a new Web site - versity. The scholarship will the enrollment process and the for the newly constructed tot lot brightonhighschoolalumni.org. A' 13, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Jackson Wanderers fund-raiser based on academic merit, fin - new Medicare Part D will be playground at Ringer Park in All­ planning committee is now being ~ Community Center, 500 Tasca Restaurant, 1612 Com­ c1al need and concern for c - available for seniors at 12 city Gambridge St., Allston. Allston- ston. fonned for the 50th reunion for the monwealth Ave., Brighton, is munity affairs. community centers. Advocates To provide any information, call . ~ghton is experiencing a com­ classes of 1959 and 1960, and vol­ hosting a fund-raiser Monday, Prospective students sho and volunteers will give individ- Arson Squad, Inspector Sloane, at rrtunity-wide epidemic of drug send applications to: Jack - ual attention to seniors to help unteers are needed June 26, to bem:fit the Home for 617-343-3324, fax 617-343-2206; For more information, contact ~)Jse and underage drinking. Al­ Little Wanderi;rs in Brighton. nold, Athletic Department, them choose the best Medicare or Detective Moreno at 617-343- oohol and drugs such as OxyCon­ Huntington Ave., Boston, discount plan for their individual Dlune McGrath Elliott, Class of Every dollar spt·nt on food by re­ 2202, fax 617-343-2206. l 9(j(), at [email protected] ' tin and heroin are readily available served guests will be donated to 02115. needs. Donations to the Ringer Park to our children. Learn about the this charitable' organization. For more information on this Project Arson Reward Fund can ~arning signs of drug use and ad­ Reservations w1 ll be taken from Allston Brighton and other programs available to be made at any Citizens Bank. Drug Tip Hot Line diction. Discuss prevention strate­ 5to11 p.m. Family Network senior citizens living in Boston, For more information, call Joan District 14 Drug Tip Hot Line 1 gies for our community. The event Brighton. For more informa­ call the Elderly Commission at Pasquale, Parents Community for the Allston Brighton area~ a., is sponsored by the Allston­ tion, call 617-730-8002. offers programs 617-635-4366 or visit the Web Build Group coordinator at 617- new phone number. The number is: Brighton Substance Abuse Task The Home fc r Little Wander­ The Allston Brighton Family t- site at cityofboston.gov/elderly. 254-0632, or Joe Krol ill, Citizens 617-343-4822. The officer in' Poree. For more information and ers is a child and family service work offers free programs Seniors who would like to Bank, 617-278-5811 or fax 617- charge is Sergeant Detective Elton' to RSVP, please call Helen Con- agency providing services to families in Allston-Brighton meet with counselors at the area 731-0836. Grice. '

Arc seeks families seeking services , ' problems? The Arcs in Massachusetts needs more information. An Two Drop-off Days for­ Call : CIDICl"'.>~1960 and the state Developmental online survey has been devel­ Disabilities Council are con- oped for this purpose. The sur­ HOUSEHOLD cemed individuals may not be vcy takes 10 minutes. Go to ar­ receiving adequate services Clllass.org and click on HAZARDOUS from the state Department of "participate in our unmet need Mental Retardation. survey." WASTE AND TIRES To provide data so officials The survey can also be done can make decisions about by phone at 781-891-6270, ext. Siss l<'s funding and services, Arc 110. RestqUt-qnt & Nightspot s100 ARE DHAR 6ACKIH City of Boston Public Works Drop-off Days Department will recycle and Saturday June 17 ALL DAY. ...EVERYDAY!! safely dispose residents' 9:00AM to 2 OOPM household products containing Parking Lot at JOIN US AFTER VERY RED SOX GAME! hazardous ingedients. Residents University of Massachusetts 2 Floors of Ente ainment Every Night! can bring up to 50 pounds of Boston Harbor Campus products labeled toxi<; flamma~e. Morrissey Blvd. Dorchester Come Find ut Why We're the reactiv~ corrosive, or poisonous; Busiest la in Faneuil Hall !! such as paint, motor oil, pesticides, Saturday July 8 e solvents, glues, bleach or ammonia­ 9:00AM to 2 OOPM Pulli~ Works Yard, based cleaners, weed killer~ photos chemical& pool chemicals, tir8$ 315 Gardner Street car batteries, propane tanks and West Roxbury used motor oil. (near Millennium Park). SELECT For more information call . 617-635-4959 Proof of residency required. The City reserves the right to reject materials. FREE 6UFFET MON FRI 4-7 pm : • Boston Public Works Department : " Thomas M. MeninQ, Mayor or 2 for 1 APPE IZERS : ~ ~Casazza. Co 11 lissb le!' EVERY NIGHT 10 m - 1am 6COMMERCI 5T., FANEUIL HALL Friday, June 9, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 5 www.allstonbrightontab.com

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kids to be authors .•:~ 1 '" By Judy Wasserman most of her books are partly true, CORRESPONDENT and she explained, "I like to Grace Lin always wanted to write about what I know, so.I be an illustrator, and when she write about myself and my fami­ was in fifth grade, she wrote and ly a lot." <. illustrated her first book, a Lin read them "The Ugly Veg;: homemade effort on 8x10 paper. etables," which is, in fact, a story~ Now an accomplished chil­ about her and her mother planti­ dren's author and illustrator, she ng a garden, and sharing the!.· spends some of her time teach­ soup made from the vegetables-­ ing and encouraging students to with neighbors. At the conclu-~ do the same. sion of the story, she also taught Lin visited the Hamilton Ele­ the students the names of some mentary School in Brighton re­ Chinese vegetables. cently, where she read one of her After Lin's visit, students in stories, drew some illustrations Kathleen Kearnan's first-grade and taught the students how a class talked about what they book is published. liked, Her visit to Hamilton's kinder­ Prya Rose Francis said, 'The garten, first- and second-graders book made me want to make and was sponsored by the Founda­ eat . oup." twn for Children' Book!>, a h.uah Peeples said, "I liked loca'.l nonprofit educational orga­ when she read to us; I like het nization which works to encour­ books .... I'm an author already; age children to become lifelong I write about monkeys and my­ readers and learners. family." In fact, he and his twirr Books both written and illus­ brother, Elijah, said they write trated by Lin include 'The Ugly and illustrate books together; Vegetables," "Dim Sum for Elijah does most of the writing, Everyone!" and "Robert's and Isaiah the illustrating. Snow." She told the students that Inspired by Lin, first-gradeD Lucio Mattos Filho said he About the auth~r would like to write chaptet books about animals, firefighters Until recently, Grace Lin and tornadoes. just wrote and illustrated As the students sat quietlY' irr picture books, but she has Hamilton's library, Lin show&\ branched out and has pub­ them her "idea book" and told lished her first novel for them, "I carry this with me all children age 7-12; it's the time, because I never know called 'The Year of the when I might have an idea for a Dog." Lin is currently story. I write it down so I don't working on two new books: forget it." Lin, who also sketches another novel, 'The Year of r illustration ideas in her 'idea the Rat," and a story about book,' encouraged the students origami animals which to start their own idea books. come to life, entitled With help from the students, "Lissy's Friends." she also described what it takes FRE Lin, who graduated from lI 1 VI to publish a book, all the way the Rhode Island School of from jotting down ideas to de­ i IN DUR HT 54 H Design in 1995, published signing the illustrations to send­ t her first book in 1999. ing them to her editor and then to ' When she was starting out, the bookbindd One student she submitted thousands of stood up to represent each part of samples of her artwork to the publishing process, and then publishers, and added writ­ Lin asked, "How many people ing when a publisher asked docs it take to publish a book?!" her to provide words for The answer: ''Ten, plus the au­ some of her drawings. "It thor!" took quite a bit of time be­ Lin also quizzed the students DE--l fore I was published," Lin on how long it takes to publish a r-sf-UPGR___ said told students at the book. Various answers were one Hamilton Elementary hour, two days, and 10 days; to School during her recent 1 their astonishment, Lin said it Use this voucher to upgrade your visit to visit there. But once she re­ t takes "a whole year!" 'I. ceived some positive re­ Hamilton parent Ellin Mur­ i the HT-54 or HT-60 for just S2.00! l views, she was on her way. phy, whose two children, Anas­ Lin said she likes "creating tasia and Patrick, attend th&­ something that really touch­ Hamilton, helped coordinate es the reader, that really Lin's visit, which reflects the communicates with the school's commitment to literacy. reader." She gets ideas Besides read-aloud time every - "from everywhere," and for day in the After School Program, each book, writes the story the Hamilton provides free first and then illustrates it. books to every student three Lin visits dozens of times a year, under a Read­ schools every year, sharing Boston/Reading is Fundamental. her enthusiasm for writing grant, and takes every class to' and reading books. the Brighton Branch Library: When asked at Hamilton where they receive their own li-: how she feels about being brary cards and take out books. : an author, she said with a For more information about' smile, "It feels great. I love the Hamilton School, call 617-· it. I wouldn't want to be 635-8388. For more information anything else." about Grace Lin, visit her Web site, gracelin.com.

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GARDEN, from page 1 alteration to the park and we "There aren't lots should be removed. The other is of places in Boston that they want to formalize it," said Patricia Diamond, who is where you can RAINBOW H::~:::n one of the coordinators of the have a garden. This of E dv nt gel garden. Fun for the whole family in your own backyard According to Wendy Pearl, a is one of the few preservation planner with the OCR, the agency doesn't want to community see the garden go, either. garden ." "We heard loud and clear that these gardens are part of the Adriana Lasso Harrier, community, ' she said. ''We are 13, gardener concerned ith things like liabil­ ity and m · tenance. If the gar­ dens can be ur partners in main­ community garden · she aid. taining the we would embrace Pearl said that thr· 0ugh the Re­ that." source Management Plan 'With limi open space left in process and hearing neighbor­ Allston and Brighton, the 22 gar­ hood feedback pl.ms for the deners who tend the 32 plots at reservoir can be shaoed to fit the the Chestnut Hill Reservation community's need Community Garden have been 'The beauty of the RMP i making their voices heard and that it says to anal)l.C and docu­ speaking out on the benefits the ment what makes the park the garden offers the neighborhood. park," she said. w,• look at sur­ "It's the only park this com­ rounding area, th users, and munity had to come to to decom­ how it's being usei " press and get some green for 27 Recreational US<. Pearl noted, years," said Rita McMillian, has always been a use of the land who has had her own plot in the except when it wa· sealed off as garden for four years and began a water source. there by helping her godmother Gardeners addvJ that through tend her plot. their work in thci garden, they P.;trlcla Diamond talks on Wed -Adriana Lasso-Harrier is 13 have met man} of' their neigh­ h11 i'bs she grows In the Chestnut and has had a plot in the commu­ bors. state recently said does not have nity garden for about a year "Walking down the city street, where she grows flowers, herbs you don't stop an,1 talk to peo­ McMillian said she has seen and vegetables. She said that, ple, but when ym. re in the gar­ people's faces soften when they unlike many of her classmates, den people stop md ay hello. walk by and a gardener offers \ \. > she has a space to grow things. Much more ne1r hborly thing. them a flower or some tomatoes. ; 'There aren't lots of places in Makes you much more a part of 'The garden is deliberate! Boston where you can have a the fabric of the ndghborhood," r• >t sealed off; it's inviting to th garden. This is one of the few said Diamond. e 1tire community," she said. ,. .. ;,A short history of the Chestnut Hill Resenulr aml thu Community Gardens •In 1865, the state Legisla­ the MOC erected a fence ti Ile, neighborhood gardeners ture authorized the consttuction around the resen oir to protect h e continued to use the land. of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. it as a drinking water supply. •In 1961, the MDC built the •From 1868 to 1870, gate­ Because of public interest in I< illy Memorial Rink and houses and a roadway around using the land, however, the Fool. the reservoir were added, MOC created a new walking • In 1977, $1.5 million was which allowed for recreational path outside of the fence. s11ent on renovating the reser­ use. As Commonwealth Av­ • Victory garcL..~ were start­ \ 1 • reservation. .enue and Beacon Street were ed to grow hou hold produce • In 1989 and 1990, parts of , developed, the reservoir be­ during World War II, but in the t · ~ Chestnut Hill Reservation . came more accessible. 1950s, they needed to be relo­ were added to the National Reg­ • In 1893, the reservoir was cated from their home at the i' of Historic Places and was designated as a public open comer of Chestnut Hill Avenue nilmed a city of Boston Land- ,. space. When the Metropolitan and Commonwealth Avenue. 11 iark. Also in 1990, it was decid­ Water District was created in Nonnan Weinberg, a legislator cii that the reservoir only be used 1895, the Chestnut Hill Reser­ at the time, found them a new .1 an emergcocy water supply. . voir fell into its control. home along the reservoir. '1lle • In 2003, the OCR was • In 1919, the Metropolitan people came to me and they fprmc

'Door-to-door listing of resident:s is under wa , The Board of Election Com- neon green t-shirts and a photo ocker will be left, providing r- " missioners for the city of identification 1 adge Lsued by both a telephone number (617- Boston advises all residents the city of BO: ton. The listers 635-3767) and Web site infor­ that the annual door-to-door will be confirnung the re iden­ mation (cityofboston.gov/elec­ l $60 OFF $60 OFF listing of city residents is now cy of Boston1;ins ages 17 and tions), where the resident can under way. The Election De- older. The tea111s will be work­ update his or her information 4 TIRES , partment is required by Massa­ ing from 9 a.m to 5 p.m., Mon­ without a home visit. Residents BFGaac/ricli chusetts statute to conduct the day through r riday, beginning who have mailed back the list­ ! t~lzW:~J!f,•• annual listing (sometimes in the Ward 14 section of ing forms sent out in Feb I In stock tires only. No other discounts apply. In stock------tires only. No other discounts,1hls apply. known as the "City Census"). Dorchester a.rd moving into have already been updated. L---~~~~~~~~™!..~~~~-- Code: 95805. Offer ends June ~. 2006. 1 The information compiled in Ward 12 and Ward 13. Residents are urged to u the listing process serves as the A smaller team of listers has date their information usin basis for the jury list submitted been working m the downtown the telephone number or th FREE , to the commonwealth each neighborhood~. including Bay Web site before the listin Summer Inspection year. The information also Village and Cbinatown. This team gets to their neighbor lnspecl brakes, belts and serves to update important de­ team will be moving on to Bea­ hood. or to mail back the list hoses, lighting system , mographic information regard­ con Hill, the North End and ing fonn. Not only does thi wiper blades, all under hood fluids, check air ing the city's population. Charlestown over the next two save listers from making pressure and inspect tires. All Election Department lis­ weeks. home visit, Boston also save Code: 95860. ters will work in teams, and If resideni s are not home time and money, and a mor Offer ends June~ . 2006. will be wearing distinctive when the Ii• ters \i it, a door accurate listing results. Page 8 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, June 9, 2006 www.allstonbrightontab.com Fund-raise to help kids fish for free By Lois Welnblatt pie have been generously channeling CORRESPO' >ENT their charitable resources to help vic­ To sign up for programs, visit To raise money or the FIShing tims of Hurricane Katrina, he said he the Web site at thefi.sbingacade- .. Academy, an organli:ation which pro­ is still hopeful they will find a way to my.org orcall 617-782-2614. vides free fishing pn:grams to young continue their support for the acade­ pc;ople, Executive Director John my. 'We're hoping to raise between smnmer and to kids at hospitals and Hoffman is putting 011t the bait $5,00) and $10,00)," he said. drug rehabilitation centers. On Saturday, June W, the academy Mike McHale, 15, who has been During the course of the pro~ will hold its second annual charity enrolled in the Fishing Academy's Hoffman said, "[The participants1 fund-raiser which I feature games, programs since they began in 2004, learn how to work as a team, they a DJ, karaoke, raffL prizes, a silent said his experiences have been about learn about winning and losing, ana auction and possibl) an appearance a lot more than catching fish. 'The they learn a lot about self-confi­ by a fishing sho\\ p:rsonality, Hoff­ counselors really get to know [the dence." man said. kids]," he said. ''Even if you have a Fishing can have a major posit:J.ve 1he family event '' ill be held at the question that has absolutely nothing influence on someone as they grow

COURTESY PHOTO Brighton Elles Lodp• 326 on Wash­ to do with fishing, you can ask them up, McHale said, and when asked if Marley Dembltzkl, 9, of Brighton, with a 25 Pound ington St Admissi 1 for chilchen 15 and they'll give you advice." he plans to continue fishing, be in­ St riped bass caught on a fishing academy t rip to and under is free. General admission The Fishing Academy provides stantly replied, "Yes, hopefully for­ Falmouth. i!I $10. programming after school, in the ever." Students are getting cHl the Chestnut Hill Avenue housing, neighbors say housing gets thumbs down BC, from page 1 "I've had neighbors ~ho lived posed to neighboring towns such as Broe kline or Newton. By Meghann Ackerman marked with different building port this proposal. The final out master leases in apartment in those buildings for 10 years," STAFF WRITER buildings on Commonwealth Av­ said local activist Eva Webster. KeaJy responded that BC has material than roadways to . fate of the project will not be enue, Strathmore Road and Em­ "It will change the character of about . 0 properties in Newton, With an agenda that includ­ make it clear where pedestri- decided, however, until a hear­ bassy Road, and last year bought the street." five of which were acquired last d a sleep lab and a psychic, ans should walk. ing with the Zoning Board of four houses on Wade Street. According to Keady, any resi­ year. e Brighton Allston Improve­ Local activist Eva Webster Appeals on June 20 at 9:30 "It used to be BC's philosophy dent of the buildings BC leased One resident voiced support ent Association approved raised concern about builders a.m. not to buy property outside of who held a long-term lease for BC, saying that he'd like to o out of four petitions at last coming in and cutting down Also rejected was an appli- BC. When did that change?" could stay in the building. see the properties filled with ursday's meeting. old-growth trees. cation from Brighton Psychic, said Steve Costello, who said he "We say we need housing for young adults who could be mon­ A plan to develop 21 condo­ "People cut down old trees 270 Parsons St., for a fortune . ·urns, three of which worked with the BC-Allston people, and then these buildings itored by BC campus police. and replace them with puny teller's license because the ap­ trees that don't amount to any- plicant did not come to the Task Force in the 1980s. are going to grad students and Brightnn resident Harry Nes­ ould be affordable housing, thing," she said. meeting. Keady explained that BC will junior faculty. It's confusing," dekidi!. turned responsibility for t 150 Chestnut Hill Ave. was rought before the BAIA. As O'Sullivan said that a roof The group approved a peti- use the properties to rent to grad­ said BAIA member Theresa BC's housing expansion back art of the Boston Redevelop­ deck and landscaping were lion from 6 Atkins St. to add uate students and junior faculty Hynes. onto ni•ighbors. Several people in attendance "Hew is BC getting these ment Authority's small project planned to give residents more an enclosed porch and from • members. view process, the plan was open space. Feuerman added New England Sleep Labs, at : Residents expressed concern asked why BC was choosing house ; ? People in Brighton are already discussed at a public that some of the landscaping 697 Cambridge St., to operate over BC moving in. Brighton for housin • as op- selling to them," he said. meeting on May 9. was being done by arborists overnight. The Allston Civic Joseph Hanley, an attorney who would work to preserve Association voted to support representing developer Jeffrey older trees. New England Sleep Labs at a Cops reject 'full service,' Feuerman, said they bad taken The BAIA voted to not sup- May 15 meeting. concerns from the May 9 meeting into consideration. arrest prostitute instead 'The major concerns that Commonwealth Avenue money delayed we beard were density, pedes­ Long-awaited funding for improvements to Common­ l\RREST, from page 1 around 7:30 p.m. According to Se"1 ·ral police officers knocked trians, open space and the wealth Avenue from Warren Street to Lake Avenue may be a & officer and pretended to be a police, the undercover officer on the door and the undercover height," he said. bit longer in coming, Sen. Steven Tolman, D-Boston, told co-worker. The undercover offi­ again met "Sasha" at 22 Suther­ office1 revealed to "Sasha" that Architect David O'Sullivan theBAIA. cer told "Sasha" be had to take land Road and gave her $200. be was also a policeman and said that his design has taken According to Tolman, the project has been moved off the care of an emergency at work and The officer asked "Sasha" if they placeJ her under arrest. "Sasha" some of the residents' com­ 1hlnsportation Improvement Plan, but legislators are work- she allegedly agreed to meet him were going to have sex, to which was hen identified as Gelissa ments into consideration. ing with the Massachusetts Highway Department to regain another day. According to a police she allegedly said •-yes," but Objio. The other officers were let 'There's a very big concern funds. report, "Sasha" was reluctant to asked the officer to keep his voice in to execute a search warrant. about pedestrians that come '"This has been the longest project in lhe world to get Acco""ding to a police report, offi­ return the officer's $200. down because the neighbors from the Jewish housing and going," said Tolman. "But MassHighway assured us ~y After several days of phone could hear him. He al~ asked if cers •eiz.ed a cell phone, con­ walk through our parking lot," will work with us to get funding." Calls and messages, the under­ she bad condoms, lo "h1ch doms, a cumputer and computer he · d, re errin~ t' thde\\ ish The improvement projects \\ere scheduled to take place in eqwprnent, _J9, pe >rw.I pa­ cover officer arranged to meet "Sasha" also replied ')es." police Commurut) H00sing for the phases, and according to Tolman, \\orK ~to be done to with "Sasha" again on June 3 said. pers, 1 backpack and ObJio's key. Elderly, which abuts 150 the roadway in front of Boston University is "slated to start Chestnut Hill Ave. O'Sullivan moving." said walkways would be

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, .. ~.:. ·· still not working .....----.- :l' - --- \11 • __,11. ealing with sex offenders who have served ~ ...c_~_· __ ...... ~~ , their sentences is among the more \'e~g areas -.. D of public policy. Massachusetts, like other states, has settled on an plan: Figure out whic h offenders are most likely to reoffend, require them to register their address with local police and make that infom1ation avail­ able to the public. .-;~ ... The state's Sex Offender Registry is far from a perfect ~ - _o solution, but it cannot succeed if offenders don't register. - According to a rei>ort from state Auditor Joe DeNucci, 2,928 of the state's 15,825 sex offenders were not regis­ tered, as required by law, with the Sex Offender Registry Board as of last November. - As DeNucci's list of offenders dates back to the 1970s, some may be dead, and some may have moved out of state. • Even then, however, the numbers aren't comforting. State .. LETTERS law requires that all convicted sex offenders register before they're ~eleased from prison, so that the names, addresses anonymous alum who made a gift and pictures of the most dangerous bf those - Level 3 of­ in honor of Wmship teacher Bill We wish to thank those indivi Tell us what you think! fenders considered likely to reoffend - can be made avail- uals and businesses who have Murray. Thanks to all of our 0 We want to hear from you. Letters or able online and in other public places. generously contributed to the donors, the Site Parent Council will be able to purchase some guest columns should be typewritten The problem isn't registration, however, ifs classifica- cent Wmship El.emen much-needed audinlvisual. equip­ and signed; a daytime phone number is tion. Classification determines whether a offender is School's fund-raising chive. sex e ment This equipment will greatly required for verification. Letter length benefit the children who attend Level 1 2 or 3 offender and that level is arrived at only ""ould specifically like to th should be no more than 300 words. · ' · · ' · talc Daniel's Bakery Kevin Hon the Wmship. (If you would still after a senes ?f heanngs and ~p~als ':hie?, can. e up t_o a : Houghton Che~cal, the B ~ like to contribute, please call me at By mail: The TAB Community Newspapers, Letters to the year. And until a sex offender 1s classified the infonnat:lon 1 Group/Green Briar, Brian Go _ 617-791-7971.) Editor, P.O. Box 9112, Needham, MA 02492. By fax: (781) 91'1 his whereabouts cannot be made public. en, Jeny McDermott, Steven 1- Judith Corrigan 433-8202. By e-mail: allston-briJ[[email protected]. ' DeNucci says this loophole delays the registration of thou- man. Newbury Comics and Wm.ship Elementary School sands of offenders. He also found that judg . .., don't u. uall) ------;------:--""------convict sex offenders who fail to register, even though state PERSPECTIVE law cani.es a six month sentence for that offense. Another loophole. Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, and Rep. Jim Vallee, D­ Slugs a d snails and puppy-dog tails. •• I Franklin, would like those loopholes closed, and have filed legislation - signed by more than 75 senators and repre­ hat's what - keep out rain and water from ir­ Kousa dogwood, from Asia, ganization. HortResources also sentatives - that would do that. But it is being held hostag€: dens seem to be rigation and so that pets cannot blooms about a month later than offers several excellent services t • •T made of, with all lap up the beer; a very small our lovely native flowering dog­ to members, including a bi­ py Rules Committee Chairman Angelo Scaccia, D-Boston, the rain we've been getting. Be quantity of beer can have a pow­ wood (Comus florida). Kousa Thonthly newsletter (that I edit). ~ho refuses to release the bill for discussion and a vote. on the lookout for slugs d erful affect on a dog or a cat. is much less susceptible to the ee hortresources.org for more e The Brown/Vallee legislation would clao,sify sex offend· snails, which start hate ·ng Diatomaceous earth is a diseases and insects that have information or to join, been attacking the native tree. ers before they are released from prison. A pilot study con· product applied to create a bar­ Check class listings for the URBAN rier that slugs and snails can't Each bloom has four, large, New England Wild Flower So­ ducted in Barnstable County shows that having a sex of pass over safely. It is made from white bracts that look like petals ciety at newfs.org/courses.html fender go through the classification process before they ar1· GARDENER the ground-up remains of fos­ and tiny yellow flowers in the and the Arnold Arboretum at ~' .released works. It should be expanded statewide, but that FRAN GUSIMAN silized microscopic algae center. The points on the bracts boretum.harvard.edu/pro­ whose skeletons are made of distinguish the flowers from grams/adulted_courses_first.ht can't happen without Scaccia's cooperation. silica, the main ingredient in those of the native dogwood, ml Brown and Vallee also propose making 1t a crime to elec · with warm temperatures glass. The edges of each parti­ which has rounded bracts.· Here are a few activities, tronically solicit a child under the age of 18 for sex; n ~ ­ when the soil is wet. cle are very sharp. Lilac and other spring-bloom­ painfully pared down from a moves the statute of limitations for sex crunes agamst mi­ Slugs and snails are rel ted; The slug-control technique ing bushes should be trimmed much longer list. they eat by grating plant m eri­ that I use requires no purchases. within six weeks of flowering, • Friday, June 9, 5 to 8 p.JJ\.: nors; increases to a year the prison term for sex offende: al with the thousands of th I set a stone slab among the before next year's flowers start Preview Party for the New Eng­ who fail to register; and requires background checks on on their tongues, leaving plants. Slugs slide under the to form. Cut the old blooms off land Wild Flower Society Pl~t nursing home residents and staff. and slime behind after stone to keep cool during the individually with a pruner. Sale - music, advice, aJld The Omnibus Bill proposed by Brown and Vallee is n11t feasts which are usually h heat of the day. I tip up the stone shopping without the crowds. night. and squash the slugs gathered Allston-Brighton The $25 ticket benefits plant the last word on the subject. What they are looking for is a How to get rid of them? tart there or cut them up with scis­ conservation. Make reserv~ full debate on an issue the Legislature has ducked for year . by getting rid of the eggs hich sors. It can be a very satisfying Garden and tions at New England WJg Scaccia should let that debate happen. look like little pearls. task if the beasties have shred­ Horticultural Society Flower Society, Framingha.JT!, them up and discard the 508-877-7630 or cbennett@ Instead, the legislation stagnates, a condition Vallee calls ded my favorite plants. The garden club's plant sale the trash. You know the phrase about was rained out last Saturday, but newfs.org. ' ''unconscionable." Scaccia owes all of us an explanation. One gardening list su killing with too much kindness? volunteers came out in force in • Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. coffee grounds as a slug It is commonly said in the nurs­ the cold drizzle on Sunday at to 3 p.m.: Thirty-second Annual rent. Starting in early s g, ery trade that more plants are Oak Square in Brighton. Ma­ Plant Sale. New England Wtld when the sprouts are first bow­ killed with too much water than honey's donated vibrant annu­ Flower Society, Framingham, ing, spread a thin lay r of too little. Overwatering keeps als, including six-packs of im­ 508-877-7630. The largest sale grounds right over the s outs. oxygen from entering the roots patiens, lobelia, petunias and of native plants in the Northeast. Theoretically, the coffi will so that the plant suffocates. dusty miller and 4-inch pots of Secondhand plant books also. kill the eggs and any sn · s that • Saturday, June 10 to Sun­ EDITOll IN CHIEF - Q1110 RElllllAN, (781 I 433-1345 Give your plants no more water coleus, geraniums and begonia. try to slime over to get the than they need. When setting a Rosemary, sage, basil and other day, June 11: Massachusetts allston-brighton.com new leaves. Many coffee shops 254 Second Ave., P.O. Box 9112, Needham, MA 02"'92 (617) 969-0340 watering schedule, think of it as herbs from Amanda's Flower Gardens on Tour. Self-guided are happy to give away unds a reminder rather than a given. Shop scented the moist air and walk through gardens in Welles... EDITOR - VALEITTINA Z IC, (781) 433-8333 which also make good fe · · r. ley, Dover, Needham, West­ [email protected] Also, use no more mulch than fingertips. The perennial table ...... Don't use it on plants t like is needed. The purpose of was weighed down under plants wood and Sherborn. Flower REPORTER - MEGllANN ACKI' MA>.;, (781) 433-8333 limey soil, such as delphi ·urns, mulch is to keep the ground show at the Elm Bank Mansion, MACKtRMA@cNC.< ~ from the gardens of club mem­ ...... Wacs and pinks, but mos of the cool by holding in water, keep­ bers. Hot coffee, doughnuts and Wellesley, 617-933-4900. EDITOR I N C m E•' - GREG REIBMA"' 1781) 433-8345 plants that grow hap ly in ing out heat and keeping out cookies were warmly appreciat­ •Saturday, June 10, and Sun­ ...... GREIDMAN@cNC...... C0..'4...... -...... Brighton and Allston would light to prevent weed seeds ed. A table of craft activities day, June 11: Garden Weekerld CREATIVE DIRECTOR - DoNNA H ANOI I (781) 433-8370 like a cuppa. from sprouting. Hosta, for ex­ helped keep the .kids busy and at Old Sturbridge Village, 800- ...... _, ...... Sluggo is a commerci ample, is better off without happy. Despite the rain, mem­ SEE-1830. 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dler on the way, the rut parade may be jus1 starting. (As always, thc!se opening dates are subject to change.) June9: "A Prairie Home ompanion" - Robert Altman goes backstage for a fiction­ al recreation of the Garrison Keillor radio program, and gets a sprawling ensemble cast to all talk at once. Singing sisters Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin mix with singing cowboys Woody Harrelson and John C. Reilly. An angel joins them

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Assorted spouses, siblings 7 Beach St. THEKlltHEN sorb a pleasant tangy fla\.or no a boost What we settled on was (Chinatown) DE1ECT1VE matter which type we used hllf a teaspoon of paprika RESTAURANT REVIEW Boston VI fla­ CHRISTOPHER Along with th yogurt, the hich worked well with the MAT SCHAFFER 617-422-0501 marinade needs "'>me olive oil v :>r imparted from the grill. Of KIMBALL Price: Under $20 to round flavors and mellow the C•)urse we also added a bit of taste. We used I 3-cup best salt (three-quarters of a tea­ and relatives pitch in to lend a helping hand. Hours: Dally, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. olive oil along with an acid that quality olive oil. spoon) and freshly ground This isn't the Duongs' first foray into the Bar: None adds lots of flavor but can have During our pr1,; iminary test­ black pepper. food world - they briefly operated a banh a negative effect on texture. De­ ing we loved the fl a\. or from the No'\. that we bad a great-tast­ mi (Vietnamese sandwich) shop around the Credit: MasterCard and Visa pending on how long we mari­ very acidic ingr ·dients but we ing marinade we wanted to de­ comer on Washington Street. With their gra­ Accessiblllty: Two small steps nated, the texture went from didn't favor th · texture. We tennine how long our chicken cious manner, the moonlighting pharmacists tough on the outside and wondered if u... mg a small should sit for best results. We (he works at Osco, she's at Walgreens) are Parking: On street, nearby lots ctumbly on the inside to just amount of one of these might grilled chicken that had mari­ natural restaurateurs. plain mushy. A better way, boost flavor without compro­ rated for one to 12 hours. We Indeed, the lengthy menu at Xinh Xinh based on our initial testing, was mising texture. White wine tlought that the chicken really (pronounced "sin-sin"; it means ''young and to use a yogurt-based marinade went unnotieeat with remaining three salad of slivered green pa- mau ($2.50), a multicolored, 1 213 cup plain yogurt sides cooking kebabs until all . ides have paya. carrob. fresh mint and syrupy, layered confection of 1 poached shrimp that is crisp and re­ 1 113 cup best-quality olive oil good color and the chicken is cooked stewed beans, mashed beans and through. about I to 15 minutes in total. Re- freshing. Set aside your chopsticks and use ~n-bean noodles and ice, or da trai vai 1112 tablespoons lemonjuice move from8liilJ ind SCl"\e immediately Y.ith your hands and teeth to get At the tender meat ($2), iced litchis and their juice. Or have a 2 medium or large garlic cloves, minced lemon wedges. in chim cut roti ($8.95), roasted quail lac­ creamy sin tho ($2.50) smoothie, made from quered with sweet soy. They're subtly spicy tropical fruits, ice and condensed milk. Or a I or pressed Serves4. and delectably messy - you'll be grateful cup of high-test, sugary ca he den hoac sua 112 teaspoon dried thyme and/or oregano for the f mger bowl of aromatic jasmine tea nong ($2), espre so and condensed milk. 112 teaspoon paprika afterward. The small rootn - it seats about 40 - is 1 Grilled Vegutable Variation There's some skill involved in roll-your­ squeaky clean ruid utilitarian. "Specials" f 314 teaspoon salt t own ban hoi spring rolls. You quickly moist­ (which are actwilly all listed on the menu) are f Freshly ground black pepper Thread one-inch sized squares of red or en a circle of rice paper in hot water and, posted on colored paper on the mirrored once it softens, fold it around a variety offi ll­ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut yellow bell pepper as well as red or sweet walls; a back-lighted photograph of water­ yellow onion alternating between chicken ings - grilled pork ($7.50) or shrimp falls presides over the cash register and a into ]-inch cubes (about 1 112 to 2 pounds) ($7.95) on vermicelli -and fresh herbs. You gilded plastic, laughing Buddha • pieces on the kewers. Grill as directed • Lemon wedges for serving abo\e. don't eat the sugar cane in chao tom (grilled According to iina Duong, when she and . shrimp paste on sugar cane, $6.95). But the her brother opened Xinh Xinh, their parents " advised them not to give up their pharma'ty ., ' •' 1. 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Summer Concerts on the Charles Charles Mosesinn Theater Arsenal Center for the Arts -."Jt~ " Rent" returns to the home where It first appeared In Boston - The Shubert Theatre, through June 25. ...,._~ Monday, June 19 of-th1.'-~ comedy, Taming of the Shrew;· Spring" is set to Stravinskys notorious score Jazz "oealist Kurt Elling runnmgJuly22-Aug.12 Call617-532-1212. but perfonned by five salsa dancers on a Per­ Tuesday, June 20 IJ1 1942, with World War II raging, German sian carpet ''Partial nudity'' is promised as \\ell. t,olk/R&B singe1• songwriter Sun&fun phy 1cist Werner Heisen:>erg traveled to Jacobs PillCJ\.V Dance Festival, Becket, July Cr9. Cop nhagen to meet with his mentor, half­ Tickets: $24 ($21.60 students, seniors); Sonya KI•chell SUMMER, from page 15 Jewi ·h Danish atomic physicist Niels Bohr. wwwjacobspillow.org or 413-243-0745. Wednesday, June,21 Where we live. Most compelling are Alex The ·ubject and nature ofthat conversation has The Danilo P erez Trio's MacLean's amazing aerial symmetries. See it Ions been a source ofspeculation. Playwright Music Pan-Atnerieaan Jazz through January 2007 at the Harvard Muse­ Michael Frayn 's "Copenhagen;• an dramatiza­ Wrth no Rolling Stones, Eagles or U2 rock­ Thursday, June 22 wn of Natural History, Cambridge. Admis­ tion c>f the meeting, won a Tony Award The ing through Boston this smnmer, the biggest Jazz Composers Alliance sion: $7.50 ($6 students, seniors); PubhckTheatre presen~ the play July 20 to name may belong to Madonna. She wants to Orehesfra www.hmnh.harvard.edu or 617-495-3045. Sept. 10, at therroutdoortheateroffSoldiers make you dance, and, in the wotds ofJerry Friday, June 23 Americans have been fascinated with Paris Field Road Tickets: $30. Call: 617-782-5425. Seinfeld, there's nothing wrong with that Ex­ Saxophone greats The Capitol quartet for a long time. The great European capital Remember Jay Johruon, the ventriloquist pect a btlllch ofclassic hits when she plays the Saturday, June 24 has, of course, been a tremendous influence who always used to appear on daytime 1V Boston Garden, July 6, 9 and 10. .Jazz pianist Bill Charlap on the United States. A new exhibit at the shows? (He also played Chuck on the great Alienating the hardcore, pro-Sush country plays Gershwin nightime soap, ''Soap.':1 He may seem like an Museum of Fine Arts, "Americans in Paris;' music fans doesn't seem to have hwt The Sunday, July 2 shows how some ofAmerica's most influen­ un.hl ely match with the American Repertory Dixie Chicks- their new album, 'The Long The Makem Brothers' Irish Music tial artists - John Singer Sargent, Mary Cas­ Th~1tre, but the edgy tteater company in Way Home" is doing just fine, thank you very satt and James McNeill Whistler-viewed Cambridge presents "J:l)' Johnson: The Two much. And the shows signs ofapolcr All concerts start at 8 p.m. Free parking. CD no Tickets are $20 to $40. 10% discount for members. the city. The exJnbit runs June 25 to Sept 24. and Only;• July 12-Aug. 6. Expect a little bit gizing for the anti-Bush statement that got To purchase tickets go to www.arsenalarts,!!9 Sculpture, painting, installations ofseveral ofhtstory, a little bit of'Jiography and a little them in such trouble. And it probably won't or call the box office 617·923-8487. Sponsored by

kincjs, photography: It's all part ofthe restless bit of \.audeville. hurt them much when they arrive at the doottio ...... , exuberance that makes up the Decordova's Boston Garden, July 29. Tickets: $47-$75. COMMUNITY •urd•c:itJ' arsenal NEWSPAPER c:c sna• rco1 ••• Annual Exlu1>ition, through Aug. 20 at the Call 617-931-2000. COMPANY ~ '·!ii.Mi!.I"'t\...... uiolb.- -9C... DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Garden, Ifyou're a folk music fan, you probably - Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown· ARTS Lincoln. Admission: $9 ($6 students, seniors); kno\\ how to get to Lowell. Lowen Folk • The www.decordovaorg or 781-259-8355. Festh'lll continues to be one the most ambi­ Huan Yong Ping fills the outsiz.ed MASS tious folk festivals in the area This year, it MoCA galleries in North Adams With runs July 29-30. "House ofOracles; • a retrospective including The Counting Crows and the Goo Goo a 20-ton sand castle and a full-siz.ed airplane DoUs make a hit-making pop-rock pa.iring fuselage. Other exhibits feature the work of when they play the Tweeter Center, July 29. Joseph Beuys, Don Gmnmer, Carsten Holler Travel back to the Big '805 with Chicago and Kamrooz Aram. Open daily except Tues­ and Huey Lewis & the News at the Bank of day. Admission: $10 ($8 students, $4 chil­ America Pavilion on July 25 and 26, 7:30 dren); www.massmoca.org or413-662-21 l l. p.m., $29.50-$66, all ages. Swedish artist Henrik Hakansson's work New Bedford Summerfest (July I & 2) is always intersects at the corner ofnature and one ofthe bargains of the summer, with cozy, culture. He once created a rock concert with multiple stages, thematic round-robin sets, a 1,000 crickets playing the music (no kidding). score oftraditional folkies, and name acts Other installations include butterflies, frogs and such as Livingston Taylor, The Cottars, John plants. He returns to the Isabella Stewart Gard­ Gorka, The K.ennedys, Lori McKenna, Pete ner Museum for his second residency, June 30- Morton, April Verch. Sept. 17. Admission: $10 ($5 students, $7 st>­ niors); www.isgm.org or 617-566-1401. August Dance Theater Sarah Lamb, the Boston Ballet ballerina Ifyou 're a big fan ofFreddie Mercury, then who leapt (with utmost grace, ofcourse) over Provincetown probably isn't too far to travel the pond to join London's Royal Ballet in for "Mercury: The Afterlife and Times of a 2003, returns with her new home company to Rock God." As the recent Queen reunion tour dance the featured role ofLescaut's Mistress proved, nobody rocked out like the late, great in an all-star cast for Kenneth MacMillan's singer. This one-man, Off-Broadway hit imag­ full-length "Manon;• presented by the Bank ines him confronting a god unimpressed with ofAmerica Celebrity Series at The Wang his celebrity. It plays at the Art House Theatre, I I ¥ Theatre, June 15-17. Tickets: $45-$95; 800- 214 Commercial St., Provincetown, Aug. 30- • 447-7400, 617-482-6661 orwww.celebrity­ Sept 1. Tickets: $20. Call: 866-811-4111. Props to Faith Hiii (Boston Garden, June 25 THI BRAND NEW PRODUCTION series.org. and 26). She helped out local singer· In the summer, the theater scene shifts to songwriter Lori McKetwt on "Oprah." the western part ofthe state. And the Berk­ Music shire Theatre Festival is one of the key play­ June 13 • 28, 2006 H::rd rock isn't dead. Proof Nine Inch Nails Oassical ers. They present "Night of the Iguana," with Bauhaus and Peaches at the Tweeter Cen­ James Levine returns from shoulder surgery Aug. 1-12. The cast features "Terminator's" THE OPERA HOUSE ter-on June 23, 7 p.m, $25-$50, all ages. to open the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Linda Hamilton meeting "Deadwood's" Tickets: 617 .931.2787 Irish Connections Festival (in Canton, Tanglewood season ir Lenox on July 7 by Robin Weigert for a showdO\Yfi in Tennessee BroadwayAcrossAmerica .com Ji.me 9-11) is a sprawling music-dance Celtic conducting Beethove·1's inth Symphony Williams' overheated South. Tickets: $37- Ticketmaster Outlets • The Opera House Box Office Grou ps (20+): 617.482.8616 nv 617426.3444 cqlture celebration, with Solas, Maura O' - - the same~ he led at Symphony Hall $64. Call 413-298-5536. Nc:H lldudf nMCe. ,..,..... el'ld 18Cilry.... Al Ulft flnl~ no Uthfnttl Of ... fullidl Ct>nnell, Paul Brady, Martin Hayes & Dennis j~t before taking a spill on the Symphony rn;:::=_.... _~"-''-·"- .. _ Qiliill, Liz Carroll, John Doyle, Darol Anger, Hall stage in March. No jinx talk, please. Tick­ Music BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA Clada, Halali, and many others. ets: $18-$98; www.bw.org or617-266-1200. For some, it's not summer without an out­ 80STO N $ ....amlleon.toar .com ,.,_ ~Three albums into the Brit-hop experi­ Boston Lanch:narks Orchestra opens its sea­ door .fun.my Buffett concert, He plays Aug. -­ ment The Streets and Mike Skinner contin­ son offree swnmer (

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has no customers. Much to the cha- 1 grin of VW minibus Fillmore. (George Carlin), no one wants his. "organic" fuel: - The V-Eight Cafe, where big!~ finned coupe Flo (Jennifer Lewis) · is ready with a hot pot of high-oC'­ tane, is empty. Ditto for the Cozy Cone Motel owned by curvy Sally the Porsche (Bonnie Hunt). The place used to be a destination. But ever since the interstate bypassed Old hippie van Fiiimore (voice of George Cartin) gives some advice to young upstart racer Uglrtnlng them, they've been off the map...... McQueen (Owen Wiison). For Lightning, Radiator Spring~ is ''hillbilly hell;' but for his new ' Cars (B+) in a world of sentient automobiles that have buddy Mater the tow truck (a scene-stealing 1 the power of speech and expressiveness. Larry the Cable Guy), it's heaven on earth. ' ore flat-footed or, more correctly, Their "eyes" are in their windshields that Mater takes Lightning to the fields to tip the flat-tired than such Pixar tri­ their "eyelids" wipe across. They talk out of sleeping, bovine tractors. Meanwhile, Sally, - M umphs as ''Finding Nemo;' 'The their grilles. I can't think ofanyone , including who gave up life in the fast lane in L.A., and lncredibles" and "Monsters Inc.," "Cars" those exposed to reruns of "My Mother the Lightning, are drawn to one another and go isn't a complete blowout. ear:· who hasn't imagined a car coming to cruising. It's an entertaining, ifarguably anachronis­ life in this manner. The action in "Cars" is well paced and fun tic, celebration of America's love affair with Lightning McQueen (Owen Wtlson), to watch. But the plot, which is attributed to the automobile and its collective scorn for doubtlessly named in honor of speed-freak eight writers, is a problem. speed limits, although the film will seem out movie star Steve McQueen, is a Corvette-like Instead of all-wheel drive, it's one bent of touch to Americans dreading their next rookie racecar with a chance to win ~e covet­ wheel spinning, and the various moral lessons visit to the pump. ed Piston Cup. - don't be selfish; be loyal to friends; don't But for the rest, including aging boomers Lightning's chief rivals are the regal, be greedy; stop and smell the roses - seem nostalgic for the good old days of Detroit Dodge Charger-like champion 'The King" about as sincere as the ka-ching of a cineplex: muscle, "Cars" provides several reasons to (NASCAR legend Richard Petty) and Road cash register. I could have also done without rev the engines, blast the horns and burn rub­ Rllllller-like Chick Hicks (Michael Keaton), Bob CQstas as Bob Cutlass and cameos by· ber. who is not averse to bumping his rivals and celebrity gearheads Jay ''Limo" and a certain ' Directed by John Lasseter, who has shown spinning them off the track. Just like real life, Teutonic Gov. Hummer. But overall, "Cars" is ·'Subject lo cred~ approval. Licensed by Ille New Hampshire BaMing Dept; Cofflleln1L:.;cse19203 & more vision as the producer of ''Finding the famous racecars have pit crews, corporate a ride worth taking. IQ21l3 ; Ronda License . I L100000379110; Mame License J SLMS135; Rhode sllnO l.allsed lend« , "6ssachusetts License Exempt Nemo" and 'The lncredibles;' "Cars" exists sponsors and groupies, such as Tia and Mia, Rated G. "Cars " contains no objection­ the cute Miata twins. able material. www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, June 9, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 19

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eopard or lion?' tourist-packed vehicle and a big ,.,- /.,.L cat splayed out on a tree branch - " That was the difficult question seemingly enjoying the :fuss. With posed during a feline aplomb, the leopard battep three-day stay in the luxwfous at strips of bark and studied the·l Mateya Safari Lodge here in this horizon as cameras clicked away_ reserve in the north, near the like a swarm ofdigital locusts. - Botswana border. What made the sighting so ex­ traordinary- in fact, what made: MADIKE GAME RESERVE, a visit to the Madikwe in general sount AFRICA and Mateya in particular so meip.-;,. orable - was the stately pace. STEPHANIE SCHOROW Sakkie and Adolph made sure~ had time to observe the leopard's· Other questions were easy. honey-hued fur, the cookie-cuttet'' "Red or white wine?" (South precision of its spots, the fluff of' Africa has excellent varieties.) its tail and the ripples of muscles ''Pan-fried prawns with avoca­ when 1t. moved. ' • 1 do salsa or medallion of ostrich Still, touring the reserve felt at ' fillet?" times a bit more like being in a 81- ' There were no wrong answers, gantic, open-air zoo than a heart­ not at this exquisitely appointed of-darkness wilderness. The ~ lodge in the midst of safari coun­ serve is encircled by an electric try. Here, daily game drives pro­ fence, and many of the animals vided close encounters with ze.. are accustomed to the rattle and bras, giraffes, elephants, rhinos hwn of Land Cruisers filled with and jackals. gawking tourists. While there's a But "leopard or lion?" strict limit on the number of Sakkie Faurie, one of Mateya's lodges (30) and beds (600), the guides, explained the situation park represents only a shadow of' during the morning game drive. the former majesty of the vaSt ' Chatter on the radios of the rer African bush. ·• • serve's guides indicated a young Open only 15 years, Madikw~ leopard had been spotted hanging is not as well known as the popu­ out in a tree some distance away. lar Kruger National Parle. But itia We could investigate, or go look­ home to an impressive 66 largt; ing for a pride of lions reported mammal species. nearby. On our drives we saw zeb~ . A tough dilemma for a nature­ Where the wild things are goofing on each other like rowdy craving, besotted cat lover like children, watched a herd of gi-: myself raffe heads undulate above the . To put the question in context, Nature lovers tour safari country at South African reserve trees and held our collective' my companions and I had arrived breath as a herd of elephants at Mateya the day before in time (with babies in tow) surrounded for an evening game drive, where our vehicle before moving on. , we glimpsed a pair of rhinos, While safari companies often wildebeests and impalas, before tout the chance to see the "big stopping for wine and snacks at five" (lion, leopard, buffalo, sunset As we were packing up to rhino and elephant), just as spec­ return to the lodge for dinner, our tacular are the smaller creatures. tracker, Adolph Sibuyi, picked up and birds such as the lilac-~ lion signs. Sakkie drove our Land breasted roller. ' Cruiser to within 30 feet of two Mateya provides a list of local male lions, lying side-by-side like animals and birds, and we started affectionate house cats; one had checking off our sightings in jest, bis huge paw resting on the back only to become obsessed with ofth e other. racking up hits. Sakkie would Now, I always thought a single pomt out, say, a "gray go-away male ruled the roost in a pride. bird," and weti promptly write it Sakkie explained that these lions down. were 13-year-old brothers who "Leopard or lion?" The choi9- bad grown up together and thus es were good. ran the pride together. Moreover, the dynamic duo apparently had the biggest, baddest pride around, IFYOUGO and "controlled" an area ofabout STAYING THERE: The 43 square miles. Madikwe Grune Reserve also has Just a few yards away, however, a variety of other accomm~.: a female began to roar. Actually, tions, ranging from low-cost bush "roar" is not an adequate term. camps to sumptuous retreats. De­ When a lioness lets go with full­ scriptions of lodging options can throated vibrato, punctuated with Later, in the darkness, we al­ side the road. Ahead was a herd wildebeests and the lions have spots; they blend precisely be found at www.tourismnorth­ a gut-clearing cough, and when most witnessed the ultimate Na­ of wildebeests, their eyes pin­ charged too late, stalking off into into the background My result­ west.eo.za/madikwe her sleepy pridemates decide to tional Geographic 11pecial. We points of red in our dimmed the night for another try. ing photos were of the "see ifyou GETTING THERE: South join, the resulting wall of sound sat quietly in our veb cle, watch­ hea11ights, unwitting targets. The thought of seeing more can find a leopard in the tall Africa Airways (www.flysaa.com) would make Phil Spector ache ing two lionesses slinking along- But another car spooked the lions, this time in daylight, was grass" variety. offers flights from New York to Jo­ withenvy. tempting. So, we took the leopard option. hannesburg. Madikwe is about a. But "leopard or lion?I' Ofcourse, there was no guarantee thfee..hour drive from Johannes­ Leopard sightings \\ere more we would catch up with either big burg or you can fly directly to the rare. Yes, we had seen a leopard cat We drove off into the bush, reserve. the previous night. But in the the Land Cruiser bwnping on the FOR MORE INFORMA-­ dark, using a spotlight for light, rutted road until, rounding a TION: Visit www.tourismnorth~ The votes are in. we learned quickly why leopards curve, we could see another west.co.za/madikwe The ballots have been counted. Who will be the ¥.'inners?

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hit men. Directors will be in attendance New Film Fest fills international gap for question and answer sessions at many of the screenings. f you have a unique, chal­ living in Boston since 1993, he says. "I was inspired by that to Jerome of the winnowing 'The idea of the festival is to lenging, non-Hollywocxl thought then \\ClS room for at lea.st see what wasn't going on in process. "This year we saw 1,850 give exposure to filmmakers and I film, bring it to the Boston one more. 1bis week maxks the Bo ton." movies from 476 countries." then to present them to the com­ area. long recognized as home to fourth annual edition of his Bost:m When Jerome put together the Among the films chosen are munity in Boston," says Jerome. one of the hungriest, most appre- Intematiorutl Ftlm Festival. first Boston International Film "The World According to ''In past festivals we've helpecii "I had a cable TV show here in Festival in 2003, he and his orga­ Sesame Street'' (June 10), about get distribution for films includ­ Boston for 11Cven years called 'ln­ nizers got the word out that they how versions of the popular TV ing 'Guarding Eddy,' 'Noise,' FILM temationaJ Rhythms,' " says were looking for features, docu­ show are produced in and 'Drum.' We present the film [, ED SYMKUS Jerome. "On the TV show, we mentaries and shorts from around Bangladesh, Kosovo and South to the community and we give., would have music VIdeos coming the world that didn't yet have a Africa; "Trench Town" (June the filmmakers an opportunity to dative and film-savvy audiences from the Caribbean, from Eu­ distributor. They were expecting 10), about how ordinary citizens build a buzz about the films to at. : it) the country. rope, from Africa." He figured approximately 200 submissions; get by in the dangerous ghetto of tract distributors." No wonder a new film festival another film festival could target they received close to 1,000. Kingston, Jamaica; "Occupation The Boston International Film, that under-si•rved segment of the ~-~ - ' \ Festival runs through June 15, seems to open here every month. With strong support from Mayor 101" (June 9 and 11), a look at ' \ . \ Consider the list: The Boston population. Meruno, the festival has grown the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as with screenings at the Ftlfn Festival, the Boston Under­ Jerome ll!arned more about ever since. Initially showing 50 told by Israeli, Jewish, Christian, mance-documentary 'The Latin AMC/Loews Boston Common " ground Ftlm Festival, the Boston film festivals after making his films at John Hancock Hall in Muslim, American and Palestin­ Legends of Comedy'' (June 9); and Mass Art. Individual pro­ Je)Yish Film festival, the Boston own gritty, ndependent Bostrn­ 2003, this year's event takes ian voices; and "Valley of the Boston-based director Joe Cultr­ grams combining shorts and fea­ ~nch Ftlm Festival, the Boston based drama "Deportation," aild place at two venues: the Heart's Delight'' (June 11), a era presents ''Hand of God' (June tures are $10; all screening accesj· Gay & Lesbian Ftlm/Video Festi­ taking it to ,everal film festiv.ils AMC/Loews Boston Common drama about vigilante justice 10), a scathing look at clergy sex­ passes are $75. For more inforJ val, the Boston Turkish Film and across the United States. and Mass Art, with screenings of gone awry after a 1930s kidnap­ ual abuse committed on his mation, call 617-482-3900. For a M"usic Festival and the Boston 'That helped me to get experi­ 110 films, 30 of which are fea­ ping in California brother; and Jerome is showing complete schedule, visit the Webt Science Fiction Film Festival. ence in finding out what \I\ as tures. On the local front, former his newest film, "Holla at Me" site at www.bifilmfestival.com. , • But Haitian expatriate Patrick going on in other festivals, espe­ "Our people watch movies Newton filmqiaker Ray Ellin is (June 10, 11 and 14), a drama Ed Symkus can be reached at Jerome, a filmmaker who's been cially on in international level," from September to April," says represented with his perfor- about two brothers who become [email protected]. ...

.c; ALM, from page 15 her special powers to get even. Aug.9: •I. Two people start writing love let­ ''World Trade Center" - terS to each other: an architect July28: Oliver Stone tells the story of {Keanu Reeves) who lives in the ''TheAnt Bully" - Another two Port Authority policemen title abode, and a doctor (Sandra computer-animated story in a 'who were trapped under rubble ' Bullock) who once lived there. swnmer full ofthem, this one of the 9/11 disaster. Stone has But they find out that they're based on the John Nickel comic. said that this will not be political- . each living in a different year. A young boy who likes to torture ly motivated, but a study ofcivil- • Htlh? insects is shrlll1k down to their ians caught up in the fray, as well ; ''Nacho Libre" - Roly-poly siz.e and put to work in hard labor. as of their loved ones waiting to •l Jack Black plays a Mexican priest Nicolas Cage, Alan Cumming, find out what happened to them. ,, · who must raise extra money to Paul Giamatti, Meryl Streep, and save an orphanage (Hoo boy, this many more provide the voices. Aug.11: .' one sollllds sap-filled). But fear ''The Reaping" - Hillary not, bis chosen way is to put on a Aug.4: Swank stars as a lapsed Christian cootume and join up with some "Barnyard" - Live action who, after a family tragedy, sets ' · masked Mexican wrestlers in animation from the folks at Nick­ out to disprove religious phe- ' · order to save the day. Much slap­ elodeon has farm animaJs rising nomena. But she comes across a · stick Directed by Jared Hess up against people such as mean small town where unexplainable:. ("Napoleon Dynamite"). little kids who tip cows over in events - possibly Biblical '-'Garfield: A Tale ofTwo Kit­ fields. It all looks a bit sopho­ plagues - are occurring, and tles" - Bill Murray returns as moric, but there's lots ofmusic must come to grips with the pos-... · the.voice ofthe comic strip cat in In M. Night Shyamalan's new f Im, "Lady In the Water," a young woman (Bryce Dallas Howard) Is rescued and dancing (not sure if that's a sibility that they're real. " this unnecessary sequel, set in from a swimming ~. and then the mystery begins. good thing), and Kevin James London Ifyou liked the first gives voice to the head cow. Aug.18: one, then you deserve this one. visit to the remains ofKrypton tain Jack Sparrow (Johnny ming pool, then discovers that "Talladega Nights: The Bal­ "Snakes on a Plane" - '1· and, as the title uggests. his n ·­ Depp) in the much-awaited se­ she's actually a creature from a lad of Ricky Bobby'' - Will Samuel L. Jackson is a U.S. June23: tum to Earth. quel Sparrow must fight off the bedtime story. No clue as to Ferrell gets behind the wheel on marshal trying to protect a prize' "Click" - When mysterious undead Davy Jones (Bill whether she's good or bad the NASCAR circuit in an ac­ witness on a long plane ride. clerk Christopher Walken hears June30: Nighy). "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" tion comedy tracing the fast­ But some folks who have it in that workaholic Adam Sandler ''The IJe\.ilWears Prada" -­ ''A Scanner Darkly'' - The - Superhero Uma Thurman is track career ofa big-headed dri­ for him have managed to get a .. needs a "universal remote con­ Meryl Streep LS the all-pcM-erful Philip K Dick novel about a fu­ unceremoniously dumped by ver who may have met his match crate jam-packed with slithery , trol," he gives him one. It can nut-case editor ofa New York ture society ofpeople spying on regular-guy boyfriend Luke Wil­ when an equally talented (and poisonous things onboard, and speed up, slow down, or freeze fashion magazine, Anne Hath­ one another over illicit drugs has son. She doesh 't take this very full of himself) driver from thenletthem loose.Forthe life, and all ofits problems. Lots away is the employee whose lift: spent a long time coming to the well. Director Ivan Reitman's France (Sacha Baron Cohen) record, it's my favorite title of of gocxl comic possibilities, es­ she is making miserable. Based on screen. After Charlie Kaufman's comedy is about how she uses goes up against him. the year. pecially when the dam thing the novel by Lauren Weisbergel'. script was rejected, Richard Lin­ takes on a life ofits own. who was once an as.sistant to the klater's was accepted. He also ''Wordplay'' -A documen­ editor ofVogue. No\\ she tells all. directs, in the odd animated style tary about America's obsession ofhls "Waking Life." w!_th crossword puzzles - the July5: folks who do them, create them, "Strangers With Candy'' -­ July 14: edit them (with some great stuff The 1999 Comedy Central n1 "Leonard Cohen: I'm Your frdm New York Times puzzle series makes the jump to the Man" - The wonderfully de­ editor Will Shortz) - and a visit screen, prequel style, with Ant} pressing Canadian songster has to the annual crossword conven­ Sedaris as the middle-aged ex­ his tunes done up by U2, Nick tion in Stamford, Connecticut. con who returns to high schoc•l Cave, Martha and Rufus Wain­ Funny and enlightening. as a freshman. Stephen Colbert wright, Kate and Anna McGar­ co-stars. Matthew Broderick is a rigle, Cohen himself, and others. teacher. Philip Seymour Hoff. There are also plenty of stories : June28: man runs the Board ofEduca· about the man. "Superman Returns" - tion Brandon Routh is the new guy July21: io the blue suit, Kate Bosworth July7: "Lady in the Water" - M. - i$ Lois Lane, Kevin Spacey is "Pirates of the Caribbean: Night Shyamalan's newest sus­ £.;,ex Luthor. Super director Dead Man ·s Cbesf' - Alas, penser has Paul Giamatti star­ Bryan Singer ("X-Men" 1 and Keith Richards was too busy ring as a building super who res­ Z) opted to do this instead ofX- with the Stones v. hen he was cues a young woman (Bryce - 3.Jbe story tells of Superman's asked to play the father of Cap- Dallas Howard) from a swim-

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brary. 1he Bilbo Baggins Fund has been Bedtime Stories dren's literature. The next meeting will be the fun concepts that lead to reading, Brighton Branch created. Materials include Rus.sian fiction, An evening edition of "Story Tune," on Tuesday, July 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 through stories, fingerplays, crafts and 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, 617- nonfiction, classics and be:1t-sellers; Russ­ followed by a craft, takes place Tuesdays p.m. to discuss "Pictures of Hollis educational toys and games, Tuesdays at 782-6032 ian DVDs; Russian videos; and Rus.sian from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the Woods" by Patricia Reilly Giff. Join in for 10:30 a.m., starting on June 6. Includes books on CD. The library invites all Russ­ public; no registration is required. conversation and a snack. Registration is two "Moovin' and Groovin"' concerts" ian readers and community members to required. Books are available at the li­ with Sue Eaton. To register, call the chil- ' Mr. DJ's kids' party sign up for library cards and view the ex­ Toddler Story Tune brary a month in advance. dren's librarian. ' Mr. DJ's ultimate kids' party - All isting collection. For more information, Children 2 to 3 and a caregiver are wel­ children, families and classes are wel­ call 617-782-(i()32. come for stories and paper craft, on Mon­ Preschool Story Tune come to a special swnmer reading kickoff days, Jllll.e 12 and 19, from 10:30 to 11:15 Honan-Allston Branch What's a Buzzin' storytime. Stories, ~ program titled "You Are the Star" with Homework assistance a.m. Free and open to the public; no regis­ songs, fingerplays and crafts for children·· Mr. DJ on Friday, June 16, at 10:30 a.m. at tration is required. 3()() Norlh Harvard SL, Allston, 617-787- Homework assistance is available ages 3 to 5, all with a buzzin' theme. Fri'.. '. the Brighton Branch Library, 40 Acade­ 6313 days at 10:30 a.m. through Aug. 11. · · my Hill Road, Brighton. DJ Tad Travis Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.; and Tues­ The OK Club ;.~ days through Thursdays, 3:30 to 5:30 will lead a karaoke sing-along, dancing The Only Kids Oub is a monthly book Programs for children: p.m., excluding holidays. Thddler Story Tune contests, line dances and other activities. discussion group for children in grades There will be stories, songs, finger­ There will be disco lights and a bubble four and higher. The next meeting is on Summer Reading Kick-Off Party plays and crafts for toddlers ages 1.5 tr> L machine. Admission is free. For more in­ Fan euil Branch Tuesday, June 13, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. A An afternoon of face-painting, side­ 3.5 and their caregivers every Tuesday ~t formation, call 617-782-6032. snack will be provided. The book to be walk chalk and bubbles in the children's 10:30 a.m., starting June 6. To register,r. discussed for June is ''Cat Running" by 419 Fmieuil. SL, Brighton, 617-782-6705 courtyard. Pizza from Bravo Pizzeria, and call the children's librarian. , I Zilpha Keatley Snyder, and will be avail­ Book discussion group ice cream, too. Friday, June 23, from 2:30 j ..... able one month in advance. Registration Abook discussion group meets the first Programs for children: to4:30p.m. Adult and family programs: Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. For is required. more information call 617-782-6032. Insect Comedy Homework Help and Cool Crafts Lap-sit Story Tune Join Diane Edgecomb, local storyteller Art Exhibit ' Takes place Wednesdays from 3:30 to Children 4 and younger and a caregiver and performer, for wonderful stories Works in various media by members Help for beginning 5:30 p.m. School-age children are invited are welcome to join in for stories and a about bugs on Wednesday, June 28, at of the Allston Arts District will be on . Internet user to come craft with the library and take ad­ craft on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. No regis­ 6:30 p.m. Fun for the whole family. display in the gallery during hours ofli­ vantage of the Homework Assistance tration is required. brary operation through the end of Help is available at the library for those June. who are mystified by the Internet. For an Progratn. Free Homework Help appointment, call Alan at 617-782-6032. Preschool Story Tune A Boston Public School teacher is Afternoon Story Tune Preschoolers age 3 to 5 and a caregiver available to help children with their Friends of the Library Book Sale ·• · Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome on June 14 and 21, from homework every Monday and Wednes­ Books for all ages will be available for ... ESL conversation are welcome for stories ard a paper craft 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and 2 to 2:45 p.m., for day from 5 to 7 p.m. sale at discount priees, rain or shine, on~ No registration is required for the on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to stories and a craft. Free and open to the Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.in. • group, and admission is free. The group 2:45 p.:m. No registration iJ; required. public; no registration is required. Lapsit Storytime meets Mondays and Thursdays, at 6 p.m., Books, songs, tickles and bounces for Thi chi class and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Reading Readiness Cover to Cover: Teen Book Club children between 6 and 18 months every Tai chi class takes place every Mon­ at 10 am. For more information, call 6 l 7- This group, for children 3 to 5, explores This monthly discussion group for other Thursday at 10:30 am. through day from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 10' 782-(i()32. concepts necessary before a child learns teens in grade seven and older will meet June 22. Preregistration with children's li­ and older. Join instructor Shuzhi Teng' to read, shares stories and solves educa­ on Tuesday, June 20, from 3:30 to 4:15 brarian. for an hour of relaxing tai chi instructi<;>rl. • Stories and films tion p111zles. It will me.et on Fridays from p.m., to discuss "Nine Days a Que.en" by No registration is required. ' 10 to 11 am. The weekly themes are as Ann Rinaldi. Books will available one Yoga for Kids Stories and films for children take place follow11: Jllll.e 9 - "Reasomng;" Jllll.e 16 - month in advance at the Faneuil Branch Offered by Melanie every Saturday in Chess instruction Tuesdays, 10:30 am. This is a free pro­ "All About Me." No registration is re­ library. Free and open to the public; no June, at 10 am., for children 3 to 5 ac­ Free instruction in basic and advancea gram; all are invited. quired. The program is fu!e and open to registration is required. companied by a parent or caregiver, and chess for ages 10 and older with Richm1;1. all. Parents are encouraged to participate, 11 a.m. for children 8 to 12. Register with Tyree takes place every Saturday from Russian collection and will receive take home activity sheets The Faneuil Pageturners the children's librarian. 11 a.m. lo 2 p.m. All skill levels are wel-"' The Brighton Branch Library received to reinforce concepts at home. Preschool­ "Pagetumers" is a parent/child book come. Chess sets are available for use in a gift from the estate of Jennie Levey to ers will also receive a commemorative T­ discussion group appropriate for children Toddler Reading Readin~ the library at any time. No registration is benefit the Russian collection at the Ii- shirt and three books to keep. 10 and older and those who enjoy chil- Children age 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 will explore necessary.

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Comcast Channel 51 Wednesday, June 14 annual Roxbury Film Festival: discussion on Jllll.e 14 at 6:30 p.m. "More people are surviving can­ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - Ways & "Celebrating the Vision and the 'I'd Rather Be Dancing' at the Boston Public Library. cer than ever before," said Ruth cityofboston.govlcity- Means fiscal 2007 Budget Voice of Filmmakers of Color," While throwing out her memo­ Danish author Isak Dinesen Palombo, chairwoman of the Mass­ council/live.asp - City Law Department, WGBH airs four films that ries, a paral)zed dance diva (no\\ .,.. rote, "You know that you are truly achusetts Commission on End-of­ May 31 (1 :27) screened at past festivals as part of wife and mother), is confronted by alive when you are living among Life Care, an MCCCC member. Weekly programming 11:30 a.m. - Boston the Sunday night independent film her ex-lover and dance partner, who lions." It's a sentiment with which "By focusing on cancer survivor­ schedule for June 9-15 City Council Meeting line-up July 2 and 9, at 9 p.m. For shows her that the spirit of a dancer the children and parents profiled in ship, we hope not only to spread this more information, visit (Live) doesn't die with the use of her le gs, "A Lion in the House" can relate. positive message, but also to raise Friday, June 9 2:30 p.m. - Ways & wgbh.org/festivals. forcing her to choose between tier As part of Independent Lens, the awareness of this growing popula­ 10 a.m. - Housing Means fiscal 2007 Budget Roxbury Film Festival takes family and an artistically fulfilling four-hour documentary follows five tion that face& a unique set of physi­ Hearing on City's inclu­ place July 26 through 30. Screen­ - Public Health Com­ life from her wheelchair. Written, families over a six-year period as cal, social and emotional chal­ sionary development poli­ ings will be hosted at the new Rox­ mission, June 6 produced and directed by Yvonne they fight cancer. The broadcast is lenges." cies, May 31 (3:00) 8 p.m. - Boston City bury Center for Arts at Hibernian Farrow, who also stars in this stmt also the centerpiece ofa community To that end, WGBH and Hall, Roxbury Community Col­ 1:30 p.m. - Ways & Council Meeting *Re­ drama. Airs Sunday, July 9, 9 to outreach campaign. Co-sponsored MCCCC have jointly developed a Means fiscal 2007 Budget lege, Massachusetts College of Art, peat of today's Meeting 9:30 p.m., on WGBH 44. From the by the Massachusetts Comprehen­ special online survey designed to Hearing - Boston Cen­ Northeastern University and the on Internet 2005 festival. sive Cancer Control Coalition and collect important information about ter for Youth & Families, Museum of Fine Arts. Films in­ WGBH, the campaign focuses on a the issues, obstacles and concerns clude: May 10 (2:53) Thursday, June 15 Independent Lens: 'Brothel' to specially designed online survey that cancer survivors face, such as 10 a.m. - Ways & Brother' that will seek to document cancer symptom management as well as 'Far from Home' Monday, June 12 Means fiscal 2007 Budget After being rejected by his fruni­ survivorship experiences in Massa­ work and financial issues. Available & While busing may be a rapidly 10 - Ways Means Hearing - BPS Teaching ly, Peny (Anthony Mackie) a snug­ chusetts. A free sneak preview online at masscancercontrol.org, fading memory in most American fiscal 2007 Budget Hear­ & Leaming, Part I, May gling young artist, befriends an el­ screening and panel discussion fea­ the survey will be promoted on-air ing - Inspectional Ser­ 22 (2:45) schools, it continues to be a reality derly stranger - Bruce Nugent turing the film's producer, mean­ on WGBH 2 at the conclusion of vices Department (Live) 1 p.m. - Ways & for more than 3,000 Boston stu­ (Roger Robinson), the black gay dents every year. ''Far from Home" while, will address issues of cancer "A Lion in the House." 3 p.m. - Ways & Means fiscal 2007 Budget writer who co-founded the revolu­ survivorship in Massachusetts and The survey also will be discussed Means fiscal 2007 Budget Hearing BPS Teaching & airs Sunday, July 2, 9 to 9:40 p.m. tionary journal "Frre! !" In this on WGBH 44, and spotlights encourage participation in the sur­ at a free sneak preview screening Hearing - BPS Family & Leaming, Part II, May 22 drama, Peny discovers the legacies vey. and panel discussion featuring film­ Community Engagement, (2:51) Kandice, an insightful, precocious of the gay and lesbian subcultures African-American teenager partici­ While "A Lion in the House" fo­ maker Steven Bognar. Additional May 22 (1:37) within the Harlem Renaissance cuses on childhood cancer, WGBH programming activities that will Programming schedule pating in METCO, a voluntary through Bruce's memories. Airs Boston school integration program. has teamed with MCCCC to use the support the outreach campaign in­ Tuesday, June 13 is subject to change based Sunday, July 9, 9:30 to 11 p.m., on documentary as a launching point clude a planned fall broadcast on 10 a.m. - Government on the scheduling and WGBH 44. Prom the 2004 festival. 'P.O.V.: A Panther in Africa' for broader discussions smrounding WGBH 89.7 of "Walking through Ops Hearing on register- length of live hearings The story ofP ete O'Neal, a mem­ cancer "survivorship," an issue of the Storm," a special four-part radio ing laboratories in Boston, and meetings, which will ber of the Black Panther Party who, 'A Lion in the House' importance within the cancer com­ series that explores myriad tech­ June 6 be carried in their entire- facing gun charges in Kansas City This documentary chronicles munity. niques that cancer survivors are em­ ] p.m. - Boston City ty. in 1970, fled to Algeria, where he the hopes, fears and struggles of The term "cancer survivor," bracing on their road to recovery Council Meeting, June 7 For more information, on joined other Panther exiles, airs five families with childhood cm­ coalition members say, refers to and a life after cancer. Produced by 3:30 p.m. - Govern- Boston City Council Televi­ Sunday, July 2, 9:40 to 11:10 p.m., cer and forms the centerpiece of those people who have been diag­ award-winning public radio pro­ ment Ops Hearing on sion, call Tom Cqhan at on WGBH 44. Unlike the others, the Cancer Survivorship Outreach nosed with cancer and the people in ducer David Freudberg, "Walking MWRA easement at 617-635-2208 or e-mail however, O'Neal never found his Campaign. Jt airs Tuesday mid their lives who are affected by the through the Storm" recently aired Moakley Park, May 11 Tom.Cohan@cityojboston. way back to America He moved on Wednesday, June 21 and 22, at 9 diagnosis, including family mem­ on WGBH's Cape and Islands NPR (1:02) gov. to Tanzania, where for more than 30 p.m. on WGBH 2. bers, friends and caregivers. Under stations. AIR DUCT CLEANING INDOOR AIR SPECIALIS Will.~ DO YOU HAVE ••• June 9, 10, 11, 2006 • ALLERGIES?? • SINUS PROBLEMS?? 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:.The Joseph M. Smith Commu­ tion, call Kristin at 781-693- gible if they are women older Health center offers immigrants looking for both pri­ staff who will be able to help him nity Health Center; 287 Westem 3884. than 40 with a low income and mary care and outreach services. or her should the need arise. Ifth e Ave., Allston, is a nonprofit orga­ ha·;e no insurance or insurance translation services The numbers of culturally com­ language that a person speaks is nkstion that offers comprehen­ Free Eng1ish class thComing health center services, call Sonia Mandarin., Nepalese, Polish, Por­ contrast, where 10 years ago the The Joseph M. Smith Commu­ Mee at 617-208-1580 or visit Mammography tuguese, Romanian, Russian, need for Bosnian and Ethiopian nity Health Center is at 287 West­ imschc.org. Women's Van dates: Swedish, Telgue, Thai, Urdu and was strong, those sul:rcommuni­ ern Ave., Allston, and at 564 than 60 Health Network Upcoming Mammography Vietnamese. More per­ ties no longer require native-lan­ Main St., Waltham. The center cent of the staff is proficient in guage support for their primary offers comprehensive medical, Free health screenings Free health services are avail­ Van dates are: Spanish, the largest language care, and the center's staffing has dental, counseling and vision ser­ able through tk Joseph M. Wednesday, June 14. "Free glucose, cholesterol and group currently served. changed with them. vices, regardless of circumstance. Smith Community Health Cen­ For more information about the blbod pressure screenings take The health center has a demon­ The chances are good, there­ To make an appointment requir­ ter Women's He Jth Network \\tomen's Health Network Pro­ place monthly throughout the strated ability to resp0nd quickly fore, that the prospective patient ing language assistance, call 617- program. Resident, may be eli- gram, call 617-208-1660. community. For more informa- to unanticipated influxes of new will find at least one person on 783-0500 and request a translator.

" Cambridge River Festival coming up

The 27th Cambridge River Performers selectea by the Passim New Orleans masterpieces. val. This project will study the Works' ''Lyzer the Miser." ing ethnic foods, paintings, sculp­ Festival returns along a serpen­ Folk Music & Cultural Center. 2 p.m., Somi, New African economic, political and cultural tures, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, tine swath of the Charles River on Hosted by Naomi Arenberg and soul, jazz music infused with interests that inspire place names, Rolling along the river woodwork. photography and Satt,rrday, June 17, from noon to 6 Brendan Hogan, WGBH Radio. soul, African folk and urban resulting in the publication of a A half-mile bicycle ride will metalwork. p.Jl} .• to honor the arts and cultur­ 12 p.m., Silver Leaf Go pel grooves. new map, 'The City Fonnerly begin at Herter Park on the al .community of the city. Singers, gospel m 1sic. 4 p.m., Jacob Fred Jazz Known As Cambridge." Commu­ Boston side of the Charles River With a Lot of Help The festival takes place along a 1 p.m., Anne H · tton Band, pop Odyssey, post-modern jazz trio nity input gathered in the first three at noon, and end with a parade at from Our Friends mile-long stretch of Memorial music with piano itnd vocals. infl uenced by indie rock. elec­ research expeditions will be dis.­ the festival. The street band Sec­ The Cambridge River Festival, Drive between JFK Street, three 2 p.m., Jake Armerding, folk, tJonic music and pop. played at the Mobile Mapping ond Line Social Aid and Pleasure an annual event since 1974, hap­ blocks from the Harvard Square bluegrass, classicH and pop. 5 p.m., Entrain, rock. blues, ca­ Studio by the Weeks Footbridge. Society will lead the parade from pens each year with the funding subway station, and Western Av­ 3 p.m., Kenny White Band, l:IJJSo, ska, zydeco, jazz and funk JFK Street to Flagg Street on of donors and sponsors. For the enue. Sponsored by the Cam­ piano-based melodic rock. f'um the eclectic sextet from Make Your Own Memorial Drive. The ride is orga­ third year, Novartis Institutes of bndge Arts Council, this festival 4 and 8 p.m., Session Ameri­ Martha's Vmeyard. The Kids Area offers children nized by Hub on Wheels, a pro­ Biomedical Research is the lead spotlights musical and artistic tal­ cana & Friends, traditional Amer­ The Revolve Stage - Cpl. and adults the opportunity to cre­ gram that increases public aware­ sponsor for the festival, continu­ ents, a Kids Area and an Interna­ ican blues, country, rock and folk Burns Park on Flagg Street. The ate their own puppe~ at the Pup­ ness and the appreciation of ous support since it arrived in tional Bazaar and vendors offer­ with surprise gue.'> artists. thlrd stage features an array of pet Factory. The improvisational cycling by involving children and Cambridge in 2003. Media Spon­ ing food from around the world. Regattabar Stage - By the local opera, choral and gospel group lmprovBoston will coach their parents in the healthy activi­ sor WGBH 89.7, Boston's NPR This event is free and hosted rain Weld Boathouse at JFK Street groups. kids in puppet karaoke, a chance ty of bicycle riding. Following Arts and Culture Station, will or shine. Performers selected by the Regal­ to try out their new creations in the bike parade, Hub on Wheels host the music stages. The em­ tabar at the Charles Hotel in Har­ 'The City Formerly theater games. Real-life musi­ will host an informational table to ployee-directed foundation of Music vard Square. Ho ted by Eric Known As Cambridge, cians from the group Uncle Mon­ answer questions about bicycle Draper Laboratory has renewed Nationally known and local Jackson, WGBH Radio. The Institute for Infinitely Small sterface will sing "a sock-puppet­ safety. For information, visit its sponsorship for a second year, musical performers from jazz, Noon and 3 p.m , Edmar Cas­ "lbings, a collaboration of local quirk-rock" opera for children. bubonwheels.org. as has Bank of America and folk, gospel, Latin and world taneda Trio, Colombian harpist artists, will host a series of renam­ The puppets (and their creators) Dunkin' Donuts. New sponsors music will perform in three music weaves a hybrid style ofjazz and mg expeditions of streets, neigh­ can join the Grand Puppet Parade Exotic shopping and dining in 2006 are the Boston Globe, stages. South American mu ic. borhoods and parks in each of at 5 p.m. Also featured at the Pup The International Bazaar and Pam Grilling Spray, AARP Mag­ Passim Stage - by the Weeks 1 p.m., Boston Horns, rhythms Cam.bridge's 13 neighborhoods Tent, Will Stackman's ''Punch & World of Food will feature more azine, Poland Spring, PowerBar Footbridge at DeWolf e Street. of funk, jazz and world beat and :>efore, during and after the festi- Judy Show" and Great Small than 100 vendors this year, sell- and Zoe Foods. f .

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Here's a list ofwhat is happen­ preservation and accessibility of ti~ at 617-782-8644. reports of infestation. [email protected] stonbrightoncdc.org. Now listed ing at the Allston-Brighton Com­ open space in the community and • Proof that you are a tenant in g. are upcoming events and classes. munity Development Corpora­ support grassroots organizing ef­ A-BBedbug Allston Brighton. This can be a The Allston Brighton Commu­ tion, 320 Washington St., 3rd forts at specific neighborhood copy of an apartment lease, a util­ Tenant counseling nity Development Corporation Floor; Brighton, MA 02135. parks and urban wilds. For more Eradication Initiative ity bill or driver's license with engages neighborhood residents Phone 617-787-3874/ormore in­ information, call Heather Knoir The Allston Brighton Bedbug current address. available in an ongoing process of shapirlg (onnation snyder at 617-787-3874, ext 215, Er.idication Initiative provides • Receipts for the new mat­ Tenants that are facing evic­ and carrying out a common Vi­ or e-mail knopsn)'der@allston­ as!.istance to Allston-Brighton tress. Receipts must be dated Oct. tion, looking for housing or have sion of a diverse and stable com­ A-B Green Space brightoncdc.org. tenants who have been affected 1, 2004, or later. an issue with a landlord that can't munity in the face of sustained by bedbug infestation. Allston­ Applications to this fund will be resolved, the Allston Brighton economic pressures. That visidn Advocates Affordable housing B1ighton tenants can receive up be accepted through June, or until CDC might be able to help. Con­ is evident in community-led prt>­ The Allston Brighton Green to $500 per family to replace bed­ funds run out. State funds for this tact Juan Gonzalez at 617-787- jects that protect and create af­ Space Advocates meet every rental opportunities bc g-infested mattresses. initiative were obtained with the 3874, ext. 217, or e-mail gonza­ fordable housing, create green third Wednesday of the month at The Allston-Brighton CDC To qualify, tenants provide the assistance of state Rep. Kevin G. [email protected]. space, foster a healthy local econ­ 7 p.IIL, at the Allston Brighton owns several buildings with va­ fo llowing documentation: Honan and state Sen. Steven Tol­ omy, provide avenues for eco­ Community Development Corp., cancies for incom~eligible appli­ • Documentation of bedbug in­ man. CDC has a Web site nomic self-sufficiency, and in­ 320 Washington St. All commu­ cants. To find out about vacan­ festation. This can be an ISD re­ To apply for funds, call Juan crease understanding among and Check out the Allston-Brighton nity residents are welcome. The cies, prequalify or obtain an port, a letter from the landlord or Gonzalez for an intake form at between our neighborhood's diL CDC's updated Web site at all- advocates work toward the application, call Maloney Proper- other written documentation or 617-787-3874, ext 217, e-mail verse residents.

AT THE OAK SQUARE YMCA . .. AduHleagues Youth Focus group YMCA Summer Day terials to be mailed. The camp is New holiday and New Website licensed by the state, employees expanding participants needed (!amp registration open are trained, and the YMCA ac­ vacation camps Check out ymcaboston.org and click on ''Find a Y" and choose Basketball and indoor soccer The Oak Square YMCA is The Oak Square YMCA is ac­ cepts EEC and vouchers and Programs to keep children ac­ leagues are forming. Coed and planning to develop a tand-alone cepting registration for the 2006 offer financial assistance. tive and engaged during the uir Oak Square. Find out what is gender-only options are avail­ youth center in a building on Camp Connolly Day camp that coming school vacations will in­ going on, get schedules and uir dates and much more. able. For league information, visit YMCA property in Oak Square. takes place in Oak Square. The Birthday parties at the clude art, dance, crafts, Y"mcaboston.org. In an effort to develop program­ new Hardiman Park will make an swimming, group work and ming and service of interest to already great program even bet­ YMCA more. Openings are available for YMCA expands hours Newsletters available local youths age 12 to 17 and ter. Camp for preschool up to Children's birthday parties all programs, and options range New winter hours are now in their parents or guardians, an in­ teens includes specialty sports may be hosted at the Y. This may from one to five days. Nonmem­ E-newsletters covering topics effect: Monday through Thurs­ dependent organiz.ation will lead 1;amp, dance and gymnastics and be a pool, sports or gymnastics bers as well as members are wel­ day, from 5:45 a.IIL to 10:30 p.m.; such as family programs, fitness, a few focus groups to hear ideas more. Go to ymcaboston.org, party and will include a designat­ come. For information or to reg­ aquatics, sports and volunteering Friday until 10 p.m.; Saturday, and concerns. To participate, call •:lick ''Fmd a Y" and choose Oak ed room for cake and presents. ister, call Rayshaun Murray at from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sun­ are now available. To sign up, Rayshaun Murray at 617-787- Square for a brochure and regis­ For information, call Sharon 617-787-8669 or visit ymca­ visit ymcaboston.org. day, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For 8669 to preregJster. Dates and tration form. Or call the camp Malone, 617-787-8664. boston.org. more information, visit ymca­ times will be detcnnined. hotline at 617-787-8669 for ma- boston.org and click find a Y.

EDUCATION NOTEBOOK

'Summer Camp partment coordinator John Pur­ guest program is limited to 30 one of 15 BPS schools to add Kl Ba!iketball Program will be host­ cell and jazz students will per­ Allston-Brighton residents on a Writing and soccer for classes this coming September. ed July 3 to 7, both from 9 a.m. to available at Garfield form for the Runkle School's daily basis. Reservations can be She said, ''It is very important for nO()n, in the Brimmer and May The Garfield School's fourth Music and Art Festival. For more made Mondays through Thurs­ middle school boys schools to offer full-day kinder­ School Gym. annual Summer Camp begins information on the festival, visit days, from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. New England SCORES, an garten for 4-year-olds. They are Soccer Camps - The Boys July 5 running until Aug. 4. runkle.org. and on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. out-of-school-time soccer and so ready to learn, and it gives S0tcer Program takes place July Learning will take place around Brass Trio to play at Chestnut until 1 p.m. Voice mail reserva­ creative writing program for ele­ them a good start, which is key to 10 to 14. The Girls Soccer Pro­ specific themes focusing on pro­ Park - Tuesday, June 13, 2: 15 tions will not be accepted. mentary and middle school age their future success in school. gr!lm is offered July 17 through

jects and activities that help un­ p.m. Cleveland Circle, entrance In addition to the guest card, children in inner-city Boston, an­ 'The Hamilton can't wait to 21 1 both from 9 a.m. to noon, at derstand people's relationship on Chiswick Road behind 50 guests may be asked for photo nounces that it has recently creat­ have 4-year-olds join us." Brlmmer and May's Dedham with nature and the elements. En­ Sutherland Road, Brighton. identification in order to be ad­ ed the SCORES FC Middle Children who are 4 years old as Street Field in Newton. Jichrnent activities include music, Brookline Music School contin­ mitted Children younger than 14 Schoolboys program. of Sept. 1 are eligible for Hamil­ 'to request a brochure and air swimming, tennis, art, crafts, ues its musical partnership with must be accompanied by an The program is currently being ton's Kl class, which will num­ plication form, e-mail Sports field trips and more. Chestnut Park at Cleveland Cir­ adult. operated at the Edison Middle ber up to 20 students. C!lmps director Peter Gordon at Regular program hours will be cle, a senior residential facility. For more information, call the School in Brighton and the The class will have the same [email protected] or 617- from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., The school's Bra Faculty Trio university's Office of Govern­ McKay K-8 School in East schedule as other Hamilton stu­ 278-2323. For information about Monday through Friday, for $125 will present a c as: JcaJ recital for mental and Commuruty Affairs at B, '"ton. CO FC comple­ dents. is 30 4-ffi. to 2 _ 1 p.m. all swnmer programs, log on to a week. residents with Tom Halter (bllln­ 617-552-4787. ments the girls' soccer program They will follow the K2 (for 5- brimmerandmay.org. Kindergarten through fifth­ pet), Anne Howarth (French which is operated by the City­ year-olds) curriculum, including ~de programs are currently en­ horn) and Russell Jewell (trom­ Brimmer and May Kicks organization in both English language arts, reading, Sunshine Academy is rolling full time slots. For more bone). schools. math, science, computer and information, call Rosa Tempesta Summer Camps For more information, call Lee music. Registration for Kl, K2, now open at 617-635-6323. Free summer Brimmer and May School in Rankin, program and develoir and first grade is ongoing. Sunshine Academy Childcare, . recreation program for Chestnut Hill is hosting the fol­ ment associate at New England For more information, call the 164 Harvard St., Coolidge Cor­ Brookline Music lowing camps this summer: SCORES, at 617-265-0066, ext. Hamilton office at 617-635-8388, ner, Brookline, is now open. Sun­ A-B neighbors Summer Camp - pre-kinder­ 153. School news or to register, call the Family Re­ shine Academy offers full-day, Boston College will again open garten through grade three source Center at Madison Park year-round educational child care. Brookline Music School an­ its William J Flynn Recreatior Four two-week sessions from Winship Elementary High School at 617-635-9010. Its five classrooms accommodate nounces the following events: Complex for free use by Allston· June 26 to Aug. 18. The half-day School needs help to children from 2 months to 5-plus String Duet Recital - Satur­ Brighton residents this summer. program is for 3- and 4-year-olds Brimmer and May years. Its operating hours, from .day, June 10, 2 p.m. at Spring­ The 2006 summer guest program and the full day program is for 5- raise funds 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., are de- bou. e. Brookline Music School runs Monday through Friday, to 9-year-olds. Limited openings The Wmship Elementary offers summer camps igned to accommodate the needs faculty, Sasha Callahan (violin) June 5 through Aug. 18. available for 7- to 9-year-olds School is asking friends and Brimmer and May School an­ of working parents. and Leo Eguchi (cello), will per­ The Recreation Complex facil­ only. Call Camp Director Kate neighbors to help raise funds to nounces the following three Sunshine Academy's newly form this recital for residents at ities, including an indoor pool, Sanders at 617-278-2350 or e­ update audiovisual equipment for camps being offered this sum­ constructed building has many the Springhouse Retirement are open Monday through Friday, mail [email protected]. the school, including overhead mer: unique features including a pri­ Community. from 6 am. to 8:30 p.m., except Co-Ed Gator Goals & Field projectors, headsets, televisions Summer camp for children in vate outdoor classroom area for Honors Voice Recital - Sun­ Wednesdays, when the hours are Games Clinic - grades one and DVD players. With budget grades pre-kindergarten through water play, science and nature ac­ da)', June 11, 3 p.m., at the 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through five constraints, such equipment has three - Summer Camp offers ti vities. An all-weather under­ Longyear Museum, 1125 Boyl­ Interested re idents of Allstori­ The clinics run from June 14 to not been upgraded in a long time. four two-week sessions from ground parking area with private ston St./Route 9 (at the comer of Brighton mu)t register for the 16, and June 19 to 23 at Brimmer Contributions can be made by June 26 through Aug. 18. There is elevator access directly to the cen­ Dunster Road). The third annual summer gue!ll program at Bo ton and May's Athletic Facility on making a direct donation to the a Half-Day Program for 3- and 4- ter, provides safe, easy drop-off Honors Voice Recital takes place College's Office of Govenunen­ Dedham Street in Newton, 9 to school of audiovisual equipment year-olds and the Full-Day Pro­ and pick-up. All the classrooms in the Portrait Gallery at the tal and Community Affairs, 116 11:45 am. (half day), and 9 a.m. Make checks payable to the gram for 5- to 9-year-olds. E-mail are designed in accordance with Longyear Museum in Chestnut College Road. on BC's Chestnut to 2:45 p.m. (full day). Wmship School. For information camp director Kate Sanders at the most uirto-date safety and ac­ Hill. The event will feature select Hill campu" Monday throu~;b Gator Goals Soccer will be of­ call Judith Corrigan at 617-791- [email protected] or call cessibility standards and are high school-age voice students Friday, between 9:30 am. and fered in the morning and Field 7971. 617-278-2350 to request a stocked with educational books, performing classical, jazz, musi­ noon. Residents must show a dri­ Games in the afternoon. Limited Direct donations will be ac­ brochure and application form. toys, and arts and crafts activitieS. cal theater and pop selections. ver's license or picture identifica­ openings available. E-mail En­ cepted at any time. Gator Goals and Field Games Director Tma Golden joins the Open to the public. tion with proof of residency. Res­ rique Polletta at epolletta@brim­ Clinic-for boys and girls enter­ center with more than 20 years of Brookline Community Foun­ idents who do not have a photo mer.org orcall 617-278-2313. Kindergarten for 4- ing grades one to five. The clinics experience in early childhood ed­ dation's Unsung HeroAwards ­ ID with their address will be 1e­ Sports Camps - grades six to run from June 14 to 16, and June ucation. All the teachers are fully Sunday, June 11, 5:30 to 7:30 quired to provide proof of re;i­ nine year-olds 19 to 23, at Brimmer and May's licensed and certified with the De­ p.m. at the Coolidge Comer Ar­ dency in the form of a utility till Boys basketball program, June Principal Ellen L. McCarthy Athletic Facility on Dedham partment of Early Education and cade, 318 Harvard St., Brookline. in order to qualify for the pro­ 26 to 30, and girls basketball pro­ reminds Allstqn-Brighton fami­ Street in Newton, from 9 to 11 :45 Care and have many years ofi ex­ Jazz Department coordinator gram. Qualifying residents will gram, July 3 to 7, both sessions lies that the Hamilton Elementary a.m., half day, and to 2:45 p.m., perience in full7time child care. John Purcell and a crew of jazz be issued .1 guest card, which from 9 am. to noon, in the Brim­ School will offer a kindergarten 1 full day. Gator Goals Soccer will Sunshine Academy's curriculum students will perform for this must be prc.--ented with each v: sit mer and May School Gym. class for 4-year-olds, starting in be offered in the morning and is designed around age-appropri­ event, which honors Betsy De­ to the Recreation Complex. Boys soccer program, July 10 September. Field Games in the afternoon. ate child-centered activities in ac­ Witt, retiring executive director Once registered, Allston- to 14, and girls soccer program. The addition of the Kl class is To request a brochure and air cordance with local and state of the Brookline Community Brighton guests must call the Of­ July 17 to 21, both sessions from part of a Boston Public Schools plication form, call Enrigue Pol­ learning expectations for kinder­ oundation. For more informa­ fice of Governmental and Com­ 9 am. to noon, at Brimmer and citywide effort to expand and en­ letta at [email protected] or garten and pre-kindergarten chil­ tion, call 617-566-4442 or visit munity Affairs at 617-552-4787 a May's Dedham Street Field in hance kindergarten program­ 617-278-2313. dren. brooklinecommunity.org. business day m advance of their Newton. E-mail Peter Gordon at ming. BPS officials have also Sports Camps, for boys and Sunshine Academy is now ac­ Runkle School Music and Arts Recreation Complex visit and are [email protected]. said that Kl classes have been girls entering grades six to nine: cepting applications for the num­ festival - Monday, June 12, 7 to limited to two visits per week. Visit brimmerandmay.org for added because there is great de­ Basketball Camps - The ber of spaces available. For more :30 p.m. at Runkle School, 50 Due to the popularity of the facil­ further information about all mand for them across the city. Boys Basketball Program takes information, log on to sunshinea­ 'Druce St., Brookline. Jazz De- ity in the summer months, the summer programs. McCarthy said the Hamilton is place June 26 to 30. The Girls cademy.com.

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Clement runs to end lege's 88th commencement exer­ during the tournament's second lffaas coaches cises May 21. O'Leary received a round on Saturday, June 10, and undefeated titlist team stroke master of arts degree in history. the six with the best second round , Allston resident Jamie Haas, a Michelle Clement of Brighton scores will move to the final 4001-2005 Boston University ran the 2006 San Diego marathon Norton swings with the round on Sunday, June 11. The ~portstop and three-time America June 4 to raise money for the Swing with the Legends winner East Player of the Year, coached American Stroke As ociation's legends will receive his trophy along with the Newton Country Day School Train to End Stroke program. A Brighton student is among the the Bank of America Champi­ vjll'Sity softball team to an Eastern Train to End Stroke was creat­ local caddies for Major Leagtie onship winner at 18 green cere­ Independent League titlist and ed to raise funds for stroke re­ Baseball alumni taking part in monies after the tournament. championship year. search and educational initiatives. Swing with the Legends at the The Major League Baseball Haas holds records at BU in ca­ Each participant runs or walks a 26th annual Bank of America alumni competing in Swing with .reer hits, stolen bases, batting av­ full marathon (26.2 miles) or half Championship which tees off June the Legends will be Alan Ashby, erage and runs scored. She is one marathon (13.1 miles) in honor of 9. The local students are part of the Kevin Bass, Johnny Bench, of three Teniers to be named to a Stroke Hero. Caddie Scholars Program. The Doug DeCinces, Darren Daulton, America East's All-Conference local caddie is Kathleen Norton Bobby Grich, Bob Knepper, Bill .first Team four times. In her new of Brighton, for Alan Ashby. Mazeroski, Rick Miller, Jim Residents graduate The 26th annual Bank of Perry, Mickey Tettleton and Bob role on the diamond, she coached from Quincy College lS high school players, six of COURTESY PHOTO America Championship runs Tewksbury. whom were new to the team, and Quincy College has awarded Brl, ~on resident and NSTAR employee Nell Duffy prepares to do through June 11 at Nashawtuc Local students who will caddie the team responded with an unde­ degrees to the following local stu­ sorne carpentry at a Habitat for Humanity work site. Duffy was among Country Club in Concord. Last for these 12 MLB legends are feated 12-0 season. dents: a group of 20 volunteers from NSTAR Electric and Gas who year's winner, Mark McNulty, participants in the Caddies Schol­ participated In Habitat's recent Bulld Day at Blue Hiii Place in Junior Meghan Arsenault was Orawan Khamduang, will defend his title against top ars Program, which began in Dorchester. The volunteers spent the day perfonnlng various pros like Allen Doyle, Tom Kite, 1996 and for the past two years voted the EIL softball MVP. Pitch­ Nishesh Shrestha, Anil Thapa C011Structio1Helated tasks Including carpentry, painting and dry- Larry Nelson, Dana Quigley and has served more than l 00 stu­ ing every inning, she posted an and Danas Vasilevskis of All­ wa llng. Lee Trevino. dents l\t the George Wright Golf ERA of 1.30 with three shutouts ston. in the materials." Although many Eli Andler, Thy Le Tran and Por more information, call For Swing with the Legends, Course and Franklin Park Golf 1and a record 123 season strikeouts. artists chose to get their materials Yearn Yos of Brighton . Kathy Benjamin at 781-648- 12 Major League Baseball Player Cours . Caddie Scholars take .Junior catcher and two-time EIL 4395, or log on to from the BMRC, Dandridge got All-League player Erin Barrett Alumni Association players will part in several area golfing events nebridge.org/025. the palettes used for this piece compete against each other and during the season, and those who -Was the team's top hitter with a Local players to defend from the Brighton-based Viking .651 batting average. Barrett led play alongside Champions Tour are graduating seniors are eligible bridge title Dcindridge creates Moving Services. pros in a tournament within the for $1.000 grants from Black & her team in RBI (20) and stolen The BMRC (bostonbmrc.org) bases (5). Neil Kreuzer and Barbara winning art from tournament, and fans will have an White Boston. Also, this year Leventhal of Brighton will be is at 100 Terrace St in Roxbury opportunity to meet and get auto­ nine Rtudents will be receiving Haas nurtured quick, intelligent Crossing. game plays and built a cohesive the defending champions at the building materials graphs from them Friday after­ nearly $25,000 from the Francis and versatile team that earned its next New England Bridge Con­ Brighton artist Norman Dan­ noon, June 9, at Nashawtuc. Ouimet Scholarship Fund, which first-place stature in the EIL fol­ ference tournament They won dJidge has taken home top hon­ O'Leary graduates Swing with the Legends will has been granting scholarships to lowing a final-season 3-1 game separate Knockout Teams at the ors from the Beauty in Building from Providence include a Hilarity for Charity Pro­ Caddi Scholars since 1998. over Bancroft, the only other pre­ 2005 New England Summer Re­ M<1terials functional art competi­ Arn Tournament on Friday morn­ Tickets and information are viously undefeated team in the gional. tim presented by Building Mate­ College ing, June 9, at the International in available at bankofamericacham­ league. The Newton Falcons went The NEBC will host the tour­ ria.s Resource Center, a nonprofit Keara O'Leary of Brighton Bolton. Twelve sixsomes will pionship.com. on to win the 2006 EIL Champi­ nament June 21 to25 at the Best reuse project near Roxbury was among more than 200 stu­ comprise four amateurs, one onship trophy, defeating Pingree, Western Royal Pla:z.a Hotel, Crossing. dents who received graduate de­ local comedian and one MLB­ McNeil graduates from 13-3, in the semifinals and second­ Marlborough. There are special Dandridge created "Occasional grees from Providence College, PAA legend. These 12 MLBPAA seed Bancroft 12-8 in the tourna­ games for beginning players. Table," a sturdy three-legged end Providence, RI., during the col- legends will play at Nashawtuc Merrimack College ment final match-up. Haas' play­ Individual sessions are table made from shipping pallets. Merrimack College in North ers closed the BU ace's coaching Wednesday and Thursday, l and The sculpture, driven by the rela­ Andover announces that James season with a total of 113 trips 7 p.m.; Friday, 1 and 7:30 p.m.; tio 1Ships between the materials McNeh of Allston has been con­ across the plate while holding their Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m.; and Sun­ and the fonn they would eventu­ ferred a degree during the 56th opponents to 24 runs. day, 11 am. all:1 take, includes unpredictable commencement exercises on elements in a table, such as varied May 21. tre.1tment of surfaces, remaining nails in the wood and a slightly Area residents concave surface that gives it a feeling of lightness. The goal of graduate from Lasell the bow was to encourage and Coll ge celebrate the use of salvaged Laura Thibodeau and Xuan bwlding materials as a medium Luu, both of Brighton, and for art and to highlight the many Megh11n Eddy of Allston, gradu­ po:;sible lives materials can take ated May 21 from Lasell College af'L!r their original purpose. in Newton. Dandridge has been creating Thibodeau earned a master of studio furniture for the last four science in management degree in years and enjoys working with COURTESY PHOTO Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey with Michael Baskin, a resident of Brighton and marketing; Luu earned a bachelor USt!Ci materials because of his in­ of science degree in fashion de­ ten!st in textures and surfaces. student at the Boston Latin School. Baskin was selected as one of the 10 finalists In the American Jewish Committee's Sherman H. sign and production; and Eddy "Depending on bow one uses the P "TO Starr Human Relations Youth Award scholarship program, which received a bachelor of science de­ swface, a story can be shown like Four-year BU ace shortstop Jamie Haas, right, coached t he Newton rewards students who have made significant contributions In the field gree In business administration Country Day varsity softball team to a league title and championship a timeline," said Dandridge. "I of human relations, diversity and community. and murketing. trophy season. enjoy revealing the innate history

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J Jackson Mann Community For more information, call Bar­ School, in partnership with the For information about pro­ to improve their educational, eco­ the Allston-Brighton community Center, 500 Cambridge St., is one bara Pecci at Jackson Mann at Boston College Neighborhood grams and activities, call the nomic and social opportunities; who would be interested in teach­ oJ 46 facilities under the jurisdic­ 617-635-5153 or Ro ie Hanlon at Center. JMCC office at 617-635-5153. and help parents become effec­ ing organ lessons at the center. In­ tion of Boston Centers for Youth Brighton Main Streets at 617- Recreation, for all ages: activi­ tive advocates for themselves, dividulll.s who would be interest­ and Families, the city ofB ostons 779-9200. tieHinclude teen basketball, base­ Family Nurturing their children and their communi­ ed in •~aching, or taking, lessons, .largest youth and human service ball and soccer clinics, and bas­ Center wins grant ty. call Louise Sowers at 617-635- .crgency. Besides JMCC, the com­ Ongoing programs ketball, soccer and volleyball The Family Nurturing Center, 5153. plex in Union Square houses the leagues. The Family Nurturing Center, through its Allston-Brighton Full-day preschool, for 2.9- to Jackson Mann Elementary Community Leaming Centers, the Jackson/Mann Community Family Network, has provided Getting fit School and the Horace Mann 6-year-olds. for all ages at two sites: Hamilton Center and Jackson Mann Ele­ family support and activities for School for the Deaf and Hard of After-school programs, for 5- School and St. Columbkille's mentary School were recently families with young children The Jackson Mann Communi­ through 12-year-olru. at two sites: ty Center bas begun an after­ ~Hearing. For infonnation about School. awarded a Massachusetts Depart­ since 1997. Jackson/Mann Com­ Jackson Mann complex in Union programs and activities, call the ment of Education Even Start munity Center, the lead agency school fitness club for students 7 Square, and Hamilton School and to 12 years old. •/M CC office, at 617-635-5153. Ei1richment activities grant to develop a comprehensive for this Even Start program, is the Strathmore Road. The program is family literacy program for 20 largest provider of English for The program, open to students funded, in part, by the After Activities include Weight attending the Jackson Mann Ele­ ·GoH tournament families, the first of its kind in Speakers of Other Languages in School for All Partnership. Wachers, Alcoholics Anony­ Allston-Brighton. Allston-Brighton and provides mentary School, runs Tuesdays ~ · The Jackson Mann Communi­ Boston Youth Connection, for mcus, the Allston-Brighton Com­ The Even Start program's preschool and after school pro­ and Thursdays from 1:30 to 4 ty Center and Brighton Main teens at two sites. West End munity Theater, tae kwon do and goals are: to improve children's grams. The Jackson Mann Ele­ p.m. Each afternoon includes a ~.treets are hosting an Anniver­ House and Faneuil Gardens De­ martial arts, and computer class­ literacy skills and academic per­ mentary School serves more than nutritional snack, a learning ac­ SjllY Golf Classic on June 16 at velopment. es. formance; assist parents to im­ 500 students, grades kindergarten tivity related to healthy life choic­ Newton Commonwealth Coun­ Adult education programs, for Jackson Mann encourages resi­ prove their English literacy skills; one through fi ve, many of who es and a physical activity. t[y Club. The golf tournament ages 18 and older: includes Adult dents to suggest additional en­ educate parents about healthy are bilingual . JMCC recreation assistant ..w ill celebrate the center's 30th Basic Education, External Diplo­ richment activities they would child development and home en­ Dave Cyr and after-school staff ma, GED and ESOL. The pro­ like: to see available at the com­ ~versary, and Brighton Main vironments conducive to literacy Organ lessons are overseeing the fitness club. ,...Streets' 10th anniversary. The gram is funded by the :Massachu­ muruty center, and the center will development; assist families in For more information, call Jack­ tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. setts Department of Education. strive to provide new programs accessing community resources Jackson Mann Community son Mann Mer School Director -.with a shotgun start. Also, ESOL classes at Hamilton whenever possible. Center is looking for someone in Sacha Mcintosh at 617-635-

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786 Mount Auburn St., Watertown. fol­ Hitler's invasion of Poland, be and his • Ann Donnelly lowed by a· funeral Mas.s in Our Lad:> family fled to Russia, where he was Obituary policy rent week's edition is 11 a.m. Tues- Comforter of the Afflicted Church, at 10 forced into hard labor in the coal mines day. ,,. Sister ofBrighton residents The Allston-Brighton TAB pub­ Send obituary information via fa£- a.m., Trapelo Road, Waltham. Re. atives to assist in the war effort. lishes obituaries of Allston and to: 781-433-7836. E-mail: and friends are invited to attend After the war ended, he continued his Brighton residents, former residents ~ Ann M. (Cellucci) Donnelly of [email protected]. Digital photos may,·.: Burial will be in St. Patrick's Ceme­ Zionist activities in a displaced persons and close relatives of residents as a Waltham died Sunday, June 4, 2006. be e-mailed in jpeg format. , tery, Watertown camp in Salzburg, Austria, by forging community service, free of charge. Obituar~, She was a member of Piave Fume ies can also be mailed to Allston-~., • Memorial contributions may be made documents to aid what was then the ille­ Obituaries must come from a fu­ OSIA, and past president of Ladies Aux­ Brighton TAB telephone are not ac-..,; to the American Lung Associatio 1, 460 gal immigration to Palestine. He would neral home, or list the name and iliary AOH Tomas Cardinal O'Fiaiach cepted. ;. Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA create official stamps using the heels of contact of the funeral service in Div. 14, Watertown. Memorial Day early deadline 02451-1999. shoes and a razor blade. charge of arrangements. Submis­ foi. . Wife of the late William H. Donnelly, June 2 obituary publication is 4 p.m.: ' : Mr. Srebro came to America on sion deadline for publication in cur- she leaves her children, Lucille A. Moran Thanksgiving Day 1950 with his wife Friday, May 26. :: r of Coventry, R.I., Diane J. Sperandio of Zelman Srebro and baby and settled in Boston. He Lexington, Thomas E. Donnelly of Mer­ worked as a meat smoker at the Morri­ known for his great love of the Yiddish Montclair, NJ.; and eight grandchild.re~ rimack, N.H., and William H. Donnelly Chainnan, son and Schiff factory for 30 years. He language and its literature and where he He was father of the late Emanuel S~ b 1 ~0 Jr. of Waltham; her siblings, Rocco Cel­ Yu:ldish Cultural Club continued to be active in his support of made many friends who admired him lucci and Rose Pacitto, both of Brighton, Israel and in Jewish organizations, serv­ for the scope and depth of his knowl­ ~s funeral was held Sunday, May ·tr~ '. and Daniel Cellucci of Weston, Conn.; Zelman Srebro of Brighton died Fri­ ing as secretary of the New Americans edge. at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, Bro0r ' eight grandchildren; and a great-grand­ day, May 19, 2006. He was 89. Association for many years and devoting Husband for 54 years of the late Freda li~ ~ ~ daughter. Born in Poland, Mr. Srebro sp!nt his himself to the preservation of Yiddish (Yanover) Srebro, he leaves his daugh­ Donations mt\y be made to Friends o~ She was sister of the late Joseph and childhood studying cbeder and yeshiva culture and the memory of the Holo­ ters, Gloria Dagan and her husband, New England 1l olocaust Memorial, 1~ Antonio Cellucci. as well as beir1g an active Zionist. He caust. Herzl, of Israel and Rose Srebro and her High St., Bosto11, MA 02110; or to C~~ Her funeral will be held Friday, June 9, was known in his town for hls artistic Mr. Srebro was chairman of the Yid­ husband, Michael Fein, of Waban; his gregation Chai Odom, 77 Englew~ 9 a.m., from the Stanton Funeral Home, abilities and for his keen intellect. After dish Cultural Club, where he was daughter-in-law, Sara (Moffat) Srebro of Ave., Brookline, MA 02445. • "

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Opportunities for the Volunteers tific end technological concepts. tion or to sign up for an interview, VNA Care Network ~t pati.cnt contact, volunteeri]l&~ 2006/07 school year are available needed to play with "Pc!ople come from all over the or e-mail him at [email protected]. time asst11ting patients in a clinicaji in grades one through 12 in the world to take in our galleries, and Volunteer applications may be and Hospice needs departme.nt or on an inpatient lJl?it.v areas of math and/or literacy. homeless children tudents from throughout New downloaded at web.mit.edu/mu­ 'f!1e new Dana-Farber Cancer.lJl·..1 Training and placement will be Horizons for Homcles Chil­ volunteers dren is seeking volunteers to in­ Engl.md - including a good seum/aboutfmternship.htrnl. VNA Care Network and Hos­ stJ.tute at Faulkner Hospital ~ provided by Boston Partners. many from Cambridge - come need volunteers to provide s.. ,' For more information, call Bar­ teract and play with children liv­ pice, a nonprofit visiting nurse as­ to lemn about MIT, robotics and support and assistance to patien~• • bara Harris at 617-451-6145, ext. ing in local family and domestic CJP seeks volunteers sociation, needs volunteers to pro­ i1 the history of artificial intelli­ . The ~uspital's goal is to m~lJ. , 620. violence shelters. Combined Jewish Philan­ vide practical and emotional geno!, to view our world its positions to volunteers' in~­ A commitment of two hours a thropies offers volunteer possibil­ support to terminally ill patients reno1wed holography collection ests and skills so that volun~ week for six months is required_ ities for people of all ages and in­ and their families in eastern and Help the Jimmy Horizons offers daytime and and 10 see the kinetic sculptures central Massachusetts. Training, will havt\ a rewarding experien~ of artlst Arthur Ganson," said terests. Possibilities include '"Ivo un t eers honor a servtce. com-i ,.i.;~ Fund at the movies evening shifts. The next training teaching a child or adult to read, supervision and support are pro­ Beryl Rosenthal, director of ex­ mitment of at least one four-hour ' Moviegoers are invited to help is on Saturday, June 10, from sharing time with an isolated se­ vided. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call hibit:; and public programming. For information about becom­ shift per week. Hours are flexib~:., raise money for cancer research. "With this program we aim to nior, making a difference in the The Jimmy Fund/Variety Chil­ Trlfany at 617-445-1480, ext ing a hospice volunteer, call and some weekend assignments" give visitors access to trained lives of children, visiting new dren's Charities Theatre Collec­ 314, or visit horizonsforhome­ Nancy Barcelo, volunteer coordi­ are available. Volunteer benentS" teacJ- ers who can enhance a visi­ mothers, feeding the hungry or tions Program is looking for vol­ lesschildren.org for more infor­ nator, at 888-663-3688, ext. 4271, include free parking, free me'fois..c. tor's understanding of the variety using professional skills. unteers to help pass collection mation. or visit vnacarenetwork.org. and on the-job training. Voifili1:» of concepts that underlie our ex­ For more information, call canisters following the showing Nancy at 617-558-6585. teei:s are welcome to participate m~ hibit:; and programs. We know vanous events and educatio~ of a brief film about the Jimmy \M Samaritans needs that visitors really enjoy having Share time with elders program ~ throughout the year. •~ •u Fund ~t their nearby National Combined Jewish Philan­ Amusements theaters. volunteers som€'0ne to talk to as they walk Educational Surrogate For lnore information, ~ through the museum." thropies invites the public to From June 23 to July 30, at the­ The Samaritans is looking for Parent Program Susan Ftost, volunteer coo~~ Education coordinator John share some time with residents in aters in Massachusetts and also in volunteers to staff their listening tor, at 617-983-7424 or e-rffiill" seeks volunteers an elder care facility by having a Rhode Island and Connecticut, help line. This servi..:e is free, Markowitz Bijur has developed sfrost@faulk:nerhospital.org. ~ i~n The Educational Surrogate conversation, leading a music or l,1~H' volunteers are needed to help col­ confidential and available 24 job descriptions for gallery educa­ lect more than $(i()(),000 for the hours a day. tors, school programs volunteers Parent Program is seeking volun­ current events group, or sharing a Volun eers needed Volunteers will ans\lrer calls and

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Capuano's staff combine force ~ with outside found guns owned by their c · for-profit Body by Brandy fitness New tools unveiled from this expansive program." schedules office hours agencies and community partners dren; street workers who are e center in Dudley Square. It has a CltyWalks includes the repair to execute a -1:it-pronged ap­ couraging young people to get ri boxing ring, hip-hop classes and to better track A staff member of Rep. Mike and reconstruction of concrete proach to add1essing crime, of their guns as a first step awa a rock-climbing wall. Staff mem­ missing children sidewalks throughout the city. Capuano, Eighth District, will which includes a l1!gislative agen­ from gang life; and all othe bers will teach the children how On the day the country recog­ The projects are expected to be host office hours Friday, June 9, da with regional und national out­ ·~king to be part of the solutio to warm up on child-sired tread­ nizes National Missing Chil­ completed by the fall of 2008. from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Veronica reach; a public h · llth and health­ 10 put an end to the violence ' mills, then move them to ellipti­ Four contracts have been award­ Smith Senior Center, 20 Chestnut dren's Day, Dracut Police, Sen. care agencies pl.1tfonn; targeted i>a.id Pasmr Chris Sumner, exec cal trainers, small rowing ma­ Jarrett T. Barrios and members of ed and crews will be working on Hill Ave. Constituents are en­ law enforcement strategies; edu­ uve director of the Boston Te chines, or a child-friendly step the Massachusetts dental com­ multiple projects throughout the couraged to stop by with ques­ cation and awat~ ness efforts; a Point Coalition, "We must, aerobics class set to funky house munity unveiled two new tools construction seasons. In the first . ttons or concerns. wide variety of 1.:ommunity out­ we can, do everything possible music. The goal is to form good that they say will make it easier to season, more sites than expected "If you have an issue you reach; and judicial system c:nd senseless gun violence whic habits and to offer encourage­ track missing children. were completed. would like to discuss, feel free to changes." is taking too many lives and · ment to a generation used to more Legislators and the dental com­ All of these improvements are Aim for Peac~ will allow indi­ too stop by our office hours. If you pacting many families sedentary forms of entertainment, munity have received $25,000 in part of Menino's $1.31 billion are unable to speak with my rep­ viduals to dispose of firearms communities." program officials said. For in­ five-year capital construction plan without fear of charges for illegal the Senate's fiscal 2007 budget to resentative in Allston-Brighton, A hotline, 1-888-G , stance, video game screens on the create pilot program to expand titled, ''Together, We CAN" that pfease contact our office at 617- possession wher1 turning in a has been established for individ - exercise bikes don't work unless reinforces that "Cities Are Neigh­ weapon. This program embraces tooth-printing in public schools. 62-1-6208. We look forward to .lls who do not wish to deliver the pedals are turning. Tooth prints are a new and in­ borhoods." Locations for sidewalk h~g about the issues that are the philosophy that one less gun 'irearm to a designated locati '"This is another great addition repairs were prioritiz.ed by public on the streets is one less potential creasingly effective tool for track­ important to you," said Ca­ md would like to arrange for to the Dudley Square business ing missing children through the safety concerns, handicapped ac­ death. In addition, Aim for Peace :>rivate exchange. The hotline puano. district," said Charlotte Golar scent of human saliva and DNA cessibility and other public im­ gives community members an ilso available for neighbors w Richie, director of the Depart­ traces left on a dental imprint provement projects that will occur opportunity to clSily turn in a wish to provide information rel - !Jqston launches ment of Neighborhood Develop­ made of the child's teeth. in the area. Among the repairs to weapon and reduce the risk that a !d to criminal activity or can pr ment. "Brandy Cruthird is an in­ "When a child goes missing, be made are those compiled from Aim For Peace gun might be stolen and used for \i.de infoanation leading to , novative entrepreneur, and we are police need every tool possible at constituent reports to the Public gt.In buy-back criminal activity. whereabouts of a "communi ' pleased to see her build a success­ Works Department, the Mayor's According to Boston Police firearm. their disposable to find the miss­ Mayor Thomas M. Menino, in ful, thriving business here on ing person quickly," said Barrios. 24-Hour Hotline and the Mayor's Superintendent-111-Chief Albert For a complete list of offici conjunction with the Boston Po­ Washington Street." "Tooth prints are a quick and easy Office of Neighborhood Services. E. Goslin, "Do we expect hard­ drop-off sites as well as turn­ lice Department and numerous The city of Boston's Office of way to make sure we can find a Menino previously oversaw ened criminals to turn in their protocol, visit cityofboston.o community and faith-based orga­ Business Development worked child if they get lost." the successful completion of weapons? No. However, there is AimForPeace. Pave the Way 2000, the largest nizations, announces the launch­ no way to quantify how many closely with Cruthird in a number At a State House press confer­ ing of the Boston Gun Buyback of ways and offered a variety of ence the Dracut Police Depart­ resurfacing program in Boston's lives we have saved by collecting Menino cuts ribbon fo history. That project paved more Aim For Peace. even one gun. The Boston Police resources to her during the site se­ ment also introduced the state's The gun buy-back asks city lection and construction of her newest scent-discriminating dog, than 100 miles of roads and side­ Department continues to work Body By Brandy 4 Kid walks throughout the city. residents to "Aim for Peace" and tirelessly makin8 a record num­ Mayor Thomas M. Menino r new facility. These included: Mason, that can for the first time trade in a gun for a $200 Target identifying a new site, landlord track missing children from the I ber of gun arresb, but the Police cently cut the ribbon for Body y (Note: Items appearing in gift card. This program will take Department ca1111ot address this Brandy 4 Kidz, the first kids' negotiations, construction project scent of human saliva left on den­ tal tooth prints. Political Notebook are sub­ place from June 12 through July issue alone. Working together as in the state of Massachusetts management, assistance with per­ mitted by area politicians 14. Firearms will be accepted at a community to ,ilence gun vio­ combines sports and fitn mitting and licensing issues, a and others. The TAB re­ various designated drop-off sites $(>(),()()() loan to assist with the lence is a messa 1! that is loud and through innovative pro · City's sidewalk · serves the right to edit al.I citywide Monday through Friday, clear - gun violence in the city to educate, prevent and com cost of new equipment for the repair project in items.) frOm noon to 7 p.m. Drop-off lo­ of Boston will rM be tolerated." childhood obesity and health - gym and a $2,500 technical assis­ cations include every district po­ Although all weapons will be lated illnesses. tance grant to cover the cost of an second season lice station and eight additional accepted, the gJft card will only In response to the 300 pe t accountant setting up financial City Walks, the most aggressive coinmunity sites. be issued for working firearms­ ;ncrease in childhood obes · systems to support the business as sidewalk repair project in the The gun buy-back program is a no junk or antiq~ae guns. In addi­ over the last three decad s, it grows. city's history, which was kicked pro-active approach to reduce tion, the turn-in protocol must be Brandy Cruthird of Body y In addition to owning and oper­ off by Mayor Thomas M. Menino gun violence and signifies a precisely follow d. Brandy Fitness Inc. has team ating a successful Fitness Center last May, is now in its second mbvement to inspire a change in The goal of ttiis program is to up with Blue Cross Blue Shie & Day Spa located in the heart of year. attitude and behavior. This "no prevent gun violr nee, particularly Children's Hospital of Bost n Roxbury, Dudley area, Cruthird Menino has earmarked $12 questions asked" initiative seeks violence against Boston's youth, and The United Way of Boston o is also a physical education million in new capital funding for to iake guns off the streets and by removing ali many guns as launch Body By Brandy 4 Ki . teacher for Boston Public CityWalks; that money, coupled send a clear message that encour­ possible from B1>ston streets and ''We need to get kids mo · g Schools. Cruthird has been rec­ with existing sidewalk repair re­ ages young people to reject a life homes over the course of one again," said Menino. ''Bran y ognized for her achievements sources, will result in a $24 mil­ of crime and violence and em­ month. As part llf this revival ini­ has created a gym that makes both on the local and national lion program, which will take an­ brace a life of personal responsi­ tiative, official\ are teaming up want to exercise, complete level. Her recent awards include other year to complete due to its bility, hope and peace. with the faith community in a child-size workout equipmen The Harvard School of Public size. ."The gun buy-back program is special outreach and intervention boxing ring, hip hop classes an Health 2002 Rebecca Lee Award, ''Now in its second year, this the latest action put forth by my effort for ganp members and rock climbing wall. Here, The Girl Scout's 2001 Leading program is a great opportunity to administration's ceaseless com­ other young pe4lple who possess can have fun and develop heal Women Award and the Roxbury meet constituent requests by mitment to fight crime," Menino firearms. habits that will last a lifetime." Chamber of Commerce 1998 making needed repairs to our in­ said. "As a result of the Strategic 'The gun bu>-back program The nonprofit Bcxly By B Outstanding Achievements frastructure," Menino said. Crime Council, we continue to reaches out to mothers who have 4 Kidz is mside Cruthird's J r, Award "Every neighborhood will benefit

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