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rnJll Community Newspaper Compahy FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 , 2004 Vol. 9, No.17 3 Sections 75~ I I ·I COLLEGE STUD E T CRIME Pow! CounCi ors call t r· crackd wn Officials, neighbo s sick of noise, parties, d 'nking

By Erin Smith STAFF WRITER irst, there were the riots foll wing the Red Sox World Series victory. The , a raucous toga Fh ouse party hosted by Bosto College students, followed by the binge drinking an partying at the re­ cent Harvard versus Yale football g e, and the arrest of one former University o 1cia1 at yet anoth­ er out-of-control party, which arri e with the start of each weekend in Allston-Brighton Since school started ii) Septem r, almost 100 col­ lege students have been arrested i Allston-Brighton for charges ranging from disorderl conduct and drug possession to assault and battery d public urination, mostly stemming from drunken d loud parties, po­ lice reported. The numbl'rs do not ven begin to count court summonses issued for under ge drinking. Enough is enough, said City C uncilor Jerry Mc­ Dermott. "We can't afford to have people oving out of All­ ston, Brighton and Mis~ion Hill. I 's not fair. People deserve a decent night's lileep," sai McDermott. Misbehaving student\ nre also s etching police ser­ vices in Allston-Brighton to the li ·t. "We honestly would have e ough [police re­ sources] if the police we1 en 't alwa s babysitting these students getting rip-roanng dru every weekend," Sy J.M. Lawrence D:stiict Court ~aidMcDennott Young said. ending: according to in\ estigator.. McDermott and fellow City ouncilor Michael An Estonian pimp who turned ill~­ Roman Valdma. 38. ho bee e a Both prosecutors and Yaldma had Ross spent the fall drafting a city ordinance to help gal immigrants into sex workers at~s U.S. citizen 14 )ears ago, heepi hi) sou!!ht a horter sentence of 16 months.. clean up unruly student behavior n Boston's neigh­ Brighton massage parlor got them - told the judge, 'Tm sOIT) for hat Valdma·s attorney, Thomas J. But· borhoods. The University Accou tability Ordinance imum 41-month federal prison se - I've done. I'm ready to ace the on­ ters. pointed to a transcript of the gov· would require every university i Boston to collect tence last week from an irate judge. sequences." emment's secretly taped conversa­ and maintain a directory of the n es, addresses and "You got these people to co e But Valdmu 1;aid he ne\er a'-sault­ tion ofValdma talking to one woman telephone numbers of all enrolled tudents and list all here friendless and alone, unable o ed any of the seven \.\Omen • ho as proof he never coerced her. When university properties used as stu ent residents. The speak the language. You turned n came from fa10nia and \.\ orked fc r he a

AC . TO HELP 'Atra edyof Caring ti r Katie overw elming Neighborhood reach s out to little girl with disa ilities :~ magn tude' · By Erin Smith STAFF WRITr R Local doctors, do ors contribute to It takes a village to raise a child, or so e saying goes. For Katie Gibbons, it takes one ciose-kni North Allston battle AID in Africa neighborhood. Last week, 15 of Gibbons' nci!lbbors id friends offi- By David L. Harris Tylenol and mulmiiamin ," said cially launched a founda- ~ · STAFF WRITER Slavin, president of ~lassachu­ tion in her name to provide Socor.d in a five-part series setts General Ho,pital. life-long care for her. how Katie about the David Brudnoy That wa., it. No drug It all started when Katie, Fu,,P for AIDS Research. cocktails. No advarn.:ed a petite 5-year-oid-going­ of all their \\1ien Dr. P;!ter Slavin therapy of an) kind. Ju t on-6 with hioud ringlets, dthey traveled around South an o\er-the-oounter outgrew her stroller last Afri4'a on a recent tiip headach~ remedy and spring. help." witftl"Jeading AIDS re­ various other pills. Katie has been legally seare.hers, he noticed 'The ahilil) to deliver blind since she was an in- one ...tragic part of the drugs to patients [in fant. Although there has ------­ vorRcoM 1i;~1TY South Afftl.!31 is tragically never been a clear medi.:al AIDS pandemic there. NEWSPAPl: (",~R ES 'Thi! most common slow," sm until recently al develupmentai delay, a term her father Jim, hates be­ deficiency syndrome] used were been in denial about !he PJead of cause it implies that c...1e day Katie will be le to walk and

oi the v'uus. speak, which is unlikely. The spread of AIDS i quickly Neighbors watched through the su INSIDE wreaking havoc ir Africa. In Kati.e's paren~ struggled with transportin South Afiica alon~. the numberof new wheelchair in thr small family car. J Gibbons, in 10 adults infected with the virus has desperation, even used bungee cords to s ap the wheel­ Community Notes 12 . risen from 1 to 20 percent m JUSt chair tu the roof of the car on a few tiips t pick up Katie 12 years. And, in sub-Saharan --Crlir.e 9 Africa, a region v.tnch include KATIE, page 21 Destinations 20 GIFTS OHfOPE, age 6 Library Notes 13 i\IAEL .--- The finest Opituaries 8 . ~ (:lllR( H)R.\( 'TH: m Ppllt!cal Notebook 24 Swiss Watch Repair ~ J~ Sports Authorized Sales & Seivice BESTOF BOSTON I 21. 4 8 Auto Shawm t Properties Work lnjurries (Al ALPHA OMEGA 134 Tremon Street • Brighton DIAMONDS SINCE 1976 '~ v (mU"t'ca i 'llfrtch cC: ~tiUHOml •fJNduliKi.< I Your Neigh orhood Realtor® 425 WASHINGTON STREET Natick Matt 508-655-0700 556 Camhridg• t., Brighton Burlington Matt 781-272·4016 BRIGHTON CENTER• 617-254-1130 Prudential Ctr., Boston 617-424-9030 (617) 787-2121 Ample Free Parking Harvard Square, Cambndge 617-864-1227 7 98 23 8 6 000 9 2 (617) 787-87 0 J@ Page 2 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, Decemll_er_3-',_2_004___ :-----:------:------.,.+--:-----+------+·-all_s_to_n_bn~· gh:::...._to_n_ta_b_.c_om_

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1 Here's a list of what's p- Volunteers needed The Jackson Mann Community • Boston Youth Connection for munity ~eater, Tae Kwon ~ pening at Oak Square Fi ily Center Preschool is now enrolling teens, at two sites: West End and m ·al arts, and computer Volunteer intere ted in for this year. The full-day pro­ Preschool is House and Faneuil Gardens De­ classes. ·'. YMCA, 615 Washington St., coaching youth basketball and Brighton. gram, which runs 8 am. to 6 p.m., accredited by velopment. Jackso Mann encourages r~i­ soccer leagues may comae Mondays through Fridays, serves iation for the • Adult education programs, for dents to suggest additional e~ Stephanie }-funter at 617-787- children from ages 2.9 years to 5 Children. ages 18 and older. Includes Adult richrnent activities they wo41.d Sign up for after· 8663. Volunteers intere ·ted in years. Children with special needs Basic Education, External Diplo­ like to s available at the com­ school childcare coaching in adaptive PE pro-: up to 7 years old can also be en­ ma, GED and ESOL. The pro­ munity nter and will strive to' La­ grams may contact Man rolled in the program gram is funded by the Massachu­ provide w programs whenev~ The Oak Square YMC Porte at 617· 787-8663. fers after-school child c Preschool Director Denise Vo­ setts Department of Education. possible. the Oak Square YMCA an tolato describes the program as • Recreation for all ages. Activ­ Jackso Mann Community Winship School. Register Spaulding "safe and nurturing, fun and en­ ities include teen basketball; base­ Center, 5 Cambridge St., is one child for three, four or five Rehabilitation gaging." The program's cunicu­ ball and soccer clinics; and bas­ of46 fac1 ities under the jurisdic­ per week. The Y offers pie up lum, said Votolato, meets Depart­ ketball soccer and volleyball tion of B ston Centers for Youth at St. Columbkille's and St. workshops ment ofEducation standards for 3- leagues. and Fam Lies, the city of Bostons Anthony's schools. e Workshofl" are held the first and 4-year-olds, and includes liter­ • Community learning centers largest y uth and human service YMCA is a transportation top Monday of e\'ery month at acy, science, math and social stud­ for all ages at two sites: Hamilton agency. esides JMCC, the com­ for Boston Public Schools. p­ p.m. and are delivered by a ies. School and St. Anthony's School. plex in f·on Square houses *e plications for the fall are ow Spaulding Rehabilitation Ho - ,The children also participate in Jackson Mann Elementary being accepted. Financial as­ pital physi~l therapi t. Work­ field trips, music and dance Enrichment activities School the Horace Mann sistance is available and the shops will be tailored to indi­ lessons, cooking and other enrich­ School fi the Deaf and Hard .of YMCA accepts state vouc vidual intereMs. Drop-in fonnat ment activities. The preschool pro­ Activities include Weight Hearing. For information abo1u with members of the oommuni vides breakfast and an afternoon Watchers, Alcoholics Anony­ prograt and activities, call tk ty welcome. Registration i not nack. Parents and families are mous, the Allston-Brighton Com- JMCC o e, at 617-635-5153. Now hiring required. Held m the Technolcr The YMCA is now g gy Center on the lower level. lifeguards and swim ins c­ • Ask-a-Physical Therapi t Support for ass Support for abuse women ., tors, gymnastics instruct rs, - Every Monday (except fo Voices Against Violence is a Do you need the support of comm . All meetings are free sports coaches and child are workshop Monday ) at 6 p.m .. support group for survivors of someone who knows what you're and open to members weekly or staff. The Y offers competi ·ve a physical th1.:rapist is available sexual assault, meeting Wednes­ going through? Ca! a Myrna "as need " pay rates and a free meml;>er­ to answer que tion . On oin days at 7 p.m. People have the Vazquez, an organization that The l~ation and proce mgs ship to all employees. StoR by in the lobb)' ·if the oak Square right to control \\hat they do with serves urvivors or domestic vio­ .ire stnctl confidential. For more and fill out an application. I YMCA. their bodies. If sexual activity oc­ lence, offers safe confidential mfonnati n, phone 1-800-922- curs against anyone's will, even if support groups for women in the 2600.

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Page 4 Allston-Brighton TAB www.allst nbrightontab.com s, rakes in $20 000 . By Patrick Hedlund some of whom arri ed at the ire as early CORRESPONDENT as 5:45 a.m. to set up, helpeq guide run­ "We'll worry about dinner later 'said ners alon~ the re tructured Brighton Tsuyoshi Oba after crossing the finish course and as i ted with new computer­ line at this year's Boston Volvo 5 Char­ ized ankle timers PfQVided by Bay State ity Race on an unusually balmy anks­ Race Service . ' . giving morning. Oba, who t k his As marathoners know, competitive daughter, Sara, along for the ride in her racing can be a ~eling challenge, but stroller, joined close to 700 other nners this day, smile pread acros the faces of at Ray Ciccolo's Volvo Vill ge in most of the runners cro ·ing the finish Brighton for the seventh annu event line. sponsored by the dealership in c pera­ "It's nice to get a run in before you cel­ tion with Best Buddies of M sachu­ ebrate toda}," aid the race' winner, 39- setts. year-old Terry Mc att of:'lleedharn, v.ho .. The race, which helped raise money finished with a time of 16:28. 'Then you for Best Buddies' mission of p11 viding don't feel so guilty at dinne~." social and professional opportu ties for ''We dragged hiJn out of bed for this," developmentally disabled indi iduals, said Yvonne Mob: of hi friend. Hunter gave runners from Massachus tts and Bennett Daggett. who fini. 'hed in second around the country the chance o com­ place. " It justifies stuffing our faces pete on one of the most popular olidays later." ·' for racing events. Competitors and volunteers from "Ijopefully we will continue o make Connecticut, Maine, New Hamp hire, ' ..·'• this. Jnto one of the top events on anks­ New York, Pennsylvania and Washing­ " gi ving," said race director Bob y Gau­ ton, D.C .. ran and worked .,.,;th locals to dreau, who was also master- f cere­ make this year's race such a succe s. Ra> monies. "We had a lot of positive Ciccolo him elf. clad in shoru and a T­ feedback and a lot more p cipation shirt, aho joined the pack o promote the than we did last year." event. Runners of all ages and abili ·es gath­ ''We feta lot ofcommunity and neigh­ ered in the parking lot before e 9 a.m. borhood imohement,'' . aid Ciccolo, start time, some stretching eir legs who works .,.,,th area companie to help road race at Ray Clccolo's Boston Volvo In Brighton. Clcross new Volvos to loosen , others the cau-;e. The race. which rai ed ap­ taking in a free banana or cup f coffee proximately SI0.000 in 2003, took in Kathleen Bum . She aw any familiar bigger fund-raisers we have in the state," "We're shootin for a thousand [par- from tents manned by seve of the more than 20,000 thi Thanksgiving, faces return this year, l eluding more said Bums. ticipant1;J next said. Ciccolo. event's 35 volunteers. The v lunteers, according to Be t Buddie State Director volunteers than ever. 'Th s is one of the And hopefully it will continue to grow. 'That's our goal."

- 1 Free anksgiving meal s hearts, tu es / By Patrick Hedlund Because The Kells recently CORRESPONDENT changed i menu to Asian cuisine Al Gricus knows the true m - kitchen. "Nobod> else can do it A cornucopia of diners - from "No one, young or nnd uses erent equipment from ing of Thanksgiving. but me," he SJJd ,.,.;th a grin. infants and retirees to immigrants old, should be on what it u ed before, the owners Ever since he retired 22 y Gricus joinoo do1ens more vol­ and the homeless - ate in or took enlisted help ofBob O'Guin of ago, Gricus has helped serve the unteers who prepared and eel out plates of turkey, stuffing, their own on Alinda's Li Subs and Pizzas in holiday feast to locals in the c m­ hot food on Thanksg1\ ing at The mashed potatoes, corn, squash Thanksgiving." provide large ovens to munity by volunteering at e Kells and Great Scott m Albton. and apple pie to get their holiday . At Great Scott, the Kells restaurant's free Thanks ·v­ For a combined 34 years, the two fill. Some chose a pint of Guin­ Terry Quinn, cooked the dinners at ing dinner in Allston. The 88- restaurants have offered fI'ee nes or a bottle of Bud instead of owner of The Kells Ives and brought it in o)d, self-p110Claimed "oldest'' ol­ meals to anyone who might not the traditional fare, but everyone the re taurant. Uhteer worked all day to e have the opportunity to celebrate a left satisfied. ard work, but for Al Gri­ ¢at no one left with an e traditional Thanksgi\ing runner. "Everyone leaves here today brother on the phone. xperience was a plea- siomach or, in his case, any "Everyone' \l.elcome, noque - feeling better," said Charlie Vasili­ 'That really took me aback," meal drowsiness. lions asked," said Frank Strenk, ades, a 15-year veteran-volunteer said Quinn. seeing people, meeting But the volunteers' involvement "I pour all the coffee my the owner of Great ~ott. at The Kells. 'They're apprecia­ d helping people," he aid Gricus, who manned th And many took him up on the tive of being a part of this. Without provided the most inspiration on at's what keeps me this last Thursday in November. beverage station next to offer. the oommunity and its efforts, this going."

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F. d interesting things to do in the ..B community --- --~~- Page 6 Allston-Brighton TAB Fri , December 3, 2004 FROM PAGE 'The were dying with fe d without hope' GIFTS OF HOPE, from page 1 dl of Civilization," where chil­ South Africa, close' to 60 percent, dr n have been left motherless ''What the researchers or 13.3 million people, of all peo­ fatherless in record numbers. ple with AIDS are women. though Walker knew that are doing here will surely 'This is a tragedy of over­ S was spreading throughout help save countless whelming magnitude," said ·ca, the disease was especial­ Slavin. "Shame on us if we don't ly arsh on the sub-Saharan sec­ people from AIDS. The do anything." tio of the continent, \\-here close task is essential. The Slavin traveled to South Africa to 0 percent of the world's HIV with well-known AIDS re­ (hu an immunodeficiency time is now." searcher Dr. . Bruce Walker, the v· s) patients live. And he knew director of the Partners AIDS Re­ So th Africa, where 5.3 million David Brudnoy search Center at MGH and a pro­ S patients reside, was at the fessor at the nter of the battle. Partners established a commu­ School of Medicine. at we found there was that It was the late 1980s when nity-based mv care center in the was no research mfrastruc­ KwaZulu-Natal province, Walker started investigating the tur " Walker said. "So we start­ called iTHemba, which means impact of the AIDS virus on the ed small research project, and African people, specifically in "hope" in Zulu. He also set up we very rapidly realized that the AIDS research and training Uganda. The disease had already ther were doctors that were at the Nelson Mandela School been recognized and in some trai ed but didn't have the op­ ways, contained in the U.S., but of Medicine. The opening of the po nities." research and <;are centers were it was another story for the "Cra- ith Walker's involvement, largely due to private donations. Walker's;research and Mass. General' outreach to South Brudnoy Fund donations. said that an AIDS vrccine could African patients with AIDS are For Dr. Henry Sunpath, head ~ funded, in part, by the David be available in 10 oj 20 years or 0 of the HIV treatment hospital the perhaps never. I Brudroy Fund for AIDS Re­ J Dream Centre at McCord Hospi­ search at Mass. General. I Founded 10 years ago by tal in KwaZulu-Natal province David Brudnoy, the WBZ-AM - home to the largest percent­ ·How to help talk show host and film critic for age of AIDS patients in South Donations to The Community Newspaper Compa­ Africa- battling AIDS is a mat­ David Brudnd).· Fund ny, the Brudnoy Fund provides ter of personal faith. should be sent to: David unrest{icted funds for clinical, re­ "They were dying with fear Brudnoy Fund1Gifts 'of search and community outreach to · and without hope," said Sun­ Hope, Massachusetts initiatives in both Boston and . path of his involvement in AIDS research and treatment. General Hosp~tal De­ South Africa. Contributions also velopment Office, JOO help researchers respond to new "I'm exercising my faith and Charles River Plaza, discoveries, quickly apply them compassion." Sunpath said that his faith in Suite 600, Boston, MA to patient care and help develop a 02114. strategy to battle HIV and AIDS. helping people won't waver, es­ You can read last pecially considering the statistics The Brudnoy Fund is the of­ week'.\ interview with ficial charity for the Allston­ at just about every hospital in the David Brudnoy about Brighton TAB' 2004 Gifts of province: At least 70 percent of the } 11nd at lJ.'ww.all­ PHOTO CO\JRTESY !• KRISTA 00tn Hope charity drive. the patients admitted have HIV stonbrightontab~com. Dr. Kayode Ajao examines a patient at St. ary's Hospital In ~atal, part ''What the researchers are or AIDS. of an effort supported by the David Brudno Fund for AIDS Re.aarch. doing here wilJ surely help save Sunpath and other researchers l Ope ic Hot Air Balloon Rid g Glider Ride Gift Certific fes! Hous 1 Sun., Dec. 5, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 oon

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DIRECTV www.allstonb,rightontab.com Friday, December 3, 2004 Allston·Brig~ton TAB, page 7 PAGE ONE Officials rack down on student • CRACKDOWN, from page 1 dresses 30 days after the s'tart of "We can't afford to have people movingl>ut of each semester. Boston City Allston, Brighton and Mission Hill. It's not fair. Council will vote on the pro­ posed ordinance on Dec. 15. If People deserve a decent night's sleep." the proposal passes, it would go into effect Feb. 15, 2005. City Councilor McDermott and Ross spent Jerry McDertnott last month meeting with univer­ sity representatives and student Ii o icials a clearer pil..:ture of how cit) to analyze which universities '!! unions about privacy infringe­ m y students live in each neigh- are a burden to city resources and ~ ment concerns. The final com­ hood and which univef:)itie \.\hi h colleges provide insuffi- 06 promise supplies the city with "p oblem students" attend. cient on-campus housing. ~ student addresses but not names. ~ t month, Mayor Tom Bo ton Inspectional Services rganizing a c u- "Students have a right to priva­ i M nino criticized ar~a universi- will al o be able to crack down atch meeting ·n the 0 cy, but they don't have the right tie for failing to expel a single on !legal boarding houses and coming ks to organi any to trample on the rights of the s ent involved in the Red ove rowded ~tudent apartments hard-working taxpayers who live So riots. by looking at the number of stu- neighbors i terested in q elling here 12 months a year," said Mc­ e proposed ordinance could dent living at each address, Mc­ student ·es in B hton Dermott. Jea to forcing uni\.ersities to Dennott said. neighborh s near BC. Police have already collected a tak responsibility for student . Other Allston-Brighton resi­ To find ut more abo t the database of 60 "problem" ad­ be avior, said McDermott. A dent are taking matters into their upcoming r: ·ime watch ting, dresses known for loud parties, col r-coded map of ,ollege-stu- own hands. contact Bi( Haas at 61 277- but the ordinance would give city de t residences would allo"' the Bill Haas, a Brighton resident 5300. DA tells c. liege of student prose uti

By Jennifer Rosinski chu etts College of Art comes mo~ng hours of Oct. 21 after the two sosroN HERALD , one day after Mayor Thomas M. Red Sox clinched the American Suffolk District Attorney , Me ·no \ slammed\ school for League pennant with a dramatic Daniel F. Conley last week sent ' faili g to expel student.., arrested \ict over archrival New York his first letter to a college con- in e boo,ze-fueled,chao .. Yankee firming a student had been prose- C ps caught senior Jonathan Chambe Jain's disorderly con­ cuted for hi s role in the Red Sox Ch berlain, 21', running duct case \.\ continued without victory celebrations run-amok in 1 thro gh traffic on Hun·ard Av- a finding on O\. 23. He was or­ November. clad \only in underwear, dered to perf~ 40 hours of Conley's letter to the Massa- ers and socks in the earl~- communit) service and attend

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The Joseph M. Smith Communi­ ty Health Center, 287 Western Ave., Allston, is a nonprofit organi­ zation that offers comprehensive medical, dental, counseling and vision services to all individuals and families regardless ofcircum­ stance. Below are community events offered by the Health Cen­ ter for the month of October. For more infonnation about the events or health center services, call Sonia Mee at 617-208-1580 or visit www.jmschc.org. Free health screenings Go Full Throttle - don't hold Free glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings are held back. Put your heart Into monthly throughout the commu­ everything you do; and nity. Below is a schedule for the you can turn everything month of December. Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-noon, Joseph M. into a work of art. Smith Community Health Center, 287 Western Ave., Allston (call Kim for more information at 617- 208-1581) Dec.13, 9 a.m.-noon, Veronica Smith Senior Center, 20 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton (call Millie for more information at 617-635- 6120) Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-noon, Chinese Golden Age, 677 Cambridge St., Brighton (for more information call 617-789-4289) Dec. 14, 1-3p.m., Common­ wealth Tenants Association, 35 Fi­ delis Way, Brighton (call Michelle for more information at 617-787- 2727, ext. 11) Dec. 17, 1-3 p.m., Common­ wealth Tenants Association, 35 Fi­ delis Way, Brighton (call Michelle for more information at 617-787- 2727, ext. 11 ). Free English class Free Eoglish classes are offered every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m at the Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center. For further informa­ tion, call Kim at617-208-1581. Quit smoking The Joseph M, Smitb Commu­ nity Health Center, in partnership with the Allston/Brighton Healthy Boston Coalition, is offoring a free smoking-cessation program. Out­ reach workers at the health center provide free information and sup­ port for ruiyone interested in quit­ ting smoking. Nicotine Replace­ ment 1berapy (patch/gum) can be offered at a discount. Services and literature are available through the health center in Spanish and Russ­ Eau Jie Toilette Spr1:~.Y. ian: and throughout the oommuni­ 3.3-oz., $46 ty in English and PortUguese. The collection. $12·$46 For more inforrnation about this ptograrn,call: · For English, Sonia Mee: 617- 208-1580 For Spanish, Alicia Castro: 617- 208-1583 Free Citizenship Class This free class will assist people CHARGEllT WITH FILENE'S in preparing to take the citizenship ORDER A YTIME exam. Class will be held Tues­ WE ALsg WELCOME CALL TOL FREE days, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Joseph AMERIC N EXPRESS, VISA M. Smith Community Health MASTER ARD & DISCOVER CARDS 1-800-34 -3637 Center beginning Feb. 22, 2005. To register or receive more infor­ mation, please call Joanna at 617- 208-1582. l l rage 0 KIRilUll'"DflYllWll IKD rnuay, ved:111uc::1 .:>, ..lVV't

Nancy E. Dhoku and her hus­ Arrangements were made b ine of Siena Church, Norwood. Burial was in Highland Ceme­ band, Denni-., of Cape Cod and St. Mary's Sc ool Mary Cain the Joyce F neral Hom Diane M. Patterson of Waltham; 67 Harvard Street, B ookline Waltham. tery, Norwood. Bom in Ireland, 96 Memorial donations may be her brothers, Howard tvfacGlash­ made to the Americ~ Parkin­ ing, Richard MacGlas~g and Robert Jenni~ : her gran9children, Mllf) Cain of Waltham died son's Disease Assoc~, 1250 Holiday E. Melissa DeMasi of Cape Cod, Sunday, Nov. 21. 2004, at the Hylan Blvd., New V

and siblings. Each basket in­ day, Dec. 31, 7 p.m. tp 2 a.m., at Allston-Brighton cludes baby-care items, clothes the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Family Network and books to promote early and Towers, 64 Arlington ~t.. Boston. family literacy for baby and fam­ The Bo)o.Lon Reso\ution Ball The Allston-Bnghton Family celebration kicks off dinner at 7 Network. coordinated by the ily members. Welcome Baby vis­ p.m., and ballroom ~ins at 8:30 Farnil) Nurturing Center of itors speak many languages, and anyone can refer a new baby for p.m. going until 2 a. . This up­ Massachu etts, provides free, scale New Year's e ent attracts educational program for All­ a Welcome Baby visit. To make a referral, call Randi more than 1,500 yo ng profes­ ston-Brighton familie with chil­ sionals from Boston) and across dren age birth to 4 years old. at 617-474-1143, ext. 228, or to make a referral in Spanish, call New Engl.md. It brtngs a local Sandy at 617-474-1143, ext. charity together with Boston's 227. young professional community. One-hunched perc~nt of the Parent and Baby Group silent auction will benefit The Share with and learn from Ellie Fund, whose rpission is to other parents the joys and chal­ fight breast cancer by easing the lenges of parenting babies effects on patients at)d their fam­ Thursdays, l 0 to 11 a.m., for ilies. parents and babies age 1 to 6 The event include a full dinner months; and 11: 15 a.m. to 12:30 option, hors d' oeuvrps, a cocktail p.m., for parents and babies age reception, live jazil, The Felix 7 to 11 months. The program Brown Band, NYC DJ Alex S., a takes place at Brighton-Allston silent auction, casirlo gambling, Congregational Church, 404 prizes and giveaw~ys. At mid­ Washington St., Brighton Cen­ night, they attendan will enjoy a ter. To register or for more infor­ countdown with champagne mation, call Sandy at 617-474- toast. All guests will receive 1143, ext. 227. All are welcome. goody bags from re sponsors. The event is black ti optional, for Parent and Child Playgroups ages 21 and older, ith cash bar Free play. art, music, move­ and discounted hotel rooms are ment and more. De\ elopmt:ntal a' .ulab t programming for children age 1 For n.:,cn;ations and more in­ to 4 years old. formation, log on to www.resolu­ Tuesdays: Playgroups for 1- tionball.com, or qall 781-444- year-olds, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 7771. children age 17 to 24 months with adult; and 11 :30 a.m. to Second Bosto~ 12:30 p.m., for children age 12 Merry Christmas to 16 months with adult. The P K CONTEMPORARY program takes place at l 285B Caroling Mob sings PAK TREE Of LIFE 9'xl 2' 9'x12' Commonwealth Ave., Allston, The Loose Canqn Chorale in­ near Harvard Street. vites the public to jbin the second Wednesdays: Playgroups for Merry Christmas Pirating Mob 2-year-olds, from 9:30 to 11 :30 singing in downtolvn Boston on 11 • 111111 a.m., at Baldwin Early Learning Saturday afternoo11. Dec. 18, and 111111 11 Center, Room 203, 121 Corey in Jamaica Plain on Wednesday Road, off Commonwealth Av­ night, Dec. 22. 111111m enue and Washington Street. The event is free, and open to Siblings younger than 6 months merry singers of alj levels and be­ 110 are welcome. liefs. Sh1:et music and lyrics pro­ Thursdays: Playgroups for 3- vided. Experienced choral 11 111111 year-olds, from 9:30 to 11 :30 singers may joi)'l the Loose a.m., at Baldwin Early Learning Canon Chorale !in rehearsing 1111 1111 Center, Room 203, 121 Corey some more comp~cated songs on Road. Siblings younger than 6 Wednesdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15 in 1111111111 months are welcome. Jamaica Plain. All programs are free. Many Visil the Web ~ite for details languages are spoken. To sign and to RSVP at www.loose- PERSIAN GABEH 1 :EGYPTIAN SULTANABAD 8'1"xl1'6" up, for more infonnation or to be canonchor:tle.org, or call Joel 9'xl2' placed on the monthly mailing Sindelar, directo~. at 617-818- .. list to get a free calendar and 030 I, e-mail jool@loosecanon­ . ; newsletter of all ABFN events, chorale.org. · call Elayne at 617-474-1143, ext. 250. Fidelity offers free financial seminars Pine Street Inn Fidelity lnvestrpents is hosting holiday cards a month-long program of free By sending Pine Stree~ Inn hol­ seminars, f~using on a different iday cards. individuals and busi­ financial topic ea::h week during nesses can belp provide refuge December. Iove~tors of various and suppon to homeless women experience level are welcome to and men. Pine Street cards can be attend the folluf7ing seminars. purchased at the uuline gift sh0p Seminars will take place at 155 at pinestreetinn.org and at mo:;t Congrc~s St., aoston and 80 I Boston-area Barnes & Noble Boylston Sc., Boi;ton. To register stores. for onl! of thes~ free seminars, PERSIAN GABEH 9'x12' This vear·s cards fature a still- call 800-642-6977. 9'x12' life o{ holiday ornaments by Tuesday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. - Boston paimt!r Stephen Cerceil!o, "Seven Strategitjs for a Success­ a wintry scene of the duckling ful Retirement for Pre-Retirees" scuJpnire<; in the Boston Public will teach atten~ees to evaluate Gardens by painter Kevin Shea of retirement readiness; plan for Newburyport, and the West Har­ risks ahead to help minimize their wich-based painter William J. impact on portfolios; and learn ver Maloney's vision of the Custom how Lo build ~sets to generate D needed income in retirement. House Tower on a snowy day. 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Max Santana, 26, of 244 1 Kelton St., was arrested and charged with drug possession on Nov. 19 at 9:30 p.m. Police entered Santana's home with a search warrant and found two packages of alleged . cocaine. Police also confiscated personal papers, keys and drug-packaging paraphernalia from Santana's home, according to reports. Police also noted Santana had a previous outstanding arrest war­ rant from Brighton District Court CON ORD for possession and distribution of Style defined drugs. Sarncnga Chronograph Police responded to a call 2 for larceny at Marty's Liquors at 193 Harvard Ave. on Nov. 23 at 12:30 p.m. A store employee told police he discov­ ered an expensive bottle of wine missing from the wine vault. The $8,000 bottle of 1945 Mouton Rothschild wine was marked with a "V" for victory and was first distributed after WWII, the employee told police. An unknown suspect reportedly removed the Mouton Rothschild and replaced it with a different bottle of wine sometime after Nov. 20. The vault is usually accessed only by store employ­ ees, police said. A day earlier, an employee of another department asked a wine manager which BARMAKIAN JE wine was the most expensive in DIAMONDS SINOI the store. Police are investigating 10$TON NASHUA, NH FRAMINGHAM the matter. 617 .227.3724 803.888. 7800 1508.8 72 .54154 12-packs of Corona beer with a beaten by five men while they ...... ,.,,, ..... Police responded to a call for New Jersey driver that listed his were leaving the bar. The sus­ 3 breaking-and-entering a height as 5 feet 4 inches. Police pects fled in a dark-colored sports motor vehicle at 2121 also confiscated from Filho a W- utility vehicle, the victims told Commonwealth Ave. on Nov. 22 fonn with a picture under a ec­ police. One victim suffered facial at 12:51 a.m. Witnesses told ond fake name. All documents cuts and a sore right rib. The police they saw an unknown man were forwarded to the police's other suffered facial cuts and a smash the passenger side window fraud unit, police said. sore hand. Both refused medical of a blue 2000 Toyota Celica and attention. One suspect was an steal the radio. Police also noted Police responded to a call employee of the bar, victims told GIFTWRA that all four tires were stolen from 8 for person hit with a blunt police. a black 2002 Honda Civic parked object at 1277 Commonwealth across the street. The suspect ve. on Nov. 25 at l :07 am. The Matthew Monahan, 25, drove away in a black Honda ictim was bleeding from the 12 of 207 East 37th St., Civic with halogen headlights, a ead and told police that several , was arrested and yellow "support our troops" ~unknown men h

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The Arctic is warming twice as fast as other parts of the - i:>lanet, leading to the ripp e of impacts climate experts ha\e 1 ,Oren warning about for y s. Fresh water from melting ice \ ' dilutes ocean saltwater, eatening the currents so impor- :: ~nt to weather patterns. ong-term warming will likely 1 I• ·bring New England a sho -term deep-fre~ze if, as some scientists project, the gulf stream goes south. Ocean levels will rise by about a meter (39.4 inches) by 2100. That's enough to displace 17 mi ·on people in Ban glade h alone. :ti1e scientists say, while c using all of Florida outh of Miami to disappear bene th the waves. The second report is e draft environmental impact study· for the Cape Wind roject, a field of 130 wind-driven turbines planned on Nan cket Sound. Prepared by the Army Corps of Engineer , the 3,800-page report concludes the environmental impact of the wind farm would be mini­ mal. A few hundred birds each year may collide with the C.IV£ THE F COMPA SSION THIS OLll>A'I rurbi~es. Fish and shellfis populations may be disrupted tf during construction but uld return and flouri h. Property values won't be affected. oaters will have to Y.atch where . ..they are going, but with e turbines a quarter-mile apart, ; they should have plenty o room to maneuver. LETTERS ; The report will do littl to quiet Cape Wind's loudest ~ critics, which include Go . and Sen. T~ the volunteers. to Dennis ~ Kennedy, whose Hyannis rt home looks out on the 1te of I would like to thank the oppor­ Minehane's ~ the wind farm. Aesthetics has always been the opponents' tunity to thank all of the people ·ng the flower We want to hear fro you. Letters or guest colwnns should be ...... ·-·~·tien and signed; i real complaint, and if the aft report holds up to scrutiny, involved in our 22nd annual very special ; Thanksgiving dinner, held at the a daytime phone n is required for ver- : the only objection left s ding. era! manager, 1 Kells Thursday, Nov.25. ification. Letter length ould be no more than What ties these two s dies together is the scientific con- ooking all the With a wonderful diversity of t downtown 300words. people, this year was definitely : sensus that greenhouse g es from burnin~ fo il fuels are Street, "Alin- By mail: The TAB Comm : behind the coming clima change crisis. the busiest Thanksgiving dinner ters to the Editor, P.O. Box 91 12, N we have ever held. All of the vol­ fax: (781) 433-8202. By e~1nail: . If we want to slow glo al warming, we need to come up unteers did a splendid job taking [email protected]. ~ with technologies that pr uce clean electricity from renew­ care of all the guests and mal : become serious particip ts in the effort cut back on the he Boston Ciiy Council is mul ·n g the i pollution that is killing · planet. Global warming i no idea of creating dog parks devel- e [Boston] are the only city in the nation th t doesn't really ~ longer a theory to be toss aside by conscrvatiYe as left­ T oping guidelines for their ation designate areas to deal with this " :: wing nonsense. It is real d we must all ri e to the chal- and maintenance. City Councilor Ross has proposed an ordinance to create do parks City Councilor Maura Hennigan ~ lenge of conquering this anger. To ignore it is to turn our aero the city. Ross told the Sou End i backs on the world our c 'ldren, grandchildren and all fu- News, "It's been apparent to me from i ture generations will inhe ·t. ever, often see other dog owners still doing ov.mer's job. I walk my dog, I don 't e xpect I what once did before I smartened up about the city of Quincy ailing after me with a l a responsible dog o~rner. shovel. Why should folks in Boston expect SAL GlARRATANI Councilor Mike Ross hopes an ordi­ any different? May e, if more dog owners can get passed quickly. Under the pr9- were doing a better job, we wouldn't have pose guidelines of the ordjnance, a group of th.i s poop risis toda . ations [with] peopie who live in our down­ folks neighborhood assodations or pet Boston and other cities have strict leash town neighborhoods, so 111..a ny of whi h own groups could submit a proposal to tbe laws which means at you break the law 254 Second Ave., P.O. Box 112, Needham, MA 02A94 6171254-7530 dc•gs, just huw much of a need there is havt: Parks Department for establishing a when yot1r dog " 'do" roams unleashed EDI TO - W AYNE BRAVERMA". 781 i 4)3-KJ65 ome cL'lfity in t'1e Jaw around the i sue of k. The applicants would be required and pooping at will You and I can disagree WBP.AVERMAN@Cl'"l .t I .t dog. par'l\.S." to cl n up the poop. over portions of ouncilor Mike Ross' ~~ ...... ~·;-;;;;;~· ···= ·ii~; ~·s·i:;;~~:·(·:78·i·i·4j3:;;333 ...... ~ity CC1uncilor Maura Hennigan al o sup­ At recent public hearing, Ross stressed proposed ordinanc . However, we can all ...... ESMITH@C""t:.00\.t...... _...... ports dog reaeation areas, telling th South tbat is idea should be considered a first agree somt>Ching ha to be done about bal­ 1 EDITOR IN CHIE - GREG R EIBMAN, (7S I) 433-8)45 fuJ ews, "We [Boston) ilte the onl city in draft. He called it "a stuting point." Right ancing the rights of dog owners and every­ : }If; GR [email protected] me natio.n that doesn't really cks1gn:r area-­ now, eters Park in ch~ South Eud has the one else who enjo strolling through our to des! with this.'· only ublic dog run -area anywhere in the parks. You don't ow how upset I am Ji . :::::::::::: ::: :::::~~~;~~~~:~~~i.i :: ::::::~~~:~~~i.~!: :: ~:::~i:~~~ ~:.~2?:::::::~~ / \..<;, someone who grew up in th South dty. oston Parks Commissioner Antonia when, while walki g my dog, I step into ;:f': PHOTO E DITO --JIM WALKER, (781 J 433-8391 F:nd and lower Roxbury, my family o ned a ~ -··············· ·········· ·············· ·········· ·· ·· · ·· ·· · ··········· ·· ·· · ~· ····· · ··································· ·· ····· Poll believes the citv has to find a way to someone l'lse's poo left behind for me to •:- ADVERTISING D I R!:Cl'O - CRIS WARREN, (71! l J 433- 313 dog w~ile we lived on East Spri gfield provi e green spa.ce for dogs. Said Pollak, find. :-- ...... -...... Street. My dog "Frfar" wa.s always J ashed. >• SALES JlEPRESENTATIV - H A RRIET STEINB~ RC, (78 l l 433-7'!65 "Wh ever the outcome, we must all figure I say give the id a a chance to work. If , ...... #.•••• ..., ...... but his poop wa" rarely picked up ~ause ay to provide clean, open spaces for dog owne1·s do a g od job of cleaning up no one thought about doing that in and dogs." behind them, the og parks will stay. If '50s and early '60s. t m.>\v, one of the biggest snags in this they mess up, pard n the pun, the parks are Bv 1970, i lived mCharlestown al is the re:1ponsibility to clean up the history an(j it's back o the leashes again. :1 . f:~~~1~~~:~~ :~~~;;;f~:~~~~;.~;~~~- bc!d anotJ1er dog, a German shepherd Many folks who own dogs think too The world doesn't center around dog own­ ' ...... GENERAL...... E- MAI ...... - A...... LLSTO'l·BRIGHT01''...... _..cmt _.,...... "Rebel.'~ l wvuld walk him all aro muc onus is on them and not the city. ers, and I include yself in this story. It is neighbomoud, and on the weeken when SPORTS E-MAI - Al..U>'TON-il RIGHTON . •••~~COM Th South End News recently ran a guest time to become part f the solution rather than 1.hr- 5ehool across the street would be ·losed, opini n from a resident from Bay Village. part of the proble . Thanks to Councilor :::::::::::::: ::: :::: :::::::: :#~:~~:~~:~~~:~:'. ::::::::~~~~~~~'.~~~~:-=:::::::~:::::::::~:: J got him inside the empty schoo!yaf She parently thinks the "pay to play" dog Mike Ross, we're at least talking about an ar.)und. By then, 1 started thinkin park are unfair. In her opine, she states, issue out loud. Talki g about it can lead to ac­ GE NERAL ELEPHONE NUMBERS picking up his poop. One small s 'The ood news is that the city will agree to tion about it. Circulation lnfonnation - 1-(888)-343 1960 Sales Fax NO. 781) 433-8201 poop, one giant tep for a cleaner ne remo e the trash from the barrels, the bad Tune fo r dog own rs to stand up and speak , Main Telephone NO. - (781)433- 59 Editorial Fax NO - (781)433-8202 hOOd. Classified NO. - 1-800-624-7355 news is you have to fill them because you out in support of the ffort to create dog parks ,, Today, I live in Quincy and take y Bor­ ares lely responsible for all maintenance." or dog runs citywid . However, it is time to Copyright 2Qt)2 Comnvnll:i ~Co der collie named "Mikey'' for walks long a Excu e me. We're talking about your dog's work with your no dog-owning neighbors. Inc. A I rig ,__ RopoduCloon by park near Wo!laston Beach. He's any means tllobllKI poop ere. Why should city workers have to The end result wou d benefit the quality of leashed and I always pick up his poo cle p your dog's poop? That's every dog life for all, including ur pooches. · WwW.allstonbrightontab.com PER SPECTIVE Planning arden design overt inter is a good time to evalu­ cozier and more private and, dddly referencing. 'The Ivy Book," by the pres­ ate the ·success of the last enough, seems bigger. Perilap!. the optical Enclosing the garden d s more th n provide privacy or ident of the American Society W garden, for delving into the illusion is due to the fact that the eye tends block an unattractive vi w. It allow the illusion that the Suzanne Pierot, clearly expl s the types new plant catalogue~ and for reading to remain inside the fence line and com­ of English ivy; it is available ugh AIS. good horticulture books-in a cozy arm­ parisons are less often made to the wider garden is a room, a co ortable e ension of the house. 'The Sweet Pea Book" (Tun r Press) by chair in front of a fire, if you can manage world. Graham Rice is the source r the latest . 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' rmeri grow from playing baby to t e choir, to featured roles ' Boston udiences have con- .th the res ding message of prayer d praise th characterizes the holida gospel prod ction "Black Na­ tivity." ut this belo d show doesn't just families. I reates one. Cast mem rs who beg singing as tod­ dlers particip te now as p ents. Those who started as adults bring their 5- MBO and 6-year-old grandchildren into the 140- ember cast. abies born just before the hol day season ake their stage debut as Jes in the mang "Somehow, yone who as had a baby in the past 35 ye has had to acrifice their child," foun · artistic dir tor John Andrew a laugh. . sical] 'Brig doon,' this com- "Black Nativity" Is a multi-generational muruty comes o life every Desiree Springer attends reho rsal lthtw. "Then it disap ears, or see Stephen O'Neal, 10. w r son of the year." the ~oetry of Langston Hughes to etell the All ofBosto Christmas story through song and ~ce. to participate · NATIVITYJ page 17

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Nutcracker" hadn't been kicke f"ithe 'ang Theatre this year, would oston I Ball t have bothered to update its duc­ tion 1 Anyon \\ho's followed the beloved tr dition knows B ston Ballet delivers a big, s cular "Nutcrac er'' every Christmas season, we wor­ i dinated t µ-ough Making a 'Messiah': This w;! be the Handel & Haydn its lavish et de- Society's 151st performanT of the classic. sigri:;, co l THEOoQRE BALE lighting rate o Why resurrect but cho, raphically a sort of vaudeville. I Odd!y it ·was the only ballet m the pany':. repertoi'.J -~iat represented the legacy of tic di- . l 'The Messiah?' rect-Jt"3 i$id guest choreographers from t ~ past ~ l two aec · a kind of quilt with :.hort ces or 1,. . Local classical music experts eatire cs hy Sydney Leonard Bruce t-.1.lrks, l . Damd !zig. Bruce Well , Gianni D a."Co. Handel the question Aond-~, ·c Holmes and others t~ugh La;-t -ear. artistic director MilrJ~o andcl's oratorio '1Jessiah" shows up t.'\eI)' year added o\\on touch to t.~e prrouctiou v lb a so­ II between Thanksgiving and Christma!> v.1th the phi ocatf:!d nev. Act 2, ieaving many to 'Ondi;r inevitability of, 'f-!11, Thanksgiving and Oui'it­ \\ h.a1 a cpmpletely overhauled version mi t look H like. ~n the W:mg Theatre announcll an admirustrative challe ge, but CLASSICAL and growmg Christmas hl:·o an lplp

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I didn't even bother 'th file since it is not anJ discerning diners' dismay. ou'll do bet­ ch prices and location. available to most local cooks and it is also an acquired• In truth, the basic dishes o the Israeli ter with plump beef- cabbage taste. Okra was easy enough to fi d in the freezer case, kite en are virtually undisµn · hable from ($12.95). as good as grandm ther makes, but we didn't come a 1uss a tas that preferred file tho of most other Middle Easte countries, brtt•sed tender in deliciously sweet-and­ okra gumbo to okra-Jes!! gumbo. o, we omitted the tra­ alth ugh a resident of Haifa w uld vocifer- soµr sauce. ditional thickeners and instead duced the amount cj ous! argue that his hummus is tically That old Israeli favorite chi en schnitzel chicken broth to six cuo , which suited in full-flavor@ diffi rent from (not to mention r than) the (S 12.95) will win no awards fo creativity but gumbo with tons of hotly. •... h usyou'dgetinCairo,Be· torDamas- it'11 not meant to. It's a chicken reast, pound­ ed thin, breaded and fri and best ap­ cus. That said, hummus is h us - preciated v. ith a squ re of lemon. w~t does change is national b - over medium-high heat until hoi, about 2 minutes. Chicken scb ($12.95), with chic en and shrimp Stir in flour gradually using a 'fVooden spatula or gin~ rights, the spicing and h ThaPold marinated, sl roasted and you spell it in English. At Cafe I Israeli favorite er ifmade a day ahead If spoon until no lumps remain. Lfwer heat to medi­ Jaffit, the "houmus" is mini­ sliced into pa lions and parsley until um and continue stirring frequently until the roux ma!;st - mashed chickpeas chicken schnitzel is dl!lectably g. Reheat over medium­ is a very deep mahog1my or like the color of an old • nicely moist. anclj little else - so that the ($12.95) will win no has reached a simmer and penny, about 20 mmutes. If ~e roux begins to f'rench fri way through. Deveining smoke, remove to cool and heat slightly be­ flavor of the beans predomi­ wards for creativity bUt golden and g . From the lower natts. It's laid-back and aller varieties, is a matter fore resuming cooking. it's not meant to. It's a Golan Heights comes a ·ck frozen shrimp (IQF) lastf· Try it in the mosaic hicken breast, pounded frwty 2003 Cblan Cabernet 2. Add onion, bell peppers, belery, garlic, salt, appetizer sampler ($8) of ntnended. thyme, cayenne and bay and 1saure stirring fre­ thin, breaded and fried, ($30). which pairs well with houmus, smoky, eggplant­ the stuffed cabbage and other qu~tly until the \ ~·pctables are softened, about speckled baba ghanouj and and best appreciated t'- . ~ dd the hicker ' c y tahini, accompanied iper cut into I 14-inch dice smooth. Increase heat and all w the mixture to anq additional olive oil and y honeyed hoppiness of a Mac~ c?me to a boil. Reduce heat to maint'lm a h\ely be in noshing heaven. lager ($4) god well with almost every­ '4-inch dice 'S, pressed or minced sunmer and cook for 30 rninut¢s. Meanwhile sea- The tabbouleh ($5.50) is fresh and straight­ thing. son the chicken thighs liberally \J. ith salt and fresh- forWard with lots of cracked Wheat, parsley, Cafe Jaffa dre. a booming takeout busi­ additional for seasoning !~ ground black pepper. Heat ii large skillet over ness, especially with salads sandwiches. l? at~s ~d onion. And yoEll enjoy the arf1 high heat. When hot.add the remaining tablespoon It offers a variety of wraps! and roll-ups, h t liveliness of the Medite ean salad vegetable oil and swirl to evenl)t coat the bottom of . (~5 95) of diced tomatoes, cuc bers, scal­ falafel, burgers and asso steak-and­ the P~· Add the chicken pieces and brown well on • • ho and green bell pepper, tos in olive oil cheese combos. ~one of th desserts are made on-site. With its open ki hen, brick and both sides. Remove from skille~ and set aside. an lemonjuice. nhappily, the rice-stuffed r~ leaves bnghtly colored pamted walls m:ersized art­ 3. Add the b~ed chicken and the sausage to ($5 25) are so cold that any ofth subtleties of work and utilitarian v. tables and the ~I>? and sunnier an additional thirty min­ the seasonings are totally Ios And potato chairs, this is a comfortable pl e to hang out, utes. Stlr m the shnmp and sitpmer until cooked through, about five minutes longer. Taste for sea- : bo~kas ($4.50) - mashed potato and despite the annoyingly loud so -rock radio in soning adding salt or cayenne aj; needed. Off-heat ; onibn turnovers - are a di~ter. They're the bac~~und. The wait is young and gluey and unappetizingly burnt,!and the crust lackadai 1Cal, but service is mmensurate stir in the scallions and parsley and serve immedi~ is S9 soggy that I suspect they'v been nuked. with the prices -you get wh you pay for. ately with a mound of rice. - , ~ Rntrees are served with a p ate-pleasing At Cafe Jaffa, portions are l e, the atmos­ Serves six. Greek salad of iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, phere 1s relaxed and you linger over a torrl.ato, cucumber, homemad pickles and demitasse of high-test, bitter Urkish coffee You can contact ~\'riters G_Rristopher Kimball fe9 cheese drizzled with garli ky dressing. ($2.50) and a copy ofthe latest tz Week­ and Jeanne Magwre at kitthendetective@bc­ There's also rice pilaf, studded ·th pine nuts ly ($4 20) for as long as you · . Ifthat's not a a Dutch oven or soup pot press.com. but it's overcooked and pasty. ' formula for lasting success, t is? J • '

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\Vho conducts this ear's H&H in a nurturing p ce, need the rformances, com "Messi- soul-nurturing tha 'Messiah' of­ Hail, siah' ~.. to one of the art" rld's ''best­ fers," he continues " 'Comfort ye 'Me •llers." my people' can ach deeper in "Why soould you o and look your heart. And pie who are in MESSIAH, fr~m page 15 our cul~. We adore .it, . ~d at the Mona Lisa · ?,"he says. a great place in th ir lives, happy Haydn Society performs it this there's a g(eat deal to be said for it. "If a great \\Ork of and rejoicing, reso te right along , year at Symphony Hall, Dec. 4, The thing$ that touch us seem to "Even if \.hat you is exactly with 'Hallelujah! ' 5, 10 and 11. Boston Baroque's touch us more in repetition." ~une, it's till so ra\ishingly "There's such a pair of perfonnances come to John Gibbons, keyboard ntas- beautiful tlilt it's wo going to tion in 'Messiah' t Ifind things Jordan Hall on Dec. 17 and 18. ter and chairman of historical rer- see again. You coul say, 'Why affect me different! every time." Add to that various smaller fonnance at New England (on­ BeethoYen · Ninth ag · '?" Rob Kapilow 's " t Makes It scale presentations ofall or part of servatory, says there's nothing On a ~nal n te. Finney Great?" presents cetpts fivm "Messiah" by semi-professional wrong with doing somethinv be­ ~ .... "One of the w it rings "Messiah," Dec. 3 8 p.m. at Jor­ or amateur choruses and church cause of tradition. fresher and truer for e this time dan Hall. Tickets: 25. Call 617- choirs everywhere, and you've "But," he adds, "in order to be i i-ealizing that I am t the same 482-6661. Handel Haydn Soci­ got the kind of blanket coverage valuable, traditions have to be person I \\as when conducted ety s"Messiah" pl 'S Dec. 4 and 5 that even more ''popular" fonns somehow meaningful, not JUSt this seven }ears a . I think at 3 p.m., Dec. JO a 7:30 p.m. and ofe ntertainment could envy. empty." C\~body could rel te to that. Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at Symphony But while I know that there are That's a fliution echoed by f? ob The world i. a differe place than Hall. Tickets: $30- 77. Call 617- still plenty of people who've Kapilow, classical music's grcat­ the last time you h 'Messiah.' 266-3605 or visit 1w.hande/and­ never been to a live perfonnance est evangeljst, who'll be ~t Jordan The words speak differently, haydn.org. Bosto Baroques of''Messiah," surely the vast ma- Hall on Dec. 3, along with ml·m­ things hit )OU in · rent ways "Messiah" is Dec. 7 and 18 at 8 jority ofclassical music lovers out hers ofH&H, for a timely Bank of depending on where ou are in p.m. at Jordan Hal Trckets: $22- there have, and likely more than America Celebrity Series thple reall w·w'l1ibostonbaroq o; g. core "Messiah" fans have at least on how to listen to "Messiah." one version on CD and thus have "Whether it be Christmas, "Messiah" on demand Besides, Hanukkah, a religious tradition or this is a busy month, filled with a musical one, the biggest danger dancing nutcrnckers, royal lions, is tha~ you pass it?" mindlc ...... t~ prancing Rockettes and other hol- and .sunply g~. again ~d ~g.atn, iday treats competing for our Kapilow ~· Oftentunes it s the hard-earned money and even things we · we know ~~t that more precious time. we hear the least .. : Ifa tra?itlon 1s So I asked four people who to becomel~eanm~ •. it takes shQuld know jm.t why we should you to maki 1t. All traditlons art' a go out to see and hear Handel's dialogue." ''Mes.ajah" --again. For Gib ns, that dialogue l'>i!- Carole Fried.man, Boston tween perfonners and public, the Baibque 's e.."

er gained, then lost, B fortune after FINDING N RLAND (PG) The author nventing the Bull Durh;ull brand. But the of "Peter Pan ' and much else, J.M. mera somehow tum9 Sideways (an Bame, bea lly incarnated here by bscure Hollywood film) and inward Johnny Depp is widely thought to have McElwee's thoughts abOut hrs OWf1 fami­ come up with the idea for his greatest relationships). It's all told with a wrY play from acq aintance with a quartet of ense of humor and af,iscination With fathe~ess bo among whom one was AL DER (R) Arts itor Alexander Stevens last onderfully oddball people IE.S.) 8+ named Peter, horn he met, along with week t ok Oliver Stone's lexander" apart, deservedly. A NDURING LOVE (R) Alter a lethal acci­ their mother, d told fantasy tales to. secort look necessitates oting that the only real love of ent has brought a quartet of men into The film is se in London, 1904, and Alexan er's life, omitted Stevens, was his boyhood uick contact, one, Jed (Rhys lfans) gorgeously in · es us into the mind of friend, ephaistion (Jare eto), with whom he snuggles egins to stalk another, Joe (Daniel the imaginati . Kate Winslet plays the and d lares eternal love ut never has sex. Alexander was New Releases raig), who is a professor, a hunk, lthe boy·s mother, ulie Christie her mother, a mon er, genius, spoile brat, adventurer, dreamer, NATIONAL TREASURE (PG) A zealot over of a sculptress (Samantha Morton) and excellent oung actors the children. reache beyond his grasp but he cannot be fully under­ believer in a fabulous treasure hinted at nd very sensitive. The creepiness of this A: true family Im, with a deeply emo­ stood cept as one who ved one man, smoocher of on the back of the Declaration of ssault on Joe's privacy, homosextlaJ in tional center. D.B.) A- many, nd, of necessity, ex partner with women, includ- Independence tries to out-race a rat one and threatening w1lhin a veneer of THE INCREDI LES (PG) Animated ing the repulsive Roxane osario Dawson), who bears (Sean Bean) to steal the document and doratiori, heightens the on-rushing ten­ heroes, who heroics become so pre­ him a n, although nelth r survive long beyond pursue the hunt to its end. Nicolas Cage ion to the point of crisis Tl1e intertwin­ ddably won rful that the citizenry Alexan er's death just sh of 33 years old in 323 B.C.E. seems a mite morose for the task, and ng stories of unwarranted guilt over the more or less emands that they give up Ste ns notes the mud led history and sometimes hard Diane Kruger as an Archives honcho ccident the men were helpless to pre­ their extraord ary achievements and to fath battle scenes, c minating with his greatest failure, adds eye candy but little else. Justin en! and the sicko "love of one man for Ii e mundane mediocre lives, rather like the eff to conquer a hu swatch of India. Defeated by Bartha is our hero's buddy and Jon nother is jolting. (D.B.) 8 a Denmark of ixar-ville. But necessity elepha mounted archers the pachyderms tenified Voight his dad. It's mainly hooey - is the mother f re-invention, and the Alexan er's men and their orses - but otherwise, as the Alexander (Colin Farrell) and his m (Angelina "DaVinci Code" -like - but some of the heroic ones ( oiced by Craig T. Nelson, aged lemy (Anthony H kins) observes, Alexander was Jolle) help clarify the deflpltlon of dysfunctional action material offers snippets of Holly Hunter. d others) must return to godlike in his ambitions successful in much. Upon his family." oomph. Onsite locations in Boston, their valiant ys in combating evil. death, ur of his generals ruggled and divided the spoils, Atnusingly d e, with enough in-jokes but on Ptolemy, the an tor of many Cleopatras, including attempts at doing Alexander, and Stevens oints out aptly, Philadelphia, D.C. and elsewhere are we really have Alexander the so-so. The ti cost a fortune; visually pleasing. (D.B.) B- for adults tha the whole family can the on we all know, lived n and serves here as a historian. enjoy it thoro ghly. Now there's a rarity: The is beauty in the I velies, of both sexes, strewn one might think that coherence, chronolo ical clarity and a true family Im. (D.B.) A- throug out, in vistas of B ylon, center of the vanquished less timidity by the usually gutsy Oliver St ne in showing Ongoing KINSEY (R) A ketcify, intense bio of Dr. Persia empire, and in th intensity of rivalries. Alexander's sex between Alexander and his one lover te what we BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF Alf red Kinsey, ho began as an expert on monst us mother (Ange a Jolie) and his miserable deserved. One good Alexander-Hephaistio shtup would REASON (R) This sequel is bugs and end d as an expert, zealot, and excuse of a father, Philip Macedon (Val Kilmer), are have done wonders for moviegoers who sually sneer at nothing more than a rehash of the to some mind . obsessive about the sex­ overslz d but often risibl Much is risible here since the on screen. But timidity an adherence to original plot Oh, it's afew weeks ual practices Americans. Liam Neeson screen lay is a dud and s outing and strutting equate to the homo-loathing mentality of the Ameri n cinema tri­ umph. (D.B.) C- later, and chubby Bridget (Rene stlrS, with La ra Linney as his some- bluster Many have found ed on the shoals of film Zellweger) is now happily involved with tJ mes long-s ering wife, and Chris dullard Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). That's ()Donnell. P r Sarsgaard and Timothy different. But when caddish Daniel Cleaver H'utton as th top assistants. The book American film s~rs . aided by the - suffering from a b ken romance takes (Hugh Grant) happens by, she goes all ocking enough, but the recorded voice of Ray Chart es himself, his soon-to-be-m ried fri~nd , a burning goofy on him again - maybe because he brought the researcher seamlessly inteiwoven with the actor's out TV actor with mmitment issues adores her big panties. The problem here obloquy as I as even greater fame. vQJce. A'stellar supporting cast aids and a large sex ap etite (Thomas is that no one is even likeable. Mark is Much is in do bt about Kinsey, and the Foxx in telling the story of the poor Hayden Church) o a pre-wedding above everyone, Daniel is a jerk and ll)Ovie sees hi as basically straight-for­ blind kid from Florida who in effect weekend. They go o the California wine Bridget, well, poor Bridget is a sen-depre­ Wcird, not. as ome scholars have por­ invents a new musical syncretism. He country, re-meet a riend of the cating dummy. An exasperatingly unfunny tiayed him. ~rverted. (D.B.) 8+ didn't succumb to the horror of rap depressed friend, i traduce the almost comedy. (E.S.) C- THEPOLAR PRESS (G) The beloved mewling, but he did bring life, vibrancy married guy to a h t babe, and things BRIGHT LEAVES (not rated) c ildren·s tal of a train to the North and thrilling performance to many other happen. lnterestin ly and with consis­ Documentarian Ross McElwee Pole has bee turned into a unique ven­ musical traditions. (D.B.) A- tently llstenable co versation and plausi­ ture combini humans attached to giz­ ("Sherman's March") once again straps Mlnlscule fashion designer SIDEWAYS (R) A compulsive, and ble, if sometimes bald, complications. on a movie camera and takes off to find nios that are en used to digitize and depressed oenophile (Paul Giamatti), (D.B.) 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~- that there's a ere asse under the •· powdc1: and straying into avaland1e-prone M)' 11uup­ rn.o C'.111..idians a Russian - wa<, ln1tunate e ough to have lied \ mcente, a 40-ish Franco- ralian who kno s these moun­ Florida Ro al ribbean - lins \\ ·II. Depen 'ng on the sea­ 3 Nights Hotol & Air s.ns, hl•'s guiding either skiers or from S279 ston Exclusive! 1rom•s3s ~k-d1mbers. L cky man, this Ask about Disney's Patil Hopper Plus llcket~ l'urchou 5ovlngs Viccntt.•. But, al~. occupational providing admission to aH four Welt Disney ·~ _Theme Parks & more! h34rd' confront ~im daily. 1 1rom •s4s '_l'Ji, best gu· e is an old 1rom s445 resort boasts all-beachrront su tes. gma: he said, H saved our tnp 12-acre island resort located on a gorgeous 1, foot~ach. fromti •mg a di aster becau..e G sg39 muchoJ the Ch onix Valle) 11om s599 Perched on world-fa ous Seven Mole Beach wa'> 1.1:-.ed to sk ·ng due to in­ All"-I nclusive resort is a glorious 400-acre count club. cleITu. weather everything from h "much sn w and tC'-O little ~nov. ll> oor visib Ii() bt!cause of tog, tu Id\ that tu ed to ice and Mexico & Latin merica Puert Rico shut '799 But un da~ w en the valley Abundant nightlife and shopping are nearby. BKl

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Sign up fo,Jlese workshops and linancial upport for the Monday and Wedne days at lead p m he move­ branch. All wo k is on a volun­ LIBRARY, from page 13 opportunity to pick up ome ter­ ments f Tai Chi on ursdays at the Adult~ference Desk.by rific books for holida~ gifts for 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at I 0:30 visiting th library or calling teer b,tsis, and 1funds raised go am. P cipants can join other from 4 30-5:30 p.m. lasses are 6 _ 8 _,13 and asking for right back int the branch for Express" by Chris Van Allsburg. yourself and oth~ n.. 25 cents for free open to all · cipants, 17 7 7 Free and open to the public. No paperbacks and ~I for hardcov- adult Ian uage learners to prac­ Adult R,:rence. progrnms, services and capital tice com rsation kills in Eng­ ages I through adul but regis­ improvements. registration required. ers. tration is advised. Ph ne or stop • Clay Works with Anne Mc­ Ii. h. The rogram is free; no reg­ Lo •ated at 3 North Harvard by the onan-Allston ranch Li­ Sat.Jay afternoon Crea.__ Thursday, Dec. 30, 2-3 istration required. St. in Allston, is branch of the brary eference Des o register. p.m: Children, age 6-12, will lis­ Toddler Storytime corerts Boston Public Library system Toddler Storytime i held on .curday afternoon concert: open •din Jun 2001. The com­ ten to "Nessa's Story" by Nancy M~mth book Luenn followed by a demonstra­ Tuesdays at 10:10 a.m. The date P'ular local pianist Gregory munity dedicat on to rename the tion to learn sculpting techniques. areDec.7, 14and21:Jan.4, ll. discu ion group d1agen wi ll play holiday branch in h or of Allston­ Children will then sculpt the· 18, 25; Feb. 1 and8. Toddler Sto­ A boo discu ion group meets met basics msic and lead guests in song Brighton's lat City Councilor own Arctic animals from clay. rytime is for children. age l to 3 the last onday of each month at 5 p.m. onJuring the afternoon of the Brian Honan t ok place in April Call 617-782-6705 for more in 1/2, and their ~aregiver... Each 6:30p.m Tuesd y, Dec. 7. Le the basic Friends o~ the Hon~n-Allston 2003. The tw -part specific art formation. Space is limited. Pre week, participants hare storie .. of u i g a Web br wser p~ Branch Library Holiday Open initiative will t ature a memorial registration is required. songs, fingerpl at 10:30 a.m. penenc~the Tolkien clas ic in parkmg feat e. The planned 300.North Harvard St., Allston book. a diotape and film form, or wi h using the ,.u Wide will present a program of vocal The dates are Dec. 10. 24 Jan. 7. We nternet. Teen nd adults music at 2 p.m. Donna Bareket, works of art e to celebrate the 617-787-6313 21; Feb. 4, 18. Toddler Of) time and al o see the Museum of Sci­ ence·· of the Rings·· exhibit are w !come. Phor s•op by Dana Schnitzer, Christine Fort­ library and co unity. is for children. age 3 t<' 5. and In associati n with the Boston at a redpced co t. The museum the onan-Allst anch 1:-1- ner and Jodi Fitzhusen - ac­ Library holiday their caregivers faei;. other brary Referenc s to regis- companied by pianist Andrew Public Libr the Friends invite week, participants hare stone,, pass pr~grarn. which allows a ter. Rogelberg - will sing a vari- profossional __L artists/designers celebration on Dec. 4 cardholder to reserve a free pass songs, fingerplay and a craft. ety of vocal music, including ba~td in M~achu setts to sub­ 'Tis the season to enjoy som Registration io; required. for four to the museum, also al­ popular opera arias and other mit qualificat ons for the design good cheer with family an lows enpnce to the new "Lord of favorite vocal selections. Spend and fabricati n of four tree friends. What better place to d Holiday Storyhour the Rin ·· special exhibit at a re­ a little time relaxing with beau­ guat ds and appropriate num­ so than the fourth annual Holida duced p ·ce of SS per vi itor. This orkshop tiful music this hectic holiday This very spi;cial holida) to!) ber of bicycl racks. The Urban Parfy at the Honan-Allsto 1s a $ I 4 uction on the. adult . ddi en- ,at r day, Dec. 10 .. 30 to hour which bcfin at 10:30 a.m season. Art!<. Institute at ·the Massachu­ Brahch Library, 300 North H - trance to th e e xhibit m a - ~O a.m., Marily McLean On Saturday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m., setts College f Art is administer­ on Saturday, l~'C. I l. i for chil­ var4 St. in Allston? tion to entrance t~ the mu e- .ill d mon trate ho to make pianist Donna Gross Jae! and ing the call to ·sts for this stage dren age 1 112 10 5. It\\ ill feature ~ festivities take place um. F r more details and to pme c ne wreaths t the win­ her violin accompanist will of the desig and development Satqrday, Dec. 4, between 1 holiday stories, "0ngs. and a fabu­ reserve date, stop by the Hon? ter ho idaY . Brin!! ine cones offer an afternoon of cla sical lous holiday cr.1ft Sign-up is re­ process. elected finalist a.mi and 2 p.m. There will Allston!hranch if ava !able - o will be favorites. arllst/designe teams will be paid quired. All children mu't be ac complementary refreshments d availa le at the v.or hop. S 1000 to er ate full proposals. natecI by several area business companied by ;1 '-:aregi\ r. Chess instructior • B althy Eatmg r the Hol­ Th• total im~ ementation is bud- and: institutions, activities t r iday Saturday. c. 11, 2 to Call to artists chil0ren and holiday mus c Evef) Saturda} fr<'' 11 a.m to The Friends of the Honan­ geted at $45, ESOL program 3 p.m Recipes an tip from Artist/desi ners based in Mass­ play.ed on the library's ba y noon, Richard Ty..: offers free Allston Library recently was English for peakers of othe mstruclJ11n in bo' basu; and ctd­ nutriti ni t Liana Bryanos. achusetts are nvited to apply. The grand piano. Enjo~ yourself v. thout the selected to recei' e a S l 00,000 languages cort\.ersation group \. anced .:he-.~ ,.t). Practice ets de.,ign, development and im­ de.1dline to spond to this Re­ The Friends of the Honan- l­ guilt 1 is holiday e on. ston Library will sponsor a k Practice conwr,ation ilb "itti are a\aJlable ~ pla) after them­ plementation grant from the qwst for~Qualifications is . • ead-and-Rib n Orna- D~·1..·.15. Co lete application in­ sale at the party. This is a gr t an English-speaking voluntee1. Strul.tictn ~.>J. Age 10 and up: city of Boston's Edv.ard Inger­ ment work 'hop Saturday, fo1 mation m y be downloaded at al k~·1Je~I ~elcome. Dec 8, 2 to 3 p.m The e ele­ soll Browne Fund. The Friends and the communit) are grateful www.urb~11artsinstitute.org. gant maments · easy to Click on "opportunities" or con­ Tai classes makt and beautiful ogive and to the fund chainnan. Ma\.·or Thoma M Menino, all of ·the ta~:t Christin' Lanzi, Urban Arts wit~ uzhi Teng to di' lay t •r any h liday. Ma­ Rt'1.>istry/proj t coordinator at :erial will be prov1 d. committee member.. for choo - "luraeer Shuzh1 Teng \\ill ing this project. Christina.La [email protected]!du or The Friends is a nonprofit or­ 61 7-879-797 . For more detailed ganintion founded in 2001 to intonnation n the branch, check pro' ide community outreach ""''v..bpl.o .

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• .. .. Web site ives studen s greate trol on school c 01ce; - By Crystal D. Vogt ut when choo· ing a high the resources recomm~ when direct specific questions about ~.. , CORRESPONDENT s hool; what type of <;ehool would "The was no place online w ere you c Id the Boston Public Sc~system particular schoo s to student am -' ~- ·· · Are you the parent of an eighth­ st be sui~ to eal-h individual; sends out their packet to incoming bassadors. ~ · " · grader wondering which high d questions to ask y,hen he/she be ta en through the process of choosi a students. "Do you wo der if a certaiii " ' school has small classes? Art pro~ ·,. school your child should attend ·sits specific high schools. h school that was for you." Two features on the page that next year? There are plenty of Profiles on schools in the area ri Wells is most excited about are the grams? The stu ent ambassador · • ' schools to choose from in the also be accessed as well as a student interview videos and stu­ from each sch 1 is available tO • : ' Boston Public School system, but age with key dates in the appltca­ dent ambassador contacts who answer these qu tions and more .' ;: ' will represent each school within through e-mail. t makes it more •· . exactly what school is best for on process and a school match l your child, and how do you begin uiz that visitors can take to help choosing a WGBH µ ed students to the system. personal and es adults out of'' • to wade through the endless decision-making. right for yo back in process of its reation, ''We have 10 to 12 schools who the process," Wi lls said. 'That in ·. · amount of information needed to Hillary Wells, from WGBH" s With the ' "gh School Choice" and this h lped them bett r design have allowed us to tape interviews itself is a unique eature." · ' ' ; make the right decision? al Production Unit, said that site, naviga on and making it as the page ith simple nav ation. with three or four students from Wells hopes at Boston area .: ' ~ Public television station e motivation to tart the site easy as pos ible to find informa­ Wells aid that sin "High each school. You go to a particular stud~nts utilize e ''High Sch09T : ' ~ WGaH in Allston has recently mmed from the fact that al­ tion was ke to making it a suc­ School oice" launch so re- school link, click on the student, Choice" site to ake informed de: .. launched a new Web site dedicat­ ough there were many resources cessful reso ce. cently, th are still waiti g to see and you'll hear their perspective cisions on whe they will contin ~ ·- ; ~ ed to students who want to play a ut there, WGBH hadn't seen a "A lot of mes, too much info is what kin of feedback ey'll re­ on things like class sizes and pro­ ue their educatio . · " ' part in choosing what school they eb page where everything was overwhe · g and intimidating. ceive fro students w o make grams," said Wells. ''We've got "If students on't make the ' · go to, rather than allowing a com­ ulled together in one place. \.\.e make it simple as possible. their hi school decisi s using some magical interviews from choice, the com uter will make it " puter to make that choice for "We launch a new feature on It was a lot f fun for us because the site as a tool. kids-one in particular explained for them. We th ght ~s Web sit~-: ; them. ur 'Eye on Education' ite every tlus particu part of the site is ''We'v seen a big sp· eon the how she had to pass a swimming was a great op rtumty to em- · · The site, which can be accessed ear. This year, we talked to par­ specifically or students while the usage of the site, but e don't test to get into her school. [Their power students d hope that it is' '' through a link on their "Eye on nts and this issue percolated to re t of the ' ye on Education' site have eno gh research yet to interviews] give visitors the flavor a tool they fin very valuable;• :~­ Education" Web page, is titled e top," Wells said. 'There was is focused o parents," Wells said. [present curate statisti ]," said and culture of the school." said Wells. ' - .... "High School Choice," and walks o place online where you could In order t make the Web page Wells, th gh she point out that Aside from interview footage, To visit the students through things to think taken through the process of as user-fri ndly as possible, the Web ge will now one of students perusing the site can also eting aimed at BC prof's new book targets ' , ~ ' ... By Sedona Fitzgerald ks concerning Americans and kind of surprising ... All this junk cialization an product-place- CORRESPONDENT onsumeris.m; "Overworked food marketing, and people are in ment bans. '' ..... "Upon arrival at the school­ merican: The Unexpected De­ "I wa a holistic society in w ich adults nd denial about what they're doing," "I want a h listic society in ' ' ' house steps, the typical first-grad­ line of Leisure" (HarperCollins) kids ogether share social a d geograp said Schor regarding the agen­ which adults d kids together · •· er can evoke 200 brands. Ameri­ d 'The Overspent American: cies' food campaigns directed at share social d geographic can children view an estimated y We Want What We Don't ce in which resources a equitab children. space in which sources are eq-· ' ' · 40,000 television commercials eed" (Basic Books). istributed across gene The marketing of junk food, uitably distribut d across genera-·n · annually; that's about 110 a day," She is also the mother of a 9- identified as "Big Food" by the lions," said Sch r. said Juliet B. Schor, author of the d 13-year old, and said in the Juliet B. Schor author, is likened to the market­ "I haven't r d the book but newly released "Born to Buy: te 1990s she began to notice the ing of tobacco products and plan to," said a male economics The Commercialized Child and rominent role of children in con­ heavily addressed in "Born to student at BC and reading ah , the New Consumer Culture" umer culture, not ju t as a social came det · ned to reclaim keting to kids. Buy." Schor mentioned the direct tendee, who c e as she was in: · (Scribner, $25), at a reading held cientist, but also a'i a parent. some of th t for my kids and to ained access t a major correlation between high sugar terested in the c ossover betweent. { recently for colleagues, friends When her son was born in protect the from the commer­ New YI k advertisin agency intake and the pressures of con­ children's mar eting and eco- ~ and the general public that was 991, she was shocked by the cial influe ces I was uneasy through visiting prof: ssor ex­ temporary childhood, saying the nomics. ·:, ·.• part of the 'Writers Among Us' ount of modern "nece ities" about." change p gram that pl es acad­ proliferation of Type II (obesity­ The ''Writers Among Us" se; ~ · series at . baby required. She also began "Born to Buy," composed of emics in ide ad agenci . There, related) diabetes is not far off for ries, which lebrates recent ,: Schor, a sociology professor at take notice of'the decline of ooth quali tive and quantitative she sat i on meetings overing the next generation. book publicati ns from Boston . . BC, also holds a in eco­ aditional childhood outdoor research, c ntains the results of all facets f the industry attended Advice Schor offered to par­ College faculty is sponsored by 1 nomics from the University of un, saying, "One Saturday Schor's. s ·ey of 300 Boston­ focus gr ups, major co erences ents in order to curb their chil­ Boston Colleg Magazine and :. ' ·. Massachusetts, and was the for­ orning after a rar~ snov. torm. I atea chi! n in five urban and and con ucted extensi e inter­ dren's consumer habits included the Boston Co ge Bookstore. A•. · . mer director of the Women's as struck by the pri tine now suburban s hools who answered views ith contacts btained limiting television viewing time taped version Schor's reading·: ~ Studies program at Harvard Uni­ d the pervasive quiet. All the detailed uestions regarding through er time there. for their kids, and playing an ac­ and its subsequ nt question-and~ • , . versity, a recipient of a Guggen­ "ds were inside; [ felt sad for d its effects on their 'The pacity of peo le to de­ tive role in encouraging the gov­ answer session can be found on . heim Fellowship and the author eir lack of autonomy and lost lives. It als focuses on the strate­ ceive th mselves abou the im­ ernment to take legislative action the Front Row eries on the Web. ~ of two previous best-selling onnection to the outdoors. I be- g1es used b advertising agencies pacts of what they're concerning school de-commer- at www.bc.ed ' ~ Jewish C alition for Lit racy ith others at Earth Works Earth orks Projects lps con- and hands-on projects that foster need commun · volunteers. nect peo ~e w1ifi the e within stewardship of reclaimed open For more infi rmation on neigh­ seeks I volunteer ttito s their ow communitie . Earth- green spaces in the Boston borhood proje ts, EarthWorks " ~ Volunteers are a-.ked to cCIIUTlit The ter Boston Jewish Works, nonprofit, assroots area. Ongoing urban-wilds membership, rticulture class­ The Greater Boston Jewish urban reening org ization, restoration, urban-orchard es or guided ature walks call Coalition for Literacy is seeking ne hour each week during school Coalition r Literacy is a pnr promote environme tal in- maintenance and school-yard Earthworks 617 ~ volunteers from throughout ours to work one-on-one with gram of th Jewish Community tegrity, ecological a areness outdoor classroom projects 442- 1059. greater Boston to tutor young · dergarten through third grade Relations ouncil of Greater children in public schools in hildren who need help in bring­ Boston, an agency of Combined r------1-----...... ~ •f Boston, Cambridge, Framingham ng their reading skills to grade Jewish · thropies, and a ben­ Tutors needed and Brockton. Join more than 600 eve!. No previous teaching expe- eficiary of nited Way of Massa­ volunteers from throughout the ·ence is necessary. All volunteers chusetts Ba . ithPetPals Make a Diffi nee. Assist an ,.. -· · ill receive training before ~ork­ For inti rmation, call Carol international ad tor young adult Jewish community who are al­ commumues in Boston and ready involved. ng with their reading partners. Rubin at 61 -457-8669. learner pick up glish skills and .~ Brookline. Volunteers visit prepare for wor in America One · < nursing home residents for two With One is see · g volunteer tu- ~ to four hours a month, and AIDS Action ommittee needs v lunteers tors to supple nt their ESLJOf- 1 training and assessment will be fice Skills T ·ning Program. AIDS Action Committee, New lients to see how they're domg, al opportu ities are available for tation provided. A minimum of six Learn about a · erent culture as England's largest AIDS service pend quality time with one licensed m ntal health clinicians PetPal months is required. For more you help to lau ha person's ca- '. .- organization, offers opportunities lient, help clienL'i obtain nutri- and attorne s. 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Listed here is iriformation aby care skills under the guid- to sleep r, relieves pain and Carita Hospice tive care to patients and their fam­ ilies in their homes or nursing about community happenings at ce of veteran dad and with the colic, impr ves digestion, aids re- spons rs open h use the Caritas St. Elizabeth's Med­ help of those instructors' babies. laxation d establishes a non- homes through a team of regis­ ical Center; 736 Cambridge St., !Ample time is set aside for inter­ \erbal co unication link with tered nurses, social workers, spir­ Brighton. For more information active questioning and the best parents. F ·1y Nurturing Center itual counselors, volunteers and n house home health aides. Hospice is on any of the events listed, you advice veteran dads can offer to r1 Massac usetts is working with The Center r Weight Control may use the contact information rookies. Boot Camp veterans also Caritas St Elizabeth's Medical month in committed to providing excel­ lence in care, compa'ision and at St. Elizabet! 's is a multidisci­ within the event description, or benefit from networking and mu­ Meade Johnson to Allston plinary progra dedicated to edu- • dignity of life. , contact Joe Walsh, Jr., public af­ tual support when they return t massage classes on e place eating patients about the disease .. • fairs and marketing coordinator; with their babies at subsequent utive Tuesdays, 3- eopen For more information, call Gail Campbell or Judy Dian1ond in of 0besity and the medical prob- • at 617-789-2032, or Joseph_ workshops. Boot Camp for New the Women's Health for pa­ the Brighton office at 617-566- !ems associ es with excess [email protected]. Dads is available at a co t of $25. Pavilion a ss from the St. Mar­ ' health- w¢ight. The nter provides a 6242. Please call 617-562-7095 to find garet's (B) parking lot. The pro­ monthly baria ·c surgery support Breastfoeding classes about upcoming dates, or to reg­ gram is av · able at a cost of $80 group for th e curious about, ister. for each ft ur-week class, with a Learn about lap-Band sch«iuled for, nd in the post-op­ 111e na.tural process of breast­ erative stage o gastric bypass and feeding can benefit from a little on beginning each The Center fot Weight Control a1 Caritas Sr. Elizabeth's is offer­ adjustabie gas ·c banding. Mee-... formal education and practice. Infant Massage pice i$ an agency ing a number of fref> Lap-Band ing take place t e third Tuesday of Mothers and their partners are in­ Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical nt is limited, so to Center invites families with ba­ register or or more information, Christi, a Catholic e

child remains in foster care has mold contarnin tion and poor in­ lengthened to nearly three years. door air quali due to water in­ National AdoptioQr Day in trusion in pu lie and private Massachusetts was ~zed by buildings. This atter was spon­ 15 organizations, including the sored by Cou cillor Maura A. Massachusetts Adoption Resource Hennigan and referred to the Exchange and Department of So­ committee on t. 20. cial Services. For more information about Meet with ember adoption, contact the following or­ ganizations: of Capuan 's staff The Home for Little Wanderers, On Friday, . 10, from 1- 2 888-HOME-321 or 617-267- p.m., a represe tive of 8th Dis­ 3700; www.thehome.org. trict Congressm Mike Capuano Massachusetts Adoption Re­ will hold an o ce hour at the source Exchange, 617-542-3678, Veronica Srni Senior Center. 800-882-1176; fax 617-542- The center is at 20 Chestnut Hill 1006; 1TY 617-542-7772; WWW. Ave. Constitue mareinc.org. to stop by with Department of Social Services, cems. 617-748-2000. ''If you have issue you would like to discuss, lease feel free to Public hearing stop by our offi hours. If you are The Boston City Council's unable to speak ith my represen­ Committee on Environment and tative in Allsto -Brighton, please · ' Sen. Jarr~tt T. Barrios was Joined by arry and Eliot Tatelman of Jordan's Furniture In speaking of support Historic Preservation will hold a contact our o ce at 617-621- . for adoption at National Adoption Da at the Edward Brook Courthouse In Boston. public hearing on Thursday, Dec . 6208. We look rward to hearing 9, at 6 p.m. at the Boston about the issues at are important lrrios promotes uraging people throughout the celebrating e joys of adoption, Teacher's Union Hall, 180 Mt. to you," said · e Capuano. S~n. te to consider adoption. In 61 children ere legally adopted. Vernon St., Dorchester 02125. (Note: Items ']}earing in Po­ · Natio~~I Adoption Day oston, where Bmrio joined "Adoptio gives children a lov­ The subject of the hearing is a litical Noteboo are submitted by •·. ~sen. Jarrett T. Barrios kicked off ieutenant Gov. Keny Healey and ing home an caring parents," said growing concern nationally, area politician and others. The •·the second National Adoption Day partment of Social Services Barrio , wh moderated the day's statewide and within Boston re­ TAB reserves t e right to edit all ··iwMass<;tchusetts Nov. 19, by en- mmissioner Harry Spence in e\ent. "Wi thousands of chil- garding the problem of indoor items.)

'()[p holding a The sale will feature a variety of gree in civil engineering technolo­ argains and will ~howcase many gy. r as a soloist and Christmas bazaar ew designs such us hocke~ and • Kelly A. Dundas, bachelor's e Clancy Bro'th­ · ~· '6ur Lady of Presentation asketball sweatshirts and T­ Matignon High School presents degree in facilities planning and ers group s s some four ~ Grammar School, 634 Washing­ . s, under armor, hats, blarikeu, its first ual S.A.D.D. Talent management. . decades. His obust inteipreta­ "}op St., Brighton, will be holding j ckets, shorts and more. Show on rsclay, Dec. 9 at 6:30 • Michael Robert Dahlheimer, tions of traditio al and contempo­ p.m. Join i for a night of talent ~ it~ annual Christmas Bazaar from For more infonnanon. contact bachelor's degree in civil engi­ rary songs, try and stories and fun at I atignon Road, Cam­ · 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. obert Croteau at 617-469-8000, neering technology. have earned hi a reputation as a 4. xt. 5008. For those who cannot bridge. Tick ts are $5 at the door. Allston: modem-day b d throughout the '"·'Money, raffles, games, arts and ttend this sale, the store will be For more information or direc­ •Kevin J. Zablonski, bachelor's world. 'crafts, decorated wreaths, white pen daily from 7:10-8 am. and tion to school, log onto degree in computer science. "We're delig ted to present this )(ephants, baked goods, Avon, om 2:20 to 3:30 p.m. each day www.rnati on-hs.org or call 617- • Sean A. Williams, bachelor's event," said Bo ton College Sulli­ theme baskets and silent auction ntil Dec. 20. 816-1212. degree in electronic engineering van Artist-in-R idence Seamus -,are all part of the day's events. technology. Connolly, direc or of Irish Music · There will also be a country store Open ho ses at •Edward Sturm, associate's de­ Programs at B . 'The music tra­ for kids as well as a silent auction, t. Mary of Assumptjon Brimme and May gree in construction management. ditions of Irel d, Cape Breton, ' ii.inch and pictures with Santa. chool holding a fair er and May School, • Hem Kim, bachelor's degree Scotland and o er Gaelic cultures For further information, call in industrial design. St. Mary of the A sumption arten through grade are so 1ich and i tertwined, and at OLP at 617-782-8670. • Sager A. Al Khalifa, bache­ chool, 67 Harvard St., Brook- tional, independent BC il's our in ent to showcase lor's degree in civil engineering 1 ne, will be holding its annual day school · Chestnut Hill which them in ways at appeal to both oliday Faire on Saturday, Dec. serves a stu ent body from more technology. the scholar and the casual listen- Catholic Memorial er." , from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. than 50 co unities in greater Bookstore holding reaths, ornament:., home­ Boston and eight foreign coun­ Makem will perform g at the concert ~ a Christmas sale aked and hand-crafted itrms. trie .. i hol g its open houses. College Irish ' ( at BC on Dec. 12 musk and UJdenl! . and , ~ ... The Catholic Memorial Book­ rigami demonstr

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AROUND THE CITY, from page B gi · gas in previous years. and I'm hap y to do that," said ety by lowering blood pressure tans of Boston. or more infor­ Old School-New e Home's gift dii'e \.\1ll run Menino. ' sis a tradition for m. and releasing ''feel good" endor­ mation or direc ons, call 6i7- is a collective phins. Now is the pelf'.~ time to 536-2460. School: An .Evening ugh Dec. 23. NL'\I. and un- Bo ton fami es just like skating ped gifts should be delivered on the Frog P nd and holiday tree g unique consider adopting a - friend of Jazz on Dec. 4 to The Toy Room, Knight QUI- lightings." pottery. Cats are now the most popular pet j.n America, and the MSPCA Visions Inc. will celebrate its 20 n's Center, 161 South Hunting- . The Ench ted Village is a The Parental S ess Line, a 24- _year anniversary with a gala and to Ave., Jamruca Plain. Then; are magical lion of a turn-of­ strongly encourages responsible pet ownership. Cats should be hours-a-day sev n-days-a-week fund-raiser, welcoming jazz leg- n merous ways to ghe to iiJbe the century ·iJlage on a snowy anonymous, state ide service for ,, end Lou Donaldson to the stage of H me that will support children Christmas ·e complete with kept indoors, have regular annual veterinary exams - and perhaps parents, caretake , grandparents - · the Berklee Performance Center in • d families at risk. Here are The storefronts, rown tones, living and foster paren , invites indi- - Boston, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 7 to H me's top five way., to give: room displa and animated fig- most important of all - be spayed or neutered to avoid unwanted kit­ viduals to call fo support, infor­ 10 p.m. 1. Give Santa a Break! Drop off ures. The 2 Enchanted Village mation and as stance coping tens. Joining 09naldson will be Or- a · Help brighten a child' holi- is sponsored y 7-Eleven and the with the many c enges of par­ pheus recording artist Andre Ward Y with toys, clothing, CD • gift Mas achuse Convention Cen- For more information on cat adoptions or spay/neuter assis­ enting. For more ormation and with members of the Berklee City cates, childcare items, ter Authori . Co-sponsors in- support, call 800- 32-8188. Music All Star Ensemble, and the ks, games and especially gifts elude Macy s, Stop & Shop, tance, call the MSPCA at 617- Boston Aits Academy jazi band. g ared toward teenagers. bo. ton.com, Boston Magazine, 522-5055 or visit us Wednesdays, The celebration will bring to- 2. Purchase the 2005 Calendar The Shops Prudential Center, Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 5 gether an intergenerational gather- o Children's Art. For more than Copley Plac Simon and Local p.m. and Thursdays, noon to 8 ing of Boston residents and Vi- 3 years The Home·., unique cal- Union 82. p.m. Visit www.mspca.org for ad­ ditional information and animals The Veterans' pward BowXI - sions supporters from across the e dars filled with children's ~- 'nle Villag will be open daily site at program at the University Gf -; available for adoption at all cen­ . United States, and will provide an . rk have made th perfect gift. from l 0 a. -7 p.m., Christmas com. Massachusetts-B ston provides ters. opportunity to expose the larger t keeps giving. Eve from I a.m.-5 p.m., New free evening co ge preparatofy . community to resources available 3. Be creative. Ch1.'Ck out ocher Year's Eve rom 1-5 p.m., and services to men 'd women of all • for challenging racism and other g items for family and friends in New Year's ay from 10 a.m.-6 Juvenile Diabetes ages who serv in the Unit~ , isms. Individuals committed to so- o online holiday gift shop~ p.m. The Vi !age will be closed Support Group States Armed rces. Students cial justice, youth empowerment, 4. Volunteer. Help out m ow· on Chri tm Day. Admission is receive academi instruction.in music, the arts and community 11 yRoom.Call617-927-06-t8for $1 forevery ne. A family with a 4-112-year-old Type 1 diabetes child is looking English, mathe atics, scienoe, · health and prosperity are invited to ore information. For furth information con- to network with other parents and social science, c mputer science the event. 5. Save time: Donate online, tact the Ma r's Office of Arts, and study skills. e program Gf- . Concert tickets are available at o er the phone or through the Tourism & S ial Events at 617- caregivers to share support, cre­ ative ideas and effective solutions fers GED ins tion for those the Berklee Performance Center ail. 63 -2673 o vi it www.cityof- seeking high sch 1equ ivaleney. Box Office, online at www.ticket- With more than 80 additional bo ton.gov/ to these special challenges - from treatment options and menu Academic adv sing and tutorial master.comorbycalling617-931'- p-off sites at select Coldwell planning to schooling needs and assistance is avai able along wit)l 2000. Ticket prices are $55.50 and er offices, Danvers Sa\ings MSPCA· ngell childcare. textbooks and chool supplzj. , $35.50. Students with photo ID • South Station and Mattre s Families directly affected by ju­ The program so provides a will receive a 10 percent discount. iscounters stores, donating this kicks off oliday venile diabetes are invited to be a modest stipend t help defray the .. There will be a silent auction at ason is easier than ever. For a list season f r local pets part of this new, family-run, sup­ cost of transpo tion expenses. 6 p.m. lasting through intermis- o donation ideas, drop-off sites The MS A-Angell is selling port group in Boston, by e-mailing Students have ac ess to universi- sion of the show. Also, a· VIP re- ti r gifts, calendar and greeting ornaments for the [email protected], ty facilities and e posure to scien- . ceptiqn and dinner for sponsors c d online order fomb, vi it 2004 MS A-Angell holiday or calling 617-254-2698. tific and cultural vents. " cµid invited guests, prior to show- .thehome.org and click on tree, which · be in the Pruden­ Veterans' Up ard Bound 's time, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. e "Big Wishes" section. For tiai, Center fi r the first time. The now accepting a plications. With For further information, call ore information, e-mail gift- canine- and 'tty-inspired tree will Emergency Food rolling admissi , .the prograµi Cindy Newson at 781-643-5190, ·[email protected] or call 617- be adorned ith omarnents featur­ and Shelter Program offers three cycl s per year frovi · or e-mail cnewson@visions- 4 7-8538. ing local idents' pets, along FEMA announces that infor­ which to choose: September, Jai:i- . inc.com. with rawhi treats and toys from mation on eligible state jurisdic­ uary or May. ch cycle is 14 · weeks long. - ' the Polka Bakery. A huge dog tions and award amounts for the Make a gift to Mayor Thomas M. Menino bone in ligh will sit atop the tree. 2004 Emergency Food and Shel­ Eligible vete served 180 day Elizabeth Stone House d the Mayor's Olfice of Art. , fet owne can ensure that their ter Program is now available at urism and Special Events v.ill four-legged r winged pets are www.efsp.unitedway.org and excluding traini purposes, wifh · With holidays approaching, n an exhibition of works by featured on e tree through a do­ www.fema.gov/efs2004.shtm. other than disho orable character consider making a donation to the u-Wen Wu. Wu is a 2004 recipi­ SPCA-AngeU. The of service. They must be low 'i~­ Elizabeth Stone House in Boston. come and/or firs generation col­ e t of a Massachu ~etts Cultural ge from $15 for a Need a computer? The Stone Ho'!lse has been serving ouncil Grant. candy cane 'th the pet's name to lege eligible. For further i rmation, women and their children for Yu-Wen Wu is a vi ual arti~t $25, $50 or 100 for a ball, bell or Individuals in need of using a ple~e/ mental health and domestic vio­ hose recent body of work. juxta­ stSs · New England's largest private Village will return to its new of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, tli.e commonw th. · nonprofit child and family service ome at the Hyn~ Convention Feet of Jay pottery studio in enter. The Village i open now Brookline illage hosts its annual fifth floor, Shapiro Building, For more in rmation on tfus · agency, kicks off its traditional free program, Boston Elder- holiday gift drive, "Big Wishes for ough Jan. 1. holiday sal Friday, Dec. 3, and JCRT Radiation Conference Room. The group is facilitated by INFO at 617-2 -6211 or visit the '. Little Wanderers," on Dec. l and 'The public has a! ked for the S uurdays, . 4, 11 and 18, trained volunteers of the Samari- Web site at .elderinfo.org. : hopes to capture the same spirit of nchanted Village to continue from 10 a. . to 6 p.m.; and Sun-

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COMMUNITY NOTES, from p ige 12 commissi~n will guide change Pl y about Moscow." ted in being a support are available. For more Teleth n has been a tradition in the to the areo to safeguard the archi­ therine announces to her en's Club, con­ information, call Mary Shea Daly Bosto market for more than 20 BANG holiday pa tectural and landscape character f y that he's decided to adopt Center Assistant at 781-407-~ . years,' said Ed Goldman, vice is on Dec. 16 of the Aberdeen neighborhoqd." a on who is older than she is. e Hollum- presid nt and general manager of The ·Brighton Allston Further information and ~ list fa l)'thing is relative when family 17-635-6120. 'Good Neiihbors CBS4 d UPN 38. ''Everyone at ge es are a bowl of mixed nuts. working Group will hold of addres~e within thi district Handbook' on Web UPN 8 and CBS4 is proud to day party from 6 to 8 p. . on can be found at www.cityof­ ly family mattets in this high­ omen's orus to the event and help raise Thursday, Dec. 16, 6 to 8 m., at boston.gov/environment or by en rgy comedy. Be prepared to The Rental Housing Resource to support the phenomenal the Green Briar, 304 Was gton phone at 617-635-3850. la resent co certs and Center announces that the infor­ work Children's Hospital. St., Brighton. Submit a letter of interest and erformances run through Dec. essiah si g mational guide for landlords and CB 4's Liz Walker, Jack Tl}e purpose of the B ghton current re.,ume (no e-mail'{} by 19 Thursdays, at 7:30 p.m., Fri­ The Women' Chorus ofBoston tenants titled ''The Good Neigh­ Willi and Bob "Rudolph" Allston Networking Grou is to Jan. 17 to: Ellen Lipsey, B ston da s and Saturdays, at 8 p.m., ill present a Holiday Concert bors Handbook" is now available Lobel, who have hosted the on the Web. To access the guide, provide an informal enviro ent Landmark., Commi sion, City S days, at 2 p.m. eaturing Be ~arnin Britten's teleth since its beginning, will for local business people t meet Hall - room 805, Bo ton, MA o ton Playwrights' Theatre is 'Ceremony of arols" at 8 p.m. on log on to www.cityofboston.gov/ again ead the CBS4 news team and for the development d ex­ 02201. 949 Commonwealth Ave., aturday, Dec. , at Central Con- rentalhousing. that I include 6 p.m. and 11 change of business referral . ton. For ticket information, gational C h, 85 Seavems chors Lisa Hughes and The party, which will eature Brighton Allston 617-358-7529, or on the Web ve., Jamaica ain, with a second Free tobacco inswanger, as well as at www.bu.edu/bpt. Tickets are refreshments, a raffle, ne ork­ Historical Calendar rforrnance at p.m. on Sunday, prevention and and UPN 38 morning ing and a cash bar, is spo sored $2 ; students and seniors $15. The . 5, at the nited Methodist chor team Paula Ebben by Barbera Insurance, Exit ealty now available th er i wheelchair-accessible. urch, 430 ut St., Newton. treatment program tt Wahle. Jay McQuaide of and Steady Vision Web esign The Brighton Allston Hi tori­ Music D' or Anne Watson Through a grant from the Amer­ WBZ ewsRadio 1030 will also with Allston Village Main treets cal Societ} announce the ~ubli­ om will con ct, with Rebecca ican Legacy Foundation, the All­ be liv from the CBS4 studios. and Brighton Main Streets. cation of its first-ever histo~· im­ ogers perfo · g the Britten on ston-Brighton Healthy Boston The WBZ and Children's Hos­ All area business peo le or ages calendar. featuring 14 arp. Also on e program will be Coalition offers free information pital philanthropic partnership those considering opening busi­ historic photographs from so­ lie Dillen and Paula Plum variety of s nal works from and support for anyone interested ex lore motherhood, sex, and began in 1980 with WBZ News ness in Allston/Brighton wel­ ciety's collection. image that e mediaeval the modem, with in quitting smoking. Tobacco Radio 030 and radio legend Dave • come to attend. Please brin busi­ d th through clothing and memo­ show bygone scenes from anya Blaich viding piano ac­ treatment specialists speak Eng­ Mayn d leading the fund-raising ness : cards and materi ry in the world premiere of their throughout Brighton and All ton. mpanirnent. Tickets are $12, lish, Portuguese and Russian. Ser­ effort. introduce yourself and yo Financed through the generosi­ one-woman shows, "Dressed 10 for studen and seniors. They vices include a private consulta­ ness. ty of the Hamilton Company, U ! Wigged Out!" on Thursday, available a the door or at Fire tion to discuss treatment options, •', Charge for the party i Marquis GMAC Real If.state J . 6. , 7 Pond t., Jamaica Plain individual and/or group counsel­ Reservations are necess Company. Prime Realty droup e production will be present­ d 230 Harv St., Brookline ing, certified hypnotherapy and ed at Bo ton Playwrights' Theatre Dec. 13. Payment may made and New Balance Athletic cash or check nly). free or discounted nicotine re­ on-line at www.allston illage Stoe , ugh Jan. 17, with perfor­ Poli 'cal analyst Michael Gold­ all proceeds from thi cal ndar In addition, e Women's Cho­ placement therapy. man i the guest speaker at the .com/events or at the door. will benefit the Hi torical oci­ m ces Mondays, at 7:30 p.m., s will host i fourth annual Ja­ For more information about the For information, rese ations ursdays, at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at Jewis Alliance for Law and So­ ety's endca\.Ors in areas sufh as aica Plain M siah Sing at Cen­ Tobacco Prevention and Treat­ cial A tion event from 5 to 7 p.m. or to donate a gift item to e raf­ 8 .m., Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m., ment Project, call Priscilla Gold­ preservation, education an~ ac­ Congrega nal Church at 3 on Su day, Dec. 12, at the Tem­ fle, call 617-254-5143. an Sundays at 3 p.m. ing at 617-783-3564. The Allston­ quisition of historic image . .m. on Sun , Dec. 19. At this ple 0 abei Shalom, 1187 Beacon nder the direction of Karen Brighton Healthy Boston To order the 2005 calendar di­ pular event, pen to singers and St., B kline ("C" branch of the A-B Girl Scouts col ect rectly from the Brighton Ah ton cDonald, veteran writers/ac­ ·steners alike, the audience be­ Coalition works pro-actively and ses Dillen and Plum use physi­ continuously to improve the Green Line). donations for milit ry Historical Society, end a dheck omes the cho s ! Gol an's topic wili be "A real-life items - primarily Born will I the audience and health, safety and cohesiveness of or money order for S 12 per dalen­ Post- lection Analysis: What wor.king dogs dar ($10 calendar. plu $2 ses and wigs to reflect on their orrning Handel's Allston-Brighton residents. Hap ned and What Does It Allston-Brighton postage) to: BAHS, c/o C~arlie re tionship to their mothers, ex­ iece. A limited p! ring how parents impact the Mean or the Future?" with 2004 are collecting donations pur­ Vasiliades. 47 Langley ~oad , will be available, Help the local electi n stories from JALSA chase Doggies for military work­ Brighton, l\1A 02135. Ii s of their children in life ... and have their own ing dogs in Iraq. Doggies actu­ For more infonnation, call m beyond the grave. cores should ring them along. Brazilian Center mem rs. ally goggles for dogs and e used BAHS at 617-782-8483. ·s production is the first of its ttendees will also enjoy a holi­ The Brazilian Immigrant Cen­ Lig t dairy/veggie dinner pro­ to protect the dogs ey from · d in Boston, written, per­ y bake sale freshly made hol- ter is seeking volunteers to aid in vided. Potluck desserts and appe­ fo ed, and directed by three of tizers. desert sandstorms as well as the Join the citywide 'day goodies. ckets are $7 at the its many projects. You do not powerful ultraviolet rays f ·the th city's theater talents. have to speak Portuguese. Con­ To RSVP, contact 617-742- sun .. dialogue on diversity 'In Dressed Up!," Dillen wres­ tact 617-783-8001 or come by 1836 or [email protected]. The Girl Scout Troops 92 3 and Allston/Brighton residenr.s CW to participate 11 the o life as that philosophy reverber­ I in residence at J A is a progressive voice that makes Doggies, and th citywide dialogue on Bo tori's at through Dillen to her daughter ational Church, is Free guidance for withi the Jewish community, en­ pany has agreed to sell th ethnic and racial diversil), a re­ T: ·ana. ''Wigged Out!" exposes rfonning in con­ gaged in working on issues of so­ gles to the Girl Scouts at spectful dialogue on the chal­ th difficult but vastly affectionate ommunity. business owners cial d economic justice, civil sale cost. lenges and opportunitie raised b> re ationship between Plum and her bers hail from The Boston College Small rights and constitutional liber­ MWDs help by sniffi g out diversity. m ther, particularly during the -area neighbor­ Business Development Center is ties. receive the JALSA week­ nths before the older woman's providing free business counsel­ ly e- ail newsletter, send your e- bombs and land mines an have In 2004. more than i·OOO Brighton, Brook­ 'helped save many lives. e Girl Bostonians \\.ill take part i the d th. Both women find the an­ yde Park, Jamaica ing and guidance to small business mail address to Sheila@ Sco~ts are reaching out to the citywide dialogues. Each ston s ers they seek - and the con­ , Newton and owners throughout greater Jewis liance.org. community and asking yone neighborhood i holding i own n tions they have lo t - in clos­ members are ac­ Boston. who is interested 'in elping four-session dialogue \\.ith 15 to e both real and metaphorical. tion each January SBDC is staffed by experienced JAL A holding MWDs to send in a don ·on of 20 ethnicall} and rac1all) dlverse evening of one-act play is management counselors who any size. participants and rwo group acili­ ted by American Repertory have broad business experience ann al meeting Send check made pay ble to tators. eatre founding member Mac­ and extensive small business Th Jewish Alliance for Law Allston Brighton Girl Scou Troop With the supportjofMayorTom ald. knowledge. The Boston College and S ial Action will be holding 9213, c/o Councilor Jerry cDer­ Menino a<, well as (iozens of orga­ 'Leslie and I had been working SBDC at the Chestnut Hill cam­ its ual meeting on Sunday, mott, Boston City Hall, 0 e City nizations around the city, th~ city- o 'Dressed Up!' for a while," pus has been providing these ser­ Dec. , at the Brookline Holiday Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02 0 l. wide dialogues project wi~ en­ s MacDonald when asked vices for more than 23 years. Inn, 1 00 Beacon St., Brookline All donations will be u ed for gage every Bo ton neighborhood ut the genesis of the project, WGBHis SBDC counselors have assisted from 0:30 a.m.-1 p.m. theMWDs. on a topic of importance to all who en, Paula told me about a piece locate and thousands of clients with all as­ Ar ne Isaacson, a leader on ef­ groups for its live in, work in or vi it Bostqn. was writing about her mother. pects of small business manage­ forts r public education and co­ ties during For infonnation or to regi ter, uggested that he and Leslie ment including business plans; fi­ ch · rson of the Massachusetts Aberdeen residen each other's work. Once we hours, Monda go to www.BostoilDialoguf-S.org nancial and strategic planning; Gay d Lesbian Political Caucus, invited to join new g t together, we felt the material 5 p.m. Posi or call 617-442-4519, ext. 226. marketing; operations; and gener­ will receiving JALSA's Com­ co.Pmission w uld work as an evening of the- year-round. al management. Seeking funding I r, and so our collaboration Call Liz H ard at 617-300- muni Leadership Award. Holly The city of Boston is eeking options, securingjobs and creating Hospital reaches out to gan; shaping the scripts, re­ 5715 or e­ elizabeth_hag- Gunn rand Magan Mishpacha (a qualified current reside ts to new jobs are major areas of assis­ pro of the social action com­ A-B community for h ing and performing the [email protected] tance that counselors provide. serve on the new Aberd n Ar­ at Temple Israel) will be the w rkshop last summer. It has been The SBDC also offers work­ chitectural Conservation blood donations 1 t of a special presentation. a treat directing two terrific shops, on a variety of small busi­ Commission. This is a ch A is a strong voice within The Blood Donor Ui}it at tresse , who also happen to be ness topics. Small business own­ serve.the neighborhood the J wish community, working Mount Auburn Ho pita!, ~yman d friends." ers can participate in the more. about its history an Building, ground floor, is nQ\\. ac­ Overeaters onymous meets workshops during the academic on is es of social and economic tecttlre. cepting blood donations drul)' for Thursdays, 7 8:30 p.m., at St. justic , civil rights, and constitu­ Tb~ district commissi n will year for a nominal fee. the fall and winter seasons. Most Eliz.abeth 's M ·cal Center, Room To schedule an appointment or tional liberties. meer one evening a m nth in people arc not aware that the only The Cat Connection is asking CMP l, va.iuu11

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Call to Heal± Issues Committee and the Sponsored by: Jo~ph M. register. ablamo espanol. March Into Spring Healthy Bost n Coalition Health Bost n College Neighborhoo Smith Community Health Center Spons red by: Family Nurtur­ March 2005 Issues Co Cent r. - Women's Health 'el\\Ork ing Cent r of Massachusetts and .. " Eathfall, social service/health Program Allston righton Family Net­ age1tf ies and organizations of work the 1llston Brighton Health Is­ Family programs/ sues Committee collaborate to Todd! r Playgroup MOHAMED DIVORCE information LEGAL NOTICE provide free health screenings, • Tue ays, through Dec. 21 Commonwea th of Massachusetts work:ishops and resources to the WIC (Women, Infante; & • 10 .m. - Toddlers 17-24 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Th Trial Court Children's) Sen-ices months The Trial Court Probate & Fa lly Court Department comltiunity. The Boston College Probate & Family Court Department SUFF LK Division Neighborhood Center organizes • Monday, Dl.:c 13 - 2-4 p.m. • 11 a m.-noon - Toddlers 12- SUFFOLK Division Dock No. 02D1752 Docket No. 04D1787 I- and funds the production offly­ • Wednesday. Dec. 29 - 2-4 16 mont Summo By Publication p.m. Com11 onville Tenants Com­ Summons By Publication ers and brochures for the project Myra S Silva, Plaintiff ,, Joseph M. Smith C01mwmi1y munity oom which are posted and dissemi· Mokhbat Mohamed, Plaintiff v. .. natea into the community. Health Center 1285 Commonwealth Ave., Do Resource v. 287 Western Ave. Allston. 617- Brighto , 617-782-3535 List Ronaldo Lo s Sliva, Defendant 201-1581 Free Jay groups that involve Bo on College N ighborhood Claudia Llssett Soto, Defendant ... Heatth Screenings To the above n med Defendant: Learn more about WIC er­ gro m tor play and circle time. Cen To the above named Defendant: vices. WIC stafl will be available Call to register. Hablamo es­ 4 B ·g hto A Complaint h tieen presented to this Filee Health Screening ., n n, A Complaint has been presented to this Court by the laintiff, Myra S. Silva, ·. Jos~h M. Smith Communil to help determine eligibilit) and panol. 617- Court by the Plaintiff, Mokhbat seeking a divor e. Mohamed, seeking Divorce. H th Center process applications. Plea e call Spon. red by: Family Nurtur­ A Your are requir d to serve upon Jennifer • esday, Dec. 7 - noon for an appointment. ing Ce ter of MA and Allston the A ston Brighton mmunity. Your are required to serve upon Raymond, atto ey for plaintiff - whose Srinivas Ramineni, Esq - attorney for address is Vol nteer Lawyers Project, J,~eph M. Smith Communi Sponsored by: Jo. eph M. Brighto Family Network s rsored by Allston plaintiff - whose address is 80 Everett 29 Temple Pl ce, Boston, MA 02111 Hea th Center Smith Commun it) Health Center Brig on Healthy B ston Coali­ Avenue, Suite 333 Chelsea, MA 02150 your answer or before January 19 your answer on or before January 27 2005. If you fa I to do so, the court will 2 7 Western Ave., Allston, Stop moking tion ·s '1ealth Issues 2005 If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication 617.J'201- 1581 Family Playgroup proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. ou are also required to of this action. You are also required to Ille a copy of y ur answer in the office of Fke glucose, cholesterol an(! _ • Wednesda} s. through Dec. resou ces/classes M ptal Health file a copy of your answer in the office the Register of his Court at Boston. blood pressure screening. 22 - 9-11 a.m • children 2 year~ Toba co Prevention and Bo ton College of the Register of this Court at Boston. Witness, Joh M. Smoot, Esquire, Si)onsored by: Joseph of age Trea nt Project Cent r Witness, John M. Smoot, Esquire, First First Justice of said Court at Salem, this t B · hto Justice of said Court at Boston, this 8th 16th day of No ember 2004 Smith Community Health Cent • Thursday.,, through IAc. 23 Ong ·ng 42 Washington ., ng n, day of November 2004 - 9-11 a.m., ,hildren 3 }ClfS of Stop rmoking through free in­ 617- 52-0445 AD#672018 Richard lannella Allston Brig IOI'} TAB 11/26, 12/3, Free Breast and Cervi age di\ idua and group treatment e - A Register of Probate Court 12/10/04 . Carlcer Screening Baldwin Eco ly Leamin'? Cen- -.ion . Nicotine Replacement the community. All AD#668841 By appointment ter Therap available at reduced s ston Allston Brighton TAB 11 /26, 12/ 3, STOCKWELL STATE 12/10/04 L AL NOTICE Commonw Ith of Massachusetts T e Trial Court Probate and amily Court Department SUFFOL Division Docket No. 4P2384EP1 NON-PAYMENT SALE Legal Notice iJ Brighton Self Storage The holiday season is upon , Here are tip>i fro~ the Parenta need t let off energy, especially Self Storage Facility Sale Stress Line for keeping tre<;S to during oliday eason. Give kids Lat of BRIGHTON bringing with it wish lists, visit­ Self storage facility operator's sale for In the unty of SUFFOLK ing relatives, holiday parties 311d manageable It el during the holi plenty ftime to be themselves so non-payment of storage charges pursuant Date of D ath October 12, 2004 they more likely to show their to the power of sale contained M.G.L. stre s. 'This time of year is rough days: Chapter 105A, Section 4. The following t40TICE OF ETITION FOR PROBATE I. Give the ~ift of family tradi be·t havior when you need property will be sold at public auction at OF WILL for parents," said Katie Britto~ 9:30 am on December 16th, on the outreach coordinator at e tions - Kid<. ' ill remember and them t premises of Brighton Self Storage, 1360 To all person interested in the above value family tradition , not pre 5. G \e within your budget - Commonwealth Ave., Allston, MA 02134. Cllptioned est te, a petition has been Parental Stress Line. "We h All household furniture, trunks, books, Presented p aying that a document from many callers who are ov - sents. Voluntc.-r at a gift drive o Don ·t overspend when giving appliances, tools, antiques, misc. held for purporting to be the last will and one food bank, bake cookie~ :fi gif~. e holidays and the new s equipment. the accounts of: Sruli Federman, unit COdtcil of sai decedent be provided and whelmed and don't know how lo A093; Mark Devlin, unit B242; Susan allowed, and t at JAMES I. STOCKWELL manage. Calling the hotline ila friends or make decoration for year w II be a lot happier without ing d gift certifi Calish, unit C013; Anak Adhiwirya, unit of BRIGHTON in the County of SUFFOLK A147; John Allan, unit B003; Elisa Moy, and PETER R BROWN of WABAN in the safe way for parents to get t the house. I unnec ary financial stress. ly a preciated. Gi unit C068; Alfonso Hernandez, unit C009; County of Ml DLESEX or some other 2. Take control of your time -f 6. B open with kids about dif­ dren served by Naveen Guntupalli, A153. Sale per order suitable pers be appointed executors, th~frustration and stress." of Brighton Self Storage, Tel: named in the ill to serve without surety. e Parental Stress Line, 8 - The holiday s1-.1son is a bu'y time ficult amil) situations - No othe nonprofits in greater 617.739.4401 . Terms: Cash. Units sold of year. Make ume to unwind and family is perfect To reduce the Bos n. New, un rapped gifts and emptied by the eitirety. Sale is IF YOU DESI E TO OBJECT THERETO, 63 -8188, is a 24-hour ano~ subject to postponement and/or YOU OR YO A ATIORNEY MUST FILE molls, , confidential and toll­ take care of yourself. Don't fed emoti<:flal burdens of divorce, dropped off t select Cold­ cancellation. Self-Storage-Auctions.com, A WR ITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID guilty about ·•) ing no to commi~~ lo... aild seoaration durine the well Banker offi es. Danvers MA Lie #111 . COURT AT OSTON ON OR BEFORE hotJine. The line is a place wh re TEN O'CLO K IN THE FORENOON parents can get support for e ments that arcn•t important to yo holida) , talk open!) with kids. S.i\ 1_ ... saru-.,a.id\fdrtre Di - 10:00 AM) 0 December 23 2004. 7. Find support - Share your OU lCr. 'o(Ul'e'o. chcillenges of parenting. Hotline and your famil y. 111 addmon. you must file a wntten affidavrt 3. Don't do t'verything youn;e f emotions andneeds withafrien F moreinfoan ·onabouttbe Of ob.j.e.cfu>~J.Q the !)etition, stating v~l~nteers offer callers info mia­ OSADEBi:ESTAI lpecific facts nd grounas upon which the tio and referrals to services, tlut - Involve kid in decorating and family member or the Parental Par ntal Stress · ne or the LEGAL NOTICE Objection is b secf, within thirty (30) days m st importantly, a listening ear. shopping. A<.~ 'or help from f: Stre ., Line Hotline voluntt:ers ho e's gift drive, isit www.the­ alter the retu day (or such other lime as Commonwealth of Massachusetts the court, o motion with notice to the " olunteering is by far the most ily and frien 1 "ith bab. • inmg are on1udgmental h teners ho e.org. The Trial Court petitioner, m allow) in accordance with L · Probate & Family Court Department Probate Rule 61 meaningful and satisfying of all and meals. \rend time and ene - a. ail~le to upport caller& 24 e Home for tle Wanderers SUFFOLK Division the things I do. It's really benefi­ gy on what 1s important to }OU hours ~ day who can provide re­ t 271 Hun ngton Ave., Docket No. 04D1812 WITNESS, ON. JOHN M. SMOOT, ferral to services in a caller's Bo n. Call 61 267-3700 or ESQUIRE, F rst Justice of said Court at cial to everyone involved," said and your fam1 I). Summons By Publication BOSTON thi day, October 29, 2004. volunteer Aliya Jiwani. 4. Let kid' be kid - Ki " local ea. No problem is too big 888 HOME-321. Mathias O. Osadebe, Plaintiff Richard lannella v. Register of Probate ,· AD#674741 Adenlke Osedebe, Defendant Allston Bright n TAB To the above named Defendant: days, Dec. 4 and 11. Yard wasce inclu ; newspaper, magazines, d like recycl g services in C mpost bins on A Complaint has been presented to this consisting ol leave , weed or junk ail, white and colored uilding, have e landlord or Court by the Plaintiff , MATTHIAS o. le at reduced price ing manager call 617-635- OSADEBE, seeking Annulment of grass must t>. · put in either brown paper paper bags, phone books, Marriage. e city of Boston is sell ng compost bag~ or open barrels. II pape acks books and conugated Your are required to serve upon yard waste must be put out b} 7 card ard. All these can be COLLINS L. AKUKWE, ESQ. - attorney h their retail price. Twos Jes a.m. on Saturday collection da) . place in paper bag or tied with a for plaintiff - whose address is 46 BEACH STREET SUITE 504 o compost bins are on sale for Yard waste will be collected only . tring do not place in box. Conu­ BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02111 $ 5 each. The public can pur­ on these Saturda) . Yard w4blic be rinsed out, label can remain larg apartment buildings plete, flexible te:ning sche ule, accessible Qualified artlclpant.s can earn $100 flit tlltlr time. by public tran~portation. o medications, Works Department Recydling on and caps and covers can belre.. thro ghout the city. ff a Boston solutely po sales involved. apparatu~. or examinat ons involved. will conduct its l fall cycled. living in an apartment I Subjects must be between 25 and 60 and Jt~~ram re:.~*nt P.i.•t pa icip.tms ha.ve found ic a great way have English their I nguage. to learn ew information and express their as first opi oru.. Pie~ ..:all 617-542-5::100 / / //For 11101~· inlor 111a t io11 and ask for Bill or Trey pleortation for cancer patients to tile. Appoinn:nent... .take p !<: .e office provides a sim~le els ilf the h:innene ostrogen after and from their treatments. Trans- weekdays dunng bu...,me s ho n.. ng program and arr..nges tor use hate been B!lSociated with ARE YOU HAVING l;>ROBLEMS portation is provided according to A vehicle and de driving sRiJL<, teers to meet with each WITH DRUGS OR ALCOHOL? needs and available resources in are needed. oth throughout the year. 'rSE tnai is looking at the effects of an estr~ ·lowering medl<:ation {lelrozole) on breast You may be eligibl to receive the community. The ACS is look- Any ind \ 1dual intere~t f' ; rn

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