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R EETMI CAUGHT Cameras corner crooks
By Meghann Ackerman an accomplice allegedly held up STAFF WRITER the Market Street Gulf station, hanks to video surveil 195 North Beacon St., at knife lance and cooperating wit point and fled with about $100. Tnesses, police have arrest Working with a witness, police ed three suspects in three said they were able to identify different crimes committed Coleman as a suspect. around Allston and Brighton. Using video surveillance tape A warrant for the arrest of from Brooks Pharmacy, 181 Robert P. Coleman, 27, of 84A Brighton Ave., police were able Dunstable St., Charlestown, was to recover an image of an armed sought for his alleged involve robber who took two shopping ment in a robbery on Feb. 16. Ac bags of money and, according to STAFF PHOTO 8Y DAVID GORDON cording to police, Coleman and CAMERA, 4 Colleen DeRosa, 6, front, In green, a~d hoards of other children from the Our Lady of the Presentatlo School, release balloons during page their vlg11 on Friday. It was the one-year annlvers ry of the kids belni;; locked out of the school by the rchdlocese. The Presentation School Foundation has been trying t, buy the cloMKI bulldlng from ie archdiocese, but has encount red repeated roadblocks. Presentation ralli Fake cop school d ~al near guzzles vodka
By Meghann Ackerman datJ n held three day told !he .crowd, gathered under a STAFF WRITER om· year anni\ ersaf) of students being tent to ape the impending ram, that they Drives-through Allston in MBTA cruiser Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom loded out of OLP and to Jebrate 1t:> unity. Y..ill sue ~d in buying the building. ¥. icking off the \\ ~kend was a rally on "May next year we'll have a celebra By Meghann Ackerman The cruiser had been at Cabot of night stops the Presentation School STAFF WRITER Foundation from holding a rally in support Fnda), Jlllle 9, on Oal. Square, aero from tJon insi the building we own," said state Gat age for maintenance and was of its proposal to buy the former Our Lady the vacant OLP building. mid shouts of Sen. Ste n Tolman, D-Boston. Concerned citizens thought scheduled to be picked up by an of the Presentation School from the Arch ''Power to the people,' loci! politicians and Despi rain on both Friday and Saturday, there was something fishy going MBTA officer. diocese of Boston. Last weekend, the foun- Pre..-entation School Foundation board OLP, page 6 on when they saw an MBTA 'The car was in for mainte cruiser driving through South nance, and the keys were left Boston and Allston. The bottle under the visor so someone of vodka the driver was report could pick up after hours," said edly sipping may have tipped Sgt. Paul Carroll, an officer with ,....,. them off. the MBTA Transit Police. "He .• . 'Super Dad' never s Jeffrey P. Jarosz, 51, was ar seemed to get to the car before • .. . By Meghann Ackerman Most nights, Ramon has rested on June 13 and charged we did." Carroll added that. poli STAFF WRITER Torres honfJred by the to be at Franco's Pizzeria with receiving stolen property, cies for picking up cars will be ~ow that the weather's getting nice, and Pub in Waltham, where impersonating a police officer chnnged as a result of Tuesdayts· Ramon Torres will be at the park most Tues Medical Foundation he works as a cook and and operating under the influ incident. day afternoons. He might be pitching soft bouncer, by 4 p.m. (see ence (second offense) after po Although at least an hour balls to his 11-year-old daughter, Kristian.a, Rarnc)n, 32, is being honored this Sunday, Fa sidebar with Ramon's hec lice said he took an MBTA cruis passed between the cruiser going or running after Antonio, his fearless 3-year ther's Day, as a Super I >ad by the For Father tic schedule). The earliest er from Cabot Garage in South missing and Jarosz's arrest at 5 old son. Even on his usual four hours of ing Project of the Medical Foundation. Nor he gets out of work is 10 Boston and went on a ride that p.m., no damage was reported. · sleep, Ramon doesn't snap at Kristiana or mally. children write in to nominate their dads p.m. on Mondays, although ended at the intersection of "No damage was done to any _ Antonio when they yell, "Papi, Papi," to call for the honor, but Ramon was nominated by 's often closer to midnight. When he Franklin and Bradbury streets in property," said Carroll. "I think him over to play with them. Elayne Baskin, who i::oordinates the play e, Ramon takes a few hours to un Allston. According to police, he just blew out a tire in the For his .tireless dedication to his family, group he takes his son to every week. DAD, page 7 Jarosz is homeless. cruiser."
RSARV C LEBRATION Sing-·song, they'n Golf gurus honor community By Kristin Erekson of outreach to revitalizing and CORRESPONDENT beautifying businesses in the area. In celebration of their dual an To help them celebrate, the niversaries this year, Allston and TAB is featuring both organiza Brighton organizations are team tions in this week's issue. Both ing together on green turf to tee stories appear on page 3. Begin ENTERTAINMENT off their years of success within ning during the wee hours at 8:30 the neighborhood. a.m., groggy golfers - who pay Local artist's photos Allston's Jackson Mann Com $ 100 to play - were slated to be munity Center and Brighton woken up with a shotgun start are bigger than you Main Streets are hosting the An kicking off the beginning of the ~SEE PAGE 15 niversary Golf Classic at the tournament. Newton Commonwealth Coun "Since we are always on the try Club today, working together prowl for fund raising, the full swing to bring in some funds JMCC thought it would be great with a little fun. to come together with Brighton 10 The JMCC is honoring 30 Main Streets," said Barbara 8 years of offering quality pro Pecci, JMCC's administrative grams, such as adult education coordinator. "We really do quite Crime 4 Allston resident Allan Sloan sln 1 ~ his heart out during Brighton and recreational curriculums, to a bit of work together, so we Forum on Tu sday afternoon, June 13. See story, page 9. families with low and moderate thought why not celebrate our Destinations 20 income in the city. Brighton Main anniversary together, too! It Streets is also marking its 10 years should be fun." Library Notes 24 Obttuartes 22 MAEf, AlJTOHOBILE Call For a Free People 25 CHIR( )PR.\( :ru: Mortgage Loan HOME Market Analysis! Polltlcal Notebook 26 COIOIERC.IAL Local knowledge. 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All types of equipment for any site ~w didn't speak • Land Clearing ~" job, demolition, houses taken down, complete · English at all, and removal for all of Massachusetts. Fully Insured, • All Phases Landscaping lt was so difficult in Bonded. • Engineers On Site • "" the beginning." 2 852 ... Eric Rosales, Jackson 1.ir.:; - 781-373-5227 Mann English instructor ...... &e bounced through a slew of low;:wage jobs, working as a cleaner and cook for McDonald's, Eric Rosales teaches ESL le"°"5 at the Jackson Mann Community Center. He BEDWETTING HELP changed his life. not believing he could achieve the FUN APPROACH TO HELP YOUR CHILD STOP American Dream. But Rosales' The center, which is celebrating of educati< 1nal classei. and recre how to speak English flu BEDWETTING pessimism quickly faded once he its 30th anniversary today, n:.aches abonal programs for small fees. ently re. He now returns to the Participate in a NIH funded research study on the found out about the Jackson Mann out to families of low and IT1 xier 1be cenler turned Rosales' life JMCC four days a week as an effectiveness of a web based behavioral change program to Community Center in Allston. ate income by offering up an ..uray around 15 years ago, when he ACKSON MANN, page 12 support parents, and children 6-11 who wet the bed. I, You may increase the number of your child's dry nights using a positive and fun approach usiness group makes lBrighto bustle I. Learn more about bedwetting I, Earn up to $150. Main Streets celebrates 10th anniversary VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION http://www.inflexxion.info/ By Kristin Erekson Streets Program aims to hal' the city need anctiors," said Rosie Brigh~ Main Streets' long-term OR CONTACT US AT CORRESPONDENT age-old problem of the deter ora Hanlon, tlw executive director of goal is boost the economic sta ~ As commerce throughout tion of downtown busines:-. di - Brighton t.lam Streets. "We don't bility i the city. Hanlon said that 617-332-6028 ext 275 lsoston comes and goes, Brighton tricts. To freshen up the <:1ty's want Brighton to be a sprawl of when s e took on the position as or email: [email protected] :business owners said their secret fa\:ade, the private nonprofit chain store•; since we are a small the o anization's director in ~~ bustling - and beautiful - strives to limit the amount of space. Bui I cwn not anti-fran 2000, percent of the store ~is their Main Streets Pro- chain stores, while workinp to chi .e. Bala 1ce is very, very im front.s i the district were vacant. ward revitalizing the "mom and portant." After uring grant money to (:!elebrabng its 10th anruver pop" shops in the area. lncorpcm ted into the Boston help I businesses repair light- ~ today, the Brighton Main "I believe that businesses 1 1 the Main Streets Program in 1997, ing and ignage, only 1 percent of store ts in Brighton are now empty. "Bus esses are staying and it's ng," Hanlon said. "We what we wanted the look like and now we Joyce, who has served ton Main Streets' board n. for four years, said AIN STREETS, page 13 For groups call Authentic 617 -943-3999 Whisks, Aromatic Oils & 20 Linden Street Special Teas! ,.fit, Palace Spa at 419 Washington St. has been one of Brighton M f+ ! I IT'S ABOUT DAD ~estacra.oOt IT'S ABOUT TIME ?~ 4, z:>~ 2006 ,4~Spui4t TAG Heuer Grilled Jumbo Cajun Shrimp (4) Owr mixed urens with chipolu "'! dippint tauu $8.00 &~ Irish Curry Chicken Satay Fmh chicltm ttndm marinattd in a crtamy Irish curry sauce charbroikd (Strvtd on a sltewn-} $7. 00 1 lb. Broiled Angus Burger Topped with C11rmeliud onions, kttuct and tomato served on a hefty bun with spicy potata wtdt"· $8.95 Lobster Ravioli Topped in a portabtlla muchsrooms, onion, crabmeat crtam sauce. $13.95 Hot Roasted Turkey Dinner Just like Thanltst)vint - butternut squash, mashed potato If cmnbm-y sauct, topped with homemade gravy. $9.95 Receive a signed co py of Michael Schlow 's Prime Rib Au ]w cookbook, It's About Time, when you 10 oz. $13.95 12 OZ. $14.95 purchase a TAG H euer watch at any 16 oz. $19.95 Long's between now and June 18th. Strvtd with vegetabk and potato au gratin. Roasted Rack ofPork Strvtd with mashed potata, sautied NCarok & cinnamon appk rinu. $13.95 Baked Stuffed Sole 1. Topped with lobster crtllm sauu, strotd with net and L'flttab"1. ~ $14.95 , ,.~. B os 1os . B liRll:- Harvard Stadium will be , receive a $ 100 9i t card to Smith&Wollensky. getting a new synthetic turf .. field and lights for next sea- , son. Because the changes are • considered internal reno'(.~t Now through Fathers pay. tions, the university only hrict to have them approved by the Landmarks Commission 'The lights will not be vis-. ible from outside," Kevin McCluskey, director of com munity relations for Har vard, assured neighbors. "We don't anticipate aey night games." REAL ESTATE FACTS LEARNING AND EARNING! Are you the parent of a student preparing. for or already in college? Then you 'Ve probably encountered the high cost· Df. student housing. Even on-cam_.l)us donnitoties can be expensive, but mosi' students don't stay in the donns for their entire college career. At some point, tb,ey_ move out into an apartment, a condominium, or a house that they shll\e with other students. None of these options, even when splitting the rent, are cheap. The National Association of REALTORS• discovered an interesting trend from 2004 stutistics: nearly 200,000 properties that sold were purchased for post-secondary student living quarters. This means more parents are beginning to eye the investment potential of properties in their students' school towns. Kate Brasco ~ ~21. Shawmut Properties 134 Trimont Strett *With purchase of $1000 or more. Gift certificate will emailed to recipient Not to be combined with any other offer or discount. Brighton, MA Offer valid through June 18, 2006. See store for de~il Think about it: you build equity, save on housing costs, and receive income during school (if there are roommates) and after your son or daughter graduates. You should also be able to deduct the mortgage interest and property truces. Your biggest concern would be maintenance, and you'd probably want to hire someone to keep the property in good shape (but it's a student rental, not n model home)! Ask a local real estate agent to put you in touch with an agent in your student's new tAl ALP~ A city, because they'll have the greatest 1 knowledge to help you select the ideal property for your student's housing needs. AMERICA S W ATC D SPECIALISTS It's an educated solution! Want more information? Understanding real estate is my business BURLINGTON MALL • N ATICK MALL • -P UDENTIAL CENT R • HARVARD SQUARE • 6 17.864.1227 and I'll happily share my knowledge with you. Contact me directly at 617-746-5222 or 617-787-2121, or at www.katebrasco.com www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, June 16, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 5 .. ,, COMMUNITY Licensing violation A license premise violation 1 was issued for Beckett's Bar, 1098 Commonwealth Ave., on May 31. According to police, Ryan Wesley officers noticed the bar was McMillian, 26, of 72 clo!;ed at 11 :40 p.m., which is St., Apt 2, Brighton, was e&-}ler than allowed. arre$ed and charged with assault :1'' ' u BRAZILIAN. attery on a police officer on Q Multiple license 9. At 3:45 a.m. police nded to a complaint of loud 100% OFF. premise violations at 72 Brooks St. According Tue ~aradise Lounge, 967 neighbor, McMillian had cc 2 Commonwealth Ave., was y been asked to tum down iS~ed a license premise viola usic, but he allegedly turned aons on June 4 for disorderly louder and began banging on patrans outside of the premises; eighbor's door. Police said maaequate staff at the front door; · ·an was immediately ver liie'·manag~r of record not being abusive and eventually at the premise; and improper an officer trying to restrain manageme;nt. Police said they After his arrest, McMillian noticed a noisy crowd of about y continued to harass offi 50 people on the sidewalk around d refused to be booked. 12:45 a.m. There was one door man posted at the front door checking identification and a ult and battery, steady stream of patrons were ical attention cQQ.ring and going from the club, same vehicle parked in front of 15 Pratt St. and reported seeing uired ~ce said. After speaking to the tifAAllger, police said that they open alcohol containers in the Two victims, a 21-year Want a silky· smooth bikini area? Shave no more! th,t;>l)ght he lacked experience car. Officers asked the operator, old man and a 21-year A Brazilian Bikini waxing gives you the freedom Villalta, for his license and he oman, were attacked on June to wear the latest in high and low cut swimwear ~aging a club. allegedly said that he did not und 3 a.m. right after being and lingerie.You can leave a little, or take rt all off. 'f • • have one. After police verified off by a taxi. Police - Elizabeth Grady estheticians are the acknowledged Suspicious activity that Villalta did not have a nded to a report of a fight in _J experts in all areas of waxing. Our methods are teads to citation license, they placed him under of 95 Sutherland Road, safe, gentle, effective and long lasting. Call to ~." A c'tation for attaching arrest for operating wjthout a a female was injured and lJ schedule your Brazilian.You'll be I 00% satisfied. ~ ' unregistered plates was license. Villalta allegedly told ed medical attention. On ,,...... f police that the warrant they fo~d police spoke to the vic issued to aSaugus man on June Call 1-800-FACIALS or visit www.elizabethgrady.com lS who said they were 5. ·According to police, at 2: 15 was for his twin brother, who for nearest location, services, products & gift certificates. 1~. -they noticed the suspect and now in Guatemala. Assail It nd battery ached by three white or another male at the comer of with a s mpoo bottle -Hispanic men and one C'emmonwealth Avenue and Marijuana arrest man, all in their late teens or P ·ce responded to a 20s, who attacked the male ~tratlunore Road by a vehicle Youssef lbenkhayat, 25, of 11 I from Infinity Hair vie . According to police, the with' its hood popped. When they 566 Commonwealth Ave., Salon, 391 bridge St., for an Summer Time is a Great Time to Convert the suspect whose car it 7 m !was punched, knocked down 9kea Apt. 501, Boston, was arrested on assault on J e 7. The victim told and kicked in the head. The Convert To Clean Dependable Natural Gas Heating . was~'he ~egedly said it was his, June 6 and charged with posses police that a homeless man, GET A DISCOUNTED BURNHAM bui:'he could not provide any doc fem e victim said she tried to get sion of a Class D substance (mar known to · as ''Ruben," came the uspects off the man, but she BOILER* , ~entatioo to support that. Police ijuana) and given citation ~ for not into the sho , picked up a bottle was punched several times in the SPECIAL GAS CONVERSION BONUSES reported that the vehicle having a front license p l a~ ~d of shan and started yelling *Call (617) 964·9600 for details. 0elonged to a resident of bac of the head. The female vic having excessive window tinting. that it ~ho be free. When the wellington Street, Boston. tim was taken to a hospital for Serving Newton For More Than 30 Years/ ~~ An officer assigned to traffic vicllm as him to leave, trea ent. WE WILL BEAT OR MEET ANY enforcement reported seeing a ''Ruben ' all gedly threw the bot- COMPETITOR'S PRICe ON WATER HEATERS. $bot with a BB gun vehicle with no front license plate tle at him threatened to return eked with a bottle Free Appointment • Free Home Survey • Free Estimate • ,. ~ An officer working a paid and very dark windows traveling and stab . The victim told !I'..- detail in front of 215 east on North Beacon Street and police that e bottle hit him in Water Heater Replacement • Same Day Service Hlll'Vard A,ve. was approached on then stop in front of number 44. the head an broke. Jtfile 5 by a victim who said she When the officer approached the car, he said he smelled freshly was just shot by a BB gun while .--- t ~U ~ l ~G ~ ~ E~T l~G ~ ~R ! burnt marijuana. The officer dri'ing on Harvard Avenue. The 11 9 Chapel Street, Newton I ICEYSMN ufficer noticed a red lump on her asked the driver, lbenkhayat, ifhe Emw~ forearm, which the victim said had any marijuana and he 1 June 7, a victim Fully Insured: Master Lie. No. 10719 A KeySpan VPI Value Plus lns1aller VaU!Pbtslnslabr allegedly replied, "in the back was caused by the BB. According 1 21 re rted to police that to police, pellets were found at seat." According to police, there his veh cle ad been vandalized .the construction site at 215 were four small plastic bags of a while rlarkc in front of 1153 1ila1Ward Ave., but no suspects substance believed to be marijua Comm<>nw alth Ave., where the .wer.e located. na, a metal grinder and rolling . The victim told .,.;1•. papers . saw a co-worker he blems with scratch ~ult and battery Breaking and entering a set of keys. When Police responded to a -On June 5 a 22-year-old confronted his co call for a breaking and ARTHUR SNEIDER female victim reported to Police were called to 34 1 7 5 Linden St. at 8 p.m. on June worker, he ·d he was kicked. · g at 84 Gardner St. on June police tha~ she had been assaulted 8 The co-v.or er left after threaten 6 for a report of a breaking and According to the victims I GOR FREYMAN by anothe~ 22-year-old female on ing the vie · police were told e spoke to, sometime May 19 at Wilson Park. entering. The victim told police een 10 p.m. on June 10 and 1 l!!-LEN M CCUSKER-DEVLIN ACCl'>rding to the victim, she and that he walked into his kitchen a on June 11 someone entered the.suspect were having an argu and startled an unknown man Disor de person at ment when the suspect threw who was climbing through a win Planrued Parenthood the residence through a window dow. According to the he took three laptops. The vic YOUR NEEDS flowers at her. A fight started victim. · chael F. Chenette, ' . > was home at the time and had the said a checkbook was also ARE OUR CONCERN! Confidential Consultations between the two, and the victim , of 53 Wall St., window opened. Police searched 1 3 ~ g. 617-278-1881 saiti· they were pulling each · arrested on June 8 • Criminal Law other's hair and that she was the area, but did not find the sus with being a disorder • Immigration Law punched in the back of the head. pect. ult and battery ording to a security • Contract & Civil Litigation ...... lanned Parenthood, • Divorce & Family Law Op~rating without a Shoplifting e in around 9:20 1244 Boylston Street, Suite 200 An employee of Hollywood incident. After going • Personal Injury license Video, 103 North Beacon turning a short time • Wills, Trusts & Estates Chesmut Hill, Massachusetts 02467 Marco Antonio Juarez 9 • Bankruptcy St., Brighton reported an embers and security www.msfpclaw.com 6 Villalta, 35, of 84 Harvard unknown black man, about 5 feet told police Chenette became • Real Estate Ave., Apt. 10, Allston was arrest 6 inches and 140 pounds, came unruly, was knocking things over • Elder Law Vtsa & MasterCard Accepted ed..orl June 6 and charged with into the store and left without and ref to leave. After being • Workers Compensation Zp'Uating without a license. paying for the DVDs he took. removed a security guard, • Mental Health Litigation 1.r&und 10:45 a.m. police report The employee estimated that 10 Cllenet1.e egedly continued to m:a green vehicle with tinted to 20 DVDs had been taken. yell and profanity outside the ..win dows parked on Farrington clinic. Offi rs who were called to :Street occupied by two men. Road rage the scene clinic security said ~W,hen police checked the license when tiyin to question Chenette, ::ptalli, they found that a felony Police responded to a he ran off was found by an ;:w.M;ant had been issued for a per 1 0 radio call for an assault officer in the bathroom of ~OJl with a similar name, date of and battery in progress in front of McDol'.lald' at the comer of Harry 'birth and address of the vehicle's 400 Washington St., Brighton, on Aggams Way and RedWThlli~(9Blue .~dWJ,1.er - . Later, officers noticed the June 7 around 10: 15 a.m. Police lrr1a ine your ho •• tota ly organized! ~ Smile. Dentures are up to $600 off. At Aspen Dental, everything we do is designed to give you more reasons Infants to Elementary School Kids Dress Up In Your Patriotic Colors + Decorate Your Strollers + Bicycles to smile. That's why- for a limited time - we're offering dentures for Marcli DoW!l Wa~liington Str~~t to as little as $199. So call us today. 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''Without events like this eekend, it would be difficult for s to sustain what we have sus- . ed." Along with Friday's rally, there :Vas also a potluck supper, family ovie, trivia games, an ice cream ial and other community ents. Also on Friday night, ded cated supporters of OLP camped ut on Oak Square, just as they ·d as part of a weeklong protest PHOTO BY DAVID GQROON ollowing the lockout. John McCarthy of Brighton cheers on a speaker during the Our Lady of A mix of people - longtime the Presentation vlgll on Friday afternoon, June 9, In Oak Square. The LP supporters, former students archdiocese, which has put up significant realstance, said recentlt~" d teachers, and new faces - that It would eventually agree to sell the school building. - ~ athered on Oak Square to show ''I think it's been a hard year," said Koletta Kaspar, whose s~n eir support for the foundation said Stratter. ''But the best part is attended OLP several years ago. d to celebrate their sense of the kids want to come and see ''I'd lik~ to see it used by ilie mm unity. each other." whole community." ~ ''It was so much a part of my ''It wasn't easy," said Sullivan. Eric Boyer, who lives n~ e," said Richard Donovan, who "Some friends did come with OLP, said he attended the rally'~ ught at OLP for 17 years. ''I them. A lot of people are in the cause he likes the foundation's uldn't not come by and show same boat." plan to reuse the school. y support." Donovan added that Sullivan and her family also at- ''It's going to be really goocffor hile at the rally he got the chance tended the Our Lady of the ~ the conununity. Having more (> catch up with his old students, sentation Church, which was day-care space would be goOd;" me of whom were at the school closed along with the scho.ol. he said. ' hen it closed and others who had uated and moved on. ''It wasn't just the school; when The hopes of the Presentation As their children ran around we pulled up to the church, they School Poundation and intere8ted em, Bea Stratter and Kenna Sul- were changing the locks," she neighbors could be coming closer van, who each had three children said. ''It was devastating. Every to reaUi ation as the foundation OLP when it closed, talked major event in my life took place and the archdiocese have resurn&l ut how their children have ad in that church." negotiations about the building." usted to life at new schools. Others in attendance said they "We llnticipate that we're going came to support the Presentation to reach an agreement at some $60 OFF School Foundation's plan to turn point about selling them the build OLP into a community center that ing," said Terry Donilon, the aroh would serve children, families, diocesan spokesman. 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PROVED CllQ(5 AND CASH r www.allstonbrightoiitab.com Friday, June 16, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 7 f ROM PAGE ONE GC/Builder's License Course YOU PASSoa WE PAY Meet one night aweek for sewn weeks Kids come frrst in ' uper D d's' life Waltham, Dedham and North Andoverbegin July 11th DAD, from page 1 Medford July 1Otti; Boston, Framingham a00 Danvers July 12th wind by watching TV or surfing Elayne Baskin, who and at 23 other locations around the State the Internet. At 7:30, he's up to knows Ramon through his Only $279.95 if pre-paid by July 7t11 ' "*e care of Antonio, get Kris involvement with his son's Ot!na off to school and say good playgroup, wrote this about Call CCI now, ton free, 1 (888) 833·5207 ..~ye to his wife, Tracey, before she him to the For Fathering Visit us on-line at http://www.StateCertlficatlon.com • Our 11th year leaves for her job as a Headstart Project: "I love watching teacher. Dad and son play ball, ' '"This is my life: my kids, my draw or play in the house ~e and work," Ramon said. comer, as there is a special 'Whatever minute I have to sit bond between the two of '.Sown with them, I take." them that will be the foun Despite his best efforts and for- dation for the rest of Anto .. feited sleep, Ramon said he does nio 's life. This foundation n't think he gets enough time in of special, quality time that with his kids. While his wife is at Ramon gives to Antonio is work, he spends plenty of time an invaluable, precious gift. The Boston Redevelopment Authority will host a public meeting regarding "with Antonio, but Kristiana is at Ramon Torres play• with his son, Antonio, The gift of self." school and with his work sched nominated as a "Super Dad" by a local Boston University ule, it's hard for Ramon to get to her extracurricular events. nity for him to ieam how to share school as a handyman. At Anto Student Village ' "It's really hectic. I haven't and get along with other lcids," be nio's playgroup, Ramon will beet) to one of her softball games said. translate for families who speak Proied Update · ~et this year," be said. "Maybe on When Kristiana was born al Spanish. Saturday, I can take an hour or an Like anyone, Ramon has his Project Proponents: Boston University 1 most 12 years ago, Ramon said hOur and a half off to get to her he took a hard look at bis life. tough days, but it's his kids, he game." "She changed my life com said, who get him through them. Thursday, June 22, 2006 Right now is the best time of pletely. I was doing a lot of bad ''I get to wake up and see Anto .. year for Ramon to get time off - things, and then " e crune along nio and Kristiana and it's all bet 6:00PM .. t:Q~ night classes he's taking to and changed everything," be said. ter," he said. Boston University School of Management ~ his high school diploma are 595 Commonwealt h Avenue, Room 426 ove,r for the semester, and he has LH; \I. '.\onn: Proposed development of Phose II Residence at the Student ' n't started working extra summer ~~~~~~~~- Boston Village site with 960 new beds. 1 bours at Franco's yet. During the Public Announcement Coooor• llac ~ Oq.r-.. cl Pl.bhc H th oa i .... 9, 2006 ID OOllD over, he said he's likely to exceed The Applicant is requesting I ' - II> t1te _.,....i P" OCI m One City Hall Square, 9th Floor • 60. The extra money is going to l'fllOVltion1ttheformer St I bolGodHosplolilrfnlnq5~ 1 S Boston, MA 02201 ~ ward one of his dreams: to own a The current approved maxm m aplll eqadtaft ("'4CE") "U O. FAX: 617.742.7783 to $5,580,808, in substanti•I ~-.far code r-t., ..,.., PHONE: 617.918.4317 home before turning 40. He is Ifa pproved, the request Cherry or Coffee SCANSIT' Left Comer Desk $368 HERE'S RAMON'S Small Desk Extension $142 USUAL WEEKLY Lateral File Cabinet $388 2 Door Cabinet $305 SCHEDULE: Mobile File Cabinet $293 Mondays Small Hutch $184 From 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., he's at home with Antonio while Tracey is at work and Kristiana is at school. From 4-10 p.m. Set Includes: (sometimes midnight), Queen Bed, Sto~age Headboard he's at work. with Lights, 2 Nightstands, 5 Tuesdays Drawer High Chest & 6 Drawer This is Ramon's one day off. He usually spends it at Dresser. the park or doing another Teak $1488 activity with his kids. Dur Also Available in ing the school year, he goes to class from 6-9 p.m. Wenge $1388 Wednesdays After Tracey gets home· Armoire from work at 3 or 3:30, Teak $821 Ramon heads off to work Wenge $771 until 1:30 a.m. Desk Thursdays Teak $422 Antonio's playgroup is Wenge $388 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. If class is in session, Ramon will be there from ltatsofa !VHOWARD 6 to 9, then he's at work NATUZZI SCANSIT::_ DeCoro ft MILLER.. until 1:30. Fridays The same as Wednes days. INTE NATIONAL HOME WAREHOUSE SHOWROOM Saturdays While some enjoy a day 2 Tripp Street, Framingham, MA off, Ramon works from 10 a.m.-1:30 a.m. 10 Minutes from Sundays Shoppers World Onlin~~3!J.fr~~~:.~=a~eh~:.;.~ o~•O!L~i~:i~2~;~1.com E Ramon works noon to nghc onto Rte. 30 West. Travel approx. I mile and turn lch onto Rte. 126 South (Concord St.) Follow directions from R ACA meets June 21 October at 8 p.m., rain or shine. ground and s wboarding, sled , to benefit the Home for munity, promotes early childhood Green Space Rev. William R. Carroll, spiritual ding or skiing in the winter. The Little Wanderers in Brighton. and family literacy, and connects seeks volunteers Allston a{ic Association meet director, Marian Devotions Arch park is handi pped and MBTA Every ollar spent on food by re fanlllies with community re ing, Wedn~y June 21, 6:30 diocese of Boston, will preside accessible wi parking available serv guests will be donated to sources. For referrals, call 617- The AllstQfi-Brighton Green p.m., at the _ljonan Allston Library, Space Advocates invite commu and preach. on side str~ts und the park. this charitable organization. 474-1143, ext. 224. 300 North Harvard St., Allston. The Ri1ger Park Partnership Rese ations will be taken from 5 A Parent & Baby Group meets nity residents to get involved in • 102 ~ton St. Proposal for Group mce · s are the second to 11 every Friday, 10:30 to 11 :30 a.m., protecting, improving and creaj. Ringer Park: ing open space. eight-unit housing development. Wednesday of very month from Bri ton. For more infonna- at Commonville Tenants Com Anyone Who is concernecl • 9 Gardnqr St. Proposal for 15- Allston's premier 7 to 9 p.m., at e Jackson Mann 617-730-8002. munity Room, 1285B Common about the tr~s in the neighbor~ thllt housing !:ievelopment. urban greenspace Community nter, 500 Canl- The ome for Little Wanderers wealth Ave., Allston. Register by • Mobil Station, 500 West calling Randi at 617-474-1143, h~ or lives hear a park, urban Gk bridge St. ton. For more in- is a hild and family service ern Ave. Proposal for Convenient The Parents Community Build ext. 228. wild or green \vay and thinks the fonnation, ca Joan Pasquale at agenc providing services to Store with Dhnkin' Donuts. Group and the Ringer Park Part thous ds of children and farni- Parent & Child Playgroups neighborhoog could benefit nership Group welcome every 617-254-C632 lies ch year through various meet weekly at the Wmship from improyM open space has one to enjoy Allston's 12.38-acre pro . For more information, School, 54 Dighton St., Brighton. an opporturuty to get involved in Candlelight procession Olmstead Park and urban green visit home.org. To register, call 617-474-1143, change. The Allston-Brighton Crusadersjof Fatima present a space which offers opportunities ext. 250. Green Space Advocates were eandlelight procession at Shrine to picnic, hike, bike, play softball from the Grill Play groups are: formed more than a year and a of Our Lady of Fatima, 139 or tennis, sit on the grass and sun, Tasca Kes t, 1612 Com will Tuesdays-2-year-olds, 10:30 half ago to address neighbor Washington St., Brighton, on the or read. In addition, there is a monwealt1 e., Brighton, is ole Foods Market a.m. to 12:30 p.m. hood concem8 about open space. d-raiser Monday, 13th of each month from May to newly renovated tot-lot play- hosting a Wh le Foods Market partners Wednesdays - 1- to 2-month The commllnity is invited to with ewish Big Brothers Big olds, 10 to 11 :30 a.m. get involved With the AB Green paid dvertisement paid advertisement paid adverf 'ement Sis for Goodwill from the Thursdays- 3- to 4-year-olds, Space Advoo1ues at one of the Grill · g place Saturday, June 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. monthly me~tings . The group Jtocal Nurses say "THANK YOU', 17, 2 t 5 p.m., at Whole Foods in Siblings younger than 6 meets every third Wednesday of Brigh n. months are welcome. the month at 7:30 p.m., at the Wh le Foods will sell burgers Allston Brighton CDC. i To Our State Representatives and h dogs as well as grilled Mayor announces ABGSA W~lcomes new mem. vege ,les and summer sides to . bers. People who attend will oo Kevin Honan and Michael Moran benefi Jewish Big Brothers Big Medicare Part D aided in finding a neighborhood Siste pf Greater Boston on that enrollment group to get involved in or start.a For Protecting Patient Safety by Vo ___ day. Mayor Thomas M. Menino new group at a site in need. • , Je h Big Brothers Big Sis and commissioner Eliza Green- For more infonnation aboilt for the Safe RN Staffing Bill ters w rks to enrich the lives of berg of the Commission on Af- existing groups or projects the chil their fanlllies, and fairs of the Elderly announces ABGSA is Working on, call - en registered nurses have adults "th disabilities, by estab that the city of Boston has begun · Heather Knopsnyder, Open -... lishin and supporting one to one a Medicare Part D enrollment Space community organizer at er patients, you get frien ·ps with professionally program that will soon be at 12 the Allston Brighton CDC, at b tter care. On May 24th match caring adult volunteers. community centers. The event 617-787-3874, ext. 215, or e: e state House o f One-h dred percent of the took place at City Hall where area mail kn {) psndyer@allston~ R presentatives voted 133- mone J"aised Saturday will bene seniors were invited to meet with brightoncdc.ofg. 1 1 fit the rganization. trained counselors and enroll in to a pass a bill that will 29 Spo ors of Goodwill from the the program. Cash rewahl for arsonist p~otect patient safety in our Grill · lude Whole Foods Mar 'The enrollment for this new infonnation , , s~te's hospitals by having ell as Bell & Evans, Cole Medicare Part D program is ex man Meats, Mount Vtkos tremely complicated," Menino Cash rewllfd is available for tlie State Department of Greek Foods, Pigeon Cove, said. "We have heard from hun infonnation lQading to the arrest Pbblic Health set a safe limit Quom Products and Wtlshire dreds of seniors that they are and conviction t>f the arsonist who oi;i the number of paitents a Farms having a difficult time under destroyed the playground equip For ore infonnation, log on ment for the n~wly constructed tot nlJU'.se must care for at one standing the process and they tojbb .org. need help. A number of our staff lot playground at Ringer Park in t:i.tpe and guarantee a good has been trained to work with se Allston. supply of graduating RN s niors and help them make in To provide &hy infonnation, call Arson Squad, Inspector Sloane, at in the future. formed decisions about their health care options." 617-343-33241 fax617-343-2206; or Detective Moreno at 617-343- Front-line registered nurses and the Coalition to Protect Pati ent , tern University wel Counselors knowledgeable in comes applications from Allston the enrollment process and the 2202, fax 617· 43-2206. nrde up of 104 of the state's leading health care and canst .me and B ton residents for its an- new Medicare Part D will be Donations to the Ringer Park ~oups, wis.hes to express our thanks and appreciation to our 1 cal nual oseph Tehan Allston/ available for seniors at 12 city Project Arson Reward Fund can Bright n Neighborhood Scholar be made at any Citizens Bank. rep1esentattves for voting for this life-saving measure. community centers. Advocates ship. and volunteers will give individ For more inrormation, call Joan The scholarship will be one ual attention to seniors to help Pasquale, Parents Community ~~"'.°'the bill m~ve~ on to the Senate year's "tion and 'Will be open to them choose the best Medicare Build Group coordinator at 617- TJills rmportant legislation, H ouse Bill 4988, now goc' to the St te all . . g fre.hmen and lmder- discount plan for their individual 254--0632, or Joe Krol ID, CitizeIJS grad enrolled at the universi- Bank, 617-278-5811 or fax 617- Senate where it must be passed before the kgislative sessio en s in needs. ty. Th scholarship will be based For more infonnation on this 731-0836. July. It is more important than ever to let y ur State Senator mic merit, financial need and other programs available to ..-.. y9 u support this important patient safety m c;.asure. for community af- senior citizens living in Boston, • call the Elderly Commission at Brighton HS reunion tive students should Senator Steven Tolman at 617-722-1455 or e-mail 617-635-4366 or visit the Web Brighton High School Alumni C~ lications to: Jack Grinold, site at cityofboston.gov/elderly. Association has a new Web site [email protected]. Department, 360 Hunt Seniors who would like to ve., Boston, MA 02115. meet with counselors at the area brightonhighschoolalumni.org. community centers should call A planning committee is now 617-635-MEDD (6333) to make H. 4988 - Protects Patient Safety Brighton Family being fonned for the 50th r~ an appointment. Netvlfbrk offers programs union for the classes of 1959 and Cost Effective, Hospitals Can 1960, and volunteers are needed. ston Brighton Family Green Strip For more information, contact offers free programs for Afford the Investment Diane McGrath Elliott, Class of in Allston-Brighton with cleanup starting 1960, at [email protected]. birth to age 3. All the fol The Lincoln Street Green lowin programs are free and Strip is cleaner than it has been A Message from the open t fanlllies in the Allston in a long time, and the best way Drug Tip Hot Une Brigh n community: to keep it that way will be for to District 14 Drug Tip Hot Line MNJ>i l'MM"''''f Wel me Baby brings a one take part in a monthly cleanup. for the Allston Brighton area has 't'ASSACHUSETTS lebratory home visit to They have been scheduled for a new phone number. The nwn & Protect Massachusetts with newborns birth to 3 the first Saturday of each month ber is 617-343-4822. The officer NUfSES ASSOCIATION www.massnurses.org WJJ'1l'jJrotect111as.rpat/ent org The visit celebrates the at 9:30 a.m. Meet at the bottom in charge is Sergeant Detective a new baby in the com- of the stairs on Lincoln Street. Elton Grice...... • Great che king. Simple, quick, worry.. free-it has to be Sovereign's Totally FREE Checking: Totally E. If an easy, convenient account is what you want, Totally FREE Checking has the features you need. • No monthly maintenance fee • No minimum balance requirement • Online Banking with Bill Pay-FREE • Sovereign Visa9 CheckCard with no annual or monthly fee Visit the nearest Sovereign Community Banking Office and open your account t\)day! Sovereign Bank® 1.877.SOV.BANK (768.2265) sovereignbank.com .. Member FDIC C2006 Sovereign Bank I Sovereign Bank and Its logo are registered tradema,. d ~ Bani< or its 1 • www.allstonbrightontab.com · Friday, June 16, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page"" 9 l Allston Board of Tra e hono s Sloan By Meghann Ackennan . STAFF WRITER When he moved from the small Uiwn of Hamilton, Ontario, to Boston near the end of eighth gtade, Allan Sloan said he had a h:u-d time getting used to life in the big city. ' ''It was major culture shock," he said. ''I didn't adapt right away." ! "We could always _,, tell who was ., Canadian; they'd 1 r.' ' wave to you." Allan Sloan ~ Despite his difficulties adjust ing to his new home, Sloan main tained good grades - mostly As STAFF PHOTO BY DAVIO GOROON with an occasional B - through Heidi Soto, left, of East Boston, and Eva SkJ 11 ner, Jston resident Allan Sloan but his high school career. His blow his tassel just before Brt&trton High School' graduation at Conte Foru n Tuesday. Sloan Is leaving hard work was rewarded this Brtghton High School with a scholarship from the lston Board of Trade. week as he graduated from he said. with drama d music clubs. orded three songs so far, Brighton High School with two During his four years a· BHS, ''I've alwa s been into comput- oan said they just wrote an scholarships: one from the All Sloan got involved ina nwnberof ers ... ev·!r s· eel was 5," be said. at they'll be laying down sl.cm Board of Trade, and another activities: Gear Up, a horr ework Over the ears, be picked up soon from UMass-Lowell, where he help group; Tech Tlllle, o group enough Imo ledge about com- "I lay every day," said Sloan. plans to go in the fall. that helped adults learn computer puters to re ish an old ma- "I'll talkjng online with the , Over time, Sloan also got used literacy; and drama, wh ·re he chine his a gave him. Now it · my lap." to Boston. He made friends, got played the god of death iI1 'Once of the high-speed or the future, Sloan bas involved at school and now feels on This Island." s Sloan likes to feelings. He joked that more at home, although he's al Computers and the arts l• ~ two uating from BHS on ways glad to run into another of Sloan's biggest interes . He's o years, Sloan has Tue y he became a man, but he eanadian. considering taking engint!ering enough guitar to also a 'tted a little nervousness. ''We could always tell who was classes at UMass-Lowell, but with his friend a little bit nervous. Things Canadian; they'd wave to you," said he'd also like to get involved utumn. The duo are m ·n g too fast," be said. 50% OFF 50% OFF 50% OFF SALE 149.99=: SALE 15.25 MISSES' ACTIVE IPARATES MISSES' VALEIE S1EVBI Tia MlllS' CASUAL Wll PATTBINED SPORTCOATS &BLAZEI IORY.SLEEVEDDISS llm BY NEW YORK LAUNDRY. EXCWSIVELY IU\SI BY AFAllOU SFEIW.£ AMERICAN DESIGN FOR MEN. BY TRADmOllALAM ERICAN DESIGNERS. BY VAN HEUSEN. 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Page 10 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, June 16, 2006 www.allstonbrightontab.com " • J ••••••••••••••••••••• EDITORIAL RIEO Atour AflMEI> ROBBERIES Selling the state's IN ALLSTON/.... THREE WORDS: .... '! . . Safe Haven Law t , d.itorials sometimes preach to the choir. Readers interested in current events and politics tum to E newspapers and their editorial pages. Young women pregnant with an unwanted child don't usually fall into that category, so it's no surprise that many of these ,. woman don't know about the Baby Safe Haven law. r .,1 Instead of bringing her unwanted child to a safe haven - a hospital, police or fire department - a troubled .. ' woman stuffs her newborn into a cereal box and throws it t t I into a Dumpster, tries to flush the child down a school toilet .1. ~ or throws the child into a sewage treatment plant (which is I I apparently what happened in a recent case where a baby's arm was found floating in the human waste.) Sound like scenes from horror movies, don't they? Un fortunately, those three events happened in the state of Massachusetts just this year. The child in the cereal box survived, though with a damaged brain from the effects of hypothermia. The other two are dead and the mothers of these children - whether their identities arc ever known or .. not - will live with guilt because they took away from their children the chance to live full lives with adoptive par ents who would have loved them and nurtured them. These were senseless and unnecessary actions taken by LETTERS desperate women who could have brought their babies into .. , l, the nearest hospital, police or fire department and gone on 1hanks forfundinafidiina Mike Moran, Senator Steve Tol ,; their way without any repercussions. That's what the Safe •"D man and City Councilor Steve Tell us what you think! I Haven legislation is all about; women who don't want their hoIwcould lik!tetotothethank endv Murphy for all their support. I also l: w rune ou seco We want to hear ftom you. Letters or guest want to acknowledge Jim's Deli newborn child can -before the baby is 7 days old - legal- ~ al Fishing Academy Fund- columns should be typewritten and signed; and Wmg's Express restaurants, is ly abandon the child as long as they do it in a safe manner. 1 this past S~turday ev · and Richie and Anna Roberto for a daytime phone number required for ver 'al S · 1. 'd th : would also like to thank th ification. Letter length should be no more than •• A Department of S oc1 ervices spol\..eswoman sai e i ston-Brighton TAB and re all of the great-tasting food they 300\\0fds. agency will be working harder to promote the Baby Safe l i:.ois Weinblatt for the \\o ~upplied for this event We appre ciate all the businesses and institu- By mail: The TAB CanmurUty Newspapers, Letters to the Haven Law and will look at its advertising campaign to ~ ory on our program. I wou1 like l to give special thanks to The lions who donated items for our Editor, P.O. Box9112,Needham,MA 02492. By fax: (781) . , make sure it's aggressive enough. j Brighton Elks Lodge 2199, auction. Everyone who attended 433-8202. By e-mail: [email protected]. , LETTERS, page 11 We suggest it's not aggressive enough until notices are 1 representatives Kevin Ho posted on the wall of every woman's bathroom in the state j ------tt------~--- in schools, nightclubs, fast-food restaurants and hotels, from ~ PERSPECTIVE the posh to the down-on-its-luck. j Baby Safe Haven should be advertised on MfV and the 1 FOX network when "American Idol" is being aired. It 1 YI u can make the difference! . ~hould be published on Nickelodeon, but only after 10 p.m j The developer purchased two parcels of lot may have the most open space in that area: ·th · th · , · h th : ave you ever w and wi a warmng to parents at 1t s tune to c ange e j H block and said . land as part of the 99 Chestnut Hill Ave. pro of the block, where it is visible to ihe street: : channel if their younger kids are watching. 1 place to live? t a quiet place? ject. He developed the 47 units on the main I think it's great to offer some afforpable: property, sold the one-family house to a pri units. That works great for either local People: Schools should add Baby Safe Haven to their sex educa.. j What ~t neighbors I h~ ? I wish I knew . . . ; my neighbors better? I wis I had a park or vate family, and then sold 132 Chestnut Hill currently in Brighton or people outside the; aon curnculum. Teach teens about abstinence, teach them 1 store that was closer? Ave. to the BRA (Boston Redevelopment As area that qualify. The qualification is based about safe sex and teach them that life is sacred and that ~ ------#-----'-- sociation) in place of making 10 percent of upon a certain annual income, family size and the 47 units in the building affordable. In the percentage above/below poverty level. For there is no need to throw an unwanted baby out with the IGUEST COMMENt case of 163-165, some units came with park example, a family of four with an annual in ing, and others had to purchase the parking come of $35,000 would qualify. How a fami tras~erever there are young adults, there hould be adver- 1-B·IlL-HAAs______..._, ____ separately at prices of $20,000-$35,000 per ly offour could survive in Boston/Brighton at spot. approximately $3,000 a month with the cos~ tising about Baby Safe Haven. And messages should be in l Did you ever stop and · that where you Now comes the question what I mentioned of health, car, and/or home insurance; food: several languages, since immigrant women are easily ex- l live was your choice. You c se to move into at the start of the article. You do have a choice and fuel costs, and other expenses is another and input into what is being developed. 150 question. ploited and uninformed about our laws. l your ap'.111IDent or house when to do it. . . . j Maybe 1t was a great deal that apartment. Chestnut Hill Ave. was originally proposed to What happens to the single professional o~ And if you suspect that a young woman you know IS caJ - j Did your home value in over the years? the community as a 24-unit condo complex. person who makes too much as a head of. family (based on BRA requirements)? They' rying an unwanted a child, cut out this editorial and give it 1 Many home values in Alls n and Brighton After community response, it was revised to es significantly 21 units that would be wedged between the can't keep on renting and want to own. To' to her. Ask her to read it read it to her or have it translated. ~ bave doubled or. have v . . . ' . ; i:nore than at therr purch in the last five Cumberland gas station and the JCHE. It will purchase the $300,000-$400,000 units at 99 You JUSt Inlght be savmg the life of that woman and her ~ ~10 years! requires a $30,000 to $40,000 down payment' plus the financial credentials to get the mort-, baby. ~ Whether you rent or o you too have a j critical input and influence n what goes on How a family of four could gage. A $450,000 mortgage at 7 percent for a ____..... _____ ....., ___ ._.._,!ii l around you. Did your neigh 30-year fixed loan is $3,000 a month for just rrecently ask to survive in Boston/Brighton ~ convert their two-family h e to two con principal and interest (not including insur 1 dos? Did your other nei bor ask to tear at approximately $3,000 a ance, upkeep, etc.). There is a big gap be-1 l down their house and build ur condos to re tween the BRA-qualified lottery criteria and; ~ place it? Did the neighbo down the street month with the cost of people who would like to move in, stay ancI; 1 with a property zoned for families replace heaHh, car, and/or home afford the area. I heard that the old Brighton; EDITOR IN CHIEF - GREG REIBMAN, (781) 433-8345 1 it with 30 condo units? Legal Seafood's plant was converted into af-. allston-brighton.com ~ That is happening in Bri ton and bas hap insurance; food and fuel fordable condo units by the CDC. There werel 254 Second Ave., P.O. 8011 9112, Needham, MA 02.492 (617) 969-0340 ~ pened in some places y. Four condos sever~ hundreds of people who expressed in-, costs, and other expenses terest m the lottery. Eo1TOR -VALENTINA Zic, (7f' 1) 433-8333 l are going up on Academy · Road at the How can people afford to move into or live [email protected] l comer of William Jackson. is another question. ······························································································································· in the Brighton area? They can be very lucky REPORTER - MEGHANN ACKERM V., (781) 433-8333 ~ up at 163-165 Chestnut l family-zoned lot Recent! and financially qualify for the lottery of the ...... E~· :;.;;~·i·~.. ~·~;~~ ...=· ~~·R.~;~~~~:'(~~-i)·~·;·i~8~~-...... 1 renovation at 99 Chestnut add to the crowding of Chestnut Hill Avenue BRA for the limited units. Otherwise, do the 1 0 with its small lot of 21,800 square feet. Their traditional numbers and borrow or earn the o [email protected]>.I ~ was a conversion of the old ...... l Home to 47 condos. date at the Zoning Board of Appeal at City deposit required to buy their place ...... ~.~~~~~:.~.~~~~~.~.:=.~~~~.~~:.1.~. 7::.~.'..~.~?. .~~?:~~~~...... l Mayor Menino and Pa Holloway, the Hall is June 20 to review Article 51 (and the Another problem is that the BRA does lim • following issues: lot frontage; lot area for ad ited advertising of the affordable units. There PHOTO EDITOR - JIM WALKER, (781 ) 433-8348 ~ Mayor's Neighborhood rvices Allston ...... ~ Brighton coordinator, have ade housing one ditional dwelling unit and open space insuffi is a very tight time line and deadline that f s~ 1 1 cient; height and floor area ratio excessive). strictly enforced. : ...... :~.~~.~.~~. .~~~.~.~~~~~.~ ..=:.~.~ . ~.~~.~~:.1:.. ~?. ~~.~.~~~:~.~.~~...... j of their top priorities. It's a public meeting, so I encourage you to at Dear City Hall, what we need in this area is' SALES REPRESENTATIVE - H ARRIET STEINBlPIJ, l 781) 433-7865 l I agree with their decisi ······························································································································ 1 housing. tend. Come to support or oppose the project, affordable housing that can keep the profes ...... REAL...... E STA...TE...... SALES...... - MARK R . MACRELI...... I,...... (781) 433-8204...... 1 Were you aware the tw buildings that I or find out more as they present it. sionals and struggling families here. So let's review the Chestnut Hill Avenue How can we as a community and City Hall SUBSCRIBE - (888) 343-1960 ~ mentioned at 99 and 163- 5 Chestnut Hill t o OOOOOOOOOOO O OOOO O •OOOOOOOooOOOOOOOOoOOOOOO OOo0 00000000000000000000oo00000000000000000000 0 00 0H OOOOo0ooO••O•O•ooooooOooOOoOOO O l Ave. were owned by the s e developer? Did stats: 99 has 47 units; 163-165 has 30 units work together to get affordable units here, let ...... ?.~ ~~~~-~:.~.'.~ .:::.~~~~~~~:.~~'.~.'~:':?.~.~~' ~.. ~...... ~ you know that between J 4 and April 28 of between two buildings; and there is a propos families move here and allow professionals to al for 21 units at 150 - totaling 98 units. The stay? One other major concern is that the SPORTS E-MAIL -ALLSTON-BRIGHTON.S"'"°'a COM l this year, 26 units sold at estnut totaling ...... ··-································ ~ Sl0,036,200 (source: B r's and Trades- BRA property of 132 Chestnut Hill Ave. has units being sold at 99, 163-165, etc., are up to ,...... EvENTS E-MAIL - AU..SfON...... -BRJGIITON.1v1-..T>a~...... l ;man) and a calcula average of been undeveloped and originally came to two-bedroom. If a family grows, can there be ~ $386,007.69? According my numbers, community comment last year. The BRA any expansion other than buying a house?, GENERAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS l they have sold a little more an half of the 47 originally put a request out and two develop Will there be consideration for three, four,, Cin:ulatlon Information - 1-(888)-333-1960 Sales Fax NO. - (781) 433-8201 ers responded. Hamilton suggested 18 units five bedrooms? , Main Telephone NO. - (781)433-8359 EditorialFaxN0.-(781 )433-6202 1 units, received over $10 ·on and still are and local CDC asked for six for this 13,847- Can we really make the choice and wor~ Classified NO. - 1-800-624-735:5li=iiiiPhoto reprints (866} 74&-8603 ~ in process of selling the r I further noticed j the sales range went m $155,200 to square foot-lot. Whatever is developed at together for what will be done at 132 Chest-' nut Hill Ave.? Does the community need, lllcoMMUNlTY copyrigh12002Conm.nty~eo 1 $500,000, with only two l s than $300,000; 132, it is designated for affordable housing by the BRA's and federal guidelines. If all pro more housing that will appeal to the limited , , t ·NEWS PAPER a~~%:~n7: ===~ ~ 14 between $300,001- ,000, and 10 be- I...... ,r:; coMPANY jects go as proposed, the fire station's parking HAAS, page 11 ~ tween $400,001-$500,000. wV'tw.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, June 16, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 13 ,.., .. :Brighton Main Street celebrates 10 years in bus ness I M~IN STREETS, from page 3 been helping me deal w th people s~ has witnessed a lot of "posi and secure money since I have tiv~ change within Brighton cen been here," said Athan;1sopoulos, teJ;," A resident of Brighton for who opened up shop Ill the area mwe than 50 years, she still lives nearly eight months ago. 'They in her grandparents' comfy home, are extremely helpful." which they purchased in the early As for the future, Hanlon wants 1900s after immigrating to the to continue to unite busine s United States from Lithuania. owners with the community, as well as instituting mort• art and a historical trail in the an:a. ''We envisioned ''We've come a long way," said Hanlon. ''But this i a better ' . what we wanted Brighton, and it's the be t place to the district to look be." like and now we For more infomumon about Brighton Main Stret ts. please Eastern Refinishing are there." call 617-779-9200. www.easternrefinishing.net Rosie Hanlon, Brighton Main Streets WE-WILD NOT s'£1 "I walk down the street and so UNDERSOLD! y Bryn Mawr Bookstore lllany things are different," said L U M B E C 0 M www.brynmawrbookstore.com Joyce, 57. ''I remember when cat -·"~O•!' E E RED 50 GAZEB S In Stock! .. ";'e .. tle trucks used to go up Market PET~, AlREA RUGS S~t to the slaughterhouse." 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Chestnut Hill ~r; Laura McPhee brings Idaho: to MFA, in a big waYi he first time Chestnut Hill p' ·otographer Laura McPhee saw one of her ph( ) printed in th~ huge, 8-foot-by-6-foot form .t, she had th~ km< of visceral reaction she hopr · her work \\lll provoke in others. T''I cried," she says. 1 The photo was "Quartered Rocky 1 untai? Elk," an e 6-foot~y.Sfoot photos capture the odd contradictions of llfe ID Idaho. In "Judy .,racking Radio unflinching look at the site of an elk lei I' ng · It a b~tal rd" (above), a woman wears a nightgown whlle tracking wolves. Some MFA patr\l.ns are dlstulbed scene 1 :>rror-film-1sh. Rocky Mountain Elk" (below). when ·r agnified to almos ART life-si:- . it diSturbs - Tht: photographs, snot nee 2003, provide picture-win ALEXANDER STEVENS ribcag. u~ed, parts tossed _ ide. snow soakec dow views of remote Sa ooth Valley in central Idaho. Some of the photos ma) port the idealized notion of the with blood. The size of the photo begs ou to look more West that ne~tles in the c llective imaginations of many closely, but you don't really want to. Americans, especially th • who have never been there. ''It was shocking to see it that big," · c mem~r.. McPhe.:. "Campfire, H-Hook Ran ," for example, is a stunning, 'The [6-by-8) scale helps you conna.1 ~ emouonally. Afu1• Big Sic) sunset - a bl of blues, a cobalt sky and a all, these aren't cool analytical photo" these are hot em<>· campfire in full roar. It m es you believe in the unblem tional photos." McPhee, 48, sits in the Museum of l me Am in ished beauty of the big Wi t. Bo~toi Bu McPhee. a profess r of photography at Massachu surrounded by the 40 large-scale photographs that compri! ! selli> College of Art, is in rested in a far more subtle and her "Laura McPhee: River of No Return'' exhibit, bangir.;.: elush e picture of the Wi . She knows that central Idaho through Sept 17 in the Foster and Rabb Galleries of the MFii 1. n'tJust fresh air, babb · brooks and perfect vistas. An As she chats, patrons mill through the galleries. McPhee ad other Idaho sneaks into r photos and undermines our mits with a smile that she's eavesdroppt:d on conversationi .. mythology of the West. It' an Idaho that can be cold, lone Although much of the work is as beautiful as you'd expect 1 an exhibit about the nrra1 West, words like ''difficult" or "di! ly and ugly. You can see it in "Cy ·de Evaporation Pool," a photo turbing" sometimes pop up in overheard conversations. B .t MCPHEE, page 17 McPbee doesn't flinch - that's part of the point · Keeping TABs Sarah Lamb THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK FACE IT: We were partial to the ".Paces of ance Boston: A City-Wide Exhibit of Bostonian Royalperfo Portraits" idea right from the st.art, because we hear it includes an Elsa Dorfman photo of our Brookline native re former fihn critic, David Brudnoy. That's why we're headed to the Scollay Square Gallery in Ballet's 'Manon' at Boston City Hall. While we're there, we'll also ch1·ck out the t took some doing to with former Boston other photographs, oil paint Ballet principal danc r Sarah Lamb about her ings and videos of Boston I U.S. tour with Londo 's Royal Ballet. She was notables. They're on display occupied last week not onl with the final rehearsals through Sept. l. of a premiere by Christo er Wheeldon, but also - ~ander Stevens thoughts of the royal audien about to watch it: Eng d's Queen Elizabeth PLASI'ER, IN PARIS: d her entourage. ... and in Boston, too. New DANCE Lamb was one of the Hampshirt' sculptor Rosa THEODORE BALE ost popular ballerinas at mond Umb is having a oston Ballet before she breakout summer with 11ift in 2003 to join the Royal, so ans are eagerly anticipat one exhibit, "Lwniere du ing seeing her in Kenneth Mac · an's 1974 full-length corps" (pictured left), in "Manon." W 1en _he makes her entrance on e stage of the Wang 1be Boston this month and an atre, she's sure to notice more than a few h lt cheers. (The run, pre other next month in Paris. sented by the Uank of America Celebrity Serie , continues with alternate See her plaster figures here, • 4 ca:;ts through Satmday.) then-why not? - bon . . Lamb has fl: urished in London, and she's d cing a lot more than she . voyage! The exhibit shows . . did in Boston: 50 performances just this seas n. "In Boston, we usually got only two cl tSSical ballets each season," she ays. "It's such a short ca through Jlll\e 25 at Gurari reer, so right ruJ\\ it' important for me to do as uch dancing as possible." Collections, 91 Charles St., Recently sl'Mi has appeared in the title role o "La Sylphide," as Lise in Boston. Free; www.gurari.com Sarah Lamb or 617-367-9800. was a homegrown "La Fille Mal :lardee," in Jerome Robbins' •· moon of a Faun" and in ~. - Keith Powers talent when Wheeldon's crlebrated "Polypbonia." Her · erpretation of Aurora in she danced for 'The Sleeping Beauty" JU ·t two weeks ago ed her a promotion to the Boston Ballet. rank of princip tl dancer. TURNING JAVANESE: As part of On dancing n "Manon," one of Royal Ball 's signature pieces, Lamb their whirlwind U.S. tour, the four sar. 'Tm luclty to be working with people wh worked very closely with dancers of Java Kawistaral offer a MacMillan. H1 demanded a real sense of thea r and true acting from the TABS, page 17 dancers, even i f) ou were doing just a small p in a crowd scene. You'll LAMB, page 17 www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, July 7, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 15 $hoWand (617) , ~ 244-0169 'Dwelling' COUNTERTOPS . if_LUc_KJ: / Installed the same day we \ Jremove and dispose ofyour old top.\ ,,TIFF~~ DWELLING, from page 13 CORIAN and SILESTONE and brings visitors face to face with their own ~ecrets, Bla~~m ail , lies, Mur~er! mortality. Look at it, and you'll see yourself JJifl 8.Rea's Fun for the whole family in the tombstone. This is the blank slate on July 14 • August 13 which all our birth dates and death dates will Thurs, Fri, Sat at 8 pm and Sun at 2 pm be written. It's a sharp reminder that there's a tombstone in all our futures. What you do TICKETS $25.00 with that information is up to you. 2 FOR 1 If you dwell on the message of 'The Mir OPENING WEEKEND ONLY roring Stone" - for a minute, a morning or a month - then "Dwelling: Memory, Archi tecture and Place" has done its job. In fact, dwelling is the key word, the hook on which all the works in this exhibit are hung. The word conjures up two meanings - a place to stay and the act of thinking - BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and both are suitable for a cemetery exhibit. "When you walk into a cemetery, that's what you're invited to do - take time out, slow down," says Cecily Miller, executive director of the Forest Hills Educational Trust. "We all have problems - at work, with our JULY 4 TUlSDAY 7pm,Shtd . z:3opm, Shtd relationships - that need to be put in per LeAnn Rimes, special guest The Evrlyn and Samuel spective so that we can think about the real Sarah Lee Guthrie Lour/1: Memorial of our lives. And I think that's a lot of and Johnny Irion, Concrrt arc vocalists/guitar what Forest Hills is about - a place to look Boston Symphony Grounds open at 4pm; Orcht stra and think." concert to be followed Bernard Haitlnk, Joshua Sell It's impossible for the 12 pieces of art in by'fireworks. conductor "Dwelling" to escape their context. The Joshu11 ell, violin cemetery casts a very specific light on the •• SI B ELI U~ Violin Concerto 8:3opm, Shed MAHLfli Symphony No. 1 work, coloring and influencing every piece Opening Night Sponso1ed by Otlta Air Unts of art. A seat with a view of gravestones, for ou cancatc the at Tanglewood example, is very different than a seat in your B:3opm1 Ozawa Hall Boston Symphony Garrick Ohlsson, piano back yard with a view of trees. eventfor' elling' Orchestra • BEETHOVEN The Complete Piano Sonatas, , But that's a two-way street. Yes, the ceme James Levine, conductor James Levine ProgrJm 4 • tery defines the art, but if the artwork works, Sondra Radvanovsky, soprano Sonata No. 7 in D, Op. 10, No. 3 it also helps define the cemetery. And that's Wendy White, mezzo-soprano Sonata No. 13 in E-flat, Op. 27, No. 1 rful metaphor for "The Wat r Project." Clifton Forbis, tenor Sonata No. 29 in B-flat, Op. 106, why Miller wants all the art at Forest Hills to John Relyea, bass-baritone Hammerklavier be site-specific, created by artists who know Tanglewood Festival Chorus, - in fact, ideally, artists who have visited - involved ·th," he says. "It's a way John Oliver, conductor JULY 12 WEDNESDAY Forest Hills. ofgettin my opinion out of it. SCHOENBERG Chamber 8:3opm, Shed Symphony No. 1 Boston Pops Orchestra 'That's the trend in public art," she says, "In ' ter Project', I am trying to BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 Keith Lockhart, conductor "gettipg artists to create things that are about blur the · of traditional perfor- Fireworks follow the concert. Christine Ebersol, the place" where their work will be dis the audience," he adds. Kurt Ollmann, and JULY SATU RDAY Matthew Morrison, played. nee won't necessarily be in 8 guest vocalists Miller doesn't balk at bringing art into an e performance, but I want 8:3opm, Shtd Tanglewood Music Boston Symphony Center Vocal Fellows environment that many view as sacred. In ART them to ngage in art in unexpected Orchestra Bernstein on Broadway fact, she points out, with the recent exhibits .KEfrn POWERS ways. F me one of the problems of Bernard Haltink, The Pops celebrates the contem art is that it's cryptic." conductor work of Leonard Bernstein with at Forest Hills - including 2002's "Spirits Emanuel Ax, piano Overture to Candide, selections from in the Trees" - the cemetery is returning to "Wate Project'' involves a set of RAVELA/borada def gracioso On the Town, West Side Story. its roots. Forest Hills is already renowned for The "Water Pru1ecf troupe "said dancers d a large copper enclosure, MOZART Piano Concerto Bernard Haltlnk 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and more. its sculpture and stone work, highlighted, they could still pcri if it was just from whi h the dancers emerge and No. 22 in E-flat, K-482 raining lightly," s ys iller. "But the DEBUSSY Prelude to The Afternoon perhaf>s, by the pieces by Daniel Chester return, as ell as a stage-like of a Faun Coming up the Freno~, famous for his statue of Abraham lightning and the IVate didn't seem 'V.harf." hich extends over a pond. ROUSSEL Symphony No. 3 Lincoln at the Lir.coln Memorial in Wash like a good mix ... "Water not only mysterious, but following weekend - ington, D.C. The pcrforman e w s the planned healing, eansing, sometimes turbu SCHOENBERG Gurre/ieder, July 14 STRAUSS Elektra, July 15 'We're just reviving something that the kick-0ff of the ..Dwe g: Memory. lent," Do ling says. "Water trans- Tickets: $17 - $98 cemetery is known for," says Miller. Architecture and ·1 'exhibit now forms. in } ways, including Pianists Jean Yves Thibaudet Cemeteries may make unique galleries, on display at Fon:•.t ·ls Cemetery. wells and acred springs, and reli (888) 266-1200 & Garrick Ohl!son, July 16 but ~Iler sees their virtues. . But it's been pushed b ck to July 16 gious ble 'ings. www.tanglewood.org She jokes about the phenomenon of gomg (weather-need we y it?-per "I wan udiences to understand mitting). that not art comes from this really 0. 1TODITTY (617) 63Sog>8g to a big art exhibit at a museum, where peo foci WNtCet, f&Clctting. lf'1d frtfOtmtttOn fot Pf~ '1'he Water Project.' the creation strange pl e," he adds, "that it's not "'ith dlsobihtlts qtll (617} 63s.g.31 ple run around with hordes of other peo~le Th Paint.er's Eye on Cape Ann" a fascinating retrospective on · under-appreciat.ed artist. ugh Sept 9 at the Cape Ann rical Mu.sewn, Gloucester. dm.ission: $6.fiO ($6 seniors, $4.ro students); www.ca .._,,.,,n.,•hic::tnricalmuseumorg or 2.83-0455. -KeilhPowers PSYCHIC DANCE DETEC- : Always looking for in iration in unexpect.ed places, ·d Schatz and Al.is&l Car one's lat.est work for their ompany, Kinodance, uses ·tings of philosopher Rudolf · er to generat;e new realms f movement "Secret treams" was his rerm for de .bing a hidden or invisible between Eastern esot.eri- ism and Western occult tradi ons. Their dance version will et an informal showing as part f this year's Sununer Stages ance series. July 9 at 8 p.m, the Perlorming Arts Center Concord Academy. Free ad- "ROckport Quarry" Is featured In the "Painter's Eye on Cape Ann" exhibit at the . ·on; www.summerstages- Museum In Gloucester. ance.org or 978402-2339. Add Parents and Kids to your - Theodme Bole summer: 'reading list. IIlS PLAY'S TIIE TIIlNG: Arts this week bert BIU5tein is better from nurturing your child's love of nature to alternative birthing own for his 25-year tenure as methods, Parents and Kids has something for everyone this KEEPNG TABS, from page 13 www.casaniaorg or 617-491- · ·c director of Cambridge's month. Want to find the best playgrounds In your neighborhood? Bcyce from her stint with Kel 5144. -Theodme .BaW erican Repertocy Theatre Check out our directory. 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Apricot Granola I'.~ars • Sumi wrestles with Asia ~~.. ?t too far ?"om America's Test Kitchen plus a half cup of sweete01:d dried cranberries. 10 Brookline, Mass. there is a wonder Chocolate chips seemed out of place. f you doll: ' ~.lik~ the food, go ahead ...... N ful new cafe, Kookoo, that serves great We used the spices sparin1•ly as we wanted the ' I and Swru, wisecracks my friend ..------espresso, breads from Iggy's Bakery, a host of complex flavor from the lot g list of ingredients Kelly when I tell her we're dining SUMI ASIAN BBQ great sandwiches (including the Kookoo made to be at the forefront Of cot se we added a bit of at Sumi Asian BBQ & Grille in Allston. &GRILLE with a Middle Eastern herb frittata) and' some salt and al .;o favored a smaL amount of both cin Sumi means "charcoal" in Japanese; the thing called namon and ginger. We wen with a quarter tea restaurant specializes in skewers of grilled (Grade: C) Apricot Bum spoon of each. 182 Brighton Ave. THE KITCHEN One of our favorite thiti!!S about the bars is Bars that are Allston DETECl1VE baked at a their subtle sweetness. Whm using refined sug RESTAURANT REVIEW 617-254-7010 I'!._!" I ars it is impossible to achie• e this mildly sweet MAT SCHAFFER CHRISTOPHER vegan cater flavor. The brown rice syrup - what Doug uses Price: Under $20 KIMBALL ing company in Brooklyn, - is moiit responsible for tl)is quality and it was meats, fish and vegetables. Hous: Daily, 11 :30 a.m.-10 p.m. NY called Lu a necessary ingredient. Hai: pily we found it at Sumi is owned by Yoshi Hakomoto, co many large supermarkets as.well as Whole Foods Bar. None minous Kitchens. The bars are chock full of own~r of Khao Sam, a fine Thai eatery in h~thy ingredients but what really caught our at and other natural grocers. llut we weren't done Coolidge Comer. Hakomoto's dad is Japan Credit: MasterCard and Visa yet. Barley malt syrup and hone} were also nec tention was the great flavor and chewy texture. ese and his mom is Thai. Here, he channels Aa:essiblty: Accessible Dried fruit, whole grains, nuts and seeds are essary. Finally, grape seed oil and apple juice his paternal roots with tiny dishes his Japan Par1 ·················· ··· ·········································· ···~············ · ······ ························· ...... •...... ••.•...... •.•...•...... ••.••...... ~~~ fl#Al Xinh Xinh (Grade: B), 7 Beach St., owners Le m and Tina Duongs' 617· 2-0065 - Jeremy Sewall Sewall to showcase his talents. decidedly more casual place with a. Boston (Chinatown); 617·422·0501 friendly interactions with patrons wow Bostonians with his imagina Seafood dominates the menu, which full liquor license and less expensive - The lengthy menu at this makes di · 1ng here a particularly tive, ontemporary seafood at Great changes daily. menu of internationally familiar Vietnamese newcomer in Chinatown homey ei:Jerience-especially for Bay. w. Sewall and his wife Lisa, Cafe D (Grade: B+), 711 Centre St., favorites - steak trites, gourmet has little to distinguish it from any of newcom1 s to Vietnamese fare. form f pastry chef at L'Espalier. have Jamaica Plain; 617-522·9500 - burgers and fish tacos. The food remains quintessential Organ-clean, the other Vietnamese places in the Lineage ;Grade: B), 242 Harvard open d Lineage-a smaller, more inti Chef/owner Douglas Organ shuttered neighborhood. But brother and sister St., Brool line (Coolidge Comer); mate Jess self-conscious venue for Arbor and reopened it as Cafe D-a confident and creative. 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Hoping to win the big Not a bird nor a plane, "Superman SHOWCASE CINEMAS NM: LOEWS •WOBURN Chelsea Bain *FtHWAY CINEMA 13 RTE. 1!18 EXIT JS !he story of resistance leader Philippe !201 BROOt -- -- ig in," our whitewater rafting guide shouted as five other rafters and I 'D paddled harder and faster, trying to stay in unison as we propelled ourselves toward the next set of rapids on the Dead River. THE FORKS, MAINE TANIA MEIER A swirl of water beckoned below, cre ating a menacing-looking hole that grew deeper and deeper until - BAM! - a huge wave swallowed our raft and near ly took out one of my fellow rafters. Now this is the sort of adventure I was looking for when I drove up here with a pal for a weekend whitewater rafting trip. It's becoming less of a secret that this is where the action is - no less than Play boy recently named The Forks, the meet ing place of the Dead and Kennebec rivers, among its Top 10 Under-Appreci ated Outdoor Spots (and showed a photo of folks in a Northern Outdoors raft). A friend and I spent two days rafting with Northern Outdoors, the company that pioneered whitewater rafting here in 1976-the folks at this company actual ly named most of the rapids on the Ken nebec, Dead and Penobscot rivers. The staff at the rafting operation and low-key resort is amazingly hospitable and knowledgeable. And they brew their own beer on premises at The Forks Re sort Center's Kennebec River Brewery. Aclvent re, * Playboy, Maine hospitality, beer - what's not to love? ' We timed our visit so we could raft Rafters hit a white-water section of the Kennebec River In Maine. both the Kennebec and the Dead rivers. The Dead is usually, well, too dead to De11ad ah ad raft, so you have to plan your visit eluded hot chocolate - most of the time tive. We followed dinner with drinks at around scheduled dam releases (remain they do lunch here. the Kennebec River Brewery, and then a , ing dates this season are Aug. 13, Sept. 3, Maine boasts little After this halfway point stop, most of long soak in the hot tub - a perfect way • Sept. 17 and Oct. 7). But when the the rest of the river is a leisurely float to to end our adventure. water's flowing, you can expect 15 miles the takeout spot - so our guides rolled Contact Tania Mejer at • of continuous and consistent Class ill, whitewater hot out inflatable kayaks during the break, [email protected] N and V whitewater at anywhere from and we took turns using them and sitting 3,500 cubic feet per second to over 7, 000 on the raft as we finished the trip (if it cubic feet per second - and we certain had been warmer we would have swam If you go ... ly couldn't resist that. some more for the last leg of the river). GEITING TIIERE: Google Maps The 9ther options for those with a The next day, the Dead was more what can't find The Forks, and there's no cell • faster-and-wilder-is-better mentality is to I had been hoping for - major excite phone service once you get up there, so schedule a trip for a turbine-test day on the ment and adrenaline. And with clear blue don't forget the directions before you ' Kennebec River, when it's flowing at skies above, it was perfect weather to get leave. nearly double its normal volume (remain wet. The Forks is a 4 1/2-hour to 6-hour ing dates this season are July 10, Sept. 9, On this river, my friend and I took a drive from Boston, depending on traffic , Sept. 23). Or schedule a double run ride in a Diablo sport raft, which provid leaving the city. Take I-95 north to Route through the Class V rapids on the Penob ed a wilder ride. I took the front for the scot River (anytime through Sept. 10). last part of the river, through Little Coming next week: As a rafting novice but experienced Poplar Falls and Big Poplar Falls. It was Majestic Mozambique thrill-seeker, it was an adrenaline rush I harder to paddle in the front, but what a was looking for. But the first heart rush when the waves came right up over 201(exit133). The Forks Resort Center pounding experience of the first morning me - surely this is the best spot! At one is aoout 18 miles north of Bingham. (we drove up the night before so we point on the Dead, another one of the (Trips on the Kennebec and Dead rivers wouldn't be late for the crack-of-dawn Northern Outdoors rafts got stuck in a depart from The Forks Resort Center, ' starting time) wasn't on the river but in hole, and we had to throw a rope out to while the Penobscot Outdoor Center is ' stead came from the aerobics of trying to them to help pull them out. the departure point for trips on the squeeze myself in a wet suit (mandatory Since the Dead is faster and more in Penobscot River. It's about a 2"1/2-hour before June 1 and after Oct. 1, but avail tense, we didn't have as much time to sit drive from one center to the other.) , 1 able to rent all summer). Once past that back and enjoy the scenery, but both the ON THE RIVER: Rafting trips start at time-consuming ordeal, we were soon Dead and the Kennebec have beautiful $69 per person, which includes lunch and on the Kennebec. Northern Outdoors front. You'll get the fir·t and liveliest swam with all ur might against the cur views. Come in the spring for wilder use of the facilities at The Forks Resort takes up to 124 guests on this river each taste of all the roller... :oaster waves, rent. At the und of his whistle, we rapids, summer for the great weather, and Center/Penobscot Outdoor Center. Dia day (and you're likely to see other rafters though you'll be the ml ,t likely to get flipped on o backs and let the rapids in the fall you can get in some leaf-peeping. blo rafts cost $20 extra per person. Dis with other companies out on the water). knocked off into the ri' er. No one fell splash up ov us and carry us down Nearby is hiking nirvana, but be counts are available for two-day, two We beat the rush (only 26 rafters were out of our raft on either r ver, though we stream. It was blast! aware: Rafting is physically draining. We river trips. here with Northern Outdoors on our late did see another group get thrown in for a Shortly Swimmers Rapid, we hiked to Moxie Falls (of Moxie soda STAYING THERE: Northern Out May trip), but we did not beat the vicious swim on the Dead. made a stop a Stream Falls. Along fame) after the first day, but despite the doors has camping areas and lodge rooms bites of black flies everywhere our wet I tOOK the middle position for the first with my fello rafters, I climbed right up beckoning of the nearby Appalachian as well as apartments, houses, and cabins suits didn't cover. day, and soon after practicing our pad onto a rock an let the forceful. pounding Trail, we had no energy to hike the sec with full kitchens. Prices start at $10 per About half the people in my raft had dling commands we found ourselves waterfall hit back. Our trusty, accom ond afternoon. night for camp sites and $32 per person neyer been whitewater rafting before, well into Taster - rapidJ; our guide told panying vid kayaker was sure to cap Instead, we napped in our "cozy for lodge rooms (based on double occu and the Kennebec was a good river to us would give us a tash~ of what's to ture all of us g fing around here (North cabin," a log cabin that proved to be just pancy). The "wzy cabins" we stayed in start with, with alternating sections of come. We plunged into Goodbye Hole ern Outdoors as videographers and still that. It's one of several accommodations run $64 per person week~ys, $75 on whitewater and calm spots, and of and Whitew~her and ma:le a big splash photographers who travel ahead of the offered at The Forks Resort Center. weekends (also based on double occu course experienced guides (our guide for at Mag;c Falls. rafts. After th ~p, you can see the pho We could have cooked our own dinner pancy). Add a meal plan (two breakfasts both days also happened to be one of the There's some Class II rapids that you tos and video your day on the river and in the cabin's full kitchen but opted in and one dinner) for $37.84 per person. company's beer brewers). can swim in. which we a ·uldn't pass up. purchase a co to take home). stead for the restaurant at the property's FOR MORE INFORMATION: Go to For the most thrilling ride on the raft, When our guide gave us the nod, every Since it w ~till early in the season, a timbered main lodge, where the beer northemoutdoors.com or call 800-765- take the lead in rowing and sit in the one on my raft went ow r the edge and snack served the shore of the river in- battered onion rings were truly addic- RAFf. A FA ILY ADVENTU RE i~OU ON ' T FORGET. Take center stage in N w Hampshire this summer. With dozens of arts and music festivals happening throughout the season, plus hundreds o other events, your family will be the stars of the show! Fo travel itineraries, packages and a ~/. -----~ ~ complete listing of su er events visit summerinNH.com. New Hanipshire You're Going To Love It Here www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, June 16, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 19 New Releases GWANI TIME (8+) Love him or hate him, Rudy Giuliani ~ur attention. The once-mayor of ~ Apple Is the subject of Kevin =mi·s "Giuliani Time," a well-crafted -entary that spits fire in Giuliani's 0Dtand chuckles as he goes up in $iake. This two-hour film delves into ~i's eight-year stint as New York • ~head honcho and warns us about ~itician with one eye on the White ~ and the other on the stars. Some QoO?l..P<>ints are made in "Giuliani Time." Bll'fJlllen all is said and done, some ~~d it hard to take "Giuliani Time" A desert race nsues between Doc (voice of Paul Newman) and nlng (Owen Wiison) In "Cars." as tfie authority on Giuliani, a guy whose comb-over hairdo and sweet-talking lisp into trouble in the middle of Nowhere artist Brimming with wannth and I lli to buy a "puffy chair" on eBay because ~me to be loved in a post-9/11 world. LI.SA, Lightning is assigned to perfonn gence, "Mrs. Palfrey" is small film, et it reminds him of one his father had (Not rated) -Chelsea Bain community servltia in Radiator Springs, completely delightful. (Not rated) when he was a child. He and his girl tADY VENGEANCE (A·) a semi-ghost town. The action in ·ears· TIE OMEN (C+) friend Emily (Kathryn Aselton) embark ' Lady Vengeance" is the third install is well paced and fun to watch. But the Power-couple Robert (Liev Schrei r) on a road trip where they pick up the ment in the acclaimed "Vengeance" tril plofs various mefal lessons - doni be and Katherine Thom's (Julia Stiles) chair, visit Josh's strange brother Rhett egy by Korean auteur and master of selfish; be loyal Iii mends; doni be infant child dies soon after his birth in a (Rhett Wilkins), and chose the direction OOfY lyricism, Park Chan-wook. The greedy; stop and smell the roses - Rome hospital. A grief-stricken Ro of their relationship. With its strong per aim·s heroine, Lee Geum-ja (Lee seem about as slrti:ere as the ka-ching at the behest of a priest, agrees to formances and character-driven relation foung-ae), is released from prison after of a cineplex cas~ register. But overall, switch the dead child with a newbo ships, "The Puffy Chair" could be the ~ervlng time for a crime she didn't "Cars" is a ride orth taking. (Rated G) whose mother has died. But we s p calling card of a hot new filmmaking fommit. She hatches a complex plot for AN INCONVElltSfl' 11llTll (I+) know the "switched" son is strang team. (Rated R) R!Venge against Mr. Baek (Choi Min "An lnconvenienl Truth" or "AJ Gore: because his parents name him Da en X-MEN: THE WT STANO (B·) !tthe true culprit and the person who Superstar" is ettr r a piere of rhetorical and people start getting knocked o in Lust, angst and antagonism - as well ~ her to lose her infant daughter. brilliance proving the case for global the most gruesome W'irfS imagina e. as Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart, Hugh a primitive double-barreled pis wanning or an at! IDlpt on Gore's part to This remake of the terrific 1976 B Jackman and company- return in this TOUTJg OP&N!S AMC LOEWS AMC AMC AMC rot. she wades into her task with deter position himself ~ the savior of the has its moments. 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Consider the "Summer Learning" packages being pro moted by the New England Inns and Resorts Association. The family-oriented packages include a chance for the kids to through Labor Day. Prices start at breakfast and dinner each day and check out what it's like to be a $1,050. use of bikes. The big chaw is t& lighthouse keeper, improve their choice of a golf lesson with a if' golf game, handle a live hawk and New Hampshire and unlimited playing on the re take rock-climbing lessons. For real family togetherness, go sort's three-hole Lake Course, a Any of these will ensure your to the Mount Washington Resort sailing lesson for two with a half kids will have nothing to com (800-258-0330; www.mtwash day sailboat rental or passage fot }ip plain about when it's time to write ington.com) at Bretton Woods to to four along the coast on the' 're- that ''What I Did This Summer" attend family rock-climbing sort's boat, The Ruth. The kids AfSo essay in the fall. school. ~ about safety sys can visit the resort's superviSed The inns in the association are tems, communication, knots, kids' camp program (while "the found throughout New England. proper use of equipment, belay grandparents nap or take a breiik). Here are some of our favorites ing and rappelling. Parental Package rates start at $2CJ'7 per rOOfll (find more at www.neweng bonus: Kids who tend to com (up to four people with a rninim®i landinns.com). plain about boring family vaca two-night stay). Available June 18 tions are unlikely to whine when through Aug. 31. Massachusetts Lenox. where ttx. can paticiJX!!e in inn.com), where a three-day pack dangling from a line. ;q Bring your mini-Tiger Woods to the resort's JUilJJ I Golf Program. age iochKle. a t of the B~ a~~ are led b~ e perienced Vennont the Cranwell Resort and Spa (800- Kids 6-16 will gc1 a juni:r golf~ River Lighthou.-.e. plu:. a narrated a1d certified gw~ from the In For those who want a little more 272-6935; www.cranwell.com) in sessment to identi1) their ~ cruise of the Bass River and whale ternational Mountain Climbing of an extreme vacation, high-taflit and weaknesses and then take group watch tickets. The inn has been in School. The package includes 1 up to the Equinox Resort (~ f (1 clas.ses. The Golf Digest School, a the same family since 1938. Orig 1/2 days of climbing instruction, 362-4747; www.equinox.rocla;e------~ DELUXE ACCOMMODATIONS @acre complex, is the largest in inally bought by a developer after two nights' accommodations, two sorts.com) in Manchester Village, NH'S SCENIC WHITE MTS. New England. 1he juniors learn the lighthouse had been dark for dinners, two breakfasts and one where two standouts among myri NEAR FAMILY ATTRACTIONS basic swing fundamentals and pra; years, the property escaped being picnic lunch. Rates start at $2.95 UNLIMITED GOLF! ad activities are the junior off-road tice techniques,~ for p)aying and - parceled out because the mort per person per night. Available ing class and falconry class. MIJWEEK Gaf PACKAGES gage payment was due. Guests July 17-19andAug.14-16. Kids 5 and up can participatelo • Mllll'R Vala Halla LlllaQI were taken in to pay the bills and the off-roading program. 01* • UIUMRED CDLFI Come Vacatil>n in the lVhite Mo11ntains of New Hampshire the family recognized a good Maine • C.tnltll lrllkfat 90 Rooms with Refrigerator behind the wheel of a mini-Lf9d • thing when they saw it. By the Grandparents and grandkids can Rover, they'll get instruction'& •hlll'/aitdlr 1'11111 •... , ... • Restaurant - Prime Rib, •P1BY..-. Tn . Pro lhlP Lobsters, Steaks & MORE! time your kids come home from ditch the parents and do their own maneuvering and driving a circwt I• Children's Play Area their lighthouse experience, they thing with a program designed just of off-road obstacles. If they want .,882. ,..,...,...t • Lounge with Outdoor Deck will have filled a personal keep for them at the Sebasco Harbor Re more than this 45-minute lesson, STAY a..-rs- Ill 11% llf mm STAYI • Indoor & Outdoor Pools er's log with neat facts, including sort (800-225-3819; www.sebas the next level is a bit more chal llm lllllrlclllll .., S • Jacuzzi• Saunas• Tennis how to identify turn-of-the-centu co.com). The ''Grand Vacation" lenging ($85 per lesson or $150 • Racquetball• Game Room OODn'ARQ' ry ships by their sails and details of package includes overnight accom for both). • Duck&TroutPond RESORT~+ II shipwrecks of the Civil War and modations for up to four (two Falconry is a skill your kids K/H fTIY & UT FREVl • Near 17 White MT. Attractio Cape Cod. Available June 30 adults, two children, ages 5-12), MK Mf IEIJJ..,_ fl# 1tl W 1-93, EXIT 33 •LINCOLN won't learn during a normal school year, but those 12 and up can try it S114 H"IM'V....._.~,-- tJttl.Yflth 50* here. 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PEI Business Skills Corporation ("BSC"), their owmrs, ubsidiaries, employees, and a liates do not give investment or financial advice and are not licensed or registered as brokers or advisors with any federal or state age~cy. PEI and BSC encouraQe consultation with a I cen or registered representative r garding any particular investment or the use of any investment strategy. V4 CSF206AFP-Boston WK28 rwww.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, June 16, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 21 Wondering what to do with board. Hazardous your trash? The City of Boston For more infonnation, call ~ Check out what's happening at the Public Works Department can John McC;Jrthy at 617-635-4!159. waste drop-offs help. The city of Boston Works Department R UllJfJ Ubraiy In this week's paper Paint, used motor oill Program is conducting Recycling program recycling centers op1m ardous Waste Collectio Days. The city of Boston Public Boston -es1dents can rec·vcle The first drop off is S turday, Works Department Recycling used motor oil and paint. Paint June 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 .m., at Program collects recycleables can be exti·rior or interior, lab!x or the UMass Campus on every week curbside. Residents oil-based Stain, varnish, Boulevard, Dorchester. e sec in every neighborhood can partic polyureth;1ne and paint tli.mer ond one will be Saturda July 8, ipate in this program. Materials are also 11CCeptable. All ilems from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at e West for recycling in the blue recycling must be ID original containers, Roxbury Public Works 315 box for collection are glass bot and label-. must be legible. Con Gardner St West Rox ury, at tles, jars, tin and alwninum cans tainers must be closed and not Millennium Park. Bos • and foil, all plastic containers, leaking. Do not mix pimrs. dents can bring toxic, fl and milk and juice carton/drink Frozen and evaporated paint will and reactive materi ooxes. All these materials must not be acv~pted. stains, corrosives, poiso be rinsed out. Labels can remain terials, solvents, glu on, and caps and covers can be re fuels, insecticides, w cycled. hobby supplies, photo c Paper products for recycling pool chemicals, tires, car include newspapers, magazines, and used motor oil. junk mail, white and colored Proof of Boston resi ency is paper, paper bags, phone books, required. Hazardous w te from paperbacks books and corrugated commercial business not be cardboard. All of these can be Trash collected. The city has right to placed in paper bags or tied with a reject inappropriate ma rials. siting. Do not place in box. Cor For more informatio call the rugated cardboard can be recy Talk Recycling Hot Line at 17-635- cled. It should be flattened and 4959. placed under or next to blue boxes. No plastic bags are accept Back yard com ed. For more information or to re Unaccc ptable materialJI in bins, kitchen sc quest a blue box for recycling, clude wo1xl preservatives, wtidiz buckets for sale ~ 617-635-4959. Those living ers, corrnsives, aerosol earn;, cre The City of Bos~ in buildings with more than six osote, pesticides and Works Department anits and who would like to recy transrnis ,ion, brake and s11!ering Program will sell back cl~ should ask the landlord or wheel t111ids. These items : an be post bins and kitchen dropped off at Hazardous Waste boilding manager to call 617- ets at a reduced price. 635-4959 for recycling services. days onl,. Compost bins adjust For missed pickups, call the A sekction of paints, )tains, can hold up to 12 bags f leaves. -Sanitation Office at 617-635- varnish ., all in good cordition, Within a year, yard aste will 7573 for collection. are available for free to the public compost into 200 po of high- at droIH'ff centers. ly nutritious soil. year, the ·Attention large Drop off centers sched ..le for Public Works Dei::1artnli!1 May tht 11ugh October is: troducing kitchen ' . Find it fast or sell it fast ... cars, boats, trucks or vans. Find it fast or sedl it fast ... f~rniture, bikes, tooh:; or yard sales. Find what you're looking for in your classified SUPERSTORE, Find what you're looking for in your classified SUl>ERSTORE, communityclassifieds communitycli11ssified COMMUNITY Find what you want. Sell what yo don't. NEWSPAPER communityclassifed Find what you want. Sell what you don't. 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COMMUNITY Communityclasslffeds is D:IE place to go. NEWSPAPER COMPANY Find what you want. SE!ll what you don't. COMMUNITY Find what you want. Sell what you don't. w w w. town 011 I I• e . co r11 - communitycla!ssifeds NEWSPAPER communityclassifeds COMPANY 1 ·800·624-SELIL www.towno1llne.co• 1 ·800·624·SELL • . corn mun classifieds communityclassified·s .- I! www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, June 16, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 23 J A CK S0 N MA NN C0 r11 M UN I T Y CE N T ER NE W S Jackson Mann Community School an Strathrnore Road. The For information about pro- Speakers of Other Languages in Center, 500 Cambridge St., is one program is funded, in part, by the grams and activities, the Allston-Brighton and provides of46 facilities under the jurisdic After School for All Partnershii; . JMCC office at 617-635-51 3. preschool and after school pro tion of Boston Centers for Youth Boston Youth Connection, f Jr grams. The Jackson Mann Ele and Families, the city of Boston '.s teens, at two sites: West End Family Nurturing mentary School serves more than largest youth and human service House and Faneuil Gardens De 500 students, grades kindergarten q.gency. Besides JMCC, the com velopment. Center wins grant one through five, many of whom plex in Union Square houses the Adult education programs, f r The Family Nurturing are bilingua.I. Jackson Mann Elementary ages 18 and older: includes Adu.It the Jackson/Mann Co School and the Horace Mann Basic Educiition, External Diplo Center and Jackson M Organ lessons School for the Deaf and Hard of ma, GED and ESOL. The pro mentary School were Hearing. For information about gram is funded by the Massachu awarded a Massachusetts Jackson Mann Community programs and activities, call the setts Department of Educati :.a. ment of Education Eve Center is looking for someone in JMCC office, at 617-635-5153. Also, ESOL classes at Harnil.:.>n grant to develop a compre nsive the Allston-Brighton community School, in partnership with the family literacy program or 20 who would be interested in teach Boston College Neighborhood families, the first of its d in ing organ lessons at the center. In Golf tournament Center. Allston-Brighton. dividuals who would be interest The Jackson Mann Communi Recreation. for all ages: act vi The Even Start program' goals ed in teaching, or taking, lessons, ty Center and Brighton Main ties include teen basketball, b< :.e are: to improve children's teracy call Louise Sowers at 617-635- Streets are hosting an Anniver ball and soccer clinics, and tns skills and academic perfi ance; 5153. sary Golf Classic Friday, June 16, ketball, soccer and volley!: all assist parents to irnprov their at Newton Commonwealth leagues. English literacy skills; ucate Getting fit Country Club. The golf tourna "community Leaming Cent1·rs, parents about healthy chi.I devel The Jackson Mann Communi for all ages, at two sites: Harn1 on ment will celebrate the center's opment and home enviro ents ty Center has begun an after 30th anniversary, and Brighton School and St Columbkille's conducive to literacy d velop school fitness club for students 7 Main Streets' 10th anniversary. School. ment; assist families in a sing to 12 years old. Brand New 19' x 31' Family Size Oval Pool The tournament begins at 8:30 community resources to · prove The program, open to students a.m. with a shotgun start. Enrichment activities. their educational, econo 'c and attending the Jackson Mann Ele For more information, call Bar - FREE .BACKYARD SURVEY - Activitie!I include We ight social opportunities; and h lp par mentary School, runs Tuesdays bara Pecci at Jackson Mann at Watchers, A.lcoholics Anony ents become effective ad ocates and Thursdays from 1:30 to 4 617-635-5153, or Rosie Hanlon 800-752-9000 mous, theAllston-Brighton C .1 m for themselves, their chi.I n and p.m. Each afternoon includes a ~t Brighton Main Streets at 617- munity Theater, tae kwon do ·md their community. nutritional snack, a learning ac 779-9200. ambassadorpools.com ' martial art" and computer class The Family Nurturing tivity related to healthy life choic es. through its Allston- "ghton es and a physical activity. Ongoing programs Jackson Mann encotll'ages ·esi Family Network, has p vided JMCC recreation assistant Full-day preschool. for 2.9- to dents to 'uggest additional en family support and acti ·es for Dave Cyr and after-school staff 6-year-olds. richment ;tctivities they w .1u.ld families with young bildren are overseeing the fitness club. After-school programs, for 5- like to se4! available at the cnm since 1997. Jackson/M Com For more information, call Jack through 12-year-olds, at two munity cencer, and the center will munity Center, the lead agency son Mann After School Director sites: Jackson Mann complex in strive to provide new prognms for this Even Start pro is the Sacha Mcintosh at 617-635- Union Square, and Hamilton whenever f <>ssible. largest provider of En 'sh for 5153. St A:a.:a.u.al ITH CENTER 1'1iddlesez The Joseph M. Smith Commu at 287 We tern Ave. in All! ton. to English. Providers an ties no longer require native-lan magic llall nity Health Center, 287 Western For more information, call S nia staff speak Armenian, C tonese, guage support for their primary Ave., Allston, is a nonprofit orga at 617-208-1580. Finnish, French, German Haitian care, and the center's staffing has nization that offers comprehen Creole, Hindi, Italian, annada, changed with them. of F ame Golf sive medical, dental, counseling Women's Health Netw1n Mandarin, Nepalese, Po sh, Por The chances are good, there tuguese, Romanian, ussian, fore, that the prospective patient and vision services to all individ Free hr .J.th services are avail Tournament uals and families regardless of Swedish, Telgue, Thai, rdu and will find at least one person on able throu•m the Joseph M. ~.rnith circumstance. Below are commu Community Health C1 nter Vietnamese. More than 60 per staff who will be able to help him nity events offered by the Health Women's Health Network pro cent of the staff is pro cient in or her should the need arise. Ifthe Center. For more infonnation Spanish, the largest guage language that a person speaks is gram. Re:,idents may be el ~ble about the events or health center if they arc women older than 40 group currently served. not offered, the center subscribes services, call Sonia Mee at 617- with a low mcome and ba•1 e no The health center bas to the AT&T Language Line that 208-1580 or visit jmschc.org. insurance or insurance that does strated ability to respon provides access to translators in not cover the fol.lowing sen ices: to unanticipated influx 140 languages. In addition, all Free health screenings physical exams, mammourams immigrants looking for th pri outreach materials and signage and Pap t.ests. The program also mary care and outreach services. are provided in Spanish, Por Free glucose, cholesterol and The numbers of cul y com tuguese, Thai and Vietnamese, as blood pressure screenings take covers cholesterol and gl1 cose testing and nutrition couru1 ling. petent native speakers ax and well as English. place monthly throughout the wane as ethnic groups ome and The Joseph M. Smith Commu community. For more informa For mon:. information, calJ 617- 208-1660 go in the community. more nity Health Center is at 287 West tion, call Kristin at 781-693- Brazilians and Thai ha e sought ern Ave., Allston, and at 564 3884. services at the center, r exam Main St., Waltham. The center Health center offer.; ple, the Brazilian- Thai offers comprehensive medical, F.ree English class translation servie4M1 speaking staffing has been in dental, counseling and vision ser The Joseph M. Smith Commu The staff of the Josep 1 M. creased proportiona ly. By vices, regardless of circumstance. nity Health Center is offering a Smith Community Health Center contrast, where 10 y ago the To make an appointment requir free English class. The class will currently offers translatio 11 ser need for Bosnian and thiopian ing language assistance, call 617- Monday, July 10, 2006 talce place Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m., vices in 22 languages in addition was strong, those su 783-0500 and request a translator. Indian Ridge Country Club, Andover, MA A T ~HE OJa. K SQUARE VMC Youth Focus group click ''Fmd a Y'' and choo le Oak ister, call Raysbaun urray at YMCA expands hours Contact Mike Crotty at 617-470-3819 \.i Square tor a brochure anc regi - 617-787-8669 or vi "t yrnca New hours are now in effect: participants needed tration form. call the camp bo ton.org. or. Monday through Thursday, from Or Visit www.middlesexmagic.com The Oak Square YMCA is hotline at 617-787-8669 ftir ma 5:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Friday pianning to develop a stand-alone terials to be mailed. The cnmp is Birthday parties until 10 p.m.; Saturday, from 7 youth center in a building on licensed by the state, em1,loyees a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, from Ad donated by: YMCA property in Oak Square. are trained and the YM( A ac at the YMCA 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. In an effort to develop program cepts EEC and voucher'i and Children's birthda parties COMMUNITY tning and services of interest to offer fi nmlCial assistance. may be hosted at the This may For more information, visit NEWSPAPER ymcaboston.org and click-find a COMPANY jocal youths age 12 to 17 and be a pool. sports or ymnastics A Htr1l d Medi• Co•puy y Jheir parents or guardians, an in Newsletters available party and will include designat dependent organization will lead ed room for cake an presents. ' a few focus groups to hear ideas E-newsletters covering topics For information, c Sharon end concerns. To participate, call such as family programs, fitness, Malone, 617-787- kayshaun Murray at 617-787- aquatic.'!, sports and volwlteering are now available. To sign up, 8669 to preregister. Dates and Adult leagues times will be determined. visit ymcaboston.org. expanding YMCA Summer Day New holiday and Basketball and in r soccer leagues are forming. Coed and Camp registration open vacation camps gender-only options are avail The Oak Square YMCA is ac Programs to keep chiU ren ac able. For league info cepting registration for the 2006 tive and engaged during the up ymcaboston.org. Camp Connolly Day camp that coming school vacations Will in lakes place in Oak Square. The clude art, dance, crafts, tlew Hardiman Park will make an swimming, group work and New Website atrea ESL conversation ents are enco ged to participate, and dren 10 and older and those who enjoy 11 a.m. for children 8 to 12. Registe Brighton Branch will receive home activity sheets to children's literature. The next meeting No registration is rec1uired for the with the children's librarian. 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, group, and admission is free. The group reinforce con ts at home. Preschoolers will be on Tuesday, July 25, from 6:30 to will also rece· e a commemorative T- 617-782-6032 meets Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. to discuss "Pictures of Hollis Toddler Reading Readiness ·· shirt and three ks to keep. and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays Woods" by Patricia Reilly Giff. Join in Children age 11/2 to 3 1/2 will explo;'e for conversation and a snack: Registra the fun concepts that lead to reading, Mr. DJ's kids' party at 10 a.m. For more information, call 617-782-0032. Bedtime Sto es tion is required. Books are available at through stories, fingerplays, crafts and Mr. DJ's ultimate kids' party - All An evening "tion of "Story TlIDe," the library a month in advance. educational toys and games, Tuesdays at children, families and classes are wel followed by a takes place Tuesdays 10:30 a.m., through Aug. 15. Includes · come to a special summer reading kick Stories and films from 6 to 6:30 .m. Free and open to the two ''Moovin' and Groovin"' concerts off program titled "You Are the Star" Stories and films for children take public; no regi tration is required. Honan-Allston Branch with Sue Eaton. To register, call the chil-' with Mr. DJ today, Friday, June 16, at place Tuesdays, 10:30 am. This is a free dren's librarian. ' ' 10:30 a.m. at the Brighton Branch Li program; all are invited. 300 North Harvard St., Allston, 617- . ., brary, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton. 787-6313 Preschool Story Time DJ Tad Travis will lead a karaoke sing Homework assistc1nce What's a Buzzin' storytime. Stories,· along, dancing contests, line dances and PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN: songs, fingerplays and crafts for children~ Homework assistana! is available age 3 to 5, all with a buzzin' theme. Rri-. other activities. There will be disco lights Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.; and Tues and a bubble machine. Admission is free. days at 10:30 a.m., through Aug. 11. • days through Thursday!:, 3:30 to 5:30 Summer Reading b For more information, call 617-782- p.ni., excluding holidays 6032. TbeOKClu Kick-Off Party Toddler Story Time The Only ds Club is a monthly book An afternoon of face-painting, side There will be stories, songs, finger discussion up for children in grades walk chalk and bubbles in the children's plays and crafts for toddlers ages 1.5 to Book discussion group Faneuil Bran11'h four and high r. A snack will be provid courtyard. Pizza from Bravo Pizzeria, 3.5 and their caregivers every Tuesday a( A book discussion group meets the ed. Registrati n is required. 10:30 a.m., starting June 6. To register,. 419 Faneuil St., BrigJi ton, 617-782- and ice cream, too. Friday, June 23, from first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. call the children's librarian. 6705 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information call 617-782- 6032. d younger and a caregiv ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS FOR 1::HILDREN: to join in for stories and a Insect Comedy PROGRAMS: Russian collection ys at 10:30 a.m. No regis- Join Diane Edgecomb, local story Homework Help and Cool Crafts teller and performer, for wonderful sto The Brighton Branch Library received Takes place Wednesdays from 3:30 to ries about bugs on Wednesday, June 28, Art Exhibit a gift from the estate of Jennie Levey to 5:30 p.m. School-age children are invit Preschool S at 6:30 p.m. Fun for the whole family. Works in various media by membe~ benefit the Russian collection at the li ed to come craft with the library and take Preschoole ages 3 to 5 and a caregiv of the Allston Arts District will be on diS'-' brary. The Bilbo Baggins Fund has been advantage of the Homework Assistance e on June 21 from 10:30 to play in the gallery during hours oflibratf..: created. Materials include Russian fic Program. 2 to 2:45 p.m., for stories Free Homework Help operation through the end of June. · tion, nonfiction, classics and best sellers; A Boston Public School teacher is and a craft and open to the public; ~ .1 Russian DVDs; Russian videos; and Aftent00n Story Time no registratio is required. available to help children with their Tai ~hi class , I,\ Russian books on CD. Children of all ages and their caregivers homework every Monday and Wednes Tai chi class takes place every MQ~1 The library invites all Russian readers are welcome for stories und a paper craft Cover to Co er: Teen Book Club day, from 5 to 7 p.m. day from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., for ages 10 and community members to sign up for on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to This mon y discussion group for and older. Join instructor Shuzhi Teng library cards and view the existing col 2:45 p.m. No registratio11 is required. teens in grad seven and older will meet Lapsit Storytime for an hour of relaxing tai chi instruction. lection. For more information, call 617- on Tuesday, une 20, from 3:30 to 4: 15 Books, songs, tickles and bounces for No registration is required. 782-6032. ReadlngR~ p.m. to discu s "Nine Days a Queen" by children between 6 and 18 months every Thh group, for children 3 to 5, ex Ann Rinaldi Books will available one other Thursday at 10:30 a.m. through Chess instruction Help for beginning plores concepts necessffy before a child month in ad ance at the Faneuil Branch June 22. Preregistration with children's Free instruction in basic and advanced learn'! to read, shares st ries and solves library. Free d open to the public; no librarian. chess for ages 10 and older with Richard Internet user education puzzles. It will meet on Fri registration i required. Tyree takes place every Saturday from Help is available at the library for days, from 10 to 11 ~ 1 m. The weekly Yoga for Kids 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All skill levels are we! those who are mystified by the Internet. themes are as follows June 16 - "All The Fane Pageturners Offered by Melanie every Saturday in come, Chess sets are available for use in For an appointment, call Alan at 617- About Me." No registration is required. "Pageturn rs" is a parent/child book June, at 10 a.m., for children 3 to 5. ac the library at any time. No registration is 782-6032. The program is free and open to all. Par- discussion oup appropriate for chil- companied by a parent or caregiver, and necessnry. ' 1 Brookline Music Free summer Allston-Brighton residen Garnes in the afternoon. Limited Winship Elementary Kindergarten daily basis. Reservations openings available. E-mail En School students to recreation program made Mondays through rique Polletta at epolletta@brim School needs help to for 4-year-olds perfonn at Roggie's for A-B neighbors days, from 9:30 a.m. until mer.org or call 617-278-2313. raise funds Principal Ellen L. McCarthy' : The Cavo Lounge at Roggie's Boston College will again <>];en and on Fridays from 9:3 Sports Camps - grades six to The Wmship Elementary reminds Allston-Brighton fami-' New Age Brew & Grille, 356 its William J. Flynn Recreation until 1 p.m. Voice mail nine School is asking friends and lies that the Hamilton Elementary Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton, will Complex fo free w.e b} All 1 n tioru. ''ill not be accepted. Boys basketball program, June neighbors to help raise funds to School will offer a kindergarten 1 once again host a group of award Brighton re;,idents thJ · wnrf r In addition to the :!6 to 30. and girb b GUTTER PRO TECTION SYSTE~ LIFETIME WARRAN"Y "Never climb FREE ESTIMATES a ladder Register Today for the 2006 again." CALL TODM! Dove Maynord Bay State Summer Games! 25 Different Sports - All Ages and Abilities Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Baton Twirling,Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Juniors Basketball, Judo, Lacrosse, Shooting, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, - No more ~ dangerous ladders I Synchronized Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, I - No more messy, overflowing gutters \ , Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, 6 v 6 Field Hockey, 7 v 7 Soccer -Helps to prevent insect infestation ~ ~ .. I .. . - .. For more infonnation and to register, please visit: • • www.baystategames.org or call (781)932-6555 • fdy licensel& Insured • Lifetime Wominty • MA lic.#119535 • nw.gutteriiebetHl,com I ffB' ~ rum-~ SBLf rteN balance WftZRll J"1J"" • ~ :=.--::- .,.::...-::..,. .J www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, June 16, 2006 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 25 •' Gennan graduates day,May26. picted by local playwrights, di made Lasell College's spring Finneran plan to attend Suf rected and acted by some of the 2006 dean's list. A member of the from Amherst College folk University in the fall. area's best talent. Cla ·s of 2007, Cordero is major~ Elisa German, daughter of McLaughlin plans to attend Brighton resident Sue Brody's ing in fashion and retail merchan Fausto B. German and Lourdes R. UMass-Lowell.1npia is undecid work ''Peanut Butter Sandwich dising. German of Brighton, graduated ed in his plans fot next year. es" will be among the pieces pre from Amherst College in Amherst sented. Brody received her mas Kelley awanled onMay28. Harrington appointed ter of fine arts degree in creative 'German, who majored in soci writing from Emerson College in Northeastern scholarship olo$)'. entered Amherst College superintendent 1995. She is currently director of Matthew Kelley of Brighton after graduating from Boston Uni Superintendent in-Chief Albert student services at the Boston Ar has been honored as the recipient versity Academy, Boston. German E. Goslin announces the appoint chitectural Center. Her one-act of Northeastern University's received a bachelor of arts degree. ment of Robert P. Harrington to play "Uncharted Territory" was 2006 Joseph Tehan Allston German was one of 430 seniors superintendent, chief of the Bu part of the Arlington Players' Brighton Community Scholar who received their degrees at reau of Internal Investigations. At Playwrights Quadrangle in ship. Amherst's commencement exer a swearing-in ceremony at Boston in April 2005, and will be Kelley, who will be a freshman ci~. Boston Police Headquarters, presented as part of the "Five" this fall, earned a full-year schol '' Goslin administered the Oath of Festival June 15 through 24 at the arship to NU based on his contri U'Vennont awards Office to Superintendent Farring DeVanaughn Theatre in Boston. butions and dedication to the All ton, surrounded by family, Her 10-minute play ''Peanut But ston-Brighton community. degrees to local students friends and fellow officers. COURTESY PHOTO ter Sandwiches" was also select Kelley's service and leadership The following local students =inneran, Mclaughlin and Tapia ecently graduated from Matlgnon "Robert Harrington is a sea ilgh School. ed by Theatre One in Middlebor have been demonstrated, quali-• wb:re awarded degrees during the soned professiorul and brings a ough for their Slice of Life ties imperative for receiving this May commencement ceremonies wealth of inve:iligative experi o sergeant and assigned to a of Anti-Corruption, Internal Af Festival in February. Her three awo.rd. He is the 20th recipient of at> the University of Vermont, ence to his positic n," Goslin said. E and later to the Bureau ofln ~ fairs, Auditing and Review and minute play "My Six-Thirty" was the annual award, given since Burlington, Vt. ''He has a proven track. record as a al Investigations, where e Recruit Investigations. staged by Theatre One in Febru 1987. Kate E. Magner of Brighton re leader and I am confident that as earned a detective rating later th t ary and by the Poco Loco Players An active member of the All ceived a master of education de superintendent, he will be a 'mffie year 'Life in a Nutshell' to in New Mexico in March. ston-Brighton community, Kel gree in curriculum and instruction. tremendous asset to the Boston Harrington began his law e The festival will take place at 8 ley has volunteered at the Veroni Sarah R. Adler of Brighton re Police Departm nt and specifi forcement career in 1983 as a include works of Brody p.m. at TCAN, 14 Summer St., ca Smith Senior Center, where he ceived a bachelor of arts degree in cally Internal Investigations." ice officer serving in Areas C The Center for Arts in Natick Natick. Tickets may be purchased implemented and conducted a English, magna cum laude. Harrington, 52, has accom D. In 1988, after five years of - will host the 10 short works of online through the TCAN Web computer tutor program designed plished a distinguished 23-year vice, he was rated detective nine New England playwrights in site, natickarts.org, or through the to aid and, in some cases, intro Allston residents career within the department as 'igned to Area D. TCAN's second annual festival TCAN box office at 508-647- duce senior citizens to many of Since 1995, he has been assigned As superintendent of the B - of original dramatic works on NEWS WGBH airs rights activist murdered in 1968, her wheelchair. Written, p Independent Lens: friends an elderly stranger - the gay and lesbian subcultures helped found the busing pro duced and directed by Yvo e 'Brother to Brother' Bruce Nugent (Roger Robin- within the Harlem Renaissance 'oxbury Film Festival gram, and her mother was among Farrow, who also stars in s son), the black gay writer who through Bruce's memories. Airs After being rejected by his 1,Jn partnership with the eighth the first black 111udents bused to hort drama. Airs Sunday, July 9, co-founded the revolutionary Sunday, July 9, 9:30 to 11 p.m., annual Roxbury Film Festival: the suburbs iI1 the late 1960s. 9 to 9:30 p.m., on WGBH family, Perry (Anthony Mackie) journal "Fire!!" In this drama, on WGBH 44. From the 2004 ';Celebrating the Vision and the Through cinem. verite and inter From the 2005 festival . a struggling young artist, be- Perry discovers the legacies of festival. Ypice of Filmmakers of Color," views, the film weaves together WGBH airs four films that Kandice's CWTl!nt school life screened at past festivals as part with a family history that has of the Sunday night independent been profoundly shaped by film line-up July 2 and 9, at 9 racially integr ted educational p.m. For more information, visit experiences. With more than 50 wgbh.org/festivals. years separating Kandice's story Roxbury Film Festival takes from the landmark Brown vs. the place July 26 through 30. Screen Board of Education decision, this ings will be hosted at the new film illustrates the ways in which . Roxbury Center for Arts at Hi a truly desegrc.;gated education . bernian Hall, Roxbury Commu system is still atl unachieved goal nicy College. Massachusetts Col- in this country. Produced by !Hge of Art, Northeastern Rachel Tsutsumi. From the 2005 MASS ARSENAL English Premier University and the Museum of festival. mer Basehall J:'jlie Arts. Films include: SOCCER CAMPS Soccer Camps I 'P.O.V.: A Panther in Africa' ps and Clinics ' ' r Pine Manor .., 'Far from Home' The story of Pete O'Neal, a June 26th to June 30th While busing may be a rapidly member of the Black Panther College Lexington, Natick, Wayland Party who, facrng gun charges in S11mm1r Day Camps (a bused to Weston, an affluent, pre the 2004 festival. ~~~~~--~~~~~ •10 one-week programs (i)ominantly white suburb. Now MEADOWBROOK DAY CAMP STAR CAMPS in her last two years of high 'I'd Rather Be Dancing' ·June 26 -September 1 CONCORD MA • 24th Year school, she takes viewers inside While throwing out her memo Scattered o nings in our regular camp program ·half-days (am or pm) for aqes 7-10 STAR Soccer Camp her personal triumphs and daily ries, a paralyzed dance diva (now Session I : ne 26 - July 21 ·full days for aqes TI -13 July 17-21 •Aug. 14·18 •Aug. 21 -25 negotiations: serving as the first wife and mother), i confronted Session II: ly 24 - August 18 ·air-conditioned damoom kitchens STAR Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, black class president, playing the by her ex-lover and dance part· Softball, Field Hockey camps 53 Winchester St, Newton Highlands July 10-14 •July 31-Aug.4 oollege admissions game, defy ner, who shows her that the spirit PLUS NEW TEEM DAY TRIPPING PROGRAM (off Rte.9) 617-795·2223 createacook.com Flag Football ·July 17 ·21 ing stereotypes she feels from of a dancer doesn't die with thl! 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They'll experien Background checks, of this task force will better im A graduate of Boston College, reaches out to mothers who have Roxbury, Dudley area. Cruthird ~s • prove access to votinjl for all of Oate! received his law degree found guns owned by their chil also a physical education teacher ' training needed for our residents, especially our new from Suffolk University Law dren, street workers who are en for Boston Public Schools.-~ Boston bouncers Bostonians." Schcol and was awarded his mas Mayor Thomas M. Menino, in couraging young people to get rid Cruthird has been recognized for njunction with the Boston Po of their guns as a first step away her achievements both on the local. 1 More than 80 patrons at Boston The Voter Outreach nnd Educa ter's in law in global technology e Department and numerous from gang life and all others seek and national level. hotspots have been assaulted by tion Task Force outlirl .s the goals law. Oates is married with two c mmunity and faith-based orga ing to be part of the solution to put Ai the bars' bouncers over the past and objectives of the task force, children. tions, announces the launch an end to the violence," said Pas t1:..ii three years, prompting City Coun the work constituted in achieving New tools unveiled . g of the Boston Gun Buyback tor Chris Sumner, executive di cilor Michael Flaherty to file legis these objectives, a list of recom Bo!;ton ranked ' forPeace. rector of the Boston Ten Point to better track ,, ' lation to mandate background mendations for the Election De eigjhth most The gun buy-back asks city res Coalition, ''We must, and we can, ., checks for a history of violence as partment and a suggested timeline missing children . i ents to "Aim for Peace" and do everything possible to end well as training for all bouncers in which to complete these recom sus1tainable city in U.S. On the day the country recog- • e in a gun for a $200 Target senseless gun violence which is and doormen in the city. mendations. Mi.yor Thomas M. Menino an nizes National Missing Children's card. This program will take taking too many lives and impact 'The vast majority of owners of During the last eight months, nour1.:ed that Boston bas been Day, Dracut Police, Sen. Jarrett T. * ace from June 12 through July ing too many families and com bars, clubs and other establish the Election Department and the ranki!d the eighth most sustainable Barrios and members of the Mass- , 1 . Firearms will be accepted at munities." ments provide a safe environment; task force have been working city in the United States. The 2006 achusetts dental community un ous designated drop-off sites A hotline, 1-888-GUNTIPS, however, I think mandatory back closely together on a vwiet) of re Sustamable City Ranking, re veiled two new tools that they ~ c tywide Monday through Friday has been established for individu forms. leased this month by Sustain will make it easier to track missiri.g ' ground checks looking for a histo m noon to 7 p.m. Drop-off lcr als who do not wish to deliver a ''We are looking forward to con Lami com, measures the sustain children. i. - ~ ry of violence and proper training c tions include every district po firearm to a designated location tinuing to work with Mayor Meni abilil)' of America's 50 largest Legislators and the dental com'·~ for bouncers and doormen is a station and eight additional and would like to arrange for a small thing to ask for the safety of no to make this the best election citie:1. munity have received $25,000 in- ' c mmunity sites. private exchange. The hotline is those who patronize our bars and department in the country and we "We have made significant the Senate's fiscal 2007 budget to The gun buy-back program is a also available for neighbors who are optimistic that the recommen strid! in greening Boston and we create pilot program to expand..., night clubs," said Flaherty. active approach to reduce gun wish to provide information relat dations outlined will make this a appP!ciate being recognized as a tooth-printing in public schools'.' Although bouncer violence is olence and signifies a move ed to criminal activity or can prcr reality," said Denise Gonsalves, natic llil leader in sustainability," Tooth prints are a new and increas= ~ considered one of the most unre ent to inspire a change in atti vide information leading to the ccxhairwoman of the Poll Work said Menino. ''Our work, howev ingly effective tool for trackini 1 ported incidents, the Boston Li e and behavior. This "no ques whereabouts of a "community" er Retention, Recruiunent and er, is never done. Whether it's uti missing children through the scent censing Department reported 37 ns asked" initiative seeks to firearm. Training Subcommittee of the task lizin,; green building techniques, of human saliva and DNA traces r cases of bouncer-on-patron vio e guns off the streets and send a For a complete list of official force. 'The continuation of this purchasing green power or devel left on a dental imprint made of ~ lence in 2004, 32 cases in 2005 ear message that encourages 1 task force says that voting rights is drop-off sites as well as turn-in the child's teeth. ) and 15 so far this year. Flaherty, opin !~ a cleaner vehicle fleet, the ung people to reject a life of a priority for the city of Boston." protocol, visit cityofboston.org/ ''When a child goes missin~ , ·~ who originally called for a hearing city f Boston will continue to e and violence and embrace a AimForPeace. police need every tool possible af "' back in 2004 after a rash of bounc lead by example when it comes to e of personal responsibility, er-on-patron violence, said he is Menino appoints Oates sustt nability and keeping our city their disposable to find the missing pe and peace. Menino cuts ribbon for person quickly," said BarriQS:° • filing the legislation because it's chief information officer healihy and green. I want to thank 'The gun buy-back program is still a problem. Jim Hunt, the city's chief of envi Body By Brandy 4 Kidz 'Tooth prints are a quick and eas)'..,. On the heels of several new latest action put forth by my way to make sure we can find ~.. In addition to background ronment and energy, for his hard ~ni·lllis· tration's ceaseless com Mayor Thomas M. Menino re technology initiatiw .), Mayor child if they get lost." 1 checks, Flaherty wants all bounc worl: in helping us to reach this cently cut the ribbon for Body By Thomas M. Menino announced "tment to fight crime," Menino At a State House press confer'! 1 ers/doormen/floor staff to undergo achievement." Brandy 4 Kidz, the first kids' gym the appointment of \Villiam G. ·d. "As a result of the Strategic ence the Dracut Police Depart1•? training to help them recognize Bel ton has recently implement in the state of Massachusetts that Oates as the city's chief informa rime Council, we continue to ment also introduced the sta~S' 1) and prevent patrons exhibiting ed several major sustainability ini mbine forces with outside combines sports and fitness tion officer. In this c.ibinet-level newest scent discriminating dag; 11 problem behavior from entering tiatives, including: through innovative programming position, Oates will ~ responsible encies and community partners Mason, that can for the first time 3 the establishment as well as pro • Green power: the city pro execute a six-pronged ap to educate, prevent and combat for leveraging the use of technolo track missing children from the 1 vide best practices on how to re cure:! 8.6 percent of its electricity childhood obesity and health relat gy and information al1d working oach to addressing crime, scent of human saliva left on defl.J n move those same patrons without load from renewable sources, rep "ch includes a legislative agen ed illnesses. to improve the busines• of govern tal tooth prints. I!. ,/ physically harming the problem ment and delivery of services rese11 ting the largest municipal with regional and national out In response to the 300 percent Jbo patron, another patron or any staff through technology. purchase of renewable electricity ch; a public health and health increase in childhood obesity over in Nfw England; City's sidewalk repair ·rt .. member. '1 want to welcom~ Bill and his agencies platform; targeted the last three decades, Brandy Flaherty's legislation also has new and exciting idea'I to my cal> • Clean vehicles: the city has 1 w enforcement strategies; edu Cruthird of Body By Brandy Fit project in second season i., the support of Michael Kelleher, impl1 mented a new vehicle pro ness Inc. has teamed up with Blue inet," Menino said. "Ry harness tion and awareness efforts; a CityWalks, the most aggressive:! •.: who manages the Faneuil Hall curetnent policy requiring the pur Cross Blue Shield, ChUdren's ing the power of infonnation and ·de variety of community out sidewalk. repair project in the-1 marketplace. "I fully support the chasr of alternative fuel vehicles, Hospital of Boston and the United technology, we are continuing to ch; and judicial system city's history, which was kicked 'I council president Flaherty's idea," including hybrids, or a vehicle of Way of Boston to launch Body By make the delivery of servires to ges." off by Mayor Thomas M. Menirto •1 said Kelleher. '1 spoke to our es similar fuel economy; Brandy 4 Kidz. our residents the most efficient Aim for Peace will allow indi last May, is now in its second yean. 11 tablishments. Some had reserva • Biodiesel: the city recently "duals to dispose of firearms ''We need to get kids moving and effective that they can be. I am Menino has earmarked $12 rniJ,,. 4 tions, but I told them it was an in purcl iased 650,000 gallons of again," said Menino. ''Brandy has confident that Bill's experience ·thout fear of charges for illegal lion in new capital funding forJ1 expensive and needed action to biodiesel fuel for use in all of its created a gym that makes kids and leadership in IT w1 Uhelp us to ssession when turning in a CityWalks ; that money, couploo., ensure we are providing a safe en hem ~v equipment and diesel vehi want to exercise, complete with achieve our goals." •eapon. This program embraces with existing sidewalk repair cit ,, cles, thereby reducing emissions vironment." Oates, the former senior vice e philosophy that one less gun child-size workout equipment, a sources, will result in a $24 mil•': '1 am not saying that someone by i :> to 17 percent; boxing ring, hip hop classeS and a president and chief information n the streets is one less potential lion program, which will take • Green buildings: the city con an.. .., with a record should not be man officer of Starwood HotelS' and eath. In addition, Aim for Peace rock climbing wall. Here, kids can other year to complete due to \t:s.(j tinllli · to implement the recom ning the door," said Flaherty. '1 Resorts, Worldwide Inc., brings ves community members an op- have fun and develop healthy size. ... do, 11owever, think that anyone more than 20 years of information mea1lations of the mayor's Green rtunity to easily turn in a habits that will last a lifetime." ''Now in its second year, this. _. Buil1ling Task Force, adopting the 1 The nonprofit Body By Brandy with a history of viol~nce is proba technology experiencr to the city eapon and reduce the risk that a progran1 is a great opportunity td bly not the best person you want at US Green Building standards for 4 Kidz is inside Cruthird's larger, of Boston. In his capadt} at Star might be stolen and used for meet constituent requests by mak~ the door to defuse conflicts. I also wood, he had global responsibility coruiruction in the city; · al activity. for-profit Body by Brandy fitness ing needed repairs to our infra; / think that many of these incidents for the performance of the compa • Energy Efficiency: the city is According to Boston Police Su center in Dudley Square. It has a structure," Menino said. "Evei;y. i can be avoided with proper train ny's information technology sys unoirgoing a major overhaul of rintendent-in-Chief Albert E. boxing ring, hip-hop classes and a neighborhood will benefit frotn .., ing, which is to everyone's bene tems and led change and improve existmg city-owned facilities to re oslin, "Do we expect hardened rock-climbing wall. Staff mem this expruisive program." bers will teach the children how to fit." ments in IT services. duce! energy consumption, includ · als to turn in their CityWalks includes the repail'!. warm up on child-sized tread Flaherty's legislation was re '1 am confident that my experi ing -etrofitting traffic signals to eapons? No. However, there is and reconstruction of concrete ; ferred to the Committee on Gov ence in technology management LED , , which are 90 percent more o way to quantify how many mills, then move them to elliptical sidewalks throughout the city. The ; ernment Operations at a recent will translate well to the city's effic ent than traditional bulbs, in ves we have saved by collecting trainers, small rowing machines, projects are expected to be corn,. .:: meeting of the Boston City Coun needs. Technology continues to stalling solar panels at schools and ven one gun. The Boston Police or a child-friendly step aerobics pleted by the fall of 2008. Fottt ·: cil. For more information on the change quickly and, like any busi invet.ting $6 million in energy partment continues to \.VOrk class set to funky house music. contracts have been awarded and .., The goal is to form good habits legislation or to testify, call Flaher ness, the city needs to be able to connervation measures at City lessly making a record number crews will be working on multipl~ ~· ty's office at 617-635-4205, or e Hall and the Boston Public Li and to offer encouragement to a adapt and respond," Oates said. f gun arrests, but the police de projects throughout the construe~ . mail michael.f.flaherty@cityof generation used to more sedentary '1t's about leading a critical func brar) at Copley Square. artment cannot address this issue tion seasons. In the first season[' ~ boston.gov. tion within the administration. I The 2006 SustainLane Sustain- one. Working together as a com- forms of entertainment, program more sites than expected wefe..~ able City Ranking follows: unity to silence gun violence is officials said. For instance, video was looking for a challenge that completed. . • ~..,' , f game screens on the exercise Voter outreach would leverage my experience as 1. Portland, Ore. message that is loud and clear All of these improvements are. bikes don't work unless the pedals and education task a private sector CIO and ID) com 2. San Francisco gun violence in the city of part of Menino's $1.31 billion '. mitment to public service. I look at 3 Seattle oston will not be tolerated." are turning. five-year capital construction plan ~ The city of Boston's Office of force submits report this role as a terrific opportunity to 4 Philadelphia Although all weapons will be titled, 'Together, We CAN' that ~ . Mayor Thomas M. Menino ac do some great things in the city of 5 Chicago ccepted, the gift card will only be Business Development worked reinforces that "Cities Are Neigh- , closely with Cruthird in a number cepted the final report from the Boston." 6 Oakland, Calif. sued for working firearms - no borhoods." Locations for side- ., Voter Outreach and Education Oates joins Menino and his ad 7 ewYork or antique guns. In addition, of ways and offered a variety of re walk repairs were prioritized by sources to her during the site selec Task Force on Friday, May 26. In ministration as the city moves for 8 Boston e turn-in protocol must be pre public safety concerns, handi- • tion and construction of her new August 2005, the task force was ward in information and technolo 9 Denver isely followed. capped accessibility and other.,, facility. These included: identify charged with reviewing the gy services. The city, through a 10. Minneapolis The goal of this program is to public ilhprovement projects th;rt. _, ing a new site, landlord negotia Boston Election Department's WtFi Task Force, is currently in The 2006 SustainLane.com vent gun violence, particularly will occur in the area. Among tl)e. tions, construction project man 1 policies and procedures in order to the midst of investigating how to Sustainable City Ranking is a ·olence against Boston's youth, repairs to be made are those com;. agement, assistance with provide advice to the Elections bring free wireless technology to pee:· reviewed benchmark study 'Y removing as many guns as piled from constituent reports ~ permitting and licensing issues, a Department. neighborhoods throughout the m~ huring each city's cumulative ssible from Boston streets and the Public Works Department, th<; $60,000 loan to assist ~th the cost 1 'The right to vote· is a founda city. In addition, Meruno is prepar performance based on 15 eco mes over the course of one Mayor's 24-Hour Hotline and th~\ 1 of new equipment for the gym and tion of what makes America the ing to launch a new City Web site noa11c and quality-of-life cate onth. As part of this revival ini- Mayor's Office of NeighborhoqQ_,, a $2,500 technical assistance grant great country that it is today, and I this summer, which will help to gorws. The index integrates al ·ative , officials are teaming up Services, , ; to cover the cost of an accountant applaud the hard work of the Voter make city information more ac mout 2,000 data points from ·th the faith community in a spe (Note: Items ajlpearing in P I 1 .J "Ever since I an remember, c o w • p a r a d e~ I've loved he ping people.'' 63 () o TtJ______.. 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Prefer Out and Read Program Volunteer opportunities ence may bo to contribute time in des grants for health cen The Massachusetts Substance with homeless children Combined Jewish Philan public areas, such as the informa ters to tablish pediatric literacy thropies offers volunteer pos1>1bili Abuse Information and Education Horizons for Homeless Chil tion desks, ,¢1 shop or the Pa program for their patients. A flex Helpline seeks volunteers for ties for people of all ages and inter tient/Family Resource Center. ible sc ule is available, includ dren is seeking volunteers to inter ests. Possibilities include teaching phone service to persons affected act and play with children living in Volunteers 1'1liY also provide ad ing eve g and weekend hours. by alcoholism and substance a child or adult to read, sharing local family and domestic vio ministrative help or support an Ifin ted in volunteering, call abuse. The Helpline provides time with an isolated senior, mak area such rul focxl services. There Tamara onig at 617-783-0500, lence shelters. ing a difference in the lives of chil training, supervision, flexible A commitment of two hours a may be thos;· who wish to have di ext. 156 , or e-mail tkonig@jm scheduling and is T accessible. dren, visiting new mothers, keel rect patient contact, volunteering schc.org The center is at 287 week for six months is required. ing the hungry or u1.,ing Volunteers must have computer time assistir ~patients in a clinical Western ve., Allston. experience; in recovery from ad Horizons offers daytime and professional skills. evening shifts. department >r on an inpatient unit. diction helpful but not necessary. For more information, call The new D. na-Farber Cancer In Nancy at 617-558-6585. Jewis Community For more information to be a Samaritans stitute at P ulkner Hospital will Volu eer Program volunteer, call 617-536-0501, ext. need volun ~ to provide staff 201, or visit the Web site at needs volunteers Educational Surrogate support and 1SSistance to patients. Com ed Jewish Philan- n helplineonline.com. Jbe Samaritans is looking for Parent Program The hospital's goal is to match thropies vites all moms and dads vo).unteers to staff their listening its positionn to volunteers' inter to sh their child/children with help line. This service is free, con seeks volunteers ests and skills so that volunteers some 1 ely but friendly seniors. fidential and available 24 hours a The Educational Surrogate Par will have a rewarding experience. Togethe , introduce the child to the ent Program is seeking volunteers Volunteers honor a service com joys an rewards of volunteering WELCH HEALTH CARE ~y. through stories and laughter and , Volunteers will answer calls 18 and older to make special edu mitment of it least one four-hour LEGAL NOTICE make a new friend. The Jewish Public Announcement Concerning Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC frpJD greater Boston area individu cation decisions for students shift per wei·k. Hours are flexible, Comm ·ty Volunteer Program als struggling with loneliness, de whose parents are unknown or un and some weekend ac;signments helps · g the right volunteer Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC, c/o the Welch Health Care and Retirement p~sion or suicidal feelings who available. Hundreds of children in are available. Volunteer benefits Massachusetts need concerned include fre! parking, free meals oppo ·ty. Call Nancy or Mari- Group, Inc., located at 52 Accord Park Drive, Norwell , Massachusetts 02061 ne(ld someone to talk to. lyn at 17-558-6585, or e-mail ("Applicant") intends to file an amendment with the Massachusetts Department of Public , ~ volunteer training is free. adults to help them with their ~ and on-the· job training. Volun Health on June 9, 2006 in connection with the approved but not yet implemented cial education programs. Surro teers are wt; come to participate in jcvp@c .org. determination of need Project No. #4·1445 for 78 Level II nursing home beds to be : Tjl~ Samaritans has call centers in located at 170 Corey Road, Brighton, Massachusetts 02451 (the "Projecr). botli Boston and Framingham. gate parents help develop ar1rl ap various evt·nts and educational Call 617-536-2460 or visit samari prove plans that meet the student's programs throughout the year. The Applicant is requesting an amendment to the approved project in accordance with educational needs. It takes aprrox call 105 CMR 100.756. The Project includes new construction and substantial renovation at ~hope.org for more informa For more information, spice of the Good Shep th.e former St. John of God Hospital involving 5,518 gross square feet ("GSF") of new tioi;i. irnately 10 to 20 hours a y~ir to Susan Fr051, volunteer coordina king volunteers to make construction and 35,425 GSF of renovated space. The current approved maximum adequately represent a child. No tor, at 61 ~' 983-7424 or e-mail home sits and to help in the of capital expenditure ("MCE") $4,943,900 (October 2005 dollars). in the Application '• previous special education experi sfrost@fau,merhospital.org. Beacon is requesting approval to increase the project MCE to $5,580,808, in substantial MIT Museum announces fice. H me visit volunteers pro part to cover unexpected costs for code compliance, unforeseen conditions identified ence is required. vide co ort and support to peo during renovation and equipment upwades. If approved, the requested increased MCE For more information, call the will be significantly below the Projects original approved MCE of $7,452,556 (July 2004 new.._ volunteer program Volunte1n needed ple wi life-limiting illnesses and Educational Surrogate Parent Pro dollars). The :MIT Museum is looking VistaCar t· Hospice invites indi to their amilies. for new volunteers to work with gram at 508-792-7679 or c mail Care provided to individuals Persons who wish to comment on the proposed amendment must submit written [email protected]. viduals to J1rovide friendly visits, comments within 20 days of the filing date of the requests or the publication date of this s~ents and the general public to emotional lupport, or errands for in their wn homes and in nursing notice, whichever is later, to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, deepen their experience while vis its patients md families in Water homes. 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