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-s!.,c hool given one more year By Josh B. Wardrop STAFF WRITER " It's not often you see a or decades, along with the essentials of reading, victory like this - F writing and arithmeti c, where you truly get to the faculty of Our Lady of the Presentation Grammar School see pie rise to the in Oak Square have dedi cated occ sion. But I think themselves to teaching some thing else of great value: fa ith. you f lks made such an And this week, the parents el uent case to the who've attended the sch&;I over the years - and their i hildren Cat olic Church ••• I wh'o make up the current student body-.learned, once and for all , thin we learned a lot that faith, belief and the strength b watching your of one's convictions truly means something. passion and Following two weeks of con leadership." cer1ed effort by the parents and statf of OLP, as well as that of the Rep. Kevin Honan neighborhood's elected offi cials, the Archdiocese of Boston an nounced that the OLP - slated ment of the Catholic Church. for closure at the end of this "At b ti me like this. ,,e·,e school year - wou ld receive a learned about the level of one-year reprieve. N ~x t fall , s t rengt~ and commitment here." classes will assemble at OLP - said activiM parent Ti.mt >HOTO av CRIN SMITH for the fi rst time in their hi story Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin s ks with parents and teachers at the Our Lady of Presentation School In Brighton on __, without the official involve- OUR LADY, page 23 Monday. The news was good with the archdiocese sa ing that the school would remain open for anot her year. ·Brig~t~n Hf gh grad a Sign_g f sue ,_ess Goodbye, Charlie? Deafsin ce age 5, Lily Nguyen becon1es role nzodelfor BHS senio :\' By Brooke Leister cipal search committee headed CNC STAFF WRITER by Joanne Gun)', Arlington\ as By Michelle Apuzzlo Gro\\ing up in \ 'it:tnam. the middle child c:umculum. ULst night may have been the sistant superintendent of curricu CORRESPONOENT of '>even N!!U\Cn can rcmt!mhcr the da\ 1 Youth like to expcrime . though, l'IO Brighton High School finale for lum and instruction. The other Last night at Brighton High School's grat hi oh fev~r stoic her hcJrim?. "" a child. ~ho: !!ll\en tested the \\atcr-.. at ri!!hton Hi!!h more than jw.t the Class of 2004. candidate for the position is uation, two seniors delivered the salutatori n w~'> unable to attenI. weren't an~ program" or deaf children. Her 'ear while sti ll enrolled at Hor tee Mann She address. one in English and the other n Committee that cun-ent BHS Since 1999. Skidmore has American Sign Language. father Wu!!ht her to re:il and \\rit~ in \'iet iikcd what she found. and tm -.li!n-eter Charles Skidmore is served as Brighton High School's Collaborating on the speech afforded Mi name-.e. a~nd ... he wa-. able to conununicate lov. in!! \ear. one of two finalist'i for the posi headmaster. Prior to that, he mo'>e Francois and Lily Nguyen yet :...nother with her famil) b) reading their lip . \\ Hh ·the ~L.,si..,tance of a interpreter in tion of principal at Arlington served li ve }Cars a., the '>chool\ chance to work together. Francois has taken In 1996, the Ngtr)Cll famil) llJO\ed t) class. Ngu)Cn aChool. She -..pent ..,j\ )ear.., ell the Hc > comfortable in 111) cla.,.., ... ,,. id BaJl) Hari candidates interviewed for the After graduating from Bo.,ton friend, who ha-. been deaf '>ince age 5, nee - race Mann SLhw fo~ the Deaf. studying ton. Nguyen "s junior ) ear glish teacher. position - from a fie ld of 25 State College with a bachelor\ .m ed to watch her interprett!r. English, Amem. ign Language and core LILY, page 25 "creened applicants - by a prin- SKIDMORE, page 24 'Fuel Chestnut Hill eservoir gets open gate tank' By Casey Lyons CORRESPONDENT ''This is like a miracle. Plant Yourself in the Park qharge sounds leisurely, and to an ex This place has been tent, it was. But the idea of the inaccessible to the hington Street were cor11:emed and an important da} for the wards revitalizing Allston's and residents of Ma.;;sachusens," last w~k by the removal ofa fence Brighton's parks. At many on the edge of the Elks parking lot said Eva Webster, president and parks around the city, residents co-founder of the Chestnut Hill and by what appeared to be !ht! un could stop in, pitch in or merely super.rised excavation of a fuel Reservoir Coalition. enjoy the sunny June afternoon. The theme of the morning's Erin go Asian at tank from behind Devlin· re-..thll Capping the day's events was rantlbjlf at 332 Washington St. celebration wa<; to make the the opening of the Chestnut Hill park lands accessible to both the Kells The matter was even rru eI P>iOTO BY ER '4 PRAIWl

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BAJA tak s up Boston College land purchase, White Horse Tavern and apartment plans ) ou \\ill - v.c can put spi:x:ific is'>ues on de::.igned to stand 38 feet high if ap pie waiting on line to get in [to the White al to develop the nursing home site into the table now. mther than responding to proved ...And the traffic situation needs Horse], and that's why I want to ex 26 condos), 294 Lincoln St. (proposal to As summer approa hes, network tele some fonnal project." to be addressed -we need to have one pand," said Bacon. "I think Allston is a sell and display antique automobiles); vision has entered int its yearly cycle of Va-.que1 abo relayed a request from way streets designated before anything great neighborhood to be in business, 153 Sutherland Road (application by the repeats. And for com unity activists in area nlll'c!'> for the BAJA to wnte a letter gets built there." and I think my business is an asset to the Angora Coffee Shop for a 7-day Corri~ Allston-Brighton, last eek's meeting of of ... upport for the Safe Staffing Bill cur Neighbor Ann Mulligan opposed the area.'' mon Victualers License) and 145 N. the Brighton Allston Irrovement Asso rent]} before the Hou-.e Ways and Means much-discussed idea that the develop And, upon hearing a petition to con Beacon St. (proposal to convert a com ciation might have ha a "rerun" quality Committee. a motion supported in a ment was too deflSe, pointing out that the vert a two-family residence into a three mercial building into a self-storage facif of it own. po,t-meeting \ote by BAlA member- nursing home that fonnerly occupied the fami ly residence with dormer at 71-73 ity). The BAIA also conditionally sup A number of large, -reaching issues h p. lot housed "I 00 residents, three shifts of Perthshire Road, Va<>que1 questioned at ported a request to extend living space at likely to weigh on the oommunity's mind In addition to the larger community is employees, constnnt deliveries. We'd be torney Edward Gottlieb about why he 9-11 City View Road - backing theip for rponths to come w~re updated at the 'ue' that hO\\Cd up again at BAJA the dealing with mariy less peo~!e than be wa-; returning to the BAJA with a basi plicant 's request to extend into the attic, meeting, including th closure of Our June J meeting ab< -.aw se' eral petition- fore, less cars and less traffic. cally identical proposal from 18 months but opposing any expansion into the Lady of the Prese tation Grammar 1.:rs maJ..:ing return 'isits to the neighbor Doug Bacon, pwner of the popular ago. As they had previously done, neigh prope1ty's basement. School (see related st ry), safe staffing t>ood association, 'eeking support on a White Horse Tavern on Brighton Av bors directly abutting the property re Votes of opposition were ca<;t by the legislation sponsored y Massachusetts 'ariet} of zoning/\ ariance/ltcensing pro enue in Allston, attended the meeting to newed their objections on the basis that BAJA for the following: a request to le nurses and the purchas of the St. John's posah. discu.,s his plaru. for expanding the the property re!'>embled nothing so much galize the conversion of a two-family Seminary property by~oston College. The eommunit} remained divided on restaurant/bar into the adjoining retail a'> a rooming house. residence into a three-family residence BAIA President Art ro VasqueL, also the propo'>C much too high - and removing his request for a rear out application/variance issues brought be basement of each house - because the get t~ community's hep with develop ll '>houldn "t e\ceed 15 feet," said neigh door patio. fore them. The BAJA voted to suppo11 applicant failed to show up for the BAJA ing gijidelines-a com unity chatter, if bor Paul Barton of the project. which is "On weekends, e have 40 to 80 peo- the petitions of 142 Bigelow St. (propos- meeting.

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The, Joseph M. Smith Commu accept' ro.1t co11111u!tt ial insur Health Center is affiliated witlj H'IVH'.jmschc.org. for June: June 25 nity Health Cell/er; 28 Western ances lll , ' If \101, anti o.fft ·1 a1- Beth l.1rael Deaconess Medica 2-4 p.m. Ave. in Allston, is a nonfrofit or sistann to 1111im1m d i1u/friduals Ce111er. Children s Hmpita/ ant Free health screenings June 22 ganizdtion thilt offers compre and .fw11il1c.s in applyi111: for Mount Aubum Hmpital. For Commonwealth Tenants Association, 2-8 Free glucose, cholesterol and 1-3 p.m. hensive medical, dental, counsel Ma:-. .1Ht c Ith. Nei~hborhood more infonnation abow the Fidelis Way, Brighton. Call Karinna for blood pressure screenings are Commonwealth Tenants Association, 91- ing and vision servic s to all Health Plan wul other It n•tee t•ven/S or health center sen•ices, more information at 617-787 ·2727, held monthly throughout the 95 Washington St., Brighton. Call ext. 10. individuals and familie regard discount' mu/ pm~rmm. The call Sonia Mee at 617-783-0500, 1 community. Below is a schedule Karinna for more information at 617 • less of circumstance. Tl e center Joseph 1. Smith Gm111 min l'Xt. 273. Or i·isit 787-2727, ext. 10. Weekly community walk for our health A weekly community walk sponsored by the Allston Brighton Healthy Boston Coali· ti on 's Health Issues Committee. Join in for a 45-minute walk along the Charles River on Thurs days at 5:30 p.m. Walkers meet at the Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center at 287 Wc~tern Ave., Allston. For more infonnation, contact Pnscilla Golding at 617-78~ 3886 or Sonia Mee at 617-208- 1580. Free English .class Free English clac;ses are of fered every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center. To get more infonnation. plea<,e call, Kim at 617-208-1581. Quit smoking The Joseph M. Smith Commu-· nity Health Center, in partnership with the Allston/Brighton Healthy Boston Coalition, is of fering a free smoking-cessation program. Outreach workers at the health center provide free infor mation and support for anyone interested in quitting smoking. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (patch/gum) can be offered at a discount. Services and literature are available through the health center in Spanish and Russian; and throughout the community in Hurry over for best selectiorl English and Portuguese. Newton Series• P200 Powered Subwoofer For more infonnation about Reg $599.99 ...... (Open Box) Sale: $299.99! and savings! Our Westwood, MA this program, call: Warehouse* is located On For Spanish, Alicia Castr0; Dartmouth Street off Univers/fy 617-208-1583 For Russian, Oleg Galis: 617~ Avenue - Exit (13) off Route 128. 208-1582 For other programs within the Warehouse Sale Hours: Allston/Brighton community:; 617-783-3564. Fri: 10-5 Sat: 10.5 Sun: 12-5 ,[I, Take a cruise '. : Marantz SR-7300 Dolby Digital• Receiver Reg $899.99...... (Open Box)Sale: $599.991 for charity N- The Home for Little Wanderers announces its fourth anQual SaiJ.. ing Home harbor cruise to su~ port the Home for Little Wandei> ers on Thursday, June 17. Boarding time is 6:30 p.m. Sail ing time is 7 p.m. at the Spirit of Boston, Commonwealth Pier at Onkyo DV-CP701 6-Disc PScan DVD Changer the World Trade Center. The'; ,_.,a Reg $199.99 ...... (Open Box) Sale: $149.99! evening will include dinner.~ dancing, silent and live auctions, ' and raffle prizes. Free parking is• provided at the Seaport Hotel.~ Tickets are $125 and can be pur chased at www.thehome.org or' by calling 617-927-0682. ~ event will be hosted by Susan' Wornick, WCVB-TV anchor- 1 woman and consumer reporter. '~ For a full description of the• Home's programs and services, NEW! Braintree • Burlington • Cambridge • Framingham • Hanover • Hyannis • Marlborough • Needham • N.Attleboro • N. Reading visit www.thehome.org. Peabody • Saugus • West Newton • Manchester NH • Nashua NH (2) • Salem NH • South Portland ME • 1-800-FOR-H IFI The Home for Little Wanderers www.cambridgesoundworks.com is at 271 Huntington Ave., Boston. www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, June 11, 2004 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 5 Arcand's Suspension Pr~grJi SCORES a winner Specialists By Dont Borak ~id. CORRES NDENT ···fne) ha'e been pla) ing for the lal kid'> in the community who (Reg. $45.95) S,CORES soccer and writ" g season. ~e bilingual. it 1s a pertect opportunit) to wor" on Four Wheel $54.95 The Jamboree, held on Saturday, was an all-da) their Eneli-.h and "riting 'kill'>. Thi., hai. cad1 or (Reg. $69.95) affair for third-, fourth- a d fifth-graders. The da) the sch~ib had to \\Or( on a comm~nit) project c?nsisted of soccer games, awm·ds~ food and tun ac- cho en by the student .... Each project wa'> on di.,pla) Most Cars Ill the <,idclines of the field. Offer Good Thru 6/04 Present This Coupon Jack-.on Mann Ek!mentaJ) voted to do its project Clarity" Power'" Will Bring You Closer...... "I am so deliJlted to see a on animal shelters. l:ach '>tudent wrote letters to an imal 'heltef'- and Petco seeking their help for food ,., ,..__ ,,,,th c~ Tty p.,y, 617-782-1075 t enjoy phone . program for kids which gives and material-.. to help animals. as well a.s to raise convenadons that a.re not only louder, but more dear and easy to understand. ® RadioShack. 229 Brighton Ave. them the ch~nce to work uwarene...., t')r the need for better animal care. ti> One ... tudi.:nt. Carol f\to\schowitz. explained that Allston J together both mentally and the cla ., '' •• , interc,tt;d in doing a project on stop Op~site Burger King physiJally" ping \ iolence. but changed their mind., becau'>e the) \\anted to help animal' instead. "We wanted to Felix ~rroyo help people. but \\.C decided we needed to help the I animab in ... tead. A lot of people are helping people, , but no one i.., helprnJ the animals." tiyities for the kids. incl1ing: boo"mark miking. Due to the la~k of animal <,helters in town. Jac" WHO'S DRIVING YOU AROUND? foce painting, bead maki g and a scavenger hunt son \.lann focu.;ed more on learning about animals Bay State Taxi is regulated and all our drivers are licensed Also speaking at the eve twas Felix ArTO)O from .and collaborati\el) \\riling a mp a~ut animah \\.ith the Boston School Comm ttee. who stressed the im the help of their \\ nung coach. Patti Barro., and registered and approved by the Town of Brookline portance of working on ~th athletic and academic 1\1.C. Kabir. The kll1" perfonned their mp in front of • All major credit cards • Package Delivery all the schools at lhl Jamtx)ree. accompli shments. accepted • Car Seats-Advance Request ··1 am so delighted to see a program tor kid' "The) ha\e imprO\ed tremendous!)," Patti Bar- • Airport Service which gives them the cha ce to work together txith 11h 'aid Writing the rap and putting the po.,ters to • Wheel Chair Vans-Advance mentally and physically," rrnyo said. gether. -..he 'aid. h..:lp th..: kid'> draw from their own • Advance Reservations Request All 12 schools, includi Jackson Mann Elemen personal and artr'ollL 'kilb. • Charge Accounts-Business • On Call Service 24 hours. tary. were recognized for both their soccer accom Hanging alongsiue their po'>ter wm, a booklet the & Personal 7 days a week plishments and communi y projects. Every 'ttdent kid' put together of all their poems and illu.,tnltions. received a medal for par icipating in the pro~rnm In it the) explained the importance of their project. and copies of ."Leaming Kicks: A New En!!land "It is important to take care of animals becau'>e they SCORES Anthology," w ich featured poen1'. c-. tan help your problem.., and the} gi\'e you good BAY STATE TAXI says and letters written b the students. compan) to )OU. It rs important because animals "It 's another wonderfu citywide event." Kath) tie Ip us in all kind-. of different \\ ay'> .... o we should YOU CAN TRUST US! Fitzgerald, executive di ector of New I ngland al o help them. E\el} Ii\ ing thing need., help taken SCORES said. "It's anotHer way to promote team care of each other:· 617-566-5000 work and sportsmanship.'1 The rap included poem-, about foxes. lUr I I share a similar passion fort soccer." face i.., \\here the) t t"e a nap. Lefl right. up. down, Three of the Jackson Mann players were -ecog ,go the dolphin'· fl pper-.. Pod i' the name of the I LIMIT ONE COUPON PER RIDE I nized among other '>tudept-athletes for therr com group \\hen dolphin-.. s\\ im together Hannle<,s mitment to the program P\'Cr the last three ~ear:~: 1.:reature ... lhe) are. I lme dolphin'>. ~e,er \\ill a dol Michael Leung, Robert Nacinento and Lrsa Luo. phin attack: · ~!------~ Each of the team member~ received trophies. In another poem about mountain lions. one -;tu

1 "Thi was a great yeai1 I have made man) neY. Ucnt \\TOtc, "1l1e mountain lion is a giant bem.t. He REAL ESTATE friends and I also improved my soccer skrlb. Ihc like-. to eat a giant lea't. He can jur~p 20 feet in a first year I was here, I actlrally learned ho\\. to pl.I) huge kap. And he reall) Im es to sleep:· FACTS ASIAN AMERICAN BANK soccer. They second year. I 'cored a goal." I :;a Luo TI\"O Kl\fDS OF PROPERTI' Your Business Partner It '' 1mportam 10 undcN.Jld lh.: d1ffcrcncc bct\\c,11 fX"NlllJI proper!) and real e.1alc, Whether your financial needs lie in inventory, \\hcthcr -..:ltim; or bu) mg a home. Real e.1a1c 1' d.: ....11hcd a' '"th, land and am business expansion or cashjl 'uch ,1, a hon'!\: or detached garage. plamccl ln.-.:, and 'hrub>. builHn range of credit solutions: appliance-. dr..lpcl) r0 hung from Respect and equit) an.: l\\O main principle At Re'>id nt' 4ue ... tinned Am>)O about the future of • Special Opportunity Loans Large Boston City Counci lor Felrx ArrO)O 'aid he Brighton. and \\here the community will be in the tries to fo llow m; he works to improve Bo, ton\ nc\t 20 to 30 \Ci.Ir . Kate • Real Estate Loans schools. envi ronment, economy. housing. health Bri!!hton needs to loo" at \\.hat other citie'> are Brasco For more in.formation, please contact one of care and public safety. doing~ re,ident Artun• va-.4ue1 said. ArTOyo met with 30Allston-Brighton r..:,iden1' at "\\'e need to ..,t.ut fl<\\ rt \\.C \\.ant to ~e '>Omc Qrq our.friendly and knowledgeable loan Qfficers. the Brighton Marine Ccqter on Monda) as part of thing happen in 20 )Car..,:· Arroyo 'aid. "Planning ~21. We pride ourselves on our convenient the community meeting-. he is holding in Bo,ton', \\ill be done ih\C reall\ \\ant changes .. ha\\ mut Properties 21 neighborhoods. Brighton i' the ninth stop for Ar It j, import.mt li.lr ·B(hton \ ncighborhcxxh 10 J.l.i TIHIUll '>Uttl application process and quick turnaround time. Bri;:~l•>L \I\ royo. suppoll each other. ArTO)( -.,ud. Also visit us at ·wwv,·.asianamericanhank.com rV. fireplace and ra i~ therr families,'' 'aid Michael dePieml. a toob, or a liw·,landmg micro\\ me oven. A 'implc 1c,t 10 dctennmc \\ hcthcr an item f~l'm not afraid of taking on causes Brighton r~srdcnt. • If i' per,onal or real propeny 1' lo ask yourself rm re peopk <,la). the) will help build "hetht.>r the uem i' pcm1ancntly anachccl 10 that are stron and difficult. Brighton\ econom). dePicrro said. the n.'31 C>Wtc. J.C. na1lccl dO\\n. llmg-tenn 'i,ion is to have long-tem1 resi- \\'hen bu)mg or ...:lhng a home. 1he · Planning is required in order to d..:m<"d;Pierro said. ~ purcha:.c agn.-.:mcnt cm er. only the real Nale being com,1,'11. If i1,•1m of per.onal resolve things." Building Bright< n into a better communil) takes propeny an: 10 be mdudcd. 111<.; mu:.1 be planning and epantcs that from de,elopment, Ar Tll<.'llllOncd -.p<:eifiC'Jll) in the agreement. Felix AtToyo fll)O said. When s.::llmg a home. a:,k your real c:.latc agenl 10 specifically C.\cludc valuable items The pnx:es.., resiJent.. feel that ha.c, not received of per..onal propcny in the fo,ung agreement. the planning it desef\e., i-. the closing of fourTstops Thi:, may pn.~ludc a mi:.undmlanding lmcr Monday night's meeting addres-.ed concern.., re,. along Commom\cahh A\.enue near Boston Col mer \\hich item> 'la» and "hich do not \\.hen bu)mg. 1f )OU are un:.urc aboul ident'I are feeling about neighborhood schools and l~ge . \1he1hcr item' of JlCl'onal propcny arc ASIAN AMERICAN BANK affordable housing, along with stop., disappcarin,g "The) are 'Jcnficing re .. idential neighborhood., mcluik.~ lops furt 11cst from the city does not im 11ith you. Co11tact me direct{1• at Every proposal needs planning. Affordable hou' pro\'e the time it takes to get into Boston, dePierro (6/ 7) 746-5222 or (M l) 7117-212 1 TEL: (617) 695-2800 TOLL-FREE: (866) 695-0038 FAX: (617) 695-2875 ing and neighborhood scHool !-1 need planning beti.>re ... ..ud. the Boston Redevelopmt nt Authority begins cor - In the fall. Arro~o said a meeting is scheduled to struction designs. di,cu,., transportation rssue.s he realizes are a con Arroyo pointed out that Boston is having a hard cern for residents. time keeping resident<; io the area because cf the The issues resident are addressing will be exam high price of homes. Marty times, both the hu,band ined \\ ith the help of hi-, 'itaff, said Arroyo. Libr fellowship is a func ·val for local writer By Adrienne Lamplough after IL.1ving a wor camp for teenagers. The novel , CORRE5F°NDENT tells the story of Po1tia and her friend, Gideon, as Writing has been a p~ of Hannah Rogers· life the) meet different performers and question why so since she was in the thi grade, when she began ciety rejects nonconformists. Rogers said. keeping a journal in her Cabbage Patch diary She The idea for her young adult novel came from the I has since moved on to sh rt stories and novel'. and "' HBO sho\.\ '"Cami,-aJ," she said. now the recipient of the Boston Public Libra!) · chil ·Tue image!) of t)le real ly intrigued me," she dren's Writer-in-Residenoe fe llow hip. said. )'he $20,000 fe ll owshi~ is the first of its kind of With "Carnival" as a c;tarting point, Rogers said fered by the library and provides Rogers \.\ ith ac 'he u-.ed the Boston Public Library's references and cess to library documen s and a place to work for researched tra\eling carnival and freak shows to get nine months. She will ha e from Sept. I until June 1 a b for her storv to complete her novel, said Executive Director Aft1:r sending in.three letters of recommendation, a Betsy Hall of the Assoc ates of the Boston Public t\\.O-page proposal Jnd a\\. riling sample. Rogers said Library. 'he, "had a nugget of an idea. .. "I never in a million years thought that I'd be the Thi-. \\.as a "blinJ judging" Y.here the panel of six one chosen," said Rogers, a former Brighton re ... i judge. read clo-.e t1 99 propo al and voted unani dent. rnousl) on Roger--· proposal. said Alan Andres, a The novel is about Poltia, a young girl \.\ho fol m..:mber of the B ard of Associates at the Boston lows a traveling carnival across the Unitct State.., Public Libr.lf) 'oinCI! 1997. Page 6 Friday, June 11. 2004 w\vw.allstonbrightontab.com AT THE LIBRARY

pruticip for Snakes), I Science Magic - Friday, Aug. I0:30 a.m. Catherine Miller, at the Brighton Libnll) Sh l\\ days 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays at I0:30 t: brary at I0:30 a.m. Admis ·ion is June 28 (Sunshine). Children, age I 3, at I 0:30 a.m. In this program, brarian for the Kennedy Day time is 2 p.m. on ThuN!a) ilnning. and self-concept. ore Other Worlds @ your Ii- off our summer programs with a Kathy Bambino for a fun, m ~sica l - 2004 Statewide Summer 23 ('The lron Giant") and Aug. 27 • Tie OK Club - Tuesday, June ("My Neighbor Totoro"). blast a<; we learn more about how sing-along show. Kathy play gui Safari in Africa ~ading Program, Tuesdays, July tru· and leads the children in their 15. Jul) 13, Aug. I 0, at 4 p.m. The bubbles ru·e made and when arfd Onl) Kids Club is a month!) book ~ f through Aug 31, at 3 p.m. In why they pop. 1 favorite tunes. In additio~ to storytelling & clay d1'-'.:tL'>sion group at the Faneuil formation and signup session Weekly programs • Fourth Friday Film Series, singing, the kids do the Hlkey sculpting Br.inch Library for children, Tuesday, June 29, at 3 p.m. • Chess Instruction: Saturdays at June 25 (""Mary Poppins"); July Pokey, Chicken Dance, An Go All older Lhlldren are \\Clcomc 11 a.m. through June 12. Allston Marching, and Circle Bear. Ad gm<.lc... three and up. Next will be 23 ('The Iron Giant"); Aug. 27 to a special sto~ telling and emit resident Richard Tyree gives free mission is free. For further i for ·'fhe Children of Green Knowe" ("My Neighbor Totoro''), at 2 p.m, program, "Sal.ui in Africa:· \\ ith h) Ll\.f. Bo ... ton. Bools avail Honnn-Allston instruction in both bai,ic and ad mation, call 617-782-6032. are • Book Discussion Group: join an Ann McCrea. on ThuNla\, Juh <1.hle .rl the Faneuil Branch Library. Branch vanced chess. Practice sets are informal discussion of the novel 22, at 4 p.m. at the Brightoi1 Rcgr'-lration required. Call 617- available for play after the instruc ''When We Were Orphans," by Branch Libran. FollO\\ inl! stof\· tion period. Ages I 0 and up; all Help for beginning 782-6705 for more information. 3~ Nonh Harvard St., Allston, Kazuo lsh,iguro on Monday, June Internet user telling, McCrea \\ill help ~panici • Pre\Chool Storytime. Woones 61 -787-6313 ski ll levels welcome. Chess in 28, at 6:30 p.m. pants make a htppo, crocodile and days to a Garden Part} on the grounds cSummi:r Solstice). After reading H.omework Assistance brruy's game-.. For age 10 and ESOL Conversation ea..:h book la mix of picture book.-., grmti. An innovative, after-school older. Note: The time changes to 2 one pruticular book every few of the Brighton Branch Lihrlli) weeks. Group from 5 to 7 p.m on Thur.da). Jul) nonfiction and poetJ)) aloud. the program to help kid<; grades 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, June 22- Miniature-. from the 1900s - 22. Co-hosted by the Friend of group '"ill ha\ e a discussion fol through 12 do their homework Aug. 10. No registration required and dd Wednesday, July 21, at 6:30 P·l11· the Brighton Branch Lihnll). the kmed b} an an project ba-;ed on and )earn to study better. Kids can • Preschool Storytime - Tues mission is free. The group meet<; Pianist John Ferguson wi II per public is invited lo tour the ne\\ h thi.: theme of the\\ eek. Preregi.,tra- get ~ homework help from pro days, June 22-Aug. I 0, at I 0:30 Mondays and Thursdays at 6 P·f'1:; tion required. fes'>i nal online tutors and special a.m. For children, age 2 to 5, ac form a progrrun of 30 short works Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fli planted library ground .... and he'~ ~ • The Faneuil Pm2etumer, - ly tr. ·ned high school mentors. companied by an adult. Storie<;, by 30 major composers of the la'>l days at I 0 a.m. For further infqr music played hy piani-.t Ad1m century. Feldman. For further infonnatio11. Tuc.;day-. at 6:30 p~m. A parent songs, activities and crafts. mation, call 617-782-6032. 'The Phoenix Festival" perfor call 617-782-60J2. A:hild hook di'-'.:u >ion group, ap Co certs propriate for children. grade-. 4 Summer reading mance, Thursday, July 22, at ~ Preschool Reading Th concert series, including p.m. A four-week long theater mt~ \ and up. \\ ith a parent. Join in for stude t and professional perfonn great conver,ation and a snack. program festival for families and chi ldrut1 Readiness Faneuil Branch ers, c ntinues through June. to be performed ·at vruious loca June ~9. ·Time Scops for No Kids. age 3 and up, can prutici Tuesday, Junel5, 22 and 29 at • iano Recital - Pianist John tions in the greater Boston area. 10:30 a.m. • 419 Faneuil St., Bri~h1011, 617- l\1o 1...e: Jul) 27. ··Pete)," Aug. pate in the summer reading pro Fergu....on will present his students gram, \\ hich run., J w1e 21 through The theme i., "Risin!! from the 782-6705 31. "Runn ng Out of Time ... Call in n.>cltal on Monday. June 14. at 6 7 Aug. 13. Children keep Ln1ck of Ash:· It v.111 con-.1st ot"a comhina ~ Winter Hour:. (thmui:li June /?): 61' \~ 6705 for more informa p.m. Bubblemania Mondays, Wnb1esdm • anti uon Re.Ll\tmtlon required. the amount of time they ~pend tion of spoken word, .,hort scenes, monologues, improv ru1d corned) and face painting Thursdays, 10 t• 6 p.1rL, foe~ reading, alone or with an older ck1ys, noon to X 1.11r., Fritlm·\, 9 Open House reader. For every six hours they Shows are one hour long and m Bubbles of all shapes and size· Special events read, they can ch

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.Here's a list ofwhat's happeninJ be placed on a "team·' for the week level. the student a taste of kayaking. a/Oak Square Family YMCA, 61~ and will compete in various port • Ask-a-Phy ical Therapist - Studet will learn the basic i,yashington St., Brighton. ing events· including: basketball, Every Monday night (except for equip nt, strokes, rescue tech soccer, floor hockey, volleyball, \i,ork hop Monday ) at 6 p.m., a niques d tenninology for kayak .Sign up for YMCA swimming, flag football and other physical therapist is available to ing. Of,n to people of all abilities. sports. Camp will focus on over answer questions. Ongoing in the Boats d equipment will be pro summer camps coming adversity, teamwork and lobby of the Oak Square YMCA. vided. articipants are encouraged , 'The Oak Square YMCA is of sportsmanship and will culminate to bring their own though. Own feting a number of camps thi with closing ceremonie and a Youth outdoors transpqrtation is required. Direc summer. Camps include tradition family festival. tions t1 the launch site will be pro al Day Camp Connolly for chil Dates: Monday, Aug. 16-Frida), climbing days vided. dren in grades KI-8 as well as Aug.20 The YV1CA i proud to offer Call the sports department for number of sports camps including: Outdoor Climbin£ Nn ~-:~rie~~ more iofonnation and directions at half-day Preschool Camps, Bas Gymnastics camps b necessary. The event is super 617-7$7-8663. Ketball, Sports Mania, and Gym \tsed b) experienced YMCA All participants must register nasties Camps. Campers will v.ork in a truc climbing staff. Climbing is held at two wFt!ks before desired kayak tured fonnat, de\ eloping the ' Most camps run from 9 a.m.-~ Hammond Pond. The cost is $20 day. strength, flexibility, and coordina p'.m. and have extended ho~ for Members; $35 for the public. • Cljnic I: Saturday, June 12 available. Financial assistance is tion required to perfonn introduc • Monday, June 14, 6-8 p.m. •Clinic II: Saturday, June 26 ·offered and vouchers are accepted. tory through intennediate gym . Call 617-787-8655 for ~ nastics skills. Camp is broken into three groups: beginner. intennedi Adult outdoor and Become a certified brochure and registration fo1m. I ate, and advanced. indoor climbing YMCA Lifeguard Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Camp Connolly These classes are for people The YMCA Lifeguard program Monday, Aug. 9-Friday, Aug. 13, v. ho are 16 years of age and up. is for people, ages 16 and up. The . At the Oak Square YMCA, th~ with extended hours available. To Learn to harness up, and climb prerequisites to enter the program program is built on the core values receive a registration packet., call safely under the guidance of an ex are: of caring, honesty, respect, respo3 617-787-8669. perienced. instructor. Adults will • S~dents must pass 500-yard sibility and sportsmanship also learn to belay (This class sat test G:ampers and families wi ll find th Spaulding isfie the prerequisite for the out • Tread water for 5 minutes traditional activities, positive s Rehabilitation door Toprope course). The indoor • Dive down 9 feet role models, and diverse enro ll ~ climbing wall include numerous Cl~s run June 26-30 and are ment to be complemented by our Workshops climbing route to enhance your held _sr.~rdays-Wed nesdays from unique YMCA. There are threej Workshops are held the fin.t skill . ln this class, climbers will 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $250 programs based on grades. Pio~ Monday of every month at 6 p.m. develop and practice climbing for members, $295 for nonmem neer Camp: grades K 1-2, Explore and are delivered b) a Spaulding techniques and terminology. bers. JEWELERS Camp: grades 3-5, and Frontie Rehabilitation Hospital phy ical Students will also receive certi BARMAKIAN Camp: grades 6-8. Camp hou therapist. Workshops will be tai Intro to river kayaking fication in CPR/AED for the pro DIAMONDS SINCE 1910 are Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m. fe sio~al lored to individual interesb. Drop rescuer, First Aid and BOSTON NASHUA, NH FRAMINGHAM p.m., with extended hours avail in fonnat with members of the Classel. are for people who are Oxygefi Administration. able. To receive a regist:ratio 18 years of age and up. Practice 617 .221.3724 603.888. 7800 508.872.5454 community welcome. Registra For~ore information, call 617- BAAMAKIAN.COM packet, call 617-787-8669. tion is not required. Held in the kayaking skills with the YMCA 787-8 2 and ask for Aquatics Di Technology Center on the lower on the Charles River. This is an in rector yra Pirelli. HaH-day preschool troductory course de igned to give gym and swim camp Children will play differen sports and activities in the gymna sium and outside as well as hav WE ARE YOU RFA THER'S DAY GIFT HEADQUARTERS swim time each day. Sports an · activities wi ll include instructiona Remembe~ Father's Day is SundaYt June 20 free-swim, water safety lesson and fun-swim times. Dates: MontJay, July 5-Frid players and as individu als. All camp programs are de signed to max,imize the potenti for children to have a positive an beneficial experience with a focu on an FUN games approach. Camp hours are Mondays-Fri days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with extend ~ours available. To receive a regis tration packet, call 617-787-8669. Oak Square YMCA race is June 13 The Oak Square YMCA Family SK Run, Walk & Wheel (USATF certified) race is scheduled fof Sunday, June 13. The start time i¥ 9a.m .. Register as a individual or as~ family. The first 150 participan to sign up receive at-shirt. The are prizes and a post-race brunch for all ages. Basketball camp Focus on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting in game-like situations while learn ing rules and specific strateg)!. Emphasis will be on teamwor~ and sportsmanship in a fun spo~ environment. [There will also be recreational outdoor time and pool time each day . . Dates: Monday, July 19-Frida , July 23 -Monday, July 26-Friday, Jul)' 30 Sports Mania Camp ' Campers will focus on a variety of sports including soccer, fool ball, floor hockey, volleyball, b - ketball, and more. Children wi learn the fundamentals of eac sport while playing in daily mi - Chrome-available in al stores. One free gift per customer, while supplies last. games. Camp will culminate in an a'.11-day camp event. Dates: Monday, June 28-Friday, CHARGE IT WITH FILENE'S 1).ily2 WE ALSO WELCOME ORDER ANYTIME AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA, CALL TOLL FREE MASTERCARD & DISCOVER CARDS I 1-800-345-3637 Y·lympic Camp IF II IL IE N IE s . The Y-lympics is a camp de signed for children with an intere$t iR active lifestyles. Campers will always something exciting Page 8 Allston-Bright TAB Friday, June 11. 2004 www.allstonbrightontab.com Praise for A-B's Heroes By Mlchelle Apuzzlo CORRESPONOENT Last week, the Allston-Brighton Healthy Coali "It's tough to make the selections tion honored its 2004 class of Unsung Heroes-six because a lot of people do a lot of local citizens whose dedication of time and exper tise make the community a better place to live. After wonderful things, but it's these poring over 40 nominations, a committee of previ folks who go above and beyond ously honored Unsung Heroes selected Barbara Fitzpatrick, William D. Luzier Jr., Loretta Magee, that make a difference." Will iam Marchione, 0 min Montero and Egbert Paz . Sister Helen Sullivan .., keep doing it because it's fun, and it gives me time to be with the girls," said Magee, a mother of School to Allston-Brighton for volunteer work be three who works 30 hours each week as an adminis fore heading home each night. Yet he is as reliable trative a%istant and still finds time to volunteer with as the postman, according to Bill Mafgolin of the the Hobru1 Park Association, Girl Scouts and All West End House Boys and Girls Club, and a solid ston-Brighton Little League. example of a shining teenager. Paz has self'ed as a Her involvement snowballed as her children peer leader at the Club and coordinated bIDod and grew older. She was a Scout troop leader, then bone marrow drives. He has a reputation as a deter coached her daughter's softball team, and eventual mined raffle-ticket sa.lesmen who e success bene ly began coordinating events such as movie nights fits the mru1y causes to which he dedicates himself. and Christmas caroling for Hobart Park. During the ceremony held in the Heights Room 'The more you do, the more you meet people at Boston College. presenters Margolin and Phil who are doers, so you stay involved," she said. McGrail, a 200 1 Unsung Hero, continued to deliver Sister Helen Sullivan, a 2002 honoree, said, "It's accolades as they cited the endless contributions of tough to make the selections because a lot of people fellow honorees Fitzpatrick, Mru·chione and Luzier. do a lot of wonderful things, but it's these folks who Fitzpatrick, a volunteer for at least 25 years, is a go above and beyond that make a difference." saving grace for many senior citizens, driving them According to Priscilla Golding, executi ve direc to the doctor or taking them shopping. One benefi tor of the coalition, the selection committee tries to ciary of her goodwi II said, "Barbara remembers my choose a broad range of recipients, representing doctor appointment<;, even when I don't." various community organizations. Mru·chionc, Allston-Brighton's resident historian, Teenage honorees Montero and Pal show that called his work a "labor of love." and then went on high school students are not just concerned with to speak about the upcoming oral history project as their own pursuits. if to take the attention off him. Montero has given his time to the Allston William Luzier; current president of the Oak Brighton Community Development Corporation, Square YMCA and regular helping hand at 'just the United Way's Youth Advisory Council and the about every fund-raising event," modestly accepted Allston-Brighton Community Summit. The Latin the award, saying, "Other Unsung Heroes have Academy sophomore, whose motto is 'just do it," been my heroes, and it's humbling to be included irl said that the volunteer work gives him an opportu Jhis li st." nity to test himself. He, like many others that night, Perhaps the most thankful are the people whd thanked the community for the recognition. benefit from the hard work these Unsung Heroo8 "It's acknowledgement from the best of the best," do, day in, day out. he said. Mayor Tom Menino said, "Volunteerism is a pan Although Paz grew up in Brighton, he now lives of the fabric of our community, and it's what makes in Dorchester and must trek from East Boston High this a great city." Boston Seaport Fest coming this weekend ' The 2004 Boston Seaport Festival, scheduled for New England Aquarium Plaza, Rowes Wharf, the weekend of June 12 and 13, wi 11 be a celebration Long Wharl. and Thompson Island. of the opening of the summer season in Boston Har Free event\ such as sai lboat rides, face painting, bor and wi ll feature family actrvities. Taking place bands and other live entertai nment will take place in various locations throughout the harbor, the throughout the weekend. Featured attractions in weekend will encourage people to take advantage clude the Boston Harbor Schooner Race sponsored of all the beauty and recreation Boston and its har by the Libe11y Fleet of Tall Ships; specialty and dis.. bor islands and waterways have to offer. Unless oth counted cruises throughout the harbor; the Boston erwise stated in program materials, events are free Harbor Walk to benefi t the Floating Hospital for' and open to the public throughout the weekend. Children; Sa\e the Harbor/Save the Bay's Fishing in a Variety of Farnil)-friendl) acti\itie' \\tll take place Derb) and F1,hing I0 I; and thL Boston Seapor1 Colors & Styles throu~hllUt the \\n!kcnd at \ariOU'> Bo.,ton Harbor Fe,tl\ al Parade of Lights. location,. including Charlestown Navy Yru·d (piers A complete \Chedule of activities is avai lable at 1 and 4 ), faL'>t Boston/Piers Park, South Boston, www.bostonseaportfesti val.com.

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::'.A health)r lifestyle is only a step away ,: By Casey Lyons Iplayers , the two paruc1pated in mile walk some of the kids had ries by channel surfing, remem I CORRESPONDENT the race. At 80. Ford perhap-. become di-;couraged. saying they ber this: it takes 20 minutes to L Blue Cross-Blue Shield proved proves conclusive!) that acth ity could not finish. But the older walk o~ one jelly doughnut. conclusively recently that a can be for everyone. and anyone people urged them on, .,he said. "Hea th for all ages, that's what healthier lifestyle is just a walk can enjoy it. For tho-.e who '>pent the after we're romoting," said Steven away. With "Go walking and be Bottri said that during the 3.2- noon on the couch burning calo- son-Ed uare. bealthy" as the theme of the day, Susan Lehey, director of media relations for Blue Cross, hoped those in attendance would stroll around A1tesani Park, visit the different health stands and partic ipate in the walk. At the center of it all on June 5, Troy Brown and Ted Johnson of the New England Patriots thanked the hundreds for coming out to learn about health and par ticipate in the walk. ··1 want to stress how important bercise and a good diet are to G good health," said Brown. They have kept me around in the league for 12 year.., he said. As a wide receiver for the Pats, I Brown highlighted the impor tance of a good diet and exercise In what he does, and said that at 33, he is in the best shape of his life. But even beyond the grid IFT ET iron, healthy habits are important for all facets of life. THE PERFECT PRESENT After all, no one can be a pro football player forever, but any 50- or 60-year-old can make FOR DAD! healthy choices. UU O~HU \ Johnson, linebacker for the Pats, agreed with Brown, adding that Brown is pound-for-pound the strongest guy on the team. 'Tm a huge believer in what you're doing;· Johnson said to the waiting walkers, "it's been crucial to my success in football." "I love to work out and stay in shape," he added. "It's great for BURBERRY TOUCH the mind and mental health." 2-PC. VALUE SET With pre-walk formalities out of the way, Brown and Johnson ONLY s45 led a pack about 250 strong to the A $59 VALUE starting line. After the walk had Includes: 1.7-oz. Eau de Toilette Spray begun, Artesani Park cleared out. and 3.3-oz. Shower Gel. Of the hundreds of children, par ents and senior citizens, only a few remained at tbe site - per] feet to take quick advantage otj the various health stands. In addition to the ever popular seated massage stand, Blue Cross-B lue Shield had a blood pressure screening tent, a skin • • analysis/hand grip Sf(e.ngth area • and a cholesterol screening. During the course of the after noon, Blue Cross' Jump Up and Go program donated more than $32 1,000 to 71 public middle schools throughout the state in the fonn of fitness and nutritio~ grants. Healthy lifestyles start early, said Sylvia Stevenson-Edouare1 ESCADA SENTIMENT one of the event's organizers. "Walking is something thac POUR HOMME everyone does," said Sylvia 2-PC. VALUE SET Stevenson-Edouare, one of th~ ONLY s45 event's organizers. "We werd AN $81 VALUE programmed to walk, and run I Includes: 1 . 7-oz. Eau de Toilette Spray ning requires cardio fitness. The BURBERRY LONDON and 3.4-oz. After Shave Balm. ,. average person can just go ou~ 3-PC. VALUE SET and walk." ONLY s55 Having shifted the focus frorn A $106 VALUE fitness to activity, BCBS hopes to Includes: 1.7-oz. Eau de Toilette Spray, encourage more people to get up 3.3-oz. After Shave Balm and 3.3-oz. Shower Gel. and get out, not necessarily begi~ a regimen of activity and diet. It i hard to talk about fitness unles you first talk about activity, sai Fragrance se available 111 all stores While suppfies last. Stevenson-Edouare. I Residents in attendance thought the day a complete suc CHARGE IT Willi Fl.ENE'S cess. WE ALSO WELCOME ORDER ANYTIME Catching up with Brighton res• AMERICAN EXPFEf8, VasA. CALL TOLL FREE idents Barbara Ford and Cathryl) MASTERCARD l ~CARDS IF II IL IE N IE I 1-800-345-3637 Bottri near the Kids Zone, the tw6 s said the day was a great time for people of all ages. I exciting In addition to meeting the ball always something I Page 1u AllSton-Brlghton TAB ·day, June 11 , 2004 www.allstonbnghtontab.com

STAFF PHOTO BY KEITH E. JACOBSON Mayor Tom Menino checks out the lobster with ginger and scallions, presented by Chef Steven Ngo. The dish Is part of The Kells' new Asian menu. Ern go Asian at the Kells A-B landmark brings far Eastern flair to its popular menu· - but people can still get a Guinness ifthey want one y Josh B. Wardrop wiches and shepherd's pie, and Quinn emigrated from Ireland STAFF WRITER that." in 1972, and has worked in or Rec nt visitors to The Kells Still, Quinn says he'd never owned Irish restaurants and pubs - o of Allston-Brighton's entertained the idea of looking to ever since - from his early days most p pular Irish bars for more the Far East until a casual dis at B1ighton's Corrib Pub, to his than a ecade - who were in the cussion with longtime friend first business venture with Kells mood or a bit of shepherd's pie Ngo, who ran the kitchen at partner John McClure, The Kin or oth r traditional Celtic fare Brookline's Golden Temple vara, which opened in 1979. The have gptten quite a shock. restaurant for 15 years. Irish breakfasts served at The Gone is the pub and comfort "We were talking, and Steve Kells no doubt brought a taste of food The Kells has served since said, 'What do you think about the old country to Quinn when it wasipened, in 1992, by entre leasing out the ki tchen?' And I ever he needed it-will he miss prene r Jerry Quinn. In its place said, 'To who?' And he said, 'To them? is a n full menu of Asian cui- me!"' recalls Quinn. "And I was "I' ll miss the breakfasts, but sine recipes such as spicy gi n- driving home, and the more I not the calories," he laughs. ger c ams, Szechuan broccoli thought about it, the more excit "One of the great things that and H nan style Chilean seabass ed I got. I knew that Steve had a people don't know about Chi - fr m new kitchen manager great reputation, and basically, nese food is that a lot of it is low Steve go. everyone likes Chinese food. I carb. There's a really healthy "It as actually kind of an ac thought that made the time had side to it - it's not just greasy ciden " says Quinn, of The come for this sort of change." fried food and heavy sauces." Kells' 180-degree change in So, Quinn hired Ngo, and the So far, nearly two weeks into culincuy direction. "I wanted to conversion from Irish pub to the new Kells menu, Quinn says make a big change of some sort Asian eatery began in earnest that customers seem to be em to go ~l on g with all the cosmetic last month. The Kells shut its bracing it. "We had a guy come changes we've made inside - doors from May I0 to June I, in here with his buddy last week, upscale it a bit from all the sand- and the kitchen wa'> updated and ask for a cheeseburger. We \\ ith C\ Cf) thing it needed to ga\e him the nev. menu, and tackle Kung Pao chicken and eventually they ended up getting Moo Shi shrimp. the sesame chicken and the Mass Audi logy Makes Digital Hearing Aids Affordable "We removed the ovens and Chilean sea bass, and they both put in some woks," says Ngo, ended up happy. All ston is so who also owns and manages the diverse in its restaurant scene, kitchen at Cosmopolitan Asian that I think people are ready for uaz imtal -L~' ~ 1 Cuisine in the Financial Di strict. this." l IntroclL~c\'. "We brought in a smoke oven to Rest assured, Quinn has no Introducing the Audibel Audi Digital hearing aid. The Audi Digital offers all the superior tf?nce !~~\t make the barbecue boneless plans to discontinue the special listening advantages of digital signal processing. The Audi Digital hearing aid processes sound s'~'e spare ribs, but most of the other charity programs he's been in much faster and more efficiently than analog hearing aids. It's much like the sound quality of stuff we still use." volved with over the years. The a CD versus a c ssette tape. The Audi Digital provides the value and sophistication of digital Ngo oversees a staff of four after-school meals for students at that prepares all the favorite Chi the Hamilton School wi ll contin technology with an emphasis on simplicity. The Audi Digital is a~a i lable in all sizes for most nese specialties as scallion pan ue - with a more international types of hearing loss, and is an effective solution for those with nerve type hearing loss. cakes, beef teriyaki and General nair. "The kids loved it last Gau's chi cken, as well as some week," says Quinn. "Steve of his own favorite specialties. raised his kids on Asian food, so "I guess my favorite is the he knows the healthy stuff to Thai lobster," admits Ngo, of serve." the dish, which features lobster And the Thanksgiving and stir-fried in its shell wi th a Christmas dinners that Quinn combination of cil antro, mint hosts each year for the A-B com and other spices. munity will continue, sans Customers can still get their Peking duck. pint of Guinness at the bar, but "I've talked to Steve about now they' II also be able to order that, because I'd never want to exotic specialty beverages li ke stop doing Thanksgiving," says the Goombay Smash, the Rock Qui nn. "We' ll still be doing the Lobster and that Chinese restau traditional turkey, stuffing and rant staple, the Scorpion Bowl. all the rest."

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I Police responded to a report and-e~ng on June 3 at approx \1arrero. police found him to ~1 of an armed robbery on June imately I 0:50 a.m., at an All ton l:ra\ e an outstanding warrant l at approximately 2:40 p. m., in Street apartment. The 'ictim told fai lure to appear) in Brighton he area of Gardner and Linden police that he woke up to see District Court. and that wammt streets. The victim told police someone in her room take her wa.-; executed. chat he was walking on Linden wal let and walk out. \\!hen she Street when two unknown males qonfronted the su..,pecl. he tled Michael Va-;erman, 36. of l!pproached him, and one the residence and escaped on foot 7 246 Capt. Eames Circle in punched hi m in the eye. They toward Brighton A\'enue. A A!)hland, was arrested June 6 at ithen threatened him with a knife, earch of the area wm. conducted. approximatdy 2:36 a.m., at a ldemanded his shoes and gold \o no avail. Chester trL-et re ·idence. PolirP ichain, and tled on foot. \\ere called to the apartment on a repon of loud music. and "hen Brian D. Collins, 25, of 483 Police responded to a uper the) an;, ed found Va-;erman to Boylston St., Brookline, 5 market on wc ... tem A\enue be the onl> pef\on in the apart as an-ested June 2 at approxi in Brighton on June 3 at approxi ment. Va-.erman told police he mately I :20 a.m., on Beacon mately 8:3 1 p.m.. fol lO\.,,ing a did not li ve there and didn't know treet in Brighton on charges of report of an attempted arrnea rob where the residents of the apart ublic drinking. While on patrol, bery. An employee told police ment \\ere. He \\a'i subsequently lice allegedly observed Collins that she was working behind the placed under arrest on charge-. of Union 0 Squar• Bfighton drinking from an open bottle of courtesy desk at the 'tore when a disturbing the peace and trespass m~ beer and harassing other persons medium-built \\hite male. ing. D · · they walked by. When the approximately 40 )ear. old. police informed Coll ins that pub demanded all the m ney from the Robe1t Hatch, 20. of 1141 S ington SI m drawer. The employee Lalled for E:l.!)t Michigan Ave., Salt lic drinking is an arrestable 8 ~- offense, he allegedly became bel security, and the 'iuspect jumped lake Cit). Utah, was arTested f ligerent and uncooperative, and over the counter and tried to open June 6 at approximately 5:30 " wm; placed into custody. Collins the drawer himself. un-.ucces ... ful a.111 .• on St. Thoma'> More Road. was also found to have a variety ly. He then tled thl! -.cene in a red Boston College Police allegedly Brighton !E of pills on hi s person at the time car. en..:ountered Hatch climbing f of his arrest. and was also to be O\ er a ten..:e as he tried to leave u charged with possession of Class Amos W. MJJTero Jr., 22. of a selUred con'>truction -.ite. Comm.A11e tf 30 E drugs. 6 138 North Hampton St., Hatch allegedly became loud Roxbury, was arre led June 4 al and belligerent with officers, James G. Anthony, 43, of approximately 11 p.m.. on and \\JS observed to be highly Chestnut 3 925 Parker St., Jamaica Commonwealth A\enue. on into\icated. He wa-. then arrest Plain, wa'i arrested June 3 at charges of rccei\ ing stolen ed for disorderly conduct and approximately 8:39 a.m., at a goods. The victim in thi. ca.-.e tre-.pa-;-.ing and transported to Commonwealth Avenue super called police after he di,co\ered District 14 for safekeeping, after market. Anthony was allegedly his parked car \\a.' missing a hr-. actions made him unable to observed by loss prevention per wheel and tire, and then di\CO\ - lk! booked in the usual manner sonnel at the store putting a num ered what he belie\l!d lo be hr. b)' the BCPD. store ~n Washington Street in chased from the store by an Brighton District Court. Bright n. A plainclothes detec- employee, and the detective then ber of items in his book bag and wheel and tire on a vehicle I attempting to leave without pay parked next to him. A }ello\\ jack. Ste\en Ganier, 27, of tive al gedly observed all three pursued Ganier to a residential Note to readers: Those who w~ ing for them before being was also observed m plain \ ie\\ 9 Bilkrica, Melissa suspec inside and outside the building at 578 Wathe second vehicle\ back seat McAuliffe. 23, of Dorche-.ter, store, ~ting in a suspicious man- where he eventually apprehended not been convicted of llllV crims Anthony on shoplifting charges. When Marrero, the O\\ ner of this and Toni Diprisco, 24. of ner, and subsequently saw Ganier Ganier and Diprisco. McAuliffe or violation. The charges-af?ains; second vehicle. returned to hi' Stoneham. were arrested June 7 and McAuliffe enter the store and was apprehended at the store. All them mar later be ~educ~d o; Police responded to reports car, police arre-.tL'

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Wateno\\n: hi-. .,,..,ter-in-la\\ , Barbara Matara.ao: hi-. Markley, Sam Riseman and Lo1-elei Riseman. Ms. Schopen wa'i devoted to her family. Umberto 'Ed' Libertini brother:-in-lav•. Erno Ton:oleni: his grandchildren, Hef:as the brother of the late Nellie Adler and She leaves two sons, Joseph Schopen Jr. and hi Father ofBrighton resident ~ hchael J.. Reht.."'Cca and Anthon)': and c.;everal nieces Mike iseman. wife, Janet, of North Carolina; Mark Schopen of Vir! and nephews. Fu ral services were held Tuesday, June 8, at the ginia Beach; five daughters, Linda Jernigan of Vir~ A funeral ''a_, held ThuNlay, June IO. from the Levin Chapel, Brookline. Rabbi David S. Wolfman ginia Beach; Robin Yaeckel and her husband, Carl, o~ ~ Umberto "Ed" Libertini of Needham and Eaton Funeral Ht· nc Needham, followed by a fu offici(lted. Poquoson; Gretchen Chapman and her husband1 ~ Poca-;set died Sunday, June 6, 2004. at the f\fa,s Michael, of Newport News, Va.: Gayle Lowery and Stanlc R. Tippett House in Nee<¥1am. He was 77. neml at St. Jo-.eph Church. Burial wa., in VilkomerCemetery in Melrose. Born in Newton, he lived in N'tedham since 1951. Burial \\a.' m Needham Cemete1y Remembrances may be ma a member of the National R Ile Association and Philip Riseman Sr. of New Mexico; her brother, John Stratton of Pe tersburg, Va.; 22 grandchildren; and three great a member of the BCCA. 81 ighton resident Mr. Libertini wa<; employed by W.T. Colpitts of atricia Anne Schopen grandchi ldren. A service of remembrance wa<; held Friday, June 4, Needham and was the fom1er bwner of Bennen\ Devoted to large family Plumbing of Norwood. Philip Riseman of Brighton died Monda}. June 7, in the chapel at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Norfolk. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Audrey (Leneno) 2004. at Beth bmd Deaconess Medical Center. Va. Libenini: hi-; children, Thomas E. Libertini of Engle He lea\'~"'"\\ rte of 62 }e in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. wood, Fla., Loralyn A. Libertini of Brighton and man: hi-. children, Lesle~ and Nelson Nemser of Tuesday, June I, 2()().l, at her home. She wa.-; 71. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Haven Michael J. Libe1tini Sr. of Needhjm; his sisters, MM} Lexington and Robert and Lui'iU Riseman of Water- Born in Can1b1idge, she wa<; the daughter of the Children's House, 3000 North Landing Road, Vir Torcoleui of Leominster and ~ l eanor DelRose of 10\\ n: and four gmndchildren. Amy Nemser. Michele late filliam S. Strauon and Irene Rinne Strauon. ginia Beach, VA 23456. Exhibit of people living with disabilities opening at Children's Museum

Boston Children's Museum without disabrhue-.. go plac:e~. A re-.ource area pro\ ides a and enior citi1ens pay $7; other pay $1. Infants younger than I available for school and commu will open Access/Ability Ju e communicate, ha\e fun and quiet pace where vi-.itors can adults $9: I -year-old~. $2; and and museum members are al- nity groups; reservations are re 17. This e11- hibition is an inter' c- learn. Visitors\\ rll ha\e a chance learn more about disabilities Fridfys. 5 to 9 p.m., all visitors ways free. Special rates are quired by calling 617-426-8433. tive yet Sensiti ve disabi l ty to learn phra-.es 111 American through books and computer re awareness exhibit that deliv rs Sign Language. type their name -.ource~. the message to children, pare ts in Braille, ti) a hand-pedaled Thi-. exhibition wa-. created by and educators that as human - bike and take part in a multi-. en the Bo-.ton Children's Museum I i.ngs, we are more alike than if- sory City Walk. and \\J.'i funded in pa.rt by lead ferenl. Throughout the exhibit. M)' local "ponsor Libert)' Mutual Medical Research !itudies The exhibit presents people Way kiosks introduce indivrdu with additional suppon by the li ving with disabilities as partici- als living with di abilities \vho Mitsubishi Electric America pants in the world and feat ures talk about them el\es. their ac Foundation. fun and engaging activiti es trat complishmenL'i and how they The museum i open daily from Hearing Study show the similarities and differ- overcome challenge in their I0 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays Volunteers needed If you are a' medical facility looking ences in how each of us, with or lives. until 90 p.m. Children 2 to 15 Brandeis and Bostoo Unive1"11ties are conducting a for volunteers to further your study oo the effects of hearing loss on undemanding and memory for speech. If you are a native English research studies, here is your speaker between the ages of 18 and 35 and have opportunity to reach more than mild to moderate hearing loss, you may be eligible for the study, which is funded by the National 80,000 households in the Greater Institutes of Health. Boston area every week! Please cootact us to schedule a free hearing test to determine if you are eligible. Those who are eligible To find our more, will receive $SO for participating in a 2-hour study please call Jody at 781-433-7987 that involves listening to speech. If you wrsh to participate please contact Marianne Colangelo or Sandro McCoy at 781-736-3288.

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EDITORIAL I Take care with state budget balance here wru; a time, not so l(mg ago, when Rcpublica. ns thought like Main Street bankers: Other people\ T money was a trust, budgets should be kepi 111 balance and responsible officials s h o ul ~ balance short-tt.:rm desire-. with long-term prudence. Gov. Mitt Romney 's bac k ~ roun d is in venture capital ism, not conservative banking. And li ke the bomm -and spend Republicans in Washington who have rabed the federal deficit to staggering hcgh levels never hcfore seen in the hi story of this country, jt seems Romne) cannot abide a surplus. His natural iiclination is to spend money and cut taxes in the short ter and to worry about the long term somewhere down the ro' d. The turnaround in revenuI that now prom1-;es a 500 million surplus for the year e ding June 30 is a relief and a temptati on. State and local fficials have scri mped and trimmed and done wi thout fo three years mark.cd b) .stag gering defi cits. Had the Legis ature not budgeted consen· ati vely, we'd pe looking at mf re cuts to square the books at the end of the fi scal year in,stead of having change jan gling around in our pockets. That loose change is burning a hole in Romne) ·s pod: ets. Last week he gave into t~e temptati on, un\ etling a supplemental budget that not only spends the surplu", hut LETTERS endorses an income tax cut t ~at is anything but prudent. To be fair, there's plenty to like in Romne) -.., !-. pending There is no crime which y children have learned a plan. He woul d send $ 100 m"Ili on to cities and to\\ n in great d al, both academically and Tell us what you think! the form of increased Lottery aid. After last yc• .r's drnmat problem at about l e Catholic fai th. There is We want to hear from you. Letters or guest St. Anthony's School a com unity spirit at St. Antho ic cut in local aid, most munit ipa li ti es sorel) need that in column\ should be typewritten and signed; ny\ ith cming teachers and fu s ion to regain lost ground. or those who doubt that. 3ust To the i:ditor: a daytime phone number is required for ver parapr fes-,ionab. I am thri lled take a look at the large numb r of cities and tO\\ n-. that As Lhc mother of two St. An ification. Letter length should be no more than thon) ·s School -.tudents. I am my youngest child will be start have been pushed into P ropo ~1 ti o n 2 1/2 overridv.. and de bt ing thete in September. 300 words. \\ riting to take e'l.ception to a By mail: The TAB Community Newspapers, Let exclusions over the past few ears. comment printt:d .ibout the Judith A. Corrigan, Esq. Romney also dedicates so e $250 mi 11 ion of the o, ur Allston ters to the Editor, P.O. Box 9112, cedham, MA 02492. By -;chool in Lhe .\lbton-Brighton fax : (781) 433-8202. By e-mail: plus to capital expenses, including road and bndge repairs T\B in the fa\ 28 edition. In I albton-hrithll •r enc c· >m. and improvements to parks, pools and bridges. Su h one-time lamentin,g the clo,in_ of Our Brudnoy should investments are the best way ttj respond to a surplu that i.., L:td~ ot 1 11: Pn; l!ntation School. skip the politics Kim Dan-Sn 1th dedare-.. that unanticipated, rather than addi g recwring spend 1ng on nC\\ emi-.ts. It i-. not. In fact, there is as a mm, its misapproprialion of ,1 e \\OUIJ not ..,end her children I nonnally do not mi nd the broad scientific consensus re global wa1ming ac; a plot motiva programs. t~ St \ 11hon) ·.., becaw.e of pur conse1tative politics of your fi lm garding exislence and dangers of Lor does not make the Lhreat critic Oa\ id Brudnoy, which There are excepti ons to tha rule, however. Romnc~ j.., tight r •rted l1 me problem .... M) ...on global warming. The only locales JXhcd by global warming any to earmark $10 million for rer edial help fo r student... in dan .md dau_ hter h nO\\. In less. of course, you consider his "mightily disputed" seem lo be in Brudnoy should stick to what 1 ger of failing the MCAS tests He's also ri ght to budger 19 wholly conventional tastes ··con rpillion for adult bru; ic education and $ 11 .8 mil Iron for ... ub that time I hU\e ne,erbeen a\\.tre the wi1h in the Bush Administra he does best - cheerleading for of an) pwble1m. of the type desef\ati••e'"). But in his re\iew of tion, right-wing think tanks and, the major studios - and leave stance abuse services, two areas that were cut too deepl) 111 'The Day After Tomo1TOw" ribed h\ k Dac\-Smith. I apparently, Da\ id Brudnoy science to the scientists. balancing the current budget. tla\e onl) ·been aware ·of a clean. Brudnoy -.Lates that global wmm columns. While I am sure that Bob Datta The Legislature should co sider putti ng some of the ">Ur ,,1fe. caring em ironmenl in ing is ·'mighti ly disputed" by sci- 'The Day After Tomo1rnw'" fai ls Brookline plus into raising the Medicai reimbursement-. to the "> late\ struggling ho~ pita l s . Massach setts cannot aflon.J to lo..,e more community hospitals be ause government intcntionall) PERSPECTIVE pays less than the cost of the rviccs the hospita .., pro..: ide. As Romney and the l eade~ of the Legislatu re !...no\ \\ell . I state government is still facin! a structural defi cit. one that this year required $800 milli ~n from the state'-. rcsene-. to Gay marriage is part of social changes close. Left unaddressed, that elicit wi ll grow. fueled b) m ing health-care costs and sch du led increases rn debt sen ice To li ve as long as I have is to experience one. If you li ve long enough, you will see These factors, along with conomic uncertainty anil the 'No" I have another -.on." These \\ ord-.. \\ere o,;poken by the mother change. To experience thi s kind of change as changes drasli c enough to astonish you.' nuctuating nature of state revenues, argue again'it enacting an . of one partner in a recent v.·ed~i ng tonishes me. Finding myself as a gue-.t at a Granted that -.ome changes are undesirable, I income tax cut that would putlfuture budgets in the hole by ol two gay men. same-sex wedding is somethi ng I never judge social change to be one of the features $225 million to $450 mill ion. trhe sti ll-undetcrrninl!d co ... t of a A.., a fe llow Catholic. l wa., mO\·ed by the could have envisioned until very recently. In that make long li fe fac;cinating. You cannot legal challenge to the state's s hool financing system rs anoth \\a~ sheO\ercame\\.hate\erfeehngsofdi ir my fir'>! career I had myself officiated at tell for sure what surprises lie ahead. many heterosexual weddings, and I thought er reru;on not to foreclose revtue options. About gay marriage in patticular, I must GROWING they would be the only kind I would ever <;ee. confess some mi xed feelings. Almost in As for the surplus, the pru ent course wou ld be ~o spend_ The <.,ocial change thal ha'> brought same evitably, as a li fe long Catholic I feel some some - beginning with the I al aid, please - \\ hr le bankrng OLDER sex marriage to Massachusetts strikes me as wariness about a development that my some of it for a rainy day. Th ~t's the kind of approach Republi amazing. As recently m. I 0 years ago, almost church condemns. Even though I welcome RJCHARO GRlfH'\ cans used to call conservati vej no one would have bet that this would hap the new security gained by my friends pen. Polb showed most Americans quite op Chuck and Troy, along with many others, ~ posed to the idea, wilh large majorities say and I rejoice at the love they have for each 1 prO\ al she may have previously had for ~ay ing they would vote against such a change. other, l feel wary of assigning the same ' maniagc. Pre. umabl), she would have fsen But a change in thinking has come about name - marriage - to what I regard as two above th•Jse feelings out of love for her son and with startling rapidity. We first discovered diffe rent realities. 1ffection for hi., partner. that a majority was in favor of social benefits Despite thi s position, I feel that my church As a gue:.t of the tv.:o men, I entered into the to same-sex couples. Then, in Massachusetts makes a serious mistake in condemning gay 1oy that my friend., Chuck and Troy experi at least, many people moved from that posi- marriage. In doing so, the official church cn<.:ed that day. They were ob\ 1ously deeply 254 Second Ave., P.O. Box 911 Needham, MA 02494 6 17/254-7530 completely ignores an important value that rno' ed a-, the) exchanged VO\\'> with one an should draw its approval. That value is the E DITOR WAYNE B RAVERMAN,(' I) 43J-Ut'>5 other. ll1e 25 or so friend-. who were the~ to My main point here is a spirituality inherent in the giving of one an- ...... I...... ·-~~~~:!. ~~~~:.~ .~~~:.<.~:~ ....- ... .- - .. ·-·-·····- cheer them on clearl)' fe lt a share in their hap REPORTER JOSH WARDROP, (71l JI 433-8333 gerontological one. If you live other that takes place in same-sex unions. , JlAARDRC>P({l<.N<·.co-.1 pme.., .... My church ought to recognize the.love that ...... "E i>"11-0R · i :~··C"1~ ; .:f'.· ·· ··c:;R·Ec;·R.[;ii;;;~~: · i7"8"i")":i}S:~"i:;5·············· 1 I rejoiced that my friends had found uch long enough, you will see is shm-ed between couples of the same gender GRI IB\M.,·'tl{...,.C.C0\1 I 1a.sti ng pleasure in each other's company. Ob changes drastic enough to ac; a precious spiritual gift. It shoubd be seen as I ::: : : : : :::: :::::::::::~~~~::~~:~tf: ::r::t:::::\~~~~ i:r::~:~~~J~~~~~::::::::::::: ' JOUSI) their love is real: it has already stiood somethi ng thm comes from God and is deserv- 1 ' the test of time. They deserve the social n- astonish you. Granted that some ing of deep approval. Giving approval on the ··············· ;.~~-~-.-~·.-~·~ · r;;~~ ;;.~;;··· · ··c-~·l~·w~·~·~·~·~·:·c1si·i·433:: · ·3·iJ"········· ······· efi ts that come with a union recogniLe by changes are undesirable, I judge part of the church would gain it great credit, I ·· · ············· 5~-~~~· R~ ~~ ~~£~~~~-;~£ ··· ··· t:i~~~ ;[~· ·s-~·~·1 ~·~·~ -~~·::·,·:.3i·;·433:::"S"6·s······· ! the st~t e, as heterosexual couples have for a believe, and win respect from many quarters. · · · · ···· ·· ······ · ·····R·£~~ -i~~~£·s~~~ ··· ···M~·;·~··il:·"M~~~[; ·;·1··i·:.·iii·; ·433:~204······· i long ume. social change to be one of the Many laypeople of the Catholic Church, I 1 ··· · ··· r;~~~~~;~~- "M~~~~-~·;;·.:: ·s~· · ·~·;·~··a·~~-~-~·;:·<1s i·;·433:61··4···················· · l Standing '"ith the !-.mall communit} of features that make long life have discovered, already find spiritual inspira · ·· ··· · ········ c;~·;;~~~~~;~~- i\.1 ~~~~·£;;· · · · ·· s·~·;~·~·;:~-~~·~;~;;~~:·;·5(;~·;·626:3857········ ! friends at our city hall , I felt myself privi tion in the lives of their gay and lesbian family •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••-••••••u•••••••••••••••••• l leged to be invited. As the city clerk pro- fascinating. You cannot tell GENE RAL E-M AI L ALLSTO~·BRIGllTOVU (" .0»-1 for members. So do some clergy. A Catholic pas 1 nounced the words that united the couple tor recently said about two gay members of his S PORTS £ - MAIL ALLSTON-BRl(;llTON . ~POKl Ul~ tU'\t legall). ~ listened with attention to ph~ases sure what surprises lie ahead...... 1 parish: 'They are admirable in every way; they EVENTS £ - MAIL +- ALLSTO,-BR1Gt1TO'l.1 v 1 NT~ ~.n.__t 1 th a~. un til only a few day before. had never ...... - ...... _ are very spiritual." ...... A RTS E-MAI L ...... t ARTS@,...... (.hC( .OM...... _ : been "'id with such an effect. Chuck and ~ Troy y.ere now married in the eyes of the Someday perhaps this spirit will boil up to ARTS C ALENDAR E- MAIL AKTS.r vlo.NTS@,ChC.C1>'ot the official level in the church, and that may ul · ···· · ··· ······· · ··· ·c:Nc"E~-i ~~-1 ~·· ···~~ · R:·~~~ - ~~~-;;..~~ --~~· -;p:; · · ······- ~ Commonwealth of Mas-.achusetts. tion to approval of marriage of gay and les 1' ························································· ···································· - ··--1·-··---- ; Though the ceremony was simple and bian partners. timately transfonn Catholic teaching. I reali ze that in many sections of the coun Even less p1-edictable changes have hair GENERAL TE EPHONE NUMBERS ~ brief. ,., ithout the music and other features of · larger weddings. it \\ent right to the heart. try people still stand opposed to same-gen pened. In the framework of a long lifetime, we Cln:ullllon lnlom1llion - 1-(888)-343-1 Sales Fax NO. - (781) 433-8201 need to make room for surprise. Main Telephone NO. - (781) 433-835 Editorial fax NO. 781) 433-8202 And I fel t con-,cious of the fac t that the cou der marriage. This opposition may hold, but Classlfled NO. - 1-800-624-7355 ~ pie anc. to some extent, their guests were I expect much of it to break down and to fol Richard Griffin of Cambridge is a regularly i making hi'>tory. Tub wedding was t4J<.ing low Massachusetts' lead. The lobbying that featured columnist in Community Newspaper Copynght 2002 COtM>Jri1y N•""'l'll* Co · place 11 the fir...t week that it was l e~ I in has proven so effective here many work Company p11hlications. He can reached by e . COMMUN ITY Inc. All nghlt rewv.d R4prtiluc:tlon by elsewhere with similar results. · ~· · . NEWSPAPER any means w'lltOUl _...,,, k r:>e\\ed an American flag onto of his ribs. When they had finished, they willingness of Americans to sacrifice for rifice part of our own lives, is the very l;>le only in self-governing SOfieties, the inside of his pri. oner\ shirt. Ever} dragged him bleeding and nparly sense an idea. least we can do. And we can recommit to ~s fruit in profound ways. Self-gov afternoon, before we ate our soup, \ve less back into our cell..." I If you cannot visit the WW II monu that goal today. erning, free countries lay claim to the would hang M1~e\ flag on the \\all of McCain continued, later that night ment in Washington soon, or its neigh ·'v.ith his eyes nearl} swollT shut from best human rights records on eart~ With our cell and togt:ther recite the pledge of bors - the equally moving Korean War Brian Colden is a state representativJ was Woo Woo Ginsberg a d his ago, a friend of mine drove me to work music he picks out and tht banter he You know, I almost got lost finding the al~n~. wi~ ~at King Cole d.oing '_'Mon~ . Nighttrain Show. I was into riti sh while my car wa'i in the shop. He was 20 has with both Mary Laspgna from station. I kept looking for the 43rd floor · ~isa: I didn t care who wa'i watching me music and Motown. years older than me. He put his car H}de Park and Ron Hurst from the of Kappy's Liquor, but it apparently wa<; smgmg. It made me feel good as I strut~ radio on and I h tened to the music. newsroom. Mary is the best radio h~dden by .a wireless phone company. I m~'::~· ironic that WXKS AM 1430 i~ THINKING OUT LOUD Most of it I remembered quite we I. caller I hear. You never k~ow where did ~nd Krispy Kreme, ?ut.that would be housed together with KISS 108. I'm still, Some of it wa'> actuall} he music my she's going. She tries to bt! a standup a mistake !or my waistline. They do listening to XKS, I've only moved from SAL GIARRATANI mother called no1~. All o · it still ountl comic from time to time, but often her make great Jelly dough~uts, ~hough .. FM to AM. Could be maturity or maybe ed good to me jokes at times need some CPR. I await . Seems much of the hstenmg audience like the Bee Gees we keep on keeping on- At first, I wa.... a closet h~tener. I started her calls and jokes. Other tin?es, just li s 1s north of Boston. However, Mary the wherever we can find it. I remember when KISS I08 staited, to listen driving to work. but never to d tening to Bill and Ron talk at>qut the news standup comic comes from Hyde Park. Like Frank Sinatra, I've done it my. back in the disco era nearly a quarter anyone. If I wa.' gi\ ing someone a ride i better stand-up. My friend, Bob Richards, who intro- way. Give me good music and mix it uip, century ago. My daughter list~ns to home from \\Ork. 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And if they cursed God out Sunday~ that a fonn of payment would be Charles River by Newton Upper Falls. ,. . atter of getting out the tools. keep off lack flies, gnats and E necess~ to attend. But a pennit for such ac And if that law were enforced today, I bet ~ , My appearance is highly eccen mosquitoes I've seen hats with vi tivities c[1!1 get you out of the fine that cannot Mitt could find a couple of his staff members ,", sors fore d aft to hide the face ttic, but I have my reasons for be more an $2,000. and colleagues who aren't obeying. ! dressing the way I do. and neck fr9,rn the sun ; they would COMMENTARY Every person who goes to a Sunday Red lf you wi llfully blaspheme the holy name of c , look good on Sherlock Holme ... Sox ga e or boogies down on Lansdowne God, or reproach Jesus Christ or the Holy · , Recently, I failed to recogni1£ a DAVID ERTISCHEK Street m y be fined no more than $50. Ghost, you may be imprisoned for not more ,, ' THE URBAN friend who waved at me from Talk bout solving some budget woes: than one year or fined up to $300. ., • 1 GARDENER under one of those hats. There are 30,000 s times $50 equals $1.5 mi llion. And beware all Kennedys, because Chapter •. shirts rnadf of a material that loud during the nail-biting finish, that could be That's ~ugh to hire roughly 30 teachers. 272, Section 14, says that adulterers can be· .. 11 \ FRAN GUSTh1AN blocks UV rays and shirts with another $300 fine. Hey in, you're losing money on legal fees imprisoned up to three years or fined up to I'' vents that al-e opened and closed Both. I'm proud to report, are technically from try ng to stop same-sex couples from $500. \ -j by Velcro. against the la\\ in Massachusetts. As for the governor, Chapter 6 of the Mass I start with 30-proof sunscreen, In the su'11mer, in my bubble of As is fornicating or pitting. achusetts General Laws contains some things ...... as I am "a whiter shade of pale" protective clothing, I am safe from 1onnally. tht! issue of outdated statues is a " And be careful if you're stlictly for him to enforce. Annually, the gov- -"~' on the continuum of skin color. I injury and ore able to intemct joking matter. good for a chuckle and little emor ha5 to proclaim certain days, already set ~:'! bum wherever a sliver of skin is with my gar en. more. But with the ga) marriage debate shift spitting on places aside, a<; State Walking Sunday, Grandpar- •I unprotected. A hairline width on This wee in the garden. Get ing to the que.. tion of whether Gov. Mitt Rom ents' Day, Children's Day, and Arbor and Bird .,,) the stakes r dy for tall plants that exclusively used by my wrist burnt to a crust where it ney should enforce a 1913 law barring out-of Day. For all of these days, the governor will · ·r ~ peeked from under my watch. A tend to flop such a<; delphinium. state couples from getting married here if they pedestrians, because under recommend "that said day be observed by the , · balloon tlo er and baby's breath. bathing suit with a lower-than can·t get rnanied at home, the question has Chapter 270, Section 14, people in an appropriate manner." 1.,, usual cleavage once caused ex When I pru shrubs or trees, I set suddenly become quite serious. We'll soon learn if Romney will proclaim , r treme anguish. With an unbut aside stt·aig t, sturdy branches Despite the !\!Cent 28-3 state Senate vote to you could be fined up to the second Sunday in June State Walking Sun- • toned, long-sleeved shi1t over a with a sprea~ of twigs at one end. repeal the la\\, the statute currently still stands. day or Children's Day, although there doesn't ,,, Using them ·aves money and the $20. Enforcing that during sleeveless shirt, I was still burned And even if It is pushed through the Ways and appear that there would be any penalty in the . , .. : near the armpits! branches are better hidden among ~lean.-. Committee, Rornne) can still veto the the Boston Marathon alone code for the governor. the plants an ramrod-straight repeal. The governor's spokesman was not amused ~ : 1 bamboo pol s. The twigs catch Anome) Genl!ral Thoma-. Reilly. despite his ~ould raise another when the Times asked if the Romney adminis- • " The long-sleeved the flopping lants and often save peN>nal opposition to it, had to uphold the law million or so." tration planned to enforce the Sunday ban on · - you from ha ing to use ties. after the clerks of Prm-incetown. Somerville, Red Sox games and concerts. , , , ) , shirt usually keeps You can i sert the stakes right Worcester and Springfield said they would "Are you just going to read law after law to !'! now, even if he plants are not yet me safe from the grant license to out-of-state same-sex couples. getting m ·ed, but you could net quite a me?" Feddernan said. , '~~ 1 tall enough t need them. The fo sun. But it also Romney spol-..eswornan Shawn Feddernan penny if ou enforced the no-activities-on 'The governor takes his responsibility of ~ · 1 liage will gr w up and hide the defended the enforcernerit of the law: 'The Sunday la . enforcing laws very seriously." J i supports. M e sure that you are protects me from go,·emor dDe!> not have the luxury to enforce Also on undays, according to Chapter 136, She suggested asking the attorney general 4 not piercing e root system when ,.,tuch laws should be enforced. The governor Section 5, no one can conduct business, per why certain laws are not enforced. After play- ·~ thorns and sharp you inse1t th m. If you need ties, cannot pick and choose which laws to be en fonn labo except if necessary, or for charity. ing a spirited game of phone tag, spokesman twigs. Wearing brown sttin . or twine show up forced." A fine can be given ranging from $20 to$ I00. Corey Welford said he was unaware of the last least. But to hi-. critics. it does seem like Romney And each tnlawful act or sale will be taken as time the 1913 law went enforced. "-: ankle-length pants, Ifone sup rt is enough, gather is picking and chi.X>sing '"'hich laws to enforce. a separate ffense. I bet you can name a cou But it sure looks like the law wi ll go en- • I don't worry about up the plant n a circle of string, "'I do belie,·e that the origins of the 1913 ple of pla es that are open for business on forced unless it comes off the books, or Rom- · ~ ~ knot the stti g and then attach statute in race d1scrirnina1ion really highlights Sundays. ney is no longer governor. But let's hope that . :t scalding the backs your "ball " to the support. the go,·emor\ purpose," said openly gay state And befful if you're spitting on places Romney starts enforcing some other dusty The tether lows the plant IO Sen. Jarret Barrio-., D-Cambridge, in a letter to exclusive! used by pedestlians, because laws too, because there sure are a lot of bias- of my legs or sway with ·r movement and 1 hi!-> colleagues. '"Unfonunately, Governor under Cha ter 270, Section 14, you could be pheming adulterous Red Sox rans out there I I helps preven breakage. A plant getting scratched Romney has chosen to dig up ghost<; of the fined up t $20. Enforcing that during the defacing mi lk cans and 1iding sleds that don't , , may need a itional ties higher 1 pa.. t and intends to use th s law a<; a last-ditch Boston M thon alone could raise another have at least three bells on the harness. 1 when squeezing up a<; it grows. t I effort to block full equal it) forour gay and les million or~ . Oh, please don't deface milk cans - that , , , If the plant is going to become Of cou , e there are old standbys such as between close bian famil), friends and neighbors." could be another $10 out of your wallet. I ., bushy, cons~·c t a cage now. Set After looking through the Massachusetts Chapter 27 , Sections 18 and 36: fornication packed plants." up three st s equidistant and 1 General Law~. we found :. couple of laws that and blasph my. David Ertischek can be reached at der- ·· ' 1, knot the stlin onto each support. never -.eem to be enforced. Some might even For the onner, anyone having sex with [email protected]. It may be ea. ier to use separate '•· The long-sleeved shirt usually 1 ...~ keeps me safe from the sun. But it ge 1 1 also protects me from thorns and f~e~e~~~~~~r~up mto the ca e. ~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~ D1· vers1· ty hard sharp twigs. Wearing ankle After plants finish growi ng, cut ' work is the hallmarks of length pants, I don't worry about scalding the backs of my legs or ~~~;~1f!;e~~tu~~~~y;~-~~0~~ Boston Public Schools valedictorians getting scratched when squeezing highlighted b t not their support ~ ..,. ~ between close-packed plants. sysBterns! f h b d. mayor. I believe that edu- proved schools, and th ir pe1for- ensure every Boston Public Learning Lab is the result of a : : Long sleeves and pants provide e care u1 en en mg over I A· . . . . S d · th al. h. ·th M h good protection from insects also. · th d h e cation is the foundation for rnance md1cates that. A d 1t 1s not choo 1st u ent receives e qu 1ty partners 1p w1 assac usetts ~ ,. Plus, I dab on Avon 's Skin-So mak ~ !~ e o~e youh .~~0 bril!h; future. And I want just the students who d to be education that he or she deserves. Institutes of Technology, the Na- ~ st e · ta e~ an ft very a~ all of our yo~ng pt.'Ople to have the The valedictolians' luncheon- tional Science Foundation and the , Soft. Consumer Reports says it ~ee, evdenha mi uteka er yothu tat~e opportunity to eet a qualit) educa- again sponsored by Reebok - Mass Technology Collaborative doesn't work, but I've used it on mserte tbel rn. Sa e sure la et rion Over the lru.t few ye.i.n. we supported one of my favorite and Ma<;s Energy. myself for years and to protect tops are unt orne peop e pu · ' ' . . d f b boo hme demanded more of our stu- causes, the City of Boston Schol- Future high school students small children. DEET is agreed to 1 1 co1ore capaks ~ top ? .blaml' dent-. and we 'lme raised the s~- Our high school arship Fund. Since 1995, the should be bolstered by the great be the best repellant, out it should po es hto rn_ e tdern visi e;t ve danb' in our sch1.)()ls scholarship fund ha<; helped mo1-e news this week that the U.S. De- not be used on infants; don 't use it seen t em m a · en supp 1y s ore-. · · · students are co~ntly . . on the hands of young children, ei d · i d° 1 Graduation sea.'-On is upon u-. than 150 students attend college m partrnent of Education ha<; pre- an . rnai -o~ e ~ahta ogs• or you and -.chools are ah'e with hope f~; being expos to Massachusetts. All of the rnern- sented the Boston Public Schools ther, since they so often put their can 1rnprov1se 1t sma 11 pots. . . d · h I h. $720 ooo r d D fingers in their mouths. Local Gar en Events. The the tu1ure. 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sent the work of today and give it respect, who will?" Abigai l Ross, 28, brings that kind of en thusiasm to her position as director of the Judi Rotenberg Gallery. Long a showplace for established artists from Boston and Cape Ann, the gallery is now showcasing some adventurous art that VISUAL ARTS doesn't usually find its way onto upscale MARY Jo PALUMBO Newbury Street. "It's the young dealer who eventually be Ross took over the 33-year-old gallery comes thf caretaker of the work of toda}," from her mother, Judj Rotenberg, in 200 I says Barl:>illfl Krakow, wh©opened her with a twofold mission. eponymous gallery on Newbury Street in She aims to showcase more promjsing 1964. "They bring an eagbmess, an artists fresh from local schools, and to give excitement and an understanding of the Newbury Street audiences accustomed to As the new director of the Judi Rotenberg Gallery on Newb~ry Street, Ablgall Ross, 28, language. of their times. If they don't pre- wants to present the work of young artists• GALLERIES, page 19

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~. be Carol Brady. TV stars of the 1970s will never escape .. their pasts. Electras will get up on the FleetCenter The same is true for Gabe \ stage and play a couple of tunes. He'll have plenty of opportunity to join Kaplan, who starred ~or four A cigar, some moustache paint and a voice Imitation seasons as the remed1al-stu- transform Gabe Kaplan Into Groucho. forces with other artists, since the Fleet dent-turned-remedial- j' Boston Celebrity Series and the Democrat teacher Gabe Kotter in "We1c9me Back, he headline' and di rech ··Grom·ho!'' - a ic National Convention Committee Kotter." He's spent most of the two and a role he onginated for an HBO ~pccial in (DNCC) have gotten together to present half decades since hls show w s canceled 1982. It":- at the Stoneham Th atre, June "Student Performances at the DNC." " working as an investment advis rand play- I 0-27. Groups of Massachusetts performers, ages ing - and often winning- in 'gh-stakes The ..,hm\. by T\' \\Ti ter Robert Fi:-.her 5-18, are being invited to fill out applica world championship poker tou aments. and Groucho s son, Arthur \tan, includes tions and send in tapes or CDs, whlch wi ll But he's giving acting anoth try when KAPLAN, page 19 John Kerry practices a bit of Segovia during a rest on be reviewed by a panel for inclusion in the the campaign trail. KERRY, page 19 Page 18 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, June 11 , 2004 www.allstonbrightontab.com

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I lost, and if too little fruit is used, the tested a real frangipane, a homemade frangipane raises up and takes over. veryone wants to eat more health French almond paste made from al Four cups of fruit worked best In our fully, but healthful food doesn't THE KITCHEN monds, sugar. egg. butter and flavor 9-inch tart. I cut the peaches intp 1/2- E always mean delicious food. Lucy's DETECTIVE ings. I tc!)ted toastmg the almonds inch wedges, the plums and apricots I Lucy's in Coolidge Comer attempts to bal ance taste and nutrition, with mixed re 242. Harvard St. ... first but preferred them raw. Starting quartered I found the fruit needed a Brookline CHRISTOPHER I sults. with slivered almonds ts best since tiny bit of sweetening, so tossed it 617-232-5829 KIM BALL with a bit of lemon juice and a , they have to be ground extremely ~ble- lucysbrookline.com .. finely. A half-cup of ugar \\U.S just poon of sugar to balance its flavor RESTAURANT REVIEW Price: $20-$40 i •• top, and then bake. It's rough and the right amount and the sugar and with the frangipane. If I used any M AT SCHAFFER :... ,,. Dinner - Tue.-Thu., ready, great for summer entertalning. nuts need to be ground together so more sugar the tart was too S\\.'eet. Hou'S: I I < The next step was to add a frangipane that the nuts don ·1 turn mto almond Baking the tart was a bit tricky 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5 -11 p.m.; When owner Mitzi Kaitz opened for (almond) fi lling along with the fi:luit. butter in the food proces or. One since I needed the crust to bq well Sun., 3-8 p.m. Brunch: Sat, business in the fall of 2002, the kitchen '.,.!_ For the pie pastry, I use a basic whole egg wa just right. usmg an browned, the fruit soft and juicy, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m.-3 ,. rigidly eschewed fats. That philosophy has American dough which co bines extra white, as sugg~tcd by some the frangipane cooked through. For p.m. moderated with time and with the recent , • \• '""" Crisco and butter. Ifyou are av to recipes, simply made the filling too best re ults I started the tart ~t 400 arrival of a new chef - Eric Bogardus. Bar: Full cooking with hydrogenated veg table loose for du apphcatton. For our degrees and after 20 minutes lowered who worked at two local temples of gas ·f' .,, " oil (i.e.Crisco), you can use all utter, fruit tart I omitted the ll!>ual \'anilla the O\'Cn to 375 where it remained for Q-edit: All tronomic indulgence, Biba and Locke but the resulting dough will a bit extract and reduced the almond ex 20 to 25 minutes longer. It should be Ober. At Lucy's, entrees are prepared Pandng: On street, nearby lots .1· less flaky. (One can use a vari ty of tract to I '4 t~poon . Finall). l u:.cd a cooled for about 20 minutes before without butter and cream. But oil sneaks other doughs but this is the si plest modest four table ;poo~ of butter to ser\ing. Unlike fruit pies, this tart Aocessi>ility: Accessible its way into many things and there's butter to make and roll out.) I found it st to make the tart hold together better and can be se"·cd slightly wanh. To roll the pie dough into an I I-in h cir to not overpower the fruit make the tart look extra special it can on the table and cream with your coffee. cle which is then folded over t form I tried using beme , tone fruit, be glazed with apple jelly th~t has There's even a cheese plate. And ice beets, ch1:rvil yogurt sauce and garlicky' a 9-inch tart. The pastry needs to be and even rhubarb in the tart. M) fa been heated and brushed on $ortJy cream. The slogan emblazoned out front is "fla very well chilled in order to sha the vorite variation · \\ere the peach. after the tart comes out of the pea tendnls. All-day roasted pork rack •·1 • vorful food, simply put." Easier said than ($18) is l'!t1wdust dry. It comes with chut- 1 .. : ·~~-· ------...,.. done. Double entendre notwithstanding, neylike hibiscus-quince jam and spears of some items on the menu are overly com sesarne-'ltented white asparagus so Summer Almond F~it Tart water O\cr the mh.ture. U ing a rubber spatula or your plicated and others too minimal. woody they're inedible. hands fold and pn.. ~ down on the dough until the Ifonly "patchwork of the sea" ($ 12) Lucy'l-1 has a sizable selection of whim- 1..' Ifmaking the tart with N and has no extraneous fats. Maine crab ered one upon the other in such pell-mell· 4 cups preparedji11it, i.e peach pits removed. inch border of dough up and over the fruit and filling. meat ($ 10) revels in its pristine purity on a fashion that the dining rqom almost grid-· peeled and cut into 112-inc z wedges, or pitted apri (Dough \\111 drape O\t.7 the fruit in folds.) bed ofgar licky greens and sliced avocado locked. L cots or plums, quartered 4. Pla'c tart in O\'en and bake for 20 minutes. Re with a pinch of red onion. Painted in Froot Loop blueberry and or 1 teaspoon lemon juice duce temperature to 375 degrees and bake for an addi A straightforward filet of roasted ange with gauzy blue curtains and high salmon ($18) with roasted tomatoes needs a1 It "· •: 1 tablespoon granulated~ugar tional 20 to 25 rnmut~ or until the crust is wcll energy twork, Lucy's is a fun place. 114 cup apple jelly (optidnal) browned the fruit is soft and any exposed frangipane salt and pepper. Accompanying greens derives linme of its megawatt personality · - ., ll-1 lightly browned and puffy. Cool on a wire rack for at need dressing or vinaigrette. Wood-oven from ow11cr Kaitz, an affable woman who • ~ l . For the pie dough: cP,t the butter into 3 +inch lea.! t 20 minutes lx:forc scmng. May be served warm roast chicken ($ 15) boasts crisp, tarragon named h1:r establishment after her cocker- ' pieces and place in freezer for 15 minutes. Mix flour. or at room temperature. For the optional glaze the jelly glazed skin and juicy meat. But gloppy Labrado1, whose picture hangs behind the lemon gravy is as sugary as Cantonese front podium. -~ salt and sugar in a food p~ssor fitted with the steel hould be heated until bubbly and smooth and then . ' blade. Place the Crisco, c into 1 tablespoon lumps, brushed onto the surface of the fruit (don't glaze tbe lemon chicken and vertical logs of grilled, Kaitz knows many customers by nan1e '· · into the processor along.wi the butter pieces. Pulse 8 crust) once it hll!) cooled for about I 0 minutes. pleasantly charred zucchini are bland. - a loyal clientclc seemingly less de- .., Several dishes are overwrought - and to I 0 times (I -second pul ) or until the dough ap Make:, •)ne tart. Serves 8 I manding than yours truly. To this curmud pears slightly yellow and IXJC bly in texture and starts to overdone. Grilled lamb sirloin ($2 1) lacks geonly critic, Lucy's well-intentioned, ·:-- ride up the sides of the pr2fessor bowl. Turn the mix fou can contact writen Christopher Kimball a11d any trace of pink, even though we request beneficial approach to dining is fraugh( .' " ture into a medium bowl. Sfrinkle 3 tablespoo!l!> of ice Jeanne ,\f11g11ire at: kitcl1rndetecth'e'ci,bcpress.com ed it medium-rare. It's a disconcertingly with penis, not the least of which is incon- ;, · chaotic plate, thanks to a Grecian theme of sistcnt fore that's either too sin1ple or not • r ~ minted pea-stuffed grape leaves, baby simple enough. .: -

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hoid in my life." "He said, 'Well, what joke are you gonna tell me?' J told him Welcome back, Kaplan the joke and he said, 'Well, that is the woist joke I ever hoid in KAPLAN, from page 17 says Kaplan. "It was succc--sful. episod.:s were gi\C'l the dubious my life.' original dialogue, as well as but I didn 't wa nt to keep on . honor of actually being banned '"But [his manager-compan quotes from Groucho 's movies, doing this one play. Arthur let it in Bo ton. ion] Erin Fleming was with him television shows and personal go for a few years, then other '"They ne\er said \\.hat the and she wanted a lot of money to life. (Kaplan knew Groucho, people started acting in it." reason \\a :·recall Kaplan. do it, and Groucho got too tired, who occasionally visited Kaplan KaplAn had been in the area chuckling. "But it was the only so it didn't happen." on the "Kotter" set.) before1 In his pre-"Kotter" major city in the United States As far as Kaplan's second "We see how he acted and stand- ~p days he traveled the that didn't how it. I heard that most successful career as a how his humor off the stage comed71 circuit, first "borrov.ing the guy who O\\. ned the ABC professional poker player - he affected the people who were material," then developing h1 Bo ton aftihate thought 1t was says he always enjoyed playing closest to him," says Kaplan own, much of it based on his making fun of JU\'enile delin cards as a kid. -from his home in Los Angeles. school lJays and memories oftus quency and that he didn't like "In the middle- and late-'70s, "He was married three times. All real-lifelfellow sweat hogs pal . the ho\'. I \,·as old that he nobody was playing against the of his wives were young women " I remember playing the old thought it '\as a bad example. big poker players [in Las when he married them, and they Playboy Club in Boston," he but he had ob\ iousl} nc\er seen Vegas]," he says. "Nobody saw all at some point became alco says. "And I did stand-up at It. And if he had, he had a real how interesting this game 'hold holics. So his biting humor got Blinstrub's and Caesar's l\1ont1- misinterpretation of what he 'em' is, and how, if you have to be too much for the people cello." \\.as \\.atchmg But after four or some skills. it's possible for any that lived with him." He whs a regular gue~t on the foe \\1.:cks. he sa\\ the [Niel en] body to beat anybody, because Most of the focus of the show TV show circuit, appeanng on number:-. and he changed his there's a lot of luck involved. So is on Kaplan's Groucho. But it the ori~inal "Sonny & Cher" mmd, and 11 went on." I played, and l was good enough also features Bob Saoud as show, then appearing on both Kaplan's favorite, albeit wist to where if I got some good Chico (pronounced Chick-o) Cher's show and Sonny's how ful. story about Groucho Marx cards, I could win." and Jenni fer Va lentine who when the comic coupl e split, abo invohes "Kotter.'' At the plays a variety of female roles, then appearing on their second end of e\'ery shm,, Mr. Kotter "Groucho!" is at the Stone including actress Margaret would tell a joke to his wife. ham Theatre in Stoneham .fi-om "Sonn1: Cher" show. Kaplan (center, right) wore a real moustache as part of the cast of Dumont. And e "sweat hog " contin- After Kaplan became friendly June I 0-27. Tickets are $38; "Welcome Back, Kotter." "When the writers approached ued to part of his stand-up act. \\.ith Groucho, he would some seniors, $33; students, $19. Call me, I read the play and I liked it," "Finatly, I put together a trcat times '1s1t the set. bus together. let me tell you and everyone would see it's 781-279-2200. recalls Kaplan. "We went to men t wi th [producer] Alan '"He lo\'ed coming to the tap about my uncle." Then I'd do a Groucho Marx, and you would Ed Symkus can be reached at HBO and they said if I would do Sacks of a show about all these ings," he says of Groucho in his joke and you wol1ld turn around say, "That's the woist joke T ever [email protected]. it, then they would do it." guys who I talked about in m} later yl:ar.>. "One time the joke at Kaplan describes the HBO act. They were my friend at the end of the show didn't work. show as "successful." In fact, the school, but they became the stu and I \•anted to chdllgc it. I said supposed one-time event turned dents ahd I was their teacher. to Groucho, 'He), I've got a into a six-month tour around the And that became 'Welcome great idea. How about if you're country after the HBO broad Back, Kotter.'" sining on a bench at a bus stop cast. Running from 1975-1979. the outside the school and your back "We actuall y did it on the show was an immediate hit. But is to the came~ and I say, "Sir, NPWONSALE! Cape, at a theater in Dennis," not locally. The first four as long as we 're waiting for the

cal guitars, Kerry staff members I have reported incidents of him pulling out hi guitar in the mid Kerry on? dle of mL-etings and playing THE tune:. from the hO\~·s "Cab" and KERRY, from page 17 "We don't know ho\\ many .. Evita" and that he's been learn convention activities from July groups we 're going to be able to ing some works of Andres T 26-29. put on the stage, but it \\On 't be Scgo\ia. .., "Our education department an enormous number," says Wil According to a Washington ·,, has been committed to bringing son, "and we want to get as many Post article from 1ast summer, ., the arts to students in Boston," student$ involved as possible." Kerry, in his office, demonstrat says Suzanne Wilson, vice presi ed his guitar prowess to reporters But~w would Kerry rate as BROADWAY'S AWARD·WINNING ,,<4 ' dent of education and communi far as t lent level to the young by playing the theme song from ,r ty relations for the Celebrity Se perfo ers? According to a "Lo\'e Story" and the Beatles' BEST MUSICAL ries. "So we thought, with the membe of his Boston pre · of "Yesterday." Sponsored In Boston by convention coming to town, what fice, o chooses to remam For morf! information on "Stu 1 a great opportunity to engage anonYll\ous, "He's been learn dent Pc1fomumces at the DNC," FILENE S them in the performing arts, and ing to pJay, essentially cla ical check the Hebsite www.celebri ·•• showcase them on the FleetCen guitar, and he's pretty good at tyserics.org dnc.htm. 111e dead :~ line.for applications is June 17. ter stage." that. That rock guitar tuff. not 1... Although a criteria list for the · so much; he was a better bas Ed Symkus can be reached at ·- young performers hasn't yet player. esymlnlS ~enc.com. ·•• been established, DNC's Deputy "But we had a couple ofC\·ents ,. :- Director of Communications last year with Moby," he add:.. CALL VISIT Jenni Engebretsen says, "We are "and when John Kerry got up on ticketmaster (617) 931·2787 The Colonial Theatre Box Office always looking for ways to help the stage with Moby and played or<800>347·0808 106 Boylston street bring young people into the con guitar, it was pretty enchanting." TTY: 16171 426·3444 @'If R PREMIUM vention process;· she adds. Kerry was still in prep school ONLINE "When we were approached by in New Hampshire when he ticketmaster.com TICKET PACKAGES the Celebrity Series folks, we joined the Electras. They put out <877> 783·4847 thought this would be a great way one self-produced album that GO to partner with their local exper feature mostly instrumentals to all Ticketmaster outlets GROUPS tise and bring as many local such as 'Guitar Boogie Shuffie,'' In F~lene's Department Stores oF 20 oR MORE CALL youth performers into the Fleet but als had a vocal cover of a~d select Tower Records. <617> 482·8616 TJNn, Fri, Set 8 p.m. • Sllrl 2 p.m. Center as we can." Eddie ochran's "Summertime nckets subject to applicable service charves. Dates, times and prices subject to change without notification. Detailed information and ap Blues." Tickets $24.00 I Single-ticket purchases limited to a tickets per person. other restrictions may apply. plications are available online at Ke is described on the hner Discount rates for www.celebrityseries.org/dnc.ht notes as ,''the producer of pulsat Seniors, Students & 1 Groups of 15 or more LIMITED ENGAGEMENT BEGINS JULY t& m. Completed applications and ing rhymm that lends tremen AIR CONDITIONED THE OPERA HOUSE • BOSTON a three-four-minute videotape, dous fo e to all the numbers " ,,.,._ Sllllllng- ~Loe.ripe l.M ~-&sy Aocess tom Cl Disney audiotape or CD are due by June As f: as his more recent play Allssl'b&Rlr 128 lionkingboston.com 17. on acoustic and clas 1- Page 20 Allston-Brighton AB Friday, June 11. 2004 www.allstonbrightontab.com ~~~,.-.~~~~~~--,--~~~~~~~~~---:~~~~-'-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~----...... :..::.:::.::..:.:..::..:...:..:..:..:£:.:::..:..:..::.:::.::..:.:.:..::.~

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endlessly referenced late husband. The boy tries this by persuading a busy doctor to visit his grandma and examine her, and while ro-. mance never materializes, a di~gnosis does: Grandma must severely cut down on her ac; tivities and energy expenditures. You can lay odds on whether sh6 survives or not, but know that the boy is not content merely to try to improve the lot of his adored grandma, he also wants to foster his father' relationship with a beautiful, thoughtful new' date (Julieta Cardinali) and, as if committed to a checklist of good deeds to do, tries to constn1ct a happier life for his morose next door neighbor (Mex Urtizberea), who teach es piano, mopes and is Jewish. The latter leads VaJentin to consider the deep philosophical question of what is a Jew and is it OK to be one? This is not resolved with an international conference to assert the OK-ness of being, as the old expression had it, of the Hebrew persuasion. Valentin has Soo~to-be stepmother Leticia (Julieta Cardinal!) looks on with concern while Valentin many virtues, in addition to pluck and opti (Rodrigo Noya) enjoys a show. mism and a genial kindliness for aJI God's children, among' them confidence in the con Valentin (B-) have to watch out for virtual sweets in excess. clusions he arrives at on his own. While he i The boy lives with his grandmother (Car woefully unaware of much that adults learn irf any Potter isn't the only kid on men Maura, as admired an actress as the land due course - how could he not be, given thatr screen these days with noteworthy of the late Evita Duarte Peron has on hand he is 9? - he is staJwart in his beliefs and we H spectacles, even if his ant standard these days), who is less well than she would could do worse than have him as our friend. issue Brit socialized medicine glasses and are, have others believe and likely believes her And, at times, as r said earlier, the thing ex in ome age cohons, the rage, while the other self She "s a loving but firm guardian of her udes the faintly cloying aura that in some kid' glasses, oversized and heavily horn grandchild and has taken this task as her duty, freshman English lit class might be referred to rimmed, are unlikely to and her joy, since her son and daughter-in as "purple." This boy is such a sweetie you catch a wave of popularity. law split. Valentin's mother is never seen and want to clone him and do a pod-people switch Valentin (Rodrigo Noya) never, we are to believe at least early on, takes with all the reaJ, and reaJly annoying, kid doe n 't wear retro glasses interest in him, though she lives somewhere abounding in our annoying world. over hi slight!\ crossed in the metropolis and has not run off with an The mystery of why the boy's mother is not eye ; the e are o his era, a other man or started another family. We never on the scene, and not seen, is not so much 1 few decade ago n Buenos quite learn what has driven the boy's mother cleared up near the end as consigned to a Aires. Valentin is a cute away. somewhat less chasmic hole of uncertainty4 tyke, 9 years Qld, some- His father, however, is played by the films We learn a bit more about her but know that, Bv David Brudnoy \\hat wiser than his writer-director, Alejandro Agresti, who says her appearance or non-appearance in her

film Critic years; that is1 he's one "VaJentin" is in part a riff on his own life, son's life during this movie is resolved in a of the inej{haustible which puts Agresti into the odd position of way that flows from the schematic situations Frid ~~mi" coMMON Stans av. crew of kids more savvy than their elders, playing his own father. Agresti has put here before us. June 11th! :~~mo .,.. ho somehow manage to guide their elders Valentin's dad pops in now and then, often To moviemakers everything is political, l~ • SllOWCASl CIHCMAS SOMIRVllll DIDllAM to better decisions, or at least to realizing that with a new squeeze, whom he appears to be to the movie critic the chore is given to nolb llll,lll IJlll!I. i'.:.~.:::11Jt lllllH!ll better dcc1 ions arc possible 1f the)' 'II ju t pay auditioning as his next \\ife and so, for all these things. We've a brief scene with a young attention to the child. Yea, and a child hall that he may actually care about such inciden priest \\ho sings the praise of a re0el named AMC AMC IUILIN6TON 10 lead them ... Out of the mouths of babes ... tals, Valentin's stepmother He is pleasant Che (}OU remember him) as his pari hioners lllllllJlllll 111-llt-!ltO children know with their hearts more than when he condescends to ., isit, but the visits exude the expectable expressions of disap adults do with their heads ... and insert your are rare and he seems untroubled that his ab provaJ and depart their church in the expecte~ favonte kid-adoring cliche here. sence has obliged his elderly mother to raise huff. This places the film in a time frame, nq Well, this isn't a trot to the colleqted works his son. This is not your traditional early doubt approximating when Agresti was him! o · Berry Brazelton. We've a movie here, not 1960s Latin American family. self the age of Valentin, but it adds nothing tq the mo~t original ofits kind but at moments ir Valentin wants to be an astronaut, even the fi lm other than to proclaim what its creatol! rc~1 tJble, aJthough at other moments it is not buzzes around in a hand-assembled astronaut would have us know set<> his heart aflutter. : o much irresistible as indigestible, in case suit, and he wants to help his grandmother Written and directed by Alejandro Agresti. )'OU uffer from a kind of virtual diabetes and find a replacement for her much-missed and Rated PG- I 3 Mother's daze The Mother (B+) hen May's (Anne Reich husband dies during their visit ~o London W to see their married ~n, Bobby (Steven Mackintosh), and single-mother cilughter, Paula (Cathryn Bradshaw), she's d straught, can barely stand the thought of going on without her husband of many years and won't return her home away from the city. She comes back to London with her son, but realizes soon that his wife wants nol:hing to do with her mother-in-law. May goes then to Paula "s house, helps her daughter care for her young son, and meets a carpenter, Darren (Daniel Craig), Bobby's helper in putting a fimcv addition onto his house and aJso Paula's sometime boyfriend. But Darren, unhappily married and the father ofan autistic son whom he adores - we never see the boy but he is un equivocal about his love for his qhitd - is hardly an ideaJ beau for Paula. He ~ 't save a May (Anne Reid) doesn't quite know what to do when she starts falllng for the much younger penny, has squandered his life and the degree Darren (Danlel Craig). of hi affection for Paula is open to question. Paula feels that her life has been squandered, played largely for laughs, at least for a while. tranced by the vitality of the careless, too. She is a writer whom no one has published Here in "The Mother" we have a plain, entire thoughtless, ultimately hopelessly unsuc and she teaches an adult COW'Se in writing, even ly unseductive woman whose yearning for the cessful fellow who has so easily made him tries to set mom up with one of her senior citi muscular, hunky, coke- nitfing carpenter is self available to her. zen students, Bruce (Oliver Ford Davies), not shaken out of her by Paula's and Bruce's The three lead performers seem at times to meanwhile asking her to try to learrt from Dar efforts to get her to begin a romance with a be ob erved, as in a reality show, rather thari ren whether or not he is willing to make the man her own age. And May, willing for once acting. Craig, who played Ted Hughes in ~ jump into divorce and to live with her. to think of her own wishes and not just of recent movie about Sylvia.Pla th, never sug May, who has taken a quick dislike to Dar tho e of her husband, who throughout their gests of his character other than that he is con ren and tells Paula that she deserves better, marriage kept her from having fiiends and at fused by life and going where his moods and shO\vs by her self-involvement that, as Paula home, to take care of him, feels both guilt chance propel him. Reid;' who does nothing to puts it, he has never reaJly taken much inter about poaching on her daughter's guy and a hide her wattled neck, unappealing fea~~ e t in her children. But Darren ~-creasingly liberation she hasn't felt before, least not at limp, plain, drab hair and sagging body, taJ

Boots (Antonio Banderas), with great panache. Lovely computerized stuff and a fun tale. (D.B.) B A SLIPPING DOWN LIFE (R) Long on the shelf and nearly remaindered to Video - whither rt will go soon - this isttul oddity stars Guy Pearce as a usician going nowhere in a North ~arolina backwater. with Lili Taylor as a dreamer who turns groupie big time, carving his name on her forehead, back wards because she did it looking into a New Releases mirror. They court, wed, spat, and l'M NOT SCARED (R) A 10-year-ojd things happen. Pearce is seldom boring, (Guiseppe Cristiano) who lives in ~ Taylor almost always is, and the movie parched, morose, impoverished ri:gion in does little to convince us that they southern Italy in the 1970s encou9ters belong together Want to feel another boy, chained and semi-na~ed . in a depressed? Here's your movie. (D.B.) C hole in the earth near a deserted hbuse. SOUL PLANE (R) If the cursing, drug Listening to the adults, he realiz~sthat for use and sexual play, all repeated ad- nau some reason this boy has been ta en Emma Thompson dons Coke bottle specs to play the comic role of seam, weren't enough to make this film from his parents - the TV sho the Professor Sybil Trelawney In " Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." tiresome. add to it that its whole OOUTu.MIW!OOl' •El-• Plll'lllOl(I JOlllllll. •SAMIA CllJZ ~ mother bEgging that those responsible "comic" premise is based on killing a TISI! Ill! Slll •IBMI NII• CTI••1115111.-U.Stl.ltlMI • IU!llatlllll llfAI. D£TllT • SM 11111--• HARrnllllAMCAT! • 111SCll aTtZEll won't hurt her son - and the adtlts hope Grint) and I lenn one (Emma watson bLt high sk ed. D.B.) 8 dog. Oh, and putting a nervous white for a handsome ransom. Our her barely contend. a. ng With Professor Snape MEAN GIRLS (PG-13) The new girl in family on an airplane full of black char "****" knows how to handle this situatio . but (Alan Rickiran) and a new expert m the high school (Lindsay Lohan) falls in acters doing things that would embar USATU • lllllll5STillE •IOSllllllla.•IOSTllllllllltl•OICAlll11111•1161111111 the movie does, chillingly. (D.B.) Q incantation (David Trewt1s), against the with the odd girl (Lizzy Gaplan) and her rass black people, doesn't help. This is a l!Ulrullllllal•SMIMIOSOI0-.• 11flllS'llllltlllll£ • DAl'TOll DAil llWS lliE MOTHER (R) A recently widowed ITUllll-~•DmlllllWS•llCl!lQll'lllllllllSPATCll•llWIHEIWJ title charact {Gary Oklman). Confusion fnend , the token fat homosexual (Daniel weak. vulgar and, OK, sometimes funny lllUJ.$ llJIM llWS • n. Wllmt SIM TElfWll • SAC&UIOOO 11! • Pf1TWIQI IOST.wEITT alder woman, May (Anne Reid), realizes of identities - who 1s good, who is Franzese), who urge her to infiltrate the (in an outrageous manner) film about "****·" t~at her married adult son and her adult bad? - muJdles things somewhat but trio of ultra-popular and cruel girls and the first flight of the first black airline. siogle-mother daughter, Paula (¢athryn the special effects are notable, and the calculate how to foil them. Tina Fey D.L. Hughley is good as a bathroom Bradshaw) would just as soon t-f!ve supporting cast msmall parts (Maggie wrote the film and plays a math teacher. attendant: everyone else is far too over Mom stay in her home away froln Smith, Emma Thompson) or large, such Jonathan Bennett plays the boy our the top. (E.S.) D+ London and leave them alone. But Paula as Timothi Spall add ~f'\'1?. ( D B ) A· heroine yearns for: Rachel McAdams SUPER SIZE ME (Unrated) has a boyfriend, Darren (Danie~raig) , a KILL BILL VOL. 2 (Rp ne second half scores as the meanest of the bay-yatch Documentarian Morgan Spurlock catpenter working on an addrtio to of Quentin Tarant nos sfylized paean to es. A combination of stij comedy and decides to eat nothing but McDonald's May's son's house. Darren and aula Uma Thur lall and the IO'JS of martial instrucbve advisory against female bul food for a month, three meals daily, for aren't doing well together, but om and arts extra tganzas 1ar surpasses Vol 1. ly ng. pleasing throughout (D.B. B 31 days. Wrth doctors certifying his HREJ< PG-13) The inevitable sequel Darren hit rt off. Senior citizens~ with a Bill (David ~rradine) has a large part S 2 , excellent health, and much valid data This film is not affiliated with or endorsed by the McDonald's' corporation. young man may make some vi ers and Daryl Hannah as'.the other gor hJs the large green ogre and his once presented clearly and often amusingly, cringe. but the movie is unblink red in geous blo tde expert 11th the sword and beaubful but now chubby green wife our hero commits to eating everything its depiction of a woman riskin much the lethal kid;, encounters our heroine (v0tces of Mike Myers and Canleron Diaz) on the menu at least once, to saying yes for a second chance at life. (D ..) B+ for a stupt; 'Kious fight The film resolves and their obnoxious donkey fnend (Eddie whenever asked if he wants to "super· the quesllo of just how Wiii Black Murptry) ventunng to Far Far Away, where size ... He emerges fatter, with a dam Ongoing Mamba (Thurman) get her revenge on the king (John Cleese) 1s not pleased that aged liver, other health indices endan "HILARIOUS! PURE BEATNIK ZEN. THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW PG-13) the man (B• I) who kined her groom-lo his daughter is now green and not comely gered. and proves easily that we're JARMUSCH LEAVES YOU DYING FOR A REFIL." Owen Glieberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY This year's disaster flick center on dra be and the .'hole wedding rehearsal and married to the belching Shrek. And growing fat as a nation and unhealthy in matic changes in the weather, I ading to party. Snazzy mexecullon , dever mdia ~Jho will save our large hero when the the process. Funny and yet dead-on. the obliteration of Los Angeles nd logue. well acted. (DB.) B+ king puts a hrt out on him? Wtry. Puss in (D.B.) B "FUNKY COOL .. LYRICALLY FUNNY. many other places and the free ing of LOVE ME IF YOU DARE (R) Galled BILL MURRAY IS HILARIOUS!" New York. Dennis Quaid heroi lly, but "Jeux d'enfants • a more apt title, In its Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE stolidly, plays the climate exp who original French this deals with the fe ~ "1: REID · D.\ ~.\IG • Snn." M.\ Cl\l'\TO 11 • C.ffllR\' BR.\DSHAW predicts all this, Jake Gyllenha is his long romance of a pair of dreamers from childhood to their strange and "A BRAZENLY SEXUAL FIUI!" "TWO THUMBS UP! brainy young son, who helps a ew peo I '' I '·TIU \\ ~lf"GTO' PO·ff ple survive, and special effects star by morbid deaths With elements that skirt CATE BLANCHETT IS BRILLIANT." making the look of the thing vaguely the surreal and with trigumg some I l Richard Roeper, EBERT & ROEPER plausible. The argument over global times m

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DEVLIN'S, from pal 1 complaints about the episode yard. telling us no~ro park in our "When we tried to open raised at the June 3 Brighton Atr 0w11 lot and no permits have been Devlin's, we went ston Improvement Association shown to us." meeting, and conducted his own Devlin's co-own r Pat O' Sulli through a terrible fight inquiry on the work behind De van, however, insis ed this week to do so. There were vlin's. Holloway also came to the that the neighbors eat lea<;t par conclusion that little other than tially incorrect in their assess people who alleged we basic grading work was going on ment of what went n behind the were opening up a strip behind the bar. l • bar. While he admitted to taking O'Sullivan conceded that rela down the fence bet! n his prop club, and all sorts of tions between himself and many erty and the Elks I ge, he said of the immediate abutters hav17-731-0505, ext. 227 or visit our ter for my pro rty and for that, from a distance, "neighbors months ago from Jim Sancuk to Brighton. MA 02135 Mandy and Joe's R staurant next could mistake a dry well for some 'eh site at www.coreypark.com. pro•-idenceho~corC) park.com remove the fence," said Werra. door," he explain . "And any sort of tank." "But he's no longer chai1man, COREY PAtK P rovidence House rain tonn we have has flooded O'Sullivan said that call s from and as a common cowtesy the}' ,______. Stn r L1 ~ Commun1!Jr our kitchen and res lted in stand concerned neighbors brought a should have just come over and ing water aroun the back. number of safety inspectors out asked again." , Managed by Welch H ealthcare & Retirefl'Cnt Group Whether or not the ew patio re to check the area. O'Sullivan said that he always quest goes through the grad ing "We've had the building in planned to reconstruct the fence and well replacem1nt had to be spector out, and the fire inspector after the work is done, but sees no done." I came by and demanded to see point in doing so unti l after the Lisa Timberlake, a spokesper this 'fuel tank.' The only thing we June 15 decision by the Board of son for the city of Boston's ln had to show him was in the base- Appeals as to whether Devlinls spectional Services Department, ment." patio plans can go forth. confinned on Tu sday that a Paul Holloway, Allston- "If the neighbors want me to building inspector was sent to Brighton neighborhood coordi put up a temporary fence in the Devlin's on Mon y. 'The in nator from the Mayor's Office of meantime, all they have to do i ~ assessed the Neighborhood Services, heard come to me and ask," he said. Skid ore finalist for principal slot t Arlington High School IV Consumer Loan Operations Manager SKIDMORE, from p e 1 terviewed both of the candidates, and she expects to 1se e-mail or fax your resume &salary requirements degree in secondary education, Skidmore began his make a decision soon. She also plan~ to visit Julienne Amichelti , Hanscom Federal Credi! Union teaching career in e Boston public school system Brighton High School on Tuesday, and Melrose 1610 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 •Multiple Positions in 1975. He earned a master's degree in bilingual High on Wednesday. E·mail [email protected] education from Ne York University in 1983. Also at the school committee meeting,· the Ar www.SeniorResidential.com He is an adjunct acuity member at Boston Col lington community was invited to meet the two fi., Fax: 781·898·2045 lege, and previousl served as an adjunct faculty nalists for the principal post at a meeting in the member at Boston niversity. He wac; awarded the School Committee room next Wednesday at 7 p.m, ENORFOLK{ff DEDHAMGROUP ~~~Irk~ Hanard PriLe Boo for outstanding high school Each candidate will meet with parents, teachers and A ~~ COllPA,.Y teacher in 1993, as well a<; the Golden Apple for staff for approximately 45 minutes. ouL<,tanding Boston ublic school teacher in 1988. Staff writer Josh B. Wardrop co11tribu1ed to this • Drivers Arlington Superi tendent Kay Donovan has in- SIOry. :asualty Claims Engineer Full Time Class "A " Email [email protected] com Fax (781) 326-2842 Fax: 781-292-7107 nail: [email protected] Our People. Our Products. Our Pride HarvaTd picks firm to develop Visit www.cokecce.com frame ork for Allston campus <:. tfiJ SenittrBridge Harvard Univers ty has selected the nationally wi ll need to develop a strategic planning frame ~'-.Maine Medical Center acclaimed plannin and design firm Cooper, work that provides flexibility over the next 50 A health plllce /ilte no pfllce in Mairu. 0JFarndy Robertson & Partn to create a preliminary plan years. We look forward to working with faculty, ning framework fo its future development in All students and Allston residents as we lay the • Registered Nurses CNAs/HHAs ston. framework for a future that will serve the Univer Fax 207·871 ·4999 Please call ··cooper, Robe on has an impressive track sity and cont:Jibute to the area's vitality." record, and they h ve assembled a team with a In December 2003, Harvard invited 26 plan www.mmc.org 617·734-9700 strong combinatio of local experience, world ning and design firms to submit qualifications to class urban-planni g expertise, vision and cre lead the next phase of planning for Harvardls ative talent. I am confident that the team will properties in Allston. The Cooper team was ulti ~ .... serve the universitl and community well in this mately selected from among four highly-regarded r"' Carney Hospital next stage of our tanning process," said Presi fina lists for their thoughtful approach to complex OUINCY ;, dent Lawrence H. ummers. planning challenges, their planning and develop- MEDICAL ment experience in the city of Boston and be Our 1ms_cio11 is tn rart /or you. The Cooper tea~whic h includes landscape ar

C"ARITA( C" Mlftl C:TI HJ-A ITH (AR~ chitect Laurie Oli and urbanist/architect Frank yond, and their repeated successes in urban and Gehry, will help H vard translate the ideas of its higher education settings. 1 •Multiple Positions • Multiple Positions facu lty task forces nto a planning framework fo r "Any one of our di stinguished finalists would Allston. Rather t an designing bui ldings, the have been an exceptional asset to our team in plarV all our Jobline @ 866-866-9351 Fax 617-376-1629 team wi ll produce flexible planning framework ning the next phase. But Cooper, Robettson and' apply at: www.caritascarney.org to gu ide Harvard's long- and shorter-term physi-· their team offer depth of experience in academi~ cal planning. Thefeam will consider potential and urban environments, and the ability to briJg building locations d guidelines, scale, connec imaginative thinking to a decades-long project ~ tions wi thin the ca pus and neighborhood, and that will produce a vibrant community for re'J HealthBridge offer a conceptu I vision for transportation, search, teaching and li ving. On these ctitical di'.:! MANAG EMENT treets and the dev lopment of open space. The mensions, our chosen team is superb," said Sally . objective is to hav a plan that can guide future Zeckhauser, vice president for administration ancil •Multiple Positions • Multiple Positions building and other ~rojects, not to design the pro chairwoman of the group of facu lty and admif"\.~ J jects themselves. trators that helped select the firm. 1 1 :all our Jobline @ 866-866-9351 Email: [email protected] "Having worked~ i th Cooper, Robertson on Cooper, Robertson & Partners completed the apply at: www.caritasgoodsam.org Fax:978·318·0462 the Boston Seaport aster Plan, I know firsthand Boston Seaport Master Plan in collaboration with' that they bring to t is project a high level of ex the Boston Redevelopment Authority. The pla~ pertise, professiomjlism, and a sensitivity to the preserved Boston's sense of scale and character fabric of urban life,"' said Boston Mayor Thomas with small block sizes, narrow streets and a variety M. Menino. "I am looking forward to an exciting of public open spaces along the water's edge for~ and innovative ph$ning process fo r one of our 1,200-acre site along Boston Harbor. ·1 most vibrant neigh orhoods." In addition to developing master plans for urba:tf redevelopment, such as Battery Park City in Marl ~ • Multiple Positions The Cooper tea will join in Harvard's contin end Resume, letter of application and 3 uing engagement ith the Allston neighborhood hattan, Cooper, Robertson & Partners has com letters of reference to: Please send your resume to: and the city of Bos on as a shared vision for Har pleted master plans for Yale University, UCLA1 David Jack, Business Administrator Bever1y Hospital, Human Resources vard's future in All ton - with cultural and retail and the University of Chicago, among others. I 85 Herrick St., Beverly, MA 01915 Lincoln Public Schools Fax: (978) 921-7025 amenities, public een spaces, housing, and im Laurie Olin has developed open space plans for. Ballifield Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773 Or apply onhne at www.nhshealth.org proved streetscape and transportation - is de several urban campuses, such as the University df veloped. Pennsylvania and at MIT, and partnered with' "Our challenge ill be to integrate a campus Harry Cobb of Pei, Cobb, Freed and Partners for situated on both si es of the Charles and blend it Harvard's Center for Government and Internation: with a thriving nei hborhood," said Alex Cooper al Studies now under construction in Cambridge. of Cooper, Roberts n & Partners. "To do this, we This was submitted by Harvard University. www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, June 11, 2004 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 2 FROM PAGE ONE ·Chestnut Hill Reservoir get& to finally reopen its gates

PARK, from page 1 Through the cour.e ol the of the newly formed Depar~ment cleanup effort, \\eb ter estimates of Conservation and Recreation, that more than IIX) people came marked the day a success - the out to make that dent a-. large a..'> C: ulmination of two years' work. possible. Using donated mke-.. As commissioner of the OCR, shovels and tool-.. \Olunteers Abbott recogniled the reservoir's placed piece' of tra'h into opening was the product of local garbage bag'. painted L.ikmg enthusiasm gaining statewide benches and took the sa\\ tl -.,ome h'lomentum. The volunteers of the more stubborn O\ crgro'' n abound at the opening were a tan areas. gible sign of this, and Abbott "We want th1' park to look like hoped volunteers wou ld continue the [Jamaica Plain) Arboretum. to offer their services. and it's alread) starring to ha\e ' 'The OCR is in a position that appearance:· \\'eb-.ter noted. today where we can't do anything She will remember the d.1) a-. a alone and we need all the help we "tremendous succes-.." m "hi1.:h can get," she said. the park underwent a .. ,a._t 1m State Sen. Steven Tolman provemen1·· tflanked Abbott for taking "the "It is trul) uplifting to see peo 'first steps to getting the reservoir ple who are'-<>\\~lling to saaifice ppen so we can use it as a re some time on a \\eekend for the source second to none." neighborhlX>d and -y,ork.ing hard, ~ Though the future of the reser breaking a \\\Cat '0 e\el)onc can vbir is unclear pending the draft benefit from it:· 'he 'aid. ing of a ma'>ter plan, Tolman does Miguel Cara. another Brighton nbt envision a park stuffed with resident, came out to pitch in be rules and regulations, but a public cause he Jl •g in the area and fig theater where residents can wile ured why not"? away summer afternoons or .. It's my re~r\Oir. so I trn e to l!arly-morning jogs. take care or iL ·· he '>aid. "We're here to make it what Other voluntecl)i had 'imilar you want it to be," he said. sentiments Another Briglitomte. who wanted co be referred to ju~t State Rep. Kevin Honan. also t.J ~ lS N PRA\\: bh hand for the unveiling, called as Mike, \.Ud ...I think it\ some Jae Lee and Tae Kim help clean up th playground during Saturday's grand reopening at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. The reopening was part the reservoir "one of the, most thing rare to ha\e it 'o close to the the city.wide Plant Yourself In the Pa k activities. beautiful sites in Brightbn or city and [re ident ] -.hould take -.ma!>heed. area. more than 175 people gave ~a te Partnerships, of the ORCning. Directly behmd her, neighbor "rhis place has been inaccessible up time to clean up or open up the hood groups had set up tables, pru ks to everyone. In the absence tQ the public for a long time." and the ahem n till promi'-t:d a She added with a grin: "We're of a funding source. the bulk of dog shov. To her left. 1.:hildren ma1ntenance \\.Ork falls to volun in the business of making mira moved around tables piled high cles work." tt:er... but 1f ""Plant Your..el · in the with con-.truction paper. fahrc,, Pa:i... "a.-. an) mdication. All Good fences may make good crayons and markers. maJ..mg neighbors, as the Frost poerp goes, 'hm ·-. and Bnghton\ p~rKs and kites and wind-.. ick-.. 0(1l!n -.paces will never be \\anti but acc9rding to Webster, they Filled trn.. -.h bag' lined the make for lousy parklands. for her ng for volunteer.. to look after park\ \\1nJing a.,phalt Y alb. them or people co enjoy them. Volunteer Meredith Goldwasser helps clean up the Chestnut Hill Reservoir during Saturday's Plant part, Webster wou ld like to ;-;ee the ready to be plucked up and dis tr'ourself in the Park activities. remaining fences removed ht best, posed of proper!). Le's of a or at lea'>t relocated. cleanup day and more of a time to " If th~re have to be fences, the enjoy the park. those at Ringer fences ~hould be moved away from the water so you don't have Playground did cosmetic cleanup a fenct; between you and the before the altemoon·-. e\enh water. 14eally, fences wi ll be only took placl.. on top of the steep hill s; that is the Previou"I). the playgro md had only way to make it welcoming been ca,uall) maintamcd b) and friendly," she said. neighborhood p.irent-. ai Kl chil , Just after I0 a. m., the sheet was dren. Re,ident Shirle) Ton-e,, pulled <\way from the newly cov who wa-. enjo) ing the park '' ith ered sigh, and while the new land her son K) le. pointed to places mark o(fi ciall y opened th¢ reser that had become late-night hang voir to the public, it also signified outs for dnnkers and a depositOI) A NEW AND EXCITING SUMMER PRO RAM HAS ARR IVED INB ROOKLINE!!! for gra fli u. the beg!'· ning of a cleanuP, effort. A TTEfiTillff IJF Aff[) CllNllffli Dan Duquette 'Thi. is the lirst clean p with Under her O\\ n initiati\l~. Tor res has ""bribed"" neighoorhood ~()CIC STA~S/ ANIEltiC Aff i[)()I WiffffEltS: the usa e of tools that h ~ taken D DO YOU WANT TO: • •SY Cl IMPROVISE Uled neet she devel 29th Year ' • Boys & Girls, Ages g.,g Ages8-15 ~= language at school. oped at Bnghton High \'v 1th graph All camps operated in • All Ability Levels Welcome ic "Wf1 were discussing overcom ic arts teacher Painela Hinkle. Massachusetts must comply BENTLEY COLLEGE *')~ • June & July Waltham, MA ~ .t ipg ob tacles, as a theme to a book "She does awesome work. with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of July 11th-16th: , .t;.{ yte were reading, and the other She's very talented and has origi Public Health and be licensed Dayor Overnight ' \ s,tudentc; cited Lily as th~ best ex nal idea-.:· said Hinkle. by the board of health of the for information """ ample of someone who overcame "I think he ha.-. recogni1ed that city or town in which they are P.O. Box 1363, Lebanon. NH 03766 IOM4M274 Fax 803-448 lm obstacles," said Campbell. when your ob,tacles are high, located. "She is brilliant, totally fo you got to climb higher:· said cused on her education and she Hariton Page 26 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, June 11, 2004 www.allstonbrightontab.com ~~-;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-.--~~~~~___.:_.:.:..:.:..:::..::.::::.::::~=:.::.::.:.::~ EDUCATION New display at I McMullen Museum Student honored for courage essay By Michelle Apuzzlo I After learning about Max's The McMullen Museum of eluding paintingl., -.culpture Cl"l>llESP"NOENT Art at Boston College presents and photography. story, McGilvary recalls, "I was When the school bull} two exclusive exhibitions thi s "Sarah Westlake: Dra'" in gs really sad, and I wanted to write -.trikes, 'ome kid. think it's bet a great essay." summer that showcase artists <-> Sculpture." Westlake. who ter to tum the other cheek.. But McGilvary's composition on from Massachusetts. The exhi died last year, came of a~e as an when he makel. y011r frie!!~ '..:!J her cla<,s' courage in dealing bitions will be on display June artist during the 1940., and '14 through Aug. 29. Museum \\.ith hb hateful remark.s. tho...e with the troublesome bully was '50s, entering the cerebral \\.ith courage 'ilep up to her de one of 59 winning essays recog 'Chief Curator Alston Conley is male-dominated world of ab 'the principal curator for both fense. nized at the Max Wai-burg Fel stract ai1. She wa-. one of a exhibitions. Samantha McGilvary, a lows Awards Luncheon at the The public is in vited to a re handfu l of female arthts of her '>ixth-gr.ider at St. Colum Boston Park Plaza Hotel. When ception Monday, June 14, from generation from the Bo.,ton bk.il le\, recalled a former class she found out that she would be 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the McMullen area who had an accomplished mate w.ho had terrorized several attending a luncheon with 581 Museum. The artists whose professional career This exhi membe1 of her class with in- other winners, McGilvaiy wa<; work will be displayed in "Re bition of 26 dra\.\mg' . .,culp uJL., about race and phyl.ical ap "in shock." pearance to the point that she fi gured" are expected to attend. tures and fo lding screens exam With her teacher, Jacquelyn For info rmation or to arrange ines Westlake's mature work. and her friend'> knew they must Wesner, and grandmother and take action. -attendance, call 617-552-8587. from 1984-2002. parents in tow, McGilvary ··1 -;tJrted to have coura!?e "Refigured" bri ngs together Museum admission i-. free. shook the mayor's hand and \\.hen OJ) fnend got upset," she for the first time works by six greeted the Warburgs. Each re The museum is handicapPed said. .. thought about how I cipient took home a goodie bag, Massachusetts artists to exam Sama11tha McGllvray and her teacher, Jacquelyn Wesner. accessible and open to the pub would feel if he said those including a Red Sox hat (infield ine nontraditional representa lic. Located in De\ Im Hall on things to me." tion of· the human. The artists on her mind she wrote about it his duties as an older brother. er Cesm· Crespo anended the BC's Chestnut Hill campus. The classmate~ banded tcr festivi ties), a ructionary and a - Todd McKi be Max Warburg Courage Curricu ministrators to develop the Max the winning essays and photos member in BC's Fine Arts De day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m . and Sun havior. After involving the of their author-;. partment), Joseph Wheel lum. Warburg was only 12 years Warburg Courage Curriculum, teacher. the problem was recti Her lesson to others? ·'My wright, Heidi Whitman and day, noon to 5 p.m . from June old when he died from leukemia which a-,ks all sixth-graders in fied. in 1991. Despite his life-threat Boston to examine ways in essay wa<; about how the class Leslie Wilcox - each invent a through August. The mu eum "'I fdt relieved that nobody ening situation, the young boy which they are courngeous, or wouldn't tolerate another's ac different visual language, em will be closed July 4 and 5. was going to get hurt anymore,'' maintained a sense of optimism have the capacity to be coura tions. If someone is wrong. you ploying various media to "re For directions, park.mg and said McGihary. and cheer, smiling and laughing geous, through literature, dis have to try to stand up to them," .fig ure" the coipplexity of the more information, 'isit W\\ '"· The event weighed so heavily frequ ntly and never hirking cussions and essays. she said. human condition. The exhibi t bc.edu/artmuseum or cal I 617- compri ses 54 works of art in- 552-8 100.

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Galvin receives now enrolling students in its most ESL teachers needed Class of 1959 is unique learning adventure titled The BEAM Project's English honorary degree "Marine Science: The Gulf of holding a reunion as a Second Language cla<>ses Suffolk Uni versity awarded an Maine Environment by Sea The Our Lady of the Presenta seek volunteer teacherl.. honorary doctor of laws degree to Kayak" These free classes are offered tion Academy (Brighton/New the Honorable William F. Galvin This environmental studies ton) high school Class of 1959 of Brighton at its commencement Mondays-Fridays from 6:30-8 course combines readingl> on p.m. at the Church of St. Luke will be holding a reunion. Class exercises on Sunday, May 23, at environmental studies, lectures members or friends should con the FleetBoston Pavilion on the and St. Margaret, 5 St. Luke\ on ecqsystems such as those of tact Sandy (Macisaac) Richard waterfront. Galvin is the Secre1 Road, Allston. They provide in Main9's wetlands, and instruc· struction in English grammar and son at 78 1-341-0480 or e-mail tary of the Commonwealth 0£ tionl. on navigating a kayak Massachusetts. vocabulary, American culture and sfrich @hotmail.com or Rita through Maine\ picturesque, customs and basic neighborhood (McKenna) Williams at 617-323- ABA President-elect Robe11 J protected bay l>. In this 14-day services. 064 1 or Gerry (Aries) Brown at Grey Jr. spoke to 450 graduates a course, which begins on June Training is provided. 508-655- 1967. the Suffolk University Law 20, stLdent will take a short School moming commencement. For more information, speak The school, Our Lady of the ferry ride from Portland, with Etta Andel'ion at 617-787- He received an honorary doctor Maine and tra\ cl to their ac Presentation Academ} in New 2976 or Ken Caqxnter at 617- of laws degree. Wllllam F. Galvin of Brighton receives his honorary doctor of laws commodations on Peak. ·s Is ton, has been closed for about 25 244-2 117. The Honorable Sandra y. degree from Suffolk University President David J. Sargent during land, one of the 211 islands that ye;.u-s, and the class's last reunion Lynch, U.S. Court of Appeals for Suffolk University's Law School commencem ent ceremony on make up Maine\ Casco Ba). was in 1979. the First Circuit, and Kathleen M. Sunday, May 23, at the ReetBoston Pavlllon Galvin Is Secret ary of W~ile the location present'> Brighton High School Sullivan, dean, Stanford La the commonwealth of Massachusetts. itself as a truly scenic class School, also received honorary Class of '59 reunion Class of '54 is room the course includes con doctor of laws degrees from Suf An award prt! ent.ttion cere \\a-; aw arde Bonval. created to ensure the seas and discover marine 0folk Uni versity undergraduate ing this integral element of e\'el) that educators are able to re life pt its most pril.tine. and honorary degree simultane child's dai ly life into the cla-.-. ceive the required training to Offered through Boston Uni ously, honorary doctor of arts. room provide!-. 1ucJents the op ad\ance to leadership positions versity\ Metropolitan College, Irwin Chafetz, past president portunity to share and d1-.cuss ex - uch as principals, directors Explorations in Learning offers and director of the Interface periences and ideas. and supervisors - within the for-tredit opportunities to any Group lnc., honorary doctor of Brighton residents on La\\.rence Public School Sys one! interested in an extraordi commercial science. tem. LEAP i a two-yearlong nary, hands-on learning experi • Boston Police Commissioner dean's list at Lasell program. which requires the enc~. Other courses offer the Kathleen M. O'Toole, honorary Alaina Galvin and Xuan Luu, graduates to remain in the city ch~ ce to examine the triumphs .doc tor of Jaws. both of Brighton. have been for at !ea'lt three years after com an flaws of the Big Dig, wan named to La<;ell College' pring pletion. der about the historical districts Award for Khrapko 2004 dean's list. Gahin, a mem LEAP instruction is provided of oston to observe the city's 1 on ite by faculty of UMas -Low tra itional culture, and visit : Eight year-old Dina Khrapkp, a berof the Cla s of 2006, maJOr ma shland and brownstones to '.second-grader at the Shaloh ing in fashion and retail merchan ell's Graduate School of Educa dising, and Luu. also a member of tion. ob erve the process of urban :House Jewish Day School in Brighton, has been named a na the Class of 2006, i majoring in iza ion. fas hion design and production. ourses typically span I 0 to tional win~ er of the Ameiican Kayak in Maine's 14 days and occur during the Automobile Association's ~th protected bays and summer months. Students may PHOTO SY JOE CARABELLO ,A nnual School Safety Poster fro- Allston-Brighton residents, from left to right, Stephanie gram. Harrington is earn college credits register by calling 617-353- . Bo)ton University's Explo 2978 or vi iting www.bu.edu/ex Flnneran, M atthew Burke and Derek Surette recently Lesley graduate graduated from M atlgnon High School In Cambridge. ' ration in Learning program is plqration . Arcand's Katie Harrington of Brighton Suspension Specialists BEST SELECTION AND PRICE ON THE GIFTS DAD REALLY WANTS SALE DATES: Guaranteed 6/ 10. 6120 "Alignment & Brake BONUS COUPONSI I : BUY ONE SHIRT, FOOT OY SHOE SPECIAL! =~IL.I.. :ce You Can T~~ I GET THE 2ND s ~r.~~~·;,,::·~~.t,. Wa)!:land Golf : l/2 OFF It's how you play the game.- BOSTON - Commonwealth Ave...... 617 -277-3999 BURLINGTON - Rt. 3A ...... 781 -221 -0030 NEEDHAM - Highland Ave...... 781 -444-6686 serting Allston GIFT CARDS! NORTH SHOR E MALL ...... 978-S31 -S I SS Since 1908 TH EP ERFECT SOLOMON POND MALL ...... S08-303-8394 GIFT SO DAD HAS WESTWOOD - Rt I South...... 781 -461 -S9S3 617-782-1075 AN EXCUSE TO WAYLAND - Rt. 27 ...... S08-3S8-477S 229 Brighton AJe. 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rI A~. B people honored by BOston Main Streets r I I . I- I I I • : Boston Mayor Thomas M. volunteer since the program!s ;Menino honors outstanding inception. Kadi sh and Big City ~ bu s in esses in Boston Main have contributed to Allston Vil 1Streets distri ts at the Eighth An lage revitalization in almost lnual Bostqn Main Streets every way possible. Kadish has ;Awards ceremony. The success actively served on the board arii:J ,of the 19 Boston Main Streets design committee. He brings h i~ !programs lies in the efforts of perspective as a long-time bus i ~ ,those who work, li ve in and sup ness and property owner whp •po1t their local commercial di s- has contin ued to in vest in thy 1tricts. The ceremony was spon- neighborhood with add iti on ~} businesses (i ncluding Big City). He has pa11icipated in the Taste of Allston every year, hosted "I am pleased to Main StreO ': honor the residents. We are pleased to name Big City business of the,, contributions of year. .. the many Frorrj left to right, Charlotte Golor Richie, director, DND; Brighton From left to right, Charlotte Golor Richie, director, DND; Allston Main Brighton Main Streets C01;:. Mair1 Streets Bill Connors, John Bligh, Sandy Conors, Romy Schwabl, Streets Execl!tive Director Jennifer Rose, Marc Kadish, Big City and rib Pub and Restaurant ....::.... businesses across ExeQutlve Director Rosie Hanlon and Mayor Tom Menino. Mayor Tom Menino. Owner Hugh Bligh • the city that make The Corri b Pub and Restai.k the Main Streets rant was established in 1969. It i~ The mayor was jomed by ne'>') community. TechBoston Marc Kadish , Bowdoin/Geneva Miguel Fuentes) and Roslindale a well-known local meeting program work. Chatlotte Golar Richie. director '>tudent'> are currently develop (Gigi's Plac - Andy Barros), Village (The Cooperative Bank place as well as a great fam ily Thank you for your of tfe Department of Neighbor ing Web si tes for Main Street Brighton ( e Corrib Pub & of Roslindale Paul restaurant. The restaurant;s hoo Development and chief of programs and Main Street busi Restaurant Hugh Bligh), LaDouceur); menu has a wide variety of lta) t;me and hou ing; Master of Ceremonie., ne<...,es. Centre/Sout (JP Licks - Vince Also, St. Mark's Area (Lay ian, Irish and American foo recei,ed a<>si tance to businesses. To fa Egleston Square (Egleston bury (Cafe Le Royal - Ms. (who is the vice president of a $ 0,000, two-year grant from cilitate improved technology for Pizza - Ch is Manazis), Fields Ninou Frantis). Brighton Main Streets) and Yer zon for Technolog) on Main Streets, the cit)' also pro Comer (Out h Maid Bakery - Robert, are active members of sored by Verizon at its Ma n Streets. Wi th the e fund.,, \ided ne\\ computers and up-to Joseph Pear on, John and Gary Boston Main Streets 2003 Boston Main Streets 2003 Busi headquaiters at 185 Franklin St., Bo. ton Main Streets has jomed date soft\\ are ro each of the Blanker}, F ur Corners (AB&W Business Awardees include: ness Awardees. Boston. for¢es with TechBo.,ton Con Mam Street offices this year. - Jim Iller), Grove Hall Their involvement and com '·I am pleased to honor the sul~i n g Group. Thi., initiati\e Each district chose one local (LaNewton chool of Beauty - Allston Village Main Streets mun ity spiri t is an inspiration for contributions of the many busi b r i~gs together high .,chool stu bu ... ine's to honor as '2003 Busi Mr. and Mr.. Murphy Gregory), - Big City - Owner Marc the Brighton Community O"f nesses across the city that make de ts study ing advanced com nes., ot the Year. Hyde Park Hyde Park Savings Kadish many local busi nesses in t~ the Mai n Streets program work," put r science with local bu i Oui--tanding businesses and Bank Paul Bunker), Big City owner Marc Kadish Brighton Main Streets District." said Menino. "Thank you for ness owners and Main Streei.. bu-.ine ... s owner-; honored in Hyde/Jacks n Square (Centre has been an Allston Village Main Brighton Main Streets con your time and commitment to districts to bridge the d1g1 tal clude Liquors Pascual Tejeda), Streets board member, design gratulates the Corrib Pub an,d ,this valuable program." gaR that exists in our local busi: A.lbton Village (Big City - Mission Hil (Fuentes Market - committee member, sponsor and Restaurant. I HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS

Listed here is information co~p l e, with the exception of the \erbal communication link with pice, with~ffices in Brighton lence in care, compassion and plinary program dedicated toed about community happenings tlf reffesher class, conducted at a parent'>. Fami y Nurturing Cen- and Norw , holds an open dignity of li fe. ucating patients about the dis the Caritas St. Eliwbeth s Med co t of $30 per couple. For an) rer of \ fa,,sac 11usetb is working house the 1rst Monda) of each For more information, call ease of obesity and the mediql ical Center, 736 Cambridge St., of these classes, call 617-562- \\ ith Caritas St. Elizabeth's month in its Brighton office, 3 10 Gail Campbell or Judy Diamond problems associates with excess Brighton. For more information 7095 to register or find out more. MetliL al Center and Meade Allston St. The meeting \\ill take in the Brighton offi ce at 6 17- weight. The center provides :a on any . Ho pice provides palli a a d fam ilies. The \\.Ork...,hop fo um. For more information call Mothers and their partners are ext. 227. tive care o patients and their A healing celebration :r e ses on topics such a-; .. Fo1m Michelle Gurel at 6 17-789- invited to attend this session families i their homes or nurs The annual Cancer Survivor ~s in a New Family," 'The Chang 7474. with an experienced lactation ing homes hrough a team of reg Day Breakfast takes place Satur~ in Role of Father-.·· and Sibling classes consultant. Classes meet the first istered nu ses, social workers, day, June 13, at I0 a.m. at the ·• ransiti on from Mate to Moth Having a little brother or sister Tuesday of the month, 7-9:30 spiritual c mnselors, volunteers Surgery Support Double Tree Guest Suites in e1 ood;" and provides a hand'> can be an exciting, but unsettling p.m., and cost just $ 15. Call 6 17- and home health aides. Hospice The Center for Weight Control Brighton. Call 800-488-5959 tG o opportunity for pro.,!A!ctive tran'>llion for siblings. Caritas St. 562-709~ to register or for more is committed to providing excel- at St. Elizabeth 's is a mul tidisci- reserve a seat. information on. The schedule fo r d ds to practice baby care skills Elizabeth's Medical Center the remai nder of the year is as u der the guidance of veteran proudly present<> a course to pre fo llows: July 5, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, d ds and wi th the help of those pare children aged 3 to I 0 yea.rs Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7. i structors' babies. Ample time for all that awaits them a<; a big i ~ set aside for interactive que'>- bro or si-., from mother's hospi . ning and the best ad\ ice veter tal '>Lay to the .arri' al of a new The votes are in. Childbirth education a dads can offer to rookies. family member. Clas es meet Conducted in the traditional oot Camp veteran., aho benefit the fir..t Saturday of every other childbirth education model, thi s f om networking and mutual month, 10 a.m.-noon. The cost The ballots have been counted. comprehensive course is recom ~ s~ pport when they return "'ith for this class is $20 per family, mended for all fi rst-time parents. treir babies at sub.,equent \\.Ork with classes beginning on July Who will be the winners? Topics include the basics of S ops. Boot Camp for ·e\\ Dads 10. labor and deli very, pai n manage i available at a co.,t of $25. Famil ies may call 6 17-562- ment, how to support your prut Alease call 6 17-562-7095 to find 7095 to register or for more in ner, relaxation and breathi ng, about upcoming dates. or to reg formation. and vaginal and cesarean births. i ter. General classes meet one night a week, 7-9 p.m., in a fi ve-week Caritas Hospice series wi tli avail ability on Mon Infant Massage sponsors open house ..... days, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Caritas St. Elizabeth\ Med Caritas Good Samaritan Hos- , Refresher childbirth class is ical Center invites famil ies with 'also available and recommended ~abi es aged 4 weeks to I year to for repeat parents. Refresher learn about the benefits of infant .------,I DON'T classes meet the second Monday Aiassage. Massage helps babies ",.. of every other m6nth, 7-10 p.m. ~s l eep better, relieve pain and : REPLACE The next class will be on July 12. 9otic, improves dige tion. aids .. Cost for all classes is $ 150 per elaxation and establi he a non- :vouR OLD ANOTHER I BATHTUB FANTASTIC COMMUNllY SUMMER NEWSPAPER ... REGLAZE IT! COMPANY _Jiii. ~ SAVE NOW FOR SUMMER- Be sure to check out HURRY! the Reader's Choice results w/coupon on the w eek of June 13th, reg. $325 Ask about Sinks, Tile and Color and see if you' re a winner. Travel charge may apply EASTERN COMMUN ITY REANISHING CO. NEWSPAPER The best in town COMPANY 1· 800·463· 1879 IA Her 1ld M tdl1 Com pany and the best around! :o:,COUPON EXPIRES &n &/04 L------:.J~ I Ell ail Page 28 Allston·Brighto TAB Friday, June 11. 200-l www.allstonbrightontab.com

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pold Bloom In the new movie about Ulysses, ~hich makes its American debut ,ednesday, on Bloomsday, at Boston College. JOyce s 'Ulysses,' Dubli~ all in 'Bloom' at BC - I ByEdSymkus --ir--~~~~~ r~~~---~~~~~~~ move things ai·ound, condense SENIOR STAFF WRITER things, if it would help the film. ou don 't ha~e to Because, to a certain degree, the to appreciate ci nema audience must come first. Y Joyce's epic And we were very lucky that piece "Ulysses," and yo when you have such a great have to have read "Ulys writer with such a great book, you order to enjoy the new fil adap don't really need to change that tation called "Bloom," w ich is much, you just need to try and derived from one of the k's shape it into a screenplay that wi ll . central characters, opold work for a cinema audience." Bloom. Walsh strongly believes that ' At least that's the opin on of the film works as a film, but like Boston Gollege Irish Studi s Pro the book- he's lost track of how gram director Maijorie owes many times he's read it, but it • and the film 's director Sean might be close to 50 - if you go , Walsh. It's being screene free back a second time, you'll see the Wednesday at Boston Coll ge as hidden subtext. prut of a nationwide celebration "There are pruts of the film that of Bloomsday, the day on Which I think the average viewer will Joyce's rambling intros cti ve 'iay, 'Hmm, I didn't understand study of Leopold loom that bit,' " he says. "And that's · (Stephen Rea), Molly loom fine. Especially when you get to (Angeline Ball) and teven Steven Dedalus. There are very Dedalus (Hugh O'Connor) wan few people -who can ever be his dering the streets of 1904 ublin intellectual equal. So if we don't took place. understand everything Steven ''The film has yet to ha e an Dedalus say~. well, that's the American premiere," says point. I still think you get a sense Howes, who specializes on oyce of who Steven is, and that's and Yeat~ . and edited an e ition enough." of "Dracula," by another f ous All of that is fine. But a major Irish writer, Bram Stoker. ' ey question still remains: What is the COURTESY PHOTO had the idea to premiere th film Hugh O'Connor as Stephen Dedalus in we1oom." The movie will be screened at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in Room 008 of Devlin Hall, at Boston College, significance of June 16, 1904, in on Bloo~sday, June 16, d the 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill . ~ the life of James Joyce? What is IOOth an,niversary is this yeai·. Bloomsday? They wrote to me, and I ju said brogue. "I think thal JU'>t the title the book, if you liked it, go back "'Ulysses' is set on the 16th of yes. Shol'tlY after, the offi e of is enough to tum people av... 1y "Given that 'Ulysse 'is supposedly the to the sta11. If not, throw it in the June, 1904," says Walsh. 'That is mai·keting and communic tions and think, 'Oh, rm gonna 1eed a t st I f th 2th t · th bin." the first day that himself and [his at BC called me up and said, degree in English to ee thio; fih i. grea e nove O e cen ury, given e wife I Nora Bru·nacle first went 'Gee, do you think we sho d do And I think the name Bloom is a fact that nobody's re d it - that was the And, yes... out walking. There's nothing in something for Bloomsday? And little wai·m and funn).". d th t d H I h In transplanting the book to the the book related to this, but in a l said, 'Yeah, and I'll tell y As is much of lhe film. and the para OX a rove me. OW can a nove ave screen - Joseph Snick's 1967 sense the book is dedicated to actly what it is.' " book, bolh of \\hich indude been heralded so much, if nobody's read the fi lm "Ulysses" was regularly when they first staited walking , The film, running at just nder laughter and tears. ~ \\ell .,is d t]. g?" banned and eventually flopped outtogether." two hours, is gorgeously pho biith, death, lo\e. l:ietrn)a .. e , amn ID " - Walsh has taken a number of (Editor's Note: "Bloom" will tographed, brilliantly acte - masturbation. urination, defeca- 'Bloom' direct r Sean Walsh libe11ies, beyond just the in- be screened at 7 & 9:30 p.m. in both Rea and O'Connor ca ture tion, and loh more. evitable trimming. For instance, Room 008 of Devlin Hall, at the subtleties and pent-up mo "One th ing that truck me in the famous - make that infa- . Boston College, 140 Common- tions of their characters; the rave seeing the film is what a di fficult a difficult ta-;k, mainly because jing? mous - and torrid soliloquy by wealth Ave., Chestnut Hill. At performaf)ce by Ball, wh co task it is to ti) and mai..e a film of the book it<;elf is such a challenge. '·For some unknown reason, Molly that ends the book now 5:30 p.m., there will be a recep- ' starred in 'The Commitmen ," is the immense no\el," '>ays Howes. And he\ hoping that b) seeing hen people read it, they place frames the film, pait of it at the tion hosted by the Consul Gener- Oscar-worthy, and, as H wes who believes he°'-. read the lxx k the lilm, more people will be in- t e book carefully on a table, then beginning, prut at the end, mainly al of Ireland. Following the 7 notes, "it manages to obse e a about 10 times. '"I don·t think tere. ted in trying the book. ey surround themselves with because Walsh fe lt her character p.m. screening, Ma rjorie Howes certain kind of randomnes that people should ex~t it to be an ··Joyce put an incredible d ctionarie~ and reference books. needed an immediate connection wul Boston University pmfessot • loyce wak so committed o in easy or im mediately acces~ible amount of detail into the book," d before opening the first page with the audience. Leland Monk will lead a panel terms of representing how con fi lm. It's kind of like 'Pulp Fie- he explains. "But for me, that's y roll up their sleeves in antici- "Remember, this is just an discussion. The events are free, sciousness works - how th va tion,' where you have to put !.Orne not that important. Given that this p tion of being very cai·eful and adaptation," he says. 'The book but reservations are needed. Call garies of the mind work." things together:· is supposedly the greatest novel d' igent in reading each word cor- is the book, and while you can 617-552-3778 or check the Web But why, Walsh is asked, of the 20th century, given the fact rectly. We don't do that to any certainly contrast both, I don 't site at www.bc.edu/centerslirishl film called "Bloom" inste LonghaUJ that nobod) 's read it - that was ~er book. I tell people to read it, think you can compare them. It studies/bloom.) "Ulysses"? Walsh kne"" that over the the paradox that drove me. How d if you don't like bits, read wa<> impoltant that there was a "I never wanted to c 1 it decade that he ·s been Ir) ing to get can a novel have been heralded so f t, skip unti l you see something sense of integrity with everything Ed Symkus can be reached at 'Ulysses,'" he says, in a fab lous the fi lm made. it \\;J going to be much, if nobody's read the damn y u like, and then at the end of we did. But we weren't afraid to [email protected]. •I Sevent annual Jazz in June film series is now underway · For the seventh year, John Z.Om; and acclaimed Argentine precedes the film. ,. j te'ams up with the Coolidge orner The aitist Oscar Aleman. This year's fo r programs feature legendary American June 28 - "Oscar Aleman: A Swinging Life" atre and New England Con ervatory to present the annual Jazz in J ne film se vocalist Jimmy ott; the fascinating story of "soundies," He astounded Louis Armstrong. He jammed with June 14 - "The Soundies" Django Rheinhardt. Duke Ellington tried to lure ries on Mondays at 7:30 .m.' at the This Emmy·nominated documentary hosted by music films pro uced between 1941and1947 exclusively him away from Josephine Baker's band, but Coolidge Corner Theatre, 2 0 Harvard Cab Galloway. tells the fascinating story of she wouldn't let her best musician go. The leg· St., Brookline. Admission is I 0; $8 for these music fims. produced between 1941 for visual j keboxes; avant-garde composer and end of Oscar Aleman, the acclaimed Argentine WGBH, NEC and Coolidg members, and 1947, that were made exclusively for visual saxophonist J hn Zorn; and acclaimed Argentine artist musician, dancer, film actor and eccentric has ' seniors ana kids. For more i formation, jukeboxes. This was decades before the advent largely been forgotten by history, but he was a , call 617-734-2501 visit of MTV. and tlll films are averitable time cap Oscar Aleman. seminal figure in the history of jazz guitar. Be www.coolidge.org. sule of the music of the era - big bands, hind his dazzling musical ability and his flam Each Monday night, a rhythm and blues country music. com c nov boyant personality lies a story of personal personality introduces a jaz documen elties. World War II propaganda, and even eth· tragedy and the will to carry on that took Ale fore the film. WGBH 89.Ts Davis of Jazz ability to merge hard-core punk, free jazz, film man on an incredible trajectory. In his life, he tary or performance fi lm, p eceded by nic soundies for Irish. Chinese and Russian au diences. The film includes scenes of Gallery hosts the evening. scores, blues, radical klezmer music and faced fascism, divorce, the neglect of an unap- live performances from NE musicians. Japanese noise bands has made him an avant· perfonnances tr; Nat "Kmg" Cole. Duke Elling· June "John Zorn: Bookshelf on Top of the preciative public and the guilt over the suicide • This year's four programs ature leg 21- garde cult figure. "Bookshelf on Top of the ton. Hoagy Cannichael, Gene Krupa Jimmy Shelf" of a close friend, only to return each time to endary American vocalist Ji my Scott; Dorsey, the Mills Brothers. Bill "Boiangles" Shelf" explores this mercurial musician and center stage, with his brassy personality, goofy • the fascinating story of 'soundies," Robinson. Count Basie and many others. John Zorn is one of the most p olific composers some of his collaborators including Bill sense of humor and a breathtaking musical ' m.usic films produced betwe 1941 and and saxophone players of t~e last 20 years. A Laswell, Fred Frith, Bill Frisell, Dave Douglas swing that left even his critics breathless. The Layabouts, featunng clarinetist Alec Spiegel 1 ~47 exclusively for visual 'ukeboxes; tireless artist with a dizzyin~amou nt of side and lkue Mori. man bassist Rick Mclaughlin pianist Tom projects, Zorn is just as ad pt at decomposing Performing before the film is the Geoffrey Miller ayant-garde composer and ophonist A live performance by the Daniel Rosenthal Trio snow and drummer Jason Nazary, performs be- and rearranging as he is at reating. Zorn's Trio. WGBH 89.Ts Larry Schind hosts. ~ J. I '\ ,, www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, June 11 , 2004 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 29 · BEACON HILL RoLL I CALL House overrides Romney on assisted living workers bill

Beacon Hill Roll Call records ploy,ees and include~ uffic1ent (A "Yea " rote is for the ban. A meanors. The amendment also view board in order to allow it to building that is detennined to be local representatives' votes on two s~afiuards to protect residents "Nay" 1ore is a~ainst the ban). gives the board the power to re function. unsafe in the event of a fire, to file roll calls and local senators' votes whi ensuring that they receive store the person's right to reapply Amendment opponents said the a floor plan of the building with on three roll calls from the week of n sary services. Rep. Golden - Yes for the card or license. increase to six years is unneces the local fire and police depart May 3J-June4 andfromprior ses Ove "de opponents said the new Rep. Honan - Yes Amendment upporters said that sary and goes too far. They argued ments. Supporters said if this law sions. temporary exemption \\Ould under a 1998 law, these people that it would result in important was in effect in December 1999, w~en a system designed to pro 90-DA\: GRACE PERIOD have automatically and unfairly background checks on renewal the six firefighters who perished in ASSISTED LIV1NG FACILI tect these elderly and di....Wled res FOR RENEWALS (S 2282) been denied renewals. They noted applicants being perfonned every the Worcester blaze might still be TIBS AND BACKGROUND idents. They argued that the ex The Senate, 37-0, approved an that the amendment imply allows six years instead of four. alive. CHECKS (H 4390) emption could result in ex-telons amendment gi\ing a 90-day grace a small group of people, including (A "Yea" vote is for the amend The House, 147-7, overrode Gov. being allowed to provide direct period to an individual with an ex some who were convicted of ment making licenses valid for six WORKPLACE SMOKING Romney's veto of a bill allowing care to residents until the facility pired firearm identification {FID) minor youthful indiscretions, an years and providing $50,000 for BAN (H 4690) - The House gave assisted living facilities to condi receilves the results of the CORI card or license to carry (LTC) if opportunity to reapply. They noted the review board. A "Nay" vote is final approval to bill banning tionally hire a job applicant for a chec)<. They noted that the \ague the licensing authority has not that the amendment is narrowly against the amendment). smoking ctlective July 5 in most position that involves direct care provision requiring "monitoring" acted on the pen.on 's renewal ap drawn and would till prohibit ap enclosed workplaces with one or with residents, pending the receipt of th,e conditional emplo:,.ee-. b a plication peals by offenders convictlXI of Sen. Barrios - No more employees including of of criminal offender record infor well-intentioned but inadequate Amendment supporters said thi more serious misdemeanors in Sen. Tolman - No fices, restaurants and bars. The mation (CORI) on the applicant. safe&uard. important change \\-Ould simply cluding ctrua crimes, fireann measure needs only final Senate The measure also requires the fa (A "Yea" vote is for the hill allow give re:;ponsible gun owners a crimes and do~tic abuse. ALSO UPON approval prior to going to Gov. cilities to monitor the duties of the ing the hiring ofconditimwl work grace period instead of unfairly al (A "Yea" 1•ott is for the amend Romney who has indicated that he conditional employees during the ers. A "Nay" 1•ote is agaimt the lowing their licenses to expire be ment creating rhe board). BEACON Hill would sign it into law. waiting period. bill). cau. e of a law enforcement back Current law allows nw1iing homes log m handling applications. They Sen. Barrios-Yes KINDERGARTEN EYE ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS - to conditionally hire these employ Rep. Golden - Yes noted that many gun owners have Sen. Tolman-Yes EXAMS (687)-The House gave State Auditor Joe DeNucci an ees, but does not pennit assisted Rep. Honan - Yes complained that their licenses initial approval to a Senate-ap nounced that a recent audit con living facilities to do so. ha\e expired while they are await INCREASE LICENSE TERM proved bill requiring all kinder ducted by his office indicates that Ovenide supporters said the bill STOJ> TRANSPORTATION ing a decision from authorities. FROM FO~ TO SIX YEARS garten students to present· to the the Department of Public Safety simply gives assisted living facili BOND AMENDMENTS (H (A "Yea" i-ote is for the amend (S2282) school a certificate that they have (DPS) is doing a poor job of in ties the same options afforded to 4766) ment allowing a 90-day grace pe The Senate, 25-12, approved an passed a state-approved vision specting elevators across the state. nursing homes in order to ensw-e The Bouse, 124-27, approved an riod). amendment increasing from four screeni ng test in the past year. Stu The report noted that DPS has not they have enough workers to care order prohibiting the filing of an:,. to ix years the period for which dents who fail the test are required enforced a law requiring annual for their many elderly and disabled ad.di~onal amendments to a 2 bil Sen. Barrios - Yes an RD card or LTC is valid. The to provide proof that they had a inspections of all elevators and residents. They argued that many lion thmsportation bond bill. Sup Sen. Tolman - Yes amendment also provides $50,000 comprehensive eye exam by an does not conduct timely reinspec assisted living facilities are cur port~p; of the ban said that legi)la in funding for a newly-created re ophthalmologist or optometrist tions of elevators that have been rently unable to hire adequate staff tors ~~ve had many hour-. to file CREATE FIREARM LI view board to hear cases of per and must provide the diagnosis, shut down because they are unsafe to care for their residents because amentlments and argued that it is CENSIJ"llG REVIEW BOARD sons who have been denied a card treatment, prognosis and evidence or are under repair. It also charg~ applicants are not willing to wait timet finish debate on more than (52282) or license becaUse they were con of any necessary follow-up treat that the state is not imposing an'! for the results of the CORI check 160 mendments and complete The Senate, 37-0, approved an victed of certaip misdemeanors. ment. collecting lines for violations ~ and often choose to take a job else actio on this important mea..,ure. amendment creating a seven Amendment supporters said the the elevator laws. DeNucci said where. They said the bill is a rea Opponents of the ban said it i!-. un member Fireann Licen ing Re increased period is reasonable and UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS that the state's elevator inspection sonable compromise that allows fair and undemocratic to arbitrari vie...., Board to hear cases of per would help compensate for a 2002 BUILDINGS (H 972) - The program is ineffective and has the state Office of Elder Affairs to ly barl further amendment!> and ar '-OOS ,., ho have been denied an hike from $25 to $100 in fireann House gave initial approval to a compromised the public's safety. develop specific regulations for the gued that the ban erode.<, the po-... er RD card or LTC because they licensing fees. They also noted bill requiring an owner of an un Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at monitoring of the conditional em- and input of individual member.-.. were convicted of certain misde- that it is important to fund the re- used, uninhabited or abandoned beaconhil/@aol.co111.

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•I Do you want health members, representing wteran~ from World War II, Korea Viet insurance to cover nam, t>anama, Gulf War and the hearing aids? recent tontlicts in Afghan1-.tan and Do you or someone you know Iraq. Everyone in attendance have a hearing loss? Are you frus shared infonnation about their trated with your hearing loss? Do military service and commmoo you need hearing aids? Can you themselves to supporting fello\\ I afford them? Do you wonder why vetera.11 John Kerry. hearing aids are not covered by Commenting- on the Steering health insurance? Are you initated Com111ittee, Doug Clifford. coor with spending so much money on dinator of Ma<>sachusetts Veteran!-. hearing aids? for Kerry, said, "VeterJJls for For people with a hearing loss, Kerry{ad a significant impact n these are the questions and con helpin John Kerry secure the De cerns that run through our minds. mocra c nomination an, especially in the financial pull together so many people for a aspect. Hearing aids are expensive kick-off meeting is a testament to and very few health insurance dedicatjon and hard work that companies provide adequate cov John Kerry has done on behalf of erage. his fellow veterans for O\er 30 The Hearing Aid Bill Commit years." tee is currently working on a bill to Throughout the country. Veter ease the minds of those of us with ans fo~ Kerry are spreading the a hearing loss. We hope to get word a~ut Kerry's plan to launch ALL health insurance companies manda~ funding for the VA and in the commonwealth to provide elimin e the disabled veterans tax sufficient coverage of hearing aid - vet s are making vet-tO-\et Governor Mitt Romney signing a bill called Taylor's Law with State Rep. Kevin G. Honan. Taylor's Law would allow patients or their costs. Your help is needed. Now is calls, organizing veteran~· cara famllles to make a victim Impact statement at hearings before the Board of Registration In Medicine. Also shown are Catherine and your chance to speak up and be vans aJ1d launching Web site to John McConnack, parents of Taylor whom the blll ls named after. Taylor died when she was 13 months old after emergency surgery , I heard ! There are two ways that spread the word about Kerl)\ was delayed. you can help: I) by sending us plan to demand mandatol) fund ing for the VA and eliminate the your personal stolies of your expe mil~ of major roadway will be Representatives from the ad Capuano also raised concerns Moscow, Paris, Tokyo and mo~ 1 disabled veterans tax. riences and struggles in obtaining clo:.ed in the city of Bo ton, a ve ministration, the Boston host com because Massport's plan will recently in Madrid, we cannot'1 a hearing aid, 2) by sending a letter Vetertms interested in joining or hicle-free zone around the Fleet mittee, other appropriate city de only go into effect when the aver continue to ignore the potential• : finding out more about the Massa to your representatives urging Center will be imposed and park partments and other interested age delay reaches 15 minutes for a similar attack here in the" chusettS Veterans for Kerry Steer them to support Senate bill 836. ing ban -...ill extend throughout parties will be invited. over a period of three hours. United States," said Lynch, ai1 Only with your real life stories can ing Corpmittee should sign-up at the Back Bay. "When the average delay re member of the House Subcoffi-"1 www.johnkerry.com/communi we make this bill a success. Real ln addition, road.1, scheduled to Capuano blasts quired to trigger peak period pric mittee on National Security, In .... stories tum a 2-dimensional bill ties/veterans. be closed include Interstate 93 ing - 15 minutes - is coupled temational Relations and Emerg.C into a 3-dimensional reality. It lets from Route 128 in Woburn to Massport's demand with the necessity of occurring ing Threats. "It is time to take•• those that don't understand hear Capuano holding Route 128 in Braintree, portions of manageme~t plan over a span of three hours, I ques prudent and reasonable steps t~J ing loss know just how great the Route l southbound, the Tobin tion whether Massport is setting ward preventing such attack&t offic~ hour June 22 Congres man Mike Capuano, need is for health insurance cover Bridge c;outhbound., the Sumner up a program intentionally de from occurring and also limit the-, D-8th, sent the Federal Aviation age. We need your help. A representative of 8th District Tunnel Storrow Drive eastbound signed to never be triggered," extent of damage that such at .... Administration a letter criticizing , Please send your letters to your Congre~sman Mike Capuano will from Western Avenue to Leverett wrote Capuano. tacks might cause. If we want t4> Massport's proposed Demand representative and/or the Hearing hold an pffice hour from I 0:30 to Circle, Memorial Drive from the Capuano called on the FAA to make a real difference on rail se Management Program for Aid Bill Committee, 215 Brighton 11 :30 a.rn. on Tuesday, June 22. at BU Bridge to the Longfellow reject Massport's Demand Man curity, our local and regional tran:.i' Ave.,Allston,MA02134byJuly I the Vero,nica Smith Senior Center, Bridge, portions of the McGrath Boston's Logai) Airport and agement Plan and require the sit authorities need infonnationj and include your name and ad 20 Chestnut Hill Ave. Constituent!) O'Brien Highway and lane restric asked the FAA to inform Mass agency to submit a more mean coordination and most of all re dress. If you are interested in join are encouraged to stop b} ....,;th tions on the Massachusetts Turn port that no federal money can be ingful proposal. sources. This bill will authorizei ing this committee please contact questioniS or concerns. pike from the All ton-Brighton used on its proposed runway until "This proposal is weak and will $4.5 billion over five years to im our chainnan, Paul Gambina, at ''If you have an issue you would toll into Boston. a workable Demand Manage do little to impact delays at Logan. prove rail security nationwide. 508-947-5402 VITTY, ore-mail at like to discuss, please feel free to Moreover, North Station com ment Plan i in place. Massport should recognize this Those federal dollars will go di [email protected]. stop by ~ur office hours. If you are muter rail service and the North "It is clear that this plan does reality and submit to the FAA a rectly to training and prepare& unable to speak with my repre~n Station stop for the Orange and not represent a good-faith effort plan that has some chance of actu ness, communications equip tative in Allston-Brighton, please by Massport to ir;nplement either Localvetsinvttedto Green lin~ are scheduled to be ally working," said Capuano. ment, tunnel and perimeter contact our office at 617-621- closed. the Federal Aviation Administra protection systems, surveillance)' ioin Kerry campaign 6208. We look forward to hearing tion's Record of Decision regard ''These scheduled closures and Lynch introduces rail . equipment and public awareties~' The John Kerry for President about the issues that are important other secunt)' measures will im ing proposed runway 14/32 or the campaigns. Our local transit au~ ' ' Campaign is pleased to announce to you," Said Capuano. pose a hardship on those who live decision rendered by Suffolk Su security legislation thorities can't be expected to se!' the fonnation of the Massachu and work m the cit)', and it is es perior Court Jud~e Margot Bots U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D- cure their railways on their own."') setts Veterans for Kerry Steering Arroyo files order to sential that the city, tate and feder ford on November 18, 2003," Ca 9th, recently unveiled the Rail Lynch added, "Five times aS" 1 Committee. The committee will discuss Convention al goverrutlt!nts fully inform the puano wrote. Transit Safety and Security Act of many passengers travel by rail al play a key role in reaching out to public about planned clo ures and Massport's plan calls for a 2004, legislation that would over travel by airplane, and yet we'v~' New England veterans during the street closures other actions that may cause sig $150 surcharge on planes choos haul training for rail workers; ex spent JOO times more on aviatiort" Democratic National Convention City Councilor At-large Felix nificant mconvenience and hard ing to fly during peak travel pand safety and communications security than we have on rail secu-'"' and straight through to the general D. Arroyo filed a notice for hear ship during the Convention," said times, a fee that i,s too low to be systems; and improve emergency rity since Sept. 11. It's time to ad election. The committee's mission ing calling for the City Council to Arroyo. effective. preparedness of America's rail dress the vulnerabilities of Ameri~~ is to secure their public support for hold a hearing to discuss the pro "It is my hope that the appropri ''No objective person could networks and personnel. The leg ca's railways. The bombings in·: ate B~ton City Council Commit honestly believe that the pro islation incorporates the findings Madrid on March 11 were a wake~;' John Kerry's quest to win the pres posed stt-eet closings during the 'I idency and fulfill America's oblig Democratic National Convention. tee hold a hearing to explain the posed $150 fee is Mequate. Ifone of the Northeast Rail Security up call; now we need to act." · ations to its veterans and their fam City councilors Maura A. Henni ste~ that ha\e and are being taken conservatively assumes that an Summit, which took place April ilies. gan, Chuck Turner and Stephen J. to ensure that these planned clo average commercial flight hosts 30 in Boston and was hosted by (Note: Items appearing in Po-~ ' At a kickoff meeting at the Mw-phy signed as co-sponsors. ~ and other planned actions I00 passengers, each paying an Lynch. litical Notebook are submitted bj' 1 Massachusetts Campaign Head Reportedly, during the four during the Convention are as non average of $200, that $150 fee "Given the hard evidence area politicia11s and others. The quarters in Boston, the committee nights of the Convention and from di ruptive as pos ib e," said Ar seems inconsequential," wrote around the world of devastating TAB reserves the right to edit aI1 welcomed over 120 inaugural 4 p.m. to midnight, nearly 40 royo. Capuano. attacks on major rail systems in items.) Page 30 . Allston-Brighton TAB www.allstonbrightontab.com

• ...... r Errors derail A-B baseball tourney ride • J ; I By Brad Perriello "He was playing with a lot of emotion," RBI single. In the fifth, Brighton gave up · • CMRESPONDENT I Mahoney said, adding that Baez settled down three runs on an error, a single and a sacrifice ,. •· ln \.\ha1 proved to be its final outing of the for the later innings. Joe Leone, head coach of 4-3 groundout. .,, , SLason. lhe Brighton High School varsity I 3th-seeded Concord-Carlisle, said pait of his Looking fo rward to 2005, Mahoney called b

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