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FRIDAY AUGUST 31 , 1984 Vol. 99, No. 35 35 CENTS A PAID CIRCULATION NEWSPAPER Disabled attitudes For two Brighton residents, the handicap is largely with us DISTRICT 19 Fringe benefits Running solo gives Galvin more time
By Joe Clemerits
Allston-Brighton's 19th Suffolk District state rep. camp ·go ~hapes up the same this year as it did in 1982. In cumbent Democrat William Galvin ver sus nobody.
DISTRICT 18 Outside experien• ce Vaillant says variety Hoa Tran walking out of her apartment building. "You can't really say 'blind people'- we're not a species." By Joe Clements One problem. Tran says, is that han blind; some people are nasty blind; prepared her for office dicapped people are stereotyped into si>me people are in-between blind." Hoa Tran is blind. She has been turn whatever disability they have. " We are a person first and the By Joe Clements ed away at stores before because she "You can't really say blind people disability second," Schneider echoed. couldn't produce a driver's license. it's not a species," she said. "It's very "We can't be judged as a group." lt doesn't take Cristina Vaillant very Edith Schneider has had cerebal individual. . . Some people are nice As for the physical obstacles, Ttan Jong to list her political experience. palsy since birth. Though college and Schneider say they continue to ex· \ ' aillant. the lone Republican candidate edncated. she says people often act like ist both in Allston-Brighton and other for the 18th Suffolk District state she's retarded. When out to eat with parts of the city. Since the two women representative seat, doesn't have any. her husband, some restaurants won't have different hurdles to overcome, Beyond the political arena, though. give her a menu. though, they dispute somewhat the Vaillant's background is unquestion The two Brighton women, both progress being made in that area. ably well-rounded. With her family. she career professionals, agree that Tran. for example, said she still has physical barricades restricting their continued on page 10 problems with deteriorating sidewalks mobility do still exist and must be con· around her home. The cracks and holes quered. But, they maintain, the biggest haven't been repaired, she said, problem facing the handicapped today perhaps because the public doesn't is the way they are perceived by the notice them as much. general public. Despite being able to live virtually normal lives, Tran and "When you see something in front of Schneider can recount incident upon in· your eye and it's a problem. you do cident where people apparently believe something about it," Tran said. "But otherwise. because blind people and deaf people are just quietly leading their lives. peo "I still have people asking my hus ple are not so much aware of their band, 'What does she want to eat? Who needs, so not too much help is available does her hair?" Tran said Wednesday. to them.'' "Now when they ask him, I say 'She Schneider says that changing laws did.' He says they just look confused and local agencies are sincerely trying and distressed." to reduce physical hurdles. " We have a long way go to change . "I guess I'm being realistic," she attitudinal barriers," Schneider said. said. ''Yes, we do need more curb cuts. "People have to be educated." more handicapped parking, but it's g~ Tran has a Masters Degree int bil· ing to take some time.. .They can't ingual education and teaches second make all the changes at once.'' grade at the Jackson/Mann School in But one thing both agree on is the Allston. Schneider is relmowned need for better public transportation throughout the country for her work as for people with all forms of disability. an advocate for the disabled. Both deal Cristina Vaillant constantly with the outside world. continued on page 12 PAGE 2
St. Seb's to bid again Approximately 60 students would at· for state cop academy tend the academy. Trustees of St. Sebastian's Country This week's hearings Day School still hope to sell the school's former site-15 acres of most· L'Odeon Restaurant. located at 166 ly open land on the Brighton-Newton Harvard Ave. in Allston, will apply for line-to the state for use as a police a beer and wine license from the City academy, and have a new plan to bring of Boston at 12 noon on Wednesday. their asking price in line with the September 5, in City ·Hall room 801. state's budget for the training facility. Tuesday, August 28, Boston's Zon· The Commonwealth rejected St. ing Board of Appeal will hold a public Sebastian's first bid of $3.4 million this · hearing on Brighton R.L Corporation's month, but according to sources proposal to enclose an outdoor swimm monitoring the site's fate, the trustees ing pool and connect it to their existing have now decided to divide the site; building at 1234-·A Soldiers Field Road. about 10 acres will be slated for the The hearing will be held at 11 a.m. in academy and the rest will be split into room 801, City Hall. housing plots. The housing sites, willJ be scattered throughout the site. accor- '------' HUD raises guidelines ding to St. Sebastian's trustee Brad It may be winter again by the time St. Sebastian's Country Day School trustees for rent grievances Griffiths. find out whether lhe state will buy their property for a police academy. The land itself-ten acres in Newton Some tenants may now be eligible to and five in Brighton which sit atop In December of 1983, Representative the police academy, preferring that the grieye unjust rent hikes, even though Breck Hill near Oak Square-has been William Galvin CD-Allston/Brighton} site be used solely for single family their yearly incomes made them ineligi vacant since January 1983, when the proposed converting the school into a houses. Brighton community groups ble last year. Boston's Rent Equity private, Catholic school moved to new police training academy. The school have adopted a wait--and-see attitude on Board. in accordance with Housing and facilities in Needham. submitted a bid of $3.4 million. This the plan. Urban Development (HUD} depart· Later th.at year, the school's trustees month. the state, which has a total of Leslie Malis, whose Brighton ment guidelines. has raised the amount made headlines when they signed a pur $3.6 million allocated for the entire p~ residence abuts the site, said this week tenants can earn and remain able to chase and sale agreement with a ject. rejected the bid as too high. that Newton community groups' op bring complaints before the board. Connecticut-based developer who By subdividing the property, St. position to the police academy is Based on income alone, four out of want.ad to erect luxury high-rise apart. Sebastian's can lower its bid to the "perfectly understandable. ..When St. every five renters in Boston can get meots 00 t.he property. That agreement state and make up the difference by Sebastian's was here I think. Newton rent grievance protection. Additional· expired after Newton and Brighton selling the remaining acreage. School got the brunt of it, w:hat with the kids ly, all tenants who are elderly or han residents vigorously organized against officials have said they need a certain racing up and down,'' Malis said. She dicapped and have lived in Boston since it, fearing traffic clogs, an overtaxed price for the land to make up the debt said that she favored the training facili. January 1, 1983 can receive the same utility system and the loss of the incurred by their Needham move. ty plan "because the use would be protection. neighborhood's quiet character. Ne~'ton community groups oppose about the same as before." continued on page 9 MARSHALL AT YOUR SERVICE! ... INSURANCE AGENCY Formerly Paul M. Stein Insurance Agency Insured money market accounts AUTO ~j~ INSURANCE -=;. .- ~ to month certificates • FREE PLATE SERVICE 6 12 • RNANCING AVAJLABLE • RA TES QUOTED BY PHONE 1-2 year certificates CALL AND COMPARE TODAY 783-4137 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-2 7 Henshaw Street, Brighton 2-3 year certificates (Across from St. 8jzabeth's) APARTMENT • HOME • BUSINESS IRA Accounts
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FOAM MATTRESSES en.. The manager of International AND CUSHIONS A Al.ARM SYSTEMS. INC. House of P&nca.kes at 1850 BoJdjers Clll To Ord# Al /#.&In C/wpt R c".. Field Rd. told police the restaurant All StzES - CommeraM i ~ ' R~ was robbed by two gun-wielding <: Residential - f BurQ'aty All QUALITIES • ., - Medical Alert black males. Witnesses descr.lbed LOWEST PRICES bot.b me.n as 6' tall and wea:rlng ZIP-ON COVERS ' LICENSED ll.ECTRICAL CONTRACTORS masks. One 9U.8p8C\ wore a whit.a P\.A TFOMI$ &EDS v:tsor, a blue jogging jacket and jea.ns, COMPUTERJ2ED CENTRAL STATION Al.ARMS the pollce report sa.td. ,#3 f "Bea-.-e Burglars Still Mah House Calla•• A Some:rv1lle man told polioe be was ' MASTER UCENSE •A7978 232-0800 robbed Mondi»' afternoon by e.n 318 Hanr.ud St.. Brookline unarmed. 18-year-old Black male FOAM RUBBER I whlle walking in the Fidells W&y DISCOUNT CENTER playground. The incident t.ooll place 165 BogMOft A.-.• AllSlofl around 2:30 p.m... aocord1ng c.c> police 254-4819 I ~ reports. STOP THIEf111 Two unarmed 20-yea.r-old men ap. Help~ HOME BURGLAR ALARMS proached a South End reaid.en~ on tre~ Commonwealth Avenue Bun~ a.nd stole his ca.r. aooording to polloe reports. The ma.n reported the rob W .H. Ruasell was arrested at (ft~ a~rience. ~ bery at 1:30 a .m ., and 86.id h1s Fathers ll'lr8t bar, 120 Hanard. Ave., l ill 4 ... t.w-tn. Will ir )IO'I? at a time. Protect younelf and ~ Periect for Apartments. assauants &lso fled wit.h some gold alter seYeral people told polloe he bad ~ HomeocC>fflcle. POl'Qble-Ulken with cha.ins be had been wearing. lUIIlped tram hJs car and beat.en them you.,.... you mow. earlier 1n the evening, according to llAC" MY ALA.llN SVSTEJfS At app:roxtmr.tely the same t1m8, police .report.a. 266-164S ottlcen answeJ"ed a call at 180 Har vard Avenue, where a man was Daniel Likely of Waltham was ar °""' ...... ttghttng With three or four white rested fol' brealr::1ng into a car outside ma.lea in connection with h1s wile, ac 620 Cambridge St., &ft.er he ''was co:rd.ing to .reports. Charges have not caught 1'9d handed, With tapes tn ye\ been filed 1n Brighton District b&od &nd car Windows broken," e.c Court. col'd..tng to police nports.
A local man told pollce that he was •otiou operr.t1ng h1a car on Storrow Drive The following homes weM reported ea.rly Saturday mo.rnlng when a as break-in ta:rgets last week: group or men 1n a brown Pontiac SUn 1715 Commonwealth Ave. bird t.hre1f rocks at him, hiWng h1s (8/28) e&r. Accard.1ng to polloe reports, aa he 30 .Allston St. (8/28) turned onto Hooker Bc.l'eet the men 1027 Comm. Ave. (8 / 27) followed h1s car. They !ol"Oed him out- 7 C&rol Ave. (8126) 9kle, beat him &nd d.aJna«ed the 6 Banows St. (8/26} .automobile, the nports said. 1157 Comm. Ave. (8125) 107 BrJghton Ave. (8 126) &n.eu 16 Euston St.. (8/25) OurGc:iumid. &tcnerstq>oll~anly lle~dloict"*S~ ChriMopher wan. 1 IJnden St., was 95 Kllsyth Rd. (8/24) lv-d IO~ O<.lf poir'lf thill lhr}·~a cuta!XM.'h! ~ .wt1 ~ !;oj Che ~~"I~"°' ~ a.rrested Friday when polJce served a 1713 Comm. Ave. (8/24) -n'll!4l rut.s)QJ lhlo 6lti onr wura.nt at. his home for unlawfully 697 Cambridge St.. (8 / 23} FortrllSma.An..-mg~~dlcKe~ ~&.Tbor pcr\r.dlClf"~i!ICJed~OI sn.i~~_, c&rl'Y1n8 a fi.re&rm, accard1ng to 1082 Comm. Ave (8/ 22) ~Cl ~Rlded llrm police report.a. Foc llie~quii&y~ ~ - ~IO~Seeill&Plllclt ~ Cars were broken into while park- 5t'ClP - andll)aklle~ Police arrested Jose .MedJ.na of Bar ed in front ot the following locations: ..._...... ,.._.JOU pUra-e..,. k rows~ Allston, for possesston of 214 H&rvard St. (8/28) ot IM-~ ems ot _...,..._., • .u. at on-. a class ·A• drug, accol'dlng to poliae Br&lnerd. and Gorham Rd. ~St. reporte. Ria warrant. was alao eerved (8 / 26) l2A a. c I I [ 731.QOO • J.Prlday. 251 F'&neuJl St.. (8/ 23) 9 Perthshire Rd. (8/22) L-----~------~ Anthony Thompson was a.rrested Royce Rd.. a.nd Comm. Ave. for poesess1ng a class 'B' substance (8 / 21) belleved to be cocatne on Fr.lda,y. 44. l'&lrba.nks St.. (8/ 20) Thompson lives on Commonwealtb Avenue, accordinS to police reports. There was a. purse-snat.ch at 348 WOW ... NOW! WashJ.ngton Street. on Saturday, ac Vincent McNenly or South Boston cording to police reports. was arrested a.Rel' he allegedly tried to break into an 18 Quint Ave. ap&n Police towed approximately 20 HERE and NOW! rnent. last week tlu'o~ the fire motor veh1cle6 Binoe August. 20, escape window, according to polioe several of •h1oh bad been reported NO MINIMUM BAlANCE required HERE on NOW reports. stolen. Accounts of SENIOR CITIZENS. (62 years and older). · ($100 MlNIMUM BALANCEon allotheiNOWacoounts). State offere bilingual .civil rights brochure Massach••aett..s Attorney Gea:ieral Fran Southeast Aaian communities and their cis X. Bellotti announced this week English-speaking neighbors." THERE and NOWI that his Civil Rights Division bas The pamphlet was translated into t.h.e prepared a pamphlet entitled "Your thzee languages by Allston attorney CHECK the requinnents as to MINIMUM NOW AC Civil Rights Under Massachusetts Dr. Liem Tran; the Reverend Rat.ha COUNT BALANCES at your .local banks. You'll be told Law." The 10-page pamphlet, which Yem of Che1aea; and Keth Sayarath of $200. 5300, $400, $500, S600 and NOW - even has been translated in a bilingual for· the Massachuaetts Office for Refugee mat for the Cambodian. Viebum>ese, ~tlement. Sl.000. and Laotion communities; de9cribes the •'They all generoualy contributed state Civil Rights Act and anti their own time and effort to make this discrimination laws, plus gh..-es ex publication poesjble--we owe them our NOW! COME TO PEOPLE'S amples of conduct that would violate deepest thanb," Bellotti said "We those laws. Such examples include hope that the pamphlet M11 not only be If you •ve hied the rest hciany-motivated violence; denial of helpful to the Southeut Asian com NOW! Save here at the Best. bousing or employment opportunities; munities, but that it will be used by • lmd d.i9Criininatory treaunent in a local law enforcement agencies, public aocomodation. educators, and others to increase the ''The pamphlet is part of the effort general level of understanding of civil f my office to assure, through com- rights and promote the development of PEOPLE'S FEDERAL SAVINGS strategies to com.bat racia.l violence and unity education and legal prosecu Comer Market & W ashi.ngton Sts. ~on, that the approximately 20,000 discrimination." in the Heart of Brighton Center Southeast Asian residents of the Com The free pamphlet i5 available at the 43S Marled Su-*. Brighton, M•ssacheeetts iionwealtb may enjoy the basic civil CiVil Rights Di~ 1902. One Room 254-0707 2.54-0715 lghts guaranteed under the law to all .A.hburton PJace, Boston, MA 02108. (assac.husett.s residents," Bellotti Questions should be direct.ed to A.ssi& aid. "It is my belief that it will tant Attorney General Diana Tanaka 'tate communication between the at 727-1090. PAGE4 THE ITEM August 31 , 1984 ON LOCATION Publisher and President Frederic N. Phinney Editor • Richard Lorant Which came first, Publisher G. llu.99eD Phinney. 1934-1982 Vol. 99, No. 35 Angels or the gangs
Pu• 5 I I .-J.y for $10.00 per year by Citm. Gteap ~•• 481 Harvard Stnet. a I ... )IA m& Second Class Postage Paid at Boston. M.A. POSTMASTER: Send By Clyde Whalen • this country. will be equal in material .tdrem~ to Citi7.en Group Publicatioos, P.O. Box 481, Brookline. MA 021-46. CUSPS worth. Paint a sign that says, "Let's 014-l&Ot Long amoug the missing, Guardian give until we equalize the world,·· and News capy...,... be IOhmitted by Monday at 5 p.m. for appearance the same week. Display Angels have finally surfaced in the see how many people Will dance in the ~ dMdliDe is 11 a.m. Tuesday. Olassitied advertising 10 a.m. Wedneaday. The nev.rs, from the serene meadowlands of streets and start emptying their U- no financial respoa.sibility for typc>graplaical em:in in advertisements, but. picturesque Mattapan, where, accor· pockets. Who knows. maybe someone wilnpriii&. wi&bout charge. that part of the advertiaement wb.icb is incorrect. Claims for ding to fragmentary information. they will be carried away enough to tum his ana...c.-i be made in writ.mg within eeven daya. Credit for errors made only for first m-tila. came out also-ran in a skirmish with Rolls over to yon sign-shakers to do Mattapan 's equivalent of the Green Repreaented nationally by U.S. SUBURBAN PRESS, lNC. with what you please? Mountain Boys. Although details of B ; ..... Andrew Caffrey, Susan Hutchison. Joe Cements, Leora 1.eitlin. Tom Rutledge; the set-to are nonexistent the results Traveller's blues LWiillp .BillUc David Ruben; Advertisiq Diredcr. Stephen Blumberg; Acco1111t Ez...... 1 .. Jalmay F'ichtm-. Laura Bean. Claire Dinan. R. K. SpiegaJ. Leslie Shuken, Chris are material enough. One Angel was I am saddened when some poor souls. B...-. Maryl &nm. Dan Rubeo; C1uailied Adverti.smg: Claudia Lovell: ~ hospitalized with broken bones and a usually from places like Toronto. Dem Spmar, c.rolyn Ubl. Arnold Canty, Mary Lou Verni; Deeip«W: Maritza Fanell. spokesman for the vigilante patrol Bismark, Salt Lake City. Caspar or Lisa a.. tbl, Bridget Bmpee. Seth Peinbel'g, A1i9on P. lngram; D~ Teduiiciaa: declared Dorchester "out of bounds" Butte. tum up on the pages of the local J-a.;,t;oa; ft..-.:Doa ~ Sbeny B. True: Recepic.. wt : Rhonda Gerber; Book· for future Angel incursions at least un· newspapers, with tears in their eyes ...... Dcpaztwat Virginia Trainor, Robyn Jellow, Rboda Winston; CUaalatioa: Lisa til "things cool down." ~ c..&t Mamiger: Patricia R. Kaplan; Proofreeding: Leon Alperin; Accounting: and sadness in their faces, after being LiDim Opnjrfinm Angels originated in New York City. fieeced of their new van stuffed with Telephone 617-232-7000 .··~· · ·· as did many of the street gangs whose everything they own in the middle of A member of Greater Boston f ..! activities spawned them. Bostonians a vacation trip to Boston. qc. Chamber of Commerce tend to borrow some of their ideas from The formula goes that they ''just "" ··- -· the Dig city. They figure that if it works went into a fast food joint to stave off there it's worth a try here. Boston starvation" and "when they returned ~~""'~P"l::=:r;::;mr;::rii~,-~~~~~-"!~~~ Angels were out of sequence in that their vehicle was missing." There's they came first, followed, it see.ms, by always the "good Samaritan" who of the gangs. Maybe ''home-town kids" fers them the use of his home, people •illliliimii.lliililW...... ,&iiii.i...,.iliiii.,..Mli..W&M.•..-;.;:.;ailMl.:i.i.,..-,.11 feel the need to protect themselves who pass the hat to collect for their trip from squads of ''strangers.·· home, etc. At the end of a few days the To cops, one mob is potentially as follow-up is that the cops find the van, bad as another. and kids should stay stripped and empty. and that the cou· out of trouble by playing at sports. pie are ..grateful " even though two To Angels, motivat.ed by a desire to wheels are missing along with the voluntarily protect the vulnerable, their dashboard. The final scene finds them presence should be welcome in any than.kfol for the many kindnesses neighborhood. shown by Bostonians including the To area kids. most of whom are not police, that make up for the "thieves" bent on crime, it's no fun being in· who made Lheir lives miserable. :i timidated by the suspicious meddling On the slim chance that some copies of civilian strangers. whatever their of the/tem may reach into the cause. backwoods and boondocks areas of our
Angels originated in New York City, as did many of the street gangs whose activities spawned them. Boston Angels were out of sequence in that they came first, followed, it seems, by the gangs.
Part of a poster for a community meeting about the new school. To the people of Mattapan, probably continent where folks may not be aware much relieved by the Angels' decision of their vulnerability while visiting our to get out of town, maybe heaven can town, here's some neighborly advice. It was parents who really started Jackson/Mann wait. Never travel with more than you can carry in one hand. Never carry cash. I agree with Alice Gold in her letter the many activities by the parents of Oak Square Vigil of Aug. 24th in your paper, to which that school to keep the issue alive. Keep your belongings with you at all she fills in some details on the Block parties, forums, delegations to Dedicated sign-holders stand around times. Pay to have your vehicle garag establishment of the Jackson Mann the Boston City Hall, various meetings Oak Square every Thursday morning ed and never let the keys out of your School. In this regard. as one of the per with the Boston School Committee. etc. from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. figuring to im sight. And one last thing-never let sons out front for a replacement of the in an organized, consistent manner press people on their way to work that anyone know how friendly you are. crumbling Wash.ington Allston School. kept the need for a brand new school the only way to save America is to I would lilce to add a bit to this vital befo~ the community. The incentive adopt a nuclear freeze. I admire their You can't win history. for their young children to greet each intentions but I question the procedure. The Washington Allston School dur new day with ardor, provided the Signs mean little to motorists, as any Figure to save by pumping yaw own ing the years 1972-1975 was an anti necessary impetus to continue the long pedestrian can tell you who has ever gas? Forget it. Word just came out that quated, gloomy facility, unfit for the struggle. tried to cross at a Stop-Pedestrian standing close enough to pour your sducatioo of the 475 young Allston· Thank you fer. letting me add a foot Crossing rone. The only sigru t hat own means inhaling the noxious Brighton pupils assigned to it. note to the ongoing history of Allston mean anything to vehicle operators are vapors, which experts now say, can The real movers and shakers for a Brighton. those directing the driver to cause cancer. Maybe the clue to curing new achool were the parents and restaurants, rest areas, or specific cancer can be found in all the elements teachers of that school I can testify to Laura M. Ross places on the map. · that cause it? At any rate it. points out the problem of being penny wise and Okies-my pet name for Oak Square pound foolish. Historical Society wants help for research sign-shaking stalwarts-are addressing the effects of war rather than the cause Think of all the people who pour gas Many thanks to Editor Richard The use of the term "complete" in the when they call for outlawing nuclear for a living. If they stop now will their Lorant and the staff of the Item for the title is not intended to claim com arms. The threat of existing nuclear chances for survival improve, as with excellent job they did on the design of prehensiveness for the work. merely to arms may be this world's best in nicotine? Will a gas station attendant's the lOOth anniversary supplement. A underscore the important point that surance for peace., taking, as it does, the job be considered a dangerous occupa Complete History of Allston-Brighton, this is the first chronologically com· profit out of war, thus making of it a tion? Between the possibility of· con~ which I had the pleasure of writing. plete history of Allston-Brighton. The losing proposition to all concerned. Ig tracting a terminal illness and the Brighton Historical Society plans to noring the cause of human oonllict and danger of being killed in a holdup the concentrate its future research on the As was noted in the history's in addressing only its effect is like putting position of gas station attendant could troduction. it gave major emphasis to 20th century. We invite input. Those a bandaid on a fatal wound-t.oo little readily include coinbat pay. in the 19th century because the Brighton interested assisting the Societ.y's and too late. Historical Society's past research ac Research Committee in ~ese efforts If you decide to discontinue pouring tivities have concentrated on that era. shouJd contact me at 254·1198. The main problem is getting the peo your own. I suggest you raise your win We hope to rectify that acknowledged ple who have what they want to will dows during a fill·up and give the guy weakness in a future and expanded edi William P. Marchione, Curator ingly share it with those in need so that a tip to help pay bis medical expenses. tion of the history. Brighton Historical Society everyone in the whole world. not just After all it's only money. August 31, 1984 THE ITEM PAGE 5 CITYSCAPE Pig 'n' Whistle defies trendiness
By Sandy Smith too unpretentious for your average media celebrity. That doesn •t meall, The place takes its name from an old however. that the Pig 'n • Whistle never _ medieval woodcarving found at a ta gets famous customers. vern in Canterbury, England. Nobody ''John Ebrlichmann came in here knows the origin of this bit of old once, around the time his book was English humor. and in this age of published.'' Fast Charlie recalls. "1 prepackaged chemicalburgers and er took a look at him, and I said. 'You"re satz charm. the survival of the Pig ·n· John Ehrlichmann, aren't you?' Whistle Diner in North Brighton may ''He shook his head and said. 'No.· strike some as equally mysterious. Then I look in the paper, and I went T~ Pig ·a· Whistle. located in the back over and said. 'You are John heart of not-at-all-fashionable North 1-:=="'J.... Ebrlicbmann! Here's your picture in Brighton, is in no danger of starving for the Globe.' Then he told me he was." business in a desert of trendy "con He probably didn't want the word to cept"" eateries. Diner buffs, however. get out that he had been to a restawcmt pose a clear and present threat to its where people go mainly to eat good. character, as this gleaming stainless· inexpensive food. 3.95 here still buys steel building is one of the few vintage you a complete meal: soup or juice, spe Depression diners left in New England. cial of the day. potato and vegetable. " We get them all the time." Fast coffee, tea or soft. drink, and pudding Charlie says. "They come in with ca or Jello. meras, take lots of pictures. They're " What kind o · Jello you got worried because this kind of place is tonight?"· one customer asks. vanishing.·• .. Green. as in lime.·· Lhe waitress If Fast Charlie can help it, the diner shouts back. The Jello was delicious; so buffs will be taking pictures of this was the day's special, roast stuffed vanishing landmark for years to come. chicken. And I haven't tasted natural Fast Charlie owns and runs the diner ly sweet sweet peas in a long while. along with his partner. Slow Charlie. What's more. the customers come The terms ''fast" and "slow" are strict· with the meal, no extra charge. "You've ly relative, accordi.pg to regular cust-0- got to love people to work in this bus mer Bob Cedrone; in real life, the two iness, •• Fast Charlie says. ''If you don't Charlies are best described as "Fast Lunch is the busiest time of day here; chat with the handful of people-most like all kinds of people. if you don't like Charlie" and " Faster Charlie." it's just as true now as it was when the of them regulars-sitting at the spot· to talk with your customers, why run You have to be speedy to run a diner, diner's biggest neighbor was not less Formica counter. a diner?" especially at lunch. ''You can get 200 Honey well but the Brighton ''That guy over there." he said of a That philosophy has kept this place people coming in here almost all at Stockyards. The half-hour around 7:15, sharply-dressed man in the comer, going for 50 years without h&ving to once." one of the counter people says when the evening shift at Honeywell " he's from Channel 4. Comes in here all resort to croissants. And if the two to me." You've got to stay 20 steps takes a break, is ah:oo.9t as busy. But the time." Cbad.ies and the regulars can help it. ahead all the time in the restaurant at six in the evening, even Fast Charlie The man from Cha.o.nel 4 was not. one the Pig 'n' Whistle-will be good for at business," Fast Charlie chimes in. slows down a bit; he has some time to of the station's stars; this place is a bit least another 50. (BUDUGHTJ LOST MALE CAT I Lost: Male Cat. . Allston-Brighton/ Brookline Area All orange color. Double paws.
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The queen of our street be didn't take from her was her heart. Upcoming Boston play distorted image of them in the minds We. each. of us, in those 10 months, car of their neighbors. lost her last bat tle ried a little piece away with us, which waxes anti-Catholic we shall tend to the rest of our lives. It is true, of course, that the Charles It's a small street with only one arm, On September 17. the play " Sister Playhouse bas every legal right to per tucir.ed behind the curve of Kiki's Kwik form this play, as the} do to attack any B.J Wrights Mary Ignatius Explains It All To You" Mart, the shoe repair store and the is scheduled to open at the Charles other minority group in our society. friendly cleaners on Faneuil Street, Playhouse Theater. Th.if can only be Blacks, Jews. Fundamentalists. across from Cumberland Farms. It's a Thanks to city officials seen as a serious blow to the spirit of Asians. or whoever they choose.. But to tiny United Nations of at most a dozen religious toleration and freedom of do so is bigotry and absolutely houses-our common language is a for prompt attention belief in Boston. repulsive as bigotry always is. no matr smile t.ossed over the hedges as we run This play seems to have no purpose ter whom it is directed aga.mst.. All to the store for a quart of .milk or hurry except to incite ridicule and hatred for Bostonians who believe in toleration to catch the Central Square bus. Catholics and Catholicism. It seems to Our smiles are hung at half-mast repeat every cruel and idiotic stereo these days; we inquire of each other type of Catholicism that bigot hatred "how are you doing?" and recognize the has ever produced. lie in one another's nod. For ten months The play centers on the figure of a Frankly, it seems the queen of our street has fought a Catholic sister, teaching religion to a plain that the play visitor in her house. He stole her hair, child. Yet she is portrayed as warped has no 'redeeming her brain. her lungs. and we were and evil. As Kevin Kelly described it in helpless to do anything but watch. the Boston Globe (where he reviewed social value, ' no From her throne on her front porch. ar· th.is play when it appeared in New York higher purpose or mored in a white teny cloth robe in 1981)''. . . she's an obsessed and against the chill she felt even in sum dangerous fanatic, Miss Jean Brodie, message other than mer, she used grit and det.ermination as Michael McCormack's office respond prattling Roman Catholic Facisim. and to insult Catholics. cudgels to defend her physical ter· ed quickly to this complaint. meaning every blastblest word." Sinoe ritory. Every third week she changed the play appeared, its author and sup the location of the battleground; the The youth and citizens who use porters have answered the charge of doctors and nurses and technicians at Hobart Park in Brighton wouJd like to bigotry by saying it was meant only as St. Elizabeth's became her aide-d& and freedom of belief must join togeth thank Boston City Councilor Michael light-hearted humor. Yet, in 1981 when er to ask t he Charles Playhouse to camps and fought under her orders. McCormack, Tom Keating of that of· Kelly applauded the play he obviously Don't think for an instant this con reconsider the st.aging of this play in fice and last but not least Kevin Honan. saw its charges as meant to be taken Boston. test had her fully occupied. We were Administrative Deputy for the Boston at face value, calling it " . . . bull's eye still the recipients of her compassion, Parks Dept. These gentlemen once con perfect, coruscating satire scored from oonc:ern and advice. We gave her our tacted prompUy had the broken rims the reality of the Catholic Church.·· J ohn Ring encouragement and love. We hope she and nets repaired. Thanks! Now we Frankly, it seems plain that the play Chairman, Anti-Defamation took them with her into that final need some baby swings in the park. has no " redeeming social value", no Committee Mass Chapter nighttime battle when she succumbed higher purpose or message other than The Catholic League for Religious to the Destroyer, alone. The one thing J erry Kelly to insult Catholics and to create a and Civil Rights WE BUY DIAMONDS • JEWEJ ~RY • GOLD OPEN AN AUOUNT • SILVER • COINS
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In New Bedford. he worked the docks: in Haverhill, he made shoes in a factory. in Boston, he taught a high school civics class. ''Our campaign has been a campaign of creativi# ty," said Connolly. "I think the others have run a stock.. conventional campaign. They seem to be go ing with a straight. raise as much money as you can. buy as much media time. get the endorsement of big labor and big name pols. "The dynamic of the workdays has been very real. 135-24 6.39 l believe I have a better direct linkage with the ~,,.. - I ()- , working men and women of the state than Kerry \ ~ 0 •• or Shannon ever dreamt of having," insisted the candidate.. L He also said that the .strategy of his campaign has 110-24 6.39 • gotten more sophisticated since the convention. The campaign is now keying on specific communities rather than striving for statewide appeal. .. I'll concede Lawrence and Lowell to Shannon." said Connolly. "I'll concede Holyoke and Springfield to Bartley; in a sense, 111 concede Brookline and Connolly's " campaign of creativity." How far can Newton to Kerry," although he thinks he will carry some partS of those communities too. it go? So Connolly is t.alki:ng victory: a strong drive will take place over the next three weeks, and Connolly promises something special for the Friday before This is the fifth in. a series of profiles of the can election day. Still it is an uphill battle. didatu for U.S. Senate. " It's unfortunate for the Connolly campaign that OUR "5th YEAR before they built up the necessary momentum. they 389 Woshi~lon Stt9et By Tom. Rutledge banged into the problems of the ethics probe and llllGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02135 fundraising," said political consultant Michael 1f elections were tlecided solely on the basis of can Goldman. "But Michael Connolly has surprised peo didates' positions on issues, Michael Connolly might ple before." ______., ...... still be in the t.bick of things. "We haven't gone back and done the retrospec The stands taken by the Massachusett.s Secretary tive aspects yet,'' said Connolly. " And I hope we of State fill a gap left. by the other t.hl'ee Democratic don't do that until after November 6." senate candidat.es. He is the only solid pro-life ca& didate of the four, he maintains a moderate stance on defense spending, and he holds fast to an array of progressive issues, including support of the nuclear freeze and various social justice issues. For a number of reasons, however, Conn~lly' s ac tions through the course of the campaign have not had the punch of the two front-runners. Lt. Gover your chldren nor John Kerry and Congressman Jim Shannon. ''Are And although be in.sist.s that no current poll has former Speaker of the Massachusetts House David Bartley running ahead of him. Connolly fights a con· afraid to go to the st.ant battle to escape the perception that he is trail- . thepack. ~There has been one major flaw in this effort and t.hat is (that) the press, through meaningless polls. has said that it is a two candidate fight." said Con dentist? nolly in an interview last week. ''It reminds me very much of the situation we had with Mondale and Glenn. when everyone said. 'Mondale and Glenn. So were mine.,, Mondale and Glenn.· and Hart hurdled the two of them. "It serves that particular press element to nar row the field to two candidates," he added. Now, thanks to Omnidentix, There are several reasons besides press expedien either. Here's why. cy that Connolly has lagged behind in the public First, the dentists ore weU-trained in providing gen11e, quality dentof care. The lost consciousness, however. His credentials show no thing they want is to make anyone nervous. Who(s more, you and your fomiiy don't hove great leap into the spotlight. compared to Kerry or to wait weeks to come in for on oppoinfment. You'd be surprised how many excuses you Shannon's present offices or Bartley's speakership. con moke not to come in for your appointment when you hove weeks to thir* about it Connolly cites his six yea.rs in the Massachusetts Lost, certainly not leas1, the prices ore, please excuse expression, quite painless. House from 1973 to 1979, and he will consistently but the refer to his si.lt·year occupan.cy of the Secretary of So, if your children ore afraid to go to the dentist, give Omnidentix a col. It the Commonwealth's office as holding ''statewide can't hurt. office." But nobody is confusing him with Gover nor Dukalris. Ro9emarie Sansone, Boston's bead of the office of business and cultural development., r------, referred to bis presence in the office as a ''no& I Children's Cleaning, Fluor:ide I distinguished caretaker'' in her onsuooessfuJ 1982 challenge to his position. While the words didn't stick. the impression lingers. 1 Treatment, Exam & I More serious, though. is the feeling that Connol ly simply does not have what it takes to represent Massachusetts in a national forum. The "Secretary of Space" tag tossed around by some pols is simJ>" 0"1n/i .::.It ~--o.oo. K I ly a cheap shot. but it has haunted Connolly. While that kind of talk may be the nasty banter I 'entix." of insiders. Connolly leaves 80JD6thing to be desired I s,....,,. eo.- I with respect to his communicating abilities. Com For chrkJrefl 12 and unde<. Regularly pricedUS . Offw expireJ ~ptember 30, 1984 pared to Shannon's poise and Kerry's forcefulness, .I Connolly can come across as convoluted, turning a L simple statement into a syntactical battlefield. In A whole new way to go to.the dentist. last week's interview, Connolly prefaced one answer ------with. "I certainly am not going to answer that ques Allston, 196 Harvard Ave. (Corner of Harvard &Commonweolth), 783-2468. tion in the realm of saying anything other than .. .. " ~ Boston, 186 Newbury St., 262-5080. With that atmosphere surrounding his MasterCard & VtSa accepted. campaign-not to mention the burden of the recent ethics probe into conflicts of interest in the Mon.-Sat. 8 AM-9:30 PM. Sun. 12-5 PM. Secretary of State's office (whic:.b ended last week •. PAGE 8 August31. ~ said Monday. "The cost is prohibitive." Galvin. however, maintains that he Galvin isn't the only one benefiting from his almost certain shoe-in. Because he continued from page 1 hasn't had to spend the summer cam· At one time. though. it appeared paigning, Galvin says he has been able Galvin would have plenty of. to concentrate on constituent. issues. challengers this fall: three Democrats "I don't think it's such a bad invest· and one Republican filed nominating ment to Lhe community that. I don't papers in early May. But two op have an opponent.'· be said "I remain ponen ts didn't have enough as accessible as I always am.. . I think nominating signatures, and Galvin my activities this summer prove that." Galvin, for example. is ~tly in vestigating a local concern over fire 'I don't t hink it's equipment delays to North Allston. After learning that a temporary detour such a bad invest around the Everett Street bridge has ment to the com cut off the quickest route from the Union Square fire station, Galvin is munity t hat I checking with fire department officials don't have an op to make sure some emergency response plan has been worked out.. In a hot cam ponent,' Galvin paign, he says, it would be a tougher item to respond to. said. 'I remain as " I'd still be concerned. but the ques accessible as I tion is just how much time l 'd have to do something about it," Galvin said. Representative Wilfiam Galvin always am.' "There's only so many hours in a day." According to Galvin, the district he said "They don't feel it's adequate, tial areas, Newton Comer and Oak faces some serious issues this coming they don 't feel it's secure, they don't Square, abut the Oak Square business challenged the remaining two on their term. Among them are the dwindling feel it's in the best interest of their dis trict. Galvin said he hopes to help eligibility under election guidelines. housing stock and the lack of con· children. I think the highest priority secure any federal and state money Both dropped out, and, for that little fidence parents have in the city's public should be to get a good educational available for both sections. extra effort early on. Galvin figures schools. The latter must be addressed system in place that's accessible and Much of his legislation for t he com he's saved himself a bundle of time. not "immediately," Galvin maintains. that the people have confidence in." ing term. Galvin says, will be in to mention money. A lot of money. ..The reality is we're spending over Allston-Brighton must also come to statewide regulations. Serving as urd say $20,000 is a very realistic $2 million every year for education in terms with encroachment by major cor House chairman of the Government figure-everyone 1 know that's had a Boston. and yet most residents of our porate interests, Galvin said. In order RegulatiODS Committee. Galvin says he fight has.spent at least that.," Galvin community don't use it-can't use it," to maintain a healthy mix between has endorsed bills that protect con business and the neighborhoods, sumers against misleading travel agen Galvin said control measures must be cy promotions; health spas that shut taken now. down before fulfilling their long·term "For the first time. we're really see contracts; and unscrupulous television ing some prestige construction; con and radio repairmen. A key upcoming struction that five or 10 years ago you bill, Galvin says. would require natural would have only seen downtown." he gas companies to place safety meters said "The benefits are that it enhances on gas pipes, and to perform schedul the city's tax base... and gives ed maintenance of those pipes. The business a stake in the community. But legislation WU prompted by fatal gas what we have to watch out for is that explosions in the Boston area earlier we maintain a balance, that we don't let last year, Galvin said our neighborhoods get overrun by 20- As for his eo::omplishments this past and 30-Story buildings... We have to term, Galvin points to his success in plan ahead' ' funding a special police patrol at the Galvin said he also wants to preserve Chestnut Hill Reservoir, the scene of the open.. green areas that extend along several attacks on women before the the Charles River. and hopes to put patrols were established.. some effort into revital.iz.i.ng business " I think we've got that situation districts that already exist in more or less under control now," he Allston-Brighton. said. "We've had many fewer assaults " In my area. I 'd like to particularly than we were having, and 1 think the see some time and energy devoted to word's got out that it's a safe place to Cleveland Circle and Oak Square.'' he enjoy again." said "I think those are two potential· Even though he is the lone candidate ly very strong business districts for District 19, Galvin said he will pro because of tbe fact that they are abut bably do some campaigning. He ting to very good markets.'' already has a stock of signs, stickers, Cleveland Circle is surrounded by and literature ready, he said, adding Brookline. Brighton, and Newton. that he may do a mailing of infonnation Galvin not.eel, while two heavy residen· to new voters. INTRODUCTORY OFFER 15% OFF OUR NORMAL FEES IF YOU BRING THIS AD WITH YOU Brookline Oral Health Group A Family Dental Practice 1018 Beacon Street Brookline, Mass. 02146 Jacob Werba. D.D.S. Mac:but hwy Prodiictiom Raa..s Ouistopber Reeve ·Y.meua Redgnwe . Jessica 1andy . Nancy Marchand. Linda Hunt -i... Madeleine ltttet" THIRD PARTY INSURANCE ~~~~ ACCEPTED 0---,, James hwy-S.~· l, Ruth Pr-Jhabva.la ·Pra. rd 0. 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For those people who can't do ~e new guidelines are as follows: that, I thought it would be niee to have Single persons living alone can now a listing of what was going on in the ci:· earn up to $18,100 a year and remain ty." she said. eligible; For a household of two, the figure is $20, 700; three people living Planned for this fall {I.re more com together may make up to $23,250 an plete theater listings, including perfor nually; a family of four can earn up to mances of the Newton County Players 25,850; five can make $27, 450; six. and the Watertown players. "We S29,100; seven, $30,700; and a family basically want to give coverage to non of eight or more people can earn up to profit theaters who can't afford to $3~300 and bring complaints to the publicize," Sydney said. ··we can then Rent Equity Board. make extras copies of the tray-liners available to the theaters if they want A landlord must notify a tenant iD to use them for publicity flyers." writing 30 days before an increase goes into eHeci, and the hike is limited to the increase in the Consumer Price Index (['his wed '.s Newsbriefs were compil· (presently 5.2 percent) unless the in The AJlston-Srighton Ethnic Festival is planned to follow the community parade ed by Jeanine Castello.) crease is to cover property expenses. in Oak Square on September 9. Pictured above are members of the planning The CPI increase for any twelve month committee: Margaret McNally, Mary Walsh, Effie Vasiliades, William Hogan, period can, by law,never exceed 10 Corrine Shorr, Theresa Hynes, Nancy O' Hara and (in front) Michael O'Hara. percent. A tenant can bring a grievance to the Community McService Olvidados'at the Bright.on Branch board for any rent increase above the Library. The fastrfood restaurant's Consumer Price Index. At the Brighton McDonald's at 1750 summer tray liner features a listing of II you are notified of a rent increase, Soldiers Field Road you can break events at local theaters, cinemas and you have 30 days to file a grievance bread while reading about George Ber community centers with the Rent Equity Board in City nard Shaw's one-acts at the Publick Barbara Sydney, local McDonald's Theater or Louis Bunuel's ' Los· Hall. public relations director, said she Faneuil tenant group reports summer successes The Recreation Committee of the Hampshire. on Winnisquam Lake. The Faneuil Tenant Organization was very Brighton Mental Health Center gener· busy at work this summer planning ac· ously provided most of the funds for tivities for the youth as well as the this trip. and the City Mission Society adults in the development. We are donated the use of their campsite pleased to say that everything went facilities, as well as the labor of their verv well. maintenance and kitchen staffs. The Since the June festival, which weekend was filled with swimming. celebrated the beginning of summer. we canoeing, volleyball, a campfire and have had parties for young children. marshmellow roasting-and some teens and adults. taken a day trip t-0 relaxation. About seventy people at· Canobie Lake Park. vistited the new tended this very successful family Children s Zoo at. Franklin Park. seen weekend t.rip. and several families who a double feature at a drive-in, and have not participate in other events organized a very popular softball joined us on this and got a chance to league for adults. meet and know their fellow residents. With the help of area social service During the summer. as well as agencies, the recreation committee was throughout the school year, the Adult also able to hold a couple of larger scale Education Department of the programs for the development. Paul Jackson Mann Communitv School. Creighton. of t.he Allston-Brighton through the work of MartyDunn and Area Planning Action Council IAPACI Barbara Neumann. have held interest· provided a wonderful five-week day ing and creative workshops for adult camp program which provided children residents here. We've enjoyed their between six and 12 years old with days classes during the past year and look filled with activities such as swim forward to having them with us again ming. field trips. arts and crafts. dra· in the coming school year. ma. games, etc. Andrea Nobles. camp RecentJy we received a donation from director, with the assistance of Amy the Housing Sub-Commit.tee of the Robinson, Grace Rodriguez and Allston Brighton lnteragency Council, Patrick Ellis carried out the day to day and with this donation as well as other Like mo.5t home equity loans, the program and t heir efforts were greatly fundraising efforts the Recreation Com interest rate on Mutual Bank's Redi appreciated by the Tenant Organiz~ mittee will coontinue to plan activities Equity Reserve is based tion and the campers. through the coming year. In addition. we had a weekend fami· \\' e thank all of the above agencies. on the Prime Rate:- What ly camping LTip in ~leredith. 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Years lat.er, aftet stud)'in8 medicine originally were to start (goitig, d()()r·t<>-doort a lot at a Puerto Rica!l university, V aillant came alone cw:lier, but since things got so comp.Ucated and I can't really afford to lose one thing to get Jlnother to Boston. ln her six yeats here, she has studied probahl~ medical soc{ology at Boston University and com l will bold off.'' ' puter science at Northeast.em Unversity. Mean... The trahUng will end in a fe. weeks. V ailliutt said. while, she worked fuil time to pay her caIJege bill.a after which she will start her major drive. Since she and support herself. bas no Republican opponent. V aillant said she lt is that varied past and willingness to work, doubts the delay will hurt her much. V aillant says, that qualifies her to run in the District ... A lot oI people don't care that. much about 18 raoe for the seat currently held by tw~ in politics in the summer, and it lets me have more cumbent Thomas Gallagher. time to prepare," she seid. " It gives me a chance " I've been out there and I bow what it takes," to plan." the 26-yeaN'lld Vaillant said last week. ··And I think a lot of the people in the district share my ideals of having strong working habits and knowing the im 7th Annual portance of a good education. . . I feel I can associat.e Pioneer Flea Market 'l'rith a lot of the (constituents).·· Vaillant decided to run about a week before the at AT&T Technology {Western Electric state filing deadline in May. after being asked by Co.) Rear 705 Mt Auburn St., Water a co-worker associated with the Republican National Hispanic Assembly. With Allston-Brighton's grow town (parking lot) ing Hispanic population. RNRA officials saw the Satarday, September 8 area as one where a bilingual legislator would be 10AMto4PM especially beneficial. " I wouldn't vote strictly for (HispanicsI , or repre (rain date. September 15) sent only them," Vaillant said.. "But 1 think it would 170 vendors in one giant bargain base be good in the sense that they could use someone ment euent. to voice their ideas and help other people better Sponsored by understand where they're coming from. " Vaillant says she feels she would be a good 1he Thomas Sherwin Chapter representative of women's issues as well Noting the Telepbone Pioneers of America large number of sexual assaults in Allston-Brighton In addition, Vaillant says she bas devoted much Don't Min Out! this past year, V aillant said better police enforce of her spare time to the Di.strict 18 effort. Besides ment is one of her priorities. attending a ''campaign school'· spoJlSOJ"ed by the " Safety is one of the major concerns... there 's too Republican Stat.e Committee in June. Vaillant says much crime in the area right now,·· she said. •· I think . she goes to community meetings when she can. and Diet Pi/I.Sweeping U.S. there definitely should be more police out on the does some visibility work. streets wat.clring the neighborhoods, patrolling more So far, she said. the public's reaction seems often than they do instead of just giving tickets to enoonraging. everybody.·· " In general. it has been good.·· she said. "This is V aillant said she also wants to provide more a pretty Democratic di.strict.. and l'm sure a lot of follow-up support for victims who are raped. people will vote in their party only, but that's The oost of housing in the city of Boston is another reason why I've tried to reach as many peo another issue that must be dealt with. V aillant said. ple as possible. A lot of people will vote fix you if No Dieting - Eat All You Want ''The prices of t.he rents in the area seem too they have a chance to know who you are.'' V aillant describes he?'sell as a moderate BEVERLY HLLLS, CA. (Special)-An amaz much,'' she said. ''I think there should be eome kind Republican. although she aays abe is more liberal i.og ocw "s:upcr" grapefruit pill bas rerently been of regulation. maybe not specifically like rent con dC\>'doped and perfected thaL reportedly "guar trol, but some kind that. depending on the type or on certain things. aruec:s'' lb.at you will easily lose at lcass 10 property you have and bow many people, you charge "I don't follow the Republican image straight-I pounds in 10 days. Best of all. it allows you to a certain amount. ..you don't just keep raising the have different opinions on different issues," she '"eat as much as you want of your favorite foods rent.'' said. " YOU can be liberal in some things beca\l8e the and still lose a pound a day or more starting But. Vaillant's election bid thus far has been economic income of Brighton-Allston is kind of mid· from the very first day until you achieve the ideal hampered by her professional success. Heavy cam dle clas.9; it's not really a rich neighborhood. But you weight aod figure you desire." paigning has been delayed because she was recent don't have to be as liberal as suggesting to imple This "super" grapefruit pill is a dramatically ly selected to join the computer department at New ment a socialistic system like the one in Sweden. I improved version of the world famous grape EJlgiand Life Insurance Company in Boston. That think that goes a little too far.'· fruit diet. It is far more effective than the origi na! and climina.rcs "the mess, fuss, and high cost of eating half a fresh grapefruit at every meal." 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Fqr Cllarlestown, Uipe c.od. ua 482-2600 _, reach my ol6oe. fastest service for credit card orders ONLY call !ITEM.I .,_..ii aiapoimded -W, Jlll1"ioW ~ ...i ....._. .. ldt oa.,..,,., n. yid4 .-. - toU free J.(800)-862.-6262, ext .WU © ~"" dill,._£.-.... _. a...... for a fllll JUL a.ii~ IDdilaea...... FDIC August 31 , 1984 THE ITEM Par~_ners in public pride Local group gets businesses, government to pitch in on parks By Richard Lorant At first glance it doesn't look like much, but the freshly painted ~truck jungle gym sitting in Hano Park's tot Jot repre.sent.s a Jot of hard work-and a tenfold improvement over the dilapidated wooden structure which it ~ The metal gym, donated by officials at the Fidelia Way housing develoJ> me.nt, is just one ~t of the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation's parks improYement pre> ject. FOl" the past two monthB, Dille kids hired by the CDC and three funded through the Area Planning and Action Council have mowed, hauled, painted and just-plain clea.ned their way through five local parks. "The crew was good this year, no pro blems and we got a Jot done. '' said Brian Honan. who directs the squad. ..The parks are in pretty good shape nowadays. They just need ma.int.e nance." Honan should know. He started working on I.he parks eight years ago on an APAC street crew and recently completed a stint with the ci ty's Parks Department. "Just maintenance," however, is a The crew, from left to right: Brian Honan, Amy Robinson, Missy Robinson Anne Noseworthy. Stephanie Pookt, Isabel tall order, given the amount of money Burret, Ha Do, John Barr, Byron Godfrey, Luis Serrano, Jose DeJesus and Jo Anne Walsh. Not pictured: Mike Ware the city spends on parks. For example, and Brooke Smith. Honan says. Boston spends one Unfortunately. just the opposite is Perhaps as a reaction to the city's courts, whipped grass away from seventh the cash on recreation than happening. John Riordan, who beads fiscal problems, public/private partner pathways, and picked up trash and San Fransisco does, even though both the Brighton maintenance crew, said ships like the CDC's-now in its second glass. They performed similar tasks at cities boast comparable park acreage. the city laid off five of his workers last year-are increasingly seen a.s a solu Rodgers Park in Oak Square, Smith "The Parks Department needs more week. "We lost five good men." he said tion. The group raised about $4,000 Park in North Allston and Brighton people to 9el'Vice (the parks}," Honan Wed:ne9day... Starting next week, we're from 24 local b08inesses to bolster a Center's Union Parlt. said. "They need ~ men to keep down to two guys covering Brighton $5,800 federal grant for this summer's "'l"bis was a tw~year pilot pre>paJJl thein up." .Allston.'' program. thai the city start.ed. but the CDC has George BeYk<>wit.2., whose Legal been interest.ed in park mainbw>arnat for Seafoods targeted a $1,000 donation to a long tiJne as a way of getting people neighboring Hano Park, says involved in their park resources," said busine$Ses must learn to invest in Rebecca Black. the group's executive future empl<>yees. To that end, he director. Blaek hopes U1e proj~ will volunteers in local schools along with continue next summer; without public contributing to projects like the psrk funds it will be tough to aUff a crew. cleanup. " I think what's happening is Both Black and crew-chief Honan that some concerned business people said that the CDC crew received. lots of re8lize students aren't educated enough help from Riordan's Parks Department about the workplace," he said. ••I thlnk squad. ''We were able to focus the it 's very important. We look out back Parks Department." Black said. "We (and) we see kids playing hasketball all managed to get them to do a lot more the time. It really does keep them off on these parks than they would have t.he streets. They're putting their otherwise.'' energies into something constructive." "A lot of the heavy-duty stuff we did would have been impossible without them," Honan added. Other large business contributors to 'I think what's the project included the Private In dustry Council (Sl,000), Cambridge-Lee happening is that Industries ($1,000), Honeywell Cor some concerned poration (1250), Guardian Corporation ($250), Christian Community of Boston business people ($200), State Street Bank and Trust ($200). Houghton Chemical ($100}, realize students Marlyn Commonwealth Development aren't educated Realty (1100), Thompson-Durkee Co. enough about the ($100) and Chelsea Industries ($100). workplace, ' says Legal Seafoods' George Berkowitz. Berkowitz points to other agencies, like the Boston Food Bank-whicli col· lects throwaway food from large food suppliers and channels it to free-food providers-as examples of a growing volunteeriBni. In addition to putting the iunP gym in Hano Park, the crew mowed grass, added new sand to the tot lot and painted benches there. In~ Park, behind the Jackson/Mann School bet· ween Gordon and Allston Stzoeets. they An eagle-eye view of (I tor) John Barr, Missy Robinson paints the Ringers Park tennis court. painted the back.boards end the tA!.smis Jo Anne Walsh and tsabel 8urret. ... ----"------PAGE 12 THE ITEM August 31 1 1984 Despite the expressed need for more public understanding, both Tran and Handicap Schneider do have positive tales to tell. Tran, who was blinded by a disease continued from page 1 in her native Vietnam when she was Tran says the •steps at downtown four, came to the United States on a subway stations and the lack of curb scholarship for the Perkins School for stones above ground can make things the Blind in Watertown. After dangerous for blind people. At the graduating in 1978 from Brandeis Commonwealth A venue!W arren Street University in Waltham with a degree stop near her home, Tran says she can't in math, Tran moved to Allston. Since tell whether she's on the platform or 1979, she has taught Vietnamese 110W ACC001"J: noservtcecharge• out in the street. children in Jackson/Mann's bilingual • $100. m1n.1mum daily b&la.noe 5~ % "l don't think it's too accessible." program. Her young students, Tran she said. "Sometimes I get so upset says. think she is " magical." with the MBTA that 1 want to call and " Sometimes they will be reading DIBEC~ DEPOSIJ: yo\11' paycheck, complain, but then you think they will something to me and I will correct more security a.nd less delay. figure you're a nuisance and they won,t them and they'll say 'How did you take you seriously." know that?!nTran said. "They're not Schneider said wheelchair-bound per sure whether 1 can see them or not, so MONEY ltfABICET ACCOUNTS sons, like herself, have come to depend \t keeps them on their toes.·• High rates and convenient withdTawal. on The RIDE, a fleet of mini-vans operated by the MBTA. Although she said its arrival back in the mid-1970's 'All we can sug BEACON was "a blessing," requests for rides gest to blind peo CO-OPERATIVE BANK Telephone (6171 2M-6200 must come three to four days in 1929 Commonwealth A venue EqNmcled Rous Monday thnJ Thur 8:30-4:00 · advance. ple is that they B~too. MA 02135 Yriday8:30-7:00. Sal.. 9:00-12.-00 K0011 ''When The RIDE came into effect, ask someone for fl it opened up a great many doors, but it still doesn't fill the need." she said. directions once "We need more of the same thing." Listo Fisher, spokesman for the they get off,' said MBTA. said there are currently 40 mini-vans being operated on a daily oneMBTA basis in Greater Boston. But when ex spo~esperson. pansion does come, he said, it is in the form of increased coverage area. Six Schneider said her activity in several more local cities were recently includ public ~cies bas kept her busy ed. and Fisher said an additional 22 throughout the years. along with rai9- vans being ordered will spread the area ing her daughter, Rachael Her greatest FAMOUS LAST WORDS out further. involvement during the years has been As for increasing access at subway with Massachusetts Cerebral Palsy of FROM FRIENDS TO FRIENDS. stations, Fisher said elevators with Greater Boston, Inc., an advocacy braille markings have already been add group she founded 35 years ago. Since ed at the Park Street and new Harvard that time, Schneider has also served on Square subway stations, and will even numerous boards and commissions "Are you OK to drive?" tually be put in all subways. Once you dealing with concerns of the handical>" "Wha~ get off, though, he said blind people will peel. She has lectured on the subject na afew beers?" be on their own. tionwide. and was recently appointed " We can provide access, but I doubt by Governor ~ficbae1 Dukakis to the we can provide guidance." he said. "All Massachusetts Development "Did you have f;oo much to drink?" we can suggest to blind people is that Disabilities Commission. they ask someone for directions once One of the most active organizations "I'm perfectlyfirze." they get off." in the past 10 years, Schneider said. has Tran. though, said she is becoming been the Boston Center for Indepen~ more and more wary of talking to dent Living, which attempts to strangers. mainstream disabled people into every "Are yau in any shape to drive?" " I used to be very trusting. and real day society. The BCIL has made " fan ly I still am." she said. " lfpeople would tastic strides,'• Schneider said. "I've n£Ver felt better." offer to help me. I always would say ''They have accomplished a great 'Yes,' but lately you hear so much of deal in 10 short ye.ars." she said. "They crimes, it. makes you think a little a.bout really recognize what needs to be "I tliink you've had a few too many." doing that." done.'' "Yau ldddin, I can drive iuith my eyes closed." "Yau've had too 1nuch to d1'ink, let 1ne d'rive." "Nobody drives my car but 1ne." This 'T' stop at Warren Street and Comm. Ave. gives Tran trouble. There are no curbs to let her know whether she is on the street, at the stop or on the tracks themselves. Agency will sponsor six new 'grandparents' Thanks to additional state monies, women's shelters. In return for their Action for Boston Community wade. the ugrandparent.s" receive a $40 DRINKING AND DRIVING Development will sponsor six new a week stipend, transportation costs, a foster grandparents. The Com hot lunch and health insurance. CAN KILL A FRIENDSHIP. monwealth recently appropriated Robel't M. Coard. ABCD Executive Sl 50,000 of the 1985 budget for the ex Director. says he is delighted by the pansion of the Foster Grandparent and state legisJature·s and Governor Senior Companion programs, $18, 750 Dukakis' support for the program of which will go to AllCD's program. which. he adds, is " extremelv cost· U.S. Deportment of Transportation ~ Foster grandparents are low-income effective." · citizens over 60 who ~·ork with special For information on bow to become a needs children in day care centers, Foster Grandparent, call ABCD at schools, hospitals and battered 357-6000. August 31, 1984 THE ITEM PAGE 13 Sylvania = CBC bites baelt at Gillis Zemth = Philco Sanyo II Contests official's analysis of Neighborhood Councils Sony RCA E As our readers know and appreciate (we hope) the MASCO Proposal to use the St. Columbkille's park Bright:= i Community Beautification Council has never ~ii ing lot to park suburbanites' cars. According to last 364 Washington St. ~ ~octant to express its views and opinions oo issues week's Item. it appears that MASCO has been try· despite the fact that we oft.en find ourselves involv· ing to work behind the scenes to obtain approval. ..We Semce ~ We Sell'" ed m controversial issues. Recently the CBC ex· We are shocked but not surprised by this action. i pressed its opinions on another popular issue-that What would residents of Weston sav if residents of so-called .. neighborhood councils.·· We of Allston-Brighton wanted to park therr cars in the acknowledge that our position is. once again, a bit center of town? \.Vhat if residents of Allston I controversial (especially with the city) and we once Brighton wanted to use city facilities? Yet ~lASCO I again reiterate our right to take a position on such officials want to shove this down the throats of com I issues. We also recognize the right of others to munity residents. , o. thank you. Put them in I disagree. Usually we would not respond to a letter Brookline where they belong. We are sure there will I PU•I. to Lhe editor. However. last week's reply to a CBC be a lot more on this subject in the future. I .article by Mayoral Aide Don Gillis deserves some response. Gillis says in bis letter that: " . . . If the Allston· . I 135 HanarolA-. I Brighton Community as a whole is totally opposed Liquor license hearing-coming up on September to neighborhood councils then there is no need to 8, 1984. 426-8099 ••• establish one... A restaurant known as " L'Odeon" at 166 Har Jump with PUMA sneakers He also states that: "Opposition by one individual vard A venue is requesting a 7 day malt and wine I 5 or one group will not cause us to abandon a plan license-just what we don't need in t his area. This I and~~'J:e JAJ,~'°;~GI I which is supported by and provides the greatest ac· one should be soundly defeated. We urge you to con cess t-0 decisions in City Hall by the Allston· tact your local representatives or the licensing board I With each purchase of PUMA sneakers you I Brighton communities." and make your feelings known. I will receive a FREE PUMA BAG at no extra .,L..,-----,------·------·--_.•II charge when you bring in this ad. I 'It looks like we are not The CBC was very pleased to read in last week's going to fit in well with Item that basketball courts had been installed at the Portsmouth/Murry Playground. Much credit the new administration. should be given to the hard work of local New England Consezvatmy Well that's nothing new, neighborhood residents who just would not take no for an answer. Residents Joan Mullin. Mary Lar· Eldension Division is i•t2' . farello and others deserve a tremendous amount of credit. isforyoa! How does Mr. Gillis define ·"The Allston-Brighton • Preparatory School Community as a whole?.. If a majority does not • Adult Education Program want the council then we shouldn °t have them. The Donations for the community tree for Union • Community Services 70 percent referendum vote for the councils in the Square. Allston. have been steadily coming in. Most last election means nothing. . obody knew what have been in the $5 and SlO range. which is just the FAll REGISTRATION: they were. They were not then. nor are they now. way it should be to really be a community tree. We September 4-14 defined in scope or duties. will be adding more trees and plantings through the Also. Mr. Gillis implies that the CBC is the sole generous support of a local resident. but. we still All insttuctioo takes plac.e at: person or group in opposition to the plan. We don·t need donations for the community lree. think so. but we don't speak for others- we let them The next CBC meeting is September 11. 198-1 at New England Conservatory speak. Not like Gillis who seems to speak for Coun· the JacksonJMann Community School in Union of Music cillor McLaughlin. and seems to forget we have two Square at 7 p.m.. The CBC can be reached at P.O. councillors out here. The other one's named Box 352. Brighton 02135. 290 Huntington Avenue McCormack. Boston, MA 02115 On another front. we note the front page article Brian Gibbons For further information and• desuiptiwe catalog in last week's Boston Ledger. The front page story President is entitled "Turf War: Councils could pit local call: 262-1133 or 262-1134 groups against their neighbors.·· On page 10 is another article, "In South End, sparks fly. " Both articles deal with the same problems outlined by the CBC. There does not seem to be unanimity citywide over the councils. They are being debated in other areas just as in Allston-Brighton. It has taken the New local communic.y many years to become as organiz ed as it is. We don't·want t-0 see this spoiled over· night by some neat sounding solution thrust upon us, to solve our problems. HEAR It looks like we are not going to fit too well with the new administration. Well that·s nothing new. Gilbert Fishbein is it? JHIS 35 years of service to the hard of hearing Allston-Brighton Community Beautification Council has gone on record in total opposition to the NEW CAHAL HEARlNG AID FOR lllllE.DIATE WALK (NOR RTTING WHtlf YOU WAIT STUCK for a MEGABUCKS Fits anatomicafly to 804MI or users. NUMBER? A brand new instrument has Just been manufactured from Phoenix. AZ that may prove to be the most unique and revolutionary ad\tancement in hearing aids ever. lam so very excited about this unit. I know I have sajd this before, but this ooe must take ®®@®® precedence. This instrument is fit to you while you wait, very com ROLL MAGIC fortable. extremely well concealed, no waiting for weeks, no returning to ottlce for adjustments and no with ear impressions required. 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The Knights will now compete in the Mayor's Cup a.gainst other league champions. The winner of those games will gain the tide of City of Boston Champion. Pictured in the photo at left are: ~ back row. left to right} Joe Walsh, Kevin Honan, Ken Bean. Bob ~foran. Brian Honan, George Azar and Pat Grealish; Playoff scores Model Cafe 12 Corrib Pub 2 Model Cafe 9 Corrib Pub 1 Corrib Pub 7 ModeJ Cafe 5 Corrib Pub 14 Model Cafe 2 Model Cafe 17 Comb Pub 2 Lincoln St. Grill 14 Allston A 's 8 Lincoln St. Grill 11 Allston A's 10 Allston A's 6 Lincoln 'st. Grill 3 Lincoln St. Grill 2 Allston A 's 1 Scheduled games for SemJ~FinaJs June 27 DaJy Field 8 p.m. Corrib Pub vs. Lincoln St. Grill June 27 Daly Field 9:30 p.m. Busy Bee vs. Preemoze June 27 Rogers Park 7 p.m. Model Cafe vs. Cozy Bar June 27 R-0gers Park 8:30 p.m. Irish Villa.ge vs. ·r1 Allston A 's June 29 Daly Field 8 p.m. ALL STAR GAME. East vs. West July 2 to July 8 League Vacation July 9 Rogers Park 7 p.m. Irish Village vs. Lincoln St. Grill --·· ~--· · .... - .. ... - July 9 Rogers Park 8:30 p.m. Model Cafe vs. Allston Preemoze .. CHECK LOCAL TV LISTING FOR TIME Women and Vietnam vets AND STATION The Vietnam Era Veteran's Outreach Center of Boston sponsors a women's support group for the family and friends of Vietnam vets. The group will meet Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the UMass Downtown Campus. 100 Arlington St. • rm. 419. For more info. • call 451-01 71. ·; Pl\GE 16 THE lT£M August 31, LooWng drMn w~ ._ during NII\ --. By Joe Clements ''They'.1 last Frida To the people who draw the maps and conduct city do by fao bu.smess. there's an official name for the cluttered assort John Qi ment of commercial buildings that branch out from where view Roac W asbington and Market Streets intersect in the hub of because o Brighton. Appropriately enough. it is called Brighton "You CJ Center. they don·1 But for those who grew op in the area, or now call it added tbs home, there is no need for such formalities; no reason to Market S be so descriptive. Toothpaste at. F.W. Woolworths, And " t cbocolat.e ice cream at Brigham's, and lunch at Johanna's words of l Restaurant can all be found in 'f/i4! Center. ''There1 "The thing to do when I was small was going to !he than they Center'-that was the big thrill:' 16-year-old Kelly Grant hecanrea said last week. "Like, 'Ma, I'm going to run down to the a dirt roa1 Center'." are so pea Grant, who now works part-time at Daniel's Bakery on ofmerchaJ Wa.sbington Street, said that living on nearby Menlo Street every bod) meant t.hat Brighton Center became an integral part of her I ' •owing up. ·. "I like hanging around here," she said. "There are a lot of pla.oes here, and if you need anything, it's easy to get. It's real close by. " an In many ways, Brighton Center seems to refteet the residential neighborhoods flanking it on all sides. Just as SJ the various single-family dwellings and three-deckers house a mixture of longtime Brighton residents and newcomers, l the business district features some shops from the turn of d<. the century and others barely a year old. Rourke's Pharmacy, the cornerstone of Brighton Center, was thriving back in the trolleys' heyday. Sleepland Fur niture Co. and Steve's Donuts, though. have only recent ly settled into t heir Washington Street storefronts. DanielI:i "A lot of the businesses have been here an awful long day that b time,·· said Richard Patnode, whose family started the F.L " It'sve1 Patnode Insurance Agency there some 55 years ago. " But you'll see I in the past 10 years, there's been a definite change in the in here." } type of new business coming in. ..You typically don't see pot." your retail sales type place like women's or men's clothings: Handali now it's more the service-oriented stol'es." October.• "It's gradual, but you do see changes," said J obn Simp ofcustoDH son. a burly Oak Square postman who has delivered mail shopper w 0 in the area for 20 years. "You don't see any empty stores nowgetsi.J ~ like you used to, but my old favorites are still around." ing for Snl ... Even tnough he lives in Dorchester, SiJDpson says he dramatic. e does much of his shopping in Brighton Center. His 28 varietie ~ uniforms are pressed at the dry cleaners, bis shoes fixed French bt / r_, at the repair sbop. bis fruit bought at Flanagan's Market. ~atch" ~ a: The thing he likes most, Simpson said. is the people who " Here ye ~ buy and sell in the area. Handalian Because of ite lcog history, Brighton Center has earned its place as an established and bust.ling business district in the oommunity. Unfortunately, many of the~ in the shop ping area have begun to show their 1-itqe in the form of needed repairs. Enter the Commercial District PrcwnJn. Aided by City Councilor Michael McCor mack. a group of local merchants have begun a process to make Brighton Center~ for CDP revitalization moides. If successful. mer chants within the district will be eligible for low-interest loans through the city'• NeiPberbood Development and Employment Agrmtey. "lt'a a smaD incentive program," said Thomas Marquis of Marquis ReeJtors oa Wubington SUeeL ''Wboevet's doing tbe pro ject will still be paying formost of jt, but this comd be just eoousb to make it feasible.·· McCormack said be is helping facilitate the application procesa He said a group of mer chants and NDEA officials have already met, adding that he believes Brighton Center will Tom Marquis of ¥arquis Realtors and Harvey get the designation to qualify. The program, McFeaters of the Greater Boston Bank. be said, is " tailored and geared to the 9ID8lJ businessman.•• •· 1 think it's a fantastic opportonity," he ·'The smart communities are taking advan· said. " Brighton Center is clearly a lively place tase of these dollars," McCormack said. "The that services the neighborhood, but the message that's oomiJlg out of Washington is buildings are aging and this type of program that th88e dollars are not going to be around would do a lot to begin turning that around.·· for too many moze years." ''l 'm all for it," echoed Daniel Handalian of Marquis said between 20 to 25 Brighton Daniel's Bakery. "We're going to ba'Ve to have Center businesses have expressed .interest in so.me sort of cost and financial input to keep the program so far. If approved, he said his the area up.. Sm proud to be doing businesa compa.oy would begin a $60,000 to $100,000 here. but we need so.me sprucing up in quite fiw:elift ()ll the facade of t.be bdilding. . a few places." F"ISheye views of Brighton Center: through the Center Realty 1984 THE ITEM er: friendly, s.till yital e real friendly here," he noted between errands 'f· "They don't know you by name, but they sure :!. ••It 's a nice atmosphere." iirk, a native of Ireland who bas lived ou Rh'er l for the past 30 yeat's, said he shops in Brighton f ''the variety and the people." 1n get almost anything you want here-and if , have it they'll get it for you," said Quirk. wlio the banks at People's Federal Savings Bank on treet because "!'like the president.'' ' e president," Maurice Sullivan, had his own :>raise for his fellow merchants and customers. \re few places where people can feel more at home can in Brighton Center,'' said Sullivan, who says .ember when Washington Street was nothing but :iway. "I know of no place where the shoppers c.eful, or where you can find as gracious a group lta conducting business... There 's SOtnething for , here." It 'You can get almost 'thing you want here, ' iys a Riverview Road ·esident. 'And if they n 't have it, they'll get it for you.' Ladies on the bench. lYREL HOl.SfOH PHOTO Still. despite individual service and. by all accounts, having parking meters put in place, the 25 cents per hour ·a:ndalian, owner of Daniel's Bakery, said Thurs Brighton Center's friendly atmosphere, most merchants is too high. e enjoys the ethnic diversity of his customers. admit problems do exist. The reason there are few retail ''The idea of meters was to keep people from parking all y beautiful. ..If you stand here for 10 minutes, clothing stores, says Patnode, is the advent of nearby day long and to provide spaces for OW" customers.,, he said. >eople from cultures all over the world coming malls, such as the Arsenal Mall a few miles away. "But who wants to pay that much? I've got customers who landalian said. "Brighton re.ally is the melting "That's the big reason for the change in the fi{St 10 to come in the morning to get a dollar's worth (of goods) for 15 years," Patnode said. " That's what we're competing breakfast. They aren't going to want to have to pay an ex m. who will celebrat.e 18 years in business this with." tra quarter for five minutes of parking. lid be has seen one significant change in the type Handalian said he thinks there should be a cost reduction Patnode said the city has not done its part thus far in 'f' during that time. Instead of a family-<>riented in the me.ten to a penny for 12 minutes or five cents an Ito buys for several people. Handalian says he many .respects, generally in maintenance of public facilities hour. in Brighton Center. u:reasing numbers of young professionals look Sullivan maintains that the meters should be replaced aller portions of his products. It has been so "Trying to talk to City Hall now for even the most minor conipletely .· !le said, that he now offers smaller units of his type$ of repairs or enhancements is like talking to a wall.'' "It's deplorable-they've hurt business everywhere," he s of cookies; his six-grain braads; bis homemade be said. "Our sidewalks are in terrible disreoair." said. ead; and his numerous other ''baked from Handalian agreed. charging that he has wftnessed five Patnode. however, claims it is inadequate enforcement oods. accidents alone in the past year because of holes in the of the met.ers that continues to cause the problem. He said 1u can come in and buy one cookie if you want." street and disrepair of the trolley tracks running through people still park on the streets all day and take the bus aid. there. He also said that, although be originally supported downtown because police ticket too infrequently. ~ I Q. z < ~ 8 Cl ~ z ~ L-~...:.:..;;::.,.._~--~-...,,_;...~,..-~--~~-'-~~~~~---...... ~-- window {above) and across the street at People's Federal (right). PAGE 18 THE ITEM August 31 . 1984 By Daniel ~t. Kimmel f.,·ery so oiten someone tackles a mo\•ie projecr chat should ne\'er be attempted-just to show e'·cryone it can be done. Consider Francis Coppola making a sequel ro The Godfather or Phillip Kaul· man doing a remake of Invasion of the Body Soar· cbers. Film buffs had similar mixed feelings about composer Giorgio ~Ioroder ' s plans to present the : 926 silent science ftcrion classic :\1trropolis with a rock :>core. ~loroder . after all j ust won an Oscar this p ast spring for his work on Flasbdanee. There was no need co worry. \loroder·s ambition "·as tO recla.un Fritz Lang's J.[etropolis for a new generation. nor impose his own stamp on it. He tra,·eled the world to gather together the milJtl;.com· piece princ from the various truncated copies a,·aiJable. Like last vear ·s reconstruction of the Judv Garland James ~[~son .4 Star is Born. simpl}· saJ\'aging a \·ersion of a classic film thought lost fore\'er is accomplishment enougl\. ~loroder ·s discoveries have given t he film depth it previously lacked. The story concerns Frederson. the lord of ~1etropolis. who has Rotwang, the mad· Sometimes, a movie Should be made just to see if it's possible. dest o{ scientists. unleash his robot on Metropolis· rebellious workers. in order to subvert their plans. ly Squier and original composit.ions by Morooer. a clandestine date. the only tbing you can count on The restored version makes clear that. Frederson serve to enhanre the experience of Metropolis rather is th_at I.he plane won· t be going to Los Angeles. and Rotwang were once rivals for the same woman. than overwhelm it. Wilder has calmed down as a writer and who died in childbirth bearing Frederson 's son. This Lets hope the rum is a huge success, so that director-he's no longer the Mel Brooks clone of Tiu! gives a poignancy to Rotwang's character, whereas Moroder will be tempted to bring another silent Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter B rother. before oo seemed merely one dimensional. classic back. to the moviehouses for modern au- Th9re is wit as well as humor to thesc:ript, and some The print is sparkling new. with tinted colors and diences. It may seem odd, but the best. filn:i so far of the biggest laughs cOJpe not from the slapstick S<>me band paint.eel scenes. New title cards, and the this year may have been made in 1926. actions of some of the characters, but from the reac- shifting of dialogue to subtitles, add to the fresh, At the end of every summer there's a movie that tions of the people around them. One especially en· clear look of the movie. Scenes of the city of comes out of nowhere and becomes a huge hit; A~ joys Charles Grodin, Michael Huddleston and ~1etropolis, which present-day viewers in libraries thur, Breaking A way, Risky Business. This summer Joseph Bologna who provide excellent comic sup- or on public television were toJd looked exciting in it.' s going to be The Woman in Red. Based on the port as Teddy's philandering friends. 1926, now tlrt exciting again. French sex farce, Pardon Mon Affaire the lilin con· Here's a film that's sexy but moral, and for adults Indeed this reviewer, who's seen the fihn several cern.s Teddy IGene Wilder) who is t-empted by a rather than hormonally imbalanced teenagers. Jg- times before. left the theater feeling like be had just luscious model IK elly LeBrock) into having an af. core the reviews. Ignore even this OJle. Ask someone seen it for t.he first time. Even the music. featuring fair. Because this is a sex farce. everything goes who's seen The Woman in Red. 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SUBSCRIPTIONS MUST BE PRE-PAID TO RECEIVE LOTTERY TICKETS ··; PAGE 20 August 31 , 1984 ciAssES • I Jackson/Mann fall courses Fall courses at the Jack.sonJ¥ann Community School will begin September 17 for children. teens and adults. Classes are offered in sports, arts and crafts, recreation, exercise. music, dance, adult education. ESL and more. Registration takes place Join Youth Pro Musica from Sept 4-14; call 783-2770 for info. Youth pro Musica, the Greater Boston youth chorus, seeks boys and girls from grades five Bunker Hill offers courses through nine to sing for the 19~ season. Call Bunker Hill Community College offers tuition 653-1092 for information and an audition waivers for financially-eligible students enrolled in appointment. culinary arts, electronic technology and general of fice training. The two semester programs begin Choral auditions Sept. 4; call 241-8600 x420 for information. Chorus pro Musica will bold auditions for its 1984-1985 season on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 Dance, dance, dance p.m. at the Old South Church, 645 Boylston St. The MJT Dance Company School of Boston of 267-7442. fers two 15-week sessions from September to May featuring modem and jazz classes for child.ren, teens Brookline Music School chorus and adults. Aerobics is also offered. The school is The Brookline Music School's Community Chorus located at 551 Tremont St. in the South End; call begins rehearsals September 26 for a sea.son which 482-0351 for info. includes Bach's Magoificat. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:45-10 p.m. at Brookline High Brookline Music School classes School; the semester fee is $40. Call 277-4593. The Brookline Music School is now accepting registrations for children and adults for the fall Auditions for Zamir Chorale semester. The school offers private and group The Zamir Chorale of Boston, focosing on Jewish lessons in many instruments and areas; call and Israeli choral music, will hold auditions 277-4593 for a brochure and registration info. throughout September for experienced singers of all ages. Those interested should attend an open rehear Visual Arts Samplers sal any Tuesday from Sept. 11·25 at 7:15 p.m. at Introductory classes at BBN'. 50 Sutherland Rd.. the Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St., Brook.line, include Learning to Take Good Pictures Newton Centre. Call 232-7583. (Sept. 5, S-9 p.m.) and Discovering the Arts for grades 1-3 and 3-6 (Sept. 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m.). Call 965-7410 x166. Paintings of flowers by Another Course to College Regan Melone at the The Another Course to Colleg&UMass Boston program. a college preparatory curriculum for 11th Pucker Safrai Gallery and 12th grade students who plan to continue their on Newbury Street, education after high school, will begin again in September. All students enrolled in Boston high Sept. 8 through Oct. 9. schools are eligible to apply. Call 742·5711 or Hours Monday to Sun 742-5712 for info. day 10 a.rn. to 5:30 p.m. IGENERALINTERESTI American metalworks on display Nuclear Freeze vigil The Boston University Program in Artisanry The weekly vigil to promote awareness of nuclear presents the metalworks of craftsman Fred W oell J . issues will be held by the Allston-Brighton Nuclear 'I Said That!' through September 18 at the Program in Artisanry Weapons Freeze Committee this Thursday, Sept. 6 Gallery, 775 Commonwealth Ave.Gallery hours are The Boston Youth Opera. in cooperation with the from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in Brighton Center at the cor· Mon.-Sat. 1·5 p.m.: a reception will be held New England Conservatory Community Services ner of Washington and Market streets. All are September 12 from 5:3(}.8 p.m. For more info, call Division. presents "I Said That!" on August 31 at welcome; for more information. call Robert O'Con· 353-2022. 7:30 p.m. at Boston English High School Call nell at 277-3898. 522-8582 or 720-6045 for information and Children's Theatre starts season reservations. Allston Brighton Parade and Ethnic Fest The Boston Children's Theatre"s 34th season of 'Guys and Dolls' performances, featuring "'Peter Pan," " Snow The first-ever Allston Brighton Parade steps off The ever-popular musical plays Wednesdays· White.. and "Alice in Wonderland, .. will begin soon from Packard Square, Allston on Sunday Saturdays at 8 p.m. through Sept 1 at The Publick at New England Life Hall. Subscription tickets and September 9th at 1 p.m. Grand Marshall Mary Tai· theatre. Christian Herter Park. 1175 Soldiers Field group rates are available; call 277-3277 for ty and .Mayor Ray Flynn will lead the parade down Rd., across from WBZ. Tickets are $7 and $5 for information. Brighton A venue to Union Square, down Cam children and senior!!. Call 720-1007. bridge Street to Brighton Center, then down Players', singers' auditions W asbington Street to Oak Square. Included will be Segal show at Grove Hall Miss Allston Brighton (Linda Salvucci) and her Auditions for the Longy Chamber Orchestra, court. Junior Grand Marshall Patrick Ellis; music, Cynthia Segal will exhibit her oils. watercolors Chamber Singers and Early Music ensembles will civic, cultural, veterans and scouts groups; Little 4~ and drawings through September 12 at the Grove be held Sept. from 6-9 p.m. at the Longy School Leaguers (who may call Jim Molloy, 782-7028 for of Music. 1 Follen St., Cambridge. There are open· Hall Savings Bank. 35 Washington St. in Brighton. .. infonnation on marching); and floats. Hours are Mon-Thurs 8-3, Friday S-6, and Saturday ings for strings. basoons, horns. darinet, all voices The second annual Ethnic Festival in Oak Square 9-12. and piano. Call 876-0956. will follow the parade from 3-5 p.m., featuring music, dancing, arts, crafts and food from around the world. Call 787-3874 for information. RE-OPENING Medaglia Chiropractic r ST. ANTHONY'S PARISH Surplus food distribution Health Center Distribution of free surplus food products to low is pleased to announce income households will take place Wednesday, Sept. BINGO 19from1·6 p.m. at the Jackson/Mann Community ALLSTON the relocation and School. 500 Cambridge St. in Union Square, Allston. Corner of Everett & Houlton Sts. opening of her Pre-registration is advised; call ABCD at 357-5447. THURSDAY NIGHT, SEPT. 6 Hazardous waste meeting new office Loe.al residents organized by MASSPIRG will • Doors Open 6 p.m., Upstairs meet with Representative William Galvin to discuss Auditorium KATH LEEN MEDAGLIA, 0.0. a plan to clean up hazardous waste on Thursday. 2 W.T.A. GAMES ... Geanne Ropate Building Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregation Kadimah WEEKLY CASH DRAWINGS. 209 Harvard Street Toras Moshe, 113 Washington St.. Brighton. Rep. Suite 500 Galvin will be asked to endorse MASSPIRG 's four SPECIAL MONTHLY CASH DRAWINGS Brookline, MA 02146 point hanardous waste platform. The meeting is Refreshments served - Ample Parlcing 617-232-1810 open to the public; call 922-9313 or 351-9016 for ALL WELCOME!! Come and bring a friend information. August 31, 1984 THE ITEM PAGE 21 St. E's construction meeting Hispanic Family Day Fiesta Community Center open house St. Elizabeth's Hospit.al will bold its next mon· The Boy Scouts of America invite all Hispanic The Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community thly • orth Complex constl'uction impact meeting families to a family day fiesta at Sayre Reservation Center, 50 Sutherland Rd. in Brookline, will open on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Pastoral in Milton on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m.- Public Television station WGBH continues its fine musical series " Evening at Pops" on Mondays at 8 p.m. this September when John Williams and the gang host some well-known favorites. The Canadian Brass (below) blow onto the screen Sept. 10 With some selections from Bach. Entertainer Gregory Hines (right) is just full of jazz, mostly the Eubie Blake kind, Sept. 17. And this Labor Day, Bernadette Peters (below right) will deliver a medley of hits from the film " Pennies from Heaven". Temple Bnai Moshe Sisterhood Northeastern program in Israel The Sisterhood of Temple Bnai Moshe of Temple Ohabei Shalom Brotherhood will sponsor Brighton will meet Tuesday, Sept. 11 at noon in the a breakfast lecture on Northeastern University's Rabbi Joseph S. Shubow Auditorium. A petite lun· Cooperative Program in 1srael on Sunday, Sept. 9 St. Gabriel's 50th Jubilee cheoo will be served and Lillian Beauvais will give at 9:30 a.m. at the temple, 1187 Beacon St., St. Gabriel's Church and School is looking for the a book review. The public is invited; donation is $3. Brookline. Speaker will be Professor Stephen Kane; names and addresses of alumni and parishioners for Any and all contributions to the temple's upcom S4 admission includes breakfast, lecture and enter· the upooming November 17th 50th Jubilee Aniiver ing flea market are welcome. with pickups available. tainment. Call 277-6610 for reservations. sary. Call 254-6582. Call 264-3620. Home-based businesswomen meet Whale watching with Greenpeace Special Needs Field Day Women Entrepreneurs Homebased Network. an The international environmental organiultion The fifth annual Thompson's Island Field Day for organization for women working out of their homes, GreellpeBiOO will continue to sponsor whale watching children and adults with special oeeda, their familie.s will hold their regular open monthly meeting cruises from Provincetown, Plymouth and and friends. will be held Sunday, Sept. 9. A ferry September 10 from 9 a.m..-noon. Guest speaker will Gloucester through the end of October. Cost is $20, will leave Howes Wharf in Boston at 11 a.m. and be Mickey Williamson, CEO of The Qwerty Group. $17 students and seniors, $14 children 6-12, f:ree for return at 6 p.m.; the day features games, entertain For more information call Louise Bonar (254-1729) children wider five.. Call 542-8143 or 542-7052 for ment, sports, swimming and more; bring food for or Sharon Jeffery (653-2368). a complete schedule. a picnic or cookout (cooking facilities are provided). Make reservations by September 4 at 329-6150. Margie's AnnuaJ Israeli folk dancing Back-to-&hool Sid& ~~There's No Place Like Home ... Fre Israeli folk dancing will be held Thursday, walk Sale, Saturday. rOMMEF ~ Per.wmalized Home 1 ealth Care · Sept. 8. 9:30 to 5:00. Sept. 6 from 8-9:30 p.m. at the Leventhal-Sidman EALTH forvou and vour familv New mattresses and ERSON El . ~ Jewish Community Center, 50 Sutherland Rd., r c::. rea.~oruible box springs, bric-a SERVICf J,I~~A') at a ·ost Brookline. Call 734-0800 for information. ng brac. housewares, and CDC board meets fall fashions at • Companions •Homemakers •Home Health Aides Morgie's Goodwill The Allston Brighton Community Development Stores, 95 Berkeley L.P.N.s & R. .s AVAILABLE Council board will meet Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 St. (South End) and Please Coll p.m. at the Jacksol>/Mann Community School in 605 Washington St. 731-5936 • a.m. Union Square. Allston. The public is welcome.. Call (Downtown), Boston. 742-6655 - p.m. 187-8874 for information. Indoors if it rains. ·; t.ATI ~MT PAGE22 THE ITEM August 31 , 1984 T'S GOING • Help a blind student The Massachusetts Association for the Blind is in urgent need of volunteers to read to a blind stu· dent in Brighton. Call Donna. 738-SHO, for more information. Calling all future Mary Lou's Tryouts for Brighton's new girls' gymnastics team will be held September 4·7 from 4·5 p.lD. at the YMCA, 470 Washington St. The team is open to girls ages six through 14. Call 782-3535 for infonnation. YMCA announces fall program Registration for the Allston/Brighton YMCA's fall program. featuring exercise, athletic, swimming and crafts classes for children and adults, will begin September 4 for classes starting the week of . :-:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·· -~ September 17. Rates are low and classes fill up ·.·.·.·.·.•.•...... ·.·.·.·.-.· .... quickly; call 782·3535 or stop by for information...... •.·.·.·.·.·.·.····· .. .:~ .·.•.·.·.·.·.•.·...... ··in...... ·.······· ~·· 1 ·.·.·.·.•.·..., .. .~::..mir·=·'% St. Elizabeth's offers CPR ·.· .:::1mmm=~. ~mtm~t!!... .. St. Elizabeth's Hospital Community Health Ser ~i.;::. .... U~Ml vices Department will offer a two-session CPR Basic Life Support course September 11 and 18 from 11 No Return'' and :;:~11Rmnw ::i-~::.~ 6:30-10:30 p.m. The course will be repeated October other Ja~e Smaldone ·:~!H 9/16 and November 13/20. Cost is $10; American Heart Association certification will be awarded works will be on ex- ·t.:n: upon successful completion. Call 782-7000 x2430. hibit at the Bromfield ·t Gallery on Newbury Hypnosis and weight loss Street Sept. 4 Beth Israel Hospital will sponsor a 10-aession through Sept. 22. hypnosis and weight loss group program beginning September 12. Call 735-4735 for details. :~ Opening reception is m~h~t 5 p.m. on Sept. 8. Community Boating continues ·····:::····•:::#.. Community Boating sponsors sailing mi the · ::::!:~~::: . Charles River through November 1. Sailing hours ::t:::~:::::! . ::::::!•• .-_... ::::.. are Monday-Friday, 1 p.m.-suneet. and Saturday ·····:·::.!'!:••• ••. ·::HWHHnw· and Sunday, 9 a.m.-sunset. Redw:ed rate member Children's Zoo extends hours Help needy elderly ·:::::::· ships include instruction and use of boats. Call The Franklin Park Children's Zoo, which opened Central Boston Elder Services is seeking 623-1038 for info. July 4 and boasts a full collection of animals, has volunteers to assist frail. homebound seniors with extended its h0\11'9 ditt! to popular demand. The wo companionship and advocacy. Hours are flexible. "~ .---- ·: will be open daily from 9 a.m.·5 p.m. Call 442-0991 Call 266-1672. ~ - 1"·· . ·- . .- for information. .. '""'-.~ Talk to your teen Arnold Arboretum wants you Openings are now available in groups for parents The Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain offers a who want to improve communication with their At the Senior Center wide variety of programs and facilities in addition adolescent children at the Judge Baker Guidance The Allston Brighton Senior Center, 20 Chestnut to being a shady and peaceful spot for an afternoon Center. Ask for "Parent Place" at 232·8390. Hill Av~. in Brighton, offers a wide variety of pro of summer or fall relaxation. Guided tours. grams for all interested residents. The fall program lecures/slide shows and horticultural information schedule will soon be published; to receive a copy are offered on a regular basis; call 524·1718 for Ar AFDC skills assessment by mail. call the center at 254-6100. boretum information. Action for Boston Community Development The center is once again mounting the tra'\teling (ABCD) sponsors a free skills assessment program extravaganza "Happiness on Wheels" to play at Anyone for 4-H? for 16- to 21 ·year-old AFDC recipients. Included in area nursing homes and convalescent centers; The folks at the Suffolk County Cooperative Ex· the program are individual coonseling and career ex singers, m11sicians, dancers and comedians are need tension Service are wondering whether any local ploration. Call 357-4471 for information. ed. Call the center, 254-6100, if you're interested. residents are interested in starting a 4-H club in Allston Brighton. The clubs include members bet Women and Vietnam vets Free blood pressure screening ween the ages of nine and 19; call Judith Baker. The Vietnam Era Veteran's Outreach Center of The Mayor's Commission on Affairs of the EJder. 227-8818, for information. Boston sponsors a women's support group for the )y will conduct a .free blood pressure screening &e9- family and friends of Vietnam vets. The group will sion for any Bost.on resident 60 years of age or older Gamblers Anonymous meets meet Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the UMass on Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 12:30-3 p.m. at the Jewish Gamblers Anonymous is a group that helps peo Downtown Campus, 100 Arlington St., rm. 419. For Community Cellter, 50 Sutherland Rd., Brighton. ple who have a gambling problem and want to quit. more info., call 451-0171. Call 722-4646 for more information. The group meets Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. at the Christian Community Church in Allston. Call Support for new moms Faneuil Senior Club 739-7322. COPE runs a new mother support group in The Faneuil Senior Club will hold their first biQgO Brighton. Call 357-5588 for more information. meeting of the coming year on Sept. 10, from 1-3 Planned Parenthood counselors Planned p.m. at the rear of 246 North Beacon St. New Parenthood is looking for men and women to Brighton High '29ers' reunion members are welcome. Call Mary Doucette between volunteer as counaelors in the health care field. The Brighton High School Classes of 1929 throQgh 1 and 3 p.m. at 782-4920 for information. Meetings next training session starts Sept. 25; call Nancy 1935 will reunite OD September 22 in Oak Square. 8J'e every Monday at the same time and place. Ryan. 492-0518, before Sept. 19 for information. Interested? Call Alice Ring Ahem. 653-9422, for info. Suburban Singers in concert Need a therapist? The Forever Young Group of Temple Obabei The National Ast xiation of &-.ial Workers pro Brighton High Class of '7 4 Shalom will present a vocal concert by The Subur vides free referrals of experienced. licensed September 29 is the date for the Brighton High ban S'mgers on Tlml'Sday, Sept. 13at1 p.m. at the therapists for personal or family counseling. Call School ClasJ of 1974 reunion. For information, call temple. 1187 Beacon St., Brookline. Admission is 720-2828. Kathy at 734-0012 (days) or 783-3738 (evenings). $3, $2 temple members. Call 277-6610. Job-finding for women Counseling center offers services Pennsylvania Dutch treat Women who live in Allston Brighton. are 36 and The Center for Counseling of Family Service J and .J Friendship Seniors is sponsoring a bus over and widowed. separated or divorced. are eligi Association, 34!h Beacon St., offers sliding fee treat\- ~ trip to the Pennsylvania Dutch Amish country, Oc ble for free career counseling and job-finding skills ment by licensed therapists for individuals, couples tober 2&31. Cost is $189 per pe:-son, double oc training through the " Fresh Start" program at the and groups ages 1840. Call 523-6400 for day or cupancy, including five meals. The group will also Boston YWCA Cass Branch. 140 BUil.KE, Mae Ro.e. of MU'lt>Oro. formerly of Brigh&aa. FREED, Albert H.., of Brighton. died August 27. He was MINTON, Bath S,tvia (Plyaa), of Bright.on, died August died August 23. She was the daught.er of the lat.e T. P,... the husband of Ro9e (Shapirol. father of Sheldon Fteed 22. She wu the wife oft.be late Cornelius F. Minton. cis and Mae T. (Gormleyf Burke. and sister of retired Med. of Sepulveda City, Cal. and Leonard Freed of Sharon. mot.ha- of Mrs. Barbara Sam.sen of West Roxbury. and way School Superintendant Francis J. Burlte of FtuJdin, grandfather of Victor, David and Michelle Freed. and un ia W80 survived by aeven gnmdchild.ren and four gTeat William A. Burke of F~ Flonmce M. McCann cle of Janice Friedland. Remembrances may be made to pudc:bildren. Remembrances may be made to the of RoslindaJe, Alice V. Burke of Marlboro and the late the Heart Fund. America Heart Asaociation. 33 .Cth Ave., Needham, Ma. Walter V. BUl'ke of Providenee, RI. 0219.t. GAFFNEY, ~ (McGowaa), of Brighton, died August 28. She wsa the wife of Cha:rtea W., mother of WALKER. 0eairw- W.., of Btigbtoa. died August 27. Re CARR. W. hviag, formerly of Allston. died suddenly in Charles W. Jr. ol Somerville and Mary K.. Gaffney of WU the huaband of Helen (Fleming), brother of Joseph Freedom. NH. He was the father of William of Chocorua. Tens, and sister of James and Margaret McGowan. both A. of Nova Scotia and is a.l9o survived by several nieces NH, Mn. Ann Duffy of Swanton. Vt.. and Mrs. Jeanne of Ireland. and nephe:-rs. Rucati of Clarion. Pa., brother of Fredeick Carr of Med ford. Harold Carr of Biddeford, Me. and Winnifred Field HAllRINGTON, Ruth. of Brighton, died Au.gust 23. She of Charlotte. Vt., and is also survived by 18 graodcbildren was the sister of Gerard Hanington of Sapulpa. Okla.. and two great-grandchildren. and the late Sr. Frances Harrington. RC, AKJleSS Ger· REASONS TO PRE-PLAN trude.. Paul, Margaret, Clement and John. She was a 1928 A FUNERAL DONEGAN, Jolm P .. formerly of Allston. died Augu5t graduate of Radcliffe College and the retired director of the Uninrsity of Minnessota Department of Nursing. 23. He ws the husband of the late Emmilene (VanGeldeQ 1 UGIITEN FAMILY STRESS, RELIEV brother of Christopher "Jim.'' Mrs. Marga!'et Hotz and ING THEM OF LATER PROBLEMS. Mrs. Rose Powers. He was a veteran of World War U . LAPPEN, Bertha. of Brighton, died August 23. She was the sister of Allee Davis., Rose Sherwood and Philip and PERSONAL CHOICE, GET TIIE Fted Lappen. FUNERAL OF YOUR CHOICE. FLASBTASE. Martha, of Brighton. died August 22. She LE\\'lS. Joel CBaddyt, of AJlstao. died August 21. He was PRE-PLANNING DETERMINES THE was the sister of the lat.e Mary E . Flashtase. the husband of Clarissa "'Candy" (James), father of PRICE INVOLVED FOR BURIAL, CRE Charles of Mattapan and james of Allston.. and is also sur MATION OR OTHER ARRANGEMENTS vived by four grandchildren and a host of relatives and OF YOUR CHOICE. friends. He was a vet.enm of World War II. Remembrances Concerned a.bout safety? Then lock may be made to the Church Building Fund, Community PRE-PLANNING DOES NOT REQUIRE your doors a.nd Windows. look both Unit.eel Methodist Church, 519 Washington St.., Brighton. PRE-PAYMENT. HOWEVER ONCE wa.ys before crossing the street, be YOU HAVE DECIDED WHAT YOU ary of strangers a.t night, a.nd read LIPSON, Stella {Goldmlith). of Bright.on. died August 26. WANT, YOU MAY WISH TO TAKE She was the wife of the late Robert C. Lipson . mother of Wilbur R. Lipson of Natick, Robert C. Lipson of ADVANTAGE OF THE BENEFITS OF Marblehead and the late Dorothy Cohen Roberts. grand PAYING TODAY. mother of eight and greavgnmdmother of six. Remem brances may be made to the charity of one's choice. SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME Police. Beat 35 HE.NSHAW smEET. BRIGHTON, MA 02135 MA'ITHEWS , Nattie L.. of Brighton, died August 26. She Every week in the ITEM was the mothe- of Frank Matthews, sist.er of mary, Aline. 782-2100 Curtis. Arch. John. Able. Frank and Willie, and is also J . Warren SuJllvan Richard B. Su1livan survived by many other relatives. Apartments Business For Rent A DO IT YOURSELF CLASSIFIED! Opportunities YOUR AD WILL APPEAR IN THREE PAPERS: A GOLDEN OPPORTUN1- TY: Join friendly Home Par· BRocmno: BROOKUNE CITIZEN-PUBLISHED THURSDAY EOUAL OPPORTUNITY f CtTrzEN! ties, a company with 29 HOUSING II n:\11 THE ITE.M-POBUSHED FRIDA y years experience. We fea All real estate adYertised In ture the largest and best this~ is 5'bJect to - THE BOSTON LEDGER-PUBLISHED MONDAY selection of gifts, toys and the Federal Fair Housing home decor in Party Plan. The cost is just $9.00 for the first ten words plus 25• for 9Ch additional woro each week. Please AC1 of 1968. wtltctl mUes II We have openi ngs for print one letter in each space. ~ave ~ ~tween words. illegal to advertise any Managers and Dealers. perlerenoe, limitatioo, °' Just write your ad here-Send check or money order to High earnings plus you can discrimination based on OT1ZEN GROUP PUBLICATIONS • 481 HARVARD STREET • BROOKUNE HASSAOfUSElTS • G'll46 win cash • free trips. No race, colOf, religion. sex or defwering Of coUecting. No natlonal Origin, or an inten cash investment. Call toll tion to make any such tree l.S00-227-1510. perterenoe. limitation. or discrlm·lnation. This OWN A BEAUTIFUL Chi& newspape< wiU not know . dren's Shop. Offering the ingly accept any advec1ising latest in fashions. •Health tor real estate which is in Tex 0 lz0d 0 levi ·Lee vio4ation of the law. Our • Jordache •Chic •Buster readers a.re hereby Inform Brown and many more. ed that an dwellings adver· Furniture and accessories tised in the newspaper are Please run this ad Name______by Gert>er and Nod-A-Way. &Vilitable on an equal op $14,900.00 includes begin portunity basi$. Any home for_,.-s Address Telepbooe ___ _ _ ning inventory-training seel ROACHES-ANTS FAST. EFACIENT Aftera GENTlE MOVERS: Li· tJOns on women and chiJ.. SANTO cenced and Insured. ECONO-CLEAN EJc. RODENTS drens clothes. Always perlenced, Honest and Rugs Shampooed deo BUTERA EXTERMINATED niC81y done. We pick up Reliable, From S18 p.h., dorized frae Kitchen Ooofg Graduate Mass. PAINTING and delivef. References NO EXTRA Gas or Mileage Free Est\mates stripped, washed and wax· Agricultural College Interior & Exterior available Call277-6348 or ed. aau1rooms windowS charges. 262-2526. Licensed 4'5-6018 Established 192A Free Estimates • and OYens IOO. Complete HARMONY LIGHT MOV 782-1565 home. commeraaJ aean Landscaping ING SERVICES - $25 per CAU HAV\HG A PARTY? Have a ing ca1 General Contractor from ~ Allstoo-Srigflton Ext. Co hour. Call 267-3145 piano, Hire me to play c1as. 437-0857 fi:lundat1on Pfatong and • p.m. 734-7690 SleaJ. jazz. show tunes oc ANYTIME Sodding Pets o ginal music for you and t.nm ConsWtlL"lt LARKIN MOVERS your gvests at yc>ur next l.awT1 Malntanance CATS: Free to a gooo Home-Office...Commraal party! Call David at 266- CALL SUNSHINE FormaJ and tnforrr1al Pninirig home. Healthy artd vacci STORAGE PAINTING 3430 or teave message at CLEANERS FOR Drainage na1ed. Call Brooklme 4~9790 . .. Add the special YOUR HOUSE- Peal. WootJ alips °' en I Local Moring SpeciaBsts After five years of serving clients Mark's Moving Service has its throughout Mas19achusetts, Mark own warehouse facility for Silverman, owner and operator of customers wishing to store their Mark's Moving Service. was recent furniture. Mark also offers special ly appointed an agent for National fine china packing. and will sell sup- Van Lines of Broadview, Illinois. plies and offer advice to people wan His moving company provides ting to do their own packing. nationwide service. Silverman majored in a business Marl 's Moving Service special prognun at. Northeastern Univer izes in overnight service to New sity. When .b.e saw the need for a York and all t.he New England smaller. more personalized moving states. company, be started his own firm Silverman offers his customers in 1979. f.ree in-home estimates and the Mark's Moving Service began lowest rates in the area due to a with one small van and now em lower overhead. ploys some 20 people operating 6 van.s. They also offer crane hoisting. Silverman invites comparison of Mark Silverman and his moving his special low rates for moving. service are fully licen.sed, fully in~ For a service that is on-call 24 sured and are members of the Mas hours a day, 6 days a week, dial sachuset.ts Movers Association. 566-6054 . .-\ppliances Kepaired .\larms Carpentry Catering Cleaning APPLIANCES D. L. CO•ftllu~o• CPorn>•rl1 Co11ecsa1e0&rpenU74' KENNEY REPAIRED ~J Herron-Mc Neill l Commonwealth Speci&.11ztng in ' ~ CLEANING 1 Basement Renovauons Catering Company Appliance Co 2 Kllehen &nd 'b&lhronm Caroets~ .remodeUng UNIQU'E, SE(S()N71.C s aper~ • Refrigerators .....,., 2 iooms 3 Porcll and decll. !'&~ ~o MENU • Stoves replaoement T.it! llOOtS SU'J)ICI & •K.Ued Cle~ • Dishwashers 4 _ All tmer1or a::td ex'81"10r .CUNCH'EONS Hart:WOOO 'iOOrS & La~ndry paln.t.tng wa•eo • l.NFOnfl{C 'DINN'E:RS 01tice Su IOitlg ftores ''5yAn upute!IM'' Professional COCJ(JJ;UC 'PltKJ/'ES Cc.rtdom1rvums Service, DulJaJ JlurpJly, x .,.. Aestaunlrl\$ · Molel~ Comp.ete J an~ Service Call An y11me Carpenter P&lnter Ymz Cleaning Electrical fashion Floor Sandinl-! No Time BRUCE vELECTRICAL \) To Clean? . SERVlCE ~lsl!!J- \Jll .. ruliclli'• !Mdillg 783-1530 --dunine __., Alarm~ F.A.SHJO, ~~":'- Smoke & Fire COOllDINA'.J'Oll Tr**1 ·for All Your FntE:sliNlll Electrical Needs' "I'll analyze your Bonded a lnec1r9d FOR 24 HOUR W41'drobe , sbop for 783-5151 EMERGENCY SERVICE: you, and show you ('80$tollllklgt.ton) Call 327-3962 hew Jo aueJJonu ' 58 Lincoln St L · ~ No 0 ngNOI' 021 35 A6659 Wtlh j/llir. " me~ ~ l\ e ",'M' se->lffl tr'f' Ular:XY: IVJW~rJlu. ':0-111.lfK'.. u# ll' mai s,,JIC. ,. •P,d 'O' rf>e laSl '!'J ~ ' Td . (61il l4i'.OU1 torn1' Furniture Home Care Home Care Home Care Honn• Rl'pairs BUDGET RENTS & Clt·aning Clt•aning Cleaning 58.LS FUANJTURE ._.OM<• ..... Ourq RENT OR BUY DORON BEAUTIFUL FUANTUAE A. T BAY STATE CONSTRUCTION BUDGET PRICES • R.w ~ ...,.. or • llOuselul, SERVICES, INC. & PAINT lateSI styles lW>d colors- "'SaMce with a~ T01JC1t" ~ · • lmmeclia• dahoery • Painting • Siding • IOO'lit pWChMe oPllOR. · ~Ing • Mondi la_._. • Cooking • ~ t'Oftl 8oMol> ID • eomp.nionship )agar -, • Roofing • Gutters Hanoi* • Clem1ing • i.-pr-.:. on,_ - Carper Cleaning • Stucco • Ceilings - luraian. • Checlr in·. lor eldelty 75• ~Hamel and ?-& Hor¥cwd Rva. Office CINninge Hardwood Floor - AUST OH ~.Condos. s- ·-- RON FOSTER ~- Re-Finishing 783-1020 Oeiy • ....,, 889-2086 DONNA l'(X ,,...... _• ....2.0ll e.1500 i--... ,,.,- 698-2316 ·-- .__,,..,,.._ ...... Home Repairs Loc1'.~miths \lo\ ing :\lo\ ing Painting I I ~ t?lve. WHEH IT'S YOUR I MOVING? I Ml! I Wl'A ~ TH£ I RELY ONUS.· · I @ YANKEE .eoch eo. I PAJNTING CO. CRAFTSMAN ~ t'tBest~ I COMPLETE LOCKSMITH I I Specialmng In: \\ftrn -... r HO "il n...J• SERVICE LET US KNOW! I ~Best value ~"' , . . Exterior Pai!!!!_ng r r-~u truss nw ..a.-wc • Personal and professional service BROOKLINE BRIGHTON-ALLSTON 58 Years rience New listings. The Atrium Libby & Co., Realtors 5 condominiums never occupied. 2 tJed. serving the Brookline and Newton Areas rooms, 2 baths, laundry in units, luxury 31 8 Harvard St. building, pool. Deeded garage parking, 384 Washington St., Brighton Center 24 hour security. $160,0C>0-$275,000. Suite 31 , Brookline 782-7040 Palmer Russell Sales • Rentals 482-7515 232-7278 AppmJsals • Property Management 566-6460 • Condominums A LUXURY RENT AL COMMUNITY . JAMAJCA PLAIN ~ IT'S Quality custom built brick cck>nial with fireplace Irv ing room. 1st ftoor den, large formal dining room w/ Italianate cornices, c.ozy kitchen w/ " nook" and °" "" _ _. butlers pantry. office, lst floor bedroom & three large OllOCt bedrooms upstairs, 21/2 baths, 1 off tht?master AND --""'°"•1019 c...... THE LAW ff•hll ,_ walk up finished. attic ANO finished bsmt. w/ bar, denied =i,,.,,. 11 T You cannot be massive playroom (inlaw poten.) This home has 5 <;at 'Sun IH houS1ng because of race, zone baseboard heat, updated elec., dble decks, lge c olor. c reed. sex. nationatlty. age or marital status. yard, 1 e Greater Boston Real Estate Board 24 School Street los:lon. Mau. 02108 (617) 52;}-2910 V ENTURE REALTY CO. CONTACT US FOR INFORMATIOH 566-1103 24 hrs_ REAL ESTATE MARKETrNG & CONSULTATION 782-1 / •"JI . .-:-. • Apartment & House Rentals omilt~~· re-olty co. ··.' -_ • IOCO!ll$ Propeny Sales I. • Commercial & Office Leasing • Usti.!!9:!..\! ek:.omed 21 21 _ 21 251 HARVARD ST •• SUITE 15. BROOKLINE, MA02146 Property Evaluation 21 ______- CERTIFICATE •tile be.mu of home owning. . • • 21 G) EOUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY • tritllollt tlM budea of coado prices • =Are you tired of paying rent. refuse to pay I Apartment and • condo prices but would like to own? Then • House Rental • our co-op could be for you. Located one • block from Symphony Hall. our 47 unit. Condominium Sale =buildirig consists of 1 BR lofts, ·t & 2 BR • 1396A BEACON ST., BROOKLINE, PHONE: 2n-8450 and Rental Apartments ... We are self-governing and • Property Management • are maintained by one of the city's fore- .• If for some reason you do nof wish a property evalUatlOn at tNs time, retain this valuable •most management companies. 21 certificate wrth you household doeuments. 369 Harvard Street •. cooperative o~aer•hip - •a I ff)OU:~~~~~~~~~:!!!.!°-~~~~!n!?~~ ~ Brookline, Mass. • affordable altuaatlve • 02146 olfer\19 cl alt* ~ W. .,. MPl>Y 10 "#Olli wl2tl e-lnCI ~ IUff, 21 • If intere•ted pl-..e caU • 734-9220 734-7828 21 21 21 CB • 267-6379 • ~E"28" -·-·· ··-· ~- • -·-······ August 31,• 1984 ' . . - . ·--....,·.t.. ·~ - i~ ...... -_ ~: .:..~--"'-- ··+--~~~~- ·--- •. ~---~:-•:,.:-- " .: • ..~ . ... _..... ~- ·"~- ~ -· ··~:-~:-~~.. ~ - ·:-=-·· .-_. ~-~-;":~.~ IF YOU WANT VARIETY. . . RESTAURANT We are looking for full time clerical support to OPENINGS WANTED! work in our small pleasant company. Our office is P .C. automated and duties will inctude ofC\er processing , general correspondence and Here's an excellent way to supplement • Citizen Group Publications is telephone. Typing experience required. No your family income or earn those elusive presently looking for a paste public transportation available Excellent pay Christmas dollars. . up artist. For an immediat.e and benefits. Call Nancy. Positions available include: opening in our art department. 484-8212 •WaHers/Waitresses •Fountain Clerks • You must be able to do fast, eGrill Workers clean mechanicals, paste-up, •Utility Workers Executive Secretary Flexible hours and days including and light design work. Mothers hours are available. Please call Exciting position for rrght person. Executive Manager for an interview appointment. • If you feel you are the creative Secretary to Director of soda I service agency in Brighton. Work independently and closely with 924-3068 person we are looking for call director. Excellent organizational skills. Good 'FrienJfy 'Family_ 1?Lstauran1s Sherry True at 232-7000 or cyping and word processing. Good benefits; 560 Arsenal St. mid-te~ns. send resume to 481 Harvard salary - Call Executive Director. (at lhe Watertown Mall} 75 Ml Aubum Street St., Brookline, MA 02146 ~ CRITTENTON HASTINGS HOUSE Watertown, MA E.E.O WF 924-4503 782-7600 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Market Research EMPLOYER HV AC Mechanic I• Assistants Q..nui..- experienoe repairing and main ~~ coooitiooing, refrigerating and Energetic people needed part-c1me flexible ventilation systems and equipment daytime hours. Pleasant low-key environ OFFICE ASS~STANT Maintenance Mechanic ment, downtown Boston. Excellent verbal Knowledge d pipe systems and steam Part T ime specialties phunbing required. communication skills, previous telephone Busy book.keeping office needs dependable, Sr. Electronic Technidan experience. Knowledge of high tech helpful but w ill crain. Call Chris organized·person to assist with accounts Knowl~ d wiring systems a must receivable and general office work. Must (oon-lioemed positioo ). like working with figures and t.ype-40 wpm. Please send ~ to Sheila 720-2018 Will also be required to do relie f Whitehead, Human Resources. or stop by the Human Resources Department switchboard. (Mooday-Friday, 9-4).to sul:mit an Hours9a.m. to2:30p.m.Monday -Friday. applicatim. No }ilooe calls please. Ideal for mother with children in school. Pleasant working conditions. Conve~nt location in Brookline, on MBTA -~~~ An.Eqal~~· Line. For Brookline financial institu Call Lillian tion. Experience preferred, hut we 232-7000 ~s~ will train. Take#~ 731-3910 PHOTOGRAPHERS .stocJ.l~~ Full or Part Time EMT·A's Experience necessary. inAmerica. Cambridge -Boston Area Must have own darkroom Now accepting oppi;cations for ful and pan tine employment. Compensation based on expen facilities. ence. Some rescue shtfts open. Contact Terry Holliday-Sum Send Resume to the DIETARY at attention of the Pub Usher. GROUNDSKEEPER ASSISTANTS 547-4900 Reliable indMdual wilh some Now Hiring For Fall e11pen ence to perform groundstleeping and retated Positions duties at a large nuising Our kitchen is open trom home Must be able IO supp 6:$)/1.M-7-DO PM. Come fl ly 2 references. Tius • a full ond discus$ y~ needs for TOWN OF BROOKLINE. lime, temporary posrtioo. ~and pc.t tine posOOr\S. Call Mr. Sulllvan, 787-3390 We need dependable PERSONNEL CLERK aftel 10:30 a.m. people to assist In fCX>d preporatiol\ meal service. Salary S 13,837. Person tlttlded with good t)•pmg sk.i11s topin CGP and sorvtotion. Excellent rht Pel'SOl:Uld Office si.aff. Duties include provadine information salary and benefit pack· · r~employeu an the public. prq>anng and!« typing nansti~ age. Aeose con10C1 Mrs. md sutiscical reporu, enrolling~ m bcne6t programs. Weltz.. rnonnoring brncfu usage, assistil1& cxha office penoond. md Citizen Group Publications 2"-540 7 genaal office dunes such as 611ng, duplicanng, u c. ... Smd ap 99-111 Clles1nut Hi1 Ave. plicstions to ~ J. Hayu, PerJOnnel Dinctor, Town Hall, 481 Harvard Street Brighton. MA 02135 Cf\etwync» Nunlng Hom. Brook.lir1t., Mass 02146 no lam than Sqxemi>H 7, 1984 . .All EtlcJtll ~ E""'*'> TAXI DRIVERS RN's and LPN's FULL AND PART TIME Full or Part Time *COME TO JOIN OUR EXPANSION* Days, nights, weekends Flexible hours 3 • 11 Shift DUE TO FAST GROWTH, OUR COMPANY JS Special 12 hour weekend shift (Make your own schedule} HIRING A LARGE NUMBER OF ASSEMBLERS. MECHANICS Nursing GOOD EYESIGHT & GOOD DEXTERITY A MUST FULL ANO PART TIME DAys, night, weekends Assistants NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. GOOD BENEFITS. Aexjble hours AUTO INSERTION SUPERVISOR (Make your owe schedule) All Shifts Two plus yrs. exper_ with auto insertion machine. Various Fringe Benefits l ALL-BRITE SOFTBALL Model, Lincoln St. Grill advance to semis• By Mike Hanlon The Model Cafe and the Lincoln St. Grill won their first two gaipes of the playoffs, and seemed to have things their own way, until the Co:rrih Pub ancf Allston A's made a fight of it. With Corne Pub down two games to Model Cafe, the Rib came out in game three and four with a strong defense and slugging offense, and tied the series by knocking off the Union Square club by scores of seven to five and 14 to two. Picking up the wins for the Corrib was Lammy Welch, who was supported by solid defenseive play s by first baseman Tom Byrne, short.stop Jack Garrabedian. third baseman Richie Mac Donald and left fielder Mike Cashman. Leading the way for the Rib in hit· ting were Duke Driscoll who had four hits, Kevin Franks who had five hits and four rbi's Jim Buckley who had a three-run homer and Mike Cashman who had five hits and four rbi's. In the finaJ game of the playoffs between the Model and Corrib Pub one could feel the tension at Rogers Park as both ~s took the field. The Rib scored in the first inning as Mike Cashman knock· ed in Tommy Carrol with a single to center. The Model Cafe came back to tie the game in the bot· tom of the first. as George Anthony scored on Duff D 'Angelo"s single to left field. In the second inning. the Model took a one run lead as Bones D'Angelo knocked Mark Smallor with a single. But in the ---- third inning the Union Square broke the game open ! ·.,,-. when they scored three runs, to take the lead five to two. In the fifth inning, the Model Cafe took charge of the game as they bat ted around and scored 12 runs to capture the quarter finals three games to two and advanc.e to the semi finals against the Busy Bee. continued inside on page 15 Punching it through at the playoffs. 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