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Michael Norton and Nicole Evangilista of St. Anthony's School in Brighton present Globe Santa with a check for $300 collected by students during Ad vent. Taking part in the ceremony were Ronald Laasanen, Charles Hanf, Jen nifer Mancini, Michael Callaghan, Brian McWhinnie and Deborah Dwyer.
A PAID CIRCULATION NEWSPAPER VOL. 101, No. 1 PUBLISHED WEEKLY IN ALLSTON-BfllGHTON SINCE 1884 FRIDAY JANUARY 3, 1986 35 CENTS Innovative theatre Going relocates nowhere to Allston Deadlock results in By Tom LeCompte bus driver"walk-out A balloon, a set of bongo drums, a toy soldier, a styrofoam head, a sea shell, a hammer, a brick, a blanket, a Nearly 26,000 of Boston's 57,000 public school set of copper bowls, some candles, a students had to find another way to get to school tumbling mat-such are the tools that this week. The reason: a deadlock in contract negoti the performers at the Double Edge ations between school bus company officials, the Theatre in Allston use to hone their school department and union leadership which skills. ' resulted in the first school bus driver strike in the Now in its fourth season, the Double city in five years. Edge is one of a handful of alternative Some 600 drivers took to the picket lines Thurs theatre companies in the Boston area day after talks broke down Monday. School depart devoted to bringing the new and the un ment negotiators refused to return to the bargaining usual to the stage. Over the past three ~(lble unless the union rescinded its demands that years, the theatr~ has presented six -'a pension fund for d.-ivers be established, that a productions, clo~~ a number of ., _ · ute midday i::afety check be added aad that workshops, which.--nave gained it a ·medical coverage for drivers be increaJfro m 70 reputation as one of the most striking to 100 percent. ly innovative companies anywhere. Schools Superintendent Dr. Laval Wilson claimed As of last August, the theatre moved the three issues would add $1.7 million to the $14 into its first permanent home at the million contracts the city has with two bus compa Church of Saints Luke and Margaret in nies, Transcom Inc. of Roxbury and National School Allston. Later this month, the theatre Bus Service of Buffalo, N: Y. Meanwhile, union offi will hold its first production inside its cials claimed the school department and the bus new space, "The Chekhov Project: companies were attempting to renege on 13 benefits Work on 'Three Sisters,"' to be led by granted to them in their previous contract. guest director Jacques Chwat. Talks had been going on since last summer when Chwat, a leader among tne theatre the school committee first opened bids for new vanguard, says the production will be transportation contracts. Prior to this, the bus unlike any other presentation of the drivers, members of the United Steelworkers of play, although he is not sure exactly America Local 8751, had negotiated without a strike · a four-year contract with ARA Transporation Com h~;"m not directing a production of Jacques Chwat will guest direct the first production at Allston's pany of Philadelphia. continued on page 8 Double Edge Theatre. In granting the new contracts, the school commit tee got the companies to agree to hire all the previ ous drivers and uphold the financial portion of the ARA contract-in essence fixing the amount paid i~-B in '85: Looking Back to drivers. In addition, the companies agreed to im pose five contract reforms, or "work rules,", The start of a ne"". year is usually a time for designed to improve service. people to assess themselves: their hopes for the In September, drivers called off negotiations af months ahead and the ways in which they might ter the school department dismissed 14 drivers who improve their lives. It is also a time to reflect on had criminal records. An eleventh-hour agreement the events of the past year and the way people was reached just hours before a scheduled walk-out lived from day-to-day. There were several signifi October 15. The school department agreed to give cant events that occurred in Allston-Brighton dur the drivers the option to take their criminal r .JCOrds ing 1985, and this week, the Item looks at some before a judge, to seek another job in the system that had an impact on its residents. or to take a cash settlement amounting to $8,500. At this point, all parties-the school department, McLaughlin tenure extended, questions raised the bus companies and the union-seemed optimis District 9 City Councilor Brian McLaughlin won tic that the signing of a contract was not far away. a second term of office in November by an 800-vote Publicly, union officials said at the time that all margin over his opponent, Richard Izzo. It was a they wanted was justice for their discharged drivers campaign fraught with accusations and charges, and for the companies to adhere to the ARA most notably, from Boston University, whose stu contract. dent newspaper accused McLaughlin of not car ''We felt it was just a matter of time before it was ing about his student constituency and urged settled,'' recalls Michael Kennedy, general manager students not to vote for him. The university ad of National School Bus Service. "We were offering ministration agreed, and authorized the pho a contract that was nearly identical to the ARA tocopying and distribution of the editorials on contract.'' campus. And, adds school spokesman Ian Forman_of the Then, less than two weeks after the election, U.S. union's position, "At the time, they said they had A scene from the Allston-Brighton Parade held Attorney William Weld's·office said McLaughlin no further economic demands.'' earlier this year. continued on page 7 continued on page 9 PAGE2 THE ITEM January 3, 1986
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It is one of dollar bills. The suspect fled in an Warren is accused of striking a male the ways I am able to express my feelings about our unknown direction. He was described victim in the face with a beer mug in wonderful life together. as about 30 years old, 5'6" tall, weigh "Molly's" on Brighton Avenue. Ase ing 180 pounds with a beard and cond victim suffered lacerations as the mustache, wearing dark pants, a multi· result of a fight that ensued. Warren WE BUY colored ski jacket and white sneakers. and the two victims were treated at St. DIAMONDS Elizabeth's Hospital. Other Crimes •JEWELRY D A 30-year-old Malden woman was •GOLD SHARON MEMORIAL PARK Police arrested David Burns, 20, of New England's Leading Jewish Cemetery robbed of $17 on the comer of Bright Glenco Street, Brighton, on Christmas •SILVER on A venue and Cambridge Street on PRE-NEED PLANNING AVAILABLE Eve and charged him with willful and •COINS P.O . BOX 276, DEDHAM ST. Christmas Eve. The victim told police malicious destruction of property. SHARON, MA 02067 • 828·7216 a black male came up behind her, stuck HIGH PRICES PAID Police said they received a call about a something in her side and demanded man breaking glass at a building on her pocketbook, threatening to kill her The JEWELRY Commonwealth A venue. Burns was al ------~D For Your FREE Fam.Jly Records And Planning Booklet, I if she didn't give it to him. The suspect CENTER I Mall This Coupon Now. A·B 7 I legedly spotted running from the scene was described as in his late 20's, 6'2" and was caught by police and brought 282 HARVARD ST. I Name I tall, with a medium build, wearing a back to the building, where he was iden· brown hat and jacket. At Coolidge Comer I Telephone # I tified by witnesses. While he was being D booked at the Area D Police Station, Brookline I Address I 734-9329 A Brighton woman had her purse marijuana cigarettes were allegedly containing $40 snatched from her arm found on Bums's possession. ~~-----~~---~----J on Western Avenue on Christmas Eve D by an unidentified male. According to police, the woman was grabbed from Police arrested Willian Dandridge, behind and the suspect took the money 29, of Otisfield Street, Roxbury; Billy from the purse and then dropped it·in Jones, 22, of Woodbine Street, Roxbu an alley. ry; and Fritz L. Jean, 44, of Colonial Avenue, Dorchester, last Thursday D night and charged them with larceny in A 51-year-old Brighton man was a biµIding. Officers allege Dandridge Che robbed of $80 by tfwo unidentified white and ·Jones carrie\i a large cardboard males while wai}&ng on Parsons Street box containit\; ~eral bottles of liquor withoutttbig ci-ryff chalges late last Thursday night. The victim from the rear of a building on Antwerp told police the suspects knocked him to Street. Police said none of the three the ground and said they had a gun, could give an account of the liquor and Ever wonder why you're paying $4, $5 or even $6 though none was ever shown. further investigation revealed that dollars each month for your "big city" Boston bank to Jean was an employee of a catering maintain your checking account. Or, why you're D company on Antwerp Street and the charged 30 cents each time you make a deposit or A 22-year-old Brighton woman was others were former employees. write a check. Most "big city" banks even expect you to assaulted in the front of her apartment keep a balance of $1.000 or as much as $2,500 in your Sunday about 1:30 a.m. The victim said Community Service Officer's Report checkbook. the suspect pushed in her front door and repeatedly kicked her. in the face. 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Mayor Flynn presents a check for $1,200 to James F. Dekas, president of the Knights of Columbus Brighton Council 121 's Building Association Inc., to assist the K of C in the purchases of two "Boston benches" that were recently installed in front of their facility at 323 Washington Street in Bright on Center. Funding for the grant came from the Phillips Street Fund, estab lished by Jonathan Phillips' will in 1861 for the beautification of the streets • a cooperative bank and ways of Boston. A similar grant was recently expended to pay for pur Main Office: Brighton 414 Washingtpn Street 782-5570 .chase of twenty maple trees which were installed along Langley Road in the · Oak Square neighborhood. With Mayor Flynn is Michael F. Harrington, ex- Branch Office: Allston 15 7 Brighton Avenue 782-55 70 ecutive secretary for Trust Funds, City of Boston. With Dekas is his wife Branch Office: Jamaica Plain 675 Centre Street 524-4666 Eleanor . .. ., PAGE10 THE ITEM ON
An Invitation from Young Artists Mrs. Sokha Locke's third grade class at the Hamilton School will have a display of drawings on the school's bulletin boards after Thanksgiving. Stop by and see young imagination on paper. Contra Dance Join caller Jacob Bloom and musicians Matt Fichtenbaum and Tony Saletan on. the second Satur· day of each month at the Church of Our Saviour, Carlton and Monmouth Sts., Brookline. Begins at 8 pm; $3.50 admission, beginners and singles wel· come. For more info call 782-2126. Square Dancing in the Center . The public is cordially invited to square dancing lessons every Tues. at 7:30 pm at the Brighton Evangelical Congregational Church banquet hall, side door, 404 Washington St. Caller is Charlie Diehl of Watertown. $2.50 per person. CLASSES I I Boston residen.t Lynn Donovan performs during a recent ice skating exhibition at the Royal Sonesta Adults: Learn to Read Hotel in Cambridge. The Sonesta is offering the skating exhibitions through February as part of its ''Win Collaborations for Literacy is recruiting adults terfest 85" celebration. For more information, call 491-3600 or 492-7281. who would like to improve their reading skills by ing applications for the spring semester beginning regarding the many aid forms. Area parents are in reading to and with children ages 4-11. Adults will Jan. 21. The College offers associate degrees in bus· vited to attend. For further information call the be tutored on a one-to-one basis by Boston Univer· iness, fashion and design, office technologies, com· guidance office at 783-4.747. sity students. Open to native English speakers over puter design, and a variety of certificate programs. 16 years of age who are out of school. Tutoring is Call 262-9350 x239 for further info or drop by the Bosline Council free and runs through May. Collaborators include office at 921 Boylston St., near the Prudential the Jackson/Mann Community School, the Bright Building. Advocate for children by joining the Bos-Line on Branch of the Boston Public Library, Literacy Council for children. Committees are involved in Volunteers of Massachusetts and the Area Planning foster care, substance abuse, legislation and more. Action Council. For more information, call Nancy Meetings are open to all citizens who live or work Englander at 353-4667. in Allston-Brighton. Call 738-4518 for details. Newbury College Spring Semester Food Stamp Vouchers Redeemed The Boston campus of Newbury College is accept· Cleveland Circle-Reservoir Association As part of a continuing commitment to offer com munity services, "that friendly drugstore on the If you're interested in improving the quality of comer," Bailey's Drug Store, 175 Harvard Ave in life in your neighborhood, join the now-forming Allston is redeeming food stamp vouchers. They Cleveland Circle-Reservoir Neighborhood Associa· may be redeemed Mon.-Sat. from 9:30 am-6 pm. LINCOLN TOWN tion. For more information, call Joe or Nancy, CARS 738-6352 or Larry, 782-0885. New and Used Books The Brighton Evangelical Congregational Church CONTINENTALS West End House News announces the opening of "The Book Shelf," a store OR MARK The West End House is located at 105 Allston St., of new and used books including religious, hard Allston. Call 782-6041 for further information. covers, pocket books, used records and religious ar VII' Girls' Day: Mondays 6·7 pm. Dancing, kickball ticles. Open Mon.· Fri., 9:30 am-5 pm and Sat. from and gym games. Membership fees range from 9:30 am-1 pm. Donations of books are welcome. The $2-$10 depending on age. Call 787-4044 for more Book Shelf is located in the office building next to $39.95 info. the Church, 410 Washington St. in Brighton Center. Swim Team: practices Mon.-Thurs., 4-5 pm. Boys and girls age 8-16 are invited regardless of skill. New Public Schools Office 24hour District A of the Boston Public Schools has Dial-A-Ministry Thru Meditation opened a Satellite Office in Brighton for the con· venience of Allston/Brighton residents. The Satel rental The Office of .Evangelism of Boston University lite Office is located at the Edison Middle School, School of Theology now offers "Dial-A-Ministry· 60 Glenmont Road, Brighton. Office hours are 9 CLARK & WHITE LEASE Through-Meditation,'' a different 3-5 minute tape am-1 pm on days that schools are in session. Satel· recorded uplifting meditation will be played daily, lite office: 783-1195; Main office: 522-7100. 24-hours a day. Dial 353-2456 and share the medi· 777 WASHINGTON ST. ') tation for today. NEWTON 254-7400 NAACP The Boston branch NAACP is offering legal ad Community United Methodist Church vice free of charge, on Tuesdays and Thursdays 519 Washington St, Brighton. Sunday school for from 6-8 pm. There will be two attorneys present all ages, 9:30 am; Fellowship Break, 10:30-11; Wor· on these evenings to consult with about your legal ship Service, 11-noon. Contact Rev. Steven Griffith problems. The office is located at 451 Mass Ave. 8 at 787-1868 for info. Dial 267-105.8 for info. Hill Memorial Baptist Church Boston Food Coop 0.!£!MYA Sunday hours at the Church, at 279 North Har Take home more than food-like nutritional infor 373 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02146 vard St., Allston, are: Sunday School, 9:30 am; Wor mation, a new friend or business connection, a piece 731-8879 Mon.-Frl., 9-9 Sat. 9-6 ship Service, 10:45; fellowship hour with coffee, juice of vintage clothing or simply the good feeling that and snacks, noon. Special choral arrangements ev comes from being part of a cooperative. Located at ery Sunday. Contact Paul Traverse, 782-4524 for in 449 Cambridge Street, Allston, the Boston Food formation. Coop is a not-for-profit, consumer-owned food store. Call 787-1416. Gifts for the Blind The Mass. Association for the Blind has compiled Aid for the Blind a list of gift-giving suggestions which includes Mass. Assoc. for the Blind is looking for volun books-on-tape and in braille, large print calendars, teers to assist several blind persons living in the braille watches and more. For a copy call 738-5110 Chestnut Hill-Brookline area. Readers and shoppers or write Holiday Promotion, Mass Assoc for the are both urgently needed. Please share your sight Blind, 200 Ivy St., Brookline 02146. Please specify and a few hours each week. Call Donna at 738-5110. if you would like the list in braille or large print. Cambodian Partners Campaign Financing for College The One with One Program campaign brings SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER: The Guidance department of Mt. St. Joseph together 600 Cambodians with Americans to be 8 visits for $29-"-with ad Academy of Brighton has planned a "Financing a mentored, counseled and tutored in English. To (regular: 6 for $29) · Gift Certificates College Education Workshop" for 7 pm Jan. 7. The learn more about the program and how to train to purpose of the workshop is to explain the financial be a partner, call 254-1691 or write One with One MasterCard & VISA Available aid application process and to answer any questions at P.O. Box 404, Brighton 02135. THE ITEM PAGE 11
The Allston-Brighton Housing Alliance is avail Join other seniors for the upcoming trip to sun able to answer questions about tenants rights, the ny Florida, Feb. 15-March 1, $499. city's new condominium conversion law, and other issues of concern people might have. For assistance, contact the ABRA at 25'4-3555. Gamblers Anonymous Meets HEALTH Gamblers Anonymous is a group that helps com Hypertension Screening pulsive gamblers to quit. The group meets Thurs Volunteer nurses are needed to help provide days at 8:30 pm at the Christian Community Church hypertension screening and education as part of an in Allston. Call 739-7322. ongoing program in the Boston area. To help the American Red Cross screen and educate members Support for New Moms of your community call 262-1234 or contact your lo COPE runs a new mother support group in cal Red Cross chapter. Brighton. Call 357-5588 for more information. Living with Chronic Illness High School Equivalency Exam The Brighton Allston Mental Health Clinic offers In cooperation with the Massachusetts Depart a support group for people ages 20-45 with chronic ment of Education/Bureau of Adult Services, the physical illness. Examples include arthritis, dia Jackson/Mann Community School will be offering betes, hypertension, mulitiple sclerosis, etc. The the High School equivalency diploma exam on Jan. group will explore the impact of illness on daily life. Edwin G. Leever will give a lecture entitled "Chris 13, 14, and 14 from 6-10 pm. The examination con Starting in early Jan. Please call Dana Snyder at tian Science Overcomes Conspiracies Against sists of f!ve multiple choice tests covering writing 787-1901 for more info. Ourselves" on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. in the skills, social studies, science, reading skills, and First Church of Christ, Scientist, Massachusetts math. Applicants must be residents of Mas At Saint Elizabeth's Avenue near Huntington. sachusetts for at least 6 months prior to applica The St. E. 's Hospital Blood Donor program is in tion, must be 16 or older, and may not be currently need of donations to meet current needs. The Blood Hospice Community Services enrolled in a public or private school. There is a $20 Donor Room in the Mother Mary Rose Clinic, Volunteers are needed to work with home-bound testing fee; registration deadline is Jan. 3. For more Washington St., is open Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm and Brookline, All~t.on and Brighton residents who are information or to register, call Barbara Palkey at til 8 pm on Wed.-Thurs. Call 789-2624 for an ap in the last pl:.ase of an incurable disease. After a 783-2770. pointment or walk in. 20-hour cours ':!, volunteers can work with patients Registration for the winter session of health and and their farr illes or in the Hospice Community fitness instruction begins this week. This season St. office. Call N.s. Osborne at 566-1507. E's is offering courses in stress management, exer I .SENIORS cise/jazz dance, CPR, natural family planning, and Help Ma~ch-Up I sensible weight loss. For information or to register, Volunteers are urgently needed in the Allston Home Health Program call Community Health Services at 789-2430. Brighton area to assist elderly and handicapped peo The Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center St. E's offers a new walk-in health service, Quali ple. Match-Up, the Interfaith Volunteer Exchange, offers a Home Health Program which provides com ty Care Plus, located on the 2nd floor of the Mother is seeking volunteers to provide personal assistance prehensive primary health care for the elderly, Mary Rose Building, adjacent to the Emergency to elders and handicapped persons, including friend· homebound members of your family. The Program Treatment Center. The Center is open 8:30 am-8:30 ly visits, shopping, errands and light household is coordinated by a nurse practitioner and a physi pm Mon.-Fri., lOam-6 pm weekends and holidays. tasks. Call Janet Seckel, Boston Aging Concerns, cian, along with a team of social workers, physical No appointment is necessary. Call 789-2601 for info. 266-2257. therapists and home health aides. Services are avail able 7 days a week from 8 am-9 pm. To arrange for Saturday Ski Trips Play_groups for Kids, Discussion for a visit, call 783-5108. The Jackson/Mann Community School will spon Motliers · · . · , · · · sor trips to Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, Pico A group of married mothers of infants, toddlers Seclo~ Activities at the Jackson-Mann Peak, The Berkshires and 50 other major ski areas and pre-schoolers meet with a child development Community School beginning in December. Run in conjunction with specialist while their children attend supervised Join the School at 500 Cambridge St., Allston, for Youth Enrichment Services. For ages 12-17. The playgroups. Topics of discussion include sleep Senior Crafts, Senior Ceramics and the 60-plus Club. $12 fee includes ski poles, skis, bindings, boots, problems, preparation for nursery school, how For further information call 783-2770. transportation and a Youth Enrichment ski instruc mothers' lives have changed since becoming par· All seniors are welcome to come for lunch from tor. Lunches not provided. Typical day runs from ents. Call the Brighton-Allston Mental Health noon-1 pm, Monday through Friday. Meet new 6 am-9 pm. For more info, call Gary Brainard, Center at 787-1901. friends over good food. 783-5712, after 3:15 pm. OBITUARIES
BRADY, Ruth E. - of Allston, passed away on Dec. al Home and St. Columbkille's Church, both in SHEEHAN, Mary F. (Meagher) - of Brighton, died 28. She is survived by her brother, Thomas Brady, Brighton. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery on Dec. 26. She leaves behind her children: Francis, a sister, Mildred Foley, and several nieces and in Waltham. of Worcester; Elizabeth Devaney, of Peabody; nephews. Mass was held at St. Gabriel's Monastery Peter, of Brighton; and Paul, of Webster. She is also Church in Brighton, and burial will be at St. John's survived by two brothers, George Meaagher, of Sau Cemetery in Worcester. HORVITZ, Mildred (Lunchick) formerly of gus and V. Joseph Meagher, of CA, and seven Brighton, passed away on Dec .. 29. She was the wife grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by of the late Israel M. Horvitz, and the mother of Ar the MacNamara Funeral Home and St. Columb BUCKLEY, Michael - of Bedford, NH, formerly nold A., of Billerica and Manuel of Chestnut Hill. kille' s Church, both in Brighton. Burial was at the of Brighton, died recently at the age of 34. Mr. She also leaves behind a sister, Sarah Levine, and Holyhood Cemetery. Buckley, the owner of the Salzburg Cafe and Deli 4 grandchildren. All arrangements were handled by restaurant, was the victim of an automobile acci the Levine Chapel, Brookline, and were private. dent. He is survived by his mother, Mary Buckley of Hingham; his wife, Paula(Miller) and daughters, Fawn Erin and Summer Lyn, all of Bedford; his brother, Brian; his sisters, Maureen, Mary and JACOBSON, Jacob - of Brighton. He leaves be COUPLES CAN HELP Frances Buckley and Karen Gelineau. hind his wife of 58 years, Rachel; two sons, Stan Arrangements were made by the Phaneuf & ley, of Newton, and Irwin, of CA; a daughter, EACH OTHER Letendre Funeral Home in Manchester, NH, and St. Shirley Smith, of FL. Mr. Jacobson is also survived One way husbands and wives can help each Elizabeth's Seton Church, in Bedford, NH. Inter by 5 grandchildren. Services were arranged by the other is through funeral pre-planning. This ment will be at the Bedford Cemetery. Levine Chapel, Brookline. Donations may be made in Mr. Jacobson's memory to the Jewish National assures that their wishes are known. Pre Fund, of Brookline. financing through the NEW ENGLAND GOODFADER, Harry - of Brighton, passed away FUNERAL TRUST guarantees there will be on Dec. 28. He leaves behind his children: Sal Gold funds to help carry out those wishes. Money set berg, of Sharon; Edward Goodfader, of Newton; LINDER, Bertha (Drooker)- of Brighton. She is aside in a funeral trust grows with time and is Robert Goodfader, of CA; and Charlotte Fraser of survived by three sons: Harvey, of Newton; Paul, protected against inflation. That's the practical Needham. He is also survived by two brothers, of Watertown; and Gary, of Chicago. She also leaves way of doing things. For details on funeral pre Joseph and William Goodfader, both of Revere, and behind a brother, Milton Drooker, and sister-in-law, a sist.er, Frieda Ramer, of Brookline. Arrangements Anna, of Waltham, and a grandson, Jacob Benja planning and pre-financing please contact us for were made by the Levine Chapel. Donations in Mr. min. Funeral arrangements were made by the Le · our free brochure No Greater Kindness For Goodfader' s memory may be made to Temple B 'Nai vine Chapel, Brookline. Donations in remembrance Those You Love. Moshe, Brighton. of Mrs. Linder may be made to the Maimonides School or the New England Hebrew Academy. SULLIVAN HAYES, Mabel (Noonan, Redmond) - of Bright FUNERAL SERVICE on, died on Dec. 28. She leaves behind two children, RUBBICCO, Joseph W. - of Brighton, died on Dec. Warren and Richard Sulliviln Mrs. Claire P. Corbett of Allston and James. R. 35 HENSHAW ST. 24. He leaves behind his wife, Elizabeth (O'Donnell) BRIGHTON, MA Hayes of N. Attleboro. She is also survived by nine and his son, Joseph, both of Brighton. Arrange (617) 782-2100 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Arrange ments were made by the J. Warren Sullivan Funer I 935·Fifty Yea.rs of Service-1985 ments were made by the J. Warren Sullivan Funer- al Home. January 3, 1986
HAYDEN GALLERY - , Weisner Broadway, Camb. 868-7206. W-Su porary . post-modernist Camb. Class will meet from 3-4:30 Bldg., 20 Ames St, MIT, 253-4400. 12-8. photographers. pm starting Jan 9. Fathers are M-F 10-4; Sa-Su 1-5. Thru Feb 2: MORGAN GALLERY - 222 New JUDI ROTENBERG GAUERY - welcome, too. For information or "Nude, Naked, Stripped," a collec bury. Tu-Sa 10-6. Andy Warhol 130 Newbury, 437-1518. T-Sa registration call 864-9343. tion of paintings and photographs lithographs, pin-relief by Ward 10-5:30. Florals and scenics In CONTROL STRESS - Beth Israel exploring varying attitudes toward Fleming, acrylics, bronze, plexi acrytic and watercolor by Judi Hospital has designed the Mind the unclothed human body. glass, more. Rotenberg. Continuing exhibit of Body Group Program to help those KAJI ASO STUDIO - 40 St MUSEUM SCHOOL GALLERY - original antique French posters. who suffer from headaches, diges Stephen St. 247-1 719. " Once in a 230 The Fenway, 267-9300 x519. THOMAS SEGAL GAUERY - 73 tive disorders, premenstrual colors and drawings by Harvey Lifetime - Comet." Thru Jan 5: 26 countries represent Newbury, 266-3500. Tu-5a 10-5:30 syndrome or any other physical Dodd. KIKU SUI GALLERY - 101 ed in an exhibition of works by the or by appt. Thru Jan 8: new works illness due to stress. The next IRENE G. & PHILLIP F. FANEUIL Charles St, 227-4288. Daily 11-7. Museum School's international by Ralph Hamilton and recent program begins Jan 20. For info GALLERY - at Mass General Thru Jan 31 : Japanese woodblock students. , pastels by Wolf Kahn. call 735-2329. Art Hospital's Wang Ambulatory Care prints by Tsukoika Yoshitoshi. NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO. SIGNATURE - Dock Sq, North St, ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF Ctr, Level I, Fruit St. M-F 9-6, Sa ROBERT KLEIN GALLERY - 355 AMERICAN ARTISTS - 300 Wal 227-4885. Open daily and eves. BOSTON - 118 Milk St, 482-4170. 9-12. Thru Jan 6: " The Bed," Boylston St, 262-2278. Tu-Sa nut Ave, Roxbury, 738-2124. Thru SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS Parlez vous in a conversation group thematic paintings and drawings by 11-5:30 & by app't. Thru Feb 22: Jan 26: "Perspectives: Nicaragua - 175 Newbury, 266-1810. M-Sa every Tues, 12-2. Bring lunch. Free. ALIANZA - 140 Newbury, ten artists. Photographs by Robert Frank, - Soviet Union; Children Are the Fu 10-5:30, Su 12-5, T-Th til 8:30. Thru BIRTHRIGHT SEEKS BABY 262-2385. M-Sa 10-6, W Iii 7. Thru FEET OF CLAY - 46 White Place, author of "The Americans" and ture," a photographic documentary Jan 10: Collectibles in all media: art CLOTHING- Birthright Boston, a• Jan 4: " Jerry Berta-City Lights," Brookline Village. 731-3262. M-Sa " The Lines of My Hand." by Reginald L. Jackson, Professor glass, silk tapestries, puzzles, por nonprofit agency providing free a city-scape in ceramic and neon. 12-6, Mand Th Iii 9. BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY of Photocommunications. celain, clay, metal. supportive services to needy preg ALPHA GALLERY - 121 Newbu GALLERIE FOTENE - 335A New- , -10 Newbury, 5th floor, 262-4490. NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM - STAVARIDIS GALLERY - 73 nant women, needs baby items, ry, 536-4465. T-Sa 10-5:30. Thru bury, 437-0029. Tu-Sa 10-6, Iii 7W Tu-Sa 10-5:30. Thru Jan 15: instal Central Wharf, 973-5200. Thru Jan Newbury, 353-1681 . Thru Jan 4: Al especially winter clothing in sizes Jan 4: paintings and works on and Th. Thru Jan 30: " Tis the Sea lation of furniture, sculpture and 26: "Fish as Art: Reflections in an fonse Borysewicz: paintings/works newborn to two years. Any baby or paper by Susan Heideman. Jan son Small Works," glass, pottery, drawings by Christopher Sproat, Oriental Pool,"an exhibit of or on paper. Jan 7-Feb 1: "Alvin maternity clothes, blankets, 11-Feb 5: Harold Tovish's "Con sculpture, photography, watercolor, and selected prints of Richard namental koi and goldfish from Winant: New Song,"an exhibition sleepers, car seats or cribs would structions." ' handmade paper, monoprints. ' Hamilton. Jan 18-Feb 12: large Japan and China designed to pro of large-scale paintings in dramat be appreciated. For pickup call FRANCESCA ANDERSON pastels, drawings, handmade ' scale oils and pastels by Victoria vide an appreciation for the impor ic relief. Dorothy Messinger, 449-0108. GALLERY - 132 Newbury, sweaters. Faust. tance of fish in oriental culture. STUX GALLERY - 36 Newbury, BOS-LINE COUNCIUHELP FOR 262-1062. Tu-Sa 10-6, W, this show GALLERY AT HENRY IV - 96 , LEE GALLERY - 119 Charles St, NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF 267-7300. Tu 10-9, W-Sa 10-6. Jan CHILDREN - 824 Huntington Ave, only, Iii 9. Thru Jan 4: Holiday Winthrop St, Cambridge, 876-5200. ' 227-9810. M-F 10-6, Sa 10-5, Su ART AND DESIGN - 28 Newbu 4-25: "Echoing Chambers: lma 738-4518. Bos-Line provides oppor Show, featuring works under Open nightly at 5 or by appoint 1-5. Thr·i Feb 13: " Metro Portraits," ry. Thru Jan 31 : Robert Baart, go,"a sculptural installation. tunities for YOU to advocate for $1,000. ment. Thru Jan 17: Tom Hall, re b/w photos of the scene at the paintings. WENNIGER GRAPHICS - 174 children. Committees concerned ARTCONSUL T INT'L - 451 Bea cent paintings and pastels. Metro nightclub, taken by Steve NIELSEN GALLERY - 179 New Newbury, 536-4688. M-Sa 10-5:30, with foster care, substance abuse, ~on St, 536-5978. Thru Jan 25: GALLERY IN THE SQUARE - Stone. bury, 266-4835. Tu-Sa 10-5:30. til 9 weekdays, Su 1-5. Thru Jan 3: legislation, day care, proposal Modern Mexican Masters and their 665 Boylston St, Copley Sq. MASS COLLEGE OF ART - Thru Jan 25: Jackson Pollack: 44 " Miniatures," new collection of review and community education Contemporary Heirs. 426-6616. M-Sa 10-6, Su 12-6. Gallery Eleven, 11th fir, Tower works on paper, 1939-1940. small prints from Poland, Czechos are open to all Boston residents. ARNOLD ARBORETUM e GALLERY LIGHT CENTER - 42 Bldg, 621 Huntington Ave, M-F 9-5. NORMAN OF BOSTON - 69 New lovakia, France, Japan and Aus Give a kid a chance. Cail above The Arborway, Jamaica Plain. Jay St, Camb. 868-0396. By ap- 232-1555 x233. Jan 5: Open House bury, 536-3288. Thru Jan 10: color tralia. number for info. 524 - 1718. 1 µointment. African, Caribbean, con for those interested in the College's photographs by Diane Brown. CLASSES AT CAMBRIDGE T-5a 10-4. ThruJan 30: " A Park for . temporary fine arts. Program of Professional and Con NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY YWCA - start the week of Jan 6. All People," b&w photos from Ar I GALLERY NAGA - 67 Newbury. tinuing Education. - Richards Gallery, 360 Hunting Learn swimming, Spanish, boretum's Tu-5a 10-5. Jan 4-Feb 3: new paint North Hall Gallery, 621 Hunting ton Ave. 437-2249. M-F, 8 am-9 pm, recorder, volleyball, aerobics, 1985 contest. ings by Joseph Barbieri. ton Ave. M-Sa 10-6. Sa 9-1 . Thru Jan 6:"Renoir and Bulletin gymnastics or reproductive health ART INSTITUTE OF BOSTON - GALLERY 28 - 28 Newbury. METROPOLIS - 224 Newbury, Friends," Polaroid replicas of the at reasonable rates. For information 700 Beacon St, 262-1223. M-F HARCUS GALLERY - 7 Newbu 267-4825. Tu-Sa 10-6, Su 12-6. MFA exhibit. Jan 8-Feb 21 : Photog or a free brochure call 491-6050. 9-4:30, Sa 12-4. ry, 262-4445. Thru Jan 15: " One Thru Jan 19: " Hiro Yamagata and raphy as Profession: an exhibition CHARITOYS - 99 West Cedar St, BANK OF BOSTON - 36th fir Picture is Worth a Thousand Doug Webb," whimsical street by some of the area's busiest shut Board Beacon Hill, opposite Charles St T. gallery, 100 Federal St, 654-6343. Words," major paintings by modern· scenes and visions of urban terbugs. M-F 11-3, Sa 12-4. Brand new dolls, M-F 9-11 :30, 2-5. Thru Jan 31: "Es and contemporary masters. Jan lifestyle. PHOTOGRAPHIC RESOURCE MOTHER & BABY CLASS - , a stuffed animals, racing cars, games tablishing a Threshold - Twelve 18-Feb 19: Marcia Lloyd's MILLS GALLERY - 549 Tremont CTR - 602 Comm Ave, 353-0700. support group offering information and more. Ail proceeds benefit the Architectural Practices in Boston." " Chinese Landscapes,"reflections St, South End. 426-5000. Tu-Su M-F 11-6, Sa 12-5. Jan 9-Feb 21 : about child development, will be Eye Research Institute. Works by young architects and from the artist's travels in the far 12-6, Thurs til 8. "Playing it Again: Strategies of Ap offered at the Maternal & Child COALITION TO END ANIMAL small or recently formed firms. East. MODESTINO GALLERY - 426 propriation,"works by 12 comtem- Health Center, 2464 Mass Ave, SUFFERING - volunteer group BATES ARTS RESOURCE CTR- welcomes all who want to promote 731 Harrison Ave, 266-1386. M-F ethical treatment of animals. Meets 10-5. 7:30 pm , second and fourth Thurs. DAVID BERNSTEIN GALLERY - of every month. Presbyterian 36 Newbury, 266-3779. Tu-Sa Church, rear door, 32 Harvard St, 10-5:30. Thru Jan: "Unique Works Brookline. 427-6799. Free. by Gallery Artists," including FREE COUNSELING REFERRAL Dailey, LittletonNogel, Ruiner, SERVICE - personal, profes Bernstein, Edwards. sional, confidential referrals to BODY SCULPTURE - 127 New licensed therapists in all specialties. bury, 262-2200. M-Sa 10-5:30. Thru For personal and family counseling. Jan 4: new winter collection of 720-2828. jewelry and accessories by Robert LEGACY - Lesbian and Gay Lee Morris. Aging Cycles, a new group to meet BOSTON ATHENEUM - 10'12 needs of older lesbians and gay Beacon St, 227-8112. M-F 9-5:30, men.J)rop-ln Tuesdays, 6-8 pm at Sa 9-4. Thru Jan 24: "A Continen the YWCA on Clarendon St or the tal Eye," art and architecture of Ar Camb. Committee of Elders, 15 thur Rotch, including watercolors Pearl St, Camb. Transportation and architectural drawings. provided. Monthly social, outreach BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL CTR program for home-bound, possible GALLERY - 320 Newbury, alternative housing facilities. Call 536-3170. M-Th 9-9, F-Sa 9-5, Su 725-4907 (days) or 492-5491 11-5. Thru Jan 3: " Rotch Travelling (eves/weekends) for details. Scholarship." WEDNESDAY IS GAME NIGHT - BOSTON CENTER FOR THE at the Cambridge Center for Adult ARTS - 549 Tremont St, Education. From 7:30-10 the 426-noo. T-Sa noon-4pm. In the Center opens its doors to all game Mills Gallery: Children's Art Exhibit, lovers at the Blacksmith House, 56 opening Jan 4;. Brattle Street. Refreshments are BOSTON UNIVERSITY - George available; admission is a whopping Sherman Union Gallery, ns Comm 50 cents. Ave. M, W, F 10-5, Tu, Th 11 :30-5. BOSTON SKI AND SPORTS Mugar Memorlel Llbrery, Spe CLUB - offers a variety of events, cial Collections, 5th fir, M-F 9-5. Including cross country ski nights Thru Jan 17: A literary feast of por Jan 10 & 31, mixed double round traits and fine editions. Paintings robin tennis parties, ski weekends and monotypes by Mel Wiseman, and more. For info call734-6726. with rare books from special col PUBLIC REVIEW OF BUDGET - lections. Mayor Flynn has announced that BRINKERHOFF GALLERY - 265 the Adopted Budget for Fiscal 1986 Pearl St, 492-3464. F-Su 12-6. Thru is now available for review, as Jan 1O : "The Five Joyful Myster required under Federal guidelines ies," religious paintings by Robert issued by the Offiee of Revenue Rutman. Sharing in Washington. This infor BROMFIELD GALLERY - 36 mation may be inspected at City Newbury, 262-n82, Tu-5a 10-5:30. Hail, Room 812, Budget Office, M Jan 3-Feb 1: New Member show. F 9-5. HARRIS BROWN GALLERY - NOW IS THE TIME - Do you know ii• 476 Columbus Ave, 437-0454. Jan what NOW is doing, both locally 8-Feb 1: Theresa Ramey, pastels and nationally, to fight sex discrimi and watercolors; Michael Williams, nation and elect women's right monotypes. candidates? Do you know what's BUNNELL FRAME SHOP - 166 happening on issues like reproduc Newbury, 266-6193. M-F 9-5; Sa tive rights and the Civil Rights 10-5. Thru Feb 15: Rilke's poem, Restoration Act of 1985, and how "For The Sake of a Single you can help? The Boston Chapter Verse, "as illustrated by Ben of the National Organization for Shahn, lithographs; serigraphs by Women will hold an Open House at Corita Kent. • 7:30 pm Jan 7 at the Boston NOW ROBERT CABBITT GALLERY - office, 99 Bishop Allen Drive, 120 Charles St, 227-3660. Ameri Cambridge, to help you catch up. can and European Paintings; For more information, call Japanese Woodblock Prints; Asian 661-6015. Also: find out how you Masks. can affect legislation on insurance, CAMBRIDGE ART ASSOC - 25R economic equity, health and child Lowell St, 876-0246. T-Sa 11-5. care, and lesbian and gay rights at Thru Jan 9: "Sensuous Nature," the Legislative Task Force meeting photographs, pastels and water at 7 pm Jan 8. colors. FUTURE NURSES - The New CAMBRIDGE CENTER ART England Baptist Hospital School of GALLERY - Brattle House, 42 Nursing will hold two open houses Brattie St, Harvard Sq. M-F 9-9, Sa !or prospective nurses, offering 9-2. admissions and curriculum infor mation, personal interviews, tours, CAMBRIDGE MULTICULTURAL and refreshments. These events ARTS CTR - 41 Second St, E. are scheduled for Jan 9, 6-8 pm, Camb. sn-1400. M-F 12-4, Th and Jan 20, 10am-2pm at the 12-4, 6-8. Thru Jan 17: One Year School, 220 Fisher Avenue. For Later: Artist's Proof Reunion Ex more information call 739-5260. hibit, current works of four artists who were partners in Artist's Proof, FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS - , including infor a collaborative intaglio and mation on medication and modified monoprint studio in E. Camb. salt diet, will be offered at Sancta HARVEY DODD GALLERY - Ronn Carroll as one of "Tuna's" citizens in the critically acclaimed "Greater Tuna," written by Joe Maria Hospital, 799 Concord Ave, Dartmouth St entrance, Copley Cambridge, during Jan. The two Place, 266-0995. M-F 10-7, Sa 10-6, Sears, Jaston Williams and director Ed Howard; the hit comedy begins its 13th week at the Charles screenings will take place Jan 7, 11 Su 12-5. Permanent exhibit: water- Playhouse, the historic theatre on Warren Street and has been held over again. am-noon, and Jan 15, 3:30-4:30 January 3, 1988 ·THE ITEM ., . PAGE13
pm. For more lnfomllllioo, c:8ll not IMICllllUly; edmieaion is $4 for Holland St, .Oavis Sq; Somerville. offers Wide 8Cl'88rl - enterta10: 888-2200, 8dulll, $3 1or chlldn1n; chitdn1n 776-9687. Up-sync show with The ment plus DJ piaylng tap 40'1 turies · ZIONIST HOUIE - w11 ofter two under 1 and members are free. Cheaters every Wed (3 shows start 6-1 nightly. ~in converMlionel Hebrew, at 9:30, $1 cover); country-western REGATT ·ABAR - Charles Hotel; beginning Jan 8 llnd 7. 0-will every Fri-Sat (no cover); Solid Gold One Bennett and Eliot St, Camb. meet at Zionist Houee, 17 Comm every Sun ($1 cover) and Thurs (no 864-1200. Fine jazz often. Ave, and wiU run for 7 weeka. For cover), 3 shows start at 9:30. Advani:ed tickets may be more Information call Ronni Wolfe Clubs JONATHAN SWIFT'S - 30 John purchued. at 287-3800. F. Kennedy St., Camb. 661-9887. SAFFl'S NEW ORLEANS NORTH FREEDOM FROM 8llOKINQ - Every Sat: Jim Plunkett'• Oldies - 835 Beacon St, 424-6995. The Call 522-0800: Open to new par usual fruit drlnka.. Oll9l'lized sand can be youra through Faulkner ADELPHIA LOUNGE - 1236 Show and Dance Party. rage In Cajun and live Dixieland ticipants. ~.delicious 80Up8, chowders Hospital's ,_ program starting Dorchester Ave, Dorchester. LAST HURRAH - at the Parker jazz with the Bayou Stompers, W, NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY and paatrie8 at reuonable prices. Jan 9. For delalls call 522-6800, 288-5607. Sunday jazz brunch, House, 60 School St. Dancing to 6-12, Th-sa, 9-1 , Su Jazz Brunch, - will open its 1986 nuArts ..aori BY GEORGE - 545 Boylalon St. x1450. noon; musk: 2-6 with vocalist Diana The Wlnlker Swing Orchestra, 1-5. Big Band Jam Session, Su with an evening of modem dance 286-0833. Lunch daily. Dinner til MOVING TOGETHER - is the Palombo and the Makoto Takenaka 9:30-12:30, M-Sa. Su Swing 6-12. Dinner served M-Th 5-10:30, by the MJT Dance Company, Jan 11 . Ute Bltee tit 11 :30. Su Brunch name of the Cenler for Creative Art Trio. Brunch, 11 :30-3 pm. F-SS 5-11 . Appetizers In Lounge 'til 11 at 6 pm. The program will con 10:30-4. Super hamburgers, Therapies' ,_ group for adoles THE ATRIUM CAFE - at the THE LATE CLUB AT THE midnight. No cover, proper dress, sist of dances Inspired by modem omel'ltte8, salads and full dinners cent girls who are developmentally Bostonian Hotel. 523-3600. CHARLES PLAYHOUSE - 76 free parking. family life, a Hermann Hesse short in Copley Square. delayed or In~ of.a stimulating Rotating jazz schedule, M-F from 5, Warrenton St, 336-8827. Open SONESTA HOTEL - Camb, story, and Chinese brush painting. CAFE CALYPSO - 578 TRlmOnt after- school program. If you or Sa-Su at 3. nightly 11 pm-2 am. No cover. Scott 491-3600. No cover or minimum. Ahem .. Tix are $8; SS for students St. 267-7228. Lunch Tu-Sa anyone you know would benefit BENNETT'S - the Restaurant for Olsen at the piano, dancing, dining, Rib Room: harpists daily 6-11 pm. and seniors. 11:30-2:30. Dinner Tu-Th 6-10, F· from this program, call 282-6183. Modem Times, 55 Canal St btwn valet parklng. Tres elegant. Tolfs: varying pianists dally. Sa 6-11. Su Brunch 11-3. Unique AUDIENCE WANTED - Brookline Faneull Hall and North Station. LILY'S..:... 29 North Quincy Market. Charles Bar: pianists dally, jazz dishes in a country-French style, Community Cable needs people to 720-0210. Ann McGovern on the 227-3434. Fine pianists tickling M- with Maggi Scott and friends, W-F casual atmoephere. participate in a live audience on a baby grand, M-F 12:30 thru lunch; Th and Sa from noon-midnight; Ftil 8:30-12:30. Nov 27-30: Herb CAJUN JOE'S - 1536 Tremont St. local T.V. show on wholistic Malth. pianist Ray Stytes performs M·F 7 pm; Su tll 10 pm. Pomeroy on trumpet. Dining Mission HHI . 442-7910.·Su 12-9, M The show will featun1 a question 5-7. Sunday Jazz Brunch features THE LOUNGE AT THE STARLIGHT ROOF - 575Comm W 11-10, Th-Sa 11-11 . Cajun-Style and-answer segment, in which . Impromptu Jazz, 11-3. Live jazz, LAFFAYETTE - 1 Ave de Ave, Howard Johnson's Hotel. fried chicken and biscuits, black audience members are encouraged rock, r&b at the bar, w-sa 10 pm-2 Lafayette, 451 -2600. Plano and 497-1118. Jazz notables at 9 and AMERICAN ACCENT _ 320 eyed pees, 8W88t pobllo pie. Quick to participate. The next taping will am. Casual dress. vocals in a spacious, contemporary. 11 pm. Washington St, Brookline Village. B«vice with Dixieland music. Take be at 7 pm Jan 14, 179 THE CAPTAIN'S PIANO BAR - at acc. setting. No 'cover, full bar. Musi- Jan 3: The Dixieland Jazz Kings 738-9098. Lunch M-F 11 :30-2:30. out on all menu Items. Armory St, Brookline. For Informa Park Plaza Hotel, Arlington . St, clans Include Joan Faber, Richard Jan 4: Stan McDonald's Blue Dinner su-W 5:30-10, Th 5:30-11 , CAPER'S - 486 Comm Ave, Ken tion call 731-6815 or 731-6586. 426-2000. A nautical, shipboard Friedman and Jamie Baum, dally at Horizon Jazz Band F-Sa 5:30-11 :30. Su Brunch more Sq. 236-7829. Open Tu-W motif, open daily 4 pm-2 am. Piano 5 pm. THE TAM - 1648 Beacon St, 11 :30-4. Bakery opens at 8 am. 11-4, Th-Sa 11-8. Tenillc Sunday and •no-a-long entertainment from · METRO - 15 Lansdowne St. Brookline. 277-0982. Contemporary, sleek setting with Brunch, 11-3. ai-1 Mon. Creative 9 pm nightly. 262·2424. DJ's with varying covers 1369 JAZZ. CLUB - Inman Sq., new American cuisine including In- and nouvelle cuisine, wann, friend.. THE CHANNEL - 25 Nacco St. from 9-2, w-sa, plus occasional live Camb, 354-8030. New music in the novative pizza, grilled foods, pasta, ly atmo8phele. Children 426-3888, Concertllne 451-1905. shows. jazz tradition. Comedy on F nites; salads, wine bar and a bakery with CAPPRICCIO PfU - 550 Tremorn CHARLIE'S TAP - 280 Green St., Jan 14: Del Fuegos, Life On blues jam at 4 pm and the Bunny sweet and savory pastries. St. 33IMl252. Lunch M-sa 11 :30-3. Central Sq .• Cambridge, 492-9723. Earth, Adventure Set. 6 pm, $6. Smith Quintet at 9 every Su. BACK BAY BISTRO_ 565 Boyl- Din,_ M-Sa 6-10. Su Brunch CENTRAL BRANCH YMCA- 316 Mon. night poetry, Sun. night Benefit for youth programs and WESTIN HOTEL - Copley Place, ston St. 536-4477. Lunch M-F 11 :30-3. Regional Italian food In a Huntington Ave, 536-7800. Youth acoustic music, Tues. night Studio cross-cultural workshops 262-9600. Turner Fisheries, x7425: 11 :30-2:30. Dinner nightly romantic 811lting. Center offers wide variety of Red Top jam 8888ions. $1 parking. preventing violence against Art Matthews Trio, Su-M; Nightside, 5:30-10:30. Stylishly casual, with atARDAS - 1306 8Mcorl St. programs for i... ages 13-17. Jan 2: TBA refugees. Tu-Sa thru Feb 1. Dancing 6-1, no fresh seafood, veal, smoked meals, Broolcline. 232-4060. Su-M 5-10:30. Groupa, lkling, bike touring, weight Jan 3-4: James Gates Quartet NAMELESS COFREHOUSE - 3 cover, informal dress. Lobby seasonal menu and bakeck>n-the- Reservations accepted. Beef training and more. SIOp by or call THE CONSERVATORY LOUNGE Church St, Harvard Sq. 864-1630. Lounge: pianists David Sparr and premises desserts. stroganoff, veal goulash, for fall schedule, 536-7800 x147. - 110 Huntington Ave, 236-5800. Acoustic music, storytellers, poets, Vas Ishibashi, M-F 5-7. Su-W BENNETTS _ Canal 55 St be- wienel'schnltzel, chic:lten paprika FREE CHILDREN'S CLINIC - at Boston's newest dance club; rock, comedians and nameless people. Makoto Takenaka, 6-1 ; Th-F Geoff tween Faneuil Hall Marketplace and other European epecialties Mass Osteopathic Hospital and 'disco, guest ·dj's, Tu-Sa, 7:30-2. F-Sa 7:30-midnlght. Free. Hicks a.id Gary Casucci, 6-1 and North Station. 720-0210. lunch Mrwd in a romantic lll1d cozy at Medical Center, 222 South Uve music at 10, $6 cover. NICK'S COMEDY STOP - 100 M-F 11:30-2:30. Dinner M-Sa mosphele. Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain. COPLEY PLAZA HOTEL - 581 Warrenton St, 482-0930. All shows 5:30-10:30, late supper W-Sa 10 CHARLIE'S CAFETERIA DELI - 522-1302. FA18, complete health Boylston, 267-5300. Music M-SS at9pm exceptFrlat9and 11 , Sat D a nee pm-1 am. Su jazz brunch 11-3:30. 500 Comm Ave, Kenmore Sq. care for al kids under 18. Heath St. 9-1 . No cover; proper dress. Thru at 6, 10, 11 :30. Steve Sweeney, This restaurant for modem tlmM 247-8242. Dally 5:45 am-4 am. atop on the grMn Hne. June at the Plaza Bar: jazz pianist Don Gavin and other local loonies offers fresh, homemade pasta, na- Clwl, .... homMtyle cooking. PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATIE Dave McKenna. Thru Jan 4 at performing alternately Thurs-Sun. live seafood and gourmet p1uas in T eke-out 8Vllilable. - 32-33 Station St. Brookline Copleys: Eddie Scheer and his NIGHTSTAGE - 823 Main St, DANCE UMBRELlA PRESENTS an art deco setting. CLUB CAFE- 209 Columbus Ave VIiiage. 731-6400. Performances quartet. Central Sq, Camb. 497-9287 or _ Susanne Linke, a leader In the BRUEGGER'S BAGEL BAKERY at Berkeley St. 538-0988. Open every Sat and Sun, 1 and 3 pm. S3 JACKS - 952 M888. Ave., Camb. 661-8368. Doors open at 7:30, newGermandancetheater,onJan -KenmoreSqandBromfielclSt. daily. Lunch, noon-3. Dinner per peraon; group rm.; - 491-7800. The best of local bands. shows at 9:30. 1o & 11 at the Boston Shakespeare Open 7 days. Nine varieties of be- 6-mldnight. Ught menu F-Sa 12-2. tlons accepted. · Showa recom- Jan 2: Loose nes, December Jan 3-4: Luther "Guitar Company, 52 St. Botolph St., 8 pm. gets baked fresh all day; asaorted Su Brunch·noon-4. Sleek NY-«yle mended for people 5-yeara and Sons, The Tribe Jr."Johnson and Pinetop Perkins, · Thi produced · cream· ..._ __ 88 spreads and ..___, spec:ializlng In ,_ American cui older. Barrier free. · Jan 3: Down Avenue, Ped Xing 9 s event was in cooper· "'""' .._... :30 pm atlon with the Goethe Institute. sandwiches. sine. Menu changing monthly. Posters from the WCVB-TV Jan 4: Lou Miami' & the NINE LANDSDOWNE - across SACRED DANCE _ dances of .BYER'S RESTAURANT - Copley DELI HAUS - 478 Comm Ave, poeter contest on exlblt In the Cosmetix; Evening show plus All from Fenway. 536-0206, dancing, universal peace for all religions. Place, 2nd level, above Tiffany's. Kenmore Sq: 247-9712. Su-Th 7 Theatre lobby. Ages at 5:30 carousing T-Su. $3-$5 First Tu of each month, 7:30 pm at 42~70 . M-Sa 10:30 am-11:30 am-2 am, F-Sa Ill 3 am. Oldeat BE COOL - at the Cambridge Y's Jan 5: Beck by popular demand: ONE CITY HALL PLAZA - near Central Congregational Church, 85 pm, Su 11·11 . Hidden find upstairs l'88taunlnt In Kenmore Sq. More toe Skating Party Jan 11, 2-5 pm. TBA Govt Center T. 742-9595. Dance Seaverns Ave, Jamaica Plain. $3. in Copley Place soecializlng in un- than 300 ltema on an award- SS fee includes ._ rental. For Jan 6: The Privates, Blue Collar, music Tb-SS 9-2. No cover, proper .------. more information call the J~ s~ dress. Cambridge YWCA Youth Office at Jan 7: UXB, Peppermint Guest, LE PAPILLON - Back Bay Hilton, 491-«>SO x19. The Llamas 40 Dalton St. 236-8788. Th-88, 6-2. MAKE YOUR OWN TOOTH· Jan 8: Fistful of Rumors. American and European recordings OPEN PASTE - The Children's Jan 9: The Wandells, The Skele plus elegant late-night menu. $10 Discovery MuMUm offers the kids tones, The Laws cover. Proper dress, jackets for SUNDAY a chance to learn how to keep JASON'S - 131 Clarendon St. men. Reservations suggested. those pearly whites in good shape. 262-9000. David Graham, THE PIER - 145 Northern Ave, 12·5 The mUMUm provides all supplies planolvocal, w-sa 6-2. Jackets across from Antholiy's Pier 4. and instruction, and perticlpants get required, dress jeans allowed, no PLAZA BAR - in the Copley Plaza to keep all the gooey stuff they sneakers. Downstairs: video screen Hotel. Pianist Neil Olmstead warms make. The project gets under way and "Whatnots," light fare and fun the room up from 5-8:30. No cover; at3:15Jan 10attheMUMUm, 177 food. proper dress. 267-5300 . . Main St, Acton. Pre-registration is JOHNNY D ~ S UPTOWN - 17 RACHEL'S - Long Wharf Marriott.
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F-Sa midnight shows: The Gods ETHICAL SOCIETY OF BOSTON Ave, Camb. For ticket Information contribution suggested. Muat Be Crazy, Stop Making - 44 Comm Ave, 11 am, free. call 5n-1400. Current exhibit: Isabella Stewart s.na., Rocky Horror, Buckaroo 739-9050. Northeastern Univ.ratty will host Gardner and the Venetian Influence Bonal, Caligula NEW ENGLAND ZIONIST FEDER "Free at Last, Free at Last," a con Concerts every Su at 3, Tu at 8, Super double-bllla changing daily. ATION - presents the Zlonlat cert conclewd and directed by con Th at 12:15. Call 734-13511 for Call or drop by for complete info. Winter Conference with Dr. Gadl temporary composer and violinist ~ program Info. NICKELODEON CINEMAS - 606 Wolfsfeld.on ''The Changing Politi Malcolm Goldstein In tribute to the HARV ARD UNIVERSITY llUIE Comm Ave. 424-1500. cal Culture In lal'llel." The lecture life and worka of Dr. King. This pro. Ulll - art mUMUma open M-Sa Sugai' Baby, 1, 2:40, 4:20, 8, 7:55, will take pl8Ce at 10:30 am Jan 12 gram can be aeen at 8 pm Jan 10-5 and Su 1-5. CloMcl major hall winning menu. Wattr.a eervlce, ~ x318. Jan 9: "Shakers: 9:50 at Zlonlat House, 17 Comm. Ave. 15-18 at Alumni Auditorium, Ell dayt. General mnilllon '3; ltv beer and wine. Hands to Work, Heerta to God," a A YNrofthe Qui« Sun, 3:15, 7:45 .Breakfut will be Mrved at 9:30 am Bldg, 380 Huntington Ave. For in !lenta/senlora $1.50; Under 18, DOWNTOWN CAFE - 12 La Color Film program. 2 pm. Free. Dim Sum, 1:20, 5:20, 10:10 for $4. For more Information call formation call 773-7524. museum membenl, Harvard staff Grange St. 338-7073. M-Th 12-11, CIRCLE CINEMA - 399 Chestnut Ran, 1, 4, 7, 10 287-3800 or 437-1847. CANTATA SINGERS - The and students free. All fnle on Sa F-88 12-12, Su 12-9. Good, home Hiii Ave, Cleveland Circle, The Official Story, 1:15, 3:25, 5:40, WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF Singers will host their Crystal Bail, mornings. Recorded Info: made food, minimal prices, a com 588-4040. 10:10 BOSTON - will prMent Prof. Ag. 9 pm-1 am Jan 11, in the Great Hall 495-2387. Special r8981V8tlona: fortable atmosphere and tasty RockyJV 1, 3, 5, 7:15, 9:30, 11:30 OFF THE WALL CINEMA-CAFE grey M. Mbere's talk, "South Afri at Quincy Market. The Cantata 495-4544. ~ Sunday brunch. Spies Like Us, 12:35, 2:45, 4:55, 15 Pearl St, Cambridge, 354-5678. ca: Part II - Future Prospects and Singers will perform throughout this Fogg Museum, 32 Quincy St, Hungrt I - 711h Charles · St, 7:.30, 9:50, 11 :50 $4.50. Closed Mondays. the Role of the U.S. In Influencing evening of music, dancing and des Cambridge, adjacent to Harvard 227-3524. Lunch Th-Sa 12-2; Jewel of the Nile, 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, Cartoon Superstars, Jan 2 at 2:30, Events,"at 6:45 pm Jan 16 at the sert; for ticket information call Yard. Guided t6urs M-F, 2 pm. Brunch Su 11-2; Dinner Tu-Su from 7:25, 9:45, 11 :55 4:45, 7, 9:1 5. Federal Club, 100 Federal St. A 437-0231 . Buch-Reisinger Museum, 29 6. Small, intimate spot serving Enemy Mines, 1 :20, 3:35, 5:45, 8, nmes of HaNey Milk Jan 3-9, 7&9 cocktail reception will precede the ENSEMBLE THEATER OF CAM· Kirkland St, Camb. Guided tours french country cuisine. 10:10, 12:15 pm, Sa-Su 3&5 pm. program; a social hour will follow. BRIDGE - wlll present Johann first Sa of each month, 3 pm. ICARUS - 540 Tremont St, Clue, 1:15, 3:15, 5:05, 7:35, 9:55, Opening Jan 10: Magic Movies XI, $14 members /$16 non-members. Strauss' operetta " Die Flieder Arthur M. Sackler Museum, 485 426-1790. Tu-Th 6-10, F-Sa 11:45 New England's ·tongest running For more information call 482-1740. maus" at 8 pm Jan 2. For info or Broadway, Camb, facing the North 6-10:30, Su Brunch 11-3. Creative CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY showcase for new animation. • . reser
cure man facing mid-life crisis, his 350 Walnut Ave. 442-8614. Tu-Su WRITERS LEAGUE OF BOSTON aspects of production. No 1·5. $1.25, seniors/students $.50, experience necessary, call blind mother and his neurotic lover, members free. "Well-Read at the Trident", 338 725-3716 or 725-3745 to find out offers new insights to life in modem OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE - Newbury St, Trident Booksellers more. times. Presented by the Cambridge Center Theatre Company, 56 310 Washington St, 482-6439. and Cale, 267-8688. Readings at FREE LEGAL SERVICE FOR Brattle St., Camb. Admission $7/$6. Adults $.75, children 6-16 and 4:30 pm. Suggested donation, $2-, SEflllQRS - is available every Performances at 8 pm Sa; 2&8 Su. seniors $.25, under 6 free. Thursday from 9-noon at the Kit Clark Senior House, Fields Corner, Jan 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Dorchester. Call Joan Taylor, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF The Theatre, One Boylston Place. Join Richard Allen Drive, Cambridge. 825-5000, for appt. Lyric Stage presents Tennessee Ronnie, Nancy and the gang for an 661-0015. Open House, first Wed. Seniors JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE Williams' explosive profile of a evening of song, dance, and good of each month, 7:30 pm. Learn - is interviewing all persons 60 wealthy Southern family. Jan 3-Feb clean fun. Tu-Th 8 pm; F-Sa 7:30 & what's happening on important Poetry and over who are interested in or 9: W-F, 8 pm; Sa 5, 8:30 pm; Su, 10; Su 3 & 7. Tix $17.SQ-$21 .50. women's issues. BOSTON EVENING MEDICAL looking for work, either full or part 3pm. 742-8703. 423-5572. BREAST RECONSTRUCTION CENTER - 314 Comm Ave, has time. Appointments will be held at THE CHANGELING - a nasty SHEAR MADNESS - side-splitting GROUP - at Dana Farber Cancer & Prose free van service for seniors in Back each local Council on Aging office. 17th-century tale about a beautiful whodunnit in a hair-raising setting Institute, for women who have had Bay area in need of medical care. RETIRED PROFESSIONALS virgin's alliance with an ugly that lets the audience play arm mastectomies or have been newly Also for those who wish to visit the ASSOCIATION - meets weekly servant and the horror that ensues. chair detective. Better than a diagnosed as breast cancer Thru Feb 19, Tu-Su at 8, Sa-Su GROLIER POETRY PRIZE - is Senior Drop-In Center on premises. on Mondays during the academic rousing game of " Clue." Regular patients. See Bulletin Board. mats at 2. 547-8300. now accepting inquiries for official Call 267-7171 . year at the Boston Ctr for Adult Ed. Schedule: Tu-F 8 pm, Sa at 6:30 INCEST RESOURCES - drop-in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY - in rules and information. The contest B.U. COURSES FOR ELDERS - APA provides opportunities for and 9:30, Su at 3 and 7:30. Charles discussion group for women with the Terrace Room at the Park Plaza deadline is March 15. Send a self· Boston University offers hundreds retired people to enjoy stimulating Playhouse Stage 2, 74 Warrenton incest histories meets the 3rd Hotel, tickets $18, $16. 357-8384. addressed, stamped envelope to of courses to those 60 or over on companionship, seminars, field St. Tix $14-$17. Dinner theater Thurs. of every month. 7:3Q-9:30 Go pick up your " Playkill" and the Grolier Book Shop, 6 Plympton a space-available basis for non trips and two free courses per term. package, group rates available; pm at the Cambridge Women's watch five young talents take hilar St, Camb. 02138. credit participation. $10 per course. Yearly dues $50; half-year member· student rush, senior discounts. Center, 46 Pleasant St. Sponsored ious jabs at everyone from Yul to MONDAY EVENING POETRY Classes begin Jan 13; registration ship available. Call APA president 426-5225. by Incest Resources. 492-1818. Yentl. READINGS - at the Cambridge Jan 6, 755 Comm Ave, Am 83, 9 Milton Grahm, 527-0721 for details. SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER - INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE - am-4:30 pm. 353-4130. SENIOR SWIM - instructional and Regular schedule resumes Jan Tempers run as high as August beginners, all ages and abilities, Center for Adult Education, Black 0 smith House. Readings start at 8:15 COUNCIL OF ELDERS, INC. - recreational for 55 years and up. 2: Tu-F 8 pm, Sa at 7 and 10 pm, temperatures in this steamy welcome to join Boston Women's Su at 3 and 6 pm. $15, $16, $18, pm, and contributions are ap 2055 Columbus Ave, Rox. Fridays, 9:30-10:15 am at the Tennessee Williams tale of greed Indoor Soccer League. 864-8181 . 442-4001 . M-F 8-4. Some programs Cambridge YWCA, 7 Temple St, depending on night. For more info, preciated. and deceit. Opening Jan. 8, the PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUP - for free, others sliding scale. Offer Central Sq. $3, members $2. Call call 357-8384. STORYTELLERS IN CONCERT - New Erlich Theatre will present this women ages 20-40; meets weekly Congregate and home delivered 491-0050. production at the Boston Center for contemporary and traditional tales GAEATEA TUNA - Joe Sears and for H~ hour session. Times meals, homemaker home health, the Arts, 539 Tremont St, 482-0316. for adults, Saturdays at the First Jaston Williams play the roles of 20 arranged depending on enrollment. senior day, protective services, Church, Congregational, 11 male and female citizens of Tuna, $27 per session. Call Dr. Arnold, transportation and volunteer Garden St, Camb. Tix $5, students a fictional town in Texas. At the Mclean Hospital Outpatient Clinic, programs. and seniors $3.50, available at San· Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton 855-2137. dy's Music Emporium or the door. ELDER UPDATE - A weekly cable Theater St. Tu-F at 8, Sa at 6 and 9, Su at WOMEN'S CENTER - 46 Wheelchair accessible. Concerts news and information program Women 3 and 7:30. Tix $15.5()..$22.50 Pleasant St, Cambridge, 354-8807. begin at 8, with story swap-session produced by the Boston Commis BOSOMS AND NEGLECT - , the depending on night. 426-0912. Free job counseling for women, for any interested tellers at 7 pm. sion on Affairs of the Elderly. Elders popular comedy about the trian RAP MASTER RONNIE - has resume preparation, interviewing 391-3744. are needed to help out in all gular relationship amongst an inse- extended its run at the Next Move techniques, by appointment only.
Ruv~n Afanador, left, and Car~I L. _Newsom, right, are among the top eight tennis doubles players who will pair up to compete in the Virginia Slims of New England tournament Jan. 14-20 at the Centrum in Worcester.
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Apartments Janitorial Carpentry General Help Lost Something? For Rent I For Sale I Services DJK FENCES: All Types of EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Fences Repaired. Ne w DOMESTIC LOST DOG: Friendly male HOUSING WE NEED SALES HELP: CONTRACTING Chain Link and Woo d AND German Shepherd/Collie All real estate advertised in Full or Part Time. Mature Fences. Free estimate s. named 'Duke', lost this newspaper is subject to Complete Interior Desig n help preferred. PARTY COMMERCIAL and Remodeling. Special iz- 783-0725. FAVORS, 1376 Beacon St., December 12 near Lamar the Federal Fair Housing tine St. in Jamaica Plain. Act of 1968, which makes it ing in Kitchens an d 566-3330. CLEANING Bathrooms, from concept to COMPACT Long tail, floppy ears, Illegal to advertise any per RUG SHAMPOOING medium-length hair [black ference, limitation, or dis completion. REFRIGERATOR $5 0. *Painting Weights and bench $40 . Are you a Fuss-Budget? hair on back, white crimination based on race, Household underneath, white hair on color, religion, sex or na •*Carpentry Dresser $25. Call 367-207 5 Are you particular about •**Home Repairs evenings. your office as you are your belly; tan, grey & white tional origin, or an intention Help paws, sides and face), Free Estimates home? to make any such perfer brown reflective collar. $25 ence, limitation, or discrimi References OPPORTUNITY: Roun d Here is your opportunity to DO something about it. For reward for info. leading to nation. This newspaper will Insured trip Delta Airline Ticket, Ist LOVE TO CLEAN? Help return; $100 for return. Call ·not knowingly accept any class, anywhere in th e Mom while she's laid up. your specialist in cleaning. Call for Will at 524-1000 or advertising for real estate 783-1381 U.S.A., for sale. Call fo r May lead to permanent 522-2268. which is in violation of the details, 731-8853. part/time. References re Appointment law. Our readers are here quired. Call 782-1780. 784-9105 by informed that all dwell Child Care RUGS NEVER USED: 4x6 - ings advertised in the $14. 6x9 - $18. 9x12 - $30 PEP GENERAL newspaper are available on I 12x15 - $49. Pads $9 Masonry an equal opportunity basis. Orientals $39. 523-9533. Professional CLEANING CO. Any home seeker who feels INFANT CARE IN Brookline Help he or she has encountered Home near T. Non-smoker Salary and hours discrimination should con Lost Something? G&J CONSTRUCTION tact the HUD, Equal Oppor- negotiable for right person Business Help References required INFANT TEACHER CO., INC. - Masonry tunity Office, JFK Contractor-Established Building, Room 805, 739-6091 . Head Teacher qualification FOUND SOMETHING? 1860. Steps, Chimneys, Boston, MA (617] 223-4317. LITE BOOKKEEPING and experience required. LOST SOMETHING? Walls, Stonework, Pointing; Super efficient person to do 35 hours/week. Full Brick paving and drivways. benefits. Salary commen If you found something, maybe we BRIGHTON: 2-bedroom in Electricians lite bookkeeping for lnterio r can help you find the owner, and if 329-5267 or 361-6448, 2-family house on quiet Designer. P.C. experience surate with background and you lost something, maybe we can dead-end street off desirable. 2-3 days/wk experience. Begin mid help you find itll Citizen Group January, 1986. Publications will run Lost and Found Washington (near Lake St.). Flexible hours. $7.50/hr. to ads for FREE FOR ONE WEEK. We $625/mo. unheated. Call MASSACHUSETTS start. Send Letter and do reserve the right to edij or change MASONRY 254-3690. your copy. STATE Electrician No 267-3668 Resume by January 13, E25672 - Journeyman, R.J 1986 to: Top Quality Work FOUND Near Brookline ST.BOTOLPH STREET Stevenson. All types of Joan Kiley, Director, References Available Electrical work. Reasonable OFFICE Village: very large long-hair STUDIO: $275/mo. Fur Soldiers Field Park grey & black tiger cat. If nished. Including heat and rates. Call 254-1026. P.K. THORPE RECEPTIONIST anyone owns this cat, or all utilities. Call 266-0262. Childrens Center, has lost it, call 566-6335. Small Rolm Console 1 Soldiers Field Park, TEL. 734-1291 -::- Full time. Varied respon Box 101, Autos ~ . Floor Sanding sibilities including direc Boston, Mass. 02163 For Sale ting all phone calls, client contact, lite typing 1976 CHEVY STATION and other clerical duties. WAGON: VS, p/s, p/b, ale. EDWARD Household - $600. 783-2859 eves. FLOOR SANDING GENERAL Services Refinishing OFFICE Stain Work Lite typing, billing and Free Estimates ECONO-CLEAN Books varied office duties. Full FULLY INSURED time. CRT experience a Rugs Shampooed, deo- do Quick 389-6127 HIGHEST PRICES paid for plus. Good with figures. rized free. Kitchen floors used books. Starr Book stripped, washed and Co., Inc. 542-2525. Both positions paid waxed. Bathrooms, win FLOORS Medical and Life In dows and ovens too. Com plete home, commercial UPTON SINCLAIR'S Installed, Sanded and surance. Conveniently cleaning. Call: WORKS Refinished. Expert and located off Western as a courteous service. Ave., Allston. 437-0857 66 volumes, 3 with author's Please Call: autograph. Some original 787-5700 ANYTIME editions. Many out of print. 923-8871 $595. Call 586-7037. The Floor Sanders .) CALL SUNSHINE General Help CLEANERS FOR FLOORS week Carpentry YOUR HOUSE SANDED HOLD CLEANING AND REFINISHED BOSTON POLICE Carpet and window clean 643-2764 ing. Floors washed and That's the HOUSE OF DETENTION GRANT & CO. waxed. Upholstery clean ing. Commercial and General Contracting Two positions available residential. response Building - Carpentry - For Sale immediately for detention FREE ESTIMATE Remodeling, Commercial - attendants. Duties: To CALL TONY 389-4620 Industrial - Residential. We searcti and safeguard will estimate and complete **FOUR STAR** female prisoners, ad you can get any size job. Nothing too minister first aid where HONEST RELIABLE MAN small or large for us. ESTATE SALE necessary, minimal to clean your home. Call Licensed and insured. Back Bay Brownstone clerical work. Alternating Brian 266-3780. when you Call Dick Grant: filled with custom fur shifts. Boston City 965-5375 residency required. niture, chandeliers, MRS. CLEAN'--General clocks, w/d, wall and Please call ' Housekeeping. Call Jo advertise in CARPENTRY table decor, much misc. 247-4545 Anne at 787-1353. 127 BAY STATE RD. & OTHER REPAIRS WANTED 522-4094 FRIDAY-SATURDAY JAN.3-4 HOMEMAKERS/ WILL CLEAN YOUR · GINA CONSTR. General 9-4 HOUSE: Saturday or Sun HEALTH AIDES day. Call Dana.at 254-3095. ~ Contracting. Carpentry SUNDAY Join our professional H~ve references. Remodeling-Restorations JAN. 5 Custom Work; Kitchens, t eam. Flexible hours. masonry work. Replace 10-3 Local assignments. Ex FOR RATES and ment Windows. 25 yrs. of Severe storm dates cellent starting salary Janltorlal Professional Sevrice. 254- week later. and benefits. Services CIRCULATION. 8253 or 1-653-2140. MATTRESS - Mattress CALL DIANE Warehouse open to the 965-0500 JIM'S G&J CONSTRUCTION public. All Brand names at JANITORIAL SERVICE CALL 232-7000 CO., INC.: Est.1960. discount prices. THE MAT G OVERNMENT JOBS T rii.sh removal daily from Licensed & Insured. 329- TRESS MAN, 660 Arsenal $ 16,040-$59,230/yr. Now halls . Bulbs replaced. Halls A CIUZBB GBOUP PUBLICAUOIT 5267. Additions/Kit Street, Watertown (opposite H iring. Call 805-687-6000 maintained. Excellent refer chens/Baths. Light com the Watertown Arsenal). Ext . R-4661 for current e nces. Fully insured. Tel. mercial and residential. 923-0010. federal list. · 731-0937. PAGE18 THE ITEM January 3, 1986
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All work 10 WORD MINIMUM-NO ABBREVIATIONS *Maxi Vans For Rent guaranteed. 30 years in Brookline. •cargo-Master Trucks GARAGE: Highland Ad ., Word/ Word/ *Homes-Businesses Call 739-7706 Number Reg. You Number Reg. You Pill Hill near Brookline Count Cost (Min. Pay Count Cost (Min. Pay 24-Hr, Delivery Service Village. $55 . 232-6083. Payment) Payment) LICENSED & INSURED Able Roofing 10 ...... $ 9.00 $8.10 19 ...... $11 .25 $10.13 CALL 236-1848 11 ...... 9.25 8.33 20 ...... 11 .50 10.35 Parking 12 ...... 9.50 8.55 21 ...... 11 .75 10.58 Wanted Slatework. Chimneys re 13 ...... 9.75 8.78 22 ...... 12.00 10.80 painted and gravel roofs. All 14 ...... 10.00 9.00 23 ...... 12.25 11.03 BE WISE MOVING: Affor types of roofing. Contrac 15 ...... 10.25 9.23 24 ...... 12.50 11.25 dable Moving of Furniture, PAKING SPACE tor's Lie. No. 036737. 16 ...... 10.50 9.45 25 ...... 12.75 11.48 Apts., Offices, Etc. Needed Coolidge Corner 232-7871 17 ...... 10.75 9.68 26 ...... 13.00 11.70 723-5028. 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Additionally, says Ewing, there are not enough skilled drivers in the area Bus for the possibility of bringing in scab continued from page 9 drivers. She adds that, with attendance in the schools predicted to be about half As in any strike, time could soon be its normal level as a result of the strike, come a major factor toward resolving there will be a public outcry to resolve the dispute. Yet, both sides feel time is the dispute which will bring the school to their advantage. department back to the table. "After a week they'll start feeling the In its own attempt to win the battle pinch," said Kennedy of the bus of public opinion, the school depart· drivers, speculating that the union will ment is preparing to release figures be the first ones to give in. which show Boston drivers as some of the highest paid in the country. In any event, both sides are digging "We are much better in for what could be a prolonged organized now than we strike-a strike which will harm were for the last Boston's school children the most. strike. We're in pretty good shape . .. I see a lot of enthusiasm." -Tess Ewing. ~ Colonel (Ret) Dan Dell'Elce of Brighton, right, was recently elected a vice president of USO New England, the national organization that Bob Hope "We are much better organized now made famous during World War II. Dell'Elce is a veteran of the Vietnam con than we were for the last strike," coun· will be back flict and as a combat infantry officer was awarded the Combat Infantryman's tered Ewing. "We're in pretty good Badge as well as earning a Purple Heart for wounds received in action at shape . . I see a lot of enthusiasm." Dau Tieng, Republic of Vietnam, 1970. Left to right are USO New England · The school department has said it next week President John Cuomo; Judge Joseph V. Ferrino who is president justice will not ask for an injunction in order of East Boston District Court; retired Army Gen. William C. Westmoreland; to force the drivers back to work. and Dell' Elce, at a recent Freedoms Foundation Dinner honoring General Without a contract, the strike is a le gal, and there is no legal footing for Westmoreland. such action.
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Governor Michael Dukakis signed benefits to victims of child, spouse, and into law last week new legislation that elder abuse; the provision of compensa allows coverage for psychological coun tion to victims who incur expenses for seling for crime victims and their fami mental health counseling; the extension lies, and provides compensation to of benefits to visitors and tourists vic victims of domestic crimes and child timized in the state; the elimination, for abuse. victims of rape and claimants over the The new law incorporates proposals age of 65, the requirement that there be made by the Governor and the Gover a $100 minimum loss to be eligible for nor's Statewide Anti-Crime Council, compensation; and the elimination of the Attorney General, the Mass. Vic the $100 deductible for all victims. tiin/Witness Assistance Board, and the Mass. Coalition of Battered Women Said state Senator George Bachrach, Service Groups. co-sponsor of the bill, "These amend Among its provisions are an increase ments strengthen a good law and pro in the maximum possible award from vide fuller and fairer compensation to $10,000 to $25,000; the extension of victims of violent crimes." Over-counter drugs exempt from sales tax
In a move that will lower the cost of the sales tax, if prescribed by registered over-the-counter drugs to Mas physicians. sachusetts residents, and in particular ''The ruling promotes a policy consis tent with the belief that people should Honeyw.ell, 1·nc., DeV~e Paint Co. and John Dioglio Paint have pitched in to the state's elderly, state Revenue Com donate time and supplies for a much-needed repainting of Brighton High School. missioner Ira Jackson has ruled that not be taxed on required medication,'' prescribed over-the-counter medicines said Rowland in a news release. By the ~nd of the two-month, 3500 man-hour job, all 60 classrooms and hall are exempt from the state sales tax. Rowland added, however, that the wa~s will bear a fresh coat of paint. Pictured are Honeywell employees (left State Elderly Affairs Secretary ruling applies only to those over-the to right) John Scully, Peter Barbalias and Joan Salvucci. Richard H. Rowland last week an counter remedies that are prescribed by nounced that medicines such as aspirin a physician. Non-prescription medi False alarms cause fire dept. to remove boxes and cold remedies are now exempt from cines remain taxable. Plagued with a growing number of Among the alarm boxes slated to be false alarms in Allston-Brighton and removed in Allston-Brighton is one at ·Refugee coalition sponsors benefit concert throughout the city, the fire depart the intersection of Chestnut Hill On January 14 the Boston Asian promoting greater cultural understand ment has decided to remove a number A venue un.d Academy Hill Road and Refugee Coalition (BARCO) is sponsor ing among all Boston's ethnic groups. of alarm boxes that have been repeat another located at the intersection of ing a benefit concert featuring a num The concert will feature three promi ed targets of false alarms. Lake and Kenrick streets. Of the 34 ber of local rock bands to be held at the nent Boston bands, including the Del By doing this, the department alarms issued from these boxes last Metro dance club on Lansdowne Street. Fuegos, Adventure Set, and Life On figures it can eliminate 1,685 of the year, all were false. BARCO j.s a SE:ven-member group Earth. Sponsors of the concert include some 30,000 false alarms that occur an that formed last spring in the wake of Kitty Dukakis and the Mayor's Office nually throughout the city. According Pulling a false alarm is a mis several violent attacks against mem of Business and Cultural Development. to fire department estimates, nearly demeanor that can result in penalties bers of Boston's Asian refugee commu The theme for the event is "Don't Fight two-thirds of the runs by Boston fire of up to a $500 fine and a year in jail, nity. The grq.µp is dedicated to the Difference.'' fighters tum out to be false alarms, unless pulled during a fire, in which each at a cost of more than $800 to the case it is a felony. Police Department to auction off vehicles city. The Boston Police Department, in department. No deposits or checks of Meetings answer questions. conjunction with the Traffic and Park any kind will be accepted. Additional Coming up on Tuesday, January 14, ing Department, will hold a vehicle auc ly, all vehicles must be removed from at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW in Oak Square, tion at the traffic and parking lot at 117 the lot before 3 p.m. on January 7. .City Councilor Brian McLaughlin there will be a meeting to discuss a pro will Southampton St. More than 90 vehicles Failure to do so will result in forfeiture sponsor a public meeting to discuss posed development by Alan Green on of variuos types (and conditions) will be of the payment and the vehicle. a proposal for four single family town the St. Sebastian's property in Bright houses at 39-45 Haskell Street, Allston, auctioned. All vehicles are sold as is, with no on Center. The meeting is sponsored by Successful bidders in each instance warranty of any kind beyond descrip on Tuesday, January 7, at 7:30 p.m. at City Councilor McLaughlin, the Bright will be required to pay for the vehicle tions set forth in notices by the the Jackson-Mann Community School, on Allston Improvement Association, in cash only, according to the police department. 500 Cambridge Street. The developer the Oak Square Association and the and architect will be in attendance to Washington Hill Civic Association. Two Great Rates! Don't Miss These up to 36 months 10.75% High Yields Now! up to Effective a months 11.50% Term Rate Yield up to 60 months 12.50% · 1 year Certificate Deposit 9.00% 9.38% Fixed Rate 18 month ~Equity Loans: Certificate Deposit 9.50°/o ·9.92°10 2•12 year :~ 12.75% Certificate 9eposit 9.75°/o 10.20°10 All Deposits lnsured In Fun • upto ($500 minimum. Rates subject to change without notice.) .- ==~ 120 months 13.75% Blue Hil Credit union BEACON ~ at Harnrd street CO·OPf.RATIVf. ll'OOldlne ·~ 711·5810 1929 Co~onwealth ·Ave., Brighton Telephone - 254-6200 PAGE4 THE ITEM January 3, 1986 ON LOCATION Order your pizza but videos aren't allowed!. .. By Clyde Whalen elections should be every other month. *** and got some of the other side of the No man's land Some folks muttering that, along story. Mario Verrocchi's Allston Pizza, Inc., with all the good things it does for Although I take a dim view of a new at 190 Brighton A venue, on the comer Brighton A venue at Allston Street is young folks, the West End House also bureaucratic office that, within the first of Quint, was denied a new license to a perfect spot for a demolition derby. brings into the neighborhood a small six months of operation, is already han operate a couple of video machines, in There should be a "no right tum" sign percentage of undesirable youth who ding out awards, I must report that herited from the former owner in a pur on Brighton at Allston; a "right tum pilfer, vandalize and otherwise oppress Mr. Mandel, a lawyer, seems qualified chase that took place in November only" sign on Brighton, coming off the region. and capable. 1984. The reason given, according to Allston and also off Quint. Coming out *** When asked if he thought the Boston Mr. Verrocchi, was "for the good of the of Osco's there should btf' "right tum T & W Superette on the Brighton office necessary when there is a state neighborhood." . only" signs to direct all traffic toward Ave., comer of Quint is under new office to handle the same problems, he Small businesses like Allston Pizza Union Square. The conditions existing management and has been completely pointed out that state policy is much often depend for part of the rent on just now will lead to accidents and possible remodeled. looser and hasn't the outreach. He also such machines. fatalities. I have deliberately neglected *** said that the gay community is not "The machines are for customers to to mention putting a light there be The fancy canopy over the entrance specifically covered by the state to the while away the time waiting for their cause by the time they'd get around to to 69 Quint A venue makes the rest of extent of David Scondras' proposed or orders," said Verrocchi. "I don't let completing such a project, half of the place look shabby. The windows dinance in effect at the present time. kids hang around during school hours Allston could be wiped out. But what need painting and puttying; indeed at The Boston Human Rights Commis or any other time, for that matter," he do I know? ground level the cellar windows are in sion, funded by taxpayers of the City said. great disrepair; some broken and Boomtown of Boston through the City Council, "I don't understand how they can stuffed with rags. If the canopy signals runs about $130,000 per year. At pre have machines of this type all around Since the Boston Symphony will lend the end of the fixup, it, and the cast iron sent about halfway through its first an the neighborhood and deny me the its harmonics to other than the fence protecting the newly planted nual schedule it has, according to Mr. same right. I particularly don't under Esplanade this coming fiscal year, I shrubbery, are somewhat like perform Mandel, already sent its first report to stand why they came up with the 'for suggest that the howitzers used for the ing plastic surgery on a terminal the mayor and will soon have a report the good of the neighborhood' reason. booms in the "1812 Overture" be turn patient. ready for the City Council. We've run a clean business, free of trou ed around by the Massachusetts Na *** These reports will be in the public do ble." tional Guard and aimed where they will Due to all the recent publicity anent main. Any taxpayer interested in ob do the most good: at those politicians Political hallucinations Brian McLaughlin and Harold Brown, taining a copy of same need only who made promises they never intend Twin Donuts has become a local tourist contact his City Councilor. Picture a choir of 8th Congressional ed to keep. attraction. People from as far away as District candidates gathered outside Happy Birthday Progress Somerville and Hyde Park sit around, the new residence of Joseph Kennedy sip their coffee and wait for something January 11th, 1986; remember the in Brighton singing, under the direction Getting there used to be half the fun; good to happen. date. It'll be a happy birthday party for of Billy Galvin, the old spiritual, "It now it's half the aggravation. long-time ITEM contributor Anna Ed Ain't Necessarily Joe." *** Local talk A flip of the coin mundson. Anna is just 25 years Promises, promises younger than the Congregational Back fence gossip has it that the re After the bad rap I gave the Boston Church in which the party will be held, The abandoned auto tow-offs have cent raise in rents on the business level Human Rights Commission in my last by invitation, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The fizzled and the business district is is connected to the influx of new column I can only report that I talked special affair is being handled by An ankle-deep in trash again. Maybe the businesses in the area. to its executive director, Fred Mandel, na's three sons, David, Jack and Bob. LEI IERS
Immunizing children is dren in our country are vaccinated ty. There should be more like you who against the major life-threatening child Bill Martin is an asset are not afraid to speak up. goal worth supporting hood diseases, nearly four million chil· for speaking his mind To the Editor: dren die yearly of measles, tetanus, George Franklin diptheria, whopping cough, tubez:culo To the Editor: As much of the holiday season is a time sis and polio. Immunication programs in Turkey, Nigeria, Bolivia, Ethiopia Franklin is keen-edged of celebration, it can also be a time of Have been reading the letters to the and India report dramatic results in stress and frustration. Instead of joy, editor with great interest. Seems to me To the Editor: saving young lives, but most undeve many of us find fatigue and lassitude that people are great in talking about as we vie with crowds of shoppers all loped nations still have no means of what is wrong in this area but, when it Thanks a million for providing a fo intent on choosing the perfect gifts, the protecting their children. Passage of comes to putting things in writing, rum for George Franklin. George tells prettiest wrappings, the brightest or the Universal Child Immunization Act they really shy away. it like it is without pulling any punches. naments. While it is easy to become will give 40 countries with two-thirds He lays it on the line and isn't afraid bogged down by the season's demands, of the developing world's youth a Bill Martin is certainly not a shy fel to call a spade a spade. His hard-hitting it is easier still to select one gift that chance of immunizing most of their low. He says what he thinks and that columns are like a keen-edged plow cut· costs nothing, isn't found in a store, children by the end of the decade. is what this country is all about. ting through the cracked and hardened By taking the time to contact your and renews the true spirit of the Those among us, such as Bill Martin, platitudes of knee-jerk liberals and pan· holidays. representatives and senators, you can tywaist politicos. He shoots straight reaffirm the value and miracle of every are really important people. They say On Dec. 10, 14 members of the House what they think without fear or favor from the hip and has no truck with ob of Representatives (including Rep. Con human life. Urge your legislators to fuscation. support H.R. 3894 andS.1917, and you and that is as it should be. He is not te, R-Ma.) and three senators co afraid of speaking out. Everyone does Some may disagree, some may sroop sponsored the Universal Child Immu will have given a gift in the spirit of to sarcasm, but George calls 'em like he responsibility and love that will utli· not have to agree but they should at nization Act of 1986. This legislation is least read what he has to say. sees 'em. instrumental in achieving the United mately make this a healthy and peace Keep up the good work, George! Nations' goal of immunizing all the ful world. Bill. I commend you for being an as world's children by 1990. While chil· Grace Houghton set to the Allston-Brighton communi- Ezzit Wurr & 57 others
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MOST MODERN MAN don't just do "J," I do every letter in "What?" said my friend. however, must come at the right time. the alphabet. Any blasts from car I started to repeat myself, then swal "Snorflel" horns sound to my ears like little birds lowed my words. The Garden State. (This is the internationally· chirping merrily. Should I get behind recognized expression for "I just woke 'Lost' in love "Someone switched cars," I said fi· the wheel of a car myself, it's strictly u~.") nally. "Must be a practical joke." By Christopher Kenneally DWE-Driving While Enamored. "I'm sorry, it's me. Go back to sleep, One evening not too long ago, I went We found another car just like mine I'll call later." The way I see it, a man in love ought on a date to a rock concert. We walked three aisles down. A couple was stand· Two hours hence. to be able to do some things right. It back to my car with the music still ing around it and I thought they looked never works that way for me, though. swelling in our ears. My . heart was a lot like us. She looked cold, he looked She answers the phone again, this swelling too, with a different kind of cold and stupid. time with a quick swallow and a gasp Other guys make moves. I take falls. for air. And where is all that air they say I'm music. I chatted aimlessly-I knew she "Have you seen a red Dodge any· supposed to be able to walk on? Noth· couldn't hear me-and spent five long where?" the fellow said. "I'm eating lunch!" ing but ground on the bottom of my minutes trying to get the key to open "Sorry, I'll call later." "With New Jersey platesJ" I asked. shoes. the car door. Feeling not very gallant An hour hence. No answer. and a little bit cold, I asked my friend He nodded and I pointed. An hour and five minutes hence. Love is supposed to make one feel to give it a try. No luck there either, so "I just got· out of the shower!" slightly self-conscious, but I get the op it wasn't simply a matter of romantic "This one got Mass. plates?" I asked "I give up! All I wanted to do was posite reaction. I guess you'd call it be error. him. say 'hi."' ing self-unconscious. "Well, you've said it three times al· Cars began pulling away from us on He nodded again. We looked deep On the city streets, I become a into each other's eyes and found a kin· ready today." all sides. Soon the parking lot would be "Is there a good time to call?" menace to pedestrians and cars alike. empty, a nightmarish black sea of pave ship there. I have never felt more sor· Tacking my way along the sidewalk ry for someone else in my life. "I'm not here very often and when I ment and our car the only island on it. am I'm either eating or sleeping or tak· like a sailboat, my head is down, my Desperate and now very cold, I walked eyes are glazed. This attitude has I can't even make a proper telephone ing a shower. I don't mind if you call. around the rear of the car to try the You can call me again if you like." helped me discover a variety of recipes other door. call when I'm in love. This troubles me for omelettes, milk shakes and mixed because I enjoy the odd sense of mys· "Twenty minutes?" drinks. New Jersey license plates. They're tery and intimacy in a phone call, the "Give me thirty minutes. Talk to you supposed to say "Massachusetts." simple pleasure of keeping the conver· soon.'' When I cross the street, I give new "I've been trying to get into someone sation going like a friendly game of ten· "Right. Bye." meaning to the term "jaywalking." I else's car," I said. nis. The right sort of phone call, "Bye."
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Sales 7 weeks $35 I GALLON plus rink admission • and rentals of surgical sup soc child. $1.00 adult : plies are handledl and we Starts • st.ock blood pressure instru· ments for home use, and Mid-Jan. ! Jobst Stride support socks Call now for I registration Info for men. Open: Mon thru Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am· : 527-1936 6pm. The entire staff at • KELLY'S wishes you and • BAY STATE your family a happy, I• SKATING healthy New Year. •, ...... SCHOOL . PAGES THE ITEM January 3, 1986 · BU hospital offers seniors easier access plan University Hospital at Boston University Medical Hospital's willingness both to listen to and act on our service physicians on the attending staff of the Hos Center is the first hospital in Massachusetts to concerns. University Hospital is the first hospital to pital similarly to accept Medicare assignment and to develop a special program to improve senior citizens' enter into an agreement like this," said Mary Wil participate in the Medicaid program. access to hospital services. liams, chair of the senior action negotiating commit The Hospital will continue to apply a sliding scale The program, called "University Hospital's Senior tee. "We hope other hospitals will follow their to those portions of the hospital treatment paid by in Care Program," was developed following several example." dividual seniors with annual incomes below $10,500. months of discussions with representatives of the Abercrombie and Williams described the process Percentage reductions will be applied to any medicare Massachusetts Senior Action Council (MSAC), a that led to University Hospital's pace-setting Senior copayments, deductibles and preadmission deposits. group of senior citizens that focuses on the needs of Care Program. Following an open community meet For example, an individual with an income below low-income seniors. ing at which several seniors voiced their problems in $6,300 annually would be billed 20 percent of full The program was announced December 5 by J . dealing with complicated hospital organizations, charges, or of a preadmission deposit. Scott Abercrombie, Jr., M.D., president of University Abercrombie committed the Hospital to discussing University Hospital staff will work with represen Hospital, and Mary Williams, chairperson of the their concerns, point by point, in later meetings. Over tatives of the MSAC to make bills easier to under MSAC committee that met with Hospital officials to a five-month period, senior officials of the Hospital stand. Currently, bills indentify procedures and tests develop the program. and a representative committee of MSAC met to by numerical code; the group will work to develop In announcing the program, Abercrombie said, develop the program. language that helps to explain the items on a bill. "Through our work with the Massachusetts Senior The program includes the following features: To make the billing process easier to understand, Action Council, we believe that University Hospital's The Hospital will reduce fees by approximately 50 the Hospital has designated a member of its financial new program will make less complicated for our elders percent for commo~ preventive services used by se services staff to handle all questions and complaints the experience of dealing with a hospital. With all of niors. Such services include eye care, routine physical from senior citizens. The telephone number of this bill the changing regulations that affect how hospitals examinations and podiatry. ing specialist will appear on all bills. The Hospital will and physicians are reimbursed for treating the medi The Hospital will continue to assure that its own also make an additional phone call to patients with cal needs of seniors," Abercrombie said, "we think it outpatient departments accept hospital reimburse outstanding bills to arrange a payment plan before is important to simplify how we communicate with ment as payment in full for patients insured by turning such a bill over to a collectio agency. our elder patients.'' Medicaid or Medicare. The Hospital will continue to accept uninsured pa "We were pleasantly surprised with University President Abercrombie will encourage fee-for- tients on an emergency basis. The Hospital has recommitted itself to the principal that a patient's language will not be a barrier to ac quisition of health care. Admitting and patient information forms have been translated into Chinese, French, Italian, Protuguese, Vietnamese and Span ish. In addition, bilinqual personnel will be available to interpret for non-English-speaking patients. SENIORS 'Wellness Program' to begin on Jan. 6 The Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Center, formerly the Allston Brighton Senior Center, is a participant in the WELLNESS NETWORK, a com munity-based health promotion program sponsored by Central Boston Elder Services. A new ten-week Wellness Group will begin on January 6, 1986. This group will meet on Mondays and Fridays from 1:30 to 3:00. This program focuses on fitness, nutrition, medical and dental self-care, stress management, personal health management and environmental safety. Bill Washington, who conducts the Wellness Program, plans to recruit and train volunteers who will then train additional seniors in wellness prin ciples. According to Washington, "The program's intent is empowerment. Participants need to become physically and socially empowered-through feeling better they'll be able to take charge of their lives." The Wellness Group is free and open to new par ticipants. Please call the Center at 254-6100 for ad ditional information. The Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center hosted its fourth annual Holiday Party on Friday; December 13. Performers included Kim Olson and Her Silvertones, Lillian Blinderman and Her·Very Best Seniors, Doris Babbin, Mary McNul ty, and Rita Mulkern and the Senior Center Square You shouldn't wait to see the doctor. And if your problem is more serious Dancers. This event, which included refreshments, When you're not feeling well, you want than you had thought, you will be was attended by over 150 community seniors. happy to know that there is still another The Senior Center will host a coffee hour on Mon the best in health care. But you don't d&y, December 30 from 1:00 to 2:30. Community want to sit in a crowded room waiting Plus at St. Elii.abeth's - all the backup elders interested in learning more about Senior to see the doctor. And now you don't resources of a major medical center are Center programs, and those interested in meeting have to. available to help you feel well again. other seniors are welcome to attend. Staff from the Mayor's Commission on Affairs of At St. Elii.abeth's we understand Quality Care Plus - the kind of care the Elderly will be distributing DISCOUNT TAXI what is important to you. Prompt, people expect from St. Elii.abeth's. COUPONS and conducting registration for the SIL expert medical attention from people Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to VER PAGES at the Senior Center on Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holi from 1:00 to 4:30 and Thursdays from 9:00to12:00. who care. At a cost you can afford. A special four-session "Gentle Exercise" program That is why we have developed days, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. will begin on Friday, January 17, from 11amto12 Quality Care Plus, an innovative health Conveniently located next to the noon. Subsequent sessions will be held on January care system, tailored to your needs. Emergency Treatment Center at St. 24, 27, and 31. Interested individuals may also wish to attend an introductory talk on January 14 from High quality care - promptly. Elii.abeth's, 736 Cambridge Street, 11 am to 12 noon, entitled "What Good Health With Quality Care Plus there are no Brighton, 789-2601. Means to You.'' Both the talk and exercise sessions parking problems, no worrying about No appointment necessa:ry. will be led by Dr. Steven Hecht of Healing Hand Chiropractic in Brookline. waiting, or difficult to find offices. The Senior Center will sponsor two trips in You will meet right away with a February. These include a performance of "The doctor who will really take the time to , Juniper Tree" at the American Repertory Theatre listen to you. Treatment begins almost on Sunday February 16. Theatregoers will also en joy a delicious brunch. The cost for this program as soon as you walk through the door. QUALITY is $24.00. On Sunday, February 23, interested Whether you suffer from a backache, Seniors will travel to the Park Plaza in Boston to sore throat, sprain, or any other minor PLUS enjoy a performance of "Forbidden Broadway." The CARE cost of this program is $24.00 and includes lunch medical problem, Quality Care Plus is · at the Polo Club at Lafayette Place. Reservations now open and ready to serve you. St. Elizabeth's Hospital are required for these performances. Interested in Seven days a week, 365 days a year. 736 Cambridge Street, Brighton, MA dividuals should contact Martha A very at 254-6100 for more information or to make reservations. January 3, 1986 THE ITEM PAGE7
Development fever continues Year Several developers tried to woo continued from page 1 Allston-Brighton residents with proposals that would have brought more housing here-housing that, for the most part, would be for the luxury class. Among them: 56 units at 55 Brainerd Road; 24 units at 80 Ashford Street (which was dropped); 180 units in Union ~quare; 16 units at 41 Gard ner Street; 15 units at the comer of Malverne and Ashford Streets, (vari ances were denied by the city Zoning Board of Appeal); 48 units at 1933 Commonwealth A venue, (variances were denied) and 22 units on Chestnut Hill A venue, (variances were denied). BroWn has also presented plans for two additional floors above the North Eastem Mortgage Company building in Packard Square for commercial use. In addition to Rappaport's building and Brown's projeet on North Beacon, projects are currently under construe, tion at 80 Brainerd Road, 41 Ashford Street and 80 Gardner Street. with the city in December 1984, when Community Health Center, loses her New openings this year included Em BU purchased the Commonwealth Ar job due to cutbacks in funding from St. was given two cash payments totalling bassy Suites Hotel on the site of the mory from the state. The agreement Elizabeth's Hospital; $2,500 by Boston developer and land former Coca Cola plant in Allston in said that any property BU purchases •Harold Brown donates 10 trees for lord Harold Brown between October August and "Harvardview," a 50,000 or leases outside campus boundaries planting in Packard Square; 1984 and February 1985. McLaughlin square foot office building on Western must first be approved by the Boston •Jesse Jackson gives the commence subsequently turned the money over af Avenue, in September. Also, St. Redevelopment Authority. Mayor Ray ment address at the Brighton High ter the second meeting, Weld said, and Elizabeth's Hospital opened a $47 mil mond Flynn denied the leases, and BU School graduation in downtown was cooperating with federal authori lion patient care facility. subsequently rented several hundred Boston; ties. It is still unknown why McLaugh And Boston College will begin con rooms in the Sheraton Hotel to accomo •Peoples Federa,l Bank is discovered lin accepted the money, what it was struction on a $17 million sports center date incoming students. to be giving mortgages to finance intended for, why it was not handed in the spring. investor-owned condominium con over immediately, and why the infor versions; mation was not released prior to the Also in '85 •The Boston Community Access and election. There were several other significant Programming Foundation cablecast events that occurred during 1985, in the first live, international public ac cluding: cess teleconference from Nairobi, Brown faces own troubles •William Donlan is elected to the Kenya, into the Jackson-Mann School. Brown, 60, was previously indicted in Boston School Committee, replacing The conference was based on a discus September by a federal grand jury on William Marchione, who did not run for sion of the ending of the decade for one count eaoh of bribery and perjury another term; women, proclaimed by the United Na in connection with his construction of •the state Department of Public Util tions in 1975; 64 townhouses on the former Duddy ities grants permanent licenses to bus •The 2nd annual Allston Brighton Tire lot on North Beacon Street. He is companies to operate shuttles through Parade, 3rd annual Community De accused of paying.$.1,000 .in cash to an , Allston-Brighton for the Medical Area velopment Corporation Ethnic Fes employee of the city Inspectional Serv Service Corporation (MASCO), which is tival, the Brighton Board of Trade Fair ices Department to get a lowered cost and the Brighton Congregational estimate and permit for the project. In leasing 350 parking spaces at a Har vard University parking garage on Church Flea Market are all held on one May, he allegedly testified before a fed weekend; eral grand jury that he never made a Western Avenue; and to Boston University; •The Allston Brighton Senior Center cash payment to any city employee. is renamed the Veronica B. Smith The case is awaiting trial. •Closings: the Mary Lyons School and the District One office of the Multi-Service Senior Center in a Boston Public School system; and the ceremony attended by about 200 10-bed pediatric unit at St. Elizabeth's people; Kennedy to become Brighton resident Hospital; •Hurricane Gloria takes her toll on Joseph Kennedy announced in De Allston-Brighton with several power cember that he'd become a candidate •Anniversaries: Mount St. Joseph Massport 'ot coming to A-B? celebrates its lOOth-year anniversary outages and fallen trees throughout the for the 8th Congressional District"race, Massport developed plans this sum community; joining a field that also includes State with events, including a special liturgy mer to establish a 265-car satellite by Cardinal Bernard Law; The Allston •Cablevision fails to secure a lease for Senator George Bachrach and State parking lot on Cambridge Street. C-om a studio at 1168-1170 Commonwealth Representatives William F. Galvin and Brighton Housing Alliance celebrates munity leaders still intensely oppose its 5th anniversary and takes steps to Ave., for neighborhood access Tom Gallagher. Kennedy also said he , the plan. Currently, Massport is con begin incorporation as a non-profit or programming, after months of negoti would be giving up his Marshfield ducting,an enviromental impact study, ganization; the Brighton Publick ation with Hamilton Realty; home and soon be moving to Bigelow required by the state Executive_Office •Newton developer Alan Green se Street in Brighton. Theater celebrates its 15th anniversary of Environmental Affairs, which is ex season with such presentations as cures a longterm option on the formei: pected tO be ready for distribution this Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's St. Sebastian's property; month. - · Dream and the Marx Brothers' A Day •Most of the Indochinese residents A parking space of one's own in Hollywood; -on Carol A venue that were overcrowd Residents of Lake Street, the St. •about 150 people participate in the ed into apartments are relocated follow Elizabeth's Hospital area, South All Caucus challenged mayor's neighborhood clean-up; ing an order from a Boston Housing ston and Corey Hill have some parking The State Democratic Party ruled •Dr. Mary Ann Healey, longtime Court judge. protections now that the city's resident the Ward 22 caucus, which was held in pediatrician at the Joseph M. -Smith -E.S. parking program has moved onto their February to elect delegates to the state streets. democratic convention, invalid. A se The program required 51 percent of cond caucus was held in March, and area residents' signatures. Only members of a ·slate led by former State Cleveland Circle, which needs the most Representative John Melia were re signatures-I, 900 by the last elected. estimate-is still short, but appears to be close to completing its petitions. Daycare plans demolished Critt~nton Hastings House, a multi Rappaport revolts functional women's health center, In January, Mayor Raymond Flynn presented a plan in April for a 34-slot revoked developer Jerome Rappaport' s day~~ center in an unused building on building permits for his controversial its Perthshire Road home. Residents high-rise project at 2000 Common and abtittors were opposed, citing con wealth A venue. The action came after cerns over density, limited access to the the city's law department said two zon road, and because abortions are per ing ordinances were violated: the build formed on the site. A conditional-use ing would have exceeded a 70-foot variance was subsequently denied, and height restriction for that section of Crittenton is now appealing. Commonwealth Ave. and Rappaport did not have a permit allowing him to build within 100 feet of city parkland. BU violates agreement with city Two days after the revocation, Rap Boston University signed leases on paport won a temporary restraining two buildings at 1056 and 1066 Com order to keep the city from enforcing monwealth Ave., citing a severe hous the action. The project is near com ing shortage for students on campus. pletion. The action violated an agree~ent made PAGE8
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More than 600 friends and supporters joined Sen. George Bachrach at his 34th birthday party, Dec. 2 at the Watertown Greek Community Center. Left to right are James Canavan of Cambridge, celebrat ing his 79th birthday; Mindy Arbo, caterer and owner of Savoir Faire of Watertown; Sen. Gerard D' Ami co of Worcester; Sen. Bachrach; Sen. Sal Albano of Somerville; Rep. Mar}t Jane Gibson of Belmont and Arlington; and Middlesex County DA Scott Harshbarger. The Corrib Pub dividual production. There is, he says, an element of Brookline of surprise. "I will never know, as a director, what Theatre the public will seize upon." 201 Harvard St., Brookline To be sure, this involves an element of risk. Of (formerly lrvings) continued from page 1 the .company's six productions, three were ac claimed by critics as "The Best in Boston," while THIS WEEKEND 'Three Sisters'. Rather, I've taken certain elements one received the dubious distinction as ''The Worst FOOTBALL SPECIAL from the text and juxtaposed it with other parts of in Boston." Chekhov's writllig and presented it to the actors," To the question of how he expects the company's Watch the NFL Playoff on Big says Chwat. work to be received by the surrounding conimuni Screen T. V. Saturday & Sunday The actors, he says; are encouraged to ty of Allston-Brighton, Chwat says he hopes that improvise-incorporating those things that seem to as many residents as can will attend a performance. work and eliminating those that don't. Because of "I would very much like to see people from this ·this, and because the director is led as much by his neighborhood come,'' he says, adding that it should Free Hors D'oeuvres own sense of intuition than by any conception of provide a refreshing break from the usual diet of For the Patriots/ Raiders Game what the final product will be, the day-to-day work prime time entertainment provided by television. of putting the production together is less a matter "It's the passivity ofT.V. that I find discomfort of rehearsal than of guiding it thorugh an "evolu- ing," adds Chwat, explaining that by going to a play SeniaB Dally LUNCHEON SPECIALS tion", says Chwat. · those in the audience have exercised an active "I have certain images; I have a certain vision of choice. He applauds the addiction of many Ameri Kitcheri now open on Sundays what will emerge," he says. "But I don't know what cans to the cult film, "The Rocky Horror Picture the final product will be.'' · Show," which for years has attracted audiences that Born 1938 to Russian-born parents, Chwat was dress up in costume and act out scenes during the 16 oz. Draft Beer ... Bass, reared in Paris and educated in the United States. movie. Many, says Chwat, have seen the film up to Guinness and Domestic His initial interest was in opera, but he then turned fifty times. "For them," he says, "it was an alive to theatre and the work of people such as Constan evening." tin Stanislavsky, the father of method acting, and So, invites Chwat to Allston-Brighton residents, BE HERE THIS the great Russian director, Meyerhold, both of "Win yourself away from [the television] for a cou· whom searched for new ways to work in the theatre. pie hours and see :what we're trying to do." WEEKEND I;>uring the 1960s, at the Sam.e time that the avant - The Double Edge Theatre's production of "The · guarde work of New York's "Living Theatre" first Chekhov Project: Work on 'Three Sisters'" will run 232-8787 drew attention, Chwat studied directing in Genna· from January 30 through March 1, with perfor· ny under Walter Felsenstein at the Bareuth Master mances Thursday through Saturday. In addition, Classes. Over the years, Chwat has worked with there will be one or two half-price preview perfor· such noted·directors as Jerzy Grotowski of Poland mances, as well as a special two-for-one rate offered and Andre Gregory. Fluent in English, Frerich, Ger to all Allston-Brigliton residents. man, Italian and Dutch, he and has staged a num tier of productions throughout the United States ·and the world, and has taught acting and directing Library has adult talk group []he yooJ [lhin9 7-1.bout at a number of universities and theatres. In its infancy, avant guarde theatre was not so Programs for · adults at the Brighton Branch much a coherent style, says Chwat, but .simply a . Library; 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, continue 'Dragon <;hej reaction against "conventional''. the~tre and the this week. The P.arent Discussion Group resumes well-structUred play. Now, he says, "there is not meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. All in· such a .clear separation between the avant guarde terested adults are invited to attend. On January 1. The Best Chinese Food. . and the vanguard and everything else, ... neither has 7, Margaret McNamara, Health Services Unit, Pro- a clear direction." -gram Director, Commission on Affairs of the Elder· 2. Open Kitchen (you can watch our. According to·Chwat, "That battle has already ly; Will be speaking about Alzheimer's Disell!Je and chef prepare your favorite dish).·· . been fought . ... Ws not so much of fighting abattle ·issues involVing ~ging parents. . of forms, than df pr.esenting something the artist.. · Following a, holiday break, programs for children 3·. Cleanliness . needs to say." · · · · · · · _will ·r.esume next Tuesday and Wednesday at th\'! 4.· Special Packing Keeps Our. Food· . Still, the work of compani~s :such as .the Double ... ·B.righton J~r.aneh, Libr:ary. . ·: . · . .. Hotter. : . . Edge and directors such'.a8 Chwat give both ai'tis~ . ·. · · ·All~ preschoole'rs are i!ivited to join in th~· fun. at · and· theatre-goer a very new a1.1d . different ex- · .the Tuesday, morning· Story and, Film, .Program :s. 10.years Experience· (at fiv~ dif peii.en~. · . . which is .heJd at 10:30 a.m. Next Tuesday; Janujlry ferept location~). , With its emphasis on improvisation .and.on 'ex·· . 7; our ~s include It's.Tough To Be A Bird and · · ploring new perspectives, experimental theatre ·. The .Frog:Kfog. . .. · .· gives actors "the opportunity to explore an aspect School children ·are invited to . the 3:30 p.m. DRAGON or character that they might never be able to reach ·Wednesday aftem09n Film and Story· Program. · any other way," says Chwat. .· ~ext:Wednesday,Jam.iary8,HighRiseDorikeywill . CMEF . Rehearsals are rigorous and unpredictable, involv- be showi:i. 'In·addltion "The Old Witch,"'a story on ing exercises that work out both the body and mind. · record, Will be presented·. :1 -411 Actors may be required to take an ordiiiary object · Don't forget that on Wednesday, January 15 •. or situation and work with it in a very different there will be a speeial tribute to the late Dr: Martin Washin·g~on St. way-hence such things as the tumbling mat and 'Luther. King, Jr.·on the occasion of his birthday. All . Brighton the variety of objects. . after-school programs b~gin at 3:30 p.m. and la~f •, 782~6500 · .During rehearsals, says ·actor Andrea Dishy, one.hour. . . · "There's a kind Of atmosphere-that we bring more The Individualized Library-Instruction Program .· out of ourselves ... Your using yourself as the real. · · for young adults continues on , Mondays and souree.'' . Thl.irsdays from 4:00 to.5:oo· p.m. The end result, says Chwat, and the appeal of.such . For more information, call the Brighton Branch work to those in the audience, is a distinctly in· Library at 782-6032. All programs are free. ' Janua~3:·~19:8;6------T~H~E;;;;;..;,l~TE~M,;....~----~::::-.:~i::----:------P-A-G~E-,9 HEARABOUTS~
assistant at Harvard, and a communi cations instructor at the University of Michigan, of which she is an alumnus.
Eleven Northeastern freshmen from Allston-Brighton got good news when they received full-tuition freshman year grants through the Boston Grants pro gram. The Program provides full. tuition freshman year grants, made up of federal, state, and Northeastern aid, to qualified students from Boston pub lic schools. The candidates are nominat ed by their high schools; winners are chosen on the basis of financial need, academic records, and leadership poten tial. This year's lucky A-B winners are: Johnny K Chin, Sopheap Keo, Alan S. Lee, Vicky Terzides, John R. Cho, Na Young academician Renee Hobbs. dia Dardashti, Kenneth Fong, Stanis lav Mudrets, Trung V. Phu, Kim-Cuc Renee Hobbs of Brighton has been T. Tran, and Nancy D. Wong. Con named assistant professor in the liber gratulations to all! al arts division at Babson College. Pri The Department of the Army outstanding civilian service medal is presented or to this appointment, Ms. Hobbs was to Dr. John R. Silber, president of Boston University, in recognition of excep an assistant professor in the humani tionally meritorious service to the Reserve Officers' Training Corps and the na ties department at Endicott College. Bank of Boston proudly announces tion during the period Dec. 1970 to May 1985. Lt. Col. Arthur T. Frame (left), She has also been a visiting lecturer at two area promotions: Allston resident Bridgewater State College, a teaching professor of military science at BU, and Col. Wilder M. Snodgrass (center), com Sherry Cann, a graduate of Juniata Col- mand of Area 1, Region 1 Army ROTC, present Silber with the medal for his work on behalf of the university's ROTC program and the nation's. Under Sil ber's leadership, BU's once-floundering ROTC program has grown to almost 500 students. BU is one of only 37 colleges and universities in the U.S. to have all four divisions of ROTC: Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.
lege and the New England School of tor of Nursing Jane Fitzsimmons, and Banking at Williams College, has been 6W Head Nurse Priscilla Sullivan, all named trust officer of the institution; local residents. The patient's family William L. Duncliffe of Brighton has also donated funds for a seascape paint been promoted from management ing in memory of his love of the ocean. trainee to shareholder services officer. Duncliffe is a graduate of the Univer sity of Massachusetts at Amherst. Real estate broker Robert Krauss, son of Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Krauss of The staff of St. Elizabeth's Hospi Brighton, recently received a Masters tal's Seton Pavilion 6W recently wel of Business Administration degree comed the family of the late Mr. Jack from Boston College. Barry to a reception in honor of Mr. Barry's bequest of two cardiac chairs for the new nursing unit. Mr. Barry, a Lloyd Torgove of the Brighton Rama former Seton 6W patient, donated the da Inn, has been keeping up the good St. Elizabeth's nurses gather around a painting donated in memory of form chairs to thank the nurses who provid work; Lloyd was recently been re er patient the late Jack Barry. The painting was presented in a recent ceremo ed special care during his illness. elected vice-president of the Mas Among those nurse3 were Mr. Barry's ny along with two cardiac chairs Mr. Barry bequeathed to the hospital. sachusetts Hotel-Motel Association for . primary care nurse, Ann Leader, Direc- 1986. Bus continued from page 1 Then something happened. Exactly what, is unclear, as neither side agrees. According to the school department and Kennedy, the union "out of the ITEM-IZE blue" made its demands on the issues Your Life Every Friday and of the pension fund and medical WIN With A SUBSCRIPTION coverage. to the According to union spokesmen, the school department and bus companies started reneging on things upon which they had already agreed. [Jg "We went back and the company starting making a lot of changes," says The Newspaper that Allston and Brighton Tess Ewing, former union president Turns To Every Week. and a member of the negotiating team. Specifically, Ewing says the company BE A SUBSCRIBER refused to make some portions of the BE A WINNER! Send us your subscription and we'll contract retroactive. Boston School Supt. Dr. Laval Wilson. Because of these changes, says Ew send you tickets to the Mass. state lottery. ing, the union felt the school depart picket lines, Ewing said, "Our position ------, ment and bus companies were not is that we're willing to talk at any I CLIP AND MAIL I bargaining in good faith, and in time ... We put the last offer on the ta ISubscribe and We'll Send You Tickets tol November added to its demands the is ble and its their turn to come back with I the Mass. State Lottery Instant Game I sues of the pension fund and medical something.'' I Name I -:;3 coverage. Kennedy speculated that the strike I Address I I I "We initially were told by the union would not be a popular one among un I Phone ____ officials, unofficially, that that was an ion membership. "In my opinion, this ...,., _ ___, I 0 1 YEAR $12.00 0 2 YEARS $17.00 insincere attempt, and that they would does not have the support of the wor I Subscribe One Subscribe for Two be taken back," says Kennedy. "But kers ... it's been brought about without I Year We'll Send Years We'll Send You that didn't happen." the full knowledge or support of the l You 2 Lottery Tickets 3 Lottery Tickets t • OFFER GOOD FOR NEW SUBSCRIPTION ONLY As negotiations dragged on, both workers." . I • SUBSCRIPTIONS MUST BE PRE·PAID sides hardened their stance, and this Earlier this week, Kennedy mailed a ,-; I TO RECEIVE LOTTERY TICKETS "'8 1 week it all came to an abrupt head. As letter-to union members outlining the ~------THE ITEM CIRCULATION DEPT. a state mediator shuttled between company's position and the likelihood 475 Harvard Street school and bus company negotiators that the school department would Brookline, Mass. 02146 and union negotiators, the school never accede to the union's demands-a department suddenly broke off negoti move which Ewing said only served to ~~ ations. further solidify the union stance. As school bus drivers took to the continued on page 20