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MAKING WAY FOR UND NOT Cops seek would-be panty thief

By Meghann Ackerman STAFf WRITER olice are looking for a Tlps from suspect who stole a BOIiton Police woman's wallet and then for her underwear on June for staying safe: • Stick It} well-lit, ACI:orcling to the 30-year-old well-traveled streets. she was getting the mail Avoid slloncuts through of her building on . wooded Ilreas, parking qh"s"'ick Road around 8:30 p.m. lots and hIleys. unknown man came up her and put his arm • Don't !lash large amowlts her neck. The suspect, of cash

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By Meghann Ackerman STAFF WRITER , ofdeab. , Allston resident George Cook.' n't happy about the im tole pending closing of the Brighton Kmarl But with Com Pops down to S2.50 per box, he can't stay away from the going-Boston "It's not very good. H3(Vard Kman moved inld the West acces ~ to work out a ern Avenue site after Caldor's, M .y of the shoppers com to police, after the man, who said Chang was al will do whatever they want," deal with the missing, Chang iesti legedly going to pay him to said Cook. But, after saving which had previously occupied ing t of KmaIt on Wednesday the spot, declared 1I11DkrupICY· afternoon were not longtime KMART, page 6 to his insurance company steal his car, but that the man $1.44 per box of cereal, admit- he had all sets of keys, Po- was never paid. Co [lie writ r taekl s the ible By Lois Welnblatt CORRESPONDENT "" bothered me all the When most peopl think of different ways the story comOcs, the Bible docon't imme diately come to mind, but for a could be told and how it local graphic novelist, the two go wasn't being told." hand in hand. •1 Allston-Brighton .dent A. A. David Lewis , David Lewis, 28, puplisbed his first full-length graphic novel, '''The Lone and Level Sands," in being brought up, even if he was 2005 and has heell receiving on the other side of it." praise from the comlc book in- The graphic novel has also dustry ever since. heen nOnlinated for three Harvey The novel tells the Iliblical tale Kurtzman Awards, which are Dwelling of the Jewish Exlldus from judged by cOmOc-book profes l ~ Egypt, but in a nontraditional sionals. 'The Lone and Level on art at '- way, humanizing th characters Sands" is up for "Best Original instead of glorifying them, and Graphic Novel," and Jenn Forest Hills taking a controversiullook at the Rodger~, the woman who added story through the eyes of the color to the piece's illustrations, Egyptians instead of the Jews. is a contender for ''Best Col Most recently, th novel won orist." Lewis himself is compet ing forthe title of ''Best New Tal the Howard E. Day I'rize, award ent." The winners will he ed every year for outstanding . announced in Septemher. 8 achievement in self-publishing. STAFF PIiOTO BY OIMO GOROOH "It's very exciting for us," Dave Sim, an author, artist and CommunIty Notes 10 A.D ..1d lewis, author of "The Lone In New England Comics on Lewis said. "We're up against publisher of graphl ~ novels, as T..... d8y afternoon, June 10. The award~llnnll,g author's work. Marvel omOcs, DC COmOcs; the ' CrIme 11 well as co-creator ond judge of he's working past his acted so positively toward '''The big guys." the Day Prize, said Lewis' novel ga ." A nntive of Framingham, 18 is "a very impres", ve achieve "David's a little old to he a experience." Lofle and Level Sands" because Lewis saJd he thinks Sim "he liked that a discussiofl was COMIC, page 7 20 ment for someone ri jlht out of the ct-jld prodigy," he said. ''But it's 19 Call For a Free \I~EL AVTOMOBUE 23 Market Analysisl CIIIIWI'H \CHC BORE \1 COMMERCIAL Political Notebook 3 LOW RATES Sports IE fllJl!) Insurance Experienced a~wers, ~~2t \i. Auto Sh INmut Properties Agency 134 Tremont Street · Brighton , Work Injuries Peoples Oak Square YMCA ph 1317-787-7877 Federal Savings Bank 615 Washington SL Your NeiglJborhood Realto,ql) ilfighlon, MA 02135 1317-787-7876 fa" Allston 229 Nonh Han.rd Sum 556 Cambridge Sf-, Brighton 60 A Brighton Ave. BrighlOO 435 Market Sum • .....""",'_ 617·782·3535 Tel. 617-787-2121 Allston, MA 02134 ~ www.ymcaboston.org <:> (617) 25+<>107' wwwpfsb.oom Y Wltf m C2lshawlnul.com (617) 781 8'"lG9 I ... _FDIC 1 .' TAB eather soaks

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No professionally residents to be part of our Readers Adviso ship. we are tUlcil that you please e-mail spruce up their gardens for Mayor contracted work will be allowed to' ry Network. Readers who join will be sur- us again. recon) 'ng your interest i/l Menino's annual Garden Contest. enter. Entrants must submit php." Gardeners had until July 14 to tographs of their garden with aD( register for the competition pre- official entry form. Judges will US<\ sented by the Boston Parks and the photos to narrow the entrants We want your news! Recreation Department and spon- to five finalists per category. S~ , sors Comeast and visits by contest...... •• valentina lie (781) 43JH!:l165 Welcome to the Allston-Brighton the Boston Her- judges will delltx", • • • • • • • • • • • j • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • , ald. However, "We are proud to mine the winners...' TAB! We are eager to serve as a · . . •... 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y ,' 7,2006 Gabrieli:,Running for suIts

By Jessica M. Smith districts. He thinks additionaJi STAFf WRITER not raising MCAS reqluin'1 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris students ove:rcomei G.lbrieli said that he's all about getting better results than the current administration for the of Education needs July Specials citizens of Massachusetts. But before Gabrieli innovate. [We're] not cilh get results, he needs to survive his party's vating emm,p; we spend billions more in our Whole Body Department pnmary, the same " said Gabrieli of how "Oabrieli, a businessman turned politician, education are spent. All month: 50% OFF w1Jl face Deval Patrick and Attorney General While of students eearn~;~:;~~ Womas F. Reilly this September for the De and degrees each year ir Whole Foods Fish Oil Capsules Ill6trats' nomination. Gabri"ll says that the governor -elect ' In a meeting with editors and reporters for 'l;~~ml ~O~fl p~reventing citizens from Tuesday nights: tIle·)\[\ston-Brighton TAB and other Commu N for more affordable nity Newspaper Company publications last An~f>nta, wbere homes cost less Free 15 minute nutrition consultations week, Gabrieli shared his ideas for improving outrageous what the the'commonwealth. Massachusetts," said the '.ef vital importance for the state, according that the average price of tc5' 6abrieli, is in-state investment. He said the eastern part of the state stal\' needs to focus on advanced science and WH'OLE ~ology, He also called for public pensions li~~~~~t~1';~ eagerly louloorusaccom, he was less fot1hcclmUlg fOODS. and-endowed universities to put money back P M,\R I\ l r intO- Massachusetts, ~~~~~~~~tilJ~ about why he's nmtting in ' Gabrieli thinks the state can be further im ,., De ~Hllereo notably later than his PMOTO BY o.\VIO GOROOH "a lot of things," including prpVed by promoting Massachusetts as a place "The Department of Educ on needs to fund BRIGHTON 15 Washington Street 617·738·8187 ~here international corporations can set up De'lloli~ts who didn't feel one of districts that Innovate. [We' re] not Innovating Lt. Gov. Kerry n ___, .. J their headquarters. 'The governor has been a enough; we spend billions more doing the demoraJizer to the state of Massachusetts," same thing,' said gubernatorial candidate candidacy is not a anticlu4 Gabrieli said of Republican Governor Mitt Chris Gabrlell. it's a aritique of Roinney, who is not seeking a second term. Healey." Save big on 'One area where Gabrieli already has experi Gabrieli, who sends his kids to private schools, Jessica' CM be reached is an advpeate of longer school days, especial- e~.: is working with the education system, dentures. '- Citing rise in heroin ~~aths, · Free denture consultation ." I' · Premiwn custom~crafted dentures · Immediate denrures available · We work with your insurance plan governor vetOt~S nE-AE-A~ .... e bill · Repairs and relines while you wait · Full-service dentisny By Priscilla Yean through intravenous drug use has declined "-OUIOUJ'~1P said the governor is the Olle ""n,.. STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE from 32,11 percent of new cases in 1997 to 15.7 ing the message, as opposed to · 10% senior discount nents of mq lOW, because he recently cut BOSlDN - Citing an inarease in heroin percent of new cases in 2004r the most recent deaths and hospitalizations, Gov. Mitt Romney year for which statistics are aVailable. million a substance abuse tieati1lent AspenDentar vetoed legislation last week that proponents say Over !he same period, t otal overdoses and quest. More reasons to smile. Healey asked if she has any evi,dell<:il will -slow the spread of HlV and hepatitis C by heroin-rrlated hospitalizations have risen. In 1997, tllere were 9,612 beroin-related hospital BROCK[Olj (SOB) 559-2300 :~ OFF making clean needles readily available, with- that p~;~~~ ~::~ the access to clean (HELHSRJRO (978) l\6-ml :"1Il saeCT DENJURES 0111" prescription, to illegal drug users. izations, compared to 17,704 in 2004. Over dies would drug abuse. DEDHAM OBI) 46HI666 r------"roughly the same time pe riod," fatal heroin Healey she does have "good statistic~' fRAMINGHAM (SOB) 210·0055 1«>mney called the legislature'S work "laud MEORIRO O~) lM'l19 ~ 1$.' FREE NEW PATIENT able" in an effort to stop the spread of intra overdoses jumped from 178 to 574. but was with other public health METHUEN (918) Bl1.«011 cials to get . bases of heroin abuse : '0' EXAM & XRAYS venous diseases, such as HlVI AIDS and he She s:Jid Massachusetts i reportedly in the QUIN(Y (611) nJ-99Dl IHI'OOI deaths." RAYliHAM (SOB) 82H565 ,~------paliIis C, but said sigtting the bill would lead to top 5 percent for bernin use in the nation. SAUGUS 081) 1l1.l1OO ''hlrlntended consequences in public health." "We cannot, in good lIlSCience, say we Sen. O'Leary, D-Bamstable, who WEYMOUTH (181) llS·8l55 : 1$.' NO INTEREST . said he was not swprised WOBURN 081) 9ll-m4 : '0' FOR 18 MONTHS ~ :We believe that uPOl) review of this bill that should make needles more ayailable to heroin sponsored , sOOIe of the unintended consequences could be addicts ond we cannoI say to our kids we're Romney's www.asper.dentrom ~------more severe than the benefits that would be making tbe right decision by making needles '11's apprin\l the said. "Decriminalizing ac'ffieved by sigtting the bill. For that reason I available over the counter," said Healey. Holy,*,e Police Chief Aothony Scott, who sav,e peopl,j~ lives." have vetoed the bill that has been brought to my WIll say- it will lower ., de!:k," said Romney. joined Romney at the pres' conference, com " said Rebecca Haag, The move disappointed lawmakers and pub mended the governor for vetoing the legisla of AIDS Aation Committee, lic health advocates who hav~ been lobbying tion, calling it a measure that would "make ''This project reduces the for'tnany years to dearimina1ize needle posses drug deals easier to occur." Two Drop-off Days for v f J\.W,", and bepatitis C with no incnorule sion and allow the sale of syringes in pharma 'Thl:; bill would have taken a valuable tool away from law enforcemen l ~ and that is the ille ci~s. SEHOLD ~- Massachusetts is one of three states in the gal ~ion of hypodem~c needle, which is id~~~~ ,c;sPartyvetoed Chairman "life-saving" coUhtry to require hypodermic needles to be used to make our communities safer," said with the RDOUS rold with a prescription, along with New Jersey Scott, ''This bill would ha ,added to the num ber of fI(!edles we would b! picking up at our a safer and healthier antIDelaware. Romney and Keny W AND TIRES , House and Senate sponsors of the bill reacted parks aftd at our playgrounc ." Last year in AllstQn-Bri on, within a week, If the governors of 47 byrsaying they are hopeful to amass a two what it takes to help stop tlrlrds majority in both branches to override the two resUlents found exposed, used syringes on the street in Allston. And officials, including and hepatitis C, why can't governor's veto. lieutenant governor do mesanl¢'! ,.9ting a dramatic rise of heroin use and a City ClJuncilor Jerry McDermott are now """. ",""on today is a disgrace," ~ decline of HlVI AIDS transmission rate workin to provide more opportunities for safe A5'sistmll House Majority Leader IJ!:>m 1997 to 2004, Lt, Gov. Kerry Healey said disposal for residents w come across these needles, R~:ngilJft;~~~~ni said the governor's ~ing the bill "would send the wrong mes o his focus on "national ~"by making needles readily available to il But Rep. Peter Kootouji;Ul, D-Waltham, co chairmlID of the Joint Committee on Public ltgal drug users. will save lives and I am co,mclqJt ~e feel [the bill] was ultimately misguided Health and co-sponsor of tl·", bill, said the mea sure would inarease public safety for police of ovilrricle his veto and pass this ram'ml 'lI'd did not create the proper balance between health policy," Rushing ~blic safety and public health and in fact it ficers. 'Whatever the governor and ~ay have been addressing the wrong public '1t acluaJJy prote-:;ts all 01 our first responders there will dirty abput addicts, I'm saddened ~th issue," said Healey, because be less needles," said n."e ~IU compassion for the people ~ Healey used numbers to make her case, Sbe Koutolljian, citY of Boston Public Works Drop·off Days ultimately linteract with. Dirty needles put ~d the Department of Public Health statistics He plans to ask for sUPPlrt of the legislators Department will recycle and to override Romney's veto, dicts' nartrlOrs at risk also." Saturday June 17 ~dicate the transmission rate of HlVI AIDS safely dispose residenls' 9:00AM to 2:00PM .. household products containing Parking Lot at POLITICAL TEBOOK hazardous ingedients Residents University of Massachusetts can bring up 10 50 pounds ot Boston Harbor Campus products labeled toxic, fla mmatje, Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester made. th it he will provide fun and excit- Racial Diversity, All of "~",~.l'o " itiative to help ing recreational activities for neighborhoods are hosting reactive, corrosive, or poisonous; o Community outreach and such as paint, motor oil, pesticides, Saturday July 8 ,nung witnesses school-based initiatives that stim re idents." session dialogue groups with solvents, glues, bleach or aIM1OOia· 9:00AM to 2:00PM ulate and maintaiJI poblic aware In hi s new position, Barros to 20 racially and ethnically Public Wor ks Yard. _ 6anded in House ai:n at reinvigorating the verse residents and two based cleaners, weed killer& photos ~ u.s. Rep. Michael E, Ca ness and support. 315 Gardner Street Capuano first fiJ d legislation to .... creational programs by eX]lan,l-1i facilitators. More than 650 chemica~ pocI chemicals, ~ie~ I!mn0's legislation establishing a ing opportunities for the nians have already taken car batteries, propane tanks and West Roxbury pt program for young witness protect juvenile witnesses in 1999 (near Millennium Park). after learning abolll a young boy ylJung people to learn and more than 40 dialogue used motor oil. ~sistance initiatives was funded at M enino has directed project aims to engage Bm;to~i- forced into hiding when be told $il million when the House passed st:engthen the city's ans in candid, respectful authorities about a crime he wit For more information call l:.R. 5672: the Science, State, Jus with local colleges by sions to increase uncler!;tanl~lg 617-635-4959 Ike and Commerce Appropria nessed. tIleir athletes and coaches and build new trust and Proof of residency required, 'We must suppc>rt those who "ns bill, sharing their facilities. ships, For information or to The aty reserves the right to reject materials. take a courageous and against vi have all heard stories about Barros, who grew up ter, visit BC1stonD'ial(lgues.lJriIO[ E''YV e olent arime in their communities. -tpung people who are harassed tile corner from the Mildred call 617442-4519, ext. 263. Boston Public Works Department and even harmed because they are This funding will belp state and local officials eswblish effective enue Community Center, pla.yeJ.~ I " Thomas M. Menino, Mayor 'lrilling to speak out aoout a arime. NBL and later gra£luat,ed programs and expand existing ini Also in this week's ~ ~casazza.Co liilssO let 'is aritical that thefederal govern Boston College as the assist young people who try to ntore than six seasons with ~ the right thing. States and mu Boston Celtics and was a l\Jcpalities cannot do it alone," Barros will become b=rofthe 1995 All StarTearn. ~d Capuano, D-8th. city's new director Off the court, Barros has been ~ Grants may be used to develop "lIIlIer among young people and administer a variety of witness of recreation ill his community. For 17 assistance programs including: Mayor Thomas M. Menino has he has led basketball ~ 0 Counseling services for young appointed Dana Barros, a former " iding scholarships to city ~ tnesses dealing with the trauma Boston Celtic and 13-year NBA develop basketball and life f .;bserving a violent arime, star, as the director of reareation He as also helped to establish .. 0 Pre- and posttrial assistance for the city, coordinate, through the Bosto~ 1 ~r young witnesses and their fam "I am proud to name Dana Bar (:eltics, the Fannie Mae ros to this impOrtant position," gestoration Program for Bos;todl ites. Authentic ~ •- Educational services for said Menino. "Dana is going to ~ !Sidents. for groups call ~ung witnesses who are removed be a great leader for our reare 617 -943-3999 Whisks, ~m or change their school for 'ation department, having grown I)ialogues on Boston's Aromatic ~ety concerns, up in Boston and excelling In aII l!lhnic and racial diIH>n:iIhH Oils & 0 Protective services for young star status. He knOws the value of S Residents of Boston are Special Teas! witnesses and their families when community and has conducted to participate in the Citywide ;; serious threat of harm from the hundreds of free .-linics w;:!! his .Jogues on Boston's EthI'jc ~trators or their associates is fellow NBA stars ::om cnnfident .' ..- TAB .-' Care closer to horne: eghtonre enter open By lois Welnblatt of familial support pelVades the CORRESPONDENT entire organization, which is still : A 96-yeqr-old woman sews pil family-owned after more than 55 : lows for fellow residents. A 98- years. : year-old man is always looking to "One unique thing here is that : start up a conversation. That's the whatever you need you get. We : sort of family-like atmosphere tb'at have a strong support system. You : staff said pelVades Brighton House don't have to fight with a big cor ,Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. poration," she said. : The patients, said Activities Assis Richard Welch, president of : tant Donna Feeley, "have SO much Welch Health Care & Retirement : knowledge and love to give." roup, said the quality of care his : And not only is the environment parents provided when they began : homey, but the conveniently locat tnking elderly people into their : ed rehabilitation facility is allow Braintree home in 1949 remains : ing its patients to stay close to their the same today, though on a much : own homes and their own fami larger scale. , lies. "We are readily available to : As residents of the Allston meet the needs of residents and : Brighton area grow older, their staff right on the spot," he said. housing needs will change, and Richard's brother, Michael, is now, thanks to the recent opening the company's vice president. of the 78- bed rehab center, fulfill Both Feeley and Marchand said ing those needs doesn't have to that Richard Welch is a familiar mean leaving town. face at Brighton House, and Mark Jessup, administrator at Welch said his weekly rounds to Brighton House at 170 Corey the company's various facilities : Road, said he believes the new fa are an important aspect of his job. : cility will have a positive impact "Having this hands-on type ap : on Allston-Brighton because it proach works more smoothly for will allow long-time residents to everyone involved," he said. remain a vibrant part of their com The services Brighton House munity. provides include 24-hour nursing "People who have lived here all care; physical, occupational and

, their life want to stay around their PHOTO BY ZAAA TZANEV speech therapies; social work sup : friends and family, and now [be Patient Dllando "Hoppy' Enftllo, klft, take. a turn at bowling The rehab facility Is part' of the Welch port; and nutrition counseling. In : cause of Brighton House] they Healthcare & Ratlrement Group's Brtghton campus, WhIC.hh~\:~'ffudes as!"~ed-lllvlr.g "om,mu,'nlty and the Baechwood addition, the center offers intra : have one more option," he said. Program, a ce"ter speclallzl~ In I:he care of Alzheimer's I" venous therapy and complex , Together with Providence Not only will the campus allow eer, said, "the nurses are kind, wound care. ~ House, an assisted-living commu residents from Providence House friendly and interested in what you However, "at Brighton HouSe nity, and the Beechwood Program, to receive care at Brighton House "People who have have to say." we recognize that high-qualit}< , a center specializing in the care of and then move back to their assist Feeley said that Duncan care entails more than providihg to stay around : Alzheimer's disease, Brighton ed-living apartment, it will ofli MacLellan participates·in many of medical selVices," Jessup ~. : 'House completes the Welch older individUals wbo come di Mark Jessup, BriltlJtcmHouse administrator the activities the staff plans daily, "Our residents' social and eml) : Healthcare & Retirement Group's rectly to Brighton House from the despite his six strokes and the fact tional well-being is integral1b : Brighton campus. hospital the option to learn mo that he is paralyzed on one side of Welch Healthcare's philosdpl1Y, Jessup said that one major bene about Providence House. gether, despite their valJling: cqjdi where the residents his body. and we are committed to offering 'fit of the continuum of care pro Claire MacLellan and her sister, tions. pressing medical needs. For those like Finlay who are an environment in which residents vided by these three stand-alone Lauchie T. Blake, have both liv "It means a great deal to 'The nurse call light not able to leave their beds, Feeley feel comfortable." . : buildings, all located within yards in Providence House for the past [my brothers]," said MlI(;Le• .llIfI. five seconds without soIT.ej,rle said she facilitates one-on-one vis After discpssing the success : of each other, is that seniors who two years. 1l1cir brothers, Father Blake said she thought the sponding. They always its and activities to ensure that employees have had with imgro'r : have already moved to an assisted Finlay and Dun::an MacLellan, ity of care at both Pro,vidldh<;e with a smile and they're ex~'Cmely each resident feels included. ing residents' health conditillJ1S, : living community do not have to were among the first residents at House and Brighton House accommodating," she "It really is one big family at Marchand had to return to one'dl : worry about relocating again if Brighton Hou M!, and the siblings' "A+," but said she thought Father Fmlay, who Brighton House," she said. her many duties. But before'She : their condition, or the condition of proximity hM allowed them t staff's aJ'tentiveness is espectl~y missionary in Virginia MarChand, head nurse was far off, she turned back. ''111is : their spouse or a sibling, changes. continue spending their days to- important in Brightoo years and now suffers at Brighton House, said that sense really is a special place," she sata.

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~Children's programs at and May's h td of school, sai The income from the elKltlw During the surruner nni.,...,,,n daily basis. ·Reservations can·be Winship needs that the purpoM: of the program i ment will support the m~~~~! morning sessions will made Mondays through Thurs , Newton History Museum to nurture the Interest of middle core operations, which . math and language arts, days, from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. help to raise funds : Hyphenated-Arts, special sum school girls iii science, mathe public-sector fellowship temoons will consist and on from 9:30 a.m. The Winship Elementary ' mer children's programs at New matics and technology, and to ad grams for graduate stull;'nts ~ ~e dance, art and athletics. St\Jdenlts until I p.llI. SChool is aski ng friends '.'aruJ ::ton History Museum for children dress the problem in middle search grants for scholars entering grades six throu.:fl tions will not neighbors to help raise fun4~ ~ :;in grades two to five, have been school that many girls begin t pressing local issues; schllUar will participate in In addition guest card, update audiovisual equiP'll!'''' ~developed in conjunction with lose interest in science. "A major ships and training pfOllf3D1S1 ~or ration and meet with BC erhnlnv_ guests may for photo fOr the school, including ove,· "the Newton History Museum's goal of the prOgram is to foster a local officials; events and brielfin ees to discuss different ct:~~ identification i~r.ner to be ad- head projectors, headsets, tele"\· current exhibit, "Hyphenated- love of science so that many of gs that bring together sch,cjI!!rs Elementary school-age Sl mitted. than 14 siMS and DVD players. v;tIih , Origins: Going Beyond the La these girls will continue to pursue and practitioners to discuss will follow lesson plans must be by an budget constraints, such eblock the sun's rays; crafts, field trips and more. ities, including an Boys soccer program, July 10 hance kindergarten progoW : use of drums in Uganda, hear one making sun dials; making pin lar program hours will be are open Monday through to 14, and girls soccer program, mingo BPS officials have als, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Morlj:Jay : brought from Africa by the stu hole cameras; observing the simi from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., July 17 to U,. both sessions from said that KI classes have ~ through Friday. - dent instructor and make one out larities between waves of water Wednesdays, when the 9 a.m. to noon, at Brinuner and added because there is great.~~ Tuition is $125 a of recycled materials. and sound; constructing model 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. May's Dedham $treet Field in mand for them across the city . • ;- Aug. 16 - Paper Arts of Asia buildings to withstand a simulat Kindergarten through fiftlH!fllde Interested residents of AII to fund the insti day for an academic to the Recreation Co,mpllexl School in Brighton and the 11,ey will follow the K2 (f\WJ tute, which is free to greater tute since its founding in 2000. and recreation program Once registered, McKay K-8 School in East year-olds) curriculum, inclu.

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Krnart makes way for IIarvard up panties KMART, from page 1 of community relation ~ for Har ''It's ill part of a larger plan Charlesview Housing Develop vard. ning plocess," McCluskey ex I . ~O:BBERY , from page 1 man then asked her comment to her and ran off to ment on Stadium Way, which McCluskey explained that if plain "It's really about man fo.. · her wallet, which she /pa:ntie:s, but she refused, ward Englewood Avenue. wduld relocate the housing to the the Charles view residenls' bOOrd aging c anges in a way that ends accepts Harvard's offer, residents up with a situation that has bene over. The woman said him that she was not The victim told police that ~oriner Kn;1art site. man then asked her if she a skirt. The victim she had not been sexually as "Charlesview is still consid would be moving into new hous fit for the community and the ing near Shaw's Supermarket and university and the city. This wearing a skirt, to which that the suspect saulted, nor did she need med ering the offer. We look forward replied that she was not. made a sexually explicit ical help. to 'hearing back from them," public transportation. The plan is could I", a nice complement to sam Kevin McCluskey, director not without its critics, however. the exi',ting neighborhood." Hot Stove, TIPS, from page 1 your body, not dangling by straps. Put a wallet in an outside Cool Music coat or front pocket ad s Howie Day o If you have to use an rum,,.."" it in the daytime. o Don't wear shoes that restricts your movement. Org.JIlizers of the Hot Stove, o Have your car or house hand before you reach the door. Cool Music concert series an nouncu \he addition of six·time o If you think someone is you, switch directions or cross the str",,!. Walk toward Grarnrny award-winning artist an open store, restaurant or house. If you're scared, yell for help. James Taylor to the all-star per formall'JC: lineup. The second annual charity fundraiser takes place on Wednesday, July 12 at The police also these tips for keeping your neighborhood Fenw. y Park beginning at 6 and workplace safer: p.m. The ~econd annual charity lobby local govemment for better lighting in public places. fund-raiser takes place on WedmlSday, July 12, at Fenway o Join or establish a neighl)()~hocod, apartment or office watch to look out for each other and Park, IJeginning at 6 p.m. help the police. Ask the to help your group as well. Thi" special benefit concert o Help out a friend, who's been a victim of crime. Listen, also f,,.tures perfonnances by a sympathize· and don't host of Boston sports, music and elltertainment artists includ ing T' ylor, Buffalo Tom, featur ing Red Sox general manager One Day Installation Theo "'pstein; Howie Day; No Mess ... American Idol semi-finali st No Stress ... 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" Graphic novel tells B ble s CO MIC, from page 1 Lewis grew up reading every thing from comic books to the classics, and every genre in be tween. 'Later, Lewis attended Brandeis University, and it was thllre that his interest in graphic nqvels began to grow. Due to Lewis' fascination with comics from an analytical point of view, one of his professors encouraged him to start writing serious pa pers discussing the comic book medium, "and everything snow balled from there," Lewis said. 'In addition to comics, Lewis said mythology has always in trigued him, and after the release of Dreamworks' "Prince of Egypt" in 1998, he started thinking more seriously about turning an idea for a graphic novel centered around the Exo dus into reality. "It bothered me all the differ ent ways the story could be told Sf"" PHOTO BY ~D GOftOOH and how it wasn't being told," Comic writer A. Oavld lewis been receiving praise from the comic book Industry ever since the he said. publication of hi. first ""...... ~ novel, "The lone and Level Sand • •" Determined to "take the bibli cal sources as fact, but also as graphic novel form, and project, which benefited from sive, childish graphic novels out nonreligious," Lewis said he men thought Mann's their varying backgrounds and there," but nonetheless he chal- • looked to'the Bible, the Qur'an mpMann, a k a Marv Mann, drew th 10 caricature of A.Davld Lewl. style would match the levels of experience. len!!es skeptics to "seriously ex- • (the holy book of Islam) and the TAB. Mann Illustrated lewis' aWlrll-wlnnlng g,&phlc novel, "The the book well. Lewis said he thinks the pop pose themselves to the good other historical sources to in lone and Level' nds." "An illustrator of COlmi,;~ ularity of the graphic novel stuff." form his version of this "Sun to be a storyteller. You comes from its ability to give Sim, who said that Lewis was day School tale." disagreements," he said. "Any Mann. know how to stage a the story of the Exodus signifi the first Day Prize winner to sell Lewis said he wrote 'The discourse it leads to is a great ''There's an aesthetic clarity, mood and emIDt","al cance for even secular individu every copy of the novel he had Lone and Level Sands" in application of it," that goes way beyond what emphasis," said Mann. als and its novelty as "a genre of on sale after the awards cere hopes of "promoting dialogue," But while Lewis' vision written," Lewis said. Rodgers, who began her 10f() graphic novel that isn't touched monies, is looking forward to • whether it be bong religious shaped 'The {"one and Level Mann, who has more fessional career as a col.orisjjust alat." seci ng how Lewis' career pro or multicultural groups, friends Sands," he salt! its success is decade of experience in three years ago, said that To those who dismiss graphic gr sses. or classmates. "I would love re due to his collaboration with comic book industry, said Mann and Lewis made a novels as a medium far inferior "I'm definitely excited to see ally devout people to read it and Rodgers and Ille novel's illus was intrigued by Lewis' creative team because they to straight prose, Lewis con what he puts out next," Sim disagree and then discuss their trator, mpMarlfl, a k a Marv tion to tell an epic story brought unique strengths cedes that "there are bad, repul- sait!. • BayState Fri .• Sat., & Mon. 10-5 • OP Sun. 12-5 ·• Games opening nu.,,~. July 28. Reopening Saturday July 29. ceremony • The Massachusetts Amateur • Spotts Foundation will kick off • this year's Bay State Summer • Games with an opening ceremo Tufted Sofa U mer 841 Sol. Leath« S664 ny, Thursday, July 13, from 7:30 Miaofib« S571 to 9 p.m., at Boston University's (4.",... .'''~, Agganis Arena. 1 jt;., > Athletes and their families are asked to come celebrate the start --- of the 25th anniversary of the Bay ~., lr . Slate Games with a night of en Sofa Leathet 671 Sola Lld national anthem singer Jordan Leandre, the Sora w/2 Recliners Boston Cannons, New England Leather S872 Revolution, the Boston Celtics Microfiber 5753 ~eet Team, !pusic and prizes gjven away byWBCN 104.1 FM 3\ld more. I . • ' The 2006 Bay State Games Hall of Fam,,! Induction Ceremo ny will take place at the ceremo • ny. This yea!1'S inductees are for 3 Pc. Sectional w/2 ~ +c'~",:rs 2 Pc. Sectional wIReciiner mer Boston ~e lti c and Bay State Leather $1631 and Tenninal End Games a1ul1) Dana Barros; devot Microfiber S141 ' 1 Leather S 1435 ed Bay State Games volunteer for Microfiber 51142 15 years Rich Moran; the athletic trainers of Massachusetts who have been with the games since its induction in 1982; and the fIrst executive director of the Bay State Games, Doug Amot. 4 Pc. Sectional 3 Pc. Sectional 4 Pc. 4 Pc. Sectional w/Chaise Also being honored at the Leather S1~9 Leather 51294 Leather S I728 opening ceremony are the win Microfiber 1371 Miaofib« 51050 Microfiber S1383 ning tearns from the MASF Mass Shape Up competition. Sixty teams have been competing for fIve months in Weight Loss (due to a healthy and appropriate diet) or accumulated Activity Miles. Taking fIrst place in the Weight Loss division was the Hampden Lifetime Warranty Gbunty Sheriffs Department Out Removable Foam Encased Sofa Ltather $1011 laws (Ludlow), placing second Coil Spring Seat Cushions was the Emerald Metabolics (Hyannis) and receiving the bronze medal in the Weight Loss division is LAMA-The Flab No More Four (Medford). Winning the gold in the Activity Mile division was the Black and Blue Crew (Braintree), second was the Hampden Country Sher iffs Department Elite (Ludlow), and rounding out the top three in Swivel Rotker Recliner S . eI Rocker Recliner Chair Swivel Club Chair Chair Swivel Club Chair Activity Miles was the Burlington Leather S701 Luther 5591 Leather $296 Leather 5365 Leather 5368 Leather 5301 Recreators (Burlington). Miaonbe, ~524 M.crofib« 5481 Microfiber 5294 Micronber S252 The keynote speaker for this special night will be BU alumnus and moti vation speaker Travis SCANSIT ItaI of. HOWARD Roy. An unfortunate accident NATUZZI DeCoro X MILLER. after only 11 seconds into Roy's fIrst collegiate,> game on the BU . hockey team1eft him paralyzed from the neclt down. Roy is cer tainly an inspiration to aU as his INTE ME WAREHOUSE HOWROOM injury did not stop him from grad uating from BU and going on to 2 Tripp S Framingham, MA start a foundation dedic~ted to spinal chord injury research. Roy V;:::?:f~~~~~!II:I' 10 Minutes from (508) 879 3 Fax: (508) 820-9526 will share his message of hope to I: Shoppers World liOn lin .. , www.frang1haln\\raneh()use.com • Email: [email protected] aU Bay State Games athletes. 01lIO Rtc. 30 West. Tl'lIyd Ippro:t. 1 Rle. 126 South (Conrord St.) follow dtrectlons from Rlt. 'below. For more infoonation, visit . J . 1)5, lrlVd 75 ffft, rum 1m u small island marktd Cbarl~ j. Burkis Jr. Sq. onlo Irvilll St. Make sharp baystategames.org or call the Bay Sulld1ll8 2. NO! ruponslble for rypographlCal errors. Pno& art subjtct to change without notice. 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' j~. First week of July: Hopefully you are feeling a bit more Ie- i 'r laxed this week.. After all, it's the first week of July and for J. many people that means it's time for vacation! In thca:y, this D is one of the easiest weeks ofthe year to travel around the city. ~ New services: Some great new resources have arrived in . ,Allston-Brighton. A great big thumbs up to Brighton 1:I0~ , whose re- · cent opening will all<;>w Allston-Brighton residents needing rehabilita ltive care to receive it right in their own neighborhoods, close to family ,and friends (see story, page 4). And a great big thumbs up to the All ,ston-Brighton Resource Center (see story, page 5). Being WlCmployed lean be a draining experience, and those who go through it often feel .jisolated and alone. Having a place to tum can be very reassuring. • I Expanded health.imurance: The first changes under Massacbu- sens' new universal health insurance law kicked in last weekend, in- · ~creasing coverage for disabled, poor and elderly people. Back in 2002, ,I dental, foot and eye care was eliminated by state governmenl officials ~for those on MassHealth, the commonwealth's Medicaid plan. It was a . I.bad move, hiDing on the most vulnerable people who need those services. 'I Last weekend, benefits that had been cut were restored, including :,dental care, chiropractic services, orthotic shoes and eyegl' ses. 1his affects 40,000 children and 600,000 adults. Massachusens' new universal insurance law is being watched close , ~y by states across the counlI)'. Once again, the Bay State has taken the 1 , ~ Iead to II)' something new. Yes, there will be some chan es before 1 J:everything is full implemented, but this could well end up being the 1 "model for a national plan - something thai is long, long overdue. 1 '1:Y'1umbS Down: i Grants, ex to help ter city's recreation efforts MWRA: Here's some bad news no one needs - average 1 water and sewer rates charged to businesses and residents in 1 rr' his . past week, we have they offer to young . These structured have directed Barros to strengthen the city's greater BostoQ will rise 4.9 percent this year u,nder a revised 1 major summer arulounce"ne"~ programs will focus areas such as arts partnerships with local colleges by involving rate structure approved last week by the Mass Water Re- 1 donation of grants by and education, ~~~[~~~: and leader their athletes and coaches and sharing their ~ sources Authority Board of Directors. 1 organizatious to increase youth prq'llrams, ship skills - areas the healthy facilities. • The higher rates, which went into effect Saturday, will generate 1 and the hiring of former Boston development of the ';;;q~~)~~;d Banos, wbo grew up around the comer $23. I million in new revenues for the debt-strapped independeot au- 1 Banol as thecity's new director ofrectFation. E eryone knows UJ the violence from the Mildred Avenue Community Cen thority, which is responsible for a vast public works infrastnlC1llre and 1 ------r""-~-'" in our neigllborhoods more than just a ter, p'layed BNBL and later graduated from provides drinking water pumped in from central Massachusetts to 1GU EST police response - it all of us working Boston Colleg~ '!" the school's leading all ~ about 50 communities in ~ter Boston. 1COWIMENTARY together to create alternatives. tinie scorer. As a point guard in his 13-year , The average household, ill a commumty that uses 61,000 gallons of 1 ______I'm deligllted local foundations A career, Banos spent more thah six sea , water a year, will face an increase of about $3 I, with bills going up to , MAyeR'fiKlMAS M MENINo have pooled to focus on s4Ps with the Boston Celtics and was a mem $655 from $624, according to an MWRA spokeswoman. 1 expanding youth capacity this sum- bfrof the 1995 All-Star Teann. lhis is not as big an increase as some in previous years, but at a time 1 ---:------ mer. the court, Barros has been a leader when fanlilies are already been squeezed by high energy and food 1 Thi 1 week, we celehrated the generll.Js I want to especially the United Way young people and in his community. ~osts, all this does is provide another reason for people to leave the 1 natior~ totaling $500,000 from the for its commitment to fnr,nir,p the girls' pro- years, he has held basketball CanlPS !3ay.~tate and head to less expensive places to live. 1 Way Of. Massachusens Bay, The JIlO!.ton grams in this effort. girls' programs scholarships to city kids to devel- : MaRmg Massachusens affordable is something that sh d be of 1 Foundation, Barr FoundatJon, Linde lF3I1nilv have been cut in and that's un- ~Iketl)all and life skills. He has also prime concel:!,l to every elected official. During this Canlpaign season, 1 Foundation, Hyams, Klarman riil[[UJV. fortunate. Girls today their own set of to establish and coordinate, through ~et candidates IO.!!ddress the cost of living issue and don't!el them off 1 Foundation to Be Nanled Laalt~elr~,~the~Jt~'~~ unique challenges, need our support DU'''UU Celtics, the Fannie Mae Home the hook if they piOviQe vague non-answer answers. It's woe for real Oro ~ the . Clipper Ship F more than ever. work to engage our RIIItoration Program for Boston residents. plans and action. ' Lenny Zakim Fund, the Ruth girls in positive we must remem- I anl proud to name Dana Barros to this • Sh . ro Family Foundation and the lfaw'key ber that supporting people is not a ~lOItmt position. Dana is a going to be a Foundation. fad that comes and - we must build a leader for our recreation department, Some of}OO ha>e partJcJpared In ex Get your voice heard already expressed interest In beirl/ S money will go toward extenql!ng reliahle system that meet the chang- . g grown up in Boston and excelling to Havestrongop;nions?Ilo)OOwant part of the R.-r's AdvisoryNel.. bours at the city's community ing needs of teens. -star status. He knows the value of com )Our \/Oice to be heard? Would)OO like I'00I1<. Since the TAB has recently ,pools increasing programs and In his new recreation director, IllllDity and has conducted hundreds of free 10 be part of the AllstoollrigtIton TAB? come ..-new editorship, ... are 1 tio staff and outreach workers. Banos will reiJ:lvi!:olmIIII us • Id f hood's ""rst potl1oles 10 picki~ ;gain, reconffrmi~}OOr interest In 1 a wor 0 difference by allowing al programs by exp:m/llllg dl:nt that he will provide fun and exciting where we get the best slice of pizza, bei~ a part of the Reader" Advisory i. nizatiJns to expand and improve the the city's young recreational activities for our residents. you coo help this paper become more Netv.orl<. reader-.orient.ed. All e-mails, from new Of ~ 1 F The Allstoo&igtllon TAB is I_~ AdlAsory Networ\"l1eO'berS sI'ooId ! ('r for residents to be partofour Read- be sent tO ailsto"QIgI'ton"''''.com. I. J new cover old wounds ers Advisory Netwof'k. Readefs who '!bur email address will be ~ join will be surveyed for op;nions oonfidential and nol shared with any- 1 F' or a lifetime, language rrffmbers of our federal govem- themes, political scientist Robert tion its8lf, but from thecomman about important issues, feedback on one else, inclOOi~ other retlderS wIlD 1 I has been important to me. I have been anlazed and Binstock writes: "Elders should der at GUantananlo, Rear Admiral the paper and story ideas. join the net\\lOr1<. we prornite not to 1 I remember, in adoles- distressed by the way words be productive, assume individual Harry Hams. He has called the All we need is )OOr name and e- flood )OOr e-mail box. and)

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By Bob Katzen Sen. Jarrett BarrWS. Yes in that enters the air and water, up on Beacon Hill from 1975 to 1994 was fects in infants. THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Sen. Ste,.,.n Tolm II, Yes ' cont uninates fi sh and causes already in the city of sys- Beacon Hill Roll C~ records b' defects in children and dis ICII:JAJRElTE FIRES (S tern. He did not take ofa CAMPAJGN CONI'RIBU- local represenmti ves' votes on INCREASE ' MINIMUM ease in adults. (A "Yes" vote is for The House gave final special bill passed into 1994 nONS (S 2340) - Gov. Romney fi ve roll c~s and local senators' WAGE (H 4781) the biIp. a Senate-approved bill that ~owed him w join.the smte's signed into law a bill ~owing votes on three roll calls from the The House, 154-0, approved a R~ !p. Kevin Honan, Yes campaign contributions W be cigarettes sold iin~lf~~~.=~~h I pension system. Romitey esti- week of June 26-30. bill hiking the minimum wage RI!p. lichael MOran, Yes be designed to $I • mates that the annuhl 'payment made through the use of a debit from $6.75 per hOli' to 8 per left unattended. Supporters would be approximately $675 card. Suppotters say that this sim $25.7 BILLION FISCAL hour over three yea . 1be Sen ASSAGE THERAPISTS from him, $600 from Healey and ply expands a current law that al 2007 STAlE BUDGET (H ate. 38-0, approved a bill hiking (S 2:!58) . the bill would save lives $275 from each le";slator. ·Sun.. lows caJT\paigu contributions to be ,w.e,'entiJrrg fires from unattendcedl eo' ~ 5000) the wage to $8 per hour over two Ie House, 134-22, overrode carelessly discarded porters of the original bill said that made with a credit card. The bill The House, 148-3 and 150-0, years. A conference C(lmmittee of Gov Mitt Romney's veto of a bill a final Senate okay is the Legislature should do the right never met any opposition on the and Senate, 38-0 and 37-0, aI> three represenmtives and three creajJ)g a new state hoard to reg thing and help this former legisla- House or Senate floor. Critics say proved and sent to Gov. Mitt senators was appointed to resol ve ula~ the smte's estimated 5,000 the measure going W Wr, his sick wife and their children. that it is sad that this special interest Romney the conference commit the differences. Supporters said maslllge therapists and require ~oJnne,y. In a written smtement, · Romney measure to help make it easier for tee version of a $25.7 billion fis that this pro-worker bill would that they meet certain educational said, "The bill would play favorites legislat rs to raise carnpaigu funds cal 2007 smte budget. The pack ensure economic ju tice and help or ', ~perience requirements in UCENSE GENETIC LL'U),'" by creating a special benefit for the sailed through the Legislature age includes an increase of $158 thousands offamilie' that are liv order to be licensed to practice. AND family of one former legislative while important bills dealing with million in Lottery Aid and $216.5 ing near the poverty level despite CUf''ent law. leaves this process DOCTORS - The colleague that is not available to gas prices, sex crimes, taxes and million in Chapter 70 Education the fact that the breadwinner up [~ local boards of health. The approved and sent W other similarly situated persons. senior citizens languish in commit Aid. The budg~t was released works in excess of 40 hours bill also prohibits the granting of a measure (H 4326) Through my amendment, the tee and will never even reach the only a few hours prior to the vote weekly. They argued that a mini a license to anyone who has been a state board to license elected officials responsible for House or Senate floor for debate. and some legislators complained mum wage hike is In fact one of con iicted of a sexu~y related genetic counselors this legislation will be able to with individuals and '-milie4 that it is unfair to give legislators the best anti-poverty programs crinle or crime involving moral Cd demonstrate compassion and at the HOW LONG WAS LAST only a few hours to review ~ the available. The vote was unani 1urf.itude in the last 10 years. SUI>- the risk of passing on a same time bear ~ the costs associ WEEK'S SESSION? Beacon Hill fine print in a 254-page package mous but business groups includ porlers of the bill said that trans- for birth defects ated with the bill." Roll Call tracks the length 'of time prior to votilJg on it. Supporters ing the Retailers A ~ soc iation of femng this authority to the smte future that the House and Senate were in said that the budget is a fisc~y Massachusetts lobbied against it would create uniform smodards approved a bill ALLOW SMOKING IN session each week. Many legisla responsible one that funds neces They argued that th hike is un and regulations to protect the creating a smte board w _BARS (H 2612) -1be House re- tors say that legislative sessions are sary programs and new initiatives fair to businesses tbllt are already put lic and ensure that only quali- and regulate nabJJ'Oj,.tI1"~ jected a bill ~owing smoking in only aile aspect of the Legisla without raising taxes. Opponents faced with skyrocketing health fie<: people are licensed to be 1be An,eri,:an ASl;QC];aI- bars and lounges that are equipped ture's job and that a lot of imp'or offered no arguments. (A "Yes" care and energy cosl" and the na ma:lSage therapists. They argued of Naruropathic Phl1sicilan8 with a properly mainrnined venti- mot work is done outside of the vote is for the budget. A ''No'' tions' highest unemployment in thai the current piecemeal aI>- naruropathic docwrs lation system that complies with House and Senate chambers. 1bey vote is against the budget). surance premiums. 1bey noted pro ach by local hoards of health care and specialty the state building code. note that their jobs also involve Rep. Kevin Honan, YeslYes that it would also hur1 consumers is i oconsistent and does not pro- who address the ~~~;~1 comnllttee work, research, con Rep. Michael Moran, YeslYes by forcing busine.- W raise tee! the consumer. Opponents of of disease through. CREATE WORK-FAMILY stituent work imd other matters Sen. Jarrett Barrios, YeslDid prices. (A "Yes" v,lte is for the the bill said that they support the natural t ....~n;'.., COUNCIL (H 4216) - The that PERSONAL CARE AT" the hike to $8 over two years). bUieaucracy is unnecessary when should be family issues facing employers lic view on the thousands of pieces TENDANTS (H 4758) Rep. Kevin HoJiIUl, Yes the duties could he handled by the by the state in order W and employees with families. The of legiSlation that have been filed. The House, 156-0, and Senate, Rep. Michael M!}ran, Yes existing Board of Registration of that these professionals council would conduct public They note that the infrequency and 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. Sen. Jarrett Barrios, Yes AJ[jeld Health Professionals that and to proteet hearings to identify these issues brief length of sessions are mis Romney a bill creating the Per Sen. Steven Tolfllan, Yes cUJrently licenses and regulates and then recommend solutions and guided and lead W irresponsible sonal Care Attendant Quality occ:\Jpationai therapists, athletic public and private workplace prac- late nlghi sessions and a mad rush Home Care Workforce Council RESTRICf ALE OF trainers and physical therapists. tices that support the well-beirig of to act On dozens of bills in the mys to ensure the quality of long-term MERCURY PRODUCfS (S They argued that the bill should both employers and families. imme{\jately preceding the end of personal care services provided 2464) indude a lifetime license ban on an annual session. to seniors ana persons with dis- The House, 156~, approved a an yone who has ever been con CHARITY RAfHES (H abilities under MassHealth (Med- House-Senate conference com vi,;[ed of a sex crime and noted 2414) - 1be House approved a Dllfing the week of June 26-30, icaid) in their homes by personal mittee version of bill banning th;. a IO-year ban is insufficient proposal exempting charities from the l{ouse met for a total of '25 care attendants. The council's du- the sale in Mas achusetts of and irresponsible. Supporters of IIt~ISJ:;~ ~~~~~ :::~I paying the 5 percent sales tax on hours and 15 minutes, while the ties would include recmitment many products cunrnining mer thl: billarguedthatthe IO-yearre- that would he the first $10,000 of money raised Senate met for a Wtal of 10 hours and training and establishment of cury including !hermometers, sbidtion is reasonable and noted wife despite the fact that at a raffle or bazaar. Current law and fiVe minutes. a directory of personal care atten- thermostats, swithes, barome th lt sex offenders who commit- never paid into the state's imposes the tax on ~ the pro MOnday, June 26: House, dants. Supporters said that the ters and new motor vehicles with ted their crime more than ment system. The am"ndm lla.01 . W2:08 p.m.; no Senate ses attendants help people continue disposed of in th trash and re board to deny a license w any the pension through payments proved legislation prohibiting doc sion to live in their homes rather than quires manufactur rs w establish plicant that it determines is not the state's pension fund tors and other health care providers Wednesday, June 28: House, _ ;gQiDg into a nursing home or _a collection system for their en~ g<)Od moral character. The of one pero;pt oL!heir base from administering any vaccine IIJ!.m. to 5:23 p.m., Senate, II :08 • other institution. Some argued ronmentally safe disposal. SUI> Sj',veral mys ago overrode Romney's amendment with more than trace amQunts of a.m. to 12:04 p.m. that this type of home care costs porters said that the bill would VlllO and the bill will become place the part of the bill that mercury W preguant women and Thursday June 29: House, approximately $40 per my while help remove this dangerous toxin if three months. (A "Yes" vote the pension through the sale children under age three. 'The mea i:d5 W6 :57 p.m., Senate, 11 :02 W a nursing home costs $140 per from the smte's w ste.stream and fe.. the bill. A ''No'' vote is Ruane's house when his wife sure ~ows for an exe'lDption dur 11:23 am. day. (A "Yes" vote is for the bill). vastly improve' < health of the the bill). children who are living in ing an ~idemic or anergency. Friday, June 30: House, II Rep. Kevin Honan, Yes smte's citizens. 'floey noted that Rep. Kevin Honan, Yes bouse die. Ruane was denied Suppotters said that is a am. W 6:12 p.m., Senate 12:03 to Rep. Michael Moran, Yes . mercury is a dangrTOUS neurotox- Rep. Michael Moran, Yes right to enter the retirement neurotoxin that can de- 6:14p.m.

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Driving to endanger Oscar Morales, 20, of 2 1 Buckley Ave., Apt. 3, Jamaica Plain, was issued a cita tion for operating to endanger; harsh and objectionable noise; and seatbelt violation on June 25. Police said they saw Morales driving aggressively on Harvard S,ndln, Avenue as he crossed Commonwealth Avenue. When Custom,rs the officer pulled Morales over, the suspect was allegedly not to Your wearing a seatbelt. W,bslt, Toilet vandalism A 54-year-old Oakland 2 Street resident reported to police that her former roonunate, against whom sbe has a restrain ing order, came over with police to collect his things. When the man left the bathroom, lbe woman said sbe found a nylon sponge inside the tank, which caused the toilet to overflow and damage the tile floor. After police left, the woman reported finding a paper roll wedged inside the toilet howl, fully clogging the toilet.

Vehicles vandalized George A. Montenegro, 17, 3 of 151 Homestead St., Apt. 6, Roxbury, was arrested and charged with breaking and enter iilg into a motor vehicle in the night time and willful destruction of property over $250; a 15-year old Randolph hoy was arrested Larceny over $250 the mone y and that she allowed s~~~to her house so she could people to take merchandise from p identification. and charged with being a delin Marlynn Saeed, ·41, of 802 quent child, to wit, willful and the store without paying for it. 7 Parker St., Boston, was malicious destruction of property issued a no-trespass ord and a Brei~ ki~lg and entering over $250 and breaking and enter summons for a court d;!te on Shoplrfting responded to a report ing into a motor vehicle in the June 28. According to a loss pre Police were called to bre;ak:irlg and entering night time; and a 15-year-old vention officer at AJ Wright, 60 8 Whole Foods, 15 on June 28 Allston hoy was identified and Everett St., Saeed had been Washington St., for a shoplifter p.m. As police were released to his mother on June 25. caught on video surv~illance on June 28. According to a store inve4P'gating the scene, a witness Police responded to a call for a removing money from Ihe lay securi ty officer, Katina van at 5 p.m. that day she vandalism in progress at 53 away cash register on several Sinderel, 28, of 86 Corey Road, a white man, 30, 5 feet Franklin SI. around 10:45 p.m. occasions since March Police Apt. 3, Brighton had been and 165 pounds, look , When they arrived, officers were told Saeed allegedly took detained for allegedly attempt her window. When she reported seeing three youths, who $425 in cash. According to ing to take $147.34 worth of wenll1:o get the pbone to call the Teas & Acc~e s~;ori,es matched the descriptions witness police, Saeed admitted 10 taking merchalldise. Police took the the man left. www.teasandaccessories.com es had called in, standing next to a vehicle that had its right front win dow smashed in. The suspects ountA~~~~mi~~ tried to leave the area, but were www.mountauburnhospital.org detained by police, according to reports. A witness told police sbe ___ """'suspects slash tbe.tires of four vehicles in the area. According to police, after being advised of his rights, Montenegro told police he and the hoy from Randolph damaged the vehicles and that the hoy from Allston was only present. The hoy from Randolph also said the boy from Allston did not vandalize any vehicles and denied that he did, Audio In. Sales . ]nstanalJj~"l . Plasma &; either, police said. Competitlv Pr" es - Quality Phone destroyed at the Laundromax Police responded to a call 4 for an unknown problem at Laundromax, 236 Brigliton Ave., at 1:40 p.m. on June 27. According to a Laundromax employee, a customer began arguing with her about how much he had to pay for his laun -80(l-770- 1'1~ CaremJ by 011 insunmce pions dry. The victim said the suspect Your Life became increasingly verbally Offering compUsimulU wunsding ",iii a abusive and then picked up a cell sense of renl~"" MP< aruf COnfolclCl: IntlemiiltiQ'pal Elders, Inc. phone and threw it against the Cancer pat~fm. and their families :~~~1~1~AEXPERIENCED DECADE LONG AND wall. The suspect then left in a Low seH-••teem • Depressic'n SERVICE FOR SENIORS. taxi. Arullety • ",CO",', P Exterior Interior Painting on .com IrufiviauoIs - ( ""plls -'family 0JunJrIing &Masoruy www.brooklinetab.com Cigarettes, sports &Electrical :Marttia 'TOwn!ey, ~ L ICS>" www.cambridgechronlcle.com drinks and p~one ChriltiJln Counstfor cards stolen 655-6!;51 www.doversherbornpress.com www.needhamtimes.com Police were called for a lar 1~~ii1ii 5 ceny in progress at Econo ontab Gas Station, 1550 www.ros Commonwealth Ave., on June with our friendl y, down-to-earth approach 28 around 1:30 a.m. According Develop effcC/ive ways to: www.somervillejournal.com to an employee, a black male, 6 • be happlpf in your reJatiom hips www.wlrtertowntab.com feet and 200 pounds, wearing a • decreaJ stress a.nd anxiety black hat, blue sunglasses, a blue • resolve work issues www.wellesleytownsman.com shirt and a three-piece silver suit, • enjoy /1(,' www.westroxburytranscript.com came in and asked for two phone cards, a pack of Newport ciga- I . rettes and two sports drinks. The To leilm more, kJ monge. "" ,1lIIJdi Located betwf't'n Coolidge Com" an(II'I'" www.JamesDevaneyFuel.com ~tness said the suspect thanked The Brookline (781) 23'1 -8~j83 him and then left without paying the $58, which the items totaled.

Assault and battery • work • onxiet I Around 1:30 a.m. on June • depresskm • personal re/ot jc ships 6 28 officers were flagged • chronic illness down by a man who said his friend had just been assaulted near the intersection of Harvard and Commonwealth Avenues. A 39- year-old Brighton man told police he said hello to a girl outside of Store 24, 1217 Commonwealth Ave., and then her boyfriend punched him in the mouth for no Con1putcr , reason, causing him to bleed. The or Home woman's boyfriend, a 19-year-old GEEKS Nm'Orldng aughing Dog oga Allston resident, told police that Pro',lcms? www.laughingdogyQga.com the man also grabhed his girl TOGO friend and that he was defending If You Want to Advertise her. Officers told all parties involved that they could not arrest YOUR WEBSITE anyone, but they could seek com on this age, CALL plaints against each other in 781-4 3-8222 Brighton District Court. .' Page 12 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, ~uly 7, 2()()(i www.allstonbrightonta15.c6rii'·

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We most potatoes with a co Ie table- THEKITCHEN preferred the Boston lettuce lOr its spoons mild vinegar 88 B"I ...1e1d St. DEltcliVE delicate flavor and texture. We. Used as is often done whe EIoaaI a couple of heads that we MIShed, potato salad to add 617-33&-7887 CHRISTOPHER dried and tore into bite-sized pieces. tomatoes, we used 1'I1ce: Under $20 KIMBALL The leaveS were tossed with a bit of of a pound of tomat halved or Pubaro Hotrs: Mon .-Fri .• 11:30 am.-ll p.m.; the vinaigrette before arranging quartered into bite-sOed pieces. Zero Ho lout back. There was just Sal.. 6 p.m.-l1p.m. cooked eggs. tuna and olives. them on a bilge platter. At this point we too a tip from grungy B mfield Street, badly lighted (Bar open Moo-Sat until 2 am.) Green beans, red potatoes, and ripe As for the vegetables, ~n Cooks illustrated an tossed the and kinda ary after dark - only a few Bar: tomatoes are almost always includ beans are a key ingredient. A /1aIf tomatoes with the vin steps fro the Granary cemetery. where Full ed and some recipes also include pound of beans was just ri ~ land As for the tuna, w Sam A • Mother Goose and Paul CndtAII onion. cucumber. artichoke. pep we cooked them for five minutes tradition. Freshly broil Revere t in peace. Au ' AMy: Stairs pers. capeIll. and/or anchovies. A which left them bright gree G and tuna was just too mu Nearly decade later. the neighbor- relatively simple recipe with big tender. Once cooked we refr,Jhed we enjoyed the cann hood is dergoing a face-lift, but Sil- PMdng: On street flavoIll. we thought that this recipe them in ice water to keep them much. We preferred venone n't changed. Go past !he ought to become a household fresh-looki ng and tasting. As for quality tuna packed . neon sign d down the staiIll and you'lI name! the potatoes, small red po:aloes you cannot find tun find yo If in a dimly lighted warren .... ~ For the vinaigrette. we started worked nicely as they offered up olive oil skip the of hospi .ty that radiates an irresistibly . with 3/4 cUp of extra virgin olive more color to our salad. p.JJ we vegetable oil, as it is cheerful araderie. caramel-COlored sweet and sour sauce:'" oil. Lemon juice was fresher and had learned long ago it is best to mushy. Instead use so Popul wi!h young and old, suits and Both come with blue cheese and celery - , less harsh than vinegar and six ta- cut the potatoes before cooking packed in water. students. ilvertone attracts a fervently sticks. loyal cli tele. Is it Josh Childs. who Shepherd's pie ($10) is presented with .. seems to remember every customer's a sprig ofrosemary sticking jauntily out , name an preferred libation? Is it Katy of the chullkY mashed red-potato top- , Salad Nicoise 2. For tile salad: Place the potatoes in a Childs' ndly smile as she seats guests ping. It COveIll a layer of !hyrne-scented ". sized saucepan, cover with an inch of If you cannot find tuna packed in olive oil ckJ not tables? Is it the crowded din- . ground beef speckled with carrots and ' " bring to a boil over high heat. Add a ~poo use tuna packed in vegetable oil. Instead use IiOlid wi!h high-backed booths peas. There's a lovely subtle sweetness.. salt, cover and cook until just tender. a e atop another? Or is it the to marinated steak tips ($10). tender and white tuna packed in water. As you dress eacb minutes. Drain and transfer to a medi component of the salad carefully taste for se.1SOn eclectic or of posters. family photos. juicy nexl t mashed potatoes and greens. bowl. Drizzle with the vinegar or vermou knickkn ks and antique radios? in vinaigrette. ing adding salt and pepper as needed. The aIad toss and lei sit for five minutes. Toss wi For m y. it's !he large selection of "Fish of the day ($14) with Pedro's i should be composed immediately before serving. vinaigretl.e and set aside. Bring three However. the green beans. potatoes. and egg. may cocktails th classic and contemporary. choice of starch and vegetable" is deter water to a boil in the saucepan over For othe • it's the menu of comforting mined by chef Pedro Borges. One recent be prepared up to a couple of hours ahead of lime. Wben boi!lng add the green beans and a poon Serve the salad with a fresb baguette or two. Ameri childhood dishes reinterpreted night. it WIIS sushi-rare grilled yellowfin . of salt. Cqok until just tender. about 4 utes. for adult alates with a soupcon of so tuna with mango-red-pepper salsa, veg Drain :I refresh in an ice bath. Dry with For the vinaigrette: phisticati n. That means "mac & etable rice and sauteed asparagus. Jerk . u\ paper towels and set aside. Meanwhile. lace the cheese" i a porcelain crock of curly noo chicken (SI5) is a Jamaican·inspired " ,. 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil eggs in a ~ma11 saucepan. cover with inch of 6 tablespoons lemon juice from 2-3 lemons dles bak with swiss. American and treat - two moist cutlets rubbed with . ,,' cold wa ,.. and bring to a boil over high h t. When cheddar heeses under a crust of buttery nutmeg-intense seasonings and served '" 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard boiling fIllj10ve from heat, cover and let it for 10 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or oregano bread bs (and bacon, if you so de- with rice and sassy Tahasco butter sauce. minutes. Drain and set eggs into an ice ba for five sire). A mpanied by a small mountain Hub wine enthusiasts rave about SiI- , • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil minutes. Peel. quarter lengthwise and se ide. of gree tossed in garlickY vinaigrette. venone's small but savvy $IO-over-cost ",J 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives 3. Place the lettuce 00 a large platter. l' with a it's a at $8. wine list Moderately priced bottles will 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt few tab l5JlOOns of the vinaigrette and Katy sends over a grlCjIl ~1Il nm Y'!U a few doOII5 JIIIlle tban mail Freshly ground blnck pepper to taste an even layer on the platter. Place the of warm • grilled. goat cheese • while 'expensive boItIes can be many small bowl. Rake with a fork and toss ($6) s . ed with freshly dollars less than retail. With the sbep For the salad: ter cup c f the vinaigrette. Mound in pepper I've known the herd's pie and steak tips. enjoy the burnt- ~~ 1 pound small new red potatoes. washed and the pIa ,... Place the dressed potatoes . er and an't dine ano.nyrnou.sly sugar pruniness of a 2002 Sl Francis . halved or quartered into bite-sized pieces at the edll"! of the platter. Acid the green "Dip into the mussels." 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The men u of 2 112 dozen every plate. .- seH-conscious venue for SewaIl to ratchiks ready to rock and roll. - EcJano is one of the m t authen- small plates meant to be passed Kaze (Grade: B) . 1 Harrison Ave .• showcase his talents. Seafood domi· Douzo serves staples like tern tic Italian dining experie you'lI among several people is inconsistent Boston (ChInatown); 617-338-8283 :ravem on the Water (Grade: 11+). One nates the meflU. ~ cImges !!ail,. katsu. teriyaki and assorted n fin d in Boston. Longtime "Ii and your final tab Is steakbouse - Chinatown's newest shabu·shabu 8th St .• Pier 6. Cha~estown ; 617-242- Cafe 0 (Grade: 8+). 711 Cenh 51 •• But raw fish - prepared by a Scalinatella chef Daniel De expensive. palace is a cook-your-own feast of • 80411- This longtime Charlestown Jamaica PlaIn; 617-522-9500- of chefs in myriad perrnutatio behind the stove. His deli Rendezvous (Gr.Ht: 8+). 502 Mass. meats. fish and vegetables you cus-' watering hole cultivates a laidback, nau Chef/owner Douglas Organ shutterell takes center stage. small menu emphasizes q Ave .• Cambridge (~entral Square); tomize w~h assorted ingredients tical atmosphere. virtually indistinguish Arbor and reopened ~ as Cafe (}a f'IY (Grade: B). 49 Temple PI quantity-Simple. seasonal 617-576-1900 - Steve Johnson sauces. Think Japanese fondue on .. able from any seaside dining spot in decidedly more casuaI pIir;e with a f ~1 (Ladder District). Boston; 61 from the gastronomic pale e of (Blue Room) returns with a small two floors of blond wood. giant :New England. The view of Boston liquor 1icef1se and less expensive menu 1460 - Enjoy tapas-sized Jtal regional Italian products a season Central Square bistro, The booths and flat screen lVs showing: :Harbor is gorgeous but, under new of intemationally familiar favoIites- dishes for under $20 a plate ings. Med ~erranean -American menu. videos of Nipponese scenery. The ;managemeot, prices are up and the steak trites. gourmet burgers and lis bottle ($26 per bottle) wine lis SQutII KltcIIen & Wine Ba (Grade: which changes ~ three weeks. is overwhelming young clientele knows. :food. though fancier. is not as good . tacos. The food remains quintBSSeflIBi affordable new Ladder District u- C) . n Oordlester St .• So Boston; one of the most seeeonally inspired a bargain when ~ sees one. :Suml Asian BBQ & G~lIe (Grade: C). Organ-clean. confident and creative rant Chef Joshua Breen's coo ng Is 617-26H832 - South K" chen & menus in town. Johnson and chef de Angus Beel Steakhouse (Grade: 0). :182 Brighton AV9 .• Allston; 617-254- THE FEOERAUST (Grade: B) . 15 laid back and accessibly unde ed. cuisine Deepak Kaul are committed 119 Merrimac SI.. Boston; 617-t.~ :71110 - The main focus of the menu Beacon St. , Boston; 617-6711-2515- You'lI forgive any inconslste ing in South Boston with· cornem to - and passionate about - cook 6487 - When's the last time yoa:: :at this new Allston yakatori restaurarn With Jamie Mammano (MistJal.leaJro. because ~ one dish isn1the g potal)' cuisine. saWj wine 1st and ing with fresh. sustainable ingredi had to explain what kind of soda :is small plates of skewers - but you Sorellina) runnilg the show and loot" you'l surely enjoy the next. well-credentialed chef. The new ents. wanted in your vodka and soda?,Qr. ;can also choose from half a dozen. time Mistral SOlIS chef David Hutton OM (Grade: C). 57 JFK St •• American menu is ambitio s. Ten Tables (Grade: B). 597 Centre you had to specifically request - .•• :larger sized Japanese and Thai-influ behind the stove. the latest incarnation Cambridge (HaMlnl Square) 617- Unfortunately. the food is i ~nsistern St.. JamaIca PlaIn; 617-524-8810 menus? Or you ordered a bottle of ,enced entrees. The concept is "Asian of the high-ind restaurant at the pOHh 576-2800 - Rachel Klein IX fe and too many dishes are mpro - This JP bistro is the quintessen wine only to be informed that "we. :style tapas" - soille skewers are bet YN Beacon hotel Is a winner. The and Lot 401 restaurants in mised by missteps. tial neighborhood bistro with only don't have 50 to 60 percent of th • :ter than others. menu of stralohtloiward classics ~, Providence) comes to Cambri Toro (Grade: B) . 1704 W shinglon two dozen seats. squeezed into a tiny bottles on our wine list." If Angus :Xinh Xlnh (Grade: B). 7 8each St .• deliberately simpler and safer Il1an ready to shake up the IocaJ St .• Boston (South End); 17-536- storefront. But with Amanda Lydon Beef Steakhouse is going to survive :Boston (Chinatown); 617-422-0001 - before - without being stodgy. scene with an idiosyncratic fu 4300 - You'lI enjoy Bar lona fare behind the stove. the food is si mple. in Boston. it must get bullish on th~" MEXlCANA American classics and South at Barcelona prices at thi new concise and rewardlngly clear-cut. basiCS. " ...• :The lengthy menu at this Vietnamese ZaCAtO COCINA (Grall ; o Asian seasonings. Her food . and affordable - South nd tapas The $25 weekly 'Wednesday Special Barlola (Grade: Co). 160 :newcomer in Chinatown has little to C). 1414 CommtllM8" Ave •• ~. :distinguish IT from any of the other Brighton; 61 7-2n-571lO - For a quently delicious and always tavern from Clio chef/o r Ken Dinner" of appetizer. entree and Commonwealth Ave .• Boston 61 7.: ~ Vietnamese places in the neighbor restaurant that claims to specialize In ing - but often seH conscio Oringer. The food (from e of dessert is one of the city's best bar 266-1122 - Bos\on's newest tallM.. .hood. But brother and sister owners the flavors 01 Oaxaca and Verncruz. half overwrought. Boston's best chefs) is te ific but the gains. restaurant is inconsistent. Some ..., :Lam and Tina Duongs' friendly irnerac the menu at 7.ocaIo is the same-oId Orinoco: ALatin KHchen (G pe: B-). no-reservations policy m ns ~ you Columbus Cafe & Bar (Grade: C). dishes on the extensive menu ar~ • :tions with patrons makes dining here a standaros )'OIJ'd lind at any MexicaJ1 4n Shawmut AV9 .• Boston outll get there on the wrong y at the 535 Columbus Ave .• Boston (South delicious. Many others are undersea :particularly homey experience-especiaI restaurante - enchiladas. quesadillBs End); 61 7-36H075-Atth co~ wrong time. you'lI cool y ur heels for End); 617-247-9001 - This new soned. oven:ooked and ultimately. ;Iy for newcomers to Vietnamese fare. and burrit~ But the guacamole is South End haunt, explore the of over an hour. neighborhood restaurant serves underwhelming. But. w~h enough ,. :lineage (Grade: B). 242 HaMlnl St.. great. so are the chiles rellenos anc. t1le Venezuela, from arepas. Engl h mut 28 Degrees (Grade : C-~ Appleton international comfort food in big por· sangria. ultimately the entire experi": :Brookline (Coolidge Comer); 617- red sangria, 561'1ai''" a ci1namon fin-sized maize cakes. spI~ St.. Boston (South End); 617-728- tions at bargain prices. There are ence outweighs the food.

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Summer Concerts 'There's some But the journalist persist 00 this role for a number ed, asking, ''But did that thing about grow on the Charles " : "My first manager melltiplned idea ever pop up in your ing up in a small like Christopher Reeve, mind, that Superman's a Charlcs l\'Ioscsian TIlcatcr town - a more re a'Superman film, he gay guy in tights?" Arsenal Center for the Arts would have a good it," he recalls. laxed attirude," he says. "And that helped "Noooo!," shouted ...*.,. ''Then I auditioned and a callback [for Sinller, this time not -"''1% 'Smallville'], but didn't it. Then there me become more open because there were a lot laughing, hardly be was a film that I heard but they were lieving this discus of things I learned once looking for an older When they sion. "Super11eroes I left. [ was open to Sunday, July 2 later said they wanted and , , learning, but I wasn't are always wearing an unknown, I thought, I've been tights. The X-Men tl).inking about this.' So I a lot of explo jaded by living in Los Angeles or New York, as were in tights. Spi r~tion and imagining what Superman der-man's in tights. The Makem r(leant to me, and how I him, and how do kids can be. I acrually got to run in corn fields when I Superman is a ypu portray that." very romantic It wasn't until seven was growing up." Kevin Spacey, playing icon. He's Brothers many meetings and audlllqns, known for his the role of Supeffi1an's phone call. handsomeness =h enemy, Lex Luthor, ''! called my mom and and virtuousness, is impressed with Routh. says of the news about bothe's not known for Irish music at its best! The Makem ''! think he is as pre I didh't screann. I was o~€'rWhelJrIri"lgly re- gay. He's probably the pared as anybody Brothers come from a New England lieved. And I knew that these things that helerosexulll character in I'd been thinking, and character that I'd could be for movie I've ever made." what's about to tradition of Irish music-making : ~n creating in my I acrually get to -EdSymkus be," happen," he says handed down from their grandmother ' ~ : In "Superman " Superman has of the young IJeen away from Earth for years, se=h- actor's impending success and their father, Tommy Makem. gives people in a sense mg for remains of his Krypton. will allow me to be something Before he left, he was involved want in their Superman, Concert starts at 8 p.m. Free parking. very good in the Oark Kent ~lWJ . "~lU Superman. I believe I'm talent All tickets are $30. 10% discount for members. with Lois. But five years a long time. Upon en()U~hllo do other roles. I didn't start out To purchase tickets go to www.arsenalarts.org his rerum, he finds that engaged to an- he's handling all of this or call the box office 617-923-8487. Sponsored by Though he's not yet . in thi s tn<1~ s !J:y just to become this charac- oihe~ man. And he know how to films, Routh has . . reac~. he ' ~ ru;ked, what will he do if there's a COMMUN ITY like us," says Superman. 111 111 I NEWSPAPER : ''He has to learn . COMPANY -. Routh. "Even though more intelligent "My main goal in film i:; to make films that can let go on jour and quickly says, '1'd be very ARTS than us, he still has to about things like more if e do more." Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Wal•--Grlown ' neys'" he says. " ' BlaV€~h " "fl i is my favorite love, sinlple things that father] Jor-El "SllOenllan Returns" is now playing in " can't [teach him]." movie, and it evokes so emotion and is : Singer calls him "a so powerful, that I want to a part of films that do that. 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dy" planned by maestro Kies lowski at the time of his sudden death. In Georgian trnnsplant Gela Babluani 's Kubrickian debut "13 Tzameti," an immigrant worker takes the place of a wealthy dead man and finds himself playing Russian Roulette at a kind of casino of death in the middle of the Frenph countJ:yside. Visit blueman.com/boston for added July performances! A 2005 boxoffice hit, Cedric Klapiscll's "Russian Dolls" is a REGULAR SCHEDULE CONTACT tNFORMATtON aWE Wed+Thu 8, Fro 7, ticketmas!er 61 7.931.2787 . follow-up to his similarly popu Sat 4,7+10, Sun 2+5 ticketmaster.com lar, generational comedy.·ery Medal winner, are not con ·Ask about the Friday night discount at Symphony Hall. . $17-$74; I' : loam, Olawo Hall descen~g 01 child-like at all-just in Tilna lewood Music Center Fellows or 617-266-1200. fer's lbny Award-winn~ play "Amadeus" (888) 266-1200 Chamber MUSiC Conc.ert (later made inlD an OsJ;-winning movie) fonn1aljv~ and provoking. Through July MU $Ic. of BACH, MOZART, $ERG£1t, -T.J. MOOrek www,tanglewood.org SH TAKO'VICH, ANDRES, and ~BlSON follows the rivalry bet wj>en composen; 15at Gallery, 38 Newbury St, www.peppergallery 6. lTOOrm(611)6)8-9~89 Salieri and Mozart, anI! f:ests thatjeal- for $ervi(es, tkllttl"" 1lIId jpf(l... n~Uoo lot ~ otlSY may have led to 10 er. The Berk- oosotonl.c»m or 617-2384497. witII dbabll.ltief Q11116f7t 6.J8-94-p. ~ k a $S - Keith Prrwers ~ndlflll fte fO!' tach ~ OI"dered trj SrATE STREET I fi shire Theatre Festival P uction features inttfllttlp/lOl'le, GI.01IALADVISORS SSOA.

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Thomas Gardner also converge upon the N~tional through voter issue student wins MWRA Mall to share stories campaigns their lives have beenn ~~~=l:~ candidates poster contest cancer. Celebration a port laws that will £~I. 19({1 Silvia Paz, a grade four student are community leaders, help people fight ~r. at the ThomaS Gardner School in vivors, care givers, health Celebration on the Hill 2006 T,H. MCVEY Allston, has won third place in sionals, cancer reseanoherj; will hamess the gI-aSj; roots power '·1 t .,: ,~ , the Massachusetts Water , Re volunteers who believe found in 4,750 communities MONUMENTS , " feating cancer will require across the country that host Relay ~;~";-~'. ~~ sources Authority's annual poster, , .',', ~ r.: contest. geous policy decisions for Life events. MONUMENTS . ' MARKERS ' emment officials at the. r'!O"rat, For more information, visit ac paz's poster was judged among ExPERT CEMETERY ,LETTERING the best of more than 1,300 en state and local levels. scan.org. tries submitted by students from ''Cancer is the most ="-~,:,/ ,.. ~, 58 Massachusetts schools. For ease in America. We Signoroni graduates LANDSCAPE STONH ") members of Congress to the contest, students were asked from Springfield College . Bluestone· Fie'dstonel to create posters that depict the re that this fear is felt in ev"rvo.nrn", . Wallstone . COb~'es~~nM turn of marine life to Boston Har of Massachusetts," LocaJ student Philip Sig Kelly Contini, society """;j,,. v;,-p noroni of Brighton has recently bor. 662 ARSE.~At STREET . ~> Contest winners, their families president for M'lSsalchllset~. graduated from Springfield Col (oPro~1lf A m~~~ M \ll P'\li:M.\:G G\R'\GE,I and teachers were honored at an 2006, an estimated lege, with a master of education WATERTOWN .' (617) 923-8866 awards ceremony at MWRA's million AmericarlS wiD degree. ~ ",A;J, , .. ,~-~,' Deer Island Treatment Plant. Left to right, MWRA poster cont",1t thlrdi>lace winner SIlvia nosed with cancer and an e$tirm,t The winning posters, essays grade four, of Thomas Gardner I00I, Allston, and her teachers, ed 564,830 will die from and a complete list of contest win Redman and Dean Marttn. ease. 10 our state alone, ners are available at mwra.com. see an estimated de Paula, de Paula will attend 10 this role, Silk will be case~ and 13,440 Wheelock College. 10,000 feDow celebration knows the personal side Brimmer and May sadors, cancer survivors statistics. We are honored student receives award Wong named to unteers from every will be carrying our Brimmer and May student district in the country at about making cancer a Emir Duhovic, Class of 2007, of Syracuse dean's list which is being hosted national priority to of Brighton, received the Scholar Jimmy Wong of Brighton hru. American Cancer Society Congress." Athlete Award, presented at the been named to the dean's list a Action Networic Celebration on the end of year Athletics Assembly. Syracuse University's College 0 . Silk, a nine-year breast brates cancer survivorshlD This award Visual and Pcrforming Arts fo,' survivor, has lived empowers society volun~",rs recognizes stu the spring semester. Wong is a suffering, both physical become a powerful dents who have sophomore III ~oring in industrial tional, caused by a fight against cancer. achieved . the and interaction design. sis. Sbortly after event will educate highest stan To qualify for the dean's list, ment, Silk participated, about cancer, colnrrlqrrlofl'te dards in acade students musl achieve at least it co-workers, in her first those who have mics and who 3.4 grade point average on a 4.11 Strides Against Breast from cancer, engage memll>ers have con scale during the semester. walk and has been a Congress in the fight ag'UOSI can- tributed in spirit American Cancer Society cer and honor COURTESY PttOTO Community Coupons are online at and dedication EmIr Duhovlc Brown and Costigan teer ever since. Six years changes that have ad'imoed to the Brimmer Silk's team is still walking society's mission to et:~: www.coupons.tOwnonline.com and May athletic program. honored by Matignon October with even more cancer as a major health p Duhovic was named the cap Matignon High School in than ever, "Every year The federal tain of the cross country team, Cambridge announces th.tt group expands and those a critical role in and also played basketball and Brighton students Derek Brown who come along for the cer burden on this tennis. He is the son of Emina and Mary "ate Costigan ha1le time' cannot believe bow cember, Congress pas,sed~lel~sl,a- Duhovic. been awardc(l second bonor.; f{lr it is," said Silk. tion that cut the the fourth qll"rter honor roll list This September, Silk National Institutes of Kelley and Tum-Tahay ber fight against cancer to the first time in 35 Cancer survivor ington. "My survival was a duoed funding for re- win BC High awards reason. To assist and enliljhlten search for the first Matthew A. KeDey and Diego chosen to represent everyone I come in decade. Ambassadors A. Thrn-Tabay of Brighton, Brighton community about the despeQlte need to restore and inCl:easel 2006 graduates of Boston Col Brighton resident Marg9l1!t cer reseanoh funding. funding for lifesaving lege High School, recently won Silk was recently selected as e~:~'~~:~ STOU&llTDII ed with high honor and received under the auspices 111-3U·W the History Prize for four years of can Cancer Society outstanding achievement in the tion Network.CAN is discipline. Kisala, the daughter of Jerri ety'sadvocacy )~~;~r~~'U:~~:~=si Lea and Thomas Kisala, will ma icated to eliminating triculate at the University of Left to right. Melissa Klsata an. Debora de Paula, members major public health Chicago. The daughter of Edna 126th graduating class at Ne'flrton Country Day School. OPEN A-S CDC APPENINGS HOUSE July 12 4-6 p.m. Here's a list of what is happen Affordable housing reports of infestation. CDC might be able to ing at the Allston-Brighton Com rental opportunities • Proof that you are a tact Juan Gonzalez munity Development Corpora All ton Brighton. This 3874, ext. 217, or o Cceducationaio Pre-K - grade 12 • Diverse student body The Allston-Brighton CDC tion. 320 Washington St. , 3m copy of an apartment < Floor, Brighton. MA 02135. owns several buildings with \'a ity bill or driver's . * View our new academic center and library * Phane 617-787-3874 for nwre in cancies for income-eligible arpli current address. CDC has a Web Tour Qur new facilities; meet administrators, faculty, parents, formation. cants. To fmd cu! about V8llaD • Receipts for the and srudents; and Jearn about our exciting programs_ cies, prequalify or obtain an tress. Receipts must be Check out the AlIl;tOjl-Briighton CDC's updated Web , application, call Maloney Pro I, 2004. or later. I i,lIl'l\I{(lld (hl\'!1l1(1Idl,'\I\O~16'" A·B Green Space stonbrightoncdc.org. ties at 617-782-8IH4. Applications to this I" II, 1I1Il-r.II H.lma).org • R " \' P (d - -~ ~X-X()l)) I Advocates be accepted through , .. _<.1 "-_ are upcoming events -- -- -~- -~~-~- , The Allston The Allston Brighton Green A·BBedbug funds run out. SStta~'t~e:~,~~ Space Advocates meet every initiative were 0 nity third Wednesday of the month at Eradication Initiativ ~ assistance of state engages residents 7 p.m. at the Allston Brighton The Albton Brighton B . ug Honan and state Sen. in an ongoing of shaping Community Development Corp., Eradicatioll Initiative pro,' s man. and carrying out a cilnnm(m vi 320 Washington St. All commu assistance to AlIston-Brigbton To apply for funds, sion of a diverse and nity residents are welcome. The tenants who have been afIi ' ted Gonzalez for an munity in the face advocates work toward the by bedbug infestation. All: on 617-787-3874, ext. economic pressures. preservation and accessibility of Brighton lenants can recein up is evident in co,mrr,un'ty·led open space in the community and to $500 per family to replace bed jects that protect support gfllSsroots organizing ef bug-infested mattresses. Tenant coulnse!linj fordable green forts at specific neighborhood To qualIfy, tenants provi e the space, foster a local econ- LIFETIME WARRANTY parks and urban wilds. For more following documentation: available omy, provide for eco- information, call Heather Knop • Documentation of bedb\lg in Tenants that are FREE ESTIMATES snyder at 617-787-3874, ext. 215, festation . This can be an IS I) re tion, looking for hOllsil1l1l =nomic ,~~:~:~~~~~~an~;ds andin- or e-mail knopsnyder@aJlston port, a leller from the landlc rd or an issue with a landlord between our di- CALL TODAY! brightoncdc.org. other wntten documentati'lII or be resolved, the Allston I~righton verse residents.

cepted. W\OIlers who not "Never climb RMVannounces applications last year," said o' Indder again." registrar of motor vehICles register their car with Dave Maynard 2006 plate lottery Anne L. CoDins. "If you (00 't lottery plate by Dec. 31I1aut':> Massachusetts drivers can try win the first time, don't", 11)', matically forfeit their -No more dangerous ladders their luck at obtaining one of we will again be givin!' 25 the low number license plates. lucky people a second b III at andBoston WRKO Herald radio i~~~~~ -Protect yourself and your home There are 239 plates available the apple by holding a nJ/IIIer Howie Carr will be this year. Some of the more de up drawing." the drawing, which -No more messy, overflowing guHers sirable plates that are up for Applications are available in mid-September. n,~:alc:.~ grabs are Y7, 8L and 221. RMV Ilrancbes and onli,lt) at should check the 'The popularity of these mas::.g,l ·lrmv. All entries must site at mass.govlrmv our eauCiIllClI" ~lIvO-924-3563 plates continues to be over be poslmarked by Aug II. summer for details on • Ufeliml Ytorronty • MA lk.Il19S3S • www.guHerhelnetHE.com whelming. We received 4,490 postcarll-.u;· will not ~e ac- cial drawing date. orfax 78143,-8202

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